Lambton Harbour

Date: [Jan or Feb 1886]

From: Davis, William Henry Whitmore, 1812-1901 :Photographs of Wellington and district

By: Davis, William Henry Whitmore, 1812-1901

Reference: PA7-12-45

Description: Duplicate of PA7-12-44 Quantity: 1 b&w copy photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print

Date: [Jan or Feb 1886]

From: Davis, William Henry Whitmore, 1812-1901 :Photographs of Wellington and district

Reference: PA7-12-44

Description: Ships Pleione (front) and Hurunui (rear) at Railway Wharf, Wellington. Photograph taken Jan or Feb 1886 by William Henry Whitmore Davis. Copy negative 1/2-052968. Duplicate print at PA7-12-45 Source of descriptive information - Dated from 1/1-025518-G, taken at same time. Relationship complexity - The original negative from which this print was made is at 1/2-230727-G Quantity: 1 b&w copy photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print

Date: ca 1866-1888

By: Cresswell, Diana, active 2000; Davis, William Henry Whitmore, 1812-1901; Wrigglesworth, James Dacie, 1836-1906; Wrigglesworth and Binns (Firm)

Reference: PAColl-6229

Description: 1 mounted print showing Wright's farm; 1 mounted albumen print by J D Wrigglesworth showing an unidentified scene; 3 mounted albumen prints by Wrigglesworth & Binns showing the Pleione aground at Waikanae and at the Railway Wharf, Wellington; 3 mounted prints by W H Davis showing the Wellington waterfront, ca 1866 (parts of a panoramic sequence). Quantity: 8 b&w original photographic print(s). Provenance: The photographs were collected by the family of John Martin (1822-1892) of Huangarua, his son William James Martin, and his grandson William Geddes Martin (the father of the donor).

Date: 1940 - 1949

By: Gordon Harcourt Ltd

Reference: MapColl-832.4799gbbd/A/ca.1940/Acc.14598

Description: A copy of a cadastral map of the area between The Terrace and Whitmore Street, Boulcott Street to Cuba Street, Brougham Street to Clyde Quay Wharf and Herd Street. Sections and subdivisions are numbered and include numerous Deeds plan numbers. Government, provincial and Thorn Reclamation land includes block numbers. Wharves are named. Names include Town Hall, and land belonging to the Wellington Harbour Board and Wellington City Council is marked. Streets are named, as are some rights of way such as Opera House Lane. Red ink annotations show property values in pounds sterling. Title supplied by cataloguer - subtitle taken from top right of map Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Ink on diazo print, some colour, scale not given, 107.2 x 74 cm.

Date: 1980

From: Wellington Regional Council : Marie Sang map collection

By: Wellington (N.Z. : Region). Regional Council; Wellington Harbour Board. Chief Engineer's Office

Reference: MapColl-WRC-1/13/7-Acc.

Description: Shows sheds, buildings, streets etc surrounding the Inter island Wharf Quantity: 1 map(s) with ms annotations. Physical Description: Ink on cream paper. Scale [ca 1: 1000] 106 x 65 cm

Date: [Between 1841 and 1929]

By: Reade, M A (Mrs), active 1969; Heaphy, Charles, 1820-1881; Burton Brothers (Dunedin, N.Z.); Tyree Brothers (Firm); Bragge, James, 1833-1908

Reference: PA1-o-430

Description: Recent prints from old photographs of Wellington, originallty taken between about 1841 and 1929. Includes one photograph of a painting of Wellington waterfront from 1841, by Charles Heaphy. Only a few images identify the photographers, the Burton Brothers, Tyree Brothers and James Bragge. The Bragge photograph (looking down to the Harbour from Hill Street taken in the 1880s) was identified from his horse-drawn carriage with his name and occupation emblazoned on the side. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with red mock-crocodile textured cover, entitled `Photographs'; 26.0 x 36.5 cm Processing information: Most of the photographs have reference numbers linking them with items in the Alexander Turnbull Library photographic collections.

Date: 1929 - 1938

By: Cook, Rodney, 1930-

Reference: MapColl-832.4799gmbd/A/[193-?]/Acc.37360

Description: Part of a map of Lambton, Wellington, from the New Zealand Railways Goods Yard, Thorndon, southwards to the Queen's Wharf, eastwards to the Botanical Gardens and northwards to the Tinakori Reservoir. Shows the outline of the proposed new wharves (Lambton and Thorndon), named streets, section numbers, some with acreage, significant dwellings, such as the Turnbull Library, Synagogue, Orphanage, cemeteries, parliament buildings, swimming baths, schools, part of the Botanical Gardens, part of the Town Belt, Ahumairangi Heights (now part of Wilton), and part of the Kaupapa Maori Land Block. Shows the Wireless Telegraph Station Reserve. Written on map: Certified correct (signed ? Clapperton, Chief surveyor) 1/12/[19]37 Stamped on map: 19937 Note on map in ink: 'Wgtn Railway Stn opened Dec 1937, not shown - makes this map doubtful in other respects. Note Jan 1988' (unsigned) Title supplied by cataloguer Quantity: 1 map(s). 1.30 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Photographic copy, scale indeterminable, 40.7 x 46.7 cm Provenance: Donated by Rodney Cook, July 1999

Date: 14 Oct 1965

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-65197-F

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

Date: 14 February 1998

By: Oliver, Ruth, 1966-

Reference: PA-Group-00642

Description: Photographs of ceremonies for the opening of the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, Cable Street, Wellington, taken 14 February 1998 by Ruth Oliver. The images show the museum building and a waka in Lambton Harbour Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 5 b&w original negative(s) strips with 29 images. 1 b&w original photographic print(s) proof sheet. Physical Description: Photographic print, 35mm negative strips Provenance: Donated by Ruth Oliver, Porirua, 2010

Date: [ca 1950s-1960s]

By: Crane, Marion Edith, 1915-1997

Reference: PA-Group-00805

Description: Transparency slides of shipping on the Whanganui River and in Wellington Harbour, taken ca 1950s-1950s, by Mrs M E Crane of Wanganui. A number of the vessels are identified. Source of descriptive information - Creator's name and date taken from original boxes, all of which were labelled 'Ships [or Shipping] 1.6.62' and one included the name and address 'Mrs M E Crane, c/- M.O.W., Box 423, Wanganui, NZ'. According to the donor, the photographer was the mother of a friend of his, but he did not know her name. He knew that she worked for the Waterfront Industry Commission in Wanganui. Quantity: 82 colour original transparency/ies slides. Physical Description: Dye coupler slides, 35mm Provenance: The slides had belonged to the mother of a friend of the donor's. The name Mrs M E Crane was taken from one of the original transparency processing boxes. The donor knew that the creator of the collection had worked for Waterfront Industry Commission in Wanganui.

Date: [1910-1920s]

From: Creator unknown: Photographs relating to life in the Wellington Region

Reference: 1/2-238878-G

Description: Photograph taken by an unidentified photographer circa 1910s-1920s showing a view taken from the shore of a steamer vessel flying a flag in Wellington Harbour, Roseneath and Mount Victoria visible in background. Figures can be seen lining the decks [possibly soldiers]. This photograph appears to depict the same ship as that depicted in photograph 1/2-238880-G. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Half inch dry plate glass negative

Date: 1965

From: Alsop, Peter, 1974- : Whites Aviation hand-coloured photographic prints

Reference: PAColl-D-1602

Description: Aerial photograph taken by Whites Aviation Limited in 1965 of Wellington City, Wellington harbour and surrounding hill suburbs, showing: (foreground) Lambton Harbour, Wellington's Central Business District, Wellington waterfront, Oriental Parade, the inner suburbs of Te Aro, Kelburn, and Thorndon, Aotea Quay, Wellington Railway Station terminal and tracks, Victoria University of Wellington complex, Dixon Street Flats, Wellington Railway Station building and The National War Memorial Carillon; (in middle distance) the hill suburbs of Karori, Northland, Wilton, and Wadestown, overlooked (in background) by the Makara and Kaikoura Ranges, and Marlborough Sounds. Inscription on reverse reads: "Wellington 64353". Inscriptions: Wellington; Recto - bottom left - Whites Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s) with hand-applied colouring. Physical Description: Hand coloured photographic prints mounted on cardboard, 38 cm x 69 cm.

Date: 1990

From: [Calendars for the year 1990, of approximately A3 size. 1989].

By: Darroch, Duncan, 1888-1967; Gibb, John, 1831-1909; Jackson, Gainor, 1893-1975; Robertson, Thomas (Capt), 1819-1873; Wellington Harbour Board. Maritime Museum; Wilkinson, Norman, 1878-1971; Wynn, Colin C, active 1970s-1980s

Reference: Eph-C-CALENDAR-1990-01

Description: Calendar of six openings shows reproduction of marine paintings: January-February: "Port Chalmers" by T Robertson, 1866. March-April: "Lambton Harbour" by John Gibb, 1885. May-June: "The passing of sail", by Duncan Darroch, 1888-1967 (Shows the 'Pamir') July-August: "Awatea", by Norman Wilkinson September-October: "Columbus New Zealand", by Gainor Jackson, 1974 November-December: "Dawn with the oyster fleet", by Colin Wynn (Shows the Leander Class 'Southland', formerly 'Dido') Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs on calendar of sixe openings, 483 x 338 mm, with metal bar at top edge

Date: 2002

From: Switzer, Lee, 1945- :Prints and 35mm negatives of demonstrations and events in Wellington

Reference: PAColl-10724-3

Description: Photographs taken by Lee Switzer circa 1981 and developed in 2002, showing a police car escorting a 'Women on the move' jogger group and their supporters through the streets of Wellington, where they are met by an opposing group flying the banner 'There is no peace for women' beneath Richard Seddon's statute on the steps of Parliament. Images include gathered supporters of both groups, and media reporters interviewing joggers after the event. Eight photographs include images of ships docked at Lambton Harbour, Wellington. Title transcribed from item. Quantity: 26 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Black and white photographic prints. Transfers: Negatives are at 35mm-112038 to 35mm-112047.. Processing information: Negatives delivered with the prints have been housed separately for conservation purposes.

Date: 21 Feb 1998

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

By: Burford, Melanie Jayne, 1970-

Reference: EP/1998/0556-F

Description: Hutt Valley High School dragon boaters competing at the International Dragon Boat Festival on 21 February, 1998, on Lambton Harbour, Wellington, photographed by Melanie Burford. Shows them during the mixed B division final, racing against Onslow College (second), and Heretaunga College (in background). 'Mainfreight' is advertised on the side of the boat. Heretaunga College won the mixed final. Quantity: 1 colour original negative(s) strips with 3 images. Physical Description: Dye coupler negative, 35mm

Date: 1943

By: New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey. Wellington District Office

Reference: MapColl-832.4799gbbd/A/1943/Acc.12633

Description: Cadastral, surveyed map showing Wellington Harbour Board reclaimed land bounded by Hinemoa Street and Waterloo Quay, Wellington, including acreage, and certificate of title, Wellington Survey Office and deposited plan numbers. Land is shown as owned by His Majesty the King and the Wellington Harbour Board. Part of the land described in the second schedule of the Act is highlighted, being an area of over one acre. Stamped PWD 118462; and SO 21090. Signed by chief surveyor. File 9/663. Lists reference plan numbers. Stamped New Zealand Lands and Survey Department, Wellington District Office, photostat copy. Written on reverse: Hinemoa Street Loan and ?Unc. land Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Negative photographic copy, scale indeterminable, 44.5 x 45.4 cm

Date: 1929

Reference: MapColl-832.4799gbbd/A/[1929?]/Acc.14579

Description: Map showing existing and proposed wharves along Lambton Harbour, Wellington, neighbouring New Zealand Railways yards, and nearby streets, from Roxborough Street Mount Victoria to The Terrace, and the Hutt Road. Named wharves include Clyde Quay, Taranaki St, Queen's, Railway, Glasgow, King's, Pipitea, Lambton and Thorndon. Five wharves are proposed, three between Clyde Quay and Taranaki St Wharf, and Lambton and Thorndon. Some properties adjacent to the wharves show government valuation figures, mostly at 1929 values. The Public Works and the Marine Department are shown. Written on recto: City. Wharf area ; wharves Title from map recto and from cataloguer (in square brackets). Written on map: D257 Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Diazo photoprint on dressed linen, scale indeterminable, 47.5 x 95.4 cm

Date: ca 1892

By: Hector, James (Sir), 1834-1907

Reference: PA1-o-879

Description: Album complied by Sir James Hector titled "Dulce Domum, Xmas 1892", containing views of streets and businesses in Wellington and Petone. PAColl-5751 Inscriptions: Album page - centre - Dulce Domun; Xmas 1892 Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s).

Date: 1849

By: Great Britain. Hydrographic Office

Reference: MapColl-832.47aj/1849/Acc.24811

Description: Hydrographic map of Lambton Harbour, from Kaiwharawhara Point, south-eastwards to Oriental Bay, in the Wellington Harbour. Shows extensive soundings in fathoms, a pa (kainga) and the Waterloo Inn at Kaiwharawhara Point, southwards to 'Cliff' (Pipitea) Pa, military barracks, Thorndon settlement, Government House and offices, Custom House, a pa (kainga) on the coast at ?Te Aro Stream, Mount Cook military barracks, a large inlet (to present day Basin's Reserve) and a mill. Stamped 'Hydrographic Office 13 Jan 1954'. Written on map (before copying) 'L9267 Shelf Xz (Tracing same no. & shelf)'. Provides latitude and longitude of Pipitea Point, and tidal range. Attached to bottom of map (before copying) is a sketch from off Point Jerningham showing the harbour to Pipitea Point, houses, ships and hills. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photocopy, scale indeterminable, 66.8 x 57.3 cm.

Date: 16 February - 21 March 1958

From: Tomsett, Maurice William Henry :Colour slides of New Zealand

Reference: PA12-7762

Description: Phase 4 continued - 74. Distant view of Wellington from air; 75. Approaching Paraparaumu Airport. Phase 5; Wellington - 76. Wellington - looking across bay to Miramar and ocean; 77. Wellington - looking at new Rongotai Airport; 78. Lower Hutt, Southwood's fine, melted steel tube; 79. Port Nicholson, Somes Island, looking to Wellington from Gracefield; 80. Port Nicholson, Hutt River, reclamation work; 81. View up Hutt Valley; 82. View from Kelburn Park towards Government House and Hospital; 83. View from Kelburn Park across Lambton Harbour to Mt Victoria, Wellington's highest; 84. View from Kelburn Park across wharves to Petone, Lower Hutt; 85. Ohira Bay; 86. Siren's Rocks; 87. Tetrapods and beakwater in Lyall Bay, Rongotai airport; 88. From Mt Victoria across Evans Bay to Rongotai; 89. From Mt Victoria down to City proper; 90. Small craft in Lambton Harbour; 91. Near Evans Bay; 92. En route to Greytown (Wind); 93. En route to Greytown, eastern side of range. Phase 6 - Palmerston North; 94-96. Central Square gardens, All Saints church; 97. Tower and shell containing clock and chimes from P.O. damaged in earthquake of 1942. Quantity: 24 colour original transparency/ies.