Taitapu

The Golden Blocks

Area around Lake Otuhie, known today as the Golden Blocks; the site of a number of gold mines from the mid 19th to the early 20th centuries. Source: "Historic gold trails of Nelson and Marlborough", by Tony Nolan (Reed, 1976), p65

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Manuscript

Indentures re land in the Tasman District

Date: 1839, 1884

From: Crawford family : Papers

Reference: fMS-Papers-1001-081C

Description: Indentures re land purchased by J C Crawford in the Tasman District ca 1839-1840; map of the Native Reserve West Wanganui, 1884 Quantity: 1 folder(s).

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Rangipito - An account of some of the hekes or migrations of the Taranaki and other tri...

Date: Apr 1887

From: Polynesian Society: Records

Reference: MS-Papers-1187-128

Description: Contains an account of the various heke of Ngati Toa and Te Ati Awa to the Kapiti district between 1820 and 1833, with reference to inter-tribal wars and disputes during this period. Rangipito use's the term "Uruuru-purumu" to describe the 19th century musket used by Maori. Other - Hardcopy inventory says "Compare mss version in S P Smith papers 21 (d)" Quantity: 1 folder(s) (40 leaves). Physical Description: Typescript and 2 pages of mss

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Heaphy, Charles, 1820-1881 :Tomatea Beach, Taitapu [1846?]

Date: 1846

From: British Library. Department of Manuscripts :Drawings and sketches illustrative of New Zealand. 1849-1850s. [Additional Manuscript 19954. File prints].

By: Heaphy, Charles, 1820-1881

Reference: E-144-021

Description: View along a beach with part of a pa on the left, several waka a a rowboat in the sea, Maori and pigs on shore. View in Golden Bay Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - Signed: Chas. Heaphy. Title bottom centre in the hand of the artist Quantity: 1 photograph(s). Physical Description: Photograph of watercolour, original, 6.5 x 10.8 inches

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Ngatata, Wiremu Tako d 1887 : Transcript of text of Treaty of Waitangi and related corr...

Date: 1845-1873

By: Ngatata, Wiremu Tako, -1887

Reference: MS-2204

Description: Includes a transcription of the 1845 printing of the Treaty, and correspondence between Wi Tako and Fitzroy, Grey, Featherston, and Parliament, in English and Maori. Language - Some material in Maori Source of title - Supplied title Quantity: 1 volume(s) (43 leaves). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph (photographic copy) (21 cm, blue linen folder)

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H T Whatahoro Jury - Native Land Court Assessors book

Date: 1892

From: Maori Purposes Fund Board : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0189-B060

Description: Contains notes about various succession and subdivision cases heard by the Maori Land Court in Masterton and Nelson, including verbatim evidence Includes evidence about the settlement of the top of the South Island by the Ngati Tama, Ngati Rarua and Ngati Koata tribes, and boundaries between these tribes. Physical Description: ½ maroon, dark green boards, 33 cm Finding Aids: Detailed inventory available.

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Battery house, Taitapu Gold Estate

Date: ca 1890s

From: Tyree Studio: Negatives of Nelson and Marlborough districts

Reference: 10x8-0575-G

Description: Battery house, Taitapu Gold Estate, circa 1890s, photographed by the Tyree Studio. Men unidentified. Other Titles - Tyree No. 8037 Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom right - Taitapu Gold Estate Battery Tyree Photo 3037 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative

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Men at the Pioneer mine, Taitapu

Date: [ca 1870-1913]

From: Tyree Studio: Negatives of Nelson and Marlborough districts

Reference: 10x8-0556-G

Description: Men at the Pioneer mine, Taitapu, photographed by the Tyree Brothers circa 1870-1913. Other Titles - Taitapu Gold Estate Pioneer Mine No I Level Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom right - Taitapu Gold Estate Pioneer Mine No I Level Tyree Photo 18015 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative

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Saw pit, Taitapu Gold Estate, Tasman Region

Date: ca 1880s

From: Tyree Studio: Negatives of Nelson and Marlborough districts

Reference: 10x8-0560-G

Description: Saw pit at the Taitapu Gold Estate, circa 1880s, photographed by the Tyree Studio. Men unidentified. Other Titles - Tyree No. 8019 Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom right - Taitapu Gold Estate Saw Pit Tyree Photo 8019 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative

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Managers house at the Golden Blocks gold mine in the Taitapu area

Date: [ca 1896-1913]

From: Tyree Studio: Negatives of Nelson and Marlborough districts

Reference: 1/1-000972-G

Description: Managers house at the Golden Blocks gold mine in the Taitapu area (around Lake Otuhie, also known as The Golden Blocks). Photograph taken by the Tyree Studio circa 1895-1916. Note on back of file print reads "Almost identical to 1/1-000971 (excepting man's pose)" Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - Managers house Golden Blocks Tyree Photo 10115 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative

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House at Paturau

Date: ca 1885

From: Tyree Studio: Negatives of Nelson and Marlborough districts

Reference: 10X8-0973-G

Description: House at Paturau. Photograph taken by the Tyree Studio, circa 1885. Man on horseback at left, unidentified. Original title on negative reads: "Paturau House". Note on back of file print reads "West Haven Inlet. Goldmining. Golden Blocks." Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom right - Paturau House Tyree Photo 8042 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative

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Letter from Te Make to McLean

Date: 6 Sep 1856

From: McLean, Donald (Sir), 1820-1877 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0032-0680-11

Description: Letter written from Taupata, Tai Tapu Quantity: 1 piece (3 pages on 1 leaf).

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[Group of miners at Golden Blocks]

Date: 1896-1913

From: Tyree Studio: Negatives of Nelson and Marlborough districts

Reference: 1/1-000969-G

Description: Miners outside pit entrance at the Golden Blocks gold mine, Taitapu district. The mine operated from 1896 until 1913. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom right - Miners, Golden Blocks. Tyree photo 10114 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).

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Taitapu Gold Estate, Golden Ridge mine

Date: ca 1890s

From: Tyree Studio: Negatives of Nelson and Marlborough districts

Reference: 10x8-0557-G

Description: Unidentified men at the Golden Ridge Mine, Taitpau Gold Estate, circa 1890s, photographed by the Tyree Studio. Other Titles - Tyree No. 8016 Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom right - Taitapu Gold Estat Golden Ridge Mine Tyree Photo 8016 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative

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Golden Blocks gold mine in the Taitapu area

Date: [ca 1896-1913]

From: Tyree Studio: Negatives of Nelson and Marlborough districts

Reference: 1/1-000973-G

Description: Golden Blocks gold mine in the Taitapu area (around Lake Otuhie, also known as The Golden Blocks). Photograph taken by the Tyree Studio circa 1895-1916. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - [Low level Golden Blocks Taitapu ?] Tyree Photo [unreadable] Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative

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View overlooking hills in the Taitapu area, with the Golden Blocks gold mine

Date: [ca 1896-1913]

From: Tyree Studio: Negatives of Nelson and Marlborough districts

Reference: 1/1-000968-G

Description: View overlooking hills in the Taitapu area (around Lake Otuhie, also known as The Golden Blocks), with buildings relating to the Golden Blocks gold mine on the right. Photograph taken by the Tyree Studio circa 1895-1916. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom right - Golden Blocks, looking south. Tyree Photo 10113 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative

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Taitapu Gold Estate, Slaty Creek, with manager's house

Date: ca 1890s

From: Tyree Studio: Negatives of Nelson and Marlborough districts

Reference: 10x8-0567-G

Description: Scene in native bush, at Slaty Creek, Taitapu Gold Estate, with workmen, railway carts, and managers house. Photograph taken by the Tyree Studio, circa 1890s. Other Titles - Tyree No. 8026 Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom right - Taitapu Gold Estate Managers House Slaty Creek Tyree Photo 8026 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative

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Aerial tram under construction, Taitapu Gold Estate

Date: ca 1890s

From: Tyree Studio: Negatives of Nelson and Marlborough districts

Reference: 10x8-0577-G

Description: Aerial tram under construction, Taitapu Gold Estate, circa 1890s. Lake Otuhie is in the background. Photograph taken by the Tyree Studio. Other Titles - Tyree No. 8041 Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - Taitapu Gold Estate Aerial Tram Tyree Photo Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative

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Overlooking the Golden Ridge Mine, Taitapu Gold Estate

Date: ca 1885

From: Tyree Studio: Negatives of Nelson and Marlborough districts

Reference: 10x8-0558-G

Description: Overlooking the Golden Ridge Mine, Taitapu Gold Estate, circa 1885. Photograph taken by the Tyree Studio. Other Titles - Tyree No. 8017 Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom right - Taitapu Gold Estate Golden Ridge Mine Tyree Photo 8017 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative

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Golden Blocks gold mine in the Taitapu area

Date: [ca 1896-1913]

From: Tyree Studio: Negatives of Nelson and Marlborough districts

Reference: 1/1-000967-G

Description: Golden Blocks gold mine in the Taitapu area (around Lake Otuhie, also known as The Golden Blocks). Photograph taken by the Tyree Studio circa 1895-1916. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom right - Battery Golden Blocks Tyree Photo 1011[2?] Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative

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Golden Blocks gold mine in the Taitapu area

Date: [ca 1896-1913]

From: Tyree Studio: Negatives of Nelson and Marlborough districts

Reference: 1/1-000964-G

Description: Golden Blocks gold mine in the Taitapu area (around Lake Otuhie, also known as The Golden Blocks). Photograph taken by the Tyree Studio circa 1895-1916. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - Low level Golden Blocks Taitapu Tyree Photo 10103 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative

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