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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: 2006

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

Reference: MSI-Papers-8640

Description: Six photographs of the farm taken in Jan 1960; Tuturau District map showing crown grants (including Alexander Cockburn), 1864; cadastral map of area south of Gore, showing land owned by Moseby family on Boundary Road (highlighted). Other - Material which accompanies MS-Papers-8640-56 Original owner of the farm at 135 Boundary Road, Mataura (Tuturau District) was Alexander Cockburn from Scotland who purchased 240 acres in 1874. In 2007 the property was owned by his great-grandson Ken Moseby and his wife Sue. 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: Printed matter and photographs (photocopies)

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: 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: 1864, 1889

By: Easdale, Nola, active 1984-1998

Reference: MSI-Papers-6238

Description: Comprises copies of four plans (1) Orakau Pa, showing disposition of troops under Brigadier-General Carey, 1 Apr 1864; (2) Plan of ground surrounding Orakau Pa, under Brigadier-General Carey, 2 Apr 1864; (3) The Waitomo Caves, lower series, T Humphries, Chief Surveyor, Auckland, Jun 1889; and (4) The Waitomo Caves, locality plan and index to sheets a and 2 (late 1889) Source of title - Supplied Relationship complexity - See also previous accession, 90-143, for full records re `Kairuri' Quantity: 1 folder(s) (4 pieces). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss (photocopies) Holograph maps

Date: 1869-1875

By: Hume, Peter, 1810-1892

Reference: MS-Papers-11100

Description: Correspondence from Peter Hume to Edward Pearce, helping arrange a loan for one of his shepherds, William Philp; papers regarding the establishment of a flax mill. Also extract from the Wellington Evening Post on Hume and other early settlers in the Wairarapa, and map of early Pirinoa landowners. Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs, mss, printed matter Transfers: To Cartographic Collection - Map of Pirinoa landowners; Peter Hume's name at the bottom [6 Jul 1998: MG].

Date: 2006

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

Reference: MS-Papers-8640-77

Description: The papers consist of: Application form submitted by Tony Didsbury; photographs of the families and station; papers relating to the centennial celebrations held in 1977; certificate of title and map. Original owner was Duncan McDougall who purchased the Pirinoa Station from Richard Barton in Jan 1877. In 2006 it was owned by his great-grandson Tony Didsbury and his wife Gaye. In 2006 Pironia Station 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, typescript, photographs, maps (some photocopies)

Date: 1885-1886

By: Paske, Edward Lake, 1857-1886

Reference: qMS-1633

Description: Comprises diary or report of a surveying expedition 27 Oct-21 Dec (nd) which left Nelson for the Marlborough Sounds via the Boulder Bank, Croiselles, Anakiwa, the Rai and Whangamoa in which Paske (presumably the writer) mentions meeting settlers and local Maori, food collected and eaten (including fuschia berries), records the death of Simon (a Maori) and the Maori reaction to it and other details. Letters from Lucy Jervois, possibly Paske's aunt, to her sister and brother re Paske's death (12 Jun 1886), and to her sister-in-law Amelia re same (19 Jun 1886); letter from Mr Jervois probably to Paske (snr). Includes court record re Paske being intestate. Also contains `Report on the surveys of New Zealand 1885-1886', by James McKerrow, referring to the death of Paske on a surveying expedition. Maps of the Clarence-Waiau-Spenser region where Paske died: (1) track on day of snow storm marked red; (2) Map of Canterbury and Westland with inset of survey area; (3) one copied from an original (very fine condition), `Portion of the Rainbow Survey District', copy C P Carrington, Feb 1887 Photographs of the region, portrait of Paske and photographs of the church and cemetery where he was bured and his tombstone Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 1 volume(s) (38 pages). 0.04 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss and printed matter (34 cm; marbled end papers, ½ brown calf, brown linen)

Date: 2006

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

Reference: MS-Papers-8640-78

Description: The papers consist of: Application form submitted by Gavin McLachlan; story of the Wairarapa McLachlans; rates assessment notice; article on Couruanen (1966); map. Original owners were brothers Donald and John McLachlan who purchased land at the southern end of the 40 Mile Bush. In 1859 John settled on the northern portion of Tirohanga which he named `Coruanan', after their home in Scotland. In 2006 it was owned by his great-grandson Gavin McLachlan and his mother Ormi. 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, typescript, maps, printed material (some photocopies)

Date: 2008

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

Reference: MS-Papers-9389-25

Description: The papers consist of: Application form submitted by John Douglas Mitchell; history of the Mitchell Farming Company Ltd; land documents, photographs of family and farm; aerial photograph of the property; recipes. See MS-Papers-9389-31 for published summary & photographs. Original owner was John Mitchell, an immigrant from Stirlingshire, Scotland. He and his brother James went to the Owaka distict and bought 56 hectares of land in 1907 where John farmed sheep, a few cows, felled timber and killed rabbits to earn a living. His son William took ownership of the property from his mother Annie when his father was accidentally killed in 1941. In 2008 the property which had increased to over 400 acres was owned by John's grandson John Douglas Mitchell and great-grandsons and under the name Mitchell Farming Company Ltd. In 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 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescript, printed matter, photographs (some photocopies)

Date: 1836-1942

By: Tinline, John, 1821-1907

Reference: Micro-MS-0652

Description: Papers ca 1859-1886, include deeds, accounts, sheep returns, etc relating to Lyndon Estate. Papers 1869-92 mostly relate to Lyndon, NZ Loan and Mercantile, and John Tinline's association with Jedburgh in Scotland. Murray papers 1863-1942 are a selection of correspondence, papers, biographical and genealogical material and letterbooks, relative to the Tinline family. Also a 3 page typescript by C W Adams `Maori canals in Marlborough' (PRG 259 Item 51) Quantity: 8 microfilm reel(s) negative. Physical Description: Mss, typecripts and published material

Date: 2005

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

Reference: MS-Papers-8640-21

Description: The papers consist of: Application form submitted by Lindsay Tait Johnston; history of the Johnston families of Waikaka Valley; land documents; extract from book re 1874 & 1875 land sales (p 14); photographs The original owner was Adam Dickson Johnston who purchased 200 acres in 1874 in the Waikaka Valley, 8 km from Gore. In 2005 the property was owned by his great-grandson Lindsay Johnston and wife Valda. In the intervening years further land was added to the initial block making a total of 536 acres. It 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, printed matter, maps, photographs (some photocopies) Four photopgraphs - Elmsleigh (1930 & 1940); original homestead (built 1888), taken in 1917; Lindsay Johnston with Romney sheep, 1989

Date: 2008

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

Reference: MS-Papers-9389-14

Description: The papers consist of: Application form from Hamish Lewis MacKay; history of the property; land documents; maps; photographs. See MS-Papers-9389-31 for published summary & photographs The original family member to acquire the land was John MacKay who purchased 171 hectares of the Knapdale Station by deferred payment in 1877. In 2008 the property (now 420 hectares) was owned by his great grandson Hamish MacKay. In 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 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescript (some photocopies)

Date: 2007

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

Reference: MS-Papers-9137-26

Description: The papers consist of: Application form submitted by Graeme Dawson accompanied by a comprehensive assortment of supporting land documents; printed material relating to the farm and farm ownership; photographs; maps; family tree. The material has been submitted in a binder which has an index at the front. Original owner was James Gibbs (1809-1892) who arrived in Nelson in 1842 and received a Crown Grant of 500 acres at Wakefield in 1852 having settled on the land in 1847. Lone Oak Farm is owned by his great-grandson Colin Franklin Gibbs in 2007. 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). 90 pages. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts, printed matter, photographs, maps (some photocopies) Transfers: Digital versions of some or all of these papers are available at MSDL-0406.

Date: 2006

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

Reference: MS-Papers-8640-27

Description: The papers consist of: Application form submitted by William George Gordon (great-grandson of William Gordon); record of the Gordon family burials, Garston Cemetery; History of Garston Presbyterian Church compiled by W A Gordon, 1992; extracts from `The Gordons of Garston' compiled by W A Gordon & J A Herron, 1996; aerial photographs of Mataura River flood damage, Nov 1999; `My recollections of the early days in the Kingston Riding of Lake County Council' by William Gordon, 1944; obituary of William Gordon, Aug 1921; certificates of title & cadastral map; obituary for Mrs Christina Wraytt, Feb 1931; photograph of farm and family members; other miscellaneous cuttings and notes. Original owner of the property at Garston was William Gordon (1834-1921), of Banffshire, Scotland who leased the original 200 acres in 1876 and purchased it in 1880. 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, maps, photographs

Date: 2006

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

Reference: MS-Papers-8640-87

Description: The papers consist of: Application form submitted by Thomas Matthew Moran; history of farm and family; topographical map (printed from MapWorld) Original owner was Daniel Moran who took a 30 year lease in 1883. In 2006 the property was owned by his great-grandson, Thomas Matthew Moran. 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, typescript, map (some copies)

Date: 2005

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

Reference: MS-Papers-8640-23

Description: The papers consist of: Application form submitted by David James & Isobel Jeannette O'Hara; History of Cornelius & Margaret Edith O'Hara (original owners); land documents; aerial photograph of `Cloverdale', Otama (1950s); family and farm photographs. Original owner was Cornelius O'Hara who acquired the original parcel of land in 1877 (79 hectares). Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescript, maps, photographs

Date: 1867-1933

By: Hill, Henry Thomas, 1849-1933

Reference: ATL-Group-00435

Description: Notebooks, correspondence, and papers relating to the history, geology and geography of the Napier-Taupo-Kaingaroa region, notes on Maori canoes, art and history, the moa, education, hydro-electricity, the Shakespearean controversy, his political beliefs, and other subjects. There are also land deeds and papers of W Howard Hill and William Colenso. Notebooks, correspondence, and papers on the history, geology, and geography of the Napier-Taupo-Kaingaroa region, notes on moa, Captain St George's diary, Shakespearean controversy, and other topics. Papers include notes and papers on geology, history of the Kaingaroa-Taupo area, Te Kooti campaign, and early history of New Zealand; correspondence from W Colenso to Mrs E Hill. Also journal for 1897 which deals largely with school inspecting in Hawke's Bay. Henry Thomas Hill was the Inspector for Schools for Hawke's Bay and the East Coast. He joined the Hawke's Bay Philosophical Institute in 1884 and became President in 1891 and managed the Colenso Bequest for the Institute. Quantity: 159 folder(s). 1.16 Linear Metres. Finding Aids: Inventory available - see backfile.. Transfers: MS-Papers-0153 (Series C) Inventory notes the transfer of 9 photographs to the Photo Section, 18 September 1960.. Processing information: ATL-Group-00435 formed in 2019, merged previously separated collections - MS-Papers-0004 (Series A), MS-Papers-0146 (Series B), MS-Papers-0153 (Series C) and MS-Papers-0172 (Series D) - of the same provenance. NOTE: Series numbering by staff, 18 June 1987.

Date: 2006

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

Reference: MS-Papers-8640-83

Description: The papers consist of: Application form submitted by Colin John Corbett; notes of the farm ownership by the corebtt family; certificates of title Original owner was Simon Corbett who acquired 102 acres in the Pomahaka Survey District in 1865. In 2006 the farm was owned by his great-grandson Colin John Corbett. 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, typescript, essays, maps (photocopies)

Date: [1815-1962]

By: Groves family

Reference: MS-Group-1188

Description: Includes family correspondence from 1856, business papers (insurance, shares, tax, leases and mortgages) marriage and death certificates, newspaper clippings, obituaries, family tree, 1808-1962, and sketch plans. Also typescript of Tinui church history; correspondence; accounts and estimates to John Groves, 1895; land tax assessment John Groves, 1894; newspaper cuttings from Weekly Star, Wairarapa Daily Times, and The Times, 1815, 1893-1905. MS-Papers-0347 contains family letters from Castlepoint referring to life there, 1855-1864; receipts and other documents of Isaac Cripps (related by marriage), 1849-1859, 1880; `Early Castlepoint' by H G Groves, 1940. Quantity: 14 folder(s). 0.33 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter