Gorst, John Eldon (Sir), 1835-1916

Date: 1882-1885

From: Australian Joint Copying Project : Miscellaneous Series microfilm

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-20-1971

Description: Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s).

Date: 1837-1865

From: Webster, Kenneth Athol, 1906-1967 : The Webster collection and papers / of Kenneth Athol Webster

Reference: MS-Papers-1009-2/65

Description: Consists of letters from : - Henry Govett to the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel (annual return for Taranaki district) (16 Jan 1856) J E Gorst applying for increased support for the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel (1867) Samuel Hinds to the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel (Oct 1837) Edwin Norm, making comparisons betweem mission work amongst Maori and the Australian Aborigines (20 Dec 1851) Copy of a Resolution passed at a meeting of the Standing Committee of the Diocese of Wellington (1 Dec 1865) Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1907-1920

From: Cowan, James, 1870-1943 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-11310-09

Description: Two handwritten letters to James Cowan from John E Gorst regarding a photograph of Wi Tamihana Te Waharoa. A letter to James Cowan from Percy Smith regarding his progress on his book on the `NZ War History'. Mentions Sentry Hill, Warea and A S Atkinson's papers which Smith held at the time [1920]. Arrangement: Contents of this folder were lot 175 and lot 179 of auction where purchased Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0 Linear Metres.

Date: [1890], 1906, 1914

From: Cowan family: Collection

By: Auckland weekly news (Newspaper)

Reference: fMS-Papers-11946-008

Description: 'Address of Welcome' booklet for Huia Victor Alexander Herbert Onslow, by the hapū of Ngāti Huia, and the Ngāti Raukawa iwi (written in both English and Māori, with some annotations on the back), clippings, and an envelope. The clippings include two pages of photographs from 'The Auckland Weekly News' from 13 December 1906, including images of Sir John Gorst visiting Māori at Waahi, including images on waka on the Waikato River; a panoramic image of Makatote township; a group portrait of Sir John Gorst's welcome at the Auckland City Council Chambers; a general view of Princes Street, Dunedin; a group portrait of Sir John Gorst visiting the schoolhouse in Te Awamutu; and a cartoon titled 'The Northern Farmer and the Bee'. Other clippings feature a photograph of 'Poupatate Tautapa' a veteran of Orākau [probably dated 1914]; and a painting of Fort Britomart. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: One booklet, three clippings, and an envelope. Transfers: An ink drawing of sailing boats by A H Messenger was removed to A-472-009 for housing purposes..

Date: 1850-1869

From: Bell family: Collection

Reference: PA1-o-735

Description: Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s).

Date: 1876-1885

From: Australian Joint Copying Project : Miscellaneous Series microfilm

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-20-1970

Description: Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s).

Date: 1820 - 1906

From: Webster, Kenneth Athol, 1906-1967 : The Webster collection and papers / of Kenneth Athol Webster

Reference: MS-Papers-1009-2/76

Description: Contains CMS correspondence in Maori and English about Maori religious convictions and activities, brief minutes of a conference of missionaries, and further letters about Maori land tenure Includes an invitation from King Mahuta to Sir John Gorst to visit Waikato dated 1906, and an account of the reasons why Hongi Hika and Waikato went to England in 1820, apparently written in the hand of Thomas Kendall (information from Phil Parkinson) Also includes a draft Maori language reading primer prepared by Joseph Matthews, and a copy of the confession in Maori and English, in the hand of Rev Thomas Chapman (information from Phil Parkinson) Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1769-1936

By: Fildes, Horace Edward Manners, 1875-1937

Reference: MS-Papers-1503

Description: Collection of letters from prominent people with New Zealand associations; diary fragments kept in Wellington by David Lewis 1844; correspondence with T E Donne re works of G F Angas; papers and letters concerning General Robley Quantity: 3 folder(s) (44 items). Physical Description: Photocopies Finding Aids: Detailed inventory available.

Date: 1863, 1845

From: Turnbull, Alexander Horsburgh, 1868-1918 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0057-131

Description: Copy of letter from Rewi Maniapoto to Governor Grey re Gorst, and 2 promissory notes (one from Frederick John Knox, 1845) Quantity: 1 folder(s).

From: Binney, Judith Te Tomairangi o te Aroha (Dame), 1940-2011: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-12057-125

Description: Manuscript notes by Binney on the "Report of Civil Commissioners and officers in various districts on the New Institutions", "Gorst Report from Upper Waikato, June 1862", and others. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Holograph manuscript notes.

Date: 1862

By: New Zealand. Government Printing Office; Gorst, John Eldon (Sir), 1835-1916

Reference: Curios-external

Description: Albion flatbed-style printing press, thought to date to 1862. '96 year old printing press built in England in 1862. Used in the Waikato to print a newspaper in Maori to counter a propagandist newsheet published by King Country tribes'. (Note in Donations Book, vol 5. Additional note in pencil) 'Hopkinson Cope Albion Press' . Also known as Te Pihoihoi Mokemoke Other Titles - Te Pihoihoi Mokemoke The newspaper in Maori was edited and published by John Eldon Gorst (1835-1916), who was born in Engalnd and arrived in New Zealand in 1860. It was Gorst's own press that produced the five issues of 'Te pihoihoi mokemoke' before it was forcibly removed by members of the Ngati-maniapoto; Gorst himself was expelled from the Waikato, and eventually returned to England where he became a significant figure in British politics The printing press was returned to the Library in April 2015, with a view to possible restoration Quantity: 1 curio(s). Physical Description: Cast iron on wooden base, dimensions unknown Provenance: Donation: Government Printing Office, Wellington, 2 July 1958

Date: December 15th 1906

Reference: PAColl-4266

Description: Sir John Gorst and John Logan Campbell on the steps of a Veterans' Home with a group of veterans in their uniforms and wearing their medals. The pillars at the top and bottom of the steps are carved with the names Kitchener, Kenny and MacDonald. A group of three women are looking on the verandah behind them. Photographer unidentified. Gorst had left New Zealand in 1863 but returned in 1906 as special commissioner to the International Exhibition in Christchurch. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 1864

By: Gorst, John Eldon (Sir), 1835-1916

Reference: MS-0860

Description: Published work signed and annotated by Sir Thomas Gore Browne Quantity: 1 volume(s) (409 pages). Physical Description: Printed matter (with ms annotations)

Date: 1908

From: Turnbull, Alexander Horsburgh, 1868-1918 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0057-027

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: See inventory for full description of contents of this folder.

Date: 1900 - 1902

By: Goldie, Charles Frederick, 1870-1947; Auckland Institute and Museum

Reference: A-134-021

Description: Head and shoulders portrait of an aged rangatira, Patara Te Tuhi Quantity: 1 photograph(s). Physical Description: Photograph of oil painting 204 x 274 mm on sheet 227 x 274 mm

Date: 1772-1923

From: Fildes, Horace Edward Manners, 1875-1937 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-1503-1

Description: Names of letter writers entered in name field. Also letter from unidentified writer, David Lewis - Fragment of diary kept at Wellington 25 Feb-12 Mar 1844 (2 leaves) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1902-1909

From: Bell family: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-5210-037

Description: Letters from W H D Bell to his father, mainly written from Cambridge University, and letters from acquaintances of his father, commenting on his progress. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1863-1907

From: Cowan family: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-11946-060

Description: Published by Macmillan, 1864. Includes clippings, correspondence, and a photograph. Includes a letter to James Cowan from John Eldon Gorst which discusses having received clippings and songs from Cowan (1 March 1907). Also includes a transcript of a letter from Rewi Maniapoto to Governor George Grey (25 March 1863) which includes a translation. The photograph is of King Tawhiao. Quantity: 1 volume(s). 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed volume, loose papers, and a photograph

Date: [ca 1863]

Reference: 1/2-038163-F

Description: Photographer unidentified. Quantity: 1 b&w copy negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative

Date: 1863-1876, nd

From: McLean, Donald (Sir), 1820-1877 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0032-0296

Description: Correspondents: J E Gorst, Grammar School, undated letter; Edward Gorton, Auckland, 1869 & 1874 (2 letters); H Goulstone, 1863 (1 letter); Henry Govett, Taranaki, 1869 & 1871 (5 letters); Margaret Govett, Taranaki, undated letter; Morgan Stanislaus Grace, Wellington, 1869-1876 & undated (10 letters & enclosure); Thomas S Grace, Tauranga & Auckland, 1870-1873 (3 letters); Mrs Grace, undated (6 letters) Quantity: 1 folder(s).