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Date: 1908

From: McLeod, Hector Norman, fl 1870s-1957 :Maps from papers

By: Cachemaille, Eugene Desire, 1874?-1952; McLeod, Hector Norman, 1872-

Reference: MapColl-832.4799gbbd/Mi/[1908]/Acc.37586

Description: Cadastral map of the area from Miramar Avenue to Kings and farm roads, icluding Miramar Wharf. Miramar Quay is named and Queen's Terrace. Includes a suggested wharf and depths in fathoms and a low water mark adjacent to Miramar Quay. The cutting is marked and includes measurements for lowering it. Numbered sections include some acreages and boundary measurements. Names include H. McLeod, S. Morrell, H. Lee, H. D. McFarlane, H. Johnston & W.E. Crump, O.N. Newman & I. S. Elliott, Crawford. A suggested road and an approach road are marked. The diagram is a rough sketch of the outline of the main map Handwritten note on top right states: Lodged at Miramar Post Office Store, 18th September 1908, Harvey J. Turner, for acting Engineer to the Wellington Harbour Board Quantity: 2 manuscript map(s) including a diagram. Physical Description: Ink, pencil and colourwash on dressed linen, coloured, scale [1:792], 57.5 x 98.7 cm. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - McLeod, Hector Norman, fl 1902-1927. Business papers. MS-Papers-0154.

Date: 1906

From: McLeod, Hector Norman, fl 1870s-1957 :Maps from papers

By: McLeod, Hector Norman, 1872-

Reference: MapColl-832.4799eam/Ki/1906/Acc.4867

Description: Tracing of a map of the area from Hamilton and Evans Bay roads to Childers Terrace, Lyall Bay and Onepu roads. Streets are named. The post office, recreation ground, baths, property of J. D. Topp, a church, fire brigade station, the tram line down Seatoun Road leading to Lyall Bay Road, also the new Kilbirnie Post Office are marked. The projected Wellington Harbour Board area of reclamation includes its acreage and is situated along the Evans Bay foreshore is shown. A note states that the authorised area of reclamation under the Empowering Act of 1906 is 22 acres, with power to lease about 5 acres. The low water mark is shown. Includes a proposed road between Lyall Bay Road and the Evans Bay Road leading to the patent slip. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Ink on dressed linen, linen backed, scale not given, 56.8 x 30.1 cm. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - McLeod, Hector Norman, fl 1902-1927. Business papers. MS-Papers-0154.

Date: 1951

By: Wellington Harbour Board. Chief Engineer's Office; Gordon Harcourt Ltd

Reference: MapColl-832.4799gmp/Mi/1951/Acc.10264

Description: Planning map of the area from Burnham Wharf to Evans Bay Road. Existing roads are named and a proposed road is marked on an area of reclaimed land. Rongotai Terrace is shown at the site of the proposed airport runway. Blocks of land are prominently colour coded and are referred to in extensive Certification of Title schedules which include total areas. A second Wellington Harbour Board schedule, by D.P. plan references, refers to each block of land. Includes a survey of the sea bed and the reclamation limit is marked, as is the low water mark. The boundary of the harbour bed vested in Wellington Harbour Board M3187 is marked. Area A, adjacent to Miramar Wharf and Aberdeen Quay, includes the the limit of the 1 in 7 batter cut. Topographic features are of slopes and a knoll. Calibar, Wrexford, Watford, Tirangi, Seatoun, Onepu, Wellington and Evans Bay roads are named, as are Salek, Te Whiti, Yule and Coutts streets, also Kilbirnie Crescent. An electric power station is marked adjacent to Watford Road and Salek Street. Other Titles - Wellington Harbour Board - Evans Bay, affected by Rongotai Aerodrome proposal Notes on bottom left of original: Compiled from W.H.B Plans 72/100 22/20 54.82. W.H.B. Land Book & P.W.D. plan W.H.B. No. 75/93. B.W. Diccle 4.1.51 Note on bottom right of original: P.D. 57 Stamp on bottom right: Wellington Harbour Board, Chief Engineer's Office. 17/97 Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Colourwash on duplicated plan, coloured, linen backed, scale indeterminable, 67.7 x 64.4 cm.

Date: 1938

By: Gordon Harcourt Ltd

Reference: MapColl-832.4799gbbd/Mi/1939/Acc.10287

Description: Part cadastral and part topographic map of the area from Miramar Avenue to Southampton and Wexford roads, including Miramar Wharf and Aberdeen Quay now known as Cobham Drive. The Wellington Harbour Board Reserve includes acreage. The limit of the 1 in 7 batter cut is marked. Includes numbered sections.Wellington Gas Company property is marked. Topographic features are of slopes and a knoll. Aberdeen Quay is now known as Cobham Drive Other Titles - Plan of Wellington Harbour Board land at Aberdeen Quay Stamp on bottom right: Drawing Office Handwritten on bottom left of original map: T.G.H., 13.11.39 Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Ink, pencil and colourwash on duplicated plan, linen backed, coloured, scale indeterminable, 66.8 x 96 cm.

Date: 1943

By: New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey. Wellington District Office

Reference: MapColl-832.4799gbbd/A/1943/Acc.12633

Description: Cadastral, surveyed map showing Wellington Harbour Board reclaimed land bounded by Hinemoa Street and Waterloo Quay, Wellington, including acreage, and certificate of title, Wellington Survey Office and deposited plan numbers. Land is shown as owned by His Majesty the King and the Wellington Harbour Board. Part of the land described in the second schedule of the Act is highlighted, being an area of over one acre. Stamped PWD 118462; and SO 21090. Signed by chief surveyor. File 9/663. Lists reference plan numbers. Stamped New Zealand Lands and Survey Department, Wellington District Office, photostat copy. Written on reverse: Hinemoa Street Loan and ?Unc. land Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Negative photographic copy, scale indeterminable, 44.5 x 45.4 cm

Date: 1933 - 1946

By: Wellington Harbour Board. Chief Engineer's Office; Wellington (N.Z.). Municipal Electricity Department

Reference: MapColl-832.4799gena/Ki/1933-46/Acc.37533

Description: Plan of Evans Bay Power Station in the area between Salek Street, Seatoun Road, Londsdale Crescent and Watford Street. Notes refer to soundings taken by Wellington Harbour Board, 31-10-46, and depths below the Mean Low Water Level. Includes further notes about High and Low Water Levels and record water levels The plan of the electricity station includes sites of coal yards, a coal elevator, ash dump, power station, water and oil tanks, intake and discharge culverts with some measurements, annemometer. The old plant store and a kiosk are marked, as is the entrance off Seatoun Road and proposed roads. Wooden and galvanised iron fences are marked, also a brick fence and concrete bag wall. Harbour Board property is marked. Other Titles - Wellington City Electricity Department - Evans Bay Power Station Scale of original: [1:480] Stamp on bottom right: Wellington Harbour Board, Chief Engineer's Office. Copy of Plan No. 55/20 Pencilled note on top right: E436/1 Note on original refers to: Part of Section 7, Evans Bay District and part of the sea bed of Port Nicholson. D.P. 5999. The fourth schedule of the Wellington Harbour Board Land Reclamation and Empowering Act 1908. Printed on bottom right of original: S2558 Stamp on bottom right of original details the drawing, tracing and checking of this map, with reference number for this compiled survey, also revision date of 6.4.38 Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Duplicated plan, scale indeterminable, 103 x 65.2 cm. Provenance: Donated by the Municipal Electricity Department

Date: 1925

By: Gordon Harcourt Ltd

Reference: MapColl-832.4799gbbd/Mi/ca.1925/Acc.14614

Description: Base map of numbered sections between Kings Road and Old Farm Road, Miramar, Wellington, with an area marked Crawford. A suggested road is marked. Additions to this map are acreages and boundary measurements of sections 2 and 3, which are prominently marked. The suggested road runs through these sections. Other Titles - Wellington Harbour Board - land available for leasing, Miramar, T. No. 442 Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Colourwash on blueprint, scale not given, 35.1 x 50.8 cm.

Date: 1934

By: Gandar & Gardiner (Firm); Gordon Harcourt Ltd

Reference: MapColl-832.4799gbbd/Ki/1934/Acc.10384

Description: A base survey map of the Patent Slip Company's property on Evans Bay Road, part of which is marked as a public right of way. This road is now known as Evans Bay Parade. The area includes sites of two slipways and jetties and their boundaries, also a wharf. Engine rooms, engineering, blacksmith and fitter, boilerhouse, tinsmiths, paint, basket and upholstery shops, general and bond stores, timber rack, brick garages and laundry are marked. Respective building materials are listed. Reservoirs, stormwater overflow and sewer drains are marked. The position of wooden dwellings are shown and include acreages. Includes high water marks at concrete batter walls and on stone pitching. Kainui and Rata roads are named. Additions to the base map show the area to be subdivided and the adjoining Patent Slip Company property. No key is provided. Scale of original: Scale [1:792] Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Colourwash on duplicate copy, linen backed, coloured, scale indeterminable, 73 x 73.5 cm.