Bridges - New Zealand - Wellington Region

Date: 1860-1900

By: Masterton Historical Society

Reference: PAColl-7329

Description: Photographs of Masterton including: Bannister's farm on the north bank of the Waipoua River at Akura with Charles Bannister standing on the bank; the militia of 1866, presenting arms, led by Captain Walter Perry (all names given in the caption); the Coles' house on Bridge Street (now Queen Street) and a studio portrait of what may be the Coles family; views of Queen Street; a crowd in the street for the opening of the new Post Office with the Public Institute behind it; a sale of sheep at the saleyards; a procession by friendly societies past the Prince of Wales stables; James Wrigley and his family outside his bootmaking business; James Wrigley and his wife and son John; a cart travelling over the Te Ore Ore bridge; the Anglican church; the first Post Office next to Iorn's Bannister store ca 1856; panoramic views of the town; the Waipoua River near the site of the old Kaikokirikiri Pa; Masterton school picnic at Woodroofe's farm; a painting of Worksop Farm owned by the Dixons by Charles Barraud; a band and procession on Queen Street passing Westlake's saddlery and Winzenberg's photography shop; Masterton's first band outside the Royal Hotel with E Braggins, the licencee and conductor (other names given on the reverse of the print); a ballast train coming from the ballast pit near the railway train with men standing on the carts; the Wrigley family in a field of cattle at their farm; a baby show; an 1854 land receipt for a section purchased by Iorns; a group of eighteen blacksmiths holding their implements; Liberal Party celebrations at Solway Show Grounds after the 1905 election with Seddon, Ward and others (named on the reverse of the print); William Hodgson Donald; Sergeant Price of the Masterton police; Donald Solway Donald; Mr and Mrs Charles Dixon; W W McCardle; and a tinsmith, one of the early residents. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 30 b&w copy photographic print(s). Physical Description: Photographic prints Processing information: Negatives were allocated at 1/2-003434 to 1/2-003471 and 003673 to 003674 (duplicate at 1/2-004343) although only sixteen of these were made. Replacement negatives for two images at 1/2-132742 and 151351. 1/1-000763 to 1/1-000778 may also relate to this collection.

Date: 1913

By: Lee, Ina, active 1908-1931

Reference: A-123-023

Description: View near the mouth of the Hutt River, looking past a bridge towards Wellington Harbour and Wellington Heads. Houses at Petone are visible Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour 286 x 210 mm

Date: 1987 - 1990

From: Parnham, J W :Houses and buildings in Petone, Alicetown and Wellington

By: Parnham, John Warrington, 1917-2006

Reference: PAColl-1618-1

Description: Parliament buildings, Petone Fire Station during and after construction, plaque installed at the Patrick Street Historical Precinct by the New Zealand Historic Places Trust, Hutt River viaduct, and houses in Alicetown Quantity: 16 b&w original photographic print(s). Finding Aids: Photocopies identifying Alicetown houses and Patrick street plaque housed with collection. Provenance: Photographs taken by Mr Parnham

Date: 1985

From: Alington, William Hildebrand, 1929- :[Architectural plans. 1950-1990s]

By: Alington Group Architects

Reference: A-403-035

Description: Shows a plan and elevation of a footbridge crossing Culliford Drive and joining the Music Department to the Laby Building. Original file numbering was: 004.01.12.008 Quantity: 1 plan(s). 6 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Photocopy, 297 x 420 mm. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - MS-Group-1524 - To Photographic Archive - Photographs and slides.

Date: 1923-1929

From: Hutt County Council : Records

Reference: MS-Papers-1293-167/2

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).

From: Davis, William Henry Whitmore, 1812-1901 :Photographs of Wellington and district

By: Davis, William Henry Whitmore, 1812-1901

Reference: PA7-11-54

Description: Quantity: 1 b&w copy photographic print(s).

Date: 1890 - 1899

Reference: G-696

Description: Hutt River with the bridge and surrounding buildings including the Roman Catholic Church spire Fourth bridge of four 70ft. arches was built by Mr A (Gus) Petherick, and was opened in 1872. Used for 32 years Quantity: 1 oil(s). Physical Description: Oil painting on canvas 409 x 566 mm

Date: 1923-1932

From: Hutt County Council : Records

Reference: MS-Papers-1293-279

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1912

By: Venning, Geoffrey Vosper, active 1910s

Reference: G-294

Description: Looking along the Hutt River with trees on both sides, towards a bridge Paint flaked off along the base of the picture Quantity: 1 oil(s). Physical Description: Oil on canvas, 610 x 912 mm

Date: 1853

From: Pearse, John, 1808-1882: [Album. 1851-1856]

Reference: E-455-f-065-2

Description: The Hutt River and bridge on the left, two two-storied buildings, probably the two hotels, other single-storied buildings, the church with a small bell-tower on the right. The bush-clad western hills are in the background. The church was located in Myrtle Street Inscriptions: Album page - bottom centre - title in ink. Additional title in pencil on reverse of work. Physical Description: Pencil sketch on buff paper, 132 x 272 mm

Date: 1969

From: Eiby, George Allison, 1918-1992 :[Wellington sketchbook]. December 1968-November 1969, 1971.

Reference: E-475-f-014

Description: View of the bridge over the Hutt River at Akatarawa Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour 273 x 370 mm

Date: 1843

Reference: Plans-80-1092

Description: Shows elevation and ordinary level of water Inscriptions: Recto - bottom centre - In pencil: Proposal no 2 Hutt Bridge 1843 never built. L Hall Quantity: 1 plan(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on linen backed paper

Date: 1875 - 1885

From: Holmes, Katherine McLean, 1849-1925 :Pencil and watercolour drawings 1868-1891

By: Holmes, Katherine McLean, 1849-1925

Reference: E-326-f-131

Description: Looking towards the Tinakori Hills across the Hobson Street Bridge, with scrub (possibly yarrow) on either side of the entrance to a suspension footbridge Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - K. Holmes Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Pencil and watercolour 350 x 248 mm

Date: 1847

Reference: A-023-015

Description: Also shows Molesworth's windmill and Aglionby Arms in position to which it was moved some time in 1850's. Fort Richmond had been pulled down by 1860. Formerly attributed to William Swainson; attribution is now based on close similiarity to privately owned signed work, and on George Swainson's known use of white chalk highlights. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Pencil, wash and white chalk, 170 x 240 mm

Date: 1854

From: Pearse, John, 1808-1882: [Album. 1851-1856]

Reference: E-455-f-084-7

Description: Clipping, possibly from the Cook Strait Guardian, recording the amount raised by John Pearse for building a bridge across Kumutoto Stream (Woodward Street - Lambton Quay junction). Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Newsclipping, 90 x 60 mm

Date: [ca 1870s-1880s]

From: Davis, William Henry Whitmore, 1812-1901 :Photographs of Wellington and district

By: Davis, William Henry Whitmore, 1812-1901

Reference: PA7-10-07

Description: Quantity: 1 b&w copy photographic print(s).

Date: 1871

By: New Zealand. Public Works Department

Reference: MapColl-832.4743gmbj/1871/Acc.4343

Description: Plan of the new Hutt Bridge (1871) over the Hutt River, showing its vicinity to buildings on either side of the river, including the Whitewood's Hotel. Shingle banks, roads, the Aglionby Arms (N Valentine) and the music hall are shown. Note on map: Tracing from which printed accompanied Engineer-in-chief's report of 18/11/1872. PWD 679. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Diazo photoprint, linen backed, 69.5 x 57.5 cm.

Date: 1854

From: Pearse, John, 1808-1882: [Album. 1851-1856]

Reference: E-455-f-068-2

Description: A clearing in tall bush, with tree stumps and a two-storied farmhouse and sheds in the background, a man standing at the front door. In the foreground, a low bridge crosses a stream, with several people seated on the opposite bank Dating: January 1854 date suggested from another dated view of the same area on the same album page, E-455-f-068-1 Other Titles - Mangaroa Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Ink drawing, 134 x 195 mm

Date: [1890s-1900s]

From: Gear Meat Company Ltd :Photographs of Gear Meat Co

By: Gear Meat Company Ltd

Reference: PAColl-D-0165

Description: Photograph of the Gear Meat Company, Petone looking south to Somes Island. Houses line both sides of Hutt Road in the foreground. In the immediate foreground is a timber yard and a bridge across the railway line. There is a horse and cart parked on the road. One the far right is a building on Jackson Street with Baker Bros estate advertisement painted on the side. Photographer unidentified; date possibly 1890s or early 1900s. Compare with image at PAColl-D-0162 taken on the same day from a slightly different angle Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: 350 x 545 mm on card

Date: Between 1923 and 1924

From: Moore, Robert Percy, 1881-1948 :Panoramic photographs of New Zealand

By: George, William H, active 1923-1928

Reference: Pan-0855-F

Description: Panoramic view of the Hutt River running across the image, a long wooden bridge visible centre right, and 8-strut power poles in left foreground. Taken by Robert Percy Moore Refer also Pan-0850-F, Pan-0851-F, Pan-0852-F and Pan-0853-F Source of descriptive information - date from the fact that R P Moore's client was Mr W H George who left Wellington to live in Australia at the end of 1923 or early 1924 Inscriptions: Marginal notes on tape - W.H. George Haywards 2 copies 2 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Panoramic negative 24.5 x 113.8 cm