W B Chennells :Collection of maps

Date
1878 - 1925
By
W B Chennells & Company; Masterton Public Library
Reference
MapColl-Collection-Chennells
Description

Contains both published and unpublished maps, mostly land subdivision plans and mainly of the Wairarapa area but a number of the plans relate to Wellington, Wanganui, Hawke's Bay, Gisborne, Horowhenua, Tauranga, Rotorua, Taumarunui, Pahiatua, Ohuka, Auckland and Motueka

Quantity: 84 manuscript map(s). 91 map(s) published.

Physical Description: Lithographs and works on paper

Finding Aids: Some of the published maps are catalogued on National Library Catalogue; the rest are still awaiting cataloguing - contact staff for details.

Processing information: Maps were originally held in a folio

Use/Reproduction
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Access restrictions
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Format
84 manuscript map(s), 91 map(s) published, Maps, Cadastral maps, Manuscript maps, Lithographs and works on paper
There are 84 items in total.
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There are 84 items in this group.
Map

[Creator unknown] :Kaimai [ms map]. [n.d.]

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.

Map

Rawson, Alfred Pearson, fl 1893-1912 :Subdivision of Mr. F. Bland's property, Lansdowne...

Date: 1908

From: W B Chennells :Collection of maps

By: Masterton Public Library; Rawson, Alfred Pearson, 1848-1911

Reference: MapColl-832.4595gbbd/[ca.1908]/Acc.36569

Description: Cadastral map of four numbered sections with acreages and measurements, of the property of F. Bland, near Te Ore Ore Road, Masterton. Sections 1 and 3 include sites of houses, each marked as having 4 rooms. A right of way runs through sections 1 and 4. Pencilled additions, probably added at a later date, include a note stating 'Rawson surveyed', the position of Letts subdivision and the site of the residence of Mr. Cameron. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and pencil on dressed linen, scale [1:792], 26.1 x 26.4 cm.

Map

[Creator unknown] :[Lake Rotoiti, Rotorua and Okataina] [ms map]. [n.d.]

From: W B Chennells :Collection of maps

By: Masterton Public Library

Reference: MapColl-832.18a/[n.d.]/Acc.37001

Description: Map depicting lakes Rotoiti, Rotorua, northern Okataina and Rotoehu; roads in the area, and blocks of native forest including Waione (heavy Totara Matai and Rimu), Te Haumingi, Wharoharo, Tautara, and the Rotoiti township. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on dressed linen, scale indeterminable, 27 x 45 cm.

Map

[Creator unknown] :[Plan shewing subdivision of Mrs. Jeune's (Mrs Jean's) estate, part ...

Date: 1900 - 1930

From: W B Chennells :Collection of maps

By: Masterton Public Library

Reference: MapColl-832.4595gbbd/[19--?]/Acc.36579

Description: Cadastral map of the area between Keaton, Bannister and Church Streets and Columba Road in Masterton. Includes numbered sections, values in pounds sterling and some owners' names. The majority of the sections are of 1 acre. Names include Dobson, Dixon, Jopson, C. E. Daniell, Miss M. S. Carey, D, Duck, Dwyer. Pencilled names include Nally and Hoag? [handwriting illegible]. Surname of Mrs. Jeune included in map title has been crossed out and replaced with Mrs. Jeans, at a later date. Likely to be Emma Jeans. Other Titles - Plan shewing subdivision of Mrs. Jeans' estate Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and pencil on dressed linen, scale [1:792], 47.7 x 16 cm.

Map

[Creator unknown] :Plan of Mr W.G. Beard's ppty [property], Chapel Street, Masterton [m...

From: W B Chennells :Collection of maps

By: Masterton Public Library

Reference: MapColl-832.4595gbbd/[19-?]/Acc.36571

Description: Cadastral map with survey markings showing sections 1-9, Chapel Street, between Cole and Essex Street. Accompanied by envelope 'Plan of W.G. Beard's Estate, Cole & Chappel [sic] St'. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink, coloured, on paper, scale indeterminable, 24 x 32.9 cm.

Map

Seaton, Sladden & Pavitt (Firm) :Plan of pt. lot 3 Ngawaka-a-Kupe B4 ; W.B. Chennells' ...

Date: 1914

From: W B Chennells :Collection of maps

By: Masterton Public Library; Seaton, Sladden & Pavitt (Firm)

Reference: MapColl-832.45gbbd/[1914]/Acc.36645

Description: Map of one block of fifty acres of native bush showing the old and new boundary fencelines, adjoining a road and part of the Wainuioru River. Chennells' and Strang's properties are indicated. Accompanied by a letter on headed paper from Seaton, Sladden & Pavitt to W. B. Chennells of Masterton about the proposed new fence boundary and enclosing this tracing. MapColl-832.45gbbd/1914/Acc.36646 Other Titles - Plan of part lot 3 Nga Waka a Kupe Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and colourwash on dressed linen, coloured, scale [1:7 920], 29.9 x 24.6 cm.

Map

Seaton & Sladden (Firm) :Fitzgeralds Estate [Masterton] [ms map]. Seaton & Sladden, Aut...

Date: 1904

From: W B Chennells :Collection of maps

By: Seaton & Sladden (Firm); Masterton Public Library

Reference: MapColl-832.4595gbbd/1904/Acc.36608

Description: Cadastral map of five sections belonging to Fitzgerald, between Villa and Pine Streets, Masterton, with measurements in perches. Section 5 includes the site of a cottage and two sheds. All sections include pencilled numbers for which no key is provided. Cullens is handwritten on the reverse and appears not to be associated with this map Name of town added to title by cataloguer Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and pencil on dressed linen, scale [1:448], 40.3 x 42 cm.

Map

[Creator unknown] :[Building allotments for sale, Perry's Block, Masterton] [ms map]. [...

Date: 1900 - 1930

From: W B Chennells :Collection of maps

By: Masterton Public Library

Reference: MapColl-832.4595gbbd/[19-?]/Acc.36547

Description: Cadastral map of subdivision number 21 includes the area on either side of Cornwall Street as far as Chapel Street. Includes numbered sections, some with acreages and some with the value of 85 pounds sterling. Includes the following names - W. Perry, Jackson, Eton, McGregor, Giddings, Nichol, Hyde. Parton, Braggins, Whitton, Murray. A school and fish ponds are marked. Title supplied by cataloguer. See also MapColl-832.4595gbbd/[19--?]/Ac.36561 Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink on dressed linen, scale [1:1 250], 35 x 48.4 cm.

Map

Seaton & Sladden :Sale plan, 10 magnificent villa sites Albert Street [ms map]. Seaton ...

From: W B Chennells :Collection of maps

By: Seaton & Sladden (Firm); Masterton Public Library

Reference: MapColl-832.4595gbbd/[19-?]/Acc.36567

Description: Cadastral map of surveyed sections 1-10 on Albert St, Masterton, including acreage. Behind the sections and to the right of section 10 is a private right of way. Adjacent to the sections is Trustee St. Pencil annotations list sections owner names: Brown, ?Hamwell, Salvation Army. Map has been trimmed, losing the signature of surveyor and other details. Map verso: Plan Payton's Estate (some text obscured). Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on paper, scale [1:237], 59.8 x 53.5 cm Processing information: Map has been previously glued onto a fixture.

Map

[Creator unknown] :Sketch plan of subdivision for Perry [ms map]. P[ar]t Penrose Estate...

From: W B Chennells :Collection of maps

By: Masterton Public Library

Reference: MapColl-832.45gbbd/[n.d.]/Acc.36408

Description: Sketch plan of a subdivision for Mr Perry of part of Penrose Estate, located on the Taratahi Plain Block (8), Tiffen Survey District, immediately south of Masterton. Shows the Waingawa River, southwest to East Taratahi Road, and five surveyed sections between these points, of between 123 and 140 acres each. Sections are numbered in pencil from 1 to 5, and priced between 12 and 15 pounds. Shows terrace on section one and the Penrose homestead on adjacent property. Shows several unnamed roads on the circumference of the properties, unnamed, that are probably State Highway 2 (Main Road), Hughes Line and Cornwall Road. Pencilled note on map: 'Will sell the block sec 1.2.3.4.5 @ £13 all round'. Pencil annotations on map such as calculations. Map originally drawn in pencil, then mostly inked, but process not finished. Map reference: Tiffen Survey District, WN 78, (Wellington : Department of Lands and Survey, 1924) Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink, pencil and watercolour on paper, scale [1:7 920], 50.8 x 27.5 cm.