Places

Date: 1840 - 1843

Reference: MapColl-832.4794gmbj/[1840-43?]/Acc.351

Description: The main map is of part of the east and west banks of the Hutt River showing shingle and sand areas and the directional flow of the current. The site of the ferry crossing includes the approaches to the ferry, the line of chain and the centre of the line of road laid down on the selection plan. A fence is marked. The second map is of the traverse section of river shewing ferry boat. Levels of the west and east banks of the river and supposed level of the highest flood are shown. Measurements in feet are marked for the level of the highest flood and the ordinary level of water. Includes approaches to the ferry. A typewritten note mounted on the map under the title states: Plan of the ford probabaly used for four years between 1868 and 1872 during which time there was no bridge over the river. For location see jubilee book. Handwritten note under title states: The ferry boat to be constructed of rough timber but strongly fitted, 32 feet long by 14 feet wide, out and out. To be formed square with double bottom and capable of supporting 15 tons. The platform to be about 12 inches above the level of the water when the boat is loaded. The sides and bottom to be of 4 inch planking, 6 inch timbers and knees. To have strong flaps hung at each end with chains, and bulwarks at the sides. To prepare a large wheel for windlass and all other fittings for same. To fix proper sheares and leaders for main chains. To fix a small pump in boat. Numerous pencilled handwritten notes state: Before first bridge. Believe 1840-43, L.H. For probable location, see D.P. 89. Note at top of map states: Negative available Note on verso states: Before Hutt bridge decision A similar copy shows proposed bridge at site of ferry. MapColl-832.4794gmbj/[1840-43?]/Acc.352 Quantity: 2 manuscript map(s) on one sheet. Physical Description: Ink, pencil and colourwash on paper, encased in plastic, coloured, 53 x 73.1 cm.

Date: 1853

By: Cobham, Samuel, 1799-1881

Reference: MapColl-832.4794gbbd/1856?/Acc.17028

Description: The main map of the freehold estate, with frontage and depth measurements, is adjacent to the part of the Hutt River marked as the only place fordable in case of accident to the bridge which leads to Plowman Street. The site of the Hutt Bridge is marked downstream. A minor change to the riverbank as at Aug. 1860, has been added at a later date. A road, pencilled in and also added at a later date, is marked 'Road as on ground.' Betweeen Plowman Street and the site of the Mechanics Institute are three sections, labelled allotments. The first includes the site of a well, while the third has a site of a house in which the store room, kitchen, parlour and bedroom are named. All three allotments are marked as sold. Paddocks are marked with measurements in roods and perches, one including a slaughter house and stockyard. A lake is marked in the vicinity of the street provisionally planned for the bridge approach. An area of land is labelled 'Street as originally laid out, but the situation of the bridge will render it useless as a street.' This has been divided into lots. Lot A is annotated 'To be given to Mr Ploughman' [sic]. Lot B 'Reserve for a lockup'.' Lot C 'Given to Capt. Daniell to compensate for road taken out of his ground'. Includes an annotation 'W. Fox, Ch. L. Court'. The leasehold estate, with frontage measurements, includes the site of houses with a dairy, kitchen, parlour and bedrooms marked. A second site includes the parlour, shop and verandah. Originally one lot, this was divided into two at a later date. Note on verso states: Plan of Plowmans estate, which has Riddiford written across it and has also been struck through and Mr Riddiford's Plans written underneath Signature of Cobham in bottom right corner Note on catalogue card states that Cobham arrived ca1854 Quantity: 2 manuscript map(s) on one sheet. Physical Description: Ink, pencil and colourwash on paper, linen backed, 56 x 75.6 cm.