Military training - New Zealand

Date: [1939-1945]

Reference: PA1-q-1024

Description: Shows scenes in Waiouru, Empire air Training scheme in Canada, Gilbert & Ellice Islands, and Japan. Taken and collected by an unknown photographer. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Provenance: Purchased at auction, 2009

Date: 2007

By: Paddison, Arthur Neville, 1920-

Reference: MS-Papers-8795

Description: Paddison's memoir recounts his experiences of training to be a soldier in the New Zealand Army. The recollection includes a very detailed description of all facets of training to be a gunner in the New Zealand Artillery. He recounts his enlistment with the Territorals, military life in the training camps (Mount Cook Barracks, Linton Military Camp, Trentham Military Camp, Waiouru Military Camp), artillery practice sessions at various locations including Foxton and Ashurst and his increased responsibilties as an instructor of cadets. There are many digital photographs included in the typescript depicting soldiers (also group photograph of the 2nd Field Regiment NZA taken at the Winter Show Buildings, September 1940), weapons and vehicles like the Marmon. The account concludes as Paddison prepares for depature with the 2nd NZEF, 8th Reinforcement. Source of title - Title transcribed from item 2nd Lieutenant Paddison joined the New Zealand Artillery (Territorials) at 19 years of age in 1939. Trained as a gunner he rose to the rank of 2nd Lieutenant. In 1942, aged 21, he commenced active service with the 2nd NZEF, 8th Reinforcement. Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript with scanned photographs

Date: 2013-2015

By: Frizzell, Helen Isobel, active 1986-; HMNZS Toroa

Reference: OHColl-1236

Description: Collection comprises five interviews conducted by Helen Frizzell commissioned for the 85th anniversary of the HMNZS Toroa in 2013. Interviewees are Algar Adams, Alby Goding, Julie Harwood, Lloyd Cron, Nikki Willems. Project received funding from a Lottery Environment and Heritage Grant. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 5 Interview(s). 51 digital sound recording(s). 48 electronic scan(s) of original black and white photographic print(s). 26 Electronic document(s). 17 electronic scan(s) of original colour photographic print(s). 12 electronic scan(s). 9 digital photograph(s). Search dates: 2013 - 2015

Date: 1935-1953

From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives

Reference: PAColl-0785-1-147

Description: Photographs taken for publication in NZ Free Lance between 1935 and 1951. Includes: The Hermitage (Mount Cook); huts and scenery in Tararua Ranges; life-saving competitions held at Taylor's Mistake; military recruits and personnel, ca 1950; Rimutaka tunnel under construction,1951; Mechanic's Institute, Wellington (1860); Rakaia traffic bridge (1939); Maori Canoe Hurdle Race held on Wanganui River; Dobson Memorial (Arthur's Pass); aerial view of Hokianga [?], 1951; Dart Hut. Overseas photos: G K Chesterton (portraits); Queen Elizabeth and Princess Margaret attending Royal Film Performance, 1951; Captain Vyvyan Holt arriving in England from Korea, 1953; Sir Winston Churchill & General Eisenhower, 1951; Churchill, Roosevelt & Stalin, Mar 1945; Tibetan Trade Delegation, 1948; Australian parliament and John Curtin; Australian naval divers; Australian ballroom dancer, Joan Allen; funeral of King George VI; Henry Ford's first car; etc. Quantity: 63 b&w original photographic print(s). 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints

Date: 1967

From: Farrell, Terence John, fl 1967-2014: Transparencies relating to Farrell's service during the Vietnam War of 1961-1975

Reference: PA12-11047

Description: Transparencies relating to the service of gunner Terry Farrell during the Vietnam war of 1961-1975, taken during 1967 by Farrell. Shows soldiers at leisure around the barracks at Burnham, and on exercises at camp and in 'Little Malaya' near Oxford, Canterbury. No captions or dates with transparencies. Information provided in letter from Farrell. Quantity: 24 colour original transparency/ies. Physical Description: Dye coupler transparencies

Date: 1940-1959

From: [Ephemera of octavo size relating to the New Zealand Army, volunteers, soldiers of regular forces]

Reference: Eph-A-ARMY-1940/1959

Description: Contents include: 1940: Small arms training volume 1, pamphlet no. 21. Thompson sub-machine-gun 1940 (2 copies) 1947: Luncheon by the Government of New Zealand in honour of Field-Marshal The Right Honourable the Viscount Montgomery of Alamein ... Parliament House, 17 July 1949. Menu/toast list; with inserted place card for Mr J B Yaldwyn and a gold foil cigar wrapper for P John's Army's "V" Corona, the king of cigars The Prime Minister requests the pleasure of the company of Mr J B Yaldwyn at luncheon in honour of Field-Marshal The Right Honourable the Viscount Montgomery of Alamein ... Parliament House, 17 July 1949. Invitation card 1959: How to join the Territorial Force; terms and conditions of service, rates of pay, etc. 1959 Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset prints, letterpress, on booklets, tickets and fliers, sizes varying

Date: 1960-1969

From: [Ephemera of octavo size relating to the New Zealand Army, volunteers, soldiers of regular forces]

Reference: Eph-A-ARMY-1960s

Description: Contents include: 1960: 27th (M.G.) Battalion Association (Palmerston North Branch). National reunion, Palmerston North, 4-6 June [1960]. Official programme 1961: New Zealand. Army. 1st Battalion Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment :Presentation of colours to First Battalion the New Zealand Regiment, by His Excellency The Governor General on Burrows Field, Burnham Camp, Sunday 10th September 1961. Order of service 1962: New Zealand Regiment, Second Battalion. A souvenir programme of the presentation of colours by Major General The Right Honourable Sir Harold Barrowclough. Burrows Field Burnham Camp, 4 March 1962 1963: Dunedin Volunteer Artillery Company :Centennial celebrations 1863-1963, Re-union Tudor Lounge, 7th September 1963. Toast list 1965: New Zealand Army. Pricelist for medals, miniature medals, medal ribbons, as at 1 April 1965 1967: New Zealand Army. Pricelist for medals, miniature medals, medal ribbons, as at 30 September 1967 New Zealand Army. Directorate of Recruiting. Royal New Zealand Nursing Corps. Regular Force. 1967 [Information booklet] New Zealand Women's Royal Army Corps. Vacancies, conditions of service [1967] 1968: New Zealand. Army. Aim high; join the Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment [ca 1968] New Zealand. Army. Step up the ladder with the professional Army. Career prospects, job security, variety, outdoor life [ca 1968] New Zealand. Army. Waiouru Command :Householders guide and information sheet [1968?] Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset prints, letterpress, on booklets, tickets and fliers, sizes varying

Date: 1949

By: Joint Defence Action Committee (N.Z.); L T Watkins Ltd

Reference: Eph-A-DEFENCE-1949-01

Description: Front cover shows badges of the RSA, Homeservicemen's Association, Airforce Association and New Zealand Defence League. Inside are arguments for a prepared defence force in case of war. The back page, urges: "On polling day strike out the bottom line". Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) on folded pamphlet. Physical Description: Photolithographs on folded pamphlet, 216 x 142 mm. Provenance: From the papers of Mr A G Bagnall, donated 2010.

Date: 1900 - 1939

From: [Ephemera of octavo size relating to the New Zealand Army, volunteers, soldiers of regular forces]

Reference: Eph-A-ARMY-1900/1939

Description: Contents include: Folder 1: 1900: New Zealand Army Rough Riders. Rough Riders' Grand Military Display, Auckland, Saturday Feb 24th 1900. Star Litho Works, [1900]. 1901: Nelson Moate & Company Ltd. Souvenir of visit of Imperial troops, New Zealand Feby 1901. With the compliments of Nelson, Moate & Co Ltd. Turnbull, Hickson & Palmer, printers, Wellington. The Imperial Guard of Honour Visit to Auckland. Official souvenir programme, Feb 1901. Wilson & Horton Litho Auckland 1901. 1910: Field-Marshal Viscount Kitchener. Review of cadets at Hutt Park, Wellington on Friday 25 February 1910 a t 3pm. [Ticket] Admit to grandstand. 1911?: The Skunk Brigade (suggested by the recent prosecutions of malingering Territorials). 'Star' Print, Dunedin [1911] 1917: New Zealand Division. Horse show, 29 April 1917. Schedule. 1919: City of Christchurch. Mayoral luncheon in honour of Major-General Sir Andrew H Russell, KCMG, CB. May 15th 1919. Menu. [Printed by] ChCh Press. 1923: Farewell dinner given to Brigadier-General G S Richardson by the Officers of the New Zealand Military Forces. Dustin's, Cuba Street, Wellington, Tuesday February 27th 1923. Menu 1929: Wellington Regiment 1st Battalion. Lieutenant-Colonel R L Evatt, Commanding 1st Battalion, the Wellington Regiment, invites the attendance of Major R Stout and party at the service of consecration of the new colours, donated by the Ladies of Wellington, and their presentation to the Regiment by the mayoress of Wellington, at the Basin Reserve at 3.15 pm, Sunday 3rd March, 1929. Queen Alexandra's 2nd W.W.C. Mtd Rifles. Presentation of the new Guidon to the Regiment. waverley Camp, May 19th 1929. Order of ceremony Cathedral Church of St Paul, Wellington. The laying-up of the old colours of the First Battalion, The Wellington Regt, 17 November 1929 [Order of service] Folder 2: 1937: HM Stationery Office for general staff, NZ Military Forces. Small arms training. Pamphlets: Volume 1 no. 1. Weapon training 1937 Volume 1, no. 2. Application of fire 1937 (2 copies) Volume 1, no. 3: Rifle. 1937 (reprinted 1940) Volume 1, no. 4: Light machine gun (1939; reprinted 1941) Volume 1, no. 6. Anti-aircraft 1937 (reprinted 1941) Volume 1, no 20. .303-in Lewis machine gun 1939 (reprinted 1941) Quantity: 2 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset prints, chromolithographs, on booklets, tickets and fliers, sizes varying Provenance: One item donated by the Army Department in 1962.

Date: 1949

By: R E Owen (Firm)

Reference: Eph-A-DEFENCE-1949-02

Description: Pamphlet gives the views of Prime Minister Peter Fraser and Leader of the Opposition Sid Holland. Both support compulsory military training, for social benefits and as a stand against communism. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) on folded pamphlet. Physical Description: Photolithographs on folded pamphlet, 230 x 146 mm. Provenance: From the papers of Mr A G Bagnall, donated 2010.

Date: [1939-1945]

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-4161-01-015

Description: Training, coast watching, Home Guard, etc Arrangement: This collection is made up of file prints and empty negative envelopes to each of which is attached a file print. They were scattered throughout the wax boxes in which the War History collection had been housed for the last eight years. In giving the collection a general order they have been sorted into their series groups. This collection contains material belonging to the "NZ" series. They have not been arranged in numerical sequence as yet (though some might be so arranged). Any negatives will be housed in the "NZ" sequence in the negative stores. (Feb 1995) Quantity: 10 container(s) (boxes).

Date: ca1880

From: Swainson, Jane :Photographs of military forces in Taranaki, Nelson, Hokitika, Parihaka and Rotorua.

Reference: PA1-q-707-41

Description: Shows layout of the tents, troops in formation, horses and onlookers. Probably Nelson-Marlborough Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: ca1880

From: Swainson, Jane :Photographs of military forces in Taranaki, Nelson, Hokitika, Parihaka and Rotorua.

Reference: PA1-q-707-39

Description: Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 1967

By: New Zealand Railways. Publicity Branch; New Zealand. Department of Labour; R E Owen (Firm)

Reference: Eph-E-DEFENCE-1967-01

Description: A poster requiring young men to register for military service within 14 days of attaining the age of 20 years. "Failure to register is an offence, and renders a person liable for training irrespective of the result of a ballot ... All British subjects, including new arrivals in New Zealand, are liable for registration". Shows an illustration of a soldier with a rifle, against a background map of New Zealand. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset print, 917 x 590 mm. Provenance: Purchased in 2005.

Date: 1914 - 1918

From: [Postcard album of cards collected by Joye Eggers / Taylor. 1905-1970s].

Reference: Eph-B-POSTCARD-vol-8-067-btm

Description: Shows a group of some 34 soldiers pausing for a mug of tea [?] and food in front of a wooded slope. Most are wearing "lemon-squeezer" hats. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) on postcard.. Physical Description: Photograph, 87 x 139 mm.

Date: 2015

From: Tremain, Garrick, 1941- :[Digital cartoons published in the Otago Daily Times]

Reference: DCDL-0030816

Description: Shows Gerry Brownlee in his role as Minister of Defence and Simon Bridges as Minister of Transport. Brownlee declares that "We assure you our troops will be as safe as they can be! It's not as if they'll be there dodging bullets..." while Bridges responds "...or still at home here dodging foreign drivers!" Refers to the government's announcement that they would be sending troops to the Middle East, despite wider questions about the troops' safety. Also refers to increased media coverage of accidents on New Zealand roads, where tourists had reportedly crossed the centre line. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 9 October 2015

From: New Zealand Society of Authors (PEN NZ Inc.) oral history project

By: Jones, Owen Marshall, 1941-; Shepard, Deborah, active 1997-2015

Reference: OHInt-0698-22

Description: Interview with Owen Marshall by Deborah Shephard, recorded on 9 October 2015 in Wellington. Topics covered in the interview include: family background; childhood; education; reading; writing 'The Larnachs'; religion; military training; marriage; teaching; getting published in the 'Listener'; Canterbury University Writer in Residence; Frank Sargeson; Janet Frame; influences; Burns Fellowship; Menton Fellowship; characters; writing classes and workshops; awards; support for writers; writing regime; editing; and involvement with the New Zealand Society of Authors. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 Interview(s). 3 digital sound recording(s). 3 Electronic document(s) agreement form, transcript, notes on transcript. 1 folder(s) agreement form. Search dates: 09/10/2015

Date: 16 October 2015

From: New Zealand Society of Authors (PEN NZ Inc.) oral history project

By: Hill, Clive David McLeod, 1942-; Shepard, Deborah, active 1997-2015

Reference: OHInt-0698-23

Description: Interview with David Hilll by Deborah Shephard, recorded on 16 October 2015 in New Plymouth. Topics covered in the interview include: family background; childhood; education; boy scouts; early writing; National Service army training; teaching; writing for Radio New Zealand; plays; working with Elizabeth Smither; 'See Ya Simon'; influences; writing routine; cosmology; reviews; writing residencies; female characters; involvement with the New Zealand Society of Authors; mentoring; and publishers. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 Interview(s). 5 digital sound recording(s). 3 Electronic document(s) agreement form, transcript, notes on transcript. 1 folder(s) agreement form. Search dates: 16/10/2015

Date: 1940-1944

By: Ashcroft, J C, active 1940s

Reference: PAColl-8352

Description: Graves in Ramla War Cemetery, Israel; groups of New Zealand naval seamen; Royal New Zealand Air Force groups many of which include Jack Ashcroft; Jack Ashcroft lecturing to airmen; group of airmen on No 10 Observers Course, 1940; crew of Catalina N Z 4028 who flew the Governor General on a tour of the South Pacific in June 1944; group photo of HQ staff, RNZAF Station, Levin; photos taken at the time of Governor General, Sir Cyril Newal's visit to the Tokelau Islands, June 1944; aerial views of unidentified coast; aerial view of a convoy of ships leaving New Zealand; photos of an underwater explosion at sea; equipment landing by paracute; RNZAF groups lined up in front of Vickers Vildebeeste aircraft; aerial view of Harewood and Harewood Aerodrome. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 41 b&w original photographic print(s).