Gold mines and mining - New Zealand - Waikato Region

Date: [ca 1930-1933]

From: Divis, Joseph, 1885-1967: Photographs of New Zealand gold mining

Reference: PAColl-9540-3

Description: Views of Waihi, the open cast gold mines, and the mine buildings. Otira Railway station. Photographs of nurses. Portraits of women. Gardens. Joseph Divis on his trip overseas includes - Czechoslavakia. Japan. New York. Panama Canal. Joseph Divis and other people on board ships. In some cases there are prints on both sides of the mount. Quantity: 61 b&w original photographic print(s) stereographs.

Date: [ca 1920-1933]

By: Divis, Joseph, 1885-1967; Wilshire, Brendon, active 2009

Reference: PA-Group-00527

Description: Photographs taken by Joseph Divis during the period circa 1920 to 1935, portraying Waiuta and nearby mining areas; Waihi and Karangahape Gorge; Alexander River; Argo dredge near Reefton; travels in New Zealand; and personalities. Also a trip to Czechoslovakia which included along the way, Japan, Hawaii, Philippines, and the United States. Images give a comprehensive view of life in the little mining town of Waiuta, mainly between 1931 and 1935, including all aspects of the mine, the town, social gatherings, and images that were published in the Auckland Weekly News. Finding aids - see Photograph Archive backfile for subject lists linked to reference numbers. Negatives at 1/1-039791-G to 1/1-039826-G; 1/2-233028-G to 1/2-233377-G. A selection of images from this collection were published in: Nathan, Simon, 'Through the eyes of a miner: The photography of Joseph Divis', Greymouth: Friends of Waiuta, 2016. Title supplied by Library Quantity: 382 b&w original negative(s). 248 b&w original photographic print(s) stereoscopic prints.

Date: 1850-1909

By: Baines family

Reference: MS-Papers-1125

Description: Correspondence and diary of William Mortimer Baines who came to New Zealand in 1850 on the `Sir Edward Paget'. The papers deal with his interests in mining, timber and land. Includes letters from the Fooks, Dixon and Hunt families of Australia. Includes letters from Maryanne Verdon Baines (1859-1869), mostly to her husband after his departure for England. These are concerned to a large extent with her loneliness in Auckland and with plans for her voyage to England. In addition there are a number of letters written in 1869, by Maryanne and William's children, Fanny, Katherine and Rosa. Source of title - Supplied William Mortimer, came to New Zealand in 1850 on the `Sir Edward Paget'. In 1869 he returned to Britain, although he retained a financial interest in land in New Zealand. Quantity: 10 folder(s). 0.10 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss and typescripts (photocopies) Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1839 - 1841 - 1846 - 1848

By: New Zealand. Tourist and Publicity Department; Hoyte, John Barr Clark, 1835-1913; Heaphy, Charles, 1820-1881; Barraud, Charles Decimus, 1822-1897; Page, George Hyde, 1823-1908; Kinder, John, 1819-1903; Fox, William, 1812-1893; Hatton, Walter Scarlett, 1873-1938; Gold, Charles Emilius, 1809-1871

Reference: A-003-029-a/040-a

Description: Set of looseleaf offprints originally published as a set of 12 prints in "New Zealand calendar 1974". Contents: Goldmining at the Thames [i.e. Goldmining at Thames] / J.B.C. Hoyte. - Nelson Haven, 1841 / Charles Heaphy. - The Pink Terraces, 1874 [i.e. The White Terraces, 1888 (detail)] / C.D. Barraud. - St Mark's Church, Remuera [i.e. S. Mark's, Remuera & Mt Eden, 1859] / Rev. John Kinder. - The Barracks, Napier / C.D. Barraud. - Auckland, 1848 [i.e. Auckland, New Zealand, 1848] / Lt. Gen. G.H. Page. - The Aglionby or Matukituki Valley [i.e. In the Aglionby or Matukituki Valley, looking into the Otapawa, 20th Feb. [1846]] / Sir William Fox. - In Otira Gorge, 1864 [i.e. Otira Gorge, 1864?] / Sir William Fox. - Dunedin, Otago, 1861 [i.e. Part of the town and harbour of Dunedin, Otago, N.Z. [1861?]] / W.S. Hatton. - Kahu Kahu, Hokianga River [i.e. View of the Kahu-Kahu Hokianga River [December] 1839] / Charles Heaphy. - Taranaki, New Zealand, 1860 [i.e. Mount Egmont, Taranaki, New Zealand, 1860] / Lt. Gen. C.E. Gold. - Bream Head, Whangarei / Charles Heaphy. Title from cover of calendar. Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - [Title and artist]; Recto - bottom left - Alexander Turnbull Library, / Wellington, N.Z.; Recto - bottom right - A.R. Shearer, Government Printer, / Wellington, N.Z., 1973. Quantity: 24 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: 24 photolithographs, (2 sets of 12), variously sized from 157 x 238 mm, to 240 x 304 mm. Provenance: Deposited under copyright in the 1970s.

Date: 1864 - 1865

From: Illustrated London news :Clippings related to New Zealand [ca 1842-1890]

By: Harris, A, active 1864; Martin, Albin, 1812?-1888; Illustrated London news (Newspaper)

Reference: E-106-f-039-2

Description: Shows a man on horseback to the right, approaching flat land at the edge of Coromandel Harbour, houses, hills and the harbour in the distance Possibly based on a watercolour in the Library's collection by A. Harris, reference number B-035-009. However the associated text states that the set of Coromandel views is 'from sketches by Mr Allen Martin'. This may be an error for Albin Martin. A. Harris may have copied his view from the Illustrated London news, not supplied the original. Other Titles - Kapanga Flat Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Wood engraving, 150 x 240 mm

Date: 1972

By: Sharpe, Alfred, 1836-1908; Capper Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: C-085-009-b

Description: Shows goldminers and bush encampment with Firth of Thames in the distance From original watercolour in the Auckland City Art Gallery Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Coloured photolithograph, 385 x 545 mm on sheet 515 x 630 mm

Date: 1895-1906

By: Waihi Gold Mining Company

Reference: MS-Papers-0632

Description: Diary describing diggings at the mine, Nov 1895-Jan 1897, entries made usually every 5-7 days. Three memos from and concerning the company, 1899-1900. A flow sheet of the Union Mill, Waihi, 1906 Quantity: 1 folder(s) (58 pages). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph

Date: [Early 1880s?]

By: Martin, Josiah, 1843-1916; Burton Brothers (Dunedin, N.Z.); Taber, Isaiah West, 1830-1912

Reference: PA1-q-153

Description: Photographs of New Zealand taken by various photographers, circa early 1880s. Images include several Maori groups, Maori kainga, meeting houses, carving; a large number of views of mud pools, geysers, hot springs, and in particular views of the Pink and White Terraces before the Tarawera eruption in 1886. Other views show areas of the South Island, including Dunedin City, Oamaru, Christchurch; and the North island including Auckland, Thames District (a number showing aspects of gold mining in the area). The last photograph, of the R.M.S.S. Zealandia was taken by Taber Photo, San Francisco. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Photograph album with grey blue cover, black corners and spine edged with gold; 30.5 x 25.5 cm

Date: 1895

By: Fairburn, Edwin, 1827-1911

Reference: MapColl-832.15gbfd/[ca.1895]/Acc.4027

Description: Map depicting several gold mine shafts and claims near the Moanataieri River, including the Sweeny's Union Gold Mining company, Little and Good, Dawn of Hope, Hokitika, Harp of Erin, Golden Age, Malahide. The heights of the stations are depicted. MS copied from a plan drawn by E Fairburn. Inset depicts vertical section at right angles to the Dawn of Hope. Colour coded key depicts gold-bearing quartz areas, Stamped 'Bethune & ?, Merchant, Wellington, New Zealand' Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on paper, part coloured, linen backed, scale [ca. 1: 600], 45 x 55 cm.

Date: 1972

By: Sharpe, Alfred, 1836-1908; Capper Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: C-085-009

Description: Shows goldminers and bush encampment with Firth of Thames in the distance From original watercolour in the Auckland City Art Gallery Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Coloured photolith. 385 x 545 mm on sheet 515 x 630 mm

Date: 1913

By: Reilly, John, 1846-1916

Reference: MapColl-832.15gbfd/1913/Acc.22933

Description: Mining survey map, depicting applicant's peg marks over an area of 15:1:34 acres, which is labeled Native land 15:1:14 and Crown Land 0:0:20, with surrounding area on right marked 'supposed unoccupied' in block IX, Harataunga (sic) survey district. The map denotes Harataunga West no. 5 and Ringleader SQC. Pencil annotations include Fortuna Surprise S.C., Ben Bolt S.C. and Alice S.C. Mark on pegs X22. Written on map are the dates the plan received, examined and registered at the Land and Survey's office, signed by M.D. Written on map 'To Mr Dixon, 21.4.1'. Signed as approved by HD McKellen for Chief Surveyor 2.5.13. Lands and Survey Auckland stamp '21 Apr 1913, number 7313'. Signed by John Reilly, showing date of application December 9 1912 (Map drawn April 1913). Authority - Warden, Hauraki Gold Fields. Stamped 17133. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on paper, linen backed, scale [1:3 960], 45 x 45 cm.

Date: 1913, 1920-1932

By: Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences Ltd

Reference: MS-Papers-5041

Description: Prospecti, draft annual reports, mining and geological survey reports, and newspaper cuttings relevant to a number of gold and coal mining companies Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 2 folder(s). 0.02 Linear Metres.

Date: 1909

By: Harrison, John William, 1855-1925

Reference: MapColl-832.15gbfd/1909/Acc.9490

Description: Drawn on a New Zealand Survey Department template, depicting a survey plan as application for a mining claim by James Langford in block V Coromandel survey district. Shows area of Sterling dredging claim in the Coromandel Harbour, Albion extended SSBC and old central SSBC, an area of 50 acres. Covering letter attached to map from the surveyor JW Harrison to the goldfield's warden, Coromandel, dated 30 September 1909 (numbered 15234), Reference number MapColl-832.15gbfd/1909/Acc.9490. Received, examined and approved at the Survey Office 2-6.10.1909. 'Entered on GM block V Coromandel S.D. RFK 6/10/09. '15234'. 'To Mr T K Thompson, 2.10.09'. 'Adopted from plan 7568 TRJN/25.' Template map : 'Mining plan template'. New Zealand Survey Department, 18--. Quantity: 1 map(s). 1 letter. Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on card, scale [1:3 960], 49 x 48 cm.

Date: 1900 - 1928

By: Chappell, George A, active 1900-1928?

Reference: PAColl-3076

Description: Includes stereographs Arrangement: Negatives at 1/2-023589 to 023684 and 120000 to 120223. Prints at PAColl-3076-1. Quantity: 316 b&w original negative(s). 4 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 1852 - 1853

From: Illustrated London news :Clippings related to New Zealand [ca 1842-1890]

By: Illustrated London news (Newspaper); Heaphy, Charles, 1820-1881; Evans, Edmund, 1826-1905

Reference: E-106-f-049-2

Description: Scene showing five miners working on a stream bed cradling with a `long Tom', a cradle and shovels. There are low banks behind the men covered with dense native bush including tree ferns. A tent is on a bank above the stream. Engraving by E Evans from painting by Charles Heaphy. Extended Title - From: Illustrated London news, Vol 23, no 465. Dec 3 1853, p 465 Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Wood engraving, 150 x 230 mm

Date: Jan-Jun 1872

From: Hall, John (Sir), 1824-1907 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-1784-065

Description: Letter from Hall's Lincoln electors calling for a public meeting; hand-drawn map sent by Thomas Russell showing Thames goldfield mines Quantity: 1 folder(s). Map showing gold mines - Tookey, Golden Crown and Caledonian

Date: 11-12 Dec 1874

Reference: MS-Papers-2520

Description: Account of a meeting held at Thames on 11 and 12 Dec to discuss payment for the Ohinemuri goldfield. The meeting was attended by Sir Donald McLean, James MacKay, Edward Walter Puckey and chiefs and members of the Ngati Maru, Ngati Tamatera, Ngati Whanaunga and Ngati Paoa tribes. Source of title - Transcribed Authorship of the document is unknown Quantity: 1 folder(s) (28 leaves). Physical Description: Holograph Provenance: No details about the provenance of the document are available other than that it was found under a pile of newspapers in a cupboard in a house at Te Anau in about 1975. How it came to be there could not be established at that time.

Date: 1883

From: [Walsh, Philip] 1843-1914 :[Coromandel sketchbook] 1882-1897.

By: Walsh, Philip, 1843-1914

Reference: E-360-q-004

Description: A building at the foot of Castle Rock, Coromandel, possibly a goldmining building, or a timber mill. It has a waterwheel at the front, close to a stream Other Titles - Waterwheel. Goldmine Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil 250 x 180 mm

Date: 1852 - 1979

By: Heaphy, Charles, 1820-1881; Avon Fine Prints

Reference: C-061-041

Description: Prospectus for Anthony Murray-Oliver's folio-sized volume of Charles Heaphy's paintings, including a full-sized reproduction of a watercolour from the collection of the British Library, 'Committee at Pata Pata [Coromandel], 1852, showing a large gathering of Maori and some Pakeha in the foreground, among houses and tents, with canoes pulled up at the fore, yachts in the harbour and two ranges of hills in the background, shortly after the discovery of gold in the Coromandel. The gathering was to finalise the sale of the Coromandel gold fields. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Coloured photolithograph 260 x 333 mm, on one of four pages

Date: 1972

By: Sharpe, Alfred, 1836-1908; Capper Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: C-085-009-a

Description: Shows goldminers and bush encampment with Firth of Thames in the distance From original watercolour in the Auckland City Art Gallery Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Coloured photolith. 385 x 545 mm on sheet 515 x 630 mm