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|Alt 1
|Alt 2
|Alt 3
|Date
|Details
|Railway
|Rly 2
|Reference
|Source
|Locality
|Island
|Sequence
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|8/6/1900
|Siding accommodation at  Balclutha.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W3734/15
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3098
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|9/10/1900
|A 30 ton (30 foot) wagon  weighbridge will be transferred to Stillwater to Port Chalmers, and the 12  ton weighbridge at Port Chalmers will be sent to Balclutha.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W2278, ?
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3099
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|3/6/1901
|Erection of a sand drying kiln  at engine shed.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W3734/16
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3100
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|20/9/1901
|Application for goods shed to be  connected to public telephone exchange.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W3734/16
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3101
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|1890
|Mileage 52 miles 30 chains from  Dunedin.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|R4, 90/2780
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3102
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|1901
|Yard re-arranged.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W3180, Pub 1/9
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3103
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|1908
|50 feet of the Dunback goods  shed was removed and added to the Balclutha goods shed.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W3180, Pub 1/9
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3104
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|1915
|Platform extended 150 feet at  the north end.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W3180, Pub 1/9
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3105
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|22/5/1907
|Goods shed door damaged.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W3734/23
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3106
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|20/8/1907
|Automatic tablet exchanger  apparatus provided.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W3337
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3107
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|2/9/1907
|Installation of Electric Train  Tablet System between Mosgiel and Balclutha.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W3734/23
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3108
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|1/10/1907
|Engine turntable damaged – too  light for heavy engines.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W3734/23
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3109
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|18/6/1908
|Improved office accommodation  required.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W3734/24
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3110
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|8/12/1909
|Wagon load gauge for Balclutha.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W3734/26
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3111
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|21/5/1910
|Provision of a turntable.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W3734/27
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3112
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|9/11/1910
|Provision of a siding for coal  storage.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W3734/28
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3113
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|22/5/1911
|Smoke trough in engine shed on  fire.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W3734/28
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3114
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|4/7/1912
|Damage to engine shed door.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W3734/29
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3115
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|11/7/1912
|Purchase of clock from Postal  Department for erection at station.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W3734/29
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3116
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|19/8/1916
|Protection works against floods.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W3734/33
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3117
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|20/12/1916
|Improvements to station and yard  accommodation.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W3734/33
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3118
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|9/12/1919
|Damage to goods shed door.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W3734/36
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3119
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|22/7/1921
|Damage to goods shed door.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W3734/37
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3120
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|14/1/1923
|Fire in locomotive pumping  engine shed.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W3734/38
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3121
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|8/10/1924
|Improvements to footpath  channelling.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W3734/39
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3122
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|14/7/1928
|Authority for £25 for  improvement of yard lighting.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W3199, 03/1480
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3123
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|9/4/1929
|Approval to provide detached  lamp room, cost £41.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|R4, 99/1714
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3124
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|1/11/1933
|Railway station and / or reserve  has been improved with plantings, etc, in co-operation with local interests  and railway staff.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W3180, Pub3/13
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3125
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|9/5/1939
|Approval to lengthen existing 55  foot turntable.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W3293, 9237
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3126
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|31/3/1949
|Provision of a hut settlement  and ablution block in hand.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W2854, Pub 31/5
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3127
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|8/1954
|2 State houses for Railways  Department completed.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|SAC1, 35/260
|SAC
|Otago
|S
|3128
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|12/1954
|1 State house for Railways  Department completed.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|SAC1, 35/260
|SAC
|Otago
|S
|3129
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|2/1955
|1 State house for Railways  Department completed.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|SAC1, 35/260
|SAC
|Otago
|S
|3130
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|5/7/1955
|A new siding is to be provided  for the Balclutha Saleyard Coy's new saleyards now being erected, about one  mile south of Balclutha.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W3180, Pub3/10
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3131
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|5/7/1955
|Existing stockyards are to be  removed, making more space available for loading and unloading facilities in  the station yard.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W3180, Pub3/10
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3132
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|17/8/1955
|Has an engine turntable.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|R-W3, 11422
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3133
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|1/1956
|1 State house for Railways  Department completed.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|SAC1, 35/260
|SAC
|Otago
|S
|3134
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|24/9/1957
|A 5-ton mobile crane on rubber  tyres approved.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W3180, Pub3/10
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3135
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|1/10/1963
|New goods shed is to be 120 feet  long by 40 wide. Estimated cost is £15,000.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W3180, Pub3/10
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3136
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|29/2/1964
|Steel frame work for goods shed  erected.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W3180, Pub3/10
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3137
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|5/6/1964
|New goods shed recently  completed.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W3180, Pub3/10
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3138
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|20/12/1965
|A 13 foot wide verandah is to be  provided for Road Services passengers on the street frontage of the new  station building.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W3180, Pub 3
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3139
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|20/12/1965
|A new station building is to be  constructed, 164 feet long by 33 feet wide, with a 15 foot verandah.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W3180, Pub 3
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3140
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|19/2/1966
|Contract for new station awarded  to Mitchell Brothers, Dunedin, amount £39,214.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W3180, Pub3/10
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3141
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|1/9/1966
|First stage of new station  building nearing completion. Constructed by Mitchell Brothers Ltd.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W3180, Pub3/10
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3142
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|21/11/1966
|New goods shed.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W3180, Pub3/10
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3143
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|2/3/1967
|New station under construction,  part of old building being demolished.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W3180, Pub3/10
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3144
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|12/6/1967
|New station building under  construction.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W3180, Pub3/10
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3145
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|1/11/1969
|New station – 164 feet long by  33 feet wide.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W3180, Pub 3
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3146
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|1/11/1969
|New station – architect – I M  Clarkson
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W3180, Pub 3
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3147
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|1/11/1969
|New station – contractor –  Mitchell Brothers Ltd.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W3180, Pub 3
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3148
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|17/9/1971
|Station chimes are to be  installed.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W 4098, 14/1814
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3149
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|21/8/1972
|There is a hut available for  disposal at Balclutha.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W3199, 08/2471/6
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3150
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|2/11/1987
|Main South Line – 462.12km from  Port Lyttelton (0.00km).
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W 3337
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3151
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|26/10/1988
|18.9 metre turntable for  locomotives.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W5514, 13/2679
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3152
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|25/11/1988
|Still used for timetabled  running of trains.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W 3337
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3153
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|1/4/1878
|Requesting authority £10 for  extra pair of gates on road to goods shed.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W 3
|PWD
|Otago
|S
|3154
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|1/5/1879
|Loop 14 wagons
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W 3337
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3155
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|1/5/1879
|Mileage 52 miles 15 chains from  Dunedin.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W 3337
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3156
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|1/8/1881
|Additions to engine shed –  schedule of tenders.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W 3
|PWD
|Otago
|S
|3157
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|1/8/1898
|Accommodation 3<sup>rd</sup> class station,  passenger platform, cart approach to platform, goods shed 60ft x 30ft,  loading bank, cattle yards, water service, coal accommodation, engine shed,  engine turntable, fixed signals, stationmaster's house, urinals.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|R4, 98/2756
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3158
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|1/8/1898
|Backshunt 9 wagons, loop 49  wagons, loop 33 wagons (goods shed), backshunt 10 wagons, backshunt 34  wagons, loop 37 wagons, loop 31 wagons, backshunt 37 wagons (cattle yards),  backshunt 34 wagons (coal shed0.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|R4, 98/2756
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3159
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|1/9/1882
|Accommodation 3rd, passenger  platform, cart approach to platform, goods shed 61ft x 32ft, loading bank,  cattle yards, water service, coal accommodation, engine turntable, wagon  turntable, engine turntable, stationmaster's house, urinals.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W 3337
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3160
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|1/9/1882
|Loop 16 wagons
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W 3337
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3161
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|10/8/1885
|The present temporary junction  is 15 chains further south than the original junction.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W2278, 03/1014
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3162
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|11/3/1884
|Proposed junction to be in the  position where the points were laid some two or three years ago. They were  removed about two years ago.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W2278, 03/1014
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3163
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|12/10/1896
|Urging the provision of extra  signals at station.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W 1820
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3164
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|12/12/1881
|Loop 16 wagons
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W 3337
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3165
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|12/12/1884
|Catlins River Railway – re:  construction of line from Balclutha to Invertiel Junction.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W 3
|PWD
|Otago
|S
|3166
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|12/7/1884
|Catlins River Railway – re:  making junction at Balclutha instead of Invertiel.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W 3
|PWD
|Otago
|S
|3167
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|12/7/1886
|Land taken for ballast pit.  Borough Council charging for grazing thereon.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W 1820
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3168
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|13/10/1891
|Tramway for river protection  works at Balclutha, to quarry.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W 3
|PWD
|Otago
|S
|3169
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|13/9/1889
|Recommending siding for storing  sheep and cattle be brought within limits of station yard.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W 1820
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3170
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|14//2/1878
|Requesting authority £85 for a  siding to Balclutha jetty.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W 3
|PWD
|Otago
|S
|3171
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|14/3/1883
|Contract let to W. Rhodes for  station verandah, amount ₤49.15.0.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|AJHR, 1884
|Natlib
|Otago
|S
|3172
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|14/8/1888
|Encroachment of Clutha River on  street line south of Balclutha station.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W 3
|PWD
|Otago
|S
|3173
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|15/10/1879
|Loop 14 wagons
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W 3337
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3174
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|15/12/1884
|Approval to provide temporary  points.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W2278, 03/1014
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3175
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|15/12/1885
|Balclutha – Romohapa Section  opened for traffic.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W3180, Pub 1/9
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3176
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|15/9/1896
|Purchase of clock for station.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W 1820
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3177
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|16/2/1892
|Rails to be lent to Balclutha  Borough Council.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W 3
|PWD
|Otago
|S
|3178
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|16/2/1898
|Recommends sale of engine ashes  to Balclutha Cycling Club.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W 1820
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3179
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|16/5/1883
|Above contract completed.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|AJHR, 1884
|Natlib
|Otago
|S
|3180
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|16/7/1888
|Suggesting Balclutha be made the  accounting station for the Catlins River Branch.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W 1820
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3181
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|16/8/1894
|Application of Clutha River  Board to erect a store shed alongside the wharf shed at Balclutha.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W 1820
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3182
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|17/8/1882
|Final certificate for engine  shed contract.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W 3
|PWD
|Otago
|S
|3183
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|17/9/1881
|Additions to engine shed –  contract signed.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W 3
|PWD
|Otago
|S
|3184
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|18/1/1879
|Special train ran from Balclutha  to Clinton for an inspection of the line.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W3180, Pub 1/9
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3185
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|18/12/1884
|Destruction by fire of Hopkins  & Jowitt's mill, Balclutha. Wagon L 1885 partly burnt.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W 1820
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3186
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|19/4/1886
|Accommodation 3<sup>rd</sup> class station,  passenger platform, cart approach to platform, goods shed 61ft x 32ft,  loading bank, cattle yards, water service, coal accommodation, engine  turntable, stationmaster's house, urinals.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W 3337
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3187
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|19/4/1886
|Loop 20 wagons, loop 13 wagons,  backshunt 4 wagons, backshunt 11 wagons, backshunt 13 wagons (turntable),  loop 35 wagons, loop 23 wagons, backshunt 52 wagons (cattle yards), backshunt  35 wagons (coal siding), backshunt 17 wagons (coal shed), backshunt 7 wagons  (engine shed), backshunt 7 wagons (engine shed)
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W 3337
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3188
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|19/7/1881
|Additions to engine shed – draft  contract.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W 3
|PWD
|Otago
|S
|3189
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|2/1/900
|Shed door damaged.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W3734/15
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3190
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|2/10/1888
|Further re: protection work.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W 1820
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3191
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|20/7/1886
|Application of Clutha County  Council for use of ballast reserve near Balclutha for grazing purposes.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W 1820
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3192
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|21/10/1885
|Governor – Proclamation for land  at Balclutha for ballast pit.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W 3
|PWD
|Otago
|S
|3193
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|21/12/1878
|The last rail on the Great  Southern Railway was linked up yesterday, and a train ran from Clinton to  Balclutha carrying passengers.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W3180, Pub 1/9
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3194
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|21/4/1879
|Clutha Board of Conservation  applied to have siding at Balclutha extended.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W 2/44
|PWD
|Otago
|S
|3195
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|22/1/1878
|Clutha Bridge – Balclutha  Section opened for traffic.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W3180, Pub 1/9
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3196
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|22/1/1878
|Clutha Bridge and Balclutha  Section opened on 22/1/1878.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W 3
|PWD
|Otago
|S
|3197
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|22/1/1879
|Balclutha – Clinton Section  handed over to Railways Department.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W3180, Pub 1/9
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3198
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|22/1/1879
|Balclutha – Clinton Section  opened for traffic.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W3180, Pub 1/9
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3199
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|22/7/1884
|Wants one set of points and  crossings for coal siding.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W 3
|PWD
|Otago
|S
|3200
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|22/8/1885
|Fire in engine shed –  recommending raising water vat to give stronger supply.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W 1820
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3201
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|23/2/1885
|Catlins River Railway –  authority £2,200 for construction of second line to Balclutha.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W 1820
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3202
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|23/5/1874
|Forward a memorial which has  been addressed to me relative to the proposed site of the railway station at  Balclutha.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|OP 10/7
|OPR
|Otago
|S
|3203
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|23/5/1883
|Station verandah – final  certificate – Rhodes.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W 3
|PWD
|Otago
|S
|3204
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|24/8/1885
|Fire in engine shed roof. Caused  by sparks from engine fired with Kaitangata coal.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|R4, 98/3468
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3205
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|25/3/1898
|Office accommodation at station.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W 1820
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3206
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|26/1/1884
|More siding accommodation.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W 1820
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3207
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|26/10/1878
|Requesting authority ₤200 for  siding.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W 2/44
|PWD
|Otago
|S
|3208
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|26/4/1881
|Hopkin's application for a  siding at Balclutha.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W 1820
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3209
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|26/6/1896
|Balclutha ballast pit – Railway  Engineer requests permission to enter pit and take ballast.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W 3
|PWD
|Otago
|S
|3210
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|27/12/1882
|Requesting authority £110 for  erection of home signals at Balclutha.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W 1820
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3211
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|27/8/1891
|As to Borough Council removing  gorse and rabbits from Railway Reserve, at Balclutha, under lease.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W 1820
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3212
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|28/3/1892
|Connection of station with  telephone bureau.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W 1820
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3213
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|28/7/1898
|Necessity for improvements to  water service.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W3734/14
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3214
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|29/6/1878
|Wharf siding at Balclutha.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W 2/44
|PWD
|Otago
|S
|3215
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|29/7/1898
|Application for public level  crossing at Larnack Street.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W3734/14
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3216
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|3/9/1885
|The permanent junction of the  Catlins River Branch is now completed, seven chains south of Balclutha  station.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W2278, 03/1014
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3217
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|3/9/1885
|Permanent junction is at 288  miles 29 chains.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W2278, 03/1014
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3218
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|3/9/1885
|The present (temporary) junction  is 77 chains south of Balclutha station.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W2278, 03/1014
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3219
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|3/9/1885
|Now using the permanent  junction, the Catlins River home signal will be brought into use on Saturday,  5/9/1885.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W2278, 03/1014
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3220
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|3/9/1890
|Maintenance by Borough Council  of embankment protecting township, as well as railway.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W 1820
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3221
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|30/6/1878
|Clutha River – Balclutha Section  opened for traffic on 22/1/1878.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|AJHR, 1878
|Natlib
|Otago
|S
|3222
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|31/3/1883
|2-ton whip crane for coal shed  ₤47.11.6.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|R4, 83/2044
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3223
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|31/3/1883
|Engine water service, hydraulic  crane, and 6,000 gallon vat - ₤46.17.1.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|R4, 83/2044
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3224
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|31/3/1883
|Station verandah – contract  signed
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W 3
|PWD
|Otago
|S
|3225
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|31/3/1884
|Extension and improvements made  to station yard and buildings.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|AJHR, 1884
|Natlib
|Otago
|S
|3226
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|31/3/1885
|Siding granted on 14/12/1881 to  F.J. Hopkin (present holder) at 287 miles 79 chains.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|R4, 83/2044
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3227
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|31/3/1892
|Postal Department – connection  of railway station with telephone exchange.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W 1820
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3228
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|31/5/1899
|Lockers for porters' room.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W3734/14
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3229
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|31/8/1885
|A new signal post with two arms  has been erected at Balclutha. The post stands nine chains south of the  station passenger building.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W2278, 03/1014
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3230
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|5/2/1878
|Requesting authority £80 for  furnishing Balclutha station.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W 3
|PWD
|Otago
|S
|3231
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|5/2/1891
|Requesting removal of embankment  and rails, and erection of fencing, on Mr J Hardies' land.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W 1820
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3232
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|6/1/1885
|Catlins River Railway – as to  giving contractor connection for ballast siding.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W 1820
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3233
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|6/12/1875
|Balclutha station should be  connected with the telegraph wires.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|OP 10/7
|OPR
|Otago
|S
|3234
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|6/2/1885
|Catlins River Railway –  Invertiel to Balclutha, construct of second line to junction – requesting  authority £2,200.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W 3
|PWD
|Otago
|S
|3235
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|7/12/1885
|The Catlins River Branch will be  opened on 15/12/1885. The junction (temporary) for the Branch is 77 chains  south of Balclutha station.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|00/2107/1
|NZRLS
|Otago
|S
|3236
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|7/3/1883
|Station verandah – schedule of  tenders.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W 3
|PWD
|Otago
|S
|3237
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|7/5/1884
|Junction of Catlins River Branch  with main line – proposing to take line into Balclutha station.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W 1820
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3238
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|7/9/1893
|Recommends erection of house for  stationmaster.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W 1820
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3239
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|9/2/1899
|Maintenance of protection works  and tramway.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W3734/14
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3240
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|9/6/1883
|Recommending hut be erected for  accommodation of porter.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W 1820
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3241
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|9/6/1896
|Lease to Clutha River Board of a  site for a store shed at station.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W 1820
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3242
|-
|Balclutha
| -
| -
| -
|9/9/1890
|Tramway to quarry for supply of  stone for protective embankment.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W 1820
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3243
|-
|Balclutha Bridge
| -
| -
| -
|1/5/1879
|Backshunt 13 wagons
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W 3337
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3244
|-
|Balclutha Bridge
| -
| -
| -
|15/10/1879
|Backshunt 13 wagons
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W 3337
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3245
|-
|Balclutha Bridge
| -
| -
| -
|27/10/1899
|Service siding at Balclutha  Bridge.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W3734/15
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3246
|-
|Balclutha Bridge Siding
| -
| -
| -
|25/8/1963
|Mileage 287 miles 22 chains, on  right side of line.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W 3337
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3247
|-
|Balclutha Sale Yards Sidings  Bridge Siding
| -
| -
| -
|4/3/1963
|Mileage 1 miles 31 chains from  Balclutha. For livestock traffic only.
|Catlins River Branch
| -
|W 3337
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3248
|-
|Balclutha Saleyards
| -
| -
| -
|5/7/1955
|A new siding is to be provided  for the Balclutha Saleyard Coy's new saleyards now being erected, about one  mile south of Balclutha.
|Dunedin – Clinton Railway
| -
|W3180, Pub3/10
|WRD
|Otago
|S
|3249
|}

Latest revision as of 09:27, 6 February 2022

Stirling Balclutha Kakapuaka
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Stirling--Balclutha Balclutha--Kakapuaka
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l Alt 1 Alt 2 Alt 3 Date Details Railway Rly 2 Reference Source Locality Island Sequence
Balclutha - - - 8/6/1900 Siding accommodation at Balclutha. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W3734/15 WRD Otago S 3098
Balclutha - - - 9/10/1900 A 30 ton (30 foot) wagon weighbridge will be transferred to Stillwater to Port Chalmers, and the 12 ton weighbridge at Port Chalmers will be sent to Balclutha. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W2278, ? WRD Otago S 3099
Balclutha - - - 3/6/1901 Erection of a sand drying kiln at engine shed. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W3734/16 WRD Otago S 3100
Balclutha - - - 20/9/1901 Application for goods shed to be connected to public telephone exchange. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W3734/16 WRD Otago S 3101
Balclutha - - - 1890 Mileage 52 miles 30 chains from Dunedin. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - R4, 90/2780 WRD Otago S 3102
Balclutha - - - 1901 Yard re-arranged. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W3180, Pub 1/9 WRD Otago S 3103
Balclutha - - - 1908 50 feet of the Dunback goods shed was removed and added to the Balclutha goods shed. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W3180, Pub 1/9 WRD Otago S 3104
Balclutha - - - 1915 Platform extended 150 feet at the north end. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W3180, Pub 1/9 WRD Otago S 3105
Balclutha - - - 22/5/1907 Goods shed door damaged. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W3734/23 WRD Otago S 3106
Balclutha - - - 20/8/1907 Automatic tablet exchanger apparatus provided. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W3337 WRD Otago S 3107
Balclutha - - - 2/9/1907 Installation of Electric Train Tablet System between Mosgiel and Balclutha. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W3734/23 WRD Otago S 3108
Balclutha - - - 1/10/1907 Engine turntable damaged – too light for heavy engines. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W3734/23 WRD Otago S 3109
Balclutha - - - 18/6/1908 Improved office accommodation required. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W3734/24 WRD Otago S 3110
Balclutha - - - 8/12/1909 Wagon load gauge for Balclutha. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W3734/26 WRD Otago S 3111
Balclutha - - - 21/5/1910 Provision of a turntable. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W3734/27 WRD Otago S 3112
Balclutha - - - 9/11/1910 Provision of a siding for coal storage. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W3734/28 WRD Otago S 3113
Balclutha - - - 22/5/1911 Smoke trough in engine shed on fire. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W3734/28 WRD Otago S 3114
Balclutha - - - 4/7/1912 Damage to engine shed door. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W3734/29 WRD Otago S 3115
Balclutha - - - 11/7/1912 Purchase of clock from Postal Department for erection at station. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W3734/29 WRD Otago S 3116
Balclutha - - - 19/8/1916 Protection works against floods. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W3734/33 WRD Otago S 3117
Balclutha - - - 20/12/1916 Improvements to station and yard accommodation. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W3734/33 WRD Otago S 3118
Balclutha - - - 9/12/1919 Damage to goods shed door. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W3734/36 WRD Otago S 3119
Balclutha - - - 22/7/1921 Damage to goods shed door. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W3734/37 WRD Otago S 3120
Balclutha - - - 14/1/1923 Fire in locomotive pumping engine shed. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W3734/38 WRD Otago S 3121
Balclutha - - - 8/10/1924 Improvements to footpath channelling. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W3734/39 WRD Otago S 3122
Balclutha - - - 14/7/1928 Authority for £25 for improvement of yard lighting. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W3199, 03/1480 WRD Otago S 3123
Balclutha - - - 9/4/1929 Approval to provide detached lamp room, cost £41. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - R4, 99/1714 WRD Otago S 3124
Balclutha - - - 1/11/1933 Railway station and / or reserve has been improved with plantings, etc, in co-operation with local interests and railway staff. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W3180, Pub3/13 WRD Otago S 3125
Balclutha - - - 9/5/1939 Approval to lengthen existing 55 foot turntable. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W3293, 9237 WRD Otago S 3126
Balclutha - - - 31/3/1949 Provision of a hut settlement and ablution block in hand. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W2854, Pub 31/5 WRD Otago S 3127
Balclutha - - - 8/1954 2 State houses for Railways Department completed. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - SAC1, 35/260 SAC Otago S 3128
Balclutha - - - 12/1954 1 State house for Railways Department completed. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - SAC1, 35/260 SAC Otago S 3129
Balclutha - - - 2/1955 1 State house for Railways Department completed. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - SAC1, 35/260 SAC Otago S 3130
Balclutha - - - 5/7/1955 A new siding is to be provided for the Balclutha Saleyard Coy's new saleyards now being erected, about one mile south of Balclutha. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W3180, Pub3/10 WRD Otago S 3131
Balclutha - - - 5/7/1955 Existing stockyards are to be removed, making more space available for loading and unloading facilities in the station yard. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W3180, Pub3/10 WRD Otago S 3132
Balclutha - - - 17/8/1955 Has an engine turntable. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - R-W3, 11422 WRD Otago S 3133
Balclutha - - - 1/1956 1 State house for Railways Department completed. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - SAC1, 35/260 SAC Otago S 3134
Balclutha - - - 24/9/1957 A 5-ton mobile crane on rubber tyres approved. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W3180, Pub3/10 WRD Otago S 3135
Balclutha - - - 1/10/1963 New goods shed is to be 120 feet long by 40 wide. Estimated cost is £15,000. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W3180, Pub3/10 WRD Otago S 3136
Balclutha - - - 29/2/1964 Steel frame work for goods shed erected. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W3180, Pub3/10 WRD Otago S 3137
Balclutha - - - 5/6/1964 New goods shed recently completed. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W3180, Pub3/10 WRD Otago S 3138
Balclutha - - - 20/12/1965 A 13 foot wide verandah is to be provided for Road Services passengers on the street frontage of the new station building. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W3180, Pub 3 WRD Otago S 3139
Balclutha - - - 20/12/1965 A new station building is to be constructed, 164 feet long by 33 feet wide, with a 15 foot verandah. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W3180, Pub 3 WRD Otago S 3140
Balclutha - - - 19/2/1966 Contract for new station awarded to Mitchell Brothers, Dunedin, amount £39,214. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W3180, Pub3/10 WRD Otago S 3141
Balclutha - - - 1/9/1966 First stage of new station building nearing completion. Constructed by Mitchell Brothers Ltd. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W3180, Pub3/10 WRD Otago S 3142
Balclutha - - - 21/11/1966 New goods shed. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W3180, Pub3/10 WRD Otago S 3143
Balclutha - - - 2/3/1967 New station under construction, part of old building being demolished. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W3180, Pub3/10 WRD Otago S 3144
Balclutha - - - 12/6/1967 New station building under construction. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W3180, Pub3/10 WRD Otago S 3145
Balclutha - - - 1/11/1969 New station – 164 feet long by 33 feet wide. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W3180, Pub 3 WRD Otago S 3146
Balclutha - - - 1/11/1969 New station – architect – I M Clarkson Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W3180, Pub 3 WRD Otago S 3147
Balclutha - - - 1/11/1969 New station – contractor – Mitchell Brothers Ltd. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W3180, Pub 3 WRD Otago S 3148
Balclutha - - - 17/9/1971 Station chimes are to be installed. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W 4098, 14/1814 WRD Otago S 3149
Balclutha - - - 21/8/1972 There is a hut available for disposal at Balclutha. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W3199, 08/2471/6 WRD Otago S 3150
Balclutha - - - 2/11/1987 Main South Line – 462.12km from Port Lyttelton (0.00km). Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W 3337 WRD Otago S 3151
Balclutha - - - 26/10/1988 18.9 metre turntable for locomotives. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W5514, 13/2679 WRD Otago S 3152
Balclutha - - - 25/11/1988 Still used for timetabled running of trains. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W 3337 WRD Otago S 3153
Balclutha - - - 1/4/1878 Requesting authority £10 for extra pair of gates on road to goods shed. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W 3 PWD Otago S 3154
Balclutha - - - 1/5/1879 Loop 14 wagons Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W 3337 WRD Otago S 3155
Balclutha - - - 1/5/1879 Mileage 52 miles 15 chains from Dunedin. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W 3337 WRD Otago S 3156
Balclutha - - - 1/8/1881 Additions to engine shed – schedule of tenders. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W 3 PWD Otago S 3157
Balclutha - - - 1/8/1898 Accommodation 3rd class station, passenger platform, cart approach to platform, goods shed 60ft x 30ft, loading bank, cattle yards, water service, coal accommodation, engine shed, engine turntable, fixed signals, stationmaster's house, urinals. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - R4, 98/2756 WRD Otago S 3158
Balclutha - - - 1/8/1898 Backshunt 9 wagons, loop 49 wagons, loop 33 wagons (goods shed), backshunt 10 wagons, backshunt 34 wagons, loop 37 wagons, loop 31 wagons, backshunt 37 wagons (cattle yards), backshunt 34 wagons (coal shed0. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - R4, 98/2756 WRD Otago S 3159
Balclutha - - - 1/9/1882 Accommodation 3rd, passenger platform, cart approach to platform, goods shed 61ft x 32ft, loading bank, cattle yards, water service, coal accommodation, engine turntable, wagon turntable, engine turntable, stationmaster's house, urinals. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W 3337 WRD Otago S 3160
Balclutha - - - 1/9/1882 Loop 16 wagons Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W 3337 WRD Otago S 3161
Balclutha - - - 10/8/1885 The present temporary junction is 15 chains further south than the original junction. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W2278, 03/1014 WRD Otago S 3162
Balclutha - - - 11/3/1884 Proposed junction to be in the position where the points were laid some two or three years ago. They were removed about two years ago. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W2278, 03/1014 WRD Otago S 3163
Balclutha - - - 12/10/1896 Urging the provision of extra signals at station. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W 1820 WRD Otago S 3164
Balclutha - - - 12/12/1881 Loop 16 wagons Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W 3337 WRD Otago S 3165
Balclutha - - - 12/12/1884 Catlins River Railway – re: construction of line from Balclutha to Invertiel Junction. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W 3 PWD Otago S 3166
Balclutha - - - 12/7/1884 Catlins River Railway – re: making junction at Balclutha instead of Invertiel. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W 3 PWD Otago S 3167
Balclutha - - - 12/7/1886 Land taken for ballast pit. Borough Council charging for grazing thereon. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W 1820 WRD Otago S 3168
Balclutha - - - 13/10/1891 Tramway for river protection works at Balclutha, to quarry. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W 3 PWD Otago S 3169
Balclutha - - - 13/9/1889 Recommending siding for storing sheep and cattle be brought within limits of station yard. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W 1820 WRD Otago S 3170
Balclutha - - - 14//2/1878 Requesting authority £85 for a siding to Balclutha jetty. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W 3 PWD Otago S 3171
Balclutha - - - 14/3/1883 Contract let to W. Rhodes for station verandah, amount ₤49.15.0. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - AJHR, 1884 Natlib Otago S 3172
Balclutha - - - 14/8/1888 Encroachment of Clutha River on street line south of Balclutha station. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W 3 PWD Otago S 3173
Balclutha - - - 15/10/1879 Loop 14 wagons Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W 3337 WRD Otago S 3174
Balclutha - - - 15/12/1884 Approval to provide temporary points. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W2278, 03/1014 WRD Otago S 3175
Balclutha - - - 15/12/1885 Balclutha – Romohapa Section opened for traffic. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W3180, Pub 1/9 WRD Otago S 3176
Balclutha - - - 15/9/1896 Purchase of clock for station. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W 1820 WRD Otago S 3177
Balclutha - - - 16/2/1892 Rails to be lent to Balclutha Borough Council. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W 3 PWD Otago S 3178
Balclutha - - - 16/2/1898 Recommends sale of engine ashes to Balclutha Cycling Club. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W 1820 WRD Otago S 3179
Balclutha - - - 16/5/1883 Above contract completed. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - AJHR, 1884 Natlib Otago S 3180
Balclutha - - - 16/7/1888 Suggesting Balclutha be made the accounting station for the Catlins River Branch. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W 1820 WRD Otago S 3181
Balclutha - - - 16/8/1894 Application of Clutha River Board to erect a store shed alongside the wharf shed at Balclutha. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W 1820 WRD Otago S 3182
Balclutha - - - 17/8/1882 Final certificate for engine shed contract. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W 3 PWD Otago S 3183
Balclutha - - - 17/9/1881 Additions to engine shed – contract signed. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W 3 PWD Otago S 3184
Balclutha - - - 18/1/1879 Special train ran from Balclutha to Clinton for an inspection of the line. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W3180, Pub 1/9 WRD Otago S 3185
Balclutha - - - 18/12/1884 Destruction by fire of Hopkins & Jowitt's mill, Balclutha. Wagon L 1885 partly burnt. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W 1820 WRD Otago S 3186
Balclutha - - - 19/4/1886 Accommodation 3rd class station, passenger platform, cart approach to platform, goods shed 61ft x 32ft, loading bank, cattle yards, water service, coal accommodation, engine turntable, stationmaster's house, urinals. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W 3337 WRD Otago S 3187
Balclutha - - - 19/4/1886 Loop 20 wagons, loop 13 wagons, backshunt 4 wagons, backshunt 11 wagons, backshunt 13 wagons (turntable), loop 35 wagons, loop 23 wagons, backshunt 52 wagons (cattle yards), backshunt 35 wagons (coal siding), backshunt 17 wagons (coal shed), backshunt 7 wagons (engine shed), backshunt 7 wagons (engine shed) Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W 3337 WRD Otago S 3188
Balclutha - - - 19/7/1881 Additions to engine shed – draft contract. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W 3 PWD Otago S 3189
Balclutha - - - 2/1/900 Shed door damaged. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W3734/15 WRD Otago S 3190
Balclutha - - - 2/10/1888 Further re: protection work. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W 1820 WRD Otago S 3191
Balclutha - - - 20/7/1886 Application of Clutha County Council for use of ballast reserve near Balclutha for grazing purposes. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W 1820 WRD Otago S 3192
Balclutha - - - 21/10/1885 Governor – Proclamation for land at Balclutha for ballast pit. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W 3 PWD Otago S 3193
Balclutha - - - 21/12/1878 The last rail on the Great Southern Railway was linked up yesterday, and a train ran from Clinton to Balclutha carrying passengers. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W3180, Pub 1/9 WRD Otago S 3194
Balclutha - - - 21/4/1879 Clutha Board of Conservation applied to have siding at Balclutha extended. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W 2/44 PWD Otago S 3195
Balclutha - - - 22/1/1878 Clutha Bridge – Balclutha Section opened for traffic. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W3180, Pub 1/9 WRD Otago S 3196
Balclutha - - - 22/1/1878 Clutha Bridge and Balclutha Section opened on 22/1/1878. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W 3 PWD Otago S 3197
Balclutha - - - 22/1/1879 Balclutha – Clinton Section handed over to Railways Department. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W3180, Pub 1/9 WRD Otago S 3198
Balclutha - - - 22/1/1879 Balclutha – Clinton Section opened for traffic. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W3180, Pub 1/9 WRD Otago S 3199
Balclutha - - - 22/7/1884 Wants one set of points and crossings for coal siding. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W 3 PWD Otago S 3200
Balclutha - - - 22/8/1885 Fire in engine shed – recommending raising water vat to give stronger supply. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W 1820 WRD Otago S 3201
Balclutha - - - 23/2/1885 Catlins River Railway – authority £2,200 for construction of second line to Balclutha. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W 1820 WRD Otago S 3202
Balclutha - - - 23/5/1874 Forward a memorial which has been addressed to me relative to the proposed site of the railway station at Balclutha. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - OP 10/7 OPR Otago S 3203
Balclutha - - - 23/5/1883 Station verandah – final certificate – Rhodes. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W 3 PWD Otago S 3204
Balclutha - - - 24/8/1885 Fire in engine shed roof. Caused by sparks from engine fired with Kaitangata coal. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - R4, 98/3468 WRD Otago S 3205
Balclutha - - - 25/3/1898 Office accommodation at station. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W 1820 WRD Otago S 3206
Balclutha - - - 26/1/1884 More siding accommodation. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W 1820 WRD Otago S 3207
Balclutha - - - 26/10/1878 Requesting authority ₤200 for siding. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W 2/44 PWD Otago S 3208
Balclutha - - - 26/4/1881 Hopkin's application for a siding at Balclutha. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W 1820 WRD Otago S 3209
Balclutha - - - 26/6/1896 Balclutha ballast pit – Railway Engineer requests permission to enter pit and take ballast. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W 3 PWD Otago S 3210
Balclutha - - - 27/12/1882 Requesting authority £110 for erection of home signals at Balclutha. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W 1820 WRD Otago S 3211
Balclutha - - - 27/8/1891 As to Borough Council removing gorse and rabbits from Railway Reserve, at Balclutha, under lease. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W 1820 WRD Otago S 3212
Balclutha - - - 28/3/1892 Connection of station with telephone bureau. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W 1820 WRD Otago S 3213
Balclutha - - - 28/7/1898 Necessity for improvements to water service. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W3734/14 WRD Otago S 3214
Balclutha - - - 29/6/1878 Wharf siding at Balclutha. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W 2/44 PWD Otago S 3215
Balclutha - - - 29/7/1898 Application for public level crossing at Larnack Street. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W3734/14 WRD Otago S 3216
Balclutha - - - 3/9/1885 The permanent junction of the Catlins River Branch is now completed, seven chains south of Balclutha station. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W2278, 03/1014 WRD Otago S 3217
Balclutha - - - 3/9/1885 Permanent junction is at 288 miles 29 chains. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W2278, 03/1014 WRD Otago S 3218
Balclutha - - - 3/9/1885 The present (temporary) junction is 77 chains south of Balclutha station. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W2278, 03/1014 WRD Otago S 3219
Balclutha - - - 3/9/1885 Now using the permanent junction, the Catlins River home signal will be brought into use on Saturday, 5/9/1885. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W2278, 03/1014 WRD Otago S 3220
Balclutha - - - 3/9/1890 Maintenance by Borough Council of embankment protecting township, as well as railway. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W 1820 WRD Otago S 3221
Balclutha - - - 30/6/1878 Clutha River – Balclutha Section opened for traffic on 22/1/1878. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - AJHR, 1878 Natlib Otago S 3222
Balclutha - - - 31/3/1883 2-ton whip crane for coal shed ₤47.11.6. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - R4, 83/2044 WRD Otago S 3223
Balclutha - - - 31/3/1883 Engine water service, hydraulic crane, and 6,000 gallon vat - ₤46.17.1. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - R4, 83/2044 WRD Otago S 3224
Balclutha - - - 31/3/1883 Station verandah – contract signed Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W 3 PWD Otago S 3225
Balclutha - - - 31/3/1884 Extension and improvements made to station yard and buildings. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - AJHR, 1884 Natlib Otago S 3226
Balclutha - - - 31/3/1885 Siding granted on 14/12/1881 to F.J. Hopkin (present holder) at 287 miles 79 chains. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - R4, 83/2044 WRD Otago S 3227
Balclutha - - - 31/3/1892 Postal Department – connection of railway station with telephone exchange. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W 1820 WRD Otago S 3228
Balclutha - - - 31/5/1899 Lockers for porters' room. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W3734/14 WRD Otago S 3229
Balclutha - - - 31/8/1885 A new signal post with two arms has been erected at Balclutha. The post stands nine chains south of the station passenger building. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W2278, 03/1014 WRD Otago S 3230
Balclutha - - - 5/2/1878 Requesting authority £80 for furnishing Balclutha station. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W 3 PWD Otago S 3231
Balclutha - - - 5/2/1891 Requesting removal of embankment and rails, and erection of fencing, on Mr J Hardies' land. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W 1820 WRD Otago S 3232
Balclutha - - - 6/1/1885 Catlins River Railway – as to giving contractor connection for ballast siding. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W 1820 WRD Otago S 3233
Balclutha - - - 6/12/1875 Balclutha station should be connected with the telegraph wires. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - OP 10/7 OPR Otago S 3234
Balclutha - - - 6/2/1885 Catlins River Railway – Invertiel to Balclutha, construct of second line to junction – requesting authority £2,200. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W 3 PWD Otago S 3235
Balclutha - - - 7/12/1885 The Catlins River Branch will be opened on 15/12/1885. The junction (temporary) for the Branch is 77 chains south of Balclutha station. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - 00/2107/1 NZRLS Otago S 3236
Balclutha - - - 7/3/1883 Station verandah – schedule of tenders. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W 3 PWD Otago S 3237
Balclutha - - - 7/5/1884 Junction of Catlins River Branch with main line – proposing to take line into Balclutha station. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W 1820 WRD Otago S 3238
Balclutha - - - 7/9/1893 Recommends erection of house for stationmaster. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W 1820 WRD Otago S 3239
Balclutha - - - 9/2/1899 Maintenance of protection works and tramway. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W3734/14 WRD Otago S 3240
Balclutha - - - 9/6/1883 Recommending hut be erected for accommodation of porter. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W 1820 WRD Otago S 3241
Balclutha - - - 9/6/1896 Lease to Clutha River Board of a site for a store shed at station. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W 1820 WRD Otago S 3242
Balclutha - - - 9/9/1890 Tramway to quarry for supply of stone for protective embankment. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W 1820 WRD Otago S 3243
Balclutha Bridge - - - 1/5/1879 Backshunt 13 wagons Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W 3337 WRD Otago S 3244
Balclutha Bridge - - - 15/10/1879 Backshunt 13 wagons Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W 3337 WRD Otago S 3245
Balclutha Bridge - - - 27/10/1899 Service siding at Balclutha Bridge. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W3734/15 WRD Otago S 3246
Balclutha Bridge Siding - - - 25/8/1963 Mileage 287 miles 22 chains, on right side of line. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W 3337 WRD Otago S 3247
Balclutha Sale Yards Sidings Bridge Siding - - - 4/3/1963 Mileage 1 miles 31 chains from Balclutha. For livestock traffic only. Catlins River Branch - W 3337 WRD Otago S 3248
Balclutha Saleyards - - - 5/7/1955 A new siding is to be provided for the Balclutha Saleyard Coy's new saleyards now being erected, about one mile south of Balclutha. Dunedin – Clinton Railway - W3180, Pub3/10 WRD Otago S 3249
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