Places

Date: 1971

By: Cook, George Pilkington (Rev), 1893-1973

Reference: MS-Papers-2205

Description: Reminiscences cover 1893-1905 Cook's family emigrated, 1899, from Australia to Huntly, where his father was Methodist agent, and thence to Dannevirke and Johnsonville Quantity: 1 folder(s) (103 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (photocopy)

Date: 1 Jun 1893-1 Sep 1894

By: Herries, Robert Stansfield, active 1893-1925

Reference: MSX-4174

Description: The diary covers from 1 Jun 1893 to 1 Sep 1894 and includes a voyage Herries made on the `Kaikoura' to New Zealand to visit his brother, William, of Te Aroha. Herries made almost daily entries and during his working week he noted when he was in chambers, who he dealt with, and especially recorded social occasions He left for NZ on 20 July 1893, reaching Hobart 1 Sep and NZ 6 Sep, and returned to England on 20 Jan 1894 on the `Mararoa' to Sydney and the `Ville de la Ciotat' to Marseilles, arriving there 2 Mar and returning overland to England. Herries noted the steamers' daily run, the various ports visited and activities on board ship While in NZ Herries visited Wellington, Christchurch, Auckland, New Plymouth, Rotorua, Wairakei, Tarawera, Napier, Nelson, Reefton, Kumara and spent time working on his brother's farm in Te Aroha and visiting neighbours and other parts of the district Source of title - Supplied title Quantity: 1 volume(s) (258 pages). Physical Description: Holograph

Date: [197-?]

By: Jameson, Ann McKenzie, active 1970s

Reference: MS-Papers-2498

Description: History of the Mahoenui district and school covering the period 1893-1967 Quantity: 1 folder(s) (63 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (photocopy)

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: 1886-1893

From: Ramsden, George Eric Oakes, 1898-1962 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0196-387/8

Description: Contains statements of submission of land etc to the mana of King Tawhiao by various hapu, with lists of names of hapu members (including some signatures), with boundaries of land Also contains correspondence regarding land issues, surveying and road making between Kingitanga and Government representatives; copies of addresses by Tawhiao to the Kauhanganui (the parliament of the Kingitanga); notes about the Treaty of Waitangi and the 1852 Constitution Act including interpretations and opinions, and information of Government reaction to a Kingitanga petition to the British Government There are also letters from Pakeeha settlers to Te Wahanui and Tawhiao seeking their protection Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1847-1893

From: Maori Purposes Fund Board : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0189-091

Description: Contains a narrative about early relations between Maori and Pakeha in New Zealand (1835-1870), including information about the Treaty of Waitangi, and disputes over land. Also comprises papers on the New Zealand Company's block-purchases of lands in the North and South Islands. Includes instructions from the British Government regarding the alienation by its agents of tribal lands. Also contains a transcript in Maori of Wi Parata vs the Bishop of Wellington and the Attorney General over the alienation of the Whitireia Block belonging to the Ngati Toa iwi. Finding Aids: Detailed inventory available.