Tongapōrutu

Date: 1957

From: Forbes, Josephine K, 1917-2005 :[John Lysaght Moore and Sophie Augusta Moore art works].

Reference: E-732

Description: Includes pencil sketches of scenes with colour notes: top of Wilkie Pools, [trees and Mount Taranaki], Tongaporutu - the De Castros brought me here to camp today 26/Feb/57; Des & Lina de C. fishing but not catching! - 26/2/57; Egmont from Mt Messenger Thursday Feb 28th 57; Mt Messenger 28/2/57; [Mount Taranaki] from road at summit 610 ft 1/3/57; Mt Messenger 1/3/57; Egmont from Tongaporutu 2/3/57; Tongaporutu River 6/3/57; from Tongaporutu camping ground 8/3/57; Raetihi April 23rd 1957; sketch of kiwi from C Parkins photo 1957. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Croxley Li-Flat artist's sketch block, spiralbound with 20 leaves, each 190 x 275 mm.

Date: [ca 1960s]

From: Ingle, Alfred John, 1917-2003 :Colour slides of New Zealand and a world trip

Reference: PA12-6977

Description: Photographs of Tongaporutu, North Taranaki taken ca 1960s by John Ingle. Includes views of Tongaporutu, Pukearuhe, and Bertrams.. Quantity: 24 colour original transparency/ies slides. Physical Description: Dye coupler transparencies, 35mm

Date: [ca 1960s]

From: Ingle, Alfred John, 1917-2003 :Colour slides of New Zealand and a world trip

Reference: PA12-6976

Description: Photographs of Tongaporutu, North Taranaki taken ca 1960s by John Ingle. Includes views of Tongaporutu, Pukearuhe, Berrydale and Mt Egmont. Quantity: 24 colour original transparency/ies slides. Physical Description: Dye coupler transparencies, 35mm

Date: 1931 - 1932, 1939 - 1940

From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives

By: Powell, Arthur Walter, 1893-1970; Moore & Thompson (Firm); Male, John Gifford, 1913-2003; Browne, Victor Carlyle, 1900-1979; Collins, Tudor Washington, 1898-1970; Weigel, William George, 1890-1980; Kent, Thelma Rene, 1899-1946; Crago, Eric William, 1904-1992; Robson, Edward Thomas, 1875-1953

Reference: PAColl-0785-1-037

Description: Photographs of yachting and scenic views, 1931, 1932, 1939 and 1940, made for publication in the New Zealand Free Lance. Includes photographs of yachting, fishing, sheep droving, birdlife, lakes and rivers. Photographers include George Weigel, Thelma Kent, T W Collins, H Banfield, V C Browne, J G Male, L P Crago and A W Powell. Quantity: 42 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints

Date: 1906, 1950s-1960s

From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 : Papers and diaries

Reference: MS-Papers-0261-34/08

Description: Correspondence with Selwyn Simcox, 1952-1962; W H Secker, 1954; F R Callaghan, 1956; W & J Neill, 1953; E G Hunt, 1956; Susan Davis; Richard Rolston, 1952, 1962; R George?, 1956; Mrs J Kinsey, 1906. Also correspondence and papers re Journal of Polynesian Society, 1956-1959 Includes correspondence about the Korotangi (carved stone bird), the need to correctly pronounce Maori words, aspects of the erection of Rangiatea church, some mention of Maori artefacts (patu paraoa etc), and correspondence about the Polynesian Society. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [1980s]

From: New Zealand Council for Educational Research : Educational reminiscences

Reference: 88-005-12

Description: Ethel Neal, pupil at Glen Eden School and Pio Pio School, 1915-1923; Florence C Newman re teaching at Panmure School in 1920s; Mary Meads (nee Stokes) re school days at Ohakea School, ca 1905; Eva E Maddox (nee Duthie) re teaching at Matauri Bay School (then Whakarara Native School), 1905-1915; Sister Mary Mella (Gladys E Thompson) re schooling at Tongaporutu & Okau, 1914-1920; K Joan Mirrielees re teaching at Omokoroa Primary School, 1923. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Holograph; typescript

Date: April 1952 to March 1957

From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 :Photographs of New Zealand geology, geography, and the Maori history of Horowhenua

Reference: PA1-o-005

Description: "Illustrating geological observations, Vol 5". Black & white images of geological aspects in NZ. Includes aspects of the traverse from the Rimutaka trig to the East portal of the Rimutaka Tunnel via Knobby Spur; Rimutaka Tunnel construction (23 Feb 1952); investigation of the cause of flooding of Ohau River at Levin (4 July 1952); Otaki Railway Bridge; Mangaroa Basin; geomorphic features of the east coast of Wellington Harbour; Gibb's Fault, Paraparaumu; Kapiti area, including Otaihanga outlier; geological data from the Hobson St gully, Thorndon, Wellington (May 1953); NZ Geological Survey Staff Conference (Nelson, 17-24 June 1953); Lyall Bay from Moa Point prior to construction of the breakwater for airport construction (July 1953); Wellington fault angles; geological tour of central Waikato District with W. Neill, including Pohora Cliffs, Mt Karangahake; Wellington City water-supply intake at Pakuratahi, Hutt Forks March 1954); piercing of the main Rimutaka Tunnel & first train through (23.4.1954); NZ Geological Survey Staff Conference, Auckland (17-24 May 1954) with group photo, all named; geological excursion to Hutt Valley & Porirua Harbour (Sept 1954); excursion to Opouawe River & White Rock, East Wairarapa, with group photo of Royal Society Geological Section members on the tour (all named); Marlborough Sounds, petrological investigation by Prof Charles Vitaliano, J J Reed, and G L Adkin; Charles Vitaliano's wife and children at Blenheim, 1955; Tongue Point via south coast of Wellington from Owhiro Bay; features of the Owhariu Fault & Colonial Knob; eastern shore of Wellington Harbour & Pencarrow Lagoons; discovery and description of features of the Seatoun Fault (Sept-Oct 1955); tour of North Island including Tokaanu, Hamilton, Raglan, Thames, New Plymouth (Dec 1955-Jan 1956); geomorphology of south Makara to the Lower Karori Stream Gorge; evidence of tectonic coastal uplift at Wellington; Tour fromWellington, New Plymouth, Hamilton,Taupo, Hunterville (Fev 1957); Waikanae River & Reikorangi Basin (March 1957)

Date: 14 January 2004 - 14 Jan 2004

From: Art Taranaki oral history project

By: Lambert, Peter, 1945-

Reference: OHInt-0769-07

Description: Born in Hawera, 1945. Discusses childhood in Manaia, his early interest in drawing and painting, and his father's encouragement. Talks of studying towards a science degree at Cantebury University and working in television - becomes Presentation Director at TV3. Discusses moving back to Taranaki and finding work in dairy factories and some relief teaching positions at Spotswood College before leaving for the United Kingdom. Discusses working in the United Kingdom and hitchiking around Europe - talks of visits to art galleries and the effect Van Gogh's paintings had on him. Talks about travelling to the United States and Canada - mentions artist Bernard Aris. Discusses the tense atmosphere in the United States at the time and the aggression he witnessed. Describes returning to work in television upon return to New Zealand - discusses directing Country Calendar and the difficulties he experienced adjusting back into the local broadcasting structure. Mentions meeting his wife Rene in Christchurch. Recalls moving to Manganui then Tongaporutu - involved in the Paerore Road Esplanade Reserve preservation project. Talks about being a member of Taranaki Artists Co-Operative (TACO) - discusses his work with screen printing, TACO exhibitions and his early memories of Michael Smither. Mentions Ces Hill, Graham Kirk and Jamie Bull. Discusses his work with solar printing and producing greeting cards - mentions Dan Walden. Talks about portraiture, landscape and narrative painting - discusses his current work on the Red Poppies series. Mentions Elizabeth Caughey, Don Driver, Wayne Morris, Dave James, Lee Morgan, Tom Mutch, Peter Lambert, Mark McLauchlan, and Mark Thomas Access Contact - See Oral History Librarian Interviewer(s) - Mary Donald Accompanying material - 11 colour postcards, 10.5 x 14.5 cm; copies of published articles from newspapers; copies of works from www.koru-hk.com and www.prints.co.nz Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-014380, OHC-014381 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 2 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-5151. 11 colour postcards, 10.5 x 14.5 cm, of Peter Lambert's works 'Law and Order' (1997), 'Morning Coffee' (1992), 'Roadside Views - Taranaki' (2003), 'New York Girls at the Beach' (1998), 'Stent Road' (1992), 'Portrait - Don Driver' (1992), 'Winter Light' (1990), 'Headlands - West Coast' (2001), 'Jessie on Haybale' (1981), 'Hangatahua/ Stoney River' (1990), and 'Puniho' (1995); copies of works from www.koru-hk.com and www.prints.co.nz Search dates: 1945 - 2004

Date: 1998-1999

From: Holman, Dinah, 1938- :Photographs of New Zealand buildings relating to heritage surveys

Reference: PAColl-9989-11

Description: Buildings in New Plymouth, Waitara, Tarata, and Tongaporutu. Many of these include state houses in New Plymouth, pre World War Two two bungalows in Fitzroy, New Plymouth, exterior and interior views of Chapman-Taylor's Wilkinson's Castle at Wai-iti, North Taranaki, and baches at Tongaporutu. The hydroelectric power station at Tarata. Early 20th century commercial buildings in New Plymouth. Farmland and countryside.. Quantity: 149 colour original photographic print(s).

Date: 1960-1989

From: [Ephemera of octavo size relating to marked walks, trails, tracks and walkways]

By: New Plymouth (N.Z.). City Council; New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey

Reference: Eph-A-WALKS-Taranaki-1960/1989

Description: Pamphlets for: Kamahi walk, Stratford Mountain House, Egmont National Park [1960s]. Booklet (2 copies) Kapuni walk, Dawson Falls, Egmont National Park [1960s]. Booklet New Plymouth Parks and Recreation Department. Barrett Domain. [1980s?] New Plymouth Parks and Recreation Department. City walks around New Plymouth. New Plymouth City Parks Walkway [1980s?] New Plymouth Parks and Recreation Department. Huatoki. [1980s?] New Plymouth Parks and Recreation Department. Mt Bryon Waiwhakaiho Park. [1980s?] New Plymouth Parks and Recreation Department. Paritutu to Richmond Cottage. [1980s?] New Plymouth Parks and Recreation Department. Te Henui Walkway. [1970s-80s?] (3 copies) New Zealand Department of Lands & Survey. Matemateaonga Track, NZ Walkway [1980s?] New Zealand Department of Lands & Survey. Stony River walk [1980s?] New Zealand Department of Lands & Survey, New Plymouth. Whitecliffs Track [1970s?] New Zealand Department of Lands & Surveys, New Plymouth. Whitecliffs Walkway, Pukearuhe to Tongaporutu [1970s?]. North Egmont walks, Egmont National Park [1960s]. Booklet Opunake walk. New Zealand walkways [1970s-80s?]. Yellow pamphlet (2 copies) Rotokare Walkway, Taranaki District [1970s?] Pamphlet (2 copies) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Fliers and booklets, sizes varying up to 230 mm.

Date: 1934-1936

From: National Council of Young Men's Associations of New Zealand: Collection

Reference: PA1-o-721

Description: Two YMCA holiday tours of the North and South Islands in the mid 1930s. In particular there are some good interiors of the Waitaki power station Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s).

Date: [ca 1960s]

From: Ingle, Alfred John, 1917-2003 :Colour slides of New Zealand and a world trip

Reference: PA12-6978

Description: Photographs of Tongaporutu and Awakino Gorge taken ca 1960s by John Ingle. Includes views of Tongaporutu, Pukearuhe, Waitomo Country, Awakino River and Gorge. Quantity: 24 colour original transparency/ies slides. Physical Description: Dye coupler transparencies, 35mm

Date: [ca 1960s]

From: Ingle, Alfred John, 1917-2003 :Colour slides of New Zealand and a world trip

Reference: PA12-6975

Description: Photographs of Waitara, Messenger and North Taranaki taken ca 1960s by John Ingle. Includes views of Waitara, Mt Messenger, Tongaporutu and Pukearuhe. Quantity: 23 colour original transparency/ies slides. Physical Description: Dye coupler transparencies, 35mm

Date: 1972

From: Sutherland, James Hector: Photographs of the Country Library Service in operation

Reference: PA1-o-847

Description: Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s).

Date: [1920s]

From: Field, Arthur Nelson : Collection of albums and negatives

Reference: PA1-o-158

Description: Photographs taken on trips around New Zealand, by Arthur Nelson Field and a group of friends. Some views show the cars they were travelling in, including some scenes where the vehicles became stuck in mud. Areas visited include the Wairarapa, Taranaki (including the Taranaki tollgate) and Parihaka; parts of the South Island, including Haulashore Island, Maruia Springs, Okarito, and a view of Reefton after a fire (circa 1928). Okarito Courthouse photographed in a derelict state in 1928. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with dark brown mottled cover, entitled `Happy records'; 15 x 20 cm

Date: [Circa 1950s]

From: Salmon, J T :Albums, album pages and loose prints

By: Salmon, John Tenison, 1910-1999

Reference: PA1-o-457

Description: Landscape photographs taken by John Tenison Salmon, chosen for their artistic merit, following his interest in photography. Many are hand-tinted. Places and subjects are listed above Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with textured black cover tied with cord, entitled "Photographs"; 18.5 x 30.0 cm

Date: 16 Sep 1958

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-47769-F

Description: Aerial photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, 1/2 plate

Date: 16 Sep 1958

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-47770-F

Description: Aerial photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, 1/2 plate

Date: [ca 1880s-1920s]

From: The Press (Newspaper) :Negatives

Reference: 1/1-017568-G

Description: Photograph taken by an unidentified photographer employed or contracted by 'The Press' newspaper of Christchurch. Source of descriptive information - Negative registers. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative, 6.5 x 8.5 inches Processing information: The collection description was updated in November 2020 with information regarding commercial use of the photographs.

Date: 16 Sep 1958

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-47767-F

Description: Aerial photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, 1/2 plate