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[Creator unknown]: Taparahi No 1 No 2 No 3 [ms map] [186-?]
Date: 1860 - 1869
From: Craig, Elsdon, 1917-1980 : Maps
By: Dunbar Sloane Ltd
Reference: MapColl-832.15bje/[186-?]/Acc.43430
Description: Cadastral map, with some topographical features, showing Taparahi No. 1, No. 2 and a portion of No. 3 land blocks in the Thames and Tairua regions of the Coromandel Peninsular. Taparahi No. 2 and 3 are further divided into Taparahi No. 2A consisting of 984 acres, Taparahi No. 3A, 574 acres, Taparahi No. 3B, 40 acres and Taparahi No. 3C being 1715 acres, 3 roods and 13 perches. The area of Taparahi No. 1 is shown as 3098 acres, Taparahi No. 2 as 3280 acres and Taparahi No. 3 as 2330 acres. Land blocks surrounding the three Taparahi blocks are named as Hihi and Piraunui, Puke[tui], Pakirarahi No. 2, Ruapekapeka, Owhataroa No. 1 and Ipuwhakatara. Topographical features indicating bushland, rivers or streams are shown in black ink. Red ink lines, suggesting boundary limits between the blocks are also shown. The following Maori words are also written in various places on the map; Te Ruakaka, Tawhitiwhiti, Koronga, Te Pukahu, Puwhakakiki and Kaira. Referenced to NZMS 13 AK 10 Thames Survey District and AK 11 Tairua Survey District, Wellington: New Zealand Lands and Survey. 1934. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper, scale 1:15 840, 45 cm x 48.5 cm.
Monro, Henry Alfred Horne, 1824-1908: Castle Hill from Waiau Coromandel. ca 1860.
Date: 1845 - 1860
By: Dunbar Sloane Ltd; Monro, Henry Alfred Horne, 1824-1908
Reference: A-128-030
Description: Shows a group of three Maori whare, with figures sitting and standing outside. There is a line with objects hanging from it, probably food hanging for drying or smoking. Beyond the bush in the background is the distinctive peak of Castle Rock. Accompanied by backing board with title details and (incorrect) name of artist. See also A-128-031 for another image from the same artist and sketchbook, acquired separately. Inscriptions: Backing board recto - centre - [Title]; Recto - beneath image - [Title] Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil drawing, 140 x 198 mm.
Monro, Henry Alfred Horne, 1824-1908: Mr Preece's, Coromandel
Date: [ca 1860]
By: Dunbar Sloane Ltd; Monro, Henry Alfred Horne, 1824-1908
Reference: A-128-031
Description: Shows a farmhouse on the brow of a hill, with bushy hill outlines beyond. The buildings, one double-storeyed and one single-storeyed with verandah, are behind a broken fence line. In the foreground are two cabbage trees at the left, and a line of low plants across the foreground. Handwritten notes on the backing board identify Mr Preece as the Reverend J Preece, a missionary. Preece worked in the Thames-Coromandel area until he moved to the Urewera in 1847. (Backing board retained.) See also A-128-030 for another image from the same artist and sketchbook, acquired separately. Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil drawing, 140 x 184 mm.