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Date: 23 Jul 1914-8 May 1915

By: Bayne, James, 1887-1915

Reference: MS-Papers-1418

Description: Diary kept by Bayne while serving as a private in the Ruahine Company, Wellington Infantry Battalion, in Egypt and Gallipoli. The first pages comprise a listing of the officers in Malone's Wellington Infantry Battalion and a timeline of significant dates relating to the start of the First World War. Diary begins on 10 Aug 1914 as Bayne enlists at Dannevirke, is sent to Masterton for equipment and then onto the Awapuni Camp for military training. Further training at Trentham Camp then embarks aboard the `Arawa' to Egypt on 16 Oct 1914. Details shipboard life and gives accounts of the stopovers en-route, included a detailed account of the layover in Colombo. Arrives Alexandria 3 Dec 1914 and gives detailed account of the surrounding buildings, foods and local customs. Continues training at Zeitoun Camp until deployment to the Suez Canal on 25 Jan 1915. Returns to camp and describes living conditions, military life and operations. Diary entry for the "Battle of the Wozzer", 2 Apr 1915. Leaves Alexandria on 10 Apr 1914 aboard the transport `Itonus' for Gallipoli. 25 Apr 1915 is transhipped at 10.30pm to `HMS Bulldog' and taken half a mile from the beach before loading into rowing boats for the remainder of the ANZAC landing. Gives detailed narrative of the fighting and lists soldiers injured in the conflict. Comments on the failed attack on Monash Gully 2 May 1915, leaves Anzac Cove to fight at Cape Helles 6 May 1915. Diary ends 8 May 1915 with Bayne's involvement in preparing for the attack on Krithia. Also includes newspaper report of a memorial service held at Manakau for Bayne, and a newspaper cutting photograph of Private Bayne and New Zealanders on their way to Gaba Tepe. The newspaper cutting that accompanies this diary indicates that this diary was found on Bayne's body five months after his death. Source of title - Supplied Private Bayne fought with the Ruahine Company, Wellington Infantry Battalion, in Gallipoli in 1915. Reported missing in action at Cape Helles, 8 May 1915. Later reported killed in action, 4 Sep 1915. Serial No: 10/44. Quantity: 1 volume(s) (55 pages). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph (18 x 11cm, grey card binding), printed matter Processing information: Part of WW100 digitisation project. Digitisation details - 70 digitised images

Date: 1928-1941

From: Ngata, Apirana Turupa (Sir), 1874-1950 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-6919-0132

Description: Contains letters from Sir Apirana's children and other family members and friends about family matters such as school and also the war. Includes letters written by Mate Huatahi in regards to Tawera Native School and Ruatoki Native School. Lorna writes of her experience in teaching at Raupunga Native School. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and typescripts

Date: 1917, 2011

By: London, Karol, active 2011

Reference: MS-Papers-10803

Description: Collection comprises a typescript and manuscript article `Notes on the Maori disturbances in New Zealand during 1868 & 1869. By a Danish officer'. This article was originally written in Danish in 1868 by Hans Thiele and later translated into English. This translation was written by Thiele and his daughter Marie Madeleine Thiele (see note at end of article). Thiele served with the yeomanry cavalry who aided the Armed Constabulary and the Colonial Government troops under Colonel Whitmore who were fighting Titokowaru's forces in the South Taranki region. The war was engaged over rights to confiscated land and this history is highlighted in these accounts. Beginning at Wairoa (Waverley) this first hand account is detailed and gives a great insight into the tactics and practices of the colonial forces and Titokowaru's warriors, and their various military engagements. Thiele indicates the number of casualties and comments on the Hauhau's rites of cannibalism and the practice of removing the human heart from those slain in battle. Theile comments on pa sites, redoubts and fortifications. The narrative traces the defeat of the colonial troops in the early part of the campaign in 1868 then continues into 1869 as Colonel Whitmore purses Titokowaru at the Waitotara River and on to Patea. The article ends with Thiele detailing the removal of fifty Maori prisoners by the paddle steamer `Sturt' from Wanganui to Wellington. Includes photocopy of Thiele's obituary `Old colonist dies' published in the Fiji Times, 27 June 1917. Also a detailed biography of Hans Thiele compiled by Karol London. Source of title - Supplied by Library Hans Henrick Thiele was a Captain in the Danish Army (1864). Fought with the yeomanry cavalry in Taranaki against Titokowaru (1869). From New Zealand he travelled to South America, Britian and Fiji. Died in Suva in 1917. Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescripts & printed material Transfers: Collection taken into the Manuscripts Section, transfers made from there. - To Photographic Archive - Black and white photographic print of Edith and Hans Thiele at Nausori in Fiji.

Date: 1907-1941

From: Cowan, James, 1870-1943 : Papers

Reference: fMS-Papers-11310-144

Description: Papers relating to Maori involvement in World War One and World War Two including correspondence, photographs, a postcard, clippings and a printer's proof of 'Maori War Book' [just one page] with some sketches of war boats on the back. Letter from H W Bird [Maori Battalion] with whakapapa of the descendants of commanders at Te Tapiri in 1865, and lists Ngati Manawa men who fought in World War One. Includes a photograph of Lieutenant J C Tikao of Rapaki, Lyttelton [wounded] and a postcard with a Christmas message on the back and an original drawing of a Maori soldier on the front with 'It's a long way to Tipperary' written in Maori which begins 'He roa te wa ki Tipirere...'. Four photographs from a small envelope titled Chailak Dere, Anzac 1915, also inscribed with Buck's photos for Batt history'. Three of the photos are inscribed on the back saying 'Chailak Dere, Anzac,' 'Terraces on Cheshire Ridge, Anzac,' and 'Clearing Station. No. 2 and No. 3 Outposts, Anzac. Sat morning Aug 7th'. Clippings from 1933 to 1941. Language - Waiata and whakapapa in Maori Arrangement: 40 in original listing Quantity: 1 folder(s). Drawing on postcard, four black & white photographs, drawings on the back of a printer's proof.

Date: 24 Aug 1902

By: Hale, David Buckley, 1838?-1923

Reference: MS-Papers-11953

Description: Letter to his old sweetheart, Mrs Thomas B Bradley, of Fairfield, Connecticut, from Sydney, New South Wales, describing his life since leaving Connecticut. Describes his journey from England, working for the East India Company in Ceylon [Sri Lanka], trading in the South Seas and seeking refuge in Poverty Bay, New Zealand, from a possible attack by "Confederate cruisers" during the ongoing American Civil War. Describes his capture by "Hau Hau" Maori, cannibalism, his rescue by a British naval vessel and subsequent service with the colonial authorities in the militia, in return for the promise of a land grant. That promise not being fulfilled, he left for New South Wales in 1866. Gives an account of his life there and his eventual settlement in Sydney as a carpenter. As well as a brief account of his imprisonment and rescue, and of his service with the colonial authorities against the Hau Hau. Much of the letter is concerned with his life in, and impressions of, New South Wales. There is some discussion of the fortunes of mutual friends. Includes original envelope and anonymous typed transcription of letter [n.d.] Source of title - Supplied by Library Other - The vendor's title, "First-hand account of "Te Kooti's war", is inaccurate as Hale had returned to New South Wales in 1866, before Te Kooti was imprisoned on the Chatham Islands and subsequently escaped. David Buckley Hale, an American sailor from Connecticut, was captured by Maori while on a trading vessel at Poverty Bay in about 1862 or 1863. After he was rescued by a British ship, he served with the colonial forces until 1866 when he returned to New South Wales. Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, Holograph and Typescript