Grey River/Māwheranui

Date: 1868 - 1870

By: Cooper, William Marshall, 1833-1921; Schmidt, John Diedrich, 1839-1925; Harnett & Company; Taranaki Museum

Reference: A-104-024-b

Description: View from close to the mouth of the river, looking inland. Shows boats on the river, including (possibly) the Cobden ferry, and a horse-drawn cart on the road to the right, leading along the south side of the riverbank towards the houses and shops of the town Title from inscription on verso of 24a. See Ellis, E M. Early prints of N.Z. 1642-1875. Christchurch, 1977. p. 192-193. Other Titles - Lithographed by John Diedrich Schmidt from a sketch by William Marshall Cooper Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithograph 210 x 300 mm Provenance: Deacessioned from the collections of Taranaki Museum, 1994.

Date: [ca 1880-1910]

From: Scenery Preservation Board :Scenic photographs of New Zealand

By: Collis, William Andrews, 1853-1920; De Tourret, Ernest, active 1909-1912; New Zealand. Tourism Department; Partington, William Henry Thomas, 1854-1940; Scenery Preservation Board

Reference: PAColl-0444-1

Description: Photographs of the following: a set of seven photographs by Collis and annotated by F P Corkill, land agent, re landholding around the Waiwhakaiho River; scenic views such as waterfalls, lakes, and the Pink and White Terraces; bridges with annotations re height etc; sixteen numbered photographs mounted two to a card of scenic views in the Taranaki Region, Rotorua and the far north (including ones of Taumaha Gorge, Taranaki and Lake Ora - location unidentified); a set of seven photographs of the Waipu Caves including Lot's wife, the anvil and the sugar loaf in Morrison's Cave; a clipping of St Paul's Cupola and a photograph of Kauri Gully, Northcote with annotations on resolutions passed re the establishment of reservations; a panorama in two photographs of Flagstaff Hill, Dunedin with annotations re a potential reserve; and two of a tramping party of three men and five boys resting at a waterfall. Includes a recent hand-written list of the photographs. Quantity: 56 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Mounted prints

Date: 1868 - 1870

By: Cooper, William Marshall, 1833-1921; Schmidt, John Diedrich, 1839-1925

Reference: A-104-024

Description: Shows boats on river, including (possibly) Cobden ferry, and horse-drawn cart Title from inscription on verso of 24a. See Ellis, E M. Early prints of N.Z. 1642-1875. Christchurch, 1977. p. 192-193. Other Titles - Lithographed by John Diedrich Schmidt from a sketch by William Marshall Cooper Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithograph 210 x 300 mm

Date: 1868 - 1870

By: Cooper, William Marshall, 1833-1921; Schmidt, John Diedrich, 1839-1925; Harnett & Company

Reference: A-104-024-c

Description: Shows boats on river, including (possibly) Cobden ferry, and horse-drawn cart Title from inscription on verso of 24a. See Ellis, E M. Early prints of N.Z. 1642-1875. Christchurch, 1977. p. 192-193. Other Titles - Lithographed by John Diedrich Schmidt from a sketch by William Marshall Cooper Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithograph 210 x 300 mm Provenance: Purchased from Anah Dunsheath in July 2001.

Date: [Between 1900 and 1911]

From: Miller, E D N :Photographs by Isaac Jeffares, and of family

Reference: PA1-o-246

Description: Album of photographs taken by Isaac H B Jeffares, given to Miss W Ashley (Winifred Ashley, later Jeffares' wife). Most of the photographs are scenic, taken chiefly in the West Coast region; with two views of Wellington. Inscriptions: Album page - centre - `To Miss W. Ashley ... [9?]/6/11. I.H.B. Jeffares' (Inscription very indistinct, written in black ink on black paper) Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with blue cover, entitled `Photograph[ic?] souvenirs; 15.5 x 18.5 cm

Date: 1860 - 1869

From: Haast family: Collection

Reference: C-097-178

Description: Sketch map showing rivers, mountains, passes, and Lake Brunner. Scale: ten miles to an inch. On Verso: Notes in ink; list of names in pencil Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink, 310 x 380 mm

Date: 1853-1885

By: Richmond, Christopher William (Hon), 1821-1895

Reference: E-284

Description: Include views of Central Otago, West Coast, Marlborough, Wellington, Bream Head, Egypt, England, France, voyage to England, seascapes, yachts and ships. For details see records for individual pages. At head of title: Richmond and Atkinson family papers, vol 45. Quantity: 1 sketchbook(s) containing. 85 drawing(s) (pencil). 4 drawing(s) pencil and ink. 1 drawing(s) pencil and wash. Physical Description: Art originals, pencil, 170 x 230 mm or smaller, in album, 240 mm, 1/2 blue moroccco, blue buckram Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - acc. 77-253: Richmond and Atkinson papers.

Date: ca 1930s

Reference: PAColl-3514

Description: Mother and child; Wellington city and suburb scenes; reception Government House Wellington; Greymouth and Grey River from the air; China; Wallabies; etc Arrangement: Negative numbers allocated: G68289-G68317-1/4 Quantity: 29 b&w original negative(s).

Date: 1880s

By: Ring, James, 1856-1939; Brewster, Barney, active 1991-2019

Reference: PAColl-6394

Description: Photograph of the bridges at Ahaura, taken ca 1880s by James Ring of Greymouth. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print

Date: 1955

By: Woollaston, Mountford Tosswill (Sir), 1910-1998; Capper Contemporary New Zealand Art Prints

Reference: C-085-106-a

Description: A semi-representational view of river and sky Original oil in Robert McDougall Art Gallery, measures 570 x 830 mm Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, col. 370 x 550 mm, on sheet 580 x 730 mm

Date: [190-?]

From: Daroux, Louis John, 1870-1948 :Photographs of New Zealand and the Pacific

Reference: 1/1-039472-G

Description: Road bridge over Grey river at Greymouth. Photograph taken ca 1900s by Louis John Daroux. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 6.5 x 8.5 inches

Date: 1861-1868, 1934-1938

From: Haast family: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-0037-275

Description: Mainly published reports by Haast, in particular dealing with the Grey River coalfields.

Date: 1876

From: Richmond, Christopher William, 1821-1895 :Sketch book ; sketches numbered 1 to 74 [i.e. 95] / [by] C W Richmond.

Reference: E-284-026

Description: Shows a small steamer at the mouth of the Grey River in stormy weather. The cargo in the ship appears to have been unloaded onto the North bank of the river Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil, 95 x 145 mm

From: Barton, Cranleigh Harper 1890-1975 :[Views of Greymouth and Waiho Gorge] [1950s?]

Reference: A-227-413

Description: Shows a view of a street with buildings on one side and a body of water on the other side, includes hills in the distance. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour, 195 x 285 mm

Date: 1939-1950

By: Wellington Regional Planning Authority

Reference: PAColl-0287

Description: New Zealand Towns, regions, scenery and primary industries. Includes many aerial views. Quantity: 175 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 1850-1884

By: Burnett family

Reference: MS-Papers-4773

Description: There are two groups of letters, those of George Burnett and those of his brother James Burnett. George Burnett letters from the Victory at sea and shortly after his arrival in Auckland, 1850-1851, includes a letter-diary of the voyage. James Burnett letters from Auckland, Whangarei, Nelson and Grey River area. The latter 1860-1861 when he accompanied von Haast on his West Coast expedition. Also a letter written by Martha Jane Burnett (wife of James) dated 4 Sep 1852 in which she describes the voyage of the Joseph Fletcher, 1852. Includes family tree showing the descendants of James Burnett (1785-1851) and his wife Barbara Johnston (d 1861) George Burnett arrived on the Victory in Jan 1851 at Auckland. His younger brother James, a surveyor, arrived on the Joseph Fletcher at Auckland, Oct 1852, accompanied by his mother, 2 sisters, and brother William. The family were originally from Ovington, Northumberland and settled at Whangarei. James accompanied von Haast on his West Coast expedition in 1860 Quantity: 4 folder(s). 0.04 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss & printed matter (some photocopies)

Date: 1860

From: Haast family: Collection

Reference: C-097-123-1

Description: Panoramic view (in three sections) of mountain range to the north and north east from Ohinetakitaki [Plain], Grey River area. Peaks have been numbered 200 to 232. On verso of three sections of C-097-124 Language - Titles Other Titles - Aussicht auf Norden & Nordosten von Ohinetakitaki. Grey. Inscriptions: Recto - centre - Title in German; Verso - centre - Title in English Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Ink and pencil, on three sheets. Heights 68, 70 and 87 mm. Overall length 1205 mm

Date: Between 1900 and 1914

From: North, Esther Mary, 1892-1968: Photographs

By: Muir & Moodie (Firm); Valentine, George Dobson, 1852-1890

Reference: PA1-q-178

Description: The first half of the album consists of a collection of postcards from many parts of the world, including New Zealand; many are coloured. One tourist postcard taken by George Valentine is labelled `Patarangukai, Maori chief'; others show groups of Maori; and another taken by Muir and Moodie is of a "House boat, Wanganui River". The latter part of the album consists of photographs of the Coromandel Peninsula, Bay of Islands, Whangarei and Kawau, taken on a Christmas cruise, 1913-1914. Inscriptions: Album page - "To Esme North, with best love from Auntie Winnie, April 7th 1906, Easter" Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with grey-brown cover with embossed roses in white, dark green leaves and stems; entitled `Post card album'; 34.5 x 19.5 cm

Date: 1931 - 1932, 1939 - 1940

From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives

By: Powell, Arthur Walter, 1893-1970; Moore & Thompson (Firm); Male, John Gifford, 1913-2003; Browne, Victor Carlyle, 1900-1979; Collins, Tudor Washington, 1898-1970; Weigel, William George, 1890-1980; Kent, Thelma Rene, 1899-1946; Crago, Eric William, 1904-1992; Robson, Edward Thomas, 1875-1953

Reference: PAColl-0785-1-037

Description: Photographs of yachting and scenic views, 1931, 1932, 1939 and 1940, made for publication in the New Zealand Free Lance. Includes photographs of yachting, fishing, sheep droving, birdlife, lakes and rivers. Photographers include George Weigel, Thelma Kent, T W Collins, H Banfield, V C Browne, J G Male, L P Crago and A W Powell. Quantity: 42 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints

Date: 1860

From: Haast family: Collection

Reference: C-097-049

Description: View of Mount Cook as seen from the bank of the Grey River at its mouth (known to Maori as the Mawhera). The sea and coastline to the south can be seen. Letters added above peaks, as well as some indecipherable words On verso: Outline of mountain range labelled `Aussicht von Tumaagen auf Mt Cook' Removed from a sketch book Language - Title Inscriptions: Verso - centre - Title in ink; Recto - top right - Title in German - Ansicht der Sudlichen Alpen von dem nordlichen ufer der Grey 1 Juni 1860 Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on pages glued together to make sheet, 110 x 510 mm