NZ Otago

The History of Otago. McLintock's classic Centennial history of the province from Maori settlement to the arrival of Scottish migrants, gold rushes, farming and establishment of industries up to 1948. DE LUX EDITION of 350 copies only of which this is No. 197. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR and with an original signed etching bound in.

Otago Centennial Historical Publications, Dunedin, 1949. 829 pages, illustrations and folding map. SECONDHAND

The History of Otago. McLintock's classic Centennial history of the province from Maori settlement to the arrival of Scottish migrants, gold rushes, farming and establishment of industries up to 1948. 

Otago Centennial Historical Publications, Dunedin, 1949. Hardback, with dust jacket. 829 pages, illustrated, foldout map. SECONDHAND

This lively history focuses on 'the complex issue of provincial identity' and seeks to show what is distinctive about Otago and its people by exploring Otago's unique and at times romantic past.

John McIndoe, Dunedin, 1984. Hardback with dust jacket. 270 pages. SECONDHAND

Cyclopedia of New Zealand, Vol 4, Otago Southland. Describes the industries,  people and history of the region in great detail. A social history with numerous biographies of  use to family historians. Many photographs of named individuals. Quarter leather binding, gilt lettering on spine. Large heavy book.

Cyclopedia Co. Ltd., Christchurch, 1905. Hardback. 1115 pages, illustrated. SECONDHAND. 

Stone's Otago and Southland Commercial, Municipal and General Directory and New Zealand Annual, published January 1942. Comprehensive listings of names and occupations. Great source for genealogy.

Stone, Son & Co., Ltd., Dunedin, 1942. Hardback, no dustjacket as issued. 1010 pages, and advertising. SECONDHAND

Place Names and Early History of Otago and Southland provides a fascinating glimpse into the origins of place names in the region. These entries were first published in the Southland Times. Original owner's annotations.

Southland Times, Invercargill, 1913. Hardback sunned, 136 pages. SECONDHAND

History and traditions of the Maori of the South Island gathered from numerous interviews with elderly Maori in the Otago and Southland region. First published in 1954, this is a facsimile reprint with an extensive 140 page index, new to this edition.

Cadsonbury Publications, Christchurch, 1994. Softback. 303 pages, with new index. NEW

Includes chapters on place names given by settlers, runholders, gold diggers, James McKerrow, railway station names. Also a section on place names of the West Coast and Fiordland. Front cover marked, otherwise clean.

Otago Daily Times. Softcovers. Stapled. 120 Pages. SECONDHAND

From emigrant voyages to land surveying. Bishop Selwyn's visit and goldmining. A comprehensive history with foldout landscape drawings and maps. Useful reference for family historians as well as social historians. Original owner's bookplate pasted in to front endpaper (George Whitefield Armitage). His handwritten notes pasted in beside title page. 1st edition. Some foxing.

Sampson Low, London, 1898. Hardback, no dust jacket. Illustrated. 342 pages. SECONDHAND

This interpretative essay on the founder of Otago is the first published work on Cargill issued to coincide with the bicentenary of his birth. Short tear to front of dust jacket.

Otago Heritage Books, Dunedin, 1984. Hardback with dust jacket. 167 pages. SECONDHAND

Pays tribute to the pioneer women who faced the uncertainty and played such a large part in the formation of Otago. Includes many little known aspects of pioneer life. One of the Otago Centennial history series. 

Otago Centennial Historical Publications, Dunedin, 1948. Harback with dust jacket. 100 pages. SECONDHAND

The story of John Turnbull Thomson, Chief Surveyor of Otago and later the first Surveyor General. Also the story of early Otago and Southland, during 1856-57 he became the first European to see Lakes Wanaka and Hawea and gave the first close up description of Mt. Cook.

A.H. & A.W. Reed Ltd., Wellington, 1971. Hardback with dust jacket. 146 pages. SECONDHAND

The story of Thomson and also the story of the exploration and mapping of southern New Zealand as told by Thomson and illustrated with his own paintings, including the first of Mt. Cook from the east.

John McIndoe Ltd., Dunedin, 1992. Hardback with dust jacket. 114 pages. SECONDHAND

Part I covers the difficulties of establishing runs, horses, cattle and sheep on runs, floods, fatalities; Part II includes Puketoi Station, gold-diggers, stationhands, the Kennards, Part III runholding and officialdom.

Otago Daily Times, Dunedin. Hardback. Illustrated. 158 Pages. SECONDHAND

Describes the establishment of the major Otago runs, horses, cattle and sheep on the runs, floods, fatalities, Puketoi Station, gold-diggers, station-hands, pastoralism in Otago. Signed by the author. Cover worn.

Otago Daily Times. Softcovers. Illustrated, 158 Pages. SECONDHAND

A detailed history of the settlement of the pioneer runs of Otago, these chapters first appeared in the Southland Times in the 1930s. A comprehensive history of sheep farming in Otago and a good family history resource this was published for the Gore Historical Society in 1979. Foldout map of runs.

Southland Times. Hardback with dust-jacket. Illustrated. 485 Pages. SECONDHAND

From 1853 in Australia to the advent of the motor in Otago, a record of Cobb's coaches, horses, and drivers and their thrilling adventures on the road, of wayside inns and flooded rivers.

Lovell-Smith & Venner Ltd., Christchurch, 1931. Hardback with pictorial boards. 128 pages, illustrations. SECONDHAND

From 1853 in Australia to the advent of the motor in Otago, a record of Cobb's coaches, horses, and drivers and their thrilling adventures on the road, of wayside inns and flooded rivers. First published in 1931, this is a facsimile reprint.

Capper Press, Christchurch, 1976. Hardback with dust jacket. 128 pages, illustrations. SECONDHAND

New Zealand's First Talkies, Early Filmaking in Otago and Southland 1896-1939. Describes pioneer filmakers Henry Gore and Jack Welsh. Based on the author's university dissertation about filmakers of the region. Signature on title page.

Otago Heritage Books, Dunedin, 1996. Softcovers, illustrated, 92 pages. SECONDHAND

The centennial history of North Otago, 1840 to 1940. Published under the auspices of the North Otago Centennial Committee. Cover worn and text has some foxing. Inscription on front endpaper.

Oamaru Mail, Oamaru, 1940. Hardback, no dust jacket. 275 pages, illustrated. SECONDHAND

An interesting account of the early history of North Otago and the Waitaki River basin. Contains much of interest concerning Maori place names and the rock art of the region, as well as descriptions of the area by the first Europeans to see it and travel there.

A.H. and A.W. Reed, Wellington, 1947. Hardback, side stapled with no dust jacket,as issued. 156 pages. SECONDHAND

A brochure celebrating the expansion of Oamaru and Northern Otago, 1959. Describes commercial developments, infrastructure, education, residential developments. Vintage black and white photographs.

Oamaru Chamber of Commerce. Softcovers. Illustrated. 40 Pages. SECONDHAND

The Story of North Otago, a Centennial History. K.C. McDonald describes the settlement of Oamaru and surrounding areas. Includes the Lone Grey Company, sheep farming, freeholders, railways, roads and power, local politicians, the Depression, wars to 1960. Comprehensive history useful for family history. Dust-jacket worn.

North Otago Centennial Committee. Hardback with dust-jacket. Illustrated, Maps. 304 Pages. SECONDHAND

Whitestone Oamaru A Victorian Architectural Heritage. Photographs by Peter Hallett. Oamaru has one of the finest collections of old stone buildings in the country, ranging from magnificent civic buildings to elegant grand houses and streetscapes. A must for anyone interested in New Zealand's architectural heritage.

Craig Potton. Softcovers. Illustrated. 80 Pages. SECONDHAND

A History of the Waitati, Waikouaiti, Palmerston, Dunback, Moeraki, Hampden and surrounding districts. Published as part of the Otago Centennial Historical Publications Series. First Edition.

Whitcombe and Tombs Ltd., Christchurch, 1958. Hardback with dust jacket. 250 pages. SECONDHAND

An illustrated history of the Waitati, Waikouaiti, Palmerston, Dunback, Moeraki, Hampden and surrounding districts. First published as part of the Otago Centennial Historical Publications Series in 1958, this is a facsimile reprint.

Capper Press. Hardback with dustjacket. Illustrated. 250 Pages. SECONDHAND.

Waitaki The River and its Lakes, the Land and its People. A history of the area from early settlement through to the Waitaki Power Development Project. How a wild  river was utilised by pioneer families and how it came to power huge turbines for modern electricity production. Previous owner's signature on title page.

Waitaki, Wataki Lakes Committee, 1981. Hardback with dustjacket, illustrated, 169 pages. SECONDHAND

A History of the Kakanui and Waiareka Vallys, North Otago. A cenntennial history, 1948. Describes the pastoral runs, estates, farms, land holdings and townships of the area. Previous owner's signature on front endpaper. THIS COPY WITHOUT DUST JACKET

Otago Centennial Historical Publications, Dunedin, 1948. Hardback, no dust jacket. 142 Pages. SECONDHAND

A biography of 'Johnny' Jones who first arrived on the Otago coast as a boy with a sealing gang in 1820s. We went on to establish shore whaling and was responsible for the first Otago farm at Waikouaiti.

A.H. & A.W. Reed, Wellington, 1949. Hardback with dust jacket. 111 pages. SECONDHAND

A history of theTotara Estate near Oamaru which played a leading role in establishing the frozen meat trade by shipping carcases to Britain in 1882. Previous owner's signature front endpaper, cover worn.

NZ Historic Places Trust. Softcovers. Illustrated. 80 Pages. SECONDHAND

A history of the the whaling and fishing settlement of North Otago that has an especially rich Maori history.

Otago Heritage Books, Dunedin, 1986. Softback. 104 pages. SECONDHAND

A history of Maori in the urban environment of Dunedin published to coincide with the opening of the Araiteuru Marae in the Kaikorai Valley.

Otago Heritage Books, Dunedin, 1980. Softback. 56 pages. SECONDHAND

The Old Identities: being sketches and reminiscences during the first decade of the Province of Otago. 12 lithograph plates (2 portraits), Maroon full calf binding, gilt decoration and titles. Binding is tight and hinges good.

Mills, Dick and Co., Dunedin, 1879. Full calf boards. 395 pages. SECONDHAND

An edited transcript of the journal of Hepburn on his voyage from Scotland to Otago in 1850 and extracts of his letters from Otago.

Coulls, Somerville Wilkie Ltd., Dunedin, 1934. Hardback, no dust jacket. 204 pages. SECONDHAND

A fine history of the gardens that explores the turbulent early years of establishment, the vagaries of administration and the contribution of its gardeners and curators in the years since its founding in 1863.

Friends of Dunedin Botanic Garden, 2003. Hardback with dust jacket. 284 pages. SECONDHAND

Interesting account of fires and fire fighting in Dunedin, written at the centennial of Otago. Illustrations. Copy no. 45 of 250 presented with the compliments of the Dunedin Metropolitan Fire Board and signed by the chairman. Scarce.

Coulls Somerville Wilkie Ltd., Dunedin, 1948. Hardback with dust jacket. 234 pages. SECONDHAND

An impression of the district and its life compiled by the reional committee of the New Zealand Historic Places Trust. Fully illustrated. First published in 1978.

Otago Historic Places Trust, Dunedin, 1983. Softback. 62 pages. SECONDHAND

A comprehensive history of the seventeen Taieri settlements, excluding Mosgiel. The description of settlement and development is the theme. First published in 1949, this is a facsimle reprint.

Capper Press, Christchurch, 1977. Hardback with dust jacket. 238 pages. SECONDHAND

A comprehensive history of the port, social, industrial, political and the shipping.

Otago Centennial Historical Publications, Dunedin, 1948. Hardback. 222 pages, illustrations. SECONDHAND

A comprehensive history of the port, social, industrial, political and the shipping. First published in 1948 as part of the Otago Centennial Series, this is a facsimile reprint.

Capper Press, Christchurch, 1978. Hardback, with dust jacket. 222 pages. SECONDHAND

Beautiful Dunedin, Its Environs and the Cold Lakes of Otago. A rare and comprehensive guidebook with 150 photographic illustrations. Published in 1906. Front endaper clipped, covers worn, spine taped..

Evening Star Co., Dunedin. Softcovers. Illustrated, 140 Pages. SECONDHAND

A comprehensive history of the srowth and development of the Otago Medical School from its foundation in 1877 to 1958. Illustrated.

E. and S. Livingstone Ltd., Edinburgh and London, 1964. Hardback with dust jacket. 381 pages. SECONDHAND

An informative series of articles on the origin and some of the history of the placenames of southern New Zealand, both Maori and paheha.

Otago Heritage Books, Dunedin, 1990. Softback. 104 pages. SECONDHAND

Rocks, Reefs and Sandbars, A History of Otago Shipwrecks. A survey history of the 149 vessels lost on Otago's eastern and western coasts over a period of 158 years,  A readable, comprehensive reference book. Covers marked, text crisp.

Otago Heritage Books, Dunedin.1995. Softback, illustrated, 208 pages. SECONDHAND

The Pioneers Explore Otago: A Record of Explorers, Travellers, Surveyors, Bushmen, Seekers of Pastoral Country, Inland Voyagers and Wayfaring Men.

Otago Daily Times. Softcovers. Illustrated. 160 Pages. SECONDHAND

A series of letters reprinted from the Melbourne Argus on the life of the gold miner and experience of the goldfields. Victorian New Zealand, Reprint Series No 1, Hocken Library.

Hocken Library, Dunedin, 1976. Softcovers. 48 Pages. SECONDHAND

An illustrated guide to the goldfields of Otago and the various settlements in the mining districts, together with a short compendium of notable personalities. First published in 1970.

A.H. and A.W. Reed, Wellington, 1981. Softback. 88 pages. SECONDHAND

A history of the Otago goldfields illustrated with a collection of over 300 historical photographs and paintings, many of which have never been published before.

Craig Printing Co. Ltd., Invercargill, 2005. Hardback, no dust jacket as issued. 180 pages. SECONDHAND

A collection of articles and stories relating to the the history of the Otago Goldfields illustrated with fine pencil drawings by Carol Hawkins. Scarce.

Allied Press, Dunedin, 1984. Softback. 158 pages. SECONDHAND

An absorbingly interesting and dramatic story which could have no parallel today. Thousands of diggers relying on their wits and stamina against the rigours of the central Otago goldfields. Superb mining and social history. First published in 1957 this is the third edition.

Otago Daily Times, Dunedin, 1959. Hardback with dust jacket. 203 pages. SECONDHAND

Memories of the Golden Road, A History of the Presbyterian Church in Central Otago. Includes Miners' Union Churches, churches at Dunstan, Teviot, Wakatipu, Mount Ida, Cromwell, Lauder, Strath Taier, Wanaka, Hawea, Patearoa, Waipiata, Arrowtown and Ida Valley.

A. H. and A. W. Reed. Hardback. Illustrated. 464 Pages. SECONDHAND

Heart of the Desert A History of the Cromwell and Bannockburn Districts of Central Otago by James Crombie Parcell. Includes Kawarau, gold mining, Cromwell, Carrick Range, Bannockburn, Bendigo Goldfield, Chinese migrants, Vincent Pyke, Captain Jackson Barry, coal fields, churches, social life and much more.  Whitcoulls Publishers, 1976.

Hardback with dust-Jacket, illustrated, 370 pages. SECONDHAND 

The many stories of human courage, endurance and compassion are a tribute to the pioneers of New Zealand's richest goldfield-the Clutha.

A.H. and A.W. Reed, Wellington, 1978. Softback. 88 pages. SECONDHAND

A history of gold mining by dredge in Otago that boomed to reach a peak in production in 1903.

Allied Press, Dunedin, 1985. Hardback with dust jacket. 95 pages. NEW

A delightfully humourous and factual look at the extensive Maniototo district of Otago, the gold mining days and the growth of Naseby, Ranfurly, Hyde and surrounding townships. First published in 1948.

Capper Press, Christchurch, 1978. Hardback with dust jacket. 163 pages. SECONDHAND

Tales of pioneering and of the early days in Central Otago, many told to the author by New Zealand soldiers in scattered Y.M.C.A. huts and tents in France in 1918.

Otago Daily Times, Dunedin, 1930. Hardback, no dust jacket. 215 pages. SECONDHAND

The story of central Otago pioneers, their endeavours, the hazards accepted, the hardships endured and the fortunes won and lost in an austere landscape and harsh climate. First published in 1930 this is the third edition, fully revised and with new illustrations. This copy without dust jacket.

Whitcombe and Tombs Ltd., Christchurch, 1961. Hardback, no dust jacket. 191 pages. SECONDHAND

Nenthorn was Otago's last quartz goldmining rush. Discovery, boom and bust all occured within within a few short years, 1888-1891. Few gained and many lost. The Nenthorn fiasco reveals much about the effects of proloned drought, depression and decline.

Otago Heritage Books, Dunedin, 1988. Softback. 68 pages. SECONDHAND

A centennial  history of Clutha County Council from its founding in 1876 until 1976. A comprehensive social history and family history covering the establishment of farms, businesses, suburbs, railways, sawmills, hospitals, roads, social and cultural clubs. Dustjacket worn.

Clutha County Council. Hardback with dustjacket. Illustrated. 448 Pages. SECONDHAND

The memoirs of Bremner who, with his brothers, was one of the first store keepers on the Maniototo district Mount Ida goldfield. A unique record of the men and women, communities, tragedies, joys and social life of the pioneer gold towns. First published in the Mt. Ida Chronicle in 1911.

Maniototo Early Settlers Association, Naseby, 1988. Softback. 48 pages. SECONDHAND

A literary and photographic essay that documents relics of the goldfields, both buildings and machinery, dating from the period 1865-1910, that have survived in their origional situations. Beautiful and evocative black and white photographs.

John McIndoe Ltd., Dunedin, 1976. Softback. 96 pages. SECONDHAND

A history of the Alexandra Borough Council, Central Otago, 1867-1989. A history of the largest Central Otago town potential recognised and development achieved. Short tear to rear of dust jacket.

Central Otago District Council, Alexandra, 1990. Hardback with dust jacket. 278 pages. SECONDHAND

A centennial history of the Alexandra and Clyde districts, including the early pastoralists, the gold boom and subsequent dredging, coal mining and the development of social institutions. Illustrated.

Otago Centennial Historical Publications, Dunedin, 1953. Hardback with dust jacket. 124 pages. SECONDHAND

The centennial history of the Alexandra and Clyde districts, including the early pastoralists, the gold boom and subsequent dredging, coal mining and the development of social institutions. Illustrated. First published in 1953, this is a facsimile reprint.

Capper Press, Christchurch, 1978. Hardback with dust jacket. 124 pages. SECONDHAND

Examines for the first time the gold-mining history of a number of localities close to Alexandria and Clyde. Springvale, Tucker Hill, Chapman's Gully and Blackman's Gully.

Square One Press, Dunedin, 2007. Softback. 318 pages. SECONDHAND

Based on interviews with elderly residents descended from Gold diggers and pioneer famers, this published oral history give's voice to a vanished generation of Central Otago residents. Previous owner's bookplate on front endpaper, cover marked.

A.H. and A.W. Reed. Hardback with dustjacket. Illustrated. 180 Pages. SECONDHAND

Following early experience at Gabriel's Gulley John Ewing rapidly became the leading innovator in alluvial gold mining in Otago, this is his story. He eventually became a consultant throughout the industry on modern mining methods.

Central Stories Museum, Alexandra, 2009. Softback. 146 pages. NEW

The story of the town and district from the days of the first sheep runs to the busy times of the gold rushes when great amounts of gold were won there. Folding map to rear.

A.H. and A.W. Reed, Wellington, 1947. Hardback, no dust jacket as issued. 130 pages. SECONDHAND

A social history of the Borough of Lawrence and its surrounding districts. First published in the Otago Centennial Historical Publications series. Folding map at front.

Whitcombe and Tombs, Ltd., Christchurch, 1949. Hardback with dust jacket. 251 pages. SECONDHAND

A social history of the Borough of Lawrence and its surrounding districts. First published in the Otago Centennial Historical Publications series, 1949.

Capper Press reprint, Christchurch, 1977. Hardback with dust jacket. 251 pages. SECONDHAND

The story of Tuapeka County, created in 1876 to administer the area of the goldfields as it grew from the rush days to a more settled community of industralised mining and farming. Excellent copy.

Tuapeka County Council, Lawrence, Otago, 1977. Hardback with dust jacket. 601 pages. SECONDHAND

An informal social history of Waihemo County written in 1982 as a companion to the official Centennial history of the county. Useful family history resource.

Otago Heritage Books. Softcovers. Illustrated. 48 Pages. SECONDHAND

A history of the Roxburgh Millers Flat District. Otago Centennial Publications Series. Foldout map. Photographs of Williams family graves pasted onto front endcover.

Whitcombe  and Tombs Ltd., Christchurch, 1948. Hardback, no dust jacket. 179 Pages. SECONDHAND

A well researched and comprehensive history of the Roxburgh-Millers Flat districts of central Otago. One of the Otago Centennial Publications. First published in 1948 this is a facsimle reprint.

Capper Press, Christchurch, 1977. Hardback with dust jacket. 179 pages. SECONDHAND

A centennial history which includes the surveyors, explorers and pioneers who settled the area. Development of farming, churches, education, mining, industry. Establishment of local bodies, medical practices, transport, communications, newspapers, hotels, clubs. Previous owner's signature on title page.

Otago Centennial Historical Publications, Dunedin, 1948. Illustrated. 194 Pages. SECONDHAND

A centennial history which includes the surveyors, explorers and pioneers who settled the area. Development of farming, churches, education, mining, industry. Establishment of local bodies, medical practices, transport, communications, newspapers, hotels, clubs. First published in 1949 this is a facsimle reprint.

Capper Press, Christchurch, 1978. Hardback with dust jacket. 194 pages.           AS NEW

A thorough and informative history of the settlement and development of the Otago island of Inch about 8 miles from the mouth of the Clutha river just downstream from Balclutha. Illustrations.

Clutha Leader Print, Balclutha, 1958. Softback. 181 pages, folding map to rear. SECONDHAND

Detailed and illustrated hisory of West Otago, Heriot, Kelso, Edievale, Tapanui, Tuapeka and the gold rush and Waikoikoi. One of a series published under the auspices of the Otago Centennial Historical Committee.

Otago Centennial Historical Publications, Dunedin, 1954. Hardback with dust jacket. SECONDHAND

How William Gilbert Rees, cousin of cricketing legend W.G. Grace, emigrated to New Zealand and founded Queenstown, how he survived the gold rush days in Otago, and as a runholder established then lost the Queenstown run.

John McIndoe, Dunedin, 1971. Hardback with dustjacket. 156 pages. SECONDHAND

An account of pioneer run holders in the area of the lake. The White brothers, the Hodge brothers, Jackson, Hankinson, McLean, Valpy, Whitaker and Mathieson were all local pioneers. A fine copy.

A.H. and A.W. Reed, Wellington, 1951. Hardback, no dust jacket as issued. 126 pages. SECONDHAND

The facinating history of farming at the head of lake Wakatipu and the great North Run established there in 1860. This is a story of high country life in the remote Rees Valley.

Random House NZ, Auckland, 2012. Softback. 348 pages. NEW

A true story of the grim Depression of the 1930s, Miller was one of tens of thousands who became unemployed and was forced to search for gold in the Clutha. First published in 1946 this is the revised edition. Signed by the author.

A.H. and A.W. Reed, Wellington, 1969. Hardback with dust jacket. 135 pages. SECONDHAND

Life and pioneering on the remote Mount Aurum Station at the end of the Skippers Road on the upper Shotover River and also even deeper into the mountains at the Branches.

A.H. & A.W. Reed, Wellington, 1965. Hardback with dust jacket. 160 pages. SECONDHAND

The history of Lake County and the Boroughs of Queenstown and Arrowtown.

Otago Centennial Historical Publications, Dunedin, 1949. Hardback with dust jacket. 299 pages. SECONDHAND

First issued in 1949 this outstanding history of Cental Otago, including the Shotover, Skippers and Cardrona, has the original text revised to cover the region's history up to 1973.

Whitcombe & Tombs Ltd., Christchurch, 5th edition, 1973. Hardback with dust jacket. 368 pages. SECONDHAND

This history of Queenstown is based on an oral history of a woman who grew up in the pioneer days of the Otago gold fields. Describes the arrival of Scottish migrants and Chinese who came to prospect for gold. 2nd edition, published in 1962 to celebrate Queenstown's centenary.

Otago Daily Times. Softcovers. Illustrated. 59 Pages. SECONDHAND

The story of Kinloch at the head of Lake Wakatipu, a remote settlement once only reached by lake steamer and of the Bryant family whose activities formed such an important part of the life of the district.

John McIndoe, Dunedin, 1973. Hardback with dust jacket. 128 pages. SECONDHAND

An illustrated history of the Wanaka, Hawea, Tarras, and surrounding districts.

Otago Centennial Historical Publications, Dunedin, 1957. Hardback with dust jacket. 274 pages, illustrations. SECONDHAND

An illustrated history of the Wanaka, Hawea, Tarras, and surrounding districts. First published in 1957, this is a facsimle reprint.

Capper Press, Christchurch, 1977. Hardback with dust jacket. 274 pages, illustrations. SECONDHAND

A very detailed and illustrated history of the Wanaka, Hawea, Tarras, and surrounding districts. First published in 1957, this is a facsimile reprint edition.

Cadsonbury Publications, Christchurch, 2007. Softback. 272 pages. NEW

An excellent local centennial history that includes the districts of Balclutha, Kaitangata, Clinton, Owaka and the Clutha Valley. Fully illustrated, folding map to frontis.

Otago Centennial Historical Publications, Dunedin, 1948. Hardback with dust jacket. 199 pages. SECONDHAND

This comprehensive social history deals mainly with Clutha and neighbouring districts. It was compiled from information supplied to the Clutha Pioneers' Association by early settlers in 1912. Contains rarely seen photographs and 14 pages of short biographies of local residents, of interest to family historians. Worn covers, some foxing, original owner's name on front endpaper.

J. Wilkie Co, Dunedin. 1912. Hardback, illustrated. 321 pages. SECONDHAND

A centennial history of the Borough of Tapanui 1876-1976. Describes early settlers, landowners, timber industry, establishment of local government, hotels, industries, churches, schools, sports. Rare photographs. Original owner's signature on front endpaper.

Tapanui, Tapanui Borough Coucil, 1975. Card covers, stapled binding, 166 pages. SECONDHAND

An illustrated history of the Strath Taieri and Macraes Districts, its pastoral farming and the story gold hunting days to settled communities and local institutions. First published in 1949 and part of the Otago Centennial Series, this is a facsimile reprint.

Capper Press, Christchurch, 1949. Hardback with dust jacket. 204 pages. SECONDHAND

This is the story of the founding of Hyde, a small Central Otago township. Follows the fortunes of the Ramsay family through three generations from the gold mining era onwards. Includes foldout map of the area  Previous owner's signature on front endpaper.

Oamaru, privately published, 1970. Softback with dustjacket, 127 pages. SECONDHAND

A history of Kyeburn and Kokonga Districts from early settlement. Includes school admissions lists, runholders, churches, clubs, sporting groups. A great family history and social history resource. Previous owner's name on front endpaper. Covers marked, text crisp.

Kyeburn Kokonga School Centennial Committee, Dunedin, c.1989. Softcovers, illustrated, 120 pages. SECONDHAND

A Centennial History of the Maniototo County Council.  Signed by the author. Previous owner's name on front endpaper.

Maniototo County Council, Dunedin, 1977. Hardback with dustjacket, illustrated. 115 pages. SECONDHAND

Detailed and illustrated hisory of West Otago, Heriot, Kelso, Edievale, Tapanui, Tuapeka and the gold rush and Waikoikoi. One of a series published under the auspices of the Otago Centennial Historical Committee. First published in 1954, this is a facsimile reprint.

Capper Press, Christchurch, 1978. Hardback with dust jacket. SECONDHAND