Highlights from the Samuel Anstey collection of glass plate negatives. Anstey was an early Antigua Boat Sheds owner who took many photos creating a remarkable record of the early 1900's.
Bruce, Andrew, Anne and Margaret decorated their bikes for a parade, probably at Somerfield School.
Four men including Mr Lacy and W. Weston (reclining on the ground) in Hagley Park.
Four men including Mr Lacy and W. Weston (reclining on the ground) of Weston Lasy & Company in Hagley Park. The men have matching suits. The three standing all have matching bowler hats while the...
Maidie Gimblett at Heathcote Hall in fancy dress with wheelbarrow of her own work. Wheelbarrow parade and sale-of-work fundraising for the Methodist Church.
Madeline (Maidie) Gimblett standing outdoors in fancy dress carrying a basket.
Group shot of the pipe band from the ninth intake of compulsory military training, with rope drums and bagpipes. Owen Genet is in the back row, on the right side.
[Frames 27 to 29] Long service awards presentation by Air Commodore E. C. Gartrell, at a police parade held at the RNZAF base in Wigram. A. Wilson pictured in frames 28 and 29. [Frame 30] Police...
Author Betty Dick standing at a table reading a presentation at a Women’s Division of Federated Farmers event. Betty is standing behind a table, with unidentified women sitting beside.
George Proctor Purnell sitting in drivers seat of a car.
George Proctor Purnell sitting in a car with a testing officer standing beside..
Air Commodore E. C. Gartrell presenting long service awards to police officers at the RNZAF base in Wigram.
Mr Guthrey, Lieut-Commander R. F. Sanderson, Brigadier L. A. Kermode and Air Commodore E. C. Gartrell in uniform presenting at a Queens Birthday parade at the RNZAF base in Wigram. Crowds are visible...
Four men inspecting their shots on a target printed with a deer image, holding bows and arrows, in Tai Tapu for the Bowhunter’s Society of New Zealand’s annual tournament.
Scouts and leaders enjoying activities during a scout camp at Blue Skies Centre in Kaiapoi.
Scouts and leaders enjoying activities, including a ropes course, during a scout camp at Blue Skies Centre in Kaiapoi.
A scout gluing a leaf on a piece of paper, resting on a wooden chair, during a scout camp at Blue Skies Centre.
Views of Nola Ballin, winner of the exclusive hat section of the Cup Week Millinery Stakes at Addington Raceway. [Frame 36] Nola Ballin and G. C. Smith.
Views of G. C. Smith, winner of the ready to wear section of the Cup Week Millinery Stakes at Addington Raceway.
Unknown subjects. Photo reproduced from a glass negative by Glyn Williams. Date: 1910s Highly commended in the 2014 Christchurch City Libraries Photo Hunt by Glyn Williams.
Canterbury Horticultural Society show hat parade winners. Mrs L. M. Woods (left) in close fitting hat of delicate shades of pink, including carnations, viburnum and ranunculus. Mrs David Todd (right)...