New Zealand Axemen's Association (1979- )

Date: 1962, 1996

By: Warner, Eric Ross, 1933-2010

Reference: Objects-0889

Description: Comprises two New Zealand Axemen's Association emblem patches. Maker(s) not identified. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 object(s). Physical Description: Machine embroidery on cotton backed with linen reinforcement. Transfers: Separated from MS-Group-2008, other items transferred to Cartographic and Published.. Processing information: Mounted on archival card by the Library.

Date: 2000 - 2003

From: [Pamphlets, programmes, flyers relating to wood-chopping and sports meetings, collected by Eric Warner. 1915-2009]

Reference: Eph-A-SPORT-Warner-2000/2003

Description: Includes: 2000: Tauranga Highland Games, Woodchopping and sawing carnival featuring New Zealand Colts, Australian Colts, in a Three Race Series [Woodchopping and sawing programme] World title Woodchopping Carnival, January 30th, Taumarunui 2000. Information booklet 2001: Golden Axe Woodchopping Festival, Tokoroa 2001. Tokoroa Memorial Sportsground, two-day carnival, 2-3 November 2001. Programme World title Woodchopping Carnival, January 28th, Taumarunui 2001. Hosted by the CKC [Central King Country] Axemen's Association & The Taumarunui Cosmopolitan Club Inc. Information booklet 2002: DB Draught World title Woodchopping Carnival, January 27th, Taumarunui 2002. Hosted by the Central King Country] Axemen's Association & The Taumarunui Cosmopolitan Club Inc. Information booklet Tanalised New Zealand Axemen's Association Inc. National Championships programme. Tauranga Domain, 2 March 2002. 2003: DB Draught World Title Woodchopping Carnival, January 26th, Taumarunui 2003. Hosted by the Central King Country Axemen's Association & The Taumarunui Cosmopolitan Club Inc. Information booklet. Golden Axe Woodchopping Festival, Tokoroa 2003. Tokoroa Memorial Sportsground, two-day carnival, 5-6 December 2003. Programme (2 copies) Quantity: 10 Programme(s). Physical Description: Booklets, sizes varying up to 240 mm.

Date: 1990 - 1994

From: [Pamphlets, programmes, flyers relating to wood-chopping and sports meetings, collected by Eric Warner. 1915-2009]

Reference: Eph-A-SPORT-Warner-1990/1994

Description: Includes: 1990: Benneydale & District Sports Club Axeman's Carnival. 31 March 1990. Programme Mamaku Sports Day, 90th Jubilee, 17 March 1990. [Programme of woodchopping events, horse & pony events] Tokoroa 1990 Golden Axe Woodchopping Festival. Tokoroa Memorial Sportsground, Three-day carnival, 15-17 February 1990. Programme (2 copies) 1991: Chips magazine, editor Terry Hohneck. 1990-91 (2 copies, one with blue cover, one with yellow cover) Mamaku Sports Day, 16 March 1990. [Programme of woodchopping and horse events] New Zealand Axemen's Association (Inc). National Axemen, Sawyer's & Treefelling Championships. New Zealand Easter Show, Auckland, 30-31 March 1991. Programme Reporoa Sports Club (Inc). Annual sports meeting. Reporoa Domain, East Road, 3 March 1991. Programme Royal Easter Show. 29 March - 1 April 1991. Programme Tokoroa 1991 Golden Axe Woodchopping Festival. Tokoroa Memorial Sportsground, Three-day carnival, February 14-16 1991. Programme 1992: Franklin A & P one hundred and sixth [106th] show, Woodchopping carnival, 15th February 1992. Programme Ngatimanu Axemen's Carnival. Ngatimanu Marae, Karetu, Bay of Islands, 4 April 1992. Programme Tokoroa Golden Axe woodchopping festival 1992. Tokoroa Memorial Sportsground, three-day carnival 5-7 November 1992. Programme 1993: Ngatimanu Axemen's Carnival. Ngatimanu Marae, Karetu, Bay of Islands, 23 January 1993. Programme (2 copies) Tokoroa Golden Axe Woodchopping Festival, Tokoroa Memorial Sportsground, 4-6 November 1993. Programme (2 copies) Quantity: 15 Programme(s). Physical Description: Booklets, sizes varying up to 240 mm.

Date: 1980 - 1989

From: [Pamphlets, programmes, flyers relating to wood-chopping and sports meetings, collected by Eric Warner. 1915-2009]

Reference: Eph-A-SPORT-Warner-1980s

Description: Includes: 1986: Taharoa Axemen's Club. Sports day. 18 January 1986. Programme 1988: Coast Athletic Sports Club. Sports meeting. Marokopa Recreational Ground, 20 February 1988. Programme Double Brown North Island Axemen and Sawyers Championships. Colonial Arms Tavern, Te Ngae Shopping Centre, Rotorua, 9-10 December 1988. Woodchopping and sawing programme 1989: Mamaku Sports Day. 18 March 1989 [Programme of horse events, shearing, woodchopping, sawing, remote control cars, top team events, home brew competition, mini marathon, country and western music] New Zealand Axemen's Association. Double Brown National Woodchopping Championships. Timberlands Hotel Tokoroa, 14-15 April 1989. programme Quantity: 5 Programme(s). Physical Description: Booklets, sizes varying up to 240 mm.

Date: 1970 - 1979

From: [Pamphlets, programmes, flyers relating to wood-chopping and sports meetings, collected by Eric Warner. 1915-2009]

Reference: Eph-A-SPORT-Warner-1970s

Description: Includes: Undated: Bay of Islands Pastoral and Industrial Association. Chopping events. Waimate North Showgrounds, Saturday November 16th [1968?, 1974?]. Pink programme sheet. 1970: Thames Axemen's Carnival, 5th annual, run in conjunction with Thames Summer Shearing championships. Thames racecourse, 10 January 1970. Programme 1971: Kumeu A & H Society. Woodchopping and sawing programme, March 6th. Nominations close 20 February 1971. Mangonui County A & P Association Inc. Programme of chopping events, 27 February 1971. [Flyer] Opononi Sports Club. New Year Sports and Picnic, Opononi. Athletic and Axemen's Carnival, 1 January 1971. Programme 1972: Kotahitanga Church Building Society (Inc). Axemen's Carnival. Hiriharama Hou, 27 February 1972. Programme card Northern Circuit. Official programme 1972-1973. Hikurangi 26 December; Bay of Islands 27 December; Mangamuka 28 December; Waimamaku 30 December; Opononi 1 January 1973; Whangaruru 2 January; Pataua North 4 January; Whangarei at Poroti 6 January 1973. [Chopping events only] 1973: Brunswick Heads newsletter. Brunswick Heads Woodchop and Entertainment Committee. Fishing tournament, 6-7 January 1973 International Wood Chop Carnival at Brunswick Heads, 10-13 January 1973. Newsletter 1972. Northern Axemen's Circuit. Hikurangi 26 December; Bay of Islands 28 December; Mangamuka 29 December; Waimamaku 30 December; Opononi 1 January 1974; Whangaruru 2 January 1974; Pataua North 3 January 1974; Whangarei 5 January 1974. Official programme (2 copies) 1974: Pahiatua A & P Association. 59th annual show. Axemen's events. 9 February 1974. Programme / entry form Waiuku Cosmopolitan Axemen's Club. Woodchopping programmes for [the club's] gala day, 23 November 1974; Pukeoware Sports Day 27 January 1975; Pukekohe A & P Show 15 February 1975. 1975: Ngaruawahia Regatta Assn. Bushcraft programme. Timber - Corsican pine. Saturday 29th November 1975. Programme Pahiatua A & P Association. 60th annual show. Axemen's events. 15 February 1975. Programme / entry form Thames Axemen's Carnival, 10th annual, run in conjunction with Thames Summer Shearing Championships, Thames Sheep Dog trials, Thames Tugawar Championships. Thames Racecourse, 11 January 1975. Programme (2 copies) 1977: Putaruru Axemens Carnival, affiliated with Northern Athletic Circuit. 40th annual meeting to be held in conjunction with Putaruru A & P Show, Glenshea Park, Putaruru, Saturday February 26th, 1977. Programme Waitomo Caves Sports (affiliated to Northern Athletics). Waitomo Caves Domain, Saturday 26 March 1977. Programme [chopping events, sheep shearing, steer riding, tug-of-war, dog trials, Highland & national dancing, horse and pony events] 1979: New Zealand Axemen's Association. National Woodchopping and sawing championships. Auckland YMCA, 31 March - 1 April 1979. Programme Kumeu A & H Society. Woodchopping and sawing programme, March 2nd. Nominations close 23 February 1974 Thames Axemen's Carnival. 14th annual, run in conjunction with Thames Shearing Championships. Thames Racecourse, 13 January 1979. Programme Quantity: 18 Programme(s). Physical Description: Booklets, sizes varying up to 240 mm.

Date: 1908-2009

From: Warner, Eric Ross, 1933-2010 : Papers

Reference: Series-5056

Description: Papers originating from or relating to the bodies which at various times have controlled nationally the sport of wood chopping in New Zealand. Includes the papers of the handicapping committees. Also records of local clubs collected by Eric Warner Quantity: 25 folder(s).

Date: 1978

From: Warner, Eric Ross, 1933-2010 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-11147-153

Description: Minutes and notice of inaugural meeting and subsequent meetings. Also reports and other papers Quantity: 1 folder(s).