Places

Date: 1874

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

Reference: Eph-B-BUILDING-SUPPLIES-1874-01-08

Description: Shows an elevation of the front of a cottage with a central door and a window on either side of it. There is a chimney at the left side. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) on page of sales catalogue.. Physical Description: Engraving on page 205 x 277 mm.

Date: ca 1865

From: Travers, William Thomas Locke, 1819-1903 :Photographs

By: Travers, William Thomas Locke, 1819-1903

Reference: PAColl-1574-01

Description: Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Print 180 x 238 mm (vignetted) on mount 275 x 332 mm

Date: [1984 or 1985]

From: Thompson, Paul David, 1951- : Photographic negatives, transparencies and prints, also papers

Reference: PA12-5644-13

Description: Tree house sleepout attached to bach at Coromandel, photographed in late 1984 or early 1985 by Paul Thompson. Publication note - Published in: Paul Thompson, The bach (Wellington: Government Printer, 1985) p24 Quantity: 1 colour original transparency/ies. Physical Description: Dye coupler transparency 35mm

Date: 1852

From: Wynyard, Robert Henry 1802-1864 :[Drawings of New Zealand scenes] / R.H.W. - 1852.

Reference: A-081-036

Description: View from beyond Lyttelton, looking back towards the town and the Bridle Path, to the left, rising to the summit of the hills behind it. Houses are shown at the water's edge and rising a considerable distance up the hill. There are a wharf shed and a jetty also at the water's edge Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - Title, date, artist's initials Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Monotone wash and ink, 200 x 250 mm.

Date: 1856

By: Holmes, William Howard, 1825-1885

Reference: B-139-017

Description: Shows a view along the Wellington shoreline, looking north. Part of Barrett's Hotel is shown on the extreme left, beside a classical revival building. There are shops in the distance. A red-coated soldier leans against the door to Barrett's Hotel. A small rowboat is in the sea to the right of the road Title on engraved plate on frame. Artist attributed because of similarity of subject to Holmes' "Wellington Beach 1856" (A-032-040). The work is not as finished as that one however. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour, 241 x 343 mm (sight) Provenance: Prior to that in the collection of Mr Charles Levin of Sanson, descendant of W. H. Levin.

Date: 1859

By: Norman, Edmund, 1820-1875; Martin G. Heywood (Firm); Webster, Kenneth Athol, 1906-1967

Reference: B-051-007

Description: View of Lyttelton, possibly from Quail Island, looking at the township from the south east, with Holy Trinity Church, John Robert Godley's house, other houses, businesses and wharves, against a backdrop of the Port Hills. In the foreground, cabbage trees and flaxes. Three schooners are close to the foreground. Ellis, E.M & D.G Early prints of New Zealand 1642-1875 Christchurch: Avon Fine Prints, no. 549. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: 1 print pasted on card; tinted lithograph 248 x 388 mm, on sheet 342 x 498 mm, on card 370 x 525 mm Provenance: K.A. Webster collection, London (collection stamp on backing board).

Date: [ca July-August] 1934

From: Evening post (Newspaper. 1865-2002) :Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post newspaper

Reference: 1/2-122291-F

Description: An aerial view of Wellington in 1934, looking over Mt Cook, Basin Reserve, Newtown (upper centre and right), Hataitai, Kilbirnie and Miramar (upper left). Some of the buildings which can be identified are: National Museum Wellington (being constructed), Carillion War Memorial Monument and Wellington College. Photograph taken by a photographer from the Evening Post. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).

Date: 1949

From: Smith, Sydney Charles, 1888-1972: Photographs of New Zealand

Reference: 1/2-046596-G

Description: View of Days Bay, Lower Hutt, Wellington, looking towards the hills with houses in the foreground and middle distance. Photograph taken 1949 by Sydney Charles Smith. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative

Date: 1863

From: [Crawford, James Coutts] 1817-1889 :Wairarapa and Manawatu sketchbook 1863

Reference: E-172-001/002

Description: A view across flat land towards about nine houses (or houses and sheds) with the hills of the Tararua Range beyond them Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Ink on sketchbook page, 138 x 460 mm (double spread)

Date: [ca 1889-1898]

From: Wright, Henry Charles Clarke, 1844-1936 :Negatives

Reference: 1/1-020472-G

Description: Lowry Bay, Eastbourne, circa 1889-1898, with Sir George Grey's country residence on the right. Photograph taken by Henry Wright. Note on back of file print reads "Possibly Cobar at wharf". Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative

Date: [Between 1905 and 1915]

From: Price, William Archer, 1866-1948 :Collection of post card negatives

Reference: 1/2-000660-G

Description: View of Wanganui Central, from the foot of St John's Hill. The Wanganui Branch Railway line crosses from left to right in the centre foreground, with London Street behind the line and rows of houses beyond. Photograph taken by William Archer Price. Other - For an almost identical view see image at 1/2-000603 (Price-00459) Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - Wanganui. [No.] 460 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative

Date: [ca 5 Feb 1945]

From: Pascoe, John Dobree, 1908-1972 :Photographic albums, prints and negatives

Reference: 1/4-001183-F

Description: State house in Levin. Shows a one storied, brick house. Photograph taken circa 5 February 1945, by John Pascoe. Other - Caption from Pascoe file in Photographic Archive reads: "State houses are constructed in country towns as well as in cities." Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative

Date: 1860

By: Swainson, George Frederick, 1829-1870

Reference: A-186-048

Description: Shows a view of the Hutt Valley with the river winding towards the foreground. The buildings of the stockade (Fort Richmond) are at the left with a blue white and red striped flag flying on a pole beside one of the buildings. There may be a bridge in the centre, with a further three houses at the right. Other Titles - And Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil drawing, 90 x 255 mm, lower corners rounded Provenance: Previously held by descendants of the Swainson family.

Date: 1870

From: Welch, Joseph Sandell, 1841-1918 :[South Island sketches, 1870-1888]

Reference: A-120-013-2

Description: Steamer Charles Edwards snagged in Hollyford River, Feb, 1870, signed lower left, J. Welch, 1870, shows the half-sunk paddle steamer in the river, hills beyond. In: Welch, J. S. [Album of Sketches] 1876 Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour with scratching out, 139 x 226 mm

Date: [Between 1873 and 1877]

By: Deveril, Herbert, 1840-1911

Reference: PA7-45-28

Description: Looking along The Strand, Tauranga, from Monmouth redoubt. Photograph taken between 1873 and 1877 by Herbert Deveril. Includes the Town Wharf. The two storied building is the Tauranga Hotel. To the right of the hotel are the Bank of New Zealand and the Tauranga Store. Brain's boatbuilding yard is in the bottom left hand corner. The Native Hostelry is at bottom right, the long building with a verandah. To the right of the hotel are the Bank of New Zealand and the Tauranga Store. Other - Other prints of this image are at PA7-45-27 and PA7-45-29. Source of descriptive information - Dated between 1873 and 1877 due to the following: The photographer Deveril arrived in New Zealand in 1873, and the Victoria Wharf, not pictured, was built in 1877 (see Neil G Hanson, History of Tauranga harbour & port ([Tauranga, N.Z. : Port of Tauranga Ltd.], 1997) p 14. Buildings identified by Library client. Inscriptions: Mount verso - centre - Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand - The Parade Relationship complexity - Watercolour by Gouldsmith of a similar view, in 1886, is in the Drawings, Paintings and Prints collection. See Reference number B-038-018. The Town Wharf was built in 1871. (see Neil G Hanson, History of Tauranga harbour & port ([Tauranga, N.Z. : Port of Tauranga Ltd.], 1997) p 14 The Native Hostelry was burnt down, but later replaced. (Information from Library client) Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Albumen print 264 x 359 mm on same size mount

Date: 1845

By: Williams, John, -1905?

Reference: A-079-013

Description: A stream with three canoes in the foreground, raupo growing at the water's edge, pa buildings on the left, a bush-clad hill rising behind. In the background are other whare, a steep hill topped with a defensive pa with fences at three levels and someone on a maypole-type swing Compare the watercolour by Cyprian Bridge of which this is a copy at A-079-002 Other Titles - Kawakawa Inscriptions: Verso - title in pencil Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Ink & wash and Chinese white, 253 x 367 mm

Date: [190-?]

From: Vallance, Philip Hales :Photographs relating to the Vallance family of Masterton

Reference: 1/2-146613-F

Description: Photograph of Brentwood, the Vallance family home at Upper Plains, Masterton, taken ca 1900s by an unknown photographer. A group of men and women on horseback may be seen in the drive. The image was copied from a magazine illustration. Quantity: 1 b&w copy negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate negative 10 x 12.5 cm

Date: ca 1907

From: Wilson, Kenneth Adrian, 1924-2012: Photographs relating to Wellington

Reference: 1/2-135988

Description: View of Island Bay, Wellington, showing houses on large fenced sections at the intersection of Beach Street, Knoll Street and Tyne Street. A man and woman walk with a small child along Tyne Street toward the Esplanade where `Cliff House' is under construction. Taken by an unidentified photographer, circa 1907. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative

Date: 1868 - 1870

By: Cooper, William Marshall, 1833-1921; Schmidt, John Diedrich, 1839-1925; Harnett & Company

Reference: A-104-025-a

Description: Shows ship and paddlesteamer at the wharf at Hokitika during the gold-rush. There are horses and carts on the wharf to the left and the houses and shops of the town can be seen in the background. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithograph 210 x 300 mm

Date: 1867

By: C & J T Bray

Reference: C-069-001

Description: Time-table with pictures of a horse-drawn tram, with male passengers seated on the roof, female passengers seated inside, and a series of circular vignettes of public and commercial buildings, wharves, etc. in and around Nelson. The fares are given and the information is signed C & J. T. Bray, Lessees. Businesses featured include C. Balme, Engineer and Millwright; Australian Royal Mail Company, T. Cawthron, Agent; Commercial Hotel, Trafalgar and Hardy Streets, J. Jervis Proprietor; Moore and Conway, Builders, Hardy Street; E. F. Jones, Dining and Refreshment; Custom House Hotel; G. Fleming, Cabinetmaker and Upholsterer, Hardy Street; A. Fletcher, Photographer, Hardy Street; H. Balme, Coach Builder, Hardy Street; W. Jones, Taylor and Draper, Hardy Street; Moore and Conway, Builders, Hardy Street; H. Hounsell, General Furnishers; Rob Hounsell, Brightwater Mill; I. P. Cooke, Plumber, Glazier, Painter; J. Levick, Albion Wharf; Albion Hotel, The Port, J. N. Wilkinson, Proprietor; Miners' Arms, corner Hardy and Collingwood Streets; J. A. Packer, Turner in General; Pringle & Co, General Grocers, Waimea Street; Hodgson and Friend, Engravers and Lithographers; The Colonist, Newspaper and Advertising Office, Waimea Street; R. G. Gibbons, Government Wharf; Pier Hotel, The Port, H. Jasper, Proprietor; R. Simpson, Cooper; Hargreaves, Butcher; S. Wakeford, Iron and Brass Founder, Bridge Street; B. Franzen, Sailmaker, Tent Depot, The Port; Steamboat Tavern, Haven Road; T. B. Louisson, House and Ship Painter, Bridge Street; A. Simpson, Cooper; J. N. Toonkey [?], Steam Sawing and Planing, Hardy Street; Burnett and Miles, Monumental Yard; T. Snow, Victoria House; F. B. Josephs, Hairdressing; Victoria Hotel, Haven Road; S. Wakeford, Engineer and Millwright; W. M. Stanton, Importer of Books, Stationery, Music and Instruments; W. C. Wilkins, Ironmonger; W. Akersten, Ship Chandler; Ship Hotel, The Port; W. Brown, Photographer; Wairoa Valley Steam Saw Mill; W. Harvey, Cabinetmaker; Mrs W. V. Salter, Milliner, Dress and Mantel Maker, Hardy Street For conjectured date see letter at TL 3/1/1/2, 11 Nov. 1986 Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithograph 575 x 450 mm