Date1894-1915Reference NumberMs 59DescriptionCollection comprises of photocopies of notes and ledger of John Cuthbert Adams, 1894-1915, recording details of construction jobs dones, building works and cost of materials.
The original ledger is held by Tauranga Heritage Collection.
Mr Adams arrived in Tauranga in 1876, working as a building contractor, and later as an auditor to the Tauranga Borough Council, and property valuer for the council. Elected to the Borough Council in 1907, Deputy Mayor in 1910 and elected Mayor in 1917.CreatorCuthbert Adams, John, 1854-1932LevelCollectionExtent273 pages
Asset Location
RoomClimate controlled room
Usage
Kaitiakitanga StatementWe ask that, in addition to normal copyright and privacy considerations, users of our heritage resources uphold the mana and dignity of the people, communities and places depicted within.CopyrightNo known copyrightAccess ConditionsNo access restrictions apply to this collectionAcknowledgementTe Ao Mārama - Tauranga City Libraries Ms 59
Cuthbert Adams, John, 1854-1932, Photocopy of notes and ledger of J. C. Adams (1894-1915). Pae Korokī, accessed 28/03/2026, https://paekoroki.tauranga.govt.nz/nodes/view/39566