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Richmond, James Crowe, 1822-1898 : Diary of a journey from Nelson to Hanmer. 1864. Alexander Turnbull Library. Ref: Micro-MS-0774 p. 5 - Richmond personally discusses his experience crossing the Waiau river exactly as pictured in Ford on the Waiau.
http://www.doc.govt.nz/Documents/parks-and-recreation/places-to-visit/nelson-marlborough/acheron-accommodation-house-interp-info.pdf (accessed 13th October 2016): Contains some interesting references in regard to the Waiau Ford