Places

Date: [Between 1938 and 1940]

By: New Zealand Railways

Reference: PA1-f-061

Description: Album of publicity photographs, and photographs of posters and advertisements taken by unidentified photographers for New Zealand Railways. Many of the images in this album were taken for a series of articles written by Oliver Neal Gillespie between January 1939 and June 1940, published in the New Zealand Railways Magazine. The series was entitled "Buy New Zealand goods and build New Zealand. New Zealand Industries Series". These contribute the largest group of images in the album, covering a wide range of industries. They include men's and women's clothing manufacturers; electrical engineering companies such as Pallo Engineering (petrol pumps), National Engineering (Neeco electric ovens), Standard Engineering Company; tobacco factories; potteries; Nugget shoe polish factory; brushware factories; and companies associated with the manufacture of food products (eg Watties canneries, Edmonds Baking Powder, Griffins and Bycrofts biscuit makers, and Whittome & Stevenson sauce and pickle makers. There are other sequences of images, including newly built state housing in Lower Hutt, with some houses still under construction beside the Hutt River, a streetscape, and a children's playground (p 7-8); a large crowd joining in a send-off of R.S.A. men to Australia in April 1938; a train laden with boxes of oranges from Rarotonga, the "Special orange train from Auckland"; and photographs of charts showing the progress of the New Zealand Government Railways, with railways workshops staff organisation charts (for Otahuhu, Addington, Hutt & Hillside Workshops (p 28-29). On p 35 there are views of a new hangar at Rongotai Aerodrome, under construction, then views of the completed exterior and the interior with a row of Blackburn B-5 Baffin bi-planes. Several images show collection of Railway sports trophies (including cups for their cricket teams), and two views of New Zealand Railways staff member Neil Edwards, a tennis champion who represented New Zealand in Britain in 1939. Pages 39-41 show the construction of a large dredge on the West Coast; p 57 show a burst watermain on Waterloo Quary, wellington. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with canvas cover, green spine, entitled `Miscellaneous 7'; 41 x 61 cm

Date: [ca 1900-1910]

By: Radcliffe, Frederick George, 1863-1923; Blencowe, James Rasdell, 1871-1945; Muir & Moodie (Firm)

Reference: PAColl-4534

Description: Postcard of Partington's Mill with Eady's Piano Van in front of it and the junction of Queen and Customs Street with Thames Hotel and trams taken by Frederick Radcliffe; statue of Logan Campbell in Cornwall Park; Lake Tarawera taken by Blencowe; Lyttelton harbour taken by Muir & Moodie; and Evans Bay, photographer unidentified. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 7 b&w original photographic print(s). 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photographic prints Transfers: One print at PAColl-6181-10.

Date: [ca 1890-1936]

By: Abernethy, William, 1865-1930?; Allen, (Miss), active 1910s; Blencowe, James Rasdell, 1871-1945; Carberry, M V, active 1910s; Churton, C E, active 1904; Ellerbeck Studio; James Valentine & Sons (Dundee, Scotland); Le Grice, Edward, 1881-1959; Marsh, Robert George Stanley, 1862?-1940; Peter Pan Studio; Radcliffe, Frederick George, 1863-1923; Raphael Tuck & Sons (Firm); Tanner Brothers Ltd (Publishers); Taylor, T E, active 1899; Walker, George Allen, -1915; William Beattie & Company; Wilson, William Thompson, 1882-1917

Reference: PAColl-0718

Description: A collection of postcards and printed views (possibly from a magazine) of New Zealand scenes primarily of towns and cities rather than scenic views. They include one of two Maori women washing clothes at Rotorua, another of the Royal visit in 1927 and a family group of seven men and three women possibly taken in Belfast. A number of the postcards have been used. Also included are five original photographs which have been captioned with the family connections: a soldier in uniform, possibly named Ralph Ferguson; Uncle Henry Babe's wedding photograph; cousin Violet Bradford in America; Albert and Elizabeth (Eliza) Babe (brother and sister) and four others; Thomas and Fanny Babe (grandpa and grandma) with Eliza, Harold, Albert, Olivia, Queenie and Gladys. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 5 b&w original photographic print(s). 55 b&w photo-mechanical print(s).

Date: [1903-1920]

By: Grant, F J, active 1980s; Inkster, Lawrence Andrew, 1897-1955; New Zealand. Tourism Department; Morris, Guy Clayton, 1868-1918

Reference: PAColl-0362

Description: Photographs taken during the royal tour of New Zealand made by the Prince of Wales in 1920. Many of the images are of military inspections and displays by school children. There are also displays of Maori dancing and singing, the sailors of the HMS Renown, on which the prince had travelled , prior to their soccer match in Dunedin, the prince addressing the crowds etc. A number of the images are in two-part panoramas. Also included are four scenic photographs by the New Zealand Tourist Department which may have been taken in 1903. The photographer for the tour photographs was Guy. Other - Similar images at 1/2-032642, 045102 Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 60 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 1945-1959

From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives

Reference: PAColl-0785-1-170

Description: Photographs for publication in NZ Free Lance, 1945-1959 Views of Orewa; Waiwera; Milford Beach (with holiday makers & life guards); Oneroa Beach, Waiheke Island; beach at Devonport; children playing on beach; Westhaven & St Marys Bay taken from harbour bridge; lower Queen Street with Post Office building on left. Views of the Auckland War Memorial Museum and Cenotaph; Robert Burns statue in Auckland Domain; Yvonne Sloan, Auckland Training College student on the steps of the Museum; Tamaki Drive (includes Tamaki Yacht Clubhouse); Savage Memorial; Panmure Basin (& leisure craft at anchor); Parnell Baths & Judges Bay; donkey rides at Mission Bay; Cornwall Park (& view of One Tree Hill); views from Mount Eden, one looking towards Manukau Heads with Mount Eden in foreground, the other looking towards city and Rangitoto. Auckland Railway yards taken from Gladstone Road, Parnell, 1957; aerial view of Waitemata Harbour looking towards Firth of Thames (Whites No 42969); Morris Minor parked on scenic drive, Waitakere Ranges. Quantity: 39 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints

Date: 1924

From: Moore, Robert Percy, 1881-1948 :Panoramic photographs of New Zealand

Reference: Pan-1986-F

Description: Panoramic view looking across a lawn in the left foreground to a large two-and-a half storeyed wooden building with dormer windows in the roof. Arched windows upstairs, verandah all along downstairs. Separate chapel on the right. Gazebo on the far right of the image. Herbaceous border on the right of the lawn. Another more modern building partially hidden by trees to the left of the main convent building. Statue of the Blessed Virgin on the lawn, facing the buildings. Photograph taken in the 1920s by Robert Percy Moore. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - St. Mary's Convent. College Hill, Ponsonby. Auckland. 1924. No. 82; Marginal notes on negative - 82 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Panoramic negative 24.7 x 136.1 cm

Date: Between 1923 and 1928

From: Moore, Robert Percy, 1881-1948 :Panoramic photographs of New Zealand

Reference: Pan-1982-F

Description: Panoramic view looking up at a large two-storeyed brick hospital building with a tiled roof. Gravel drive in the foreground. On the far left there is a gate with a label reading "Kiwi". Centre left on the lawn a statue of the Blessed Virgin faces the hospital. Herbaceous border on the near side of the drive, left and right, and there is a rockery border around the lawn in front of the building. A nun is leaning over the deep entrance porch flanked by two pillars, another balcony above. Fire escapes. Part of the building on the left is of a different design with arched windows, a decorative parapet and verandahs downstairs. Two cars are parked at the head of the drive on the far left of the buildings. Houses are visible amongst trees to the right of the hospital. Photograph taken in the 1920s by Robert Percy Moore. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - Mater Misericordiae Hospital. Mountain Road. Mt. Eden. Auckland. N.Z. No. 85 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Panoramic negative 24.4 x 112.7 cm

Date: 1981

From: Bromhead, Peter 1933- :[17 original cartoons published in the Auckland Star between 1981 and 1982.]

Reference: A-130-088

Description: Cartoon shows Labour Party leader David Lange watering the memorial statue of Auckland's integrated transport system, the notion of which had "died some years ago". His watering can is labelled "Labour's Auckland plan", indicating that Lange and the Labour Party have plans to keep trying to integrate Auckland's public transport system. Other Titles - September Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on card, 195 x 278 mm.

Date: [ca 1939-1960]

From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives

Reference: PAColl-0785-1-200

Description: Photographs taken for publication in the New Zealand Free Lance, late 1930s-1960 Aerial photographs - Gisborne; Christchurch looking east towards Brighton and with the Botanic Gardens and Hagley Park in the foreground; Christchurch at night; Auckland city centre and Harbour Bridge; Nelson city; Palmerston North; Lake Brunner and waterfall; Mansion House Bay, Kawau Island; New Plymouth and Mount Taranaki from above Pukekura Park; Napier looking south-west; Wellington looking north from above Newtown; Wellington from above Wadestown looking south, showing American supply ships at Aotea Quay, 1947. Government Building at Centennial Exhibition, 1939; ferries tied up in St Mary's Bay with Auckland Harbour Bridge in distance (entitled `The old and the new'); Auckland fishing fleet; seating at High Street end of Albert Park, Auckland; lower Queen Street, Auckland; statue in The Square, Palmerston North; Cape Brett lighthouse; tourist and guide at Dragon's Mouth, Wairakei, 1938; cricket at Auckland Domain; Ocean Beach, Mount Maunganui from The Mount; Orewa; Waiwera; car ferry at Opua; Waitara, 1930s. Arthur's Pass Alpine Village; Lake Te Anau; The Chasm, Fiordland National Park; baches north of Whangarei; boats in tidal estuary at Ngunguru, 1961; Tutukaka, 1961; rural scenes in Makarakeke district, south-east of Waipukurau, 1956; rural scene north of Eketahuna, 1956; Te Whiti River, 1957; farm land in Takapau district; rural scene at Otane, 1957. Woman skier at Coronet Peak; apple packing, Hastings, 1948; official party on the stage at RSA Ball, Blenheim, 1951; Waitomo Caves Hotel; Te Aroha Government Tourist Gardens with game of lawn bowls in progress, 1959; group photograph taken at opening of the Kahungunu War Memorial building at Nuhaka, Sep 1949. Several photographs taken during the construction of the Maori memorial on One Tree Hill, Auckland, 1939-1940; electric car manufactured in England in 1935; Field Marshal Montgomery's visit to Wellington, Jul 1947. Quantity: 57 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints

Date: ca 1910

Reference: PAColl-7482

Description: Two views of St Baranabas Church, Mount Eden showing the old and new parts; St Matthews Church with a tram passing; Grafton Bridge seen through foliage; and Clarendon Hotel on Queen Street oppposite a statue of Sir George Grey. Photographer unidentified. Arrangement: Negatives at 1/2-004729 to 004733 Quantity: 5 b&w copy negative(s). Physical Description: Film copy negatives

Date: 10 Feb 1949

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-19350-G

Description: Photograph taken by Whites Aviation Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative, 3.25 x 4.25 inches

Date: [ca 1912]

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

Reference: 1/2-000738-G

Description: View of the memorial fountain and statue of Sir John Logan Campbell at the Manukau Road entrance to Cornwall Park. The statue depicts Sir John in mayoral robes, holding the Deed of Gift. A wreath can be seen laid at the base of the statue. Photograph taken by William A Price, possibly on the death or anniverary of the death of Sir John Logan Campbell, who died in Jun 1912. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - Cornwall Park. Auckland. 735 The fountain and statue were erected at the Manukau Road entrance to Cornwall Park by public subscription in appreciation of the donor's generosity. It was unveiled on 24 May 1906 by Lord Plunket. Sir John died in June 1912. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.5 x 6.5 inches

Date: 9 Feb 1949

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-19285-F

Description: Photograph taken by Whites Aviation Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, 1/2 plate

Date: 10 Feb 1949

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-19351-G

Description: Photograph taken by Whites Aviation Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative, 3.25 x 4.25 inches

Date: 9 Feb 1949

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-19284-F

Description: Photograph taken by Whites Aviation Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, 1/2 plate

Date: [ca 24 April 1948]

From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives

Reference: PAColl-7171-85

Description: View of the bronze Maori statue (cast by Richard Gross), at the base of the monument on One Tree Hill (Mt Maungakiekie) in Auckland. Photograph taken after the unveiling of the obelisk on 24 April 1948, by an unidentified photographer for the Free Lance. Inscriptions: Verso - centre - The bronze statue after the unveiling; Verso - bottom right - Combo=right / 9 5/8 x 5 [?] / T6" gutter; Verso - bottom left - Staff photo / Auckland office Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 21.3 x 15.2 cm

Date: 9 Feb 1949

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-19283-F

Description: Photograph taken by Whites Aviation Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, 1/2 plate

Date: [ca 1912-1914]

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

Reference: 1/2-001652-G

Description: View of Auckland Town Hall taken from Queen Street with the statue of Sir George Grey on the left and Grey Street on the right. A large crowd is gathered and all are looking towards the photographer. On the right is a horse and cart with a number of young men standing on board, some with cards in their hatbands. The reason for the gathering is not indicated but it may have been to listen to speeches by a politican or trade unionist. The business premises of George Higgins, bootmaker can be seen on the right behind the crowd. Photograph taken by William A Price, ca 1912-1914. Another view of the Town Hall, taken on the same day, is available at 1/2-000165-G Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom centre - Grey's statue and Town Hall. Auckland. 105E [?] William Archer Price lived and practised in Queen Street, Northcote, 1909-1910. Source: New Zealand Post Office directories Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.75 x 6.5 inches

Date: [ca 1912]

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

Reference: 1/2-000456-G

Description: View of the memorial fountain and statue of Sir John Logan Campbell at the Manukau Road entrance to Cornwall Park. The statue depicts Sir John in mayoral robes, holding the Deed of Gift. A wreath can be seen laid at the base of the statue. The fountain and statue are surrounded by a metal fence. Mount St John Domain is in the distance. Photograph taken by William A Price, possibly on the death of Sir John Logan Campbell, Jun 1912. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - Cornwall Park. Auckland. 709 The fountain and statue were erected at the Manukau Road entrance to Cornwall Park by public subscription in appreciation of the donor's generosity. It was unveiled on 24 May 1906 by Lord Plunket. Sir John died in June 1912. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.5 x 6.5 inches

Date: [circa 1905]

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

Reference: 1/4-055577-G

Description: Photograph taken by William Williams Source of descriptive information - Negative registers. Photographer identified by Curatorial Services Leader John Sullivan. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative