Beattie, David Stuart (Hon Sir), 1924-2001

Date: 1979

By: Scales, Sydney Ernest, 1916-2003; Wellington District Law Society; Rennie, Heughan Bassett, 1945-

Reference: C-125-057

Description: Shows row of bewigged judges sitting in a row behind bench, with Sir Ronald Keith Davison, the Chief Justice of New Zealand (in 1979) in the centre. There are five lawyers on either side of him. From left, the other judges are: Sir Joseph Ongley, Sir Peter Quilliam, Sir John White, Sir Robin Cooke, Sir Clifford Richmond, Sir Owen Woodhouse, Sir Ivor Richardson, Sir David Beattie, Sir Barry O'Regan, Sir John Jeffries. Most of the individual caricatures had appeared in the Otago Daily Times. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - Sid Scales '79. Scales, the Otago Daily Times cartoonist, had sketched each Judge on his first sitting day in Dunedin; these caricatures were then published in the ODT. In the late 1970s, the Wellington District Law Society commissioned a compilation of caricatures of all the judges then sitting in Wellington, both Court of Appeal and High Court. "Not every Judge was pleased with the manner of his depiction" (Hugh Rennie (see AT 13/14/1 14 January 1996). Some judges who had not sat in Dunedin may have had to be sketched for the first time. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, 204 x 630 mm. Provenance: Donated by Hugh Rennie of Wellington, in 1979. Commissioned in the late 1970s by the Wellington District Law Society, and made available to lawyers on subscription.

Date: 30 July 1982

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

By: Mackley, Ian Chappell, 1928-2016

Reference: EP/1982/2562-F

Description: Governor-general Sir David Beattie and dancers from the National School of Ballet receive instructions from choreographer Liz Davies at Government House. The ballet under rehersal is 'Manco Capac' by Gary Brain. Photographed by Evening Post staff photographer Ian Mackley on the 30th of July 1982. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate film negative, 35mm

Date: 1978 - 1981

From: Gooch, Mitchell and MacDiarmid Ltd :[Architectural plans. 1906-1995].

By: Mitchell & Mitchell and Partners (Firm)

Reference: Plans-2002-058-032-081/086

Description: Includes floor plans and perspective sketch looking east from Arlington Street flats. Includes a design for the tablet commemorating the opening by Sir David Beattie in October 1981. Quantity: 6 plan(s). Physical Description: Ink drawings on tracing paper, sizes from 410 x 590 mm to 590 x 800 mm.

Date: [1960s-1980s]

From: Rowling, Wallace Edward, 1927-1995 :Official photographs

Reference: PAColl-9589-4

Description: Miscellaneous photographs of Rowling in political activities overseas and at home. Quantity: 50 b&w original photographic print(s). 12 colour original photographic print(s).

Date: 1980s

Reference: Eph-A-MUSIC-WYO-1980s

Description: Includes: 1980: Wellington Youth Orchestra, leader Glenda Rogers, conducted by William Southgate. Wellington Town Hall 2 August 1980. Programme Wanted! An original composition for orchestra from a young composer. First prize $400 plus performance by the Wellington Youth Orchestra. Flyer (2 copies) 1981: Wellington Cathedral Autumn Festival. Lunchtime concert by the Wellington Youth Orchestra. Conductor William Southgate; leader Bruce Corlett. 28 April 1981. Programme / flyer Wellington Youth Orchestra prospectus 1981. Musical director William Southgate 1982: Wellington Youth Orchestra prospectus 1982 1983: Wellington Youth Orchestra prospectus 1983. Musical director William Southgate; plus letter advising the concerts to be held in the first half of that year Wellington Youth Orchestra conducted by William Southgate in the distinguished presence of His Excellency the Governor General Sir David Beattie GCMG, QC and Lady Beattie. Wellington Town Hall, 1 October 1983. Programme (2 copies) Wellington Youth Orchestra conducted by William Southgate in the presence of H.E. the Governor-General, conducted by William Southgate. Wellington Town Hall, 3 October 1981. programme (2 copies) and small yellow flyer Wellington Youth Orchestra, conducted by William Southgate. Wellington Town Hall, 1 October [1983]. Small yellow flyer 1984: 25th celebration concert of the Wellington Youth Orchestra. September 1984. Programme (2 copies) 1985: Wellington Youth Orchestra, conductor William Southgate; leader Donna Livingstone. Wellington Town Hall, 28 September 1985. Programme, and small red flyer 1986: Wellington Youth Orchestra. Conductor William Southgate; leader Anna Debnam. [Concert, undated]. Programme Wellington Youth Orchestra. Conductor William Southgate, senior tutor Elsa Jensen; leader Anna Debnam. Concert. Greytown Town Hall, 27 September 1986. Programme Wellington Youth Orchestra, conductor William Southgate; sponsor Commercial Union. Wellington Town Hall, 4 October 1986. Small blue flyer (2 copies) 1987: Wellington Youth Orchestra; conductor William Southgate, leader Tim Deighton. And introducing 1987 Young Composer competition winner David Liebert "But came the waves". Wellington Town Hall, 26 September 1987. Programme (2 copies) and yellow flyer (2 copies) 1989: Wellington Youth Orchestra. Musical director William Southgate, joint leaders Yid-ee Goh and Aneela Pancha. Guest conductor Ari Angervo. Wellington Town Hall, 21 May 1989. Programme and red flyer (Programme included Lilburn composition) Wellington Youth Orchestra; joint leaders Yid-ee Goh and Aneela Pancha; conducted by William Southgate (With soloists Sam Konise and Katherine Dienes). Wellington Town Hall, 5 August [1989]. Programme Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s) containing 31 pieces of ephemera. Physical Description: Offset prints on fliers and booklets, sizes below 240 mm.

Date: 1981

Reference: Eph-A-FIRE-1981-01

Description: Folded card containing a list of the members of the official party, and a programme of the ceremony. Speakers included Fire Commander C W Gray, Mayor Mr F R Miller, Rear-Admiral E C Thorne, Rev W J Gaudin. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset print on card folded to 172 x 114 mm. Provenance: Donated by the New Zealand Fire Service, Wellington, in 2012. Transfers: Taken in by Published, transfers made from there..

Date: 8 Mar 2000 - 08 Mar 2000

From: Government House oral history project Stage II

By: Brown, James, 1925-

Reference: OHInt-0642/1

Description: Jim Brown was born in Christchurch in 1925. Gives details of his family background and childhood home on a farm at Russells Flat in Canterbury. Recalls being taught to shoot, fish and box by his father. Mentions that he was in the Army for World War II and the Korean War. Talks about attending school in Fendalton, boarding with his aunties and being an altar boy. Describes getting prizes for boxing at Christchurch Boys' High School and mentions being a welterweight in the Army. Recalls being in army cadets at school and the feeling of responsibility. Describes winning a scholarship to Duntroon and being there from 1945 to 1947. Discusses being posted to Japan in 1948 for the occupation. Talks about his hearing loss from years of working in tanks and with gunfire. Describes being aide de camp for Keith Stewart in 1948 and going to Government House. Describes being in Korea in 1951 and 1952 and his feelings about battle. Recalls returning to New Zealand and marrying Patricia Sutton. Talks about becoming Comptroller at Government House in 1961. Mentions General McKinnon. Describes how Lord Cobham was the Governor-General at the time. Discusses forms of address and his duties including financial duties. Discusses being the first New Zealand born Comptroller. Comments on the relationship between Lord Cobham and the Prime Minister, Keith Holyoake. Mentions that David Williams was the Official Secretary. Recalls the visit of the King and Queen of Thailand. Describes the controversy over the Cobhams' cars. Mentions Mac the chauffeur. Describes becoming an instructor at Duntroon from 1962 to 1965 then going to Waiouru and Linton with the Army. Mentions being Commissioner of Civil Defence from 1971 to 1977 before becoming Official Secretary at Government House in 1977. Recalls interviews with both Sir Denis Blundell, Governor-General when he first arrived, and his replacement Sir Keith Holyoake. Recalls escorting Sir Keith Holyoake to London to get his commission. Describes talking to the Queen. Discusses his daily routine as Official Secretary, the Governor-General's diary and the hierarchy at Government House. Comments on the relationship between Robert Muldoon and Governors-General Sir Keith Holyoake and Sir David Beattie. Mentions Holyoake's health. Discusses the redecoration of Government House by Lady Beattie and the committee she convened, Friends of the House (FROTH). Discusses the 1984 snap election, a media party being held at the time of its announcement and the reaction of journalists. Gives details regarding the proroguing of Parliament. Discusses the 1981 Waitangi Day protests and the 1985 Waitangi Day standoff when Sir David Beattie was kept waiting. Talks about the relationship of David Lange with the Governor-General, the Official Secretary's relationship with the Secretary to the Cabinet and communication with the secretary at Buckingham Palace. Discusses family at Government House mentioning the mother of Sir David Beattie and family weddings. Interviewer(s) - Hugo Manson Quantity: 5 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 4.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3403.

Date: 1977

From: Hancock, Kathleen Montagu, 1915-2004: Collection

Reference: PAColl-10670-131

Description: Colour and black and white photographic prints relating to Samoa, dated 1977. Also includes images of Sir Robert and Lady Rex at Niue Island being knighted by Governor General of New Zealand, Sir David Beattie; and Indian cane cutters harvesting sugar cane in Lautoka, Fiji. Some prints have caption information inscribed verso. Also includes photograph of 'Vailima' the former house of Robert Louis Stevenson near Apia. Title transcribed from original enclosure. Quantity: 18 b&w original photographic print(s). 4 colour original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Colour and black and white photographic prints. Transfers: Negatives originally enclosed with this group of prints at Library reference 35mm-109845 to 35mm-109853.. Processing information: Negatives were separated from prints and rehoused for reasons of preservation and storage.

Date: 1 November 1982

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

By: Reid, Philip John, 1954-

Reference: EP/1982/3767-F

Description: Governor-general Sir David Beattie and Lady Beattie inspecting the new kitchen at Government House, Wellington. Photographed 1 November 1982 by Evening Post staff photographer Phil Reid. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s) 35mm negative strip comprising 3 images. Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate film negative, 35mm

Date: 1983

From: [Ephemera of quarto size relating to notable buildings in New Zealand]

Reference: Eph-B-BUILDINGS-Wellington-1983-01

Description: Programme and order of proceedings for the opening ceremony for the building adjacent to the Wellington Town Hall. Speakers and performers included Ngati Poneke welcome party, mayor Sir Michael Fowler, the Minister of Local Governmen the Honourable Allan Highet, pianist Rae de Lisle, His Grace the Duke of Wellington, Governor General Sir David Beattie, presenter Sharon Crosbie, director of ceremonies Phillip O'Shea. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Booklet of 4 pages, 297 x 210 mm.

Date: 1970 - 1999

Reference: Eph-A-VICEREGAL-1970/1999

Description: Includes: 1970: Invitation on the occasion of presentation of Gold Awards by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh. Government House, 13 March 1970. Card 1981: Reception to Hon Sir David Beattie. Wakefield House, 11 June 1981. Flier / reply form 1987: Invitation from Sir Paul and Lady Reeves to Ms Sonja Davies and partner at a garden reception. Government House, 12 February 1987. Card 1989: Summer garden party by kind permission of and in the presence of Her Excellency Lady Reeves. Government House Wellington, 28 January 1989. Invitation card with drawings by Janet Paul 1990: Reception at Government House, 18 June 1990. Invitation cards from Sir Paul and Lady Reeves to Peter Scott [National Librarian], and to Margaret Calder [Chief Librarian Alexander Turnbull Library]. 1990: "Nga Moteatea" launch. Government House, 9 November 1990. Inviation card to Margaret Calder 1990: Order of ceremony for the swearing-in of Dame Catherine Tizard GCMG, DBE as Governor-General. Parliament House, 12 December 1990 (2 copies) 1993: Reception at Government House, 17 August 1993. Invitation card from Governor-General Dame Catherine Tizard to Joan McCracken. 1997: Governor-General and Lady Hardie-Boys invite Margaret Calder to a reception marking the 50th anniversary of the British Council in New Zealand. Government House, 18 April 1997. Invitation card 1997: Governor-General and Lady Hardie-Boys invite Sonja Davies to a reception for former members of Parliament. Government House, 1 May 1997. Invitation card 1997: Governor-General and Lady Hardie-Boys invite Sonja Davies to the offical ceremony to launch the New Zealand Order of Merit. Ballroom Government House Wellington, 6 May 1997. Invitation card 1998: Welcome to Government House; home of the Governor-General of New Zealand. Open days, 14-15 March 1998. Pamphlet Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Letterpress, colour prints, sizes varying

Date: 7 February 1984

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

Reference: EP/1984/0579-F

Description: The Governor-General Sir David Beattie and Taitokerau Elder Sir James Henare, seated outside the Meeting House at Waitangi. Photographed by an Evening Post staff photographer on the 7th of February 1984. The Governor General was waiting to speak with protestors. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s) 35mm negative strip comprising 3 images. Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate film negative, 35mm

Date: 10 August 1914

By: Beattie, David Stuart (Hon Sir), 1924-2001

Reference: PAColl-1625

Description: Group includes J Beattie, father of donor Quantity: 1 b&w copy photographic print(s). Provenance: Presented to Sir David Beattie by RSA

Date: 1993

By: Campion, Edith, 1923-2007

Reference: Eph-D-COSTUME-1993-02

Description: An arrangement of text with a decorative pseudo-Victorian border. Lists shoes formerly owned by Suzy Aikem, Sheilah Winn, Burton Silver, Sir Tosswill Woollaston, Sir Edmund Hillary, Keri Hulme, Sir Robert Muldoon, Sir David Beattie, Royd Kennedy, Grant Fox, Steve Parr, Barbara Kendall, Naomi Diachuk (Lange), John Walker, Edith Campion, Sir Richard Hadlee, Alison Holst, Dame Malvina Major, Mark Todd. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on poster.. 4 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Photolithograph, 583 x 210 mm. Provenance: Donated by Edith Campion in 1993. Transfers: To Ephemera Collection - Various progammes and other material - To Photographic Archive - Various photographs - To Oral History Collection - One cassette tape.

Date: 20 Apr 2000

From: Government House oral history project Stage II

By: Canham, Paul George, 1933-

Reference: OHInt-0642/3

Description: Paul Canham was born in Wellington in 1933. Mentions the death of a brother in the Napier earthquake. Describes how his grandfather, a sailor, was an active trade unionist who was the first chair of the Auckland Waterside Workers' Union. Mentions his grandfather's involvement in the waterside and Waihi Miners' strike, being blacklisted and involvement in the formation of the Labour Party. Describes how his father, George Canham, worked with the Post Office and was secretary of the New Zealand Rationalist Association. Mentions attending Timaru Boys' High School and going on an American Field Service (AFS) Scholarship to Connecticut, USA. Discusses attending Victoria University and his thesis on American whalers which resulted in the publication `New England whalers in New Zealand waters'. Talks about marrying Diane Alderton. Describes teaching at Matamata College, Hauraki Plains College, Heretaunga College and Hutt Valley High School. Discusses issues in high schools in the 1970s including hair length and corporal punishment. Mentions Trevor and Lauris Edmond. Discusses being principal of Wanganui College from 1979-1985. Gives details of racism, the introduction of Maori studies and the impact of teacher Ian Cormack. Mentions his own learning of the Maori language. Describes the background to his appointment as Official Secretary at Government House. Recalls his interview with the SIS. Describes two weeks at Buckingham Palace and discusses the routine and culture there. Describes a two month apprenticeship with Jim Brown and training from Patrick Millen. Discusses links with the Government and the position of the Secretary to Cabinet held by Marie Shroff. Mentions Government House staff including Comptroller Norm Richardson and Richard Sweetzer. Talks about some time with Sir David Beattie as Governor-General before Sir Paul Reeves took the position. Discusses Sir Paul's conception of the role of Official Secretary and changes in style between Sir David Beattie and Sir Paul Reeves. Mentions the role of his wife Diane Canham. Discusses David Lange's selection of Sir Paul as Governor-General. Describes the input of Sir Paul into the Maori Language Bill, the Fisheries deal and iwi radio. Talks about David Lange's health. Discusses Waitangi Day, the decision not to go to Waitangi in 1986, the head butting of an aide de camp at Waitangi in 1987 and intimidation in 1988. Mentions Sir Paul Reeves' ability to defuse a situation. Describes the daily routine at Government House and forms of address. Comments on the networks in Government. Discusses visits by the Royal family and difficulties with timing and travel arrangements. Recalls the 1990 Royal tour. Mentions visiting royalty from other countries including Belgium, Denmark, Sweden and Spain. Describes visits by the Pope and a visit by the Israeli President. Discusses contact with Buckingham Palace by Government House and by the Cabinet office. Discusses attempts to diminish Government House. Discusses Sir Paul Reeves and the media, some statements he made and the `pig incident' in Vanuatu. Discusses his role in advising Ratu Sir Penaia Ganilau during the 1987 Fiji coup. Comments on his later becoming chair of the commission on Fiji. Mentions the Maori loans affair and an incident when an egg was thrown at the Governor-General. Comments on the role of Lady Reeves. Discusses the resignation of David Lange, the sacking of Roger Douglas and Geoffrey Palmer as Prime Minister. Discusses the impact of the Constitution Act 1987 on the Governor-General's prerogative. Talks about security concerns and the role of the Diplomatic Protection Service (DPS). Describes the transition from Geoffrey Palmer to Mike Moore as Prime Minister. Discusses Sir Paul Reeves' Maori advisers including Huirangi Waikerepuru and Tipene O'Regan. Talks about the relationship between Sir Paul and the Maori Queen. Comments on the role of religion in the lives of Sir Paul and Lady Reeves. Comments on challenges faced by Sir Paul Reeves between different factions of Maori. Gives details leading to the appointment of Ken Richardson as the next Official Secretary. Gives details of his subsequent employment. Interviewer(s) - Hugo Manson Quantity: 5 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 5 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3404.

Date: 29 Feb 2000

From: Government House oral history project Stage II

By: Richardson, Kenneth Lionel, 1932-

Reference: OHInt-0642/6

Description: Ken Richardson was born in Liverpool in 1932. Recalls joining the New Zealand Public Service in London in 1958, emigrating to New Zealand and working in Treasury and then the Departments of Immigration and Labour. Describes being an Attache (Immigration) and Vice-consul in the Netherlands from 1968-1973, returning to New Zealand and being given the job of formulating new immigration policy for Norman Kirk as Prime Minister. Comments on the role of Auckland MP Norman Douglas. Mentions the death of Norman Kirk. Describes Bill Rowling. Discusses working for the Minister of Immigration Air Commodore Frank Gill and other Cabinet Ministers Allan Highet and Brian Talboys. Describes working in the New Zealand High Commission in London from 1981 to 1984 as assistant to the High Commissioner Les Gandar. Mentions his role in liaising with Buckingham Palace. Describes returning to New Zealand to work for Robert Muldoon and the fall of the National Government. Describes how he was principal private secreatry for Prime Ministers David Lange, Geoffrey Palmer and Mike Moore from 1984 to 1990. Comments on the lack of consulation with Government before decisions are made at Government House. Mentions the cost of refurbishment of Government House under Sir David Beattie. Recalls the feeling in Government that Government House had to be more accountable. Describes the 1989 review of Government House and changes to its administration including the removal of the position of Comptroller. Comments that the Governor-General is Commander in Chief of the Armed Services and the Comptroller was a link with the defence forces. Comments on Sir David Beattie and the hikoi at Waitangi and differences between him and Sir Paul Reeves including their backgrounds. Describes applying for the job of Official Secreatary in 1990 and getting it. Discusses Dame Catherine Tizard's style as Governor-General and her relationship with Prime Minister Jim Bolger. Discusses daily routines. Comments on the Honours system and the procedure for the presentation of credentials. Discusses the advent of Open Days at Government House and changes in the invitation list. Discusses the need for accessibility of Government House while retaining the mana of the office. Comments on the 1990 Royal tour. Discusses staff changes as a result of the review. Interviewer(s) - Hugo Manson Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3407.

Date: 20 Dec 1997

From: Government House oral history project Stage I

By: Bath, Joycelyn, 1922-

Reference: OHInt-0636/1

Description: Joy Bath was born in Island Bay, Wellington in 1922. Gives details of the Neale family on her paternal side. Mentions her great grandfather Henry Neale was in New Zealand before the Treaty of Waitangi. Describes how her father Jasper Neale was Manager of the Union Steam Ship Company. Talks about her maternal grandmother coming to Bluff and marrying Alex Sangster. Describes her family life at Oriental Bay, going to the Roseneath School, the Terrace School and then Queen Margaret College. Talks in detail about the College and becoming School Secretary and Art Mistress there. Recalls marrying Fred Bath in 1946 and his early career as a teacher. Mentions he also worked in the army. Summarises his army career and a position in Japan Army Education. Discusses becoming the Comptroller at Government House in 1974, a position he held until 1983 during the terms as Governor General of Sir Denis Blundell, Sir Keith Holyoake and Sir David Beattie. Notes that he took the position over from Henry Hoare. Explains the job as comptroller as being the person in charge of the Governor General's diary routine. Comments on Fred Bath's suitability for the job. Mentions his hospitality and discretion. Describes living in a house in the grounds at Government House. Discusses receptions, hostessing, etiquette, curtseying and concerns about dress. Talks about liaising with the ladies-in-waiting and aides de camp and becoming known as `Auntie Joy'. Talks about Fred Bath's daily routine and planning. Discusses the ceremony of the Opening of Parliament and the routine of investitures. Recalls a dinner party for the people who had lived in Government House in Auckland. Refers to Sir Charles Mappin, Lord Ballantrae and Sally and Richard Blundell. Mentions the butler Robert Sisson-Stretch. Discusses royal visits and talking to the Queen. Mentions the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Charles, Diana, Princess of Wales and Princess Anne. Gives impressions of the attitudes of the wives of the Governors-General to the job. Describes changes to Goverment House under the Beatties. Refers to Richard Sweetzer, honorary aide de camp. Comments on the protest at Waitangi when the Governor-General's (Holyoake's) car was rocked. Discusses the effect of the job on Sir Keith Holyoake. Interviewer(s) - Hugo Manson Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3395.

Date: 22 Dec 1997

From: Government House oral history project Stage I

By: Beattie, David Stuart (Hon Sir), 1924-2001

Reference: OHInt-0636/2

Description: Sir David Beattie was born in Sydney, Australia in 1924. Gives details of his family background. Mentions great grandfather Captain Bendall of Oriental Bay. Discusses his Australian background on his father's side. Talks about the life of his mother Una Beattie (nee King) who died in 1997. Mentions separation from her husband, the Depression and World War II. Describes going to Dilworth Boarding School where he was head prefect and mentions being captain of the first eleven and the first fifteen. Describes doing law at Auckland University. Summarises his legal career and progress from the Crown Prosecutor's Office, to being a barrister, Queen's Counsel, Judge of the Supreme Court then of the Court of Appeal. Briefly talks about big trials in which he was involved including that of Dr Sutch, Ananda Marga, Erich Geiringer and the Progressive Youth Movement. Describes being chair of the Royal Commission on Courts before becoming Governor General in 1980. Lady Norma Beattie was born in Auckland in 1925. Describes how her father was a marine engineer and her brother, Graham McDonald, served on the same ship as Sir David during World War II. Mentions how her grandmother, Sarah Blunden, came to New Zealand at the age of seventeen and married George Blunden who was much older. Describes how her mother was a nurse known as `Mrs Mack' the district nurse. Recalls attending schools in Auckland, becoming a nurse and meeting Sir David. Mentions doing maternity nursing. Sir David describes having been on an assignment to the Cook Islands to try Premier Sir Albert Henry for corruption when appointed to Government House. Discusses not being appointed Chief Justice. Mentions an interview with Sir Robert Muldoon and comments on their relationship. Gives impressions of Government House and taking over the role of Governor-General from Sir Keith Holyoake. Describes restoration and refurbishiment to the House at their instigation. Describes the political situation of the 1981-1984 government, with a majority of one, and implications for him as Governor-General. Comments on the public exposure of the role. Explains the roles of the official secretary Colonel Jim Brown and the Comptroller Colonel Fred Bath. Talks about his correspondence with the Queen. Mentions the Falklands War, the 1981 Springbok Tour and a Royal Tour shortly after. Discusses the Springbok Tour and its effect on New Zealand. Recalls discussions with Muldoon and comments on his effect on people. Backgrounds the hikoi at the 1984 Waitangi Day celebrations, his decision to meet it and waiting for the hikoi. Mentions Sir James Henare, Sir Hepi te Heu Heu, Ben Couch, Hiwi Tauroa, the Commissioner of Police, Mr Thompson, Eva Rickard, the Harawira family and Tame Iti. Describes having an egg thrown at him and a bomb being thrown over the fence of Government House. Discusses the change of etiquette as the role of Governor General becomes New Zealand oriented. Talks about Lady Beattie opening up Government House. Mentions the butler and valet, Sir Robert Sisson-Stretch. Describes going to Government House in Auckland two or three months a year. Talks about the 1981 Royal Tour, the visit of Charles and Diana and being guardian to Prince Edward while he was at Wanganui Collegiate. Discusses the wage-price freeze and the 1984 snap election. Gives a background to the election mentioning the anti-nuclear debate, Marilyn Waring and Mike Minogue. Describes the conduct of the election and the Muldoon-Lange debate. Explains the constitutional position of the Governor General. Recalls the gravity of the financial situation. Comments on travelling as the Governor General and meeting people. Mentions his mother Una Beattie lived at Government House until the age of ninety. Briefly talks about the appointment of Sir Paul Reeves as his successor. Interviewer(s) - Hugo Manson Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 2.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3396.

Date: 1978-1993, 2002-2003

From: Catley, Christine McKelvie Cole (Dame), 1922-2011 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-11651-257

Description: Correspondence (letters and printed emails) mainly relates to manuscripts submitted to Cape Catley Ltd. Only some of the correspondents' names are indexed here. Also parts of some manuscripts and notes on Bill Reeves autobiography. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter

Date: 1940s - 1990s

From: Gnatt, Poul Rudolph, 1923-1995 :Photographs

By: I & G Krog (Firm); Ashton, John Hammond, 1917-2010

Reference: PAColl-10339

Description: Collection of portraits of Poul Gnatt, members of his family, and others, by a range of largely unidentified photographers from the 1940s to 1990s. Includes portraits ranging from formal studio portraits to snapshots. Portraits of Gnatt include one with manuscript dedication to his mother dated 1959; Gnatt by Val Adamson of Melbourne; image of Gnatt with others in Oslo in 1980, and a portrait of Gnatt and his sister Kirsten Ralov embracing, dated 1962 by John Ashton. Also features a photograph by Keith Woods showing Gnatt seated on the steps of his Wellington home holding one of his baby sons and Sally the family dog by his side. Includes formal portrait of a lady seated, taken in the Danish studio of I & G Krog - this may be a portrait of Gnatt's mother. Other images include those of Gnatt and his wife Rigmor in the garden of their home in Otaki, and Gnatt wearing formal academic regalia following the conferment of his honorary degree of Doctor of Literature from Victoria University, in 1994. Group photograph of Gnatt and his extended family includes names and ages of individuals and the words "Happy Christmas!", circa 1986. Also includes photograph of Poul Gnatt and his Excellency David Beattie, Governor-General of New Zealand, together with Lady Beattie, at the investiture of Gnatt's Queen's Service Order in 1983. Quantity: 11 b&w original photographic print(s) (including one in a frame). 5 colour original photographic print(s).