Mason and Porter Ltd

Date: 1982

Reference: Eph-C-TIMBER-1982-01

Description: Tabloid paper issued for those attending an exhibition of wood-processing machinery, at Auckland Showgrounds, 27-30 July 1982. The paper advertises firms that had displays at the exhibition, and shows photographs of their products and machines: WPM (NZ) Ltd., Fastening Systems Ltd., C & R Sanders Ltd., Masport NZ Ltd., Charles Palmer & Co. Ltd., Savage Engineering, S I Furnco, Gibenim-planti SPA, EPAC Productions Ltd., Louis Eichmann Ltd., Brittain Wynyard & Co Ltd., W & R Jack Ltd., Thode Machine Knives Ltd, H M Fogarty Ltd, Decorative Boards Ltd, Peterson Chemicals Ltd, Manufacturing Supplies Ltd, Viking Ironcraft (1978) Ltd, Dominion Merchants (1968) Ltd, Hayes Engineering Ltd, Able Staples (NZ) Ltd, Wagner - SprayTech N.Z. Ltd. The centre spread shows an exhibition layout with numbered stands for each exhibitor. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs on tabloid paper of 8 pages, 420 x 287 mm.

Date: 1990 - 1999

Reference: Eph-B-HOUSEHOLD-Fire-1990s

Description: Includes advertising for: Castworks. Magnum cast iron in colour. Series 300 the Designer Collection; series 200 the Townhouse Collection; series 100 the Homestead Collection. [1990s] Fisher Stoves; division of Nelson Reliance Engineering Co Ltd. Fisher Handbuilt Traditional (Blenheim, Denniston, Lochinvar, Highwic). Flyer [1990s?] The Fireplace Ltd. [Set of stapled sheets showing installation methods for Jetmaster inbuilt fires]. 1999 Harris Flame Technology. EFEL Oil Heating. Flyer [1990s?] Hewitson Enviro-Heat Ltd. Contessa; deluxe model shown [1990s]. Flyer Janssens. Jayline woodfire installation instructions. Free stander mod.wfs-09- [1990?] Jetmaster. No open fireplace quite compares with a Jetmaster [1990s?] Kent, New Zealand's No 1 brand in heating. Kent, exclusive to the BBQ Factory, direct to you [ca 1993?] Kent Heating (1990) Ltd. Kent, a world leader (photocopied pamphlet showing different models: Spectra, Sherwood, Fiorenzi, Logfire, Logger, Tilefire)[1990s] Kent Heating (1990) Ltd. Kent; the 1992 collection of environmentally friendly woodfires. Kent Heating (1990) Ltd. Kent Multifuel freestanding heater. Installation and operation manual. [ca 1990-1997] Kent Heating (1990) Ltd. Kent Sherwood clean air freestanding heater. Installation and operation instructions. February 1996 Kent Heating (1990) Ltd. Kent Spectra assembly and installation instructions. [ca 1990?] Masport wood fires. Cast iron. New edition (Models Belvedere, Colorado, Panorama, Panorama Deluxe). [1990?] Masport Woodfire. Installing and operating instructions for Masport woodfires [ca 1990] Masport wood fires (including LE 2000, LE 3000, LE 5000, LE 7000, Le Provincial, Arcadia, and pot bellies). [1990s?] Milan Heating Systems Ltd. Standard installation. Piccolo specifications. 1 Oct. 1999 Pyro Classic Fires. For that warm cosy feeling. Pyro Classic IV. The Advertising House 1999. W H Harris Ltd. Welcome home to the warmth of Woodsman woodstoves. 2/90 [1990] W H Harris Ltd. Woodsman woodstoves. Specifications (for Rata, Ashley, Balmoral, Sequoia, Jarrah, Ebony). January 1991 (2 copies) Yunca, a division of Terry Young Ltd. Yunca multi-fuel heaters; the harmony of art and technology. [1990s?] Yunca Heating. Features of a genuine Yunca flue guard; with covering letter about untested flue guards, 12 November 1998 Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Booklets, pamphlets and fliers, sizes varying up to 340 mm.

Date: 1950 - 1981 - 1999

Reference: Eph-B-LAWNMOWERS-1900s

Description: Includes: 1950s?: All you need to know to mow ... with your Masport De Luxe Rotacut. 1958: Masport Rotacut 18 inch motor mower. Owner manual. This a a Masport Rotacut [Label] Outboard Marine. Iron Horse Model c-12B. Owners manual and parts catalogue. 1958 first edition. 1981: Electrolux Flymo goes like a bird. Electric GLE 38 [1981] Electrolux Flymo goes like a bird. Petrol GL 47 [1981] 1999: Flymo. Hovermowers, hand mowers, petrol powered lawn mowers, electric powered lawn mowers, trimmers, blower vac [ca 1999] Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs and offset prints, sizes varying up to 330 mm. Provenance: 1958 items donation from the collection of Jack Ladyman, Palmerston North, 2017.

Date: 1940 - 1989

From: [Ephemera of octavo sizes relating to lawnmowers]

Reference: Eph-A-LAWNMOWERS-1940/1989

Description: Includes: 1948: Mason & Porter Ltd. Masport "Service" ball-bearing, 1948 series. [Card] (2 copies) 1950s?: Mason & Porter Ltd. Masport Lawn Sprite motor mower instruction book. [1950s?] 1960s?: Masport Cleveland [Folded card - Assembly, maintenance, parts list. 1960s?] 1963: Morrison Industries Ltd. Morrison warranty. 5 November 1963 Mason & Porter Ltd. Masport 18" 2-stroke de Luxe Rotacut. Owner manual [ca 1967] 1968: Charles H Pugh Ltd: ATCO battery electric mowers. printed in England by W W Curtis Ltd, Coventry. 200 MHX 10/68 [1968?] 1970s?: Flymo / Mellersta Skanes Civiltryckeri AB, Horby [1970s?]. Pamphlet 1970: Mason & Porter Ltd. Masport owner manual, Premier 2 [1970] Mason & Porter Ltd. Masport Premier [Label] Mason & Porter Ltd. Masport owner's guarantee 8 October 1970. Card Morrison Industries Ltd. Mow Morrison and make lawn easy; featuring five new rotary design features and four engine options. [Booklet] 1970s: Mason & Porter Ltd. Masport owner manual, Premier 4 [1970s] 1985: Electrolux Flymo; your next mower. Pamphlet [ca 1985]

Date: 1978

From: K E Niven and Co :Commercial negatives

Reference: 35mm-79715-F

Description: Copy - Masport Pittsburg pot belly stove brochure, taken for Communication Arts Ltd and the Public Service Investment Society in 1978 by K E Niven and Co, commercial photographers of Wellington. Other - Reference number 1235/78. Communication Arts PSIS pyjamas Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s) strip with two images. Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative

Date: 1978

From: K E Niven and Co :Commercial negatives

Reference: 35mm-79101-F

Description: Masport lawnmower, taken for Catts-Patterson Co NZ Ltd in 1978 by K E Niven and Co, commercial photographers of Wellington. Other - Reference number 1400/78. Catts Patterson Motor Mower Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s) strip with five images. Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative

Date: 1962 - 1966

By: Mason and Porter Ltd; Leader Press Group

Reference: Eph-B-FARM-MACHINERY-1964-01

Description: Illustrated advertising pamphlet for a rotary hoe, showing a range of hook tines, square blade cultivating tines, curved blade cultivating tines, a ridger, tool bar and tool bar bracket. Also shows the tractor transmission unit and ratchet wheel. Quantity: 1 pamphlet. Physical Description: Photolithographs on folded pamphlet, 270 x 206 mm.

Date: 1970 - 1979

Reference: Eph-B-HOUSEHOLD-Fire-1970s

Description: Includes advertising for: Aabaas Bros Ltd. The Hot Box; half the price and twice the heat. [ca 1974]. Pamphlet AHI Metal Forming Company. Phoenix pot belly; the traditional solid fuel space heater / cooker, faithfully recreated. [1970s?]. Flyer AHI Metal Forming Company. Phoenix, the open fireplace that radiates new warmth. [ca 1978]. Flyer Blazeco Industries Ltd. Blazeco convection fireplaces; the royal family of fireplaces [Models called Duke, Queen, Jester, Grand Duke. ca 1977]. Pamphlet (2 copies) Bosca Industries Ltd. Bosca Major solid fuel space heater [1970s]. Flyer Champion chip heater; installation and operating instructions [1978] Champion chip heater; hot water on tap for greater power savings. [1970s?]. Coloured flyer, and photocopied pamphlet L J Fisher & Co Ltd. Metal Forming Division. Fisher Firehood; the furniture fireplace. The stylish, easy to clean furniture fireplace from Fisher. Installation and maintenance [1970s] The Foundry Hawkes Bay. "Cavalier" assembly instructions [1960-1970s?]. 3 photocopied sheets The Foundry Hakes Bay. The "Griffin" parlour stove; the "Griffin" Deluxe model [1970s?]. Flyer The Foundry Hawkes Bay. The new technology "Sahara", a controlled combustion heat generator; optional "in wall" or "on hearth" installation. [1970s?]. Flyer Geo Fry & Son. Romesse stoves. Component parts [ca 1977??]. Flyer Gillies Foundry & Engineering Co Ltd (Oamaru). There's a lifetime of housewarming in an Empress, the Queen of Hearths [1970s?]. Flyer (2 copies) Gillies Manufacturing Co Ltd. present one of England's largest-selling homeheaters "Empress" [ca 1978??]. Flyer (2 copies) Gillies Manufacturing Co Ltd. Juno, the aristocrat of solid-fuel console space heaters. The very first solid fuel, console space heater in New Zealand to meet and maintain the requirements of the Clean Air Act [1972]. Flyer (2 copies) Meet new "Juno", the continental space heater that burns its own smoke .. and prevents air pollution.ade in N.Z. under licence to Buderus'sche Eisenwerke Wetzlar Western Germany by Gillies Manufacturing Co Ltd. [1970s?]. Flyer (2 copies) Gillies Manufacturing Co Ltd. Installation instructions for 'Juno' space heaters. NZ Standard 7421, 1972 (2 different formats, 2 copies of one, and 1 of the other) Gillies Manufacturing Co Ltd. Juno space heater installation [Letter and diagram. 1978] Gillies Manufacturing Co Ltd. Presenting the all-new Scandinavian range by Gillies (Norseman and Narvik). [1970s?]. Pamphlet Gillies Manufacturing Co Ltd. Installation guide for Narvik & Norseman combination open fire-space heater by Gillies [1970s?]. Flyer Gillies Manufacturing Company Limited. Warmrite console. Enjoy all the advantages of an open fire without sparks, smoke, heat-loss with your new Warmrite Console [1970s?] Gillies Manufacturing Company Ltd. Gillies all new Warmrite Deluxe space heater [1970s?]. Flyer Gillies Manufacturing Co Ltd. Installation instructions Warmrite deluxe space heater. [1970s?]. Flyer Janssens Industries Ltd. Mikado controlled combustion space heater. Dual fuel / wood coal. [ca 1972]. Panphlet H V Jay Ltd. Mandarin, the fireplace of the future. Safer for children, longer lasting; approved by the Insurance Council of New Zealand. Flyer [ca 1977] MacManus Heating Limited. Medway Auto-coal; twin outlet automatic coal fired ducted furnace. 7/3/75 [1975]. Flyer Masport Foundries Ltd. Masport pot belly stoves; warm your heart and home the good old-fashioned way. Now FOUR verey distinctive designs to suit individual needs (Pittsburgh, Klondyke, Fatso, Yukon). 1979. Pamphlet (2 copies) New Zealand Forest Products. When the heat's on ... Rocboard mineral fibre insulating board. April 1979. Pamphlet Nova Appliances Ltd. Pagoda Fireplace; installation & maintenance instructions. [ca 1978?]. Pamphlet Nova Appliances Ltd. George Court's for the Nova Fireplace; installation & maintenance instructions [ca 1978?]. Pamphlet Nova Appliances Ltd. Odlins for the CasaNova fireplace; installation & maintenance instructions [ca 1978?]. Pamphlet The Pot Belly Stove Company Ltd. The Fifeshire stove. [1970s?]. Flyer The Pot Belly Stove Company Ltd. The original 'Schooner' pot belly stove. April 1977. Flyer Southland Heating & Manufacturing Company Limited. Belmac the latest model Mackay heater. Warm, cheerful and lovely to live with [1970s]. Flyer Alistair Young Limited. Spiroloc flues: Juno; Warmrite; Narvik & Norseman; Mackay. Pamphlet [1970s?] Alistair Young Limited. Spiroloc tubing flues. Spiroloc flue applications [1970s]. Flyer Visor Fireplaces Ltd. Visor makes a feature of your fire [ca 1976]. Pamphlet. Visor Fireplaces Ltd. How to install and maintain your Visor fireplace (shows models Standard Warlock, Wide Warlock, Crofter, Witch, Countryman, Knightswood) [1970s?]. Shaped pamphlet of light card. Visor Fireplaces Ltd. How to install and maintain your genuine Visor fireplace. August 1976. Pamphlet (2 copies) Warmaire Industries Ltd. Warmaire heating; installation details [1970s?]. 8 photocopied pages Warmaire Industries Ltd. Warmaire solid fuel space heaters, with the controlled living fire. [1970s]. Pamphlet and flyer Woodbine Company. Woodbine, the clean burning, slow combustion wood miser ... July 1979. Pamphlet Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Booklets, pamphlets and fliers, sizes varying up to 340 mm.