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Memorandum
2012.400.012
Department of Agriculture Memo
Memorandum from Department of Agriculture Branch Office to Mr R J Port Ashurst regarding brand and ear mark. Signed M R Rutherford - "Inspector of Stock, Registrar of Brands, Rabbit Inspector".... View Full Record
Invoice
2012.002.011
Invoice
Invoice from J Priest, Tinsmith, Waikanae to Mr W H Field for '1 Drip Pan with Outlet per Mr freeman'. Dated June 1 1909. (NB A drip pan is a sink).... View Full Record
License, Sporting
2011.400.006
Fishing License
General License to fish, Men's License Name: Leslie Hughey Port Leslie was a honorary ranger in Hemi Matenga Bush and caught some local Maori poaching pigeons. In the insuing fight he was knocked on the head, fell into a stream, and was not foun... View Full Record
Invoice
2012.002.013
Invoice
Invoice to the Waikanae Gun Club from Waikanae Co-operative Store for bread, butter, "L Glass" kero (kerosene) and "half cost telegram for bread".... View Full Record
Voucher
2012.400.014
Brand Registration Voucher
Voucher No. 36847 for Registration of Brand and Ear Mark for Mr R J Port. Signed by W R Rutherford.... View Full Record
Receipt
2012.002.015
Receipt
Receipt to J I & Est, W H Field C/- G H Field field Esq, from New Zealland Loan & Mercantile Agency Company Limited for Lambs with 'Mark I J F Ngarara'.... View Full Record
Bible
2012.002.016
Holy Bible
Holy Bible, presented to Louie Williamson 1898 as first prize "For regular attendance and good conduct during the year 1897" at St John's Boscombe Sunday School. From S. A. Selwyn, Vicar. Inside the bible is a bookmark. Slipped inside the front co... View Full Record
Pamphlet
2011.002.001
Waikanae School Jubilee Souvenir
Waikanae School Jubilee Souvenir 1896 - 1946. 28 Pages with photographs, black and white. Autograph page at back.... View Full Record
Diary
2011.600.001
Trooper/Lance Corporal Arthur James Brown 45752 War Diary 1944 — 1945
TROOPER A J BROWN 45752 1944 DIARY *** = illegible Ag = aerogram NOTES:- Sgt H Mills 29395 18 NZ Armoured Reg 2NZEF MEF Cpl J K Jones 15063 18 NZ Armoured Reg 2NZEF A E Stewart 17383 Vogel St, Clinton, South Otago D G Cotton 16... View Full Record
Book, Prayer
2011.002.003
Prayer Book
Prayer Book, leather bound, metal clasp. Inscription reads: John Simpson 1854.... View Full Record
Paybook
2011.600.002
Soldier's Pay Book for use on Active Service (A J Brown 45752)
Soldiers Paybook belonging to Arthur James Brown Service Number 45752. Dates included are for 1941.... View Full Record
Journal
2012.002.017
The Maunganuian
"The Maunganuian" unofficial journal of NZEF Monday 28 June 1915. Contains stories and poems by the soldiers during their journey from NZ to the front in WWI. At the back is a list of those on board - the "Fifth Reinforcements Ship's Roll".... View Full Record
Journal
2012.002.018
The Straggler's Echo
"The Straggler's Echo" unofficial journal of 26th Reinforcements, WWII.... View Full Record
Journal
2012.002.019
The Queue Ship
"The Queue Ship" journal produced by soldiers during their sea voyage to the front in WWII. Autographs inside front page. Contains stories and cartoons of a soldier's life on ship, usually with a comical slant.... View Full Record
Magazine
2012.600.003
Monarch Memories
Homeward Bound on the Dominion Monarch 17 Dec. 1945 — 23 Jan. 1946
"Monarch Memories" Souvenir Magazine from on board QSMV Dominion Monarch 17 December 1945 - 23 January 1946. Conatins stories, poems and cartoons of soldiers' experiences during WWII. A roll of passengers is at the back of the magazine.... View Full Record
Magazine
2012.002.021
Wellingtonian
"Wellingtonian" War Number, 1919. A magazine detaililng the efforts of Wellington College Old Boys during WWI. Contains articles, lists of those on active service, distinctions and the men who were wounded, missing or killed in action. Also contai... View Full Record
Magazine
2012.002.022
War Record
"War Record" Magazine booklet, containing information about WWII events and the aftermath, published by the Information Section of the NZ Prime Minister's Department 1946.... View Full Record
Letter
2012.002.023
Letter
Letter in Maori dated 26 Janurary 1886 from Wereta Pineaha. English translation: Motuiti January 26 1886 I, Wereta Pineaha agree to give this horse for the iwi. Raha is not the person to take the horse, the horse is for the iwi. Wereta Pine... View Full Record
Book
2012.002.024
Dinah Leaves School
"Dinah Leaves School" school book owned by Edna Carter at Reikorangi School 1918. Published by Hodder & Stoughton.... View Full Record
Book
2012.800.001
Big Bruce and Little Moss
"Big Bruce & Little Moss - A Tale for Schoolboys". Green leather covered book 80 pages long. Brought to New Zealand on the ship "Strathnaver" in 1874 by Amelia Rosetta Mason (later Kemsley) as a young girl.... View Full Record
Book
2012.400.025
Etiquette for Ladies & Gentlemen
Etiquette for Ladies & Gentlemen a small pocket book with information on etiquette and society. A blue hardcovered book with two colour plates near the front, and gold edges on pages. 126 pages. Published by Frederick Warne and Co., London.... View Full Record
Book
2012.002.025
Historic Trentham 1914 — 1917
Historic Trentham 1914 - 1917: The Story of a New Zealand Military training Camp, and some account of the daily round of the troops within its bounds. By Will Lawson. Hand-written dedication on title page: "To Henry with love and best wishes fro... View Full Record
Letter
2012.002.026
Letter
Letter to Tom Parata from G Colpman of 'Rikiorangi' (Reikorangi) regarding an entry into a New Year's Day Race called "The Bracelet" at the Waikanae Hack Racing Club. The bracelet was the prize for the winner. Letter is dated 18th December and th... View Full Record
Invoice
2012.400.004
Invoice from Otaki Mail
Invoice from The Otaki Mail to Mr R J Port for subscription from 28th April: "Per Quarter in Advance, 4s; Booked, 5s; by Post, 1s extra. Published every Tuesday and Friday Morning. Dr to Unwin and Penn Proprietors. The Only Newspaper Printed in t... View Full Record
Note, Promissory
2012.400.005
Promissory Note
"Hughey Please pay to David Rowland or bearer the sum of Four Pounds Sterling. J M carthy W Collier." The top left hand corner is missing. There was an inked stamp on the left which is mostly gone. The name of the recipient is also partially m... View Full Record
Note, Promissory
2012.400.007
Promissory Note
Note to Mr D Hughey from S Howall for 2000 posts and half days work on 10th March 1876. Total cost 50-4-0 (pounds). One penny stamp at bottom signed and dated by Samuel Howall.... View Full Record
Scrapbook
2012.400.009
Scrapbook
Scrapbook containing pages of cut-outs, pressed leaves (mostly ferns) and greeting cards. Back cover (green), but no front cover. 34 pages with items, 36 blank pages.... View Full Record
Paper Cut-Out
2012.400.010.1
Scrapbook cutout
Paper cut-out for scrapbook.... View Full Record
Paper Cut-Out
2012.400.010.2
Scrapbook cutout
Paper cut-out for scrapbook.... View Full Record
Paper Cut-Outs
2012.400.010.3
Scrapbook cutouts
Paper cut-outs of flowers for scrapbook.... View Full Record
Paper Cut-Outs
2012.400.010.4
Scrapbook cutouts
Paper cut-outs for scrapbook of rural scenes.... View Full Record
Paper Cut-Out
2012.400.010.5
Scrapbook cutout
Paper cut-out for scrapbook depicting farmhouse.... View Full Record
Paper Cut-Outs
2012.400.010.6
Scrapbook cutouts
Paper cuts out for scrapbook of groups of children.... View Full Record
Paper Cut-Outs
2012.400.010.7
Scrapbook cutouts
Paper cut-outs for scrapbook of small rural scenes... View Full Record
Paper Cut-Outs
2012.400.010.8
Scrapbook cutouts
Paper cut-outs for scrapbook of children, one of a black woman holding a baby.... View Full Record
Paper Cut-Outs
2012.400.010.9
Scrapbook cutouts
Paper cut-outs for scrapbook - sheet of flowers.... View Full Record
Paper Cut-Outs
2012.400.010.10
Scrapbook cutouts
Paper cut-outs for scrapbook of groups of children.... View Full Record
Paper Cut-Out
2012.400.010.11
Scrapbook cutout
Paper cut-out for scrapbook of a cat inside a glove.... View Full Record
Letter
2012.400.011
Letter from D W Port
Letter from David William Port to his grandfather (probably David Hughey). Reads: Waikanae June 23 1905 My Dear Grandpa I got the t school bag the other day and I thank you very very much for it, it is a very nice one. I have not used it yet... View Full Record
Card, Mourning
2012.400.013
Mourning Card for J A Sheppard
Funeral card with envelope. Reads: In Loving Memory of Jane Adams Sheppard (Beloved Wife of John Sheppard) Who Died At Avonrath Farm, Lauder, on 15th August, 1902. Aged 72 years "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God." For o... View Full Record
Letter
2012.400.015
Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company Letter Card. Printed by Waterlow & Sons Limited. London. England.
Letter to Mrs Port from Jack Craig, written on a Letter Card from the T.S.S "Mongollia" (Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company) October 1937. The card was posted in Freemantle Western Australia 25 Oct 1937 using a 2 pence Australian Postage... View Full Record
Card, Greeting
2012.400.016
Christmas Card
Christmas Greeting card to Sissa (Mary Elizabeth Port Jnr) from Uncle Alex. A pink strand of wool around the centre of the card holds the leaves together. Front of card bears a swastika* and the words: There are songs that grow Sweeter with sing... View Full Record
Card, Greeting
2012.400.017
Christmas Card
Christmas Greeting card with no handwritten message. Pre printed message says: "Every happiness gladden your Christmas" Picture of yellow flowers. Reverse side: Trade Mark Publishers by Royal Warrant Artistic Series Raphael Tuck & Sons Limite... View Full Record
Card, Greeting
2012.400.018
Greeting Card
New Year Greeting card with no handwritten message. Pre printed message says: "A bright New Year" Card in crescent moon shape with a picture of a full moon setting over a marshy landscape. W Hagelberg NF 121 copyright Reverse side: blank ... View Full Record
Book
2012.400.019
Jingles Jokes & Funny Folks
Children's book of verse with illustrations. Awarded to David W Port for "Attendance" -Waikanae School Prize 1900. Illustrated by Louis Wain, written by Clifton Bingham. Black and white with one colour plate. London: Ernest Nister New York:... View Full Record
Book
2012.400.020
Captain Cook's Voyages Round the World
Children's book of Captain Cook's Voyages. Awarded to Leslie Port for S.6 Boys - Waikanae School Prize 1919. Edited with Notes by D Laing Purves. Black and white with one black and white illustration. Edinburgh: W.P.Nimmo, Hay & Mitchell ... View Full Record
Book
2012.400.021
Southern Cross Histories No.1
Southern Cross Histories - school text book for standard 3. Published by Whitcombe & Tombs Limited - Christchurch, Wellington and Dunedin.... View Full Record
Book
2012.400.022
Longman's New Zealand Readers Book II
Longmans' New Zealand Readers Book 2 Black and white with some black and white pictures/illustrations. Published by Longmans, Green and Co. 39 Paternoster Row, London. New York and Bombay.... View Full Record
Book
2012.400.023
Birds Beasts and Fishes
Birds Beasts and Fishes, hard cover book by S H Hamer. Black and white with black and white illustrations. Published by Cassell and Company Limited - London, Paris, New York & Melbourne. Waikanae School, Second Prize to David Port Class III f... View Full Record
Book
2012.400.024
Our Wonderful World
Our Wonderful World, hard cover book by Alice Talwin Morris. Black and white with black and white and some colour illustrations. Published by Blackie and Son Limited - London, Glasgow, Dublin, Bombay. Waikanae School, Second Prize to Gertie P... View Full Record
Book
2012.400.026
Maoriland
Maoriland Illustrated Handbook to New Zealand. Issued by the Union Steam Ship Company of New Zealand (limited). Published by George Robertson & Co Limited, Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide and Brisbane. Includes information about all the areas of N... View Full Record
Book
2012.400.027
Whitcombe's Progressive Readers Fourth Primer
Whitcombe's Progressive Readers School book belonging to John Port. Published by Whitcombe and Tombs Limited Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin, Invercargill, NZ. London, Melbourne and Sydney. Black and white text with colour photos.... View Full Record
Book
2012.400.028
The Complete Letter Writer
The Complete Letter Writer - How to write a letter for all occasions, with numerous specimen letters. Published by Foulshan & Co., Ltd London. Black and white text. No pictures. Hard cover grey book with blue, black and white dust jacket.... View Full Record
Book
2012.400.029
Sunday — Reading for the Young 1904.
"Sunday", hard cover book with black and white illustrations. Published by Wells, Gardner, Darton & Co.- London. Waikanae School, Attendance Prize to David Port 1904.... View Full Record
Book
2012.400.030
Brave and True
"Brave & True", edited by Herbert Strang. Hard cover book with black and white illustrations and several colour plates. Published by Henry Froude and Hodder & Stoughton - London. Waikanae School, Awarded to Leslie Port 1912, signed by Geo Wats... View Full Record
Book
2012.400.031
The Story of a Pocket Bible
"The Story of a Pocket Bible", by George E Sargent, hard cover book with black and white illustrations. Published by The Religious Tract Society- London. Fielding Rd S.School, Ashhurst, Presented to Jack Port January 1st 1911.... View Full Record
Letter
2012.400.032
Letter from Mary Hughey
Letter from Mary Hughey to her parents in 1879. The transcription includes spelling and grammer that is in the original letter. Reads: Wellington July 18 1879 Dear Papa & Mama I hope that you are quite well as we are quite well. Dear Mam... View Full Record
Ledger
2012.400.033
Ledger
Ledger belonging to D W Port. First pages are A-Z, remaining pages are hand numbered. Includes records of sales of fruit and vegetables (pears, plums, apples, rhubarb, peas, beans, potatoes), honey, roosters, eggs and flowers. Records wages for fe... View Full Record
Postcard
2012.400.034
Postcard
Postcard to Mr & Mrs Port from Gwen Williams (no date). Picture on front is of pink and white flowers with foliage on a gold background, with the words "Good Wishes". The card was printed by J Beagles & Co Ltd England (which dates the manufacture o... View Full Record
Book, Prayer
2012.400.035
The Book of Common Prayer and Administration of the Sacraments, and the other Rites and ceremonies of the Church according to the use of the United Church of England and Ireland.
The Church Services Book of Common Prayer. Hand written dedication at front of book reads: Mrs M Simpson A small momento of genuine regard from her friend H P March 16 1866. Printed by George E Eyre and William Spottiswoode, London.... View Full Record
Book
2012.400.059
Golden Light Birthday Book
"A Friend's Wish" Golden Light Birthday Book for recording dates of birthdays of friends and acquaintances. Front Cover reads: A Friends Wish When the evening shadows gather And the sun's last rays I see, Heavenward wafted are my wishes Earnest... View Full Record
Report, Annual
2013.002.001
Waikanae Hack Racing Club. Annual Report and Balance—Sheet Year Ending, July 31, 1912.
Annual Report and Balance Sheet for the Waikanae Hack Racing Club 1912. Includes Committee's Report by President Geo (George) Watson and Income Expenditure Account and Balance Sheet, dated 21st August 1912, by Arthur Petherick FIANZ. Printed at the... View Full Record
Book
2013.400.181
The Young Woman's Companion
The Young Woman's Companion being a guide to every acquirement essential in forming the character of female servants; containing moral and religious letters, essays and tales; also, valuable receipts and directions, relating to domestic economy. P... View Full Record
Book
2013.400.182
Enquire Within Upon Everything
Enquire Within Upon Everything to which is added Enquire Within upon fancy Needlework. "Whether you wish to model a flower in wax; to study the rules of etiquette; to serve a relish for breakfast or supper; to plan a dinner for a large party or a s... View Full Record
Card, Report
2013.400.226
School Report
School report card for Mary Hughey. New Zealand Education Department Standard Certificate. Passed the fourth standard October 25 1883 at Foxton. Passed the Fifth Standard October 21 [no year] at Foxton. Education District of Wanganui... View Full Record
Card, Report
2013.400.227
School Report
School report card for Mary Hughey, no date. Te Aro School. Different subjects have been graded. The note inside: Mary has been slowly but surely improving all through this term, so I shall expect great things from her next term. J Thing.... View Full Record
Postcard, Picture
2013.400.231
Postcards
Postcards (3 copies same). Picture is of Waikanae Road and Railway bridges, Waikanae River can be seen along with the ford and willow trees behind which is a building. Some small buildings are only just visible in the distance. Bottom left: "The R... View Full Record
Letter
2013.400.230
Letter
Letter from Mary Hughey to her mother: Wellington August 15th My dear Mamma Miss Greenwood wishes me to tell you that the Spring Holidays will begin on Monday, August 18th 1879 & that school will reopen on Monday September 8th 1879. I remain... View Full Record
Receipt
2013.400.229
Life Insurance Policy Deposit Receipt
Government Life Insurance Department No. 87729 Agency Wellington 2.10.1899 Received from D Hughey by cheque the sum of nine pounds six shillings and three pence, being a Deposit by him on account of a Policy of Insurance on his life numbered 3553.... View Full Record
Letter
2013.400.228
Letter
Letter from J Port to Aunt & Uncle: Wellington Aug 9/79 Dear Aunt & Uncle I suppose you thought that I had forgotten to write to you, but as it is drawing near our holidays so I have more lessons to prepare on account of the examination. I was... View Full Record
Bond, Legal
2013.400.232
Bonus Certificate — Life Insurance
White paper certificate with brown printing and hand-writing in black ink. NZ Government Life Insurance Department Policy No. 70121 Table I Trienneial Investigation 31st December 1896 On the Life of Robert John Port Additon to Policy previousl... View Full Record
Card, Calling
2013.400.233
Calling Card
White calling card, rectagle with rounded coners. Preprinted in black ink: Mr & Mrs Henry R. Elder Waimahoe Waikanae Handwritten in ink: with many thanks for kind sympathy. Reverse side blank. ... View Full Record
Certificate
2013.400.235
Certificate of Title under Land Transfer Act (Duplicate Original)
"New Zealand" above British Coat of Arms. Reference: Warrant No 5/53 C.T. Vol. 76 Folio 240 P.R. Folio Proclamation 1523 Register Book Vol 356, folio 117 Certificate of Title under Land Transfer Act This Certificate, dated the nineteenth day... View Full Record
Memorandum
2013.400.234
Memorandum — Land and Deeds Registry
Memorandum from Land and Deeds Registry. Top of page has British Coat of arms (unicorn and lion) above the words "Dominion of New Zealand". Wellington 25th March 1926. Memorandum for:- R.J. Port Esq: Farmer Waikanae Certificate of Title... View Full Record
Recipe
2013.400.247
Recipes
Side 1: Receipe "Halloways Pills" Barbados Aloes (in powder) 1/2 ounce - Powdered [xxx] ginger 1/4 ounce. Castile soap 1/4 ounce. Mix together and make pills of same size. Side 2:Recipe for unknown substance. (Possibly fertiliser or fungicide?)... View Full Record
Envelope
2013.400.248
Army Issue Envelope
Envelope marked "On Active Service" with stamp of National Patriotic Fund Board New Zealand. Hand writing on front: "From very rocky hill top above Monfalcone - Trieste Road." Contains seeds (probably flower) from Italy, collected by a soldier dur... View Full Record
Envelope
2013.400.249
Envelope
Brown window envelope date stamped 31 Au 22 3pm Courtenay Place N.Z. Reverse side written in ink "Port Waikanae".... View Full Record
Recipe
2013.400.250
Recipe
Cure for Rheumatism Use 1/2 pint of best spirits of turpentine 1/2 pint of 30C + Rum 1/2 Bottle of xxxpepper 1/2 pint best vinegar.... View Full Record
Postcard, Picture
2013.400.251
Postcard of Hikuai Post Office
Postcard Picture is of pack horses tied to a fence outside three old wooden buildings. Three men stand on the verandah of one of the buildings. Caption at bottom "Hikuai Post Office". Reverse has preprinted: POST CARD, between these words is... View Full Record
Page
2013.400.252
Page about Medical Ailments and Cures
Leaf from an unknown book (ripped both ends). One side has an advertisement for Dr J Collis Browne's Chlorodyne and Extracts from medical reports. The other side has a list of ailments and information about each: Cough, Asthma, Consumption, Bronch... View Full Record
List, Passenger
2013.400.253
Passenger List R M S Arawa Wellington to London 27 March 1908.
R.M.S. "Arawa" (Twin Screw) 9,372 tons, Wellington; N.Z., for London, 27th March 1908. Commander - G Burton, R.N.R. Purser - J. M. Kissock Surgeon - DR. J.H. Clements. The Passengers Line Direct Monthly Service of Royal Mail Steamships between... View Full Record
Certificate, Marriage
2013.400.254
Marriage Certificate for David Hughey & Elizabeth Port 1858
Certificate of Marriage for David Hughey & Elizabeth Port. 1858 Marriages in the District of Wellington. No. 77 When Married and Where 3 June 1858 Private Residence of John Campbell at Karori. Names and Surnames David Hughey, Elizabeth Port.... View Full Record
Ticket, Admission
2013.002.002
Waikanae Hack Racing Club Lady's Ticket
Lady's Ticket to the Annual Meeting (New Year's Day) to the Waikanae Hack Racing Club. Bears T H Parata's name as Secretary. On the back is a hand written note: A Social & Dance Meeting House Friday 8th Sept Ladies 1/- ... View Full Record
Ticket, Admission
2013.002.003
Waikanae Hack Racing Club Ladies Ticket to Saddling Paddock
Ladies Ticket to the Saddling Paddock of the Waikanae Hack Racing Club. Ticket number 273. The name of J A Muir as Secretary has been crossed out and T H P hand written (Most likely T H Parata, Secretary). Also bears the stamp of the Waikanae Hack... View Full Record
Souvenir
2013.002.004
New Zealand Centenary 1939 — 1940
Crown Jewels Exhibition
Information booklet about the Crown Jewels Exhibition which was held during the New Zealand Centennial Exhibition in Wellington 1939 - 1940. TITLE PAGE: Exhibition of regalia, crown jewels, trophies, miniatures, plate and shields in replica of Grea... View Full Record
Periodical
2013.002.005
Office Chatter
"Office Chatter" The House Organ of Excelsior Supply Co Ltd. Vol 3 No 1 Sixteen page booklet containing stories, advertisements, quotes and snippets of interest, relating to business. Edited by Jim Esco. ... View Full Record
Book
2013.400.135
Ladies Guide in Health & Disease
"Ladies Guide in Health & Disease" by J H Kellogg, published by the Modern Medicine Publishing Co. Battle Creek, Mich.; Chicago, Ill.; New York City. 1900. Contains photo of the author, black and white text, colour drawings of the human body and one... View Full Record
Bible
2013.400.137
Domestic Bible — The Holy Bible
The Domestic Bible by The Rev. Ingram Cobbin, MA. Illustrated with numerous descriptive engravings. Published by Partridge and Oakley, Paternoster Row, London. Very first page has small piece of paper pasted in which reads: Wesleyan Methodist S... View Full Record
Will
2013.400.255
Last Will & Testament of David Hughey
FRONT: This is the last Will and Testament of me David Hughey of the District of the Hutt in the province of Wellington and colony of New Zealand. Storekeeper I give devise and bequeath all my real estate of whatever description and wheresoever sit... View Full Record
Policy, Insurance
2013.400.256
Life Insurance Policy for David Hughey
Insurance Policy for David Hughey. Probably not the official copy as he signed it in the wrong place, crossed out the signature and re-signed it in the correct place, but did not date the document. [Probably 1899, see 2013.400.229, receipt for amou... View Full Record
Certificate, Achievement
2013.002.006
Primary School Certificate
New Zealand Education Department Primary School Certificate This is to certify that Strugnell Helen Adele (Name in full) completed at this School in the year 1941, a course for Form II. D S Kerr, Head Teacher. Date 16/12/41 Whangarei Heads S... View Full Record
Lithograph
2013.002.008
Rangihaeata's Pah
From a lithograph by George French Angas in the Alexander Turnbull Library Wellington: "Rangihaeata's Pah, with the Island of Mana and the opposite shores of the Cook's Straits". Circa 1847.... View Full Record
Book
2013.002.009
The Rangiatea Story
The Rangiatea Story by Rev. Canon Hohepa Taepa (Pastor in Charge) Book about the layout and history of the Rangiatea Church in Otaki.... View Full Record
Book
2013.002.010
Early Settlement of Otaki Forks Tararua State Forest Park
Early Settlement of Otaki Forks Tararua State Forest Park Produced by the New Zealand Forest Service and printed by the Government Printer, Palmerston North, 1984. The history and layout of the Otaki Forks region and the Tararua State Forest Park.... View Full Record
Treaty
2013.109.001
Copy of Treaty of Waitangi
Bound volume of "Facsimilies of the Declaration of Independence and the Treaty of Waitangi". Printed by: R. E. Owen, Government Printer, Wellington New Zealand 1960. This copy belonged to Reikorangi School which closed in 1970. The pages are lar... View Full Record
Postcard, Picture
2014.800.002
Postcard
Picture postcard of Waikanae. Road and railway line visible. St Luke's Church visible in centre, distance. Post Office has not been built which dates this picture to pre-1908, but not sure when the message on the postcard was written. [Reverse... View Full Record
Pamphlet
2014.800.034
White Sewing Machine Pamphlet
Pamphlet for the White Sewing Machine (see 2014.800.033). Sold by The Universal Supply Co. Ltd., 70 Manners Street, Wellington. Manufactured by White Sewing Machine Co. Cleveland Ohio, USA. Eight leaves (16 pages) of specifications for the differe... View Full Record
Letter, Recommendation
2014.700.008
Letter of Recommmendation for E E Cakebread, Goodall Road School
Goodall Road School Leytonstone 27th July 1906 Eric Cakebread has been a Scholar here for eight years and during that time made good progress, having passed through the highest standard. He has attended regularly and punctually and done his cla... View Full Record
Passport
2014.700.011
British Passport, Dominion of New Zealand
British Passport - Dominion of New Zealand. Belonged to Edward Eric Cakebread, British subject by birth. Allowed him to travel within the British Empire. Stamped 25 February 1924... View Full Record
Book, Ration
2014.700.012
Ration Book 1944
World War Two Ration Book, 1944. Belonged to Eric Edward Cakebread.... View Full Record
Certificate
2014.700.018
War Pension Certificate 1917
War Pension Certificate Issued to Edward E Cakebread, 23 Emerson St, Berhampore Dated 11 May 1917 ... View Full Record
Certificate
2014.700.017
Temporary Certificate, War Pensions 1917
Temporary Certificate This is to certify that Edward E Cakebread is entitled to a monthly allowance, by way of war pension of [pound] 2:3:4 for a period of six months. The first instalment is payable on the 1st day of June 1917. ... View Full Record
Certificate
2014.700.016
Certificate of Leave in Lieu of Discharge WWI
New Zealand Expeditionary Force Certificate of Leave in Lieu of Discharge for Edward Eric Cakebread. Issued at Trentham [date stamp faded]. ... View Full Record
License, Transportation
2014.700.019
Essex County Council Driver's Licence
Driver's Licence from Essex County Council 1924 - 1925. Issued to Edward Eric Cakebread, 94 Betchworth Rd, Seven Kings. Issued for one year, from 13 May 1924.... View Full Record
License, Transportation
2014.700.020
Licence to Drive a Motor Vehicle
Driver's Licence issued by the Wellington City Council to Edward Eric Cakebread, 11 Priscilla Cres. Licences cover the years 1927 - 1934.... View Full Record
License, Transportation
2014.700.021
Licence to Drive a Motor Vehicle
Driver's Licence issued by the Wellington City Council to Edward Eric Cakebread, 11 Priscilla Cres. Licences cover the years 1936 - 1939.... View Full Record
License, Transportation
2014.700.022
Licence to Drive a Motor Vehicle
Driver's Licence issued by the Wellington City Council to Edward Eric Cakebread, 11 Priscilla Cres. Licences cover the years 1939 - 1946.... View Full Record
License, Transportation
2014.700.023
New Zealand Motor Driver's Licence
New Zealand Motor Driver's Licence Issued to Edward Eric Cakebread, 51 Tutere St, Waikanae Beach. Coupons cover the years 1965 - 1981.... View Full Record
Certificate, Membership
2014.700.024
Wellington E.P.S Identification Certificate
Wellington E.P.S Identification Certificate Certifies that Mr E E Cakebread of 11 Priscilla Cres is a member of the EPS [Emergency Precautions Scheme] Organisation, it states he: "should be afforded every facility to proceed to his post when a stat... View Full Record
Certificate, Membership
2014.700.025
Wellington E.P.S Identification Book
Wellington E.P.S Identification Book Certifies that Mr E E Cakebread of 11 Priscilla Cres is enrolled in the Wellington EPS [Emergency Precautions Scheme]. Training Course Completed: Fire Fighting Special Position held: Fire Patrolman Area 18... View Full Record
Letter
2014.700.027
Letter from Waikanae District Progressive Ratepayers' Association
Waikanae District Progressive Ratepayers' Association (Incorporated), letter dated 1 May 1957 to Mr E E Cakebread Tutere Street Waikanae. [Reads:] Dear Mr. Cakebread, At the meeting of the Executive of this Association held last Monday eveni... View Full Record
Letter, Recommendation
2014.700.028
Letter of Recommmendation for E E Cakebread, David Anderson & Son
DAVID ANDERSON & SON, Tea and Provision Merchants, Grocers, etc., etc., Telephone No. 331 69,71,73,75, Molesworth Street, Wellington, February 9th., 1915 TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. This is to certify tthat Mr. Eric Cakebread was in our... View Full Record
Book
2014.700.097
"Jack High in Waikanae"
"Jack High in Waikanae" a history of the Waikanae Bowling Club 1955 - 1995. Includes information regarding all the office holders and compeition winners, including E E Cakebread and E A Antcliff.... View Full Record
Card, Greeting
2014.700.112
Greeting Card 1953
A drawing of the Waikanae Beach Post Office and Store on one side (initialled "G. P. 53."). Reverse: "Christmas Greetings to Mr and Mrs Gleed from the Packwood's" with a hand drawing of a lit candle.... View Full Record
Letter
2014.700.122
Letter to Rick (Cakebread) from Ted (Antcliff)
Letter to 'Rick' (Cakebread) from Ted (Antcliff) arranging to meet at the house in Waikanae for a weekend and work on the house they were building in Tutere Street. It also mentions arrangements for procuring a bird (either turkey or goose) and a... View Full Record
Letter
2014.700.123
Letter to Rick (Cakebread) from Ted (Antcliff)
Letter to 'Rick' (Cakebread) from Ted (Antcliff) arranging further work on the house they were building in Tutere Street. Two pages (one leaf).... View Full Record
Letter
2014.700.124
Letter to Minister of Internal Affairs from the Waikanae Beach Library Committee
Letter to The Minister of Internal Affairs, Parliament Buildings, Wellington, from the Waikanae Beach Library Committee. The letter is recommending that Edward Eric Cakebread be considered in the Honours List, for his volunteer work with the libra... View Full Record
Letter
2014.700.033
Letter from Waikanae Bowling Club
Waikanae Bowling Club (Inc) Te Moana Road Waikanae July 4th 1966 Mr E E cakebread 51 Tutere St Waikanae Beach Dear Rick As you would realise at the Annual Meeting of the club much was said in relation to your service as treasurer for th... View Full Record
Letter
2014.700.034
Letter from Horowhenua County Council
Horowhenua County Council P O Box 258 Levin, N.Z. 6th August, 1981 PTC:SMH Mr. E. E. Cakebread 51 Tutere St, Waikanae. Dear Mr. Cakebread, At the recent meeting of the Waikanae District Community Council it was reported that you ha... View Full Record
Letter
2014.700.035
Letter from National Library of New Zealand
The National Library of New Zealand Private Bag Palmerston North 13 July 1981 Mr E E Cakebread 51 Tutere St Waikanae Beach Dear Mr Cakebread Thank you for your letter of 7 July, letting us know that Mrs Gresham has been elected Librar... View Full Record
Clipping, Newspaper
2014.700.126
Newspaper Article
Article from the Kapiti Observer, July 1981, titled "Mr Cakebread's remarkable 'pro tem' stint". Relates the retirement of E E Cakebread from his position as Convenor of the Waikanae Beach Library Committee.... View Full Record
Obituary
2014.700.127
Newspaper Obituary
Obituary for E E Cakebread from the Kapiti Observer, 29 March 1982 titled "Waikanae pioneer will be missed". Mentions his status as a Gallipoli Veteran, and all the community groups he either founded or was involved in, including Waikanae Beach Libr... View Full Record
Certificate, Death
2014.700.125
Death Certificate
Death Certificate for Edward Eric Cakebread, who died in Levin 23 March 1982 aged 89. This certificate is dated 23 April 1982.... View Full Record
Certificate, Birth
2014.700.128
Birth Certificate
COPY of Birth Certificate for Edward Eric Cakebread, born 31 August 1892 to father James Cakebread and mother Laura Lavinia Cakebread (late Daws, formerly Tomlin), in the County of Essex. His father's occupation is listed as Licensed Victualler, add... View Full Record
Postcard
2014.216.011
Postcard from Samoa
Postcard, front of which features a scene by a beach with palm trees and a pergola. There are people and horses with carts. There are two ships in the harbour in the distance - one is wrecked. It bears the words: GRUSS AUS SAMOA" which is German f... View Full Record
Telegram
2014.216.012
Telegram from the Queen: Gleed's Diamond Wedding Anniversary
Greetings Telegram ZW182/ZND656 30 GTG Bukingham Palace London 90850 Eitremetre 12 September Mr and Mrs G.H. Gleed Tutere Street Waikanae New Zealand The Queen sends you warm congratulations and good wishes on your Diamond Wedding day ... View Full Record
Telegram
2014.216.013
Telegram from the Prime Minister: Gleed's Diamond Wedding Anniversary
Greetings Telegram 31/2 GTG Meme Parliament Buildings 3/42pm deliver 12th. Mr and Mrs G.H. Gleed Tutere Street Waikanae Mrs Holyoake joins me in warmest congratulations and best wishes on this the Diamond Anniversary of your wedding Ke... View Full Record
Telegram
2014.216.014
Telegram from the Governor—General: Gleed's Diamond Wedding Anniversary
Greetings Telegram GTG 36/2 GOVt WELLINGTON 5.25 p.m./11th Mr and Mrs G.H. Gleed Tutere Street WAIKANAE My wife and I send you our warmest congratulations and best wishes on the celebration tday of the 60th anniversary of your marriage ... View Full Record
Clipping, Newspaper
2014.216.008
Newspaper Clipping: Diamond Wedding Celebrated By Waikanae Couple
Newspaper clipping from The Evening Post 19th September 1964, reporting the Diamond Wedding Anniversary of "Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Homer Gleed, of Waikanae and formerly of Wellington". ... View Full Record
Clipping, Newspaper
2014.216.015
Newspaper Notice: Diamond Wedding of Gleed Couple
Newspaper notice announcing the Diamond Wedding Anniversary of "Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Homer Gleed, 19th September 1964. "Present address: 51 tutere St., Waikanae Beach." ... View Full Record
Certificate, Membership
2014.216.016
NZ Horological Institute Certificate of Membership
The New Zealand Horological Institute Inc. Incorporated under the Incorporated Societies Act 1908. Certificate of Membership. No. 147. This is to certify that Mr Edwin H Gleed of Wellington has been admitted as a FULL MEMBER of the New Zealand... View Full Record
Clipping, Magazine
2014.216.017
Newspaper Clipping
Clipping from the 'Bank Gazette' detailing the work of Mr Edwin Homer Gleed at the BNZ Bank in his capacity for 40 years maintaining and winding mechanical clocks.... View Full Record
Drawing
2014.216.018
Drawing for NZ Horological Magazine
A pencil drawing of a design for the first issues of the NZ Horological Magazine by Norah C Gleed. Depicts a map of New Zealand on a grid with a sundial measuring tool in the centre and the words, underneath in latin "TEMPUS OMNIA REVALIT", opposin... View Full Record
Card, Mourning
2014.216.021
Mourning card — Ellen Ethel Gleed
Card sent to well wishers after the death of Ellen Ethel Gleed. Front of card reads: "In Loving Memory Ellen Ethel Gleed 10th October, 1969" Inside: We thank our relatives and friends most sincerely for their messages of sympathy, their gifts... View Full Record
Card, Mourning
2014.216.020
Mourning card — Edwin Homer Gleed
Card sent to well wishers after the death of Edwin Homer Gleed. Front of card reads: "With Sincere Thanks" Inside: Edwin Homer gleed 2nd June, 1968 Mrs. E. H. Gleed and family deeply appreciated the many messages of sympathy and the beauti... View Full Record
Card, Business
2014.216.019
Business Card — Edwin H Gleed
Business card: 11 PRISCILLA CRESCENT MORNINGTON WELLIGNTON Edwin H Gleed Watch, Clock and Jewellery Repairs Satisfaction Guaranteed. Messages: Phone 24-292 [Reverse blank]... View Full Record
Card, Greeting
2014.216.022
Greeting Card — Edwin Gleed's 80th Birthday
Card made by Norah C Taylor (nee Gleed) for her father Edwin H Gleed on the occasion of his 80th birthday. Features a clock with the words "Long may your [pendulum] swing Love and best wishes from Norah and Charles." [Inside blank, reverse bla... View Full Record
Ledger
2014.216.023
Estate paper for Estate of S J Gleed.
Cash account ledger for the wind up of the estate of Samuel James Gleed (father of Edwin Homer Gleed). Prepared by Hulbert, Crowe & Hulbert 4 Broad St Buildings Liverpool Street E C 2 London Solicitors.... View Full Record
Letter
2014.216.024
Letter to Edwin H Gleed from his brother Ben
Letter to Edwin H Gleed from his brother Ben, informing him that their father Samuel had died. Contains details about the estate and folloup of same with solicitors.... View Full Record
Letter
2014.216.025
Letter to Edwin H Gleed from his brother Ben
Letter to Edwin H Gleed from his brother Ben, regarding matters pertaining to the estate of their late father Samuel Gleed. ... View Full Record
Letter
2014.216.026
Letter to Edwin H Gleed from Hulbert, Crowe solicitors
Letter to Edwin H Gleed from Hulbert, Crowe & Hulbert, solicitors, regarding matters pertaining to the estate of his late father Samuel Gleed. Two pages.... View Full Record
Letter
2014.216.027
Letter from Edwin H Gleed to Hulbert, Crowe Solicitors
Copy/draft letter from Edwin H Gleed to Hulbert, Crowe & Hulbert, solicitors, regarding matters pertaining to the estate of his late father Samuel Gleed. ... View Full Record
Letter
2014.216.028
Letter from Edwin H Gleed to Ben Gleed
Copy/draft letter from Edwin H Gleed to his brother Ben, regarding matters pertaining to the estate of their late father Samuel Gleed. ... View Full Record
Letter
2014.216.029
Letter from Samuel James Gleed to Edwin H Gleed.
Letter from Samuel James Gleed to his son Edwin Homer Gleed. Samuel was living in London, England and Edwin was in Wellington. Dated 2 April 1912.... View Full Record
Note
2014.600.235
Medical Note — Dr Francis A H Neate, 1947
[Note from Dr Neate, Otaki] FROM Dr Francis A. H. Neate Otaki TELEPHONE 92 This is to state that Mr A J Brown will be fit to resume normal work as from 25/6/47 [signed F A H Neate]... View Full Record
Fragment
2014.002.001
Letter Fragment
Letter fragment. Stamp shows date of 6 Jan 1837.Handwritten. Appears to be addressed to 'Mrs Pepper'... View Full Record
Clipping, Newspaper
2014.100.137
Newspaper Clipping
Newspaper clipping naming the members of the Wellington Fourth Grade Team (rugby). Harry Hill is named as a forward on the reserves ('Emergencies'). The other names are: Dingle, Spencer, Mouat, Paton, McGurk, McKegney, Radcliffe, Logan, Warner, Cla... View Full Record
Certificate, Church
2014.002.002
Confirmation Certificate
Confirmation Certificate for Louie Williams, dated Wednesday March 17th 1897, in St John's Boscombe, Bournemouth, England. [Reverse blank]... View Full Record
Receipt
2014.002.003
Receipt from the Colonial Ammunition Co.
Receipt from the Colonial Ammunition Co. Auckland to T Parata for One pound and Ten shillings. Dated August 11th 1900. Signed. Embossed with the seal of the Colonial Ammunition Co. Ltd. [Reverse blank]... View Full Record
Fragment
2014.002.004
Letter Fragment
Letter fragment: Foxton 3rd July 1877 Major Noake Sir In reply to yours of the 25th of June I would take your Sections Nos 310 & 311 in Foxton for ten years for the first Three or Four Years. [ends] [Reverse blank]... View Full Record
Book, Prayer
2014.002.006
My Confirmation
MY CONFIRMATION: Before and After By the Rev. George Everard, M A Printed in London. Presented to: Nellie [surname not clear] June 13th 1884.... View Full Record
Card, Greeting
2014.002.007
New Year Greeting Card
Greeting card with a picture of a small child sitting on a rug, playing with a toy doll. It reads "With loving New Year Greeting". Reverse reads: To David from Jeannie ... View Full Record
Catalog, Mail Order
2014.002.008
Fashions Spring and Summer 1911.
Fashions Spring and Summer 1911. Catalogue of clothing an d accessories for men, women and children, featuring drawings of the garments, each is numbered. There are no details about pricing or ordering. The front cover and each page bears a logo... View Full Record
Letter
2014.002.009
Letter to E Stedman from her mother
Handwritten letter (with envelope) to E Stedman, 8 Church St, Wellington, from her mother at 47 College St, Palmerston North. [content as follows:] My own dear Girlie So glad to get your note this morning, & to hear the job is not so bad. I hop... View Full Record
Letter
2014.002.010
Letter to T H Parata from J F Barry
Handwritten letter to Mr T H Parata, Waikanae, from J F Barry at the commercial department, The New Zealand Times, 3rd January 1913. [content as follows:] Dear Mr Parata Having forgotten the representation of the 'Otaki Mail's" name I want to... View Full Record
Invitation
2014.002.011
Waikanae Hack Racing Club — Meeting Invitation
WAIKANAE HACK RACING CLUB A ____________ Meeting of the above Club will be held in the Club-room, Mahara House, on _________________ 191---- at 8 o'clock. Business: T. H PARATA, Secretary Otaki Mail Print [Top of invitation has a dra... View Full Record
Envelope
2014.002.012
Waikanae Hack Racing Club — Envelope
Waikanae Hack Racing Club Envelope ANNUAL MEETING NEW YEAR'S DAY. [Envelope features three flowers and triple horizontal and vertical lines. The envelope is empty and unused. 35 same. The club ran from 1904 - 1914]... View Full Record
Invitation
2014.002.013
Invitation to 21st birthday of Waikuharu Parata
Mr and Mrs T Parata Request the pleasure of Sir, Lady & Miss Ana Pomare's company at a Social and Dance in the Meeting House, on Wednesday, 25th inst., at 8pm., on the occasion of the twenty-first (21st) birthday of their eldest daughter Waikuhar... View Full Record
Invitation
2014.002.014
Invitation to a Social and Dance
WAIKANAE HACK RACING CLUB ANNUAL MEETING (New Year's Day.) LADY'S TICKET T. H. PARATA, Secretary [Reverse:] A Social & Dance Meeting House Friday 8th Sept. Ladies 1/- [Invitation has a flower motif embossed and another printed. Th... View Full Record
Ticket, Admission
2014.002.015
Invitation to a Social and Dance
WAIKANAE HACK RACING CLUB ANNUAL MEETING (New Year's Day.) LADY'S TICKET T. H. PARATA, Secretary [Reverse Blank] [Invitation has a flower motif embossed and another printed. The Waikanae Racing Club was in operation from 1904 - 1914.]... View Full Record
Ticket, Admission
2014.002.016
Ladies Ticket to the Waikanae Hack Racing Club Saddling Paddock
WAIKANAE HACK RACING CLUB SADDLING PADDOCK - Ladies - J. A. MUIR. Secretary [Reverse:] Ladies 1/6 [Ticket has an ink stamp on front with "Waikanae Hack Racing Club". The Waikanae Racing Club was in operation from 1904 - 1914. 2 same.]... View Full Record
Ticket, Admission
2014.002.017
Ladies Ticket to the Waikanae Hack Racing Club Saddling Paddock
WAIKANAE HACK RACING CLUB SADDLING PADDOCK - Ladies - J. A. MUIR. (Crossed out) T. H. P Secretary There are four tickets the same, three are numbered: 274, 275 & 289] [Reverse blank] [Ticket has an ink stamp on front with "Waikanae Ha... View Full Record
Ticket, Admission
2014.002.018
Gentlemen Ticket to the Waikanae Hack Racing Club Saddling Paddock
WAIKANAE HACK RACING CLUB SADDLING PADDOCK - Gentlemen - J. A. MUIR. Secretary There are twenty two tickets the same, all are numbered: 16, 19, 23, 37, 42, 43, 76, 157, 159, 163, 164, 165, 170, 171, 179, 180, 199, 221, 222, 223, 226, 228]... View Full Record
Ticket, Admission
2014.002.019
Member's Ticket to the Waikanae Hack Racing Club New Year's Day Meeting
WAIKANAE HACK RACING CLUB Annual Meeting - New Year's Day MEMBER'S TICKET 191 . Admit ______________________________ T. H. PARATA. Secretary [There are three tickets the same, include small motif decorations and gold leaf edges. The... View Full Record
Ticket, Admission
2014.002.020
Member's Ticket to the Waikanae Athletic Club
WAIKANAE ATHLETIC CLUB MEMBER'S TICKET Admit ______________________________ T. H. PARATA, Hon. Sec. [Includes a motif which looks a little like a gate. This ticket was never used.] [Reverse blank] ... View Full Record
Ticket, Admission
2014.002.021
Grand Patriotic Concert Ticket
GRAND PATRIOTIC CONCERT In aid of Lady Liverpool's and Mrs Pomare's Fund. MAORI MEETING HOUSE, WAIKANAE. EASTER MONDAY. T. H. PARATA, Hon. Sec. Tickets 2s. [Includes flower and leaf motifs in the corners] [Reverse blank] ... View Full Record
Letter
2014.002.022
NZ Railways Retirement Letter — Bob Mason
[Letter on the occasion of the retirement of Waikanae Railway Station's station master Robert (Bob) Mason. He was station master from 1970 - 1986] Telegraphic Address- Railhead, Wellington [Railways logo] Freight Business Group New Zealand Ra... View Full Record
Book
2014.002.023
The Hound of Heaven
Paperback version of the Hound of Heaven by Francis Thompson. Published in London by Burns Oates and Washbourne Ltd. Handwritten inside front cover "Win M Bell'. ... View Full Record
Letter
2014.002.024
Letter to Bob Mason from Sir Jack Hunn
[Letter to Bob Mason from Sir Jack Hunn. Robert (Bob) Mason was station master from 1970 - 1986.] [Letterhead] Sir Jack (Kent) Humm CMG 17 Keruru Street, Waikanae, New Zealand 14 December 1986 Dear Bob, What a happy thought it was to s... View Full Record
Receipt
2014.002.025
Receipt — Odlin to Waikanae Racing Club
Receipt from the C & A Odlin Timber & Hardware Co. Limited, Timber supplied ex Mill at Reikorangi, Waikanae. To the Waikanae Racing Club, Waikanae. Receipt No 2570. Dated September 26th 1913. ... View Full Record
Receipt
2014.002.026
Receipt MiIdenhall to Waikanae Racing Club
Receipt from A H Mildenhall, Builder and Contractor. Porirua. To the Waikanae Racing Club, Waikanae. For items: Building booth supplying oilcloth and other items (some illegible). Total [pounds] 20 - 12 - 3 Stamp attached. Signed A H Mi... View Full Record
Telegram
2014.002.027
Telegram from Ted Twomey to T Parata
Telegram to T Parata from Ted Twomey, Lower Hutt, regarding entry of a horse into races at the Waikanae Racing Club, Waikanae. Received by New Zealand Post Telegraphs, Waikanae. Dated December 1912. ... View Full Record
Letter
2014.002.028
Letter to T Parata from Fred Carmont
[Letter to T Parata from Fred Carmont as follows:] Weraroa Dec 23rd 1912 Mr T Parata Dear Sir Please accept Stockade for all engagements. I enclose cheque for nominations and Acceptance Fees. Hoping you have a successful meeting I remain... View Full Record
Telegram
2014.002.029
Telegram to W H Field
[URGENT New Zealand Post - Office Telegram as follows:] Mr W H Field 151 The Terrace WELLINGTON Have learned with very great pleasure tha your son Flight Lieutenant George Alexander Hughes Field has been awarded a bar to the Distinguished Fly... View Full Record
Book
2014.257.001
Aunt Daisy's Ultimate Cookery Book
Aunt Daisy's Ultimate Cookery Book containing 1300 recipes from the iconic New Zealand radio cook 'Aunt Daisy'... View Full Record
Book
2014.257.002
The Elementary Principles of Wireless Telegraphy
Book: The Elementary Principles of Wireless Telegraphy by R D Bangay Printed by The Wireless Press Limited, Marconi House, Strand, W.C. London. 217 pages. Hard cover Handwritten notes in pencil on some pages... View Full Record
Letter
2016.002.001
Letter on pre-printed letterhead for "Brookes & Gatehouse Ltd". Envelope [with letter] Addressed to: Sir Edmund Hilary, The Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition, Ross Sea Committee, P O Box 2693, Wellington, NEW ZEALAND. The envelope... View Full Record
Invitation
2017.002.001
Invitation Card
Card, white square, printed in italic writing and in handwritten blue ink is the name of the invitee. In the middle at the top and stamped in blue ink is the New Zealand Coat of Arms. Card reads: IN HONOUR OF MISS HELEN KELLER The Prime Mini... View Full Record
Invitation
2017.002.002
Invitation Card
Card, white square, printed in black ink and in handwritten pencil is the name of the invitee. At the top in the middle of the card is the school motto. "Lumen accipe et imperti" which means receive the light and pass it on. Card reads: WELLING... View Full Record
Ticket, Admission
2017.002.003
Admission Ticket
Ticket, rectangular, black ink printed on white card, with a border and scroll pattern in corners. Ticket reads: 2nd P.N. (All Saints) RANGER COMPANY CONCERT ALL SAINTS' PARISH HALL, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11TH, 1935 at 7.45p.m. Admission... View Full Record
Card, Greeting
2017.002.004
Greeting Card
Greeting card with embossed pattern of a bird with roses on the front with pink and gold colours. A green piece of string runs down the spine and holds in place the page that has print and handwriting. Card reads: BEST WISHES Wishing you a M... View Full Record
Receipt
2017.002.005
Military Receipt
Receipt, rectangular white paper with black print, handwriting in pencil and blue ink with red mark in centre. Receipt reads: [In handwritten ink] 14 Feb 1942 [ORIGINAL.] Form N.Z.-148. (Receipts.) (In pads of 50 triplicates.) R NEW ZEALA... View Full Record
Card, Commemorative
2017.002.006
Commemorative Card
Card, rectangular, white and blue with black print and illustrations of the Musick Memorial Station in Auckland, New Zealand Post Office Insignia and an aeroplane Commemorative card reads: Musick Memorial Radio Station 60th Anniversary ZL1ZL... View Full Record
Clipping, Newspaper
2017.002.007
Newspaper Clipping
Newspaper clipping, rectangular, with a photo of a train at the Paekakariki Station with people nearby. Newspaper clipping reads: FORTY MINUTES after leaving Wellington the new electric unit waits at Paekakariki for the return journey on yester... View Full Record
Card, Activity
2017.002.008
Activity Card
Card, rectangular, white with blue and red print with illustrations of athletes and a British Commonwealth Games logo at the top and print on the reverse side. Card reads: Xth British Commonwealth Games 1974 Christchurch . New Zealand Z... View Full Record
Receipt
2017.002.009
Military Receipt
Receipt, rectangular pink paper with black print and handwriting in pencil. Receipt reads: [DUPLICATE] [Form N.Z. -148. (Issues.) (in pads of 50 triplicates.) I No. 100486 NEW ZEALAND MILITARY FORCES. Unit: [In handwritten pencil] 6 D... View Full Record
Card, Identification
2017.002.010
Identification Card
Card, rectangular, white with black print and typing in blue ink. Card reads: NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE. DISTINCTIVE BADGE. Card of Authority to Wear. IMPORTANT.- This card must at all times be carried by the person wearing the... View Full Record
Receipt
2017.002.011
Broadcasting Receipt
Receipt, square white paper with black typed ink with postal logo in red ink and purple stamp. Receipt reads: WHEN RECEIPTED THIS IS YOUR COLOUR TELEVISION BROADCAST RECEIVING STATION LICENCE Licence No. 19833763 For Year Ending 29 FEB... View Full Record
Receipt
2017.002.012
Broadcasting Receipt
Receipt, square white paper with black typed ink with red print and stamp. Receipt reads: WHEN RECEIPTED THIS IS YOUR COLOUR TELEVISION BROADCAST RECEIVING STATION LICENCE AND TAX INVOICE MR NM HARRIS 114 MAIN ROAD TITAHI BAY FEE:6... View Full Record
Paper
2017.002.013
Complimentary Slip
Complimentary slip, rectangular white paper with black typed ink, a blue banner at the top with four red stars. Complimentary slip reads: BROADCASTING Corporation of New Zealand Te Huinga Paoho o Aotearoa With Compliments PO Box 98 We... View Full Record
Card, Holiday
2017.002.014
Tourism Card
Card, rectangular, white with black print and a circular pattern on the front. Surrounding the print in the middle are two printed images, resembling postcards of a resort with beach and people present. On the back in black print is more information.... View Full Record
Certificate
2017.002.015
Enrolment Certificate
Certificate, rectangular white paper in black print, typing in purple ink, handwriting in black ink and a red stamp. Certificate reads: 215/49 [Form M.S.A. 3. First DIVISION MILITARY SERVICE ACT, 1916. DISTRICT No. 6 CERTIFICATE OF ENROL... View Full Record
Book, Account
2017.002.016
New Zealand National Savings Investment Account
Booklet, square with a New Zealand flag on the front with blue and red colours. There is black print inside and various stamps in purple and green with signatures throughout from 1942 to 1958. Book reads: [On the front cover] No. 305551 ... View Full Record
Book, Account
2017.002.017
Post Office Savings Bank
Booklet, square, front and back cover is an orange colour. The New Zealand Coat of Arms is printed in black ink on the front and inside there is handwriting and purple stamp marks. On the back in black ink is a picture of a book with a crown at the t... View Full Record
Ticket
2017.002.018
Toll Call Tickets
Tickets, rectangular, probably Toll Call Tickets, on white paper with numbers and letters in a pink print. On the left hand side there are black lines and at the bottom right hand side there is a date stamped in red ink. At the top there is writing i... View Full Record
Ticket
2017.002.019
Toll Call Tickets
Tickets, rectangular, probably Toll Call Tickets on white paper with letters and numbers in black print. Ticket reads: INST. FROM TO APPN. Time Opr. Time On-Off OPR. Elapsed Time IN Booked TOLL OPR. MISC OUT OPR. TOTAL Posit... View Full Record
Receipt
2017.002.020
Post Office Receipt
Receipts, rectangular white paper with black print and handwriting in ink for parcels that were sent from the Waikanae Post Office, mostly bound for Auckland or Wellington. Each receipt has the New Zealand Post Office logo at the top along with a sta... View Full Record
Pamphlet
2017.002.021
Information Pamphlet
Pamphlet, rectangular white paper with writing and illustrations in black print which highlights the history of Waikanae and on the front page has Pamphlet, summary: [At the top it has] HISTORIC WAIKANAE and an illustration of Whakarongatai Ma... View Full Record
Pamphlet, Instruction
2017.002.022
Instruction Pamphlet
Pamphlet, rectangular white paper with instructions and illustrations in black print on how to use the Radiometer. Page 1, Pamphlet reads: PIFCO ALL-IN-ONE RADIOMETER A.C. and D.C [There is an illustration of the Radiometer] This... View Full Record
Letter
2017.002.023
Business Letter
Letter, rectangular white paper in black type and signature in blue ink. There is a letterhead at the top in red print and a print of a flower in the middle which is a light pink colour. Letter reads: ADAMS & ROBERTSON SHOES LTD MERVYN ADAMS... View Full Record
Pamphlet
2017.002.024
Auction Pamphlet
Pamphlet, rectangular white paper with black print and some hand printed numbers in blue ink which details sections that are to be auctioned in Waikanae. Page 1, Pamphlet reads: 6 SUPERB SECTIONS 6 WAIKANAE Rewarewa Crescent (off Rimu Str... View Full Record
Certificate
2017.002.025
Club Certificate
Certificate rectangular white card with brown print with some handwriting and printing in black ink. On the outline that surrounds the information is a paper scroll pattern, on the right hand side is an illustration of Cronus the Greek God of time ho... View Full Record
Pamphlet
2017.002.026
Souvenir Pamphlet
Pamphlet, rectangular white paper with brown print, and a scroll pattern on the front and back. There is the City of London arms depicting two dragons and a medieval helmet on the front at the top and further down and a man in uniform blowing a trump... View Full Record
Program, Theater
2017.002.027
Programme Booklet
Theatre Programme, rectangular, with an orange cover, white pages with black print. There is advertising of various items throughout which would have paid for the program to be put together. Program reads: [On the front cover] KAPITI GANG S... View Full Record
Receipt
2017.002.028
Goods Receipt
Shop receipt, rectangular white paper with green type and a pattern at the top with handwriting in ink and pencil. There is a yellow postage stamp in the middle. Receipt reads: Waikanae, [In handwriting] 25 July 192 [In handwriting] 1 [In hand... View Full Record
Clipping, Newspaper
2017.002.029
Newspaper Clipping
Newspaper clipping, rectangular, with a photo of Waikanae Information officer Ruth Wright on Reikorangi's bridge. There is handwriting in pencil at the top. Newspaper clipping reads: [At the top in handwriting] 19 March 91 NEWS For sale:... View Full Record
Letter
2017.002.030
Personal Letter
Letter, rectangular white paper with handwritten black ink. Letter reads: Lindon [illegible] Studio [illegible] Levin 11/5/14 Dear Madam I trust you will be able to help me as you promised last week The amount owing is [Pound Symbol] 3... View Full Record
Bulletin
2017.002.031
Information Bulletin
Bulletin, rectangular, possibly a photocopy with a blue and white cover on the front and back. Inside there is white paper with black print with various text and images about the history of the telephone. Booklet reads: [On the front cover] ... View Full Record
Book
2017.002.032
Book
Book, rectangular white paper with black print, illustrations and photos inside. It traces the development of telephone exchanges in Australia. Book reads: [On the front cover] "The Palace of Winged Words" THE DEVELOPMENT OF TELEPHONE EXC... View Full Record
Guidebook
2017.002.033
Visitors Guidebook
Book, rectangular white paper with black print, illustrations and photos are inside. It is a guide for those visiting Wellington the capital city of New Zealand. Book reads: [On front cover] WELLINGTON Capital City of New Zealand ... View Full Record
Postcard
2017.002.034
Postcards Booklet
Blue booklet, rectangular with black print with a flower pattern around the edge. Inside there are twelve post cards that have two illustrations on each card in French and English. They mostly depict the Basilica of Notre-Dame in the commune of Albe... View Full Record
Obituary
2017.002.035
Obituary
Newsprint, rectangular, in black print. Obituary reads: OBITUARY MR J W ASTON Mr James William (Jim) Aston, 68 who was awarded an MBE for his services during the Second World War, died in Paraparaumu on Saturday. Mr Aston was a squadron l... View Full Record
Leaflet
2017.002.036
Church Leaflet
Leaflet, rectangular white paper with black print. On the cover there is a red line near the edge. There are two very small red floral patterns, one near the centre and another further down. [On the front cover] PRAYERS For YOU to say in thi... View Full Record
Leaflet
2017.002.037
Society Leaflet
Leaflet, rectangular white paper with black print. At the top on the left hand side is the insignia for The Girls Friendly Society. [On page 1 at top left hand side, the insignia reads] GIRLS FRIENDLY SOCIETY FOUNDED AN DON 1875 BEAR YE ONE ... View Full Record
List
2017.002.038
Erratum List
List, rectangular, two pages, white paper with black print. It is an erratum to a radio training manual. [First page at top] Corrections to ... BASIC RADIO TRAINING MANUAL Page 9 Under "N.Z.A.R.T. needs you" print "YOU NEED N.Z.A.R.T... View Full Record
Clipping, Newspaper
2017.002.039
Newspaper Clipping
Newspaper clipping, square with a photo of the administration centre of Parkwood Lodge. Newspaper clipping reads: Multi-million dollar contract will be "good news for Levin" The announcement by the Parkwood Trust in Waikanae last week that... View Full Record
Book
2017.002.040
Book
Book, rectangular white paper with black print. On the front cover is a photo which is a light red/brown colour of a carving on the top of the meeting house, at the bottom is a navy blue banner. On the back cover is a photo of a meeting house with tw... View Full Record
Clipping, Newspaper
2017.002.041
Newspaper Clipping
Newspaper clipping, square, with an aerial view of the Waikanae Beach Bowling Club's grounds and building. Newspaper clipping reads: 50 years of bowling Waikanae Beach Bowling Club's three greens and surrounds are a far cry from the scrub-co... View Full Record
Scrapbook
2017.002.042
Scrapbook
Scrapbook, light brown paper with a colour picture of the Rila Monastery in Bulgaria attached on the front. Front cover: [In handwritten ink] NGAIO PATROL JUNE 1937 [The contents inside has letters, some photographs and articles about th... View Full Record
Pamphlet
2017.002.043
Auction Pamphlet
Pamphlet, rectangular white paper with green print that details sections that are to be auctioned in Waikanae. There is a red pattern on the front with the words "SALE". Page 1, Pamphlet reads: "Seaview" Subdivision 14 - SUPERB ELEVATED SECT... View Full Record
Pamphlet
2017.002.044
Auction Pamphlet
Pamphlet, rectangular white pages with green and black print that details sections that are to be auctioned at Waikanae Beach. Page 1, Pamphlet reads: WEGGERY ESTATE W WAIKANAE BEACH ELEVENTH RELEASE FAMOUS ...... "WEGGERY ESTATE" ... View Full Record
Pamphlet
2017.002.045
Auction Pamphlet
Pamphlet, rectangular white paper in green print that details sections that are to be auctioned at Waikanae Beach. Page 1, Pamphlet reads: WEGGERY ESTATE Waikanae Beach 17 MAGNIFICENT 17 ELEVATED SECTIONS will be offered f... View Full Record
Pamphlet
2017.002.046
Auction Pamphlet
Pamphlet, rectangular white paper in green print that details sections that are to be auctioned at Waikanae Beach. Page 1, Pamphlet reads: AUCTION WEGGERY ESTATE W WAIKANAE BEACH AUCTION Famous Weggery Estate "DRESS CIRCLE" OF WAIKA... View Full Record
Book
2017.002.047
Book
Book, rectangular white paper with black print and light gray cover. Book reads: [Front cover] SECRET RECIPES Selected Practical Original Comprising : The Home Doctor; Invalid Cookery; Cakes, Pastry, etc. Household Recipes. Comp... View Full Record
Pamphlet, Instruction
2017.002.048
Instruction Pamphlet
Instruction pamphlet, rectangular white paper with black print, light yellow cover and Post Office logo near the top. Pamphlet reads: [Front cover] CITIZEN RADIO SERVICE CONDITIONS OF OPERATION Telecommunications Division (Radio) POH... View Full Record
Page
2017.002.049
Page
Page, rectangular white sheet of paper which may have been part of a writing pad. It is in handwritten blue ink and lists various results and prizes from gun clubs. Page reads: [In handwritten ink] Handicap 25 H Udy Waikanae Gun Club [Th... View Full Record
Letter
2017.002.050
Letter
Letter, rectangular white card with black handwritten ink. On the top left hand side there is an embossed pattern in the shape of a W. On the right hand side is a sticker with a picture of a wizard in black and white print surrounded by a red circle.... View Full Record
Notebook
2017.002.051
Notebook
Notebook, square with blue cover and label on the front. Inside there is white paper and ten of the pages have handwriting in black ink. Morris Tube is a gun club. Front label reads: STUDENT'S EXERCISE BOOK. School [In handwriting] Reikoran... View Full Record
Notebook
2017.002.052
Notebook
Notebook, square with light brown colour with navy blue print with a scroll pattern in the middle. On the back cover in blue print there are Arithmetical Tables. Inside there is white paper and handwriting in black ink and pencil. Morris Tube is a g... View Full Record