Places

Date: 1897

By: Whitcombe & Tombs Ltd

Reference: Eph-A-VICEREGAL-1897-02

Description: A programme of entertainment by a banjo band, with songs by Mrs E T Robinson, Mr J P Newman, the Liedertafel, Miss Alice Gray, Mr A Millar, Mrs B H Burns, Mr P Hockley, Miss Lilian Smith, Mr Russell Halley, Miss Hilda Meadows, Mr W Izard, Miss Davie, Mr Seager, Mr C Morris, Miss Annie Lake, Mr W A Day, Miss Alice Corrick. Accompanists were Miss Jennie West and Miss Constance Lingard. Front cover shows printing block vignettes of the British coat of arms, a lutist, and decorative panels. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Letterpress, red and gilt, on pink sheet folded to 224 x 142 mm.

Date: 1862 - 1895

By: Raven, John (Rev), 1821-1886; McIntyre & Lewis (Firm); Whitcombe & Tombs Ltd

Reference: MapColl-834.4492gbbd/1862-1895/Acc.39355

Description: Cadastral map of numbered sections with acreages and boundary measurements bounded by Gloucester, Worcester and Montreal streets in Christchurch. Includes details of four sections marked as sold. Owners' names are indecipherable on the photocopy. Note at bottom of map states: Measurements are in feet and inches Printed on bottom right of map: Whitcombe and Tombs, Christchurch Title supplied by cataloguer Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photocopy, scale indeterminable, 44.7 x 47.4 cm. on sheet 46 x 60.9 cm. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - Raven family papers 1862-1895 MS Group 27.

Date: 1890 - 1940

By: Whitcombe & Tombs Ltd

Reference: Eph-C-MEAT-1900s-06

Description: Shows the motif of St George on horseback fighting a dragon. One panel shows sailboats on a stretch of water with mountain background. The title lettering has sprigs of manuka between text strips. Other Titles - Whitcombe & Tombs Limited Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Lithograph, 54 x 362 mm.

Date: 1902

From: [Ephemera of quarto size relating to the sale and purchase of real estate, domestic dwellings, commercial buildings, houses, subdivisions and sections]

By: Chapman Tripp & Company; Whitcombe & Tombs Ltd

Reference: Eph-B-REAL-ESTATE-1902-01

Description: An account of the legal conditions and particulars of sale for the Kelburne Estate. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset print, on pamphlet, 330 x 205 mm.

Date: 1889

From: [Music programmes and fliers for concerts in 1889].

By: Christchurch Musical Society; Whitcombe & Tombs Ltd

Reference: Eph-A-MUSIC-1889-02

Description: Programme for concert. The performers included: Mrs Garrard (soprano), Mrs Wilson (contralto), Mr A Appleby (tenor), Mr M A Millar (bass), Mr Normington (organ), Mr Skelton (leader). The programme was to be repeated on Christmas night. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Booklet of 4 pages, each 203 x 133 mm.

Date: 1886

From: Various artists :After the eruptions, July 1886. Supplement to the "Weekly press", July 16th, 1886. Printed and published by Francis Edward Buckland, of 159, North Town Belt, for the Press Co., Limited, at their offices in Cashel Street, Christchurch, July 16, 1886.

By: Spencer, Charles, 1854-1933; Whitcombe & Tombs Ltd

Reference: C-032-019-3

Description: One of four images on a sheet entitled: "After the eruptions". Shows a mass of fallen timbers, walls and roofs, with a group of about six men standing at the right. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Wood engraving 130 x 203 mm, on sheet 446 x 565 mm. Provenance: Purchased from Anah Dunsheath in December 2002.

Date: 1927

By: Reynolds, Arthur William, active 1880-1981; Whitcombe & Tombs Ltd; Te Whaiti family

Reference: MapColl-832.45gbbd/1927/Acc.26623

Description: Shows land from the Kawa Kawa [sic] Estate, to be sold by public auction in two lots at the Agriculture and Pastoral Society's rooms ... Masterton, on Tuesday 22nd February, 1927 ... Extended Title - Under instructions from the Trustee in the Estate of Iraia Te Whaiti. Wellington?: Whitcombe & Tombs Ltd, 1927 Inscriptions: Recto - bottom centre - Areas subject to adjustment on completion of survey, 28/1/27; Recto - bottom right - For full particulars apply to Messrs. Levin & Co ... Masterton, or Messrs. Thompson & Turton ... Greytown Another copy held at MapColl Reserve-832.45gbbd/1927/Acc.27392, from Te Whaiti Family papers (held MSA MS-Group-0805). Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Coloured. 53 x 80 cm. Scale 1:23 760

Date: 1886

From: Various artists :After the eruptions, July 1886. Supplement to the "Weekly press", July 16th, 1886. Printed and published by Francis Edward Buckland, of 159, North Town Belt, for the Press Co., Limited, at their offices in Cashel Street, Christchurch, July 16, 1886.

By: Spencer, Charles, 1854-1933; Whitcombe & Tombs Ltd

Reference: C-032-019-2

Description: One of four images on a sheet entitled: "After the eruptions". ash-covered flat land with hills in the distance. There are remains of some tree trunks, and there are several lines of footprints through the ash. A painted version of this scene is at A-355-017. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Wood engraving 130 x 203 mm, on sheet 446 x 565 mm. Provenance: Purchased from Anah Dunsheath in December 2002.

Date: 1929

From: [Ephemera of quarto size relating to building material and supplies in New Zealand]

By: North Canterbury Timber Merchants' Association (Inc); Whitcombe & Tombs Ltd

Reference: Eph-B-BUILDING-SUPPLIES-1929-01

Description: Catalogue containing 108 numbered moulding shapes for timber. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Booklet of 12 leaves, 280 x 216 mm.

Date: 1970 - 1975

By: Whitcombe & Tombs Ltd

Reference: Eph-A-TOURISM-South-Island-1971-01

Description: Booklet of ten different views (two sizes of each) of the South Island, including Mt Cook, Glendhu Bay, Queenstown Domain, Tasman Glacier, Lake Hayes, Milford Sound, Lake Matheson, Fox Glacier snowfield, Lake Manapouri, Kaikoura Whitcombe and Tombs changed its name to Whitcoulls in 1971. Other booklets in the series list Whitcombe and Tombs as the publisher; we infer that the series was published immediately before and after the change of name. Two copies held. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Booklet 102 x 228 mm, of detachable cards 102 x 150 mm. Provenance: One copy donated by Laurence Eagle, Christchurch, 2013

Date: 1960 - 1970

By: Whitcombe & Tombs Ltd

Reference: Eph-A-TOURISM-Queenstown-1970-01

Description: Booklet of ten different views (two sizes of each) of Queenstown, including the gondola (built 1967), Skyline Restaurant, Ben Lomond, Frankton & the Remarkables, Maori Point Skippers Canyon, Glendhu Bay, Lake Wakatipu, Lake Hawea, Lake Hayes. Whitcombe and Tombs changed its name to Whitcoulls in 1971. Other booklets in the series list Whitcoulls as the publisher; we infer that the series was published immediately before and after the change of name. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Booklet 102 x 228 mm, of detachable cards 102 x 150 mm. Provenance: Donated by Laurence Eagle, Christchurch, 2013

Date: 1909 - 1930

From: [School exercise books of octavo size. 1800s-]

By: Whitcombe & Tombs Ltd

Reference: Eph-A-SCHOOL-EXERCISE-BOOKS-1910s-01

Description: Cover shows an illustration of the main building of the King Edward Technical College. The inside pages are ruled. Held by Ms Feltham Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Ruled exercise book, 250 x 200 mm. Transfers: Dorothy Neal White papers, 2004..

Date: 1930 - 1940

From: [Ephemera of octavo size, relating to Rotorua as a tourist destination. 1930-1939]

By: New Zealand Railways. Publicity Branch; Whitcombe & Tombs Ltd

Reference: Eph-A-TOURISM-Rotorua-1930s-02

Description: 16-page brochure with photographs and text, and front and back cover as photolithographs. The brochure describes various facilities and cures available, including the new Ward Bathhouse, the Blue Bath, and treatments at the Health Spa - with photographs of the Dry Farado electric massage and diathermy treatments, a sinusoidal electric bath, the Bergonie chair, high-frequency valve, ultra-violet ray and Aix massage douche. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Booklet of 16 pages, each 230 x 187 mm.

Date: 1886

From: Various artists :After the eruptions, July 1886. Supplement to the "Weekly press", July 16th, 1886. Printed and published by Francis Edward Buckland, of 159, North Town Belt, for the Press Co., Limited, at their offices in Cashel Street, Christchurch, July 16, 1886.

By: D. M. L. (Artist), active 1885-1886; Ryan, A A, active 1886; Whitcombe & Tombs Ltd

Reference: C-032-019-4

Description: One of four images on a sheet entitled: "After the eruptions". Shows a man standing among tree trunks and fallen trees with a lake in the distance, and hills beyond. A painted version of this scene is at A-355-018. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Wood engraving 130 x 203 mm, on sheet 446 x 565 mm. Provenance: Purchased from Anah Dunsheath in December 2002.

Date: [1886]

From: Various artists :After the eruptions, July 1886. Supplement to the "Weekly press", July 16th, 1886. Printed and published by Francis Edward Buckland, of 159, North Town Belt, for the Press Co., Limited, at their offices in Cashel Street, Christchurch, July 16, 1886.

By: D. M. L. (Artist), active 1885-1886; Spencer, Charles, 1854-1933; Whitcombe & Tombs Ltd

Reference: C-032-019-1

Description: One of four images on a sheet entitled: "After the eruptions". Shows steam rising from behind foreground hills. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Wood engraving 130 x 203 mm, on sheet 446 x 565 mm.

Date: 1882 - 1889

By: Aulsebrooks & Company; Whitcombe & Tombs Ltd

Reference: Eph-B-FOOD-1880s-01

Description: Biscuit tin label shows the recto and verso of a medal awarded to the Aulsebrook Company for excellence in food manufacture. The medals are surrounded by a wreath of wheat ears. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Colour lithograph, 222 x 232 mm.

Date: 1915

From: [Ephemera relating to patriotism, fundraising for the war effort, during World War I. 1914-1918. Folder 1]

By: Whitcombe & Tombs Ltd

Reference: Eph-A-WAR-WI-Patriotic-1915-02

Description: Booklet contains advertising by local businesses. It contains full page portrait photographs of candidates in the Patriotic Carnival, including: Mrs Algar Williams (St John's Ambulance) Miss Low (Combined drapers) Mrs W H Smith (Forget-Me-Not Branch of Overseas Club) Miss Jessie Lewis (Young Boys' Society) Mrs S Hempton (Residents of Te Aro) Mrs A McVicar (Highland Society) Miss Teresa McEnroe (West Coasters' Association) Miss K Doughty (Wellington Commercial Travellers, Central Clubs & others, & Warehousemen's Association). Miss Doughty was the eventual winner (See Hawera & Normanby Star, 28 June 1915, Page 5). Nurse Everitt (Combined Sports) Dr Platts-Mills (Tramway Boys) Miss Jessie McKegg (Manawatu District) Miss M E Rosengrave (Trades & Labour Council) Miss Ann Palmer (Public Service Association) Miss Senior (Petone & Hutt Valley Districts) Miss Doris McCormack (Trentham Boys) Quantity: 1 album(s). Physical Description: Booklet of 32 pages, 223 x 141 mm.

Date: 1940

From: [Programmes and fliers relating to music concerts and musical performances in New Zealand. 1940].

By: Whitcombe & Tombs Ltd

Reference: Eph-B-MUSIC-1940-01

Description: Cover shows an arrangement of text in navy and gold, beneath a crest of the centennial, surrounded by a curtain border. Programme includes an introduction by Prime Minister Peter Fraser, foreword by Thomas Andrews, message from Christchurch Mayor R M Macfarlane. There are also portraits of Len Barnes, Harison Cook, Christchurch Centennial Music Festival Executive, Andersen Tyrer, James Shelley, Professor J C Bradshaw, Isobel Baillie, Gladys Ripley, Heddle Nash, Oscar Natzke, Alfred Worsley, Frederick Bullock, Raymond Beatty, Frank Bermingham, Maurice Clare, Frederick Page, Fred C Penfold, Victor S Peters, Professor James Hight, Leonard C travers, Eric Craighead, Mrs N W Robbins. Printed by Whitcombe and Tombs Limited - 84521. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Programme of 20 pages, 282 x 217 mm.

Date: 1935

By: Whitcombe & Tombs Ltd

Reference: Eph-D-RETAIL-1935-01

Description: One side advertises "His Master's Voice" radios and radiogramophones, and "Kohynor Limbershafts" golf clubs. The other side advertises a range of English crystal, "Judge" brand British enamelware, electric cookers, toasters and heaters, cooking utensils, horse covers, Amner's garden lime, gorse knives. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) on red paper.. Physical Description: Photolithograph on two sides of poster, 445 x 565 mm.

Date: 1851 - 1882 - 1889

By: Whitcombe & Tombs Ltd; Townsend, Mary, 1822-1869

Reference: A-356-001

Description: The first (top) image shows a view from the water of the harbour, with (from left) the ship "Cressy" arriving, the bridle Road to the Plain, the wharves and pier of Lyttelton, the Immigration Barracks, Mr Godley's house, and the Sumner Road to Lyttelton. The lower image shows a view from the land towards the harbour, with (from left) the Sumner Road to Lyttelton, Mr Godley's House and the Immigration Barracks, the East Shore of Victoria Harbour, the "Charlotte Jane", "Randolph", "Cressy", and "Sir George Seymour". Other Titles - Whitcombe and Tombs Limited, Ltd Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Lithographs, both 110 x 196 mm, on sheet 300 x 230 mm. Provenance: Purchased from Anah Dunsheath in 2002.