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Roger James Cotton - Cotton farm (Waipori)
Date: 2005
From: New Zealand Century Farm and Station Program :New Zealand Century Farm and Station Award applications
Reference: MS-Papers-8640-16
Description: The papers consist of: Application form submitted by Roger James Cotton; land documents; history of family and property (including `Cotton family' from printed publication (p524)); photographs The original owner of the land in Waipori District (formerly Tuapeka County) was Thomas Dickson who was granted 15 acres by the Crown in 1872. He died in 1873 and the land passed to his widow Margaret (nee Atkinson) who remarried Robert Cotton in 1875. The land was transferred to Robert Cotton in 1891. At the time of the New Zealand Century Farm and Station award in 2005 the farm was owned jointly by brothers Roger James and Stuart William Cotton (great-grandsons of Robert Cotton). Accompanying material - Email from Roger Cotton to Alexander Turnbull Library, 2006, clarifying details recorded on the award application Quantity: 1 folder(s) 30 pages. Physical Description: Mss, typescript, printed matter, photographs (some photocopies) 16 photographs - Portrait of Robert Cotton; family graves at Waipori Cemetery; O.P.Q. Canton stamping battery waterwheel at Waipori; plaque to honour the settlement of Waipori and the goldfields (1862-1924); views of the Cotton property (located 11 km from Lawrence)
Walter Ennis Dalziel - Braewick (Tuapeka West)
Date: 2005
From: New Zealand Century Farm and Station Program :New Zealand Century Farm and Station Award applications
Reference: MS-Papers-8640-20
Description: The papers consist of: Application form submitted by Walter Dalziel; brief history of the farm and family; marriage certificate for Christopher Dalziel and Mary Anne Wighton, 1866; photographs (see below). The original owner of the land at Tuapeka West (later known as Braewick farm) was Christopher Dalziel who bought 100 acres in 1874. In the 1890s a further 630 acres were acquired. In 2005 the property was owned by Walter Dalziel, with his son Hamish being actively involved in the farm. Awarded the New Zealand Century Farm and Station award to mark over 100 years of continuous ownership by one family. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescript, photographs Includes 27 photographs - Tuapeka West school pupils (1880s) & group at school picnic (1910); aerial view of farm (1980s); homesteads (1908 & 1974); family members; wedding photos (several generations); Charles & Mary Anne with 10 of their 14 children (1880s); etc.
Mark and Barbara Mulholland - Churchlea and Ladybank, Darfield
Date: 2010
From: New Zealand Century Farm and Station Program :New Zealand Century Farm and Station Award applications
Reference: MS-Papers-11226-20
Description: Folder contains application form, copies of legal papers relating to land ownership, notes on members of the Mulholland family and the history of their farms, and copies of photographs. Original owner was Daniel Mulholland, from 1886. Current owners are Mark (great grandson of Daniel) and Barbara Mulholland. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed material, with some mss annotations
H T Whatahoro Jury - Whakapapa and note book about Ngati Porou
Date: 1869-1888
From: Maori Purposes Fund Board : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-0189-B015
Description: Contains Ngati Porou whakapapa, a narrative about the naming of Aotearoa by Kupe, a narrative about the history of Ngati Porou from the time of Porou Mataa, and a list of Ngati Porou pa, mahinga kai, urupa and details of land rentals to Pakeha Other - 3 loose leaf pages are folded and inserted in the beginning of the book containing whakapapa Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: ½ brown calf, black boards, 33 cm., vol numbered 5
Neil James Roy - Roy farm (Moonlight)
Date: 2006
From: New Zealand Century Farm and Station Program :New Zealand Century Farm and Station Award applications
Reference: MS-Papers-8640-64
Description: The papers consist of: Application form submitted by Neil James Roy; history of farm ownership and family; photographs of the farm and family; certificates of title and maps Original owner of the farm at Moonlight was John Roy who purchased 201 acres in 1883. In 2007 the property was owned by his great-grandsons, Neil James Roy and Bruce Robert Roy. In 2006 the property was awarded the New Zealand Century Farm and Station award to mark over 100 years of continuous ownership by one family. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts, photographs, maps (some photocopies)
Murray Tapper - Tapper farm (Okauia, Matamata-Piako District)
Date: 2008
From: New Zealand Century Farm and Station Program :New Zealand Century Farm and Station Award applications
Reference: MS-Papers-9389-30
Description: The papers consist of: Application form submitted by Robyn Vicki Lawrence on behalf of her brother Murray Tapper; History of the Tappers of Okauia compiled by Vicki Lawrence, 2009; Early history of Okauia, compiled by Mrs H Baxindine Snr, Mrs Annie Marsh, George Harrison, jack jones, Arthur Garland, Mar 1982 Original owner was Caleb Robinson Tapper who leased the land in 1908. It was acquired by Jack Victor Tapper in 1919. In 2008 it was owned by his grandson Murray Wayne Tapper and wife Gillian. In June 2008 the Tapper farm was sold to Murray & Nikki Hawkings ending over 100 years of continuous ownership by one family. In April 2008 the property was awarded the New Zealand Century Farm and Station award to mark over 100 years of continuous ownership by one family. Quantity: 1 box(es) Hollinger (2 items). Physical Description: Mss, typescript, printed matter, photographs (some photocopies)
Various letters and papers
Date: [ca 1870-1885]
From: Phillips, Coleman, 1846-1925 : Papers
Reference: 79-027-05
Description: Papers re election matters with electoral roll for Otaraia riding (1882-1883) and draft memo re Bunny and Buchanan; draft letters to the editor and notes re the Californian mail service; accounts; note re Maori land between Ohinemutu and Thames owned by H C Young; notes re drama; Onehunga land; list of Phillips' land ownership and contracts; notes on election speeches; Martin's land purchase; Bolingbroke; National Mortgage Agency accounts; correspondence with `Daily southern cross'; saleyard circular; drawing of mantelpiece and other papers Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Preliminary listing in Back file.
Kenneth Clive Moseby - Kanadale (Mataura)
Date: 2006
From: New Zealand Century Farm and Station Program :New Zealand Century Farm and Station Award applications
Reference: MSI-Papers-8640
Description: Six photographs of the farm taken in Jan 1960; Tuturau District map showing crown grants (including Alexander Cockburn), 1864; cadastral map of area south of Gore, showing land owned by Moseby family on Boundary Road (highlighted). Other - Material which accompanies MS-Papers-8640-56 Original owner of the farm at 135 Boundary Road, Mataura (Tuturau District) was Alexander Cockburn from Scotland who purchased 240 acres in 1874. In 2007 the property was owned by his great-grandson Ken Moseby and his wife Sue. In 2006 the property was awarded the New Zealand Century Farm and Station award to mark over 100 years of continuous ownership by one family. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed matter and photographs (photocopies)
Correspondence - Maori land claims
Date: 1859
From: White, John, 1826-1891 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-0075-002
Description: Contents include corrspondence, mostly from the Native Land Purchase Dept Auckland, relating to Maori land claims and purchases from Auckland to Northland.
McLean, Donald (Sir) 1820-1877 : Miscellaneous papers
Date: 1858-1880
Reference: MS-Papers-3961
Description: Mainly inwards letters to and copies of outwards letters from Donald McLean re personal and family matters, Maori land purchases (Ngatarawa Blocks 4 & 5) and financial concerns, and his own purchase of Akitio Station 1874-1885; account for legal fees made out to R D D McLean of Napier, 1880; list of stores for Akitio Station for 1869; draft of a letter to Judge Johnston from an unknown writer, dated 11 May 1859; and a plan on linseed paper of surveyed blocks in the East Coast area. Language - (and English) Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 folder(s) (30 items). Physical Description: Holographs and mss Provenance: Found in Manuscripts Section
Robert Gillow Elliott - Elliott farm (Mangatahi)
Date: 2007
From: New Zealand Century Farm and Station Program :New Zealand Century Farm and Station Award applications
Reference: MS-Papers-9137-11
Description: The papers consist of: Application form and land documents to support the application submitted by Robert Gillow Elliott; history of the family's ownership; Plan of Mangatahi; `The Mangatahi Settlement, particulars, terms and conditions', 1907 (photocopy of printed material). Original owner was Robert William Andrew Elliott who acquired 568 acres of the Mangatahi Block by ballot in 1907. On his death in 1933 the farm was run as an estate by his wife Ruby. After her death it was farmed in partnership by their children Joyce and Robert. After three years Robert leased his sister's share, until 2003 when he bought her out. In 2007 it was being run by Robert's son David. In 2007 the property was awarded the New Zealand Century Farm and Station award to mark over 100 years of continuous ownership by one family. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, printed matter, photographs, maps (some photocopies) Transfers: Digital versions of some or all of these papers are available at MSDL-0402.
Papers relating to case of Philip George Smith
Date: [1903-1907]
From: Field, William Hughes, 1861-1944 : Papers
Reference: 73-128-140
Description: Papers relating to case of Philip George Smith and his land at Raetihi Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Adams family (Coatbridge Ltd) - Langley Dale, Coatbridge (Marlborough District)
Date: 2008
From: New Zealand Century Farm and Station Program :New Zealand Century Farm and Station Award applications
Reference: fMS-Papers-9389
Description: The papers consist of: Application form submitted by members of Coatbridge Ltd; photograph of members of the family; copy of article about the Adams family from `New Zealand Free Lance', 26 Mar 1952; copy of article about Langley Dale from `The Saturday Express', 19 Dec 1987; cadastral map of Onamalutu Survey District which `Coatbridge' highlighted in red. See MS-Papers-9389-31 for published summary & photographs Original owner was William Adams who acquired the 15,000 acre run in 1853 which he named Langley Dale after his wife Martha Langley. In 2008 the property was owned by his great-great grandson Geoff Adams and wife, and great-great-great grandsons, Scott and Whitley Adams (under the name Coatbridge Ltd). In 2008 the property was awarded the New Zealand Century Farm and Station award to mark over 100 years of continuous ownership by one family. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript, printed matter, photographs
A T Ngata - Maori land blocks
Date: 1891
From: Maori Purposes Fund Board : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-0189-107
Description: Contains lists of names which belong to particular land blocks of the East Coast region; there is also a verbatim account of the proceedings of the Maori Land Court in hearing cases about various blocks of Ngati Porou land - this includes information about the historical occupation and use of the land, related whakapapa and contemporary ownership and use Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss
H T Whatahoro Jury - Minute book
Date: 1888
From: Maori Purposes Fund Board : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-0189-134
Description: Contains Wairarapa whakapapa and notes about conflicts involving various Wairarapa hapu; also contains evidence from the Maori Land Court with regard to land in south Wairarapa, with information about the historical occupation and use of the land, related whakapapa, pa and kainga and contemporary owners Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss
John Charles Levett Williams - Charlcombe (Lyalldale)
Date: 2006
From: New Zealand Century Farm and Station Program :New Zealand Century Farm and Station Award applications
Reference: MS-Papers-8640-58
Description: The papers consist of: Application form submitted by John Williams; history of the Williams family of `Charlcombe', Lyalldale, South Canterbury; photographs of the farm and family; certificates of title and maps. Original owner of the farm was Arthur Cuthbert Williams who purchased 584 acres in 1901. In 2007 the property was owned by his great-grandson, J C L Williams. In 2006 the property was awarded the New Zealand Century Farm and Station award to mark over 100 years of continuous ownership by one family. See also addendum dated 2011-2014, MS-Papers-12040. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts, photographs (some photocopies)
Maitland documents
Date: 1878-1883
From: John Martin, Solicitors of Edinburgh : New Zealand letters
Reference: MS-Papers-6509-08
Description: Letters and papers re estate of W G Maitland and the release of the Crescent property. Includes correspondence from the law firm of Kenyon and Hosking, and letter from J P Maitland (Crown Lands Department) re his father's estate. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Maungatautari native land case 1884 (vol 2)
Date: 1884
From: Auckland Public Library : Copies of selected volumes from their New Zealand Mss Collection
Reference: MSY-1864
Description: Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Ms (photocopies)
Poneke N. L. Court, Apereira 4th to 11th 1881
Date: 1881-1888
From: Ngata, Apirana Turupa (Sir), 1874-1950 : Further papers
Reference: MSY-5703
Description: Contains whakapapa and and information relating to lands in the Wellington region Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Holograph
Russell Kenneth Brodie - Island Home (Rangitata Island, South Canterbury)
Date: 2007
From: New Zealand Century Farm and Station Program :New Zealand Century Farm and Station Award applications
Reference: MS-Papers-9137-14
Description: The papers consist of: Application form submitted by Russell Brodie; history of the farm and Brodie family; maps of the property (cadastral); history of land ownership; photographs of family and farm; historical newspaper cuttings about Rangitata Island and Ross Brodie (aviator); brochure about Rangitata Aerodrome and East Canterbury Aviation etc. Original owner was John Ross Brodie who took up land on Rangitata Island in 1891. From 1921 their only child Ross farmed the property until his death in 1953. His son Struan farmed the property until 1990 when it passed to his son Russell. In 2007 the property was awarded the New Zealand Century Farm and Station award to mark over 100 years of continuous ownership by one family. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts, printed matter, photographs, maps (some photocopies)