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Barnes, Cecil James (1869-1941)

Letters and Papers

arranged and described by Mary Donald May 2011

Auckland War Memorial Museum – Tāmaki Paenga Hira

Biographical Notes: Born in 1869, Cecil James Barnes was the fifth of six children born to Edward and Mary Ann Barnes of Ealing, Middlesex, England. The 1861census records his father as a grocer, the 1871 as a registrar of births and deaths. Ten years later in the 1881 census Cecil’s mother Mary is recorded as a widowed annuitant with five children ranging in age from Alice who was 20 years old to Cecil was 12 years old at the time. Prior to the 1891 census, Cecil left England presumably for India; his letters note two occasions when he returned to England from India – 1893 and 1896. In addition, his letters frequently mentions meeting people he had met in India and others with whom he had a shared Indian connection. It is possible that he met and married Jane in the East for her death notice records her being late of Bombay and Ealing.

According to the 1901 Scottish census Cecil and Jane had a daughter. Dorothy was born in 1900. At the time Cecil was employed as a papermaker’s representative living in Cadder, Lanarkshire. Jane’s sister Catherine Reid was also with them, as were two servants. However, Dorothy is presumed to have died in early childhood. There is no record of Dorothy accompanying her parents on their 1907-1908 tour of Australia and New Zealand, she is not mentioned in either of her parent’s death notices and no other documents have come to light.

At the time of his 1899 world tour Cecil Barnes was likely to be working for John Dickinson & Co Ltd who had paper mills in the countries visited. He travelled alone and his letters to Jane in England include brief mention of time spent in ‘business’. While not mentioning specific businesses or firms, he refers to sending telegram to N & F agents in Christchurch to tell them he was coming (L14 p.9) and provides sufficient information to confirm he visited A.D. Willis, publisher and printer in Wanganui.

Jane accompanied him on the 1907-8 tour of Australia and New Zealand and ships manifests record him as a gentleman.

Cecil Barnes died 24 February 1941 at Wellroyd Wood-lane Parkgate Neston Cheshire at the home of his brother-in-law leaving an estate totally £23,578. Jane continued to live in Ealing and died January 7th 1953 at The Lodge, Little Tew, Oxford. No mention of descendents or relations, Jane was privately cremated with the request of no flowers, mourning or letters of condolence.

Scope: All letters were written by Cecil Barnes during his 1899 business trip around the world and were sent to his wife Jean who remained in England. The letters form a travelogue describing his journey, places visited and people met. Through his letters we discover an educated man; someone who had extensive connections many of which were developed during his years in India. Socially competent, he enjoyed the entertainment on the voyages and the friendships developed with fellow travellers are confirmed with arrangements to meet up at various points during their respective journeys. With an expressive turn of phrase, Cecil describes his voyage from Marseille to Port Said and the voyage of the P & O steam ship Victoria from Aden to Adelaide via Ceylon. While in Australia he visited Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney and records observations made during train journeys between cities. His journey took him to Hobart before sailing for Bluff on SS Monowai. While in New Zealand Barnes travelled overland by train and horse drawn vehicles from Dunedin to Christchurch, to Greymouth and through the Buller Gorge. He provides detailed descriptions of his journey to Wanganui, Hawkes Bay, Tarawera, Taupo and Rotorua. On leaving New Zealand, he travelled to North America and took the Great Canadian Rail trail over the Rocky Mountains, across the Great Plains before taking a steamer through the Great Lakes. He finally sailed from New York back to England.

Inventory

L1 Posted: 2 February, 1899, Marseille, France. To: To My Dear Jeannie… Content: Describes the journey from Victoria Station, London to the ferry and by train from Calais to Marseille where he boarded a steamer bound for Port Said. Notes: No letterhead Pages: 6 pp. (1 double sided. 1 single sided)

L2 Posted: 7 February 1899, Port Said, Egypt. Content: Written in diary form starting on Friday 3 February as the ship left Marseille. Describes voyage from Marseille to Port Said. Mentions trying to take a photograph on new his camera, rough weather, entertainment during the voyage including managing the sweep (on arrival in Port Said) – explains how it works. Notes: No letterhead Pages: 20 pp. (5 leaves, double sided)

L3 Posted: 13 March, 1899, Aden, Yemen Content: Written in diary form starting on Friday 10 February after the ship left Port Said. Mentions people disembarking at Ismailia, describes the journey through the Suez Canal, on board entertainment etc. (the last seven pages are written in green ink) Notes: No Letterhead. Last six pages written in green ink Pages: 16 pp. (4 leaves, double sided)

L4 Posted: 19 February, 1899, Colombo, Ceylon (Sri Lanka) Content: Written in diary form starting with Monday 13 February as the ship left Aden. Mentions bidding farewell in Aden to passengers bound for India, comments on the weather, on board entertainment, ‘Bag day’ when passengers can access boxes in the hold. Also describes a fancy dress ball. Notes: No letterhead Pages: 12 pp (12 leaves, single sided)

L5 Posted: 2 March, 1899, Albany, Western Australia Content: Written in diary form starting 21 February as the ship arrived in Colombo. Mentions passengers bound for China disembarking. Describes going ashore, a rickshaw ride, a train ride to Mt Lavinia. Describes Colombo including the electric trams, electric fans on ceilings. Mentions Galle Face Hotel, the ‘Tea Kiosk’, The Oriental Hotel. Remarks on the few passengers left on board as they sailed from Colombo. More on ship board games, flying fish, notes that ‘crossing the line’ not celebrated. Also a joke letter to the Managing Drinker (unlimited) Barnsthatch. Notes: No letterhead Pages: 14 pp (14 leaves, single sided)

L6 Posted: 9 March, 1899, Adelaide, South Australia Content: Written in diary format starting on 3 March describing arriving in Albany. Describes first views of Australia and Albany. Comments on people disembarking and embarking including members of the Salvation Army with General Booth. More on board entertainment, first albatross sighting, practical jokes etc. Comments on an address by General Booth and describes the local Salvation Army welcoming party. Describes arriving in Adelaide disembarking from the SS Victoria and doing business in the town. Comments on Adelaide being a very ‘European’ town Notes: No letterhead Pages: 11 pp (11 leaves, single sided)

L7 Posted: 15 March, 1899, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Content: Written in diary format starting Friday 10 March 1899 describing Adelaide. Comments on the Australian federation, public transport (electric trams), etc. Describes the train trip and arrival in Melbourne. Notes: No letterhead Pages: 8 pp (8 leaves, single sided)

L8 Posted: 22 March, 1899, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Content: Written in diary format starting 16 March 1899. Mentions doing ‘office hours’ at an undisclosed business. Also mentions staying in the Menzies Hotel, Bourke Street, the departure for England of the Australian cricket team, public transport (correction – not electric trams – details), visit to the art gallery and library, bridge building on the Yara. Comments about living in India. Notes: no letterhead Pages: 10 pp (10 leaves, single sided)

L9 Posted: 28 March 1899, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Content: Written in diary format starting Friday 24 March 1899. Explains that he has finished business in Melbourne. Invited to the Master Printers Association meeting – detail. Describes his hotel (with electricity) and a trip to South Melbourne before catching train to Sydney. Mentions the different track gauges, ‘sleeping cars’ (carriages), scenes from the windows, arrival in Sydney where he was met by Scott and his wife. Gives first impressions of Sydney and its trams. Describes a protest meeting regarding the proposed Australian federation in the Town Hall. Notes: John Dickinson & Co Ltd, 65 Old Bailey, London, John Scott, Representative in Australia, Fitz-Evan Chambers, 28 Castlereagh Street, Sydney, Australia – 2 sheets Pages: 13 pp (13 leaves, single sided)

L10 Posted: 4 April, 1899, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Content: Written in diary format starting Wednesday 29 March 1899. Description of a moonlight trip to Manly, business dealings, a trip up the Parramatta River. Also a trip to the Blue Mountains and Jenolan Caves. Describes his companions and others on bicycles and his experience in a horse drawn coach in detail. Describes the caves. Notes: Letterhead - The Australia Hotel Company, 45 Castlereagh Streets, H Edwin Moore, Manager (illustration of hotel) – 4 sheets Pages: 25 pp (13 leaves, single sided. 6 leaves, double sided)

L11 Posted: 11 April, 1899, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Content: Mentions stormy weather and a trip to Waverley. Mentions a visit to the University, Engineering Dept where he was shown a machine for testing the density and strength of masonry. Comments on the art gallery – building and collection, the theatre where he saw ‘Geisha’ and other shows. Comments on the use of coins, the economy and the unemployed. Mentions the bars (liquor) and free food available with the purchase of a drink. Describes the types of bars, mentioning local wines. Mentions a visit to the ‘Equitable Life Assurance’ building and compares it to the Melbourne building. Summarises his observations of Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney. Mentions a trip to Coogee before preparing to leave Sydney – returning to Melbourne by train and from there to Tasmania on the small steam ship ‘Coogee’, and then on to New Zealand on the ‘Monowai’. Notes: The Australia Hotel Company, 45 Castlereagh Streets, H Edwin Moore, Manager (illustration of hotel) – 3 sheets; John Dickinson and Co Ltd, 65, Old Bailey London E.C. – 1 sheet Pages: 4 pp (4 leaves, doubled sided)

L12 Posted: 14 April, 1899, Hobart, Tasmania Content: Describes the trip from Melbourne to Launceston in Tasmania (SS Coogee) and an overland train trip to Hobart Notes: John Dickinson and Co Ltd, 65, Old Bailey London E.C. – 3 sheets; Hadley’s Oriental Hotel, Hobart – 1 sheet Pages: 10pp (4 leaves, double sided)

L13 Posted: 18 April, 1899, Bluff, New Zealand Content: Written in diary format starting Saturday 15 April. Describes Hobart, its Domain, the electric trams and leaving the port on board the ‘Monowai’. Writes about voyage on the SS Monowai (mentions the Union Steam Ship Company of New Zealand). Mentions Bluff township, oysters. Notes: Letterhead – Hadley’s Orient Hotel, Hobart – 5 sheets Pages: 19 pp (5 leaves, double sided)

L 14 Posted: 22 April, 1899, Christchurch, New Zealand Content: Written in diary format starting in Dunedin 19 April 1899. Mentions his day trip by train from Bluff to Invercargill before sailing to Port Chalmers where he disembarked. Gives first impressions of Dunedin mentioning the public transport system. Mentions playing Piquet (cards). Describes train carriage and trip to Christchurch with steep inclines, scenery, Waitaki, lunch at Oamaru, the Canterbury Plains, Timaru. Writes of Maori place names. Describes Coker’s Hotel in Christchurch mentioning fire escapes and signage, also public transport including horse drawn and stream powered trams. Notes that his arrival was reported in the local newspaper. Gives schedule for travel through New Zealand. Notes: Letterhead – The Grand Hotel, Dunedin – 1 sheet; Coker’s Hotel, Christchurch – 4 sheets. Pages: 19 pp (5 leaves, double sided)

L 15 Posted at: 15 May, 1899, Auckland, New Zealand Content: Postcard asking Mrs Barnes to keep the stamps from all letters received during his travels Notes: New Zealand and Australia postcard, with NZ ½d and NZ 1d stamps Pages: 1 postcard (1 leaf, 2 sides)

L 16 Posted: 15 May, 1899, Auckland, New Zealand Content: Written in diary format starting in Bealey 25 April 1899. Recalls bike riding around Christchurch with Mr Mitchell, describes Saturday night in the town centre, (p.3) biking to Sumner and then on to Lyttleton. Description of Lyttleton and map of harbour. (p.6) Diagram of road up from Sumner and down into Lyttleton. Describes taking his bike up the bridal path and over the pass. Writes of going to Mitchell’s home for dinner (p.11) at Opawa. Mentions a visit to the museum and its moa. Taking the train to Springfield (p.14). Describes horse drawn coach and journey over Porters and Arthurs Pass (p.15). Mentions Bealey (p.15-30), stock and cattle droving (p.23), the Otira Gorge (p.27), taking the train from Jackson to Reefton (p.30-32), the trip to Westport – no detail. Next section written in Wellington 2 May – recalls coach trip from Reefton mentioning forests, Inangahua and Buller rivers (p.35), a punt across one river (p.36). Describes the scenery (p.37-39). Overnight at Westport, mentions coal and gold. Describes journey from Westport to Nelson (p.40-42). Writes about breaking in the land and timber felling (p.40-44), gold dredging (p.44- 47), arriving Nelson Saturday. Describes a day trip to Motueka (p.50- 56). Wellington 3 May, to Wellington on ‘Wainui’ (p.58), mentions French Pass and a ‘pilot fish’. Describes Picton (p.61). Napier Friday 5 May. Mentions a concert in Wellington, train trip to Wanganui – Wellington/Manawatu line run by a private company – had a ‘dining car’ with electric light (p.66-67). Mentions seeing Maori, arrives Wanganui (p.68). Describes visiting someone (on business) who has taken up about 10 acres – developing gardens with fountains and lakes, lights powered by Acatelyne(?) gas – lots of children – a great politician and used to be a member of Parliament (Archibald D Willis?) (p. 69-70). Train to Palmerston North – mentions the Manawatu Gorge, arrives Napier. Mentions roads crossing the railways. Tarawera 6 May (p.73) travelled from Napier to Tarawera in American style buggy. Describes trip – including crossing the Mohaka River, Te Haroto, Turanga-kumu. Taupo May 7th (p.83) describes countryside around Tarawera, story about man and wheel barrow, Kaimanawa (?) horses, pumice, government plantations – grasses and trees (near Taupo), describes the Spa Hotel and surrounding thermal area. Wairakei May 9 (p. 84) tour of thermal area – detail. Whakarewarewa, May 11th (p.97) tour of thermal area continued – coach trip to Whakarewarewa, [Hooker Falls], Geyser Valley, describes thermal area. Auckland May 13 (p.104) continues Wairakei story, visits Aratiatia rapids. Writes of the coach trip to Rotorua, two hour stop for lunch at Waiotapu – describes terraces – part Maori guide, Whakarewarewa thermal area. Maori using thermal area. Hot baths (p.114), day trip to Hamurana Springs and Tikitere [Hells Gate]. Auckland May 14 (p.120) Finishes Rotorua story, journey to Auckland by train, preparing to leave NZ, walk up Mt Eden. Star Hotel, Auckland 15 May (p.125) Trip to Devonport and Takapuna with Mr Dickinson.

Notes: Letterhead – The Grand Hotel, Dunedin – 4 sheets; Stevenson’s Hotel, Reefton – 6 sheets; Grand Hotel, Westport A.H.Brind, Proprietor – 4 sheets; Masonic Hotel Napier, Frank Moeller – 8 sheets; Geyser Hotel, Whakarewarewa, C.E.Nelson, Proprietor – 4 sheets; Star Hotel, Auckland – 1 sheet. Pages: 127 pp (32 leaves, double sided)

L17 Posted: 30 May, 1899, on board SS Alamada (at sea between Honolulu and San Francisco) Content: May 17 Mentions the date line, describes the ship (Alamada); passenger - Henry Clay Ide (U.S.)Chief Justice Samoa 1893-97. May 19th (p.8) entertainment. Arrive at Apia – English, American and German ‘men of war’ in harbour – observations during short visit ashore, traders visit the ship. 29 May (p.20) ship board life, impressions of Honolulu 30 May (p.25) buggy tour of town. Describes passengers being bid farewell. (p.30) Mentions 30 boxes of specie (gold bullion) loaded Sydney – 1 missing. Ship board entertainment. More on the lost of a box of specie Notes: Letterhead: Star Hotel, Auckland NZ. - 4 sheets; S.S. Alameda/Oceanic Steamship Co/J D Spreckels & Bros – 4 sheets Pages: 33 pp (11 leaves - double sided, 1 leaf - single sided)

L18 Posted: 10 June, 1899, Banff, Canada Content: Seattle, Washington 8 June describes last concert on board the Alameda, mention of the missing bullion. Describes arrival San Francisco mentions the ‘Golden Gates’, immigration and customs. Describes the pandemonium – 4 lanes of tramways. Banff, Canada 10 June (p.5) More on San Francisco. Describes Palace Hotel. Explains ordering meals. Newspaper headlines regarding stolen bullion on the SS Alameda. Visits China Town (p.11). Comments of fire engines. Roading construction (p.15) Notes: Letterhead - Rainer Grand Hotel, Seattle – 2 sheets; Banff Springs Hotel, Banff, N.W.T. – 2 sheets Pages: 17 pp (8 leaves double sided. 1 leaf single sided)

L19 Posted: 12 June, 1899, Winnipeg Content: A quick note written during a brief stop at Winnipeg Notes: Canadian Pacific Railway Hotel postcard with green illustration of Fraser Canon House, North Bend, B.C. with stamps. Message and address written in pencil Pages: 1 post card, (both sides)

L20 Posted: 13 June 1899, Fort William Contents: Brief comments on trip from Winnipeg to Fort William Notes: Canadian Pacific Railway Hotel postcard with green illustration of Hotel Vancouver, Vancouver, B.C. with stamps. Message and address written in pencil Pages: 1 post card (both sides)

L21 Posted: 16 June, 1899, Niagara Falls Content: Lake Superior 13 June last day in San Francisco. Packing to travel to New York – no room for bags on trains. Farewell to fellow travellers. Getting to the train (p.3). Describes train journey (p.5). Mentions Castle Crags, Shasta Springs, Portland Oregon, Describes Portland (p.7). Resumes train journey to Seattle (p.8). Catching the next train to Sumas on the Canadian border. Description of Sumas/Huntington (p.9). Mentions the Fraser Canyon, the Thompson Canyon, the Illecillewaet River, Illecillewaet Glacier, Selkirk Mountains, Beaver River, Donald, Kicking Horse Canyon, Mt Stephen. Notes: Letterhead - Canadian Pacific Railway Steamship ‘Manitoba’ – 8 sheets Pages: 15 pp (7 leaves double sided. 1 leaf single sided)

L22 Posted: 16 June, 1899, Toronto Content: A brief note before leaving to Montreal Notes: Souvenir letter with four photographs of Niagara Falls Pages: two pieces (1 double side, 1 single side)

L23 Posted: 20 June, 1899, New York Content: 18 June arrival in Banff, Alberta. Mentions hot springs – compares to NZ. Mentions Devil’s Cave, Samuel’s Mountain, Sun Dance Canyon, Bow Valley. Describes the descent on the eastern side of the Rockies. Mentions Winnipeg, two wedding groups, Indians, Fort William. Leaves the railway and catches the SS Manitoba across Lake Superior, Sault Ste. Marie. Mentions the locks between Lake Superior and Lake Huron. Mentions leaving boat at Owen Sound, trip to Niagara Falls – details. Mentions Burning Springs Notes: Letterhead - Canadian Pacific Railway – Steamship ‘Manitoba’ – 7 sheets Pages: 9pp. (4 leaves, double sided. 1 leaf, single sided)

L24 Posted: 27 June, 1899, New York Content: 25 June Takes train/boat trip from Toronto to Montreal. Describes the St Lawrence River – islands, houses, rapids. From Toronto to New York and the Imperial Hotel. Describes sightseeing in New York. Comments on the public transport system. Mentions the Brooklyn Bridge and describes Coney Island. Comments on calling in at the office. Mentions the Waldorf Astoria Hotel’s Roof Garden. Takes trip to Plainfield – comments on electric and gas reticulation (streets and homes). Describes homes. Notes: Letterhead - Canadian Pacific Railway, Steamship ‘Manitoba’–2 sheets Pages: 11 pp. (5 leaves, double sided. 1 leaf, single sided)

L25 Posted: 6 July, 1899, on board SS Lucania Content: Mentions going to ‘the office’ at Plainfield, visited Columbia University, Brant’s Tomb etc. Mentions the Bowery NY, American lunch, boot cleaning parlours. Describes having a shave, more about staying with Arthur at Plainfield. Embarking the Lucania – describes his cabin – leaving New York on an Atlantic liner – describes ship. Mentions Independence Day and shows of patriotism – also mentions that July 4th also Cunard anniversary of the company’s first transatlantic crossing. Mentions ship board entertainment including a sweep stake Notes: Letterhead The Cunard Steamship Company Ltd (crest), R.M.S. ‘Lucania’ – 3 sheets; Cunard R.M.S. ‘Lucania’ (with illustration of ship) – 4 sheets Pages: 26 pp. (6 leaves double sided. 1 leaf, single sided)

L26 Well Royd, Rawdon letterhead piece of paper with water mark

Publications: Folder 1

Title: Auckland: illustrated and descriptive, with guide to the Hot Lakes District Publisher: Auckland, N.Z.: G.T.Chapman, ca. 1900 Description: [6]., [16] p. of plates : chiefly ill. ; 17.5 cm Inscribed: Cecil J Barnes 1899

Title: Cook’s nutshell guide: what to see in and around Rotorua. Publisher: Thos Cook & Son in conjunction with the Rotorua Motor Coaching Company and the Rotorua Ferry Co Ltd. Notes: Includes a map Cook’s Tours in Wonderland. n.d. [was inside NZ as a tourist and health resort… 2nd ed]

Title: Guide to the hot lake district Rotorua, Whakarewarewa etc., descriptive & illustrated Publisher: Auckland, N.Z.: G. T. Chapman, [ca. 1890] Description: [20] p.: ill.; port.; 17.5 cm. Inscribed: Cecil J Barnes 1899

Author: Montgomery, Eleanor Elizabeth M. with sketches by G.S.; Title: The Land of the Moa: a poem; Publisher: A D Willis, Wanganui, N.Z. [1890] Description: 14p.: ill.; 19cm

Title: New Zealand as a tourist and health resort: the hot lakes etc.; Publisher: Thomas Cook Ltd; Auckland, 1895 Description: 2nd ed; 159p.; ill; 16.9cm

Title: Rotorua at a glance. Publisher: “H. & B.” n.d. Description: “H. & B.” Series of fine art publications.; n.d.; Sole N.Z. Agents: C.B. & Co., Ltd., A. and W.; ill.

Title: Specially selected views illustrating the city of Wellington, New Zealand. Cover title: Selected views of Wellington, New Zealand. Publisher: Wellington (N.Z.): Whitcombe and Tombs, [ca. 1895] Description: [16].: all ill. ; 17.5 cm Inscribed: Cecil J Barnes 1899

Author: Wesney Bros. Title: Views of Invercargill Publisher: Invercargill (N.Z.): Wesney Bros., [189-?] Description: Engraved and printed by Christchurch Engraving Co.: [16] leaves : all ill.; 20.5 cm Inscribed: Cecil J Barnes 1899

Author: Wesney Bros. Title: Wesney Bros’ souvenir views of Invercargill Publisher: Invercargill (N.Z.): Wesney Bros., [189-?] Description: [12] leaves : all ill. ; 21 cm. Inscription: Cecil J Barnes 1899

Author: Willis, A. D.; Title: Geysers and Gazers: a trip through the boiling springs districts of New Zealand. Adventures and experiences graphically described Publisher: Wanganui, New Zealand: A.D. Willis: 1888. Description: 47p.: 20.5cm. Inscribed Cecil J Barnes, 1899 Inscribed: Cecil J Barnes 1899

Publications: Folder 2

Title: Auckland provincial guide and boardinghouse list. Rotorua, Te Aroha, Waikato, Waitomo. Author: Farnall, R. (Rupert) Publisher: Auckland [N.Z.] : R. Farnall, 1907, (Auckland : Abel, Dykes) Description: 64 p. : ill. ; 15 cm.

Title: The Central Hotel illustrated guide to Auckland and surroundings including the hot lakes district Cover title: The Central Hotel Guide, illustrated, to Auckland and surroundings including the hot lakes district Publisher: [Auckland [N.Z.] : Central Hotel, 1904. Description: 69 p.: ill. ; 16.5 cm.

Title: Cook’s round the world tours embracing Egypt, India, South and East Africa, Australia, New Zealand, China, Japan, United States, Canada, West Indies, South America, etc., etc. Cover title: Programme of tours : round the world : independent travel arranged by Thos. Cook and Son, Chielf Office – Ludgate Circus, London Publisher: London : Thos Cook and Son, 1907. Description: 111 p., ill.: 12cm

Title: Handbook to Fiji : giving some information concerning the government, legislation, history, geography, population, education, institutions, trade, agriculture and climate of the colony ; with a few notes setting forth the special advantages which the colony presents to intending settlers. Publisher: Suva : printed at the Govt. Printing Office, 1906 Description: 38, xvi p., [1] folded leaf of plates : col. Map ; 12 cm.

Title: New Zealand as a tourist & health resort : a handbook to the hot lakes, the cold lakes, sounds, etc. Edition: 5th ed. Cover title: New Zealand as a tourist & health resort Publisher: Auckland [N.Z.] : Thomas Cook & Son, 1905. Description: 180p., 12 leaves of plates : ill., maps : 17 cm.

Title: The Rotomahana round trip : Rotorua to Rotorua via Wairoa, Lakes Tititapu, Rotokakahi, Tarawera and Rotomahana, and Waimangu Geyser Valley Variant title: At head of title: New Zealand Tours Publisher: Wellington [N.Z.] : New Zealand Government Dept of Tourist and Health Resorts, 1907. Description: 47 p.: ill., form, ports.: 19 cm.

Title: Rotorua carnival, 1908, and guide to wonderland Publisher: Rotorua [N.Z.]: Chronicle Print, [1908] Summary: programme and advertising. Description: [5] leaves (one folded), viii, 80 p., [40] leaves of plates : ill., maps (one col.); 21.5 cm

Title: Union Steam Ship Company of New Zealand Limited : tour to the South Seas Islands : Tonga, Samoa, Fiji. Author: Grimshaw, Beatrice Other title: Tour to the South Seas Islands : Tonga, Samoa, Fiji. Cover title: Three wonderful nayions Publisher: [Dunedin N.Z.] : U.S.S. Co. of N.Z., 1907 Description: 32p., [2] leaves of plates : ill., maps ; 25cm.

Title: Wonderland : 42 views of the hot lakes district, New Zealand. Publisher: Auckland, N.Z.: Brett Printing and Publishing Co., [1903?] Description: [34] p.: all ill., ports.; 19cm

Photographs

Photo Package 1: Kodak Portrait Attachment Content: 23 photos Items:  Maggie’s whare, Whakarewarewa, Dec 1907  The bus running between Whaka and Rotorua, New Zealand, Jan 1908  Pohutu geyser, Whakarewarewa, Jan 1908 (2)  The terrace between Pohutu, Kereru and Prince of Wales Feathers geysers, Whakarewarewa, Jan 1908  The terrace below Pohutu, Kereru and Prince of Wales Feathers geysers, Whakarewarewa, Jan 1908  Waikite geyser, Whakarewarewa, Jan 1908 (2)  Waikite geyser, Whakarewarewa, Jan – Mar 1908 (3)  Papakura geyser, Whakarewarewa, Jan-Mar 1908  A tangi, Whakarewarewa, Jan – Mar 1908  Bullock team on road, New Zealand, Feb 1908  Mt Ruapehu, New Zealand, Feb 1908  Maggie Papakura, Rotorua, Feb 1908  Prize baby and its mother 22 Mar 1908  Sophia, prize baby and babies grandmother 22 Mar 1908  Maori people taking their dinner now cooked home. Taken near the …. Bath on the … side 22 Mar 1908  Maori children 22 Mar 1908  Maori children and prized baby’s grandfather  Group of Maori children, Whakarewarewa [22 Mar 1908]  The new Bath House, Rotorua, Mar 1908

Photo Package 2: Kodak: Order No: C10 589 Contents: 7 photographs  Waikiti Geyser, Whakarewarewa, Jan-Mar 1908  The English Church, Whakarewarewa, Jan-Mar 1908  Rickshaws, Durban, June 1908  Rickshaws, Durban, June 1908 (C17441)  Rickshaws and coolies June 1908  Veranda of Cecil Rhodes, June 1908  Table Mountain, Capetown, June 1908

4 negatives  Veranda of Cecil Rhodes, June 1908  Table Mountain, Capetown, June 1908  Rickshaws, Durban, June 1908  Rickshaws and coolies June 1908

Map of the world George Thompson & Co; The Aberdeen Line, by Taylor and Henderson, Lithographers and Printers to the King, Aberdeen, annotated with the voyage of the SS Miltiades that sailed from Plymouth on October 30, 1907 bound for Melbourne, Australia, via the Cape of Good Hope.

Supplementary information Genealogical information sourced from Ancestry.com and other online resources used to develop the biography attached to this inventory.