Owing to a burst having occurred in one of the water-pipes in the long tunnel in connection with the Wainui water supply which will take some time to get repaired the intended practice of the Fire Brigade to test the pressure, will not take place; but should everything be in order on Tuesday next, the brigade will make the test at the same hour and place.
Tags: Long Tunnel Newspaper Pipeline Tunnels WaterworksEvening Post 04 Jun 1884
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Evening Post 02 Mar 1883
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A claim for compensation on account of the strip of land taken for the water-race, under proclamation of 17th...
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Morton Dam
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Built from 1908 to 1911, the Morton Dam in the Wainuiomata River catchment was named after William Hobbard Morton.
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New Zealand Mail 21 Nov 1884
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The Wainui waterworks, he said, had been a positive failure, and he pointed out that in this matter he...
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Wellington Independent 06 Apr 1867
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The Hutt Rifle Volunteers met at the Taita target on Thursday last, to compete for the above prizes. The...
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Evening Post 30 Sep 1872
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We learn that Messrs J. and D. Sinclair, of Wainuiomata, have recently erected a planning, tongueing, and grooving machine.
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Evening Post 03 Feb 1925
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A large party of friends accompanied members of the club to the Wainui Reservoir, where a most enjoyable day...
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Exotic Trees in Wainuiomata
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Exotic trees in Wainuiomata were introduced primarily to replace native trees that were logged in the mid to late...
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Swing Bridge Pool in Wainuiomata
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Swingbridge Pool as the name suggests, is located near a swing bridge. It’s also known as Ford Pool due...
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