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Date: 1872-1873

By: Duigan, James, 1850-1929

Reference: MS-Papers-1308

Description: Comprises letter to Duigan from William Fox re presenting certain papers in court (Oct 1873); and letter from Robert Parris giving his opinion of Te Whiti (Oct 1872) Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 folder(s) (3 pieces). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss and typed extract

Date: 1883-1924

By: Houston, John, 1891-1962

Reference: MS-Papers-5673

Description: Includes whakapapa from Taranaki and Waikato and also on Ruaputahanga; also contains waiata, karakia and tauparapara from Taranaki; also includes diary entries, court expenses and the names of people involved in voting for Runanga members; these accounts are handwritten by Tinirau Ariki and Marereira Wiremu; also contains an account of a meeting between Tuatahi and Titokowaru; also contains a story entitled 'Te Kainga o Uenuku Ko Ratamaru' Quantity: 1 folder(s) (1 vol, ca 90 pages). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss (32 cm; ¼ red cloth, marbled boards)

Date: 2005

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

Reference: MS-Papers-8640-16

Description: The papers consist of: Application form submitted by Roger James Cotton; land documents; history of family and property (including `Cotton family' from printed publication (p524)); photographs The original owner of the land in Waipori District (formerly Tuapeka County) was Thomas Dickson who was granted 15 acres by the Crown in 1872. He died in 1873 and the land passed to his widow Margaret (nee Atkinson) who remarried Robert Cotton in 1875. The land was transferred to Robert Cotton in 1891. At the time of the New Zealand Century Farm and Station award in 2005 the farm was owned jointly by brothers Roger James and Stuart William Cotton (great-grandsons of Robert Cotton). Accompanying material - Email from Roger Cotton to Alexander Turnbull Library, 2006, clarifying details recorded on the award application Quantity: 1 folder(s) 30 pages. Physical Description: Mss, typescript, printed matter, photographs (some photocopies) 16 photographs - Portrait of Robert Cotton; family graves at Waipori Cemetery; O.P.Q. Canton stamping battery waterwheel at Waipori; plaque to honour the settlement of Waipori and the goldfields (1862-1924); views of the Cotton property (located 11 km from Lawrence)

Date: 2005

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

Reference: MS-Papers-8640-20

Description: The papers consist of: Application form submitted by Walter Dalziel; brief history of the farm and family; marriage certificate for Christopher Dalziel and Mary Anne Wighton, 1866; photographs (see below). The original owner of the land at Tuapeka West (later known as Braewick farm) was Christopher Dalziel who bought 100 acres in 1874. In the 1890s a further 630 acres were acquired. In 2005 the property was owned by Walter Dalziel, with his son Hamish being actively involved in the farm. 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 Includes 27 photographs - Tuapeka West school pupils (1880s) & group at school picnic (1910); aerial view of farm (1980s); homesteads (1908 & 1974); family members; wedding photos (several generations); Charles & Mary Anne with 10 of their 14 children (1880s); etc.

Date: 2010

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

Reference: MS-Papers-11226-20

Description: Folder contains application form, copies of legal papers relating to land ownership, notes on members of the Mulholland family and the history of their farms, and copies of photographs. Original owner was Daniel Mulholland, from 1886. Current owners are Mark (great grandson of Daniel) and Barbara Mulholland. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed material, with some mss annotations

Date: 1855-1866

By: Wainuiomata Board of Wardens

Reference: qMS-2089

Description: The schedule of owners of land in the Wainui-o-mata District include some of the earliest settlers in Wellington region; among the owners in 1854 were William Swainson, William Fitzherbert and Edward Jerningham Wakefield. The main task of the road board was to push on with the road down the valley to the sea at Orongorongo, and the progress made during the 11 years was not particularly speedy, one of the reasons being that the settlers were not satisfied with the provisions of the provincial Road Act which provided for local taxing for local improvements and vested the administration in local boards Accompanying material - Includes newspaper cutting from Dominion 1937 re the donation of the Minute Book Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Ms (37 cm; ½ brown velvet calf)

Date: 1904, 1999

By: McDonald, Alexander, 1829-1905

Reference: MS-Papers-6628

Description: Transcription of MacDonald's reminiscences of life and times in New Zealand from his arrival at Wellington in 1840 on the `Blenheim' until 1904 when he recorded `My story'. He focuses particularly on relations with Maori, Maori-European land dealings, the politics and politicians of the times and related matters. Source of title - Transcribed Relationship complexity - Another typescript copy at MS-1167 Quantity: 1 folder(s) (one volume, spiral bound). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript

Date: 1869-1888

From: Maori Purposes Fund Board : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0189-B015

Description: Contains Ngati Porou whakapapa, a narrative about the naming of Aotearoa by Kupe, a narrative about the history of Ngati Porou from the time of Porou Mataa, and a list of Ngati Porou pa, mahinga kai, urupa and details of land rentals to Pakeha Other - 3 loose leaf pages are folded and inserted in the beginning of the book containing whakapapa Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: ½ brown calf, black boards, 33 cm., vol numbered 5

Date: 16 Nov 1895-5 Apr 1896

By: Davy, P, active 1895-1896

Reference: MS-Group-0708

Description: Comprises holograph diary kept by P Davy on the `Ruahine' and during his tour of New Zealand. After disembarking at Wellington where he visited relatives he toured to other parts of New Zealand. He describes a gathering of Maori following the settlement of fishing rights on Lake Wairarapa, a visit to a freezing works at Belfast, gold mining on the West Coast and Rotorua where he visited a pa, saw geysers and bathed in the hot pools. His journal ends on the return journey to England when staying at Sydney. Also includes transcript of part of the diary (16 Nov 1895-3 Jan 1896). Source of title - Supplied Relationship complexity - Full transcript of diary at MS-Papers-4391 Davy and his Aunt Harriet boarded the `Ruahine' at Plymouth 16 Nov 1895 and disembarked 12 Jan 1896 at Wellington where they stayed with relatives. After travelling around New Zealand they left Auckland for Sydney, 18 Mar. The writer of the diary is presumed to be P Davy, a passenger on the `Ruahine'; he visited members of the Davy family while in Wellington. He was probably one of the Devonshire Davys, a nephew of George Boutflower Davy, an official of the Land Registration Court of NZ, and the son of Edward Davy (1806-1885), an experimental chemist who emigrated to Australia. Quantity: 1 volume(s). 1 folder(s). 0.03 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph and typescript Transfers: To Photographic Archive - Photograph of the `Gaul' with unidentifed tender vessel.

Date: Jan 1896

By: Graham, William Australia, 1841-1916

Reference: MS-Papers-4983

Description: Northern district Supreme Court Charging Order between William Australia Graham and others and Nukuhia Tatana and others, dated Jan 1896. The order states that if the Maori owners of the Maukoro Number 1 and 2 blocks sell they have to pay survey costs out of any money they receive. Source of title - Supplied title Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (carbon copy) Provenance: Donor's husband is descendant of Graham.

Date: 2005

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

By: Pirie, David James, active 1982-2005

Reference: MS-Papers-8640-45

Description: The papers consist of: Application form submitted by David James Pirie; one page extract from `100 years at Morton Mains'; certificates of title; photographs of William Pirie taken about 1920 and in 1942; letter from James Pirie of Invercargill. Original owner of the property was William Pirie who acquired 232 acres in 1900. In 1914 a further 212 acres were purchased from Colin Gerrard. In 2005 the land was farmed by his son James and grandson, David Pirie and 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, photograph

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: 1876

By: Maney, Richard David, active 1869-1876

Reference: MS-Papers-2928

Description: Land leased by Maney from Renata Kawepo and others Quantity: 1 folder(s) (1 sheet). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Ms Plan of Block included

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: [ca 1870-1885]

From: Phillips, Coleman, 1846-1925 : Papers

Reference: 79-027-05

Description: Papers re election matters with electoral roll for Otaraia riding (1882-1883) and draft memo re Bunny and Buchanan; draft letters to the editor and notes re the Californian mail service; accounts; note re Maori land between Ohinemutu and Thames owned by H C Young; notes re drama; Onehunga land; list of Phillips' land ownership and contracts; notes on election speeches; Martin's land purchase; Bolingbroke; National Mortgage Agency accounts; correspondence with `Daily southern cross'; saleyard circular; drawing of mantelpiece and other papers Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Preliminary listing in Back file.

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: 1877-1908

By: Mackay, Alexander, 1833-1909

Reference: MS-Papers-2089

Description: Letters concerning land purchases and court hearings at Thames, Paeora, Te Aroha, Feilding, Greytown, Wakapuaka and Nelson; schedules of Maori rents in Taranaki, Wellington, Nelson, Marlborough and Westland Source of title - Supplied title Commissioner of Native Reserves; judge of Native Land Court, 1884-1901 Quantity: 4 folder(s) (ca 36 pieces). 0.04 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs and typescripts

Date: 1859

From: White, John, 1826-1891 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0075-002

Description: Contents include corrspondence, mostly from the Native Land Purchase Dept Auckland, relating to Maori land claims and purchases from Auckland to Northland.

Date: 1858-1880

Reference: MS-Papers-3961

Description: Mainly inwards letters to and copies of outwards letters from Donald McLean re personal and family matters, Maori land purchases (Ngatarawa Blocks 4 & 5) and financial concerns, and his own purchase of Akitio Station 1874-1885; account for legal fees made out to R D D McLean of Napier, 1880; list of stores for Akitio Station for 1869; draft of a letter to Judge Johnston from an unknown writer, dated 11 May 1859; and a plan on linseed paper of surveyed blocks in the East Coast area. Language - (and English) Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 folder(s) (30 items). Physical Description: Holographs and mss Provenance: Found in Manuscripts Section

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.