Son of John Lundon (1828?-1899). Defence counsel at the trial of Rua Kenana in 1916, at the Supreme Court, Auckland. (NZ Biogs 1957, Vol 2, p.68). Wrote letter from Cheltenham, Auckland, in 1928.
Lundon, John Raphael, 1868-1957
Copy negatives of images labelled Lundon, Pleasants, Bird and Education Dept, relating ...
Date: [ca 1910s-ca 1930s]
From: Binney, Judith Te Tomairangi o te Aroha (Dame), 1940-2011: Collection
By: Pleasants, E T, active 1978
Reference: 35mm-100316-100323
Description: Negative strips with 29 copy negatives of images (a letter, a diagram, people and scenes) relating to Rua Kenana and Maungapohatu. Original images taken circa 1910-1920s, one by E T Pleasants. Binney labelled this set: "a) Lundon material, b) John Turner photo, c) E T Pleasants photo. d) Education Dept, Bird diagram.". 'Bird' diagram is dated 1914 and probably relates to William Bird. Lundon images are of letters. Accompanying material - Original negative sleeves held at PAColl-9928-38. Relationship complexity - Some images may be published in Judith Binney et al, Mihaia: The prophet Rua Kenana and his community at Maungapohatu (Wellington, N.Z. : Oxford University Press, c1979). Quantity: 8 b&w copy negative(s) 35mm and 120 strips with 29 images. Physical Description: Film negatives, 35mm and 120
Index cards - Lundon papers relating to the trial of Rua Kenana
From: Binney, Judith Te Tomairangi o te Aroha (Dame), 1940-2011: Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-11115-028
Description: Index cards recording research on the Lundon papers relating to the 1916 trial of Rua Kenana. Quantity: 1 box(es).
Index cards - Rua Kenana
From: Binney, Judith Te Tomairangi o te Aroha (Dame), 1940-2011: Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-11115-030
Description: Index cards relating to Rua Kenana research. The original card drawer was labelled "Rua - chapter IV" and "Rua - revision and articles". Quantity: 1 box(es).
Ruscoe, I H (Mr), fl 1973 :Photographs relating to the trial of Rua Kenana
Date: 1916
By: Suckling, Walter, active 1860s-1880s; Wilkinson, Percy Russell, -1954; Ruscoe, I H (Mr), active 1973
Reference: PA1-o-358
Description: Photographs taken during the trial of Rua Kenana in 1916 at the Supreme Court in Auckland. Includes portraits of people associated with Rua and the trial, and most of the photographs were taken outside the Supreme Court. Photographer unidentified, except for a two-part panorama of Maungapohatu Pa, probably taken by Percy R Wilkinson, a surveyor sent in by the police to gather evidence for them A label at the back of the album advertises Walter Suckling (as the publisher?) It is understood that a number of similar photograph albums of the trial were created. Rua Kenana was accused of using seditious language, counselling others to murder or disable the police, and resisting arrest. He received the sentence of one year's hard labour followed by 18 months' imprisonment. Inscriptions: Album page - Frontispiece - To my old friend - - Hare Hongi. Commemorating the longest trial ever held in this country - with very best wishes. Percy R Wilkinson. Kai huri whenua. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Small fawn cloth-covered album, with stamped label `V.P.K. snaps'; 8 x 11 cm
Murphy, Elizabeth, fl 1976 :Photographs relating to the trial of Rua Kenana
Date: 1916
By: Suckling, Walter, active 1860s-1880s; Wilkinson, Percy Russell, -1954; Murphy, Elizabeth, active 1976
Reference: PA1-o-357
Description: Photographs taken during the trial of Rua Kenana in 1916 at the Supreme Court in Auckland. Includes portraits of people associated with Rua and the trial. Most of the images were taken outside the Supreme Court. Photographer unidentified. A label at the back of the album advertises Walter Suckling (as the publisher?). One view is a two-part panorama of Maungapohatu, probably taken by surveyor Percy R. Wilkinson It is understood that a number of similar photograph albums of the trial were created. Rua was accused of using seditious language, counselling others to murder or disable the police, and resisting arrest. He received the sentence of one year's hard labour followed by 18 months' imprisonment. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Similar album at PA1-o-358 Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Small fawn cloth-covered album, with stamped label `V.P.K. snaps'; 8 x 11 cm
Defence counsel John Lundon and Rua Kenana standing outside the Supreme Court, Auckland
Date: 1916
From: Murphy, Elizabeth, fl 1976 :Photographs relating to the trial of Rua Kenana
Reference: PA1-o-357-03
Description: Rua Kenana and defence counsel John Raphael (Jerry) Lundon outside the Supreme Court, Auckland. Photographed in 1916 at the trial of Rua Kenana, by an unidentified photographer. Inscriptions: Album page - beneath image - Mr. J. Lundon & Rua Kenena Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 5.5 x 8 cm, mounted on album page
Election loss
Date: 1928
From: Coates, Joseph Gordon, 1878-1943 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-1785-184
Description: Inward and outward correspondence; most correspondents identified and entered in the Name field. Also includes letters from Julian K[?], Cosworthy, Ashburton and Capt Bertichochner at the New Zealand Herald. Quantity: 1 folder(s).