Homebush

Date: Between 1923 and 1928

From: Moore, Robert Percy, 1881-1948 :Panoramic photographs of New Zealand

By: Gawith, A C, active 1920s

Reference: Pan-0788-F

Description: Panoramic view of a farmhouse and out-buildings in valley, near Homebush. Broom bushes. Pine and gum trees on property. Hills mostly barren. Narrow creek in valley. Prominent powerpoles across image. Taken by Robert Percy Moore. Inscriptions: Marginal notes on negative - A.C. Gawith Homebush Masterton 3 sepias on Kodak paper. Print from extreme left of view. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Panoramic negative 24.9 x 114.8 cm

Date: 1972-1977

From: Cairns, Keith Raymond 1925-1987 : Research papers relating to the Wairarapa, particularly archaeology and Maori history

Reference: 88-070-01/01

Description: Contains miscellaneous notes about Maori language and about Wairarapa Maori history, including newspaper clippings about the Maori language and about Maori language week; an archaeological report about a pa site in the Tararua Ranges; correspondence, programmes and newspaper clippings concerning the erection and unveiling of road signs and memorials commemorating Maori settlements; programmes for Kapa Haka competitions and whakapapa for the Ngatuere family Quantity: 1 folder(s).

From: W B Chennells :Collection of maps

By: Masterton Public Library

Reference: MapColl-832.4595gbbd/[ca.1878]/Acc.36616

Description: Map of the Mangakuta subdivision, now known as Homebush in the town of Masterton, showing twenty two numbered sections with acreages, adjoining the Makoura Stream and including Chain Road. Each sections includes owner's names or initials, also names of lessees. Names include F.A. Martin, J.D.C., Amelia Nathan Trust, J.J. Kirkins, Baker - Wellington. Dated from plan held by Land Information New Zealand - Deed 95, Wellington Land District - 'Plan of subdivision of Mangaakuta' Note in top right corner states: J.J. Kirkins, 46 Tory Street, Wellington Note along bottom edge of map states: Amelia Nathan Trust, PO Box 442, Wellington Added note in pencil after title states: Homebush Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and pencil on dressed linen, scale not given, 19.8 x 25.4 cm.

Date: 1908

From: W B Chennells :Collection of maps

By: Masterton Public Library; Rawson, Alfred Pearson, 1848-1911

Reference: MapColl-832.4595gbbd/ca.1908/Acc.36584

Description: Cadastral map of thirteen numbered sections adjacent to Mangakuta Road and Nursery Road in the Mangakuta Block. The centre of Nursery Road is marked as the boundary between the borough and county of Masterton. Adjacent blocks are Pokohiwi Block, bordered by the Ruamahanga River, in Masterton County which is part of Block V - Otahoua Survey District, also Kohutu Block in the Borough of Masterton. Includes measurements, some sections are marked as sold with amounts in pounds sterling, and some marked as reserved. One owner's name is recorded as Donald McKenzie. A track is marked through section 7 to the site of a homestead. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink, pencil and colourwash on card, coloured, 68.7 x 100.3 cm.

Date: 1895

From: Medley, Mary Catherine, 1835-1922 :Sketchbook of Mary C. Medley nee Taylor...1895. No. 14.

Reference: E-379-018

Description: Shows a large house (Justin Aylmer's House, Masterton) with a backdrop of trees Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - Justin Aylmers House. Home bush Masterton Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Pencil and watercolour, 130 x 225 mm (page size)