Centennial celebrations, etc.

Date: [1960-1997]

From: Gant, Phyllis, 1922-2010: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-6634-127

Description: Centenary publication of the school with annotations by Gant, correspondence relating to Gant's time there, clippings of the area's history and plans drawn by Gant Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1920s-1950s

From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives

Reference: PAColl-0785-1-117

Description: Photographs, published (or considered for publication), in the New Zealand Free Lance, ca 1930s-1950s. Names and date of publication recorded on the back. Names of selected identified subjects entered in Name field. Includes group at Manawatu & West Coast Agricultural & Pastoral Association Show held at Palmerston North - Allan McDonald, renowned steeplechase rider; `Grannie' McDonald, in her day the foremost horsewoman in NZ; J C Ambury, light horse judge at the show; D D Wilson of Hamilton, pony judge; Miss Maggie Briggs, horsewoman; T J Martin, pony judge. Photograph published in NZ Free Lance, 17 Nov 1948, p 28. Series of photographs taken at Canterbury centennial celebrations of the fireworks display at Hagley Park. Procession of floats through Hagley Park - `London Pride' (London Society of Canterbury Ltd), `Callon Mill' (Canterbury & Westland Marlborough Clothing Union), `Trotting Sport' (Christchurch Trotting Club), `Centennial Bride' (Beath & Co), `Old Sydenham Windmill' (Vale & Co), `The Crown Jewels' (A & T Burt Ltd), `Queen of Flowers' (Canterbury Rose Society), `City Beautiful' (J Ballantyre & Co), `Birthday Cake' (Christchurch City Council), and decorated bikes. All published 19 Feb 1951. Series of photograph of NZ Cadet Corps training at Waiouru Military Camp; published 8 Feb 1950, p 29 Photograph of Tommy Solomon and friends Mr Thompson & Mr Lockett in a Christchurch street after Tommy Solomon was presented to the Duke of York; published 23 Mar 1927; original homestead at Purau (photo and article published 14 Dec 1938, p 82); avenue of poplars at Kaiapoi (cut down in 1939); jockeys J W Jennings & Alf Messervey, published in Free Lance, 15 Nov 1939 (p 59); house of the future on display at Canterbury Centennial Industries Fair, published 16 Aug 1950, p 26; Trentham Race Meeting, 8 Feb 1950, p 48. Group (including Postmaster General Broadfoot) at opening of the new automatic telephone exchange at New Plymouth; published Mar 1950 Quantity: 40 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints

Date: [ca 1946-1968]

From: Pacific Manuscripts Bureau : Records of the Pacific Area

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-08-0706

Description: Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s). Finding Aids: Full description in inventory, also in "Complete annotated catalogue" (Canberra : PMB, 1991) which has an index.

Date: [1939-1950]

From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives

By: Roberts, Jack Debnam Stewart, 1891-1980

Reference: PAColl-0785-1-116

Description: Photographs, published (or considered for publication), in the New Zealand Free Lance, ca 1930s-1950s. Names and date of publication recorded on the back. Names of selected identified subjects entered in Name field. Includes a series of thirteen photographs taken at the Akaroa centennial procession, Dec 1950, of floats and people involved, including one of Mrs S A Glynan (President of Parent Teachers Association) handing out icecreams. Three photos of E W (Ted) Heald of Christchurch (with moustache), published 26 Apr 1950; Joe Parsons (ex jockey) of Auckland, article and photo published 29 Mar 1950 (p 41); three photos of Holme Station at Pareora, South Canterbury, article and photos published 29 Mar 1950 (p 5); naval guests at the Viceregal Garden Party held at Government House, Auckland (Captain J H Ruck-Keene of HMNZS Bellona and his wife, & Mr & Mrs Hugh Wright of Auckland), published 15 Feb 1950 (p 14); 2 photos of Fenton family reunion, descendants of John James Fenton, article and photos published 8 Feb 1950 (p 22); large group of English immigrants who arrived at Wellington on the Atlantis, article & photo published 8 Feb 1950 (p 16); 100 year old English nun Sister St Daniel of Liverpool, published 19 Jun 1940; two photos of Kings Empire Veterans reunion held in Auckland, ca Apr 1950; old Rakaia bridge, ca 1934 & new Rakaia traffic bridge built ca Mar 1939; women cycling at Lake Wanaka; Fox Glacier, ca May 1950; crew from the Wanganella (which went aground) disembarking from an aeroplane at Auckland, Dec 1948; etc Eight photographs of elderly Arrowtown men, taken for publication in Jun 1940 by J D S Roberts of Bannockburn Quantity: 42 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints

Date: 1840 [1840-1940]

Reference: PA5-0409

Description: A pioneer Hut in the South Island Verso has note: North Island Pioneer Hutt - 1840. Women's Court, N.Z. Centennial Exhibition. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, 87 x 138 mm

Date: 1948

From: [Ephemera of octavo size relating to history, jubilees, centennials, anniversary celebrations in New Zealand]

By: Otago Centennial Association (Inc)

Reference: Eph-A-HISTORY-Otago-1948-02

Description: Souvenir certificate in red cover with provincial crest on the cover. The inside spread shows a sailing ship and a steamship on either side of the Orago crest. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Certificate booklet, folded to 90 x 59 mm. Provenance: Purchased from Anah Dunsheath in November 2002.

Date: 1951

From: [Posters collected by Allen Matthew Hale, for rowing regattas. 1935-1962]

Reference: Eph-D-ROWING-Hale-1951-01

Description: Poster lists the events of the Centennial programme and the Akaroa programme, and states the conditions, information for North Island contestants, transport of boats, general information about camp accommodation. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset print black on yellow poster, 560 x 420 mm. Provenance: From the papers of A M Hale.

Date: 1948

From: [Ephemera of octavo size relating to history, jubilees, centennials, anniversary celebrations in New Zealand]

By: Otago Centennial Association (Inc)

Reference: Eph-A-HISTORY-Otago-1948-01

Description: Booklet includes a message from Bernard Freyberg, and a foreword by the Mayor, Mr D C Cameron. The programme of events is given in detail, with particular emphasis on Carnival Week 23-28 February, Anniversary Week 21-27 March. A central spread shows a map of the route of the "Cavalcade of Progress", and the order of the Pageant is given in detail, describing each of the 64 floats. There is a complete list of the firworks to be lit at the Pyrotechnics display on 28 February. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Booklet of 32 pages, 246 x 184 mm.

Date: 1950

From: [Ephemera of quarto size, relating to manufacturing in New Zealand]

By: Canterbury Manufacturers' Association

Reference: Eph-B-MANUFACTURING-1950-01

Description: Booklet with floor plan of exhibits, list of contributors, programme of musical numbers, advertising of products. Quantity: 1 booklet. Physical Description: Booklet of 56 pages, each 247 x 188 mm. Provenance: Purchased from Anah Dunsheath in 1995. Order number 95-99.

Date: 1965

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.)

Reference: B-137-553-1

Description: Shows five scenes of Evening Post staff enjoying themselves at the centenary party, in the manner of a horse race. In the first a crowd are enjoying pre-dinner drinks. In the second scene a chef is standing behind the main course of food ready to carve the roast meats. In the third scene a man is returning with his plate for a second helping. In the fourth scene a man and a woman are holding hands singing 'Auld Lang Syne'. In the final scene three people leaving to go home are commenting on how good the party was and how they are sorry to have to leave. Note that ref number on this one is wrong - please correct it in 2012 when collection available - PH Extended Title - A large field got away to a good start - the courses were in grand order - and everyone was under pressure all the way - all finished strongly - but found the going very difficult Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, chinese white, letratone and crayon on card, 313 x 476 mm Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Pictorial Reference Service.

Date: 23 Jan 1947-20 Jun 1949

From: Heenan, Joseph William Allan (Sir), 1888-1951 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-1132-031

Description: Mayor of Dunedin; corresponded re Otago Centennial. See folder 300 Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1960 - 1969

From: [Ephemera of octavo size relating to history, jubilees, centennials, anniversary celebrations in New Zealand]

Reference: Eph-A-HISTORY-1960s

Description: Pamphlets and booklets include: 1960: Centenary of preaching of first sermon in Oamaru in February 1860. Historical pageant and dedication of plaque. 28 February 1960. Order of service. Kaukapakapa Centennial, 1860-1960. Come to Kaukapakapa for the centenary, February 26th, 27th, 28th. Programme Kaukapakapa Centennial, 1860-1960. Souvenir programme, including Grand centennial concert, 26 February 1960. "The cow and two coppers" illustrated on front cover. Kaukapakapa Centennial 1860-1960. Order of service for service of thanksgiving and remembrance at the Kaukapakapa Centennial Stone. 28 February 1960. Westland Centennial 1860-1960. Programme of principal events 1 January - December 31 1960. Westland Centennial 1860-1960. Programme of principal events February - December 31 1960. Westland Centennial 1860-1960. Programme of principal events August - December 31 1960. 1961: First Four Ships. 111th anniversary of the arrival. Pegasus Press invitation showing illustrations of the first four ships to arrive at Lyttelton (December 1850) 1962: "New views on New Zealand history"; a seminar for history teachers, Victoria University of Wellington, 5-6 May 1962. Pamphlet / enrolment form North Otago Centennial. October 7 1962 - November 24 1962. Programme of principal events. White Stone country. North Otago Centennial Cavalcade of Progress procession, 22 December 1962. Programme 1963: The Battle of Rangiriri centenary 1863-1963. Souvenir programme Waikaia Centennial celebrations, 1863-1963. 25-27 January 1963. Programme 1964: Centennial programme. Discovery of Arthur's Pass 1864-1964. Excursion to Arthur's Pass, Easter Saturday, 28 march 1964. 1965: Bombay Centennial celebrations, 1865-1965. March 19th - 21st 1965. Official programme. The Mayors of Petone and Wellington together with the Early Settlers & Historical Association of Wellington. Commemoration service on Petone Foreshore at the Ionian Cross, 24 January 1965. 1966: 75th Jubilee, City of Lower Hutt. Souvenir programme (2 copies) 1967: Aspects of imperialism; ninth Seminar for History Teachers, 6-7 May 1967. Programme / enrolment form. Quantity: 16 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset prints in pamphlets and booklets, sizes varying under 25 cm.

Date: 1940

From: [Ephemera of octavo size relating to history, jubilees, centennials, anniversary celebrations in New Zealand]

Reference: Eph-A-HISTORY-1940

Description: Pamphlets and booklets include: Akaroa Centennial celebrations, 20 April 1940. Souvenir programme Bay of Islands Centennial celebration. Souvenir programme of historical pageant. Waimate North Show Grounds, 2 January 1940. Proceeds in aid of Red Cross funds. Carterton District. N.Z. Centennial celebrations 1840-1940. Invitation to Centennial Social and Dance. King's Theatre, Belvedere Street, 1 March 1940. Centennial luncheon to early settlers to be held in the Municipal Hall, Perry Street, Masterton, 14 March 1940. Menu, toast list and list of early settlers (all in one folded pamphlet) Centennial of New Zealand 1840-1940. Commemorative cover Centennial of New Zealand 1840-1940. Opunake and County of Egmont celebrations, 7-10 April 1940. Programme booklet Church of the Province of New Zealand. Order of service authorized by the Bench of Bishops for use in all churches on Sunday, January 7th 1940, the special day of thanksgiving. Greytown Centennial celebrations. official order of ceremony. 16-17 february 1940. New Zealand Centenary matinee. is Majesty's Theatre (Haymarket, London) Monday, April 15th at 2.30 p.m. [1940]. New Zealand Centennial. Pahiatua celebrations, 5-7 April 1940. Official order of ceremony. New Zealand centennial celebrations. Programme of events, 1 January - 16 November 1940 (2 copies) Province of Wellington. Dedication and unveiling of the Wellington Provincial Centennial Memorial by His Excellency the Governor-General the Rt Hon Viscount Galway. Petone, 22 January 1940. Order of ceremony United Thanksgiving Service held in the Town Hall, Dunedin NZ, on 7th January 1940. Time of service 3 pm, on the occasion of the Centennial of the Dominion. Organist Prof V E Galway. Order of service. Whakatane Borough and County. Centenniakl celebrations and historic Maori pageant, held at Whakatane, 16 March 1940. Programme Quantity: 12 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset prints in pamphlets and booklets, sizes varying under 25 cm.

Date: 1865-1965

By: Reynolds, Gordon G, active 1990s

Reference: PAColl-2983

Description: Reynolds family and their home "Mayfield" in the Wairarapa Quantity: 32 b&w original photographic print(s) - in one box. Physical Description: Variety of formats including cartes de visite and 6x8. All mounted on card

Date: 1969

By: Auckland Institute and Museum

Reference: Eph-D-PEOPLE-Cook-1969-01

Description: Poster for an exhibition shows a photograph of a Polynesian carved figure. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, 520 x 390 mm. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives -.

Date: 1965

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-137-556

Description: Shows a man and a woman in their living room reading 'The Evening Post Centennial Supplement'. Their daughter is leaning over her mother's shoulder reading about events reported by the paper in the 19th century. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and letratone on card, 295 x 312 mm Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Pictorial Reference Service.

Date: ca 1900, ca 1911, 1919, 1947

From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives

Reference: PAColl-0785-1-053

Description: Photographs of places and personalities, mainly in 1947, made for publication in the New Zealand Free Lance. Includes a series of photographs of a dog collecting and delivering a paper and several of the Howick centennial parade. Quantity: 54 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print

Date: 1954

By: R E Owen (Firm)

Reference: Eph-A-STATE-1954-01

Description: Toast list and menu for a state luncheon. Proposers of toasts included: Prime Minister Right Hon S G Holland, Mayor of Auckland J H Luxford, and the Leader of the Opposition the Right Hon W Nash. A yellow kowhai motif appears opposite the toast list, and there are also yellow motifs of pohutukawa and silver fern. On the second last page is a photograph of the Auckland War Memorial Museum. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Booklet of 4 pages, 255 x 180 mm.

Date: October 1956 - 24, 25 Oct 1981

By: Phillips, John Oliver Crompton, 1947-

Reference: OHColl-0295

Description: Quantity: 4 C60 cassette(s). 3 event(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available. Search dates: 1956 - 1981

Date: 05 Sep 1964

Reference: OHColl-0032/1

Description: George McRae Centennial Reunion held at Blairich, Awatere Valley, Blenheim. Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHT5-0745 Quantity: 1 5" reel(s). 1 event(s). 5 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available.