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Sinclair family: Papers
- Date
- 1871-1872, 1904, ca 1970s, 1982, 1989, 2013, and 2017
- By
- Sinclair familySinclair, Duncan, 1845-1932; Sinclair, John, active 1872
- Reference
- ATL-Group-00237
- Description
Collection relating to the Sinclair family, comprising; articles of agreement contract for the brothers John and Duncan Sinclair to become partners as farmers and saw mill proprietors of the Wainuiomata Steam Saw Mill (1872), contract witnessed by the solicitors Brandon & Quick, newspaper cutting relating to the mill (1871), a copy of an article "The Sinclair brothers, Duncan & John" written by Brian Sinclair (2017), transcription of Hugh Sinclair's will, a photograph of Government Buildings, Lambton Quay, Wellington (circa 1970s), and an illuminated address and certificate with related official letter.
John and Duncan Sinclair owned the Wainuiomata Steam Saw Mill from 1872.
Quantity: 4 folder(s). 1 colour original photographic print(s). 0.04 Linear Metres.
Physical Description: Manuscripts, typescripts, photographs, illuminated address, certificate, and newspaper cuttings.
Transfers: To published collections: Annotated copy of 'Quitting the Welfare State and - Friday the 13th' by Brian M. Sinclair, AuthorHouse 2014..
Processing information: In September 2017, manuscript and photographic material received by the Library between 2014-2017, and of the same provenance, was linked under a single, multi-format group reference number.
- Access restrictions
- No access restrictions
- Format
- 4 folder(s), 1 colour original photographic print(s), 0.04 Linear Metres, Manuscripts, Photographs, Manuscripts, typescripts, photographs, illuminated address, certificate, and newspaper cuttings.
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Illuminated address
Date: 18 April 1903
From: Sinclair family: Papers
Reference: MSI-Papers-12288
Description: Illuminated address presented to Duncan Sinclair on the occasion of his retirement as County Engineer of the Pohangina County Council, dated 18 April 1903, after seven years of service in this role. Certificate features painted decorative elements and illustrations in watercolour, and calligraphy with gilt highlights and ornamentation. Illustrations incorporate tools and implements of the surveying profession. Lower portion features signatures of Chairman, Councillors, Ex-Chairman, Ex-Councillors, and the County Clerk. Title supplied by Library Quantity: 1 folder(s) de-framed mounted certificate. Physical Description: Illuminated manuscript, ink, watercolour, and gilt on paper, mounted on board, 57 x 37.5 cm.
Certificates of consular appointment
Date: 14 December 1983 - 22 June 1989
From: Sinclair family: Papers
Reference: fMS-Papers-12288
Description: Two certificates appointing Brian Mowlem Sinclair to the position of Honorary Consul of New Zealand to Brazil: - Certificate dated 14 December 1983 signed by Queen Elizabeth II. - Certificate dated 22 June 1989 signed by Sir Paul Reeves, Governor General of New Zealand. Title supplied by Library Brian Mowlem Sinclair was first nominated in 1982, and appointed to represent New Zealand as Honorary Consul-General in Brazil in 1983 and went on to serve in this role for 15 years, until the Embassy was established in Brasilia and a Consulate General in Sao Paulo. Quantity: 1 folder(s) containing two certificates. Physical Description: Certificates on watermarked paper.
Contract for the Wainuiomata Steam Saw Mill
Date: 1871-1872
From: Sinclair family: Papers
Reference: fMS-Papers-11664
Description: Articles of Agreement contract for the brothers John and Duncan Sinclair to become partners as farmers and saw mill proprietors of the Wainuiomata Steam Saw Mill (2 July 1872). Contract witnessed by the solicitors Brandon & Quick. Also newspaper cutting from 1871 (Evening Post) announcing that the Wainuiomata Steam Saw Mill is ready to receive orders of local wood for milling. Title transcribed from item. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Ms and newspaper cutting
Photograph of Government Buildings, Lambton Quay, Wellington
Date: [ca 1970s]
From: Sinclair family: Papers
Reference: PAColl-10183
Description: Photograph of Government Buildings, Lambton Quay, Wellington, taken from Molesworth Street, circa 1970s, by an unidentified photographer. Donor indicated that the original piles for the Old Government Buildings in Wellington were provided by the Wainuiomata Steam Saw Mill. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 colour original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Dye coupler print, 12.6 x 17.6 cm
Family history papers
Date: 2013, 2017
From: Sinclair family: Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-12234
Description: Copy of an article "The Sinclair brothers, Duncan & John" written by Brian Sinclair in 2017, and a transcription of their father Hugh Sinclair's will (held by Archives New Zealand) by Dawn Chambers in 2013. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescripts