Public buildings - New Zealand - Auckland Region

Date: 1921

From: Craig, Elsdon Walter Grant, 1917-1980 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-7888-136

Description: Original papers relating to land allotments for the town hall and other buildings of the Papakura township. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: Aug 1850

From: Vigors, Philip Doyne (Lieutenant), 1825-1903 : Private journal of a four months cruise through some of the South Seas Islands and New Zealand in HMS Havannah

Reference: qMS-2081-016a

Description: Vigors' sketch ("No. 7") provides a view of Government House, Auckland, showing fences and surrounding outbuildings, with Mt Eden in the distance. Sketch has been fixed to an inserted page following p 16 in Vigors' journal of his voyage on HMS Havannah. Lieutenant Philip Doyne Vigors was an officer with the 11th Regiment of Foot. Quantity: 1 page. Physical Description: Ink and grey wash 130 x 178 mm

Date: 1873-1876

From: Parliamentary Library: Photograph albums

By: Deveril, Herbert, 1840-1911

Reference: PA1-f-174

Description: Photographs, mainly of Auckland, but including some good views of Tauranga and one of Oamaru, taken between 1873 and 1876 by Herbert Deveril of Wellington. Also includes major bridges in Canturbury and Otago, government buildings and one native school. Deveril came to New Zealand in 1873. These photographs were displayed at the Philadelphia Centenary Exhibition in 1876. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s).

Date: [ca 1903]

From: Ranfurly family: Collection

By: Schmidt, Herman John, 1872-1959

Reference: PA1-f-194-41

Description: Lady Constance Knox, Lady Eileen Knox, Lord Northland, and their dog, Jock, in front of Government House, Auckland. Two photographs taken between 1897 and 1903 by Herman John Schmidt of Auckland. The left photograph (PA1-f-194-41-1) shows the entire group; the right-hand photograph (PA1-f-194-41-2) shows Lady Eileen and Jock. At the time these photographs were taken, the studio was still operating as the Charles Hemus studio, although Herman Schmidt was the active photographer. These photographs were taken on the same day as those in PA1-f-194-36 (the easel sits in the doorway in all four images). Inscriptions: Album page - top left - Auckland Quantity: 2 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Two photographs mounted on album page, 27.2 x 35.9 cm (page size)

Date: [Between 1897 and 1903]

From: Ranfurly family: Collection

By: Schmidt, Herman John, 1872-1959

Reference: PA1-f-194-22

Description: Government House, Auckland. Two photographs taken between 1897 and 1903 by Herman John Schmidt of Auckland. The upper photograph (PA1-f-194-22-1) shows the front of the house looking from the north east; the lower photograph (PA1-f-194-22-2) shows the house and gardens looking from the west. At the time these photographs were taken, the studio was still operating as the Charles Hemus studio, although Herman Schmidt was the active photographer. Inscriptions: Album page - top right - Government House, Auckland [inscription runs across two pages] Quantity: 2 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Two photographs mounted on album page, 27.2 x 35.9 cm (page size)

Date: 1860s-1904

From: Ranfurly family: Collection

Reference: Series-6662

Description: The collection mainly covers the period of Lord Ranfurly's term of office as Governor of New Zealand from 1897 to 1904. The photographs fall into the following categories; a record of the Ranfurly family's journey out the New Zealand via Canada, Hawaii and Fiji; the Government Houses of Auckland and Wellington, their gardens, and their interiors as arranged by Lady Ranfurly; the annexation of the Cook Islands and Niue in 1900; a journey through the Ureweras to Ruatoki and then to the Far North, as part of Ranfurly's official farewell to the Maori people in 1904; the Ranfurly Veterans Home in Mount Roskill, Auckland; portraits of the Ranfurly family and household; and sporting and social occasions. Title supplied by Library. Arrangement: Albums housed at PA1-q-633, PA1-q-634, PA1-f-194 and PA1-f-195. Individual prints housed at PAColl-5745-1. Quantity: 4 album(s). 24 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 1954

From: Alington, William Hildebrand, 1929- :[Architectural plans. 1950-1990s]

Reference: Plans-2006-058-194

Description: Shows a view of the stone Supreme Court Building in Auckland, including the square tower, and partly obscured by trees in the left foreground. Original file numbering was: 004.06.02.011 Quantity: 1 plan(s). 6 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Ink and watercolour drawing, 280 x 390 mm. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - MS-Group-1524 - To Photographic Archive - Photographs and slides.

Date: [ca 1950s-1960s]

From: Bailey, Margaret (Dr), 1945-: Collection of Margaret and John Bailey

Reference: PA12-7817

Description: Transparency slides of Auckland, taken ca 1950s-1960s by John Bailey Quantity: 23 colour original transparency/ies slides.

Date: 1864

From: Illustrated London News :[Scrapbook of clippings relating to New Zealand 1860s]

By: Illustrated London news (Newspaper)

Reference: E-372-f-024

Description: View of Government House and garden, Auckland. In the foreground are two men and a young girl, and a gardener carrying a scythe over his shoulder On same page is a portrait of Edward William Watkin Esq, M.P. for Stockport (from photograph by Messrs J & C Watkins) Extended Title - From: Illustrated London news, V. 45, July 1864, p.93. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Wood engraving, 165 x 240 on page 375 x 255 mm

From: Kinnear, James Hutchings, 1877-1946 :Negatives of Auckland shipping, boating and scenery

By: Kinnear, James Hutchings, 1877-1946

Reference: PA7-14-31

Description: Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Provenance: Donated by widow of J H Kinnear

Date: [1900s]

Reference: PAColl-D-0690

Description: View of the General Post Office, Lower Queen Street. Large number of pedestrians, cars and a single horse and cart. The entrance to the Railway Station is on the left. Taken by an unidentified photographer, in early 1900s. Inscriptions: Backing board verso - centre - B Reilly. Stamp: Overseer. Bulk Store, Seaview Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 435 x 565 mm on card

Date: [ca 1870s-1880s]

By: Deveril, Herbert, 1840-1911

Reference: PA7-46-10

Description: View of central Auckland taken from the Northern Club, Princes Street, looking north-west, showing houses, commercial premises and public buildings. Queen Street runs from left to right in the middle distance. Shortland Street is on the right, Victoria Street on the left. Port Erin and Waitemata Harbour in the distance. Photograph taken by Herbert Deveril in 1870s-1880s Forms panorama with PA7-46-09 Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Albumen print 23.5 x 35 cm

Date: [between 1897 and 1903]

From: Ranfurly family: Collection

Reference: PA1-f-195-84

Description: Portrait of the Countess of Ranfurly and Captain Dudley Alexander, and, the exterior of Government House in Auckland, both taken by Herman John Schmidt between 1897 and 1903. The upper photograph (PA1-f-195-84-1) shows the Countess Ranfurly and Captain Dudley Alexander in the garden of Government House, Auckland. The lower photograph (PA1-f-195-84-2) shows the exterior of Government House in Auckland. Information for the upper photograph is from PA1-f-194-35, (the same image) Information for the lower photograph is from PA1-f-194-22, (the same image) Quantity: 2 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Two photographic prints mounted on album page, 416 x 286 mm (page size)

Date: [ca 1970s]

By: Murray-Oliver, Anthony Audrey St. Clair Murray, 1915-1986

Reference: PAColl-7017

Description: Three illustrations by Ashworth from his sketch books and journals. One is captioned "My town house in Auckland, New Zealand" and is from MS-0103-0106 Journal 1842-1844; the second is captioned "Native settlement Tipitai Manukao (sic) Hr New Zealand" from A208/10; and the last is of Government House, New Zealand above (E-042-030/031) and a panorama of Kororarika (sic), Bay of Islands below (E-042-030-a/031-a). The items have been propped open on a bookcase to be photographed. Photographer was Tony Murray-Oliver. Arrangement: Negatives housed at 1/4-094505 to 094507 Quantity: 3 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film ¼ plate negatives

Date: 1954

From: Alington, William Hildebrand, 1929- :[Architectural plans. 1950-1990s]

Reference: Plans-2006-058-199

Description: Shows a ground layout plan, and a perspective view of the site from the north. Original file numbering was: 004.06.02.011 Quantity: 1 plan(s). 6 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Ink and watercolour drawing, 390 x 285 mm. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - MS-Group-1524 - To Photographic Archive - Photographs and slides.

Date: 1954

From: Alington, William Hildebrand, 1929- :[Architectural plans. 1950-1990s]

Reference: Plans-2006-058-195

Description: Shows a view of the interior of the Supreme Court Building in Auckland, including the Judge's bench and audience seats. Original file numbering was: 004.06.02.011 Quantity: 1 plan(s). 6 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Ink and watercolour drawing, 390 x 285 mm. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - MS-Group-1524 - To Photographic Archive - Photographs and slides.

Date: 1954

From: Alington, William Hildebrand, 1929- :[Architectural plans. 1950-1990s]

Reference: Plans-2006-058-196

Description: Shows a view from a higher level of the Supreme Court Building in Auckland. Original file numbering was: 004.06.02.011 Quantity: 1 plan(s). 6 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Ink and watercolour drawing, 390 x 580 mm. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - MS-Group-1524 - To Photographic Archive - Photographs and slides.

Date: 1897-1904

From: Trevor, Charles Edward Hill-Trevor, 3rd Baron, 1863-1950 :Photographs of New Zealand and Cook Islands compiled during Vice-regal term of Lord Ranfurly

By: Boscawen, John Hugh, 1851-1937; Burton Brothers (Dunedin, N.Z.); Pulman (Firm); Shepherd, Cromwell, active 1903-1934

Reference: PA1-f-142

Description: Charles Hill-Trevor's personal album of the time he spent as personal secretary to Lord Ranfurly, Governor of New Zealand. It records the New Zealand contingents sent to the South African war and public events, personalities and patriotic entertainments associated with that enterprise. Visits to Government houses in Australia record other governors, officials and official residences. On one occasion in Melbourne a New Zealand versus Australia polo match was played. Hill-Trevor shows an interest in Māori, wildlife conservation (including the bird sanctuary on Resolution Island), and the sports of fishing, polo and horsemanship. There are photographs of members of the Ranfurly family and their principal servants as well as the Governor engaged in official functions such as opening the Kaiapoi council offices and laying the foundation stone of the Veterans Home, Mt Roskill, Auckland in 1903. Also photographs relating to the play 'The Geisha'. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s).

Date: ca 1937-1950

From: Jones, Winifred, fl 1950-2004 :Photographs relating to Frederick Jones

By: Phillips, Edward Arthur, -1966

Reference: PA1-o-1230

Description: Album containing photographs relating to the work of Frederick Jones as Postmaster General and Minister of Defence, including photographs of opening ceremonies for post offices around New Zealand, the Jones family, the Achilles arriving at Auckland, and Jones meeting various personalities. Album also contains souvenir items from the opening of the Chief Post Office, Dunedin. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Black leather bound album 24.5 x 31.2 cm

Date: [Between 1897 and 1903]

From: Ranfurly family: Collection

By: Schmidt, Herman John, 1872-1959

Reference: PA1-f-194-23

Description: Government House, Auckland. Two photographs taken between 1897 and 1903 by Herman John Schmidt of Auckland. The upper photograph (PA1-f-194-23-1) shows the front of the house looking from the north east; the lower photograph (PA1-f-194-23-2) shows the house and gardens looking from the north west. At the time these photographs were taken, the studio was still operating as the Charles Hemus studio, although Herman Schmidt was the active photographer. Inscriptions: Album page - top left - Government House, Auckland [inscription runs across two pages] Quantity: 2 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Two photographs mounted on album page, 27.2 x 35.9 cm (page size)