Sheep runs - New Zealand - Wellington Region

Date: 1939

From: Cook, Hinehauone Coralie, 1904-1993 :[Loose prints, drawings and paintings; and two albums of prints and drawings. 1924-1991]

Reference: A-424-042

Description: Shows four men involved in separating sheep through swinging gateways, thus directing them to different enclosures. The left foreground pen holds a flock of about a dozen sheep. Photographed in E-918-q, 347/228f. Other copies at 73/228a, 33/228, 212/228b, 225/228c, 248/228d. Listed in Rod Cook's notebook at E-918-q Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Linocut, 304 x 219 mm, on tissue 345 x 230 mm.

Date: 1969

From: Eiby, George Allison, 1918-1992 :[Wellington sketchbook]. 1968-1969.

Reference: E-464-f-012

Description: Hilly rural scene. Shows sheep grazing in a paddock beside a road Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour and ink, in sketchbook 320 x 410 mm

Date: 13 May 1865-11 Feb 1866

By: Langdon, Robert, 1810-

Reference: MS-Papers-3861

Description: Journal kept at Ngapopatu in the Wairarapa where Langdon farmed. Gives day-by-day account of sheepfarming and rural life Accompanying material - Accompanied by biographical information Quantity: 1 folder(s) (49 leaves). Physical Description: Holograph (photocopy) Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Mr J R Langdon, Tinui, 1983

Date: 1869-1875

By: Hume, Peter, 1810-1892

Reference: MS-Papers-11100

Description: Correspondence from Peter Hume to Edward Pearce, helping arrange a loan for one of his shepherds, William Philp; papers regarding the establishment of a flax mill. Also extract from the Wellington Evening Post on Hume and other early settlers in the Wairarapa, and map of early Pirinoa landowners. Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs, mss, printed matter Transfers: To Cartographic Collection - Map of Pirinoa landowners; Peter Hume's name at the bottom [6 Jul 1998: MG].

Date: 2006

From: New Zealand Century Farm and Station Program :New Zealand Century Farm and Station Award applications

Reference: MS-Papers-8640-77

Description: The papers consist of: Application form submitted by Tony Didsbury; photographs of the families and station; papers relating to the centennial celebrations held in 1977; certificate of title and map. Original owner was Duncan McDougall who purchased the Pirinoa Station from Richard Barton in Jan 1877. In 2006 it was owned by his great-grandson Tony Didsbury and his wife Gaye. In 2006 Pironia Station was awarded the New Zealand Century Farm and Station award to mark over 100 years of continuous ownership by one family. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescript, photographs, maps (some photocopies)

Date: 1980

From: Gooch, Mitchell and MacDiarmid Ltd :[Architectural plans. 1906-1995].

Reference: Plans-2002-058-003-094

Description: Shows a floor plan, cross section, and detail of the roofing iron support brace. Quantity: 1 plan(s). Physical Description: Pencil drawing on tracing paper, 420 x 597 mm.

Date: 2006

From: New Zealand Century Farm and Station Program :New Zealand Century Farm and Station Award applications

Reference: MS-Papers-8640-78

Description: The papers consist of: Application form submitted by Gavin McLachlan; story of the Wairarapa McLachlans; rates assessment notice; article on Couruanen (1966); map. Original owners were brothers Donald and John McLachlan who purchased land at the southern end of the 40 Mile Bush. In 1859 John settled on the northern portion of Tirohanga which he named `Coruanan', after their home in Scotland. In 2006 it was owned by his great-grandson Gavin McLachlan and his mother Ormi. In 2006 the property was awarded the New Zealand Century Farm and Station award to mark over 100 years of continuous ownership by one family. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescript, maps, printed material (some photocopies)

Date: Mar 2003

From: Startup, Robin McGill, 1933- : Papers

Reference: MSX-6455

Description: Photocopy of Startup's compilation of Wairarapa sheep owners and flock numbers (1861-1915) from published annual sheep returns in the `New Zealand gazette' or the `Appendices to the journals of the House of Representatives'. The result indicates who farmed sheep in the Wairarapa, when thehy were there, where they were lcoated and what was the scale of their activities. Quantity: 1 volume(s).

Date: 4 Jan-18 Feb 1856

By: Chapman, Alfred, 1828-1874

Reference: qMS-0415

Description: Journal describing a sheep-droving journey from Hawke's Bay to Wellington Quantity: 1 volume(s) (86 pages). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph (photocopy) (34 cm, red linen tie case) Illustrated throughout

Date: 1866-1867

By: Illingworth, J E, active 1866-1867

Reference: MS-1068

Description: Gives much political and social gossip of Wellington, describes sheep runs in Hawke's Bay and the Wairarapa, as well as his trips to Christchurch, Auckland, Parewanui and Wanganui Source of title - Transcribed Illingworth came to New Zealand with H J Kennard who was representing Kennard Brothers in negotiations with the Wellington Provincial Council over the patent slip at Evans Bay; he made brief trips to Auckland and Christchurch and in Dec 1866 was present at the Manawatu purchase meeting at Parewanui Pa, after which he visited Wanganui and travelled by canoe on the Wanganui River. Quantity: 1 volume(s) (409 pages). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph (22 cm; ¼ brown calf, brown morocco boards)

Date: 1968

From: Eiby, George Allison, 1918-1992 :[Wellington sketchbook]. December 1967-May 1968

Reference: E-473-f-020

Description: Shows two men working on a sheep farm, possibly in Ohariu Valley Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour, 272 x 360 mm

Date: 1939

From: Cook, Hinehauone Coralie, 1904-1993 :[Loose prints, drawings and paintings; and two albums of prints and drawings. 1924-1991]

Reference: A-424-041

Description: Shows four men involved in separating sheep through swinging gateways, thus directing them to different enclosures. The left foreground pen holds a flock of about a dozen sheep. Photographed in E-918-q, 264/227. Listed in Rod Cook's notebook at E-918-q Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil drawing, 307 x 204 mm, on sheet 353 x 255 mm.

Date: 1969

From: Eiby, George Allison, 1918-1992 :[Wellington sketchbook]. 1968-1969.

Reference: E-464-f-018

Description: Flax bushes, and holiday house near to a beach. People are walking on the sand down below Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Ink, in sketchbook 320 x 410 mm

Date: Between 1923 and 1928

From: Moore, Robert Percy, 1881-1948 :Panoramic photographs of New Zealand

By: McLaren, Peter Lee, active 1920s

Reference: Pan-0831-F

Description: Panoramic view of a valley with farmhouse and outbuildings at Longbush. A large flock of sheep are being shifted from a holding paddock with a man standing at the gate. Land on hills around has been newly cleared. Taken by Robert Percy Moore. Inscriptions: Marginal notes on negative - P.L. McLaren Longbush, Masterton 2 oils & 1 B&W Kodak paper Dark red roofs. Cream buildings. Yellow car. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Panoramic negative 248.5 x 132.5 cm

Date: 1855-1864, 1934-1935, 1951-1958

Reference: MS-Papers-1780

Description: Farm records of Whangaimoana Station, owned by Russell family including letter book of S A Hanlon, owner of Moanatahi Station, Palliser Bay; personal papers of W P Karaitiana, farmer at Pirinoa (1933-1958), including Te Aute College school report card for Hugh Karaitiana (1951-1952) Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 3 folder(s). 0.03 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter

Date: 1823-1892

By: Nairn family

Reference: MS-Papers-0326

Description: Contains C J Nairn papers, mainly re Pourerere station, Hawkes Bay; station ledger, 1858-1870; personal correspondence and papers re Nairn. Also includes papers of Betsey Nairn including journal, notes re duties as sheep inspector in Nelson; domestic activities; market garden; votes for women and Nelson schools. Other - Two sketchbooks in Drawings and Prints (E298) Quantity: 17 folder(s). 0.17 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss (some photocopies) Finding Aids: Paper inventory which was previously available in reading room was removed on 25 November 2014 as it contained no extra information. A copy is available in the staff backfile..

Date: 1867-1915

By: Welch family

Reference: MS-Group-0016

Description: The collection comprises diaries kept by George on the farm for the period 1900-1903 which describe daily events in detail, such as family outings, household chores, trips to Wellington etc, as well as family letters Accompanying material - Accompanied by biographical notes, an obituary for George Welch and 2 family photographs George Henry Welch was born at Taita, in the Hutt Valley in 1859. He moved to Wairarapa in 1883 and farmed sheep and cattle during the 1880s and 1890s. He married Annie Kemble in 1885 and the couple had four children, William Kemble, Claude, Eileen, and Kathleen. The family homestead was at Miki Miki, north-east of Masterton and was called `Te Mara'. After years of ill health and depression George committed suicide in 1906. Quantity: 2 folder(s). 3 volume(s). Physical Description: Mss Finding Aids: Inventory available. Provenance: The papers were evidently found in an attic of the Te Mara homestead by Mrs Wright, a subsequent owner of the property.

Date: 1919-1938

From: Elder, Norman Lascelles, 1896-1974 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0699-35

Description: Comprises invoices and other financial papers, list of bales of wool, agricultural returns, correspondence with Levin & Co re sale of Waimahoe, with J L Purdie re his time as a shearer for Elder and Riddiford, with Morison, Smith & Morison re Stubbings leasing Ngarara West, correspondence re the estate of Hemi Matenga, and with Norman Elder with his father re Langdale and the state of New Zealand's economy and politics (1926) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1879-1885

By: Martin family

Reference: Micro-MS-0487

Description: Diaries record weather and daily activities at the Martin family's station, near Martinborough Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s) (ca 600 pages). Physical Description: Positive microfilm

Date: 1807-1954

By: Tiffen, Frederick John, 1828-1911

Reference: MS-Papers-1348

Description: Journals and other records of farming activities in Wairarapa and Hawke's Bay after arrival in Wellington on the `Louisa Campbell' in 1845; land transactions in Hawke's Bay; records of Elmshill Station, purchased 1859. Also `Frederick John Tiffen...' compiled by A M Andersen, 1959; genealogical material on Tiffen and Monteith families. Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 34 folder(s). 0.34 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss and typescript Finding Aids: Inventory available.