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Smith, John, fl 1880-1881 : Diary

Date: 26 Sep 1880-11 Feb 1881

By: Smith, John, active 1880-1881

Reference: MS-Papers-6661

Description: Smith began his account on 26 Sep 1880 when he, his wife Jeannie (Jane) and family embarked on the `Lady Jocelyn' as 3rd cabin passengers. He describes in some detail his fellow passengers and the daily events on board, as well as his first six weeks in Auckland and its environs. Relationship complexity - Similar, but not identical, typed transcript was deposited in 1969 by Mr Allan (MS-1958). Includes dated entry for 16 February, and `Extract from the log of the Lady Jocelyn, 5 Oct 1880-1 Jan 1881' Quantity: 1 folder(s) (26 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typed transcript (photocopy) Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Mrs Bodmin, Katikati, 1999

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Holman, Elizabeth A 1824-1917 : Reminiscences

Date: 1897

By: Holman, Elizabeth Ann, 1824-1917

Reference: qMS-0993

Description: Most of the reminiscences describe life at Whangarei where her husband was mainly engaged in the flax industry. He also spent some time mining and working as a builder at Thames. Elizabeth recalls Hone Heke's sacking of Kororakea in 1845 and subsequent evacuation of Whangarei settlers to Auckland. The Holmans eventually returned to Whangarei where Henry operated a flax mill until the family moved to the Thames goldfields in 1867. A revival of the flax industry saw them once again return to Whangarei. They retired to Auckland where Henry died in 1894 Relationship complexity - Holograph with ms annotations at MS-Papers-3881 Mrs Holman first came out to Hokianga in 1840. In 1841 she married Henry Charles Holman at Kororareka, and they spent some time at the Bay of Islands, and in Auckland where Henry was appointed Superintendent of Public Works. He later bought land at Mimiwhangata in Whangarei County. Quantity: 1 volume(s) (52 pages). Physical Description: Typescript (34 cm; green linen)

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Cottle, Henry Wyatt (Rev), 1801-1871 : Account of the voyage from England to New Zealan...

Date: 1863-1865

By: Cottle, Henry Wyatt (Rev), 1801-1871

Reference: qMS-0561

Description: Account of the voyage from England to New Zealand in the sailing ship `Annie Wilson' of Rev Henry Wyatt Cottle, of Harford parish, near Ivybridge, Devon, and his subsequent settlement in Port Albert and Whangarei. The shipboard account is in the form of a letter to his sister Charlotte, dated 18 June 1863 Rev Cottle and his wife Alice were travelling cabin class Quantity: 1 volume(s) (128 f). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (34 cm; green linen)

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Sound recordings of Spotless crake (Putoto), Porzana tabuensis plumbea

Date: 24 Apr 1985 - Aug 1978 - 01 Aug 1978

From: Kendrick, John Lisle, 1922-2013: Interviews, recordings, photographs primarily relating to natural sound recording

Reference: OHInt-0834-129

Description: Three tracks on 2 reels: Reel 1, tracks 1 and 2: single adult males, territory calls; distance 3m; Ngamanu Sanctuary, Waikanae; weather fine cool calm. Stereo tape. Track 1: answering taped calls; background mallard, chaffinch, cicada, silvereye; recorded 24 April 1985, 1605 hrs. Track 2: in concealment giving calls; background silvereye, mallard, fantail, grey warbler, occasional plane; recorded 24 April 1985, 1645 hrs. Reel 2: Adults, territory calls, hiding in vegetation; distance 3-10m; Pine Tree Swamp, Whangarei; weather fine calm; recorded Aug 1978, 1000 hrs. Mono tape. Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHT5-1698 - OHT5-1699 Quantity: 2 5" reel(s). 3 event(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - other see catalogue cards 201. Search dates: 1978 - 1985

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Delta Swing [at the] Whangarei Jazz Festival (DHJA 959)

Date: 2-3 Oct 1999

From: Huggard, Dennis, 1928-2017 : The Dennis Huggard Jazz Archive

By: Delta Swing (Musical group)

Reference: MSCD-2514

Description: Recording of performance by the jazz group Delta Swing at Whangarei Jazz Festival in October 1999. Tracks 1-10 are from 2 October 1999, and tracks 11-19 from 3 October. Place of recording - Place of recording Whangarei Jazz Festival Contents: Moonglow Contents: Sweet Lorraine Contents: Bei mir bist du schoen Contents: My baby just cares for me Contents: Petit fleur Contents: Moonlight in Vermont Contents: Strangers on the shore Contents: Just a gigolo Contents: Memories of you Contents: Sunset Contents: A taste of honey Contents: Ain't misbehavin' Contents: Buona sera Contents: Basin Street blues Contents: That's a plenty Contents: Play "Misty" for me Contents: Dardanella Contents: Just a gigolo Contents: Sunset Performer: Bradley, Jeff (clarinet and vocals) Performer: Russell, Julian (keyboards) Performer: Mockford, Albie (bass) Performer: Fretwell, Len (drums) Label: Verbatim Quantity: 1 compact disc(s) DataLifePlus CD-R.

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Kemp, James 1797-1872 : Journal

Date: 1832, 1848-1852

By: Kemp, James, 1797-1872

Reference: MS-1104

Description: Describes trip from Kerikeri on board the Active, 1832, calling at Paihia, Whangarei, Thames, Tauranga and elsewhere, to try to establish peace among Maori tribes of area. Later entries detail day to day life at mission station, Kerikeri, education of Maori, care of sick etc. Quantity: 1 volume(s) (90 leaves). Physical Description: Typescript (28 cm; blue linen)

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Peter John's Jazz Band, Whangarei Jazz Festival (DHJA 981)

Date: 3 October 1998

From: Huggard, Dennis, 1928-2017 : The Dennis Huggard Jazz Archive

By: Pete John's Jazz Band

Reference: MSCD-2536

Description: Place of recording - Place of recording Whangarei Jazz Festival Other - Title on disc is for 'Peter John's Jazz Band'. Contents: Muskrat ramble Contents: Darktown strutters' ball Contents: Jersey bounce Contents: I'm beginning to see the light Contents: Wolverine blues Contents: Keeping out of mischief now Contents: Indiana Performer: John, Pete (drums, vocal) Performer: Allen, Bernie (sax) Performer: Cummin, Arthur (trumpet) Performer: Otto, Herman (trombone) Performer: McNeely, Bob (guitar) Performer: Wilcox, John (piano) Performer: Lawrence, Stewart (bass) Performer: Montgomery, Patsy (vocals) Label: Verbatim Quantity: 1 compact disc(s) DataLifePlus CD-R.

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Bennie Gunn Trio [at the] Whangarei Jazz Festival (DHJA 938)

Date: 3 October 1999

From: Huggard, Dennis, 1928-2017 : The Dennis Huggard Jazz Archive

By: Bennie Gunn Trio (Musical group)

Reference: MSCD-2493

Description: Place of recording - Place of recording Whangarei Jazz Festival Contents: Seven come eleven Contents: Theme three Contents: Moonlight in Vermont Contents: Lazy bones Contents: Stella by starlight Contents: I'm going to sit right down and write myself a letter Contents: In the wee small hours Performer: Gunn, Bennie (piano) Performer: Kerr, Bruce (bass) Performer: Kneebone, Owen (drums) Label: Verbatim Quantity: 1 compact disc(s) DataLifePlus CD-R.

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Steamboat Willie and friends (DHJA 932)

Date: 8 October 2000

From: Huggard, Dennis, 1928-2017 : The Dennis Huggard Jazz Archive

By: Stoops, Larry, 1950-; Proud, David, active 1962-2012; Sargisson, Wil, active 1994-1999; Keatley, John, 1944-; Smith, Rob, 1941-; Tattersall, Wally, active 1998-2002; Ord, Bill, active 2000

Reference: MSCD-2487

Description: Place of recording - Place of recording Whangarei Jazz Festival, 8 October 2000 Contents: The lady is a tramp Contents: Shine Contents: Sweet Sue Contents: St James infirmary Contents: Quartet to quartet Contents: Basin Street blues Contents: Rosetta Contents: Hindustan Contents: I'm flying high Contents: All of me Contents: Georgia on my mind Contents: (Unknown) Contents: When the saints go marching in Performer: Steamboat Willie (trumpet) Performer: Proud, Dave (trombone) Performer: Sargisson, Wil (piano) Performer: Keatly, John (tuba) Performer: Smith, Rob (sax) Performer: Tattersall, Wally (drums) Performer: Ord, Bill (vocal) Label: Verbatim Quantity: 1 compact disc(s).

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Davis, James, 1833?-1875 : Outward letters / transcribed by Jocelyn Thornton (electroni...

Date: 1859-1874 [transcribed 2007]

By: Davis, James, 1833?-1875

Reference: MSDL-0251

Description: Transcription of letters and verse written by James Davis mostly to his wife Jessie nee Mair. Original material located in the Mair family papers (MS-Papers-0093-45). Also includes transcriptions of James Davis' death notices and a letter by Jessie to her sister Gill. Quantity: 299 kilobyte(s). 1 Electronic document(s).

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