Places

Date: 1886 - 1899

By: Matheson, William Brooklyn, 1861-1939; Matheson, Annie Elizabeth, -1941; Matheson, Elizabeth, 1890-1978

Reference: MapColl-832.45ed/[1886-99]/Acc.5056

Description: Drawn on a base map, the annotations show information related to the dairies of William B Matheson, and his farm Tiratahi. The map annotations show Tiratahi Estate, (marked red) as one mile from Rongomai and six miles from Eketahuna. It details various extentions to the farm and lists neighbouring farmers. Shows the usual route of Tiratahi to Woodbank and from Flag Creek or Tinui from Tiratahi, and trip details over newly formed roads. The annotations refer to information dated between 1886 and 1919. Annotations link to a handwritten reference key listing Matheson's neighbours along the Mangaone River, including Harding, Croft, W Locoa (later Waldin), C Evans, Sykes, Martin, Nichol, Cooper, Walsh (later H Cooper), Bourkes, Attewell, Slattery, Chulow, Davie, Drew, Stonewigg, J Lowes, Stewart Bridge (later Godfrey, Suisted). Also includes biro annotation regarding three properties farmed by descendants of William Speedy (Pipibank, Woodbank and Burnview). Base map: N.Z.M.S. 10, Sheet 16 & 17 (Wellington : Lands & Survey Department, 1956). Maps are stamped: 'Free issue for official use only'. Title given by cataloguer. Catalogue card title: [Information compiled by Mrs E Matheson on NZMS 10 16-17 Lands & Survey maps related to the dairies (1866-99) of William B Matheson, North Wairarapa, in the Turnbull Library Manuscript Collection]. Quantity: 1 map(s) on two joined sheets. Physical Description: Ink on paper, linen backed, 56.5 x 114 cm. Transfers: Belonged with the dairies (1886-1899) of William B Matheson, that were donated by Miss E Matheson. For Matheson's diaries, see Turnbull's Manuscripts MS/1886-1899 MP..