Sports - New Zealand - Auckland Region

Date: 1990 - 2000

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

Reference: Eph-B-SPORT-Warner-1990/2000

Description: Includes: 1990: Pacific National Exhibition, 1990 Logging Sports Show. Vancouver, British Columbia, 18 August - 3 September 1990. Information bulletin and general rules and regulations 1991: Benneydale & District Sports Club. Axemen's Carnival, 6 April 1991. Programme and entry form Kumeu District Agricultural & Horticultural Society. Woodchopping programme, Kumeu Show, 2 March 1991 Turangawaewae Logger's Club. Ngaruawahia Regatta. 16 March 1991. Programme / flyer Rotongaro Country Sports Club. Forty-ninth annual event to be held on 9 February 1991 on Mr D O'Sullivan's property, cnt Rotongaro-Ruawaro Roads, 10 kms west of Huntly. Motocross, chopping, ponies, horses, tug-o-war, barbeque [sic], children's races, novelty events. Pocket programme Royal Easter Show Auckland. 23 March - 1 April 1991. Husqvarna Lumberjack Programme / entry form flyer 1993: Challenge of Champions. Royal Easter Show. Lumberjack competition. Auckland A&P Association, 150th jubilee, 3-12 April 1993. Schedule of lumberjack events Husqvarna Lumberjack World Championships. Husqvarna Arena, Royal Easter Showgrounds, Epsom, Auckland, 11-12 April 1993. Programme Otorohanga Axeman's Club. Chopping & sawing programme, 12 February 1993. Programme sheet Sports Collectors' Club, SCC. [Three newsletters / price lists. ca November 199] Waiuku Cosmopolitan Axemen's Club. Gala day, 11 December 1993. Programme / flyer (2 copies) 1994: Auckland Agricultural & Pastoral Association. Royal Easter Show of Champions, 26 March - 4 April. Lumberjack section ... Schedule of events 1994. Husqvarna Carter Holt Harvey Forests. Handicap weekend. Royal Easter Showgrounds, Epsom, Auckland, 26-27 March 1994. Programme Waikato Lakes Development Company Limited. 3rd annual Mangakino Festival, 13 February 1994. Woodchopping & sawing tournament. Programme sheet Waitomo Caves Sports. Waitomo Caves Domain, 26 March 1994. Programme (sheep shearing, dog trials, chopping & sawing events, horse & pony events, steer calf & sheep riding, children's events) 1995: Waikato Lakes Development Company Limited. 4th annual Mangakino Festival, 12 February 1995. Woodchopping tournament. Programme sheet 1996: Reporoa Sports and Country Fair to be held at the Reporoa Domain, East Road, 3 March 1996. Programme 1997: Ngatimanu Axemen's Carnival 1997. Venue Ngatimanu Marae, Karetu, Kawakawa, 4 January 1997. Preliminary programme on blue sheet 1998: Waitomo Caves Sports. Waitomo Caves Domain, 28 March 1998. Programme (dancing pig, jigger chop, sheep shearing & wool handling, dog trials, chopping & sawing events, horse & pony events, Highland dancing, steer calf and sheep riding, children's events). 2000: Otorohanga Axemen's Club. Otorohanga County Fair, 12 February 2000. Chopping programme sheet Quantity: 1 folder(s) 22 items. Physical Description: Flyers and booklets, sizes varying up to 330 mm.

Date: 2002

Reference: H-668-001/020

Description: Cartoons on New Zealand and international political and social issues. Topics covered include: Whanau benefits in Maori TV funding and jobs, Helen Clark advises Australia to stay out of New Zealand politics, the stranding of the tanker Jody F Millennium off the Coast of Gisborne, air-sprayed 'painted apple moth' toxin seen as a possibility for dealing with Palmerston North gangs, Government spending prioroties questioned, Judges private use of lap-top computers called into question after pornography accessing case, Helen Clark and Peter Davis come to terms with royal protocol, the Queen arrives in NZ and is greeted by the Deputy Prime Minister, comparrisons of Royal and Vice Regal visits including the beleaguered Australian Govenor General, 2002 Rich List and the increasing poverty of the ordinary man, the Government considers new road tax on motorists, ex-MP's and their spouses travel perks, The Queen and Duke meet Australian PM Howard and Govenor General, Governments spending priorities questioned, large amount of new road tax to fund Auckland roading development, Alliance Party in self destruction mode, the unlikely prospect of Bill English becoming Prime Minister, Helen Clark wonders whether the Governments policies have given the unions too much strength, ease of securing money for social activities if you call them a 'hui', NZ Rugby Football Union loses co-host status for World Cup and it's associated revenue. Quantity: 20 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: A4 photocopies

Date: 2002

Reference: H-668-021/037

Description: Cartoons on New Zealand and international political and social issues. Topics covered include: Democracy Zimbabwe style, reactions to the news that Tau Henare is returning to politics, WINZ gives new hope to struggling artists, aftermath of the twin towers attack in New York, ACC reinstate lump sum payments for sexual abuse victims, Labour Government buy Maori votes through Moari TV funding, modern day Robin Hood and Little John - robbing the poor to give to the rich, levels of public concern over the leadership battle within the Alliance party, Helen Clark prepares for her meeting with George W Bush, Police ineffective at curbing Gang involvement in drugs, Alliance Party alikened to a Palestinian suicide bomber, the rich meet to discuss the plight of the poor, ex-MP's travel perks, Jim Anderton about to jump out of the Alliance waka, Helen Clark trys to convince Peter, her husband, to learn golf so he can play with George Bush, Marian Hobbs as an avenging angel tells commercial radio what to play, the uneven stand-off between Israel and Palestine. Quantity: 17 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: A4 photocopies

Date: 1900 - 1999

From: [Ephemera relating to marching competitions, marching teams and marching girls. 1900-2000s]

Reference: Eph-A-MARCHING-North-Island

Description: Includes: 1950: North Island Championships conducted by Auckland Centre. Carlaw Park, 28 Januar 1950. Programme 1953: North Island Championships. Athletic Park Wellington, 7 February 1953. Programme 1955: North Island Junior Championships conducted by Auckland Centre Inc. Carlaw park Auckland, 15 January 1955. Programme 1982: North Island Midget Junior / Senior marching championships. Epsom Showground Auckland, 20-21 February 1982. Programme (2 copies) 1983: North Island Midget / Junior / Senior Marching Championships 1983. Souvenir programme (2 copies) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Letterpress and offset prints on programmes pamphlets, sizes varying

Date: [between 1965 and 1975]

From: Oettli, Max Christian, 1947-: Photographs of New Zealand scenes

Reference: PAColl-10851-20

Description: Comprises individual and group photographs taken by Max Oettli during the late 1960’s and early 1970’s of sports games and competitions. Title taken from item. Arrangement: Delivered in a folder titled “Sporting Life”.   Quantity: 18 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 1990 - 1994

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

Reference: Eph-A-SPORT-Warner-1990/1994

Description: Includes: 1990: Benneydale & District Sports Club Axeman's Carnival. 31 March 1990. Programme Mamaku Sports Day, 90th Jubilee, 17 March 1990. [Programme of woodchopping events, horse & pony events] Tokoroa 1990 Golden Axe Woodchopping Festival. Tokoroa Memorial Sportsground, Three-day carnival, 15-17 February 1990. Programme (2 copies) 1991: Chips magazine, editor Terry Hohneck. 1990-91 (2 copies, one with blue cover, one with yellow cover) Mamaku Sports Day, 16 March 1990. [Programme of woodchopping and horse events] New Zealand Axemen's Association (Inc). National Axemen, Sawyer's & Treefelling Championships. New Zealand Easter Show, Auckland, 30-31 March 1991. Programme Reporoa Sports Club (Inc). Annual sports meeting. Reporoa Domain, East Road, 3 March 1991. Programme Royal Easter Show. 29 March - 1 April 1991. Programme Tokoroa 1991 Golden Axe Woodchopping Festival. Tokoroa Memorial Sportsground, Three-day carnival, February 14-16 1991. Programme 1992: Franklin A & P one hundred and sixth [106th] show, Woodchopping carnival, 15th February 1992. Programme Ngatimanu Axemen's Carnival. Ngatimanu Marae, Karetu, Bay of Islands, 4 April 1992. Programme Tokoroa Golden Axe woodchopping festival 1992. Tokoroa Memorial Sportsground, three-day carnival 5-7 November 1992. Programme 1993: Ngatimanu Axemen's Carnival. Ngatimanu Marae, Karetu, Bay of Islands, 23 January 1993. Programme (2 copies) Tokoroa Golden Axe Woodchopping Festival, Tokoroa Memorial Sportsground, 4-6 November 1993. Programme (2 copies) Quantity: 15 Programme(s). Physical Description: Booklets, sizes varying up to 240 mm.

Date: 1900 - 1999

From: [Ephemera relating to marching competitions, marching teams and marching girls. 1900-2000s]

Reference: Eph-A-MARCHING-Auckland

Description: Includes: Auckland Centre Championships, Carlaw Park. Sunday December 4, 1949. Programme Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Letterpress and offset prints on programmes pamphlets, sizes varying

Date: 1880 - 1908

By: Vereker-Bindon, William Henry, 1853-1913

Reference: MS-Group-0108

Description: Contains one letterbook covering the period 1888 to 1894 which contains letters mainly related to Vereker-Bindon's educational work and three scrapbook/diaries which cover the period 1884 to 1908 and contain pasted in newspaper clippings (dealing with educational, sport, gardening and miscellaneous topics) and a few entries regarding his work as an inspector and related to his garden. Also includes a folder of newspaper clippings, correspondence and miscellaneous papers which deal mainly with educational, sporting and personal matters. Biographical note supplied by donor is pasted into front of one of the scrapbook/diaries (MSX-3425) Source of title - supplied title Teacher, school inspector, sports administrator. Quantity: 4 volume(s). 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Holographs, printed matter, typescripts Provenance: Donor is daughter-in-law of Vereker-Bindon Donor/Lender/Vendor - Mrs M Vereker-Bindon, Hamilton, 1991

Date: [1930s]

Reference: PAColl-8924

Description: Photographs of motor racing in the Auckland region, 1930s. Most photographs taken at Henning's Speedway or Gloucester Park, Auckland. Drivers include Arthur Dexter and George Smith. Automobiles include Riley, Bugatti, Essex and Austin. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 20 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 1923

From: [Ephemera relating to carnivals and celebrations in New Zealand. 1920-1929]

By: Webster (Firm)

Reference: Eph-A-CARNIVAL-1923-01

Description: A schedule of events for 6-13 January, including yacht races, swimming sports, dinghy races, model yacht races, aquatic events, Scotch and Irish dancing, flower and horticultural show,home industries exhibition, floral fete, hunting competitions, boy and girl riding contests, athletic sports, tug of war, wrestling, baby show, Fire Brigade tournament, bowling tournament, tennis tournament, aviation displays, grand bazaar, side shows. Includes photographs of two women swimmers, Miss P Hoeft, and Miss Violet Walrond. Dated from the time at which Violet Walrond would have been competing as a swimmer. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Booklet of 12 pages, each 204 x 135 mm. Provenance: Purchased from John Martin, dealer, London, in 2005.

Date: 1936

By: Wrathall, Stopford George, 1904-1973

Reference: Eph-A-NEWSPAPER-NZH-1936-01

Description: Lists the sporting events at the Herald Picnic. The boat was to leave Motuihi at 6 p.m. after the picnic. The front cover shows an illustration by Wrathall, of a horse tied to a signpost "To the beach". Shoes, clothing and a trumpet have been left beside the sugnpost. Sports events included: children's races, ladies' races, Old Employees' race, Employees' race, Married ladies' race, jumble race, cigarette race, youths' handicap (2 heats - contestants listed), Herald handicap (4 heats - contestants listed), sack race, egg and spoon race, balloon race, potato race, nail driving competition (ladies), stilt race (ladies), thread-the-needle. Also listed are the committee members and donors. Quantity: 1 Programme(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs in programme, 228 x 146 mm. Provenance: Purchased from Anah Dunsheath in April 2002.

Date: 1891

From: [Programmes and tickets for athletics meetings and sports clubs. 1890s].

By: Auckland star (Newspaper)

Reference: Eph-A-ATHLETICS-1891-01

Description: Military sports. Auckland Amateur Athletic and Cycle Club. 23rd athletic carnival. 14 March 1891. Programme. $95.00 (A ATHLETICS 1891) Quantity: 1 volume(s) booklet. Physical Description: Booklet of 32 pages, each 137 x 107 mm. Provenance: Purchased from Anah Dunsheath in April 2002.

Date: [1921-1976]

By: Rowse, Alan Dakin, 1905-1977

Reference: MS-Group-0781

Description: Collection comprising scrapbooks(some compiled by Jack Heale); research files and indexes compiled by Rowse relating to athletics in Auckland and New Zealand. Includes inward correspondence of the Auckland Centre of the New Zealand Amateur Athletic Association (NZAAA), mainly reports etc from Athletic Association clubs (secretary's file) which also includes minutes of the Auckland Centre with result sheets and accounts (1948-1976); administrative files re Wellington Centre, Scottish Harriers and AA Club, Kiwi AA Club, NZAAA Coaches' Association and Coaching; rules, programmes and serials There are also 4 78rpm recordings of the Hiruharama Native School Choir, collected by Alan Rowse Source of title - Supplied Other Titles - Kiwi Komment (newsletter) (1970-1976) Other Titles - The Owairaka newsletter (1968-1971) Other Titles - The New Zealand Road Runner (1968) Other Titles - Cross Country Chatter (1970-1971) Arrangement: Preliminary listing available Rowse was involved in athletics, especially in Auckland Quantity: 24 box(es). 4 disc(s). 8 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter Finding Aids: Preliminary list available. Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - (A77-043) Donated by Mrs A D Rowse, Mt Roskill, Auckland, Mar 1977; (A98-057) donated by Mr B Rowse, Wellington Transfers: To Book Collections - Monographs (see list in back file) - To Ephemera Collection - 8 sporting event programmes (PR-04-0086) - To Serials Collection - Several titles, and annual reports (list in back file). Includes photographs (box 5)