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Date: 1930

From: Wells, Robert E, 1905-2006 :Photographic negatives, prints and transparencies of the Mokau and other rural North Island districts, and scenic views of New Zealand

Reference: PAColl-0001-2-1-057

Description: Photo of mist in the Mokau River valley with a house in the left foreground photographed by Robert E Wells. Inscriptions: Verso - top centre - Mokau River 1930; Verso - centre - View looking upriver from behind Sage's cottage (on left) to the mill flat under mist. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Gelatin silver print 11.5 x 15.5 cm

Date: 1874

By: Chapman, Ernest Arthur, 1847-1933

Reference: A-132-014

Description: Shows a view of Lake Taupo with houses to the left and right of the source of the Waikato River. The Central Plateau with Mount Ruapehu, and other snowy peaks is shown.The vegetation in the left foreground includes toetoe. on the shore in the middle distance is a partly-built boat, probably the Victoria, a steamer launched July 1874 Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - EAC / 1874 A similar view from the same spot, dated 1874 by C D Barraud is in the Rex Nan Kivell Collection, National Library of Australia. It is possibly the original for Barraud's chromolithograph 'Lake Taupo' published in New Zealand Graphic and Descriptive (London, 1877), opp. p. 20. Another similar watercolour by Charles Decimus Barraud, dated 1883, was on sale as lot 832 at Cordy's antique auction, 13 October 2009 Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour, 250 x 350 mm. Processing information: Deframed by the Library.

Date: [ca 1930]

From: Wells, Robert E, 1905-2006 :Photographic negatives, prints and transparencies of the Mokau and other rural North Island districts, and scenic views of New Zealand

Reference: PAColl-0001-2-1-025

Description: Photo of house in a valley with hills behind. In the foreground an H has been created out of tree trunks and this frames the view of the house. Photographed at the Mokau River ca 1930 by Robert E Wells. Inscriptions: Verso - top centre - "A Home in the Hills" "Nature Turns Teacher" "H stands for Home." Unique scene from Mokau River.; Verso - bottom centre - Robt. E. Wells, Mangatoi School, Mokau River, New Zealand. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Gelatin silver print 10.2 x 7.5 cm

Date: 1869 - 1901

By: Liardet, Wilbraham Frederick Evelyn, 1799-1878; Anderson, Nora, active 1901; Hogg, Neville William (Dr), 1927-2007; Sisarich, Warren, active 1980s-1990s

Reference: C-126-006

Description: Extensive view framed by tree ferns and flax in the foreground, looking down unto a small river winding through cultivated fields and scattered houses, with the kainga mentioned in the title presumably the cluster of buildings to the right. There is a ridge of low hills beyond the near river valley then the extensive plain of the Waihou River, formerly called the Thames, with mountains in the distance The original watercolour by Liardet is at C-137-005. The Thames River, named by Captain Cook, is now known by its original Maori name as the Waihou River. The "Kawaeranga" River is the Kauaerangi. Mt Pukekawa does not appear to be a name used in the area depicted any longer - the closest Pukekawa is some 50 kilometres to the west on the far side of the Waikato River. On the verso is a pencil and faint watercolour drawing of a pair of pink dancing shoes and a fan. Other Titles - Embouchure, Kauaerangi River, Waihou River Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - Title, both artists' names and dates, in brown brushpoint in cursive calligraphic style.; Verso - "Mrs Anderson Coromandel sc" plus framing instructions dating from the 1960s. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour, on sheet 315 x 467 mm. Provenance: Owned by Warren Sisarich, 1960s. Sold at Dunbar Sloanes, Wellington, to Dr Neville Hogg of Dargarville.

Date: 1869

By: Liardet, Wilbraham Frederick Evelyn, 1799-1878

Reference: C-137-005

Description: Shows an extensive view with a small river in the foreground, settled farmland beyond, a ridge of low hills, and further away the extensive plain of the Waihou River, formerly called the Thames, and distant mountains. There are tree ferns, ferns and flax in the lower right and left corners, canoes on the river, and farmhouses with fields of planted rows. The kainga of the title may be the cluster of houses at the far right. The Thames River, named by Captain Cook, is now known by its original Maori name as the Waihou River. The "Kawaeranga" River is the Kauaeranga. Mt Pukekawa does not appear to be a name used in the area depicted any longer - the closest Pukekawa is some 50 kilometres to the west on the far side of the Waikato River. Other Titles - Pukekawa, embouchure, Kauaerangi River, Waihou River Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour, 280 x 455 mm, stuck to backing sheet with title, 315 x 465 mm.

Date: [ca 1908]

From: Collis, William Andrews, 1853-1920 :Negatives of Taranaki

Reference: 1/1-002260-G

Description: The steam ship Mokau, on the Mokau River, leaving Kelly's Mill. The sawmill and timber camp can be seen on the right. People are on the wharf in the centre. Photograph taken by William Andrews Collis circa 1908. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - S.S. Mokau leaving Kelly's Mill. Mokau River.; Photographer's title on negative - bottom right - No. 38. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).

Date: Circa 1910

From: Price, William Archer, 1866-1948 :Collection of post card negatives

By: Fleming, Robert Stanley, active 1910-1915

Reference: 1/2-000974-G

Description: View of the Waikato River at Ngaruawahia. The railway bridge crosses the river centre left, the Ngaruawahia Rowing Club building is centre right, with several houses on the road behind the rowing club. Photographed by R.S.F. (probably Robert Stanley Fleming, owner of the Novelty Depot, Ngaruawahia). Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - Waikato River view. Ngaruawahia. 38; Photographer's title on negative - bottom right - R.S.F. Protd 1.8.10 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.5 x 6.5 inches