Places

Date: 1861-1867, 1876

By: Taylor, Basil Kirke (Rev), 1831-1876

Reference: Micro-MS-0841

Description: Journeys around the Wanganui district ministering to Maori; records of baptisms, marriages and burials; military engagement at Moturoa 15 May 1864; meeting near Taumarunui between Wanganui, Waikato and Taupo Maori Feb 1876; observations on Maori customs, flora and fauna and nature of country traversed; Maori vocabulary; sketches Source of title - Supplied title Rev Basil Taylor was the son of Rev Richard Taylor Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s) (ca 170 pages). Physical Description: Positive microfilm

Date: 1849-1851

From: Webster, Kenneth Athol, 1906-1967 : The Webster collection and papers / of Kenneth Athol Webster

Reference: MS-Papers-1009-2/72

Description: Contains correspondence about religious topics, including a request for texts, queries about the availability of ministers and a trip by Tamihana Te Rauparaha on church business signed by leading chiefs of both Ngati Raukawa & Ngati Toa at Otaki; also includes letters about Maori society and Maori language Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1844-1863

By: Wesleyan Missionary Society

Reference: qMS-2178

Description: Quantity: 1 volume(s) (16 pages). Physical Description: Typescript

Date: 20 Oct-4 Dec 1868

By: Young, Henry William, 1836-1902

Reference: MS-Papers-7952

Description: Diary kept by Captain Young while aide-de-camp to Governor Bowen in 1868 beginning 20 Oct and finishing 30 Nov. Young gives an overview of the Maori-Pakeha conflict particularly in the Taranaki-Wanganui region, discusses the military strategy, the Maori and British military leaders and associated matters Accompanying material - Photocopy of letter from Brigadier Salmon with curriculum vitae for H W Young giving his birth, education, training, service etc from 1868 to 1902 Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph (photocopy)

Date: 1841-1847

By: Greenwood, Joseph Hugh, 1819-1849

Reference: qMS-0885

Description: Diary of a voyage to NZ in the `Lady Nugent', farming at Lowry Bay (1841-1843), and at Purau, Banks Peninsula (1843-1847). Account of a journey from Wanganui and Taranaki (1843), and some account of other parts of Wellington province. Source of title - Supplied Relationship complexity - This copy is a microfilm printout of original diary at MS-0878. Typed transcript available at MS-Papers-4882. Microfilm available at MS-Copy-Micro-0345 Quantity: 1 volume(s) (ca 160 leaves). 0.03 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph (photocopy) (37 cm, ¼ maroon calf, maroon buckram)

Date: 1845-1871

By: Wilson family

Reference: MS-Papers-1712

Description: Letters to Sir Donald McLean from Dr Peter Wilson and his wife, Helen Wilson, from Wanganui, 1845-1847 and from New Plymouth, 1847-1871. Letters discuss domestic affairs, problems with the local Maori, politics and land. Source of title - Supplied title Quantity: 2 folder(s) (34 pieces). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs (photocopies) Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: [Circa 1890s to 1910s]

By: Barltrop, George William, 1863-1946

Reference: PA1-o-299

Description: Photographs probably taken by George William Barltrop, circa 1890s-1900s. Most of the scenes are taken on a river boat trip up the Whanganui River, and include two of groups of Maori; one showing two nuns in full habit, walking behind three young Maori girls who are wearing ankle-length dresses. Some of the river scenes show stretches of the river, including several `on the rapids', and one of a group of men in a waka. Others are of the various villages passed on the trip, including one of the river boat tied up at Jerusalem, with a cart drawn by two horses alongside. One view shows the mouth of the Whanganui River at Patea, and from there the images are of the New Plymouth area, including Mount Taranaki (then Mount Egmont), the Sugar Loaves, the monument to Wiremu Tamati on the hill at Corbett Park (Oakura), and Opunake. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with dark green cover, impressed title `Photographs'; McIntosh XV, 15 765-814; 16 x 22 cm

Date: 1878

From: Buller, Walter Lawry (Sir), 1838-1906 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0048-14

Description: Contains letters from Maori to Buller, in his capacity as a lawyer, with regard to Maori land tenure and transactions, related financial matters, and other affairs Also contains letters about the engagement of Buller's services, money-lending, and a report about Maori `squatting' on land under claim in the South Island (at Omarama) Contains letters from Kai Tahu Maori giving examples of 19th century Kai Tahu dialect. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1876

By: Cooke, John George, 1819?-1880

Reference: qMS-0542

Description: Family and personal history in England until the settlement in New Plymouth, 1841, with references to Jane Austen and her family (pp. 20,21,34,35). Account of voyage to New Zealand on Amelia Thompson, 1841. General account of the colonisation of the North Island, especially Taranaki, and history of relations with Maori there; also of Wellington, Auckland, Rotorua, Taupo, Otaki, Manawatu, Wanganui, Waikato, Lakes Tarawera and Rotoaira, 1841-1850 Quantity: 1 volume(s) (90 pages). Physical Description: Typescript (photocopy) (¼ blue morocco, blue buckram; 30 cm)

Date: Apr 1887

From: Polynesian Society: Records

Reference: MS-Papers-1187-128

Description: Contains an account of the various heke of Ngati Toa and Te Ati Awa to the Kapiti district between 1820 and 1833, with reference to inter-tribal wars and disputes during this period. Rangipito use's the term "Uruuru-purumu" to describe the 19th century musket used by Maori. Other - Hardcopy inventory says "Compare mss version in S P Smith papers 21 (d)" Quantity: 1 folder(s) (40 leaves). Physical Description: Typescript and 2 pages of mss

Date: [1997]

From: Royal family : Papers (Te Whanau a Roera Hukiki Te Ahukaramu)

Reference: 2003-234-15

Description: Working papers for Royal's contribution to the `Historical Atlas' Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1888-1896

By: Hurley, Henry Albert Eaton, 1858-1928

Reference: MS-Papers-5305

Description: The log book begins on 1 Jan 1891 and finishes on 15 May 1894; Hurley tended to note important events rather than record daily entries. It is a record of both his private life and his working life as a Bank of New South Wales inspector. Also included are two sections at the back of the log, Funny sayings of children, 1896, and Dates: Great events in history (1888-1895). Hurley's area as an inspector included the South Island (he lived in Nelson with his family) and the lower half of the North Island, from Taranaki to Hawke's Bay. He was deaf and describes situations relating to this. Relationship complexity - MS-Papers-3582: Letter from Albert Hurley to Ada and Charles A E Ferguson, 1906 Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss (photocopies) Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Mrs W Lynch, Thorndon, Wellington, 1995, who has included additional family information

Date: 1868

From: Ward, John Patrick, 1847?-1914 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-11616-4

Description: A draft article [with annotations] by J P Ward relating to Sir G S Whitmore and the New Zealand Wars in the period following "Motoroa" [Moturoa] in 1868. Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript

Date: 1999-2001

By: Morgan, Robert R, active 2002

Reference: MS-Group-1117

Description: The papers, transcribed and compiled by John Morgan's great-grandson Robert, include extracts from his diaries and reminiscences. They relate mainly to the 1850s and describe life in Wanganui and Taranaki during this decade, including farming, economic activitity, travelling between New Plymouth and Wanganui and relations between the settlers and Maori. Also included is a description of a trip made by Morgan in 1853 droving sheep from Kai-Iwi to Taranaki published in the `Hawera star', 10 Aug 1935 and a brief talk about John and William Morgan given by Robert Morgan. John Morgan was born in Dorset and emigrated to New Zealand in 1849 aboard the `Berkshire'. After a brief period in Taranaki he settled in Wanganui. Quantity: 1 folder(s). 158 kilobyte(s) textual material. 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescripts

Date: 1914

From: Maori Purposes Fund Board : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0189-097

Description: Contains a copy of a pamphlet prepared by Ngata regarding Maori land tenure in Taranaki and Whanganui in 1914, and the roles of various political parties and politicians in the creation of the contemporary system The pamphlet was entitled 'He korero mo Taranaki raua ko Whanganui' Finding Aids: Detailed inventory available.

Date: 1894

By: Pearce, Charlton, 1875-1948

Reference: MS-Papers-4348

Description: Pearce sailed from London aboard the `Ruapehu' on 28 June 1894 and landed at Auckland on 16 August. He continued on to Wellington by sea and then proceeded by train to New Plymouth, arriving on 22 August. After spending a period farming at Kaponga he settled in Wanganui. Source of title - Supplied title Accompanying material - Accompanied by letter from Mrs Doreen Sykes to Mrs Marsha Donaldson containing biographical details and an extract from the Ruapehu's passenger list Quantity: 2 folder(s). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph, transcript and photocopies

Date: 1864-1865

By: Black Diamond (Ship)

Reference: Micro-MS-0773

Description: Voyage from Nelson to Wanganui 4 Oct to 4 Nov 1864 under the command of William Rhind. Second voyage under the command of W C Lambert, 21 Mar to 24 Apr 1865, when the vessel was wrecked at New Plymouth. Correspondence, accounts and papers relating to the loss of the vessel. Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s) (ca 25 pages). Physical Description: Positive microfilm

Date: 1864-1869

From: Mantell family : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0083-223

Description: Notes on the disposition of the Government towards the Paimarire-Hauhau religion. Includes handwritten Government Proclamation, December 17, 1864 dividing the Taranaki coastal strip from Paraninihi to Waitotara, and confirmation that all Maori rebels including those in Tauranga and Waikato will be punished through the loss of their lands. Includes Maori translation of proclamation. Also notes Tamihana Te Rauparaha's concerns over the Rangitikei-Manawatu Block. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1858-1862

From: White, John, 1826-1891 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0075-005

Description: Maori letters (most with translations) to Crown agents re: land purchases and various miscellaneous matters. Also includes lists for Native Assessors, Wardens and Police from the Whanganui district for 1862. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1898-1925

By: Bradmore, M (Mrs), active 1967; Radcliffe, Frederick George, 1863-1923

Reference: PAColl-4261

Description: Photographs including: Bank of Australasia staff and building ca 1908-1910s, pupils and staff of Wanganui Girls College in 1898, Wanganui Collegiate, St Mary's Cathedral in Timaru, Hydro Grand Hotel in Timaru, Patea and Waverley Cricket Clubs (Cooper Cup match) 1925, promenade at Caroline Bay with Reilly's Dominion Hotel on left, soldiers' memorial in Waikaia, Waikaia Presbyterian and Anglican churches, Wanganui croquet club, and Waikaia bridge. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Arrangement: Negatives at 1/2-031196, 032587, 057199 and 059786 Quantity: 20 b&w original photographic print(s). 2 b&w copy negative(s). Physical Description: Photographic prints Transfers: File print at PAColl-5744-27.