Maungaturoto

Date: 1925

From: Gooch, Mitchell and MacDiarmid Ltd :[Architectural plans. 1906-1995].

By: Atkins & Mitchell (Firm)

Reference: Plans-2002-058-050-067/068

Description: Includes floor plans, sections and elevations, as well as details of the strong room, and fittings in the banking chamber. Quantity: 2 plan(s). Physical Description: Ink drawings on waxed linen paper, sizes varying up 540 x 750 mm.

Date: 1939 - 1945 - 1940

From: Gooch, Mitchell and MacDiarmid Ltd :[Architectural plans. 1906-1995].

By: Mitchell & Mitchell (Firm)

Reference: Plans-2002-058-050-069/076

Description: Includes floor plans, roof plan, sections and elevations, as well as details of the strong room, banking chamber, and detail of front elevation, septic tank and water tank. Quantity: 8 plan(s). Physical Description: Ink drawings on tracing paper, sizes varying up 550 x 740 mm.

Date: n d

From: CORSO : Records

Reference: MS-Papers-1675-12/31G

Description: Includes files for Hawera, Hokitika, Huntly, Invercargill, Kaiapoi, Matamata, Masterton, Maungaturoto, and Morrinsville Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1982

Reference: Eph-B-OPERA-1982

Description: Includes programmes or fliers for: Saint Patrick's Operatic Society Inc. "The bells of Bruges". Kapiti Players Theatre Paraparaumu, 8-10 July 1982. Programme Stewart Macpherson's Stetson Productions proudly present "Evita"; a musical phenomenon. New Zealand 1982, starring Michele Breeze, David Weatherley, Jim Moriarty, Brent Brodie. Musical director David Fraser. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 10 March 1982. Programme (2 copies) VUW Muscial Society presents "Don't let's have a revolution today!", a new musical by Matthew Davidson. VUW Memorial Theatre, 5-7 August [1982]. Flier St Bernard's College Community presents "Paint your wagon", a musical play by Frederick Loewe and Alan Jay Lerner. Producer Neville Watson, musical director Peter Latimer. Little Theatre Lower Hutt, 7-10 July 1982. Flier New Zealand Opera Society. A recital of Baroque opera. [Wellington], 10 August 1982. Programme Opera-Technique sings hit from Sigmund Romberg's "Desert song". Musical coordinator Revel Rice. Wellington Savage Club Rooms, 18-19 September 1982. Flier Opera Workshop. "Seven deadly sins", by Kurt Weill / Bertolt Brecht, presented by the Opera Artists & technicians Guild of New Zealand in association with the National School of Ballet, 1982. Photocopied flier. Otamatea Repertory Theatre proudly presents "The sound of music", produced by Lachie McLean; choreography by Shirley Paul; musical direction by Christine Gunn. [1982]. Programme The Coasters Inc present Rodgers & Hammersteins "South Pacific", produced by Mandy Bolton; musical director Noel Signal; choreographer Mary Dacombe-Bird. November 1982. Programme (2 copies) Stewart Macpherson's Stetson Productions on behalf of 4444 Ltd in association with AGC and International Attractions Ltd proudly present John Hammil [and] Ellie Smith in "They're playing our song", by Neil Simon and Carol Bayer Sager. Directed by John Hammil; associate director Alyson Baker. New Zealand tour 1982. Booklet National Opera of New Zealand. "The turn of the screw". Director Raymond Hawthorne; conductor Juan Matteucci. Auckland and Wellington seasons, 1982. Programme Palmerston North Operatic Society in association with Hamilton Operatic Society ... proudly present "Annie", the spectacular new musical. Directed by Duncan Whiting, ... with Mia Mason or Jane Monaghan as "Annie". Opera House Palmerston North, 16 September - 2 October 1982. Programme (2 copies). Perkel Opera (Inc) in conjunction with R & W Hellaby Ltd presents "Carmen", by Bizet. VUW Theatre, 11-12 June 1982. Flier Wellington Teachers' College presents "Carmen". WTC Hall, Karori, 10-14 November 1982. Flier (2 copies) Quantity: 12 programmes and fliers. Physical Description: Photolithographs on booklets and fliers, sizes varying beneath 350 mm.

Date: 1995 - 2006

By: Koanga Gardens (Firm)

Reference: Eph-B-HORTICULTURE-Koanga

Description: Includes sales catalogues for Koanga Nursery, whose name changed to Koanga Gardens in October 1995. The Gardens are a retail outlet for the Koanga Institute which is involved in the collecting, saving and distribution NZ's heritage vegetable seeds and fruit trees. Quantity: 27 sales catalogues. Physical Description: Offset prints in catalogue booklets, sizes varying up to 275 x 220 mm. Provenance: Some items donated by Koanga Gardens in 2007. One purchased in 2016.

Date: 1863-1896 [2014]

By: Massey, John, 1818-1896

Reference: MS-Group-2365

Description: 19 letters written by John Massey from Maungaturoto to his family in England. Accompanying the letters are transcriptions and notes written by two of his great grandchildren Meg Sutton and Richard Maxfield Massey. The notes identify family members and connections between them, including Bestwicks and whether or not they are related to John Massey's wife Sarah Ellen Massey (nee Bestwick). One partial letter describes arriving in Auckland from England [1863]. The following letters are dated 1872 and then 1882-1890. They are addressed to various family members who are living at Grantham, Hopedale and Alstonefield. Letters discuss decision to settle in Northland, surveying and purchasing of land through the Homestead Act, hunting, bush clearing, building of house, and farming of crops and livestock. Includes mention of sheep dipping, possibility of a farmers co-operative, railroad, and prices fetched for wool, meat, and dairy. Also talks about family illnesses, deaths, and marriages. Gives news about his four sons and describes a party held for his 71st birthday. Massey asks for news of family and friends in England and writes that he will send stamps and money orders in order that his family can write back to him. Often includes religious quotes. Included with the letters is a sketch of Hope Farm at Maungaturoto where many of the letters were written from. The pencil sketch shows a farmhouse and other buildings, fenced paddocks, and trees. It is undated and the artist is unknown. Also includes one letter from John's cousin Harriett Bestwick to John's sister Rebecca, [ca 1885] and part of one letter from one of John's sons, dated 1895. Source of title - Supplied by Library Quantity: 2 folder(s). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, Typescripts Provenance: Donated by Richard Maxfield Massey, great grandson of John Massey Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Richard Maxfield Massey, Auckland, Oct 2014 Sketch of Hope Farm house and land

Date: 2007 - 2014

By: Koanga Gardens (Firm)

Reference: Eph-A-HORTICULTURE-Koanga

Description: Includes sales catalogues for Koanga Nursery, whose name changed to Koanga Gardens in October 1995. The Gardens are a retail outlet for the Koanga Institute which is involved in the collecting, saving and distribution NZ's heritage vegetable seeds and fruit trees. Quantity: 12 sales catalogues. Physical Description: Offset prints in catalogue booklets, 210 x 145 mm. Provenance: Donated by Koanga Gardens in 2007-2014.

Date: 1848-1961

From: Church of England in New Zealand Auckland Diocese : Church registers

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-19-12

Description: Registers of St Mark's, Paparoa, 1874-1927; Whakapirau, Paparoa, 1848-1928; Paparoa Parish, Maungawai, Hakarau, Kaiwaka, Tara, 1871-1933; Paparoa, Kaiwaka, Hakwara, Maungawai, 1954-1961; Parengarena, Te Kao (incl Oriwa), 1868-1924; Peria Mangonui (maori), 1867-1924; Public Institutions, Rev E C Budd, 1915-1928 Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1912

By: Oldham, Alfred, 1831-1919

Reference: MS-Papers-6423

Description: The recollections contain an account of Oldham's experiences as a farmer, flax manufacturer and lay preacher. Includes an editorial note by the donor who retyped the recollections from an earlier typescript. Oldham was born and grew up in Nottingham. He emigrated to New Zealand in 1859 and initially farmed at Mangawai, Maungatroto and Paparoa in Northland. A Methodist lay preacher, he conducted services in this district before an official Methodist circuit was established. He became involved in the manufacture of flax matting and in ca 1880 moved to Tuakau in Waikato where he ran a flax factory for about 18 years before retiring to Auckland. He also served as a lay preacher on the Pukekohe and Auckland Methodist circuits. Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Mr L Hampton (great-grandson), Hamilton, 1998

Date: 1955 - 1959

Reference: Eph-A-ATHLETICS-1959

Description: Includes: New Zealand Senior Track and Field Championships 1959. Memorial Park Palmerston North, 6-7 March 1959. Official programme (2 copies) Westport Amateur Athletic and Cycling Club. Mahar Cup Meeting, between the Amateur Athletic and Cycling Clubs of Greymouth, Westport, Marlborough, Nelson. Victoria Square Westport, 17 January 1959. Official programme Wellington Provincial Track & Field Championships, and Wellington Provincial Hard Track Cycling Championships. Trafalgar Park, Nelson, 20-21 February 1959. Official programme (2 copies) Seventh Taranaki Post-Primary Schools' Athletic Championship Meeting. Rugby Park, 21 March 1959. Souvenir programme Centennial of Kaiwaka, 1859-1959. Athletic meeting sponsored by the Kaiwaka & Maungaturoto Athletic Clubs. 4 April 1959. Souvenir programme Quantity: 5 album(s). Physical Description: Offset print on programmes, sizes varying under 250 mm.

Date: 1974

From: Robinson, Bernard Jim, 1932-2001 :Photographs of New Zealand hotels, townscapes and railway scenes

Reference: PAColl-7847-3

Description: Photographs of North Island hotels and townscapes, taken in 1974 by Bernard Jim Robinson. Most of the photographs were taken in Auckland, Northland and Waikato. Arrangement: Negatives at 35mm-47951 to 47953, 48012 to 48021, and 48023 to 48026 Quantity: 65 colour original photographic print(s).

Date: 17 Jan 1946

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-04691-G

Description: Aerial photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative 1/2 plate 4.75 x 6.5 inches

Date: 4 Apr 1955

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-37894-F

Description: Aerial photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, 1/2 plate

Date: 4 Apr 1955

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-37893-F

Description: Aerial photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, 1/2 plate

Date: 4 Apr 1955

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-37897-F

Description: Aerial photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, 1/2 plate

Date: Jan 1955

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-36751-F

Description: Aerial photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Other - Note on negative sleeves reads: Trewin Brothers Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, 1/2 plate

Date: 4 Apr 1955

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-37895-F

Description: Aerial photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, 1/2 plate

Date: 4 Apr 1955

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-37888-F

Description: Aerial photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, 1/2 plate

Date: 4 Apr 1955

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-37892-F

Description: Aerial photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, 1/2 plate

Date: Jan 1955

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-36750-F

Description: Aerial photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Other - Note on negative sleeves reads: Trewin Brothers Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, 1/2 plate