Places

Date: 1946

By: Jackson, Vernon Leonard, active 1938-1946

Reference: MS-Papers-2764

Description: Manuscript relating to Te Rauparaha with a photograph of Te Rauparaha's whare at Aotea taken by Jackson in 1910. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Ms, photograph

Date: 1800 - 1900

From: W B Chennells :Collection of maps

By: Masterton Public Library

Reference: MapColl-832.16gbbd/[n.d.]/Acc.36914

Description: Cadastral map showing area 9 miles south of Tauranga, from the Ruahihi Bridge bordering the Kumi Kumi land blocks on the west and the Kaimai and the Tauwharawhara on the east. The Mangapapa River is shown, along with the Mangakarengorengo, Ngaumuwahine and Manga Hurengorengo Streams. Most of the land blocks indicate their acreage. In the Whaitikuranui no. 6b block, diagram and text which reads 'Thames Valley Co. Station Homestead'. The road or track from Cambridge (Okoroire) to Tauranga is shown to be 31 miles. A pencil annotation shows the Ongaonga no. 2 block and the Kumi Kumi no. 1 block (up to the Ngaumuwahine Stream) subdivided. The map has pencil and some ink annotations. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink, watercolour and pencil on dressed linen, scale [1:5 088 800], 11.5 x 9 cm.

Date: 1929

By: McCaw, John, 1849-1930

Reference: MS-1164

Description: Includes brief description of the voyage to Otago on board the `Oamaru' arriving Feb 1875 Quantity: 1 volume(s) (18 pages). Physical Description: Typescript (27 cm; blue linen)

Date: 1807 - 1867

By: McDonnell, J A, active 1807; New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey

Reference: MapColl-832.15gbbd/1807/Acc.4503

Description: Copy of a hand-drawn map of two adjointing sections of farm land adjacent to the Harataunga Harbour, now known as Kennedy Bay, and bordered by the Whareroa and Ohinau Streams, Puketutu and Kaotara Hills and Rangitahi. One section has the names of Nathan Kennedy & Brothers, while the second has McGregor & Atkinson's names, together with acreages. The McGregor & Atkinson property includes the location of a sawmill and wharf, buildings are indicated and one is named 'Mr. Atkinson's'. A handwritten note on the original, written within this section states 'Grant to J. Cruikshank, Nov. 26th., 1867. 12.15a Sol 155'. Within the section of Nathan Kennedy & brothers, the note states 'Grant to Mr. J. Kennedy, Nov 26th, 1867. 12.15a Sol 155'. Includes references to Native land and Mr. D. Lowe's land. On the opposite side of the harbour, a settlement is marked and the site of a Maori church. A handwritten note on the top left states: 'The copy of a map deposited in this office. ... [difficult to decipher] and ... [difficult to decipher] by us. N... Heal. Native Land Office, March 19th. 1807. Surveyed by J.A. McDonnell. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photocopy, linen backed, scale indeterminable, 44.5 x 42 cm.

Date: 1800 - 1870

From: W B Chennells :Collection of maps

By: Masterton Public Library

Reference: MapColl-832.16a/[n.d.]/Acc.36912

Description: Manuscript map from Tauranga Harbour, showing Greerton, south along the Waimapu Stream, south to Otane Wainuku, showing road (or track) from Noawato to Te Puke, and from the harbour to Te Puke, from Tauranga through Greerton and south to Noawato and onwards towards Rotorua and a road or track that extends from Greerton and runs parallel to the Waimapu Stream. Also depicts a forest reserve, heavy rimu area, and suggested tramway route from the route in Whakamapama north to the stream. Pencil annotation of 'Kaiwai' is crossed out and replaced with 'Whakamapama'. Extended Title - number Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour, part coloured, on dressed linen, scale indeterminable, 50 x 26 cm.

Date: nd, 1800-1929

By: Rae, Elsie Alice, 1911-2002; Rae, Kenneth William, 1909-1986

Reference: MSX-9366

Description: 'History of the Western Hauraki Plains', compiled by Elsie Alice McDonald (later Mrs Rae), focusses on the geology, landscape, and social history of the Western Hauraki Plains in the Waikato Region. McDonald's history has a preface and two parts: "Pt 1 The Maori" and "Pt 2 The Pakeha". In Part I subjects covered include pa sites and fortifications, burial sites and traditions, eeling, and conflict with other tribes, including Ngapuhi under Hongi Hika. Part II focusses on the development of the land for dairying and flax farming, the discovery of taonga during development, the building of houses, various personalities, and social events such as dances. Places specifically mentioned include: Kahurangi Pa, Torehape stream, Patetonga, and Mangawhero. Illustrations attributed to Kenneth William Rae (later McDonald's husband). Includes pasted in photographs. See Illustrations field for further information. Includes two commendations on the title page, one being from Duncan McFadyen Rae (principal of Auckland Training College and no relation) and the other from a person with the initials "F C L". Notes and remarks in pencil throughout the volume are in an unknown hand. Source of title - Transcribed from item Relationship complexity - Two spiral bound facsimiles of this item are held in the National Library's published collections: Wellington, New Zealand Pacific (PAM 993.327 MCD 2002) and Alexander Turnbull, New Zealand Pacific (P 993 MACD 2002). Elsie Alice Rae grew up on a farm in Hauraki District before moving to Auckland to train as a teacher. She compiled 'History of the Western Hauraki Plains' when she was 17, during her first year at Auckland Teachers College. Quantity: 1 volume(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, watercolours, photographs Illustrations are watercolours, unless otherwise specified, and all images are attributed to Kenneth William Rae. Photographs are taken circa 1920s. Illustration titles are as follows: 'Map of the Western Hauraki Plains' (including key); a stylised tiki; 'The disappearing stream, Torehape'; 'The Maori - Kahurangi' composite illustration of two images of Kahurangi pa captioned "conjecture" and "evidence", two pen drawings of carved wooden panels, and one photograph of the pa site captioned "truth"; 'The site of the Mission Station, Patetonga'; 'Patetonga's first house'; pen drawings 'The cream launch' and 'On the swamp land'; and two photographs 'The remains of the Patetonga Mill' and 'The hill above Mangawhero'.

Date: 1800

Reference: MapColl-832.16gbbd/[18-?]/Acc.694

Description: Shows sections and names of Maori owners Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Coloured map, 92 x 94 cm. Scale: 1:7 920

Date: 1806-1940

By: Marshall family

Reference: Micro-MS-0136

Description: Includes correspondence and biographical notes of Rev O Hadfield; copies of letters, diary, and notes of Kate Hadfield; copies of letters and diaries of J W H Marshall on active service in World War I; land documents, Rangitikei area; and R Brown's Narrative on the expedition to the southward, 1860 (65th Regiment) Relationship complexity - See also Micro-MS-0125 Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s) (ca 800 frames). Finding Aids: Piece-level inventory available.

Date: [ca 1800-1850], 1898

By: Osborne, John D, active 1978

Reference: MS-Papers-11789

Description: Comprises copies of ships' logs made by American whalers and Royal Navy ships at Mercury Bay and Coromandel, including information compiled by Osborne; also letter of thanks to Dr Erson re his role in the Dog Tax War at Rawene (1898) Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 folder(s) (19 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs, mss (photocopies)

Date: 1800 - 1840

By: Sporing, Herman Diedrich, 1733-1771

Reference: A-111-097

Description: Shows te Puta o Paretauhinau Pa, Mercury Bay (not Tolaga Bay), on top of a large arched rock at the water's edge Extended Title - Derived from engraving of drawing by H D Sporing on Cook's 1st voyage in: Hawkesworth, J. An account of the voyages. London, 1773. Vol. 2, pl. 18. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Engraving, b&w, 109 x 158 mm on sheet 115 x 166 mm

Date: 1800 - 1840

By: Jones, Pei Te Hurinui, 1898-1976; Roydhouse, Judith Beverley, 1921-1999; Roydhouse, Garth Sutherland, 1912-1981

Reference: MapColl-832ecde/1840/Acc.26084

Description: Shows Tainui tribal area in 1840 with location of battles, and dates where known. Also shows main North Island tribal areas. Drawn by Pei Te Hurinui possibly for proposed Centennial Historical Atlas. Probably drawn between 1937 and 1945. Probably originally intended to form part of the Centennial Historical Atlas collection. Language - Iwi areas and battle locations in Maori Other Titles - shown Extended Title - Principal tribal battle fields are shewn [sic] and dates of battles, where known, are given See also Centennial Historical Atlas collection held Cartographic Collection. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Pencil and ink sketch on base map (No.5). 59 x 46 cm.

Date: 1801

By: Wilson, William, active 1801

Reference: MapColl-832.15aj/1801/Acc.538

Description: Hydrographic chart showing the track of the Royal Admiral into and exiting the River Thames, as well as the track of Captain Cook which includes soundings from Mercury Bay, around Cape Colville and inland up the river to Bluff Cliff, and then Cook's exit past Point Rodney, the Leaning Tower and Bream Head along the West entrance. Large block of text named 'remarks' describes safe entry into harbour and best acces to trees for felling. Trees were to be used as spars. Says 'best spars are at Kakramare' elsewhere written on map as 'Krakamare'. Catalogue card: Manuscript made in the 'Royal Admiral'. 'Copy of original acc. B Hooker'. Reverse of map reads: 'Z.1.976'. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on paper, linen backed, 41.5 x 62 cm.