New Zealand Notable

Produced by the French medalist Lucien Lafaye for the 'Collection generale de la Monnaie' and the city of Menton in France to commemorate the 45th anniversary of Katherine Mansfield's death and 80 years since her birth.

Sir George Grey KCB was a British soldier, explorer, Governor of South Australia, twice Governor of New Zealand, Governor of Cape Colony, the 11th Premier of New Zealand and a writer.

These items were purchased from a lady who was engaged to be married to Holyoake's son, Roger who died suddenly of a heart attack. The lady in question was left these items in his estate.

Denis Glover (1912-1980) is one of New Zealand's outstanding literary figures. A celebrated poet, typographer and publisher, he played a key role in the golden age of New Zealand literature. Glover was also a brilliant wit, versatile sportsman, war hero and public celebrity.

An A4 form letter on Air New Zealand letterhead from the Chief Executive, M.R. Davis, dated 5 February, 1980 responding to a correspondent in relation to the Mt Erebus air disaster.

John Middleton Murry, husband of New Zealand author Katherine Mansfield writes to a correspondent on April 6, 1927 in his trademark tiny hand -'In response to your request I send you herewith a set of indices to the Adelphi. Will you kindly send me the price (1/11/2) to the above address.

A4 typed letter dated 6 September, 1990 on Minister for the Environment letterhead, signed by Palmer.

Sir Geoffrey Palmer KCMG QC (born 1942) was New Zealand's 33rd Prime Minister from 1989 to 1990.

A4 typed letter on Prime Ministerial letterhead dated 4 December, 1975 signed by Prime Minister Bill Rowling.

Contents relate to Labour's loss at the 1975 election.

Cut down typed letter on Prime Ministerial letterhead boldly signed by Sir Keith Holyoake on 8 December, 1969.

Content relates to the Government's re-election in 1969.

A4 typed letter on Prime Ministerial letterhead dated 15 March, 1985 signed by Prime Minister David Lange.