New Zealand Times 05 Jan 1875. Death. On the 1st inst., Isabel, the wife of J. Sinclair, at Wainuiomata,...
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
1875-1876 Hutt Electoral Roll. John Sinclair, Freehold, Wainuiomata house and land, Section 74, 100 acres.
The history of the Main Road Bridge is interesting. The bridge connects The Village with Homedale, the oldest part...
Wanted, a Bullock-driver for the Wainuiomata Saw-mill. Apply to J. Sinclair, at the mill; or D. Sinclair, Courtney Place,...
Young Blackleg proved himself a sure foal getter. Further particulars by card, at Family Hotel, Hutt; or the proprietors,...
The stallion Young Blackleg did not bring so high a price as was anticipated, probably owing to so many...
For sale on application at the Crown Lands Office in the country lying between Wainuiomata and the Wairarapa Lake.
Wellington Independent 31 Jan 1874 Advertisement. Wanted, a Bullock Driver, Wainuiomata Saw Mills. Apply to J. and D. Sinclair.
We learn that Messrs J. and D. Sinclair, of Wainuiomata, have recently erected a planning, tongueing, and grooving machine.
W.F. Oakes was a notable contractor in the late 19th century, recognised for his contributions to infrastructure projects in...
Tararua s.s., 524 tons, Pearce, from Melbourne via Nelson. Imports in the Tararua… 1 engine, 1 boiler, 4 packages,...
Tenders will be received by the undersigned for the carriage of say one hundred thousand feet of timber from...
Wanted: A Bullock Driver, for the Wainuiomata Saw Mill, to commence work on Friday, 5th inst. J. & D....
Hugh Sinclair, an old and much-respected settler of the Valley died from congestion of the brain having been subject...
The Proprietor of the Wainuiomata Steam Saw Mill is ready to receive orders for any quantity of Rimu, Hinau,...
Sinclair Cemetery serves as the final resting place for one of Wainuiomata's pioneer families. It was commemorated with a...
The following document is a coroner's inquest report on the death of Hugh Sinclair, who passed away between 10...
Advertisement: Wanted, a man to Drive the Engine, &c., at the Wainuiomata Saw Mill. Apply to John Sinclair, Wainuiomata....
The Sinclair family conducted logging operations in Homedale, covering Moores Valley Road, Hine Road, Sunny Grove, and Sinclair Valley.
Report of an Exploration by Mr John Rochfort, with a view to finding a practicable Railway Line to Wairarapa...
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