Geo Deslandes Ltd

Date: 1939

From: [Ephemera of octavo size relating to transport in general in New Zealand. 1901-1949]

By: Eastbourne (Lower Hutt, N.Z.). Borough Council; Geo Deslandes Ltd

Reference: Eph-A-TRANSPORT-1939-01

Description: A timetable for the ferry services between Wellington, Rona Bay and Days Bay; and for bus services between the eastern bays and Petone, Gracefield. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset print, on folded pamphlet, 144 x 114 mm. Provenance: Donated by Mrs S M Halling, Warkworth, in 2004.

Date: 1939

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

By: Geo Deslandes Ltd; Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978; Cabot, Beatrice Eliza, 1894-1981

Reference: Eph-C-CABOT-Circus-Perry-1939-01

Description: An arrangement of text. The circus used special trains in New Zealand in late 1938 and for this reason this poster is dated as early 1939. Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - Geo Deslandes, Wellington Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Relief print, on sheet, 253 x 380 mm.

Date: 1948

From: Ephemera of octavo size relating to zoos and zoological gardens in New Zealand

By: Wellington (N.Z.). City Council; Geo Deslandes Ltd

Reference: Eph-A-ZOO-1948-01

Description: Booklet explaining the hours, admission, fees, feeding times, catering, band performances, conducted tours, photography, communications (trams and buses to zoo). Gives a short history of the zoo, whose curator was Mr C J Cutler at that time. Most of the brochure is taken up with a description of the various types of animals, with photographs of baboons, tiger, lion, polar bear, Bobo the tame honey bear, llama, pelican, and penguins. The central spread shows a map of the zoo. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Booklet of 24 pages, each 134 x 215 mm. Provenance: Donated by Mrs Jill Goodwin, Wellington, in 1998.

Date: 1939

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

By: Geo Deslandes Ltd

Reference: Eph-A-CABOT-Dance-1939-01

Description: Shows a head and shoulders portrait of dancer John Turner, at the age of fifteen by courtesy of the "Radio record". "John Turner is the dancer for whom Anton Dolin, the Premier dancer of the Covent Garden Russian ballet, predicted a brilliant future". The flier quotes a favourable review by Trevor Lane in the "Radio record", 24 March, 1939,p.29. Two copies held. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, 222 x 128 mm.

Date: 1952

From: [Ephemera of octavo size relating to buses, bus companies, and bus transport services]

By: Eastbourne (Lower Hutt, N.Z.). Borough Council; Geo Deslandes Ltd

Reference: Eph-A-BUS-1952-01

Description: Front cover shows a bird's eye view of the settlement of Eastbourne on the eastern side of Wellington Harbour. The back cover shows the "delightful tea garden". The inside contains the timetable on a double spread. Other Titles - Timetable Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) folded card. Physical Description: Photolithographs on folded card

Date: 1960

By: Geo Deslandes Ltd

Reference: Eph-A-SCHOOLS-WGC-1960-01

Description: Programme for a production by Wellington Girls' College pupils lists musical items and performers: Sara Cass, Julia Harvie, Christine Davies, Diane Hickford, Ann Hinds, Adrienne Simpson, Rosalind Orwin, Christine Heerdegen, and all members of the choir and orchestra. The front cover shows the school's coat of arms and a group photograph of the choir and orchestra. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Booklet of 10 pages, 244 x 184 mm. Transfers: From Photographic Archive - PAColl-1296-2.

Date: 1960 - 1999

From: [Pamphlets, programmes, flyers relating to wood-chopping and sports meetings, collected by Eric Warner. 1915-2009]

Reference: Eph-D-SPORT-Warner-1960/1999

Description: Includes: 1960: Apiti Athletic Club 65th annual sports. Domain Grounds, Saturday 6th February 1960. [Programme of axemen's events, steer riding, athletic events, miscellaneous novelty events, horse events]. (2 copies) Grand St Patrick's sports to be held at the Taihape Memorial Park, Saturday 19th March 1960. [Programme of horse events, chopping and sawing, national dancing, amateur athletics & cycling, children's races]. Wanganui Chronicle print. Rangataua Axemen's Athletic and Horse Association. Golden jubilee (50th) grand carnival; athletic, horse and pony events, chopping, dancing, to be held on the Rangataua Domain, Easter Monday 18th April 1960. Programme [amateur athletics, dancing, horse events, pony & horse events, jumping events, chopping events]. Grand dance in the evening - Town Hall. Raetihi Print. 1961: Grand gala day at the Marton & District Axemen's Carnival, Marton Park, Sat., Jan. 28, 1961. Axemen's programme. [Printed by] G Deslandes Ltd, 95 Ghuznee Street, Wellington 1963: Rangataua Axemen's, Athletic & Horse Association. Rangataua Sport meeting, Easter Monday, 15 April 1963. Grand dance in the evening. [Programme of horse events, amateur athletics, National dancing] 1969: Benneydale and Districts Sports Club (affiliated with Northern Athletic Union). Nineteenth annual meeting. Chopping, world's pigeon wood. $450 prize money, $100 trophies. Programme [chopping events, children's pony events, lolly scramble for children, jumping competitions, dog trials]. Held on Recreation Ground, Benneydale, Saturday 25th Jan., 1969. King Country Chronicle 1972: Kotahitanga Church Building Society Inc. Sixth annual chopping carnival affiliated with the Northern Athletic Union. Hiruharama Hou [Te Awamutu], Sunday 27th February 1972. [Programme (2 copies) 1973: Northern Sport Circuit, affiliated with the Northern Athletic Union. NZ's richest circuit. Hikurangi Axe-Men's Club, 26 December 1972; Bay of Islands Axe-Men's Club, Otiria, 27 December 1972; Mangamuka Axe-Men's Club, 28 December 1972; Waimamaku Sports Club, 30 December 1972; Opononi Sports Club, 1 January 1973; Whangaruru Sports Club, Pickens Paddock Oakura, 2 January 1973; Pataua North Sports Club, 4 January 1973; Whangarei Axe-Men's Club, 6 January 1973. Corbett & Horne, Whangarei 10/72 [Printer] 1981: Northern Axemen's Circuit. Ohaeawai 26 December; Waiomio 28 December; Ngapuke 30 December 1981; Opononi 1 January; Rawene 2 January; Ngawha 3 Janaury; Kaihu Valley 6 Janaury 1982. Official programme 1982: Northern Axemen's Circuit. Waiomio 27 December; Ngapuke 28 December; Te Rongo Pai 29 December; Rawene 31 December 1982; Opononi 1 January; Ngawha 2 January; Motukohu 3 January; Kaihu Valley 4 January; Panguru 6 January; Mitimiti 7 January; Mangakahia 8 January 1983. Official programme 1988: Owhango and District Sports Club. Sports Carnival and family day. Owhango Domain, Saturday 5th march 1988. Horse and pony events; F.E.I. events; chopping events [Programme] 1980-1990s?: Nathans Bush Art Award. Tokoroa Showground, Oct. 16. Win a $2,748 nine day Honolulu Jet Set Tour for 2 flying Air New Zealand ... be part of the world's first pine cone throwing competition; also loggers' events... Prizes for all events 1990: Katikati Agricultural and Pastoral Society. Sixty-eighth annual show. Uretara Domain, Katikati, 3 February 1990. Programme / poster Quantity: 10 colour art print(s) and two duplicates. 3 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Relief and offset prints on posters, sizes varying

Date: 1939

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

By: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978; Cabot, Beatrice Eliza, 1894-1981; Geo Deslandes Ltd

Reference: Eph-E-CABOT-Variety-1939-01

Description: An arrangement of text, of varying type. Extended Title - Featuring Dr Wong the renowned Chinese wizard, Herbert Young the nine year old Chinese "Bobby Breen", Royston treble-voiced ventriloquist, Young Shao Yuen definitely the world's most sensational balancer, General Soong gorilla sharpshooter, Wong Yu Ching bird and animal mimic, Yu Ying the filleted girl, Chang & Ying aerial acrobats, Reg Morgan orchestra leader. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - Printed by G Deslandes Ltd., Wellington Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Relief print on poster, 1018 x 385 mm.

Date: 1920 - 1939

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

By: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978; Geo Deslandes Ltd; Wright & Jaques Ltd

Reference: Eph-E-CABOT-Variety-1920/1939

Description: Includes: 1920: The super-attraction of the year. Mr Louis Alsace presents "Vaudeville de Luxe" direct from the principal theatre of Europe and America. Gorgeously costumed! Elegantly staged! Every act a featured! Louis Alsace violin virtuoso ... introducing the Alsacephone; Meg the Mighty Atom ... Wendy Dale, Mollie King, The Campbells, Eileen Barnsley, Wendy & Alphonse ... Printed at the Otago Daily Times office, corner of High and Burlington Streets [1920] 1924: Tano Fama presents the world famous Fisk Jubilee Singers, re-organised and strengthened including starring engagement of Miss Belle F Gibbons, the world-renowned jubilee singer and lady baritone, Miss Ron Thompson the colored soprano, Miss Marjorie Alwyne the charming contralto, Miss Alice Baptiste the colored mezzo-soprano, Miss Madeline Joyce the gifted pianiste, Mr Harry Penn tenor and monologuist, Miss Davina Morrison coloratura soprano, Mr Huntley Spencer the popular colored lyric tenor ... [Poster. 1924]. 1925 or 1928: Messrs Cyril Northcote and Joe Brennan present the English Futurists, headed by Joe Brennan. The company includes ..., and the Cabaret Kittens' Ballet. New costumes, new scenery, new programmes. [Printed by] Grey River Argus, theatrical printers, Greymouth [1928?] 1930s: Coming! Direct from a successful tour of Australia. A master club swinger, Alex Blight. See him twirl the drum-major staff. A thrilling exhibition of axe juggling; a unique illumination with electric lights. Introducing for the first time in N.Z. the Human Fire-Torch ... Printed by The Cross Printing Co., Wellington [1930s?] 1931: Concert Chamber Town Hall. Wed. April 1st. The Star Variety Company present the world's merrymakers, comprising Zara, prince of legerdemain ... Evening Post print - 45680. [1931?] 1933?: Stanley McKay and Paul Warton present their saucy, snappy, scintillating Musical and Comedy Co, direct from the leading Australian theatres, featuring the latest revues in cluding "A brighter 1933", "Parisian nights", "Topsy Turvy", "Making whoopee", "A trip to Venus". The wonderful specialty acts include the Flying Wartons, Amy Rochelle, Rene Rich, Joe Lawman, the Three Bracs, Jules & Florence, the 10 Persian acrobatic marvels ... Evening Post print-57666 [1933?] 1934: St James Theatre Wellington, commencing Fri., Aug. 3rd. Re-appearance of the popular and inimitable comedian Clem Dawe and his new Revue Co; a specially selected organisation of 40 international vaudeville and revue artists in the spectacular and outstandingly successful revue, "Strike up the band". Wright & Jaques Ltd, Printers, Albert Street [Auckland. 1934] 1936?: At the Show, you must see Wee Jimmy from South America. Shod with gold, the world's smallest racehorse. Age 4 years; height 23 1/2 inches, weight 36 pounds. Tolan Printing Co., 3rd Floor Stewart Buildings, Wellington [ca 1936-1937] (2 copies) 1936: Grand Opera House Saturday Feb 22. International vaudeville revue, Stanley McKay's (new company), the Gaieties of 1936 (direct from Sydney), grand opening production "Fresh faces" headed by Ike Delavale, Winnie Edgerton, Russell Callow, Maggie Buckley, Joe Rox, George Corelli, Elvie Ferguson, the Gaieties Beauty Ballet and May Brooke's Orchestra. The specialties include the Alexanders; Jerry and Phyllis, Patricia and Colin, Reno's marvellous dogs ... Printed by Willis & Aiken Ltd, 125 Worcester Street, Christchurch [1936] 1937: Grand Opera House. Com[mencing Saturday Feb[ruary] 20th, Stanley McKay's Gaieties featuring Joe Lawman, Australia's funniest comedian, and company of international stars. Printed by Willis & Aiken Ltd, 125 Worcester Street, Christchurch. [1937] (2 copies) 1938: Grand Opera House Wellington, opening Tuesday April 26, Stanley McKay's Gaieties, featuring Joe Lawman, Australia's funniest comedian and company of international stars, including The Big Four, James, Elton Black, Heather Wright, Leo Trenette, "Elvy" Ferguson, George Corelli, Alice Bennetto, George Grieg, Fredo Freres, Cliff O'Keefe, Beauty Ballet, Wyn Edgerton, May Brooke's Orchestra, popular Hilo Duo. Wright & Jaques Ltd [1938] 1939: International Varieties Ltd. in conjunction with Lau Fu Chung proudly present The Great North China Troupe and Company ... [1939]. Theatre Royal Timaru. Tuesday & Wednes[day], Jan. 31 and Feb. 1. Stanley McKay has pleasure in presenting his new show, The Gaieties of 1939, a revel of youth, mirth and melody. George Hurd, the Royal Command juggler; Australia's greatest fun maker Stan Foley ... Stella Lamond ... Nellie Kolle, world-famed male impersonator ... / Printed by Willis & Aiken Ltd., 125 Worcester Street, Christchurch. 1939. 1939: Grand Opera House Sat Sept 9th. International varieties Ltd in conjunction with Lau Fu Chung proudly present "The great North China Troupe", Royal command performers direct from the Far East ...Chiu Chiu sensational fan dancer, and Herbert Young the 9 year old Chinese Bobby Breen ... Bobby Le Brun, Latona & Sparks, "Roylston" ventroliquist, the 3 Musical Camerons, Alex Cooper baritone, Dorothy Dane soprano [1939] Quantity: 14 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Screenprints and relief prints, sizes varying up to 1020 mm.

Date: 1948 - 1949

From: [Ephemera of octavo size relating to circuses and circus performers in New Zealand]

By: Geo Deslandes Ltd

Reference: Eph-A-CIRCUS-1948-01

Description: Booklet shows photographs of the following performers: Jean Marie and Joe Eroni (trick and fancy whip cracking), Dorothea Williams (contortionist and aerialist), horses (trained by Andrew and Jack Sole), Wild and Wollie (acrobats), Faith Sole (child horse rider), Dimpy St Leon (trapeze), the Three Ridgways (high perch and ladder performers). Quantity: 1 album(s). Physical Description: Booklet of 8 pages, 220 x 144 mm. Provenance: Donated by Wendy Clement, Okato, in 2016.

Date: 1939

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

By: Geo Deslandes Ltd

Reference: Eph-C-CABOT-Dance-1939-01

Description: An arrangement of text in various typefaces, advertising the visit of the Covent Garden Russian Ballet group in late June 1939. The location of the performance is unknown. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Screenprint on card, 320 x 508 mm.

Date: 1949 - 1950

From: [Ephemera of octavo size relating to circuses and circus performers in New Zealand]

By: Sole Bros Circus; Geo Deslandes Ltd

Reference: Eph-A-CIRCUS-1949-01

Description: Booklet shows photographs of the following performers: Jean Marie and Joe Eroni (trick and fancy whip cracking), Dorothea Williams (contortionist and aerialist), horses (trained by Andrew and Jack Sole), Wild and Wollie (acrobats), Faith Sole (child horse rider), Dimpy St Leon (trapeze), the Three Ridgways (high perch and ladder performers). Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Booklet of 8 pages, 220 x 144 mm.

Date: 1949

From: [Ephemera of octavo size relating to buses, bus companies, and bus transport services]

By: Eastbourne (Lower Hutt, N.Z.). Borough Council; Geo Deslandes Ltd

Reference: Eph-A-BUS-1949-01

Description: Front cover shows a bus on the road above the wharf at Eastbourne, and the back cover shows the "delightful tea garden". The inside contains the timetable on a double spread. Message from Ali Carew of Eastbourne Historical Society, 28 March 2012: "... the photo montage on the front cover shows the Muritai, the largest of all the Eastbourne ferries, approaching Rona Bay wharf. But the Muritai had been sold to the Navy in 1940, nearly nine years earlier, and by January 1949 the Borough Council was about to axe the ferry service altogether after the one remaining ferry, the much-loved Cobar, had been damaged by fire the previous year. So [the] piece of ephemera from 1949 itself embodies a touch of nostalgia for a local institution that was about to disappear". Other Titles - Timetable Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) folded card. Physical Description: Photolithographs on folded card

Date: 1940 - 1944

By: New Zealand. Army. Home Guard. East Harbour; Geo Deslandes Ltd

Reference: Eph-B-WAR-WII-1940-01

Description: Flier explaining the aims and functions of the Home Guard, its duties and its structure. New members are required immediately, and there is a training parade once or twice a week. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset print on flier, 267 x 209 mm.

Date: 1940 - 1950

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

By: Geo Deslandes Ltd

Reference: Eph-E-CABOT-Circus-Barton-04

Description: Poster promoting a circus whose performers included: Elimar - direct from the Tivoli Circuit; Maximo - the drunken cyclist; The Leotards - astonishing acrobtic stars direct from Europe; Dan and Buddy Crotty, American ropers. There are photographs of each of these acts, including three of the Leotards' acts. Date uncertain; estimated from the fact that Elimar appeared in a variety show "Artists and models" in 1947. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s) on poster.. Physical Description: Photolithograph on poster 1000 x 380 mm.

Date: 1930 - 1939

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

By: Geo Deslandes Ltd

Reference: Eph-A-CABOT-Variety-1933-01

Description: An arrangement of text, describing the attractions of a fair to be held at Eastbourne. Events included a marble championship for the Krazy Klarrie Challenge Cup, a tug-of-war championship, a speed-boat trip, Krazy Klarrie in a comic wrestling match, a display of Marching Girls, a display by Eastbourne fire-fighters, and Alf Jenkins and his gymnasts. The 'Cobar' was to leave the ferry wharf at 10 am, 12.20 and 2 pm. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) on flier. Physical Description: Letterpress on flier 222 x 177 mm.