Military training camps - New Zealand - Wellington Region

Date: ca 1940

Reference: PAColl-4367

Description: Photograph of the Hutt Valley from Trentham with the military camp in the foreground ca 1940. Photograph taken by S C Smith. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 1911-1912, 5 December 1917-14 Jan 1919, [ca 1986]

By: Spencer, Henry Gordon, 1896-1962

Reference: MS-Papers-9081

Description: Letters from Spencer, mainly to his mother, commence on 5 December 1917 from Featherston Military Camp and describe his departure for Europe, his training in England and France and action in the trenches in the last months of the War. Also includes introductory notes by Spencer's daughter, Valerie Rhodes, photographs of Spencer, newspaper cutting re anniversary of Webb Street Primitive Methodist Sunday School, 1911 and two testamonials written for Spencer in 1912 by the headmaster of Mt Cook Boys' School and by William S Potter, Primitive Methodist Minister (Wellington) Spencer saw action in France with Canterbury Infantry Regiment from May to Oct 1918 when he was wounded. Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts, printed matter and photographs

Date: 1917-1919

From: Kay, Reginald Vincent, 1894-1978 :Photographs

Reference: PA1-q-1060

Description: Photographs relating to Mr R V Kay. Includes photographs of 33rd Reinforcements training in Wairarapa, 1917 and at sea troopship life 1918 (Jan-Feb) on 'S.S. Athenic' via the Panama Canal. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: 275 x 230 mm

Date: 1915

Reference: PAColl-7392

Description: Five soldiers, a boy and a man outside tents at Trentham with two women in the background next to a first aid flag; and three soldiers next to a tent with a bed in it. Photographer unidentified. Arrangement: Negatives at 1/2-003965-G and 003966-G Quantity: 2 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass half plate negatives

Date: 1889

Reference: Eph-A-ARMY-1889-01

Description: Notice or flier listing four bylaws about the use of the drill-hall by volunteers on a schedule system, their obligation to leave the prmises clean and proper, the power of the Trustees to stop games being held in the shed, and a fine of a maximum of twenty shillings for breaches of bylaws. Two copies held. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Letterpress, 255 x 93 mm.

Date: [ca 1925]

From: RSA Review :Photographs of a visit by New Zealand RSA members to Sydney, Australia, for ANZAC Day; and photographs of a soldiers camp at Paraparaumu, Kapiti Coast

Reference: PAColl-1614-01

Description: Soldiers camp at Paraparaumu, Kapiti Coast, circa 1925. Photographer(s) unidentified. Inscriptions: Recto - Soldiers camp Paraparaumu August Review Quantity: 7 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Photomontage of seven photographs mounted on board

Date: 1914-1917

From: Kay, Reginald Vincent, 1894-1978 :Photographs

Reference: PA1-o-1553

Description: Photographs relating to R V Kay and his training in the 33rd Reinforcements at Trentham and Featherston military training camps during World War I. Inscriptions: Backing board verso - top centre - W.W.I. 33rd Reinforcements, 1917, Camps Trentham, Featherston, etc. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: 140 x 165 mm

Date: 1940-1944, [ca.1960s]

From: Murphy, Rodney Morris, 1921-2012 : Photographs

By: Leicagraph Studio (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: PAColl-10270

Description: Comprises photographs relating to World War II soldier John Reichel, mainly showing Reichel during his army service. One image was taken by Leicagraph Studio (Wellington, N.Z.) and the others by unknown photographers, between 1940 and 1944, and during the 1960s. Some of the images show Reichel at Trentham Camp where he was an instructor, by himself and with others. He wears his army uniform in most prints. One image shows him relaxing with a friend, another strolling near shops smoking his pipe (this photograph is taken by Leicagraph Studio). Another photograph shows an 'Army' exhibit, possibly at the New Zealand Centennial Exhibition (1939-1940 ; Wellington, N.Z.). One image is taken from the stern of a boat during the 1944 landing on Nissan Island as part of the Solomon Islands Campaign. Also photograph showing the plaque on the grave of Edwin Reichel (died 1962 aged 86 years). Also two images which appear to show thermal hot pools in a bush setting with steam rising. Also an image of St Matthew's Anglican Church in Masterton ca.1960s. Other - For typescript memoir by John Reichel relating to his experiences in the Solomon Islands during World War II, see Reference MS-Papers-11817-2 Other - The connection between John Reichel and Rodney Murphy is unknown Quantity: 14 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints Transfers: From Ephemera Collection - Ephemera collected by Rodney Murphy. See also Published and Manuscripts..

Date: [ca 1915]

From: Bilbrough, David Murray, 1952?-1997: Photographs

By: Mence, Luther Washington, 1864?-1942

Reference: PA6-715

Description: Featherston Military Camp, circa 1915, taken by Luther Washington Mence. Panoramic view of the soldiers barracks. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) (Panorama).

Date: 11 November 1941

From: NZ Aerial Mapping Ltd: Mosaic aerial negatives, prints, transparencies, and index

Reference: NZAM-C/109-F

Description: Aerial mosaic made by NZ Aerial Mapping Ltd showing site of Featherston Military Camp Inscriptions: Marginal notes on negative - WN 84 B21 Quantity: 1 b&w copy negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative, approx 59.4 x 84.1 cm (A1 size)

Date: [1940s-1990s]

From: NZ Aerial Mapping Ltd: Mosaic aerial negatives, prints, transparencies, and index

Reference: NZAM-C/110-F

Description: Aerial mosaic made by NZ Aerial Mapping Ltd showing site of Featherston Military Camp Quantity: 1 b&w copy negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative, approx 59.4 x 84.1 cm (A1 size)

Date: 11 November 1941

From: NZ Aerial Mapping Ltd: Mosaic aerial negatives, prints, transparencies, and index

Reference: NZAM-C/111-F

Description: Aerial mosaic made by NZ Aerial Mapping Ltd in 1941 showing Trentham Military Camp Inscriptions: Marginal notes on negative - WN 83 B22 Quantity: 1 b&w copy negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative, approx 59.4 x 84.1 cm (A1 size)

Date: [1940s-1990s]

From: NZ Aerial Mapping Ltd: Mosaic aerial negatives, prints, transparencies, and index

Reference: NZAM-C/112-F

Description: Aerial mosaic made by NZ Aerial Mapping Ltd showing Trentham Military Camp Quantity: 1 b&w copy negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative, approx 59.4 x 84.1 cm (A1 size)

Date: [ca 1917-2010]

From: Scoullar, Leo Bryan, 1917-2010: Photographs

By: Savoy Studios (Auckland, N.Z.); Van Hasselt (Firm); Leicagraph Studio (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: PAColl-10027

Description: Photographs relating to the life of Bryan Scoullar, taken ca 1917-2010, particularly his service in the army during World War II. Bryan Scoullar collected all the images and took some of them. Images are arranged in a loose chronological order, and contain: Family photographs, circa 1917-1941, showing his mother Genevieve (nee Pope), his father Arthur, and his brother Patrick. Snapshots of the family are taken at the family residence in Wellington and during outings and holidays in New Zealand. Includes images of Patrick during the war, at home on leave, and overseas. Two school photographs taken at Marist Brothers' School, Wellington, probably of Patrick or Bryan. Photographs related to Bryan Scoullar's military service in North Africa during World War II. These are taken and collected in Egypt, Syria, and the Western Desert, ca 1941-1942. There are also some images taken during his training at Trentham army camp ca 1940, and documenting journey on board ship 'Nieue Amsterdam'. Contains images of patients, staff and activities at No. 3 General Hospital, Egypt, where he worked as an orderly. Includes tourist photographs taken and collected during travels in Egypt, and a trip with 5th field ambulance unit to Jerusalem and Syria. Also a group of Images taken at the Bulldog Club, Helmieh. Named figures include 'Dan' from South Africa, and Bob Bates ['Lulu la Blaze'?], and a Spanish Capuchin friar [Padre?] Sabino. Photographs of friends and family ca 1945-2010, including items related to his involvement with the Lamb of God covenant community in Wellington. Also images of Bryan's parents in older age, two mounted portraits of Bryan's god-daughter Anne Renai, and a few photographs documenting Bryan's trips overseas with an Australian Catholic group. Events include: celebrations to mark Bryan's 81st and 93rd birthday, a Christmas party in 1988, St Patrick's College Centenary 1985, a dinner at Bunratty Castle, [a restaurant in Australia?], and Anzac Day commemorations at Huntleigh Rest Home, Karori, ca 1990s. Places include: St Mary's Convent, Wellington, and St Thomas More Catholic Church, Wilton and [The Rigi?] St Vincent de Paul's. Named figures include: Vonnie Nunns, Bernadine Reid, Stephanie Revell, Mike Revell, Laurie McClellan, Philippa Dowling, Chris Reid, Molly Waugh, Trish Kane, Andre Gellen and Karen Gellen. Accompanying information - ltems of ephemera relating to Mr Scoullar including an order of service for his funeral. Arrangement: Images have been arranged by the archivist in loose chronological order Quantity: 189 b&w original photographic print(s) including one mounted on metal. 37 colour original photographic print(s). 1 item(s) of photographic ephemera (Postcard featuring printed photograph). Physical Description: Photographic prints and items of ephemera

Date: 1929-1948

By: Kendall, Leslie Frank, active 1920-1950

Reference: PA1-o-717

Description: Album compiled by Lesley Frank Kendall. The first section relates to tramping and the Mount Egmont Alpine Club. This includes - A large group of people on a mountain tramp ca 1929. Climbers on Mount Egmont. Building the first Syme Hut on Fantham's Peak, Mount Egmont, 1930. Military training camp at Long Bay. Emerson Street, Napier, in ruins, 1931. Two men on a motorcycle holiday. Group of photographs of the Wairarapa and Tararua Ranges. This includes - Men hunting in the Palliser Bay area. Views of the Rimutaka Range and road. Climbers on Mount Hector, Tararua Range, and at Kime and Field's huts. View of the Balclutha road bridge (built between 1933 and 1935). Kendall family members and a motor holiday in Central Otago ca 1936. This group also includes Queentown, the Buller Gorge, the DH 86 aircraft `Karoro,' and Canterbury. Views of Napier rebuilt. Sports matches include - New Zealand versus India, hockey, 1938. Otago versus Canterbury, rugby (probably Ranfurly Shield) 1938. Photograph group relating to a holiday in Auckland. Photograph group relating to a holiday at The Portage, Kenepuru Sound, Marlborough. Family gathering. Lesley Kendall in military uniform and Norma Clout on their wedding day, ca 1940. Group of photographs of unidentified children, people and places. Pig hunting trip, locality unidentified. Group of photographs of Lesley and Norma Kendall's first baby. Holiday on the South Island's West Coast. Wanganella on Barrett Reef, Wellington Harbour, 1948. Views of Ohinemutu and Whakarewarewa. Group of photographs relating to the Royal New Zealand Air Force training school at Levin, Second World War. Family photographs, views of Wellington, the Putangirua Pinnacles Palliser Bay, and Picton. Groups of people on holiday at Paraparaumu, 1930s. Groups of people on a day out at Ohariu Valley, Wellington, 1930s. Wellington College Mod. VB class, 1929. Lesley Kendall with athletic trophies for the 1929-1930 season. Family photographs, 1920s-1940s. House on Maungakiekie Avenue, One Tree Hill, Auckland. Group photograph of a dance party, Mount Eden, Auckland, 1930s. Two photographs of New Zealand Air Force groups, Second World war. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Photograph album

Date: 1917-1926

From: Kay, Reginald Vincent, 1894-1978 :Photographs

Reference: PA1-q-1061

Description: Photographs relating to Mr R V Kay. Includes photographs of 33rd Reinforcements troop ship S.S. Athenic, via Panama to Glasglow 1917/1918, Larkhill Camp, Stonehenge, Salisbury Plains, Thatch-roofed cottages, Salisbury Cathedral, troops training in Dorset, Rev Walter Kay (Uncle), Christchurch (South England), Caernarvon with cousin Eva Bodvell-Roberts, Walton-on-Thames, Squash courts at Eton in 1919, home voyage to New Zealan on 'Raranga' and views of Beacon and Mountain (Main) Roads, Stratford, wedding of Reg and Sybil and photographs of their first child Ursula as an infant. Loose b&w negatives were removed from this album. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: 285 x 235 mm

Date: 1941-1946, 1996-1997

By: Boocock, Keith, 1922-

Reference: MS-Group-1427

Description: An account written in 1996-1997 by Boocock of his military career including his experiences serving with the 2nd Ammunution Company, NZASC during the Italian Campaign. It includes extracts from diaries and letters written during the War and is illustrated with sketches, photographs, maps and copies of military ephemera. He describes undertaking military training in New Zealand, June 1941-June 1943, sailing for Egypt aboard the Nieuw Amsterdam, spending time at Maadi Camp then proceeding to Italy in October 1943 where he remained until the end of 1945. Boocock provides a detailed account of the Allied advance north through Italy together with descriptions of the Italian towns and countryside he passed through. Quantity: 3 volume(s). 0.06 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts, photographs and printed matter (photocopies) Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Mr Keith Boocock, Tawa, 2005

Date: 1899

By: Cathie, Jean Margaret, 1909-1999

Reference: 1/2-029392-F

Description: Photograph of a military camp at Karori, Wellington, 1899. Photographer unidentified. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 1 b&w copy negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative

Date: ca 1915

From: Radcliffe, Frederick George, 1863-1923 : New Zealand post card negatives

Reference: 1/2-005958-G

Description: Changing guard at the Featherston Military Camp, Wairarapa, photographed circa 1915. Shows soldiers by the guard room, and a garden in the foreground. Photograph taken by Frederick George Radcliffe. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - Changing Guard Featherston MC; Photographer's title on negative - bottom centre - Tourist series 154 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative Finding Aids: Dated using information in the Radcliffe Register held in Turnbull Library Pictures.

Date: [between 1899-1902]

From: Ross, Malcolm 1862-1930 :Photographs by Malcolm Ross of New Zealanders in the Great War, Maori, mountaineering, New Zealand scenery, etc

Reference: 1/1-006671-G

Description: Military training camp in Newtown Park, Wellington, for soldiers about to depart for the war in South Africa. Photograph taken between 1899-1902 by Malcolm Ross. Source of descriptive information - Notes on file print. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative