Places

Date: 1990

From: New Zealand Society of Genealogists : 1990 Sesquicentennial Family Biography Competition collection

Reference: MS-Papers-4280-082

Description: Title continues:`...pioneers of Port Nicholson and Port Cooper'. The essay covers verified facts about Clarkson's great-great-grandparents, their emigration to NZ, and the seafaring career of their son, Thomas. Some of the family arrived on the `Bolton' at Port Nicholson in 1840 and another group on the `Sir Edward Paget' at Port Cooper in 1856. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Includes photographs of Capt Thomas Nicolson Clarkson, 1890; Caroline Clarkson, 1898 Processing information: Name heading for Clarkson family removed following information from staff member, August 2023.

Date: 20 Jan-5 Jun 1854, 28 Sep 1854-20 Jan 1858

From: Bennett, Agnes Elizabeth Lloyd, 1872-1960: Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-1346-371A

Description: Describes voyage to Lyttelton, New Zealand on the `Royal Stuart' arriving Jan 1855. He describes daily activities and mentions fellow passengers. Also time spent in Wellington (including a description of the earthquake and aftermath) and Napier, voyage from Wellington to Sydney on the `Waterwitch', Apr 1855, and time spent in New South Wales, at Sydney, Wollongong, Angels - Cateract River, Campbelltown, Cordeaux Creek, Bargo, Cross Roads, and Bathhurst. The back of the volume has been used as a Cash book (receipts & disbursements) 20 Jan-5 Jun 1854, and for surveying/engineering notes and mathematical calculations Quantity: 1 folder(s) (1 volume). Physical Description: Holograph

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: Sep-Dec 1863

From: Mantell family : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0083-222

Description: Notes about funding for the erection of a residence for Native Chiefs visiting Wellington, 1863. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [1894-1940]

From: Baillie, Herbert, 1863-1941 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0013-2

Description: Exercise book labelled `Baillie papers; historical notes, chiefly relating to Wellington'; typescripts, `Seventy-four years' history' on Upper Hutt settlement and `Death of an old resident', re Mrs Ames; drafts; references; extracts; list of council references from Louis E Ward; references supplied by H A from newspapers Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1847-1850

From: Burt, William Beverland, 1912-1992 : Chatham Islands collection

Reference: MSY-6658

Description: Journal entries Dec 1847-31 Jan 1848, followed by a number of pages cut from the volume. Continues with entries 19 Feb-Jul 1850. Entries pertain to events in Wellington and Dunedin. The 1850 entries include a precis of his outward correspondence to Carkeek, Hoggard, Hart, Catchpool, A C Strode, Capt Stokes, Hickson, Jones (Waikawaiti), Grace, his wife Eliza, Alexander, Grimstone. Inside front cover: Newspaper cuttings, 1842-1843, 1864 (on his departure from Chatham Islands). Another relates to his father James Shand of Tain, 1846. Also part of a letter addressed to `My dear Archy' written from Tain, 25 Aug 1839. Inscription (at bottom) dated 6 July 1876 - "To my namesake on his 16th birthday anniversary from his affectionate father A.W.Shand". Inside back cover: Letter to Archibald from J Shand, 12 Dec 1843, Tain, and fragment of another letter from his father J Shand (undated) Reference to the death of Charles Cator, Wellington solicitor in 1848 Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Holograph Processing information: Originally located at MS-Papers-0434-38

Date: 1970

From: Burnett, Robert Ian McKenzie, 1915-2002 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-5492

Description: Comprises letters from Airini Woodhouse to Burnett (1) re impending visit of Princess Iris Wittgenstein and her husband, Prince Cashimir, to NZ to trace aspects of her grandfather, W B Rhodes's, life here (2) report of visit; reply from Burnett to Mrs Woodhouse; and letter from Tony Murray-Oliver to Burnett re same matter Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescripts with annotations

Date: 1811-[ca 1894], 1933

Reference: MS-Papers-1907

Description: Two memoranda books include details of expenses for building a cottage, a bakers oven in 1862, rents received (1865-1866), accounts for family's shoes (1867), journey to Hokitika 19-30 October 1865 and recipes There is also a miners right issued to George Innes, Tuapeka (September 1861) and a manuscript of business notes (1860-1866) which includes costing of material in construction of brick house, Cashel Street (1863) and record of work done There is also a copy of Wellington Girls College Reporter, Jubilee number (May 1933) George Innes was a builder who lived at various times in Hokitika, Otago and Christchurch. He arrived at Lyttelton on the Fatima in December 1851. Quantity: 1 folder(s) (5 pieces, 3 volumes, 2 loose papers). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss and printed matter

Date: 1847-1849

From: McLean, Donald (Sir), 1820-1877 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0032-0758B

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1843-1844

From: United Kingdom. Admiralty : Records relating to the Pacific

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-05-3296

Description: Includes large collection of papers re French claim to Akaroa and Banks Peninsula, including the visit of the French battleship Le Rhin. Also includes papers of HMS North Star, sent to New Zealand in 1843, after the Wairau Affray. Detailed descriptions of the settlements at Wellington, Auckland and Akaroa. Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s).

Date: 1995

From: Ted Gilberd Literary Trust : Essay competitions

Reference: MS-Papers-5757-16

Description: Story of four generations of women - Ellen Frogley (nee Taylor), 1847-1887; Teresa Mary Stubbs (nee Frogley), 1873-1946; Olive Beryl Clarke (nee Stubbs), 1907-1986; Marie Jeanette Grant (nee Clarke), born 1940. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript Includes photographs of the 4 women

Date: 1995-2002

From: Fry, Alexander Sydney, 1926-2006: Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-8493-1

Description: `When can you start?', an autobiography of Fry's life up until the 1960s describing his childhood, education, war service and employment as a journalist for the Southern Cross newspaper and the New Zealand Listener and editorial work for A H & A W Reed. Chapter 1 begins with Fry arriving in Wellington from Christchurch in 1948 and he describes his experiences working as a journalist for the Southern Cross newspaper and gives his impressions of Wellington, including being a student at Victoria University College in the late 1940s and early 1950s. He then reverts back to his childhood, describing growing up in Wallsend and Christchurch, attending Papanui Technical College and being apprenticed as an electrician. Chapter 10 ends in 1944 when Fry enrolled in the Royal Navy 21st Fleet Airm draft to be trained in England. Names referred to in the text are entered in the name index. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript

Date: 24 Feb-31 Mar 1886

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

Reference: MS-Papers-6190

Description: The journal contains an account of McNab's journey with observations on the places he visited. Includes mention of McNab completing the census aboard the SS `Taiaroa' on the night of 28 Mar 1886. Variations in title - Spine title `Travels in New Zealand' Relationship complexity - Also transcript styled as "Travels in New Zealand" (MS-Papers-6235-3) and microfilm (Micro-MS-0930) In Feb 1886 McNab left his home in Timaru for a tour of the North Island. He travelled by train to Christchurch, by steamer to Wellington and from there by another steamer to Napier. From here he travelled to Taupo via Tauranga by coach and toured the adjacent thermal areas and visited the Pink and White Terraces. Back in Tauranga McNab proceeded by steamer to Auckland from where he took another steamer to New Plymouth. From there he travelled by train to Wanganui and then on to Palmerston North from where he proceeded by coach to Masterton. Arriving in Wellington by train McNab sailed by steamer to Lyttelton and returned home to Timaru by train. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Holograph (photocopies) Copiously illustated with Burton Brother photographs of towns and places of scenic interest described in the text

Date: 8 Apr 1846-19 Jan 1863

From: Marist Fathers. Archives : Papers relating to the Catholic Mission in New Zealand

Reference: Micro-MS-0669-02

Description: These journals are intermittent in coverage and those for the period 2 Sep 1846-8 Dec 1849 are apparently missing from the General Archives. After Garin went to Nelson he appears to have been an occasional diarist only. The inventory therefore notes nearly all entries from the year 1850 onwards. In addition to the journals there is a precis by Garin of Pompallier's published history of the mission, followed by notes on the history of the Wellington diocese, with particular emphasis on Nelson. Also some notes on Nelson schools and churches, the latest note having been written in 1882. Arrangement: There is some disorder in the chronological sequence in the microfilm Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s). Finding Aids: See summary of contents in inventory pp 18-27.

Date: 1990

From: New Zealand Society of Genealogists : 1990 Sesquicentennial Family Biography Competition collection

Reference: MS-Papers-4280-022

Description: The essay details the Scottish origins of Daniel Munn and Jessie McLaurin and their marriage in Australia; Daniel's voyage in the `Christina', the loss of the `Siren' and arrival in Wellington and subsequent voyage of the `Jewess' and other ships; Jessie and children's arrival in Wellington and Daniel's coastal voyaging; the Munn's catering and accommodation establishments; 1848 earthquake; move to Napier. Also includes details of their children and their lives Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Published guide available.

Date: [ca 1888-1923], [ca 1980s-1999]

From: Gordon, Ian Alistair, 1908-2004: Papers

Reference: fMS-Papers-6984-6

Description: Includes newspaper articles re Katherine Mansfield's life and works, Karori and Wellington city. Also includes Word from Marsden Collegiate School (April 1966; August 1977). Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.03 Linear Metres.

Date: 24 Feb, 1 Aug 2000

From: Mackie, James Ogilvie (Peter), 1921- : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-7119

Description: Comprises reminiscences of Mackie describing his life as a `bureaucrat' working mostly for the mental health divisions in the Public Service. He worked in Seacliff, Tokanui and Ngawhatu hospitals and in various Department of Health administrative divisions. He discusses his roles, the roles of psychiatric hospitals, changes in the system and related matters, has observations on Kingseat, Oakely and Carrington Hospitals, on fluoride and royal commissions. Mackie has also compiled a second part to his family history covering the Nielsen, McFarlane, Stewart, Miller, Ferguson, Duncan, Hutcheson, Murray, McMichael, Mears, Welch, Lackey, Woodward, Edlin, Donnelly and Dixon family members and this is included with his reminiscences Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1990

From: New Zealand Society of Genealogists : 1990 Sesquicentennial Family Biography Competition collection

Reference: MS-Papers-4280-048

Description: The essay is divided into two parts: Part 1 : History of name and family in England in early 1800s and voyage to New Zealand in 1839-1840 on the `Adelaide'. Details of land purchased in Hutt and Wellington and settlement in Sandon area in 1870s Part 2 : Biographies of those who came to New Zealand and of the first generation born here and two in the following generation. Each part contains a personal account of New Zealand in that period. Part 2 includes comment on the social and family roles of women in New Zealand in the 1880s; appendices on early New Zealand electoral rolls and voting requirements; and details about the Annual Sheep Returns 1880-1930 Includes family trees Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Published inventory available.

Date: 1878

From: Buller, Walter Lawry (Sir), 1838-1906 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0048-14

Description: Contains letters from Maori to Buller, in his capacity as a lawyer, with regard to Maori land tenure and transactions, related financial matters, and other affairs Also contains letters about the engagement of Buller's services, money-lending, and a report about Maori `squatting' on land under claim in the South Island (at Omarama) Contains letters from Kai Tahu Maori giving examples of 19th century Kai Tahu dialect. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1990

From: New Zealand Society of Genealogists : 1990 Sesquicentennial Family Biography Competition collection

Reference: MS-Papers-4280-043

Description: Additional material included with the essay includes Captain Bendall's shipboard diary kept on board `City of New York', `Zealandia', 1876; letter from William Edward Bendall re stranding of the `Ellerton', 1883; list of vessels Captain Bendall is known to have been master of; family trees Captain Bendall and his wife Mary, nee Taylor, arrived in Dunedin from Launceston, Tasmania on the `Three Sisters' in 1862. From that date until 1878 he was master of several coastal traders and New Zealand pilot for Pacific steamers. He was appointed Marine Surveyor and Lloyds representative in Wellington and salvaged several wrecked or stranded vessels. The couple had nine children. One daughter who lived for 107 years, died in 1986 Relationship complexity - Transcript of Captain Bendall's shipboard log, 1876 is at 88-155 Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Published guide available. Photographs