Hiroki, Wiremu
Production date
1982
1870-1879
1880-1889
Description
In 1878 Wiremu Hiroki murdered John McLean, a cook in a survey party at Momahaki in South Taranaki. He escaped and sought sanctuary at Parihaka. When Te Whiti and Tohu were arrested in 1881, Hiroki was also brought in to New Plymouth Gaol. He was tried, found guilty and hanged there on 8 June 1882.
The research notes include typescripts from various publications mentioning Hiroki, transcripts from newspaper articles of the time (Taranaki Herald and Wanganui Chronicle), and information photocopied from the National Archives in Wellington. The latter include Hiroki's personal statements, court records, gaol records, various correspondences and Hiroki's last letter to his wife.
Object detail
1870-1879
1880-1889
Part 1
Research notes. Includes typescripts from various publications mentioning Hiroki. Transcripts from newspaper articles of the time (Taranaki Herald and Wanganui Chronicle), and information photocopied from National Archives Wellington. The latter include Hiroki's personal statements, court records, gaol records, various correspondence and Hiroki's last letter to his wife.
From National Archives:
Hiroki’s first letter to his wife 1 June 1882 (1p.)
Hiroki’s last letter to his wife 5 June 1882 (1p.)
Statement by Hiroki of John McLean’s death 6 June 1882 (2p.)
Statement by Hiroki of John McLean’s death 2 June 1882 (2p.)
Statement of Hiroki’s confession made to James W. De Blois, Warder. 2 June 1882 and declarations. J82/1183 (1p.)
Statement beginning ‘The only circumstances…’ J82/1007 (1p.)
Letter from Watson dated 22 May 1882 (1p.)
Letter from James dated 20 May 1882 (2p.)
Letter from Jeffery dated 20 May 1882 (1p.)
Letter from Henry Govett dated 14 May 1882 (3p.)
New Plymouth Court criminal sittings 3 May 1882 (31 pages)
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