News, articles and photos
In this section you can find news stories, articles and photos that record some of the interesting events, developments and people in the Institute’s past.
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Wellington 1903
Mr Braund became a member of the Institute
Grey Street, Wellington, photographed by Muir and Moodie circa 1 December 1903. The photograph shows commercial premises on both sides of the street, with a sign advertising the "Post Office Hotel, E Wilson", on the right. Further along is Queen's Chambers housing Henry Hughes' patent office, and Munt, Cottrell and Co Ltd. To the left of Queen's Chambers are the Wellington Harbour Board offices. In the left foreground are the offices of accountant Victor Maurice Braund.
Reproduced by kind permission of the Alexander Turnbull Library
Permission of the Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington,
New Zealand, must be obtained before any re-use of this image.
Hazelwoods in the early 1900s
A group of men and women, standing outside J A Hazelwoods in Upper Hutt. They are from left to right: L Greenwood, H Hazelwood (brother of J A), J Gillies, P Hazelwood, J A Hazelwood, W N Pepperill, Fred Hill (baker), F L Brace (accountant), George Morgan (Akatarawa farmer). A horse-drawn vehicle (side car) with two men is standing towards the left end of the store. Photograph taken by C Davies circa early 1900s.
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New Zealand, must be obtained before any re-use of this image.
Peter Barr
Peter Barr, first President of the New Zealand Society of Accountants, photographed by Stanley Polkinghorne Andrew in 1913. Peter Barr was born in Dunedin in 1861, and was the President of the Society from 1909 to 1912.
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Public accountant in Christchurch, 1923
Intersection of High, Manchester and Lichfield Streets, Christchurch, on 8 May 1923. A building called `Ridley's [?] Buildings' is in the centre and houses Singer Sewing Machine Co. Also visible are signs advertising the businesses of J Rhodes – hatter, J O McGillivray – public accountant, Mrs Penhalluriack – confectioner, and Strange's. Photograph taken by Robert Percy Moore.
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New Zealand, must be obtained before any re-use of this image.
Napier earthquake
Removal of a safe from the Bank of New Zealand in Napier, after the 1931 earthquake. Accountant F Dewhurst (looking at camera) and bank manager L C Friend (far right) are alongside the F G Smith & Co trailer. Other men, and the photographer, are unidentified.
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New Zealand, must be obtained before any re-use of this image.
Napier earthquake
Moving silver coin from Napier's Bank of New Zealand safe after the 1931 earthquake. From left to right: Accountant F Dewhurst (with shovel), L C Friend junior, Mr Coles (representing the safe manufacturer), bank manager L C Friend, and two unidentified workmen. Photographer unknown.
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New Zealand, must be obtained before any re-use of this image.