Places

Date: 1855

By: Swainson, George Frederick, 1829-1870

Reference: MapColl-os832.4199gbbd/[ca.1855]/Acc.16735

Description: A manuscript plan of Wanganui showing land sections with the names of owners, streams and streets. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and wash on paper, coloured, 73 x 126 cm.

Date: 1841

From: Webster, Kenneth Athol, 1906-1967 :Maps from collection

By: Carrington, Wellington, 1814-1890; Thomas, Joseph, 1803-; Webster, Kenneth Athol, 1906-1967

Reference: MapColl-832.41gbbd/1841/Acc.15388

Description: Cadastral map of the layout of sections around the proposed town of Wanganui, on either side of the Whanganui River. Shows the site of the proposed town, public reserves, seven Maori reserve sections, some streams and lakes. Names associated with sections include: Mr Carrington (16 sections), Church Society (15 sections), Mr Alzdorf (12 sections), Captain Rhodes, Captain Smith, Mssrs Niblett, Brandon, Churton, A Keith, T Ball, S Parkes, Thomas, Colville, Nixon, WC Bell, Mr Bell, James Alexander, McGregor, Wicksteed, St Hill, Jackson, Wilson, Sutherland, Waite. Some sections are unnamed. See also second copy (photocopy) Acc. 7357. Note on catalogue card: 'Probably surveyed by Wellington Carrington or Joseph Thomas'. Has Webster Collection stamp but no collection number Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on card, linen backed, 64.9 x 95.8 cm. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - Webster, Kenneth Athol, 1906-1967: The Webster collection and papers - MS-Group-0002.

Date: 1864 - 1865

By: Field, Henry Claylands, 1825-1912; Smith, Mervyn, active 2005

Reference: MapColl-os832.41hkm/[ca.1864-5]/Acc.41812

Description: Sketch map of the coast from the town of Wanganui to Manawapou Pa at the mouth of the Manawapou River, near Hawera, naming and commenting on some topographical features such as rivers, including Wanganui, Waikotara, Whenuakura and Patea river, as well as lakes, sand dunes, bush and streams. Also marks the property of several settlers, including C Smith, Brooking, Newport, Martelli, Fairs, Magreth, J Watts, Westmere, T Hendley, Hendley, Goodson, Harper, Maxwell, Wright, Bryce, Musson, Campbell, Cunnabell, Ewens, Russell, Hewitt, Wickstead, J Parker, H Parker, D Peat. Also names many pa sites, some with accompanying notes, including large pa sites: Ohangai, Manutahi, Ohinemutu, Kaipa, Putiki and Kaiwaiki or Kiritahi. Small or old pa sites include: Karamea, Witikau, Te Awe, Oika, Ohairo, Tihoi, Otataumanu, Topetopenui, Taiataira or Te Rapiki & Areiahi, Ruakopiha, Perekamau, Te Maumonga, Te Ihupuku, Maenene, Ngaupaiaka, Pa Karaka, Aku, Motuhou, Waipuna, Aramoho, Waipakura, Upokongaro, Tunuwhire, Raorikia or Kawarapawa. Also show the Waiohoi Mill. Includes note which reads: The following Natives are regarded as friendly viz: At Maenene: Men - Peripi Raekawhata (who has 'rebel' written in pencil beside his name), Ruawhiti, Tamati Karoro, Karipa Te Hore, Hohepa Te Whitu, Putoko, Te Rou. Women - Mata Hihira, Heroria Haaraa, Hara Kohinei, Iwihoki Kohiwi, Mata, Meri te Ruarangi. [The two names Putoko and Terou have been crossed out]. At Pakaraka: Men - Rimutureiu Wai, Peina, Heremia, Hohepa Hemikitawhiti, Riwai, Wiremu Pena, Manakau. Women: Ruta Wairangi, Raimapapa, Pirihira Tapiki, Roka Pururangi, Meriana Te Atiawa, Ruiha. [The name 'Manakore' has been crossed out]. At Pukengaio: Men - Maka Taiapiti, Hata Tamarouia, Henare Pukeke, Hema Te Whakawhenua, Hemo Kaira, Paramena Tumahuki. Women - Hariata Te Rapu. A second note reads: A Te Ihupuku native named Pirimona, for some years a native policeman in Wanganui, is also said by the rebel prisoners to be well-disposed towards the government and to have been prevented from coming to town by the rest of the Ihupuku people. Written beside Waikotara River: may be entered by 20 ton vessels. (Note that several names on map difficult to decipher, and may not be spelt correctly). Written on reverse: R G Logan, 57 Reg[imen]t Other Titles - Sketch map of the coast from Wanganui to Manawapou Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on dressed linen, 41.9 x 120 cm Provenance: Map previously owned by donor's father

Date: 1840 - 1880

From: McLean, Donald (Sir), 1820-1877 :Maps from papers

Reference: MapColl-832.41a/[18-?]/Acc.2799

Description: Sketch map representing the Makirikiri Valley, two part blocks, the old pa site Tapiripiri, McLean's pole and the path of the Whangaehu River. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper, linen backed, 27 x 29.4 cm. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - McLean, Donald (Sir), 1820-1877 Papers - MS-Papers-0032.

Date: 16 October 1867

From: McLean, Donald (Sir), 1820-1877 :Maps from papers

By: O'Neill, Charles Gordon, 1827?-1900; Smith, Bernard, active 1867

Reference: MapColl-832.4gme/1867/Acc.2706

Description: Relief map of the area from Wellington, including Lake Wairarapa following the Ruamahanga River and across to Wanganui, shows the routes of railway lines. The Great Trunk tramway runs from Wellington to Masterton. The Great Northern tramway from Masterton to Wanganui and the Great Northern Alternative Tramway follows the coast via Otaki to join with the Great Northern Tramway to Wanganui. Inns are marked, Captain Smith's Line and Turakina for boats which refers to the river. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and colour wash on card, linen backed, coloured, 97 x 61.1 cm. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - McLean, Donald (Sir), 1820-1877 Papers - MS-Papers-0032.