In 1878, Wellington experienced severe water shortages, despite having just spent £80,000 on their water supply. The water flow was stopped at night, extraordinary usage
George White and Whites Line – East and West – Hutt Valley
Whites Line was the second road established in the Hutt Valley and the first road to slice across the Valley. It’s now a major thoroughfare.
Car Assembly in Lower Hutt
Car assembly was once a major industry in New Zealand and Lower Hutt was one of the main sites with five plants in the Petone
Hutt City Mayoress Mary Dowse
Mary Dowse (1900-1964), described as fun-loving, warm-hearted and energetic, was Mayoress to Lower Hutt Mayor Percy Dowse for 20 years. Mary was one of the
Peace Celebrations: Eastbourne Peace Ball 18 July 1919
Across New Zealand, communities celebrated Peace not only with parades and services but also sporting fixtures, dances and, as in Eastbourne’s case, gala balls. Mesdame
Peace Celebrations: Commemoration for servicepeople who died in WWI
Many families produced remembrance cards to commemorate their loved ones who never returned or who died as a result of war service. One such family,