Places

Date: 1929

By: McCaw, John, 1849-1930

Reference: MS-1164

Description: Includes brief description of the voyage to Otago on board the `Oamaru' arriving Feb 1875 Quantity: 1 volume(s) (18 pages). Physical Description: Typescript (27 cm; blue linen)

Date: 1872-1873, 1878-1880

By: Jollie, Edward, 1825-1894

Reference: MS-Papers-4207

Description: Reminiscences of Jollie's early life (1841-1865) commencing with his voyage to Wellington on the `Brougham' (1841-1842). A New Zealand Company survey cadet, he assisted with surveys of Wellington (1842-1845), Otago (1846-1847) and Nelson; also worked on Canterbury Association surveys (1849-1851) with Captain Joseph Thomas. He later practised as a surveyor in Canterbury and was active in provincial and national politics. Source of title - Supplied Variations in title - Two titles given: Diary and Our Great-Grandpa's Diary Retyped in 1971 from an earlier transcription Relationship complexity - Holograph reminiscences with some textual variations at qMS-1071 Jollie was a New Zealand Company and Canterbury Association surveyor, and a member of the Canterbury Provincial Council and the House of Representatives Quantity: 1 folder(s) (44 leaves). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (photocopy) with holograph annotations

Date: 1979

From: Insurance Council of New Zealand : Records

Reference: MSY-3488

Description: Quantity: 1 volume(s).

Date: 1915-1931

From: Best, Elsdon, 1856-1931 : Papers

Reference: qMS-0208

Description: Polynesian/Maori Voyages, the story of Takitimu Waka, Maori Customary Concepts and Tribal Narratives. Includes information on the messianic cults that flourished in the 19C; the battle of Waiorua (Whakapaetai) at Kapiti; Te Rangihaeata's stockade at Paremata; the death of Von Tempsky at Te Ngutu-o-te-Manu, and expropriated taonga in the British Museum, including Te Rauparaha's mere-pounamu `Papatahi' and Te Hiko-o-te-Rangi's mere-pounamu `Tuhiwai'. Comprises information on Nga Puhi `Atamira', and generic Maori tohunga practices.

Date: [1985]

By: Bennett, Brian E, active 1985

Reference: MS-Papers-4092

Description: History of construction of railway from Dunedin through Central Otago to Roxburgh. It was officially opened in 1928 but was never an economic alternative to road transport, and was closed in 1968. Publication - Published in serial form in the Mount Benger Mail, [1985?] Quantity: 1 folder(s) (13 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Mr B E Bennett, Roxburgh, 1985

Date: 1975-1977

From: Dennis, Lawrence Samuel, 1915-2000 : Papers

Reference: MSX-5986

Description: Scrapbook relating to Dennis's career while at Vacation Hotel, Queenstown; includes clippings on other hotels, tourism in New Zealand and related topics Quantity: 1 volume(s).

Date: 1 Dec 1858-7 Sep 1869

Reference: qMS-1667

Description: Day to day account of station activities, weather, visitors etc, on a sheep station on the Maniatoto Plains, Central Otago Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 1 volume(s). 0.03 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (27 cm; green linen)

Date: 1915 (1952)

By: Fulton, Catherine Henrietta Elliot, 1829-1919

Reference: qMS-2069

Description: Catherine describes emigrating with her family on the `Ajax' in 1847, settling in Dunedin, and her marriage to James Fulton and subsequent life on a sheep station near East Taieri. She writes about family members, travel in New Zealand, and social life. Also an interesting account of being followed by `a dangerous lunatic' who `had frightened other women in isolated dwellings'. Accompanying material - At rear are photocopies of photographs lent for copying by Mr J E R Fulton (Wellington) from his copy, one of the original copies, of this manuscript (Acc 83-101, 5 Apr 1983). Photographic copies are held in Photographic Archive. Relationship complexity - Also in `Our fathers have told us' [qMS-1898, pp 224-225] Catherine Fulton's maiden name was Valpy. Quantity: 1 volume(s) (56 pages). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (28 cm; navy buckram)

Date: 25 Dec 1849-2 Jun 1852 (1958)

By: Pillans, Francis Scott, 1810-1889

Reference: MS-1776

Description: Quantity: 1 volume(s) (72 leaves). Physical Description: Typescript (26 cm; ¼ red linen, blue linen paper)

Date: 1927

By: Mawson, William, 1874-

Reference: qMS-1356

Description: Quantity: 1 volume(s) (5 pages). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (27 cm; blue pamphlet case)

Date: 1906, 1919, 1928

From: Cowan family: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-11946-054

Description: Published by Department of Tourist and Health Resorts, 1906. Also includes clippings and correspondence. The correspondence consists of a letter from James Mackay, dated 15 June 19 [1919?] who writes from Greymouth thanking Cowan for sending him a copy of 'New Zealand lakes and fiords'. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed volume and loose papers

Date: 1970

From: [Posters of around A1 and A2 size, for performances of opera, light opera, and musicalsin New Zealand. 1970-1979]

Reference: Eph-D-OPERA-1970-01

Description: Poster advertising two productions by the Dunedin Opera Company lists cast members. At top and bottom are two advertisements for Dunedin businesses: Gardner Motors Ltd and Arthur Barnett Ltd. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, 557 x 252 mm, with two collaged images Provenance: Donated by Roger Flury, Wellington, in 2014

Date: 1885

From: Montgomery family: Papers

Reference: MSX-9527

Description: Published volume of poetry by E E Montgomery. Quantity: 1 volume(s). Transfers: See also letter relating to the work in MS-Papers-12152-3..

Date: 1920, 1906-1915

From: Cowan family: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-11946-154

Description: Written and issued by the Lakes District Sub-committee of the New Zealand and South Seas Exhibition, 1889. Also includes one clipping relating to a 'Dedication service' for a 'Soldiers' Memorial' in Lower Hutt, published 14 August 1933. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: One volume and one clipping. Processing information: Initially stored in 'Drawer 3' according to information on the bag this item was enclosed in. This plastic bag has been disposed of.

Date: [1915]

From: Cowan family: Collection

By: Ryan, Thomas, 1864-1927

Reference: A-472-006

Description: Snow capped mountains at the edge of Lake Wakatipu. The mountains are pink suggesting early morning or evening. Plants, reeds, and a cabbage tree are depicted in the foreground. Title from item Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - Evening shadows near Kinloch. Wakatipu [in pencil]; Recto - bottom right - T. Ryan [in pencil] Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on paper, 190 x 275 mm Processing information: Item removed from frame by Library.

Date: 1906-1907, and [1940s-1960s?]

Reference: PA1-o-029

Description: Photographs taken on a trip to New Zealand by Dr Freda Bage, 1906-1907; includes several photographs taken by unknown photographers at later dates, most of new Zealand, but one of Rotten Row in London, and one of the Victoria Dock in Sydney. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Black hard cover, cream binding tape spine, 230 x 300 mm Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - MS-0115. Transfer information - MS-0115.

Date: Jun 1967-Mar 1978

From: Dennis, Lawrence Samuel, 1915-2000 : Papers

Reference: MSY-5364

Description: Scrapbook of clippings, photographs and brochures relating to tourism and Vacation Hotels, especially Queenstown Quantity: 1 volume(s). Transfers: To Photographic Archive - Loose photographs.

Date: 1880s-1963

From: Dalgety New Zealand Ltd : Records

Reference: Series-3101

Description: Includes correspondence, deeds, credit and debit slips, sales and stock records, 1880-1920s. The correspondence is mainly from other agencies in the lower South Island. Also World War One Roll of Honour and copies of `New Zealand mercantile and bankruptcy' serial 1890s; file re merger with Dalgety & Co, 1962-1963 Quantity: 39 box(es). Processing information: Access requirement for permission of Chief Librarian and use conditions removed 18 August 2022 following information from staff member.

Date: [ca 1930-1945]

From: Scott, Donald David (Very Rev), 1875-1948 : Papers

Reference: MSZ-0605

Description: Mention is made of John Marmon on pages 93 & 117 Quantity: 1 volume(s).

Date: [1870s-1880s]

By: Norris, Joseph Foxley, active 1880s; Bragge, James, 1833-1908; Burton Brothers (Dunedin, N.Z.); Wilson, George Washington, 1823-1893

Reference: PA1-q-094

Description: Photographic album created by Joseph Foxley Norris, with many images of places visited in Great Britain, including castles, cathedrals, stately homes, ports, landscapes, and bridges. Joseph Foxley Norris was a founding member of the Cyclists' Touring Club in England, and was a member of the Pickwick Bicycle Club in England with one image being a group portrait of members of the club. A number of the English scenes were photographed by G.W.W. (George Washington Wilson). Other regions visited include Cape Town and Rio de Janeiro. Views of New Zealand are mostly in the South Island, with a few of Wellington (including Government Buildings, Parliament Buildings and Government House). One photograph taken by James Bragge shows a group of unidentified Maori standing outside a meeting house in Masterton. South Island views include a bicycle "meet" in Christchurch, with a large crowd gathered, and a number of penny-farthing bicycles visible. A number of images show men riding penny-farthing bicycles and the dangers of so doing, with posed views of two men underneath their bicycles and one clutching a fence, taken in and around Christchurch. On page 108 is hand-printed award `Anniversary Sports, Christchurch,N.Z. 16th December 1880. The following ten views taken from the Cathedral Tower, Christchurch, are the 3rd prize in the One Mile Champion Bicycle Race won by J. Foxley Norris, Pioneer Bicycle Club'. Other views include a group of about four men touring along the West Coast Road, and notable buildings in Christchurch and Dunedin. One image shows the "cage" crossing the Teremakau River. A group portrait in Christchurch shows members of Harper & Co. (Solicitors) Inscriptions: Album page - J. Foxley Norris. 1880 Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with a black cover, spine title `Photo's'; 29.0 x 24.5 cm