Places

Date: ca 1898-1905

By: Parker, Daniel, active 1890-1911; Main, William, 1934-2023

Reference: PAColl-7431

Description: Photographs of Kamo (Whangarei), Rodney County and Coromandel, taken, probably in the 1900s, by Daniel P Parker of Coromandel. Includes views of the construction on a timber dam (probably in Coromandel), Coromandel Public Hospital, Kennedy Bay (Coromandel), a stream crossing between Opitonui and Coromandel, bush camps in the Coromadel district and a traffic bridge in Rodney County. Daniel P Parker is recorded in the Wise's Post Office directories as an engineer in Coromandel from 1902 to 1930. Between 1906 and 1911 he is also recorded as a photographer. Quantity: 22 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 1864 - 1865

From: Illustrated London news :Clippings related to New Zealand [ca 1842-1890]

By: Harris, A, active 1864; Martin, Albin, 1812?-1888; Illustrated London news (Newspaper)

Reference: E-106-f-039-2

Description: Shows a man on horseback to the right, approaching flat land at the edge of Coromandel Harbour, houses, hills and the harbour in the distance Possibly based on a watercolour in the Library's collection by A. Harris, reference number B-035-009. However the associated text states that the set of Coromandel views is 'from sketches by Mr Allen Martin'. This may be an error for Albin Martin. A. Harris may have copied his view from the Illustrated London news, not supplied the original. Other Titles - Kapanga Flat Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Wood engraving, 150 x 240 mm

Date: 1951

From: Forbes, Josephine K, 1917-2005 :[John Lysaght Moore and Sophie Augusta Moore art works].

Reference: E-731

Description: Includes pencil sketches of Waiotahi Beach Opotiki 21/12/57; Waihau Bay 24/12/57; pohutukawa near the guest house at Waihau Bay 25/12/57; [pohutukawa at] Waihau Bay 28/12/57; seagulls; Waihau Bay 2/1/58; Waihau Bay 4/1/58; above Long Bay Coromandel; north of Tapu 18/12/58; Kikowhakarere Xmas Eve 1958; Otaina Bay; Kuaotunu. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Croxley Li-Flat artist's sketch block, spiralbound with 23 leaves, each 190 x 275 mm.

Date: 1897

By: Philips, John I, active 1897

Reference: MapColl-832.15enc/1897/Acc.10341

Description: Drawn on a Department of Lands and Survey template, depicts residence site for J C Fraser at Hauraki Associated Gold Reefs, II Coromandel survey district. Property area is 0:2:00 acres, and identified as 'F'. 'Date of appeal Feb 9th 1897; Miner's Right no. 6106 Jan 20, 1897; granted 12.5.97'. Map signed by surveyor 26.1.97. Marked '145/97 C'. Marked '2492, 12.5.97'. Marked '24' in lower right corner. Template map: [Survey plan map], Department Lands and Survey, 18--. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on paper, linen backed, scale [1: 792], 39 x 25 cm.

Date: 1949

Reference: MapColl-832.15gbbd/1949/Acc.35756

Description: Map shows Wynyardton North, the Pukepoto block, Pt allot 33 Kapanga parish, Pt OLC 32 (Pt. Keven's grant), numbered sections within each street block, D.P. and C.T. numbers, deed's plan H25, and the main road through the area which has text 'Public Road Certificate by Chief Surveyor No. 1596'. 'Approved for the purposes of Sec. 24 'Reserves and other Lands Disposal Act, 1949' is not signed by Chief Surveyor. Note reads 'Lands coloured green hereon are Pts OLC 32 comprised in CT 894/181 and CT 569/49 and subject to a right of Way created by Con. 24 (D1.26). Note coloured shading not visible on this copy. 'File. 14/110' Other Titles - section Other Titles - survey district Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Diazo photoprint, scale [1: 1 584], 81 x 79 cm.

Date: 1968

By: Taylor, Walter Douglas, active 1968

Reference: MS-Papers-0303

Description: An article about experiences as a Depression relief-worker in a road building gang in the Coromandel district, circa 1932 Quantity: 1 folder(s) (6 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript

Date: 1880 - 1890

From: Willis, Archibald Dudingston (Firm) :N. Z. Christmas cards. - Wanganui ; A.D. Willis [1886 or later].

Reference: E-068-017-1

Description: A circular view of Coromandel township from the hills behind, looking out to sea, framed by a red-berried plant, possibly cotoneaster. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chomolithograph 104 x 72 mm on album page ca 137 x 180 mm

Date: 1949

Reference: MapColl-832.15gbbd/1949/Acc.35755

Description: Map shows Kingstone suburb, blocks including Ngorongoro and Te Kono, part of Kapanga Parish, depicting numbered sections within named street blocks, D.P. and C.T. numbers and public roads. The text 'Approved for the purposes of Sec. 24 'Reserves and other Lands Disposal Act, 1949'' is not signed by Chief Surveyor. Note reads 'Lands coloured green and burnt sienna hereon are public roads..' Note coloured shading not visible on this copy. 'File. 14/110' Other Titles - section Other Titles - survey district Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Diazo photoprint, scale [1: 1 584], 81 x 79 cm.

Date: 1956. 1976

From: Einhorn family :Photographs

Reference: PA12-7984

Description: North Island trips. Einhorn family holidays on the Coromandel Peninsula in 1956 and 1976. Photographed by Helmut Einhorn Quantity: 23 colour original transparency/ies.

Date: 1864 - 1865

From: Illustrated London News :[Scrapbook of clippings relating to New Zealand 1860s]

By: Harris, A, active 1864; Martin, Albin, 1812?-1888; Illustrated London news (Newspaper)

Reference: E-372-f-020

Description: Shows a man on horseback to the right, approaching flat land at the edge of Coromandel Harbour, houses, hills and the harbour in the distance Possibly based on a watercolour in the Library's collection by A. Harris, reference number B-035-009. However the associated text states that the set of Coromandel views is 'from sketches by Mr Allen Martin'. This may be an error for Albin Martin. A. Harris may have copied his view from the Illustrated London news, not supplied the original. Other Titles - Kapanga Flat Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Wood engraving, 155 x 235 mm

Date: 1908

By: Ward, Percy, active 1908

Reference: MapColl-832.15gbfd/1908/Acc.9491

Description: Drawn on a New Zealand Survey Department template, annotations depict the mining site of Crown land on block IV, Coromandel survey district, as surveyed in 1908. Shows acreage of over 98 acres, labelled as Coromandel Limited SQC, as well as unoccupied ground surrounding the site. 'Entered on Mining block IV Coromandel S.D.' 'RFK 15/12/08' 'Approved CR Pollen, for Chief Surveyor 19.12.8' 'No. 7313'. Includes dates received and examined. 'To Mr J K Thompson 11 12 08' Template map: 'Mining plan' New Zealand Survey Department, 18--. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on card, scale [1: 7920], 48 x 47 cm.

Date: [ca 1890s-1940s]

By: Vine, H R, active 1939

Reference: PAColl-6604

Description: The collection covers mining buildings; interior machinery including the use of scales and smelting; miners both at work and posed for the camera; panning for gold; mine railways and the carts used on them; general views of the area; and other houses and buildings in the area. Also included are the building of the power house for the Talisman Gold Mining Company in Karangahake, a gold mine battery possibly in Karangahake, and a coach pulled by five horses possibly in the Karangahake district. The dating is from the vehicles in some of the images and the geographical area is from information in the negative accession register. Photographer possibly H R Vine. Arrangement: Negatives housed at 1/4-015702, 015704 to 015711 and 015713 to 015774; 1/2-023583 to 023585 Quantity: 68 b&w original negative(s) film. 3 b&w original negative(s) glass. Physical Description: Film and glass negatives

Date: 1881-1901

By: McNeill, Alexander Richard, 1881-

Reference: MS-Papers-3541

Description: Describes Coromandel and the Upper Township, including individual residents from ca 1881 to 1901. Plan includes key to location of various buildings and dwellings. Also include life of McNeill and his family background. Accompanying material - Plan of Upper Township, Coromandel Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 1 folder(s) (22 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (photocopy)

Date: 13 July 1896

By: Jones family

Reference: MS-Papers-4320

Description: Letter describes in detail the town and harbour at Whangapoua, the schoolroom and his living quarters, the availability of food supplies, his cooking habits etc. Thomas R Jones taught for one year in 1896-1897 at the small school at Whangapoua on the Coromandel Peninsula. Quantity: 1 folder(s) (2pp on 1 leaf). Physical Description: Holograph Provenance: Found in book bequeathed to donor by Mrs MJ Conway (nee MacLarin, ca 1985) Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Mrs C Goggin, Wellington, 1990

Date: 1852 - 1867

From: New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs Centennial Publications Branch :Maps from Historical Atlas

By: New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey

Reference: MapColl-CHA-7/4/5-Acc.38871

Description: Identifies first discovery of gold in New Zealand 1852 and first discovery of gold in Thames, 1867. Also shows coal mines - MacDonald, Rotowaro, Pukemiro, Wilton and Martha coal mines. Base map - Department of Lands and Survey 1937 Quantity: 1 map(s) with ms annotations. Physical Description: Ink and colour on cream paper. Scale [ca. 1:1 000 000] 72.8 x 96 cm. Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1866

From: New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs Centennial Publications Branch :Maps from Historical Atlas

By: New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey

Reference: MapColl-CHA-7/4/10-Acc.38876

Description: Identifies in burnt sienna, goldfields in the Coromandel 1866. Base map - Department of Lands and Survey 1937 Quantity: 1 map(s) with ms annotations. Physical Description: Ink and colour on cream paper. Scale [ca. 1:1 000 000] 72.8 x 96 cm. Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1896

By: Brown, C, active 1896

Reference: MapColl-832.15enc/1896/Acc.10339

Description: Survey map of the residence site of applicant W.H. Ward, block II, Coromandel survey district, showing neighbouring 'New Kapanga' and 'Britannia S.C.'. Shows creek running through property, which is 0a.3r.33p., and dwelling position. Mark on pegs II. Signed by surveyor. '16.4.'96'. Written on map is '92' in bottom right corner, and '17?/96 C' in top right corner. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on paper, linen backed, scale [1:1 584], 51 x 35 cm.

Date: 7 Jul 1868-22 Jan 1869

From: Donaldson, Marsha Penelope, 1945-: Collection

By: Bent, Robert, active 1868-1879

Reference: MS-Papers-4733

Description: Comprises transcription by Marsha Donaldson of shipboard diary kept by Bent on board the `Siam' (1868-1869) to Auckland, during his time in Coromandel and return voyage of the Siam. Includes index Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 folder(s) (28 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript

Date: 1921-1935

By: Inglis, Urquhart Brand, -1947

Reference: qMS-1037

Description: Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Typescript (27 cm; light brown cloth)

Date: 1888

Reference: Eph-B-GOLD-1888-01

Description: Single sheet reports on the company's profits and dividends, as well as the works carried out: tunnelling, rising and sinking, and the new reefs being worked on - mention is made of the Tribute lode and the Poverty Reef. The amount of gold from the mine for the year was 640 ounces. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Letterpress on sheet, 342 x 215 mm.