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Date: 2000

By: Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945-; New Zealand herald (Newspaper)

Reference: H-643-001/025

Description: Cartoons on New Zealand and international political and social issues. Politicians response to digital television, matchfixing in cricket, community responsibility for child abuse, Maori support of disgraced Maori MP and lack of support for abused Maori children, Fiji - banana dictatorship, Middle East peace process, concern over disparity between NZ and Australian defence forces reimbursement for serving in East Timor, Queen Mother celebrates her 100th birthday, space exploration, world opinion swings againsgt Israel's heavy-handed tactics, ACC payouts in Australia, cost cutting measures in the NZ Police Force, silencing Dover Samuels and social policy critics, high cost of yachting's Viaduct Basin, state-owned enterprises over-spend on conferences, British royals have a go at the tabloid press, Mark Todd's chances of selection damaged following sex and drug scandal, South Africa's reluctance to comment on Zimbabwe, terrorism in NZ? or just plain violence, Human genetic secrets uncovered, 'closing the gaps' policy, May Day and workers' rights, Fiji embroiled in racism, the price of the American Presidential election and recounts, Prime Minister announces she not going to attend Waitangi on Waitangi Day. Quantity: 25 photocopy/ies photocopies of computer print-outs, A4 size.. Physical Description: A4 size photocopies of computer print-outs.

Date: 1892 - 1893

From: Hodgkins, William Mathew 1833-1898 :[Sketchbooks] 1890-1893

Reference: E-315-q-6-037

Description: A faint harbour scene; a frontal view of a barrister in his wig; a back view of a couple kneeling in church; a rough sketch in chalk of a man's head Quantity: 4 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil & chalk glued to sheet 151 x 251 mm.

Date: 1872-1874, n d

From: Phillips, Coleman, 1846-1925 : Papers

Reference: 73-150-02

Description: Draft of application for Phillips's admission as advocate, Supreme Court, Fiji; shipboard advertisement for missing piece of tatting on board the `Sea Gull'; bank orders and accounts; notes by Phillips on a voyage from wharf K, Auckland, to the Thames goldfields; on the slave trade, Liberia, trade, on Darwin on coral reefs, Tahiti, on Godefroy, method of skinning and curing sea-birds, Jame Gillies on New Caledonia, notes on settlement at Apia, re purchase of Nukulau, pros and cons of purchasing Smith's shipping business at Levuka, list of steamers for sale from Pothonier, ca 1874; paper, Pour traduction d'Anglais en Francais, 13 Mar 1872 from `de Cinq-Mars' chapitre six Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Preliminary listing in Back file.

Date: 1942

Reference: PAColl-4564

Description: A group of lawyers and barristers taken on the occasion of the opening of Invercargill Court House. Photographer unidentified. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: [ca 1920-1980]

By: Patterson, John Kenneth, 1914-2005

Reference: MS-Group-0940

Description: Papers of a lawyer and senior magistrate, who practised in Reefton, and then in the Hutt Valley. They comprise notes and records of decisions and cases heard before him, partnership and legal papers, and the records of the Strongman Mine Committee of Inquiry, 1967, which Mr Patterson chaired. Also included are papers and notes of his father, the lawyer, Isaac Patterson, who lived in Reefton and specialised in mining law. Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 98 folder(s). 1.90 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs, mss, typescipts, printed matter. Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donation, Mr J K Patterson, 2000 Transfers: To Cartographic Collection - Plans of Strongman Mine, 1967..

Date: 1896

By: Garrett, Samuel Roland, -1919; Stephenson & Turner Ltd

Reference: MapColl-832.4199gbbd/1896/Acc.36734

Description: A base map of Block V, Westmere S.D. has been used to detail the town section 103 to be developed by John T. Williams. The plan for the section includes a cottage, stable and two sheds. The orchard, garden, passage and yard are named, include measurements in feet and inches, and notes about a 'crooked delanidated picket fence' and 'buried in dense growth of trees and shrubs'. The adjacent section No. 102, includes the names W.J. Vowles and J.A.S. McDonald, owner and occupier, while section No. 104 has the names Mrs. M.V. Soulby, owner, and Williams, occupier. The section to the rear has the name Mrs. Ellen Cullinane, owner and occupier. A note written on bottom right of map gives information about survey posts, pegs and no excess claimed for this section. Base map: Block V. Westmere S.D. General Survey department of New Zealand. A further note states: Recieved at the Land Transfer Office, this day ... of ... 18-- Handwritten on top left: I consent to this plan, W.J. Vowles [signature] owner of part Section 102 abutting on Park Place. Witness, W. Treadwell [signature], solicitor, Wanganui. I consent to this plan, James McDonald [signature], owner of other part of section 102. Witness, Griffin Marshall, solicitor, Wanganui. Handwritten on top right: Application 2558. A/643 Handwritten on top right: I consent to and approve of this plan, John T. Williams [signature]. Witness, Griffin Marshall [signature], solicitor, Wanganui. Handwritten bottom right corner: Approved, ... [initials indecipherable] Keogh, assistant surveyor, Napier. Date 10th April 1896 Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photocopy, scale [1:317], 43 x 43.4 cm. on sheet 45.4 x 51.6 cm. Provenance: Donated by Stephenson and Turner

Date: 2002

By: Scott, Thomas Joseph, 1947-; Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: H-674-066/087

Description: Cartoons on political and social issues. Obituary to the Queen Mother. The two methods of applying pressure in the Middle East crisis, awesome fire power and suicide bombers. Helen Clark welcomes Jim Anderton back into the fold of the Labour party. The New Zealand cricket team manage to pull a rabbit from the hat to draw a test series. Jim Anderton leads his followers to another promised land shown as a high wire that's going nowhere. As President George W Bush calls for Israel to withdraw from Palestine, a dog (Ariel Sharon) urinates on his leg. President Bush tries to mediate peace negotiations betweem Arafat and Sharon. A septic tank is on daily call to clean up the mess in the Alliance Party caucus. Two coffins are carried by pallbearers. The first contains the body of the Queen Mother, the second, the remains of Helen Clark's plans for a Republic. Bill English hears the news that Helen Clark has enough support to rule for life. Comment on Helen Clark's involement in signing art works that she didn't paint. Graham Murries coaching career is resurected following the Hurricanes win over the Brumbies. Lawyers discuss the reasons not to sever links with the Privy Council; many of the reasons are led by self interest. The United States congratulates itself while Israel and Palestine come closer and closer to annihilation. New Zealand's arm is severed by an axe as they reach out to hold the Rugby World Cup host status. The axeman is Australian. Baby Kahu Drurie is returned to her family by a New Zealand police officer following being kidnapped. Winston Peters wonders whats happening to New Zealand when he exposes the Treaty grievance industry and Helen Clark is shown to be a forger, the result is her popularity soars and his doesn't move. Comment on the Catholic church's lax approach to priests having sex with their congregation. Shows the positive effect on the New Zeland Police the progress of two high profile cases have had. The NZRFU offer the two executives who negotiated the World Cup Host contracts a gun and two bullets to end their misery. Israeli tanks crush the Palestinian Refugee Camp in an effort to end the cycle of hate. Derek Fox accuses jounalists of Maori-bashing when they ask for accountability over the appointment of conman John Davy as CEO of the Maori Television Service. Quantity: 22 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: B5 size bromides.

Date: 1907, 1913

By: Tylden, Charles Ryland, 1842-1913?

Reference: MS-Papers-7587

Description: Tylden began writing his reminiscences in 1907 and continued till 1913; he writes of his childhood, education, military training in England and coming to New Zealand in 1862 with the 70th Regiment. He gives full accounts of skirmishes in the Waikato, Wanganui and New Plymouth areas from 1863 to 1866. Following his discharge in 1868 he returned to farm in the Pukekohe area until 1881 and practised law in Auckland from 1882 to 1912. Source of title - Supplied Relationship complexity - See also typescript copy at MS-Papers-1350 Quantity: 1 volume(s) (52 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (duplicated)

Date: [ca 1892-1959]

By: Knight, Charles Prendergast (Dr), 1871-1965

Reference: 90-362

Description: Comprise diaries kept by Knight as a law student and secretary to Sir James Prendergast (1892, 1893 and 1895), and farm account books for Longcroft, Te Horo and Glencora stations 1910-1954, Fontenaye 1910-1921, Branscombe 1921, Richmond Downs Station 1911-1919. Also stock notes 1953-1959, a letter to the Commissioner of Unemployment, 1934. Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 box(es) (7 volumes, 1 folder). 0.10 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs, mss, typescript Processing information: Not yet listed

Date: March 1893

By: Wrigglesworth and Binns (Firm)

Reference: PA3-0266

Description: Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: [ca 1978]

By: King, Michael (Dr), 1945-2004

Reference: PAColl-7844

Description: Press photographs showing Auckland solicitor Kevin Ryan, probably taken at then Supreme Court, Auckland, in the 1970s. Jim Knox also appears in one of the photographs. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 2 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Toned silver gelatin prints 20.2 x 25.5 cm Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - Reference 85-080-01/07 (MS-Group-0667).

Date: 1892 - 1893

From: Hodgkins, William Mathew 1833-1898 :[Sketchbooks] 1890-1893

Reference: E-315-q-6-003

Description: Three barristers, standing or seated at a table in a courtroom, one speaking. Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil, 151 x 251 mm.

Date: 2004

By: Darroch, Bob, 1940-

Reference: H-739-039/049

Description: Cartoons on New Zealand social issues and politics. Quantity: 11 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: A4 size photocopies of ink and letraset drawings.

Date: 1867-1902, 1925

By: Perkins, William Watchorn, 1843-1903

Reference: MS-Group-1090

Description: Comprises legal papers and documents, draft documents, supporting documents such as financial lists and receipts, rough case notes and an extensive amount of correspondence relating to legal and professional matters. Cases mostly relate to bankruptcy, debtor and creditor claims, Westland land, property and businesses. Papers also include volumes, newspapers, diaries, and brief reminiscences of Jane Eliza Perkins, nee Winter (wife) written in 1925. Perkins was a solicitor and notary public in Greymouth Quantity: 32 box(es) (large). 3 box(es) (small). 21 box(es) (folio). 13 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss and typescripts

Date: 1965 - 1979

From: Roth, Herbert Otto, 1917-1994: Collected papers, personal papers, photographs and ephemera

By: Committee of Investigation into Legal Ethics and Malpractice

Reference: Eph-C-ROTH-Rights-1970s-01

Description: An arrangement of text, asking for those who feel they are victims of legal malpractice to contact the Committee of Investigation into Legal Ethics and Malpractice. Examples of malpractice are: wrongful advice, unfair fees, inducing to sign under duress, unjustified delays. Sheet is trimmed close to text. Date estimated from general age of the other items in the Roth Collection. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) booklet. Physical Description: Offset print on sheet, 420 x 275 mm.

Date: 1855-1950

By: Field family

Reference: MS-Group-0060

Description: Correspondence and papers of two prominent New Zealand families. The collection centres around W H Field, Waikanae landowner and MP for Otaki, and his wife Isabel Hodgkins, sister of artist, Frances Hodgkins. It amalgamates a number of separately catalogued ms collections of the same provenance, including MS-Papers-0113. * Diary for 1883 missing Source of title - Supplied Relationship complexity - See also W H Field papers, 73-128 Quantity: 244 folder(s). 92 volume(s). 3 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter Finding Aids: Paper inventory which was previously available in reading room was removed on 3 Dec 2014 as it contained no extra information. A copy is available in the staff backfile. Family trees for Field, Hodgkins and Parker families available in staff back file entitled Field Family listings.. Provenance: Collected by Field family members, 1855-1950 Transfers: To Drawings & Prints Collection - Accompanying art works - To Photographic Archive - Accompanying photographs. Processing information: Two further boxes still require adding to this group and are at the end of the sequence at MS-Papers-0113-31 and MS-Papers-0113-32; they are papers relating to W H Field and will be added to Series 1 and 16B

Date: 1997

By: Scott, Thomas Joseph, 1947-; Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: H-448-022/044

Description: The Fire Service reduce their services to the public as a consequence of being restructured. North Health argue their case for not giving Rau Williams life-saving kidney dialysis treatment. Jim Bolger holds onto the National Party leadership against growing calls for renewal of the Party, starting at the top. Labour enjoys record lead in the polls. Bill English, Minister of Health, despairs over the state of the public health system. Winston Peters is increasingly alarmed by Neil Kirton's unexpected statements. The splitting of ECNZ into two competing groups has resulted in higher power prices. The TVNZ Board discuss a strategy to get the public behind selling off TVNZ. Public discussion over the death of Rau Williams who had kidney dialysis treatment withheld from him. Winston Peters and Jim Bolger disagree over the question of more frigates in the NZ fleet. Tuku Morgan argues against the TVNZ sell-off. Obituary to Rau Williams and Jim Bolger's 'kinder and gentler society'. Jim Bolger attempts to deal with Jenny Shipley's leadership bid. Comment on the current justice system where violent offenders are let free on bail and their elderly victims lock themselves up alone in their homes. Jim Anderton's Alliance Party deals with demands from the Green Party. Jim Bolger heads for Chogm as his National Government plunges to record unpopularity. Wide-spread health cuts are introduced to the public health sector. Comment on the apparent collusion between defence attorneys and their gang clients. Jim Bolger seems pleased to be on a first-name basis with many of the world's leaders. Panic spreads as stockmarkets tumble everywhere. Shows the inter-dependant relationship between the American Wall St. stock market and the New Zealand stock market. Minister of Health, Bill English doesn't comprehend the seriousness of doctors' dissatisfaction with their conditions. 'This is your life' TV programme returns. Quantity: 23 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: B5 size bromides. Processing information: Subject headings updated in 2022 as part of inclusive metadata work.

Date: 1998

Reference: H-501-001/021

Description: Shows the race for the rural vote with National in the lead, followed by Act and Labour in the rear. Comment on Paul Holmes seeking to be Mayor of Auckland while retaining his nightly TV show. All Blacks captain Sean Fitzpatrick retires from rugby - a tribute. Shows the tension between Winston Peters and Bill Birch. Shows the only ones winning from the Melbourne docks picket are the lawyers. John Luxton explains why New Zealand should phase out tariffs ahead of the rest of the world. A guy at the pub suggests introducing a work for the cabinet salary scheme would have more effect than a work for the dole scheme. Pol Pot is met in Hell by Hitler and Stalin. Politicians lobby to a near empty hall. The public favour paying for their televised sport rather than pay more on their Broadcasting Licence fee to get free to air sports. Paul Holmes agrees with himself that he would make an outstanding Mayor for Auckland. Helen Clark shows a growing obsession with the National leader, Jenny Shipley. Max Bradford sees the benefits of splitting up ECNZ. A toast to the Northern Ireland peace deal. Graham Latimer calls for Maori to get superannuation at age 50. Winston Peters thinks that informed public servants should not have any say in the debate over splitting ECNZ. Winston Peters tries to reassure New Zealanders they have nothing to fear about the Japanese economy committing hara kiri. Outbreak of crytoporidiosis linked to public swimming pools. Jenny Shipley and Winston Peters wear the defeat over the Government's referendum proposal on Auckland's local body assets. Money considerations guide surgical decisions in New Zealand hospitals. The elderly have the national superannuation surcharge removed. Quantity: 21 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: Sizes vary slightly, the average cartoon frame being approximately 14 x 20 cm.

Date: 1893 - 1897

By: Fyfe, Kay D, active 1992

Reference: A-285-007/012

Description: Sketches show: James Gordon Stuart Grant (a politician), Bandy Harry (shoe-shine), Solly Solomon (probable the lawyer Saul Solomon), Sir --- Chapman (his wife built a memorial to him down from statue of Robbie Burns - probably Sir Frederick Revans Chapman), and two other unknown characters, one a man at table with crutches, the other possibly holding a begging bowl. One sketch dated 1895 is the basis for dating these works. Inscriptions: Two works have some inscription. Quantity: 6 drawing(s) stuck on both sides of 3 cards.. Physical Description: Pencil, size varies within 150 x 100mm. Provenance: Artist worked on the newspaper in Dunedin, and gave the sketches to the donor's father.

Date: 11-18 July 2002 - 11 Jul 2002 - 18 Jul 2002

By: Pethig, Ramon Frederick, 1936-2002; Packer, Ann, 1947-

Reference: OHColl-0649/1

Description: Judge Ramon Frederick Pethig was born in Ashburton, North Canterbury on 25 September 1936. Talks about his cancer, diet and mentions Dr.Tony Crutchley. Relates that his father and mother were from North Canterbury and that paternal great grandfather came from Germany. Discusses Pethig family names. Talks of his father's remarriage, his surviving sisters, mentions illnesses. Recalls his schools, gaining University Entrance, moving to Wellington in January 1954. Explains his parents move to Christchurch and about his sister's schooling. Describes farm holidays with relatives in Woodend, travelling there by train and bus, and mentions a farm at Halswell. Talks of outside toilets, the coal range, water for baths, the food. Explains that parents rented houses for most of their lives and recalls relatives living with mother when father was stationed in Guadalcanal area during the war. Discusses parallels in current Pacific events. Explains benefit of parents' attitude to education, his decision to study law, mentions solicitor Harry Kennedy and lawyer Robbie Robinson. Describes being a part time student, taking six years to obtain a degree and having a job similar to that of law clerk, working as a Public Trust cadet, refers to Public Trust hostels mentioning Antrim House. Names Mr. Futter, Conrad Niven, Gordon Blake, Johnny Johnston. Explains the influence of Campbell Spratt. Relates that he and Ear (?) Jones (known as 'Luggs') were involved in the Acclimatisation Society. States he was a law clerk with Morrison, Spratt and Taylor, lists partners. Refers to Todds, Europa, Cable Price Downer. Recalls poltergeist attack in Ohiro Road house and describes living arrangements. Recalls living in Adams Terrace at Peter Martyn's, who was partner in Macalister Mazengarb. When qualified joined Morrison, Spratt and Taylor on salary. Refers to John Jeffries, Dick Heron, Craig Morgan, John Gibson, Stacy Smith. Refers to own room at Mulgrave Street. Mentions Jeep's Disease and Dr. Pat Skinner's surgery which was taken over by Dr Tony Crutchley. States that when qualified he joined Martin, Murpheys and Jeffries on salary. Refers to John Jeffries, Dick Heron, Craig Morgan, John Gibson, Stacy Smith. Talks of his committment to being a good lawyer. Mentions Returned Servicemen. Talks about the Hungarian uprising, the inacceptabilty of Communism and the formation of the Social Democrat party, refers to HEC McNeil. Talks about fellow law students, lecture timetables, needs of part time students. Talks of doing compulsory military training in air force at Dunedin with Roger Johnston and John Marshall. Mentions the Boys' Institute, coaching and umpiring schoolboy cricket, names Trevor Rigby, player and cricket commentator. Playing social tennis. Recalls Casa Fontana in Victoria Street, Sorrento Coffee Shop in Dixon Street. Talks of living in Patanga Crescent, moving later to Newtown, meeting Beth and describes where she lived. Talks of attending Wesley Church, Taranaki Street. Recalls Perce Patrick, Laughton and Mary Pattrick, Jenny Pattrick. Recalls Ann Mallinson. Talks of being lecturer in evidence, recalls students Geoffrey Palmer and the Chief Justice of Sarawak. Mentions joining the partnership of Judge Campbell Spratt as common law partner, his first jury trials and murder case. Mentions Frank O'Flynn, Don Ingalls, Ailsa and George Barton, the latter joining Morrison Taylor as a partner. Students included Geoffrey Palmer and Chief Justice of Sarawak. Describes wedding to Beth in Palmerston North and talks about family members. Describes honeymoon and relates losing wedding ring while picking pipis, talks of Beth's reaction to live crayfish. Relates that car broke down on way to wedding. Talks of his daughters and grandchildren. Relates that their house stood up to the Wahine storm, gives its purchase price and lists the top real estate streets in Wellington. Interviewer(s) - Ann Packer Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-010876, OHC-010877 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s) masters. 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 2 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3853. Search dates: 2002