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Date: 1940 - 1949

Reference: Eph-A-MAORI-1940s

Description: Includes: 1940s?: Sheet of pins. New Zealand has a "charm" of its own [describing tiki] Memorial service for members of the Maori Battalion and thanksgiving for the first Maori Victoria Cross 1940: An Arawa souvenir. Wahiao Meeting House Whakarewarewa. Official opening by the grace of His Excellency the Right Honourable Lieutenant-Colonel Viscount Galway, Governor-General of the Dominion of New Zealand, 16 November 1940. Pamphlet with salutations to Hoani te Heuheu, and genealogical tree from Tamatekapua down to Wahiao. Otakou Maori Centennial 1840-1940. Foundation stone laying ceremony. 24 February 1940 [Order of ceremony] 1941: "Maori carving", by W J Phillipps, Dominion Museum. Publication flyer 1943. Election campaign booklet in Maori for Right Hon Peter Fraser New Zealand Centennial 1840-1940. Tihee! Mauri Ora! Official opening ceremonies of the third and fourth Te Arawa Centennial Memorials, Tawakeheimoa (Whare Wananga at Te Awahou) and Tamatekapua (national whare runanga at Ohinemutu), by His Excellency the Governor-General ... Sir Cyril Newall. 24 March 1943 [Order of ceremonies; includes 2 sheets containing translations of some passages] 1946: Maori national welcome to the 28th Battalion of the 2nd NZEF. Imperial Government Shed at Aotea Quay, 22 January 1946 [Invitation card to Hon HGR Mason] 1948: Rangiatea restoration 1848-1948. Diocesan Maori Mission. Pamphlet. 1949?: New Zealand National Party. Te Maori a ona ra e tuku iho nei: The Maori and the future. He who stands at the prow of the canoe shall be renowned (critical of the Labour Party's policy for Maori) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs, sizes varying below 250 mm. Processing information: Ngarimu Investiture souvenir programme; [and] Supplement to souvenir programme. Ruatoria, 6 October 1943: Combined into Te Whaiti family collection ATL-Group-00753, October 2022.

Date: 1948

From: Colvin, Neville Maurice, 1918-1991 :[Twenty-eight (28) original cartoons, 1940s and 1950s].

By: Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: C-132-864

Description: Shows the Prime Minister Peter Fraser, standing as Saint Peter with his keys at the Gates of Heaven. He is approached by the "Mountpark" Tribunal, led by the Judge who offers his hand to Fraser. The Gates have labels on them reading, "Mountpark Deadlock" "Now open". This refers to an incident during the 1948 dispute on board the ship "Mountpark" in Auckland Harbour. Fraser was originally shown standing in a nightdress, but, out of respect for the figure of the Prime Minister, this was overlaid with a jacket, tie and trousers. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink drawing, mounted on board 403 x 560 mm.

Date: [186-?, 194-?]

By: Pybus, Thomas Arthur (Rev), 1873-1957

Reference: PAColl-4715

Description: Photographs of : Peter Fraser opening a meeting house probably in Dunedin with Mr and Mrs E T Tirikatene; Rev Samuel Ironside, Chief Matiaha Tiramorehu, Rev Te Kooti Te Rato, and Te Matenga Taiaroa; Old Mission House, Karitane; Hoani Weteri Korako; Korako Karetai; Haereroa; Patoromu Pu; interior and exterior views of the Centennial Memorial Church at Otakou and photograph of A Karetai at the opening of the Church. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 11 b&w original photographic print(s). 4 b&w copy photographic print(s). Physical Description: Photographic prints Transfers: Prints at PAColl-5800-29 and PAColl-5800-37.

Date: 1949

By: Ashforth, Eleanor Isabelle, 1914-2004

Reference: PAColl-5572

Description: Visit of Peter Fraser and Joseph Heenan to retirement party of Miss Kathleen Griffin, retiring supervisor of Press Clipping Section, Department of Internal Affairs. Letter at AT 10/12, 18 August 1997. Quantity: 6 photocopy/ies.

Date: 1995-2002

From: Fry, Alexander Sydney, 1926-2006: Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-8493-1

Description: `When can you start?', an autobiography of Fry's life up until the 1960s describing his childhood, education, war service and employment as a journalist for the Southern Cross newspaper and the New Zealand Listener and editorial work for A H & A W Reed. Chapter 1 begins with Fry arriving in Wellington from Christchurch in 1948 and he describes his experiences working as a journalist for the Southern Cross newspaper and gives his impressions of Wellington, including being a student at Victoria University College in the late 1940s and early 1950s. He then reverts back to his childhood, describing growing up in Wallsend and Christchurch, attending Papanui Technical College and being apprenticed as an electrician. Chapter 10 ends in 1944 when Fry enrolled in the Royal Navy 21st Fleet Airm draft to be trained in England. Names referred to in the text are entered in the name index. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript

Date: 1926-1947

From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives

Reference: PAColl-0785-1-187

Description: Photographs taken for publication in the New Zealand Free Lance, 1926-1947. Peter Fraser - Labour candidate for Wellington Central (1931); several of Prime Minister Fraser during the war years; with Sister Nepia (Wairoa District Nurse) and A T Carroll, May 1947; with WAAFs S H Boyd & M C Bullard, 1944; receiving Honorary Degree of Doctor of Law at Cambridge University, 1944; with Miss Jean McKenzie, General Freyberg & Mrs Harold Kemp on arrival in London when he was made a Companion of Honour; gathering at Ruatoki where Fraser addressed the gathering, 1947; Hirini Heremaia performing a powhiri to the official party at the opening of Northland College, Kaikohe by Rt Hon Peter Fraser, 1947 Walter Nash - During the war years when he was Minister of Finance; as President of International Labour Conference at Philadelphia, 1944; Mr & Mrs Nash, 1938; Mr & Mrs Nash with F G L Bertram (deputy-director of Civil Aviation in British Air Ministry) on board Aorangi, 1936; Mr & Mrs Nash in their lounge with their two sons, 1936. W J Jordan, High Commissioner for New Zealand in London - MP for Manukau (1931); Mr & Mrs Jordan laying a wreath, May 1938; Mr & Mrs Jordan and family, 1936 & 1939; with his mother, Sep 1936; during the war years. Includes list of photographs Quantity: 63 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints

Date: 1939

From: Coates, Joseph Gordon, 1878-1943 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-1785-202

Description: Identified correspondents entered in the Name field; includes letters from [?] Trevor Withers who described himself as `Your affectionate son'; a list of suppliers of clothing and services in London for the Tolhurst family Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1941-1945

From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency

Reference: PAColl-4161-01-219

Description: Assortment of photographs (mainly captioned) of General Freyberg in the Middle East, Greece, Crete, Italy and London. Also a series of photographs taken during his visit to Rotorua; the Prime Minister Peter Fraser's visit to Italy; on the steps of Parliament Buildings, Wellington as Governor General; during Rt Hon R G Casey's visit to Middle East. Group photo of voluntary workers, NZ Tuis, General Freyberg, Brigadier Park and Countess Jellicoe at the Fernleaf Club, London Quantity: 91 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: [1920s-1950s]

From: Quinn, Joseph, d 1998: Negatives and prints from photographic studio operated by James Ring, L A Inkster, and Joseph Quinn

Reference: PAColl-9543-25

Description: Photographs of West Coast scenes, personalities, comprising: Visits to West Coast of Duke of Gloucester (1934-1935), Sir Willoughby of James O'Brien MP in Greymouth, 1947. Peter Fraser, Eruera Tirikatene, Sid Holland, Walter Nash in attendance. West Coast bridges Greymouth shops & offices Parachute jump Fire fighting Nursing and hospital, including Whataroa Hospital, Reefton Nurses Home, Nures from Grey Hospital in fancy dress Photographs taken 1920s-1950s by James Ring and L A Inkster of Greymouth Quantity: 85 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 1945

From: Field family : Field and Hodgkins family papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0113-01/60

Description: Identified persons entered under Name. Also includes letters from Georgia and George written from Mexico City (may be Georgia Wilford), telegram from M Woods from Blenheim, papers re the estate of William J P Hodgkins, and request from Marion Wilkie on behalf of her husband, Robert, to purchase land owned by Isabel and Willie Field in Waikanae (with plan). Quantity: 1 folder(s) 16 (pieces). Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1948 - 1949

By: Sanders, James Edward, 1911-1998; Auckland star (Newspaper)

Reference: A-311-6-001/057

Description: New Zealand topics include school holidays, overloaded trams, parking offenders, shop assistants' spelling shortcomings, hot weather, the performance of jockeys, building material shortages, a fun map of Auckland, raising money for rugby, long turn-arounds on the wharves, mortgage rates and housing rentals, womens' rights and strikes, unionism, road rules, food parcels for Britain, womens' role in parenting and education, schoolgirls wearing makeup, aeronautical research, Walter Nash's travels, New Zealand lifestyles, national defence policies, delays in constructing the Mangakino power scheme, school homework, power and fuel cuts, aluminium industry prospects, bids by Auckland and Christchurch for the 1950 Empire Games, communism and duck shooting, national economic performance, introduction of radar at Auckland airport, passenger transport, strikes, house building, defence of the British Empire, shortage of taxis in Auckland, traffic problems in Auckland, Aucklanders' lack of a sense of humour, car conversion, deteriorating cars, the siting of Auckland International Airport at Mangere, conscription, weekend family life and the construction of the Auckland Harbour bridge. International topics include the Cold War, food parcels for Britain, the Five Nation Alliance against Soviet Russia, Commonwealth research into rocketry and aeronautics, British Empire defence zones, the Atlantic Pact, the reluctance of the USA to share defence secrets, New Zealand's place in international affairs, and Finance Minister Walter Nash's travels. Quantity: 57 Newspaper clippings. 57 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: Newspaper clippings glued to card approx 245 x 165, plus A4 photocopies. Image sizes approximately 132 x 163 mm. Transfers: Newspaper clippings are at A-311-6 and photocopies of these at H-634-001/057.

Date: 1940s

From: New Zealand Labour Party :Photographic material relating to the New Zealand Labour Party and its members

Reference: PAColl-D-0900

Description: Peter Fraser and his cabinet seated around the cabinet table Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: [1940s]

From: New Zealand Labour Party :Photographic material relating to the New Zealand Labour Party and its members

Reference: PAColl-D-0896

Description: Peter Fraser and his cabinet seated around the cabinet table Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: [1915-1945]

From: Furkert, Frederick William, 1876-1949 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-5960-7

Description: Includes papers relating to Furkert's commission as an officer in the New Zealand Tunnelling Company in World War I and his service in the erection of Trentham and Tauherenikau semi-permanent camps; and papers relating to his service during World War II which included being Director of Defence Works and Materials, Fiji and New Zealand representative in Fiji, Director of Military Works for Fiji, the US and the British and various other positions Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [1880s-1960s]

From: Quinn, Joseph, d 1998: Negatives and prints from photographic studio operated by James Ring, L A Inkster, and Joseph Quinn

Reference: PAColl-9543-30

Description: Collection comprises street scenes; shipping and shipwrecks at Greymouth and other places; HMNZS Pukaki; railway locomotives, railcars, bridges and accidents; visits of parliamentarians Peter Fraser and Sir Eruera Tirikatene, and Governor at Brunnerton coal mine; croquet; schoolboy rugby; fancy dress; opening of Catholic church building; waterfall; fires; floods; and state house. Photographs taken 1880s-1960s by James Ring and L A Inkster, Greymouth. Quantity: 23 b&w original photographic print(s). 1 colour original photographic print(s).

Date: 1935 - 1940

By: Minhinnick, Gordon Edward George (Sir), 1902-1992

Reference: A-091-064

Description: Prime Minister Michael Savage and Minister of Education Peter Fraser, each wearing a 'W.E.A' tie, are greeted 'G'day Mick!' and 'Howdy Pete!' by two men in the street. The greeting seems to offend Savage and Fraser who call the men 'cads'. Text reads 'The Prime Minister and several members of cabinet were at one time members of W.E.A. classes - it might not be a bad thing for our opponents if they were to go to W.E.A. classes now, but it might be a very dangerous thing for us if they did. Perhaps we should lay down a condition for a subsidy that you will not admit ex-cabinet ministers. Hon P. Fraser, Minister of Education.' Context: Suggests anxiety about class origins by the PM and Minister of Education. Handwritten in ink on verso 'Original by Minhinnick (Auckland) in one of Wellington newspapers about 1932'. Librarian questions that date as Savage was PM from 1935 to 1940 which is clearly when the cartoon was drawn. There is also an address handwritten in ink on verso 'V.G. Newman, 40A Wright St., Wellington. April/64'. Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Ink drawing, 175 x 240 mm

Date: 1937

From: [Ephemera, timetables, tickets, and advertising relating to aviation, airline companies, flights, aeroplanes, aircraft, by New Zealanders or in New Zealand. 1930-1939]

By: Whitcombe & Tombs Ltd

Reference: Eph-A-AVIATION-1937-03

Description: Menu shows the airline's logo and a twin-propeller aeroplane on the front cover. The toast list shows that a toast to the airline was proposed by the Acting Prime Minister Peter Fraser. Others present included Hon R Semple, Hon F Jones, C G White esq. The back page lists the directors and staff of the airline. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Engraving on cover and inside page of menu, 215 x 139 mm. tied with red and black ribbons.

Date: 1942

From: [Ephemera of octavo size relating to history, jubilees, centennials, anniversary celebrations in New Zealand]

By: Heath, Ronald, active 1942

Reference: Eph-A-HISTORY-1942-02

Description: Card shows a central text of words by Peter Fraser, exhorting children to "let your history be a record of patriotism, courage and goodness right through life". The left side of the card shows a sailing ship and a Union Jack, while at the right is a steamship and a New Zealand flag. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Relief print, on card, 127 x 207 mm.

Date: 1919-[ca1945]

From: Pharazyn family: Photographs from the papers of Noel Pharazyn and his sister Eleanor

Reference: PAColl-10031-2

Description: Includes:- Portraits of Noel Pharazyn in military dress and Lydia Field about the time of their marriage in November 1919. Photographs relating to Noel Pharazyn's time as the New Zealand military attache In the United States from 1941 to 1945. These include - Portrait proofs of Noel Pharazyn taken in Washington DC. A group of photographs of Noel Pharazyn in the company of his wife Lydia, Prime Minister Peter Fraser, and Ambassador Carl Berendsen, meeting with the US Under Secretary of War, Kenneth Royal, to recieve a medal. Photographs of military groups taken in the United States. Quantity: 17 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 1939-1941

From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency

Reference: PAColl-4161-01-015-04

Description: First Echelon at Trentham 1939, Second New Zealand Expeditionary Force 1941, Third Echelon departing from Wellington, drafting and training of Second New Zealand Expeditionary Force, the building of Waiouru Military camp. Arrangement: This collection is made up of file prints attached to cardboard mounts. They were scattered throughout the wax boxes in which the War History collection had been housed for the last eight years. In giving the collection a general order they have been sorted into their series groups. This collection contains material belonging to the "NZ" series. They have not been arranged in numerical sequence as yet (though some might be so arranged). (Feb 1995). Quantity: 1 container(s) (box).