Mr. Coleman’s tender for the construction of the smaller Wainuiomata waterworks tunnel, has been accepted by the Corporation at...
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 probability of the Harbor Board charging the Council dues in connection with the landing of the waterworks plant...
The tender of W. F. Oakes, for the long tunnel in connection with the Wainui-o-mata water works, has been...
The following tenders were received by the City Council for the Black Creek tunnel in connection with the Wainuiomata...
Tenders will be received for: Clearing site for Reservoir, about 15 acres. Formation of 50 chains of tram line,...
There were five tenders for the construction of the smaller tunnel at Wainui-o-mata, and that of J. Colman was...
Wainui-o-mata Waterworks Extension – Tunnel Contract – To Contractors. Tenders will be received at the office of the undersigned.
The City Surveyor having reported that the specifications, &c., for the tunnel in connection with the Wainuiomata water supply.
A circa 1860 Crown Grants Map showcasing the first land block purchases in Lower Hutt, Wainuiomata, and the Wellington...
For the construction of the Wainui tramway, the following tenders wero received: The lowest— that of M. Duggan —...
To Contractors. Tenders for the Formation of about 70 Chains of Tram Line up the Wainui-o-mata Valley will be...
Contract for the Wainuiomata Water Race. Mr W. F. Oakes’ tender of L 7,440 for the Wainuiomata water race has been accepted.
The following tenders have been received by the City Council:- Cartage of pipes for Wainui waterworks – Accepted:
Tenderers for the contract in connection with the Wainuiomata waterworks. Mr C. McKirdy at 9s 7d per ton all...
Gums Loop Swing Bridge provided access to at least four huts on The Terrace, an elevated strip of land...
The following tenders have been received by the Wellington City Council:- … Wainuiomata Water-race: W. F. Oakes £233 15s...
Tenders will be received at the office until 4 p.m. of Thursday, for the formation of a Water-race Track...
We regret to learn from the Sydney Morning Herald of the death of Mr William Clark, C.E., the well...
In 1880, W.F. Oakes won a tender to construct a water race between the old dam and a pipeline...
A dam and a tail-race were to be constructed here, and the water would enter the pipes, as at...
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