Rechristened the “Morton Dam” in recognition of the city engineer, under whose guidance the work has been carried out.
Wainuiomata: History
Articles exploring the history of Wainuiomata, dating back to the 1860s
Documenting the fascinating history of Wainuiomata with an ever growing collection of articles. Includes posts about the origins and pioneering period of Wainuiomata to historical sites and artefacts. Each article is dated, but the date represents the subject and not the date when the article was written. For example, when an article primarily focuses on a photograph captured in 1840 or discusses topics related to that specific year, the article will be time stamped with that year.
This approach provides readers with an experience, allowing them to traverse through history in chronological order and gain a precise understanding of how historical events and elements are situated within the broader timeline of Wainuiomata’s history. Nonetheless, when an article covers a lengthy period concerning its main subject, it will be time stamped based on the featured image, most recent image, or the date of the main subject.
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Historical Articles
The 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 completion of the Wainui-o-mata dam formed the subject of congratulation to the Wellington City Engineer, Mr Morton.
The Solomon’s Knob dam at Wainui-o-mata has been practically completed by the contractors. The scours have been shut down.
The consumption of water from Wainui, as recorded by the Venturi meter, was 917,000,000 gallons during the year.
A visit to the new dam at Wainui, all the scouts walked across the overflow, a feat that will...
The construction of Solomon's Knob dam at Wainui-o-mata is nearing completion and will be handed over to the council...
The Mayor and City Councillors will drive to Wainui tomorrow to inspect the reservoir which is being built at...
WANTED, several good Bushmen, used to hill country preferred. Apply Strand Brothers, Lower Hutt. WANTED to Purchase, Iron Saw...
The Naenae Tramway was used between 1906 and the 1910s to transport logs from Upper Moores Valley in Wainuiomata.
The office of Messrs Martin, Hurrell and Snaddon, contractors, who are carrying out extensive work at the Wainuiomata reservoir.
Wild dogs, writes "Sanitas" to the Post, are causing problems in the hills behind Wainuiomata. They appear to be...
Fire at sawmill. A fire broke out at Strand Brothers' sawmill and workshop, Lower Hutt, early yesterday morning.
Mr Morton, in a report to the Council on the present pipe-line, advised that the main would be sufficient...
A Camp Cook, Bush Sawmill. Apply Strand Brothers, Lower Hutt.3094. PHOENIX AERATED WATER COMPANY, LIMITED.SPECIALLY prepared Soda Water.
Good navvies, used to concrete work, are difficult to obtain. Such is the testimony of the contractors of the...
Yesterday's trip to the big reservoir was made under the perfect conditions of a bright sun and a soft...
Wainuiomata was responsible for Mr. F. Whitley getting a basket of fifteen fish, the largest weighing 1½ lb, all...
The 30-inch steel mains in connection with the Wainui dam contract for Wellington's new auxiliary water supply will be...
WAINUIOMATA TOURS
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WAINUIOMATA MUSEUM
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