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Accountancy in Queenstown

Article by Cliff Broad – a brief personal history of accountancy in Queenstown.

2002

68

21

Adamson Irene

From Meetings to Mountains by Irene Adamson. Reviewed by Elizabeth Clarkson.

2002

69

24

Adamson, Irene

A History of Fairlight Station written in February 1993

1997

59

14

Adamson, Irene

Review of her 'The Heart of the Queenstown Lakes District' review by Elizabeth Clarkson

2008

80

21

Adamson, Irene

A 'Remarkable' Little Chain of Mountains. A brief history of the Remarkables

1996

57

23

Adamson, Irene

Article: Queenstown and District Historical Society History

2005

74

8

Ah Gum

Cemetery Walk - A walk around some of the more notable graves in Queenstown Cemetery

2004

72

8

Aitken Family

Paradise: in article on restoration of Paradise House, by Bill Dolan

2010

84

13

Aitken, Jane

Jane Aitken’s Brooch by Patricia Tonkin

2022

108

35

Algie family

Algie Park - history, by Taylor Reed and Rita Teele in Arrowtown’s Parks and Reserves Part 1

2017

98

22

Algie, Ronald

Algie Park errata and renaming as Algie Reserve

2018

99

32

Alterio, Maxine

Review of Ribbons of Lace by Maxine Alterio

2008

78

20

Ambulance-Bullendale

Detailed account of the Skippers-Frankton Hospital Ambulance by Owen Genty-Nott

1991

47

12

Ambulance-Skippers

A brief article about the first 4 wheeled vehicle (the ambulance) to use the Skippers tracks

1983

29

19

Ambulance-Skippers

Fred Evans (manager Phoenix Mine) describes taking the ambulance to Fisher's Store

1984

33

20

Ambulance-Skippers

Adjunct to previous article (issue29, pge19) about the skippers ambulance

1984

32

2

And Some Found Graves

Book Review: Skippers' Link With Remote Grave Found in Western Australia Desert

1994

53

6

Anderson, Mary Ann

Monologue by Marion Borrell based on Victoria Gray for ‘People From Our Past’ 2017

2017

98

8

Anderson, Mary Ann

From the 'Living History of Arrowtown Pioneering Personalities' historic walk in February 2000, actor - Victoria Gray

2000

64

25

Anderson, Robert

Cemetery Walk - A walk around some of the more notable graves in Queenstown Cemetery

2004

72

26

Anderson, William

Obituary for Dr. Anderson. First president of Historical Society & Mayor for 15yrs

1978

21

1

Andrew, Ben

Arrowtown - The reasons for settling and the effects.' This essay won the W.G Rees Memorial Prize 1998.

1999

63

22

Antrim Arms Hotel

History of the Antrim Arms Hotel which stood on the Queenstown-Frankton rd. Essay by Judith Anderson,(QDHS pupil) June 1965,

1967

2

3

Antrim Farm, Frankton

Article: Farming at Frankton over 140 Years: Arranmore by Marion Borrell

2011

86

7

Arawata Bill

Book Review: History of Bill O'Leary by Dunedin journalist Ian Dougherty

1996

56

26

Arawata Bill

Short story re a meeting with 'Arawata Bill' on Mount Earnslaw.

1980

24

3

Arawata Bill

aka 'Mr O'Leary'. A tit-bit from Gladys Reid.

1976

17

16

Arbour Day

An account of  Arbour Day -16th August 1900

1974

14

4

Arcadia

History of Joseph Cyprian Fenn &the building of Arcadia (Diamond Lake)

1995

55

12

Arcadia

Details from a search of titles for 'Arcadia' (J.C.Fenn)

1982

28

4

Archaeology

Twelve Mile – Bob's Cove – Archaeological & Historic Sites Survey by Neville Ritchie

1982

30

6

Archaeology

Upper Wakatipu - Continuation of Article in Issue 25 – Archaeology & Prehistory of the Upper Wakatipu region by Neville Ritchie

1981

26

4

Archaeology

Chinese – Research on 19th Century chinese settlement in the Cromwell area

1983

29

2

Archaeology

Maori – Archaeology & Prehistory of the Upper Wakatipu region by Neville Ritchie

1980

25

13

Archaeology

Bob's Cove – Twelve Mile Creek Archaeological & Historic Sites Survey by Neville Ritchie

1982

30

6

Archaeology

Upper Wakatipu-Archaeology & Prehistory of the Upper Wakatipu region by Neville Ritchie

1980

25

13

Archer, George

G.Archer & J.Williams built the Jane Williams, later named  the Ben Lomond. Early steamer on the lake.

2001

67

11

Architecture in Wakatipu

F.W. Burwell, architect of notable Wakatipu buildings: Eichardt's, Qtn Town Hall, Pritchard's Store, Thurlby Domain, St John's Atown, St Patrick's Atown, BNZ Qtown, Qtn Library and Courthouse, Mountaineer Hotel, Lake County Council Blg, Mt Earnslaw Hotel, Powells Eureka House, Foresters Lodge

2015

94

4

Arranmore Farm

The Brunswick Flour Mill - Addendum as related by Mrs Mary Hansen, Arranmore

2006

76

8

Arranmore Farm, Frankton

Article: Farming at Frankton over 140 Years: Arranmore by Marion Borrell

2011

86

7

Arranmore Farm, Frankton

Article: Memories of Arranmore 1950-1974 by Mary Hansen

2011

86

11

Arrow

Gold in Them Thar Hills by Rex Austin. Story of William Fox who discovered Gold in the Arrow(1862)

1998

60

24

Arrow

Arson on the Arrow. John Christie charged with arson for setting fire to building at Soho Creek.

1984

32

8

Arrow

Glimpse into life of Jim Thompson. Taken from an article written in 1959 by Mary McCurdy

1982

28

11

Arrow

Mining report 1886 – Identifies the date of Scoles' Tunnel on the Arrow

1985

34

19

Arrow Doctor’s Residence

Changes under the new owners by Noel and Carolyn Beggs

2023

109

12

Arrow Doctor’s Residence

History of the house by Marion Borrell

2023

109

4

Arrow Gorge

Article: Coopers Terrace Settlement Rediscovered in Arrow Gorge by Jan Morrison

2010

83

5

Arrow Irrigation Scheme

Origins and Continuation,  by Marion Borrell, and Life Beside the Water-race

2021

105

18

Arrowtown

Democracy in a mining community. And proclamation of proclomation of the Borough of Arrowtown. Article by Neil Clayton.

1975

15

14

Arrowtown

History of BNZ  & Colonial Bank of NZ in Queenstown & Arrowtown. Includes reminiscences of G.M Ross from The N.Z Banker 1929

1983

31

14

Arrowtown

The Snow Storm of 1939 by John Newman of Arrowtown

1995

54

20

Arrowtown

Stones Directory 1937:  Arrowtown, Arthurs Point, Glenorchy

2005

74

22

Arrowtown

Excavation of  Chinese mining settlement & store at Arrowtown,.  Very detailed article by Neville Ritchie, Archaeologist N.Z.H.P.T

1985

34

7

Arrowtown

1874 Directory

1990

44

17

Arrowtown

Entertainment: Reminiscences of J.B. Thomson Senr of the Golden Era of Song in Arrowtown.

1974

12

14

Arrowtown

Talk: New Orleans Hotel, Arrowtown 1901 by Marion Borrell at 2012 calendar launch

2012

87

10

Arrowtown

Extract from 1874 Directory for Arrowtown

1990

44

18

Arrowtown

Talk: Buckingham St in 1905 by Malcolm Boote at launch of 2012 calendar

2012

87

8

Arrowtown

Mining of Whitechapel Road, Arrow Junction. Article by Winston Craddock

1972

8

8

Arrowtown

Water and Wood - Jack Reid Remembers Arrowtown

2009

81

20

Arrowtown

Hospital; history of the Frankton & Arrowtown Hospitals

1988

40

2

Arrowtown

Arrowtown - The reasons for settling and the effects.' An essay by Ben Andrew which won the W.G Rees Memorial Prize 1998.

1999

63

22

Arrowtown

Jim Childerstone re his familty’s (Grandpa William B.O. Ferguson) link to the doctors house near Arrowtown and strange events

2001

67

21

Arrowtown

Mrs Nellie Johnstone describes life as a widow in Arrowtown in the early 1900's

1981

27

7

Arrowtown

Arrowtown Remembered. Notes for a talk to QHS by Jack Reid, former Arrowtown Mayor and descendant of pioneer local family

2006

77

6

Arrowtown Borough Council

Taylor Reed article 'Recollections of an Arrowtown Councillor'

2015

94

8

Arrowtown Borough Council

A glimpse of the Council at work in 1886 re the village pound

2023

109

32

Arrowtown Buckingham St

Robert Pritchard's Store. Calendar talk by Gavin Jack

2015

93

10

Arrowtown Buckingham St,

1902 Celebration of end of Boer War, by Denise Heckler - calendar talk

2013

90

31

Arrowtown Cemetery

Article: Charles Eckhardt, Arrowtown miner, barber and tobacconist - and his headstone by Marion Borrell and Roger Grant

2016

96

25

Arrowtown cottages

Six cottages - information from current owners prepared for Society excursion

2008

79

4

Arrowtown early plans

Masters of all they surveyed by Rita Teele and Anne Maguire - Charles Shanks, Richard Millett, John Connell

2016

95

3

Arrowtown Goal

Restoration by Wakatipu Heritage Trust 2017 brief account

2017

98

4

Arrowtown in 1930s

Arrowtown Remembered from the 1930s, by Jack Reid reprinted from Issue 77, 2006

2017

97

27

Arrowtown Masonic Lodge

Arrowtown's Masonic Lodge Restored

2009

81

18

Arrowtown RSA

History of Arrowtown RSA by Rupert Iles

2009

81

8

Arrowtown School

First schools in the Wakatipu established in a rush. By Danny Knudson.

2006

77

14

Arrowtown School history

Arrowtown School, Anglesea St, by Shona Blair - calendar talk

2014

91

25

Arrowtown Trees

The Missing Tree on Buckingham St, by Rita L Teele et al

2017

97

19

Arrowtown Wildflowers

Arrowtown Wildflowers book by Rita and Ben Teele and Rebecca Lawrence

2009

81

11

Arrowtown’s Parks

Part 1 by Taylor Reed and Rita Teele - Algie, Marshall and O’Callaghan Parks, Buckingham and Wilcox Greens

2017

98

22

Arson

Arson on the Arrow. John Christie charged with arson for setting fire to building at the junction of Soho & Billy creeks.

1984

32

8

Arson

By Alan De La Mare ref Philip Waldmann & his botched arson in 1882 which burnt down a substantial block of the business area.

1998

61

24

Arthur's Point

Stones Directory 1937:  Arrowtown, Arthurs Point, Glenorchy

2005

74

22

Arthur, Thomas

A light hearted account of his finding  gold at Arthurs Point. By Eddie Newman.

1999

62

20

Arthurs Point

Historical panel donated by QDHS in 2020: Early Days at Arthurs Point

2019

102

30

Aspinall

Aspinalls Claim-Skippers. In 1884 it was reported that Aspinalls claim had returned 14lbs of gold. (see page 19, May 1983 Courier)

1984

32

3

Aspinall, John

The Aspinall hydraulic claim on the Shotover river fr 1867. Mentions Skippers Ambulance.  Patented a grating ripple for gold saving.

1983

29

19

Aspinall, John

Detailed family history contributed by Ruth Horn, a granddaughter of John Aspinall.

1982

33

11

Aspinall, John

Skippers link w remote grave in Western Australian desert. By Brian Hill based on the book And Some Found Graves. The Goldfields Diary of John Aspinall.

1994

53

6

Astronomy

Transit of Venus, Melbourne St, Queenstown, 1874 compiled by Marion Borrell

2020

103

11

Athol district

Donald Hay - Unheralded Hero: detailed article by Danny Knudson

2009

82

10

Auburn, Stephen S

Copy of Register of Marriage by officiating Minister 1934. Marriage of Stephen Samuel Aburn to Eliza Davies.

1974

14

8

Austin, Rex

Annual Report for Queenstown & District Historical Society 1995-1996

1996

57

2

Austin, Rex

Article: Early Medical Practiotioners of Riverton. The oldest established settlement in either Otago or Southland

1995

55

11

Austin, Rex

Annual Report for Quenstown & Districts Historical Society 1994-1995

1995

55

2

Austin, Rex

Article: Owen 'Hooper' McShane. The first distillery in Southland near the community of Otatara

1996

57

14

Austin, Rex

Article: New Zealand's Founding Document 1824-1840.

2005

74

15

Austin, Rex

Article: The Olive; A Taste of History. A brief history of the olive tree.

1997

58

20

Austin, Rex

Article: The Round Hill Gold Mining. A history of the mine which is situated near Colac Bay on the South Coast. By Rex Austin

1996

56

20

Austin, Rex

Annual Report for Quenstown & Districts Historical Society November 1998

1998

61

4

Austin, Rex

Article: A history of Charles Eichardt 1850 -1919.

1994

53

13

Austin, Rex

Article: Gold in Them Thar Hills. A story of William Fox who discovered gold in the Arrow in 1862

1998

60

24

Austin, Rex

Photograph: Rex and fellow members at presentation of Q.D.H.S. life membership

2006

76

24

Austin, Rex

Annual Report for Queenstown & District Historical Society 1997

1997

59

2

Aviation

Frankton Airport: The Racecourse that Grew Wings by Marion Borrell

2019

102

21

Award

Powerhouse Award from Historic Places Trust.

2005

74

19

Award

Powerhouse Award: 3 out of 4 prize-winners at David Cox Awards had Historical Society members at the helm.

2006

76

26

B.N.Z.

Arrowtown: History of BNZ  & Colonial Bank of NZ in Qtown & Aown. Includes reminiscences of G.M Ross from The N.Z Banker 1929

1983

31

14

Baillie, W

Article: Vermin Extermination. Innovative mouse trapping.

1982

30

5

Baillie, Wallace

Article: Adventure in the Colonies.

1991

46

16

Baillie, Wallace

Story of  Scotsman in the 1920's who found work at Nokomai with an old man who sluiced a terrace.

1985

34

17

Baird, B. R.

Lake Hayes farmer who was a shareholder in Lake Wakatipu Steam Shipping Company in 1885

2001

67

15

Baird, Graham Dick

Frankton Cemetery Outing: Graham Baird by Brian Bayley

2006

76

16

Ballarat Street Bridge

A history of the construction of the bridge which was completed in 1882

1996

56

15

Bands

Peter Doyle: Arrowtown Brass Bands - 1890 and modern Arrow Miners Band: calendar talk

2015

94

20

Banks

History of BNZ  & Colonial Bank of NZ in Queenstown & Arrowtown. Includes reminiscences of G.M Ross from The N.Z Banker 1929

1983

31

14

Banks

History of BNZ  & Colonial Bank of NZ in Queenstown & Arrowtown. Incl reminiscences of G.M Ross fr The N.Z Banker 1929

1983

31

14

Barker, Henry

Review of his autobiography From the Wetlands of South Otago to the High Country of the Wakatipu

2008

79

18

Barton, George Barnett

Monologue for solicitor G.B. Barton by Marion Borrell for ‘People From Our Past’ 2017

2017

98

12

Bathgate, John

Biography, including  his visit to Queenstown in 1864. Manager of the Bank of Otago 1863,, etc etc

1998

60

10

Bathgate, M.A.

Maori River & Ocean Going Craft in Southern NZ. From the Journal of the Polynesian Society, Sept 1969. Details 7 different craft.

1976

17

2

Bayley, Brian

Malcolm Boote, Honorary Life Member by Brian Bayley

2011

86

40

Bayley, Brian

Danny Knudson awarded honorary membership

2019

101

34

Bayley, Brian

President's Report 2006/7

2008

78

3

Bayley, Brian

Walter Peak, calendar talk

2015

93

13

Bayley, Brian

Honorary Life Member 2011, tribute by Malcolm Boote

2012

87

5

Bayley, Brian

Annual Report for Queenstown & Districts Historical Society 2008-9

2009

82

6

Bayley, Brian

Incident: Negotiating the Kingston Road 1950s, by Brian Bayley

2010

84

25

Bayley, Brian

Obituary for Alan De La Mare

2008

80

22

Bayley, Brian

Presidents Report 2006

2006

77

3

Bayley, Brian

Article: the Flying Church - Former Millers Flat Presbyterian church moved in Arrowtown

2010

84

10

Bayley, Brian

QHS Annual Report 2008

2008

80

3

Beetham, Richmond

A well detailed history. Appointed Warden & Magistrate at Queenstown May 1863. By Alan De La Mare.

1994

53

9

Beetham, Richmond

A 'Virtual History' of some early Queenstown Pioneers. Beetham played by David Dunstan

1999

62

18

Beetham, Richmond

Monologue for Warden and Magistrate Beetham by Marion Borrell for ‘People From Our Past’ 2017

2017

98

9

Beetham, William

Mount Beetham by Rita Teele, Simon Beale and Pat Rainey

2020

104

12

Beggs, Noel and Carolyn

Arrow Doctor’s Residence - changes under the new owners

2023

109

12

Bell, Peter

Cemetery Walk - A walk around some of the more notable graves in Queenstown Cemetery

2004

72

18

Ben Lomond

A Jaunt up Ben Lomond - 1886. An Extract from the Writing of James Boyne.

2003

71

11

Billy Creek

Arson on the Arrow. John Christie charged with arson for setting fire to building at the junction of Soho & Billy creeks.

1984

32

8

Biography

Franz William Frederick Geisow: A Biography by Alan De La Mare

2003

70

11

Blair, Shona

Arrowtown School, Anglesea St - calendar talk

2014

91

25

Blair, Shona

Talk: View from the Crown Range Road - at launch of 2013 calendar

2012

88

33

Bleakley, Pat

A Seffer Recollection'. Reminiscences of the Seffer family by Pat Bleakley & Lel Luckie

1993

51

8

Boats - rowing

Margaret Templeton on the rowing boats for hire from 1954

2008

78

11

Bob's Cove

Archaeology: Bob's Cove – Twelve Mile Creek Archaeological & Historic Sites Survey by Neville Ritchie

1982

30

6

Bob's Cove

Quarry: Brief history of the Limestone Quarry at Bobs Cove

1970

5

14

Bobsien, Bessie

In Childbirth in Earlier Times by Marion Borrell

2019

101

14

Boer War

Boer War Celebrations in Queenstown

1968

3

4

Bond, Rebecca

Early pioneer of Queenstown. Licensee of The Mountaineer Hotel. Article by Michelle Ruddenklau (researched by Julia Bradshaw)

1999

62

12

Book Review

From Meetings to Mountains by Irene Adamson. Reviewed by Elizabeth Clarkson.

2002

69

24

Book Review

"Miners in the Clouds" One hundred years of scheelite mining at Glenorchy

1997

59

29

Book Review

"Golden Canyon" Story of the Skippers Road & the Shotover Valley by F.Craddock

1973

10

18

Book Review

"And Some Found Graves" Skippers' Link With Remote Grave Found in Western Australia Desert

1994

53

6

Book Review

"Old Buildings of the Lakes District" by Marion Borrell & Audrey Bascand. .

1974

12

19

Book Review

"Queenstown in Colour" Colour views of Queenstown with text by Irene Adamson

1975

15

9

Book Review

"Arawata Bill" History of Bill O'Leary by Dunedin journalist & writer, Ian Dougherty. Reviewed by Elizabeth Clarkson

1996

56

26

Boote, Malcolm

President's Report 2002

2002

69

4

Boote, Malcolm

Powerhouse Award from Historic Places Trust.

2005

74

19

Boote, Malcolm

Malcolm Boote, Honorary Life Member by Brian Bayley

2011

86

40

Boote, Malcolm

Tribute to Marygold Miller on her becoming an Honorary Live Member

2010

84

6

Boote, Malcolm

Nil Desperandum - 2 York Street Queenstown. A brief history of the house built by Philip Waldmann, a German stonemason, in 1877.

2002

68

11

Boote, Malcolm

An Open Letter to the Lakes District Council & its Ratepayers

2001

66

3

Boote, Malcolm

Queenstown Post Office redevelopment. An explanation of the Historical Society's position in regards the proposed redevelopment.

2002

68

23

Boote, Malcolm

Appeal to the Environment Court: Letter concerning the Ngai Tahu Appeal

2003

70

3

Boote, Malcolm

One Mile Powerhouse Restoration. Article details initial stages of the project.

2002

68

30

Boote, Malcolm

One Mile Powerhouse Project - update.

2003

70

13

Boote, Malcolm

Motoring in the Wakatipu in the Early 20th Century. By Malcolm Boote

2002

69

22

Boote, Malcolm

Brian Bayley, Honorary Life Member, tribute by Malcolm Boote

2012

87

5

Boote, Malcolm

President's Report 2003

2003

71

3

Boote, Malcolm

Cemetery Walk 2004

2004

72

6

Borrell, Marion

Pioneering electricity, and the Whakatipu Heritage Trust’s restoration project

2022

108

23

Borrell, Marion

Editorial: On Heritage and Fragility - after Christchurch earthquake 22.1.11

2011

85

3

Borrell, Marion

Article: Farming at Frankton over 140 Years: Arranmore by Marion Borrell

2011

86

7

Borrell, Marion

Hicks Cottage c1867 From derelict to reconstructed and revitalised

2024

111

4

Borrell, Marion

Arrow Quartz Reef and Criterion Mining Company

2023

110

21

Borrell, Marion

Tobins Track and Family

2023

110

25

Borrell, Marion

Observations on QDHS Heritage Protection, 2023

2023

110

32

Borrell, Marion

History of the Arrow Doctor’s Residence built 1895

2023

109

4

Borrell, Marion

Alfred Duncan - Cadet shepherd and chronicler

2023

109

16

Borrell, Marion

Butler’s Wall, Arrowtown and a glimpse of the Arrow Borough Council at work, 1886

2023

109

30

Borrell, Marion

Arrow Irrigation Scheme Origins and Continuation

2021

105

18

Borrell, Marion

Article: Charles Eckhardt, Arrowtown miner, barber and tobacconist - and his headstone by Marion Borrell and Roger Grant

2016

96

25

Borrell, Marion

Article: The Trees of Thurlby Domain by Marion Borrell

2011

85

15

Borrell, Marion

How Christianity came to the Arrow - talk

2024

111

20

Borrell, Marion

Rev Donald Ross, Presbyterian minister 1868-1891

2024

111

26

Borrell, Marion

QDHS Annual Report 2022

2022

108

32

Borrell, Marion

Thomas Hicks: from farm boy to miner, captain and businessman

2024

111

7

Borrell, Marion

QDHS Annual Report 2019

2019

102

31

Borrell, Marion

QHS Annual Report 2014

2014

92

30

Borrell, Marion

In Defence of Jack Hanley's Name - re Hanley Downs

2014

91

22

Borrell, Marion

Sergeant-Major Hugh Bracken monologue for ‘People From Our Past’ 2017

2017

98

6

Borrell, Marion

Creating Our Smartphone App of 64 Heritage Sites

2014

91

13

Borrell, Marion

Patrick Gantley, Soldier, Gaoler, Publican

2021

106

8

Borrell, Marion

Calendar talk: Arrowtown Dramatic Society 1897

2016

95

28

Borrell, Marion

Arrowtown Post Office - services vital from goldrush times

2019

102

4

Borrell, Marion

Talk: The Era of hand-tinted postcards, early 1900s - at launch of 2013 calendar

2012

88

29

Borrell, Marion

Monologue for Mary Ann Anderson, based on Victoria Gray, 2017

2017

98

8

Borrell, Marion

Frederick Daniel's House, 47 Hallenstein St, and Frederick Daniel and the Perils of Public Life

2014

91

14

Borrell, Marion

Article: The Firths of 'Hullert': mixed fortunes in Marlborough and Queenstown

2016

96

18

Borrell, Marion

Frankton Wharf - calendar talk  

2014

91

28

Borrell, Marion

Frankton Airport: The Racecourse that Grew Wings

2019

102

21

Borrell, Marion

QDHS  Annual Report  2021

2021

106

30

Borrell, Marion

Calendar talk: Arrowtown group climbing Remarkables in 1899

2016

95

32

Borrell, Marion

Monologue for solicitor George Barnett Barton for ‘People From Our Past’ 2017

2017

98

12

Borrell, Marion

Monologue for Warden and Magistrate Beetham for ‘People From Our Past’ 2017

2017

98

9

Borrell, Marion

Annual Report 2015 of QDHS

2015

94

30

Borrell, Marion

Editorial: Looking Back to See Forward - the roles of historical societies

2016

96

3

Borrell, Marion

Article: But You Can't Eat Gold re suppliers to goldfields

2012

88

13

Borrell, Marion

Frederick Burwell's Architectural Legacy in the Wakatipu

2015

94

4

Borrell, Marion

Article: 1870 Manse has Witnessed Transformation of Frankton by Marion Borrell

2011

86

22

Borrell, Marion

Scandinavian Immigration and ‘Little Denmark’ at Arrow Junction compiled by Marion Borrell

2022

107

21

Borrell, Marion

QDHS 2016 Chairperson's Annual report

2016

96

30

Borrell, Marion

Three Memorials in the Queenstown Gardens - Scott, Hakitekura, Rees

2014

91

31

Borrell, Marion

Painting of lake and Gardens Peninsula 1880 by Marianne North. Calendar talk

2015

93

3

Borrell, Marion

Celebrity Writer Anthony Trollope visited Queenstown , 1872, he came, he saw, he approved

2017

97

9

Borrell, Marion

QDHS Annual Report 2020

2020

104

28

Borrell, Marion

Harvesting at Lake Hayes, Threepwood 1905 - calendar talk

2014

92

19

Borrell, Marion

Article DIY Real Estate: the first housing shortage in the Wakatipu

2016

96

11

Borrell, Marion

Childbirth in Earlier times by Marion Borrell

2019

101

13

Borrell, Marion

First Elections in Queenstown and Arrowtown - a tale of two towns

2017

97

32

Borrell, Marion

QDHS Annual Report 2018

2019

101

31

Borrell, Marion

1918 Spanish Influenza Epidemic in the Wakatipu

2019

101

17

Borrell, Marion

Editorial: Medical Services Always a Lively Topic

2013

89

3

Borrell, Marion

Article Kea in the High Country- from pest to threatened species

2016

96

4

Borrell, Marion

Heroism of Jack Tewa, and what we know about him

2021

105

4

Borrell, Marion

Editorial: Street Names Honour Enterprising People by Marion Borrell

2011

86

3

Borrell, Marion

Article: William Butler:storekeeper, publican, farmer, settler

2012

88

16

Borrell, Marion

Talk: New Orleans Hotel, Arrowtown 1901 at 2012 calendar launch

2012

87

10

Borrell, Marion Chairperson

Queenstown and District Historical Society Annual Report 2017

2017

98

35

Botanical cuttings

A Horse's Tail and a Cat's Ear , by Rita L. Teele et al

2014

91

11

Botany

Historical Cuttings: Cocksfoot Grass by Rita L Teele and J Taylor Reed

2019

101

11

Botany

Teele, Rita L article 'Historical cuttings: Hawthorn, Crataegus monogyna'

2015

94

10

Boulay, Danika

Recipient of Margaret Templeton Scholarship - writes her thanks

2009

82

5

Boulay, Karen

Tree Planting Project, 2001.  QLDC made $10 000 available for the future planting of trees. Article outlines the project.

2001

67

7

Boult, Philip B.

A shareholder in the Wakatipu Steam Navigation Company 1878. Lake Shipping & Daniel McBride.

2001

67

12

Bourdeau, Julien

Lake Shipping & Daniel McBride. A shareholder in the Wakatipu Steam Navigation Company 1878.

2001

67

12

Bowler, George

George & Mary Bowler - old Wakatipu (Arrow Junction) identities. A well known blade shearer in the district.

1982

28

6

Bowler, Mary

Wife of George, a well known blade shearer in the district.

1982

28

6

Bowling Club, Queenstown

Article: The Queenstown Bowling Club Pavilion by Owen Todd - calendar talk

2013

89

27

Boyd family

Life beside the Water-race - The Boyd family of Slope Hill Rd

2021

105

29

Boyd, Jo

Carving ‘Smoke and be at Peace’ 1919

2022

108

37

Boyd, Jo

Museum’s Bank of NZ building, seismic strengthening and restoration- photographic diary

2022

107

30

Boyd, Mary

Mary Boyd - WW1 war bride by Jo Boyd

2024

111

14

Boyes

Kawarau Falls: An extension of the  Boyes history at Kawarau Falls. Courier Issue 12, pge 8.

1975

15

10

Boyes

Kawarau Falls Station : George, Charles & Frank Boyes, owners . Also history of K Falls by Peter Chandler

1974

12

8

Boyes, Charles

A shareholder in the Wakatipu Steam Navigation Company 1878. Lake Shipping & Daniel McBride.

2001

67

12

Boyes, Frank

A shareholder in the Wakatipu Steam Navigation Company 1878. Lake Shipping & Daniel McBride.

2001

67

12

Boyne

The Boyne Families of Queenstown & Gore by Sheila Weedon. A detailed History of Robert & Alexander Boyne.

1997

58

4

Boyne

Article by Alex Boyne about chinese goldminer Wong Keong, nicknamed Sunday, also known as Sandy McPherson

1974

14

11

Boyne, Alexander

A shareholder in the Wakatipu Steam Navigation Company 1878. Lake Shipping & Daniel McBride.

2001

67

11

Boyne, James

A Jaunt up Ben Lomond - 1886. An Extract from the Writing of James Boyne.

2003

71

11

Boyne, Robert

A shareholder in the Wakatipu Steam Navigation Company 1878. Lake Shipping & Daniel McBride.

2001

67

12

Boyne, William

A shareholder in the Wakatipu Steam Navigation Company 1878. Lake Shipping & Daniel McBride.

2001

67

12

Bracken, Hugh

Monologue for Sergeant-Major Bracken by Marion Borrell for ‘People From Our Past’

2017

98

6

Bracken, Hugh William

A living history of Arrowtown Pioneering Personalities. A Seargent Major sent to the Arrow to enforce law & order during Fox's rush.

2000

64

13

Brasch, Charles

Poems in Article: The Trees of Thurlby Domain by Marion Borrell

2011

85

15

Brasch, Charles

In article: 1870 Manse has Witnessed Transformation of Frankton by Marion Borrell

2011

86

22

Brasch, Charles

Obituary: Dr. Charles Orwell Brasch Died May 19, 1973

1973

10

18

Brasch, Charles

A more in depth obituary of Dr. Charles Orwell Brasch.  Patron of the Arts / Hocken library

1974

13

11

Bricknell, Doreen

History of the Chard Family of Arrowtown by Fredrick William Chard. Copy by Doreen Bricknell

1976

17

13

Bridges

The Kawarau Suspension Bridge by Ray Timmins

1996

56

7

Bridges

The Lower Shotover Bridge by Marjorie Swan

1996

56

5

Bridges

The Edith Cavell Bridge. From a talk to Historical Society Members by Rupert Iles

1996

56

11

Bridges

The Edith Cavell Bridge. Information provided by Mr Geofffrey Thornton of Wellington

1969

4

6

Bridges

A history of the construction of the bridge which was completed in 1882

1996

56

15

Bridges

Talk by Gavin Jack : The Kawarau Bridge or 'bungy bridge' - at launch of 2013 calendar

2012

88

31

Bridges

The Kawarau Falls Bridge by Raymond Clarkson. A detailed history.

1996

56

2

Bridges

The Kawarau Falls Bridge by Raymond Timmins. Further information on the bridge

1998

61

17

Bridges

Book 62 pages Edith Cavell: a bridge and bravery by Danny Knudson

2012

87


Broad, Cliff

Accountancy: A brief personal history of accountancy in Queenstown

2002

68

21

Broad, Cliff

The Changing Face of Qtn 1960s-1970

2008

78

22

Broadbent, Lewis (Spike)

Article: Bill Fox and the fight at the Four Alls Hotel

2012

88

6

Broadbent, Lewis (Spike)

Article: Trust-worthy Projects: Announcing  the Wakatipu Region Heritage Trust by Lewis Broadbent

2011

86

4

Brown, John

First schools in the Wakatipu established in a rush. Appointed teacher of the first school in Queenstown 1864.

2006

77

14

Brunswick Flour Mill

The Brunswick Flour Mill. By Rupert Iles

2006

76

6

Bryant, Richard

A shareholder in the Wakatipu Steam Navigation Company 1878. Lake Shipping & Daniel McBride.

2001

67

12

Buckham

Cordial Manufacture: A brief history of Buckhams Wakatip Cordial Factory

1968

3

5

Buckham's

Report on the buildings on Buckhams property, Marine Parade. Report by R.G. Gummer.

1974

14

13

Buckham, Henry Charles

A Virtual History. Buckhams Wakatip brewery by John Heenan. Brief history and a description of the complex & brewing process.

1999

62

6

Buckham, Margaret

A brief history of Closeburn Station

2001

67

29

Buckham, Vicki

Talk on Thurlby Domain especially restoration of farm buildings

2015

94

14

Buckhams Brewery

Calendar talk by Jim Veint: Buckhams Brewery painting by Lloyd Veint. Also Davis family

2016

95

27

Buckingham Green, Arrowtn

Taylor Reed and Rita Teele in Arrowtown’s Parks and Reserves Part 1

2017

98

24

Buckingham, Rosie

A living history of Arrowtown Pioneering Personalities. Played by Fiona Clayton

2000

64

8

Budd, Captain George

Monologue by Jim Sullivan

2022

108

4

Budd, Captain George

A Narrative of my captivity and escape from the Maori

2022

108

8

Budd, Captain George

His will and William Rees, from Rosemary Marryatt

2023

109

29

Buddle

The Invincible Gold Mine Buddle:Rees Valley. A summary of the history & operation of the buddle.

2000

64

31

Buildings

Arcadia Guest-house, Paradise and Joseph Cyprian Fenn by Clive Geary with additional material

2020

103

29

Buildings, Queenstown

Article: Where Did William Rees Build his Queenstown Bay Homestead?, by Karen Swaine

2011

86

17

Bullen, G.F.

Bullendale part 2.  G.F Bullens involvement in the mine. By Peter Chandler

1978

21

4

Bullendale

Also known as "The Reefs" or "Skippers Reefs"  by Peter Chandler. Continuation from Issue 19, page 6

1978

21

4

Bullendale

Bullendale showed the way. History of the Phoenix Mine, Bullendale

1976

18

6

Bullendale

Also known as "The Reefs" or "Skippers Reefs"  by Peter Chandler. Detailed history.

1977

19

6

Bullendale

Mining."Prosperity to Oblivion". Article by Mrs M Glennie (nee Hughes) who spent her childhood in Bullendale

1976

18

2

Bullendale

Mining. Bullendale showed the way. History of the Phoenix Mine, Bullendale

1976

18

6

Bullendale

Ambulance. Detailed account of the Skippers-Frankton Hospital Ambulance by Owen Genty-Nott

1991

47

12

Bullendale

Mining. Also known as "The Reefs" or "Skippers Reefs"  by Peter Chandler. Continuation from Issue 19, page 6

1978

21

4

Bullendale

Phoenix Mine: Newspaper extracts concerning events at the mine between 5 Feb1886 - Oct1886

1985

35

4

Bullendale

Life at Bullendale: 1st instalment of Patricks early years first at Bullendale and later Skippers.

1985

35

6

Bullendale

Phoenix Mine: Hydro-Electricity at the Phoenix Mine

1984

33

10

Bullendale Dynamo

An angry cow at the Dynamo Powerhouse from the Lake Wakatip Mail 1886

2022

108

31

Bullendale Dynamo

Pioneering electricity, and the Whakatipu Heritage Trust’s restoration project by Marion Borrell

2022

108

23

Burnet, Sue

Mother and Daughter Pioneers Elizabeth Goodwin and Annie Elliott

2022

108

12

Burt, Rachael

To What Extent was Central Otago in the 1860's a  icrocosm of Colonial New Zealand? Won William Rees Memorial Essay 1992

1993

50

12

Burwell, F.W.

His architectural legacy in the Wakatipu by Marion Borrell

2015

94

4

Burwell, F.W.

In Southland Hussars article 1885 with wood engraving by Burwell

2015

94

1 & 2

Burwood Station

Low & McGregor: Owners of Burwood & Mararoa stations. Family tree & history.

1973

10

17

Business

Malaghan's Milk Bars

2009

81

15

Butel, John and Peter

Ingenuity, Industry and Quiet Enterprise - John and Peter Butel by Pauline Lawrence

2022

107

4

Butement, John

A shareholder in the Wakatipu Steam Navigation Company 1878. Lake Shipping & Daniel McBride.

2001

67

12

Butement, John

North Station: (Run 346) bought at auction by J.Butement in 1866. Detailed family history

1975

16

14

Butement, John Trotter

History of Threepwood to 1910 by Jennie Henderson

2023

110

7

Butler, family ,

Articles: William Butler:storekeeper, publican, farmer, mentioning Mary and Kingsley by Marion Borrell

2012

88

16

Butler’s  Wall, Arrowtown

New historical panel erected in 2023

2023

109

30

Calendar 2011

Report on the launch of the 2011 calendar by Ray Clarkson

2010

84

8

Cameron, Donald Angus

Of Staircase Station 1859 in 'Donald Hay - Unheralded Hero' by Danny Knudson

2009

82

10

Cameron, Donald Angus

Closeburn Station: In 1874 Donald Angus Cameron of Glenfalloch Station, Nokomai, bought Closeburn Station.

2001

67

29

Cameron, Ewen

Closeburn Station: Eldest son of Donald Angus Cameron of Glenfalloch Station, Nokomai. Managed Closeburn Station.

2001

67

29

Cameron, Mary

Closeburn Station: Wife of Ewen Cameron. Died during childbirth at Frankton 1898

2001

67

29

Camping ground cribs

Good-bye to the  last cribs at Queenstown Camping Ground: Photos by Evan Jenkins, text by Marion Borrell

2020

103

21

Capper,Hilary

Excerpts from book ‘Speargrass - growing up on a 1940s farm nr Arrowtown’

2023

109

23

Cardrona

Cardrona Hotel: Historical perspective in application for Resource Consent  for additions & alterations in October 1999

2000

65

8

Cardrona

Cardrona and Arrowtown historical connections by Ray O’Callaghan

2020

104

4

Cartage

Riches of the Gold Fields. Report by a carter to the Dunstan Rush

1989

42

18

Carter, Mrs G.

Library: Grandaughter of George Richard Bishop, who helped build the old library & the first cottage hospital at Frankton.

1971

6

14

Catholic Church

Queenstown: St. Joseph's Church and nearby convent. Article by Michael Lynch

2002

68

8

Catholic Church Arrowtown

Article: Saint Mary (MacKillop) of the Cross - on her canonisation.  By Margaret Hyland

2010

84

32

Catholic School

The beginnings of Catholic education in the Wakatipu. By Danny Knudson.

2006

77

19

Cavell, Edith

Book 62 pages Edith Cavell: a bridge and bravery by Danny Knudson

2012

87


Cecil Peak

Brief notes to cover the Society's visit on 18 April, 1982  Article by Peter Chandler.

1982

28

7

Cemetery Arrowtown

Article: Charles Eckhardt, Arrowtown miner, barber and tobacconist - and his headstone by Marion Borrell and Roger Grant

2016

96

25

Cemetery Frankton

Frankton Cemetery Walk. By Ray Clarkson, based on research by D.G. Jardine

2006

76

5

Cemetery Frankton

Frankton: Article by Winston Craddock. Lighthearted visual description of the cemetery.

1971

7

9

Cemetery Kingston

Kingston: Copy of Register of Burials, Kingston Cemetery

1975

15

13

Cemetery Map Queenstown

Cemetery Walk - Map of the Queenstown Cemetery Plots

2004

72

16

Cemetery Queenstown

Queenstown: A list ofsome of the marked graves in Queenstown Cemetery, with brief explanatory notes by Peter Chandler.

1974

13

5

Cemetery Queenstown

Moraine Boulder

2004

72

6

Cemetery Queenstown

Chinese Graves and Memorial

2004

72

6

Cemetery Queenstown

Cemetery Walk - A walk around some of the more notable graves in Queenstown Cemetery

2004

72

6

Cemetery Skippers

Skippers: Record of the Skippers Point Cemetery commencing from 1st October 1881

1970

5

5

Centenary

Borough of Arrowtown founded in 1873 after stormy public meeting. BNeil Clayton.

1975

15

14

Chandler, Peter

Bullendale Mining part 2:  part 1-Issue19, pge 6

1978

21

4

Chandler, Peter

Arcadia: Ownership of the property. Title search.

1982

28

4

Chandler, Peter

Cecil Peak: Brief notes to cover the Society's visit on 18 April 1982

1982

28

7

Chandler, Peter

Article: John Trotter Butement: North Station. Detailed Family history

1975

16

14

Chandler, Peter

Low & McGregor: Owners of Burwood & Mararoa stations. Family tree & history.

1973

10

17

Chandler, Peter

Letter to the Editor re Nicholas von Tunzelmann

1972

9

4

Chandler, Peter

Sources of Information on Otago Goldfields History

1980

25

2

Chandler, Peter

Article: The Old Skippers Track

1980

24

4

Chandler, Peter

Bullendale: Also known as "The Reefs" or "Skippers Reefs"  by Peter Chandler. Detailed history

1977

19

6

Chandler, Peter

Obituary

1989

42

2

Chandler, Peter

Article: A Picnic Trip to Skippers. Chandler had devoted many years to research into Skippers history and accompanied tripppers.

1970

5

3

Chard, Frederick William

History of the Chard Family of Arrowtown by Fredrick William Chard. Copy by Doreen Bricknell

1976

17

13

Childerstone, Jim

Lake Hayes, As It Was: One-time Lake Hayes resident reminisces on earlier days of the sub-division, half a century ago.

2000

65

22

Childerstone, Jim

Covers his families (Grandpa William B.O. Ferguson) link to the doctors house near Arrowtown.

2001

67

21

Childhood

The Hanging of Matt Dwyer: Contributed by Keith Grant, Lake Hayes. Lower Shotover School 1884-5

1973

10

13

Chinese

Chinese Settlers esp Wakatipu Area. By Aimee MacMillan, Wakatipu High School. Winner of William Rees Memorial prize.

1995

54

13

Chinese

Sunday' - one of the best. By Alex Boyne. Originally published in Otago Daily Times, 19 September 1970. Contributed by Brian Bayley.

2002

69

32

Chinese

Chinese Graves and Memorial

2004

72

6

Chinese

Ah Gum: Cemetery Walk - A walk around some of the more notable graves in Queenstown Cemetery

2004

72

8

Chinese

Memorial Plaque for Queenstown Cemetery: Presentation on 14 July,1972 by Mr Hugh Sew Hoy, accompanied by Dr James Ng.

1972

8

2

Chinese

Chinese Memorial Garden, Queenstown Cemetery. Includes list of names of Chinese buried in cemetery between 1871 - 1911

1972

8

11

Chinese

Nokomai Hydraulic Sluicing co. Extract of a letter from Ron Gordon about the last survivors of the Chinese on the goldfields. Wong Chock Wing / Mr Choie / Choie Shang

1990

44

16

Chinese

Chinese Goldminers in Otago. Researched & written by Dr James Ng. A detailed history.

1972

9

5

Chinese

Local Recollections by the Editor

1972

9

14

Chinese

Nokomai: Lee Lum. Chinese race keeper on the Lion water race. Contributed by 'Speargrass')

1988

40

6

Chinese

Queenstown: Newspaper report of illegal playing of FANTAN by 30 -40 Chinese on Chinese New Year (Feb 5 1892) at Jimmy Ah Youngs

1988

40

5

Chinese

Sunday - one of the best: Article by Alex Boyne re Chinese goldminer Wong Keong, nicknamed Sunday, aka Sandy McPherson

1974

14

11

Chinese

A Chinaman buys a radio: Contributed by Ron Gordon. Story about Bing Young, racekeeper for Nokomai Gold Mining Company.

1981

27

11

Chinese

Excavation of a small Chinese mining settlement & store at Arrowtown. Contributed by Neville Ritchie

1985

34

7

Chinese

Chinese Miners of the Central Otago Goldfields: By Terence Boylan,  Winner of the W.G. Rees Memorial History prize 1983

1984

32

9

Chinese

Chinese Miners - Muchee Fine Fellows:

1979

23

4

Chinese

Ah Lum (1844-1925) - Living history of Arrowtown pioneering personalities.

2000

64

4

Chinese

Archaeological Research on 19th Century Chinese Settlement in the Cromwell area. Contributed by Neville Ritchie.

1983

29

2

Chinese village, Arrowtown

Settlement and Stores, by Denise Heckler - calendar talk

2014

92

27

Choie Sew Hoy

Choie Sew Hoy: Merchant & Entrepeneur. Formed the Shotover Big Beach Gold Mining Company in 1888.  Essay by Nicola Crennan. Winner of William Rees Memorial Prize.

1988

40

7

Christie, John Henry

Arson on the Arrow. John Christie charged with arson for setting fire to building at the junction of Soho & Billy creeks.

1984

32

8

Church, Presbyterian

Article: 1870 Manse has Witnessed Transformation of Frankton by Marion Borrell

2011

86

22

Churches

St Paul's Anglican Church Arrowtown & Arthur Drysdale Fail: By Rupert Iles

2001

66

5

Churches Arrowtown

How Christianity came to the Arrow by Marion Borrell

2024

111

20

Churches, Arrowtown

Article: Saint Mary (MacKillop) of the Cross - on her canonisation.  By Margaret Hyland

2010

84

32

Churches, Arrowtown

Article: Memorial stained glass windows in St Paul's Anglican Church, Arrowtown, by Rita Teele & Rupert Iles

2010

83

24

Churches, Arrowtown

Article: the Flying Church - Former Millers Flat Presbyterian church moved in Arrowtown, by Brian Bayley

2010

84

10

Clark, Graeme

Alfred Lafranchi’s Gold Nugget Watch Fob

2022

108

35

Clarke, David

Monologue: David Cockburn, WW1 returned serviceman and community leader for ‘People From Our Past’ 2018

2018

99

36

Clarke, David

Awarded Honorary Life Membership

2022

107

29

Clarke, Graeme

Gioachimo and Anna Maria Lafranchi - from Switzerland to Cardrona by Graeme Clarke

2022

107

12

Clarkson, Elizabeth

Review: Ribbons of Lace by Maxine Alterio

2008

78

20

Clarkson, Elizabeth

Book Review: From Meetings to Mountains by Irene Adamson. Reviewed by Elizabeth Clarkson.

2002

69

24

Clarkson, Elizabeth

Review of Irene Adamson's  'The Heart of the Queenstown Lakes District'

2008

80

21

Clarkson, Ray

Historical Society Annual Report 1993

1993

51

3

Clarkson, Ray

66 Hallenstein Street. Kaiweka

2002

68

14

Clarkson, Ray

Article: The Williams Cottage

1997

58

3

Clarkson, Ray

In article: 1870 Manse has Witnessed Transformation of Frankton by Marion Borrell

2011

86

22

Clarkson, Ray

Tribute to Bruce Hamilton by Ray Clarkson

2011

86

41

Clarkson, Ray

Cemetery Walk 2004

2004

72

6

Clarkson, Ray

Report on the launch of the 2011 calendar

2010

84

8

Clarkson, Ray

Article: The Kawarau Falls Bridge

1996

56

2

Clarkson, Ray

A short history of the Skippers Road

2002

68

26

Clarkson, Ray

Historical Society Annual Report 1994

1994

53

2

Clarkson, Ray

Historical Society Annual Report 1992

1992

49

2

Clarkson, Ray

Tribute: Ray Clarkson Steps Down - from the committee

2010

84

9

Clarkson, Ray

Reconstruction of the School at Skippers.

1994

52

5

Clarkson, Ray

Article: Frankton Cemetery Walk

2006

76

5

Clarkson, Raymond

Kawarau Falls Dam and Bridge, reprinted from Issue 56, 1996

2017

97

23

Clayton, Neil

The Little Ships of Lake Wakatipu 1862-1863: Sagas of the earliest vessels on Lake Wakatipu

1996

57

5

Clayton, Neil

Message from the President

1976

17

1

Clayton, Neil

A Stormy Start at Arrowtown. Public Meeting Sept 22,1873, which led to the proclamation of the Borough of Arrowtown

1975

15

14

Clayton, Neil

Presidents Annual Report 1979

1980

24

2

Clayton, Neil

Malthouse: Open Letter to the Minister in Charge of the Tourist Hotel Corporation

1978

21

3

Clayton, Neil

Chairmans Annual Report November 1976

1976

18

10

Clayton, Neil

Presidents Annual Report 1978

1979

22

2

Clayton, Neil

Awarded honorary life membership in 2015

2016

95

37

Clayton, Neil

Presidents Annual Report 1977

1978

20

13

Clayton, Neil

O, Death-What Was Its Sting?: Details causes of death in Queenstown area between 1871 - 1911.

1979

23

5

Clearing Sale

January 1883 - On behalf of J.W. Robertson, Hicks & Co. the biggest clearing sale in the history of the Wakatipu. By Alan De La Mare.

1999

62

26

Climbing

An article taken from the Otago Daily Times 18 May 1996 titled '100 Years Ago'.

1996

57

27

Climbing

Exploration & Climbing by Doug Knowles. A Brief History.

1973

10

8

Climbing

A Jaunt up Ben Lomond - 1886. An Extract from the Writing of James Boyne.

2003

71

11

Closeburn Station

A brief history of Closeburn Station by Mrs Margaret Buckham(née Mcgrath)

2001

67

29

Closeburn Station

Closeburn Station at Wilson's Bay by Karen Swaine

2009

81

16

Clyde

Hard-done horse hobbles 1870 Clyde gold heist by Alan De La Mare

2006

77

11

Cockburn, David

Monologue:David Cockburn - WW1 returned serviceman and community leader by David Clarke

2018

99

36

Cockburn, James

The Frankton Water-Wheel: Originally worked the flour mill and then the Frankton Hospital

1972

9

22

Coffey, Rev. Richard

First Vicar of Wakatipu by Neil Fuge.

1999

62

17

Conservation

Article Kea in the High Country- from pest to threatened species by Marion Borrell

2016

96

4

Conviction of Mayor

James Reid 1883 -1887. Appeared in Queenstown court March1886. Charges laid by Customs Dept.

1985

35

17

Cook, Anne

Gibbston Bequest: Bequest to Lakes District Museum for Gibbston Display by Mrs Bessie Jackson, nee Kinross

1982

28

13

Cook, Patricia

Arrowtown Wildflowers book by Rita and Ben Teele and Rebecca Lawrence

2009

81

11

Cooke, Joan

Article: Memories of the Kingston Road construction by Joan Cooke

2011

85

21

Cooke, Joan

Article: Kingston Memories from 1930s and roadbuilding, by Joan Cooke

2010

83

8

Cooper, Warren

Mayor's message

1971

6

2

Coopers Terrace

Article: Coopers Terrace Settlement Rediscovered in Arrow Gorge by Jan Morrison

2010

83

5

Cordial Manufacture

Cordial Manufacture: A brief history of Buckhams Wakatip Cordial Factory

1968

3

5

Coronet Peak Ski-field 1947

Memories of Early Skiing on Coronet Peak by Paddy Strain - calendar talk

2014

91

24

Cotter, Frances

Frances Cotter & daughter Mary. A Living History of Arrowtown Pioneers.

2000

64

23

Cotter, Jemima

In Childbirth in Earlier Times by Marion Borrell

2019

101

14

Cotter, Jemima and Tom

Article: Call the Doctor: early medical practice in the Wakatipu

2013

89

17

Cotter, Patrick

Life at Bullendale: 1st installment of Patricks early years first at Bullendale, and later Skippers.

1985

35

6

Cotter, Patrick

Life at Skippers: 2nd instalment of his early years first at Bullendale, and later Skippers.

1986

36

15

Cotters Arrowtown

The Mary Cotter Tree and family history by Tony Hanning

2023

110

25

Council QLDC

An Open Letter to the Lakes District Council & its Ratepayers by Malcolm Boote (Vice President 2001)

2001

66

3

Council Queenstown Borough

The Early Days of the Queenstown Borough Council: By Alan De La Mare

2000

65

18

Courier

Printing the Courier and its Sequel: Alan De La Mare

1996

57

21

Courtcase

Litigation in Queenstown. Smith (Queenstown solicitor) versus Fischer (Manager BNZ)

1986

37

10

Craddock, F. W.

Author of "Golden Canyon" The Story of Skippers Road and the Shotover Valley.

1973

10

18

Craddock, Winston

Four Miles from Queenstown: Lighthearted visual description of the Frankton cemetery.

1971

7

9

Craddock, Winston

An Otago Goldfield: The Whitechapel Road at Arrow Junction

1972

8

8

Creighton Station

History written by the late Colonel Peter McKenzie of Walter Peak Station, about 1935, supplied by his daughter Jessie MacKenzie

1980

25

8

Crofts, J. T.

A brief note from Cedric Crofts Benzoni of Cromwell about his family ties to Queenstown

1987

38

12

Cromwell

Archaeological Research on 19th Century Chinese Settlement in the Cromwell area. Contributed by Neville Ritchie.

1983

29

2

Crown Terrace

Talk by Shona Blair: View from the Crown Range Road - at launch of 2013 calendar,

2012

88

33

Currie, Rum

Gibbston Trail signage at Rum Currie's Hut paid for by Society

2011

85

4

Dagg, John

The Diary of John Dagg, part 2: Written on board the 'Trivelyan', during his voyage to New Zealand, from 24.9.1883

1980

24

11

Dagg, John

The Diary of John Dagg: Written on board the 'Trivelyan', during his voyage to New Zealand, from 24.9.1883 (part 1)

1979

23

10

Dams

The Kawarau Falls Bridge: By Raymond Timmins. Further information (refer issue 56) on the bridge

1998

61

17

Dams

Damming of the Kawarau: …the only time it was done successfully it was by accident.

1991

46

9

Daniel, Frederick

Frederick Daniel's House, 47 Hallenstein St - app text by Marion Borrell

2014

91

14

Daniel, Frederick

Mayor of Queenstown & Chairman of the Lake County Council at the same time. Shareholder in Wakatipu Steam Navigation Company

2001

67

12

Daniel, Ian

Presidents Report

1974

14

1

Daniel, Ian

A Tour of Local Historical Sites: 30 entries making a descriptive account of a round trip from Queenstown to Arrowtown.

2001

66

12

Daniel, Ian

President's message

1973

11

1

Daniel, Ian

Report on the Annual Conference of the New Zealand Federation of Historical Societies 1973

1973

10

2

Daniel, Ian

President's Introduction

1966

1

1

Daniel, Ian

President's Report

1974

13

1

Daniel, Ian

President's message

1971

6

2

Daniel, Ian

President's message

1974

12

1

Daniels, Frederick

Frederick Henry Daniels: Mayor of Queenstown & Chairman of the Lake County Council at the same time. A history of his political & business escapades in the area

1990

45

9

Daniels, Frederick

The Stone House - 47 Hallenstein Street: By Cicely Morrison

2002

68

13

Daplyne, Rosina

Obituary

1974

13

11

Dart River

Photograph: W.A Grant's bullock team at the Dart Dredge in 1901

2003

70

27

Dart Valley

Arcadia: Ownership of the property. Title search.

1982

28

4

Davidson, Tom

Contributed story – Shipping Tales from Lake Wakatipu: The Shearing Gang Takes a Day Off.

1970

5

12

Davidson, Tom

Engineer for the Lake Steamer Service from 1930 - 1960: The T.S.S. Earnslaw of Lake Wakatipu

1973

11

12

Davies, Eliza

Marriage: Auburn, Stephen S. to Eliza Davies.

1974

14

8

De La Mare

Obituary by Brian Bayley

2008

80

22

De La Mare, Alan

Account of the settlement and golden days of Queenstown

1987

39


De La Mare, Alan

The Twelve Mile Apostles: Edward Callaghan was the king of the Twelve Mile Apostles.

1983

31

20

De La Mare, Alan

Article:The Great Clearing Sale. January 1883

1999

62

26

De La Mare, Alan

Biography of von Tunzelmann from Alan De La Mare in Southern People, abridged

2010

83

22

De La Mare, Alan

Article: Thomas Hicks 1827-1911

1998

61

7

De La Mare, Alan

Article: A Sequel to the Big Fire in 1882.

1998

61

24

De La Mare, Alan

William Gilbert Rees and the Anglican Church

2005

74

17

De La Mare, Alan

Hard-done horse hobbles 1870 Clyde gold heist.

2006

77

11

De La Mare, Alan

Article: Victoria Bridge Hotel

2000

65

5

De La Mare, Alan

Article: Lake Lodge of Ophir

1999

62

9

De La Mare, Alan

Article: Sir George Grey's Comes to Queenstown. (1867)

2005

73

8

De La Mare, Alan

Article: Albert Eichardt

1999

63

15

De La Mare, Alan

Article: John Turner.

2001

66

8

De La Mare, Alan

Article: Maori Point. Is that John Edwin Goodwin?

1998

60

22

De La Mare, Alan

Article: A history of John Bathgate: A Visit to Queenstown in 1864.

1998

60

10

De La Mare, Alan

Editorial: Profile of

1993

51

2

De La Mare, Alan

Article: William Warren, Journalist 1833 - 1900

1996

57

19

De La Mare, Alan

Article: The Day the Gasworks Blew Up. By Alan De La Mare

2001

66

17

De La Mare, Alan

Article: Lake Shipping & Daniel McBride.

2001

67

9

De La Mare, Alan

Article: Lewis Hotop.

1993

51

7

De La Mare, Alan

Article: John Scott Worthington 1837 - 1883

2003

71

16

De La Mare, Alan

Article: Robert Lee, 1849 -1911. Farmer, Businessman

1996

56

18

De La Mare, Alan

Article: Gold Mining At Macetown

1982

28

15

De La Mare, Alan

Governor-General Gordon visits Qtn in 1881

2008

78

14

De La Mare, Alan

Article: François St Omer

1994

52

11

De La Mare, Alan

The Arthur's Point Goldmining Company 1909 at Oxenbridge Tunnel

2008

80

8

De La Mare, Alan

Franz William Frederick Geisow: A Biography

2003

70

11

De La Mare, Alan

Article: The Mountaineer Hotel, Queenstown.

1986

36

2

De La Mare, Alan

Article: John Aspinall of Skippers

1983

29

19

De La Mare, Alan

Article: Democracy in the Goldfields.

2002

69

8

De La Mare, Alan

Article: James McNeil

1995

55

15

De La Mare, Alan

Growth of Wakatipu tourism 1903

2008

78

12

De La Mare, Alan

Article: Lakes Excursion 1883

1982

30

28

De La Mare, Alan

Article: The Steamer 'Victoria'.

1995

54

19

De La Mare, Alan

Easter Parade of militia at Qtn 1885 - during the Russian scare

2008

78

16

De La Mare, Alan

Lighting Up Queenstown' by Alan De La Mare - hydro, gas and explosion

2008

80

12

De La Mare, Alan

Published 'Tales of a Southland History' by Alan De La Mare

1994

53

17

De La Mare, Alan

Cemetery Walk 2004

2004

72

6

De La Mare, Alan

Richard D Beetham by Alan De La Mare. A well detailed history. Appointed Warden & Magistrate at Queenstown May 1863.

1994

53

9

De La Mare, Alan

Article: The Sale of Queenstown.

2002

68

32

De La Mare, Alan

Article: The Early Days of the Queenstown Borough Council

2000

65

18

De La Mare, Alan

Article: Clark Mcconarchy 1895–1980

1999

63

29

De La Mare, Alan

Article: The Gallant Tipperary.

2006

75

7

De la Perrelle, Philip

De la Perrelle Park by Rita Teele and Taylor Reed

2018

99

23

Deaths

Details causes of death in Queenstown area between 1871 - 1911.

1979

23

5

Delaney,James

Atn Postmaster 1872-1892

2019

102

6

Denmark

The Danish settlers at Little Denmark, Arrow Junction, Otago Witness 10.12.1886

2022

107

23

Dennis, Pat

Article: Nostalgia – A day in the Cromwell Gorge - 28 April 1979

1979

23

2

Dennison, Ellen

Mrs Ellen (Granny) Dennison 1875 - 1964. By Joan Carswell.

2000

64

21

Depression

The 1930's Depression in the Lakes District; To what extent did the depression affect life in the Lakes District. By Andrea King

1989

42

9

Depression

To what extent did the depression affect life in the Lakes District. By Andrea King. Continued from Issue 42,page 9

1989

43

5

Depression, Great

The Great Depression in the Wakatipu 1929-1938, and Arrow Irrigation Scheme

2021

105

11

Development

QLDC - approved Ngai Tahu development plan.

2004

72

5

Diaries

Diary of William R. Speid of Martins Bay 1870/71. Continued from Issue 45, page 13

1991

46

19

Diaries

James Flint: Journal kept by 'J.Flint' on board ship 'Silistria' on the outward passage to New Zealand.

1975

15

2

Diaries

James Flint: Journal kept by 'J.Flint' on board ship 'Silistria' on the outward passage to New Zealand 1860. Part 2

1976

18

16

Diaries

Diary of William R. Speid of Martins Bay 1870/71

1990

45

13

Diaries

Continuation of the diary of one of the pioneers of Martins Bay - Hugh McKenzie

1975

15

6

Diaries

James Flint: Journal kept by 'J.Flint' on board ship 'Silistria' on the outward passage to New Zealand 1860. Part 2

1975

16

12

Diaries

McKenzie, Hugh: Diary 1928: The McKenzie family played a significant role in the Martins Bay settlement.

1974

14

9

Directory

Otago Telephone Directory 1955:  Arrowtown

2006

76

31

Directory

Otago Telephone Directory 1955: Queenstown

2006

76

29

Directory 1874

Extract from 1874 Directory for Arrowtown

1969

44

18

Directory, Stones 1937

Stones Directory 1937:  Arrowtown, Arthurs Point, Glenorchy

2005

74

22

Directory, Stones 1937

Stones Directory 1937:  Queenstown & Skippers

2006

75

26

District Scheme

List of important items registered as being historical, scientific or special interest in the District Scheme

1981

27

13

Dolan, Bill

Article: Paradise Regained: the restoration of Paradise House, by Bill Dolan

2010

84

13

Dolan, Bill

Annual Report and Financial Report 2010

2010

84

3

Dolan, Bill

Report: 150th anniversary of arrival of Rees and von Tunzelmann in the Wakatipu 2010

2010

83

23

Dolan, Bill

Annual Report 2011 by Bill Dolan

2011

86

34

Dolan, Bill

Paradise Regained?' - history of the house and establishment of the Trust

2008

80

10

Dolan, Bill

In article: Trust-worthy Projects: Announcing  the Wakatipu Region Heritage Trust by Lewis Broadbent

2011

86

4

Douglas, Dr James

Frankton Cemetery Outing:  Dr. James Douglas by Roly Duff

2006

76

10

Douglas, James

A shareholder in the Wakatipu Steam Navigation Company 1878. Lake Shipping & Daniel McBride.

2001

67

11

Douglas, James

A shareholder in the Wakatipu Steam Shipping Company 1885. Lake Shipping & Daniel McBride.

2001

67

15

Douglas, Rose

Rose Douglas Park by Rita Teele and Taylor Reed

2018

99

17

Douglas, Rosina

Obituary

1974

13

11

Doyle, Peter

Arrowtown Brass Bands: calendar talk

2015

94

20

Dramatic Society, Arrowtown

Calendar talk by Marion Borrell: Arrowtown Dramatic Society 1897. Also Algie family

2016

95

28

Drill Hall

Queenstown: Drill Hall Centennial. A history of the building which was purchased & demolished to make way for O'Connell's Hotel.

1987

38

2

Dudleys Cottage

Article: Butler or Dudley's Cottages: new uses in a new era

2012

88

19

Dumble, Jon

History of Skyline - calendar talk - Bob's Peak - Hylton Hensman - Ian Hamilton

2015

94

23

Duncan, Alfred

Alfred Duncan - cadet shepherd and chronicler by Marion Borrell

2023

109

16

Duncan, Alfred

Part 1 of the Reminiscences of Alfred Duncan, shepherd of William Rees, author of the publication 'The Wakatipians'. 1861

1974

12

6

Duncan, Alfred

Paradise and the Maori - a romance - a monologue

2023

109

19

Duncan, Alfred

Old-time Echoes. From a letter to the Editor of 'The Southern Cross', by Alfred H Duncan, author of the 'Wakatipians'.

1997

58

26

Duncan, Alfred

Heroism of Jack Tewa and what we know about him

2021

105

4

Duncan, Alfred

The History of the Wakatipu: Alfred Duncan continues his narrative of his experiences at the Head of the Lake.

1974

14

6

Duncan, Alfred

Quoted in article: But You Can't Eat Gold by Marion Borrell

2012

88

13

Dunstan Rush

Transport: Riches of the Gold Fields. Report by a carter to the Dunstan Rush

1989

42

18

Dwyer, Matt

Childhood: The Hanging of Matt Dwyer at Lower Shotover School : by Keith Grant

1973

10

13

Dyson, Sarah

A Living History of Arrowtown Pioneering Personalities. Played by Loris Mills

2000

64

10

Early Queenstown

Account of the settlement and golden days of Queenstown. Text by Alan De La Mare.

1987

39


Earnslaw

Account of the Excursion to Kingston & Beyond. To celebrate 90th Anniversary of T.S.S Earnslaw - 18 October 2002. By John Heenan

2002

69

13

Earnslaw

T.S.S. 'Earnslaw', sails without any crew & a  brief history of other steamers on the lake

1966

1

5

Earnslaw

The T.S.S. Earnslaw of Lake Wakatipu. Contributed by Thomas Davidson, engineer for the Lake Steamer Service from 1930 - 1960

1973

11

12

Earnslaw

Minister of Transport to visit Queenstown to discuss proposals with regard to the future of the Earnslaw.

1968

3

10

Earnslaw TSS

Article: Salute to the TSS Earnslaw: centenarian Lady of the Lake by Marion Borrell

2012

88

21

Eckhardt, Charles

Article: Charles Eckhardt, Arrowtown miner, barber and tobacconist - and his headstone by Marion Borrell and Roger Grant

2016

96

25

Eckhardt, Charles

A history of Charles Eckhardt 1850 -1919. By Rex Austin

1994

53

13

Edith Cavell Bridge

From a talk to Historical Society Members by Rupert Iles

1996

56

11

Edith Cavell Bridge

Information provided by Mr Geofffrey Thornton of Wellington

1969

4

6

Education

First schools in the Wakatipu established in a rush. By Danny Knudson.

2006

77

14

Education

Pioneer teachers of the Wakatipu: Sangster family, Macetown, Skippers, Bullendale

2013

90

3

Education

Article: Ever and Anon - Otago Girls High School expedition in 1894 from school mag of the time

2011

85

18

Education

Lakes District Museum Education Programme

1997

59

31

Education Trust Scholarship

Establishment of Margaret Templeton Education Trust Scholarship

2008

78

11

Education, Catholic

The beginnings of Catholic education in the Wakatipu. By Danny Knudson.

2006

77

19

Eichardt's

Brief history of the building.

1985

35

13

Eichardt's

Guests & Travel at Eichardts. By Raymond R. Timmins

1999

63

18

Eichardt's

Brief history of Eichardts Hotel

1969

4

6

Eichardt, Albert

Albert Eichardt. By Alan De La Mare. Focus on financial aspect of Eichardts Hotel.

1999

63

15

Eichardt, Albert

Cemetery Walk - A walk around some of the more notable graves in Queenstown Cemetery

2004

72

20

Eichardt, Albert

A shareholder in the Wakatipu Steam Navigation Company 1878. Lake Shipping & Daniel McBride.

2001

67

12

Eichardt, Julia

Cemetery Walk - A walk around some of the more notable graves in Queenstown Cemetery

2004

72

21

Eichardt, Julia

A Virtual History: Julia Eichardt 1890 by Julia Bradshaw

1999

62

10

Elections

House of Representatives,1884. Wakatipu seat - J.T.M. Hornsby stood against Mr. T. Fergus

1984

32

2

Elections Qtown & Atown

First Elections in Queenstown and Arrowtown - a tale of two towns, by Marion Borrell

2017

97

32

Electricity

Phoenix Mine: Hydro-Electricity at the Phoenix Mine

1982

33

10

Electricity

One Mile Powerhouse Restoration. Article details initial stages of the project. By Malcolm Boote.

2002

68

30

Electricity

Phoenix Mine: Newspaper extracts concerning events at the mine between 5 Feb1886 - Oct1886

1985

35

4

Electricity

The Day the Gasworks Blew Up. By Alan De La Mare

2001

66

17

Electricity

Turbine at the end of Bridge street Frankton originally supplied electricity to the mill & later pumped water to the hospital.

2006

76

7

Electricity

Queenstown Borough Council's Hydro-Electricity Supply. Describes the inauguration of the hydroscheme at The One Mile in 1924.

1991

47

6

Electricity

The Power Board with No Power. Contributed by W.P. Saunder

1981

27

9

Electricity

Queenstown Borough Council's Hydro-Electricity Supply. Describes the inauguration of the hydroscheme at The One Mile in 1924.

1991

47

6

Electricity

Lighting Up Queenstown' by Alan De La Mare - hydro, gas and explosion

2008

80

12

Electricity

Phoenix Mine: Hydro-Electricity at the Phoenix Mine

1984

33

10

Elliott, Annie

By Sue Burnet - Mother and Daughter Pioneers Elizabeth Goodwin and Annie Elliott

2022

108

12

Entertainment

Arrowtown: Reminiscences of J.B. Thomson Senr. of the Golden Era of Song in Arrowtown. 1907-1912

1974

12

14

Entertainment

Entertainment in Queenstown in the days of the gold rush.

1967

2

7

Evans, Frederick

A shareholder in the Wakatipu Steam Navigation Company 1878. Lake Shipping & Daniel McBride.

2001

67

12

Exploration

Climbing: An Article taken from the Otago Daily Times - 1896

1996

57

27

Exploration

Climbing: Exploration & Climbing by Doug Knowles. A Brief History.

1973

10

8

Exploration

Into the High Country. Essay by Sally MacMillan. Winner of the William Rees Memorial Prize.

1993

50

2

Exploration in Wakatipu

Donald Hay - Unheralded Hero: article includes Hay's account of his 1859 journey

2009

82

10

F. H. S.

Address to NZ Federation of Historical Societies 20th Annual Conference, Queenstown. March 23 1991. By Mr G.J. Griffiths of Dunedin

1991

46

2

F. H. S.

3rd Annual Conference of the N.Z. Federation of Historical Societies

1974

12

3

F.ederation of Hist Socs

Annual Conference of Federation of Historical Societies 1976 - Turangi

1976

17

8

Fail, Arthur Drysdale

St Paul's Anglican Church Arrowtown & Arthur Drysdale Fail: By Rupert Iles

2001

66

5

Fairlight Station

A History of Fairlight Station written in February 1993, by Irene Adamson

1997

59

14

Farming

Growing up at Antrim/Arranmore Farm, Frankton Flats by June Thompson nee Hansen

2019

102

24

Farming

Review of Bill McDonald's book: Queenstown's Farms and Sheep Stations: Families that farmed the land

2011

85

34

Farming

Jim Easton's bullock team, Gorge Road. Calendar talk by Alan Hamilton

2015

93

6

Farming

The Heenan Family’s Time at Mill Farm 1979-1989 by John Heenan

2021

106

14

Farming

Article: Memories of Arranmore 1950-1974 by Mary Hansen

2011

86

11

Farming

The Hum of the Threshing Mill. Contributed by Ron Gordon

1982

28

2

Farming

Excerpts from book ‘Speargrass - growing up on a 1940s farm nr Arrowtown’ by Hilary Capper

2023

109

23

Farming

Ingenuity, Industry and Quiet Enterprise - John and Peter Butel by Pauline Lawrence

2022

107

4

Farming - Cheese factory

Lake Hayes Cheese Factory - calendar talk by Gavin Jack

2014

91

28

Farming - cocksfoot

Historical Cuttings: Cocksfoot Grass by Rita L Teele and J Taylor Reed

2019

101

11

Farming - Irrigation

Arrow Irrigation Scheme Origins and Continuation by Marion Borrell

2021

105

18

Farming - rabbit plague

The Rabbit ’Nuisance’ in the Whakatipu compiled by Marion Borrell

2023

110

16

Farming - Threepwood

History of Threepwood, Ladies Mile to 1910 by Jennie Henderson

2023

110

4

Farming, Grain at Frankton

Article: Farming at Frankton over 140 Years: Arranmore by Marion Borrell

2011

86

7

Fashion

The Ladies – Fashion & Society Notes: Taken from The Lake County Press, December 8, 1882

1970

5

16

Fearnley, Laurence

Review of Edwin and Matilda by Laurence Fearnley

2008

78

21

Federation of Hist Socs

Annual Conference 1993 – Programme

1992

49

12

Federation of Hist Socs

Report on the Annual Conference of the New Zealand Federation of Historical Societies 1973

1973

10

2

Feehly family and hill

The Feehlys of Feehly Hill by Rita L Teele and J Taylor Reed with Ben Teele and James Jopp Feehly

2019

101

4

Fenn, Joseph Cyprian

Cemetery Walk - A walk around some of the more notable graves in Queenstown Cemetery

2004

72

13

Fenn, Joseph Cyprian

Arcadia Guest-house, Paradise and Joseph Cyprian Fenn by Clive Geary reprinted with additional material

2020

103

29

Fenn, Joseph Cyprian

Arcadia – Paradise

1995

55

11

Ferguson, Florence

Jim Childerstone writes of his families (Grandpa William B.O. Ferguson) link to the doctors house near Arrowtown

2001

67

21

Ferguson, Moriah

Who was Moriah of the Otago Goldfields? By Rita L Teele, Anne Maguire et al

2014

91

3

Ferguson, William B. O.

Jim Childerstone writes of his families (Grandpa William B.O. Ferguson) link to the doctors house near Arrowtown

2001

67

21

Ferry Hotel

Guesthouse(Circa 1872). New Owners refurbishment.

1997

59

24

Finn, Hugh

A shareholder in the Wakatipu Steam Navigation Company 1878. Lake Shipping & Daniel McBride.

2001

67

12

Fires

Fire at Queenstown Hospital, December 1894

1991

46

18

Fires

Queenstown:  A Sequel to the Big Fire in 1882. By Alan De La Mare

1998

61

24

Fires

Kinloch Bush Fire January 1887

1987

38

7

Firth family of Queenstown

Article: The Firths of 'Hullert': mixed fortunes in Marlborough and Queenstown by Marion Borrell

2016

96

18

Firth, Horatio Nelson

A History of Hulbert House (Tutuila). By Ted Sturt

2002

68

16

Flint, James

Diary: Journal kept by 'J.Flint' on board ship 'Silistria' on the outward passage to New Zealand 1860.

1975

15

2

Flint, James

Diary: Journal kept by 'J.Flint' on board ship 'Silistria' on the outward passage to New Zealand 1860. Part 2

1975

16

12

Flint, James

Diary: Journal kept by 'J.Flint' on board ship 'Silistria' on the outward passage to New Zealand 1860. Part 2

1976

18

16

Flint, Mr

Owned  'Glenpanel'. Article concerns the Burning of Flint's Straw Sacks & is a sequel to the Hanging of Matt Dwyer incident.

1973

10

14

Flint, Mrs

Came out from England with Mr. & Mrs Rees. Short extract from an interview.

1973

11

4

Floods

The 1878 Floods

1978

21

9

Flour Mill

The Brunswick Flour Mill. By Rupert Iles

2006

76

6

Fortune, Bob

Mentioned in the letter to the Editor of 'The Southern Cross', by Alfred H Duncan.

1997

58

26

Fox, William

A Living History of Arrowtown Pioneering Personalities. Played by Mike Lynch

2000

64

2

Fox, William

Gold in Them Thar Hills. A story of William Fox who discovered gold in the Arrow in 1862. By Rex Austin

1998

60

24

Fox, William

Article: Bill Fox and the fight at the Four Alls Hotel by Spike Broadbent

2012

88

6

Fox, William

Who Discovered Gold In The Arrow? By Jemma Montagu. Prize winning  essay written for the W.G. Rees memorial Prize 2001

2001

67

25

Frankton

Article: Farming at Frankton over 140 Years: Arranmore by Marion Borrell

2011

86

7

Frankton

Cemetery: Article by Winston Craddock. Lighthearted visual description of the cemetery.

1971

7

9

Frankton

Article: Memories of Arranmore 1950-1974 by Mary Hansen

2011

86

11

Frankton

Frankton Cemetery Walk. By Ray Clarkson, based on research by D.G.Jardine

2006

76

5

Frankton

History of the Frankton Water Wheel. Originally worked the flour mill and then the Frankton Hospital

1972

9

22

Frankton

Frankton & Arrowtown Hospitals.   By Mr G.T. Piercy, Deputy Chief Executive of the Southland Hospital Board.

1988

40

2

Frankton

Growing up at Antrim/Arranmore Farm, Frankton Flats by June Thompson nee Hansen

2019

102

24

Frankton airport

The Racecourse that Grew Wings by Marion Borrell

2019

102

21

Frankton name

The Queen and the Pioneer Woman’ re naming ot Queenstown, Frankton and Kingston by Marion Borrell

2019

102

17

Frankton Wharf

Calendar talk by Marion Borrell

2014

91

28

Frankton, history

Article: 1870 Manse has Witnessed Transformation of Frankton by Marion Borrell

2011

86

22

French Farm, Frankton

Article: Farming at Frankton over 140 Years: Arranmore by Marion Borrell

2011

86

7

Fyfe, Catherine. I.

Article:Bullendale Showed the Way. Grandfather, Mr Fred Evans & father James Evans both managed the Phoenix Mine at Bullendale

1976

18

6

Galloway

Galloway Station Homestead.  

1995

54

3

Gantley, Patrick

Patrick Gantley, Soldier, Gaoler, Publican by Marion Borrell

2021

106

8

Garston

Garston District. Early history of the area by Ron Gordon.

1982

30

26

Gas Works

The Day the Gasworks Blew Up. By Alan De La Mare

2001

66

17

Geary, Clive

Article: Joseph Cyprian Fenn 1954-1924

1995

55

12

Geary, Clive

Arcadia Guest-house, Paradise and Joseph Cyprian Fenn by Clive Geary reprinted with additional material

2020

103

29

Geisow, Franz  W. F.

Franz William Frederick Geisow: A Biography by Alan De La Mare

2003

70

11

Geisow, J. W. F.

Liquidator of the Wakatipu Steam Navigation Company 1881. Lake Shipping & Daniel McBride.

2001

67

13

Genty-Nott, Owen

Ambulance. Detailed account of the Skippers-Frankton Hospital Ambulance by Owen Genty-Nott

1991

47

12

Geological Reports

Gold report from 'The Geology of the Queenstown Subdivision,1909': By James Park

1967

2

8

Geological Reports

Gold report from 'The Geology of the Queenstown Subdivision, 1909': By James Park

1966

1

6

Ghosts

Strange Happenings Up In The Arrow: By Jim Childerstone. Ferguson family

2001

67

21

Gibbs, George

A shareholder in the Wakatipu Steam Shipping Company 1885. Lake Shipping & Daniel McBride.

2001

67

16

Gibbston

Gibbston Community Association initiative to tidy orchard at Rum Currie's hut

2008

80

13

Gibbston

Gibbston Trail signage at Rum Currie's Hut paid for by Society

2011

85

4

Gibbston

Bequest to Lakes District Museum Display by Mrs Bessie jackson, Contributed by Anne Cook

1982

28

13

Gibbston

Bessie Kinross of Gibbston from her memoir

2019

101

23

Glennie, M

Article: Bullendale – Prosperity to Oblivion.

1976

18

2

Glenorchy

Lindsay Kennett: Paradise and Glenorchy sent forth a milliner, by Hilary Hunt

2017

97

13

Glenorchy

Scheelite: Glenorchy Mining - Period of the 2nd World War,1940 -1945 by Jim E. Reid.

1973

11

5

Glenorchy

Glenorchy Mining. Period of the 2nd World War,1940 -1945 by Jim E. Reid.

1973

11

5

Glenorchy

The Head of the Lake, by TJ Thompson. Continuation of the essay in Issue 54, page 4

1995

55

5

Glenorchy

Stones Directory 1937:  Arrowtown, Arthurs Point, Glenorchy

2005

74

22

Glenorchy

Joseph Cyprian Fenn

1995

55

12

Glenorchy

Scheelite: Miners in The Clouds; The History of a Book, by Julia Bradshaw

1997

59

27

Glenorchy

Scheelite: From a Milk Run in Leith Valley to Earnslaw Station.

1995

54

4

Glenorchy

Scheelite Mining Glenorchy – July 1885

1985

35

14

Glenorchy

Alpine Club & Glenorchy Hotels 1886. F.H. Daniel & T.Wilson. Liquor licenses refused, prosecution for sly-grogging.

1985

35

16

Glenorchy

Milling: Cutting Totara Posts was no Picnic. By Darrell McGregor.

2001

66

19

Glenorchy

Maori: Fragments of Pre-European History at the Head of Lake Wakatipu by A.M. Miller

1972

8

6

Glenorchy

The Road to Glenorchy, by Darrell McGregor.

1997

58

11

Glenorchy

The Glenorchy Scheelite Field. Contributed by Jim Reid

1973

10

4

Glenorchy Races

Article: Glenorchy Races by Pat Paulin in Stories Behind 2012 Calendar Photos

2011

86

32

Glenpanel

Farm on the Ladies mile owned by Flint family. Article concerns the Burning of Flint's Straw Sacks & is a sequel to the Hanging of Matt Dwyer incident.

1973

10

14

Glenpanel

Mary Hill: Short extract from an interview with Mrs. Flint

1973

11

4

Glenpanel

Mrs Flint: Came out from England with Mr & Mrs Rees. Short extract from an interview.

1973

11

4

Glenpanel

Mary Hill:  'Burning of Flint's Straw Sacks'

1973

10

14

Gold

Gold report from 'The Geology of the Queenstown Subdivision,1909': By James Park

1966

1

6

Gold

Sources of information on Otago Goldfields History. Contributed by Peter Chandler

1980

25

2

Gold

Wakatipu: Gold report from 'The Geology of the Queenstown Subdivision,1909': By James Park

1967

2

8

Gold discoveries

Duncan, Alfred

1997

58

26

Gold heist

Hard-done horse hobbles 1870 Clyde gold heist by Alan De La Mare

2006

77

11

Gold Report

1909: Gold report from 'The Geology of the Queenstown Subdivision,1909': By James Park

1967

2

8

Gold Report

Gold report from 'The Geology of the Queenstown Subdivision,1909': By James Park

1966

1

6

Gold Returns

Macetown 1883

1985

34

6

Gold-mining

In The Great Depression in the Wakatipu 1929-1938

2021

105

11

Gold-rush announcement

Facsimile of Invercargill Times, 25 November 1862

2012

88

4

Golden Canyon

Book Review: Story of the Skippers Road & the Shotover Valley by F.Craddock

1973

10

18

Goldfields

Goldfield Snippets

1969

4

7

Goldfields Park

Outlining the establishment of a Goldfields Park. Part 2

1976

18

12

Goldfields Park

Otago Goldfields Historic Park

1975

16

19

Goldfields Park

Report on reasons for establishing a Goldfields Park covering the town site of Macetown & Twelve Mile quartz mining area.

1973

10

15

Goldfields supplies

Article: But You Can't Eat Gold by Marion Borrell

2012

88

13

Goldminers

Article: Bill Fox and the fight at the Four Alls Hotel by Spike Broadbent

2012

88

6

Goldrush

Arrow: Gold in Them Thar Hills. A story of William Fox who discovered gold in the Arrow in 1862. By Rex Austin

1998

60

24

Goldrushes

The Second Gold Rush: The depression sparked off another gold rush…

1987

38

8

Goodwin, Elizabeth

Photograph of the Bank of New Zealand at Maori Point,1863. Is that John Edwin Goodwin?

1998

60

22

Goodwin, Elizabeth

By Sue Burnet - Mother and Daughter Pioneers Elizabeth Goodwin and Annie Elliott

2022

108

12

Goodwin, Thomas

Photograph of the Bank of New Zealand at Maori Point,1863. Is that John Edwin Goodwin?

1998

60

22

Gordon, Ron

Article: Garston District. Early history of the area.

1982

30

26

Gordon, Ron

A story of the Nevis: The New Cook

1971

7

11

Gordon, Ron

Thoughts on a Queenstown Sunset by Ron Gordon

1993

50

11

Gordon, Ron

Article: The Hum of the Threshing Mill

1982

28

2

Government Departments

Tourist and Health Resorts (from the article Lake Shipping & Daniel McBride)

2001

67

18

Government Departments

Railways (from the article Lake Shipping & Daniel McBride)

2001

67

19

Government Departments

Railways (from the article Lake Shipping & Daniel McBride)

2001

67

18

Govt Tourist Dept

Visit of Government Tourist & publicity Survey Team to Queenstown

1966

1

7

Grace's Folly

Originally called 'Hawk's Head',  built in the 1880's for local solicitor Mr W Turton

1972

8

13

Grace, Thomas

Goldminer on Shotover who was involved in an expensive court case. ‘Grace’s Folly’

1972

8

13

Grant, J.

President's Report

1970

5

1

Grant, J.

President's Report 1969

1969

4

1

Grant, Keith

Article: The Hanging of Matt Dwyer.

1973

10

13

Greenstone Valley

The Routeburn & Greenstone. A sequence of Events. Prepared by the Editor for the Routeburn Walk Limited Guides.

1998

61

10

Grey, Sir George

Governor: Sir George Grey's Comes to Queenstown. (1867) By Alan De La Mare

2005

73

8

Griffiths, G. J.

Principal Speaker at the official unveiling of Monument to William Gilbert Rees. Author of 'King Wakatip'

1978

20

4

Griffiths, G. J.

Opening address to the NZ Federation of Historical Societies 20th Annual Conference, Queenstown. March 23 1991.

1991

46

2

Griffiths, G. J.

Opening address to the NZ Federation of Historical Societies 20th Annual Conference, Queenstown. March 23 1991.

1991

46

2

Griffiths, G. J.

Letter - Postal Services

1986

37

8

H. P. T.

Historic Places Trust Forms a New Branch in Queenstown Lakes District, by Neil Fuge.

1997

58

24

Haigh, J Bryant

The Otago Armed Constabulary Badge of Merit. By J. Bryant Haigh

2006

75

18

Hakitekura

Three Memorials in the Queenstown Gardens - by Marion Borrell

2014

91

31

Hallenstein, Bendix

Essay by David Smith. Winner of the William Rees Memorial Prize.

1986

36

6

Hallenstein, Bendix

A shareholder in the Wakatipu Steam Navigation Company 1878. Lake Shipping & Daniel McBride.

2001

67

12

Hallenstein, Bendix

A Virtual History: By Rupert Iles

1999

62

15

Hallenstein, Bendix

Bendix Hallenstein, 1835 –1905. Mayor of Queenstown for 3 terms. Built Thurlby Domain – 1870. By Sarah Sheehy.

1988

40

12

Hallenstein, Bendix

In Article: The Trees of Thurlby Domain by Marion Borrell

2011

85

15

Hamilton House

A Family Venture1904 -1971: History of the private hotel / guest house.

1971

7

17

Hamilton, Alan

Jim Easton's bullock team, Gorge Road. Calendar talk

2015

93

6

Hamilton, Barbara

12 Anglesea St, Arrowtown

2008

79

6

Hamilton, Bruce

Article: Historic Trees of the Queenstown Basin.

1992

48

2

Hamilton, Bruce

Tribute to Bruce Hamilton by Ray Clarkson

2011

86

41

Hamilton, Bruce

Article: Historic Trees in the Wakatipu Basin. A detailed list of trees recorded in the area.

1995

55

16

Hamilton, J.

Obituary

1975

16

10

Hanan, Elizabeth

The Legend of Lorenzo Resta  -  Macetown, goldmining, dredging

2014

92

3

Hanan, Ralph

Lakes District Hospitals, Frankton. Calendar talk

2015

93

6

Hanan, Ralph

Rees St in the 1878 Flood - calendar talk

2014

91

26

Hanley, John (Jack)

In Defence of Jack Hanley's Name by Marion Borrell

2014

91

22

Hanning, G.A. (Tony)

Tell Your Story’

2023

109

28

Hanning, Tony

The Mary Cotter Tree and family history in early Arrowtown, and background of Alexander Innes

2023

110

25

Hansen , Grant,Elizabeth

Resident of Lake Johnson area by Rosslyn Munro

2013

90

19

Hansen family

Growing up at Antrim/Arranmore Farm, Frankton Flats by June Thompson nee Hansen

2019

102

24

Hansen, Charlie & Mabel

Article: Memories of Arranmore 1950-1974 by Mary Hansen

2011

86

11

Hansen, Charlie & Mabel

Article: Farming at Frankton over 140 Years: Arranmore by Marion Borrell

2011

86

7

Hansen, Evan & Mary

Article: Memories of Arranmore 1950-1974 by Mary Hansen

2011

86

11

Hansen, Evan & Mary

Article: Farming at Frankton over 140 Years: Arranmore by Marion Borrell

2011

86

7

Hansen, George

Hansen Place by Rita Teele and Taylor Reed

2018

99

28

Hansen, Mary

The Brunswick Flour Mill - Addendum as related by Mrs Mary Hansen, Arranmore

2006

76

8

Hansen, Mary

Article: Memories of Arranmore 1950-1974 by Mary Hansen

2011

86

11

Hare, John

A shareholder in the Wakatipu Steam Navigation Company 1878. Lake Shipping & Daniel McBride.

2001

67

11

Harper, John Chitty

A Wet Bishop: Bishop John Harper,nearly lost his life fording the Mataura River in September 1857.

1983

31

18

Harvey, Hugh & Elizabeth

In Gibbston Trail signage at Rum Currie's Hut paid for by Society

2011

85

4

Haworth, Frank Marsden

Speech delivered at the unveiling of the statue of William Gilbert Rees.

2001

66

25

Hay, David

Nurse Stella Poole 1911-2002

2019

101

27

Hay, Donald

Donald Hay - Unheralded Hero: detailed article by Danny Knudson

2009

82

10

Hayes, Bully

Article: Bully Hayes Remarkable Scoundrel or Much Maligned by Danny Knudson

2010

83

12

Health

Nurse Elizabeth (Stella) Poole.  Part of Miss Poole’s working life.

2002

69

15

Heckler, Denise

Article: Justine Waldman, an unusual Arrowtowner

2013

89

20

Heckler, Denise

Arrowtown Chinese settlement and stores - calendar talk - Ah Wak, Ah Lum

2014

92

27

Heckler, Denise

Ivy Ritchie, Arrowtown Town Clerk

2014

92

14

Heckler, Denise

Calendar Talk: Dr J. B. Thomson outside the Royal Oak hotel c1900

2016

95

25

Heenan, John

The Heenan Family’s Time at Mill Farm 1979-1989

2021

106

14

Heenan, John

Article: Stone Lined Water Race, 18 Hallenstein Street.

2002

68

9

Heffernan, Fergie

QHS field trip to Glenorchy: "Mr Heffernan's gave insight into the lives of past generations of settlers, including the Maori”

1973

10

9

Henderson, Jennie

History of Threepwood, Ladies Mile to 1910

2023

110

4

Heritage issues

Editorial: On Heritage and Fragility - after Chch earthquake 22.1.11 by Marion Borrell

2011

85

3

Hicks, Thomas

Cemetery Walk - A walk around some of the more notable graves in Queenstown Cemetery

2004

72

23

Hicks, Thomas

Thomas Hicks 1827-1911. By Alan De La Mare

1998

61

7

Hicks, Thomas

Thomas Hicks: from farm boy to miner, captain and businessman by Marion Borrell

2024

111

7

Hicks, Thomas

Member of J.W. Robertson & Co, a syndicate formed to establish a sawmill at the Greenstone River.

2001

67

14

Hicks, Thomas

A shareholder in the Wakatipu Steam Shipping Company 1885. Lake Shipping & Daniel McBride.

2001

67

15

Hicks, Thomas

Member of J.W. Robertson & Co, a syndicate formed to establish a sawmill at the Greenstone River.

2001

67

9

Hicks,Thomas

Hicks Cottage c1867 From derelict to reconstructed and revitalised by Marion Borrell

2024

111

4

High Country

Into the High Country. Essay by Sally MacMillan. Winner of the William Rees Memorial Prize.

1993

50

2

Historic Buildings

Frederick Daniel's Stone House - 47 Hallenstein Street: By Cicely Morrison

2002

68

13

Historic Buildings

Nil Desperandum - 2 York Street Queenstown. A brief history of the house built by Philip Waldmann, a German stonemason, in 1877.

2002

68

11

Historic Buildings

Kaiweka: 66 Hallenstein Street.  By Ray Clarkson

2002

68

14

Historic Buildings

One Rock Built Queenstown's Post Office: from an article in Otago Daily Times April 2002

2002

69

28

Historic Buildings

Queenstown Post Office redevelopment. An explanation of the Historical Society's position in regards the proposed redevelopment.

2002

68

23

Historic Buildings

A History of Hulbert House (Tutuila). By Ted Sturt

2002

68

16

Historic Buildings

St. Joseph's Church and nearby convent. By Michael Lynch

2002

68

8

Historic Buildings

Tutuila: A History of Hulbert House. By Ted Sturt

2002

68

16

Historic Sites

Transit of Venus - 1874 Observatory & site, Melbourne Street Queenstown. By Rupert Iles

2002

68

4

History

Queenstown: Macdonald family history & early years in Queenstown. Contributed by Betty Macdonald.

1986

36

12

History

Queenstown and Districy Historical Society History. 1965 - 2005 By Irene Adamson

2005

74

8

Holiday cribs

Exhibition at Museum - Cribbies  'Our Piece of Paradise' 1940s-1980s

2008

80

20

Holidaymakers

Exhibition at Museum - Cribbies  'Our Piece of Paradise' 1940s-1980s

2008

80

20

Holidays

Childhood holidays at our crib in Queenstown Camping Ground in the 1940s and 1950s by Sue Simms nee Geddes

2020

103

25

Holidays

Good-bye to the  last cribs at Queenstown Camping Ground: Photos by Evan Jenkins, text by Marion Borrell

2020

103

21

Homer, William Henry

Cemetery Walk - A walk around some of the more notable graves in Queenstown Cemetery

2004

72

11

Homeward Bound Battery

A history of the homeward bound battery, early mining equipment & gold recovery techniques.

1984

33

4

Honorary Life Membership

Awarded to Neil Clayton in 2015

2016

95

37

Horn, Ruth

Granddaughter of John Aspinall, born at Skippers and present when the Shotover Bridge at Skippers was opened.

1982

33

11

Hornsby, J. T. M.

Election of in 1884.  J.T.M. Hornsby stood unsuccessfully against Mr. T. Fergus

1984

32

2

Hospital

Frankton: Fire at Queenstown Hospital, December 1894

1991

46

18

Hospital

Frankton & Arrowtown Hospitals. A historical background  By Mr G.T. Piercy, Deputy Chief Executive of the Southland Hospital Board.

1988

40

2

Hospital

Frankton & Arrowtown Hospitals. A historical background  By Mr G.T. Piercy, Deputy Chief Executive of the Southland Hospital Board.

1988

40

2

Hospital

Fire at Queenstown Hospital, December 1894

1991

46

18

Hospitals

Lakes District Hospitals, Frankton. Calendar talk by Ralph Hanan

2015

93

6

Hotel Mount Earnslaw,

Pat Paulin calendar talk. Owners include Birley, Knowles

2015

94

13

Hotel, Prince of Wales Atn

Article: Bully Hayes Remarkable Scoundrel or Much Maligned by Danny Knudson

2010

83

12

Hotels

Mountaineer. Owned by Michael John Malaghan. Contributed by A.J. De La Mare

1986

36

2

Hotels

Welcome Home Hotel, Skippers Rd, Long Gully Hotel by Danny Knudson

2014

91

29

Hotels

Mountaineer Hotel  Snippet - from the Queenstown Review of July 1967

1977

19

16

Hotels

Queenstown: Licensing Records for the late 1880's

1990

44

15

Hotels

Ferry Hotel - Guesthouse(Circa 1872). New Owners refurbishment.

1997

59

24

Hotels

Brief history of Eichardts Hotel

1969

4

6

Hotels

List of hotels that operated in Queenstown during the gold rush days.

1985

34

19

Hotels

Antrim Arms Hotel: Description & history.

1967

2

3

Hotels

Eichardt's: Guests & Travel at Eichardts. By Raymond R. Timmins

1999

63

18

Hotels

Rebecca Bond. Early Queenstown. Licensee of The Mountaineer Hotel.. By Michelle Ruddenklau (researched by Julia Bradshaw)

1999

62

12

Hotels

Alpine Club & Glenorchy Hotels 1886. F.H. Daniel & T.Wilson. Liquor licenses refused, prosecution for sly-grogging.

1985

35

16

Hotels

Victoria Bridge Hotel. By Alan De La Mare

2000

65

5

Hotels

Eichardt's Hotel. Brief history of the building which includes electric lighting installed throughout the hotel in 1886

1985

35

13

Hotels

Cardrona Hotel: Historical perspective in application for Resource Consent  for additions & alterations in October 1999

2000

65

8

Hotels

Talk: New Orleans Hotel, Arrowtown 1901 by Marion Borrell at 2012 calendar launch

2012

87

10

Hotels

Ferry Hotel, Lower Shotover, from calendar talk by Kevin and Glenys Reynolds

2015

93

5

Hotels: Royal Oak, Atn

Calendar talk: Dr J.B. Thomson outside the Royal Oak hotel c1900 by Denise Heckler

2016

95

25

Hotop's Rise

Hotop's Rise. Photographs with captions

2006

75

20

Hotop, Lewis

Queenstown Apothecary 1870. Mayor of Queenstown for 7 years.

1993

51

7

Houses

A History of Hulbert House (Tutuila). By Ted Sturt

2002

68

16

Houses

Hulbert House. Tutuila. Detailed history. Supplement

1983

29

Suppl

Houses

Kawarau Station

1994

53

15

Houses

Grace's Folly: Originally called 'Hawk's Head',  built in the 1880's for local solicitor Mr W Turton

1972

8

13

Houses

Nil Desperandum - 2 York Street Queenstown. A brief history of the house built by Philip Waldmann, a German stonemason, in 1877.

2002

68

11

Houses

Tutuila: A History of Hulbert House. By Ted Sturt

2002

68

16

Houses

Kaiweka: 66 Hallenstein Street.  By Ray Clarkson

2002

68

14

Houses

The 'Colonel's House' Walter Peak. By Miss Jessie MacKenzie, daughter of Col. Peter MacKenzie.

1977

19

12

Houses

Six cottages - infromation from current owners prepared for Society excursion

2008

79

4

Houses

12 Anglesea St, Arrowtown

2008

79

6

Houses

Old Convent, 21 Anglesea St, Arrowtown

2008

79

14

Houses

Demolition of an old house, built by Edward T. Wing,  that stood on the corner of Shotover & Beach Streets.

1967

2

11

Houses

Hamilton House 1904 -1971: A Family Venture.

1971

7

17

Houses

Polson's Hut – Morven Hills Station. By Max Snow

2000

65

25

Houses

10 Anglesea St, Arrowtown

2008

79

10

Housing

Article DIY Real Estate: the first housing shortage in the Wakatipu by Marion Borrell

2016

96

11

Hulbert House

A History of Hulbert House. By Ted Sturt

2002

68

16

Hulbert House

Tutuila. A detailed history.

1983

29

Supp

Hulbert House

Article: The Firths of 'Hullert': mixed fortunes in Marlborough and Queenstown by Marion Borrell

2016

96

18

Hunt, Hilary

Lindsay Kennett: Paradise and Glenorchy sent forth a milliner

2017

97

13

Hyland, Margaret

Article: Saint Mary (MacKillop) of the Cross - on her canonisation.  By Margaret Hyland

2010

84

32

Iles, Edward James

Edward James Iles. By Raymond R Timmins

1999

63

14

Iles, Rupert

St Paul's Anglican Church Arrowtown & Arthur Drysdale Fail

2001

66

5

Iles, Rupert

Article: Transit of Venus - 1874 Observatory & site, Melbourne Street Queenstown.

2002

68

4

Iles, Rupert

Annual Report for Quenstown & Districts Historical Society November 2000

2000

65

1

Iles, Rupert

The Edith Cavell Bridge. From a talk to Historical Society Members.

1996

56

11

Iles, Rupert

President's Report 2001

2001

67

3

Iles, Rupert

History of Arrowtown RSA

2009

81

8

Iles, Rupert

Article: The Brunswick Flour Mill.

2006

76

6

Iles, Rupert

Historical Society Annual Report 1999

1999

63

1

Iles, Rupert

Cemetery Walk 2004

2004

72

6

Iles, Rupert & Teele, Rita

Article: Memorial stained glass windows of St Paul's Anglican Church, Arrowtown

2010

83

24

Immigration fr Europe

Theme of Courier 107 - several articles

2022

107

16

Ings, Edward

First schools in the Wakatipu established in a rush. Appointed teacher of the first school in Arrowtown 1864.

2006

77

14

Innes, Alexander

Mayor of Arrowtown and donor of trees for the avenue, by Tony Hanning

2023

110

28

Invincible Mine

Rees Valley

1985

34

21

Jack, Gavin

Robert Pritchard's Store, Buckingham St, Arrowtown. Calendar talk

2015

93

10

Jack, Gavin

Annual Financial Report 2011 by Gavin Jack

2011

86

38

Jack, Gavin

Annual Financial Report 2015 of QDHS

2015

94

33

Jack, Gavin

QHS Annual Financial Report 2014

2014

92

33

Jack, Gavin

Calendar talk - Procession in Queenstown 1897 for Queen Victoria's Jubilee

2015

94

25

Jack, Gavin

QDHS 2016 Financial Annual report

2016

96

33

Jack, Gavin

Lake Hayes Cheese Factory - calendar talk

2014

91

28

Jack, Gavin

Talk: The Kawarau Bridge or 'bungy bridge' - at launch of 2013 calendar

2012

88

31

James, Philip Maurice

Speech: Opening of Cairn Commemorating the Life of Thomas Tobin 1831-1882.

1998

61

19

Jardine, Cap &Jessie

In article: 1870 Manse has Witnessed Transformation of Frankton by Marion Borrell

2011

86

22

Jardine, DG Cap

Article Kea in the High Country- from pest to threatened species by Marion Borrell

2016

96

4

Jardine, Jessie

The Brunswick Flour Mill - Addendum as related by Mrs Jessie Jardine

2006

76

7

Jean Malapas

Obituary

2003

71

9

Jenkins, Alan & Kath

Old Convent, 21 Anglesea St, Arrowtown

2008

79

14

Jenkins, William

A shareholder in the Wakatipu Steam Navigation Company 1878. (from the article Lake Shipping & Daniel McBride)

2001

67

11

Johnston, Helen Harriet

An enquiry from Mr. P. F North of Exeter, England.

1997

58

20

Johnstone, Nellie

Macetown: Mrs Nellie Johnstone describes life as a widow in Arrowtown in the early 1900's

1981

27

7

Johnstone, Nellie

Reminiscences of her Macetown childhood & teenage years.

1980

25

21

Jopp family

Calendar talk: Dr J.B. Thomson outside the Royal Oak hotel c1900 by Denise Heckler

2016

95

25

Jopp, Catherine

A Living History of Arrowtown Pioneering Personalities. Played by Ray & Mary Lines.

2000

64

12

Jopp, John

A shareholder in the Wakatipu Steam Navigation Company 1878. (from the article Lake Shipping & Daniel McBride)

2001

67

12

Jopp, John Lumsden

A Living History of Arrowtown Pioneering Personalities. Played by Ray & Mary Lines.

2000

64

11

Journalism

Review of Irene Adamson's  'The Heart of the Queenstown Lakes District'

2008

80

21

Justice

Restoration of Arrowtown Gaol by Wakatipu Heritage Trust and associated ‘People From Our Past’ monologues

2017

98

4

Kaiweka

Historic House: 66 Hallenstein Street.  By Ray Clarkson

2002

68

14

Kawarau Falls

Boyes: Kawarau Falls - An extension of the  Boyes history at Kawarau Falls. Courier Issue 12, pge 8.

1975

15

10

Kawarau Falls

The Kawarau Falls Bridge by Ray Clarkson

1996

56

2

Kawarau Falls

The Kawarau Falls Bridge. By Raymond R Timmins

1998

61

17

Kawarau Falls

Damming of the Kawarau: …the only time it was done successfully it was by accident.

1991

46

9

Kawarau Falls

Kawarau Falls Homestead: Owned by the Boyes Bros. History of the family by Peter Chandler

1974

12

8

Kawarau Falls Dam & Bridge

Article by Ray Clarkson, reprinted from Issue 56, 1996

2017

97

23

Kawarau Falls Station

By George Singleton, calendar talk

2014

92

22

Kawarau Falls Station

The Brunswick Flour Mill - Addendum as related by Mrs Jessie Jardine

2006

76

7

Kawarau Gorge

Roaring Meg and Gentle Annie: research into the naming of the Roaring Meg and Gentle Annie streams :

1972

9

15

Kawarau River

Shooting the rapids: Article from the Southland Times, February 1922, tells of experiences at Kawarau Falls.

1975

15

8

Kawarau River

The Kawarau Falls Bridge by Ray Timmins

1996

56

7

Kawarau Station

Homestead – Visited by Society in April 1993

1994

53

15

Kawarau Suspension Bridge

Historical panel made by QDHS  for Queenstown Trails Trust 2020

2020

104

32

Kea

Article Kea in the High Country- from pest to threatened species by Marion Borrell

2016

96

4

Kennett, Lindsay

Paradise and Glenorchy sent forth a milliner, by Hilary Hunt

2017

97

13

Kerr, Barbara

Helen Ewing-Mackie-Thomas, pioneer on the Crown Terrace

2014

91

19

Key, Ray

Closeburn Station. By Mrs Margaret Buckham (née McGrath)

2001

67

29

Kincaid and McQueen

Ship Builders: A shareholder in the Wakatipu Steam Navigation Company 1878. (from the article Lake Shipping & Daniel McBride)

2001

67

12

King, Andrea

The Great Depression in the Wakatipu 1929-1938, selections

2021

105

11

Kingston

Cemetery: Copy of Register of Burials, Kingston Cemetery

1975

15

13

Kingston

Account of the Excursion to Kingston & Beyond. To celebrate 90th Anniversary of T.S.S Earnslaw - 18 October 2002. By John Heenan

2002

69

13

Kingston

Article: Memories of the Kingston Road construction by Joan Cooke

2011

85

21

Kingston

Article: Kingston Memories from 1930s and roadbuilding, by Joan Cooke

2010

83

8

Kingston name

The Queen and the Pioneer Woman’ re naming ot Queenstown, Frankton and Kingston by Marion Borrell

2019

102

17

Kingston Road

Incident: Negotiating the Kingston Road 1950s, by Brian Bayley

2010

84

25

Kingston Road

Article: Bluff, Sweat and Tears: the Story of the Kingston Road, by Danny Knudson

2010

84

18

Kingston Road

In The Great Depression in the Wakatipu 1929-1938 by Andrea King - selections

2021

105

11

Kinloch

Bush Fire January 1887

1987

38

7

Kinloch accommodation & wharf 1880

Neville Bryant - family history, lake shipping, tourism - calendar talk

2013

90

29

Kinross Family

Bessie Kinross of Gibbston from her memoir

2019

101

23

Kinross Family

In 1918 Spanish Influenza Epidemic in the Wakatipu by Marion Borrell

2019

101

21

Kirke, John Ambrose

Marriage to Isabella Pringle White of Oban

1984

32

6

Kirkpatrick, Barbara

Lake Kirkpatrick: History of the Kirkpatrick Family contributed by Peter Chandler

1989

42

2

Kirkpatrick, James

Lake Kirkpatrick: History of the Kirkpatrick Family contributed by Peter Chandler

1989

42

2

Kirkpatrick, James

Closeburn Station. By Mrs Margaret Buckham (née McGrath)

2001

67

29

Kirkpatrick, Thomas

Lake Kirkpatrick: History of the Kirkpatrick Family contributed by Peter Chandler

1989

42

2

Kirkpatrick, Thomas

Closeburn Station. By Mrs Margaret Buckham (née McGrath)

2001

67

29

Knowles, D

Article: Climbing: Exploration & Climbing. A Brief History.

1973

10

8

Knowles, Elizabeth

Frankton Cemetery Outing: Elizabeth Knowles by Barbara Hamilton

2006

76

12

Knudson, Danny

First schools in the Wakatipu established in a rush. History of the first schools in Arrowtown & Queenstown

2006

77

14

Knudson, Danny

Article: Call the Doctor: early medical practice in the Wakatipu

2013

89

13

Knudson, Danny

Danny Knudson awarded honorary membership by Brian Bayley

2019

101

34

Knudson, Danny

The beginnings of Catholic education in the Wakatipu

2006

77

19

Knudson, Danny

Tourism to Skippers - calendar talk

2014

92

20

Knudson, Danny

Article: Lake Hayes or Hay's Lake

2010

83

20

Knudson, Danny

About 'Skippers - tragedy and triumph'

2016

95

38

Knudson, Danny

Pioneer teachers of the Wakatipu: Sangster family, Macetown, Skippers, Bullendale

2013

90

3

Knudson, Danny

Article: Bluff, Sweat and Tears: the Story of the Kingston Road

2010

84

18

Knudson, Danny

Article: Bully Hayes Remarkable Scoundrel or Much Maligned by Danny Knudson

2010

83

12

Knudson, Danny

Welcome Home Hotel, Skippers Rd, Long Gully Hotel - calendar talk

2014

91

29

Knudson, Danny

Donald Hay - Unheralded Hero: article includes Hay's account of his 1859 journey

2009

82

10

Lafranchi family

Gioachimo and Anna Maria Lafranchi - from Switzerland to Cardrona by Graeme Clarke

2022

107

12

Lafranchi, Alfred

Alfred Lafranchi’s Gold Nugget Watch Fob

2022

108

35

Lake County Council

Article Kea in the High Country- from pest to threatened species by Marion Borrell

2016

96

4

Lake Hayes

Donald Hay - Unheralded Hero: detailed article by Danny Knudson

2009

82

10

Lake Hayes

The Loose Box' - Peacock residence, Lake Hayes. By Mr Keith Grant to support it being registered as historic building.

1981

27

3

Lake Hayes

Article: Lake Hayes or Hay's Lake by Danny Knudson

2010

83

20

Lake Hayes

As It Was: One-time Lake Hayes resident reminisces on earlier days of the sub-division, half a century ago. By Jim Childerstone.

2000

65

22

Lake Hayes Cheese Factory

Calendar talk by Gavin Jack

2014

91

28

Lake Hayes Harvesting

1905 and 2014, by Marion Borrell - calendar talk, grain, Threepwood farm

2014

92

19

Lake Hayes names

Historical panel donated to QLDC 2020 with painting of pre-colonial vegetation by Marion Marquand

2020

104

33

Lake Hayes/Wai-Whaka-Ata

Case study of changing vegetation - paintings by Marion Marquand and Christopher Aubrey and photos

2020

103

6

Lake Kirkpatrick

Lake Kirkpatrick: History of the Kirkpatrick Family contributed by Peter Chandler

1989

42

2

Lake Lodge of Ophir

By Alan De La Mare. History of the building.

1999

62

9

Lake Lodge of Ophir, Qtn

A Guiding Light: the story of the Lake Lodge of Ophir building’ by Russell McGrouther

2017

98

15

Lake Wakatip Mail

Compilation: 100 Years Ago in the Wakatip Mail, 1910, by Danny Knudson

2010

84

26

Lake Wakatip Mail

William Warren, Journalist 1833 - 1900. By Alan De La Mare.

1996

57

19

Lakes District

District Scheme: List of important items registered as being historical, scientific or special interest in the District Scheme

1981

27

13

Lakes District

To what extent did the depression affect life in the Lakes District. By Andrea King. Continued from Issue 42,page 9

1989

43

5

Lakes District

The 1930's Depression in the Lakes District; To what extent did the depression affect life in the Lakes District. By Andrea King

1989

42

9

Lakes District Museum

Restoration and seismic strengthening of the Bank of NZ building - photos by Jo Boyd

2022

107

30

Lakes District Museum

Lakes District Museum Education Programme

1997

59

31

Lakes District Museum

Photograph of staff & committee members during Arrowtown Autumn Festival.

2002

68

37

Land Sales

The Sale of Queenstown. By Alan De La Mare

2002

68

32

Laurel Bank

The Changing Face of a Town: Laurel Bank Tree-felling.

2005

74

14

Laurel Bank guest house

Marion Borrell - calendar talk, tourism

2013

90

33

Law and order

Patrick Gantley, Soldier, Gaoler, Publican by Marion Borrell

2021

106

8

Lawrence

Society expedition to Lawrence 2009, reported by Cicely Morrison

2009

81

6

Lawrence, Pauline

Maori placenames in the Wakatipu

2020

104

18

Lawrence, Pauline

John and Peter Butel - Ingenuity, Industry and Quiet Enterprise

2022

107

4

Lawrence, Pauline

Whitechapel  Flat Gold Mining Community, historical panel

2021

106

29

Lawrence, Pauline

The Morven Ferry Punt 1867-1880, historical panel

2021

106

28

Lee, Robert

Robert Lee, Threepwood, mining entrepreneur and irrigation innovator,monologue by Rob Lee

2023

110

11

Lee, Robert

Robert Lee, 1849 -1911. Farmer, Businessman

1996

56

18

Legal

Appeal to the Environment Court: Letter concerning the Ngai Tahu Appeal by Malcolm Boote.

2003

70

3

Lewis Frances

Letitia Tobin: 55 Years in the Arrow District

2014

91

16

Libraries

The Old Stone Library: Material collected about the library

1971

6

11

Libraries

Librarians Report 1959

1971

6

17

Libraries

History of Queenstown Library

1970

5

9

Libraries

Gladys Carter - Grandfather (George Richard Bishop)helped build the old library

1971

6

14

Libraries

Barbara Lewis, Librarian at Queenstown 1926 - 31.

1971

6

16

Libraries

Malaghan Library: Inaugural address by Mr. F.W.G. Miller, Journalist & Lakes District Historian. May 1, 1971

1971

7

5

Libraries

Finance: Wakatip Mail Sept 22, 1876. A report of a deputation from the library Committee to the Borough Council.

1971

6

13

Libraries

President's Message

1971

6

2

Libraries

Queenstown History - Letters from Gladys Carter

1971

6

14

Libraries

Mayor's Message

1971

6

2

Libraries

Comment from the present librarian, Grace Ratcliff: 1869 - 1971

1971

6

3

Libraries

Trees of Justice: Giant Sequoia trees at the Library corner.

1971

6

18

Libraries

Queenstown Library 1965 - 1971: A resume of the drama of saving the Old Stone Library from demolition by Mrs A.M. Miller

1971

6

4

Libraries

Fighting Fund: Statement of receipts & Expenditure during the campaign to save the Old Stone Library.

1967

2

2

Limestone

Bob's Cove Limestone Quarry

1970

5

14

Lion

"Lion" by Ray Clarkson. A record of the boat 'Lion', commissioned by Mackenzie Family of Walter Peak Station.

2000

64

27

Long Gully

Sports Day 1911. From the Wakatip Mail 17 March.

1996

56

28

Low, Thomas Champion

Low & McGregor: Owners of Burwood & Mararoa stations. Family tree & history.

1973

10

17

Low, Thomas Constable

Low & McGregor: Owners of Burwood & Mararoa stations. Family tree & history.

1973

10

17

Lower Shotover

Historical panel donated by QDHS in 2019, Lower Shotover - Crossing Place and Community

2019

102

30

Lower Shotover

The Lower Shotover Bridge by Marjorie Swan

1996

56

5

Lower Shotover

Hicks Cottage c1867 From derelict to reconstructed and revitalised by Marion Borrell

22024

111

4

Luckie, Lel

A Seffer Recollection'. Reminiscences of the Seffer family by Pat Bleakley & Lel Luckie

1993

51

8

Luckie, Thomas

Builder of P.S. Antrim -  interview in LWM re launch

2024

111

12

Lusk, Alan and Sally

In article: Memorial stained glass windows in St Paul's Anglican Church, Arrowtown, by Rita Teele & Rupert Iles

2010

83

24

Lynch, Lawrence Gerald

Obituary

1997

59

21

Lynch, Michael

St. Joseph's Church and nearby convent. By Michael Lynch

2002

68

8

Lynch, Michael

Article: Lawrence Gerard Lynch.

1997

59

21

Lynch, Mike

Article: Queenstown Post Office.

2002

68

25

Lynch, Mike

Brunswick Flourmill: Last remnants at risk. (Since disproved)

2006

75

21

Macdonald Angus

First engineer on the Earnslaw at the time of its launching..  

1986

36

12

Macetown

Homeward Bound Battery

1984

33

4

Macetown

Gold returns 1883

1985

34

6

Macetown

Premier Mine: Quartz mining in the Wakatipu area 1886

1985

35

14

Macetown

A condensed history of the proposed park

1988

41

13

Macetown

1874 Directory

1990

44

17

Macetown

Photograph - A farewell party at Macetown c1910

1998

61

26

Macetown

A description of mining activity & mines in the area. Contributed by A.J.De La Mare

1983

29

28

Macetown

Calendar talk: Construction of the Macetown Road by Fran O'Connor

2016

95

30

Macetown

Johnstone, Nellie: Reminiscences of her Macetown childhood & teenage years.

1980

25

21

Macetown

Johnstone, Nellie: Describes life as a widow in Arrowtown in the early 1900's

1981

27

7

Macetown

Gold Mining At Macetown. Contributed by Alan De La Mare.

1982

28

15

Macetown

The Twelve Mile Apostles: Edward Callaghan was the king of the Twelve Mile Apostles.

1983

31

20

Macetown

1884 saw a falling off of mining activity.

1984

32

3

Macetown in 1897

Danny Knudson, calendar talk - painting by Graham Brinsley

2013

90

32

Macetown Mines

Macetown. A description of mining activity & mines in the area.1882

1983

29

28

Macetown Road

Talk: Macetown Road by Ben Saunders at launch of 2012 calendar

2012

87

7

Macetown Road

Historical panel donated by QDHS in 2019, A Road to Macetown’s Gold

2019

102

29

MacKenzie, Colonel P

Mt Creighton Station: History by Peter McKenzie of Walter Peak Station, about 1935, supplied by his daughter Jessie MacKenzie

1980

25

8

Mackenzie, Florence

The Sparkling Waters of Whakatipua’ 1947 main source for article on rabbits

2023

110

16

MacKenzie, Hugh

Diary 1928: The McKenzie family played a significant role in the Martins Bay settlement.

1974

14

9

MacKenzie, Hugh

Diary: Continuation of the diary of one of the pioneers of Martins Bay - Hugh McKenzie

1975

15

6

MacKenzie, Hugh

Martin's Bay: What has happened to Hughie & Malcolm? An excerpt from Lower Hollyford Museum records.

1979

23

9

Mackenzie, Hugh

Cemetery Walk - A walk around some of the more notable graves in Queenstown Cemetery

2004

72

24

MacKenzie, Jessie

The McKenzies' owned & operated Walter Peak Station.

1983

29

20

MacKenzie, Jessie

Daughter of Col. Peter MacKenzie, Walter Peak.

1977

19

12

MacKenzie, Jessie

Mt Nicholas Station: Part 2 of Jesse Mackenzie's history of Walter Peak Station

1983

31

3

MacKenzie, Jessie

Corrections to her previous article, Issue 31, pge 7& notes that she recently passed away.

1984

32

5

MacKenzie, Malcolm

Martin's Bay: What has happened to Hughie & Malcolm? An excerpt from Lower Hollyford Museum records.

1979

23

9

MacKenzie, P

Obituary: 1888 -1969

1969

4

3

Mackie, Thomas, Helen

Helen Ewing-Mackie-Thomas, pioneer on the Crown Terrace by Barbara Kerr

2014

91

19

MacKillop, Mary

Article: Saint Mary (MacKillop) of the Cross - on her canonisation.  By Margaret Hyland

2010

84

32

Malaghan Family

Cemetery Walk - A walk around some of the more notable graves in Queenstown Cemetery

2004

72

19

Malaghan Family

Malaghan's Milk Bars

2009

81

15

Malaghan Library

Opening Address by Mr. F.W.G. Miller, Journalist & Lakes District Historian. May 1,1971

1971

7

5

Malaghan Library

Inaugural address by Mr. F.W.G. Miller, Journalist & Lakes District Historian. May 1,1971

1971

7

5

Malaghan, Michael J.

A shareholder in the Wakatipu Steam Navigation Company 1878. (from the article Lake Shipping & Daniel McBride)

2001

67

11

Malaghan, Michael John

Death of Michael John Malaghan - 18 April 1884. Brief history.

1984

32

4

Malaghan, Michael John

A Virtual History: Michael John Malaghan. 1882. By Wallace Chilton

1999

62

19

Malaghans

The Malaghans of Queenstown. Detailed history.

1986

37

11

Malcolm Boote

Presidents Report

2005

73

4

Malcolm Boote

Talk: Buckingham St in 1905 at launch of 2012 calendar

2012

87

8

Malcolm Boote

Annual Report for Quenstown & Districts Historical Society 2005

2006

75

3

Malpas, Jean

Article: The Southern Fiords. An account of a journey by Historical Society Members in September 1998

1999

63

4

Malthouse

Copy of the Ombudsman's report on the demolition of the Malthouse, Queenstown.

1979

22

2

Malthouse

Neil Clayton: Notes fropen letter to the Minister in Charge of the Tourist Hotel Corporation re demolition of  Queenstown Malthouse

1978

21

3

Manders, Henry

Cemetery Walk - A walk around some of the more notable graves in Queenstown Cemetery

2004

72

28

Manders, Henry

Town Clerk Queenstown 1866

1994

52

15

Maori

Conversion to Christianity 1830-40. Essay by Rebecca Reid. Winner of the Rees Memorial Essay Prize 1984.

1985

34

2

Maori

Maori River & Ocean Going Craft in Southern NZ. From the Journal of the Polynesian Society, Sept 1969. Details 7 different craft.

1976

17

2

Maori

Fragments of Pre-European History at the Head of Lake Wakatipu by A.M. Miller

1972

8

6

Maori

Place Names: Letter from Mamaru, an 83yr old Maori, correcting mis-spelt place names and giving original meanings.

1971

7

13

Maori

Paradise and the Maori - a romance by Alfred Duncan

2023

109

19

Maori

Archaeology & Prehistory of the Upper Wakatipu region by Neville Ritchie

1980

25

13

Maori

QLDC - approved Ngai Tahu development plan.

2004

72

5

Maori

A Virtual History: Reko - Maori Chieftan by Rex Austin

1999

62

3

Maori

Appeal to the Environment Court: Letter concerning the Ngai Tahu Appeal by Malcolm Boote.

2003

70

3

Maori

Taranaki Wars. Essay by Simon Graham Wakatipu High School

1984

32

11

Maori - Hakitekura

Three Memorials in the Queenstown Gardens - by Marion Borrell

2014

91

33

Maori Jack

Heroism of, and What do we know about him?

2021

105

4

Maori place names

Letter correcting misspelt names and giving original meanings. – Manapouri  and Wakatipu

1971

7

17

Maori Placenames

In the Wakatipu by Pauline Lawrence

2020

104

18

Maori Point

Maori Point at the time of the Goodwins by Marion Borrell

2022

108

22

Maori Point

Maori Point at the time of the Goodwins by Marion Borrell

2022

108

22

Maori Point

Photograph of the Bank of New Zealand at Maori Point,1863. Is that John Edwin Goodwin?

1998

60

22

Mararoa Station

Low & McGregor: Owners of Burwood & Mararoa stations. Family tree & history.

1973

10

17

Marquand, Marion

Painting of Wai-whaka-ata/Lake Hayes with pre-colonial vegetation for historical panel

2020

104

33

Marriage

Auburn, Stephen S. to Eliza Davies. Copy of Register of Marriage 1934

1974

14

8

Marriage

Davies, Eliza to Auburn, Stephen. Copy of Register of Marriage 1934

1974

14

8

Marriages

Kirke, John Ambrose of Mararoa to Isabella Pringle White of Oban

1984

32

6

Marryatt, Rosemary

Great Grand-daughter of William Gilbert Rees

2005

73

11

Marryatt, Rosemary

Frances Rees - monologue and letter

2021

106

4

Marshall, Owen

Marshall Park - history, by Taylor Reed and Rita Teele in Arrowtown’s Parks and Reserves Part 1

2017

98

26

Marshall, William and Mary

History of Threepwood to 1910 by Jennie Henderson

2023

110

6

Martin's Bay

MacKenzie, Hugh: Continuation of the diary of one of the pioneers of Martins Bay.

1975

15

6

Martin's Bay

MacKenzie, Hugh: Diary 1928: The McKenzie family played a significant role in the Martins Bay settlement.

1974

14

9

Martin's Bay

MacKenzie, Malcom: What has happened to Hughie & Malcolm? An excerpt from Lower Hollyford Museum records.

1979

23

9

Martin's Bay

Diary of William R. Speid of Martins Bay 1870/71

1990

45

13

Martin's Bay

Diary of William R. Speid of Martins Bay 1870/71. Continued from Issue 45, page 13

1991

46

19

Martin's Bay

MacKenzie, Hugh: What has happened to Hughie & Malcolm? An excerpt from Lower Hollyford Museum records.

1979

23

9

Mary Hill

Glenpanel: 'Burning of Flint's Straw Sacks'

1973

10

14

Mary Hill

Glenpanel: Short extract from an interview with Mrs. Flint

1973

11

4

Mason, Kate

A shareholder in the Wakatipu Steam Shipping Co 1885. Lake Shipping & Daniel McBride.

2001

67

15

Masonic Lodges

Arrowtown's Masonic Lodge Restored

2009

81

18

Masons

Lake Lodge of Ophir

1999

62

9

Matakanui

Matakanui Outing. Notes from Graeme Anderson.

1997

58

22

Maternity services

Childbirth in Earlier Times by Marion Borrell

2019

101

13

Mayor, Arrowtown

Arrowtown Remembered. Notes for a talk to QHS by Jack Reid, former Arrowtown Mayor and descendant of pioneer local family

2006

77

6

McAndrew, Roma

Obituary

1997

59

25

McAndrew, Roma

President's Report - Year Ended 30 sept 1984

1984

33

2

McBride

McBride Family Tree

1998

60

16

McBride family

Thomas Hicks: from farm boy to miner, captain and businessman by Marion Borrell

2024

111

7

McBride Farm

Last remnants of the Wakatipu Basin as the Granary of Otago are in the balance. Contributed by Mike Lynch

2006

75

21

McBride, Daniel

Lake Shipping & Daniel McBride. By Alan De La Mare.

2001

67

9

McBride, Daniel

A shareholder in the Wakatipu Steam Shipping Co 1885. Lake Shipping & Daniel McBride.

2001

67

15

McBride, Daniel

Lake Shipping & Daniel McBride by Alan De La Mare.

2001

67

19

McBride, Frank

Frankton Cemetery Outing: Frank McBride by Danny Knudson

2006

76

14

McBride, Frank

Brother of Daniel McBride. Lake Shipping & Daniel McBride by Alan De La Mare.

2001

67

9

McBride, Frank

Article: Farming at Frankton over 140 Years: Arranmore by Marion Borrell

2011

86

7

McBride, John

Cousin of Daniel & Frank McBride. Lake Shipping & Daniel McBride by Alan De La Mare.

2001

67

9

McBride, John P.

Son of Daniel McBride. Lake Shipping & Daniel McBride by Alan De La Mare.

2001

67

19

McCaffrey, E. M.

Stonemason, A sequel (Issue 28 page 10)

1982

30

2

McCaffrey, E. M.

Stonemason

1982

28

10

McChesney, J. W.

Obituary: 1891 - 1969

1969

4

3

McConachy, Clark

Clark Mcconarchy 1895–1980. By Alan De La Mare. Billiard/Snooker champion.

1999

63

29

McCormick, Archibald

Closeburn Station. By Mrs Margaret Buckham (née McGrath)

2001

67

29

McCormick, Catherine

Closeburn Station. By Mrs Margaret Buckham (née McGrath)

2001

67

29

McCormick, Peter

Closeburn Station. By Mrs Margaret Buckham (née McGrath)

2001

67

29

McCurdy, Lindsay

Obituary

1973

10

18

McCurdy, Mary

Article: Arrow Adventure. A glimpse into the life of the late Jim Thompson, of Billy Creek & Arrowtown

1982

28

11

McDonald, Bill

Calendar Talk: reminiscences of mustering on Ben Lomond Station as a lad during WWII

2015

94

18

McDonald, Bill

Review of Bill McDonald's book: Queenstown's Farms and Sheep Stations: Families that farmed the land

2011

85

34

McDonald, Margaret Hazeel

Obituary

1996

57

17

McDonald, W. P.

Reminiscence: I Knew Hugh & Jane Ross. Proprietors of the Arthurs Point Hotel - 1930's

1972

8

12

McDowell, Robert and Sarah

History of Threepwood to 1910 by Jennie Henderson

2023

110

8

McGregor, Darrell

Article: Scheelite -The Rock that Shines.

2003

70

16

McGregor, Darrell

Article: Cutting Totara Posts was no Picnic.

2001

66

19

McGregor, Darryl

Article: The Road to Glenorchy.

1997

58

11

McGregor, John

Low & McGregor: Owners of Burwood & Mararoa stations. Family tree & history.

1973

10

17

McGrouther, Russell

A Guiding Light: the story of the Lake Lodge of Ophir building’

2017

98

15

McInnes

Monck and McInnes: Partners in a gold venture on the Shotover River.

1988

40

17

McInnes, Neil

Cemetery Walk - A walk around some of the more notable graves in Queenstown Cemetery

2004

72

28

McKillop, Sister Mary

A Living History of Arrowtown Pioneering Personalities. Played by Margaret Hyland.

2000

64

19

McLauchlan, Isabella

Obituary

1984

32

5

McLelland, William

In 1918 Spanish Influenza Epidemic in the Wakatipu by Marion Borrell

2019

101

19

McLeod, Adam & family

Article: Memories of the Kingston Road construction by Joan Cooke

2011

85

21

McMillan, Sally

Into the High Country. Essay by Sally MacMillan. Winner of the William Rees Memorial Prize.

1993

50

2

McNeil, James

A shareholder in the Wakatipu Steam Navigation Company 1878. (from the article Lake Shipping & Daniel McBride)

2001

67

16

McNeil, James

James McNeil, by Alan De La Mare

1995

55

15

McNeil, James

Cemetery Walk - A walk around some of the more notable graves in Queenstown Cemetery

2004

72

27

McQueen, Charles

A shareholder in the Wakatipu Steam Shipping Co 1885. Lake Shipping & Daniel McBride.

2001

67

15

McQueen, Charles

Builder of the vessel 'Mountaineer' & also purchased it from Wakatipu Steam Navigation Company liquidation auction in August 1881.

2001

67

13

McShane, Owen 'Hooper'

Owen Hooper McShane, by Rex Austin

1996

57

14

Medical

Nursing: Maternity Nursing: History of local 'midwifery' & establishment of maternity hospital.

1966

2

9

Medical

Early Medical Practiotioners of Riverton. The oldest established settlement in either Otago or Southland. By Rex Austin.

1995

55

11

Medical

1918 Spanish Influenza Epidemic in the Wakatipu by Marion Borrell

2019

101

17

Medical - nursing

Nurse Stella Poole 1911-2002 by David Hay

2019

101

27

Medical Services

Article:Call the Doctor: early medical practice in the Wakatipu by Danny Knudson

2013

89

13

Medical Services

Editorial: Medical Services Always a Lively Topic by Marion Borrell

2013

89

3

Medical services

Dr John Bell Thomson and Family in Arrowtown 1894 to 1914 by Patricia Rainey

2023

109

7

Medical Services

John Bell Thomson of Arrowtown. Denise Heckler, calendar talk

2016

95

25

Medical Services

Article: Doctors of the Wakatipu 1862-1962 by Rita L.Teele and Rupert Iles

2013

89

4

Medical Services

Lakes District Hospitals, Frankton. Calendar talk by Ralph Hanan

2015

93

6

Mee, Frank

Quote from Skippers, Triumph and Tragedy’  in article ‘The Rabbit Nuisance

2023

110

19

Memorials

Thomas Tobin: Opening of Cairn Commemorating the Life of Thomas Tobin 1831-1882. Speech by Philip Maurice James

1998

61

19

Memorials

Society Activities

1995

54

2

Memorials

Turbine Memorial: Plaque at Bridge st. Frankton. Originally supplied electricity to the mill & later pumped water to the hospital.

2006

76

25

Memorials

William Gilbert Rees. Unveiling May 14 2001

2001

66

24

Memorials

Short report on progress of Plaque Proposals for Queenstown Hill / Rees Memorial / Trees of Justice.

1974

12

19

Memorials

Frankton Wharf site

1994

52

3

Memorials

Rees, William Gilbert: Memorial Already has Long History

1978

20

11

Menzies, James

A shareholder in the Wakatipu Steam Navigation Company 1878. (from the article Lake Shipping & Daniel McBride)

2001

67

12

Meyer, R. J.

Article: The Great Railway Controversy or The Battle of The Routes

1978

21

6

Militia

Alan De La Mare on Easter Parade in Qtn 1885 during Russian scare

2008

78

16

Militias

Southland Hussars visit Qtn 1885 via Devils Staircase Bluff  - from Southland Times

2015

94

2

Mill

Brunswick Flourmill: Last remnants of the mill are in the balance. By Mike Lynch  (Since disproved)

2006

75

21

Mill Farm, Arrowtown

The Heenan Family’s Time at Mill Farm 1979-1989 by John Heenan

2021

106

14

Mill Farm, Millbrook

Ingenuity, Industry and Quiet Enterprise - John and Peter Butel by Pauline Lawrence

2022

107

4

Millbrook

The Heenan Family’s Time at Mill Farm 1979-1989 by John Heenan

2021

106

14

Miller, A. Hugh

Obituary

1990

44

2

Miller, F.

Malaghan Library Inaugural Address, May 1, 1971

1971

7

5

Miller, John A.

Article: Gold Mining in New Zealand. Written by John Miller 1886. (2nd instalment)

1987

38

3

Miller, John A.

Article: Gold Mining in New Zealand. Part 3 & conclusion to article in Southland Times 1886.

1988

41

6

Miller, John A.

Article: Gold Mining in the Wakatipu

1986

37

2

Miller, John Augustus

Goldminer and journalist by Marion Borrell

2013

90

22

Miller, Marygold

Secretarys Report Sept 21, 1965 – January 21, 1966

1966

1

2

Miller, Marygold

Fragments of Pre-European History at the Head of Lake Wakatipu

1972

8

6

Miller, Marygold

Article: Snippets remembered from the day of the Nevis trip:

1971

7

12

Miller, Marygold

President's Report

1972

8

1

Miller, Marygold

Secretary's Report

1971

7

2

Miller, Marygold

Report on the Annual Conference of Federation of Historical Societies 1976 - Turangi

1976

17

8

Miller, Marygold

Tribute to Marygold Miller on her becoming an Honorary Live Member: by Malcolm Boote

2010

84

6

Miller, Marygold

President's Report

1972

9

1

Miller, Marygold

Queenstown Library 1965 - 71: A resume of the drama of saving the Old Stone Library from demolition

1971

6

4

Miller, Marygold

Article: Marygold Miller, fighter for Queenstown's heritage.  With her account fr Courier issue 6 1971 of Battle for Queenstown Library

2011

85

24

Miller, Marygold

Presidents Report November 1975

1975

16

2

Miller, Marygold

Speech at the official unveiling of Monument to William Gilbert Rees.

1978

20

8

Miller, Marygold

Message from the President

1973

10

1

Miller, Marygold

Message from the president

1975

15

16

Miller, Marygold

Article: Message to delegates, observers & interested parties attending the 3rd Annual F.H.S. Conference, 1974 in Queenstown.

1974

12

3

Miller, Marygold

With Margaret Templeton, Fighting from the start - founding of the Historical Society

2008

78

8

Milling

Cutting Totara Posts was no Picnic. By Darrell McGregor.

2001

66

19

Mills, Peter

A history of the construction of the Ballarat Street Bridge which was completed in 1882

1996

56

15

Miners in the Clouds

Book Review: One hundred years of scheelite mining at Glenorchy

1997

59

29

Mines

The Gallant Tipperary. By Alan De La Mare

2006

75

7

Mines

The Invincible Gold Mine Buddle: Rees Valley.

2000

64

31

Mines

Homeward Bound Battery

1984

33

4

Mines

Premier Mine: Quartz mining in the Wakatipu area 1886

1985

35

14

Mines

Invincible Mine, Rees Valley

1985

34

21

Mines

The Round Hill Gold Mining. A history of the mine which is situated near Colac Bay on the South Coast. By Rex Austin

1996

56

20

Mining

Macetown. A description of mining activity & mines in the area. Contributed by A.J.D.

1983

29

28

Mining

Scheelite -The Rock that Shines. By Darrell McGregor

2003

70

16

Mining

The Round Hill Gold Mining. A history of the mine which is situated near Colac Bay on the South Coast. By Rex Austin

1996

56

20

Mining

Gold Mining in New Zealand. Written by John Miller 1886. (2nd instalment)

1987

38

3

Mining

Scheelite: Glenorchy Mining - Period of the 2nd World War,1940 -1945 by Jim E. Reid.

1973

11

5

Mining

Gold Mining in New Zealand. Part 3 & conclusion to article published in Southland Times 1886. Refer Issues 38 page 3 / issue 37 page 2

1988

41

6

Mining

Scheelite: Letter written from Australia to Matt Seffer, March 1906. Regarding the value of scheelite.

1974

14

16

Mining

Sources of information on Otago Goldfields History. Contributed by Peter Chandler

1980

25

2

Mining

Old-time Echoes. From letter to  Editor of 'The Southern Cross', by Alfred Duncan, author of The 'Wakatipians'.

1997

58

26

Mining

Gold Mining in New Zealand. Part 3 & conclusion to article published in Southland Times 1886. Refer Issues 38 page 3 / issue 37 page 2

1988

41

6

Mining

Buddle: The Invincible Gold Mine Buddle: Rees Valley. By Ray Timmins

2000

64

31

Mining

The Second Gold Rush: The depression sparked off another gold rush.

1987

38

8

Mining

The Gallant Tipperary. By Alan De La Mare

2006

75

7

Mining

Chinese Goldminers in Otago: Researched & written by Dr. James Ng

1972

9

5

Mining

Bullendale part 2. By Peter Chandler

1978

21

4

Mining

Goldfield Snippets

1969

4

7

Mining

Taieri River: Highway to the Goldfields of Central Otago: Written by the late W. A. Taylor (historian) & first appeared in 1948.

1984

32

12

Mining

Scheelite: Miners in The Clouds; The History of a Book, by Julia Bradshaw

1997

59

27

Mining

Mining Returns 1886

1985

35

14

Mining

An Otago Goldfield -The Whitechapel Road at Arrow Junction

1972

8

8

Mining

Scheelite: From a Milk Run in Leith Valley to Earnslaw Station.

1995

54

4

Mining

Gold Mining At Macetown. Contributed by Alan De La Mare.

1982

28

15

Mining

Scheelite: The Head of the Lake, by TJ Thompson. Continuation of the essay in Issue 54, page 4

1995

55

5

Mining

Gold Mining in the Wakatipu. Written by John Miller 1886.

1986

37

2

Mining

Geological Report 1909

1967

2

8

Mining

Scheelite: The Glenorchy Scheelite Field. Contributed by Jim Reid

1973

10

4

Mining

To What Extent was Central Otago in the 1860's a Microcosm of Colonial New Zealand? Winner of the William Rees Memorial Essay

1993

50

12

Mining

Two Old Local Gold Mines by Dr Lindsay R Stewart. Johnny Seffer & the Moonlight Mine. The Oxenbridges. Skippers-Macetown.

1994

52

13

Mining

Leviathan Mine 1896 by Peter O'Hagen

1985

36

4

Mining

Relics of the Goldfields, by Ray Timmins

1996

57

22

Mining

Geological Report 1909

1966

1

6

Mining

Bullendale: Also known as "The Reefs" or "Skippers Reefs"  by Peter Chandler. Detailed history

1977

19

6

Mining

Bullendale showed the way. History of the Phoenix Mine, Bullendale

1976

18

6

Mining

Arrow Junction: An Otago Goldfield -The Whitechapel Road at Arrow Junction

1972

8

8

Mining

Arthur's Point Goldmining Co 1909 by Alan De La Mare

2008

80

8

Mining

Scheelite Mining Glenorchy – July 1885

1985

35

14

Mining Arrowtown

Arrow Quartz Reef and Criterion Mining Company by Marion Borrell

2023

110

21

Mining Returns

Quartz mining in the Wakatipu area 1886

1985

35

14

Mining Scheelite

Lucky Escape from Taylor's Reef by Pat Paulin - autobiography

2009

81

12

Mitchell, John

The Loose Box' - the peacock residence, Lake Hayes. (ref pages 6-7)

1981

27

3

Moke Creek

Article taken from the Free Lance of June 1949. Moke Creek & Seffertown were still occupied.

1990

44

10

Moke Creek

The Two Citizens of Moke Creek: Article taken from the Free Lance of June 1949.

1990

44

10

Moke Creek

Scheelite: Letter written from Australia to Matt Seffer, March 1906. Regarding the value of scheelite.

1974

14

16

Monck

Monck and McInnes: Partners in a gold venture on the Shotover River.

1988

40

17

Montagu, Jemma

Article: Who Discovered Gold In The Arrow? By Jemma Montagu. Prize winning  Esssay written for the W.G. Rees memorial Prize 2001

2001

67

25

Moraine Boulder

Cemetery Walk - A walk around some of the more notable graves in Queenstown Cemetery

2004

72

6

Morrison, Cicely

Report of Society expedition to Lawrence 2009

2009

81

6

Morrison, Cicely

Frederick Daniel's Stone House - 47 Hallenstein Street.

2002

68

13

Morrison, Jan

Coopers Terrace Settlement Rediscovered in Arrow Gorge

2010

83

5

Morven Ferry

Memories of Morven Ferry. By Alva Shaw

1998

60

12

Morven Ferry

The Morven Ferry Punt 1867-1880, historical panel by Pauline Lawrence

2021

106

28

Morven Hills Station

Polson's Hut – Morven Hills Station. By Max Snow

2000

65

25

Mount Nicholas

Whites House at Old Nicholas. Details taken from a letter from Miss Jessie Mackenzie, late of Walter Peak.

1981

27

10

Mount Nicholas

Mt Nicholas Station – Run 324. A detailed history

1983

29

20

Mount Pisa

Mount Pisa Station by Murray McMillan

1996

56

17

Mountaineer

Mountaineer Hotel  Snippet - from the Queenstown Review of July 1967

1977

19

16

Mountaineer

Old whistle from The Mountaineer paddle steamer sounded at pub time.

1968

3

4

Mountaineer

Mountaineer. Owned by Michael John Malaghan - brief history

1986

36

2

Mountaineer Hotel

Rebecca Bond. Early licensee of The Mountaineer Hotel. Article by Michelle Ruddenklau (researched by Julia Bradshaw)

1999

62

12

Moutere Station

Matakanui Outing. Notes from Graeme Anderson.

1997

58

22

Mt Creighton Station

History written by the late Colonel Peter MacKenzie of Walter Peak Station, about 1935.

1980

25

8

Mt. Nicholas

Part 2 of Jessie Mackenzie's history of Walter Peak Station

1983

31

3

Murray, F. G.

Obituary

1971

6

21

Museum

Museum News

1998

60

3

Museum, Lakes District

Exhibition. Women in the Wakatipu 1860 -1920

1999

63

13

Museums

Lakes District Museum Education Programme

1997

59

31

Mustering

Bill McDonald: Calendar talk - reminiscences of mustering on Ben Lomond Station as a lad during WWII

2015

94

18

Neil Clayton

History of the Queenstown Gardens celebrating 150 years - Marion Borrell complied from Neil Clayton

2017

97

3

Neilson, Anna Catherine

From Denmark to the Arrow by Marion Patton

2022

107

25

Nevis

A story of the Nevis: The New Cook by Ron Gordon

1971

7

11

Nevis Valley

Article: History of the Lower Nevis Valley using HPT materials and photos from Matt Schmidt

2011

85

8

New Zealand

New Zealand's Founding Document 1824-1840. By Rex Austin

2005

74

15

Newman, J.

Article: The Snow Storm of 1939

1995

54

20

Newman, J.

Maori Place Names in the Wakatipu: List of Maori names used by the small local Maori population

1971

7

13

Newspapers

Litigation over rivalry between Wakatipu Mail of Queenstown & County Press of Arrowtown. Contributed by A.J.D.

1983

29

28

Newspapers

William Warren Sr of the Lake Wakatip Mail monologue by Marion Borrell

2020

104

24

Ng, Dr James

Chinese Goldminers in Otago:

1972

9

5

Ngai Tahu

QLDC - approved Ngai Tahu development plan.

2004

72

5

Ngai Tahu Post Office

Correspondence by Liz Macdonald, Brian Bayley and QLDC

2007

77

4

Nil Desperandum

Nil Desperandum - 2 York Street Queenstown. A brief history of the house built by Philip Waldmann, a German stonemason, in 1877.

2002

68

11

Nokomai

Story of unnamed Scotsman in the 1920's who found work at Nokomai . Contributed by Wallace Baillie.

1991

46

16

Nokomai

Scotsman in 1920's who found work at Nokomai . Contributed by Wallace Baillie.

1991

46

16

Nokomai

Chinese: Nokomai Hydraulic Sluicing co. Ron Gordon re last survivors of Chinese: Wong Chock Wing / Mr Choie / Choie Shang

1990

44

16

Nokomai

Chinese: Newspaper report - illegal playing of FANTAN  on Chinese New Year (Feb 5 1892)Ah Youngs establishment.

1988

40

5

North Station

Run 346 - bought at auction by J.Butement in 1866. Detailed family history

1975

16

4

Nursing

Nurse Elizabeth (Stella) Poole.  Part of Miss Pooles working life.

2002

69

15

O'Connor, Fran

Calendar talk: Construction of the Macetown Road

2016

95

30

O'Donnell, Fr John Francis

Cemetery Walk - A walk around some of the more notable graves in Queenstown Cemetery

2004

72

23

Obituary

Scheib, A.

1969

4

10

Obituary

McAndrew, Roma

1997

59

25

Obituary

Anderson, William

1978

21

1

Obituary

McLauchlan, Isabella: Death at Mt Nicholas. Relates to previous artcle, Issue 31, pge 7.

1984

32

5

Obituary

Watherston, Nancy. A tribute written by Gladys Reid

1975

15

5

Obituary

Miller, Alexander Hugh

1990

44

2

Obituary

Duncan Wilson

2003

71

7

Obituary

Jean Malpas

2003

71

9

Obituary

McDonald, Margaret Hazeel

1996

57

17

Obituary

Timmins, Ray

2001

67

30

Obituary

McChesney, J. W.

1969

4

3

Obituary

Reid, Gladys

1978

20

15

Obituary

Daplyne, Rosina

1974

13

11

Obituary

McCurdy, Lindsay

1973

10

18

Obituary

Reid, J.

1975

16

10

Obituary

Peter Bristow (1960 - 2004)

2005

73

10

Obituary

Brasch, Charles

1973

10

18

Obituary

Margaret Templeton 1912 - 2005: Someone Who Cared

2005

74

5

Obituary

McKenzie, Peter

1969

4

3

Obituary

Sew Hoy, Harry

1970

5

2

Obituary

Murray, Florence  Gregory (Tosti)

1971

6

21

Obituary

Robins, R. C. Mayor of Queenstown 1956-62

1971

6

21

Obituary

Throp, Rewa

1971

6

21

Obituary

Malaghan, Michael John

1984

32

4

Obituary

Brasch, Charles

1974

13

11

Obituary

Hamilton, J.

1975

16

10

Old buildings

Queenstown: Buildings Old & New: Old buildings are being retained and renovated to take place in modern Queenstown.

1974

12

12

Old Buildings

Book Review: of Old Buildings of the Lakes District  by Marion Borrell & Audrey Bascand.

1974

12

20

Olives

The Olive, A Taste of History. By Rex Austin

1997

58

20

One Mile

Powerhouse Award from Historic Places Trust.

2005

74

19

One Mile

One Mile Powerhouse Restoration. Article details initial stages of the project. By Malcolm Boote.

2002

68

30

One Mile

Queenstown Borough Council's Hydro-Electricity Supply. Describes the inauguration of the hydroscheme at The One Mile in 1924.

1991

47

6

One Mile

One Mile Powerhouse Project - update. By Malcolm Boote

2003

70

13

One Mile

Powerhouse Opening - Photo-montage

2005

74

20

One Mile

Powerhouse Restoration: A Stitch in Time.

2005

73

26

Orchard, Gibbston

In Gibbston Trail signage at Rum Currie's Hut paid for by Society

2011

85

4

Orr, Mr.

Letter concerning the naming of the Roaring Meg and Gentle Annie streams in the Kawarau Gorge.

1972

9

15

Otago

Chinese Settlers in Central Otago esp Wakatipu Area. By Aimee MacMillan,  Winner of William Rees Memorial prize.

1995

54

13

Otago

Otago Telephone Directory 1955:  Queenstown & Arrowtown

2006

76

29

Oxenbridge

Two Old Local Gold Mines by Dr Lindsay R Stewart. Johnny Seffer & the Moonlight Mine. The Oxenbridges. Skippers-Macetown.

1994

52

13

Oxenbridge

The Oxenbridge Family: Contributed by E.G. Oxenbridge.

1969

4

5

Oxenbridge Tunnel

By David Hay, calendar talk - goldmining - Shotover - Arthurs Point

2014

92

23

O’Callaghan family

O’Callaghan Park - history, by Taylor Reed and Rita Teele in Arrowtown’s Parks and Reserves Part 1

2017

98

29

O’Callaghan, Ray

Cardrona and Arrowtown historical connections

2020

104

4

Parade

Parade on Ballarat St by Joan and Alan Cooke - calendar talk

2013

90

26

Paradise

Possums: The Paradise Opossum. A story founded on facts. Contributed by Tomatis Vatinis

1973

11

9

Paradise House

Paradise Regained?' by Bill Dolan on history of the house, and plans to restore

2008

80

10

Paradise House

Article: Paradise Regained: the restoration of Paradise House, by Bill Dolan

2010

84

13

Park, James

Gold Report 1909

1966

1

6

Park, James

Gold Report 1909

1967

2

8

Paterson, William

A shareholder in the Wakatipu Steam Navigation Company 1878. (from the article Lake Shipping & Daniel McBride)

2001

67

11

Patterson, J. C.

Member of J.W. Robertson & Co, a syndicate formed to establish a sawmill at the Greenstone River.

2001

67

9

Patton, Marion

From Denmark to the Arrow: Anna Catherine Neilson

2022

107

25

Paulin, Pat

Article: Glenorchy Races by Pat Paulin in Stories Behind 2012 Calendar Photos

2011

86

32

Paulin, Pat

Mount Earnslaw Hotel, Glenorchy - calendar talk

2015

94

13

Paulin, Pat

Lucky Escape from Taylor's Reef - autobiography - Scheelite, Mt Judah

2009

81

12

Paulin, Pat

Article: ThePaddle Steamer Mountaineer - calendar talk

2013

89

25

Peacock

The Loose Box' - Peacock residence, Lake Hayes. By Mr Keith Grant to support application for registration as historical building.

1981

27

3

Pelton Wheel

The Pelton Wheel. By Raymond R Timmins

1999

63

30

Philp, Catherine

In Childbirth in Earlier Times by Marion Borrell

2019

101

15

Phoenix Mine

Phoenix Mine: Hydro-Electricity at the Phoenix Mine

1984

33

10

Phoenix Mine

Newspaper extracts concerning events at the mine between 5 Feb 1886 - Oct 1886  

1985

35

4

Phoenix Mine

Power: Phoenix Mine: Hydro-Electricity at the Phoenix Mine

1982

33

10

Photograph

W.A grant's bullock team at the Dart Dredge in 1901

2003

70

27

Place Names

Routeburn and the Head of the Lake

1998

61

12

Place Names

Letter from Mr Orr concerning the naming of the Roaring Meg and Gentle Annie streams in the Kawarau Gorge.

1972

9

15

Place Names

Wakatipu: Short note on who named the Greenstone, the Remarkables, the Crown Range, Mt. Cecil & Walter Peak.

1974

12

2

Place Names

Wakatipu District Place Names compiled by Peter Chandler. (Alphabetical Ad–Al)

1977

19

14

Place Names

Wakatipu District Place Names compiled by Peter Chandler. (Alphabetical Al–Ar)

1979

22

12

Place Names

Maori Place Names in the Wakatipu

1971

7

13

Poem

Thoughts on a Queenstown Sunset by Ron Gordon

1993

50

11

Police

The Otago Armed Constabulary Badge of Merit. By J.Bryant Haigh

2006

75

18

Police

Police in the Wakatipu. Details extracted from official reports submitted to the Provincial Government. 1863 –1868

1992

48

1

Police

Law and Order on the Otago Goldfields by Catherine Early.

1989

42

4

Politics

Governor: Sir George Grey's Comes to Queenstown. (1867) By Alan De La Mare

2005

73

8

Politics

Democracy in the Goldfields. By Alan De La Mare

2002

69

8

Politics

Elections for the Wakatipu seat in the House of Representatives,1884.  - J.T.M. Hornsby stood against Mr. T. Fergus

1984

32

2

Polson, John

Polson's Hut – Morven Hills Station. By Max Snow

2000

65

25

Poole, Elizabeth (Stella)

Nurse Elizabeth (Stella) Poole. Part of Miss Poole’s working life. She was assisted with the writing by Irene Adamson.

2002

69

15

Poole, Stella

Nurse Stella Poole 1911-2002 by David Hay

2019

101

27

Possums

Possums: The Paradise Opossum. A story founded on facts. Contributed by Tomatis Vatinis

1973

11

9

Post Office

Queenstown Post Office redevelopment. An explanation of the Historical Society's position in regards the proposed redevelopment.

2002

68

23

Post Office

One Rock Built Queenstown's Post Office: from an article in Otago Daily Times April 2002

2002

69

28

Post Offices

Wakatipu Post Offices 150 years ago by Alan Cooke

2013

90

14

Postal Service

Advertisement 1884

1984

32

3

Postal Service

Letter from G. J. Griffiths (Author of 'Queenstown's King Wakatipu') – Upper Shotover Post Office

1986

37

8

Postal services

Article: Arrowtown Postal Services Vital from Goldrush Times by Marion Borrell

2019

102

4

Postcards - hand-tinted

Talk by Marion Borrell at the launch of the 2013 calendar

2012

88

29

Powell, Frances

10 Anglesea St, Arrowtown

2008

79

10

Power Board

Electricity: The Power Board with No Power. Contributed by W.P. Saunders

1981

27

9

Power in Queenstown

Lighting Up Queenstown' by Alan De La Mare - hydro, gas and explosion

2008

80

12

Powerhouse

Powerhouse Restoration: A Stitch in Time.

2005

73

26

Powerhouse

Powerhouse Opening - Photo-montage

2005

74

20

Powerhouse

Powerhouse Award from Historic Places Trust.

2005

74

19

Powerhouse

One Mile Powerhouse Project - update. By Malcolm Boote

2003

70

13

Powerhouse

Powerhouse Award: 3 out of 4 prize-winners at David Cox Awards had Historical Society members at the helm.

2006

76

26

Powerhouse

One Mile Powerhouse Restoration. Article details initial stages of the project. By Malcolm Boote.

2002

68

30

Premier Mine

Quartz Mining

1985

35

14

President's Report 2006/7

Brian Bayley

2008

78

3

Price, Charles Edward

Came to the Wakatipu in 1872, involved in lake shipping.

1985

35

15

Pritchard, Richard

Memories of Morven Ferry. By Alva Shaw

1998

60

12

Pritchard, Robert

A shareholder in the Wakatipu Steam Navigation Company 1878. (from the article Lake Shipping & Daniel McBride)

2001

67

13

QDHS

Annual Report 2015 by Chairperson Marion Borrell

2015

94

30

QDHS  Financial Report

Gavin Jack, Treasurer 2014

2014

92

33

QDHS 2016 Annual Report

Marion Borrell

2016

96

30

QDHS 2016 Financial Report

Gavin Jack

2016

96

33

QDHS 50-year celebration

Report of event at Walter Peak with photos by Brian Marquand. Recipients of badges.

2015

94

27

QDHS Activities

Field Trips 2001/2002

2001

67

35

QDHS Activities

Editorial: A Lost Case but Not a Lost Cause: Mike Lynch

2005

73

3

QDHS Activities

One Mile Powerhouse: Laurel Bank House - Stanley Street

2004

72

30

QDHS Activities

Frankton Cemetery Outing

2006

76

10

QDHS Activities

Goings On

2005

74

4

QDHS Activities

Booklet Sales: Arrowtown Development

2004

72

29

QDHS Activities

Account of the Excursion to Kingston & Beyond. To celebrate 90th Anniversary of T.S.S Earnslaw - 18 October 2002. By John Heenan

2002

69

13

QDHS Activities

Courier Editorial

2005

74

3

QDHS Activities

Cemetery Walk - A walk around some of the more notable graves in Queenstown Cemetery

2004

72

6

QDHS Activities

Field Trips & Snippets

2003

71

22

QDHS Activities

Trips / Excursions

2005

73

21

QDHS and Heritage Protection

Observations by Marion Borrell, 2023

2023

110

32

QDHS Annual Report

Annual Report and Financial Report 2010

2011

86

34

QDHS Annual Report 2008

Brian Bayley, President

2008

80

3

QDHS Annual Report 2009

Brian Bayley, Chairperson

2009

82

6

QDHS Annual Report 2010

Bill Dolan, Chairman: Annual report 2010

2010

84

3

QDHS Annual Report 2013

Marion Borrell, chairperson

2013

90

35

QDHS Annual Report 2014

Marion Borrell, Chairperson

2014

92

30

QDHS Annual Report 2017

Marion Borrell, Chairperson

2017

98

35

QDHS Annual Report 2018

Marion Borrell, Chairperson

2019

101

31

QDHS Annual Report 2019

Marion Borrell, Chairperson

2019

102

31

QDHS Annual Report 2020

By Marion Borrell, Chairperson

2020

104

28

QDHS Annual Report 2021

By Marion Borrell,Chairperson

2021

106

8

QDHS Annual Report 2023

Marion Borrell, Chairperson

2023

110

29

QDHS Committee

Ian Daniel: Report on the Annual Conference of the New Zealand Federation of Historical Societies 1973

1973

10

2

QDHS Conference

Conference of NZ Federation of Historical Societies, Queenstown, 22/25 March 1991

1990

45

7

QDHS Events 2010-2011

Report - brief with photos

2011

85

31

QDHS Field Trip

Snippets remembered from the day of the Nevis trip:

1971

7

12

QDHS Field Trip

Fiordland:The Southern Fiords. By Jean Malpas. An account of a journey by Historical Society Members in September 1998

1999

63

4

QDHS Field Trip

Nevis Trip: part of secretary's report

1971

7

2

QDHS Field Trip

Cromwell Gorge - 28 April 1979 by Pat Dennis

1979

23

2

QDHS Field Trip

Glenorchy: "Mr Heffernan's commentary gave insight into the lives of past generations of settlers, including the Maori…"

1973

10

9

QDHS Field Trip

Matakanui Outing. Notes from Graeme Anderson.

1997

58

22

QDHS Field Trip

A Picnic Trip to Skippers

1970

5

3

QDHS Financial Report

Financial Report 15th Nov 1972 - October 31st 1973

1973

11

16

QDHS Financial Report

Year Ending 30.9.1998

1998

61

14

QDHS Financial Report

November 10 1971 – November 13 1972

1972

9

24

QDHS Financial Report

Year Ending 30.9.1988

1988

41

11

QDHS Financial Report

Year Ending 31st october 1975

1975

16

21

QDHS Financial Report

Year Ending 30.9.2005

2006

75

23

QDHS Financial Report

Year Ending 30.9.1982

1982

30

29

QDHS Financial Report

Year Ending 30.9.2001

2001

67

centre

QDHS Financial Report

Year Ending 30.9.2000

2000

65

16

QDHS Financial Report

Year Ending 30.9.1999

1999

63

16

QDHS Financial Report

Financial Report year ending 31/10/74

1974

14

14

QDHS Financial Report

Year Ending 30.9.1996

1996

57

15

QDHS Financial Report

Year Ending 30.9.1994

1994

53

5

QDHS Financial Report

Year Ending 30.9.1993

1993

51

6

QDHS Financial Report

Year Ending 30.9.1984

1984

33

3

QDHS Financial Report

Year Ending 30.9.1992

1992

49

5

QDHS Financial Report

Year Ending 30.9.1983

1983

31

21

QDHS Financial Report

Year Ending 31 October 1976

1976

18

14

QDHS Financial Report

Year Ending 30.9.1985

1985

35

9

QDHS Financial Report

Year Ending 30.9.1995

1995

55

4

QDHS Financial Report

Year ending 30.9.2012

2013

89

33

QDHS Financial Report

Year Ending 30.9.2003

2003

71

14

QDHS Financial Report

Year Ending 30.9.1986

1986

37

17

QDHS Financial Report

Gavin Jack, treasurer 2013

2013

90

37

QDHS Financial Report

Year Ending 31st October 1977

1978

20

16

QDHS Financial Report

Year Ending 30.9.1979

1980

24

16

QDHS Financial Report

Year Ending 30.9.1997

1997

59

18

QDHS Financial Report

Year Ending 30.9.1978

1979

22

13

QDHS Financial Report

Year Ending 30.9.1980

1981

26

20

QDHS Financial Report

Year Ending 30.9.1981

1981

27

15

QDHS Financial Report

Year Ending 30.9.1989

1989

43

17

QDHS Financial Report

Year Ending 30.9.1991

1991

47

4

QDHS Financial Report

Year Ending 30.9.1990

1990

45

5

QDHS Financial Report

Year Ending 30.9.2002

2002

69

centre

QDHS Financial Report

AGM 1968

1968

3

3

QDHS Founding History

Marygold Miller and Margaret Templeton 'Fighting from the Start'

2008

78

8

QDHS Historic Walk

A Living History of Arrowtown Pioneering Personalities. Sunday 20th February 2000

2000

64

1

QDHS Historic Walk

A Historic Walk from the Botanical Gardens Through Dowtown Queenstown. A 'Virtual History' of some early Queenstown Pioneers

1999

62

2

QDHS history

Article: Marygold Miller, fighter for Queenstown's heritage. With her account from Courier #6 1971 of Battle for Queenstown Library

2011

85

24

QDHS new society 2008

QHS Annual Report 2008 includes report on formation of new society

2009

82

6

QDHS Other

Chinese Plaque: Memorial Plaque for Queenstown Cemetery-Presentation of plaque on 14 July,1972

1972

8

2

QDHS Other

Society Work Schedule

1974

13

15

QDHS Other

Queenstown and Districy Historical Society History. 1965 - 2005 By Irene Adamson

2005

74

8

QDHS Other

Report on Society's Activities, 1974

1974

13

1

QDHS Other

Snippets

2006

76

28

QDHS Other

Plaques: Society Activities

1995

54

2

QDHS Other

Report on the buildings on Buckhams property, Marine Parade. Report by R.G. Gummer.

1974

14

13

QDHS Other

Society Field Trips 1983 -1986

1996

56

24

QDHS Other

Society Activities

1994

52

2

QDHS Other

The Lakeside Wharves. Excerpt from a report (1940) compiled by Mr. J Powell, ex-Inspector of the Railways Dept.

1973

11

14

QDHS Other

Snippets - Historic Battles / Never on Sunday

2005

73

22

QDHS Other

Plaques: Report on progress of Plaque Proposals for Queenstown Hill / Rees Memorial / Trees of Justice.

1974

12

19

QDHS Other

Plaques: Frankton Wharf site

1994

52

3

QDHS Other

Wakatipu Millennium History Project. From Mining to Mecca.

1999

62

23

QDHS Other

Chinese Memorial Garden: Article contains list of names of those buried in the cemetery between 1871 - 1911

1972

8

11

QDHS Other

Report of work undertaken in 1968

1968

3

2

QDHS Other

Committee Issues

2006

76

3

QDHS President

Rupert Iles

1999

63

1

QDHS President

J. Grant

1969

4

1

QDHS President

Mr C.Geary: QHS Annual report

1988

41

2

QDHS President

Malcolm Boote

2006

75

3

QDHS President

Brian Bayley

2006

77

3

QDHS President

Neil Clayton: Presidents Annual Report

1979

22

2

QDHS President

Annual Report 1990: Mr D.B. Wilson

1990

45

2

QDHS President

Ian Daniel

1966

1

1

QDHS President

Brian Bayley

2006

76

32

QDHS President

Duncan Wilson: Annual Report Year Endinmg 30 September 1991

1991

47

1

QDHS President

Presidents Annual Report - Clive Geary

1989

43

2

QDHS President

Neil Clayton: Chairmans Annual Report

1976

18

10

QDHS President

Ray Clarkson. Historical Society Annual Report 1994

1994

53

2

QDHS President

Neil Clayton

1976

17

1

QDHS President

Malcolm Boote

2002

69

4

QDHS President

A. M. Miller. Presidents Report November 1975

1975

16

2

QDHS President

Appeal to the Environment Court.

2004

72

5

QDHS President

Malcolm Boote

2005

73

4

QDHS President

Rex Austin: Annual Report

1995

55

2

QDHS President

A. M. Miller

1975

15

16

QDHS President

Neil Clayton – President's  Annual Report

1978

20

13

QDHS President

Roma McAndrew

1982

30

1

QDHS President

Ian Daniel

1973

11

1

QDHS President

Neil Clayton

1980

24

2

QDHS President

Clarkson, Ray.

1992

49

2

QDHS President

Ian Daniel

1974

14

1

QDHS President

Rex Austin

1996

57

2

QDHS President

A. M. Miller

1973

10

1

QDHS President

A. M. Miller

1972

9

1

QDHS President

D. Wilson. Annual Report 1992

1992

49

2

QDHS President

A. M. Miller: President's Report

1972

8

1

QDHS President

Rex Austin

1997

59

2

QDHS President

Ian Daniel

1974

13

1

QDHS President

Ray Clarkson. Annual report

1993

51

3

QDHS President

Annual Report 2012 by Marion Borrell, acting president

2013

89

30

QDHS President

Rupert Iles

2001

67

3

QDHS President

Rex Austin

1998

61

4

QDHS President

Ian Daniel: President's Message

1971

6

2

QDHS President

Ian Daniel

1974

12

1

QDHS President

Malcolm Boote

2003

71

3

QDHS President

J. Grant

1970

5

1

QDHS President

Rupert Iles

2000

65

1

QDHS Secretary

Miller, A. M.

1971

7

1

QDHS Secretary

Miller, A. M.

1966

1

2

QDHS website

Announcing the Queenstown & District Historical Society Website

2011

86

42

Quarry

Bob's Cove Limestone Quarry

1970

5

14

Queen Victoria's Jubilee

Gavin Jack: Calendar talk - Procession in Queenstown 1897

2015

94

25

Queenstown

Reminiscences of Early Days in Queenstown by Mrs Ryan (nee Cherry Marshall)

1979

22

9

Queenstown

Buildings Old & New: Old buildings are being retained and renovated to take place in modern Queenstown.

1974

12

12

Queenstown

Library: Wakatip Mail Sept 22, 1876. A report of a deputation from the library Committee to the Borough Council.

1971

6

13

Queenstown

The Changing Face of a Town: Laurel Bank Tree-felling.

2005

74

14

Queenstown

A Visitor Looks at Queenstown, August 3rd 1883. Part 2. Includes a brief account of a trip up  the lake to Kinloch in the 'Mountaineer'.

1974

13

3

Queenstown

Library - Letters from Gladys Carter

1971

6

14

Queenstown

Library: The Half-way Years. Barbara Lewis, Librarian at Queenstown 1926 - 31

1971

6

16

Queenstown

The Changing Face of a Town: Brisbane Street Burn-up. Photographs of historic property during fire brigade exercise.

2005

74

12

Queenstown

Chinese: Newspaper report covering the illegal playing of FANTAN by 30 -40 Chinese on Chinese New Year (Feb 5 1892)

1988

40

5

Queenstown

Queenstown Borough Council's Hydro-Electricity Supply. Describes the inauguration of the hydroscheme at The One Mile in 1924.

1991

47

6

Queenstown

Account of the settlement and golden days of Queenstown. Text by Alan De La Mare.

1987

39


Queenstown

Library: Mayor's Message

1971

6

2

Queenstown

Drill Hall Centennial. A history of the building which was purchased & demolished to make way for O'Connell's Hotel.

1987

38

2

Queenstown

Tree Planting Project, 2001. QLDC made $10 000 available for the future planting of trees.

2001

67

7

Queenstown

O, Death-What Was Its Sting?: Details causes of death in Queenstown area between 1871 - 1911. Contributed by Neil Clayton

1979

23

5

Queenstown

Governor: Sir George Grey's Comes to Queenstown. (1867) By Alan De La Mare

2005

73

8

Queenstown

Malaghan Library: Inaugural Address by F. Miller - May 1, 1971

1971

7

5

Queenstown

Historic Trees of the Queenstown Basin. By Bruce Hamilton

1992

48

2

Queenstown

A history of John Bathgate: A Visit to Queenstown in 1864. By Alan De La Mare.

1998

60

10

Queenstown

Hamilton House, A Family Venture1904 -1971: History of the private hotel / guest house.

1971

7

17

Queenstown

B.N.Z. History of BNZ  & Colonial Bank of NZ in Queenstown & Arrowtown. Includes reminiscences of G.M Ross frThe N.Z Banker 1929

1983

31

14

Queenstown

Water power: New Blacksmiths shop included lathe worked off town water.

1986

37

9

Queenstown

Queenstown in the 1930's. Contributed by Diana Deans (nee Herbert).

1993

50

15

Queenstown

Family History & early years in Queenstown by Betty Macdonald. Angus Macdonald, first engineer on the Earnslaw.  

1986

36

12

Queenstown

QLDC - approved Ngai Tahu development plan.

2004

72

5

Queenstown

Conviction of Mayor, James Reid, 1886

1985

35

17

Queenstown

Visit of Government Tourist & publicity Survey Team to Queenstown

1966

1

7

Queenstown

List of hotels that operated in Queenstown during the gold rush days.

1985

34

19

Queenstown

Fire at Queenstown Hospital, December 1894

1991

46

18

Queenstown

Copy of Cemetery Register given to Historical Society.

1967

2

12

Queenstown

Effects of World War II on Queenstown  By Denise MacMillan, winner of the William Rees Memorial Essay.

1990

44

3

Queenstown

The Changing Face of a Town:  Man Street Queenstown (photos with caption)

2005

74

11

Queenstown

WWI Field Gun: Where is it Now?

1976

18

10

Queenstown

Entertainment in Queenstown in the days of the gold rush.

1967

2

7

Queenstown

A Visitor Looks at Queenstown from Lake Wakatipu Mail, August 3rd 1883

2003

70

5

Queenstown

Library: Fighting Fund: Statement of receipts & Expenditure during the campaign to save the Old Stone Library.

1967

2

2

Queenstown

Hotels: Licensing Records for the late 1880's

1990

44

15

Queenstown

Opening of Queenstown's Waterworks - 10 Nov 1884

1984

32

7

Queenstown

Hotop's Rise. Photographs with captions

2006

75

20

Queenstown

An account of  Arbour Day -16th August 1900

1974

14

4

Queenstown

Recessions, slumps and hard times. A piece of Slump history from Mrs Gladys Reid.

1974

14

4

Queenstown

Burials: Queenstown: A lists some of the marked graves in Queenstown Cemetery, with brief explanatory notes by Peter Chandler.

1974

13

5

Queenstown

Reminiscences of an 80 year old on returning to Queenstown.

1968

3

10

Queenstown

Boer War Celebrations in Queenstown

1968

3

4

Queenstown

Queenstown Revisited. By Judith Venning (Simpson)

2006

75

9

Queenstown

Stones Directory 1937:  Queenstown & Skippers

2006

75

26

Queenstown

Hulbert House, Tutuila. Detailed history. In supplement

1983

29

Suppl

Queenstown

One Rock Built Queenstown's Post Office: from an article in Otago Daily Times April 2002

2002

69

28

Queenstown

History of Queenstown Library

1970

5

9

Queenstown

The Old Stone Library: Material collected about the library

1971

6

11

Queenstown

Grace's Folly: Originally called 'Hawk's Head',  built in the 1880's for local solicitor Mr W Turton

1972

8

13

Queenstown

Queenstown Post Office redevelopment. An explanation of the Historical Society's position in regards the proposed redevelopment.

2002

68

23

Queenstown

Land Sales: The Sale of Queenstown. By Alan De La Mare

2002

68

32

Queenstown

The Lakeside Wharves. Excerpt from a report (1940) compiled by Mr. J Powell, ex-Inspector of the Railways Dept.

1973

11

14

Queenstown

The Early Days of the Queenstown Borough Council: By Alan De La Mare

2000

65

18

Queenstown

Tourism 1883: A Visitor Looks at Queenstown, August 3rd 1883. Part 1

1974

12

17

Queenstown

Library: Comment from the present librarian, Grace Ratcliff: 1869 - 1971

1971

6

3

Queenstown

Library: 1965 - 1971: A resume of the drama of saving the Old Stone Library from demolition by Mrs A.M. Miller

1971

6

4

Queenstown

History of the Park Street Reserve.

1975

16

6

Queenstown

Library: Librarians Report 1959

1971

6

17

Queenstown 1880 painting

View of Lake W and Gardens Peninsula by Marianne North. Calendar talk by Marion Borrell

2015

93

3

Queenstown 1930s

Jim Easton's bullock team, Gorge Road. Calendar talk by Alan Hamilton

2015

93

6

Queenstown Borough

The Early Days of the Queenstown Borough Council: By Alan De La Mare

2000

65

18

Queenstown businesses

Cliff Broad on Taxis, Skyline Gondola & Shotover Jet, 1960s-1970

2008

78

22

Queenstown Gardens

History of the Queenstown Gardens celebrating 150 years - Marion Borrell complied from Neil Clayton

2017

97

3

Queenstown Gardens -

Three Memorials by Marion Borrell

2014

91

31

Queenstown in Colour

Book Review: Colour views of Queenstown with text by Irene Adamson

1975

15

9

Queenstown Library

Article: Marygold Miller, a fighter for Queenstown's heritage.  With her account fr Courier #6 1971 of Battle for Queenstown Library

2011

85

24

Queenstown name

The Queen and the Pioneer Woman’ re naming ot Queenstown, Frankton and Kingston by Marion Borrell

2019

102

17

Queenstown School

First schools in the Wakatipu established in a rush. By Danny Knudson.

2006

77

14

Queenstown, early settlement

Article: Where Did William Rees Build his Queenstown Bay Homestead?, by Karen Swaine

2011

86

17

Rabbit Plague

The Rabbit ’Nuisance’ in the Whakatipu compiled by Marion Borrell

2023

110

16

Rabbits

More local rabbit tales - various sources

2024

111

31

Railways

The Local Railway:

1970

5

15

Railways

Controversy: The Great Railway Controversy or The Battle of The Routes by Mr. R.J. Meyer

1978

21

6

Rainey, Patricia

Dr John Bell Thomson and Family in Arrowtown 1894 to 1914

2023

109

7

Ratcliff, Grace

Library: Comment from the present librarian, Grace Ratcliff: 1869 - 1971

1971

6

3

Recession

Recessions, slumps and hard times. A piece of Slump history from Mrs Gladys Reid.

1974

14

4

Reed J Taylor & Teele Rita

The Feehlys of Feehly Hill

2019

101

4

Reed, J Taylor & Teele Rita L

Historical Cuttings: Cocksfoot Grass

2019

101

11

Reed, John and Taylor

Reed Park, by Taylor Reed and Rita Teele

2018

99

10

Reed, Taylor

Recollections of an Arrowtown Councillor' including Fire Brigade, and town clerk Ivy Ritchie

2015

94

8

Reed, Taylor and Teele, Rita

Arrowtown’s Parks and Reserves Part 1

2017

98

22

Rees St in the 1878 Flood

Calendar talk by Ralph Hanan

2014

91

26

Rees Valley

Invincible Mine

1985

34

21

Rees, Frances

Monologue and letter by Rosemary Marryatt

2021

106

4

Rees, Francis

A Virtual History: Frances Rees by Trish Boote

1999

62

5

Rees, W G  Memorial

Three Memorials in the Queenstown Gardens - by Marion Borrell

2014

91

34

Rees, William

Rees’s roles with rabbits from 1863 to 1897 - source Rosemary Marryatt’s biography of Rees,  A Sheep in My Eye

2024

111

31

Rees, William Gilbert

Report:150th anniversary of arrival in the Wakatipu, by Bill Dolan 2010

2010

83

23

Rees, William Gilbert

Mentioned in the letter to the Editor of 'The Southern Cross', by Alfred H Duncan.

1997

58

26

Rees, William Gilbert

A Virtual History: William Gilbert Rees by Malcom Boote

1999

62

4

Rees, William Gilbert

A Biographical Note 1827-1898

2009

82

19

Rees, William Gilbert

William Gilbert Rees and the Anglican Church by Alan De La Mare.

2005

74

17

Rees, William Gilbert

The Trip to the Lake: Continuing extract from Lake Wakatipu Mail entitled 'Reminiscences and Troubles of a Wakatipian Pioneer', being a rough sketch of the discovery of the Lakes District by Rees & Von Tunzelmann.

1971

7

8

Rees, William Gilbert

Speech by G. J. Griffiths, author of 'King Wakatip'

1978

20

4

Rees, William Gilbert

Article: But You Can't Eat Gold by Marion Borrell

2012

88

13

Rees, William Gilbert

Article: Where Did William Rees Build his Queenstown Bay Homestead?, by Karen Swaine

2011

86

17

Rees, William Gilbert

Rare Glimpse of a Rare Pioneer: Photographic history with captions.

2005

73

11

Rees, William Gilbert

Who Discovered Gold In The Arrow? By Jemma Montagu. Prize winning  Esssay written for W.G. Rees memorial Prize 2001

2001

67

25

Rees, William Gilbert

Inscription on Rees Memorial

1978

20

2

Rees, William Gilbert

Official Unveiling on Anniversary of Rees' arrival in Wakatipu.

1978

20

3

Rees, William Gilbert

The Trip to the Lake: Continuing extract from Lake Wakatipu Mail entitled 'Reminiscences and Troubles of a Wakatipian Pioneer', being a rough sketch of the discovery of the Lakes District by W.G.Rees &N.B. Von Tunzelmann.

1972

8

3

Rees, William Gilbert

Memorial Already has Long History

1978

20

11

Rees, William Gilbert

Letter from his father 1835 donated to the museum by great granddaughter Rosemary Marryatt

2008

79

20

Rees, William Gilbert

The Trip to the Lake: Continuing extract from Lake Wakatipu Mail entitled 'Reminiscences and Troubles of a Wakatipian Pioneer', being a rough sketch of the discovery of the Lakes District.

1970

5

8

Rees, William Gilbert

A rough sketch of the discovery of the lakes District by the late W.G. Rees & Mr N.E. Von Tunzelmann

1968

3

7

Rees, William Gilbert

150th commemoration of arrival in Wakatipu 2009 - artefacts donated by Rosemary Marryatt to Musem

2009

82

3

Rees, William Gilbert

The Trip to the Lake: Continuing extract from Lake Wakatipu Mail entitled 'Reminiscences and Troubles of a Wakatipian Pioneer.'

1969

4

4

Reid, Andrew

Damming the Kawarau

1991

46

9

Reid, Becky

Rifle Butts: Concrete Remnants of Different Days. Researched by Becky Reid.

2006

75

12

Reid, Gladys

Article: Arawata Bill

1971

17

16

Reid, Gladys

Obituary

1978

20

15

Reid, Gladys

Arawata Bill

1976

17

16

Reid, Gladys

Article: Recessions, slumps and hard times. A piece of Slump history from Mrs Gladys Reid.

1974

14

4

Reid, J.

Article: Scheelite: The Glenorchy Scheelite Field.

1973

10

4

Reid, J.

Obituary

1975

16

10

Reid, J.

Bob's Cove Limestone Quarry

1970

5

14

Reid, J.

Article: Glenorchy Mining - Period of the 2nd World War,1940 -1945 by Jim E. Reid.

1973

11

5

Reid, Jack

Former Arrowtown Mayor and descendant of pioneer local family. Arrowtown Remembered. Notes for a talk to QHS

2006

77

6

Reid, Jack

Water and Wood - Jack Reid Remembers Arrowtown

2009

81

20

Reid, Jack

Arrowtown Remembered from the 1930s, reprinted from Issue 77, 2006

2017

97

27

Reid, Jack

Jack Reid Park by Rita Teele and Taylor Reed

2018

99

3

Reid, James

A Living History of Arrowtown Pioneering Personalities. Played by Malcolm Boote.

2000

64

5

Reko

A Virtual History: Reko - Maori Chieftan by Rex Austin

1999

62

3

Relics

Relics of the Goldfields, by Ray Timmins

1996

57

22

Religion

A Wet Bishop:  John Chitty Harper, an early victorian bishop who nearly lost his life fording the Mataura River in September 1857.

1983

31

18

Religion

The Hansford Family’s Bible

2024

111

24

Religion

How Christianity came to the Arrow by Marion Borrell

2024

111

20

Religion

Maori Conversion to Christianity 1830-40. Essay by Rebecca Reid. Winner of the Rees Memorial Essay Prize 1984.

1985

34

2

Religion

Rev Donald Ross, Presbyterian Minister 1868-1891 - monologue by Marion Borrell

2024

111

26

Remarkables

A 'Remarkable' Little Chain of Mountains. By irene Adamson, 1991.  A brief history of the Remarkables

1996

57

23

Remarkables

Calendar talk: Arrowtown group climbing Remarkables in 1899 by Marion Borrell

2016

95

32

Reserves

History of the Park Street Reserve.

1975

16

6

Resta, Lorenzo

The Legend of Lorenzo Resta by Elizabeth Hanan, Arrowtown house

2014

92

3

Restoration

One Mile Powerhouse Project - update. By Malcolm Boote

2003

70

13

Restoration

One Mile Powerhouse Restoration. Article details initial stages of the project. By Malcolm Boote.

2002

68

30

Restoration

Powerhouse Award: David Cox Award for Powerhouse Restoration.

2006

76

26

Ribbons of Lace

Novel by Maxine Alterio, reviewed by Elizabeth Clarkson

2008

78

20

Richardson Mountains

Scheelite -The Rock that Shines. By Darrell McGregor. The Richardson Mountains at the head of the Lake are renowned for scheelite.

2003

70

16

Ridden, Bridget

Article: Legacy of Otago Goldminers. By Arthur Cyril Boyd, (alias Bridget Ridden)

1998

60

4

Rifle Butts

Rifle Butts: Concrete Remnants of Different Days. Researched by Becky Reid.

2006

75

12

Ritchie, Ivy

Arrowtown Town Clerk , by Denise Heckler - school committee, borough council

2014

92

14

Ritchie, Neville

Upper Wakatipu - Continuation of Article in Issue 25 – Archaeology & Prehistory of the Upper Wakatipu region by Neville Ritchie

1981

26

4

Ritchie, Neville

Article: Archaeology & Prehistory of the Upper Wakatipu region by Neville Ritchie

1980

25

13

Ritchie, Neville

Article: Excavation of a small chinese mining settlement & store at Arrowtown.

1985

34

7

Ritchie, Neville

Article: Archaeological Research on 19th Century Chinese Settlement in the Cromwell area.

1983

29

2

Ritchie, Neville

Article: Bob's Cove – Twelve Mile Creek Archaeological & Historic Sites Survey

1982

30

6

Riverton

Early Medical Practiotioners of Riverton. The oldest established settlement in either Otago or Southland. By Rex Austin.

1995

55

11

Roading

Article: Memories of the Kingston Road construction by Joan Cooke

2011

85

21

Roads

A short history of the Skippers Road compiled by Ray Clarkson

2002

68

26

Roads

The Road to Glenorchy, by Darrell McGregor.

1997

58

11

Roads

Calendar talk: Construction of the Macetown Road by Fran O'Connor

2016

95

30

Roads

Article: Kingston Memories from 1930s and roadbuilding, by Joan Cooke

2010

83

8

Roads

Article: Bluff, Sweat and Tears: the Story of the Kingston Road, by Danny Knudson

2010

84

18

Roads

Talk: Macetown Road by Ben Saunders at launch of 2012 calendar

2012

87

7

Roads

Incident: Negotiating the Kingston Road 1950s, by Brian Bayley

2010

84

25

Roaring Meg, Gentle Annie

Letter from Mr Orr concerning the naming of the Roaring Meg and Gentle Annie streams in the Kawarau Gorge.

1972

9

15

Robertson, J.W.

Cemetery Walk - A walk around some of the more notable graves in Queenstown Cemetery

2004

72

15

Robertson, James W

Syndicate formed to establish a sawmill at the Greenstone River, (from the article Lake Shipping & Daniel McBride)

2001

67

9

Robins, R. C.

Obituary

1971

6

21

Romans family

In article: Memorial stained glass windows in St Paul's Anglican Church, Arrowtown, by Rita Teele & Rupert Iles

2010

83

24

Romans, Henry

A Living History of Arrowtown Pioneering Personalities. Played by Rupert Iles.

2000

64

16

Romans, Mary

A Living History of Arrowtown Pioneering Personalities. Played by Margaret Templeton.

2000

64

16

Ross, Donald, Rev

Article: 1870 Manse has Witnessed Transformation of Frankton by Marion Borrell

2011

86

22

Ross, G. M.

Bank Manager: Photograph of the Bank of New Zealand at Maori Point,1863. By Alan De La Mare

1998

60

22

Ross, George M

Manager BNZ Queenstown. A shareholder in the Wakatipu Steam Navigation Company 1878.

2001

67

11

Ross, Hugh

Reminiscence: I Knew Hugh & Jane Ross. Proprietors of the Arthurs Point Hotel - 1930's. Article by W.P. McDonald

1972

8

12

Ross, Jane

Reminiscence: I Knew Hugh & Jane Ross. Proprietors of the Arthurs Point Hotel - 1930's. Article by W.P. McDonald

1972

8

12

Ross, Rev Donald

Presbyterian minister 1868-1891 - monologue by Marion Borrell

2024

111

26

Roth, H.

Article: Charles Robert Thatcher , celebrated entertainer , in Queenstown 1863.

1973

10

10

Round Hill

The Round Hill Gold Mining. A history of the mine which is situated near Colac Bay on the South Coast. By Rex Austin

1996

56

20

Routeburn

Article: Ever and Anon - Otago Girls High School expedition in 1894 from school mag of the time

2011

85

18

Routeburn Valley

Routeburn and the Head of the Lake – Place Names

1998

61

12

Routeburn Valley

Routeburn and the Head of the Lake – Place Names

1998

61

10

Rum Currie's Hut

Gibbston Community Association initiative to tidy orchard

2008

80

13

Runholders

Article Kea in the High Country- from pest to threatened species by Marion Borrell

2016

96

4

Runs

Upper Wakatipu Runs. Contributed by Mr. Doug Scott, Rees Valley Station.

1973

10

6

Ryan, Cherry

Reminiscences of Early Days in Queenstown by Mrs Ryan (nee Cherry Marshall)

1979

22

9

Sainsbury Family

In Childbirth in Earlier Times by Marion Borrell

2019

101

13

Salmond, Clare

In Memoriam: George Cockburn Salmond

2018

99

33

Salmond, George Cockburn

In Memoriam: George Cockburn Salmond by Clare Salmond

2018

99

33

Salmond, Sarah

Sarah Salmond nee Cockburn: Monologue mainly in her own words, from People from our Past, 2019

2020

103

8

Saunders, Ben

Talk: Macetown Road at launch of 2012 calendar

2012

87

7

Saunders, W. P.

Article: The Power Board with No Power.

1981

27

9

Scandinavian Immigration

Scandinavian Immigration and ‘Little Denmark’ at Arrow Junction compiled by Marion Borrell

2022

107

21

Scheelite

The Head of the Lake, by TJ Thompson. Continuation of the essay in Issue 54, page 4

1995

55

5

Scheelite

Letter written from Australia to Matt Seffer, March 1906. Regarding the value of scheelite.

1974

14

16

Scheelite

Scheelite Mining Glenorchy – July 1885

1985

35

14

Scheelite

From a Milk Run in Leith Valley to Earnslaw Station.

1995

54

4

Scheelite

Scheelite -The Rock that Shines. By Darrell McGregor

2003

70

16

Scheelite

Scheelite: Miners in The Clouds; The History of a Book, by Julia Bradshaw

1997

59

27

Scheelite

Scheelite: Glenorchy Mining - Period of the 2nd World War,1940 -1945 by Jim E. Reid.

1973

11

5

Scheelite

The Glenorchy Scheelite Field. Contributed by Jim Reid

1973

10

4

Scheelite

Recessions, slumps and hard times. A piece of Slump history from Mrs Gladys Reid.

1974

14

4

Scheib, A.

Obituary

1969

4

10

Schools

Reconstruction of the School at Skippers.

1994

52

5

Scoles

Mining report 1886 – Identifies the date of Scoles' Tunnel on the Arrow

1985

34

19

Scott, Robert Falcon

Three Memorials in the Queenstown Gardens by Marion Borrell

2014

91

31

Scott, Sarah

Article: Cardrona Hotel. Historical perspective included in the application for Resource Consent in October 1999.

2000

65

8

Seddon, Richard

Premier of New Zealand. (from the article Lake Shipping & Daniel McBride)

2001

67

17

Seffer

Scheelite: Letter written from Australia to Matt Seffer, March 1906. Regarding the value of scheelite.

1974

14

16

Seffer

Two Old Local Gold Mines by Dr Lindsay R Stewart. Johnny Seffer & the Moonlight Mine. The Oxenbridges. Skippers-Macetown.

1994

52

13

Seffer

A Seffer Recollection'. Reminiscences of the Seffer family by Pat Bleakley & Lel Luckie

1993

51

8

Seffer Johnie

Article taken from the Free Lance of June 1949.

1990

44

11

Seffertown

Article taken from the Free Lance of June 1949. Moke Creek & Seffertown were still occupied.

1990

44

10

Settlement

Arrowtown - The reasons for settling and the effects.' An essay by Ben Andrew which won the W.G Rees Memorial Prize 1998.

1999

63

22

Sew Hoy, Harry

Obituary

1970

5

2

Sharpe, Kirsty

Fire in Ballarat St, Queenstown 1882 - calendar talk, Waldmann

2014

92

25

Shaw, Alva

Article: Memories of Morven Ferry.

1998

60

12

Shaw, Mary

Memories of Morven Ferry. By Alva Shaw

1998

60

12

Shaw, William

Memories of Morven Ferry. By Alva Shaw

1998

60

12

Ship Builders

Kincaid and McQueen:  the Wakatipu Steam Navigation Company 1878. (from the article Lake Shipping & Daniel McBride)

2001

67

12

Shipping

Mountaineer: (from the article Lake Shipping & Daniel McBride)

2001

67

13

Shipping

The Little Ships of Lake Wakatipu 1862-1863: Sagas of the earliest vessels on Lake Wakatipu. By Neil Clayton

1996

57

5

Shipping

Antrim: (from the article Lake Shipping & Daniel McBride)

2001

67

10

Shipping

Storm on Lake Wakatipu. May 1881involving the Jane Williams. Contributed by Allan De La Mare.

1982

28

18

Shipping

Ben Lomond: (from the article Lake Shipping & Daniel McBride)

2001

67

11

Shipping

Lakes Excursion 1883

1982

30

28

Shipping

"Lion" by Ray Clarkson. A record of the boat 'Lion', commissioned by Mackenzie Family of Walter Peak Station.

2000

64

27

Shipping

The Wakatipu Fleet. A brief history.

1974

14

3

Shipping

The Paddle Steamer P.S. Antrim, 1868 - 1920 - excerpt from All Aboard by R. J. Meyer

2024

111

10

Shipping

Thomas Hicks: from farm boy to miner, captain and businessman by Marion Borrell

2024

111

7

Shipping

Frankton Wharf - calendar talk by Marion Borrell

2014

91

28

Shipping

T.S.S. 'Earnslaw', sails without any crew & a  brief history of other steamers on the lake.

1966

1

5

Shipping

The Steamer 'Victoria'. By Alan De La Mare

1995

54

19

Shipping

Shipping tales from Lake Wakatipu. A 36hr day for the 'Earnslaw' in the 30's. / Extract from 1883 letter about sailing on 'The Mountaineer'.

1967

2

5

Shipping

Earnslaw: Minister of Transport to visit Queenstown to discuss proposals with regard to the future of the Earnslaw.

1968

3

10

Shipping

Mountaineer: Old whistle from The Mountaineer paddle steamer sounded at pub time.

1968

3

4

Shipping

Antrim: John Turner. By Alan De La Mare

2001

66

8

Shipping

Shipping Tales from Lake Wakatipu: Kingston Day for the 'Ben Lomond'

1969

4

8

Shipping

The Steamers of Lake Wakatipu. Original typescript in McNab Room, Dunedin Public Library

1977

19

2

Shipping

Earnslaw

1973

11

12

Shipping

Shipping Tales from Lake Wakatipu: The Shearing Gang Takes a Day Off.

1969

5

12

Shipping

Companies: (from the article Lake Shipping & Daniel McBride)

2001

67

9

Shipping

Venus: One of the 'ragtag' steamers….in the early days of the rush. (from article Lake Shipping & Daniel McBride)

2001

67

14

Shipping - Earnslaw

Article: Salute to the TSS Earnslaw: centenarian Lady of the Lake by Marion Borrell

2012

88

21

Shipping - Mountaineer

Article: The Paddle Steamer Mountaineer by Pat Paulin - calendar talk

2013

89

25

Shotover

Long Gully Sports Day 1911

1996

56

28

Shotover

Monck and McInnes: Partners in a gold venture on the Shotover River.

1988

40

17

Shotover

Upper Shotover Post Office: Letter from G. J. Griffiths (Author of 'Queenstown's King Wakatipu')

1986

37

8

Simms, Sue, nee Geddes

Childhood holidays at our crib in Queenstown Camping Ground in the 1940s and 1950s by Sue Simms nee Geddes

2020

103

25

Simpson, Neill

Historical vegetation of the Wakatipu Basin by Neill Simpson and Benjamin Teele

2020

103

3

Singleton, George

Our Place in the Sun, Kelvin Peninsula history reviewed by Elizabeth Clarkson, interview with author by Shona Blair

2014

92

17

Singleton, George

Kawarau Falls Station - calendar talk

2014

92

22

Skippers

Bank: Maori Point, by Alan De La Mare. Bank of New Zealand at Maori Point,1863. Is that John Edwin Goodwin?

1998

60

22

Skippers

Maori Point, by Alan De La Mare. Maori Point,1863. Is that John Edwin Goodwin?

1998

60

22

Skippers

The origins of the name 'Skippers'.

1970

5

4

Skippers

Aspinalls Claim-Skippers. In 1884 it was reported that Aspinalls claim had returned 14lbs of gold. (see page 19, May 1983 Courier)

1984

32

3

Skippers

A brief article about the first 4 wheeled vehicle (the ambulance) to use the Skippers tracks.

1983

29

19

Skippers

John Aspinall of Skippers. Contributed by A.J.D.

1983

29

19

Skippers

Ambulance. Brief adjunct to the article in Issue 29, pge 19, regarding efficiency of the ambulance.

1984

32

2

Skippers

Johnston, Helen Harriet. An enquiry from Mr. P. F North of Exeter, England.

1997

58

18

Skippers

Life in Skippers. Essay by  Brigitte Waibel. Winner of the William Rees Memorial Prize.

1992

48

7

Skippers

Ambulance: Letter to the Editor of the Wakatipu Mail by Fred Evans, manager of the Phoenix Mine

1984

33

20

Skippers

Reconstruction of the School at Skippers.

1994

52

5

Skippers

Skippers: Record of the Skippers Point Cemetery commencing from 1st October 1881

1970

5

5

Skippers

Stones Directory 1937:  Queenstown & Skippers

2006

75

26

Skippers

Life at Skippers: 2nd installment of Patrick Cotters years at Skippers. (1904)

1986

36

15

Skippers

Road construction incident -1880's

1985

35

17

Skippers

The Old Skippers Track. A detailed history contributed by Peter Chandler.

1980

24

4

Skippers - book

Skippers - Tragedy and Truimph by Danny Knudson, published in 2016

2016

95

38

Skippers Road

A short history of the Skippers Road compiled by Ray Clarkson

2002

68

26

Skippers Road

Welcome Home Hotel, Skippers Rd, Long Gully Hotel by Danny Knudson

2014

91

29

Skyline Enterprises

Jon Dumble: Calendar talk - History of Skyline - Bob's Peak - Ian Hamilton - Hylton Hensman

2015

94

23

Sluicing

Nokomai Hydraulic Sluicing From Ron Gordon re last survivors of  Chinese on goldfields. Wong Chock Wing / Mr Choie / Choie Shang

1990

44

16

Smartphone App

Creating Our Smartphone App of 64 Heritage Sites by Marion Borrell

2014

91

13

Smith, William T.

Lake Shipping & Daniel McBride

2001

67

11

Snow, Max

Polson's Hut – Morven Hills Station. By Max Snow

2000

65

25

Snowstorms

Arrowtown

1995

54

20

Southberg, family

Article: 1870 Manse has Witnessed Transformation of Frankton by Marion Borrell

2011

86

22

Southberg, Helen

Frankton Cemetery Outing: Helen Southberg by LeBern Iles

2006

76

18

Southland

Mining at Round Hill

1996

56

20

Speargrass Flat

Excerpts from book ‘Speargrass - growing up on a 1940s farm nr Arrowtown’ by Hilary Capper

2023

109

23

Speid, W. R.

Diary of William R. Speid of Martins Bay 1870/71. Continued from Issue 45, page 13

1991

46

19

Speid, W. R.

Diary of William R. Speid of Martins Bay 1870/71

1990

45

13

Sports

Climbing: An Article taken from the Otago Daily Times - 1896

1996

57

27

Sports

Long Gully Sports Day 1911

1996

56

28

St Joseph's Church

St. Joseph's Church and nearby convent. By Michael Lynch

2002

68

8

St Omer, Francois

François St Omer by Alan De La Mare

1994

52

11

St Omer, François

Cemetery Walk - A walk around some of the more notable graves in Queenstown Cemetery

2004

72

22

Stations

Mount Pisa Station by Murray McMillan

1996

56

17

Stations

Kawarau Station Homestead – Visited by Society in April 1993

1994

53

15

Stations

Mt Creighton: History written by the late Colonel Peter McKenzie of Walter Peak Station, about 1935

1980

25

8

Stations

Mt Creighton: History by Colonel Peter McKenzie of Walter Peak Station, about 1935, supplied by his daughter Jessie MacKenzie

1980

25

8

Stations

The 'Colonel's House' Walter Peak. By Miss Jessie MacKenzie, daughter of Col. Peter MacKenzie.

1977

19

12

Stations

Kawarau Falls: Owned by the Boyes Bros. History of the family by Peter Chandler

1974

12

8

Stations

Mt Nicholas Station – Run 324. A detailed history

1983

29

20

Stations

Walter Peak by Brian Bayley, calendar talk

2015

93

13

Stations

Upper Wakatipu Runs. Contributed by Mr. Doug Scott, Rees Valley Station.

1973

10

6

Stations

Polson's Hut – Morven Hills Station. By Max Snow

2000

65

25

Stations

Mt Nicholas: Whites House at Old Nicholas. Details taken from a letter from Miss Jessie Mackenzie, late of Walter Peak.

1981

27

10

Stations

Moutere: Matakanui Outing. Notes from Graeme Anderson.

1997

58

22

Stations

Closeburn Station at Wilson's Bay by Karen Swaine

2009

81

16

Stations

Closeburn Station. By Mrs Margaret Buckham (née McGrath)

2001

67

29

Stations

A History of Fairlight Station written in February 1993, by Irene Adamson

1997

59

14

Stations

North Station: (Run 346) bought at auction by J.Butement in 1866. Detailed family history

1975

16

14

Stations

Mararoa Station: Low & McGregor - Owners of Burwood & Mararoa stations. Family tree & history.

1973

10

17

Stations

Galloway Station Homestead

1995

54

3

Stations

Kawarau Falls: An extension of the  Boyes history at Kawarau Falls. Courier Issue 12, pge 8.

1975

15

10

Stations

Burwood: Low & McGregor - Owners of Burwood & Mararoa stations. Family tree & history.

1973

10

17

Steamers

The Steamers of Lake Wakatipu. Original typescript in McNab Room, Dunedin Public Library

1977

19

2

Stewart, Dr Lindsay

Article: Two Old Local Gold Mines by Dr Lindsay R Stewart. John Seffer & the Moonlight Mine. The Oxenbridges. Skippers-Macetown.

1994

52

13

Stewart, Lindsay

Article: Two Old Local Gold Mines by Dr Lindsay Stewart. John Seffer & the Moonlight Mine. The Oxenbridges. Skippers-Macetown.

1994

52

13

Stonemasons

McCaffrey, E. M. Stone Mason or Sculptor. Contributed by Alan De La Mare.

1982

28

10

Stonemasons

James McNeil, by Alan De La Mare

1995

55

15

Stonemasons

McCaffrey, E. M.

1982

30

2

Storms

The Snow Storm of 1939 by John Newman of Arrowtown

1995

54

20

Storms

Storm on Lake Wakatipu. May 1881 involving the Jane Williams. Contributed by Alan De La Mare.

1982

28

18

Strain. Paddy

Memories of Early Skiing on Coronet Peak  - calendar talk

2014

91

24

Stronach, Des

Review of Henry Barker's autobiography From the Wetlands ....Wakatipu'

2008

79

18

Sturt, Ted

Article: A History of Hulbert House.

2002

68

16

Sullivan, Jim

Captain George Budd - a monologue

2022

108

4

Sunday

Chinese: Article by Alex Boyne about chinese goldminer Wong Keong, nicknamed Sunday, also known as Sandy McPherson

1974

14

11

Surveyors

John Turnbull Thomson in 'Masters of All They Surveyed' by Rita Teele and Anne Maguire

2016

95

3

Surveyors

Early surveys of Alexandra, Cromwell, Wanaka etc by John Aitken Connell

2016

95

19

Surveyors

Masters of all they surveyed by Rita Teele and Anne Maguire - Charles Shanks, Richard Millett, John Connell

2016

95

3

Swaine, Karen

History of Closeburn Station at Wilson's Bay

2009

81

16

Swaine, Karen

Article: Where Did William Rees Build his Queenstown Bay Homestead?, by Karen Swaine

2011

86

17

Swan, Marjorie

The Lower Shotover Bridge by Marjorie Swan

1996

56

5

Taieri River

Highway to the Goldfields of Central Otago: Written by the late W.A. Taylor (historian) & first appeared in 1948.

1984

32

12

Teele, Benjamin

Historical vegetation of the Wakatipu Basin by Neill Simpson and Benjamin Teele

2020

103

3

Teele, Rita

Mount Beetham by Rita Teele, Simon Beale and Pat Rainey

2020

104

12

Teele, Rita & Ben, and Lawrence, Rebecca

Arrowtown Wildflowers book reviewed by Patricia Cook

2009

81

11

Teele, Rita & Iles, Rupert

Article: Memorial stained glass windows of St Paul's Anglican Church, Arrowtown

2010

83

24

Teele, Rita and Reed Taylor

Arrowtown’s Parks and Reserves Part 1

2017

98

22

Teele, Rita and Reed, Taylor

Arrowtown’s Reserves and Parks Part 2

2018

99

3

Teele, Rita L

Historical cuttings: Hawthorn, Crataegus monogyna' - botany

2015

94

10

Teele, Rita L

Miners Lettuce - botany, plants

2013

90

25

Teele, Rita L

The Missing Tree on Buckingham St, Arrowtown, by Rita  Teele with Anne Maguire and David Clarke

2017

97

19

Teele, Rita L & Iles, Rupert

Article: Doctors of the Wakatipu 1862-1962

2013

89

4

Teele, Rita L & Maguire, Anne

Arrowtown’s Christmas Tree picea abies

2014

92

12

Teele, Rita L & Maguire, Anne

Masters of All They Surveyed' articles re early surveyors of district: Charles Shanks, Richard Millett and John A Connell

2016

95

3

Teele, Rita L & Reed ,J Taylor

Historical Cuttings: Cocksfoot Grass

2019

101

11

Teele, Rita L & Reed J Taylor

The Feehlys of Feehly Hill

2019

101

4

Teele, Rita L. & Maguire, Anne et al

Who was Moriah of the Otago Goldfields? - Wake, Ferguson, Thomas, Loft

2014

91

3

Teele, Rita L. et al

A Horse's Tail and a Cat's Ear - botanical cuttings - stringhalt - horses

2014

91

11

Teele, Rita L. With Jack Reid

Article: Monkey Puzzle Trees at Reidhaven

2013

89

22

Templeton, Margaret

With Marygold Miller, Fighting from the start - founding the Historical Soc

2008

78

8

Templeton, Margaret

Messing about in Boats' - the Templetons' rowing boats for hire 1954

2008

78

10

Templeton, Margaret

Obituary: Someone Who Cared

2005

74

5

Templeton, Margaret

Applied for a Historic Places Trust classification to protect 50 metre length of the Stone Lined Water Race, 18 Hallenstein Street.

2002

68

10

Templeton, Margaret Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship recipients for 2010 by Elizabeth Clarkson

2010

83

34

Templeton, Margaret Scholarship

Danika Boulay writes her thanks for scholarship

2009

82

5

Tewa, Jack

Who Discovered Gold In The Arrow? By Jemma Montagu. Prize winning Historiographical Esssay written for the W.G. Rees memorial Prize 2001

2001

67

25

Tewa,Jack

Heroism of, and What do we know about him?

2021

105

4

Thatcher, Charles

The Inimitable Thatcher and Madame Annie Vitelli’ with songs. Article by Marion Borrell for People From Our Past 2019

2019

102

12

Thatcher, Charles Robert

Celebrated entertainer, Queenstown 1863.

1973

10

10

Theune, Otto

Cemetery Walk - A walk around some of the more notable graves in Queenstown Cemetery

2004

72

26

Thompson, J. B.

Article: Reminiscences of J.B. Thomson Senr. of the Golden Era of Song in Arrowtown. 1907-1912

1974

12

14

Thompson, Jim

Arrow Adventure. A glimpse into the life of the late Jim Thompson, of Billy Creek & Arrowtown

1982

28

11

Thomson, Dr John Bell

Dr Thomson and Family in Arrowtown 1894 to 1914 by Patricia Rainey

2023

109

7

Thomson, T. J.

Article: From a Milk Run in Leith Valley to Earnslaw Station.

1995

54

4

Thomson, T. J.

Article: The Head of the Lake, by TJ Thompson. Continuation of the essay in Issue 54, page 4

1995

55

5

Thomson, Tommy

Quoted in article ‘The Rabbit Nuisance

2023

110

19

Threshing Mills

The Hum of the Threshing Mill. Contributed by Ron Gordon

1982

28

2

Throp, Rewa

Obituary

1971

6

21

Thurlby Domain

Article: The Trees of Thurlby Domain by Marion Borrell

2011

85

15

Thurlby Domain

Vicki Buckham: Calendar talk especially the restoration of farm buildings

2015

94

14

Timmins, Ray

Article: Edward James Iles. By Raymond R Timmins

1999

63

14

Timmins, Ray

Article: Relics of the Goldfields.

1996

57

22

Timmins, Ray

Article: The Kawarau Falls Bridge

1996

56

7

Timmins, Ray

Article: The Kawarau Falls Bridge.

1998

61

17

Timmins, Ray

Article: The Invincible Gold Mine Buddle: Rees Valley.

2000

64

31

Timmins, Ray

Article:The Pelton Wheel

1999

63

30

Timmins, Ray

Article: Guests & Travel at Eichardts

1999

63

18

Timmins, Raymond

Obituary

2001

67

30

Tobin, Letitia  

55 Years in the Arrow District by Frances Lewis

2014

91

16

Tobin, Thomas

Opening of Cairn Commemorating the Life of Thomas Tobin 1831-1882. Speech by Philip Maurice James

1998

61

19

Tobin’s Track and Family

By Marion Borrell

2023

110

23

Todd, Owen

Article: The Queenstown Bowling Club Pavilion - calendar talk

2013

89

27

Toll, Thomas

Married to Barbara Kirkpatrick

1989

42

3

Tomanovich, Peter

Frankton Cemetery Outing:  Peter Tomanovich by Malcolm Boote

2006

76

21

Tonkin, Patricia

Jane Aitken’s Brooch

2022

108

35

Tourism

A Visitor Looks at Queenstown. An account of the area, written by a visitor to Queenstown, taken from Lake Wakatipu Mail, August 3rd 1883

2003

70

5

Tourism

A Visitor Looks at Queenstown, August 3rd 1883.

1974

12

17

Tourism

Guests & Travel at Eichardts. By Raymond R. Timmins

1999

63

18

Tourism

Celebrity Writer Anthony Trollope visited Queenstown , 1872, he came, he saw, he approved, by Marion Borrell

2017

97

9

Tourism

A Visitor Looks at Queenstown, August 3rd 1883. Part 2. Includes a brief account of a trip up  the lake to Kinloch in the 'Mountaineer'.  

1974

13

3

Tourism

Arcadia Guest-house, Paradise and Joseph Cyprian Fenn by Clive Geary with additional material

2020

103

29

Tourism - Skyline

Jon Dumble: Calendar talk - History of Skyline - Bob's Peak - Ian Hamilton - Hylton Hensman

2015

94

23

Tourism history

De la Mare, Alan on Tourism stats for 1903 with adverts

2008

78

12

Tourism Skippers

By Danny Knudson - calendar talk

2014

92

20

Tourism to Skippers

By Danny Knudson - calendar talk - coach

2014

92

20

Tourism, Frankton

Article: 1870 Manse has Witnessed Transformation of Frankton by Marion Borrell

2011

86

22

Transit of Venus

Transit of Venus - 1874 Observatory & site, Melbourne Street Queenstown. By Rupert Iles

2002

68

4

Transit of Venus

Transit of Venus, Melbourne St, Queenstown, 1874 compiled by Marion Borrell

2020

103

11

Transit of Venus

History of the Memorial & the 1874 American scientific expedition to observe the transit of Venus across the solar disc.

1972

9

18

Transport

The Local Railway:

1970

5

15

Transport

Riches of the Gold Fields. Report by a carter to the Dunstan Rush

1989

42

18

Transport

Shipping: The Steamer 'Victoria'. By Alan De La Mare

1995

54

19

Transport

Early routes through the Kawarau Gorge and ODT article 26 November 1866

2021

106

23

Transport

Shipping Tales from Lake Wakatipu: Kingston Day for the 'Ben Lomond'

1969

4

8

Transport

The Little Ships of Lake Wakatipu 1862-1863: Sagas of the earliest vessels on Lake Wakatipu. By Neil Clayton

1996

57

5

Transport

Railways: The Great Railway Controversy or The Battle of The Routes by Mr. R.J. Meyer

1978

21

6

Transport

Shipping: The Steamers of Lake Wakatipu. Original typescript in McNab Room, Dunedin Public Library

1977

19

2

Transport

Shipping: Storm on Lake Wakatipu. May 1881 involving the Jane Williams. Contributed by Alan De La Mare.

1982

28

18

Transport

Shipping: Old whistle from The Mountaineer paddle steamer sounded at pub time.

1968

3

4

Transport

Shipping: Lakes Excursion 1883

1982

30

28

Transport

Shipping: T.S.S. 'Earnslaw', sails without any crew & a  brief history of other steamers on the lake.

1966

1

5

Transport

Shipping: The Wakatipu Fleet. A brief history.

1974

14

3

Transport

Items on shipping and motor cars in 100 Years Ago in the Wakatip Mail (1910) by Danny Knudson

2010

84

26

Transport

Shipping Tales from Lake Wakatipu: The Shearing Gang Takes a Day Off.

1970

5

12

Transport

Talk: Cobb and Co coaches: by Marion Borrell at launch of 2012 calendar

2012

87

6

Transport

"Lion" by Ray Clarkson. A record of the boat 'Lion', commissioned by Mackenzie Family of Walter Peak Station.

2000

64

27

Transport

Shipping: John Turner. By Alan De La Mare

2001

66

8

Transport

Shipping: The T.S.S. Earnslaw of Lake Wakatipu. Contributed by Thomas Davidson, engineer for the Lake Steamer Service from 1930 - 1960

1973

11

12

Transport

Shipping tales from Lake Wakatipu. A 36hr day for the 'Earnslaw' in the 30's. / Extract from 1883 letter about sailing on 'The Mountaineer'.

1967

2

5

Transport

The Morven Ferry Punt 1867-1880, historical panel by Pauline Lawrence

2021

106

28

Transport

Motoring in the Wakatipu in the Early 20th Century. By Malcolm Boote

2002

69

22

Transport

Shipping: Earnslaw: Minister of Transport to visit Queenstown to discuss proposals with regard to the future of the Earnslaw.

1968

3

10

Transport - Frankton airfield

Biplane in early 1930s - calendar talk by Jules Tapper - history of airport and aviation

2013

90

28

Trees

Trees of Justice: Giant Sequoia trees at the Library corner.

1971

6

18

Trees

The Heritage Oak - Frankton Walkway. Plaque commemorating the 125 yr old Heritage Oak which was felled in June 2000 after storm damage. Near the former Antrim Arms Hotel on Frankton Road.

2002

68

38

Trees

Arrowtown’s Christmas Tree picea abies, by Rita L. Teele and Anne Maguire - botany, Dudley

2014

92

12

Trees

Historic Trees in the Wakatipu Basin. By Bruce Hamilton. A detailed list of trees recorded in the area.

1995

55

16

Trees

English Oak Felled on Frankton Road. Site of the former Antrim Arms Oak.

2000

65

28

Trees

The Changing Face of a Town: Laurel Bank Tree-felling.

2005

74

14

Trees

Historic Trees of the Queenstown Basin. By Bruce Hamilton

1992

48

2

Trees, notable

Article: Monkey Puzzle Trees at Reidhaven by Rita L. Teele with Jack Reid

2013

89

22

Trees, notable

Article: The Trees of Thurlby Domain by Marion Borrell

2011

85

15

Trusts, Wakatipu Region

Article: Trust-worthy Projects: Announcing  the Wakatipu Region Heritage Trust by Lewis Broadbent

2011

86

4

Tuckett, Frederick

Lake Shipping & Daniel McBride

2001

67

16

Tunnels

Oxenbridge Tunnel: Contributed by E.G. Oxenbridge.

1969

4

5

Tunnels

Scoles Tunnel on the Arrow

1985

34

19

Tunnels

Oxenbridge: Two Old Local Gold Mines by Dr Lindsay R Stewart. Johnny Seffer & the Moonlight Mine. The Oxenbridges. Skippers-Macetown.

1994

52

13

Turner, John

John Turner. By Alan De La Mare. Contributed to the early development of Queenstown.

2001

66

8

Turton, Wesley

Grace's Folly: Originally called 'Hawk's Head',  built in the 1880's for local solicitor Mr W Turton.

1972

8

13

Turton, Wesley

Cemetery Walk - A walk around some of the more notable graves in Queenstown Cemetery

2004

72

14

Turton, Wesley

Queenstown Lawyer 1870 –1922. Owner of Hawkshead house which was also known locally as Grace's Folly.

1992

49

7

Tutuila

Hulbert House. A detailed history.supplement

1983

29

Suppl

Tutuila

A History of Hulbert House. By Ted Sturt

2002

68

16

Twelve Apostles

The Twelve Mile Apostles: Edward Callaghan was the king of the Twelve Mile Apostles.

1983

31

20

Twelve Mile

Twelve Mile Creek Archaeological & Historic Sites Survey by Neville Ritchie

1982

30

6

Upper Wakatipu

Archaeology: Continuation of Article in Issue 25 – Archaeology & Prehistory of the Upper Wakatipu region by Neville Ritchie

1981

26

4

Upper Wakatipu

Archaeology & Prehistory of the Upper Wakatipu region by Neville Ritchie

1980

25

13

Vegetation historical

Lake Hayes/Wai-Whaka-Ata: Case study of changing vegetation - painting by Marion Marquand and photos

2020

103

6

Vegetation historical

Historical vegetation of the Wakatipu Basin by Neill Simpson and Benjamin Teele

2020

103

3

Vehicles

By Bruce Walker: Restoration of vintage truck: 1937 Chevrolet 15cwt pickup belonging to the Allan family

2020

103

14

Veint, Jim

Calendar talk: Buckhams Brewery painting by Lloyd Veint

2016

95

27

Venning, Judith

Article: Queenstown Revisited. By Judith Venning (Simpson)

2006

75

9

Vermin

Vermin Extermination. Innovative mouse trapping. Contributed by W.W. Baillie Invercargill.

1982

30

5

Victoria

The Steamer 'Victoria'. By Alan De La Mare

1995

54

19

Victoria Bridge

Victoria Bridge Hotel. By Alan De La Mare

2000

65

5

Von Tunzelmann

Cemetery Walk - A walk around some of the more notable graves in Queenstown Cemetery

2004

72

8

Von Tunzelmann, Nicholas

The Trip to the Lake: Continuing extract from Lake Wakatipu Mail entitled 'Reminiscences and Troubles of a Wakatipian Pioneer', being a rough sketch of the discovery of the Lakes District.

1970

5

8

Von Tunzelmann, Nicholas

Biography of von Tunzelmann from Alan De La Mare in Southern People, abridged

2010

83

22

Von Tunzelmann, Nicholas

The Trip to the Lake: Continuing extract from Lake Wakatipu Mail entitled 'Reminiscences and Troubles of a Wakatipian Pioneer', being a rough sketch of the discovery of the Lakes District by W.G.Rees &N.B. Von Tunzelmann.

1971

7

8

Von Tunzelmann, Nicholas

Letter to the editor by Peter Chandler. Includes extracts from Marriage Register of St. Peters Church

1972

9

4

Von Tunzelmann, Nicholas

The Trip to the Lake: Continuing extract from Lake Wakatipu Mail entitled 'Reminiscences and Troubles of a Wakatipian Pioneer.'

1969

4

4

Von Tunzelmann, Nicholas

A rough sketch of the discovery of the lakes District by the late Mr N.E. Von Tunzelmann & W.G. Rees

1968

3

6

Von Tunzelmann, Nicholas

150th commemoration of arrival in Wakatipu 2009

2009

82

3

Von Tunzelmann, Nicholas

Report:150th anniversary of arrival in the Wakatipu, by Bill Dolan 2010

2010

83

23

Von Tunzelmann, Nicholas

The Trip to the Lake: Continuing extract from Lake Wakatipu Mail entitled 'Reminiscences and Troubles of a Wakatipian Pioneer', being a rough sketch of the discovery of the Lakes District by W.G.Rees &N.B. Von Tunzelmann.

1972

8

3

Von Tunzelmann, Nicholas

His account of exploration and sheep-farming in the Wakatipu - monologue for People From Our Past 2019

2019

102

8

Von Tunzelmann, Nicholas

Cemetery Walk - A walk around some of the more notable graves in Queenstown Cemetery

2004

72

8

Waibel, Brigitte

Life in Skippers. Essay by  Brigitte Waibel. Winner of the William Rees Memorial Prize.

1992

48

7

Wakatipu

Police in the Wakatipu. Details extracted from official reports submitted to the Provincial Government. 1863 –1868

1992

48

1

Wakatipu

To what extent did the depression affect life in the Lakes District. By Andrea King. Continued from Issue 42,page 9

1989

43

5

Wakatipu

Wakatipu District Place Names compiled by Peter Chandler. (Alphabetical Al–Ar)

1979

22

12

Wakatipu

Reflections on the Wakatipu area: Author & date unknown)

1976

17

15

Wakatipu

A Tour of Local Historical Sites. Descriptive account of a round trip from Queenstown to Arrowtown. Compiled by Ian Daniels.

2001

66

12

Wakatipu

Place Names: Short note on who named the Greenstone, the Remarkables, the Crown Range, Mt. Cecil & Walter Peak.

1974

12

2

Wakatipu

District Place Names compiled by Peter Chandler

1977

19

14

Wakatipu

Early Industry: 1886 –The erecting of a flour mill by Messrs Robertson & Hallenstein at Frankton.

1968

3

8

Wakatipu

Upper Wakatipu Runs: Contributed by Mr. Doug Scott, Rees Valley Station.

1973

10

6

Wakatipu

District Scheme: List of important items registered as being historical, scientific or special interest in the District Scheme

1981

27

13

Wakatipu

The 1930's Depression in the Lakes District; To what extent did the depression affect life in the Lakes District. By Andrea King

1989

42

9

Wakatipu

Reflections on the Wakatipu area by W.M. Rendel

1974

13

14

Wakatipu Cordial Factory

Buckhams Wakatipu Cordial Factory. More than a Centuries Service to Queenstown:

1968

3

5

Wakatipu Heritage Trust

Restoration of the Arrowtown Goal 2017 brief account

2017

98

4

Waldman, Justine

Article: Justine Waldman, an unusual Arrowtowner by Denise Heckler

2013

89

20

Waldman, Justine

Housekeeper for Ferguson family.

2001

67

21

Waldmann, Philip

A Virtual History: Philip Waldmann by Ray Clarkson

1999

62

16

Waldmann, Philip

Fire in Ballarat St, Queenstown 1882 and attempted arson of ‘Nil Desperandum’ by Kirsty Sharpe - calendar talk

2014

92

25

Waldmann, Philip

Nil Desperandum - 2 York Street Queenstown. A brief history of the house built by Philip Waldmann, a German stonemason, in 1877.

2002

68

11

Waldmann, Philip

Queenstown:  A Sequel to the Big Fire in 1882. By Alan De La Mare

1998

61

24

Walker, Bruce

Restoration of vintage truck: 1937 Chevrolet 15cwt pickup belonging to the Allan family

2020

103

14

Walter Peak

Part 2 of Jesse Mackenzie's history of Walter Peak Station

1983

31

3

Walter Peak

The 'Colonel's House' Walter Peak. By Miss Jessie MacKenzie, daughter of Col. Peter MacKenzie.

1977

19

12

War Memorials

History of Arrowtown RSA by Rupert Iles

2009

81

8

Warren Family

Cemetery Walk - A walk around some of the more notable graves in Queenstown Cemetery

2004

72

10

Warren, David (Bill)

Cemetery Walk - A walk around some of the more notable graves in Queenstown Cemetery

2004

72

10

Warren, Margaret Sarah

Cemetery Walk - A walk around some of the more notable graves in Queenstown Cemetery

2004

72

10

Warren, William

Cemetery Walk - A walk around some of the more notable graves in Queenstown Cemetery

2004

72

10

Warren, William

A shareholder in the Wakatipu Steam Navigation Company 1878. (from the article Lake Shipping & Daniel McBride)

2001

67

13

Warren, William

William Warren, Journalist 1833 - 1900. By Alan De La Mare.

1996

57

19

Warren, William Sr

William Warren 1833-1900, proprietor of the Lake Wakatip Mail monologue by Marion Borrell

2020

104

24

Wars

Effects of World War II on Queenstown -by Denise MacMillan, winner of the William Rees Memorial Essay.

1990

44

3

Wars

WWI Field Gun: Where is it Now?

1976

18

10

Wars

Rifle Butts: Concrete Remnants of Different Days. Researched by Becky Reid.

2006

75

12

Wars

Boer War Celebrations in Queenstown

1968

3

4

Water power

New Blacksmiths shop included lathe worked off town water.

1986

37

9

Water Race

Article: Stone Lined Water Race, 18 Hallenstein Street.

2002

68

9

Water Wheel

History of the Frankton Water Wheel. Originally worked the flour mill and then the Frankton Hospital

1972

9

22

Waterworks

Opening of Queenstown's Waterworks - 10 Nov 1884

1984

32

7

Watherston, Nancy

Obituary

1975

15

5

Weedon, Sheila

The Boyne Families of Queenstown & Gore by Sheila Weedon. A detailed History of Robert & Alexander Boyne.

1997

58

4

Weller, Rev R. H.

Prayer at the Dedication of the Rees Memorial,  12th Feb 1978, by Rev. R.H. Weller

1978

20

10

Whakatipu Heritage Trust

Pioneering electricity, and the Whakatipu Heritage Trust’s restoration project by Marion Borrell

2022

108

23

Whalen, J.

Memories of Morven Ferry. By Alva Shaw

1998

60

12

Wharves

The Lakeside Wharves. Excerpt from a report (1940) compiled by Mr. J Powell, ex-Inspector of the Railways Dept.

1973

11

14

White, George

Peacock Residence at Lake Hayes

1981

27

3

White, Isabella

Article:Call the Doctor: early medical practice in the Wakatipu

2013

89

17

Whitechapel

Mining: An Otago Goldfield -The Whitechapel Road at Arrow Junction by Winston Craddock

1972

8

8

Whitechapel Flat

Whitechapel  Flat Gold Mining Community, historical panel  by Pauline Lawrence

2021

106

29

Widowhood

Mrs Nellie Johnstone describes life as a widow in Arrowtown in the early 1900's

1981

27

7

Wilcox, James (Jim)

Wilcox Green - history, by Taylor Reed and Rita Teele in Arrowtown’s Parks and Reserves Part 1

2017

98

32

William's Cottage

The Williams Cottage, by Ray Clarkson

1997

58

3

Williams, John R.

Lake Shipping & Daniel McBride

2001

67

11

Williams, John Ralph

A Virtual History: John Ralph Williams by George Ellingham

1999

62

7

Wilson, D.

Annual Report: Annual Report Year Ending 30 September 1991

1991

47

2

Wilson, D.

Annual Report 1992

1992

49

2

Wilson, Duncan

Obituary

2003

71

7

Wilson, Robert

Robert Wilson's Diary: Reminiscences of  Old Southland Hussar. Describes trip to Qtown, Easter 1865. Contributed by Sarah Broad.

2006

77

19

Wilson, Robert

Lake Shipping & Daniel McBride

2001

67

11

Wing, Edward T.

Demolition of House: Demolition of the house built by Edward T. Wing on the corner of Shotover & Beach Streets.

1967

2

11

Wing, Edward Thomas

A shareholder in the Wakatipu Steam Shipping Company 1885. Lake Shipping & Daniel McBride.

2001

67

15

Winstone, Liz

Teak carving from wreck of the Endeavour in Dusky Sound

2022

108

36

Women

Women's Role: Extract from Weekly News, February 3rd 1910

1975

16

14

Women

On the Goldfields: Essay by Briggita Ingley. Winner of William Rees Memorial Prize 1986

1987

38

13

Women

Maternity Nursing: History of local 'midwifery' & establishment of maternity hospital.

1966

2

9

Women

The Ladies – Fashion & Society Notes: Taken from The Lake County Press, December 8, 1882

1970

5

16

World War 1

In Memoriam: George Cockburn Salmond by Clare Salmond

2018

99

33

Worthington, John Scott

John Scott Worthington 1837 - 1883. By Alan De La Mare.

2003

71

16






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