Special New Zealand Herald supplement commemorating the Auckland Harbour Board Centenary 1871-1971
Maker and role
New Zealand Herald, Maker
Production date
31 Mar 1971
Object detail
Accession number
MSS-0141-2
Maker
Description
Complete supplementary issue. Includes articles on: early European discovery and settlement in relation to Manukau and Waitemata harbours; the development of Auckland Ports' 11 wharves; building additions to the central city waterfront; steamship services in Auckland; the first fully cellular container ship; maritime recreation and sports including yachting; shipping facilities on the North Shore in relation to the Chelsea Sugar Works and the Devonport naval base; the scheme to create canals "Whau" and "Tamaki" between the Manukau and Waitemata harbours; the Te Awhina tug; Calliope Dock; passenger transport by ship; and the repair and maintenance of docks. There is advertising content from a number of Auckland and wider New Zealand businesses.
Media/Materials
Physical description
14 numbered pages : illustrations ; 60 x 43 cm
Record level
Item
Credit line
New Zealand Herald. 31 Mar 1971. Special New Zealand Herald supplement commemorating the Auckland Harbour Board Centenary 1871-1971, MSS-0141-2. Walsh Memorial Library, The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
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