Places

Date: ca1910-ca1929

By: Jansen, Elwyn George, 1904-1979; Jansen, Nancy, active 1940s-2000s

Reference: PAColl-6174

Description: Photographs relating to the Jensen family, especially to E G (Paddy) Jensen. There is also a portrait of the Presbyterian medical missionary, Dr Owen Lamont Eaton, who was shot in China in 1939. Quantity: 14 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 1939

From: Cook, Hinehauone Coralie, 1904-1993 :[Loose prints, drawings and paintings; and two albums of prints and drawings. 1924-1991]

Reference: A-424-042

Description: Shows four men involved in separating sheep through swinging gateways, thus directing them to different enclosures. The left foreground pen holds a flock of about a dozen sheep. Photographed in E-918-q, 347/228f. Other copies at 73/228a, 33/228, 212/228b, 225/228c, 248/228d. Listed in Rod Cook's notebook at E-918-q Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Linocut, 304 x 219 mm, on tissue 345 x 230 mm.

Date: 2008

From: [New Zealand calendars of quarto size]

By: Federated Farmers of New Zealand. Women's Division

Reference: Eph-B-CALENDAR-2008-02

Description: Calendar, each monthly page featuring one or two women carrying out a rural farm task, unclothed except for a string of pearls, but posed in a concealing manner. All sales proceeds from the calendar were to be donated to the Cancer Society. Quantity: 1 album(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs on calendar pages, 212 x 297 mm.

Date: ca 1935

By: Maidment, J (Mrs), active 2002

Reference: PAColl-4358

Description: Photographs of George Chaffey & Co trucks laden with wool bales, at Huiarua Station, East Coast. Photograph taken ca 1935 by an unknown photographer. Quantity: 2 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 1862

By: Crawford, James Coutts, 1817-1889; Webster, Kenneth Athol, 1906-1967

Reference: A-229-057

Description: Shows a fenced compound containing two farmhouses with dense bush behind. A horse grazes in the foreground. Within the fence are two men talking, one leaning on a shovel, another horse, a wheelbarrow, two tree trunks and a stacked pile of planks. The two houses are single-storied with verandahs supported by colums. Part of a third building, probably a farm shed, can be seen on the left. The property is that of Willie Swainson. A-229-058 on verso of A-229-057 Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil and ink 130 x 177 mm

Date: 1998

By: Henshaw, David, 1939-2014

Reference: J-049-001/010

Description: Cartoons of rural life. Quantity: 10 colour pages from calendar. Physical Description: Reproductions of watercolour and pen. Image sizes 280 x 390 mm.

Date: 1939

From: Cook, Hinehauone Coralie, 1904-1993 :[Loose prints, drawings and paintings; and two albums of prints and drawings. 1924-1991]

Reference: A-424-041

Description: Shows four men involved in separating sheep through swinging gateways, thus directing them to different enclosures. The left foreground pen holds a flock of about a dozen sheep. Photographed in E-918-q, 264/227. Listed in Rod Cook's notebook at E-918-q Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil drawing, 307 x 204 mm, on sheet 353 x 255 mm.

Date: 2001

By: Henshaw, David, 1939-2014

Reference: J-052-001/010

Description: Cartoons of rural life. Quantity: 10 colour pages from calendar. Physical Description: Reproductions of watercolour and pen. Image sizes 280 x 390 mm.

Date: 19 Aug 1998

From: Southland oral history project

By: Dawson, Ailsa, active 1998; McMillan, Mary Ferguson, 1908-

Reference: OHInt-0464/15

Description: Mary McMillan was born in Invercargill in 1908 along with her twin brother Andrew. Describes her family and memories of living at Moa Flat where her father managed Howell's Estate. Describes the death of Mr Howell in a buggy accident and purchase of a farm near Waituna. Mentions cobalt deficiency and sheep deaths. Notes her father died from pernicious anaemia caused by the lack of cobalt. Recalls attending school at Waituna, childhood games (rounders and marbles), walking to school, first motor cars she saw, a diphtheria epidemic and attending Technical College in Invercargill. Recalls the house her father built of red pine with a superheater and a wash-house. Describes how her parents died when she was twenty and she and her sister brought up the younger children. Recalls bachelor and spinster balls, dances, card evenings, tennis games and the opening of the hall. Mentions knitting for soldiers in World War II. Talks about washing day and cooking for fifteen threshing mill workers for three meals a day for a week. Describes the dairy factory at Oteramika and the making of Stilton cheese by Mr Saxelby at Woodlands. Mentions a rabbit canning factory and linen flax factory. Notes the use of linen flax during the war. Describes marrying neighbour Alexander McMillan and moving to Waituna. Interviewer(s) - Ailsa Dawson Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-008618 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-2692. Photos of Mary McMillan in 1963 and 1998

Date: 16, 30 Sep 1996 - 16 Sep 1996 - 30 Sep 1996

From: A taste of gold oral history project

By: Weaver, Earnscy, 1950-

Reference: OHInt-0446-13

Description: Earnscy Weaver was born in Clyde in 1950. His parents were Charles Earnscy (Earnc) Weaver and Doreen Craig. Describes how his grandfather dredged and sluiced gold and then in the early 1900s began growing cherries, pears, apricots, apples, plums, greengages, walnuts and almonds. Talks about how his grandfather built the original home out of schist. Recalls how his father and his brothers were all involved in fruit growing. Mentions how his father sold half his property in the 1960s because of poor health. Describes going into a partnership with Fay Richwhite and Co which took over his orchard and included it in a development of another one hundred acres of orchard known as Summerfruit Orchards Ltd. Describes how the water rights were taken from mining rights. Comments on the huge importance of water and disputes caused by it. Comments on changes in planting and pruning technique, frost protection and spraying. Mentions hydraulic ladders. Discusses a new style of spraying known as Integrated Fruit Protection (IFP) which involves the use of softer chemicals and targeted rather than blanket spraying. Discusses the use of air freight for transporting fruit. Mentions that his father was a progressive grower. Discusses the role of women in the orchard business. Describes how his grandmother had home help and his mother worked very hard at feeding staff and family several times a day but was not involved in decision-making. Discusses the work of his wife, Irene Weaver, in orchard office administration. Mentions her involvement in decision-making until they both became employees of the company. Describes working on the orchard as a child and the work of some of his own family on the orchard. Comments on his discouraging their orchard work as it is a hard life. Recalls doing a Diploma in Horticulture at Lincoln and working in Hawkes Bay orchards for a year before returning to the family property. Describes working closely with Hort Research. Talks about the Earnscleugh community since World War II and changes in it as orcharding becomes more business minded and competitive. Comments that the planned mining venture will provide an exit from orcharding for those who want to get out. Mentions that mining at Island Block has shown that land impact can be minimal. Discusses in detail varieties of fruit currently grown particularly cherries, apricots and apples. Mentions the limited flexibility in selecting apple varieties because of the control of the Apple and Pear Board. Comments that growers can respond to market demand within four years. Describes networking with growers about varieties they can offer. Discusses the use of brokers who market fruit internationally. Mentions new and developing markets in Asia particularly Bangkok and Taiwan. Talks about the Clutha Valley Export Company (CVE) which markets stone fruit and the Clutha Valley Marketing Group (CVM) marketing pip fruit. Discusses the use of eight permanent staff and two hundred casual workers during the picking season. Mentions payment by piece rates. Talks about diversification into nuts, peonies and other produce. Comments on the importance of the weather. Interviewer(s) - Janis Morgan Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-008572 - OHC-008574 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 1 interview(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-2672.

Date: 26 Aug 1994

From: The Beginnings of the Pacific Island Church in New Zealand Oral History Project

By: Revatai, Peni, 1916-2004

Reference: OHInt-0337-3

Description: Ben Revatai was born in Avarua, Rarotonga, in 1916. Talks about his father, a minister, and his family. Recalls leaving school at age eight. Outlines employment, marriage and emigration to New Zealand aboard the Maui Pomare in 1943. Describes first impressions of Auckand City and Queen's Street. Talks about work on Waimiha farm. Recounts meeting minister Tariu while on holiday in 1945 and moving to Auckland. Describes the Pacific Island Church in Auckland and his position on the church committee. Names fellow church members. Details church activities including the Boy's Brigage, Girl Guides, a youth club and expanding to Wellington. Recounts becoming a church deacon. Tells of the move from Beresford Hall to the Edinburgh Street church, built largely through fundraising efforts. Outlines church's move from Congregational to Presbyterian faith. Language - interview recorded in Rarotongan Language - all accompanying materials in English Interviewer(s) - Moana Moeka'a Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-013131, OHC-013132 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 2 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-4592.

Date: 1843 - 1845

By: Brees, Samuel Charles, 1810?-1865; Melville, Henry, 1792-1870

Reference: A-465-010

Description: shows the back of Francis Molesworth's house and stables in the Hutt Valley, with forest behind. The house shows its distinctive tree trunks supporting the verandah. In the foreground a group of Maori and Pakeha workers are resting beside a log bridge See other examples at A-259-044-a and B-049-056/058 Other Titles - Honourable Extended Title - In: Pictorial illustrations of New Zealand. Plate 19. 58 See also William Mein Smith's watercolour of the house, known as 'Newry', at A-263-007 Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Hand-coloured engraving, 97 x 147 mm (plate mark)

Date: [ca 1885-1925]

From: Vance, William, 1899-1981 :Photographs

Reference: PAColl-9827-2

Description: Includes - Unidentified river in a gorge, ca 1925. Small river or lake surrounded by trees. Staff at Blue Cliffs Station grouped outside the woolshed, ca 1890. Anama homestead. Photograph of SS Tainui under steam and sail, ca 1885. Photograph of a painting of SS Irnie, ca 1885. Family group on a lawn, ca 1905. Cust village, Canterbury. St James Church Cust, 1891. Views of people on ship's deck. Native forest scenic reserve, ca 1905. Woman and dog, ca 1890s. Quantity: 13 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 1881-1930

By: Harwood, Alfred Thomas, active 1881-1930

Reference: 90-174

Description: The diaries (1896, 1906, 1908-1911, 1918, 1920, 1923-1924, 1926, 1930) contain brief entries recording work as a grave digger, gardener and farm hand, expenses and excursions, visits and entertainments. The letters are from Mr Harwood's father and are dated 1881-1889. Also included are bill of sale of furniture (1936), and the grant of a loan (1906). Source of title - Supplied Alfred Thomas Harwood worked as a farmhand, gravedigger and casual gardener in Christchurch. Quantity: 1 box(es). 0.10 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs, mss, typescript Processing information: Not yet listed

Date: 2000

By: Henshaw, David, 1939-2014

Reference: J-051-001/007

Description: Cartoons of rural life. Quantity: 7 colour pages from calendar. Physical Description: Reproductions of watercolour and pen. Image sizes 280 x 390 mm.

Date: ca 25 Feb 1984

From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers

Reference: EP/1984/0918-F

Description: The Australian shearing team which was to compete against the New Zealand team at the Golden Shears in Masterton in 1984. From left: Bob Websdale (captain) from Victoria; Gene Mills from New South Wales; David Ryan and Neil Lett, both from Victoria. Photographs taken in the Wairarapa by an unidentified Evening Post staff photographer circa 25 February 1984. Original caption reads: "The Australian shearing team...was in the Wairarapa this week putting in some practice time on farms..." ...." (Evening Post, 25 February 1984) Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s) strip with 3 images. Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate negative, 35mm

Date: 2002

By: Henshaw, David, 1939-2014

Reference: J-053-001/011

Description: Cartoons of rural life. Quantity: 11 colour pages from calendar. Physical Description: Reproductions of watercolour and pen. Image sizes 280 x 390 mm.

Date: [ca 1930s]

By: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964

Reference: PAColl-6651

Description: 15 views of the Waiorau Sheep Station including mustering, yarding and shearing the sheep and hay harvesting. The file prints have detailed captions on the reverse. Photographer is probably George Leslie Adkin but this has not been confirmed. Arrangement: Negatives housed at 1/4-023069 to 023118 (duplicates at 1/2-056556 to 056562) Quantity: 30 b&w original negative(s). 1 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: [193-?]

Reference: PAColl-7244

Description: Photographs of work on the Massey Agricultural College farm at Palmerston North, showing a man operating a pick-up rake pulled by two horses; a side view of the same process (although it is referred to as a sweep) with a Manitoba stacker in the background; a horse-operated Manitoba stacker in operation building a haystack; and the men having smoko next to a haystack. Photographer unidentified. Arrangement: Negatives at 1/2-002730 to 002733 Quantity: 4 b&w copy negative(s). Physical Description: Film negatives

Date: 1999

By: Henshaw, David, 1939-2014

Reference: J-050-001/012

Description: Cartoons of rural life. Quantity: 12 colour pages from calendar. Physical Description: Reproductions of watercolour and pen. Image sizes 280 x 390 mm.