Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser
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PapersPast abbreviation: AMBPA
Publication start: 21-Jul-1876
Publication finish: Still being published
Years available in PapersPast: 1877 - 1939
Region: Canterbury
Brief History: The Akaroa Mail’s first bi-weekly issue was published on July 21 1876. It was begun by the peripatetic ‘rag-planter’ Joseph Ivess who began nearly 30 newspapers in clusters of small towns around New Zealand for three decades from the early 1870s. Ivess sold the Akaroa Mail a year later and there were several owners before, in 1881, the paper was bought by Howard C Jacobson. The Jacobson family was to own and run the newspaper for 71 years.
H C Jacobson, from Devon and educated at King’s College, London, was a school teacher before becoming, with Joseph Ivess, a part-owner of the Ashburton Mail, begun in 1877. Sale of his interest in the Ashburton paper helped fund his purchase of the Akaroa Mail. He was to run the newspaper until his death in 1910.
His daughter Ethel May Jacobson, the seventh of 14 children, excelled at Christchurch Girls’ High School and subsequently gained BA and MA degrees in English and French from Canterbury College. She was teaching in Nelson when, in 1903, her father became ill and called her home to help run the Akaroa Mail. She soon became editor and took full control from 1907, three years before her father died. She was then the legal owner, manager and editor. For almost 50 years, certainly a record, Ethel Jacobson was to remain the Akaroa Mail editor. Later, her younger brother, William took care of the business side of the paper. In time, there were four staff in the printing department.
Possibly Ethel Jacobson’s greatest achievement was her growing acceptance as a pioneering women editor at a time when the role was considered a male preserve. She was to become a familiar figure, with wide-brimmed hat and hobnailed boots, riding side-saddle over Banks Peninsula’s hilly terrain to report meetings and events. There were also launch trips to Pigeon Bay and Port Levy to ensure the detailed coverage that makes the newspaper an invaluable record of Banks Peninsula life. The newspaper was also, during her long editorship, widely respected for the standard of its journalism and high quality printing.
Ethel Jacobson, who never married, retired in 1952 and died, 88 years old, in 1965. The year she retired the Akaroa Mail was sold to George R Dobbie, who had worked for the Christchurch Star-Sun, and subsequently edited the newspaper for a number of years. In the early 1980s there was a decline in editorial standards and stock photographs were used frequently and often inappropriately.
Publication, continuous since 1876, was interrupted for two months in 1985 before publisher-editor Michael de Hamel took over, restored the previously high standards and substantially increased the paper’s circulation.
News Facts: The following list is of rail related facts found in this newspaper. Select 'Edit with form' from the top menu then scroll to the bottom o add an item
Record ID: AMBPA000001
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What: Rivers in flood damaging railway
Where: Rangitata and Orari
When: Jan-1877
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18770119.2.16
Source: AMBPA
Date: 19-Jan-1877
Page/Sect/Part: 2.16
Record ID: AMBPA000002
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What: First stage of Lawrence Railway opened
Where: Waitahuna
When: Jan-1877
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18770126.2.16
Source: AMBPA
Date: 26-Jan-1877
Page/Sect/Part: 2.16
Record ID: AMBPA000003
Who: Newspaper seller
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What: Charged with selling ODT and Star on platform while area licensed to Messers Reid & Fenwick
Where: Dunedin Station
When: Jan-1877
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18770126.2.16
Source: AMBPA
Date: 26-Jan-1877
Page/Sect/Part: 2.16
Record ID: AMBPA000004
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What: Tenders to be called for the 1st 10 miles of the Kaipara Railway
Where: Auckland
When: Jan-1877
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18770130.2.21
Source: AMBPA
Date: 30-Jan-1877
Page/Sect/Part: 2.21
Record ID: AMBPA000005
Who: Neal Murphy
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What: Refreshment Room tender accepted L659
Where: Timaru
When: Dec-1877
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18770130.2.21
Source: AMBPA
Date: 30-Jan-1877
Page/Sect/Part: 2.21
Record ID: AMBPA000006
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What: NZ's first inter-provincial train
Where: Christchurch - Oamaru
When: 1-Feb-1877
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18770202.2.18
Source: AMBPA
Date: 2-Feb-1877
Page/Sect/Part: 2.18
Record ID: AMBPA000007
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What: Dunedin - Port Chalmers Railway reopened after storm damage
Where: Port Chalmers
When: Feb-1877
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18770209.2.14
Source: AMBPA
Date: 9-Feb-1877
Page/Sect/Part: 2.14
Record ID: AMBPA000008
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What: Cotractor for Port Chalmers section of Moeraki Railway suffered L1000 storm damage
Where: Port Chalmers
When: Feb -1877
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18770209.2.14
Source: AMBPA
Date: 9-Feb-1877
Page/Sect/Part: 2.14
Record ID: AMBPA000009
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What: Clutha Railway blocked due to floods
Where: Milton
When: 6-Feb-1877
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18770209.2.17
Source: AMBPA
Date: 09-Feb-1877
Page/Sect/Part: 2.17
Record ID: AMBPA000010
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What: Port Chalmers Railway closed due to slips
Where: Port Chalmers
When: 6-Feb-1877
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18770209.2.17
Source: AMBPA
Date: 9-Feb-1877
Page/Sect/Part: 2.17
Record ID: AMBPA000011
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What: Major slip on Moeraki Railway with 4000 ton of material came down on Bauchop's Sawmills
Where: Port Chalmers
When: 6-Feb-1877
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18770209.2.17
Source: AMBPA
Date: 9-Feb-1877
Page/Sect/Part: 2.17
Record ID: AMBPA000012
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What: Court case confirms Messers Reid & Fenwick have sole rites to sell newspapers on Station platform
Where: Dunedin
When: Feb-1877
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18770209.2.17
Source: AMBPA
Date: 9-Feb-1877
Page/Sect/Part: 2.17
Record ID: AMBPA000013
Who: Railway Commissioners
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What: heard evidence of excessive charges
Where: Auckland
When: Feb-1877
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18770223.2.15
Source: AMBPA
Date: 23-Feb-1877
Page/Sect/Part: 2.15
Record ID: AMBPA000014
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What: floods highest on record, to top of station platform
Where: Allanton
When: Feb-1877
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18770309.2.7
Source: AMBPA
Date: 9-Mar-1877
Page/Sect/Part: 2.7
Record ID: AMBPA000015
Who: Railway Commissioners
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What: Recommend the extension of the railway to the wharf
Where: Auckland
When: Mar-1877
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18770313.2.17
Source: AMBPA
Date: 13-Mar-1877
Page/Sect/Part: 2.17
Record ID: AMBPA000016
Who: Railway Commissioners
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What: Recommend railway tickets be available from shops
Where: Auckland
When: Mar-1877
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18770313.2.17
Source: AMBPA
Date: 13-Mar-1877
Page/Sect/Part: 2.17
Record ID: AMBPA000017
Who: Railway Commissioners
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What: Recommend cheap fares on Saturday and Sunday trains
Where: Auckland
When: Mar-1877
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18770313.2.17
Source: AMBPA
Date: 13-Mar-1877
Page/Sect/Part: 2.17
Record ID: AMBPA000018
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What: Railway receipts totalled L10,097 for month
Where: Dunedin
When: Feb-1877
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18770316.2.19
Source: AMBPA
Date: 16-Mar-1877
Page/Sect/Part: 2.19
Record ID: AMBPA000019
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What: Tuapeka Railway to be opened on Monday
Where: Lawrence
When: 3-Apr-1877
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18770327.2.18
Source: AMBPA
Date: 27-Mar-1877
Page/Sect/Part: 2.18
Record ID: AMBPA000020
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What: New Railway arrangements causing problems for grain farmers
Where: Timaru
When: Mar-1877
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18770327.2.18
Source: AMBPA
Date: 27-Mar-1877
Page/Sect/Part: 2.18
Record ID: AMBPA000021
Who: Sola Perchey
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What: Shunter badly injured when fell and trucks ran over him
Where: Christchurch
When: 31-Mar-1877
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18770413.2.11
Source: AMBPA
Date: 13-Apr-1877
Page/Sect/Part: 2.11
Record ID: AMBPA000022
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What: Clutha Railway is about to be extended into Balclutha
Where: Balclutha
When: Apr-1877
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18770413.2.21
Source: AMBPA
Date: 13-Apr-1877
Page/Sect/Part: 2.21
Record ID: AMBPA000023
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What: Two trains collided, one derailed
Where: Milton
When: April-1877
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18770427.2.20.3
Source: AMBPA
Date: 27-Apr-1877
Page/Sect/Part: 2.20.3
Record ID: AMBPA000024
Who: Mr Clark
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What: One killed and 5 seriously hurt when ballast train derailed while constructing Mosgiel - Outram railway
Where: Mosgiel
When: May-1877
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18770515.2.20
Source: AMBPA
Date: 15-May-1877
Page/Sect/Part: 2.20
Record ID: AMBPA000025
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What: MHR using Free Pass for non-governmenbt travel
Where: Christchurch
When: May-1877
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18770515.2.22
Source: AMBPA
Date: 15-May-1877
Page/Sect/Part: 2.22
Record ID: AMBPA000026
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What: Members elected to the Ellesmere and Forsythe Recamation and Akaroa Railway Trust
Where: Akaroa
When: May-1877
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18770518.2.18.2
Source: AMBPA
Date: 18-May-1877
Page/Sect/Part: 2.18.2
Record ID: AMBPA000027
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What: Larkin & O'Brien's tender to construct the first section of the Kaipara Railway accepted
Where: Auckland
When: 18-May-1877
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18770522.2.16
Source: AMBPA
Date: 22-May-1877
Page/Sect/Part: 2.16
Record ID: AMBPA000028
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What: Meeting minutes of Akaroa Railway Trust Bard
Where: Akaroa
When: May-1877
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18770525.2.10
Source: AMBPA
Date: 25-May-1877
Page/Sect/Part: 2.10
Record ID: AMBPA000029
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What: Tender of L10,000 from Proudfoot and Mackay accepted for Clutha contract
Where: Balclutha
When: 29-May-1877
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18770601.2.23.3
Source: AMBPA
Date: 1-Jun-1877
Page/Sect/Part: 2.23.3
Record ID: AMBPA000030
Who: WN.Blair
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What: Instructed to carry out a reconnisance survey of a railway to Central Otago
Where: Dunedin
When: 4-Jun-1877
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18770605.2.19
Source: AMBPA
Date: 5-Jun-1877
Page/Sect/Part: 2.19
Record ID: AMBPA000031
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What: Much improved grain deliveries from up-country shed
Where: Canterbury
When: Jun-1877
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18770612.2.4
Source: AMBPA
Date: 12-Jun-1877
Page/Sect/Part: 2.4
Record ID: AMBPA000032
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What: Peninsula & Ocean Beach Railway to be extended to Portobello, cost L40,000
Where: Andersons Bay
When: Jun-1877
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18770629.2.18
Source: AMBPA
Date: 29-Jun-1877
Page/Sect/Part: 2.18
Record ID: AMBPA000033
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What: Goods traffic on Port Chalmers Railway reduced, goods rate for shipping much reduce3d to 5s 2d/tonm
Where: Dunedin
When: Jul-1877
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18770803.2.23
Source: AMBPA
Date: 3-Aug-1877
Page/Sect/Part: 2.23
Record ID: AMBPA000034
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What: reminder of Railway strike
Where: Christchurch
When: 1876
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18770810.2.9
Source: AMBPA
Date: 10-Sep-1877
Page/Sect/Part: 2.9
Record ID: AMBPA000035
Who: William Dixon
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What: knocked down on Mosgiel railway line and seriously injured
Where:
When: Aug-1877
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18770810.2.18
Source: AMBPA
Date: 10-Aug-1877
Page/Sect/Part: 2.18
Record ID: AMBPA000036
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What: Mandate of Akaroa Railway Traus Act
Where: Akaroa
When: Aug-1877
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18770821.2.15
Source: AMBPA
Date: 21-Aug-1877
Page/Sect/Part: 2.15
Record ID: AMBPA000037
Who: 'Captain' Lloyd
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What: Stationmaster
Where: Chertsey
When: Sep-1877
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18770914.2.11
Source: AMBPA
Date: 14-Sep-1877
Page/Sect/Part: 2.11
Record ID: AMBPA000038
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What: Guthrie and Larnach supplied the Government with 11,000 sleepers for railwy purposes
Where: Dunedin
When: 1877
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18771009.2.11
Source: AMBPA
Date: 9-Oct-1877
Page/Sect/Part: 2.11
Record ID: AMBPA000039
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What: Branch railway from Southbridge Line proposed
Where: Little River
When: 1877
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18771030.2.14
Source: AMBPA
Date: 30-Oct-1877
Page/Sect/Part: 2.14
Record ID: AMBPA000040
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What: 450 rilway sleepers sent on 'Flying Squirrel'
Where: Akaroa
When: 5-Nov-1877
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18771106.2.3
Source: AMBPA
Date: 6-Nov-1877
Page/Sect/Part: 2.3
Record ID: AMBPA000041
Who: Mr Martin
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What: while drunk lay on the Ocean Beach Railway and lost an arm
Where: Dunedin
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Record ID: AMBPA000042
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What: Railway Reserves Bill Passed by lower House
Where: Wellington
When: 1877
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18780118.2.9
Source: AMBPA
Date: 18-Jan-1878
Page/Sect/Part: 2.9
Record ID: AMBPA00003
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What: Recommendation that tramway reserve be use dfor propose drailway to Little River
Where: Little River
When: Jan-1878
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18780122.2.9
Source: AMBPA
Date: 22-Jan-1878
Page/Sect/Part: 2.9
Record ID: AMBPA00004
Who: John Pretige
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What: Railway station burned down due to Hotel Fire
Where: Wellington District
When: Jan-1878
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18780122.2.15
Source: AMBPA
Date: 22-Jan-1878
Page/Sect/Part: 2.15
Record ID: AMBPA000045
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What: Survey of line for Akaroa railway to done in a few days
Where: Akaroa
When: Feb-1878
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18780208.2.9
Source: AMBPA
Date: 8-Feb-1878
Page/Sect/Part: 2.9
Record ID: AMBPA000046
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What: Company to be formed to extend Malvern railway from Sheffield to Kowai Pass
Where: Sheffield
When: Feb-1878
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18780208.2.17
Source: AMBPA
Date: 8-02-1878
Page/Sect/Part: 2.17
Record ID: AMBPA000047
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What: Local request Akaroa Railway connect with Southbridge Branch at Prebbleton
Where: Tai Tapu
When: Feb-1878
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18780215.2.7
Source: AMBPA
Date: 15-Feb-1878
Page/Sect/Part: 2.7
Record ID: AMBPA000048
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What: Agreed line of railway to Akaroa to follow Hudsons Road
Where: Akaroa
When: Feb-1878
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18780219.2.9
Source: AMBPA
Date: 19/Feb-1878
Page/Sect/Part: 2.9
Record ID: AMBPA000049
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What: Formation for a line of railway to Little River would only take 6 months to construct
Where: Little River
When: Feb-1878
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18780219.2.10
Source: AMBPA
Date: 19-Feb-1878
Page/Sect/Part: 2.10
Record ID: AMBPA000050
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What: Construction of a railway to Akaroa would take at least 2 years due to tunnel through the range
Where: Akaroa
When: Feb-1878
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18780219.2.10
Source: AMBPA
Date: 19-Feb-1878
Page/Sect/Part: 2.10
Record ID: AMBPA000051
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What: Onuku Kaianga sawmill upgraded. Now has jetty (and presumably a tramway)
Where: Akaroa
When: Mar-1878
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18780305.2.10
Source: AMBPA
Date: 5-Mar-187/8
Page/Sect/Part: 2.10
Record ID: AMBPA000052
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What: Locals want Little River Railway to come through Hallswell and Tai Tapu
Where: Tai Tapu
When: Mar-1878
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18780308.2.8
Source: AMBPA
Date: 8-Mar-1878
Page/Sect/Part: 2.8
Record ID: AMBPA000053
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What: Description of tramway and crane for placing 40ton concrete blocks
Where: Oamaru
When: Mar-1878
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18780308.2.14
Source: AMBPA
Date: 8-Mar-1878
Page/Sect/Part: 2.14
Record ID: AMBPA000054
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What: Route of Little River Railway confirmed with Lincoln as the Junction
Where: Lincoln
When: Mar-1878
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18780312.2.8
Source: AMBPA
Date: 12-Mar-1878
Page/Sect/Part: 2.8
Record ID: AMBPA000055
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What: fatal accident at Smith's Mill when tramway truck detached from rope and ran off the end of the jetty
Where: Le Bons Bay
When: Mar-1878
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18780319.2.9
Source: AMBPA
Date: 19-Mar-1878
Page/Sect/Part: 2.9
Record ID: AMBPA000056
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What: Trains reduced to half speed till storm damage attended to
Where: Rakaia - Ashburton
When: Mar-1878
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18780322.2.9
Source: AMBPA
Date: 22-Mar-1878
Page/Sect/Part: 2.9
Record ID: AMBPA000057
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What: Special train of 56 wagons ex Timaru to convey Circus from Oamaru
Where: Oamaru
When: Mar-1878
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18780329.2.7
Source: AMBPA
Date: 29-Mar-1878
Page/Sect/Part: 2.7
Record ID: AMBPA000058
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What: Survey for railway from Whitecliffs Line to Rakaia Gorge to proceed
Where: Glentunnel
When: Mar-1878
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18780402.2.11
Source: AMBPA
Date: 2-Apr-1878
Page/Sect/Part: 2.11
Record ID: AMBPA000059
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What: Survey of railway from Southbridge Branch to Little River to proceed
Where: Lincoln
When: Mar-1878
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18780402.2.11
Source: AMBPA
Date: 2-Apr-1878
Page/Sect/Part: 2.11
Record ID: AMBPA000060
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What: Railway Audit Departmed to be abolished
Where: Wellington
When: 11-Apr-1878
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18780412.2.17
Source: AMBPA
Date: 12-Apr-1878
Page/Sect/Part: 2.17
Record ID: AMBPA000061
Who: Alexander Coffin
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What: Injured when tramway trolley derailed and ran over him
Where: Okains Bay
When: Apr-1878
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18780426.2.10
Source: AMBPA
Date: 26-Apr-1878
Page/Sect/Part: 2.10
Record ID: AMBPA000062
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What: Extra train had to be put on for returning excursionists heading to Christchurc
Where: Lyttelton
When: Apr-1878
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18780426.2.10
Source: AMBPA
Date: 26-Apr-1878
Page/Sect/Part: 2.10
Record ID: AMBPA000063
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What: Survey of the extension from Albury to Burkes Pass has commenced
Where: Albury
When: May-1878
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18780507.2.17
Source: AMBPA
Date: 7-May-1878
Page/Sect/Part: 2.17
Record ID: AMBPA000064
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What: Survey of line for Akaroa railway completed to Barry's Pass
Where: Akaroa
When: May-1878
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18780514.2.16
Source: AMBPA
Date: 14-May-1878
Page/Sect/Part: 2.16
Record ID: AMBPA000065
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What: Railway from Moeraki to Palmerston to be opened
Where: Palmerston
When: 21-May-1878
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18780517.2.13
Source: AMBPA
Date: 17-May-1878
Page/Sect/Part: 2.13
Record ID: AMBPA000066
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What: Survey of railway from Lincoln to Akaroa complete
Where: Akaroa
When: 20-May-1875
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18780521.2.12
Source: AMBPA
Date: 21-May-1878
Page/Sect/Part: 2.12
Record ID: AMBPA000067
Who:
Person ID:
What: Akaroa pushing for railway so it can capture tha south trade, leaving the north trade to Lyttelton
Where: Akaroa
When: Jun-1878
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18780604.2.5
Source: AMBPA
Date: 4-Jun-1878
Page/Sect/Part: 2.5
Record ID: AMBPA000068
Who:
Person ID:
What: Formal reception for vice-regal party at railway ststion
Where: Christchurch
When: June-1878
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18780604.2.6
Source: AMBPA
Date: 4-Jun-1878
Page/Sect/Part: 2.6
Record ID: AMBPA000069
Who:
Person ID:
What: Departure of ship 'Hawea' delayed due to railway staff being off for a meal break
Where: Lyttelton
When: Jun-1878
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18780607.2.4
Source: AMBPA
Date: 7-Jun-1878
Page/Sect/Part: 2.4
Record ID: AMBPA000070
Who:
Person ID:
What: Reasons given for selecting Barrys Bay rout for railway
Where: Akaroa
When: Jun-1878
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18780614.2.6
Source: AMBPA
Date: 14-Jun-1878
Page/Sect/Part: 2.6
Record ID: AMBPA000071
Who:
Person ID:
What: Railway route between Canterbury and the West Coast has been surveyed
Where: Brunner
When: Jun-1878
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18780621.2.7
Source: AMBPA
Date: 21-Jun-1878
Page/Sect/Part: 2.7
Record ID: AMBPA000072
Who:
Person ID:
What: Heavy seas that came over the railway
Where: Timaru
When: Jun-1878
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18780621.2.7
Source: AMBPA
Date: 21-Jun-1878
Page/Sect/Part: 2.7
Record ID: AMBPA000073
Who:
Person ID:
What: Detailed description of proposed railway route to Barrys Bay
Where: Akaroa
When: Jul-1878
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18780716.2.11
Source: AMBPA
Date: 16-Jul-1878
Page/Sect/Part: 2.11
Record ID: AMBPA000074
Who:
Person ID:
What: 7:30 up train from Rangiora ran into a mob of cattle
Where: Thorne's wool works
When: Jul-1878
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18780726.2.9
Source: AMBPA
Date: 26-Jul-1878
Page/Sect/Part: 2.9
Record ID: AMBPA000075
Who: Mr Reynold
Person ID:
What: Guard on train
Where: Rangiora
When: Jul-1878
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18780726.2.9
Source: AMBPA
Date: 26-JUl-1878
Page/Sect/Part: 2.9
Record ID: AMBPA000076
Who:
Person ID:
What: Train got stuck at switch which had been maliciously jammed partially open
Where: Spring Creek
When: 24-Jul-1878
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18780726.2.20.3
Source: AMBPA
Date: 26-Jul-1878
Page/Sect/Part: 2.20.3
Record ID: AMBPA000077
Who:
Person ID:
What: Public meeting held to give Little River residents an opportunity to comment on railway as proposed.
Where: Little River
When: 3-Aug-1878
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18780806.2.13
Source: AMBPA
Date: 6-Aug-1878
Page/Sect/Part: 2.13
Record ID: AMBPA000078
Who:
Person ID:
What: Act passed 1st reading authorising drainage of Lakes Ellesmere and Grassmere and construction of railway to Akaroa
Where: Wellington
When: Aug-1878
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18780809.2.11
Source: AMBPA
Date: 9-Aug-1878
Page/Sect/Part: 2.11
Record ID: AMBPA000079
Who:
Person ID:
What: Full text of "The Ellesmere and Forsyth Reclamation and Akaroa Railway Trust Act 1878"
Where: Wellington
When: Aug-1878
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18780809.2.11
Source: AMBPA
Date: 9-Aug-1878
Page/Sect/Part: 2.11
Record ID: AMBPA000080
Who:
Person ID:
What: Canterbury Farmers Grain and Produce Co to built store next to railway to hold 14,000 tons of grain
Where: Addington
When: Aug-1878
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18780820.2.15
Source: AMBPA
Date: 20-Aug-1878
Page/Sect/Part: 2.15
Record ID: AMBPA000081
Who:
Person ID:
What: MP's coming for railway opening celebrations
Where: Christchurch
When: Friday.6-Sep-1878
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18780823.2.9
Source: AMBPA
Date: 23-Aug-1878
Page/Sect/Part: 2.9
Record ID: AMBPA000082
Who:
Person ID:
What: Akaroa railway Bill passed 2nd reading
Where: Wellington
When: 23-Aug-1878
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18780827.2.15
Source: AMBPA
Date: 28-Aug-1878
Page/Sect/Part: 2.15
Record ID: AMBPA000083
Who:
Person ID:
What: Detailed commentary on the first train trip from Christchurch to Dunedin
Where: Christchurch
When: 6-Sept-1878
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18780913.2.7
Source: AMBPA
Date: 13-Sep-1878
Page/Sect/Part: 2.7
Record ID: AMBPA000084
Who:
Person ID:
What: Tounge in cheek version of railway opening report Part 1
Where: Christchurch
When: 6-Sep-1878
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18780917.2.21
Source: AMBPA
Date: 17-Sep-1878
Page/Sect/Part: 2.21
Record ID: AMBPA000085
Who:
Person ID:
What: Notification that the Akaroa Railway Bill will be confined to making the railway to Little River only.
Where: Little River
When: Sep-1878
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18780920.2.6
Source: AMBPA
Date: 20-Sep-1878
Page/Sect/Part: 2.6
Record ID: AMBPA000086
Who:
Person ID:
What: Meeting held to discuss extending the Southbridge Branch to Longbeach
Where: Southbridge
When: Sep-1878
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18780924.2.10
Source: AMBPA
Date: 24-Sep-1878
Page/Sect/Part: 2.10
Record ID: AMBPA000087
Who:
Person ID:
What: Meeting held to discuss defeat of Akaroa railway Bill
Where: Akaroa
When: 20-Sep-1878
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18780924.2.12
Source: AMBPA
Date: 24-Sep-1878
Page/Sect/Part: 2.12
Record ID: AMBPA000088
Who:
Person ID:
What: Parliamentary debate around Tenders for Tapanui Railway being called before fundingg authorised.
Where: Lambton Quay • Wellington
When: Sep-1878
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18780927.2.7
Source: AMBPA
Date: 27-Sep-1878
Page/Sect/Part: 2.7
Record ID: AMBPA000089
Who:
Person ID:
What: Railway operations disrupted following north-west gale
Where: Canterbury
When: Sep-1878
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18780927.2.7
Source: AMBPA
Date: 27-Sep-1878
Page/Sect/Part: 2.7
Record ID: AMBPA000090
Who:
Person ID:
What: Rangitata South bridge lost two piers during flood
Where: Rangitata
When: Sep-1878
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18780927.2.13
Source: AMBPA
Date: 27-09-1878
Page/Sect/Part: 2.13
Record ID: AMBPA000091
Who:
Person ID:
What: Head-on collission between passenger trainand goods train
Where: Shag Point
When: 25-Sep-1878
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18780927.2.16
Source: AMBPA
Date: 27-Sep-1878
Page/Sect/Part: 2.16
Record ID: AMBPA000092
Who: Jenkins
Person ID:
What: Fireman
Where: Oamaru
When: Sep-1878
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18780927.2.16
Source: AMBPA
Date: 27-Sep-1878
Page/Sect/Part: 2.16
Record ID: AMBPA000093
Who:
Person ID:
What: Engineer's response re costings for Akaroa railway tunnel compared to several other tunnels
Where: Akaroa
When: Sep-1878
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18781001.2.17
Source: AMBPA
Date: 1-Nov-1878
Page/Sect/Part: 2.17
Record ID: AMBPA000094
Who: Mr McKirdy
Person ID:
What: Contractor for tunnel construction - L15 10s per yard
Where: Mungaroa Tunnel
When: 1878
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18781001.2.17
Source: AMBPA
Date: 1-Oct-1878
Page/Sect/Part: 2.17
Record ID: AMBPA000095
Who: WF.Oakes
Person ID:
What: Contractor for Pakuratahi Tunnel - L16 per yard
Where: Rimutaka
When: 1874
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18781001.2.17
Source: AMBPA
Date: 1-Oct-1878
Page/Sect/Part: 2.17
Record ID: AMBPA000096
Who:
Person ID:
What: Collie, Scott & Co contractors for Summit tunnel - L16 per yard
Where: Rimutaka
When: 1874
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18781001.2.17
Source: AMBPA
Date: 1-Oct-1878
Page/Sect/Part: 2.17
Record ID: AMBPA000097
Who: AJ.Smith
Person ID:
What: Contractor for Caversham Tunnel - L1 per yard
Where: Caversham
When: 1874
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18781001.2.17
Source: AMBPA
Date: 1-Oct-1878
Page/Sect/Part: 2.17
Record ID: AMBPA000098
Who:
Person ID:
What: Brogden & Sons contractors for Chain Hills Tunnel - L35 per yard
Where: Wingatui
When: 1874
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18781001.2.17
Source: AMBPA
Date: 1-Oct-1878
Page/Sect/Part: 2.17
Record ID: AMBPA000099
Who: Mr McKenzie
Person ID:
What: Contractor for Mihiwaka Tunnel - L18 per Yard
Where: Mihiwaka
When: 1874
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18781001.2.17
Source: AMBPA
Date: 1-Oct-1874
Page/Sect/Part: 2.17
Record ID: AMBPA000100
Who:
Person ID:
What: Significant damage to Railway due to Clutha river flooding
Where: Balclutha
When: 3-Oct-1878
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18781004.2.18
Source: AMBPA
Date: 4-Oct-1878
Page/Sect/Part: 2.18
Record ID: AMBPA000101
Who:
Person ID:
What: Mayors invited to Ball to celebrate the opening of the Wairarapa Railway
Where: Wellington
When: 15-Oct-1878
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18781008.2.10
Source: AMBPA
Date: 8-Oct-1878
Page/Sect/Part: 2.10
Record ID: AMBPA000102
Who:
Person ID:
What: Opening of Wairarapa railway
Where: Wellington
When: 15-Oct-1878
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18781022.2.10
Source: AMBPA
Date: 22-Oct-1878
Page/Sect/Part: 2.10
Record ID: AMBPA000103
Who:
Person ID:
What: Full length of Akaroa Railway to be included in new Railway Bill
Where: Wellington
When: Oct-1878
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18781022.2.10
Source: AMBPA
Date: 22-Oct-1878
Page/Sect/Part: 2.10
Record ID: AMBPA000104
Who:
Person ID:
What: Clauses relating To Akaroa Railway in Railway Construction Bill
Where: Wellington
When: Oct-1878
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18781025.2.11
Source: AMBPA
Date: 25-Oct-1878
Page/Sect/Part: 2.11
Record ID: AMBPA000105
Who:
Person ID:
What: County Council asked if route of Akaroa Railway could be changed to start at either Leeston or Southbridge
Where: Leeston • Southbridge
When: Oct-1878
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18781025.2.12
Source: AMBPA
Date: 25-Oct-1878
Page/Sect/Part: 2.12
Record ID: AMBPA000106
Who:
Person ID:
What: Railway Construction Bill passed in the lower House
Where: Wellington
When: Oct-1878
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18781029.2.10
Source: AMBPA
Date: 29-Oct-1878
Page/Sect/Part: 2.10
Record ID: AMBPA000107
Who:
Person ID:
What: Railway Construction Bill passed with L30,000 on Estimates for Little River and Akaroa Railway
Where: Wellington
When: Oct-1878
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18781101.2.18
Source: AMBPA
Date: 1-Nov-1878
Page/Sect/Part: 2.18
Record ID: AMBPA000108
Who: Conyers,Lawson
Person ID:
What: Visit to the Kaipara Railway to decide on alternate routes
Where: Auckland
When: 21-Nov-1878
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18781122.2.14.1
Source: AMBPA
Date: 22-Nov-1878
Page/Sect/Part: 2.14.1
Record ID: AMBPA000109
Who: Conyers,Lawson
Person ID:
What: Be requested to visit Thames to advance survey of Thames Valley Railway
Where: Thames
When: Nov-1878
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18781122.2.14.1
Source: AMBPA
Date: 22-Nov-1878
Page/Sect/Part: 2.14.1
Record ID: AMBPA000110
Who:
Person ID:
What: A few NZ railway tales
Where: New Zealand
When: 1870.s
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18781129.2.19
Source: AMBPA
Date: 29-Nov-1878
Page/Sect/Part: 2.19
Record ID: AMBPA000111
Who:
Person ID:
What: Notrification that work is to proceed at once on Akaroa Railway
Where: Lincoln
When: 4-Dec-1878
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18781210.2.11
Source: AMBPA
Date: 10-Dec-1878
Page/Sect/Part: 2.11
Record ID: AMBPA000112
Who: WN.Blair
Person ID:
What: To be in Christchurch shortly
Where: Christchurch
When: Dec-1878
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18781210.2.11
Source: AMBPA
Date: 10-Dec-1878
Page/Sect/Part: 2.11
Record ID: AMBPA000113
Who:
Person ID:
What: Chamber of Commerce to to get Government ro reconsider location of Railway terminus
Where: Wellington
When: Dec-1878
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18781210.2.15
Source: AMBPA
Date: 10-Dec-1878
Page/Sect/Part: 2.15
Record ID: AMBPA000114
Who:
Person ID:
What: Attempt made to derail the Hutt train
Where: Wellington
When: Dec-1878
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18781210.2.15
Source: AMBPA
Date: 10-Dec-1878
Page/Sect/Part: 2.15
Record ID: AMBPA000115
Who:
Person ID:
What: Tenders called for reclamation of railway station site
Where: Auckland
When: Dec-1878
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18781217.2.14
Source: AMBPA
Date: 17-Dec-1878
Page/Sect/Part: 2.14
Record ID: AMBPA000116
Who: Sir George Grey
Person ID:
What: Visit to Maketu in connection with grand trunk railway
Where: MAketu
When: 16-Dec-1878
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18781217.2.14
Source: AMBPA
Date: 17-Dec-1878
Page/Sect/Part: 2.14
Record ID: AMBPA000117
Who: WN.Blair
Person ID:
What: Now expected in Christchurch
Where: Christchurch
When: Jan-1879
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18790107.2.12
Source: AMBPA
Date: 7-Jan-1879
Page/Sect/Part: 2.12
Record ID: AMBPA000118
Who: WN.Blair
Person ID:
What: traversed route of Akaroa Railway
Where: Akaroa
When: 12-Jan-1879
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18790114.2.15
Source: AMBPA
Date: 14-Jan-1879
Page/Sect/Part: 2.15
Record ID: AMBPA000119
Who: Mr McKenna
Person ID:
What: late Stationmaster at Kaiapoi, now (SM?) at Invercargill
Where: Kaiapoi
When: 1878
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18790117.2.10
Source: AMBPA
Date: 11Jan-1879
Page/Sect/Part: 2.10
Record ID: AMBPA000120
Who:
Person ID:
What: Bluff train stops at Ocean Beach for picnic parties
Where: Ocean Beach
When: Jan-1879
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18790117.2.10
Source: AMBPA
Date: 17-Jan-1879
Page/Sect/Part: 2.10
Record ID: AMBPA000121
Who:
Person ID:
What: Railway between Dunedin and Invercargill opened
Where: Dunedin
When: 22-Jan-1879
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18790124.2.9
Source: AMBPA
Date: 24-Jan-1879
Page/Sect/Part: 2.9
Record ID: AMBPA000122
Who: Mr Conyers
Person ID:
What: Met with an accident wile travelling on the Express for the opening of the railway
Where: Gore
When: 22-Jan-1879
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18790124.2.9
Source: AMBPA
Date: 24-Jan-1879
Page/Sect/Part: 2.9
Record ID: AMBPA000123
Who:
Person ID:
What: Account of dinner to mark appreciation of work done to progress the Akaroa Railway
Where: Akaroa
When: 21-Jan-1879
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18790124.2.9
Source: AMBPA
Date: 24-Jan-1879
Page/Sect/Part: 2.9
Record ID: AMBPA000124
Who:
Person ID:
What: Brogden & Sons to make a large clain against the Government over the Clutha railway contract
Where: Dunedin
When: Jan-1879
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18790124.2.17
Source: AMBPA
Date: 24-Jan-1879
Page/Sect/Part: 2.17
Record ID: AMBPA000125
Who:
Person ID:
What: Arrangements made with Natives to acquire land for the Thames Valley and Waikato Railway
Where: Thames
When: Jan-1879
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18790124.2.17
Source: AMBPA
Date: 24-+Jan-1879
Page/Sect/Part: 2.17
Record ID: AMBPA000126
Who:
Person ID:
What: Akaroa County Council trying to envisage where railway terminus will be so they can build new County offices theredecide
Where: Little River
When: Jani-1879
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18790128.2.11
Source: AMBPA
Date: 28-Jan-1879
Page/Sect/Part: 2.11
Record ID: AMBPA000127
Who:
Person ID:
What: Crew of schooner 'Clyde', wercked on Ninety Miole Beach, given free passes by the Railway Manager to travel to Christchurch
Where: Christchurch
When: Feb-1879
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18790211.2.10
Source: AMBPA
Date: 11-Feb-1879
Page/Sect/Part: 2.10
Record ID: AMBPA000128
Who:
Person ID:
What: Work started on preparing specification for first stage of Akaroa Railway
Where: Christchurch
When: Feb-1879
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18790218.2.12
Source: AMBPA
Date: 18-Feb-1879
Page/Sect/Part: 2.12
Record ID: AMBPA000129
Who: Hardy Johnston
Person ID:
What: New trial survey to be made for a route with a shorter tunnel
Where: Little River
When: Feb-1879
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18790218.2.12
Source: AMBPA
Date: 18-Feb-1879
Page/Sect/Part: 2.12
Record ID: AMBPA000130
Who:
Person ID:
What: Report on progress of design for Akaroa railway
Where: Christchurch
When: Mar-1879
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18790307.2.13
Source: AMBPA
Date: 7-Mar-1879
Page/Sect/Part: 2.13
Record ID: AMBPA000131
Who: Mr Shields
Person ID:
What: Timaru Bound train hit person standing on the track
Where: Waitohi
When: Mar-1879
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18790314.2.8
Source: AMBPA
Date: 14-Mar-1879
Page/Sect/Part: 2.8
Record ID: AMBPA000132
Who:
Person ID:
What: A Swarm of bees settled on one of the railway trucks on the Gladstone Pier
Where: Lyttelton
When: Mar-1879
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18790318.2.20
Source: AMBPA
Date: 18-Mar-1879
Page/Sect/Part: 2.20
Record ID: AMBPA000133
Who:
Person ID:
What: Tenders accepted for two sections of the Amberley - Brunnerton accepted
Where: Amberley
When: Mar-1879
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18790321.2.9
Source: AMBPA
Date: 21-Mar-1879
Page/Sect/Part: 2.9
Record ID: AMBPA000134
Who:
Person ID:
What: Grain carried by the Christchurch, Dunedin and Invercargill railways amounted to 27,168 ton in 4 weeks, 6170 t up on last year
Where: South Island
When: Mar-1879
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18790401.2.11
Source: AMBPA
Date: 1-Apr-1879
Page/Sect/Part: 2.11
Record ID: AMBPA000135
Who: Peter James Fowler
Person ID:
What: railway Guard, found not giulty on a charge of embezzlemet
Where: Christchurch
When: Apr-1879
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18790410.2.8
Source: AMBPA
Date: 10-Apr-1879
Page/Sect/Part: 2.8
Record ID: AMBPA000136
Who:
Person ID:
What: Saxton & Williams sawmill machinery sold to the North Island
Where: Akaroa
When: Apr-1879
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18790410.2.8
Source: AMBPA
Date: 10-Apr-1879
Page/Sect/Part: 2.8
Record ID: AMBPA000137
Who: Hardy Johnston
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What: Surveys made of the various possible descents into Barry's bay for the Akaroa Railway
Where: Akaroa
When: Apr-1879
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18790415.2.9
Source: AMBPA
Date: 15-Apr-1879
Page/Sect/Part: 2.9
Record ID: AMBPA000138
Who:
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What: Council concerned railway will terminate at Barry's Bay rather than Akaroa
Where: Akaroa
When: Apr-1879
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18790418.2.10
Source: AMBPA
Date: 18-Apr-1879
Page/Sect/Part: 2.10
Record ID: AMBPA000139
Who: Thomas Lynch
Person ID:
What: Murdered by fellow railway construction worker
Where: Riverton Railway
When: 16-Apr-1879
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18790418.2.16
Source: AMBPA
Date: 18-Apr-1879
Page/Sect/Part: 2.16
Record ID: AMBPA000140
Who:
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What: Report on public meeting regarding terminus of Akaroa Railway
Where: Akaroa
When: 21-Apr-1879
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18790422.2.14
Source: AMBPA
Date: 22-Apr-1879
Page/Sect/Part: 2.14
Record ID: AMBPA1879.025
Who: James Beaton
Person ID:
What: Jumped off Lyttelton bound train to retieve his hat and severely injured
Where: Woolston - Heathcote
When: 23-Apr-1879
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18790425.2.10
Source: AMBPA
Date: 25-Apr-1879
Page/Sect/Part: 2.10
Record ID: AMBPA1879.026
Who: HE.Alport
Person ID:
What: Fell while alighting moving train
Where: Rangiora
When: 22-Apr-1879
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18790425.2.10
Source: AMBPA
Date: 25-Apr-1879
Page/Sect/Part: 2.10
Record ID: AMBPA1879.027
Who:
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What: Tenders to be called for first section of Akaroa Railway shortly
Where: Christchurch
When: May-1879
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18790506.2.11
Source: AMBPA
Date: 6-May-1879
Page/Sect/Part: 2.11
Record ID: AMBPA1879.028
Who:
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What: Private company being formed to construct railway from Addington to Lincoln via Tai Tapu and Hallswell
Where: Christchurch
When: May 1879
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18790506.2.11
Source: AMBPA
Date: 6-May-1879
Page/Sect/Part: 2.11
Record ID: AMBPA1879.029
Who:
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What: the Gazette reports there are 1111 miles of railway now open (with 1115 open 4 weeks ago)
Where: Invercargill
When: May-1879
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18790509.2.9
Source: AMBPA
Date: 9-May-1879
Page/Sect/Part: 2.9
Record ID: AMBPA1879.030
Who:
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What: Tenders called for Ellesmere Contract for Little River and Akaroa Railway
Where: Lincoln
When: 9-May-1879
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18790516.2.18.5
Source: AMBPA
Date: 16-May-1879
Page/Sect/Part: 2.18.5
Record ID: AMBPA1879.031
Who:
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What: Survey of railway through to Akaroa now seems highly likely
Where: Akaroa
When: May-1879
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18790523.2.10
Source: AMBPA
Date: 23-May-1879
Page/Sect/Part: 2.10
Record ID: AMBPA1879.032
Who:
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What: Survey for railway to Akaroa now authorised
Where: Akaroa
When: May-1879
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18790530.2.7
Source: AMBPA
Date: 30-May-1879
Page/Sect/Part: 2.7
Record ID: AMBPA1879.033
Who:
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What: Government inticipating an L8 - L10,000,000 loan to complete railway system
Where: Wellington
When: May-1879
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18790530.2.7
Source: AMBPA
Date: 30-May-1879
Page/Sect/Part: 2.7
Record ID: AMBPA1879.034
Who: Peter McGrath
Person ID:
What: Successful tenderer for Ellesmere Contract
Where: Lincoln
When: Jun-1879
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18790610.2.13
Source: AMBPA
Date: 10-Jun-1879
Page/Sect/Part: 2.13
Record ID: AMBPA1879.035
Who:
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What: Sawmill set on fire
Where: Decanter Bay
When: Jun-1879
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18790610.2.13
Source: AMBPA
Date: 10-Jun-1879
Page/Sect/Part: 2.13
Record ID: AMBPA1879.036
Who:
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What: Railway between Hawera and Stratford to be immediately let in half-mile sections
Where: Hawera
When: Jun-1879
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18790627.2.13.3
Source: AMBPA
Date: 27-Jun-1879
Page/Sect/Part: 2.13.3
Record ID: AMBPA1879.037
Who:
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What: Significant railway damage following storm. 7 inches rail in some 15 hour at Akaroas
Where: Canterbury
When: Jun-1879
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18790701.2.13
Source: AMBPA
Date: 1-Jul-1879
Page/Sect/Part: 2.13
Record ID: AMBPA1879.038
Who:
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What: Railway traffic suspended between Selwyn and Waitaki
Where: Selwyn • Waitaki
When: 30-Jun-1879
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18790701.2.13
Source: AMBPA
Date: 1-Jul-1879
Page/Sect/Part: 2.13
Record ID: AMBPA1879.039
Who:
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What: Railway traffic suspended beyond Kaiapoi
Where: Kaiapoi
When: 30-Jun-1879
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18790701.2.13
Source: AMBPA
Date: 1-Jul-1879
Page/Sect/Part: 2.13
Record ID: AMBPA1879.040
Who: Conyers, Bach
Person ID:
What: On special train to assess storm damage north of Christchurch
Where: Christchurch
When: 30-Jun-1879
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18790701.2.13
Source: AMBPA
Date: 1-Jul-1879
Page/Sect/Part: 2.13
Record ID: AMBPA1879.041
Who: P McGrath
Person ID:
What: Confirmed as successful tenderer for Ellesmere Contract for the sum of L14,704
Where: Lincoln
When: Jul-1879
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18790708.2.6
Source: AMBPA
Date: 8-Jul-1879
Page/Sect/Part: 2.6
Record ID: AMBPA1879.042
Who:
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What: Oxford Branch train had dog caught under cowcatcher
Where: Oxford
When: 2-Jul-1879
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18790708.2.6
Source: AMBPA
Date: 8-Jul-1879
Page/Sect/Part: 2.6
Record ID: AMBPA1879.043
Who: Mr White
Person ID:
What: Application for tramway bridge on the upstream side of the main road bridge as old bridge washed away
Where: Little River
When: Jul-1879
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18790711.2.7
Source: AMBPA
Date: 11-Jul-1879
Page/Sect/Part: 2.7
Record ID: AMBPA1879.044
Who:
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What: Report on ceremony for turning of the first sod for Little River and Akaroa Railway
Where: Birdlings Flat
When: 9-JUl-1879
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18790715.2.10
Source: AMBPA
Date: 15-Jul-1879
Page/Sect/Part: 2.10
Record ID: AMBPA1879.045
Who:
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What: Work to start on railway from Hawera - Stratford
Where: Normanby
When: Jul-1879
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18790718.2.17
Source: AMBPA
Date: 18-Jul-1879
Page/Sect/Part: 2.17
Record ID: AMBPA1879.046
Who:
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What: Criticism of Govt entering into railway construction contracts without Parliamentary sanction
Where: Wellington
When: Jul-1879
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18790722.2.18
Source: AMBPA
Date: 22-Jul-1879
Page/Sect/Part: 2.18
Record ID: AMBPA1879.047
Who:
Person ID:
What: Good progress reported on Ellesmere Contract
Where: Birdlings Flat
When: Jul-1879
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18790725.2.13
Source: AMBPA
Date: 25-Jul-1879
Page/Sect/Part: 2.13
Record ID: AMBPA1879.048
Who:
Person ID:
What: Contruction of Ellesmere Contract required required the lowering of the level of Lake Ellesmere
Where: Birdlings Flat
When: Jul-1879
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18790725.2.13
Source: AMBPA
Date: 25-Jul-1879
Page/Sect/Part: 2.13
Record ID: AMBPA1879.049
Who:
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What: Public Notice re claims for compensation in relation to various railway works authorised in Canterbury
Where: Christchurch
When: 1-Aug-1879
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18790801.2.20.1
Source: AMBPA
Date: 1-Aug-1879
Page/Sect/Part: 2.20.1
Record ID: AMBPA1879.050
Who:
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What: Report on Thames - Waikato Railway was referred back to committee
Where: Parliament
When: Aug-1879
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18790812.2.20
Source: AMBPA
Date: 12-Aug-1879
Page/Sect/Part: 2.20
Record ID: AMBPA1879.051
Who:
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What: Report from the Railway Map Enquiry Committee
Where: Parliament
When: Aug-1879
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18790812.2.20
Source: AMBPA
Date: 12-Aug-1879
Page/Sect/Part: 2.20
Record ID: AMBPA1879.052
Who:
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What: Council established a committee to explore best route for railway
Where: Akaroa
When: Aug-1879
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18790819.2.16
Source: AMBPA
Date: 19-Aug-1879
Page/Sect/Part: 2.16
Record ID: AMBPA1879.053
Who:
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What: Plans for the first 10 miles of the Akaroa Railway. Rest to Head of Bay within one month
Where: Akaroa
When: Aug-1879
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18790826.2.11
Source: AMBPA
Date: 26-Aug-1879
Page/Sect/Part: 2.11
Record ID: AMBPA1879.054
Who:
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What: Editorial on proposed Akaroa Railway and redefined route
Where: Akaroa
When: Aug-1879
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18790829.2.9
Source: AMBPA
Date: 29-Aug-1879
Page/Sect/Part: 2.9
Record ID: AMBPA1879.055
Who:
Person ID:
What: Council comment on Akaroa Railway routes
Where: Akaroa
When: Sep-1879
PapersPast URL: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18790902.2.12
Source: AMBPA
Date: 2-Sep-1879
Page/Sect/Part: 2.12
Record ID: AMBPA1879.056
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