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Photograph of Mechanics Bay and Parnell

Date: 1872

By: Murray-Oliver, Anthony Audrey St. Clair Murray, 1915-1986

Reference: PAColl-3171

Description: Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s) in one envelope.

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"Views in New Zealand" vol 2 - Photographs taken by Herbert Deveril

Date: 1873-1876

From: Parliamentary Library: Photograph albums

By: Deveril, Herbert, 1840-1911

Reference: PA1-f-174

Description: Photographs, mainly of Auckland, but including some good views of Tauranga and one of Oamaru, taken between 1873 and 1876 by Herbert Deveril of Wellington. Also includes major bridges in Canturbury and Otago, government buildings and one native school. Deveril came to New Zealand in 1873. These photographs were displayed at the Philadelphia Centenary Exhibition in 1876. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s).

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New Zealand - Miscellaneous

Date: 1939-1940

From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives

Reference: PAColl-0785-1-215

Description: Photographs taken for publication in the New Zealand Free Lance, 1939-1940. Karangarua River bridge; Rakaia River bridge; market gardens in Heathcote Valley; Palmerston North library; Old English Fair held in Dunedin in aid of the patriotic funds; new Gisborne Intermediate School; Archbishop Julius Memorial stone; Auckland's Patriotic Queen Carnival; model of HMS Rodney; giant pipe cast by Public Works Department for pipeline at headworks of the mid-Canterbury irrigation scheme; Garden Place Hill earthworks at Hamilton; hop picking, Riwaka Valley; new friary built for the Brothers of St Francis at Hillsborough, Auckland; construction of tunnels and power house for hydro-electric works at Tuai, Waikaremoana; opening of Horowhenua College, Levin; demolition of wing at Nelson College; floating pontoon being lowered into position at Mechanics Bay; tram cars converted into homes. Construction of Centennial Drive, Kapiti Coast; new Hamiltion General Post Office; construction of Wellington Harbour Board cargo shed; opening of Catholic church at Georgetown, Invercargill; shoe-cleaner at Lincoln College; view of Waikanae Beach from Kaiti Hill, Gisborne; road works north of Gisborne; Railway Bus Terminus, Dunedin (opposite Queens Gardens); Dunedin Emergency Transport Organisation practising arm signals. Race-goers at Wellington Racing Club meeting, and at Canterbury Jockey Club & NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club meeting at Christchurch. Landslide at a Brighton farm; construction of the Pokeno-Paeroa line; laying of the foundation stone of building in Stout Street by Minister of Public Worls, Hon R Semple. Quantity: 56 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints

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Deveril, Herbert, 1840-1911 :Mechanics Bay, Auckland

Date: Between 1873 and 1880

By: Deveril, Herbert, 1840-1911

Reference: PA7-45-13

Description: Photograph of Mechanics Bay looking seaward probably taken in the 1870s by Herbert Deveril of Wellington. Another print of this image is at PA7-45-12. It is unclear from which print the copy negative is taken. Inscriptions: Mount verso - centre - Akld Mech. bay Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Albumen print 260 x 341 mm

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Wynyard, Robert Henry, 1802-1856 : Two letters

Date: 1851-1852

By: Wynyard, Robert Henry (Sir), 1802-1864

Reference: MS-Papers-6436

Description: Two letters in Maori to Wynyard with contemporary translations into English and annotated by Wynyard (1) from Te Taniwha (Hooknose) requesting an audience with him; and (2) from Wiremu Maihi requesting part of a Maori hostelry at Mechanics Bay for use as a shop Language - Both letters are in Maori with contemporary translations Source of title - Supplied Wynyard was lieutenant-governor of New Ulster Quantity: 1 folder(s) (4 pieces). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Purchased from Finan, Oct 1998

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Mechanics Bay, Auckland

Date: 1870's

From: Richardson collection :Photographs of Auckland

Reference: 1/2-010466

Description: Print only Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).

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New Zealand. A correspondent of The Times writes from Auckland, April 20 [1851] Illustr...

Date: 1851

From: Pearse, John, 1808-1882: [Album. 1851-1856]

By: Illustrated London news (Newspaper)

Reference: E-455-f-084-6

Description: An account of a disturbance in Auckland after a Maori policeman had locked up a chief. The Ngatipaoa were involved with a haka on the beach at Mechanics Bay, and threats of retaliation. HMS Fly and its crew were also involved The article is on the page of a page from the Illustrated London news on the previous page of the album. Pearse has cut a rectangle out of the album page to allow the article to be read Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Letterpress, newspaper column, 160 x 84 mm

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[Mitford, John Guise] 1822-1854 :[The Hobson album]. View of the town of Auckland from ...

Date: 1843 - 1844

From: [Various artists] :[Mrs Hobson's album. 1843-1845]

By: Mitford, John Guise, 1822-1854

Reference: E-216-f-033

Description: Looking east across the harbour and beaches of the North Shore towards the city showing the buildings of the town centred on Point Britomart with Mount Eden in the background. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - title in pencil Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Monochrome watercolour, 246 x 356 mm

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Rykers, Leslie Bertram Archibald, 1897-1976: Photographs, chiefly Auckland scenes and s...

Date: [1910-circa 1940s]

By: Rykers, Leslie Bertram Archibald, 1897-1976; Lackland, Edward Clark, 1898-1970

Reference: PAColl-9936

Description: Photographs taken and collected by Les Rykers in the course of his career as a commercial artist with the Brett Printing and Publishing Company. Photographers unidentified unless listed. Collection comprises: Auckland views: Town Hall circa 1920; Auckland Star offices decorated for coronation of George VI in 1937; aerial view of Auckland circa 1930s-1940s with Jervois Road/Ponsonby area and harbour; inner city view circa 1930s-1940s showing houses in foreground and spire of St Matthews behind; Mechanics Bay, Auckland, circa 1940s with flying boats of TEAL and Pan American World Airways. Shipping photographs: sailing ship in choppy seas taken 1938 by Edward Clark Lackland; passenger ferry and smaller craft at Mansion House Bay, Kawau Island, Auckland, circa 1930; M-class sailing dinghies/yachts at sea, possibly in Auckland, circa 1930s-1940s; montage of windjammer sailing ships at Whanganui dated 16 August 1911; montage dated 23 February 1910 of ship and deck scenes, and Queens Wharf, Auckland, relating to the steam ship 'Malwa'. Two copies of a portrait of Les Rykers. One copy is marked up for publication as a half-tone illustration. Miscellaneous photographs; bird with black cap on head, possibly a Caspian tern, flying and feeding its young, circa 1930s-1940s; horse-drawn wagons on a beach taken circa 1910s-1920s by E C Lackland; a stationary engine circa 1930s-1940s, Maori women in semi-traditional costume by waters edge circa 1930s-1940s; unidentified stream with native bush alongside, circa 1930s-1940s Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 14 b&w original photographic print(s). 2 b&w original photographic print(s) attached to form a wide view. 1 card mount with 7 b&w original photographic print(s). 1 card mount with 4 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints Provenance: Donor is son of Leslie Rykers. Transfers: From Drawings & Prints Collection - Rykers, Leslie Bertram Archibald, 1897-1976 [1. Ca 50 original art works for advertisements, greeting cards, and illustrations for Auckland Star and Brett's Christmas annuals; 2. Neil Lonsdale "So long it's been good to know you" 1956; 3. J P Sydney "Native bush" etching; 4. Neville L and Trevor Rykers. Illustration sketches. ca 1940]. See also Ephemera collection: [Rykers, Leslie Bertram Archibald?], 1897-1976: Ephemera; including Teaspoon, the new fragrant tea; Choysa, the tea supreme; O.C. choice rabbit, Zealandia canned fish labels. 1930s?] See also Published collections: two books and two serials. See also Manuscripts collection: MS-Papers-10837: Rykers family: Papers..

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Lord Addison's visit to New Zealand B.O.A.C. Short Hythe. Taken Mechanics Bay Auckland ...

Date: 1 October 1947

From: Bridle, Marcus, 1970-: Photographs of New Zealand aircraft and related subjects

Reference: 1/4-128430-F

Description: Shows Hythe class Short S25 Sunderland (G-AGHX) in which Lord Addison travelled to New Zealand. Title transcribed from item enclosure. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Black and white original negative, approximately 7 x 11.5 cm Transfers: Print has been separated from negative to facilitate appropriate storage. See print PAColl-10498-24..

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Lord Addison's visit to New Zealand B.O.A.C. Short Hythe. Taken Mechanics Bay Auckland ...

Date: 1 October 1947

From: Bridle, Marcus, 1970-: Photographs of New Zealand aircraft and related subjects

Reference: 1/4-128433-F

Description: Shows Hythe class Short S25 Sunderland (G-AGHX) in which Lord Addison travelled to New Zealand. Title transcribed from item enclosure. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Black and white original negative, approximately 7 x 11.5 cm Transfers: Print has been separated from negative to facilitate appropriate storage. See print PAColl-10498-27..

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Lord Addison's visit to New Zealand B.O.A.C. Short Hythe. Taken Mechanics Bay Auckland ...

Date: 1 October 1947

From: Bridle, Marcus, 1970-: Photographs of New Zealand aircraft and related subjects

Reference: 1/4-128434-F

Description: Shows Hythe class Short S25 Sunderland (G-AGHX) in which Lord Addison travelled to New Zealand. Title transcribed from item enclosure. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Black and white original negative, approximately 7 x 11.5 cm Transfers: Print has been separated from negative to facilitate appropriate storage. See print PAColl-10498-28..

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Lord Addison's visit to New Zealand B.O.A.C. Short Hythe. Taken Mechanics Bay Auckland ...

Date: 1 October 1947

From: Bridle, Marcus, 1970-: Photographs of New Zealand aircraft and related subjects

Reference: 1/4-128431-F

Description: Shows Hythe class Short S25 Sunderland (G-AGHX) in which Lord Addison travelled to New Zealand. Title transcribed from item enclosure. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Black and white original negative, approximately 7 x 11.5 cm Transfers: Print has been separated from negative to facilitate appropriate storage. See print PAColl-10498-25..

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Lord Addison's visit to New Zealand B.O.A.C. Short Hythe. Taken Mechanics Bay Auckland ...

Date: 1 October 1947

From: Bridle, Marcus, 1970-: Photographs of New Zealand aircraft and related subjects

Reference: 1/4-128436-F

Description: Shows Hythe class Short S25 Sunderland (G-AGHX) in which Lord Addison travelled to New Zealand. Title transcribed from item enclosure. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Black and white original negative, approximately 7 x 11.5 cm Transfers: Print has been separated from negative to facilitate appropriate storage. See print PAColl-10498-30..

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Lord Addison's visit to New Zealand B.O.A.C. Short Hythe. Taken Mechanics Bay Auckland ...

Date: 1 October 1947

From: Bridle, Marcus, 1970-: Photographs of New Zealand aircraft and related subjects

Reference: 1/4-128432-F

Description: Shows Hythe class Short S25 Sunderland (G-AGHX) in which Lord Addison travelled to New Zealand. Title transcribed from item enclosure. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Black and white original negative, approximately 7 x 11.5 cm Transfers: Print has been separated from negative to facilitate appropriate storage. See print PAColl-10498-26..

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Lord Addison's visit to New Zealand B.O.A.C. Short Hythe. Taken Mechanics Bay Auckland ...

Date: 1 October 1947

From: Bridle, Marcus, 1970-: Photographs of New Zealand aircraft and related subjects

Reference: 1/4-128435-F

Description: Shows Hythe class Short S25 Sunderland (G-AGHX) in which Lord Addison travelled to New Zealand. Title transcribed from item enclosure. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Black and white original negative, approximately 7 x 11.5 cm Transfers: Print has been separated from negative to facilitate appropriate storage. See print PAColl-10498-29..

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Lord Addison's visit to New Zealand B.O.A.C. Short Hythe. Taken Mechanics Bay Auckland ...

Date: 1 October 1947

From: Bridle, Marcus, 1970-: Photographs of New Zealand aircraft and related subjects

Reference: 1/4-128437-F

Description: Shows Hythe class Short S25 Sunderland (G-AGHX) in which Lord Addison travelled to New Zealand. Title transcribed from item enclosure. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Black and white original negative, approximately 7 x 11.5 cm Transfers: Print has been separated from negative to facilitate appropriate storage. See print PAColl-10498-31..

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Carrad, D G :Three albums of early Auckland and the Carrad Family. Two photographs; Que...

Date: 1852-1940

By: Carrad, Dallas G, active 1993; Dell, (Mr?), active 1925?; G.S. Paul & Company; Mahan & Company

Reference: PAColl-3162

Description: Quantity: 3 album(s) Album(s). 2 b&w original photographic print(s) and. 1 photocopy/ies.

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Lilian Elizabeth Dick album 2

Date: 1934 - 1937

From: Dick, Lilian Elizabeth 1909-1993 :Photographs

Reference: PA1-o-692

Description: Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s).

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Stones, Anthony, 1934-2016 :Kotare boat. [Mechanics Bay ? 1982]

Date: 1982

From: Stones, Anthony, 1934-2016 :Sketchbook 1981-1982

Reference: E-181-q-042

Description: A small ship Mechanics Bay where [artist's] son Jed was painting boats Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Ink, page size 271 x 210 mm

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