Memorabilia

Date: 1915 - 1967

By: Ewers, Raymond Boultwood, 1917-1998; Maxwell, Allan Cecil, 1889-1965

Reference: Curios-049-001

Description: A bronze medallion called the ANZAC Commemorative Medallion (in Australia) or the Gallipoli Medallion (in New Zealand). The obverse shows Private John Simpson Kirkpatrick, 1893-1915, better known as 'Simpson' or 'the man with the donkey', helping a wounded soldier who is seated on the back of a donkey. (When Simpson was killed in 1915, the task of evacuating wounded by donkey was continued by a New Zealander, Pte. R.A. Henderson.) Beneath is a wreath of gum leaves. The reverse shows a map of Australia and New Zealand with the five stars of the Southern Cross constellation, and a fern wreath below. The medallion (not intended to be worn) is surmounted by St Edward's crown. The medallion is housed in a black leather box lined with purple satin and velvet. It is accompanied by a flier addressed to the recipient A C Maxwell, expressing the New Zealand government's appreciation of loyal service rendered in the Dardanelles Campaign of 1915. The flier also bears the New Zealand coat of arms. The Australian citation has a different text Another Gallipoli Medallion, awarded to Sidney Clement (1892-1915), is housed at Curios-029-046; attributed to 'artist unknown' but can be reasonably assumed that the artist is also Raymond Ewers The bronze medallion was instituted in 1967 for award to Australian and New Zealand personnel who participated in the Gallipoli campaign in 1915. Allan Maxwell survived the War and lived until 1965 Quantity: 1 medal. Physical Description: Bronze medallion, 76 x 50 mm, in purple-lined black leather hinged box, 95 x 85 x 28 mm Provenance: Donation: Barrie Maxwell, Wellington, October 2013 Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - MS-Group-2252 - - Other material from the same donation is housed at MS-Group-2252, and in Ephemera and Oral History and Sound collections.

Date: 1924

By: Basham, Maud Ruby, 1879-1963; Meuli, Anne, active 2000; Basham, Barbara Isabel Louise, 1915-2002

Reference: Objects-0704

Description: Maker(s) not identified. Contains silver rose bowl with black stand, with a netting to hold blooms. The black base has a plaque inscribed "presented to Mrs. Basham by St Mary's Church members, Waipukaurau July 1924". The cup was likely pesented to Mrs Maud Basham when she left Waipukurau after six years, to go to Ngatea. She had taught music and choir, and organised entertainment groups in Waipukurau. See DNZB, vol 4, 1921-1940, page 36 Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 object(s) rose bowl. 1 object(s) base. Physical Description: Silver two-handled cup with wire-mesh for holding flowers, height 155 mm, diameter 160 mm, on detachable black stand 55 mm high. Processing information: Description edited as part of Objects survey, 2024. Previous reference: Previous title: Curios-030-053. Artist unknown :[Silver rose bowl] presented to Mrs Basham by St Mary's Church members, Waipukurau, July 1924..

Date: 1945 - 1947

By: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978

Reference: Eph-D-WAR-WII-Japan-1947-01

Description: Shows a masthead for the "Nippon Times" above a map of Japan surrounded by cherry blossoms, peace doves flying, and the flags of Britain, America, Japan and New Zealand. Maurice Rooklyn the magician was in Japan in 1947, and may have been a member of the J Force. Charles Cabot the stage door manager at the Opera House, was a friend of Rooklyn. Inscriptions: Recto - top left - To Charles / Best Wishes from Rooklyn on Tour / Japan / 1947 Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on silk scarf.. Physical Description: Colour print, on silk scarf 430 x 410 mm.

Date: 1980 - 1989

From: [Matchbooks and matchboxes collected in Wellington. ca 1980s]

By: Country Club (Ohariu Valley)

Reference: Eph-A-MATCHBOOKS-1980s-01

Description: Matchbook bears the coat of arms of the Club, in the Ohariu Valley, Johnsonville. The back lists the facilities available at the sporting and recreational complex: squash, tennis, swimming, horseriding, billiards, sauna and plunge pool, a la carte dining, cellar snack bar, large comfortable lounge. Quantity: 1 matchbook. Physical Description: Matchbook, 50 x 52 mm.

Date: 1865

By: Webster, Kenneth Athol, 1906-1967

Reference: Eph-D-NEWSPAPER-Evening-Mail-1865-01

Description: Arrangement of text. Reproduces a double spread of the newspaper, showing the shipping intelligence, commercial news, latest telegrams, local news. Editorial starts with the words :"We have much gratification in laying before our readers this, our first issue printed with our own plant in our own printing office". Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Letterpress, on silk, 540 x 690 mm. Provenance: Previously part of the Webster Collection, stamped and numbered 3418.

Date: [ca 1944]

Reference: PAColl-6652

Description: Souvenir views, with captions, of Wellington city by an unidentified photographer, puchased by the donor when he was in Wellington "with New Zealand Shipping", in 1944. Includes Oriental Bay, Courtenay Place, Parliament Buildings, General Post Office and Government Insurance Buildings, the Railway Station, the Carillon, Featherston Street, Boat Harbour at Oriental Bay, the view from Oriental Bay, Days Bay, and Willis Street. Original letter and envelope from donor enclosed Quantity: 11 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints, 82 x 59 mm

Date: 1911

By: Stationers' Company (London, England); Meyer, Robert John, 1921-1990

Reference: Eph-D-ROYAL-1911-01

Description: Scarf commemmorating the Coronation of King George V. Shows full length portraits of King George and Queen Mary, and their son Edward the Prince of Wales. At the top centre is a cushion bearing the crown and sceptre, and in each of the four corners are maps of some countries of the Empire: Canada, Australia, India and South Africa. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Navy lithograph on browned cream fabric, 540 x 530 mm.

Date: 1854

By: Hart, Laurent Joseph, 1810-1860

Reference: Curios-006-015

Description: Obverse shows a bust of Sultan Abdul Medjid Khan surrounded by numerous shields and plaques. The reverse shows a winged Victory, seated, holding a wreath, inscribing a pyramid with the inscription: Victoire. Napoleon. 1854. La Mer Noire et la Danube seront libres. In the background, the dome and minareque; in the foreground, a serpent and an olive tree. Around, La France et l'Angleterre unies pour la defense du droit. Other Titles - Abdul Medjid Khan, Emperor of the Ottomans Other Titles - France and England united for the defence of rights; the Black Sea and the Danube shall be free. God wishes it. Quantity: 1 curio(s). Physical Description: Bronze medal, diameter 74 mm, thickness 10 mm, in black leather case, 88 x 88 x 30 mm.

Date: 1900 - 1970

By: Foresters Friendly Society. Court Sir George Grey, no. 3118 (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: Curios-034

Description: Includes green and red ribbons, and sashes of green, red, black and purple with the crest of the Ancient Order of Foresters; black gauze curtains, nine wallets containing ribbons; one (ceremonial?) wooden round-carved stick approximately 250 mm long. Some sashes have initials and names of offices in the organisation: PCR, CR, JW, SW, Treasurer, Trustee. Originally in the form of one box of regalia. Deposited by Secretary M B Moller. Quantity: 3 container(s) ca 30 items. Physical Description: Sashes, ribbons, dimensions varying. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - A90-398.

Date: 1915

From: [Ephemera relating to World War I. 1915. Folder 1]

By: Woodward & Jackson (Firm)

Reference: Eph-A-WAR-WI-1915-1-04

Description: Inside spread reproduces the poem by Drummer T Black of the 10th Manchester Regiment, "in honour of 'Our New Zealand boys' at the front who created such an intense feeling of enthusiasm and friendship with their splendid patriotism, amongst the Lancashire and other British regiments who met them in Egypt, as to inspire these lines." Front cover shows a New Zealand soldier with a bayonet rifle over his left shoulder, with the Union Jack flag and the Giza pyramids in the background. Back page reads: "This poem, which should be read and cherished by every New Zealander (especially when they know the conditions under which it has been written) is presented to the public of New Zealand by The Wellington Performing Musicians' Union, to assiste in augmenting the Funds for the Wounded Soldiers and Sailors". Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset print on pamphlet folded to 209 x 120 mm. Transfers: Other material of the same provenance is housed at MS-Group-1941, and the Photographic Archive..

Date: 1915 - 1967

Reference: Curios-029-046

Description: A bronze medallion called the ANZAC Commemorative Medallion or the Gallipoli Medallion. The obverse shows Private John Simpson Kirkpatrick, 1893-1915, better known as 'Simpson' or 'the man with the donkey', seated on the back of a donkey. Beneath is a laurel wreath. The reverse shows a map of Australia and New Zealand with the five stars of the Southern Cross constellation, and a fern wreath below. The medallion (not intended to be worn) is topped by a crown. The medallion is housed in a black leather box lined with purple satin and velvet. It is accompanied by a flier addressed to the recipient S G Clement, 10/977, expressing the New Zealand government's appreciation of loyal service rendered in the Dardanelles Campaign of 1915. The bronze medallion was instituted in 1967 for award to Australian and New Zealand personnel who participated in the Gallipoli campaign in 1915. Sidney Clement was killed at Chunuk Bair. Quantity: 1 medal. Physical Description: Bronze medallion, 75 x 52 mm. in purple-lined black leather hinged box, 95 x 85 x 28 mm. Provenance: Donated by Mrs Betty Thomson, Waikanae, in 2006. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - MS-Group-1553. - Other material from the same donation is housed at MS-Group-1553, and in Photographic Archive.

Date: 1923

By: Northlander (Firm)

Reference: Eph-C-RELIGION-CMS-1923-01

Description: Shows portrait photographs of the Rev Richard Davis, and his sons-in-law the Rev Joseph Matthews and Mr William Gilbert Puckey. There are also smaller named photographs of the descendants of Rev Joseph and Mrs Matthews, and Mr & Mrs Puckey. There is a photograph at top centre of the historic mission station at Kaitaia, and at lower centre a photograph of the interior of the old church at Kaitaia with the Rev Joseph Matthews at the altar. Mr Joseph Matthews is described as the first white man to arrive in Kaitaia (November 1832), and for 60 years its pastor. Mr Puckey was coadjutor of the Rev Joseph Matthews. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, 520 x 390 mm.

Date: [ca 1930s?]

By: Scrimgeour, Colin Graham, 1903-1987; Scrimgeour, Gary J, active 1950-2000

Reference: Objects-0619

Description: Artist not identified, made circa 1930s. Wooden box with sliding lid and attached plaque, inscribed: "Presented to Rev C G Scrimgeour in appreciation of practical interest in "Takahe", J A Thomson, supervisor". The lid bears a raised relief of a shield with a takahe on it. Accompanied by a letter from the donor Gary Scrimgeour explaining the likely context surrounding the presentation of this box to his father, Colin Scrimgeour. "Takahe" is likely to have been a project of the Methodist Church (where J A Thomson was probably a supervisor), concerning Māori land issues in Northland or Auckland. 'J A Thomson' possibly identifed as John Anderson Thomson who worked at the Sign of the Takahe and later for 3YA; sports announcer known as 'the Toff' and presented talks on heraldry. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 object(s). Physical Description: Wooden box on small pedestal legs, with sliding lid, the whole measuring 257 x 140 x 83 mm Provenance: Donated by Mr Gary J Scrimgeour, Colin Scrimgeour's son, in 2001. Used by Colin Scrimgeour to hold his watch, change and cufflinks, and given to his son in the 1970s. Transfers: From MS-Group-1052.. Processing information: Description updated 23 November 2023 as part of Objects survey. Previous reference: Curios-029-033. Previous title: Artist unknown :[Wooden box with sliding lid and raised relief plaque showing a takahe (with inscribed metal plaque attached from J A Thomson, supervisor). ca 1930

Date: 1925

From: Various artists :[Curios, badges, medals and awards from the Porritt papers]

Reference: Curios-040-023

Description: Includes: Oxford University Athletic Club. Record medal OUAC Sports, Feb. 27 1925. 100 yards. 10 sec. A E Porritt. Magd. Coll. Oxford University Athletic Club. Record medal OUAC Sports, Feb. 28 1925.220 yds low hurdles. 25 2/5 sec. A E Porritt, Magd. Oxford & Cambridge Athletic Sports. Prize medal. Record medal, Queen's Club, March 21, 1925. 100 yards. A E Porritt, Magd. Oxford & Cambridge Athletic Sports. Prize medal. March 1925. 100 yards. 9 9/10 sec. A E Porritt Oxford & Cambridge Athletic Sports. Prize medal. March 1925. 120 yds hurdles. 2nd, 15 4/5 sec. A E Porritt Oxford & Cambridge Athletic Sports. Prize medal. March 1925. 220 yds hurdles. 2nd, 24 4/5 sec. A E Porritt Quantity: 6 curio(s). Physical Description: Gold, silver and bronze coloured medals, diameters 62 mm.

Date: 1945, 1967-1968

From: Ancient Order of Foresters Friendly Society. Wellington District : Records

By: Lythgoe, Ian Gordon, 1914-2000

Reference: Series-6897

Description: Artist(s) and maker(s) not identified. Comprises objects that previously belonged to Ian Gordon Lythgoe, P.C.R. [Past Chief Ranger], Wellington. Includes green and red ribbons and medals housed in a leather purse and ribbon case. Title supplied by Library. Mr Lythgoe was in the Court of Sir George Bowen, Wellington. Quantity: 2 object(s) leather purse and ribbon case, with contents. Processing information: Combined in to collection ATL-Group-00799 in November 2022. Previous reference: Curios-028-059/060. Previous title: Ancient Order of Foresters. Wellington District :[Ribbons of I G Lythgoe, P.C.R., Wellington, with attached medals 1945, 1967, 1968, in leather purse and ribbon case].

Date: 1918

From: [Ephemera relating to World War I. 1918. Folder 1]

Reference: Eph-A-WAR-WI-1918-04

Description: Photographs of Codford Hospital Camp include: Aotearoa Club exterior; Aotearoa Club interior; Dry stores siding the Camp; St Mary's Church; Exterior Officers Mess, the Camp; Salvation Army Hut, the Camp; The Camp, Hill view; Piccadilly Parade, the Camp; One of the Hospital wards, the Camp; YMCA Hut; Watching football, the Camp; New Zealand military Hospital, the Camp. Other Titles - Codford Camp Inscriptions: [Inside, first page, top right]: Codford England. Jan 1st 1919 Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs in booklet of 12 pages, each 145 x 218 mm. Provenance: Purchased from Trevor & Pam Plumbly's, April 2005.

Date: 1926

From: Various artists :[Curios, badges, medals and awards from the Porritt papers]

Reference: Curios-040-024

Description: Includes: Oxford University Athletic Club. Record medal OUAC Jubilee match, 6 March 1926. Oxford University Athletic Club. 1926. 100 yards. 2nd A E Porritt, 10 sec. Oxford & Cambridge Athletic Sports. Prize medal. 1926 100 yards. A E Porritt. 10 sec. Oxford & Cambridge Athletic Sports. Prize medal. 1926. 220 yards. 2nd, A E Porritt. Polytechnic Harriers. Kinnaird Interclub Trophy. 1926. 100 yds. Amateur Athletic Association Championship. Standard medal. 22 yards. A E Porritt. July 2nd & 3rd 1926. Amateur Athletic Association Relay Team Championship. Stamford Bridge London, 1st May 1926. 1st, Medley relay London Athletic Club. 1926. 220 yards Challenge Cup, won by A E Porritt, 22 3/5 sec. Quantity: 8 curio(s). Physical Description: Gold, silver and bronze coloured medals, various diameters up to 62 mm.

Date: 1917

From: Various artists :[Curios, badges, medals and awards from the Porritt papers]

Reference: Curios-040-043

Description: Pewter tankard presented as a prize in a running race at Wanganui Collegiate School to pupil Arthur Porritt. Other Titles - No stepping back [motto] Other Titles - Hundred yards senior champion / championship Quantity: 1 curio(s). Physical Description: Glass-bottomed pewter mug with handle, base diameter 118 mm, lip diameter 95 mm.

Date: 1960 - 1970

By: Sutch, William Ball (Dr), 1907-1975; Smith, Shirley Hilda Stanley, 1916-2007

Reference: Eph-C-INTERNATIONAL-1960s-01

Description: One shows the logo of the National Union of Students, Philippines, and the other shows the logo of the HKFS (possibly Hong Kong Federation of Students?), 1965-66. Quantity: 2 colour art print(s) on pennants. Physical Description: Relief prints on felt triangular pennants, lengths 450 mm and 320 mm. Provenance: From Dr Sutch's former house, which Shirley Smith, Dr Sutch's widow, was vacating.

Date: 1911

By: Barnao, Giuseppe Antonio, 1926-

Reference: Eph-A-ETHNIC-Italy-1911-01

Description: A set of ten postcards issued to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the unification of Italy (1861-1911). The cards can be laid out, so that the combined picture is of a symbolic classical female figure with a sword and wreath, surrounded by portraits of important Italian statesmen and rulers, and six historic scenes. Portraits include: Vittorio Emanuele III, S M La Regina Elena, Vittorio Emanuele II, Camillo Benso Conte di Cavour, Generale G Garibaldi, Giuseppe Mazzini. Historic scenes include: I Carbonari 1821, Le Cinque Giornate di Milano 1848, the defence of Vascello, Roma 1849, the taking of San Martino 1859, Disembarkation of the Thousand at Marsala 1860, la rubble of Porta Pia - Rome 1870. Each card has a commentary on the back enlarging on each scene. Other Titles - Commemorative postcards, fiftieth anniversary of the proclamation of the reign / unification in Italy, Italy revived - illustrated in ten artistic postcards. Extended Title - L'Italia risorta, illustrata in dieci cartoline artistiche. Pittore Colombo, Concorso Guarneri. Quantity: 10 colour art print(s) on postcards. Physical Description: Chromolithographs, on ten postcards, each 92 x 142 mm, in folder of the same size. Provenance: Donated by Mr Joe Barnao, Levin, in 2005. Transfers: Accompanying register: Registro Azionisti. La Providente (Provident Society Register) Wellington 1901 (rewritten 1917) transferred to Manuscripts & Archives..