Rimini

Date: 1943 - 1949

By: McIntyre, Peter, 1910-1995

Reference: Eph-D-WAR-WWII-1940s-01

Description: Shows illustrations on themes of Cassino, Women's roles, New Zealanders advance, and Kiwis at work and at play. Includes: Women, too, played their part: Tuis; A Nursing sister; Refugees evacuate to a safer area as Div Cav moves up to battle Cassino: The bombing of Cassino; The Battle of the Rubble - NZ troops in action; Wounded - Cassino; The ruins of Cassino from Castle Hill New Zealanders advance: The Infantry moves up in pursuit of the enemy; Tanks enter a town; Artificial moonlight assists night operations near Gatteo; A suspected casa - Infantrymen mopping up a pocket of resistance Kiwis at work and at play: Fatigue; Two-Up; Tanks passing through Gatteo; Shelled church near Rimini. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) on each side of poster.. Physical Description: Photolithographs on sheet 540 x 400 mm. Provenance: Probably came from the estate of Augustus Hamilton

Date: 1945

From: Maffey, Eric Wagstaff, 1917-2000 :Photographs relating to Maffey's service in World War Two

Reference: PA1-o-1221

Description: Photographs of Italy taken and collected by Eric Wagstaff Maffey in 1945, during his service in World War Two. Includes postcards and tourist photographs of Passo Pordoi and Milan. Quantity: 1 album(s). Physical Description: Purple plastic album 16.7 x 12.4 cm, containing 124 photographs

Date: [ca 1939-1945]

From: Martin, Robert Thomas, 1921-2006: Photographs

Reference: PA1-o-1934

Description: Photograph album containing prints showing Italian cities and war scenes, circa 1945, taken by Robert Thomas Martin during his service in World War II. Contains images of Forli including the 6th Field Ambulance hospital, views of [and from?] the tower of Abbey of San Mercuriale, Porta schiavonia, snow scenes, cityscapes, tanks and other military vehicles, barbed wire fortification, bridges, canals, and bomb damage of buildings (including churches). Images of unidentified people in Forli include a sanitary worker, men performing ablutions in the snow, and men with slaughtered chickens. Also contains images of Christmas decorations in dining room. Other Italian locations photographed include Fabriano, Cassino (including monastery, war graves, and unidentified men), Foro Mussolini (Rome), Castel Frentano, view from Gradara Castle (Cattolica), the River Po, Venice sights, a Lake Como scene, Trieste, Monfalcone ship yards and “ICI” factory, San Marino, Opicina (with Jack King, Trevor Kenny, and Marin outside a tent), a collapsed bridge [Adige River?], baily bridges over Adige River and Po River (with support barges and boats and a sign reading “This bridge took a bloody lot of building! Important watch your spacing”). Also images of medical tents (interior and exterior), “MDS” cemetery at Villa Vincentina, partisans, soldiers drinking tea, military vehicles (including an ambulance, midget submarine, and trucks), [Italian?] men playing accordion and harmonica, and a midget submarine. Also contains photograph of General Freyberg addressing troops at an unidentified location and a studio portrait of Martin in uniform, taken on 13 Feb 1945 (his birthday) in Bari. Images from countries other than Italy include one image of Fencourt camp [Cambridge, New Zealand?] in 1942, an image of Lowry Hut YMCA building at Maadi camp, and an Alexandria street scene featuring a tram. Arrangement: Donor identified item as "ITEM E Photos he took himself". Quantity: 1 album(s) containing 96 silver gelatin photoprints. Physical Description: Loose black card album pages 22.5 x 29.6 cm

Date: 1943-1944

From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency

Reference: PAColl-4161-01-081

Description: Most photographs are unidentified. Mainly photographs taken during advance, etc on Faenza. Captioned photos include: Bridge of boats over River Sangro built by Indian sappers; first tanks to enter Rimini; Sherman tank of NZ Armoured Brigade; German POW; sawing wood in the snow; Ski patrol; flood damage; battle scenes and damaged buildings. Two photographs of dinner party given by Lt General Sir Richard McCreary, British 8th Army Commander. NZers included were Sgt J R Robinson, Pte Harry Parker, & A D Deavoll. On 2 Oct 1943 the New Zealand Division was moved from Egypt to support the 8th Army in Italy. Quantity: 31 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: [ca 1941-1943]

By: Vernon, James Alfred D'Arcy, 1922-2007

Reference: PA1-o-1522

Description: Photographs of Egypt, Palestine and Italy, taken and collected ca 1941-1943 by Sergeant James Vernon, while acting as personal driver to General Freyberg. Includes a photocopy of a Christmas card from General Freyberg. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: 190 x 230 mm Provenance: Purchased at auction, 2009

Date: [ca 21 Sep 1944]

From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency

By: Kaye, George Frederick, 1914-2004

Reference: DA-06688-F

Description: A group of New Zealand and Greek troops watch the antics of a Greek canine mascot in the forward of the front near Rimini, Italy, during World War II. Photograph taken circa 21 September 1944 by George Frederick Kaye. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative

Date: [ca 22 September 1944]

From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency

By: Kaye, George Frederick, 1914-2004

Reference: DA-07590

Description: Panther tank turret in a concrete emplacement, Rimini airfield, Italy, during World War 2, circa 22 September 1944. Photograph taken by George Kaye. Note on back of DA file print reads: "...this Panther tank turret in its concrete emplacement, barred the way for Greek and NZ troops on their advance on the town. It was put out of action by (a tank) 18 NZ Armed Regt which advanced to within 1200 yds and cleared the way for the infantry." Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative

Date: 22 Sept 1944

From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency

Reference: DA-07589-F

Description: World War 2 soldiers of the Maori Battalion near Rimini, Italy, 22 September, 1944. From left W Kaipuke (Gisborne), G Rata (King Country), E Haumate (Bay of Plenty), and M Honana (Cape Runaway). Photographer unidentified. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative

Date: [ca 22 Sep 1944]

From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency

By: Kaye, George Frederick, 1914-2004

Reference: DA-06709-F

Description: A C McCartney (Foxton) and A J Thompson (Hokitika) outside the 22 New Zealand Battalion Regimental Aid Post in Rimini, Italy, during World War II. Photograph taken circa 22 September 1944 by George Frederick Kaye. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative

Date: [ca 18 Sep 1944]

From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency

By: Kaye, George Frederick, 1914-2004

Reference: DA-06675-F

Description: Smoke rising from Rimini, as it is being heavily bombarded from land, sea and air, during World War II. Photograph taken circa 18 September 1944 by George Frederick Kaye. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative

Date: [ca 30 Sep 1944]

From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency

By: Kaye, George Frederick, 1914-2004

Reference: DA-07640-F

Description: Marecchia River, flowing past the outskirts of Rimini, Italy. Photograph taken during World War II, circa 30 September 1944, by George Kaye. Source of descriptive information - Notes on file print. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative

Date: [ca 22 Sep 1944]

From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency

By: Kaye, George Frederick, 1914-2004

Reference: DA-06713-F

Description: J K Quinn (Hawera) assists a wounded German prisoner from the 22 New Zealand Battalion Regimental Aid Post in Rimini, Italy, during World War II. Photograph taken circa 22 September 1944 by George Frederick Kaye. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative

Date: [ca 22 Sep 1944]

From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency

By: Kaye, George Frederick, 1914-2004

Reference: DA-06716-F

Description: World War II New Zealand soldiers, possibly from 22 NZ Battalion, waiting in Rimini, Italy, while effecting a minor adjustment to their Bren carrier. Photograph taken circa 22 September 1944 by George Frederick Kaye. Other - Names on file copy Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative

Date: 22 September 1944

From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency

By: Kaye, George Frederick, 1914-2004

Reference: DA-07592

Description: An 88mm German gun, used to defend the outskirts of Rimini, Italy during World War II. Photograph taken by G Kaye on the 22nd of September 1944. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: [ca 22 Sep 1944]

From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency

By: Kaye, George Frederick, 1914-2004

Reference: DA-06715-F

Description: F K Gourlay (Masterton), of 22nd New Zealand Battalion, climbs into a Bren carrier adapted for evacuating World War II wounded from the front line to the Battalion's Regimental Aid Post in Rimini, Italy. Photograph taken circa 22 September 1944 by George Frederick Kaye. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative

Date: 21 Sep 1944

From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency

By: Kaye, George Frederick, 1914-2004

Reference: DA-06694-F

Description: Caption on file print reads: "Searchlights being used in the forward areas near Rimini [during World War 2] to create 'artificial moonlight' to assist infantry attacks and the observation of enemy positions." Photograph taken by George Kaye, 21 September 1944. Other note on file print reads: Italian Campaign - Rimini and Savio River Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative, 35mm

Date: [ca 22 Sep 1944]

From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency

By: Kaye, George Frederick, 1914-2004

Reference: DA-06710-F

Description: Two of the prisoners taken by the 22 New Zealand Battalion are brought into Rimini, Italy, before being sent to the rear areas, during World War II. Photograph taken circa 22 September 1944 by George Frederick Kaye. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative

Date: [ca 16 Sep 1944]

From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency

By: Kaye, George Frederick, 1914-2004

Reference: DA-06654-F

Description: The familiar diamond sign of the New Zealand Division silhouetted against the sky in the vicinity of the Italian port of Rimini during World War II. Photograph taken circa 16 September 1944 by George Frederick Kaye. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative

Date: [ca 10 Oct 1944]

From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency

By: Hector, Philip Wallace, 1907-1993

Reference: DA-10569

Description: View of a German 75mm gun mounted in a Panther D tank turret on a concrete emplacement, at a road north of Rimini in Italy. Photograph taken circa 10 October 1944 by Philip Wallace Hector. The gun was captured by 1 Coy 22 NZ Battalion a few days before the photograph was taken. (Source: DA index card). Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 12.5 x 9.8 cm

Date: [ca 30 Sep 1944]

From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency

By: Kaye, George Frederick, 1914-2004

Reference: DA-07641-F

Description: Scene in Rimini, Italy, during World War II, showing a Roman bridge across the Marecchia River. Photograph taken circa 30 September 1944, by George Kaye. Source of descriptive information - Notes on file print. German soldiers had intended to destroy this bridge, but it was left intact. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative