New Zealand. Marine Department

Date: [1940-1977]

From: Mead, Arthur David, 1888-1977 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-7403-30

Description: Correspondence, notes, printed matter etc relating to various projects of Mead's; includes piece on salt spring found in the King Country; material on the proposed Auckland harbour bridge; butterfat comparison chart for Piako county (1966-1967), canoe block dimensions, water main flow charts, diagram by G M Smith of house for Maori; and submission by Mead on Auckland's water supply Other Titles - New Zealand Dairy Board. A Survey of the economic structure of factory supply dairy farms in New Zealand in 1966-67, v4 Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1893-1936

By: Hall-Jones, William (Hon Sir), 1851-1936

Reference: MS-Group-0532

Description: Correspondence, notes and reports relating to Hall-Jones' political career during the Seddon and Ward ministries, and as member of the Legislative Council (1913-1936). A large part of the papers are concerned with his work as Acting Prime Minister (1906), Minister of Public Works and Marine (1893-1906), and New Zealand High Commissioner in London (1908-1912). Includes private papers and correspondence, although most of these are semi-political in nature. Also testimonials and memorabilia, photographs, published official papers and newspaper clippings. Source of title - Transcribed Arrangement: The papers have been arranged in series, based on Hall-Jone's various political activities Cabinet minister, New Zealand High Commissioner in London and member of the Legislative Council Quantity: 99 folder(s). 5 volume(s). 1 box(es). 1 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs, mss, typescripts and printed matter Finding Aids: A detailed list compiled by the donor is also available on request. Transfers: To Photographic Archive - Two albums and 8 loose photographs. Processing information: Material in Series 1 to 4 initially required the permission of the Chief Librarian for access. This was removed and the collection made 'No access restrictions' in May 2022.

Date: 1872-1903

By: Robson, Charles Hepburn Orlando, 1855-1913

Reference: MS-Papers-6271

Description: Transcripts of diaries of Charles Robson and his daughter Amy Robson. Those of Charles Robson contain brief entries detailing his life on lighthouses around New Zealand from 1872 to 1903. Amy Robson then a 16 year old, recorded a trip on the Hinemoa around the Snares and southern part of of the South Island, arranged by the Government Light Service for her father and family upon his retirement. Transcripts made by Malcolm Robson. Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 2 folder(s). 2 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescripts

Date: 1932

By: Swan, Lawrence & Swan (Firm)

Reference: Plans-80-1057

Description: Part of first floor plan showing subdivision. Also shows area of Marine Dept. occupation and Phillips & Pike occupation. Inscriptions: Recto - top left - Swan Lawrence & Swan, Francis H Swan Registered architects Wellington, NZ October 1932. Quantity: 1 plan(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour

Date: 1896-1977

By: Hall, George Patterson, 1875-1958

Reference: MS-Group-1848

Description: Comprise personal and employment papers and certificates, tracing his career as a ship's officer, to his later employment in New Zealand with the Marine Department. Includes family tree and copies of photographs. Also draft articles on shipping matters, printed matter and a notebook of memoranda detailing lighthouses, landings and anchorages around the New Zealand coast Source of title - Supplied by Library Captain Hall signed on as an officer in the merchant marine, with his home port at Swansea, UK; after some years whaling around the New Zealand coast, he joined the Marine Department in Wellington, rising to be Superintendant of Mercantile Marine. Being interested in maritime history, he collected and wrote on maritime topics Quantity: 4 folder(s). 0.03 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs, mss, printed matter Provenance: Purchased at auction, 2010 Donor/Lender/Vendor - Purchase, auction, 2010 Transfers: From Photographic Archive - Large collection of Hall's pghotographs also purchased; they are held with the Photographic Archive.

Date: 1970 - 1971

By: New Zealand. Marine Department; Bell & Mills Ltd

Reference: Eph-D-BOAT-1970-01

Description: One side shows two graphs. The verso has instructions on how to read the graphs, extra notes on secondary ports, advice on the best fishing, radio frequencies with weather forecasts, trailer boat launching facilities, a list of selected publications on boating and fishing. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) on poster.. Physical Description: Photolithograph, on poster 340 x 760 mm. Provenance: Acquired in 2002.

Date: 1851-1926

By: Hall-Jones, William (Hon Sir), 1851-1936

Reference: MS-Papers-6186

Description: Draft autobiography by Sir William Hall-Jones. The author writes of himself in the third person, under the name of of Tommy, and uses the pseudonym of Wm J Lenohals. Covers early life in Folkestone, working as a carpenter and builder in Timaru, local body activity, career in Parliament and as a Minister, term as High Commissioner in London, and later life. Includes thoughts, opinions, verse, clippings and pasted-in photographs. Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 3 folder(s). 0.06 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescripts with holograph annotations, printed matter (photocopies) Finding Aids: Indexed.

Date: 1890 - 1900

By: New Zealand. Marine Department

Reference: Curios-014-007-1

Description: Seal shows an arrangement of text around the edge. In the centre is a two-masted ship with sails furled, and the motto "Labor Omnia vincit" (Work overcomes all) below it. Quantity: 1 curio(s). Physical Description: Cylindrical iron seal, 53 mm diameter, height 35 mm.

Date: 1964

By: New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey; Well, B W, active 1964; New Zealand. Marine Department

Reference: MapColl-832.47963gmfs/1964/Acc.26627

Description: Map of the Porirua Harbour, showing mooring areas and navigational aids, from Plimmerton, southwards to Te Onepoto Bay and eastwards to Pauatahanui. Includes 8 diagrams (not to scale) of mooring points labelled A-H, and a bigger enlargement of the mooring area at Paremata Boating Club, showing prohibited anchorage areas. Stamped '199', which has been crossed out. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Diazo photoprint, scale indeterminable, 70 x 77.2 cm.

Date: 1957-1958

By: Balmer, George Noel, 1907-1973

Reference: MS-Papers-11870

Description: Papers relating to the find by Mr W J Renfree of Lyall Bay of a hoard of gold coins on the local beach in 1957. Includes lists of the individual coins and their value calculated by Balmer, sales to other collectors and Renfree's donation to the Dominion Museum. The papers also include correspondence between the Marine Department, Renfree, the Dominion Museum and other collectors. Source of title - Supplied by Library In 1957, Mr W J Renfree, a resident of Lyall Bay, found a hoard of gold coins dating from 1817 to 1839, on Lyall Bay Beach. For the then Marine Department, the local application of the law of 'Treasure Trove' was unclear and the advice of Dr R A Falla, Director of the Dominion Museum was sought. Dr Falla advised inviting a numismatist, Noel George Balmer, to research the hoard's value. After correspondence between Renfree, his lawyers, Buddle, Anderson, Kent & Co, the Marine Department, the Dominion Museum, Balmer and several collectors who had heard of the find, Balmer ascertained the value of the individual coins. The Crown, represented by the Marine Department, relinquished its claim to the hoard. Renfree sold some coins to collectors and donated the remainder to the Dominion Museum. (Information taken from item) Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts Provenance: Mr W G Renfree apparently gave the papers relating to the treasure trove to Noel George Balmer, who added his own notes on the coins and the disposition of parts of the collection. The papers were acquired later by a fellow member of the Royal Numismatic Society of New Zealand, Phillip O'Shea.

Date: 1956 - 1960

From: Boivin, Victor George, -1964: Collection

By: New Zealand. Marine Department

Reference: MS-Papers-12821-5

Description: Comprises three items: a folder labelled “London 1960” containing programmes and memorabilia; a typescript of the ‘Report on wreck of M. V. “Joyita”, Port of Registry, Honolulu’ by V.G. Boivin dated 4 January 1956; and a signed calling card for Victor G. Boivin. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Transfers: Two newspaper clippings (from the 'Observer' and the 'Sunday Times') that were in the envelope labeled 'London 1960' were moved to fMS-Papers-12821 for conservation reasons..

Date: 1906 - 1908

By: Northern Steam Ship Company Ltd; Jones & Coleman (Firm)

Reference: Eph-A-SHIP-Bell-1902/1903

Description: Includes two certificates showing monograms of issuing bodies: [Great Britain]. Board of Trade: Certificate of discharge from 'Aotea' for E J Bell, age 22, place of birth S[under]land, capacity painter; engaged at Wellington [..?] March 1902 at Wellington, discharged London 11 May 1902. New Zealand Marine Department: Certificate of discharge from 'Gothic' for E J Bell, age 24, place of birth Sunderland, capacity asst steward; engaged at London 30 July 1903, discharged Wellington 17 September 1903 The 1903 cetificate shows rubber stamps indication "Very good" conduct and ability Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Letterpress and holograph on sheets, szies up to 168 x 205 mm (one certificate is cropped and mounted on card)

Date: 1877 - 1887

By: Archives New Zealand

Reference: MapColl-832.4792gmfs/[1885?]/Acc.3790

Description: Cadastral map with topographic markings, showing the Lowry Bay Estate of over 54 acres on the coast at Lowry Bay proper. Paddocks in the Waiwhetu Flat (Seaview) are also shown. The Lowry Bay District is outlined, with link measurements (bounded by the Waiwhetu District and the Harbour District). Two sections bordering Lowry Bay District are shown - 19 (owned by G Grey) and 18 (owned by D Dick). Note on catalogue card: Compiled at time of dispute over wharf at Lowry Bay, 1877-1887. See accompanying copy of correspondence from file relating to Lowry Bay (regarding McIntyre of Lowry Bay Estate requesting permission to construct two jettys, the Wellington Harbour Board and the Marine Department). Annotations on the map before copying show the position of the proposed jettys. Note: A reader (Mrs Small) thinks the date should be 1879 or earlier because the house detail has been added later). On catalogue card: [Wellington : Marine Department, 1885?]. Other Titles - Lowry Bay Estate [copy of ms map]. Paddocks shown thus. [1885?]. Quantity: 1 map(s). 1 memo. Physical Description: Photographic copy, linen backed, scale indeterminable, 32.3 x 42 cm.

Date: 1788 - 1941

By: New Zealand. Marine Department

Reference: MapColl-830gmfw/1788-1941/Acc.35984

Description: Nine numbered charts of sections of New Zealand with insets of the Kermadec, Chatham, McQuarrie, Auckland, Campbell and Snares Islands accompanied by three other charts and eleven sheets of indexes and author's amendments. Includes five original typed pages of alphabetical lists of shipwrecks where the photocopying process did not include the left hand edge. Some sheets include references to newspaper articles. Names of ships, some dates, some details of lives lost and map references are included. Micro-MS-0249 Donald Cimino was a member of the Marine Department staff, Wellington in 1941. Quantity: 11 map(s). 11 photocopied sheets. 5 original A4 typed sheets. Physical Description: Photocopy of 1 microfilm reel (positive), 22 unbound sheets each measuring 46 x 60.7 cm.

Date: 1877-1883

By: Ross, Louisa, active 1877-1878

Reference: MS-Papers-5255

Description: The papers comprise three copybooks, three school exercises and a letter of Archibald Hilson Ross's appointment to the Otago Harbour Board Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 folder(s) (7 pieces). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss and printed matter Provenance: The records come from the estate of Muriel Gapes, a member of the Ross family. A R Ross was an MP. Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donation, Ms V Thomson, Auckland, 1995

Date: 1854-[ca 1870]

By: Kennedy, Dugald Archibald, 1830-1908

Reference: MS-Papers-2786

Description: Incomplete reminiscences of a ship master, who arrived in Nelson in 1854, and who sailed on a number of ships between Australia, New Zealand and the Chatham Islands; was involved with the transport of Maori prisoners (including Te Kooti) to the Chatham Islands. Written sometime after 1893 Source of title - Supplied Accompanying material - Photocopy of letters outlining full career of Captain Kennedy from S M Christina Kennedy, 1981 & Lesta Kennedy, 1992. Typed transcript by Marsha Donaldson, June 2007 Quantity: 1 folder(s) (12 pages). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph

Date: [ca 1920s-1930s]

By: Bicknell, R, active 1983

Reference: PAColl-D-0103

Description: Photograph of an unidentified group taken on the steps of Parliament Building, Wellington. Possibly staff of the Marine Department. The group includes 12 women (typists?) and 2 boys. Name of the photographer is unknown. From the women's attire it would appear to have been taken in late 1920s or 1930s. Inscriptions: Backing board verso - top left - Marine Dept (in pencil) Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Print mounted on card, 318 x 380 mm

Date: 1884-1885

Reference: qMS-1089

Description: Record of ten months' activity around south coast of South Island, and Stewart Island, Auckland Islands and Campbell Island, as a patrol vessel for the Marine Department checking on seal-poaching etc Quantity: 1 volume(s) (99 pages). Physical Description: Ms (33 cm; ½ roan boards)

Date: 1970

From: Various designers :[Ship plans for purse-seiner and ferry. Ca 1970]

By: New Zealand. Marine Department

Reference: Plans-2000-039-002

Description: Ship plans showing outboard profile [elevation], Upper Deck, Stores Flats, Train Deck, Tank Top, Boat Deck, Naval Bridge Deck, Captain's Deck, Wheel house Top. Although a fourth Cook Strait ferry was proposed to replace the Wahine (sunk on 10 April 1968), it was never built. Instead, the Arahura was purchased. Quantity: 1 plan(s). Physical Description: Diazo print of plan, 715 x 1160 mm Provenance: Donation: Seamen's Union, Wellington, 1980 (to MS & Archives Section)

Date: 1890 - 1900

By: New Zealand. Marine Department

Reference: Curios-014-007-2

Description: Seal shows an arrangement of text around the edge. In the centre is a two-masted ship with sails furled, and the motto "Labor Omnia vincit" (Work overcomes all) below it. Quantity: 1 curio(s). Physical Description: Circular iron seal, 53 mm diameter, set on iron plate 90 x 90 mm, height 53 mm (including rod attached to back of plate). Provenance: Donated by the Marine Department, Westport, in October 1962.