Places

Date: 1840 - 1849

From: Bidwill, Brian Carne, 1923-2009: Maps

By: Dennan, James John, 1834-1892

Reference: MapColl-832.45gbbd/[184-?]/Acc.39363

Description: Cadastral map with topographical features showing Pihautea Estate and surrounding Maori land in south Wairarapa occupied by Charles R Bidwill. Freehold and native land are referred to in a key. Identifies land blocks with Maori names and unnamed land blocks, both with acreages. Ruamahanga River, Te Maire Creek, Jury's Island and the Road to Kahautara are shown. Other bordering settler properties are named as G Goodrick, W Bicknell, B.W.O. and B Williams, W. Nichol, G. Hunter, Yule Maori land blocks include Maramamau. C.R. Bidwill's station is called Pihautea Station Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink, pencil and colourwash on card, linen backed, coloured, 87.8 x 66.9 on sheet 99.96 x 72.4 cm.

Date: 1840 - 1843

Reference: MapColl-832.4794gmbj/[1840-43]/Acc.352

Description: The main map is of part of the east and west banks of the Hutt River showing shingle and sand areas and the directional flow of the current. The site of the proposed bridge is shown. Includes the name Captain Daniel written at a site adjacent to the site of the proposed bridge. The letters A to M are written at various intervals along the site of the proposed bridge as well as rough pencilled markings. The second map is a cross section of the river from point A to M with measurements in feet. A rough pencilled sketch of a bridge, with some measurements, has been added above the cross sectional drawing Title supplied by cataloguer Handwritten note with signature centre right of map: Believe 1840-1843, L. Hore 1940 A similar copy shows the site of ferry at the site of the proposed bridge. MapColl-832.4794gmbj/[1840-43?]/Acc.351 Quantity: 2 manuscript map(s) on one sheet. Physical Description: Ink, pencil and colourwash on paper, linen backed, coloured, 54.7 x 88.8 cm.

Date: 1844 - 1845

By: Burnand, William Henry, active 1843-1850s; Kettle, Charles Henry, 1821-1862; Tiffen, Henry Stokes, 1816-1896; Wakefield, Edward Jerningham, 1820-1879

Reference: MapColl-832at/[1845?]/Acc.5975

Description: Photocopy of elaborately drawn coloured manuscript map by W.H. Burnand inserted in his copy of the New Zealand Journal, v.5, p. 312, 1845. Includes much text on map e.g. 'The land round this lagoon swampy', "Beautiful valley'. Gives Ahururi Harbour another name, Hauriru, describing 'at the mouth of the river are two islands, little else than sand, no wood or water'. Data from Capt. Rhodes report 1841, and from Col. Wakefield, Mr Tiffen and Capt. Kettle. Shows routes taken by Stokes and Harrison, from Wellington up the East Coast to Hawkes Bay. Scale out of proportion. Note on verso of original : Ahuriri see 5th March 1853 Gaz - see description of Ahuriri in the Nov. 12, 57 NZ Gazette p.801. Turnbull Library Record no. 8 N 1951, p.9 gives title 'Port Nicholson to Hawkes Bay'. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photocopy, black and white, 45 x 43cm.

Date: 1845

By: Bannister, William, 1821-1869

Reference: MapColl-832.4a/[ca.1845]/Acc.2739

Description: Map of the Wellington Province, from Wanganui southwards, depicting topographical features, statements on soil quality, land useage, forest coverage, Maori tracks, districts, pa sites, farm stations, place names. Also includes the surnames of some landowners in the Wairarapa, including Drummond, Kelleys, Allom, McMasters, Vavasours, Bidwells, Tiffins. Wanganui and Wellington are highlighted. A whaling station and small settlements are also depicted. The map has ink annotations, including the surnames of runholders and comments on the quality of the land for farming purposes. Bottom right corner of map states: 'W Bannister, Land surveyor draftsman, Wellington.' Map is is two parts and glued together. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on paper, linen backed, 60 x 48 cm.

Date: 1840 - 1843

Reference: MapColl-832.4794gmbj/[1840-43?]/Acc.351

Description: The main map is of part of the east and west banks of the Hutt River showing shingle and sand areas and the directional flow of the current. The site of the ferry crossing includes the approaches to the ferry, the line of chain and the centre of the line of road laid down on the selection plan. A fence is marked. The second map is of the traverse section of river shewing ferry boat. Levels of the west and east banks of the river and supposed level of the highest flood are shown. Measurements in feet are marked for the level of the highest flood and the ordinary level of water. Includes approaches to the ferry. A typewritten note mounted on the map under the title states: Plan of the ford probabaly used for four years between 1868 and 1872 during which time there was no bridge over the river. For location see jubilee book. Handwritten note under title states: The ferry boat to be constructed of rough timber but strongly fitted, 32 feet long by 14 feet wide, out and out. To be formed square with double bottom and capable of supporting 15 tons. The platform to be about 12 inches above the level of the water when the boat is loaded. The sides and bottom to be of 4 inch planking, 6 inch timbers and knees. To have strong flaps hung at each end with chains, and bulwarks at the sides. To prepare a large wheel for windlass and all other fittings for same. To fix proper sheares and leaders for main chains. To fix a small pump in boat. Numerous pencilled handwritten notes state: Before first bridge. Believe 1840-43, L.H. For probable location, see D.P. 89. Note at top of map states: Negative available Note on verso states: Before Hutt bridge decision A similar copy shows proposed bridge at site of ferry. MapColl-832.4794gmbj/[1840-43?]/Acc.352 Quantity: 2 manuscript map(s) on one sheet. Physical Description: Ink, pencil and colourwash on paper, encased in plastic, coloured, 53 x 73.1 cm.

Date: 1839 - 1840

By: New Zealand Company; Cobham, Samuel, 1799-1881

Reference: MapColl-832.4796a/1839/Acc.15648

Description: Plan of the proposed city of Wellington that was to be located near the mouth of the Hutt River and Petone, Lower Hutt City. The area covers 1361 acres, exclusive of streets and terraces, with 261 acres for government purposes, squares, public buildings, hospitals, schools, markets, wharves, and 1100 acres for settlers for building purposes. The town is laid out in a grid pattern, with the Hutt River running through the centre, and a terrace around the periphery. Several blocks on the plan are allocated for specific purposes, such as government offices, prison, public baths, museum, barracks, president's palace, college of surgeons. Four cemeteries are proposed on the corners of the plan, each of eight acres. Note on mount reads: This proposal was for the establishment of Wellington on the banks of the Hutt River. See also associated lettered at AT 3/1/6, regarding Cobham and the map. This edition is a photocopy from a specially drawn copy, held formally in Government House, Wellington. Catalogue card states a copy is held in strongroom, Parliamentary library. Note on map says the town is to be surrounded by 1100 farms of 100 acres each. Note on map before copying states each blank square is 8 acres. Note on map before copying: Designed by Samuel Cobham, Newgate Street, where plans may be had. Note on map before copying: W Lake, lith, 50, Old Bailey, London. See also second and third photographic copies of lithograph of this map, filed at MapColl-832.4796a/1839/Acc.15647 and Acc.1269. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photocopy, coloured, mounted, 39.3 x 50 cm.

Date: 1844

By: Brees, Samuel Charles, 1810?-1865; Webb, Esther M, active 1938-1957

Reference: B-031-025

Description: Buildings shown are the whaling station at Te Kopi, Palliser Bay. See similar view, with title, reproduced in McArthur's auction catalogue for sale 4 August 1987, lot 52. Shows a high rock, being climbed by three Pakeha men, on the right, a cluster of several low buildings near the shore and a path through low scrub in the foreground. A Maori woman [?] is walking away from the viewer and further along the path is a European man and another person. Date of 1844 is suggested because Brees' watercolour entitled Cape Palliser is dated 1844, and this view is likely to have been taken on the same exploratory trip. There are faint map outlines in pencil on the verso. Other Titles - Whaling station, Te Kopi, Palliser Bay, 1844? Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - title in brushpoint Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour & gum arabic 223 x 378 mm

Date: 1847

By: Buck, William Seldon, 1846-1919

Reference: MapColl-832.47964gbbd/1847/Acc.23666

Description: Cadastral map of a Maori township called Takapuahia (Takapuwahia), Porirua, showing mostly unnumbered sections, numbered rather than named streets, the water's edge. Named sections include the Wesleyan Church, a reserve for the Church of England and Te Hiko's house. Names added to the sections at a later date include Tanihana Te Rauparaha, Hoani Okoro, and some have crosses or prices on them. Swamp and bush are indicated. Note beside map refers to width of the streets. Written under the title in pencil is 'Sep 1847'. Other Titles - Native town Takapuwahia, Porirua Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on paper, linen backed, 45.4 x 50.4 cm.

Date: 1840 - 1849

From: Bidwill, Brian Carne, 1923-2009: Maps

By: Williamson, John S, active 1840s

Reference: MapColl-832.45gbbd/[184-?]/Acc.39364

Description: Surveying map with topographical features of the Ngapuke area, with land occupied by C. R. Bidwill and Maori owners; also shows various Maori named land blocks. Some physical features are described. Includes the Ruamahanga River and Ngapuke Pah site. Note on verso, referring to Pihautea Station, once owned by C. R. Bidwill, states: Old maps of Pihautea Inscriptions: Recto - centre left - I certify that the rules for the guidance of Native land Surveyors have been complied with in this Survey. The instrument used has been a 5 1/2 Inch transit theodolite. Signed John S. Williamson, Licensed surveyor. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink, pencil, colourwash on card, linen backed, coloured, 67.4 x 98.9 cm.

Date: 1844

By: Brees, Samuel Charles, 1810?-1865; Webb, Esther M, active 1938-1957

Reference: B-031-027

Description: A Pakeha male and two Maori walking on a rocky beach with cliffs and low scrub to their right, looking towards Palliser Bay and Wellington in the distance. Both Maori are in cloaks and are carrying taiaha. This work was given the title Turakirae Head by Library staff, possibly in the 1950s, 60s or early 1970s. Close inspection in January 1996 revealed a previously unnoticed title. Cape Palliser is a considerable distance from Turakirae Head, although along the same stretch of coastline. Modern photographs confirm that the site is Cape Palliser, and that the topography as recorded by Brees is accurate. The only modern change is a (probably man-made) pool half-way between the high tide mark and the cliffs. A copy of modern photographs of the same scene is with the watercolour. On verso: section of a manuscript map of Pauatahanui and Porirua Harbour, presumably by Brees. Pauatahanui is called Pawai Tang[inui? - paper trimmed]. Other Titles - Turakirae Head, Palliser Bay coast ca 1843 Inscriptions: Recto - lower centre over a sandy patch between the foreground rock outcrop and the closest Maori and rocks; in brushpoint and very faint and illegible in parts: Cape Palliser towards the Wairarapa. 1844. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour & gum arabic 173 x 372 mm

Date: 1848 - 1860

By: French, T J, active 1940

Reference: MapColl-832.45gbbd/1848-1860/Acc.2736

Description: Map of the area from Smiths Creek and Mataikona River to the Mangapeka Stream and the Whareama River. Includes names of early runholders in the Castlepoint area and the years in which they first settled their runs. Names include John Valentine Smith, Isaac Cripps, Peter Hales, John Groves, Henry Groves, William Groves, John Alfred Perry, Arthur Nicholls, Henry Clarke, Thomas Guthrie, Edwin Meredith, Henry Buxton, John Frederick and Robert Maunsell, Robert Langdon. Includes names of some runs. Original tracks and existing roads are marked. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - T J French Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink on card, coloured, 52.8 x 41.9 cm.