Places

Date: 1947-1955

By: Shaw, Geoffrey Conrad, active 1947-1966

Reference: PAColl-6596

Description: 14 photographs of tramping huts and general views: Waerenga hut and Baines hut in the Orongorongo valley; Flora hut on Mt Arthur; ATC huts on Mt Ruapehu and Moumoukai valley; Ketetahi hut on Mt Tongariro; Black Horse Hotel in Nelson; Upper Takaka Hotel, Takaka; a view of Collingwood; two views of the Hutt Valley from the Wainuiomata Hill; band playing in the sound shell at Wellington Botanic Gardens; a street in Kawhia; a hotel in Upper Takaka; and a view of Wellington from Brooklyn. Photographer unidentified. Arrangement: Negatives housed at 1/4-018137 to 018150 Quantity: 14 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negatives

Date: 1908 - 1947

By: St. John's in the City (Church : Wellington, N.Z.); Andrew, Earle William, 1909-1986; Andrew, Stanley Polkinghorne, 1878-1964; Jauncey, Philip Henry, 1902-1982; Pattillo, Cecil Wright, 1875-1968; Thomson, James, active 1928-1929

Reference: PA-Group-00499

Description: Photographs of church leaders; Young Men's Bible Class, particularly camps attended by them in the 1930s and 1940s; the harrier team in 1932; soccer team in 1908; Douglas and Dulcie Ward on their wedding day at the doors of the church with choir members; senior girls' camp in 1931; J G W Aitken with boys from the Boys Institute; a studio portrait of the wife of an undertaker who lived near the cemetery ca 1920s (from notes with photograph); a bed with the caption "the John Boal cot" and others. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 97 b&w original photographic print(s). 1 album(s) Album(s). Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - MS-Group-0268 (82-230) : St John's Church : Records. Processing information: Originally arranged and described in 1994. Reference number changed from PAColl-2823 to PA-Group-0499 in 2009. Prints originally housed at framed prints 65, 223, 228, 229, 231-234, 238, 242, 243, 249

Date: 1947

From: [Programmes and ephemera of octavo size for drama productions in New Zealand]

Reference: Eph-A-DRAMA-1947

Description: Includes: Otago University Dramatic Society presents the "Alcestis of Euripides". Produced by Kathleen Falconer; musicl director Dr V E Galway. His Majesty's Theatre, 3-4 July 1947. Programme Curtain Theatre presents "Ah wilderness", a comedy by Eugene O'Neill. Directed by Allona Priestly [1947?]. Programme Victoria League presents "The blue goose", by Peter Blackmore, produced by Lavinia Humphreys. Theatre Royal [Nelson], 3 May 1947. Programme Auckland Repertory Theatre Inc. "Caste" by T W Robertson. Auckland. 12-17 June 1947. Programme. Christchurch Teachers' Training College presents "Our town", by Thornton Wilder. Produced by Neta Neale. Christchurch, 30 October - 1 November 1947. Programme Cornwall Hospital Dramatic Club. "Three one-act plays". Recreation Hall, (Auckland). 28 March 1947. Programme. Masterton Little Theatre Society. "The merchant of Venice". Directed by Mrs A G Cresswell. Masonic Hall 15 July 1947. programme Palmerston North Little Theatre Society. "Dear Brutus", by J M Barrie. Produced by Freda Dymock. Opera House Palmerston North. 16-19 August 1947. Programme. Waipukurau Dramatic Society. Four one-act plays; assisted by Waipukurau Orchestral Society. Waipukurau Theatre. 15-16 October 1947. Programme. WEA Dramatic Club (Auckland). Three one act plays of the experimental theatre. ("The long Christmas dinner" by Thornton Niven Wilder; "Overtones" by Alice Gerstenberg' "Revolt" by Lagos Biro. [1947]. Programme. Whitehall Productions. "Dangerous corner" by J B Priestley, directors Kathleen Robinson and Roland Walton. Theatre Royal Christchurch, commencing 1 February 1947. Programme Whitehall Productions. "Dangerous corner" by J B Priestley, directors Kathleen Robinson and Roland Walton. [Dunedin 1947]. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present "The hasty heart", by Captain John Patrick. Play produced by Gerald Kirby; NZ production directed by Robert Quentin. Theatre Royal Christchurch, commencing 5 April 1947. Programme Whitehall Productions. "The late Christopher Bean", by Sydney Howard, with Megs Jenkins (portrait). Produced by John Hayden. [Wellington. ca 3 February 1947]. Programme (2 copies) Whitehall Productions. "The late Christopher Bean", by Sydney Howard, with Megs Jenkins (portrait). Produced by John Hayden. St James Theatre Wellington, commencing 31 January [1947]. Programme Whitehall Productions. "The late Christopher Bean" by Sydney Howard. With Megs Jenkins (portrait). Produced by John Hayden. [Dunedin, January? 1947]. Programme (2 copies) Whitehall Productions. "Love in idleness", by Terence Rattigan. With Kathleen Robinson and produced by Richard Parry. General programme [1947] Whitehall Productions. "Love in idleness", by Terence Rattigan. With Kathleen Robinson and produced by Richard Parry. Grand Opera House Wellington. 10 January 1947. Programme (2 copies) and promotional pamphlet Whitehall Productions presents "Love in idleness" by Terence Rattigan. [Auckland season]. 1947. Programme. Whitehall Productions present Terence Rattigan's "Love in idleness". Directors Kathleen Robinson and Roland Walton. Scenes designed and painted by William Little. [1947]. Programme with green cover. J C Williamson Theatres Ltd. "While the sun shines", by Terence Rattigan. Produced by Gerald Kirby, New Zealand production directed by Robert Quentin. Grand Opera House Wellington. 27 March 1947. Programme (2 copies) Quantity: 16 theatre programmes and flyers (plus some duplicates).. Physical Description: Letterpress on programmes, sizes below 250 mm.

Date: 1947-1948

From: New Zealand. Ministry of Education :Photographs from the Ministry of Works Library

Reference: PA1-q-940

Description: Photographs of regional plans, town plans, and architectural drawings of future city developments. Included is a plan showing urban development in the Wellington region, development plans for Upper Hutt, plans for the establishment and development of Porirua including an architects drawing of a proposed town centre, development plans for Johnsonville incuding an architects drawing of a proposed community and shopping area for the suburb, and some of the panels from the Wellington Architectural Centre's "Te Aro Replanned Project" exhibition of 1947/1948. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s).

Date: [ca 1947-1960]

From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives

By: Raine, William Hall, 1892-1955; Whites Aviation Ltd

Reference: PAColl-0785-1-124

Description: Photographs published (or considered for publication) in the New Zealand Free Lance, 1947-1960. All have captions or information recorded on the back and most have date of publication. Aerial view of Wellington: Taken from the south end of the new Rongotai Airport (under construction) with Lyall Bay on the left, Kilbirnie in the middle distance and suburbs to the north in the distance (Whites Aviation Ltd. Ref 49120); published 27 Feb 1959, p 23. Aerial view of Wellington: Taken from above Northland looking south towards the harbour and Oriental Bay, etc (photographer W Hall Raine, Wellington); published 13 Sep 1937. Aerial view of Christchurch: Identifiable buildings are Christ's Collge, Canterbury Museum in Rolleston Ave, Canterbury University College, St Elmo Court. Taken 1955. Aerial view of Christchurch looking towards the Cashmere Hills with the Cathedral in middle distance. Taken in 1955. Aerial view of Royal yacht Britannia; published 13 Apr 1960, p 19. Whites Aviation photos: Lake Manapouri and Waiau River; Lake Matheson with Mt Tasman & Mt Cook; Mt Cook & Tasman Glacier (ref no 3049 & 30950); published 9 Jan 1952 & 18 Aug 1952 Styx Hurdle Race No 4, taken by Wiegel; published 27 Aug 1947. Rural scene, Otane, Hawke's Bay; published 18 Oct 1957, p 26. Quantity: 10 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints

Date: 1947 - 1948

From: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978: [Collection of ephemera, posters and programmes. 1900-1976]

Reference: Eph-A-CABOT-Variety-1947/1948

Description: Includes programmes or fliers for the following: 1947: David N Martin and R J Kerridge present the spectacular Tivoli revue "Follies Americana", a Railton [Ralton] R James production (With Burton & Janet, Ted Waldman, Gilbert & Lee, Ade Duval (conjuror) . His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 29 July 1947. Programme The new Ophir Rees show 1947-1948. Sparkling London musical revue "Follow me around", a show of joyous abandon (With Vince Burke, Bobby Le Brun, the Marcellas, Daphne Lowe, the Kermond Bros, Shirley Donald, Sanderson, Charles & Rae, Olive Newell, Tommy Richards). Theatre Royal Christchurch, 10 December 1947. Programme David N Martin, Tivoli Circuit, Australia, and R J Kerridge present the London screamline laff riot "It's foolish but it's fun", starring Jenny Howard. Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 9 May 1947. Programme David N Martin, Tivoli Circuit, Australia, and R J Kerridge present the London screamline laff riot "It's foolish but it's fun", starring Jenny Howard. Theatre Royal Christchurch, commencing 3 July 1947. Programme International Entertainments proudly present their all Australian ex-Army show, the "Kangaroosters", headed by George Wallace jnr, in the new style intimate revue "Blitz and pieces". Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 11 August 1947. Programme (2 copies) His father's son, the king of fun. George Wallace (junior) heads the all Australian Ex-Services Revue Company, "The Kangaroosters" in the non-stop variety show "This was the army". Production by Eddie Hegan ("The Kiwis"), at Theatre Royal Christchurch, commencing Saturday May 3rd [1947]. Yellow flyer (2 copies) The Great Benyon, master of a million mysteries in "Bam-Boo-Zalem", a magical revue. Royal County Theatre Bedford, week commencing 3 February 1947. Programme 1948: Return and farewell season (prior to sailing for Australia). Ophir Rees presents his second carnival of fun!! "Follow me around", a show of joyous abandon. Grand Opera House Wellington, 27 February - 9 March [1948]. Programme and green flyer Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed programmes or fliers, under 250 mm.

Date: ca 1920s, 1947

From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives

By: Wade, Keith Reginald, 1920-1992; Northwood, Arthur James, 1880-1949; Pickard, D, active 1940s-1950s; Rose Studio

Reference: PAColl-0785-1-051

Description: Photographs of places and personalities, mainly in 1947, made for publication in the New Zealand Free Lance. Includes photographs showing a students hostel in Wellington, the planting of willow pales, the construction of state houses in Kaitaia and a collection of figureheads from ships. Quantity: 47 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints

Date: 1939-1947

From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives

Reference: PAColl-0785-1-158

Description: Photographs published in NZ Free Lance between 1939 and 1947. Includes: visit of `Bellona', 1946; visit to NZ of H.M. aircraft-carrier Theseus, 1947; Colonel & Mrs Fisher with Captain J Kendall; sailors of R.N.V.R; ANZAC parade at Wellington (1940) & Auckland (1950); group photo of staff of Casualty Clearing-Station in Wellington taken at the time it closed in Apr 1946; arrival of Wrens in Wellington (named on back), Aug 1946; official farewell party held at Allied Forces Club in Wellington, Apr 1946; group photo of RSA delegates to Dominion RSA conference held in Wellington, Jul 1946; Battle of Britain commemoration services at St Matthews, 1947; Victory tower, Jun 1946. Also departure of 1st Echelon (Westport, Greymouth); NZ Unit training in England in 1940 (NZers who were living in England when war broke out volunteered for service). Trailer ambulance for the Hamilton Home Guard made by A M Bisley & Co, 1942. Series of photographs related to rehabilitation of ex-servicemen. Includes photos of training-farm at Milson, near Palmerston North; tools available from the Rehabilitation Department for returned servicemen who require them for trade or household use (Dec 1947). Group photograph of sergeants mess HMNZHS Maunganui, Oct 1945 Quantity: 49 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints

Date: [ca 1929-1960]

From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives

By: Raine, William Hall, 1892-1955; Smith, Robin Vaughan Francis, 1927-; Whites Aviation Ltd

Reference: PAColl-0785-1-125

Description: Photographs published (or considered for publication) in the New Zealand Free Lance, 1947-1960. All have captions or information recorded on the back and most have date of publication. Aerial view of Wellington: City in foreground; motorway on the left; Petone and Hutt Valley in the distance; Somes Island (Whites Aviation), published 30 Jan 1959, p 23. Aerial view of central Wellington, with buildings numbered & key on back. (Whites Aviation ref No 47265), published 31 Oct 1958, p 25. Aerial view overlooking Hataitai taken from Mount Victoria, Wellington. Waipapa Road can be seen in middle distance (running left to right). Evans Bay on the left; Kilbirnie and Lyall Bay on the right; Rongotai (with Gas Works) in the distance. Published in NZ Free Lance, 15 Jul 1959, p 22 Aerial view of Auckland looking north-east towards Rangitoto Island (Whites Aviation Ref No 40715), taken ca 1956. Aerial view of Auckland looking down Greys Avenue towards city, harbour and Rangitoto Island (Whites Aviation Ref No 53085), published 9 May 1960. Aerial view of central Auckland with harbour bridge under construction (Whites Aviation Ref No 47391), published 10 Oct 1958, pp 22-23. Aerial view of Auckland central business area with Albert Park on right, wharves in middle distance, North Shore and Rangitoto Island in distance. Published 14 Oct 1953, p 24. Aerial view of Auckland looking down Greys Avenue (new YMCA building under construction). Published 1 Sep 1958, p 26. Aerial view of Wellington wharves showing following ships at berth: Suffolk; Port Quebec; Dominion Monarch; Hinakura; Empire Star; Port Invecargill; Wanganella (Whites Aviation Ref No 49126), published 4 Mar 1959, p 19. Aerial view of Kaikoura (Whites Aviation Ref No 46765), taken ca 1958. Aerial view of Mt Edgecumbe and Tasman Pulp & Paper Company plant at Kawerau (Whites Aviation ref No 36432), published 15 Dec 1954 & 9 Feb 1955, p 12. Aerial view of Lake Taupo (Whites Aviation Ref No 47941), published 13 Nov 1958. View of Lake Wakatipu from the shore showing Walter Peak, taken by R V Francis Smith of Christchurch, published 3 May 1957, p 14. Aerial view of Whataroa, South Westland (Whites Aviation Ref No 47997), published 3 Jun 1959, pp 22-23. Aerial view of Ardmore airdrome taken during Grand Prix (Whites Aviation) published 18 Jan 1956, p 25. Aerial view of Orewa looking north from the river, taken at height of the holiday season (Whites Aviation Ref No 45036), published 9 Jan 1959, pp 22-23. Aerial view of Stoke (Whites Aviation No 42236), published 19 Sep 1958, pp 22-23. Aerial view of Oamaru showing harbour and township (Whites Aviation No 42430), published 17 Oct 1958, pp 22-23. Aerial view of Waitangi (Whites Aviation No 39567), published 13 Nov 1958. Aerial view of Buller River and Westport looking east (Whites Aviation No 46670), published 2 Jan 1959, pp 22-23. Photograph of unidentified young woman wearing a woollen scarf. Quantity: 21 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints

Date: 1907 - 1947 - 2005 - 1934 - 1979

By: New Zealand Brass Bands' Association; Frew, D L, active 1950-1960s; Newcomb, Stanley Peter, 1934-2008

Reference: Eph-A-MUSIC-NZBBA

Description: Programmes for national brass band contests held in various centres: Christchurch, Dunedin, Wanganui, Napier, Invercargill, Auckland, Wellington. Years covered are: 1907 (Cover missing) 1925 (2 copies) 1927 1934 (2 copies: 1 hardbound, one softback) 1940 1946-1952 (and including programme for Grand military Display and Quickstep at Cooks Gardens 1 March 1947; and Otago Centenary Quickstep Contest, Carisbrook Ground, 21 February 1948) 1953 (2 copies), 1954, 1955 (2 copies), 1956 (2 copies), 1957-1972, 1973 (2 copies), 1974, 1975 (2 copies), 1976-1979 1987, 1997, 2005 (2 copies) Also includes drill manuals of the New Zealand Brass Band Association for 1949, 1957, and 1969; and the complete amended rules 1953. Two copies of programmes from 1925, 1934 and 1948 Quantity: 53 album(s). 4 album(s). Physical Description: Booklets, sizes up to 24 cm

Date: 1947

Reference: Eph-A-OPERA-1947

Description: Includes: J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present "The girl friend" of 1947. Music and lyrics by Con Conrad, Gus Kahn, Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart. Produced by Alan Chapman. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 24 May 1947. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present "The girl friend" of 1947. Music and lyrics by Con Conrad, Gus Kahn, Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart. Produced by Alan Chapman. Opera House Wellington, commencing 19 June 1947. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present "Rose Marie". New Zealand tour 1947. Produced by Alan Chapman; musical director Leo Packer. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 8 January 1947. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present "Rose Marie". New Zealand tour 1947. Produced by Alan Chapman; musical director Leo Packer. Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 25 January 1947. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present "Rose Marie". New Zealand tour 1947. Produced by Alan Chapman; musical director Leo Packer. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, commencing 1 March 1947. Programme (Autographed by Joy Beattie, Allen Christie, Dennis Hartley) Palmerston North Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society. "The vagabond king", produced by Miss Eva Moore. Opera House Palmerston North, 2-6 September 1947. Programme The Light Opera Club (Inc) presents "Wild violets", by Bruno Hardt-Warden; music by Robert Stolz. Production Stan Lawson; musical director Frank Poore. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 14 June 1047. Programme (2 copies, one with purple cover) J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present "Wildflower". Book and lyrics by Otto Harbach and Oscar Hammerstein II. Produced by Alan Chapman; musical director Leo Packer. Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 5 April 1947. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present "Wildflower". Book and lyrics by Otto Harbach and Oscar Hammerstein II. Produced by Alan Chapman; musical director Leo Packer. [Christchurch 1947]. Programme Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Programmes, sizes ranging under 250 mm.

Date: 1947

By: Anderson, Ngaire Ruth, 1927-2013

Reference: Eph-B-MUSIC-1947

Description: Includes programmes featuring: Impresario Alexander Levitoff presents the Titan of the Keyboard, Simon Barere. Australia New Zealand tour, 1947. Programme (beginning with Chromatic fantasia and fugue) (2 copies) Impresario Alexander Levitoff presents the Titan of the Keyboard, Simon Barere. Second concert. Programme Impresario Alexander Levitoff presents the Titan of the Keyboard, Simon Barere. Third concert. Programme (2 copies) British Music Society New Zealand (Incorporated). Third concert. Concert Chamber Town Hall, 1 April 1947. Programme / flier (2 copies) Colin Horsley. Personal manager Val Drewry. Palmerston North Opera House, Saturday May 31st 1947 at 8pm. [Autographed flyer / programme with photograph] Colin Horsley. Triumphant return of the greatest NZ born pianist. Wellington Town Hall, Tuesday May 20. Box plan opening at Begg's shortly; please watch the papers. [Promotional pamphlet. 1947] Colin Horsley. Dunedin Town Hall, 12 June 1947. Programme Robert Jensen presents a unique musical attraction, a trio of highly gifted young musicians (Raymond Windsor, Wilfred Simenauer, Renais Gage; accompanists John Matheson and Miss B McHutchons). 10 January - 15 February 1947. Programme with portrait photographs (2 copies) Lili Kraus plays Beethoven for China, in the distinguished presence of Their Excellencies the Governor-General and Lady Freyberg. Wellington Town Hall, 22 February 1947. Programme (2 copies) Lili Kraus. Direction New Zealand Broadcasting Service. Recital. Dunedin, 5 March 1947. Programme Lili Kraus. Direction New Zealand Broadcasting Service. Recital. Auckland, 22 March 1947. Programme Lili Kraus. Direction New Zealand Broadcasting Service. Recital. Wellington, 27 March 1947. Programme Lili Kraus. Direction New Zealand Broadcasting Service. Recital. Dunedin, 2 April 1947. Programme Madame Lili Kraus. Pianoforte recitals. Town Hall Tauranga, 23-24 June 1947. Programme (typescript yellow flier) Kraus-Pikler Duo. Sonata recital, piano & violin. Town Hall Wellington, 15 July 1947. Programme (printed by Caxton Press) (2 copies) Lili Kraus, Robert Pikler. Beethoven Cycle; the ten sonatas for piano & violin. Duo for piano & violin. Programme (1st and 2nd programmes in same pamphlet; also inserted "Annotations" and pamphlet on "The sonata for piano and violin up to the time of Brahms" - 2 copies) Henryk Mierowski, famous Polish pianist. Lunch-time recital. Grand Opera House, 30 June [1947]. Yellow promotional flier J & N Tait have the honour to present Henryk Mierowski, famous Polish pianist. New Zealand tour 1947. Second recital. Programme (2 copies) J & N Tait have the honour to present Henryk Mierowski, famous Polish pianist. Lunch-time recital, all Chopin programme. Programme (2 copies) Nelson Male Voice Choir. Final concert 1947 season, 9 December 1947. Programme Palmerston North Choral Union. "Messiah". Opera House Palmerston North, 9 December 1947. Programme St Mary's College. Accompanist Mrs Phyllis Aldridge; proceeds for St Joseph's Orphanage. Programme with watercolour illustration on cover, printed by McKenzie, Thornton, Cooper Ltd, Wellington. Announcing a flying visit by Isaac Stern, brilliant American violinist, with his assisting artist Alexander Zakin. Town Hall Auckland, 16 and 18 September 1947. Promotional flier Isaac Stern recital. At the piano Alexander Zakin. Auckland Town Hall, 18 September 1947. Programme Isaac Stern recital. At the piano Alexander Zakin. Wellington Town Hall, 2 September 1947. Programme Isaac Stern recital. At the piano Alexander Zakin. Wellington Town Hall, 22 September 1947. Programme Isaac Stern recital. At the piano Alexander Zakin. Dunedin Town Hall, 24 September 1947. Programme Isaac Stern recital. At the piano Alexander Zakin. Civic Theatre Christchurch, 25 September 1947. Programme Complying with insistent demand, John Charles Thomas will make a grand farewell apperance in the Wellington Town Hall on Saturday night August 9th. Request programme [1947]. Pink flyer Complying with insistent demand, John Charles Thomas will make a grand farewell New Zealand appearance in the Auckland Town Hall. Plebiscite programme, 11 August [1947]. Flier only Alexander Levitoff presents Ninon Vallin, the ambassadress of art. New Zealand, Australian and Canadian tour 1947. Programme number one Alexander Levitoff presents Ninon Vallin, the ambassadress of art. New Zealand, Australian and Canadian tour 1947. Programme number two (2 copies) Alexander Levitoff presents Ninon Vallin, the ambassadress of art. New Zealand, Australian and Canadian tour 1947. Programme number three (2 copies) Wellington College. Recital of music. Conductor and solo organist Murray Fastier. Concert Orchestra by courtesy of the National Broadcasting Service. Town Hall Wellington, 15-16 April 1947. Programme (2 copies, one foxed) Robert Jensen presents the Young Hawke's Bay Trio (Renais Gage, Tom Gannaway, Marie Gannaway). Town Hall, 10 May 1947. Programme (2 copies) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed programmes, up to quarto size, some illustrated.

Date: 1946 - 1947

From: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978: [Collection of ephemera, posters and programmes. 1900-1976]

Reference: Eph-B-CABOT-Scrapbooks-79

Description: Includes clippings about variety shows 1946-1949 and other Carnivals, Auckland Queen Carnival, Napier bathing beauty contest won by Pauline Boocock of Wellington, Gymkhana in Hutt Valley, Clyde Quay Carnival, Hutt Valley Cattle Show, Goodwin Marionette Theatre Company (Arnold Goodwin, Neville Goodwin, Ray Griffiths, Robert Thompson, Arthur Thompson, Barbara Thompson, Freda Cosher), Miramar Carnival, Dennis O'Duffy the Irish giant, Josephine the five-legged heifer, Southland A & P Show, Charlie Lansdown (clown) retires, Miss New Zealand quest, Kwong Sing Wahs, Balclutha Gymkhana, Hindu Yogi Palamatti Appalsami, Zandau famous American quarter boy, Miss New Zealand 1947 (Mary Wootton - photographs), also photographs and articles about other contestants Photocopy available Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Newsclippings stuck into pages of scrapbook

Date: 1947

Reference: Eph-A-MUSIC-1947

Description: Includes programmes featuring: Impresario Alexander Levitoff presents the Titan of the Keyboard, Simon Barere. Australia New Zealand tour 1947. Programme Natan Scheinwald in association with R J Kerridge presents Leo Cherniavsky, world famous violinist in an Educational matinee. Anna Jackobovitch at the piano [August 1947]. Programme / flier Leo Cherniavsky. Hilda Mawby, pianiste. Programme no. 1 (Small green) [1947?] Leo Cherniavsky. Hilda Mawby, pianiste. Programme no. 3 (Small buff, autographed) [1947?] Leo Cherniavsky. New Zealand tour 1947. Anna Jackobovitch at the piano. Direction Theatre Management Ltd. Programme no. 1. 1947 (2 copies) Leo Cherniavsky. New Zealand tour 1947. Anna Jackobovitch at the piano. Direction Theatre Management Ltd. Programme no. 2. 1947 (2 copies) Leo Cherniavsky. New Zealand tour 1947. Anna Jackobovitch at the piano. Direction Theatre Management Ltd. Programme no. 3. 1947 (2 copies) Christchurch Civic Music Council. 1947 Choral festival (with the choirs of Avonside Girls' High School, Christchurch Boys' High School, Christchurch Girls' High School; conductors Victor C Peters, Clifton Cook; accompanists Nancy Anderson, Laughton Harris, Noel Searell). Civic Theatre Christchurch, 26 July 1947. Programme Christchurch Liedertafel "At home" (With Maurice Till, David Whisker, R Allison, Claude Burrows, F Shields, E W Bartlett, A G Brown, W G Tonks, F T Marton, J E Mason, R W Jenkin, R S Beveridge). Winter Garden, 21 April 1947. Programme Christchurch Primary Schools annual music festival. Civic Theatre Manchester Street, 6-9 August 1947. Programme Dunedin Choral Society (Inc). Handel's oratorio "Messiah". Dunedin Town Hall, 9 December 1947. Programme Herta Glaz, mezzo-soprano. New Zealand concert tour, June-August 1947. Programmes 1,2 and 3 in one booklet (2 copies) Grand charity concert, sponsored by Ex-Kiwi Prisoners of War in aid of distressed people of Italy. Compere Mr Bryan OBrien (with conductor and tenor Ray Trewern, organist Mrs P Aldridge, soprano Cynthia Lawson, pianist Yvonne Parker, soprano Kathryn Montaperto, duo Signor & Signora Comparini, tenor George Angelo, pianist Roma Parker, soprano Brunetta Schubert, sketch written and produced by John Evelyn Broad). Town Hall Wellington, 8 October 1947. Programme Grand Irish national concert (With Marist Brothers School, Agnes Dunning, George Brownie, Eileen Ryan, Patricia Naismith, Francis Brownie (ventriloquist), Newton Goodson, Lilian McDonald, et al). Theatre Royal Timaru, 17 March 1947. Programme Colin Horsley. Wellington Town Hall, 20 May 1947. Promotional pamphlet (2 copies), and programme (the latter damaged) Hutt Valley Music Society presents the Kathleen Sturdy String Quartet (Kathleen Sturdy, Breta Graham, Molly Panter, Peter Beavan, Samuel Rosenheim, Paul Ward, all members of the Boyd Neel Orchestra). Horticultural Hall Lower Hutt, 11 August 1947. Programme Auckland Chamber Music Society presents Lili Kraus and Robert Pikler. Town Hall Auckland, 29 April 1947. Programme Final Wellington appearance as soloist (before her return to Great Britain and the Continent). Lili Kraus. Town Hall, Saturday April 12th. Programme / flier. Piano and violin recitals by Madame Lili Kraus and Mr Robert Pikler. King George Theatre Lower Hutt, 19 July 1947, at 2 pm and 8 pm. Programme (2 programmes in one pamphlet) Mendelssohn Centennial Service, 1847-1947. Banks Street Methodist Church Choir (organist Miss Margaret Richards; choir master Gordon Simpson). 3 August 1947 [annotation on verso: "This was a musical treat, and Banks Street was packed"] Nelson Competitions. Festival 1947. Demonstration concert. Theatre Royal, 16 May 1947. Programme Nelson School of Music. Junior & Intermediate recital. 23 April 1947. Programme Nelson School of Music. Senior & Advanced recital. 30 April 1947. Programme Nelson Male Voice Choir. First concert 1947 season, 7 July 1947. Programme D D O'Connor presents the celebrated Boyd Neel String Orchestra. Leader Frederick Grinke; conductor Boyd Neel. Auckland Town Hall, 28 June, 1 July, 3 July [1947]. Promotional pamphlet. D D O'Connor presents the celebrated Boyd Neel String Orchestra. Leader Frederick Grinke; conductor Boyd Neel. Tour of Australia and New Zealand 1947. [Auckland concert prior to 1 July 1947]. Programme D D O'Connor presents the celebrated Boyd Neel String Orchestra. Leader Frederick Grinke; conductor Boyd Neel. Tour of Australia and New Zealand 1947. [Auckland concert prior to 29 July 1947]. Programme (2 copies) D D O'Connor presents the celebrated Boyd Neel String Orchestra. Leader Frederick Grinke; conductor Boyd Neel. Tour of Australia and New Zealand April - August 1947. Preliminary promotional flier (small) D D O'Connor presents the celebrated Boyd Neel String Orchestra. Leader Frederick Grinke; conductor Boyd Neel. Tour of Australia and New Zealand 1947. Programmes 1 (2 copies),2, 3 (2 copies), 4 (2 copies), 5 (2 copies), 6 (2 copies), 7 (2 copies), 9 (2 copies), 10 (2 copies), 11 (2 copies) and 12 (2 copies). Boyd Neel Orchestra. Extra concerts. St James Theatre Christchurch, 21-22 July 1947. Flier/programme. Extra concert. Wellington Town Hall. The Boyd Neel Orchestra. 23 July [1947]. Programme / flier Boyd Neel Orchestra. Final concert in New Zealand. Auckland Town Hall, 5 August 1947. Programme/flier (yellow) Napier Choral Society. Mendelssohn's greatest oratorio "Elijah. Fitst concert of the society, Municipal Theatre, 23 September 1947. Programme Percy L Brady Ltd in association with James Laurie have great pleasure in presenting Rosina Raisbeck, dramatic mezzo. Solo pianiste and accompaniste Arline Lower. New Zealand concert season April, May, June 1947. Programme (2 copies each of blue version and purple version, including one purple autographed) and Special concession ticket for choir members (1 pink) Royal Auckland Choir. Third concert 1947 season (with soprano Inez Anderson, pianist David Galbraith, conductor Harry Woolley, and pianist Alan Pow). Auckland Town Hall Concert Chamber, 13 and 15 November 1947. Programme South Canterbury Music Festival Committee. 1947 Festival (With Waimate Choral Society, Temuka Choral Society, Timaru Choral Society, Fairlie Choral Society, and post-primary schools). [Timaru?], 22-28 September 1947. Programme. Beatrice Taylor. Farewell violin recital. Assisting artists Mary Byrne, William Clothier and Barron Grant. King George Theatre Lower Hutt, 1 July 1947. Souvenir programme (with portrait and autographs of Beatrice Taylor, William Clothier, Mary Byrne and Thomas Wood) Inia Te Wiata. Grand farewell concert ... leaving for Trinity College School of Music, London. Opera House Palmerston North, 27 March [1947]. Programme John Charles Thomas. New Zealand tour 1947. Direction J & N Tait. Assisted by Roy Urseth, pianist. Programmes for: First concert, Third concert (2 copies), Fourth concert (2 copies), and Fifth concert. John Charles Thomas. Wellington concert. Wellington Town Hall, 9 August 1947. Plebiscite form (2 copies) John Charles Thomas. Auckland concert. Auckland Town Hall, 11 August 1947. Plebiscite form (2 copies) Alexander Levitoff presents Ninon Vallin, the ambassadress of art. New Zealand, Australian and Canadian tour 1947. Programme number one Alexander Levitoff presents Ninon Vallin, the ambassadress of art. New Zealand, Australian and Canadian tour 1947. Programme number three Victoria University College Music Department and the College Music Society. Three concerts by Maurice Clare (violin) and Frederick Page (piano). Music Room, Victoria University College, each Thursday, commencing 11 June 1947. Programme Vocal Art Society presents "Sanctus" by J S Bach, and "A tale of old Japan" by S Coleridge-Taylor. (Conductor F Wentworth Slater; accompaniste Miss Edna Eyre, also with tenor Dixon Tizard, baritone Charles Haar, narrator Amos McKegg, soprano Kathryn Williams, contralto Lexie McDonald). Opera House Palmerston North, 2 July 1947. Programme Quantity: 53 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Printed programmes, up to octavo size, some illustrated.

Date: Aug 1947

From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives

Reference: PAColl-7171-51

Description: Group portrait of the South Island hockey team who won against the North Island at Wellington by three goals to two. From left, standing: K Beach (Nelson), N Wales (Canterbury), T Eggleton (Canterbury), E Thomas (Canterbury), C V Walter (Canterbury) captain, W Morris (Canterbury), B Bedford (Otago), E Kofoed (Otago). Kneeling: A J Low (Southland), R Calvert (Canterbury), J Reece (Canterbury), L Hunter (Nelson), A Boyd (South Canterbury), E Gribble (Nelson). Photographer unidentified. Published in the New Zealand Free Lance 27/8/1947, page 33 Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 16.7 x 21.3 cm Processing information: Formerly filed in Turnbull Library Pictures at: 776. Hockey. 1947

Date: 27 May 1947

From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers

Reference: EP-Ships-Wanganella-02

Description: View of the Huddard Parker liner `Wanganella' leaving the Floating dock, Wellington Harbour. Photographed by an Evening post staff photographer on the 27th of May 1947. `Wanganella' was wrecked on Barrett's Reef at the entrance to Wellington harbour on the evening of the 19th of January 1948. A week later she was salvaged and entered the Floating Dock to be made watertight. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print, 14 x 11 cm

Date: Apr 1947

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-07192-F

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

Date: Feb 1947

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-05398-F

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

Date: Apr 1947

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-06217-G

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

Date: Apr 1947

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-07191-F

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