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Date: 2008

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

Reference: MS-Papers-9389-30

Description: The papers consist of: Application form submitted by Robyn Vicki Lawrence on behalf of her brother Murray Tapper; History of the Tappers of Okauia compiled by Vicki Lawrence, 2009; Early history of Okauia, compiled by Mrs H Baxindine Snr, Mrs Annie Marsh, George Harrison, jack jones, Arthur Garland, Mar 1982 Original owner was Caleb Robinson Tapper who leased the land in 1908. It was acquired by Jack Victor Tapper in 1919. In 2008 it was owned by his grandson Murray Wayne Tapper and wife Gillian. In June 2008 the Tapper farm was sold to Murray & Nikki Hawkings ending over 100 years of continuous ownership by one family. In April 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 box(es) Hollinger (2 items). Physical Description: Mss, typescript, printed matter, photographs (some photocopies)

Date: 2007

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

Reference: MS-Papers-9137-15

Description: The papers consist of: Application form submitted by Richard Hicks; history of the farm and Hicks family; photographs of family and farm Original owner was John Thomas Hicks who took up land at Maungatautari (288 Luck at Last Road) in 1899. It passed to one of his sons, Joseph Hart Hicks and then to Joseph's son, Richard. 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, photographs (some photocopies) Transfers: Digital versions of some or all of these papers are available at MSDL-0410.

Date: 1840-1867

By: Luce, John Proctor, 1827-1869

Reference: Micro-MS-0932

Description: The microfilm comprises six journals (1852-1867), copy of typescript letter (1840) and `Pilgrimage to Jerusalem' by Luce (7-13 Oct 1841) The journals are described as private journals; vols 1-4 covering 1852 to 1863 and Luce's service including Portsmouth, Karatch Bay, Malta, Cape Coast, Sierra Leone and Dahomey Luce writes of his service in New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific in volumes 5 and 6. Volume 5 (1864-1866) includes an index of contents, notes and clippings and detailed descriptions of the `Esk' being at Auckland, going to Tauranga, the East Coast and Poverty Bay, Wellington, New Hebrides, Fiji and Sydney, with descriptions of cattle trade, a journey to Wanganui. Also includes lists of letters written and sent, and received, readable books in the ship's library and of `Officers and dates of dining with me'. Volume 6 (1866-1867), which is described as a very rough notebook, includes a photograph of Luce (1865) and clippings and covers the `Esk' being in Auckland, Thames, Norfolk Island, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Fiji, Tonga and the Friendly Islands. Includes description of a trip round and up the Waikato River and a cruise from Thames to Wellington. Source of title - Supplied Luce served with the Royal Navy from 1840; these journals cover the period 1852 to 1867 and include time served on the `Esk' in New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s). 0.02 Linear Metres. Finding Aids: The Back file includes a printout of the contents of the microfilm. Provenance: Originals presented to the Royal Anthropolgical Institute in Sep 1970 by Luce's great-grandson, John Reid; this copy was made for the library. Photograph of Luce at beginning of volume 6

Date: 1893-1953

By: Daniell, Frederick Charles, 1879-1953

Reference: MS-Papers-3763

Description: The bulk of the papers are concerned with Daniell's business activities as an architect in Hamilton and Masterton. They contain correspondence, accounts and specifications relating to his architectural work. Daniell's diaries provide information on his activities during this period. The private papers relate to family and community affairs. They contain personal correspondence and documents together with material dealing with Daniell's involvement in the Methodist Church, no-licence and other community activities. Source of title - Supplied Arrangement: The arrangement of the papers reflect the order in which they were received by the Library. There are a considerable number of general correspondence files which have overlapping dates. The letters within each file are arranged alphabetically. The reason why an item was filed under a particular letter of the alphabet is not always apparent and it can not be assumed that a letter will be found exactly where one might expect it to be. Quantity: 473 folder(s). 9.50 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs, mss, typescripts and printed matter Finding Aids: Inventory available. Transfers: To Photographic Archive - Three albums of specimen buildings designed by F C Daniell (MS-Papers-3763-3/3/13-15).

Date: 2007

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

Reference: MSDL-0410

Description: The papers consist of: Application form submitted by Richard Hicks; history of the farm and Hicks family; photographs of family and farm Original owner was John Thomas Hicks who took up land at Maungatautari (288 Luck at Last Road) in 1899. It passed to one of his sons, Joseph Hart Hicks and then to Joseph's son, Richard. 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: 3 Electronic document(s).

Date: 1867-1951

By: Firth, Josiah Clifton, 1826-1897

Reference: MS-Papers-1491

Description: Comprises correspondence between Josiah Clifton and Maori, including Te Kooti, and papers relating to New Zealand wars, the Firth lands at Matamata, and business ventures, family correspopndence, photographs, newspaper clippings and writings of E C Firth Language - Includes some letters in Maori (some with translations) Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 19 folder(s). 0.20 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts, printed matter and photographs Finding Aids: Piece level inventory available.

Date: 1849-1875, 1890

By: Lloyd, John Frederick, 1810-1875

Reference: ATL-Group-00619

Description: Letters and cased testimonial of gratitude concerning Rev Lloyd's service at St John's College, St Paul's, Auckland and as Archdeacon of Waitemata (1849-1870). The letters begin with his voyage to New Zealand and continue by discussing matters that affect the church in New Zealand and wars against the Maori people, the Melanesian Mission, Treaty of Waitangi, Governor Grey, fighting in the Waikato, death of three of his children, and the drowning of his brother Robert, as well as his return to England in 1870 due to impaired healthDetailed accounts of journeys through New Zealand, with comments on conditions, the war situation and personalities. Includes inward letters from Bishops J C Patteson, G A Selwyn, C J Abraham and others. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 6 folder(s) (93 pieces). 0.06 Linear Metres. 1 box(es) wooden cased address and photograph. Physical Description: Holographs, manuscripts, photographs, printed matter, and cased testimonial. Finding Aids: Piece-level inventory available. Fuller description of letter-contents in back file..