Rugby football - New Zealand - Gisborne Region

Date: ca1910-ca1920

By: Porteous family

Reference: PAColl-7595

Description: Comprises photographs, probably taken by John Porteous, relating to his educational activities (mostly in native schools) and family. The localities are in the Gisborne Region and include Tikitiki, Tuparoa, and Reporua. Specifically, one group of photographs record a rugby match between Tikitiki and Rangitukia schools, and two others show Reporua school children collecting driftwood from the beach and participating in an Arbour Day celebration in 1912. There are a general views of Reporua and Tuparoa and one of Reporua School. Other images are of people grouped in front of unidentified meeting houses. There is also a view of East Cape, unidentified landscapes one with a bridge, a midden of human bones, and a group of Fijians in traditional dress The negatives are family photographs Arrangement: Negative at 1/4-107919-G to 1/4-107961-G Quantity: 23 b&w original photographic print(s). 44 b&w original negative(s). Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - MS-Group-1079 - Transfer from Porteous family papers (MS-Group-1079).

Date: 8 Nov 1992

From: Hiruharama Oral History Project

By: Woodford, John, 1904-1997

Reference: OHInt-0099-04

Description: John Woodford gives details of his family background, his childhood in the Houhoupounamu and Waipiro area, the local sports days and circus and working for the local butcher. Describes his working life as a shepherd on Waiorongomai Station with mention of a fire at the Station while he was there; working as a shepherd at Mangaheia Station and the local sports and social life at Tolaga. Describes other Stations in the area that he worked on; Matahiia, Pakihiroa, Whareponga, Waipare and Arowhana. Talks about his marriage, the death of his son, building the Whareponga Road, local fights and a murder, other shepherds and local people, Whareponga School, members of his family, accident at work which resulted in a hospital stay, various work incidents, working at the freezing works and his involvement in various sports especially rugby. Describes the local and regional rugby organisation and playing with George Nepia. Details his life on Pahi Station. Venue - Gisborne : 1992 Interviewer(s) - Monty Soutar Venue - Gisborne Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-005802-005804; OHLC-002858-002860 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-1215. Search dates: 1992

Date: 1 May 1993

From: Hiruharama Oral History Project

By: Stevens, Robert Temple, 1929-

Reference: OHInt-0099-12

Description: The language of the interview is Te Reo and English. Robert Temple Stevens (Ropata Temepara Tipene) describes his family background, being born at Mangawhariki, growing up at Taipiiria near Te Puia Springs, his father being from Ngapuhi, mothers' relations, 16 brothers and sisters, relationship to Jensen family and to Houkamau on his mother's side. Talks about going to Te Puia School, teachers who taught him at different schools, including Mr Trimmer at Hicks bay, the close community of Mangawhariki and Wharekahika where the family moved when he was nine. Comments on the meaning of his name from the opening of Ratana Church in 1929 and the derivation of the name Ropata. Talks about how fighting in the community between friends was common, horses outside the pub, his nannies, moko and the very old age at which his immediate tipuna died. Describes going to work packing horse on Ihungia station when he finished school, the sports and entertainment between the stations, the Tawhiti rugby team and his rugby playing. Details deciding to join the army as a artillery gunner, his experiences in Korea, returning to New Zealand and doing other work before deciding to join the army again. Recounts his service in Malaya where he was a Lance Corporal and his employment since he retired from the army, including mention of driving trucks and buses. Talks about his children and his aspirations for the future. Language - and English Venue - Palmerston North Interviewer(s) - Monty Soutar Venue - In a car travelling from Palmerston North to Napier Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-005821-005822; OHLC-008868-008869 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-1224. Search dates: 1993

Date: 18 July 1992

From: Hiruharama Oral History Project

By: Takarangi, Hoani Wikitoria El Debar, 1946-

Reference: OHInt-0099-23

Description: Victor Takarangi states his full name, Hoani Wikitoria El Debar Takarangi, names his parents and talks about going to Hiruharama School, Manutahi School (later called Ngata College) and Campion College in Gisborne. Names teachers and comments on their efforts. Talks about friends and school, not being able to talk Maori at school, sports activities, truancy, action-songs, and notes changes in the school. Describes rugby in Hiruharama and his own rugby playing career. Names senior players in the Hikurangi and East Coast teams from the time he was playing. Details his employment as a painter, forest worker, Gear Meat worker, farmer, shearer and teacher at Greytown, Ruatoria and now Hiruharama. Talks about methods of discipline, the Form one and two children he is currently teaching, and the school jubilee in 1995. Venue - Ruatoria Interviewer(s) - Monty Soutar Venue - Ruatoria Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHV-0251c, OHV-0252a Quantity: 2 videocassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 40 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-1228c. Search dates: 1992

Date: [ca 30 Jun 1965]

From: Evening post (Newspaper. 1865-2002) :Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post newspaper

Reference: EP/1965/3006-F

Description: Springbok rugby players during a Maori welcome in Gisborne, circa 30 June 1965. Shows winger Wynand Mans holding Kohi Coleman. Row forward 'Lofty' Nel stands behind Mrs C Coleman. Photograph taken by an Evening Post staff photographer. Other - Published in the Evening Post newspaper, 30 June 1965, back page Source of descriptive information - Caption on negative sleeve Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate negative, 5.6 x 5.6 cm

Date: 1963

From: Westra, Ans, 1936-2023: Photographs

Reference: AWM-0511-F

Description: Images show scenes from Ruatoria sports ground, taken in 1963 by Ans Westra. Unless otherwise stated all persons are unidentified. Images show scenes at the Ruatoria sports ground during a rugby match between [East] Coast clubs. They include scenes of spectators standing around the sports field and youths sitting on car bonnets watching the game. Two frames show the teams playing. Children also watch from the open windows of the partly two-storied clubhouse. Source of descriptive information - Notes written by Westra and filed with proof sheets. Quantity: 4 b&w original negative(s) 120 strips containing 12 images. Physical Description: Cellulose acetate roll film Processing information: Digitisation details - Original negatives digitised by Suite Tirohanga.

Date: 1963

From: Westra, Ans, 1936-2023: Photographs

Reference: AWM-0510-F

Description: Images show scenes from Ruatoria sports ground, taken in 1963 by Ans Westra. Unless otherwise stated all persons are unidentified. Images show scenes from around Ruatoria sports ground that include, a young man astride a motorbike watching a rugby match in progress, a group of youths sitting on car bonnets watching the game, and a crowd of spectators also present. Other images show a portrait of a man wearing a suit jacket, a spotted shirt and a straw hat, two boys standing under a tree, and a boy riding a horse. Source of descriptive information - Notes written by Westra and filed with proof sheets. Quantity: 4 b&w original negative(s) 120 strips containing 12 images. Physical Description: Cellulose acetate roll film Processing information: Digitisation details - Original negatives digitised by Suite Tirohanga.

Date: 1963

From: Westra, Ans, 1936-2023: Photographs

Reference: AWM-0512-F

Description: Images show rugby match at Ruatoria sports ground, and scenes at Whanarua Bay, taken in 1963 by Ans Westra. Unless otherwise stated all persons are unidentified. Images show a rugby match in progress at Ruatoria sports ground, and the remaining nine images are portraits taken at Whanarua Bay. Apart from a portrait of a man outdoors, the rest are groups of children, or tamariki, standing in a paddock. Another group of children stand inside a doorway. Quantity: 4 b&w original negative(s) 120 strips containing 12 images. Physical Description: Cellulose acetate roll film

Date: 1963

From: Westra, Ans, 1936-2023: Photographs

Reference: AWM-0579-F

Description: Images show spectators watching a rugby match at Ruatoria, and children and adults walking on a dirt road near Ruatoria. One frame shows children at Ruatoria Primary School. Taken in 1963 by Ans Westra. Unless otherwise stated all persons are unidentified. Source of descriptive information - Notes written by Westra and filed with proof sheets Quantity: 4 b&w original negative(s) 120 strips containing 12 images. Physical Description: Cellulose acetate roll film Processing information: Digitisation details - Original negatives digitised by Suite Tirohanga