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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
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)
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)
Ryan, Gwendoline Elsie, 1916- : A Parsonage life, the story of Henry and Beatrice Ryan
Date: [ca 1843]-2007
By: Ryan, Gwendoline Elsie, 1916-2012
Reference: MS-Papers-8822
Description: Account of the life of Henry Ryan, a Methodist minister, his wife, Beatrice, their descendants and the Sturton family, as recalled by Gwendoline Ryan, the daughter of Henry. Detailed account of their upbringing in England, their arrival in New Zealand in 1914, and life in the family of a Methodist minister in parishes at Tauranga, Hokitika, Tua Marina, Springston, Papanui, Remuera, Dunedin, Riccarton, Rangiora and Cambridge. Includes genealogical charts. Source of title - Transcribed from item Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donation, Ms Gwen Ryan, 2007
Richard Marmaduke Spencer-Bower - Claxby, Rangiora
Date: 2005
From: New Zealand Century Farm and Station Program :New Zealand Century Farm and Station Award applications
Reference: MS-Papers-8640-03
Description: Papers include: Drawing of The Homestead, Claxby, 1991 (on postcard); pages copied from `Ninety years - Some memoirs' by Marmaduke Spencer-Bower, ca 1999 which cover the history of Claxby. Claxby has been farmed by the Dixon family since 1852 when Marmaduke Dixon took up 6,480 acres between the Waimakariri and Eyre Rivers. In 2005 the property was owned and farmed by Richard Marmaduke Spencer-Bower and his wife Margaret. Richard is the great grandson of Marmaduke Dixon and son of Marmaduke Spencer-Bower. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Ross George Hayes - Newhall (Halkett, Canterbury)
Date: 2007
From: New Zealand Century Farm and Station Program :New Zealand Century Farm and Station Award applications
Reference: MS-Papers-9137-02
Description: The papers consist of: Application form submitted by Ross George Hayes; history of the Hayes family's ownership; land documents to support the application; newspaper cutting re 1892 sale of the land; photograph of Benjamin, his son George & grandson George Braddon Hayes, 1927. Original owner was Benjamin Hayes who acquired 1000 acres at Halkett, 20 km from Christchurch in 1893 from Charles Deal. In 2004 his great grandson Ross George Hayes became the sole owners having been a part owner since 1971. 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 (photocopies) Transfers: A digital version of some or all of these papers is available at MSDL-0420.
Alastair Edward Inman - Robbshut (Cattle Valley)
Date: 2006
From: New Zealand Century Farm and Station Program :New Zealand Century Farm and Station Award applications
Reference: MS-Papers-8640-74
Description: The papers consist of: Application form submitted by Alastair Inman; photographs of trhe family and farm; certificates of title dating back to 1886 Original owner was Edward William Inman who purchased the 282 hectare farm in Cattle Valley, 17 kilometres from Fairlie in 1905. In 2006 the farm was owned by his grandson Alastair Inman 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, photographs
Graham John Kirke - Craigmore Downs (Kennington, South Canterbury)
Date: 2008
From: New Zealand Century Farm and Station Program :New Zealand Century Farm and Station Award applications
Reference: MS-Papers-9389-06
Description: The papers consist of: Application form submitted by A W Glassford; copy of `The Gordon Glassfords, 1864-2003' compiled by Gordon Glassford Leask and revised for March 2003 reunion with additional information by Wallace Duncan Leask; `Lines from Central :The Waldrons of Blacks, central Otago and their descendants' by Robyn Newman [Auckland, 2003]; Memories... by Wallace D Leask, ca 2007; land documents (photocopied or scanned). See MS-Papers-9389-31 for published summary & photographs. Original family member to own the land was Charles Henry Verity who purchased 3000 acres in 1908 at Cannington (13 km from Cave) in Waimate Survey District. In 2008 Craigmore Downs was owned by his great grandson Graham John Kirke and his wife Kay. 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: Mss, typescript, photographs, maps (some photocopies) Large quantity of loose photographs included
Saunders, Frank :[Map of Waihoa (sic) River North Branch] [ms map].
Date: 1876 - 2000
By: Saunders, Frank Lewis, 1902-2002
Reference: MapColl-834.48a/1876-2000/Acc.32346
Description: Shows: The Black stump (Pou o tu Mokai); Claridge House; Weirs house; G Meredith, Dohrmans Road; Suspension foot bridge; Sir Charles Creek (named after a race horse drowned in creek, owned by Mr Studholme); Mayers Rd; Waimate creek; Maori hut occupied by man now known as Kinita Karate Hir; Char Creek; Yorkeys creek (named after a man employed to clean it); Poingdestres Road. Accompanied by two records: (i) Note on North Branch of Waihoa River (MapColl--1834.48a/1876-2000/Acc.32345A) and (ii) Biography of Frank Sanders (Map-Coll--q834.48a/1876-2000/Acc.32345C) Other Titles - [Map of Waihao River North Branch] Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - A request by Arthur Rollinson to supply him with a plan of this part of the Waihao, eventually turned into a map showing objects of interest past and present. Signed Frank Sanders 26.8.2000. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s) in two parts + booklet by Frank Saunders giving history of area. Physical Description: Ink drawings. No Scale given. 30 x 42 cm
Brian John Martin - Wrens Nest (East Eyreton)
Date: 2008
From: New Zealand Century Farm and Station Program :New Zealand Century Farm and Station Award applications
Reference: MS-Papers-9389-24
Description: The papers consist of: Application form submitted by Brian Martin; extracts from the shipboard diary Henry Martin kept on board the `Clontarf'; essay entitled `The Martins 1859-2008' giving the history of the farm and family; land documents and cadastral maps; photographs of family and farm; family tree; extracts from various publications; poems; extracts from 1916 farm diary kept by Victor Martin (d 1918). See MS-Papers-9389-31 for published summary & photographs. Original owner was Henry Martin from Staffordshire who arrived in New Zealand on the `Clontarf' in 1858 with his wife Sarah and daughter Ellen. In 1860 with Sarah's inheritance they bought Wrens Nest, East Eyreton, 6 miles from Kaiapoi. Henry died in 1898 and his wife and daughter continued to farm at Wrens nest until 1901 when they were tragically murdered by Alastair McLean, a tramp Mrs Martin had hired to help with the farm work after Henry's death. Her son George took possession of the farm. In 2008 the farm was owned by Henry's great great grandson Brian Martin. 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: Mss, typescript, printed matter, photographs (some photocopies)
Youngman family :Papers
Date: 1840-1862, 2008
By: Youngman family
Reference: MS-Papers-9269
Description: Writing from Kaiapoi, James and Mary Youngman describe their voyage to Lyttelton on the `Zealandia' in 1858, their first impressions of Canterbury, Maori and their life in general since their arrival in Canterbury. Also photographs of fly-leaf of the Youngman family Bible (taken 2008) showing Youngman family entries dated 1840 to 1862. Note by donor Pat Youngman relating to a cousin Muriel Younger ; note relating to provenance of original shipboard letter/diary Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, printed matter (copies, some encapsulated)
Brian Martin - Wrens Nest, Eyreton, Kaiapoi
Date: 2010
From: New Zealand Century Farm and Station Program :New Zealand Century Farm and Station Award applications
Reference: MS-Papers-11226-19
Description: Folder contains application form, copy of an application for land (1860), handwritten essay - `The Martins of Eyreton', accompanying letter and copies of photographs of the farm. Original owners were Henry and Sarah Martin, from 1860. Current owner is Brian Martin, great great grandson of the original owners and his wife Carol. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, printed material (including photocopies) Transfers: To Photographic Archive - Colour photographs of the farm - - See also MS-Papers-9389-24 for an earlier application made by the Martin family..
Clive Webster Dennis - Glenroy, Darfield
Date: 2010
From: New Zealand Century Farm and Station Program :New Zealand Century Farm and Station Award applications
Reference: MS-Papers-11226-08
Description: Folder contains application form, an essay by the current owner - `The history of Eversfield - a 50 acre property situated on the north side of the Downs Road Glenroy, Canterbury', `Essay written by Auntie Ruby Bruce in her younger years', copy of the diary of a voyage from London to Lyttelton, made by Charles and Samuel Dennis in 1868 on the `Light Brigade', copies of papers relating to ownership of the farm, and a list of photographs which accompany the application. Original owner was Samuel Dennis (from 1879). Current owner is Clive Webster Dennis, a grandson of Samuel Dennis. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescripts, printed material (with mss annotations) Transfers: To Photographic Archive - Black and white and coloured photographs of family and farm.
Dean William Taylor - Ahitana (Ashton, Ashburton District)
Date: 2006
From: New Zealand Century Farm and Station Program :New Zealand Century Farm and Station Award applications
Reference: MS-Papers-8640-81
Description: The papers consist of: Application form submitted by Dean William Taylor; history of the Taylor family; family tree compiled by Doreen Taylor, and updated by Graham Taylor 2001; `Bill's journey (Eric William Taylor, 1935- )'; programme for church service held during the Taylor family reuniom, Apr 2001 at Flemington Church; maps of the Ashburton area (1926 & 1990) showing land ownership; photographs. Original owner was Thomas Cunningham Taylor who purchased 200 acres in 1873 near Ashburton. In 2007 the property originally named Ford Creek Farm, Ashton was renamed `Ahitana', the Maori named for Ashton. In 2007 the farm was owned by Thomas' great-great-grandson Dean Taylor. 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 (photocopies)
Norman Garfield Hayes - Normanvale (Hakataramea Valley, South Canterbury)
Date: 2007
From: New Zealand Century Farm and Station Program :New Zealand Century Farm and Station Award applications
Reference: MS-Papers-9137-01
Description: The papers consist of: Application form submitted by Garfield Hayes; history of the Hayes family; maps of the property (cadastral, topographical and aerial); history of land ownership; photographs of family, farm and homestead; historical documents; copy of `From the toss of a coin: The story of Alpheus Hayes & Normanvale, South Canterbury' by M Anna Hayes, 1978 (includes Hayes family tree 1775-1977). Original owner was Alpheus Hayes who acquired 3000 acres in the Hakataramea Valley, 12 km from Kurow in 1878. In 2007 the property was owned by his great-grandson Garfield Hayes and wife Helen, who farm it along with their son Andrew Hayes and fiancee Elizabeth Glass. 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) Transfers: A digital version of some or all of these papers is available at MSDL-0404.
Eric James Worner - Worner farm (Geraldine, South Canterbury)
Date: 2007
From: New Zealand Century Farm and Station Program :New Zealand Century Farm and Station Award applications
Reference: MS-Papers-9137-23
Description: The papers consist of: Application form submitted by Eric Worner; history of the farm and Worner butchery in Geraldine; photographs of family Original owner was George Worner who purchased 132 acres bordering the Orari River in 1905 (originally part of the Rakapuka estate). A further 100 acres were added in two lots in 1909 and 1911. On his death in 1949 the property passed to his daughters Helen & Dorothy. Shortly afterwards it was purchased from them by George's third son Eric. 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, photographs (some photocopies) Transfers: Digital versions of some or all of these papers are available at MSDL-0424.
Christchurch Girls' High School: [Ephemera. 1890-2000s]
Date: 1890 - 2010
From: [Ephemera concerning individual schools, with names beginning with C. 1870-2009]
Reference: Eph-A-SCHOOLS-CGHS
Description: Includes: Canterbury College Girls' High School. Prize list and prospectus 1898-99 Canterbury College Girls' High School Christchurch. September 13th 1877-1927. Souvenir poem "Fifty years", by Arnold Wall (2 copies) Centenary. Opening ceremony Christchurch Town Hall 10 September 1977. Programme, application for tickets (flyer), thanksgiving service programme, reminiscences & historical pageant, a collection of tickets issued to Mrs S Lovell-Smith, and related newsletters 1976-1977 Christchurch Girls' High School 125th celebration. Assembly. Sunday 15 September 2002. Programme Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Pamphlets and fliers, sizes varying up to 240 mm.
Ross George Hayes - Newhall (Halkett, Canterbury)
Date: 2007
From: New Zealand Century Farm and Station Program :New Zealand Century Farm and Station Award applications
Reference: MSDL-0420
Description: The papers consist of: Application form submitted by Ross George Hayes; history of the Hayes family's ownership; land documents to support the application; newspaper cutting re 1892 sale of the land; photograph of Benjamin, his son George & grandson George Braddon Hayes, 1927. Original owner was Benjamin Hayes who acquired 1000 acres at Halkett, 20 km from Christchurch in 1893 from Charles Deal. In 2004 his great grandson Ross George Hayes became the sole owners having been a part owner since 1971. 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: 14 Electronic document(s).
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: MSDL-0396
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: 18 Electronic document(s).
Eric James Worner - Worner farm (Geraldine, South Canterbury)
Date: 2007
From: New Zealand Century Farm and Station Program :New Zealand Century Farm and Station Award applications
Reference: MSDL-0424
Description: The papers consist of: Application form submitted by Eric Worner; history of the farm and Worner butchery in Geraldine; photographs of family Original owner was George Worner who purchased 132 acres bordering the Orari River in 1905 (originally part of the Rakapuka estate). A further 100 acres were added in two lots in 1909 and 1911. On his death in 1949 the property passed to his daughters Helen & Dorothy. Shortly afterwards it was purchased from them by George's third son Eric. 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: 5 Electronic document(s). Transfers: A paper version of some or all of these files is available at MS-Papers-9137-23.