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Boat Harbour Wellington NZ, No. 391

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Feature: Thomas Ward Maps/ Whakaaturanga Thomas Ward Mahere

1892 map sheet 33

 

     
Circa 1900 map sheet 33

 

  
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e. Front of railway station from roof of Waterloo Hotel and ground levele. ReservoirCustomhouse Quay, workmen pouring tar on newly laid tram tracksbb. Golf Tournament, Shandon ClubAerial view of Centennial Exhibition, Evans BayParks and Recreation - Dragon Dance Festivalan. Presentation of Medals to Councillors, His Excellency Sir Bernard Fergusson. Council Chamberse. Presentation, Traffic House, Traffic Safety WeekSummer City 1984/85 colour transparency slidesCivic Centre - ReconstructionNissan MobilSummer CityStraightening of tunnel, Northland TunnelMenu for Wellington Harbour Board Farewell Luncheon for Harry Edgar Nichollsc. Reception, Miss Ceylon (Cheryl Winter)b. Reception to American EditorsTram tracks in road, Band rotunda centre left. Photograph of new asphaltic concrete surface, Oriental Parade, December 1925l. Mr K Boyden, Broadcasting House. Messines Rd ReservoirSummer Cityb. Wellington Airportc. Albert Street, damage to kerb and channellingi. Mayor Frank J Kitts, Portrait in robesa. Birdwood StLeaning Wall at 46 and 66 Hankey Streetn. Drainage work, diversion of main interceptor Sydney Street West, sewer diversion and overflow Whitmore and Featherston Street, and Thorndon Quay Transport Terminal, stormwaterCivic Centre ReconstructionMichael Fowler Centre, exterior viewNew Zealand's Got Talentt. Construction of drainage channels, Wellington Airporta. AbattoirsRhian Sheehan, Standing in Silencef. Traffic, Willis St - Abel Smith StChildren with old bicycles and motor vehiclesa. No 13 Tio Tio Road, roots blocking drain on road reserveAwateaf. Elgin Sump Educator, Air compressor and breakerCivic Centre Reconstructionp. Reception for President Johnson, USA, Civic Square - with Mayor Kittsc. Interior of pumping stationCivic Centre Reconstructionb. Residential area, looking towards Strathmore. Road surface being sealeda. Karepa Sta. Traffic Inspector Boswell with Patrol Car, talking on car phone, Mercer Streetf. Onslow Water Tank, re-lining of interiorb. Job 2658, pedestrian access, unidentified locationa. Nos 145-149 Main Road, Johnsonvillea. Safety lecture by Mr AD McPherson, Engineering Shope. No 44 Devon St, drainagec. Storm Damage, Awarua Street (Kilminster Estate)d. Farmers Lane steps
 
 
 

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