Torpedoes

Date: 1891

From: Hodgkins, William Mathew, 1833-1898 :[Sketchbook, 1891 and 1895-1896]

Reference: E-033-2-029

Description: The two-masted steam ship in the harbour in the foreground, with hills in the background Other notes include 'This is just between the Port and the Island' Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil drawing on paper, 205 x 125 mm

Date: 30 Oct 1995, 18 Jun 1996 - 30 Oct 1995 - 18 Jun 1996

From: Neville Lambert Memorial oral archive

By: Black, Arthur Gordon, 1919-2011

Reference: OHInt-0585/06

Description: Arthur Gordon Black recalls earliest recollections when he was a boy of four at Porangahau (Southern Hawkes Bay) in 1923 living on a soldier's resettlement farm. Mentions grandfather who lived with them and who had served in Afghanistan war. Describes childhood activities, traversing much of the countryside on foot and pony, finding a bird's nest which contained a human skull with a stone axe in it, and which is now in Napier Museum. Also describes Porangahau School and mentions Miss Tracey who taught there from 1924-1945 and Alf Mudgway. Mentions itinerant gentleman who took music. Other aspects of Porangahau discussed includes: Six o clock closing and Maori rule of not being allowed to take liquor away from hotel; 1931 Earthquake; Proficiency exam; lack of co-educational schools; camps for unemployed; Depression; college uniforms and church parades. Describes Wellington Teachers' College which re-opened after the Depression in 1938 and refers to New Education Conference. Mentions Frank Lopdell, Frank Coombs, Walter Scott and Ron Lockhart. Refers to First Labour Government in 1935. Outlines teaching career, commencing with probationary year at Te Awa School followed by sole charge at Tarawera. Explains how sole charge operated. Talks about experience in Air Force, spending three months in Mounted Rifle camp and refers to Sir Andrew Russell. Mentions Conscription. In 1942 joined Navy and talks about trip across Pacific to Canada, referring to `HMS Philomel' and `Capetown Castle'. Recalls two months course at St Vincents; flying Tiger Moths, Harvards and Barracuda (flying bomber) and learning to dive bomb and drop torpedoes. Talks about experience when at Crail. Recalls returning to New Zealand on HMS 'Illustrious'. Mentions wife, Margaret, having to wait for ship bringing war brides. Recalls having to undertake refresher course [post war] before taking a teaching position at Te Karaka District High School. Mentions A E Manning (Principal). Talks about involvement in Institute (NZEI). Other aspects of teaching career discussed include: Currie Report; Ruatoria School which was used as a model school for Maori education; Grading systems; first parent teacher group; Truant Officers; role of visiting teacher; Basic equipment scheme; Maori schools which were administered by Maori Affairs Department with separate Maori inspectors; teacher welfare; corporal punishment; Ministers of Education, with reference to Phil Amos and discussion on maternity leave [early 1970s]. Considers NZEI has helped teachers immeasurably in conditions of service. Mentions Dr Beeby and his philosophy. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Roger Dougls Caley Venue - Massey Street, Hastings Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-008898-008899, OHC-008900; OHLC-004545-004547 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-2763.

Date: 1976

From: Lodge, Nevile Sidney 1918-1989 :[Archive of original cartoons for the Evening Post and Sports Post, 1941 to 1988]

By: Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.); Lodge, Nevile Sidney, 1918-1989

Reference: B-135-002

Description: Shows Muldoon steering New Zealand as though it was a ship. There is a speeding torpedoe (17 1/2% devaluation) heading straight for them from Australia. Refers to New Zealand's currency devaluation. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper 235 x 320 mm Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Pictorial Reference Service.

Date: 28 November 1991 - 28 Nov 1991

From: Labour Movement Oral History Project

By: Uttinger, Henry Joseph, 1922-2008

Reference: OHInt-0056/26

Description: Henry Joseph Uttinger born Wellington. Recalls early years - parents from Switzerland. Gives details of education at Te Aroha and early working life. Other topics covered include: World War II experience - served on HMS Leander and HMS Achilles - recalls being off the cost of Japan when atomic bomb was dropped; political feelings before war; discussion groups in the Navy; post-war life - farm at Matamata area; marriage; the building of Kaima Tunnel and its benefit to the area. Talks of involvement in the New Zealand Labour Party - organising first Regional Conferences with reference to Norman Kirk MP and Gerry Skinner, MP. Recalls being candidate in Piako, Raglan (1963), Hauraki (1966), Kaipara (1969), Tauranga (1972) and Kaimai in 1978 and 1987. Discusses Parliamentary Labour Party and activities of the New Zealand Labour Party Council. Talks about: the Trade Union Movement and his involvement in the Storemen and Packers Union; Drivers Union and the Workers Union; the future of the Trade Union Movement and the Employment Contracts Act which he feels has contributed to the demise of the Trade Unions. Venue - Tauranga Interviewer(s) - Robert Paton Venue - Mount Maunganui Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-004923-004924 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 1.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB-0923.

Date: 1914

From: Robley, Horatio Gordon, 1840-1930 :Over 4 years episodes of the war (and during armistice) by Major General H G Robley. [ca 1920]

Reference: E-024-f-1-059

Description: A crying baby sitting in a high chair. A hand containing a torpedo is approaching the baby's open mouth. May refer to the German attack on the American ship Lusitania in 1917 Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pen, ink and wash on postcard, 343 x 240 mm

Date: 1892

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

Reference: A-248-003

Description: A view of the torpedo moving through the water with a rowboat and pier in the distance with smoke rising from a chimney. Yachts can be seen on the horizon. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Wood engraving, 111 x 149 mm

Date: [1914-1918]

By: Underwood & Underwood (Firm)

Reference: PA4-0519

Description: Stereoscopic photograph of a German torpedo from steamship `Emsden' and floating mines, taken by photographer from Underwood and Underwood. Inscriptions: Mount verso - No. 10 - Trophies of war - German Torpedo from steamship `Emsden' and floating mines also description of the Emsden - Copyright by Underwood and Underwood. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Albumen print

Date: 1993

From: Clark, Laurence [Klarc], 1949- :New Zealand Herald; Cartoons, 3 August - 28 August, 1993

Reference: H-013-019

Description: Shows 3 cranes, marked National, Labour and Alliance, raising the patched up superannuation submarine while a torpedo, marked NZ First, speeds toward it. Refers to the refusal of New Zealand First to join in the talks on the superannuation accord. Cf H-013-017 Quantity: 1 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: Bromide photograph

Date: 1892

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

Reference: A-248-002

Description: Diagram of the torpedo with various parts numbered - A., B., Float torpedo sliding down traveller rail C; D.Tube giving off cable; E.Screw; F.Rudder; G.Steel stays Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Wood engraving, 68 x 79 mm

Date: [Between about 1879 and 1899]

From: Bothamley family: Papers and photographs

By: Wright, Henry Charles Clarke, 1844-1936

Reference: PA1-q-192

Description: Photographs taken by Henry Wright in the Wellington Region between about 1879 and 1899. In the album there is one photograph (p 33), of the Pink Terraces which was possibly taken by the Burton brothers. They include two photographs (on p 1, 36) of his wife (probably his second wife Mary Jane (nee Woolman), as it is likely they were taken between 1886 and 1890, dated from the style of her dress, and he didn't marry his third wife, Elizabeth Hughes Hallett, until 1907) Many were taken around the Wellington coast, including views of the Wellington Heads; two views of Maori whare at Karaka Bay (circa 1879)(p 13) and one with a Maori chief in front of a whare (p 15); and three photographs of a bay near Karaka Bay showing torpedo sheds (p 20), a naval camp (p 30), and the explosion of a torpedo in the sea (p 31). Quantity: 1 album(s). Physical Description: Album with blue cover, decorated with gold patterns, central section with red, white and green inserts with the Scottish thistle, English rose and Irish clover (one section, presumably the Welsh one missing). Entitled `Photographic scrap album'; 28.5 x 24.5 cm

Date: 22 Jul 1941

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

By: Elias, M D, active 1943

Reference: DA-01896-F

Description: Torpedo maintenance on HMS Leander while the ship is berthed at Alexandria. Photograph taken on 22 July 1941 by M D Elias. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative

Date: 2007

From: Scott, Thomas, 1947- :[Digital cartoons published in the Dominion Post]

Reference: DCDL-0002866

Description: The image shows American President George W. Bush, standing on top of a huge tank that is bristling with guns. He is waving a sword and yells at the driver to go full speed ahead and damn the torpedoes. The driver wishes he actually was on water. Refers to George Bush's decision to send 20,000 more troops to Iraq. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 1917 - 1918

Reference: Eph-D-WAR-WI-Great-Britain-1917-01

Description: An arrangement of 19 photographs, showing Admiral Sir David Beatty, Admiral Sir John Jellicoe, the interior of a British submarine (living quarters, and the torpedo room), wintry weather in the North Sea, a British battleship, firing a salvo, in one of Britain's ship-building yards, torpedo practice. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, blue on white, on poster 762 x 509 mm.

Date: 2003

From: Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DX-002-207

Description: A museum security guard explains to an official about the theft of a torpedo. Refers to losses Team New Zealand had aginst the Swiss team Alinghi in the Americas Cup and yachting personality Sir Michael Fay. Extended Title - Torpedo. Museum exit. Sock it to 'em boys! Quantity: 1 digital image(s).

Date: 2010

From: Scott, Thomas, 1947- :[Digital cartoons published in the Dominion Post]

Reference: DCDL-0014452

Description: The cartoon shows North Korean President Kim Jong-il reading a report in a newspaper which has the headline 'World has to punish North Korea for torpedo attack'. His response is to say that he will no longer be 'Mr nice guy' - that 'next time it will be nuclear tipped'. In the background is an inscrutable soldier. Refers to the accusation by South Korea of North Korea's torpedoing South Korea's Cheonan corvette in March, killing 46 sailors -- the deadliest military incident since the Korean War. It has vowed to bring the case to the council to demand a rebuke for Pyongyang. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: [ca Nov 1941]

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: DA-02157-F

Description: View of four members from a forward party lying low to the ground before a barbed wire fence where a bangalore torpedoe has just been detonated. Photograph taken in the Western Desert, circa November 1941, by an unidentified official photographer. Other - DA negative is a crop of a wider image covering more members of the party, which appears on the Turnbull Library Pictures file print Quantity: 1 b&w copy negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative

Date: 1886

By: Fodor, George Ferdinand, 1860?-1930

Reference: B-034-003

Description: Shows 5 scenes depicting a sham naval attack on Oamaru, 24th April 1886. Shows torpedo boats in the harbour and the steamships; - Ohau, Plucky, Beautiful Star, Hinemoa, and Hawea. The scenes are arranged with an oval more distant view in the centre, ringed with a piece of rope, and four closer rectangular views around the edges, inlcuding towering explosions underwater Supplement to: N.Z. Public Opinion. Dunedin, 1st May, 1886 Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Lithograph 279 x 419 mm

Date: 1918

From: Kingsford, Frederic, 1890-1965 :Photograph album of views of England, Ireland, voyage to New Zealand after World War I

Reference: PA1-o-934-101

Description: Fragment of brown paper wrapping with address salvaged from a torpedoed ship. Inscriptions: Salvaged From Torpedoed Ship. Lieut F Kingsford, No 20925, A Company 23 Rienforcements NZEF, GPO Wellington.; Recieved at Hell Fire Corner, Ypres, 24/2/18, FK The object from which this fragment came was recieved by Frederic Kingsford at Hell Fire Corner, Ypres on the 24th February 1918.