[ Bulls & Districts Historical Society (Inc) rjli ECE 11 SEP 2018

To: File: Doc: Bulls Museum fint.E Te Taonga o Taumaihi 81 High Street, Bulls. 4818. .

Governance Administrator Council Private Bag Marton 4741

11 th September 2018

Dear Linda,

Re: Community Initiatives Grant Accountability Return

We attach herewith a completed return for the grant of $2000-00 received 31 st July 2017 towards the restoration costs of the Scotts ferry.

In the main this project has just been completed in early July 2018 so we are providing this return at this time.

The Income and Expenditure Statement presently shows a surplus of $1622-99. However, we do anticipate further costs in the coming months which will consume much of this balance.

This will include further landscaping, signage and seats and tables.

Thank you for your support.

Yours sincerely,

y Simms reasurer

A community owned and run museum Operates daily between 10am-3pm or by arrangement Secretary: Helen Cooper Ph: 021 105 1327

www.bullsmuseum.co.nz [email protected]

REPORT FORM CCi L3NITY INITIATIVES FUND 2017

Please return to: Grants Administrator By mail: Rangitikei District Council, Private Bag 1102, Marton 4741 Or hand deliver to: Rangitikei District Council Office, 46 High Street, Marton; or Service Centre, Hautapu Street, Taihape Or by email to: [email protected]

NO LATER THAN THREE MONTHS AFTER THE COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT, TO BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN INCOME AND EXPENDITURE REPORT (ATTACHED)

If you do not complete and return this form this will affect your eligibility for future funding.

Name of applicant:1

2 Name of project: -

3 Date and location of project:

4 Amount received from the Community Initiatives Fund: $

Please answer the following questions and use additional sheets necessary

How many people benefited from your project/pmg:amine-?.

Was this number: El i More than you expected? Ea What you expected? [I] Less than you expected?

Describe the main findings in your evaluation of the project and how it benefited the community:

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Please describe how you promoted the support of the Rangitikei District Council for your project pr attach examples of leaflets or publicity if appropriate)

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Please describe how you implemented ihe Healthy L'amilies pririciple , and describe any further support or information that would have been helpful for you.

Please complete the attached income and expenditure statement for your project (following page), showing all income and expenciiture associated with the project.

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Thursday, August SPECIAL TAIHAPE EDITION INSIDE . 2, 2018 . _ . .

From left, builder Allan Giles, Bulls Museum member Tony Simms and project co- ordinator Kevin Ellery who led the Scotts Ferry restoration of Scott's ferry. Below right, an artist's impression of the ferry at work. WARWICK SMITH/STUFF all shipshape

— PAUL MITCHELL Simms said the barge's original Retired engineer Kevin Ellery construction, although totara and matai deck rotted and has fronted the restoration proj- much of it was now made of A barge that once took settlers began crumbling, so the com- ect, heading up a team of treated pine. over the Rangitficei River has munity rallied to save this small, volunteers including builder "Unfortunately, we would been restored to shipshape 168 but important part of New Zea- Allan Giles. never have got the donations to seeking the family's permission. years later. land history. "Their expertise was very get native timber. Nitchke was the first to do repair From 1850, Thomas Scott used Only two other barges from important, especially to Heritage "The deck was coated in tar and preservation work on the the flat-bottomed barge to ferry its era have been restored, New Zealand, which required and sand, which was what was deteriorating barge in 1989, travellers, stock and freight Simms said. He was working restoration work to be in keep- done then - so the restoration Ellery said. across the river, between with the Rangitikei District ing with the ferry's original [con- was all as it would've been done "If it wasn't for him ... [the Tangimoana and Parewanui, Council to install signage in struction]," Simms said. [168 years ago]." ferry] would've been gone years before bridges were constructed. Bulls to lure motorists off state Ellery said his team put in 500 Ellery salvaged the old totara ago." Scott's ferry operated until highways 1 and 3 to Scotts Ferry. man-hours to restore the ferry planks for the site's decorative The community raised $7000 1987, when the port was An official unveiling will be and estimated it would have cost fence and used an original beam towards the project, the council destroyed in a flood, and lent its held in spring, when the weather $60,000 to hire a contractor for to make a bench. contributed $2000, the Rural name to the village that sprung was more consistent and com- the work. He hoped to put a memorial Women's Group landscaped the up nearby. fortable for attendees, Simms The team kept as close as plaque on the bench, dedicating display site and local businesses Bulls Museum member Tony said. possible to the ferry's original it to Frank Nitchke, but was still donated materials.

8 FEILDING-RANGITIKEI HERALD, JANUARY 25, 2018 neighbourly.co.nz Historic Scotts Ferry barge restored

SAM KILMISTER

A barge that provided settlers passage over the RangitThei River 168 years ago is to get a makeover. The flat-bottomed barge, used to ferry travellers, stock and freight across the river before bridges were constructed, lies rotting on the side of the road, less than 50 metres from where it first operated in 1850. The service, started by Thomas Scott, operated between Tangimoana and Parewanui, now known as Scotts Ferry. The ferry operated until 1987, when the port was destroyed in a flood. The barge was left exposed to elements and its once impen- etrable totara and matai deck is now rotted and crumbling. It's so fragile an unsuspecting woman fell through its deck while walk- ing along it a few years ago. What was once the region's most crucial asset has rested, exposed to the elements, for sev- eral years. Now, the ferry's guardians have come together to revive the decaying boat for future generations.

The community has funded the Scotts Ferry restoration project co-ordinator Kevin Ellery, left, with Bulls Museum member Tony Simms. PHOTO: WARWICK SMITH/STUFF $7000 project and will provide free labour and equipment. Fletcher Easysteel, Bunnings and Mirage main route from Wellington to Highways 1 and 3. Signs are discounting or donating Whanganui, and beyond, was up Despite the barge's materials, and the Rangitncei Dis- the coastline. deteriorated deck, it still floats, trict Council has contributed When Scott established the ser- Simms said. In the 2004 flood, it $2000. vice, he also set up a trading post floated around a paddock 200 The Rural Women's Group will and accommodation house at metres down the road after water also replant and landscape the Parewanui. Naturally, the ferry lifted it 2m over a nearby fence. area around the barge. took his name, as did the settle- A local farmer used his tractor The Heritage New Zealand ment. to drag it back, while the area was category one structure is a "It's quite an important asset still flooded, otherwise it would reminder of the importance fer- of national importance," Bulls have come to rest in the paddock ries had in New Zealand's history Museum member Tony Simms forever. when there were no bridges, Heri- said. Retired engineer Kevin Ellery tage New Zealand co-ordinator "It's important for us to recog- is fronting the restoration project. David Watt said. nise how people travelled before His team of volunteers will The barge was a significant bridges were around.., when replace the deck, side brackets memorial to a form of transport settlers were around." and steel, and ensure the barge that operated in New Zealand Only two other barges in New retains its original and authentic exclusively in the 19th century, Zealand have been restored, look. Watt said. Simms said. He was working with The bottom frame will be all Prior to the introduction of a the council to install signage in that remains from the day it was The Scotts Ferry barge in use in the late 1800s. coach service in the 1870s, the Bulls to lure motorists off State constructed. Historic barge to be restored s544ii-rdaca

t, early pioneers tribUte to Thomas and Anne „Scotnrsr. The ford Aof the-area on the Rangitikt. e1908 s impression of the Serviced the district from Vol) until ftiWerry barge, as it transporting horses, cattle,sheep, coaches, Id have looked. produce and peoiile, It 'Was purchased by ilia Veatherstonswhere in 19OS it carried at RiVeren lay derelict on SAM K1LMISTER Parakino onproduce the Vi anganuiuntil 1975, th stockthe river bank by Moatoa andGardens, at Wanganui .

9. ReStOted A barge that provided settlers the fen,/neetirs iwas 198 salvaged and returned near the arta .civtyloun 0 passage over the Rangitikei River 168 fS2Ilgt„.E OM "° le( Or rY ill 110n0 years ago is to get a makeover. gIrted tilr"„ aP The flat-bottomed barge, used to t:ietrSeflOrfi Vi ferry travellers, stock and freight across the river before bridges were constructed, lies rotting on the side of the road, less than 50 metres from where it first operated in 1850. The service, started by Thomas Scott, operated between Tangimoana and Parewanui, now known as Scotts Ferry. The barge is now rotten and The ferry operated until 1987, crumbling. when the port was destroyed in a flood. are discounting or donating The barge was left exposed to materials, and the Rangitikei District elements and its once impenetrable Council has contributed $2000. totara and matai deck is now rotted The Rural Women's Group will Bulls Museum member Tony Simms, left, and Scotts Ferry restoration project co•ordinator Kevin Ellery on the remains of the barge. PHOTOS: WARWICK SMITH/STUFF. and crumbling. Its so fragile an also replant and landscape the area unsuspecting woman fell through its around the barge. in the 19th century, Watt said. "It's quite an important asset of motorists off State Highways 1 and 3. come to rest in the paddock forever. deck while walking along it a few The Heritage New Zealand Prior to the introduction of a national importance," Bulls Museum Despite the barge's deteriorated Retired engineer Kevin Ellery is years ago. category one structure is a reminder coach service in the 1870s, the main member Tony Simms said. "It's deck, it still floats, Simms said. In the fronting the restoration project His Now, the ferry's guardians have of the importance ferries had in New route from Wellington to Whanganui, important for us to recognise how 2004 flood, it floated around a team of volunteers will replace the come together to revive the decaying Zealand's history when there were no and beyond, was up the coastline. people travelled before bridges were paddock 200 metres down the road deck, side brackets and steel, and boat for future generations. bridges, Heritage New Zealand co- When Scott established the around.., when settlers were around." after water lifted it 2m over a nearby ensure the barge retains its original The community has funded the ordinator David Watt said. service, he also set up a trading post Only two other barges in New fence. and authentic look. $7000 project and will provide free The barge was a significant and accommodation house at Zealand have been restored, Simms A local farmer used his tractor to The bottom frame will be all that labour and equipment. Fletcher memorial to a form of transport that Parewanui. Naturally, the ferry took said. He was working with the council drag it back, while the area was still remains from the day it was Easysteel, Bunnings and Mirage Signs operated in New Zealand exclusively his name, as did the settlement to install signage in Bulls to lure flooded, otherwise it would have constructed. Scott's Ferry

Parewanui Road, Bulls New Zealand

Lattitude 40°.279'S Longitude 175°.238'E

Souvenir of the Restoration Sat. 29th September 2018 An artist's impression of how the ferry operated 1850-1908

This booklet has been prepared by Bulls & Districts Historical Society (Inc) Bulls Museum 81 High Street, Bulls

www.bulls.museum.co.nz

Email: [email protected] Find us on Facebook The Day's Procedure

11am Assemble at the Scott's ferry site Parewanui Road and view the restoration and landscaping work

Brief welcome and introduction by Kevin Ellery, Bulls Museum, Chairman and Restoration Project Leader

Dawn Nitschke, to bless the ferry

Ian McKelvie MP, and Bulls Museum Patron to say a few words

Andy Watson, Rangitikei District Council Mayor to say a few words

David Watt, Heritage New Zealand to say a few words

Colin Scott, a descendant to say a few words

Proceed into Bulls to view the display at the Museum

Please join us for a light lunch in the Town Hall Supper Room 1.30 onwards

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In 1990, the ferry was salvaged and returned to where it first operated 140 years earlier. The return of the ferry was a dream realised for Frank Nitschke, a Scott's Ferry farmer. Frank, with the help of the local community end regional corrr7ttee me7i.Ders of the then Place3 Trust, nc -,:v ;:ouIle:- Taonga, pu•-J. ,:rs c the :-'2::;- :7.-;7.tion of the

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The popularity of Parewanui increased as The late Norm Hubbard, who for many years Li A ferry's path more Pakeha arrived with their stock to take chaired the Wanganui Branch Committee up land in the Whanganui region and beyond. of NZHPT, had told Heritage New Zealand's for all to see Between 1850 and 1897 the nearby Port of Central Region Area Coordinator, David Watt, Rangitikei (at the mouth of the river) became it was a "great labour of love" working to Visitors to Bulls in the Rangitikei an important conduit for the region's produce. restore the barge alongside Frank Nitschke, Randall Springer, Trevor Hammond and District should take the opportunity Scott's Ferry is a tribute to Thomas and Ann GeoffNicholls who were all part of the 1990 Eli to drive down Parewanui Road to Scott, pioneers of the area on the Rangitikei Ferry Project committee. the Category 1 listed Scott's Ferry River. The ferry serviced the district from 1850 Site with its historic barge. This site until 1908 transporting horses, cattle, sheep, The exposure of the barge to weather over coaches, produce and people. the years has resulted in the deterioration is a rare reminder of the importance of its wooden deck and to some steelwork. It was purchased by the Featherstons in 1908 ferries played in New Zealand before Tony Simms, and fellow members of at Parakino on the Whanganui River where it the Bulls Museum, will carry out further bridges were common. continued to be used until 1975. It lay derelict restoration work with community and on the riverbank by Moutoa Gardens in council funding. Whanganui until 1989. PRIOR TO THE INTRODUCTION of a coach "We are working with Heritage New Zealand service in the 1870s, the main route from In 1990, the ferry was salvaged and returned staff and the Rangitikei District Council on Wellington north to Whanganui and beyond to where it first operated 140 years earlier. this objective to ensure we keep this special was around the coastline. By 1843 a ferry The return of the ferry was a dream realised taonga in our area for future generations to service had been established at Parewanui to for Frank Nitschke, a Scott's Ferry farmer. respect," says Tony. take people across the mouth of the Rangitikei Frank, with the help of the local community River. In 1850, Thomas Scott took on the and regional committee members of the It is intended over the next two to three duties of ferryman. Scott also established a then New Zealand Historic Places Trust years to raise sufficient funds to place a trading post and an accommodation house at (NZHPT), now Heritage New Zealand three-sided shelter over the ferry to protect Parewanui. He entered into agreements with Pouhere Taonga, put hours of effort into the it from the weather and to slow its rate of local Maori, trading wheat, Indian corn and pigs. restoration of the ferry barge. deterioration. •

heritage.org.nz Ferry operating on the Wanganui River Trevor Hammond at left Frank Nitschke right 1990 Restoration Before 2018 restoration During the restoration Kevin Ellery, Allan Giles and Frank Rout

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- SCOTT'S FERRY THE PORT OF RANGITIKEI

A tribute to Thomas and Anne Scott, early From 1850 until 1897 the Port of Rangitikei served pioneers of the area on the Rangidkei River. The the district from this vicinity. The first of the ferry serviced the district from 1850 until 1908 small ships to serve the port was the Emma Jane transporting horses, cattle, sheep, coaches, produce which tied up in the Awamate Stream whose and people. rechanneled course is crossed by the culvert nearby. The first steamship to use the port was the It was purchased by the Featherstons in 1908 at Waipara which arrived on 26 July 1867, A wharf Paraldno on the Whanganui River where it carried was built in 1872, its location being about 200 stock and produce until 1975, then lay derelict on metres downstream from this notice. the River Bank by Moutoa Gardens at Wanganui City until 1989. The port had a signal station and a pilot. The last ship to leave the port was the 120 ton steamer The ferry was salvaged and returned near the area Queen of the South which left on 16 February 1897, where it first operated 140 years ago. Restored to carrying out the largest known cargo - 350 its former glory in honour of all the early pioneers bales of wool. A few weeks later, in April 1897, in 1990 and refurbished in 2018. disastrous floods inundated this whole area, washing away all the bridges over the Rangitikei River, and silting up the port, closing it forever,

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Resene (Paint ) John Ransom Walters (Ta Frank Rout iviatt Hines (Pc Melissa Ellery P. & K. Burke actor) Marilyn Ellery Doug Gale (Tractor) All Tree SerxiireS Ltd ( Planting) Rang tik' inr1 Rural W List of Donations Scotts Ferry Project

Cash Donations Nigel Bowen & Jane Russell Bowen Vera & Robin Hunt Ian McKelvie MP Meads Family H. & D. Moore Ruth Moss Dawn & Graeme Nitschke John Ransom Alistair & Margo Robertson Colin Scott Ian Scott D. & A. Sidey Kate Smith Bulls Community Committee Grant — Rangitikei District Council Iniatives Fund Landscaping - Scotts Ferry Branch of Rural Women NZ Magazine article - Heritage New Zealand