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Date: ca 1866-1888

By: Cresswell, Diana, active 2000; Davis, William Henry Whitmore, 1812-1901; Wrigglesworth, James Dacie, 1836-1906; Wrigglesworth and Binns (Firm)

Reference: PAColl-6229

Description: 1 mounted print showing Wright's farm; 1 mounted albumen print by J D Wrigglesworth showing an unidentified scene; 3 mounted albumen prints by Wrigglesworth & Binns showing the Pleione aground at Waikanae and at the Railway Wharf, Wellington; 3 mounted prints by W H Davis showing the Wellington waterfront, ca 1866 (parts of a panoramic sequence). Quantity: 8 b&w original photographic print(s). Provenance: The photographs were collected by the family of John Martin (1822-1892) of Huangarua, his son William James Martin, and his grandson William Geddes Martin (the father of the donor).

Date: 1940 - 1949

By: Gordon Harcourt Ltd

Reference: MapColl-832.4799gbbd/A/ca.1940/Acc.14598

Description: A copy of a cadastral map of the area between The Terrace and Whitmore Street, Boulcott Street to Cuba Street, Brougham Street to Clyde Quay Wharf and Herd Street. Sections and subdivisions are numbered and include numerous Deeds plan numbers. Government, provincial and Thorn Reclamation land includes block numbers. Wharves are named. Names include Town Hall, and land belonging to the Wellington Harbour Board and Wellington City Council is marked. Streets are named, as are some rights of way such as Opera House Lane. Red ink annotations show property values in pounds sterling. Title supplied by cataloguer - subtitle taken from top right of map Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Ink on diazo print, some colour, scale not given, 107.2 x 74 cm.

Date: [Between 1841 and 1929]

By: Reade, M A (Mrs), active 1969; Heaphy, Charles, 1820-1881; Burton Brothers (Dunedin, N.Z.); Tyree Brothers (Firm); Bragge, James, 1833-1908

Reference: PA1-o-430

Description: Recent prints from old photographs of Wellington, originallty taken between about 1841 and 1929. Includes one photograph of a painting of Wellington waterfront from 1841, by Charles Heaphy. Only a few images identify the photographers, the Burton Brothers, Tyree Brothers and James Bragge. The Bragge photograph (looking down to the Harbour from Hill Street taken in the 1880s) was identified from his horse-drawn carriage with his name and occupation emblazoned on the side. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with red mock-crocodile textured cover, entitled `Photographs'; 26.0 x 36.5 cm Processing information: Most of the photographs have reference numbers linking them with items in the Alexander Turnbull Library photographic collections.

Date: 1929 - 1938

By: Cook, Rodney, 1930-

Reference: MapColl-832.4799gmbd/A/[193-?]/Acc.37360

Description: Part of a map of Lambton, Wellington, from the New Zealand Railways Goods Yard, Thorndon, southwards to the Queen's Wharf, eastwards to the Botanical Gardens and northwards to the Tinakori Reservoir. Shows the outline of the proposed new wharves (Lambton and Thorndon), named streets, section numbers, some with acreage, significant dwellings, such as the Turnbull Library, Synagogue, Orphanage, cemeteries, parliament buildings, swimming baths, schools, part of the Botanical Gardens, part of the Town Belt, Ahumairangi Heights (now part of Wilton), and part of the Kaupapa Maori Land Block. Shows the Wireless Telegraph Station Reserve. Written on map: Certified correct (signed ? Clapperton, Chief surveyor) 1/12/[19]37 Stamped on map: 19937 Note on map in ink: 'Wgtn Railway Stn opened Dec 1937, not shown - makes this map doubtful in other respects. Note Jan 1988' (unsigned) Title supplied by cataloguer Quantity: 1 map(s). 1.30 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Photographic copy, scale indeterminable, 40.7 x 46.7 cm Provenance: Donated by Rodney Cook, July 1999

Date: 1943

By: New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey. Wellington District Office

Reference: MapColl-832.4799gbbd/A/1943/Acc.12633

Description: Cadastral, surveyed map showing Wellington Harbour Board reclaimed land bounded by Hinemoa Street and Waterloo Quay, Wellington, including acreage, and certificate of title, Wellington Survey Office and deposited plan numbers. Land is shown as owned by His Majesty the King and the Wellington Harbour Board. Part of the land described in the second schedule of the Act is highlighted, being an area of over one acre. Stamped PWD 118462; and SO 21090. Signed by chief surveyor. File 9/663. Lists reference plan numbers. Stamped New Zealand Lands and Survey Department, Wellington District Office, photostat copy. Written on reverse: Hinemoa Street Loan and ?Unc. land Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Negative photographic copy, scale indeterminable, 44.5 x 45.4 cm

Date: 1929

Reference: MapColl-832.4799gbbd/A/[1929?]/Acc.14579

Description: Map showing existing and proposed wharves along Lambton Harbour, Wellington, neighbouring New Zealand Railways yards, and nearby streets, from Roxborough Street Mount Victoria to The Terrace, and the Hutt Road. Named wharves include Clyde Quay, Taranaki St, Queen's, Railway, Glasgow, King's, Pipitea, Lambton and Thorndon. Five wharves are proposed, three between Clyde Quay and Taranaki St Wharf, and Lambton and Thorndon. Some properties adjacent to the wharves show government valuation figures, mostly at 1929 values. The Public Works and the Marine Department are shown. Written on recto: City. Wharf area ; wharves Title from map recto and from cataloguer (in square brackets). Written on map: D257 Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Diazo photoprint on dressed linen, scale indeterminable, 47.5 x 95.4 cm

Date: 1849

By: Great Britain. Hydrographic Office

Reference: MapColl-832.47aj/1849/Acc.24811

Description: Hydrographic map of Lambton Harbour, from Kaiwharawhara Point, south-eastwards to Oriental Bay, in the Wellington Harbour. Shows extensive soundings in fathoms, a pa (kainga) and the Waterloo Inn at Kaiwharawhara Point, southwards to 'Cliff' (Pipitea) Pa, military barracks, Thorndon settlement, Government House and offices, Custom House, a pa (kainga) on the coast at ?Te Aro Stream, Mount Cook military barracks, a large inlet (to present day Basin's Reserve) and a mill. Stamped 'Hydrographic Office 13 Jan 1954'. Written on map (before copying) 'L9267 Shelf Xz (Tracing same no. & shelf)'. Provides latitude and longitude of Pipitea Point, and tidal range. Attached to bottom of map (before copying) is a sketch from off Point Jerningham showing the harbour to Pipitea Point, houses, ships and hills. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photocopy, scale indeterminable, 66.8 x 57.3 cm.

Date: 16 February - 21 March 1958

From: Tomsett, Maurice William Henry :Colour slides of New Zealand

Reference: PA12-7762

Description: Phase 4 continued - 74. Distant view of Wellington from air; 75. Approaching Paraparaumu Airport. Phase 5; Wellington - 76. Wellington - looking across bay to Miramar and ocean; 77. Wellington - looking at new Rongotai Airport; 78. Lower Hutt, Southwood's fine, melted steel tube; 79. Port Nicholson, Somes Island, looking to Wellington from Gracefield; 80. Port Nicholson, Hutt River, reclamation work; 81. View up Hutt Valley; 82. View from Kelburn Park towards Government House and Hospital; 83. View from Kelburn Park across Lambton Harbour to Mt Victoria, Wellington's highest; 84. View from Kelburn Park across wharves to Petone, Lower Hutt; 85. Ohira Bay; 86. Siren's Rocks; 87. Tetrapods and beakwater in Lyall Bay, Rongotai airport; 88. From Mt Victoria across Evans Bay to Rongotai; 89. From Mt Victoria down to City proper; 90. Small craft in Lambton Harbour; 91. Near Evans Bay; 92. En route to Greytown (Wind); 93. En route to Greytown, eastern side of range. Phase 6 - Palmerston North; 94-96. Central Square gardens, All Saints church; 97. Tower and shell containing clock and chimes from P.O. damaged in earthquake of 1942. Quantity: 24 colour original transparency/ies.

Date: 7 Mar 1969

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-68516-F

Description: Aerial photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, 1/2 plate

Date: 17 Jun 1971

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-69782-F

Description: Aerial photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, 1/2 plate

Date: 1862

Reference: MapColl-832.4799gbbd/A/1862/Acc.14103

Description: Cadastral map showing part surveyed, numbered sections for sale on Customhouse Quay, Lambton Quay, and Harbour Street, Lambton Harbour, Wellington, highlighting sections already sold, as well as reserves for Customs and Post Office, Society of Oddfellows building, government reserve, Scotch Kirk, 'Noah's ark' in red. Note under title reads: For upset prices and further particulars, see Government Gazette of Nov 21st, 1862. See also accompanying photocopies (3 pages) of: sheet from New Zealand Government Gazette, Nov 21, 1862 (giving prices); report of claim by J Plimmer Committee, 1862; and copy of manuscript map of block comprising new street (Hunter Street), Lambton and Customhouse quays, showing 'Noah's Ark' (near Plimmer's Wharf). See also similar map held at MapColl-832.4799gbbd/A/1962/Acc.7792 Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on ink and paper, 32 x 41 cm

Date: 7 Mar 1969

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-68517-F

Description: Aerial photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, 1/2 plate

Date: 7 Mar 1969

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-68515-F

Description: Aerial photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, 1/2 plate

Date: May 1951

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-28356-G

Description: Aerial photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative, 4.75 x 6.5 inches

Date: 1 May 1965

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-64353-F

Description: Aerial photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, 1/2 plate

Date: 1 May 1965

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-64351-F

Description: Aerial photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, 1/2 plate'

Date: 30 May 1950

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-24261-G

Description: Aerial view of Wellington, taken 30 May 1950 by Whites Aviation. Shows the flying boat 'Ararangi' flying over the city. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative, 12.1 x 16.4 cm

Date: 29 Nov 1963

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-61161-F

Description: Aerial photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, 1/2 plate

Date: 7 Mar 1969

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-68372-F

Description: Aerial photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, 1/2 plate

Date: 7 Mar 1969

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-68369-F

Description: Aerial photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, 1/2 plate