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Rhytididae
Paryphanta
Paryphanta busbyi
(Gray, 1840)
New Zealand
Encountered late-afternoon on a clay track near Lower Nihotupu Reservoir in the Waitakere Ranges. Shell is around 3-4cm long, uniformly coloured (not lighter towards the apex) and very dark – nearly black.
Photo: (c) Petra Jane, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
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Narrated by the legendary broadcaster and railway enthusiast Merv Smith.
All aboard the Dam Tram
The Waitakere Tramline was built in the early 1900s to facilitate repairs and maintenance to the Waitakere Dam. Weekly trips have now been running for 35 years and are a great way to amuse the entire family, whatever the weather.
The Waitakere Tramline is situated about a 40-minute drive from most parts of the greater Auckland area. It offers a great armchair travel experience through the bush, winter or summer. And while one side of the tram is uncovered, the shelter of the rainforest is usually ample protection from any rain you do encounter.
The word "tram" needs to be applied loosely here since the words "miniature railway" might seem more apt, once you're seen the mode of transport on its two-foot gauge line. Built to cart equipment to build the Waitakere Dam in the early 1900s, the 20-seat tram is now run by volunteers.
The views from the "Dam Tram" are spectacular, as is the fauna. Vast kauri trees poke their majestic heads through the forest while clusters of nikau palms sit proudly on the steep sides of this verdant landscape.
The occasional rimu tree droops its whimsical arms over regenerating native bush. And every now and then there is the glimpse of a faraway view, while most of the journey offers an enclosed, but cosy forest feel.
Access to this tram is an adventure in itself. Once you have booked your space on the tram, you are given directions to a long road by a dark green hill and a dusty track, on which tram passengers are instructed to walk up until they arrive at the tram.
.A stop at the return point of the 75-minute journey provides a chance to stretch your legs, walk through the rainforest and discover the surprisingly beautiful Waitakere Dam.
There are two other tramlines in the Waitakere Ranges - the now defunct line by Huia, on which no tram runs any more, and the Waitakere Rainforest Express, which runs to the Nihotupu Dam - crossing the new Sir Edmund Hillary Trail along the way. All you need to do is book in advance, drive about 40 minutes, then sit back and enjoy the view. Literally.
The Waitakere Tramline Society operates four trips a day every Sunday except Queen's Birthday Weekend and Christmas. Adults $10, children aged 5-15 $5, pre-schoolers free. Bookings essential, phone (09) 818 4946. waitakeretramline.org.nz
SHOCKING FATALITY.
TWO MEN BURIED BY A FALL OF EARTH
NO HOPE ENTERTAINED.
A shocking accident occurred at the waterworks excavations at Nihotupu shortly before ten this morning, by which two men named Hugh Fulton and William Smythe have no doubt lost their lives through a fall of earth and rocks.
The accident took place on No. 12 contract, at which four men were working—the two deceased and two men named Evans and Rosier.
Evans saw a great fall of earth and rocks bury Fulton and Smythe, and at once went in to Waikomiti to send the news to town
The bodies have not yet been recovered, but there is hardly any doubt that the men have been killed.
Fulton was the contractor for the section, and came from Kaukapakapa.
Smythe, who was 19 years of age, came from Nihotupu. The police on receipt of the news sent out a mounted constable to the scene.
paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19010620.2.94
NIHOTUPU FATALITY.
DETAILS OF THE ACCIDENT.
RECOVERY OF THE BODIES.
Further details are now available of the lamentable accident which occurred yesterday at Nihotupu, by which two men, Hugh Fulton and William Smythe, lost their lives. The bodies of the unfortunate men were recovered after several hours arduous and dangerous work, and from indications they must have been killed instantly.
WHERE THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED.
The contract on which the accident occurred is No. 12, and covers that portion of the work in connection with the Auckland auxiliary water supply which is near Quinn's Creek. The contract was held by Fulton, who lives at Kaukapakapa, and some fourteen men were employed. The scene of the accident is a narrow, precipitous gully, about 100 ft. deep.
THE ACCIDENT.
Fulton, and four of his men were excavating the 12ft. track required out of the bank, when an immense body of earth and stone, upwards of 200 tons, came away suddenly. Smythe seems to have observed with the other men indications of the slip, but for some reason or other he became confused, and ran under the slip. In-doing so he collided with Fulton, who, through having lost the sight of one eye, was at a disadvantage. This may even have led to the collision. When last seen Fulton was being struck by a large boulder. The other men, V. Parker, Harry Rosier, and Ernest Goltier, managed to get out of way just in time, Rosier, who was working between Fulton and Smythe at the time, having a miraculous escape. The slip falling the whole 100 ft., piled up on the bottom to a height of some 12ft. of solid debris, tapering off towards the top.
RECOVERING THE BODIES.
Word was immediately sent to the next contractor, Mr Currie, who has charge, of No. 6 and 7 contracts. Mr Currie at once got his men together (about 22), and the work of clearing away the fallen debris was commenced. Other men, employees of the City Council, also gave every assistance, the work of rescue being under the direction of Mr M. Blair, Clerk, of the Works. The work was carried out systematically, the men, working in short relays. The task was an arduous and dangerous one, but everyone worked with the knowledge that life or death might depend upon the result of their labours, and after six hours of exhausting work a hat, which proved to belong to Fulton, was found by the gang under Messrs Currie and Lang. The greatest care was then taken in removing further, debris, as the rescuers felt that the bodies were close at hand. A few minutes later the body of Smythe was found. The unfortunate young man was lying on his back, and had evidently been killed at once by a blow upon the temple. After another half hour's work the body of Fulton was found lying about three feet further up the creek. Fulton was also lying on his back, and seemed to have met with an equally sudden death. The two bodies were removed to the camp, where the men live who are employed on the contract.
Mounted Constable Ramsay arrived from town just after the bodies had been found, and took of them. A little later Constable Green, of Avondale, arrived.
THE VICTIMS.
Mr Hugh Fulton was a well-known contractor in the North, and a thoroughly experienced, workman. He resided at Kaukapakapa, and leaves a wife and nine children. Some years ago Mr Fulton nearly lost his life at a contract, owing to a blast going off unexpectedly. His sight was injured, and his mate on that occasion lost his arm. His widow is a daughter of Captain Dawson, of Kaukapakapa.
William Smythe is a young fellow of 19 years, and resided at Nihotupu, where he and his father were well-known.
Mr H. M. Wilson, engineer in charge of the works, went out to the scene last night.
paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19010621.2.58
THE INQUEST.
An inquest was held at the Avondale Hotel this morning by Mr Gresham, coroner. John Frederick Atkinson was chosen foreman of the jury, and Constable Ramsay represented the police.
Henry William Rosier said he had been working with Fulton since before Christmas. On Thursday morning the two deceased and witness and others were engaged in making a road round a steep hill. Witness was between Fulton and Smythe, Fulton being, on witness left, and Smythe on his right. Parker was above the road about 20ft up, preparing a hole for the explosive. Ernest Coulter then sang out "Look out!" and, looking up, saw the whole slip coming. Witness did not hear Parker cry out. Witness then ran to the left and got away just in time. The party were aware that the earth was liable to slip, as the previous week a slip came, down farther along the roadway. No explosives had been used that morning.
By the Police: Fulton was short sighted, and a short time previously had fallen over an embankment on account of this defect. It was no person's duty to look out and give warning of a slip.
Victor Parker deposed that the hill was composed of rubbly rock on the top of sandstone, and a slip might be expected at any moment. When above, the roadway preparing the hole for the explosive he felt the ground give way, and he immediately called out "Look out, below!" and ran up the hill. The slip was caused by the heavy rains.
By the police: Previous to the slip a small stream was noticed issuing from the hill.
Walter Evans deposed as to seeing Fulton knocked over the embankment. He considered that the occurence was accidental, but he thought a man should have been placed on the look-out, in view of the treacherous nature of the country.
By Mr Cotter: He had not called Fulton's attention to the dangerous nature of the job. While witness was employed on the job no man was employed to look out for slips.
By Mr Smythe, senr.: Smythe had no line round him at the time, and there was no need for one where he was working.
Ernest Boulter deposed that on Wednesday, 19th inst., he could see by the nature of the country that it was liable to slip. On the morning of the accident he said to Fulton, "You'll have to look out; this country here is very rotten, and there is sure to be a slip sooner or later." Fulton said, "Yes, it is rotten." He said this to Fulton as he would have said it to any of his mates.
Matthew Blair, inspector of the Nihotupu water supply works, said he had repeatedly warned Mr Fulton to be careful on the treacherous nature of the ground on the locality of the No. 12 contract, and he promised to do so. This would not imply anything in the nature of employing a look-out man. it was not usual to employ a look-out man in such work.
By Mr Cotter: When he said "warned," he meant that he drew Mr Fulton's attention to the state of the country.
After a short deliberation the jury returned a verdict of "Accidental Death."
Mr T. Cotter was present on behalf of the City Council.
paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19010622.2.42
The City Council has received a claim from Mr. Smythe, father of the young man, William H. Smythe, killed by the fall of earth at the Nihotapu reservoir, for £400 compensation. The matter was last night referred to the Legal Committee. The claim is only a formal one, as the man had been insured by the contractor.
paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19010628.2.52
A case of considerable importance, as being the first claim heard in Auckland (and probably in New Zealand) under the Workers' Compensation for Accidents Act, 1900, is to be heard by the Arbitration Court in Auckland shortly. A case for arbitration was lodged yesterday with the Clerk of Awards by William G. Smythe, father of the young man who was killed at the Nihotapu water-works on June 20 last. The work was being carried out for the City Council by the late Hugh Fulton, who was killed in the landslip with Smythe. The claim is for £400, made by W. G. Smythe, on his own behalf and on behalf of a daughter, Henrietta Smythe. The respondents are Mrs. Fulton (widow of Smythe's employer), of Kaukapakapa, and Henrietta Smythe already mentioned, the latter being joined as respondent only on account of a question arising as to her claim as a plaintiff. The claim sets forth that the late W. G. Smythe, during the term of his employment by the deceased, earned an average weekly wage of £2 8/7, and that his father and sister were wholly dependent on his earnings at the time of his death. The claimants ask for the £400 claimed to be apportioned, £300 to the father and £100 to the daughter. The president of the Court (Mr. Justice Cooper) will shortly fix a day for the hearing of the case. Intimations of the claim have been served on Mrs. Fulton and on the City Council. The Act gives leave to the parties concerned to employ lawyers in the case.
paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19010903.2.29
ARBITRATION COURT.
CLAIM FOR COMPENSATION.
THE SMYTHE CASE SETTLED.
The Court of Arbitration, consisting of Mr Justice Cooper and Messrs Brown and Slator, assessors, sat at the Supreme Court this morning, in order to deal with the claim for compensation, Smythe v. Fulton, under the Workers' Compensation Act, 1900. In this case, William Gough Smythe and Henrietta Smythe, as dependants of the late William Smythe, junior, accidentally killed in June last while working on Hugh Fulton's waterworks contract at Nihotupu, made a claim upon the respondent, Maria Fulton (the contractor's widow) for compensation, and asked the Arbitration Court to fix the amount. The amount claimed was £400.
Mr J. W. Stewart appeared for the claimants, Mr C. J. Parr for the respondent (Mrs Fulton), and Mr Thos. Cotter for the City Council (which body was also included in the respondents cited).
Mr Stewart said that £163 16/ had been paid into Court by Mrs Fulton, and since that he had had a conference with Mr Parr, who had now paid into Court an additional £41 4/, making a total of £205. This amount had been accepted by the claimants.
Mr Parr said Mrs Fulton, the widow of the deceased employer, would not have to pay the money. The risk was covered by the New Zealand Accident Co., and the amount was paid over this morning.
His Honor made an order that the money paid in be paid over by the Clerk of Awards to William and Henrietta Smythe.
This is the first claim of the kind yet brought before the Court in Auckland, and also, it is stated, the first in the colony.
paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19010930.2.58
Plot 62: William Smythe (20) 20/6/1901 – Labourer – Fall of earth
unmarked grave
DEATHS
SMYTHE.—On June 19th, at Nihotapu, by a fall of earth. William, son of William G. Smythe, of Waitakerei, aged 20 years.
The funeral will take place to-morrow (Sunday) at Waikumete, at 3.30 p.m. Friends please accept this intimation.
My best memories
My favorite parking spot at Kaitarakihi Road.
Parau Dam - Lower Nihotupu Reservoir.
Huia Road - Huia Point Lookout Road (Junction)
Waitākere Ranges are a chain of hills about 15 miles west of central Auckland in the Auckland Region, running approximately 16 miles from north to south. The ranges and surrounding areas were traditionally known to local Māori as Te Wao Nui o Tiriwa (The Great Forest of Tiriwa). It is under the jurisdiction of the Auckland Council. The ranges are covered in native forest, most of which is in the process of regeneration since extensive logging and farming in the mid–late 19th and early 20th centuries. In 1894 a group led by Sir Algernon Thomas (the first professor of natural sciences at Auckland University College, now the University of Auckland) persuaded the Auckland City Council to preserve 3,500 acres in the Nihotupu area of the ranges as a bush reserve. In 1895 the national Government vested the land, and several other smaller areas of the ranges, in the City Council as "reserves for the conservation of native flora and fauna". The Waitakere Ranges Regional Park now contains about 39,500 acres; the area is also protected under the Waitakere Ranges Heritage Area Act 2008
Just checking . . .
With water restrictions in Australian cities and a fine summer in Auckland, we checked water levels of our local reservoir. It's full and overflowing!
VERDICT OF SUICIDE
DEPRESSION THROUGH ILLNESS
A verdict that deceased committed suicide while in a state of great depression owing to continued ill-health, was returned by the coroner, Mr. F. K. Hunt, S.M., at an inquest yesterday into the death of William Nathaniel Addington Bendall, aged 61. He was found shot at his home on the West Coast Road, Nihotupu, on Thursday afternoon.
A sister of deceased, said her brother had been suffering from an incurable disease for some years. Deceased left intimating his intention of committing suicide.
paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19330211.2.168
MR. W. N. A. BENDALL.
The death occurred recently of a highly respected resident of Nihotupu Mr. W. N. A. Bendall, at the age of 81 years. Mr. Bendall saw service on the Western Front with the 15th North Auckland Regiment, 2nd A.I.B., and was in the Pasechendaele engagement, being invalided home in 1918. The interment at the Waikumete Cemetery was attended by representatives of the Western Suburbs R.S.A. Among the wreaths was one from the Western Suburbs R.S.A., and a poppy was placed on the coffin by each of the ex-soldiers present.
paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19330218.2.34
View William’s military personnel file on line:
ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/delivery/DeliveryManagerServle...
View and/or contribute to William’s profile on the Auckland War Memorial Museum Cenotaph data base:
www.aucklandmuseum.com/war-memorial/online-cenotaph/recor...
Plot 2: Mary Bendall – Widow – Inflamation of brain
John Whittaker Bendall – Settler
Plot 2-4: Alice Mary Bendall – Miss
Fanny Lillian Hannah Bendall
Plot 4: William Nathaniel Bendall – Labourer
Edward James Paget Bendall (80) 1950 – Court Foreman
38332Pte
W. N. A. BENDALL
Auckland Regt.
Died 9-2-1933
N.Z.E.F
aged 61.
In Loving Memory of
LILLIAN
beloved wife of
Edward BENDALL
died May 30th 1948
aged 69 years
Also EDWARD
beloved husband of
Lillian
died 5th July 1950
aged 81 years
In Loving Memory of
ALICE MARY BENDALL
died 1st Aug. 1943
aged 79.
Forever with the Lord.
In Loving Memory of
MARY BENDALL
died August 8th 1896.
aged 60 years.
Also JOHN
beloved son of the above
died June 5th 1936.
aged 65 years.
''Until the day break
And the shadows flee away.''
DEATHS
BENDALL.—On August 8, 1896, at her residence, Waikomiti, after a short illness, Mary, relict of the late James Bendall. surgeon, of Creech, Somerset, England.-Somerset and Wiltshire papers please copy.
paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS18960903.2.51.3
BENDALL. —On February 9, at West Coast Road, Nihotupu, William, dearly loved brother of Alice Edward and, John Bendall. The funeral will leave the above address for Waikumete Cemetery, to-morrow (Saturday), at 2 p.m.
paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19330210.2.4
BENDALL. —On June 5, at his late residence, West Coast Road, Nihotupu (suddenly), John, dearly beloved brother of Alice and Edward Bendall. Funeral will leave his late residence at 1.30 p.m. to-morrow (Sunday) for Waikumete Cemetery.
paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19360606.2.6
BENDALL.—On August 11, 1943, at her residence, 433a Manukau Road, Epsom, Alice Mary beloved sister of E. Bendall, and loved aunt of Ray Bendall and Mrs. Walter Parker Funeral will leave the above address at 3.30 p.m. to-day (Thursday), for Waikumete Cemetery. No flowers by request.
paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19430812.2.2.4
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Whilst walking the Nihotupu tramline, the path follows the large diameter water pipeline from a dam. In situ is a large cast iron valve casing, manufactured by Blakeborough Valves of Brighouse, Yorkshire.
Although the inards of the valve had been stripped out, the casing was used as an auto vent for the pipework.
A custom designed and built train that runs on a diesel engine. It runs along the narrow gauge track that travels from Jacobson's depot to the Upper Nihotupu dam. I added the sepia toning because even though this isn't the same train that was used by the pioneers cutting their way through the bush and grinding through rock to make the tunnels, it was put together with a similar kind of spirit. One of exploration and getting the job done.
Read more on my blog. (there's also a picture of some Cave Weta's)
Plot 133: John William Farrand (52) 1923 – Farmer
Emma Margaret Brown
In
Loving Memory
of
JOHN WILLIAM FARRAND
Beloved husband of Emma M. Farrand,
who died 20th Dec 1923
aged 51 years
and with the morn that angel face
smile, which I have loved long since and
and lost awhile.
Also his loved wife
EMMA MARGARET
died 15th Aug. 1944
aged 67 years
DEATHS.
FARRAND.—On December 20, at Nihotupu, late of Papatoetoe, John William, the beloved husband of Emma Margaret Farrand, and eldest son of the late George and Mary Farrand, in his 52nd year.
Funeral will leave Nihotupu at 2.30 p.m., at Glen Eden Cemetery at 3 p.m., to-day (Saturday), December 22, Friends please accept this intimation. No mourning, by request.
paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19231222.2.2.6
BROWN.—On August 15, 1944, Emma Margaret, dearly-beloved wife of William Brown, Glen Avenue, Papatoetoe Interred Wednesday, August 10.
paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19440817.2.5
Link to closer image of headstone:
www.flickr.com/photos/discoverwaikumetecemetery/513136106...
From the vantage point of the Arataki Visitor Center we see the Lower Nihotupu Reservoir a/k/a Lower Nihotupu Dam, one of five reservoirs built between 1945 and 1948 in the Waitakere Ranges that supply water to Auckland and just beyond the Reservoir is Paruroa (Big Muddy Creek) in Manukau Harbour / From the vantage point of the Arataki Visitor Center we see the Lower Nihotupu Reservoir a/k/a Lower Nihotupu Dam, one of five reservoirs built between 1945 and 1948 in the Waitakere Ranges that supply water to Auckland and just beyond the Reservoir is Paruroa (Big Muddy Creek) in Manukau Harbour / Waitakere Ranges are a chain of hills about 15 miles west of central Auckland in the Auckland Region, running approximately 16 miles from north to south. The ranges and surrounding areas were traditionally known to local Māori as Te Wao Nui o Tiriwa (The Great Forest of Tiriwa). It is under the jurisdiction of the Auckland Council. The ranges are covered in native forest, most of which is in the process of regeneration since extensive logging and farming in the mid–late 19th and early 20th centuries. In 1894 a group led by Sir Algernon Thomas (the first professor of natural sciences at Auckland University College, now the University of Auckland) persuaded the Auckland City Council to preserve 3,500 acres in the Nihotupu area of the ranges as a bush reserve. In 1895 the national Government vested the land, and several other smaller areas of the ranges, in the City Council as "reserves for the conservation of native flora and fauna". The Waitakere Ranges Regional Park now contains about 39,500 acres; the area is also protected under the Waitakere Ranges Heritage Area Act 2008
Plot 3a: Edward Valentine Warmington* cross fallen
Elizabeth Eleanor Warmington (70) 1942
In Loving Memory Of
EDWARD VALENTINE WARMINGTON
A faithful soldier of Christ
who entered into rest 17th July 1941
aged 85 years.
Also his beloved wife
ELIZABETH ELEANOR
who entered into rest 30th Dec. 1942
…. years
DEATHS.
WARMINGTON.—On July 17, at Auckland, Edward Valentine, beloved husband of Elinor Warmington, of Nihotupu; in his 86th year. At rest. Interred at Glen Eden.
paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19410721.2.4
WARMINGTON.—On December 30, 1942, at Nihotupu, Elizabeth Eleanor, wife of the late Edward V. Warmington, and beloved sister of Miss Ronaldson and Mrs, Edward Wayne, of Nihotupu, via Glen Eden. Funeral service at St. Michael's, Henderson, at 11 a.m. to-day (Thursday), Flowers to W. H. Tongue and Son, Undertaker.
Nihotupu Dam in the Waitakere Ranges on the way to Cornwallis beach. It is full now but a few years ago, during a severe drought, the water level was down to a mere channel in the middle.
Looking down onto the canopy of trees heading towards the Nihotupu Reservoir. Foliage showing off a wonderfully range of greens and textures.
Silver Fern (Cyathea dealbata) a/k/a silver tree-fern or ponga from Māori kaponga or ponga, is a species of medium-sized tree fern, endemic to New Zealand. The fern is usually recognizable by the silver-white color of the under-surface of mature fronds. Silver fern is New Zealand’s national emblem and appears on its coat of arms. Some alternative flags for New Zealand, such as the silver fern flag (an unofficial flag of New Zealand), utilize the fern. The official proposal of the New Zealand flag referendums of 2015–16 featured the silver fern. The silver fern is also used extensively within politics and printed material, such as the logo of the New Zealand Labour Party / Waitākere Ranges are a chain of hills about 15 miles west of central Auckland in the Auckland Region, running approximately 16 miles from north to south. The ranges and surrounding areas were traditionally known to local Māori as Te Wao Nui o Tiriwa (The Great Forest of Tiriwa). It is under the jurisdiction of the Auckland Council. The ranges are covered in native forest, most of which is in the process of regeneration since extensive logging and farming in the mid–late 19th and early 20th centuries. In 1894 a group led by Sir Algernon Thomas (the first professor of natural sciences at Auckland University College, now the University of Auckland) persuaded the Auckland City Council to preserve 3,500 acres in the Nihotupu area of the ranges as a bush reserve. In 1895 the national Government vested the land, and several other smaller areas of the ranges, in the City Council as "reserves for the conservation of native flora and fauna". The Waitakere Ranges Regional Park now contains about 39,500 acres; the area is also protected under the Waitakere Ranges Heritage Area Act 2008
One of the three water catchment dams in the Waitakere Ranges that supply water to the west of Auckland.
At the Arataki Visitor Centre looking south east over the Nihotupu Reservoir with Manukau Harbour in the distance. The trees are wonderful and represent a mix of regenerating and native bush including kauri, rimu, kahikatea as well as numerous ferns and palms.
7 image stitch to get the panoramic view.
I went on this shoot with the intention of getting some images for a triptych, (no idea what images, just some for a tripytch) so this was sort of planned..... I also went to play with a borrowed IR filter, but that did not go so well :)
My shadow on the Nihotupu Stream.
Images pretty much straight from camera, cropped. Triptych created with an action.