Rivers - New Zealand - Gisborne Region

Date: 1975

From: Crane, Wendy Vivienne, 1936-: Photographs of New Zealand, Tonga, Fiji, and India

Reference: PA12-1841

Description: Ruatoria, Waiapu, and mountains, rivers and country districts immediatly south of Ruatoria Quantity: 23 colour original transparency/ies.

Date: 1925 - 1947

By: Siroper, George, active 1925

Reference: MapColl-832.16aj/[ca.1925-47]/Acc.12,026

Description: Drawn on a published map of Mayor Island to Poverty Bay with an extended portion of another map glued to include the area from Mayor Island to the Mercury Islands. The annotations depict extended river and partially smooth water limits at various points around the coastline from the Mercury Islands to Poverty Bay. The limit for Gisborne fishing boats extends from Cape Runaway to Poverty Bay. A reference key is included which states that river and smooth water limits are coloured blue and one area is prominently named Te Kaha river limits. Extended and partially smooth water limits are coloured red and three areas are prominently named Tauranga; Whakatane, Ohiwa and Opotiki; Te Kaha extended river limits. The Tauranga extension for fine weather only, at the discretion of the Inspector of Fisheries, is coloured green. 'Opotiki extreme limits' covers the approximate area between White Island and Whale Island. An additional area has been shaded green for the extended river and partial limit from Whangamata and Tauranga to Mayor Island, with details written in biro added at a later date. Also marked in biro are three anchorages for launches, one at Waihau Bay. 'George Siroper 9/1/25' is handwritten adjacent to reference key, at centre top of map. Signature hard to decipher. '133/47' is handwritten centrally on the map. Nos. '6' and '2527' and 'Restricted limits - Bay of Plenty' are handwritten on the reverse Base map: Mayor Island to Poverty Bay / surveyed by Captain W. Pudsey Dawson. London: The Admiralty, 1906. Title supplied by cataloguer Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on card, coloured, scale not given, 84.3 x 95.8 cm.

Date: 1886

By: Crawford, William Fitzgerald, 1844-1915

Reference: PAColl-D-0810

Description: View of Turanganui River and the Gladstone Road bridge taken from lower slopes of Kaiti Hill. The bridge crosses the Turanganui River near the confluence of the Waimata and Taruheru rivers. Photograph taken by W F Crawford in 1886 Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom right - Turanganui Bridge 1886 W.F.C. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: 295 x 370 mm with mount 465 x 610 mm

Date: Between 1910 and 1913

From: Commons family :Assorted negatives, photographs and postcards relating to the Commons family

Reference: PA5-0080

Description: Shows source of the Waimata River, Gisborne New Zealand. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, 87 x 140 mm Provenance: Donated by Commons family 1976

Date: 1959, 1982

From: Young, David Christopher 1947-: Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-11966-08

Description: Includes report of tour by East Coast Catchment Board of rivers within its area (1982), statistics relating to the Waipoua River and an account of travel up the Motu River by Bill Peach in 1959. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1980-1984

From: Young, David Christopher 1947-: Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-11966-11

Description: Papers relating to the East Cape Catchment and Regional Water boards, with relation to Maori land. Also includes other papers, including a press release from Environment Access Inc (Dunedin) for August 1984 on the Luggate Dam, an off-print of a research paper 'Modern sedimentation at Falls Dam, Upper Manuherikia River, Central Otago' and a review by Kai Jensen of a photographic exhibition by Lloyd Godman in Dunedin (n d). Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [ca 1953-1960]

From: Edwards, Muriel, 1907-1981: Slides taken around New Zealand

By: A H & A W Reed (Firm); Kiwi Colour Slides; Cross, Derek, 1929-1984

Reference: PA12-10636

Description: Set of scenic slides titled 'Gisborne' published by A H & A W Reed, circa 1950s, and collected by Muriel Edwards. Photographed by Derek Cross. Images are of the following: Gisborne from Kaiti Hill and Hospital Hill, shops on Gladstone Road, Gisborne Harbour, Waikanae Beach, Maori meeting house, Makorori Beach, Gisborne Botanic Gardens, and the Waimata River. Slides accompanied by published leaflet 'Kiwi Commentary' describing each image. Quantity: 10 colour original transparency/ies. Physical Description: Colour transparencies

Date: Circa 1928

From: Moore, Robert Percy, 1881-1948 :Panoramic photographs of New Zealand

By: Cox, Alfred James, 1884-1971

Reference: Pan-1775-F

Description: Panoramic view looking up at a large two-storeyed wooden house with Arts and Crafts features. Deep entrance porch. Balcony upstairs on the right. Garage on the left. Wide river at the base of the lawn on the left. Trees in the lawn, circular lawn in front of house. Taken by Robert Percy Moore. Inscriptions: Marginal notes on negative - A J Cox. Box 71. Gisborne. 3 oils. River on left. Bright red yellow & pink cannas (?) on lawn. Dark red wax plants under cherry tree top of bank. Dark red roofs. Very dark green centre of house. Very dark green facings. [This information appears to relate to Pan-0566, image of H B Williams' Turihaua Estate, on which there is a portion of a publicity slip attached by R P Moore on one end of the negative] Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Panoramic negative 24.7 x 108.7 cm

Date: 1914

From: Wills, Mary Ann, 1859?-1942: [Collection of watercolours, oil paintings, and albums by Mary Wills, primarily of landscapes. 1885-1936]

Reference: A-462-033

Description: View of the Waipaoa River, south of Gisborne, with mountains in the distance. The light suggests it was painted around sunrise or sunset Inscriptions: Recto - bottom centre - Waipaoa River Nov.1914 [in brushpoint] Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on sheet glued to sketchbook cover, 139 x 233 mm

Date: ca 1920s - 1940s

Reference: 1/4-015797-F

Description: Aerial view of Gisborne showing the confluence of the Waimata and Taruheru rivers. Photographer unidentified. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative

Date: Dec 1902

By: Crawford, William Fitzgerald, 1844-1915

Reference: PA7-57-25

Description: View looking over Gisborne from Kaiti Hill. The Gladstone Road bridge which crosses the Turanganui River can be seen in the middle distance near the confluence of the Waimata and Taruheru rivers. The wharves and buildings along Reads Quay are in the foreground and commercial centre further back. Photograph taken by W F Crawford in December 1902 Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - W.F.C. 3814 Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: 28 x 37 cm on mount 38.5 x 48 cm

Date: 1984. 1993

From: Kendrick, John Lisle, 1922-2013: Interviews, recordings, photographs primarily relating to natural sound recording

Reference: PA12-6645

Description: Kauri tree in Waipoua Forest (1984). View down Tapuaeroa River from Pakihiroa (October 1993). Views from Lady Alice island (October 1993). Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 4 colour original transparency/ies. Physical Description: Dye coupler transparencies in cardboard mounts.

Date: 1963

From: Westra, Ans, 1936-2023: Photographs

Reference: AWM-0587-F

Description: Images of sheep mustering before shearing and gathering firewood near Ruatoria, taken in 1963 by Ans Westra. Unless otherwise stated all persons are unidentified. Images show sheep being driven through a creek before shearing and children of the Te Runa family outside. One is wearing 'Mum's shoes. Other children gather firewood near the creek. Some of the images in the set AWM-0582 to AWM-0602 were published in 'Washday at the Pa'. Source of descriptive information - Notes written by Westra and filed with proof sheets. Quantity: 4 b&w original negative(s) 120 strips containing 12 images. Physical Description: Cellulose acetate roll film

Date: 1963

From: Westra, Ans, 1936-2023: Photographs

Reference: AWM-0588-F

Description: Images of some of the children of the Te Runa family gathering firewood and playing in a creek, near Ruatoria. Taken in 1963 by Ans Westra. Unless otherwise stated all persons are unidentified. Some of the images in the set AWM-0582 to AWM-0602 were published in 'Washday at the Pa'. Source of descriptive information - Notes written by Westra and filed with proof sheets. Quantity: 4 b&w original negative(s) 120 strips containing 12 images. Physical Description: Cellulose acetate roll film

Date: 27 Dec 1897-4 Jan 1898

By: Crawford, William Fitzgerald, 1844-1915

Reference: PA1-o-1812

Description: Photograph album of images taken by William Fitzgerald Crawford illustrating a trip to Waikaremoana and Nuhaka, Hawkes Bay, and Gisborne District taken between December 27 1897 and 4 Jan 1898 by Crawford, Captain Thomas Crisp, E Crisp, the Rev Edward Jennings, and driver J R Redstone. The album is likely to have been compiled by Crawford as he has made similar, but the annotations were possibly written by one of the Chrisps. The images include many scenic images of rivers, mountain ranges, waterfalls as well as images of camps, huts, ferries,horses, waka, dinghies, carts, hotels, bridges and people, including Maori groups, the men on the trip, a Chief Surveyor's party and other people they met. Ngati Ruapani and Ngati Kahungunu are the two principle iwi associated with the places identified in the album. There may also be other relevant iwi and hapu. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Source of descriptive information - Comments regarding the compilation of the album and the annotations - from Dudley Meadows at Tairawhiti Museum. Relationship complexity - Tairawhiti Museum holds over 5000 W F Crawford negatives Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Hard-covered album 24 x 19 cm, with word 'Photographs' embossed in gold on the front.

Date: [ca 1910]

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

Reference: 1/2-001850-G

Description: Panoramic view taken from an elevated vantage point looking towards Kati Hill and the sea. The harbour and township of Gisborne are on the far right. Photograph taken by William Archer Price, circa 1910. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - Gisborne. No 3470 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.75 x 6.5 inches

Date: 1920s

From: Godber, Albert Percy, 1875-1949 :Collection of albums, prints and negatives

Reference: APG-1021-1/2-G

Description: View over Gisborne showing the Turanganui River and harbour with ships and small boats berthed, industrial buildings, and office buildings. Photographed by Albert Percy Godber circa 1920s. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.75 x 6.5 inches

Date: 1923

From: Hervey-Bathurst, Peter: Photographs

Reference: PAColl-5532-02

Description: Bridge over the Mata River, on Makarika Station, 1923. Photographer unidentified. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print

Date: [ca 1910]

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

Reference: 1/2-001110-G

Description: View looking north-west over Gisborne from Kaiti Hill Lookout. The Gladstone Road bridge which crosses the Turanganui River is just visible on the far right. The wharves and buildings along Reads Quay (including a hotel) are in the immediate foreground. The commercial area is centre right. Photograph taken by William Archer Price, circa 1910 Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - Gisborne. 220. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.75 x 6.5 inches

Date: [Between 1900 and 1930]

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

Reference: 1/2-001228-G

Description: View looking north showing the bridge over the Uawa River and Tolaga Bay township beyond. Photograph taken ca 1900-1930 by William Archer Price. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - Tolago Bridge. No 252C Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.5 x 6.5 inches