Imaging Services @ The Alexander Turnbull Library @ NLNZ

A DigitalNZ Story by Mark Beatty

Small selection from the Imaging Services team at The Alexander Turnbull Library showing some of The unit has existed since the 1990s. Presently there are four photographers, who work on a program of work divided into Preservation, Access and Maori streams. We also complete public order requests, and are involved in general corporate, publicity photography for the Library, and sharing how we do our work with others in our sector.

Imaging Services, digitisation, copying

Image: Te Araroa

Te Araroa

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Image: Portrait of Thomas Duncan Macgregor Stout

Portrait of Thomas Duncan Macgregor Stout

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Image: Portrait of Thomas Duncan Macgregor Stout in World War Two uniform

Portrait of Thomas Duncan Macgregor Stout in World War Two uniform

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Image: Stout family in garden at Watson Street

Stout family in garden at Watson Street

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Image: Portrait of Ms Warren

Portrait of Ms Warren

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Image: Portrait of Annie Vida Kate Pearce (nee Warren)

Portrait of Annie Vida Kate Pearce (nee Warren)

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Image: Studio group portrait of theatre performers in costume

Studio group portrait of theatre performers in costume

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Image: Studio portrait of theatre scene

Studio portrait of theatre scene

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Image: Portrait of Vida Mary Stout

Portrait of Vida Mary Stout

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Image: Vida Mary Stout as young girl

Vida Mary Stout as young girl

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Image: Dr Vida Mary Stout with scientific instrument

Dr Vida Mary Stout with scientific instrument

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Image: Photographer unknown: Portrait of female Māori subject wearing two huia feathers

Photographer unknown: Portrait of female Māori subject wearing two huia feathers

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Image: Photographer unknown: Portrait of female Māori subject wearing huia feather

Photographer unknown: Portrait of female Māori subject wearing huia feather

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Image: [Mansfield, Katherine] 1888-1923 :[Hussif doll. ca 1901 or 1902].

[Mansfield, Katherine] 1888-1923 :[Hussif doll. ca 1901 or 1902].

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Image: Portrait of Katherine Mansfield

Portrait of Katherine Mansfield

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Image: Portrait of Katherine Mansfield and John Middleton Murry

Portrait of Katherine Mansfield and John Middleton Murry

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Image: Bland family portrait

Bland family portrait

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Image: New Zealand Newspapers Ltd :Accountancy staff [who served overseas in World War II], 1939-1945

New Zealand Newspapers Ltd :Accountancy staff [who served overseas in World War II], 1939-1945

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Image: Corporal Christopher Musgrave

Corporal Christopher Musgrave

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Image: Members of the Pegler family, and Leslie Stephen-Smith

Members of the Pegler family, and Leslie Stephen-Smith

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Image: Thatcher, Frederick (Rev), 1814-1890 :Album of portraits of clerics and Maori

Thatcher, Frederick (Rev), 1814-1890 :Album of portraits of clerics and Maori

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Image: Scenes from A Country Girl - Photograph taken by Stanley Polkinghorne Andrew

Scenes from A Country Girl - Photograph taken by Stanley Polkinghorne Andrew

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Image: Havelock, Marlborough Sounds

Havelock, Marlborough Sounds

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Image: Elevated view of Cathedral Square, Christchurch

Elevated view of Cathedral Square, Christchurch

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Image: Miniature portrait of Charles Emilius Gold

Miniature portrait of Charles Emilius Gold

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Image: Kerr, Robert Edward, 1951- :"Gotcha!" VAROOM! ... [1982]

Kerr, Robert Edward, 1951- :"Gotcha!" VAROOM! ... [1982]

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Image: Macbeth, W[illiam], fl 1908 :A Korero Wellington Savage Club 1908.

Macbeth, W[illiam], fl 1908 :A Korero Wellington Savage Club 1908.

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Image: Hodgkins, Frances Mary 1869-1947 :[Portrait of William Mathew Hodgkins. ca 1895?]

Hodgkins, Frances Mary 1869-1947 :[Portrait of William Mathew Hodgkins. ca 1895?]

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Image: Speed, Harold 1872-1957 :[Reginald H Owen. Between 1918 & 1934?]

Speed, Harold 1872-1957 :[Reginald H Owen. Between 1918 & 1934?]

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Image: Lindauer, Gottfried, 1839-1926 :[Portrait of Wiremu Tako Ngatata. ca 1880]

Lindauer, Gottfried, 1839-1926 :[Portrait of Wiremu Tako Ngatata. ca 1880]

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Image: Creator unknown :Portrait of Wiremu Tako Ngatata

Creator unknown :Portrait of Wiremu Tako Ngatata

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Image: Curtis, John, 1791-1862 :Coriaria sarmentosa. New Zealand coriaria [tutu]. J Curtis del. Weddell sc. Published by S Curtis, Walworth, March 1, 1824

Curtis, John, 1791-1862 :Coriaria sarmentosa. New Zealand coriaria [tutu]. J Curtis del. Weddell sc. Published by S Curtis, Walworth, March 1, 1824

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Image: Bronze medallion of Charles La Trobe

Bronze medallion of Charles La Trobe

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Image: Artist unknown :Cadu. [ca 1810]

Artist unknown :Cadu. [ca 1810]

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Image: Illuminated volume presented to Herbert Hart

Illuminated volume presented to Herbert Hart

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Image: Petre, Mary Ann Eleanor, 1825-1885 : Diary

Petre, Mary Ann Eleanor, 1825-1885 : Diary

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Image: Promotional pamphlet titled "James B Pond presents Irrma Caron, dramatic soprano and diseuse, enacting for the first time the spirited, haunting songs, legends, and vivid narrative of the Maoris"

Promotional pamphlet titled "James B Pond presents Irrma Caron, dramatic soprano and diseuse, enacting for the first time the spirited, haunting so...

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Image: Artist unknown :Tasman Empire Airways Limited. TEA Ltd [1939-1940]

Artist unknown :Tasman Empire Airways Limited. TEA Ltd [1939-1940]

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Image: New Zealand. Department of Health: Coughs and sneezes spread diseases. Trap the germs in your handkerchief / Issued by the Department of Health, with acknowledgments to the Ministry of Health, London. E V Paul, Government Printer, Wellington, N.Z. [1940s?].

New Zealand. Department of Health: Coughs and sneezes spread diseases. Trap the germs in your handkerchief / Issued by the Department of Health, wi...

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Image: Dawson Printing Company (Firm) :Best wishes. To wish you happiness at Christmas and through the coming year. Arthur River, Milford Track, South Island, New Zealand. [3-D card. ca 1930-1949?].

Dawson Printing Company (Firm) :Best wishes. To wish you happiness at Christmas and through the coming year. Arthur River, Milford Track, South Isl...

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Image: [Palmer, Charles?], 1841?-1928 :[Decorative border of leaf design with scenic vignettes. 1900-1929?]

[Palmer, Charles?], 1841?-1928 :[Decorative border of leaf design with scenic vignettes. 1900-1929?]

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Image: Sackett & Willhelms Litho Company :Captain Cook. Sackett & Willhelms Litho Co., N.Y. [Tobacco plug box label. 1890s?]

Sackett & Willhelms Litho Company :Captain Cook. Sackett & Willhelms Litho Co., N.Y. [Tobacco plug box label. 1890s?]

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Image: Band of Hope Temperance Society. Hastings Wesleyan [Branch] :This is to certify that [Henry Trevellyan] is a member of the above society having signed the following pledge. [Wm A Sinclair, secy July 24, 1892]. Published by Campbell & Tudhope, Glasgow. [ca 1892].

Band of Hope Temperance Society. Hastings Wesleyan [Branch] :This is to certify that [Henry Trevellyan] is a member of the above society having sig...

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Image: Cook Strait Airways Ltd :[Luggage label. ca 1935]

Cook Strait Airways Ltd :[Luggage label. ca 1935]

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Image: Tourist Hotel Corporation :Wairakei Hotel, New Zealand [Luggage label. 1950s?]

Tourist Hotel Corporation :Wairakei Hotel, New Zealand [Luggage label. 1950s?]

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Image: Simmonds & Osborne (Firm) :[Labels for soft drink bottles. 1930s?]

Simmonds & Osborne (Firm) :[Labels for soft drink bottles. 1930s?]

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Image: Wolfe Bros Ltd :[Nine soft drink labels for compound and flavoured beverages. ca 1935-1964?]

Wolfe Bros Ltd :[Nine soft drink labels for compound and flavoured beverages. ca 1935-1964?]

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Image: Wolfe Bros Ltd :[Nine further soft drink labels for compound and flavoured beverages. ca 1935-1964?]

Wolfe Bros Ltd :[Nine further soft drink labels for compound and flavoured beverages. ca 1935-1964?]

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Image: ILS-1690644_upper-cover-spine_mm

ILS-1690644_upper-cover-spine_mm

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Image: Burgoyne, W. H, fl 1867-1869 : Map of the country between the river "Mimi" and Pukearuhe in the province of Taranaki, N.Z. [copy of ms map] 1866

Burgoyne, W. H, fl 1867-1869 : Map of the country between the river "Mimi" and Pukearuhe in the province of Taranaki, N.Z. [copy of ms map] 1866

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Image: [New Zealand. Army. 2nd NZEF. 2nd Division] :[Map of area of operations in north Italy, Faenza to Imola] [map with ms annotations]. [1944-5]. Base maps - 4 sheets probably from 'GSGS 4228 Italy 1;25 000' series published by War Office. Includes sheets 'Imola' sheet 88 II SW and 'Lugo' sheet 88 II SE.

[New Zealand. Army. 2nd NZEF. 2nd Division] :[Map of area of operations in north Italy, Faenza to Imola] [map with ms annotations]. [1944-5]. Base ...

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Image: [Williams, Henry], 1792-1867. Attributed works :War canoes, New Zealand. [W E & F Newton, ca 1852-1857]

[Williams, Henry], 1792-1867. Attributed works :War canoes, New Zealand. [W E & F Newton, ca 1852-1857]

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Image: Book of Hours [fragment]

Book of Hours [fragment]

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Image: Persian lacquer binding, 18th century

Persian lacquer binding, 18th century

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Image: Koran/Qur'an (Arabic)

Koran/Qur'an (Arabic)

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Image: Maker unknown :[Knife and fork set]

Maker unknown :[Knife and fork set]

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Image: Artist unknown :[Gold and greenstone fern pendant, understood to have belonged to Major Cyprian Bridge. 1800s]

Artist unknown :[Gold and greenstone fern pendant, understood to have belonged to Major Cyprian Bridge. 1800s]

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Image: Rugby Weekly :France v New Zealand, second test, Athletic Park, Saturday, August 5th, 1961. Rugby weekly souvenir [Programme cover]

Rugby Weekly :France v New Zealand, second test, Athletic Park, Saturday, August 5th, 1961. Rugby weekly souvenir [Programme cover]

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Image: New Zealand Labour Party: What N.Z. Labour means to you, written and arranged by David Wilson, National Secretary, N.Z. Labour Party. Pictorially portrayed by "Fox", "The Standard" cartoonist. Wellington, Printed by the Standard Press, Marion Street, Wellington N.Z., [1938].

New Zealand Labour Party: What N.Z. Labour means to you, written and arranged by David Wilson, National Secretary, N.Z. Labour Party. Pictorially p...

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Image: Bell, Andrew, 1726-1809 :Anacardium occidentale. Amphisbaena. Alauda. New Zealand lark [pipit]. A Bell Prin. Wal. sculptor fecit. Plate XVI [ca 1800]

Bell, Andrew, 1726-1809 :Anacardium occidentale. Amphisbaena. Alauda. New Zealand lark [pipit]. A Bell Prin. Wal. sculptor fecit. Plate XVI [ca 1800]

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Image: Avondale Town Hall. Exceptional programmes at the newer brighter Avondale Town Hall. Printed by Wright & Jaques Ltd [Auckland. Programme card for 22 December 1939 - 25 January 1940].

Avondale Town Hall. Exceptional programmes at the newer brighter Avondale Town Hall. Printed by Wright & Jaques Ltd [Auckland. Programme card for 2...

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Image: Lagoon at Gillespie's Beach, Westland

Lagoon at Gillespie's Beach, Westland

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Image: Maori welcome to the Duke and Duchess of York at Rotorua

Maori welcome to the Duke and Duchess of York at Rotorua

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Image: Wellington from B.M. Chambers. No. 337

Wellington from B.M. Chambers. No. 337

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Image: Split image showing close-up of an open-topped 4-door car; and Street scene showing Wanganui Chronicle Company Ltd building

Split image showing close-up of an open-topped 4-door car; and Street scene showing Wanganui Chronicle Company Ltd building

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Image: First Waitangi Day celebrations, February 1934

First Waitangi Day celebrations, February 1934

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Image: Staff of Griffin's Biscuit Factory outside the factory building in Nelson

Staff of Griffin's Biscuit Factory outside the factory building in Nelson

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Image: New Zealand Railways. Publicity Branch: For health! Eat apples / Railway Studios [ca 1940]

New Zealand Railways. Publicity Branch: For health! Eat apples / Railway Studios [ca 1940]

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Image: Mitchell, Leonard Cornwall Mitchell, 1901-1971: These people are careful and courteous [1938?]

Mitchell, Leonard Cornwall Mitchell, 1901-1971: These people are careful and courteous [1938?]

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Image: [Carr Advertising Studios] :You'll like Mosgiel scarves. They're warm, comfortable and smartly styled. Mosgiel; since 1871 the greatest name in woollens [1950s?]

[Carr Advertising Studios] :You'll like Mosgiel scarves. They're warm, comfortable and smartly styled. Mosgiel; since 1871 the greatest name in woo...

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Image: Mitchell, Leonard Cornwall Mitchell, 1901-1971: Don't run across the road; it is safer to walk. Look to the right - walk smartly across [1938?]

Mitchell, Leonard Cornwall Mitchell, 1901-1971: Don't run across the road; it is safer to walk. Look to the right - walk smartly across [1938?]

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Image: Mitchell, Leonard Cornwall, 1901-1971 :New Zealand Centennial Exhibition, Wellington. Nov 1939 [to] Apr 1940 [1939]

Mitchell, Leonard Cornwall, 1901-1971 :New Zealand Centennial Exhibition, Wellington. Nov 1939 [to] Apr 1940 [1939]

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Image: Zealandia Soap Candle and Trading Company :First grade velvet soap, guaranteed pure - it's sterilized. 'Velvet is, and always has been First grade'. [ca 1928?]

Zealandia Soap Candle and Trading Company :First grade velvet soap, guaranteed pure - it's sterilized. 'Velvet is, and always has been First grade'...

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Image: J Speight & Co. Ltd: Speight's prize ales. City Brewery Dunedin. Meyercord Co., Chicago, signs. Rae, Munn & Gilbert agents, Melbourne [1900s]

J Speight & Co. Ltd: Speight's prize ales. City Brewery Dunedin. Meyercord Co., Chicago, signs. Rae, Munn & Gilbert agents, Melbourne [1900s]

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Image: Gaumont Co. Ltd (London) :With Captain Scott, R.N. to the South Pole filmed by Herbert G. Ponting, F.R.G.S. (Second series). "Towards their goal". Authentic pictures exhibited by arrangement with the Gaumont Film Hire Service London, holders of exclusive cinematograph rights. [1912].

Gaumont Co. Ltd (London) :With Captain Scott, R.N. to the South Pole filmed by Herbert G. Ponting, F.R.G.S. (Second series). "Towards their goal". ...

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Image: [Postcard]. Mohi, Maori chief. H & B post card [ca 1910].

[Postcard]. Mohi, Maori chief. H & B post card [ca 1910].

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Image: Best wishes; hoping you will spend a very happy Christmas [Christmas card from Alice J N Forsyth, 1895]

Best wishes; hoping you will spend a very happy Christmas [Christmas card from Alice J N Forsyth, 1895]

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Image: Hand-made pistons, a valve and a connecting rod for a motor bike engine

Hand-made pistons, a valve and a connecting rod for a motor bike engine

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Image: Wilcox, Dora, 1873-1954 :An attempt at a New Zealand flag [made by Dora Wilcox in Belgium before the First World War, ca 1910]

Wilcox, Dora, 1873-1954 :An attempt at a New Zealand flag [made by Dora Wilcox in Belgium before the First World War, ca 1910]

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Image: [Plaque]. J W Heenan esq. C.B.E. An appreciation from Edmund Anscombe, F.N.Z.I.A. N.Z. Centennial Exhibition 1840-1940.

[Plaque]. J W Heenan esq. C.B.E. An appreciation from Edmund Anscombe, F.N.Z.I.A. N.Z. Centennial Exhibition 1840-1940.

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Image: Woolner, Thomas, 1825-1892 :[Edith Howitt] 1853

Woolner, Thomas, 1825-1892 :[Edith Howitt] 1853

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Image: Miniature portrait of Edith Hinshelwood, nee Moresby

Miniature portrait of Edith Hinshelwood, nee Moresby

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Image: [Colenso, William] 1811-1899 :[Lead typeface used by William Colenso, 1833-1880s]

[Colenso, William] 1811-1899 :[Lead typeface used by William Colenso, 1833-1880s]

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Image: Kaisar-i-Hind gold medal awarded to Reverend Barnardo Nansen Eade

Kaisar-i-Hind gold medal awarded to Reverend Barnardo Nansen Eade

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Image: Holland, Nathaniel Dance (Sir), 1734-1811 :Captain Cook.[ca 1836]

Holland, Nathaniel Dance (Sir), 1734-1811 :Captain Cook.[ca 1836]

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Image: New Zealand. General Survey Office : The Route from Milford Sound to Lake Te Anau [map]. 1889

New Zealand. General Survey Office : The Route from Milford Sound to Lake Te Anau [map]. 1889

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Image: Woollaston, Mountford Tosswill (Sir), 1910-1998 :Portrait of Michael King. 1987.

Woollaston, Mountford Tosswill (Sir), 1910-1998 :Portrait of Michael King. 1987.

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Image: Barraud, Charles Decimus 1822-1897 :[Lake Manapouri looking toward Cathedral Peaks?] 1886

Barraud, Charles Decimus 1822-1897 :[Lake Manapouri looking toward Cathedral Peaks?] 1886

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Image: Blomfield, Charles, 1846-1926 :Looking across Auckland from the artist's home, Ponsonby. 1899

Blomfield, Charles, 1846-1926 :Looking across Auckland from the artist's home, Ponsonby. 1899

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Image: Hopkinson, Charles Sydney, 1869-1962 :Dr Agnes Bennett, O.B.E. 1952.

Hopkinson, Charles Sydney, 1869-1962 :Dr Agnes Bennett, O.B.E. 1952.

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Image: Mt Herbert by Douglas MacDiarmid

Mt Herbert by Douglas MacDiarmid

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Image: Lennox, J, fl 1884 :[The 'Arawa'. 1884]

Lennox, J, fl 1884 :[The 'Arawa'. 1884]

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Image: Stewart, Helen, 1900-1983: Portrait of Doctor John Beaglehole

Stewart, Helen, 1900-1983: Portrait of Doctor John Beaglehole

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Image: Artist unknown :[Maori hunter returning home. ca 1870]

Artist unknown :[Maori hunter returning home. ca 1870]

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Image: King, Marcus, 1891-1983 :[The signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, February 6th, 1840]. 1938.

King, Marcus, 1891-1983 :[The signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, February 6th, 1840]. 1938.

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Image: Goldie, Charles Frederick, 1870-1947 :A mon cher Roland, Paris, 1896 [Self portrait]

Goldie, Charles Frederick, 1870-1947 :A mon cher Roland, Paris, 1896 [Self portrait]

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Image: Druett, Ronald John, 1934- :Ohakuri Power St[atio]n, 1962/63.

Druett, Ronald John, 1934- :Ohakuri Power St[atio]n, 1962/63.

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Image: Artist unknown: Xmas Eve at the Front. 1916

Artist unknown: Xmas Eve at the Front. 1916

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Image: Clouston, Robert Stewart, 1857-1911 :[Alexander Horsburgh Turnbull] 16 9 [19]09

Clouston, Robert Stewart, 1857-1911 :[Alexander Horsburgh Turnbull] 16 9 [19]09

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Image: Artist unknown :S. S. Huia aground at Patea

Artist unknown :S. S. Huia aground at Patea

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Image: [Martin, Albin] 1813-1888 :[Bay of Islands, 1869?]

[Martin, Albin] 1813-1888 :[Bay of Islands, 1869?]

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Image: Branfill, Benjamin Aylett (Colonel), 1828-1899 :After a long day on the run. 1884

Branfill, Benjamin Aylett (Colonel), 1828-1899 :After a long day on the run. 1884

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Image: Eutropius, Flavius fl 364-378 : De Gestes Romanorum

Eutropius, Flavius fl 364-378 : De Gestes Romanorum

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Image: Tennyson, Alfred Tennyson, Baron, 1809-1892 : A dream of fair women

Tennyson, Alfred Tennyson, Baron, 1809-1892 : A dream of fair women

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Image: Choirbook [fragment]

Choirbook [fragment]

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Image: [Deck of playing cards featuring New Zealand native birds. ca 1950?]

[Deck of playing cards featuring New Zealand native birds. ca 1950?]

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Image: Schmuzer, J J, fl 1795-1810 :[South Island kokako and other birds] Tab XVIII. [ca 1795]

Schmuzer, J J, fl 1795-1810 :[South Island kokako and other birds] Tab XVIII. [ca 1795]

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Image: Mallitte, Howard Leon, 1910-1979: Birds of New Zealand; the fantail, native pigeon, the tui, parakeet, rifleman - male, female. [19]52.

Mallitte, Howard Leon, 1910-1979: Birds of New Zealand; the fantail, native pigeon, the tui, parakeet, rifleman - male, female. [19]52.

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Image: Acres, Avis, 1910-1994 :They were overjoyed to find that their friends the birds had returned. [1956-57].

Acres, Avis, 1910-1994 :They were overjoyed to find that their friends the birds had returned. [1956-57].

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Image: Schmidt, William Shaw Diedrich, 1870-1968: Native birds of New Zealand. Drawn on stone by W. Schmidt. Printed by the Brett Printing Coy, Auckland, N.Z. [ca 1900]

Schmidt, William Shaw Diedrich, 1870-1968: Native birds of New Zealand. Drawn on stone by W. Schmidt. Printed by the Brett Printing Coy, Auckland, ...

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Image: Daff, Lily Attey, 1885-1945 :Rough faced shag. [ca 1933]

Daff, Lily Attey, 1885-1945 :Rough faced shag. [ca 1933]

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Image: Daff, Lily Attey, 1885-1945 :[Pied shag with chick and nest on pohutukawa, ca 1933]

Daff, Lily Attey, 1885-1945 :[Pied shag with chick and nest on pohutukawa, ca 1933]

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Image: Captain Scott and group on return of the Southern Party, Antarctica

Captain Scott and group on return of the Southern Party, Antarctica

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Image: Douglas Mawson on night watch in Shackleton's hut at Cape Royds, Ross Island, Antarctica

Douglas Mawson on night watch in Shackleton's hut at Cape Royds, Ross Island, Antarctica

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Image: Group of men sitting around a table in a hut, Antarctica - Photograph taken by G Murray Levick

Group of men sitting around a table in a hut, Antarctica - Photograph taken by G Murray Levick

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Image: Crowd at Lyttelton Wharf, Christchurch, to witness the departure of ship 'Nimrod' for Antarctica, on British Antarctic Expedition, showing men, women, and children on ship and on wharf alongside

Crowd at Lyttelton Wharf, Christchurch, to witness the departure of ship 'Nimrod' for Antarctica, on British Antarctic Expedition, showing men, wom...

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Image: Grotto in an iceberg, photographed during the British Antarctic Expedition of 1911-1913

Grotto in an iceberg, photographed during the British Antarctic Expedition of 1911-1913

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Image: John Player & Sons Ltd: An extract from Sir Ernest Shackleton's diary, Jan. 4th 1909 [1915].

John Player & Sons Ltd: An extract from Sir Ernest Shackleton's diary, Jan. 4th 1909 [1915].

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Image: John Player & Sons Ltd: The Aurora Australis, Shackleton's Expedition [1915].

John Player & Sons Ltd: The Aurora Australis, Shackleton's Expedition [1915].

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Image: Lieutenant Edward Evans observing an occultation of Jupiter, during the Antarctic Expedition of 1911-1913

Lieutenant Edward Evans observing an occultation of Jupiter, during the Antarctic Expedition of 1911-1913

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Image: McNeish, Harry, 1874-1930 : Journal of Harry McNeish, carpenter on Shackleton's Endurance expedition

McNeish, Harry, 1874-1930 : Journal of Harry McNeish, carpenter on Shackleton's Endurance expedition

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Image: Gaumont Co. Ltd (London) :With Captain Scott, R.N. to the South Pole (British Antarctic Expedition) filmed by Herbert G. Ponting, F.R.G.S. "Passing a huge iceberg". Authentic pictures exhibited by arrangement with the Gaumont Co. Ltd. London, holders of exclusive cinematograph rights. [1912].

Gaumont Co. Ltd (London) :With Captain Scott, R.N. to the South Pole (British Antarctic Expedition) filmed by Herbert G. Ponting, F.R.G.S. "Passing...

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Image: Gaumont Co. Ltd (London) :With Captain Scott, R.N. to the South Pole (British Antarctic Expedition) filmed by Herbert G. Ponting, F.R.G.S. "Icebound in the Antarctic". Authentic pictures exhibited by arrangement with the Gaumont Co. Ltd. London, holders of exclusive cinematograph rights. [1912?].

Gaumont Co. Ltd (London) :With Captain Scott, R.N. to the South Pole (British Antarctic Expedition) filmed by Herbert G. Ponting, F.R.G.S. "Iceboun...

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Image: Gaumont Co. Ltd (London) :With Captain Scott, R.N. to the South Pole filmed by Herbert G. Ponting, F.R.G.S. (Second series). Authentic pictures exhibited by arrangement with the Gaumont Film Hire Service London, holders of exclusive cinematograph rights. "Preparing for the final dash ". [1912].

Gaumont Co. Ltd (London) :With Captain Scott, R.N. to the South Pole filmed by Herbert G. Ponting, F.R.G.S. (Second series). Authentic pictures exh...

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Image: Trans-Antarctic Expedition (1955-1958). Ross Sea Committee :Commemorating the first Trans-Antarctic Crossing 1957-8 [First day cover, 20 January 1958]

Trans-Antarctic Expedition (1955-1958). Ross Sea Committee :Commemorating the first Trans-Antarctic Crossing 1957-8 [First day cover, 20 January 1958]

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Image: Queenstown

Queenstown

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Image: Qantas Boeing 707 at Auckland International Airport

Qantas Boeing 707 at Auckland International Airport

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Image: Balclutha, South Otago

Balclutha, South Otago

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Image: Colour transparency of potato variety, Jersey Bennes

Colour transparency of potato variety, Jersey Bennes

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Image: All Blacks, New Zealand representative rugby union team, 1963

All Blacks, New Zealand representative rugby union team, 1963

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Image: Edgar Williams (on right), with Alice Williams and two unidentified men, in native bush, probably West Coast Region

Edgar Williams (on right), with Alice Williams and two unidentified men, in native bush, probably West Coast Region

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Image: Interior of Suzy's Coffee Lounge, Willis Street, Wellington

Interior of Suzy's Coffee Lounge, Willis Street, Wellington

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Image: Photograph of protesters on the Māori Land March, College Hill, Auckland

Photograph of protesters on the Māori Land March, College Hill, Auckland

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Image: Participants in Maori Land March at Otoko Marae

Participants in Maori Land March at Otoko Marae

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Image: Participants in Maori Land March, between Hokianga and Otiria

Participants in Maori Land March, between Hokianga and Otiria

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Image: Maori Land March participants Tama Poata and Witi McMath leaning on a fence

Maori Land March participants Tama Poata and Witi McMath leaning on a fence

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Image: Marchers on the road, including a Highland piper

Marchers on the road, including a Highland piper

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Image: Creator unknown :Portrait of an unidentified man

Creator unknown :Portrait of an unidentified man

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Image: Photograph of Emily Cook Dallin

Photograph of Emily Cook Dallin

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Image: Fyndon Gate, St Augustine's Abbey, Canterbury, England

Fyndon Gate, St Augustine's Abbey, Canterbury, England

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Image: Harbour at Lynmouth, Devon, England

Harbour at Lynmouth, Devon, England

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Image: Jessie Cruickshank Crawford

Jessie Cruickshank Crawford

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Image: Walter Mantell with Jessie Crawford and her children

Walter Mantell with Jessie Crawford and her children

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Image: Hobson Street, Thorndon, looking south towards Mt Victoria

Hobson Street, Thorndon, looking south towards Mt Victoria

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Image: House of Dr Stephen Lunn Muller, Blenheim

House of Dr Stephen Lunn Muller, Blenheim

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Image: Unidentified clergyman and his childen - Photographed by Mrs Williams

Unidentified clergyman and his childen - Photographed by Mrs Williams

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Image: Members of the New Zealand Armed Constabulary

Members of the New Zealand Armed Constabulary

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Image: Scene in Christchurch looking towards Armagh Street and Cathedral Square

Scene in Christchurch looking towards Armagh Street and Cathedral Square

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Image: View of a curio shop, Japan, by Felice A Beato (1825-1908?)

View of a curio shop, Japan, by Felice A Beato (1825-1908?)

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Image: Group of surveyors

Group of surveyors

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Image: Main street of Kanagawa, Japan, by Felice A Beato (1825-1908?)

Main street of Kanagawa, Japan, by Felice A Beato (1825-1908?)

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Image: Creator unknown :Portrait of an unidentified young boy

Creator unknown :Portrait of an unidentified young boy

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Heda Henly

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Lieutenant Herman with his ventriloquist dummy

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Mr and Mrs J Armstrong

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Unidentified naval officer

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Image: Walls of Le Quesnoy

Walls of Le Quesnoy

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Image: New Zealand soldiers at the front near Le Quesnoy

New Zealand soldiers at the front near Le Quesnoy

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Image: New Zealand forward 18 pounder gun in action, Le Quesnoy, France

New Zealand forward 18 pounder gun in action, Le Quesnoy, France

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Image: Three New Zealand soldiers using a trench mortar in Le Quesnoy, France, during World War I

Three New Zealand soldiers using a trench mortar in Le Quesnoy, France, during World War I

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Image: Divisional commanders entering Le Quesnoy, France, after its capture

Divisional commanders entering Le Quesnoy, France, after its capture

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Image: Crowd around a New Zealand regimental band playing in Le Quesnoy, the day after its capture

Crowd around a New Zealand regimental band playing in Le Quesnoy, the day after its capture

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Image: Hatton, Walter Scarlett, 1873-1938 :Laying the foundation stone of the Odd Fellows' Hall at Wellington, New Zealand 1859

Hatton, Walter Scarlett, 1873-1938 :Laying the foundation stone of the Odd Fellows' Hall at Wellington, New Zealand 1859

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Image: West, Benjamin, 1738-1820 :Sir Joseph Banks Bt. Painted by Benjamin West. Engraved by J R Smith. London Molteno Colnaghi, 1788.

West, Benjamin, 1738-1820 :Sir Joseph Banks Bt. Painted by Benjamin West. Engraved by J R Smith. London Molteno Colnaghi, 1788.

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Image: Godber, Albert Percy, 1876-1949 :[Drawings of Maori rafter patterns]. 44; 45; 46. [1939-1947].

Godber, Albert Percy, 1876-1949 :[Drawings of Maori rafter patterns]. 44; 45; 46. [1939-1947].

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Image: Godber, Albert Percy, 1876-1949 :[Drawings of Maori rafter patterns]. 16. 22W. MA22; 17. 21W. MA21; and, 18. 25W. MA25. Puhoro. [1939-1947].

Godber, Albert Percy, 1876-1949 :[Drawings of Maori rafter patterns]. 16. 22W. MA22; 17. 21W. MA21; and, 18. 25W. MA25. Puhoro. [1939-1947].

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Image: Godber, Albert Percy, 1876-1949 :[Designs for rafter patterns]. 123. Te Hei Manoeka Pa, Te Puke; 124. Porch design, Tokaanu; 125. Tuhourangi. Rangiuru, Te Puke. [1940-1942?].

Godber, Albert Percy, 1876-1949 :[Designs for rafter patterns]. 123. Te Hei Manoeka Pa, Te Puke; 124. Porch design, Tokaanu; 125. Tuhourangi. Rangi...

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Image: Valentine, George Dobson, 1852-1890 :Rotomahana looking to site of Pink Terraces

Valentine, George Dobson, 1852-1890 :Rotomahana looking to site of Pink Terraces

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Image: Poi dancers, Whakarewarewa, Rotorua, New Zealand

Poi dancers, Whakarewarewa, Rotorua, New Zealand

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Image: Te Rangiua and Te Urikore playing Mū Tōrere

Te Rangiua and Te Urikore playing Mū Tōrere

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Image: Queenstown

Queenstown

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Image: New Zealand Opera Company: Porgy and Bess, starring Inia Te Wiata and Martha Flowers. Opera House Wellington, April 5th to 24th. Bookings at D.I.C. [1965].

New Zealand Opera Company: Porgy and Bess, starring Inia Te Wiata and Martha Flowers. Opera House Wellington, April 5th to 24th. Bookings at D.I.C....

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Image: Daff, Lily Attey, 1885-1945 :Brown creeper [ca 1933]

Daff, Lily Attey, 1885-1945 :Brown creeper [ca 1933]

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Image: Stratford Primary School

Stratford Primary School

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Image: City Views. Parliament buildings

City Views. Parliament buildings

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Image: Creator unknown: Panoramic negative of Napier showing the effects of the 1931 Hawke's Bay earthquake

Creator unknown: Panoramic negative of Napier showing the effects of the 1931 Hawke's Bay earthquake

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Image: New Zealand Meat Producers Board: New Zealand [Lamb and flag. ca 1940?]

New Zealand Meat Producers Board: New Zealand [Lamb and flag. ca 1940?]

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Image: New Zealand National Party: Forward with National ... with a strong, able, experienced Government. Printed by Whitcombe & Tombs Limited [1954]

New Zealand National Party: Forward with National ... with a strong, able, experienced Government. Printed by Whitcombe & Tombs Limited [1954]

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Image: Avondale School, Lower Standard 1

Avondale School, Lower Standard 1

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Image: Player's Cigarettes Polar Exploration series, card 5 - Parry and Hoppner's Arctic Expedition

Player's Cigarettes Polar Exploration series, card 5 - Parry and Hoppner's Arctic Expedition

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Image: To my dear wife. Carte postale - Postcard . Mizpah to my dear wife [1917]

To my dear wife. Carte postale - Postcard . Mizpah to my dear wife [1917]

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Image: New Zealand Railways. Publicity Branch: Visit Mt Egmont. Scenic trip by train. New Zealand Railways; safety, comfort, economy / N.Z. Railways Studios. Issued by the N.Z. Railways Publicity Branch. [ca 1938-1939]

New Zealand Railways. Publicity Branch: Visit Mt Egmont. Scenic trip by train. New Zealand Railways; safety, comfort, economy / N.Z. Railways Studi...

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Image: Kilgour, Hamish, active 1978-2010s :Live dead Clean; an E.P. of unreleased live material from '81-'82 - features 6 tracks - recorded in North and South Islands. A Flying Nun record / Electric Dog posters, 1986.

Kilgour, Hamish, active 1978-2010s :Live dead Clean; an E.P. of unreleased live material from '81-'82 - features 6 tracks - recorded in North and S...

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Image: New Zealand Railways. Publicity Branch: Home Guard notes - If you can't get "Petone", wait for it! It's worth waiting for! "Petone" quality woollens. The Wellington Woollen Mfg. Co. Ltd. / Railways Studios [ca 1940]

New Zealand Railways. Publicity Branch: Home Guard notes - If you can't get "Petone", wait for it! It's worth waiting for! "Petone" quality woollen...

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Image: [Mallitte, Howard Leon?], 1910-1979: Cities of New Zealand. Wellington. New Zealand life and scenes - Number Seven. [1950s]

[Mallitte, Howard Leon?], 1910-1979: Cities of New Zealand. Wellington. New Zealand life and scenes - Number Seven. [1950s]

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Image: Tourist Hotel Corporation: Hermitage Lodge, Mount Cook, New Zealand, luggage label

Tourist Hotel Corporation: Hermitage Lodge, Mount Cook, New Zealand, luggage label

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Image: Mackie, James Ogilvie (Peter), 1921- :Aerial view of Seacliff Hospital taken by Whites Aviation Ltd

Mackie, James Ogilvie (Peter), 1921- :Aerial view of Seacliff Hospital taken by Whites Aviation Ltd

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Image: Kaikoura

Kaikoura

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Image: [Postcard]. Souvenir from France. Fabrication francaise. To my dear brother Charles, from Jack. France, 6.15.1917. [Embroidered postcard]

[Postcard]. Souvenir from France. Fabrication francaise. To my dear brother Charles, from Jack. France, 6.15.1917. [Embroidered postcard]

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Image: 1917 Souvenir de France. [Embroidered postcard to Olive McDuff from Lance/Sgt Walter Henry Saunders].

1917 Souvenir de France. [Embroidered postcard to Olive McDuff from Lance/Sgt Walter Henry Saunders].

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Image: [Embroidered postcard]. NZ New Zealand. From the front to Rene with love [From Willie. ca 1916-1917?]

[Embroidered postcard]. NZ New Zealand. From the front to Rene with love [From Willie. ca 1916-1917?]

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Image: Flag with Daoist symbols. Mythical importance representing the Big Dipper, which points to the North Star. 1907-1975 [ca 1925-1946]

Flag with Daoist symbols. Mythical importance representing the Big Dipper, which points to the North Star. 1907-1975 [ca 1925-1946]

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Image: Corona Typewriter formerly owned by writer Katherine Mansfield

Corona Typewriter formerly owned by writer Katherine Mansfield

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