Places

Date: 1862 - 1880

From: Crawford, James Coutts, 1817-1889 :[Sketchbook of copies from originals by James Coutts Crawford and Samuel Deighton. 1860-1880]

Reference: E-926-049

Description: Shows two Maori figures. The man on the left stands in a knee-length tunic holding a patu, wearing moko and a feather standing up from the front of his head. The heair may be in a low pony-tail at the back. The figure at the right, probably a woman, is seated on the ground in a long robe and with an earring. She is smoking a pipe. Extended Title - From his "Sketchbook of copies from originals by James Coutts Crawford" [1860-1880], page [49 Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Ink and wash drawing, 145 x 235 mm

Date: 1862 - 1880

From: Crawford, James Coutts, 1817-1889 :[Sketchbook of copies from originals by James Coutts Crawford and Samuel Deighton. 1860-1880]

Reference: E-926-048

Description: Shows a sketch of three figures taking a canoe up over boulders in rapids at a narrow part of the river, between bushcovered cliff banks. One man is seated at the far end of the canoe, the middle one is lifting the canoe, and the closest man holds a taut rope attached to it. Extended Title - From his "Sketchbook of copies from originals by James Coutts Crawford" [1860-1880], page [48 Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Wash drawing, 145 x 235 mm

Date: [Circa 1900s]

From: Price, William Archer, 1866-1948 :Collection of post card negatives

Reference: 1/2-001423-G

Description: View along the Esplanade footpath alongside the Manawatu River at Palmerston North, with the Fizherbert Bridge in the centre distance. Photograph taken by William Archer Price Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom right - Esplanade. Palmerston N. 434 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative

Date: 1862 - 1880

From: Crawford, James Coutts, 1817-1889 :[Sketchbook of copies from originals by James Coutts Crawford and Samuel Deighton. 1860-1880]

Reference: E-926-045

Description: Shows a couple seated on the ground in the centre, and a wooden shelter at the right. There are scattered trees, and hills in the background. The small figure is shaving the cheek of the taller one. Shows Ewehi and his wife Rora. Extract from Crawford's "Recollections of travel in New Zealand and Australia ...", London, Trubner, 1880, page 179: "Our captain's wife, the faithful Rora, was about three feet six inches in height, had a humpback, with legs and arms like whip-sticks. We called her the Ghoul. Peata expressed great surprise that such a lady had found a husband. She was most devoted to him, fondled him affectionately, attended to his pipe and his food; and I was much amused to see her performing the duties of barber, and giving her husband his Sunday's shave". A published version based on this image appears in Crawford's "Recollections of travel in New Zealand and Australia ...", London, Trubner, 1880, page 180 Extended Title - From his "Sketchbook of copies from originals by James Coutts Crawford" [1860-1880], page [45 Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Ink and wash drawing, 145 x 235 mm

Date: 1928

From: Godber, Albert Percy, 1875-1949 :Collection of albums, prints and negatives

Reference: PAColl-3039-1-026

Description: The old Fitzherbert Bridge at Palmerston North, across the Manawatu River. Photographed by Albert Percy Godber in 1928. A print from this negative is at Pa1-q-102 (Godber album, vol 109, p 210). Reproduced in "Cavalcade of New Zealand locomotives" by A N Palmer & W W Stewart (p 133), with caption '"Tr" 1 shunting at Petone Workshops, about 1925. A P Godber (NZR)'. Arrangement: Print from the original negative at APG-1864-1/2 Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 1862 - 1880

From: Crawford, James Coutts, 1817-1889 :[Sketchbook of copies from originals by James Coutts Crawford and Samuel Deighton. 1860-1880]

Reference: E-926-044

Description: Shows a view of the passengers and polesmen in a canoe. The men with the poles are labelled Jowett and Deighton. Closer to the front are "The ghoul" (Rora, the wife of the canoe's captain Ewehi) and "Lady and dog". The "lady" is wearing a feather cloak and a hat, and beyond her are seen the backs of two men wearing jackets and hats. Extract from Crawford's "Recollections of travel in New Zealand and Australia ...", London, Trubner, 1880, page 178: "The name of our canoe was "Taraiwahine", of the captain, Ewehi; of his lady, Rora; of an old man with one eye, Aperahama, and Ewi's father, Peata". Other Titles - River Extended Title - From his "Sketchbook of copies from originals by James Coutts Crawford" [1860-1880], page [44 Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Ink drawing, 235 x 145 mm

Date: between 1923 and 1928

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

Reference: Pan-2418-F

Description: Panoramic view along the Manawatu Gorge, looking towards the Woodville end, with road and power pylons on the right side of the river. Railway line visible on the far side. Steep cliffs above the road with signs of slips on the right. Bush, some forest remnants, especially above the railway line. Taken by Robert Percy Moore. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - Manawatu Gorge. New Zealand; Marginal notes on negative - [On brown adhesive tape] Manawatu Gorge. R.P.M. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Panoramic negative 24.7 x 115.2 cm

Date: between 1923 and 1928

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

Reference: Pan-2416-F

Description: Panoramic view looking down over the Manawatu River in the foreground. The road (heading from the Woodville Ferry Reserve towards Ashhurst) runs from far left centre past a house. An advertisement for "The new Essex Super Six", 'Andersen & Hansen Service Station' is on the road by the house. The road then crosses a bridge and winds along the curve of the hill on the far side. On the near side of the house there is also a section of railway line which can also be seen on a bend on the right hand side further along in the centre right middle distance. Hills all around except for lower farmland hnear the river across the road from the house. Taken by Robert Percy Moore. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - Entrance to Manawatu Gorge. North Island. New Zealand. No. 851; Marginal notes on negative - [On brown adhesive tape] Entrance to Manawatu Gorge Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Panoramic negative 24.7 x 131.0 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: 1862 - 1880

From: Crawford, James Coutts, 1817-1889 :[Sketchbook of copies from originals by James Coutts Crawford and Samuel Deighton. 1860-1880]

Reference: E-926-051

Description: Shows a man and woman poling a canoe along a river, next to a low cliff bank at the left. There are submerged tree trunks in the water at the right. Other Titles - River Extended Title - From his "Sketchbook of copies from originals by James Coutts Crawford" [1860-1880], page [51 Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Ink and wash drawing, 145 x 235 mm

Date: 1842 - 1847

From: Brees, Samuel Charles, 1810-1865 :Pictorial Illustrations of New Zealand. London, John Williams and Co., Library of Arts, 141, Strand, 1847.

Reference: B-049-029/031

Description: The top view shows the Kebbell's settlement with a sawmill around 8 miles up the Manawatu River from the coast; the central view shows the wooden Fort Richmond on the left, with the Hutt River and its first bridge, Hutt Forest in the background; the lower view is from the bottom of Hawkestone Street, looking towards Tinakori Hill, with John Wicksteed's house in the foreground and Mr St Hill's in the background Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Engravings on sheet 365 x 261

Date: From 1930 to 1938

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

Reference: PA1-o-008

Description: Album of black & white photographs supplementary to the 3 MS foolscap volumes of Annals of the Tararua Range (4), images nos 449a-568. Includes memo of topographical details and their origins on greywacke hills; ascent of Tararua Peak from Mt Hector track, March 29-30, 1930; Manawatu Gorge and northern end of the Tararua Range, April 1930; Kaitoke-Alpha-Tauherenikau circuit (27 Feb-2 Mar 1931), with several members of the Hutt Valley Tramping Club named, views of the Alpha Hut on the Hutt-Tauherenikau Divide, Tauherenikau Hut of the Tararua Tramping Club on the Tauherenikau River, and Smith Creek Hut; ascent of Arete Peak via Yeates Track 1-3 April 1932, with Jack Gavey and Arthur Black at the Ohau Hut; combined clubs ascent of Mt Tauririkohukohu (3455 ft), 18 Feb 1934; blue slip shatter belt, Waikawa River, Manakau, 1935; Wellington greywacke-argillite topography, Aug 1936; Western margin of the Tararua Range, no. 4, Manakau-Otaki sector; Heights Basin, Arapaepae Ridge revisited 15 Aug 1937; winter ascent of Mount Hector (5016 ft), 17 July 1938; ascent of Thompson Trig Station (2333 ft) from the Waitohu Valley.

Date: 1893 - 1976

Reference: D-001-001

Description: Shows Willowbank, the homestead of J O Batchelar, bridge spanning Manawatu River and the township Reproduction of watercolour in the Manawatu Museum, Palmerston North. Issued with text-sheet Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, coloured 362 x 649 mm on sheet 615 x 848 mm

Date: 1862 - 1880

From: Crawford, James Coutts, 1817-1889 :[Sketchbook of copies from originals by James Coutts Crawford and Samuel Deighton. 1860-1880]

Reference: E-926-052

Description: Shows a canoe drawn up beside a low cliff bank on which is built a wooden fence with carved figures at intervals along it. Other Titles - Maraetarata; River Extended Title - From his "Sketchbook of copies from originals by James Coutts Crawford" [1860-1880], page [51 Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Ink and wash drawing, 145 x 235 mm

Date: [190-?]

From: Daroux, Louis John, 1870-1948 :Photographs of New Zealand and the Pacific

Reference: 1/1-039358-G

Description: Flax industry workers on a barge loaded with flax on the Manawatu River. Two horse-drawn carts are in the river, and a steam launch is tied up on the far side of the barge. Photograph taken ca 1900s by Louis John Daroux. Similar image to 1/1-039338 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 6.5 x 8.5 inches

Date: 1862 - 1880

From: Crawford, James Coutts, 1817-1889 :[Sketchbook of copies from originals by James Coutts Crawford and Samuel Deighton. 1860-1880]

Reference: E-926-046

Description: Shows a sketch of two canoes on a river winding between low cliff banks. There is a fenced rectangular area on the bank at the left and trees beyond. The leading canoe, further away, contains two figures with paddles or poles, and the nearer canoe, following it, has three figures with poles or paddles and two other seated figures with brimmed hats. This location is mentioned in Crawford's "Recollections of travel in New Zealand and Australia ...", London, Trubner, 1880, page 176 Other Titles - River Extended Title - From his "Sketchbook of copies from originals by James Coutts Crawford" [1860-1880], page [46 Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Ink drawing, 145 x 235 mm

Date: 1937 to 1940

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

Reference: PA1-o-013

Description: "Along N.Z. highways" Second series. Includes maps (hand-drawn), plans, and black & white photographs by G L Adkin, covering trips around the lower North Island between 1937 and 1940. Trip on 18 April 1937 around Miramar Peninsula, includes views of the Massey Memorial, Wellington Harbour, Scots College, Rongotai Airport, and a schooner near the Wellington Heads. From 30 March to 1st April 1938, a round trip, Levin, Wanganui, Whanganui River, Turakina, Hunterville, Levin, including views of the Manawatu River, Foxton water tower, farm land at Turakina, a sketch-map of Turakina & vicinity and of Putiki Pa near Wanganui, Turakina River, Kaitoke Lake, war memorial tower on Durie Hill (Wanganui), Wanganui City from various vantge points, Moutoa Gardens, statue of Major Kemp, views up the Whanganui River as far as the turn-off to Raetihi at Makirikiri, further views of Wanganui including Virginia Lake, scenes of Putiki Pa, Turakina to Hunterville via Turakina Valley. 30th March 1939, a trip from Palmerston North to Ashhurst via the Manawatu Gorge. 16 December 1939 and 6 March 1940, trips from Levin to Wellington via the new Paekakariki to Pukerua Bay coastal highway (opened 4 November 1939), including views of the new highway, and images of the New Zealand Centennial Exhibition at Miramar, Wellington. A plan of the layout of the various pavillions, views of pavillions including exterior and interior views of the Maori Court. Adkin lists names of Maori carvers involved in creating the Maori Court, including Pine Taiapa of Tikitiki, Iotua Tuarua of Rarotonga, and Hoani Mete Kingi of Wanganui.

Date: 1862 - 1880

From: Crawford, James Coutts, 1817-1889 :[Sketchbook of copies from originals by James Coutts Crawford and Samuel Deighton. 1860-1880]

Reference: E-926-050

Description: Shows a group of Maori men women and children, sitting and standing, some facing forwards, others whose backs only are visible. Other Titles - Tiakitahuna; River Extended Title - From his "Sketchbook of copies from originals by James Coutts Crawford" [1860-1880], page [50 Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Wash drawing, 145 x 235 mm

Date: 1862 - 1880

From: Crawford, James Coutts, 1817-1889 :[Sketchbook of copies from originals by James Coutts Crawford and Samuel Deighton. 1860-1880]

Reference: E-926-047

Description: Shows a sketch of a canoe on a river winding between low bushcovered cliff banks. In the foreground is a stony area with a large tree trunk lying on it. Extended Title - From his "Sketchbook of copies from originals by James Coutts Crawford" [1860-1880], page [47 Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Wash drawing, 145 x 235 mm

Date: 1928

From: Godber, Albert Percy, 1875-1949 :Collection of albums, prints and negatives

Reference: APG-1864-1/2-G

Description: View of the old Fitzherbert Bridge at Palmerston North, across the Manawatu River. Photographed by Albert Percy Godber in 1928. Identification of location and place from Godber's own index filed in Photographic Archives at TL 6/1/15 in the 1/2 plate sequence under B. Bridge. Fitzherbert. Palmerston North. 1928. Old bridge. Box 107. An original print from this negative is at PaColl-3039-1-026. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 6.5 x 4.75 inches