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Date: Jan 1950

From: Tourist and Publicity

By: Wilson, W, active 1949

Reference: 1/2-020180-F

Description: Resuscitation event during the Wellington district surf lifesaving championships, Lyall Bay, Wellington, January 1950. Johnny Whisker judging. Photograph taken for the National Publicity Studios by W Wilson. Source of descriptive information - Notes on file print. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative Processing information: Copyright and Access Restrictions updated December 2022.

Date: [ca 19 Feb 1950]

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

Reference: 114/113/04-G

Description: View looking down on an Australian versus New Zealand surf lifesaving competition at Titahi Bay in Wellington. Shows cars parked along the sand. Photograph taken circa 19 February 1950 by an Evening Post photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 3.25 x 4.25 inches

Date: [ca 19 Feb 1950]

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

Reference: 114/113/03-G

Description: Lifesavers running down the beach before a crowd, in the Australian versus New Zealand lifesaving competition at Titahi Bay, Wellington. Photograph taken circa 19 February 1950 by an Evening Post photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 3.25 x 4.25 inches

Date: 2011

From: Winter, Mark, 1958- : Digital cartoons published in the Southland Times and other papers

By: Southland times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0017607

Description: Text reads 'Another rabbit from the taxpayer's hat'. Below is a large grinning rabbit with '$' symbols on its bowtie and the words '$36 million, the Easter money' printed on its shirt. It yells 'Come and get me Team New Zealand. Context - Acting Economic Development Minister David Carter said the Government was contractually obliged to give $36 million to Team New Zealand to fight for the 2013 America's Cup in San Francisco. "We will use the America's Cup to our full advantage by showcasing New Zealand's technology, products and services, and encouraging tourism," and "New Zealand is renowned for its skills in building high-quality, innovative marine equipment. Every time we compete internationally, we are showcasing the expertise of our marine industry," Carter said. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 1908

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

Reference: 1/1-019795-G

Description: Te Aro Baths, Oriental Bay, Wellington, during the Wellington Centre Swimming Sports. Looks over the outdoor pool, including the surrounding buildings. Shows a group watching a race. Photograph taken by S C Smith in 1908. Source of descriptive information - Notes on file print Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass dry plate negative

Date: 1957

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

Reference: EP/1957/0665-F

Description: Mass line up of particpants at the New Zealand Surf Life Saving Championships, Lyall Bay, Wellington, New Zealand. Photographed by an Evening Post staff photographer in 1957. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative 6 x 6 cm

Date: 2011

From: Scott, Thomas, 1947- :[Digital cartoons published in the Dominion Post]

Reference: DCDL-0017598

Description: Acting Economic Development Minister David Carter holds a document and grins with delight saying 'The govt will make a 36 million dollar contribution to Team NZ's next America's Cup challenge'. He then says 'I can't read any more of this. I'm in danger of falling asleep' In the upper right corner a yacht sails through the water. Context - Carter said the Government was contractually obliged to give the money to Team New Zealand to fight for the 2013 America's Cup in San Francisco. "We will use the America's Cup to our full advantage by showcasing New Zealand's technology, products and services, and encouraging tourism," and "New Zealand is renowned for its skills in building high-quality, innovative marine equipment. Every time we compete internationally, we are showcasing the expertise of our marine industry," Carter said. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 1955

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

Reference: EP/1955/0363-F

Description: Photograph taken for the Evening Post newspaper of Wellington by an unidentified staff photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, 6.5 x 6.5 cm

Date: [ca 19 Feb 1950]

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

Reference: 114/113/07-G

Description: Men standing beside a reel of cable at an Australian versus New Zealand lifesaving competition, Titahi Bay, Wellington. `Paekakariki surf club' is painted on the reel. Photograph taken ca 19 February 1950 by an Evening Post photographer. Other - Refer 114/113/03 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 3.25 x 4.25 inches

Date: 1920s

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

Reference: 1/2-045892-G

Description: At Paekakariki beach a crowd is gathered around what is probably a surf club. A life saving competition appears to have been taking place with the "Lyall Bay Life Saving Club" being painted on one of the rope reels. Taken by Sydney Charles Smith circa 1925. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).

Date: [ca 1930s]

From: Original photographic prints and postcards from file print collection, Box 5

By: Robson, Edward Thomas, 1875-1953

Reference: PAColl-5800-18

Description: Island Bay Surf Life Saving Club team during competitions. Photograph taken by Edward Thomas Robson, circa 1930s. Inscriptions: Verso - bottom right - E T Robson (Photo Copyright) 105 Manners St. Wellington Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 26 February 1950

From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives

By: Weigel, William George, 1890-1980

Reference: PAColl-0785-1-148-005

Description: Crowds watching the Inter-Dominion surf life-saving championships between New Zealand and Australia held at New Brighton, Christchurch. Photograph taken 26 February 1950 by George Weigel. Inscriptions: Verso - top centre - NZ Beats Australia; Verso - centre - General view of crowd at life saving, Sunday 26/2/50. Weigel 28/2/50; Verso - bottom centre - New Brighton Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print, 15.8 x 21 cm

Date: between 1939-1940

From: Original photographic prints and postcards from file print collection, Box 4

Reference: PAColl-5744-08

Description: Maranui Surf Club Team for the Centennial Rescue Cup, 1939-40 season. Shows P R Malthus, D K Evans, E A Raven, F A J Pennington, J T Clark and J E Hatchwell. Taken by an unidentified photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: [ca 19 Feb 1950]

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

Reference: 114/113/06-G

Description: Australian lifesavers in an Australian versus New Zealand lifesaving competition at Titahi Bay, Wellington. Shows two team members winding a cable on the beach. Photograph taken circa 19 February 1950 by an Evening Post photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 3.25 x 4.25 inches

Date: February 1937

From: Maranui Surf Life Saving Club :Photographs

Reference: PA1-f-147-14-3

Description: Members of Taylors Mistake Surf Life Saving Club compete in the final of the beltman's championship during the New Zealand Championships held at Lyall Bay, Wellington. Photograph taken February 1937 by an unidentified photographer, possibly The Evening Post. Inscriptions: Album page - beneath image - 16. Even then they called it "Boadicea, modern style"!. Taylor's Mistake getting away in the beltman's final of the N.Z. Championships at Lyall Bay, Feb 20, 1937. They placed second. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 15.6 x 20.7 cm, mounted on album page

Date: 1918

From: Making New Zealand :Negatives and prints from the Making New Zealand Centennial collection

By: O'Neill, B, active 1918

Reference: MNZ-0992-1/4-F

Description: Group portrait of swimmers, and others, at the first New Zealand junior and intermediate championships held at Wanganui in 1918. Shows a trophy on the right. Includes Gwitha Shand (bottom row, second from right) and Violet Walrond (bottom row, third from right). (Photograph taken by B O'Neill ?) Published in 'Making New Zealand' Vol 2, No 26, page 21 Quantity: 1 b&w copy negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative Provenance: Item lent by the New Zealand Amateur Swimming Association to the Department of Internal Affairs for publication in 'Making New Zealand' in 1939.

Date: 24 January 1970

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

Reference: EP/1970/0371-F

Description: Titahi Bay A team, winners of the Shaw Savil Shield surf boat race across Cook Strait, 24 January 1970. They are from left - J Gilbert. B Laing. W Rountree. J Dumble. J Campbell. The child is the team mascot and son of J Campbell. Photographed by an Evening post staff photographer, 24 January 1970. This photograph was published in the Evening Post 26 January 1970. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative 6 x 6 cm

Date: 23 November 1970

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

Reference: EP/1970/5047-F

Description: Women's team at surf life saving carnival, Paekakariki, New Zealand. Photographed by an Evening post staff photographer 23 November 1970. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate film negative, 35mm

Date: 1957

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

Reference: EP/1957/0668-F

Description: Photograph taken for the Evening Post newspaper of Wellington by an unidentified staff photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, 6.5 x 6.5 cm

Date: [ca 1930s-1940s]

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

Reference: PAColl-6208-43

Description: Boys in swimming togs wait at the side of an outdoor pool during swimming sports at Christ's College. Taken by an unidentified photographer, circa 1930s to 1940s. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print