Places

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: 1884-1885 (1934)

From: Anderson family : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-10737-3

Description: An account of a visit to New Zealand in 1884-1885 written by Georgina Gertrude Anderson. Anderson describes the experiences of herself and her mother, sailing on the `Doric', arriving in Wellington, going to Wanganui by land, the wedding of Anderson's sister at Wanganui and then travelling to the South Island via Palmerston North, Masterton and Wellington, sailing to Christchurch, back to Wanganui, the Pink and White Terraces, Cambridge, Rotorua, the Blue and Green Lakes, Taupo, Tarawera, and their voyage back to England on the `Rimukaka'. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

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: 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: [ca 1900-1911]

From: Polynesian Society: Records

Reference: MS-Papers-1187-044

Description: Contains a 6-page notebook of songs and chants with a note at the beginning by S P Smith saying `sent to me by G H Davies, Karore April, 1911'. In Maori the notebook includes notes on Kaioraora (cursing songs) by Topeora, and a waiata `E pa to hau ke Te Wairau e'. Inside the back cover is a copy of a letter in Maori from S P Smith to Whatahoro, New Plymouth 29 August 1911. Several pages relating to legend, waiata and other matters in several hands. Legends include Mataora, Tumatauenga and Kongomaraeroa; Tura and Whiro; Tamatea and the moa; Mataoho; Maui; Tane and others. Some of this material may be from a Ngati Porou source; One section is headed `Waiata a Te Whatu', and there are various waiata among the text which Davies claims have been sung before the Maori Land Court in the Hawkes Bay area. There is also an explanation in Maori and English of the expression `Ariki tapairu' signed by Rawiri Te Rangi Rangikauri. A covering letter from Davies to S P Smith, dated 18 Jul 1902, offering them to the Polynesian Society for publication. There is also an undated note from Elsdon Best to Smith forwarding a letter from Tamahau (Mahupuku?), sent by Davies for publication. An unsigned paper in Maori is probably the letter referred to. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

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: 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: 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

Date: 1946 - 1949

By: Horowhenua Agricultural, Pastoral and Industrial Association

Reference: Eph-A-SHOW-Horowhenua-1946/1949

Description: Includes: Horowhenua Boys' & Girls' Agricultural Club [show] programme, 6 December 1946. Forty-first annual show. Levin, 31 January - 1 February 1947. Schedule Forty-third annual show. Showgrounds Levin, 28-29 January 1949. Schedule of classes Quantity: 3 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Booklets, sizes around 217 x 142 mm. Provenance: Estate of Margaret Malcolm Hall, 2003.

Date: Between 1923 and 1928

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

Reference: Pan-1371-F

Description: Panoramic view of a large field of flax plants, trees and hills in the background. Possibly in the Horowhenua area. Taken by Robert Percy Moore Source of descriptive information - Location possibly Manawatu-Wanganui Region, from other photographs in Moore's numerical sequence (RPM-0683) Inscriptions: No marginal notes - Flax cultivation. No. 683. N.Z. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Panoramic negative 24.7 x 110.0 cm

Date: [1921-1924]

From: Field, William Hughes, 1861-1944 : Papers

Reference: 73-128-085

Description: Identified persons entered under Name; includes correspondence and clippings re Horowhenua Racing Club, letters from JH re Australian Jockey Club and petition of the Dixon Investment Company Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1930-1939

From: Nightingall/Morrell :Albums, negatives, prints and transparencies taken by Jack and Theo Nightingall

Reference: PAColl-7167-12

Description: Airplanes associated with the Wellington Aero Club including photos taken during a flight over Wellington, also the flying boat "Centaurus". Nightingall family and friends. People on beaches. A grave covered with wreaths. New Zealand and other boxers. The clock tower at Blenheim. The New Zealand Centennial Exhibition, Rongotai, Wellington. The flax industry and coastal landscape views Quantity: 104 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 18 July 1881

By: Coom, John, 1844-1921; New Zealand. Public Works Department; New Zealand. Ministry of Works

Reference: MapColl-832.4gme/1881/Acc.37108-37112

Description: One photocopy of the map cover and four photocopies of P.W.D. survey plan 8555 comprising Sheets 1, 4, 7, 8. Sheets 2, 3, 5 and 6 were not copied. Sheet 1 is of the proposed route of the railway line from the 20 mile mark at Paekakariki to the 21 mile mark. Sheet 4 is from the 23 to 24 mile mark. Sheet 7 is from the 26 mile mark, near Paraparaumu, to the 27 mile mark. Sheet 8 is from the 27 to 28 mile mark. The starting point of this mileage is the Wellington Main Station. Includes references to telegraph lines and the site of the Paekakariki Station, watercourses - dry in summer and the relief of each area. The location of Lynch's is marked. A cross sectional plan of the same area is included with references to level crossings, watercourses, box drain and pipe sizes, streamlet pipes and streams to be diverted. Other Titles - Wellington and Foxton railway; Paekakariki - Horowhenua trial line Quantity: 4 map(s) on four sheets. Physical Description: Photocopies, scale [1:2 376], sheets 46 x 61.3 cm. Provenance: Handwritten note states: Donated by Ministry of Works, Jan. 1975.

Date: 1958 - 1968

By: Horowhenua County (N.Z.). County Council

Reference: MapColl-832.43eac/[ca.1963]/Acc.1257

Description: District planning map of Horowhenua County, showing reviewed district scheme, from Linton, southwards to Waikanae Road, westwards to the coast and eastwards to the neighbouring county boundries. Shows boundaries, roads, ridings, highways, townships, rivers, Levin, Otaki, Shannon, Waikanae, state-owned indigenous forests and the North island main trunk railway line. Several settlements are numbered (1-10; without reference). Shows research station, radio station, race course, reserves, cemeteries and proposed road. Written on bottom corners of map (before copying): 50/56. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Diazo photoprint, scale indeterminable, 77.1 x 142.5 cm.

Date: 1950

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

Reference: MapColl-832.43cdc/1950/Acc.9111-9119

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 Kiwitea Stream. Notes about proposed work are referred to in key. The eight sheets are an enlargement of the key sheet and include greater detail of proposed works for stopbanks, rock protection, flood levels,vegetation to be removed and existing and proposed levels which are all referred to in keys. 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, 12/10/50 Scale on Key sheet is [1:63 360] and on Sheets 1-8 [1:15 840] Maps drawn and traced by E. Sinclair on 12.10.50 and 13.10.50 Quantity: 2 map(s) The first map is the index map which details the layout of the remaining 8 sheets comprising the second map. Physical Description: Diazo print, linen backed, scales vary, 49.2 x 91.8 cm. and 165.4 x 343 cm. on sheets 74.4 x 94.6 cm.