In November 1950 William Lewis Robertson deliberately stepped in front of the train to Melling. Gisborne Herald, 21 November 1950 Before departing he penned what
Early Cycling days in the Hutt Valley
Cycling became popular worldwide in the late 1800s and early 1900s and in the Hutt Valley residents were eager to cycle too. Cycles were fashionable,
Victory in Europe (VE) Day celebrations in Lower Hutt 1945
May 8 2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe, where the bulk of NZ’s Forces fought and
The Prince in Petone
In April 1920 Edward, Prince of Wales – who would later become Edward VIII, arrived in New Zealand for a month-long tour. This event caused
Wellington Taps Wainuiomata for Water
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.