Places

Date: 1852

By: Pinnager, T W, active 1852; Wellington Provincial Survey Office

Reference: MapColl-832.4794gmbd/1852/Acc.37636

Description: Surveying maps of roads in the Lower Hutt area, include some surveying annotations. Includes parts of two rivers, one of which is the Hutt River, both of which are un-named. Roads and sites of buildings are marked. The section of George Augustus Selwyn includes the site of a spired English church. A hedge, being the boundary line of Mr Hare, is marked. Signature underneath title: T.W. Pinnager, Sept. 1852 Notes on the original are: 41/11 Plan, Sept 1852. The stamp of Provincial Survey Office, Wellington is stamped on top right corner. Lower Hutt country sheet No. 2 is handwritten on top right corner C 17 is stamped above the title and 16 is stamped in the margin Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photocopy, scale [1:1 584], 41 x 46.7 cm. on sheet 45.5 x 54.7 cm.

Date: 1848

By: Whitehead, Arthur, active 1840s

Reference: MapColl-832.45cba/[ca.1848]/Acc.4900

Description: Topographic map of the southern half of the North Island, with especial emphasis on the Wairarapa valley, showing natural features and stands of timber; the Maori names for some of these features are given, together with names and locations of some pa . Includes the surveyors' route which began on 1st. June, ca. 1848, from a site along the Manawatu River to the Ruamahanga River, Lake Wairarapa, ending at the Hutt River on 20 June. Notes describe some topographic features. See also "A treatise on practical surveying" by Arthur Whitehead, 1848 (Exeter: A. Whitehead, ca.1848). Held NZ&P Collection, P 526.9 WHI 1848. Other Titles - Photocopy from "A treatise on practical surveying", by Arthur Whitehead, C.E. & surv., 1848 Inscriptions: Recto - centre right - Notes. The red line shews [sic] the track of the exploring party with the termination of each days march defined by the end view of a tent and the day of the month. The points at which observations for Latitude and Longitude were made are also shown Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Negative photostat., linen backed, scale not given, 67.9 x 49.9 cm.

Date: 1844-1903

By: Tinline, John, 1821-1907

Reference: Micro-MS-0790

Description: Reflect duties as native interpreter, surveyor and sheriff in Nelson Province. Land purchase disputes with Maori, reports on wreck of "Phoenix" 1846, road linking Nelson and the Wairau, anchorage at Golden Bay, correspondence concerning Whakapuaka Block. Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s) (62 pages). Physical Description: Positive microfilm

Date: 1890

Reference: MapColl-832.45bf/[ca. 1890?]/Acc.28699

Description: Original survey plan showing topographical features including the Mangahao River and [Karearea Hill] area, block ten, part of the Woodville - Mangatainoka Block, Mangahao Survey District. Shows several road surveys, survey pegs, and lots 46-58, with acreage. Indicates 'Proposed school residence' and 'Totara Res[erve].' Annotations in ink pen have been aded to the map, for example survey peg marks have survey book page references added alongside them. Some pencil and ink annotations on map. Other Titles - Block 10 (ten) District Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and water colour on dressed linen, scale indeterminable, 43 x 47 cm.

Date: 1839

By: Bradey, Francis, 1793-1864; New Zealand Company

Reference: MapColl-832.47961gbbd/[1839?]/Acc.37915

Description: Survey and cadastral map showing original numbered sections with measurements and acreages of land subdivisions along the north-east part of Porirua Harbour and at Pahautanui. Includes the road along the inlet. Owners' names include V.A.J. Eyre, L. Lowndes, A. de B. Brandon, John Viney, G. Sharp, W. Bromley, F. Bradey, C. Todman, T.F. Wilson, J. Little, W. Bennet, S. Hawtry, A. Todman, W.W.J. Spreat, Bishop of Wellington, and E. Carter with sections at Porirua Harbour and Pahautanui Title supplied by cataloguer Note on right side of map reads: Photostat from survey map of New Zealand Land Company - showing original sections of land bought in London in 1839 Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photostatic copy, scale [ca.1:9 504], 44.7 x 62 cm. on sheet 45.5 x 65.5 cm. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - MS Papers 0063.

Date: 1895

By: Seaton & O'Donahoo (Firm); Buck, William Seldon, 1846-1919

Reference: MapColl-832.47983gbbd/[ca.1895]/Acc.22964

Description: Cadastral map of the Whitireia Peninsula from Pikiriri peak. Ruratane, Titai [i.e. Titahi] Bay, Mt. Cooper. Rakatane, Koangaaumu and Kohako creeks are named, as is Rocky Bay, all of which are on the Cook Strait coastline. Blocks are named as Koangaaumu, Tom's Grant, Kahutea No. 1 and 2, Onepotu Claim, and include acreages. An old stake fence is marked and a lagoon. The Porirua Harbour is marked. Pencilled details are mainly surveying information Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink, pencil and watercolour on dressed linen, coloured, scale [1:7 920], 72.6 x 62.5 cm.

Date: 1895

Reference: MapColl-832.14gbbd/1895/Acc.32221

Description: Drawn on part of a cadastral map, the annotations highlight the Horotiu Parish, and identify James Grix' land as lot 130 (112 acres), the swamp on his land and neighbouring lot 129. Depicts three land reserves (one for the race course on lot 123a of 123 acres. Accompanying letter on Department of Lands and Survey, Wellington, written to the Chairman of Public Petitions Committee (A-L) by A. Barron, Under Secretary, addressing petition by James Grix, land owner of lot 130, requesting compensation for drainage expenses on the land. Letter written 21 April, 1895, letter number 27 117. Annotations around the map include: 'General Assembly Library' stamp; 'No. 219 - Jas Grix', 'S G 27 117', 'Spec. p. Drawings'. Several pencil annotations on reverse including 'why did they spend £320'. Base map: Part of an unidentified map showing part of Raglan, Ngaruawahia, Waika, and the parishes of Horotiu and Pukete ([s.l], [s.n], [s.d]). Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on paper, scale indeterminable, 34 x 31 cm.

Date: 1858 - 1892

By: New Zealand. Māori Land Court; New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey; Smith, Stephenson Percy, 1840-1922; Cussen, Laurence Carroll, 1844-1903

Reference: MapColl-832.1gmbh/[1858-1892]/Acc.4484-4492

Description: A collection of map information from various sources from 1858-1892. The maps no. 1-6 and 8 contain information from Native Land Court plans of the 1880's, Survey Office road plans, Lands and Survey's first amendment (Mr Cussen's topographical survey), a map by S. Percy Smith, and the Sub-Atlas committee. The information has been added in different pens and hand writing eg "Plan marked from Hokianga" or "no track here shown by Mr Cussen". The map marked no. 7 shows military information from the New Zealand wars eg "Troops to be sent to Waikaremoana via Ahikereru - Ruatahuna Huiarau from Taupo". Shows some native tracks eg "from Heruiwi" and corrections or previous omissions. Map no. 9 shows tracks on N.L.C. plans, one of which "is away at the Court". The maps show very little signs of any settlement, except No. 3 and 6 "Tapuaeharuru Pa" and "Te Pueto Stn". A mission station, a native settlement and a school are also indicated. The maps cover the region from Hokianga, Kawhia Harbour, Mokau River, Waikato River, Tirau, Taupo to Rotorua on maps 1-6, 8 and Rotorua to Waikaremoana to Poverty Bay on maps 7 and [9]. All maps depict rivers. Map 7 and [9] are maps with annotations. They are on the published base map "Four-mile sheet, No. 10" (Wellington, New Zealand Lands and Surveys, 1935). The others no. 1-6 and 8 are tracings of an unknown map. Quantity: 9 map(s). Physical Description: Photographic copies, scale indeterminable, various sizes.

Date: 1870

By: Wyles & Buck (Firm)

Reference: MapColl-832.47983gbbd/1870/Acc.6417

Description: Map of one section of land bordered by Titai [i.e. Titahi] Bay and the Titai [i.e. Titahi] Creek which runs parallel to the coastline. Adjacent land is noted as in the occupation of Major Edwards and D. Richards. A fenceline is marked. Includes the high tide mark. Pencilled annotations are surveying details. A site of a building is marked adjacent to the coast in Major Edwards' property Other Titles - Plan of land at Titahi Bay, the property of George Thoms Inscriptions: mat verso - Titai Bay - G. Thoms surveyor 1870, Sept. 1870 Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink, pencil and watercolour on card, coloured, scale [1:1 584], 68 x 38.5 cm

Date: 1850 - 1859

By: Bradey, Francis, 1793-1864; New Zealand Company

Reference: MapColl-832.47961gbbd/[185-?]/Acc.37916

Description: Survey and cadastral map showing original numbered sections with measurements and acreages of land subdivisions along the north-east part of Porirua Harbour and at Pahautanui. Includes the road along the inlet. Includes pencilled names of Tu Kapu District and S. Horokiwi District. Henry London's subdivision includes the name of New London. Owners' names include N. Luscombe, J.H. Luscombe, Henry London, R. Jenkins, V.A.J. Eyre, L. Lowndes, A. de B. Brandon, John Viney, Francis Bradey, W. Bromley, R. Jillett, T.H. Stace, G. Palmer, Sir M. Seymour, E. Carter, C. Todman, T.F. Wilson, J. Little, W. Bennet, S. Hawtry, W. Bowler. Attributed to New Zealand Land Company - see second Francis Bradey donation Title supplied by cataloguer Pencilled note on map states: Photostat from map after 1850 Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photostatic copy, scale not given, 45 x 59.6 cm. on sheet 45.5 x 67.1 cm. Provenance: Note on right side of map reads: Photostat of map after 1850 Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - MS Papers 0063.

Date: 1859 - 1861

Reference: MapColl-832.45gbbd/1859/Acc.34918

Description: Cadastral plan showing Otahuao and Wangaehu blocks, Masterton County, Southern Wairarapa. Shows Otahuao as 2900 acres, Wangaehu as 430 acres. Shows upper Tauheru block, Maungaraki block, the Ti-ori-ori Plain, the Wangaehu River, the Ruamahanga River and the Tauheru River. Sites flooded bush and Collins homestead and several Native Land blocks. Sites several small land names for example Toengaroa, Tukoiwa, te Whare o te Toenga, Nga Puna a Toko, Tariwangaokotou, Tukitawai. Shows upper Tauheru (adjoining Native Land) as 'under negotiation'. Copy of original plan by Malcolm Fraser, Wellington, July 1861. Inscriptions: Signed Will[iam] N. Searancke, Dist[rict] Comm[ander] July 1860 Arrangement: 1 Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, [1:15 840], 54 x 74 cm

Date: 1890

By: Wheeler, W J, active 1876-1892

Reference: MapColl-832.1196a/1890/Acc.1782

Description: Drawn on a template survey map showing township of Russell, Bay of Islands, block V (five) Russell survey district. Shows Russelltown as the first capital of New Zealand. Annotation added to title: 'of O L C Plan 132' Template map: Provincial district of ... Plan of ..., ([s.l.]; Survey Department of New Zealand, [n.d.]). Includes enlargement plan which shows Crosley's sections. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photocopy, scale indeterminable, 45 x 38 cm.

Date: 1890 - 1899

By: Ramsden, George Eric Oakes, 1898-1962

Reference: MapColl-832.14gbbd/[189-?]/Acc.29980

Description: Shows Puahue (8612 acres), Pukekura (8395 acres), Maungatautari (Nama 1 3185 acres; Nama 2 2306 acres) and Horahora (8680 acres), the Waikato and Puniu rivers, with Cambridge and Alexandra as landmarks, Also depicts Ngamoko (224 acres) and Ngamoko block 2 as 261 acres. Identifies several Maori placenames. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on dressed linen, scale [1: 63 360], 53 x 97 cm. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - MS Papers 0196-3416 (Eric Ramsden Papers from folder of material on King Tawhiao) ..

Date: 1873

By: Wyles & Buck (Firm); Jackson, Henry, 1830-1906

Reference: MapColl-832.47gbbd/1873/Acc.10348

Description: Surveying map of the area from Anapaura around the coastline, past Titai Bay, now known as Titahi Bay, and including part of the Porirua Harbour near the entrance. Urukahika Creek is marked. Includes numerous Maori placenames. Refers to boundaries of property belonging to Ellison. The name Hughes is recorded in connection with a boundary peg. Some areas of land include boundaries, names and acreages as follows: Koangaaumu 329 acres, Hira Te Aratangata, transmitted 30th May 1873. S.O.W.454, followed by the name of G. Ellison, 30.5 c. / 298.5. The latter believed added after the surveying map was made Kauaeroa 12a. 2r. 36p. Riria Te Parehuia and Riria Te Kahurangi. Transmitted Febry. 1st 1853 Tutai Paraikete 22a. 2r. 20p. Hareriweti Tangahoe. Transmitted Febry. 1st. 1873 Rangituhi. Claimed by Matengate Hiko. 8a. 2r. 12p. Transmitted July 18th. 1873 Mahinawa No.2. Claimed by Hepirini Kotua. Transmitted Feby 1st. 1873 Te Kenepuru, 124 acres. Ngahuka and others. Transmitted April 12th 1871 Pencilled note written in the vicinity of Putaputa states: Meihana Taipo 55 acres Also included is part of the isthmus now known as Mana, marked as Crown Land. Includes names as follows: Raiha Horomona 71a. 1r. 20p. Pene Koti 72a. 2r. 30p. Wi Nire 16a. 1r. 8p. Hopepe 20a. 2r. 37p. Hohaia 65a. Hanikamu 13a. 3r. 24p. Porirua Sawmills is marked. Surveyors of this map are believed to be Wyles and Buck. This information researched by curator and recorded on catalogue card record Pencilled note on verso states: Porirua lands Substantial note on map, signed by Henry Jackson, Chief surveyor, July 23rd. 1873, gives information about Government surveyors defining the extent of boundaries of Crown and Native Lands. A second note by Henry Jackson, Chief surveyor, gives information about a portion of land already granted to Thos. Ellison. Includes a few pencilled sums in the margin. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and pencil on card, coloured, 68.3 x 102 cm.

Date: 1872

By: Wyles & Buck (Firm)

Reference: MapColl-832.47gbbd/[1872]/Acc.23008

Description: Surveying map of part of Kapiti Island from Te Rere to Okupe on the eastern side and Onepoto and Arapawaiti on the western side. Includes numerous Maori placenames. Creeks are marked but are unnamed. Numerous pencilled placenames appear to have been added later. A few small blocks of land with boundaries include acreages. Includes a few pencilled sums in the margin. Title partly taken from verso and partly supplied by cataloguer from similar maps produced by the surveyors, Wyles & Buck at the same time. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and pencil on card, 68.2 x 102.5 cm.

Date: 1840 - 1849

Reference: MapColl-832.11a/[184-?]/Acc.1780

Description: Shows survey of land of Motukaraka Island, Hokianga Harbour, adjoined by the Motu Karaka and the Waimanga Creeks. Map shows position of old Maori pa site as well as mangrove trees and high water mark. Other Titles - McDonnell Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink on card, hand coloured, linen backed, 23 x 33.5 cm.

Date: 1872

By: Wyles & Buck (Firm)

Reference: MapColl-832.47gbbd/1872/Acc.6371

Description: Surveying map of Tahoramaurea and Tokomapuna Islands and part of Kapiti Island from Ohoko to Te Rere on the eastern side and Maraetakaroro to Te Oneroa on the western side. Includes numerous Maori placenames and notes referring to land claims, such as Kapiti claim No. 2 claimed by Hare Rewette and others. Kaiwharawhara West No. 3 claimed by J. Cootes and others. Rangatira Kapiti No. 4, 1635 acres, claimed by Tamihana te Rauparaha and others. Ngatitoa are referred to in a note about a removal of a [surveying] pole. Creeks are named and the Tuteremoana government trig station is marked. Numerous pencilled notes appear to have been added later. A rough sketch in pencil has been added to part of Kapiti Island to the south of the area drawn by the surveyor, marked as Te Mingi, labelled as Crown Land, granted to David Brown Esqre. Other acreages are: Te Whi Whi and Rakapau 751 acres. Tamiahana Te Ruaparaha, H'oue Te Okorokutia 751 acres. Small blocks of land with boundaries include names: 73 acres Wi Parata, 50 acres Ngatitoa. Handwritten note on verso states: Kapiti plans. Messrs Wyles & Buck, May 1872 Note on bottom left states: Transmitted to the Chief Surveyor of the Province of Wellington this 13th day of May, 1872. Messrs Wyles & Buck. Licensed surveyors, Wellington, 1872. Includes numerous pencilled sums around the map, and a note in bottom right corner which is difficult to read. Notes under the names of Tahoramarea [sic] and Tokomapuna Islands state: See 1 chain plot. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and pencil on card, 68.6 x 102.3 cm.

Date: 1890-1893

By: Ledger, James John, 1847-1907

Reference: MSX-9415

Description: Memoir written by James Ledger in Abbotsford, Australia between 1890 and 1893. The narrative primarily concerns Ledger's immigration to New Zealand in 1878, his four years in New Zealand and subsequent relocation to Melbourne, Australia in 1882. Some of the latter parts of the volume relate to events in Ledger's life up to 1893. In the first section of the memoir Ledger recalls his voyage of 119 days aboard the barque `Cape Finisterre' from London to Port Lyttelton, New Zealand. He provides a very detailed account of shipboard life, his fellow passengers, the weather patterns and activities of the crew, the islands and land masses the vessel passes by. At one point on the voyage an iceberg is sighted and a pen and gouache drawing by Ledger captures the likeness. With his travelling companion `Fred' they publish a weekly newspaper called "The Cape Finisterre Weekly News". Upon arriving in New Zealand Ledger gains employment with the gas works for seven months in Christchurch. Throughout the journal Ledger provides detailed accounts of the characters he observes and meets. There are many sketches in this work and his drawings often match the textual descriptions he provides. Ledger continues to record his work experiences over the next four years as he lives the life of an itinerant worker moving from place to place chasing work. He spent time as an engineer, worked as a lithographer and a labourer. Later Ledger spent time in the Waimakariri Gorge employed with a survey party laying out railway lines, and then as a farm hand in South Canterbury on the annual summer harvest. After working as a clerk in Timaru Ledger joined the South Canterbury Contingent of the Volunteer Corps that were recruited to march on Parihaka in western Taranaki in 1881. Ledger has a fascination with local Maori and he recounts his meetings with Maori throughout the occupation of Parihaka and Pungarehu. Ledger continues sketching during his involvement with the military campaign and depicts both Maori and Armed Constabulary subjects. Returning to Timaru via Opunake he recounts the fate of Mary Dobie who was killed by Tuhi while sketching at Te Namu and is buried at Opunake. After returning to the South Island Ledger visits Dunedin and sells his sketches of Parihaka and neighbour surrounds with depictions of Maori life to a publisher for fifty pounds. These sketches are reproduced by Fergusson and Mitchell as a set of 12 sketches in 1882. Ledger became disillusioned with New Zealand and left for Hobart in November 1882 aboard the `Ringarooma'. Passing through Bluff he narrates a chance encounter he had with the Maori King, Tukaroto Tawhiao. The last section of the memoir deals with Ledger's reminiscences of his life in Melbourne, and includes drawings and photographs. One image is of the Federal Coffee House building in Melbourne. Ledger finishes his narrative with his marriage to Mary Florence Lawerence, finding work as an architect and the purchase of two properties `Hinemoa Cottage' and `Bella Vista'. Included as an appendix to the volume is a section entitled "Colonial jottings" where Ledger refers to particular incidents throughout his travels. There is an inscription at the front of the volume to his godson John Bonsor Ledger, and the first stanza is quoted from the poem "To my sister" by the poet Adam Lindsay Gordon who emigrated to Australia from England in 1852 [poem written 4 August 1853]. Publication - Some of the sketches in this manuscript are based on earlier sketches in Ledger's published work `Pen and ink sketches of Parihaka and neighbourhood with scenes of Maori life, Dunedin, Fergusson & Mitchell, [1882?], 12 leaves of plates ; 24 x 31 cm. Source of title - Transcribed from item James (Jas) Ledger spent nearly four years in New Zealand from 1878 to 1882. He worked in many capacities including surveyor's hand, engineer, farm labourer and volunteer soldier with the South Canterbury Contingent at Parihaka in 1881. In 1882 he travelled to Melbourne, Australia and settled down to colonial life. He married Mary Florence Lawerence and worked as an architect living in Abbotsford. Quantity: 1 volume(s) (102 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph (25.5 cm; half binding with green leather and marbled endpages) Memoir includes six black and white photographs; 35 sepia ink sketches.

Date: [ca 1843-1849]

By: Wainhouse, Robert, active 1843-1849

Reference: MS-2202

Description: Lists property held in Wellington, Nelson, New Plymouth and the Manawatu; survey maps of each property; list of tenants leasing land from Wainhouse Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 1 volume(s) (116 pages). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Ms (26cm, ½ brown roan, marbled boards) Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Purchase, Sotheby & Co, London, 1975 Copiusly illustrated with survey plans, often showing location of houses