Wellington, May 10. There has been a heavy rainfall during the past 24 hours, the total registered being 1.64 inches. A slight accident occurred at the tunnel where some men were engaged repairing the Wainuiomata water supply, the rain causing a further fall of earth. Three workmen had narrow escapes, all being slightly injured. The rain caused a slight flood at Island Bay, the tram traffic being stopped.
Tags: Floods Newspaper Tunnels WaterworksWanganui Herald 11 May 1907
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Evening Post 10 May 1883
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Tenders required for the Conveyance of about 18 Tons Sawmill Machinery from Wharf at Lowry Bay to Waitara.
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Norman Elias Willis
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Norman Willis, a land developer and owner, established a subdivision in Homedale, Wainuiomata in the late 1950s – 1960s.
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Evening Post 31 Mar 1910
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Fire at sawmill. A fire broke out at Strand Brothers' sawmill and workshop, Lower Hutt, early yesterday morning.
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Evening Post 12 Feb 1908
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While reports have been coming to hand of devastation and suffering from bush fires where men are in a...
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Aerial Image of Homedale & Waterworks in 1980
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Aerial photograph from the 6th of October in 1980, showing Homedale and Reservoir Valley. Numerous firebreaks are visible.
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Aerial Photo of Wainuiomata in 1974
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This aerial photo, taken on 30 December 1974, showcases Wainuiomata and the extensive firebreaks on its surrounding hills.
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Evening Post 20 Mar 1883
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The tender of Messrs G. H. Bayliss & Co. has been accepted by the City Council for the construction...
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The History of Main Road
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Before 1958, Main Road in Wainuiomata was known as Wainuiomata Road because this area was the focal point of...
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