Places

Date: 1860 - 1890

By: Crawford, James Coutts, 1817-1889; Fergusson and Mitchell (Firm); Webster, Kenneth Athol, 1906-1967

Reference: A-259-009

Description: A plain in the foreground, with several Maori dwellings amongst scattered cabbage trees. Rotoaira Lake in the middle distance and part of Tongariro Mount rising behind. The artist has drawn a plume of steam rising from the flank of the mountain Engraved by an unknown artist after a drawing by James Coutts Crawford. See Ellis, E.M. Early prints of N.Z. p. 193, no. 799 Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - Tongariro Rotoaira. [in ink, in Crawford's hand] Original sketch by Crawford done on 1862 trip held at E-051-045/046. cf A-259-008 Junction of Moawhanga with Rangitikei ...which appears to have been removed from the same unknown publication. Untitled proof of engraving for unidentified publication; titled version held in Richard Taylor's sketchbook E-296-012-3 (neg. 1/2-050424) Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Engraving 78 x 149 mm on sheet 114 x 188 mm

Date: 1870s

By: Cox, Horace A, active 1883

Reference: PA1-o-110

Description: New Zealand scenery photographed circa 1870s. Views include the Pink and White Terraces and Lake Rotomahana; a digger's hut in the Tararua Range; Mercury Bay; carriers changing horses in Oripi bush; a group of Maori holding a runanga at an unidentified meeting house; two views of the new road being created between Lake Coleridge and Hokitika. Inscriptions: Album page - Horace A Cox, from his old schoolfellow Harry [?], Lyttelton, New Zealand, 9 July 1883 Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Black cover with gold outline, 22.5 x 31 cm Provenance: Presented to Horace A Cox on 9 July 1883.

Date: 1863 - 1870

Reference: MapColl-832.14hkm/1863-72/Acc.24350

Description: Military map showing operations from the Auckland Fort Britomart Albert barracks, south along the military route to Cambridge, Aratitaha and Tokanui, Waikato District. Depicts military blockhouses, redoubts and forts (five in the Waikato region and over eleven in South Auckland), stockages, routes used on garrison duty only, engagements, Maori pa and kainga and the confiscation boundary as gazetted 17/12/1864 including the aukati (frontier) line. Also shows mission stations Waipa and Taupiri and geographical features, most with Maori placenames. Identifies battle sites at several places including Hairini (22.2.64), Rangiaohia (21.2.64) Kihikihi and Orakau (2.4.64), Waiari (11.2.64) and in South Auckland including Hills Clearing (8.9.63), Koheroa (17.7.63), Meremere (1.11.63). Several Maori pa and kainga are named, including Tokanui, Te Kopua, Otawhao, Otautahanga. In the Waikato regions a similar number of both redoubts and pa sites are identified. If distinguishing between the route followed by the troops and the confiscation boundary, refer to original map. Reference key at bottom of map identifies features of the map. Other Titles - showing Other Titles - District Other Titles - and Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Diazo print, scale [1:253 440], 81 x 62 cm.

Date: 1863

By: Illustrated London news (Newspaper); Warre, Henry James, 1819-1898

Reference: A-434-025

Description: A view from across the river towards a steep hill, crowned with the Alexandra Redoubt. Six Maori canoes are on the river and a raupo hut is in the right foreground. A tree frames the view on the left. A small hut and figures can be seen on the opposite bank. The fort itself has several buildings within low walls, and a flagpole with flag flying Based on an ink and wash drawing by H. J. Warre [Encampment by a river, 1863] in the Rex Nan Kivell Collection, National Library of Australia, NK2179. (photograph held in Photo File, Drawings and Prints Collection) Extended Title - From: Illustrated London news, V. 43, 5 December 1863, p.573 Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Wood engraving, 165 x 240 mm.

Date: 1890

By: New Zealand Graphic and Ladies' Journal; Star Lithographic Works

Reference: C-060-020-a

Description: Identifies features of the landscape, and shows a large Maori canoe beached in front of a decorated whare in the left foreground. Maori men, women and children populate the waterfront. The three volcanoes are in the background, with Ngauruhoe steaming. The view looks south along the lake Supplement to: New Zealand graphic, 20 Dec 1890 Extended Title - View of the southern shore. Auckland New Zealand Graphic, 1890 (Auckland ; Star Lithographic Works) Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithograph, coloured, on card 300 x 485 mm

Date: [1880s to 1890s]

By: Ring, James, 1856-1939; Radcliffe, Frederick George, 1863-1923; Spencer, Charles, 1854-1933; Tyree Brothers (Firm); Bulpin, I, active 1974

Reference: PA1-o-078

Description: General views of New Zealand taken in the 1880s and 1890s by various photographers including James Ring, Frederick George Radcliffe, Charles Spencer and the Tyree Brothers. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Tan coloured album, 24 x 31 cm Provenance: Donated by I Bulpin, Surbiton, England, 1974

Date: 1863

From: Illustrated London news :Clippings related to New Zealand [ca 1842-1890]

By: Warre, Henry James, 1819-1898; Jackson, Mason, 1819-1903

Reference: E-106-f-037-2

Description: A view from across the river towards a steep hill, crowned with the Alexandra Redoubt. Six Maori canoes are on the river and a raupo hut is in the right foreground. A tree frames the view on the left. A small hut and figures can be seen on the opposite bank. The fort itself has several buildings within low walls, and a flagpole with flag flying. Engraver M Jackson. Based on an ink and wash drawing by H. J. Warre [Encampment by a river, 1863] in the Rex Nan Kivell Collection, National Library of Australia, NK2179. (photograph held in Photo File, Drawings and Prints Collection) Copy negative 1/2-020808-F is very similar Extended Title - From: Illustrated London news, V. 43, 5 December 1863, p.573 Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Wood engraving, 165 x 240 mm

Date: 1869 - 1901

By: Liardet, Wilbraham Frederick Evelyn, 1799-1878; Anderson, Nora, active 1901; Hogg, Neville William (Dr), 1927-2007; Sisarich, Warren, active 1980s-1990s

Reference: C-126-006

Description: Extensive view framed by tree ferns and flax in the foreground, looking down unto a small river winding through cultivated fields and scattered houses, with the kainga mentioned in the title presumably the cluster of buildings to the right. There is a ridge of low hills beyond the near river valley then the extensive plain of the Waihou River, formerly called the Thames, with mountains in the distance The original watercolour by Liardet is at C-137-005. The Thames River, named by Captain Cook, is now known by its original Maori name as the Waihou River. The "Kawaeranga" River is the Kauaerangi. Mt Pukekawa does not appear to be a name used in the area depicted any longer - the closest Pukekawa is some 50 kilometres to the west on the far side of the Waikato River. On the verso is a pencil and faint watercolour drawing of a pair of pink dancing shoes and a fan. Other Titles - Embouchure, Kauaerangi River, Waihou River Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - Title, both artists' names and dates, in brown brushpoint in cursive calligraphic style.; Verso - "Mrs Anderson Coromandel sc" plus framing instructions dating from the 1960s. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour, on sheet 315 x 467 mm. Provenance: Owned by Warren Sisarich, 1960s. Sold at Dunbar Sloanes, Wellington, to Dr Neville Hogg of Dargarville.

Date: 1885

From: Burton Bros

By: Burton, Alfred Henry, 1834?-1914

Reference: PA7-36-28

Description: Photograph of the village taken by Alfred Hursthouse on 4 Jun 1885 Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - 3609 - Te Kumi - King Country - Scene of the Hursthouse outrage. Burton Bros, Dunedin. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Albumen print 14.8 x 19.5 cm on mount 22.8 x 29.2 cm

Date: 1864

By: Morgan, John (Rev), 1812-1865

Reference: MapColl-832.14gbbd/1864/Acc.6033

Description: Plan of the Maori positions around Pukekura, depicting Te Karanga Maori poistion next to the old pa site and the Mangawero River, settlements including Pukeumu, Tamakere, Wanake, Arihirua along the Waikato River, Raho settlement, Rarowera old pa, named mills including Ruatawhiwhi and Pekapekarau. Also shows the Awamutu Mission Station on 178 acres, Otawhao, the church at Otawhao, the old mission station at Mangapouri, Te Kopua (Reo? A. Reid), horse roads, old pa sites, mills, lakes and rivers. Shows Walkers old paddock and J. Morgan's old horse road. Kaipiha is named Turners. Catalogue card gives title as: 'Plan of native positions at Pukekura. Drawn by the Reverend John Morgan, 1864. ... Part of a report by Morgan to the Governor-General in the Kingite troubles of 1863-1864.' Right hand side of map has several sentences of handwritten text explaining distances between named locations, describing roads, and the countryside. Identification: [?] QD 64/1116. Second copy (untitled) Reference MapColl-832.14gbbd/1864/Acc.311, 38 x 30 cm.. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photographic copy, linen backed, 30 x 25 cm.

Date: 1860

By: Bates, Henry Stratton, 1836-1918; Lawlor, Patrick Anthony, 1893-1979

Reference: A-159-004

Description: View across the Waikato River towards the Maori King's residence and village. 'The house on the extreme left with the sentry box near it is the King's' (note on verso). A large flagpole and ten other houses are visible. A small canoe is in the foreground, with another in the middle distance and others moored at the distant bank. The King was Potatau te Wherowhero Accompanied by letter and newspaper article about the picture. "The house on the extreme left with the sentry box near it is the Kings", and other notes on back Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - title; Verso - various inscriptions Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil and wash 127 x 170 mm Provenance: Found loose inside volume 2 of Rees' 1892 biography of Sir George Grey. The volume was once the property of the artist, Henry Stratton Bates.

Date: 1863

By: Illustrated London news (Newspaper); Warre, Henry James, 1819-1898

Reference: PUBL-0033-1863-573

Description: A view from across the river towards a steep hill, crowned with the Alexandra Redoubt. Six Maori canoes are on the river and a raupo hut is in the right foreground. A tree frames the view on the left. A small hut and figures can be seen on the opposite bank. The fort itself has several buildings within low walls, and a flagpole with flag flying Based on an ink and wash drawing by H. J. Warre [Encampment by a river, 1863] in the Rex Nan Kivell Collection, National Library of Australia, NK2179. (photograph held in Photo File, Drawings and Prints Collection) Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Wood engraving

Date: 1845 - 1860

By: Dunbar Sloane Ltd; Monro, Henry Alfred Horne, 1824-1908

Reference: A-128-030

Description: Shows a group of three Maori whare, with figures sitting and standing outside. There is a line with objects hanging from it, probably food hanging for drying or smoking. Beyond the bush in the background is the distinctive peak of Castle Rock. Accompanied by backing board with title details and (incorrect) name of artist. See also A-128-031 for another image from the same artist and sketchbook, acquired separately. Inscriptions: Backing board recto - centre - [Title]; Recto - beneath image - [Title] Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil drawing, 140 x 198 mm.

Date: 1863 - 1887 - 1864

By: Wilson, John Alexander, 1829-1909; Brett, Henry, 1843-1927

Reference: A-109-050

Description: Battle scene with groups of soldiers from the Forest Rangers and the 65th Regiment, plus General Cameron and staff, with guns firing and horses, several dead or wounded men, Maori whares in the background and bush and hills. Soldiers are identified by name and the death of General Nixon is shown. The man directing the Forest Rangers is likely to be von Tempsky. After an original by J.A.Wilson, a witness to the battle, and depicted in this view. A copy of the original and a description of the battle is published in Cowan, J. The New Zealand wars. Vol. 1 p. 345. Lieutenant McDonnell is likely to be Thomas McDonnell (1832-1899), noted for his heroism at Rangiaowhia. His brother, William McDonnell (1839-1919?) also fought in the New Zealand wars, but in the Wanganui area. Both were sons of Thomas McDonnell (1788-1864) of Hokianga Other Titles - McHales' body Rangiaowhia Extended Title - From: Gudgeon, T. W. The defenders of New Zealand. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Lithograph 165 x 280 mm

Date: 1855

From: Taylor, Richard, 1805-1873 :Te Ika a Maui, or, New Zealand and its inhabitants, illustrating the origin, manners, customs, mythology, religion, rites, songs, proverbs, fables, and language of the natives ; together with the geology, natural history, productions, and climate of the country, its state as regards Christianity, sketches of the principal chiefs, and their present position. London, Wertheim and Macintosh, 1855.

Reference: PUBL-0183-224-opp

Description: Shows a group of Maori youths playing in a hot pool at Orakei Korako, and two cloaked Maori admiring the geyser playing in the background. In the right distance is a Maori kainga, and hills. Other Titles - Orakei Korako Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Engraving, page size 320 mm.

Date: 1880

From: Backhouse, John Philemon 1845-1908 :New Zealand scenery; original oil paintings [ca 1880]

By: Backhouse, John Philemon, 1845-1908

Reference: E-053-010

Description: Mount Taupiri in the background, covered with bush. A smaller mound below it, has a building on top. At its foot is a church, tents and low buildings. A stream is on the left, with a number of Maori walking along the riverbank path Other Titles - Showing Quantity: 1 oil(s). Physical Description: Oil painting on page, 183 x 203 mm.

Date: 1869

By: Liardet, Wilbraham Frederick Evelyn, 1799-1878

Reference: C-137-005

Description: Shows an extensive view with a small river in the foreground, settled farmland beyond, a ridge of low hills, and further away the extensive plain of the Waihou River, formerly called the Thames, and distant mountains. There are tree ferns, ferns and flax in the lower right and left corners, canoes on the river, and farmhouses with fields of planted rows. The kainga of the title may be the cluster of houses at the far right. The Thames River, named by Captain Cook, is now known by its original Maori name as the Waihou River. The "Kawaeranga" River is the Kauaeranga. Mt Pukekawa does not appear to be a name used in the area depicted any longer - the closest Pukekawa is some 50 kilometres to the west on the far side of the Waikato River. Other Titles - Pukekawa, embouchure, Kauaerangi River, Waihou River Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour, 280 x 455 mm, stuck to backing sheet with title, 315 x 465 mm.

Date: 1836 - 1837

By: Wade, William Richard, 1802-1891

Reference: A-113-001

Description: Mission buildings and thatched huts with Maori settlement in background, bend of river with canoe and several Maori in the foreground. Hills behind the settlement in the distance. Puriri was the station of Reverend John Morgan Other Titles - ... from the West North West Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image, lower left: title. Lower right, at edge of image: initials and date. Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil on paper 201 x 252 mm

Date: 1864

By: Fox, William, 1812-1893; Wilkie, John Campbell, 1899-1977

Reference: WC-029

Description: Shows a wharenui with carved barge-boards and entrance porch, two European-style houses, two tents, the lower part of the King's flagstaff inside a fence in the right foreground, and barrels or cooking pots with several people moving around on the marae in front of the wharenui. In the foreground is a pile of planks, with three European men leaning or sitting on it, surveying the scene or conversing. Exhibited in 'Picturing Paradise; the colonial watercolours of William Fox', Exhibition at National Library Gallery 25 February - 18 June 2000; Hocken Library, Dunedin, 11 September - 15 October 2000. Curated by Jill Trevelyan. Other Titles - Title on mount: Kings palace & flagstaff. Ngaruawahia. N.Zd 1864 Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - title in ink. Additional title & date in pencil on backing board lower right Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour 157 x 235 mm Provenance: By descent to Wilkie family.

Date: 1860 - 1890

From: Taylor, Richard, 1805-1873 :Sketchbook. 1835-1860.

By: Crawford, James Coutts, 1817-1889; Fergusson and Mitchell (Firm)

Reference: E-296-q-012-3

Description: A plain in the foreground, with several Maori dwellings amongst scattered cabbage trees. Rotoaira Lake in the middle distance and part of Tongariro Mount rising behind. The artist has drawn a plume of steam rising from the flank of the mountain Engraved by an unknown artist after a drawing by James Coutts Crawford. See Ellis, E.M. Early prints of N.Z. p. 193, no. 799 Original sketch by Crawford done on 1862 trip held at E-051-045/046. cf A-259-008 Junction of Moawhanga with Rangitikei ...which appears to have been removed from the same unknown publication. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Engraving 78 x 149 mm on sheet 114 x 188 mm