Mathews, William John, 1882-1965

Date: 28 September 1909

From: Mathews, Peter Clifford William, 1941-1980 :Photographs

Reference: PAColl-0036-8-12

Description: The Wedding breakfast of William Mathews and Edith Clark. Photographed by an unknown photographer on the 28th of September 1909. The breakfast is laid in the front room of the Clark's family home, `Whakahara,' Northern Wairoa, Northland. The portrait on the wall is of George Clark (Snr). Whakahara homestead was established in 1860. It was located north of Tokatoka on the edge of the Northern Wairoa River, Northland, and was one of the first trading stations established in the region. Quantity: 1 b&w copy photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print, 23.7 x 18.2 cm

Date: 28 September 1909

From: Mathews, Peter Clifford William, 1941-1980 :Photographs

Reference: PAColl-0036-8-08

Description: People at the wedding of William Mathews and Edith Clark, Whakahara, Nothern Wairoa. Photographed by an unknown photographer on the 28th of September 1909. Back row from left: John Anderson (step father of William Mathews). Gertrude Clark (mother of Sir Edmund Hillary). Dinah (Helen) Clark. Alice Hyatt (teacher). Mrs Young (on verandah). Middle row from left: Charlie Clark. Uncle John Paton. Edwin Clark (boy). Annie Clark. Harriet Clark (mother of the bride). Mr Longford (family friend). Florence Clark. The Vicar and his wife. Front row from left: Grandma Anderson (nee Battensby). Chris Geraghty (Mable Clark's friend). William Mathews. Edith Mathews. Mable Clark. Mr Shepherd (teacher). Ada Clark (M.B.E. bridesmaid). Herbert and Nellie Paton. George Clark Jnr. Doris Clark (flower girl). Uncle William Clark. The marriage took place in Tekopuru Church. The reception was held at Whakahara homestead, Northern Wairoa, Northland. Quantity: 1 b&w copy photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print, 23.7 x 19 cm

Date: 28 September 1909

From: Mathews, Peter Clifford William, 1941-1980 :Photographs

Reference: PAColl-0036-8-09

Description: The wedding of William Mathews and Edith Clark, Whakahara, Nothern Wairoa. Photographed by an unknown photographer on the 28th of September 1909. Those present are from the left: Dorice Mildred Rose Clark (married name Storey). Chris Geraghty. William John Mathews (known as Willie). Edith Clark. Mable Clark. Ada Clark. Mr Shepherd (teacher, Northern Wairoa). The marriage took place in Tekopuru Church. The reception was held at Whakahara homestead, Northern Wairoa, Northland. This photograph was probably taken on the Whakahara property. Quantity: 1 b&w copy photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print, 23.8 x 17.3 cm

Date: [ca1909]

From: Mathews, Peter Clifford William, 1941-1980 :Photographs

Reference: PAColl-0036-8-13

Description: Bushmen William Mathews, Dan Galvin, and Jo Simkin photographed by G E Edwards of Tokatoka in about 1909. The axes are Kelley brand, very long in the blade, good for scarfing, and four and a half pounds in weight. The men have just finished `sniping' the nose on the kauri log. This photographe was most likely taken at the Bore Creek bush workings. Logs were `sniped' to make it easier for bullock teams to haul them. Quantity: 1 b&w copy photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print, 23.3 x 18cm