Places

Date: 1908

From: W B Chennells :Collection of maps

By: Masterton Public Library; Rawson, Alfred Pearson, 1848-1911

Reference: MapColl-832.4595gbbd/[ca.1908]/Acc.36569

Description: Cadastral map of four numbered sections with acreages and measurements, of the property of F. Bland, near Te Ore Ore Road, Masterton. Sections 1 and 3 include sites of houses, each marked as having 4 rooms. A right of way runs through sections 1 and 4. Pencilled additions, probably added at a later date, include a note stating 'Rawson surveyed', the position of Letts subdivision and the site of the residence of Mr. Cameron. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and pencil on dressed linen, scale [1:792], 26.1 x 26.4 cm.

Date: 1900 - 1930

From: W B Chennells :Collection of maps

By: Masterton Public Library

Reference: MapColl-832.4595gbbd/[19--?]/Acc.36579

Description: Cadastral map of the area between Keaton, Bannister and Church Streets and Columba Road in Masterton. Includes numbered sections, values in pounds sterling and some owners' names. The majority of the sections are of 1 acre. Names include Dobson, Dixon, Jopson, C. E. Daniell, Miss M. S. Carey, D, Duck, Dwyer. Pencilled names include Nally and Hoag? [handwriting illegible]. Surname of Mrs. Jeune included in map title has been crossed out and replaced with Mrs. Jeans, at a later date. Likely to be Emma Jeans. Other Titles - Plan shewing subdivision of Mrs. Jeans' estate Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and pencil on dressed linen, scale [1:792], 47.7 x 16 cm.

Date: 1940 - 1943

By: Masterton Chamber of Commerce

Reference: Eph-A-LOCAL-Masterton-1940-01

Description: A pamphlet recommending that manufacturers consider extending their businesses into the Wairarapa. It gives brief statistics of the area: area, population, stock statistics, chief town, the promised tunnel, aerodrome, sunshine; a page listing the schools in the district and their rolls, a list of sporting facilities, industries operating and industries wanted. There were 2,000 pupils in Masterton schools as an oncoming labour force. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset on folded pamphlet, 195 x 152 mm.

Date: 1904

From: W B Chennells :Collection of maps

By: Seaton & Sladden (Firm); Masterton Public Library

Reference: MapColl-832.4595gbbd/1904/Acc.36608

Description: Cadastral map of five sections belonging to Fitzgerald, between Villa and Pine Streets, Masterton, with measurements in perches. Section 5 includes the site of a cottage and two sheds. All sections include pencilled numbers for which no key is provided. Cullens is handwritten on the reverse and appears not to be associated with this map Name of town added to title by cataloguer Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and pencil on dressed linen, scale [1:448], 40.3 x 42 cm.

Date: 1900 - 1930

From: W B Chennells :Collection of maps

By: Masterton Public Library

Reference: MapColl-832.4595gbbd/[19-?]/Acc.36547

Description: Cadastral map of subdivision number 21 includes the area on either side of Cornwall Street as far as Chapel Street. Includes numbered sections, some with acreages and some with the value of 85 pounds sterling. Includes the following names - W. Perry, Jackson, Eton, McGregor, Giddings, Nichol, Hyde. Parton, Braggins, Whitton, Murray. A school and fish ponds are marked. Title supplied by cataloguer. See also MapColl-832.4595gbbd/[19--?]/Ac.36561 Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink on dressed linen, scale [1:1 250], 35 x 48.4 cm.

Date: 5 March 1988

From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers

Reference: EP/1988/1061-F

Description: A police officer inspects the street outside a policeman's fire-damaged house, Masterton, New Zealand. Photographed by Evening Post staff photographer John Nicholson 5 March 1988. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s) strip with 3 images. Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate negative, 35mm

Date: 1908

From: W B Chennells :Collection of maps

By: Masterton Public Library; Rawson, Alfred Pearson, 1848-1911

Reference: MapColl-832.4595gbbd/[ca.1908]/Acc.36582

Description: Cadastral map of numerous numbered sections, Lots 2 and 4, with acreages and measurements, of the estate of C. A. Pownall, between South Road, Donald Street and High Street, Masterton. Some sections are marked as sold and include prices in pounds sterling. Sites of houses are marked, some residences include owners' names of Gordon, Pownall, Devonport, Duncan. The site of Wyatt's Store is marked at the junction of Kurupuni Lane and South Road. Includes Vivian Street and directions are given for Carterton and Masterton. The second map is a locality plan of the area from King Street to Vivian Street. The post office, school and fishponds are marked. Map has been trimmed on right hand edge cutting off part of the date underneath the signature of Alfred P. Rawson. Circa 2023 “Donald Street” is known as Harley Street. “Kurupuni” is known as Kuripuni. Quantity: 2 manuscript map(s) on one sheet. Physical Description: Ink, pencil and colourwash on dressed linen, scale [1:1 584], 43.2 x 70.7 cm. Processing information: Record updated 1 November 0223 with name information.

Date: 1906

From: W B Chennells :Collection of maps

By: Masterton Public Library

Reference: MapColl-832.4595gbbd/[ca.1906]/Acc.36600;36601

Description: Cadastral map of numerous numbered sections on either side of Cole Street and the Waipouhuku Stream adjacent to Renall Estate. Includes measurements and prices in pounds sterling which correspond with the attached list on Chennell's notepaper. The Makoura Creek is named. A line, prominently marked, appears to be a fenceline but is not referred to in either a key or notes. Sites of houses are marked in few sections. Names include Miss Cole, H. Cole, Pickering, Richards, Temple, Galway, F. Maunsell, Campbell, K. Chapman, Richards, Sutton, Townsend. Pencilled additions include a small number of sections of Renall Estate and several jottings of totals of prices List of section numbers and price in pounds sterling for Coles Estate, dated 20 Oct 1906, handwritten on the reverse of W. B. Chennell's headed paper. Statement of responsibility and date taken from the notepaper. The "Waipouhuku Stream" is probably the Waipokaka Strream. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and pencil on dressed linen, coloured, scale [1:792], 60.1 x 96 cm. Processing information: Record updated 1 November 2023 with information on name of the stream.

Date: 1908

From: W B Chennells :Collection of maps

By: Masterton Public Library; Rawson, Alfred Pearson, 1848-1911

Reference: MapColl-832.4595gbbd/1908/Acc.36596

Description: Cadastral map of ten numbered sections with values in pounds sterling, acreages and measurements, of the Pybus Estate, Kuripuni, Masterton. Sections 4, 6 and 7 include a site of a house, blacksmith's shop and shed. Includes Chapel, Crayne, Queen and High Streets, South Road and Waltons Avenue. Walton's Estate is adjacent to the Pybus Estate. A river runs through two sections and through a section marked 'Trust Land, Trust property'. Pencilled note under title, presumed added at a later date, reads 'Surveyed by A. P. Rawson, April 1908'. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink, pencil and colourwash on dressed linen, coloured, scale [1:396], 47.2 x 60.2 cm.

Date: 1900 - 1930

From: W B Chennells :Collection of maps

By: Masterton Public Library

Reference: MapColl-832.4595gbbd/[19-?]/Acc.36573

Description: Cadastral map of sections between Bennington and Pownall Streets, masterton. Includes sites of some houses, acreages and values in pounds sterling. Names include O'Leary, Siemonert?, Bonlertt? [Handwriting hard to decipher]. Title supplied by cataloguer. “Bennington Street” was a superseded name for what in 2023 is the western portion of Cornwall Street. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and pencil on dressed linen, scale not given, 14.9 x 21.3 cm. Processing information: Record updated 1 November 2023 with street name information.

Date: 1910

From: W B Chennells :Collection of maps

By: Masterton Public Library

Reference: MapColl-832.4595gbbd/[ca.1910]/Acc.36577

Description: Cadastral map of Sections 4, 5 and 29, subdivided into twenty-eight smaller numbered sections, with acreages and measurements, of the Cockburn estate. Sections 4 and 5 are either side of Millard Avenue, adjoining South Road. Section 29 is either side of Andrew Street adjoining Millard Avenue. Includes Cockburn Street. Adjacent sections are marked. Owners' names of Collins, Toucher, W. McKenzie, Moutrie and Harding are included. Directions are given for the Waingawa River and Masterton from South Road. Wire fences are marked as is a post and rail fence. Running water, drains and running streams are marked. A note states the marking of magnetic bearings. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink, pencil and colourwash on card, scale [1:2 376], 61.4 x 52.3 cm.

Date: 1900 - 1930

From: W B Chennells :Collection of maps

By: Masterton Public Library

Reference: MapColl-832.4595gbbd/[19--?]/Acc.36563

Description: A plan of J.E. Chamberlain's farm, adjacent to Upper Plains Road, shows four numbered sections with fencelines, trees, details of growing crops, sites of a homestead, houses, a stable and a water race which runs through all sections. Sections one and two are listed as sold and three and four include acreages. Other adjacent property belongs to Cripps and McFarwalts, [handwriting difficult to decipher], while property across the Upper Plains Road includes the names of J.E. Chamberlain, Mr. Cohalton, Mr. McLeod. Chamberlain Street is marked. A locality plan of Chamberlain's Estate, Upper Plains is mounted in top left corner. This gives the proximity of the Chamberlain's estate to Masterton. A nearby village is included and streets are named. The site of the railway station and railway line are marked. Four cuttings from the sale notice of Chamberlain's estate are mounted along the top of this map. Notices refer to the water supply, a description of the land, conditions of sale relating to the terms of interest as well as the locality plan. Title partly supplied by cataloguer. Part - title on the reverse of the map has been qualified with the name of the town of Masterton Map appears to have been mounted on part of the original sales notice and this title can be read from the verso Scale of main map is [1: 1 584]. Scale of the inset map is [1:31 680] Quantity: 2 manuscript map(s) including one inset locality map. Physical Description: Ink and coloured pencil on card, scales vary, 70.6 x 42 cm.

Date: 1900 - 1930

From: W B Chennells :Collection of maps

By: Masterton Public Library

Reference: MapColl-832.4595gbbd/[19--?]/Acc.36587

Description: Cadastral and surveying map of the subdivision of sections 55, 56 and 57 in the area between Villa, Pine, Perry and Timothy Streets and Lincoln Road in Masterton. Includes numbered sections. Includes details of an old fence (30 years). In 2023 “Pine Street” is known as Perry Street, and “Timothy Street” is part of Coradine Street in Masterton. Title supplied by cataloguer. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink on dressed linen, coloured, scale not given, 40.4 x 26.2 cm. Processing information: Record updated with information about modern street names on 1 November 2023.

Date: 1903

From: W B Chennells :Collection of maps

By: Rawson, Alfred Pearson, 1848-1911; Masterton Public Library

Reference: MapColl-832.4595gbbd/1903/Acc.36613

Description: Cadastral map of sections 22 and 23 in the area from Cornwall Street, Chapel Street to Renall Street, part of the property of Frank Renall. Includes numbered sections, some having the reference D.D.R. No. 213, and some with acreages. Names include Mackersey and O'Connell. Fish ponds, a tennis court, water race, a swamp, a low terrace and shelter trees are marked. Other Titles - Plan of part of sections 22 and 23, part Renalls Estate, Masterton Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink on dressed linen, coloured, scale [1:1 584], 53.5 x 51.8 cm.

Date: 1904

From: W B Chennells :Collection of maps

By: Lowes and Iorns Ltd; Ferguson, Alexander, active 1902; King & Company; Masterton Public Library

Reference: MapColl-832.4595gbbd/1904/Acc.36609

Description: A base map advertising an auction of the Oaks Estate has names of purchasers and values in pounds sterling annotated in some of the sections. These are adjacent to Oak, Colville, Paul, Carrerthen [sic - Carverthem], Grierson and Edith Streets to the Upper Plains Road. Chamberlain Street is also marked. Names include Cork, M. McGovern, Scrimigeour, J. Griffin. Mounted on the top right of the map is sheet of headed paper from W. B. Chennells, auctioneers, with a list of sections and values in pounds sterling. The second map is an inset locality plan of the area from Kuripuni Station to Masterton railway station and township. Includes the railway line, Railway Road, Renall, Perry and Hall Streets, Waipoua River. Post pillar boxes, store, telephone and a village are marked and these facilities are referred to in a description of the area. This map has been trimmed along the top edge, removing part of the title Base map: Plan of the Oaks Estate to be sold by public auction at Messrs. Lowes and Iorns auction rooms, Queen Street, Masterton, on Saturday, 10th September 1904 at 2 p.m. Scale of main map [1:1 584]. Scale of inset map [1:31 680]. Circa 2023 "Hall Street" is known as Lincoln Road. Quantity: 2 map(s). Physical Description: Pencil on lithograph, scales vary, 67.6 x 51.7 cm. Processing information: Record updated 1 November 2023 with name information.

Date: 1906

From: W B Chennells :Collection of maps

By: Masterton Public Library

Reference: MapColl-832.45gbbd/1906/Acc.36663

Description: Cadastral map of Tauweru, Masterton, adjacent to the Tauweru River spelt Taweru on the map. Note on map states 'W. Riddle owner Taweru, 14 June '06'. Sections are numbered, the majority of which are outlined in red, presumed to be the property of W. Riddle. Includes a church reserve. Abbortsford, Bannister, Duncan, Williams and Halswell Streets are named. Extended Title - Wellington: J.H. Bethune & Co., 1883? Title supplied by cataloguer from pencilled note on the reverse, presumed added by a curator Signature of W. Riddle on bottom right corner 184h. is pencilled on reverse Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper, coloured, scale not given, 33.6 x 20.2 cm.

Date: 1964

From: Cameron, Len, 1919-2000 :Photographs

Reference: PA12-6134

Description: Trip to Christchurch includes view of Pelorus Sound, Wellington Harbour, Christchurch Botanic Garden, Cathedral Square, Canterbury Court Motel, and Avon River. Norris homestead, Rangiora. A music box. Friend's house in Timaru. St James Anglican Church Lower Hutt. Queen Elizabeth Park, Masterton. Waikanae River. Palmerston North Railway Station. Paraparamu Airport. Camping at Raumati. Quantity: 24 colour original transparency/ies. Physical Description: Dye coupler transparencies, 35mm in cardboard frames

Date: 1906 - 1908

From: W B Chennells :Collection of maps

By: Masterton Public Library; W B Chennells & Company

Reference: MapColl-832.4595gbbd/[ca.1906-8]/Acc.36581

Description: Cadastral map of nine numbered sections, property of W. G. Beard, between the Waipokuku Stream and Pownall and Cole Streets, Masterton. Each section includes measurements and values in pounds sterling, with the exception of section 5 which is marked sold. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and colourwash on dressed linen, coloured, scale not given, 27.6 x 34.5 cm.

Date: 1970 - 1979

Reference: MapColl-832.4595fbo/[197-?]/Acc.29591

Description: A copy of a base map of Masterton Borough has prominently marked existing and proposed borough and county boundaries. Measurements are included in hectares which extend the town to the Waingawa and Ruamahanga Rivers, include Manaia Road and enlarge some sections. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Ink on photocopy, coloured, scale indeterminable, 40.3 x 55.5 cm.

Date: 1900 - 1930

From: W B Chennells :Collection of maps

By: Masterton Public Library

Reference: MapColl-832.4595gbbd/[19--?]/Acc.36585

Description: Cadastral map of the area between Dixon Street and Worksop Road in Masterton. Subdivisions numbered 19 and 37 to 43 are marked. Includes numbered sections with acreages within fenced boundaries. Pencilled additions include sections marked as sold and the following names - O'Leary, Scrimgeour, Robertson, M. McIntosh, A. King, Truscott, Chapman, Tooby, Douglas McIntosh, Malcolm McIntosh, N. Belpham, Capper, Macara. A house and yard, Smith and Ross Streets, a proposed road and a bowling green are marked. Other Titles - Plan Bunny's Estate, part original sections 4 & 5 Masterton small farm settlement, subdivisions 1, 19, 39, 40, 41 & 42, Block 1 Otahoua Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and pencil on dressed linen, scale [1:1 584], 51.6 x 31.2 cm.