Richard Barrett
–23 February 1847
(Person)
Also known as: Dicky Barrett; Dickey Barrett.
Trader, whaler, interpreter, hotel owner
Mentioned in
- An Epitome of Official Documents Relative to Native Affairs and Land Purchases in the North Island of New Zealand
- Early Wellington
- Hero Stories of New Zealand
- Historic Poverty Bay and the East Coast, N.I., N.Z.
- History and traditions of the Maoris of the West Coast, North Island of New Zealand, prior to 1840
- History of New Zealand
- Letters and Art in New Zealand
- Maori Deeds of Land Purchases in the North Island of New Zealand: Volume Two
- Notes on Early Life in New Zealand
- Sir Donald Maclean
- The Ancient History of the Maori, His Mythology and Traditions: Tai-Nui. [Vol. VI]
- The Exploration of New Zealand
- The New Zealand Wars: A History of the Maori Campaigns and the Pioneering Period: Volume I (1845–64)
- The Old Whaling Days
- White Wings Vol II. Founding Of The Provinces And Old-Time Shipping. Passenger Ships From 1840 To 1885
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.jpg "Fig. 34b.—Barrett's Hotel, 1842*. Mr. Brees writes:—“This house was taken out from England by Dr. Evans originally, but was subsequently purchased by Richard Barrett, and opened as an hotel. It is now kept by Mr. Suisted, who has greatly improved it… The projecting wing consists of a billiard-room below, and a Freemason's hall above, and was built by the present landlord.” The house beyond the hotel is the Medical Hall (Messrs. Dorset & Sutton), and the hills forming the east side of the harbou…")
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- Dictionary of New Zealand Biography, which has entries for many prominent New Zealanders.
- Archives New Zealand, which has collections of maps, plans and posters; immigration passenger lists; and probate records.
- National Library of New Zealand, which has extensive collections of published material.
- Auckland War Memorial Museum, which has extensive holdings on the Auckland region and New Zealand military history.
- Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, which has strong holdings in Tāonga Māori, biological holotypes and New Zealand art.
- nzhistory.net.nz, from the History Group of the Ministry for Culture and Heritage.