Karori Historical Society

Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday 10 September 2024 at St Ninian’s, Newcombe Crescent, Karori at 7.30pm. Members and friends welcome.

Join us to hear Gábor Tóth, Local & NZ History Specialist at Wellington City Libraries, present Future Plans: Wellington subdivision advertising bills from the early 20th century.

The years leading up to the First World War saw a large increase in Wellington’s population with a booming economy and high migration from the UK. Coupled with local body amalgamation and improved transport infrastructure, property developers and business ‘syndicates’ seized the opportunity to acquire and subdivide large blocks of land for new housing on the outskirts of the city with varying degrees of success. 

Gábor’s talk will draw upon newly digitised advertising bills and subdivision plans selected from the heritage collections of the Onslow Historical Society and Wellington City Libraries. 

Supper will be served after the meeting.

We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday 10 September.