Places

Date: 1899

By: Barnes, Frank, 1859-1941

Reference: G-083

Description: Shows the three-masted steamship the S S 'Waiwera' in the foreground, heading out towards the harbour heads to the right. Soldiers in uniform are standing to attention in lines on the decks. In the immediate foreground is a rowboat containing five figures. Behind the SS 'Waiwera', are other escorting ships, in front of a background of the Orongorongos. Most of the escorting steamers face back to the left with only one, the SS 'Tutanekai' facing to the right. They include (from left): SS 'Rotorua', SS 'Duchess', SS 'Te Anau', SS 'Takapuna', SS 'Tutanekai', SS 'Mokoia' and the small 'Ellen Ballance'. Quantity: 1 oil(s). Physical Description: Oil on canvas board, 325 x 480 mm.

Date: 1899

From: [Christmas cards sent by the office of Premier Richard Joseph Seddon. 1897, 1899, 1900, 1901, 1902, 1903, 1904, 1905].

By: New Zealand. Government Printing Office

Reference: Eph-A-CARDS-Christmas-Seddon-1899-cover

Description: Cover shows the text and inset photographs of Premier Richard John Seddon, Major Robin and Captain R H Davies. The New Zealand flag is at top left, with an illustration of a steamship (the "Waiwera") behind it. Inside photographs show the Camp at Karori, the contingent on parade at Karori, On the march from Karori, the contingent being addressed at Jervois Quay, the Last Salute when leaving Wellington Wharf, and the S S Waiwera starting on its voyage (carrying troops to South Africa). Other Titles - Private Other Titles - December Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on Christmas greetings card 1899.. Physical Description: Photolithograph on cover of booklet of 8 pages, 145 x 220 mm.