New Zealand. Parliament - Buildings - Fire, 1907

Date: December 21 1907

By: Communicate New Zealand

Reference: PAColl-1164

Description: These images were selected circa 1987 for a 'Parliamentary Week' display. Arrangement: Copy negatives at NegColl-234 Quantity: 16 b&w copy photographic print(s) in one envelope. 18 b&w copy negative(s) (from which the prints were mad).

Date: 1907

By: Smith, Alan C, active 2006

Reference: PAColl-8943

Description: Photographs of the 1907 fire at Parliament Buildings, Wellington. The photographs show crowds watching the building burn down; rescued furniture in the grounds of Government Buildings, including one depicting James McGowan; interior and exterior scenes of damage caused to the building; and images of firemen attempting to put out the fire. Collection also includes a photograph of an unidentified ship in Wellington Harbour. Prints made ca 1980s by Alan C Smith from glass plate negatives taken in 1907 by an unidentified photographer. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 17 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Resin-coated paper prints Provenance: Donated by Alan C Smith, Hamilton, 2006. Prints of negatives found in a Hamilton house by Mrs L Hannah.

Date: December 11th 1907

By: Costall, John James Joseph, 1859-1949

Reference: PAColl-4304

Description: Photograph of the General Assembly Library fire on 11th December 1907. It shows people gathered outside and men tackling the blaze with hoses. Photographer unidentified Mr Costall worked at the General Assembly Library. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Provenance: Donor was the son of John Jams Joseph Costall.

Date: 11 December 1907

From: Lawes, Mr, fl 1961 : Photographs

By: Zachariah, Joseph, 1867-1965

Reference: 1/2-019528-F

Description: Fire at Parliament Buildings, on the corner of Molesworth and Hill Streets, Wellington, 5am, 11th of December, 1907, photographed by Zak studios. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom right - Parliamentary Buildings Wgtn NZ. The fire in progess 5am 11.12.07. "Zak" Photo Protected: 319 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).

Date: Dec 1907

From: Ross, Malcolm 1862-1930 :Photographs by Malcolm Ross of New Zealanders in the Great War, Maori, mountaineering, New Zealand scenery, etc

Reference: 1/2-003970-G

Description: Stereographic photograph taken during the fire at Parliament buildings in December 1907. Shows a street scene with spectators. Photograph taken by Malcolm Ross. Source of descriptive information - Notes on file print. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Stereographic dry plate glass negative

Date: 1907

From: Ross, Malcolm 1862-1930 :Photographs by Malcolm Ross of New Zealanders in the Great War, Maori, mountaineering, New Zealand scenery, etc

Reference: 1/2-003976-G

Description: Unidentified group amongst the ruins of Parliament Buildings, Wellington, after the 1907 fire. Photograph taken by Malcolm Ross. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative

Date: 1907

From: Ross, Malcolm 1862-1930 :Photographs by Malcolm Ross of New Zealanders in the Great War, Maori, mountaineering, New Zealand scenery, etc

Reference: 1/2-003968-G

Description: Parliament Buildings during the 1907 fire, showing firemen using hoses and piles of books, desks etc on the lawn in front. The General Assembly Library is on the right. Photograph taken by Malcolm Ross. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).

Date: 11 December 1907

From: Original photographic prints and postcards from file print collection, Box 8

By: Zachariah, Joseph, 1867-1965; McIntosh, Doris Hutchinson (Lady), 1909-1989

Reference: PAColl-6075-08

Description: Legislative Council Chamber of Parliament Buildings on fire, Wellington, 11th of December, 1907, photographed by Zak studios. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom right - Fire at Parliamentary Buildings The Legislative Council Chamber in flames. "Zak" Photo Wgton NZ 11.12.07. Protected: 317 A Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 1907

From: Ross, Malcolm 1862-1930 :Photographs by Malcolm Ross of New Zealanders in the Great War, Maori, mountaineering, New Zealand scenery, etc

Reference: 1/2-003974-G

Description: Men working amongst the charred rubble inside the Members Lobby, Parliament Buildings after the 1907 fire. Taken by Malcolm Ross. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).

Date: 11 December 1907

Reference: 1/2-008517-F

Description: Fire at Parliament Buildings, on the corner of Molesworth and Hill Streets, Wellington, 11th of December, 1907. Photographer unidentified. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom right - 11.12.07 Protected Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative

Date: 11 December 1907

By: Stebbart, G, active 1964; New Zealand. Ministry of Works

Reference: 1/2-022885-F

Description: The fire at Parliament buildings on the 11th of December, 1907. Shows a crowd in the foreground and hoses following up through the gate to the Legislative Council steps. Sydney Street West is visible. Photographer unidentified. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).

Date: 1907

From: Smith, Sydney Charles, 1888-1972: Photographs of New Zealand

Reference: 1/1-022897-G

Description: Exterior view of the smoking remains of Parliament Buildings after the 1907 fire, photographed by Sydney Charles Smith. Shows charred walls and chimmney stacks. Groups inspect the damage. A group of children play alongside stacks of timber in the foreground. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative