Waipara River

Date: Between 1949 and 1952

From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 :Photographs of New Zealand geology, geography, and the Maori history of Horowhenua

Reference: PA1-o-004

Description: "Illustrating geological observations, Vol 4". Black & white photographs of geological aspects of NZ. Includes details of structure & stratigraphy in the Otaki formation at Forest Lakes Road near Manakau, Horowhenua; geomorphological and geological notes on the Paremata area, Porirua Harbour, shoreline features on the eastern side of Wellington Harbour; features of Turakina, Waitotara and Castlecliff; NZ Geological Survey Staff Conference, Invercargill (April 25-May 6, 1950) with trips to Mataura Valley, Otamita River Valley, Bluff, Waiau River; visit to the Otaihanga tertiary outlier; features of the Wellington fault and escarpments (several images taken at different periods between 1949 and 1952); features of the Brocken Range and Kaiwhata Valley, East Wairarapa; geological notes on the Bay of Plenty area (December 7-14, 1950), including the causeway over the Waimapu Estuary at Tauranga, Mount Maunganui, Whakatane, Pohutaroa Rock; The Royal Society of NZ Science Congress, Christchurch (May 14-24, 1951), including an image of those attending the congress, with names (p 27); geological excursion to the Manawatu Gorge (November 24-25 1951); features of Rimutaka railway tunnels (Feb 1952); features of the south-east Wairarapa including Dry River and Ruakokopatuna Valleys, Eastern Palliser Bay and the Putangirua Pinnacles; NZ Geological Survey Staff Conference, Wellington (30 April-7 May 1952), with group photo of those attending, with names (p 41).

Date: 1924

From: Panoramic photographs of New Zealand taken by R P Moore

By: Moore, Robert Percy, 1881-1948

Reference: PA6-134

Description: Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 1894

By: Temple, Edwyn Frederick (Capt), 1835-1921

Reference: A-196-007

Description: View looking up a shallow stream towards a rocky bush-clad gorge and distant hills. Two dying beech trees flank the stream. Probably shows the upper reaches of the Waipara River See Acland, L.G.D. The Early Canterbury Runs, p. 280-283 for further information about Horsely Down Inscriptions: Title and date from mount, detached and discarded. Inscribed on back on discarded frame: "South Waipara was southern boundary of Horsley Doyon and Malbrook Lance (i.e. Horsely Down, owned by Mallock and Lance), painted by Capt E. F. Temple 1894." Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on paper 263 x 187 mm Provenance: Purchase: Antique Fair, 1967

Date: 1848

From: Mantell, Walter Baldock Durrant 1820-1895 :[Sketchbook, no. 3] 1848-1849

Reference: E-334-086

Description: Shows a map of the coastline with the following labelled rivers emptying into the sea: Hurunui, Te Kawa, Waipara, Te Kohai (two branches), Akaaka, Rakahuri, Kaiapoi, Kawari, Korotuaheka, W[ai]makariri, Puhererekanui, Otaroro [the Avon River, fed by] Wairarapa, Waimaru, Rakipawa. The Estuary is described as Opawa. Also shows Waiau, Motunau Island, Port Cooper, Port Levy (spelt Levi) and Pigeon Bay. A track is marked along the beach from Hurunui River mouth to Te Kawa, with short sea voyages noting approximate mileage to Waipara, Kaiapoi, with the pa indicated, Waimakariri, the Estuary, and Port Cooper. The position of Deans' settlement at Riccarton is also noted Likely to have been compiled from information from Maori accompanying Mantell in his travels Other Titles - 30th October Inscriptions: Recto - centre right - Oct. 30 Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil, 120 x 200 mm

Date: 14 May 2014

From: Nassella tussock battle, Canterbury 1946-1990: Plant pest control oral history project

By: McLellan, Dudley Wallace, 1929-

Reference: OHInt-1388-01

Description: Interview with Dudley McLellan by Chris Macann, recorded on 14 May 2014 in Amberley. Topics covered in the interview include: family; childhood; education; farm work; herd testing; surveying; working for North Canterbury Nassella Tussock Board; marriage; unions; grubbing and grubbing gangs; rangers; health and safety; spraying; afforestation; recruiting in Fiji and Tonga; worker incidents; becoming Operations Manager on the North Canterbury Nassella Tussock Board; Interdepartmental Committee on Nassella Tussock; Nassella Tussock Act 1978; end of Board; pay; and helicopters. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 Interview(s). 7 digital sound recording(s). 1 digital image(s) photograph of interviewee. 8 Electronic document(s) abstract and document with image of interviewee. 1 printed abstract(s) includes agreement form and supporting documentation. 4 compact disc(s). Search dates: 14/05/2014

Date: 1860 - 1866

From: Haast family: Collection

By: Haast, Johann Franz Julius von, 1822-1887

Reference: C-097-138

Description: Cross sectional/panoramic view of the land formations between Okuku Creek (on far left) and Mt Cass (far right). Named features: Okuku Creek, Okuku Range, two unidentified creeks, Birdseye Creek, Burnt Hut Hill, southern continuation of Mt Hamilton, Bobies Creek, Mt Brown, South Downs, River Waipara, Mt Cass, East P. Ocean. Includes compass bearings and text below the drawing. Inscriptions: Recto - above image - Title Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour and ink, 130 x 665 mm