Upper Hutt (N.Z.)

Scope and Contents A collection of handwritten notes, correspondence, movie advertisements and newspaper clippings. The correspondence is from Geoffrey Nye of New Zealand Picture Supplies Ltd. and is addressed to Angus McCurdy regarding payments and acquiring film programmes. Also included is a film programme for 'Mac's Movies' for the week following Saturday January 6, 1923. The newspaper clippings are also regarding 'Mac's Movies' and their screenings. The date range of the collection is c. 1913 - 1931, not...

Scope and Contents Contains a series of newspaper clippings, two issues of 'The South Wairarapa Sentinel', one issue of 'Leader', some handwritten biographical material on both Angus McCurdy and Mary Anne McCurdy, the latter of which is also accompanied by a portrait negative. the newspaper articles provide biographical detail of Mr. and Mrs. McCurdy, the later newspaper articles detail what remained of McCurdy's presence in Upper Hutt, such as his property or his legacy as mayor. Also included is an article...

Scope and Contents Contains a series of documents pertaining to Angus McCurdy's time in Hutt Valley local politics. Includes a proposal to establish a public hall in Upper Hutt, a prospectus of the Upper Hutt Union Public Hall Company , Ltd., handwritten notes and some sketches of the proposed structure. Also includes a introductory pamphlet to the new Majestic theatre in Upper Hutt (1928), a photocopy of 'The Independent' from May 16 1914 and some miscellaneous meeting notes of the reception committee. The...