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City of Dunedin. Mayoral banquet in commemoration of the opening of the Dunedin and Chr...
Date: 1878
From: New Zealand Railways: [Ephemera relating to railways, railway trains, rail timetables, rail travel in New Zealand. 1800s]
By: George, Thomas, -1889
Reference: Eph-A-RAIL-1878-01
Description: A toast list. Those toasted included the Royal Family, the Governor, the Army, Navy & Volunteers, The Ministry, The Parliament of New Zealand, Sir Julius Vogel, the Mayor of Christchurch, visitors, the ladies. Surrounded by an elaborate border possibly inspired by Maori or Polynesian design. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s) on card. Physical Description: Lithograph on light card, 228 x 155 mm. Provenance: Purchased from Otago Heritage Books in 2002.
[Postcard]. New Zealand International Exhibition, 1906-7. No. 8 - Katzenjammer Castle /...
Date: 1907
From: [Postcard album of cards collected by May Stephens. ca 1905-1915].
By: Wilson, R Lois (Mrs), active 1990; Stephens, May, active 1906-1915; Dutch & Bull (Firm)
Reference: Eph-B-POSTCARD-Vol-1-051-2
Description: Shows a queue lined up to enter the Katzenjammer amusement castle, or side show. Inscriptions: Verso - centre - [Letter from Rene, to May Bowater: Dear May, This is where we are going tonight. We went to the Ex this morning and it is lovely. We are having a glorious time and the weather is just perfect. Hope you like this P.C. If you were in the castle you would laugh. Love from Rene. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on postcard.. Physical Description: Photolithograph 89 x 140 mm. Provenance: Donated by Mrs R L Wilson in 1982.
Photographer unknown :Entrance to Opawa Nurseries [A W Buxton, Opawa Nursery. 1907?]
Date: 1907
From: [Ephemera and horticulture sales catalogues issued by New Zealand plant nurseries, 1900-1909].
Reference: Eph-A-HORTICULTURE-Buxton-1907-01-002-2
Description: Shows a general view overlooking the nursery, with two horsecarts in the foreground semi-circular area outside the entrance gate. Several figures are working amongst the rows of plants. Extended Title - From Buxton's descriptive catalogue 1907-08, page 2, lower half Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) in sales catalogue.. Physical Description: Photolithograph, 90 x 162 mm, on page 243 x 185 mm.
[Postcard. New Zealand International Exhibition, 1906-7] Alva 16. NZ Exhib. [1906].
Date: 1906
From: New Zealand International Exhibition (1906-1907 : Christchurch, N.Z.): [Ephemera. 1906-1907]
By: Alva Studio (Christchurch, N.Z.)
Reference: Eph-A-EXHIBITION-1906-04
Description: Shows a view of the entrance gate of the Chistchurch International Exhibition, with golden domes and rosy sky. The words "Haere mai" are visible above the entrance gateway. Other Titles - New Zealand International Exhibition Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - ALVA 16 NZ Exhib. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) on postcard.. Physical Description: Watercolour and glitter, on photolithograph, on postcard 83 x 136 mm.
[Postcard]. N.Z.I. Exhibition, 1906-7. No. 23 - Helter skelter. Webb [photographer]. Sm...
Date: 1906
From: New Zealand International Exhibition (1906-1907 : Christchurch, N.Z.): [Ephemera. 1906-1907]
By: Webb, Steffano Francis Pavlovich, 1880-1967; Smith & Anthony Ltd
Reference: Eph-A-EXHIBITION-1906-01
Description: Shows the turret-shaped helter skelter building with the riders sliding down the spiral around it. Other Titles - New Zealand International Exhibition Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) on postcard.. Physical Description: Photolithograph, on postcard 141 x 91 mm.
Burwood looking towards Christchurch City Centre, Canterbury Region, including Christch...
Date: May 1951
From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs
Reference: WA-28030-F
Description: Aerial photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, 1/2 plate
Nurses Home and hospital at Ashburton - Photograph taken by A.W.H.
Date: [Between 1900s and 1910s]
From: Price, William Archer, 1866-1948 :Collection of post card negatives
By: Hopkins, Alfred Walter, 1882-1969
Reference: 1/2-000402-G
Description: View of Ashburton Hospital and nurses' home. Photograph probably taken by Alfred W Hopkins, bookseller and stationer at 55 East Street, Ashburton Source of descriptive information - Photographer identifiedas Alfre W Hopkins from image at 1/2-000883 and from Wise's Post office Directory between 1910s and 1920s Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - Nurses Home and hospital. Ashburton. Protd. A.W.H. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative
Waimate Post Office
Date: 1913
From: Price, William Archer, 1866-1948 :Collection of post card negatives
By: Russell, Walter Gurney, active 1914-1918
Reference: 1/2-001033-G
Description: View of the Waimate Post office and clock tower. Postcard printed by Walter G Russell, bookseller in Queen Street, Waimate, 1913, from an original photograph by Arthur James Cox. Other - Photographer originally wrongly identified as Russell from label attached to back of file print reading "W.G.R.", and from research in Wise's Post Office Directory between 1910 and 1920. Established as the printer from an article in Waimate Daily Advertiser 20 October 1913 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/WDA19131020.2.7. April 2021. Correct photographer supplied by a researcher. Other - File print has been cropped and lacks the inscription at the bottom, and an area of telegraph wires and sky to the left of the clock tower Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - 52. Waimate. Post Office.; Marginal notes on negative - top left - W.G.R. Quantity: 1 b&w copy negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative
[Postcard]. Greetings from the New Zealand Exhibition Christchurch 1906-7. Kia Ora / Pr...
Date: 1906
Reference: Eph-POSTCARD-Ellis-03
Description: Shows an arrangement of text, with a inset picture of the exhibition buildings at lower right. The letters of the words "New Zealand Exhibition 1906-7" are filled with portrait photographs, views of buildings and Lyttelton Harbour. Printed in England. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on postcard.. Physical Description: Photolithograph, 90 x 140 mm.
Kakanui
Date: 29 April 1956
From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs
Reference: WA-41449-F
Description: Aerial view of Kakanui, taken 29 April 1956 by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative 4.75 x 6.5 inches Finding Aids: File print in Whites Aviation box Blue 173, Kakanui.
View overlooking buildings in north-eastern corner of Cathedral Square, Christchurch
Date: [ca 1910]
From: Price, William Archer, 1866-1948 :Collection of post card negatives
Reference: 1/2-000845-G
Description: View overlooking buildings in the north-eastern corner of Cathedral Square in Christchurch, including the Warners Hotel (1900-01) and the business premises of the Lyttelton Times (1902-03). Carriages are parked outside the hotel. Photograph taken circa 1910, by William Archer Price. Other - Note on back of file print reads: "RH big white building is WARNERS HOTEL before COURT CASE AGAINST "LYTTELTON TIMES" (ADJOINING AT LEFT) - AFTER WHICH [ca. 1907? check] L H portion of Warners was demolished and the Liberty Theatre (now Savoy - 1960s-70s) was built." Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative
[Postcard]. New Zealand International Exhibition. The camels. No. 22 / Alva Studio. [19...
Date: 1906 - 1907
From: [Postcard album of cards collected by the Gudopp family. ca 1905-1915].
By: Alva Studio (Christchurch, N.Z.)
Reference: Eph-B-POSTCARD-Vol-2-42-1
Description: Shows a small group of camels and people watching or about to have rides. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) on postcard.. Physical Description: Photolithograph, 89 x 139 mm.
Country hospital in Ashburton - Photograph taken by A.W.H.
Date: [between 1900-1930]
From: Price, William Archer, 1866-1948 :Collection of post card negatives
By: Hopkins, Alfred Walter, 1882-1969
Reference: 1/2-000882-G
Description: Country hospital in Ashburton. Photograph taken by A W H (A.W. Hopkins, stationer and bookseller at 55 East Street, Ashburton). This country hospital appears to be the main Ashburton Hospital; compared with images at 1/2-000402, and 1/2-000881. Source of descriptive information - Photographer identified as Alfred W Hopkins from image at 1/2-000883, and from Wise's Post Office Directory between 1910 and 1920s. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - Country hospital Ashburton Protd A W H Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative
Amberley Racecourse
Date: 8 May 1959
From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs
Reference: WA-50833-F
Description: Aerial view of the Amberley Racecourse, photographed by Whites Aviation, 8 May 1959. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative
View of the township of Sumner, near Christchurch
Date: [ca 1910]
From: Price, William Archer, 1866-1948 :Collection of post card negatives
Reference: 1/2-000907-G
Description: View looking down over the township of Sumner, near Christchurch. The road over Scarborough to Taylor's Mistake is visible on the hill in the background. Photograph taken by William A Price ca 1910. Source of descriptive information - Note on back of file print reads "Note road over Scarborough to Taylor's Mistake". Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom right - Sumner. ChCh. No. 2500B Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative
Christchurch West High School Drum & Bugle Corps on parade
Date: [ca 1915]
From: Price, William Archer, 1866-1948 :Collection of post card negatives
Reference: 1/2-000426-G
Description: Possibly a photograph of the boys in the Christchurch West High School Drum & Bugle Corps on parade in the school grounds. Photograph taken by William A Price in early 1900s. Source of descriptive information - Back of file print (1/2-000425-G) Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.5 x 6.5 inches
[Postcard]. N.Z.International Exhibition, 1906-7. No. 6 - Wonderland. Dutch, photo. Smi...
Date: 1906
From: New Zealand International Exhibition (1906-1907 : Christchurch, N.Z.): [Ephemera. 1906-1907]
By: Dutch, F W, active 1900-1906; Smith & Anthony Ltd
Reference: Eph-A-EXHIBITION-1906-03
Description: Shows a view of the exhibition buildings, with a rotunda and a dragon train ride in the foreground. The helter skelter is at the right. Some lines of pathways and building outlines are highlighted with applied glitter. Two copies held, one with glitter, one without. Digitised copy has glitter and watercolour additions. Displayed in "An ornament to the town; the band rotunda in New Zealand". Turnbull Gallery, 13 March - 2 June 2017 Other Titles - New Zealand International Exhibition Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) on postcard.. Physical Description: Photolithograph, on postcard 92 x 141 mm.
Baptist Church at Ashburton - Photograph taken by A W H
Date: [between 1910s and 1920s]
From: Price, William Archer, 1866-1948 :Collection of post card negatives
By: Hopkins, Alfred Walter, 1882-1969
Reference: 1/2-000885-G
Description: Baptist Church, Ashburton. Photograph taken by A W H, probably Alfred W Hopkins, bookseller and stationer at 55 East Street, Ashburton Source of descriptive information - Photographer identified as Alfred W Hopkins from image at 1/2-000883 and from Wise's Post Office Directory between 1910s and 1920s Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom centre - Baptist Church Ashburton Protd A W H No 377b Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative
Theatre Royal Christchurch :London Gaiety Burlesque Company. "Carmen up to data". [1893].
Date: 1893
From: [Theatre programmes for opera performances in New Zealand. 1890s].
By: J J Miller Printing Company
Reference: Eph-B-OPERA-1893-01-cover
Description: The back and front cover spread of what is actually a programme for "Carmen up to data" in Christchurch in 1893, shows scenes from the show "Forty thieves", which had played the previous year at the Princess Theatre Melbourne. The illustrations mainly feature a beautiful dancing girl. In one scene she pours oil into a jar containing a person. In another she dances, watched by an admirer in a tree. "Carmen up to data" was a musical burlesque, a spoof of Bizet's 1875 opera "Carmen". It premiered at the Gaiety Theatre London, on 4 October 1890, and toured internationally reaching Australia by 1892. This cover has been overprinted for use in the New Zealand season. Extended Title - Superprinted on top of programme for, Princess Theatre, Melbourne. Grand Xmas pantomime, "Forty thieves", 1892-3. Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - Designed & lithographed by J J Miller, Melbourne Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Letterpress and lithograph, on cover 258 x 238 mm (unfolded).
New Zealand Army Militia. Christchurch Artillery Volunteers :Grand Vocal and Instrument...
Date: 1869
From: [Music programmes and fliers for concerts in the 1860s].
By: Webster, Kenneth Athol, 1906-1967
Reference: Eph-A-MUSIC-1869-01
Description: Programme shaped to fit in a newspaper column, with insignia of the artillery volunteers at the top (cannon, flags, gunpowder, pickaxes). The conductor of the orchestra was Lieut Stansell, and the accompanist Captain Packer. Other performers were: Henry Thompson, Miss E Ness, Mrs J A Bird, Mr Simms, Mrs Beechey, Messrs Bunz, Lean, Lee, Spensley, Thomson and Packer; Mr and Miss Rowley, Mr Alfred Maskell, Miss S Ness, Mr Coombes, Mr Zeesler, E S Ellisdon. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Letterpress, 240 x 68 mm. Provenance: From the collection of Mr K A Webster, number 3823 (inscribed on verso)