Places

Date: 1890

By: Smith, L I, active 1890

Reference: MapColl-832.45cba/[ca. 1890]/Acc.28696

Description: Map of the Kopuaranga District, showing topographical features, trig points and rivers and streams. Indicates various qualities of farming land, forest, and Crown land. Shows Rakauhamu stream; Wangaehu River and Koruaranga River, an old pa site near the Kopuaranga River; tracks and a homestead. '10' written top right corner. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on dressed linen, irregular shape, scale [1:31 680], 32.2 x 38.2 cm. Provenance: Donated, source unknown

Date: 1960 - 1969

By: Gordon H Burt Ltd

Reference: MapColl-832.4792gbbd/[196-?]/Acc.37776

Description: A base map of Wainui sewerage disposal scheme has been used to show the treatment works, the sites of the pump, gravity sewer and outfall, some of which are referred to in a key. The area of the map is from the Hutt River and Seaview Road following the coastline to the Baring Head lighthouse. Bays and settlements are named, as is Ward Island. Somes Island is marked but is unnamed. Inland, Fitzherbert and Moores Valley Road are named, as is the settlement of Wainuiomata. Sugarloaf and Mount Grace are marked, as is a site of a cottage, a grass paddock and an area of gorse. Gollans Stream and the Orongorongo River are named. The Wainuiomata River is unnamed, and an adjacent track or road is marked which the line of sewage system follows to the outfall at Fitzroy Bay. Subdivisions between Gollans Stream and the Orongotongo River are numbered with some acreages and owners' names. Names include ED, Boys' Brigade, W.C. Water Supply Board, Petrie, Bruce Galbraith, D. Harding, C. Burden, J. K. Jackson. Base map: [Lower Hutt from Seaview road to Baring Head with Wainuimata]. Wellington [N.Z.], Gordon H. Burt Ltd, [196-?] Note on verso states: Early plan of Wainui & possible sewage sites Note on verso states: Mr O'Driscoll (Rates) Stamp on verso states: Print by Gordon H. Burt Ltd., 160 Lambton Quay, Wellington Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Ink, pencil and colourwash on a diazo print, coloured, scale not given, 80.2 x 49.1 cm.

Date: 1886 - 1887

By: Wyles, Henry Foord, 1841-1893; Buck, William Seldon, 1846-1919

Reference: MapColl-832.4799gbbd/Kh/1886/Acc.6355

Description: Survey map of sections along the Wellington to Porirua road at Khandallah. The sum total of the acreages of the roads is included in a note. Part of the Wellington and Manawatu Railway is marked. Sections are numbered, include acreages and measurements. Adjacent sections include Native Reserves, also the names of Mrs. White and Mr. Izard. Surveying details include Kaiwhara East trig Statement of certification handwritten on bottom left of map is signed by H. Foord Wyles and E. W. Mills, and includes New Zealand stamp duty and the stamp of the Survey Office, Wellington Handwritten note on verso states: Khandallah Handwritten note on bottom left of map states: 10/76 Mrs White, Porirua Other Titles - Plan of subdivisions of Part Section numbers No. 1 & 2, Porirua District, 1886 Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on card, scale [1:2 376], 50.7 x 50.7 cm.

Date: [ca 1871]

By: Masters, Joseph, 1802-1873; Turnbull, Alexander Horsburgh, 1868-1918

Reference: MS-1565

Description: Full account of Masters' life, career in local and national politics and farming life. Autobiography is unpublished. Source of title - Cover title Wairarapa settler, politician and businessman Quantity: 1 volume(s) (85 pages). Physical Description: Holograph (26 cm; ½ brown morocco, marbled boards) Finding Aids: Indexed by A H Turnbull. Provenance: Purchased by A H Turnbull?

Date: 1899

Reference: MapColl-832.4794cdc/1899/Acc.4345

Description: Map of the Hutt River, showing proposed improvement works dated 1899 (which are hard to distinguish as they are in red on the original and camouflaged on this copy) from section 58 in the Huttt Valley southwards to the Waiwhetu River and the mouth of the Hutt River. Shows water levels, overflow and flood channels, watermarks, shingle areas, engineering measurements, site of the old and new bridge, the river channel as at 1870 compared to the current river channel. Cadastral section numbers are shown, as well as property owners, including Gear Meat Company, EJ Riddiford, Johnston, Felmonger, Carerhill, Kingdon, Randwick, Mudgeway, Pringle, as well as the site of the Catholic church. Gear Island, a pipe bridge south of it, Belmont Creek and the Waiwhetu River are shown. On catalogue card: Duplicated plan, PWD 19078. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Diazo photoprint, scale indeterminable, 87.8 x 230.8 cm.

Date: 1963

By: Hunter, Arthur P, active 1963; New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey; Owen, Roy Ernest, 1906-1988; New Zealand. Department of Māori Affairs

Reference: MapColl-832.4799ecde/[1963]/Acc.5236

Description: The base map, from the New Zealand cadastral map Town Series, of Wellington city encompasses part of Island Bay Parade and Lyall Parade to Evans Bay to Kaiwharawhara to Wilton Road to Happy Valley Road. The City and County boundary is prominently marked, as is the Registration District boundary. Suburbs are named. Reclaimed land is shown. Wharves and waterfront buildings are named. The Wellington Harbour and Corporation Land Act 1880 is referred to. Annotations to this map are areas of Maori reserves, referred to in a key. The largest area is between Waripori Street, Rintoul Street, a reserve and Adelaide Road, Russell Terrace and Florence Street. Several small reserve areas are marked in Newtown and Berhampore. One small reserve is also marked in Thorndon off Pipitea Street and between Mulgrave Street and Thorndon Quay. Base map: City of Wellington, NZMS 16, 1st ed., 1960, Drawn by Arthur P. Hunter. New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey, 1963 Base map published under the authority of R.G. Dick, Surveyor-General. R.E. Owen, Government Printer. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on lithograph, linen backed, coloured, scale [1:633 6], 115.3 x 68.6 cm.

Date: 1840-1844

By: Hine, Thomas B, active 1840-1845

Reference: fMS-Papers-3503

Description: Includes short descriptions of voyage to New Zealand in the `Martha Ridgway', very brief accounts of settlements in Wellington, New Plymouth and Nelson, and of land sections held by the Hine family in those districts Source of title - Supplied title Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres.

Date: 1895

By: Seaton & O'Donahoo (Firm); Buck, William Seldon, 1846-1919

Reference: MapColl-832.47983gbbd/[ca.1895]/Acc.22964

Description: Cadastral map of the Whitireia Peninsula from Pikiriri peak. Ruratane, Titai [i.e. Titahi] Bay, Mt. Cooper. Rakatane, Koangaaumu and Kohako creeks are named, as is Rocky Bay, all of which are on the Cook Strait coastline. Blocks are named as Koangaaumu, Tom's Grant, Kahutea No. 1 and 2, Onepotu Claim, and include acreages. An old stake fence is marked and a lagoon. The Porirua Harbour is marked. Pencilled details are mainly surveying information Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink, pencil and watercolour on dressed linen, coloured, scale [1:7 920], 72.6 x 62.5 cm.

Date: 1880 - 1889

Reference: MapColl-832.47gbbd/[188-?]/Acc.25537

Description: Cadastral map showing numbered land blocks in the Kaiwharawhara District, some with acreage and some with land owner names. Native (Maori) reserves are shown, and some topographical information. Shows proposed line of new road, Kaiwharawhara and Ngauranga. Owner names on map include J Hurley, ?H Fox, C ?Cuntig, E Daniels, T H Fitzgerald, A H Pike, Revel, Sims, Taylor, Bould, Cameron, Hobbs, Andrews, Sharp, Bard, White. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on dressed linen, scale indeterminable, 59.2 x 76.5 cm.

Date: 1914

By: New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey. Wellington District Office; New Zealand. Printing and Stationery Department; Mackay, John, 1851-1937

Reference: MapColl-832.45gbbd/1914/Acc.36647

Description: Base maps of lands for selection on renewable lease in the Poroporo settlement, Masterton County. The boundaries of farm sections in the Wellington Land District, No. 672, are prominently outlined and include descriptions of the fences. The Wainuioru River and Kuamahunga Stream are marked as are sites of homesteads. The base map of the Poroporo settlement has a newspaper cutting about the result of the land ballot mounted adjacent to it. Section and Block numbers are recorded along with the price, number of applicants and names of successful applicants in Otahuao and Wainuioru Survey Districts. The first inset locality map adjoins the main map and shows the roads and rivers to Masterton, using a smaller scale. The second inset locality map is of the bottom half of North island showing Poroporo. A schedule includes acreages and rent. Instructions to applicants and a caution follow with the printed name of T. N. Brodrick, Commissioner of Crown Lands. Includes an abstract of conditions of lease. A statement on the left side of the map begins with '9,390 acres'. Includes the application date of 4 March 1914 at the District Lands and Survey Office, Wellington and at the Courthouse, Masterton. Names printed on the main map are: Annie P. Williams, H.H. Beetham, O.H. Beetham, R.N. Barton, Bank of New South Wales, M. McGovern, Purajkau Maika, E.L. Nitz, H.J. Nitz. Base map: scale [1:31 680] Inset Poroporo locality plan. Scale [1:2 534 400] Inset locality map adjoining the main map. Scale [1:63 360] Base map: Poroporo settlement. Series, Wellington Land District No. 672. [Wellington, N.Z.], John Mackay, Govt. Printer, [1914] Other Titles - Poroporo settlement Quantity: 3 map(s). Physical Description: Lithograph, coloured, scales vary, 67.2 x 52.4 cm.

Reference: MapColl-832.47962gbbd/[n.d.]/Acc.37928

Description: Cadastral map, with some topographic features, some described, showing subdivisions along the coast from the boundary of the Wainui Block near Paekakariki Reserve to a boundary adjacent to the Wharemauku Stream. Some subdivisions are numbered and others alphabetically listed with names and acreages. Paekakariki Reserve is marked, also Wainui and Whareroa reserves which include native cultivations, Te Puka Reserve, Tamati's Reserve, Wainui Township Reserve, Government Reserve which includes a hut, Matai Huka Reserve. Named streams include the Wainui, Whareroa, Te Puka and Wharemaku. The Whareroa and Wainui blocks are named. Survey points are marked. Owners' names include Francis Smith, A. De B. Brandon, W. Bowler and others, J.E. Smith, O.J.B. Marsh, S. Cemino, P. Brogan, A. Mackay, Spencer, S. Smith, Moran, Henry Lynch, O.J.B. Marsh, Hill, Harris, J.J. Wood. Title assigned by cataloguer Notes in margins list acreages next to various owners' names Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink, pencil and watercolour on dressed linen, linen backed, coloured, scale [1:15 840], 39.1 x 96.4 cm.

Date: 1871

By: Briscoe, Edward Villiers, 1824?-1899

Reference: MapColl-832.4793gmbj/1871/Acc.7910

Description: Survey map of the vicinity of the Hutt Bridge, with cadastral and other information. Shows the river, shingle banks and river bank, roads, the old bridge, and some survey measurements of the new bridge. Also shows the Wesleyan cemetery, Aglionby Arms, Osgood's Hotel, Whitewoods Hotel, the Oddfellows hall, the road to the Wairarapa, stables. Shows settler property belonging to Mr Jackson, N Valentine, Osiers, Burt, Potts, Mullins. Written on map: 24; 42/32. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photographic copy, linen backed, 51.5 x 44.4 cm.

Date: 1840-1844

By: Hine, Thomas B, active 1840-1845

Reference: qMS-0960

Description: Includes short descriptions of the voyage out to New Zealand on the `Martha Ridgway' in 1840, very brief accounts of settlements in Wellington, New Plymouth and Nelson, and of land sections held by the Hine family in those districts. Source of title - Supplied title New Zealand Company immigrant Quantity: 1 volume(s) (9 leaves). Physical Description: Typescript (27 cm; grey pam case)

Date: 1849

By: Stokes, John Lort, 1812-1885

Reference: MapColl-832.47aj/1849/Acc.787

Description: Early naval map of Port Nicholson, Wellington Harbour, naming various points and bays, and showing settlements in Mount Cook, Te Aro, Thorndon Flat and Pipitea Point. Indicates a racecourse, mill, military barracks in Mount Cook and in Thorndon near Cliff Pa, jettys, a brewery, the Waterloo Inn, and pa (kainga) settlements in Petone, Ngaraunga and between Kaiwharawhara and Thorndon. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photographic copy, scale indeterminable, 48 x 44 cm.

Date: 25 Apr-15 May 1843

By: Fox, William, 1812-1893

Reference: qMS-0806

Description: Record of an exploratory journey made with Clifford, Vavasour and Whitehead to search for suitable land for settlers Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 1 volume(s) (41 pages on 21 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph (photocopy) (22 cm; green slip case)

Date: 1901

By: Buck, William Seldon, 1846-1919

Reference: MapColl-832.47983gbbd/[ca.1901]/Acc.10342

Description: Cadastral map of the area of Titahi Bay from Kapakakanui and Ohangahao creeks along the coastline to Rocky Bay, in Block 11 Paikakariki [i.e. Paekakariki] Survey District. Numbered sections are adjacent to the Titai [i.e Titahi] Creek and the Landing [stage], include acreages and boundary measurements, while some sections have monetary values in pounds sterling noted. Proposed sections and roads are pencilled in, and adjoin the numbered sections in the subdivision, College Reserve and Part No. 110. Some reserves include acreages and boundary measurements. Terrace and Lambley roads are named as are Richard, Whanake, Te Hiko and Morere streets which are intersected by John Street. Includes Bay Drive which intersects with the road from Porirua and a proposed road along the bay is marked. The site of Mr. Jillett's homestead is marked. Numerous springs and creeks are marked. Topographic features along the coast include caves, Pinnacle Rocks and bathing holes. Cook Strait is named. The inset map is of the area from the main road from Wellington and the Wellington and Manawatu Railway through Porirua. Includes the Porirua Harbour and the Pahautahunui arm of it, also Cook Strait. Rocky and Titai [i.e. Titahi] bays are marked, as is Titai township and College Reserve. The road to Titai from Porirua is noted as 3 miles. Signature of William S. Buck below the locality map Other Titles - The township of Titahi, Porirua Quantity: 2 manuscript map(s) on one sheet. Physical Description: Ink, pencil and watercolour on card, coloured, scale [ca. 1:1878], 93.8 x 64.7 cm.

Date: 1881

By: Briscoe, Edward Villiers, 1824?-1899; Hall, Lance, 1899-1985; War Memorial Library (Lower Hutt, N.Z.)

Reference: MapColl-832.4794gbbd/1881/Acc.10470

Description: Cadastral map, with acreage and survey measurements, of sections 24 and 28, Hutt District, Wellington, bounded by sections 25, 29 and 31. Section 24 is shown to be owned by Fitzherbert and section 28 by Richard Barton. Shows the Hutt River's path as at 1881, the main roads, shingle beds, Waiwhetu Road, the town settlement of the eastern side of the river including the Mechanic's Institute, post office, family hotel, Whitewood Hotel, the new bridge's toll house, the new bridge, as well as the Railway Hotel and school house south of the bridge. Several properties, showing acreage and owners name are shown, including Mary Roy, Sir Francis D Bell and Henry S Harrison, T Burt, HW Petre, B Buck, W Bishopp (sic), G Hill, JL Phillip, J Dodd, W & J Hall. Stamped indexed. Written on map: 42/49. Registered DP 24 - 67. Written on map: See also plan 41/25, 41/6, 41/8, 42/32 DP 89 180/35, 180/23, 323 41/14. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photographic copy, linen backed, 44.5 x 60.4 cm. Provenance: From the Lance Hall Collection.

Date: 1868 - 1869

By: New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey; George & Swanson (Firm)

Reference: MapColl-832.47gbbd/1868-9/Acc.37192

Description: Survey map with topographical features, in the vicinity of the lower half of the Orongorongo River, from Windy Point, southwards to Turakirae Head, northwestwards to Fitzroy Bay and eastwards to the Mukamukaiti Stream. Identifies Crown land and Native (Maori) land. The Orongorongo River, Daniel Riddiford's land (Orongorongo Station), the east coast, and the site of the old pa (kainga) at the rivermouth are surveyed in detail. Shows an old fortified pa between the Orongorongo and the Wainuiomata rivers. Map (before copying) signed by several officials as certified, including Deputy Inspector of Surveys, the Chief Surveyor, and ER Foster. Signed as correct by surveyor George and Swanson. Includes a traverse table. Written on map: 'F3'. Signed 'J ?Worthington no. 238'. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photocopy, scale indeterminable, 79 x 97.6 cm. Provenance: Maps and plans from Head Office Collection, Dept of Lands and Survey.

Reference: MapColl-832.47962gbbd/[n.d.]/Acc.37929

Description: Cadastral map, with some topographic features, showing subdivisions along the coast from the hole in the rock near Paekakariki Reserve to a boundary adjacent to the Wharemaku [i.e Wharemauku] Stream. Some subdivisions are numbered, all contain names and acreages. Section 29 includes the site of a homestead. Paekakariki Native Reserve is marked, also Wainui Reserve, Whareroa Reserve listed as leasehold as is the Te Puka Native Reserve, Tamati's Reserve, Wainui Township, Government Reserve, Matai Huka Reserve. Named streams include the Wainui, Whareroa and Wharemauku. Whareroa Pa site is marked. Includes named survey points. Owners' names include F. Smith, P. Smith, Brandon, W. Bowler, T. Smith, I. S. Smith, J.E. Smith, Deighton, S. Cemino, Brogan, A. Mackay, Spencer, Lynch, T. Telford, Moran, Marsh, London, Hill, Harris, J.J. Wood, J. Martin Title assigned by cataloguer Pencilled notes in margins list acreages under various owners' names Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink, pencil and watercolour on paper, linen backed, coloured, scale [1:15 840], 39.4 x 91.7 cm.

Date: 1907-1908

By: Muir and MacKinlay (Firm)

Reference: PAColl-7377

Description: A photograph of Miramar and three maps of the area used by Hector McLeod & Co for a promotional pamphlet. The photograph shows Miramar looking towards Seatoun Heights ca 1907 and was taken by Muir & McKinlay. The first map is of Miramar or Whataitai in Maori times and includes Maori place names, pa sites etc as well as a key to archaeological remains found in the area and whether they were human, oven or moa. The second is of land plots in Miramar. The third map is of the land to be reclaimed in Evans Bay with a table showing land valuations and a comparison of flat land in Miramar compared to other parts of the city. Arrangement: Negatives at 1/2-003761 to 003764 Quantity: 4 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negatives