Bibby, Edward Stuart, 1896-1991

Date: 19 May 1988

From: World War I Oral History Archive

By: Bibby, Edward Stuart, 1896-1991

Reference: OHInt-0006/09

Description: Describes childhood, feminist mother, schooling at home, jingoism, temperance movement, involvement as a child in Band of Hope, his problems with dyslexia. Recalls outbreak of war, patriotic concert, Waipawa public send-off, enlistment at Trentham Camp, transport to United Kingdom on 'Corinthic', padre's batman, ports of call, Sling Camp, training. Recalls Etaples, gas training, military funerals. Got pneumonia and put on hospital ship, yacht 'Prince Albert'. Describes convalescent hospital at Hornchurch and Walton-on-Thames, visit to Windsor Castle. Discusses venereal disease, stigma, treatment, prevention. Recalls Second Battle of Somme when he was in the rifle section, later a company runner, references to Albert (place), Mailly Maillet, Hamel, Rossignol Farm, Hebuterne, Le Quesnoy. Recalls United States entry into war and its effect, Pioneer Battalion. Views on Gallipoli veterans, Tommies and Australian soldiers. Discusses attitudes to sex, mother and Women's Christian Temperance Union. Recalls return to Sling Camp, lectures, the riot, return to New Zealand on 'Tahiti', Onga Onga War Memorial, RSA, prohibition, the Depression (1930s), effect of war service in later life. Venue - Waipawa Interviewer(s) - Jane Tolerton Interviewer(s) - Nick Boyack Venue - At Mr Bibby's home at RD1 Onga Onga, Waipawa Quantity: 4 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 4 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB 451. Black and white photographs:-. Edward Bibby, undated. Edward Bibby [in army uniform], undated

Date: 1914-1918

By: Boyack, Nicholas John, 1961-

Reference: PAColl-1227

Description: Quantity: 39 photocopy/ies in two envelopes.

Date: 1859-1860

By: Bibby, Edward Stuart, 1896-1991; Ecliptic (Ship)

Reference: Micro-MS-0542

Description: The original is a slim volume written by Bertram (who came from the border country between England and Scotland) while on a voyage to New Zealand on the 'Ecliptic'. It begins with a collection of poetry mostly written by him before and during the voyage. The day-to-day account of the voyage includes a melodrama related by the Captain, together with a description of bird and sea life, including the sighting of a 100 foot whale. Heavy weather was encountered from the Cape of Good Hope onwards. Includes a description of Tasmania and Aurora Australis. The end of the journal contains a list of persons with whom Bertram corresponded. The barque Ecliptic left St Katherine's Docks, London, on 19 April1860, under the command of Ferdinand Le Boeuf, with seven passengers and a large general cargo. After a rough voyage of 118 days via Cape of Good Hope, the vessel arrived in Wellington on 18 August 1860. Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s) positive.

Date: 14 November 1916

From: Bibby, Edward Stuart, 1896-1991: Collection

Reference: PAColl-2838-1-05

Description: Train at Waipawa railway station, Hawke's Bay, carrying men (including Edward Stuart Bibby, and A Glenny) departing for service in World War I. Photograph taken 14 November 1916 by an unidentified photographer. Source of descriptive information - Photographer's inscription and other images at PAColl-2838-1. Location from Milburn's Timber Yard sign. Other Titles - Au revoir to E Bibby + A Glenny 14/11/16 Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom right - Au Revoir to E Bibby and A Glenny 14/11/16 Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print, 8.6 x 13.6 cm (Postcard)

Date: [ca 1914]

From: Bibby, Edward Stuart, 1896-1991: Collection

Reference: PAColl-5636-1-01

Description: Photograph taken by an unidentified photographer circa 1914, showing James Woodhouse Bibby, his wife Mary, and their seven children taking tea in the garden of 11 Rose Street, Waipawa. Three of the children are identified verso as Edward, Nan, and Ronald. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Gelatin silver print, 13.6 x 8.5 cm

Date: January 1917

From: Bibby, Edward Stuart, 1896-1991: Collection

Reference: PAColl-2838-1-04

Description: New Zealand World War I soldiers of the 23rd Reinforcements, F Company, 23 Platoon, at Canvas Camp, Featherston Military Camp, Wairarapa, Wellington region, January 1917. Shows Chas Redmen (or Redman?), Harry (Carlston?), (Earnie/) Gig Marshall, and Edward Stuart Bibby in front. Photographer unidentified. Source of descriptive information - Inscription on backing card. Further information from other items in PAColl-2838-1. Inscriptions: Marginal notes on negative - left of image - The Royal [Relles?]; Backing board recto - 23 Platoon at Canvas Camp Featherson January 1917 P tent Chas Redmen [or Redman?] Harry [Carlston?] [Earnie?] Gig Marshall E S B in front Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print, 4.2 x 4.5 (measurements approximate, unevenly trimmed)

Date: [1910s]

From: Bibby, Edward Stuart, 1896-1991: Collection

By: Shackelford, Thomas George Sidney, -1946

Reference: PAColl-2838-2-08

Description: James, Edward, and John Selwyn (Mick) Bibby, circa 1910s, photographed by Thomas George Sydney Shackelford of Waipawa. James Bruce originally incorrectly identified as his younger brother, Hugh. Corrected after contact by a family member, June 2021. Source of descriptive information - Notes written on back of print. Date estimated by cataloguer. Inscriptions: embossed on mount: Geo Shackelford, Waiapawa Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print, 6.9 x 13.6 cm, on cardboard mount 12.2 x 21.5 cm

Date: June 1900

From: Bibby, Edward Stuart, 1896-1991: Collection

By: Harris, Charles Henry, -1907

Reference: PAColl-5636-1-02

Description: Portrait photograph taken by Charles Henry Harris in June 1900, showing Edward and James Bibby as children. Both children are in formal clothing and seated on an embellished bench. The photograph is mounted on card with silver embossed script that reads "C. H. Harris | Waipukurau", and is inscribed verso with the childrens' full names and ages at the time of the photograph; Edward was 4 1/4 years old, and James was 2 1/2 years old. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print, 14.4 x 10 cm on cardboard mount

Date: [1917?]

From: Bibby, Edward Stuart, 1896-1991: Collection

Reference: PAColl-2838-1-02

Description: World War I troopship leaving Wellington with the 23rd Reinforcements, circa 1917. Includes a crowd on the wharf, waving. Photographer unidentified. Source of descriptive information - Inscription. Date estimated by cataloguer. Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - [in biro] E S Bibby - one month to Cape Town; Recto - beneath image - New Zealanders leaving to fight for their country, the troopship containing the second half of the twenty-third reinforcements leaving the wharf at Wellington on Tuesday, April 8 Edward Stuart Bibby was on board. Quantity: 1 item(s) of photographic ephemera. Physical Description: Mechanical print on paper, 15.2 x 28.3 cm

Date: June 1900

From: Bibby, Edward Stuart, 1896-1991: Collection

By: Harris, Charles Henry, -1907

Reference: PAColl-5636-1-07

Description: Photograph taken by Charles Henry Harris in June 1900, showing a formal studio portrait of the Bibby family children. From left, the children are James, Anne, John, and Edward. The photograph has been mounted on card with embossed script that reads "C. H. Harris | Waipukurau". Title supplied by Library. Inscriptions: Verso - centre - Anne Houeson Bibby - 6 1/4 years | Edward Stuart Bibby 1 1/4 years | James Bruce Bibby 2 1/2 years | John Selwyn Bibby 6 1/2 months | June 1900 Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Gelatin silver print, 9.9 x 14.3 cm, on mount.

Date: April 1905

From: Bibby, Edward Stuart, 1896-1991: Collection

Reference: PAColl-5636-1-03

Description: Photograph taken by Bell and Tuesley in April 1905, showing a formal group portrait of the Bibby children taken in the garden of 11 Rose Street Waipawa. They are identified verso, including their ages at the time of the photo, as Ann (aged 11), Edward (aged nine), Bruce (aged seven), Selwyn (aged five), and Hugh (aged two). The photograph is mounted on card featuring a green floral design and a Bell and Tuesley photographers' stamp. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print, 12.8 x 8.8 cm, mounted on cardboard.

Date: 14 November 1916

From: Bibby, Edward Stuart, 1896-1991: Collection

Reference: PAColl-2838-1-06

Description: Soldiers, and others, at Waipawa railway station, Hawke's Bay, awaiting a train to transport men (including Edward Stuart Bibby, and A Glenny) for service in World War I. Photograph taken 14 November 1916 by an unidentified photographer. Source of descriptive information - Photographer's inscription and other images at PAColl-2838-1. Location from Milburn's Timber Yard sign at PAColl-2838-1-05. Other Titles - Au revoir to E Bibby + A Glenny 14/11/16 Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom right - Au Revoir to E Bibby and A Glenny 14/11/16 Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print, 8.6 x 13.6 cm (Postcard)

Date: 1932 - 1948

From: Buxton, Trevor Sidney, 1901-1948 :[Landscape design plans for fine gardens in the (mostly lower) North Island; includes two design plans for garden entrances by Trevor's brother, Raymond. ca 1932-1948]

By: Bibby, Edward Stuart, 1896-1991

Reference: Plans-2012-011-012

Description: Garden design plan showing the grounds of Edward Stuart Bibby's home in Onga Onga, including a long, tree-lined driveway with two entranceways; a garage, turning yard and drying green; as well as vegetable and rose gardens and an existing plantation, with a sunken fence running along one edge of the boundary. Includes plan and section views of the cattlestop to be placed at each entranceway Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - Trevor S Buxton NDHNZ / Landscape Architect [partly destroyed] Other material in relation to the Bibby family can be found in the Turnbull collections at 90-370, which includes family correspondence, station diaries, newspaper cuttings, reminiscences, farm financial records, shearing tallies, papers of the Bibby Store, church records, letters from family members serving in World War I, records of the Waipawa Methodist church and Waipawa School, Onga Onga history, weather records, and letters from members of the Bibby family in England Quantity: 1 plan(s). Physical Description: Ink on transparent paper, 490 x 640 mm

Date: 1821-1990

By: Bibby, Edward Stuart, 1896-1991

Reference: ATL-Group-00541

Description: Comprises collection of Edward Stuart Bibby, including family papers and photographs as well as material collected over a life of community service and collected for historical research. Includes papers relating to the Bibby family's farm, Lunesdale, near Ongaonga; also material on Waipawa and Southern Hawkes Bay history. Includes family correspondence; farm diaries; newspaper clippings; reminiscences; farm financial records; shearing tallies; records of the Bibby Store; letters, photographs, and other documentation from E S Bibby and other family members serving in World War One; records of the Waipawa Methodist church and Waipawa School; and papers concerning Ongaonga and Waipawa history. Also includes photographs of Bibby family members and relations, family occasions, views of family properties, and views of Waipawa and Ongaonga. Title supplied by Library. Detailed scope and contents lists in item records have been taken from the donor's inventory. Arrangement: The collection was sorted and listed by the family before depositing it with the Library. Some of the material was organised by E S Bibby and Claire Bibby at the time of writing the book 'Lunesdale, a bush farm community since 1871'. Many of the papers were delivered to the Library in envelopes labelled by subject, which sometimes included both family material and the results of E S Bibby's historical research. The series relating to World War One was created in 2013 when that specific material was described in more detail. The further grouping into series was done by the archivist at the time of re-processing in 2021, with reference to the donor's original listing headings. Quantity: 301 b&w original photographic print(s). 184 b&w original negative(s). 155 folder(s). 60 colour original photographic print(s). 29 b&w copy photographic print(s). 27 item(s) of photographic ephemera. 8 b&w copy negative(s). 6 colour original negative(s). 3 volume(s). 3 album(s). 2 box(es). 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Finding Aids: Detailed donor inventory is available.. Processing information: This collection was re-processed in 2021 to incorporate information from the donor's extensive inventory, and to reunite the photographs and papers into one collection. At that time the collection reference number was changed from MS-Group-2216 to ATL-Group-00541. Some items descriptions had been updated earlier, in October 2020. Most recent accrual to this collection is currently being processed by staff.