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Curtis family : Papers
Date: 1915-1918
By: Curtis family
Reference: MS-Papers-9234
Description: Collection comprises World War One letters from Michael Curtis in Egypt back to his family in Dannevirke. These letters describe his time in Egypt, visiting the pyramids and Cairo. Comments on fellow soldiers from Dannervirke that he has met including sons from the Allardice family. Describes living conditions at camp, and comments on periods when he has been recovering from battle wounds. Also includes further letters from or to other Curtis family members and ephemera concerning Michael Curtis' death. Source of title - Supplied by Library Papers concern Sergeant Michael Curtis who served with the Wellington Mounted Rifles in World War One, dying from wounds in 1917. Quantity: 3 folder(s). 0.03 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss & printed matter
Hill-Trevor album 1
Date: 1897-1904
From: Trevor, Charles Edward Hill-Trevor, 3rd Baron, 1863-1950 :Photographs of New Zealand and Cook Islands compiled during Vice-regal term of Lord Ranfurly
By: Boscawen, John Hugh, 1851-1937; Burton Brothers (Dunedin, N.Z.); Pulman (Firm); Shepherd, Cromwell, active 1903-1934
Reference: PA1-f-142
Description: Charles Hill-Trevor's personal album of the time he spent as personal secretary to Lord Ranfurly, Governor of New Zealand. It records the New Zealand contingents sent to the South African war and public events, personalities and patriotic entertainments associated with that enterprise. Visits to Government houses in Australia record other governors, officials and official residences. On one occasion in Melbourne a New Zealand versus Australia polo match was played. Hill-Trevor shows an interest in Māori, wildlife conservation (including the bird sanctuary on Resolution Island), and the sports of fishing, polo and horsemanship. There are photographs of members of the Ranfurly family and their principal servants as well as the Governor engaged in official functions such as opening the Kaiapoi council offices and laying the foundation stone of the Veterans Home, Mt Roskill, Auckland in 1903. Also photographs relating to the play 'The Geisha'. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s).
Canterbury Mounted Rifles on a route march in Christchurch
Date: [1914-1918]
From: The Press (Newspaper) :Negatives
Reference: 1/1-008251-G
Description: Members of the Canterbury Mounted Rifles crossing the Heathcote Bridge, Christchurch, on horseback, on a route march during World War One. Shows the Heathcote River with boats moored, and aspects of the Canterbury Plains. Taken by an unidentified photographer between 1914 and 1918. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative Processing information: The collection description was updated in November 2020 with information regarding commercial use of the photographs.
Creator unknown : Photograph of World War I troops and their horses arriving at Lyttelt...
Date: [Between 1914 and 1918]
Reference: PAColl-8202
Description: World War I troops leading their horses as they arrive in Lyttelton, Christchurch, from Sumner. Photographer unidentified. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Inscriptions: Verso - Troopers arriving at Lyttelton Sept 22 after coming over hill from Sumner Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 16.5 x 21.6 cm
Members of the New Zealand Second Contingent for the South African War at the racecours...
Date: 18 January 1900
From: Harkness, W E :Photographs
Reference: 1/2-062514-F
Description: Members of the New Zealand second contingent for the South African War under review at the racecourse in Island Bay, Wellington. All of the soldiers are in full military uniform and are on horseback. There are civilians in the background, milling around behind the military formation. Taken by an unidentified photographer on 18 January 1900. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).