Journal of the Nelson and Marlborough Historical Societies, Volume 1, Issue 4, October 1984

Contents

• • [covers]
  • The Journal of the Nelson and Marlborough Historical Societies p. 1
  • Contents
  • [imprint] p. 2
  • Foreword — by M. R. Johnson p. 3
  • [explanation of the usage of costs and measures]
• • Early Sheep Runs of Marlborough (Continued) — by Ralph T. Denton
    • [map of sheep runs in Marlborough] p. 4
    • Taylor River Run No. 14 — Charles Bigg Wither p. 5
    • Dashwood Run No. 15
    • The Bluffs Run No. 16 p. 6
    • Flaxbourne Run No. 17 p. 7
    • Woodside Run No. 18 p. 9
  • Some Early Storekeepers of Waimea South — by Betty Bint p. 10
  • Snippets from Store Books
  • Tommy the Maori and Teapot — by John Marris p. 14
  • Edward George Leonard Morley — 1894 to 1973 Nelson Astronomer — by Clive Collier
    • [introduction] p. 19
    • The Astronomical Society p. 21
  • A Coastal Road From Takaka to Motueka? — by J. N. W. Newport p. 23
  • Under the German Flag – The Scow Moa, 1907–1935 — by Arthur J. Sprosen p. 24
  • An Interesting Early Map of New Zealand — by J. F. H. Savage p. 27
  • Edward Laney – Nelson's First Baker — by Joan Walsh p. 31
  • Kaituna Accommodation House (Marlborough) — by Ralph T. Denton p. 34
  • Nelson City Council Buys Tahuna Beach — by Brian E. Dickinson p. 36
  • The Chaytors of Coverham — by Nevil Matthews p. 41
  • Blenheim's Steam Fire Engines — by Ken Fairweather
  • Some Early River Crossings — by Margaret C. Brown
    • [introduction] p. 46
    • Fording on Foot
    • Crossing on Horseback p. 47
    • Rafts and Canoes p. 48
    • Chairs p. 50
    • Punts
    • Bridges p. 53
  • Obituary p. 54
  • Nelson's First Town Clock
  • The Voyage of the "Lady Grey" — by Geoffrey A. T. Lightband p. 55

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