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Dawson, Eric Vernon, 1914-1998 : Papers relating to Wellington Cathedral
Date: 1938-1939, 1998
By: Dawson, Eric Vernon, 1914-1998
Reference: MS-Papers-6707
Description: The papers comprise statements made by Dawson in Jul and Nov 1998 in which he attempts to set the record straight about controversy over the design of Wellington Cathedral. He discusses the background to the cathedral building project, the various people involved and refers in particular to criticisms made by Roy Wilson of Warren and Mahoney. Also included is a correspondence file, mostly of letters between Christchurch architect, Cecil Wood, and Wellington Cathedral's Canon Malcolm, on various aspects of the proposed design (1938-1939). Source of title - Supplied Dawson, of King & Dawson, was appointed architect of Wellington Cathedral about 1959 following Robert Munro's death and continued until 1984 when he retired. Quantity: 2 folder(s). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss and typescripts
Papers relating to the Bloomsbury Flat controversy (a)
Date: [1989-1991]
From: Edmond, Lauris Dorothy, 1924-2000 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-6912-047
Description: Correspondence, press releases, newsclippings, reports and other papers relating to the controversy surrounding the proposal of a flat in London for New Zealand writers ; includes letter from Bill, possibly W H Oliver, or Bill Sewell Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Correspondence and other papers
Date: [1968-1979]
From: Matauranga School (Wellington) : Records
Reference: MS-Papers-6341-03
Description: Includes sketch plan of possible relocation of school in Khandallah; information brochure and application form for school; letter, V Mackinnon, re money owing (1979); letter from Interdenominational Committee of Independent Schools (1969); Matauranga newsletter (30 Oct 1973); table showing yield per annum from fee per child per term; circular re school attendance requirements; correspondence re Marten Young's children leaving the school (1973); list of members (Jun 1973); reminders re constitution and aims of school; correspondence re re-siting the school; pay rates schedule; Also includes papers (including correspondence) re resignation of Andrianni Somerset and appointment of new teacher; Dept of Education reports on teachers and school; and papers re new teacher, Roger James Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Darroch, Bob, 1940- :"Mum told dad if he said ONCE MORE that the money they'd spent on ...
Date: 2005
From: Darroch, Bob, 1940- :[Cartoons published in the Whangarei Report in the year 2005.]
Reference: H-751-002
Description: The family is on a camping holiday and the rain is pouring down. Two children watch with interest as their father is tossed out of the tent into the river. The boy tells his sister that it is because his father is complaining that the money spent on the rainy holiday could have been spent on re-roofing the house. Quantity: 1 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: A4 size photocopy
Taylor, Richard, 1805-1873 :[Domestic dispute. ca 1816-1820]
Date: 1816 - 1820
From: Taylor, Richard, 1805-1873 :Richard Taylor, the gift of his Father. 1816-1824, 1832, 1849.
Reference: E-383-084
Description: Caricature drawing of a woman pulling a man's hair Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Ink and wash on page 168 x 203 mm
Papers relating to insurance
Date: [ca 1970-1978]
From: Matauranga School (Wellington) : Records
Reference: MS-Papers-6341-18
Description: Includes insurance policies with Albion Insurance Co; correspondence re cancellation of public risk policy with N V Emmerson (Insurances) Ltd; also, minutes, general meeting, re Andriani Somerset; and rules of Matauranga Children's Group (Inc) Quantity: 1 folder(s).
"The Cabinet's been arguing in there for six hours now!" "What are they discussing?" "T...
Date: 2003
From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons
Reference: DCDL-0001220
Description: 'The politician' cartoon strip. A member of the ministerial staff comments that Cabinet has been arguing for six hours about the make-up of the All Black team. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
"I managed to avoid topics that were sensitive or that I didn't know much about!" "So w...
Date: 2005
From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons
Reference: DCDL-0000395
Description: 'The Politician' cartoon strip. The politician has been attending talks. He is pleased that he avoided talking about sensitive issues or things that he didn't know much about. When his secretary wonders what he did talk about he answers that he talked about the weather. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
"This new model comes with a skillsaw for families who can't agree where to bury their ...
Date: 2008
From: Scott, Thomas, 1947- :[Digital cartoons published in the Dominion Post]
Reference: DCDL-0005682
Description: Shows an undertaker standing beside a coffin which he explains comes with a skillsaw for families who cannot decide where to bury their loved ones. Refers to several cases in recent years where families, usually Maori or Maori and Pakeha, have had disputes over where the body of a deceased family member should be buried and this has resulted in body snatching. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
City Hall Hamilton. 21 December, 2002.
Date: 2006
From: Hawkey, Allan Charles, 1941- :[Digital cartoons published in the Waikato Times].
Reference: DCDL-0001559
Description: Santa Claus in his sleigh drawn by four reindeer races across the snow towards Hamilton. He is taking gifts to City Hall and as a precautionary measure holds a protective shield in front of him. Refers to infighting in City Hall. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Papers relating to the Bloomsbury Flat controversy (b)
Date: [1989-1991]
From: Edmond, Lauris Dorothy, 1924-2000 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-6912-048
Description: Correspondence, press releases, newsclippings, reports and other papers relating to the controversy surrounding the proposal of a flat in London for New Zealand writers Quantity: 1 folder(s).