This 1882 map shows the topography of the land in Wainuiomata. It outlines peaks, ridges, and rivers. Properties are also marked as it the old tramway that was used to log the surrounding area. The tramway was later used as transport to and from the old dam. The map shows the tramway ending at George Creek near two cottages.
Special thanks to Jeremy Foster for sourcing this document.
The City Councillors’ visit of inspection to the Solomon’s Knob dam was postponed yesterday owing to the boisterous weather.
Upper Moores Valley was extensively logged in the 1900s to 1910s. Logs were hauled out of the valley to...
City Council. The report of the Wainui-o-mata Waterworks Committee was read, and its adoption moved by Councillor Allen.
The Solomon’s Knob dam at Wainui-o-mata has been practically completed by the contractors. The scours have been shut down.
Mr Clark started again to-day for Wainui-o-mata, with some men to construct a temporary weir across the stream about...
Aerial view of Homedale (circa 1946) showing some interesting features. They are as follows: 23 houses in Poole Crescent;
That the purchase of 1000 acres of the Wainui-o-mata water-shed from Messrs Johnston & Co. be completed on the...
Gums Loop Swing Bridge provided access to at least four huts on The Terrace, an elevated strip of land...
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