Places

Date: 1940 - 1949

By: Gordon Harcourt Ltd

Reference: MapColl-832.4799gbbd/A/ca.1940/Acc.14595

Description: Cadastral map of subdivisions, some numbered, in sections 312, 313 and 314 on the corner of Brougham and Elizabeth streets, intersected by Moncrief Street. Includes acreages and boundary measurements. Sections 313 and 314 include C.T. numbers and are part of D.P. 240. Names include W. Hodson, F. & C.S. Cording, P.Chetwood Watt, E. S. Quinlan, Education Board which is currently the site of Clyde Quay School. The plan for alterations, for Mr. L. Quinlan, (builder) for a residence at 32 Brougham Street includes faint outlines of the original building. Specifications are not included on the plan but a pencilled note gives measurements in square feet. Other Titles - Alterations to residence - 32 Brougham Street - for Mr. L. Quinlan Title supplied by cataloguer for map. Title for plan taken from item Scale of map [1:31 680]. Scale of plan - [1:15] Note on verso states: Brougham Street, Quinlan Quantity: 2 map(s) on one sheet - one an architectural plan of dwelling. Physical Description: Diazo photoprint, scales vary, 77.4 x 45.4 cm.

Date: 1886, 1993

From: McNab, John, b 1855 : Diary and travel account

Reference: MS-Papers-6235-3

Description: Title continues:`...off for a holiday, or, Glimpses of Maoriland'. McNab recounts his journey with technical details about the transport he took, various points of interest such as lengths of tunnels, Windy Wellington, and he includes poems; he names and describes each geyser at the Pink and White Terraces, particularly notes churches visited and people he met. Relationship complexity - Photocopy of original volume at MS-Papers-6190 and microfilm at Micro-MS-0930 In Feb 1886 McNab left his home in Timaru for a tour of the North Island travelling by train, steamer, and coach from Christchurch, Wellington to Napier, Tauranga, the Pink and White Terraces, Auckland, New Plymouth, Wanganui, Palmerston North, Masterton, back to Wellington, Lyttelton, and home to Timaru Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript

Date: 1877 - 1889

By: Beere, Edward Holroyd, 1843-1906; Lyon & Blair Ltd

Reference: MapColl-832.4799gbbd/Ki/1877-89/Acc.10637

Description: Cadastral map of Evans Bay to Kilbirnie, also to Constable and Owen streets, Newtown, Wellington. The area includes the coastline with Patent Slip and proposed jetties near Belvedere Road to Rodrigo Road, Kilbirnie. Numbered sections include acreages and some sites of houses. Roads are named and a stream with a bridge is marked. A note states 'right to water' at Busaco Road. A track to Lyell [sic] Bay is noted, as is a road to the Pilot Station. The town belt is marked. The lithographer is named as Lyon & Blair. Additions to the map are prominently marked sections at Evans Bay with various dates and names of Short, Williams, Ferguson, Harcourt, B. Smith, Rhodes, Rae, McCarthy, Boon, Earl, Knowles, Barber, Tait, White, Edw. Barton. The name of Lyon is marked in sections at Kilbirnie. Coloured sections are listed in key and refer to sections transferred by Mr. Pearce to various purchasers, which include Lot numbers, names and dates. Names include Sarah Ann Rhodes, W. Kemp, Ann Compton, McCarthy, Easby, McLennan, P. Farr, Moody & Smith, Adams, Jens Peter Jorgeson, Jane Compton, Geo. Zannin, M. Alexander, William Hayman, Ellen Stafford, Whitcombe, Church Trustees, T. Ladd, H. Green, Ferguson, Mary Elizabeth Salmon, Wm. Salmon, E. O. Gibbs, Keasbury, Margaret Price, E. H. Hurst, W. J. L. Travers, Marion Orr, Andrew Orr, C. L. Zohrab, John Earl, J Lockhead, A. J. Bredahl, Baker, J. B. Harcourt, W. K. Williams, Lyon, J. Bradbury, H. Alexander, McAllister, Travers, W. M. Muir, H. J. Whircher, Brandon & Sons, McDermott, Mary Love, J. Dransfield, Ella Rollison, E. W. Lowe, Pedgen, Crease, J. Wagg, J. Knowles, Cath Rae, J. Mills, J. Higginbottom, Murray, John Vine, Richardson, Short. Scale of original: [1:3 168] Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Ink, pencil and coloured pencil on duplicate plan, coloured, linen backed, scale indeterminable, 71 x 50.1 cm.

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: 1929 - 1939

By: Gordon Harcourt Ltd

Reference: MapColl-832.4799/A/[1939?]/Acc.14588

Description: Cadastral map of Mount Victoria from Patterson Street to Oriental Bay, Wellington, showing streets, property boundaries, some section numbers, and deposited plan numbers. A few sections are named, such as Doctors Common, McIntyre. Outlines the Town Belt. Written on recto: Mount Victoria Title from recto and cataloguer Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Ink, part coloured, on diazo photoprint on dressed linen, scale indeterminable, 69 x 107.5 cm

Date: 1909

By: Loudon, William Francis Whittaker, 1879-1919; New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey

Reference: MapColl-832.4799gbbd/Ng/1909/Acc.11042

Description: Drawn on a survey template, the map shows subdivision of sections in Beauchamp, Motuera, Tui, Makererua and Heke streets, in the Borough of Onslow, Ngaio, Wellington, surveyed for Dr Chapple. Shows surveyed roads and surveyed, numbered sections with acreage. Includes handwritten note regarding Onslow Borough Council, and note from Dr Chapple's attorney. References: B/287, DP 2166 Other Titles - Plan of part Section 7 Kaiwharawhara Registration District, Block 3, Port Nicholson Survey District Signed by Chapple's attorney, surveyor, town clerk, chief surveyor representative, land transfer draughtsman, district land registrar, and mayor. A highlighted area is not included in the plan. Part of DP 9345 is shown. Stamped Wellington District Land Registrar (twice). Two and a half stamps are on map. Inscriptions: top right - Stamped Wellington District Land Registrar (twice) Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Negative photographic copy, linen backed, scale indeterminable, 44.7 x 50 cm

Date: 1930 - 1931

By: Clendon, Arthur Cooper, 1908-1995

Reference: MapColl-832.4799gbbd/Br/1930/Acc.29365

Description: Cadastral, survey map of the subdivision on the corner of Harrison and Cleveland Street, Brooklyn, showing Lots 1-5, with acreage. All lots except Lot 5 have a dwelling. Part of adjacent Section 12 is highlighted. The area is comprised in C.T. 104/10 and C.T. 254/133. Includes an insert showing survey detail of part the shared boundary of Lot 2 and 3. Written on map in pencil: Specimen Plan: A C Clendon, 58 Penrose St, Lower Hutt (to be called for). Stamped Survey Board, Wellington Total area 1 rood, 15.15 perches Other Titles - Plan of subdivision of Lot 106 Deposited Plan 681 and part Lot 107 Deposited Plan 392 being part Section 12 Ohiro Region District Block 10 Port Nicholson Survey District Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on paper, linen backed, 46.7 x 46.6 cm

Date: 1840-1854 (1960)

By: Marshall, Mary Frederica, 1826-1854

Reference: qMS-1337-1339

Description: Letters deal mainly with social and political events in and around Wellington and Hutt Valley Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 3 volume(s). 0.06 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (28 cm; red linen) Finding Aids: Index at qMS-1340-1343.

Date: 1946 - 1956

Reference: MapColl-832.4799gbbd/Cr/[1951]/Acc.11708

Description: Cadastral, survey map showing subdivision of the Crofton Downs Estate, Wellington, Lots 1-43, Spencer Street, with acreage. Some lots include price, written ink. Sale arranged by Leigh Hunt and Son, sole agents. Includes inset of rights of way for Lots 10-13, and details of financial terms. Shows outline of Lots 15-23 Silverstream Road. Written on reverse of map: Crofton Downs, Silverstream Road, Spencer Street Stamped 'Print by Gordon H Burt Ltd... Wellington'. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Ink on diazo photoprint, scale indeterminable, 34.3 x 47.8 cm

Date: 1844-1853

By: Thomas, Godfrey John (Sir), 1824-1861

Reference: Micro-MS-0285

Description: Journals 1846-1853, contain comments on public and private affairs and copies of letters written by Thomas, including those to his half-brother, Sir George Grey. Source of title - Supplied title Relationship complexity - Photocopy held at MS-Papers-2428 Thomas held government appointments in South Australia, 1844-1846 and in Auckland and Wellington, 1846-1852, including the post of Secretary to Governor Sir George Grey, his half-brother. Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s) positive. Physical Description: Holographs and printed matter (microfilm of photocopies) Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1910 - 1919

From: McLeod, Hector Norman, fl 1870s-1957 :Maps from papers

By: McLeod, Hector Norman, 1872-; Hanify, Hugo Page, 1865-1945

Reference: MapColl-832.4799gbbd/Me/[191-?]/Acc.37580

Description: Cadastral, part surveyed map of subdivision between Rodrigo Road and Buckingham Street, Melrose, showing numbered, highlighted sections. Note on map reads '455 [pounds sterling] the block'. Section owned by Palmer is marked, as is Duncan Terrace. Includes calculation totalling 1115 pounds sterling government valuation. Other Titles - Plan of part Sections 5 & 6 Evans Bay District Title supplied by cataloguer See similar map, Acc.37579 Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on paper, scale indeterminable, 21 x 33.8 cm Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - McLeod, Hector Norman, fl 1902-1927. Business papers. MS-Papers-0154.

Date: Sep 1877-Dec 1879

From: Donaldson, Marsha Penelope, 1945-: Collection

By: Barraud, Laura Cottam, 1859-1935

Reference: MS-Papers-7767

Description: Barraud records part of the return voyage to Wellington with her family on the `Zealandia', 12 Sep-26 Oct 1877, ending with two weeks quarantine on Somes Island after a smallpox outbreak. From Apr-Dec 1879 Laura resumed her diary describing family and social life in Wellington. Daughter of the artist Charles Barraud. Quantity: 1 folder(s) (22 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript

Date: 1905 - 1910

By: Gordon Harcourt Ltd

Reference: MapColl-832.4799gbbd/Ki/[ca.1905]/Acc.14383

Description: Cadastral, part surveyed map showing subdivision of land belonging to Carson in Kilbirnie, Wellington, bounded by Rodrigo Road, Duncan Terrace and Burke Street. Sections are numbered 1-14, and include price in pounds sterling (prices have been significantly reduced on some sections). The two largest sections are marked sold. Note on map calculates time to cable car stops at Lyall Bay and Constable Street. Written on map is number '1446'. The land possibly belonged to either William or Andrew Carson, farmers in Evans Bay flat, Wellington (see Wises 1912). Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink, part coloured, on dressed linen, scale indeterminable, 38.7 x 26.5 cm

Date: 1937

By: Gordon Harcourt Ltd

Reference: MapColl-832.4799gbbd/Mi/[1937]/Acc.10229-30

Description: Cadastral map of two lots with acreages and boundary measurements on Seatoun Heights Road. Includes a twenty foot wide right of way to a back section and a twenty foot wide reserve from the Wellington City Council reservoir. The annotation to this base map is the addition of colourwash to highlight the sections. The second map is a locality plan of the area from Scots College and Monorgan Road to Miramar South School and Park Road. Includes the Pass of Branda, Marine Parade and Awa Street. A library is marked on Broadway, includes sites of a quarry, reservoir, a convent and Roman Catholic School, an Anglican Church and nearby residence, a Presbyterian Church, tennis courts and bowling green, a school, Beacon Hill Signal Station Reserve, Military Reserve, Seatoun Park, Seatoun Wharf, Telegraph Reserve, Worser Bay. Streets are named and the route of the tramway is marked. The annotation to this map is the position of the land for sale on Seatoun Heights Road. Map accompanied by a copy of a typewritten letter dated 11th January 1937, from H. Gyles Turner of the Wellington Harbour Board, Chief Engineer's office to Gordon Harcourt, 153-155 Featherston Street, Wellington. The content of the letter refers to the accompanying plans and the varying prices for the sections. Reference is made to the location on the Seatoun side of the hill, includes details of shelter from the winds, and refers to the exceptional view. The address of Wellington Harbour Board is Box 938, C.P.O., Wellington. Cable address - Harbord Wellington. Other Titles - Part of subdivision of Lot 76, Deposited Plan 1463, Part Section 10, Watts Peninsula Scale of locality plan not stated Quantity: 2 map(s) including a locality plan. Physical Description: Colourwash on diazo print, linen backed, coloured, scale [1:480], 26.5 x 30 cm.

Date: Jul 1853-Jan 1854

By: Mackie, Frederick, 1812-1893

Reference: MS-Papers-0865

Description: A Quaker visiting New Zealand, Mackie describes the people he meets and their way of life; places he visits, including Wellington, Hutt Valley and Nelson; fauna and flora Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph (photocopy) Illustrated his observations with sketches

Date: [ca 1920s]

By: Evans, I, active 1920s

Reference: PA1-o-1519

Description: Photographs taken on holiday in New Zealand by woman identified as I Evans. Comprises photographs of men, women and children from Tuhourangi and Arawa iwi, many in traditional costume; Model Village at Whakarewarewa; Ohinemutu Pa; Lake Rotorua; Guide Ruth, Ana Hato; Guide Rangi; Wairakei geysers; Rotomahana; buried forest; Arapuni; Hongi's Track; Lake Taupo; Wellington Harbour from Ngaio; tobacco growing at Riwaka; apple packing shed at Redwood's Valley, Nelson; Devils Boots, Collingwood; Government Buildings, Wellington; Wainui House, Nelson; houseboat, Whanganui River; self-portraity of photographer. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: 151 x 202 mm Provenance: Purchase, 2009

Date: 1945 - 1938 - 1946

By: Martin & Dyett (Firm); Gordon Harcourt Ltd

Reference: MapColl-832.4799gbbd/Ka/1945/Acc.9366

Description: A copy of a cadastral map of subdivisions between a right of way and Donald Street, Karori. Numbered sections include boundary measurements and acreages in perches. The boundary of one fenceline is indicated. The width of the right of way and Donald Street are given. The Deed plan numbers of adjacent subdivisions are given. Annotations include some revised boundary measurements, values in pounds sterling, sections marked 'Sold' and sites of houses on sections. Notes refer to a letterbox of R. B. Hainament at 90 Donald Street. A general note in the margin refers to sewerage, stormwater and water drains Other Titles - Plan of subdivision of Part Lot 18 Deeds Plan 1223 being Part Section 36, Karori Registration District, Block VI, Port Nicholson Survey District Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Pencil and ink on duplicated plan, linen backed, coloured, scale not given, 36.6 x 36.6 cm.

Date: 20 Oct 2002

By: Lowe, R Jeremy, active 1950-2002

Reference: MS-Papers-7559

Description: Described as a partial biography of Houston Francis Logan by Lowe, his compilation includes family background information a description of Logan's development of a Tinakori Road property, extracts from the `Cyclopedia of New Zealand' (v1, Wellington), entries from the burgess roll, ratebooks, probate records, Ward's `Early Wellington', and directories etc Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 folder(s) (5 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript

Date: 18 Dec 1842

By: Dowdeswell family

Reference: MSI-Papers-4267

Description: Letter, written from Parrurua [ie Porirua] Road, describes the voyage to New Zealand, their arrival in Wellington, setting up their accommodation house and life in Wellington. Bishop Selwyn's visit is also described in the letter. Accompanying material - Photocopy of letter (4 leaves), envelope with annotations in unknown hand, and photocopies of correspondence between Library and Mrs B Kay, great grand-daughter of Susannah Wall, Pukerua Bay Other - Published in part in Tawa Flat and the old Porirua Road / A H Carman (1970) Susannah Wall arrived in Wellington with her husband Anthony Wall, four sons and one daughter, on the Lord William Bentinck in May 1841. They set up the Halfway House for travellers on the Porirua Road Quantity: 1 folder(s) (4 pp on 1 folded leaf). Physical Description: Holograph (encapsulated) Provenance: Original held by Percy Wall family of Hinerangi, Hatuma, Hawkes Bay, for many years

Date: 1886

By: Koch, Augustus Carl Ferdinand, 1834-1901

Reference: MapColl-832.4799gmfs/A/1886/Acc.3319

Description: Map showing of Wellington Harbour as at 1886, from Waterloo Quay to Clyde Quay, showing harbour soundings, Queen's Wharf, railway wharf, wool wharf, buildings in the vicinity including government offices, Supreme Court, police station, harbour board, drill shed, freezing works, railway terminus, parliamentary buildings, Government House, Custom Post and Telegraph, marine telegraph, wool shed, boat harbour, Thorndon and Te Aro Baths, and several banks. Shows named Te Aro streets from Courtenay Place to Marjoribanks Street, and unnamed reclaimed streets from Wakefield Street to Jervois Quay and Cable Street, identifying the proposed reclamation corporation endowment. Includes two tables on the map, one showing class and tonnage of goods passing over wharves, the other berthage accommodation along the wharf. Soundings shown in feet. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photograph, scale indeterminable, 26 x 37 cm.