Wood, Charles Sydney (Syd)
Production date
1848-1993
Description
Syd Wood, the grand nephew of Charles Sanders, founder of the Ngaere Gardens and was a patron of the Gardens. He was a noted tenor horn player and received national honours. He was a member of the NZ 6th Brigade Band (NZEF Egypt).
Personal papers of Syd Wood. 1848 - 1993.
Object detail
Part 1
1. Last will and testament of Henry Henson Wood (copy).
2. Genealogy of Sanders (Score) family; also biography of Charles Leech born 1866.
3. Photo of Syd Wood 1918, old homestead Waitara on the back a photo of his 84th birthday.
4. Children’s Victory booklet of the Great War; Syd Wood
5. Photograph; Charles Sydney Wood 1923
6. Photograph; Syd Wood 1927 N.Z. Tenor Horn Champion and clipping of win.
7. Photo: Syd Wood, 1927, Wellington contest
8. Photo: Syd Wood in N.P. Band uniform 1927?
9. N.Z. championship band contest; 1935 judges remarks and points; N.Z. Brass Band Assoc Comp. 1937, judges remarks and points
10. Job and character references years 1928, 1933, and 1951 certificate N.Z. Institute of Draughtsmen 1945.
11. Photo of some members 6th Infantry Brigade Band (3rd Echelon) Egypt 1940 (names on back)
12. Photo of 6th Infantry Brigade band by Pyramids 1940
13. Cairo Xmas party 1940
14. Syd Wood photo army uniform
15. Photo; Stan Barrett, Syd Wood, Arnold Buck, 6th Brigade Band N.Z.E.F. 1940
16. Photo; band of 6th Infantry Brigade 19/8/40 Trentham
17. Photo Band of 6th Infantry Brigade 1940
18. Copy of parade: Cairo edition, April 1941; pages from 1940 Weekly News, departure of 1st Echelon
19. Certificate of discharge N.Z. Military Forces 1943
20. Band photograph Wellington Waterside Silver Band 1947
21. Photo: Port Nicholson Silver Band Wellington 1947 (names)
22. Exam results and pass certificate under war concession 9/8/44
23. Personal letter from mother Rosina - Syd and Rita (3) 1952, 1953, 1956
24. Personal letters and notes between himself and Nora? (4) 1989-1993 and correspondence with Faye? 27/12/92
25. Obituary notices and thank-you cards; Alfred Charles Leech; Edward Alan Wood, James Leslie Wood; Newspaper clipping re Robin Wood; T.H.C., Milford Track Cert 1958, packet of negatives
26. Personal letter from Jenny (Jennifer Luond?) regarding Ngaere Gardens; research copy of certificate of title Ngaere Gardens; clipping Daily News 5/11/92 Ngaere Gardens
27. Miscellaneous correspondence clippings; Pukekura Park; Bing Lucas, Genealogists
28. Book: Did the Jews Kill Jesus - W.A. Campbell
29. Book: The Mythical Jesus - Patrick Campbell
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