Places

Date: 1940

Reference: MapColl-832.4796gbbd/[ca 1940]/Acc.15123

Description: Cadastral map of sections 10-16, Emerson Street, at the corner of Cuba Street, Petone. Shows survey markings and section price. Written in pencil under map: 'Mr Cox, 17 Scarborough Terrace'. Title from reverse of map. Scarborough Terrace is in Mount Victoria, Wellington. Written on reverse: Petone, Cuba St, Emerson St. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and pencil on paper, 21.6 x 34.2 cm.

Date: 1943

Reference: MapColl-832.4794gbbd/[1943?]/Acc.10603

Description: Drawn on a cadastral base map of the Lower Hutt industrial area, bounded by the Waiwhetu River, the Hutt River and the roads Bell, Park, Seaview and Gracefield, the annotations show sections sold (in red) and sections open for selection (in green). The sections are numbered with acreages, and the railway line runs through the area. Areas sold include the names Schweppes Ltd., ESW Paul, Wm Cable & Co., Wellington Concrete Pipe Coy., Ford Motor Co., Hume Pipe Coy., Vacuum Oil Coy., Texas Oil Coy., CH Morley, WA Cairns. Railway workshops, drainage easements, sewers, septic tanks, pumping stations, a quarry and watermains are marked. Areas open for selection are unnamed. The Hutt Park, the Waiwhetu Pa and its cemetery are shown. Unpublished base map: Industrial area Hutt Valley settlement [s.d]. Glued to the top centre-left of the map is a typed note addressed to Mr Davis, Lands Office, dated 24/5/1943. It states: 'All this land now occupied by American or Air Force. May be released at the end of the war or may not... tenders have to be called... Railway Department pay full commission to agents' Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Watercolour and ink on diazo photoprint, linen backed, 66 x 64.4 cm.

Date: 1906

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

By: McLeod, Hector Norman, 1872-

Reference: MapColl-832.4794bje/[ca 1906]/Acc.4707

Description: Surveyed cadastral map of section 14 and 15, Block 13, Belmont Survey District, Lower Hutt, totalling approximately 242 acres. Shows the frontal boundary line parallel to the Hutt Road, before and after the line was straightened. Shows the Hutt railway next to the road. Notes on the map state the frontage is 3000ft, and level ground frontage is 1500 x 160 feet depth (approximate). Value is stated as £3120 sterling. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on paper, linen backed, 25 x 31 cm. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - McLeod, Hector Norman, fl 1902-1927. Business papers. MS-Papers-0154.

Date: 1876

By: Wyles & Buck (Firm)

Reference: MapColl-832.4794gbbd/1876/Acc.22976

Description: Map of the section, with the acreage, which includes the site of Whitewoods Hotel, Lower Hutt, situated between the Hutt, Waiwetu [i.e. Waiwhetu] and Church of England Roads. The site includes a house and stables. The title of the map includes the name of J. D. Fraser, owner of the hotel Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and colourwash on dressed linen, 77.3 x 36.7 cm.

Date: 1853

By: Cobham, Samuel, 1799-1881

Reference: MapColl-832.4794gbbd/1856?/Acc.17028

Description: The main map of the freehold estate, with frontage and depth measurements, is adjacent to the part of the Hutt River marked as the only place fordable in case of accident to the bridge which leads to Plowman Street. The site of the Hutt Bridge is marked downstream. A minor change to the riverbank as at Aug. 1860, has been added at a later date. A road, pencilled in and also added at a later date, is marked 'Road as on ground.' Betweeen Plowman Street and the site of the Mechanics Institute are three sections, labelled allotments. The first includes the site of a well, while the third has a site of a house in which the store room, kitchen, parlour and bedroom are named. All three allotments are marked as sold. Paddocks are marked with measurements in roods and perches, one including a slaughter house and stockyard. A lake is marked in the vicinity of the street provisionally planned for the bridge approach. An area of land is labelled 'Street as originally laid out, but the situation of the bridge will render it useless as a street.' This has been divided into lots. Lot A is annotated 'To be given to Mr Ploughman' [sic]. Lot B 'Reserve for a lockup'.' Lot C 'Given to Capt. Daniell to compensate for road taken out of his ground'. Includes an annotation 'W. Fox, Ch. L. Court'. The leasehold estate, with frontage measurements, includes the site of houses with a dairy, kitchen, parlour and bedrooms marked. A second site includes the parlour, shop and verandah. Originally one lot, this was divided into two at a later date. Note on verso states: Plan of Plowmans estate, which has Riddiford written across it and has also been struck through and Mr Riddiford's Plans written underneath Signature of Cobham in bottom right corner Note on catalogue card states that Cobham arrived ca1854 Quantity: 2 manuscript map(s) on one sheet. Physical Description: Ink, pencil and colourwash on paper, linen backed, 56 x 75.6 cm.

Date: 1876

By: Briscoe, Edward Villiers, 1824?-1899

Reference: MapColl-832.4794cdc/1876/Acc.10350

Description: Cadastral map with topographical details, showing the Hutt River, upstream of Melling, Lower Hutt, southwards past the new bridge to the Aglionby Arms, music hall and Valentine's Hall. Shows a section of a road described as 'the main road from the Wairarapa to Wellington', as well as land purchased by the government for protection purposes, river banks, shingle banks, reclaimed land and section numbers no. 24-5 and 28-9. Hotels, stables, the Oddfellow's hall, Catholic chapel, and the bridge toll house are sited. Section owner names on the map include: Hall, Dodds, Phillips, Hill, Bishop, Buck, Henry Bunny, Burt, Riddiford, Fitzherbert, Mrs Tuckwell, Mrs Brown, Saxby, Bradshaw, Gigger, Detcheon, Valentine, ?Keys (some names are hard to decipher). Other Titles - Briscoe, Edward Villiers, 1824?-1899 :Plan of a portion of the Hutt River [copy of ms map]. Showing the position of the river banks, and protection groins on Thursday the 10th of February 1876. [Signed] Edward V Briscoe, Gov[ernmen]t surveyor. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photographic copy, linen backed, 37 x 61 cm.

Date: 1939

Reference: MapColl-832.4794gbbd/1939/Acc.11585

Description: A cadastral base map, updated 1 May 1939, of the Hutt Industrial Estate, adjacent to the Waiwhetu River and converging with the Hutt River, has been used to detail sections sold to the New Zealand Government. Some acreages and boundaries have changed. The industrial sections, numbered with acreages, are adjacent to Bell, Gracefield, Park and Seaview Roads, with the railway line running through the centre of the industrial area. Names include Grant and Co., Wellington Concrete, Schweppes Ltd., P. J. Pullan, E. S. W. Paul, Millans West Australian Hardwoods Ltd. sold to Cable & Co., Winstones Roofing Tile Works Ltd., W. Cable & Co. Ltd., Acetone Illuminating & Welding Coy. Ltd., Wellington Concrete Pipe Coy., Ford Motor Co. of N.Z. Ltd., Hume Pipe Coy., Vaccuum Oil Coy., Texas Oil Coy., British Australian Lead Manufacturers Ltd., Suburban Properties Ltd. A railway easement and reserve are marked as are Railway Workshops. Includes drainage easements, sewers, septic tanks, pumping stations and watermains, some of which are referred to in a key. Areas of Crown Land, Hutt Park, the Trotting Club, a cemetery and the Waiwhetu Pa are named. Residential properties include the names of C. H. Morley and W. A. Cairns. Pencilled note on centre right states: Morley's Land, Jan or Jun 1939, £2380 sterling. 8 1/2 acres sold May 1943, £9625 sterling Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Ink and pencil on copy, coloured, linen backed, 65.5 x 65.5 cm.

Date: 1840 - 1843

Reference: MapColl-832.4794gmbj/[1840-43?]/Acc.351

Description: The main map is of part of the east and west banks of the Hutt River showing shingle and sand areas and the directional flow of the current. The site of the ferry crossing includes the approaches to the ferry, the line of chain and the centre of the line of road laid down on the selection plan. A fence is marked. The second map is of the traverse section of river shewing ferry boat. Levels of the west and east banks of the river and supposed level of the highest flood are shown. Measurements in feet are marked for the level of the highest flood and the ordinary level of water. Includes approaches to the ferry. A typewritten note mounted on the map under the title states: Plan of the ford probabaly used for four years between 1868 and 1872 during which time there was no bridge over the river. For location see jubilee book. Handwritten note under title states: The ferry boat to be constructed of rough timber but strongly fitted, 32 feet long by 14 feet wide, out and out. To be formed square with double bottom and capable of supporting 15 tons. The platform to be about 12 inches above the level of the water when the boat is loaded. The sides and bottom to be of 4 inch planking, 6 inch timbers and knees. To have strong flaps hung at each end with chains, and bulwarks at the sides. To prepare a large wheel for windlass and all other fittings for same. To fix proper sheares and leaders for main chains. To fix a small pump in boat. Numerous pencilled handwritten notes state: Before first bridge. Believe 1840-43, L.H. For probable location, see D.P. 89. Note at top of map states: Negative available Note on verso states: Before Hutt bridge decision A similar copy shows proposed bridge at site of ferry. MapColl-832.4794gmbj/[1840-43?]/Acc.352 Quantity: 2 manuscript map(s) on one sheet. Physical Description: Ink, pencil and colourwash on paper, encased in plastic, coloured, 53 x 73.1 cm.

Date: 1885

By: Wyles & Buck (Firm)

Reference: MapColl-832.4794gbbd/1885/Acc.9693

Description: Surveyed, cadastral map of Stokes Valley, Wellington, 1885, showing numbered sections with acreage, Belmont Survey District. Sections include 67, 72, 73, 74, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237 and are bounded by sections 56-63. Includes many survey calculation annotations in pencil. Shows a public road and includes several pencil references to C Russell. Reference to Rimutaka Survey District on map (in pencil). Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour, 67 x 52 cm.

Date: 1840 - 1843

Reference: MapColl-832.4794gmbj/[1840-43]/Acc.352

Description: The main map is of part of the east and west banks of the Hutt River showing shingle and sand areas and the directional flow of the current. The site of the proposed bridge is shown. Includes the name Captain Daniel written at a site adjacent to the site of the proposed bridge. The letters A to M are written at various intervals along the site of the proposed bridge as well as rough pencilled markings. The second map is a cross section of the river from point A to M with measurements in feet. A rough pencilled sketch of a bridge, with some measurements, has been added above the cross sectional drawing Title supplied by cataloguer Handwritten note with signature centre right of map: Believe 1840-1843, L. Hore 1940 A similar copy shows the site of ferry at the site of the proposed bridge. MapColl-832.4794gmbj/[1840-43?]/Acc.351 Quantity: 2 manuscript map(s) on one sheet. Physical Description: Ink, pencil and colourwash on paper, linen backed, coloured, 54.7 x 88.8 cm.

Date: 1938 - 1948

By: New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey

Reference: MapColl-832.4794gbbd/[ca 1943]/Acc.10602

Description: Map of the Hutt Valley settlement industrial area, highlighted in red two areas where various industrial firms are sited on Department of Lands and Survey land. The first area is Bouverie St in Ava, Petone, and includes the firms WD & HO Wills NZ, Metters NZ and General Motors NZ. The second area is Gracefield and a small part of Seaview, and includes the firms Texas Coy., Vacuum Oil Co., Hume Pipe Co., Ford Motor Coy. of NZ, Wm Cable and Co., Schweppes, ESW Paul, Millars West Australia Bardwoods, Wellington Concrete Pipe Coy., WA Cairns and CH Morley. The remainder of the map shows named streets, settlements, railways, reserves, cadastral information, the racecourse, wharves and both Gear Island and Seaview before major land reclamation work. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on diazo photoprint, linen backed, 64.9 x 74.8 cm.

Reference: MapColl-832.4794gbbk/[n.d.]/Acc.6201

Description: A base map of the Hutt Park Raceway between Randwick, Seaview and Parkside Roads shows sites of buildings. Mounted on the map are names of the various sites and buildings or the function they perform. Includes directional signs to the trains and Lower Hutt. Waiwhetu Stream is named. Title assigned by cataloguer Handwritten on bottom of map: Trotting supp. 6 col Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Pencil and ink on a lithograph, 29 x 42.1 cm.

Date: 1911

By: Buck, William Seldon, 1846-1919

Reference: MapColl-832.4794gbbg/1911/Acc.22977

Description: Cadastral and surveying map of land adjacent to part of the Waiwhetu Stream and Randwick Road in Lower Hutt Boro. The site of Freethy's Island is marked with acreages, as are sections. The old eastern bank of the Te Awawmutu [sic] Creek is marked, also a drain. Sites of surveyors' pegs are shown, the name of Richardson and a native reserve. Other Titles - Plan of Hutt Park reserve. Hutt, Belmont Survey District, Block XIV Stamp on top right: Buck Collection Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink on dressed linen, 55.6 x 56.3 cm.

Date: 1875

By: Wyles & Buck (Firm)

Reference: MapColl-832.4794gbbd/1875/Acc.23002

Description: Survey map with some cadastral information of part of section 231 and 232, Stokes Valley, at the end of Stokes Valley Road. 62 acres of section 231 and 218 acres of section 232 are highlighted in pink, an area totalling 280 acres. Section 232 totals 315 acres. The sections are bounded by Stokes Valley Road and sections 73, 74 and 229. At the rear of section 232 is a ridge top. Includes survey measurement annotations in pencil. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on dressed linen, 72 x 61 cm.

Date: 1871

By: Hall, Lance, 1899-1985

Reference: MapColl-832.4793cdc/1871/Acc.25763

Description: Survey map of the Hutt River, showing the current riverbed, the old riverbed, James Baird's new bridge site, the old (second) bridge, shingle areas, and town settlement pockets. Also shows the longitudinal sections of the eastern and western banks of the river, in relation to Osgood's Family Hotel. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photographic copy, 43 x 60.7 cm. Provenance: Lance Hall collection

Date: 1915 - 1925

By: Gordon Harcourt Ltd

Reference: MapColl-832.4793gbbd/[ca.1920]/Acc.14373

Description: Cadastral map of surveyed, numbered sections, bound by Nikau Street and Muritai Road, Eastbourne, showing acreage. Permanent reserve and the sea are shown. Written on map: No. 803. Annotation showing site of state school. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on dressed linen, 34.4 x 24.8 cm.

Date: 1927

By: Middleton, Smith & Coulter (Firm)

Reference: MapColl-832.4794gbbd/1927/Acc.10332

Description: A cadastral base map, part of the Lower Hutt Borough, includes the boundary between it and Lower Hutt County, and showing the location of the Gracefield Estate, with Park, Gracefield and Wainuiomata Roads. Sections include acreages, deed plan numbers also numbers relating to Hutt and Harbour Regional Districts. Added topographic detail in the form of contours has been added between the Gracefield Estate and the Wainuiomata Hill Road. Four proposed roads leading to tunnels which are referred to in a key, converge on an adjacent peak of 385 feet, when the grade commences. The second map is a cadastral map of Gracefield Estate published by the auctioneers Messrs H. Ernest Leighton Ltd., offered for sale on 9th April 1927 at the site. A note about terms of payment, lot numbers and details of the Eastbourne bus to catch to the Park Road stop are included. Some sections are stamped as sold. Title supplied by cataloguer Other Titles - Gracefield Estate, Lower Hutt Quantity: 2 map(s) on 1 sheet. Physical Description: Ink and pencil on printed copies, coloured, each 39.4 x 65.8 cm. on sheet 45.4 x 57.6 cm.