W.F. Oakes was a notable contractor in the late 19th century, recognised for his contributions to infrastructure projects in...
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
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...
The Sinclair Tramway in Wainuiomata was built in the 1870s. It was used primarily for logging and transporting timber.
A fatal accident occurred at Haslam's Wainuiomata Saw Mills on Tuesday afternoon. It seems that Haslam and a man named John...
1869 Jan – John Stack – commenced employment at Haslam’s Sawmill. Evening Post: 19 Jan 1870.
Wellington Independent 13 Apr 1869. Birth. On April 7, at Moness, Wainuiomata, the wife of Mr John Sinclair, of...
30 chains including seven chains of rock in Wainuiomata Valley – Mr Haslam and H. Sinclair will show the...
Wellington Independent: 02 May 1868 Crown Grants Crown Grants: - Grant No.2681 John Sinclair, Wainuiomata, 105 acres.
On leaving Sinclair’s, we followed a track up the valley to the Wainuiomata for six miles to the point...
Originally built in 1867 by John Mowlem, the property transitioned to brothers-in-law Duncan and John Sinclair.
700 Acres of Land, situated in Moores Valley, Wainuiomata District. There is an abundance of timber of the finest...
WAINUIOMATA TOURS
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WAINUIOMATA MUSEUM
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