Breweries

Date: 1849

From: New Zealand Founders' Society : Records

Reference: MS-Papers-0227-06

Description: Lease of town acre, 467 Wellington Terrace, and the premises known as `Wellington Breweries' there situated, to John Wade Quantity: 1 folder(s) (1 piece). Physical Description: Mss

Date: [1940-1970]

From: Lawlor, Patrick Anthony, 1893-1979 : Papers

Reference: 77-067-6/05

Description: Articles from `What's brewing?' and duplicated historical summaries on early hotels in Melbourne (1966) and background to breweries in New Zealand divided into Wellington, provincial and general Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1970

From: Lodge, Nevile Sidney 1918-1989 :[Archive of original cartoons for the Evening Post and Sports Post, 1941 to 1988]

Reference: B-137-041

Description: Shows a PSA member picketing a pub with a placard reading 'down with breweries excessive profits'. The next two scenes show beer drinkers with their tongues hanging out rushing into another pub for a drink. In the final scene brewery owners are looking pleased knowing that business lost at two hotels will be business gained by other pubs. Extended Title - Such a hosing restriction - will result in severe drought conditions - and the stricken will undoubtedly seek some other oasis - the oasis is almost sure to be brewery backed - Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and crayon on paper, 319 x 410 mm Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Pictorial Reference Service.

Date: 1923-1966

By: Tui Brewery (Mangatainoka, N.Z.)

Reference: MS-Group-1183

Description: Comprises share registers, 3 vols (1923-1956); meetings of directors, 3 vols (1923-1966); and brewer's book (1942-1950) Source of title - Supplied title Brewery founded in 1889. Quantity: 7 volume(s). 0.30 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss and typescripts

Date: 17 Oct 1986

From: NZOHA L D Nathan & Co Ltd Oral History Project

By: Cole, Bruce Sterling, 1926-2011

Reference: OHInt-0083/05

Description: Bruce Cole was born 1 Jul 1926 in Auckland. Describes his family background, childhood and education. Discusses his career with L.D. Nathan and Co. Ltd, starting as an office boy in 1942, rising to Managing Director in 1976. Details changes in company, business practice, mergers and takeovers, modernisation. Venue - Auckland Interviewer(s) - Judith Fyfe Venue - L D Nathan and Co Ltd, Fort Street, Auckland Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-001362/001363/001364 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-0199. Search dates: 1926 - 1986

Date: 06 June 1983 - 06 Jun 1983

From: NZOHA Customs Department Oral History Project Part I

By: Rollerson, Victor Donald, 1910-2005

Reference: OHInt-0096/06

Description: Victor Donald Rolleson born Kaumata, near Paeroa 1910. Family moved to Reefton 1912. Outlines family background - father a blacksmith by trade but worked at the Globe Hill Mining Company and later at the Scheelite mine at Wakamarina about 7 miles up the river from Canvastown. Describes miner's shack at Wakamarina, where family lived. Talks about: childhood; fire at Waiuta; religion; politics - father was director of The Grey River Argus for some years; mine work experience for 3 weeks before applying to join the Public Service and explains that it was the only alternative to mining in Reefton. Recalls commencing work with Customs Department in Westport at the age of 17 years. Describes the Custom House. Reference to Ken Smythe and Ken Bowden. Discusses: duties as a cadet; salary; bonded liquor, perks etc; shipping at Greymouth and Westport during Depression, mentions deserters from ships; importing before Import Licensing was introduced in 1938; changes in the Bond system; Collector's warrant and the introduction of Sales Tax. Recalls the story of the Great Brewery Fraud. Gives a description of the Murchison Earthquake 1929 and how it affected the Customs building. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Greymouth Interviewer(s) - Hugo Manson Venue - 116 High Street, Greymouth Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-000630B, 000632B, 000633-000634 Quantity: 4 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB-1512. One photograph, L-R, Margaret Ruby Morton (nee Rollerson), Ruby Olive Rollerson (nee Taylor), V D (Victor) Rollerson Search dates: 1910 - 1983

Date: 10 Mar 1995

From: Auckland Employers Association oral history project

By: Piper, Leslie George, 1907-2000

Reference: OHInt-0098-09

Description: Leslie Piper was born in Hawera on 9 December 1907. Describes being one of a family of ten on a farm and milking cows night and morning. Notes that one of his earliest memories is of his father and other Taranaki farmers acting as police at the waterfront strikes from 1913 and 1914. Recalls his first job at the Government Statistician's Office and boarding in Wellington. Describes musical evenings and his interest in the arts. Talks about working for New Zealand Breweries for thirty-five years from 1937. Describes his war service and recalls campaigns in Greece, Africa, the Middle East and Turkey. Describes being President of the Brewers Association, involvement in the hops industry at Riwaka and with the DSIR in terms of research and technology. Comments on changes in drinking habits. Talks about unions, their role, conciliation, redundancy and individuals such as Tom Skinner, Jim Knox, Norman Douglas, Jim Collins and Bill Andersen. Describes being President of the Manufacturers Association in the 1960s and 1970s and President of the Auckland Employers Association. Recalls Russell Thompson, Peter Carroll, Doug Stewart and Alan Jones. Discusses his community and arts activities including involvement with the Auckland Grand Opera Society, New Zealand Opera Society, Auckland Orchestra, Cancer Society and Crippled Children's Society. Talks about receiving an OBE, religion and his family. Venue - Auckland : 1995 Interviewer(s) - David Young Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-006162; OHC-006163; OHC-006164 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB 1387. Search dates: 1907 - 1995

Date: 1968

From: Lodge, Nevile Sidney 1918-1989 :[Archive of original cartoons for the Evening Post and Sports Post, 1941 to 1988]

By: Lodge, Nevile Sidney, 1918-1989

Reference: B-133-779

Description: Three scenes look at the implications of industrial action in the breweries. 3 men are offered only rationed bottled beer, not jugs; a wife tells her husband that he cannot brew beer in her wash house (agitator washing machine with wringer, and tub); a friend drinking the home brew feels unwell and complains. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Black ink, crayon, letratone and pencil, 318 x 355 mm Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Pictorial Reference Service.

Date: 1985

From: Lodge, Nevile Sidney 1918-1989 :[Archive of original cartoons for the Evening Post and Sports Post, 1941 to 1988]

By: Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.); Lodge, Nevile Sidney, 1918-1989

Reference: B-136-482

Description: The scene is the office of the Minister of Labour, Stan Rodger. Rodger is sitting at his desk which is piled with documents about 'strikes', 'stoppages' and 'lock-outs'. A deputation of three men representing 'concerned citizens' are speaking to him about strikes. Quantity: 1 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: 295 x 420 mm Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Pictorial Reference Service.

Date: 1963

By: New Zealand Breweries Ltd; Pictorial Publications Ltd

Reference: Eph-E-CALENDAR-1963-01

Description: Composite item combines the calendar image for 1963 with a calendar for the month of December 1963. The calendar image shows a "fun map" of New Zealand, heavily illustrated with the events of Maori legends, including the activities of Maui, Hinemoa and Tutanekei, Kau, Kupe, Kahukura, Te Karara (half man half lizard), Hautapu; and the creation of various geographic locations. The upper and lower borders show carving designs, while the left and right borders consist of beer label designs. Other Titles - Department Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, 425 x 535 mm, and 225 x 535 mm mounted toether on linen backing Provenance: Purchased from a private vendor in 2013.

Date: 1982

From: Lodge, Nevile Sidney 1918-1989 :[Archive of original cartoons for the Evening Post and Sports Post, 1941 to 1988]

By: Lodge, Nevile Sidney, 1918-1989; Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: B-136-078

Description: Shows three scenes. In the upper scene two men each representing DB and Lion Breweries are charging each other with fists raised. In the lower left two beer drinkers at the pub are bemused by constantly changing prices as the two breweries conduct their price war. In the lower right scene pub patrons are leaving one pub for another which is selling cheaper beer. Cartoon also refers to Bruce Bairnsfather, an English cartoonist who produced work during World War I. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, crayon and letratone, 450 x 320 mm.

Date: 1996

From: Hodgson, Trace, 1958- :[8 original strip cartoons drawn for Metro magazine ca 1996-1997].

Reference: A-129-122

Description: Cartoon comic strip shows Douglas Myers, executive of Lion Nathan, heading home to his house and watching the television news which reports on violence in a city hotel, fatalities caused by drunk drivers, and the correlation between domestic violence and alcohol. His face is expressionless. The last frame shows an impassive Myers standing in front of a Lion Breweries sign, being asked by reporters how his wealth makes him feel. Other Titles - Tonight's Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and coloured pencil on sheet 297 x 420 mm.

Date: 1950-2000

From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers

Reference: PAColl-7327-1-080

Description: Photographs are relating to industry, arranged alphabetically from A to B, taken and collected by the Evening Post. Images taken in New Zealand and abroad, by a range of photographers, between 1950 and 2000. Quantity: 1 box(es) of prints, grouped in folders.

Date: 1934-1945

From: New Zealand Alliance : Records

Reference: 77-206-02/10

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1971

From: Lodge, Nevile Sidney 1918-1989 :[Archive of original cartoons for the Evening Post and Sports Post, 1941 to 1988]

By: Lodge, Nevile Sidney, 1918-1989

Reference: B-134-208

Description: Tom Skinner, Federation of Labour, stands looking at a brewer's guide book while stirring a vat containing a brewery worker and a brewery owner. He reads, 'Stop fermenting process, do not stir up, allow cooling-off period, add clarifying solution.' Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Black ink, Chinese white, black and yellow letratone, crayon and pencil, 288 x 398 mm Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Pictorial Reference Service.

Date: 1976

From: Bromhead, Peter, 1933- :[One folder of original cartoons concerning New Zealand politics. Published in the Auckland Star 11 Auggust - 22 December 1976].

Reference: A-328-022

Description: The cartoon shows a man readin a newspaper. He looks very unhappy as he makes his comment. Refers to breweries strikes. Negatives at PA Collection 5371 Bromhead Collection Extended Title - I thought the idea was to bring the government to their knees - not us! Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on card, 110 x 240 mm. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1997.

Date: 1978

From: Bromhead, Peter 1933- :[27 original cartoons published in the Auckland Star between 1971 and 1978.]

Reference: A-130-043

Description: Cartoon shows a plump cigar-smoking man in a top hat labelled Breweries, with a new plastic halo in the shape of a beer mug tied above the top hat. He feels that his conscience is clear with regard to violence and drunk driving. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on card, 195 x 262 mm.

Date: 1968

From: Lodge, Nevile Sidney 1918-1989 :[Archive of original cartoons for the Evening Post and Sports Post, 1941 to 1988]

By: Lodge, Nevile Sidney, 1918-1989

Reference: B-133-767

Description: In a single scene, a couple sit on a couch in their living room, next to the gas fire (china ornaments on the mantelpiece, letters behind a vase) and a television in the left foreground. A plant stand with potted plants is at the left of the fireplace, sporting pictures and tour itineraries are affixed to the rear wall. Next to the man, a chair contains cigarettes, ashtray and flagon of beer. The woman holds a newspaper with a headline about the prospect of a brewery drivers' strike. He comments to the effect that unions should take action, but not those unions which would deprive the workers of life's essentials. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Black and white ink, crayon, letratone and pencil, 266 x 365 mm Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Pictorial Reference Service.

Date: 1883

By: Davison, Inskipp & Mackenzie (Firm); Webster, Kenneth Athol, 1906-1967

Reference: A-256-016

Description: Shows elevation and floor plan for a two- to three-storied building, and the artist's impression of the exterior with horses and carts, barrels and groups of people outside Extended Title - Published in: The Building news, 3 August, 1883 Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Lithograph, b&w, 180 x 281 mm

Date: 1931

From: New Zealand Alliance : Records

Reference: 77-206-02/16

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).