Newspapers - New Zealand - Manawatū-Whanganui Region

Date: [ca 1975]

From: Craig, Elsdon Walter Grant, 1917-1980 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-7888-125

Description: Typescript draft of an account of James Henry Claridge, his family and the establishment of small local newspapers throughout the central North Island. Apparently unpublished. The author was the son of James Henry Claridge. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1867 - 1929

Reference: Eph-A-NEWSPAPER-1929-01

Description: Small folder contains miniature facsimiles of issues of the Evening Herald for 3 June 1867 and the Wanganui Herald for 4 May 1929. The paper was called the Evening Herald until 1876. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs on pamphlet folded to 218 x 138 mm, and 24-page booklet 140 x 110 mm, in pockets of folder 175 x 125 mm. Provenance: Donated by Shirley Cormack, Wellington, in 2015.

Date: 1868

From: Harding, William James 1826-1899 :W. J. Harding. [Wellington], Alexander Turnbull Library Endowment Trust with the assistance of Kodak New Zealand Limited, 1984. (Imagers of a new land, series 3).

By: Harding, William James, 1826-1899; Alexander Turnbull Library Endowment Trust; Kodak New Zealand Ltd; Sullivan, John Paul, 1948-; Brake, Brian, 1927-1988

Reference: C-106-016

Description: Shows a line of 9 men in front of Evening Herald building. A ladder leans against the building at left, and posters in the window advertise the imminent arrival of Edward Lewis and 30 valuable cows on 27 March. Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - Reproduced from the original negative by the Alexander Turnbull Library Endowment Trust, Wellington, with the assistance of Kodak New Zealand Limited. / [Title]. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, 213 x 259 mm, on sheet 350 x 415 mm. Provenance: Deposited under Legal Deposit regulations, 1986.

Date: 1868

From: Harding, William James 1826-1899 :W. J. Harding. [Wellington], Alexander Turnbull Library Endowment Trust with the assistance of Kodak New Zealand Limited, 1984. (Imagers of a new land, series 3).

By: Harding, William James, 1826-1899; Alexander Turnbull Library Endowment Trust; Kodak New Zealand Ltd; Sullivan, John Paul, 1948-; Brake, Brian, 1927-1988

Reference: C-106-016-a

Description: Shows a line of 9 men in front of Evening Herald building. A ladder leans against the building at left, and posters in the window advertise the imminent arrival of Edward Lewis and 30 valuable cows on 27 March. Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - Reproduced from the original negative by the Alexander Turnbull Library Endowment Trust, Wellington, with the assistance of Kodak New Zealand Limited. / [Title]. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, 213 x 259 mm, on sheet 350 x 415 mm. Provenance: Deposited under Legal Deposit regulations, 1986.

Date: 1974

By: Hartley, Jim, active 1999

Reference: PAColl-5899

Description: Slides of Dannevirke Evening News, taken in 1974 by a design student at Wellington Polytechnic. Slides show the newspaper building and illustrate the various stages in producing the newspaper including the finished product. Shown in the sequence are Hap Appleton, owner and editor, and Warren Barton, now a feature writer on the Dominion. Arrangement: Transparencies at PA12-1598 Quantity: 20 colour original transparency/ies.

Date: 19 and 22 Oct 1988 - 19 Oct 1988 - 22 Oct 1988

From: World War I Oral History Archive

By: Wysocki, Claude Shennan, 1896-1990

Reference: OHInt-0006/84

Description: Describes family background, emigration of his father's family to New Zealand and settlement in Marton and Dannevirke. Describes employment of his father and uncles, and his own job with 'Dannevirke Bush Advocate', newspapers in Dannevirke, news of outbreak of war, Cadets, Territorials, enlistment, training at Trentham with Rifle Brigade, final leave, sailed on 'Ulimaroa' ca 1917. Discusses his brothers' career in the army, ports of call - Sierra Leone and Capetown. Venereal disease, prostitution in London, sick parades, food on transport, disorganisation of the army, Brocton Camp, further stories on army disorganisation, training at Brocton, training as grenade thrower. Recalls transport to France, Second Battle of the Somme, Mailly Maillet, Valenciennes, Bapaume, effect of sniper fire, wounded by shrapnel, Le Quesnoy, recalls Armistice, shell shock, self inflicted wounds, drinking, 'nosegay' tobacco, rats, saluting, Sling Camp riot at Larkhill, relations with Chinese labour crew, morale of New Zealand troops in 1918, gambling and two-up, chaplains, return to New Zealand. Describes return to Dannevirke, gratuity, marriage, career in newspapers post war, commercial printing, detailed views on RSA and Anzac Day parades, future of RSA, Rifle Brigade reunions. Venue - Auckland Interviewer(s) - Jane Tolerton Interviewer(s) - Nicholas Boyack Venue - Mr Wysocki's daughter's home at Murrays Bay, Auckland Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-002793 - OHC-002795 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 Electronic document(s) - abstract. 1 interview(s). 3 Hours Duration. Physical Description: Textual file Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB 526, OHDL-000358. Black and white photograph of Claude Wysocki, 1988

Date: 29 - 30 Mar 1994 - 29 Mar 1994 - 30 Mar 1994

From: The Men in Our Lives oral history project

By: Buller, John Malcolm, 1922-2002

Reference: OHInt-0406-04

Description: Born in England and in 1920 came with parents and three of his sisters to New Zealand on the Pakeha. John describes his father's mechanical models and caves for the DIC (Wanganui). Recalls his school days and mentions: Mrs Simpson (Headmistress); Mrs Cavill (Primer 1 teacher) and Mrs Stewart (Primer 3 teacher). John was apprenticed to the Engineering Works and worked there for 32 years, becoming foreman. Describes the part played when the Port Bowan ran aground and many of the other projects undertaken by the engineering works including the Cobham Bridge. Also describes his river-boat work, including his work on the 'Pat Byron' during its calamity for the Engineering works. Became engineer/technician for the Wanganui Chronicle, seeing them through the change from lead print to computerisation. He was a top rower, being involved in the building of an ergometer (a straight out rowing machine which picked out potential good rowers). He was also a pig-hunter and a dedicated fisherman. Old vehicles he restored included; an old fire-engine - 1917 Tilly Stevens (belonged to Rod Sinclair who sold it to Southwood Museum) and a Puffing Billy (steam train), which was the first steam tram in Wanganui but had not been used for 30 years. Abstracted by - Susan Hawes Interviewer(s) - Susan Hawes Recorded by - Susan Hawes Venue - 8 Rimu Street, Wanganui Accompanying material - Wanganui Chronicle article (30-11-1989) and photograph for John Buller's retirement from Wanganui Newspapers. Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-006745 Tape numbers - OHC-006746 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 2 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB 1528. 4 photographs - (1) Cover portrait of John Buller (2) Wanganui Rowing Club Lightweight Maiden Fours (1939-1940), (3) John Buller at Engineering Works, Wanganui, (1950), (4) Last vehicle to cross the town bridge, Wanganui prior to its demolition. John Buller driving a restored fire engine 1917 Tilly Stevens and (5) Day following John Buller's retirement after almost 18 years service at Wanganui Newspapers (30-11-1989). John Buller right, Phillip Meade, his successor, left.

Date: 2 Sep 1940-1 Sep 1943, 1 Sep 1943-19 Jan 1944

By: Richards, Neal Maclean, 1921-1969

Reference: MS-Papers-8413

Description: Two soldier's pay books of Richards which record details of his enlistment, training, medical treatment and pay. Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Transfers: Collection as a whole received into Manuscripts and Archives Oct 2005; material transferred to Published Collections. - To Published - copies of `The Observer' newspaper.

Date: [ca 1870]

From: Harding, William James, 1826-1899: Negatives of Wanganui district

Reference: 1/1-000139-G

Description: Group outside the Evening Herald office in Campbell Place, Wanganui, circa 1870. John Ballance is third from the left. Photograph taken by William James Harding. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).

Date: [ca 1870]

From: Harding, William James, 1826-1899: Negatives of Wanganui district

Reference: 1/1-000140-G

Description: Group outside the Evening Herald office in Campbell Place, Wanganui, circa 1870. John Ballance is 4th from the left. Photograph taken by William James Harding. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Wet collodion glass negative 6.5 x 8.5 inches