p.1: First Empire Airmail service between England, Australia and New Zealand. Trans-Tasman services likely by 1937. Kingsford-Smith air mail scheme.
p.2: N.Z.Government considering Trans-Tasman air mail policy. Pan American reciprocal Trans Pacific services. Government involvement with scheme. Potential growth of airmail.
p.3: Proposed airlink extension from Australia to New Zealand. U,K, Air experts to visit New Zealand. Decisions of importance between U.K.Australia and New Zealand of Empire Mail Scheme.
p.4: Trans Tasman air mails conferences. Best routes for Trans Tasman operations.
p.5: Leith's mystery voyage in the Pacific indicating proposed air routes across the Pacific.
p.6: Future of Canton Island on air routes. Expedition to Kermadec to consider radio station operations.
p.6-1 loose page: Centaurus lands after Tasman flight and Pan American Samoan Clipper.
p.6-2 loose page: photos of Centaurus on is southern tour.
p.6-3 loose page: photos of the Centaurus in the South Island.
p.7: no articles.
p.8: Flying boats will meet in New Zealand. Tasman mails, agreement reported.Empire mail service may be delayed.
9.1 loose: Sharing privileges on Pacific air routes.
9.2 loose: Difficulties overcome between USA and New Zealand.
p.9: Imperial Airways plan to test flight to N.Z. Imperial Airways visits four main centres. Capt. J.W.Burgess to command Centaurus visit. Centaurus and Clipper arrivals at weekend. Clipper's trip, Capt Musick in command.
p.10: Auckland becomes world air terminus.Postal rates announced.
p.11: Ocean air routes linked. Thrilling sight, aircrafts arrival.
p.12: Photographs of Centaurus arrival at Auckland.
p.13: Herald editorial featuring the Centaurus arrival and Pan American Clipper arrival. Photographs of the Centaurus and Clipper.
p.14: Flights enjoyed by guests on the Centaurus.
p.15: Tour by Centaurus to southern ports.
p.16: Flight thrills for guests at Wellington, Photo of Capt Burgess, wife and son.
p.17: Touring in Britiain's spacious sky giant, Centaurus.
p.18: Ocean surveys for air services.
p.19: Photos of Centaurus Wellington Harbour, passing Mt Egmont, Waitemata Harbour. Trans Tasman air mails three government planning agreement.
p.20: Photos of Centaurus visit to Lyttleton.
p.21 Photos of Centaurus at Dunedin and guests in flight.
p.22: Flying boat arrives, perfect landing at Lyttleton.
p.23: Giant flying boat at Lyttleton. Freedom of the port. Magnificent spectacle. Dinner to the crew.Visitors to the flying boat. City's welcome.
p.24: Photographs of the Centaurus at Lyttleton.
p.25: First visit photographs of a flying boat to the South Island: The Centaurus to Lyttleton.
p.26: Centaurus ahoy at Dunedin. Captain returns to birth place. Double circuit over city.
p.27: Arrival of the Centaurus at Dunedin. Official welcome. Perfect weather.Greeted by thousands.
p.28: Photographs of the Centaurus at Dunedin.
p.29: Photos of passengers and crew onboard the Centaurus.
p.30:Centaurus returns Dunedin to Auckland Photos of Centaurus back on the Waitemata,and Auckland Harbour Board's informal reception.
p.31: Flying boat's preparation for return to Sydney. Australian Minister's Trans Tasman crossing.
p.32: Sydney flight, departure on Monday. Flight to Sydney , Centaurus ready. Fast Sydney flight.
p.33: Photographs of passengers, farewells, and Centaurus in flight.
p.34: no articles.
p.35: A Trans Tasman air service in view.
p.36: New Zealand to Sydney in a night, plans for the Tasman service. Tasman air mail, early start desired.
Replanning , world air link Tasman Pacific runs, position uncertain.
p.37: Trans Tasman service possibly this year, Tasman link, base in Auckland, triangular route hinted. Tasman service , Auckland base, Wellington later. New flying boats, eight being constructed. In new year, air service links, Tasman and Pacific Boeing's record flight. Air service, Tasman links, joint organisation, N.Z. position not defined.
p.38: Photos of air terminal at Auckland, air terminal sites at Auckland for the initial running of a twice weekly Trans Tasman service.
p.39: The Tasman link, conference in Sydney radio and weather services, negotiations involving UK. Australia and N.Z. for the preparations of fights.Tasman air links not before June. Night flying Melbourne to Perth.All red route British Airlines circling the world. p.40: Air terminal suitability of Auckland. Rival cities, north and south air and shipping links. Air terminal Wellington's claim for flying boat base. Best terminal, air safety factor.
p.41: Rival claims Auckland or Wellington.Air base , Wellington Harbour vagaries of weather. Not suitable, seaplane terminal, Wellington ruled out , weather handicaps, report of committee. Tasman air base, Wellington's claims, committee to meet again. Tasman air base, Wellington's claims, triangular service wanted. Tasman service terminal question, position of Lyttleton, reasons for rejection.
p.42: Getting ready, Auckland airport, flying boat haven. Tasman air mail, the Auckland base,further facilities,repair workshops, office accommodation. Tasman flying, radio installations, Musick Memorial Station. Survey flight likely. Tasman airway safety precautions, scheme for 39 stations.
p.43: Final stages, Tasman air services , progress in Australia. Land machines possible for future services. Tasman flying preparations at Mechanics Bay and tests of radio equipment. Pontoon received from UK for Mechanics Bay. Launches for the Mechanics Bay almost assembled. Fast launches entered service at Mechanics Bay. Tide deflector assembled for installation at Mechanics Bay. World flying , Qantas plans for Tasman services and round world service with Pacific services. Tasman aircraft launched at Short Brothers facility. The Australian aircraft received airworthiness.
p.44: pages 2 and 4 only of press release about aircraft for Imperial Airways and British Airways, The Centaurus flying boat capabilities for the governments of U.K, Australia, and N.Z.
P.45: A trip to Sydney overnight - a speculation on the probable personnel and operating methods of the Trans Tasman air service. This is an interesting and detailed report.
p.45A: (in envelope) contains press release England to New Zealand Air Service . Auckland Terminal now complete.
p.45B: (in envelope) contains press release from Imperial Airways featuring Tasman air services. Also a most interesting and informative historical background.
p.46: Trans-Tasman flight in June, coming service discussed. Plans advanced, flight next month. Coastal trip, Aotearoa in the air. First captains, Tasman services, many coincidences. A Royal inspection. Suva flight, early survey likely, the first step in establishing a projected British air route across the Pacific. Proposed route ,Dominion- San Francisco. Fiji and Honolulu calls.
p.47: A photographic impression of the flying boat ZK-AMA over Auckland. One word, the spelling of the name Aotearoa.
p.48: Preparing an air base, L.E.Turnell on the job. Preparing airways launches.Air base breakwater, Getting the staff together. Pontoons to be taken to Mechanics Bay tomorrow for the dock.
p.49: Dredging air base, harbour board dredge at work in Mechanics Bay. Spare parts for flying boats, propeller blades in the workshop. Inflated buoys for mooring flying boats. Night landing flares to be used at Trans-Tasman air base.
p.50: In the TEAL pantry, spare parts for giant flying boats.
p.51: Preparing for the Trans-Tasman air service, meteorologists at work, photograph of the pontoon, photograph of jars contains small parts,two huge rubber buoys and an engine indicator chart at the workshops.
p.52: To Sydney by air for 25 pounds, a glimpse behind the scenes at TEAL prepares for its big job. This article features controlling interests of TEAL, NZ to U.K.link, staff applications, workshops, F.Maurice Clarke, Burgess, "Mac" McGregor background.
p.53: Weekend pictorial, foretelling the weather for aviators.
p.54: Famous airman's family await him,Mrs Burgess and family await her husband. A flying trip across the world, an impression of flying from Auckland to London.
p.55: Ten hours to Sydney, crossing the Tasman by flying boat. Mrs Burgess and her children await family reunion next month.
p.56: Wide wings on the Waitemata, berthing a flying boat at Mechanics Bay.
p.56A: (Loose page) a pictorial page, Tasman flying boat arrival at Auckland.
p.57: Photographs of aerial view of Mechanics Bay and expected arrival of Pan American Airways Clipper and TEAL flying boat next week.
p.58: Big flights, Aotearoa leaves today, Clipper to start Tuesday.Historic flight, delivering the Aotearoa, start probably Tuesday, calls on journey,Senior officers, Swift machines, cost of 60 thousand pounds each.World junction, two ocean services, meeting on the Waitemata.Flight begun. Flight progress, Aotea at Basra.
p.59: Three hops, Karachi reached. Arrival at Singapore.Arrival at Sourabaya. New Tasman record, arrival of Aotearoa.The landing. Uneventful trip. Regular service in November. Link with New Zealand, design of engines. Photograph of crew after arrival. Weather forecasts Tasman Base service.
p.60: Tasman flying boat arrives at Auckland from Southampton, photographs.
p.61: Fiji visited by flying boat Aotearoa. Survey flight , route to Suva examined.
p.62: Weekend Pictorial, Aotearoa's Pacific flight to Fiji.
p.63: Tasman flight, survey ventures, uneventful crossing.Tasman flight , weekend journey, minister on board. In London, Hon Peter Fraser, Empire Conference, quick trip by air. When Mr Fraser left for London. Empire parleys, Dominion delegate . Fast trip by air, Minister's mission. Safety in the air efficiency of flying boat.
p.64: Aotearoa's second survey flight over the Pacific calling at Tonga and Suva. Servicing the ocean flying boat at Hobsonville. Envelope addressed to L.L.White and signed by Capt Burgess showing Fiji stamp.
p.65: Servicing ocean flying boats facilities at Hobsonville air base. Growing airways staff. TEAL flying boats featuring Capt Burgess, W.J.Craig, and L.Turnill.
p.66: Noted visitor Lord Willingdon arrives on TEAL flying boat. Flying visit Defence Minister, valuable discussions. Sundry "Aotearoa" flights
p.67: Big future, aviation in New Zealand. Engineer at base, H.O.Houchen post as Chief Engineer. Tasman air link, doubts about air service and changes due to war. Tasman airway, coming mail service. Tasman airway, Australia impatient, own minister criticised. Tasman airway , weekly service Australian proposal.Soon now agreement in Australia another hopeful prophecy. Cartoon "I'll fly; I'll fly.
P.68: Flying training,W.J.Craig prospective commander.Night flights, Aotearoa makes landings on harbour. Minister to fly in Aotearoa and visit to Hobsonville. Safety in flying, landing on Manukau harbour. Air service facilities due to restricted visibility at Waitemata and alternatives on Manukau. Night flying, the Aotearoa aloft and tests for first officer. Must be lit, Maori memorial considered to be a possible obstruction.
p.69: Circling the Empire by air, those who have worked behind the scenes to forge the Tasman link will also be quoted as pioneers. Next month,air service ,last negotiations, Auckland makes ready.Tasman fling , activity at base , attention to moorings. Tasman air link, service to begin, return trip weekly and second machine coming. Start long awaited, Auckland equipment, complete facilities and qualified staff ready. Air to Sydney, arrangements completed. Ocean flying,, Sydney to Auckland, second machine trip and early delivery planned.
p.70: Awarua on wing, delivery flight, bound for New Zealand. Tasman airway, arrival in Sydney.Not today, flight postponed. Postage rates, scale announced. Awarua arrives journey of 17 days. Notable pilot, commander of craft, Captain Oscar Garden. Flying honour,women on Awarua, first women to fly from England to New Zealand on a commercial aeroplane.
p.71: Photo second Tasman flying boat in Auckland. Photo of Capt Oscar Garden, his mother and sister to meet him at Auckland.Tasman flying boats, value in defence, available if required. Photo of passengers and crew of flying boat Awarua from England. Tasman link flying boat service ratifying of agreement with Australia.
p.72: sample two colour, red and blue TEAL wine list. Sample two colour blue and black TEAL airfreight label. Sample one colour blue TEAL envelope. Sample two colour red and blue TEAL "Ask the steward for " card. Sample one colour blue "Company Stores" label. Sample one colour red TEAL "Urgent" sticker. Sample two colour blue and black baggage label "E". Sample two colour red and black baggage label "W".
p.73: Empire Airways two colour orange and black photograph of Aotearoa coming to her moorings at Rose Bay, Sydney. Sample one colour blue TEAL flight information card. Sample four colour TEAL "travellers certificate".
p.74: Tasman air link Australian hope starting next week. Tasman air services starting date uncertain. No date yet, agreement initialled, flying boat in readiness. Next Tuesday, Tasman air link, passengers and mail. Delays to airmails not due to censorship. Tasman flying, inaugural journey about ten passengers. Tasman service ,start this morning, first nine passengers, about 41,000 letters.
p.75: First airmail to be carried on regular Tasman service, closer ties, value of aviation, link with Australia, first letters posted.Departure scene official farewell. Photo of Government dinner to mark the inauguration today of the Tasman air service. Photos of Trans-Tasman air service inaugurated. Departure scene official farewell. Sydney welcomes first passenger trip, air chain completed.
P.78: In the clouds, across the Tasman,air travel impressions.Tasman airmail early closing times. Tasman airmail six passengers booked. Successful start, visualising the future, daily service question. Above storm, ten hours occupied, comparatively smooth.Tasman flight, return of Awarua journey in 8 and quarter hours, passengers and small mail.Flying boat Awarua delayed by engine trouble. Tasman flight night crossing, heavy weather met. Awarua's flight , 24 hour postponement, severe Tasman conditions. Tasman flights, Awarua's long crossing , head winds encountered. Tasman crossing , Awarua's return flight , seven passengers carried. Tasman flight, first officer's command. Record flight , Sydney to Auckland takes seven and half hours.
p.79: photo page Inauguration of the regular Trans-Tasman commercial service completes New Zealand's air link with Great Britain. Photos feature Chief Meteorologist, H. Houchen chief of the engineering division, Flight Lieutenant Canavan. E.A. Robinson, flying boat Awarua landing on Waitemata, Aotearoa at Mechanics Bay, flight officers of the Awarua and Aotearoa and officers of the radio division.
p.80: Air service England to Dominion, plans to continue, an alternative route avoiding war zones. Sample to colour card orange and black R.M.A. Aotearoa and Awarua "List of passengers". Sample Qantas brochure, four colour cover, two colour pages blue and black featuring Qantas services. Sample two colour silver and blue TEAL letterhead. Sample two colour blue and black postcards featuring Aotearoa and Awarua.
p.81:TEAL illustration in colour showing three flying boats ZK-AMA, ZK-AMC and ZK-AMB. TEAL eight page folder " Time is no longer your master" and centre page shows cutaway of flying boat.
p.82: TEAL three colour poster 92 x 60cm, orange, blue and black showing illustration of flying boat linking Auckland and Sydney.
p.83: TEAL four colour poster, red, orange, blue and black showing flying boat linking Auckland with Sydney and the associated routes to London.
p.84: Tasman flight, Auckland woman's trip across the Tasman, oldest person to cross the Tasman. Pan- American's help other alternative routes considered due to war considerations. Aircraft wanted to fly stranded passengers on the Niagara to Suva. Photographs of Board of Directors of TEAL for the commencement of the Trans-Tasman services. Photographs of the Aotearoa and Awarua and TEAL base.
p.85: Notes made while crossing the Tasman by Mr Hudson Fysh Managing Director of Qantas. Photo graphs of Aotearoa at Sydney, NZ Trade Commissioner W Taylor makes speech, 41 thousand letters carried for philatelists, passengers greeted on arrival, Capt Burgess with Air Commodore A.T.Cole. First Official Trans -Tasman TEAL menu breakfast and luncheon 30 April 1940.
p.86: Air mail service, Auckland to Australia, an additional trip. Tasman crossing the Awarua's journey, fifteen passengers carried.Tasman air service, link with Pacific services, coordinating timetables with Pan American. Atlantic flying experiments resumed, Ireland to New York by BOAC flying boat.
p.87: Flying safety, aircraft overhaul and extensive engine test. Photographs of propeller assembly, aerial view of Mechanics Bay, aged Tasman flyers with Capt Burgess, H.T.Morton Mayor of Te Kuiti travelled Trans-Tasman.
p.88: Tran-Tasman services, passengers carried. Record activity by TEAL and Pan American, boys air trip, severe storm , trailing aerial fused. Record flight , fast time by Awarua, perfect weather conditions. Twice weekly service may soon be started.
p.89: Records flight and passengers carried. Young man on stretcher.Enemy sea raiders.Photo of NZ Civil Air Ensign flown at TEAL, Mechanics Bay.
p.90: Record mail, Middle East letters. Stop raiders,ship in danger, sea patrol needed. More protection, appeal by senator Flyers mission, leading Australians to visit the United States, the aircraft industry in Australia is of importance. Air argosies, jewels as freight. Easter Island , the annual ship, possibilities are speculated on as a base in any future air services to the Antipodes.Return from Emirau, two young men and survivors of the Rangitane return to Auckland. Two airlines cross the Pacific, a prediction that two airlines will soon link Australia and the USA.
p.91:Airport facilities, a need for expansion of facilities, larger airport , building alterations, Mechanics Bay extensions brought about by great increase in traffic. Valuable work, Empire air routes quoted by Mr Hudson Fysh of Qantas. TEAL press advertisement " Save those valuable days". Photographs TEAL crew with packages of vaccine and serum, swimming race at Mechanics Bay,Auckland's aerial signpost at TEAL office. Civil aviation ,impetus after the war, Tasman fling boat Aotearoa puts back for adjustment. Record trip, Tasman crossing, flight under 7 hours.
p.92: Commercial flying, air transport essential in peace and war.
p.93: Weekend pictorial, Air services link New Zealand and the world.
p.94: Civil aircraft link Empire at war. photographs TEAL increased building at Mechanics Bay. Hon Peter Fraser farewells New Zealand. Prime Minister's party leave for England. Cover page Qantas Gazette June 1941.
p.95: TEAL statistics for the period 30 April 1940 to March 31 1941. Cover page, Better Business 31 June 1941 showing F.Maurice Clarke and Hon . Peter Fraser.