Gardens Battery

Historic Photos

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Description: This image is most likely of the Gardens Battery. 

Reference: Artillery piece at battery. Harris, Esme Enid, 1913-1993 :Photographs. Ref: PA1-q-115-04-2. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. /records/22709188

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Description: Dominion Observatory, in the foreground is the entrance to the Gardens Battery magazine. 

Reference: Dominion Observatory, Wellington Botanic Gardens. Miller, E D N :Photographs by Isaac Jeffares, and of family. Ref: 1/2-076775-G. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. /records/22792452

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Description: Dominion Observatory, in the foreground is the entrance to the Gardens Battery magazine, note the 'Fighting Lantern' sign.

Reference: None, from personal collection

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Description: View of Kelburn, 1910. The Dominion Observatory and the Gardens Battery is in the distance. 

Reference: View of Kelburn from Tinakori Hill. Smith, Sydney Charles, 1888-1972: Photographs of New Zealand. Ref: 1/1-019661-G. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. /records/22768496

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Description: Gunners Cottage at Gardens Battery, circa 1920

Reference: Wellington City Council Archives, 00138-13219

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Description: Dominion Observatory, 1924. The first structure built at the entrance to the tunnels is visible 

Reference: Wellington City Council Year Book 1923-1924

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Description: Dominion Observatory, 10 August 1945.

Reference: Meteorological enclosure and Dominion Observatory, Kelburn, Wellington. New Zealand Meteorological Service :Photographs of meteorological observatories. Ref: 1/2-055883-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. /records/23191415

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