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[Swainson, William] 1789-1855 :Native stockade of Pahitanui, Porirua Harbour. [ca 1847]
Date: 1840 - 1849
By: Swainson, William, 1789-1855
Reference: A-186-007
Description: Shows a Maori man walking on the near shore to the right, and a pa on top of a low hill across the water. The Pa is Rangihaeata's Matai Taua Pa Copy of pencil drawing (115 x 185 mm) copied by Mary Marshall from original by W. Swainson. Matai Taua Pa, built ca 1845, was abandoned by Rangihaeata in 1846 when he withdrew with his men to Battle Hill to face British soldiers. He later moved north to Horowhenua Other Titles - Pauatahanui Quantity: 1 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: Microfilm printout, 238 x 167 mm