Molesworth Station

Date: 23 June 2007 to 22 Jan 2008 - 23 Jun 2007 - 22 Jan 2008

By: Brooke-White, Julia Stace, 1942-; New Zealand. Department of Conservation. South Marlborough Area Office

Reference: OHColl-0868

Description: Interviews with people who have lived or worked on Molesworth, the largest high country cattle station in New Zealand, which, since 1938, is owned by the Crown. The recollections of station life include activites such as stock mustering using horses, rabbiting, deer culling, descriptions of various livestock and vegetation, types of visitors to the station and involvement of DOC and LANDCORP government departments. The interviewees are Brett Billingsley, Rachel Chisholm, Ann Reid, Don Reid and Sam Taylor. Contents: Accompanied by a summary document: Molesworth Oral History Project (1 p), which is also available as an electronic document (OHDL-000097) Interviewer(s) - Julia Brook-White Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-016033 to OHC-016041. OHC-016212 to OHC-016217 Quantity: 15 C60 cassette(s). 5 printed abstract(s). 6 Electronic document(s). 5 interview(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete.

Date: [1924-1963]

From: Searle, Roland James 1904-1984 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-5663-6

Description: Comprises photograph of Mt Kenya; brochure re `The Cup of knowledge' re divination (nd); Willis MacNicol's `The Key to the mysteries of divination' (1924); `The D & E' Wellington Camera Club (Jun 1955, Oct/Nov 1962, Aug Sep 1963); and `Journal of Agriculture' 15 May 1952 with photographs by Perry Photographer, of Molesworth-Tarndale Runs Also `Colour filters...' by S O Rawling (1934); `How to succeed with your six-20 portrait "Brownie"; and `All you need to know about New Caledonia', illus ed, by Sidney Reichenbach (?1943) Other Titles - A key to the mysteries of divination by Willis MacNicol (1924) Other Titles - All you need to know about New Caledonia; illus ed, by Sidney Reichenbach (Sydney, Penfold) Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1980 - 1865

By: De Ruyter, Cornelis Geradus, 1930-

Reference: A-242-026

Description: View of the first homestead on Molesworth Station, Marlborough Catalogued from information sheet (not received). From signed pen drawing of first homestead on Molesworth station, built by John Murphy in 1865 Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph b&w 320 x 250 mm on sheet 370 x 300 mm

Date: 1980 - 1865

By: De Ruyter, Cornelis Geradus, 1930-

Reference: A-242-026-a

Description: The first farmhouse on Molesworth Station, Marlborough Catalogued from information sheet (not received). From signed pen drawing of first homestead on Molesworth station, built by John Murphy in 1865 Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph 320 x 250 mm on sheet 370 x 300 mm

Date: 1937

From: Mowat family : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-7496-24

Description: Parts 2-13 of a series of articles by Bruce Stronach of his experiences as a musterer on Molesworth Station (Press, Jul-Sep 1937) Relationship complexity - See `A Musterer on Molesworth' (Whitcombe and Tombs, 1953) in Printed Collections at 636.3 Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [1989]-2000

From: Dennis, Lawrence Samuel, 1915-2000 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-7261-27

Description: Correspondence with politicians and other people; notes and clippings and various hotels; and papers relating to the Dennises trip to Molesworth Station Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [1915-1970]

From: Mowat family : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-7496-03

Description: Personal and business correspondence and papers Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1872-1905

By: Acton-Adams family

Reference: qMS-0002-0022

Description: Comprise correspondence, accounts, legal documents, articles and reports Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 21 volume(s). 0.20 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss (26-33 cm; ½ calf & 1 brown box)

Date: 1885-1897, 1992

From: Genealogical Research Institute of New Zealand Inc : Records, including family history research essays

Reference: MS-Papers-5051-3

Description: Describes life of Walter MacNaughton, first as manager of a Marlborough sheep station and who later as owner of Molesworth Station, before moving to the Wairarapa Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 8 April 2004

From: Drovers Project

By: Burney, Alben Charles, 1922-

Reference: OHInt-0759-02

Description: Oral history interview with Alben Burney, born 8th April, 1922 in Christchurch. Mentions milking in Kaikoura in his youth. Recalls his brief war experience - mentions the 14th Regiment. Discusses meeting his wife Ruth. Talks about mustering at Clarence Reserve and Rata Downs Station near Cheviot. Details the differences between mustering and shepherding. Describes starting work at Molesworth Station, Hanmer Springs - recalls the number of sheep he mustered. Talks about moving to Feilding. Discusses finding work after World War II - mentions Borthwicks and Harry Ferguson. Talks about working on Henshaw's farm in Kimbolton. Discusses beginning as a drover in the 1950s - recalls the journey of moving stock. Recounts his memories of other drovers he worked with - mentions Kit, Bob Dagg, Charlie Sundgren, Linc Campbell, Len Stevens, and Keith and Huia Sowerby. Details the types of dogs he worked. Explains various commands and whistles. Recounts how drovers were percieved at the time - talks about the hours of work. Explains his work in the sales yards and the Friday sales. Mentions Scottie Moyes. Talks about the impact of the lorries on droving. Discusses the statue of the drover in Feilding. Access Contact - See Oral History Librarian Interviewer(s) - Ruth Low Accompanying material - 1 photograph, 15 x 10 cm [date unknown]; biographical informaion relating to Alben Burney; copy of a published newpaper article on Alben Burney. Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-014325, OHC-014326 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 Electronic document(s) - abstract. 1.12 Hours and minutes Duration. Physical Description: Textual file - Microsoft Word Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-5010, OHDL-000423. 1 colour photograph, 15 x 10cm, of Alben Burney [date unknown]. Published newpaper article includes copies of a photograph of Alben Burney. Search dates: 08/04/2004

Date: 1950-2000

From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers

Reference: PAColl-7327-1-112

Description: Photographs related to cities and towns, arranged alphabetically from CAN to NAP, taken and collected by the Evening Post. Images taken in New Zealand, by a range of photographers, between 1950 and 2000. Quantity: 1 box(es) of prints, grouped in folders.

Date: date unknown

From: Thornton, Geoffrey Garth, 1922-2017: Papers and photographs relating to industrial and construction heritage

Reference: PA12-11728

Description: Transparencies of woolsheds in New Zealand, taken by Geoffrey Thornton or Jocelyn Thornton. Each slide mount is annotated with the location, and sometimes the date of construction, of the woolshed. Dates and photographer name are sometimes annotated. Title supplied by Library. Slides are not dated. Arrangement: Transparencies were arranged in a metal case labelled 'Woolsheds slides', with 12 compartments, each able to hold approximately 8 slides. No arrangement order has been identified. Quantity: 24 colour original transparency/ies. Physical Description: Colour transparencies in plastic and cardboard slide mounts. Processing information: Slides have been removed from container and put into archival pockets, following the original order, from left to right and top to bottom.

Date: [1901-1975]

From: Mowat family : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-7496-12

Description: File of correspondence, telegrams, personal papers, notes, reminiscences etc including correspondence with the Turnbull Library relating to earlier deposits of Mowat material Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [1969]

By: McCaskill, Lancelot William, 1900-1985

Reference: MS-1163

Description: A history of Molesworth, a high-country station situated on the Marlborough-Canterbury border (Wellington, Reed, 1969). Annotated by author. Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 1 volume(s) (292 pages). Physical Description: Printed matter (25 cm; red boards) Illustrated, maps, portraits

Date: [1905-1975]

By: Mowat, Alexander Gard, 1888-1975; Hocking, Violet June, 1916-2010

Reference: 77-155

Description: Mowat made regular entries in his diaries, sometimes very full and sometimes very meagre. He noted the weather, the main farming activity of the day, visitors and other matters. Diaries for 1915 and 1916 cover the period Mowat was at Te Awaiti Station Source of title - Supplied title Mowat worked first as farm hand at Molesworth Station where he became head shepherd and then managed properties at Mokau, Te Awaiti in the Wairarapa, Mangaoti at Mokau, the Wrekin at Blenheim, Tikokino and Bulls Quantity: 2 box(es). 0.60 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs

Date: January 1933 to May 1933

By: Crawford, Frederick Harold, 1907-1983

Reference: PA1-q-058

Description: Album of photographs taken by Frederick Harold Crawford between January and May 1933, when he worked as a packer in charge of the pack horses on a muster at Molesworth Station. Quantity: 1 album(s). Physical Description: Album with dark green plastic cover, 31 x 32 cm

Date: 1980 - 1865

By: De Ruyter, Cornelis Geradus, 1930-

Reference: A-242-026-b

Description: A farmhouse on Molesworth Station, Marlborough Catalogued from information sheet (not received). From signed pen drawing of first homestead on Molesworth station, built by John Murphy in 1865 Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph b&w 320 x 250 mm on sheet 370 x 300 mm

Date: 1925-1951

From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives

By: Roberts, Jack Debnam Stewart, 1891-1980

Reference: PAColl-0785-1-227

Description: Photographs taken for publication in the New Zealand Free Lance in 1925-1951 Series of photographs taken when the interisland steamer Rangatira ran aground at headland of Pigeon Bay and passengers were rescued by the Waimarino, Jan 1941. Finalists in Miss New Zealand quest, 1949; remains of miners' homes at Arrowtown, 1949 (photographer J D S Roberts); sampling wool at Loan Mercantile warehouse, 1949; group photo of Marlborough Trotting Club Jubilee committee, 1950 (all named on verso); outlet of Lake Waikaremoana; women's freestyle event at Centennial Games swimming carnival, 1951; group photo of Canterbury Centennial committe (all named on verso), 1950; Mr Langdon-Lane of Molesworth Station with his granddaughter, 1946; Bishop Williams of Waiapu with Major-General Sir Andrew Russell, 1935; Ralph Birken, 1939; state-housing; Calgary stampede; Sir Henry & Lady Wigram, 1934; Major P C Wren (author); Miss Lyle and Miss Round on Miramar tennis courts, 1934; Mr Attmore (Mayor of Otaki) & Mr Hislop (Mayor of Wellington). Series of photographs taken on the Chatham Islands - Children at Te Awatea School with their teacher F Still; Hon H G Mason with Dr G Davies; E Seymour; Clara Huff; Hon W E Parry with his private secretary D Paul and Seaton Henderson, chairman of Chatham County Council, 1946. Senor de la Cierva (inventor of autogyro aeroplane), pilot Captain F T Courtney and Air Minister Sir Samuel Hoare at Farnborough, England, 1925; Colonel James C Fitzmaurice and his co-pilot Flight-Sergeant Eric M Bonar who took part in Melbourne Centenary Air Rce, 1934; Flying-Officer R G Whitehead (Wellington) and R Nicholl (Sydney) after their Trans-Tasman flight, 1934; British airmen Scott and Mollison at Lympne Aerodrome, 1930s; Squadron Leader `Tiny' White with Squadron Leader T M Wilkes, Director of Civil Aviation, and Mr Beau Shiel before White left to fly Sir Charles Kingford Smith's Wackett Codock plane across the Tasman, 1933. Quantity: 49 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints

Date: 1968-1969

From: Federated Mountain Clubs of New Zealand (Inc): Records

Reference: MS-Papers-1401-080

Description: Some material relates to recreational development of Molesworth Station Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [ca 1947-1960]

From: Campbell, Douglas Archibald, 1906-1969 :Photographs

Reference: PAColl-9902-8

Description: Photographs of fresian dairy stud animals in Canada. Photographs of Molesworth Station from an envelope entitled "not useful for movies." Molesworth Station is made up of the original Molesworth Station as well as Tarndale and St Helens to comprise the largest farm in New Zealand. Molesworth Station was taken over by the Government in 1938 when the owners walked off the property. The station was suffering extensive soil erosion as a result of overgrazing by sheep and rabbits, and repeated burning of tussock grasslands. Over the decades with careful management including revegitation and stocking with cattle only, the station lands have been restored to good health. Over the last half century it has been a show place for the scientific and practical management of soil conservation, and the restoration of high country farms working in conjuction with the environment. Quantity: 29 b&w original photographic print(s). Provenance: Donated by Ms Janice Campbell, Wellington, 2011