BOOK RESOURCES
Schaub, George, How to Photograph in Natural Light, (2000), Mechanicsburg, PA: Stackpole Books
Freeman, Richard, The Encyclopedia of practical photography, (1985) London: Macdonald
Oakura, Koru and Kirihau Schools Combined Jubilee, 1876-1956: Jubilee Celebrations, May 18th, 19th and 20th, 1957: eighty years of progress, (1957), New Plymouth: Avery Press
Te Kiri School 75th Jubilee: 23rd, 24th, 25th May 1975
A School and its story: celebrating the centenary of the Fitzroy School, New Plymouth, 1882-1982, (1982), New Plymouth: Fitzroy School Centennial Committee
Milne, Sarah, Photographs by Rob Tucker, The Thrill of the Chase: celebrating hunting with harrier hounds in New Zealand, (2003), Auckland: Tandem Press
Barrowman, Rachel, The Turnbull: a library and its world, (1995), Auckland: Auckland University Press in association with the Historical Branch, Department of Internal Affairs
ARTEFACT RESOURCES
Box Brownie Camera Manufactured by Kodak Ltd in London, England, with attachment of for flash equipment. c.1930
Motion picture camera (Kodak), 8mm with 13mm Kodak Cine Ektanon lens and a nested carrying handle - there is a film in the camera.
A poster advertising the New Plymouth Camera Club meetings, undated.
Stereographic view depicting a tiny waterfall and stream amongst rocks, vegetation and debris. Branches and roots are strewn about. Black and white photographs on card.
WEBLINKS
Puke Ariki is not responsible for the content of these external websites.
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow - a biography and collection of his poems.
Kodak Box Brownie - an overview of the camera that was to become a "cultural icon, a tool for the masses"
Rob Tucker - Photographer
Photobank - photographic agency where many of Robert Wells' photographs are kept
Alexander Turnbull Library - The Alexander Turnbull Library holds New Zealand's documentary research collections including some of Robert Wells' photos
Alzheimers New Zealand - National Office and Resource Centre
RELATED TARANAKI STORIES
Inventor A.W. Reid Leads the Way
Mokau Life Upstream Battle
Mokau River Holds Stories of the Past
EDUCATION
TreasureLink
A weekly resource for teachers based on a Taranaki Story. Activities, ideas for more study and links to Puke Ariki's treasures:
PLACES TO VISIT
Mokau River Cruises takes you up the Mokau River on a three-hour excursion in an historic cream boat - Cygnet. During the summer months, the cruises depart twice daily at 11am and 3pm, and visit the beautiful Mackford Cottage Garden and Weaving Studio. As the self-proclaimed "Whitebait capital of New Zealand", you can also sample this delicacy at the Whitebait Inn in Mokau. The excursion costs $30 for adults, and $15 for children, with scrummy whitebait fritters and omelettes starting at $10. For more information:
View the website
Phone 06 752 9775
ORGANISATIONS
New Plymouth Photography Club
Contact: Steve Hart - President
Phone: (06) 753 2522
Inglewood Photography Appreciation Group
Contact: Margaret Bake
Phone: (06) 756 6232
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