Festivals

Date: 1980-2001

From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers

Reference: PAColl-7327-1-018

Description: Photographs relating to amusements, arranged alphabetically from FA to LO, taken and collected by the Evening Post. Images taken in New Zealand and abroad, by a range of photographers, between 1980 and 2001. Quantity: 1 box(es) of prints, grouped in folders.

Date: 1998 - 1999

By: Scott, Thomas Joseph, 1947-; Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: H-539-063/086

Description: General Pinochet complains about not being allowed to travel freely. Comment on the Minister of Defence's policy. Opposition Leader, Helen Clark, tells the public about National's intended defence spending. New Zealand's energy resources are put up for sale. Vultures gather around National's leader, Jenny Shipley. Jenny Shipley celebrates her first year as leader of the National Party. Boris Yeltsin reassures Russians he is still alive and running the country even though he is on an intravenous drip of Vodka. Finance Minister, Bill Birch in a pool after his attempt in the NZ Economic Free Fall Competitions. Jenny Shipley passes his togs, which he forgot to put on. Comment on the commercialisation of professional cricket. The House Judiciary Committee sit in judgement over President Clinton in the Lewinsky scandal. New ACC law allows victims the right to sue. Paul East quits politics to take up a cushy post for Foreign Affairs in London. Leaked conversations of Gilbert Myles. US military are relaxed about Iraqi missiles aimed at US Republicans. Jenny Shipley visits Bill Clinton. The world tryys to understand why Serbian security forces commit such terrible atrocitities. The Serbians say 'Because they can' Rachel Hunter and Jerry Hall discuss why they got rid of their rock star husbands. Pam Corkery quits politics. Bill Clinton tells the nation about the state of his relations with his wife Hillary following the Lewinsky allegations. The International Olympic Committee get 1st, 2nd and 3rd for Corruption, Greed and Arrogance. Monica Lewinsky is called to Washington for a high-level debriefing. The Government's response to people's needs following the storms in Northland. Sweetwaters festival leaves a mountain of unpaid debtors. Jenny Shipley advocates her favoured MMP option. Quantity: 24 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: B5 size bromides.

Date: 1921

Reference: PA5-0193

Description: Mardi Gras Napier 1921, a Warren studio photograph Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Photograph 82 x 130 mm

Date: 1979-1985

By: Wellington Arts Centre Trust

Reference: PAColl-2644

Description: Summer City festivals, crafts, art, performance, musicians Contents list in each box Arrangement: Slides in sequence at 0773 - 0794. Negs in 35mm sequence at 19254 - 19357. Albums at PA1-q-583 and PA1-q-584 Quantity: 3 container(s).

Date: 1973

From: Lodge, Nevile Sidney 1918-1989 :[Archive of original cartoons for the Evening Post and Sports Post, 1941 to 1988]

Reference: B-134-416/460

Description: Cartoons commenting on social and political life in 1973 including the Wellington festival, wages, the economy, the nationwide drought, rugby and drinking. Quantity: 44 drawing(s). Physical Description: Ink drawings

Date: ca 14 January 1991

From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers

By: Reid, Philip John, 1954-

Reference: EP/1991/0099

Description: The Kurahaupo waka being paddled on Lake Horowhenua as part of the Kurahaupo Waka Festival. Photographed on the weekend before 14th January 1991 by Evening Post staff photographer Phil Reid. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s) strip with 3 images. Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate negative, 35mm

Date: 1968 - 1973

From: Heath, Eric Walmsley 1923- :[27 boxes of cartoons drawn for the "Dominion", 1970-1980s?].

By: Heath, Eric Walmsley, 1923-; Dominion (Newspaper)

Reference: C-132-371/387

Description: Includes cartoons about a "dry" hotel planned in the Terrace, the demolition of the YWCA building, the food at Rongotai cafe, admission tickets to the zoo, the rise in bus fares, the Police boat on Wellington Harbour, a 12.5 % rates increase in the early 1970s, local body elections, the amenities of Wellington compared with Auckland and Christchurch, the Wellington festival 1973, road planning on Cobham Drive, and the use of W.C.C. cars. Arranged chronologically, according to the dates of "Dominion" clippings in Heath's albums (at E-521/547-q). Those for which no date could be found are arranged at around the estimated date. Inscriptions: Recto - Signed, but almost all undated, by artist. Quantity: 17 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper, sizes approximately 510 x 595 mm. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1996.

Date: 1973

From: Lodge, Nevile Sidney 1918-1989 :[Archive of original cartoons for the Evening Post and Sports Post, 1941 to 1988]

By: Lodge, Nevile Sidney, 1918-1989; Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: B-134-454

Description: This cartoon shows four scenarios that could happen as a result of bands playing music in the Wellington Railway Station. In the first grumpy men object to a band playing 'Hi Ho, Hi Ho, its off to work we go', and the second shows a worker dancing into his office but a fellow worker tells another that he will still be asleep by morning tea as usual, the third has a man still dancing with a woman when they reach Willis Street and the last one has a heavily bandaged man telling his fellow workers that the music made him forget the station steps. Extended Title - Each morning bands at the Railway Station will play commuters to work with bright music. Label on verso dated Mon 12/3 Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, letratone and crayon, 318 x 393 mm

Date: 1960-2000

From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers

Reference: PAColl-7327-1-175

Description: Photographs related to accidents and amusements, taken and collected by the Evening Post. Images taken in New Zealand and abroad, by a range of photographers, between 1950 and 2000. Includes photographs related to the 1968 Wahine disaster and inquiry, showing passengers, crew, and salvage experts. Quantity: 1 box(es) of prints, grouped in folders.

Date: 1946

From: Hampton, Richard George (Dr), 1906-2006: Papers

Reference: PA1-o-1956

Description: Photograph album comprising photographs from trips to Poland when Dr Hampton was working for the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration, taken in 1946. Photographer probably Dr Hampton. They include a mix of images documenting the damage and effects of the war, local festivities, and of recreational activities. Most places and activities are identified. Photographs include Gydnia Harbour, war damage and posters in Warsaw, peasant homes in Silesia, skiing in Zakopane, the palace in Wilanow, May Day celebrations and posters, a religious festival in Lowiez, canoeing and sailing on the Vistula, a pontoon bridge at Saska, Germans leaving Silesia, a trip to Prague, a harvest festival at Wilanow, and Krakow. Quantity: 1 album(s). Physical Description: Album with leatherbound cover, with drawing of large building on the front and the Warsaw coat of arms on the inside; 23 x 33 cm

Date: 1974 - 1975

From: Heath, Eric Walmsley 1923- :[27 boxes of cartoons drawn for the "Dominion", 1970-1980s?].

By: Heath, Eric Walmsley, 1923-; Dominion (Newspaper)

Reference: C-132-388/409

Description: Includes cartoons about a flea problem, Tony Brunt the newcomer to the city, women bus drivers, Wellington Harbour, rowing in Oriental Bay, the runway at Wellington airport, the Wellington motorway and disputes thereabouts, buses for adults only, winds of change in the mayoralty Oct 1974, "Fowler's folly" building, the motorway again, increases in parking fees, Wellington festival 1975, sculpture on the waterfront, school passes on buses, raw sewage in Titahi Bay, busdrivers hanged from a Christmas tree 1975. Arranged chronologically, according to the dates of "Dominion" clippings in Heath's albums (at E-521/547-q). Those for which no date could be found are arranged at around the estimated date. Inscriptions: Recto - Signed, but almost all undated, by artist. Quantity: 22 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper, sizes approximately 510 x 595 mm. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1996.

Date: 1695

By: Rugendas, Georg Philipp I, 1666-1742; Rugendas, Christian Johann, 1708-1781; Redman, William Edward (Dr), -1940

Reference: A-267-006

Description: Peasants (and other classes?) dancing and picnicking in a landscape. A flautist and bagpipe player are amongst musicians to one side. The scene may be after a battle at Augsburg, Germany "Aug. Vind." in the title is an abbreviation for Augusta Vindelicum, the Latin name for Augsburg, the home of the artist and his son, the engraver. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Sepia mezzotint, 148 x 268 mm on sheet 160 x 277 mm Provenance: Formerly the property of Dr W. E. Redman.

Date: 1976

From: Lodge, Nevile Sidney 1918-1989 :[Archive of original cartoons for the Evening Post and Sports Post, 1941 to 1988]

By: Lodge, Nevile Sidney, 1918-1989

Reference: B-135-091

Description: This cartoon features Wellingtonians protesting about various issues such as increases in bus fares, rates and rents, the airport extension, the cable car, a new town hall, rates and the Victoria Street extension, running off to go to the Wellington festival Label on recto dated Mon 15/3/76 Extended Title - Festival 76 Wellington Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and crayon, 320 x 385 mm

Date: 1975

From: Lodge, Nevile Sidney 1918-1989 :[Archive of original cartoons for the Evening Post and Sports Post, 1941 to 1988]

By: Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.); Lodge, Nevile Sidney, 1918-1989

Reference: B-134-712

Description: This cartoon features the cartoonist enjoying the Wellington festival and getting ito trouble in various ways. In the end he settles for the Atumn Rose Show Label on recto dated Mon 10/3/75 Extended Title - After doing a bit of civic square bashing - we look forward to other offerings - a crack at croquet, golf or cricket? Skating in the square? Do a bit of dancing in the botanic gardens? Have a look at lagoon goings on? Or perhaps settle for more peaceful pursuits Inscriptions: Pencil dated lower right hand corner 10/3/75 Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and crayon, 324 x 466 mm

Date: 1973

Reference: Eph-A-FESTIVALS-Aquarius-1973-01

Description: Newsletter discusses forthcoming festival and the recent activities of Blerta. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) on folded newsletter.. Physical Description: Letterpress on folded sheet, 207 x 167 mm.

Date: ca 1920-1960

From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives

Reference: PAColl-3740-07

Description: Includes horse-racing; British Junior Ladies Golf Team; Wellington Botanical Gardens (including close-ups of many floral blooms); policemen; informal photo of Walter Nash at social gathering (Australian rugby team); construction of runway and subway underneath at Rongotai airport; Wellington Provincial Centennial Memorial, Post Office at Petone; Hastings Blossom festival, Hastings Sept 1956. Arrangement: Large number of file prints from Free Lance Collection already in public files. Prints in this box cover negative range of 1/2-101280 to 1/2-101339, arranged in numerical order. Quantity: 50 b&w original photographic print(s) in one box.

Date: 1962

From: Lodge, Nevile Sidney 1918-1989 :[Archive of original cartoons for the Evening Post and Sports Post, 1941 to 1988]

By: Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.); Lodge, Nevile Sidney, 1918-1989

Reference: B-137-525

Description: The scene is on a beach where a seal is lying surrounded by crowds of onlookers. A banner above the seal welcomes people to 'Wellington's Blossom Festival' and posters offer prizes in competitions and advertise other festival events. Extended Title - Welcome to Wellington's Blossom festival! Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, letratone and crayon on card, 280 x 380mm Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Pictorial Reference Service.

Date: 11 March 1981 - 11 Mar 1981

By: Turner, Cameron Archer, 1915-1999

Reference: OHColl-0264/1

Description: Recording for son et lumiere production on the early settlement of New Plymouth and the establishment of the Church of England in Taranaki in the form of St Mary's Church. Produced for the Bowl of Brooklands Festival 1981, and performed 11 March 1981. Venue - New Plymouth : 1981 Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-000458 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 event(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - Programme with cast details available.

Date: 3 July 1993 - 03 Jul 1993

From: Women in a Mining Town, Waihi 1883-1993, Oral History Project

By: Malone, Moira Dorothy, 1923-2009

Reference: OHInt-0067/097

Description: Moira Dorothy Malone born Matamata and came to Waihi to farm 1960. Describes church based programme called Interview 69 and Community Development Committee which was formed later. Talks about Festival of Flowers which has now become Waihi Summer Festivel. Recalls Rotary Award received 1973. Mentions New Zealand Herald's documentation of Community involvement. Reflects on activities during World War II - fundraising to send parcels to soldiers overseas. Talks about Dr Hetherington who had been in Waihi 43 years and had Hetherington House name after him. Other topics covered include: involvement in Catholic Women's League and National Council of Women; views on gold mining - feels it is an asset to the Town. Mentions Owen Morgan who was Mayor of Waihi for many years. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Waihi Other - limited biographical information available Interviewer(s) - Rose MacBeth Venue - Waihi Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-005867A; OHV-0269E Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 videocassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 45 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available AB-1274.

Date: 1959 - 1960

From: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978: [Collection of ephemera, posters and programmes. 1900-1976]

Reference: Eph-B-CABOT-Scrapbooks-89

Description: Includes clippings about Carnivals and shows 1959-1960 - Canterbury A & P Show, Napier Development Association Industrial Exhibition and Wool Festival, Hawkes Bay Rodeo, Great Taiwan Chinese Troupe, Eastbourne Mardi Gras 16-25 January 1960, Variety Festival at Trentham Memorial Park, Hastings Festival, Royal Show Palmerston North, Platt Circus Puppet Show at C Smith's, "Flying Revelles" at the Wellington Industries Fair, Pygmyland at Kirkcaldies, Eastbourne Mardi Gras, Ngaruawahia's 63rd annual regatta, Diavolos at the 1959 Easter Show. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Newsclippings stuck into pages of scrapbook