The last batch of concrete was placed on the crest of the Solomon's Knob dam yesterday. The contractors are...
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Month: November, 1911
New Zealand Times 14 Nov 1911
David Johnson / / / History, News, Dams, Morton Dam, Newspaper, Waterworks / 0Rechristened the “Morton Dam” in recognition of the city engineer, under whose guidance the work has been carried out.
Evening Post 10 Nov 1911
David Johnson / / / History, News, Newspaper, Waterworks / 0The City Councillors’ visit of inspection to the Solomon’s Knob dam was postponed yesterday owing to the boisterous weather.
City councillors will pay a visit of inspection to the newly constructed Solomon’s Knob reservoir at Wainuiomata tomorrow.
The Otago Daily Times 07 Nov 1911
David Johnson / / / History, News, Morton Dam, Newspaper, Waterworks / 0The completion of the Wainui-o-mata dam formed the subject of congratulation to the Wellington City Engineer, Mr Morton.
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