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Date: 1939-1945

From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency

By: New Zealand. National Film Unit; Marriott, (Lieutenant), active 1943

Reference: PA1-q-292

Description: Photographs of military activities and war work in New Zealand during World 2, 1939-1945, taken by various photographers and compiled for official use. This album contains photographs on pages 1-54 (Pages 55-149 are empty). Activities include training in building of fascines and revetments for protecting trench walls; barbed wire "concertina"; excavation of command posts (part of a defensive trench system); the use of a 2" mortar; anti-tank rifle instruction; instruction in identifying enemy weapons including grenades and land mines and use of an electric mine detector. The cookery wing in action in the open air; artillery school of instruction; signallers establishing communication & erecting a telegraph pole; use of a 25-pounder; bayonet practice; medical training including rescue of wounded, use of an improvised stretcher, improvised raft for a river crossing carrying the stretcher, transfer to an ambulance, and finally a view of an actual open-air operation. The arrival of Mrs Eleanor Roosevelt, shown with New Zealand dignitaries (p 18). Men and women who have returned on furlough parading through Wellington on their way to a luncheon given in their honour by the RSA (p 19-21, 38-40); the arrival of repatriated Prisoners of War being greeted by friends and family in Wellington (p 33-36) A huge crowd celebrating the victory over the Italians at Liberty Corner, on the intersection of Hunter Street, Featherston Street and Lambton Quay (Friday 3rd September 1943) Ceremonies at an undentified marae including Maori dance, haka, poi dances and speeches by military officers. Pages 28-30 show the visit of a British Military Mission to the Forest & Jungle Warfare Wing of the Army School of Instruction, with demonstrations of jungle training. Women are shown with views of the Women's Land Service (Land Army), and also as Post & Telegraph drivers collecting huge bags of mail from a ship. Infantry students at the Army School, Trentham are shown in a river crossing exercise near Foxton, building rafts big enough to carry people, vehicles and weaponry. Launching a fuel barge built at the Wellington Patent Company's shipyards at Evans Bay, where the ceremony was performed by Managing Director Mr Jamieson. Pages 49-53 show photographs of Polish refugee children arriving and settling into the refugee camp at Pahiatua. Pages 53 and 54 show the official opening of a new Model Kindergarten in Hospital Road, Newtown (Saturday 18th November, 1943), opened by the Prime Minister Peter Fraser. Also present were the Labour MP for Wellington South, Robert Mckeen and his wife Jessie Mckeen, Mrs J A Doctor (President of the Free Kindergarten Association), and Dr Clarence Beeby (Director of Education). Arrangement: Images in album form single numerical sequence, 438-598 Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with dark blue cloth cover, black corners and spine; 34.5 x 22.0 cm

Date: 1944-1949

From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency

Reference: PAColl-4161-01-028

Description: Views of Polish children's camp, Pahiatua, of life in the camp, of the children and officials associated with the camp Arrangement: This collection is made up of photographic prints, some with captions. They were scattered throughout the wax boxes in which the War History collection had been housed for the last eight years. In giving the collection a general order they have been sorted into their series groups. They have not been arranged in numerical sequence as yet (though some might be so arranged). (Feb 1995) Quantity: 1 container(s).

Date: 19 and 22 Oct 1988 - 19 Oct 1988 - 22 Oct 1988

From: World War I Oral History Archive

By: Wysocki, Claude Shennan, 1896-1990

Reference: OHInt-0006/84

Description: Describes family background, emigration of his father's family to New Zealand and settlement in Marton and Dannevirke. Describes employment of his father and uncles, and his own job with 'Dannevirke Bush Advocate', newspapers in Dannevirke, news of outbreak of war, Cadets, Territorials, enlistment, training at Trentham with Rifle Brigade, final leave, sailed on 'Ulimaroa' ca 1917. Discusses his brothers' career in the army, ports of call - Sierra Leone and Capetown. Venereal disease, prostitution in London, sick parades, food on transport, disorganisation of the army, Brocton Camp, further stories on army disorganisation, training at Brocton, training as grenade thrower. Recalls transport to France, Second Battle of the Somme, Mailly Maillet, Valenciennes, Bapaume, effect of sniper fire, wounded by shrapnel, Le Quesnoy, recalls Armistice, shell shock, self inflicted wounds, drinking, 'nosegay' tobacco, rats, saluting, Sling Camp riot at Larkhill, relations with Chinese labour crew, morale of New Zealand troops in 1918, gambling and two-up, chaplains, return to New Zealand. Describes return to Dannevirke, gratuity, marriage, career in newspapers post war, commercial printing, detailed views on RSA and Anzac Day parades, future of RSA, Rifle Brigade reunions. Venue - Auckland Interviewer(s) - Jane Tolerton Interviewer(s) - Nicholas Boyack Venue - Mr Wysocki's daughter's home at Murrays Bay, Auckland Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-002793 - OHC-002795 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 Electronic document(s) - abstract. 1 interview(s). 3 Hours Duration. Physical Description: Textual file Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB 526, OHDL-000358. Black and white photograph of Claude Wysocki, 1988

Date: 1945

From: Pascoe, John Dobree, 1908-1972 :Photographic albums, prints and negatives

Reference: 1/4-001376-F

Description: A group of kindergarten children in the play area at a Polish refugee camp in Pahiatua. Shows girls and boys seated on see saws with a female staff member (Mrs Rubisz) supervising. The camp barracks are in the background. Photograph taken in 1945 by John Pascoe. Inscriptions: Marginal notes on negative - top left - 21,376 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative

Date: 1945

From: Pascoe, John Dobree, 1908-1972 :Photographic albums, prints and negatives

Reference: 1/4-001380-F

Description: A woman has her finger bandaged at a Polish refugee camp in Pahiatua. Photograph taken in 1945 by John Pascoe. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative

Date: 7 February 1945

From: Pascoe, John Dobree, 1908-1972 :Photographic albums, prints and negatives

Reference: 1/4-001391-F

Description: A queue of boys at a Polish refugee camp in Pahiatua. Photograph taken 7 February 1945 by John Pascoe. The children were clothed with the help of the Polish Children's Hospitality Committee, which received offers of assistance from the public through various public bodies Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative

Date: 1945

From: Pascoe, John Dobree, 1908-1972 :Photographic albums, prints and negatives

Reference: 1/2-003659-F

Description: Children at the Polish refugee camp at Pahiatua. Local children are leaning on the gate, and Polish children are standing on the ground. Photograph taken by John Dobree Pascoe in 1945. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).

Date: 1945

From: Pascoe, John Dobree, 1908-1972 :Photographic albums, prints and negatives

Reference: 1/4-001386-F

Description: Father Wilmewczyc talks to a group of girls at a Polish refugee camp in Pahiatua. Part of the camp can be seen behind the group. Photograph taken in 1945 by John Pascoe. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative

Date: 1945

From: Pascoe, John Dobree, 1908-1972 :Photographic albums, prints and negatives

Reference: 1/4-001393-F

Description: Unidentified young woman at a Polish refugee camp in Pahiatua. Photograph taken 1945 by John Pascoe. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative

Date: 1945

From: Pascoe, John Dobree, 1908-1972 :Photographic albums, prints and negatives

Reference: 1/4-001392-F

Description: Mrs Styglan attending mass in the auditorium (sala odczytowa) at a Polish refugee camp in Pahiatua. Photograph taken 1945 by John Pascoe. The auditorium was used as a cinema, church, concert hall, and dance hall Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative

Date: 1945

From: Pascoe, John Dobree, 1908-1972 :Photographic albums, prints and negatives

Reference: 1/4-001388-F

Description: A queue of boys and an adult outside the auditorium (sala odczytowa) at a Polish refugee camp in Pahiatua. Photograph taken in 1945 by John Pascoe. The auditorium was used as a cinema, church, concert hall, and dance hall Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative

Date: 1944

From: Pascoe, John Dobree, 1908-1972 :Photographic albums, prints and negatives

Reference: 1/4-001389-F

Description: Mrs K Skwaiko leads a group of children to dining room number one at a Polish refugee camp in Pahiatua. Photograph taken in 1944 by John Pascoe. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative

Date: 1945

From: Pascoe, John Dobree, 1908-1972 :Photographic albums, prints and negatives

Reference: 1/4-001390-F

Description: Pani Petrus and a group of young girls enter dining room number one at a Polish refugee camp in Pahiatua. Photograph taken in 1945 by John Pascoe. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative

Date: 1945

From: Pascoe, John Dobree, 1908-1972 :Photographic albums, prints and negatives

Reference: 1/2-003655-F

Description: Group of girls sitting in auditorium (sala odczytowa) at Polish refugee camp, Pahiatua. Photograph taken by John Dobree Pascoe, 1945. Source of descriptive information - Note on back of file print written by Theresa Sawicka Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative

Date: 1 November 1944

From: Pascoe, John Dobree, 1908-1972 :Photographic albums, prints and negatives

Reference: 1/2-003646-F

Description: Polish refugee children arriving at Pahiatua Railway Station. Shows children walking along platform next to train, with New Zealand soldiers standing nearby. Photograph taken by John Dobree Pascoe, 1 November 1944. Source of descriptive information - Note on back of file print written by Theresa Sawicka Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative

Date: 1 November 1944

From: Pascoe, John Dobree, 1908-1972 :Photographic albums, prints and negatives

Reference: 1/2-003648-F

Description: Polish children enroute to refugee camp at Pahiatua. Shows an unidentified soldier lifting a small girl into the back of an army truck at Pahiatua. Photograph taken by John Dobree Pascoe, 1 November 1944. Source of descriptive information - Note on back of file print written by Theresa Sawicka Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative

Date: 1 November 1944

From: Pascoe, John Dobree, 1908-1972 :Photographic albums, prints and negatives

Reference: 1/2-003654-F

Description: Polish children enroute to refugee camp at Pahiatua. Shows soldiers helping small boys into the back of army trucks to take them from Pahiatua Railway Station to the camp. Photograph taken by John Dobree Pascoe, 1 November 1944. Source of descriptive information - Note on back of file print written by Theresa Sawicka Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative

Date: 1945

From: Pascoe, John Dobree, 1908-1972 :Photographic albums, prints and negatives

Reference: 1/2-003657-F

Description: A woman and girl, both unidentified, in cottage kitchen at Polish children's refugee camp, Pahiatua. Shows woman at sink washing dishes as girl drys them. Photograph taken by John Dobree Pascoe, 1945. Source of descriptive information - Note on back of file print identifies cottage. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative

Date: [1944 or 1945]

From: Pascoe, John Dobree, 1908-1972 :Photographic albums, prints and negatives

Reference: 1/2-003665-F

Description: Scene at Polish children's refugee camp, Pahiatua, showing an unidentified woman helping a small boy with his utensils, during a meal in a dining hall. Photograph taken by John Dobree Pascoe, in 1944 or 1945. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative

Date: 1944

From: Pascoe, John Dobree, 1908-1972 :Photographic albums, prints and negatives

Reference: 1/2-003656-F

Description: A boy asleep in bed, at Polish children's refugee camp at Pahiatua. Photograph taken by John Dobree Pascoe, 1944. Source of descriptive information - Note on back of file print states 'Pahiatua camp (TS &JZ) 1944 - S Gratkowski' Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative