Brownie Girl Scouts

Date: 1961-1967

From: Girl Guides Association New Zealand Inc :Photographs

Reference: PA1-f-139

Description: Photographs of leaders of the Girl Guide Association, Girl Guides, Brownies and Rangers, and various activities throughout New Zealand. The first pages show the move from old headquarter buildings in Hastings to new buildings in Christchurch, in September 1961. They include the transfer of equipment by truck and by air freight, and views of different aspects of the new premises. Later views show visiting Girl Guide leaders attending conferences and training courses; ceremonial occasions attended by Lord Cobham in 1962, and by Sir Bernard and Lady Fergusson. Lady Fergusson was the Dominion President during their term in New Zealand. One section of the album shows activities of Girl Guides and Brownies in the Cook Islands, and also in Western Samoa. A number of the camps were attended by Girl Guides from Pacific countries, with many of the Guides named in the album. Various activities undertaken by the Guides include the sale of Girl Guide biscuits, ANZAC Day commemorations, Thinking Day ceremonies, rallies, and the awards of special badges. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with blue cover, labelled in blue ink on front cover `Book 2. 1961-1967' with 1963-1968 crossed out; 38 x 52 cm

Date: 1981

From: GirlGuiding New Zealand : Records

Reference: 88-130-25/4/15

Description: Attended by Mrs Peggy Balck, Mrs Raewyn Matthews Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1911

From: [Theatre programmes of quarto size for shows and performances toured throughout New Zealand by J C Williamson]

Reference: Eph-B-WILLIAMSON-1911

Description: Includes programmes for the following: Barnold's Animal Actors and Fullers' Double Vaudeville Company (With Harry Sadler, Chas Heath, George Scott, Les Scott, Scott Gibson, Emmie Hardie, Lilian Loftus, Nellie Leslie, Chas Daly & Kitty O'Brien). His Majesty's Theatre [Dunedin], commencing 25 April [1911]. programme Brennan's Vaudeville Company. With Nellie Kolle, Eva Mudge, Archie Glen, Duke Johnson & Mac Wells, Mr Charles Howard, Prince Charles the almost human ourang-outang, Jordan & Harvey, Les Petits Totos. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 28 December 1911 - 5 January 1912. Programme Amy Castles (soprano) [With Alexander Camphausen baritone, Louis Hattenbach violincellist [sic], William Conway solo pianoforte]. Theatre Royal [Christchurch. February 1911] Christchurch Orchestral Society. Fourth season, second concert. Hon conductor Alfred Bunz. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 24 May 1911. Programme Antonia Dolores, assisted by John Prouse baritone and Selwyn Shrimplin at the piano. Opera House Wellington, 20 March 1911. Programme Dunedin Operatic & Musical Soiety. B C Stephenson's and Alfred Celliers' alluring comic opera in 3 acts, "Dorothy". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, commencing 6 November 1911. Programme Girl Scouts' Demonstration. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 7 August 1911. Programme Messrs Johnson & Gibson. The photo play "It is never too late to mend", the picture event of the year. His Majesty's Theatre [Dunedin], commencing 1 August 1911. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson's New London Dramatic Company. "Henry of Navarre", "The whip", "Via wireless". His Majesty's Theatre [Dunedin], commencing 10 June [1911]. Programme McMahon Bros. Mexican's Jealously [sic], return of Ta-Wa-Wa, Cyclone Pete's matrimony, Ninnina, The new cop. Theatre Royal Christchurch, [1911]. Programme The Great Nicola. [With Nadolny, juggler; Fern and Mack, gymnasts]. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, commencing 1 August [1911]. Programme Otago Boxing Association. Boxing tournament, 31 October - 1 November [1911]. Programme J C Williamson's Royal Comic Opera Company. "Our Miss Gibbs". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, commencing 16 November [1911]. Programme The Royal Hawaiians [including the famous Hawaiian Glee Club]. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 18-20 May 1911. Programme McMahon Bros. The remarkable picture-drama "The squatter's daughter". His Majesty's Theatre, commencing 2 January 1911. Programme W E Taylor 'memorial' concert. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 1 December 1911. Programme Hugh Ward's Comedy Company. "Seven days", with Grace Palotta, Maud Chetwynd. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, commencing 3 May [1911]. Programme Allan Hamilton's New Dramatic Company. "Why men love women". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, commencing 15 April 1911. Programme Allan Hamilton's New Dramatic Company. "Why men love women". Theatre Royal Christchurch, commencing 1 May 1911. Programme J C Williamson's Nw Comic Opera Company. "The merry widow", "The dollar princess", "A knight for a day". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, [January 1911]. Programme Mr George Willoughby's English Farcical Comedy Company. "Mr Preedy and the Countess"; preceded by "Slippery Jim". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, commencing 16 January [1911]. Programme Quantity: 21 programmes. Physical Description: Printed programmes, mainly 250 x 95 mm.

Date: 16 Jan 2001

From: The quality of life for older women oral history project

By: Black, Betty Imelda, 1929-

Reference: OHInt-0523/02

Description: Betty Black was born in 1929 when her father was on the dole. Describes her parents' positive attitude. Talks of her financial situation, gift giving, runnning a car, buying food. Recalls voluntary work with her father during childhood and her family's belief in helping people generally. Describes being a Brownie leader, her enjoyment of being with people, especially younger people, and offers advice to young women. Relates her family's health issues, her experience working on the Regional Health Committee. Relates her response to violence. Talks of local people and transport in Johnsonville. Discusses what it is like to be old, mentions the care of her mother and father-in-law. Talks of grandparenting and the Probus Club. Interviewer(s) - Isobel Munro Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-009084 Quantity: 1 printed abstract(s). 1 C60 cassette(s). 30 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA 2881. One photograph of Betty Black

Date: [ca 1960s

From: Beavis, Cyril Denis Archibald, 1911-2000: Transparencies, negatives, and photographic prints

Reference: PA12-2995

Description: Transparencies taken by Cyril Beavis circa late 1960s showing the Robertson family in Napier and along the Hawke's Bay coast. Includes scenic views of the coastline and port. Also includes transparencies taken by Beavis circa late 1960s showing a group of Girl Guides Brownies on a trip to the zoo, location unknown. Also includes transparencies taken by Beavis circa 1960s showing portraits of New Zealand television announcer and broadcaster Mary Dick; radio presenter Paddy O'Donnell; and diplomat and politician, Hugh Templeton. Transparencies showing portraits of Hugh Templeton are continued at PA12-2996. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 20 colour original transparency/ies.

Date: [196?]

From: GirlGuiding New Zealand : Records

Reference: 88-130-26/15

Description: Quantity: 1 volume(s).

Date: 1929-1931

From: GirlGuiding New Zealand : Records

Reference: 88-130-01/09

Description: Register records name, address, dates of attendance, and tests passed. Includes two envelopes (1928 & 1932) addressed to Miss E (Ena) Moss, 116 Clyde Street, Island Bay, who was Brown Owl of the Brownie Pack at the time. Also a `Green Goblin'. Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Mss

Date: 1967-1972

From: Girl Guides Association New Zealand Inc :Photographs

By: Orr, Russell William, 1916-1977; Green & Hahn (Firm)

Reference: PA1-f-140

Description: Photographs of leaders of the Girl Guide Association, Girl Guides, Brownies and Rangers, and various activities throughout New Zealand. Leaders from other countries including Pacific Islands, Japan and Korea, attending conferences and training courses in New Zealand; and ceremonial occasions attended by Lady Fergusson; by Queen Elizabeth II, the Duke of Edinburgh and Princess Anne; and by the Commonwealth Chief Commissioner, Mrs D Parker-Bowles. Activities include Thinking Day, Anzac Day ceremonies, and the sale of Girl Guide biscuits. One section shows Girl Guides and Brownies in the Cook Islands. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with dark blue cover, with chalk lettering `1967-1972'; 38 x 52 cm

Date: 1954

From: GirlGuiding New Zealand : Records

Reference: 88-130-26/13

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s) (volume).

Date: 1900 - 1979

Reference: Eph-A-ASSOCIATION-GG-1900/1979

Description: Includes: 1920s: Girl Peace Scouts Association (Christchurch). Tickets / application cards 1930/1940s?: A hymn for scouts and guides, for use at church parades and on other occasions. Words and music by Rev Canon S W Goldsmith 1930: Girl Guides Association. Dominion rally, 11 January 1930. [Yellow flyer] 1935: A scrap from our sketchbook; the east window of the church at franz Josef Glacier New Zealand. With our best wishes for Christmas and the New Year 1935-36 / Baden Powell 1940s: New Zealand Girl Guides' Tenderfoot test card. [1940s] 1942: Rotorua. Souvenir of visit of girl guides 18.4.42. programme 1944: Auckland provincial Girl Guide Rally. Western Springs Stadium, 7 October 1944. Souvenir programme Girl Guides Association. Dominion of New Zealand branch. Birthday thanksgiving service, 1 October 1944. 1957: Auckland Provincial Girl Guides' Association. Pageant of guiding. Western Springs Stadium, 2 November 1957. Flier Wellington Provincial Girl Guides' and Boy Scouts' Associations. Founder's Day observance. Basin Reserve, 24 February 1957. Order of service 1960s: Four stickers, including gold stickers, awarded to Keren McLaughin 1962: Girl Guides' Association of New Zealand. Programme for official opening of Dominion Headquarters Building, 217 Armagh Street Christchurch, 10-11 March 1962. 1966: Girl Guides' Association. Guide enrolment card [1966] 1967: Girl Guides Association New Zealand (Inc). Bata "Superstrong" Dominion competition. This is to certify that Julianna Bakker, Pohutukawa Patrol has successfully entered for the Bata Superstrong Dominion Competition 1967 Welcome to the World Chief Guide. April 1967. Souvenir programme (2 copies) 1968: This is to say Maree Moxon is now a Brownie in the Okatia pack. 19 September 1968. 1970s?: Te Upoko Tuatua o te Brownie. "Kia tauturu tikai" [1970s?] Ko te Koreromotu; ko te ture [1970s?] 1970: Girl Guides Association N.Z. (Inc). A guide to badge assessors. 1970. 1973: Operation Greenfinger Service 1973. Songs for North Shore Brownies 1973 [Song book] 1974: Girl Guides Association. Air New Zealand Brownie Doll Competition 1974. [Certificate] 1975: Girl Guides 1975 song safari. Embroidered circular badge Girl Guides 1975 song safari, Christchurch 13-17 May 1975. Souvenir programme National Scout and Guide Talent festival. Scout Guide talent fest. Pamphlet [1975] 1976: 3rd Pencarrow Guide Company. Golden jubilee 1926-1976. Open evening, 21 May 1976. Programme 1977: It's fun and worthwhile being a guide. Pamhlet [ca 1977] Olave, Lady Baden-Powell, world chief guide, 22-2-89 - 26-6-77. [Booklet] Memorial service for Olave, the Lady Baden-Powell, G.B.E. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset prints and typescript on sheets, sizes varying around 300 mm.

Date: [1960s, 1970s]

From: Beavis, Cyril Denis Archibald, 1911-2000: Transparencies, negatives, and photographic prints

Reference: PA12-3013

Description: Transparencies taken by Cyril Beavis circa 1960s showing a family of two adults and four children of varying ages, possibly the Harris family. In one image they are shown standing on a balcony, and in the others they are shown sitting on a grassy bank with their pets. Hills and ocean can be seen in the background. Also includes transparencies taken by Beavis circa 1960s showing head-and-shoulders portraits of radio broadcasters Joe Cote, David Exel, and Des Kelly respectively. Also includes transparencies taken by Beavis circa late 1960s or early 1970s showing Girl Guides Brownies at the Wellington Zoo. Transparencies of Brownies at the Zoo are also at PA12-3007, PA12-3008 and PA12-3013 to PA12-3015. Title taken from item. Arrangement: Slides delivered in housing with annotations that read "R. Harris family. 2nds." Quantity: 19 colour original transparency/ies.

Date: 1957-1985

From: GirlGuiding New Zealand : Records

Reference: 88-130-37/1/3

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s) (bundle).

Date: 1974

From: GirlGuiding New Zealand : Records

Reference: 88-130-25/3

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed matter

Date: [ca 1976]

From: Wellington Cathedral of St Paul : Records

Reference: 88-290-14/09

Description: Quantity: 1 volume(s).

Date: 1973 to 1979

From: Girl Guides Association New Zealand Inc :Photographs

Reference: PA1-f-141

Description: Photographs of leaders of the Girl Guide movement, Girl Guides, Brownies and Rangers, and various guiding activities throughout New Zealand. Numbers of images show out-door camping, properties owned by the movement, and activities associated with the winning of guiding awards. Many of the girls are identified by name, usually with the region they come from. Views include presentation of awards (such as Brownie personality awards, various badges, and the Duke of Edinburgh Awards) by visiting Guide leaders and local dignitaries; presentation of money and goods raised by the work of Girl Guides, Brownies and Rangers to various organisations; fund raising from the sale of Girl Guide biscuits; and ceremonies associated with annual events such as Thinking Day and ANZAC Day. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with brown cover, `Catalogue' in gold lettering on bottom right corner, with the dates 1973-1979 printed in white crayon at the top; 38 x 52 cm

Date: ca 1927

From: Tesla Studios :Negatives of Wanganui and district taken by Alfred Martin, Frank Denton and Mark Lampe (Tesla Studios)

Reference: 1/1-016986-F

Description: Aramoho Girl Guide and Brownie units, Wanganui, circa 1927. From left to right, back row: Grace Moorhouse, Zita Bevege, Helen Wadman, Betty Russell. Second row from back: Evelyn Dellow, Helen Gould, Evelyn Gould, Moira Walker, Annie Robertson, Brenda Hicks, Audrey Davison. Third row from back: Madge Hicks, Una Davison, Gwitha Howarth, Miss Jessie McNiven, Miss Lucy Mary Browning, Miss Beth Ciochetto, Edith Earland, Iris Fibbs. Front row: Marjorie Dellow, Dainty Davison, (?) Hoskin, Jean Smith-Pilling, Nola Gifford, unknown, Lilian Adams, Mearle Wells. Leaders: Miss Jessie McNiven, Miss Lucy Mary Browning, Miss Beth Ciochetto. Photograph probably taken by either Mark Lampe, or Frank J Denton. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative

Date: 1 August 1925

From: Jones, Frederick Nelson, 1881-1962 :Negatives of the Nelson district

Reference: 1/2-029709-G

Description: Inspection of girl guides and brownies by Miss Fergusson in Church Street, Nelson. Photograph taken 1 August 1925 by Frederick Nelson Jones. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative

Date: 1910-2006

By: Girl Guides Association New Zealand

Reference: ATL-Group-00895

Description: Contains the Association's records including minutes, correspondence, subject files, historical papers, newsletters and other publications, and recordings from the Guides New Zealand centennial oral history project. Source of title - Supplied title In 1907 Lieutenant-Colonel Cossgrove formed a Peace Scouts Group for girls in Christchurch and similar groups were formed in Dunedin, Auckland and in a number of smaller centres. The Peace Scouts continued until 1922, when it was decided to combine with the newly formed Girl Guides groups. In 1923 a Girl Guide company from Southland registered with the London Headquarters and from this date there was a steady increase in both the number of Girl Guide companies formed and the number of members. Quantity: 40 box(es). 13.50 Linear Metres. 5 C60 cassette(s). 3 printed abstract(s). 3 Interview(s). Physical Description: Holographs, typescripts, audiocassettes and printed matter Provenance: Although most of the collection originates from the Association, some material from private donors found in their vault, is also included. Transfers: Collection as a whole received into manuscripts; material transferred to other sections from here - To Photographic Archive - Albums and loose photographs - To Oral History Collection - In 1985 4 cassettes (MSC 1714-1717) & 1 reel to reel tape (MST5 856) - To Serials Collection - The Dominion Girl Guide, Vol 1 & 2 1924, Vol 2 No 13 Aug 1926; Te Rama 1936-1956 (see PR-09-0283 for complete list); Rangatahi News Nos 1-4 1971 - To Ephemera Collection - Various [Eph-A-ASSOCIATION-GG and Eph-C-ASSOCIATION-GG] - To Cartographic Collection - Maps of the Cook Islands. Survey Dept, Rarotonga, 1961 - To Book Collections - Various [PR-08-0360, PR-08-0361].