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McNamara, John Joseph, 1918-2001:[Collection of newsprint clippings of illustrations an...
Date: 1945 - 1950
By: McNamara, John Joseph, 1918-2001
Reference: A-369-088/098
Description: Collection of political cartoons published in The Southern Cross which mainly relate to Sidney Holland and his conservative policies, as well as the New Zealand forces that were sent to Japan after its deafeat in World War II. Also contains cartoons that are specific to the Wellington region with particular reference to mayor William Appleton and the prison on Mt Crawford. International issues are also adressed; especially those relating to Britain's class sysyem and the social problems that the nation faced in the aftermath of World War II. Quantity: 11.
Flying boat Ararangi at Evans Bay
Date: [Oct 1950]
From: Evening post (Newspaper. 1865-2002) :Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post newspaper
Reference: 114/200/08-G
Description: The official reception for the Short Solent flying boat Ararangi, with Wellington mayor Sir William Appleton speaking, on the occasion of its first flight from Evans Bay. Photograph taken in 1950 by an Evening Post photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 3.25 x 4.25 inches
Drilling for the airport subway at Rongotai, Wellington
Date: 19 July 1950
From: Evening post (Newspaper. 1865-2002) :Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post newspaper
Reference: 114/175/07-G
Description: Deputy City Engineer Mr F B C Jeffreys, City Engineer Mr K E Luke, Councillor L T Jacobsen and the Mayor Sir William Appleton watch a drilling expert assemble the equipment to drill test bores in the playing fields of Rongotai College. These are to determine the quality of the soil before construction of a subway under the future airstrip of the airport at Rongotai. Photograph taken 19 July 1950 by an Evening Post staff photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 6 x 6 centimetres
Launching TEAL's inaugural Wellington to Sydney flight, Evans Bay
Date: 3 October 1950
From: Evening post (Newspaper. 1865-2002) :Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post newspaper
Reference: 114/200/07-G
Description: The ceremony to launch TEAL's (Tasman Empire Airways Ltd) inaugural Wellington to Sydney flight on the 3rd of October 1950. Wellington Mayor, Sir William Appleton addressing official guests. In the background can be seen TEAL Solent flying boat Ararangi moored in Evans Bay. Photographed by an Evening Post staff photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 3.25 x 4.25 inches