Canoes and canoeing - New Zealand - Manawatū-Whanganui Region

Date: 1990-2000

From: McLeod, Jennifer Helen, 1941-2022: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-7349-195

Description: Cards, programmes, letters and other papers relating to Maori friends and whanau, the Sing Aotearoa Festival (1990) and Tira Hoe Waka, the annual canoe trip of iwi down the Whanganui River Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1861 - 1880

From: Crawford, James Coutts, 1817-1889 :[Sketchbook of copies from originals by James Coutts Crawford and Samuel Deighton. 1860-1880]

Reference: E-926-058

Description: Shows a back view of the passengers and polesmen in a canoe. There is a barrel in the centre foreground. Four men are wielding poles, one of the men being obscured. Another version of this image is at E-041-054 Other Titles - River Extended Title - From his "Sketchbook of copies from originals by James Coutts Crawford" [1860-1880], page [58 Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Ink drawing, 235 x 145 mm

Date: 1897

From: Clarke, David fl.1897 :[The Wanganui River; sketch and story/ written by Margaret Bullock; sketches by David Clarke. Wanganui, A.D. Willis, 1897].

By: Clarke, David, active 1897

Reference: E-416-020

Description: Shows a stretch of the Wanganui River with cliffs in the background. In foreground two hatted men have drawn up their canoe and are working with a long pole, and a bag, either for collecting produce, or for planting seed. At right foreground is a study of stalks and leaves of an unidentified plant. Extended Title - From Bullock, Margaret. The Wanganui River; sketch and story / written by Margaret Bullock; sketches by David Clarke. Wanganui; A.D. Willis [Christmas 1897]. Page 20. Inscriptions: Illustration has title below image; unsigned and undated. ATL has another copy of pamphlet at PAM [1897] BUL. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithograph 148 x 123 mm. Finding Aids: Shelf-list/Inventory available..

Date: 1897

From: Clarke, David fl.1897 :[The Wanganui River; sketch and story/ written by Margaret Bullock; sketches by David Clarke. Wanganui, A.D. Willis, 1897].

By: Clarke, David, active 1897

Reference: E-416-001

Description: Shows Shakespeare's Cliff, Wanganui, on far side of Wanganui River. On near bank in left foreground are Maori tents, canoes, mother and baby, 5 other figures, and dog asleep. Extended Title - From: Bullock, Margaret. "The Wanganui River; sketch and story" / written by Margaret Bullock; sketches by David Clarke. Wanganui, A.D. Willis, [Christmas 1987]. Page 1. Inscriptions: Illustration has title below image; unsigned and undated. ATL has another copy of pamphlet at PAM [1897] BUL. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithograph 192 x 169 mm. Finding Aids: Shelf-list/Inventory available..

Date: 1972 - 1984

By: Canoe Camping Ltd

Reference: MapColl-832.41cdc/1972-84/Acc.36686

Description: Map of the Wanganui River, on six sides of 4 sheets, five of which are numbered, of a canoe and camping cruise from Whakahoro to Atene. The sixth and final map of the route has the subheading 'Locality of base camp and training ground'. Each map includes some navigational instructions and rapids are numbered and named in a key as are distances of one mile and five miles adjusted between major landmarks. Historical sites, numerous pa sites, huts, settlements, caves, peaks, springs, mineral and freshwater sources, landings, many mission stations and stations are named. Several inset sketches cover the difficult stretches of the river, mainly rapids, and show the routes the canoes should take. Each map includes mileages at the beginning and end of each featured section while arrows indicate North and Downstream. Extensive notes give sources of historical detail and include general information. Quantity: 6 map(s) both sides of 2 sheets and one side of another two sheets. Physical Description: Photocopies, scale [1:63 360], each sheet 29.7 x 21 cm.

Date: 1862 - 1880

From: Crawford, James Coutts, 1817-1889 :[Sketchbook of copies from originals by James Coutts Crawford and Samuel Deighton. 1860-1880]

Reference: E-926-048

Description: Shows a sketch of three figures taking a canoe up over boulders in rapids at a narrow part of the river, between bushcovered cliff banks. One man is seated at the far end of the canoe, the middle one is lifting the canoe, and the closest man holds a taut rope attached to it. Extended Title - From his "Sketchbook of copies from originals by James Coutts Crawford" [1860-1880], page [48 Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Wash drawing, 145 x 235 mm

Date: [1930-1977]

From: Mead, Arthur David, 1888-1977 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-7403-02

Description: Essays and articles, and small pieces by Mead on aspects of Whanganui River history. Includes letters to `New Zealand herald' and `Evening post'; bibliography of the river compiled by Mead; summary of river levels at Pipiriki; notes from conversation with David Barr on Pepe Turoa and pa on the river; transcripts of reports and accounts on the river from official and personal sources; piece on discrepancy in information on the gunboats on the river; 1908 inspection trip report, notes obtained from W Salt, Roman Catholic mission; Parikino, the tidal reach, hydro-electric development, canoe accounts; the 1865 Pipiriki skirmish; notes compiled for F W Furkert by J R Cade; Lands and Survey report summaries and other accounts including proposed charter for the river. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [1890s-1900s]

From: New Zealand News Ltd :Photographs from the Auckland Star

Reference: PA1-q-014

Description: Views of a trip along the Whanganui River with views of Paranui kainga (listed as Parinui in the album), showing groups of whare, groups of Maori, various activities in the kainga, canoes on the river, and many scenes of waterfalls along the river. These include Taraipokiore (or Tarei-po-Kiore), Otuitu Falls, Ohura Falls, Kakahi Falls. The "Ladder scene", copy of Denton photograph, and other views of the Whanganui River and Ohura River. There is a gap in the album, followed by a separate sequence on Napier. These images include panoramic views of Napier from various locations, church buildings (including exterior and interior views of St John's Cathedral), hotel buildings and other public buildings and memorial statues. Photographs taken by Auckland Star photographers circa 1900s. Inscriptions: Album page - top right - Wanganui trip. Napier. Relationship complexity - Most images are represented by original negatives donated to the Library by the Auckland Star in the 1950s Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Black cloth bound album, labelled "This book must be returned to Mr H Brett's room"

Date: 1953

By: New Zealand Canoeing Association; Barnett, C R, active 1953; Prickett, R J, active 1953; Coulter, Iris, active 1980-2002

Reference: MapColl-832.41gmfb/1953/Acc.43399

Description: Draft of a map of the Rangitikei River in five sections, designed to be folded when printed. The sections are: 1, rapids 1 to 28; 2, rapids 24 to 90; 3, rapids 86 to 158; 4, rapids 155 to 204; 5, rapids 201 to Kakariki. The start of the north-to-south trip is near the suspension bridge just north of Utiku, and the end at the road and rail bridges near Kakariki. Sections 1, 2 and 3 have enlargements of difficult sections of the river. Natural features marked on the map include cliffs with approximate heights, rapids, greywacke shingle beds, tributary streams, and a stretch in section 4 where the river channel varies daily. Bridges are marked and also shown in silhouette looking downstream. Prominent tree groups, houses and bush are indicated, as well as steel cables, power pylons and major roads. Data are given for a trip in January 1953: distance 51 miles, falling 700 ft; 16 hours on the water; initial speed 4 mph; final speed 2 1/2 mph. April 1953 Other Titles - Rangitikei River, scale map for boating trips Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and pencil on paper, scale [1:63 360], 63.5 x 33 cm. Provenance: Donated by Iris Coulter, Jan 2002

Date: 1862 - 1880

From: Crawford, James Coutts, 1817-1889 :[Sketchbook of copies from originals by James Coutts Crawford and Samuel Deighton. 1860-1880]

Reference: E-926-044

Description: Shows a view of the passengers and polesmen in a canoe. The men with the poles are labelled Jowett and Deighton. Closer to the front are "The ghoul" (Rora, the wife of the canoe's captain Ewehi) and "Lady and dog". The "lady" is wearing a feather cloak and a hat, and beyond her are seen the backs of two men wearing jackets and hats. Extract from Crawford's "Recollections of travel in New Zealand and Australia ...", London, Trubner, 1880, page 178: "The name of our canoe was "Taraiwahine", of the captain, Ewehi; of his lady, Rora; of an old man with one eye, Aperahama, and Ewi's father, Peata". Other Titles - River Extended Title - From his "Sketchbook of copies from originals by James Coutts Crawford" [1860-1880], page [44 Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Ink drawing, 235 x 145 mm

Date: 2018

By: Mitchell, Christina, active 1991-2019

Reference: MS-Papers-12395

Description: Unpublished volume 'Once upon the Wanganui' compiled by Christina Mitchell in 2018 about a canoe trip that her father Boris Haden and five friends, Ron Mayhill, Tom Campbell, Maureen Chirm, Bruce Nutsford, and John Spencer, took on the Whanganui River in 1953. The volume is based on her father's account, along with Mitchell's research which included conversations with Ron Mayhill, and Bruce Nutsford's widow Sylvia. It includes copies of photographs taken by members of the group in 1953 and taken by Mitchell in 2018, and a sketch map of the river by J D "Jim" Mason which was used by the group. Title transcribed from item. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Spiral bound volume with typescript and laser printing.

From: Tesla Studios :Negatives of Wanganui and district taken by Alfred Martin, Frank Denton and Mark Lampe (Tesla Studios)

By: Denton, Frank James, 1869-1963

Reference: 1/1-13114-G

Date: 1862 - 1880

From: Crawford, James Coutts, 1817-1889 :[Sketchbook of copies from originals by James Coutts Crawford and Samuel Deighton. 1860-1880]

Reference: E-926-051

Description: Shows a man and woman poling a canoe along a river, next to a low cliff bank at the left. There are submerged tree trunks in the water at the right. Other Titles - River Extended Title - From his "Sketchbook of copies from originals by James Coutts Crawford" [1860-1880], page [51 Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Ink and wash drawing, 145 x 235 mm

Date: [1940-1977]

From: Mead, Arthur David, 1888-1977 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-7403-32

Description: Pieces written by Mead, newsletters, notes and other papers relating to Mead's interests; includes paper by G G Natusch, `The Flood hydrology of the upper and middle reaches of the Waikato River' (1973); flyer for Carey Park reunion (1975); Grant folding boats catalogue; illustration of Waimate Pa, South Taranaki from Dieffenbach; `Location and formation of bush tracks' `Some Harper years' in which he writes of Sammy Turner, Gordon Coates, Charlie Douglas, Nosworthy, Egmont and Wigley and `Early canoe trips on the Rangitikei River' by Mead Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1889

By: O'Brien, Grant, active 1985

Reference: MapColl-832.41cdc/1889/Acc.36718-20

Description: Sketch map of the Whanganui River, from southwest of the Wanganui township, and south to Kahikatoa. Names several places including creeks, rapids and settlements. Includes comments written on the map of a river journey, identifying the camping locations over six nights, with comments on tide and rapid levels. Includes location of 'Omako Beach where Beard's party obtained gold colours'. Includes two photocopies of an Evening Post article dated Saturday March 9, 1889, regarding an article entitled 'A trip up the Wanganui River', which says the party included Frank Wills, AW Brown, WG Tustin, FW Haybittle, B Loughrey (City Engineer), and was accompanied by three Maori guides: Paneta, Taki Taki and Katera. Settlements they stopped at included Jerusalem and Mother Aubert's Roman Catholic Mission. (Acc. 36721-2). Other Titles - showing Quantity: 1 map(s) in 5 sheets. Physical Description: Photocopy, scale indeterminable, 29.5 x 42 cm.

Date: 1897

From: Clarke, David fl.1897 :[The Wanganui River; sketch and story/ written by Margaret Bullock; sketches by David Clarke. Wanganui, A.D. Willis, 1897].

By: Clarke, David, active 1897

Reference: E-416-008

Description: Shows loaded canoe containing three men on stretch of Wanganui River with goat in left foreground. Extended Title - From Bullock, Margaret. "The Wanganui River; sketch and story / written by Margaret Bullock; sketches by David Clarke. Wanganui; A.D. Willis [Christmas 1897]. Page 8. Inscriptions: Illustration has title below image; unsigned and undated. ATL has another copy of pamphlet at PAM [1897] BUL. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithograph 103 x 124 mm. Finding Aids: Shelf-list/Inventory available..

Date: [1905-1977]

From: Mead, Arthur David, 1888-1977 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-7403-10

Description: Notes and articles by Mead and others; includes holograph account of canoe trip, Bruce Biggs and Mead (1954); Koroniti compiled by Sister Elsie Smith and Rangi Pokiha (1941); notes on Mangapuru settlement by Delaney; `Canoe cruising the Wanganui River, 1885-1963; rapids, Otaehanga Reach; Horowhenua rapid; MOW rapids survey (Mar 1950); Tarepokiore Rapid; notes by Cumming; discrepancies in T W Downes' `...guide to the Wanganui River'; report of Downes to Wanganui River Trust (Aug 1934); accounts which include several rapids Quantity: 1 folder(s). Sketch maps of rapids included with accounts

Date: 1897

From: Clarke, David fl.1897 :[The Wanganui River; sketch and story/ written by Margaret Bullock; sketches by David Clarke. Wanganui, A.D. Willis, 1897].

By: Clarke, David, active 1897

Reference: E-416-021

Description: Shows a stretch of the Wanganui River between cliffs, with a canoe in midstream. Extended Title - From Bullock, Margaret. The Wanganui River; sketch and story / written by Margaret Bullock; sketches by David Clarke. Wanganui; A.D. Willis [Christmas 1897]. Page 21. Inscriptions: Illustration has title below image; unsigned and undated. ATL has another copy of pamphlet at PAM [1897] BUL. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithograph 128 x 124 mm. Finding Aids: Shelf-list/Inventory available..

Date: 1862 - 1880

From: Crawford, James Coutts, 1817-1889 :[Sketchbook of copies from originals by James Coutts Crawford and Samuel Deighton. 1860-1880]

Reference: E-926-046

Description: Shows a sketch of two canoes on a river winding between low cliff banks. There is a fenced rectangular area on the bank at the left and trees beyond. The leading canoe, further away, contains two figures with paddles or poles, and the nearer canoe, following it, has three figures with poles or paddles and two other seated figures with brimmed hats. This location is mentioned in Crawford's "Recollections of travel in New Zealand and Australia ...", London, Trubner, 1880, page 176 Other Titles - River Extended Title - From his "Sketchbook of copies from originals by James Coutts Crawford" [1860-1880], page [46 Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Ink drawing, 145 x 235 mm

Date: 1862 - 1880

From: Crawford, James Coutts, 1817-1889 :[Sketchbook of copies from originals by James Coutts Crawford and Samuel Deighton. 1860-1880]

Reference: E-926-047

Description: Shows a sketch of a canoe on a river winding between low bushcovered cliff banks. In the foreground is a stony area with a large tree trunk lying on it. Extended Title - From his "Sketchbook of copies from originals by James Coutts Crawford" [1860-1880], page [47 Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Wash drawing, 145 x 235 mm