Ōrongorongo River

Date: 1914

From: Girdlestone, Hubert Earle, 1879-1918 : Albums relating to surveying, tramping and climbing

Reference: PA1-q-914

Description: Opens with a group of men on a tramp into the valley of the Orongorongo River in the southern Rimutaka Ranges. Included are views of the river and surrounding mountains, in particular Mount Matthews which they climbed posing for a photograph at the Mt Matthews trig station. There are views in the native forest and one looking over the Wainuiomata Valley. One image shows a group of men standing on the Fernside Railway Station labled as the "Mt Hector Party". This probably relates to a group of photographs later in the album recording a tramp in the Taraua Ranges. A group of five photographs records a trip to the Dawson Falls on Mount Egmont. There are views of the road leading to the falls through native forest, the group sitting on a huge rock below the falls, and the falls themselves. The other images in this group show the party on the Mountain, and loaded onto a cart at Eltham. Two pages of views of Days Bay, Lower Hutt, showing individual houses, Croyden School, and coastal scenes. A surveying trip to Kapiti Island. Views of the western cliff face of the island, the caretaker's house and surroundings, a tame deer, nautilus shells, and H E Girdlestone standing beside an 8 inch micrometer on a tripod. Views of the Volcanic Plateau showing Mounts Ruapehu, Ngauruhoe, and Tongariro and the surrounding plains. The departure of the Main Expeditionary Force from Wellington during the First World War. The focus of these images is on the transports moored at the wharves, and the two escorting warships, the Japanese "Ibuki" and the British H M S "Minotaur", in the harbour. A group of women playing golf on the Waiwhetu golf links Family and friends at Eastbourne. Trip to the West Coast and the glaciers. Views of the main road south of Ross passing through heavy native forest, the Franz Josef Glacier and people climbing its ice fields, Mount Tasman, the Toaroha Rapids, and the Fox Glacier. There are also views of the Pelorus River and Bridge, the Buller Gorge, the Buller River, and the bridge on the road between Lyell and Inangahua. A general view of Greymouth where the party stayed with friends whoes two children were photographed driving peddle cars. A southern crossing of the Tararua Ranges. The route was by way of Mount Reeves, then down into the Tauherenikau River valley, along the river, then up to Mount Alpha and along the ridges to Hector and out again along the Waiotauru River to Otaki Forks. There are two photographs of members of the tramping party, as well as general views of the ranges, the rivers, a mountain tarn, and the Waihoanga Bridge. A visit to the Army training camp at Trentham. Photographs of individual soldiers and groups of soldiers and visitors. Three views of a man on horseback and a dog in the Manganuiateo River. Three images of surveyors making observations at a trig station using an 8 inch micrometer. Views of the Southern Alps. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s).

Date: 26 Nov 1940-17 Oct 1943

From: Australian Joint Copying Project : Miscellaneous Series microfilm

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-20-2851

Description: Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s).

Date: 1852-1862

By: Inglis, Alexander St. Clair, 1829-1906

Reference: Micro-Art-001

Description: Scenes on board Agra, views of houses, Napier, Orongorongo, Lake Okareka, Mt Vernon, Maori portraits Inscriptions: Signed Physical Description: Negative microfilm (27 frames)

Date: [Between 1927 and 1955]

From: Salmon, J T :Albums, album pages and loose prints

By: Salmon, John Tenison, 1910-1999

Reference: PA1-q-206

Description: Photographs taken by John Tenison Salmon between 1927 and 1955, mostly in the Wellington Region. Some are art photographs, including still life images of carvings, cloisonne ware and porcelain, and some are tinted. One sequence shows the Dominion Museum and Art Gallery, both interior and exterior views. Some were taken in April 1936 before the building was furnished; others were taken later in 1936 and 1937, including the Kauri Hall, the Sculpture Hall, the Art Gallery, the National Portrait Gallery, the Academy Gallery, the Maori Hall, and the entrance vestibule. Civic events are shown in illuminations at the Government Buildings for the King George V Silver Jubilee on 12th May 1935; the Carillon tower floodlit for for the coronation of King George VI; and night photographs of the New Zealand Centennial Exhibition in 1940, including the Australian and British pavilions. Wellington is shown in views from various hills and rooftops. Specific trips and occasions include a Waikaremoana trip in 1930; the Victoria University College Natural History Society trip to Butterfly Creek in 1933; a Camera Club outing near Mangaroa Hill in 1938; and celebrating Xmas in Auckland in 1952. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with brown cover, Super-Cobra binder file; 30 x 24 cm

Date: 1913

From: Girdlestone, Hubert Earle, 1879-1918 : Albums relating to surveying, tramping and climbing

Reference: PA1-o-1224

Description: Mainly a series of holidays, tramping trips, and local excursions. The first is a trip to the head of Lake Te Anau and Milford Sound via the Milford track. It begins on the road between Glenorchy and Paradise, then through the valley of the Route Burn River to the Hollyford Valley where the party camped on the shores of Lake Howden. From there they passed Lakes Fergus and Gunn into the Eglinton River Valley and on to Te Anau, and then onto the Milford track to Milford Sound via the Clinton River Valley. Images on the way include Mount Balloon, Mount Elliott, Routeburn Hut, and Lake Ada. There is a view of Mitre Peak, Mount Tutoko, and the Pembroke Glacier from Milford Sound. The second series relates to a camping trip to Wanganui and the Whanganui River. This includes a game of golf and visiting friends in St John's Hill. There are views of the party's camp and a number of images taken during a canoeing trip up the Whanganui River in what looks like a Maori dug out canoe. Two other images in this group are of men standing beside the trigs on Mounts Holdworth and Dundas in the Tararua Ranges. The third series is of family and friends at home in Eastbourne and in the bush at Muritai; Girdlestone, a friend, and two women on motor cycles on the coast road; views of Eastbourne from the hills above the suburb; women on the beach and reading at home. The fourth series relates to a trip to the Volcanic Plateau during which the party climbed Mounts Ruapehu and Ngauruhoe. There are two group photographs of the whole party, one taken in front of the Waihohonu Hut, and the other on the summit of Mount Ruapehu. The fifth series shows a party of men and women on a walk and a picnic in the beach forest in Gollan's Valley near Eastbourne. The sixth series is a record of a holiday to Queen Charlotte and Pelorus Sounds taken by a group of men over Christmas 1913. There are views of the sounds and surrounding landscape, of Portage where the party stayed, and of boat and fishing trips that they made during their stay. The seventh series is of a tramping trip to the Orongrongo River Valley. The views are of native forest, the river and the mountains, and one of two men boiling a billy beside their tent in the bush. The eighth series consists of two photographs of the wreck of the "Devon" on the rocks at Pencarrow Heads, Wellington harbour. This occured on the 25th of August 1913. The ninth series is a group of photographic postcards of the Te Anau, Milford region, and probably relate to the trip recorded at the beginning of this album. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s).

Date: Circa 1900s

From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 :Photographs of New Zealand geology, geography, and the Maori history of Horowhenua

Reference: PA1-f-003

Description: Album of black & white photographs taken during the early 1900s, showing geological formations in New Zealand. They include images of the Banks Peninsula, Sumner, Heathcote-Avon Estuary, Lyttelton Harbour, and the Halswell River, in several sequences in the album; flooding of the Koputaroa Stream at Levin, on 4 December 1906; Lake Horowhenua; Paekakariki Coast; the Wairarapa, including Orongorongo Valley, Wharekauhau Stream, Wainuiomata, Palliser Bay, Mukamuka Valley, Eglinton's Hut; Tongariro National Park area, including Waiouru (in which the stables of Crowther & McCauley coach services are visible), the source of the Waikato River at the gorge and waterfall of the Mangatoetoenui Stream; Mount Ruapehu, crater lake, the Waihohonu Hut, Te Heuheu Peak, Flounder Glacier and Waikato Glacier; Mount Ngauruhoe, slopes and craters and the source of the Ohinepango Stream; Mount Tongariro, Ketetahi Springs and Ketetahi Hut, craters and crater lakes including the Red crater, and Blue and Green Lakes

Date: [1944-1957]

From: Riddiford family : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-5502-20

Description: Comprises letters and map relating to C C Williams' and Wainui Shingle's applications (with draft map) (1944, 1950); copy of agreement between Williams and Riddiford (1944); account with Wainui Shingle Co (1946); legal correspondence re same (1950); advertisement for sale of Orongorogno Station, and letter of offer (1953); agreements between Riddiford, Rosemary Greenwood and Wainui Shingle (1950); and papers re Riddiford's estate including estimated tax liability, shingle rights and settlements (1950-1957) Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [1860s-1950s]

From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives

By: Raine, William Hall, 1892-1955

Reference: PAColl-0785-1-002

Description: Views of the Orongorongo River, Otago, Milford and early Wellington made for publication in the New Zealand Free Lance. They include photographs of early artwork, street scenes, shipping, government buildings, mountains, lakes, rivers and people engaged in outdoor activities such as tramping and hunting. Quantity: 72 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: [ca 1930s]

From: Scoullar, Leo Bryan, 1917-2010: Photographs

Reference: PA1-o-1776

Description: Photographs relating to the Scoullar family, taken circa 1930s. Compiled by an unidentified person. Images, taken on family holidays and outings in the North Island, chiefly show Bryan, Patrick, Genievieve and Arthur Scoullar. Family members are identified by an accompanying spreadsheet. Includes images taken during a motoring holiday, circa 1935, with Frank, Lucy and (baby) Janice Golder. Contains views of Patea, Rotorua, and possibly Auckland. Events in Rotorua include bathing at the Blue Baths, and a trip to a Maori village. Contain images of Patrick Scoullar in his naval uniform, including some taken with other sailors, and two taken on the deck of a ship. Accompanying information - A print-out of a spreadsheet, compiled by Mr Scoullar's cousin, that identifies persons in this album, is in the Photo Archive backfile under 'Scoullar'. Original negatives for some of the prints in this album can be found in the sequence 1/4-123405 to 123523 Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Soft-covered album, 19 x 28 cm

Date: [ca 1920's]

From: Tiller, Eileen, active 1957-2014: Collection

Reference: PAColl-10807

Description: Comprises two panoramic copy prints of Wairoa Station and Orongorongo Station. The originals were taken by an unknown photographer circa 1920's, Eileen Tiller made the copy prints at a later unspecified date. Copy print of Wairoa was compiled from four original photographs. Annotation on the reverse reads "Four separate photographs joined by me before copying E.M T". Descriptive information taken from annotation on the reverse of the copy prints. Title supplied by Library. Inscriptions: Verso - top right - “Orongorongo Station via Wainuiomata. Original photo with Mr H. E. Riddiford – owner of the station. From: Mrs E. Tiller, 41 Ararino Street, Trentham, whose uncle Mr G. Hansen was manager for Mr E. Riddiford. Probably taken 1920’s.”; Verso - bottom right - “Wairoa – Hawkes Bay. Photo probably taken 1920’s. Original photo with Wairoa Brough Council (county museum). From: Mrs E Tiller, 41 Araino Street, Trentham. 4 Separate photos joined by me before copying (E.M.T.)” Quantity: 2 b&w copy photographic print(s). Physical Description: 2 panoramic copy photographs, 13.5 x 30.2cm and 13.5 x 51cm Processing information: This item was flattened as part of a panorama flattening project in 2021. It had previously been stored rolled.

Date: 1863

From: [Crawford, James Coutts] 1817-1889 :Wairarapa sketchbook 1863

Reference: E-173-002/003

Description: A view by the coast from Pencarrow Head at the entrance to Wellington Harbour as far as Turakirae Head along Fitzroy Bay and the southern coastline, with the positions of a lighthouse [i.e. Pencarrow Head], a saltwater lake, Wainuiomata, Pencarrow Head [i.e Baring Head] and the Orongorongo River indicated. The drawing is mostly a coastal profile, showing the hill forms and indicating their geological history with notes. Part 1 of a 3-part panorama. See also his 'Pukaraka to Mukamuka' and 'Wairarapa. Wharekawa R[iver]. Wharepapa River' for the other two sections along the South Wairarapa Coast Acquired with E171: Wairarapa and Wellington sketchbook, signed J C Crawford The sketchbook comprises [77] p. ; see shelflist for titles Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil and ink, 130 x 360 mm

Date: 1868 - 1869

By: New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey; George & Swanson (Firm)

Reference: MapColl-832.47gbbd/1868-9/Acc.37192

Description: Survey map with topographical features, in the vicinity of the lower half of the Orongorongo River, from Windy Point, southwards to Turakirae Head, northwestwards to Fitzroy Bay and eastwards to the Mukamukaiti Stream. Identifies Crown land and Native (Maori) land. The Orongorongo River, Daniel Riddiford's land (Orongorongo Station), the east coast, and the site of the old pa (kainga) at the rivermouth are surveyed in detail. Shows an old fortified pa between the Orongorongo and the Wainuiomata rivers. Map (before copying) signed by several officials as certified, including Deputy Inspector of Surveys, the Chief Surveyor, and ER Foster. Signed as correct by surveyor George and Swanson. Includes a traverse table. Written on map: 'F3'. Signed 'J ?Worthington no. 238'. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photocopy, scale indeterminable, 79 x 97.6 cm. Provenance: Maps and plans from Head Office Collection, Dept of Lands and Survey.

Date: 25 January 1983

From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers

Reference: EP/1983/0301-F

Description: Jamie (right) and Timothy Moore on their 10 speed bicycles in the Orongorongo River, Rimutaka Forest Park. Photographed by an Evening Post staff photographer on the 25th of January 1983. Jamie and Timothy Moore were from Upper Hutt and were staying at a hut in the Orongrongo Valley. Their bicycles were Christmas presents which they were trying out in an off-road situation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s) 35mm negative strip comprising 2 images. Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate film negative, 35mm

Date: [1930-1950]

From: McEwen, Jock Malcolm, 1915-2010: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-6717-039

Description: Diagram of spur pa at Pahaoa, south of the Cameron homestead; note from Paneta Otene re Orongorongo (1945); transcripts from Maori Land Court minute books, including Wanganui (1938 and 1939); `The Maori and the forest' by Elsdon Best; page of galley proof, `The Arawa' by W J Phillips; page of tattooed heads by Robley; `The Development of Maori culture since the advent of the pakeha' by McEwen, a paper read at the Sixth Science Congress of the Royal Society of New Zealand; `Carved stone figure from North Auckland' and `Carved stone head from North Auckland' (same account); `Grotesque figures' (with illustrations); statement of account, probably relating to carving (1933-1935) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Holographs Printed matter Typescripts A sketch of a Maori Pa site, four tattooed Maori heads, carved prow and stern waka carvings.

Date: 1846

From: Collinson, Thomas Bernard 1822-1902 :Seven years service on the borders of the Pacific Ocean, 1843-1850

By: Collinson, Thomas Bernard, 1822-1902

Reference: A-292-044

Description: Faint outline of hills with rivers marked. Paringakahu, Wainui omata, Orongorongo and Turakirai Mt identified. Appears to be a view near the entrance to Wellington Harbour. On verso of A-292-043 Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil on cream wove paper 155 x 244 mm Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - March 1993, from [MS 50].

Date: 1956 - 1985

From: Alington family :Photographs of Alington and Broadhead families

Reference: PA12-8627

Description: Alington family photographs taken between 1956 to 1985. Slides include: General group shots of family and friends in New Zealand, Bill and Margaret Alington's wedding, the baptism of Ellis Alington, family tramping trips (group shots - Orongorongo and Anne Hut, St James Walkway), transport, and domestic scenes. The following individuals are identified: Ellis Alington, Marianne and Tom Haiselden, Kathleen Davies,Faye Wright, Max, Agnes, Hannah, Sammy, and Mary Moodie, Margaret and Bill Alington, and Giles Broadhead. Quantity: 22 colour original transparency/ies. Physical Description: 22 35mm colour slides

Date: 5 November 1973

From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers

Reference: EP/1973/4841-F

Description: Members of the Wellington, Hutt Valley, and Wairarapa tramping clubs carrying the body of Lawrence Drake (Bill) Bridge, across the Orongorongo River. Photographed by an Evening Post staff photographer on the 5th of November 1973. L D Bridge was the `father' of modern search and rescue in new Zealand. He died while attending a weekend search and rescue exercise in the Orongorongo River valley. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s) 35mm negative strip with 3 images. Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate negative, 35mm

Date: 1960

By: Wellington (N.Z.). City Council. Drainage Engineer's Department

Reference: MapColl-832.47cba/1960/Acc.28691

Description: Shows the various tracks and huts in the Orongororo Valley, including, Butcher Track, Baker track, Browns track; Peak Stream hut, Tainui hut, Manuka hut, MacGregor hut, Shamrock hut, Paua hut, Dicks hut, Whakanui hut, HVTC hut and Baines hut. Also shows Matai stream, Wootten stream, and red rock steam. The Orongorongo River runs through the centre. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Diazo print, 42.4 x 50.1 cm. Scale 1:25 000 Provenance: Donor unknown

Date: [1990-1997]

By: Jagger, Arnold Peter, 1926-2010

Reference: MS-Papers-6159

Description: Comprises papers complementing Jagger's `The Trampers' Marathon' and includes notes on the background and history of the race from 1930, circulars re the race, extract from John Pascoe, some correspondence, maps, planning, results in various categories and related papers; also includes results for the Sinclair Cup which was instituted in 1935 for team success. The Tramper's Marathon began in 1930 in the Orongorongo River/Catchpool area, organised and controlled by the Tararua Tramping Club. Source of title - Supplied Relationship complexity - Jagger's published work at q796-428 in the Published collection Jagger published `The Trampers' Marathon' in 1997; he has been an active participant in the marathon Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph, mss and typescripts (photocopies) Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Mr A P Jagger, Korokoro, Petone, Jan 1998 Includes some maps of the routes

Date: [?1864]-1953

From: Riddiford family : Papers

Reference: fMS-Papers-5502-2

Description: Comprises assignment re Oroi and Orongorongo between Eric Leslie Riddiford and E E Riddiford; memorandum of grant of right of way between William Horton Cruickshank to the Crown; notes re members of the Baker family; and insurance papers re estate of E L Riddiford Quantity: 1 folder(s).