Etiquette
Get well letters and cards
Date: 1996-1997
From: McLeod, Jennifer Helen, 1941-2022: Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-7349-132
Description: Letters and cards to McLeod following her cancer operation, Nov 1996; identified persons entered under Name. Also includes letters and cards from Mary, Christene and Johan; William, aka Big Bear; Margaret; Denise H; Maurice; Jennifer and Alan. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Correspondence relating to school visits
Date: 1980
From: Cooper, Peter, 1918-2004 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-7485-06
Description: Letters from pupils of two schools which Cooper visited in Dharan, Saudi Arabia, in 1980; includes one letter from class teacher Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Hay, David Alexander, d 1933 : Letters
Date: 1872, 1903
By: Hay, David Alexander, -1933
Reference: MS-Papers-7421
Description: Two letters from Rev John Kinder to David A Hay, one, dated 14 Aug 1872, being in the form of a testimonial to Hay's character for any future employer, and the other, dated 27 May 1903, a letter of condolence upon the death of Hay's mother, Sarah Hay. Source of title - supplied Quantity: 1 folder(s) (2 items). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss
Miller, Henry G, d 1940 : Outward letters
Date: Jun-Jul 1940
By: Miller, Henry G, -1940
Reference: MS-Papers-2446
Description: The letters to family describe his stay in Bermuda en route to England, the voyage and training Source of title - Supplied Accompanying material - Letter of condolence from Hild Appleby, and 8 photocopies of Miller's funeral Miller, a sergeant in the RNZAF sailed for England in Jun 1940. He was killed while training in England in Aug. Quantity: 1 folder(s) (15 pieces). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs, typed transcripts and photographs (all photocopies)
Rogers, John (Rev), fl 1918 : Letter from Reverend James R Young
Date: 11 Feb 1918
By: Rogers, John H (Rev), active 1900-1918
Reference: MS-Papers-6584
Description: Holograph copy of letter to Rogers from the padre of the New Zealand Field Artillery battery in which his son, Major Victor Rogers was serving, telling him of his son's death near Ypres, Belgium, and its unusual background, the funeral, the special grieving of his groom Source of title - Supplied The letter was written to the Rogers family of Dunedin, following the death of their son, Major Victor Rogers who was engaged to the donor's mother, as well as being related to the family Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph transcript (photocopy) Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Mrs H O'Hagen, Maidstone, Kent, May 1999
Correspondence (CA-L)
Date: [1946-1990]
From: Pruden, Larry Carrol, 1925-1982 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-6664-06
Description: Includes correspondence relating to the Kerikeri summer Music Camp; with Douglas Lilburn, particularly about series of questions relating to music and New Zealand society; some letters following Pruden's death Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Russell family : Correspondence
Date: 1901-1902
By: Russell family
Reference: MS-Papers-3854
Description: Letters to William and Harriette Russell from their son, L Philips Russell serving in the Boer War; also letters of condolence upon his death in action, 1901 Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 folder(s) (90 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typed transcript (cyclostyled copy)
Tremain, Garrick 1941-:37 cartoons published in the Otago Daily Times between 14 Februa...
Date: 2002
Reference: H-668-001/020
Description: Cartoons on New Zealand and international political and social issues. Topics covered include: Whanau benefits in Maori TV funding and jobs, Helen Clark advises Australia to stay out of New Zealand politics, the stranding of the tanker Jody F Millennium off the Coast of Gisborne, air-sprayed 'painted apple moth' toxin seen as a possibility for dealing with Palmerston North gangs, Government spending prioroties questioned, Judges private use of lap-top computers called into question after pornography accessing case, Helen Clark and Peter Davis come to terms with royal protocol, the Queen arrives in NZ and is greeted by the Deputy Prime Minister, comparrisons of Royal and Vice Regal visits including the beleaguered Australian Govenor General, 2002 Rich List and the increasing poverty of the ordinary man, the Government considers new road tax on motorists, ex-MP's and their spouses travel perks, The Queen and Duke meet Australian PM Howard and Govenor General, Governments spending priorities questioned, large amount of new road tax to fund Auckland roading development, Alliance Party in self destruction mode, the unlikely prospect of Bill English becoming Prime Minister, Helen Clark wonders whether the Governments policies have given the unions too much strength, ease of securing money for social activities if you call them a 'hui', NZ Rugby Football Union loses co-host status for World Cup and it's associated revenue. Quantity: 20 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: A4 photocopies
General correspondence
Date: 1945
From: Field family : Field and Hodgkins family papers
Reference: MS-Papers-0113-01/60
Description: Identified persons entered under Name. Also includes letters from Georgia and George written from Mexico City (may be Georgia Wilford), telegram from M Woods from Blenheim, papers re the estate of William J P Hodgkins, and request from Marion Wilkie on behalf of her husband, Robert, to purchase land owned by Isabel and Willie Field in Waikanae (with plan). Quantity: 1 folder(s) 16 (pieces). Finding Aids: Inventory available.
Papers relating to Pacific Island matters
Date: 1961-1964
From: McEwen, Jock Malcolm, 1915-2010: Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-6717-126
Description: Copy of deed relating to freeholding of land in Samoa (1964); clipping re McEwen's talk on NZ's Pacific territories to the Nelson branch of the Royal Overseas League (1962); letter re McEwen's appointment as Secretary, Maori Affairs Dept (1963); invoice re McEwen's freight from Rarotonga and Auckland; request for duties of assistant-secretary, Dept of Island Territories (1964); CV for G B Slade to McEwen at Dept of Island Territories, re possible appointment (1964) Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Interview with Ray Hawthorn
Date: 6-7 May 1998 - 06 May 1998 - 07 May 1998
From: Government House oral history project Stage I
By: Hawthorn, Raymond George, 1927-2007
Reference: OHInt-0636/4
Description: Ray Hawthorn was born in Wellington in 1927. Gives details of his family background. Describes spending school holidays with his maternal grandfather, a butcher, at Rongotea. Describes his work routine, killing a pig and making sausages. Recalls difficult times during the Depression and his father's unemployment. Describes time off school for infantile paralysis (polio). Talks about growing up in Owen Street in Newtown, Wellington, being a cub and a boy scout and attending Wellington South School. Describes employment as a telegram boy with Post and Telegraph. Discusses restrictions on telegrams during World War II. Talks about becoming Government House delivery boy then being transferred from the Post Office to the Internal Affairs Department. Mentions Albert Naulls. Describes the Official Secretary at Government House, David Fouhy, and comments on the formality. Mentions the Governor-General was Sir Cyril Louis Norton Newall. Describes how the butler ruled one half of Government House, the Official Secretary the other. Describes lunches, etiquette, forms of address and curtseying. Discusses formalities at staff meals and explains the hierarchy. Discusses military hero Lord Freyberg who was the next Governor-General from 1946-1952. Comments on Lord and Lady Freyberg as a couple. Recalls visits of Eleanor Roosevelt, Lord Mountbatten, Field Marshall Montgomery and Lyndon B Johnson. Comments on politicians Sir Sidney Holland and Peter Fraser. Talks about the gardens at Government House and changes to the building before a royal tour. Discusses the 1953 Royal Tour, the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh. Mentions the Tangiwai disaster. Talks about getting married in 1956 to Shirley Goldfinch who worked at Government House. Describes his daily working routine, with reference to the mail, becoming senior orderly and later Administration Officer. Discusses the etiquette of presenting decorations. Talks about Lord Norrie, Governor-General from 1952-1957, and Lord Cobham. Mentions Lord Cobham's love of cricket. Discusses relationships between Governors-General and Prime Ministers. Mentions Walter Nash. Talks about English aides de camp before the time of Lord Porritt and changes with employment of more New Zealanders as staff. Describes the replacement of David Fouhy by David Williams as Official Secretary. Discusses the relationship between the Official Secretary and the Comptroller. Describes moving Government House to Auckland for three months each year. Talks about Sir Denis Blundell as Governor-General from 1972-1977 and then Sir Keith Holyoake. Comments on Waitangi Day and protest, Dame Whina Cooper and the 1981 Springbok Tour. Interviewer(s) - Hugo Manson Quantity: 5 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 4.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3398.
Hoskins, Barbara, active 1941-2015 : Papers relating to the Nimmo and Anton families
Date: 1911-1969, 1976-1981
By: Hoskins, Barbara, active 1941-2015
Reference: MS-Group-2222
Description: Collection comprises papers originating from Barbara Hoskins's maternal (Nimmo) and paternal (Anton) families, and from her own career and personal life. Mainly comprises papers and ephemera belonging to her father Sidney James Anton and mother Sybil Edith Anton (nee Nimmo); notably 1920s dance cards, World War One soldier's diary and wallet, All Black, Springbok and British Isles tour itinerary cards. Includes material relating to her aunt Kathleen Frances Viard Nimmo, her uncle William Henry (Bill) Nimmo, her grandmother Edith Agnes Nimmo (nee Fitzgerald). Also includes Barbara Hoskins's work books and diaries for Owhiro Bay School and Island Bay School in late 1970s to early 1980s, and ephemera items related to the religious and social etiquette for her birthdays, engagement and marriage events circa early 1950s. Accompanying material - See Manuscripts backfile for Field Librarian notes and preliminary listing. Also contains copy of genealogical newsletter for Philps descendants, and four print-outs made in 2015 of Google Map webpages which show the geographic locations and route taken by Sidney Anton during his service in World War One. Source of title - Supplied by Library See published work "Analysing a sardine box : Sid Anton's war diary, photos, notes, and ephemera / Colin Feslier for Barbara Hoskins" 2014. Barbara Hoskins lived in Island Bay, Wellington, taught at Island Bay School between 1970 and 1981, and was involved in the local St Francis de Sales church. She is a member of the Wellington Southern Bays Historical Society and has written articles on the social history of Island Bay and the 1918 influenza epidemic. Her maternal family the Nimmo family lived at Standen Street, Karori from 1907, and is related to the Philps family who emigrated in 1841. Her mother Sybil Edith worked as a telegraphist as did her aunt Kathleen Frances Viard Nimmo. Her father Sidney James Anton served in New Zealand Field Artillery on the Western Front during World War One. He travelled on the transport ship HMNZT No.4. "Tahiti" via Freetown, Sierra Leone where soldiers contracted the 1918 influenza virus. Quantity: 10 folder(s). 5 volume(s). 1.05 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, printed material, ephemera Provenance: Family papers and photographs were handed on to Mrs Hoskins after deaths of family members - her aunt Kathleen Frances Viard Nimmo, and her parents Sybil Edith and Sidney James Anton. Some material was originally stored and donated to the Library in a sardine box. Transfers: Material of the same provenance was accessioned by the Library Photographic Archive, and Drawing, Prints, & Paintings curatorial sections. See PA-Group-00867. - To Photographic Archive - Five photograph albums, one glass plate negative (broken) & large collection of original photographic prints - To Drawings & Prints Collection - drawing book belonging to Ursula Nimmo (see E-957-q)..
Family correspondence and papers
Date: [1795-1936]
From: Webster, Kenneth Athol, 1906-1967 : Further papers
Reference: MS-Papers-6368-3
Description: Includes codicil to will of Benjamin Banks (1795); letter, J D Ormond of Wairarapa re land, wool and other matters (1857); letters from the Canterbury Acclimatisation Society, API, the Canterbury Provincial Council, and letter from Jane Montgomery to Isabel [? Banks]; brochure, Burnes Quoiting Club; telegram; account, Kilpatrick & Co, goldsmiths and jewellers, Melbourne (1872); letters from James Banks, brother of Frederick, from Melbourne, copy of letter, Hanson & Harper to John Philpot re Rissington Estate and copy of proposal for steamer route; and list of inward letters to Banks (1852-1853). Also `East Africa', newspaper 30 Oct 1930 with enclosures re members of the Banks family Webster collection items 845, 846, 847, 848/1, 848/2, 848/3, 852, 858, 861, 862, 866 Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Mayne, William Thomas, 1910-1988 :"Now, now, never you mind, Officer. It was SUCH a ple...
Date: 1950 - 1969
From: Mayne, William Thomas, 1910-1988 :490 original cartoons published in the Christchurch Star Sun and the Christchurch Star Sun Sports between 1954 and 1962.
Reference: A-388-034
Description: Shows a young woman flirting with a traffic officer who is giving her a speeding ticket. Text at the top of the cartoon reads 'Charm school for traffic officers. Young officers are going on the road with firm instructions on how to be polite to offenders. Instead of 'Hey!! What the heck do you think you're doing??!!!' It will more likely be, 'I'm awfully sorry, Sir, but under section 5728B, para 13A, you are breaking the law...' Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and crayon on card, 255 x 280 mm
Interview with Lady Beverley Reeves
Date: 1 Mar 2000 - 01 Mar 2000
From: Government House oral history project Stage II
By: Reeves, Beverley Gwendolen (Lady), 1934-
Reference: OHInt-0642/4
Description: Beverley Reeves was born in Wellington in 1934. Gives details of her family background. Discusses family mental health issues. Mentions that her father's family, the Watkins, arrived in New Plymouth in 1850. Recalls attending Wellington Girls' College where she was head prefect and dux. Comments on her feelings about leadership. Describes doing a science degree and going teaching. Describes marrying Paul Reeves who was training to be a vicar and the role of the Anglican Church in the timing of this. Mentions marriage and going to Oxford, England where Paul Reeves had a scholarship. Comments on marrying into the Church and becoming a vicar's wife. Recalls their return to New Zealand, Paul Reeves becoming Bishop of Waiapu and having her own activities including teaching, playing tennis and singing in the choir. Describes his identification with being Maori by the time of becoming Governor-General. Mentions that the offer of becoming Governor-General came `out of the blue'. Comments on the role of David Lange and reaction to the appointment of Sir Paul. Describes grief at the loss of Paul Reeves' role as a priest and bishop. Discusses the daily routine at Government House, the social hierarchy and getting used to having staff. Describes her programme which was gender oriented and included involvement with the National Council of Women (NCW), Maori Women's Welfare League (MWWL) and Girl Guides. Describes how Government House was opened up to Maori. Mentions hundreds of Te Atiawa sleeping there overnight and Wi Tako prisoners carving a Te Atiawa taniwha for the pillars at Government House. Discusses Waitangi Day and different venues attended by Sir Paul Reeves. Mentions Parihaka, Waitangi, Okains Bay and Moutoa Gardens. Describes visits by the Queen, other royal families and the President of Israel. Mentions several meetings with the Queen. Comments on the role of protocol and people's enjoyment of investitures. Describes the comings and goings of Prime Ministers David Lange, Geoffrey Palmer and Mike Moore. Recalls a period of adjustment on leaving Government House and going to the United States. Describes returning to New Zealand and St John's College where Sir Paul Reeves was head of the Maori Theological College. Describes being on a number of boards, relief teaching and doing her MA in Women's Studies. Comments on her role at Government House in retrospect. Interviewer(s) - Hugo Manson Quantity: 4 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 3.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3405.
Interview with Joy Bath
Date: 20 Dec 1997
From: Government House oral history project Stage I
By: Bath, Joycelyn, 1922-
Reference: OHInt-0636/1
Description: Joy Bath was born in Island Bay, Wellington in 1922. Gives details of the Neale family on her paternal side. Mentions her great grandfather Henry Neale was in New Zealand before the Treaty of Waitangi. Describes how her father Jasper Neale was Manager of the Union Steam Ship Company. Talks about her maternal grandmother coming to Bluff and marrying Alex Sangster. Describes her family life at Oriental Bay, going to the Roseneath School, the Terrace School and then Queen Margaret College. Talks in detail about the College and becoming School Secretary and Art Mistress there. Recalls marrying Fred Bath in 1946 and his early career as a teacher. Mentions he also worked in the army. Summarises his army career and a position in Japan Army Education. Discusses becoming the Comptroller at Government House in 1974, a position he held until 1983 during the terms as Governor General of Sir Denis Blundell, Sir Keith Holyoake and Sir David Beattie. Notes that he took the position over from Henry Hoare. Explains the job as comptroller as being the person in charge of the Governor General's diary routine. Comments on Fred Bath's suitability for the job. Mentions his hospitality and discretion. Describes living in a house in the grounds at Government House. Discusses receptions, hostessing, etiquette, curtseying and concerns about dress. Talks about liaising with the ladies-in-waiting and aides de camp and becoming known as `Auntie Joy'. Talks about Fred Bath's daily routine and planning. Discusses the ceremony of the Opening of Parliament and the routine of investitures. Recalls a dinner party for the people who had lived in Government House in Auckland. Refers to Sir Charles Mappin, Lord Ballantrae and Sally and Richard Blundell. Mentions the butler Robert Sisson-Stretch. Discusses royal visits and talking to the Queen. Mentions the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Charles, Diana, Princess of Wales and Princess Anne. Gives impressions of the attitudes of the wives of the Governors-General to the job. Describes changes to Goverment House under the Beatties. Refers to Richard Sweetzer, honorary aide de camp. Comments on the protest at Waitangi when the Governor-General's (Holyoake's) car was rocked. Discusses the effect of the job on Sir Keith Holyoake. Interviewer(s) - Hugo Manson Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3395.
Interview with Sir David and Lady Beattie
Date: 22 Dec 1997
From: Government House oral history project Stage I
By: Beattie, David Stuart (Hon Sir), 1924-2001
Reference: OHInt-0636/2
Description: Sir David Beattie was born in Sydney, Australia in 1924. Gives details of his family background. Mentions great grandfather Captain Bendall of Oriental Bay. Discusses his Australian background on his father's side. Talks about the life of his mother Una Beattie (nee King) who died in 1997. Mentions separation from her husband, the Depression and World War II. Describes going to Dilworth Boarding School where he was head prefect and mentions being captain of the first eleven and the first fifteen. Describes doing law at Auckland University. Summarises his legal career and progress from the Crown Prosecutor's Office, to being a barrister, Queen's Counsel, Judge of the Supreme Court then of the Court of Appeal. Briefly talks about big trials in which he was involved including that of Dr Sutch, Ananda Marga, Erich Geiringer and the Progressive Youth Movement. Describes being chair of the Royal Commission on Courts before becoming Governor General in 1980. Lady Norma Beattie was born in Auckland in 1925. Describes how her father was a marine engineer and her brother, Graham McDonald, served on the same ship as Sir David during World War II. Mentions how her grandmother, Sarah Blunden, came to New Zealand at the age of seventeen and married George Blunden who was much older. Describes how her mother was a nurse known as `Mrs Mack' the district nurse. Recalls attending schools in Auckland, becoming a nurse and meeting Sir David. Mentions doing maternity nursing. Sir David describes having been on an assignment to the Cook Islands to try Premier Sir Albert Henry for corruption when appointed to Government House. Discusses not being appointed Chief Justice. Mentions an interview with Sir Robert Muldoon and comments on their relationship. Gives impressions of Government House and taking over the role of Governor-General from Sir Keith Holyoake. Describes restoration and refurbishiment to the House at their instigation. Describes the political situation of the 1981-1984 government, with a majority of one, and implications for him as Governor-General. Comments on the public exposure of the role. Explains the roles of the official secretary Colonel Jim Brown and the Comptroller Colonel Fred Bath. Talks about his correspondence with the Queen. Mentions the Falklands War, the 1981 Springbok Tour and a Royal Tour shortly after. Discusses the Springbok Tour and its effect on New Zealand. Recalls discussions with Muldoon and comments on his effect on people. Backgrounds the hikoi at the 1984 Waitangi Day celebrations, his decision to meet it and waiting for the hikoi. Mentions Sir James Henare, Sir Hepi te Heu Heu, Ben Couch, Hiwi Tauroa, the Commissioner of Police, Mr Thompson, Eva Rickard, the Harawira family and Tame Iti. Describes having an egg thrown at him and a bomb being thrown over the fence of Government House. Discusses the change of etiquette as the role of Governor General becomes New Zealand oriented. Talks about Lady Beattie opening up Government House. Mentions the butler and valet, Sir Robert Sisson-Stretch. Describes going to Government House in Auckland two or three months a year. Talks about the 1981 Royal Tour, the visit of Charles and Diana and being guardian to Prince Edward while he was at Wanganui Collegiate. Discusses the wage-price freeze and the 1984 snap election. Gives a background to the election mentioning the anti-nuclear debate, Marilyn Waring and Mike Minogue. Describes the conduct of the election and the Muldoon-Lange debate. Explains the constitutional position of the Governor General. Recalls the gravity of the financial situation. Comments on travelling as the Governor General and meeting people. Mentions his mother Una Beattie lived at Government House until the age of ninety. Briefly talks about the appointment of Sir Paul Reeves as his successor. Interviewer(s) - Hugo Manson Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 2.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3396.
Hodgson, Trace, 1958- :'The Underbelly'. "All you vegan chicks need is a nice bit of me...
Date: 1993 - 2001
By: Hodgson, Trace, 1958-; City Voice (Newspaper)
Reference: A-129-138
Description: The scene shows a party with many guests having a good time in the background. In the foreground a stroppy-looking young woman with her hair in dreadlocks and wearing the female symbol around her neck looks furious when the tough-looking oaf (a bogan) beside her tells her that all vegan women need is a nice bit of meat inside them. The double-entendre that highlights the unacceptable way some men behave towards women. A 'bogan' is Australian and New Zealand English slang, usually pejorative, for a person who is, or is perceived to be, of a lower-class background. According to the stereotype, the speech and mannerisms of 'bogans' indicate poor education, cheap clothing (singlet, jeans and no shoes are the sterotypical bogan outfit) and uncultured upbringing. Bogans usually reside in economically disadvantaged suburbs (often outer metropolitan) or rural areas. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper - 210 x 295 mm Provenance: Donation: Trace Hodgson, 2008
Correspondence - C
Date: 1989-1996
From: King, Michael (Dr), 1945-2004: Collection
Reference: 97-042-01/03
Description: Includes greeting cards; photographs from Joy Cowley showing where she lives in the Marlborough Sounds; remembrance card with photo of the death of Suzanne Consedine; account by Chris Cole Catley of her experiences in Los Angeles during the 1994 earthquake; obituary for G T Chapman; review by Peter Coleman of B Eley's biography of Ion Idriess, correspondence relating to Colyers Island Rehabilitation Programme (A project of Southland Community Council on Substance Abuse (Inc) based in Invercargill). Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter
Lodge, Nevile Sidney, 1918-1989 :"Knights first", "Oh, no, Ministers first", "Oh, no, K...
Date: 1970
From: Lodge, Nevile Sidney 1918-1989 :[Archive of original cartoons for the Evening Post and Sports Post, 1941 to 1988]
Reference: B-137-140
Description: Shows two politicians, one a knight and one a minister, each asking the other to be the first to enter the sick room of Prime Minister keith Holyoake who has the flu. A newspaper on the floor reports a defeat for the National Party. Other Titles - Government defeated first time in 40 years; Opposition calls for resignation Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and letratone 228 x 320 mm, on sheet 320 x 400 mm.