Places

Date: 1848-1986

By: Bagnall, Austin Graham, 1912-1986

Reference: MS-Group-1901

Description: Comprises three boxes relating to NZ Historic Places Trust; library survey (1959) with correspondence; papers re NZLA; papers re National Library; files re Bagnall's position as librarian, National Library Centre (box 5) and including correspondence, visit to Australia, National Bibliography file, manuscript in Taranaki Museum, Judy Hornabrook; Carnegie Corporation, library group papers; and a box of papers re the NZLA (box 6). Includes manuscripts of, and research material on, William Colenso; correspondence and notes on his history of the Wairarapa and files on the National Library. Further personal papers including correspondence, reports, research notes, literary drafts and printed material related to his local historical work, professional life as a librarian, bibliographer and author. Includes extensive newspaper cuttings collated for Bagnall's research into local histories of the Eastern Bays of Wellington and the Wairarapa. Source of title - Supplied by Library Librarian, bibliographer, author and local historian. Bagnall was Chief Librarian of the Alexander Turnbull Library from 1966 to 1973. One of his most significant achievements was his 35 year involvement compiling and editing the New Zealand national bibliography. Quantity: 25 box(es). 4 folder(s). 9.50 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts, ephemera, photographs and printed matter Transfers: Collection as a whole taken into the Manuscripts Section, transfers made from there. - To Book Collections - 5 boxes of book catalogues and published material - To Ephemera Collection - 2 boxes of booklets and printed material - To Photographic Archive - 38 Black & white photographs, 10 colour photographs, and negatives (PA-Group-00656).

Date: 16 Nov 1895-5 Apr 1896

By: Davy, P, active 1895-1896

Reference: MS-Group-0708

Description: Comprises holograph diary kept by P Davy on the `Ruahine' and during his tour of New Zealand. After disembarking at Wellington where he visited relatives he toured to other parts of New Zealand. He describes a gathering of Maori following the settlement of fishing rights on Lake Wairarapa, a visit to a freezing works at Belfast, gold mining on the West Coast and Rotorua where he visited a pa, saw geysers and bathed in the hot pools. His journal ends on the return journey to England when staying at Sydney. Also includes transcript of part of the diary (16 Nov 1895-3 Jan 1896). Source of title - Supplied Relationship complexity - Full transcript of diary at MS-Papers-4391 Davy and his Aunt Harriet boarded the `Ruahine' at Plymouth 16 Nov 1895 and disembarked 12 Jan 1896 at Wellington where they stayed with relatives. After travelling around New Zealand they left Auckland for Sydney, 18 Mar. The writer of the diary is presumed to be P Davy, a passenger on the `Ruahine'; he visited members of the Davy family while in Wellington. He was probably one of the Devonshire Davys, a nephew of George Boutflower Davy, an official of the Land Registration Court of NZ, and the son of Edward Davy (1806-1885), an experimental chemist who emigrated to Australia. Quantity: 1 volume(s). 1 folder(s). 0.03 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph and typescript Transfers: To Photographic Archive - Photograph of the `Gaul' with unidentifed tender vessel.

Date: 1908

From: W B Chennells :Collection of maps

By: Masterton Public Library; Rawson, Alfred Pearson, 1848-1911

Reference: MapColl-832.4595gbbd/[ca.1908]/Acc.36569

Description: Cadastral map of four numbered sections with acreages and measurements, of the property of F. Bland, near Te Ore Ore Road, Masterton. Sections 1 and 3 include sites of houses, each marked as having 4 rooms. A right of way runs through sections 1 and 4. Pencilled additions, probably added at a later date, include a note stating 'Rawson surveyed', the position of Letts subdivision and the site of the residence of Mr. Cameron. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and pencil on dressed linen, scale [1:792], 26.1 x 26.4 cm.

Date: 1900 - 1930

From: W B Chennells :Collection of maps

By: Masterton Public Library

Reference: MapColl-832.4595gbbd/[19--?]/Acc.36579

Description: Cadastral map of the area between Keaton, Bannister and Church Streets and Columba Road in Masterton. Includes numbered sections, values in pounds sterling and some owners' names. The majority of the sections are of 1 acre. Names include Dobson, Dixon, Jopson, C. E. Daniell, Miss M. S. Carey, D, Duck, Dwyer. Pencilled names include Nally and Hoag? [handwriting illegible]. Surname of Mrs. Jeune included in map title has been crossed out and replaced with Mrs. Jeans, at a later date. Likely to be Emma Jeans. Other Titles - Plan shewing subdivision of Mrs. Jeans' estate Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and pencil on dressed linen, scale [1:792], 47.7 x 16 cm.

Date: 1890

By: Smith, L I, active 1890

Reference: MapColl-832.45cba/[ca. 1890]/Acc.28696

Description: Map of the Kopuaranga District, showing topographical features, trig points and rivers and streams. Indicates various qualities of farming land, forest, and Crown land. Shows Rakauhamu stream; Wangaehu River and Koruaranga River, an old pa site near the Kopuaranga River; tracks and a homestead. '10' written top right corner. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on dressed linen, irregular shape, scale [1:31 680], 32.2 x 38.2 cm. Provenance: Donated, source unknown

Date: 1852-1891, 1955

By: Watters, Bethlyn, active 1950-1987

Reference: MS-Papers-3932

Description: The papers largely consist of correspondence spanning four decades between Jane Oates and her sister, Margaret Morten, who lived in Derbyshire, England, but include letters written by Samuel, John Morten (husband of Margaret), various children of the Oates and Morten families, and by various other family friends and relatives. Letters give details about family matters, the concerns of stock and crop farming, adverse weather conditions, etc both in New Zealand and rural England. The collection includes photocopy of passenger contract ticket for and photograph of Jane Oates and children on their departure for New Zealand, as well as genealogical material, and a letter written by Watters to her family in New Zealand when she was visiting the family home and relatives at Monyash, England in 1955 Source of title - Supplied by Library Other - See MS-Papers-8236 for further letters from the Oates family in New Zealand to their family in England Accompanying material - Accompanied by copies of photographs (originals in Photographic Archive) and material relating to the Rev. William Ronaldson kept by Miss Annie Oates, an aunt of Mrs Watters'. Jane Oates emigrated to New Zealand with 5 children in 1856 on the `Oliver Laing'. She joined her husband, Samuel, who had come out earlier and begun farming at Taratahi Plains, north of Carterton in the Wairarapa. Quantity: 7 folder(s). 0.07 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss Finding Aids: Inventory available.

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.

From: W B Chennells :Collection of maps

By: Masterton Public Library

Reference: MapColl-832.4595gbbd/[19-?]/Acc.36571

Description: Cadastral map with survey markings showing sections 1-9, Chapel Street, between Cole and Essex Street. Accompanied by envelope 'Plan of W.G. Beard's Estate, Cole & Chappel [sic] St'. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink, coloured, on paper, scale indeterminable, 24 x 32.9 cm.

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: 1914

From: W B Chennells :Collection of maps

By: Masterton Public Library; Seaton, Sladden & Pavitt (Firm)

Reference: MapColl-832.45gbbd/[1914]/Acc.36645

Description: Map of one block of fifty acres of native bush showing the old and new boundary fencelines, adjoining a road and part of the Wainuioru River. Chennells' and Strang's properties are indicated. Accompanied by a letter on headed paper from Seaton, Sladden & Pavitt to W. B. Chennells of Masterton about the proposed new fence boundary and enclosing this tracing. MapColl-832.45gbbd/1914/Acc.36646 Other Titles - Plan of part lot 3 Nga Waka a Kupe Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and colourwash on dressed linen, coloured, scale [1:7 920], 29.9 x 24.6 cm.

Date: 1904

From: W B Chennells :Collection of maps

By: Seaton & Sladden (Firm); Masterton Public Library

Reference: MapColl-832.4595gbbd/1904/Acc.36608

Description: Cadastral map of five sections belonging to Fitzgerald, between Villa and Pine Streets, Masterton, with measurements in perches. Section 5 includes the site of a cottage and two sheds. All sections include pencilled numbers for which no key is provided. Cullens is handwritten on the reverse and appears not to be associated with this map Name of town added to title by cataloguer Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and pencil on dressed linen, scale [1:448], 40.3 x 42 cm.

Date: 1863-1912

By: Riddiford family

Reference: MS-Papers-1392

Description: Personal and station diaries; include diaries of E J Riddiford, 1878-1907, recording personal and business interests; Lionel Riddiford's diary, 1903, at Wanganui Collegiate; station diaries of Te Awaiti, 1863-1907, kept by E J Riddiford, R Riddiford, various managers; diaries for Longburn and Tablelands stations. Stock records and account books for Te Awaiti and Tablelands Source of title - Supplied title Quantity: 131 folder(s). 2 volume(s). 0.66 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss (and photocopies) Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1900 - 1930

From: W B Chennells :Collection of maps

By: Masterton Public Library

Reference: MapColl-832.4595gbbd/[19-?]/Acc.36547

Description: Cadastral map of subdivision number 21 includes the area on either side of Cornwall Street as far as Chapel Street. Includes numbered sections, some with acreages and some with the value of 85 pounds sterling. Includes the following names - W. Perry, Jackson, Eton, McGregor, Giddings, Nichol, Hyde. Parton, Braggins, Whitton, Murray. A school and fish ponds are marked. Title supplied by cataloguer. See also MapColl-832.4595gbbd/[19--?]/Ac.36561 Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink on dressed linen, scale [1:1 250], 35 x 48.4 cm.

From: W B Chennells :Collection of maps

By: Seaton & Sladden (Firm); Masterton Public Library

Reference: MapColl-832.4595gbbd/[19-?]/Acc.36567

Description: Cadastral map of surveyed sections 1-10 on Albert St, Masterton, including acreage. Behind the sections and to the right of section 10 is a private right of way. Adjacent to the sections is Trustee St. Pencil annotations list sections owner names: Brown, ?Hamwell, Salvation Army. Map has been trimmed, losing the signature of surveyor and other details. Map verso: Plan Payton's Estate (some text obscured). Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on paper, scale [1:237], 59.8 x 53.5 cm Processing information: Map has been previously glued onto a fixture.

Date: 1971 - 1988

By: New Zealand Post Office

Reference: MapColl-832.45gmk/1971-88/Acc.35574

Description: Map shows roads, property names, telephone number and owner's name, covering the area of Masterton and southeast west of Masterton; including Te Ore Ore, Homebush, Weraiti, Taueru, Wainuioru, Gladstone and part of Carterton. Note on bottom right: MS 723, 2 of 2, L. Drawn by BM, District Engineer, New Zealand Post Office, Masterton. Map has punched holes on left edge and in middle. Other Titles - subs Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Diazo photoprint, scale [1:31 680], 59.3 x 103.2 cm.

From: W B Chennells :Collection of maps

By: Masterton Public Library

Reference: MapColl-832.45gbbd/[n.d.]/Acc.36408

Description: Sketch plan of a subdivision for Mr Perry of part of Penrose Estate, located on the Taratahi Plain Block (8), Tiffen Survey District, immediately south of Masterton. Shows the Waingawa River, southwest to East Taratahi Road, and five surveyed sections between these points, of between 123 and 140 acres each. Sections are numbered in pencil from 1 to 5, and priced between 12 and 15 pounds. Shows terrace on section one and the Penrose homestead on adjacent property. Shows several unnamed roads on the circumference of the properties, unnamed, that are probably State Highway 2 (Main Road), Hughes Line and Cornwall Road. Pencilled note on map: 'Will sell the block sec 1.2.3.4.5 @ £13 all round'. Pencil annotations on map such as calculations. Map originally drawn in pencil, then mostly inked, but process not finished. Map reference: Tiffen Survey District, WN 78, (Wellington : Department of Lands and Survey, 1924) Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink, pencil and watercolour on paper, scale [1:7 920], 50.8 x 27.5 cm.

Date: 1946

Reference: MapColl-832.4595gmbd/[1946]/Acc.6233

Description: The first survey map of a cross section of the Murray Block in Masterton from Opaki Road to the back boundary showing an extension of a proposed culvert and also a sewer. A note refers to an allowance made for shrinkage of a swamp. The second survey map is of a longitudinal diagram of the Opaki Road levels showing street, sewer and surface levels. Note bottom right of map states: Level book 48A, pages 29-33. W.O.B. 17/12/46 Scale of cross section - horizontal [ca.1:619] - vertical [ca.1:5] Scale of longitudinal diagram - horizontal [ca.1:619] - vertical [ca.1:5] Quantity: 2 manuscript map(s) on one sheet. 1 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Ink and pencil on dressed linen, scales vary, 42.9 x 41.5 cm.

Date: 1856-1861, 1866-1867, 1896-1897

By: Hervey, Smith & Company

Reference: fMS-086-087

Description: Ledger of Wellington general merchants, auctioneers and shipping agents, previously James Smith and Co, containing entries for prominent Wellingtonians, businesses and institutions, 1856-1858, with some entries for 1866-1867. Later entries relate to Moore family accounts and include list of owners of Wharaurangi 1896-1897 and particulars re same relating to debtedness. Consignment book records invoices for goods interspersed with Glenburn Station accounts. Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 2 volume(s). 0.06 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss (44-48 cm; brown undressed leather)

Date: 1900 - 1930

From: W B Chennells :Collection of maps

By: Masterton Public Library

Reference: MapColl-832.4595gbbd/[19-?]/Acc.36548

Description: Cadastral map of sections numbered 5 to 22 between un-named roads in Newman. Includes acreages and some owners' names, W. Preston, Lett, Duncan, W. Biggs, Young. Thomas Moss is listed as a settler at Newman in Wise's New Zealand Post Office Directory in 1901 Handwritten on top and bottom of map: Mr. T. Moss, Newman. Also Subdivision, Massaia (handwriting difficult to decipher), T.Moss, Newman Title assigned by cataloguer from pencilled notes on the map which state Mr. T. Moss, Newman and also Subdivision, Massaia, (handwriting difficult to decipher) Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and pencil on dressed linen, scale not given, 19.7 x 14.7 cm.

From: W B Chennells :Collection of maps

By: Masterton Public Library

Reference: MapColl-832.4595gbbd/[19-?]/Acc.36572

Description: Plan of subdivision of land blocks bound by Dixon and Herbert Streets and the Kuripuni Stream. Sections include survey measurements, section number and size. Some include an annotated price; some are marked sold. Section 79 is marked 'Reserve'. The unnamed road southwest of Kuripuni Stream is now known as Kuripuni Street. Other Titles - St Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on dressed linen, scale indeterminable, 54.3 x 57.3 cm.