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Date: 1914

From: Girdlestone, Hubert Earle, 1879-1918 : Albums relating to surveying, tramping and climbing

Reference: PA1-q-914

Description: Opens with a group of men on a tramp into the valley of the Orongorongo River in the southern Rimutaka Ranges. Included are views of the river and surrounding mountains, in particular Mount Matthews which they climbed posing for a photograph at the Mt Matthews trig station. There are views in the native forest and one looking over the Wainuiomata Valley. One image shows a group of men standing on the Fernside Railway Station labled as the "Mt Hector Party". This probably relates to a group of photographs later in the album recording a tramp in the Taraua Ranges. A group of five photographs records a trip to the Dawson Falls on Mount Egmont. There are views of the road leading to the falls through native forest, the group sitting on a huge rock below the falls, and the falls themselves. The other images in this group show the party on the Mountain, and loaded onto a cart at Eltham. Two pages of views of Days Bay, Lower Hutt, showing individual houses, Croyden School, and coastal scenes. A surveying trip to Kapiti Island. Views of the western cliff face of the island, the caretaker's house and surroundings, a tame deer, nautilus shells, and H E Girdlestone standing beside an 8 inch micrometer on a tripod. Views of the Volcanic Plateau showing Mounts Ruapehu, Ngauruhoe, and Tongariro and the surrounding plains. The departure of the Main Expeditionary Force from Wellington during the First World War. The focus of these images is on the transports moored at the wharves, and the two escorting warships, the Japanese "Ibuki" and the British H M S "Minotaur", in the harbour. A group of women playing golf on the Waiwhetu golf links Family and friends at Eastbourne. Trip to the West Coast and the glaciers. Views of the main road south of Ross passing through heavy native forest, the Franz Josef Glacier and people climbing its ice fields, Mount Tasman, the Toaroha Rapids, and the Fox Glacier. There are also views of the Pelorus River and Bridge, the Buller Gorge, the Buller River, and the bridge on the road between Lyell and Inangahua. A general view of Greymouth where the party stayed with friends whoes two children were photographed driving peddle cars. A southern crossing of the Tararua Ranges. The route was by way of Mount Reeves, then down into the Tauherenikau River valley, along the river, then up to Mount Alpha and along the ridges to Hector and out again along the Waiotauru River to Otaki Forks. There are two photographs of members of the tramping party, as well as general views of the ranges, the rivers, a mountain tarn, and the Waihoanga Bridge. A visit to the Army training camp at Trentham. Photographs of individual soldiers and groups of soldiers and visitors. Three views of a man on horseback and a dog in the Manganuiateo River. Three images of surveyors making observations at a trig station using an 8 inch micrometer. Views of the Southern Alps. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s).

Date: 24.9.1927

From: Moore, Robert Percy, 1881-1948 :Panoramic photographs of New Zealand

Reference: Pan-1874-F

Description: Panoramic view over Lower Hutt from the Belmont Hills. Wellington Harbour in the distance on the right with Somes Island on the far right. Petone in the distance near the harbour on the right. Hutt River running from far left, curving out to sea in the middle distance centre right. Three bridges across the river. Township on both sides of the river across the centre of the image. Hills in the background. Taken by Robert Percy Moore. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - Lower Hutt. 24.9.27. No. 364 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Panoramic negative 24.7 x 130.0 cm

Date: Between 1923 and 1930

From: Moore, Robert Percy, 1881-1948 :Panoramic photographs of New Zealand

Reference: Pan-2050-F

Description: Panoramic view looking down over Wellington City to the harbour and Wellington wharves. Anderson Park in the right foreground. The wharves centre left, Government Buildings in centre foreground near the waterfront with the back view of Parliament across the road. Ships moored in the harbour centre left, with Somes/Matiu Island in the left distance. Clyde Quay Wharf across the bay with Oriental Bay and Mount Victoria behind. Hills in the background, Cook Strait visible in the distance on the right. Photograph taken by Robert Percy Moore. Relationship complexity - See also 1/2-134203 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Panoramic negative 24.7 x 137.0 cm

Date: Between 1923 and 1930

From: Moore, Robert Percy, 1881-1948 :Panoramic photographs of New Zealand

Reference: Pan-2061-F

Description: Panoramic view looking down over Wellington City to the harbour and Wellington wharves. Anderson Park and houses down Bowen Street in the centre right middle distance. The Seddon Memorial is visible amongst trees to the left of Anderson park. Ships moored in the harbour on the left, wharf buildings and ships in port in the centre of the image. Oriental Bay and Mount Victoria across the harbour. Wooden Government Buildings visible centre right. Photograph taken by Robert Percy Moore. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Panoramic negative 19.7 x 135.3 cm

Date: 1927

From: Moore, Robert Percy, 1881-1948 :Panoramic photographs of New Zealand

By: Blundell Brothers Ltd

Reference: Pan-1995-F

Description: Panoramic view looking down from a grassy knoll over Petone. Wellington Harbour is seen across the image, with Somes/Matiu Island in the centre. Road bridge over a railway line on the far left. Hutt Racecourse amongst houses in the centre left middle distance. Petone Wharf centre right. Photograph taken in 1927 by Robert Percy Moore. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - Petone. New Zealand. 1927. No. 2; Marginal notes on negative - View Petone. "Blundell Bros."; Marginal notes on negative - 1 1 1 [in list formation] Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Panoramic negative 24.7 x 120.0 cm

Date: 1926

From: Moore, Robert Percy, 1881-1948 :Panoramic photographs of New Zealand

Reference: Pan-1996-F

Description: Panoramic view looking down over Petone. On the far right there is the side view of a wooden house with tiled roof, and a thatched gazebo in the centre foreground. Wellington Harbour is seen across the image, Petone Wharf in the centre. Buildings of Munt, Cottrell, Neilsen & Co. (Motor body builders) are centre right and the Petone Railway Station is in front of the motor buildings. Stacks of wood at a timber mill in the left foreground. Matiu/Somes island centre left. Photograph taken in 1926 by Robert Percy Moore. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - Panorama of Petone. 1926; Marginal notes on negative - Petone. 1926. 1 B&W sample Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Panoramic negative 24.7 x 131.8 cm

Date: Between 1923 and 1930

From: Moore, Robert Percy, 1881-1948 :Panoramic photographs of New Zealand

Reference: Pan-2045-F

Description: Three small panoramic negatives. Taken by Robert Percy Moore (A) Looking down over to Wellington Harbour across the Wellington Wharves with several ships in port. The Clyde Quay Marina in the left foreground is filled with small boats; a ship is moored by Clyde Quay Wharf (the cable-steamer Tutanekai?) centre left. Parts of Wellington City are seen on on hills above the wharves on the left. Government Buildings centre right with the back view of Parliament across the road. (B) Panoramic view looking down over Wellington City, wharves in the middle distance, ships moored in the harbour centre left. Oriental Bay and Mount Victoria across the harbour. Victoria University College building just visible above a hill in the right middle distance. Anderson park in the right foreground. (C) Panoramic view looking down over Wellington City, wharves in the middle distance, ships moored in the harbour centre left. Oriental Bay and Mount Victoria across the harbour. A portion of Anderson Park seen in the right foreground. Relationship complexity - See also 1/2-134177 Quantity: 3 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Panoramic negatives 19.7 x 55.8 cm (A); 3.5 x 31.4 cm (B); 3.5 x 30.5 cm (C))

Date: 2 May 1950

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-24584-F

Description: Aerial view of Whangamata, with Hauturu Island in the foreground. Photograph taken 2 May 1950 by Whites Aviation. Source of descriptive information - Notes on file print. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, 11.1 x 13.2 cm

Date: 14 July 1969

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

Reference: EP-Municipal-Towns, Wellington and Suburbs-Miramar-01

Description: Aerial view of Miramar Peninsula and Wellington Harbour looking north. Miramar streets and houses can be seen with layout of the future Mapuia suburb in centre. Beyond Maupuia is Mount Crawford and Wellington Harbour, with Somes Island and Hutt Valley hills in the distance. Photographed by an unknown photographer in July 1969. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print, 25 x 20 cm