Album documenting the Pacific cruise of Lord Ranfurly on HMS Mildura in October 1900, and the annexation for New Zealand of the Cook Islands and Niue.
(PA1-q-633)

Contributors:	Ross, Malcolm, 1862-1930 (as the photographer)
Subjects:	Ranfurly family Buildings - Cook Islands Palaces - Cook Islands Rites and ceremonies - Cook Islands Governors Flags Flags - Cook Islands Flagpoles - Cook Islands
Places:	Cook Islands Kermadec Islands

Contents

Annexation of the Cook Islands; The Earl of Ranfurly's cruise on board HMS Mildura [JPEG Image]

[Annexation of the Cook Islands; The Earl of Ranfurly's cruise on board HMS Mildura]. (PA1-q-633-01)

[October 1900]
Clipping and manuscript map mounted on album page, 253 x 314 mm (page size).

Scope & Content

Clipping from The Press of 1 November 1900, featuring an editorial announcing an account of the voyage of the Mildura, and a manuscript map of the voyage by Lieutenant Ellis of the Mildura.

Annexation of the Cook Islands [JPEG Image]

[Annexation of the Cook Islands]. (PA1-q-633-02)

[October 1900]
Clippings mounted on album page, 253 x 314 mm (page size).

Scope & Content

Clipping from The Press, featuring a cable from Malcolm Ross dated 9 October 1900, describing the annexation of the Cook Islands.

Subjects:	Ranfurly family
Places:	Cook Islands

Annexation of the Cook Islands and Niue [JPEG Image]

[Annexation of the Cook Islands and Niue]. (PA1-q-633-03)

[October 1900]
Clippings mounted on album page, 253 x 314 mm (page size).

Scope & Content

Clipping from The Press, 1 November 1900, featuring an account by Malcolm Ross on the voyage of Lord Ranfurly and party on HMS Mildura, and the annexation of the Cook Islands and Niue.

Subjects:	Ranfurly family
Places:	Cook Islands

[Annexation of the Cook Islands and Niue]. (PA1-q-633-04)

[1 November 1900]
Clippings mounted on album page, 253 x 314 mm (page size).

Scope & Content

Clipping from The Press, 1 November 1900, featuring interviews with Lord Ranfurly and Colonel Gudgeon on the voyage of Lord Ranfurly and party on HMS Mildura, and the annexation of the Cook Islands and Niue.

Subjects:	Ranfurly family
Places:	Cook Islands

Lord Ranfurly with officers of HMS Mildura at Lyttelton, and HMS Mildura at Rarotonga [JPEG Image]

[Lord Ranfurly with officers of HMS Mildura at Lyttelton, and HMS Mildura at Rarotonga]. (PA1-q-633-05)

[7 and 8 October 1900, and 31 October 1900]
Two photographic prints mounted on album page, 253 x 314 mm (page size).

Scope & Content

Two photographs taken by Malcolm Ross on the cruise of HMS Mildura to the Cook Islands, Niue and Tonga, October 1900, during which the Cook Islands and Niue were annexed on behalf of New Zealand.

The upper photograph (PA1-q-633-05-1) shows Lord Ranfurly (middle row, left) and Charles Hill-Trevor (top row, 2d from left) with officers of the Mildura aboard the vessel in Lyttelton at the end of the cruise, on 31 October 1900.

The lower photograph (PA1-q-633-05-2) shows the Mildura at Rarotonga on 8 October 1900.

Subjects:	Ranfurly, Uchter John Mark Knox, 5th Earl, 1856-1933 Trevor, Charles Edward Hill-Trevor, 3rd Baron, 1863-1950 Ranfurly family Mildura (Ship) Sailors
Places:	Lyttelton Rarotonga

Rarotonga, during the visit of HMS Mildura with Lord Ranfurly and party [JPEG Image]

[Rarotonga, during the visit of HMS Mildura with Lord Ranfurly and party]. (PA1-q-633-06)

[7 and 8 October 1900]
Three photographic prints mounted on album page, 253 x 314 mm (page size).

Scope & Content

Three photographs taken by Malcolm Ross on the cruise of HMS Mildura to the Cook Islands, Niue and Tonga, October 1900, during which the Cook Islands and Niue were annexed on behalf of New Zealand.

The upper photograph (PA1-q-633-06-1) shows Walter Edward Gudgeon, British Resident in the Cook Islands, on board the Mildura.

The centre photograph (PA1-q-633-06-2) shows a scene in Rarotonga.

The lower photograph (PA1-q-633-06-03) shows the church at Avarua, Rarotonga, where the vice-regal party attended a service on 7 October 1900.

Subjects:	Gudgeon, Walter Edward, 1841-1920 Ranfurly family Mildura (Ship) Colonial administrators Churches - Rarotonga (Cook Islands)
Places:	Rarotonga

[Rarotonga, during the visit of HMS Mildura with Lord Ranfurly and party]. (PA1-q-633-07)

[7 and 8 October 1900]
Two photographic prints mounted on album page, 253 x 314 mm (page size).

Scope & Content

Two photographs taken by Malcolm Ross on the cruise of HMS Mildura to the Cook Islands, Niue and Tonga, October 1900, during which the Cook Islands and Niue were annexed on behalf of New Zealand.

The upper photograph (PA1-q-633-07-1) shows the house of Tinomana Ariki at Arorangi, Rarotonga.

The lower photograph (PA1-q-633-07-02) shows a church and cemtery on Rarotonga.

Subjects:	Tinomana Ariki fl 1890s Ranfurly family Cemeteries - Cook Islands Churches - Rarotonga (Cook Islands) Dwellings - Cook Islands
Places:	Rarotonga

Lord Ranfurly landing at Rarotonga [JPEG Image]

[Lord Ranfurly landing at Rarotonga]. (PA1-q-633-08)

[8 October 1900]
Two photographic prints mounted on album page, 253 x 314 mm (page size).

Scope & Content

Lord Ranfurly and party landing on Rarotonga from HMS Mildura. Photographs taken 8 October 1900 by Malcolm Ross.

Contents of PA1-q-633-08

Crew of HMS Mildura landing at Rarotonga [JPEG Image]

[Crew of HMS Mildura landing at Rarotonga]. (PA1-q-633-08-1)

8 October 1900
1 b&w original photographic print.Silver gelatin print 108 x 152 mm mounted on album page 253 x 314 mm.

Scope & Content

Members of the crew of HMS Mildura landing at Rarotonga, photographed on 8 October 1900 by Malcolm Ross.

Subjects:	Ranfurly family
Places:	Rarotonga

Notes

Inscriptions: Album page - beneath image: Landing Rarotonga 8 Oct. 1900

[Lord Ranfurly landing at Rarotonga]. (PA1-q-633-08-2)

[8 October 1900]
1 b&w original photographic print.Silver gelatin print 110 x 152 mm mounted on album page 253 x 314 mm.

Scope & Content

Lord Ranfurly landing at Rarotonga, prior to the annexation of Rarotonga for New Zealand, photographed on 8 October 1900 by Malcolm Ross. HMS Mildura may be seen in the background.

Subjects:	Ranfurly, Uchter John Mark Knox, 5th Earl, 1856-1933 Ranfurly family Mildura (Ship)
Places:	Rarotonga

Notes

The date in the album caption is incorrect. The correct date was supplied by Charles Hill-Trevor's diary (PA1-f-143).

Inscriptions: Album page - beneath image: Landing Rarotonga 7 Oct 1900

The Arikis of Rarotonga. (PA1-q-633-09)

[7 and 8 October 1900]
Two photographic prints mounted on album page, 253 x 314 mm (page size).

Scope & Content

Two photographs taken by Malcolm Ross on the cruise of HMS Mildura to the Cook Islands, Niue and Tonga, October 1900, during which the Cook Islands and Niue were annexed on behalf of New Zealand.

The upper photograph (PA1-q-633-09-1), with the caption "Visiting Queen Makea, Rarotonga", shows a large group of sailors, European civilians and Rarotongans outside the home of Makea Takau.

The lower photograph (PA1-q-633-09-02) shows a group of ariki from Rarotonga, which includes Makea Takau (seated, left) and her husband, Ngamaru Rongotini (standing, 3d from left).

Subjects:	Makea Takau, d 1911 Ngamaru Rongotini d 1903 Ranfurly family Tribal chiefs - Cook Islands Cook Islanders - Clothing and dress
Places:	Rarotonga

[Rarotonga, during the visit of HMS Mildura with Lord Ranfurly and party]. (PA1-q-633-10)

[7 and 8 October 1900]
2 b&w original photographic prints.Two photographic prints mounted on album page, 253 x 314 mm (page size).

Scope & Content

Two photographs taken by Malcolm Ross on the cruise of HMS Mildura to the Cook Islands, Niue and Tonga, October 1900, during which the Cook Islands and Niue were annexed on behalf of New Zealand.

The upper photograph (PA1-q-633-10-1) shows a group of young women on Rarotonga.

The lower photograph (PA1-q-633-10-02) shows a group of people on a beach at Rarotonga.

Subjects:	Ranfurly family Women - Cook Islands Cook Islanders - Clothing and dress
Places:	Rarotonga

Notes

Photographs identified from their location within the album.

The original negative from which PA1-Q-633-10-1 was made is housed at 1/2-021262-G.

[Rarotonga, during the visit of HMS Mildura with Lord Ranfurly and party]. (PA1-q-633-11)

8 October 1900
2 b&w original photographic prints.Two photographic prints mounted on album page, 253 x 314 mm (page size).

Scope & Content

Two photographs taken by Malcolm Ross on the cruise of HMS Mildura to the Cook Islands, Niue and Tonga, October 1900, during which the Cook Islands and Niue were annexed on behalf of New Zealand.

The upper photograph (PA1-q-633-11-1) shows a group of people on the wharf at Rarotonga for the departure of Lord Ranfurly.

The lower photograph (PA1-q-633-11-02) shows the official landing of Lord Ranfurly (2d from left) at the wharf at Avarua, Rarotonga, prior to annexing the Cook Islands for New Zealand.

Subjects:	Ranfurly, Uchter John Mark Knox, 5th Earl, 1856-1933 Ranfurly family Colonial administrators
Places:	Avarua

Notes

The original negative from which PA1-q-633-11-2 was made is at 1/2-021251-G.

Reading the proclamation declaring Rarotonga part of the British Empire, Oct 8. 1900 [JPEG Image]

Reading the proclamation declaring Rarotonga part of the British Empire, Oct 8. 1900. (PA1-q-633-12)

8 October 1900
1 b&w original photographic print.Silver gelatin print 153 x 212 mm mounted on album page 253 x 314 mm.

Scope & Content

Lord Ranfurly (at centre, in cocked hat) reading the proclamation declaring Rarotonga part of the British Empire. Photograph taken by Malcolm Ross on the cruise of HMS Mildura to the Cook Islands, Niue and Tonga, October 1900, during which the Cook Islands and Niue were annexed on behalf of New Zealand.

Subjects:	Ranfurly, Uchter John Mark Knox, 5th Earl, 1856-1933 Ranfurly family Colonial administrators Annexation - Cook Islands
Places:	Avarua

Notes

The original negative from which this print was made is housed at 1/2-021257-G.

Inscriptions: Album page - beneath image: Reading the Proclamation declaring Rarotonga part of the British Empire Oct 8. 1900.

Mangaia, during the visit of HMS Mildura with Lord Ranfurly and party [JPEG Image]

[Mangaia, during the visit of HMS Mildura with Lord Ranfurly and party]. (PA1-q-633-13)

[7 and 8 October 1900]
3 b&w original photographic prints.Three photographic prints mounted on album page, 253 x 314 mm (page size).

Scope & Content

Three photographs taken by Malcolm Ross on the cruise of HMS Mildura to the Cook Islands, Niue and Tonga, October 1900, during which the Cook Islands and Niue were annexed on behalf of New Zealand.

The upper left photograph (PA1-q-633-13-1) shows men, women and children from Mangaia watching the annexation ceremony on Mangaia, 10 October 1900.

The right-hand photograph (PA1-q-633-13-2) shows Lieutenant Ellis of HMS Mildura fixing the true position of Rarotonga for the annexation proclamation, 8 October 1900.

The lower left photograph (PA1-q-633-13-3) shows men, women and children from Mangaia watching the annexation ceremony, 10 October 1900.

Subjects:	Ranfurly family Colonial administrators Annexation - Cook Islands Men - Cook Islands Women - Cook Islands
Places:	Mangaia

[Mangaia, during the visit of HMS Mildura with Lord Ranfurly and party]. (PA1-q-633-14)

[10 and 11 October 1900]
2 b&w original photographic prints.Clipping and two photographic prints mounted on album page, 253 x 314 mm (page size).

Scope & Content

Two photographs taken by Malcolm Ross on the cruise of HMS Mildura to the Cook Islands, Niue and Tonga, October 1900, during which the Cook Islands and Niue were annexed on behalf of New Zealand.

The upper photograph (PA1-q-633-14-1) shows a road on Mangaia, 10 October 1900.

The lower photograph (PA1-q-633-14-2) shows children from Mangaia, 10 October 1900.

Subjects:	Ranfurly family Women - Cook Islands
Places:	Mangaia

[Mangaia, during the visit of HMS Mildura with Lord Ranfurly and party]. (PA1-q-633-15)

[10 October 1900]
2 b&w original photographic prints.Clipping and two photographic prints mounted on album page, 253 x 314 mm (page size).

Scope & Content

Two photographs taken by Malcolm Ross on the cruise of HMS Mildura to the Cook Islands, Niue and Tonga, October 1900, during which the Cook Islands and Niue were annexed on behalf of New Zealand.

The upper photograph (PA1-q-633-15-1) shows a group of people on Mangaia, 10 October 1900, probably gathered for the annexation proclamation.

The lower photograph (PA1-q-633-15-2) shows King John of Mangaia, 10 October 1900.

Subjects:	John, King of Mangaia, Cook Islands, fl 1900 Ranfurly family Men - Cook Islands Tribal chiefs - Cook Islands
Places:	Mangaia

[Mangaia, during the visit of HMS Mildura with Lord Ranfurly and party]. (PA1-q-633-16)

[10 October 1900]
2 b&w original photographic prints.Two photographic prints mounted on album page, 253 x 314 mm (page size).

Scope & Content

Two photographs taken by Malcolm Ross on the cruise of HMS Mildura to the Cook Islands, Niue and Tonga, October 1900, during which the Cook Islands and Niue were annexed on behalf of New Zealand.

The upper photograph (PA1-q-633-16-1) shows a group of men with an outrigger canoe inside the reef at Mangaia, 10 October 1900.

The lower photograph (PA1-q-633-16-2) shows Lord Ranfurly (4th from left, wearing white) landing on Mangaia by outrigger canoe, 10 October 1900.

Subjects:	Ranfurly, Uchter John Mark Knox, 5th Earl, 1856-1933 Ranfurly family Cook Islanders - Canoes Colonial administrators Men - Cook Islands
Places:	Mangaia

Notes

PA1-q-633-16-2 identified from PA1-f-143, page 10.

[Mangaia, during the visit of HMS Mildura with Lord Ranfurly and party]. (PA1-q-633-17)

[10 October 1900]
2 b&w original photographic prints.Two photographic prints mounted on album page, 253 x 314 mm (page size).

Scope & Content

Two photographs taken by Malcolm Ross on the cruise of HMS Mildura to the Cook Islands, Niue and Tonga, October 1900, during which the Cook Islands and Niue were annexed on behalf of New Zealand.

The upper photograph (PA1-q-633-17-1) shows Lord Ranfurly (3d from left), landing on Mangaia from an outrigger canoe, 10 October 1900. Colonel Gudgeon is standing at the extreme left.

The lower photograph (PA1-q-633-17-2) shows a group of people watching the landing of Lord Ranfurly on Mangaia, 10 October 1900.

Subjects:	Ranfurly, Uchter John Mark Knox, 5th Earl, 1856-1933 Gudgeon, Walter Edward, 1841-1920 Ranfurly family Cook Islanders - Canoes Colonial administrators Men - Cook Islands Women - Cook Islands Cook Islanders - Clothing and dress
Places:	Mangaia

Notes

PA1-q-633-17-1 identified from PA1-f-143, page 10.

[Mangaia, during the visit of HMS Mildura with Lord Ranfurly and party]. (PA1-q-633-18)

[10 October 1900]
1 b&w original photographic print.Clipping and one photographic print mounted on album page, 253 x 314 mm (page size).

Scope & Content

Clipping describing the awarding of a Royal Humane Society medal to a young man from Mangaia, and a photograph taken by Malcolm Ross on the cruise of HMS Mildura to the Cook Islands, Niue and Tonga, October 1900, during which the Cook Islands and Niue were annexed on behalf of New Zealand.

Subjects:	Ranfurly family
Places:	Mangaia

Contents of PA1-q-633-18

Annexation ceremony, Mangaia [JPEG Image]

[Annexation ceremony, Mangaia]. (PA1-q-633-18-1)

[10 October 1900]
1 b&w original photographic print.Silver gelatin print 102 x 150 mm mounted on album page 253 x 314 mm.

Scope & Content

Sailors from HMS Mildura watching the annexation ceremony on Mangaia. Photograph taken 10 October 1900 by Malcolm Ross on the cruise of HMS Mildura to the Cook Islands, Niue and Tonga during which the Cook Islands and Niue were annexed on behalf of New Zealand.

Subjects:	Ranfurly family Mildura (Ship) Annexation - Cook Islands Sailors Colonial administrators
Places:	Mangaia

Notes

Although the inscription indicates that the event took place on October 9; Charles Hill-Trevor's diary of the cruise (PA1-f-143) makes it clear that the Mildura arrived at Mangaia at 5.30am on Wednesday 10 October, and sailed for Aitutaki at 2pm the same day.

Inscriptions: Album page - beneath image: Annexation Ceremony Mangaia Oct 9th 1900

[Mangaia, during the visit of HMS Mildura with Lord Ranfurly and party]. (PA1-q-633-19)

[10 October 1900]
2 b&w original photographic prints.Two photographic prints mounted on album page, 253 x 314 mm (page size).

Scope & Content

Two photographs taken by Malcolm Ross on the cruise of HMS Mildura to the Cook Islands, Niue and Tonga, October 1900, during which the Cook Islands and Niue were annexed on behalf of New Zealand.

The upper photograph (PA1-q-633-19-1) shows Captain Henry Baynes of HMS Mildura hoisting the Union Jack at the annexation of Mangaia, 10 October 1900.

The lower photograph (PA1-q-633-19-2) shows Lord Ranfurly (obscured) reading the proclamation at the annexation of Mangaia, 10 October 1900.

Subjects:	Baynes, Henry Compton Anderson (Captain), fl 1900 Ranfurly family Sailors Colonial administrators Men - Cook Islands Women - Cook Islands
Places:	Mangaia

Notes

PA1-q-633-19-1 identified from PA1-f-143, page 12.

The cruise of HMS Mildura to the Cook Islands, Niue and Tonga with Lord Ranfurly and party [JPEG Image]

[The cruise of HMS Mildura to the Cook Islands, Niue and Tonga with Lord Ranfurly and party]. (PA1-q-633-20)

[October 1900]
1 b&w original photographic print.Clipping and one photographic print mounted on album page, 253 x 314 mm (page size).

Scope & Content

Clipping from The Press of 2 November 1900, consisting of a despatch from Malcolm Ross describing Mangaia, and a photograph taken by Malcolm Ross on the cruise of HMS Mildura to the Cook Islands, Niue and Tonga, October 1900, during which the Cook Islands and Niue were annexed on behalf of New Zealand.

Subjects:	Ranfurly family
Places:	Mangaia

Contents of PA1-q-633-20

Exercise on board. (PA1-q-633-20-1)

[October 1900]
1 b&w original photographic print.Silver gelatin print 109 x 151 mm mounted on album page 253 x 314 mm.

Scope & Content

Lord Ranfurly (left) and Captain Baynes taking a turn around the deck of HMS Mildura. Photograph taken in October 1900 by Malcolm Ross on the cruise of HMS Mildura to the Cook Islands, Niue and Tonga during which the Cook Islands and Niue were annexed on behalf of New Zealand.

Subjects:	Ranfurly, Uchter John Mark Knox, 5th Earl, 1856-1933 Baynes, Henry Compton Anderson (Captain), fl 1900 Ranfurly family Mildura (Ship) Sailors
Places:	Pacific Ocean

Notes

Inscriptions: Album page - beneath image: Exercise on board

Inscriptions: Album page - right of image: Capt. Baynes

Aitutaki, during the visit of HMS Mildura with Lord Ranfurly and party [JPEG Image]

[Aitutaki, during the visit of HMS Mildura with Lord Ranfurly and party]. (PA1-q-633-21)

[11 October 1900]
Three photographic prints mounted on album page, 253 x 314 mm (page size).

Scope & Content

Three photographs taken by Malcolm Ross on the cruise of HMS Mildura to the Cook Islands, Niue and Tonga, October 1900, during which the Cook Islands and Niue were annexed on behalf of New Zealand.

The upper photograph (PA1-q-633-21-1) shows a group of people from Aitutaki in front of an outrigger canoe.

The centre photograph (PA1-q-633-21-2) shows a woman on Aitutaki riding a bicycle.

The lower photograph (PA1-q-633-21-03) shows the chief ariki on Aitutaki, with an outrigger canoe.

Subjects:	Ranfurly family Canoes and canoeing - Cook Islands Cycling Women - Cook Islands Tribal chiefs - Cook Islands Cook Islanders - Clothing and dress
Places:	Aitutaki

[Aitutaki, during the visit of HMS Mildura with Lord Ranfurly and party]. (PA1-q-633-22)

[11 October 1900]
Two photographic prints mounted on album page, 253 x 314 mm (page size).

Scope & Content

Two photographs taken by Malcolm Ross on the cruise of HMS Mildura to the Cook Islands, Niue and Tonga, October 1900, during which the Cook Islands and Niue were annexed on behalf of New Zealand.

The upper photograph (PA1-q-633-22-1) shows the king's palace on Aitutaki.

The lower photograph (PA1-q-633-22-2) shows a boy climbing a coconut palm.

Subjects:	Ranfurly family Palaces - Cook Islands Coconut palm Women - Cook Islands Children - Cook islands
Places:	Aitutaki

[Aitutaki, during the visit of HMS Mildura with Lord Ranfurly and party]. (PA1-q-633-23)

[11 October 1900]
Clipping and two photographic prints mounted on album page, 253 x 314 mm (page size).

Charles Hill-Trevor records in his diary (PA1-f-143, p 13) that the crates on the end of the wharf in PA1-q-633-23-1 were full of fruit and copra to be loaded on board SS Ovalau.

Scope & Content

Clipping from The Press, comprising a portion of an account by Malcolm Ross of the annexation of Aitutaki, and two photographs taken by Malcolm Ross on the cruise of HMS Mildura to the Cook Islands, Niue and Tonga, October 1900, during which the Cook Islands and Niue were annexed on behalf of New Zealand.

The upper photograph (PA1-q-633-23-1) shows the crowd on the pier at Aitutaki, awaiting the arrival of Lord Ranfurly, 11 October 1900.

The lower photograph (PA1-q-633-23-2) shows Surgeon Percival May (left) and Lieutenant Ernest Rideout (centre) of HMS Mildura and people from Aitutaki awaiting the annexation ceremony, 11 October 1900.

Subjects:	May, Percival, fl 1900 Rideout, Ernest H, fl 1900 Ranfurly family Jetties - Cook Islands Colonial administrators Women - Cook Islands Annexation - Cook Islands Cook Islanders - Clothing and dress
Places:	Aitutaki

Notes

Photographs identified from PA1-f-143, pp 13-16

[Aitutaki, during the visit of HMS Mildura with Lord Ranfurly and party]. (PA1-q-633-24)

[11 October 1900]
Clipping and two photographic prints mounted on album page, 253 x 314 mm (page size).

Scope & Content

Clipping from The Press, comprising the text of the speech by Lord Ranfurly at the annexation of Aitutaki, and two photographs taken by Malcolm Ross on the cruise of HMS Mildura to the Cook Islands, Niue and Tonga, October 1900, during which the Cook Islands and Niue were annexed on behalf of New Zealand.

The upper photograph (PA1-q-633-24-1) shows the crowd watching the hoisting of the Union Jack at the annexation of Aitutaki, 11 October 1900.

The lower photograph (PA1-q-633-24-2) shows Lieutenant Ernest Rideout (left) and Surgeon Percival May (right) of HMS Mildura standing by the flag pole, having made fast the halliards after raising the Union Jack at the annexation of Aitutaki, 11 October 1900.

Subjects:	May, Percival, fl 1900 Rideout, Ernest H, fl 1900 Ranfurly family Men - Cook Islands Women - Cook Islands Annexation - Cook Islands
Places:	Aitutaki

Notes

Photographs identified and dated from Charles Hill-Trevor's diary, PA1-f-143, pp 13-16.

The date in the album caption is incorrect.

[Aitutaki, during the visit of HMS Mildura with Lord Ranfurly and party]. (PA1-q-633-25)

[11 October 1900]
Clipping and two photographic prints mounted on album page, 253 x 314 mm (page size).

Scope & Content

Clipping from The Press, comprising the text of the speech by Lord Ranfurly at the annexation of Mangaia, and two photographs taken by Malcolm Ross on the cruise of HMS Mildura to the Cook Islands, Niue and Tonga, October 1900, during which the Cook Islands and Niue were annexed on behalf of New Zealand.

The upper photograph (PA1-q-633-25-1) shows the official party, including Lord Ranfurly (centre) and Charles Hill-Trevor (right of centre) giving "Three singing "God save the Queen" at the annexation of Aitutaki, 11 October 1900.

The lower photograph (PA1-q-633-25-2) shows sailors from HMS Mildura (foreground) and the official party (including Charles Hill-Trevor in the right background), giving "Three cheers for her most gracious majesty" at the annexation of Aitutaki, 11 October 1900.

Subjects:	Ranfurly, Uchter John Mark Knox, 5th Earl, 1856-1933 Trevor, Charles Edward Hill-Trevor, 3rd Baron, 1863-1950 Ranfurly family Colonial administrators Sailors Annexation - Cook Islands Proclamations
Places:	Aitutaki

Notes

Photographs identified from PA1-f-143, pp 13-16

The date in the album caption is incorrect. The correct date is given in Hill-Trevor's diary (PA1-f-143, pp 13-16).

Visit of HMS Mildura to Penrhyn [JPEG Image]

[Visit of HMS Mildura to Penrhyn]. (PA1-q-633-26)

[October 1900]
Clippings mounted on album page, 253 x 314 mm (page size).

Scope & Content

Clipping from The Press, featuring a cable from Malcolm Ross on the voyage of Lord Ranfurly and party on HMS Mildura, describing the visit to Penrhyn, 14-15 October 1900.

Subjects:	Ranfurly family
Places:	Penrhyn

Penrhyn and Manihiki, during the visit of HMS Mildura with Lord Ranfurly and party [JPEG Image]

[Penrhyn and Manihiki, during the visit of HMS Mildura with Lord Ranfurly and party]. (PA1-q-633-27)

[14 and 16 October 1900]
Clipping and two photographic prints mounted on album page, 253 x 314 mm (page size).

Scope & Content

Clipping from The Press, comprising a report by Malcolm Ross on the voyage to Penrhyn, and two photographs taken by Malcolm Ross on the cruise of HMS Mildura to the Cook Islands, Niue and Tonga, October 1900, during which the Cook Islands and Niue were annexed on behalf of New Zealand.

The upper photograph (PA1-q-633-27-1) shows a sailing boat at Penrhyn, 14 October 1900.

The lower photograph (PA1-q-633-27-2) shows the two pearl divers who took Ranfurly, Hill-Trevor and Gudgeon out on a sailing boat in the Manihiki lagoon, 16 October 1900.

Subjects:	Ranfurly family Boats and boating - Cook Islands Pearl Industry and Trade - Cook Islands Men - Cook Islands Pearl divers - Cook Islands
Places:	Penrhyn Manihiki Island

Notes

Photographs identified from PA1-f-143, pp 17-24

The leper island, Penrhyn, during the visit of HMS Mildura with Lord Ranfurly and party [JPEG Image]

[The leper island, Penrhyn, during the visit of HMS Mildura with Lord Ranfurly and party]. (PA1-q-633-28)

[14 October 1900]
Clipping and two photographic prints mounted on album page, 253 x 314 mm (page size).

During the Mildura's visit to Penrhyn, on Sunday 14 October 1900, Malcolm Ross, Charles Hill-Trevor and Surgeon May of the Mildura visited by sailing boat the leper colony on an island on the opposite side of the lagoon from the main settlement (Source: Hill-Trevor album 2, PA1-f-143, pp 18-20).

Scope & Content

The upper photograph (PA1-q-633-28-1) shows the leper island in the Penrhyn atoll, 14 October 1900.

The lower photograph (PA1-q-633-28-2) shows the village on the leper island in the Penrhyn atoll, 14 October 1900.

Subjects:	Ranfurly family Leprosy - Cook Islands Villages - Cook Islands
Places:	Molokani

Notes

Photographs identified from PA1-f-143, pp 17-24

[The leper island, Penrhyn, during the visit of HMS Mildura with Lord Ranfurly and party]. (PA1-q-633-29)

[14 October 1900]
Clipping and one photographic print mounted on album page, 253 x 314 mm (page size).

Scope & Content

Clipping from The Press, comprising a report by Malcolm Ross on the voyage to Penrhyn, and a photograph taken by Malcolm Ross on the cruise of HMS Mildura to the Cook Islands, Niue and Tonga, October 1900, during which the Cook Islands and Niue were annexed on behalf of New Zealand.

Subjects:	Ranfurly family Leprosy - Cook Islands Villages - Cook Islands
Places:	Molokani

Notes

Photographs identified from PA1-f-143, pp 17-24

Contents of PA1-q-633-29

The leper village. (PA1-q-633-29-1)

[14 October 1900]
1 b&w original photographic print.Silver gelatin print 112 x 151 mm mounted on album page 253 x 314 mm.

Scope & Content

The village at the leper colony, on an island in the Penrhyn atoll opposite the main settlement, photographed on 14 October 1900 by Malcolm Ross.

Notes

Inscriptions: Album page - beneath image: The Leper Village

Cruise of HMS Mildura to the Cook Islands, Niue and Tonga, with Lord Ranfurly and party [JPEG Image]

[Cruise of HMS Mildura to the Cook Islands, Niue and Tonga, with Lord Ranfurly and party]. (PA1-q-633-30)

[October 1900]
Clipping and one photographic print mounted on album page, 253 x 314 mm (page size).

Scope & Content

Clipping from The Press, comprising a report by Malcolm Ross on the voyage to Manihiki, and a photograph taken by Malcolm Ross on the cruise of HMS Mildura to the Cook Islands, Niue and Tonga, October 1900, during which the Cook Islands and Niue were annexed on behalf of New Zealand.

Notes

Photographs identified from PA1-f-143, pp 17-24

Contents of PA1-q-633-30

HMS Mildura, general quarters [JPEG Image]

HMS Mildura, general quarters. (PA1-q-633-30-1)

[October 1900]
1 b&w original photographic print.Silver gelatin print 103 x 153 mm mounted on album page 253 x 314 mm.

Scope & Content

A scene on the deck of HMS Mildura, photographed in October 1900 by Malcolm Ross, during her cruise to the Cook Islands, Niue and Tonga..

Subjects:	Ranfurly family Mildura (Ship) Sailors Warships - England
Places:	Pacific Ocean

Notes

Inscriptions: Album page - beneath image: H.M.S. Mildura, General Quarters

Manihiki, during the visit of HMS Mildura with Lord Ranfurly and party [JPEG Image]

[Manihiki, during the visit of HMS Mildura with Lord Ranfurly and party]. (PA1-q-633-31)

[16 October 1900]
Clipping and two photographic prints mounted on album page, 253 x 314 mm (page size).

Scope & Content

Clipping from The Press, comprising a report by Malcolm Ross on the voyage to Manihiki, and two photographs taken by Malcolm Ross on the cruise of HMS Mildura to the Cook Islands, Niue and Tonga, October 1900, during which the Cook Islands and Niue were annexed on behalf of New Zealand.

The upper photograph (PA1-q-633-31-1) shows Lord Ranfurly, Charles Hill-Trevor and Colonel Gudgeon boarding a sailing boat with two pearl divers, for a trip in the Manihiki lagoon, 16 October 1900.

The lower photograph (PA1-q-633-31-2) shows the wife and daughters of Mr Williams, son of the beachcomber Harry Williams and trader on Manihiki, 16 October 1900.

Subjects:	Ranfurly family Boats and boating - Cook Islands Pearl Industry and Trade - Cook Islands Women - Cook Islands Cook Islanders - Clothing and dress
Places:	Manihiki Island

Notes

Photographs identified from Hill-Trevor's diary (PA1-f-143, pp 17-24). The original album captions are incorrect.

The original negative from which PA1-q-633-31-1 was made is housed at 1/2-021250-G.

[Manihiki, during the visit of HMS Mildura with Lord Ranfurly and party]. (PA1-q-633-32)

[16 October 1900]
Two photographic prints mounted on album page, 253 x 314 mm (page size).

Scope & Content

Two photographs taken by Malcolm Ross on the cruise of HMS Mildura to the Cook Islands, Niue and Tonga, October 1900, during which the Cook Islands and Niue were annexed on behalf of New Zealand.

The upper photograph (PA1-q-633-32-1) and the lower photograph (PA1-q-633-32-2) both show a dance in progress at Tauhunu, Manihiki, before the departure of Lord Ranfurly's party, 16 October 1900.

Subjects:	Ranfurly family Dance - Cook Islands Men - Cook Islands Women - Cook Islands Dancers - Cook Islands Cook Islanders - Clothing and dress
Places:	Tauhunu

Notes

Photographs identified from Hill-Trevor's diary (PA1-f-143, pp 17-24). The original album captions are incorrect.

The original negative from which PA1-q-633-32-1 was made is housed at 1/2-021260-G.

A copy negative of PA1-q-633-32-2 is housed at 1/2-C-023638-F.

[Manihiki, during the visit of HMS Mildura with Lord Ranfurly and party]. (PA1-q-633-33)

[16 October 1900]
Three photographic prints mounted on album page, 253 x 314 mm (page size).

Scope & Content

Three photographs taken by Malcolm Ross on the cruise of HMS Mildura to the Cook Islands, Niue and Tonga, October 1900, during which the Cook Islands and Niue were annexed on behalf of New Zealand.

The upper photograph (PA1-q-633-33-1), centre (PA1-q-633-33-2) and lower (PA1-q-633-33-3) photographs all show scenes in Tauhunu village, Manihiki, 16 October 1900.

Subjects:	Ranfurly family Villages - Cook Islands Women - Cook Islands Men - Cook Islands Cook Islanders - Clothing and dress
Places:	Tauhunu

Notes

Photographs identified from Hill-Trevor's diary (PA1-f-143, pp 17-24). The original album captions are incorrect.

The original negative from which PA1-q-633-33-1 was made is housed at 1/2-021266-G.

Niue, during the visit of HMS Mildura with Lord Ranfurly and party [JPEG Image]

[Niue, during the visit of HMS Mildura with Lord Ranfurly and party]. (PA1-q-633-34)

[19 October 1900]
Clipping and two photographic prints mounted on album page, 253 x 314 mm (page size).

Scope & Content

Clipping from The Press, comprising a report by Malcolm Ross on the annexation of Niue, and two photographs taken by Malcolm Ross on the cruise of HMS Mildura to the Cook Islands, Niue and Tonga, October 1900, during which the Cook Islands and Niue were annexed on behalf of New Zealand.

The upper photograph (PA1-q-633-34-1) shows a Niuean canoe alongside HMS Mildura on its arrival at Niue, 19 October 1900.

The lower photograph (PA1-q-633-34-2) shows Niuean canoes, 19 October 1900.

Subjects:	Ranfurly family Niueans - Canoes
Places:	Niue

Notes

Photographs identified from Hill-Trevor's diary (PA1-f-143, p 24)

The original negative from which PA1-q-633-34-1 was made is housed at 1/2-021247-G.

Lord Ranfurly and party on Niue [JPEG Image]

[Lord Ranfurly and party on Niue]. (PA1-q-633-35)

[19 and 20 October 1900]
Two photographic prints mounted on album page, 253 x 314 mm (page size).

Scope & Content

Niue during the visit of Lord Ranfurly and party. Photographs taken 19-20 October 1900 by Malcolm Ross.

Contents of PA1-q-633-35

Niuean people awaiting the decision of the Ariki on annexation [JPEG Image]

[Niuean people awaiting the decision of the Ariki on annexation]. (PA1-q-633-35-1)

[20 October 1900]
1 b&w original photographic print.Silver gelatin print 107 x 153 mm mounted on album page 253 x 314 mm.

Scope & Content

Niuean people awaiting the decision of their ariki on the annexation of Niue by the British Crown. Photograph taken by Malcolm Ross, 20 October 1900.

Subjects:	Ranfurly family Annexation - Niue Niueans - Clothing and dress
Places:	Niue

Notes

Dated from PA1-f-143-25.

Inscriptions: Album page - beneath image: People awaiting the decision of the Ariki's as to whether they desire to be annexed. Niue.

The inlet and jetty which form the only landing place on Niue [JPEG Image]

[The inlet and jetty which form the only landing place on Niue]. (PA1-q-633-35-2)

[19 or 20 October 1900]
1 b&w original photographic print.Silver gelatin print 105 x 149 mm mounted on album page 253 x 314 mm.

Scope & Content

The inlet and jetty which constituted the only landing point on Niue. Photograph taken by Malcolm Ross during the visit of Lord Ranfurly and party aboard HMS Mildura, 19 or 20 October 1900.

Subjects:	Ranfurly family Niueans - Clothing and dress Wharves - Niue Island
Places:	Niue

Notes

Dated from PA1-f-143-25.

Inscriptions: Album page - beneath image: Landing at Niue, a difficult and dangerous proceeding.

[Niue, during the visit of HMS Mildura with Lord Ranfurly and party]. (PA1-q-633-36)

[19 October 1900]
Clipping and one photographic print mounted on album page, 253 x 314 mm (page size).

Scope & Content

Clipping from The Press, comprising a report by Malcolm Ross on the annexation of Niue, and one photograph taken by Malcolm Ross on the cruise of HMS Mildura to the Cook Islands, Niue and Tonga, October 1900, during which the Cook Islands and Niue were annexed on behalf of New Zealand.

Subjects:	Ranfurly family
Places:	Niue

Contents of PA1-q-633-36

[Niuean women]. (PA1-q-633-36-1)

[19 or 20 October 1900]
1 b&w original photographic print.Silver gelatin print 103 x 148 mm mounted on album page 253 x 314 mm.

Scope & Content

Niuean women photographed by Malcolm Ross, 19 or 20 October 1900, during the visit of HMS Mildura with Lord Ranfurly and party.

Niueans - Clothing and dress

Notes

Identified from Hill-Trevor's diary (PA1-f-143, p 24).

The original negative from which this print was made is at 1/2-021265-G.

Inscriptions: Album page - right of image: Niue.

Group watching the hoisting of the flag after the reading of the proclamation of the annexation of Niue [JPEG Image]

[Group watching the hoisting of the flag after the reading of the proclamation of the annexation of Niue]. (PA1-q-633-37)

[20 October 1900]
1 b&w original photographic print.Silver gelatin print 102 x 150 mm mounted on album page 314 x 253 mm.

Scope & Content

Group watching the raising of the Union Jack, after the proclamation of annexation of Niue had been read by Lord Ranfurly. Photograph taken 20 October 1900 by Malcolm Ross, during the visit of HMS Mildura. Lord Ranfurly is standing in the foreground, left of centre. Charles Hill-Trevor, his secretary, is standing to the left, turning backwards.

Subjects:	Ranfurly, Uchter John Mark Knox, 5th Earl, 1856-1933 Trevor, Charles Edward Hill-Trevor, 3rd Baron, 1863-1950 Ranfurly family Annexation - Niue Colonial administrators
Places:	Niue

Notes

Identified from PA1-f-143-25.

The date in the album caption is incorrect. The correct date is given in album PA1-f-143, Charles Hill-Trevor's diary of the cruise.

Inscriptions: Album page - beneath image: Watching the hoisting of the flag after the proclamation of annexation has been read. Oct 19th 1900

Guard of Marines of HMS Mildura, Niue [JPEG Image]

Guard of Marines of HMS Mildura, Niue. (PA1-q-633-38)

[20 October 1900]
1 b&w original photographic print.Silver gelatin print 95 x 150 mm mounted on album page 314 x 253 mm.

Scope & Content

Guard of Royal Marines from HMS Mildura, after the proclamation of annexation of Niue had been read by Lord Ranfurly. Photograph taken 20 October 1900 by Malcolm Ross.

Subjects:	Ranfurly family Mildura (Ship) Great Britain Royal Navy Royal Marines Annexation - Niue
Places:	Niue

Notes

Date established from PA1-q-633-37, taken on same occasion.

Inscriptions: Album page - beneath image: Guard of Marines of H.M.S. Mildura; Niue

Tonga, during the visit of HMS Mildura with Lord Ranfurly and party [JPEG Image]

[Tonga, during the visit of HMS Mildura with Lord Ranfurly and party]. (PA1-q-633-39)

16 October 1900
Two photographic prints mounted on album page, 253 x 314 mm (page size).

Scope & Content

Two photographs taken by Malcolm Ross on the cruise of HMS Mildura to the Cook Islands, Niue and Tonga, October 1900, during which the Cook Islands and Niue were annexed on behalf of New Zealand.

The upper photograph (PA1-q-633-39-1) shows the wharf at Tongatabu, during the visit of HMS Mildura with Lord Ranfurly and party, 22-23 October 1900.

The lower photograph (PA1-q-633-39-2) shows the brass band of Taufa'ahau Tupou II, King of Tonga, playing at official visit of Lord Ranfurly to the King on 23 October 1900.

Subjects:	Taufa'ahau Tupou II, King of Tonga, d 1918 Ranfurly family Brass Bands - Tonga Wharves - Tonga
Places:	Nuku'alofa

Notes

Photographs identified from PA1-f-143, pp 27-28

Lord Ranfurly and party on Tonga [JPEG Image]

[Lord Ranfurly and party on Tonga]. (PA1-q-633-40)

22-24 October 1900
Two photographic prints mounted on album page, 253 x 314 mm (page size).

Scope & Content

Tonga during the visit of Lord Ranfurly and party. Photographs taken 22-24 October 1900 by Malcolm Ross.

Contents of PA1-q-633-40

Lord Ranfurly and party on the way to visit the King of Tonga [JPEG Image]

[Lord Ranfurly and party on the way to visit the King of Tonga]. (PA1-q-633-40-1)

23 October 1900
1 b&w original photographic print.Silver gelatin print 112 x 151 mm mounted on album page 253 x 314 mm.

Scope & Content

Lord Ranfurly (3d from left) and party on the way to visit the King of Tonga. Charles Hill-Trevor is at the left. Photograph taken 23 October 1900 by Malcolm Ross.

Subjects:	Ranfurly, Uchter John Mark Knox, 5th Earl, 1856-1933 Trevor, Charles Edward Hill-Trevor, 3rd Baron, 1863-1950 Ranfurly family Colonial administrators Visits of state - Tonga
Places:	Tonga

Notes

Inscriptions: Album page - beneath image: Going to visit the King of Tonga Oct 23 1900

Tongan women observing the visit of Lord Ranfurly and party to the King of Tonga [JPEG Image]

[Tongan women observing the visit of Lord Ranfurly and party to the King of Tonga]. (PA1-q-633-40-2)

23 October 1900
1 b&w original photographic print.Silver gelatin print 110 x 152 mm mounted on album page 253 x 314 mm.

Scope & Content

Tongan women observing the visit of Lord Ranfurly and party to the King of Tonga. Photograph taken 23 October 1900 by Malcolm Ross.

Subjects:	Ranfurly family Tongans - Women Tongans - Costume
Places:	Tonga

Notes

Inscriptions: Album page - beneath image: The audience watching us.

Raoul Island, during the visit of HMS Mildura with Lord Ranfurly and party [JPEG Image]

[Raoul Island, during the visit of HMS Mildura with Lord Ranfurly and party]. (PA1-q-633-41)

[26 October 1900]
Two photographic prints mounted on album page, 253 x 314 mm (page size).

As indicated in Hill-Trevor's account (PA1-f-143, p 32), the Governor's boat was swamped while attempting to return to the ship from Raoul Island. this incident was alluded to by Malcolm Ross in "Through Tuhoe land; Lord Ranfurly's farewell to the Maori people" (Christchurch Press, 1904).

Scope & Content

Two photographs taken by Malcolm Ross on the cruise of HMS Mildura to the Cook Islands, Niue and Tonga, October 1900, during which the Cook Islands and Niue were annexed on behalf of New Zealand.

The upper photograph (PA1-q-633-41-1) shows Raoul Island as seen from HMS Mildura, 26 October 1900.

The lower photograph (PA1-q-633-41-2) shows HMS Mildura lying off Raoul Island, the cliffs of which may be seen in the foreground, on 26 October 1900.

Subjects:	Ranfurly family Mildura (Ship)
Places:	Raoul Island

Sunday Island during the visit of Lord Ranfurly and party [JPEG Image]

[Sunday Island during the visit of Lord Ranfurly and party]. (PA1-q-633-42)

[26 October 1900]
Two photographic prints mounted on album page, 253 x 314 mm (page size).

Scope & Content

Sunday Island during the visit of Lord Ranfurly and party. Photographs taken 26 October 1900 by Malcolm Ross.

Contents of PA1-q-633-42

A crater lake in Sunday Island [JPEG Image]

A crater lake in Sunday Island. (PA1-q-633-42-1)

[26 October 1900]
1 b&w original photographic print.Silver gelatin print 109 x 152 mm mounted on album page 253 x 314 mm.

Scope & Content

A crater lake on Sunday Island, in the Kermadecs group. Photograph taken 26 October 1900 by Malcolm Ross.

Subjects:	Ranfurly family
Places:	Raoul Island

Notes

Dated from PA1-f-143

Inscriptions: Album page - beneath image: A Crater Lake in Sunday Island

Bird's nest, Sunday Island. (PA1-q-633-42-2)

[26 October 1900]
1 b&w original photographic print.Silver gelatin print 108 x 153 mm mounted on album page 253 x 314 mm.

Scope & Content

Nesting birds on Sunday Island, in the Kermadecs group. Photograph taken 26 October 1900 by Malcolm Ross.

Subjects:	Ranfurly family Birds - Kermadec Islands
Places:	Raoul Island

Notes

Dated from PA1-f-143

Inscriptions: Album page - beneath image: Birds Nest. Sunday Island

Macauley and Curtis Islands, during the visit of HMS Mildura with Lord Ranfurly and party [JPEG Image]

[Macauley and Curtis Islands, during the visit of HMS Mildura with Lord Ranfurly and party]. (PA1-q-633-43)

[27 October 1900]
Two photographic prints mounted on album page, 253 x 314 mm (page size).

As indicated in Hill-Trevor's account (PA1-f-143, p 32), the party did not land on Macauley but sailed on to Curtis.

Scope & Content

Two photographs taken by Malcolm Ross on the cruise of HMS Mildura to the Cook Islands, Niue and Tonga, October 1900, during which the Cook Islands and Niue were annexed on behalf of New Zealand.

The upper photograph (PA1-q-633-43-1) shows Macauley Island as seen from HMS Mildura, 27 October 1900.

The lower photograph (PA1-q-633-43-2) shows Curtis Island, as seen from HMS Mildura, 27 October 1900.

Subjects:	Ranfurly family
Places:	Macauley Island Curtis Island

[Curtis Island, during the visit of HMS Mildura with Lord Ranfurly and party]. (PA1-q-633-44)

[27 October 1900]
Two photographic prints mounted on album page, 253 x 314 mm (page size).

Scope & Content

Two photographs taken by Malcolm Ross on the cruise of HMS Mildura to the Cook Islands, Niue and Tonga, October 1900, during which the Cook Islands and Niue were annexed on behalf of New Zealand.

The upper photograph (PA1-q-633-44-1) shows one of HMS Mildura's boats near the entrance to the crater on Curtis Island, 27 October 1900.

The lower photograph (PA1-q-633-44-2) shows (from left) Surgeon Percival May, Lord Ranfurly, Charles Edward Hill-Trevor and Captain Baynes ashore on Curtis Island, 27 October 1900. In the album caption Lord Ranfurly notes that the ground on this volcanic island was hot, and liable to break under their weight.

Subjects:	Ranfurly, Uchter John Mark Knox, 5th Earl, 1856-1933 May, Percival, fl 1900 Trevor, Charles Edward Hill-Trevor, 3rd Baron, 1863-1950 Baynes, Henry Compton Anderson (Captain), fl 1900 Ranfurly family Volcanoes - Kermadec Islands
Places:	Curtis Island

Notes

Individuals identified from PA1-f-143, p 33.

Curtis Island, during the visit of HMS Mildura with Lord Ranfurly and party [JPEG Image]

[Curtis Island, during the visit of HMS Mildura with Lord Ranfurly and party]. (PA1-q-633-45)

[27 October 1900]
Two photographic prints mounted on album page, 253 x 314 mm (page size).

Scope & Content

Two photographs taken by Malcolm Ross on the cruise of HMS Mildura to the Cook Islands, Niue and Tonga, October 1900, during which the Cook Islands and Niue were annexed on behalf of New Zealand.

The upper photograph (PA1-q-633-45-1) shows Charles Hill-Trevor clapping his hands to startle the nesting birds on Curtis Island, 27 October 1900.

The lower photograph (PA1-q-633-45-2) shows the birds rising in response.

Subjects:	Trevor, Charles Edward Hill-Trevor, 3rd Baron, 1863-1950 Ranfurly family Birds - Kermadec Islands
Places:	Curtis Island

Notes

Occasion identified from PA1-f-143, p 34.

[Curtis Island, during the visit of HMS Mildura with Lord Ranfurly and party]. (PA1-q-633-46)

[27 October 1900]
Two photographic prints mounted on album page, 253 x 314 mm (page size).

Scope & Content

Two photographs taken by Malcolm Ross on the cruise of HMS Mildura to the Cook Islands, Niue and Tonga, October 1900, during which the Cook Islands and Niue were annexed on behalf of New Zealand.

The upper photograph (PA1-q-633-46-1) shows steam rising from boiling pools of mud and water on Curtis Island, 27 October 1900.

The lower photograph (PA1-q-633-46-2) shows jets of steam rising from vents in the ground on Curtis Island, 27 October 1900.

Subjects:	Ranfurly family Volcanoes - Kermadec Islands
Places:	Curtis Island

Notes

Identiifed from PA1-f-143, p 34.

[Macauley and Curtis Islands, during the visit of HMS Mildura with Lord Ranfurly and party]. (PA1-q-633-47)

[27 October 1900]
Two photographic prints mounted on album page, 253 x 314 mm (page size).

As indicated in Hill-Trevor's account (PA1-f-143, p 32), the party did not land on Macauley but sailed on to Curtis.

Scope & Content

Two photographs taken by Malcolm Ross on the cruise of HMS Mildura to the Cook Islands, Niue and Tonga, October 1900, during which the Cook Islands and Niue were annexed on behalf of New Zealand.

The upper photograph (PA1-q-633-47-1) shows the entrance to the crater on Curtis Island, 27 October 1900.

The lower photograph (PA1-q-633-47-2) shows Macauley Island, as seen from HMS Mildura, 27 October 1900.

Subjects:	Ranfurly family
Places:	Macauley Island Curtis Island