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Date: 1916 - 1920

By: Vigilant Automatic Fire Alarm Company Ltd; Christchurch Press Company Ltd

Reference: Eph-B-FIRE-1916-01

Description: Booklet advertising the Vigilant fire alarm, whose New Zealand agents were Turnbull & Jones Ltd. Lists buildings in Wellington, Christchurch and Lyttelton which have been fitted out with these alarms, including the new Government Buildings in Christchurch in 1916. There is a photograph of this building, and of Turnbull & Jones Christchurch headquarters; of the indicator board and transmitter at the Christchurch "Press" buildings, the transmitting instrument, the Christchurch premises of Whitcombe & Tombs, the New Zealand Shipping Company's wool store at Lyttelton, Mr H F Stevens' premises in Christchurch, the Post and Telegraph Department's bulk store at Pipitea Point Wellington, Mt Albert Industrial School Auckland; three p[hotographs of the result of a fire at the Children's ward of Christchurch Hospital; the Christchurch "Press" building. front and back covers show illustrations of the useful preventive effect of a fire alarm system. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs in booklet of 16 pages, each 285 x 220 mm. Provenance: Powells were family friends and their materials were given to Mrs Coulter's family. AD Mead lived with Mrs Coulter, his daughter, before his death. Family home being cleared out.

Date: 1899

By: Bowring, Walter Armiger, 1874-1931; Christchurch Press Company Ltd

Reference: B-094-013

Description: Caricature and full-length portrait of William Rolleston, Superintendant of Canterbury, with a farmer and a sheep tucked under one arm and the Cheviot Railway in the background Published as: supplement to the Weekly Press, May 31 1899 Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithograph 452 x 288 mm

Date: 1881 - 1887

From: [Theatre ephemera and programmes for music-hall, comedy and variety productions in New Zealand, 1800s].

By: Christchurch Press Company Ltd

Reference: Eph-A-VARIETY-1880s-02

Description: Arrangement of text with varied lettering and border. The conductor was Mr Arthur Towsey, and the stage manager Mr J J Kinsey. The honoarary secreatry was H O D Meares. Performers included: F Corbett, Mrs Westmacott, J P Newman, Mrs J P Kelly, H Gray, C Jennings, Miss Fairhurst, W Izard, Mr Millar, F de C Malet, James C Martin, John Cooke, F E Cobby, Mr Low, Mr Leatham, J P Newman, B C Ridings, Mrs Frank Graham, Miss Towsey, W C Hodgson, E R Anderson, Alex Lean jnr, G Humphreys, W Charlewood, Master C Gresson. Dated in the 1880s, assuming that Mr Justice Johnston is Alexander James Johnston, 1820-1888. Arthur Towsey was conductor for the Christchurch Amateur Operatic Society in 1886. The perpetual calendar allows the date of 1881 or 1887. Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - Press Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) on folded programme.. Physical Description: Letterpress on folded sheet, 208 x 128 mm.

Date: 1900

By: Bowring, Walter Armiger, 1874-1931; Christchurch Press Company Ltd

Reference: B-094-002

Description: Full length caricature portrait of Mr Stead, in suit and hat, hands in pockets, with the Jubilee Meeting of the Club in progress behind him, probably at the Addington Racecourse. Published as supplement to the Weekly Press Nov 7, 1900 Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithograph 445 x 284 mm

Date: 1869

From: [Theatre ephemera and programmes for music-hall, comedy and variety productions in New Zealand, 1800s].

By: Christchurch Press Company Ltd

Reference: Eph-A-VARIETY-1869-01

Description: Arrangement of text with ornate lettering and border. Performers include: Mr A Maskell, Mr F Bull, Mr W M Maskell, Mr Paget, Mr E D Hepworth, Mrs Leigh Murray, Mr Pemberton, Mrs Nisbett. Printed at the Press office, Christchurch. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on folded programme.. Physical Description: Letterpress on mauve paper, 217 x 139 mm (folded)

Date: 1893

From: [Theatre programmes for opera performances in New Zealand. 1890s].

By: Motett Society (Christchurch, N.Z.); Christchurch Press Company Ltd

Reference: Eph-B-OPERA-1893-02

Description: Single sheet programme contains the words of the cantata. The soloists are listed: Misses Bonnington and Shanks (sopranos), Mrs Jennings (alto), Mr J C Puschell (tenor), Mr Hugh Reeves (baritone), Miss Vincent (piano), Mr H Wells (conductor), Mr Charles Hiorns (honorary secretary) Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Letterpress, on sheet 262 x 207 mm. Provenance: Donated by Mrs Lynnette Green, Palmerston North, in 2009.

Date: 1940 - 1959

By: New Zealand Railways. Publicity Branch; Smiths City Market; Christchurch Press Company Ltd

Reference: Eph-E-FURNITURE-1950s-01

Description: Shows a bedroom with two single beds, two rugs, a corner drawer and bookcase unit, table lamp, mirror, window with yellow curtains and venetian blinds. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithograph and screenprint, 1015 x 760 mm. Provenance: Purchased in 2007.

Date: 1906 - 1907

From: [Ephemera relating to exhibitions in New Zealand in 1906-1907, including the New Zealand International Exhibition, Christchurch]

By: Christchurch Press Company Ltd

Reference: Eph-B-EXHIBITION-1907-01

Description: Certificate featuring a Maori in a cloak standing at the left, with a kiwi in front of him. At right is a read seal, and in the lower centre is an oval inset illustration of the exhibition buildings. The whole is surrounded by a border of Maori design. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithograph, 202 x 271 mm. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - Transferred from Manuscripts & Archives 84-145, June 2003..

Date: 1886

From: [Theatre programmes for opera performances in New Zealand. 1880s].

By: Christchurch Press Company Ltd

Reference: Eph-B-OPERA-1886-01-front

Description: Shows arrangement of text within decorative Victorian borders. Lists conductor as Arthur Towsey. Inside the programme, the main singers are: Mr J J Kinsey (as Charles Favart), Mr W Izard (as Hector de Boispreau), Mr W R Benson (as Marquis de Pontsable); Mrs T Garrard (as Madame Favart), and Miss Fairhurst (as Suzanne). Extended Title - In programme of 4 pages (one folded sheet). Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - Press Christchurch Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Letterpress, 266 x 208 mm.

Date: 1899

By: Bowring, Walter Armiger, 1874-1931; Christchurch Press Company Ltd; Cameron, Mary Jessep, 1922-2010

Reference: B-094-013-a

Description: Caricature and full-length portrait of William Rolleston, Superintendant of Canterbury, with a farmer and a sheep tucked under one arm and the Cheviot Railway in the background Published as: supplement to the Weekly Press, May 31 1899 Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithograph 396 x 286 mm

Date: 1906 - 1920

By: Christchurch Press Company Ltd

Reference: Eph-C-MEAT-1900s-04

Description: Shows cattle and sheep in a field in one inset panel on the left, and a picture of two bulls at the top centre. Medals show the award won by the company at the Crystal Palace Colonial & Indian Exhibition in 1905. Decorative lettering and panels are used. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithograph, on label, 127 x 337 mm. Provenance: Donated loose in the back of the Gear Meat Company scrapbook.

Date: 1912

From: [Ephemera of octavo size relating to horse racing in New Zealand]

By: Christchurch Press Company Ltd; Warner's Hotel (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: Eph-A-HORSE-RACING-1912-01

Description: Front cover shows a horse and kockey in embossed ornate frame. Menu items are listed inside. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Lithograph, embossed, on cover of folded menu card, 165 x 115 m.m

Date: 1906 - 1920

By: Christchurch Press Company Ltd

Reference: Eph-C-MEAT-1900s-05

Description: Shows bull and sheep in a field in one inset panel on the right, and a circular picture of a group of sheep at the left. Decorative lettering is used. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithograph, on label, 143 x 500 mm. Provenance: Donated loose in the back of the Gear Meat Company scrapbook.

Date: 1900

By: Bowring, Walter Armiger, 1874-1931; Christchurch Press Company Ltd; Cameron, Mary Jessep, 1922-2010

Reference: B-094-002-d

Description: Full length caricature portrait of Mr Stead, in suit and hat, hands in pockets, with the Jubilee Meeting of the Club in progress behind him, probably at the Addington Racecourse. Published as supplement to the Weekly Press Nov 7, 1900 Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithograph 366 x 271 mm

Date: 1899

By: Bowring, Walter Armiger, 1874-1931; Cameron, Mary Jessep, 1922-2010; Christchurch Press Company Ltd

Reference: B-094-027

Description: Caricature and full-length portrait of Charles Louisson, with mayoral chain. He is holding a bunch of bleeding progressive liberals in his outstretched hand. Published as: supplement to the Weekly Press, 1899 Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithograph 397 x 249 mm

Date: 1907

From: [Programmes, posters and fliers relating to music concerts and musical performances in New Zealand. 1900-1919]

By: Hemus Sarony (Firm); Christchurch Press Company Ltd

Reference: Eph-C-MUSIC-1907-01-inside

Description: Photomontage of members of the orchestra (about 50-60 persons), with their instruments. Extended Title - In, Souvenir, Farewell tour, Exhibition Orchestra, Conductor, Alfred Hill; Leader of Orchestra, Mr Geo. Weston, April-May 1907. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, 330 x 272 mm.