Places

Date: 1885

By: Bidwill, William Edward, 1858-1933

Reference: qMS-0233

Description: Comprises copy of letter from Sir F A Weld describing journey taking sheep along the south coast from Wellington to Wairarapa and extract from letter from William Swainson describing an early survey party to the Wairarapa and extract from letter from W J Swainson reminiscing about Bidwill's father and describing the same journey along the south coast, both written 1885 Both letters are printed in W E Bidwill and A Woodhouse's `Bidwill of Pihautea' Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 volume(s) (16 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (carbon) (28 cm, ¼ grey cloth, light boards)

Date: 1848

From: Collinson, Thomas Bernard 1822-1902 :Seven years service on the borders of the Pacific Ocean, 1843-1850

By: Collinson, Thomas Bernard, 1822-1902

Reference: A-292-078/079

Description: A two-part panorama of an extensive view of the Wairarapa across the plain formed by the Ruamahanga River in the Pihautea area, South Wairarapa (between the east shore of Lake Wairarapa and the Ruamahanga river, close to modern Martinborough). Hills, areas of bush and flat fern-covered plains are indicated. Hakeke (later Glenmorven) the run of Hugh Morrison, is indicated in the background of the left-hand side. Pukengaki, also known as Te Ngaki-a-Totara or Jury's Island, was part of C. R. Bidwill's run and appears as a conical hill in the centre horizon of the left-hand view, as well as other hills moving towards the centre of the view. In the right-hand portion, the Ruamahanga River curves past bush, forming an island, and there are two cabbage trees on the far right. On the recto of these two drawings is another panorama of the Wairarapa 'Morissons Run ...' 1848' (A-292-076/077). Other Titles - Glenmorven Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - title. Other inscriptions written on the relevant features. The number of now untraceable Maori names on the view suggests that Collinson may have been supplied with local names by a Maori informant. Quantity: 2 drawing(s). Physical Description: Ink over pencil on 2 sheets, 263 x 357 and 257 x 361 mm (irregular) Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - March 1993, from [MS 50].

Date: 1840 - 1849

By: Williamson, John S, active 1840s; Bidwill, Brian Carne, 1922-2009

Reference: MapColl-832.45gbbd/[184-]/Acc.25826

Description: Surveying map with topographical features of the Ngapuke area, with land occupied by C. R. Bidwill and Maori owners; also shows various Maori named land blocks. Some physical features are described. Includes the Ruamahanga River and Ngapuke Pah site. C.R. Bidwill's station is called Pihautea Inscriptions: Recto - centre left - I certify that the rules for the guidance of Native land Surveyors have been complied with in this Survey. The instrument used has been a 5 1/2 Inch transit theodolite . Signed John S. Williamson, Licensed surveyor. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Coloured laser photocopy, scale indeterminable, 26.6 x 39.4 cm.

Date: 1848

From: Collinson, Thomas Bernard 1822-1902 :Seven years service on the borders of the Pacific Ocean, 1843-1850

By: Collinson, Thomas Bernard, 1822-1902

Reference: A-292-076/077

Description: A two-part panorama of an extensive view of the Wairarapa across the plain formed by the Ruamahanga River in the Pihautea area, South Wairarapa (between the east shore of Lake Wairarapa and the Ruamahanga river, close to modern Martinborough). Wind-swept cabbage-trees to the left, and one cabbage tree that has been cut down and lashed upside-down (as a shelter?) to the trunk of another. Bush-clad plains, the gorge cut by the river, a swampy area to the right of the river indicated and hills in the background. Part of the name Ruam[ahanga] and "4 miles from Bidwill's" are also inscribed on the drawings. On the verso of these two drawings is another panorama of the Wairarapa 'The Wairarapa Valley, 1848' (A-292-078/079). Morissons appears to be a misspelling for Morrison's. The word could be read as Mousson's, except that there was no land-owner of that name in the Wairarapa in 1848, whereas Hugh Morrison was established in a run adjacent to Bidwills, close to the present site of Martinborough. Other Titles - Morrison's (Morison's) run, Hakeke, or Glenmorven Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - title. Other inscriptions written on the relevant features. The name Te Tawai is crossed out and may be a mistake for Te Awaiti (Riddiford's nearby run). Quantity: 2 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil & ink over pencil on 2 sheets, 257 x 361 & 263 x 357 mm (irregular) Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - March 1993, from [MS 50].

Date: 1844-1860

From: Levin & Company Ltd : Records

Reference: MS-Papers-1347-5/17/2

Description: James Howard Wallace to Vallance, 1844-1847; William Ellerslie Wallace to Vallance, 1844-1847; references to Okiwi, Te Kope and whaling inter alia; William E Wallace to J Howard Wallace, Nov 1844; John Wallace to his son William Ellerslie Wallace, Apr 1846. Papers to Vallance from F Beaven on Kaumingi run, 1854-1860. Includes depasturage agreements between Frederick John Burton of Kauminga [sic] and Charles Robert Bidwill; receipts for rent of Kaumingi run, pastoral licences to Vallance and deeds of sale, Burton to Vallance. Papers relating to Watts Peninsula and town acre No 177. Includes letter from Mrs Caroline Ashbolt (wife of Thomas Ashbolt, livery stable keeper), 1859, and documents re land in Cuba Street leased from Hon F Baring to Samuel George Pope, and later to Thomas Ashbolt, 1852 Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1840 - 1849

By: Dennan, James John, 1834-1892; Bidwill, Brian Carne, 1922-2009

Reference: MapColl-832.45gbbd/[184-]/Acc.25824

Description: Cadastral map with topographical features showing Pihautea Estate and surrounding Maori land in south Wairarapa occupied by Charles R Bidwill. Identifies land blocks with Maori names and provides acreage and unnamed land blocks with acreage. Ruamahanga River, Te Maire Creek, Jury's Island and the Road to Kahautara are shown. Other bordering settler properties are named as G Goodrick, W Bicknell, B.W.O. and B Williams, W. Nichol, G. Hunter, Yule Maori land blocks include Maramamau. C.R. Bidwill's station is called Pihautea Station Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Coloured laser photocopy, scale indeterminable, 36 x 28 cm.

Date: 1847

By: Crawford, James Coutts, 1817-1889; Crawford, Henry Nevay (Brigadier), 1907-1993

Reference: A-229-007

Description: A shed-like house made of upright wooden slats, with an open door and two small windows at the near end. Outside the front door are two pigs. There is bush behind the house. The property was called Pihautea, at Kahutara, near Featherston Displayed in "Paradise" (Gifts to the nation), National Library Gallery, January - April 2005. A wood engraving version of this drawing was published in Crawford, J C. Travels in New Zealand and Australia. p. 83 This view may show the first property built on the Bidwill's farm. A second group of buildings may be shown in William Mein Smith's drawing 'Pihautea. C R Bidwill Esqr' [1849 or later] (reference number A-035-005) Other Titles - Bidwill Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour 114 x 193 mm