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Date: [Circa 1900s to 1910s]

From: Clift, Charles William :Photographs relating to Clift family

Reference: PA1-o-103

Description: Clift family photographs, including views of Wellington, the Clift family home at 143 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn; four unidentified Wellington College Boy Scouts; views of the Wellington Botanic Gardens; and a number of views of the Wanganui Region. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album in brown card cover tied with cord, and embossed with pattern of flowers in a vase, 19 x 18.5 cm

Date: 1960 - 1989

By: Goodall, Gladys Mary, 1908-2015; McGregor, Linda, active 1990s

Reference: Eph-A-POSTCARDS-McGregor-2015

Description: Includes postcards showing Auckland Zoo, Tauranga, Opotiki, Wenderholm, "Olveston", Paekakariki, Peter Pan statue at Virginia Lake Wanganui, New Zealand birds, Whangaparoa Peninsula, Dunedin scenes and albatross colony, Waitomo, Nga Manu Bird Sanctuary, gannets at Cape Kidnappers, Trainsville Taupo, Clinton Canyon, Rotorua, lambs & daffodils. Some cards show photographs by Gladys Goodall. Quantity: 44 postcards. Physical Description: Offset prints on postcards, sizes varying around 100 x 145 mm.

Date: Between 1949 and 1952

From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 :Photographs of New Zealand geology, geography, and the Maori history of Horowhenua

Reference: PA1-o-004

Description: "Illustrating geological observations, Vol 4". Black & white photographs of geological aspects of NZ. Includes details of structure & stratigraphy in the Otaki formation at Forest Lakes Road near Manakau, Horowhenua; geomorphological and geological notes on the Paremata area, Porirua Harbour, shoreline features on the eastern side of Wellington Harbour; features of Turakina, Waitotara and Castlecliff; NZ Geological Survey Staff Conference, Invercargill (April 25-May 6, 1950) with trips to Mataura Valley, Otamita River Valley, Bluff, Waiau River; visit to the Otaihanga tertiary outlier; features of the Wellington fault and escarpments (several images taken at different periods between 1949 and 1952); features of the Brocken Range and Kaiwhata Valley, East Wairarapa; geological notes on the Bay of Plenty area (December 7-14, 1950), including the causeway over the Waimapu Estuary at Tauranga, Mount Maunganui, Whakatane, Pohutaroa Rock; The Royal Society of NZ Science Congress, Christchurch (May 14-24, 1951), including an image of those attending the congress, with names (p 27); geological excursion to the Manawatu Gorge (November 24-25 1951); features of Rimutaka railway tunnels (Feb 1952); features of the south-east Wairarapa including Dry River and Ruakokopatuna Valleys, Eastern Palliser Bay and the Putangirua Pinnacles; NZ Geological Survey Staff Conference, Wellington (30 April-7 May 1952), with group photo of those attending, with names (p 41).

Date: [ca 1960s]

From: Ingle, Alfred John, 1917-2003 :Colour slides of New Zealand and a world trip

Reference: PA12-6962

Description: Photographs of Virginia Gardens, Kowhai Park, and Wanganui to Taranaki, taken ca 1960s by John Ingle. Includes views of Virginia Lake, Peter Pan statue, Kowhai Park, Flintstone statue, Spaceship, Maori memorial and Manaia Redoubt. Quantity: 21 colour original transparency/ies slides. Physical Description: Dye coupler transparencies, 35mm

Date: between 1950 and 1959

From: Architectural Centre (Wellington, N.Z.): Photographs

By: Nightingall's Photo Service

Reference: PAColl-0811-09-14

Description: 2 exterior views, Morrison's residence, overlooking Virginia Lake, Wanganui, built in the 1950s (architect unknown). Image taken in the 1950s by Nightingall's Photo Service. Typed on a loose piece of paper accompanying these photographs: "This house situated overlooking beatiful Virginia Lake was build [sic] for a retired couple and is constructed in timber with Hun-u-era Stone and Redwood, external covering. It is entirely insulated and has Electric Central Heating. All lighting is indirect. The garage overhead door is remote controlled. Consisting of 3 bedrooms and bathroom on the first floor and dining room, living room, washroom, kitchen and terraces on ground floor it has a total area of 1800 sq ft and was built for £10,500." Quantity: 2 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints 203 x 154 mm

Date: 1937 to 1940

From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 :Photographs of New Zealand geology, geography, and the Maori history of Horowhenua

Reference: PA1-o-013

Description: "Along N.Z. highways" Second series. Includes maps (hand-drawn), plans, and black & white photographs by G L Adkin, covering trips around the lower North Island between 1937 and 1940. Trip on 18 April 1937 around Miramar Peninsula, includes views of the Massey Memorial, Wellington Harbour, Scots College, Rongotai Airport, and a schooner near the Wellington Heads. From 30 March to 1st April 1938, a round trip, Levin, Wanganui, Whanganui River, Turakina, Hunterville, Levin, including views of the Manawatu River, Foxton water tower, farm land at Turakina, a sketch-map of Turakina & vicinity and of Putiki Pa near Wanganui, Turakina River, Kaitoke Lake, war memorial tower on Durie Hill (Wanganui), Wanganui City from various vantge points, Moutoa Gardens, statue of Major Kemp, views up the Whanganui River as far as the turn-off to Raetihi at Makirikiri, further views of Wanganui including Virginia Lake, scenes of Putiki Pa, Turakina to Hunterville via Turakina Valley. 30th March 1939, a trip from Palmerston North to Ashhurst via the Manawatu Gorge. 16 December 1939 and 6 March 1940, trips from Levin to Wellington via the new Paekakariki to Pukerua Bay coastal highway (opened 4 November 1939), including views of the new highway, and images of the New Zealand Centennial Exhibition at Miramar, Wellington. A plan of the layout of the various pavillions, views of pavillions including exterior and interior views of the Maori Court. Adkin lists names of Maori carvers involved in creating the Maori Court, including Pine Taiapa of Tikitiki, Iotua Tuarua of Rarotonga, and Hoani Mete Kingi of Wanganui.

Date: 1946-1960

From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives

Reference: PAColl-0785-1-167

Description: Photographs for publication in NZ Free Lance, 1946-1960 Various views of the Wanganui River and areas upriver - Some taken from above Pipiriki; view taken from Durie Hill looking upriver; view looking west showing Whanganui City Bridge in foreground and Victoria Avenue in middle distance; riverboat; farmer on horseback; flock of sheep on Parapara Road. Views of Virginia Lake; tropical plants in Winter Garden glasshouse at Lake Virginia; Aramoho Park and Aramoho Motor Camp; War Memorial Hall (on completion in 1960). Quantity: 56 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints

Date: [190-?]

Reference: PAColl-9849

Description: Photograph of Virginia Lake, Wanganui, taken ca 1900s by an unknown photographer Source of title - Title supplied by Library Inscriptions: Mount verso - top centre - "Virginia Lake" Wanganui. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Photographic print 10.2 x 13.9 cm, mounted on card

Date: ca 1920-30s

From: Smith, Sydney Charles, 1888-1972: Photographs of New Zealand

Reference: 1/2-046222-G

Description: Scene alongside Lake Virginia, Wanganui, photographed by Sydney Charles Smith circa 1920s-30s. Looks over flax bushes and cabbage trees towards the lake. Shows a monument on a hill at the edge of the lake, consisting of a waka stood on one end and decorated inside with kowhaiwhai pattens. A gazebo is further in the distance. Inscriptions: Marginal notes on negative - right of image - SCS Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative

Date: 1900

From: Babbage, Herbert Ivan, 1875-1916 :[Album of watercolours]

By: Babbage, Herbert Ivan, 1875-1916

Reference: E-285-q-027

Description: A garden scene showing flowers and flax plant with the sea in the background Other Titles - Rotokauwau. Virginia Lake Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour, 230 x 295 mm Provenance: Donation: Mr R. R. Babbage (see TL3/1/1, 18 May 1971).

Date: 18 May 1977

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-74136-F

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

Date: 18 May 1977

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-74135-F

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

Date: 1948-1950s

From: Avann, Leonard :Photographs of the Benbow, Prince and Birch families

Reference: PA1-q-020

Description: Scrapbook of snapshots of family and friends, chiefly taken by Rona Avann, between 1948 and the 1950s. Images include views of spectators during the tour of Queen Elizabeth in January 1954, group of women at the Solway College Ball in 1953, her husband Leonard Avann's work farewell in 1957, holiday images at Waikanae, the Waikanae River in flood, a trip to Wanganui and Mount Egmont area, and several photographs of Rona Avann wearing the uniform of the Red Cross Transport Service. There is a sequence of photographs showing the various stages of initiation as a Buddhist monk of a friend of theirs (Sinsiri Nacabodee?), and later when he was named Chou Sungtong on the day he became a monk. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Scrapbook with Renoir reproductions on covers, 370 x 255 mm

Date: circa 1880, 1934 - 1955

From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives

By: Raine, William Hall, 1892-1955; Powell, Arthur Walter, 1893-1970; Wade, Keith Reginald, 1920-1992; Dunstan, Harold J, active 1939-1947

Reference: PAColl-0785-1-029

Description: Scenic photographs of the North Island, 1934 to 1955. Includes Manawatu - Wanganui, Bay of Plenty, Gisborne, Taranaki, Northland and Auckland Regions. Also includes photographs of the first school in Palmerston North and the Bank of Australasia Corner, Palmerston North, circa 1880. Photographers include W. Hall Raine, Keith R. Wade, Harold J. Dunstan, J M S Beale, A W Powell, and aerial photographs by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 77 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints

Date: Apr 1947

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-06551-F

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

Date: 2 Aug 1949

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-21251-F

Description: Aerial photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, 1/2 plate Processing information: Title updated October 2016, when identification information was provided by a researcher.

Date: 7 Mar 1975

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-72408-F

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

Date: 6 Apr 1955

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-37589-F

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

Date: 6 Apr 1955

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-37588-F

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

Date: 6 Apr 1955

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-37591-F

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