Lighthouses - New Zealand - Northland Region

Date: 1 Jan 1879-29 Nov 1912

Reference: MS-Papers-3543

Description: Lists the Principal and Assistant Keepers from 1879 to 1912 and their dates of service Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 1 folder(s) (2 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript Provenance: Original compiled from the Register of Service book, lighthouse keepers' reports, and Government steamer reports and passenger lists by National Archives

Date: 2007

By: Beaglehole, Helen Elizabeth, 1946-

Reference: MS-Papers-8821

Description: Comprises letter to Helen Beaglehole from Neil Hudson relating to harbour navigational aids, particularly with regard to Bean Rocks Lighthouse and other beacons in Waitemata Harbour. Mr Hudson describes the maintenance work done while he was master of the floating crane `Hikinui' in the 1980s. Also relates earlier events (ca 1950s) when he was working on the government steamer `Maitai' and the Union Company's vessel `Kawaroa', both of which serviced lighthouses, at Cuvier Island and Taranga Island Includes covering letter from Helen Beaglehole.. Source of title - Supplied by Library Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescript Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donation, Helen Beaglehole, 2007

Date: 1977

From: McPike, Joan Norma, 1919- :Twenty-two lighthouses of New Zealand. Wellington, Ra Moana Prints 1977

Reference: A-104-056-a

Description: View of the lighthouse at the southern entrance to the Bay of Islands and off-shore islands Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph 335 x 445 mm

Date: 1840, 1941 - 1959

From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives

By: Hardcastle, Peter Richard, 1921-1991; Whites Aviation Ltd; Ross, Neville, active 1959

Reference: PAColl-0785-1-025

Description: Quantity: 33 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints

Date: 1964 - 1975

Reference: Eph-B-LIGHTHOUSE

Description: Includes flyers with a photograph and brief history of each of the following lighthouses: New Zealand Ministry of Transport. Marine Division. Cape Reinga lighthouse [1960-1970s] New Zealand Marine Department. Tiri Tiri lighthouse. 1964 New Zealand Marine Department. Godley Head lighthouse. 1964 New Zealand Marine Department. Akaroa Head lighthouse. 1964 Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs on flyers, sizes varying up to 330 mm.

Date: 19 Sep 1992

From: Rawene Public Library oral history project

By: Carr, Arnold Gerald, 1903-2000

Reference: OHInt-0641/03

Description: Arnold Gerald Carr born Inglewood, Taranaki 1903. Gives family background and talks about parents' early married life on dairy farm in Taranaki. Recalls marriage and move to Rawene where they spent twenty years. Discusses employment, driving ferries for Cyril Williams, mainly on the `Lister' which towed the car-ferry barge. Refers to `Sierra' and Harry Sharland. Other ferries mentioned include: `Malaita', `Kiwi' `Buttercup' and `Dairymaid'. Refers to Joe Slade. Recalls story of lighthouse during World War II. Explains that Cyril Williams sold to Subritsky Brothers. Discusses involvement with Rawene Fire Brigade and building the first fire station in 1952. Recalls being given the first Landrover fire engine brought out from England and refers to Fire Chief Varley from Wellington who visited and approved their enterprise. Mentions Tanner Chaston, Peter Williams and local builder, Arthur Bridge. Describes first call out to fire in shop at Kohukohu. Recalls other fires including Opononi Hotel which was destroyed. Recalls Rawene's Christmas parades and refers to Andrewes' decorated truck. Recalls that Rawene in the 1950s was a busy place with plenty of dances and social life. List players in the band from Kaikohe - Barry & Lionel Andrewes, Eric Harnett and his brother-in-law on accordions. Interviewer(s) - Vilia Chisholm Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-010751 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3805.

Date: 1977

From: McPike, Joan Norma, 1919- :Twenty-two lighthouses of New Zealand. Wellington, Ra Moana Prints 1977

Reference: A-104-066

Description: View of the lighthouse on Burgess Island Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph 445 x 335 mm

Date: 1977

From: McPike, Joan Norma, 1919- :Twenty-two lighthouses of New Zealand. Wellington, Ra Moana Prints 1977

Reference: A-104-051-a

Description: View of Cape Regina Lighthouse situated at the top of the North Island near Spirits Bay. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph 335 x 445 mm

Date: 1977

From: McPike, Joan Norma, 1919- :Twenty-two lighthouses of New Zealand. Wellington, Ra Moana Prints 1977

Reference: A-104-051

Description: View of Cape Regina Lighthouse situated at the top of the North Island near Spirits Bay. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph 335 x 445 mm

Date: 1977

From: McPike, Joan Norma, 1919- :Twenty-two lighthouses of New Zealand. Wellington, Ra Moana Prints 1977

Reference: A-104-056

Description: View of the lighthouse at the southern entrance to the Bay of Islands and off-shore islands Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph 335 x 445 mm

Date: 1975

From: Stafford, Donald Murray, 1927- :The `Far North' ; art prints from original drawings by Don Stafford, Rotorua, Thermalart Productions, 1975.

Reference: A-104-045

Description: The lighthouse at Cape Reinga, with the sea behind. Two people stand by a multi-directional signpost in the left background Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, 202 x 254 mm

Date: 1977

From: McPike, Joan Norma, 1919- :Twenty-two lighthouses of New Zealand. Wellington, Ra Moana Prints 1977

Reference: A-104-066-a

Description: View of the lighthouse on Burgess Island Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph 445 x 335 mm

Date: ca 1928

From: Original photographic prints and postcards from the file print collection, Box 18

By: Auckland weekly news (Newspaper)

Reference: PAColl-7581-98

Description: Men alongside a lighthouse on the summit of one of the Chickens Islands, circa 1928. Shows seven men, with gas bottles, next to a small white tower, with a light atop. Auckland Weekly News photograph. Photographer unidentified. Original caption reads: "Summit of Chicken Island and lighthouse. Carrying party resting for their photograph." Date of publication unknown Inscriptions: Verso - Summit of Chicken Island and lighthouse. Carrying party resting for their photograph. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 21.5 x 16.6 cm

Date: 1930s

From: Edwards, Gerald Harry, 1910- :Negatives

Reference: 1/4-018400-G

Description: Landing stores from the ship "Matai" for the Cape Maria Van Diemen lighthouse. Shows a group on a circular platform with ladders (below the lighthouse?) on the edge of a rocky outcrop. Stores are being winched from a row boat in the water below. The "Matai" is a short distance offshore. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).

Date: [between 1920 and 1945]

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-10031-G

Description: Copy negative taken by Leo White. Original photographer not known. Labelled 'sword Quantity: 1 b&w copy negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative, 3.25 x 4.25 inches

Date: [188-?]

From: Tyree Studio: Negatives of Nelson and Marlborough districts

Reference: 10x8-0993-G

Description: Farewell Spit lighthouse and group alongside, circa 1880s, photographed by the Tyree Studio. Source of descriptive information - Notes on file print. Date estimated by cataloguer. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - Farewell Spit Lighthouse Tyree Photo 9049 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative

Date: 27 Dec 1947

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-10202-F

Description: Photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, ¼ plate

Date: 27 Dec 1947

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-10199-F

Description: Photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, ¼ plate

Date: [Between 1930 and 1934]

From: Bledisloe, Charles Bathurst, Viscount, 1867-1958 :Snapshots of New Zealand

Reference: PA1-f-015-23

Description: North Cape Lighthouse, photographed in the early 1930s by Lord Bledisloe. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Toned gelatin silver print 20.5 x 30.5 cm, mounted on album page

Date: [1939-1947]

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-10357-G

Description: Photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 3.25 x 4.25 inches