Stinson, Charles Alexander (Sir), 1919-1989

Date: 1941-1945, 1965, 1975

From: Fiji Forces Association :Photographs

By: Stinson, Charles Alexander (Sir), 1919-1989; Life Photography; Caine's Studios (Suva, Fiji)

Reference: PAColl-9783-1

Description: Photographs relating to Fiji Forces Association. Comprises photographs donated by various members of their wartime experiences, and photographs of Association events. Photographs include formal and casual group photographs of New Zealand and Fijian military units, and many of the photographs are annotated with the names of the individuals as well as details relating to events associated with the images. These include a set of photographs relating to military operations in Bougainville, one of which is inscribed "Alex Marsh and I are returned from Mawaraka Point. [...] wireless & gear, aerial and chains on jeep. On this job poshumous V. C. was awarded to Fijian [Sefanaia Sukanaivalu]." These also include photographs of theatrical and musical performances by soldiers. Quantity: 92 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Photographic prints, some with ms annotations

Date: [1907?]-1919, 1945-1952, [ca 1960]

From: Turner, Shirley Margaret, 1945-: Photographs of Rarotonga, Fiji, and probably Tahiti

By: Stinson, Charles Alexander (Sir), 1919-1989; Gauthier, Lucien, 1875-1971

Reference: PAColl-10105

Description: Photographic prints of Rarotonga, Fiji, and probably Papeete,Tahiti, comprising: -12 'miniature views' of Rarotonga taken between 1945 and 1952 by an unidentified photographer. -two small panoramic views of Fiji: one of the botanical gardens in Suva and one of a mountain town in Viti Levu. Both were taken circa 1960s by Stinson Studio, probably by Charles Stinson. -A photograph showing what appears to be the aftermath of a tornado, with corrugated iron and rubble scattered over a large area. Taken by L Gauthier, circa 1907-1919, probably in Papeete, Tahiti. Quantity: 14 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) (2 are small panoramas). 1 b&w original photographic print(s). 1 packet that originally held the "Twelve miniature views".

Date: 1955 - 1975

By: Stinson, Charles Alexander (Sir), 1919-1989

Reference: Eph-A-POSTCARDS-Pacific-01

Description: Includes: Tropical fish at the Storck Aquarium Suva. 1082 - Fijian views distributed by Stinsons Ltd, Suva, Fiji M V Tofua (5,300 tons) Nukumarau (boats and beach scene) 1075 - Distributed by Stinson's Ltd, Suva, Fiji Oolooloo Cruise (Mrs Vince Storck and Mrs Harold Storck with Joe) 1095 - Fijian views distributed by Stinson's Ltd, Suva, Fiji. A beautiful typical sunset. A Mike Roberts Color Production, Berkeley 2, Calif. Distributed by Caine's Studios, Suva, Fiji The heart of Suva, Fiji. A Mike Roberts Color Production, Berkeley 2, Calif. Distributed by Caine's Studios, Suva, Fiji A glimpse of Suva, Fiji. A Mike Roberts Color Production, Berkeley 2, Calif. Distributed by Caine's Studios, Suva, Fiji. Korolevu Beach Hotel, Fiji. A Mike Roberts Color Production, Berkeley 2, Calif. Distributed by Caines Jannif Limited, Suva, Fiji. Nasilai Tropicana (showing young woman, Soko the hula girl). A Mike Roberts Color Production, Berkeley 2, Calif. Distributed by Caine's Studios, Suva, Fiji Lautoka Sugar Mill. 1047 - Distributed by Stinson's Ltd, Suva, Fiji. A glorious tropical sunset. A Mike Roberts Color Production, Berkeley 2, Calif. Distributed by Caine's Studios, Suva, Fiji. Fijian firewalkers. A Mike Roberts Color Production, Berkeley 2, Calif. Distributed by Caine's Studios, Suva, Fiji. Flame Tree. A Mike Roberts Color Production, Berkeley 2, Calif. Distributed by Caines Jannif Limited, Suva, Fiji. The oLooLooToo, flagship of the Storck Cruises fleet. 1107 - distributed by Stinsons Ltd, Suva, Fiji. Tropical fish (Fiji) ooLooLoo Cruise, Fiji. Fijian views, distributed by Stindsons Ltd, Suva, Fiji. Oolooloo Cruise (Mrs Vince Storck). Fijian views distributed by Stinsons Ltd, Suva, Fiji. "Oolooloo" / Ektachrome by Charles Stinson. 1042 - Fijian views distributed by Stinsons Ltd, Suva, Fiji. Western Samoa Independence Day - Published by A H Forsgren, Studios, Apia, Western Samoa Samoan scenes - the house of high chief Mata'afa. Published by A H Forsgren Studio, Apia, Western Samoa. Greetings from Samoa - Native gathering coconuts / Published by A H Forsgren Studios, Apia, Western Samoa Quantity: 20 postcards. Physical Description: Coloured photographs on postcards, approximately 90 x 140 mm. Provenance: Donated by Mrs Holly Bennett in 2002.