Dogs - Taxation - New Zealand

Date: May 1898

By: Dawes, Charles Peet, 1867-1947

Reference: PAColl-0344

Description: Photographs relating to the Dog Tax Rebellion, also known as the Dog Tax War, taken May 1898 in Rawene by Charles P Dawes. The photographs show troops lined up and posing with rifles, a group of men in uniform in front of tents, and a group of Maori civilians laying down arms. In May 1898 Hokianga was the scene of the 'Dog Tax Rebellion' which arose when the Mahurehure hapu of Ngapuhi tribe refused to pay a dog tax instituted by the local county council. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 3 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Mounted photographic prints

Date: May 1898

By: Barrett, Fenwick, 1908-1996; Dawes, Charles Peet, 1867-1947

Reference: PA-Group-00045

Description: Photographs relating to the Dog Tax Rebellion, or Dog Tax War, Rawene, taken 1898 by photographer Charles Dawes. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Arrangement: Negatives at 1/2-018754 to 1/2-018755, 1/2-018757 to 1/2-18758, 1/2-018760. Old file prints at PAColl-1759. Quantity: 4 b&w copy negative(s). Physical Description: Film negatives

Date: [ca 1800-1850], 1898

By: Osborne, John D, active 1978

Reference: MS-Papers-11789

Description: Comprises copies of ships' logs made by American whalers and Royal Navy ships at Mercury Bay and Coromandel, including information compiled by Osborne; also letter of thanks to Dr Erson re his role in the Dog Tax War at Rawene (1898) Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 folder(s) (19 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs, mss (photocopies)

Date: 06 April 1969

From: Open Country Sound Recordings

Reference: OHInt-0002/256

Description: Confessions of a Dog Tax Collector by Jack Meads recalls some experiences while he was employed by the Borough Council as dog tax collector. Mrs Jean Fearon of Lower Hutt tells us that while many farmers' families used horses as a means of transport, her family used bicycles. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Wellington Interviewer(s) - Jim Henderson, presenter Interviewer(s) - Maurice King, reader Venue - NZBC Studios, Wellington Accompanying material - Script at MS-Papers-1239, folder 82 Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHT5-0261 Quantity: 1 5" reel(s). 1 event(s). 14 Minutes Duration.

Date: 1898

From: New Zealand Graphic & Ladies Journal

By: Hunter, Ashley John Barsby, 1854-1932

Reference: PUBL-0163-1898-001

Description: New Zealand premier Richard John Seddon standing in suit and top hat to the right, a label marked 'Dog tax' in his right hand. Behind him, to the left, a Maori man makes threatening gestures, while a fierce chained dog leaps towards him, snarling. A fenced whare and cabbage tree are in the left background. Refers to strained relations between Maori and the New Zealamd government and to a proposal for a tax on dog ownership, which would affect many Maori. Item not sighted. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Wood engraving

Date: 1898

From: Glen, F (Rev), fl 1995 :Photographs

Reference: 1/2-146753-F

Description: Government force under Colonel Newall, during a drill at Rawene, Hokianga, 1898. Photographer unidentified. Source of descriptive information - Notes on file print. Quantity: 1 b&w copy negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative

Date: [ca 1975-1995]

From: Binney, Judith Te Tomairangi o te Aroha (Dame), 1940-2011: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-11115-064

Description: Contains drafts, notes, photocopied documents relating to Tai Tokerau research on the Hokianga dog tax war, Aperahama Taonui and other projects. Quantity: 1 box(es).