Philip Laing (Ship)

Date: 1847-1855

By: Bannerman, Jane, 1835?-1923

Reference: qMS-0131

Description: Undated reminiscences of emigrating to New Zealand with her family by Jane Bannerman. Jane was twelve at the time of the journey. Reminiscences describe voyage on the Philip Laing, parting with friends and relatives in Glasgow and life in Otago including a description of the house in Dunedin the family lived in and in particular the kitchen. Quantity: 1 volume(s).

Date: 31 August 1995 - 31 Aug 1995

From: Netball New Zealand Inc oral history project Stage II

By: Maclean, Juanita Ina, 1921-2004

Reference: OHInt-0517/9

Description: Juanita Ina (Nita) MacLean (nee Haugh) born Owaka, Catlins, Otago 1921. Gives family background - paternal grandfather, Cameron Haugh came to New Zealand on the ship `Philip Lang' (Philip Laing), 1868. Father, George Norman Haugh, farmed at Heriot. Recalls: Township of Heriot and Heriot Primary School with 50-60 students; boarding at High School Gore (1934-1935); Depression; employment in solicitor's office, L J & O Arthur; discovery of glow worm caves at Te Anau and refers to Mr Campbell who was responsible. Recalls importance of basketball in life, playing for Heriot until knee injury necessitated a change to umpiring and coaching. Recalls decision to get umpire's badge, with reference to Sarah Foster. Discusses World War II and mentions Patriotic Committee and coupons. Other topics covered include: changes to rules of netball, with reference to Dawn Jones and Cheryl Dawson on Rules Committee; selecting; move to Tauranga and involvement in Netball Bay of Plenty; delegate system; fundraising; umpiring at tournaments; criteria for conferral of service award; sponsoships with reference to Anchor and Trustbank. Discusses name change in 1971 from Basketball to Netball. Gives views on men's netball. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Abstracted by - Matthew Packer Interviewer(s) - Marie Burgess Accompanying material - Copy of list of Mrs MacLean's achievements and Netball committments and one extra copy of printed abstract Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-006658-006661; OHLC-002431-002434 Quantity: 4 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 3.07 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-1928. Photocopies of 2 photogaphs attached to abstract: (i) Robin and Nita MacLean 1994 and (ii) Nita MacLean (nee Haugh) 1943.

Date: 1848, 1862, 1898, 1927 - 1950

From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives

By: Anderson, G D, active 1934; Inkster, Lawrence Andrew, 1897-1955; Whites Aviation Ltd; De Maus, David Alexander, 1847-1925; Pickard, D, active 1940s-1950s; Johnson, W E, active 1927; Robertson, David Ogilvie, 1850?-1920

Reference: PAColl-0785-1-030

Description: Photographs of the West Coast of the South Island, Otago and Southland, made for publication in the New Zealand Free Lance, 1927 to 1950. Includes a painting of the `Philip Laing' and `John Wickliffe' in Port Chalmers in 1848, painted by D O Robertson in 1898 and photographed by De Maus. Also includes a photograph of Gabriels Gully, Lawrence, in 1862, and later photographs of memorials to Gabriel Read. Photographers include W E Johnson, J D S Roberts, G D Anderson, D Pickard, Whites Aviation, D A De Maus and L A Inkster. Quantity: 47 b&w original photographic print(s).

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: 1848

By: Kettle, Charles Henry, 1821-1862; New Zealand Company; Turnbull, Alexander Horsburgh, 1868-1918

Reference: C-012-001

Description: Shows "Wickliffe Wharf, Residence of Mr Cuttan, The Manse, Back of Captn Cargill's residence, Mr Jeffrey's tent, Resident Agent's Office, Residence of Mr Kettle, Principal surveyor's office, Commercial Inn, Tent, Emigrant's House, Street Lane, Mr Anderson's stores, Emigrant's house Inscriptions: top left - New Zealand Company stamp date "21 Dec 1848"; Verso - In pencil: "no. 283" Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil and Chinese white image 211 x 580 mm on sheet 267 x 637 mm Provenance: Purchased by A H Turnbull from Francis Edwards, London, 1915 with other New Zealand Company material

Date: 1848, 1898

From: De Maus, David Alexander, 1847-1925 :Shipping negatives

Reference: 1/2-003216-G

Description: Photograph of a painting depicting the arrival of the Philip Laing at Port Chalmers, 15 April 1848, with the John Wickliffe at anchor. The painting is by David Ogilvie Robertson; photographed by David Alexander De Maus in 1898. Original painting held at the Otago Settlers Museum. See also 1/2-190155, for identical photograph with different inscription. Also 1/1-017871. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom centre - Protected 1/5/98. Arrival of the Philip Laing at Port Chalmers, 15 April 1848. John Wickliffe at anchor. D.O. Robertson 1898. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 6.5 x 4.75 inches

Date: 1848, 1898

From: De Maus, David Alexander, 1847-1925 :Shipping negatives

Reference: 1/2-190155-G

Description: Photograph of a painting depicting the arrival of the Philip Laing at Port Chalmers, 15 April 1848, with the John Wickliffe at anchor. The painting is by David Ogilvie Robertson; photographed by David Alexander De Maus in 1898. Original painting held at the Otago Settlers Museum. See also 1/2-003216, for identical photograph with different inscription. Also 1/1-017871. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom centre - Arrival 'Philip Laing' at Port Chalmers 15. Ap. 1848. 'John Wickliffe' at anchor. Protected 1/5/98. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 6.5 x 4.75 inches

Date: 1848

By: Kettle, Charles Henry, 1821-1862; Turnbull, Alexander Horsburgh, 1868-1918; New Zealand Company

Reference: C-012-002

Description: Shows Barque `Philip Laing', Coasting schooner, Site of town Port Chalmers, NZ Co's storehouse, Ship `John Wickliffe', warehouses Inscriptions: Recto - top left - New Zealand Company stamp, date "21 Dec. 1848"; Verso - In pencil: "284", title repeated 4 times in ink and pencil; date only on verso Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil 221 x 535 mm on sheet, 261 x 570 mm Provenance: Purchased by A H Turnbull from Francis Edwards, London, 1915 with other New Zealand Company material

Date: 1848, 1898

From: The Press (Newspaper) :Negatives

Reference: 1/1-017871-G

Description: Copy negative taken by an unidentified photographer employed or contracted by 'The Press' newspaper of Christchurch. Original photograph by David Alexander De Maus. Source of descriptive information - Negative registers. Quantity: 1 b&w copy negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative, 6.5 x 8.5 inches Processing information: The collection description was updated in November 2020 with information regarding commercial use of the photographs.