Places

Date: 1885

By: Bidwill, William Edward, 1858-1933

Reference: qMS-0233

Description: Comprises copy of letter from Sir F A Weld describing journey taking sheep along the south coast from Wellington to Wairarapa and extract from letter from William Swainson describing an early survey party to the Wairarapa and extract from letter from W J Swainson reminiscing about Bidwill's father and describing the same journey along the south coast, both written 1885 Both letters are printed in W E Bidwill and A Woodhouse's `Bidwill of Pihautea' Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 volume(s) (16 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (carbon) (28 cm, ¼ grey cloth, light boards)

Date: 1827-1828, 1833-1863, 1939

By: Colenso, William, 1811-1899

Reference: MS-0582-0585

Description: Volumes 1-3 contain a journal 1833-1852. Volume 3 includes the diary of C Davids, a carpenter attached to the Bay of Islands mission in 1827-1828. Volume 4 contains correspondence 1833-1863. The journals cover Colenso's Cape Reinga journey, March 1839; the establishment of the mission at Ahuriri, Dec 1844-Oct 1845, including a Wairarapa journey; Autumn 1846, Wairarapa and 1848 autumn and spring journeys including a crossing of the Ruahine range; Dec-Jan 1849-1850 and May-Nov 1852 Ahuriri journal. The correspondence includes letters of botanical interest from Allan Cunningham, and others from James Busby and William Hobson. Appended is an article on the kiwi and draft Maori-English dialogues. Quantity: 4 volume(s). Physical Description: Typescripts (27 cm; ¼ dark green morocco) Finding Aids: Indexed.

Date: 1872 - 1894

By: Wakelin, George Kenrick, 1851-1910

Reference: qMS-2105

Description: Material collected by G K Wakelin or other members of the family. Includes ms notes on politics and clippings on Wairarapa history Quantity: 1 volume(s) (ca 150 pages). Physical Description: Printed matter, mss (37 cm; ½ brown leather, grey cloth)

Date: 1849

Reference: MSX-4597

Description: This almanac shows holy days on the Christian calendar throughout the year of 1849, and provides useful information about health, agriculture and foodstuffs. It also includes a scale of measurements and a chart of distances to major Maori settlements from Auckland. In addition, there is some material printed by Colenso specifically for the lay readers within his parish; this material advises them when he intends to visit, and how to conduct their work in his absence; there are also some annotations in Colenso's hand which appear to be reminder notes. Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Printed matter, with ms notes (16 cm; brown paper covers, in case folder)

Date: 1896 (1947)

By: Meredith, Edwin, 1827-1907

Reference: MS-1631

Description: The author, born in Swan Port, Australia, later farmed in New Zealand, particularly in Hawkes Bay and Wairarapa Quantity: 1 volume(s) (59, 5 leaves). Physical Description: Typed transcript (27 cm; blue cloth)

Date: 1943

From: Te Whaiti family : Collection

Reference: Objects-0447

Description: Produced for the Diocese of Wellington, maker(s) not identified. Lozenge-shaped badge with shield of Anglican church, and text around the outside. Text reads: "Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia". Accompanied by letter from the Bishop of Wellington, conferring the badge - dated 23 October 1943. Title Supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 curio(s). Physical Description: Bronze badge, 40 x 25 mm, attached to red ribbon. Processing information: Combined into ATL-Group-00753, September 2022. Previous reference: Curios-024-A-019 Previous title: Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia. Diocese of Wellington :Diocese of Wellington. Order of Lay Readers. [Badge on red ribbon. 1943].

Date: 1973

By: Duffy, Alex Edward (Rev), active 1973

Reference: MS-Papers-4190

Description: Translation entitled - The Church of the Seven Rules of Jehovah. Founder of the church was Simon Patete and it was established in the Wairarapa ca 1895. First Wairarapa leader was Taiawhio Te Tau. Doctrine taught that the Seventh Rule of Jehovah had Maori prestige, scriptural authority and European influence. Also included are whakapapa of seven of the Maori canoes. Research exercise for Maori 302, Dept of Anthropology and Maori, Victoria University of Wellington Accompanying material - Maori text accompanied by whakapapas Language - Paper in Maori with English translation Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 1 folder(s) (37, 38 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescripts (photocopies)

Date: 11 Feb-5 Mar 1852 (1939)

By: Rich, George, 1797-1862

Reference: MS-1817

Description: Describes journey from Wellington, home to Gisborne, accompanied by a shepherd, Hugh McCullum. He also had a meeting with the local chief Te Hapuku. Quantity: 1 volume(s) (unpaged). Physical Description: Typescript (26 cm; dark red cloth)

Date: 1974

By: O'Donnell, Ewart, 1890-

Reference: MS-Papers-2197

Description: Unpublished book describing pioneer farming near Eketahuna, in the Waikato and in the King country Quantity: 3 folder(s) (218 leaves). 0.03 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript

Date: [1980-1988]

By: Carter, Samuel Mita Hami Tuhokairangi, 1913-1998

Reference: MS-Papers-5661

Description: Contains essays on prominent Wairarapa chiefs, Kahungunu, Tamahau Mahupuku, Hika Piata, Piripi Te Maari, Karaitiana Te-tua-o-te-rangi Te Korou, Te Whatahoro Jury, Pikopiko and Ngairo Rakaihikuro (nb, much of the material is taken from other sources without acknowledgement), with brief bibliographies Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 folder(s) (40 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescripts with annotations (photocopies)

Date: 1934

From: Cowan family: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-11946-030

Description: Published by W. J. Palamontain, Masterton, in 1934. Presentation copy to James Cowan (with inscribed message by the author). Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed material

Date: [ca. 1965-ca. 1975]

From: NZ Aerial Mapping Ltd: Mosaic aerial negatives, prints, transparencies, and index

Reference: NZAM-E/354/2

Description: Print of aerial mosaic negative made by NZ Aerial Mapping Ltd showing Wairarapa area, including three towns , a river and a body of water. Inscriptions: 1 inch to 1 mile Quantity: 1 b&w copy photographic print(s). Physical Description: Print, approx 59.4 x 84.1 cm (A1 size)

Date: [1928-1962]

From: Riddiford family : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-5714-059

Description: Programme, Trooping of the colour (1928); leaflet, London House of Citizenship; invitation to NZ Centennial luncheon with list of settlers now resident in Masterton and district who have lived 75 years or over in the Dominion (1940) and UK Conservative sticker Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [ca 1904-1912]

From: New Zealand Founders' Society : Records

Reference: MS-Papers-0227-09

Description: Clippings from the Evening Post and the New Zealand Times. Ludford's interests seemed to have been centred on Maori and early European history in the Wellington area, as far north as Otaki and Levin, with some additional West Coast, South Island material. Includes Bevan's `Reminiscences of an old colonist'; James Brown's reminiscences of the Hutt Valley; the Miramar Peninsular in Maori times; a reminiscence of the battle of Orakau by Wini Tana Tupotahi; obituary for John Plimmer; article on Henry Burling of the Wairarapa; reminiscences of John Kirkcaldie; tentative plan for proposed YMCA building, 1906; Pahautanui Pa; Wellington place-names; article on stoats and weasels; article on Kapiti Island; first report of the New Zealand Club, 1911. Quantity: 1 folder(s) (1 volume). Physical Description: Printed matter

Date: 1 Dec 1858-17 Mar 1859

By: Smith, William Mein, 1799-1869

Reference: MS-Papers-1534

Description: Describes two surveys of the Tauherenikau area, Wairarapa Copied from original in 1897 Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 folder(s) (20 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (photocopy)

Date: 1943

By: Stowell, Henry Matthew, 1859-1944

Reference: qMS-1929

Description: Contains notes dictated to G.C. Heron in 1943 shortly before Stowell's death about Maori history, tribal migrations and demography, prominent iwi figures, whakapapa, New Zealand flora and fauna and also Maori science Quantity: 1 volume(s) (11 pages). Physical Description: Typescript (26 cm; ¼ grey cloth)

Date: 1906-1919, 2000

By: Curry, Michael Anthony, active 2001

Reference: MS-Papers-7067

Description: Comprises list of additional data extracted from the original card file at Wellington City archives of Wellington district motor vehicle registrations (81-222); the Wellington district covered the lower North Island Source of title - Transcribed Relationship complexity - See 81-222 for original listing of registrations Relationship complexity - See Wellington City Archives listing in drawer, Ephemera from other holding institutions, in Workroom; Series 00293, Town Clerk's Department, Motor Vehicle Register Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (photocopy)

Date: 1916-1919

From: Best, Elsdon, 1856-1931 : Papers

Reference: qMS-0212

Description: Polynesian/Maori Voyages; Aotea Waka; Maori Customary Concepts; Maori Cosmology; Tribal Narratives; Paimarire Religion, and Hauhauism. Includes information on Rua Kenana's Rebellion and the Taranaki Wars as well as the Battle of Waiorua (ie. Whakapaetai) 1824 on Kapiti Island and the Battle of Kuititanga 1839 adjacent on the mainland which were the last inter-tribal sea and land battles fought in Aotearoa. Also information on Maori whaling activities at Kapiti; building Rangiatea Church in Otaki 1847; Te Rauparaha's release from HMS Caliope 1848, and Te Rangihaeata's Stockade at Paremata. Includes information on the Maori Pioneer Battalion 1914-18. Finding Aids: Index at qMS-0217.

Date: 1882-1884

By: Hill, Edwin James, 1860-1960

Reference: MSY-7003

Description: Scrapbook of clippings relating to greyhound coursing and racing, in which Hill had an interest, owning several prize-winning hounds. Also, some reviews of concerts in Wellington, in which Hill sang Source of title - Supplied by Library Quantity: 1 volume(s). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Printed matter

Date: 1838-1850

By: Ronaldson, William (Rev), 1823-1917

Reference: MS-1830

Description: The memorandum book gives a little background on Ronaldson, instructions on conducting oneself on board ship and exercises on practising religion. The diary begins 26 August 1845 and ends 12 May 1850 when Ronaldson sighted the Isle of Wight on his return voyage to England. It includes much material on Wanganui Maori as well as descriptions of shipboard life between New Zealand and Australia on the `Sisters' (1849) and from Sydney to London on the `Kate' (1850), and his stay in Sydney. Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 volume(s) (21,18,36 leaves). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (27cm, green linen)