File Records:Greymouth

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Details

Railway

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Reference

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Locality

Island

Sequence

Greymouth

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-

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18/4/1900

Lighting Greymouth Wharf.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W3734/15

WRD

Westland

S

15632

Greymouth

-

-

-

1/5/1900

Application by Harbour Board to construct a concrete wall for flood protection.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15633

Greymouth

-

-

-

16/5/1900

Approval for the flood protection wall.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15634

Greymouth

-

-

-

26/5/1900

Erection of shelter shed on arrival platform.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W3734/15

WRD

Westland

S

15635

Greymouth

-

-

-

9/6/1900

Fencing Greymouth Wharf to prevent accidents.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W3734/15

WRD

Westland

S

15636

Greymouth

-

-

-

6/7/1900

Siding accommodation at Greymouth Wharf.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W3734/15

WRD

Westland

S

15637

Greymouth

-

-

-

8/11/1900

In 1874 the Government purchased the Grey River bank along Mawhera and Richmond Quays from the Borough for some £3,000 to build a wharf.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15638

Greymouth

-

-

-

15/12/1900

Goods office accommodation.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W3734/16

WRD

Westland

S

15639

Greymouth

-

-

-

18/12/1900

Additional goods shed accommodation on wharf.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W3734/16

WRD

Westland

S

15640

Greymouth

-

-

-

15/3/1901

House for District Traffic Manager.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W3734/16

WRD

Westland

S

15641

Greymouth

-

-

-

2/4/1901

Crane for wharf shed.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W3734/16

WRD

Westland

S

15642

Greymouth

-

-

-

6/8/1901

Damage to goods shed.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W3734/16

WRD

Westland

S

15643

Greymouth

-

-

-

6/11/1901

Improvements to hydraulic coaling cranes.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W3734/16

WRD

Westland

S

15644

Greymouth

-

-

-

7/11/1901

Application of Greymouth Harbour Board for the erection of a steam movable crane for Wharf.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W3734/16

WRD

Westland

S

15645

Greymouth

-

-

-

30/5/1902

Requesting authority £2170 for widening of wharf and tying back where necessary and filling in with quarry spoil.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15646

Greymouth

-

-

-

18/6/1902

Harbour Board propose to do this work with its own staff.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15647

Greymouth

-

-

-

2/7/1902

Work must be done by Railways Department.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15648

Greymouth

-

-

-

5/8/1902

Harbour Board approving £2170 for widening the wharf at Boundary Street, and advising work is to be done by Railways Department.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15649

Greymouth

-

-

-

18/8/1902

District Engineer instructed to put work in hand.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15650

Greymouth

-

-

-

27/5/1903

Proposed new wharf will require to be sufficiently strong to carry a travelling crane of a total weight, with load, of not less than 90 tons.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15651

Greymouth

-

-

-

10/6/1903

Proposed extension of wharf is from the seaward end of the present railway wharf to the upstream side of the cattle wharf.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15652

Greymouth

-

-

-

3/11/1903

It is proposed to convert the existing fixed hydraulic cranes into movable cranes.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15653

Greymouth

-

-

-

3/11/1903

Owing to the extreme weight it will be necessary to practically rebuild the wharves over the length for which they are required to work and the cost of this will be from £4,000 to £5,000.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15654

Greymouth

-

-

-

30/4/1904

State Mine to Greymouth is 5 miles.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W2478, 02/1798

WRD

Westland

S

15655

Greymouth

-

-

-

23/12/1904

The present wharf between the cranes is unfit to carry a siding and needs considerable strengthening for loaded UB wagons.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15656

Greymouth

-

-

-

23/12/1904

Very little of the present structure is of any use and repairing practically means rebuilding.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15657

Greymouth

-

-

-

4/1/1905

The estimated cost of rebuilding to render it fit for the proposed gantry cranes is £10,500.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15658

Greymouth

-

-

-

12/1/1905

Gantry cranes will not be used on the wharf, but the existing fixed cranes will ultimately be made travelling in accordance with designs prepared by Sir W Armstrong & Coy and which the Chief Mechanical Engineer now has.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15659

Greymouth

-

-

-

12/1/1905

The rebuilding of the wharf should be undertaken and completed in three years and the necessary ironbark should be ordered.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15660

Greymouth

-

-

-

12/1/1905

The temporary strengthening of the wharf may, however, be put in hand at once and the siding put in between the hydraulic cranes.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15661

Greymouth

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-

-

16/1/1905

The estimated cost of temporary repairs to a portion of wharf 115 feet long, south of the lower hydraulic crane, is £180.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15662

Greymouth

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-

-

9/2/1905

The extra siding is for timber traffic.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15663

Greymouth

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-

-

1874

Contract for transit sheds – Mr Gleeson.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 35/1

PWD

Westland

S

15664

Greymouth

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-

-

25/2/1905

Approval for additional hydraulic capstan to facilitate the handing of timber wagons.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15665

Greymouth

-

-

-

1925

In future no heavy repairs to engines will be dealt with at Greymouth, all such work will be carried out at Addington where repairs can be more expeditiously dealt with.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 2381, 16/1800/1

WRD

Westland

S

15666

Greymouth

-

-

-

1951

Private siding right – British Petroleum (New Zealand) Ltd.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 2852

WRD

Westland

S

15667

Greymouth

-

-

-

12/9/1905

Land required for railway purposes.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 3

PWD

Westland

S

15668

Greymouth

-

-

-

20/11/1905

Weighbridge issued to State Coal Mines, Greymouth

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 3

PWD

Westland

S

15669

Greymouth

-

-

-

30/3/1906

Office accommodation for Railways Department.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 3

PWD

Westland

S

15670

Greymouth

-

-

-

9/6/1906

1- New goods shed with sidings and approaches - £4150.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15671

Greymouth

-

-

-

9/6/1906

10 – Lighting new wharves and siding extensions - £300.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15672

Greymouth

-

-

-

9/6/1906

11 – Moving ironbark depot to Stillwater Junction - £100.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15673

Greymouth

-

-

-

9/6/1906

12 – New cattle wharf, approach and sidings - £1300.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15674

Greymouth

-

-

-

9/6/1906

13 – Repairs to existing wharves - £12600.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15675

Greymouth

-

-

-

9/6/1906

14 – Sheeting and decking repairs to existing wharves - £2000.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15676

Greymouth

-

-

-

9/6/1906

15 – Converting two fixed hydraulic cranes into gantries - £2000.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15677

Greymouth

-

-

-

9/6/1906

16 – Removing boat slip to new site near Cobden - £500.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15678

Greymouth

-

-

-

9/6/1906

2 – No 1 Gridiron with turnouts at proposed new wharf - £1590.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15679

Greymouth

-

-

-

9/6/1906

3 – No 2 Gridiron with turnouts at wharf recently built - £2215.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15680

Greymouth

-

-

-

9/6/1906

4 – Siding to westward of lagoon - £6950.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15681

Greymouth

-

-

-

9/6/1906

5 – Bridge over lagoon with track – No 1 - £2420.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15682

Greymouth

-

-

-

9/6/1906

6 – Bridge over lagoon with track – No 2 - £1870.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15683

Greymouth

-

-

-

9/6/1906

7 – Shifting timber drying shed to new site - £300.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15684

Greymouth

-

-

-

9/6/1906

8 – 4 additional capstans for working sidings - £900.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15685

Greymouth

-

-

-

9/6/1906

9 – Moving wharf sheds and loading banks - £100.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15686

Greymouth

-

-

-

9/6/1906

Proposed works at Greymouth, including repairs to existing wharves, estimated cost of £40,000.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15687

Greymouth

-

-

-

9/6/1906

Total £3925 – say £40000.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15688

Greymouth

-

-

-

9/6/1906

Wharf extension 312 feet at lower end. New contract just let - £5031.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15689

Greymouth

-

-

-

16/7/1906

Use of telephone, Otira to Greymouth.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 3

PWD

Westland

S

15690

Greymouth

-

-

-

18/7/1906

Harbour Board recommend two single track bridges be built over the lagoon with 44 foot steel girders, instead of one single and one double track bridge with 20 foot spans. This would allow of the free ingress and egress of water and would enable the dredge and barges to pass underneath.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15691

Greymouth

-

-

-

30/7/1906

The existing Harbour Board line westward of the lagoon to the tip head to be retained in its present position and diamond crossings placed in railway sidings when necessary.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15692

Greymouth

-

-

-

13/8/1906

Proposed alterations to scheme approved.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15693

Greymouth

-

-

-

22/8/1906

Harbour Board -The 10-ton travelling hydraulic crane to work on the new wharf has been put together and is ready for use, but so far no capstans have been provided, nor have the necessary feeding sidings been laid down.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15694

Greymouth

-

-

-

12/9/1906

Temporary sidings to be laid down for working crane until bridging of the lagoon entrance has been completed.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15695

Greymouth

-

-

-

13/3/1907

Damage to crane.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W3734/23

WRD

Westland

S

15696

Greymouth

-

-

-

15/3/1907

Additional capstans: One temporarily erected and two others are ready for erection when the sidings they are to serve are laid.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15697

Greymouth

-

-

-

15/3/1907

Additional sidings to serve new wharves: Points and crossings are on order and ground is being prepared for the new tracks. The materials for the lagoon bridges, to carry the new sidings, are now on order.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15698

Greymouth

-

-

-

15/3/1907

Erecting shipping shed (200 feet) and goods office: Timber is on order, and ground is being prepared for the new buildings, and sidings will be laid as soon as the drying shed can be moved.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15699

Greymouth

-

-

-

15/3/1907

Moving Existing Sheds: These will be moved as soon as the new shed is available.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15700

Greymouth

-

-

-

15/3/1907

New cattle wharf: This matter is held in abeyance pending further consideration as to site.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15701

Greymouth

-

-

-

15/3/1907

Repairs to existing wharf: Sufficient except decking on hand to start the works; as soon as the decking arrives work will be pushed on.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15702

Greymouth

-

-

-

15/3/1907

Timber Drying Shed: The shed is now empty and will be moved as soon as ground is reclaimed for the new site.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15703

Greymouth

-

-

-

22/3/1907

Hire of 12-ton steam crane to Westport Harbour Board.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W3734/23

WRD

Westland

S

15704

Greymouth

-

-

-

15/5/1907

Hydraulic power house catching fire. (Very little damage done.)

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W3734/23

WRD

Westland

S

15705

Greymouth

-

-

-

3/6/1907

Harbour Board: The locomotive sheds have been repaired and tarred or painted and are in good order.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15706

Greymouth

-

-

-

17/6/1907

The original laying out of the yard is good and has worked well.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15707

Greymouth

-

-

-

17/6/1907

The sidings were laid in groups to suit the placing of coal in such a way that each crane can be fed with either of several classes of coal, and the empties from all the cranes worked up stream on one common siding.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15708

Greymouth

-

-

-

17/6/1907

The yard was originally laid out for working from down stream to up stream.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15709

Greymouth

-

-

-

5/7/1907

Additional capstans: One capstan has been erected adjacent to new crane. Two remaining capstans not yet erected awaiting definite proposal re: siding extension.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15710

Greymouth

-

-

-

5/7/1907

Additional lighting Greymouth yard: One additional lamp provided in wharf yard adjacent to new crane; nothing further done awaiting completion of sidings.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15711

Greymouth

-

-

-

5/7/1907

Earthworks: 735 cubic yards filling have been placed adjacent to boat slip for siding extension.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15712

Greymouth

-

-

-

5/7/1907

Erecting shipping shed (200 feet) and goods office: Erection of building is well in hand. Foundations, flooring and walls erected. Roof trusses framed and now being fixed in position. Some difficulty has been experienced in getting skilled labour for this work.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15713

Greymouth

-

-

-

5/7/1907

Lagoon bridges: Suspension rods to hand. A quantity of ironbark (beams and piles) is now available. Nothing has been done in connection with this work pending decision re: lagoon docks. One bridge has been abandoned.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15714

Greymouth

-

-

-

5/7/1907

Rebuilding 652 feet old wharf: This work is delayed awaiting supply of decking.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15715

Greymouth

-

-

-

5/7/1907

Shifting ironbark depot to Stillwater: The bulk of the ironbark stock has been moved to Stillwater.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15716

Greymouth

-

-

-

5/7/1907

Strengthening 150 feet wharf for gantry crane: This work has been delayed owing to want of decking. 4 bays have been strengthened and remaining 8 bays will be completed about 15th instant.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15717

Greymouth

-

-

-

5/7/1907

Temporary sidings are now being laid for working new wharf (now under construction). Additional sidings for working the new shipping shed are now being laid.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15718

Greymouth

-

-

-

5/7/1907

Temporary sidings for working lower wharf: Temporary sidings have been laid for working lower wharf now served by new hydraulic crane.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15719

Greymouth

-

-

-

5/7/1907

Timber Drying Shed: 300 feet have been taken down and stacked. 100 feet remaining is at present used for carpenter's shop.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15720

Greymouth

-

-

-

13/7/1907

Pile driving plant for Wharf.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W3734/23

WRD

Westland

S

15721

Greymouth

-

-

-

16/7/1907

Connection of traffic clerk's house with public telephone exchange.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W3734/23

WRD

Westland

S

15722

Greymouth

-

-

-

30/7/1907

Additional sidings to serve new wharves: 7 sets points and crossings laid, the remaining sets (28) are to hand. New sidings to work cargo shed are now being laid.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15723

Greymouth

-

-

-

30/7/1907

Earthworks: Nothing done this period. Ballast train employed on main line.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15724

Greymouth

-

-

-

30/7/1907

Erecting shipping shed (200 feet) and goods office: Timber work on walls and roof completed. Galvanised iron placed on one side and end. Foundations are being prepared for another 100 feet at west end.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15725

Greymouth

-

-

-

30/7/1907

Lagoon bridges: Small quantity of ironbark has come to hand. Nothing has been done towards erection of bridge.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15726

Greymouth

-

-

-

30/7/1907

Rebuilding 652 feet old wharf: Preparations now being made to start pile driving.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15727

Greymouth

-

-

-

30/7/1907

Strengthening 150 feet wharf for gantry crane: Completed except for vertical bracing between front piles of wharf. 4 new mooring piles provided.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15728

Greymouth

-

-

-

30/7/1907

Temporary sidings for working lower wharf: Crane ways for 12-ton steam crane laid on new wharf to enable berth to be dredged.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15729

Greymouth

-

-

-

30/7/1907

Temporary sidings for working lower wharf: Temporary sidings for working lower wharf now being laid.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15730

Greymouth

-

-

-

30/7/1907

Temporary sidings for working lower wharf: Trestle work across cattle yard races in hand.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15731

Greymouth

-

-

-

24/8/1907

Additional sidings to serve new wharves: 21 chains of siding and 6 sets points and crossings laid.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15732

Greymouth

-

-

-

24/8/1907

Earthworks: 270 cubic yards ballast used for filling at new goods shed.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15733

Greymouth

-

-

-

24/8/1907

Erecting shipping shed (300 feet) and goods office: 200 feet of this shed nearly completed. Foundations and floor joists laid for additional 100 feet and part of framework ready for erection.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15734

Greymouth

-

-

-

24/8/1907

Rebuilding 652 feet old wharf: Work delayed owing to pile driver derrick being destroyed by the recent heavy gale.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15735

Greymouth

-

-

-

24/8/1907

Strengthening 150 feet wharf for gantry crane: Almost completed.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15736

Greymouth

-

-

-

24/8/1907

Temporary sidings for working lower wharf: Nearly completed.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15737

Greymouth

-

-

-

25/9/1907

Additional sidings to serve new wharves: 105 cubic yards ballast placed on sidings and additional lines surfaced.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15738

Greymouth

-

-

-

25/9/1907

Earthworks: 100 cubic yards filling placed at new goods shed.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15739

Greymouth

-

-

-

25/9/1907

Erecting shipping shed (300 feet) and goods office: All framing completed. Walls and roof of additional 100 feet now being covered with iron.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15740

Greymouth

-

-

-

25/9/1907

Rebuilding 652 feet old wharf: 5 piles have been driven and capped ready for beams.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15741

Greymouth

-

-

-

25/9/1907

Strengthening 150 feet wharf for gantry crane: Completed.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15742

Greymouth

-

-

-

25/9/1907

Temporary sidings for working lower wharf: 1 set points and crossings and 14 chains track laid. 300 cubic yards ballast placed on track.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15743

Greymouth

-

-

-

31/10/1907

Earthworks: Filling completed at goods shed sit, 500 cubic yards of spoil being used.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15744

Greymouth

-

-

-

31/10/1907

Erecting shipping shed (400 feet) and goods office: 300 feet of new shed almost completed. Foundations for 100 feet shed from passenger yard now being prepared.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15745

Greymouth

-

-

-

31/10/1907

Erecting shipping shed (400 feet) and goods office: Erection of fireproof wall in hand.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15746

Greymouth

-

-

-

31/10/1907

Erecting shipping shed (400 feet) and goods office: Lighting and drainage of shed in hand.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15747

Greymouth

-

-

-

31/10/1907

Laying sidings and turnouts wharf yard alterations: 1 set points and crossings and 5 chains siding laid at new wharf.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15748

Greymouth

-

-

-

31/10/1907

Rebuilding 652 feet old wharf: Work proceeding but delayed by bad weather. 60 feet of old wharf removed.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15749

Greymouth

-

-

-

20/11/1907

Erecting shipping shed (400 feet) and goods office: Foundations for 100 feet shed from passenger yard completed and part of framework ready for erection. New goods shed offices nearly completed.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15750

Greymouth

-

-

-

30/11/1907

Earthworks: A quantity of metal has been broken ready for making up approach to shed.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15751

Greymouth

-

-

-

30/11/1907

Earthworks: Arrangements have been made with Harbour Board for a supply of shingle dredgings for making up loading ground and approaches to new shed.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15752

Greymouth

-

-

-

30/11/1907

Rebuilding 652 feet old wharf: Work proceeding.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15753

Greymouth

-

-

-

17/1/1908

Additional sidings to serve new wharves: 4 sets points and crossings and 1 diamond crossing laid at new shed.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15754

Greymouth

-

-

-

17/1/1908

Earthworks: 250 cubic yards ballast used for filling placed at new goods shed.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15755

Greymouth

-

-

-

17/1/1908

Erecting shipping shed (400 feet) and goods office: 300 feet of new shed about completed.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15756

Greymouth

-

-

-

17/1/1908

Erecting shipping shed (400 feet) and goods office: Cart approach to ne w shed being made up to enable shed to be opened.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15757

Greymouth

-

-

-

17/1/1908

Erecting shipping shed (400 feet) and goods office: Fireproof wall – awaiting fireproof shutters to complete this work.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15758

Greymouth

-

-

-

17/1/1908

Erecting shipping shed (400 feet) and goods office: Laying on gas, water and drainage nearly completed.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15759

Greymouth

-

-

-

17/1/1908

Rebuilding 652 feet old wharf: Work proceeding.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15760

Greymouth

-

-

-

5/2/1908

Moving Existing Sheds: Instructed District Engineer to have these sheds sold for removal when vacated.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15761

Greymouth

-

-

-

5/3/1908

Additional sidings to serve new wharves: 1 set points and crossings and 6½ chains 53lb track laid.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15762

Greymouth

-

-

-

5/3/1908

Alterations to Harbour Board's line: 1 set points and crossings and 5 chains track laid.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15763

Greymouth

-

-

-

5/3/1908

Earthworks: 3,000 cubic yards ballast received from Harbour Board and used for filling and road making at new shed.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15764

Greymouth

-

-

-

5/3/1908

Erecting shipping shed (400 feet) and goods office: Cart approach to shed being made up.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15765

Greymouth

-

-

-

5/3/1908

Erecting shipping shed (400 feet) and goods office: First 300 feet completed and outhouses in hand.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15766

Greymouth

-

-

-

5/3/1908

Erecting shipping shed (400 feet) and goods office: Laying on gas, water and drainage in hand.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15767

Greymouth

-

-

-

5/3/1908

Rebuilding 652 feet old wharf: Work proceeding.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15768

Greymouth

-

-

-

23/3/1908

Erecting shipping shed (400 feet) and goods office: Urinals and drainage in hand.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15769

Greymouth

-

-

-

23/3/1908

Main road at approach to goods shed rolled and completed.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15770

Greymouth

-

-

-

23/3/1908

Rebuilding 652 feet old wharf: Work proceeding.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15771

Greymouth

-

-

-

23/3/1908

Track for gantry crane extended 288 feet up stream.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15772

Greymouth

-

-

-

16/4/1908

Additions to pumping plant: Erection of buildings and construction of foundations can be put in hand. Estimated cost of the work is £750.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15773

Greymouth

-

-

-

16/4/1908

Erecting shipping shed (400 feet) and goods office: 200 feet of new shed opened for traffic.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15774

Greymouth

-

-

-

16/4/1908

Erecting shipping shed (400 feet) and goods office: Goods shed in station yard being dismantled for removal to new shipping shed.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15775

Greymouth

-

-

-

16/4/1908

Erecting shipping shed (400 feet) and goods office: Latrines erected, drainage and water laid on.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15776

Greymouth

-

-

-

16/4/1908

Wharf yard alterations: Extensions to storage sidings put in hand down stream end of yard.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15777

Greymouth

-

-

-

8/5/1908

Additional sidings to serve new wharves: New sidings at shipping shed – cattle yard fence shifted back to allow of new sidings. 3 sets points and crossings, 1 double-slip, and 10 chains track laid.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15778

Greymouth

-

-

-

8/5/1908

Erecting shipping shed (400 feet) and goods office: The goods shed in the passenger yard has been dismantled and removed to new shed and partly re-erected.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15779

Greymouth

-

-

-

8/5/1908

Rebuilding 652 feet old wharf: Work proceeding.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15780

Greymouth

-

-

-

30/5/1908

Additional sidings to serve new wharves: 2 sets points and crossings (53lb) laid.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15781

Greymouth

-

-

-

30/5/1908

Erecting shipping shed (400 feet) and goods office: The last 100 feet has been erected and partly covered with iron.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15782

Greymouth

-

-

-

30/5/1908

Rebuilding 652 feet old wharf: Work proceeding.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15783

Greymouth

-

-

-

13/7/1908

Erecting shipping shed (400 feet) and goods office: Shed completed with exception of inside offices and shutters in fireproof wall, which are in hand.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15784

Greymouth

-

-

-

31/7/1908

Provision of a new weighbridge.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W3734/24

WRD

Westland

S

15785

Greymouth

-

-

-

3/8/1908

Provision of signals.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W3734/24

WRD

Westland

S

15786

Greymouth

-

-

-

7/8/1908

Additional sidings to serve new wharves: 5 sets points and crossings, 1 scissors, 1 three-throw put in.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15787

Greymouth

-

-

-

7/8/1908

Erecting shipping shed (400 feet) and goods office: Fireproof shutters completed.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15788

Greymouth

-

-

-

7/8/1908

Erecting shipping shed (400 feet) and goods office: Shed completed with the exception of painting inside.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15789

Greymouth

-

-

-

7/8/1908

New cattle wharf: Cattle race filled up and new holding yard built.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15790

Greymouth

-

-

-

7/8/1908

Rebuilding 652 feet old wharf: Work proceeding.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15791

Greymouth

-

-

-

14/8/1908

Rebuilding 652 feet old wharf: Work proceeding.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15792

Greymouth

-

-

-

26/8/1908

Additional sidings to serve new wharves: 2 sets points and crossings put in, and 26 chains of track.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15793

Greymouth

-

-

-

26/8/1908

Erecting shipping shed (400 feet) and goods office: Painting interior in hand.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15794

Greymouth

-

-

-

26/8/1908

Rebuilding 652 feet old wharf: Work proceeding.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15795

Greymouth

-

-

-

28/8/1908

Additions to power house: Foundations commenced.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15796

Greymouth

-

-

-

23/9/1908

Additional sidings to serve new wharves: 7 sets points and crossings put in.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15797

Greymouth

-

-

-

23/9/1908

Additions to power house: Foundations in hand, timber being prepared.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15798

Greymouth

-

-

-

23/9/1908

Erecting shipping shed (400 feet) and goods office: Painting interior in hand.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15799

Greymouth

-

-

-

7/10/1908

Moving Existing Sheds: Old sheds should be sold by auction.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15800

Greymouth

-

-

-

7/10/1908

Removal of the weighbridge near Greymouth station is to be considered part of the scheme. A new 25-to weighbridge will shortly be available.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15801

Greymouth

-

-

-

26/10/1908

Additional capstans: Putting in foundations for hydraulic capstans (4) and extending pipe track across yard.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15802

Greymouth

-

-

-

26/10/1908

Additional sidings to serve new wharves: 3 sets 53lb points and crossings and 22 chains 53lb track laid.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15803

Greymouth

-

-

-

26/10/1908

Additions to power house: Erection of building well in hand

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15804

Greymouth

-

-

-

26/10/1908

Erecting shipping shed (400 feet) and goods office: Painting interior in hand.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15805

Greymouth

-

-

-

26/10/1908

Rebuilding 652 feet old wharf: Work proceeding.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15806

Greymouth

-

-

-

4/11/1908

Siding to be put in for Mr Bignall.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1730

WRD

Westland

S

15807

Greymouth

-

-

-

4/11/1908

Stratford & Blair's siding is being altered.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1730

WRD

Westland

S

15808

Greymouth

-

-

-

11/11/1908

Sidings are being granted to Mr H Bignall and Messrs Stratford & Blair.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1730

WRD

Westland

S

15809

Greymouth

-

-

-

18/11/1908

Additional capstans: Foundations for four capstans laid and 4 capstans placed in position and 2 brought into use.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15810

Greymouth

-

-

-

18/11/1908

Additional sidings to serve new wharves: 4 sets points and crossings (53lb) and 20 chains track laid.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15811

Greymouth

-

-

-

18/11/1908

Additions to power house: Erection of building in hand

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15812

Greymouth

-

-

-

18/11/1908

Erecting shipping shed (400 feet) and goods office: Painting interior in hand.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15813

Greymouth

-

-

-

18/11/1908

Rebuilding 652 feet old wharf: Work proceeding.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15814

Greymouth

-

-

-

27/11/1908

Siding is off Harbour Board's line, and the Department will provide signals at Johnston and Chapman Streets, in order to protect the Department's engine when shunting the proposed sidings.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1730

WRD

Westland

S

15815

Greymouth

-

-

-

23/12/1908

Additional capstans: Foundations for 2 capstans laid and 2 capstans put in.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15816

Greymouth

-

-

-

23/12/1908

Additional capstans: Hydraulic power pipe track across yard from new shipping shed completed.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15817

Greymouth

-

-

-

23/12/1908

Additional sidings to serve new wharves: 6 sets points and crossings put in.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15818

Greymouth

-

-

-

23/12/1908

Additions to power house: Foundations completed, building almost completed.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15819

Greymouth

-

-

-

23/12/1908

Rebuilding 652 feet old wharf: Work proceeding.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15820

Greymouth

-

-

-

7/1/1909

Moving Existing Sheds: Old shipping sheds have been sold for the sum of £80.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15821

Greymouth

-

-

-

29/1/1909

Additional capstans: New pipe track being opened up.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15822

Greymouth

-

-

-

29/1/1909

Additional sidings to serve new wharves: 3 sets 70lb points and 1 set 53lb points and crossings laid.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15823

Greymouth

-

-

-

29/1/1909

Additions to power house: Building near completion.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15824

Greymouth

-

-

-

29/1/1909

Erection of derrick crane: Nearly completed.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15825

Greymouth

-

-

-

29/1/1909

Proposed Public Works – Railways office building – schedule of tenders.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 3

PWD

Westland

S

15826

Greymouth

-

-

-

29/1/1909

Rebuilding 652 feet old wharf: Almost completed.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15827

Greymouth

-

-

-

10/2/1909

Additional capstans: All capstans completed with exception of one.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15828

Greymouth

-

-

-

10/2/1909

Additional lighting Greymouth yard: In hand.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15829

Greymouth

-

-

-

10/2/1909

Additional sidings to serve new wharves: 4 sets 70lb points and 3 sets 53lb points and crossings laid.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15830

Greymouth

-

-

-

10/2/1909

Additions to power house: Will be completed when machinery is put in.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15831

Greymouth

-

-

-

10/2/1909

Erection of 25-ton automatic weighbridge: Foundations finished.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15832

Greymouth

-

-

-

10/2/1909

Erection of derrick crane: Nearly completed.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15833

Greymouth

-

-

-

10/2/1909

Rebuilding 652 feet old wharf: Almost completed.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15834

Greymouth

-

-

-

15/3/1909

Additional lighting Greymouth yard: 6 lamp posts erected.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15835

Greymouth

-

-

-

15/3/1909

Additional sidings to serve new wharves: 10 chains 53lb track laid.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15836

Greymouth

-

-

-

15/3/1909

Erection of 25-ton automatic weighbridge: Building erected and weighbridge almost completed.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15837

Greymouth

-

-

-

15/3/1909

Erection of accumulator in power house: In hand.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15838

Greymouth

-

-

-

15/3/1909

Erection of derrick crane: Completed.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15839

Greymouth

-

-

-

15/3/1909

Rebuilding 652 feet old wharf: Completed.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15840

Greymouth

-

-

-

16/3/1909

Contract let to Helsall & Son, Greymouth, for Railways and Public Works offices, amount £5,740.2.0.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 34/1

PWD

Westland

S

15841

Greymouth

-

-

-

30/3/1909

Harbour Board – No authority given for pulling down the large incandescent lamps erected eight years ago at a cost of £597, on Mawhera Quay.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15842

Greymouth

-

-

-

30/3/1909

Harbour Board – No authority given for the construction of a stone capping along Mawhera Quay.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15843

Greymouth

-

-

-

13/4/1909

Additional lighting Greymouth yard: Nearly completed.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15844

Greymouth

-

-

-

13/4/1909

Additional sidings to serve new wharves: 10 chains 53lb track laid, 1 -1 in 7½, 1 – 1 in 9 turnouts laid.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15845

Greymouth

-

-

-

13/4/1909

Erection of 25-ton automatic weighbridge: Nearly completed.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15846

Greymouth

-

-

-

13/4/1909

Erection of accumulator in power house: Nearly completed.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15847

Greymouth

-

-

-

11/5/1909

Erection of 25-ton automatic weighbridge: Completed.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15848

Greymouth

-

-

-

27/5/1909

Lighting station.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W3734/26

WRD

Westland

S

15849

Greymouth

-

-

-

4/6/1909

Erection of turntable.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W3734/26

WRD

Westland

S

15850

Greymouth

-

-

-

23/9/1909

Additional capstans: Hydraulic pipe track being extended across yard.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15851

Greymouth

-

-

-

23/9/1909

Rebuilding 652 feet old wharf: Work proceeding.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15852

Greymouth

-

-

-

5/11/1909

Hydraulic crane damaged.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W3734/26

WRD

Westland

S

15853

Greymouth

-

-

-

16/12/1909

Above contract completed.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 34/1

PWD

Westland

S

15854

Greymouth

-

-

-

16/12/1909

Proposed Public Works – Railways offices – furniture and fittings – requesting authority £300.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 3

PWD

Westland

S

15855

Greymouth

-

-

-

20/1/1910

Removal of old goods shed at Ngahere to Greymouth for discharging of kerosene and iron.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W3734/27

WRD

Westland

S

15856

Greymouth

-

-

-

22/2/1910

All works are now completed.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15857

Greymouth

-

-

-

24/2/1910

Proposed Public Works – Railways offices – final certificate and requesting authority £66 for extras.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 3

PWD

Westland

S

15858

Greymouth

-

-

-

24/2/1910

Damage to goods shed door.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W3734/27

WRD

Westland

S

15859

Greymouth

-

-

-

9/4/1910

Paparoa Coal Coy – Application for permission to erect private telephone wire on railway poles between Greymouth and Blackball.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W3734/27

WRD

Westland

S

15860

Greymouth

-

-

-

26/5/1910

Damage to interlocking points.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W3734/27

WRD

Westland

S

15861

Greymouth

-

-

-

7/1910

Proposed Public Works – Railways offices – putting ground inn order - estimate £50.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 3

PWD

Westland

S

15862

Greymouth

-

-

-

25/10/1910

Damage to fire proof shutter in goods shed during shunting.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W3734/28

WRD

Westland

S

15863

Greymouth

-

-

-

31/3/1911

Sale of old steam hammer.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W3734/28

WRD

Westland

S

15864

Greymouth

-

-

-

1/5/1911

Proposal to build house for Inspector of Permanent Way and Foreman of Works.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W3734/28

WRD

Westland

S

15865

Greymouth

-

-

-

22/5/1911

Site for a fire bell tower for Fire Board.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W3734/28

WRD

Westland

S

15866

Greymouth

-

-

-

23/5/1911

Connection of Workshop Foreman's office with telephone exchange.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W3734/28

WRD

Westland

S

15867

Greymouth

-

-

-

26/7/1911

Coal Creek Railway – Ballasting – considers it necessary that the tablet should be installed between Greymouth and state Collieries.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 3

PWD

Westland

S

15868

Greymouth

-

-

-

26/8/1911

Lighting of Workshops.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W3734/28

WRD

Westland

S

15869

Greymouth

-

-

-

22/9/1911

Greymouth Public Works – Railways offices – gauze window screens – requesting authority £6.7.11.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 3

PWD

Westland

S

15870

Greymouth

-

-

-

2/11/1911

Failure of No 3 hydraulic crane.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W3734/29

WRD

Westland

S

15871

Greymouth

-

-

-

26/1/1912

Connection of stationmaster's and Workshops Foremen's houses with drainage system.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W3734/29

WRD

Westland

S

15872

Greymouth

-

-

-

6/2/1912

Request for ash pits outside engine shed.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W3734/29

WRD

Westland

S

15873

Greymouth

-

-

-

29/4/1912

Old railway reserve near Greymouth – proposed to be given up for road purposes.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 3

PWD

Westland

S

15874

Greymouth

-

-

-

13/8/1912

Renewal of upper wharf now in hand. Should be completed in six weeks.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

15875

Greymouth

-

-

-

19/10/1912

Improvement to crossing from Foundry yards to main line.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W3734/29

WRD

Westland

S

15876

Greymouth

-

-

-

3/12/1912

Class WE engines transferred to Greymouth cannot be accommodated in present engine shed.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 2381, 16/1800/1

WRD

Westland

S

15877

Greymouth

-

-

-

3/2/1913

Maintenance of cattle wharf and cattle yards.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W3734/30

WRD

Westland

S

15878

Greymouth

-

-

-

7/5/1913

The mileage from Greymouth to station at New State Mine will be 8 miles 2 chains.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W2478, 02/1798

WRD

Westland

S

15879

Greymouth

-

-

-

8/7/1913

Improvements to boiler and engine house.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W3734/30

WRD

Westland

S

15880

Greymouth

-

-

-

25/2/1914

1 Andersons' Ltd (12 tons), £3200

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 14/2324/1

WRD

Westland

S

15881

Greymouth

-

-

-

25/2/1914

1 Armstrong & Whitworth (10 tons), about £2727 each.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 14/2324/1

WRD

Westland

S

15882

Greymouth

-

-

-

25/2/1914

2 Armstrong & Whitworth (10 tons), about £2727 each.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 14/2324/1

WRD

Westland

S

15883

Greymouth

-

-

-

25/2/1914

Cost of hydraulic cranes at Greymouth:

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 14/2324/1

WRD

Westland

S

15884

Greymouth

-

-

-

28/7/1914

Window broken in engine shed.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W3734/31

WRD

Westland

S

15885

Greymouth

-

-

-

1/10/1914

Despatch Foundry Coy's private siding.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W3734/31

WRD

Westland

S

15886

Greymouth

-

-

-

27/10/1914

Semaphore wires broken by jib of crane.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W3734/31

WRD

Westland

S

15887

Greymouth

-

-

-

25/7/1916

Goods shed damaged by fire.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W3734/33

WRD

Westland

S

15888

Greymouth

-

-

-

27/7/1916

Engine shed damaged by fire.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W3734/33

WRD

Westland

S

15889

Greymouth

-

-

-

28/8/1916

Fire in engine shed on 27/7/1916

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

Staff Book

NZRLS

Westland

S

15890

Greymouth

-

-

-

27/9/1916

There are 13 engines stalled at Greymouth on 5 days a week and 14 engines on two nights of the week. The additional engine being the work train engine which stalls up country excepting Saturday and Sunday nights. There are 3 engines standing outside.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 2381, 16/1800/1

WRD

Westland

S

15891

Greymouth

-

-

-

21/12/1917

Workshops damaged by fire.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W3734/34

WRD

Westland

S

15892

Greymouth

-

-

-

9/1/1919

Addition to engine shed approved.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 2381, 16/1800/1

WRD

Westland

S

15893

Greymouth

-

-

-

12/12/1919

Approval to lengthen by 14 feet each, engine shed pits on Nos 1 and 4 roads (currently 26 feet long each) and to provide an additional pit 40 feet long on No 2 road.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 2381, 16/1800/1

WRD

Westland

S

15894

Greymouth

-

-

-

15/5/1920

Gorse fire near Paint Shop.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W3734/36

WRD

Westland

S

15895

Greymouth

-

-

-

3/3/1922

Goods shed door run through.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W3734/37

WRD

Westland

S

15896

Greymouth

-

-

-

22/9/1922

Fire in Locomotive Paint Shop. Building and one car slightly damaged.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W3734/38

WRD

Westland

S

15897

Greymouth

-

-

-

13/10/1922

Seven Mile Extension – Runanga to Rapahoe – This extension will soon be ready for traffic. The distance from Greymouth is 5 miles 73 chains.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W2478, 02/1798

WRD

Westland

S

15898

Greymouth

-

-

-

6/12/1922

Greymouth to Brunner is 7 miles 7 chains.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W2478, 02/1798

WRD

Westland

S

15899

Greymouth

-

-

-

6/12/1922

Greymouth to Dobson is 5 miles 60 chains.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W2478, 02/1798

WRD

Westland

S

15900

Greymouth

-

-

-

6/12/1922

Greymouth to Dunollie is 4 miles 58 chains.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W2478, 02/1798

WRD

Westland

S

15901

Greymouth

-

-

-

6/12/1922

Greymouth to Rapahoe is 6 miles 6 chains approximately.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W2478, 02/1798

WRD

Westland

S

15902

Greymouth

-

-

-

4/7/1923

Approval for temporary re-arrangement of passenger yard.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 2381, 16/1800/1

WRD

Westland

S

15903

Greymouth

-

-

-

18/12/1923

Smoke stack of engine shed damaged by fire.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W3734/38

WRD

Westland

S

15904

Greymouth

-

-

-

13/3/1924

Fire in roof of Workshops.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W3734/38

WRD

Westland

S

15905

Greymouth

-

-

-

20/5/1924

Fire in roof of engine shed.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W3734/38

WRD

Westland

S

15906

Greymouth

-

-

-

20/1/1925

Fire in engine shed.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W3734/39

WRD

Westland

S

15907

Greymouth

-

-

-

19/3/1925

At present 25 engines stable at Greymouth. Accommodation is available for 8 in the running shed, 4 under a roofed cover, and the balance of 13 stand out at night in the weather.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 2381, 16/1800/1

WRD

Westland

S

15908

Greymouth

-

-

-

19/3/1925

The locomotive running shed is in a bad state of repair and too small for requirements.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 2381, 16/1800/1

WRD

Westland

S

15909

Greymouth

-

-

-

19/3/1925

Very little maintenance has been given to this depot for some years past as it was understood Elmer Lane depot would be gone on with.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 2381, 16/1800/1

WRD

Westland

S

15910

Greymouth

-

-

-

7/4/1925

It is questionable whether the doors could be closed, as they are permanently open.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 2381, 16/1800/1

WRD

Westland

S

15911

Greymouth

-

-

-

7/4/1925

Standing room in the shed will accommodate four tender engines and four tank engines and the balance of the engines located at Greymouth (omitting two engines in shops) means 15 engines standing outside.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 2381, 16/1800/1

WRD

Westland

S

15912

Greymouth

-

-

-

7/4/1925

The coal shed is dilapidated and inadequate and coal requires double-handling, consequently the coaling of engines therefrom is very costly. The position of the tanks is such that when an engine is taking water it is standing foul of shunting leg, this is not a safe practice.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 2381, 16/1800/1

WRD

Westland

S

15913

Greymouth

-

-

-

7/4/1925

The drainage system is very bad, the water from the public road percolating under the walls into the shed as the shed is lower than the street level.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 2381, 16/1800/1

WRD

Westland

S

15914

Greymouth

-

-

-

7/4/1925

The position at Greymouth is very bad now, and with the winter coming on will be worse.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 2381, 16/1800/1

WRD

Westland

S

15915

Greymouth

-

-

-

7/4/1925

The present shed is in a rotten state, the facilities for coaling, watering, cleaning of ashes, and doing the necessary running shed repairs are most inadequate.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 2381, 16/1800/1

WRD

Westland

S

15916

Greymouth

-

-

-

7/4/1925

The roof of the shed is leaky, and liable to fire at any time, the floor is rough and uneven, and full of water holes, and totally unfit for any men to work in.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 2381, 16/1800/1

WRD

Westland

S

15917

Greymouth

-

-

-

17/10/1925

Alterations to siding on wharf to facilitate working of Priestman Grab at ships side.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W3734/39

WRD

Westland

S

15918

Greymouth

-

-

-

26/6/1926

Auxiliary running shed now in use.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 2381, 16/1800/1

WRD

Westland

S

15919

Greymouth

-

-

-

6/12/1926

Approval to build ten houses.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 2278, 11/1981/4

WRD

Westland

S

15920

Greymouth

-

-

-

23/12/1927

As rock from four to five tons weight was required, a temporary tramway siding to hold the crane was put in between the existing dead end siding and the concrete retaining wall on the river bank adjoining the signal cabin.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R3, 03/3771

WRD

Westland

S

15921

Greymouth

-

-

-

23/12/1927

During the floods of October and November this year, however, the erosion at the back of the signal cabin became rather serious and the question of protecting the river bank in the locality was discussed on the ground with the District Engineer, Public Works Department. It was then arranged that the Harbour Board would supply the necessary rock free of charge on wagons and the Department would do the work of placing same.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R3, 03/3771

WRD

Westland

S

15922

Greymouth

-

-

-

23/12/1927

Greymouth – A certain amount of erosion has been taking place for some time on the south bank of the Grey River between the Cobden Bridge and railway signal cabin.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R3, 03/3771

WRD

Westland

S

15923

Greymouth

-

-

-

23/12/1927

This siding was completed and a start made discharging stone on 30/11/1927.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R3, 03/3771

WRD

Westland

S

15924

Greymouth

-

-

-

26/5/1928

Locomotive depot has a 50 foot turntable, and engines are coaled with coaling cranes.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 2381, 16/1800/1

WRD

Westland

S

15925

Greymouth

-

-

-

10/7/1928

The Locomotive Engineer's old office at Greymouth is not available for shifting to the Workshops yard as an office for the Workshops Foreman.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R-W3, 14990

WRD

Westland

S

15926

Greymouth

-

-

-

24/5/1929

Estimate for tar sealing approach road to station – about £150.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 96/777

WRD

Westland

S

15927

Greymouth

-

-

-

17/7/1929

Approval for the above.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 96/777

WRD

Westland

S

15928

Greymouth

-

-

-

30/7/1929

The Greymouth Harbour Board propose to improve the approach to the town above the railway station and at the foot of the Grey Quay. The Department's huts have already been removed from this land and instruction have been issued for the removal of any other railway material from the Harbour Board land near the Grey Quay.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 2381, 16/1800/1

WRD

Westland

S

15929

Greymouth

-

-

-

4/12/1929

Approval to provide shunt signal near No 24 points. Estimated cost £50.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W3199, 03/3962/1

WRD

Westland

S

15930

Greymouth

-

-

-

26/11/1931

Private siding right – Shell Company of New Zealand Ltd.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 2852

WRD

Westland

S

15931

Greymouth

-

-

-

21/12/1931

The livestock wagon cleaning site is at the end of a backshunt which runs alongside the river and terminates about 25 yards west of the public road leading to the traffic bridge over the Grey River. There is a concrete floor to the site with drainage to the river alongside.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 2381, 16/1800/1

WRD

Westland

S

15932

Greymouth

-

-

-

25/9/1933

Old building transferred from Switzers to Greymouth, to part of site of old workshops. To be used as a shelter for car and wagon repairs.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 2381, 16/1800/1

WRD

Westland

S

15933

Greymouth

-

-

-

12/10/1933

Department to co-operate with Borough Council and Harbour Board to beautify access around Greymouth station; also in the old watercourse on railway land near Herbert Street and arranged for spoil from cuttings, etc., to be placed in the gully until filling completed.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 2381, 16/1800/1

WRD

Westland

S

15934

Greymouth

-

-

-

13/12/1936

Fire in goods shed.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W2382, 039

WRD

Westland

S

15935

Greymouth

-

-

-

1/3/1937

Private siding right granted to The Shell Company of New Zealand Ltd.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 2852

WRD

Westland

S

15936

Greymouth

-

-

-

15/3/1944

Siding is a backshunt, with six chain radius curve, crossing Gresson Street from wharf yard.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1730

WRD

Westland

S

15937

Greymouth

-

-

-

28/6/1944

Four houses required at Greymouth.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

SAC1, 35/260

SAC

Westland

S

15938

Greymouth

-

-

-

17/7/1945

Stratford, Blair & Coy's private siding to be written off as terminated on 30/6/1945.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1730

WRD

Westland

S

15939

Greymouth

-

-

-

16/11/1949

At Greymouth the plant was installed when the depot was comparatively new and embodied several advanced features. The ash handled per week by the plant at this depot is approximately 72 tons.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W2278, 10/4128/5

WRD

Westland

S

15940

Greymouth

-

-

-

16/11/1949

The only suitable method of handling ashes mechanically is by the ash hopper and hoist as installed at Wellington.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W2278, 10/4128/5

WRD

Westland

S

15941

Greymouth

-

-

-

16/11/1949

This plant is ideal for the job, requiring no handling by the staff. It was imported from overseas and installed at Wellington in 3/1938. The landed cost was £876 and to this must be added stores commission and installation charges which would bring the total to over £1,000.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W2278, 10/4128/5

WRD

Westland

S

15942

Greymouth

-

-

-

16/11/1949

Wellington and Greymouth are the only depots in New Zealand which have been equipped with these ash pits.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W2278, 10/4128/5

WRD

Westland

S

15943

Greymouth

-

-

-

6/3/1953

The 1953 order for Greymouth has been reduced from eight houses to seven houses because of the purchase of a dwelling there.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

SAC1, 35/260

SAC

Westland

S

15944

Greymouth

-

-

-

23/10/1953

The building was constructed about 1912 for the firm Mark Srott & Coy.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W3180, Pub3/10

WRD

Westland

S

15945

Greymouth

-

-

-

23/10/1953

The Department has purchased the old, large commercial building in upper Mackay Street, at present occupied by the Resident Engineer.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W3180, Pub3/10

WRD

Westland

S

15946

Greymouth

-

-

-

2/1956

1 State house for Railways Department completed.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

SAC1, 35/260

SAC

Westland

S

15947

Greymouth

-

-

-

5/7/1957

The new weighbridge is to be installed on short loop alongside Mawhera Quay, the bridge to be located opposite the end of Boundary Street.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W3199, 05/2635

WRD

Westland

S

15948

Greymouth

-

-

-

9/8/1957

Weighbridge No 6044 is beyond repair.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W3199, 05/2635

WRD

Westland

S

15949

Greymouth

-

-

-

20/8/1957

Weighbridge No 6078 is in stock awaiting installation at Masterton. The proposal now is to install this weighbridge at Greymouth.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W3199, 05/2635

WRD

Westland

S

15950

Greymouth

-

-

-

5/9/1957

The cost of installation will be £2000, which includes the provision of a weighbridge house, new concrete foundations, and electric lighting.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W3199, 05/2635

WRD

Westland

S

15951

Greymouth

-

-

-

5/9/1957

To replace the 14 foot 25-ton weighbridge at Greymouth, which is old and beyond economic repair, the provision of a new 18 foot 30-ton weighbridge has been approved.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W3199, 05/2635

WRD

Westland

S

15952

Greymouth

-

-

-

25/4/1959

Fire in station building.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W2382, 039

WRD

Westland

S

15953

Greymouth

-

-

-

10/8/1959

Existing colour of station is mainly grey with white facings.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W3180, Pub3/10

WRD

Westland

S

15954

Greymouth

-

-

-

9/9/1959

Colour scheme for station: exterior olive green with white facings and trim. Primrose on doors and sills.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W3180, Pub3/10

WRD

Westland

S

15955

Greymouth

-

-

-

9/9/1959

Contract for painting the station has been let to a Greymouth firm.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W3180, Pub3/10

WRD

Westland

S

15956

Greymouth

-

-

-

9/9/1959

The colour scheme will apply to subsidiary buildings.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W3180, Pub3/10

WRD

Westland

S

15957

Greymouth

-

-

-

24/10/1959

The main station building and several adjacent buildings have been painted.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W3180, Pub3/10

WRD

Westland

S

15958

Greymouth

-

-

-

26/11/1959

Only tidying up work and the painting of the name at the station ends remains to be done.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W3180, Pub3/10

WRD

Westland

S

15959

Greymouth

-

-

-

26/11/1959

Work is almost completed of the painting of the station.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W3180, Pub3/10

WRD

Westland

S

15960

Greymouth

-

-

-

4/4/1960

Tracks renewed at the Mawhera Quay level crossing.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 96/777

WRD

Westland

S

15961

Greymouth

-

-

-

22/8/1960

Harbour Board's siding to South Tip line deleted from Working Timetable.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W3180, Pub 1/16

WRD

Westland

S

15962

Greymouth

-

-

-

11/1960

A derailed wagon from Brunner loaded on another wagon collided with the

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W2854, Pub 31/2

WRD

Westland

S

15963

Greymouth

-

-

-

27/6/1961

Old social hall in South Street removed.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W3180, Pub3/10

WRD

Westland

S

15964

Greymouth

-

-

-

8/11/1961

Authority £425 for installation of level crossing alarms at Mawhera Quay, 130 miles 66 chains Midland line. Estimated cost of installation £850; estimated cost of National Road Board portion £425; estimated cost of New Zealand Railways portion £425.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 96/777

WRD

Westland

S

15965

Greymouth

-

-

-

13/11/1961

Approval for the above.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 96/777

WRD

Westland

S

15966

Greymouth

-

-

-

19/8/1963

Station building built in 1893, extended in 1896 and 1905.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W3199, 05/2955/1

WRD

Westland

S

15967

Greymouth

-

-

-

20/8/1963

Siding alterations have been completed.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W3180, Pub3/10

WRD

Westland

S

15968

Greymouth

-

-

-

20/8/1963

Tenders called for the construction of an amenity building at the Way & Works Branch. The new building is to be 43 feet long and 23 feet wide.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W3180, Pub3/10

WRD

Westland

S

15969

Greymouth

-

-

-

30/1/1967

Fire in locomotive depot.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W2382, 039

WRD

Westland

S

15970

Greymouth

-

-

-

18/6/1968

As a result of the earthquake of 24/5/1968, the building occupied by the Resident Engineer and staff, commonly called the Mark Sprott Building, has been condemned and tenders have been called for its demolition.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W3180, Pub3/10

WRD

Westland

S

15971

Greymouth

-

-

-

18/6/1968

It is a two-storey brick building, built in 1910, and is located in Mackay Street. It was purchased by the Railways Department five years ago.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W3180, Pub3/10

WRD

Westland

S

15972

Greymouth

-

-

-

30/6/1975

The turntable at Ashburton has been transferred to Greymouth.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W3180, Pub 3/2

WRD

Westland

S

15973

Greymouth

-

-

-

2/10/1983

Stockyards closed.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 3337

WRD

Westland

S

15974

Greymouth

-

-

-

2/11/1987

Midland Line – 210.94km from Rolleston (0.00km).

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 3337

WRD

Westland

S

15975

Greymouth

-

-

-

20/4/1988

Still used for timetabled running of trains.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 3337

WRD

S

15976

Greymouth

-

-

-

26/10/1988

21.3 metre turntable for locomotives.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W5514, 13/2679

WRD

Westland

S

15977

Greymouth

-

-

-

8/2/1991

Mawhera Quay yard tracks removed, goods shed extant.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

JRS/P229

ATL

Westland

S

15978

Greymouth

-

-

-

8/2/1991

Station yard tracks removed except for two loops near platform.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

JRS/P229

ATL

Westland

S

15979

Greymouth

-

-

-

1/10/1888

Proposed new wharf sidings on Greymouth Wharf.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

15980

Greymouth

-

-

-

1/2/1897

Accommodation special class station, passenger platform, cart approach to platform, goods shed 102ft x 44ft, loading bank, cattle yards, crane, water service, coal accommodation, telephone or telegraph, weighbridge, engine shed, fixed signals, stationmaster's house, urinals.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 3337

WRD

Westland

S

15981

Greymouth

-

-

-

1/4/1887

Westport coal Coy – again urging want of improved appliances for shipping coal at Greymouth.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

15982

Greymouth

-

-

-

1/7/1875

Contract let to Cuff & Graham for conveyance of cranes to Greymouth, amount £125.10.0.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

AJHR, 1875

Natlib

Westland

S

15983

Greymouth

-

-

-

1/7/1875

Contract let to Edward Butler for construction of wharf, amount £10,709.19.6.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

AJHR, 1875

Natlib

Westland

S

15984

Greymouth

-

-

-

1/7/1875

Contract let to T W Hungerford for wharf protection works, amount £555.0.0.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

AJHR, 1875

Natlib

Westland

S

15985

Greymouth

-

-

-

10/1/1879

Requesting authority £100 for extending goods shed.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

15986

Greymouth

-

-

-

10/11/1894

Town clerk, Greymouth – asking for portion of railway reserve to widen Custom Street.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

15987

Greymouth

-

-

-

10/12/1885

The erection of buildings on the wharf has to be considered in view of extensions of sidings and erection of cranes for new system [of unloading coal from wagons].

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 94/3003

WRD

Westland

S

15988

Greymouth

-

-

-

10/12/1889

Proposals for fencing Greymouth wharf – enclosing plans.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

15989

Greymouth

-

-

-

10/3/1896

Application of Greymouth Harbour Board for a site for an engine shed.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

15990

Greymouth

-

-

-

10/6/1894

Loading bank requires rebuilding.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 3

PWD

Westland

S

15991

Greymouth

-

-

-

10/6/1894

Old station buildings at Greymouth.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 3

PWD

Westland

S

15992

Greymouth

-

-

-

10/7/1875

Ed Butler's contract for Greymouth Wharf completed.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 12

PWD

Westland

S

15993

Greymouth

-

-

-

10/7/1890

Condition of Greymouth Wharf and repairs necessary.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

15994

Greymouth

-

-

-

10/7/1895

Application by Greymouth Borough Council for extra lights on Mawhera Quay.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

15995

Greymouth

-

-

-

10/8/1896

Estimate for lighting by electricity, coal sidings and cranes.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

15996

Greymouth

-

-

-

10/8/1897

Shelter shed for wharf labourers.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

15997

Greymouth

-

-

-

11/12/1885

Recommends Minister's assent be given. Shed to be constructed by contract, siding to be laid by Railways staff.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 94/3003

WRD

Westland

S

15998

Greymouth

-

-

-

11/12/1885

The position of the shed must be altered some 10ft to give room for sidings to shed. £250 cost of shed. £30 cost of altering sidings to suit shed.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 94/3003

WRD

Westland

S

15999

Greymouth

-

-

-

11/4/1888

Secretary for Customs – asking that Customs Examination Shed, Greymouth, be repaired.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

16000

Greymouth

-

-

-

11/7/1889

Agent General, London – forwarding letters from makers re: defects in hydraulic cranes.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

16001

Greymouth

-

-

-

11/9/1877

Moving weighbridge from Brunner to Greymouth - £300.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 3

PWD

Westland

S

16002

Greymouth

-

-

-

11/9/1897

Report on lighting of wharf.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

16003

Greymouth

-

-

-

12/1888

Erection of coping wall along Grey River between Greymouth station and Cobden Bridge.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

16004

Greymouth

-

-

-

12/2/1885

Johnston Street Wharf – requesting authority £75 for sidings thereon.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 3

PWD

Westland

S

16005

Greymouth

-

-

-

12/2/1886

Engineer in Chief's request for one trial wagon and one set of lifting gear to be made at Addington Workshops.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 94/3003

WRD

Westland

S

16006

Greymouth

-

-

-

12/6/1876

Sweetman & Brown's contract for raising and moving transit shed completed.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 12

PWD

Westland

S

16007

Greymouth

-

-

-

12/6/1888

Greymouth Railway station – re: suggested site between Herbert and Tainui Streets. Tracing.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 3

PWD

Westland

S

16008

Greymouth

-

-

-

12/9/1876

Only one of the [12-ton steam] cranes has been submitted to the test of lifting, swinging, and lowering a wagon of coal. Weight of same not exceeding 12 tons.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 82/1170

WRD

Westland

S

16009

Greymouth

-

-

-

12/9/1876

The fist mentioned crane has never travelled by steam, in fact, could not do so under existing circumstances.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 82/1170

WRD

Westland

S

16010

Greymouth

-

-

-

12/9/1876

This is the crane reported on, and is distinguished from the other crane by having its frame painted red. The frame of the other crane being painted [?] colour.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 82/1170

WRD

Westland

S

16011

Greymouth

-

-

-

12/9/1876

When tried, the wagon which weighed exactly 4 tons (empty) was loaded with slack and soft coal of an inferior quality, which had been exposed to heavy rain for a considerable time, being heaped up, it is but fair to assume that its weight was not far short of 8 tons. The gross load was therefore about 12 tons.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 82/1170

WRD

Westland

S

16012

Greymouth

-

-

-

12/9/1892

Marine Department – proposing to vest control and management of wharves in Harbour Board.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

16013

Greymouth

-

-

-

13/11/1887

Hydraulic cranes – water supply.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 3

PWD

Westland

S

16014

Greymouth

-

-

-

13/12/1893

Greymouth – Hokitika Railway – Certificate of Inspection.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 3

PWD

Westland

S

16015

Greymouth

-

-

-

13/4/1887

Water supply for cranes – want of wells, pump, etc.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 3

PWD

Westland

S

16016

Greymouth

-

-

-

13/4/1896

Removal of midland Railway staff from Stillwater to Greymouth.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

16017

Greymouth

-

-

-

13/9/1885

Johnston Street Wharf – 3 sets points and crossings – requesting these be sent at once.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 3

PWD

Westland

S

16018

Greymouth

-

-

-

14/10/1889

Proposed removal of coaling stage (not used now).

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

16019

Greymouth

-

-

-

14/10/1893

Greymouth Harbour Board – leasing land and proposing erection of wharf.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

16020

Greymouth

-

-

-

14/5/1888

Reporting on want of additional goods shed accommodation on wharf.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

16021

Greymouth

-

-

-

14/5/1894

Town clerk, Greymouth – urging removal of coal depot to another site.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

16022

Greymouth

-

-

-

14/8/1894

Amended plan of proposed extension of wharf.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

16023

Greymouth

-

-

-

15/1/1890

Want of increased goods shed accommodation at station.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

16024

Greymouth

-

-

-

15/3/1884

Approval for £200 for erection of a new incline coal shoot.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 94/3003

WRD

Westland

S

16025

Greymouth

-

-

-

15/3/1895

Petitioners, Greymouth, complaining of new transit shed, Mawhera Quay, impeding access to wharf.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

16026

Greymouth

-

-

-

15/5/1889

Erection of iron rack at Greymouth Store.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

16027

Greymouth

-

-

-

15/5/1895

Dispatch of trains from new station.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

16028

Greymouth

-

-

-

15/6/1894

Verandah over goods shed doors - estimate.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 3

PWD

Westland

S

16029

Greymouth

-

-

-

15/8/1894

Provision of cattle yards at Greymouth.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 3

PWD

Westland

S

16030

Greymouth

-

-

-

15/9/1882

Final certificate for loading shed.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 3

PWD

Westland

S

16031

Greymouth

-

-

-

16/11/1888

Marine Department – plans of further siding accommodation behind new wharf.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

16032

Greymouth

-

-

-

16/12/1893

Line to be opened on the 20th instant.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 98/2046

WRD

Westland

S

16033

Greymouth

-

-

-

16/3/1885

Johnston Street Wharf – final certificate.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 3

PWD

Westland

S

16034

Greymouth

-

-

-

16/3/1885

Johnston Street Wharf – requesting authority £100 for moorings.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 3

PWD

Westland

S

16035

Greymouth

-

-

-

16/5/1885

Want of improved accommodation at Greymouth station.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

16036

Greymouth

-

-

-

16/5/1888

Suggesting adoption of the “Wells” light for new wharf.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

16037

Greymouth

-

-

-

17/5/1897

Proposed additions to station office accommodation.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

16038

Greymouth

-

-

-

17/7/1894

Grading Mawhera Quay.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 3

PWD

Westland

S

16039

Greymouth

-

-

-

18/12/1893

Public Works Department to hand over line.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 98/2046

WRD

Westland

S

16040

Greymouth

-

-

-

18/2/1875

Backshunt to coal wharf.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 3

PWD

Westland

S

16041

Greymouth

-

-

-

18/6/1895

Authority to cover half the cost of loading bank.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

16042

Greymouth

-

-

-

18/7/1894

Greymouth station loading platform – requesting authority £35.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 3

PWD

Westland

S

16043

Greymouth

-

-

-

19/1/1889

Coal loading and want of travelling hydraulic crane in addition to present ones.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

16044

Greymouth

-

-

-

19/2/1886

Harbour Board suggest delivery doors should be placed at both ends of new goods shed now being erected owing to narrow width of Mawhera Quay at that point.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 94/3003

WRD

Westland

S

16045

Greymouth

-

-

-

19/2/1897

Failure of lifting chain on No 2 hydraulic crane.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

16046

Greymouth

-

-

-

19/6/1891

Reporting on depth of water at wharf.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

16047

Greymouth

-

-

-

19/8/1886

Increased goods shed accommodation on wharf – plans, etc.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

16048

Greymouth

-

-

-

19/9/1876

Requesting authority £50 for erection of stockyards on Greymouth Quay.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

16049

Greymouth

-

-

-

2/1/1878

Requesting traverser for wharf.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 3

PWD

Westland

S

16050

Greymouth

-

-

-

2/12/1886

Conveyance of hydraulic cranes from Wellington to Greymouth - £175.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 3

PWD

Westland

S

16051

Greymouth

-

-

-

2/12/1891

Application of Midland railway Coy for a site to erect a timber stacking shed at Greymouth.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

16052

Greymouth

-

-

-

2/3/1876

Contract for moving and raising transit sheds – Sweetman & Brown.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 35/1

PWD

Westland

S

16053

Greymouth

-

-

-

2/3/1892

Marine Department – proposed extension of railway wharf. wharf.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 3

PWD

Westland

S

16054

Greymouth

-

-

-

2/6/1894

Agreement for siding.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1730

WRD

Westland

S

16055

Greymouth

-

-

-

2/6/1897

Necessity for a supplementary water supply.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

16056

Greymouth

-

-

-

2/7/1894

Telegraph Engineer – estimate of cost for telegraph communication between Greymouth and Kumara stations.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

16057

Greymouth

-

-

-

2/7/1896

Telephone communication from Greymouth to Jacksons.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 3

PWD

Westland

S

16058

Greymouth

-

-

-

2/9/1893

Re: extra goods shed accommodation on wharf.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

16059

Greymouth

-

-

-

20/10/1885

Proposed station yard at Greymouth – forwarding plan.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 3

PWD

Westland

S

16060

Greymouth

-

-

-

20/11/1882

Recommending erection of wharf and yard for discharging cattle.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

16061

Greymouth

-

-

-

20/11/1893

Siding located about 21 chains from junction of Brunner line.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1730

WRD

Westland

S

16062

Greymouth

-

-

-

20/12/1877

Requesting authority £50 to take 12-ton crane to pieces ready to ship to Westport.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 82/1170

WRD

Westland

S

16063

Greymouth

-

-

-

20/12/1889

Reporting on want of increased goods shed accommodation.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

16064

Greymouth

-

-

-

20/12/1893

Certificate of inspection – Greymouth to Hokitika Railway.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 98/2046

WRD

Westland

S

16065

Greymouth

-

-

-

20/2/1882

A crane formerly at Greymouth has been sent to Westport.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 82/1170

WRD

Westland

S

16066

Greymouth

-

-

-

20/2/1886

Delivery doors will be placed at ends of new shed.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 94/3003

WRD

Westland

S

16067

Greymouth

-

-

-

20/2/1886

If the doors are placed at the ends of shed instead of side there will be no obstruction to traffic and carts can load almost as conveniently. The arrangement is practicable and the cost will be small and borne by the Harbour Board.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 94/3003

WRD

Westland

S

16068

Greymouth

-

-

-

20/3/1886

Tracing of proposed wharf at Greymouth as approved by Harbour Board.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 94/3003

WRD

Westland

S

16069

Greymouth

-

-

-

20/4/1894

Application to have office accommodation increased in proposed new station.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 98/2046

WRD

Westland

S

16070

Greymouth

-

-

-

20/5/1886

Agent General, London – Hydraulic cranes for Greymouth Harbour Board – correspondence with Armstrong Mitchell & Coy re: order.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 3

PWD

Westland

S

16071

Greymouth

-

-

-

20/6/1894

Proposes to sell old railway station building.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

16072

Greymouth

-

-

-

20/6/1899

Recommending some of the Greymouth stone be tipped in to protect the face and this be done for about six bays and where the scour is deepest.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

16073

Greymouth

-

-

-

20/6/1899

Requesting authority £100.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

16074

Greymouth

-

-

-

20/6/1899

The estimated cost is from £75 to £100.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

16075

Greymouth

-

-

-

21/11/1895

Before the new station was made there was an asphalt path all the way – but when the new station yard and approach was constructed the whole was filled up to the level of Mawhera Quay – making one level street from the station fence to the Brunner Railway.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 96/777

WRD

Westland

S

16076

Greymouth

-

-

-

21/11/1895

Estimate for footpath and two junctions to gate and station – 520 square yards asphalt at 1/9 = £45.10.0.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 96/777

WRD

Westland

S

16077

Greymouth

-

-

-

21/11/1895

The Greymouth Borough Council apply to have the footpath on Mawhera Quay widened.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 96/777

WRD

Westland

S

16078

Greymouth

-

-

-

21/12/1877

Authority £50 approved.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 82/1170

WRD

Westland

S

16079

Greymouth

-

-

-

21/7/1876

Greymouth – Brunnerton Railway was opened for public traffic on 8/4/1876.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

AJHR, 1876

Natlib

Westland

S

16080

Greymouth

-

-

-

21/7/1876

McLeod & Gunn's contract for Greymouth water service completed.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 12

PWD

Westland

S

16081

Greymouth

-

-

-

21/8/1882

Siding to be laid to engine shed.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

16082

Greymouth

-

-

-

22/11/1889

Want of additional shed accommodation.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

16083

Greymouth

-

-

-

22/2/1884

Request to have crane incline increased in height.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 94/3003

WRD

Westland

S

16084

Greymouth

-

-

-

22/2/1884

Speed of loading will almost be doubled, which in itself would be a great gain, especially when pushed for empty wagons.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 94/3003

WRD

Westland

S

16085

Greymouth

-

-

-

22/2/1884

The chief objective is to load both hatches simultaneously. We can only do so now when [?] hatch is nearly full.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 94/3003

WRD

Westland

S

16086

Greymouth

-

-

-

22/2/1884

With steamers of the “Omapere” class we are compelled to use steam crane for at least two thirds of the day and at high water we cannot load at all, although crane incline is 5ft 0in higher than wharf.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 94/3003

WRD

Westland

S

16087

Greymouth

-

-

-

22/4/1886

Want of additional siding accommodation.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

16088

Greymouth

-

-

-

22/5/1884

Requesting authority for supplying a safe to Greymouth station.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

16089

Greymouth

-

-

-

22/5/1894

Greymouth station and yard.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 3

PWD

Westland

S

16090

Greymouth

-

-

-

23/11/1887

Requesting semaphore signals. Midland railway Coy requires at Greymouth.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

16091

Greymouth

-

-

-

23/12/1885

Harbour Board – Erection of goods shed to proceed under the tender of Mr Mathew Govaw (£189) already accepted by the Board.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 94/3003

WRD

Westland

S

16092

Greymouth

-

-

-

23/4/1883

Proposed extension of Greymouth Wharf.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

16093

Greymouth

-

-

-

23/4/1897

Recommends re-arrangement of goods sheds and offices.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

16094

Greymouth

-

-

-

23/6/1893

New station, with the following accommodation, completed: 2nd class station, passenger platform (250ft x 16ft), two-stall engine shed, 50-ton coal store, goods shed (60ft x 30ft), loading bank (50ft long), and water tanks.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

AJHR, 1893

Natlib

Westland

S

16095

Greymouth

-

-

-

23/7/1886

Proposed alterations to station to give better approach to the bridge.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

16096

Greymouth

-

-

-

23/7/1894

Siding accommodation at Greymouth.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 3

PWD

Westland

S

16097

Greymouth

-

-

-

23/8/1893

Railway station, Greymouth – re: accommodation for district manager and clerks.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 3

PWD

Westland

S

16098

Greymouth

-

-

-

24/1/1887

New siding on Greymouth Wharf extension – requests set of points and crossings (52lb).

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 3

PWD

Westland

S

16099

Greymouth

-

-

-

24/10/1892

New station to be built.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 98/2046

WRD

Westland

S

16100

Greymouth

-

-

-

24/10/1892

Present engine shed accommodation is only adequate for engines now in use on the Greymouth section. Additional shed room will be required for the engines to work the Hokitika line.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 98/2046

WRD

Westland

S

16101

Greymouth

-

-

-

24/10/1893

Railway station, Greymouth – removing R M house, etc.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 3

PWD

Westland

S

16102

Greymouth

-

-

-

24/10/1893

Railway station, Greymouth – requesting authority £3,050.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 3

PWD

Westland

S

16103

Greymouth

-

-

-

24/10/1895

Authority filling in back of wharf extension and re-erecting harbourmaster's office.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

16104

Greymouth

-

-

-

24/10/1895

Requesting authority £50 for filling in at the back of wharf extension and re-erecting Harbourmaster's office at end of wharf.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

16105

Greymouth

-

-

-

24/11/1875

Contract for erecting two 12-ton steam cranes – Edward Butler.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 35/1

PWD

Westland

S

16106

Greymouth

-

-

-

24/12/1885

Approval for the above.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 94/3003

WRD

Westland

S

16107

Greymouth

-

-

-

24/3/1886

Hydraulic cranes can be procured with greater dispatch than steam cranes can be built in the colony and as the former are in many ways superior and preferable, the Minister for Works proposes they should be adopted.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 94/3003

WRD

Westland

S

16108

Greymouth

-

-

-

24/6/1895

Damage to station premises by blast in Harbour Board quarry.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

16109

Greymouth

-

-

-

24/6/1896

Under Secretary for Public Works – land required by Greymouth Harbour Board for the erection of an engine shed, etc., at Greymouth.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

16110

Greymouth

-

-

-

25/3/1889

Reporting on proposal to use hydraulic cranes for ordinary cargo.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

16111

Greymouth

-

-

-

25/6/1896

Additional office accommodation in station.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

16112

Greymouth

-

-

-

25/8/1893

Station sidings are to be proceeded with as quickly as possible.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 98/2046

WRD

Westland

S

16113

Greymouth

-

-

-

25/9/1888

Proposed new wharf siding.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 3

PWD

Westland

S

16114

Greymouth

-

-

-

26/10/1892

Proposed improvements to station arrangements.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 3

PWD

Westland

S

16115

Greymouth

-

-

-

26/10/1893

Siding is to be used for taking logs to the sawmill.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1730

WRD

Westland

S

16116

Greymouth

-

-

-

26/11/1883

Calling attention to necessity for the provision of additional wharf and storage accommodation.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 94/3003

WRD

Westland

S

16117

Greymouth

-

-

-

26/12/1890

Want of additional telephone at station.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

16118

Greymouth

-

-

-

26/2/1896

Extension of footpath along Mawhera Quay. Forwarding resolution of Borough Council re: asphalting.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

16119

Greymouth

-

-

-

26/3/1883

Requesting £120 for store for Bridge Inspector.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

16120

Greymouth

-

-

-

26/3/1887

Water supply for hydraulic cranes – want of well, steam pump, etc.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

16121

Greymouth

-

-

-

26/7/1888

Connection of Greymouth station with telephone exchange.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

16122

Greymouth

-

-

-

27/3/1875

Steam travelling crane, re: adapting wharf for same.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 3

PWD

Westland

S

16123

Greymouth

-

-

-

27/5/1898

Capping of wharf to be painted white.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

16124

Greymouth

-

-

-

27/5/1898

Supply of a pump.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

16125

Greymouth

-

-

-

27/9/1888

Marine Department – proposed new goods sheds on wharf.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

16126

Greymouth

-

-

-

27/9/1892

Approval for the Board to plank wharf at it's own expense.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

16127

Greymouth

-

-

-

28/11/1888

Agent General, London – reported defects in engines supplied with cranes.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

16128

Greymouth

-

-

-

28/11/1888

Order in Council approving extra sidings behind wharf.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

16129

Greymouth

-

-

-

28/11/1889

Danger to coal standing on wharf in case of fire in proximity.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

16130

Greymouth

-

-

-

28/11/1895

As the space between the line of Mawhera Quay and the railway fence opposite the station is now the junction of two streets and the approach to the railway station it should be left as a metalled road so that wheeled vehicles can be driven over any part of it to and from the station; and from one street to the other.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 96/777

WRD

Westland

S

16131

Greymouth

-

-

-

28/3/1876

E Butler's contract for erecting steam crane completed.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 12

PWD

Westland

S

16132

Greymouth

-

-

-

28/5/1886

The Wallsend Mine have sunk their main shaft down to the coal and they expect to be putting out coal for shipment by August next.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 94/3003

WRD

Westland

S

16133

Greymouth

-

-

-

29/10/1883

Contract let to J Goodfellow for construction of Johnston Street Wharf, amount £5,234.14.0.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

AJHR, 1884

Natlib

Westland

S

16134

Greymouth

-

-

-

29/10/1885

Marine Department – Greymouth Harbour Board plan of proposed shed on wharf for approval.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 94/3003

WRD

Westland

S

16135

Greymouth

-

-

-

29/10/1896

Schedule of tenders for the erection of a timber drying shed.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

16136

Greymouth

-

-

-

29/12/1886

Application from Harbour Board to cross railway line, Greymouth station, for opening new face in their quarry.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

16137

Greymouth

-

-

-

29/12/1886

Application of Harbour Board to cross railway line, Greymouth station, for opening new face in their quarry.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

16138

Greymouth

-

-

-

29/12/1892

Postal Department – Erection of apparatus for signalling between Greymouth station and the viaduct.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

16139

Greymouth

-

-

-

29/5/1896

Town clerk, Greymouth – necessity for better lighting on wharves.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

16140

Greymouth

-

-

-

29/6/1888

Re: working engines on Greymouth Wharf with only one engineman.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

16141

Greymouth

-

-

-

3/11/1897

Inconvenience of platform and verandahs at goods shed doors.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

16142

Greymouth

-

-

-

3/6/1885

2 steam cranes, suitable for the purpose of discharging the hoppers; and further, that the hoppers now in use should be altered, as found convenient.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 94/3003

WRD

Westland

S

16143

Greymouth

-

-

-

3/6/1885

50 hopper wagons with iron boxes, capable of holding 6 to 7 tons coal, of a type to disconnect from the carriage;

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 94/3003

WRD

Westland

S

16144

Greymouth

-

-

-

3/6/1885

Cost of alterations to hoppers during first year - £1,000. Total £8,500.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 94/3003

WRD

Westland

S

16145

Greymouth

-

-

-

3/6/1885

Estimated cost of hoppers and crane - £7,500.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 94/3003

WRD

Westland

S

16146

Greymouth

-

-

-

3/6/1885

The Greymouth Harbour Board has resolved to procure the following plant for the Greymouth – Brunner railway:

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 94/3003

WRD

Westland

S

16147

Greymouth

-

-

-

3/7/1899

Approval from the Harbour Board for the above work.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

16148

Greymouth

-

-

-

3/8/1894

Justice Department – application by District Manager, Greymouth, for magistrate's house at Greymouth to be handed over the Railways Department for use of stationmaster.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

16149

Greymouth

-

-

-

30/3/1880

Approval for £5,000 for Greymouth Harbour works.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 82/1170

WRD

Westland

S

16150

Greymouth

-

-

-

30/3/1896

Requesting authority £45, amount to be paid to the Greymouth Borough Council for reforming footpaths and crossings on Mawhera Quay.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 96/777

WRD

Westland

S

16151

Greymouth

-

-

-

30/4/1894

Proposed alteration of new station building.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

16152

Greymouth

-

-

-

30/4/1897

Deficiency in water supply.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

16153

Greymouth

-

-

-

30/5/1888

Store Keeper – loan of three sets of points and crossings to Greymouth Harbour Board.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

16154

Greymouth

-

-

-

30/9/1886

Marine Department – erection of additional goods shed on wharf.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

16155

Greymouth

-

-

-

31/1/1894

Postal Department – telephone for wharfinger's office.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

16156

Greymouth

-

-

-

31/10/1893

Marine Department – extension of shed accommodation on wharf.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

16157

Greymouth

-

-

-

31/3/1884

Minor alterations to engine shed and workshops.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

AJHR, 1884

Natlib

Westland

S

16158

Greymouth

-

-

-

31/3/1893

Home signals erected.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

AJHR, 1893

Natlib

Westland

S

16159

Greymouth

-

-

-

31/3/1893

New transit shed erected on wharf.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

AJHR, 1893

Natlib

Westland

S

16160

Greymouth

-

-

-

4/10/1893

Greymouth – Hokitika Railway – Mileage should begin at Greymouth, zero point being the junction points on the Brunner Line opposite the engine shed.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 98/2046

WRD

Westland

S

16161

Greymouth

-

-

-

4/11/1881

Mayor of Greymouth urges, as larger tonnage entering the river, the present wharf accommodation should be extended so as to give greater facilities for loading coal.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 82/1170

WRD

Westland

S

16162

Greymouth

-

-

-

4/3/1891

Midland Railway Coy – suggests erection of cattle yards at Greymouth.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

16163

Greymouth

-

-

-

4/4/1899

It requires face piling along the front of the wharf.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

16164

Greymouth

-

-

-

4/4/1899

The length that requires attention is about 16 bays, estimated to cost about £900.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

16165

Greymouth

-

-

-

4/4/1899

The matter is urgent as the ground at the back is commencing to subside.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

16166

Greymouth

-

-

-

4/4/1899

The river has now scoured so that the ground has fallen below the bank lining.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

16167

Greymouth

-

-

-

4/4/1899

River protection works Greymouth Wharf.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W3734/14

WRD

Westland

S

16168

Greymouth

-

-

-

4/6/1891

Intention of Harbour Board to plank spaces on wharf near cranes.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

16169

Greymouth

-

-

-

4/6/1894

Greymouth station building alterations – forwarding estimate.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 3

PWD

Westland

S

16170

Greymouth

-

-

-

4/6/1894

Want of extra siding accommodation on wharf.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

16171

Greymouth

-

-

-

5/10/1886

Plan of proposed shed for wharf for approval.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

16172

Greymouth

-

-

-

5/11/1887

Erecting hydraulic cranes – reporting re: delay.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 3

PWD

Westland

S

16173

Greymouth

-

-

-

5/12/1898

Additional Workshops accommodation required.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W3734/14

WRD

Westland

S

16174

Greymouth

-

-

-

5/12/1898

Damage to goods shed door while shunting.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W3734/14

WRD

Westland

S

16175

Greymouth

-

-

-

5/5/1898

Semaphore signal at Greymouth to control shunting between wharf and station sidings, etc.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

16176

Greymouth

-

-

-

5/7/1894

Want of extra siding accommodation at hydraulic cranes.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

16177

Greymouth

-

-

-

5/8/1891

Harbour Board warned not to plank over spaces near cranes.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

16178

Greymouth

-

-

-

5/9/1893

Passenger station, Greymouth.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 3

PWD

Westland

S

16179

Greymouth

-

-

-

5/9/1894

The Governor in Council has approved the plan of the proposed extension of Greymouth wharf submitted by the Greymouth Harbour Board subject to the condition that the decking of the extension should be made by 8in by 5in birch (Fagus fusca) instead of 8in by 4in rimu as proposed.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 94/3003

WRD

Westland

S

16180

Greymouth

-

-

-

6/11/1891

Application of the Harbour Board for permission to allow them to complete the decking on the wharf below Johnston Street, in order to facilitate the loading and discharge of vessels and generally increase wharf accommodation. Estimated cost is £400.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

16181

Greymouth

-

-

-

6/11/1891

Harbour Board, Greymouth – asking permission to complete decking on wharf below Johnston Street

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

16182

Greymouth

-

-

-

6/11/1895

Approval for the above.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

16183

Greymouth

-

-

-

6/1895

Minister's approval for a verandah for station.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 3

PWD

Westland

S

16184

Greymouth

-

-

-

6/2/1890

Requesting authority for making new shoot for loading steamers.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

16185

Greymouth

-

-

-

6/4/1886

Requesting approval that Board erects the 650 foot wharf extension.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 94/3003

WRD

Westland

S

16186

Greymouth

-

-

-

6/4/1897

District Manager – telephone connection between his house and exchange.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

16187

Greymouth

-

-

-

6/7/1894

Marine Department – Greymouth Harbour Board submitting plan of proposed extension of wharf.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

16188

Greymouth

-

-

-

6/8/1897

Shelter shed for arrival platform.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

16189

Greymouth

-

-

-

7/10/1891

Want of extra siding accommodation.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

16190

Greymouth

-

-

-

7/11/1885

Plan of proposed shed.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

16191

Greymouth

-

-

-

7/11/1893

Right of way near Greymouth station – copy of letter from Borough Council.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 3

PWD

Westland

S

16192

Greymouth

-

-

-

7/1882

Minister has instructed transfer of crane from Westport to Greymouth is not to be effected.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 82/1170

WRD

Westland

S

16193

Greymouth

-

-

-

7/2/1879

Goods shed, Greymouth. Minister sanctions £100 on extending goods shed.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 2/44

PWD

Westland

S

16194

Greymouth

-

-

-

7/4/1876

Greymouth – Brunner line opened for traffic.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W3180, Pub3/10

WRD

Westland

S

16195

Greymouth

-

-

-

7/9/1888

Report re: drainage of private coal shoots at Greymouth station.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

16196

Greymouth

-

-

-

7/9/1894

Platform on Mawhera Quay.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 2278, 03/2169/1

WRD

Westland

S

16197

Greymouth

-

-

-

8/1/1892

As to dredging at berth of No 2 Crane.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

16198

Greymouth

-

-

-

8/10/1886

Agent General, London – Invoice, Bill of Lading, etc., for Greymouth cranes.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 3

PWD

Westland

S

16199

Greymouth

-

-

-

8/12/1891

Above application declined.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 99/1080

WRD

Westland

S

16200

Greymouth

-

-

-

8/4/1896

Above authority issued.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 96/777

WRD

Westland

S

16201

Greymouth

-

-

-

8/5/1894

A bracket verandah is to be provided at each doorway on street side of Greymouth and Hokitika stations. The doorways referred to at these places face the very worst quarters for rain, and in bad weather, which is very frequent on the Coast, the rain will beat right into the buildings.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

R4, 98/2046

WRD

Westland

S

16202

Greymouth

-

-

-

9/6/1897

Removal of 12-ton steam crane Greymouth wharf.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

16203

Greymouth

-

-

-

9/7/1876

Suggesting trains be run on Brunner railway on 17th instant, Greymouth races.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 3

PWD

Westland

S

16204

Greymouth

-

-

-

9/7/1894

Marine Department – application of Union Steam Ship Coy for extra sidings on wharf.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

16205

Greymouth

19/5/1988

Mawhera Quay tracks flooded.

W3440

WRD

S

16206

Greymouth

20/5/1988

Track on Mawhera Quay scored after flooding.

W3440

WRD

S

16207

Greymouth Workshops

-

-

-

21/9/1900

Proposal to shift the Car Shop from Stillwater to Greymouth, also the building used as a store; one for use as a Car & Wagon Shop; the other as a timber and plant store, for use of the maintenance Department, to be placed near the present Maintenance Shop.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 2381, 16/1800/1

WRD

Westland

S

16211

Greymouth Workshops

-

-

-

30/8/1902

Currently no wood-working machinery in the Shops, but there has been a circular and band saw in Greymouth for many years which has never been erected owing to there being no room.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 2381, 16/1800/1

WRD

Westland

S

16212

Greymouth Workshops

-

-

-

30/8/1902

Sheds at Stillwater to be shifted to Greymouth, for increased Workshops accommodation.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 2381, 16/1800/1

WRD

Westland

S

16213

Greymouth Workshops

-

-

-

30/8/1902

When the Stillwater shed is moved to Greymouth, it is intended to erect the machinery as it is urgently needed.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 2381, 16/1800/1

WRD

Westland

S

16214

Greymouth Workshops

-

-

-

21/12/1903

Provision of more siding accommodation by laying down two backshunts between the new car shop and the old shed, extending back to the old quarry.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 2381, 16/1800/1

WRD

Westland

S

16215

Greymouth Workshops

-

-

-

8/2/1904

Approval for above.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 2381, 16/1800/1

WRD

Westland

S

16216

Greymouth Workshops

-

-

-

30/6/1906

Approval to remove the engine sheds from Stillwater to Greymouth where they can be utilised as a wagon repairing or paint shop.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 2381, 16/1800/1

WRD

Westland

S

16217

Greymouth Workshops

-

-

-

24/10/1907

The Greymouth Harbour Board has granted permission to build a repair shop on their reserve.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 2381, 16/1800/1

WRD

Westland

S

16218

Greymouth Workshops

-

-

-

30/10/1907

Construction of repair shop approved.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 2381, 16/1800/1

WRD

Westland

S

16219

Greymouth Workshops

-

-

-

11/3/1911

Approval for ten additional skylights for wagon lifting shop, and alterations to roof of Workshop Foreman's office.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 2381, 16/1800/1

WRD

Westland

S

16220

Greymouth Workshops

-

-

-

11/3/1911

Blacksmiths' shop to have roof repaired, and converting it from a lean-to to a span roof and extending of the main workshops building to correspond, approved.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 2381, 16/1800/1

WRD

Westland

S

16221

Greymouth Workshops

-

-

-

28/5/1913

Roof ventilators to be provided in the tarring shop.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 2381, 16/1800/1

WRD

Westland

S

16222

Greymouth Workshops

-

-

-

13/8/1915

Proposals to transfer Greymouth Workshops to Elmer Lane.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 2381, 16/1800/1

WRD

Westland

S

16223

Greymouth Workshops

-

-

-

9/11/1916

Additional accommodation was approved on 13/12/1912, but the present site was so cramped the addition could not be made and it was then decided to move the shops to Elmer lane and utilise the present shops for engine depot.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 2381, 16/1800/1

WRD

Westland

S

16224

Greymouth Workshops

-

-

-

9/11/1916

Until the Workshops are moved to another site, it is impossible to provide increased accommodation for stalling engines.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 2381, 16/1800/1

WRD

Westland

S

16225

Greymouth Workshops

-

-

-

2/8/1918

Approval to provide a lean-to building for boilers, also roof to cover shearing machine in Workshops.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 2381, 16/1800/1

WRD

Westland

S

16226

Greymouth Workshops

-

-

-

2/12/1925

Approval for the following:

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 2381, 16/1800/1

WRD

Westland

S

16227

Greymouth Workshops

-

-

-

2/12/1925

Move car and wagon gang into shop vacated by car painters. This will leave the existing wagon repair shop vacant.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 2381, 16/1800/1

WRD

Westland

S

16228

Greymouth Workshops

-

-

-

2/12/1925

Put smoke hoods into the vacated Wagon Repair Shop and utilise as auxiliary running shed. This will provide housing for six or eight engines.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 2381, 16/1800/1

WRD

Westland

S

16229

Greymouth Workshops

-

-

-

2/12/1925

Stop brake cleaning at Greymouth and transfer to Christchurch;

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 2381, 16/1800/1

WRD

Westland

S

16230

Greymouth Workshops

-

-

-

2/12/1925

Stop car painting at Greymouth and transfer men and work to Addington;

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 2381, 16/1800/1

WRD

Westland

S

16231

Greymouth Workshops

-

-

-

22/12/1925

Approval to nail old tarpaulins on wall between running shed and workshops to stop a smoke nuisance in the latter.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 2381, 16/1800/1

WRD

Westland

S

16232

Greymouth Workshops

-

-

-

12/10/1928

(a) The paint shop is 36ft, with two tracks in it and a pit under each track. The framing of the building is of good design and in very fair order. The timbers in the pits and in the old sleeper floor are decayed and are past repair.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 2381, 16/1800/1

WRD

Westland

S

16233

Greymouth Workshops

-

-

-

12/10/1928

(b) The wagon shop (Maori House) is 110ft x 31ft with a 10ft lean-to along one side. This is a poor style structure and is in only fair repair. The old sleeper floor is past repair. There are no pits under the two sidings.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 2381, 16/1800/1

WRD

Westland

S

16234

Greymouth Workshops

-

-

-

12/10/1928

Approximate dimensions:

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 2381, 16/1800/1

WRD

Westland

S

16235

Greymouth Workshops

-

-

-

12/10/1928

Blacksmith's Shop – 50ft x 40ft with dirt floor.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 2381, 16/1800/1

WRD

Westland

S

16236

Greymouth Workshops

-

-

-

12/10/1928

Boiler Lean-to – 60ft x 15ft

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 2381, 16/1800/1

WRD

Westland

S

16237

Greymouth Workshops

-

-

-

12/10/1928

Erecting Shop – 75ft x 33ft with concrete floor.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 2381, 16/1800/1

WRD

Westland

S

16238

Greymouth Workshops

-

-

-

12/10/1928

Machine Shop - 70ft x 35ft with wood-block floor.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 2381, 16/1800/1

WRD

Westland

S

16239

Greymouth Workshops

-

-

-

12/10/1928

Office – 24ft x 18ft.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 2381, 16/1800/1

WRD

Westland

S

16240

Greymouth Workshops

-

-

-

12/10/1928

Only patch work repairs have been carried out to these building for several years. The roof trusses are in fair order. The studs are decaying and generally attacked with the borer.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 2381, 16/1800/1

WRD

Westland

S

16241

Greymouth Workshops

-

-

-

12/10/1928

The old carriage shed is one of the more recent buildings. The framing and roof trusses are in very fair condition but the roofing iron is done and the iron on the walls is in poor order. There is no spouting. The building measured 165ft by 31ft, of which 40ft of the inner end is used as a wood-working machine shop. There is a pit under each siding.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 2381, 16/1800/1

WRD

Westland

S

16242

Greymouth Workshops

-

-

-

12/10/1928

The old engine shed consists of two bays 79ft x 33ft and 102ft x 34ft, each with two tracks and inspection pits. The drop pits are under the two tracks next to Mawhera Quay. The framework and roof trusses of this building are decayed and worm eaten and are not worth repairing. This building should be demolished.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 2381, 16/1800/1

WRD

Westland

S

16243

Greymouth Workshops

-

-

-

12/10/1928

The punching and shearing machine is under this shelter.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 2381, 16/1800/1

WRD

Westland

S

16244

Greymouth Workshops

-

-

-

12/10/1928

There are two distinct structures in this building;

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 2381, 16/1800/1

WRD

Westland

S

16245

Greymouth Workshops

-

-

-

7/9/1931

The old workshops is very dilapidated, without any glass panes now left intact.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 2381, 16/1800/1

WRD

Westland

S

16246

Greymouth Workshops

-

-

-

7/9/1931

Work ceased at the old workshops, Mawhera Quay, on Saturday and began at the new workshops at Elmer Lane this morning.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 2381, 16/1800/1

WRD

Westland

S

16247

Greymouth Workshops

-

-

-

14/12/1931

Old buildings still in existence.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 2381, 16/1800/1

WRD

Westland

S

16248

Greymouth Workshops

-

-

-

8/1/1932

Tenders called for the sale for removal of the old locomotive sheds, etc.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 2381, 16/1800/1

WRD

Westland

S

16249

Greymouth Workshops

-

-

-

11/10/1932

Three shed and old carpenters shop disposed of. Car shed, engine shed, and workshop not sold.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 2381, 16/1800/1

WRD

Westland

S

16250

Greymouth Workshops

-

-

-

31/3/1949

Equipping lunch room: new store and improved washing facilities in hand.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W3180, Pub 1/11

WRD

Westland

S

16251

Greymouth Workshops

-

-

-

15/4/1891

Want of additional workshops accommodation.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

16252

Greymouth Workshops

-

-

-

2/1/1889

Estimate of costs of Workshops tools ordered for Greymouth.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

16253

Greymouth Workshops

-

-

-

20/4/1891

Extension to Workshops accommodation approved. Present accommodation is insufficient and most of the wagon repairs are done in the open. Car & Wagon Shop to be added to.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 2381, 16/1800/1

WRD

Westland

S

16254

Greymouth Workshops

-

-

-

27/12/1888

Addition to Smiths' shop;

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 2381, 16/1800/1

WRD

Westland

S

16255

Greymouth Workshops

-

-

-

27/12/1888

Additional 60 feet to engine shed and fitting shop;

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 2381, 16/1800/1

WRD

Westland

S

16256

Greymouth Workshops

-

-

-

27/12/1888

Application for extension to Workshops accommodation:

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 2381, 16/1800/1

WRD

Westland

S

16257

Greymouth Workshops

-

-

-

27/12/1888

New car and wagon shop;

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 2381, 16/1800/1

WRD

Westland

S

16258

Greymouth Workshops

-

-

-

27/12/1888

New sidings, 6 chains;

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 2381, 16/1800/1

WRD

Westland

S

16259

Greymouth Workshops

-

-

-

27/12/1888

Plan and estimate of additional workshops accommodation.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 1820

WRD

Westland

S

16260

Greymouth Workshops

-

-

-

27/12/1888

Relaying out sidings, 6 chains; and

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 2381, 16/1800/1

WRD

Westland

S

16261

Greymouth Workshops

-

-

-

27/12/1888

Removing old Smithy;

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 2381, 16/1800/1

WRD

Westland

S

16262

Greymouth Workshops

-

-

-

27/12/1888

Removing tanks and re-connecting;

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 2381, 16/1800/1

WRD

Westland

S

16263

Greymouth Workshops

-

-

-

27/12/1888

Shifting old wagon shop;

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 2381, 16/1800/1

WRD

Westland

S

16264

Greymouth Workshops

-

-

-

27/12/1888

Three-throw points.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 2381, 16/1800/1

WRD

Westland

S

16265

Greymouth Workshops

-

-

-

27/12/1888

Traverser for long cars and erecting;

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 2381, 16/1800/1

WRD

Westland

S

16266

Greymouth Workshops

-

-

-

28/2/1890

Workshops extensions to be started immediately.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 2381, 16/1800/1

WRD

Westland

S

16267

Greymouth Workshops

-

-

-

31/3/1882

Contract for Greymouth Workshops signed.

Greymouth – Brunner Railway

Greymouth Section.

W 3

PWD

Westland

S

16268

Greymouth Workshops

17/10/1986

Closed.

W3440, Pub 36

WRD

S

16269