Sawmills - New Zealand - Manawatū-Whanganui Region

Date: 1905-1906

From: Field, William Hughes, 1861-1944 : Papers

Reference: 73-128-074

Description: Also includes telegrams signed Cathro and Luxford, note from Piripi referring to Raetihi and valuation of milling P G Smith's property near Raetihi by G McHattie and W H Wackrow Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: ca1912

Reference: PAColl-7678

Description: Collection comprises: Two photographs of Mauriceville West, showing the dairy factory, and a cow & bulloch, probably on the property of Alfred Forsberg, taken ca 1912-1915 by Benjamin Murgatroyd. Two photographs of Falkner's sawmill at Kaiparoro, taken ca 1906 by Robert Wallis of Eketahuna. Quantity: 4 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: [1907-1912]

From: Field, William Hughes, 1861-1944 : Papers

Reference: fMS-Papers-6904-04

Description: Various legal papers relating to the Raetihi Timber Company including mortgage of shares, deed of covenant, sale, debenture, memorandum of satisfaction of debenture and memorandums of mortgage Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [1905-1933]

From: Field, William Hughes, 1861-1944 : Papers

Reference: 73-128-044

Description: Various legal papers relating to the Raetihi Timber Company including telegrams, correspondence, a memorandum of association, some financial papers, particulars of sale of shares and issue of debenture Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1921-1922

From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 :Photographs of New Zealand geology, geography, and the Maori history of Horowhenua

Reference: PA1-q-001

Description: Album (2), 1921-1922, Mangahao Hydro-electric scheme, images 59-122. Album showing the development of construction of the Mangahao Hydro-electric power scheme, with all aspects, including service roads, the sawmill supplying timber for buildings and other requirements of construction, work camps, the tunnels for water pipes. See also Album (1) 1916-1921, Tararuas & Mangahao Hydro-Electric construction, images 1-58 (at PA1-o-009).

Date: [1902-1905]

From: Field, William Hughes, 1861-1944 : Papers

Reference: 73-128-257

Description: File of correspondence and telegrams Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 9 Oct 1998 - 09 Oct 1998

From: Tongariro Forest oral history project

By: Te Ahuru, Wharerangi Sonny, 1918-; Patena, Kepa, 1938-

Reference: OHInt-0425/9

Description: Sonny Te Ahuru was born in 1918 and has lived in Te Rena most of his life. Describes Te Rena during his childhood. Talks about the Te Rena School and punishment for speaking Maori. Notes his grandfather started their farm and his father worked at the mill, Weir and Kenny, measuring logs. Explains how to catch wild cattle, hunting meat for food or sale and hunting birds, including kereru, tui, kaka and kiwi, when they were plentiful. Mentions changes when loggers arrived and the shooting of cattle for sport. Describes going to work with his uncle Barney Pakau as a forest labourer. Describes returning to Te Rena, working at the mill at Putateraru and clearing land near Owhango for the Department of Maori Affairs. Kepa Patena was born at Pukati in 1938. Recalls Tokaanu Primary School, punishment for speaking Maori and his father's emphasis on tikanga Maori. Describes working in the butcher shop. Explains the formation of land trusts with Maori Affairs and the difficulty of a number of land owners and unwillingness to work on the land. Describes possum control in the area and difficulties with 1080 poison. Describes working on the Taurewa Block converting the southern parts of the Tongariro Forest to farmland. Explains techniques used to break the land in. Describes planned `burnoffs' and how one burnoff went wrong. Interviewer(s) - Jonathan Kennett Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-2963. Colour photos of Sonny Te Ahuru and Kepa Patena

Date: 8 Oct 1998 - 08 Oct 1998

From: Tongariro Forest oral history project

By: Mathieson, Alexander Raymond, 1922-1999

Reference: OHInt-0425/6

Description: Ray Mathieson was born in Utiku in 1922. Mentions his family's Danish ancestry on his father' side. Describes how both his father and grandfather were forestry workers. Talks about his education at Ohingaiti, Tokoroa, Tauhei and Taihape. Recalls games played at school. Describes living in the bush and moving to Taihape with his family in 1929 when his father became a farm manager for Mr Gibbs. Describes working in the mill, on the farm and in the Army before becoming a tractor driver in the bush. Describes the mills around Owhango and working as a blacksmith at the mill with his father. Recalls felling trees before chainsaws were used and pulling logs to the skids. Describes a pulley system, a timber jack, a steam hauler and other old logging equipment. Mentions the A and G Price timber jack factory in Thames. Recalls accidents in the bush. Explains how logs were brought down from Bull Ridge. Discusses his farm he bought in 1950. Disusses his feelings towards logging the forest. Mentions uncovering a kiwi nest. Compares logging native and exotic forest. Describes what bushmen did during time off. Mentions movies, cards and drinking. Mentions the law against selling liquor to Maori. Comments on Maori Pakeha relationships in the bush. Interviewer(s) - Jonathan Kennett Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-2960. Colour photo of Ray Mathieson

Date: 14 Nov 1998

From: Tongariro Forest oral history project

By: Climo, Brian Francis, 1946-; Anderson, Colin Hugh, active 1998

Reference: OHInt-0425/2

Description: This interview takes place throughout the Tongariro Forest over a period of eleven hours. The interviewer and interviewees are travelling on motor bikes and a mountain bike and give map grid references as to their various locations during the interview. Brian Anderson was born in Auckland in 1946 and grew up in Owhango. Describes training as an engine driver and later becoming a truck driver at the quarry. Recalls his father was boss for Carter Holt and he went into the forest with him from an early age. Colin Anderson's father was a logging contractor with Dominion Timber Company. Discusses the mills near Raurimu. Mentions Kapoors Mill. Comments on the mountain biking track known as 42 Traverse. Discusses the pressure of hunting in the forest, the use of helicopters in hunting and the `deer wars' which resulted in a lodge being blown up in 1969. Discusses the construction of bridges, the naming of various tracks, accidents in the bush and the building of huts in the forest. Mentions DOC's plans to remove huts. Recalls camping, hunting, fishing and climbing in the area. Comments on the 4WD (four wheel drive) vehicle ban in the Tongariro Forest. Discusses the failure of the Forest Service to plant pines after logging as stipulated by the Forestry Act 1953. Comments on the success of the Tongariro Forest Park Promotion Committee. Mentions Keith Chapple. Discusses the effects of the Tokaanu Power Scheme on the Whakapapa River. Interviewer(s) - Jonathan Kennett Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 2 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-2956. Search dates: 1998

Date: 13 Nov 1998

From: Tongariro Forest oral history project

By: Glennie, Ian Cedric William, 1937-2002

Reference: OHInt-0425/4

Description: Ian Glennie was born in Gisborne in 1937. Mentions his parents Archibald and Mabel Glennie. Recalls moving to Kakahi and then Taumaranui, where he was educated. Describes being an apprentice electrician before becoming interested in native forests and becoming a Junior Forest Labourer. Recalls working with Austin Kirk who had been in the 28 (Maori) Battalion. Describes the process of appraising trees so that every merchantable tree was measured. Mentions the Dominion Timber Company, Taurewa Sawmill, Kopu's Mill and the Tongariro Timber Company. Discusses bush sense and bush skills including food preparation and hunting. Discusses working with assisted immigrants, including `ten pound Poms' and Dutchmen, and their learning of local rules. Describes becoming a forest foreman for the Forest Service. Lists merchantable tree species. Describes his working tools. Comments on the logging of pristine matai on the eastern shore of Lake Taupo. Recalls his job as Appraisal Officer, shifting to Wellington to become Forest Ranger, moving to Reefton and teaching at the training school, the closure of the training school and becoming Officer in Charge at Whareama Tinui, Karioi and Waimahea (Kaingaroa). Comments on urban life and life in Reefton. Mentions his wife Elsie May and their two sons. Comments on the difference between logging native and exotic forest. Describes becoming District Ranger at Turangi, the discussion about Tongariro as a state forest park and the involvement of the Outdoor Pursuits Centre. Discusses forest fires, hunters clearing land for deer and fire fighting techniques. Recalls becoming Principal Forest Ranger at Head Office and then District Ranger at Gisborne. Describes the East Coast Forestry Project to stop erosion, increase diversity and provide employment. Discusses becoming Assistant conservator of operations at Palmerston North and his reaction to the stopping of logging in the Tongariro Forest. Discusses land use arguments, the Forest Service and Lands and Survey. Discusses the privatisation of the New Zealand Forest Service and its effects. Talks about becoming manager of the Hawkes Bay area until its sale to Carter Holt Harvey. Describes working for Landcorp in Rotorua and becoming a lifestyle farmer in Taumaranui. Comments on visiting indigenous forest at Pureora Forest Park. Interviewer(s) - Jonathan Kennett Quantity: 4 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 4 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-2958. Colour photo of Ian Glennie

Date: 1842 - 1847

From: Brees, Samuel Charles, 1810-1865 :Pictorial Illustrations of New Zealand. London, John Williams and Co., Library of Arts, 141, Strand, 1847.

Reference: B-049-029/031

Description: The top view shows the Kebbell's settlement with a sawmill around 8 miles up the Manawatu River from the coast; the central view shows the wooden Fort Richmond on the left, with the Hutt River and its first bridge, Hutt Forest in the background; the lower view is from the bottom of Hawkestone Street, looking towards Tinakori Hill, with John Wicksteed's house in the foreground and Mr St Hill's in the background Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Engravings on sheet 365 x 261

Date: 1909-1911

By: Akitio Sawmilling Company

Reference: qMS-0029

Description: Detailed account of activities from Jun 1909 to Nov 1911; Mr F Armstrong of Akitio Station was the principle shareholder Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 1 volume(s) (504 leaves). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Ms, 29 cm, ½ calf, black buckram, phase box

Date: ca 1910

Reference: PAColl-6520

Description: 14 views of work at Gamman's Mill, Ohakune, including transporting logs by cart, bush railway and wire pulley over a gorge. 1 image of the Pipiriki Hotel. 1 image of a school at Karioi. Photographer(s) unknown. Arrangement: Negatives housed at: 1/4-012565 to 012578, and 1/2-017093 to 017094 Quantity: 16 b&w copy negative(s).

Date: [1893]-1909

From: Field, William Hughes, 1861-1944 : Papers

Reference: 73-128-075

Description: Much of the material relates to court hearings and investigations concerning the lease of Smith's land Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [Circa 1890s to 1900s]

By: Barltrop, George William, 1863-1946

Reference: PA1-o-290

Description: Photographs of various areas in the Manawatu-Wanganui Region and Wellington Region circa 1890s, probably taken by George William Barltrop (identification from other albums in this sequence). A large number show church buildings, including a Roman Catholic church in Johnsonville; an Anglican church in Featherston; St Luke's Anglican Church in Greytown; a church in Carterton; St Matthews Anglican church in Masterton; a church in Pahiatua; one in Ashhurst; an Anglican church in Bunnythorpe; St John's Anglican church in Feilding; All Saints Anglican church in Palmerston North; and a church at Kiwitea. A small group show the area around Alfredton, with a timber mill, several types of saw, and teams of horses transporting logs. One view is of a cemetery, probably in Lower or Upper Hutt, with the gravestone of George Keary clearly visible. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with red cover, impressed title `Photographic views'; `McIntosh VI' lettered in gold on spine; 17.5 x 24.0 cm

Date: 1842 - 1847

By: Brees, Samuel Charles, 1810?-1865; Melville, Henry, 1792-1870

Reference: A-109-029/031

Description: Views of a sawmill on the Manawatu River; of the fort on the Hutt River; of Hawkestone Street and Tinakori Hill, with the houses of John Wicksteed and of Mr St Hill Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Hand-coloured engravings on sheet 365 x 261

Date: [1904-1914]

From: Field, William Hughes, 1861-1944 : Papers

Reference: 73-128-202

Description: Various papers relating to the Raetihi Timber Company including telegrams, correspondence, notice of call, part of draft agreement relating to construction and maintenance of a siding and unsigned leasing agreement for land in the Makotuku survey district Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [Circa 1900s-1910s]

From: Price, William Archer, 1866-1948 :Collection of post card negatives

Reference: 10x8-1774-G

Description: Sawmill at Manunui. Photograph taken by William A Price between 1900 and 1920. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom right - Manunui. N.Z. [No.] 2672.D Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative

By: Clevely, Roy Edwin, 1911-1992

Reference: PAColl-4060

Description: Photographs and negatives of Bunnythorpe Arrangement: Negatives catalogued at 1/4-17605 to 17614, 17661 to 17767 Quantity: 117 b&w copy negative(s). 5 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: Between 1923 and 1928

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

Reference: Pan-0307-F

Description: Sawmilling yard and factory buildings "HUDSON BOILER FACTORY" and "KONKA" Factory painted on roof. Smokestack on building in centre. R.P. Moore's stamp on lower right corner. Konka board was a New Zealand invention which first appeared in 1914 and continued in use until the 1950s. Factory-made concrete board using pumice instead of sand. Produced by Bassett & Co. Inscriptions: Marginal notes on tape - Bassett's Timber Yards. Wanganui. 3 copies" Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Panoramic negative 24.8 x 111.4 cm