Places

Date: 1905

By: Beere, Wynford Ormsby, 1873-1964; Gordon Harcourt Ltd

Reference: MapColl-832.4799gbbd/Is/ca1905/Acc.14429

Description: A base cadastral map of Island Bay between Queen's Drive and The Esplanade, Selwyn, Jackson, Dover streets, the city boundary, the town belt, Lea and Rhone streets to Severn Street. Includes the proposed electric tramway route and sections for sale are marked. Named features include Baylis Proposed Wharf, Island Bay Hotel, properties of J. Reid Esq., R. Keene Esq., English Church, Public School, Presbyterian Church, Mr. Rowson's residence . Sections are numbered, some include boundary measurements. Streets are named and sites of some houses are marked. Two illustrations of Island Bay are printed on the top right and left of the map. The first shows the harbour taken from the sections for sale, while the second picture is a general view of Island Bay and includes some houses and fences. Annotations to the base map include highlighted subdivisions, some are marked 'Sold', include values in pounds sterling or boundary measurements. Additional numbered subdivisions are pencilled in between Adelaide Road and Clyde Street and include boundary measurements and sites of some houses. Some streets have been re-named. Knoll Street was crossed out, Tyne Street, was pencilled in, but Knoll Street remains and Brook Street was re-named Tyne Street. Shannon Street became Tiber Street. Milne Terrace and Cam Street have their names added, as has Moselle Street, the latter including a note referring to adjoining sections and District Plan No. 1199. The second map is a copy with ms annotations and measures 17.6 x 19.6 cm. and is mounted on the top left corner. It includes sixteen numbered sections with boundary measurements, adjoining Knoll Street, now known as Tyne Street, and Milne Terrace. The annotations are of values in pounds sterling The first manuscript map is mounted top centre, is a triangular map mounted adjacent to Severn Street. Thirteen numbered sections, with boundary measurements are shown, some marked as 'Sold' with values in pounds sterling, adjacent to Clutie Road. The second manuscript map is mounted top centre right and measures 21.1 x 26.1 cm. Includes numbered sections between The Parade and Derwent Street. One subdivision is marked Baylis Kiosk. The sea beach is marked. Names listed alongside the map refer to subdivisions 481/2/3/4 - Kingdom, Pilcher, Venables, E. C. Peers, H. Field, Barber, Butcher. Clutie Road has had its name changed since the drawing of this map. The new street name is not known Brook Street is now known as Tyne Street Base map: Plan of Island Bay, Wellington South. W. O. Beere, C.E., Authorised surveyor. Printed note on right of title of base map refers to a poll taken about a proposal for a loan to be taken out for the purpose and construction and extending the 'Electric Tramways' in the Island Bay District. Also a second loan for 'street and footpath formation' in the same district. Handwritten title on verso: Plan of Island Bay Quantity: 4 map(s) on one sheet comprising two copies of maps with annotations and two manuscript maps. Physical Description: Pencil, ink and colourwash on paper, part dressed linen backing and part linen backed, coloured, 66.6 x 113.8 cm.

Date: 1885

By: Wyles & Buck (Firm)

Reference: MapColl-832.4796gbbd/1885/Acc.6391

Description: Survey map of land belonging to Maori near the Pito-one (Petone) railway station, Lower Hutt City, 1885. Shows land blocks belonging to Komene Paipa, Ngapaki, Hapurona Hamama, Oriwia Atiraukawa, adjoining the Petone station. Note on reverse of map states that the land was taken by the railway. Also shows several pencil annotations including the site of a brewery, a Maori cemetery (urupa), buildings, the Station, and several survey calculations. Other Titles - [Pito-one Station, Taari Waitara & Others, division & land taken by railway]. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and pencil on paper, 68.7 x 101.8 cm.

Date: 1899

By: Luff, George Andrew Middlemass, 1862-1938; New Zealand. Parliamentary Library

Reference: MapColl-832.4799fb/1899/Acc.22901

Description: Topographical map showing proposed extension of Wellington City boundary, to include Seatoun Road District (Miramar Peninsular), the Melrose Borough (Roseneath, Lyall Bay, Island Bay, Owhiro Bay and northwards to Kelburn) and Hawkin's Hill, into existing City of Wellington boundary, which were previously part of the Hutt County. The extension is highlighted in red, and shows schedules 1-4. Also shown are the Karori Borough, part of the Onslow Borough and the Makara Road District. Includes note regarding the Wellington City Extension Bill of 1899, signed by the Wellington Magistrate Court Clerk. Written on recto: Wellington City Extension Bill. 1899 Local Body Wel[lington] City [?] Plan Includes some pencil annotations numbering sections and showing Kelburn as part of Melrose Stamped Wellington Magistrate Court and General Assembly Library Inscriptions: Verso - top right - Magistrates Court Wellington. Signed by Clerk; Verso - bottom right - General Assembly Library; Verso - bottom right - Signed GAM Luff Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on paper, 69 x 103 cm.

Date: 1929

Reference: MapColl-832.4798gbbd/[1929?]/Acc.26742

Description: A cadastral and topographic base map of the area from Haywards Road to Moonshine Road and the Wainui Stream to Akatarawa River and the Mangaroa Hill, has been used to detail land ownership. Added topographic descriptions have been noted on the map. Sites of sheds, woolsheds, yards, slaughter house, bridges, fords, metalled roads, mills, cemetery, whare, racecourse, houses, schools, a convent and huts named Cooks and Galoways or Galoway are marked. Includes the rifle range, Trentham Camp, Pathological Laboratory at Wallaceville, horse depot, Tramway Gully, Swinson Park (farm), Maymorn Mill, Silverstream Brickworks. Includes the names of Mulhern, E. Bollans, N. Stace, Barton, Styles, Stewart, Cecil, Buchanan, Williamson, G. Hull, D. Watkins, W.R. Pringle, Aplin, W. Deller, Seager, E. G. Dymock, J. Smith, Ecclefield, Dr. Knight, J. Barton, Telford, Ferguson, Backstrom, Barber, Kearney, Routley, Cottle, Troup and Mooore, Whiteman Bros, H. Benge, Stringer, R. Craddock, P. Carter, J. Johnson, Greenslade, Hooper, McLaughlan, Alton, D. Ried, E. Read, Wheeler, Morpeth, S. & G. McGhie, Hooper, C. Izard, F. Whiteman, P. Davis, Mabey, H. Gibbon, J. Larmer, Craig, W. Brown, E. & R. Cudby, J. Geange, A. Tyer, Kearney, Charlesworth, Highwood, Johnson, W. Downing, A. Denholm, W. D. Braid, Gorie, J. Maher, F. J. Burrell, F. Clifford, A. Alexander, S. Barker, G. Southee, Cunliffe, S. Benge, F. & W. Benge, Bloomfield, N. Nielsen, C. M. Bak, Jackson, A. Linsay, G. Hooper, W. Holland, I. Jenner, D. Rennie, A. Edwards, Gorrie, A. Whenam, Collett, J. Burrell, A. Scholes. Title supplied by cataloguer from that of NZMS 44 Note from Te Puna record, researched by cataloguer: Pen and ink manuscript map produced in preparation for NZMS 44 published map Note from Te Puna record, researched by cataloguer: Details of land ownership copied from 1915 map then updated with red ink Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Ink and pencil on printed map, dissected, linen backed, 59.4 x 81.9 cm.

Date: 1886

By: Buck, William Seldon, 1846-1919; Wyles & Buck (Firm)

Reference: MapColl-832.4796gbbd/1886/Acc.9419

Description: Cadastral map of the Pito-one Town Board, showing sections 1-8 and 79, street layout, property boundaries, numbered residential sections, dwellings, railways, businesses and cemeteries. The town is divided into the west and north east wards, and is bounded by sections 19, 78 (Te Raho Kapawai), 16, 17, 9 and 10 and the Maungaraki Native (Maori) reserve. The map includes a large Public Works Department, the Pito-one Station, a brewery, timber yard, the Gear Company Works and wharf, Marine Retreat Hotel, woollen factory, schools, Wainuiomata waterworks main, Waltonville, the Working Men's Club, Oddfellows Hall, churches, and two Maori cemeteries (urupa) along the esplanade. Names on the map include: Te Ahi Parara, Te Upoko o te Poaka, Mr Tyer, Mr Kelly (shoemaker), Matene Tauwhare, Mr Reston, Mr Manning, Mr Ridler, Mr Chapman, Dr Hector and Mr E Barber. See also similar uncompleted map shelved at MapColl-832.4796gbbd/1886/Acc.9420 Other Titles - Plan of Pito-one Town Board [ms map]. Compiled and drawn from official sources by Wyles & Buck, civil engineers, Wellington, 1886. Inscriptions: Stamped Petone Working Men's Club and Literary Insitute. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on paper, linen backed, 68.5 x 89.8 cm.

Date: 1900 - 1910

By: Gordon Harcourt Ltd

Reference: MapColl-832.4798gbbd/[ca 1900]/Acc.14453

Description: Cadastral map of Silverstream, Hutt Valley, showing numbered sections with acreage, Whiteman's Valley Road, road to the station and Chatsworth Road. Names on properties include Fordyce, Smart, Rudd, O'Sullivan, Jones. Glued to the right bottom corner of the map is a small lithograph of surveyed, numbered sections with acreage, between Whitemans Valley and Hislop roads, with the note 'this block is subdivided and plan deposited as per small litho'. Also glued to the right side of the map is a price list of sections, and stamped on this in pink is 'Thomson & Bron?'. Other Titles - Rough sketch plan of Silverstream Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Lithograph and indelible pencil on paper, linen backed, 65.5 x 57.5 cm.

Date: 1839 - 1840

By: New Zealand Company; Cobham, Samuel, 1799-1881

Reference: MapColl-832.4796a/1839/Acc.15648

Description: Plan of the proposed city of Wellington that was to be located near the mouth of the Hutt River and Petone, Lower Hutt City. The area covers 1361 acres, exclusive of streets and terraces, with 261 acres for government purposes, squares, public buildings, hospitals, schools, markets, wharves, and 1100 acres for settlers for building purposes. The town is laid out in a grid pattern, with the Hutt River running through the centre, and a terrace around the periphery. Several blocks on the plan are allocated for specific purposes, such as government offices, prison, public baths, museum, barracks, president's palace, college of surgeons. Four cemeteries are proposed on the corners of the plan, each of eight acres. Note on mount reads: This proposal was for the establishment of Wellington on the banks of the Hutt River. See also associated lettered at AT 3/1/6, regarding Cobham and the map. This edition is a photocopy from a specially drawn copy, held formally in Government House, Wellington. Catalogue card states a copy is held in strongroom, Parliamentary library. Note on map says the town is to be surrounded by 1100 farms of 100 acres each. Note on map before copying states each blank square is 8 acres. Note on map before copying: Designed by Samuel Cobham, Newgate Street, where plans may be had. Note on map before copying: W Lake, lith, 50, Old Bailey, London. See also second and third photographic copies of lithograph of this map, filed at MapColl-832.4796a/1839/Acc.15647 and Acc.1269. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photocopy, coloured, mounted, 39.3 x 50 cm.

By: Sladden & Pavitt (Firm)

Reference: MapColl-832.47962gbbd/[n.d.]/Acc.8599

Description: Cadastral map of the proposed subdivision of land at the mouth of the Waikanae River into 370 sections with provision for roads, school, recreation and public reserves, a post office. The boundary of one section belonging to J. Watson, has been redrawn in pencil. Total measurements of roads and reserves are listed in acreas and perches. Sections are un-numbered and roads are un-named. A note states that the distance to Paraparaumu Railway Station is two and a half miles and that 50 chains of road to olbe formed to link with the Soldier Settlement. Land adjacent to the proposed settlement belongs to M. W. Donovan. Handwritten note on verso: Leigh Hunt, Dominion Farmers Bldg Pencilled notes on map are of various mathematical sums No. 76 is handwritten in coloured pencil centre left of map Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Pencil on paper, 31.5 x 43.9 cm.

Date: 1873

By: Wyles & Buck (Firm); Jackson, Henry, 1830-1906

Reference: MapColl-832.47gbbd/1873/Acc.10348

Description: Surveying map of the area from Anapaura around the coastline, past Titai Bay, now known as Titahi Bay, and including part of the Porirua Harbour near the entrance. Urukahika Creek is marked. Includes numerous Maori placenames. Refers to boundaries of property belonging to Ellison. The name Hughes is recorded in connection with a boundary peg. Some areas of land include boundaries, names and acreages as follows: Koangaaumu 329 acres, Hira Te Aratangata, transmitted 30th May 1873. S.O.W.454, followed by the name of G. Ellison, 30.5 c. / 298.5. The latter believed added after the surveying map was made Kauaeroa 12a. 2r. 36p. Riria Te Parehuia and Riria Te Kahurangi. Transmitted Febry. 1st 1853 Tutai Paraikete 22a. 2r. 20p. Hareriweti Tangahoe. Transmitted Febry. 1st. 1873 Rangituhi. Claimed by Matengate Hiko. 8a. 2r. 12p. Transmitted July 18th. 1873 Mahinawa No.2. Claimed by Hepirini Kotua. Transmitted Feby 1st. 1873 Te Kenepuru, 124 acres. Ngahuka and others. Transmitted April 12th 1871 Pencilled note written in the vicinity of Putaputa states: Meihana Taipo 55 acres Also included is part of the isthmus now known as Mana, marked as Crown Land. Includes names as follows: Raiha Horomona 71a. 1r. 20p. Pene Koti 72a. 2r. 30p. Wi Nire 16a. 1r. 8p. Hopepe 20a. 2r. 37p. Hohaia 65a. Hanikamu 13a. 3r. 24p. Porirua Sawmills is marked. Surveyors of this map are believed to be Wyles and Buck. This information researched by curator and recorded on catalogue card record Pencilled note on verso states: Porirua lands Substantial note on map, signed by Henry Jackson, Chief surveyor, July 23rd. 1873, gives information about Government surveyors defining the extent of boundaries of Crown and Native Lands. A second note by Henry Jackson, Chief surveyor, gives information about a portion of land already granted to Thos. Ellison. Includes a few pencilled sums in the margin. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and pencil on card, coloured, 68.3 x 102 cm.

Date: 1920 - 1922

By: Scholefield, Guy Hardy, 1877-1963

Reference: MapColl-832.4gmbh/[ca.1922]/Acc.23010

Description: Map with topographical features, from the Ruapai Falls southwards to Kaitoke, depicting the Mount Hector, Mount Holdsworth and Mitre bush tracks (highlighted in red). Also shows rivers, huts, and the contour measurements along the tracks. Stamped on reverse of map: 12 Aug 1920. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink on dressed linen, part coloured, 61 x 42 cm.

Date: 16 October 1867

From: McLean, Donald (Sir), 1820-1877 :Maps from papers

By: O'Neill, Charles Gordon, 1827?-1900; Smith, Bernard, active 1867

Reference: MapColl-832.4gme/1867/Acc.2706

Description: Relief map of the area from Wellington, including Lake Wairarapa following the Ruamahanga River and across to Wanganui, shows the routes of railway lines. The Great Trunk tramway runs from Wellington to Masterton. The Great Northern tramway from Masterton to Wanganui and the Great Northern Alternative Tramway follows the coast via Otaki to join with the Great Northern Tramway to Wanganui. Inns are marked, Captain Smith's Line and Turakina for boats which refers to the river. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and colour wash on card, linen backed, coloured, 97 x 61.1 cm. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - McLean, Donald (Sir), 1820-1877 Papers - MS-Papers-0032.

Date: 1869

By: Campion, Edwin James, 1836?-1913

Reference: MapColl-r832.47gbbd/1869/Acc.24571

Description: Cadastral map, with some topographic features, of the South Makara District from Te Kaminaru, now known as Te Ikamaaaru Bay, Ohao Bay now known as Ohau Bay, Portugese Point and Oterongu Bay now known as Oteranga Bay, Waiariki Creek which adjacent to the site of Mrs. McManaman's house, known as the Old Terawhiti Station, to Cape Terawiti, the Karori Stream, Sinclair Head to Ohiro Bay, now known as Owhiro Bay. Sections are numbered, some with acreages and owners' names. A reference key refers to 82 numbered sections with acreages. Several sections are marked as Crown Grant and includes pencilled numbers, also Native Reserves. References are made to C.T. 64 to 295 and 187/205. A pa site is marked adjacent to Mrs. McManaman's house and Waiariki Peak is named. A boundary fence is marked. Names include Janet ?Drum, J. Locket, Jackson, Furlong, Monaghan, Cately, J. McLeavy, W. Mowbray. Some names are written in pencil, believed added at a later date. Note on catalogue card states: Further ms additions to 1872 Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink, pencil, colourwash, coloured pencil on paper, linen backed, coloured, 125 x 212 cm.

Date: 1872

By: Wyles & Buck (Firm)

Reference: MapColl-832.47gbbd/[1872]/Acc.23008

Description: Surveying map of part of Kapiti Island from Te Rere to Okupe on the eastern side and Onepoto and Arapawaiti on the western side. Includes numerous Maori placenames. Creeks are marked but are unnamed. Numerous pencilled placenames appear to have been added later. A few small blocks of land with boundaries include acreages. Includes a few pencilled sums in the margin. Title partly taken from verso and partly supplied by cataloguer from similar maps produced by the surveyors, Wyles & Buck at the same time. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and pencil on card, 68.2 x 102.5 cm.

Date: December 1905

By: Mantell, Gideon Algernon, 1790-1852

Reference: MapColl-832.4792gbbd/1905/Acc.3196

Description: Cadastral map with some topographic features of thirty-six numbered sections, with acreages and values in pounds sterling, of the area adjacent to Lowry Bay. Sections include prospective purchasers' names and are referred to in a list to the right of the map having the title "Choice of Selection". Sections appear to have been re-numbered. One section is reserved for a septic tank. Includes un-named roads. Names include Guy Williams, Hugh Williams, A. S. Biss, T. H. Valentine, F. H. Latham, S. F. Wright, L. H. Hoare, H. Hanify, Seaton, C. Kebbell, Goring Johnston, W. Turnbull, J. H. Burnes, C. B. Pharazyn, Sidney Johnson, C. J. Johnston, W. G. Johnston, F. J. Grace, R. Turnbull, H. F. Johnston, C. P. Skerrett, John Duncan, J. G. Duncan, T. W. Hislop, W. J. Hislop, H. J. MacLean, J. H. Coates, J. A. Tripe, W. H. Field, F. Dalzeil, J. Pike, N. Maclean, O. S. Watkins. Note on left corner beneath the list states: Liability per share [£ sterling] 1000. Values shewn allow of credits on sale of Point Howard land. Area on plan as cut up area of Point Howard. Date of selection December 1905. Title supplied by Library from pencilled note at head of map added by Curator. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on linen-backed paper, 50 x 42.7 cm. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - Manuscript from the Mantell Papers.

Date: 1872

By: Wyles & Buck (Firm)

Reference: MapColl-832.47gbbd/1872/Acc.6371

Description: Surveying map of Tahoramaurea and Tokomapuna Islands and part of Kapiti Island from Ohoko to Te Rere on the eastern side and Maraetakaroro to Te Oneroa on the western side. Includes numerous Maori placenames and notes referring to land claims, such as Kapiti claim No. 2 claimed by Hare Rewette and others. Kaiwharawhara West No. 3 claimed by J. Cootes and others. Rangatira Kapiti No. 4, 1635 acres, claimed by Tamihana te Rauparaha and others. Ngatitoa are referred to in a note about a removal of a [surveying] pole. Creeks are named and the Tuteremoana government trig station is marked. Numerous pencilled notes appear to have been added later. A rough sketch in pencil has been added to part of Kapiti Island to the south of the area drawn by the surveyor, marked as Te Mingi, labelled as Crown Land, granted to David Brown Esqre. Other acreages are: Te Whi Whi and Rakapau 751 acres. Tamiahana Te Ruaparaha, H'oue Te Okorokutia 751 acres. Small blocks of land with boundaries include names: 73 acres Wi Parata, 50 acres Ngatitoa. Handwritten note on verso states: Kapiti plans. Messrs Wyles & Buck, May 1872 Note on bottom left states: Transmitted to the Chief Surveyor of the Province of Wellington this 13th day of May, 1872. Messrs Wyles & Buck. Licensed surveyors, Wellington, 1872. Includes numerous pencilled sums around the map, and a note in bottom right corner which is difficult to read. Notes under the names of Tahoramarea [sic] and Tokomapuna Islands state: See 1 chain plot. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and pencil on card, 68.6 x 102.3 cm.

Date: 1873

By: Wyles & Buck (Firm)

Reference: MapColl-832.47993gbbd/1873/Acc.6386

Description: Cadastral, surveyed map, with topographical information, of Section 22, Wainuiomata, Wellington. Section is marked 108 (A), with note 'transmitted July 18 1873'. The Wainuiomata Stream runs through the section, and bush is indicated. Northwards and eastwards of the property are the Sections 78 and 21 respectively. Southeast, southwards and southwest of the section is marked Native (Maori) land. Includes several calculations and notes in pencil Other Titles - Section number 22, Wainuiomata, claimed by Karepa Tawake and others Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on paper, 68.7 x 51.2 cm