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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: 1856,1860

From: Stratford, Peter : Epsom Trust collection

Reference: MS-Papers-11750-24

Description: Contains three parchment land deeds relating to the Williams family [CMS] of Bay of Islands. ET/LT:005 is a land purchase document of Henry Williams purchasing land in Hokianga on 23 July 1856. Includes pencil annotations on the outside of the document including `Taratara' which may refer to Taratara Peak (also known as St Paul's). Also includes the Governor's offical seal. ET/LT: 006 is dated 24 April 1860 and includes Henry Williams Jun. Esq. to John William Williams Esq. Includes a hand drawn coloured map on the inner page. The following places are named on the map: Okorari Creek, Taratara and Pukeawa. It is also dated and stamped on the outside by the `Registrar Auckland' Wed 9 May 1860. ET/LT: 007 includes Henry Williams Jun Esq. to Venerable Octavius Hadfield and wife. It is dated 24 April 1860. It contains a hand drawn coloured map, showing the following places: Okorari Creek, Taratara and Pukeawa. A note for ET/LT:005 says that it may have come from the John Webster collection, but it relates to the Williams family [CMS] of Bay of Islands. Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Parchment

Date: [1866,1904]

From: Stratford, Peter : Epsom Trust collection

Reference: MS-Papers-11750-25

Description: Four parchment documents relating to land conveyancy. ET/LT: 008 is a conveyance document relating to land in Hokianga, dated 20 January, 1904. Henry Williams to John Press. It relates to land `originally granted to Henry Williams by Crown Grant dated 23/7/56'. ET/LT: 009 is a conveyance document for land at Waimate in 1866. Octavius Hadfield to Samuel Williams. ET/LT: 010 is a document appointing a new trustee. It is dated 4 January, 1904. It is adding John Marshall as a joint trustee for land in Hokianga. ET/LT: 011 is a conveyance document relating to land in Hokianga. Dated 17 June 1904. Involving Samuel Williams and others, and Octavius Hadfield. Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0 Linear Metres.

Date: 1872-1914

From: Stratford, Peter : Epsom Trust collection

Reference: MS-Papers-11750-27

Description: Eight parchment land documents relating to Waimate North. ET/LT 024 is a conveyance for land at Waimate, George Clarke to Samuel L Clarke, dated 5 Aug 1872. ET/LT 025 is a conveyance for land at Waimate, George Clarke to Hopkins Clarke, dated 5 Aug 1872. ET/LT 026 is a conveyance for land at Waimate, dated 8 Oct 1872. Maketu Ruhe Tutana, Hoana Ruhe and Ihaka Te Tai to Marsden Clarke and John Betts Clarke. Iritana has also signed the document along with the other signatories. Also attached is a signed statement by William Kemp, saying he is a registered interpreter for the Maori language. ET/LT 027 is a conveyance of land at Waimate dated 7 May 1884. Marsden Clarke to John Betts Clarke. ET/LT 028 is a conveyance of land at Waimate dated 20 Nov 1894. Henry Tacy Clarke [middle name is spelt Tacey the document] to William Henry Brownwell. ET/LT 029 is a conveyance of land at Waimate dated 5 Feb 1898. Edward Blomfield Clarke to James McIntyre. ET/LT 030 is a conveyance of land at Waimate dated 23 Dec 1903. Philip Walsh to John Betts Clarke. ET/LT 031 is a conveyance of land at Waimate dated 10 Aug 1914. John Betts Clarke to Edward Blomfield Clarke. Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0 Linear Metres.

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: 1868-1869

By: Green, George, active 1860

Reference: qMS-0881

Description: Annotated copy of petition to Legislative Council covering land on Stewart Island that the South Island claimed to have been purchased between 1830 and 1840. Letters from Green to W B D Mantell and Andrew Buchanan; copies of letters to Green from Alfred Domett and Land Claims Commission. Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 volume(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss and printed matter (31 cm, ¼ red morocco, pink boards) Transfers: Transferred from qPAM, 22 April 1976.

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: 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: 1892-1915

From: John Martin, Solicitors of Edinburgh : New Zealand letters

Reference: MS-Papers-6509-04

Description: Letters, wills and other papers relating to the Hewitt family trust fund, financial and land matters. The name is occasionally spelled Hewett. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 13 Dec 1882

By: Mouat, Magnus, active 1882

Reference: MS-Papers-2957

Description: Assignment of estate of Gilbert Harper to William and Gilbert Harper Mouat, by Magnus Mouat and William Sutherland; the land was situated near Charleston Witnessed by Manson Gardner Quantity: 1 folder(s) (4 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Ms

Date: 1881

By: Te Puni, Henare, active 1840-1881

Reference: MSI-Papers-1495

Description: Deeds between Henare Te Puni and Archibald Stuart for leases of land bordering Korokoro Stream, Petone Quantity: 1 folder(s) (4 pieces). 0.01 Linear Metres.

Date: 1878, 1899

From: Harris, Joseph, 1863-1904 : Papers

Reference: MSI-Papers-5958

Description: Comprises conveyance deed between Harris and Robert Marshall (1878); and plan of the French Pass district (1899) with holograph annotations Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 2006

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

Reference: MS-Papers-8640-58

Description: The papers consist of: Application form submitted by John Williams; history of the Williams family of `Charlcombe', Lyalldale, South Canterbury; photographs of the farm and family; certificates of title and maps. Original owner of the farm was Arthur Cuthbert Williams who purchased 584 acres in 1901. In 2007 the property was owned by his great-grandson, J C L Williams. 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. See also addendum dated 2011-2014, MS-Papers-12040. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts, photographs (some photocopies)

Date: 2008

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

Reference: MS-Papers-9389-27

Description: The papers consist of: Application form submitted by Ian Morrison McMillan; Letter from Dorothy McKenzie (sister of Ian); history of Reay farm compiled by Dorothy McKenzie, Jean Hubbard and Ian McMillan, Apr 2008. See MS-Papers-9389-31 for published summary & photographs. Original owner was John Cormack who acquired 84 acres at Otepopo (Herbert) and named the property Reay farm after his birthplace in Scotland. He married Janet (Jesse) McMillan in 1853. The couple were childless and on his death in 1875 the farm passed to Jesse's nephew John McMillan who died before he was 21 and without a will. The property reverted to his father Angus McMillan who made it over to his younger sons Angus John and William. In 2008 the farm was owned by John's son Ian McMillan and wife Lois (nee Wilcox), the farming being undertaken by Ian's cousins Ross McMillan and son Barrie. 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: Typescript, printed matter, photographs, maps (some photocopies)

Date: 2008

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

Reference: MS-Papers-9389-07

Description: The papers consist of: Application form submitted by Neville Alexander Armstrong; family and farm history, photographs and land documents (arranged by generation); excerpts from diaries 1920-1929. See MS-Papers-9389-31 for published summary & photographs Original owner was Alexander Armstrong who won the ballot on 3727 acres (Cragside) in Poolburn Survey District in 1897. In 2008 the property was owned by his great grandson N A Armstrong. 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, photographs (some photocopies)

Date: 1894

By: Clark, James Edward, active 1894

Reference: MS-Papers-11093

Description: Deed of conveyance between J E Clark, storeman, formerly of Auckland but now of Ngaire, Taranaki, and Elizabeth Coyle, of Auckland, spinster, for a section in Victoria Avenue, Auckland, 27 Sep 1894 Quantity: 1 folder(s) (1 piece). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Ms Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Unknown

Date: 1838-1853

By: Bedggood family

Reference: Micro-MS-0157

Description: Contains deeds : leasing CMS mill at Waimate to John and John Thomas Bedggood; land sale by William Richard Wade to William Williams, Sep 1839; land sale in Maori to J Bedggood, Oct 1839; land sale in Maori to J Bedggood, James and William Davis and others, undated; land transfer from George Clarke to William Richard Wade, Jun 1838; and subscription list to raise 50 pounds... for road and bridge to connect Kawa Kawa Coal mines with highroad to Waimate, Pakaraka and Hokianga Language - Some text in Maori Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s).

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)