Skeet, Harry May, 1857-1943

Date: 1887-1919

From: Polynesian Society: Records

Reference: MS-Papers-1187-274

Description: Comprises letters from Alexander Shand (2) 1895-1896; R A A Sherrin (7) 1887-1888; letters to and from Harry M Skeet (2) 1907; letters to W H Skinner (10) 1893-1912; and letters to and from Guthrie H Smith (6) 1919 and undated.

Date: [ca 1840-1900]

From: Easdale, Nola, fl 1984-1998 : Papers

Reference: 90-143-2

Description: Includes surnames J to S Quantity: 1 box(es).

Date: 1913 - 1924

From: Valuation New Zealand: Land settlement plans for parts of the Waikato Region especially King Country, Kawhia and Otorohanga areas

By: Valuation New Zealand; New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey. Auckland District Office; New Zealand. Printing and Stationery Department; Mackay, John, 1851-1937

Reference: MapColl-832.14gbbd/1913-/Acc.35536

Description: Base maps of rural lands open for sale or occupation with right of purchase, or for renewable lease, in terms of the Land Act, 1908, in the Wharepapa Survey District, West Taupo County and in the Waipoua Survey District in the Hokianga County. The boundaries of farm blocks in the Wharepapa Survey District, Sections 1, 6,7, 11-24, are prominently outlined, the majority include owners' names and applicable dates handwritten in each section. A scenic reserve, domain and recreation reserve, hospital reserve, cemetery and creamery sites, and the Puniu, Waipari and Mangaharakeke Streams are marked. The roadman's paddock, the school site and temporary reserve have Gazetteer numbers. Brief descriptions of the terrain and vegetation are included. The base map of the Waipoua Survey District has two cuttings about land in the Wharepapa Survey District mounted over the top of it. The first cutting has '1393, 25-7-21, cash or D.P.' written adjacent to it while the second cutting has '1406, 23 & 25-1-2l, for general application' The main base map is of farm sections in the Wharepapa survey district, 15 miles from Kawa Railway station in the West Taupo County, Auckland Land District No. 1195. The second base map is of farm sections in the Waipoua Survey District, 8 miles from Kaihu, in the Hokianga County. A schedule of these districts include the valuations, acreages and rent. Instructions to applicants and a caution follow with the printed name of H.M. Skeet, Commissioner of Crown Lands. Includes an abstract of conditions of purchase. A statement on the left side of the map begins with '2,706 acres'. Includes the application date of 23 September 1913 at the District Lands and Survey Office, Auckland. The inset map is a locality plan of the area from the Hokianga River to the Poor Knights Island south to Kawhia Harbour. Kaihu and Wharepapa are indicated by red arrows. Handwritten names listed in the Wharepapa Survey District are: G. Benson, J. Furness, A. Eggleton & J. Brugh, J. Duncan, E. Austin, G.C. Wotton, H.E. & B.J. & H.G. Criggs, T.A. McNaught, Ellen Barnes, E.Corkhill, O.E. Austin, Mrs. A. Gooder, J.T. Leamau, H.E. Kinzett, Mary Kerr, J.T. Wilks, A.N. Austin, R. Plummer, Elizabeth Hinds, C. Bayly, F.B. Jolly, B. Gasson, A.E. Gasson, B. Underwood, A.G. Thomson, F.E. Dodd, J. O'Reilly, W. Thompson, T.D. Ashby, D.J. Ashby, E.M. Richardson, R.M. McCulloch, G.A. Thomson, J. Mogford, C.V. Thomas, Miss D. E. Beard. Handwritten names listed in the Waipoua Survey District are: R. Leahy, O. Reilly. Inset: Wharepapa and Waipoua locality plan. Scale [1:7 920] Base map: Sections in Wharepapa Survey District. Series, Auckland Land District No. 1195. [Wellington, N.Z.], John Mackay, Govt. Printer, [1913] Title written in blue pencil along bottom edge and subtitle adapted by cataloguer from that of the base map. Quantity: 4 map(s) The maps on the verso are copies of maps on the recto.. Physical Description: Ink, pencil and watercolour on card, linen backed, coloured, scale[1:31 680], 43.1 x 33.7 cm. and smaller, on a sheet measuring 63.3 x 73.6 cm. Provenance: Donated by Valuation New Zealand, February 1991 Donated by Valuation New Zealand, 26.02.1991.

Date: 1916 - 1928

From: Valuation New Zealand: Land settlement plans for parts of the Waikato Region especially King Country, Kawhia and Otorohanga areas

By: New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey. Auckland District Office; New Zealand. Printing and Stationery Department; Mackay, John, 1851-1937; Valuation New Zealand

Reference: MapColl-832.17gbbd/1917/Acc.35522

Description: A poster-plan map of Auckland Land District no. 1317 depicting 2102 acres of land for sale or lease to discharged soldiers. Made up of two maps, one a cadastral map of the Mangoira Block, indicating numbered sections and including acreages, owner's names and dates handwritten in each section. The other is a locality plan of the area from Kaipara Harbour south to New Plymouth which has an arrow pointing to Awakino. The map includes several paragraphs of text stating conditions of sale, information about the 'second class land', and instructions to applicants. The cadastral map depicts the Awakino North Survey District, with handwritten names listed as CM Raven, MC Pratt, LR Jones, T Cummings, GP Sage, CJ Randell, (earlier owners include Claud Neville de Gray Stevens, S Whitehead). Bordering these properties are the owners WD Black, JR Terrille, SM Black, Thomson, Jones, Cummings, Condon, Beuck, and well as two Native Reserves, and Native owners (Maori land blocks) of Mahoenui no. 4b and Manga - Awakino no. 4. Six scenic reserves are also shown. Many of the properties border the Mokau River. Base map: Mangoira Block.... Series, Auckland Land District No. 1317. [Wellington, N.Z.], John Mackay, Govt. Printer, [1916]. Department of Lands and Survey, 9/423. Signed: 'D. Glenn, 25.1.26' top left corner. Written on map in blue pencil 'Mangoira Block' (SP 1317) bottom middle of map. Glued to map is blue card, with the number '13' painted on it. Glued to cadastral map is text regarding section I, block II, including fiscal information and features of the property. Signed '1467' 24.2.28 and 28.2.28, '2nd class'. On reverse of map the same base map has been glued onto the card, without annotations. Blue card has been glued over this map in bottom left corner. Also includes an abstract of fiscal conditions, by the Land Board (which have been covered by blue card on the other map). Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Ink, pencil and watercolour on card, linen backed, coloured, scale [1:15 840], 55 x 43 cm. Provenance: Donated by Valuation Department, 1991

Date: 1913 - 1934

From: Valuation New Zealand: Land settlement plans for parts of the Waikato Region especially King Country, Kawhia and Otorohanga areas

By: New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey. Auckland District Office; New Zealand. Printing and Stationery Department; Mackay, John, 1851-1937; Glenn, D, active 1917-1925; Valuation New Zealand

Reference: MapColl-832.17gbbd/1918/Acc.35534

Description: A poster-plan map of Auckland Land District no. 1339, depicting lands open for selection on renewable lease to discharged soldiers. Made up of two maps, one a cadastral map of the Tuhua Survey District, indicating numbered sections and including acreages, owner's names and dates handwritten in each section. The other is a locality plan of the area from Russell south to New Plymouth. The map includes several paragraphs of text stating conditions of sale, information about the 'second class land', and instructions to applicants. The cadastral map depicts the Tuhua Survey District, with handwritten names JH McLennan, H Beale, GH McElroy, WJ Kelland, DA Corlett, Hans Neilson, JH Duller, AJ Dornauf, I Dance, EW Dunn, CR Kelland, A Venn, HD Hannah, TE Meredith, RG Faulkner, T Minshall, LM Coldstream, G Saunders, F Carlton, C Bellshaw, F Norton, D'arcy Alban Garlett. Names crossed out include HA Moyes, F Fry, D Carmody. Bordering these properties is the Ohura South 'G' Native Land block, Rangaroa Village, reserve land (some subsequently sold), a scenic reserve and a recreation reserve. Base map: Tuhua Survey Block.... Series, Auckland Land District No. 1339. [Wellington, N.Z.], Marcus F Marks, Govt. Printer, 1918. Department of Lands and Survey, 600l;8;18;437. Signed: 'L.B. 26.11.25 Revised' top left corner. Glued to map is linen, with corrections over lots 6, 3, 4, 20. Glued to cadastral map is text regarding Tuhua Survey District, including fiscal information and acreage. Signed 'R Chapell, 25.4.34'. On reverse of map the same map has been glued onto the card. (Areas for sale or lease are highlighted around boundaries in red.) Has annotation 'Taumarunui Rural.' Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Ink, pencil and watercolour on card, linen backed, coloured, scale [1:15 840], 67 x 56 cm. Provenance: Donated by Valuation Department, 1991.

Date: [ca 1900]

By: Marchant, John William Allman, 1841-1920; New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey

Reference: MapColl-832.2cbum/[1900]/Acc.55972

Description: Printed Lands and Survey base map of Egmont National Park, including Mount Taranaki and Pouakai Range, ("Surveyed by H. M. Skeet, 1900"). With undated manuscript annotations including "Proposed coach road to Bells Falls", heights, and time taken to travel between Egmont House and Stratford Head Office. Also shows boundary of "Forest Reserve". Rubber stamped "N.Z. Lands and Survey, J.W.A. Marchant Surveyor-General". Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Printed, ink, and pencil on linen-backed paper, 38.5 x 34 cm Provenance: Provenance unknown.

Date: 1915 - 1925

From: Valuation New Zealand: Land settlement plans for parts of the Waikato Region especially King Country, Kawhia and Otorohanga areas

By: Valuation New Zealand; New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey. Auckland District Office; New Zealand. Printing and Stationery Department; Mackay, John, 1851-1937

Reference: MapColl-832.14gbbd/1915-/Acc.35527

Description: The base map is of rural lands for selection on the optional system of the area of Mangaorongo in the Otorohanga rural district. This cadastral map has numbered sections, some coloured, and include acreages, owners' names and dates handwritten in each section. One section is marked as a village reserve and land forfeited is dated. Roads and streams are unnamed. The base map is of sections 4 and 7 to 12, Block XI, and sections 1 to 5, block XII, Mangaorongo Survey District, Auckland Land District No. 1259. Sections marked with red on the verso map. Directions to Otorohanga and Maihiihi include mileages. Native owners are referred to. A schedule of these districts include the section number, acreage, value, details of lease and rent. Instructions to applicants and a caution follow the with the printed name of H.M. Skeet, Commissioner of Crown Lands. Includes an abstract of conditions of lease. A statement on the left side of the map begins '1,836 acres'. Includes the application date of 22 March 19153 at the District Lands and Survey Office, Auckland. A cutting about land in the Mangaorongo Survey District is mounted adjacent to the map with handwritten details of the poster from which it came. The inset map is a locality plan of the area from the North Cape to New Plymouth. Mnagaorongo is indicated by a red arrow on the verso map. Handwritten names listed are: G. Budge, G. Chiles, T. Meagher, Scott, J.R. Disher, C. Steiner, B.J.G. Leigh, A.L. Miller, R.B. Hewett, P.J. McCann, C. Heena, R. Johnston, L.C. Mexted, A.A. Parsons, F.A. Packer, W.H.G. Mexted, J. Steiner, C.F. Miller, A.H. Mexted, P.D. Crowley, E.S. Dawson, Mrs. G.M. Dawson, W. Pittam, W. Parsons, A.A. Parsons, J.Thomas, W.N. Aughton, Mrs. M. Creighton, Wm. Morton Creighton, Sullivan. Inset: North Cape to Stratford, Taranaki locality plan. Scale [1:2 534 400] Base map: Mangaorongo Survey District. Series, Auckland Land District No. 1259. [Wellington, N.Z.], John Mackay, Govt. Printer, [1915] Title written in blue pencil along the bottom edge and subtitle adapted by cataloguer from that of the base map. Quantity: 2 map(s). Physical Description: Ink, pencil and watercolour on card, linen backed, coloured, scale[1:7 920], 64.8 x 47.1 cm on sheet 68.9 x 83.6 cm.

Date: 1922

From: Valuation New Zealand: Land settlement plans for parts of the Waikato Region especially King Country, Kawhia and Otorohanga areas

By: Valuation New Zealand; New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey. Auckland District Office; New Zealand. Printing and Stationery Department; Skinner, William Alexander George, 1865-1939

Reference: MapColl-832.14gbbd/1922/Acc.35531

Description: Three base maps on one sheet, of lands open for sale by public auction, a copy of which is found on the verso. The largest map of the three, is of Hauturu village in the Kawhia North S.D. This cadastral map has numbered sections, two of which have owners' names pencilled in while the third is labelled as a tennis club. Section 11 is marked as a reserve and has 'Sale yards Res' pencilled in. Includes owners' names and some applicable dates. The same base map on the reverse has section 5 coloured in while section 4 has 'Dev. M.L. 1365/174. req. for purpose original reservation' and 'M.L. 1743 Vincent Bros' is pencilled in section 11 with a gazetteer reference. The second map is a cadastral map of Te Puru township in the Kawhia North S.D. Section 12 is coloured and section 17 has the acreage of 0.0.36 pencilled in. Only one owner's name is recorded. The same base map on the reverse has 'See Te Puru Poster' written across it. Includes owners' names and an applicable date written in pen. The same base map on the reverse has 'See under Kawhia' written across it. The base maps are of sections in the Kawhia North S.D. Kawhia North Survey District is numbered 1. Te Puru township, numbered 2. Hauturu township has township crossed out and replaced with the word village printed above it and numbered 3. Each map includes a subtitle of the numbers of the sections to be sold which are outlined in red. A schedule of these districts includes the section number, area and upset price. Terms of sale has the printed name of H.M. Skeet, Commissioner of Crown Lands. Includes the application date of 21 February 1921 at the Courthouse, Kawhia. The inset map is a locality plan of the area from Dargeville to Bream Bay south to Otorohanga and Rotorua. Maps 1, 2 and 3 are indicated by a red arrow at the area of the Kawhia Harbour entrance. Handwritten names listed are: W. M. Fyfe, W.N. Thom (W.M. Thom is recorded on the verso), F.W. Mackenzie, S.W. Morgan, H.S.J. Vincent, F.C. Vincent, Babbage, Aubin, E.H.C. Aubin, N.E. Crimp, Y.B. Berntsten, Wm. Joseph Greer, Vincent Bros. Extended Title - Hauturu village, Te Puru town and miscellaneous Inset: Kawhia North locality plan. Scale [1:2 027 520] Base map: Kawhia North S.D. Series, Auckland Land District No. 1422. [Wellington, N.Z.], W.A.G. Skinner, Govt. Printer, [1922] Title written in blue pencil on right hand side and subtitle adapted by cataloguer from that of the base map. Quantity: 6 map(s). Physical Description: Ink, pencil and watercolour on paper, linen backed, coloured, scale[1:1 584], 33.6 x 48 cm or smaller, sheet 66.7 x 70.2 cm. Provenance: Donated by Valuation New Zealand, February 1991 Donated by Valuation New Zealand, 26.02.1991.

Date: 1921 - 1922

From: Valuation New Zealand: Land settlement plans for parts of the Waikato Region especially King Country, Kawhia and Otorohanga areas

By: Valuation New Zealand; New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey. Auckland District Office; New Zealand. Printing and Stationery Department

Reference: MapColl-832.17gbbd/1921-/Acc.35360

Description: Cadastral maps of rural lands for sale or lease to discharged soldiers. The larger map is of Sections 1 to 9, some numbers having been added in pencil, of Block 3 of the Piopiotea Survey District, adjacent to Ohira South and including the Mangarautawhiri and Pungapunga Streams and a small loop of the Wanganui River. This base map has numbered sections, including acreages, which have been outlined and include owners' names and dates handwritten in each section. The second map is of Section 15, Block XII of the Pirongia Survey District and has 'For this section see Waitomo drawer' handwritten across it. Both of these maps have been struck through with a scribbled line. The Pirongia on the reverse is outlined in red while the Piopiotea map is coloured in red. The larger of the base maps is a plan of sections in the Piopiotea survey district of the West Taupo County. Auckland land district No. 1407. The smaller map is of a section in the Pirongia survey district in Waitomo County. Schedules of this second class land are referred to in a key. The vegetation is described, tramways are included and a small part of the Wanganui River, Mangarautawhiri and Pungapunga Streams are named. Includes several references to worked out bush and timber milling and includes the printed name of Ellis & Burnard Ltd. Instructions to applicants and a caution follow the with the printed name of H.M. Skeet, Commissioner of Crown Lands. A statement on the left side of the map verso reads 'Lands for sale or lease to discharged soldiers, 1421 acres'. Includes the application date of 23rd. January 1922 at the District Lands and Survey Office, Auckland. The map of Pirongia on the reverse is outlined in red while the Piopiotea map is coloured in, in red. A map, inset on the bottom right, is a locality plan of the area from the Hauraki Gulf to New Plymouth and Taumarunui. Both locations are indicated with arrows on the map on the reverse. Printed names listed in the Pirongia Survey District are: J. Cannons, N.J. Shakespear. Handwritten names in the Piopiotea Survey District are: J.J. Pendray, W.E. Fifield, J.O. Gough, Wm. Marshall, J. Burnard, H.A. Cunningham, J. Palmer, M.D. Real, A.E. Phelan, E. Donaher, G.Hampton, W. Egan. Inset: Pirongia and Piopiotea locality plan. Scale [1:2 027 520] Base map: Pirongia Survey District ; Piopiotea Survey District. Series, Auckland Land District No. 1407. [Wellington, N.Z.], Marcus F. Marks, Govt. Printer, [1921] Title written in blue pencil along bottom edge and subtitle adapted by cataloguer from that of the base map. Quantity: 4 map(s). Physical Description: Ink, pencil and watercolour on card, linen backed, coloured, scales vary, 31.7 x 37.3 cm. and smaller, on sheet 64.4 x 75 cm. Provenance: Donated by Valuation New Zealand, February 1991

Date: 1886

By: Brooke, C J (Mrs), active 1959

Reference: PAColl-5000

Description: Arrangement: Negatives housed at 1/4-010049, 010050 Quantity: 2 b&w copy negative(s).

Date: 1921 - 1932

From: Valuation New Zealand: Land settlement plans for parts of the Waikato Region especially King Country, Kawhia and Otorohanga areas

By: Valuation New Zealand; New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey. Auckland District Office; New Zealand. Printing and Stationery Department; Marks, Marcus Francis, 1863-1951

Reference: MapColl-832.14gbbd/1921-/Acc.35530

Description: A base map of lands open for sale or lease to discharged soldiers under the Discharged Soldiers Settlement Act, 1915, in the Pukemapou settlement, West Taupo County. The boundaries of farm blocks, Sections 1S to 12S, are prominently outlined and include owners' names and applicable dates handwritten in each section. The entire settlement is surrounded by a rabbit-proof fence and fencelines within the sections are marked as P&W and P&N. A good metal road, waterfall and the Waikeria Stream are marked. Section 1S is labelled 'Reproclaimed DSSA', Section 3S is labelled 'Forf' (i.e. forfeited), both having Gazetteer numbers. Descriptions of the state of the agricultural land is included. Windmills, a stable and homestead are marked. Six references are made to Rangitoto 'A' sections and Mangaorongo S.D. id written prominently close the boundaries of the subdivisions. The base map itself is of sections in the Pukemapou settlement of West Taupo County which includes the Mangaorongo S.D. Auckland Land District No. 1386. A schedule of this district includes the valuations, acreages and rent. Instructions to applicants and a caution follow with the printed name of H.M. Skeet, Commissioner of Crown Lands. Includes an abstract of conditions of lease. A statement on the left side of the map begins with '1,122 acres' while the statement on the reverse map begins 'Lands for sale or lease to discharged soldiers'. Includes the application date of 21 February 1921 at the District Lands and Survey Office, Auckland. The inset map is a locality plan of the area from Dargeville to Bream Bay south to Te Kuiti and Tolaga Bay. Pukemapou is indicated by a red arrow, east of Otorohanga on the verso map. Two cuttings about land in the Pukemapou Settlement are mounted on the inset map with handwritten details of the posters from which they came. Handwritten names listed are: G.S. Mexted, M.L., J. McIntyre, R.Gabell, J.Mc Dewitt, R. Dyemore-Brown, E.M. Guemier, F.W. Limsden, R. Newnes, A.L. Hignet, G.M. Wright, G.T. Griggs, D. McIntyre, W.L. Thomson, P.W. Griffith, F.G. Warren, W.S. Terry, D. Hickey, C. Leek. W.E. Lumsden's name is printed on the verso, on Section 3S, and written as F.W. Lumsden on the recto. Inset: Pukemapou locality plan. Scale [1:2 027 520] Base map: Pukemapou settlement. Series, Auckland Land District No. 1386. [Wellington, N.Z.], Marcus F. Marks, Govt. Printer, [1921] Title adapted by cataloguer from that of the base map. Quantity: 2 map(s). Physical Description: Ink, pencil and watercolour on card, coloured, scale[1:7 920], 46.1 x 46.6 cm on a sheet measuring 77.7 x 66.8 cm. Provenance: Donated by Valuation New Zealand, February 1991 Donated by Valuation New Zealand, 26.02.1991.

Date: 1912 - 1922

From: Valuation New Zealand: Land settlement plans for parts of the Waikato Region especially King Country, Kawhia and Otorohanga areas

By: New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey. Auckland District Office; New Zealand. Printing and Stationery Department; Mackay, John, 1851-1937; Andresen, A, active 1913; Valuation New Zealand

Reference: MapColl-832.17gbbd/1913/Acc.35356

Description: A poster-plan cadastral map, Auckland Land District no. 1145, of land for sale in public auction in the Waitanguru village. The map's annotations include numbered sections, some coloured, and include acreages, owner's names and dates where applicable. The base map indicates the road names, the Waitanguru Stream, the sale yards site, creamery residence, mechanics institute, municipal residence, recreation residence, school residence. Handwritten names are Awakino Co. Co, F Thrush, Waitanguru Co-op Dairy Company, J Barret, LB Mills, Mrs A Lindsay, F Thoms, E Buckley, VL Jackson, E Fitton, FH Larsen, C Davey, HA Armstrong, General Trust Board Diocese of Auckland. Base map: Section in the Village of Waitanguru.... Series, Auckland Land District No. 1145. [Wellington, N.Z.], John Mackay, Govt. Printer, [1906]. [Signed by] A. Andresen, Department of Lands and Survey, 500.11.12.843. '8' written on bottom right corner. Written on map in blue pencil 'Waitanguru Village' bottom middle of map. On reverse of map the same base map has been glued onto the linen. It highlights the village land (shaded) and the rural land. No annotations. Includes a small locality plan, from Auckland south to New Plymouth (scale [1: 2 533 400]). Inset map is Lot 14, block VIII, Orahiri Survey District, and depicts the rural land available for sale. Lot 10 belongs to J Burnand, 9 to Public trustee, and 6 to JM Cole. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Ink, pencil and watercolour on card, linen backed, coloured, scale [1:1 584], 70 x 72 cm. Provenance: Donated by Valuation Department, 1991.

Date: 1913 - 1920

From: Valuation New Zealand: Land settlement plans for parts of the Waikato Region especially King Country, Kawhia and Otorohanga areas

By: Valuation New Zealand; New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey. Auckland District Office; New Zealand. Printing and Stationery Department; Mackay, John, 1851-1937

Reference: MapColl-832.14gbbd/1913-/Acc.35355

Description: Two base maps on one sheet, slightly overlapping, of rural lands for selection on the optional system. The largest map is of the area from the Whaingaroa Harbour, now known as Raglan Harbour, northwards. This cadastral map has numbered sections, some coloured, and include acreages, owners' names and dates handwritten in each section. Map 2 is comprised of two sections, numbered 3 and 4, including acreages of the area adjacent to the Tawarau Stream and Mangarere Road. Includes two owners' names and one date is recorded. School and creamery sites and a quarry are marked. The Raglan Mangati Road and the Ruakiwi Road are named. The base maps are of sections in the Kawhia South and Whaingaroa Survey Districts. Kawhia South Survey District is numbered 2, and is of Sections 3 and 4, Block XV. Sections marked with red are either first or second class land and are referred to in a key. Both maps include directions to nearby settlements, some with mileages, and the vegetation and terrain are named. A schedule of these districts include the section number, acreage, value and rent. Instructions to applicants and a caution follow the with the printed name of H.M. Skeet, Commissioner of Crown Lands. Includes an abstract of conditions of lease. A statement on the left side of the map begins '5483 acres 1 rood 12 perches'. Includes the application date of 25 March 1913 at the District Lands and Survey Office, Auckland. The inset map is a locality plan of the area from the Bay of Islands to New Plymouth. Handwritten names listed are: P. Leslie, G. McLean, J.G. Mahood, E.L. Smith, A.A. Tapp, E. Jarvis, M. Katavitch, D.J. Berry, J.G. Burgess, N. McDougal, A. Miller, W.I. Giblin, A.T. Clemett, R & N. Tabb, E.H. Solomon, G.M. Richards, T. Wilson, D.A. Mc Dougall, Florence M. Richards, G. Kellow, A.A. Wapp, T. Parker, L.M. Uren, R.S. Flemming, Hallamore & McKinley, S. McKinley, F. Osborne, J.D. O'Connell, R. Ryan, T.A. Osborne, A Wapp, W. Clarkson, R. Lindsay, H.M. Percy, F.J. Bear, C.L. Sutton. Inset: Kawhia South and Whaingaroa locality plan. Scale [1:2 534 400] Base map: Kawhia South and Whaingaroa Survey Districts. Series, Auckland Land District No. 1162. [Wellington, N.Z.], John Mackay, Govt. Printer, [1913] Title written in blue pencil on right hand side and subtitle adapted by cataloguer from that of the base map. Extended Title - Kawhai South and Whaigaroa rural Quantity: 4 map(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on card, linen backed, coloured, scales vary, 41 x 40.2 cm or smaller, on sheet 76 x 80 cm. Provenance: Donated by Valuation New Zealand, February 1991

Date: 1882 - 1889

From: New Zealand Geographic Board: Selection of maps of New Zealand

By: New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey; Smith, Stephenson Percy, 1840-1922; Skeet, Harry May, 1857-1943; Gordon, William Francis Robert, 1846-1936; Weetman, Sidney, 1841-1912

Reference: MapColl-NZGB-2/7/83/Acc.54769

Description: Map of the Ngaire Survey District - Triangulation. Published by New Zealand Survey, under authority of S Percy Smith, Surveyor-General. Surveyed by H M Skeet 1882-1883; Sidney Weetman, Chief Surveyor Taranaki. Drawn by W Gordon. Photolithographed at the General Survey Office, Wellington, N.Z., June 1889. Includes table of distances on the meridian and perpendicular of geo station A (Huirangi). Map features minor pencil annotations in margin. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Printed map on linen-backed paper, scale 80 chains to 1 inch, 49.5 x 43 cm

Date: 1883 - 1889

From: New Zealand Geographic Board: Selection of maps of New Zealand

By: New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey; Smith, Stephenson Percy, 1840-1922; Skeet, Harry May, 1857-1943; Gordon, William Francis Robert, 1846-1936; Weetman, Sidney, 1841-1912

Reference: MapColl-NZGB-2/7/86/Acc.54772

Description: Map of the Huiroa Survey District - Triangulation. Published by New Zealand Survey, under authority of S Percy Smith, Surveyor-General. Surveyed by H M Skeet, Surveyor, 1883. Surveyed by Sidney Weetman, Chief Surveyor Taranaki. Drawn by W Gordon. Imprint Photolithographed at the General Survey Office, Wellington, N.Z., June 1889. Includes table of distances on the meridian and perpendicular of geo station A (Huirangi). Map features pencil annotations providing longitude and latitude reference data. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Printed map on linen-backed paper, scale 80 chains to 1 inch, 49 x 43 cm

Date: 1895 - 1896

From: New Zealand Geographic Board: Selection of maps of New Zealand

By: New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey; Smith, Stephenson Percy, 1840-1922; Skeet, Harry May, 1857-1943; Gordon, William Francis Robert, 1846-1936; Barron, Alexander, 1839-1919; Strauchon, John, 1848-1934

Reference: MapColl-NZGB-2/9/103/Acc.54789

Description: Map of Village of Tongaporutu - Mimi Survey District. Published by New Zealand Lands and Survey, under authority of S Percy Smith, Surveyor-General. Surveyed by H M Skeet 1895, under John Strauchon, Chief Surveyor Taranaki. Drawn by W Gordon. Imprint Photo-Lithographed at the Head Office, Department of Lands and Survey, Wellington, N.Z., November 1896, under A Barron, Supervising Surveyor. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Printed map on linen-backed paper, scale 4 chains to 1 inch, 43 x 34.5 cm

Date: 1881 - 1887

From: New Zealand Geographic Board: Selection of maps of New Zealand

By: New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey; Skeet, Harry May, 1857-1943; McKerrow, James, 1834-1919; Humphries, Thomas, 1841-1928

Reference: MapColl-NZGB-2/7/85/Acc.54771

Description: Map of the Opunake & Oeo Survey District - Triangulation. Published by New Zealand Survey, under authority of James McKerrow, Surveyor-General. Drawn by H M Skeet, Surveyor, 1881. Surveyed by Thomas Humphries, Chief Surveyor, New Plymouth. Imprint Photolithographed at the General Survey Office, Wellington, N.Z., August 1887. Includes table of distances on the meridian and perpendicular of geo station A (Huirangi). Map features minor pencil annotations in margin. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Printed map on linen-backed paper, scale 80 chains to 1 inch, 49.5 x 42 cm

Date: 1880 - 1887

From: New Zealand Geographic Board: Selection of maps of New Zealand

By: New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey; Skeet, Harry May, 1857-1943; McKerrow, James, 1834-1919; Humphries, Thomas, 1841-1928

Reference: MapColl-NZGB-2/7/84/Acc.54770

Description: Map of the Waitara Survey District - Triangulation. Published by New Zealand Survey, under authority of James McKerrow, Surveyor-General. Surveyed by H M Skeet 1880; Thomas Humphries, Chief Surveyor, New Plymouth. Imprint Photolithographed at the General Survey Office, Wellington, N.Z., August 1887. Includes table of distances on the meridian and perpendicular of geo station A (Huirangi). Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Printed map on linen-backed paper, scale 80 chains to 1 inch, 41.5 x 41.5 cm

Date: 1912-1924

From: Valuation New Zealand: Land settlement plans for parts of the Waikato Region especially King Country, Kawhia and Otorohanga areas

By: Mackay, John, 1851-1937; New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey. Auckland District Office; New Zealand. Printing and Stationery Department; Valuation New Zealand

Reference: MapColl-832.14gbbd/1912-/Acc.35519

Description: A sale plan of Rural lands for sale by ballot in the Wharepapa and Ranginui Survey districts annotated with the names of successful purchasers, 1912. Drawn by Lands and Survey Auckland for the Auckland Crown Lands Commissioner. Base maps of rural lands open for sale or selection in terms of the Land Act, 1908, in the Wharepapa and Ranginui Survey Districts. The boundaries of farm blocks in these districts are prominently outlined, some coloured and the majority include acreages, owners' names and applicable dates handwritten in each section. Native and forest reserves, creamery and school sites, a township, possibly known as Waipari, and tracks are marked. The Mangarata, Wairakei, Punui and Te Hue Streams and the Aotearoa, Wairakei, Wharepunanga and Mangawheo Roads are named, as is the Taupo Track. Directions are given to several settlements including Wharepuhanga, Otorohanga, Tautori and Taumarunui. Some sections include Gazetteer numbers. Includes trig points and relief is shown. Three cuttings relating to the Wharepapa Survey District, Otorohanga County and one cutting related to discharged soldiers in Wharepapa Survey District, West Taupo County are all mounted adjacent to the map. Each cutting has handwritten information including the poster number, dates and 3rd. class which refers to the quality of the land. The base map is of farm sections in the Wharepapa and Ranginui survey districts, Auckland Land District No. 1114. A schedule of these districts include the valuations, acreages and rent. Instructions to applicants and a caution follow with the printed name of H.M. Skeet, Commissioner of Crown Lands. Includes an abstract of conditions of purchase. A statement on the left side of the map begins with '22,153 acres'. Includes the application date of 25 March 1912 at the District Lands and Survey Office, Auckland. Includes references to 'native owners'. The map on the reverse has a reference key about preferences to landless applicants, for the variously coloured sections. The inset map is a locality plan of the area from the Bream Tail to Napier. Handwritten names listed are: W.N. Grant, E.I. Walker, E.B. Walker, E.W. Sircombe, J. Corrigan, J. Lockhart, R.C. Fitzgerald & H.J. Ringham, C. Dey, R. Pairmail (or Pairmain), R.W. Park, E. Natske, F.H. Wilson, A.C. Riddell, M.Riddell, J. Riddell, A. Walter, A.E. Edwards, W. Beard, Emma C.J. Beard, H.L. Tomlin, R.O. Tomlin, J.C. Volkes, J. Mc Gurk, W. Thomson, W. Nicholls, B. May, J.T. King, F.J. Kerr, L.J. Cole, A.S. Graham, W. Pickup, H. Pickup, O.R. Clarke, L.H. Connolly, F. Gooder, A.A. Dobson, R.W. Park, Sunnendor, W. Sanderson Snr., L.J. Dobson, K.P. McDonald, E.M. Richardson, H.G. St. Clair, G. Rule, T. Hounslow, H.G. Goddard, R.E. Goddard, A. Carter, J. Peacocke, S. Davis, C.S. Tomlin, F.C. Ashley, H. Beer, T.J. Taylor, D. Weston, L.E. Weston, J.B. Lloyd, S. Mankelow, H. Anderson, A.T. Browne, T. Hargreaves, C.A. Henderson, G.H. Mankelvey, W.J.E. Ashby, R.J. Dickson, H. Sincock, G.W.E. Bragden, L.A. Needham, N.R. Kennedy, F. Carter, D.G. Millin, F.J. Heyhol, C.W. Mullan, R. Richardson, J. Burren, C.W. Goddard, G.E.J. Goddard, E.K. Uren, J.M. Silcock, M.S. Gould, A.T. Thomas, P. Beard, A.G. Whitehead, A.N. McLellan, M.R. Kerr, W.B.W. McAdam, G. Culverhouse, A.E. Styles, J.T. Young, A.V. Eustege, Mrs. E. Archer, A.Steele, Emil Monzheimer, W.G. Teschke, D.G.S.V. Petersen, H. Beard, W.F. Drake, H.F. Beard, F.W.C. Bagnall, A.R. & W.G. Hancock, N.W. Albretson, P. Rock, K. Thornton, Ellen Tolley. Inset: Wharepapa and Ranginui locality plan. Scale [1:2 534 400] Base map: Lands in Wharepapa and Ranginui Survey District. Series, Auckland Land District No. 1114. [Wellington, N.Z.], John Mackay, Govt. Printer, [1912] Title outlined in blue pencil and subtitle adapted by cataloguer from that of the base map. Quantity: 2 map(s). Physical Description: Ink, pencil and watercolour on card, linen backed, coloured, 69.1 x 43.3 cm. on a sheet measuring 74 x 80.4 cm. Finding Aids: Also catalogued on National Library Catalogue.

Date: 1920-1922

From: Valuation New Zealand: Land settlement plans for parts of the Waikato Region especially King Country, Kawhia and Otorohanga areas

By: Glenn, D, active 1917-1925; Mackay, John, 1851-1937; New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey. Auckland District Office; New Zealand. Printing and Stationery Department; Valuation New Zealand

Reference: MapColl-832.17gbbd/1920/Acc.35537

Description: A sale plan of Rural lands for sale by ballot in the Hurakia and Ongarue Survey districts annotated with the names of successful purchasers, 1920. Drawn by Lands and Survey Auckland for the Auckland Crown Lands Comissioner. Comprises two maps of similar size, 'Hurakia Survey District, sections in Block V' and 'Ongarue Survey District, sections in Blocks V, VI, IX and X'. Both maps are in Auckland Land District no. 1377, and depict lands open for sale or lease to discharged soldiers under the Discharged Settlement Act, 1915. Both indicate numbered sections and including acreages, owner's names and dates handwritten in each section. The map also has a small locality plan of the area from Helensville to Waiouru. The map includes several paragraphs of text stating conditions of sale, information about the 'second class land', instructions to applicants, and abstract of conditions. The cadastral map of the Hurakia Survey District depicts the handwritten names MJ Dynan, WM Peterson, J Sheely, WK Wilton, and identifies the timber reserve as Provincial State Forest 'Gaz. 1922 p. 1634. The cadastral map of the Ongarue Survey District depicts the handwritten names Hayward Timber Company, MW Hunter, D Fraser, WR Munro, HR Lamb, A Gall, C Dow, KM Dickson, JA Nicol, WD Gillanders, FA Drake, WJ Devereaux, RE Longden, DM McDonald, GHM Rae, HC Price and AE Plummer, and identifies the timber reserve as Provincial State Forest, 'Gaz. 1922 p. 1634'. Base map: Hurakia Survey Block and Ongarue Survey Block .... Series, Auckland Land District No. 1377. [Wellington, N.Z.], Marcus F Marks, Govt. Printer, 1920. Department of Lands and Survey. Signed LB 26/11/25. Glued to map is two clippings of information about the land for sale. Glued to cadastral map is text regarding West Taupo County, Ongarue Survey District, including fiscal land and information. On reverse of map the same map has been glued onto the card. (Areas for sale or lease are highlighted around boundries in red.) Named (blue pencil annotation) 'Waimiha Rural' top of poster. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Ink, pencil and watercolour on card, linen backed, coloured, 100 x 71 cm.