It is believed that alluvial gold has been discovered in a creek at Wainuiomata, about ten miles from Wellington. Unfortunately for the prospects of a payable goldfield being discovered near Wellington, previous experiences of a similar nature are adverse to the practical development of such a theory. Kaiwarra, Terawiti, and other localities have had their day in the way of a gold excitement, the hopes of the deluded prospectors having been doomed to disappointment. The Teremakau rush is attracting a small proportion of the nomadic element of our population just now, by the fame of its excellence, but we much question if even it is likely to prove permanently productive. It is scarcely likely that the item of news now forwarded from Wainuiomata will cause one extra throb of expectation or pulsation of excitement to be experienced, even by those who normally are most deeply stirred by such intelligence.
Tags: Newspaper ProspectingWanganui Chronicle 27 Jul 1876
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The Village, Moores Valley Road, Main Road circa 1946
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Looking down upon The Village in the year 1946. The outlook encompasses Moores Valley Road, Main Road, and various...
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Evening Post 27 Aug 1879
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Tenders will be received for about 150 tons of Rails. We believe that it is the intention of Mr...
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New Countdown & Shopping Redevelopment
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The upcoming new Countdown supermarket will span 3600 square meters and prioritize electric vehicle charging stations.
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The History of Moores Valley Road
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Moores Valley Road connects the oldest shopping area to a valley that epitomises the rural charm of Wainuiomata.
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News: 16 Dec 1882
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Messrs J. and D. Sinclair, have assigned their estate. Their liabilities are about £11,000, while their assets set at...
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Evening Post 06 Sep 1883
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Mr Damant’s valuation of the property lately held by Messrs J. and D. Sinclair was approved and accepted, and...
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New Zealand Times 24 Jan 1880
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From Hobarton - Cato 31 cases fruit; 1 Locomotive; From Dunedin - 85 cases whisky Press & Co. 1...
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Sinclair Tramway
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The Sinclair Tramway in Wainuiomata was built in the 1870s. It was used primarily for logging and transporting timber.
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