Local government - New Zealand - Manawatū-Whanganui Region

Date: 1966-1980

From: Andrews, Reginald Percy, 1899-1987 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-6153-2

Description: Describes early life in Napier, employment, involvement with Labour Party, local politics in Wanganui where he was mayor, 1962-1974 Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1920 - 1949

By: Ohura County (N.Z.). County Council

Reference: Eph-B-LOCAL-Ohura-1920s-01

Description: Piece of stationery showing the words "Ohura County Council. P O Box 5, Telephone no. 7, Ohura" Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Printed letterhead on sheet 297 x 210 mm. Provenance: Donated by Mr Trevor Cobeldick, Wellington, in 2008.

Date: 1967

From: Alington, William Hildebrand, 1929- :[51 volumes of architectural plans]

By: Gabites and Beard (Firm)

Reference: E-928-f-027

Description: Includes exterior perspective drawing, site plan and drainage, floor plans, elevation of court wallroof framing plan, ceiling framing plan, details of units A to K, schedule of doors and interior finishes, plan of floor slab and upstands, plan of block courses. Quantity: 1 sketchbook(s). Physical Description: Red bound volume of diazo prints, red spine, 510 x 285 mm.

Date: [Between 1890 and 1899]

From: Harding, William James, 1826-1899: Negatives of Wanganui district

Reference: 1/1-000138-G

Description: The old council chambers, Wanganui, probably photographed by Alfred Martin. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 6.5 x 8.5 inches

Date: 1966

By: Palmerston North (N.Z.). City Council

Reference: MapColl-832.4396eac/1966/Acc.29357

Description: A district scheme map of the City of Palmerston North dated 27/7/1966, is of the area from the racecourse to the aerodrome and golf course. Notations refer to rural, residential, commercial and industrial zones which are marked, as are recreation areas, boundaries, proposed and existing schools and streets, hospitals, churches and railways. Schools and streets are named, and sections are numbered. Sites of some facilities have abbreviated names on the map, which are referred to in a key. Two areas are heavily outlined and refer to Sheets 39/2 and 39/3. See also records for District Planning Map, City of Palmerston North - Central Area, 39/2. Also District Planning Map, City of Palmerston North - Terrace End, 39/3. Published by Palmerston North City Council Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Diazo print, scale [1:7920], 109.9 x 73.4 cm.

Date: 1968

By: Palmerston North (N.Z.). City Council

Reference: MapColl-832.4396bje/1968/Acc.8213

Description: An approved district scheme map of the City of Palmerston North revised 13/3/1968, includes the statement of approval by the Mayor and a councillor (signatures indecipherable) and is certified by Kenneth Nairn, Town Planner. The area covered is from the racecourse to the aerodrome and golf course. Notations refer to rural, residential, commercial and industrial zones which are marked, as are recreation areas, proposed and existing schools and streets, hospitals, churches and railways. Schools and streets are named. Sites of some facilities have abbreviated names on the map, which are referred to in a key. Two areas are heavily outlined and refer to Sheets 39/2 and 39/3. See also records for District Planning Map, City of Palmerston North - Central Area, 39/2. Also District Planning Map, City of Palmerston North - Terrace End, 39/3. Published by Palmerston North City Council Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Diazo print, linen backed, scale [1:7920], 109.7 x 73.4 cm.

Date: 1900 - 1910

From: [Postcard album of cards collected by Joye Taylor. ca 1905-1915].

By: Maclean, Alfred Hubert, -1952

Reference: Eph-B-POSTCARD-Vol-4-027-1

Description: Shows a photograph of the municipal buildings on a street corner, and the adjacent public library in Feilding, from across the street. There are a boy and two men on the street. Other Titles - Published Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) on postcard.. Physical Description: Photolithograph, black and white, 88 x 138 mm

Date: 1962 - 1968

By: Oroua County (N.Z.). County Council; New Zealand. General Assembly Library

Reference: MapColl-832.43eac/1962/Acc.31102

Description: Four maps that are part of the 1962 Oroua County district scheme, including one each of the Halcombe, Bunnythorpe, Ashhurst townships and one of the entire Oroua County. Contains two separate reference sheets that refer to the Halcombe and the Oroua County maps. The three township maps show zoning, reserves, recreation areas, water, railways, streets, and district boundaries. The Oroua County map annotations identify zoning, reserves, recreation areas, water, railways, streets, district boundaries, hospitals and community buildings, and are colour-coded to the reference sheet; other annotations name schools, halls and cemeteries. The Oroua County borders Rangitikei, Woodville, Manawatu and Kiwitea counties. All maps are diazo prints. Only the county map has watercolour annotations. Quantity: 4 map(s) bound together. Physical Description: 4 maps and 2 reference sheets, diazo and watercolour on paper, bound with cardboard covers and fabric, scales differ, 69 x 134 cm or smaller.

Date: 1931-1970

By: Andrews, Reginald Percy, 1899-1987

Reference: MS-Papers-3836

Description: Contains impressions of the early Labour movement, railway workers and local body politics in Wanganui Source of title - Transcribed Accompanying material - With typed transcript of part of the text by O Wilson Andrews worked for the Railways Department for 40 years, was a long-serving councillor in Wanganui and later mayor, 1962-1974 Quantity: 1 folder(s) (7 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Mr O Wilson, Wellington, 1985

Date: 1971

By: Palmerston North City Corporation; New Zealand. General Assembly Library

Reference: MapColl-os832.4396eac/1971/Acc.31091

Description: A district planning map of the City of Palmerston North revised 3/9/1971. The area covered is within the district boundary and the Manawatu River. Notations refer to rural, residential, commercial and industrial zones which are marked, as are recreation areas, reserves, proposed and existing schools and streets, the hospital, churches and the railway, but are unnamed. Schools and streets are named, sections are unnumbered. Published by the Town Planning Office, Palmerston North City Corporation Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Diazo print, scale [1:7920], 122.5 x 100.6 cm.

Date: 1968

By: Palmerston North (N.Z.). City Council; Sinclair, E M, active 1948-1967

Reference: MapColl-832.4396bje/1968/Acc.8216

Description: An approved district scheme map of the City of Palmerston North ponding area drawn August 1967, certified by Kenneth Nairn, Town Planner. The area covered is within Victoria, College and Jensen Streets. Surveyors' readings are included. Sections are numbered, include district plan numbers and owners' names as follows:- B.V. Smith, R. Harford, M.C. Morgan, N.C. & O.L. Holland, J.I.F. Dawson, E.W. Burson, J.R. & D. Grimmer, R. & R. Wattes, A. Siefert, L.W. Goodwin, A.E. Hansel, N.G. Fraser, F.B. Murray, B.M. Russell, C.R. Harrison, J.G. & R. Hannah. See also records for District Planning Map, City of Palmerston North - Central Area, 39/1 & 39/2. Also District Planning Map, City of Palmerston North - Terrace End, 39/3. Published by Palmerston North City Council Includes handwritten note on bottom left giving information about angles on the periphery of the Ponding area denoted in the field and established in P.N.C.C. datum Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Diazo print, linen backed, scale [1:792], 52.5 x 71 cm.

Date: 1974 - 1975

From: Alington, William Hildebrand, 1929- :[51 volumes of architectural plans]

By: Gabites, Alington & Edmondson (Firm)

Reference: E-928-f-044

Description: Includes an external perspective drawing, floor plans, site ceiling and roof plans, elevations and sections, stair tower plans and sections, toilets and kitchen plans and sections, window door plumbing and finishes schedules, foundation plan and pad details, frame elevations and sections, joint details, precast panel details. Includes plans by C M Strachan & Associates, engineers. Quantity: 1 sketchbook(s). Physical Description: Bound volume of diazo prints, red spine, 600 x 350 mm.

Date: 1965

By: Palmerston North (N.Z.). City Council; New Zealand. General Assembly Library

Reference: MapColl-832.4396eac/1965/Acc.31089

Description: A district scheme map of the City of Palmerston North amended 10th Oct 1962, further amended 27th May 1963 and on 5th August 1965. The area covered is from the racecourse to the aerodrome and golf course. Notations refer to rural, residential, commercial and industrial zones which are marked, as are recreation areas, reserves, proposed and existing schools and streets, district boundary, the hospital and railways. Deferred zones operative from 1st. Jan 1965 are marked. Schools and streets are named, sections are numbered. Published by Palmerston North City Council Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Diazo print, scale [1:7920], 106.2 x 75.2 cm.

Date: 1908

Reference: Eph-A-LOCAL-PNth-1908-01

Description: Blue flyer with an arrangement of text in various fonts and sizes, advertises a pre-election meeting by a candidate in Palmerston North's local body elections in 1908. The chairman of Mr Essex's committee is stated as Mt W T Wood, esq., M.P. Essex was the incumbent mayor, but was runner up in this 1908 election. An account about the election results is in Manawatu Times, 30 April 1908, Page 5. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Letterpress on blue flyer, 220 x 142 mm. Transfers: Found in 2016 in the pages of an edition of 'Lorna Doone', G Coll q823.8 BLA 1883, acc. no. 45705..

Date: 1974

From: Alington, William Hildebrand, 1929- :[Architectural plans. 1950-1990s]

By: Gabites, Alington & Edmondson (Firm)

Reference: Plans-2006-058-432

Description: Shows perspective drawing of the exterior of a building complex, with a four-storey building on a street corner in the foreground. Original file numbering was 004.01.15.006 Quantity: 1 plan(s). 6 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Ink drawing on draughting film, 595 x 840 mm. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - MS-Group-1524 - To Photographic Archive - Photographs and slides.

Date: 1972-1976

From: Grover, Frank, 1940- : Papers relating to his political career

Reference: MS-Papers-9209-04

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1971

By: Palmerston North City Corporation; New Zealand. General Assembly Library

Reference: MapColl-os832.4396eac/1971/Acc.31092

Description: A district planning map of the City of Palmerston North revised 3/9/1971. The area covered is within the district boundary and the Manawatu River. No notations are provided and the entire map is zoned with abbreviated codes referring to rural, residential, commercial and industrial zones. Schools and streets are named, sections are unnumbered. Published by the Town Planning Office, Palmerston North City Corporation Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Diazo print, scale [1:7920], 124.4 x 100.8 cm.

Date: 1976

From: Alington, William Hildebrand, 1929-: Papers and photographs

Reference: MSX-8444

Description: Volume comprises specification of work to be done and materials to be used on the construction project. Details include conditions of tender, contract agreements and general certifications. Job 668. Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Typescript

Date: 1829-1956

By: Burnett family

Reference: MS-Papers-1454

Description: Collection consists correspondence, diaries, ledgers and legal documents covering a wide range of topics relating to the Burnett family in England, America and New Zealand. Subjects featured in collection materials include: - business, legal and family matters, especially relating to Utica, Cincinnati, London and Whanganui - abolition and the anti-slavery movement (Cornelius Burnett Snr and his sons were members of the Underground Railroad in Cincinnati, Ohio) - American politics, education and human rights, including slavery, the Civil War and the Mexican War - the confectionary and bakery trade in the United States and New Zealand - religion, spiritualism and churches - music, drama and comedy performances (including theatre programmes) - property, land ownership, conveyances and deeds - farming and farm management - domestic service, wages, employees and tenants - shipping voyages, migration and international travel - the New Zealand Wars in Taranaki and Whanganui - the First World War (including nursing, training camps, the home front) - health, illness, epidemics (cholera, smallpox, flu or influenza) Source of title - Supplied title Whanganui Regional Museum holds handwritten copies of correspondence made by Cornelius Burnett (1805.360.2 LETTERS), the diaries of Joseph Augustus Hornsby Burnett and Cornelius Burnett (1975.83 DIARIES) as well as a deed, photographs and family items. Joseph Burnett and Mary Ann (née Burnett) emigrated from England to America circa 1830, and then to New Zealand in 1856 with their children Cornelius, Josephine Augusta, Alfred, and Emma. They had lived in Oneida County, New York State, known as a centre of the abolitionist movement, and in Cincinnati where they were involved with the Underground Railroad, helping runaway enslaved people. In Wanganui they opened a confectionery and bakery. From 1870 they lived at 'Oneida' homestead and farm property (also known as Trenton House), in Fordell, east of Whanganui. Quantity: 116 folder(s). 2 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter Finding Aids: Inventory available. Processing information: Record updated 1 August 2023 with additional information on the Burnett family and the content of the collection materials.

Date: 1968

By: Palmerston North (N.Z.). City Council

Reference: MapColl-832.4396bje/1968/Acc.8215

Description: An approved district scheme map of the City of Palmerston North, Terrace End, revised 7/12/1967, certified by Kenneth Nairn, Town Planner. The Terrace End boundary is heavily outlined within the area of Alfred, Kauri and Fitzroy Streets, Church Street to Albert Street to Martin Street and Innes Place. Notations refer to residential, commercial and industrial zones which are marked, as are private and public car parks and churches. Streets are named. See also records for District Planning Map, City of Palmerston North - Central Area, 39/2. Also City of Palmerston North District Planning Map, 39/1. Published by Palmerston North City Council Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Diazo print, linen backed, scale [1:2376], 42 x 36.1 cm.