Places

Date: 1873-1913

From: Roth, Herbert Otto, 1917-1994: Collected papers, personal papers, photographs and ephemera

Reference: 94-106-46/02

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: ca 1920

Reference: PAColl-4628

Description: Men operating commercial cheese making machinery in a factory at Kaupokonui. Photographer unidentified. Quantity: 2 b&w original photographic print(s). Transfers: Prints housed at PAColl-6304-31 and PAColl-6304-32.

Date: ca 1910-1934

By: Northwood, Arthur James, 1880-1949

Reference: PAColl-4521

Description: Copies of Northwood photographs of gum digging, the timber industry, the flax industry, and social conditions in Northland. Includes a clergyman eating melon with a group of five men in the bush at Okahu, a bullock team pulling a kauri log, and a group of Austrian gum diggers. Each image has at least two copies and a lay-out board. Quantity: 13 b&w original photographic print(s). 6 photocopy/ies.

Date: 6 Jan 1912

By: New Zealand. Native Department

Reference: MS-Papers-8811

Description: Manuscript petition in Maori, signed by Hohepa Paama, Tawhiri Te Mutu, Rapaera Te Teira and 43 others living on Matakana Island, regarding who should work on the railway line from Waihi to Tauranga, and asking that preference be given to them in the construction of the line. With typed translation. Source of title - Supplied by Library Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Ms, typescript

Date: 20 Jan 1915

By: New Zealand. Public Works Department

Reference: MS-Papers-8810

Description: Manuscript petition in Maori, signed by Hemi Maka, R H Wineti, Enoka Ngaitai and fifteen others living at Otamarakau, regarding who should work on the railway line from Tauranga to Opotiki, and asking that preference be given to them in the construction of the line from Waitahanui River to Matata. With typed translation. Source of title - Supplied by Library Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Ms and typescript

Date: 30 Jan-14 Feb 1917

By: New Zealand. Public Works Department

Reference: MS-Papers-8812

Description: Manuscript petition in Maori, from T H Tarakawa of Te Puke, requesting that a railway station be erected at Pukaingataru where the roads from Te Tumu and Maketu meet. With typed translation and rough sketch map. Source of title - Supplied by Library Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Ms, typescript

Date: [ca 1900-1910]

From: Estate of Mr and Mrs E S Knight :Photographs of Wellington

Reference: PAColl-4448-1

Description: Photograph of men sitting and standing on the roof of a warehouse with Daniell written on the side, one holding a flag and others on the ladder leading up to it; and a view over the yard possibly after the warehouse had been demolished leaving the chimney still standing. Quantity: 2 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Photographic prints

Date: 18 Nov 1986, 20 Nov 1986 - 18 Nov 1986 - 20 Nov 1986

From: NZOHA L D Nathan & Co Ltd Oral History Project

By: Drewet, Catherine Matilda, 1911-1987

Reference: OHInt-0083/06

Description: Kate Drewet was born 21 Sep 1911 at Milford, Auckland and lived there all her life. Discusses her father's family who were original settlers in the area, arriving in 1865. Describes her childhood, education, family background and contracting infantile paralysis in 1914. Talks in depth about her career as a shorthand/typist with Bond and Bond Ltd, Auckland, 1928-1960. Speaks about effect of WWII on women's jobs, grocery business, company personnel, the tea business, staff wives, merger with L.D. Nathan and Co. Ltd. Accompanying material - Typewritten family history of early Auckland settlement, "As told by Mr. J. Sheriff, Milford"; newspaper obituaries of grandfather James S Sheriff (ca 1929) and father Joseph J P Sheriff (1955); obituary and service sheet of Kate Drewet, 1987. Venue - Auckland Interviewer(s) - Judith Fyfe Venue - Mrs Drewet's home in Milford, Auckland Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-001365/001366/001367 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-0200. Search dates: 1911 - 1986

Date: 14 April 1989 - 14 Apr 1989

From: NZOHA Country Library Service Oral History Project

By: McArtney, Thelma, 1912-2002

Reference: OHInt-0058/10

Description: Thelma McArtney gives details about her family background, her father's employment history, including his time in charge of Larnach's Castle while it was a psychiatric institution, her mother's musical abilities, family health, her parents' religious and political beliefs, their attitudes to smoking and alcohol and their ideas on discipline. Recalls the importance of both reading and music in her early life, giving details of books read and of her piano lessons. Details her educational history, commenting on teachers, subjects, participation in sport and sex education. Comments on the effect of the Depression on her family. Gives details of her nursing training and employment and gives reasons why she chose to work in mental health area. Describes her marriage to Kenneth McArtney and gives details of his family background, attitude to reading, his health and death from cancer in 1950, his war years as a pianist in the camps in Alexandria (Egypt) and his career in the Education Board, in Napier, Wanganui and Wellington. Describes living with various members of her family in the South Island after her husband's death and how she became involved with the Patearoa Country Library Service library while she was there. Describes settling in Palmerston and taking over the local Country Library Service library. Details pay, collections, visit of first book van with Field Librarian Owen Simmance, living at the library, introducing children's books and loan system and comments on the run down state of the Palmerston library. Details becoming Librarian at the Ashburton Public Library in 1958, pay rates, working with the local Town Clerk, the state of the library when she arrived, getting a loan of Country Library Service books and two staff being sent by Jean Wright from Christchurch to assist in re-establishing the library. Describes her work to build up the library, the special loan collections from the National Library, new staff, raising the image of the library in the community, attending conferences, writing reports on the need for a new building and the visits from overseas libraries. Describes the building of the new library. Recalls doing the Library Certificate training, 1956-1959, talks about G T Alley and Jean Wright, the difference between National Library and other libraries and the importance of going to conferences. Details her move to Waimairi County Library in 1967, being responsible for setting up library service, staff appointments, building up the book stock, planning the new building, problems with associated libraries, readers and staff and the relationship with Country Library Service and National Library. Recalls withdrawal of Enid Blyton books and being responsible for book selection. Notes that she established the Redwood and the Fendalton library during this time. Describes working at the Canterbury University Engineering Library, 1971-1973. Talks about Courtney Shearer who was in charge of this library and discusses difficulties working in a library where she was not in charge and did not know the stock and subject matter. Describes her retirement and move back to Ashburton and reflects on her library career. Venue - Ashburton Interviewer(s) - Hugo Manson Venue - Mrs McArtney's home at Ashburton Accompanying material - Printed abstract contains photocopy of a New Zealand Woman's Weekly interview with Thelma McArtney about the Ashburton Public Library, dated 8 February 1965. Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-002040, OHC-002041, OHC-002042 Tape numbers - OHA CLS 2602, 2603, 2604, 2605, 2606, 2607 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB 305. Printed abstract contains a portrait photograph of Thelma McArtney dated July 1945; a photograph of Thelma McArtney and Russell Sutherland at the launching of book `Land of the Bog Cotton' at Ashburton Public Library in 1960; a photograph of the Ashburton Public Library staff including Thelma McArtney in 1966 and a photograph including Thelma McArtney dated 5 March 1988 taken at the marriage of Monica McKone to Roger McArtney. Search dates: 1912 - 1989

Date: 22 Oct 1986

From: NZOHA L D Nathan & Co Ltd Oral History Project

By: Nathan, Lawrence David Jose, 1910-1987

Reference: OHInt-0083/12

Description: Lawrence Nathan was born 18 April 1910 in Auckland. Details his family background, childhood and education. Describes his career with the family firm of L D Nathan and Co Ltd, starting as an office boy in 1928, director in 1935, chairman/managing director 1944 and retirement from the board in 1980. Discusses his Jewish background, anti-Semitism, family's long association with New Zealand, involvement in Jewish and Auckland civic affairs. Talks about the changes in the company through the years. Venue - Auckland Interviewer(s) - Hugo Manson Venue - 75 Pines Road, Epsom, Auckland Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-001383/001384/001385/001386 Quantity: 4 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 4 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-0206. One b&w photo, portrait ca 1930.. Three xeroxes from "As Old As Auckland", by Lawrence D Nathan, published 1984. Lawrence D J Nathan at his work desk; with the directors of L D Nathan and Co Ltd, 1960; small portrait from the dustcover of the book, ca 1984. Search dates: 1910 - 1986

Date: 13 Feb 1987

From: NZOHA Electricity Centenary Oral History Project Stages I, II and III

By: Robins, William Mercer, 1912-1991

Reference: OHInt-0003/08

Description: Describes family background; father's personality and work as shoe maker, carpenter and bridge inspector; childhood with mention of politics, discipline, books, religion, contact with Maori. Discusses the employment of Maori, problems as Maori moved from pas into towns (Matahina) in the 1960s, Maori women gambling. Recalls education in Auckland especially discipline and lack of sex education. Describes apprenticeship at Fletcher Construction in Auckland from 1927 and backgrounds the firm itself, discusses the Fletchers:- Bill Fletcher, James Fletcher l, (Sir) James Fletcher ll; their way of doing business; the cost of house building. Refers to construction of Civic Theatre, Auckland and Station Hotel, Auckland. Mentions heart attack in 1934. Recalls religion and social life in Napier in 1931 and the aftermath of the earthquake. Describes being manpowered into Public Works Department during World War ll after being turned down for the Air Force. Recalls camp life as carpenter on the construction of Karapiro Power Station in 1945, labour problems, accommodation, social life, cost of living. Describes life at Mangakino Power Station construction project (Foreman Carpenter, 1947-50) including the specially built town, the tunnellers, prostitution and gambling. Mentions Empire Games rowing on Karapiro in 1950, organisational details of responsiblities as Overseer, Ministry of Works at Mangakino, Maraeti, Whakamaru, Atiamuri in the 1950s. Recalls Ministry of Works personalities such as C.W.O. Turner, Engineer in Chief; E.R. McKillop, Commissioner of Works (1946-55); F.M.H. Hanson, Commissioner of Works (1955-61); J.T. Gilkison, Commissioner of Works (1961-1965); S.J. Chesterman, Project Engineer. Discusses jobs as Construction Superintendent, Ministry of Works, for various schemes:- Hydro Scheme at Matahina, Hydro Scheme at Turangi, Thermal Power Station, New Plymouth. Refers to trade unions during this period and the Communist Party. Describes responsibilities; exacavation and construction of Huntly Thermal Power Station, 1973-77. Recalls clashes with engineers. Access Contact - See oral history librarian Venue - Hamilton Interviewer(s) - Hugo Manson Venue - Mr Robins' home at 62 Campbell St, Hamilton Accompanying material - Copy of article entitled "Huntly Power Project" by T.R. Johnston, from unknown source - retirement notice Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB 223. Black and white photograph:-. Bill Robins, 1932. Copies of black and white photographs:-. Frances and Bill Robins, c1975. House at Karapiro being transferred to Mangakino, 1940s Search dates: 1912 - 1987

Date: 19 Nov 1986

From: NZOHA L D Nathan & Co Ltd Oral History Project

By: Watt, Norman Kenneth, 1919-

Reference: OHInt-0083/19

Description: Norman Watt was born 22 Apr 1919 at Devonport, Auckland. Describes family background, childhood, education and early employment as a grocery delivery boy. Details career with Bond and Bond Ltd, from Junior Clerk in 1935, to Accounts, Office Manager, Credit Manager and Computer Output Controller, retiring from the company in 1979. Discusses the grocery trade and changes to the wholesale and retail business, including Four Square and Independent Grocers' Alliance (IGA). Venue - Auckland Interviewer(s) - Judith Fyfe Venue - 19 Huron Street, Takapuna, Auckland Accompanying material - Bond and Bond Co Ltd memos, shareholders' documents, various papers, newspaper clippings. Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-001406/001407/001408/001409 Quantity: 4 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 3.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-0213. Search dates: 1919 - 1935 - 1986 - 1979

Date: 21 Oct 1986

From: NZOHA L D Nathan & Co Ltd Oral History Project

By: Rayner, Aroha Valerie, 1911-1999

Reference: OHInt-0083/16

Description: Aroha Rayner was born 27 Dec 1911 at Te Aroha. Describes family background, childhood and education. Details 43-year career (1928-1971) at L D Nathan and Co Ltd, starting as a shorthand typist and rising to Head Typist from 1946, in charge of all female staff. Discusses close contact with all senior staff and with the Nathan family. Talks about the development of the company during her career. Includes 30 minutes' interview in conjunction with Alan Bellamy. Online abstract for OHC-001399 not available, see printed abstract. Venue - Auckland Interviewer(s) - Hugo Manson Venue - 25 Morvern Road, Epsom, Auckland Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-001396/001397/001398/001399, OHLC-000508/000509/000510 Quantity: 4 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 3.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-0210. One b&w portrait on retirement, 1971.. Three xeroxed photos. Portrait, ca 1955; full-length portrait, ca 1935; portrait of Thomas F Morton, ex General Manager, L D Nathan and Co Ltd. Search dates: 1911 - 1928 - 1986 - 1971

Date: [Between 1910 and 1939]

From: Northwood brothers :Photographs of Northland

Reference: 1/1-010666-G

Description: Maori men digging a drainage ditch in the Kaitaia swamp. Photograph probably taken by Arthur James Northwood between circa 1910 and circa 1939. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 6.5 x 8.5 inches

Date: [ca 1910]

By: Old, Janet Haldane, 1928-2003

Reference: 1/2-137280-F

Description: Freezing workers at Waitara freezing works, photographed circa 1910 by an unidentified photographer. A man in the foreground is skinning a carcass. Leonard William Old is in the centre, with a striped shirt. On his left is Jack Zeier. 2nd left is Mr Bailey. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 1 b&w copy negative(s). Physical Description: Film copy negative

Date: [191-?]

From: Northwood brothers :Photographs of Northland

Reference: 1/1-010655-G

Description: Group of men standing in and beside a drainage ditch in a Kaitaia swamp. There is a small dog standing on the left side of the ditch. Photograph taken ca 1910s by Northwood brothers. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 6.5 x 8.5 inches

Date: [ca 1910]

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

Reference: APG-1438-1/4-G

Description: View of bales of flax fibre (often known as New Zealand hemp, or New Zealand flax, but more correctly known as phormium tenax). The negative is a copy of an image in an unidentified publication, photographed by an unidentified photographer. Copy photographed by Albert Percy Godber circa 1910. Inscription from the publication is visible on the negative, but is not shown on the File Print. Information about place taken from Godber File at TL6/1/15 (1/4 plate. Flax industry. Makerua. Box 13. Copy). Possibly from the Weekly Graphic. Inscriptions: Recto - Plate No. 13. Hemp baled ready for market. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 3.25 x 4.25 inches

Date: ca 1920

From: Webb, Steffano, 1880-1967: Collection of negatives

Reference: 1/1-005060-G

Description: Preparation of sausage casings, Islington Freezing Works, Canterbury, photographed by Steffano Francis Webb circa 1920. Shows four unidentified men working inside a brick building. Other: Note on back of file print reads: Calibration (sizing) Inscriptions: Marginal notes on negative - bottom left - 3 Glossy; Marginal notes on negative - top right - I02 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative

Date: [ca 1910]

From: Northwood brothers :Photographs of Northland

Reference: 1/1-010560-G

Description: Maori woman washing hanks of treated flax. Photograph taken at Lake Ohia, by Northwood brothers, circa 1910s. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 6.5 x 8.5 inches

Date: [191-?]

From: Northwood brothers :Photographs of Northland

Reference: 1/1-010634-G

Description: Interior view of a warehouse, Kaitaia. Workers include a Maori man seating in foreground. Products include door frames, olive oil, and Scott's Emulsion. Photograph taken 1910s by Northwood brothers of Kaitaia. Source of descriptive information - Notes on file print Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 6.5 x 8.5 inches