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Date: ca 1930s

From: Hird, Edward James, 1924-2002 :Photographs

Reference: PAColl-7754-2

Description: Loose photographs extracted from album (PA1-o-1549). Includes photographs of a hill climbing sports car event, sports car club meeting, Wellington beaches, Wellington suburbs and housing developments, and the construction of a house. Mr Hird was an electrical designer, involved in the development of television, designing radios for Sir Edmund Hillary in Antarctica, and was apparently in radio surveillance in WW2. His father taught at Seatoun school. Mr Hird lived most of his life in the house at Mantell Street. See 'Freedom' newspaper, 25 Nov 1953, p.6 re his involvement in developing television. He was also a jazz musician. Quantity: 79 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: [ca 1929]

Reference: PAColl-6887

Description: 16 views of Wellington and Murchison including: Oriental Bay from the west and the east; a park on Oriental Bay looking towards the harbour with a family with a pram pic-nicking; two of J O Smith's gentleman's outfitters on the corner of Lambton Quay and Bowen Street, one with the Government Buildings in the background and one taken from them; the Carillon from Buckle Street; the Hikitia lifting a buoy in Wellington Harbour; Seatoun taken from the north; the steamer Cowan (location unknown); three men, one in a uniform, standing next to a car with Newman Bros Ltd on the windscreen; a display for visiting dignitaries in the form of a human Union Jack possibly in Athletic Park for the Duke of York's visit; the Public Library building on Mercer Street with the Technical College and the Town Hall in the background and Wakefield Street to the right; Willis Street looking south; and three showing the damage after the 1929 earthquake to H J Hodgson & Co General Merchants and Ross's Hotel in Murchison and Nelson Boys' College. Photographer unidentified. Arrangement: Negatives housed at 1/4-044200 to 044215 Quantity: 16 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass ¼ plate negatives

Date: [ca 1890-1950]

From: Smytheman, V :Photographs from World War II and an album of New Zealand scenes

By: Collins, Tudor Washington, 1898-1970

Reference: PAColl-0531-1

Description: Scenic views of New Zealand including a number of the glass houses and parks of Wanganui and New Plymouth. There are also an old photograph of W Stack's Hotel in Hastings with men and horses outside (in poor condition); a woman in what may be a 1930 Chrysler Plymouth with another snow away from the tyres; the gravestone of Julius von Haast; Queen's Wharf, Wellington showing a recently returned troop transport ship; an orchestra performing at the 1907 Christchurch exhibition; men of the No. 19 Platoon with a car at the summit of the Rimutakas; postcard from P B Davis to Mr A French showing a group of First World War soldiers with the message that they are about to leave for France; and six children at the base of a large Maori carving with a bell attached at Ohinemutu. Arrangement: Negative housed at 1/2-053380 Quantity: 50 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: ca 1880-1954

By: Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.); S P Andrew Ltd; Swan & Wrigglesworth (Firm)

Reference: PAColl-0507

Description: A collection of photographs of the Hunter family particularly of George Ernest Hunter and his wife and dogs at their home in Watt Street, Wadestown but also of his brother Robert Henry Hunter (the two men look very alike). They include a number of photographs of their house, garden and neighbourhood but also a postcard of Paekakariki beach, a postcard of two wagons with passengers passing through the Devil's Elbow between Buttermere and Keswick in the English Lake District, seven men with penny-farthing bicycles ca 1880, a carte de visite of four young Maori wearing kakahu taken by Swan & Wrigglesworth, and a photograph of a sketch of Porerua Bay near Wanganui (mid 19th century). The collection includes a letter to a Mr Ellingham from I W Macdonald of 8 Lower Watt Street, Wadestown offering him the photographs. Quantity: 83 b&w original photographic print(s). 1 colour original photographic print(s).

Date: [ca 1940-1951]

Reference: PAColl-6862

Description: 50 views of Wellington harbour. 34 are of the docks showing bales of wool being prepared for loading; merchant and naval ships docked; soldiers preparing for embarkation with supplies and artillery; construction of dockside buildings; cranes in use including the Hikitia etc. The remaining 16 images are of Oriental Bay and various leisure activities around it such as sunbathing, swimming and running. Photographer unidentified. Arrangement: Negatives housed at 1/4-031255 to 031304 Quantity: 30 b&w original negative(s) glass. 20 b&w original negative(s) film. Physical Description: Glass and film ¼ plate negatives

Date: [ca 1913]-[ca 1915]

By: Sparrow family; Timperly, Marilyn, active 2002

Reference: PAColl-8680

Description: Negatives showing scenes in Wellington, Christchurch, and the Nelson Region. Ships at the Wellington Wharves and boats at Oriental Bay, an early balloon flight, and motoring tours in the South Island. Many of the images are of individuals and groups of the Sparrow family taken in their garden. There are several negatives of a soldier. Taken ca 1913-1915 by an unknown photographer. The negatives are from the family of Mrs Timperley's father. Gordon Sparrow (G J Sparrow Lt camera repairs) is the donor's father's first cousin. Arrangement: Negatives at 1/2-230576 to 1/2-230636, and 1/4-110572 to 1/4-110615. Quantity: 105 b&w original negative(s). 23 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: [ca 1910-1925]

Reference: PAColl-6963

Description: Assorted views of army life and family photographs many of them taken on a beach. One of a hot air balloon is advertising Hudson's Baking Powder with the slogan "Bound to Rise". Photographer unidentified. Arrangement: Negatives housed at 1/4-059554 to 059869 and 106041 to 106083 Quantity: 316 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film ¼ plate negatives

Date: 3 February 1951

From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 :Photographs of New Zealand geology, geography, and the Maori history of Horowhenua

Reference: PA1-o-014-266

Description: View of the western side of Evans Bay from above the Patent Slip. Ships can be seen in the slip. Evans Bay Parade winds into the distance. A seaplane sits on the water. Tree and house clad hills form the background. Photographed by George Leslie Adkin on the 3rd of February 1951. Source of descriptive information - Caption under print in album Inscriptions: Album page - beneath image - The same as photo 265, from hillside to rear of the slip Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print, 10.7 x 6.2 cm

Date: 1949

From: Smith, Sydney Charles, 1888-1972: Photographs of New Zealand

Reference: 1/2-047499-G

Description: View of Titahi Bay beach. Cars are parked along the back of the beach and people are scattered over the sands and in the water. Houses can be seen on the hills beyond and in the left foreground a small wooden shed is labled "First Aid Post" Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative

Date: 1934

From: Smith, Sydney Charles, 1888-1972: Photographs of New Zealand

Reference: 1/2-047459-G

Description: View of Titahi Bay and the beach. Cars are lined up along the back of the beach and some people can be seen on the sands. Photographed by Sydney Charles Smith in 1934 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative

Date: [ca 1930s]

From: Raine, William Hall, 1892-1955 :Negatives of New Zealand towns and scenery, and Fiji

Reference: 1/2-100662-G

Description: People and cars at the beach, Titahi Bay, Porirua. In the foreground (right), are two women wearing kerchiefs and summer dresses. Another group of men and women relaxes in the tussock grass, wearing swimming costumes and hats. Cars, horses, people, and a tent can be seen on the sand in the background. Photograph taken circa 1930s, by William Hall Raine. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative

Date: 1949

From: Smith, Sydney Charles, 1888-1972: Photographs of New Zealand

Reference: 1/2-048881-G

Description: People walking and swimming at Oriental Bay, Wellington. Photographed by S C Smith in 1949. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Gelatin dry plate negative

Date: 1934

From: Smith, Sydney Charles, 1888-1972: Photographs of New Zealand

Reference: 1/2-047457-G

Description: Titahi Bay beach, Porirua. There are people in the water, as well as some walking along the beach, and some people sitting in the sand. There is a row of cars stretching along the beach. Most of the cars are pointed towards the sea. Photograph taken by Sydney Charles Smith in 1934. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).

Date: ca 1930

From: Smith, Sydney Charles, 1888-1972: Photographs of New Zealand

Reference: 1/2-046924-G

Description: View down on Worser Bay, the beach, and the road. A number of cars are parked along the road, and a crowd of people are on the beach. Photographed by Sydney Charles Smith in about 1930 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative

Date: 28 Dec 1958

From: Evening post (Newspaper. 1865-2002) :Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post newspaper

Reference: PAColl-7796-19

Description: Cars parked at Titahi Bay beach, Porirua, photographed in 1958 by an unidentified photographer for the Evening Post. Caption - "Some of the 170 cars which had gone through the toll gate by 4pm yesterday. There was also a toll gate at the southern end much less used by motorists. With barriers north and south a large section of the beach is now completely free of moving vehicles." (Evening Post 29 December, 1958) Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 12.8 x 19 cm

Date: [ca 1930s]

From: Original photographic prints and postcards from file print collection, Box 10

Reference: PAColl-6208-18

Description: View looking north along Days Bay, Wellington, on a summer Sunday. Cars line the road and the beach is busy with people sunbathing, swimming and boating. Bathing sheds can be seen along the beach. The wharf features in the centre of the photo and there are tearooms in the foreground. Photograph taken by W H Raine, circa 1930s. Typed note on back of original print reads: Days Bay on a summer Sunday Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print

Date: 22 November 1958

From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers

Reference: EP/1958/4016

Description: Photograph of Balaena Bay, Wellington, showing a sandy beach, houses, boats, and two cars parked in the foreground, taken 22 November 1958 by an unidentified Evening Post staff photographer. Caption - Antwerp sands to Balaena Bay waters is not nearly as far as one would suspect - not even a stone's throw. Here Wellingtonians are taking advantage of Saturday's sun at Balaena Bay beach, which has recently been dressed with sands from the Belgian capital, carried to New Zealand as ship's ballast. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative Finding Aids: Print available in Turnbull Library Pictures Evening Post illustrations files at EP-New Zealand towns-Wellington and suburbs-Evans Bay and Greta Point (11/4).

Date: January 1950

From: Smith, Sydney Charles, 1888-1972: Photographs of New Zealand

Reference: 1/2-047362-G

Description: Cars parked along both sides of Eastern Bays Marine Drive, Days Bay, Lower Hutt. The wharf and beach can be seen in the distance. Photograph taken January 1950 by Sydney Charles Smith. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - right of image - Days Bay Jan 1950 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).

Date: 1930

From: Smith, Sydney Charles, 1888-1972: Photographs of New Zealand

Reference: 1/2-048207-G

Description: View of Days Bay, Lower Hutt, looking from Williams Park toward Wellington Harbour, 1930. Automobiles are parked along the edge of the road and the ferry `Muritai' is docked at the pier. Photograph taken by S C Smith. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative

Date: 26 February 1950

From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 :Photographs of New Zealand geology, geography, and the Maori history of Horowhenua

Reference: PA1-o-014-241

Description: View of Evans Bay looking towards Greta Point. Cars line the side of the road in the foreground, beyond which can be seen the roofs of sheds on the beach. In the background is Evans Bay Parade, the Patent Slip, Greta Point and hills on the far side of the harbour. Swimmers can be seen between the shore and a diving tower out in the bay. Photographed by George Leslie Adkin on the 26th of February 1950. Source of descriptive information - Caption under print in album Inscriptions: Album page - beneath image - Harbour swim event at Evans Bay Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print, 10.7 x 6.2 cm