Places

Date: ca 1930 - 1960

From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives

By: Sayers, Alan John, 1915-; Whites Aviation Ltd; Ely, Dunstan, active 1949; Smith, Robin Vaughan Francis, 1927-

Reference: PAColl-0785-1-019

Description: Photographs of Auckland City and Harbour taken circa 1930 to 1960 for publication in the New Zealand Free Lance. Includes photographs of suburbs, parks, the university, Queen Street, the Harbour Bridge and illuminated buildings during the coronation celebrations in 1953. Photographers include R V Francis Smith, Alan Sayers and Dunstan Ely. Also includes several aerial photographs by Whites Aviation Ltd. Quantity: 70 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints

Date: 1930 - 1940

From: Hill, Henry Thomas, 1849-1933 : Papers

By: Rochfort, Guy, 1878-1955

Reference: MapColl-832.18gbbd/[193-?]/Acc.43757

Description: Land sections with dimensions, lot numbers and acreages between Wairiki Road and Pihanga and Potokawa streets. Five sections annotated with the word 'sold'. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Diazo print, 43 x 30 cm

Date: 1931 - 1939

From: Wickham, Charles, 1853-1940s :Family album. Uncle Charlie's unfinished drawings. [1926-1941].

Reference: E-563-q-27

Description: Shows a view looking along Muritai Road towards the north, with St Ronan's Presbyterian Church at the curve of the road in the mid-distance. There is a willow tree in the left foreground and two houses, one at either side of the picture. The church building shown was built in about 1903 and replaced in the early 1960s. Other Titles - A willow Quantity: 1 watercolour(s) inserted into slits in page of album.. Physical Description: Watercolour, 249 x 193 mm. Provenance: Purchased from Mr Thomas H Hudson of England in 1997.

Date: [192-?], 1939

By: Goldie, George Neilson Tregilgas, 1903-1979

Reference: PAColl-0128

Description: Photographs of: Wellington streets and car parking taken in 1939; Titahi Bay taken circa 1920s; and Frying Pan Flat taken at an unidentified date. Photgrapher(s) unidentified. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 7 b&w original photographic print(s). 22 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints

Date: [ca 1939]

From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives

Reference: PAColl-0785-1-148-038

Description: Main Road, Riverton, circa 1939, showing businesses premises on both sides of the street. A car repair garage (McKinnon's Garage) and and petrol pumps, selling Plume brand petrol, are in the left foreground. Taken by a `New Zealand Free Lance' photographer. Inscriptions: Verso - top centre - Main Road Riverton, Southland Prov. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 16.1 cm x 21.7 cm

Date: [ca 1927]

From: Government House Collection : Prints of Te Aro flat, Lambton Quay, Parliament Building, Government Buildings, Post Office and Governor's residence

Reference: PAColl-D-0119

Description: Panoramic view taken from Wireless Hill (Tinakori Hill) looking down on the city and across the harbour to Roseneath, Oriental Bay and Mount Victoria, with the Miramar peninsula in the distance. Bolton Street Cemetery is in the immediate foreground. The Government Building, Parliament Buildings, Government House, Government Print building and Thorndon railway station are to the left. Several ships are berthed at the wharves and a ship is steaming towards Queens Wharf in the middle distance. Kelvin Chambers and Mayfair Chambers can be seen (both under construction). The Taranaki Street Wharf is on the far right. Taken by an unidentified photographer, ca 1927 Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - Title; Recto - bottom right - 2249 Similiar view at 1/2-058525 Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: 402 x 560 mm with mount

Date: 1934

By: H P Hanify & Son (Firm); Gordon Harcourt Ltd

Reference: MapColl-832.4799gbbd/Hi/[1934]/Acc.14448

Description: Cadastral, surveyed map of subdivision of Lots 1-44, bounded by part of Highbury Road, Harrold Street, Raroa Road and the newly created Zetland Street, Highbury, Wellington. Lots show acreage, some show price in pounds sterling, three show dwellings. Shows an access way from Raroa Road to Zetland Street, and two small areas to be dedicated. Signed by surveyor Other Titles - Plan of subdivision of part Section 10, Ohiro Registration District, Block 6, Part Nicholson Survey District Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Watercolour and pencil on diazo photoprint, scale indeterminable, 41.8 x 38.5 cm

Date: 1934

By: H P Hanify & Son (Firm)

Reference: MapColl-832.4799gbbd/Hi/[1934]/Acc.9468

Description: Cadastral, surveyed map of subdivision of Lots 1-44, bounded by part of Highbury Road, Harrold Street, Raroa Road and the newly created Zetland Street, Highbury, Wellington. Lots show acreage, some show price in pounds sterling, some are marked sold, three show dwellings. Shows an access way from Raroa Road to Zetland Street, and two small areas to be dedicated. Signed by surveyor Other Titles - Plan of subdivision of part Section 10, Ohiro Registration District, Block 6, Part Nicholson Survey District Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Watercolour, ink and pencil on diazo photoprint, scale indeterminable, 40.8 x 38.2 cm

Date: 1925 - 1935

By: Gordon Harcourt Ltd

Reference: MapColl-832.4799gbbd/A/[ca.1930]/Acc.14585

Description: Cadastral, surveyed map of the western side of Taranaki Street, Te Aro, Wellington, between Ghuznee Street and Dixon Street, showing sections, lots (some of which are numbered), with acreage, deposited plan and certificate title numbers, price in pounds sterling, a date and the following names: Hill & Jackson, Wellington City Council, W A Chote, Aldred & Griffiths, L T Watkins, Hope Gibbons Ltd, J Swinson. Some sections are highlighted in green, some in red. Some properties are on Inglewood Place. Includes some pencil annotations such as prices and dates. Written on recto: Ghuznee and Taranaki streets (used in title). Remainder of title supplied by cataloguer Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on diazo photoprint, scale indeterminable, 39.3 x 75 cm

Date: 1938 - 1946

By: Seaton, Sladden & Pavitt (Firm); Gordon Harcourt Ltd

Reference: MapColl-832.4799gbbd/Ka/1938/Acc.12544

Description: A copy of a cadastral map of subdivisions and a proposed new street between Tiro Street and Messines Road, Karori. Duthie Street is named. Numbered sections include boundary measurements, acreages and building lines around the site of the proposed street. Sites of a house and a shed are marked. Tiro Street is marked as not formed and not public. Colourwash highlights the proposed new street between Messines Road and Tiro Street. The widths of the street and footpath are given and a note refers to the gradient. A note states that this plan is subject to the City Council's approval Other Titles - Plan of part subdivision of Lots 110 & 111, Deeds Plan 410 being Part Section 34, Karori Registration District, Block VI, Port Nicholson Survey District Printed on original map: Areas and measurements are approximate and are subject to correction on completion of survey Handwritten on verso: 123 Typewritten note mounted on verso: Tiro Street, Karori, Wellington Scale of original: scale [1:480] Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Ink and colourwash on duplicated plan, coloured, scale indeterminable, 34.3 x 51.7 cm.

Date: 1900 - 1930

By: Henry Atkinson & Sons (Firm)

Reference: MapColl-832.292ge/[19 ?]/Acc.43748

Description: Shows the layout of the gas mains in named streets and roads in Eltham Borough. The gas mains are indicated by coloured lines. A reference (legend) is provided identifying 6,4 and 3 inch mains, lamps and syphons. The name Henry Atkinson & Sons Gas Engineers is located under the reference. The Waingongoro River, Mangawarawara Stream and the railway line are located on the plan. An insert shows more detail for High and Castle Streets. Hand written annotations, numbers and markings, in pen and pencil are also shown. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and water colour on paper, linen backed, Scale [1:2 376], 74 x 112.6 cm.

Date: 1932, 1948-1960

From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives

Reference: PAColl-0785-1-169

Description: Photographs for publication in NZ Free Lance, 1932, 1948-1960 Aerial views of Lancaster Park and Christchurch Boys' High school; Centennial fireworks display; Clarendon Hotel (from Oxford Terrace with Captain Scott's memorial in foreground); librarians at Christchurch Library, ca 1940s; Mill house, home of Mr Tracy Gough, 1948; home of Ken Myers, Riccarton (showing garden and swimming pool); Sign of the Takahe, 1949. Also various views of Christchurch Cathedral; street scenes - cyclists in Colombo Street; corner of Armagh Street looking down Colombo Street; Manchester Street looking south; cars parked in Cambridge Terrace; aerial view of Cashmere; Kenns Reach, Avon River (Burwood). Aerial and other views of Sumner, 1948-1959 - includes state houses under construction in Arnold Street; Nayland Street showing house on the hill owned by Mr Piet; house built at 58 Colenso Street for Mr Pascoe; views showing new breakwater, 1959. Quantity: 33 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints

Date: [1920s]

Reference: PAColl-D-0689

Description: View looking along Hastings Street with the Hannah Building on left and Bank Of New Zealand and Napier Post Office on the right. Bestall's can be seen at the far end of Hastings Street. There is a tram in the immediate foreground, cars on the road and parked at kerb, and a number of pedestrians. Taken by an unidentified photographer, ca 1920s. Identified by comparing with 1/2-006602-F taken in 1921 Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: 400 x 545 mm mounted

Date: 1934

By: Macmillan, Ethel Louisa, -1942

Reference: A-006-032

Description: Subject: View down Todman Street to Somes Island and hills beyond, Mt Victoria at right, war memorial statue on Sugar Loaf Hill, left foreground Inscribed on backing board (now discarded) in donor's hand: "Ethel Macmillan, Tauranga" Inscriptions: Recto - Signed and dated Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour over pencil 252 x 332 mm

Date: 1930 - 1950

Reference: MapColl-832.47964enc/19-?/Acc.6199

Description: Cadastral map of Porirua from Porirua East state housing area, the junction of Champion Street, Titahi Bay Road and State Highway 1, to the state housing area adjacent to the harbour north of Elsdon. The railway line is marked and the escarpment adjoining it. Roads are unnamed and vary slightly from current maps. A site of a shopping centre is marked but has had correcting fluid painted over its name. Title assigned by cataloguer Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and correcting fluid on plastic, scale not given, 12.3 x 11.4 cm. on sheet 15.4 x 12.9 cm.

Date: ca1920s-1930s

Reference: PAColl-6559

Description: 80 images of gold mining in the Waihi district inlcuding the batteries, shafts, wheelhouse, a Wilfley Table and men mining. There are also images of the town of Waihi itself, the surrouding rivers and the Martha Goldmine offices. Also included are two images of recently felled trees. Photographer unknown. Arrangement: Negatives housed at: 1/4-015327 to 015406 Quantity: 80 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negatives

Date: 1932 - 1939

From: Wickham, Charles, 1853-1940s :Family album. Uncle Charlie's unfinished drawings. [1926-1941].

Reference: E-563-q-08

Description: Shows a view of Wellington Harbour from 324 Oriental Parade, looking towards Te Aro and Brooklyn, with St Gerard's Church on a headland at the left. At the right a steamboat comes into the port, and the buildings of Wellington are visible as shadows in the dusk, under an orange sky. Other Titles - 324 Oriental Parade, Wellington. I painted from my window this NOCTURN, without an outline in 30 minutes Quantity: 1 watercolour(s) inserted into slits in page of album.. Physical Description: Watercolour, 197 x 255 mm. Provenance: Purchased from Mr Thomas H Hudson of England in 1997.

Date: 1938

By: Seaton, Sladden & Pavitt (Firm)

Reference: MapColl-832.4794gbbd/1938/Acc.10294

Description: Cadastral map of sections adjoining Witako and New Streets and Waterloo Road. Sections numbered 3 to 9 include measurements in perches and values in pounds sterling. Sections 10 to 13 are marked. Building line restrictions ar marked along New Street. A note states that areas and measurements are subject to correction on completion of of survey Handwritten on bottom left corner: M.155 Other Titles - Plan of subdivision of part section 30, Hutt District Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and colourwash on card, linen backed, coloured, scale [ca.1:800], 30 x 32.5 cm.

Date: 1900 - 1930

From: Cherry, Arthur Leonard, 1884-1947 :[New Zealand sketches. 1910s-1920s]

Reference: A-104-081

Description: View looking along the Octagon (from the south end) and down George Street The Dunedin Town Hall is on the left. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Etching, 98 x 140 mm on sheet 153 x 198 mm

Date: 1936

By: Gordon Harcourt Ltd

Reference: MapColl-832.4799gbbd/Kh/[1936?]/Acc.14605

Description: Cadastral base map of sections between Jubilee Road and Nicholson Road, Khandallah, Wellington. Numbered sections include acreages with boundary measurements. A right of way is marked. Annotations include the redesignation of the right of way to a road, naming it Clive Road. Lot 4 is sold. A pencilled note states 'Lots 1, 3, 6, 10, any or all 275 pounds sterling'. Other pencilled notes state 'Mr Todd 36.674'and 'David Todd, Nicholson Road 23/1/36'. Accompanied by two notes in envelope giving details of purchasers. Mr. V. Dodds, 63.703, 134 Nicholson Road, c/o Mrs M. Hudson). Section right of way next to 95 Jubilee (N. side). Brandt 11, 12, 13, 14 & 18. Mr. Brandt (Viewlands - Khandallah) Lot 11 - £325. Lot 12 - £275. Lot 13 - £325. Lot 14 - £325. Lot 14 - £325. Lot 18 - £150. High level footpath now formed, asphalted and fenced. Will sell on terms with £50 cash. Corner Sweetman Avenue and Huntley Road, Paraparaumu £3500 (£1000 cash, balance 5%). Mrs Alberton. Title taken from penciled note on verso: Nicholson Road, Jubilee Road, Khandallah Note on original map states: Measurements in feet are approximate and subject to final survey. Scale of original [ca.1:1434] Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Pencil and ink on duplicate copy, coloured, scale indeterminable, 56.7 x 36.2 cm. on sheet 59.1 x 39.4 cm.