Places

Date: 1885

From: Dillberg, Gustaf, 1858-1934 :[New Zealand sketchbook. 1879-1887]

Reference: E-085-019

Description: Two views on one page. The upper view shows Napier beach, looking towards Cape Kidnappers. A few houses can be seen in the distance and there are people walking on the beach, with a couple seated above the sand to the right. The lower view may be of Nelson looking towards Tasman Bay with hills in the foreground (road, bank, weeping willows and scrub indicated), houses in the middle distance, the sea and hills beyond. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Pencil & watercolour, 178 x 254 mm (page size).

Date: 1984-1986

From: Fowke, Susan, fl 1995-2007 :Photographs of Kairakau Beach, Hawke's Bay

Reference: PA1-o-1618

Description: A portrait of Kairakau Beach, its baches, and people on holiday. Depicted are views of the beach, the background slopes and cliffs, general views of the baches, and details of one particular bach and it's surroundings. One group of photographs are of windows and doors. The people on holiday included Susan Fawke, Jeavons Baillie, John MacDonald, Chris Cochran, Margaret Cochran, Vita Cochran, Ursula Cochran, James Stratton, and Janet Paul. Many of the buildings shown along the beach front have been demolished since these photographs were taken. Quantity: 1 album(s).

Date: 1912

From: [Ephemera of octavo size relating to tourism and tourist attractions in Napier and district. 1900-1959]

Reference: Eph-A-TOURISM-Napier-1912-01

Description: Recto of postcard shows a laughing couple in bathing costumes running towards to viewer over the sand at a beach. The handwritten message on the verso is addressed to Miss Muir, Kia Ora Private Hotel, Rotorua, and says: "Dear Jill, Your ever welcome PC came to hand last night. So sorry you did not call again; I'll have to be content seeing you once. Didn't it rain the day I intended going out, I drove out to Hastings the week after, it's a lovely drive. You are coming out [-] fancy you going to the Ball. I think you best look out that boy of yours might lead you astray. Pleased your [sic] having a good time. Your old chum Jess[?]" Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset print and holograph on postcard, 87 x 138 mm. Provenance: Purchased from Anah Dunsheath in October 2014.

Date: 1932

From: Wills, Mary Ann, 1859?-1942: [Collection of watercolours, oil paintings, and albums by Mary Wills, primarily of landscapes. 1885-1936]

Reference: A-462-131

Description: Shows a scene looking north from the coastline, at sunset or sunrise. A large log of driftwood lies on the beach. In the distance is a land mass that looks like an island but which is probably the Mahia Peninsula. The sky is awash with colours, with layers of pink, peach and purple Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on paper, 135 x 215 mm

Date: 1929

From: Wills, Mary Ann, 1859?-1942: [Collection of watercolours, oil paintings, and albums by Mary Wills, primarily of landscapes. 1885-1936]

Reference: A-462-125

Description: Shows two figures, one male sitting and one female lying, on the stony beach at Mohaka, facing out to sea. They are surrounded by driftwood Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on paper, 135 x 215 mm

Date: 1928

From: Wills, Mary Ann, 1859?-1942: [Collection of watercolours, oil paintings, and albums by Mary Wills, primarily of landscapes. 1885-1936]

Reference: A-462-120

Description: Shows a north-facing view of a man surf fishing at the mouth of the Mohaka river, where it feeds into the sea. A woman stands nearby, looking on Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on paper, 155 x 240 mm

Date: 1928

From: Wills, Mary Ann, 1859?-1942: [Collection of watercolours, oil paintings, and albums by Mary Wills, primarily of landscapes. 1885-1936]

Reference: A-462-123

Description: Shows the coastal stretch south from the river mouth at Mohaka, Hawke's Bay, at sunrise or sunset. The cliffs rise dramatically in the pale pink light Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on paper, 245 x 305 mm

Date: 1928 - 1932

From: Wills, Mary Ann, 1859?-1942: [Collection of watercolours, oil paintings, and albums by Mary Wills, primarily of landscapes. 1885-1936]

Reference: A-462-111

Description: Shows the beach/river mouth at Mohaka, Hawke's Bay, looking north at sunrise or sunset. The cliffs rise dramatically in the yellow light Inscriptions: Verso - bottom left - Mohaka [in biro] Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on paper, 87 x 142 mm

Date: 1928 - 1932

From: Wills, Mary Ann, 1859?-1942: [Collection of watercolours, oil paintings, and albums by Mary Wills, primarily of landscapes. 1885-1936]

Reference: A-462-116

Description: Shows a view looking north of three men fishing at the mouth of the Mohaka river, where it feeds into the sea Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on paper, 105 x 132 mm

Date: 1940-2000

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

Reference: PAColl-7327-1-126

Description: Photographs related to geography and geology, taken and collected by the Evening Post. Images taken in New Zealand and abroad, by a range of photographers, between 1940 and 2000. Images related to geology are arranged alphabetically from C to LA. Quantity: 1 box(es) of prints, grouped in folders.

Date: 1971-1976

From: Einhorn family :Photographs

Reference: PA12-7983

Description: North Island trips. Lake Waikaremoana and surroundings, December 1971. A Hawke's Bay farm, December 1971. House at Taradale, Napier, December 1971. Coromandel Peninsula, 1971. Photographed by Helmut Einhorn Quantity: 22 colour original transparency/ies.

Date: 1962-1963

From: Meikle, Pauline :Slides of New Zealand scenes and photograph of British Solomon Islands

Reference: PA12-6122

Description: Views of Christchurch Botanic Gardens. Locomotive on the Marine Parade foreshore, Napier. Views of Auckland include the Zoo, Harbour and bridge, from the front of the museum. Wairakei geothermal power project. Landscape, buildings, and people at Whakarewarewa. The Mormon Church at Te Awamutu. View of farm house and countryside, Wharetoto. Quantity: 24 colour original transparency/ies.

Date: 1984-1986

From: Fowke, Susan, fl 1995-2007 :Photographs of Kairakau Beach, Hawke's Bay

Reference: PA1-o-1619

Description: A portrait of Kairakau Beach. Depicts details of the beach, including stone piles, rocks, water, patterns in sand, rock pools, seaweed, driftwood, and people collecting agar seaweed after a storm. There are details of retaining walls, fences, vegetation, steps, and the surrounding landscape. Quantity: 1 album(s).

Date: 1954 - 1956

From: [Ephemera of octavo size relating to tourism and tourist attractions in Napier and district. 1900-1959]

Reference: Eph-A-TOURISM-Napier-1955-01

Description: A pamphlet promoting Napier as a holiday destination. The front cover shows an illustration of a woman in a red bathing suit seated on the beach, below a photograph of the beachfront seen from above. Inside the woman reclines on the sand, reading, and there are many small photographs of holiday activities. Dated from statue of Pania (unveiled 1954), and from the advice of a researcher who obtained a copy of this brochure in 1956. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on both sides of folded pamphlet.. Physical Description: Offset lithograph on two sides of folded pamphlet, 480 x 355 mm.

Date: [ca 1930]

Reference: 1/2-023890-F

Description: Photograph of a group picnicking on the beach at Poraiti, Napier, Hawke's Bay, circa 1930. Shows unidentified men, women, and children. Photographer unidentified. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 1 b&w copy negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative

Date: 1885

From: Dillberg, Gustaf, 1858-1934 :[New Zealand sketchbook. 1879-1887]

Reference: E-085-039

Description: Two watercolours on one page. The top view, a long narrow one, looks south towards the Bluff, Napier, from Port Napier. The lower view looks along the beachline, north towards the Bluff, with one house visible on its summit near the cliff. Two seats and a small shed can be see above the beach Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Pencil & watercolour, 178 x 254 mm (page size).

Date: [188-?]

From: Williams, Edgar Richard, 1891-1983: Negatives, lantern slides, stereographs, colour transparencies, monochrome prints, photographic ephemera

Reference: 1/1-025614-G

Description: Cape Kidnappers from the Black Reef, photographed in the 1880s by William Williams. Beach scene with horses. Source of descriptive information - Notes on file print. Relationship complexity - Similar photograph at 1/1-025809. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 6.5 x 8.5 inches

Date: 1914 - 1916

From: Iona College :Albums and negatives relating to Iona College, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay

Reference: 1/2-101819-F

Description: Shows a group of pupils from Iona College, Havelock North playing in the water at the beach Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).

Date: [ca 1920s]

From: Bibby, Edward Stuart, 1896-1991: Collection

Reference: PAColl-5636-1-45

Description: Photograph taken by an unidentified photographer circa 1920s, showing Ann (Nan) Bibby, Eric Baker, Basil Bibby, and one unidentified boy in swimming costumes on Kairakau Beach, Hawke's Bay, during a Bibby family holiday. The Bibby family bach and a tent are visible in the background. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Gelatin silver print, 8.2 x 5.7 cm.

Date: [ca 1880s]

From: Williams, Edgar Richard, 1891-1983: Negatives, lantern slides, stereographs, colour transparencies, monochrome prints, photographic ephemera

Reference: 1/1-025804-G

Description: Beach in Napier, circa 1880s, photographed by William Williams. The photographer's wife, Lydia Williams is visible. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative