Places

Date: 1800 - 1900

From: W B Chennells :Collection of maps

By: Masterton Public Library

Reference: MapColl-832.16gbbd/[n.d.]/Acc.36914

Description: Cadastral map showing area 9 miles south of Tauranga, from the Ruahihi Bridge bordering the Kumi Kumi land blocks on the west and the Kaimai and the Tauwharawhara on the east. The Mangapapa River is shown, along with the Mangakarengorengo, Ngaumuwahine and Manga Hurengorengo Streams. Most of the land blocks indicate their acreage. In the Whaitikuranui no. 6b block, diagram and text which reads 'Thames Valley Co. Station Homestead'. The road or track from Cambridge (Okoroire) to Tauranga is shown to be 31 miles. A pencil annotation shows the Ongaonga no. 2 block and the Kumi Kumi no. 1 block (up to the Ngaumuwahine Stream) subdivided. The map has pencil and some ink annotations. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink, watercolour and pencil on dressed linen, scale [1:5 088 800], 11.5 x 9 cm.

Date: 1901 - 1921

From: Valuation New Zealand: Land settlement plans for parts of the Waikato Region especially King Country, Kawhia and Otorohanga areas

By: Valuation New Zealand; New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey. Auckland District Office; New Zealand. Printing and Stationery Department; Mackay, John, 1851-1937

Reference: MapColl-832.17gbbd/1904-/Acc.35525

Description: A cadastral map of rural lands open for selection on lease in perpetuity, of the area from the Te Awaroa River to the Wai-inumia Stream, including the Kawhia-Alexandra Road. This base map has numbered sections, some have been coloured, and include acreages, owners' names and dates handwritten in each section. A small map, named Kawhia North S.D., mounted at the top left of the main map, is of sections 5 and 7 which are adjacent to the Awaroa River and one and a half miles to the Hauturu P.O. Includes one owners' name, acreage and a mounted cutting about section 5 and handwritten information including the poster number and date. A second cutting about section 3 is mounted on the bottom left of the main map and includes the relevant poster number and date. The map on the reverse has some sections outlined in red with a prominent note stating 'Superseded. See map on face'. The base maps are of sections in the Kawhia County. Auckland land district No. 753. A schedule of the second class land is referred to in a key. The map includes directions to the nearby settlement of Kawhia, and the vegetation and terrain are named. A schedule of second class land is referred to in a key and include the section number, acreage and rent. Instructions to applicants and a caution follow the with the printed name of James Mackenzie, Commissioner of Crown Lands. A statement on the left side of the map begins 'second class surveyed land, 3610 acres'. Includes the application date of 7th. September 1904 at the District Lands and Survey Office, Auckland. The inset map is a locality plan of the area from Helensville to Hawke's Bay. Handwritten names listed are: Y.B. Berntsen, H.C. Noonan, A.G. Williams, a. Dickson, H.W. Cuff, F.L. Morine, Charlotte Titchmarsh, C.C. Bagnall, K. Morine, A.L. Turrell, F.W. Walker, W.H. Armstrong, D.A. McLaren, D. Cullen, I. Neilson, W.J. Grier, D & D.H. Cavers of Hauturu, C.A. Mowat, W. Brownlie, E.E. Berryman, Elizabeth Irwin, S.T. Doe, Werner Althoff, V.H. Thatcher, J.R. Noonan, Paki Ahipu, W.W. Kerr, F. Cavers, W.D. Cavers, Alice Isabel Pearson. Inset: Kawhia County locality plan. Scale [1:2 534 400] Base map: Plan of sections in Kawhia County. Series, Auckland Land District No. 753. [Wellington, N.Z.], John Mackay, Govt. Printer, [1904] Title written in blue pencil on right hand side and subtitle adapted by cataloguer from that of the base map. Other Titles - Kawhia North survey district rural Quantity: 3 map(s) The map on the verso is a copy of the larger map on the recto with variations detailed below. Includes a small map mounted on the recto.. Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on card, linen backed, coloured, scales vary, 70.8 x 52.4 cm or smaller, on sheet 85 x 76.7 cm. Provenance: Donated by Valuation New Zealand, February 1991

Date: 1869-1872

By: Turner, Henry James, 1849-1914

Reference: MS-Papers-0253

Description: Outward correspondence from Cambridge, Waikato where Turner worked as a stockrider and on a flax mill, written to his mother and brother in England. The letters include references to economic and agricultural conditions and to the shortage of Anglican clergy in New Zealand, with some emphasis in troubled relations existing between Maori and Pakeha, and on the system of unofficial land sale Quantity: 2 folder(s). 0.02 Linear Metres. Finding Aids: Piece-level inventory available.

Date: 1807 - 1867

By: McDonnell, J A, active 1807; New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey

Reference: MapColl-832.15gbbd/1807/Acc.4503

Description: Copy of a hand-drawn map of two adjointing sections of farm land adjacent to the Harataunga Harbour, now known as Kennedy Bay, and bordered by the Whareroa and Ohinau Streams, Puketutu and Kaotara Hills and Rangitahi. One section has the names of Nathan Kennedy & Brothers, while the second has McGregor & Atkinson's names, together with acreages. The McGregor & Atkinson property includes the location of a sawmill and wharf, buildings are indicated and one is named 'Mr. Atkinson's'. A handwritten note on the original, written within this section states 'Grant to J. Cruikshank, Nov. 26th., 1867. 12.15a Sol 155'. Within the section of Nathan Kennedy & brothers, the note states 'Grant to Mr. J. Kennedy, Nov 26th, 1867. 12.15a Sol 155'. Includes references to Native land and Mr. D. Lowe's land. On the opposite side of the harbour, a settlement is marked and the site of a Maori church. A handwritten note on the top left states: 'The copy of a map deposited in this office. ... [difficult to decipher] and ... [difficult to decipher] by us. N... Heal. Native Land Office, March 19th. 1807. Surveyed by J.A. McDonnell. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photocopy, linen backed, scale indeterminable, 44.5 x 42 cm.

Date: 1897

By: Kelly, F V, active 1897

Reference: MapColl-832.15enc/1897/Acc.10340

Description: Drawn on a New Zealand Department of Lands and Survey template, depicts residence site for A B Kelly at Tokatea of Hauraki, Harataunga (sic) W. no 7, beside the road to Cabbage Bay. Property acreage is 0:1:6 and shows dwelling. Written on map:'Lic no. 2493, 12/5/97'. In bottom right corner '44'. Written on back of published map is 'Sub-division of land' declaration. Template map: 'For subdivision of Land under the 'Land Transfer Act'', Department of Lands and Survey, 18--. Received at the Land Transfer Survey Office. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on paper, linen backed, scale [1:792], 38 x 26 cm.

Date: 1913 - 1924

From: Valuation New Zealand: Land settlement plans for parts of the Waikato Region especially King Country, Kawhia and Otorohanga areas

By: Valuation New Zealand; New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey. Auckland District Office; New Zealand. Printing and Stationery Department; Mackay, John, 1851-1937

Reference: MapColl-832.14gbbd/1913-/Acc.35536

Description: Base maps of rural lands open for sale or occupation with right of purchase, or for renewable lease, in terms of the Land Act, 1908, in the Wharepapa Survey District, West Taupo County and in the Waipoua Survey District in the Hokianga County. The boundaries of farm blocks in the Wharepapa Survey District, Sections 1, 6,7, 11-24, are prominently outlined, the majority include owners' names and applicable dates handwritten in each section. A scenic reserve, domain and recreation reserve, hospital reserve, cemetery and creamery sites, and the Puniu, Waipari and Mangaharakeke Streams are marked. The roadman's paddock, the school site and temporary reserve have Gazetteer numbers. Brief descriptions of the terrain and vegetation are included. The base map of the Waipoua Survey District has two cuttings about land in the Wharepapa Survey District mounted over the top of it. The first cutting has '1393, 25-7-21, cash or D.P.' written adjacent to it while the second cutting has '1406, 23 & 25-1-2l, for general application' The main base map is of farm sections in the Wharepapa survey district, 15 miles from Kawa Railway station in the West Taupo County, Auckland Land District No. 1195. The second base map is of farm sections in the Waipoua Survey District, 8 miles from Kaihu, in the Hokianga County. A schedule of these districts include the valuations, acreages and rent. Instructions to applicants and a caution follow with the printed name of H.M. Skeet, Commissioner of Crown Lands. Includes an abstract of conditions of purchase. A statement on the left side of the map begins with '2,706 acres'. Includes the application date of 23 September 1913 at the District Lands and Survey Office, Auckland. The inset map is a locality plan of the area from the Hokianga River to the Poor Knights Island south to Kawhia Harbour. Kaihu and Wharepapa are indicated by red arrows. Handwritten names listed in the Wharepapa Survey District are: G. Benson, J. Furness, A. Eggleton & J. Brugh, J. Duncan, E. Austin, G.C. Wotton, H.E. & B.J. & H.G. Criggs, T.A. McNaught, Ellen Barnes, E.Corkhill, O.E. Austin, Mrs. A. Gooder, J.T. Leamau, H.E. Kinzett, Mary Kerr, J.T. Wilks, A.N. Austin, R. Plummer, Elizabeth Hinds, C. Bayly, F.B. Jolly, B. Gasson, A.E. Gasson, B. Underwood, A.G. Thomson, F.E. Dodd, J. O'Reilly, W. Thompson, T.D. Ashby, D.J. Ashby, E.M. Richardson, R.M. McCulloch, G.A. Thomson, J. Mogford, C.V. Thomas, Miss D. E. Beard. Handwritten names listed in the Waipoua Survey District are: R. Leahy, O. Reilly. Inset: Wharepapa and Waipoua locality plan. Scale [1:7 920] Base map: Sections in Wharepapa Survey District. Series, Auckland Land District No. 1195. [Wellington, N.Z.], John Mackay, Govt. Printer, [1913] Title written in blue pencil along bottom edge and subtitle adapted by cataloguer from that of the base map. Quantity: 4 map(s) The maps on the verso are copies of maps on the recto.. Physical Description: Ink, pencil and watercolour on card, linen backed, coloured, scale[1:31 680], 43.1 x 33.7 cm. and smaller, on a sheet measuring 63.3 x 73.6 cm. Provenance: Donated by Valuation New Zealand, February 1991 Donated by Valuation New Zealand, 26.02.1991.

Date: 1897

By: Philips, John I, active 1897

Reference: MapColl-832.15enc/1897/Acc.10341

Description: Drawn on a Department of Lands and Survey template, depicts residence site for J C Fraser at Hauraki Associated Gold Reefs, II Coromandel survey district. Property area is 0:2:00 acres, and identified as 'F'. 'Date of appeal Feb 9th 1897; Miner's Right no. 6106 Jan 20, 1897; granted 12.5.97'. Map signed by surveyor 26.1.97. Marked '145/97 C'. Marked '2492, 12.5.97'. Marked '24' in lower right corner. Template map: [Survey plan map], Department Lands and Survey, 18--. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on paper, linen backed, scale [1: 792], 39 x 25 cm.

Date: ca 1900s

Reference: PAColl-7530

Description: Photographs of land around Mangawhero and Mangapouri captioned on the reverse with the section numbers; also pictures of sheep and cattle farming in those areas. Also five photographs of land clearance and early settlement at Bethells or Te Henga. Photographs taken ca 1900s by an unidentified photographer. Quantity: 28 b&w original photographic print(s). 1 b&w original negative(s). Transfers: Three prints at PAColl-5800-42 to 44. Processing information: The negative at 1/2-005453 is a copy negative for an original print which is yet to be located.

Date: 1973-1976

By: Bettjeman, Frederick Charles, 1884-1987

Reference: MS-Papers-1101

Description: Bettjeman describes his experiences as a returning soldier carving out a farm from virgin bush at Mangapurua (1917-1942) from the development of the farm to the final abandonment of the settlement His other account is called `The Northern terraces of the Buller' and is an account of his childhood at the goldmining settlement of Fairdown, listing many inhabitants Source of title - Supplied Other Titles - The Northern terraces of the Buller Quantity: 1 folder(s) (2 pieces). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript

Date: 1911

From: Hill, Henry Thomas, 1849-1933 : Papers

By: Mackay, John, 1851-1937; New Zealand. Printing and Stationery Department; New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey. Auckland District Office

Reference: MapColl-832.18gbbd/1911/Acc.5768

Description: A base map of rural lands and small grazing runs for lease in the Tauhara Survey District, on the shores of Lake Taupo, has been used by H. Hill to show his own land and other sections leased by him. Several farm blocks include pencilled monetary values while others are shaded and include positions of buildings. H. Hill's own section has handwritten notes 'Afforested & finish', 69 acres, Sold' and adjacent to this section a note states ' Letter to I. Hislop Oct 23/22 re leasing reserve/thermal sp.'. A handwritten pencilled note states 'George Wall, Waitahanui, Tender for fencing' with several pencilled arithmetical sums. The Taupo - Napier Road continues as hand-drawn lines in ink across farm sections. Several sections are marked as withdrawn. A hand-drawn compass indicates the aspect. A letter mounted on the bottom right of the map is a reply from the Commissioner of Crown Lands, K.M. Graham, to H. Hill about lease of extra land. The base map itself is of sections of lands in the Tauhara Survey District, Auckland Land District No. 1095. Includes references to Native Owners and Crown Land, a thermal springs reserve. An extensive statement on the left side of the map begins with the heading Rural Lands and small-grazing runs for lease, and include the date of 24th. October 1911 at the District Lands Office, Auckland. A schedule of the sections includes the valuations, acreages and rent. Instructions to applicants and a caution follow with the printed name of Eric C. Gold Smith, Commissioner of Crown Lands. Includes an abstract of the conditions of lease. Names listed are: G. Wehringo, Sarah E. Clark, Emma Clark, Annie Clark, H. Hill. The inset locality plan has been cut out and removed from the top right corner. Base map: Lands in Tauhara Survey District. [Wellington, N.Z.], John Mackay, Govt. Printer, [1911] Title taken from reverse of map. '1911 Taupo', 'Taupo leased section', 'Taupo lease sections also own' are written on the reverse. See also MS-Papers-0146 Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Ink and pencil on paper, backed with brown paper, coloured, 61.3 x 91.5 cm.

Date: 1906 - 1921

From: Valuation New Zealand: Land settlement plans for parts of the Waikato Region especially King Country, Kawhia and Otorohanga areas

By: New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey. Auckland District Office; New Zealand. Printing and Stationery Department; Mackay, John, 1851-1937; Murray, William David Browne, 1843-1932; Valuation New Zealand

Reference: MapColl-832.17gbbd/1906/Acc.35361

Description: A poster-plan map number 839 made up of two maps, one a cadastral map of Whareorino survey district available for lease, the other a locality plan of the locality in the Waikato, from North Cape to Taupo. The cadastral map depicts Whareorino S.D. VII as Crown Land, and highlights in red the narrow strip of 230 acres along the cliffs as the land available for lease. Also depicts 1231 acres of Crown Land assigned to WH Cummings and GP Moore, 596 acres of Crown Land assigned to J T Hatton, Lot 1 of 2 assigned to W F Spence, with 666 acres of Lot 1 and 2 of X assigned to WF Kelly and HJ Kelly. Map also includes sevceral paragraphs of text outlining terms and conditions of the lease and condition of the land. Base map: Flax-cutting area.... Series, Auckland Land District No. 839. [Wellington, N.Z.], John Mackay, Govt. Printer, [1906]. Compiled at Head Office (WDB Murray), Department of Lands and Survey, 525.9/06 750. Stamped on map 'Sale map' top right corner. Stamped on map 'Approved Commissioner of Crown Lands 17/10/06 AH (signature indecipherable). Written on map in blue pencil 'Flax cutting areas (SR 839' bottom middle of map. On reverse of map the same map has been glued onto the linen. (Has annotation 'Superceeded - see map on face'. Glued over the map are three pages of typewritten terms and conditions of the lease, by District Lands and Survey Office, Auckland, 18 October, 1906, stamped '14'. On locality plan, the number '4' has been crossed out and replaced with '13'. '14' has also been crossed out. Other Titles - flax cutting Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Ink, pencil and watercolour on card, linen backed, coloured, scale [1:31 680] and [1: 25 344 000], 55 x 43 cm. Provenance: Donated by Valuation Department, 1991.

Date: 1916 - 1928

From: Valuation New Zealand: Land settlement plans for parts of the Waikato Region especially King Country, Kawhia and Otorohanga areas

By: New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey. Auckland District Office; New Zealand. Printing and Stationery Department; Mackay, John, 1851-1937; Valuation New Zealand

Reference: MapColl-832.17gbbd/1917/Acc.35522

Description: A poster-plan map of Auckland Land District no. 1317 depicting 2102 acres of land for sale or lease to discharged soldiers. Made up of two maps, one a cadastral map of the Mangoira Block, indicating numbered sections and including acreages, owner's names and dates handwritten in each section. The other is a locality plan of the area from Kaipara Harbour south to New Plymouth which has an arrow pointing to Awakino. The map includes several paragraphs of text stating conditions of sale, information about the 'second class land', and instructions to applicants. The cadastral map depicts the Awakino North Survey District, with handwritten names listed as CM Raven, MC Pratt, LR Jones, T Cummings, GP Sage, CJ Randell, (earlier owners include Claud Neville de Gray Stevens, S Whitehead). Bordering these properties are the owners WD Black, JR Terrille, SM Black, Thomson, Jones, Cummings, Condon, Beuck, and well as two Native Reserves, and Native owners (Maori land blocks) of Mahoenui no. 4b and Manga - Awakino no. 4. Six scenic reserves are also shown. Many of the properties border the Mokau River. Base map: Mangoira Block.... Series, Auckland Land District No. 1317. [Wellington, N.Z.], John Mackay, Govt. Printer, [1916]. Department of Lands and Survey, 9/423. Signed: 'D. Glenn, 25.1.26' top left corner. Written on map in blue pencil 'Mangoira Block' (SP 1317) bottom middle of map. Glued to map is blue card, with the number '13' painted on it. Glued to cadastral map is text regarding section I, block II, including fiscal information and features of the property. Signed '1467' 24.2.28 and 28.2.28, '2nd class'. On reverse of map the same base map has been glued onto the card, without annotations. Blue card has been glued over this map in bottom left corner. Also includes an abstract of fiscal conditions, by the Land Board (which have been covered by blue card on the other map). Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Ink, pencil and watercolour on card, linen backed, coloured, scale [1:15 840], 55 x 43 cm. Provenance: Donated by Valuation Department, 1991

Date: 1974

By: O'Donnell, Ewart, 1890-

Reference: MS-Papers-2197

Description: Unpublished book describing pioneer farming near Eketahuna, in the Waikato and in the King country Quantity: 3 folder(s) (218 leaves). 0.03 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript

Date: 1900 - 1922

From: Valuation New Zealand: Land settlement plans for parts of the Waikato Region especially King Country, Kawhia and Otorohanga areas

By: Valuation New Zealand

Reference: MapColl-832.14gbbd/1900-/Acc.35521

Description: Drawn on a published cadastral map, annotations depict blocks of land, many named, in Kawhia North, South and Pirongia (subdivisions of Hauturu West, Whangaingatakupu and Te Kauri blocks). Several blocks have been highlighted in different colours, (Hauturu West Block, Te Awaroa Block, Tapuaehounuku Block, Whangaingatakupu Block and the Te Rau-a-Moa settlement alongside Crown land) with annotated names of land owners (added and deleted over time) including HH Babbage, AW Babbage, JB Scott, WB Kendrick, Amy H Attewell, O'Donnell, ET Wilder, JR & JES Noonan, WH Armstrong, Ireland & Sniden, JL Mackay, J Laskey, J French, OR Dassler, A Gold, L Baskin, BA Peterson, FA Pearson, ET Wilder, CA Mowat, L Reinkelurs, FM Darby, A Ireland, W Shaw, S Linwood, A Sobye, CT Dally, JE Markham, A Devitt, D Cullen, A Wasely, A Hogarth, D Parkinson, L McLeod, WG Tinkler, HG Verrall, GM Robertson, R Rithcaithly and WD Humphrys. Shows bush reserve and reserve for future subdivision as well as three areas of Native (Maori) Land. Base map: Auckland Land District no. 504. Rural lands open for sale or lease or selection Kawhia County. 'Plan of Sections in Blocks XII, XV, XVI Kawhia North, IX, X, XIII & XIV Pirongia & III & IV Kawhia South S.D.) (Wellington, New Zealand Lands and Survey, 1900). Inset of 'Plan of Locality' is crossed out with annotation '4'. Top right hand corner: S.G. 43187. Top left hand corner: L.B. 24/11/25. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Ink, watercolour and pencil on card, linen backed, scale [ca. 1:31 680], 70 x 77 cm. Provenance: Donated by Valuation New Zealand Feb 1991

Date: 1913 - 1934

From: Valuation New Zealand: Land settlement plans for parts of the Waikato Region especially King Country, Kawhia and Otorohanga areas

By: New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey. Auckland District Office; New Zealand. Printing and Stationery Department; Mackay, John, 1851-1937; Glenn, D, active 1917-1925; Valuation New Zealand

Reference: MapColl-832.17gbbd/1918/Acc.35534

Description: A poster-plan map of Auckland Land District no. 1339, depicting lands open for selection on renewable lease to discharged soldiers. Made up of two maps, one a cadastral map of the Tuhua Survey District, indicating numbered sections and including acreages, owner's names and dates handwritten in each section. The other is a locality plan of the area from Russell south to New Plymouth. The map includes several paragraphs of text stating conditions of sale, information about the 'second class land', and instructions to applicants. The cadastral map depicts the Tuhua Survey District, with handwritten names JH McLennan, H Beale, GH McElroy, WJ Kelland, DA Corlett, Hans Neilson, JH Duller, AJ Dornauf, I Dance, EW Dunn, CR Kelland, A Venn, HD Hannah, TE Meredith, RG Faulkner, T Minshall, LM Coldstream, G Saunders, F Carlton, C Bellshaw, F Norton, D'arcy Alban Garlett. Names crossed out include HA Moyes, F Fry, D Carmody. Bordering these properties is the Ohura South 'G' Native Land block, Rangaroa Village, reserve land (some subsequently sold), a scenic reserve and a recreation reserve. Base map: Tuhua Survey Block.... Series, Auckland Land District No. 1339. [Wellington, N.Z.], Marcus F Marks, Govt. Printer, 1918. Department of Lands and Survey, 600l;8;18;437. Signed: 'L.B. 26.11.25 Revised' top left corner. Glued to map is linen, with corrections over lots 6, 3, 4, 20. Glued to cadastral map is text regarding Tuhua Survey District, including fiscal information and acreage. Signed 'R Chapell, 25.4.34'. On reverse of map the same map has been glued onto the card. (Areas for sale or lease are highlighted around boundaries in red.) Has annotation 'Taumarunui Rural.' Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Ink, pencil and watercolour on card, linen backed, coloured, scale [1:15 840], 67 x 56 cm. Provenance: Donated by Valuation Department, 1991.

Date: 1920-1970

By: Hedges, Neville Walter, 1895-1984

Reference: MS-Papers-1226

Description: Scrapbook relating to the Returned Soldiers' Block at Waitakaruru, Hauraki Plains, prepared to mark the 50th anniversary of the opening of the block. Includes maps showing position of the block, owners and history of the sections, and newspaper clippings from local papers re the celebrations. Source of title - Transcribed Hedges was one of the original settlers on the Block, and was responsible for organising the anniversary celebrations Quantity: 1 folder(s) (12 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs and printed matter Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Mr N Hedges, Waitakaruru, 1970 Survey map of the block

Date: [1980s]

By: Thorp, Henry Richard, 1897-1983

Reference: MS-Papers-8008

Description: Two accounts by Thorp of land development and farming the Thames Valley and Hauraki region, `Dairy farming in the Thames Valley' and `Story of land development in the goldfields of the Hauraki'; they were written in the early 1980s. The narratives are a mixture of personal and family anecdotes and historical overview. Each one has an obituary for Thorp. Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 2 folder(s). 0.03 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescripts and printed matter (photocopies)

Date: 1896

By: Brown, C, active 1896

Reference: MapColl-832.15enc/1896/Acc.10339

Description: Survey map of the residence site of applicant W.H. Ward, block II, Coromandel survey district, showing neighbouring 'New Kapanga' and 'Britannia S.C.'. Shows creek running through property, which is 0a.3r.33p., and dwelling position. Mark on pegs II. Signed by surveyor. '16.4.'96'. Written on map is '92' in bottom right corner, and '17?/96 C' in top right corner. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on paper, linen backed, scale [1:1 584], 51 x 35 cm.

From: W B Chennells :Collection of maps

By: Masterton Public Library

Reference: MapColl-832.14gbbd/[n.d.]/Acc.36632

Description: Cadastral map of Ohuka settlement, showing Part 1 and Part 2 land blocks around Teakau [sic] North Road, acreages, and Crown and Native lands of 876 and 976 acres respectively. One block of 376 acres is highlighted in orange for unidentified reason. A stream, the sea and a pencil annotation indicating 'track' are also shown. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on dressed linen, scale [1:15 840], 62 x 52 cm.

Date: 1895

Reference: MapColl-832.14gbbd/1895/Acc.32221

Description: Drawn on part of a cadastral map, the annotations highlight the Horotiu Parish, and identify James Grix' land as lot 130 (112 acres), the swamp on his land and neighbouring lot 129. Depicts three land reserves (one for the race course on lot 123a of 123 acres. Accompanying letter on Department of Lands and Survey, Wellington, written to the Chairman of Public Petitions Committee (A-L) by A. Barron, Under Secretary, addressing petition by James Grix, land owner of lot 130, requesting compensation for drainage expenses on the land. Letter written 21 April, 1895, letter number 27 117. Annotations around the map include: 'General Assembly Library' stamp; 'No. 219 - Jas Grix', 'S G 27 117', 'Spec. p. Drawings'. Several pencil annotations on reverse including 'why did they spend £320'. Base map: Part of an unidentified map showing part of Raglan, Ngaruawahia, Waika, and the parishes of Horotiu and Pukete ([s.l], [s.n], [s.d]). Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on paper, scale indeterminable, 34 x 31 cm.