Places

Date: 1940 - 1949

By: Gordon Harcourt Ltd

Reference: MapColl-832.4799gbbd/A/ca.1940/Acc.14595

Description: Cadastral map of subdivisions, some numbered, in sections 312, 313 and 314 on the corner of Brougham and Elizabeth streets, intersected by Moncrief Street. Includes acreages and boundary measurements. Sections 313 and 314 include C.T. numbers and are part of D.P. 240. Names include W. Hodson, F. & C.S. Cording, P.Chetwood Watt, E. S. Quinlan, Education Board which is currently the site of Clyde Quay School. The plan for alterations, for Mr. L. Quinlan, (builder) for a residence at 32 Brougham Street includes faint outlines of the original building. Specifications are not included on the plan but a pencilled note gives measurements in square feet. Other Titles - Alterations to residence - 32 Brougham Street - for Mr. L. Quinlan Title supplied by cataloguer for map. Title for plan taken from item Scale of map [1:31 680]. Scale of plan - [1:15] Note on verso states: Brougham Street, Quinlan Quantity: 2 map(s) on one sheet - one an architectural plan of dwelling. Physical Description: Diazo photoprint, scales vary, 77.4 x 45.4 cm.

Date: 1939

By: Automobile Association (Wellington, N.Z.) Inc.

Reference: MapColl-832.4395gmbd/[1939]/Acc.25,535

Description: Map of Otaki, with revisions made in white correcting fluid. The area is from the sea to the racecourse including the Otaki River and the golf links, Otaki Beach, Rangiuru and Otaki Town settlements. Shows the sites of the King George V Memorial Health Camp, several areas of Church Mission Grant land, the Catholic Church Mission Station, Maori Church, pa, memorial to Te Rauparaha, schools, the hospital and sanitorium reserves and a mill. Includes dates when the Catholic Mission Station was opened and dates when the church, presbytery and school were built. Streets and streams are named and the old course of the Otaki River is marked as is the borough boundary and built up areas. A reference key shows numbered sites of interest. Printed on botttom left corner: L. and S. license 440/35/39 Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Ink on dressed linen, scale [ca.1:5 544], 56.8 x 69.7 cm.

Date: 1848-1986

By: Bagnall, Austin Graham, 1912-1986

Reference: MS-Group-1901

Description: Comprises three boxes relating to NZ Historic Places Trust; library survey (1959) with correspondence; papers re NZLA; papers re National Library; files re Bagnall's position as librarian, National Library Centre (box 5) and including correspondence, visit to Australia, National Bibliography file, manuscript in Taranaki Museum, Judy Hornabrook; Carnegie Corporation, library group papers; and a box of papers re the NZLA (box 6). Includes manuscripts of, and research material on, William Colenso; correspondence and notes on his history of the Wairarapa and files on the National Library. Further personal papers including correspondence, reports, research notes, literary drafts and printed material related to his local historical work, professional life as a librarian, bibliographer and author. Includes extensive newspaper cuttings collated for Bagnall's research into local histories of the Eastern Bays of Wellington and the Wairarapa. Source of title - Supplied by Library Librarian, bibliographer, author and local historian. Bagnall was Chief Librarian of the Alexander Turnbull Library from 1966 to 1973. One of his most significant achievements was his 35 year involvement compiling and editing the New Zealand national bibliography. Quantity: 25 box(es). 4 folder(s). 9.50 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts, ephemera, photographs and printed matter Transfers: Collection as a whole taken into the Manuscripts Section, transfers made from there. - To Book Collections - 5 boxes of book catalogues and published material - To Ephemera Collection - 2 boxes of booklets and printed material - To Photographic Archive - 38 Black & white photographs, 10 colour photographs, and negatives (PA-Group-00656).

Date: 1916

By: New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey. Wellington District Office; New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey; Archives New Zealand

Reference: MapColl-832.47cba/1916/Acc.37816

Description: Topographic map of Kapiti Island with some described features and named vegetation. Includes the site of an anchorage adjacent to Motungarara Island and Kapiti Island. Ink blotches obliterate parts of the map Kapiti Island includes numerous Maori placenames and named streams. Pa sites and former Maori settlements are marked, as are whaling stations and a cavern, formerly a burial ground. Sites of mutton birds are marked as are water supplies, walking tracks, the site of an old homestead and old cultivations. Tokumapuna Island, 1.2.21 [acres] includes the site of the main whaling station and named rocks which are covered at high water are named. Motungarara Island, 3.2.0 [acres] includes the site of a former whaling station Tahoramaurea Island, 3.3.21 [acres] includes the site of Mayhew's store 442 is written in each of three corners of the map Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photocopy, scale [1:70 000], 70.1 x 75.5 cm.

By: Karori Historical Society

Reference: OHColl-0068

Description: Interviews with individuals about Karori and a sound recording of a talk given by John Raine. Interviewees: Edna Hitching, Hendrika van Melle, Edith Miller, Robert Caldwell, Jack Parker, Gwen Newcombe, Robert Watchman, Mrs Watchman, Jim Shotter, Evelyn Smith and Josephine Hare. Accompanying material - Notes prepared by Katherine M Wood about the interviewees Quantity: 9 Interview(s). 6 7" reel(s). 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 event(s).

Date: Aug 1998 to Dec 1999

By: Barrie, Ann Maree, 1947-

Reference: OHColl-0429

Description: Interviews long-time Owhiro Bay residents Roberta and Stanley Hoy, Gordon James (Jim) Goodwin, Heather Packer, Annette Jones, George (Clarry) Wahren, Maureen Hocking, Vera Konig and Clifford Denham about living in the area. Interviewer(s) - Ann Barrie Quantity: 18 C60 cassette(s). 8 printed abstract(s). 8 interview(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete.

Date: 26 Apr 2001 - 30 Jul 2001

By: Abigail, Jill, 1939?-

Reference: OHColl-0579

Description: Volunteers of the Otaki Citizens Advice Bureau talk about its role in the community and its management. Includes recollections of their training, colleagues and experiences. Includes some history of Otaki area. Other - Copies also held by the Otaki Citizens Advice Bureau and the National Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux Arrangement: Files arranged as OHDL-000990 - OHDL-000997 Quantity: 15 C60 cassette(s). 8 Electronic document(s) - digital abstracts. 8 printed abstract(s). 8 interview(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete.

By: Adams, Barbara, active 2001

Reference: OHColl-0596

Description: Interviews with 12 women in the Tawa/Linden area who arrived there prior to 1960 and who still live there at the time of the recordings. Includes interviews with Margaret Amey, Margaret Balneaves, Mavis Clare, May Cuttle, Robyn Gundesen, Sophia (Fia) Hawinkels, Joyce Horne, Lorna Kelly, Margaret Reid, Phyllis Sexton, Win Taylor, Enid Turner. Quantity: 23 C60 cassette(s). 12 printed abstract(s) all but one bound with photographs and/or copies of photographs. 1 report. 12 interview(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete.

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: 1904, 1999

By: McDonald, Alexander, 1829-1905

Reference: MS-Papers-6628

Description: Transcription of MacDonald's reminiscences of life and times in New Zealand from his arrival at Wellington in 1840 on the `Blenheim' until 1904 when he recorded `My story'. He focuses particularly on relations with Maori, Maori-European land dealings, the politics and politicians of the times and related matters. Source of title - Transcribed Relationship complexity - Another typescript copy at MS-1167 Quantity: 1 folder(s) (one volume, spiral bound). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript

Date: 1877 - 1889

By: Beere, Edward Holroyd, 1843-1906; Lyon & Blair Ltd

Reference: MapColl-832.4799gbbd/Ki/1877-89/Acc.10637

Description: Cadastral map of Evans Bay to Kilbirnie, also to Constable and Owen streets, Newtown, Wellington. The area includes the coastline with Patent Slip and proposed jetties near Belvedere Road to Rodrigo Road, Kilbirnie. Numbered sections include acreages and some sites of houses. Roads are named and a stream with a bridge is marked. A note states 'right to water' at Busaco Road. A track to Lyell [sic] Bay is noted, as is a road to the Pilot Station. The town belt is marked. The lithographer is named as Lyon & Blair. Additions to the map are prominently marked sections at Evans Bay with various dates and names of Short, Williams, Ferguson, Harcourt, B. Smith, Rhodes, Rae, McCarthy, Boon, Earl, Knowles, Barber, Tait, White, Edw. Barton. The name of Lyon is marked in sections at Kilbirnie. Coloured sections are listed in key and refer to sections transferred by Mr. Pearce to various purchasers, which include Lot numbers, names and dates. Names include Sarah Ann Rhodes, W. Kemp, Ann Compton, McCarthy, Easby, McLennan, P. Farr, Moody & Smith, Adams, Jens Peter Jorgeson, Jane Compton, Geo. Zannin, M. Alexander, William Hayman, Ellen Stafford, Whitcombe, Church Trustees, T. Ladd, H. Green, Ferguson, Mary Elizabeth Salmon, Wm. Salmon, E. O. Gibbs, Keasbury, Margaret Price, E. H. Hurst, W. J. L. Travers, Marion Orr, Andrew Orr, C. L. Zohrab, John Earl, J Lockhead, A. J. Bredahl, Baker, J. B. Harcourt, W. K. Williams, Lyon, J. Bradbury, H. Alexander, McAllister, Travers, W. M. Muir, H. J. Whircher, Brandon & Sons, McDermott, Mary Love, J. Dransfield, Ella Rollison, E. W. Lowe, Pedgen, Crease, J. Wagg, J. Knowles, Cath Rae, J. Mills, J. Higginbottom, Murray, John Vine, Richardson, Short. Scale of original: [1:3 168] Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Ink, pencil and coloured pencil on duplicate plan, coloured, linen backed, scale indeterminable, 71 x 50.1 cm.

Date: 1938 - 1948

By: Gordon Harcourt Ltd

Reference: MapColl-832.4794gbbd/[1943?]/Acc.14552

Description: Drawn on a base cadastral map of the Lower Hutt industrial area, bounded by the Waiwhetu Stream and the Hutt River, the annotations show sections sold (in red) and sections open for selection (in green). The sections, numbered with acreages, are bounded by Bell, Gracefield, Park and Seaview roads, and the railway runs through the area. Sections are marked as sold to: Wm Cable & Co., Hume Pipe Coy., Vacuum Oil Coy., Texas Oil Co., Schweppes, RA Armstrong, Millars West Aust. Hardwoods Ltd., WA Cairns, Wellington Concrete Pipe Co., CH Morley. Pencil annotations of further sales include the names Ford Coy., Winstones, New Zealand government, Cable & Co. Several sections are stamped 'sold' and pencilled notes are scattered over the map. The annotations also show watermains and sewers, including the septic tanks and pumping station on the boundary of the Waiwhetu Pa and cemetery. Unpublished base map: Industrial area Hutt Valley settlement [s.d]. Map has been mended with brown paper and stamp ends. Map stamped Thompson & East Ltd. Several pencil and coloured pencil annotations are dispersed over the map regarding cadastral and land sale information. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Watercolour, ink and coloured pencil on diazo photoprint, scale indeterminable, 65.4 x 64.5 cm.

Date: 16 Nov 1895-5 Apr 1896

By: Davy, P, active 1895-1896

Reference: MS-Group-0708

Description: Comprises holograph diary kept by P Davy on the `Ruahine' and during his tour of New Zealand. After disembarking at Wellington where he visited relatives he toured to other parts of New Zealand. He describes a gathering of Maori following the settlement of fishing rights on Lake Wairarapa, a visit to a freezing works at Belfast, gold mining on the West Coast and Rotorua where he visited a pa, saw geysers and bathed in the hot pools. His journal ends on the return journey to England when staying at Sydney. Also includes transcript of part of the diary (16 Nov 1895-3 Jan 1896). Source of title - Supplied Relationship complexity - Full transcript of diary at MS-Papers-4391 Davy and his Aunt Harriet boarded the `Ruahine' at Plymouth 16 Nov 1895 and disembarked 12 Jan 1896 at Wellington where they stayed with relatives. After travelling around New Zealand they left Auckland for Sydney, 18 Mar. The writer of the diary is presumed to be P Davy, a passenger on the `Ruahine'; he visited members of the Davy family while in Wellington. He was probably one of the Devonshire Davys, a nephew of George Boutflower Davy, an official of the Land Registration Court of NZ, and the son of Edward Davy (1806-1885), an experimental chemist who emigrated to Australia. Quantity: 1 volume(s). 1 folder(s). 0.03 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph and typescript Transfers: To Photographic Archive - Photograph of the `Gaul' with unidentifed tender vessel.

Reference: MapColl-832.47eg/[18-?](1972)/Acc.37829

Description: Sketch plan of the remains of a Maori kainga on the eastern coast of Kapiti Island, from the Kahikatea and the Otehou Stream). Shows platforms, pits, middens, hut remains, trees with carvings, middens, and some topographic information. Includes an inset location map. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photocopy, scale indeterminable, 40.6 x 28.7 cm. Transfers: From the Harper-Taylor papers..

Date: [ca 1906]

By: Halse, Frederick James, 1863-1936

Reference: MapColl-832.47gbbd/[ca.1906]/Acc.347

Description: Copy of topographic manuscript map of Kapiti Island, with cadastral and Māori historical information. Shows several pā sites, including Wharekahu Bay Pa, Taepiro Stream Pa, 'Rangitira Point Pa'. Shows land subdivisions, such as Maraetakaroro Kapiti No. 2, subdn 2B and Waiorua Kapiti no. 5, subdn 1B. Identifies Māori place names, the residence of Te Rauparaha and 'Rangihaieta' (Te Rangihaeata), the residence of Mr A S Wilkinson, whaling stations on surrounding islands. Beside the map are notes on early HMS ship visits to the island. Total area for the island is given as over 4855 acres. Annotation on map before copying: Sale plan W 35. It was formerly assumed that this map is a photocopy from the manuscript reproduced in 'The stirring times of Te Rauparaha (Chief of the Ngatitoa) / by W.T.L. Travers. Also, The sacking of Kaiapohia / by J.W. Stack.Travera - the stirring times of Te Rauparaha'. Christchurch ; Melbourne : Whitcombe and Tombs, [1906]. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Black and white photographic copy, linen backed, scale indeterminable, 30 x 26.7 cm.

Date: 1963

Reference: qMS-0937

Description: Newspaper clipping in pocket at back Quantity: 1 volume(s) (3 pages). Physical Description: Typescript & printed matter (34 cm; blue pam case)

Date: 1929 - 1939

By: Gordon Harcourt Ltd

Reference: MapColl-832.4799/A/[1939?]/Acc.14588

Description: Cadastral map of Mount Victoria from Patterson Street to Oriental Bay, Wellington, showing streets, property boundaries, some section numbers, and deposited plan numbers. A few sections are named, such as Doctors Common, McIntyre. Outlines the Town Belt. Written on recto: Mount Victoria Title from recto and cataloguer Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Ink, part coloured, on diazo photoprint on dressed linen, scale indeterminable, 69 x 107.5 cm

Date: 1929 - 1949

By: Seaton, Sladden & Pavitt (Firm); Gordon Harcourt Ltd

Reference: MapColl-832.4798gbbd/1948/Acc.25695

Description: Cadastral and survey map of Pinehaven bounded by Jocelyn Crescent, Wyndham and Pinehaven roads to Whiteman's Valley Road. Includes Winchester Avenue. Five diagrams show enlargements of some sections where there is a mass of detail. Some topographic detail is described and an area of new road is shown. The adjacent Belmont and Rimutaka Survey Disticts are marked. Other Titles - Plan of town of Pinehaven being subdivision Part Lot 1, Deposited Plan 9111, being Part Sections 193 and 195A Hutt Registration District, Block IV Belmont Survey District and subdivision of Part Section 250 Hutt Registration District, Block V Rimutaka Survey District Note under title states: Comprised in C.T. 285/185 & 397/11 Notes at base of map refer to a declaration and a certification by H. Sladden, licensed surveyor. March 1929 Note at bottom right of map: Approved, Guildford Timber Company Ltd. and Goodwin & Chichester Company Ltd. by Duncan & Hanna Note at bottom right of map: Drawn by J. Clapperton. Compared with original M. Lawson 30.1.48 Notes at top left of map refer to minimum frontage required by the Land Act and lots having no legal access and can only be sold to the adjoining owner only Note at centre left of map: Names of roads added after interview with County Engineer. Sgd. C.G.F. 3.10.47 Note at bottom left of map: Approved E. M. Waters, Chief Surveyor, 20/6/29 Government Department stamps of the Land Transfer Office at top left of map include the date of 8/3/29 with signature of Duncan & Hanna. Correct C.J.F. Government depatrment stamps of the land Tansfer Office draughtsman at top left of map includes the name of L. G. Peacock and the initials G.J.E. Stamp at top right of map states: Deposited this third day of December 1930. Signed J.J.L. Burke, District Land Registrar 9185 is stamped on each side of the map Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Diazo print, scale [1:1 584], 42 x 42.5 cm. on sheet 45.8 x 61.2 cm

Date: 1939

Reference: MapColl-832.4794gbbd/1939/Acc.12470

Description: Drawn on a cadastral base map, updated 21 August 1939, of the Lower Hutt industrial area, bounded by the Waiwhetu River and the Hutt River, the annotations show sections sold (in red) and sections open for selection (in green). The sections, numbered with acreages, are bounded by Bell, Gracefield, Park and Seaview Roads, and the railway line runs through the area. Areas sold include the names Wellington Concrete, Schweppes Ltd., ESW Paul, Millans West Australian Hardwoods, W Cable & Co., Winstones Roofing Tile Works, Acetone Illuminating & Welding Coy., Wellington Concrete Pipe Coy., Ford Motor Co., Hume Pipe Coy., Vacuum Oil Coy., Texas Oil Coy., British Australian Lead Manufacturers., Suburban Properties, CH Morley, WA Cairns. Railway workshops, drainage easements, sewers, septic tanks, pumping stations, a quarry and watermains are marked. Areas open for selection include some Crown Land, the remainder are unnamed. The Hutt Park, the Waiwhetu Pa and its cemetery are shown. A pencil annotation states the scale is about 4 chains to an inch. Unpublished base map: Industrial area Hutt Valley settlement, revised May 1939. This annotated revised edition: 21/8/1939. Written on recto: Hutt Valley, Industrial area Lower Hutt, 24. Written on map: 14. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on diazo photoprint, scale indeterminable, 43.7 x 45.2 cm.

Date: 1909

By: Loudon, William Francis Whittaker, 1879-1919; New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey

Reference: MapColl-832.4799gbbd/Ng/1909/Acc.11042

Description: Drawn on a survey template, the map shows subdivision of sections in Beauchamp, Motuera, Tui, Makererua and Heke streets, in the Borough of Onslow, Ngaio, Wellington, surveyed for Dr Chapple. Shows surveyed roads and surveyed, numbered sections with acreage. Includes handwritten note regarding Onslow Borough Council, and note from Dr Chapple's attorney. References: B/287, DP 2166 Other Titles - Plan of part Section 7 Kaiwharawhara Registration District, Block 3, Port Nicholson Survey District Signed by Chapple's attorney, surveyor, town clerk, chief surveyor representative, land transfer draughtsman, district land registrar, and mayor. A highlighted area is not included in the plan. Part of DP 9345 is shown. Stamped Wellington District Land Registrar (twice). Two and a half stamps are on map. Inscriptions: top right - Stamped Wellington District Land Registrar (twice) Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Negative photographic copy, linen backed, scale indeterminable, 44.7 x 50 cm