Rites and ceremonies

Date: 1899

From: Ranfurly family: Collection

Reference: PA1-f-195-69

Description: The top photograph (PA1-f-195-69-1) shows a group of Cook Island dancers standing for a still photo shot, 1899. The centre photograph (PA1-f-195-69-2) shows people sitting down for a feast in the Cook Islands, 1899. The lower photograph (PA1-f-195-69-3) shows a welcoming party of Cook Islands seated on the ground, 1899. These photos were taken by an unknown photographer. Quantity: 3 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Three photographic prints mounted on album page 416 x 286 mm (page size).

Date: 1826

From: Chazal, Antoine, 1793-1854 :[Watercolours, proof engravings and aquatints by Antoine Chazal and others after drawings by Jules LeJeune and others for Duperrey's Voyage autour du monde ... Paris, 1822-1825]

By: LeJeune, Jules Louis, active 1804-1851

Reference: C-082-060

Description: Figure carvings, some with arms outstretched, on an altar as if participating in a religious ceremony. Front of altar has crosses carved on it. Redrawn by Chazal from original by Lejeune, & engraved by Tardieu for publication as plate 27 in Duperrey, L I Voyage... sur la Coquille... 1822... 1825... Histoire du voyage. Atlas (Paris, Arthur Bertrand, 1826) (fr910.4). Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Aquatint, 330 x 240 mm on sheet 340 x 510 mm

Date: 1850

By: Fowles, Joseph, 1810-1878; Willis, F (Mr), active 1850; Turnbull, Alexander Horsburgh, 1868-1918

Reference: B-053-013

Description: Shows the ceremony of turning the first turf. Also shows carriages, men riding horses, flags, and a crowd of spectators watching the ceremony. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Lithograph, 305 x 494 mm Provenance: Collection of Alexander Turnbull?

Date: 1908-1953

From: Perry, Charles Stuart, 1908-1982 : Further papers

Reference: fMS-Papers-8211-1

Description: Copy of baptism record for Perry (1908); and two crossing of the equator certificates for Perry (1953) Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 29 Mar 1947

By: Kiingi Koroki, Ko te Mana Motuhake o ngaa waka katoa o te motu nei, 1906-1966

Reference: MS-Papers-6558

Description: Printed welcome to Sir Bernard Freyberg relating to his appointment as Governor-General of New Zealand and his visit to Turongo House, Ngaruwahia in 1947; two songs in Maori and English; and speech of welcome referring to the war now past and hope that he will enjoy his position in New Zealand. Signed by Koroki. Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 folder(s) (one piece). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Printed matter with holograph signature Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Found in Manuscripts and Archives Workroom

Date: ca 1930s

Reference: PAColl-3514

Description: Mother and child; Wellington city and suburb scenes; reception Government House Wellington; Greymouth and Grey River from the air; China; Wallabies; etc Arrangement: Negative numbers allocated: G68289-G68317-1/4 Quantity: 29 b&w original negative(s).

Date: 1972

From: K E Niven and Co :Commercial negatives

Reference: 35mm-69628-F

Description: Ceremony marking eight millionth tyre produced by Dunlop Company. Photograph taken at Dunlop factory, Upper Hutt, for Kenyon Brand and Riggs in 1972 by K E Niven and Co, commercial photographers of Wellington. Other - Photographer's ref no: 435/72. KBR - Dunlop 8 millionth tyre ceremony.. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s) strip with three images. Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative 6 x 6 cm

Date: 1961-1967

From: Girl Guides Association New Zealand Inc :Photographs

Reference: PA1-f-139

Description: Photographs of leaders of the Girl Guide Association, Girl Guides, Brownies and Rangers, and various activities throughout New Zealand. The first pages show the move from old headquarter buildings in Hastings to new buildings in Christchurch, in September 1961. They include the transfer of equipment by truck and by air freight, and views of different aspects of the new premises. Later views show visiting Girl Guide leaders attending conferences and training courses; ceremonial occasions attended by Lord Cobham in 1962, and by Sir Bernard and Lady Fergusson. Lady Fergusson was the Dominion President during their term in New Zealand. One section of the album shows activities of Girl Guides and Brownies in the Cook Islands, and also in Western Samoa. A number of the camps were attended by Girl Guides from Pacific countries, with many of the Guides named in the album. Various activities undertaken by the Guides include the sale of Girl Guide biscuits, ANZAC Day commemorations, Thinking Day ceremonies, rallies, and the awards of special badges. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with blue cover, labelled in blue ink on front cover `Book 2. 1961-1967' with 1963-1968 crossed out; 38 x 52 cm

Date: June - October 1917

From: Creator unknown :Photographs of merchant navy convoys

Reference: PA1-o-1393

Description: Album of photographs taken aboard Maunganui (HMNZT 86) on following voyages: Wellington to Plymouth, England, with 26th Reinforcements. Left Wellington 13 June 1917, called at Albany WA (22-23 June), Cape Town (11-18 July), Free Town (31 July - 3 August), arrived Plymouth 15 August 1917. Plymouth, England to Port Chalmers. Left Plymouth 30 August 1917, called at Cape Town (19-22 September), arrived Port Chalmers 12 October 1917. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 1 album(s). Physical Description: Green cloth-bound album with green morrocco spine and corners, 24 x 19 cm

Date: 1972

From: K E Niven and Co :Commercial negatives

Reference: 35mm-69631-F

Description: Ceremony marking eight millionth tyre produced by Dunlop Company. Photograph taken at Dunlop factory, Upper Hutt, for Kenyon Brand and Riggs in 1972 by K E Niven and Co, commercial photographers of Wellington. Other - Photographer's ref no: 435/72. KBR - Dunlop 8 millionth tyre ceremony.. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s) strip with three images. Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative 6 x 6 cm

Date: 1960-1976

From: Awatere, Arapeta (Lieutenant-Colonel), 1910-1976 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-6735-13

Description: Colonel Awatere writes about the kawa (Maori protocols) which are employed in prestigious welcoming ceremonies and celebrations, especially in the Waitangi celebrations of 1963. Awatere also writes about the Maori view of life and death and it's kawa and then takes a comparative look between Maori and Pakeha deathways. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript

Date: 14 May 1964-11 Sep 1972

By: New Zealand Law Society

Reference: MSY-5476

Description: Vistors' book begun 14 May 1964 with the opening of the Law Society Building which was attended by the governor-general, Sir Bernard Fergusson and his wife, lady Fergusson, the prime minister, Keith Holyoake, and his wife, Norma, and various prominent people. It was maintained until 1972. Source of title - Supplied The visitors' book was started when the Law Society building was opened in 1964 Quantity: 1 volume(s). 0.06 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by the New Zealand Law Society, per Ms M Bryson, Oct 2002

Date: [18-?]-1945

From: Stowell, Henry Matthew, 1859-1944 :Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0062-38

Description: Contains an extensive amount of material on Maori waiata and poetry, also poems on Pakeha and Maori genre; includes waiata - poroporoaki, putorino, tangi, aroha, tawhiti, mate tane, ngahau; includes themes such as pakanga, pipiwharauroa, Maori astrology; people eg Tangaroa, Toi te Huatahi and Rata Mahuta Potatahu Te Wherowhero; also Maori waiata which have English tunes Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Holograph, typescripts (some with ms annotations) and printed matter

Date: ca1860s-ca1890s

By: Tyree Brothers (Firm); Lock, Henry Thomas, active 1885-1910?; Godfrey, Jennifer, active 1990s

Reference: PAColl-5607

Description: A variety of photographs showing towns, gold being extracted from various claims, and Public ceremonies on the West Coast of New Zealand Quantity: 13 b&w original photographic print(s). Provenance: From family estate

Date: 11 November 2004

From: Adams, David, 1959- :Photographs

Reference: PAColl-8167

Description: Photographs of the Unknown Warrior being carried from Parliament Buildings to Wellington Cathedral of St Paul, Wellington, for a memorial service, taken 11 November 2004 by David Adams. Arrangement: Arranged in chronological order. Negatives at 35mm-80414 to 80417 To serve as a focus of remembrance for the sacrifice made by all New Zealand servicemen and women, a project to repatriate the body of an unknown warrior was undertaken in late 2004. Quantity: 10 colour original photographic print(s). 4 colour original negative(s) strips with 11 images.

Date: [8 October 1900]

From: Ross, Malcolm 1862-1930 :Photographs by Malcolm Ross of New Zealanders in the Great War, Maori, mountaineering, New Zealand scenery, etc

Reference: 1/2-021253-G

Description: Sailors landing on Rarotonga from HMS Mildura, prior to the annexation of Rarotonga for New Zealand by Lord Ranfurly. Photograph taken 8 October 1900 by Malcolm Ross. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.75 x 6.5 inches

By: Hill, Florence, active 1975

Reference: PAColl-3188

Description: Photographs on board "Makura" show the "crossing the line" celebrations. Quantity: 6 b&w original photographic print(s) in one envelope. Physical Description: 3x4 in

Date: [1930-1982]

From: Perry, Charles Stuart, 1908-1982 : Further papers

Reference: MS-Papers-8211-09

Description: Correspondence, personal references etc relating to Perry's education and career; certificates, small family tree for Sir James Wilson and the Adams family, educational certificates etc. Most correspondents identified and entered in the Name field. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [ca 1900], 1949-1953

From: Martin, Robert Thomas, 1921-2006: Photographs

Reference: PA1-o-1844

Description: Album of photographs collected by Robert Thomas Martin relating mainly to his work as a telegraph worker in Suva during the 1953 Royal Tour of Fiji but also to the Auckland Cable Station in 1952 and 1953. One 1949 image shows Christchurch City. Photographers are unidentified, but possibly some images are taken by Martin himself. Photographs of Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh's visit to Fiji in 1953 include: rehearsal of the welcoming ceremony; the HMS 'Gothic' entering Suva Harbour and the arrival of the Royal Barge at Kings Wharf; the royal car travelling past spectators; a parade by the Fijian Police Force; unidentified soldiers at a military checkpoint; the presentation of flowers by Adi Mei Kainoa; and Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip with Sir Ronald Garvey, Lady Garvey and Pamela Mountbatten. The welcoming ceremony at Albert Park (including spectators, dancers, and the matanivanua) is also covered. Later images show the royals visiting Adi Cakobau School at Sawani and the Central Medical School Tamavua. Further images from Fiji relate to Martin's work and leisure during his time in the country. These photographs, mainly in Suva, include: the view from the Cable and Wireless veranda showing the South Seas Hotel and the Fiji Times, interior of the cable office with equipment and unidentified workers, Sacred Heart Cathedral (exterior and interior), drinking at the Suva Bowling Club, preparing a traditional Fijian lovo barbeque, and swimming in the Nasina River near Kalabo Village with local women. Album also includes a copy of an image of the Pacific Cable Station and Victoria Parade, Suva, circa 1900. Identified people include Col [Colin] Cotter, Steve Ruane, Mr and Mrs Montague. Images of Cable Station in Auckland include Sydney Receive Circuit staff group portrait with Ken Rea, Jack Potter, Col [Colin] Smyth, Norm Jones, Tom Arkins and Steve Ruane. Also, a series of images, mainly group portraits, of the farewell party of J R Baird, manager of the cable station on March 31 1952. Also holds a view of Christchurch taken from the Cathedral Spire in 1949. Some photographs in this album can also be found in PA1-o-1845. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Black cardboard photograph album with marbled paper inset on inner cover.

Date: 1953

From: Martin, Robert Thomas, 1921-2006: Photographs

Reference: PA1-o-1845

Description: Four loose album pages of images collected by Robert Thomas Martin of his time covering the royal tour of Fiji in 1953. Some photographs possibly taken by Martin but also unidentified photographers. Mr Martin, and other Telegraph Office press representatives sent to cover the royal visit, are featured travelling to Fiji on a seaplane, working at the Telegraph and Cable office in Suva, and during recreational activities such as swimming in the Nasina River near Kalabo Village with local women, drinking at the Suva Bowling Club, and in unidentified gardens. Album also includes tourist shots of Sacred Heart Cathedral, palm trees, an unidentified dining room, and the traditional preparation of a Fijian lovo barbeque. Identified figures are Mr Martin himself, Colin Nielsen, Colin Cotter, and Steve Ruane. Photographs of Queen Elizabeth's arrival, include: the HMS 'Gothic' entering Suva Harbour and the Queen and Prince Philip stepping off the royal barge at Kings Wharf; various images of the welcoming ceremony at Albert Park; Sir Ronald Garvey (Governor of Fiji); the Queen's convoy moving past the Cable and Wireless Building [Victoria Parade?]; a police escort on motorcycles; and a flag bedecked crown sculpture outside the Bank of New South Wales. Also contains images of performers in traditional dress, Fijian military at a checkpoint, and unidentified officials. Some images in this album can also be found in album reference number PA1-o-1844. Quantity: 4 loose album pages containing 62 b&w original prints. Physical Description: Black card pages with silver gelatin print