IMAGE
Carter, Gilbert (estate) :Album of sporting scenes compiled by Frank McParland
- Date
- 1887-1925
- By
- McParland, Frank, active 1900-1920s; Carter, Gilbert, active 1950s-1980s
- Reference
- PA1-o-908
- Description
Album of photographs of sporting activities and personalities, especially boxers, compiled by Frank McParland, proprietor of the Tramway Hotel in the 1920s, and a noted Wellington sporting personality. Also included are photographs of the cabinet and politicians of Seddon's Liberal Government, various horses and carriages, and views of the arrest of Rua and scenes in Wellington.
Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s).
Provenance: Frank McParland was a friend of Gilbert Carter's father, to whom he gave this album.
- Access restrictions
- No access restrictions
- Format
- 1 album(s) Album(s), Photographs
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Copyright
UnknownClark McConachy, New Zealand's professional champion
Date: 1922
From: Carter, Gilbert (estate) :Album of sporting scenes compiled by Frank McParland
By: Billiards Ltd
Reference: PA1-o-908-13-1
Description: Portrait of Clark McConachy, published Christmas 1922 by Billiards Ltd. Original caption reads: "Clark McConachy, New Zealand's professional champion. Born, Glenorchy, Otago, 15th April 1895. Some performances: World's record 917, ivory balls (certificated) under new rules, 915 off the red; record break for India 870; defeated Newman (World's champion), Inman (many years World's champion), Falkiner, Reece and others; established New Zealand record 1182, Wellington, Nov 23, 1922, on a Billiards Limited table (under BA and BCC rules)." Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Toned silver gelatin print 184 x 121 mm on mount 250 x 137 mm, attached to album page