Schools - New Zealand - Tasman Region

Date: 1865-1911

By: Northwood Brothers (Firm); Tyree Brothers (Firm)

Reference: PAColl-6996

Description: A printed christmas message from the headmaster, Frederick Knapp, to the pupils of Central Girls' College, Nelson 1907; carts on Commerce Street, Kaitaia, one passing the Kaitaia Hotel ca 1890s; newspaper photograph of early Nelson settlers W H Cole and M P Hargreaves in 1924 taken by Tyree; two of bullock teams in Kaitaia; Devonport and Northcote ferry terminal in Auckland ca 1911; girls of Nelson College for Girls with L Sheat on the left of the second row with Muriel Bell next to her in 1914; Awanui looking towards the wharf ca 1914 by Northwood Bros; Marsland Hill Memorial to the men who died in the New Zealand Wars in New Plymouth designed and erected by W Parkinson & Co, Auckland; seated portrait of Thomas Thompson 1865; a group of gum diggers outside Tynan's gum store in Waihopo ca 1890s; a group of Maori adults and children on an outing by bullock team, one man holding a concertina ca 1890s; a group of twelve Austrian gum diggers some with shovels and one holding a cat ca 1890s; Elizabeth Levestam and her four sons ca 1900; three of the camp site set up by a surveying party in the Victoria Valley ca 1890; the school at Richmond with the children lined up in the yard ca 1900s; the Anglican church at Richmond 1910; Headingly, the home of Thomas Thompson with Mrs Thompson and her eldest son in front of it 1911; a carriage outside a house holding about 12 people; John Sheat ca 1880; Alfred Sheat ca 1880; and Victoria Street, Hamilton showing a number of shops and businesses and some advertising hoardings on the left 1908. Arrangement: Negatives at 1/2-007700 and 007708 Quantity: 21 b&w original photographic print(s). 2 b&w original negative(s). 1 item(s) of photographic ephemera. Physical Description: Albumen prints and silver gelatin prints

Date: [1836-1993]

From: Lash, Max Dessiou, fl 1940-1999 : Papers relating to family history

Reference: MS-Papers-6078

Description: Comprises papers, `White - association with Wakefield School' (1993); a personal chronology of Edwin White; genealogies from Edwin's family Bible (now in the hands of Max Lash); passengers' contract ticket for White family on `Adamant' and `Adamant' passenger list (1874); paper, `Origins of the White family of Waimea South Nelson' by Lash; and clippings re `Adamant' Relationship complexity - See TAPUHI for diary kept on board the `Adamant' Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1890 [ie 1958]

By: Caldwell, Elizabeth Pringle, 1819-1907

Reference: qMS-0361

Description: Title continues:`...Colonial experiences in the province of Nelson, and in particular, the early settlement of the Golden Bay district, commencing in the year 1851. Written in 1890 from her diaries covering a ten year period by Elizabeth Pringle Caldwell' The reminiscences include copies of newspaper extracts, a petition to Provincial Council and a letter from T P Caldwell is appended Source of title - Transcribed Relationship complexity - See also Washbourn family papers (MS-Papers-1771) Elizabeth, husband Thomas and their five children came to New Zealand on the `Eden' in Nov 1850. They settled in Nelson where Elizabeth opened a girl's boarding school and took part in musical activities. They later moved to a property at Onekaka, Golden Bay, and then to Tukurua. A lengthy land dispute with local Maori at Tukurua left the family homeless, with Elizabeth and the children living in a disused whare. Copied with permissiosn of Caldwell's grandson, R H O Caldwell, on the occasion of the Nelson City Centennial, 1958 (note by S Northcote Bade) Quantity: 1 volume(s) (31 pages). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (34 cm; blue pam case)

Date: 27 Apr-31 Dec 1872

By: Baker, Joseph Goadby, 1840-1924

Reference: MS-0118

Description: J Baker is the supposed author. Journal describes the opening of a school at Motueka Quantity: 1 volume(s) (40 pages). Physical Description: Holograph (21 cm; blue linen folder)

Date: [ca 1966]

By: Stuart, Mabel, 1880-

Reference: MS-Papers-3631

Description: Letter sent to Brooklyn School Committee in connection with its ninety-fifth anniversary. The author who was both a pupil and a teacher there, gives a brief note on the history of the school, with personal reminiscences 1885-1894. Mabel won a scholarship to Nelson Girls' College and in 1897 returned to Brooklyn School as a teacher. Quantity: 1 folder(s) (10 pages). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph (photocopy)

Date: Feb 1947, Feb-Mar 1950

From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives

Reference: PAColl-0785-1-138

Description: Photographs published in NZ Free Lance, Feb 1947 & Feb-Mar 1950. Includes: Three photographs taken during Lyttelton (Main) School jubilee held in Jan 1950 - Group photograph of six oldest pupils (Mr C J Aschman, Mrs M Jenkins (nee Barnes), Mrs C Shand, Mrs M E Morris (nee Roberts), Mrs M J Robson (nee Carson), Mr A Watson; Mr Alfred Day (oldest pupil) ringing the school bell; church parade with W T Lester (former Mayor and ex pupil) & G F Briggs (present Mayor & ex pupil) leading the parade. Photographs published 1 Feb 1950. Includes: Three photographs taken of Marlborough College Golden Jubilee - Mrs W J Girling (Mayoress) with Mrs A Rose & son John; march past of present-day pupils; group photo of former pupils of the 1900 period in uniforms of that time. Published in NZ Free Lance, 23 Mar 1950 Includes: Ministerial house in Harbour View Road, Northland, Wellington (purchased while M J Savage was PM); `Westview', Grass Street, Oriental Bay (considered as a residence for Hon S G Holland but access considered too difficult); house in Derby Street, St Albans, Christchurch (home to Hon S G Holland for 19 years). Published, along with photos of other residences, NZ Free Lance, 1 Feb 1950, p 23. Includes: Photographs taken during Australian Cricket Tour of NZ in 1950 - series of photos of Australia playing Auckland at Eden Park; published in NZ Free Lance, 1 Mar 1950, p 28. Includes: Several photographs taken during Highland Pipe Bands Championships held at Eden Park, Auckland - Auckland & District Pipe Band; Auckland Police Pipe Band; City of Christchurch Pipe Band; Auckland Ladies Pipe Band; also Captain Smeal of Auckland (Chief Marshall). Published in NZ Free Lance, 29 Mar 1950, p 29 Other photographs include: Fire at Smith & Smith Ltd, Cuba Street, Wellington. Published in NZ Free Lance, 11 Mar 1950; Deep sea fishing - Tuna landed by Ron Mathieson, Bay of Plenty on `Galatea', & swordfish landed by Mrs A V Brownson of Auckland at Otehei Bay on `Avalon' (Feb 1950); group photo of 21 members of the RNZAF Catalina crews from No 5 Squadron, Fiji before their departure to join RAF in Hong Kong to replace a detachment of No 88 Squadron, RAF, which is now stationed in Fiji (all named on back). Also: Children cycling along street outside Armstrong's department store, Christchurch (published 29 Mar 1950); `Redhead', Len Southward's speedboat in Evans Bay, Wellington; Sharon & Gaylene Putt of Onehunga at Auckland Zoo holding a honey bear, and with curator R W Roach (22 ar 1950); damage to home of W Laird, Rata Street, Wanganui during worst storm in 35 years (26 Feb 1947); flood damage to bridge in Ashburton area (undated); public visiting `Bellona' (1 Feb 1950); C Class Rifleman Fred Ongley (Justice Ongley) at National Rifle Championships at Trentham (8 Mar 1950). Also: Photographs of Fijian soldiers undergoing special training at Trentham Military Camp - J N B Tonganivalu (first Fijian to undergo the cadet officers' course in NZ); L/Cpl Semi Davui; Sgt J C Kingdon (jungle-fighter before Fijian commandos were formed in WWII). Article and photographs published in NZ Free Lance, 1 Feb 1950, p 31. Quantity: 39 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints

Date: 1888, 1910s, [ca 1920s, 1940s]

By: Walker, Clara Ruth, 1893-; Tyree Brothers (Firm); Tebbs, Martha, active 2009

Reference: PAColl-9634

Description: Comprises relating to Clara Ruth Walker's schooling, including: Class photographs, including pupils of Ferntown Day School, 1888, South Belt School, 1913, and Ouruhia School, 1916 Photographs of the opening of Clarice Johnstone House, Nelson College for Girls Photograph of a train on Waimakariri Gorge Bridge during a Christchurch East School picnic Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 13 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Photographic prints Provenance: Donated by Mrs Martha Tebbs, Hamilton, 2009. Donor is niece of Clara Ruth Walker.

Date: [ca 1950-1957]

By: Gunn, Vernon Robert, 1879-1957

Reference: MS-Papers-0112

Description: Notebooks and data on persons and places in Richmond for a proposed publication. The collection contains detailed biographical notes on early settlers and their families, and on notable figures in the Nelson district. Also included is a completed chapter on the Richmond School for the proposed publication Quantity: 10 folder(s). 0.10 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss and printed matter Finding Aids: Paper inventory which was previously available in reading room was removed on 24 October 2014 as it contained no extra information. A copy is available in the staff backfile..

Date: ca 1980s

Reference: PAColl-4518

Description: Children playing football outside the old classroom at Upper Moutere School which was originally built in 1865. Photographer unidentified. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 3 Sep 1996

From: Bainham Reunion oral history project

By: Langford, Lorna May, 1929-

Reference: OHInt-0417/2

Description: Lorna Langford was born in 1929. Discusses her grandparents coming to Bainham in 1900 and gives other details of her family history. Recalls being in Nelson Hospital with diphtheria as a child. Describes her schooling in detail. Mentions Miss Grooby. Talks about corporal punishment, writing on slates and learning time tables. Mentions the impossibility of travelling daily from Bainham to Collingwood for high school. Recalls correspondence school work which she continued until she was seventeen. Describes the school trip to the Wellington Centennial Exhibition in 1940. Mentions visiting Petone where her ancestors Harriet Bates and John Alfred Langford arrived on the `Aurora' in 1840. Describes hawkers who came to Bainham. Recalls Edward Bates Langford taking over the Post Office. Gives details of the Post Office which opened in 1896 and ran in conjunction with the store. Mentions that the present building was built in 1928 and Lorna began working there in 1947. Talks about rationing and coupons during the war and reconciling the store accounts. Describes operating the telephone switchboard and one telephone line in to Bainham. Comments on the use of the telephone to listen in to other people's conversations. Describes accounting work in the Post Office and the need for confidentiality. Recalls using the kerosene handpump on the verandah. Recalls taking over the Post Office in 1952 and the store in 1954. Describes biscuits coming in large tins rather than packets, different tobacco brands and cutting bacon to thicknesses required by customers. Describes the role of Edward Bates Langford as vet, handyman, amateur dentist, shoe repair man, packer for golddiggers, naturalist, musician and lay preacher for the Church of Christ. Describes his trips to Takaka for church on Sunday. Mentions her mother Florence led the singing in church and she taught Sunday School. Describes the driving lessons her father gave her mother. Recalls the filming of `Among the cinders' and the shop becoming famous. Describes selling kerosene lamp wicks, cardinal red for bricks round fireplaces and other items no longer available elsewhere. Describes the store and Post Office having a Historic Places classification. Discusses the Post Office centennial in 1996. Comments on the opening of a bungee jump and swing and being on the route to the Heaphy Track. Mentions the Polglase family. Comments on the close knit nature of the Bainham community. Interviewer(s) - Carol Dawber Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-2675. Search dates: 1996

Date: [Circa 1913]

From: Price, William Archer, 1866-1948 :Collection of post card negatives

Reference: 1/2-000722-G

Description: Motueka District High School. Photograph taken by William A Price. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - High School. Motueka. No.3626 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative

Date: [Circa 1913]

From: Price, William Archer, 1866-1948 :Collection of post card negatives

Reference: 1/2-000716-G

Description: Motueka District High School, building dated 1913. Taken by William A Price. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom right - Public School. Motueka. No.3629 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative