Legal instruments

Date: 2005

From: New Zealand Century Farm and Station Program :New Zealand Century Farm and Station Award applications

Reference: MS-Papers-8640-16

Description: The papers consist of: Application form submitted by Roger James Cotton; land documents; history of family and property (including `Cotton family' from printed publication (p524)); photographs The original owner of the land in Waipori District (formerly Tuapeka County) was Thomas Dickson who was granted 15 acres by the Crown in 1872. He died in 1873 and the land passed to his widow Margaret (nee Atkinson) who remarried Robert Cotton in 1875. The land was transferred to Robert Cotton in 1891. At the time of the New Zealand Century Farm and Station award in 2005 the farm was owned jointly by brothers Roger James and Stuart William Cotton (great-grandsons of Robert Cotton). Accompanying material - Email from Roger Cotton to Alexander Turnbull Library, 2006, clarifying details recorded on the award application Quantity: 1 folder(s) 30 pages. Physical Description: Mss, typescript, printed matter, photographs (some photocopies) 16 photographs - Portrait of Robert Cotton; family graves at Waipori Cemetery; O.P.Q. Canton stamping battery waterwheel at Waipori; plaque to honour the settlement of Waipori and the goldfields (1862-1924); views of the Cotton property (located 11 km from Lawrence)

Date: 1856,1860

From: Stratford, Peter : Epsom Trust collection

Reference: MS-Papers-11750-24

Description: Contains three parchment land deeds relating to the Williams family [CMS] of Bay of Islands. ET/LT:005 is a land purchase document of Henry Williams purchasing land in Hokianga on 23 July 1856. Includes pencil annotations on the outside of the document including `Taratara' which may refer to Taratara Peak (also known as St Paul's). Also includes the Governor's offical seal. ET/LT: 006 is dated 24 April 1860 and includes Henry Williams Jun. Esq. to John William Williams Esq. Includes a hand drawn coloured map on the inner page. The following places are named on the map: Okorari Creek, Taratara and Pukeawa. It is also dated and stamped on the outside by the `Registrar Auckland' Wed 9 May 1860. ET/LT: 007 includes Henry Williams Jun Esq. to Venerable Octavius Hadfield and wife. It is dated 24 April 1860. It contains a hand drawn coloured map, showing the following places: Okorari Creek, Taratara and Pukeawa. A note for ET/LT:005 says that it may have come from the John Webster collection, but it relates to the Williams family [CMS] of Bay of Islands. Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Parchment

Date: [1866,1904]

From: Stratford, Peter : Epsom Trust collection

Reference: MS-Papers-11750-25

Description: Four parchment documents relating to land conveyancy. ET/LT: 008 is a conveyance document relating to land in Hokianga, dated 20 January, 1904. Henry Williams to John Press. It relates to land `originally granted to Henry Williams by Crown Grant dated 23/7/56'. ET/LT: 009 is a conveyance document for land at Waimate in 1866. Octavius Hadfield to Samuel Williams. ET/LT: 010 is a document appointing a new trustee. It is dated 4 January, 1904. It is adding John Marshall as a joint trustee for land in Hokianga. ET/LT: 011 is a conveyance document relating to land in Hokianga. Dated 17 June 1904. Involving Samuel Williams and others, and Octavius Hadfield. Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0 Linear Metres.

Date: 1872-1914

From: Stratford, Peter : Epsom Trust collection

Reference: MS-Papers-11750-27

Description: Eight parchment land documents relating to Waimate North. ET/LT 024 is a conveyance for land at Waimate, George Clarke to Samuel L Clarke, dated 5 Aug 1872. ET/LT 025 is a conveyance for land at Waimate, George Clarke to Hopkins Clarke, dated 5 Aug 1872. ET/LT 026 is a conveyance for land at Waimate, dated 8 Oct 1872. Maketu Ruhe Tutana, Hoana Ruhe and Ihaka Te Tai to Marsden Clarke and John Betts Clarke. Iritana has also signed the document along with the other signatories. Also attached is a signed statement by William Kemp, saying he is a registered interpreter for the Maori language. ET/LT 027 is a conveyance of land at Waimate dated 7 May 1884. Marsden Clarke to John Betts Clarke. ET/LT 028 is a conveyance of land at Waimate dated 20 Nov 1894. Henry Tacy Clarke [middle name is spelt Tacey the document] to William Henry Brownwell. ET/LT 029 is a conveyance of land at Waimate dated 5 Feb 1898. Edward Blomfield Clarke to James McIntyre. ET/LT 030 is a conveyance of land at Waimate dated 23 Dec 1903. Philip Walsh to John Betts Clarke. ET/LT 031 is a conveyance of land at Waimate dated 10 Aug 1914. John Betts Clarke to Edward Blomfield Clarke. Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0 Linear Metres.

Date: 2005

From: New Zealand Century Farm and Station Program :New Zealand Century Farm and Station Award applications

By: Pirie, David James, active 1982-2005

Reference: MS-Papers-8640-45

Description: The papers consist of: Application form submitted by David James Pirie; one page extract from `100 years at Morton Mains'; certificates of title; photographs of William Pirie taken about 1920 and in 1942; letter from James Pirie of Invercargill. Original owner of the property was William Pirie who acquired 232 acres in 1900. In 1914 a further 212 acres were purchased from Colin Gerrard. In 2005 the land was farmed by his son James and grandson, David Pirie and was awarded the NZ Century Farm & Station award to mark 100 years of continuous ownership by one family. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescript, photograph

Date: 1913-1940

By: Bell family; Bell, Andrew Murray, 1868-1944

Reference: MS-Papers-8731

Description: Papers of the Bell family, originally from Langholm, Dumfries, Scotland, who moved to Auckland. Mainly relating to the properties in Auckland held by the family. Source of title - Purchase, Mr A Murray Bell, 2007 Source of title - Supplied by Library Other - Main collection consists of subdivision plans, held in the Cartographic Section under MapColl-collection-Bell Bell family, originally from Langholm, Dumfries, Scotland, who moved to Auckland. Quantity: 3 folder(s). 0.04 Linear Metres. Provenance: Material comes originally from one of the Bell family homes: that of A Murray Bell, Parnell, Auckland. Transfers: From Cartographic Collection -.

Date: 2006

From: New Zealand Century Farm and Station Program :New Zealand Century Farm and Station Award applications

Reference: MS-Papers-8640-64

Description: The papers consist of: Application form submitted by Neil James Roy; history of farm ownership and family; photographs of the farm and family; certificates of title and maps Original owner of the farm at Moonlight was John Roy who purchased 201 acres in 1883. In 2007 the property was owned by his great-grandsons, Neil James Roy and Bruce Robert Roy. In 2006 the property was awarded the New Zealand Century Farm and Station award to mark over 100 years of continuous ownership by one family. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts, photographs, maps (some photocopies)

Date: 21 Mar 1859

By: Townsend, Chauncy Henry, 1816-1888

Reference: MS-Papers-2694

Description: Sale of land in Tinakori Road, Thorndon (1 acre 32 perches) to Mr Kenny by Mr Chauncy Henry Townsend and Mrs Isabella Townsend on 21 March 1859 Quantity: 1 folder(s) (1 piece). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss

Date: 1896-1957

By: Consolidated Gold Fields of New Zealand Ltd

Reference: MS-Group-1132

Description: Records of the Company, consisting of reports, general and London correspondence, files on industrial relations and unions, legal documents, some minutes, mine manager reports and other papers. The records relate to both the Blackwater and the Consolidated mines, and there are some files on Progress and other subsidiary mining companies. Also included are the business and private correspondence and diaries of David Ziman. Source of title - Supplied The Consolidated Gold Fields of New Zealand Ltd, a quartzite-crushing gold extraction operation, was founded in 1896, in Reefton, by David Ziman from the purchase of the Globe, Progress, Wealth of Nations and Golden Fleece gold mining companies. Quantity: 28 box(es) (430 folders). 4 volume(s). 9.50 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts, printed matter Finding Aids: Detailed listing available.. Plans of Blackwater Mine at 76-083-06/01

Date: 1876

By: Maney, Richard David, active 1869-1876

Reference: MS-Papers-2928

Description: Land leased by Maney from Renata Kawepo and others Quantity: 1 folder(s) (1 sheet). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Ms Plan of Block included

Date: 2008

From: New Zealand Century Farm and Station Program :New Zealand Century Farm and Station Award applications

Reference: MS-Papers-9389-30

Description: The papers consist of: Application form submitted by Robyn Vicki Lawrence on behalf of her brother Murray Tapper; History of the Tappers of Okauia compiled by Vicki Lawrence, 2009; Early history of Okauia, compiled by Mrs H Baxindine Snr, Mrs Annie Marsh, George Harrison, jack jones, Arthur Garland, Mar 1982 Original owner was Caleb Robinson Tapper who leased the land in 1908. It was acquired by Jack Victor Tapper in 1919. In 2008 it was owned by his grandson Murray Wayne Tapper and wife Gillian. In June 2008 the Tapper farm was sold to Murray & Nikki Hawkings ending over 100 years of continuous ownership by one family. In April 2008 the property was awarded the New Zealand Century Farm and Station award to mark over 100 years of continuous ownership by one family. Quantity: 1 box(es) Hollinger (2 items). Physical Description: Mss, typescript, printed matter, photographs (some photocopies)

Date: [1930-1960]

By: Harcourt, Charles James Stanton, 1877-1965

Reference: 73-154

Description: Comprises deeds, correspondence and other papers relating to real estate in Wellington Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 2 box(es) (hollinger). 0.03 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter Processing information: Not yet listed

Date: 2005

From: New Zealand Century Farm and Station Program :New Zealand Century Farm and Station Award applications

Reference: MS-Papers-8640-13

Description: The papers consist of: Application form submitted by Scott Donald Blair McKenzie; original farm deed, 1869; maps The original owner of Greenbush was Kenneth George McKenzie of Kildonan, Little Loch Broom, Western Highlands, Scotland, who acquired 50 acres at Fortrose, Southland. In 2005 the land at 218 Fortrose-Otara Road (Block IX Toes Toes District Section 3) was farmed by his great-great-grandson Scott McKenzie and his wife Christine. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescript (some photocopies)

Date: 13 Dec 1882

By: Mouat, Magnus, active 1882

Reference: MS-Papers-2957

Description: Assignment of estate of Gilbert Harper to William and Gilbert Harper Mouat, by Magnus Mouat and William Sutherland; the land was situated near Charleston Witnessed by Manson Gardner Quantity: 1 folder(s) (4 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Ms

Date: 1900 - 1974

By: Elder, Norman Lascelles, 1896-1974

Reference: MapColl-832.4399gbbd/[19--?]/Acc.37574

Description: A base map, Plan of Section 23 Ngarara, Kaitawa S.D. Block III, near Waikanae, has been used to name fields belonging to the Elder family farm. Boundaries of the fields are marked on the base map with acreages and a few include the name H. Elder. The site of the Elder family home is marked. The property has the Waikanae River, Wellington and Manawatu Railway, and the Hutt-Waikanae Road as boundaries. A sum total of acreages was handwritten on the base map, Other names of landowners included are C.C.H., W.H. Field, Beachams. Title handwritten on reverse of map Waimahoe is the name of N.L. Elder's farm and the annotations believed to have been made by a family member Base map: Plan of Section 23 Ngarara, Kaitawa S.D. Block III Quantity: 1 map(s). 6 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Pencil on photostatic copy, scale indeterminable, 45.6 x 62 cm. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - MS Papers 0699.

Date: 2007

From: New Zealand Century Farm and Station Program :New Zealand Century Farm and Station Award applications

Reference: MS-Papers-9137-11

Description: The papers consist of: Application form and land documents to support the application submitted by Robert Gillow Elliott; history of the family's ownership; Plan of Mangatahi; `The Mangatahi Settlement, particulars, terms and conditions', 1907 (photocopy of printed material). Original owner was Robert William Andrew Elliott who acquired 568 acres of the Mangatahi Block by ballot in 1907. On his death in 1933 the farm was run as an estate by his wife Ruby. After her death it was farmed in partnership by their children Joyce and Robert. After three years Robert leased his sister's share, until 2003 when he bought her out. In 2007 it was being run by Robert's son David. In 2007 the property was awarded the New Zealand Century Farm and Station award to mark over 100 years of continuous ownership by one family. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, printed matter, photographs, maps (some photocopies) Transfers: Digital versions of some or all of these papers are available at MSDL-0402.

Date: 1875-1970

By: Geraghty, Lilian Mary, active 1970

Reference: MS-Papers-9868

Description: Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Mrs L M Geraghty, Wellington

Date: 2006

From: New Zealand Century Farm and Station Program :New Zealand Century Farm and Station Award applications

Reference: MS-Papers-8640-32

Description: The papers consist of: Application form submitted by Andrew Bruce McCorkindale; reminiscences entitled `Beginning my life in the south' by Nora Jean McCorkindale nee Baumgart; certificates of title; photo of John Wood Byars. The original owner of the land at Llangollen, Round Hill Road, Manuka Creek Otago, was Adam McCorkindale from Scotland who purchased 241 acres in 1886 (Table Hill Survey District). In 2006 the property was owned by his great-grandson Andrew Bruce McCorkindale and his wife Marie. Awarded the New Zealand Century Farm and Station award to mark over 100 years of continuous ownership by one family. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescript, photographs

Date: 1900 - 1950

Reference: MapColl-832.4399gbbd/[19--?]/Acc.43552

Description: Survey map of proposed fishermen's reserve in Waikanae, comprising 11 one acre lots adjoining two proposed roads, south-east of the Waikanae River and parallel to the ocean. Surrounding the proposed reserve is Kapiti III block, no. 74, 63-6. The river's path to the ocean, a temporary channel, existing bank, bank protection and proposed diversion also shown. The Estate of Hannah Field and the property of W H Field are named. Stamp at bottom right: L&S series 11, sub-no. 25. Related to map of smae title, IRN 742048, but shows a smaller area and has less detail. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). 6 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Ink and colourwash on dressed linen, scale [1:6 336], 43.3 x 41.8 cm. Provenance: Dept of Lands and Survey Processing information: The expression of date corrected in the call number to reflect both unknown dacade and year.

Date: 2006

From: New Zealand Century Farm and Station Program :New Zealand Century Farm and Station Award applications

Reference: MS-Papers-8640-58

Description: The papers consist of: Application form submitted by John Williams; history of the Williams family of `Charlcombe', Lyalldale, South Canterbury; photographs of the farm and family; certificates of title and maps. Original owner of the farm was Arthur Cuthbert Williams who purchased 584 acres in 1901. In 2007 the property was owned by his great-grandson, J C L Williams. In 2006 the property was awarded the New Zealand Century Farm and Station award to mark over 100 years of continuous ownership by one family. See also addendum dated 2011-2014, MS-Papers-12040. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts, photographs (some photocopies)