Southland Region (N.Z.) - Discovery and exploration

Date: Jan 1791-Feb 1794

By: Bell, Edward, active 1791-1794

Reference: qMS-2071-2073

Description: Journal of the voyage of the Armed Tender, HMS Chatham, captained by Lieutenant William Robert Broughton. HMS Chatham was one of the ships under the command of Captain Vancouver in his exploration of the Pacific and of the North American coast. Describes the voyage from England via Cape of Good Hope to Australia and New Zealand; activity at Dusky Sound, the discovery of the Chatham Islands, the voyage to Tahiti, with descriptions of the inhabitants, and of the Bounty mutineers. The voyage to Hawaii, with a description of the islands and their inhabitants, followed by the voyage to Canada and the Californian coast, before returning to Hawaii. Bell gives full accounts of the places and inhabitants visited. Publication - See: `[The journal of Edward Bell] from the time of the Chatham's being put in commission till her departure from England', by Edward Bell and Charles H Read. Edward Bell was the Clerk aboard the HMS Chatham during Vancouver's voyage in the Pacific Ocean, 1790-1795. Quantity: 3 volume(s). Physical Description: Holographs & typed transcript Finding Aids: Detailed inventory of the journal available.. Provenance: Formerly in possession of Mr R T Pritchett. Purchased by A H Turnbull from Maggs Bros, London, 1908.

Date: [1929-1935]

From: Furkert, Frederick William, 1876-1949 : Papers

Reference: MSI-Papers-5995

Description: Comprises NZ topographic map (NZMS 1 S157, `Heath' (2d ed 1987)) with L Ursula and Furkert Pass highlighted; `The New railway link, Ohura route joins Taranaki and Auckland, 1901-1932 (Taranaki Herald, 5 Nov 1932); `Oamaru Harbour works, proposed breakwater extension', a report by Furkert (Oamaru herald 12 Sep 1933); `Electric power system; 70th anniversary' (Evening post, 8 Feb 1935) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Includes map showing Lake Ursula and Furkert Pass (Southland region)

Date: 1915-1917, 1953

By: Ross family

Reference: MS-Papers-8108

Description: Photocopies of correspondence from Malcolm Ross to his sister, Ina, from France and Nabros, 1915; from Noel Ross to his mother (1916); letter from Mary to Ruth and Ian Ross; and account of the Age Argus expedition to Fiordland (1953) Source of title - Supplied by Library Collected by Malcolm Ross (1948-2003) from various members of the Ross family Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescripts and mss (photocopies)

Date: 1863 (1915, 1920)

By: Moreton, Samuel Horatio, 1845?-1921

Reference: qMS-1386

Description: Other related material bound in: 1. List of newspaper sources, 1863-1864, on Hector's expedition; with Moreton's ms transcripts of various newspaper accounts relating to the Milford district - particularly Martin's Bay, Jackson's Bay and Big Bay (The Press, 1875, 1886-1887). 2. Hector's official report (Otago Provincial Govt Gazette, 1863, p 435-478). 3. A E Wildey Making the most of our Fiordland (1926); with ms note by the author. 4. Newspaper account; Mr White's narrative of the disappearance of Professor Mainwaring Brown, while exploring Lake Manapouri, 10 Dec 1888. Also tourist brochure, 1924; reproductions of two paintings by Moreton, and photos of him and W Boers. Loose at rear: 4 newspaper clippings Quantity: 1 volume(s) (cca 60 pages). Physical Description: Typescripts and mss (35 cm; ½ green calf, green linen) Includes illustrations and portraits

Date: 1901

From: Moreton, Samuel Horatio, 1843-1845?-1921 :[Eleven pencil and wash drawings and photographs in the lower South Island. ca 1880, 1885, 1901]

Reference: B-163-023

Description: Shows a view of a part of Lake Manapouri with craggy snowy mountains in the background. Two figures and a rowing boat are in the right foreground, and another figure sits on the lake shore at centre left. Inscriptions: Verso - centre - Lake Manawaipouri Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Wash drawing, on sheet 230 x 345 mm. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - A-85-097 - Part of the papers of J H Christie, A85-097..

Date: 1851 - 1983

By: Evans, Frederick John Owen (Sir), 1815-1885; Alexander Turnbull Library Endowment Trust

Reference: G-190

Description: Panoramic view of Milford Sound with survey ship H. M. S. Acheron on the far right and a group of Maori on the foreshore. Has previously been attributed to W. J. W. Hamilton and to John Lort Stokes. However comparison with the style of watercolours known to be by Evans held in the National Maritime Museum (Greenwich) and the Hydrographer of the Navy (Taunton) strongly suggest an attribution to Evans. At the time this image was reproduced a definite attribution to Evans had not been made and the picture was published as by an unknown artist. Admiral John Lort Stokes (then Captain) surveyed the New Zealand coasts in HMS Acheron during 1849-51. This original watercolour from which this reproduction has been taken dates from this voyage. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) framed. Physical Description: Photolithograph 213 x 529 mm

Date: 20 May 1863-6 Jan 1864

By: Falconer, John, 1834-1886

Reference: qMS-0712-0713

Description: Records weather conditions, the schooneer's position, details of places visited especially harbours, etc Relationship complexity - True log of this voyage of the `Matilda Hayes' at qMS-0714 Kept by the schooner's master during Sir James Hector's geological expedition; at that time the west coast of Otago included the Fiordland area which is now part of Southland Region. Quantity: 2 volume(s). 0.05 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph (32 cm, ¼ maroon cloth, marbled boards)

Date: 1934

By: Fowler, James, active 1934

Reference: qMS-0802

Description: Full title: Samuel H Moreton, the pioneer explorer-artist; secrets probed, pioneer explorers adventures in Fiordland from 1867 to 1900 Quantity: 1 volume(s) (4 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript with annotations (34 cm, grey pamphlet case)

Date: 1933-1934

From: Furkert, Frederick William, 1876-1949 : Papers

Reference: MSI-Papers-5960

Description: Comprises two sketch maps relating to Furkert's survey re road access to the West Coast sounds (1933-1934) and certificate of his installation as Excellent and Perfect Prince Rose-Croix of HRDM of the Masonic Temple, Wellington Arrangement: Documentation for maps at MS-Papers-5960-3; completed survey map in Cartographic Collection Quantity: 1 folder(s). Two sketch maps relating to Furkert's survey of a proposed road between Te Anau and Milford Sound (1933-1934)

Date: 1880 - 1900 - 1889 - 1901

By: Moreton, Samuel Horatio, 1845?-1921; Christie, John Hellard, 1897-1985

Reference: B-163-015/025

Description: Includes: In the Upper Hollyford Valley. Mt Christina [photograph with added gum arabic] Head of Te Anau from Eglinton Terrace 1880 [pencil] Steep Peak, North Arm Manapouri [ca 1901]. [Wash drawing] Head of North Arm, Freeman Burn. 1901. [Wash drawing] Cathedral P[ea]ks from the South Arm [ca 1901][Wash drawing] Cathedral Spire, Lake Manapouri. 1901 [Wash drawing] Bowen Falls Milford Sound [photo with gum arabic additions] [Mitre Peak. Wash drawing] Te Anau. [Pencil drawing. ca 1885] Lake Howdan (saddle) [Pencil drawing. ca 1885] Franz Joseph Glacier from Waiho River, W. Coast 19/4/85. [Pencil drawing] Quantity: 3 drawing(s). 6 watercolour(s). 2 photograph(s). Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - A85-097. - Other material from the same provenance is at MSS 85-097, PAColl-0931, NegColl-246, A-367-028/029, B-163-014, C-081-003/009 and E-787 and E-788..

Date: 3-10 Apr 1929

From: Furkert, Frederick William, 1876-1949 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-5960-6

Description: Comprises daily record of expedition undertaken by Furkert and party from Te Anau to Milford Sound and report on trip and other notes; report transcribed by Ursula Furkert Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [1933-1934]

From: Furkert, Frederick William, 1876-1949 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-5960-3

Description: Correspondence, reports, photographs and maps relating to survey for route to access the West Coast sounds. Includes annotated photographs, correspondence from Prof W Benson, [?] Gardner, J H Christie, [?] Pearce (Invercargill) and K W Dalrymple; reports by Furkert to Coates and Minister of Public Works; map, `New scenic route, Lake Manapouri to Doubtful Sound' (cyclostyled) and other papers. Relationship complexity - Map, `Reconnaissance map of part of Fiord County' with annotations transferred to Cartographic Section Arrangement: Two sketch maps of expedition, from this file, at MSI-Papers-5960 Quantity: 1 folder(s). Photographs illustrating the proposed road and blue duck in George Sound; illustration of differences between thief knot and reef knot; map showing new scenic route from Lake Manapouri to Doubtful Sound

Date: 1875 - 1888

By: Roberts, George John, 1848-1910; Hodgkins, William Mathew, 1833-1898; Fergusson and Mitchell (Firm); Otago Witness (Newspaper)

Reference: B-118-055

Description: Reproduces two sketches, one by Dr George John Roberts, and one by William Mathew Hodgkins. The sketch by Roberts shows two trampers resting at the top of a waterfall in mountainous country, and the sketch by Hodgkins shows a steamer on a Lake surrounded by mountains. The Hodgkins work is similar to that reproduced at C-086-006. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Black and white lithographs, on sheet 450 x 290 mm. Provenance: Purchased from Anah Dunsheath in 2001.

Date: 1851

By: Evans, Frederick John Owen (Sir), 1815-1885; Samson, Marjorie, -1961

Reference: D-008-002

Description: Panoramic view of Milford Sound with survey ship H. M. S. Acheron on the far right, near Bowen Falls, and a group of Maori on the foreshore. Has previously been attributed to W. J. W. Hamilton and to John Lort Stokes. However comparison with the style of watercolours known to be by Evans held in the National Maritime Museum (Greenwich) and the Hydrographer of the Navy (Taunton) strongly suggest an attribution to Evans. Reproduced in 1983 as one of the Turnbull Library Prints. The painting was not at that stage attributed to Evans and was published as 'Artist unknown'. The group of Maori are likely to have been introduced by the artist to give scale and human interest. There is no mention in the accounts of the Acheron's visit to Milford Sound of any Maori presence. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour 354 x 883 mm Provenance: Admiral John Lort Stokes (then Captain) surveyed the New Zealand coasts in HMS Acheron during 1849-51.

Date: 1900 - 1901

From: Moreton, Samuel Horatio, 1843-1845?-1921 :[Eleven pencil and wash drawings and photographs in the lower South Island. ca 1880, 1885, 1901]

Reference: B-163-022

Description: Shows a view of a lake with craggy snowy mountains in the background. Two figures, one with a walking staff, stand on the shore in the right foreground, watching two figures in a small boat on the lake. Other Titles - Peaks Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - [Title] Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Wash drawing, on sheet 230 x 347 mm. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - A85-097 Part of the papers of J H Christie, A85-097..

Date: 1850

By: Evans, Frederick John Owen (Sir), 1815-1885; Samson, Marjorie, -1961

Reference: B-062-019

Description: The Acheron in the distance, dwarfed by the towering mountains of The Narrows in Milford Sound, with Yates Point on the left. In the right foreground is Anita Bay. A large Maori war canoe in the right foreground The Narrows lead into the inner part of the fiord. The Maori canoe is likely to have been a piece of artistic licence to give the scale of the fiord. There was no mention in the account of the Acheron's visit to Milford Sound of any encounter with Maori. Other works by Evans held at A-133/4&5, D-008-002. Also two missing views of Portugal (still missing 1999) Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour 421 x 340 mm