Surveying - New Zealand - Manawatū-Whanganui Region

Date: 1971-1972

From: Craig, Elsdon Walter Grant, 1917-1980 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-7888-133

Description: Letters, notes and copies of plans relating to his reminiscences of surveying in the Manawatu-Wanganui region in the early 1900s. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1847 - 1849

By: Brees, Samuel Charles, 1810?-1865; Melville, Henry, 1792-1870

Reference: E-070-021

Description: Small European settlement, viewed from the opposite bank of the river, with bush, including a cabbage tree in the foreground. Brees' text in "Pictorial illustrations of New Zealand" suggests that the buildings shown are a survey station. First published in: Brees S C Pictorial Illustrations of New Zealand (London, 1847) Plate 12, No 32. text p.21 See A-109-029 Other Titles - Karikari Extended Title - From: Brees, S C Guide and description of the panorama of New Zealand (London, 1849) Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Engraving, hand-coloured 72 x 127 mm

Date: 1848

By: Whitehead, Arthur, active 1840s

Reference: MapColl-832.45cba/[ca.1848]/Acc.4900

Description: Topographic map of the southern half of the North Island, with especial emphasis on the Wairarapa valley, showing natural features and stands of timber; the Maori names for some of these features are given, together with names and locations of some pa . Includes the surveyors' route which began on 1st. June, ca. 1848, from a site along the Manawatu River to the Ruamahanga River, Lake Wairarapa, ending at the Hutt River on 20 June. Notes describe some topographic features. See also "A treatise on practical surveying" by Arthur Whitehead, 1848 (Exeter: A. Whitehead, ca.1848). Held NZ&P Collection, P 526.9 WHI 1848. Other Titles - Photocopy from "A treatise on practical surveying", by Arthur Whitehead, C.E. & surv., 1848 Inscriptions: Recto - centre right - Notes. The red line shews [sic] the track of the exploring party with the termination of each days march defined by the end view of a tent and the day of the month. The points at which observations for Latitude and Longitude were made are also shown Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Negative photostat., linen backed, scale not given, 67.9 x 49.9 cm.

Date: 3 January 1882

By: New Zealand. Public Works Department; Archives New Zealand

Reference: MapColl-832.4gme/1881/Acc.4842

Description: A hand-drawn copy of a topographic map of P.W.D. survey plan 8554 for the proposed route of the railway line from Paekakariki to Wareroa clearing in the Horowhenua on the Foxton line. In two areas an alternative railway line is drawn and all railway lines, not recommended and recommended, are referred to in a reference key. A cross sectional plan of the same area is included. Other Titles - Wellington and Foxton railway; Paekakariki - Horowhenua sketch plan trial line Handwritten note on left of map states: The starting point of this mileage is 7 miles, 3.05 chains from Wellington Main Station Stamp on verso states: National Archives, Group W, PW 8554, 1881 Note on bottom right states: Copy of P.W.D. 8554. This is a hand drawn manuscript map Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and colourwash on dressed linen, coloured, scale [1:28 512], 55.22 x 191.5 cm

Date: [ca 1970]

From: Craig, Elsdon Walter Grant, 1917-1980 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-7888-130

Description: Typed draft of A H Bogle's remniscences of his early career as a surveyor, from 1900 to 1930s. Describes early survey practice in the office and around the East Cape area. Includes numerous stories. May have been written for the NZ INstitute of Surveyors `Journal'. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1 Feb-15 Jun 1872

By: Smith, Stephenson Percy, 1840-1922

Reference: MS-2019

Description: Letters concern the triangulation of Seventy Mile Bush and are written from various locations including Taurekaetae, Manawatu River, Matahiwi, Pohangina and Auckland. The letters are written on 16 pages. Quantity: 1 volume(s) (25 pages). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph (20cm, ex book with marbled wraps in grey cloth pamphlet case)

Date: 1876

By: Climie, James Daniel, 1849-1928

Reference: MapColl-832.45cba/1881/Acc.28697-8

Description: Original survey plan showing topographical features divided into grids from Mangaroa and Manganui Creek eastwards to Mt. Heal and southwards to Ash Hill. Shows blocks 2-3, 6-7, 10-11, Mangahao Survey District. Includes roads, Maori tracks, Baker's tracks and contour lines. Features the Mangaone Stream with various named creeks, and the Coach Road near the Hawera trig point. Accompanying map is a log of the Mangahau Survey District, Blocks XIV-XII, sheet 2, (see MapColl-832.45bf/[ca. 1881]/Acc.28698). Map edges have been trimmed. Inscriptions: Verso - bottom left - Signature of E. Bellairis and date 28.1.81; Verso - centre right - Signature of M? or Nat? Baker in pencil Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). 1 survey log. Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on dressed linen, part coloured, scale [1:31 680], 54 x 35 cm.

Date: 1901

By: Stewart, W, active 1907; Hay, J J, active 1907; New Zealand. Ministry of Works

Reference: MapColl-832.17gme/[1901?]/Acc.1164

Description: Photocopy of P.W.D. 19564 survey plan for the proposed route of the North Island main trunk line from the National Park Station yard for 1 mile, parallel with Makaretu Creek. The old native track to Tupapakurua (Returuki) is marked. A cross sectional plan of the same area includes a creek, ditches, concrete and earthenware pipe culverts. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Diazo print, linen backed, scale indeterminable, 56 x 75 cm. Provenance: Plan registered 25 Sept. 1901 is handwritten on bottom right corner. Copy P.W.D. 19564 is stamped on bottom right corner. The signatures of W. Stewart and J.J. Hay, 2.12.07 are handwritten on bottom left corner. National Park Station yard is handwritten in pencil at the 104 miles mark.

Date: 1890

Reference: MapColl-832.41bf/[ca.1890?]/Acc.28700

Description: Original survey plan showing topographical features of the area from the Wangaehu River and Koukoupo Stream. Includes a road, mountain ridges and un-named rivers and streams. Adjoins Block Nr. IX - Maungakaretu. Includes J.R. Annabell's name. Handwritten on top left: Tracing No. 7 Handwritten on bottom right: Macdonald's survey Handwritten centre left: F.B.1452. G.B. XXVI Handwritten bottom left: Sec. pegs all in Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink on dressed linen, coloured, scale [1:7 920], 54 x 84 cm.

Date: 1890

By: O'Donahoo, Arthur O'Neill, -1911

Reference: MapColl-832.41bf/[ca.1890?]/Acc.28701

Description: Original survey plan showing topographical features covering the area from Koukoupo Stream, including Crown lands, Waipapa Stream, Hales Road, to Ringaringa. Includes other un-named streams and mountain ridges. See other maps: Maungakaretu Blocks XIII, X, XIV Handwritten on bottom right: O'Donahoo and Macdonald Handwritten on top left: Tracing No. 3 Handwritten on bottom left: F.B. 1452-1458, G.B.XXVI. All sec. pegs are in Physical Description: Ink on dressed linen, coloured, Scale indeterminable, 77 x 76 cm. Provenance: Unknown

Date: 1891

By: Ward, Thomas, 1849-1934

Reference: MapColl-832.41bf/1891/Acc.28704

Description: Original survey plan showing topographical features including the Turakina River, roads and horse track. Indicates survey pegs. See other maps: Maungakaretu Blocks XIII, IX, X Handwritten on top right: Tracing No. 6 Handwritten centre right: Field Book 1440 Possibly surveyed by Thomas Ward. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink on dressed linen, coloured, Scale [1:7 920], 46 x 29 cm.

Date: 18 July 1883

By: Coom, John, 1844-1921; New Zealand. Public Works Department; McLeod, Norman Colin, 1921-

Reference: MapColl-832.4gme/1881/Acc.37113-14

Description: Photocopies of P.W.D. survey plan 8554 for the proposed route of the railway line from Paekakariki to Wareroa clearing in the Horowhenua on the Foxton line. In two areas an alternative railway line is drawn which is not recommended. Recommended railway lines are referred to in a reference key. A cross sectional plan of the same area is included. Other Titles - Wellington and Foxton railway; Paekakariki - Horowhenua sketch plan trial line Handwritten note on left of map states: The starting point of this mileage is 7 miles, 3.05 chains from Wellington Main Station. [Initials indecipherable], 3/8/81. Handwritten note on verso states: Copy of Public Works Department map. Donated by N.C. McLeod, Commissioner of Works, Jan. 1975. Quantity: 1 map(s) on two sheets. Physical Description: Photocopies, scale [1:31 680], 30.7 x 109 cm, sheets 46 x 61.3 cm.

Date: 1942, [ca 1970]

From: Craig, Elsdon Walter Grant, 1917-1980 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-7888-134

Description: Draft articles and notes for the `New Zealand Surveyor', most of which appear to have been written by A H Bogle. The subject matters is mainly that of early surveying or of Maori folklore, particularly from the Manawatu-Wanganui Region. Includes article by printed article by W H Skinner on the Maori as a navigator (1942). Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [1955]-1977

From: Barton, Phillip Lionel, 1925-2010: Papers

By: Barton, Phillip Lionel, 1925-2010

Reference: 77-089

Description: Comprises reference cards and notes; photocopies from ATL Elsdon Best manuscript collection; photocopies from the `NZ gazette' re Tararuas; file of miscellaneous papers including newsletter of the Brisbane Bush Walkers and correspondence with the Appalachian Mountain Club from Tararua Tramping Club; file of extracts re surveying in the Tararuas; file of reports and notes re Tararuas; file, `Early history of the Tararua Ranges'; file, `Extracts from G L Adkin's `Annals of the Tararuas' and text of address; file `Maori travel and trails, Tararua Ranges' by Barton; and file labelled `Tararua misc' which includes photographs of tramping huts and trampers Quantity: 1 box(es) (hollinger box). 0.13 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter (some photocopies)

Reference: MapColl-832.45bf/[n.d.]/Acc.36413

Description: Original survey plan of Lots 1 and 2 and a section numbered 46, Block X, in the Mangaone Survey District in the Tararua District. Includes a fenceline and the names of Hansen and Crombie. A small inset survey map is drawn in bottom left corner. Other Titles - Block ten Mangaone Quantity: 2 manuscript map(s) one inset, on one sheet. Physical Description: Ink on dressed linen, coloured, Scale [1:7 920], 39 x 22.8 cm.

Date: 1890

By: O'Donahoo, Arthur O'Neill, -1911

Reference: MapColl-832.41bf/[ca. 1890?]/Acc.28692

Description: Shows various numbered land blocks, some topographical features, triangulation and survey data relating to roads and other features. Adjacent to Tiriraukawa Block I and Ngamatea XVI. See other maps: Maungakaretu Blocks IX, X, XIV Handwritten on bottom left: Field Book 1440 Handwritten centre top: Tracing No. 4 Field Book 1408 is written adjacent to Tirirawkawa Blk. I Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink on dressed linen, coloured, scale not given, 67.3 x 75 cm. Provenance: Donated, source unknown

Date: [1929] - 15 July 1929 - 18 July 1929

By: Harding, Alpha Bennick, 1856-1945

Reference: MS-Papers-12287

Description: Photocopies of two manuscript letters and a typescript manuscript with the title "The Wings of Love" with a line drawing illustration on first page depicting waka on a river, by Alpha Bennick Harding. The account describes surveying in the bush at Whanganui. The two letters, addressed from 57 Forbes Street Onehunga, dated 15 July 1929 and 18 July 1929 are by Alpha Bennick Harding to his sister Ruth. The letters provide context to the manuscript and originally served as cover letters, as the manuscript was originally sent in two parts. The creation in two parts is reflected in the way the first eleven pages are in typescript, while the remainder, pages 12-17 are in manuscript, and the name of the author appears at the end. Title supplied by Library Alpha Bennick Harding was the son of Whanganui photographer William James Harding (1826-1899). Quantity: 1 folder(s) 11 leaves. Physical Description: Photocopies. Provenance: The donor is the great-granddaughter of Alpha Bennick Harding.

Date: 1870 - 1880

By: Fothergill, Florence, active 1993

Reference: MapColl-832.3gbbd/[ca.1875]/Acc.36766

Description: Survey map of Ormondville showing land blocks 101-160 (mostly including acreage) and Norsewood suburban sections. Depicts railway reserve, proposed station reserve, two unidentified reserves and the Manawatu, Mangarangiora and Makotoku rivers. Sites Kopua and depicts land owned by S.B. Firth on lots 105 and 106. Blocks 107 and 104 are marked with a cross. Some annotation markings on map south of the railway reserve. See also copy of map MapColl-832.3gbbd/[ca.1875]/Acc.36767 with annotations depicting the border of the seventy mile bush. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and coloured pen on linen, scale [1:15 840], 43 x 62 cm. Provenance: Donated by Florence Fothergill, January 1993.

Date: 1900

By: Holmes, Robert West, 1856-1936; New Zealand. Public Works Department; New Zealand. Ministry of Works

Reference: MapColl-832.17gme/[1900]/Acc.37117

Description: Photocopy of P.W.D. 18991 survey plan, Drawing No. 1., Sheet No. 11, of the proposed route of the North Island main trunk line between Waimarino Pa, near Ngatokorua to the vicinity of Waikune. Includes the sites of graves and a horse track. Several stream diversions are marked. Tussock and bush terrain are marked. A cross sectional map, drawn below the sketch map, is of the same area and includes road crossings with cattle stops and also the locations of masonry and pipe culverts. Hangere and Waitoka Creeks are named. Title supplied by cataloguer. See also the record for 'Sketch map showing the trial lines from Taumarunui to Waimarino'. 'R.W. Holmes. R.W. 18/6/00' is handwritten centre right on the original map. '18 June 1900. North Island main trunk railway. Construction plan 101 to 102m. Shows Waimarino Pah, Ngatokorua near 5ch, graves near 15chs & horse track at 33ch. 101m is in vicinity of Waikune Prison. N.C. McLeod, Commissioner of Works' handwritten in pencil on reverse. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photocopy, scale indeterminable, 39 x 54 cm.

Date: 1956

By: Thompson, Hugh Montgomery, 1887-1956

Reference: MS-Papers-6538

Description: Thompson wrote his reminiscences in 1956, shortly before he died. He describes his family background, where they lived, his school days, mostly in Palmerston North, joining Lands and Survey Department, Wellington, in 1905 and moving to Nelson in 1906, Hokitika in 1910, Invercargill in 1911, Hastings in 1913, Wanganui from 1919 to 1924 when he worked for the Public Works Department in the King Country and in 1935 his move to Greymouth. From 1938 to 1956 he and his family lived in Tauranga. Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (photocopy)