Places

Date: 1955 - 1965

Reference: MapColl-832.4794gbbd/1960/Acc.37617

Description: Map showing lots on Glen Road numbered 6-19, and the boundary lines of the newly subdivided sections of the adjoining Thomson Estate (Part 66), showing sewer drains and manholes. Written on map: SV 127. BAS, 28/1/[19]60. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photographic copy, scale [1:480], 47.6 x 26.3 cm.

Date: 1946 - 1956

Reference: MapColl-832.4799gbbd/Cr/[1951]/Acc.11575

Description: Cadastral, surveyed map showing subdivision of Crofton Downs Estate, along Silverstream Road, Lots 1-25. Shows acreage and price; most are marked 'sold'. Shows parallel proposed road (Spencer Street), western access highway (Churchill Drive), suggested train station site, and the Wellington to Johnsonville Railway. Includes details of financial terms. Written on map: Crofton Downs Estate Ltd. Leigh Hunt and Son. Sole agents, Dominion Farmers Institute, Wellington, P O Box 753, Tel 42710. Title from map and catalogue card Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photographic copy, linen backed, scale indeterminable, 21 x 33.5 cm

Date: 1950

By: Seaton, Sladden & Pavitt (Firm); Gordon Harcourt Ltd

Reference: MapColl-832.4798gbbd/1950/Acc.9936

Description: Cadastral map of the area between the Mawaikakuna Stream, Barton Crescent and the Main Hutt Road. Includes Sutherland Avenue and Camp Road which adjoin the Main Hutt Road. A proposed new road is shown between the twenty four numbered sections which include acreages and boundary measurements. Includes deposited plan numbers for nearby sections. The name of Tripp is handwritten in pencil on the map. Note above title refers to approximate areas and measurements which are subject to correction on completion of survey Note on verso: Barton Estate, Heretaunga Other Titles - Plan of town of Gower, Extension Number, being proposed subdivision of Part Section 88, Hutt Registration District, Block 1, Rimutaka Survey District Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink, pencil and watercolour on paper, coloured, scale [1:1 584], 48.1 x 48.3 cm. on sheet 50.6 x 50.6 cm.

Date: [ca 1869-1898]

From: McLean family : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0032-1034

Description: Most of the papers in the folder relate to R D D Maclean and include correspondence and other papers relating to finance, farming, business, legal matters, insurance, land matters, wool industry and trade, membership and appointments, copies of letters re the Raukawa block, NZI pocket calendar and other papers. One letter is from a Madeline Bedingfield, lamenting her situation as an aunt having the responsibility of looking after her niece and nephew while she is ill and unemployable, and thanking R D D Maclean for his assistance. Identified persons entered under Name. Also includes letter to Donald McLean re the estate of R W I Carver and bankrupt (1869) Includes letter to Rev D McInnes of Oban from John G Campbell, Manse of Tiree re suitable stone for headstone, 1875 Quantity: 1 folder(s). Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Purchased from Sotheby's in 1969

Date: 1959

By: Martin & Dyett (Firm)

Reference: MapColl-832.47981gbbd/[1959]/Acc.10645-46

Description: The main map is a cadastral map of numbered subdivisions 12 to 67 in Larsen Crescent and Huia Street, Tawa Flat. Two sheets comprise this map. Acreages and measurements of boundaries are included. Some subdivisions are prominently marked. Two identical locality maps include The Drive, Mascot and Ngatitoa Streets, Lyndhurst Road, Cambridge Street, Main Road, Oxford Strret, Kereru Bend. The anglican church is marked, as is Tawa Flat P.O., the railway line and directions to Porirua and Wellington. Note under map states: Areas & measurements are subject to slight alteration on completion of Survey Office check Quantity: 3 manuscript map(s) on two sheets. Physical Description: Ink and pencil on card, linen backed, scale [1:960], 32.8 x 39.3 cm. on sheets 32.8 x 20.5 cm.

Date: [1912-1973]

From: Megget, Ronald Calverley, 1913-1996 : Papers and sound recordings

Reference: MS-Papers-7655-13

Description: Legal papers relating to estate of John Frederick Weeber, some financial papers, specifications of house to be built in Wright Street, Vogeltown, and other papers Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [1867-1890]

From: Muir, William McIntosh, 1843-1927 : Papers relating to his business

Reference: MS-Papers-6219-09

Description: Accounts, receipts, wages sheets, pay sheets, list of cheques paid and other papers relating financial matters. Includes the Pines estate, the estate of A Muir and the estate of Rockell. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1945

From: Field family : Field and Hodgkins family papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0113-01/60

Description: Identified persons entered under Name. Also includes letters from Georgia and George written from Mexico City (may be Georgia Wilford), telegram from M Woods from Blenheim, papers re the estate of William J P Hodgkins, and request from Marion Wilkie on behalf of her husband, Robert, to purchase land owned by Isabel and Willie Field in Waikanae (with plan). Quantity: 1 folder(s) 16 (pieces). Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1917 - 1920

From: W B Chennells :Collection of maps

By: Masterton Public Library

Reference: MapColl-832.4595gbbd/[1917?]/Acc.36549

Description: Cadastral map of sections 1-40, bounded by South Road, Vivian and Donald Street, Masterton. Includes acreage and some survey information. 'Dr Beard's Estate South Road' has been written on the map in blue pencil. Several blocks (41-43) and sections (21-36) are also marked in blue pencil, indicating his land to be subdivided. Of this, block 43 is marked 'sold'. Thought to be Dr Spencer Francis Beard, Masterton. Other Titles - Doctor Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Pencil, part coloured on tracing paper, scale indeterminable, 24 x 23.6 cm.

Date: [1944-1957]

From: Riddiford family : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-5502-20

Description: Comprises letters and map relating to C C Williams' and Wainui Shingle's applications (with draft map) (1944, 1950); copy of agreement between Williams and Riddiford (1944); account with Wainui Shingle Co (1946); legal correspondence re same (1950); advertisement for sale of Orongorogno Station, and letter of offer (1953); agreements between Riddiford, Rosemary Greenwood and Wainui Shingle (1950); and papers re Riddiford's estate including estimated tax liability, shingle rights and settlements (1950-1957) Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1929-1959

By: Massey, Helen Sissons Douglas, 1898-1965

Reference: 77-249

Description: Comprises accounts of overseas trips; correspondence; Imperial Economic Conference, Ottawa (1932); Xmas card register; papers re Coates' estate; photographs; telegrams and letters of congratulation re marriage to J Massey; miscellaneous articles and papers; invitations; personal correspondence and other papers re Montague family Source of title - Supplied Montague was Coates's private secretary; she later became Mrs Massey Quantity: 62 folder(s). 1 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter Provenance: For information on the provenance of these papers see the introduction to J Gordon Coates, MS-Group-0030 Transfers: Collection as a whole received into Manuscripts; material transferred to other sections from here - To Photographic Archive - 7 negatives, and assorted original photographs (loose) [PAColl-8992].

Date: [1867-1890]

From: Muir, William McIntosh, 1843-1927 : Papers relating to his business

Reference: MS-Papers-6219-10

Description: Photocopies of accounts, receipts, wages sheets, pay sheets, list of cheques paid and other papers relating financial matters. Includes the Pines estate, the estate of A Muir and the estate of Rockell. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [1915-1941]

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

Reference: 73-128-039

Description: Correspondence and other papers relating to estate of M J McLaughlin (1940); and papers relating to Waikanae River protective works (1915) (though the McLaughlin connection is unclear) Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1877 - 1887

By: Archives New Zealand

Reference: MapColl-832.4792gmfs/[1885?]/Acc.3790

Description: Cadastral map with topographic markings, showing the Lowry Bay Estate of over 54 acres on the coast at Lowry Bay proper. Paddocks in the Waiwhetu Flat (Seaview) are also shown. The Lowry Bay District is outlined, with link measurements (bounded by the Waiwhetu District and the Harbour District). Two sections bordering Lowry Bay District are shown - 19 (owned by G Grey) and 18 (owned by D Dick). Note on catalogue card: Compiled at time of dispute over wharf at Lowry Bay, 1877-1887. See accompanying copy of correspondence from file relating to Lowry Bay (regarding McIntyre of Lowry Bay Estate requesting permission to construct two jettys, the Wellington Harbour Board and the Marine Department). Annotations on the map before copying show the position of the proposed jettys. Note: A reader (Mrs Small) thinks the date should be 1879 or earlier because the house detail has been added later). On catalogue card: [Wellington : Marine Department, 1885?]. Other Titles - Lowry Bay Estate [copy of ms map]. Paddocks shown thus. [1885?]. Quantity: 1 map(s). 1 memo. Physical Description: Photographic copy, linen backed, scale indeterminable, 32.3 x 42 cm.

Reference: MapColl-834.2gc/[1904-09?]/Acc.1335

Description: Hand-coloured topographic map of Flaxbourne Estate, from Lake Grassmere to the Ure River. Flaxbourne River and Needles Creek are shown running through the middle of the estate. The names of each paddock and block are provided along with the contents of fields devoted to crops and grazing, which are shown to contain oats, english grass, tussock, cultivated grass, and rape. The location of fences, gates, field towers, lagoons, sandhills, and two cabbage trees are also illustrated. Annotations include information pertaining to the management of the estate and the suitability of land for pasture. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper, cloth backing, coloured, scale [1:30 000], 88 x 76 cm

Date: [1916]

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

Reference: 73-128-036

Description: Correspondence and other papers relating to the estate of R A McKenzie, of Waikanae, involving his leasehold property and the concerns of his widow who was left with nine children. Also includes link with the estate of Charles Stuart Ross. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1858

By: Pemberton, Charles Ffrench, 1834-1905; New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey

Reference: MapColl-832.4792gbbd/[1858]/Acc.12556

Description: Topographic map with cadastral information, showing Lowry Bay Estate, the property of Mrs Jackson. Shows property boundaries, the present high water mark, and the 'Waiwetu flat' (Waiwhetu flat) which is present day Seaview. Bush indicated. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photographic copy, linen backed, scale indeterminable, 37.2 x 65.8 cm.

Date: 1930

By: Martin & Dyett (Firm); Gordon Harcourt Ltd

Reference: MapColl-832.47981gbbd/1930/Acc.14458

Description: Drawn on a base cadastral map of west Sundale, near Tawa, showing two proposed roads between the North Island Main Trunk Line and Main Road (between Wellington and Palmerston North), surveyed, numbered sections, with acreage, and the Porirua Stream. The coloured annotations, which have no reference key, highlight the property's boundary, the stream, and a right of way. Written on map: '250' and the prices 80 and 150 pounds sterling. Both sides of map covered with rice paper. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Ink and pencil, coloured, on diazo photoprint, scale indeterminable, 50.5 x 46.5 cm.

Date: 1925 - 1927

From: Te Whaiti family : Collection

Reference: MapColl-832.45gbbd/[1927]/Acc.35943

Description: Cadastral map showing properties surrounding Lake Wairarapa which includes the names: W Turei - 'Poyidurai' near Cross Creek; Wakahemate; Te Tipua; Otau uaroaro; Mapuna atea; Te Iringa. Shows block numbers; mud flats and water marks; land quality is indicated. Land immediately surrounding lake is highlighted red. Identifies roads including Kahutara, Ruamahanga and Lower Valley Road and rivers including Ruamahanga and Tauherenikau. See also MapColl-832.45gbbd/1927/Acc.35944 and and MS-Papers-12790-2. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on dressed linen, scale [1:63 360], 31.2 x 31.6 cm. Transfers: Separated letters at MS-Papers-12790-1.. Processing information: Added to Te Whaiti family collection ATL-Group-00753, September 2022. Previous title: [Creator unknown] :[Property surrounding Lake Wairarapa] [ms map]. [1927]". Previous reference: MapColl-832.45gbbd/[1927]/Acc.35943, 35945-6, 39061 Letters Acc.39061 and Acc.35945-6 separated for reasons of preservation and storage.

Date: [ca 1864-1972]

By: Bell, Gully & Company

Reference: MS-Group-0678

Description: Acc 73-126 comprises mainly letter books, 1864-1950. Acc 73-165 comprises two divisions of records (1) letter books and cost books (1941-1972) (2) papers from various estates including those on loan from Robinson and Cunningham, Masterton, and those from Bell Gully Acc 73-165 includes papers relating to the following estates: J C Bidwill, W E Bidwill, C R Bidwill and J O Bidwill, Mrs Oren Beetham, Anniedale owners, Wyvern Williams and Mrs A S T C Williams of Anniedale (under order of Robinson and Cunningham); and Simcox family, W H Simcox estate, N W Levin voluntary settlement, Spanish consul, Sir Charles Campbell, and Lady Sara Campbell estate and marriage settlement (from Bell Gully) Acc 86-081 comprises legal documents relating to J H Bethune & Co and estate of W H Bethune, 1872-1929, William Boyd and Walter Turnbull Source of title - Supplied title Arrangement: Acc 73-165 : Envelope with contents of each box in Back File (these are not numbered); also list of estates, with box numbers Wellington law firm Quantity: 144 box(es) (includes 4 hollinger boxes). 1228 volume(s). 4 folder(s). 118.60 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter Finding Aids: Paper inventory which was previously available in reading room was removed on November 2014 as it contained no extra information. A copy is available in the staff backfile.. Processing information: Acc 73-165 not yet listed (128 boxes). Collection descriptions updated on 19 December 2023 when the requirement to obtain permission of the Chief Librarian before access was removed.