Places

Date: 1940-1960

From: Hutt County Council : Records

Reference: MS-Papers-1293-557

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1950

From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives

Reference: PAColl-0785-1-226

Description: Photographs taken for publication in the New Zealand Free Lance in 1949-1950. Sculptures exhibited at Royal Society of British Artists Winter Exhibition; block of flats in Finchley Road, London used as secret headquarters of the Rear-Admiral of the Coastal Forces; Peter Scott, painter of wild birds and director of Severn Wild Fowl Trust, England; Faberge ornaments made for Russian royal family on display in London; Anderson family shearing-gang, Rangitoto district near Te Kuiti; goat herd belonging to A Miller of Riccarton (reputed to be only goats in NZ milked by machine). Rev B O Plumb of St Mark's, Opawa, Christchurch; Mr & Mrs E V Gaw who built their own house at Spencer Park; Ted Scott (journalist & boxer) with his mother and sister Mrs A Francis; L M S Bruce (formerly headmaster of the Cathedral and John Connon School for Boys, Bombay) on arrival in NZ with his wife; John Barnicoat of Wellington on return from trip to Tibet; Lyndhurst School; aftermath of fire which destroyed the Lake Hotel, Taupo on 29 Dec 1949; Waitotara Valley where Oswald Palmer crashed his Tiger Moth. Official function for Hon E B Corbett, Minister of Native Affairs, at Puniho Pa; Gower Wingfield of Kaeo, Northland and wife and daughter Myra on his return from Cook Islands where he was formerly the official dentist; Royal Artilleryman Major N W Routledge with his wife (formerly Miss P Grigg) and two children on arrival in Wellington to take up an appointment with NZ Army; Rev A P Stanley at St Columba's Church, Point Howard; old kerosene lamp post in garden of E J Thompson, Arrowtown. Mr & Mrs John Ellis and family on arrival in NZ; wedding group (Mr & Mrs Claude Flemming); Judge J S Blake-Reed; Sam & Ron Sinclair (Sanders Cup veterans); Peter Wilkinson of City of Christchurch Pipe Band; 1887 Te Aute scholars (T W Wills, Toito Poata, P H McDonald); William Williams; Samuel Williams; Harry G Wright of Central Otago (aged 90); girls who attended the Junior Red Cross camp held at Wellington; custom made car built by W Hulme Kerr; RNZAF training centre at Tairei air station near Dunedin; group photo of officers of No 1 Elementary Flying Training School, Taieri aerodrome, Mosgiel. Quantity: 64 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints

Date: 1904

From: Church of the Province of New Zealand. Wellington Diocese : Central and parish records

By: Radcliffe, Frederick George, 1863-1923

Reference: MS-Papers-1925-77/45-01

Description: Scene of unpaved Hautapu Street, featuring a gentleman on horseback and other pedestrians among the storefronts lining both sides of the street, with bush at the rear. Photograph taken by Frederick George Radcliffe in 1904. Quantity: 1 photograph. Physical Description: Black and white print

Date: 1952, 1960s

Reference: MS-Papers-7725

Description: Transcripts of talks given by Mrs Galbraith, Mayor Annie Huggan and `Wally Hirsch's grandfather', a market gardener, to Form II students at Wilford School in 1961 regarding the history of the Hutt Valley. Also the reminiscences of E J (Ted) Ridler, written in 1952, and typescript notes `From village to town' and `The first school', written circa 1960s regarding Petone history. Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres.

Date: Between 1923 and 1928

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

By: Gray, F J, active 1920s

Reference: Pan-2052-F

Description: Panoramic view looking across a road which runs across the foreground to a single-storeyed wooden colonial-styled cottage with decorative trim above a verandah along the front. Two people are standing behind a paling fence in front of the house which is right beside the road. A larger house is set back from the road to the left, with hill behind. The road on the left is tree lined. On the right is a fork in the road, a standard lamp on the corner in the centre of the image. A car is parked in the central fork (number plate: NZ55-216), and a man wearing shorts and long socks is standing at the edge of the right hand fork along which another house is seen beside a footpath in the far right middle distance. This fork is lined with poplar trees. Taken by Robert Percy Moore. Refer also Pan-2072 Inscriptions: Marginal notes on negative - F.J. Gray. Progress League. Lawrence. 3 B&W; Marginal notes on negative - 6 6 6 [in list formation] Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Panoramic negative 24.7 x 106.7 cm

Date: 1926

From: Haylock, Arthur Lagden 1860-1948 :[Sketchbooks]

Reference: E-292-q-4-009

Description: Sketch of a decorative outdoor lamp on a brick plinth. On righgthandside of page sketch of a resting cow viewed from three different angles Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - Titles Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil drawing 140 x 233 mm

Date: 1974 - 1976

By: Cain Holdings Ltd

Reference: Eph-B-ELECTRICITY-1975-01

Description: Promotional catalogue of products issued by Cain Holdings, Barrel Services Ltd, Cain Spun Poles Ltd, Cain Fibreglass Ltd and Abacus Engineering Ltd. Shows photographs of lighting power poles in situ on the edge of roading, produced in spun concrete, and in steel. Also includes traffic control signal poles, logo poles, flood lighting and mobile lighting poles. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Booklet of 18 pages, 297 x 207 mm.

Date: Between 1923 and 1928

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

Reference: Pan-0942-F

Description: Panoramic view of Oriental Bay. Photograph taken by R P Moore. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - "Oriental Bay No. 390" Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Panoramic negative 25.0 x 135.2 cm

Date: [Between 1890s and 1900s]

From: Hamerton, N & G (Misses), fl 1967 :Photograph albums of Wellington scenes

Reference: PA1-o-539

Description: Album of photographs of early Wellington, circa 1880s to 1900s. One view shows the wreck of the "Oliver Lang" at Kaiwharawhara. Other views of the harbour show sailing ships, the SS Doric at Queens Wharf, the arrival of the RMS Aorangi, the small ship Manawatu in port, and the Cobar ferry. Away from the inner city and harbour there are three views of native bush with a stream running through, and one of the house under construction. The album is not full, with photographs only found on pages 8-15, and 19-21. The view of the Union Bank of Australia on the corner of Featherston Street and Lambton Quay shows Johnny Martin's fountain in the foreground. There are several views of inner Wellington, some from Bolton Street, with others showing Government House and Offices. The Chief Post Office is seen behind the wharf where the ship Manawatu is moored (p 14) This is the first of two albums which may have been given to the Misses Yamerton as birthday gifts at the same time, both having the same birthday greeting card, and both having a similar collection of photographs, though not all are the same. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with brown buckram cover; 22.5 x 28.5 cm

Date: 14 Sep 1988

From: NZOHA Electricity Centenary Oral History Project Stages I, II and III

By: Ellis, James Douglas, 1915-1997

Reference: OHInt-0003/24

Description: Doug Ellis describes family background; father's involvement with encouraging people in the Waikato to have electricity in 1920s and 1930s; childhood; views on the importance of religion; scheme introduced in Hutt Valley Electric Power Board (HVEPB) to provide staff with opportunities for self improvement; objections from Electric Supply Authorities Employers' Association; bringing in an industrial chaplain; bonus improvement scheme introduced as General Manager of HVEPB, 1976; strike in 1964 HVEPB; union negotiator, Tony Neary; difficulties in keeping good staff. Describes his views on ideal local body / power authorities structure; relationships between board and chief executive; recalls electricity shortages; some chairman of HVEPB, Ted Holdaway, Andy Ash and John Seddon; effect of national politics on boards in 1950s; use of natural gas for generating electricity; reference to ministers of electricity: Tom Shand, Percy Allen, Les Gandar, Tom McGuigan, Ronald Bailey, E S F Holland, George Gair; social role of supply authority; tarriffs. Discusses load factors of domestic versus commercial consumption; boards actively encouraging industrial development; importance of longterm planning; role involved with the establishment of board supply of gas; reference Percy Dowse, former Mayor of Lower Hutt; study into viability of distributing natural gas; hazards of changeover from coal gas; importance of public relations. Recalls work as Distribution Engineer, Wellington Municipal Electricity Department, 1947 - 1956; fire in tunnel carrying electical circuits from Jervois Quay Sub Station; demolishing concrete generator supports inside buildings; street lighting design; lighting pedestrian crossings properly; reference Reginald Maunder; work on overhead lines and their insulation; importance of design in underground cable work; move to underground cabling; service as officer with Second Division, NZEF in the Middle East, Italy in World War II; back to HVEPB as distribution engineer, 1956 - 1975; reference Hector McBain, I R Robinson, Mr Horn; power cuts in 1950s and public reaction. Describes purchase of new 33,000 volt cable; development of work on live wires; introduction of aluminium conductors; importance of good planning, good staff, good public relations; memberships of organisations; reference to Wahine storm, 1968; crisis of getting loan finance when General Manager, Hutt Valley Electric Power and Gas Board, 1975-1980; relationship with New Zealand Electricity Department; reference to Bruce McKenzie, Phil Blakeley, A E Davenport; feelings about retirement; consultancy work; investigations into amalgamations; future sources of energy in New Zealand. Access Contact - See oral history librarian Venue - Eastbourne Interviewer(s) - Judith Fyfe Venue - Mr Ellis' home at 8A Tui Road, Days Bay, Eastbourne, Wellington Accompanying material - Copy of retirement notice 'Kapuni promotor retires' from Dominion, 1980 (no month given); copy of retirement notice 'Having the last laugh' from Evening Post, 1980 (no day/month given); copy of 'Mr J D (Doug) Ellis General Manager retires after 24 years with the Board' from The Power & Gas Line, No. 26, April 1980; copy of minutes of last meeting attended by Doug Ellis at the Hutt Valley Electric Power and Gas Board, 26 March 1980; copy of curriculum vitae Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB 285 AY=AB AR=285. Black and white photographs:-. Doug Ellis, 1988. Doug Ellis, 1941 Search dates: 1915 - 1988

Date: 24 May 1974

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-71843-F

Description: Aerial photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Photo for Murray-North Partners Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, 1/2 plate

Date: Ca 1910s

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

Reference: 1/2-000059-G

Description: Centre of Manaia, showing the Post and Telegraph Station, and the war memorial. Photograph taken by William Archer Price Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - Manaia. 468 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.5 x 6.5 inches

Date: 24 May 1974

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-71848-F

Description: Aerial photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Photo for Murray-North Partners Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, 1/2 plate

Date: Ca 1910s

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

By: Duncan, James, active 1910s

Reference: 1/2-000225-G

Description: View of the Main Street in Manaia, showing the monument to fallen soldiers in the New Zealand Wars. Visible behind the monument are the business premises of Francis McCarthy (shoemaker), and Cosgrove & Co (saddlers and harness makers). Photograph taken by James Duncan, importer of cycles and fancy goods, Manaia (See Wise's Post Office Directory, 1914) Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - Memorial monument of fallen heroes. Maori War. Main St. Manaia; Photographer's title on negative - bottom right - J. Duncan. Photo. No. 1827 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.5 x 6.5 inches

Date: 24 May 1974

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-71852-F

Description: Aerial photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Photo for Murray-North Partners Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, 1/2 plate

Date: 24 May 1974

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-71842-F

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

Date: 24 May 1974

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-71845-F

Description: Aerial photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Photo for Murray-North Partners Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, 1/2 plate

Date: 24 May 1974

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-71849-F

Description: Aerial photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Photo for Murray-North Partners Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, 1/2 plate

Date: 24 May 1974

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-71839-F

Description: Aerial photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Photo for Murray-North Partners Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, 1/2 plate

Date: ca 1910s

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

By: Duncan, David, active 1910s

Reference: 1/2-001269-G

Description: View of Te Whiti's monument surrounded by iron railings and marble pillars, at Parihaka, with buildings behind. A touring car with four passengers is parked on the right, with a small group of Maori boys standing beside the monument. Photographed circa 1910s by David Duncan (photographer of Opunake). Other - Place name given as Parehaka in inscription Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - Te Whiti's monument and buildings. Parehaka N.Z. [No.] 1990; Photographer's title on negative - bottom right - D Duncan Photo Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 6.5 x 4.75 inches