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 Solomon’s Knob dam at Wainui-o-mata has been practically completed by the contractors. The scours have been shut down.
A special meeting of the City Council was held yesterday afternoon in reference to the damage to the Wainui...
A singular mishap befell a member of the Fire Brigade named White during the progress of the trial of...
History of kittyhawk 3031, a plane that crashed in the hills in Wainuiomata in 1943. Includes photos of the...
On Tuesday, 6th February, 1883, at 2 o’clock p.m. In the Estate of J. and D. Sinclair. Sale of...
Messrs J. and D. Sinclair, of- Wainuiomata, have assigned their estate. It is understood that the liabilities are about £1100.
For the construction of the Solomon’s Knob Dam, it was made a condition of tender that contractors should make...
A letter was read from Messrs J. and D. Sinclair, enclosing a cheque for £7 3s 6d, as a...
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