West-Watson, Campbell (Archbishop), 1877-1953

Date: 1930-1953

From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives

Reference: PAColl-0785-1-146

Description: Photographs taken for publication in NZ Free Lance between 1930 and 1953. Includes two photographs taken at Bradshaw-Holland wedding, 1951; bride & groom (Jowett wedding); Sugeon-Commander R Buddle; Mr & Mrs W Sutherland, 1953; skaters at the opening of the Timaru Indoor Ice Skating Rink, Apr 1951; Jack Hurley's horse `Barras' competiting at Diamond Jubilee Show, Palmerston North, Nov 1950; `Lady Redwin' the best school pony at the Royal Agricultural Show, Auckland 1951 carrying John Davis, Charlie Swanson & Garrie Bowrie. Also delegates at meeting of the primary-producing groups, published in NZ Free Lance, 9 Oct 1946 (include N F Taylor of Waikato; H E Blyde of North Taranaki; E McCullam of South Taranaki. C H Crawford of Takapau, Hawke's Bay; P S Plummer of Waipawa; R W Kebbel of Wairarapa. W N Perry of Cambridge; A P O'Shea of Wellington; B V Cooksley of Wellington; W W Mulholland of Wellington). Also A H Ward (Director of Herd Improvement) and H W Davey of Hamilton, at Dominion Dairy Conference, 1949. Group photograph of Sunlight League Committee, 1940s; gymnastic display by PT instructors of RNZN, 1950. Quantity: 30 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints

Date: 1945-1948

From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency

Reference: PAColl-4161-01-124

Description: Multiple copies of official and unofficial photographs; nearly all contain captions. Images include: Disembarkation of advance party from `Cheshire' at Kure; fancy dress party for children of servicemen living at HQ BCOF on Etajima; changing of the BCOF guard in Tokyo (3rd NZ Battalion); general view of Anzac Day parade held at Anzac Park, Kure; Guard of Honour for Lt-Gen H C H Robertson (Colonel-in-Chief of BCOF) on his return to Japan (includes Flying Officer Peter Frame & Squadron Leader D F St George & Capt W A Simpson (ADC to the General); fire damage to 22nd NZ Battalion camp at Senzaki; soldiers of 4th NZ Guard Battalion relaxing at the Bankers Club, Tokyo (Driver F G Appleton, Padre H Whitfield, Dvr R F Burgiss, Dvr D R Hiscox & Pfc R J Neson of Texas); S/Sgt N R Fussell watching an examination at an open-air dental surgery; Christ Church, Nara where the 22nd General Synod of the Episcopal Church of Japan was held; group photo of those attending the Synod (Archbishop C W West-Watson, Padre H G Taylor (senior chaplain of 2NZEF (Japan), Rev W T Williams and others); group photo of officers of the 4th NZ Guard Battalion. Garden party held at Commonwealth House, Tokyo by Mr & Mrs McMahon-Ball, British Commonwealth representative on the Allied Council in Japan (includes Col D T Maxwell, Lt-Gen Robert Eichelberger, Brigadier L Potter & Mr Challis (NZ Trade Commissioner)); Brigadier R H Quilliam chatting with Commander Lane of the Royal Australian Navy at the garden party; General Shang Chen, head of the Chinese Military Mission in Japan talking with Mr W McMahon-Ball at the party; guests at the garden party (Capt W I Parry (Australian Military Forces), F/Lieut E Mason (RAAF) and Major P H Martin being served refreshments on the lawn; Mr & Mrs McMahon welcoming Lt-Col G M McCaskill & Capt P J Rodgers; general view of the guests at the garden party. 4th NZ Guard Battalion ball held at Tokyo Kai-Kan - View of crowd at supper table; dancers on the floor. Scenes from the Freyberg Cup rugby match played at Yamaguchi between 27th Battalion and Divisional Cavalry Regiment - Spectators; Minister of Defence, Hon F Jones arriving accompanied by Lt-Col W F Titchener, Major-Gen N W McD Weir; Lt-Col W F Titchener & Lt-Col J A Worsnop watching the match; practice game several weeks before the Freyberg Cup match (Pte C H Hovell, Lance-Cpl C F A Paul, Driver P F Linly & Sgt J Connolly taking part).. Scenes of NZ rugby players competing for the Duntroon Cup at Yamaguchi against Australia (includes players A J Smeaton, G V Plunkett, H D Brown, C Taite, B Knight) Hon F Jones inspecting a guard of honour from 22nd NZ Battalion on his arrival at Headquarters, 2NZEF, Chofu, accompanied by Major-Gen N W McD Weir & Brigadier L Potter; Lt R A Wright & Pte L F Flay on leave at Meiji Art Gallery; aerial views of snow-covered Mt Fuji; NZ Concert Party on stage at Piccadilly Theatre, Tokyo; soldiers relaxing on deck on board `Aotearoa' on a trip round the coast of Chofu. Scenes from the elections of the Japanese House of Representatives - Intelligence Section of 2NZEF (Japan) supervising at polling booths; speaking to an audience at a wrestling match at Hayashikane Shipyards (Sgt J R Irwin & Pte B B Wisnesky).. 14 NZ Squadron on parade in front of their damaged hangars at Iwakuni; group of engineers from 5th Field Company, NZE (Sprs C E George, W R Burns, P Forbes & B Logan); earthquake damage at roadway at Kure dockside (1947). Includes article by Sue Upton about Len Hutchings and his WWII photographs. Caption for group photo of senior staff officers, Component Commanders of BCOF, and Commanders of Allied Military Governemnt regions who were photographed at a farewell dinner for Air Vice Marshal C A Bouchier on the eve of his departure from Japan (names included) Quantity: 190 b&w original photographic print(s). 8 b&w original negative(s).

Date: 1945-1948

From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency

Reference: PAColl-4161-01-131

Description: Multiple copies of official and unofficial photographs; most contain captions. Visit of Archbishop C W West Waston; dedication of St Patrick's Church at Hiro (Headquarters of 34 Australian Infantry Brigade); group at Empire Day reception in Tokyo ( Charge-Sister E A Airey, Col G Jenkins, R L C Challis, Brigadier L Potter, Charge-Sister E M Webb, Col H M Foster, and Sister M A Scott); Empire Day parade at Imperial Plaza, Tokyo; Australian children at church on `Mothering Sunday'; inspection of Japanese boats; capture of Korean vessel; BCOF Talent Quest (winners of silver cup - Pte Ron Tuhoro, Pte Bob Kopua, Bill Heremaia, and R Anaru); Pte Rangi Haronga & Pte George Solomon playing at the radio Talent Quest; `Cosmopolitans' Band (includes LAC Wally Matthews of NZ). Series of photographs of BCOF housing on the island of Eta Jima; BCOF army school at Eta Jima; BCOF children's party at Eta Jima; YMCA helpers reading the British Commonwealth Occupation Force daily newspaper (BCON) at YMCA club at BCOF headquarters, Eta Jima (group includes Miss A Jones of Wellington); 130 Australian General Hospital at Eta Jima; Hodogaya Park (British Commonwealth Cemetery near Yokohama); series of photographs taken during the visit of Hon F Jones, NZ Minister of Defence; anniversary party at Corporals' Club at Iwakuni (group includes A M Gibbs, Corporal A Withers, Corporal J Lewis, and others); ANZAC Parade and medal presentations held at Kure (Capt V H Gilchrist); series of photographs taken on day of the unveiling of memorial plaque to William Adams, first British sailor to land in Japan, by Lt-Gen H C H Robertson. Lt-Gen H C H Robertson handing over the jewel box, to be presented to Princess Elizabeth on the occasion of her wedding, to Capt M J Smythe, who had been selected to courier the gold lacquer box to London; group photo of Commander-in-Chief BCOF, Lt-Gen Robertson and others; Sgt M Johnston & family with Miss J Earle, YWCA representative with BCOF in Japan; Mr & Mrs W MacMahan Ball with Lt-Gen Robertson. Wedding photographs - Cables wedding; Law wedding; Stanton wedding; Capt Gordon Surgenor of Auckland, bestman at one of the weddings, with the bridesmaids. Wing Comander S G Quill; 14 Royal NZ Air Force Squadron ceremonial parade at Iwakuni; visit of units of British Pacific Fleet; Corsair aircraft of No 14 Squadron, RNZAF flying past the control launch during realistic war exercises over the Inland Sea; BCOF Athletic Championships at Anzac Park, Kure (Lt W M Smeeton winning the high jump); group sunbathing at Miyajima (group includes Pte J Eaton, Pte N Castles, Pte C L Rider); cycling demonstration; Col C W Nye, Officer Commanding 130 Australian General Hospital holding baby Susan Margaret Abrahams; presentation to Lt-Gen Robertson as a mark of appreciation for assistance given to Japanese YWCA (includes Marjorie Horner, a member of NZ YWCA); Miss Jean Begg, Director of YWCA Welfare with BCOF and others at a farewell dinner; view of Sumitomo Villa (leave hotel); Coporal H D Farrell and wife on honeymoon at Sumitomo Villa; Air Vice Marshal C A Bouchier inspecting 14 RNZAF Squadron (Flight Lt L G Mitchell, Squadron Leader J J de Willimoff, F/O A S Tye); Air Vice Marshal Bouchier with Air Vice Marshal Neville on board a launch on way to Eta Jima; children at kindergarten and school; sightseeing trip to Nikko; Corporal George Finlay at Iwakuni; Gunner S Whisker & Gunner L R McDonald in gardens of Maiko Hotel (leave hotel) and other photos taken at the hotel; visit of the Chaplains General of the AMF; visit of Lord Tedder, Chief of the Air Staff. Sightseeing at Beppu; Corporal Maurice Wright receiving British Commonwealth Base Rugby League Cup from Brigadier R G H Irving, Base Commander; Sister H Brett of Kelburn (on staff of British Hospital in Tokyo); Miss Jean Begg with others at first international meeting of Japanese YWCA held at Kawana Hotel; group photo of crew of last NZ Dakota courier to make the trip to Japan photographed on arrival at Bofu (F/O R Short, F/Sgt Shirley Britton, F/Lt James Dyer, F/Lt R Weston, and F/Lt Basil Health); photo of Formation Commanders of BCOF attending C-in-C BCOF Conference at Eta Jima; fire at Eta Jima which destroyed barrack buildings; exercises at Matsuyama; Driver T Gibbs of Taihape giving US sailors directions; Senior officers of BCOF photographed with Lt Gen V A H Sturdee, Chief of the Australian General Staff, during his visit (Air Vice Marshal Bouchier, Mrs Sturdee, Lt Gen Robertson, Major C J Miles, Brigadier R G H Irving, Miss Beris Burrell (NZYWCA), Air Vice Marshal J P J McCauley); guests on dias at Hiroshima Peace Festival; series of photos taken on election day, Eta Jima (F/Lt E W Perry, LAC M K Gemmel, LAC Milligan, LAC Daniel, ACI Groom, Sgt J A Lovegrove, Major D D Whitehead, Capt G R Surgenor, LAC L H Marcroft, Brigadier Clifton); patients being interviewed by Commanding Officer Major Wise on their arrival at convalescent depot (Pte N Castles of Featherston & Staff Sergeant P Corley of NSW). Series of photos taken of Miss Shirley Irene Thompson of Sydney to illustrate `Day in the life of an AMWS in Japan'. Quantity: 237 b&w original photographic print(s).

From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency

Reference: PA1-Q-306-0764

Description: The Most Rev Archbishop C W West-Watson, is shown here with the Bishop of Japan. On the Archbishop's left of the back row are Padre H G Taylor (Kaitaia), senior chaplain of 2 NZEF (Japan) and Rev W T Williams (Christchurch), on the right of the back row are the Rev Vial (Liaison officer of the American Episcopal Church) and Padre R Mayston chaplain at BCOF headquarters, Eta Jima.

Date: 1928

By: Weekly press (Newspaper)

Reference: Eph-C-AVIATION-1928-01

Description: Souvenir pamphlet commemorating the trans-Tasman flight of Squadron Leader C E Kingsford Smith, containing photographs of the crowds at his plane's arrival at Wigram Aerodrome, Sickburn, Christchurch. The front cover shows Sir Heaton Rhodes speaking, Bishop West-Watson looking at the plane, and other more general photographs. Inside, Kingsford Smith is shown shaking hands with Captain J L Findlay, the officer in charge of Wigram Aerodrome, and a group photo of the aviators Kingsford Smith, Flight-Lieutenant T P Ulm, Mr T H McWilliam (wireless operator) and H A Litchfield (navigator). There are various photographs of the Southern Cross (plane) and a view of Christchurch from the air. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithgraphs on sheet, folded to 420 x 314 mm.

From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency

Reference: PA1-Q-306-0765

Description: The Most Rev Archbishop C W West-Watson, is shown here with some of the Japanese Bishops. In front from left are Rt Rev Todomu Sugai, Bishop of South Tokyo, and presiding Bishop of the Synod, His Grace Archbishop West-Watson; Rev W T Williams, chaplain to the Archbishop and Padre R Mayston, chaplain at BCOC Headquarters, Eta Jima

Date: 1940

From: Webb, Steffano, 1880-1967: Collection of negatives

Reference: 1/1-008982-F

Description: Anglican bishops of Christchurch. Rt Rev Cambell West-Watson (left) incumbent from 1926 to 1951, and Rt Rev Churchill Julius incumbent from 1890 to 1925. Copy negative made by Steffano Webb. Quantity: 1 b&w copy negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative

Date: [ca 191-?]

From: Webb, Steffano, 1880-1967: Collection of negatives

Reference: 1/1-008983-F

Description: Copy negative taken by the Steffano Webb Photographic Studio, Christchurch. Photographer of original unidentified. Source of descriptive information - Negative register and inscriptions on negative. Quantity: 1 b&w copy negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic negative

Date: [ca 192-?]

From: Webb, Steffano, 1880-1967: Collection of negatives

Reference: 1/1-008984-F

Description: Copy negative taken by the Steffano Webb Photographic Studio, Christchurch. Photographer of original unidentified. Source of descriptive information - Negative register and inscriptions on negative. Quantity: 1 b&w copy negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic negative

Date: 1945-1948

From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency

Reference: PAColl-4161-01-123

Description: Multiple copies of many of the official photographs; all contain captions. Images include: Sightseeing trip to Kamakura to see the Daibutsu or Great Buddha (Lt R Chapman-Taylor, L/Cpl A Fyfe & Pte F J Coy), and 11-faced image of Hase Kannon; Pte A E Julian surveying fire damage to 22nd NZ Battalion's camp at Senzaki; Pte R F Rutherford amongst the wreckage of the cook-house; soldiers being vaccinated before return to NZ (L/Cpl J M Hoyes, Pte J McKevie, Cpl C E A Jermone); ANZAC Day commemorations at Chofu Headquarters showing 19 NZASC Coy, 22nd NZ Battalion, and Brigade Headquarters staff (Padre H G Taylor reading the address, behind him are Brig L Potter, Major H W Barnett, Major B A Andrews & Capt Rev R F Kenward); opening of 22nd General Synod of the Episcopal Church of Japan at Nara (Rev Archbishop West-Watson, H R Cross & Lt-Col Harrington); scene during the Holy Communion service which preceded the opening of the Synod (Rev W T Williams, Bishop Sugai and Archbishop West-Watson); A company from 27th NZ Battalion headed by 2NZEF brass band (Japan) marching through Tokyo to take over from 2 NZ Divisional Cavalry in the plaza of the Imperial Palace; special cash vouchers; Members of NZ Concert Party on stage at YMCA Hall, Mizuba (Will Yates and soprano Joyce Izett). Views of Kawana Hotel, the leave centre for (BCOF) British Commonwealth Occupation Force, showing the hotel and soldiers enjoying the facilities - Pte R Telford and Pte W McLauchlan enjoying a traditional Japanese meal; view of the swimming pool; horse-riding (Pte W McLauchlan, R E Telford, A L Athan, R Knight, M Wright, Lt H Bleasdale); playing golf (Lt H Bleasdale, Pte R E Telford, S/Sgt G B Dean, Cpl R Pearce, Sgt J A Duxfield & Cpl J W Williams); Lt Harry Bleasdale taking a bath in an `ofuro'. Trooper K E March taking a photo of the Nippon Geikjo, the largest theatre in Japan, from the roof of the Union Jack Club (new BCOF club), Tokyo; Chief of the General Staff, Major-General N W McD Weir chatting informally with his nephew Cpl I M Weir, a member of 27th Battalion stationed at Yamaguchi. Several images taken during visit of Hon F Jones, Minister of Defence, to Japan - Visit to BCOF holiday resort at Beppu (Major B A Andrews, Capt M Pirrittm, Mr Robertson, Major-General McD Weir, Brig L Potter, Lt M R Kennedy and Minister watching a crocodile); trying the flavour of one of the mineral pools at Beppu; chatting with B D Hunter, a patient in 6th NZ General Hospital at Kiwa (includes Trooper T Watson, Major D McGavin & Sister M S Lochore); viewing the Ozuki building project (Lt-Col G M McCaskill, Mr J A Robertson (private secretary), Major T G Emery, Major-Gen Weir, & Brig L Potter); visit to 100 foot Buddha; talking to members of 22nd battalion fire-fighting unit at Chofu; inspecting Guard of Honour from 5 NZ Engineer Works Company, Yamaguchi (Lt E M von Keisenberg & Major E A Flymm); visiting nurses at 6th NZ General hospital at Kiwa; talking with members of 5th NZ Engineers Works Company and other units stationed at Yamaguchi; meeting the Commanding Officer of 22nd NZ Battalion, Lt-Col G M McCaskill (Major B A Andrews in background); shown around barracks area at Yamaguchi by CO of 27th NZ Battalion Lt-Col W F Titchener; chatting with Cpl G M Stephenson of 27th NZ Battalion. Acting Commander-in-Chief, Air Vice Marshal F M Bladin presenting Duntroon Cup to Lt R Wright, captain of the NZ team that won the annual rugby competition between BCOF teams. Images taken during and after the rugby competition for the Freyberg Cup held at Freyberg Park, Yamaguchi between 27th Battalion & Divisional Cavalry Regiment. Shows Hon F Jones presenting cup to Lt J M Potts (includes Lt-Col Titchener, Brig L Potter & Lt-Col J A Worsnop); Hon J Jones being introduced to members of both teams; Trooper T H Rhodes, Capt C Taite and Lt R Wright taking time off for refreshments; supporters from both sides watching from the side-lines; Lt-Col W F Titchener & Lt-Col J A Worsnop watching their teams play. Pte J F Walles records his vote at 27th Battalion's coastal station at Hagi; officers of NZ Brigade at Iwakuni enroute to Kure for transport home to NZ; group photo of NZ Brigade Brass Band (all named on back); Brigadier L Potter congratulating the bride and groom after the first NZ wedding in B.C.O.F Japan (Capt W L Dillon & Sister Eve Rolston); map showing where NZ troops will be stationed in Japan (caption reads "shows island of Eta-jima in Hiroshima Bay where it is expected the NZ Brigade of BCOF will be stationed"). Quantity: 208 b&w original photographic print(s).