Puckey, William Gilbert, 1805-1878

Date: 1923

By: Northlander (Firm)

Reference: Eph-C-RELIGION-CMS-1923-01

Description: Shows portrait photographs of the Rev Richard Davis, and his sons-in-law the Rev Joseph Matthews and Mr William Gilbert Puckey. There are also smaller named photographs of the descendants of Rev Joseph and Mrs Matthews, and Mr & Mrs Puckey. There is a photograph at top centre of the historic mission station at Kaitaia, and at lower centre a photograph of the interior of the old church at Kaitaia with the Rev Joseph Matthews at the altar. Mr Joseph Matthews is described as the first white man to arrive in Kaitaia (November 1832), and for 60 years its pastor. Mr Puckey was coadjutor of the Rev Joseph Matthews. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, 520 x 390 mm.

Date: 1856, 1875

From: Williams family : Miscellaneous papers, particularly of William, William Leonard and Herbert William Williams

Reference: MS-Papers-0190-16

Description: Includes: Prayers in Maori (ms & printed; several copies); whakapapa showing descendants of Nonoi and Ihu (Korero Paaha o Rongowhakaata); petition for consecrating Trinity Church, Tauranga, 1875; letter from W Williams to Bishop Harper re Dr Jenner and Bishopric of Dunedin, Apr 1875; marriage certificate of James Keff? and Ahimoana, both of Mohaka, 14 Oct 1871;l minutes of a conference between the Bishop of NZ, Archdeacon W Williams and Rev L Williams, 7 Feb 1856 re new ecclesiastical organisation; Bishop's memorandum for Southern Committee, signed G A New Zealand and W Williams (including notes on the possible appointment of Ronaldson to the Wairarapa, Mr Stack and Mr Booth under Mr Taylor, and either Mr Burrows or Mr J Matthews at Opotiki. Also discussion of the reasons behind Matthews' and Puckey's delayed ordination). Language - Some material in Maori Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1842 - 1872

From: Webster, Kenneth Athol, 1906-1967 : The Webster collection and papers / of Kenneth Athol Webster

Reference: MS-Papers-1009-2/77

Description: Contains a certificate of confirmation of Himiona Tangata as a lay teacher, various notes about the Maori language, including a Maori-English vocabulary and translations of various prayers and text, land transfer deeds (for the establishment of churches at Wanganui and Waikanae), progress reports on Maori children at church schools Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [ca 1860-1900], 1910-1936, 1962-1973

By: Williams, Charles Athol, 1899-1990

Reference: 84-225

Description: Comprise for the main part financial records of Netherton Station, together with brochures from the various companies in which Mr Williams held shares, minor accounts, and correspondence and accounts from wool brokers, and from the Whakatu Freezing Works. Also includes some reminiscences of Archibald Puckey concerning William Puckey's experiences as a missionary in Northland, and a small group of letters from Jane Williams. Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 2 box(es). 2 volume(s). 1 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts, printed matter Processing information: Not yet listed

Date: 1820-1976

By: Williams family

Reference: 75-001

Description: Comprise letters of Henry Williams, Jane Williams, Mary Williams, Samuel Williams and others; research notes on Samuel Williams and on the Williams family in general; papers relating to Te Aute College; diaries; records re property in Hawkes Bay, and an extensive collection of papers by and relating to William Gilbert Puckey. Includes papers in Maori. Source of title - Supplied title Other - C A Williams gave the papers in a number of separate donations in 1975; they have been combined under the present reference number. Quantity: 47 folder(s). 1 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts, printed matter

Date: 26 Sep 2012

From: Milford oral history project

By: Dunsford, Deborah (Dr), active 2001-2012; Puckey, Harry Leigh, 1930-

Reference: OHInt-1017-06

Description: Interview with Harry Leigh Puckey. Born 1930 in Palmerston North, descendents of William Gilbert Puckey, an early missionary, and first Pakeha marriage in New Zealand. Describes his parents, who had a butchery in Napier, which was destroyed in the 1931 earthquake. That year the family moved to Milford to be closer to members of his mother's family in Castor Bay. Describes bach on Seaview Road, Milford. Discusses father's work during the depression, and describes how the family made money and ate. Describes the family's vehicle, and memories of Milford during his childhood. Discusses swimming in the estuary and at the Milford swimming pool. Discusses surf life saving club, and recalls a young man who drowned at the beach. Describes a typical summer day, and looking for coins in the sand. Describes almost dying at Campbells Bay, and his father saving his life. Discusses pumping of raw sewage at Black rock, playing mini golf, and going to the Milford Picturedrome. Describes Guy Fawkes night, participating in Milford Scouts, and the Milford surf club. Describes scout meetings, and attending churches on the North Shore. Discusses playing sports at school, particularly football, cricket, swimming, and tennis. Describes growing strawberries and finding food. Discusses people who had holidays homes in Milford in the 1930s, and differences between Milford and Takapuna. Describes Milford during World War Two, and the American soldiers who came to Milford. Describes fears of possible Japanese invasion, and his family's experiences in the war. Discusses romances between girls and American soldiers in Milford. Describes dances at Ye Olde Pirate Shippe, and his family taking over the management of the Pirate Shippe in 1945. Describes atmosphere at the Pirate Shippe, his parents' work there, and events and dances held. Interviewer(s) - Deborah Dunsford Quantity: 1 digital sound recording(s) digital sound recording(s). 2.08 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete.

Date: 1831-1834, 1845-1847, 1857, 1946, 1960s

From: Williams family : Further papers

Reference: 75-001-2/03

Description: Includes: Biographical information relating to Rev Richard Davis and his descendants (ms), Joseph Matthews letters, 1831-1834 (ts) Letter from Richard Davis to William Puckey, 3 Aug 1857 (ms) Sacramental & matrimonial services translated [?] by Mr Puckey, ca 1845-1847 (ms) Description of North Cape from the journal of William Gilbert Puckey, 1834 (ms) Correspondence with descendants and others, including Archie Puckey, Mary Merton, C S Puckey (Sid), Florence Keene, 1960s Life of William Puckey (father of William Gilbert) (ms) Letter from W E Bedggood to Mary Merton, 1946 `Tupe Tupe Centennial', 1960 (booklet) Wreck of the Osprey at Herekino and other extracts Letter from Waldo Heap of Milford with list of references to William Puckey, his wife, and James Puckey, 1963 Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Includes engraving entitled `Bridge over the Kaitaia River, New Zealand; photos of Syd Puckey, A M S M Williams (mother) and others Processing information: Description updated 28 June 2023.

Date: [ca 1820-1965]

From: Kemp family : Records of the Kemp family and St James's Church, Kerikeri

Reference: Micro-MS-0097-1

Description: Names not already attached to collection record have been added to name field Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s) positive. Finding Aids: See inventory for full description of contents of this reel.

Date: Sep 1831-1868

By: Puckey, William Gilbert, 1805-1878

Reference: qMS-1665-1666

Description: Puckey was a missionary at Kaitaia Quantity: 2 volume(s). Physical Description: Typed transcript (34 cm; ¼ blue morocco) Finding Aids: Indexed.

Date: 1845-1868

From: Milligan, Robert Roy Douglas, 1893-1962 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0220-15

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript (annotated in ms)

Date: 1836

Reference: MS-0204

Description: The first six chapters of Daniel and the book of Jonah, translated by W G Puckey EMI 0065 Language - (with English translation) Quantity: 1 volume(s) (ca 88 pages). Physical Description: Ms (21 cm; ½ blue calf case)

Date: [ca 1913]

From: Williams family : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-9994-1

Description: Comprises letter to Lucy from H Davies (1913) with memo per Davies from the late Henry Williams re the number of blood relatives of Thomas Williams (1898); a used 10/- note; mint and some used stamps; and `A morning song' in English and Maori (A waiata mo ta ataa), translated by William Puckey Language - Song in Maori and English Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1843-1845

From: Simkin, William John (Bishop) 1883-1967 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0131-15

Description: Services for the ordination of deacons and priests, translated at Kaitaia by William Gilbert Puckey, dated 24 March 1843. The text (from the Book of Common Prayer) has had the preamble omitted and the service for ordaining priests has also be marked for omission with 'Begin here' inserted before the service for deacon ordination. The Ordaining of Deacons is the text prepared for printing at Paihia in June 1843 (Williams: 90) and the Ordaining of Priests text was not that used for Williams: 320. After editing the Ordering of Deacons was used in the printed Maori prayer book of 1848. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1922, 1925, 1931, 1934

From: Williams family : Further papers

Reference: 75-001-2/04

Description: Copies of The Northlander (Kaitaita), Northland Age (Kaitaita), and Northern News (Kaikohe) Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1839-1841

By: Colenso, William, 1811-1899; Petersen, George Conrad, 1900-1978

Reference: MS-Papers-4623

Description: 1. Small Prayer Book (1839), Williams 31, EMI 51. Galley proofs annotated "For Press WW", pp 13-24 only; pp 23-24 contain hymns. Published as: Ko te pukapuka o nga inoinga...(1839). 2. Large Prayer Book, Williams 39, EMI 87. Galley proofs annotated "For Press WC & WW", pp 13-218. Published as: Ko te pukapuka o nga inoinga... (1840). 3. Psalms of David (Ko nga waiata a Rawiri) (1840), Williams 38, EMI 69a, pp 1-125. William Puckey's translation of the Book of Psalms annotated "For Press WC". Also includes the 39 articles of the Church of England (Ko nga korero ki te wakapono a te Hahi o Ingarani), pp 127-139. Also table of feasts, pp 140-141. Annotated on last page in Colenso's hand "Ko te wakamutunga tenei/Nowema, 1841". Also fragment of "Ephesians" (1835), Williams 15, EMI 22, pp 9-10 only, possibly used as a marker. All items are smoke damaged as a result of a fire at the auction rooms, prior to sale. Source of title - Supplied title Other Titles - Himene Quantity: 1 folder(s) (11, 206, 141 pages). 0.05 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Printed matter Provenance: Material originally with Simcox family, was purchased by George Conrad Petersen in 1954, and was then sold by McArthur & Co. on behalf of the Petersen estate.

Date: 1831-1834, 1845-1847, 1857, 1953

From: Williams family : Further papers

Reference: 75-001-2/01

Description: Includes: Biographical information relating to Rev Richard Davis and his descendants, with accompanying letter dated 1953 from Carrie Blyth of North Auckland to her cousin Dorothy (Mrs Roy Miller of Kaitaia). Joseph Matthews letters, 1831-1834 (ts) Letter from R Davis to William, 3 Aug 1857 (copy) Sacramental & matrimonial services translated [?] by Mr Puckey, ca 1845-1847 (copy) Description of North Cape from the journal of W G Puckey, 1834 (copy) Copies of Puckey papers held in Auckland, 1831-1834 (ts) Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1840

From: Early Maori Imprint Project : Items transferred from the Printed Collections

Reference: MSX-5172

Description: Title continues:`...o te pukapuka a te poropiti a Raniera; me te pukapuka ano hoki a te poropiti a Hona: he kupu ra no te Paipera, ko ia hoki te pukapuka a Ihowa te Atua Pono; katahi ka taia ki te reo Maori'. No Paihia, He mea ta i te Perehi o nga Mihanere, 1840. Printer's proof of the first six chapters of the Book of Daniel and the whole of Jonah in W G Puckey's translation, holograph corrections by William Colenso BiM 66 Source of title - Supplied by Phil Parkinson as part of the EMI project Other Titles - Pukapuka a Raniera raua ko Hona (spine title) Quantity: 1 volume(s). Finding Aids: See Back file, Early Maori Imprint project, for further details. Processing information: Transferred from the Printed Collections, 1999. Previous library classification, 499M 1840 PUK / 34426. Referred to in Williams : 630; Bagnall: 460; BiM 66.

Date: 1836

By: Puckey, William Gilbert, 1805-1878

Reference: qMS-0330

Description: Pilgrim's progress translated by W G Puckey. Referred to in Puckey's journal (qMS-1665) on 28 Feb 1850 Source of title - Title page Other Titles - Pilgrim's Progress Quantity: 1 volume(s) (ca 150 pages). Physical Description: Holograph (33 cm, ¼ blue calf, blue boards)

Date: 1817 1823 1835

Reference: MS-Papers-3052

Description: Two letters to William Gilbert Puckey, snr, from W Clift about general matters and one from Maria Barlow about the death of his aunt, Lady Barlow. The third letter is from Jane Wildbore of Dartmouth to William Gilbert Puckey, jnr, in which she recalls his father's departure from England as a missionary forty years previously, and encourages William in his own church work. Each letter has a typed transcript. Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss (9pp) and typescripts (7pp)

Date: ca 1890s

Reference: 1/2-005228-F

Description: A montage of ten individual head and shoulders portraits of members of the Puckey family. Left to right - top row: Edward Puckey, Richard Puckey, William George Puckey; second row: William Gilbert Puckey, Charles Puckey, Mrs Matilda Puckey; third row: Annie Puckey; fourth row: Margarita Puckey, Alfred Puckey, Mary Puckey. Photographer unidentified. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film copy negative