Pioneer life - New Zealand - Hawke's Bay Region

Date: 1928

By: Whyte, David, 1865-

Reference: MS-2393

Description: Reminiscences of farming and pioneer life on the East Coast and Hawkes Bay Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 1 volume(s) (260 leaves). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (26cm, maroon buckram)

Date: 26 Jun-1 Nov 1854

By: Chapman, Frederick, active 1849-1854

Reference: MS-0494

Description: Copy of diary of F Chapman of Edenham Station, with photographic copies of his brother, Alfred Chapman's sketches, taken from the original. Also three pages of notes on diary at end. Quantity: 1 volume(s) (42 pages). Physical Description: Typescript (27 cm; red cloth) Illustrated with photographs of sketches by his brother Alfred under the pseudonym of Alfred Steelpen

Date: 1845-[ca 1880] (1937)

By: Moore, Thomas Richard, 1845-1935

Reference: qMS-1385

Description: Includes brief account of his voyage to Lyttelton on board the Sir George Pollock with his parents, sisters and governess in 1851 Quantity: 1 volume(s) (13 pages). Physical Description: Typescript (28 cm; grey pamphlet case)

Date: 6 Sep 1858-31 Aug 1859, 1 Jan 1864-9 Aug 1872

By: Ormond, Hannah, 1833-1929

Reference: MS-1737-1738

Description: First diary contains lengthy daily entries describing shipboard life and daily life at Napier with her family. The second diary contains brief entries describing daily life at Wallingford, raising children, social affairs, weather and visitors, etc. Few entries for years 1865 and 1871. 1858-1859 diary contains 3 loose pages and some torn out of volume Source of title - Supplied title Relationship complexity - Further Hannah Ormond diaries from a different provenance are held at MS-1739-1746 Scottish-born Hannah Richardson emigrated to New Zealand with her mother on board the Evening Star which left Gravesend on 11 Sep 1858 and arrived at Auckland on 21 Dec 1858. They then travelled by schooner to Napier where they joined George Richardson, Hannah's brother, who had emigrated the year before. Hannah married John Ormond, a well-known political figure in the area, on 4 Dec 1860 and settled at Wallingford Station near Waipukurau, Hawkes Bay Quantity: 2 volume(s). Physical Description: Holographs (19 cm; green cloth, in grey phase boxes)

Date: 1990

From: New Zealand Society of Genealogists : 1990 Sesquicentennial Family Biography Competition collection

Reference: MS-Papers-4280-022

Description: The essay details the Scottish origins of Daniel Munn and Jessie McLaurin and their marriage in Australia; Daniel's voyage in the `Christina', the loss of the `Siren' and arrival in Wellington and subsequent voyage of the `Jewess' and other ships; Jessie and children's arrival in Wellington and Daniel's coastal voyaging; the Munn's catering and accommodation establishments; 1848 earthquake; move to Napier. Also includes details of their children and their lives Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Published guide available.

Date: Jan 1855-Jun 1866, Jun-Jul 1887

By: Nelson, William, 1843-1932

Reference: MS-Papers-6795

Description: Transcript of diary or diaries kept by Nelson from 6 Jan 1855 to 3 Jun 1866 and three days in 1887 (3,4 Jun, 12 Jul). Generally Nelson briefly noted the weather, his main daily activity and occasionally made entries with more information. The diary is incomplete. Nelson describes his life in England prior to emigration on the `Devonshire' in 1863, describes the voyage, continues with his life in New Zealand, subsequent voyage to England in 1864 and his return in 1866. Poems, `Early decision', `Life is at best' by S W Partridge 10 May 1863 and `Self reliance' were at the end of the 1864 diary. Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 volume(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript with annotations (photocopy)

Date: 1776-1963

By: Wierzbicka, Cynthia Anne Ormond, 1913-1998

Reference: MS-Group-0025

Description: Comprises original diaries of Hannah Ormond and her daughter Ada 1859-1912, describing daily domestic activities, social occasions and life at Wallingford station and Tintagel, the Ormond family properties at Waipukurau and Napier. Also includes copies of Ormond family papers held in UK, and some personal correspondence of Cynthia Wierzbicka 1958-1963. Source of title - Supplied Relationship complexity - The Library also holds the original diaries of Hannah Ormond kept during the years 1858-1859 and 1864-1872. These were donated by Lady J Ormond in 1981 and have been catalogued separately at MS-1737 and MS-1738. A typed transcript of her journal 1864-1872 is also held at MS-1747 Arrangement: Organized by series Mrs Wierzbicka is the daughter of Ada Ormond and granddaughter of Hannah and John Davies Ormond. J D ormond was an important social and political figure during the early years of European settlement in the Hawke's Bay district. He owned large properties at Wallingford (near Waipukurau), Karamu, Woodville and Mahia, where he bred horses, sheep and poultry Quantity: 9 folder(s). 16 volume(s). 0.50 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss and typescripts (some photocopies) Finding Aids: Paper inventory which was previously available in reading room was removed on 15 December 2014. The only extra information it contains is a "Biographical sketch" which is available in "The master: J.D. Ormond of Wallingford" by Rosamund Rolleston (Wellington : Reed, 1980). A copy of the inventory is available in the staff backfile.. Provenance: Papers were collected by Ms Wierzbicka, daughter of Ada Ormond

Date: [1920-1938]

From: Ward, Louis Ernest, 1866-1938 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-7595-1

Description: Compilation of clippings, notes, summaries on New Zealand historical events from 1350; similar material on Taranaki and Hawke's Bay Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: List compiled by Ward in folder.

Date: 1953

By: Franklin, James Robert, 1883-1963

Reference: MSX-3470

Description: Franklin describes his life, from childhood in the Herbertville/Wimbledon areas, giving details of his family and other pioneer families in the district, farming practices and day to day events in these communities and on his families farm at Bloomfield. He comments on local personalities and developments, political events and describes his introduction of aircraft to the district. A photograph of Franklin is attached to one of the first pages of the manuscript. Source of title - cover title Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Holograph

Date: [1940-1950]

By: Isdale, Alistair Murray, 1911-2001

Reference: MS-Group-0997

Description: Unpublished manuscript, presumably by Isdale; title continues; `...war worn territory, land of much beauty, till now isolated'. Also letters from Hammond to Harry written from Thorntons Bay, Coromandel, listing New Zealand books held by Hammond, and giving biographical information about illustrator Miss L A Daff (1948). The history of northern Hawke's Bay begins before Maori arrived, covers the Maori history of the area, tells of the arrival of Europeans, the missioanries, settlement and farming, establishment of local government business and services, looks at the contemporary position of Maori in the area, tourism, schools and other aspects. The decorated cover has a photograph of the Carroll Memorial Hall, Waihirere, illustrations of Maori design and photograph of a vessel on the back cover Source of title - Transcribed Relationship complexity - See J G Wilson's `History of Hawke's Bay' with which Isdale was involved Quantity: 2 folder(s) (one in a case folder). 0.03 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph and typescript Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Purchased from Crows Nest Books, Hamilton, Apr 2001 The cover is illustrated in black and white ink and possibly pastel

Date: [1860-1880]

By: Brown, Cartwright, 1843-1923

Reference: Micro-MS-0955

Description: Two journals kept by Cartwright Brown when he was farming on leased land at Matapiro, Hawke's Bay, in the 1860s and later, at Cape Runaway, in the 1870s. The first one begins in London before his voyage to New Zealand, and includes a description of his journey; he described his daily routines but also has considerable entries describing the social and political life of the districts as well as farming. He worked on Major Whitmore's run and leased Matapiro run. The second volume includes a description of a visit to Switzerland in 1860, mares for Prince Arthur for 1867, list of letters received and sent, financial records, and then continues with diary entries from 16 Jul 1867 to 6 May 1879 in which he descirbes his daily routines etc. Brown stayed at Matapiro until 1869 when he was declared bankrupt. Until 1874, when he leased Whangaparaoa station at Cape Runaway, he worked in various situations including as a canteen keeper at copnstabulary outposts at Tarawera, Runanga and Opepe, helping other settlers at Flaxmere and managing a boiling down plant at Pakowhai Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph

Date: 1857-1859, 1879, 2009-2014

By: Powdrell, John Dutton, 1836-1883; Powdrell, Samuel Dutton, 1837-1919

Reference: ATL-Group-00128

Description: Collection comprises original and typescript copies of letters sent by John and Samuel Dutton Powdrell to their family members, between 1857 and 1859, and in 1879. Letters are sent from areas throughout Hawkes Bay, except letters written in 1879 that are sent from Kakaremea. Letters discuss the landscape and climate in New Zealand, conditions of settler life in Hawke's Bay (Ahuriri, Te Aute, Otawhao) and South Taranaki (Kakaramea), the cost of land and food, farming activities, and local or family news. John Dutton Powdrell also describes his voyage to New Zealand. Collection reference number and arrangement updated, December 2016. John Dutton Powdrell arrived in New Zealand from Cheshire, England, in January 1857. He found work as a farm cadet for Samuel Williams near Te Aute. Two of Powdrell's younger brothers, Samuel and Joseph, arrived in December 1858. Quantity: 6 folder(s). 0.75 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs, typescripts, and manuscript material.

Date: 1865-1919

By: Anderson, Philip Cuthbert, 1848-1932

Reference: qMS-0068-0069

Description: Anglican clergyman's reminiscences of voyage to New Zealand on board the `Ulcoats' in 1865 and life in New Zealand country districts, particularly Taradale and Akaroa; includes (l 258-290) a copy of his The Chatham Islands, Christchurch 1882, marked for republication with appendix to 2nd edition; also (l 606-664), reminiscences of Sir George Grey, Whitmore, William Russell and Donald McLean Source of title - Transcribed Other Titles - The Chatham Islands Quantity: 2 volume(s) (644 leaves). 0.04 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph, printed matter (photocopy, 37cm, brown buckram)

Date: 1859-1879

By: Williams family

Reference: Micro-MS-0829

Description: Mainly comprise letters from Mrs Jane Williams to her daughter Mrs Jane Elizabeth Williams providing family news, account of domestic life and social activities in Hawkes Bay Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s) (ca 600 pages). Physical Description: Positive microfilm

Date: 1990

From: New Zealand Society of Genealogists : 1990 Sesquicentennial Family Biography Competition collection

Reference: MS-Papers-4280-098

Description: The essay covers the period 1874-1946 and details the lives of Henry and Frances Millier (nee Bolwell) who arrived in Napier on the Bebington in 1874. They first settled at Clive on the property of Mr Ross. Includes a plan of the survey districts of Heretaunga and Clive 1890; and Millier-Bolwell family chart (1770s-1970s) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Published guide available. Photographs of Hastings Citizens Band, National Championships, Dannevirke, 1920s; Henry and Frances Millier, ca 1871; Agnes Millier with cousins, Florence and Cecelia Betley, ca 1894

Date: 1862-1892

By: Parsons, John, active 1852-1868

Reference: MS-Papers-1856

Description: Letters to brother-in-law, J Adams, in Nottingham, chiefly on family matters and daily farm life, with some comments on ploitics Source of title - Supplied J Parsons arrived from England in 1862, farmed at Woodlands, Hawke's Bay, and from 1882 at Manutahi, Taranaki Quantity: 1 folder(s) (39 pieces). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typed transcripts (photocopies)

Date: 1867-1892, 1949

By: White, G Marshall, 1863-1949

Reference: MS-Papers-2883

Description: Reminiscences and notes on Hawke's Bay, particularly Napier, originally intended for publication Accompanying material - Covering letter from donor Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph, typescript

Date: 1866-1872, 1905

By: Fountain, Alfred, 1837-1907

Reference: MS-0794

Description: Letters to his sister Fanny, 1866-1872, and to his cousin Charlie, 1905; with introductory notes by the donor J Tattersall, 1952 Quantity: 1 volume(s) (22 pages). Physical Description: Typescript (26 cm; blue linen)

Date: 21 Aug 1854-13 Aug 1858

From: Spencer, Raymond, 1941- : Family histories

Reference: MS-Papers-8297-01

Description: The diary of George Andrew Oliver was started on his passage with Fanny his wife from England to New Zealand, on the ship `Pudsey Dawson' in Aug 1854 and continued on after they settled in the Napier area. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss (photocopies) and typed transcript

Date: [1940-1950]

From: Isdale, Alistair Murray, 1911-2001: The Northern area; additional Hawke's Bay history

Reference: MSZ-0937

Description: The history of northern Hawke's Bay begins before Maori arrived, covers the Maori history of the area, tells of the arrival of Europeans, the missioanries, settlement and farming, establishment of local government business and services, looks at the contemporary position of Maori in the area, tourism, schools and other aspects. The decorated cover has a photograph of the Carroll Memorial Hall, Waihirere, illustrations of Maori design and photograph of a vessel on the back cover Arrangement: Loose papers from this volume at MS-Papers-7095 Quantity: 1 volume(s).