Places

Date: [ca 1890]

From: Roberts, George J :One hundred and eight photographs of the West Coast Region by photographers George J Roberts and A P Harper

Reference: PAColl-3412-1-01

Description: Mahinapua Creek surrounded by native forest, West Coast, New Zealand, photographed by either George Roberts or Arthur Paul Harper in about 1890. Inscriptions: Verso - South Creek, L. Mahinapua Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print, 15.2 x 10.7 cm

Date: Circa 1917

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

Reference: APG-1210-1/2-F

Description: View of the Anawhata Dam, built for transporting logs by river. Photographed by Albert Percy Godber. This film negative is taken from the Godber Album Vol 109, p 67 (PA1-q-102) An original print is in Godber Album Vol 109, p 67 (PA1-q-102) Inscriptions: Marginal notes on negative - bottom centre - The Anawhata dam Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative 17.25 x 11.75 cm

Date: ca 1885

From: Williams, Edgar Richard, 1891-1983: Negatives, lantern slides, stereographs, colour transparencies, monochrome prints, photographic ephemera

By: Williams, William, 1858-1949

Reference: 1/2-140323-G

Description: Kaiwharawhara Stream, Wellington, surrounded by trees and bush. Taken by William Williams, ca 1885. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).

Date: ca 1885

From: Tyree Studio: Negatives of Nelson and Marlborough districts

Reference: 10x8-1033-G

Description: Motueka River, and bush alongside, photographed by the Tyree Studio circa 1885. Group in centre, with horse and cart, unidentified. Man left of centre, also unidentified. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - Motueka River Tyree Photo 1355 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative

Date: 1869 - 1901

By: Liardet, Wilbraham Frederick Evelyn, 1799-1878; Anderson, Nora, active 1901; Hogg, Neville William (Dr), 1927-2007; Sisarich, Warren, active 1980s-1990s

Reference: C-126-006

Description: Extensive view framed by tree ferns and flax in the foreground, looking down unto a small river winding through cultivated fields and scattered houses, with the kainga mentioned in the title presumably the cluster of buildings to the right. There is a ridge of low hills beyond the near river valley then the extensive plain of the Waihou River, formerly called the Thames, with mountains in the distance The original watercolour by Liardet is at C-137-005. The Thames River, named by Captain Cook, is now known by its original Maori name as the Waihou River. The "Kawaeranga" River is the Kauaerangi. Mt Pukekawa does not appear to be a name used in the area depicted any longer - the closest Pukekawa is some 50 kilometres to the west on the far side of the Waikato River. On the verso is a pencil and faint watercolour drawing of a pair of pink dancing shoes and a fan. Other Titles - Embouchure, Kauaerangi River, Waihou River Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - Title, both artists' names and dates, in brown brushpoint in cursive calligraphic style.; Verso - "Mrs Anderson Coromandel sc" plus framing instructions dating from the 1960s. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour, on sheet 315 x 467 mm. Provenance: Owned by Warren Sisarich, 1960s. Sold at Dunbar Sloanes, Wellington, to Dr Neville Hogg of Dargarville.

Date: 1844

By: Drake, James Charles, 1821-1865?; Turnbull, Alexander Horsburgh, 1868-1918

Reference: A-108-011

Description: Shows a general view of the Wairau Valley with the river and some vegetation. One of series of 8 drawings; see A108/007, "View of the Moketap ..." for information. Inscriptions: At head of drawing: "No. 5" Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil and ink 174 x 259 mm

Date: [ca 1870s]

From: Harding, William James, 1826-1899: Negatives of Wanganui district

Reference: 1/1-000339-G

Description: Manawatu river and native bush, circa 1870s. Photograph taken by William James Harding. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).

Date: 2002, 2004

From: Farrell, Damer, 1943-: Photographs of the West Coast

Reference: PADL-000483

Description: Photographs of Aharua, West Coast. Includes photographs of log chopping competitions and aerial views of the town and surrounding area. Arrangement: These files were originally delivered to the library within a folder called "Views-Places (ahaura)" Quantity: 94 digital photograph(s).

Date: 1897

By: Stretton, A, active 1897

Reference: C-154-014

Description: Shows a view of a section of a stream with a low dam built to prevent felled kauri trunks from floating downstream. Given that the artist may be a Thames surveyor, it is possible that the location may be the Thames-Coromandel area. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour, 495 x 315 mm. Provenance: Purchased in 2008.

Date: [ca 1913]

From: Girdlestone, Hubert Earle, 1879-1918 : Albums relating to surveying, tramping and climbing

Reference: PA1-q-913-03-4

Description: View of a shallow valley with areas of native forest, and the Wharepapa River flowing through it. In the background are mountains of the southern Rimutaka Range. Photographed by Hubert Earle Girdlestone in about 1913. Inscriptions: Album page - beneath image - The Wharepapa Stream and the lower Rimutaka Ranges Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print, 13 x 7.3 cm

Date: 1891

From: Ryan, Thomas, 1864-1927 :[Watercolours and sketches of a visit to Te Kooti, Urewera country. 1891].

Reference: B-159-009-1

Description: Includes view of the dwellings of Te Whaiti, on an area on the left. The river winds over the plain on the right, with wooded hills in the distance and further right. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Pencil and watercolour on sheet, 253 x 372 mm. Provenance: Purchased in 2002.

Date: [between 1900-1930]

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

Reference: 1/2-001834-G

Description: Anawhata River and native bush. Photograph taken by William A Price between 1900 and 1930. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom centre - Anawata River. West Coast. 2621 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry glass plate negative 4.5 x 6.5 inches

Date: 1891

From: Ryan, Thomas, 1864-1927 :[Watercolours and sketches of a visit to Te Kooti, Urewera country. 1891].

Reference: B-159-008-1

Description: Shows a river in the foreground, with a plain and rugged rocky mountains including Tawhiuau in the background. The location may be somewhere near Murupara. Similar to image at E-965-02 Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Pencil and watercolour on sheet, 253 x 372 mm.

Date: 1870

From: Bibby, Edward Stuart, 1896-1991: Collection

Reference: PAColl-9161-08

Description: Photograph taken 1870 by an unidentified photographer, showing a view over Waipawa with the river, native forest, and mountains in the background. The town's small wooden buildings have shingled roofs, and are surrounded by picket or post and rail fences. A large patch of fern can be seen in the foreground. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: [ca 1870s]

By: Bragge, James, 1833-1908

Reference: 1/1-000798-F

Description: Bridge over Abbott's Creek (also known as Abbots Stream), and native bush, Featherston County. Photograph taken by James Bragge in the 1870s. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).

Date: 1846 - 1855

From: Gold, Charles Emilius 1809-1871 :Sketches by General Gold, 1846 to 1860

By: Gold, Charles Emilius, 1809-1871

Reference: A-288-020

Description: Shows the vegetation on the steep bank of a river, with sunlight on one portion of it. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour, 203 x 172 mm. Provenance: Family descent, to London dealer (1991) to Auckland dealer (1991)

Date: 2002-2003

From: Farrell, Damer, 1943-: Photographs of the West Coast

Reference: PADL-000503

Description: Photographs of Moana, West Coast. Includes photographs of Lake Brunner, boating and jet skiing, dwellings and views of the surrounding areas. Arrangement: These files were originally delivered to the library within a folder called "Views-Places (moana)" Quantity: 78 digital photograph(s).

Date: ca 1895

From: Beere, Daniel Manders, 1833-1909 :Negatives of New Zealand and Australia

Reference: 1/4-034284-G

Description: The Tararu Stream and surrounding native bush, Thames, circa 1895. Photograph taken by Daniel Manders Beere. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Gelatin dry plate negative

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

Reference: APG-0067-1/2-G

Description: Native bush and stream at Korokoro, photographed by A P Godber. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - top left - 4 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.75 x 6.5 inches

Date: 1900

By: Baker, William George, 1864-1929

Reference: G-550

Description: Shows two groups of Maori whare on a river in the foreground; the two groups are linked by a low wooden bridge. A waka is drawn up on the bank in the foreground and several figures stand in front of the huts. Beside the central group of two whare there is a drying pole on which a row of fish or game are hung. The figures beside the whare at far right are tending a campfire. The clearing is surrounded by native bush and there is a cabbage tree and flax at the far right. In the centre distance is Mount Taranaki dominating the scene. May show Rehu village, inland from Patea Inscriptions: Mount verso - top left - [Title, late twentieth-early 21st century, on paper stapled to frame] Quantity: 1 oil(s). Physical Description: Oil on canvas, 440 x 645 mm (sight)