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Date: [ca 1927-1952]

From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency

Reference: PAColl-4161-01-148

Description: Photographs of aircraft: T-6 (NZ944) flying over Christchurch city; pile of ammunition; American Kittyhawk and their NZ pilots; Tiger Moth on Forest Fire Patrol for State Forest Department flying over forest in the Rotorua area, ca 1949-1952; King George VI at Cranwell RAF Aerodrome, Lincolnshire to see RAF cadets in training; Devon aircraft (De Havilland); `Southern Cross' at Wigram, Sep 1927; `Southern Cross' being photographed from a cine cameraman in a Bristol fighter by a photographer in a third plane, 1927. Quantity: 9 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 1930s-1945

By: Capewell, Edward Hugo, -1943; Hendry, Kenneth Arthur, 1915-1996

Reference: PAColl-5645

Description: Family photographs and views of Fiji, Canada and the Middle East during World War 1939-1945. The photographs of Canada are negatives, and all relate to the RAF Commonwealth air training programme. There are views of Halifax and the ANZAC Club there. Others are of Montreal and New York. There are photographs of soldiers, planes and countryside taken from the air. Then it's off to Britain, views of London, English countryside and active service. One sequence of negatives records a trip to the Middle East. The Fijian photographs are prints taken by a member of the 30th Battalion, that part of the New Zealand army in Fiji sent directly to Lautoka on the west coast of Viti Levu, and stationed at the Namaka Camp, about 17 miles inland from Lautoka. There are views of Namaka Camp, of camp life, of recreations, work, manoeuvres, and the effects of the hurricane that hit Fiji on the 20th Feb, 1941. There are also views of a camp at a place called Comboni (pronounced "thomboni") which is a coastal tourist spot and beach on the western end of the northern coast of Viti Levu towards the Ba River mouth. There is one photograph of a military camp made up of tents at Momi Bay on the west coast of Viti Levu, south of Lautoka. There are views of Suva and an ANZAC Day parade there as well as images of Fijians, villages, Fijian buildings and the country side in general. After his tour of duty in Fiji the creator of this collection was sent to the Middle East. The family photographs date from the 1930s. The largest group of these are records of the New Zealand contingent at the Australian Boy Scout Jamboree held at Frankston, Melbourne, from 27 December 1934 to 13 January 1935. The New Zealand contingent constructed a "Maori Pa" and dressed up in Maori costume. There are 18 prints of this feature of the New Zealand contribution to the jamboree. Arrangement: Negatives at 35 mm 22145 to 22228, and 1/4-81170-F to 1/4-81202-F This collection comes from two different sources. The negatives of Canada are associated with the name of Sergeant E H Capewell (also apparently known as \"Stormy Capewell\"). Those of the New Zealand army in Fiji and the rest of the photographic prints in the collection belonged to Private K A Hendry who came from Dannevirk before the war, and left Trentham camp for Fiji as a member of a field ambulance team. There is also an envelope dated 1943 addressed to him at the General NZ Hospital, 2nd N Z E F, Middle East Forces. During the Second World War New Zealand was responsable for raising forces and organising the defense of Fiji against possible Japanese attack. Brigadier W H Cunningham was put in command and the 8 Infantry Brigade Group was organsed for the operation. The defense strategy centred on the island of Viti Levu. Of the two areas designated as critical one centred on Suva and it's hinterland, and the other in the west centred on Lautoka. In late 1940 the 8 Infantry Brigade Group was transported to Fiji on the Rangitira escorted by the Monowai. It took three trips to effect this and the first troops landed in Fiji on 1 November 1940. The 30th Battalion was that section of the 8 Infantry Brigade Group sent directly to Lautoka on the West coast of Viti Levu. It's main base was Namaka camp inland From Lautoka and linked to the coast by the Colonial Sugar Company's railway. Another camp at Momi Bay, south of Lautoka guarded the Navula passage through the reef off Momi. There was also a temporary camp at a resort beach called Comboni, north of Lautoka. The rest of the 8 Infantry Brigade Group went to Suva which was also the location of the command headquarters. During the organisation of the 8 Infantry Brigade Group troops were assembled at the military camps at Ngaruawahia, Te Rapa, and Trentham. Those at Trentham were support services -- the 7 Field Ambulance, and details such as Pay, Records, Ordnance, Provost and Signals. Private K A Hendry was part of the Trentham operations and evidence suggests that he was a member of the 7 Field Ambulance. The Australian Boy Scout Jamboree held at Frankston, Melbourne, was the first international scouting event held outside the United Kingdom. Over 12,000 scouts from 23 countries attended, and it was the only scouting event held in Australia attended by Lord Robert Baden-Powell (who with his wife, features in two of the prints relating to this event). Quantity: 409 b&w original photographic print(s). 112 b&w original negative(s) Of these 84 are 35mm negative strips comprising 306 images.. Provenance: Purchased from general auction. Name "Sgt Capewell E H" inscribed in front of negative album. Name "Capewell, 198 Main Road, Plimmerton" inscribed in accompanying first aid manual. Transfers: To Other - To Acquisitions 1 copy of "First Aid" transferred 23 March 1998..

Date: 1939-1942

From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives

Reference: PAColl-0785-1-192

Description: Photographs published in New Zealand Free Lance, 1939-1942 to illustrate the British war effort in general and participation of women Includes group of women working on an aircraft at Wigram, Jul 1941 Quantity: 87 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints

Date: 1939-1940

From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives

Reference: PAColl-0785-1-196

Description: Photographs taken for publication in the NZ Free Lance, 1939-1940 `Win-the war rally' organised by Christchurch Returned Soldiers Association and held at Lancaster Park, Jul 1940; Christchurch Red Cross shop and volunteers A Williams, F Scott, N Rattray, and Misses Barbara Greenwood, Sylvia Scott and Shirley Buchanan, Jul 1940. Grand wheel-barrow procession in Christchurch to raise money for the Sick, Wounded and Distress Fund (includes H S Feast, town clerk), Jun 1940; Christchurch bankers Barrel Derby in aid of funds for the RSA, Nov 1940; Christchurch Welcome Club entertaining service men; gathering at the monthly meeting of the wives of Canterbury officers on active service (Mrs C Webster, Mrs W G Morrison, Mrs F E Dornwell, Mrs R Dasler, Mrs L Bean) held at home of Major & Mrs H G Livingstone, Riccarton Road. Gisborne Returned Soldiers' Derby held in aid of its candidate Jill Williams in a patriotic queen carnival; Minute's silence being observed in Armistace Day 1939 on the main street of Gisborne; reunion dinner for members of Gisborne branch of New Zealand Rifle Brigade Veterans Association held at Gisborne RSA rooms, Jul 1940; Old English fair held in Dunedin in aid of the patriotic funds; crowning of Dunedin's patriotic queen and historical pageant at His Majesty's Theatre, Nov 1940; purchase of National war-saving bonds at Post Office Savings Bank, Wellington, Oct 1940; evacuated British children arriving in New Zealand, Oct 1940; Repertory Theatre wartime concert at Trentham, Oct 1940; small girl knitting socks; Spinsters' Club Knitting Bee at Trentham Camp, May 1940. Red Cross Society's depot in Wellington, May 1940 (Miss A McIntosh, Mrs V R Gunn, Mrs G W Guthrie & Miss M Low); Wellington detachment of women motor-drivers formed by Miss Betty Rendle (Audrey Anderson, Noeline Lock, Sheila Wilson, Shirley Spears, Molly Briton Smith, Margaret Farra, Lois Little, Molly Goldfinch, Maida Saunders & Peggy Hyams), Nov 1939. St John & Red Cross street-appeal for the Sick, Wounded and Distress Fund held in Wellington, May 1940 (Major J Abel. Hon Treasuer), May 1940; woman collecting for Orphanage Day at Wellington Railway Station, Dec 1939 Jewish Red Cross Society meeting (President Mrs H E Crust, Treasuer Mrs A Rose McKaskell, Joint Secretarys E Myers & E Friedlander and other members), Oct 1940 Raffle of model bungalow built by children and teachers at Milne Street School, Spreydon, Sep 1940; items on show before bowling club auction in aid of patriotic funds; Christchurch copper trail; young boy on beach at Paraparaumu behind the defence mound he built from sand and named with shells "Defender N.Z." photographer Rev R T Wearne, Ellice Street, Wellington. Royal Air Force photographers, 1938 & 1940 Quantity: 55 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints

Date: 1910-1975

By: Bradshaw, Arthur John, 1905-1981

Reference: MS-Papers-3900

Description: The unpublished autobiography briefly describes Bradshaw's childhood in Christchurch but mainly concentrates on his career in aviation, 1933-1975. Source of title - supplied title Bradshaw established Southland Airways in 1935 and pioneered commercial aviation in Southland and Westland. He served in the Royal New Zealand Air Force and the Royal Air Force from 1940-1947 and flew with reconnaissance and transport squadrons in the Pacific. After a period flying with Belgian and English, airlines Bradshaw returned to New Zealand in 1950. He settled in Nelson where he continued to fly part time until 1975. Quantity: 277 leaves. 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (photocopy)

Date: 15 May 1992

From: Women in World War II Part II

By: Quill, Pamela Barbara, 1920-2010

Reference: OHInt-0064/01

Description: Pamela Quill was born at Kairanga near Palmerston North on 3 October 1920. Gives details of her family background, particularly her parents, growing up on a farm, family values and events and the Depression. Recalls the importance of reading, music and religion. Talks about her social life, lack of sex education, going to school at Wanganui Girls' College and coming home and working on the farm. Describes meeting husband to be Paul Rabone at a dance and immediately falling in love. Talks about their courtship, his joining the Royal Air Force (RAF) and going to England and the outbreak of war. Describes the disappearanc of her brother who was also in the air force. Talks about Paul Rabone's encouragement of her going to England. Notes the ban on people leaving the country for personal reasons at the time and Pamela Quill's visit to Prime Minister Peter Fraser to get special permission. Describes her difficult trip to Britain in 1941 to be with her fiancee. Gives details of their wedding. Talks about living in England while he flew on missions, time spent together on leave, miscarriages, the birth of a daughter and his disappearance on a flying mission in 1944. Recalls expecting that he would turn up, staying in Britain until 1946 and returning to New Zealand on the `Rangitata'. Talks about the difficulty of accepting his death, her life in Wellington with her daughter and remarriage in 1948. Includes her own separate account of her relationship with Paul Rabone. Venue - Palmerston North : 1992 Interviewer(s) - Susan Fowke Venue - Palmerston North Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-004735; OHC-004736; OHC-004737 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB 840.