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Date: 30 Sept 1900 - 31 Oct 1900

From: Trevor, Charles Edward Hill-Trevor, 3rd Baron, 1863-1950 :Photographs of New Zealand and Cook Islands compiled during Vice-regal term of Lord Ranfurly

By: Ross, Malcolm, 1862-1930; Crummer, George R, 1868-1953

Reference: PA1-f-143

Description: Arrangement: The album consists of Hill-Trevor's diary of the cruise, with the photographs interspersed with the text. This album documents the cruise of Lord Ranfurly, Governor of NZ, aboard HMS Mildura to the Cook Islands, Niue, Tonga and the Kermadec Islands, in October 1900, in the course of which he annexed the Cook Islands and Niue for the British Crown. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s).

Date: 1849-1853

By: Brierly, Oswald Walters (Sir), 1817-1894

Reference: fMS-024-025

Description: General shipping notes of the HMS Rattlesnake 1840-1850 and the HMS Meander 1850-1851. Includes descriptions of rigging for ships and canoes, sketches, vocabulary notes on Australian language and notes on painting technique. Journal kept aboard HMS Meander includes descriptions of Norfolk Island, Port Nicholson May 1850 with descriptions of watering facilities at Auckland and Bay of Islands. Sketches 1849-1853 include Bay of Islands. Sketches in the South seas, includes views of New Zealand. Quantity: 2 volume(s) (400 leaves). Physical Description: Holograph (photocopy) (42-47 cm; green buckram)

Date: 1897

From: Clarke, David fl.1897 :[The Wanganui River; sketch and story/ written by Margaret Bullock; sketches by David Clarke. Wanganui, A.D. Willis, 1897].

By: Clarke, David, active 1897

Reference: E-416-001

Description: Shows Shakespeare's Cliff, Wanganui, on far side of Wanganui River. On near bank in left foreground are Maori tents, canoes, mother and baby, 5 other figures, and dog asleep. Extended Title - From: Bullock, Margaret. "The Wanganui River; sketch and story" / written by Margaret Bullock; sketches by David Clarke. Wanganui, A.D. Willis, [Christmas 1987]. Page 1. Inscriptions: Illustration has title below image; unsigned and undated. ATL has another copy of pamphlet at PAM [1897] BUL. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithograph 192 x 169 mm. Finding Aids: Shelf-list/Inventory available..

Date: 1840 - 1850

From: Mathew, Felton 1808-1847 :[Scrapbook. ca.1845].

By: Sainson, Louis Auguste de, 1800-

Reference: E-389-q-001

Description: Shows six Maori men launching a canoe into waves. Palm trees or tall tree ferns are at the right. Engraving has been cut from page containing 2 engravings; see full page at A-256-028. Image of canoe, and possibly the whole image, is derived from a work by Louis Auguste de Sainson 'Village a l'anse de l'Astrolabe, Nouvelle Zelande' showing Astrolabe Bay (Golden Bay, South Island) not Mercury Bay, with local Maori dragging a canoe into the water, in 1827 during a French visit to the area. The palm trees suggest a scant knowledge of New Zealand geography and flora on the part of the engraver. Not in Ellis' Early prints of New Zealand (1978) Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - MERCURY BAY - NEW ZEALAND Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Lithograph, two-tone 93 x 85 mm, on sheet 288 x 240 mm.

Date: 1862 - 1880

From: Crawford, James Coutts, 1817-1889 :[Sketchbook of copies from originals by James Coutts Crawford and Samuel Deighton. 1860-1880]

Reference: E-926-048

Description: Shows a sketch of three figures taking a canoe up over boulders in rapids at a narrow part of the river, between bushcovered cliff banks. One man is seated at the far end of the canoe, the middle one is lifting the canoe, and the closest man holds a taut rope attached to it. Extended Title - From his "Sketchbook of copies from originals by James Coutts Crawford" [1860-1880], page [48 Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Wash drawing, 145 x 235 mm

Date: [1930-1977]

From: Mead, Arthur David, 1888-1977 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-7403-02

Description: Essays and articles, and small pieces by Mead on aspects of Whanganui River history. Includes letters to `New Zealand herald' and `Evening post'; bibliography of the river compiled by Mead; summary of river levels at Pipiriki; notes from conversation with David Barr on Pepe Turoa and pa on the river; transcripts of reports and accounts on the river from official and personal sources; piece on discrepancy in information on the gunboats on the river; 1908 inspection trip report, notes obtained from W Salt, Roman Catholic mission; Parikino, the tidal reach, hydro-electric development, canoe accounts; the 1865 Pipiriki skirmish; notes compiled for F W Furkert by J R Cade; Lands and Survey report summaries and other accounts including proposed charter for the river. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [ca 1931-1949]

From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives

Reference: PAColl-0785-1-203

Description: Photographs taken for publication in the New Zealand Free Lance, ca 1931-1949. Dunedin - Rattray Street cable car, 1935; Leith Stream; lower Stuart Street; The Exchange looking south; Robert Burns statue in The Octagon; elevated view of St Paul's Cathedral and Dunedin Town Hall; The Centotaph, Queen's Gardens; Otago University, 1931; Dunedin Botanic Gardens; Otago Boys' High School; tram in Princes Street; elevated view looking north along George Street; panoramic view taken from Mornington looking north; aerial view over Mornington showing High Street School, Hawthorne Avenue, Kaituna Bowling Club etc; aerial view showing St Kilda and Forbury Park Trotting Club; Larnach's Castle (taken during the Baptist Union Annual Assembly); Otago Peninsula from above Macandrew Bay looking towards Port Chalmers; wharves at Port Chalmers, 1935; new wing of the Medical School, 1948. Christchurch - Captain Cook's statue, Victoria Square; group under a tree near Bridge of Remembrance; canoeing on the Avon River; Hagley Park; Christchurch Botanic Gardens; Band Rotunda; Cathedral Square; Avon River; Mona Vale; Captain Scott's Statue with Christchurch Club in background; Worcester Street Bridge; Rolleston statue and Canterbury Museum in Rolleston Avenue; Bridge of Remembrance; Christchurch World War One memorial, 1937; Christchurch Hospital, 1941; daffodils beside the Avon; aerial view showing Christ's College, etc; aerial view of Addington Racecourse, 1934 & 1937; aerial view of Christchurch Botanic Garden; Edgar Stead's home, Ilam; hillside suburb showing access path and stone retaining walls; pupils at Fendalton School during PE class, 1948; Kerr's Reach, Burwood, 1949 Quantity: 56 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints

Date: 1895

From: Medley, Mary Catherine, 1835-1922 :Sketchbook of Mary C. Medley nee Taylor...1895. No. 14.

Reference: E-379-004

Description: A scene in Jerusalem on the Wanganui River showing a church, some buildings and two canoes in the water Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour and pencil, 130 x 225 mm (page size)

Date: [1890s-1900s]

From: New Zealand News Ltd :Photographs from the Auckland Star

Reference: PA1-q-014

Description: Views of a trip along the Whanganui River with views of Paranui kainga (listed as Parinui in the album), showing groups of whare, groups of Maori, various activities in the kainga, canoes on the river, and many scenes of waterfalls along the river. These include Taraipokiore (or Tarei-po-Kiore), Otuitu Falls, Ohura Falls, Kakahi Falls. The "Ladder scene", copy of Denton photograph, and other views of the Whanganui River and Ohura River. There is a gap in the album, followed by a separate sequence on Napier. These images include panoramic views of Napier from various locations, church buildings (including exterior and interior views of St John's Cathedral), hotel buildings and other public buildings and memorial statues. Photographs taken by Auckland Star photographers circa 1900s. Inscriptions: Album page - top right - Wanganui trip. Napier. Relationship complexity - Most images are represented by original negatives donated to the Library by the Auckland Star in the 1950s Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Black cloth bound album, labelled "This book must be returned to Mr H Brett's room"

Date: 1953

By: New Zealand Canoeing Association; Barnett, C R, active 1953; Prickett, R J, active 1953; Coulter, Iris, active 1980-2002

Reference: MapColl-832.41gmfb/1953/Acc.43399

Description: Draft of a map of the Rangitikei River in five sections, designed to be folded when printed. The sections are: 1, rapids 1 to 28; 2, rapids 24 to 90; 3, rapids 86 to 158; 4, rapids 155 to 204; 5, rapids 201 to Kakariki. The start of the north-to-south trip is near the suspension bridge just north of Utiku, and the end at the road and rail bridges near Kakariki. Sections 1, 2 and 3 have enlargements of difficult sections of the river. Natural features marked on the map include cliffs with approximate heights, rapids, greywacke shingle beds, tributary streams, and a stretch in section 4 where the river channel varies daily. Bridges are marked and also shown in silhouette looking downstream. Prominent tree groups, houses and bush are indicated, as well as steel cables, power pylons and major roads. Data are given for a trip in January 1953: distance 51 miles, falling 700 ft; 16 hours on the water; initial speed 4 mph; final speed 2 1/2 mph. April 1953 Other Titles - Rangitikei River, scale map for boating trips Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and pencil on paper, scale [1:63 360], 63.5 x 33 cm. Provenance: Donated by Iris Coulter, Jan 2002

Date: [1895-1899]

By: Edwards, Charles Thomas, active 1890s

Reference: PA1-f-020

Description: Photograph album containing photographs of South Island scenes, taken ca 1897 by C T Edwards. Album includes views of Melbourne and Sydney; a large number in the Lyttelton and Christchurch areas; as well as photographs in the Waikato region. There are a number of photographs of postcards created by Edwards, using various scenes, most of which are included in this album. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Grey album with black spine and corners, entitled Photographs. C.T. Edwards, 32 x 45 cm

Date: 1862 - 1880

From: Crawford, James Coutts, 1817-1889 :[Sketchbook of copies from originals by James Coutts Crawford and Samuel Deighton. 1860-1880]

Reference: E-926-044

Description: Shows a view of the passengers and polesmen in a canoe. The men with the poles are labelled Jowett and Deighton. Closer to the front are "The ghoul" (Rora, the wife of the canoe's captain Ewehi) and "Lady and dog". The "lady" is wearing a feather cloak and a hat, and beyond her are seen the backs of two men wearing jackets and hats. Extract from Crawford's "Recollections of travel in New Zealand and Australia ...", London, Trubner, 1880, page 178: "The name of our canoe was "Taraiwahine", of the captain, Ewehi; of his lady, Rora; of an old man with one eye, Aperahama, and Ewi's father, Peata". Other Titles - River Extended Title - From his "Sketchbook of copies from originals by James Coutts Crawford" [1860-1880], page [44 Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Ink drawing, 235 x 145 mm

Date: 1880 - 1939

By: Barraud, William Francis, 1850-1926; McCormack, Thomas Arthur, 1883-1973

Reference: E-960-f

Description: Features scenes of New Zealand and Australia, including: [Foundations for Parliament Buildings, Wellington, 1912?] (see also A-071-019); [Mission mill, Otaki, ca 1900] (see also A-071-016); [HMS Nelson, Sydney, 1916] (see also A-071-023); Old mill, Ngahauranga [ca 1900] (see also A-071-015); Whaler's whare, Kaikoura [ca 1890] (see also A-071-014); Fishermen's jetty, Rotorua [1880s] (see also A-071-003); [Mount Cook, ca 1910] (see also A-071-013); Stockade, Upper Hutt, [ca 1900] (see also A-072-022-a); [Taradale, ca 1900] (see also A-071-002); [Australian camp, 1890s] (see also A-071-012); [G.P.O. Wellington, ca 1910] (see also A-071-020); Sundown Ohinemutu [ca 1910] (see also A-071-010); Sundown, Wanganui River [ca 1902] (see also A-071-004); A corner of Rotorua [ca 1890s]; Foveaux Strait [ca 1900]; Canoes, Pipiriki [ca 1910] (see also A-070-014); [Maori by steaming pool, Rotorua, ca 1890]; Pencarrow [ca 1910]; [Deserted cottage, Riverton, ca 1910] (see also A-071-022); [Cabbage trees, 1880s] (similar to A-071-018); [Princes' Bridge, Melbourne, ca 1900] The album also includes two drypoint etchings by T.A. McCormack: Terrace steps [1930s] (see also B-096-008); and Station yards, Thorndon [1930s] (see also A-320-002) Also includes etchings depicting Italy, Switzerland, Holland and England, as well as seven engravings from an 18th century French publication Spine title reads 'Prints / Barraud'; spine embossed with gold lettering and decorative detail Parliamentary Library location at B269 (withdrawn) Accompanied by the artist's hand-written list of 43 works sent to Edwin Murray Fuller's gallery, some of which are included in the album Other Titles - Ngauranga Other Titles - Kelburn Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album (50p. populated), brown laid paper, buckram binding with leather spine, 380 x 290 mm (cover)

Date: [ca 1980s-1990s]

From: Young, David Christopher, 1947- :Photographs, mostly relating to the Matahina Dam and to a South Westland canoe trip

Reference: PAColl-10090-4

Description: Photographs of David Young's canoe trip in South Westland taken circa 1980s-1990s by an unidentified photographer, possibly David Young. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 98 colour original photographic print(s).

Date: 1862 - 1880

From: Crawford, James Coutts, 1817-1889 :[Sketchbook of copies from originals by James Coutts Crawford and Samuel Deighton. 1860-1880]

Reference: E-926-051

Description: Shows a man and woman poling a canoe along a river, next to a low cliff bank at the left. There are submerged tree trunks in the water at the right. Other Titles - River Extended Title - From his "Sketchbook of copies from originals by James Coutts Crawford" [1860-1880], page [51 Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Ink and wash drawing, 145 x 235 mm

Date: [1890s]

From: Dunford, Graeme Wilmor, fl 1980 :Photographs

By: Wrigglesworth and Binns (Firm)

Reference: PA1-q-068

Description: Album of photographs taken by T W McKenzie or H R Morns. Some taken by Wrigglesworth & Binns. Album includes a photograph of retirement certificate presented to Stephenson Percy Smith. Views include a copy of a print by W&B of an early settler's home in the Manawatu; Kaiwarra [i.e. Kaiwharawhara] Creek; canoeing on the Otaki River; sailors on a path between nikau palms in Lower Hutt; a man wearing a formal suit with bow tie, and fuschia flowers in his buttonhole; a number of large houses (possibly in the Canterbury area); views of buildings in Blenheim, Christchurch and Dunedin, including the Thomas Burns memorial in front of the Town Hall in Dunedin; and the Waimate Anglican Church. Quantity: 1 album(s). Physical Description: Album of photographs, red cover entitled `Album', decorated with a gold tui, 30.5 x 26.5 cm

Date: 1963-1964

From: Clough, Richard Lea :Slides of naval career

Reference: PA12-2198

Description: Slides taken by Richard Lea Clough when serving on HMNZS Royalist, 1963-1964. Collection comprises: Scenes in Picton and Nelson in 1963 Waitangi Day celebrations 1964 Raoul Island, Tonga, Niue and Pukapuka (Cook Islands) during Sir Bernard Fergusson's vice Regal tour of the Pacific Islands aboard HMNZS Royalist in 1964. Quantity: 24 colour original transparency/ies 35mm slides (copies of originals returned to owner). Physical Description: 35mm dye coupler transparencies Finding Aids: Typescript and MS keys to slides on shelf at PAColl-6732.

Date: 1928, 1946-1959

From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives

Reference: PAColl-0785-1-174

Description: Photographs for publication in NZ Free Lance, ca 1946-1959 Hagley Park in Spring showing daffodils and cherry trees; Hagley Park in Autumn; various views of the Avon River (some include the band rotunda); canoeists on the river; view of Scott memorial with Chamber of Commerce building in background; Nurse's Home with field of daffodils in foreground; Bowker Fountain; Bishopscourt, Rolleston Avenue (in Spring) Quantity: 41 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints

Date: [1940-1977]

From: Mead, Arthur David, 1888-1977 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-7403-32

Description: Pieces written by Mead, newsletters, notes and other papers relating to Mead's interests; includes paper by G G Natusch, `The Flood hydrology of the upper and middle reaches of the Waikato River' (1973); flyer for Carey Park reunion (1975); Grant folding boats catalogue; illustration of Waimate Pa, South Taranaki from Dieffenbach; `Location and formation of bush tracks' `Some Harper years' in which he writes of Sammy Turner, Gordon Coates, Charlie Douglas, Nosworthy, Egmont and Wigley and `Early canoe trips on the Rangitikei River' by Mead Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1894-1932

From: Australian Joint Copying Project : Miscellaneous Series microfilm

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-20-2754

Description: Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s).