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From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 : Papers and diaries

Reference: MS-Papers-0261-02/3

Description: Articles - An ancient outrigger float from a Re Horo swamp, Western Wellington; and a patu type, attributable to the Ngatimamoe culture from the Horowhenua-Manawatu area, Western Wellington Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 3 January 1882

By: New Zealand. Public Works Department; Archives New Zealand

Reference: MapColl-832.4gme/1881/Acc.4842

Description: A hand-drawn copy of a topographic map of P.W.D. survey plan 8554 for the proposed route of the railway line from Paekakariki to Wareroa clearing in the Horowhenua on the Foxton line. In two areas an alternative railway line is drawn and all railway lines, not recommended and recommended, are referred to in a reference key. A cross sectional plan of the same area is included. Other Titles - Wellington and Foxton railway; Paekakariki - Horowhenua sketch plan trial line Handwritten note on left of map states: The starting point of this mileage is 7 miles, 3.05 chains from Wellington Main Station Stamp on verso states: National Archives, Group W, PW 8554, 1881 Note on bottom right states: Copy of P.W.D. 8554. This is a hand drawn manuscript map Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and colourwash on dressed linen, coloured, scale [1:28 512], 55.22 x 191.5 cm

Date: 1951 - 1954

By: Manawatu Catchment Board and Regional Water Board; Evans, P G, active 1948; Sinclair, E M, active 1948-1967; Pirie, L W, active 1954

Reference: MapColl-832.43gbbd/1951/Acc.9705-9014

Description: The index map, Sheet N, of the scheme for the Lower Manawatu area begins at the mouth of the Manawatu River, reaching as far as Ashhurst and the Kiwitea Stream. The scheme for the Oroua River is also included from the junction near Rangiotu to the vicinity of Kiwitea Stream. Notes about stopbanks, boundaries, railways and classes of valuation are referred to in a key. An extensive valuation table, entitled Rate Yield of Zone Districts includes information about twelve disticts, their areas and capital value of classes. The eight sheets, numbered 1a to 8a, are enlargements of Sheet N showing rural properties adjacent to the rivers, which are divided into classes according to their valuation and referred to in a key. Each property is numbered and includes the owner's name and acreage. Notes on each sheet state that the maps were compiled from Valuation Rolls 3/12 to 3/24 and 1399, 1402, 1425, 1428, 1432, 1441-2, 1476, 1478. Includes named streets, State Highways 1, 12, 30 and 97 as well as the Main Trunk Railway Line and deviation near Longburn. Three amended maps on Sheet 9a are of parts of Sheets 1a. 2a. 5a. Manawatu Catchment Board Plan no. 1/80 has been crossed out on all maps and 514 inserted before copying Originals signed by P.G. Evans, Chief Engineer, 7/12/51, 16/12/52, 12/12/54. Sheet 9a is dated 12/12/54. It was drawn and traced by L.W. Pirie and checked by P.G. Evans. Scale on Sheet N is [1:63 360] and on Sheets 1a to 9a [1:15 840]. Quantity: 5 map(s) on ten sheets. The first map is the index map which details the layout of eight sheets comprising the second map. The remaining three amended maps are on the tenth sheet. Physical Description: Diazo print, linen backed, scales vary, 55.1 x 95.3 cm. and smaller, and 135 x 342 cm., sheets 76 x 93.5 cm.

Date: [ca 1910-1950s]

From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 : Papers and diaries

Reference: MSO-Papers-0261-10/18B

Description: Contents: 1942 annotated wall calendar; map showing place-names and occupation sites of Eastern Palliser Bay; diagrams of Maori artifacts found in Lake Horowhenua and from shore near Te Hou Pa; sketch of N-W part of Lake Horowhenua showing position of Mangaroa Pa etc; artifacts from Mangaroa Pa mound and adjacent swamps; sketch plan of former Kirikiri Kainga; map of North Island showing sites giving archeological evidence of the progressive migration of the ancient Wiataha from northern most New Zealand to Cook Strait; sketch of triangular adze from Titahi Bay, Porirua; map showing tribal and hapu areas of Horowhenua; map of Lake Horowhenua and environs showing Maori place names and sites; plan of Pipiriki Pa, Lake Horowhenua; sketch plan of Waipata Island Pa, Lake Horowhenua; map of Mangaroa Pa mound and environs; plan etc of Kikopiri whare-whakairo at Muhurioa West, near Ohau; Lake Papaitonga, Otaki showing place-names and sites; diagrams of Moawhango skull; tracing of Rimutaka Range and S-W hill system & Tararua Range showing major features and tramping data; maps, diagrams and plans of Hawkes Bay and Manawatu Gorge; diagrams, plans, sections of various Wellington and Wairarapa fault lines; map of lower course of Waianakaura River, N-E Otago; various geological maps of Tararua Ranges (including panorama from Te Paki, near Shannon); printed map showing survey districts of Otago Land District, and of Southland Land District; plan of subdivision of Te Rauawa Station at Ohau, 1920; sale notice for Kawiu Estate, Levin, Oct 1919 (owned by Lindsay McDonald; plan of Heatherlea Estate for auction sale, Sep 1918 (estate of late J R McDonald of Levin); map of New Zealand showing railways open for traffic, 1902; map showing Napier Harbour Board proposed inner harbour extension and reclamation areas, 1919; several maps showing physical configuration of Horowhenua in past times, 1910

Date: [19--]

From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 : Papers and diaries

Reference: MS-Papers-0261-35/2

Description: Notes taken from published and manuscript sources mainly concerning pre-history, Horowhenua, Waikaremoana, Kapiti (Otaki), and Wairoa districts. Includes extracts from Otaki Land Court minute books, Old Wairoa, Horowhenua Commission, and the Polynesian Society Journal. Also includes whakapapa copied from Mitchell's "Takitimu", with some notes; and extracts from the report of Charles H Kettle (assistant surveyor to the New Zealand Co.) regarding the Manawatu, Wairarapa and Hutt Vally districts. Kettle was guided by the Ngati Raukawa chief Te Ahukaramu. Quantity: 1 folder(s) (3 vol).

Date: 1945

By: Manawatu Catchment Board and Regional Water Board; Wilkinson, P R, active 1946-1949

Reference: MapColl-832.43cdc/1945/Acc.9973

Description: Manawatu Catchment Board key plan for records and plans, plan no. Misc. 50, showing numbered catchment areas and drainage districts. The catchment areas included are Manawatu, Oroua, Pohangina, Tiraumea, Mangatainoka, Mangahau, and Horowhenua. The drainage districts are Oroua River, Sluggish River, Manawatu, Moutoa, Makerua and Buckley. Names rivers and streams and includes contour lines. Plan number on map has been changed from Misc. 5 to Misc. 50, before copying. Drawn and traced by P R Wilkinson, registered surveyor, 12.11.45. Original signed by Malley, Engineer, 13 11 [19]45. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Diazo print, linen backed, scale [1:253 440], 54.6 x 74.4 cm.

Date: 1950

By: Manawatu Catchment Board and Regional Water Board

Reference: MapColl-832.43cdc/[ca.1950]/Acc.9268

Description: Manawatu Catchment Board scheme plan showing stopbanks and floodway for the Manawatu River in the Moutoaa and Makerua district, near Foxton and Shannon. Shows plan for the stopbanks and flood for the manawatu River and the Tokomaru Stream as well as the flood bypass and sluice gates. Map shows localities of Foxton, Shannon, Moutoa, Buckley and Makerua. Identifies a flax area and the main trunk railway. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Diazo print, linen backed, scale indeterminable, 73 x 71.4 cm.

Date: 1878 - 1925

By: W B Chennells & Company; Masterton Public Library

Reference: MapColl-Collection-Chennells

Description: Contains both published and unpublished maps, mostly land subdivision plans and mainly of the Wairarapa area but a number of the plans relate to Wellington, Wanganui, Hawke's Bay, Gisborne, Horowhenua, Tauranga, Rotorua, Taumarunui, Pahiatua, Ohuka, Auckland and Motueka Quantity: 84 manuscript map(s). 91 map(s) published. Physical Description: Lithographs and works on paper Finding Aids: Some of the published maps are catalogued on National Library Catalogue; the rest are still awaiting cataloguing - contact staff for details. Processing information: Maps were originally held in a folio

Date: 1916-1921

From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 :Photographs of New Zealand geology, geography, and the Maori history of Horowhenua

Reference: PA1-o-009

Description: Album (1), 1916-1921. Tararuas and Mangahao Hydroelectric power construction (images 1-58). See also Album (2), 1921-1922, Mangahao Hydroelectric Power Scheme (images 59-122), at PA1-q-001. Black and white photographs of various areas in the Tararua Range, including views of the high peaks, the Mangaore Stream, the Horowhenua lowland area from the ridge leading up to Te Paki trig station, the Arapeti Valley from the site of the future Tokomaru Dam (part of the Mangahao Hydroelectric scheme), and the remnants of the Shannon Land & Sawmilling Company sawmill in the Arapeti Valley. Views of a waterfall on the Tokomaru River which was submerged when the dam was completed; views of the jig tramway which connected the terminus of the service road with the bottom of the Mangahao Valley (450 ft descent, approximately 1 in 2 grade); sinking a shaft to test rock formation preparatory to construction of the power scheme.

Date: 1948

By: Manawatu Catchment Board and Regional Water Board; Wilkinson, P R, active 1946-1949; Sinclair, E M, active 1948-1967

Reference: MapColl-832.43cdc/1948/Acc.9874-9875

Description: Sheet one is a planning map of the Otaki area from the sea to the Main Trunk Line and State Highway One. Includes numerous notes of improvements to be made to the environs of the Otaki River and nearby streams. New and old shingle banks at the river mouth are marked. The Old Coach Road from Otaki to Foxton is named. Sheet two is a planning map of the Otaki River from the railway bridge towards the Tararua Range, between Hautere and Rahui Roads. Includes numerous notes of improvements and the site of the present and proposed river channels. A small cross sectional drawing indicates the width of the ultimate improved channel and the maximum flood line. Work already completed and proposed work are referred to in a key on both maps. Plan number 10/9 has been crossed out on both maps and 246 inserted before copying The original Sheet 1 signed by P.G. Evans, Chief Engineer, 7/9/48 and Sheet 2 signed as per Sheet 1 and dated 4/8/48 Quantity: 2 map(s). Physical Description: Diazo print, linen backed, scale [1:7 920], 72.4 x 86.9 cm.

Date: 1906-1936

From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 :Photographs of New Zealand geology, geography, and the Maori history of Horowhenua

Reference: PA1-q-006

Description: Album related to farming operations, stock and general development at Sonoma (North Block), sections 3E No. 4 & No 2, Blocks VI & VII, Waiopehu S.D., Horowhenua; and Woodside, section 42, Block 11, Waiopehu S.D., Queen Street East, Levin. Photographs dated between 1906 and 1936. Both sections owned by members ot the Adkin family. Scenes in 1914 showing the site of a sawmill owned by P Bartholomew, which was removed when the timber had been cleared. Shows the land from first bush clearance, felling of bush and burn-off, to arable fields and crops, including growing of swedes and potatoes. Also shows construction of a traffic bridge over the Makahika River.

Date: [1950?]

By: Rolston, Richard, 1887-1961

Reference: MS-Papers-2092

Description: Fair-copied journal describes Maori and Pacific Island artifacts discovered or purchased, and field trips, chiefly in Horowhenua district, 1945-1950 Levin farmer and amateur archaeologist Quantity: 1 folder(s) (96 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph (photocopy)

From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 : Papers and diaries

Reference: MSI-Papers-0261-10/13

Description: Maps and tracings disclosing Maori place names, canoe landing sites (Nga urunga waka), pa sites, history and some archaeological information.

Date: 18 July 1883

By: Coom, John, 1844-1921; New Zealand. Public Works Department; McLeod, Norman Colin, 1921-

Reference: MapColl-832.4gme/1881/Acc.37113-14

Description: Photocopies of P.W.D. survey plan 8554 for the proposed route of the railway line from Paekakariki to Wareroa clearing in the Horowhenua on the Foxton line. In two areas an alternative railway line is drawn which is not recommended. Recommended railway lines are referred to in a reference key. A cross sectional plan of the same area is included. Other Titles - Wellington and Foxton railway; Paekakariki - Horowhenua sketch plan trial line Handwritten note on left of map states: The starting point of this mileage is 7 miles, 3.05 chains from Wellington Main Station. [Initials indecipherable], 3/8/81. Handwritten note on verso states: Copy of Public Works Department map. Donated by N.C. McLeod, Commissioner of Works, Jan. 1975. Quantity: 1 map(s) on two sheets. Physical Description: Photocopies, scale [1:31 680], 30.7 x 109 cm, sheets 46 x 61.3 cm.

Date: 1945 - 1924 - 1947

By: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964

Reference: MapColl-Collection-Adkin

Description: Published map of the Hutt Valley with ms annotations of Maori place names and sites possibly used as draft for Map VII in G L Adkin 'The great harbour of Tara', Christchurch [N.Z.]: Whitcombe and Tombs, 1959, pp. 126-7 Manuscript draft of map with Maori placenames in Otaki area drawn for 'Horowhenua' by G L Adkin, 1948 2 manuscript maps of the Tararua ranges compiled by H.R.Francis, 1924. Quantity: 4 map(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper, lithograph Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 Papers and diaries - Reference: MS-Papers-0261.

Date: 1950

By: Manawatu Catchment Board and Regional Water Board; Sinclair, E M, active 1948-1967

Reference: MapColl-832.43cdd/1953/Acc.9976-9980

Description: The key sheet of the scheme for the Lower Manawatu River begins at the mouth of the river reaching as far as Ashhurst and the Pohangina River. The scheme for the Oroua River is also included, from the junction near Rangiotu to the vicinity of Feilding. Notes about proposed work are referred to in key. This base map has been used to indicate the flood of January 1953, ponded areas, overflows and ponded volumes, also referred to in a key. The four sheets held by the Alexander Turnbull Library are part of an enlargement of the key sheet and include greater detail of proposed and existing stopbanks, rock protection, willow protection, proposed cuts, existing and proposed levels, flood levels and the berm to be lowered. existing and proposed levels which are all referred to in keys. Added to these base maps are shaded areas representing the January 1953 flood, ponded areas, overflows and ponded volumes, referred to in a key. Note on bottom centre of the Key Sheet reads: To be read in conjunction with Plan 555 Manawatu Catchment Board Plan no. 1/80 on map has been crossed out and 392 inserted before copying Original signed by P.G. Evans, Chief Engineer, 13/10/50 Scale on Key sheet is [1:63 360] and on Sheets 4,5,6,8 [1:15 840] Maps drawn and traced by E. Sinclair on 28.9.50, 3.10.50, 12.10.50, 13.10.50, Title supplied by cataloguer Quantity: 2 map(s) The first map is the index map (Key Sheet) which details the layout of the 8 sheets comprising the second map. The Alexander Turnbull Library holds the Key Sheet and Sheets 4,5,6,8 only. Physical Description: Diazo print, linen backed, coloured, scales vary, 48.6 x 91.5 cm. and 134.7 x 257.2 cm. on sheets 74.8 x 95.2 cm.

Date: 1955

By: Manawatu Drainage Board

Reference: MapColl-832.43cdc/ca.1955/Acc.9690

Description: Map of the area from the junction of the Manawatu and Oroua Rivers to Bunnythorpe township, including named drains. Junctions of drains appear to be numbered. Creeks are named, roads are marked as are Main Highways and the railway line. Some names may be of owners of properties across which the drains run. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Diazo print, linen backed, scale indeterminable, 37.9 x 76.8 cm.

Date: [19--]

From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 : Papers and diaries

Reference: MSI-Papers-0261-10/11B

Description: Large quantity of unchecked maps and diagrams, many on tracing paper, of Maori plaace names, pa sites and other geographical, geological and historical features. Includes locations of early archaeological finds (Maori).

Date: 1970 - 1979

Reference: MapColl-832.47962fbo/[197-?]/Acc.29590

Description: Drawn on a base map, the annotations depict the following existing and proposed boundaries in the vicinity of the Kapiti Coast, from Te Horo, southwards to Paraparaumu, Paekakariki, and Horokiri, showing the existing county, city and riding boundaries, and the proposed borough and ward boundaries. Also shows the area proposed area for exclusion from the Hutt County and inclusion in the Horowhenua County and the Otaki - Te Horo Riding. The reference key has been glued to the bottom left corner of the map. Base map: L & S 177, NZ Cadastral map, Wellington Area ([Wellington], [Department of Lands & Survey], [s.d.]). Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Ink, coloured, on lithograph, with attached reference key, scale 1:63 360, 68.5 x x 73 cm.

Date: Between 1923 and 1928

From: Moore, Robert Percy, 1881-1948 :Panoramic photographs of New Zealand

Reference: Pan-2260-F

Description: Panoramic view of a large field of flax plants, hills in the background. Flock of sheep in a field of rough grass in the foreground, river behind the field of flax. Probably in the Horowhenua area. Taken by Robert Percy Moore Source of descriptive information - Location probably near Foxton, with the Manawatu River visible. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Panoramic negative 19.7 x 131.5 cm