Taranaki herald (Newspaper)

Date: 1909-1986

From: New Zealand News Ltd :Photographs

Reference: PAColl-8070-4

Description: Historical photographs relating to the Taranaki Herald, the Taranaki News, the Taranaki Daily News, the Daily News, and Taranaki Newspapers Ltd. Most of the images are of buildings occupied by the various newspapers at different times between 1852 to 1986. There is a group photograph of the Taranaki Herald staff in 1909, and another of the staff of the Taranaki Daily News in 1935. Nine images are of people associated with Taranaki Newspapers Ltd and were taken during the opening of their new building on the 30th of January 1986. Quantity: 21 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 1886

By: Taranaki herald (Newspaper)

Reference: Eph-D-VARIETY-1886-01

Description: Arrangement of typographic elements, in the Victorian style. The Morepork Nistrels are described as 13 vocalists, comedians, instrumentalists under the musical direction of Mr Gordon L Coward. The new scenery had been painted by Mr Edward Swan, scenic artist, of Stratford, late of Auckland. The synopsis of "Amohia" is given. The cast was Mr W Snook, Mr E O Amoore, and Mr & Mrs T E Crowhurst. The subtitle of "Amohia" is "The Belle of the Bush, or the White Chief, the Black Chief, & the Great Chief". Inscriptions: Recto - above image - Doors open 7.30; commences at 8 p.m. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Letterpress, black on yellow paper, 575 x 218 mm.

Date: 1950

From: [Ephemera of around A3 size relating to tourism in regions beginning with N, O, P. 1900s]

By: Taranaki herald (Newspaper); Clark, Russell Stuart Cedric, 1905-1966

Reference: Eph-C-TOURISM-New-Plymouth-1950-01

Description: Inside shows an illustrated map by Russell Clark, of the city of New Plymouth and its tourist attractions. The outside shows a cover spread by Russell Clark, with two panels, one showing a man skiing, and the other showing a woman running in the waves. The outside also contains a key to the fun map. Dated on stylistic grounds. Quantity: 2 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on sides of folded brochure. Physical Description: Photolithographs, on both sides of folded brochure, 236 x 418 mm.

Date: 1910

By: Taranaki herald (Newspaper); Rennell, Ernest Cuthbert, 1878-1916

Reference: Eph-D-HARBOUR-New-Plymouth-1910-01

Description: Broadsheet shows a textual account of the dredge being used in New Plymouth Harbour, and shows photographs of it in action. At the lower edge is a photograph by Mr E C Rennell, showing a panorama of the harbour and the sea-front at Moturoa, from the island of Moturoa. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, 512 x 445 mm.

Date: 2022

By: Bates, John, 1939?-

Reference: MSX-10206

Description: Biography of Peter Bates (1920-1993) written by his nephew, John Bates, and self-published in 2022. Titled 'Peter's Reflections' and subtitled 'On joining the Taranaki Herald, Going to War, Capture, Escape, Swiss Internment and his later life'. The book includes transcriptions of Peter Bates' war and later life diaries and letters, copies of photographs, maps, and illustrations. Comprises 25 chapters and 332 pages excluding title page, contents, and index. The biography covers such topics as Bates' employment at the Taranaki Herald; the declaration of war; his military training at New Plymouth, Waverley, and Trentham; the voyage to and arrival in Egypt; joining the 6th Brigade, 25th Battalion; 2nd Division involvement in the Mediterranean and Syria; his capture and experience as a prisoner of war; his escape to Switzerland; his repatriation to New Zealand; and his life post-war. Title supplied by Library. Bates, a journalist from New Plymouth, embarked from New Zealand for the Middle East in September 1941. He was captured in the Western Desert in July 1942 and was sent to a prisoner of war camp in Italy. When Italy capitulated he escaped to Switzerland and was repatriated to New Zealand in December 1944. John Bates is Peter Bates' nephew and was given copies of Peter's diaries and letters by Peter's children prior to his passing in 1993. He wrote this biography at Peter's suggestion. Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Hardcover volume bound in blue cloth with gold embossed lettering, 300 x 220 x 25 mm.

Date: [ca 1930s-1990s]

From: Surf Life Saving New Zealand: Photographs

By: W A Price Photo Company; Taranaki herald (Newspaper); Crago, Eric William, 1904-1992; Satherley, Ian, active 1940s

Reference: PAColl-10518-5

Description: Collection of both colour, and black and white, photographic prints relating to surf life saving in New Zealand. Subjects depicted include group portraits of subjects in uniform and various individuals. Photographers and studios include: Taranaki Herald, Crago Photography (Devon Street, New Plymouth), Fred Lang Studios (Wharf Street, Tweed Head), Robuck Studio (Ridgway Street, W[h]anganui), and Leicograph Studios (221 Cuba Street, Wellington). Includes: - Group portrait of male subjects in uniform with North Bondi club flag, with dedication by Tom Clift to Jean Harp, dated 1937. Photograph by 'The Sun' Feature Bureau (Sydney), and Bill O'Sullivan. - Group portrait captioned "Taken at Auckland Railway Station. 14 Feb. 1940 Surf. Competitions". Photograph by New Zealand Herald. - Group portrait of the male Australian Team of 1950. Photograph by Ian Satherley (Christchurch). - Group portrait of New Zealand team in uniform on the steps of an Ansett Airlines of Australia passenger aircraft. - Group portrait of United States of America Surf Life Saving Association team in uniform with Air New Zealand branded bags. - Plaque "Presented to The Surf Life Saving Association of America by the New Zealand Surf Life Saving Association [...] 1967". - "The Browns Bay Surf Club Team 1937". - Building portrait of Surf Life-Saving Club Taramer Bay. - "Waitemata Girls N.Z. Champs at Milford 1939". - Group portrait of Waitemata Surf Life Saving Club ladies team in uniform swimming costumes posed with "Waitemata SLSC" flag. Photograph by W A Price Photo Co[mpan]y, Herne Bay, Auckland. - Westshore with 'BP Surf Rescue' signage. - "Fitzroy SLSC 1999" - colour photographic print. And various others. Quantity: 1 box(es) 35 loose photographic prints. Physical Description: Loose photographic prints, black & white, and colour.

Date: 1860 - 1955

From: Messenger, Arthur Herbert, 1877-1962 :[Hand-drawn greeting cards, and book illustrations. 1952-1961].

Reference: A-365-004

Description: Shows a soldier from 65th Regiment of Foot seated on a bench under a tree with his arm around a young woman. A paper boy is offering him a copy of the Taranaki Herald. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on greeting card 168 x 125 mm

Date: 1939-1941

From: New Zealand Founders' Society : Records

Reference: MSI-Papers-0227

Description: Auckland Star, 31 Oct 1939, Salute to a century, New Zealand Centennial; New Zealand Herald, 22 Jan 1940, New Zealand centenary supplement; Taranaki Herald, 29 Mar 1941, Taranaki centennial Quantity: 1 folder(s) (3 pieces). Physical Description: Printed matter

Date: 1954

From: [Ephemera of quarto size relating to antiques, the antique trade and antique fairs in New Zealand]

By: Taranaki herald (Newspaper)

Reference: Eph-B-ANTIQUES-1954-01

Description: Catalogue lists 164 exhibits lent by various owners to the exhibition. Printed from Micro-MS-0233. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Photocopies on 11 sheets, 297 x 210 mm, stapled

Date: 1907

By: New Plymouth Harbour Board; Taranaki herald (Newspaper)

Reference: Eph-B-HARBOUR-NP-1907-01

Description: Notice of motion continues, giving the special provisions, with paragraphs concerning a loan of 300,000 pounds, and the liability of the Harbour Rating District for 3/4 penny in the pound. A chart of rates and expenditure follows. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Letterpress, 283 x 221 mm. Provenance: Acquired in 2008.

Date: ca 1861

From: Urquhart album

Reference: PA1-q-250-12

Description: Scene on Devon Line (later Devon Street?), New Plymouth, circa 1861. Shows buildings on one side of the street, with the offices of the Taranaki Herald on the left. Photographer unidentified. Notes on album page read: "Taranaki Herald occupied these premises from 1852 - till next move (1861?)"; "Notice board on bridge - used for news and scandal before paper starts" Inscriptions: Album page - Devon Line. Taranaki. NZ Arrangement: In folder stored with album Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Albumen print 14 x 21.9 cm, with trimmed corners, mounted on card

Date: 1960

By: Taranaki herald (Newspaper)

Reference: Eph-B-RELIGION-M-1960-01

Description: Booklet encouraging parishioners to contribute funds towards a new church building. Shows a photograph of a wooden church on fire, on the front cover. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Booklet of 8 pages, 277 x 221 mm.

Date: 1973, 1979

From: Booth, Patrick John, 1929-2018: Collection relating to Arthur Allan Thomas

By: Auckland star (Newspaper); Dominion (Newspaper); Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.); New Zealand herald (Newspaper); Taranaki herald (Newspaper); Waikato Times (Newspaper)

Reference: MSI-Papers-12482-5

Description: Newspaper clippings and photocopy of newspaper clipping removed from scrapbook about the Arthur Allan Thomas case. Most are from 1979 and concern Thomas' release from prison; one is a newspaper poster from 1973 with the headline "Thomas Trials by Pat Booth". Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Transfers: Scrapbook from which the clippings were removed is at Library reference MSZ-1794.. Processing information: Clippings removed from scrapbook because they were loose and there was a risk of their becoming detached from the scrapbook.

Date: 1960-1963

From: Pascoe, John Dobree, 1908-1972 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-8179-68

Description: Inward and outward correspondence; most correspondents identified and entered in the Name field. Includes letter from String o Brown Paper, Springlands, possibly A M Hale; letter to Eff; to Mrs Risk; and to Harry; and from Ruth, Rangitane School, Pouto, Te Kopuru. Arrangement: Note from Dorothy Pascoe that some personal letters were removed and transferred to family files Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1958

From: [Various cartoonists including Sir Gordon Minhinnick 1902-1992] :[Newspaper clippings of cartoons from New Zealand newspapers. 15 December 1948 to 5 September 1972.]

By: Lonsdale, Neil, 1907-1989; Auckland star (Newspaper); Minhinnick, Gordon Edward George (Sir), 1902-1992; New Zealand herald (Newspaper); Scales, Sydney Ernest, 1916-2003; Otago daily times (Newspaper); Dansey, Harry Delamere Barter, 1920-1979; Taranaki daily news (Newspaper); Harris, Neil, active 1950s; Taranaki herald (Newspaper); Lodge, Nevile Sidney, 1918-1989; NZ Truth (Newspaper); McAnally, Ivan M, 1908-1991; Dominion (Newspaper); Wanganui herald (Newspaper); Evening star (Dunedin, N.Z.); Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.); Southland times (Newspaper); Tig, active 1958; Nankivell, Douglas George, 1919-1976

Reference: E-549-q-12

Description: Political cartoons, dated and sourced from a range of New Zealand newspapers. Quantity: 1 folder(s) containing 129 newspaper clippings. Physical Description: Newspaper clippings of various sizes.

Date: 1964

From: Pascoe, John Dobree, 1908-1972 : Papers

By: Harrington, Hilary James (Dr), 1924-2015

Reference: MS-Papers-8179-74

Description: Inward and outward correspondence and papers relating to mountains; most correspondents identified and entered in the Name field. Also includes letter to Mrs Dobbs. Other Titles - Canterbury Mountaineering Club newsletter (May 1964) Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1985-1997

From: New Zealand News Ltd :Photographs

Reference: PAColl-8070-6

Description: Management and staff of New Zealand Newspapers Ltd about 1985. A copy of the final printing of the Christchurch Times of the 29th of June 1935, preserved in a coffin-shaped box. Sports award winners. Journalism cadets in the New Zealand News Diploma of Journalism, 1987. Views of the office and staff of the Napier Daily Telegraph. June Litman's retirement party at the Taranaki Herald, and Rash Avery's retirement, both in August 1986. Quantity: 22 b&w original photographic print(s). 58 colour original photographic print(s).

Date: Mar-Nov 1872

From: Richmond-Atkinson family : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-4298-062

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 5 Jul 1855, 13 Aug 1909

From: Hammond family : Further papers

Reference: MS-Papers-4528-03

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s) (3 items). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript

Date: [ca 1910] to 1985

By: New Zealand News Ltd

Reference: PAColl-8070

Description: Comprises photographs taken ca 1910-1985 relating to the Auckland Star, newspaper printing machinery and staff of the Christchurch Star (ca 1980), Taranaki Newspapers Ltd, regional daily papers, and G T Upton's farewell dinner in 1985. Many of the photographs have captions. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Arrangement: Black and white negatives at 35mm-80176 to 80202; colour negatives at 35mm-80203 to 80253 Quantity: 253 b&w original photographic print(s). 181 colour original photographic print(s) colour original photographic print(s). 27 b&w original negative(s) strips with 124 images. 51 colour original negative(s) strips with 181 images. 6 b&w original photographic print(s) contact sheets. 39 colour original transparency/ies. 166 colour original transparency/ies strips with 373 images. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - 89-072 : New Zealand News Ltd : Records. From a variety of folders including 60/3, 60/4, 64/2, 64/3, 64/7, 70/2, and 78/9..