Basketball

Date: 9 August 1969

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

Reference: EP/1969/3316-F

Description: Wellington Girls College pupils involved in a basketball bouncing marathon to raise funds for the Kimi Ora Cerebral Palsy School next to their college. Photographed by an Evening Post staff photographer on the 9th of August 1969. From left they are Judith Andrew, Alison Bell, Jagoda Soric, Vivienne Cleaver, and Linda Cleaver. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s) 35mm negative strip comprising 3 images. Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate film negative, 35mm

Date: 1945-1948

From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency

Reference: PAColl-4161-01-128

Description: Multiple copies of official photographs; all contain captions. Series of photos taken during the celebrations to mark Princess Elizabeth's wedding in 1947 - March past held by BCOF outside the Imperial Palace; Lt-Col H C H Robertson taking the salute (also on dias Brigadier R N L Hopkins, Commander 34 Aust. Brigade, Air Vice Marshal C A Bouchier (Air Officer commanding BCAIR), Air Vice Marshal P J MacAuley (Chief of Staff, BCOF); another view of those on the stand, in addition to above - Col H M Foster (Commander BCOF Sub-Area, Tokyo), Brigadier L Potter, Col E P Dickson (Commander of UK component of BCOF), Col H S Tubbs (US 8th Army Liasion Officer to BCOF), and Capt W A Simpson (ADC to General Robertson); guests at reception given at Marunouchi Hotel, Tokyo - R L G Challis (NZ Govt representative in Japan), Miss Rama Rau & Mr S D Smith (NZ Broadcasting Unit). Series of photographs taken during three day tour of inspection of the NZ occupation area of Japan by Air Vice-Marshal J P J Macauley (Chief of Staff, BCOF) and Mrs Macauley - Arrival of his C-47 Dakota aircraft at Ozuki airfield and Guard of Honour of men from 2nd Battalion; Capt Ross Wright escorts Macauley as he inspects Maori guard of honour; visit to 6th NZ General Hospital and chatting with patient R W Leach of Greymouth & at hospital accompanied by Lt-Col J A Worsnop, Capt J Manning, Col N Pettit (Senior Medical Officer); Mrs Macauley talking with Sister B Marvin; with Pte M Baker on the rifle range at 2nd Battalion's new camp at Ozuki; with Lt-Col R B Dawson (CO of 3rd Battalion); Lt-Col McCaskill, Brigadier L Potter, Capt Bruce & Capt J S Manning accompanying Macauley & Mrs Macauley on inspection tour of vegetable garden at Ozuki where kumara are grown; looking at `Wasp' belonging to 3rd Battalion (Lt-Col R B Dawson, Sgt D Ashton & Major W Langevad); Mrs Macauley with Major K Mosheim (Officer commanding Army Education Service in Japan). Series of photographs taken during the fire which destroyed the 2nd Australian Salvage Depot in the Kobe Steel Company's property at Chofu. Firefighters include Pte G W Tomlins, Cpl C T R Jaggard, Pte K H Bloxham. Photographs during the visit of Commander-in-Chief of BCOF, Lt-Gen H C H Robertson to Shimonoseki - Shaking hands with Major B Boyd; saluting Guard of Honour from 2nd Battalion. Photographs taken at Bofu of the first Qantas Empire Airways Lancastrian plane on new Australia to Japan air service - Arrival of passenger Capt H A McQuire; unloading mail from the plane; Japanese pressmen watching a reporter from Asashi Shimbun attaching a small canister containing exposed film to a carrier pigeon. Indoor basketball match between WAACs and 2 Echelon (Vera Jackson, Cpl Jack Rodley, Pearl Hunt, Staff Sgt Ray Redmon, Cpl Bill Bailey, Pat Cronin & Pearl Gilmore); group photos of team of sergeants who defeated the officers of Headquarters, 2NZEF at rugby and won the Kobe Cup (all named) and of Officers' team (all named); Major J W McMurray (J-Force Brigade Major) presenting cup to Captain of the Sergeants' team, Staff Sgt P Lyons; photos taken during the match. Quantity: 256 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: [1920s-1980s]

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

Reference: PAColl-9681

Description: Photographs of sports people and sporting events, taken and collected by The Evening Post's illustrations department Quantity: 92 b&w original photographic print(s). 2 b&w photo-mechanical print(s).

Date: 1946-1948

From: Young Women's Christian Association of Wellington & Hutt Valley :Photographs

By: Raine, William Hall, 1892-1955; Leeden, C J, active 1940s

Reference: PAColl-7688-02

Description: Photographs of events held at the YWCA building in Boulcott Street, sports teams, drama groups, and portraits of participants in the Queen Carnival of 1946, taken after the Second World War. Quantity: 44 b&w original photographic print(s). Finding Aids: Detailed list available.

Date: 1994

From: Scott, Tom (1947- ) :Cartoon entries for Qantas Media Awards, 1994. 17 February 1994 to 7 December 1994.

Reference: H-236-005

Description: The first scene (Black expectations) shows a black South African jumping high in the air and slam-dunking a ball into a basketball hoop. The second scene, which represents the `grim reality', shows a black South African holding a large ball and chain. He is looking up toward a basketball hoop which is out of his reach. Refers to the South African elections and the unrealistic expectations of the outcome for black South Africans. Quantity: 1 cartoon bromide(s). Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Pictorial Reference Service.

Date: 1953 - 1972

By: Wong, Kaye, active 1990-2002

Reference: PAColl-1654

Description: Photographs of social and sporting activities of Chinese New Zealanders and photographs of the Wong family of the Masterton/Carterton area. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Arrangement: Negatives at 1/2-169133-F to 169144-F; 1/2-200972-F to 1/2-200979-F; 1/2-201049-F to 1/2-201056-F Photocopies at PAColl-1654 and PAColl-7338 Quantity: 28 b&w copy negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate negatives 10 x 12.5 cm

From: Young Women's Christian Association of Wellington & Hutt Valley :Photographs

Reference: PAColl-1776-1

Description: Sports teams, and series of photographs covering the construction of YWCA Building on corner of upper Willis Street and Webb Street, Wellington Quantity: 58 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Photographic prints

Date: 1957

From: Lodge, Nevile Sidney 1918-1989 :[Archive of original cartoons for the Evening Post and Sports Post, 1941 to 1988]

By: Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.); Lodge, Nevile Sidney, 1918-1989

Reference: B-137-200

Description: Shows a soccer match between Hong Kong and New Zealand. The score board reads nil all but there is a picture of 'the cup' and 'hold it Wgton'. A Hong Kong player and a New Zealand player are both sitting on the ground with their hands over their heads. An inset shows two girls playing basketball wearing long dresses. Extended Title - a note to basket ball players - play safe, girls - wear 'em eight inches off the ground, standing Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, chinese white and letratone on card, 482 x 380 mm Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Pictorial Reference Service.

Date: 1932-1946

From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives

Reference: PAColl-0785-1-220

Description: Photographs taken for publication in the New Zealand Free Lance, 1930s-1940s. First New Zealand women's basketball team to visit another country photographed on eve of their departure for Australia, 1938; M Matangi (captain) with autograph hunter. Mrs R M Smith (Secretary NZ Basketball Association) photographed with Mrs H D Muir (president) and Miss G Miles (Tournament secretary), Sep 1937. Group photographs of women's basketball teams, 1939 (all players named) - Canterbury (1st grade), Wanganui (3rd grade), Southland (Senior), West Coast (3rd grade), South Canterbury (2nd grade). Eastern Southland women's hockey team who were runners-up at NZWHA championship, 1939 (all named) Billiard players - Clark McConachy, Walter Lindrum, Horace Lindrum, Tom Newman, H F Mclean, C Mason, Willie Swinhoe (aged 10), A Bowie, Angus Duncan, A Albertson, A M Burke. Aqua-planing display at Mercer Regatta, 1937; women archers including members of Dunedin Archery Club, 1941; archers at Jubilee Park, 1940. Interior of The Moorings, 31 Glenbervie Terrace, Thorndon, Wellington, including nautical billiard room. Badminton players and teams - P Hawksworth & Miss M Edmondson, 1936; Misses N Fleming & M Kerr, 1938; badminton courts, Hamilton, 1938; Miss Ramsay & Mrs Wren, 1938; Mr Holroyd, Miss B Babbage, Mr N Hay-Campbell & Miss T Greaves (Wanganui team), 1938; Mr Lewis, Miss Kerr, Mr Pearce, Mr & Mrs Hawksworth, 1939; South Island & Otago Badminton Championships (J Steven, Miss Jane Hay, Mavis Kerr, L Swallow), 1939; Canterbury badminton team to meet Australia (all named), Jun 1938; women members of Australian badminton team, Jun 1938; Australian badminton team on arrival, Jun 1938; group photo of Australian and Hawke's Bay teams (undated); J D Shale & H Dallimore of Auckland (undated); Miss M Wade & Miss A Dempster (undated).. Quantity: 57 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints

Date: 1936-1937, 1942, [ca.1936-1944, 1950]

From: Catley, Christine McKelvie Cole (Dame), 1922-2011 : Photographs

By: Elmar Studios; Firth Photography; Green & Hahn (Firm); Leicagraph Studio (Christchurch, N.Z.); Orago, E, active 1936; Taylor, R B, active 1940s; Thomson, Richard John James, 1890-1977

Reference: PAColl-10290-2

Description: Contains photographs relating to Christine Cole Catley's student years at New Plymouth Girls' High School (1946-1940) and Canterbury University College (1941-1944). Photographs taken by unknown and various commercial photographers (see names list) between 1936 and 1944, with one image possibly taken ca.1950. Images relating to New Plymouth Girls' High School consist of group portraits of students, including three basketball teams with Catley Canterbury University College images include portraits of Catley with friends and by herself. Also: informal socialising; a float of the `HMS Neverbudge - New Zealand's Last Hope', probably from a capping parade; movie billboard for `I married a witch' (1942) which has been altered to read `I married a bitch'; and formal portrait of the student executive of which Catley was a member. Another set of photographs relate to the University's Drama Society, including images of cast onstage and backstage dressed in Victorian costume. One photograph shows the cast and crew of `Othello' (ca.1944), including Catley, producer Ngaio Marsh and composer Douglas Lilburn, with beer bottles and mugs. Another shows Marsh and the Canterbury Student Players, possibly about to depart on an Australian tour. One image shows group of men including writer Anton Vogt, and possibly also James K Baxter and Paddy Costello taken ca.1950 Relationship complexity - A different version of `Othello' cast and crew image is located at PAColl-0285-1-072 Quantity: 26 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Photographic prints

Date: 28 November 1996 - 28 Nov 1996

From: Netball New Zealand Inc oral history project Stage III

By: Gibson, Florence Margaret, 1925-2000

Reference: OHInt-0494-03

Description: Florence Margaret Gibson born in Dunedin. Outlines family background - maternal grandfather, Alexander MacDonald, involved in the first shipment of frozen meat. Reference to Ardgown Sheep Station. Father, William Everard Gibson, owned Motor Company, Heslop & Gibson. Refers to cars, Hudson, Terraplane and Packards. Recalls growing up in St Clair and attending St Clair School; interest in sport, with reference to basketball, swimming, tennis and cricket. Recalls sports aspirations as a youngster. Mentions brother, Collin (Colin?) Gibson, New Zealand backstroke swimmer. Talks about father's death and how mother coped during Depression. Backgrounds work with YWCA while completing YWCA Diploma Course. Refers to two Canadian ladies, Margaret Farr and Jean Campbell who were the instigators in setting up course. Mentions Mrs Mcaughtrie and Catherine Ashton. Recalls becoming Programme Director at YWCA and gives details of responsibilities. Discusses involvement with athletics - held the Otago record later New Zealand record for discus. Refers to Yvette Corbet (nee Williams). Talks about involvement with basketball; passing Umpire's exams, with reference to refeering, and being President of Otago Basketball Association. Appointed on the New Zealand Executive and refers to Sarah Foster, Rena Mackenzie, Edna Ferguson and Val Corcoran. Explains difference between New Zealand Council and New Zealand Association. Recalls appointment as a New Zealand examiner. Describes experience with New Zealand Netball Team. Remembers Lois Muir as a youngster. Recalls fundraising for 1949 New Zealand Tournament, with reference to raffles, sponsorship, gambling law and blackjack. Discusses involvement with NZ Basketball Association and recalls game changing in 1956 from nine-a-side to seven-a-side. Mentions the building of Keith Hay Hall. Moved to North Shore and gives details of developments within North Shore Basketball Association, with reference to Shirley Peacock. Refers to the setting up of North Shore Netball Association. Recalls being awarded Sports Administrator of the Year in 1970. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Abstracted by - Charlotte Crichton Interviewer(s) - Joane Aitken Accompanying material - Photocopies of several speeches etc made by Margaret and other personalities (attached to abstract) Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-006909, OHC-006910-006912; OHLC-002652-002655 Quantity: 4 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s) (2 folders). 4 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-1850. Photocopies of 2 photographs of Margaret Gibson (one dated 1991)l and photocopies of 12 photographs of various teams, tours and Tournament Officials.

Date: 10 December 1996

From: Netball New Zealand Inc oral history project Stage III

By: Marchant, Barbara Angus, 1915-2011

Reference: OHInt-0494-01

Description: Barbara Marchant born Palmerston North, moved to Feilding at the age of two years. Outlines family background - father, John Stalker was an All Black. Maternal grandmother, Zoe Barber (nee Minifie) - family came on the early ships. Describes Feilding and farming community. Recalls: neighbours; pastimes; boarding school; basketball; gym frocks (uniform) and reasons for failing Matric. Talks about employment situation and gaining position as trainee with YWCA where she remained for 10 years. Describes YWCA's attitude to basketball. Gives details of duties of a trainee. Mentions: Elsie Bennett; Agnes Kennedy and Jean Molesworth. Mentions that YWCA had one of the first fencing clubs in New Zealand. Recalls sitting New Zealand Umpire theory exam in Palmerston North. Refers to Cathy Doyle. Talks about marriage to Leslie Harold Marchant 1944 and move to Wellington. Recalls first National Tournament as an umpire in 1948, followed by Palmerston North in 1952 and then Dunedin. Was an examiner for local and provincial umpires and details aspects of performance judged. Considers netball has progressed a lot over the years. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Abstracted by - Joanne Aitken Interviewer(s) - Charlotte Crichton Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-006902-006904; OHLC-002645-002647 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 2.07 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-1848. Search dates: 1996

Date: [ca 1939-1946]

By: Philpott, Helene, active 2013; Green & Hahn (Firm); Satherley, Ian, active 1940s; Sumner Photo Service

Reference: PAColl-10106

Description: Photographs chiefly relating to Jeanne Gibson Marshall (later Ferguson) as a young woman in the 1930s and 1940s when she was studying music at Canterbury University College, Christchurch, taken by a range of photographers. Includes a group of school students (possibly examination or competition participants) many holding violins or rolled up certificates; the Sumner basketball team and Sumner tennis club; group and individual photographs taken at Jeanne's graduation in 1939 showing women and men in academic dress outside buildings at the Canterbury University College, the women carrying bouquets of flowers, and the majority of men in uniform; two photographs from an album, both taken in 1939, of musicians standing on the steps of a building, probably in Christchurch - the New Zealand-born violinist Alan Loveday, aged 11, and the Austrian pianist Paul Schramm, who arrived in New Zealand in 1938. Also includes a group photograph of Army Headquarters' employees (in civilian clothes), possibly records staff, Wellington, ca 1946, including Women's Army Auxiliary Corps sergeant Marie Louise Hart (later Philpott). Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 13 b&w original photographic print(s). 4 newspaper cuttings. 1 album page with 2 b&w original prints. Provenance: Donated by Helene Philpott, Lower Hutt, 2013. Ms Philpott is the niece of Jeanne Gibson Ferguson and daughter-in-law of Marie Louise Philpott.

Date: 2014

By: New Zealand Chinese Association

Reference: Eph-A-ETHNIC-Chinese-2014-01

Description: Programme booklet gives the programme of the tournament, rules and guidelines, photos of the various sporting teams and individuals. Accompanied by Basketball format notes, and Athletics draw (both at Eph-C-ETHNIC-Chinese-2914, 2 copies of each) Two copies held. Quantity: 1 album(s). Physical Description: Spiral-bound booklet of 129 pages, 213 x 150 mm. Provenance: Donated by Lynette Shum, Wellington, in 2014.

Date: 19/07/2050 - 1999

Reference: Eph-A-BADGES-Hill

Description: Includes: Arrow Book Club Basketball is my "thing" [Yellow badge] Carterton Rugby Football Club 1879-1979 Downstage. Will power (with Will Shakespeare portrait) (2 copies) European inspired Ford Falcon; an entirely new class of car! I am water wise (1 copy black; 1 copy yellow) Joy is miniball [Yellow badge] Keep Kirton for Mayor [Yellow badge. 1980-1990s] Kingstonette Marching (2 copies) Lions International. Lower Hutt host New Zealand. Home club of Lloyd Morgan Love Hertz Manawatu Indoor Bowls Centre Massey Drama Society [New Zealand National Party]. I believe in miracles PRS; Middlemope [sic] Plastic Reconstructive Surgery. Enrolled Nurse (2 copies) Richmond Rovers R.L. F.C. The Shipping Corporation of New Zealand Ltd Suburbs 1978 (Metal key tab) Whakatane Family Motor Camp [Yellow badge showing marlin] [Women Against Rugby]. OK it's WAR (shows woman holding rugby ball standing on rugby player) (2 copies) Yellow bus tie-pin Quantity: 21 curio(s) badges. Physical Description: Metal and plastic badges, sizes varying up to 83 mm.

Date: 1939-1945

From: Young Women's Christian Association of Wellington & Hutt Valley :Photographs

By: Koppel, Irene, 1914-2004; Raine, William Hall, 1892-1955; Wellington Photographic Works

Reference: PAColl-7688-01

Description: Photographs of recreational activities, the Brougham Street Hostel, the New Zealand Eagle Club, war-time preparations, and social gatherings associated with the YWCA in Wellington, taken during the Second World War. Quantity: 68 b&w original photographic print(s). Finding Aids: Detailed list available.

Date: 1960 - 1969

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

Reference: Eph-B-CABOT-Variety-1960s

Description: Includes programmes for the following: 1960s?: Del Mere et Rosa. You have seen the rest; now! see the best [Dancing, acrobatics, juggling, etc. 1960s?] 1960: "The great" Dr Robert (Tex) Morton show. 1960 version. Proudly presented under the auspices of the Lions Club of Wellington. 2nd world tour. Souvenir programme. [1960]. Theatre Royal (Christchurch). Talent toppers of 1960. Sunday night May 8th, 1960. Produced by Trevor King. Guest artist Charles Hikana. Programme. ca 1960: Australian Imperial Forces Association (Ch.Ch) proudly present their annual ANZAC night variety show "Thanks for the memories", produced by Trevor King (With Watson Raines, Country Club Quartet, Rosemary Hewstone, Gordon Graham, Graeme Wooton, Brian Simpson, Max Merritt and his Meteors, Bill Ramsey, Danny McGurr's Skiffle Duo, Russ Muir, Roy Cook, Ahkbar Khan, Ken Bonniface [sic], Charles Hikana). Majestic Theatre [ca 1959-1960?]. Programme 1961: The cast of "My Fair Lady" presents "Night of Stars". Opera House Wanganui. 29 October 1961. Programme. R J Kerridge & Harry M Miller present "Showtime spectacular '61". The Howard Morrison quartet, Antoni Williams, John Daley, Jon Zealando, Bob Paris, Kim Krueger. Programme. 1962: The Moscow State Variety Theatre, featuring 25 stars from the Soviet States. First Australasian tour, May-July 1962 (2 copies) Harry M Miller presents Bobby Vee, plus special added guest attraction Gene McDaniels and Linda Scott. Don Linden, Kim Krueger, Lou and Simon, Des Britten. First New Zealand tour June 1962. (Autographed by Bobby Vee, Gene McDaniels, Linda Scott). Programme. Includes an advertisement with portrait for Des Britten's Hi-Fi Club Show, on page third from back. Also includes an autographed portrait of Des Britten on page facing inside back cover. Celebrity Circuit Pty Ltd. Starnight revue '62. Promotional folder, and typescript sheet.. Cherry Blossom Show, by the Toho Company, Japan. [ca 1962]. Kerridge-Odeon and Harry M Miller present "Showtime spectacular 1962", starring the Howard Morrison Quartet, Antoni Williams, The Quin Tikis, "The Muracs", Jill Thomas, Stan Wineera. Second New Zealand tour 1962. Programme. 1963: A mid-November Night's dream. Extrav '63. Opera House. 13-18 May 1963. Programme. Starnight Roof '63. Harry Wren's fabulous new revue. New Zealand tour gala premiere 31 August 1963. (1 copy of programme, plus 2 envelopes) 1964: Lexington leader. Lexington, Kentucky, 13 August 1964. Karen Nyce. [Flyer, Dayton, Ohio]. Abe Saperstein's fabulous Harlem Globetreotters, magicians of basketball. 37th season. Fourth tour of New Zealand (Christchurch, Wellington, Auckland. February [ca 1964]). Programme. Benny Levin takes pleasure in presenting "Showtime spectacular 1964". Programme. 1965: Iterama Limited; Cinerama Mobile Theatre. [Newsletter (England)] The Danish Gym Team, organised and directed by Erik Flensted-Jensen. [1965]. Poster blank (2 copies) 1967: The great Luisillo in the new spectacular "Festival of Spain". The electrifying experience of '67. Folded pamphlet. Rolf Harris. London Palladium, 13 November 1967. Promotional booklet with photographs. Kerridge Odeon by arrangement with Fuller's Entertainment Circuit presents "C'Mon!" [with] Peter Sinclair, Sandy Edmonds, Mr Lee Grant, Herma Keil, The Chicks, Bobby Davis, The Underdogs, Sonny Day. Souvenir programme with fullpage photographs, many in colour. [1967] 1968: Joe Brown presents the Big Country and Western Stage Show 1968. Programme (Howard Morrison, Gary Wallace, John Hore, Paul Walden, Keri Summers). Harry M Miller presents Eartha Kitt. With Ken Littlewood, Stan Penrose, Ray McGeary. [1968?]. Programme (autographed). J C Williamson Theatres Ltd and Aztec Services Pty Ltd ... present Black & White Minstrel Show with the George Mitchell Minstrels. Programme (autographed; 2 copies) Danny Sailor; top high act of '69. American promotional brochure [1969] (2 copies) 1969: South American Fiesta (With John Rowles, Alison Durbin, Isobel & Peter Cowan, Chic Littlewood, De Larno, Shevelles, Dance Team). Direction Ken Cooper Limited. Winter Show Building Wellington, 28 February [1969]. Brochure, with photograph of John Rowles 1969? : Elvis Presley's $75,000 "gold" Cadillac. New Zealand tour. Don't fail to see this fabulous car. Location - see your local newspaper or radio. By courtesy of R.C.A. [ca 1969?] Quantity: 27 programmes, brochures or fliers. Physical Description: Printed programmes or fliers, under 300 mm.

Date: 1957

From: Lodge, Nevile Sidney, 1918-1989 :[Cartoons from the Free Lance Collection 1954 to 1960]

By: Lodge, Nevile Sidney, 1918-1989; New Zealand free lance (Newspaper)

Reference: C-076-133

Description: The four scenes show some of the repercussions of the girls lowering their skirts. Publication - New Zealand Free Lance, 21 Jun 1957 Extended Title - Officials will see that skirts are the regulation length and the stockings are black wool Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper, 640 x 190 mm

Date: 1964

From: Lodge, Nevile Sidney 1918-1989 :[Archive of original cartoons for the Evening Post and Sports Post, 1941 to 1988]

By: Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.); Lodge, Nevile Sidney, 1918-1989

Reference: B-137-273

Description: Shows a basketball player flexing her muscles to some rugby players, and a basketball player pushing another player in a rugby-like tackle. Then rugby players are seen walking off to join the basketball club. Then some effeminate men playing hockey are arranging to meet in the coffee bar after the game and finally two men in tunics and stockings are playing basketball. Extended Title - This has moved some people to say that this proves that women are the stronger sex - and that basketball is the toughest game of all - such a slur could provoke the aforementioned sportsmen into proving that they are just as tough as the ladies - this would leave the manly sports to the not-so-rugged characters - and certainly wouldn't add any glamour to basketball Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and letratone on card, 560 x 380 mm Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Pictorial Reference Service.

Date: 20 Jan 1995

From: Netball New Zealand Oral History Project

By: Lane, Eileen Elizabeth, 1906-2001

Reference: OHInt-0008-09

Description: Eileen Elizabeth Lane born in Wanganui, one of 12 children. Interview outlines family background and childhood memories. Recalls memories of World War I - father was an entertainer. Refers to `send offs' and `welcome homes'. Mentions soldier's settlement after World War I. Talks about flu epidemic 1918. Mentions winning two scholarships, Junior National in 1921 and Senior National in 1921 but couldn't afford to go to university. Gives history of basketball, which first came to New Zealand 1906 but wasn't in primary schools until much later. Played basketball at secondary school 1919. Describes being accepted as basketball refereee and delegate on Canterbury Executive. Mentions Hagley Park. Recalls being New Zealand President 1949-1968. Mentions fundraising for pavilions. In 1949 became President of New Zealand Council and describes work, major changes and the extensive travel. Refers to Doreen Brown and sponsorship. Discusses time taken for change of name from basketball to netball. Talks about change in 1960 from 9 a side to 7 a side. Discusses differences between New Zealand umpires and those of other countries. Talks about receiving the BEM (British Empire Medal 1971) Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Wellington Sponsored by - Netball New Zealand Inc Abstracted by - Paula Martin Interviewer(s) - Susan Fowke Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-005988-OHC-005990 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 2.18 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-1318, OHA-1318A (additional material). 2 photcopies of photographs of Eileen Lane, one taken 1921 and one taken as President of NZ Assn en route to England 1963