Court decisions and opinions

Date: 1967

By: Patterson, John Kenneth, 1914-2005

Reference: MapColl-834.1gbc/1967/Acc.31194

Description: Plans from the Strongman Mine Committee of Inquiry, 1967, from the chairman, lawyer and senior magistrate Mr Patterson. Index of miners' working places at the time of the accident. List names of those on day shift and night shift. Identifies position of persons killed in the mine on the plan, their names and the injuries they died from. Identifies structural elements of the mine, for example stoppings, air crossings, goaf areas, elevations, falls. Plan shows where at least nineteen people died. Removed from donor's study after the sale of his house Quantity: 2 map(s). 1.90 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Diazo photoprint, scale indeterminable, 56.8 x 77.5 cm Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - Plans of Strongman Mine, 1967.

Date: 1900 - 1974

By: Elder, Norman Lascelles, 1896-1974

Reference: MapColl-832.4399gbbd/[19--?]/Acc.37574

Description: A base map, Plan of Section 23 Ngarara, Kaitawa S.D. Block III, near Waikanae, has been used to name fields belonging to the Elder family farm. Boundaries of the fields are marked on the base map with acreages and a few include the name H. Elder. The site of the Elder family home is marked. The property has the Waikanae River, Wellington and Manawatu Railway, and the Hutt-Waikanae Road as boundaries. A sum total of acreages was handwritten on the base map, Other names of landowners included are C.C.H., W.H. Field, Beachams. Title handwritten on reverse of map Waimahoe is the name of N.L. Elder's farm and the annotations believed to have been made by a family member Base map: Plan of Section 23 Ngarara, Kaitawa S.D. Block III Quantity: 1 map(s). 6 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Pencil on photostatic copy, scale indeterminable, 45.6 x 62 cm. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - MS Papers 0699.

Date: 1900 - 1950

Reference: MapColl-832.4399gbbd/[19--?]/Acc.43552

Description: Survey map of proposed fishermen's reserve in Waikanae, comprising 11 one acre lots adjoining two proposed roads, south-east of the Waikanae River and parallel to the ocean. Surrounding the proposed reserve is Kapiti III block, no. 74, 63-6. The river's path to the ocean, a temporary channel, existing bank, bank protection and proposed diversion also shown. The Estate of Hannah Field and the property of W H Field are named. Stamp at bottom right: L&S series 11, sub-no. 25. Related to map of smae title, IRN 742048, but shows a smaller area and has less detail. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). 6 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Ink and colourwash on dressed linen, scale [1:6 336], 43.3 x 41.8 cm. Provenance: Dept of Lands and Survey Processing information: The expression of date corrected in the call number to reflect both unknown dacade and year.

Date: 1900-1979

From: Pacific Manuscripts Bureau : Records of the Pacific Area

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-08-1254

Description: Administration records of the court, judgements of the criminal tribunal at Port Vila, decrees and decisions of the Court President; conferences and proceedings; Correspondence in English and French. Source of title - Transcribed Relationship complexity - See also Micro-MS-Coll-08-1145 The Joint Court of the New Hebrides was set up in 1906 under the Condominion of France and Great Britain. The court consisted of a judge from each of the powers under a neutral president, appointed by the King of Spain. The President also appointed the other court officials. Civil and criminal suits between Europeans were tried in the national court of the defendant or accused. The Joint Court tried land cases and civil and criminal cases between Ni-Vanuatua or between Ni-Vanuatua and Europeans, as well as offences against the Convention of the Condominion. The Joint Court was replaced by the Supreme Court of Vanuatu in 1978. Quantity: 17 microfilm reel(s). Finding Aids: See http://rspas.anu.edu.au/pambu/. Printed inventory also available. Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Purchase, PMB, 2006

Date: [ca 1920-1980]

By: Patterson, John Kenneth, 1914-2005

Reference: MS-Group-0940

Description: Papers of a lawyer and senior magistrate, who practised in Reefton, and then in the Hutt Valley. They comprise notes and records of decisions and cases heard before him, partnership and legal papers, and the records of the Strongman Mine Committee of Inquiry, 1967, which Mr Patterson chaired. Also included are papers and notes of his father, the lawyer, Isaac Patterson, who lived in Reefton and specialised in mining law. Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 98 folder(s). 1.90 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs, mss, typescipts, printed matter. Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donation, Mr J K Patterson, 2000 Transfers: To Cartographic Collection - Plans of Strongman Mine, 1967..

Date: 1882, 1883

By: Carson, Thomas H, active 1882

Reference: MS-Papers-3504

Description: Legal opinion re the will of W B Rhodes and the Highland Park estate. Includes cutting re Rhodes v Rhodes (Miss Mary Ann Rhodes, appellant), Jan 1883 Quantity: 1 folder(s) (7 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres.

Date: 1904

By: Field, William Hughes, 1861-1944; Wylde, Henry James, 1850?-1933; Grover, Raymond Frank, 1931-2019

Reference: MapColl-832.4397gbbd/1904/Acc.36351

Description: Cadastral map of part of George Street and Bryce Street, Shannon, showing the surveyed section of George Street that is to be closed under the Public Works Act, highlighted green. Shows immediately surrounding blocks with numbered sections, those visible are all owned by James Wallace (465-469 and 439, 440, 444, 446, 448 and 450). Map signed by HJ Wylde, Authorised surveyor, 2 Dec 1904. Ink annotation on map declaring Horowhenua Council Council chairman authority for road closure (unsigned). Other Titles - Mount Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). 6 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on dressed linen, scale [1:1 584], 47 x 51.2 cm. Provenance: Donated by Raymond Grover.

Date: 1909

By: Seaton & Sladden (Firm); Elder, Norman Lascelles, 1896-1974

Reference: MapColl-832.4399gbbd/1909/Acc.37560

Description: Survey plan of Ngarara West 'C', Block 10, parts Sections 13 and 14, Kaitawa Survey District, near Waikanae. Part 13, (comprised of two areas, one over 20 acres and one over 1 acre), and Part 14 (over 24 acres) are highlighted. A section of the Waikanae - Hutt Road borders Part 13. William Field is shown as the owner of block 15 and another unidentified block. Norman Elder is shown as the owner of block 8 and two other unidentified blocks. Section boundaries are indicated. Signed: 'Seaton & Sladden, Feb 2nd 1909.' Pt. 14 includes pencil annotation '(21-1-4-) [acres] new area'. Includes other pencil annotations and lines and two dotted blue ink lines with arrows pointing northwest. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). 6 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Ink on dressed linen, part coloured, scale [1:2 376], 50.8 x 50.4 cm.

Date: 1892

By: Field, Henry Augustus, 1852-1899; Elder, Norman Lascelles, 1896-1974

Reference: MapColl-832.4399gbbd/[ca.1892]/Acc.37571

Description: Survey plan of subdivision Ngarara West 'A', number 2, Kaitawa Survey District, near Waikanae. Native Land Court District of Wellington, order in favour of Mia Tuhata. Shows the boundaries of the subdivision, the Wellington Manawatu railway line, unnamed roads, the Waikanae River. Topographical information includes: Te Rere trig, swamp, bush, open areas and two named streams - Wai Mahoe and Tanginui. Signed by Chief surveyor, 1897. Written on map: OP12553; ML1491; 18250; 24520; WD1106. Field book number no.1586; pages 75-86. 'Entered on CGR Map by JG Wilson, 8.5.[18]92'. Map drawn on Lands & Survey template. Quantity: 1 map(s). 6 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Photographic copy, scale [1:7 920], 45.5 x 50.8 cm.

By: Field, William Hughes, 1861-1944; Grover, Raymond Frank, 1931-2019

Reference: MapColl-832.4399gbbd/[19-?]/Acc.39079

Description: Survey map of proposed fishermen's reserve in Waikanae, comprising 11 one acre lots adjoining two proposed roads, east of the Waikanae River and parallel to the ocean. Surrounding the proposed reserve is Kapiti III block, no. 73, 74, 63-66, and part of Kaitawa Block IX, no. 9-13. The river's path to the ocean, a temporary channel, the other river course, existing bank, piling, bank protection and proposed diversion also shown. An ink annotation shows where bank is to be protected. Names on properties include Watson Brothers, T Fletcher, M W Donovan, Estate of Hannah Field, W H Field, Mr Donovan's house. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). 6 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Ink and colourwash on dressed linen, 47.9 x 43.6 cm. Provenance: Donated by Ray Grover Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - WH Field papers.

Date: 1920

By: Sladden, Pavitt & Dyett (Firm); Elder, Norman Lascelles, 1896-1974

Reference: MapColl-832.47gbb/1920/Acc.37815

Description: Plan of named paddocks with acreages in the vicinity of the upper Waikanae River between the Mangakotukutuku Stream and the Manganui Creek. Flood gates are marked. Rivers and some roads have been added in biro. Pencilled additions indicate cliffs, a ridge, a surveyor's peg, a fighting pa, Donahue trig or camp. A woolshed, yards and a whare are marked. Names of landowners include Ross, Scott, Stubbings, Clifton, Austin, Jones, Bailey, Love, Shaw, Blucher. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). 6 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Ink and pencil on parchment, coloured, scale [1:1 7920], 70.1 x 53.4 cm. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - MS Papers 0699.

Date: 25 Jun 1845-17 Jul 1855, 17 Dec 1861-6 Jul 1872, 15 Jan 1938

By: Richards, Robert, -1847

Reference: MS-Group-1487

Description: Correspondence from Robert Richards to his family in Rio de Janeiro and England. Richards describes the war in the Bay of Plenty against Hone Heke during and after the cutting down of the flagstaff at Kororareka. He gives details of the British response to this event and about the key players involved. Also includes newspaper clippings and legal documents following the death of Robert Richards in 1847 and legal documents relating to the management of land in New Zealand by overseas owners. Quantity: 2 folder(s). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, Mss (photocopies), transcripts, typed transcripts Processing information: Material underwent conservation treatment in 2013, which required reprocessing into new folders - old reference was MS-Papers-8523-01 and 02. New reference is fMS-Papers-11558-1 and 2

Date: 1967

By: Patterson, John Kenneth, 1914-2005

Reference: MapColl-834.1gbc/1967/Acc.31199

Description: Plans from the Strongman Mine Committee of Inquiry, 1967, from the chairman, lawyer and senior magistrate Mr Patterson. Shows scene of explosion, position of persons killed, path and direction of explosion waves, stoppings, air crossings, goaf areas, elevations and falls. Shows index of miners working places. Annotated highlight (from manuscript map) of path of explosion waves. Removed from donor's study after the sale of his house Quantity: 1 map(s). 1.90 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Diazo photoprint, scale [1:792], 57 x 77.5 cm Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - MS Group 0940, Plans of Strongman Mine, 1967.

Date: 1908

By: Field, William Hughes, 1861-1944; Makara County (N.Z.). County Council; Richmond, Robert Richardson, 1865-1916; Grover, Raymond Frank, 1931-2019

Reference: MapColl-832.47983gmbd/1908/Acc.37990

Description: Cadastral map of the area of Titahi Bay from Ohangahao Creek along the coastline to Rocky Bay, in Block 11 Paikakariki [i.e. Paekakakriki] Survey District, Section 110 Porirua District, in Makara County. Some numbered sections include acreages and boundary measurements and adjoin the Titahi Creek and College Reserve. Terrace and Lambley roads are named as are Richard, Whanake and Te Hiko streets which are intersected by John Street. Includes Bay Drive which intersects with the road from Porirua. A road reserve along the coast includes details of limit line of road reserved by special grant as on D.P. 1072, also eastern limit line of road reserved by special grant one hundred feet from high water mark. Includes sites of houses, sheds, a boat shed and the Titahi Bay Club building which is also shown in a diagram. This diagram shows the encroachment onto the public road. A note states that it has a concrete floor. Cook Strait is named. Other Titles - Plan of part section 110 Porirua District Signature of R. R. Richmond above the title Note on map states: Lambley Road, Richard St., Whanake St. and Te Hiko St. are now extended northwards to give access to College Reserve as required by Special grant No. 63 p. 141 Scale of main map not given. Scale of diagram [1:1 584] Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). 6 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on dressed linen, coloured, scales vary, 69.6 x 70.5 cm. on sheet 77 x 76.5 cm. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - Field, William Hughes, 1861-1944 - papers -73-128.

Date: 1906

By: Field, William Hughes, 1861-1944; Seaton & Sladden (Firm); Grover, Raymond Frank, 1931-2019

Reference: MapColl-832.4399gbbd/[1906]/Acc.37564

Description: Survey plan of Ngarara West 'A', Kaitawa Survey District, Waikanae. Block numbers include Ngarara West 'A' 1, 6, 8-11, 56-59. Block 6 has a red border and is owned by Ematini Enoka and Enoka Hohepa (over 476 acres). Block 59 has a green border and is owned by Watene Te Nehu and 6 others (over 217 acres). It includes the note 'undivided interest of executor Hannah Field'. A third, small property (5 acres) has a blue border and is beside the Wellington Manawatu railway line. A section of the Waikanae River borders Ngarara West A no. 6 and no. 59. Shows part of the Muaupoko A no.1. land block. Signed: 'Compiled by Seaton & Sladden, 13/2/06.' See second copy Acc.37565. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). 6 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Ink on dressed linen, part coloured, scale [1:7 920], 46.5 x 51.1 cm. Provenance: Donated by Raymond Grover.

Date: 1892

By: Field, William Hughes, 1861-1944; Field, Henry Augustus, 1852-1899; Grover, Raymond Frank, 1931-2019

Reference: MapColl-832.4399gbbd/1892/Acc.37570

Description: Survey plan of Ngarara West "A", no. 47 (area 66 acres, 1 rood), Block 9, Kaitawa Survey District, near Waikanae. Property runs adjacent to the Wellington-Manawatu railway line and is close to a section of the Waikanae River, and borders Ngarara West A no. 48, and Ngarara West C no. 11 and 12. Pencil annotation: 'L.T. W 2/67'. Other Titles - Block 9 Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). 6 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Ink on dressed linen, part coloured, scale [1:7 920], 35.5 x 21.7 cm. Provenance: Donated by Raymond Grover on 10 January 1970 Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - Field, William Hughes, 1861-1944, papers - 73-128.

Date: 1967

By: Patterson, John Kenneth, 1914-2005

Reference: MapColl-834.1gbc/1967/Acc.31198

Description: Plans from the Strongman Mine Committee of Inquiry, 1967, from the chairman, lawyer and senior magistrate Mr Patterson. Plan drawn from measurements by F.W.J. Munden. Shows floor to roof plan, where shots blown through, shot wires, shot near rib, cavity in face, hole full of stonedust and drill holes. Removed from donor's study after the sale of his house Second copy at 834.1gbc/1967/Acc.31195 Quantity: 1 map(s). 1.90 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Diazo photoprint, scale [ca. 1:792], 37.5 x 52 cm Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - MS Group no. 0940, Plans of Strongman Mine, 1967.

Date: [1880-1966]

By: Young, Bennett & Company

Reference: MS-Group-1099

Description: Comprises legal documents relating to the Wellington law firms Travers and Ollivier and T Young which became Young, Bennett and Co. The records include partnership and other contracts and agreements, accounts and wage books and opinion books. Source of title - Supplied Relationship complexity - See also 73-122, 75-046, and MS-Papers-0498 Young, Bennett & Co began as Travers and Ollivier and T Young with various changes of partnership until the former became Brown, Dean and Neave-Neave & Courtney and amalgamated with Young to become Young, Neave and Courtney eventually becoming Young, Bennett & Co. This partnership also changed, eventually becoming Young, Swan, McKay & Co, and in 2002 is Kensington Swan. Quantity: 15 folder(s). 6 volume(s). 0.30 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss and typescripts Finding Aids: The Back file has a detailed listing of the various partnerships which led up to Young, Bennett & Co.

Date: 1933-1976

By: Hill, Tobias McGlinchy, 1915-1977

Reference: MS-Group-0427

Description: Some personal papers, and papers relating to his trade union activities, particularly with the Lyttelton and New Zealand Waterside Workers' and the NZ Fire Brigades Employees' Unions; includes material on the 1951 Waterfront Dispute, copies of the `Transport Worker' 1921-1949, rule books and Waterfront Tribunal papers Source of title - Supplied Other Titles - New Zealand Transport Worker (Periodical) Relationship complexity - See also related papers in Trade Union History Project (MS-Group-0202) Arrangement: Listed by boxes; however there is a detailed description of contents in preliminary list. Photographs in box 8. Toby Hill was a trade union activist in the NZ Waterside Union and was involved in the 1951 Waterfront Dispute. He later became President of the Wellington Trades Council and acted as Secretary to a number of unions. Quantity: 11 box(es). 1 folder(s). 3.60 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs, mss, typescripts, printed matter Finding Aids: Preliminary list available. Transfers: To Newspaper Collection - New Zealand Transport Worker 1921-1949. Photographs in Box 8

Date: 1903 - 1913

By: Elder, Norman Lascelles, 1896-1974

Reference: MapColl-832.4399gbb/[ca.1908]/Acc.27652

Description: Plan of subdivision Ngarara West 'C', number 23, DP 3432, Kaitawa Survey District, near Waikanae. Shows three sections, between the Hutt - Waikanae Rd and the Waikanae River. The first, outlined in blue, is C/T 363/3 Pt. Lot 5, over 93 acres, private right of way, with the name M.W. Higginson. The other two sections are outlined in pink. One is listed as C/T 241/245, over 146 acres, contains a private and an inclusive right of way, with the name Matenga te Hiko. The other is C/T 363/2, over 26 acres, has a private right of way and the name C.C. Higginson. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). 6 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Pencil, part coloured, on tracing paper, scale [1:7 920], 46.2 x 36.3 cm.