Farr, Samuel Charles, 1827-1918

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: 19 Nov 1849-15 Jun 1850

By: Farr, Everard Cecil, 1859-1937

Reference: qMS-0717

Description: The account describes, in narrative form, the voyage to NZ from England to Akaroa (November 1849 to April 1850) and the period up to 15 June when the narrator was married Publication - Reminiscence published in `Tales of Banks Peninsula' edited by Howard Charles Jacobsen, 1884, and enlarged edition 1914; `Canterbury old and new: 1850-1900, a souvenir of the Jubilee, Whitcombe and Tombs, 1900 Source of title - Supplied by writer Account of Samuel Charles Farr's voyage to NZ on the 'Monarch'; he wrote in the third person, referring to himself as Charlie Farrant and the vessel as the `Mona'. He was the father of Everard Cecil Farr. Quantity: 1 volume(s) (14 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph (photocopy) (33 cm, green hinged lid box)

Date: 1918-1957

By: Haylock, Arthur Lagden, 1860-1948

Reference: MS-Papers-3562

Description: Papers include several letters written to Haylock by various people, during the 1940s giving information on his forebears in Akaroa and Banks Peninsula. Also included is an obituary of S C Farr, dated 14 Jul 1918, an article written by Haylock on Captain James Bruce, an autobiographical account of his time in Timaru entitled `Recollections of Timaru 1877-1882' which deals mainly with his activies in the `Rocket Brigade' and the shipwrecks of that era and a newspaper clipping dated 11 May 1957 which also deals with shipwrecks near Timaru. A biographical note written by Haylock's son or daughter gives some details of his life. Source of title - Supplied title Arthur Lagden Haylock was born in Akaroa in 1860. In 1877 he entered the Government Service as a cadet, and was posted to the Land Office at Timaru. His great interest in the sea and ships led him to join the `Timaru Rocket Brigade', a group of volunteers which watched over vessels anchored in the roadstead. He was transferred to Christchurch and then Wellington and after his retirement was active in the Anglican Church's Men's Society and also continued his interest in compiling records of early events, especially shipwrecks. He died in 1948. Quantity: 1 folder(s) (12 pieces). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescript and printed matter

Date: 1911-1916

By: Farr, Samuel Charles, 1827-1918

Reference: MS-0733

Description: Letter to R McNab concerning the hoisting of the British flag at Akaroa and the arrival of Stanley in the Britomart; reply by McNab to Farr; autobiography of Farr Quantity: 1 volume(s) (27 pages). Physical Description: Mss (photocopy) (26 cm; green slip case)

From: Australian Joint Copying Project : Miscellaneous Series microfilm

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-20-2600

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

Date: 1841, 1845, 1888

By: New Zealand Banking Company

Reference: Micro-MS-0036

Description: Correspondence between Joseph Gould, SC Farr and WB Buller. Deed of co-partnership of the New Zealand Banking Company, 1841. 8th Annual Report of the Directors of the New Zealand Banking Co., 1845. Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s) positive (55 pages).

Date: [ca 1920]

By: Story, Edith Mary, 1861-1942

Reference: qMS-1898-1899

Description: A collection of stories relating to the early settlement of New Zealand, narrated to Mrs Story by the settlers or their immediate descendants. Many pioneers recounted their voyage to New Zealand Accompanying material - Undated letter to editor of `Morning post' re reminiscences Another copy of this manuscript was deposited by Story at the British Library. Mrs Story was in New Zealand from 1915-1920 Quantity: 2 volume(s). Physical Description: Typescript (26 cm; black cloth) (Index: 34 cm; ¼ black morocco, grey card) Finding Aids: Index compiled by Nola Millar at qMS-1899.

Date: May 1889

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

Reference: MS-Papers-1784-155

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1880s

From: Tonks album

Reference: PA1-o-497-17

Description: View of the Normal School, Christchurch from Kilmore Street Built 1873-1874. Architect was Samuel C Farr of Christchurch. Built as a school for training teachers. In 1878 the wing along Montreal Street was extended. Architect was Thomas Cane of the Education Board. In 1982 work began on converting the shool buildings into apartments. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 1890

By: Farr, Samuel Charles, 1827-1918

Reference: G-408

Description: Shows three men around a tent pitched on the top of grassy hills near a rocky outcrop. Their tent is pitched at the left, and at the centre, smoke rises from their campfire. The tent appears to have a brand name sign on the side. One of the man is reading a book. At the extreme right and left are what may be handbuilt piles of stones, possibly from a stone quarry. Small pink flowering bushes are in the foreground, above a clay bank. Quantity: 1 oil(s). Physical Description: Oil on board, 245 x 350 mm. Provenance: The vendor bought the painting from descendants of the artist; they confirmed the location of the scene.