Places

Date: 1846 - 1847

From: [Medley, Mary Catherine] 1835-1922 :[Sketchbook]

Reference: E-346-1-070

Description: View looking east along the Whanganui River from the opposite bank, with Putiki in the foreground, military tents on the town side, churches including Christ Church, houses, Rutland Stockade not yet complete and a fenced area around what was later York Stockade on the left. Jetties can also be seen. Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil on sketchbook page, 129 x 178 mm

Date: nd

From: McDonnell, Alexander Francis, 1866-1938 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0151-15B

Description: Contains letters from Maori with regard to land tenure (offers to sell land, and attempts to repudiate sales by others); the letters also contain requests for various items; Includes two sheets in Samoan Quantity: 1 folder(s) (26 leaves). Physical Description: Mss

Date: 1892 - 1893

From: Medley, Mary Catherine, 1835-1922 :Sketchbook no. 11. 1892-1893.

Reference: E-373-013

Description: Looking along the Whanganui River on its south bank towards a bridge and houses on both sides of the river. A paddle-steamer is in the river and two people are walking along the road at the base of a cliff to the left. The area in the left background is likely to be Putiki, where the artist grew up Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil in sketchbook 130 x 180 mm. Finding Aids: Shelflist/inventory available - copy with sketchbook..

Date: 1890 - 1900

From: [Medley, Mary Catherine] 1835-1922 :Sketch book

Reference: E-346-2-035

Description: View looking east along the Whanganui River from the opposite bank, with Putiki in the foreground, and a telegraph pole, several houses and gardens on the opposite bank and, in the background, Mt Ruapehu with dark ash rising from its summit and from several other points Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on sketchbook page, 129 x 178 mm

Date: [190-?]

From: Alington, Margaret Hilda, 1920-2012 :Photographs

Reference: PAColl-1598

Description: Photograph of Te Paku-o-te-rangi meeting house, Putiki Pa, taken ca 1900s by an unidentified photographer Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Photographic print, 7.4 x 10.2 cm

Date: [1898-1899]

From: Ranfurly family: Collection

Reference: PA1-f-195-52

Description: Scenes at Lake Papaitonga and Putiki, taken by unknown photographers. The top photograph (PA1-f-195-52-1) shows Lake Papaitonga, probably taken during a visit to Sir Walter Buller's property in 1899. The lower photograph (PA1-f-195-52-2) shows the tangi of Te Keepa Te Rangihiwinui at Putiki, 24 April 1898. Note the kakahu (cloaks) draped over the fence. Quantity: 2 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Two photographic prints mounted on album page 416 x 286 mm (page size).

Date: [ca 1855-1870]

Reference: MSI-Papers-2794

Description: Two documents listing names. Once relates to the Wanganui area. Also includes a small piece of paper containing a part of a letter or other document in Maori. Quantity: 1 folder(s) (3 pieces). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss

Date: 1936-1948

From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency

Reference: PAColl-4161-01-052

Description: Includes: Navy Depot, Shelly Bay, Wellington showing wharf, and view showing entrance to Wellington Harbour and Seatoun (Series 19/1); Rifle ranges (Series 18) - Redcliffs, Cobden at Greymouth, Pelichet Bay, Putiki at Wanganui 1942, Te Aroha 1943, Fitzherbert East (Palmerston North), 1942, Rotorua 1948, Tahoraite at Dannevirke 1942, Sponge Bay at Gisborne 1942, Te Uhi at Wairoa 1942, Roys Hill at Hastings 1936, Seaborne at Nelson 1943, West Melton 1942, Rewa Rewa at New Plymouth 1945, Penrose at Auckland 1940 showing Southdown Station and Manukau Harbour 1940; Tinakori Hills 1942 (Series 20/5); Silverstream Hospital (Series 19/2); Spring Grove Drill Hall, 1938; Somes Island 1942-1943 (Series 19/4); Tapeka Point in Bay of Islands - General view and buildings. Quantity: 38 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 1856-1867

From: Church of the Province of New Zealand. Wellington Diocese : Central and parish records

Reference: MSZ-0086

Description: Includes Maori and Pakeha marriages Quantity: 1 volume(s).

Date: [May 1864]

From: Harding, William James, 1826-1899: Negatives of Wanganui district

Reference: 1/1-000039-G

Description: Ceremony at Putiki Pa after the battle of Moutoa (14 May 1864). Dr Isaac Featherston (centre) is presenting Mete Kingi Te Rangi Paetahi with the resolution of the Provincial Council thanking the Wanganui Maori for their brave conduct at Moutoa. Third from left, in tweed cloak, is Hakaraia Korako. To his right is Peina Tao. The three pakeha men to the left of Featherston are Mr Booth (catechist), Mr Hamlin (native interpreter) and Major Turner (65th Regiment). Seated between Featherston and Metekingi is Tamehana. To the right of Mete Kingi, with taiaha, is Haimona Hiroti. The two pakeha men to the right are Lieutenant-Colonel Logan and John White. At the extreme right are Peti Puohotana and Rini Hemoata. Photograph taken by William James Harding of Wanganui. In 1864 upper Wanganui Māori adopted the Pai Marire faith and, led by Matene te Rangitauira, attempted to pass down the Whanganui River to attack the town of Wanganui. Mete Kingi was with the army of pro-Government lower Wanganui Maori who refused them passage. At the battle of Moutoua he commanded the reserve and played a decisive part in the defeat of the Hauhau force. (Source: "Dictionary of New Zealand Biography", 1990. p 487). Harding published this photograph in November 1864, as described in the "New Zealand Spectator and Cook Strait Guardian", 12 November 1864, from which account the names of the people present were taken. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Wet collodion glass negative 6.5 x 8.5 inches, with skyline painted out.

Date: 29 Sep 1866

From: McLean, Donald (Sir), 1820-1877 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0032-0690F-13

Description: Letter detailing the arrival of Maori and on the reverse a register of names and guns Quantity: 1 piece (3 pages on 1 leaf).

Date: 1917

From: Tesla Studios :Negatives of Wanganui and district taken by Alfred Martin, Frank Denton and Mark Lampe (Tesla Studios)

Reference: 1/1-016456-G

Description: Scene at the Tangi for Porokoru Patapu at Putiki, in 1917, showing unidentified Maori men, women and children alongside kakahu (Maori cloaks) and portraits of ancestors. Photograph taken by either Mark Lampe or Frank J Denton. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).

Date: [ca 1900]

From: Auckland Star :Negatives

Reference: 1/1-003072-G

Description: Portrait of Ngapo Tuhana, a young Maori woman, wearing a kakahu (Maori cloak), and a huia feather in her hair. Photographed by William Henry Thomas Partington ca 1900, probably at Wanganui. Inscriptions: Marginal notes on negative - top left - 59. Huia. Putiki Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 8.5 x 6.5 inches

Date: 1896 - 1899

From: Medley, Mary Catherine, 1835-1922 :Mary Medley's sketchbook No. 15. 1896-1899.

Reference: E-380-011

Description: Shows the houses and a church of Putiki on the South bank of the Whanganui River, viewed from the town side, across the river. Two small boats are in the water, one possibly dredging Other Titles - Whanganui Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - Putiki, Wanganui Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour and pencil, 165 x 230 mm (page size)

Date: [ca 1923]

From: Tesla Studios :Negatives of Wanganui and district taken by Alfred Martin, Frank Denton and Mark Lampe (Tesla Studios)

Reference: 1/1-016964-F

Description: New grass courts at the Putiki Tennis Club, Wanganui. Shows women playing. Photograph taken circa 1923, by Mark Lampe of Tesla Studios. Source of descriptive information - Tesla accession register under 'P' reads: opening new courts c1923 Inscriptions: Marginal notes on negative - beneath image - 14138 Putiki Tennis Club Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative

Date: 1939 - 1947

From: Godber, Albert Percy, 1876-1949 :[Drawings of Maori rafter patterns or kowhaiwhai] [1939?]-1947

Reference: E-302-q-2-062/064

Description: Title of each panel is written above it. According to a slip of paper inside sketchbook 6, design no 63 is of a poupou. Quantity: 3 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour, 75 x 305 mm (each) in sketchbook

Date: Sept 1862

From: White, John, 1826-1891 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0075-009E

Description: Letters in Maori about a gathering of Kingitanga supporters from the Kapiti - Horowhenua region in response to a hui called by Wi Tako Ngatata. Arrangement: Previously from 1/1 Official Correspondence series Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Piece level inventory available.

Date: ca 1890s

From: Barton, Cranleigh Harper 1890-1975 :Medley family photograph album

Reference: 1/2-031074-F

Description: Exterior of St Paul's Memorial Church, Putiki, Wanganui, photographed circa 1890s. Shows a wooden building, with a shingle roof and a belfry. Photographer unidentified. Inscriptions: beneath original photograph: St Paul's Putiki Mission Church Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film copy negative

Date: 26 Jan 1845

From: McLean, Donald (Sir), 1820-1877 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0032-0669A-03

Description: Letter from Hipango asking McLean to bring provisions Quantity: 1 piece (2 pages on 1 leaf).

Date: Jul 1845

From: McLean, Donald (Sir), 1820-1877 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0032-0669B-01

Description: Letter describing the completion of farming tasks and the sale of land in Whanganui Quantity: 1 piece (3 pages on 1 leaf).