Fencing

Date: [1914-1918]

From: Warburton, Edward Darien :Photograph albums

Reference: PA1-o-1602

Description: Photographic postcard album compiled by E D Warburton. Includes photographs of family, soldiers, rugby, fencing and prisoners of war during the Great War. Quantity: 1 album(s). Physical Description: 25.5 x 22 cm

Date: [ca 1920-1938]

By: Clark, W R, active 1930s-1981; K H Shea (Firm); Esquilant, William Charles, 1866-1952

Reference: PAColl-0318

Description: Photographs of acrobatics performed by members of Northey's School of Physical Culture, both indoors and outdoors, and interior photographs of the school itself. The interiors include the dressing room, the bathroom and equipment such as dumbells, boxing gloves, fencing foils and masks, indian clubs, vaulting horse, mats etc. Men are shown using fixed medicine balls for boxing practice. On the walls of the school are inspirational slogans and pictures of strong men such as Sandow. The other photographs are: J P Northey holding a rifle on the Otago Peninsula; W R Clark outside Otago University; and a group of people at De Beche Hut in Mount Cook National Park including a man called Smith who later died in a Japanese prisoner of war camp. A lot of the photographs are captioned on the reverse. The only identified photographers are K H Shea and Esquilant. Quantity: 29 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Loose photographic prints, one mounted.

Date: 1960

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-137-179

Description: Shows four scenes. In the first motorists are trying to drive in windy conditions. The second shows a fencer. The third shows a young rugby player talking to his father. In the fourth scene bowlers are looking horrified at the holes a women has made in the green by a woman wearing stiletto heels. Extended Title - No wonder the Tauherenikau race meeting is regarded as a picnic affair - Wellington punters had quite a picnic getting home from it last Saturday. Naturally enough the "jump" attack is favoured by visiting Australian fencers. "Hey, Dad! our team's in the 'glamour grade'!" And then there was the wife who rushed out to congratulate her husband on his bowls victory - wearing stiletto heels. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, chinese white and letratone on paper, 560 x 380 mm

Date: 1962

Reference: Eph-A-ATHLETICS-1962-PEG

Description: Includes: Opening ceremony. Perry Lakes Stadium, 22 November 1962. Official programme Athletics. Perry Lakes Stadium, 24 November 1962. Official programme Athletics. Perry Lakes Stadium, 26 November 1962. Official programme Athletics. Perry Lakes Stadium, 29 November 1962. Official programme Athletics. Perry Lakes Stadium, 1 December 1962. Official programme Boxing. Perry Lakes Stadium, 28 November 1962. Official programme Cycling. Velodrome, 29 November 1962. Official programme Cycling road race. Kings Park, 1 December 1962. Official programme Fencing. Victoria Park Drill Hall. 24-30 November 1962. Official programme Rowing. Canning River, 24-27 November 1962. Official programme Swimming. Beatty Park Pool, 23 November 1962. Official programme Swimming. Beatty Park Pool, 27 November 1962. Official programme Weightlifting. South Perth Civic Centre, 26-29 November 1962. Official programme Wrestling. Kings Park, 27-29 November 1962. Official programme Quantity: 1 folder(s) 14 programmes. Physical Description: Offset prints in booklets, sizes varying under 250 mm.

Date: 1960

Reference: Eph-A-ATHLETICS-1960-ROG

Description: Includes: Opening ceremony. Cerimonia di Apertura. Stadio Olimpico, 25 Agosto. Programme ufficiale Atletica (Athletics): 1. 31 August. Programma ufficiale 2. 1 September. Programma ufficiale 6. 6 September. Programma ufficiale 8. 8 September. Programma ufficiale Canoa (Canoeing). Lago di Albano. 26-29 August. Programma ufficiale Canottaggio (Rowing): 3. 1 September. Programma ufficiale 5. 3 September. Programma ufficiale Ciclismo (Cycling). Velodromo Olimpico: 2. 27 August. Programma ufficiale 3. 29 August. Programma ufficiale Ginnastica (Gymnastics): 5-10 September. Programma ufficiale Hockey. Semifinali - Finali. Velodromo Olimpico: 3. 7-9 September. Programma ufficiale Lotta (Wrestling). Basilica di Massenzio, 26 August - 6 September. Programma ufficiale Nuoto (Swimming). Pallanuoto (Water-polo): 5. 31 August. Programma ufficiale 6. 1 September. Programma ufficiale 8. 3 September. Programma ufficiale Scherma (Fencing). Spada (Epee): 3. Individual, 5-6 September. Teams, 9 September. Programma ufficiale Quantity: 2 folder(s) containing 17 programmes. Physical Description: Offset prints in booklets, sizes varying under 250 mm.

Date: [1950s]

From: Rothschild, Peter Henry, 1923-1983: Papers and photographs

Reference: PAColl-10653-10

Description: Photographs taken by Peter Rothschild in the 1950s. Includes photographs of the following: Women's fencing competitions at the British Empire Games in Auckland in 1950, including several photographs of three women, one of whom is in fencing uniform and another in the England team blazer, and one photograph of a man in the New Zealand team blazer; The interior and exterior of Karapiro Hydro-electric Power Station; The opening or closing ceremony of the British Empire Games in Auckland in 1950; The exterior, grounds, and radio antennae of the Musick Memorial Radio Station at Musick Point in Auckland, and men working inside the station; The exterior of a food bar named "Nibble Nook Health Spot", which may also have been taken during the Empire Games, as it has a sign welcoming "Empire visitors"; Two couples at a beach; The exterior and interior of a mid-twentieth century style house. Title supplied by Library. Arrangement: Photographs originally were rolled, some together with negatives. They were bound with strips of paper and rubber bands, and stored in a box. Quantity: 42 b&w original photographic print(s) contact prints in strips. 26 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Gelatin silver photographic prints. Transfers: Negatives relating to some of the prints are at Library reference 35mm-108317 to 35mm-108330..

Date: 1961

By: New Zealand Amateur Fencing Association

Reference: Eph-A-FENCING-1961-01

Description: A programme listing all competitors and officials, rules and regulations, and events (with space for results, most of which have been filled in by hand) Players from Canterbury, Wellington, Otago/Southland and Auckland have autographed the back cover. Quantity: 1 progamme. Physical Description: Booklet of 20 typescript pages, each 217 x 135 mm. Provenance: Purchased from Anah Dunsheath in July 2003.

Date: [ca 1932-1951]

From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives

By: Whites Aviation Ltd

Reference: PAColl-0785-1-139

Description: Photographs published in NZ Free Lance, 1950-1951, including some undated (and unpublished?) photographs. Includes: Empire Games fencing representatives A J Gittos fencing with N W Miller of Dunedin; Sir Joseph Ward (President of NZ Amateur Fencing Association) with H E Cox (Canterbury) & Miss M F Andrews (Secretary of NZAFC). H M McMillan (manager), M Tuicakau, M Nukuvou, and A E Redmond (NZ disc rep), Jan 1950. Also sporting personalities: A Murray of Canterbury (NZ Open & NZ Professional Champion); Mr & Mrs Allchurch (roller-skaters); group at NZ Golf Championships held at Shirley golf links in 1950. South Island scenes - Lowburn Ferry; Stewart Island (1942); Cromwell (1932) & Cromwell Flat racecourse; Dart Glacier; Rangiora, 1946. Whites Aviation aerial photos of Hurunui District - Waikari (No 26591); road leading to Waikari from Waipara (No 26596); Waiau township (No 26568); Waimakariri Gorge showing bridge on road to Oxford with Torlesse Range in background (No 24343); Motunau (No 26559); Amberley (No 26660); Hawarden (No 26590) - all published 24 Apr 1951. Also: Viewing of Dutch hyacinths with W Stapleton, Superintendent of Reserves, Christchurch; beds of hyacinths. Also: Taranaki Alpine Club on Mount Egmont, including photo of 70 year old H Coppen at the summit & group having morning tea at Tahurangi hut (Feb 1951) Also: Old house of Johnny Jones at Matanaka, Waikouaiti. Photograph and article published in NZ Free Lance, 26 Apr 1950, p 5 Quantity: 32 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints

Date: 22 Oct 1986

From: NZOHA L D Nathan & Co Ltd Oral History Project

By: Nathan, Lawrence David Jose, 1910-1987

Reference: OHInt-0083/12

Description: Lawrence Nathan was born 18 April 1910 in Auckland. Details his family background, childhood and education. Describes his career with the family firm of L D Nathan and Co Ltd, starting as an office boy in 1928, director in 1935, chairman/managing director 1944 and retirement from the board in 1980. Discusses his Jewish background, anti-Semitism, family's long association with New Zealand, involvement in Jewish and Auckland civic affairs. Talks about the changes in the company through the years. Venue - Auckland Interviewer(s) - Hugo Manson Venue - 75 Pines Road, Epsom, Auckland Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-001383/001384/001385/001386 Quantity: 4 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 4 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-0206. One b&w photo, portrait ca 1930.. Three xeroxes from "As Old As Auckland", by Lawrence D Nathan, published 1984. Lawrence D J Nathan at his work desk; with the directors of L D Nathan and Co Ltd, 1960; small portrait from the dustcover of the book, ca 1984. Search dates: 1910 - 1986

Date: 14 Aug 1966

From: Open Country Sound Recordings

Reference: OHInt-0002/125

Description: In 'My high country fencing diploma' Len Moor of Coalgate, Canterbury gives an insight into hill country fencing. Describes Fred, a well educated joker, who just couldn't stand town life, so took to the backblocks in his late teens and became an expert at many aspects of farm life. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Wellington Interviewer(s) - Jim Henderson, presenter Venue - NZBC studios, Wellington Accompanying material - Script at MS-Papers-1239, folder 44 Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHT5-0129 Quantity: 1 5" reel(s). 1 event(s).

Date: 1956

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-137-174

Description: In four squares four sports other than rugby get a look in. First there is some ballet-like soccer; second, two skiers, one leaping gracefully, the other with his head buried in snow; third a fencer twirls his foil so vigourously that he takes flight while his partner and coach look on in astonishment; and fourth two harriers run past elbowing each other as they usually have more space than just a quarter of the page. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and crayon on paper, 558 x 380 mm

Date: 1947-1982

From: New Zealand Olympic Committee: Records

Reference: 2014-103-057

Description: Material relating to canoeing (1956-1982), cycling (1947-1985), equestrian (1951-1982) and fencing (1947-1981) includes correspondence, meeting minutes and agreements between the NZOC and athletes competing for New Zealand at the 1950 British Empire Games Quantity: 1 box(es).

Date: 1960 - 1969

Reference: Eph-A-SPORT-1960s

Description: Includes: 1962: Wellington YMCA Festival of sport [Archery, basketball, badminton, barbell, gymnastics, judo, fencing, yoga]. Winter Show Buildings, Saturday 29 September 1962. Programme Spotlight on sport, Wellington District. Issues for 28 July (2 copies), 11 October, 10 November, 15 December 1962. Weekend sports guide. Issue for 6 October 1962 1963: Spotlight on sport; Wellington and district. Issue for 2 February 1963 Spotlight on sport; Wellington, Hutt Valley, Horowhenua, Manawatu, Rangitikei, Wanganui. Issues for 11 May, 14 September, 26 October 1963. 1966: Marist Rugby Football League Club presents the 1966 West Coast Sportsman of the year. (With photos and biographical notes about Lofty Blomfield, Ken Armstrong, Jack Alabaster, Glyn Tucker, Jack Fagan, Don Clarke, Dion Murphy, Alan Twohill). Souvenir programme Quantity: 11 programmes. Physical Description: Booklets, sizes varying up to 240 mm. Provenance: Acquired from various sources

Date: 1966

Reference: A-349-025

Description: Members of the expected games team being eliminated and reduced in number by boxers, fencers and shooters Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and letratone on card, 465 x 329 mm Provenance: The collection had been assembled by Mr George Craig

Date: 1961

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

Reference: B-137-236

Description: The scene is the New Zealand versus Australian universities fencing tournament. One contestant swishes his foil around as he tells his opponent that he is studying medicine and is right now very interested in vivisection. The opponent looks terrified. In the background sit the officials. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, crayon and letratone on thin card, 560 x 380 mm.

Date: 1966

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

Reference: B-137-314

Description: Shows three vignettes showing methods of selecting a team of athletes for the 1966 Commonwealth Games in Jamaica. Thinning out was to be started by boxers and wrestlers, with further elimination using fencers and shooters, who would then fight it out, so that "a very cheap, small, compact team of sure-fire winners" would be left to get on the plane. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and letratone 430 x 295 mm, on sheet 497 x 360 mm.

Date: 1955

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

Reference: B-137-183

Description: Shows a four men dressed in fencing outfits. Two of them are standing nearby watching as the other two play a game. One of the players has his opponent's sword wrapped around his head and his nose is poking through the wire mesh of his mask. The other player is laughing at him. Refers to fencing. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Black and white paint on card, 445 x 295mm Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Pictorial Reference Service.

Date: 1964-1966

From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs : An Encyclopedia of New Zealand - Sports and Pastimes Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-2000-06

Description: Also includes sheep dog trials Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [1863-1911]

From: Riddiford family : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-5714-006

Description: Comprises accounts re Lake Ferry, Te Awaiti (1893, 1904); photographs of cattle, with notes (1906); correspondence betweeen O Bunny and Alex McLeod of Kai Kuri Station re floodgates and boundary fences (1898); land returns; agreements with Edward Banks, John Connell, F J Bradbury, and Martin Moylan re cutting (1893, 1895); sheep statistics and ear marking return papers (1888, 1891) and correspondence re earmarking with Dept of Agriculture (1904-1905); copy of letter from Riddiford to Sir George Grey re his resignation from the Hutt Battalion of the Wellington Regiment (1863); letter, to Oliver Bunny from Bell, Gully re Hales' Fence (1901); valuation return (1897); return of sale of Riddiford's Longburn Estate (1911); shearers' contract (1890); contract re depasturing sheep at Mohaka (1867); Pukeatua Tablelands boundary fence agreements (1896); communications with Colonial Secretary re importation of stoats and weasels per `Rimutaka', surplus maize and pigeons and associated equipment Also letter from John A Rowan to Riddiford with copy of letter from Bunny to Rowan re settlement of year's wages (1899) Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1966 - 1967

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

Reference: B-137-305/325

Description: Cartoons commenting on mainly sporting teams and activities particually the Lions rugby team touring New Zealand and also 'ten o'clock closing' for pubs and hotels. Quantity: 20 drawing(s). Physical Description: Ink drawings, sizes vary