Halswell, Edmund Storr, -1874

Date: 1842 - 1847

From: Brees, Samuel Charles, 1810-1865 :Pictorial Illustrations of New Zealand. London, John Williams and Co., Library of Arts, 141, Strand, 1847.

Reference: B-049-061

Description: Shows Ohiro Bay (or valley) with a flock of sheep attended by a shepherd and a large-single storied house nestled against trees, the home of Judge Halswell, unfinished according to the accompanying note by the artist. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Engraving, 85 x 130 mm on sheet 365 x 261 mm.

Date: 15 Jan 1844

By: First Independent Church (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: MSI-Papers-8169

Description: Declaration of Trust of Independent Chapel of Wellington (Thorndon Flat / Mulgrave Street). Indenture between Edmund Storr Halswell of Gore Lodge, Old Brompton, Middlesex, and of Goathurst in the District of Olivio in the Province of New Ulster, New Zealand, and George Edwards of Wellington, schoolmaster; William Hurst of Wellington, gardener; Joseph White of Wadestown, farmer; John Tomlin of Wellington, storekeeper; John Southee of Wellington, engineer; and David Robertson of Wellington, cooper, and several persons comprising the church formed under the pastoral care of Jonas Woodward. Signed in the presence of Robert Hart, solicitor; and Robert S Cheesman, clerk to Messrs Holroyd & Hart, Wellington. Quantity: 1 folder(s) (2 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss

Date: 1842 - 1847

From: Brees, Samuel Charles, 1810-1865 :Pictorial Illustrations of New Zealand. London, John Williams and Co., Library of Arts, 141, Strand, 1847.

Reference: B-049-059/061

Description: Shows views in the Wellington area. The top view looks along Petone beach to the south-east, with Petone Pa and the 'Native Chapel' (the large building on the left). The central view, taken from Tinakori Road's junction with Hawkestone Street, looks towards Kelburn. There is a bullock cart in the foreground, and three Maori carrying large bundles. The nearest house, on the lower slopes of Tinakore Hill, is that of Nathaniel Levin, with the house of Mr Holroyd above it, and Mr Dorset's house further in the distance at the foot of the trees that cover the hill. The lowest view at Ohiro Bay (or valley) shows a flock of sheep attended by a shepherd and a large-single storied house nestled against trees, the home of Judge Halswell. Other Titles - Petone Tinakore Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Engravings on sheet 365 x 261 mm.

Date: 1841 - 1842

From: New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs Centennial Publications Branch :Maps from Historical Atlas

Reference: MapColl-CHA-2/1/10-Acc.36441

Description: Lists the Harbours on both coastlines of the South Island with comments on their quality. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink drawing on cream paper. Scale indeterminable. 68.7 x 53.5 cm. Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1842 - 1847

By: Brees, Samuel Charles, 1810?-1865; Melville, Henry, 1792-1870; Hutchison, Alan James Hanna, 1905-2000

Reference: A-259-045

Description: Shows views in the Wellington area. Other Titles - Petone Quantity: 3 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Engravings on sheet 365 x 261 mm.

Date: 1841-1842, 2010

From: Leask, Derek William, 1948-: Papers

By: Halswell, Edmund Storr, -1874

Reference: MSDL-0800

Description: 1840 report on reserves for Maori, giving a census and much personal detail of Maori throughout the country. Includes a map of Banks Peninsula. Quantity: 106 Electronic document(s).

Date: 1841 - 1842

By: Halse, Frederick James, 1863-1936

Reference: MapColl-834ap/[1841-2?]/Acc.527

Description: An early map of the South Island and Stewart Island, drawn to a shape that is unrecognisable, showing Maori placenames of coastal and harbour areas and two lakes. Written on map are comments, including descriptions of the quality of harbours and land, such as 'only fit for boats', 'flat land', 'plenty of seals', 'plenty of whalers huts', and navigators' notes. Written on sticker on reverse of map: A similar copy is in the possession of Mr Nicholson, Lands & Survey Department (1949) Written on reverse of map: Maori sketch ... (rest of title has been cut off) See also MapColl-834ap/[1841-2?]/Acc.528, 42 x 28 cm, (Wellington: N.Z. Land & Survey Department, 1894), which has note: 'about 1841 or 1842'. See also 'Faces' p.98, 1894, C1 Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on paper, linen backed, 56 x 44 cm

Date: 1847

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

Reference: E-070-005

Description: According to Brees in his "Pictorial Illustrations of New Zealand" p.34: "This view is taken on Section 28 of the Ohiro District, which is a very beautiful spot. If the house should ever be completed as the learned and tasteful owner intended, it will have a truly English appearance ... the section is moderately hilly and the soil good." Shows flock of sheep with shepherd in foreground, large house set back against bush-clad hills. The flatter ground in the foreground has been cleared for grazing. Ohiro was the early name for Brooklyn hill and the area beyond as far as the sea Extended Title - From: Brees, S C. Pictorial Illustrations of New Zealand (London, 1847) plate 20, no 61 Photograph of original watercolour, privately owned, neg 35174 1/2, title: Judge Halswell's Ohiro. Image is substantially the same as the engraving. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Engraving, hand-coloured 85 x 135 mm

Date: 1852 - 1856

From: Pearse, John, 1808-1882: [Album. 1851-1856]

Reference: E-455-f-037-4

Description: A two-storied house in a large cleared section, with a bush-clad hill behind it. The home of Mrs Jane Symons (nee Morshead), later Mrs J. F. F. Wright. The house was originally built by Judge Halswell and managed by James Symons, then purchased by Symons, who died in 1851. The same house was also depicted by S. C. Brees in the early 1840s (Residence of his Honour Judge Halswell ... No. 61). It stood on Section 28, Ohiro, approximately the modern site of Brooklyn School in Washington Avenue, Brooklyn. See TL3/1/1/2 9 March 1984; see also Ward, L. Early Wellington, p. 283 Other Titles - Symons Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour, 115 x 172 mm