Davy, Leyson Hopkin, 1782-1872

Date: 1923-1926, 1973, [1862-1866]

By: Holman, Dinah, 1938-

Reference: MS-Papers-8785

Description: Handwritten and typed reminiscences, recorded between 1923 and 1926, and in 1973, of the reminiscences of Henry Davy and his grandson, Ernest Cecil Davy. Henry Davy's reminscences are mainly of his service with Patea Mounted Rifles in Taranaki and Waikato during the New Zealand Wars. Those of Ernest Cecil Davy give a a detailed and vivid account of his life as a casual worker, sharemilker and timber worker in Victoria, New South Wales and New Zealand; and include his war service with the 18th Reinforcements in World War I on the Western Front, where he was wounded. Also included are general notes on the Davy family, drawn up, apparently, by Ernest Davy. Source of title - Supplied by Library Quantity: 2 folder(s). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescript (Photocopy) Provenance: Photocopy given to the donor by Jim McCallum, a retired prison superintendant, in Sydney NSW, who had in turn been given the photocopy ca 1980 by an unknown trainee prison guard. The donor recopied the documents and sent copies to the Auckland Central Library, the Waikato University, Puke Ariki and the Alexander Turnbull Library. Processing information: Access restriction and use conditions removed 5 December 2023 following information provided by the donor.

Date: 1849

From: Hursthouse, Charles Flinders, 1812-1876 :An account of the settlement of New Plymouth in New Zealand, from personal observation, during a residence there of five years. London ; Smith, Elder and Co., 1849.

By: Ford & George (Firm); Good, Thomas, 1823-1907

Reference: PUBL-0185-095

Description: A lithograph made from the original drawing by Thomas Good. It shows the homestead on a hillside, surrounded by paddocks, one contaning grazing cattle, and stands of trees. Extended Title - Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Lithograph, on page 120 x 200 mm.

Date: 1843

From: Wakefield, Edward Jerningham 1820-1879 :Illustrations to "Adventure in New Zealand". Lithographed from original drawings taken on the spot by Mrs Wicksteed, Miss King, Mrs Fox, Mr John Saxton, Mr Charles Heaphy, Mr S. C. Brees and Captain W. Mein Smith. London, Smith Elder & Co, 1845.

Reference: PUBL-0011-09-2

Description: The second and central section of a three part panoramic view of New Plymouth, shortly after its establishment as a New Zealand Company settlement. Shows the front garden of John and Emma Wicksteed, a street crossing the foreground, with cows being herded and a bullock cart, several houses and a hotel and Mount Taranaki. The features indicated are "native pa, now removed. King's Arms Inn. Messrs Hoskin & Carter['s houses]. Captain Davy. Marsland Hill. Mr Veale. Mr Oxenham. Chapel. Club house (Mr Fishley). Mr Rundell". The accompanying text reads: The spectator stands with his back to the sea, in the garden of the [New Zealand or Plymouth] Company's agent. There is only an open Roadstead [Harbour] here, and the colonists are essentially agricultural. Surf-boats, however, and excellent moorings, provided by the Company, facilitate the landing of passengers and goods. Mount Egmont is distant about fifteen miles. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Lithograph, hand-coloured 237 x 492 mm