St. John Ambulance Brigade (N.Z.)

Date: 1954

Reference: PAColl-6954

Description: Views of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip's tour of New Zealand in January 1954, mostly in the Wellington Region. Many show spectators waiting, the Queen driving past, and the address at Athletic Park. Photographer unidentified. Arrangement: Negatives housed at 1/4-059462 to 059479 and 059510 to 059553 Quantity: 61 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film ¼ plate negatives

Date: 1945 - 1950

By: McNamara, John Joseph, 1918-2001; Southern Cross (Newspaper : 1946-1951)

Reference: A-369-124/134

Description: Political cartoons from the end of the ministry of Peter Fraser, and the lead up to the 1949 election in which he was defeated by Sidney Holland. These cartoons mainly address Holland's link to the British conservatives (which McNamara had a very negative view of), and general electioneering. Other cartoons relate to the "baby boom" that occurred after the war, the political situation in Britain, and an electricity crisis. Some illustrations of animals are also included. Quantity: 11 newsclippings. Physical Description: Newspaper clippings glued to wallpaper, sizes vary

Date: 14 March 1927

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

Reference: Pan-2225-F

Description: Panoramic view of the reception to the Duke of York in Christchurch by 12,000 children, showing school children posed in rows in front of a crowded grandstand on the left of the image. A large group of girls wearing uniforms including headscarves in the centre with boys beyond. Two smaller grandstands across the field in the centre. Spectators in the immediate foreground, and all around the field, many holding flags. Sign on the right-hand grandstand reads "St John Ambulance Brigade". Taken on 14 March 1927 by R P Moore, of Wellington. Refer also Pan-2117 Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - Reception to H.R.H. Duke of York by 12,000 children, Christchurch, New Zealand. 14.3.1827. No. 1; Marginal notes on negative - 1 1 1 [in list formation] Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Panoramic negative 24.7 x 125.3 cm

Date: 27 May 1987

From: New Zealand Medical Women's Association: Records

By: Gurr, Eily Elaine, 1896-1996

Reference: OHInt-0019/01

Description: Dr Eily Gurr recalls family background, childhood in Wellington, horse riding, its later benefits while at Matakoa Hospital. Describes education, medical school (St Margaret's College), Professor Gowland, Sir Lindo Ferguson, appointment as house surgeon at Timaru Hospital, travel to United Kingdom for post graduate work with Dr Sylvia Chapman, work and qualifications from Dublin, work with Lady Barrett and Miss Darnley (gynaecologists) in London, return to New Zealand and setting up of ante-natal clinics. Talks about work as Superintendant of Matakoa Hospital, Te Araroa in 1929, transport problems, as general practitioner in Symonds Street - Auckland. Describes in detail her work at Te Araroa and relations with patients, establishment of Dannevirke Hospital. Discusses women in general practice, her further post graduate work in Denmark and Sweden (endocrinology), her interest in animal hospitals and veterinary work, St Johns Ambulance, Salvation Army hostels, and endowment of Chairs of General Practice at Auckland and Otago, decline of tuberculosis, changes in medicine, and in medical practice. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Auckland Interviewer(s) - Neville Glasgow Venue - Mrs Gurr's home in Auckland Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-001524 - OHC-001525 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1.05 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB 232.

Date: 1953-1959

From: Hutt County Council : Records

Reference: MS-Papers-1293-266/2

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 24 July 1993 - 24 Jul 1993

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

By: Heron, Susan Patricia, 1959-

Reference: OHInt-0067/053

Description: Susan Patricia Heron (nee Mercer) born Waihi where she has lived all her life. Recalls: as a teenager, belonging to St John's Ambulance, doing voluntary work at the hospital; schoolgirl pregnancy with reference to Anglican's Girls Home at Otahuhu; marriage to father of child; running own aerobic classes, and is presently setting up aquaerobic classes. Talks about Outward Bound course and the effect it had on her life. Describes involvement in netball. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Waihi Interviewer(s) - Rose MacBeth Venue - Waihi Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-005858B; OHV-0272A Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 videocassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 45 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available 1666.

Date: 3 July 1993 - 03 Jul 1993

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

By: Schaare, Ailsa Jean, 1925-2008

Reference: OHInt-0067/094

Description: Ailsa Jean Schaare (nee Carseldine) born Stratford, Taranaki and moved to Waikato with family at the age of 10 years. Recalls growing up in a farming community and helping parents to milk 130 cows. Other topics covered include: conditions at the time; school system; marriage at end of war; life on farm known as River Farm at Manawaru; move to farm at Waihi (1957); involvement with St John Ambulance Service and training received. Describes special award received. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Waihi Other - limited biographical information available Interviewer(s) - Rose MacBeth Venue - Waihi Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-005835B; OHV-0269D Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 videocassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 45 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available AB-1704.

Date: 1900

By: Ward, Charles A, active 1900

Reference: MS-Papers-1385

Description: Ward describes his return journey England to South Africa, the conditions on marches and during military encounters Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 1 folder(s) (83 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph (photocopy)

Date: 1927-1951

From: Hutt County Council : Records

Reference: MS-Papers-1293-266/1

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).

By: Wilson, H E (Gunner), active 1918

Reference: Curios-024-b-014

Description: Three badges. A small brass hinge in the box with the St John Ambulance badge Quantity: 3 curio(s). Physical Description: Metal and enamel, bronze, metal and enamel, sizes vary

Date: 1958

From: Lodge, Nevile Sidney, 1918-1989 :[Cartoons from the Free Lance Collection 1954 to 1960]

Reference: C-076-189

Description: Four scenes depicting training for winter sports and football injuries - Soccer, rugby football and swimming Publication - Published on 11 Apr 1958, page 42 Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper, 184 x 660 mm

Date: 24 March 1943

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

Reference: 1/4-000240-F

Description: Four unidentified Maori nurses from the St John's voluntary ambulance organisation at Awahou for the opening of Tawakeheimoa, the Centennial Memorial meeting house at Te Awahou Marae, Lake Rotorua, taken by John Dobree Pascoe on 24 March 1943. Note on back of print in War Effort collection reads: "Place - Rotorua L Te Awahou" Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative

Date: 2012

From: Smith, Hayden James, 1976-:[Digital cartoons published in the Otago Daily Times]

By: Otago daily times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0024328

Description: Shows a bicycle with medical supplies in its basket under a sign that says, 'Use for politicians' and a St. John's ambulance beside it with a sign saying, 'Use for everyone else.' An ambulance driver describes the new 'patient prioritisation system' and another man says, 'That should get their attention.' Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: [1914-1918]

From: The Press (Newspaper) :Negatives

Reference: 1/1-017668-G

Description: Photograph taken by an unidentified photographer employed or contracted by 'The Press' newspaper of Christchurch. Source of descriptive information - Negative registers. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative, 6.5 x 8.5 inches Processing information: The collection description was updated in November 2020 with information regarding commercial use of the photographs.

Date: 25 May 1989

By: Gilberd, Edward Browse, 1904-1991

Reference: OHColl-0119/1

Description: Edward Gilberd describes family background, childhood in Wanganui, work in family grocery business, M Gilberd & Co, employment at Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Company selling life insurance, service in Crete and Greece during World War II, involvement with St John's Ambulance. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Wellington Interviewer(s) - Hugo Manson Venue - Edward Gilberd's home at 56 Manuka Street, Stokes Valley Accompanying material - The following is attached to the printed abstract: Three page typewritten curriculum vitae of Edward Gilberd; copy of article entitled 'Founder honoured' from 'Evening post', 18 February 1988, no page no; copy of handwritten family tree of Edward Gilberd Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB 743. Search dates: 1989

Date: 1869-1918

From: Powles family papers

Reference: PA1-o-809

Description: Album is dated 1869, but some of the photographs may be earlier. Relates to the Powles family in England, especially Ipswich, Suffolk and places near to it. Also has views of Tasmania and New Zealand. There are some interesting house interiors, buildings, and a short series on bush life while clearing the land. Popular taste in painting (art) is recorded in a number of photos. There are some photos of ships, especially warships. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s).