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Photograph of Susan Allen
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph of Susan Allen taken by Elise Rutherford as part of the "Biography, photography and women's earthquake stories" project.
Photograph of Rosemary Baird
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A photograph of Rosemary Baird taken by Hannah Watkinson as part of the "Biography, photography and women's earthquake stories" project.
Photograph of Mary Holmes
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A photograph of Mary Holmes taken by Elise Rutherford as part of the "Biography, photography and women's earthquake stories" project.
Photograph of Ngaire Robertson
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A photograph of Ngaire Robertson taken by Abi Keene as part of the "Biography, photography and women's earthquake stories" project.
Photograph of Ruth Todd
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A photograph of Ruth Todd taken by Hannah Watkinson as part of the "Biography, photography and women's earthquake stories" project.
Photograph of Jade Rutherford
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A photograph of Jade Rutherford taken by Bayley Corfield as part of the "Biography, photography and women's earthquake stories" project.
Photograph of Peggy Kelly
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A photograph of Peggy Kelly taken by Elise Rutherford as part of the "Biography, photography and women's earthquake stories" project.
Photograph of Lois Herbert
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A photograph of Lois Herbert taken by Chrissy Kouwenhoven as part of the "Biography, photography and women's earthquake stories" project.
Photograph of Amber Henderson
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A photograph of Amber Henderson taken by Bayley Corfield as part of the "Biography, photography and women's earthquake stories" project.
Photograph of Raewyn Iketau
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A photograph of Raewyn Iketau taken by Hannah Watkinson as part of the "Biography, photography and women's earthquake stories" project.
Eclipse of the Moon
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A copy of an article extracted from page 1 of The Star newspaper, published on 25 May 1910. The article is titled, "Eclipse of the Moon".
The Eclipse of the Sun
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A copy of an article extracted from page 3 of The Press newspaper, published on 4 February 1897. The article is titled, "The Eclipse of the Sun".
The Transit of Venus
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A copy of an article extracted from page 3 of The Star newspaper, published on 7 December 1882. The article is titled, "The Transit of Venus".
Among the Stars: An evening with a telescope
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A copy of an article extracted from page 8 of The Star newspaper, published on 13 May 1899. The article is titled, "Among the Stars: An evening with a telescope".
Mr Townsend's Telescope: A peep at the sun
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A copy of an article extracted from page 6 of The Press newspaper, published on 27 May 1891. The article is titled, "Mr Townsend's Telescope: A peep at the sun".
Terry Binding WEMO Photograph 11
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A photograph of the earthquake damage to a letter box on a residential property in Christchurch.
BeckerFraserPhotos September 2010 photograph 073
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Flooding along Avonside Drive. The power poles along the road are on an outward lean due to liquefaction at the base. Concrete blocks have been pushed up against them to keep them upright.
Photograph of 127-139 Manchester Street (1)
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A photograph of the earthquake damage to 127-133 Manchester Street.
All Right? Social Media: Facebook Profile Picture 17
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An image used as a St Patricks Day profile picture on the All Right? Facebook page. The image reads, "It's all right to feel lucky." All Right? posted the image on their Facebook page on 17 March 2014 at 11:00am.
Hawkey, Allan Charles, 1941- :"You relocated to the Waikato from where?" 2…
Images, Alexander Turnbull Library
A man chats over the fence with a newcomer to the area who is digging a vegetable patch. The newcomer is wearing a red and black striped jersey, his dog wears a red and black dog-coat and there are red and black curtains in the windows of the house. The passer-by wonders where the newcomer has located to the Waikato from. The colours make it obvious that he is from Christchurch. Context - People moving away from Christchurch following the earthquake of 22 February 2011. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Life in the South Island.. 20 September 2010
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The cartoon's title is 'Life in the South Island'. A man wonders aloud to his wife when the 'plague of locusts' will arrive as they have had 'collapsing finance companies, earthquakes' and 'heavy snow damage'. Refers to the collapse of South Canterbury Finance, the earthquake of 4th September, and more recently, heavy snow in Southland that has caused roofs to collapse. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Winter, Mark, 1958-:[Christchurch Cathedral after the earthquake] 1 March …
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The cartoon shows Christchurch Cathedral shattered and with its steeple gone after the earthquake on 22 February 2011. The words 'The oSCARs' (wordplay on 'Oscars' and 'scars') are in the top left corner and the text 'The worst picture' are in the centre. A second version shows an 'Oscar' statuette with a crown on its head. Context - The Christchurch earthquake 22 February 2011 and the 2011 Oscars - annual film awards. Two versions of this cartoon are available Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
2010 [Canterbury earthquake]. 31 December 2010
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The title reads 'All shook up.... The cartoon shows the year '2010' shaking and dropping bits off the ends of the numbers. A second version has pupils inside the two zeros so that they look like eyes. Context - The Christchurch earthquake of 4 September 2010 and aftershocks which are continuing into 2011. 'All shook up' is the name of a song made famous by Elvis Presley. Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).
Brockie, Robert Ellison, 1932-:'Where was that Kiwi moonman when we wanted…
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The cartoon shows members of the 'Japan Seismic Institute studying an earthquake graph; one of them says 'Where was that Kiwi moonman when we wanted him?' Depicted also is thew 'moonman' Ken Ring as a wizard studying an astrological chart. Behind them all Japan is depicted as a devastated wasteland. Context - the Japanese earthquake and tsunami of 4th March 2011 and the present threat of a nuclear catastrophe. Also the so-called Moon Man, astrologer Ken Ring, who predicted that Christchurch would be hit by a huge earthquake today (20 March 2011). His claims have terrified Cantabrians and led to people fleeing Christchurch. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Nisbet, Alistair, 1958-: Christchurch displays portaloos... 8 March 2011
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Text at top left reads 'Christchurch display portaloos' Four different styles of portaloo are shown; the "Merivale", the 'Sumner", the "Heritage" and the "Eastsider"; someone inside the 'Eastsider says 'At least I'm open plan AND mobile!' Context - After the tow Christchurch earthquakes and hundreds of aftershocks that have hit Christchurch one of the problems is lack of toilets because of damage to buildings and also damage to sewage systems so many portaloos and chemical toilets have been sent to Christchurch. However many people have resorted to the good old kiwi way and dug long-drops in the backyard. A website 'showusyourlongdrop.co.nz' has been developed by Christchurch man Jason Moore, who was inspired by photographs of Christchurch dunnies uploaded to Facebook. There has been a competition. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Nisbet, Alistair, 1958-: NZ city strengthening? 6 March 2011
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Text at the top of the cartoon reads 'NZ city strengthening?' A whole city enclosed in a glass dome and balanced on huge springs intended to make it earthquake resistant rocks as another aftershock hits. Context - Two earthquakes and hundreds of aftershocks have hit Christchurch, the first on 4 September 2010 and a second more devastating one on 22 February 2011. There has been great emphasis on making heritage buildings that are rebuilt and all new buildings earthquake resistant. The example in the cartoon is perhaps a Springs-with-damper base isolator. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Winter, Mark 1958-:[Christchurch earthquake] "These deaths are our greates…
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The cartoon shows the name in large capital letters 'Christchurch' with the 't' drawn as the Christian cross symbol. Below is text reading '"These deaths are our greatest loss. They remind us that buildings are just buildings, roads just roads, but people are irreplaceable" John Key' Context - The very severe Christchurch earthquake of 22 February 2011 in which probably more than 200 people died. Two versions of this cartoon are available Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Nisbet, Alistair, 1958-: The next stage in earthquake prediction?... 27 Ja…
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The title is 'The next stage in earthquake prediction?... Six images show 'aromatherapists', auctioneers', chiropractors', fortune tellers', a 'sixth sense' and 'psychics'. Context - reference to all the unscientific ways of trying to predict earthquakes particularly dear to the hearts of Christchurch people who are enduring numerous aftershocks following the earthquake of 4th September 2010. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
"Hey Phil... It's a 'Dear John' letter..." 8 September 2010
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The Queen tells Prince Philip that she has received a 'Dear John' letter from PM John Key and that it 'seems the earth has moved for him back in NZ'. Text above reads 'Keynote'. In a second version the queen says that John Key 'preferred to stay at home 'cos the earth moved'. A third version refers to the decision of the PM to remain in New Zealand because of the Christchurch earthquake instead of going on a trip to Europe with his wife during which they were to have stayed at the invitation of the Queen at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. Quantity: 3 digital cartoon(s).
Nisbet, Alistair, 1958-: [Debate about the fate of heritage buildings afte…
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Text at top left reads 'Don't forget rubbish day' The cartoon is a large wheelie bin stacked high with debris from 'old dunger buildings'. Someone in a damaged house nearby says 'Good riddance!' Context - Two earthquakes and hundreds of aftershocks have hit Christchurch, the first on 4 September 2010 and a second more devastating one on 22 February 2011. Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee may or may not have actually used the words 'old dungers' to describe some of Christchurch's heritage buildings that are not worth keeping but he might as well have done because many people believe that this is the way he thinks. Debate about which heritage buildings should be kept and which demolished has begun along with debate about how the city should be rebuilt. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).