Fish ponds

Reference: 1/2-055183-F

Description: Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).

Reference: 1/2-055189-F

Description: Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).

From: W B Chennells :Collection of maps

By: Masterton Public Library

Reference: MapColl-832.4595gbbd/[19-]/Acc.36570

Description: Cadastral map showing surveyed sections in Cornwall, Chapel and Renall Street, Masterton. Shows 6-11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, on Cornwall Street; part of section 22; the fish ponds on Chapel Street (highlighted in green and comprising over twelve acres), tennis grounds and a corner section on Chapel and Renall Street. Shows section on Renall (owner's name O'Connell) and section 23. Shows original section boundary. Written in pencil on map: Sections 22 & 23. 2 chains to an inch. Map has been trimmed. Other Titles - Street Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on paper, scale [ca. 1:1 584], 43.4 x 20.5 cm.

Date: 9 Oct 1951-1957

From: Wellington Aquarium and Water Garden Society: Records

Reference: MS-Papers-11965-13

Description: Contains inward and outward correspondence and newspaper clippings relating to the removal of fish from the foundations of Broadcasting House "The Fishpond" and correspondence with the Mayor of Wellington as well as a copy of the Society's resolution regarding "The Public Aquarium" at Oriental Parade. Correspondents include Minister of Works Mr W S Goosman, member of parliament Mabel B Howard, Mayor Robert Macalister, Town Clerk M S Duckworth, and Helen Loe (secretary to Mayor Frank Kitts). When World War Two halted work on the construction of Broadcasting House, concrete foundations had already been laid. Rain water filled the foundations and the Marine Department released 5000 goldfish and some Gambusia in an attempt to control mosquitoes. [Source: The first fifty years 1933-1983: The Wellington Aquarium and Water Garden Society Incorporated edited by Don Picken]. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescript, printed matter

Date: 1962

From: Lodge, Nevile Sidney 1918-1989 :Seven cartoons by Lodge on the 1962 British Empire Games and one on swimming Cook Strait.

Reference: A-349-006

Description: A New Zealand father and two small boys on their way to their front lawn to imitate Peter Snell's medal-winning running feats at the Perth games in 1962. The boys' mother watches in amusement from the kitchen window. The father's comment also refers to Barrie Devenport's win in swimming in the British Empire Games a week previously Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on card, 224 x 266 mm Provenance: The collection had been assembled by Mr George Craig