The proposal was that the water from the intake at Orongorongo should flow by direct main into the lower...
Wainuiomata: History
Articles about the history of Wainuiomata sorted by date.
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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Ōrongorongo Bridge constructed in April 1914 for Eric L. Riddiford of Wainuiomata's pioneering Riddiford family, spans the Ōrongorongo River.
To the proposed demolition of the insanitary buildings at Wainui-o-mata, where eight cases of diphtheria were reported last year.
"That, in reference to the proposed demolition of the insanitary buildings at Wainui-o-mata, where eight cases of diphtheria were...
Since 1912, a swing bridge has spanned the Wainuiomata River near todays Gums Loop Track in Wainuiomata Regional Park.
Mackay Cottage was built around 1912 for Morton Dam workers and was removed in 1980. During the war, Mackay...
The last batch of concrete was placed on the crest of the Solomon's Knob dam yesterday. The contractors are...
Rechristened the “Morton Dam” in recognition of the city engineer, under whose guidance the work has been carried out.
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...
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