Mataroa (Ship : 1926-1957)

Date: [ca 1927]

From: Various photographers :Prints from panorama negatives

Reference: PA6-344A

Description: Panoramic view of Pipitea Wharf, Wellington, showing the SS 'Mataroa', taken ca 1927 by R P Moore Arrangement: Original negative at Pan-2037 Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Photographic print

Date: [ca 1920s-1940s]

Reference: PAColl-6881

Description: A large collection of negatives concentrating on the Otago area. They include images of: Byrd's and Ellsworth's expeditions; Sir Joseph Ward's funeral procession along Dee Street, Invercargill; snow scenes in Dunedin; the 1926, 1928, 1938 and 1939 Saunders Cup; the 1928 Annette Kellerman cup; ploughing match in Taieri and Outram; the 1936 and 1938 Dunedin show; league test 1928; cup winners of the Cornwell Cup (possibly for yachting?); HMS Australia; yachting in Broad Bay 1927 and 1928; 1936 New Zealand surfing championships; a Karitane home in 1938; Waikouaiti races; Otago athletic championships 1937; the launch Annabella in Dunedin harbour; an athletics event including girls' hurdling; pipers round the Robert Burns statue in the Octagon; an amateur dramatics production of a play set in the 19th century; steam ships; the opening of the railway at Roxburgh; a children's party on HMS Dunedin; storm damage in 1937; celebrations in Kaikoura 1940; skating at Alexandra 1938; fire at Seacliff Hospital; Waitaki Dam; air raid precautions in 1939; trotting races; Portobello regatta 1909; Ellison's funeral; a series of 22 negatives of stuffed birds at the Otago University Museum; the opening of a Maori church at Otakou; an Auckland vs Otago rugby match; the opening of the Clydevale bridge; and Otago golf championship 1937. The photographer was Field. Arrangement: Negatives housed at 1/4-034982 to 035760, 035779 to 035871, 035916 to 036295, 036699 to 036914, 038264 to 038353, 038364 to 038476 and 052188 to 052355 Quantity: 1839 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film and glass ¼ plate negatives

Date: [ca 1927]

From: Various photographers :Prints from panorama negatives

Reference: PA6-344B

Description: Panoramic view of Pipitea Wharf, Wellington, showing the SS 'Mataroa', taken ca 1927 by R P Moore Arrangement: Original negative at Pan-2037 Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Photographic print

Date: [Circa 1927]

From: Moore, Robert Percy, 1881-1948 :Panoramic photographs of New Zealand

Reference: Pan-2037-F

Description: Panoramic view of the SS Mataroa moored at Pipitea Wharf, Wellington, circa 1927. Shed no. 35 is on the right. A steam engine towing a large goods van is on the wharf to the right of the ship. A small tugboat is drawn up alongside the Mataroa on the sea side. Cranes on the wharf. Oriental Bay and Mount Victoria are seen across Wellington Harbour in the distance on the left. Photograph taken by Robert Percy Moore. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - "S.S." Mataroa Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Panoramic negative 24.7 x 102.6 cm

Date: [1930s-1950s]

By: Williams, L, active 1930s; Dominion (Newspaper)

Reference: PAColl-9777

Description: Photographs of a variety of subjects, including Wellington buildings, ships, and tourist scenes, taken ca 1930s. A number of the photographs were taken by The Dominion. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 21 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Photographic prints

Date: 1955-1971

By: Hill, Morris James, 1929-2002

Reference: PA-Group-00375

Description: Wellington, openings of Parliament, politicians, Governors General, show personalities, Antarctic teams, police, army, visiting diplomats and heads of state, ship visits, memorials, RNZAF, fighter planes and fighter plane training, rugby and rugby players and selectors, film censorship, conferences, agricultural air shows, artists, royalty, manufacturing industries, models and fashion parades, New Zealand Players, etc Source of title - Title supplied by Library Arrangement: Negatives housed at 35mm-18037 to 18703, 120-0881 to 0959, 1/4-071736 to 072044, 1/2-177020 to 177461. Quantity: 1483 b&w original negative(s) 78 120 strips comprising 158 images, 666 35mm strips comprising 1,976 images, 308 1/4 plate negs, 441 1/2 plate negs. Total images 2,883. Finding Aids: Library generated negative registers provide a good access point to this collection. The negatives are listed within subject groupings.. Processing information: Originally arranged and described in 1995. Reference number changed from PAColl-4814 to PA-Group-00375 in 2009.

Date: 11 Jan 1944 - 11 Jan 1994

From: National Council of Women: Narratives from a century - oral history project

By: Dixon, Barbara Mary, 1909-2006

Reference: OHInt-0387/06

Description: Barbara Mary Dixon (Mary) has previously been interviewed as part of World War II Project. While this interview repeats much of her past, this summary will concentrate on her work with National Council of Women. Gives reasons for coming to New Zealand in 1935 - husband had farms in King Country. Recalls travelling on the `Mataroa'. Elaborates on husband's war experience and refers to his letters written during war - explains how friends still enjoy reading them. Joined Women's Division of Federated Farmers (1936) and is one of its oldest members. Through this became involved with National Council of Women. Gives impressions on lack of class distinction in NCW. Mentions friendship with Sir Keith Holyoake. Was also involved with Pan Pacifica and the parish (Anglican). Talks about involvement with Plunket - was on the first Committee of the Nelson Day Nursery. Describes the women involved with NCW, mostly between 30 and 35 years. Recalls Mavis Tiller, Alison Roxburgh and Karen Glasgow. Explains her actions during the Year of the Family. Describes husband's needs once he developed Alzheimers disease and giving up community work. Recalls that husband was the first farmer in New Zealand to become President of the Chamber of Commerce and that he was awarded the Queens Jubilee Medal for his public work. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Nelson Other - Also interviewed as part of World War II Project Interviewer(s) - Mary Tallon Venue - Nelson Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-006300 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB-1442. One photocopy of photograph of Mary Dixon

Date: Jan - Apr 1951

From: Snowden, Rita Frances, 1907-1999 : Papers

Reference: MSX-9296

Description: Triplicate book of letters written by Snowden while on board the ship 'Mataroa' and in England. The letters are addressed variously "Dear everybody, dear folk, dear ones, dear people and dear friends". The book reads like a journal with letters spread over multiple days. Describes shipboard life and arrival and travel in England. Only one copy of the triplicate remains in the book. Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: MSS

Date: 1930

Reference: Eph-A-SHIP-1930

Description: Includes: 1930: New Zealand Shipping Company: R.M.S. "Rangitata". Menu. Luncheon. May 7th 1930 New Zealand Shipping Company: R.M.S. "Rangitata". [Booklet with photographs and deck plan. 1930] New Zealand Shipping Company. New Zealand line. Travel third class in comfort [Brochure listing third-class fares and sample menus. ca 1930] 1930s?: Huddart Parker Ltd :"M.V. Wanganella", Wellington. Huddart Parker Line. [Luggage sticker. 1930s?] Huddart Parker Ltd :"M.V. Wanganella", Sydney. Huddart Parker Line. [Luggage label. 1930s?] Huddart Parker Ltd : Travel in comfort, Huddart Parker Line / "M.V. Wanganella", Sydney. Huddart Parker Line. [Luggage label with attached red string. 1930s?] Matson Lassco Oceanic. Hawaii, South Seas, New Zealand, Australia. Your ticket [Envelope. 1930s] Peninsula & Oriental S.N.Co. P&O S N Co. to London via Suez; travel at its best! [Bookmark? 1930s?] Shaw Savill & Albion Ltd. Home via the Panama Canal, by RMS 'Mataroa' and RMS 'Tamaroa' [Booklet. 1930s] Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Letterpress, on labels, booklets and fliers, sizes varying up to 240 mm.

Date: 1957

Reference: PA1-o-1373

Description: Album of views of voyage to the United Kingdom by five young New Zealand women, on the ship 'Mataroa', 1957. Includes views on board the ship, Panama Canal, landmarks of London and other English localities, sunbathing, interior of school, frying egg on pavement, England vs West Indies at Lords' Cricket Ground, flat-hunting in Wimbledon. Source of title - Title supplied by Library The album was probably compiled by Miss Beverly Snell. Quantity: 1 album(s). Physical Description: Brown and tan vinyl covered album 16.7 x 22 cm

Date: [19--]

From: MacDonald family : Papers

Reference: 84-145-16

Description: S S Mataroa (Shaw Savill & Albion); Wellington Town Hall organ; card to Annie & Flora Johnson from Charlie, 1925; card from Beryl to her mother Muriel Balsom, 1978; card to Len & Muriel from Annie & Flora; in memoriam card for Sarah MacDonald, 1910; other postcards, and Christmas cards Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1957

From: New Zealand Seamen's Union : Records

Reference: 80-307-81/24

Description: Includes menus from Midland Hotel, Wellington; M V Dominion Monarch; R M S Mataroa, 1957 Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [between 1926-1957]

By: Wilson, active 20th century

Reference: 1/4-009833-G

Description: The steamship `Mataroa', between 1926-1957. Location and photographer unknown. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).

Date: Between 1947 and 1964

From: West, Harold Martin, 1920?-1987 :Shipping postcards and negatives

Reference: 1/4-026093-F

Description: The Shaw Savill & Albion ship Mataroa, photographed at the port of Napier, between 1947 and 1964, by Harold Martin West. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate negative 4 x 6.5 cm

Date: [between 1926-1957]

From: Original photographic prints and postcards from file print collection, Box 7

Reference: PAColl-6001-09

Description: The steamship `Mataroa',between 1926 and 1957. Location and photographer unknown. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom centre - S.S. "Mataroa" Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s) postcard.

Date: [between 1925-1957]

From: Evening post (Newspaper. 1865-2002) :Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post newspaper

Reference: 1/2-015130-G

Description: Ship `Mataroa', taken between 1926-1957. Location and photographer unknown. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).

Date: Between 1947 and 1964

From: West, Harold Martin, 1920?-1987 :Shipping postcards and negatives

Reference: 1/4-026094-F

Description: The Shaw Savill & Albion ship Mataroa, photographed at the port of Napier, between 1947 and 1964, by Harold Martin West. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate negative 4 x 6.5 cm

Date: after 1947

From: De Maus, David Alexander, 1847-1925 :Shipping negatives

By: Matheson, Catherine Euphemia, active 1932-1950

Reference: 1/1-003361-G

Description: Ships Mataroa and Port Pirie berthed at Port Chalmers, photographed, probably by Catherine Euphemia Matheson who took over the studio in 1932 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative

Date: 1957

From: Hill, Morris James, 1929-2002 :Negatives of Wellington, and national events and personalities

Reference: 1/2-177206-F

Description: The Mataroa leaving the wharf at wellington. A crowd of people watching from the wharf. Mount Victoria can be seen distantly in the background behind the ship. Photograph taken in 1957 by Morrie Hill. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).

Date: [Date unknown]

Reference: 1/2-015134-G

Description: Steamship `Mataroa', photographed in Wellington Harbour, probably by David James Aldersley. Aldersley has been suggested as the photographer due to the handwriting style of the photographers inscription and the `A' before the 4 digit identifying number. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom centre - S.S. Mataroa. A8627 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).