Travellers - Diaries

Date: 16 Nov 1895-5 Apr 1896

By: Davy, P, active 1895-1896

Reference: MS-Group-0708

Description: Comprises holograph diary kept by P Davy on the `Ruahine' and during his tour of New Zealand. After disembarking at Wellington where he visited relatives he toured to other parts of New Zealand. He describes a gathering of Maori following the settlement of fishing rights on Lake Wairarapa, a visit to a freezing works at Belfast, gold mining on the West Coast and Rotorua where he visited a pa, saw geysers and bathed in the hot pools. His journal ends on the return journey to England when staying at Sydney. Also includes transcript of part of the diary (16 Nov 1895-3 Jan 1896). Source of title - Supplied Relationship complexity - Full transcript of diary at MS-Papers-4391 Davy and his Aunt Harriet boarded the `Ruahine' at Plymouth 16 Nov 1895 and disembarked 12 Jan 1896 at Wellington where they stayed with relatives. After travelling around New Zealand they left Auckland for Sydney, 18 Mar. The writer of the diary is presumed to be P Davy, a passenger on the `Ruahine'; he visited members of the Davy family while in Wellington. He was probably one of the Devonshire Davys, a nephew of George Boutflower Davy, an official of the Land Registration Court of NZ, and the son of Edward Davy (1806-1885), an experimental chemist who emigrated to Australia. Quantity: 1 volume(s). 1 folder(s). 0.03 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph and typescript Transfers: To Photographic Archive - Photograph of the `Gaul' with unidentifed tender vessel.

Date: 1889-1890

By: Green, John Lawrence (Rev), active 1889-1890

Reference: MS-0872

Description: Detailed diary of Rev Green, English traveller, 1st class on SS `Rimutaka', (fellow passenger of the Elworthy family) via Capetown to Port Chalmers. Travels by land and sea to Auckland and back, including thermal regions, Napier and Wairarapa. Ship's log of return to England by Coptic Quantity: 1 volume(s) (142 pages). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph (19 cm; in grey phase box)

Date: 23 Apr-9 Aug 1999

From: Ronnie, Mary Allan, 1926-2023 : Papers

Reference: MSX-7331

Description: Record of travel and expenditure of 1999 expedition which included Turkey, Russia and England Quantity: 1 volume(s).

Date: 1842-1844

From: Natusch family: Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-1640-1

Description: Diary (1842-1844) which includes journal kept on voyage from England to Sydney (21 Dec 1842-6 Jun 1843) and entries made during Natusch's stay in Sydney, and journal kept on board the `Palestine' from Sydney to London (27 Feb-17 Jun 1844). Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1876

By: Stone, Octavius C, active 1876

Reference: MS-Papers-0776

Description: Extracts from the diary describing Stone's NZ visit. In 1874-1876 Stone travelled around the world. The pages copied record his visit to NZ. He landed at Bluff and travelled north to Auckland; by land to Christchurch then to Wellington, and then, via Napier and Taupo, to Auckland. Brief descriptions are given of each place visited. Quantity: 1 folder(s) (38 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph (photocopy)

Date: [1950-1965]

From: Perry, Thomas James, fl 1930-1960 : Diaries and papers

Reference: MSX-6723

Description: Volume used as notebook and diary in which Perry records a trip to Jerusalem where he visited Gethsemane, the Wailing Wall etc Quantity: 1 volume(s).

Date: 14 May-6 Jul 1893

From: Bear family : Diaries, notebooks and related material

Reference: MSX-6760

Description: Record of Thomas Waterloo Bear's journey from Napier to Great Britain in 1893 covering his voyage from Napier to Plymouth on the `Talune' from Napier to Sydney, the `Aramac' from Sydney to Melbourne and the `Oruba from Melbourne to Plymouth. and then travelling from England to Glasgow; the period covered is 14 May to 6 Jul 1893 Quantity: 1 volume(s).

Date: 9 Aug-4 Nov 1893

From: Bear family : Diaries, notebooks and related material

Reference: MS-Papers-7857-2

Description: Scanned copy of diary kept by Thomas William Bear, together with transcription by Terry Stock, describing his travels in Scotland, visiting his wife's relations from 7 Aug 1893, then back to England and some of the New Zealand-bound return journey on the `Ruapehu', which commenced on 16 Sep and arrived in Wellington 4 Nov 1893. Diary entries, 9 Aug-6 Oct 1893 Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and typescript (printout)

Date: [1938]

From: Nolan, Iris Evelyn, 1916-2011 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-7230

Description: Three holograph notebooks and photocopies from two other notebooks describing Nolan's 1938 trip to Milford Sound and the beginnings of the Homer Tunnel; includes notes of photographs taken Quantity: 1 folder(s) (five pieces in a case folder). Processing information: This record was updated in March 2020 from "Restricted - Content cannot be accessed without permission" to "No access restrictions" in accordance with the Deed of Gift.

Date: 1881

Reference: MS-0682

Description: Diary entries mention only names of places visited and give no indication of identity of author Quantity: 1 volume(s) (150 pages). Physical Description: Holograph (9 cm; black morocco)

Date: [1950-1965]

From: Perry, Thomas James, fl 1930-1960 : Diaries and papers

Reference: MSX-6722

Description: Three notebooks kept by Perr in which he recorded visiting France and other parts of Europe, presumably visiting World War One and World War Two battle sites Quantity: 1 volume(s) (three pieces in case folder).

Date: 1 Jun 1893-1 Sep 1894

By: Herries, Robert Stansfield, active 1893-1925

Reference: MSX-4174

Description: The diary covers from 1 Jun 1893 to 1 Sep 1894 and includes a voyage Herries made on the `Kaikoura' to New Zealand to visit his brother, William, of Te Aroha. Herries made almost daily entries and during his working week he noted when he was in chambers, who he dealt with, and especially recorded social occasions He left for NZ on 20 July 1893, reaching Hobart 1 Sep and NZ 6 Sep, and returned to England on 20 Jan 1894 on the `Mararoa' to Sydney and the `Ville de la Ciotat' to Marseilles, arriving there 2 Mar and returning overland to England. Herries noted the steamers' daily run, the various ports visited and activities on board ship While in NZ Herries visited Wellington, Christchurch, Auckland, New Plymouth, Rotorua, Wairakei, Tarawera, Napier, Nelson, Reefton, Kumara and spent time working on his brother's farm in Te Aroha and visiting neighbours and other parts of the district Source of title - Supplied title Quantity: 1 volume(s) (258 pages). Physical Description: Holograph

Date: 1867-1873, 1740-1950s

By: Wilson family

Reference: MS-Papers-1276

Description: Excerpts from diary kept by C J Wilson and his wife during a visit to Europe, 1867-1870, preceded by some description of Waikato countryside, Nelson and Wellington. The Wilson travelled to England via Panama on the SS Rakaia, and returned on the Canaan; notes re farming his property at East Tamaki. Wilson family tree showing five generations of descendants of John Wilson of county Elgin and his wife, Elspeth Boyn, who married ca 1740. Handwritten family tree showing descendants of Judge John Aexander Wilson (b 1829) and his wife Ann Lydia Dent (b 1835) [section of the above tree]. Wilson family coat-of-arms. Includes quote by Tamati Ngapora re the Duke of Edinburgh (with sketch of Ngapora) Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 folder(s) (3 pieces). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescript and printed matter (photocopies)

Date: 1890

By: Knight, I M, active1890

Reference: MS-Papers-0930

Description: Knight travelled on the `Manapouri' from Australia to New Zealand landing at Bluff. He briefly visited Invercargill, Dunedin, Milford, Hokitika, Mt Cook, Christchurch and then called at Wellington, Napier, Gisborne and Auckland. Includes prices of food and transport fares. Quantity: 1 folder(s) (121 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph and mss summary (photocopies)

Date: April-May 1874

By: Halse, Henry, 1820-1888

Reference: MS-Papers-5056

Description: Typed transcript of diary written by Henry Halse covering period 24 April to May 8 [1874?]. Diary entries describe Halse's journey from Ohinemutu, across Lake Tarawera and Lake Rotomahana to see the Pink and White Terraces and Lake Rotokanapa (?) and then back to Ohinemutu, Taupo, Napier and back to Wellington. Entries mainly note physical aspects of the scenery, comment on the places Halse stayed, baths taken and other such points but also notes meeting Sir James Ferguson and James Mackay Jr at Ohinemutu and attending a hui there on April 29 which discussed halting of land sales. He also mentions that the Bishop of Waiapu and Archdeacon Williams were on the same boat on the voyage from Napier to Wellington. Also contains some biographical notes on Henry Halse, his family, some of the other people mentioned in the diary and notes the fate of the Terraces and some of the other places visited. Source of title - supplied title Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript Provenance: Henry Halse was Joan Caradus's great-grandfather. Donor/Lender/Vendor - N T Caradus, Lower Hutt, 1994

Date: 23 Oct 1931-26 Apr 1932

By: Hunter, David, active 1900-1932

Reference: MS-Group-1191

Description: Journal kept by Hunter while travelling from England to New Zealand on the `Rangitata' and his return to England on the `Makura' to Australia and the Orsova' from Sydney from 23 Oct 1931 to 26 Apr 1932. He travelled with Ena Hunter. He describes their preparations, embarkation at Southampton, the other passengers, food (including menus), sea sickness, entertainments, the comforts and otherwise of the ship, his cabin, their passage through the Panama Canal and Armstice Day. They disembarked at Wellington 24 Nov 1931, and left for Australia on the `Makura' 7 Mar 1932, and for England on the `Orsova' from Sydney, 13 Mar 1932. In New Zealand Hunter spent time in Wellington, visiting the Alexander Turnbull Library, describing the work of the League of Nations Union in Wellington, visits Christchurch, the West Coast and Nelson where he spent some time, Wanganui, the Waitomo Caves, Rotorua and Auckland and back through Taranaki where he climbed Mt Egmont; he visited farms and factories, observed the opening of Parliament (24 Feb 1932) and visited the Gear Freezing and Meat Preservation Company. He attended many church services in various churches including the Congregational, Church of Christ and Presbyterian churches. Folowing his and Ena's departure for Sydney he describes the new Sydney harbour bridge, their visit to Tasmania and the House of Commons in Hobart, visiting to Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Colombo, the Suez Canal, Naples and Gibraltar, and an ANZAC commemoration service he declined to attend. The journal is illustrated and includes a water colour of the `Rangitata', newspaper clippings of portraits of various New Zealanders; and a copy of a letter from the Turnbull to the donor (1986). Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 1 folder(s). 1 microfilm reel(s). 0.03 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript and microfilm

Date: 3 Apr 1868-8 May 1868

By: Hubback, John Henry, 1844-1939

Reference: MS-Papers-1209

Description: Diary extracts describing the writer's visit to New Zealand in 1868; mainly refer to his visit to Canterbury sheep runs, but there are also descriptions of Dunedin, Christchurch and Wellington. His route after arrival at Bluff on the SS Auckland, lay overland from Dunedin to Christchurch and Lyttelton, thence by ship to Wellington. He made a brief visit to the Wairarapa before embarking for California Accompanying material - Note re provenance from Margaret Alington Quantity: 1 folder(s) (3 pieces). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss and typescript Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Deposited by Margaret Alington, 1957, on behalf of Sir John Hubback, Surrey, England

Date: [1935-1978]

From: North, Allan (Dr), 1908-1982 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-6136-1

Description: Comprises travel diary kept by North on a trip to Australia and includes expenses and ephemera associated with his journey; a blank diary (1970); car expenses book for Chevrolet and Morris cars (1946-1955); diary kept by Jessie North with ms copy of `Isalei' music and words (1944); minutes of adult education group, Te Whaiti (1950-1953) which included the Ohope Beach health Camp (1952) and film club record (1953-1962); two volumes of study notes one issued by the Dept of Physiology, Otago University, `Senior practical physiology' (1935) and one on pharmacology kept by North (1936); prescription register (1959-1962); account book of unknown organisation (possibly Te Whaiti Tribal Committee) recording fines, loans, marae donations and other items; and small hand made notebook labelled `Health camp, personal, Jan 1952' with notes re expenses and tramps Also includes loose papers from diaries; letter from Kihoro Ripeka Te Puawhe, Taneatua, re patere and meeting of Gilbert Mair and Tuhoe in 1871 (1971); notes re Ohope Camp (1952); postcard to Aroha, medical notes on Ruatahuna patients (1947-1961); report by North re Ohope camp (clipping, 26 Jan 1951); medical ephemera Folder of loose papers from MSY-4501 including notes re estate of W F North; Minhinnick cartoons from the `Herald'; share papers of Allan North; and clippings re the sharemarket Quantity: 1 box(es) (11 pieces). Transfers: To Photographic Archive - Assorted photographs removed from diary volumes.

Date: [1885-1955]

From: Richmond, Jessie Messervy, 1899-1985 : Further Richmond family papers

Reference: 91-262-6

Description: Poetry, logbooks, diaries and papers by Richmond including duplicated poems from 91-262-3; legal document re H A Atkinson family (1982); poem re trip in Hawke's Bay (1873); logbook scrap (1890); journal (1892); copy of journal re leaving Nelson for ?Hawke's Bay, (1873); journal, Marlborough Sounds (Dec 1902-Jan 1903); journal, visit to Peel Forest, Rangitata (1903); `Poet's women' (1906); `A Teacher's talk to teachers' (1911); `A Moral story'; `Our thrush' (poem) (1955); copy of journal kept on board RMS `Tamaroa' (1927) (another copy in 91-262-5) Quantity: 1 volume(s).

Date: [1944-1964]

From: Royal Philatelic Society of New Zealand : Records

Reference: MS-Papers-6064-1

Description: Comprises letters from Will Lawson to Lawlor with inquiries and suggestions (1945, 1951); draft article, `The First Polyensian settlers, some sidelights'; `My Pacific cruise - happy happenings on tour' (Marist Messenger, 1 Apr 1964); and draft typescript, `South Pacific magic, diary of NZ author who made "The Round trip"' (c 1962) Quantity: 1 folder(s).