Ajax (Ship)

Date: 1915 (1952)

By: Fulton, Catherine Henrietta Elliot, 1829-1919

Reference: qMS-2069

Description: Catherine describes emigrating with her family on the `Ajax' in 1847, settling in Dunedin, and her marriage to James Fulton and subsequent life on a sheep station near East Taieri. She writes about family members, travel in New Zealand, and social life. Also an interesting account of being followed by `a dangerous lunatic' who `had frightened other women in isolated dwellings'. Accompanying material - At rear are photocopies of photographs lent for copying by Mr J E R Fulton (Wellington) from his copy, one of the original copies, of this manuscript (Acc 83-101, 5 Apr 1983). Photographic copies are held in Photographic Archive. Relationship complexity - Also in `Our fathers have told us' [qMS-1898, pp 224-225] Catherine Fulton's maiden name was Valpy. Quantity: 1 volume(s) (56 pages). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (28 cm; navy buckram)

Date: [ca 1870s-1970s]

By: Taiaroa, Hori Kerei, -1905

Reference: PAColl-4558

Description: Three photographs of the vestibule and interior of the Hall of Memories at Waitaki Boys High School, including the bell of HMS Ajax and a plaque unveiled by the Duke of Gloucester ca 1930s; sheep being mustered at Maraekakaho Station ca 1930s; a group of men and two women outside City Council offices (location unknown) ca 1910s; the Duke of Gloucester and Viscount Bledisloe next to the commemorative plaque at Waitangi 1934; a girl, possibly Maori, standing on a cart with milk urns holding the horse's reins ca 1910s; William Robert Hudson with his arctic medal pinned to his chest ca 1870s; studio portrait of Te Honi ca 1890s (at PAColl-4558-1-29); photographs of two directors of the Development Finance Corporation, Mr Rowlands and Mr Wakefield ca 1970; photograph of a portrait of Admiral Sir Joseph Nias ca 1840; the main hall of the New Zealand High Commission in London showing examples of New Zealand products ca 1920s; and a large group of women, names, positions etc unknown ca 1890s. Arrangement: Prints housed at PAColl-4558-1, PAColl-4558-2, and PAColl-4558-3. Tintypes housed at PA10-11-01 and PA10-11-02. Cabinet cards housed at PA3-0047 and PA3-0128. Carte de visite housed at PA2-0196. Provenance: The material is likely to have been deposited in the General Assembly Library by MP H K Taiaroa. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - MS-77-124.

Date: 1854

From: [Various artists] :[Illustrations of ships and naval actions]. - London [chiefly Illustrated London news, ca 1850]-1911

By: Brierly, Oswald Walters (Sir), 1817-1894

Reference: A-248-017

Description: The British and French naval vessels at sea, with several firing their guns. They include the Leopard (flagship under Admiral Plumridge), Valorous, Dragon, St Jean d'Acre, Duke of Wellington (flagship under Admiral Napier), Royal George, Princess Royal, Imperieuse, Arrogant, Amphion, Tribune, Ajax, Blenheim, La Hogue and the Edinburgh (flagship under Admiral Chads). The cliffs of Dover can be seen to the right and the fleet has a number of small yachts around it. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Wood engraving, 229 x 350 mm

Date: 1939

From: Waters, Sydney David, 1883-1965 : Maps from Papers

By: Waters, Sydney David, 1883-1965

Reference: MapColl-785hkm/1939/Acc.49788

Description: Map showing manoeuvering by the Ajax, Archilles, Exeter and Admiral Graf Spee (all colour-coded), with annotations describing situation and actions including speeds, firing and ranges, smokescreens, and hits taken. Scale half inch = 1 mile Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink on dressed linen, 21.7 x 33.2 cm.

Date: 1871

By: Gard, Joseph Rowe, 1820?-1896

Reference: MS-0819

Description: Describes voyage from Auckland to Honolulu on board the `Nebraska' and on to San Francisco on the `Ajax'. Trip overland by rail and then from New York to Liverpool on the `Idaho'. Stayed with family in Exeter for nine weeks. return voyage by same route on `The City of Brooklyn', `Moses Taylor' and `Nevada'. Interesting descriptions of Honolulu, San Francisco and rail trips Quantity: 1 volume(s) (148 pages). Physical Description: Holograph (17 cm; green cloth) Illustrated with several ink sketches

Date: 29 Nov 2000

From: Second World War oral history project - Crete

By: Taylor, David, 1918-2007

Reference: OHInt-0729-13

Description: David Taylor born Dannevirke 1918. Refers to school in Dannevirke, move to Awatoto and later move to Hastings. Briefly mentions school cadets at high school. Recalls Hawkes Bay Earthquake 1931 - sound of quake, reaction of children in school, gas work nearby, effect of earthquake on school swimming pool and on home, sleeping in shelters on the lawn and aftershocks. Recalls being in Rotorua when World War II was declared and describes process of enlistment. Gives reason for joining 27 Machine Gun Battalion and describes Burnham Camp, gun used by Battalion and leaving Lyttelton on the `Sobieski' . Briefly describes Maadi Camp, leave in Cairo, desert manoeuvres and sailing to Greece. Discusses range of Vickers Machine Gun and compares size of bullets with rifles. Recalls process of evacuation from Greece on the `Ajax' and arrival at Suda Bay [Crete]. Mentions attempted German invasion by sea, air attacks before 20th May 1941 and arrival of parachutists. Describes events on the 20 th May, poor communications, being wounded on 26 May and retreat to Sfakia (Sphakia). Compares fighting with that in Greece. Recalls evacuation on 'HMAS Nizam' and near miss on accompanying ship `HMAS Napier'. Refers to morale after Crete and reason for loosing battle of Crete. Mentions Battalion Colonel [Lindsay Merritt] Inglis and Col Grey of 18th Battalion. Talks about service after Crete in Syria and North Africa. Recalls `breakout' at Minqar Qaim. Mentions Battle of Alamein, [Bernard] Montgomery, Hepatitis epidemic at Alamein and time in Bardia. Recalls returning to New Zealand on 2nd Furlough Draft on the `Mariposa' which was crowded, food on board and Italian prisoners of war on board. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Megan Hutching Accompanying material - Completed questionnaire attached to abstract Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-009467-009468 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s) (+ partial transcript). 1 Electronic document(s) - abstract. 1 interview(s). 2 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3068, OHDL-001153. Search dates: 2000

Date: 1887

From: [Various artists] :[Illustrations of ships and naval actions]. - London [chiefly Illustrated London news, ca 1850]-1911

By: Wells, Josiah Robert, 1849-1897

Reference: A-248-032

Description: A view from near the bow of British Naval steamship Ajax, with a plan view of the deck, lower right, showing the gun turrets Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Wood engraving, 283 x 224 mm

Date: 1842-1850

From: New Zealand Company : Emigration lists

Reference: Micro-MS-0889-3

Description: Lists for the following ships and year of departure for New Zealand: Ajax 1848, Berkshire 1849, Bernicia 1848, Blundell 1848, Cornwall 1849, Edeen 1850, John Wickliffe 1847, Kelso 1849, Lady Nugent 1849, Larkins 1849, Mariner 1849, Mary 1848, Mooltan 1849, Philip Laing 1847, Phoebe 1842, Phoebe Dunbar 1850, Poictiers 1850 Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s).

Date: 1854

From: [Various artists] :[Illustrations of ships and naval actions]. - London [chiefly Illustrated London news, ca 1850]-1911

By: Brierly, Oswald Walters (Sir), 1817-1894

Reference: A-248-025

Description: The British and French naval vessels Edinburgh, La Hogue, St Jean d'Acre, Blenheim, Ajax, Tribune, Duke of Wellington, Princess Royal, Euryalus, Amphion, Imperieuse, Leopard, Valorous and Dragon at sea. The Duke of Wellington is firing its guns Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Wood engraving, 148 x 350 mm

Date: 9 Jul 1919-Jun 1928

By: Swaffield, William, active 1920s

Reference: MS-Papers-8339

Description: Includes, a continuous certificate of discharge notebook and loose certificates of discharge for William Swaffield, mainly for voyages to and from New Zealand and Great Britain. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by R S Slack, Porirua, July 2005

Date: 1940

By: Lloyd, Arthur John, 1882-

Reference: D-017-014

Description: The H. M. S. Achilles in the foreground, with shells bursting in the water around her, her guns blazing. The Graf Spee is in the background in the distance to the left, the Ajax in the distance to the right. The incident took place during the battle of the River Plate Supplement to Weekly News special Christmas 1940 Same as C-055-004 Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, coloured, 318 x 485 mm

Date: 1940

By: Lloyd, Arthur John, 1882-

Reference: C-055-004

Description: The H. M. S. Achilles in the foreground, with shells bursting in the water around her, her guns blazing. The Graf Spee is in the background in the distance to the left, the Ajax in the distance to the right. The incident took place during the Battle of the River Plate, in the South Atlantic, off the coast of Uruguay Supplement to Weekly News special Christmas 1940 Same as D-017-014 Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Photomechanical reproduction, 318 x 485 mm

Date: 1848 - 1981

From: [Ephemera of around A3 size, relating to immigration to New Zealand, problems and issues of new immigrants and refugees]

Reference: Eph-C-IMMIGRATION-1848-01

Description: Arrangement of text. The directors would receive applications until Wednesday 9th August from people wishing to come out aboard the "Ajax". Signed by Thomas Cudbert Harington, at New Zealand House, 9 Bread Street Buildings, London. Hocken Library, Dunedin, has an original copy of this poster. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph 407 x 264 mm.