Places

Date: 1952

From: New Zealand. Ministry of Works: Contract H.D. 103. Construction of dam, spillway, powerhouse and other associated works for Roxburgh Power Project. Contract drawings. Wellington, New Zealand, April 1952. 300/3/52 - 13643.

Reference: E-630-f-003

Description: Map of the Roxburgh area showing the Clutha River and the site of the proposed dam with the dam buildings in situ, and the associated housing settlement to the right, described as 'the probable ultimate development'. The settlement includes roads and 61 houses grouped around a green area, tennis courts, bowls and croquet lawns, a hostel and a proposed community centre and shop site. Plan is stamped with 'Reduced plans. Scales reduced accordingly' Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photograph of diazo print, 342 x 490 mm.

Date: 1922

From: Various architects :[Architectural plans from the Society of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. 1922-1984]

By: Swan, John Sydney, 1874-1936

Reference: Plans-2009-043-069

Description: Shows the layout of the playground with tennis courts and cricket fields, a vegetable garden and children's garden, and a shingle playground near the convent building. Dated on stylistic grounds because of similarity to plans at Plans-2009-043-001/002. File number G 2 Quantity: 1 plan(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour drawing, 635 x 510 mm.

Date: 1977

By: Lodge, Nevile Sidney, 1918-1989

Reference: A-341-048

Description: Shows a member of the Wellington City Corporation trying to persuade a tennis player that the Taj Mahal building in Courtenay Place could make a satisfactory building for the New Zealand Lawn Tennis Association to hold its international tournaments. The Taj Mahal was originally built as public toilets, and was later used as an art gallery and restaurant. Other Titles - Taj Mahal Tennis Stadium Other Titles - The N.Z. Lawn tennis Association is upset over having its tournaments in Wellington constantly disrupted by rain and says the capital is in urgent need of a indoor stadium Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink drawing on board, 240 x 392 mm.

Date: 1932 - 1948

From: Buxton, Trevor Sidney, 1901-1948 :[Landscape design plans for fine gardens in the (mostly lower) North Island; includes two design plans for garden entrances by Trevor's brother, Raymond. ca 1932-1948]

By: Paynter, John Howard, 1904-1985

Reference: Plans-2012-011-004

Description: Garden design plan showing a sweeping semi-circular driveway; a tennis court and swimming pool with dressing rooms; a packing shed; and a circular rose garden, herbaceous border and an orchard Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - Trevor S Buxton NDHNZ / Landscape Architect / Box 260 / Palmerston North; Recto - bottom left - Scale 16 ft = 1 in Quantity: 1 plan(s). Physical Description: Ink on transparent paper, 395 x 525 mm

Date: 1932 - 1948

From: Buxton, Trevor Sidney, 1901-1948 :[Landscape design plans for fine gardens in the (mostly lower) North Island; includes two design plans for garden entrances by Trevor's brother, Raymond. ca 1932-1948]

Reference: Plans-2012-011-016

Description: Broad plan view of the RNZAF GTS (Ground Training School), showing the Headquarters, lecture room and officers' mess areas, as well as a circular rose garden with a reflection pool, and a tennis court and swimming pool. In addition to these details, the plan shows the position of two other tennis courts, the sick quarters, sergeants' and airmen's mess halls, a further lecture block, equipment store, garage and car wash, and parade grounds. Incorporates more rose gardens and a tree-lined driveway Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - Trevor S Buxton NDHNZ / Landscape Architect / Palmerston North [partially obscured] Quantity: 1 plan(s). Physical Description: Ink on transparent paper, 550 x 590 mm Provenance: Donation: Andrew and Peta Buxton, Christchurch, February 2012

Date: 1932 - 1948

From: Buxton, Trevor Sidney, 1901-1948 :[Landscape design plans for fine gardens in the (mostly lower) North Island; includes two design plans for garden entrances by Trevor's brother, Raymond. ca 1932-1948]

By: Amon, Ngaio Henry Winks, 1915-1995

Reference: Plans-2012-011-051

Description: Plan view of design for a residential garden in Bulls for wealthy sheep owner Ngaio Amon. Details include a sweeping tear-shaped driveway, a tennis court, landscaped lawns, a garage with proposed extension, and a drying green. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - Trevor S Buxton NDHNZ / Landscape Architect / Palmerston Nth; Recto - bottom left - 16 ft = 1 inch Quantity: 1 plan(s). Physical Description: Ink on transparent paper, 595 x 330 mm

Date: 1932 - 1948

From: Buxton, Trevor Sidney, 1901-1948 :[Landscape design plans for fine gardens in the (mostly lower) North Island; includes two design plans for garden entrances by Trevor's brother, Raymond. ca 1932-1948]

By: Duncan, W R (Mr), active 1930s

Reference: Plans-2012-011-075

Description: Plan view of a residential garden with two driveways (one that leads to the front of the house, with a porte cochere, the other that leads to the back of the house with a turning yard); a drying green and kitchen garden; a tennis court, and a sunken rose garden. Also features paths with crazy paving and a herbaceous walk to the rose garden Inscriptions: Recto - top right - Trevor S Buxton NDHNZ / Landscape architect / Palmerston North / sc 1/16 Quantity: 1 plan(s). Physical Description: Ink on dressed linen, 565 x 725 mm

Date: 1932 - 1948

From: Buxton, Trevor Sidney, 1901-1948 :[Landscape design plans for fine gardens in the (mostly lower) North Island; includes two design plans for garden entrances by Trevor's brother, Raymond. ca 1932-1948]

By: Plummer, Peter Sidney, 1909-1998

Reference: Plans-2012-011-071

Description: Plan view of a residential garden in Waipawa, Hawke's Bay. Details include a tennis court and swimming pool, and a large landscaped area with winding pathways and two lakes The plan is very dilapidated, particularly around the bottom edge Inscriptions: Recto - bottom centre - Scale 16 ft = 1 inch Quantity: 1 plan(s). Physical Description: Ink on transparent paper, 560 x 710 mm