Webster, John, 1818-1912

Date: 1905-1936

From: Cowan family: Collection

Reference: fMS-Papers-11946-010

Description: Research material mainly relating to Kimble Bent, including correspondence, drafts, notes, clippings, publications and photographs. Includes a letter from Charles Finnerty of Stratford, dated 2 November 1936, in which he mentions that his father knew Kimble Bent; also an extract of a letter from Reverend T G Hammond dated 10 October 1905, relating to Titokowaru; drafts and clippings relating to 'the canoe-builders' story. The publications comprise 'New Plymouth: The holiday centre of New Zealand' and 'West Coast War South Taranaki, 1866-69' by 'Lt Col T McDonnell'. Also includes a clipping with photographic images of Mokoia Island, including Patera Te Ngungukai and tapu stones and objects. Photographs comprise images of F E Maning, Dr Hochstetter (with signature), Wi Tako Ngatata (1880, and ca 1870s), John Webster, Ngamako (taken by Pulman), an unknown Māori man, and a carte de visite with the imprint "W. H. Reed, Photographic Artiste, Shortland Street, Auckland, New Zealand", in an envelope annotated: "Rare photograph of the Revd. Mr. Volkners Widow [Emma] Wepiha Apanui and family sitting in front of house near the willow". The willow tree near the church of the German-born missionary Carl Sylvius Völkner at Opotiki was significant as this is where he was hanged on 2 March 1865. Also includes a juvenile illustrated story, relating to the shipwreck of a ship called the "Fort" (drawn in pencil on paper), probably created by John or Roy Cowan. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s) Total. 10 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Manuscripts, photographs, and drawing in pencil on paper.

Date: [ca 1866-1902]

By: Webster, John, 1818-1912

Reference: Micro-MS-0929

Description: Other - Microfilmed while originals on loan, Mar (Reel 1) Jun (Reel 2) 1998; Apr (Reel 3) 1999 Source of title - Supplied title John Webster was a trader and businessman in the Hokianga area. Quantity: 3 microfilm reel(s) positive.

Date: [1930s]

By: New Zealand Railways

Reference: PA1-f-057

Description: Album of photographs of scenes, advertisements and posters advertising rail and ferry travel in New Zealand. The advertisements were used in The New Zealand Railways Magazine, and the posters were displayed at Railways Ticket Offices. The posters, and advertisements using "Mr Goodseat" were part of their campaign to show the advantages of travel by rail. The artist for many of these signed himself 'Matthews'. Scenic photographs also show some aspects of life in New Zealand, including a series on the flax industry with harvesting, drying and processing the fibres. Another group shows a farm, including a house made of corrugated iron, with sacking covering the windows; land clearing and ploughing with horses, draining the land, and a pile of harvested kumara; and several photographs of a man panning for gold, and inspecting pieces of rock with a magnifying glass; a group of men on horseback with dogs setting out on a hunt, and a cage full of pheasants before being released for the shoot. Pages 78-81 show activities associated with the mail service. They include people buying stamps in a post office, men sorting mail, large bags prepared for out-of-town delivery (some bags being delivered to the inter-island ferry for transport to the South Island). From there they show postmen emerging from the Chief Post Office with their satchels ready for local delivery, with the final scenes of delivery into a household letterbox, and one of a woman being handed her mail at the door. There are a number of much earlier photographs in the album, including pictures of Major Ropata, Sir Donald McLean, John Webster and F E Maning, and one of Te Aro in 1857. Advertisements included "Buy New Zealand made goods, for the children's sake. Cut these cords. Unemployment"; an advertisement for Hannah's footwear using a photograph of The Mystery train" (advertising a trip to Paraparaumu Beach, and another to Ohau). Several photographs show large groups of people who travelled on the Mystery Train, picnicking at the beach at Paraparaumu, boiling up a huge billy, and a child in a backpack on her father's back). Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with canvas cover, green spine, entitled `Miscellaneous Book C3"; 39 x 56 cm

Date: 1897-1899

From: Ranfurly family: Collection

Reference: PA1-f-195-71

Description: The top left photograph ( PA1-f-195-71-1) shows Auckland Harbour with sailing boats. The top right photograph ( PA1-f-195-71-2) shows decorations in the ball room, Government House, Wellington. The bottom left photograph ( PA1-f-195-71-3) shows Hugh Boscawen, honorary Aide de Camp to the Governor in Auckland. The bottom right photograph ( PA1-f-195-71-4) shows John Webster sitting on the stairs of a homestead at Oponui in Hokianga. These photos were taken by an unknown photographer. Quantity: 4 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Four photographic prints mounted on album page 416 x 286 mm (page size).

Date: 1908, [1936-1942]

From: Cowan family: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-11946-056

Description: Published by Whitcombe & Tombs, 1908. Also loose material including clippings, correspondence, ephemera, and a photograph of a drawing of F. E. Maning (drawn by John Webster, circa 1840s). Clippings include articles by Cowan about John Webster. Quantity: 1 folder(s). 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Printed volume, loose papers, and photographs

Date: [1811-1939]

From: Cowan, James, 1870-1943 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-11310-46

Description: Research papers and drafts mainly relating to Judge Maning, also includes newspaper and magazine clippings and handwritten research notes. Arrangement: These papers were in an envelope in number 65 in original listing Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 13 May 1883

By: Webster, John, 1818-1912

Reference: MS-Papers-10825

Description: Letter of farewell from Maning in London to Webster; probably last letter that Maning wrote. Includes transcription and note in unidentified hand Quantity: 1 folder(s) 1 letter. 0.01 Linear Metres. Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Purchase, Brian Groshinski, 2011

Date: [1980s]

From: Starke, June, 1923-2006 : Research papers

Reference: 2003-228-23

Description: Photocopies and notes relating to aspects of New Zealand history; includes original banking cheque for the Kororareka branch of the New Zealand Banking Group Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1881-1882

From: Maning, Frederick Edward, 1811-1883 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0247-5

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1888-1926

From: Hammond family : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-4449-01

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s) (16 items). Physical Description: Ms, typescript

Date: 1865-1906

By: Maning, Frederick Edward, 1811?-1883

Reference: MS-Papers-0247

Description: Mainly letters to John Webster and S W von Sturmer concerning personal matters, but also discussing the Maori Land Court and NZ politics Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 9 folder(s). 0.09 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph, mss, photograph (photocopies) Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1849-1883

From: Maning, Frederick Edward, 1811-1883 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0247-8

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: See inventory for full description of the contents of this folder.

Date: Sep-Dec 1893

From: Rolleston, William, 1831-1903 : Papers

Reference: 77-248-10/3

Description: Identifiable correspondents have been entered in name field Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: ca 1900's

From: Richardson collection :Photographs of Auckland

Reference: 1/2-010505-F

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

Date: 1881

From: Maning, Frederick Edward, 1811-1883 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0625-19

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s) (1 letter).

Date: 1884-1885, 1917

From: Maning, Frederick Edward, 1811-1883 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0625-22

Description: Comprises letters to Archibald from Alfred Henry Maning and H & W Stanley, a letter to Webster from Maning and a letter to `My dear cousin' from Emily Maning Quantity: 1 folder(s) (5 letters).

Date: [ca 1984-1995]

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

Reference: MS-Papers-11115-065

Description: Contains drafts, photocopies and related research on a project to edit the 1840s journal of Hokianga settler John Webster. (The journal is held at the Auckland City Libraries). Includes related research on Frederick Maning and the northern war. The project was never completed. Quantity: 1 box(es).

Date: 1853-1876, nd

From: McLean, Donald (Sir), 1820-1877 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0032-0627

Description: Correspondents: John Webster, Hokianga & Auckland, 1868-1876 & undated (6 letters); Sarah Frances Webster, New Plymouth, 1853-1855 & undated (9 letters); W D Webster, Auckland & Taranaki, 1862, 1872 & undated (3 letters); Sidney Weetman, Auckland, 1871-1872 (4 letters) Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1873-1877

From: McLean, Donald (Sir), 1820-1877 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0032-0727

Description: Names of identified correspondents entered in Name Field. Also Captain Good; Mr Webster of Hokianga; Shetland immigrant, John Moir or Andrew John Moir, 1874; James Taylor re horses; Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 22 Nov-31 Dec 1858

From: McLean, Donald (Sir), 1820-1877 : Papers

Reference: MS-1209

Description: A rough diary and notebook recording his travels north. After mention of dealings at Waiheke and Coromandel McLean describes his visit to the Bay of Islands and Hokianga. After several days at the Bay he travelled with Waka Nene to Hokianga. Throughout he describes the people met including Frederick Maning, John Webster, James Clendon and Maori leaders like Arama Karaka, Wharepapa and Nene. He records some details of the Maori history of the area, including the campaigns of Hongi Hika and Hone Heke. Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Holograph