Building materials industry

Date: 1939

Reference: Eph-B-EXHIBITION-1939-01

Description: Some text and seven photographs of the buildings of the exhibition, featuring the art deco effects used, and the used of Hardie's "Fibrolite" asbestos. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) on folded pamphlet, 286 x 225 mm (folded). Physical Description: Photolithographs on folded sheet, 286 x 225 mm.

Date: [ca 1921-1960]

By: Moult, Eric Edwin, 1908-1995

Reference: 91-187

Description: Selected contract files for roofing, including that of the Wellington Railway Station, papers and contracts re fibrolite asbestos sheeting, stock books for roofing tiles, steel shutters and sashes, a wages book, and motor body fittings catalogues. Relationship complexity - Two other collections of E W Mills & Co Ltd are held by MSS & Archs - at qMS-1367-1370 are 4 minute books ranging from 1883-1965, and at MS-Papers-5343 is a small collection of catalogues, wages books and product publications Eric Moult worked for E W Mills all his working life. Quantity: 1 box(es). 0.30 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts, printed matter Finding Aids: Preliminary listing available.

Date: 1945 - 1955

From: [Architectural plans collected by Bulleyment Fortune architects. 1890-1900s]

By: Kelly & Mair (Firm)

Reference: Plans-93-0518

Description: Shows elevations, cross section, ground floor plan, and detail of wall and truss elevation. Quantity: 1 plan(s). Physical Description: Pencil drawing on tracing paper, 407 x 530 mm.

Date: 1950 - 1965

By: Stevens, Michaela, active 1994; Donaldson, Leslie, active 1947-1967

Reference: Eph-F-PACKAGING-1950s-02

Description: Boxes of three sizes, all for containing screws. GKN stands for Guest Keen & Nettlefold, a branch of an Australian firm, opened in Seaview ca 1942, and closed 1997. Smallest box contained one gross (144) 3/4 woodscrews, with c'sunk slotted heads. Middle size contained 200 woodscrews. The largest box has lost the label giving its contents. The design in blue is the same on all boxes, except for size. The donor's grandfather, Mr Leslie Donaldson, opened the Seaview branch of Ajax GKN, in about 1942, and was the Managing director, ca 1947-67. Quantity: 3 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on packages.. Physical Description: Boxes, ranging from 105 x 85 x 50 mm, to 68 x 55 x 28 mm.

Date: 1932 - 1935

From: [Ephemera of octavo size concerning employment, career choices and vocational guidance]

By: Crawford, W J, active 1933

Reference: Eph-A-EMPLOYMENT-1933-01

Description: Booklet outlining the principles of the No. 10 Government Building Subsidy scheme whereby homeowners and business owners could renovate their properties saving up to 50% on labour costs alone. The Unemployment Board paid a subsidy for the work to be done, to keep people in the work force. The booklet also contains many advertisements by Wellington building supply companies, builders and building contractors: Carrara Ceilings, John Duthie & Co. Ltd, Wellington Plumbing Supplies Co., Jenkins & Mack Ltd, Higgins & Arcus, A & T Burt Ltd, J H Bethune & Co., Lamb & Johnson, Turnbull & Jones Ltd., J H Gilchrist & Sons, Leonard Tingey, Eclipse Foundry Co Ltd., Warcup & Elliott, Winstone Ltd, Palmer & Askew, Harcourt & Co., Scoullars, Eveready Electric Hotwater Services Ltd, A Johnson Ltd, Fama Stonewood Florring Co., Symonds Bros, Tolley & Sons Ltd., W M King, Guthrie Bowron & Co Ltd., Plumbers Ltd, H E Shacklock Ltd, Berger Paints, James Stewart Electrical Co Ltd., McLeod Weir & Hopkirk, Francis Holmes Ltd, W H Long & Co Ltd, Nu Tread, W Booth & Co., Scott Timber Co Ltd., Coleman & Coleman, A R Hislop Ltd, Brownlee Ltd, C & A Odlin & Co Ltd. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Booklet of 64 pages, each 185 x 128 mm.

Date: 1911

By: Cleveland, Francis Leslie, 1921-2014

Reference: Eph-C-BUILDING-SUPPLIES-1911-01

Description: Sales catalogue for products of the company, including designs for wall lining, dado panelling, border finishes, enriched cornices, plain cornices, moulding, freizes, ceiling borders or fillings, diaper sheeting, enriched panelling, sheeting of imitation brick, zinc fish scale sheeting, sheeting of imitation rough cast, zinc capitals, zinc centre-flowers, perforated zinc sheeting, metal name plates, imitation rock-faced stone, ventilators, ornamental ridgings, finials. Other Titles - Catalogue Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Letterpress and photolithographs, on pages 350 x 252 mm.

Date: 1905 - 1915

From: [Ephemera of quarto size relating to interior decoration, room design, household decorative items, tableware, in New Zealand]

By: Cleveland, Francis Leslie, 1921-2014

Reference: Eph-B-DECOR-1910-02

Description: Catalogue with double spread for each of 59 fireplace designs (photographed) with their dimensions and specifications. Dated approximately by the donor. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Catalogue of some 100 pages, 230 x 200 mm.

Date: 1975 - 1976

From: Gooch, Mitchell and MacDiarmid Ltd :[Architectural plans. 1906-1995].

By: Mitchell & Mitchell and Partners (Firm)

Reference: Plans-2002-058-001-102/108

Description: Shows exisiting and proposed floor plans, proposed alterations to Laboratory office and Library, and to ablution block. Also includes a plan for a weather rack, and drum rack. Quantity: 7 plan(s). Physical Description: Pencil, ink and diazo plans, sizes varying from 420 x 595 mm to 575 x 800 mm.

Date: 16 September-25 October 1989 - 16 Sep 1989 - 25 Oct 1989

From: Winstone Group of Companies Oral History Project

By: Leigh, Douglas Howard, 1919-2006; Fyfe, Judith Mildred de Visme, 1944-

Reference: OHInt-0152/10

Description: Douglas Howard Leigh born at Woodville, New Zealand 1919. Outlines family background - paternal grandparents came to New Zealand 1869. Refers to book `Memoirs of an old chemist' written by father and published 1980. Recalls Hawkes Bay earthquake in 1931. Gives reasons for not joining father's career as a chemist and circumstances leading to joining Winstone Ltd in 1939 as a traveller and general hand, spending his entire working life (apart from time in Home Defence 1940-1943) selling building materials in the Hamilton Branch of Winstone Ltd. Discusses: Women employees in Winstone Ltd; Social activities; Napier earthquake; Opening of block plant and Winstone family. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Hamilton Interviewer(s) - Judith Fyfe Venue - 152 Galloway Street, Hamilton East Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-002849-002851; OHLC-002019-002021 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB-0536.

Date: 19 July 1989 - 19 Jul 1989

From: Winstone Group of Companies Oral History Project

By: Macaulay, Robert Fairgray, 1929-

Reference: OHInt-0152/11

Description: Robert Fairgray Macaulay born at Otahuhu, Auckland, 1929, twin brother of James Bassett Macaulay. Outlines family background - grandfather, Samuel Ure Macaulay, postmaster at Dargaville, changed surname from McAuley, because of admiration for Lord Macaulay (Thomas Babbington Macaulay). Father, James Melville Macaulay was bank manager of National Bank of New Zealand for over 25 years. Recalls childhood during the Depression (1930s). Recalls teaching career at Hastings, Te Kuiti, Waipukurau, Hatuma and Makaretu North (1950-1953), followed by career at Putaruru Timber Yards (PTY) Limited, 1953-1957, Morrison Mowers Ltd Hastings, 1957-1960, Armaghdown Motors Limited, Palmerston North, 1963-1966, M J Kelt & Co. Ltd, Motor vehicle dealers, Hastings before joining Winstone Limited as Company Secretary (Waikato B.O.P.) Ltd, 1975-1978. Discusses: takeover by Winstone of PTY Industries Ltd.; take over by oil companies of Road Construction business, with reference to Winstone Civil Construction and sale to BP (New Zealand) Ltd. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Auckland Interviewer(s) - Hugo Manson Venue - 11B Comins Crescent, Kohimarama, Auckland Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-002821-002823 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB-0537.

Date: 24 August 1989

From: Winstone Group of Companies Oral History Project

By: Keall, Raymond George, 1926-

Reference: OHInt-0152/09

Description: Raymond George Keall born Wellington 1926. Outlines family background - father, George Arthur Keall, was a Merchant Importer, partner in Keall & Perry Limited but lost business during Depression (1930s). Recalls time spent in orphanage. Talks about working life which commenced 1943 as a junior message boy for Wellington Steam Ship Company (USSCo.), before joining Winstone Limited as clerk and branch / area accountant in 1944 and becoming General Manager from 1969 until retirement in 1972. Topics discussed include: social life / sport (1940s); World War II, 1939-1945; opening of Winstone Roofing Tile Works Ltd at Plimmerton; accountancy study; marriage in 1961; Winstone acquisitions with reference to Wilsons Portland Cement and Golden Bay Cement Co. and VIBRAPAC Blocks Ltd. Also discusses post retirement involvement with National Youth Hostels Association of New Zealand in Christchurch, 1976-1986. Interviewer(s) - Hugo Manson Venue - 39 Warblington St, Wainoni, Christchurch Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB-0535. Search dates: 1989

Date: 6 September 1989 - 06 Sep 1989

From: Winstone Group of Companies Oral History Project

By: Redwood, Pascoe, 1901-2000

Reference: OHInt-0152/14

Description: Pascoe (Pat) Redwood born Thames, 1901. Outlines family background - great-grandfather, John Redwood, a builder / joiner in London, came to New Zealand ca 1858. Refers to catholic branch of family with reference to Bishop Redwood. Outlines working career, starting after his European trip as a sign-writer with Chandler & Co., an advertising agency, and in 1933 became partner with brother in Auckland Glass Company which was sold to Winstone Ltd, 1970. Recalls developing several innovations for the manufacturing and retailing of glass in New Zealand with reference to surveillance mirrors used in retail shops. Discusses use of glass in changing architectural and structural methods. Backgrounds decision to sell AGC (Auckland Glass Company) to Winstone Ltd, in 1970. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Auckland Interviewer(s) - Judith Fyfe Venue - 102 Paritai Road, Orakei, Auckland Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-002843-002845 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB-0540. Photocopies of 3 b&w photographs: (i) Pat Redwood, 1989; (ii) Nerilie Debney (nee Redwood) & Pat Redwood ca 1964; (iii) Pat Redwood & Ailsa REdwood (nee Lewis) ca 1940.

Date: 25 August 1998

From: Winstone Group of Companies Oral History Project

By: Winstone, Donald Percy, 1917-2005

Reference: OHInt-0152/16

Description: Donald Percy Winstone, a third generation Winstone in Winstones Ltd, outlines family background. Father, William Percy Winstone, looked after outdoor side of business, while George Winstone was the financier. Discusses Winstone Ltd during the Depression (1930s) and explains that directors took no salary during difficult years. Recalls commencing career with firm in 1936 as office boy and being given no special treatment. Describes World War II service with the RNZAF, serving as a fighter pilot in Pacific and was awarded the DFC (Distinguished Flying Cross). Discusses: Winstone acquisition of J J Craig, Ltd; Certified Concrete Ltd with reference to Fletcher Challenge; establishment of London Office of Winstone Ltd; acquisition of Hardie Bros. Ltd, Whangarei and Auckland Glass Co., VIBRAPAC Concrete and Masonry manufacturers. Explains effect of companies acquired. Talks about takeover of Wilsons (New Zealand) Portland Cement Co., Ltd (1970) and discusses business ethics. Venue - Auckland Interviewer(s) - Hugo Manson Venue - 96A Upland Road, Remuera, Auckland Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-002802-002804 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB-0542. Photocopies of two b&w group photographs Search dates: 1998

Date: 22 February 1989

From: Winstone Group of Companies Oral History Project

By: Winstone, Eric George, 1905-1990; Winstone, Owen Keall, 1908-1991

Reference: OHInt-0152/17

Description: A joint interview with Eric and Owen Winstone. They discuss family background. Owen refers to writing Company and family history. Topics discussed include: education; Winstone family structure; career - Eric joined family company in 1924 as office boy and retired as Chairman of the Board in 1968 - Owen joined as office boy in 1926, and retired in 1978 - his career included periods in the Day Book Department which he describes and a period in charge of the London Office; effect of the Depression on the business; Auckland Creditmen's Association; changes in transportation and Agency for Gregory (Pneumatic) Tyre and Rubber Co., USA with reference to Winstone's blacksmith shop. Venue - Auckland Interviewer(s) - Hugo Manson Venue - 17 William Street, Takapuna, Auckland Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-002809-002811 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 2.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB-0543. Two photocopies of b&w group photographs Search dates: 1989

Date: 1930 - 1949

From: [Ephemera of octavo size relating to building material and supplies in New Zealand]

Reference: Eph-A-BUILDING-SUPPLIES-1930/1949

Description: Includes: 1930-1940s?: John Lysaght Ltd. Lysaght's galvanised iron / Lysaght's corrugated iron. [Product calculator. 1930-1940s?] ca 1936-1938: [B & B Concrete Company]. B & B concrete products for homes in town and country [Catalogue including concrete chimneys, fireplace, boilers, septic tanks. ca 1936-1938] 1937: Acetone Illuminating and Welding Company Ltd :Welding materials (new edition) for each and every purpose, selected from the world's best markets. Issued by the Technical Service Department of The Acetone Illuminating & Welding Co. Ltd, Head office Napier, branches Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin [1937] 1938: Salmac Insulation Company Ltd :Salmac insulation price list, manufactured by the Salmac Insulation Co. Ltd. Works 48 Lower Rattray Street, Dunedin; Office 51 Crawford Street Dunedin ... Wellington branch 9 Wigan Street. 12-9-38 [1938] Salmac Insulation Company Ltd :Salmac asbestos insulation covers for hot water cylinders .. efficient, economical, durable, easy to fix, easy to remove, vermin proof, fire resisting, manufactured by the Salmac Insulation Co. Ltd. Works 48 Lower Rattray Street, Dunedin; Office 51 Crawford Street Dunedin ... Wellington branch 9 Wigan Street. C.S.W. Ltd, Dunedin, [ca 1938] 1935-1940?: Winstone Limited :Dignity, economy, permanence with Hollostone Blocks, registered design B40671. A construction combining beauty and sound investment [ca 1935-1940] 1940s?: J H M Carpenter Ltd. Make your own concrete fence posts with the Lightning concrete fence-post machine [Pamphlet. 1940s?] 1942: Winstone Limited. Diary /notebook for 1942 (with pencil) One item donated by Maree Moxon in 1999; one from the Nash papers in the 1980s; several from C W Martin Ltd in 2011. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs on brochures and booklets, sizes under 250 mm.

Date: 1953

Reference: Eph-C-BUILDING-SUPPLIES-1953-01

Description: Shows plans and exterior photographs of dwellings built with Hardie's Fibrolite. The product was used for roofing and for interior and exterior walls. Other Titles - Plan to build with Hardie's Fibrolite Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on each side of sheet, 308 x 458 mm (unfolded). Physical Description: Photolithographs on sheet, 307 x 458 mm.

Date: 1942

From: Roth, Herbert Otto, 1917-1994: Collected papers, personal papers, photographs and ephemera

Reference: 94-106-75/05

Description: Unpublished pamphlet written by Fred Freeman (`Hammer') and Bert Roth (`Saw'); includes notes by Roth and critical review by Financial Times Other Titles - The house that Fletchers built Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1867 - 1900 - 1960

From: "Unity for strength, the trade union movement in New Zealand". Waikato Museum of Art & History, May 1 - June 23, 1990. [Posters and printed material for an exhibition]

By: Keeling & Mundy (Firm); New Zealand Carpenters' Union; Waudby, Arthur John, 1817?-1872

Reference: Eph-D-LABOUR-UFS-1900s-01

Description: A series of pictures arranged around an archway illustrating the activities in which unions are concerned (such as superannuation, relief of widow, accident provisions), and in which carpenters are engaged (centring, and the workshop). The archway is surmounted by symbolic figures of Industry, Art, Truth and Justice. The figure of Joseph of Nazareth is at the top of the image. At the centre of the lower edge is a scene of emigrants aboard ship. Near the bottom are spaces for the name of the union and for other information, in this case used for the New Zealand Carpenters Union name and their membership certificate. Compare the Library's large oil after Waudby, Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners Wellington Branch (G-830-3). The background image is identical and has been widely used by unions as a banner ever since its creation in England in 1867. Printer Keeling & Mundy was operating in Palmerston North from around 1902-1980s Other Titles - New Zealand Carpenters' Union Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, coloured 579 x 426 mm on sheet 657 x 496 mm

Date: 1950 - 1969

From: [Ephemera of octavo size relating to building material and supplies in New Zealand]

Reference: Eph-A-BUILDING-SUPPLIES-1950/1969

Description: Includes: Armstrong Engineering Company Ltd. Protect and beautify your home with Armstrong pipe, fences, gates, balustrades, handrails ... (ca 1960) (2 copies) Armstrong Engineering Company Ltd (Tawa Flat). Ornamental steel furniture, balustrades, gates, revolving clothes line, rose arch, children's play units ... (ca 1960) Fletcher Merchants Ltd. Fletcher Merchants catalogue for builders and handymen [1966]. Fletcher Merchants. Catalogue for builders and handymen [ca 1967]. New Zealand Wholesale Hardware Guilds' Federation. Annual conference Dunedin February 28th to March 4th 1966. Programme. Gascoigne Kee Klamps. Price list August 1958. Don't risk life and property. Gibraltar board is fire-safe. Produced by Dormer-Becker Advertising Ltd. [1950s?] Laminex Industries (Christchurch). Laminex guaranteed surfacing. [ca 1967] Pavex (sealing product). ca 1960? Rylock sliding wardrobe doors. [ca 1965] Seelastik seals the gaps - and it stays sealed; a guide to its many uses [1950-1960s?] Structural Aluminium Co. Structalite aluminium windows and doors. 1965. Tasman Pulp & Paper. New ways to add character to your home; alterations and additions in Tasman pine. [ca 1960] Welwell (N.Z.) Ltd. AL-BR-100; a tough, wear-resistant, machinable copper-base alloy. 1957. Flier Winstone's recommend to home owners, architects, engineers "Fibertex" spun rockwool high efficiency insulation / Kilbirnie Printing Service Ltd (ca 1960) Quantity: 1 folder(s) 10 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on brochures and booklets. Physical Description: Photolithographs on brochures and booklets, sizes under 250 mm.

Date: 1985 - 1995

By: James Hardie and Company Pty Ltd; Horncy, Janet Valerie, 1940-

Reference: Eph-F-BUILDING-SUPPLIES-1990s-01

Description: A set of six coasters showing illustrations of homes built using Hardie's fibre cement building products. All are large homes. Quantity: 6 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs on cork-backed coasters, 95 x 113 mm. Provenance: Donated by Janet Horncy, Wellington, in 2007.