Orvieto (Ship)

Date: 1914-1915

By: Maunsell, Henry Beresford, 1890?-1958

Reference: PA1-o-336

Description: Photograph album relating to Henry Beresford Maunsell's service during World War I, with the NZ Army 9th (Wellington East Coast) Mounted Rifles Regiment in Egypt. Many of the military personnel are identified, a few with later dates added noting when some of the men photographed in the album were killed in action. The first part of the album shows soldiers leaving on board HMNZ troopship 'Orari' 14 October 1914, the trip through Hobart, Colombo, Aden, Port Said until disembarkation in Alexandria December 1914. Many scenes show the shipboard stabling for horses used by Mounted Rifle troops; others show various ships they passed on the way. The latter part shows various military scenes in Egypt, including The New Zealand Corps camp near Cairo; swimming horses crossing the Nile; Red Cross Vauxhall ambulance; groups of soldiers riding camels; horse lines; and a line of horses at drinking troughs. There are a few images of soldiers at tourist sites, and some of Egyptians. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Other Titles - Maunsell album Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with maroon cover; 25.5 x 30.5 cm

Date: December 1912 to November 1913

Reference: PA1-q-155

Description: Photographs of a voyage to New Zealand taken by an unidentified photographer, between December 1912 and November 1913. The first group relate to the voyage, with scenes of shipboard life, including group portraits, harbours and ships they passed, and preparing `treats for 3rd class children'. The latter part of the album relates to the Waimate and Dunedin areas of the South Island. Many of the images are linked with farming, including scenes at `Kinbyran' (possibly Kyeburn?); Deacon's farm; Charley Cornelius and Paul Studholme on horseback; Paul Studholme's home (an arts and crafts style of bungalow); the home of Norton Francis (a stock and station agent in Waimate); `The Homestead' (or Te Waimate Homestead), one of the properties owned by members of the Studholme family; Hilboro (a house and views across paddocks); and a `meet' at Teschemaker's farm, with views of the house, the stables with horesemen and women gathering, and horsemen with beagles. There are three views of races at Dunedin Race-course; views of shark fishing on the beach near Waimate; the Johnson family and their house. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Inscriptions: Album page - `The following photos were taken on our voyage out to Australia on S.S. "Orvieto" and during our stay in Australia and New Zealand, Dec. 1912 - Nov. 1913' Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with textured maroon leather cover, floral patterned end-papers; 28 x 37 cm Provenance: Purchase, 1986

Date: 1910 - 1914

By: Ferguson and Osborn Ltd; John McIndoe Ltd

Reference: Eph-A-SHIP-1910/1914

Description: Includes: Undated: New Zealand Shipping Company Limited :New Zealand Line. List of passengers. [Cover. ca 1910?] 1911: Ulimaroa (Ship): Ulimaroa news. Printed on board. Head Office Collins Street Melbourne. 25 December 1911; and 26 December 1911 1912: Campbell's New Zealand and Australian shipping guide (published monthly). December 1912. Shaw Savill & Albion Co. Royal Mail Line. RMS "Corinthic" (Twin screw), 12,231 tons, from London on 29 February and Plymouth, 2 March 1912. [Passenger list and attached sheet of regulations] Union Line: T.S.S. Maheno, Capt. D McLean. Grand concert, January 13th 1912, at 8 o'clock. Programme. 1912 Union Steam Ship Company of New Zealand Ltd. September 1912 [Timetable - pink booklet] Union Line of Steamers, season 1912. Information for passengers regarding fare and tours to Tasmania and New Zealand. Winter cruises to the South Seas Islands. Pink pamphlet 1913: P & O. S.S. "Maloja". Diner, 13 January 1913 [Menu card] R.M.S. "Orvieto". Concert and dance, Indian Ocean, 1 March 1913. Programme. Motor cars and aeroplane at 11.00 pm Union Steam Ship Company of New Zealand Ltd. [Timetable] 1913. Wellington Club. Dinner to Captain Halsey and officers of H.M.S. New Zealand. 12 April 1913. [Menu. Printed by] Ferguson & Osborn Wellington Club. Supper, Thursday, 17 April 1913. [Cover shows] H.M.S. New Zealand. 12 April 1913. [Menu] 1914: Cunard Line. RMS 'Aquitania' [Booklet. ca 1914] (Pages loose) Union Line. Fares from Wellington, etc. John McIndoe, Printer, Dunedin. 1 Dec. 1914 Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Letterpress, on pamphlets, booklets and fliers, sizes varying up to 240 mm.

Date: 1915 - 1919

Reference: Eph-A-SHIP-1915/1919

Description: Includes: 1915: Oceanic Steamship Company. Spreckels' Line (American steamers). Revised schedule of sailings for 1915-1916. Pamphlet Union Steam Ship Company of New Zealand: Union Line. Dinner [menu and] Wine list [on board] H.M.N.Z.T. No 24. July 7th 1915 1916: Union Steam Ship Company of New Zealand: Union Line. Transport "Willochra". Dinner [menu card]. September 25th 1916 Union Steam Ship Company of New Zealand Limited. Pocket guide to the company's services, July 1916. New Zealand coastal, intercolonial, South Sea Island, Trans-Pacific. Whitcombe & Tombs Ltd., Printers, Princes Street, Dunedin, N.Z. 1917: H.M.N.Z. Hospital ship "Marama", Christmas Day, at sea 1917. Dinner [Menu card/programme/toast list] Oceanic Steamship Company. Spreckels' Line (American steamers). Sailings for 1917-18. Pamphlet S.S.Sierra for Honolulu, Pago Pago and Sydney, sailing from San Francisco, 30 October 1917. Passenger list Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Letterpress, on pamphlets, booklets and fliers, sizes varying up to 240 mm.

Date: 1914

From: Negatives taken by Rev Ernest Northcroft Merrington, all relating to World War 1, chiefly Gallipoli

Reference: 1/2-077944-F

Description: Australian troops marching to embark on the transport Orvieto, 1914. Location unknown. Photograph taken by Rev Ernest Northcroft Merrington. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative