Charles Hursthouse diaries
File
Identifier: MSS Archives-Maori 94/5
Scope and Contents
Hursthourse's diaries describe daily events and speeches made at Parihaka to Te Whiti and Tohu.
Dates
- 1881 - 1881
Creator
- Te Whiti-o-Rongomai (Person)
- Hursthouse, Charles. (Person)
- Tohu Kakahi (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Not restricted
Biographical / Historical
Charles Hursthouse (1841-1911) came to New Zealand on board the ship Thomas Sparks in 1843. He served in the Taranaki Militia and New Zealand Militia, being present at the battles of Waireka and Mahoetahi. In 1880, he became the Road Surveyor for the Parihaka area and later assisted in the survey of the North Island Main Trunk railway. He was appointed Chief Engineer of the Department of Roads in 1901.
Extent
0.01 metres (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Photocopied from originals held at Puke Ariki as ARC2001-153
Existence and Location of Originals
Originals held at Puke Ariki as ARC2001-153
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections, University of Auckland Repository
Contact:
5 Alfred Street
Private Bag 92019
Auckland 1142 New Zealand
specialcollections@auckland.ac.nz
5 Alfred Street
Private Bag 92019
Auckland 1142 New Zealand
specialcollections@auckland.ac.nz