St. Heliers

Date: 1840-1956

From: Church of England in New Zealand Auckland Diocese : Church registers

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-19-14

Description: Registers for St Aidan, Remuera, 1955-1963; Kororaka and Waimate, 1840-1874; Russell, 1852-1871; St Heliers, 1899-1945; St Peter's Church, Takapuna, 1892-1954; St Paul's by the sea, 1927-1949; Parish of Takapuna, 1954-1956 (contd on reel 15) Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s) positive. Finding Aids: See inventory for fuller details.

Date: [Circa 1900 to 1905]

By: Barltrop, George William, 1863-1946

Reference: PA1-o-300

Description: Photographs probably taken by George William Barltrop, between 1900 and 1905. The images follow on from McIntosh album 15, (these are pages 815-835) starting at Opunake (a church building). Pihama (a memorial to members of the crew of the barque Lizzie Bell which was wrecked off Oeo, 24th July 1901), a view of the Oeo Hotel (F. Morgan, proprietor), and a view of the mast of the Lizzie Bell standing as a memorial at Pihama. These are followed by a panorama of Parihaka (p. 822-823), and a portrait of a man named Ruru, at Parihaka. The rest of the album has scenes in the Auckland area, including a view of Queen Street in which the chemist shop of Charles J Ratgen is clearly visible. A series of images show various Maori artifacts on display at the Auckland Museum. Scenery in Auckland includes the Auckland Domain, Epsom, Tamaki, Auckland Harbour, Rangitoto, St Heliers, Mount Hobson and Mount Eden. Two church buildings are seen, one at Opunake, and the remains of a stone church at Tamaki. A group of photographs show horse-drawn carriages decorated with flowers for a floral fete (p 835-838). Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with maroon cover, entitled `Photographic views'; 20.5 x 17.5 cm

By: Diamond, Will, active 1900?

Reference: G-334

Description: Shows the ruins of St Thomas Church, Kohimarama, Rangitoto Island in background Inscriptions: Signed: Will Diamond Quantity: 1 oil(s). Physical Description: Oil on board 310 x 536 mm

Date: 1907-1908

By: Phillips, Jillian, 1950-

Reference: PA1-q-1069

Description: Photograph album of Wellington and trips around the North Island. Includes views of the opening of Victoria Bowling Club, bowling matches and other bowling clubs in the North Island, the contruction of the Grafton Bridge, Rotorua geysers, Te Wairoa buried village, and Dominion Day celebrations at Newtown Park, Wellington, Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: 310 x 260 mm Provenance: Photograph album was compiled by Jill Phillips' great-grandfather.

Date: [ca 1920s]

By: McConnell, E G (Mrs), active 1979

Reference: PAColl-0476

Description: Chiefly photographs taken in and around the settlement of Tokomaru Bay, including the New Zealand Shipping Company building. Also one of the wrecked ship Star of India; one of the beach at St Heliers Bay, Auckland; one of a car alongside the ferry at the Mokau River; one including a Willys-Knight car. All were taken circa 1920s. Photographer(s) unidentified. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 25 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints

Date: Between 1950-1959

From: Architectural Centre (Wellington, N.Z.): Photographs

Reference: PAColl-0811-07-24

Description: Exterior view of Wallace house, St Heliers, a block of flats, St Heliers, and the Parker house, Malvern Road, Devonport, Auckland (architect: Group Architects) constructed in the 1950s. Photographer unidentified. Quantity: 3 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Three silver gelatin prints on black backing card

Date: 1844

From: Ashworth, Edward 1814-1896 :Sketchbook [1844]

By: Ashworth, Edward, 1814-1896

Reference: E-042-026/027

Description: A double-page spread, with on the left and continuing to the right, 'Tamaki settlements' (St Helier's) showing Mr Porter's house, Signal Mt (Mount Victoria) and North Hd Waitemata Harbour. The Roman Catholic Church at Sydney occupies the right two-thirds of the right-hand page. Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pen and ink, 139 x 426 mm Provenance: Purchased Sotheby's auction, London, 1966

Date: March 1956, March 1957

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: PA12-7710

Description: Transparencies of Orakei Basin, Savage Memorial at Bastion Point, and St Heliers Bay, taken 1956-1957 by Whites Aviation Quantity: 4 colour original transparency/ies. Physical Description: Dye coupler transparencies

Date: 1991 - 1992

From: Shore Bennett, Beverley, 1928- :[Group of 55 design drawings for leadlight windows, 1970-1996].

By: Shore Bennett, Beverley Doris, 1928-

Reference: A-325-024

Description: Shows an abstract design featuring the burning bush at the right, and the four stars of the Southern Cross at the top left. Title "Burning bush" taken from artist's own listing. Date on work is 1991, but artist's list says 1992. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - Beverley Shore Bennett M.B.E. F.M.G.P. / Belanger-Taylor Studio / 1991; Verso - top right - This is a very strong design, but valid, I feel, being viewed while passing and not over-powering the church interior; Recto - bottom left - Presbyterian Church St Heliers Auckland Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour, on sheet 210 x 275 mm (irregular), stuck to card 284 x 340 mm. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1998.

Date: 1892-1944

From: Comrie, William James (Very Rev), 1860-1945 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0011-29

Description: Includes the following: The Bible Hammer Vol 1, Jul 1896 St Heliers Presbyterian Church, Auckland church newsletter, Vol 1 Nos 9, 10, 19, Dec 1943, Mar 1944, Dec 1944 Epsom Presbyterian Church Review, Jun 1931-Aug 1933 (6 volumes) Missionary supplement to the Outlook, No 3, Oct 1931 St Luke's News (St Luke's Presbyterian Church) Vol 3, Sep 1938 St Ninian's Presbyterian Church, Christchurch parish magazine, Sep 1939 The Kelso Herald [Southland], Oct 1892, Sep 1893 Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1860 - 1870

From: Various artists :Official Bay; From a point; Freeman's Bay, Auckland. [ca 1845. Five keys to early buildings and features from drawings by Edward Ashworth and other artists].

Reference: A-197-049

Description: A view of Freemans Bay. From left to right, labelled features include: Rangitoto, Mt Victoria, North Head, Queen Street Wharf, Motuihi, Smales Point, Waiheke, St Heliers, Hardinge Street, St Patricks, Drake Street (now Victoria Street). Likely to have been made as a key to a painting. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Lithograph, black and white, on sheet 190 x 332 mm. Provenance: Purchased from Anah Dunsheath in 2002.

Date: 1844

From: Ashworth, Edward 1814-1896 :Sketchbook [1844]

By: Ashworth, Edward, 1814-1896

Reference: E-042-025

Description: A view across how hills, possibly with Auckland Harbour to the left. Several farms and houses with surrounding land are visible. Major Bunbury's dwelling is identified in the right foreground. Shows St Helier's See: Jackson, Elizabeth T. 'Delving into the post...part 6, pp 4 ff (q993.1). See also Una Platts, The lively capital, (Christchurch, Avon Fine Prints, 1971, p 91. The house called Glen Orchard, still stands with a 2nd storey. Bunbury left New Zealand in 1844, leasing his farm to Thomas Cleghorn. In 1849, he sold it to General William Taylor, naming the estate Glen Orchard. Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pen and ink 63 x 135 mm Provenance: Purchased Sotheby's auction, London, 1966

Date: 1923

From: [Ephemera relating to carnivals and celebrations in New Zealand. 1920-1929]

By: Webster (Firm)

Reference: Eph-A-CARNIVAL-1923-01

Description: A schedule of events for 6-13 January, including yacht races, swimming sports, dinghy races, model yacht races, aquatic events, Scotch and Irish dancing, flower and horticultural show,home industries exhibition, floral fete, hunting competitions, boy and girl riding contests, athletic sports, tug of war, wrestling, baby show, Fire Brigade tournament, bowling tournament, tennis tournament, aviation displays, grand bazaar, side shows. Includes photographs of two women swimmers, Miss P Hoeft, and Miss Violet Walrond. Dated from the time at which Violet Walrond would have been competing as a swimmer. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Booklet of 12 pages, each 204 x 135 mm. Provenance: Purchased from John Martin, dealer, London, in 2005.

Date: 1950-1978

From: New Zealand Playcentre Federation, Education Subcommittee : Records

Reference: MS-Papers-6410-36

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1990

From: New Zealand Society of Genealogists : 1990 Sesquicentennial Family Biography Competition collection

Reference: MS-Papers-4280-089

Description: The essay covers ther period 1879-1970 and details the lives of Julia and Francis Norris who left their home at Wollaston, Worcestershire in 1879 with their three children. They arrived in New Zealand in 1880 on the Ben Nevis and established their home at `Wollaston', Onehunga. Francis was a fanatical Methodist lay preacher and ruled his family with a rod of iron. Details also of the couple's children Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Published guide available. Photograph of the Francis and Julia and nine children; `Wollaston', Hardington Street, Onehunga and members of the family standing in front; The Fairy Bower, St Heliers Bay with horse-drawn bus in front

Date: 30 Jul 1957

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-44519-F

Description: Aerial photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Other - Taken for Northern Assurance Company Limited Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative, 1/2 plate

Date: 29 Jul 1957

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-44492

Description: Aerial photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Photographic negative

Date: 5 Jul 1985

From: NZOHA Sunlight Centenarians Oral History Project

By: Vellenoweth, Jessie, 1879-

Reference: OHInt-0004/15

Description: Talks about her childhood in St Heliers in the 1880s. Describes her parents, the origin of the family surname, their attitude to religion, transport, social life, politics and her education at Tamaki West, Mangere Bridge and Newton East Schools. Talks about the absence of training to be a teacher at this time and her enjoyment of teaching for 35 years. Accompanying material - Photocopy of newspaper clippings of Jessie Vellenoweth at the centenary of St. Heliers suburb. Interviewer(s) - Hugo Manson Venue - Glenalmond Street, Mt Eden, Auckland Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s) (one side on each tape). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB 188. Search dates: 1985

Date: 19-20 June 2013 - 19 Jun 2013 - 20 Jun 2013

By: Goodall, Gladys Mary, 1908-2015; Manson, Heugh Cecil Drummond, 1941-

Reference: OHColl-1078-1

Description: Interview with photographer and centenarian Gladys Mary Goodall, QSM, conducted in Fendalton, Christchurch in four sessions over two days, from 19-20 June 2013. Goodall discusses her family life during the depression, becoming a nurse, taking up photography, and her experiences travelling around New Zealand as a photographer. She discusses her process of taking photographs, working with light, aerial photography, and explains the stories behind some of her iconic images. Sponsored by - Project commisioned by the Alexander Turnbull Library and National Library of New Zealand Public Programmes Abstracted by - Hugo Manson Interviewer(s) - Hugo Manson Quantity: 1 digital sound recording(s) digital sound recording(s). 1 Electronic document(s) Microsoft Word file. 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 3.19 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete. Search dates: 1908 - 2013

Date: [between 1900-1930]

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

Reference: 1/2-000878-G

Description: View taken from the vicinity of Achilles Point looking south-west towards St Heliers Bay. St Heliers Bay Hotel and wharf in the middle distance. A young woman is standing near the cliff top looking out to the bay. Photographed by William Archer Price between 1910 and 1930. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - St Heliers Bay. Auckland. 1539 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.5 x 6.5 inches