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Date: [1916]

By: Grant, Andrew Alexander, active 1900-1916; Olsen, B A, active 1981

Reference: MS-Papers-7054

Description: Comprises original statement by Grant, a constable involved in events relating to the capture of Rua Kenana, and original statements of other infringements by Kenana, with transcriptions Language - Two of the statements are in Maori and have been translated Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 2 folder(s). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss (with photocopies), typescript and photographs

By: Preston, G M (Miss), active 1982; Angas, George French, 1822-1886; Gordon, William Francis Robert, 1846-1936

Reference: PA1-o-423

Description: Carte-de-visite sized Maori portraits. A number of the portraits have been identified. Quantity: 1 album(s). Physical Description: Album with black card cover, embossed with flower pattern; 23.5 x 30.5 cm

Date: 1887-1925

By: McParland, Frank, active 1900-1920s; Carter, Gilbert, active 1950s-1980s

Reference: PA1-o-908

Description: Album of photographs of sporting activities and personalities, especially boxers, compiled by Frank McParland, proprietor of the Tramway Hotel in the 1920s, and a noted Wellington sporting personality. Also included are photographs of the cabinet and politicians of Seddon's Liberal Government, various horses and carriages, and views of the arrest of Rua and scenes in Wellington. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Provenance: Frank McParland was a friend of Gilbert Carter's father, to whom he gave this album.

Date: 1900-1916

By: McDonald, James Ingram, 1865-1935; Breckon, Arthur Ninnis, 1887-1965; Pringle, Thomas, 1858-1931

Reference: PA1-o-042

Description: Views of Ruapehu, Ngauruhoe, Mataatua, Ruatahua and Maungapuhatu, taken ca 1900-1916 by James McDonald, A N Breckon, Thomas Pringle and other photographers. Includes photographs of the police expedition to Maungapohatu to arrest Rua Kenana, April 1916. The Library holds other copies of some images in this album. See Library reference (PAColl-10509). Provenance: Provenance unknown

Date: 1916

By: Suckling, Walter, active 1860s-1880s; Wilkinson, Percy Russell, -1954; Ruscoe, I H (Mr), active 1973

Reference: PA1-o-358

Description: Photographs taken during the trial of Rua Kenana in 1916 at the Supreme Court in Auckland. Includes portraits of people associated with Rua and the trial, and most of the photographs were taken outside the Supreme Court. Photographer unidentified, except for a two-part panorama of Maungapohatu Pa, probably taken by Percy R Wilkinson, a surveyor sent in by the police to gather evidence for them A label at the back of the album advertises Walter Suckling (as the publisher?) It is understood that a number of similar photograph albums of the trial were created. Rua Kenana was accused of using seditious language, counselling others to murder or disable the police, and resisting arrest. He received the sentence of one year's hard labour followed by 18 months' imprisonment. Inscriptions: Album page - Frontispiece - To my old friend - - Hare Hongi. Commemorating the longest trial ever held in this country - with very best wishes. Percy R Wilkinson. Kai huri whenua. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Small fawn cloth-covered album, with stamped label `V.P.K. snaps'; 8 x 11 cm

Date: 1916

By: Suckling, Walter, active 1860s-1880s; Wilkinson, Percy Russell, -1954; Murphy, Elizabeth, active 1976

Reference: PA1-o-357

Description: Photographs taken during the trial of Rua Kenana in 1916 at the Supreme Court in Auckland. Includes portraits of people associated with Rua and the trial. Most of the images were taken outside the Supreme Court. Photographer unidentified. A label at the back of the album advertises Walter Suckling (as the publisher?). One view is a two-part panorama of Maungapohatu, probably taken by surveyor Percy R. Wilkinson It is understood that a number of similar photograph albums of the trial were created. Rua was accused of using seditious language, counselling others to murder or disable the police, and resisting arrest. He received the sentence of one year's hard labour followed by 18 months' imprisonment. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Similar album at PA1-o-358 Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Small fawn cloth-covered album, with stamped label `V.P.K. snaps'; 8 x 11 cm

Date: 1928-1929

By: Mann, John, 1898-1987

Reference: PA1-o-1630

Description: Album of photographs taken and compiled by Rev John Mann while serving in Presbyterian Maori Mission among Tuhoe, 1928-1929. Includes photographs of Maungapohatu, Rua Kenana, Ringatu gatherings. Page captions :Travelling in the Tuhoe - Preparing to proceed from Ruatahuna to Maungapohatu; Glimpses at bush, stream and track; Ruatapu; Maungapohatu with view of the top pa; Maungapohatu village - various views; The cult of the Ringa-tu; Te Whai-a-te-Motu, the carved meeting house at Mataatua, Ruatahuna Valley; A model kainga (with photos of Mr Asher, Paora and Timata, Huhana and Kumi); Maori womanhood (Hou, Sister Annie, Kume & Puhata, two of Rua's wives and other unidentified Maori women and children); Modes of travel change; Our mission stations (Te Whaiti, Ruatahuna, Mangapohatu - with old and new homes of Miss Roseveare, Miss Paulger, Miss Bowden and Mr J Black); Tanatana Mission House - Miss Aileen & Miss Miller); Holiday time in the Tuhoe. Photographs of various personalities - Hemi Potatau, Miss Roseveare, Miss Paulger and Huhana, Nurse Doull, Hoani Meene (at Matahi), Mr Laughton & his father Rev J Laughton, Rev J H Asher, Timutimu and his father Tioki, Mr Black, Tu Rukaruka, Hapi Wiki, Mr Craig, Rakuraku (Tanatana) and his son, Rehua & Nihi (at Tanatana); Rua's favourite wife; Timutimu (Maungapohatu); Sister Dorothy & Miss Tweed (Te Whaiti); Rev Ward and Sister Alison).. Preparing kai; Youths & maidens of Maoriland (At Maungapohatu and Te Teko. Photograph taken during Mr Asher's visit at Matahi, 18 Jan 1928 (taken by Nurse Doull). Photograph of Waiohau School (Government School and house);Mormon Church and Hall, Nuhaka; Sister Edith's home at Whakaki. At end thirteen commercially-produced photographs of Maori with photographer's titles Source of information: Register of New Zealand Presbyterian Church; http://www.archives.pesbyterian.org.nz/Page182.htm, sighted 1 Apr 2010 Source of title - Title supplied by Library Inscriptions: Captions with nearly all photographs John Mann was ordained at Assembly for Māori Mission work 23 November 1928. He resigned from Māori Mission work on 31 October 1929. Quantity: 1 album(s). Physical Description: Black leatherette-bound album, 18.5 x 30 cm Provenance: Donor is daughter of Rev John Mann.

Date: 1918-1919

From: Keys, Ben, 1878-1951 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0407-31

Description: Contains diary entries by Keys about his travels through the North Island on business as a Native Land Agent; there are detailed descriptions of the countryside and towns through which Keys travels, and discussions about the people he meets; there are also discussions about Maori practices and customs that Keys experiences, and his impressions of them There are also notes about the end of World War One and the influenza epidemic, Maori gardening practices, native flora and fauna, and the liquor trade There are also a number of maps of the volcanic plateau, and a number of photographs of people, scenery and Te Arawa marae Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.