Places

Date: [ca 1920s]

By: Evans, I, active 1920s

Reference: PA1-o-1519

Description: Photographs taken on holiday in New Zealand by woman identified as I Evans. Comprises photographs of men, women and children from Tuhourangi and Arawa iwi, many in traditional costume; Model Village at Whakarewarewa; Ohinemutu Pa; Lake Rotorua; Guide Ruth, Ana Hato; Guide Rangi; Wairakei geysers; Rotomahana; buried forest; Arapuni; Hongi's Track; Lake Taupo; Wellington Harbour from Ngaio; tobacco growing at Riwaka; apple packing shed at Redwood's Valley, Nelson; Devils Boots, Collingwood; Government Buildings, Wellington; Wainui House, Nelson; houseboat, Whanganui River; self-portraity of photographer. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: 151 x 202 mm Provenance: Purchase, 2009

Date: Circa 1900 to 1905

By: Barltrop, George William, 1863-1946

Reference: PA1-o-295

Description: Album of photographs, probably taken by George William Barltrop, chiefly taken on a tour around the South Island. The first images relate to an area around Wellington, including Waiwhetu and Wainuiomata, including scenes of the Wainuiomata Reservoir. Two photographs taken in a park show three women wearing hats, full-length outfits, and carrying umbrellas, the "McNabs". One photograph shows a group of men and women, members of a camera club. The tour aound the South Island travels from Sheffield, down to the Otira Gorge, up to Lake Brunner and Inangahua, past Murchison, through Longford. In Wellington Harbour the steamship Ophir is sailing out, with people standing on the wharf in the foreground. Also in Wellington, is a large group portrait of men associated with the Missions to Seamen, gathered together on Labour Day 1901. Five photographs are taken around Otaki, one a pastoral scene, and two of three young Maori people (a young woman and a young girl in two scenes, with a second young girl in the third scene); a water mill; and a group of four people having a picnic in a field (two women (one obscured) and a young boy on the left, and a man with a bandaged hand on the right). The last few scenes are again of the South Island, at Temuka, Otago Harbour, Dunedin (including the Octagon), and a tram belonging to the Roslyn Tramway Company with a group of men on the front cab, and three standing in front. Inscriptions: Album page - G W Barltrop Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Dark green album, entitled `Photographs'; 16.0 x 22.5 cm

Date: 2002

By: Tremain, Garrick, 1941-; Otago daily times (Newspaper)

Reference: H-671-001/018

Description: Cartoons on New Zealand and international political and social issues. Shows the 'Peace Processor' machine in action where Jewish and Palestinian antagonists are placed in one end of the machine and after numerous processes they come out the same. Jim Anderton proposes drastic remedies for medical problems. Shows Helen Clark as a mother trying to deal with her infantile fighting MPs. Shows Labour's Finance Minister, Michael Cullen, taking money from Health and Education to top-up the Government's Superannuation Scheme and then borrowing money to fund Health and Education. This is to show people that the Government is not borrowing to fund the Superannuation Scheme. Shows the Alliance Party waka spliting apart with rowers rowing in two different directions. Comment on Israel blaming Yasser Arafat and the Palestinians for the devastation caused to Palestine by the Israeli military. Shows Queen Elizabeth expressing her appreciation for having turned up for her mothers funeral and having worn a dress rather than her trade-mark trouser suit. Comment on the effectiveness of Jim Anderton in Government. Comment on Jim Anderton's pattern of changing political skins from Labour to New Labour to the Alliance and now onto what ever his new Party will be called. Comment on the poor showing of the National Party in public opinion. Shows a customer to the new Kiwibank wanting to have an account in both Kiwibank and with his existing bank until he decides later which way to go. He adds that Mr Anderton must understand this as he is assuming the same position over being the Government leader of the Alliance but setting up a new party in opposition to them later in the year. Comment on shift from Privy Council to NZ Appointed Court - infers that the new system will be more a roll of the dice rather than a matter of impartially balancing the scales of justice. Comment on the Helen Clark art forgery incident. Illustrates the demonisation of Yasser Arafat. Comment on the increasing need for vigilence in protecting our children from all forms of violence and abuse. Comment on NZ losing the right to co-host the Rugby World Cup with reference to the Helen Clark art forgery incident. Shows the Auckland public looking for alternate ways to blanket spraying to get rid of the Painted Apple Moth. A suggestion is to make the Rugby Union and Trevor Mallard responsible for its protection. This refers to them losing the right to co-host the Rugby World Cup. Comment on National's new tax package. Quantity: 18 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: A4 size photocopies.

Date: ca 1920

By: Hewitt, George R, active 1920-1985

Reference: PAColl-0601

Description: Postcards collected by the depositor while working as an able seaman on HMS Renown during the tour by the Prince of Wales in 1920. Black and white postcards of Auckland, Christchurch, particularly the botanic gardens, Lyttelton, Picton, and Samoa and colour postcards of Wellington. Quantity: 43 b&w photo-mechanical print(s).

Date: [1900s]

By: Pringle, Thomas, 1858-1931; New Zealand. Tourism Department

Reference: PA1-o-316

Description: Album of scenic views of New Zealand, many taken by Thomas Pringle, others taken by photographers from the New Zealand Tourist Department, and others by unidentified photographers. A number are hand-coloured. South Island scenes include Milford Sound, lake and mountain views, and some of Christchurch city. North island scenes include a number in Wellington, with views of city streets, the Chief Post Office, Government Buildings, St John's Church and the railway station. Most of the other North Island views are of tourist destinations, particularly in the thermal regions, with hot springs, geysers and mud pools. There are a large number relating to Maori, especially at Whakarewarewa, with taniko weaving, flax weaving, poi dancers, te hongi, and posed portraits of young girls in front of a meeting house wearing different styles of cloaks. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with dark brown textured cover; 25.5 x 30.0 cm

Date: [1940s-1950s]

From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives

By: Morel, Leo, active 1940s-1950s

Reference: PAColl-0785-1-217

Description: Photographs taken for publication in the New Zealand Free Lance, 1940s-1950s; and one dated 1973. Two Maori girls (Robin Kingi and Makuini Warbrick); bird studies; group of mothers and young children at Ashburton Trotting Club winter meeting; T H Small instructing W Boyd in typing at NZ Institute for the Blind in Tinakori Road; Ordinary seaman Gordon Wilson splicing lines on a northern coaster; Dave Gunn & Jim Sinclair setting out with their horses from Lower Pyke Hut, Hollyford Valley; feeding ducks at Victoria Lake, Wanganui; Vestria (ship); 8000 pound award notice for capture of Ned Kelly and associates, 1879; Chief of Air Staff (Air Vice-Marshal L M Isitt) and Mayor of Wellington at exhibition of war photographs, Oct 1944; antropology student Marie McMahon working on excavations near Rotorua, 1973. G J Sullivan (Te Aroha), Hon R Semple, B M Tene (Hastings), Hon E T Tirikatene (Southern Maori) & W T Johansan (Wellington) taken at Labour Party Conference, 1951; NZ Labour Party Conference held in Wellington, taken in session in Assembly Hall when the death of Prime Minister Rt Hon M Savage was announced, Apr 1940 (two photographs of the assembly, both torn in places). Mr & Mrs Jay Wilbur with their first copy of NZ Free Lance, 1946; wedding photo of D L Woon & his bride Amy Wainwright, with bestman R H Glading & bridesmaid Miss Florence Woon, 1951; debutantes at ball organised by Waipukurau branch of Returned Services Association (Cecily Burkin, Peggy Mills, Ngaire Davies, Joan Gannaway, Joan Grant and Mary Williamson with Major-General A S Wilder, 1951. Wedding of Kathleen Tunnel of Trentham to George Lee of Wallaceville (with description on letterhead of `Brown Owl', Upper Hutt, where the reception was held), Jan 1949. Photographer Leo Morel of Upper Hutt. Quantity: 23 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints

Date: 1927-1949

From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives

By: Raine, William Hall, 1892-1955; Powell, Arthur Walter, 1893-1970; Moore & Thompson (Firm); Bierre, Eric W, 1899-

Reference: PAColl-0785-1-145

Description: Photographs taken for publication in NZ Free Lance between 1927 and 1959, many undated. Includes a variety of subjects and places (see below). Also photographs of Ana Hato at Orakei Korako; roadmakers and road construction at Hopuruahine in Wairoa District; ancient eel weir (patuna), taken by J Faris in 1886; carvings on King Koroki's palace, Turangawaewae Marae, Mar 1938; Maori Meeting House at Te Kaha, East Coast and carved memorial cross, 1959; Meeting House at Whangara, 1959; school children waiting for the bus outside the Ruatoria Primary School, 1959; group of children at Whakarewarewa, 1944, etc Photographers include: W Hall Raine; A W Powell, Eric W Bierre, Moore & Thompson, and others. Also typed list of captions (not all photographs included) Quantity: 47 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints

Date: 1849 - 1852 - 1851

From: Oliver, Richard Aldworth, 1811-1889: A series of lithographic drawings from sketches in New Zealand

Reference: PUBL-0032-02

Description: Groups of Maori and Pakeha on a plain with hills in the background, with low rises on both sides. On the left are cabbage trees. A single figure, Rangihaeata, is standing centrally, addressing Sir George Grey, who is seated in a chair close to Rangihaeata. The incident took place at Waikanae in 1851. The Library has an original watercolour version of this lithograph at C-054-004 Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Hand-coloured lithograph, 268 x 391 mm

Date: [ca 1900]

From: Auckland Star :Negatives

Reference: 1/1-003118-G

Description: Portrait of an unidentified young Maori woman with a moko and short hair. She is carrying a young child on her back, both wrapped in a korowai (Maori tag cloak). Photographed by William Henry Thomas Partington in early 1900s, probably at Wanganui. Other - The moko appears to be retouched, possibly no actual moko? Inscriptions: Marginal notes on negative - bottom right - 28 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 8.5 x 6.5 inches

Date: 1921

From: McDonald, James Ingram, 1865-1935 :Photographs

Reference: PA1-q-257-66-1

Description: Two girls standing in front of the meeting house at Pipiriki in Maori costume worn over European clothes. The girl on the left is holding a taiaha. Photographed by James Ingram McDonald in 1921 Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print

Date: [ca 1900]

From: Auckland Star :Negatives

Reference: 1/1-003084-G

Description: Portrait of a young Maori woman with a moko and short hair, identified as Mare. She is carrying a baby on her back, both wrapped in a kakahu (Maori cloak). Photographed by William Henry Thomas Partington in early 1900s, probably at Wanganui. Other - For another image of this woman see 1/1-003083 Inscriptions: Marginal notes on negative - top left - 10. Mere Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 8.5 x 6.5 inches

Date: [ca 1900]

From: Auckland Star :Negatives

Reference: 1/1-003095

Description: Portrait of a young woman with a moko, carrying her baby on her back enclosed in her cloak (pikau). Photographed by William Henry Thomas Partington in early 1900s, probably at Wanganui. On the back of the file print she is identified as Rihipeti Nihorima or Nikorima, Wanganui River. In the same photograph held by the Whanganui Museum she is identified as Rihipeti Rewi of Ngati Poutama iwi. Source of descriptive information - Te Awa; Partington's photographs of Whanganui Maori, p 67 (Whanganui Museum Collection) Inscriptions: Marginal notes on negative - bottom left - 27 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 8.5 x 6.5 inches

Date: [ca 1900]

From: Auckland Star :Negatives

Reference: 1/1-003077-G

Description: Head and shoulders portrait of a Maori woman with moko and long plaits carrying a baby on her back (pikau). They are wrapped in a tag cloak (korowai). She is identified as Ipimia on label attached to back of glass negative. Photographed by William Henry Thomas Partington, probably at Wanganui, ca 1900. Inscriptions: Marginal notes on negative - bottom right - 26. Ipimia Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 8.5 x 6.5 inches

Date: [ca 1870s]

By: Deveril, Herbert, 1840-1911

Reference: PA7-46-44

Description: Large group assembled beside a creek on a flat area of land on the shores of Lake Taupo to have their photograph taken by Herbert Deveril. Some of the men are holding canoe paddles. Most of the women are wearing nothing above their waist. Photograph taken in 1870s. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Albumen print 23.5 x 36 cm

Date: [ca 1900]

From: Auckland Star :Negatives

Reference: 1/2-008299-G

Description: Portrait of Pare, a young Maori woman carrying a child on her back. The woman and child are wrapped in a kaitaka (taniko bordered cloak). Photograph taken by William Henry Thomas Partington, circa 1900, probably in the Wanganui region. Inscriptions: Marginal notes on negative - top left - 82. Pare Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 6.5 x 4.75 inches

Date: [ca 1900]

From: Auckland Star :Negatives

Reference: 10x8-1725-G

Description: Group photograph taken outdoors of Maori men, women and children, who are very likely all related. They are dressed in European clothing; some are wrapped in blankets. Two older men are sitting on the ground in the front. Photograph taken by William Henry Thomas Partington, ca 1900, probably in the Wanganui district. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - 65 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 8.5 x 6.5 inches, between glass

Date: 10 January 1940

From: Godber, Albert Percy, 1875-1949 :Collection of albums, prints and negatives

Reference: APG-1465-1/4-G

Description: Group of young Maori who visited Wellington from Maungapohatu for the Centennial Exhibition in 1940. Photographed with their teacher Irene Doris Paulger; and with Albert Percy Godber, his wife Laura Godber, the Godber's grandsons, Colin and Norman Hartwig. Photographed by Albert Percy Godber at his home at Whiteman's Road, Silverstream, 11 January 1940. The students are named on the back of the File Print as Kiri Te Kere (back left), Waiparani & Pautere Te Heuheu, Meri Kahukura (front left), and Hiki Kahukura (front row with cloak). An original print of this image is in Godber Album Vol 100, p 84 (PA1-o-194) Inscriptions: Album page - Kiri, Meri Kahukura, Pautene, Hiki Kahukura, Waiparani. 11.1.1940 (Printed in ink on an inserted slip) Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.25 x 3.25 inches

Date: 1851, 1852

From: Oliver, Richard Aldworth, 1811-1889: A series of lithographic drawings from sketches in New Zealand

Reference: PUBL-0032-6

Description: A group of Māori in front of a tent shelter. The group includes two seated women, one breast-feeding an infant, a naked todler reclining in front and two young men standing behind, one with a rifle and cartridge case. A tewhatewha lies in front on top of a pile of cloaks. A third woman kneels to the right, her back to the artist and her face hidden. According to Oliver's accompanying text, the scene is at Kororāreka (modern Russell) in 1851, during the feast (hākari) put on by Tamati Waka Nene. Text reads: 'The man on the right with the musket is Neddy, who fought against us under Heki (Hone Heke) at Ruapekapeka. The girl next to him is Maria ... the woman with the baby is said to be the daughter of the Chevalier Dillon; and on the left is Jane, who was famous for her personal attractions ...The old lady kneeling on the right is "Na Nuia" Pomare's wife, who placed herself in that becoming attitude to avoid having her portrait taken.' 'Jane, who was famous for her personal attractions' may be Jane Gray, daughter of Alexander Gray and Kotero Hinerangi. Title transcribed from item. The Library has an original watercolour version of this lithograph at C-054-021. The Library has an uncoloured version of the tinted lithograph at C-054-006. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: 1 hand-coloured lithograph, 268 x 391 mm

Date: [ca 1900-1910]

From: Price, William Archer, 1866-1948 :Collection of post card negatives

Reference: 1/2-001116-G

Description: View taken at Whakarewarewa showing three young Maori women sitting beside a hot pool washing clothes. Children are sitting on the ground behind the women. In the background are wooden houses and whare. A copy made by William Archer Price from a photograph taken by an unknown photograph in early 1900s. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom centre - 148. Natural hot water tub. Whakarewarewa William Archer Price lived and practised in Queen Street, Northcote, 1909-1910. Source: New Zealand Post Office directories Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.75 x 6.5 inches

Date: 1843 - 1844

By: Merrett, Joseph Jenner, 1815-1854

Reference: A-275-002

Description: A Maori woman, wearing a flax cloak, and a blanket, seated in profile in front of a whare. She is holding a baby and reading a book. The baby is dressed in a white frilled bonnet and white gown. The woman's cloak is a korowai-ngore (pompom cloak) with flax tags and woollen pompoms, (and possibly fringe). In the background is a lake and perhaps Ngaruhoe's volcanic peak beyond that. (Merret visited Taupo in 1841). The woman's name is likely to be Ewaka, judging by the inscription on the verso. The facsimile edition of Mrs Hobson's album (by Else Locke and Janet, Paul, Auckland, 1990) assigns this work the title 'Maori woman reading'. Other Titles - Maori woman reading Inscriptions: Verso - top centre - Ewaka [in pencil] A related pencil blue pen and wash drawing is held in the Grey album, British Library, Add. MS 19953, folio 81, no. 229, lacking the background of lake and mountain shown in the Hobson Album version. The Grey album was donated to the British Museum in 1853, when Grey returned to Britain after his first governorship of New Zealand (Correspondence from Aneleh Midgley Auckland, 13 November 2006). Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on cream wove paper, 170 x 120 mm Provenance: Originally part of Mrs Hobson's album. The album was passed by Eliza Hobson to her daughter, Eliza, Lady Rendel. Transfers: One of several pages removed from the Hobson album for conservation reasons, 1990. This page was formerly located on p. 19 of the album..