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New Zealand (nation)

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Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 1182 Collections and/or Records:

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Turning wheel for rope-making : flax drying all about on the ground, 1910

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 26/6966
Scope and Contents From the File:

The album now contains photographs numbered in the range 6787-7005 (originally there were 173 in the album). Added numbers are: 6933-7005; not used: 6791, 6821, 6834 and 6872; missing 6790, 6792-6794, 6802, 6809, 6812, 6814, 6848-6849, 6936-6937, 6941, 6944, 6947, 6981, 6984, 6989-6890, 6992-6993 and 6995.

Dates: 1910
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Twin Waterfall near the Matukituki River, Otago, New Zealand, 1876

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3089B/69
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360 x 266 mm. A view looking towards a cliff face, down which drop two waterfalls, presumably from the same source.

Dates: 1876
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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[Uncaptioned Print], 1885

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3089C/56
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194 x 139 mm. A view looking along a river valley with steep wooded hillside rising on either side.

Dates: 1885
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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[Uncaptioned print], 1885

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3089C/58
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194 x 135 mm. A view looking along a river towards a valley and a mountain in the distance. Exact location unidentified, but probably somewhere in the Lake Wakatipu region.

Dates: 1885
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Under many flags: my pilgrimage

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 15
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An account of a journey undertook in 1953-1954 to Hong Kong, Thailand, Japan, Manila, North Borneo, Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Sierra Leone, the Gold Coast and the U.S.A. The volumes are undated, but the last entry in the epilogue is dated 1957.

Dates: 1957
Conditions Governing Access: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Underneath the wire suspension bridge. The Hooker River in flood, 1910

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 27/7080
Scope and Contents

[No print]. [Missing]. Half-plate.

Dates: 1910
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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[Unidentified river, NZ], 1929

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3089S/100
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72 x 59 mm. A view looking down onto a river which winds between steep, tree-covered hills.

Dates: 1929
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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[Union Bank of Australia, Auckland], 1870

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3089B/7
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240 x 208 mm. A view showing the front of the Union Bank in Queen Street, c 1870, with numerous passersby standing on the pavement watching the photographer. This brick building with four tall Corinthian arches screening the entrance was designed by Leonard Terry of Melbourne and built between 1862-1864.

Dates: 1870
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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(Untitled), 10 Mar 1908

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/38/8-12
Scope and Contents Letter from Arthur Witley (13 Westbourne Road, Huddersfield, [Yorkshire]) to WSC (House of Commons) regretting that WSC's recent letter in the Nation "betrays a tendency towards State Socialism". Gives his view of the distinction between a Radical and a Socialist and follows Henry George in advocating a system of taxation which distinguishes between value created by the community and that created by the individual, and the nationalisation of "all natural monopolies" such as transport...
Dates: 10 Mar 1908
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 07 Apr 1908

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/38/26-28
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Letter from Arthur Witley (13 Westborne Road, Huddersfield, [Yorkshire]) to WSC (House of Commons) advocating the taxation of land values, which he sees as a pre-requisite for Free Trade, and attacking taxation of capital and the earnings derived from it. Describes the good economic effects of the taxation of land values in New Zealand and New South Wales [Australia] and urges the Government to take on the House of Lords by including such taxation in the Budget. Signed typescript.

Dates: 07 Apr 1908
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 04 Mar 1942

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/71A/22-23
Scope and Contents Telegram from WSC to the Prime Minister of New Zealand [Peter Fraser] replying to the concerns of the New Zealand Government over plans for the defence of New Zealand: reassures him that the estimate [of the scale of a Japanese attack] cited in Fraser's telegram [see CHAR 20/71A/5-8] does not represent the views of the Chiefs of Staff; outlines proposed measures for increasing the security of New Zealand; comments on likely developments in the situation; states that he is doing everything in...
Dates: 04 Mar 1942
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 06 Mar 1942

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/71A/56
Scope and Contents Telegram from the Prime Minister of New Zealand [Peter Fraser] to WSC regarding the outcome of consultation with Australia regarding mutual defence: supports a proposal for an ANZAC [Australian and New Zealand Army Corps] council in Washington [United States]; supports the proposal by the Australian Government that Lieutenant-General George Brett [Commander of Allied air forces, Dutch East Indies, later Indonesia] be appointed Supreme Commander of the ANZAC area. Received 5 March 1942...
Dates: 06 Mar 1942
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 05 Mar 1942

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/71A/59-62
Scope and Contents Telegram from the Prime Minister of Australia [John Curtin] to WSC regarding the outcome of consultation with the New Zealand Government and Chiefs of Staff: summarizes the present military situation; defines the ANZAC [Australian and New Zealand Army Corps] area; discusses the machinery needed for the higher direction of policy and operations in the ANZAC area; recommends formation of an ANZAC Council in Washington [United States] and the appointment of Lieutenant-General George Brett...
Dates: 05 Mar 1942
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 06 Mar 1942

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/71A/81-82
Scope and Contents Telegram from John Curtin [Prime Minister of Australia] to WSC relaying observations of Robert Menzies [former Prime Minister of Australia] on administrative arrangements needed for the ANZAC [Australian and New Zealand Army Corps] Area: recommends that Australia and New Zealand be represented on the Chiefs of Staff Committee in Washington [United States]; recommends the creation of an inter- governmental council in Washington; comments on the roles of these bodies and on considerations...
Dates: 06 Mar 1942
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 03 Feb 1942

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/69B/120-121
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Telegram from WSC to Prime Minister of New Zealand [Peter Fraser] regarding New Zealand's requests for war material: states that there is a large flow of reinforcements of all kinds into the ABDA [Australian, British, Dutch and Australasian] area; feels that "we are already heading dangerously near the point where the spreading of our resources must lead to a general weakness".

Dates: 03 Feb 1942
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 04 Feb 1942

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/69B/122-124
Scope and Contents Telegram from Prime Minister of New Zealand [Peter Fraser] to WSC regarding fighter allocation for New Zealand: believes allocation of 18 fighters cannot be regarded as adequate; feels that there is an unsatisfactory disparity between numbers allocated to Australia and those to New Zealand; requires at least 4 fighter squadrons in addition to 36 fighter aircraft already requested; hopes that the whole question of the defence of New Zealand is receiving consideration, "the capacity of this...
Dates: 04 Feb 1942
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 05 Feb 1942

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/69B/133-135
Scope and Contents Telegram from Prime Minister of New Zealand [Peter Fraser] regarding representation on the Far Eastern Council: believes a Far Eastern Council without the participation of the United States or China is inadequate, but will accept a Council in London; expresses concern that whole thought appears to be directed to ABDA [Australian, British, Dutch and Australasian] area, which does not include New Zealand, and suggests that the ABDA area should be re-named the Mid-Western Pacific to avoid...
Dates: 05 Feb 1942
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 07 Feb 1942

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/69B/146
Scope and Contents Telegram from WSC to the Prime Minister of Australia [John Curtin] calling the first meeting of the Pacific Council in London on Tuesday: states that the Council will deal with the whole problem of the war against Japan; informs that the United States is being asked to organise the ANZAC [Australian and New Zealand Army Corps] area on the same lines as the ABDA [Australian, British, Dutch and Australasian] machine of General Sir Archibald Wavell [Supreme Commander, South West Pacific], and...
Dates: 07 Feb 1942
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 08 Feb 1942

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/69B/150
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Telegram from WSC to Prime Minister of New Zealand [Peter Fraser] regarding the creation of a separate command organisation for the ANZAC [Australian and New Zealand Army Corps] area: proposes the setting up in Eastern Australia of a combined staff under the American Naval Commander in Chief, to comprise representatives of New Zealand, Australia, the United States and Great Britain.

Dates: 08 Feb 1942
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 07 Feb 1942

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/69B/151
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Telegram from the Prime Minister of New Zealand [Peter Fraser] to WSC expressing New Zealand's desire to be represented on the War Cabinet.

Dates: 07 Feb 1942
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 07 Feb 1942

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/69B/152
Scope and Contents Telegram from Prime Minister of New Zealand [Peter Fraser] to WSC regarding the decision to order the New Zealand Division into a full operational role in the Western Desert: feels that recent "ill-informed" comments on the very large forces retained inactive in Britain, and the continued use of New Zealand forces in the Middle East, may add point to the demand that New Zealand forces should be returned to the Pacific area to meet the danger nearer home; requests statement of troops held in...
Dates: 07 Feb 1942
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 09 Feb 1942

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/70/2-3
Scope and Contents Telegram from WSC to Prime Minister of New Zealand [Peter Fraser] regarding troops stationed in Britain: states that troops from the United States brought to Britain are not fully trained and are used to set free British divisions for service in the Middle East and Far East; explains that it is only a shortage of troop-carrying tonnage that keeps British divisions at home; grieves that it is necessary to use the New Zealand Division again so soon; expresses desire to work all New Zealand and...
Dates: 09 Feb 1942
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 12 Feb 1942

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/70/21
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Telegram from Prime Minister of New Zealand [Peter Fraser] to WSC: expresses relief that only one brigade of the New Zealand Division will now be used by General Sir Claude Auchinleck [Commander-in-Chief, Middle East]; states that the information provided by WSC [see CHAR 20/70/2-3] will deal with any criticism concerning the retention of British troops in the Britain; states that public opinion is sound but equipment is badly needed.

Dates: 12 Feb 1942
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 17 Feb 1942

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/70/61-65
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Telegram from the Government of New Zealand to WSC agreeing to ask the United States for fighter squadrons, and commenting on the strategic importance of New Zealand: suggests that the loss of the ABDA [Australian, British, Dutch and Australasian] area leads to a need for new bases and to a possible Japanese threat to Australia and New Zealand; believes that New Zealand must become a main base area and requests it be equipped and defended as such.

Dates: 17 Feb 1942
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 19 Feb 1942

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/70/77-78
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Telegram from the Government of New Zealand to WSC regarding the provision of fighter aircraft for New Zealand: asks WSC to help arrange the diversion of two United States pursuit squadrons; comments on the need for fighter aircraft.

Dates: 19 Feb 1942
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open