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   A poster for Anythingsz NZ Ltd. Offering assistance to people out of work and looking for employment. Office upstairs at DC Turnbull Buildings 1 Strathallan Street, Timaru

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2. Timaru Harbour Board

   An undated Timaru Harbour Board plan for the proposed slipway for Timaru Yacht Club, circa 1950? Shows side elevation and cross section of the proposed slipway. Timaru Harbour Board Plan No. 848

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3. "Above the clouds" : souvenir of the first flight to Mount Cook, May 1920.

   "Above the clouds", a souvenir card of the first flight to Mount Cook on May 1920. The interior features a picture of the Avro aeroplane that made the journey, plus lists the pilot and passenger. They were Captain Euan Dickson, DSC, DFC, Croix de Guerre (pilot), the passengers from Christchurch to Fairlie as R L Banks and R Wigley, the passengers from Fairlie to Mount Cook (and return) as T D Burnett (MP) and G Pearson, and the passengers from...

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4. "Far from you but thinking of you", from Alister (Alex) Ross, serving in France, to his sister Belle Ross, Timaru

   A silk embroidered postcard, bearing the message "Far from you but thinking of you", from Alister (Alex) Ross, serving in France, to his sister Belle Ross at Washdyke, Timaru, dated 11 August 1918. Alex sent the card to mark Belle's birthday. Included in the silk pocket at the front of the card was a small square of paper containing plant matter (heather flower?) labelled "Gathered near Donald Ross's birth place". From a Ross family album...

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5. "Greetings from hearth & home" from Belle Ross of 'Seaforth' at Washdyke, Timaru, to Alister (Alex) Ross, serving on the western front

   Pictorial postcard, "Greetings from hearth & home", from Belle Ross of 'Seaforth' at Washdyke, Timaru, to her brother Alister (Alex) Ross, serving on the western front, dated 1 September 1918. Belle mentions that her mother had also written and commented on the wet weather (at Washdyke) and the amount of time since last receiving a letter from Alex. From a Ross family album largely consisting of postcards collected by Alister (Alex) Ross wh...

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6. "Greetings to my Gallant soldier [Brother]", from Elsie Ross of Washdyke, Timaru, to Alister (Alex) Ross, serving in France

   A postcard, bearing the message "Greetings to my Gallant soldier [Brother]", from Elsie Ross of Seaforth at Washdyke, Timaru, to Alister (Alex) Ross, serving in France, dated 7 July 1918. The verso bears a message of love, assuring Alex all was well at home, and that "Donald [no surname] was to have his final leave the following week (prior to leaving for the front). From a Ross family album largely consisting of postcards collected by Ali...

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7. "In honours Cause may God bless and keep you", from Elsie Ross of Washdyke, Timaru, to Alister (Alex) Ross, serving in France

   A postcard, bearing the message "In honours Cause may God bless and keep you", from Elsie Ross of Seaforth at Washdyke, Timaru, to Alister (Alex) Ross, serving in France, dated 7 September 1918. The verso bears a message of wishing good health, assuring Alex all was well at home. From a Ross family album largely consisting of postcards collected by Alister (Alex) Ross while training in England or serving in France during World War One.

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8. "To my own dear son at the front", from T J Ross, Timaru, to Alister (Alex) Ross, serving in France

   A postcard, bearing the message "To my own dear son at the front", from T J Ross of Seaforth at Washdyke, Timaru, to Alister (Alex) Ross, serving in France, dated 9 June 1918. The verso bears a message of love and best wishes to Alex from home. From a Ross family album largely consisting of postcards collected by Alister (Alex) Ross while training in England or serving in France during World War One.

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9. 'Bea', Val Lehman - TV Variety Show

   A poster for 'Bea', Val Lehman. Star of television's 'Prisoner'. Live on Stage with the T.V. Variety Show Also starring Stan Penrose Roy Waterson The Guv'nors Tuesday 15th January, 1985 at the Theatre Royal, Timaru. Tickets from Chelsea Records Adults $14.50 Pensioners and groups $9.50 Children $8.50 Produced and directed by Tommy O'Connor

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10. 'Improve the Odds' Roadshow

    A poster for 'Improve the Odds' Roadshow Monday 27th June, 1983 at the Theatre Royal, Timaru. Tickets $4

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11. 10 wage earners ...keep them safe [Department of Labour and Health safety poster]

    Department of Labour and Health safety poster "10 wage earners ...keep them safe", circa 1970. Features an image of a pair of hands.

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12. 17m pilot launch for Timaru Harbour Board - Timaru Harbour Board

    Plans for a 17m pilot launch for the Timaru Harbour Board, drawn by RM Davis of Dunedin, and dated May and November 1977. Comprised of six sheets offering elevations, general arrangement, deck & wheelhouse plans, sections, profiles, hull line details, and offset tables. Timaru Harbour Board Plans : 90-1(85-3), 90-2, 90-3, 90-4, 90-5(85-7), and 90-6(85-8) [see notes]

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13. 1914 diary kept by Captain (and later Major) David Grant

    A 1914 diary kept by Captain (and later Major) David Grant, who volunteered to serve with the Main Body of the New Zealand Expeditionary Force in August 1914. Includes a typed transcript of his (generally very brief) entries dating from 6 August to 26 November 1914, produced by grandson Bruce Denny.

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14. 1915 diary of Robert Henry Smith, 2nd South Canterbury Regiment, New Zealand Expeditionary Force

    The 1915 diary of Robert (Bob) Henry Smith (service no. 6/545), of the 2nd South Canterbury Regiment, New Zealand Expeditionary Force. Smith also listed his home address - 179 North Street, Timaru - on the title page of his diary. Entries in the diary are completed in a mixture of pen and pencil, the pencil entries being fainter and often a little smudged, making legibility more difficult. When war was declared on 5 August 1914, Smith enrol...

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15. 1981 Charity Show

    A poster for the 1981 Charity show, held at the Theatre Royal, Timaru, on 3 October [ca.1981]. Presented by the Timaru Country Music Assn. Proceeds to "Crippled Children" (presumably CCS?).

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16. 1982 Grand Charity Show

    A poster for the 1982 Grand Charity Show, held at the Theatre Royal, Timaru, on 2 October [ca.1982]. Presented by the Timaru Country Music Associatio. and Radio Caroline. Notes that proceeds were going to the Timaru St. John Ambulance Association.

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17. 1984 Gold Guitar Roadshow

    A poster for 1984 Gold Guitar Roadshow. Featuring: George Hamilton IV Patsy Rigger Plus: Jenny Blackadder 1984 Gold Guitar winner Sunday 17th June, 1984. Theatre Royal Timaru.

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18. 1987 Grand charity show

    A poster for the Timaru Country Music Association's 1987 Grand charity show, held at the Theatre Royal, Timaru. Presented in conjunction with Radio Caroline.

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19. 1988 Sunny Timaru country quest and country show

    A poster for the 1988 "Sunny Timaru country quest and country show", held at the Theatre Royal, Timaru, 6 April 1988.

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20. 1990 Grand charity show

    A poster for the Timaru Country Music Association's grand charity show, held at the Theatre Royal, Timaru, on 6 October 1990. Notes proceeds were intended for "Country way F.M. Radio".

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21. 20 tons locomotive steam crane - Timaru Harbour Board

    Blueprint plan for a 20 ton locomotive steam crane, by J Booth & Bros, Engineers of Rodley Leeds (Union Foundry and Ironworks), dated 20 June 1899. Timaru Harbour Board plan no.682

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22. 2nd NZEF Middle East Christmas and New Year card from Bill Halliday - SCRSA Memorabilia Trust Collection

    A "2nd NZEF Middle East" Christmas and New Year card bearing greetings for 1942-1943 from Bill Halliday. The card is addressed to "All members of the Society. Received parcels[,] many thanks.", but otherwise unmarked.

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23. 4up-1out [National Safety Association of NZ safety poster]

    National Safety Association of NZ safety poster "4up-1out" promoting the correct use of ladders, circa 1970. Features an image of a worker with a bandaged hand carrying a box, with safety gloves in his pocket.

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24. A Bear Called Paddington

    A poster for the A Bear Called Paddington show, held at the Theatre Royal, Timaru, 19, 20, July, 1977.

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25. A Flanders Poppy, circa 1918 [framed] - SCRSA Memorabilia Trust Collection

    A disbound souvenir booklet with best wishes for a bright and happy New Year, framed with a Flanders poppy which was presumably enclosed. Originally sent by Gunner WT [William Thornhill] Evans (service no. 2/2610) from "In the field, France, 1918." The booklet appears to have later been disbound and framed with the poppy by Ace Picture Framers of Timaru.

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26. A Knight with Howard Morrison in Concert.

    A poster for a Knight with Howard Morrison in Concert. Theatre Royal Sunday 9th December, [c.1990?]

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27. A Night in Vienna

    A poster for the A Night in Vienna show, held at the Theatre Royal, Timaru, 1 February, 1979. Featuring John Georgiadis.

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28. A biographical tribute to my father, G.S. Ayling, including some stories illustrating life in the early 20th century

    A biographical tribute to my father, G.S. Ayling, including some stories illustrating life in the early 20th century, written by his son G Ayling in 2017. Set out into four sections: 1. 1893-1917 2. 1920-1977 3. Minerva Cycles 4. Radio recollections In addition it has a page about Minerva cycle transfers (also held by the Museum), plus a page entitled "Frame linings", a page entitled ":The Forge":, and finally a copy of a collection ite...

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29. A breath of Scotland

    A poster for the A breath of Scotland show, held at the Theatre Royal, Timaru, 30 April, 1969. Presented by Kerridge Odeon. Starring Alec Finlay, Dennis Clancy and Will Starr.

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30. A certificate or receipt : $10 donation to the Timaru Civic Trust for the Landing Service Building, 1987

    A certificate or receipt : $10 donation to the Timaru Civic Trust, part of the Fundraising for the Landing Service Building, 1987, from Roberta (Bobbie) Ivey. Signed and dated by chairman, Wynne Raymond

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31. A field service postcard from Harold George Traves to his mother Mrs W Traves

    A field service postcard from Harold George Traves (service no. 40728) to his mother, Mrs W Traves, in Timaru, dated 10 July 1917. A standard postcard with pre-typed messages, with "I am quite well" and "Letter follows at first opportunity" marked.

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32. A large collection of programmes, collected from the Theatre Royal, prior to refurbishment in 2021 - Theatre Royal Collection

    A large collection of programmes, collected from the Theatre Royal, prior to refurbishment, in March 2021. Comprised of numerous locally-produced shows, plus national and international touring shows between 1940 and 1996. Includes performances established by local groups such as the South Canterbury Drama League, Timaru Choral Society, and many more.

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33. A silk embroidered postcard, bearing the message "Souvenir from France", from Andrew Cain, serving in France, to Mary Ross

    A silk embroidered postcard, bearing the message "Souvenir from France", from Andrew Cain, serving in France, to Mary (May) Kelman, dated 20 August 1916. Bears a message reassuring May that Andrew was alright and enquiring after her sister Sarah and the rest of the familyer and that he thought New Zealand must be very quiet with "all the young fellows away". From a Ross family album largely consisting of postcards collected by Alister (Ale...

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34. Account books belonging to James and William Parr

    Three account books belonging to James and/or William Parr, covering 1854 to 1885. Two of the account books are cream coloured Bank of New Zealand book sof a folding wallet style. The other is a small hard-bound ledger with a metal clasp. Each covering the following dates: - James (?) Parr, 1854-1967 (Hardcover book, spine title "Ledger"); - 5 to 30 September 1868 (BNZ book labelled "Messrs W & J Parr, the Wind Mill, 1870"); - 12 March 1877...

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35. Adam Again

    A poster for Adam Again by Youth for Christ. Theatre Royal on Tuesday August 8th, [1972 or 1978?] at 7:45 p.m. Admission $1.00 Camfel Multimedia Productions

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36. Additions to SC Co-op Cool Stores Ltd, Dawson Street [Timaru] - Timaru Harbour Board

    Undated plans for additions to the South Canterbury Co-operative Cool Stores Ltd in Dawson Street, Timaru. Prepared by builders Hall and Duncan with consulting engineer I A Johnson, both of Timaru, circa 1950s? Provides plans, elevations and details of the work to be done. Timaru Harbour Board plan no.1055

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37. Additions to grain store for John Mill & Coy - Timaru Harbour Board

    Additions to grain store for John Mill & Coy, stamped as checked by "PWR" (Percy Rule) on 11 July 1934 Provides a section plan, floor plan, elevation, and sections for the work. Timaru Harbour Board plan 487

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38. Address to the honourable James Craigie from the citizens of South Canterbury [Illuminated manuscript]

    An illustrated address to the honourable James Craigie, from the citizens of South Canterbury on the eve of his departure for an extended visit to Egypt, the Holy Land and the Mother Country (Britain), produced in 1924. The casebound book, with marbled fabric endpapers and a leather dustwrapper, was given to James Craigie in recognition of his philanthropy and service to the citizens of Timaru and South Canterbury. The book itself is compri...

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39. Agricultural Workers ledger [Mount Cook Station]

    Agricultural Workers for Mount Cook Station, circa 1945 to 1959. Includes entries for assorted employees comprised of an agreement for employment signed by Donald Burnett and the employee. The volume also has a newspaper clipping inside the front cover comprised of an enquiry and response to the holiday entitlement of agricultural workers, dated 1953.

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40. Aladdin and his lamp

    The poster for the Junior Section of the South Canterbury Drama League's presentation of the pantomime of "Aladdin and his lamp". Held at the Theatre Royal, Timaru, from 12-14 April 1984. Bookings were available form the "Record & Video Parlour". Posters sponsored by Gabites Electrical Centre. Two copies held.

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41. Aladdin goes up the nile

    A poster for the Aladdin goes up the nile show, held at the Theatre Royal, Timaru, 19 May, [ca.1990s]. Presented by John Meillon.

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42. Alice Moorhouse : diploma of medicine

    A diploma of medicine from the University of Glasgow for Alice Moorhouse, dated 23 July 1901. The certificate, in poor condition, is printed in latin.

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43. Alistair Campbell and Barry Margan

    A poster for the Alistair Campbell and Barry Margan show, held at the Theatre Royal, Timaru, 22 June, ca. 1976. Presented by the Music Federation of New Zealand Inc.

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44. All quiet on the truck front : granddad's war stories - Driver Dave Doak's diaries from North Africa

    "All quiet on the truck front : granddad's war stories - Driver Dave Doak's diaries from North Africa", transcribed, edited and indexed by grandson David Hill (circa 2021?) A transcript of the diary, with additional pages of biographical details at the front and index at the rear. Some entries have had additional information or clarification added.

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45. Alliance - "Naturally New Zealand"

    A brochure entitled 'Alliance - "Naturally New Zealand"', from circa 1990 to 2000. Comprised of a single-sheet folded to form a brochure. The front page proudly proclaims the group's reputation and registration with ISO 9002 (quality management system for product manufacture and delivery). The interior pages show a range of staff and management involved in production and delivery of the group's products, while the rear page lists company produ...

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46. Alliance 1990 : employees' report

    A tabloid-style staff magazine for the Alliance Group for 1990. Includes a series of small profiles of the assorted plants, noting Smithfield was operating two of three chains and producing product for Italy, "key" United Kingdom markets and Germany, plus at the "sharp end" of product and packaging development. Also provides an article on the Smithfield Rescue Squad, who won their championship contest in June 1989.

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47. Alliance Group Limited Smithfield : employee handbook

    The employees handbook for Alliance Group's Smithfield plant at Timaru, dated October 1994. Printed by Beynon Print, Timaru.

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48. Allison Durbin

    A poster for the Allison Durbin show, held at the Theatre Royal, Timaru, 22 March, 1969. Presented by Doug Elliott and Roy Young. Featuring Larry Morris and Bobby Davis.

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49. An evening with John Boulter

    A poster for the show "An evening with John Boulter", held at the Theatre Royal, Timaru, on Thursday 28 March 1974 Boulter was best known for his role appearing on the BBC's show "The Black and White Minstrel Show", which ran form 1958 to 1978. Directed by Kerridge Odeon and J C Williamson Theatres Ltd.

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50. An evening with Roger Whittaker

    A poster for the show "An evening with Roger Whittaker, held at the Theatre Royal in Timaru, on 13 November, 1976. Presented by Stewart Macpherson's Stetson Productions, and also featuring Saffron, Tony Marshall and Quinny Lawrence.

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