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Date: [Between 1902 and 1913]

By: Ward, Vincent Aubrey, 1888-1946; Tibbutt, Walter Francis, 1872-1929; Gilmour, John Henry, 1892-1951; Hiscocks, Eceldowne Frederick, 1879-; Macbeth, William, active 1908-1920

Reference: PA1-o-513

Description: Photographs, and newspaper cuttings, including cartoons, illustrating important events in the history of New Zealand, all relating to Sir Joseph Ward. Cuttings include photographs of the 11th annual meeting of the Dominion Rifle Association at Trentham, with caption describing the images, including names, taken from the New Zealand Free Lance, Saturday March 30, 1912. Sir Joseph and Lady Ward attended. The conquest of the South Pole, showing Captain Amundsen and his party, article from March 27, 1912. The Tramway Strike in Wellington which was terminated on February 5th, 1912, Sir Joseph Ward as mediator. A group of women belonging to the Women's Social & Political League, gathered to welcome home Mrs and Miss Seddon (March 30, 1912); and a group portrait of the committee of the league: Miss McLean, Mrs Mason, Mrs Moore, Mrs Seddon, Lady Ward, Mrs Keay-Brown, Mrs O'Sullivan. Articles on the retirement of Sir Joseph Ward, including a deputation to Awarua House to urge Sir Joseph to retain the position of Leader of the Liberal Party. Guests at the Premier Picnic, Auckland, entitled "His Excellency and Joseph Ward attend the big Oddfellows gathering. Various inaugural occasions, including the opening of the Government Sanatorium Baths at Rotorua; the turning of the first sod of the Waihi-Tauranga Railway; and turning the first sod of the Waipa Collieries private railway line, at Ngaruawahia The opening ceremony of the Jubilee Wing of Mother Aubert's Home of Compassion at Jerusalem on the Whanganui River in February 1912; and the opening of the New Plymouth Railway Station in 1902. Album includes an article from the London journal "The Gentlewoman : an ilustrated weekly journal for Gentlewomen" entitled "Lady Ward at home, at 'Awarua', Wellington, New Zealand" (March 22, 1913). Photographs of Lady Ward "wife of the Prime Minister of New Zealand"; a view of Lady Ward's house "Awarua" (Premier House in Tinakori Road); three generations: Sir Joseph Ward with his son and heir, and grandson; Miss Eileen Ward in fancy dress; and Mr Awarua Pat Ward, Sir Joseph Ward's youngest son. (p 40-41) Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with brown cover, darker brown corners and spine, entitled "Photographs" in gold lettering on a diagonal; 24.5 x 32.5 cm

Date: Circa 1910

From: Price, William Archer, 1866-1948 :Collection of post card negatives

Reference: 1/2-000976-G

Description: Part 1 of a 2 part panoramic view of Ngaruawahia. The Waikato River runs through the centre, and the Railway Bridge is visible in the centre of the image. For Part 2 see image at 1/2-000954. Photographed by William Archer Price. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom centre - Ngaruawahia. No. 2932 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.5 x 6.5 inches

Date: Circa 1910

From: Price, William Archer, 1866-1948 :Collection of post card negatives

Reference: 1/2-001157-G

Description: View of the the Waipa Hotel at Ngaruawahia, with the railway station centre left. Photographed by William Archer Price circa 1910. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom centre - Ngaruawahia. 2398 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.5 x 6.5 inches

Date: Circa 1910

From: Price, William Archer, 1866-1948 :Collection of post card negatives

Reference: 1/2-001098-G

Description: View of the delta where the Waipa River and the Waikato River join, at Ngaruawahia. Photographed by William Archer Price. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - The Delta. Ngaruawahia. No. 3632 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.5 x 6.5 inches

Date: Circa 1910

From: Price, William Archer, 1866-1948 :Collection of post card negatives

Reference: 1/2-001096-G

Description: View of the Waipa River at Ngaruawahia. A band rotunda is visible on the far bank centre left. Photographed by William Archer Price. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom right - Waipa River. Ngaruawahia. No. 3633 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.5 x 6.5 inches

Date: Circa 1910

From: Price, William Archer, 1866-1948 :Collection of post card negatives

Reference: 1/2-001097-G

Description: View of the the Ngaruawahia Railway Station. Photographed by William Archer Price circa 1910. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - Railway Station. Ngaruawahia. No. 3630 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.5 x 6.5 inches

Date: [ca 1910]

From: Price, William Archer, 1866-1948 :Collection of post card negatives

By: Green & Colebrook (Firm)

Reference: 1/2-001600-G

Description: View of the small wooden Catholic Church at Ngaruawahia. The church has a path leading to the front door, and is framed by two trees planted in lawns. There are hills in the distance. Photograph taken by G & C Ltd (probably Green & Colebrook, merchants, with a branch in Ngaruawahia) circa 1910. A copy in William A Price Collection Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - Catholic Church. Ngaruawahia. 110; Photographer's title on negative - bottom right - G & C Ltd. Protd. 1.8.10 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.75 x 6.5 inches

Date: Circa 1910

From: Price, William Archer, 1866-1948 :Collection of post card negatives

Reference: 1/2-000954-G

Description: Part 2 of a 2 part panoramic view of Ngaruawahia. The Waikato River is visible centre left. For Part 1 see image at 1/2-000976. Photographed by William Archer Price. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom centre - Ngaruawahia. No. 2933 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.5 x 6.5 inches

Date: Circa 1910

From: Price, William Archer, 1866-1948 :Collection of post card negatives

Reference: 1/2-001605-G

Description: Regatta on the Waikato River at Ngaruawahia, circa 1910. Across the river marquees are visible, with crowds of people lining the river bank. There are several motor boats beside the bank, and one laden with passengers. Photograph taken by William Archer Price. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - Ngaruawahia. Regatta. 1303 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.5 x 6.5 inches

Date: [ca 1910]

From: Price, William Archer, 1866-1948 :Collection of post card negatives

Reference: 1/2-000975-G

Description: Regatta on the Waikato River at Ngaruawahia, circa 1910. The Ngaruawahia Rowing Club building is across the river, centre right, with steamboats laden with passengers watching the rowers. Photograph taken by William Archer Price. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - Ngaruwahia [sic] Regatta. 1304 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.5 x 6.5 inches

Date: Circa 1910

From: Price, William Archer, 1866-1948 :Collection of post card negatives

Reference: 1/2-000977-G

Description: View of the the Waipa Hotel at Ngaruawahia, with the railway station centre left, railway lines running across in front of the hotel, with the main street between the railway line and the hotel. Photographed by William Archer Price circa 1910. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - Main Street. Ngaruawahia. 48 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.5 x 6.5 inches

Date: Circa 1910

From: Price, William Archer, 1866-1948 :Collection of post card negatives

Reference: 1/2-000956-G

Description: View of Ngaruawahia, showing a bullock team hauling a small office building across a field. There are houses on the slope behind the building. Photographed by William Archer Price. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom centre - Early days. Ngaruawahia. No. 2407 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.5 x 6.5 inches

Date: Circa 1910

From: Price, William Archer, 1866-1948 :Collection of post card negatives

By: Fleming, Robert Stanley, active 1910-1915

Reference: 1/2-000974-G

Description: View of the Waikato River at Ngaruawahia. The railway bridge crosses the river centre left, the Ngaruawahia Rowing Club building is centre right, with several houses on the road behind the rowing club. Photographed by R.S.F. (probably Robert Stanley Fleming, owner of the Novelty Depot, Ngaruawahia). Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - Waikato River view. Ngaruawahia. 38; Photographer's title on negative - bottom right - R.S.F. Protd 1.8.10 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.5 x 6.5 inches

Date: Circa 1910

From: Price, William Archer, 1866-1948 :Collection of post card negatives

Reference: 1/2-001099-G

Description: Regatta on the Waikato River at Ngaruawahia, circa 1910?. Across the river there is one huge marquee, and a number of smaller marquees, with crowds of people lining the river bank. A waka with a large number of paddlers is in the river. Photograph taken by William Archer Price. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - Ngaruawahia. Regatta. No. 3637 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.5 x 6.5 inches

Date: Between 1915 and 1926

From: Godber, Albert Percy, 1875-1949 :Collection of albums, prints and negatives

By: Burton Brothers (Dunedin, N.Z.); Sherriff, D J, active 1901-1931

Reference: PA1-q-102

Description: Album of photographs chiefly taken by Albert Percy Godber, relating to his family, his work and his interests. Family photographs include portraits of his wife (Laura) and two children (William and Phyllis), and scenes of their home in Whiteman's Valley Road, Silverstream; views of the Hutt Valley including large numbers of cars travelling to Trentham Racecourse, and the Hutt River. Another group of images relate to a holiday at the Mendip Hills Homestead in Canterbury, with scenes of farm life, including haymaking, merino sheep, and farm buildings. During their stay in the South Island Godber also took photographs of Dunedin (including the Ross Reservoir, Otago Boys' High School, Seacliff Mental Hospital, the 1926 Dunedin Exhibition, and the Hillside Railway Workshops); Invercargill (including the Invercargill Railway Workshops); Stewart Island, Moeraki, Tuatapere, Waiau River, Oamaru and Port Chalmers. Various railway stations in Canterbury and Otago, the Burnside Iron Mills, and the Rosslyn Mills. Godber was a volunteer fireman with the Petone Fire Brigade with the album including views of the building, groups of firemen, fire engines and other fire fighting equipment, and a building in Petone damaged by fire. In his work with New Zealand Railways, mainly at the Petone Railway Workshops, he took interior photographs of various buildings, including the Machine Shop and finishing benches, the engine room, lathes, boilers, and fitting shops. He also took photographs of many of the steam engines that were built and worked on at the workshops. One scene shows a group of men watching a fight. Many images show his interest in logging railways, particularly in the Piha, Karekare, Anawhata area. Scenes of logging camps, various methods of transporting logs including bullock teams, logging trains, and dams created and then tripped to send logs down by river, and timber mills. Other topics covered in Godber's photographs are scenes at Maori marae and meeting houses, with some of the people identified; Maori carving and rafter designs; beekeeping, and gold mining. Other Titles - Title printed on spine - Godber album 109 Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with brown buckram cover; 38.0 x 26.5 cm (257 p.)