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Searle, George, 1914-2002 : Early Waikanae (and surrounding areas)
- Date
- [199-?]
- By
- Searle, George, 1914-2002
- Reference
- MS-Papers-7383
- Description
Early history of the Waikanae districts covering the period up to ca 1850. It begins with a description of the geographical setting and then covers the Maori history of the district prior to the first European contact, the arrival of Europeans, the development of communications, military action against Te Rauparaha, the advent of Christianity and missionary work among the Maori, including the building of churches and schools
Variations in title - Ko Waikanae (me whenua tata) i Nga Ra O Mua (alternative title in Maori)
Quantity: 3 folder(s). 0.06 Linear Metres.
Physical Description: Typescript (photocopy)
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- No access restrictions
- Format
- 3 folder(s), 0.06 Linear Metres, Manuscripts, Typescript (photocopy)
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Early Waikanae (p 331-444)
Date: [199-]
From: Searle, George, 1914-2002 : Early Waikanae (and surrounding areas)
Reference: MS-Papers-7383-3
Description: Describes the advent of Christianity and the work of missionaries in the district and the establishment of churches and schools. Also includes a conclusion, a time frame and bibliography. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript (photocopy)
Early Waikanae (p 1-150)
Date: [199-]
From: Searle, George, 1914-2002 : Early Waikanae (and surrounding areas)
Reference: MS-Papers-7383-1
Description: Includes descriptions of the physical features of the district; economic activity, including flax, food and whaling and a history of the local Maori inhabitants Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript (photocopy)
Early Waikanae (p 150A-300)
Date: [199-]
From: Searle, George, 1914-2002 : Early Waikanae (and surrounding areas)
Reference: MS-Papers-7383-2
Description: Includes an account of land purchases by the New Zealand Conmpany and others, development of roads and transport in the district and the establishment of a magistrate and constabulary at Waikanae Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript (photocopy)