Roads

Date: 1950

By: Truebridge & Callender (Firm); Vickerman and Lancaster (Firm); New Zealand. Parliamentary Library; Wainui-o-mata Development Ltd

Reference: MapColl-832.47993gmbh/1950/Acc.30730

Description: Map for the subdivision of Hair Street (off Moores Valley Road), 60 residential lots and a reserve, in Wainuiomata (scale 1:1 584). Includes details of a meandering creek and diversions, and an unnamed side street (Gaylor Street?). Longitudinal section of Hair Street, scale horizontal 1:1 584, vertical 1:120. Includes pipes, pipe ends and sumps. Details of the six inch pipe at 13 chains (scale 1:96) with a plan, longitudinal section and end elevation. Plan of a typical road junction, scale 1:360. Detail of sumps (scale 1:16), including plan, longitudinal section, cross-section and kerbing detail. Cross-section of the roadway, scale 1:48. "Vickerman & Lancaster" "Plan no 1318, sheet no 1" "File no 21/1/32. L Book no 5. DP 1190"" Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Diazo print on paper, scales vary, 55.9 x 76.2 cm.

Date: 31 May 1993

By: Earl, Susan, active 1998; Isherwood, Henry, 1909-2003

Reference: OHColl-0678/1

Description: Discusses early roading construction and the roading construction company Isherwood Bellam (Bellum) and Company. Talks about the arrival of his father, a stonemason, in Auckland in 1909, work he did in the Auckland area and the advent of the firm. Describes joining the firm in 1931, going to Invercargill, returning to Auckland and shifting to Wellington in 1937. Discusses emoleum (emulsified bitumen), and its use on roads. Mentions the firm's work in Taranaki and the role of Russell Matthews, who built Tupare. Describes forming his own firm Bell-Wood (Bel-wood) Bitumen which operated in Wellington until the 1990s. Interviewer(s) - Sue Earl Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 interview(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available.

Date: 1977

From: Gooch, Mitchell and MacDiarmid Ltd :[Maps associated with architectural plans. 1906-1995].

By: Wellington (N.Z.). City Council

Reference: MapColl-832.4799gm/A/1977/Acc.46214

Description: Copy of a plan which covers the central part of Wellington from Grant Road to the wharves and south to Buckle Street. Shows location of proposed traffic signals, existing traffic signals, existing inner city bus routes and existing transport terminals. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Diazo print, scale 1: 5 000, 46.5 x 81 cm.

Date: ca1922-ca1926

From: Barr, John Manson, 1904-1993 :Photographs of Joseph Gordon Coates

By: Coates, Marjorie Grace, 1892-1973

Reference: PA1-o-851

Description: Gordon Coates and his wife on tour. Most of these photographs relate to Coates' as MP and Minister of Public Works. Most of the events record the trials and tribulations of journeying to remote parts of New Zealand to open bridges, post offices, power plants etc. The album also records some of the social and recreational events associated with the tours. According to Gordon Coates' daughter, Mrs Sheila Pryde, this album belonged to Gordon Coates' wife Marjorie, who collected, and may have taken some of the snaps when she accompanied her husband travelling in various parts of New Zealand. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s).

Date: 1872 - 1905 - 1939

From: New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs Centennial Publications Branch :Maps from Historical Atlas

Reference: MapColl-CHA-10/3/2-Acc.

Description: Three maps of New Zealand showing roads made and roads in the course of construction, shipping routes, railways and towns. Quantity: 3 manuscript map(s) (on one sheet). Physical Description: Ink drawing on grey linen. Scale indeterminable. 91 x 135 cm. Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1912

From: Roberts, E M :Photograph of early coaching and Wellington Post Office

By: Roberts, E M (Mrs), active 1963

Reference: PAColl-D-0563

Description: A Tokomaru Bay mail coach pulled by five horses and carrying two men on the road to Te Puia Springs in 1912. It is stuck in mud. Inscriptions: Mount recto - beneath image - Title and date Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: 260 x 370 mm mounted

By: Bartlett, Robert Henry, 1842-1911

Reference: PA7-29-12

Description: Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 1845

From: Statutory Branch. Head Office. Department of Lands and Survey :[Aperture cards of] maps and plans

By: New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey; Blackburne, W, active 1845

Reference: MapColl-L&S-A11a

Description: Copy of manuscript map which shows land sections with owners' names and roads some of which are named. Quantity: 1 map(s) on 4 aperture cards. Physical Description: 35mm microfilm inserted into card, scale [1: 3 168], copy at same size as original Provenance: Donated by Department of Lands and Survey, Wellington, November 1982

Date: 1998

By: Scott, Thomas Joseph, 1947-; Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: H-539-022/043

Description: Political cartoons. Comment on the growing gap between the rich and poor in New Zealand. Soldiers explain why it is humane to cut people's throats once they've been driven from their homes. Jenny Shipley reacts negatively to Jim Bolger's book. Jenny Shipley does a unicycle act on the high/slack wire. She can't look down for fear of falling, and she can't look up for fear of the coalition government she carries on her shoulders. Jack Elder and Tuku Morgan line-up behind Tau Henare in a new political allegiance. The American Republicans are exposed in their determination to impeach President Clinton over sex allegations no matteer what public opinion is. Jenny Shipley announces under National's new housing policy people in sub-standard housing will be assisted to buy their properties rather than rent them. Tim Shadbolt has been re-elected Mayor of Invercargill. Russia backs the bloody regime of Slobodan Milosivic against the Albanians. Jenny Shipley receives a negative reaction from the Dairy Board members over comments they should dig their own graves and make their wills. Jenny Shipley's intention of ending the Producer Board's statutory monopolies is thinnly veiled to avoid farmer backlash prior to the election. The Labour Party surges in the polls although their visibility is low. A paralell is drawn between roading reforms proposals and the manner Warriors' boss comments on players like Matthew Ridge. Commment on telephone electronic cueing messages. Canadian newspapers report that Wellington has the best views in the world. A Wellintonian watches as storms blow uprooted trees, boats, cars and other debris past his window. General Pinochet in jail being interrogated over his part in crimes of terrorism committed against Chilean critics of his Military Junta. Two contenders for the Auckland Blues Rugby coaching job are given a lesson in sportsmanship. Otago win the NPC (National Provincial Championships). Palestinian and Israeli leaders are booed by their supporters for their efforts to bring peace to the Middle East. The Met. office build an ark as an indication of the weather to come. Tuariki Delamere considers his political future. Tau Henare sums up the essence of his new Mauri Pacific Party. Quantity: 22 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: B5 size bromides.

Date: 1954

From: Wellington Regional Planning Authority: Maps from records

By: Meek, W C, active 1950s; New Zealand. Housing Division; Wellington Regional Planning Authority

Reference: MapColl-832.4794gmbd/1954/Acc.51548

Description: Four plans: Survey map with cadastral information of the intersection of Judd Crescent and Waddington Drive (neither named) and of another intersection on Judd Crescent, Naenae, scale 1:792. More detailed plan of the intersection, scale 1:396. Longitudinal section of road no 1 (Judd Crescent), scales: horizontal 1:792, vertical 1:120. Typical half section of 50 feet of road, scale 1:60, showing footpath, berm, road camber, and consolidated top and base course. "Drawing no HDW 121/54" "Sheet no 1 of 5 sheets" Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Blueprint on paper, scales vary, 50 x 72 cm.

Date: 1956

Reference: MapColl-928.4gm/[ca.1956]/Acc.1387

Description: Shows actual roads Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: 52 x 152 cm. Scale 1:300 000

Date: 1999

By: Scott, Thomas Joseph, 1947-; Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: H-558-021/041

Description: Political cartoons. Treasury advocates currency union with USA. Lockwoock Smith is put in charge of the Tourism portfolio and left to clean up following the Tourism Board fallout. The battle for the head of the World Trade Organisation continues, New Zealander Mike Moore, is one of the 2 contenders. Drivers face problems and delays as new re-licensing system comes into force. Fire Services boss Roger Estall is advied to quit. Helen Clark launches her election pledge card. Fire Services boss, Roger Estell plunders again in the public relations field. Bill English explains the reason behind selling Contact Energy to overseas investors was to retire overseas debt. Comment on who should pay for using the roads. A Nato representative explains the accidental bombing of the Chinese Embassy in Belgrade. The National Party cabinet discuss what to do with the budget surpluses. Max Bradford suggests buying back the dams and lowering the price of power. After several coup in Fiji, democracy is starting to grow again. Roger Estall, Fire Service boss, is urged to quit and take a Government pay-out. Bill Birch presents his last budget as National Party finance minister. New Zealand celebrates beating the Australians in cricket. Comment on the closing of mental health institutions and patients being thrown to under resourced commuity health services. New Zealand is like a lamb to the slaughter after opening trade to the world by removing trade barriers, however the rest of the world, particularly the United States is not following our lead. Comment on the All Black coach, John Hart dropping Isitolo Maka from the All Black squad. Max Bradford attempts to justify increased power prices due to electricity reform. Paralells are drawn between the sheep subsidy of the 1980's and the effect of MMP in subsidising new politicians. The Crusaders win the Super 12 tournament. Quantity: 21 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: B5 size bromides.

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-388-025

Description: Shows cars driving along an extremely bumpy road. A sign reads 'Marshland Road' but a man is painting letters on the end so it says 'Marshland Roadeo'. The bumps in the road have caused one driver to rise out of his seat and burst through the roof of his car. Another signs reads 'Straight on to Belfast' Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and pencil on card, 255 x 280 mm

Date: 1950-2000

From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers

Reference: PAColl-7327-1-138

Description: Photographs relating to road vehicles and roads, taken and collected by the Evening Post. Images taken in New Zealand and abroad, by a range of photographers, between 1950 and 2000. Images relating to road vehicles are arranged alphabetically from MO to TA Images relating to roads are arranged alphabetically from H to M Quantity: 1 box(es) of prints, grouped in folders.

Date: 1950-2000

From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers

Reference: PAColl-7327-1-100

Description: Photographs taken and collected by the Evening Post. Images taken in New Zealand and abroad, by a range of photographers, between 1950 and 2000. Contains images related to: Otari Native Botanic Garden, Lady McKenzie Garden for the Blind (Thorndon), Percy's Scenic Reserve (Lower Hutt), Rotary Garden Court, Sinclair Park, Staglands, and Western Park (Wilton). Quantity: 1 box(es) of prints, grouped in folders.

Date: 1999

By: Tremain, Garrick, 1941-; Otago daily times (Newspaper)

Reference: H-552

Description: Political cartoons and caricatures. Quantity: 39 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: Photocopies, A4 size.

From: New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs Centennial Publications Branch :Maps from Historical Atlas

Reference: MapColl-CHA-10/3/17-Acc.

Description: Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink drawing on cream paper. Scale indeterminable. 91 x 74 cm. Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1997

By: Henshaw, David, 1939-2014

Reference: J-048-001/011

Description: Cartoons of rural life. Quantity: 11 colour pages from calendar. Physical Description: Reproductions of watercolour and pen. Image sizes 280 x 390 mm.

Date: 1872 - 1905 - 1938

From: New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs Centennial Publications Branch :Maps from Historical Atlas

Reference: MapColl-CHA-10/3/1-Acc.

Description: Three maps of New Zealand showing roads, railways, shipping routes, lighthouses, radio beacons, aerodromes and airlines. Quantity: 3 manuscript map(s) (on one sheet). Physical Description: Ink drawing on grey linen. Scale indeterminable. 45 x 65 cm. Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: ca 1875

Reference: MS-Papers-4056

Description: This petition to the Superintendant of Wellington, is concerned with the lack of roads and general inaccessability of the area. It points out the advantage for trade and settlement that a railway from Sanson to the Palmerston line would bring. Addressed to W W Johnston, House of Representatives, Wellington, ca 1875. Also a printed copy of the estimated accounts for Wellington Province for the 1874-1875 financial year. Source of title - transcribed title Quantity: 1 folder(s) (2 items). Physical Description: Holograph and printed matter Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Mrs G Whitrow, Wellington, 1986