Weapons

Date: 1935-1939

From: Ngata, Apirana Turupa (Sir), 1874-1950 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-6919-0131

Description: Contains correspondence, records and accounts pertaining to building projects and also a form applying for subsidised unemployed Maori labour for development work Includes a letter written to Ngata re: return of Mokena Kohere's sword which was damaged in a house fire in 1935. Includes printed material "Te Reo Wairua", published in May 1938. Other Titles - He Hui Whakamahara ki a Timi Kara. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter

Date: 1982

From: Bromhead, Peter, 1933- :One folder of original cartoons published in the Auckland Star 1970s - 1980s.

Reference: A-305-149

Description: Shows Yasser Arafat of the PLO and Menachem Begin, former Prime Minister of Israel, standing in a boxing ring. Their hands both raised in triumph over a well beaten man representing Beirut, who is lying on the ground. The cartoon refers to the ongoing war between the PLO, Israel and Lebanon. Shortly before this cartoon was drawn Israel successfully negotiated a deal to buy weapons cheaply from America. Negatives at PA Collection 5371 Bromhead Collection Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Black ink on card, 190 x 270 mm Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1997.

Date: 2005

By: New Zealand Swordsmen (Firm)

Reference: EphCom-WEAPONS-2005-01

Description: Sales list of bladed weapons on CD, showing full colour pictures listed in folders. Nearly every item is blade related and most certainly historic or medieval armament. "These items have been cleared by NZ customs as legal to own, but not to carry around in public". Quantity: 1 optical disk(s) Computer CD, diameter 120 mm. in plastic case..

Date: 1939-1941

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-4161-01-015-07

Description: First, Second and Third Echelons in taining at various military camps and departing from Lyttelton, Wellington, and Auckland Arrangement: This collection is made up of file prints attached to cardboard mounts. They were scattered throughout the wax boxes in which the War History collection had been housed for the last eight years. In giving the collection a general order they have been sorted into their series groups. This collection contains material belonging to the "NZ" series. They have not been arranged in numerical sequence as yet (though some might be so arranged). (Feb 1995). Quantity: 1 container(s) (box).

Date: 1746

From: Hogarth, William 1697-1764 :The original works of William Hogarth. London, sold by John and Josiah Boydell, 1790

Reference: D-020-108

Description: The engraving March to Finchley was based on a historic moment, probably witnessed by Hogarth himself. It depicted British troops being marched out of London to their place of rendezvous on Finchley Common in December 1745, to defend the city against the threat of Jacobite invasion. The engraving was given as a receipt to the subscribers of the print `The March to Finchley'. It represents a stand of various weapons, bagpipes, etc, and a pair of scissors cutting out the arms of Scotland, all arranged on a short plinth. Other - The March to Finchley is held at D-020-071 Other Titles - The receipt plate for March to Finchley Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - Title Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Engraving, 185 x 232 mm (platemark), one of three engravings on cream wove paper, 650 x 485 mm

Date: 1939

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-4161-01-015-03

Description: First Echelon at Hopu Hopu and in training at Trentham and Papakura, 1939 Arrangement: This collection is made up of file prints attached to cardboard mounts. They were scattered throughout the wax boxes in which the War History collection had been housed for the last eight years. In giving the collection a general order they have been sorted into their series groups. This collection contains material belonging to the "NZ" series. They have not been arranged in numerical sequence as yet (though some might be so arranged). (Feb 1995). Quantity: 1 container(s) (box).

Date: 2001

By: Scott, Thomas Joseph, 1947-; Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: H-673-024/046

Description: Cartoons on political and social issues, includes: Shows scientists' adhock research into the potential uses of genetic modification at the expense of commonsense. Comment on the intimidation tactics of Qantas Airlines toward Air New Zealand. Singapore Airlines are shown as Air New Zealands big sister ally. Christine Rankin considers taking further action following the release of the Employment Courts findings. Shows the Government (surfer) riding the knowledge wave only to be wiped out and lodged head first in the sand. Discussion between an Israeli soldier and Palestinian child. The soldier is trying to explain to the child how violence and retaliation works. The child just wants to play and go to the movies. Shows Helen Clark dealing with Steve Maharey and his use of obscene language. Shows members of the Electoral Reform Committee as angelic, working for the best interests of the country while having vested interests in the Committees outcome. Helen Clark calls on the All Blacks to crush the Australians while they've down. New Zealand reaction to the loss by the All Blacks to the Australians. Shows All Black Anton Oliver taking the blame for the loss against Australia. Comment on the Qantas involvement in running Ansett into the ground and leaving small creditors in ruins. Comment on the lack of constructive action being taken by the Pacific Forum to deal with global warming and the consequent rising of the ocean level. Shows Helen Clark encouraging all her Ministers to keep pets. Jim Anderton is shown wrapped in the arms of his pet octupus (Peoples' Bank). Shows West Coast MP, Damien O'Connor, addressing an audience about local mining and the poor decision made by Alliance MP Sandra Lee. He is reminded by a miner in the wings that his seat is still marginal. Shows Jim Anderton and Sandra Lee observing the Reefton Alliance office being pelted with food in reaction to Sandra Lee saying 'no' to mine expansion in the area. Shows a new army armoured vehicle running over an air force plane. Comment on the current situation where the armies supplies are being boosted while the air force is having its wings clipped. Shows thugs from the power company breaking into a persons house to extract money for the latest exorbitant power bill. Shows an All Black player finishing a Springbok (South African Rugby Team) and still feeling hungry. He thinks he could polish off the entire Australian Rugby Team (Wallabies) as well. Shows the relationship between government controlled power generators, empty lakes and increased revenue for power for the Reserve Bank. Shows a proposed statue for the entrance of the Sydney Harbour. Comment on Australia's policy to exclude refugees. Shows Michelle Boag's National Party purge of Parliamentary faithful. Comment on the level of ignorant public opinion over the boat people refugees trying to gain entry to Australia, by people ringing talkback radio. Quantity: 23 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: B5 size bromides.

Date: 16 June 1981

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

By: Reid, Philip John, 1954-

Reference: EP/1981/2221-F

Description: Constable Ross Grantham with weapons confiscated after a brawl in Wellington. Photographed 16 June 1981 by Evening Post staff photographer Phil Reid. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s) 35 mm negative strip comprising 3 images. Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate film negative, 35mm

Date: 1773 - 1803 - 1774

By: Chapman, Charles, active 1770s; Honkoop (Firm); Webster, Kenneth Athol, 1906-1967

Reference: B-054-042

Description: Weapons and a musical instrument collected in Tonga during Captain Cook's second voyage, in October 1773 or June 1774. The engraving is based on an engraving by John Record after a drawing by Charles Chapman reproduced in Cook, James. A voyage towards the South Pole. London, 1777, pl. 21. A rearrangement of the elements of the engraving on which it is based. For the other objects taken from the original engraving see B-054-041 (Greedschappen van de Bewooneren van de Vrienden-Eilanden) Other Titles - Weapons used by the inhabitants of the Friendly Islands (Tonga). 1. Club. 2. A spear 20 feet long. 3. The point of the spear magnified. 4. Bow and arrow. 5. Pan pipes. Extended Title - From: Cook, James. Reizen rondom de waerld. Pl. 37. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Engraving 197 x 125 mm

Date: 1939-1945

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-4161-01-031-07

Description: Training of infantry. 3 NZ Division training in the Kaimai Ranges Quantity: 51 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 1939-1945

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-4161-01-015-02

Description: Life and training at Trentham Military Camp, training at Burnham Military Camp, Home Guard, Ruapehu draft parading through Wellington Arrangement: This collection is made up of file prints attached to cardboard mounts. They were scattered throughout the wax boxes in which the War History collection had been housed for the last eight years. In giving the collection a general order they have been sorted into their series groups. This collection contains material belonging to the "NZ" series. They have not been arranged in numerical sequence as yet (though some might be so arranged). (Feb 1995). Quantity: 1 container(s) (box).

Date: 1939-1945

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-4161-01-031-01

Description: Training of infantry, engineers, mechanics, and mounted rifles Quantity: 185 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 1986 - 1989

By: Darroch, Bob, 1940-; Christchurch star (Newspaper : 1958- )

Reference: A-316-060/084

Description: Cartoons on New Zealand social issues and politics. New Zealand switches from milk in bottles to milk in cartons. Hayley's Comet turns out to be disappointing for most star gazers. High number of requests for aid from sports and charity groups. Children deny tobacco advertising influences their smoking habits. Core samples are taken from the hull of the New Zealand entrant to the America's Cup. 1986 - the International Year of Peace - $1,746,000,000,000 spent on weapons. Mother's Day again. Burglar makes himself at home. General election candidates begin their hand-shaking tour of the rural areas. There's a big turnout for the rugby on election day. People are getting overloaded with the morning radio bad 'news'. Christmas shopping bedlum is upon us. ANZAC Day shows the difference between the self-sacrificing of the returned service men and women and the selfishness of youth. The French do another nuclear bomb test. Cups are shown off at the yacht club, some for winning races but mostly for winning court battles over yacht race rules. Parents supporting their children from the rugby sidelines are becoming increasingly violent. Over-crowding of New Zealand prisons. New Zealand's economic slump sees long ques of people waiting to get Government assistance through the Dept. of Social Welfare. Rogernomics puts the whole country into crisis. Post Offices are closed around the country. Children embrace cigarette smoking. Hospital emergency outpatients restrict their services in an effort to cut costs. Pakeha consider how they can benefit from the Maori land claim process. The law struggles to deal with complications of using force in your own self defence. Ozone layer threatened by fumes, smoke and smog. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). 24 photocopies. Physical Description: A4 size original and photocopies of ink and letraset drawings.

Date: 1998

By: Scott, Thomas Joseph, 1947-; Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: H-539-044/062

Description: Astronauts try to escape the reminiscing of an earlier generation astronaut. Saddam Hussein and Bill Clinton work out a deal where Clinton looks good to the American public at mid-term elections, and America lifts the sanctions against Iraq. Inland Revenue Department employees sell information about clients to debt collection agencies. Tales of extraordinary courage including reading Jim Bolger's autobiography 'view from the top' in one sitting. Richard Prebble offers words of encouragement to Jenny Shipley and at the same time secures a ball and chain around her ankle. Rod Deane of Telecom manipulates the Maurice Williamson puppet while saying it is the Minister's call whether they deregulate further or not. A large shark (Shamrock Holdings) is about to devour a smaller shark (BIL) in a corporate raid. Generation X do not really benefit from changes to the student loan scheme. Jenny Shipley drives a stake through the heart of John Luxton for backing Producer Board reform. Iraq stands defiantly against the United States until they see the proximity of their weapons. Comparison between Theodore Roosevelt's and John Luxton's approach to problems. Jenny Shipley considers face-to-face diplomacy with Malaysian leader, Mr Anwar. Comment on Winston Peter's ability to bounce back come election time. Web pages have been sabotaged world-wide forcing people into unfamiliar pastimes like talking to their children. The political right is about to be hit by a train (Labour and the Alliance Parties). Jenny Shipley views economic policy and intervention differently from the comfort of Singapore. Comment on the outrage generated by the idea of having a compulsory photo identification on drivers' licences. National's defence policy regarding a 3rd ANZAC frigate comes under question by the Prime Minister. General Pinochet may be sent back to Chile to stand trial on charges of torture, murder and genocide. Quantity: 21 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: B5 size bromides.

Date: 1993

From: Scott, Tom, 1947- :The Evening Post cartoons. 1 - 26 February 1993

Reference: H-053-003

Description: Shows a blindfolded man in a plane throwing out a box labelled USA K 75 with a parachute. The next scene shows the box coming down behind a blind-folded man walking through snow with his arms outstretched in search of it. Refers to the airdropping of arms in the war in the former Yugoslavia Quantity: 1 cartoon bromide(s).

Date: 1824 - 1834 - 1836 - 1863

By: Sainson, Louis Auguste de, 1800-; Danvin, Victor Marie Felix, 1802-1842; Lesueur, Madame, active 1830s; LeJeune, Jules Louis, active 1804-1851; Biggs, John, active 1989

Reference: A-211-076

Description: Shows 'Touai' (Tuai) at left in European dress with bayonet, and 'Chongui' (Hongi Hika) in Maori dress with a long staff or club at right. Danvin has copied this image from de Sainson's original work entitled "Shonguy.Touai" in Dumont d'Urville's "Voyage pittoresque autour du monde..." Paris, 1834. vol.2, opp. p.371 (qRare 910.8 DUM Voya). Sainson has in turn copied his image from Jules Louis Lejeune's "Naturels de la Nouvelle Zelande" - originals done 1824, and copied for publication 1826 - see ATL copies at C-082-096/097. From a French edition of Domeny di Rienzi's "Oceanie" not held by the Library; ATL's copies have title of work in either 2 or 3 languages beneath the image, whereas this work has title in French only. The book was reissued several times between its original publication in 1836-37 and 1872. ATL has 1863 edition at 919 DOM. Duperrey's ship, the "Coquille" visited New Zealand in April 1824. Tuai slept on board several times. Hongi was offered the chance to sleep on board, but refused. (See: "New Zealand seen by the French" (1991) page 18.) Other Titles - The chiefs Hongi Hika and Tuai, one in national costume, the other in European clothing [translation]. Extended Title - From: Domeny de Rienzi, G. L. "Oceanie" (1836-63). Vol. 3. Inscriptions: Recto - top right - 181; Recto - above image - NOUVELLE-ZEELAND.; Recto - bottom left - Danvin del.; Recto - bottom right - Mme. Lesueur Sc.; Recto - beneath image - Les chefs Chongui et Touai, l'un en costume National, l'autre en costume Europeen.; Recto - bottom left - Oceanie Lemaitre dir. Lejeune was the artist on board Duperrey's ship, the "Coquille" Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Engraving, hand-coloured, 140 x 90 mm, on sheet 207 x 123 mm.

Date: 1964

From: New Zealand Peace Council :Photographs

By: New Zealand Peace Council

Reference: PA1-o-757

Description: Every aspect of the situation in and relating to Vietnam is represented. Soldiers and prisoners of war on both sides, protest movements within Vietnam and atrocities, leading figures and politicians, delegations to other countries such as Cuba, Indonesia and Eastern Europe. There is also material relating to the social organisation within Vietnam Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s).

Date: 1998

By: Scott, Thomas Joseph, 1947-; Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: H-539-001/021

Description: Political cartoons. Shows Boris Yeltsin drunk at the end of a steel girder threatening to jump and take the global economy with him. A Russian gaurd tries to stop him. Winston Peters is happy with the gloomy forecasts for the economy. Comment on the risk to children of TB due to poverty, poor nutrition and other health related problems. New Minister outside of Cabinet, Marie Hasler wants to change the NZ flag to say something like 'NZ for sale as, where is!' Jenny Shipley says it's not quite what they're looking for. National's Bill Birch reassures the NZ public about the world wide economic crisis. Jenny Shipley calls for a confidence vote for National's 'vague and ill-defined policies.' National Party Finance minister, Bill Birch panics about the world economic situation. Jenny Shipley reassures the public National has a calm and sober hand on the economic tiller. The new Minister of Police, Clem Simich promises to raise police morale. A senior police officer asks Simich if he's resigning already. Comment on America's hypocritical rage over the Clinton-Lewinsky affair as they enjoy the lurid details provided by newspapers and the Starr Report. The All Black 7's win gold at the Kuala Lumpa Games. Media speculation on the state of relations between Bill and Hillary Clinton following the Clinton-Lewinsky affair revelations. Jenny Shipley and Helen Clark can't agree on a coalition between National and Labour but they do agree on a nomination for Mike Moore as Head of the World Trade Organisation as a way of getting him out of New Zealand. The Republicans are willing to plunge the world into the worst depression since the 1930's if it means bringing President Clinton down too. Comment on the American Justice System where a mafia boss can claim the fifth amendment and refuse to answer any questions on the grounds that it might incriminate him. But the President of the United States must answer all questions and the have the cross-examinination broadcast on television. Winston Peters comes a poor fourth in the latest leadership polls. Kenneth Starr, Prosecutor in the Clinton-Lewinsky case joins the Presidential Assassin Hall of Fame, his weapon, the Monica Lewinsky tapes. War crimes go unchecked in Kosovo as the world media focus on Bill Clinton's sex life. The Government reconsiders it's plans to deregulate producer boards following a hostile reaction from fruit growers. Jenny Shipley reassures elderly New Zealanders that national super will not be cut but it will be allowed to fall behind the cost of living. Treasury cuts medical care for children under six. Jenny Shipley rationalises why the elderly are carrying a greater share of the economic sacrifice expected of the country. Quantity: 21 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: B5 size bromides.

Date: 1977

From: Bromhead, Peter, 1933- :[One folder of original cartoons concerning world politics. Published in the Auckland Star, August 1977 - December 1979.]

Reference: A-331-060

Description: The cartoon shows a group of men sitting at a table. There are representatives from Russia, the United States, France and England. Refers to military action in the middle east. Negatives at PA Collection 5371 Bromhead Collection Extended Title - Gentlemen... There is a crisis in the middle east. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on card, 250 x 185mm. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1997.

Date: 1939-1945

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

By: New Zealand. National Film Unit; Marriott, (Lieutenant), active 1943

Reference: PA1-q-292

Description: Photographs of military activities and war work in New Zealand during World 2, 1939-1945, taken by various photographers and compiled for official use. This album contains photographs on pages 1-54 (Pages 55-149 are empty). Activities include training in building of fascines and revetments for protecting trench walls; barbed wire "concertina"; excavation of command posts (part of a defensive trench system); the use of a 2" mortar; anti-tank rifle instruction; instruction in identifying enemy weapons including grenades and land mines and use of an electric mine detector. The cookery wing in action in the open air; artillery school of instruction; signallers establishing communication & erecting a telegraph pole; use of a 25-pounder; bayonet practice; medical training including rescue of wounded, use of an improvised stretcher, improvised raft for a river crossing carrying the stretcher, transfer to an ambulance, and finally a view of an actual open-air operation. The arrival of Mrs Eleanor Roosevelt, shown with New Zealand dignitaries (p 18). Men and women who have returned on furlough parading through Wellington on their way to a luncheon given in their honour by the RSA (p 19-21, 38-40); the arrival of repatriated Prisoners of War being greeted by friends and family in Wellington (p 33-36) A huge crowd celebrating the victory over the Italians at Liberty Corner, on the intersection of Hunter Street, Featherston Street and Lambton Quay (Friday 3rd September 1943) Ceremonies at an undentified marae including Maori dance, haka, poi dances and speeches by military officers. Pages 28-30 show the visit of a British Military Mission to the Forest & Jungle Warfare Wing of the Army School of Instruction, with demonstrations of jungle training. Women are shown with views of the Women's Land Service (Land Army), and also as Post & Telegraph drivers collecting huge bags of mail from a ship. Infantry students at the Army School, Trentham are shown in a river crossing exercise near Foxton, building rafts big enough to carry people, vehicles and weaponry. Launching a fuel barge built at the Wellington Patent Company's shipyards at Evans Bay, where the ceremony was performed by Managing Director Mr Jamieson. Pages 49-53 show photographs of Polish refugee children arriving and settling into the refugee camp at Pahiatua. Pages 53 and 54 show the official opening of a new Model Kindergarten in Hospital Road, Newtown (Saturday 18th November, 1943), opened by the Prime Minister Peter Fraser. Also present were the Labour MP for Wellington South, Robert Mckeen and his wife Jessie Mckeen, Mrs J A Doctor (President of the Free Kindergarten Association), and Dr Clarence Beeby (Director of Education). Arrangement: Images in album form single numerical sequence, 438-598 Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with dark blue cloth cover, black corners and spine; 34.5 x 22.0 cm