Places

Date: 1920 - 1930

By: Southland times (Newspaper); Southland League

Reference: Eph-E-TOURISM-Southland-1920s-01

Description: Includes text and pictures covering aspects of Southland's tourist attractions. Covers "Paradise of sport", "Rail & Motor tours", "Beautiful Southern lakes", "The World's most famous walk". Other Titles - Issued by the Southland League, Invercargill, New Zealand. Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - Issued by the N.Z. Railways Publicity Branch. Dated from the appearance of similar picture in \"New Zealand railways magazine, October 1932, page 3. Second copy, received 1999, is annotated as having been obtained at the Dunedin Exhibition in 1924. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, on both sides of sheet 590 x 890 mm.

Date: 1920 - 1945

Reference: Eph-A-POSTCARDS-Humour-01/02

Description: "Roaring trade" postcard shows the proprietor of a ramshackle rural hut stuffed with boarders; she is pegging two boarders on to the clothesline in blanket "hammocks". "The main trunk; the well-known spiral" uses puns on railway features (the Main Trunk Line and the Raurimu Spiral), and shows a porter carrying a large luggage trunk for a lady; at right is a large corkscrew bottle-opener. Quantity: 2 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs on postcards, 95 x 142 mm. Provenance: Purchased from ACW Ltd., Wellington, in 2006.

Date: 1908 - 1909

From: [Postcard album of cards collected by Bessie Cornish. 1905-1920].

Reference: Eph-B-POSTCARD-Vol-12-075

Description: Shows a view of the Hutt Road with the railway beside it, and an overhead bridge, across which the New Plymouth train is steaming. Wellington is in the distance, with the harbour at the left. Published by Fergusson Limited, and printed in Sydney. Sepia series. Exhibited in 'Petone Days; Photographs by Percy Godber 1900-1920 (Exhibition)' Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) on postcard in album.. Physical Description: Photolithograph, 89 x 138 mm. Provenance: Donated by Mrs B L M August in 1976.

Date: 1904 - 1905

From: [Postcard album of cards collected by Joye Eggers / Taylor. 1905-1970s].

By: Aldersley, David James, 1862-1928

Reference: Eph-B-POSTCARD-Vol-6-009-btm

Description: Shows a train steaming northwards beside the Hutt Road and Wellington Harbour. There is a horse and cart in the central foreground, and the city of Wellington behind. Exhibited in 'Petone Days; Photographs by Percy Godber 1900-1920 (Exhibition)' Photograph is probably by David Aldersley. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on postcard.. Physical Description: Hand-coloured photograph, 140 x 89 mm.

Date: 1966 - 1969

By: New Zealand Railways

Reference: Eph-A-RAIL-1966/1969

Description: Includes: 1964/1968: School ticket between Wellington and Raroa. Sep-Dec [1964/1968]. 1966: North Island Main Trunk Railway. Route of the "Scenic Daylight". R E Owen, Government Printer, Wellington, New Zealand, 1966. New Zealand Railways. Publicity & Advertising Branch. Cook Strait rail and road ferries. Wellington - Picton; Picton - Wellington. Operates from 27 June 1966. Another attractive booklet from the N.Z. Railway and Locomotive Society Inc. Steam locomotives of the New Zealand Public Works Department, compiled by P F Dyer. [Promotional pamphlet. 1966] New Zealand Railways timetables; principal rail, road & ferry services, North Island. Operates from 28 November 1966. New Zealand Railways timetables; principal rail, road & ferry services, South Island. Operates from 28 November 1966. 1967: New Zealand Railway and Locomotive Society, Inc. The New Zealand railway observer, the high-quality magazine published four times a year ... [1967] Combined State Service Organisation. Central Committee. "The tradesmen's 6d". June 1967 N.Z. Railway Tradesmen's Association. We regret that after many long months of abortive negotiation ... [pink flier. 1967] New Zealand Railway Tradesmen's Association. Combined Auckland-Otahuhu Strike Committee. "Our fight is your fight" [Yellow flier. 1967] 1968: North Island Main Trunk Railway. Route of the "Scenic Daylight". A R Shearer, Government Printer, 1968. 25,000/9/68 - 52707D Railfans Reunion 1968 in Otago and Southland and along the route of the South Island Limited. Organised by the Railway Enthusiasts Society Incorporated ...12 - 15 1968. Souvenir issue New Zealand Railways timetables, except suburban services at Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin. Principal rail, road & ferry services. Operates from 1 July 1968. 1969: New Zealand Railway & Locomotive Society Inc. Wellington Branch. "Rails along the coast". D G Hoy. 29 July 1969 New Zealand Railways. Welcome aboard! Express railcar service, Auckland to Wellington. Produced and printed by Publicity & Advertising Branch, New Zealand Railways, Wellington, 1969. New Zealand Railways. Timetable of Johnsonville Line; suburban electric train services, from Sunday 8 June 1969. New Zealand Railways timetables, except suburban services at Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin. Principal rail, road & ferry services. Operates from 1 July 1969. North Island Main Trunk Railway. Route of the "Scenic daylight". A R Shearer, Government Printer, New Zealand 1969. 65562-69D Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs, sizes varying under 250 mm Provenance: One item donated by Mary Smart, Wellington, 2012; one by Philippa Conway 2014; one by Owen Spearpoint from the collection of Brian Spearpoint, 2014.

Date: 1936

From: New Zealand Railways: [Ephemera relating to railways, railway trains, rail timetables, rail travel in New Zealand. 1920-1969]

By: New Zealand Railways. Publicity Branch

Reference: Eph-B-RAIL-1936-01

Description: Front cover shows rail car driver at the controls, and the view in front. Inside are pictures of models of rail car, West Coast hotels, and a map of the road and air connections to Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers from Hokitika. Extended Title - Coulls, Somerville, Wilkie Ltd. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Pamphlet, folded in four, each section 285 x 114 mm.

Date: 2000 - 2009

By: New Zealand Railways

Reference: Eph-B-RAIL-2000/2009

Description: Includes general promotional material for the railway's services including Tranz Metro timetables for Wellington suburban services. Also includes a flier for International Rail Action Day 2004; a flier announcing "Walk the Johnsonville Line Day, 4 February 2009 (Crofton Downs to Wadestown Loop); copies of Metro news for 2002 and 2003; and a flier about Loco Miniature Railway and Gardens at Otaki 2007. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset print, sizes varying under 330 mm.

Date: 1938

From: New Zealand Railways :[Ephemera relating to railways, railway trains, rail timetables, rail travel in New Zealand. 1930-1939]

By: New Zealand Railways; E.V. Paul (Firm)

Reference: Eph-A-RAIL-1938-02

Description: Cover shows an electric unit on a railway line, with the crest of the New Zealand Railways at the top. The title on the inside front page is: "Official change-over from steam to electric traction and introduction of multiple unit passenger trains. Inaugural ceremony at Wellington Station, 2.30 pm, Saturday, 2nd July 1938. Inside pages show photographs of the exterior and interior of the units, the auxiliary control compartment in the motor coach, the interior of the 1500-volt rectifier cubicle, telescopic handrails and flexible jumpers between carriages, the inerior of a carriage, a timetable of bus and rail services. There is also a history of the old Manawatu Line, a photograph of the new electric locomotive, nine of which were being built at the Hutt Valley Railway Workshops, photographs of the "Maahunui" and "Aotea" railcars, and a "K" class locomotive, and the 31-seater diesel bus that operated between Wellington and Johnsonville. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs in booklet of 16 pages, 187 x 255 mm.

Date: 1906 - 1908

Reference: Eph-D-RAIL-1908-01

Description: Shows a tinted photograph of a small group of huts and tents amidst tall trees in a gully. The text beneath states: "Our picture shows a phase of the magnificent scenery which is to be met with along the route of the North island Main Trunk Railway, which links up the Cities of Auckland and Wellington, and is now practically completed. The numberless beautiful views and the impressive grandeur of many of the sights adjacent to the line should make one of the most popular routes for tourists in New Zealand, and the only thing to be regretted is that scenes such as that depicted above must vanish within a short space before the steady advance of the sturdy pioneer settler". Description of another copy at C-065-006, identifies one of the group shown, as Thomas Alexander Evans. Another fresher copy at C-065-006; from where comes the name of the publication with which this was published. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, 430 x 560 mm.

Date: 1928

By: Skinner, William Alexander George, 1865-1939; New Zealand. Tongariro National Park Board

Reference: Eph-A-PARK-Tongariro-1928-02

Description: Flier with text giving the cost of rail and motor transport to the Whakapapa Huts from Auckland, Frankton, Palmerston North, New Plymouth, Wanganui, Napier and Thorndon (Wellington). There is a note that the Railway will pre-arrange accommodation at National Park Station or at the national Park Huts. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset print on pink flier, 172 x 109 mm.

Date: 1875

By: Webster, Kenneth Athol, 1906-1967

Reference: Eph-B-POLITICS-1875-01

Description: Requisition with names of 42 electors and residents in the Manawatu electorate asking Buller to allow himself to be nominated as a candidate for the general elections of 1875. Also includes Bullers reply, with an outline of his views and policies on Provincial Government, the borrowing of money, the re-constitution of the Upper House, native affairs. He promises to support a branch railway from Foxton to Sandon, and the location of a special settlement at Fitzherberton. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Letterpress, on sheet 265 x 209 mm.

Date: 1934

By: New Zealand Railways. Publicity Branch

Reference: Eph-A-TOURISM-Mt-Cook-1934-01

Description: Combination of colour print, photographs and text on brochure. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on cover of booklet.. Physical Description: Coloured print on folded brochure, 228 x 380 mm.

Date: 1920 - 1929

By: New Zealand Railways

Reference: Eph-A-RAIL-1920s

Description: Includes: 1924: Through the wonder country, New Zealand invites you / New Zealand Railways. [1924] 1926: New Zealand Railways. Wellington Central Office First class monthly non-transferable [ticket] between Thorndon and Khandallah, available from [1-31 January 1926] 1927: New Zealand Railways. Train arrangements Christmas and New Year holidays, 1927-28 [Timetable booklet] 1928: Night express - South Island (and other services). Sleeping accommodation. Timetable operates from 3rd December 1928. Worker's weekly Lambton and Ngahauranga second class ticket 89744, [stamped] 16 April 1928. 1929: Lyttelton-Christchurch electrification. Official opening, February 14, 1929. Cory-Wright & Salmon Wellington [and] The English Electric Co. Ltd., London. [Brochure] 1926/1930: Four train tickets Lambton-Ngahauranga 1926-1930 (in white envelope) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs, sizes varying under 250 mm Provenance: Train tickets donated by Joan Ciurlionis, Wellington, in 2014. Transfers: Collection received in Ephemera. One item transferred on appraisal to Published: "If I had a thousand a year", by John Maddison Morton. French's acting edition (late Lacy's) London, Samuel French [ca 1880]..

Date: 1920

By: New Zealand Railways. Christchurch Section; Alex Wildey Ltd

Reference: Eph-B-ROYAL-1920-05

Description: Booklet contains two publications: New Zealand Railways. Christchurch District. Visit of HRH The Prince of Wales to Christchurch, May 13th to 16th, 1920. Races at Christchurch, May 15th 1920 (26 pages) New Zealand Railways. Christchurch District. Visit of HRH The Prince of Wales to Ashburton, Temuka, Timaru and Oamaru, May 17th 1920 [and] Departure of HRH The Prince of Wales from Lyttelton, May 21st 1920. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Booklet of 26 and 16 pages, each 260 x 195 mm, inside purple suede cover 272 x 205 mm, with gilt lettering. Accompanying original envelope Provenance: Donated by Mr R Waters, 1980. Accompanying envelope is addressed to the Prince of Wales, per favour R W McVilly, esq, General Manager, New Zealand Railways. Presumably it was never presented; or else presented and abandoned.

Date: 2003 - 1890 - 1930

By: Chaplow's Picture Framing & Restoration (Firm)

Reference: Eph-A-POSTCARDS-2003-01

Description: Postcards depicting: Maori bank Bridge over the Hutt River ca 1924; Main Road Upper Hutt ca 1890s; Transporting logs in the Akatarawa Valley ca 1912-1916; Fell engine on the Rimutaka Incline ca 1890; Main Street Upper Hutt ca 1940; Hazelwood's Store Main Road Upper Hutt ca 1906; Silverstream Rail Bridge Upper Hutt ca 1925. Quantity: 7 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs on postcards Provenance: Donated by the publisher in 2004.

Date: 1958

Reference: Eph-B-RAIL-1958-Siddle

Description: Includes: North Island main trunk golden jubilee. Jubilee dinner and social evening ticket North Island main trunk golden jubilee dinner. Order of programme (2 copies) Main Trunk Golden Jubilee Committee. Newsletter 14 October 1958 (2 copies) Passenger tickets for the train trip between Taumarunui and Ohakune, 9 November 1958, and for the Jubilee dinner Donor's parents attended the Jubilee dinner; the invitation is made out to them. Quantity: 2 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). 5 tickets. Physical Description: Mimeographs and letterpress, sizes varying

Date: 1926

From: New Zealand Railways :[Ephemera relating to railways, railway trains, rail timetables, rail travel in New Zealand. 1920-1929]

Reference: Eph-A-RAIL-1926-01

Description: Arrangement of text on a ticket. The name of the person permitted to travel on the ticket is handwritten in the space provided, but is illegible on this ticket. Anyone using the ticket if not the designated passenger "shall be liable to imprisonment, with or without hard labour, for any term not exceeding two months, or to a fine not exceeding ten pounds". The ticket has been clipped once, at top right. It is also stamped in two places: the number 466 at top right; and date stamp 1926 at top left. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Letterpress on light card backed with red buckram, 71 x 96 mm. Provenance: Donated by Mr Keith Hales, Wellington, in 2012.

Date: 1964 - 1968

From: New Zealand Railways :[Ephemera relating to railways, railway trains, rail timetables, rail travel in New Zealand. 1966-1969]

By: New Zealand Railways; Conway, Clare, active 1964-1968

Reference: Eph-A-RAIL-1960s-01

Description: Rail pass issued to C Conway (probably Clare Conway, known to have been a pupil at Onslow College around 1964-1968). It is stamped with a large 3 at the right, and is numbered: 9793. The NZR logo is at top right. Quantity: 1 Other printed ephemera item(s) ticket. Physical Description: Letterpress and relief print, 63 x 86 mm. Provenance: Donated by Philippa Conway, Wellington, in 2014. Transfers: School bus passes for Clare Conway are of the same provenance and are housed at Eph-A-BUS-Wellington-1964/1968-Tickets..

Date: 1954

From: New Zealand Railways :[Ephemera relating to railways, railway trains, rail timetables, rail travel in New Zealand. 1950-1959]

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

Reference: Eph-A-RAIL-1954-02

Description: A pamphlet promoting rail travel from Auckland to Rotorua, with a history of the building of the rail link, its engineering features, a map of the route, and "wayside notes" about the locations travelled through. There are scenic photographs and views of the inside of the train carriages. The front cover features a train and a tiki. Other Titles - Christchurch Quantity: 1 pamphlet. Physical Description: Photolithographs on pamphlet, 460 x 375 mm. (folded 230 x 96 mm)

Date: 1928 - 1929

From: Farmers Trading Co. Ltd :Catalogue 10. [1929?].

Reference: Eph-B-RETAIL-FTC-1929-200

Description: Shows train models and descriptions. Extended Title - From Farmers' Trading Co. catalogue 10. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) in sales catalogue.. Physical Description: Letterpress, ca 300 x 200 mm.