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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

 

  
Link to 1892 maps   Link to 1900 maps
 
 

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a. Bus Washing, Kilbirnie Workshopsc. Ravi StThe Rock, BNZ Centrec. Rose garden, Botanic GardenG, Open Day and Official OpeningCopy photograph of proposed front elevation for the Wellington Commercial Travelers, Customhouse QuayAhi Kā at Te Papa and Taranaki Wharfq. Buses in front of Town HallKarori Library, revolving globed. Storm damage, Wakefield Street, Blair Street, Majoribanks Street, Mount Victoriac. Moorefield Road, JohnsonvilleCopy: Abortion, Apartheid, Unions, Nuclear (posters, handouts, protests)Parks and Recreation - Founders Weekendt. Golf Tournament, Shandon Clubc. Roadworksr. Footpaths: Karori Rd, Parkvale Rd, Raine St, West Coast Construction. Angus Ave-Armstrong Court Flats, Builders OVLc. Crossings, signsSummer CityElevated late afternoon view, Band Rotunda in centre with people out walking. Monastery on hill in background. Motor vehicles, Oriental Parade / Oriental Bay, January 1926Civic reception in the Town Hall for the Prince of Wales, during royal visita. Roy Streetb. Brooklyn Roade. No 52 Batchelor StreetSpecific sites around city and Denis O'Connor's workSummer City - Sale Cityau. Safety Week, Traffic Depta. Mr K. BoydenCivic Centre ReconstructionNissan Mobil 500Detail of Tram Rail, mould cramped into position.b. Sydney Street West, shaft and barricadef. Tips and Spray PlantView of KhandallahReception to HM Queen Elizabeth II & HRH the Duke of EdinburghDays Bay [Muratai] RoadJulian ClaryCivic Centre - Reconstructionh. Days BayLord & Lady Mountbatten: receptionb. 90 Fraser Avenue, truck accidentx. Observation bus tourCivic Centre Reconstructiona. Hay St Drainage, job 9350Civic Centre Reconstructione. Nairn Street Flats - constructionf. Job 3104, Warwick Sta. Footpath, 79 Waipapa Roada. Seat at bus stop, advertising Odlins Hardware and TimberCharlie and the Chocolate FactoryGarage destroyed by wind at 60 Anne Street
 
 
 

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