Places

Date: 1990

From: New Zealand Society of Genealogists : 1990 Sesquicentennial Family Biography Competition collection

Reference: MS-Papers-4280-006

Description: Title continues:`...a house at Sunrise, 1910-1930'. Elizabeth and Thomas Kempton junior's youngest son Frank Valentine took over the `Elm Grove' property of approximately 600 acres. He and Minnie had two children, Victor and Maisie. The number of cows milked increased to 90, a large herd for those times. The story concludes by recording Frank's death in 1952 and the progression of `Elm Grove' from 1865-1987. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1841-ca1930

From: Zoe Martin-Carter: Photographs of Wellington and the Centennial Exhibition

By: Shore Bennett, Beverley Doris, 1928-; Martin-Carter, Zoe, 1870-1947

Reference: PA1-f-171

Description: views of Wellington and many of its principal buildings from settlement in 1840 to about the mid 1940s Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s).

Date: 1971 - 1988

By: New Zealand Post Office

Reference: MapColl-832.45gmk/1971-88/Acc.35575

Description: Map shows roads, property names, telephone number and owner's name, in the area surrounding Greytown. Note on bottom right: MS 733, 1 of 1, AI. Drawn by BW, District Engineer, New Zealand Post Office, Masterton. Map has punched holes on left edge. Other Titles - subs Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Diazo photoprint, scale [1:31 680], 59.3 x 84 cm.

Date: 1990

From: New Zealand Society of Genealogists : 1990 Sesquicentennial Family Biography Competition collection

Reference: MS-Papers-4280-053

Description: Samuel Jackson grew up in the village of Shirley, Derbyshire. His was a labouring family with a small farm. He moved to Manchester, married Maria Amelia Griffiths and immigrated to New Zealand in 1858 on the `Oliver Lang'. They initially lived with Samuel's brother Henry before moving to Greytown. Samuel served in the volunteers in the New Zealand wars. He worked as a farrier and later a veterinary surgeon. An addiction to alcohol led to family problems and a period in prison. He and Maria had a family of five children Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Published guide available. Includes photographs of Rising Sun Hotel, Greytown; Main Street, Greytown; Tauherenikau, ca 1870s; Henry H Jackson; hull of the Oliver Lang wrecked at Kaiwharawhara in 1861

Date: [1865-?]

Reference: MapColl-832.45a/[1865-?]/Acc.43714

Description: Sketch map showing topographical features of an area of land in the Wairarapa from the Tauherenikau River at the bottom of the map to the Taratahi Plain at the top of the map. The left side shows the Moroa Plain and the Waiohine River and the right side shows the Wangaehu [Whangaehu] River. The Ruamahanga River is shown running from the top to the bottom of the map. The locations of the townships of Carterton and Greyton [Greytown] are identified and two areas named as Kaikoka [Ahikouka] and Papawai. Morrison's farm [possibly Morison's Bush] is also identified. Two spot heights are named as Haldon Hill and Warleigh Hill. Red lines suggest possible roads as one is identified as "new line of road". An annotation written at the top right corner of the map where six dots point to a river dividing into two, states "Hence [indecipherable word] junction of the Waingawa & Ruamahanga is 1.3/4 miles". The farm identified as "Morison's farm" was a farm station initially called Hakeke, later Glenmorven, located near Greytown, Wairarapa. From 1846 it was run by Hugh Morrison (1782-1872) and Anne, nee Turner (1800?-1844). The area is known as Morison's Bush or Morrison's Bush. Two branches of the Morison/ Morrison family spell their name differently. The family at Greytown use “Morison” – those at Blairlogie, near Masterton use the double ‘r’. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and wash on paper glued to linen backing, coloured. Scale not given, 36.9 cm x 49 cm. Processing information: Record updated 4 November 2023 to add information about Hakeke station.

Date: nd

From: Te Whaiti family : Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-6571-029

Description: Contains whakapapa and history for land around the Greytown district, prepared in a question and answer format (possibly prepared for a sitting of the Maori Land Court, or recorded at the Court)

Date: 1997

By: Scott, Thomas Joseph, 1947-; Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: H-448-001/021

Description: Political cartoons. Obituary for Diana, Princess of Wales 1961-1997 The ethics of the press are questioned following the death of Princess Diana. Judge Beattie refuses to eave the bar gracefully following an investigation into improper claiming for work related expenses. Farmers spread the RCD virus in an attempt to control the rabbit population. The National/NZ First coalition government are in danger of self destructing due to internal fighting. The oppostion is left to watch from the sideline. Diana's funeral is seen by millions around the world. Obituary to Mother Teresa 1910-1997. Rabbits warn their children about eating RCD infected carrots. Comment on the perceived leniency of the courts toward violent offenders. Christine Fletcher leaves Parliament and takes up the position of Auckland Mayor. Men discuss Otago's persistent off-side play in a rugby game against Wellington. Otago won as the referee didn't pick up most of the off-side play. Jim Bolger dreams of being an Egyptian sun king while weilding draconian powers over his slaves. The scales of justice are weighed in favour of Judge Beattie as he refuses to accept any fault in fraud allegations, Judge Hesketh however repays monies in dispute.. Nationals Minister of Health, Bill English, explains how market-driven health reforms will work. Conjugal rights given to male prisoners. Jim Bolger joins the call for new leadership in Nationals ranks and thinks he's the right person for the job. Doctors callously discuss the pros and cons of not giving a patient kidney dialysis. The National/NZ First coalition government unravels itself. Rau Williams is left to the mercy of the NZ medical system as to whether or not he'll receive life-saving procedures. Winston Peters refuses to believe his party has lost its support. Jim Bolger takes charge of his troubled coalition government. Quantity: 21 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: B5 size bromides.

Date: 1971 - 1988

By: New Zealand Post Office

Reference: MapColl-832.45gmk/1971-88/Acc.35577

Description: Map shows roads, property names, telephone number and owner's name, immediately south of Carterton, including part of Greytown, Matarawa, Dalefield, part of Belvedere, Parkvale, Waihakeke and Ponatahi. Written on map: MS 734, A1, 1 of 2. Includes inset of State Highway 2, near Clareville. Map has punched holes on left edge. Traced by BM, for District Engineer, New Zealand Post Office, Masterton. Other Titles - subs Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Diazo photoprint, scale [1:31 680], 59.2 x 84.1 cm.

Date: 1858-1943

By: Beard family

Reference: MS-Papers-2550

Description: The collection consists of one letter from James Beard to his father, 1858, the opening lines of another letter addressed to 'father' but in a different hand (presumably Ann's) and copies of photographs. Also letters from family in England to James and Ann. Most of these were written by Ann's father, Charles Potts, and a cousin, Elizabeth Bowker and cover the period 1858-1886. The collection also contains genealogical notes which appear to have been prepared by one or more of James's and Ann's children early in the twentieth century Included are letters from Ann's sister Emma Hardman and cousin Elizabeth Bowker in Stockport, 1867-1886. The letters are concerned chiefly with family news. Source of title - Supplied title Arrangement: The letters are arranged in chronological order with three undated letters placed at the end James and Ann Beard emigrated from Stockport, England to New Zealand in 1857. They settled in the Wairarapa at Greytown Quantity: 5 folder(s). 0.05 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss (some photocopies) Transfers: To Photographic Archive - Negatives of photographs in Folder 1.

Date: 1900-1905

By: Hutton, George Thomas Fredrick, 1854-1937

Reference: qMS-1032

Description: Press-copy impressions of correspondence as licensed interpreter, mainly on land matters in the vicinity of Greytown Contains notes and information about many Wairarapa Maori, and details of their land transactions and economic activities Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 1 volume(s) (250 leaves). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph (29 cm; ½ calf, brown buckram)

Date: 7 Nov 1855-22 May 1869

By: Ronaldson, William (Rev), 1823-1917

Reference: qMS-1720

Description: Ronaldson writes to members of the CMS including Dr H Venn, Major Straith, Messrs Fenn, Chapman, Taylor, Dawes, Long and others The letters contain detailed accounts of Ronaldson's activities as a missionary among Wairarapa Maori, and includes his impressions of Maori life and Maori society in Wairarapa during this period Relationship complexity - Ronaldson material at MS-Papers-1367, MS-Papers-2456, MS-Papers-5328 Quantity: 1 volume(s) (189 leaves). 0.04 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (34 cm; ¼ brown calf, brown cloth) Finding Aids: Indexed.

Date: 1882, 1913

From: Maori Purposes Fund Board : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0189-B009A

Description: Contains a narrative about the original homeland of the Maori, and the people that lived there (including information about their lifestyles), and the colonisation of Irihia There are also notes about various aspects and practices of Maori culture, including childbirth and baptism within noble families and marriage practices and rituals Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss

Date: 18 Jan 1861

From: McLean, Donald (Sir), 1820-1877 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0032-0685A-4

Description: Written from Te Awaiti Quantity: 1 piece (2 pages on 1 leaf).

Date: [ca 1857-1858]

Reference: PA2-2780

Description: Photograph of Dr Henry Thomas Spratt's house at Greytown, Wairarapa. Photographed by an unknown photographer, circa 1857-1858. This house is likely to be at Moroa Plain on section 43A which was one of the Greytown Small Farms Settlement suburban sections. Dr Spratt was a doctor in Greytown. Source of descriptive information - Library clients. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Albumen print,5.5 x 8.2 cm, mounted on light card (measurements are approximate as item is unevenly trimmed)