The Waione
Roland Searle, Artist
This is one of the
photographs
in our collection.
It was made in
Whanganui, Whanganui Region, New Zealand
in circa 1930.
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Object Detail
About the Work
"There
is
no
denying
that
transport
on
the
awa
changed
dramatically
with
the
advent
of
the
riverboats.
The
new
way
of
travelling
opened
this
slice
of
paradise
to
a
whole
new
world.
With
the
benefit
of
hindsight,
we
now
understand
the
implications,
both
good
and
bad,
that
this
development
has
had.
This photograph appears to be an excursion up river to somewhere like Hipango park. I feel as if I’m there, standing at the top looking down the riverbank, making my way down to get back on board. This reminds me of simpler times, where community was important and such a trip would be looked forward to with much excitement.
The Ohura (left) and Waione (Right) are two of the well-known riverboats part of Hatrick’s fleet; used to ferry tourists, livestock, wool and produce up and down the river. The Ohura had an unfortunate accident in May 1940 where it overturned on the Ngaporo Rapid while carrying livestock. Three lives were lost. After the recovery it was used a gravel barge. The Waione was also retired from service in the 1950s and was also converted to a barge. Both are at rest near the Cobham bridge."
- Stanley Fraser, 'My Choice' exhibition series, October 2022
This photograph appears to be an excursion up river to somewhere like Hipango park. I feel as if I’m there, standing at the top looking down the riverbank, making my way down to get back on board. This reminds me of simpler times, where community was important and such a trip would be looked forward to with much excitement.
The Ohura (left) and Waione (Right) are two of the well-known riverboats part of Hatrick’s fleet; used to ferry tourists, livestock, wool and produce up and down the river. The Ohura had an unfortunate accident in May 1940 where it overturned on the Ngaporo Rapid while carrying livestock. Three lives were lost. After the recovery it was used a gravel barge. The Waione was also retired from service in the 1950s and was also converted to a barge. Both are at rest near the Cobham bridge."
- Stanley Fraser, 'My Choice' exhibition series, October 2022
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Measurements
Image 158 x 205mm
Frame 630 x 835 mm
Frame 630 x 835 mm
Media
silver gelatin print on paper
Subject Place
Description
Black and white photograph of two boats, crowded with people and moored at land. More people are boarding the boats via planks and others are looking on from the shore.
Credit Line
Collection of the Sarjeant Gallery, Te Whare o Rehua Whanganui. Purchased, 1987
Collection Type
Permanent collection
Acquisition Date
1987
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Accession Number:
1987/12/12
