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Date: 1990 - 2002

By: Bromhead, Peter, 1933-; Dominion (Newspaper)

Reference: A-366-096/132

Description: Cartoons on government departments and political and social issues in New Zealand. 118-122 one series on ACC; 123 pencil drawing Quantity: 37 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Black felt pen drawings on paper, sizes vary.

Date: 1979 - 1980

By: Bromhead, Peter, 1933-; Auckland star (Newspaper)

Reference: A-359-326/342

Description: Cartoons on New Zealand and international political and social issues. Quantity: 17 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Black ink on card, sizes vary. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1997.

Date: 1911

By: Kelly, Adam Maxwell, -1928

Reference: MapColl-832.1291gbbd/A/1911/Acc.50141

Description: Survey map of Auckland Harbour Board land required for Railway purposes. The land is bounded by a planned Quay Street extension across an area of reclaimed land, and by King's Drive. The existing Railway land is lots 3006 (which is crossed by Breakwater Road) and 12167. The map also shows sections of Customs Street, Beach Road, Quay Street and Railway Wharf to the left of the existing yards, and Factory Road, Selwyn Terrace and St. George's Bay Road to the right. Scale given as 3 chains to the inch. Signed "A Maxwell Kelly 18.10.11" At head of map: "VIII Rangitoto S.D." Annotated stamp at top right: Tracing 2055, C.E. 8364/17, Date 18.10.11 Similar to MapColl-832.1291gbbd/A/1911/Acc.50140 Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink on dressed linen, coloured, scale indeterminable, 70.3 x 70.6 cm. Provenance: Purchased at auction from Dunbar Sloane, May 2007; probably originally from New Zealand Railways Department

Date: 1929

From: New Zealand Railways :[Ephemera relating to railways, railway trains, rail timetables, rail travel in New Zealand. 1920-1929]

By: Cory-Wright & Salmon Ltd

Reference: Eph-A-RAIL-1929-01

Description: Booklet giving specifications of the electric substation at Woolston installed by the Public Works Departmentled by New Zealand Railways, and the electric locomotives. The front cover shows an electric engine emerging from the Christchurch-Lyttelton rail tunnel. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset print on booklet of four pages, 202 x 135 mm. Provenance: Cory-Wright & Salmon papers, acquired in 1977. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - 77-048. - Transferred from Manuscripts 77-048..

Date: 1926

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

Reference: APG-1330-1/2-F

Description: "Ua" 177, steam locomotive (4-6-0 type), known as the "Kingston Flyer", hauling a goods train, at Kingston. Photographed by Albert Percy Godber. This image is a film negative taken from the print in Godber Album Vol 109, p 248 (PA1-q-102), with the inscription "Kingston". "Ua" 177 steam locomotive was built by Sharp Stewart (maker's no. 4505/99), went into service in January 1900, and was written off in March 1937. See "Register of New Zealand Railways steam locomotives, 1863-1971" by W G Lloyd. Note on back of file print reads "Kingston". Inscriptions: Album page - bottom centre - Kingston. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative 17.25 x 11.75

Date: [1900s-1910s?]

From: Mercer, Robert, fl 1964 :Photographs and albums of Maori, New Zealand views, and illustrations

Reference: PA1-o-339

Description: Album of photographs taken by unidentified photographers, taken in central North Island, and Otago and Southland regions, circa 1900s and 1910s. Some of the images are related to railways, including North Island scenes of the first passenger trip on 14th February 1909, during which the train stopped on the Raurimu Spiral because of a lack of engine power to haul it; the railway station at Longburn; a locomotive owned by the Wellington and Manawatu Railway Company; various engines including one image showing a J Class locomotive and an A Class locomotive with the caption "Note the difference in 20 years". South Island trains are shown in the Catlins District, including the construction of the Catlins River Railway, the Houipapa Quarry on the Catlins River Extension, loading wagons in the Balclutha ballast pit, the viaduct across the Catlins River at Houipapa, the Clutha Railway Bridge, and the Houipapa terminus on the Catlins River Railway. The North Island scenic views include the areas around Lake Rotorua, the Government Sanatorium at Rotorua, Sophia's Whare, a group of Maori boys diving for pennies, Whakarewarewa, Okere and Ohakune. Scenic views in the South Island are mostly around Dunedin (including Telford's country house in the Balclutha District), Clutha River, Balclutha, and the Catlins, including flax swamps and flax mills in the Catlins District. Many of the images are taken with an emphasis on atmosphere, includingGathering storm", "Beside the winding river", "Outward bound", "A heavy pull" and "A calm day". Inscriptions: Album page - "Thus we remember many a sunny hour with bike and camera"-Inside back cover Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with very dark blue cover, black leather corners and spine; 22 x 29 cm

Date: 1928

From: Angus, Robert K, fl 1964 :New Zealand photograph albums

Reference: PA1-q-010

Description: Album containing 1928 souvenir booklet celebrating New Zealand's first Commerce Train, which travelled through Auckland Province between 26th October 1928 and 4th November 1928. Souvenir number of the Commerce Train News, published by New Zealand Railways. Bound in with the book are photographs taken by an unidentified passenger on the trip. There are photographs in the booklet, which include several portraits of men on the trip, photographs of farmland, dairy factories, cement works, Arapuni Hydroelectric works showing the dam and the spillway, kauri forests, trains and cars, and group photographs of the personnel. Full lists of personnel are included in the book. Other - Photographs possibly taken by Robert Angus, manager of Cook & Son, Shortland St., Auckland, who was a member of the tour. Father of the donor Robert K Angus? Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: 320 x 260 mm dark blue suede cover, spine embossed with decoration

Date: ca 1905

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

Reference: 1/4-039002-G

Description: E class locomotive, E 66, at the Petone Railway Workshops, with William Godber standing on the front. This image is a copy negative made from an original print taken by A P Godber. The original negative is at APG-0242-1/2. Note on back of file print reads: "E 66 ('Pearson's Dream'). At Petone. Used on Rimutaka Incline. William Godber in front. Designed by G A Pearson. Built Petone Workshops 1905." See A N Palmer & W W Stewart 'Cavalcade of New Zealand locomotives' Rev. ed. (Reed, 1965), p 83. Known as "Pearson's Dream", designed by G A Pearson, and built at the Petone Railway Workshops for use on the Rimutaka Incline, in 1905; written off in 1917. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.25 x 3.25 inches

Date: 1982-1983

By: New Zealand Railways

Reference: PAColl-0011

Description: Photographs illustrate rolling stock, electronic equipment, personnel and other aspects of NZR operations Quantity: 32 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 1980 - 1989

From: Hill, Perry Martin, 1926-2005 :[Architectural plans. 1960-1990s]

Reference: Plans-2007-030-0449/0469

Description: Includes plans for named and unnamed / generic houses. Includes floor plans and plans of details of architraves, skirting, jambs, trim, cornices, etc. Plans include: 0449-0451: "Shoebox speculative" floor plans and elevation 0452-0453: New Zealand Railways standard workmen's hut 0454-0455: Fireplaces - Williams Cottage and Hamel 0456: Detail sketches from Bannister's architectural history 0457: 108 Milton Road Napier [and] Powdrell Station Wairoa. Architrave details only 0458: Railway villa Paraparaumu [and] Blampeide house, Blackwoods Ngatapa [Skirting and architrave details] 0459: 53 Rugby Street 1913 [and] Ranginui 1870s [Wooden rail and newel details only] 0460-0461: Hurworth house floor plans 0462: Mrs Beale 0463: Teacher's residence Waihakeke [and] Teacher's residence Mangatinoko [Mangatainoka] 0464-0465: Garnier, 17 Wade Street 0466: Cook 0467: Iffenwen / Ifanwen 0468: 7 Derby Street Gisborne [and] Timaru 0469: Harris [Street Gisborne?] Cornice, dado Quantity: 24 plan(s). Physical Description: Pencil drawings, sizes varying

Date: 1973 - 1992

From: Heath, Eric Walmsley 1923- :[27 boxes of cartoons drawn for the "Dominion", 1970-1980s?].

By: Heath, Eric Walmsley, 1923-

Reference: C-133-010/040

Description: Includes cartoons about: Chinese nuclear weapons testing; Trawlermen blockading Wellington and Auckland harbours; Air New Zealand air fares; Cost cutting at hospitals; Fumigation because of a cockroach problem at Hutt Hospital elderly ward; Pollution in Wellington harbour and nuclear weapons testing at Mururoa; Wharfies knock off because of dead rat found in the hull of a ship; Air New Zealand passengers bypassing customs; Port hold up as 400 used cars are steam cleaned; New Zealand medical council; Railway fares rise by 10%; Industrial disruption from railway workers; Condemned railway carriages being demolished; Wellington airport runway; Gambling to see what will come first, an eruption of Mt. Egmont or a nuclear weapon being used in warfare; Doctor's going on strike; Bikies ruling the roads; Bus and train fares rising; Housing; Do it yourself medical treatment; Railway workers asked to report on their workmates to reduce pillaging; Australia to build four frigates for New Zealand; New Zealanders buy 3 Frances Hodgkins fakes; Defence cost cutting; Public health; Rio 1992. Quantity: 31 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on card, various sizes.

Date: 1928

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

Reference: APG-1763-1/2-G

Description: View of a New Zealand Railways exhibit entitled "Keeping the wheels turning" at a transport exhibition, at the Petone Railway Workshops. Photograph taken by Albert Percy Godber in 1928. Information from Godber's index (TL 6/1/15) held in Photographic Archives (under 1/2 plate negatives: Box 109. Transport exhibit. Petone Shops. 1928.) Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 6.5 x 4.75 inches

Date: 1987

Reference: Eph-C-PHOTO-EXHIBITION-1987-1

Description: Includes: Enjoyable Pursuits: Betty Wilson. Exposures Gallery, Wellington, 28 September-24 October 1987. (2 copies). Herbert Deveril, Photographer. The Hocken Library, Dunedin, 3 June-13 July, 1987. Maori Gardens Summer 86: Julie Riley. Exposures Gallery, Wellington, 4-30 May 1987. Real Pictures, Auckland, 20 July-7 August 1987. (2 copies). Mujehadeen, Black & White Photos from Afghanistan: Terence White. Exposures Gallery, Wellington, 3-28 February 1987. Auckland Museum March 1987. (2 copies). Necessary Protection: Photographs Fiona Clark. Exposures Gallery, Wellington, 1-30 December 1987. (2 copies). The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra: Photographs 1959-1986 by Tom Shanahan. Exposures Gallery, Wellington, 2-28 June. (2 copies). The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra: Photographs 1959-1986 by Tom Shanahan. Wellington Michael Fowler Centre 23 Feb - 8 March; Auckland St Luke's Shopping Complex Mt Albert March 9-14; Shore City North Shore March 16-26; Dunedin Town Hall March 31 - April 17; Christchurch Town Hall May 9-16 [1987] (Shows photograph of Igor Stravinsky conducting; he performed in New Zealand in 1961) NZR Railways, End of an Era: Colour photographs [by] Christine Laven. Exposures Gallery, Wellington, 31 August-26 Sptember 1987. (2 copies). Penman's Portraits: [Portraits by] Neil Penman. Porirua Museum, 35 November 1987-14 February 1988. (2 copies). Remarking Time: Grace Cochrane. Manawatu Art Gallery, 4 June-6 September 1987. Robert Pearson: Photographs. Real Pictures, Auckland, 12-27 October. Southern Cross Gallery, Wellington, 24 November-6 December. Still Light: Photographs by Nikki Robb. Exposures Gallery, Wellington, 2-31 March. Still Life Still Looking: Photographs by Jennifer French. Southern Cross Gallery, Wellington, 28 September-14 October 1987. Symbols & Shrines: Maureen Zanderigo. Exposures Gallery, Wellington, 3-29 August 1987. (2 copies). Tongariro: Photographs by Brian Enting. Exposures Gallery, Wellington. Commences 30 March. (2 copies). Wayne Barrar: Photographs. Sarjeant Gallery [Wanganui], 4-28 February 1987. Week in New York: Ans Westra. Exposures Gallery, Wellington, 3-28 November. (2 copies). Wellington Polytechnic Students 1987: Photographs, Sculptures. Wayne Barrar, Johan Heinrich. 331/3 Gallery, Wellington, 19 September-10 October. Quantity: 12 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) on poster. 6 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on poster. Physical Description: Photolithographs on posters, sizes varying up to 500 x 350 mm. Provenance: Donated at various times. One donated by the NZ Symphony Orchestra in 2013.

Date: 18 Nov 2002

From: Oral history of cycling in New Zealand

By: Cheyne, Richard Thomas Charles, 1924-2007

Reference: OHInt-0783-02

Description: Interview with Dick Cheyne born 1924 in Oamaru. Describes shifting around the South Island as he grew up, and leaving school at the age of 13 to work as a messenger boy. Recalls working as a delivery boy for Tanner's Fruit Shop (Proprietor Alec Tanner) in Christchurch and riding a tricycle. Mentions customers Wally Atack and Lady Wigram. Describes his career at New Zealand Railways in detail and his progression through the company. Talks about cycling being the main mode of transport for railway workers until the 1960s. Describes the changing technology of bicycles including gearing and suspension. Discusses cycle commuting and bike shops in Christchurch. Mentions various bicycle manufacturers including Bulters, Gammages and Jones. Mentions the Austral Star and Melvern Star bicycles. Describes the history of bicycle racing in New Zealand in particular the Canterbury region. Mentions various races including the Austral Wheel Race, Timaru to Christchurch, Round the Gorges and Tour de France. Mentions various Canterbury racing tracks including Lancaster Park and English Park. Mentions riders such as Charles Forbes (NZ Winner of the 1900 Austral), Jack and Dick Arnst, Billy Webb, George and Harold Sutherland, Major Taylor (World cycling champion from America), "Plugger" Bill Martin (scratch winner of the 1901 Austral), Reg Harris, Phil O'Shea, Jack Fitzgerald, Hubert Opperman, Harry Watson, Tino Tabak, and Arie van Vliet. Describes his interest in collecting old bicycles and mentions another collector Leon Levin. Mentions various bicycles in his collection. Interviewer(s) - Jonathan Kennett Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-4149. Colour photograph of Dick Cheyne taken 11 Jan 2003 Search dates: 1924 - 2002

Date: 1863 - 1963

From: New Zealand Railways :[Ephemera relating to railways, railway trains, rail timetables, rail travel in New Zealand. 1960-1965]

By: Stewart, William Walter, 1898-1976; New Zealand Railway and Locomotive Society

Reference: Eph-A-RAIL-1963-01

Description: Shows a reproduction of artist W W Stewart's impression of the official train arriving at Christchurch from ferrymead on the opening day of the first section of New Zealand Railways, December 1 1863. Canterbury Railways locomotive no. 1, on the 5ft 3in gauge was driven by Abraham Beverley. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph on sheet 168 x 194 mm, inside grey cover, 189 x 228 mm. Provenance: Purchased from Anah Dunsheath, Auckland, in May 2010.

Date: 1909

By: Kelly, Adam Maxwell, -1928

Reference: MapColl-832.1291gbbd/A/1909/Acc.50142

Description: Auckland Station yard (lot 3006) with adjacent land proposed to be added. Station yard is bounded by Quay St, Customs St East and Beach Road, Kings Drive and the harbour. It is crossed on the left by Breakwater Road, which runs from the Railway Wharf to the intersection of Customs St East, Fort St and Beach Road. The area of land proposed to be added to the Station yard is immediately to the right of the Railway Wharf. An area extending from the breakwater into the harbour and including a slip and shed is marked as proposed to be given up by Railways. An area of Auckland Harbour Board land at the intersection of Breakwater and Beach Roads is also highlighted; it includes a building marked John Burns and Co. lessee. Also highlighted is an area of reclaimed Auckland Harbour Board land bounded by the Railway yard and Kings Drive, with a building marked Winstone Limited, lessee. Immediately adjacent to this are Shaw Savill & Albion Company Ltd sheds. Scale given as 1 chain to an inch. Signed "A Maxwell Kelly" At head of map: "VIII Rangitoto S.D." "2097" stamped at bottom right Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and wash on dressed linen, scale indeterminable, 69 x 83.6 cm. Provenance: Purchased at auction from Dunbar Sloane, May 2007; probably originally held by New Zealand Railways Department

Date: 1903-1911, 1970

By: Keller, Peter, 1880?-1961; Christie, John Hellard, 1897-1985

Reference: MS-Papers-1073

Description: Recollections of his early days constructing railways at Raurimu, Ohakune, 1903-1908, and Westland, 1908-1911. Originally compiled for NZBC programme Open Country, by J H Christie from Peter Keller's diary (MS-1103). Includes photocopy of covering letter to Mr Christie Quantity: 1 folder(s) (29 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (photocopy)

Date: 1900 - 1904 - 1905

From: Hill, Perry Martin, 1926-2005 :[Architectural plans. 1960-1990s]

By: Troup, George Alexander (Sir), 1863-1941

Reference: A-408-081/083

Description: Shows floor plans, elevations and sections of the following stations: Clinton Station building, opened 30 November 1900; probably the work of George Troup. A long single-storied building with an ornate entrance Oamaru proposed new passenger station, designed by George Troup, opened 29 October 1900. The building is still standing over 100 years later Lower Hutt proposed station, designed by George Troup, built 1904-1905. Opened 26 July 1905 Quantity: 3 plan(s). Physical Description: Photocopies, 297 x 420 mm some with additions.

Date: After 1910

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

Reference: 1/4-038965-G

Description: "Wa" 165; a Wa class steam locomotive working on the Gisborne section of New Zealand Railways lines. Original photograph in the New Zealand Railways collection; this image is a glass copy negative made from an original print by Albert Percy Godber. This image is reproduced in "Cavalcade of New Zealand locomotives" by A N Palmer and W W Stewart (1965, p 59), with the inscription "`Wa' 165, working on the Gisborne Section. New Zealand Railways". "Wa" 165; a Wa class steam locomotive (2-6-2T type), was built by New Zealand Railways, Hillside Workshops (maker's no. 19/97), went into service in March 1898, transferred to the Gisborne section after 1910, was written off in May 1961, and preserved. See: "Register of New Zealand Railways steam locomotives, 1863-1971" by W G Lloyd; and "Cavalcade of New Zealand locomotives" by A N Palmer and W W Stewart. Inscriptions: Marginal notes on negative - top right - WA Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.25 x 3.25 inches

Date: 1904

By: Brett Printing and Publishing Company Ltd; Webster, Kenneth Athol, 1906-1967

Reference: Eph-C-RAILWAYS-1904-01

Description: Arrangement of text, with small photograph of train engine at the top. Lists the train fares and train arrangements on the Auckland-Frankton line, the Te Awamutu line, the Cambridge branch, and the Thames branch. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Letterpress, 444 x 143 mm. Provenance: Previously part of the Ken Webster Collection.