Wellington Winter Show

Date: 1963-1964, 1970

From: Beavis, Cyril Denis Archibald, 1911-2000: Transparencies, negatives, and photographic prints

Reference: PA12-2929

Description: Views of Farewell Spit and Farewell Spit Lighthouse, including the light. Photographed by Cyril Beavis in 1970. Also includes two transparencies showing the Wellington Winter Show, taken by Cyril Beavis in 1963 and 1964. Title supplied by Library. Arrangement: Slides delivered in housing with annotations that read "Wellington Fair | F P 3 | Show Buildings, 63". Quantity: 2 b&w original transparency/ies. 21 colour original transparency/ies. Processing information: Reference number changed in May 2022 during re-processing of the collection. Formerly PAColl-7715-11.

Date: 2007

By: Paddison, Arthur Neville, 1920-

Reference: MS-Papers-8795

Description: Paddison's memoir recounts his experiences of training to be a soldier in the New Zealand Army. The recollection includes a very detailed description of all facets of training to be a gunner in the New Zealand Artillery. He recounts his enlistment with the Territorals, military life in the training camps (Mount Cook Barracks, Linton Military Camp, Trentham Military Camp, Waiouru Military Camp), artillery practice sessions at various locations including Foxton and Ashurst and his increased responsibilties as an instructor of cadets. There are many digital photographs included in the typescript depicting soldiers (also group photograph of the 2nd Field Regiment NZA taken at the Winter Show Buildings, September 1940), weapons and vehicles like the Marmon. The account concludes as Paddison prepares for depature with the 2nd NZEF, 8th Reinforcement. Source of title - Title transcribed from item 2nd Lieutenant Paddison joined the New Zealand Artillery (Territorials) at 19 years of age in 1939. Trained as a gunner he rose to the rank of 2nd Lieutenant. In 1942, aged 21, he commenced active service with the 2nd NZEF, 8th Reinforcement. Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript with scanned photographs

Date: 1939

From: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978: [Collection of ephemera, posters and programmes. 1900-1976]

By: Geo Deslandes Ltd; Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978; Cabot, Beatrice Eliza, 1894-1981

Reference: Eph-C-CABOT-Circus-Perry-1939-01

Description: An arrangement of text. The circus used special trains in New Zealand in late 1938 and for this reason this poster is dated as early 1939. Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - Geo Deslandes, Wellington Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Relief print, on sheet, 253 x 380 mm.

Date: ca 1929

From: Evening post (Newspaper. 1865-2002) :Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post newspaper

Reference: EP-0962-1/2-G

Date: 1955

By: Wellington Manufacturers' Association

Reference: Eph-D-EXHIBITION-1955-01

Description: One side shows a plan of the exhibition building layout with its frontage on John Street and Hutchison Road. There is an exterior side show area, and indoors are numbered stalls available for storeholders; the price of each space is shown. Upstairs was to be a tearooms and art gallery. The other side shows the text of a prospectus telling how to apply for reserved exhibition space, with information about the conditions of occupancy of the space. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset print, on both sides of sheet 417 x 520 mm. Provenance: From the Charles Cabot Collection acquired 1976.

Date: 1969

From: New Zealand Manufacturers' Federation :Photographs of trade missions, trade fairs, and fashion shows

Reference: PAColl-8704-1

Description: Sir John Marshall and others speaking at a Wellington Chamber of Commerce conference. Members of the conference at a social event. Sir John Marshall and others at a conference associated with the New Zealand Manufacrurers Federation trade mission, 1969. An exhibition of New Zealand manufactured products for export, 1969. Sir Jack Marshall visiting the export exhibition. The Governor General, Sir Arthur Porritt opening a trade fair, 1969. The trade fair at the Winter Show Buildings, 1969. An exhibition of graphic and inustrial design by (probably) Polytech students. A new "Supershell" petrol pump. Moving a large unidentified machine. Asian customs officers visiting Southwoods factory and museum and the export exhibition, 1969. A Polytech students fashion show sponsored by the Clothing Institute, November 1969. A commercial fashion show. Quantity: 72 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 1955

By: Wellington Manufacturers' Association

Reference: Eph-B-EXHIBITION-1955-01

Description: Booklet includes a layout map of the exhibition (page 4), list of exhibitors, and an exhibition programme of events including performances by the City of Wellington Pipe Band, Wellington Waterside Silver Band, Boys' Institute Band, Fashion parades, Ngati Poneke Maori Choir, "It's in the Bag" and "Money Go Round" by Selwyn Toogood, "Number Please" and "People are funny", by Jack Maybury. There are articles about industry and progress, and double-page spread about the puppets of Raeburn and Freda Griffiths, articles on the Post Office, the Bak of New Zealand, the National Safety Association, the timber industry, the Dunlop factory at Upper Hutt. Cover title: Exhibition '55 Other Titles - Exhibition '55 Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Booklet of 72 pages, 260 x 207 mm. Provenance: Donated by Mr A Saunders, Carterton, 1998.

Date: 23 June 1976

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

Reference: EP/1976/2251-F

Description: Drivers Union members meeting in the Wellington Show buildings. Man standing is union sectretary Ken Douglas. Photographed by an Evening Post staff photographer 23 June 1976 The meeting was to protest against Government imposed wage restraints. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s) 35mm negative strip comprising 2 images. Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate film negative, 35mm

Date: 1960s, 1970s

From: Beavis, Cyril Denis Archibald, 1911-2000: Transparencies, negatives, and photographic prints

Reference: PA12-2901

Description: Transparencies showing scenes at the Wellington Winter Show, taken in 1963 and 1964 by Cyril Beavis. Also includes a transparency of an illustration of an eruption at Moruroa Atoll, several transparencies showing demolition of buildings in Wellington City, New Zealand, taken by Cyril Beavis in the early 1970s, and transparencies showing scenes at railway stations. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 20 colour original transparency/ies. Processing information: Reference number changed in April 2022 during re-processing of the collection. Formerly PAColl-7715-06.

Date: 1980 - 1999

Reference: Eph-C-CIRCUS-1980/1999

Description: Includes posters for: 1979/1980s? Circus Newtown Park. January 20-21 [1980s? - accessioned 30.3.1983] 1981: Circus. Summer City. Sunday 18 January 1981, Newtown Park 1983: Bruce Warwick proudly presents for the first time in New Zealand the Chinese Magic Circus of Taiwan. St James Theatre Wellington, 1-6 November [1983] 1985: Dramadillo Workshop. Circus acrobatics and movement; a weekend workshop 31st May - 1st June [1985] 1986: American 3 Ring Circus. Wellington Show & Sports Centre, 13-23 March 1986] 1990s?: The world's greatest circus in a spectacular new arena production. The Great China Circus. 70 performers; over 200 costumes. Queens Wharf Events Centre, Wellington, 3-5 May [1990s?] 1997: Circus magic. Johnsonville School Grounds, 2-5 October [1997] Quantity: 6 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset prints approximately A3 size. Provenance: One item donated by Lynette Shum in 2016.

Date: [ca 1929-1933]

From: Singleton family: Photographs, particularly relating to Wellington signwriting business 'Singleton Signs'

Reference: PA1-o-1892

Description: An album of photographs, and ephemera, of circa 1930s, relating to Claude Singleton's Wellington signwriting business - 'Singleton Signs Ltd'. The album appears to have been compiled by the business in circa 1930s, probably by Singleton himself. Photographers are unidentified. The album mainly contains photographs of signs, produced by the company. These include wallboard signs, cut-outs, posters, hoardings, iron signs, calico signs, window displays, roadside signs, wall signs, and truck and van displays. Many are photographed in situ and some are photographed in the studio or workroom. Also, an exterior shot of the Singleton Signs studio in Newtown and interior shots of Tory Street studio. Also shots of signs being worked on in the studio or workroom, road-side signs being erected, men wearing sandwich board signs, and street views with exteriors of some buildings shown. Also contains photographs of exhibition stands at the 'Winter Show', including images of automobiles, motorcycles, and fridges. Also included is one image of an unidentified bridge and river Glued into the album are letters of recommendation, examples of letterhead for the business, and leaflets advertising the business. Captions for some images supply the dimensions, locations, or clients, for specific signs. Three images that were loose within this album were removed to PAColl-10312 Quantity: 1 album(s). Physical Description: Photograph album 18 x 30 cm black cover with 'Singleton Signs' handwritten on front. The black pages have some borders and decorations in grey

Date: [between 1927-1932]

From: Evening post (Newspaper. 1865-2002) :Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post newspaper

Reference: EP-3742-1/2-G

Description: Winter Show Buildings, Wellington City. Photograph taken between 1927 and 1932 by an Evening Post staff photographer Source of descriptive information - Notes in negative register. Image not seen by cataloguer. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative

Date: [ca 1960s-1970s]

From: Beavis, Cyril Denis Archibald, 1911-2000: Transparencies, negatives, and photographic prints

Reference: PA12-2955

Description: Transparencies taken by Cyril Beavis in the 1960s showing a concert, likely of the National Orchestra of the New Zealand Broadcasting Service, at the Wellington Town Hall. Also inlcudes portraits of a woman. Also includes transparencies taken by Beavis circa 1970s showing a group camping, possibly at Waipukurau. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 11 colour original transparency/ies. 11 b&w original transparency/ies. Processing information: Reference number changed in May 2022 during re-processing of the collection. Formerly PAColl-7715-16.

Date: 1963-1964

From: Beavis, Cyril Denis Archibald, 1911-2000: Transparencies, negatives, and photographic prints

Reference: PA12-2928

Description: Transparencies showing the Wellington Winter Show, taken by Cyril Beavis in 1963 and 1964. Transparencies of the Wellington Winter Show 1963-1964 are also at PA12-2898 and 2899, PA12-2913 to 2914, and PA12-2927 and 2929. Title supplied by Library. Arrangement: Slides delivered in housing with annotations that read "Wellington Fair | F P 3 | Show Buildings, 63". Quantity: 24 b&w original transparency/ies. Processing information: Reference number changed in May 2022 during re-processing of the collection. Formerly PAColl-7715-04.

Date: 1963-1964, [ca 1970s]

From: Beavis, Cyril Denis Archibald, 1911-2000: Transparencies, negatives, and photographic prints

Reference: PA12-2927

Description: Transparencies showing scenes of people and scenery at Malolo Lailai Island, Fiji. Includes images of sunsets, people on boats and at the beach, and more. Taken by Cyril Beavis circa 1970s. Also includes several transparencies showing the Wellington Winter Show, taken by Cyril Beavis in 1963 and 1964. Transparencies of the Wellington Winter Show 1963-1964 are also at PA12-2898 to 2899, PA12-2913 to 2914, and PA12-2928 and 2929. Title supplied by Library. Arrangement: Slides delivered in housing with annotation "Wellington Fair | F P 3 | Show Buildings, 63". Quantity: 12 colour original transparency/ies. 11 b&w original transparency/ies. Processing information: Reference number changed in May 2022 during re-processing of the collection. Formerly PAColl-7715-04.

Date: [between 27 Aug and 12 Sept 1931]

From: Evening post (Newspaper. 1865-2002) :Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post newspaper

Reference: 1/2-086302-G

Description: Photograph related to the Winter Show, Wellington, taken for the Evening Post newspaper of Wellington, between 27 August and 12 September 1931. Source of descriptive information - From negative register only. Image not seen. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative

Date: [between 27 Aug and 12 Sept 1931]

From: Evening post (Newspaper. 1865-2002) :Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post newspaper

Reference: 1/2-086306-G

Description: Photograph related to the Winter Show, Wellington, taken for the Evening Post newspaper of Wellington, between 27 August and 12 September 1931. Source of descriptive information - From negative register only. Image not seen. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative

Date: [between 27 Aug and 12 Sept 1931]

From: Evening post (Newspaper. 1865-2002) :Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post newspaper

Reference: 1/2-086314-G

Description: Photograph related to the Winter Show, Wellington, taken for the Evening Post newspaper of Wellington, between 27 August and 12 September 1931. Source of descriptive information - From negative register only. Image not seen. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative

Date: [between 27 Aug and 12 Sept 1931]

From: Evening post (Newspaper. 1865-2002) :Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post newspaper

Reference: 1/2-086309-G

Description: Photograph related to the Winter Show, Wellington, taken for the Evening Post newspaper of Wellington, between 27 August and 12 September 1931. Source of descriptive information - From negative register only. Image not seen. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative

Date: [between 27 Aug and 12 Sept 1931]

From: Evening post (Newspaper. 1865-2002) :Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post newspaper

Reference: 1/2-086305-G

Description: Photograph related to the Winter Show, Wellington, taken for the Evening Post newspaper of Wellington, between 27 August and 12 September 1931. Source of descriptive information - From negative register only. Image not seen. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative