Places

Date: [ca 1880-1910]

From: Scenery Preservation Board :Scenic photographs of New Zealand

By: Collis, William Andrews, 1853-1920; De Tourret, Ernest, active 1909-1912; New Zealand. Tourism Department; Partington, William Henry Thomas, 1854-1940; Scenery Preservation Board

Reference: PAColl-0444-1

Description: Photographs of the following: a set of seven photographs by Collis and annotated by F P Corkill, land agent, re landholding around the Waiwhakaiho River; scenic views such as waterfalls, lakes, and the Pink and White Terraces; bridges with annotations re height etc; sixteen numbered photographs mounted two to a card of scenic views in the Taranaki Region, Rotorua and the far north (including ones of Taumaha Gorge, Taranaki and Lake Ora - location unidentified); a set of seven photographs of the Waipu Caves including Lot's wife, the anvil and the sugar loaf in Morrison's Cave; a clipping of St Paul's Cupola and a photograph of Kauri Gully, Northcote with annotations on resolutions passed re the establishment of reservations; a panorama in two photographs of Flagstaff Hill, Dunedin with annotations re a potential reserve; and two of a tramping party of three men and five boys resting at a waterfall. Includes a recent hand-written list of the photographs. Quantity: 56 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Mounted prints

Date: 1876

By: Wyles & Buck (Firm); Buck, William Seldon, 1846-1919

Reference: MapColl-832.43gbbd/1876/Acc.6344

Description: Map with some survey markings of Ohau, Manawatu Kukutauaki no 4F, Waikawa, Waikawa River and Huritini. Shows an unnamed Crown grant near Takapu o kai Ngarara. Southernmost points on map are Waitohu government trig and Pukehou. Shows the site of Te Rauparaha's Pa adjoining the Waikawa River, and a pa on the Ohau River. Stamped 'Buck collection' on verso. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink on dressed linen, part coloured, scale [1:15 840], 108.6 x 75.4 cm.

Date: [ca 1964]

From: McEwen, Jock Malcolm, 1915-2010: Collection

Reference: MapColl-832.45eg/[ca.1964]/Acc.27673

Description: Drawn on a base map of Owahanga Station, the annotations depict pā sites, (including terraced pā), middens (deposits of shells or animal bones indicating human settlement) and pits along the Mataikona River. Several comments are written on the map such as the bulldozing of sites, pit size, locality of farm buildings. Drawn by P.J.P. Base map: 'Owahanga Station' (ms map?, 1964). Surveyed by R G Lockie. This map names paddocks, buildings, and describes land use. Gives topographical information. Includes enlargement of the layout of the station's farm buildings such as wool shed, cook house, and shearing quarters. Map consists of two sheets glued together. Note: Owahanga Station is officially in the Tararua District but in the Wellington, not the Manawatu-Wanganui Region. Quantity: 1 map(s). 3 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Photographic copy, scale indeterminable, 55.2 x 51 cm. Processing information: Separated in 1999, combined with ATL-Group-00693 in August 2023.

Date: 1848

By: Whitehead, Arthur, active 1840s

Reference: MapColl-832.45cba/[ca.1848]/Acc.4900

Description: Topographic map of the southern half of the North Island, with especial emphasis on the Wairarapa valley, showing natural features and stands of timber; the Maori names for some of these features are given, together with names and locations of some pa . Includes the surveyors' route which began on 1st. June, ca. 1848, from a site along the Manawatu River to the Ruamahanga River, Lake Wairarapa, ending at the Hutt River on 20 June. Notes describe some topographic features. See also "A treatise on practical surveying" by Arthur Whitehead, 1848 (Exeter: A. Whitehead, ca.1848). Held NZ&P Collection, P 526.9 WHI 1848. Other Titles - Photocopy from "A treatise on practical surveying", by Arthur Whitehead, C.E. & surv., 1848 Inscriptions: Recto - centre right - Notes. The red line shews [sic] the track of the exploring party with the termination of each days march defined by the end view of a tent and the day of the month. The points at which observations for Latitude and Longitude were made are also shown Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Negative photostat., linen backed, scale not given, 67.9 x 49.9 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-926-043

Description: Shows a village at Tokaanu, Taupo, where some of the storehouses are cut into the cliffs with rectangular openings. There are also huts and storehouses on top of the cliff. Labelled features are: the Kaimanawa Range (far left), Pihanga moutain (centre distance) and Herekiekie's grave in the far right background. A road cuts through a gorge at the far left, and there are talls grasses in the left foreground. Other Titles - Rotoaira Extended Title - From his "Sketchbook of copies from originals by James Coutts Crawford" [1860-1880], page [43 Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Ink drawing, 145 x 235 mm

Date: 1972 - 1984

By: Canoe Camping Ltd

Reference: MapColl-832.41cdc/1972-84/Acc.36686

Description: Map of the Wanganui River, on six sides of 4 sheets, five of which are numbered, of a canoe and camping cruise from Whakahoro to Atene. The sixth and final map of the route has the subheading 'Locality of base camp and training ground'. Each map includes some navigational instructions and rapids are numbered and named in a key as are distances of one mile and five miles adjusted between major landmarks. Historical sites, numerous pa sites, huts, settlements, caves, peaks, springs, mineral and freshwater sources, landings, many mission stations and stations are named. Several inset sketches cover the difficult stretches of the river, mainly rapids, and show the routes the canoes should take. Each map includes mileages at the beginning and end of each featured section while arrows indicate North and Downstream. Extensive notes give sources of historical detail and include general information. Quantity: 6 map(s) both sides of 2 sheets and one side of another two sheets. Physical Description: Photocopies, scale [1:63 360], each sheet 29.7 x 21 cm.

Date: [1930-1977]

From: Mead, Arthur David, 1888-1977 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-7403-02

Description: Essays and articles, and small pieces by Mead on aspects of Whanganui River history. Includes letters to `New Zealand herald' and `Evening post'; bibliography of the river compiled by Mead; summary of river levels at Pipiriki; notes from conversation with David Barr on Pepe Turoa and pa on the river; transcripts of reports and accounts on the river from official and personal sources; piece on discrepancy in information on the gunboats on the river; 1908 inspection trip report, notes obtained from W Salt, Roman Catholic mission; Parikino, the tidal reach, hydro-electric development, canoe accounts; the 1865 Pipiriki skirmish; notes compiled for F W Furkert by J R Cade; Lands and Survey report summaries and other accounts including proposed charter for the river. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [ca 1880s]

By: Wrigglesworth and Binns (Firm)

Reference: PA7-53-32

Description: Maori group outside whare in Atene, circa 1880s. Taken by Wrigglesworth & Binns, ca 1880s Same image at PAColl-5671-43 Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - 101. Maories at Atene. Whanganui R. W. & B. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Albumen print, 15.4 x 21 cm

Date: 1853

By: Burnand, William Henry, active 1843-1850s

Reference: MapColl-832.4at/[ca.1853]/Acc.5977

Description: Copy of a topographic map of the Wellington region from Port Nicholson and Paliser Bay following the Ruamahanga River to the Manawatu River to the coast at Foxton. The Rimutaka and Tararua Ranges are named as are rivers, bays, heads, some settlements, tracks and roads. Some sections are marked and pa sites. Wakefield, Tiffin and Kettle have made descriptive notes about the terrain, views and navigable rivers on the map as well as at the bottom of it. Note on catalogue card states: Photocopy of col. MS map by W H Burnand inserted in his copy of New Zealand journal v. 4. p.218. 1843-44. Note on catalogue card states: Turnbull Library record no. 8 (N 1951) p. 9 gives title: Port Nicholson, Hutt, Wairarapa. Title suppled by cataloguer Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photocopy, scale not given, 44.7 x 19.6 cm.

From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 : Papers and diaries

Reference: MS-Papers-0261-05/1

Description: Notes and loose sheets about Maori history, particularly the Ngati Mamoe, Waitaha; information about sites for moa bone and other miscellaneous items. Also information about Maori pa, Taranaki region, taken duirng a trip to Mount Taranaki.

Date: [1901?]

By: Bevan, Thomas, 1836-1913

Reference: qMS-0221

Description: Bevan describes incidents in his life in the Otaki and Manawatu districts from 1840 to the 1860s. He was the son of a rope maker and followed his father's trade and farmed. He refers in particular to relationships between Maori and settlers and includes descriptions of Maori pa, legends, customs and the scenery, and a walk he made as a child in 1845 from Wellington to Waikawa, Otaki. Mss written in the hands of Bevan's daughters to whom dictated it, and signed by him Quantity: 1 folder(s) (71 pages). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss (33 cm, green tie case)

Date: 1897

From: Clarke, David fl.1897 :[The Wanganui River; sketch and story/ written by Margaret Bullock; sketches by David Clarke. Wanganui, A.D. Willis, 1897].

By: Clarke, David, active 1897

Reference: E-416-016

Description: Shows five small dwellings behind fence. A female figure with dog sits at break in fence and two other female figures stand further away. Extended Title - From Bullock, Margaret. The Wanganui River; sketch and story / written by Margaret Bullock; sketches by David Clarke. Wanganui; A.D. Willis [Christmas 1897]. Page 16. Inscriptions: Illustration has title below image; unsigned and undated. ATL has another copy of pamphlet at PAM [1897] BUL. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithograph 109 x 124 mm. Finding Aids: Shelf-list/Inventory available..

Date: [Between 1868 and 1898]

By: Long, W H (Mrs), active 1970; Burton Brothers (Dunedin, N.Z.); Zangaki (Firm)

Reference: PA1-q-146

Description: Album of photographs, most taken by the Burton Brothers in New Zealand, including a large number of Maori images, group portraits, identified men and women, pa, and storehouses. Scenes also taken by them in Tonga and Samoa. A number of images show scenes in England, including a group taken near Egremont in Cumbria, of ice on the Mersey River in 1895. There are a large number of copies of paintings of romantic scenes. Several photographs of the Suez Canal, and the Nile River, were taken by Greek photographers `Zangaki' Brothers Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with reddish brown cover, brown corners and spine with single raised cords; fleur de lys pattern stamped between cords; 33.5 x 27.0 cm

Date: [ca 1890s-1910]

By: Johnston, I F H (Mr), active 1971; Muir & Moodie (Firm); Morris, Guy Clayton, 1868-1918

Reference: PAColl-6334

Description: Postcards of New Zealand scenes. Includes views of women on the swing bridge over the Catlins River ca 1900; swans on Catlins Lake; Mt Ngauruhoe erupting; the main street in Milton; Gore Railway Station; the Hapuawhenua Viaduct on the main trunk line; the New Zealand rugby football team which toured Great Britain in 1905; the botanic gardens in Dunedin; a view over Mount Eden, Auckland showing the Maori fortifications and the firm of C Lynch Cash Grocers in the foreground; a two storey house boat or ferry at Ohura; Moffat's and Kolberg's homesteads in Pounawea; a re-touched view of the track through Pounawea; a souvenir of Port Molyneux showing Millionaire's Corner, Ka Ka Point and Kororo Creek; the Blue Bath, Rotorua; Princes Street, Dunedin showing a tram and Jacobs Tobacconist on the corner; Lower High Street, Dunedin with the premises of Charles W White & Co on the right; families out on St Clair Beach; two boys having a race in the rockery of the Botanic Gardens, Dunedin; North Island Main Trunk Railways at Ohakune; the Presbyterian church in Palmerston with the Clark Sunday School hall next to it; fell engine pulling a train up the Rimutaka Incline; Guide Eileen at Whakarewarewa; and Smith Bros general store at Owaka with their delivery cart outside. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Prints also at PAColl-5800-36 and PAColl-6001-18 Quantity: 24 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). 4 b&w original photographic print(s) postcards. 2 colour photo-mechanical print(s) postcard. 3 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Postcards Provenance: Donated by Mr I F H Johnston, Clutha, 1971

Date: 1897

From: Clarke, David fl.1897 :[The Wanganui River; sketch and story/ written by Margaret Bullock; sketches by David Clarke. Wanganui, A.D. Willis, 1897].

By: Clarke, David, active 1897

Reference: E-416-005

Description: Shows a stretch of the Wanganui River and rough dwellings at Atene, the mission named after Athens. At lower left is a sprig with leaves and berries (probably karaka). Extended Title - From Bullock, Margaret. The Wanganui River; sketch and story / written by Margaret Bullock; sketches by David Clarke. Wanganui; A.D. Willis [Christmas 1897]. Page 5. Inscriptions: Illustration has title below image; unsigned and undated. ATL has another copy of pamphlet at PAM [1897] BUL. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithograph 144 x 122 mm. Finding Aids: Shelf-list/Inventory available..

Date: 1860 - 1862

By: Morgan, John, 1829-1916

Reference: MapColl-832.2gmbh/[pre-1862]/Acc.244

Description: Photocopy of a map of the coastline from the Rangitikei River to the Waitara River showing settlements, pa sites, tracks, rivers. Fishing spots, ferries and mills are marked. As the names on the photocopied map are hard to read they have been handwritten alongside. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Ink on photocopy, linen backed, coloured, scale not given, 37.1 x 30.1 cm.

Date: 1847

By: Park, Robert, 1812-1870; Power, William James Murray Tyrone (Sir), 1819-1911; McLean, Donald (Sir), 1820-1877

Reference: E-078-q

Description: 1. Wash drawing of a Maori family, seated outside a tent, beside a whare, probably near Wanganui. 2. Prelimary pencil sketch of two houses, with a river beyond, probably Whanganui River looking west. 3. Pencil sketch panorama of Wanganui from the opposite bank of the river showing Rutland and York Stockades (built 1847) and the first Christ Church. 4., 5., & 6. Unfinished sketches, including a further view of Rutland Stockade, small drawings of groups of Maori, houses and a balloon-like object. Attributed to Robert Park on stylistic grounds. Quantity: 1 sketchbook(s). Physical Description: Pencil and monotone wash & pencil (6 drawings), 253 x 185 mm

Date: [1890s?, 1910s-1920s]

From: Edwards-Sextus, Patricia, active 1999-2019: Collection

By: Fisher family; Edwards-Sextus, Patricia Joyce, active 1999-2019

Reference: PAColl-9635

Description: Collection comprises papers relating to the Fisher family and the history of the Whanganui River. Includes photographs of Parinui and local Maori; Alf Overend with Sisters of Compassion at the baptism of his child Clair (1914/1915) at Jerusalem/Hiruharama Marae in 1914/1915; House and stockade; Pa, whare puni and church at Jerusalem; and grave of Emily A Fisher and Thomas William Fisher. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 28 b&w original photographic print(s). 1 colour original photographic print(s). Provenance: Donated by Mrs Edwards-Sextus, Dannevirke, 2009 Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - Fisher family: Papers (MS-Papers-9514).

Date: 1861 - 1880

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

Reference: E-926-053

Description: Shows a view of Mount Ruapehu, behind dense native bush, with a few individual trees at right and left foreground. In the left diestance, smoke from Ngauruhoe rises above the bush. Another version of this image is at E-041-043. Other Titles - River Extended Title - From his "Sketchbook of copies from originals by James Coutts Crawford" [1860-1880], page [53 Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Wash drawing, 145 x 235 mm

Date: ca 1950 - ca 1960

From: Burke, Noreen (estate) :Photographs

By: Burke, Noreen Hannah, 1926-1984; Burton Brothers (Dunedin, N.Z.); Jauncey, Philip Henry, 1902-1982

Reference: PAColl-6859-1

Description: Photographs taken by Noreen H Burke, The Evening Post, P H Jauncey, and the Burton Brothers. Many images are of parts of Wellington, Evans Bay, Parliament Buildings, the Cenotaph, the Botanic Garden and views of the city. Others include people in boats, flying boats, views of the Tukituki River Hawke's Bay, All Saints Church Palmerston North, Turuturu-moki Pa near Hawera Taranaki, the Turi and Rongorongo memorial canoe at Patea, and a group of people which include Prime Minister Holyoake and US President Johnson. Quantity: 52 b&w original photographic print(s) 5 hand-coloured.