KARORI

New Zealand Times, Volume LI, Issue 12008, 10 December 1924, Page 9 (Supplement)

KARORI

CITY WATER REBERVE PREMIER RESIDENTIAL AREA OF WELLINGTON Karori is one of the most useful and valuable suburbs of tljecity, and was until 1907 >a self-contained, borough, of 'which, ita representative on the City Council, Mr B. G. H, Burn, was once Mayor. As a residential area it has a beauty of surroundings second to none, and its value to the city for water supply purposes is fully recognised by, the Oily Council. : Karori Park is a particularly fine reserve of 64 aores, 20 acres of which have been levelled and are Used for hockey, cricket, and picnic purposes. A fine plantation has been established on the boundaries. The local howling club has a beautiful green and premises which jjre well patronised. The cemetery is just below the top of the hill, and includes the soldiers’ cemetery, wherein are.laid to rest the remains of those whose deaths, have occurred through war disabilities and othey causes while serving the Empire. This enclosure is beautifully kept and cared for, and a special organisation of ladies secures that fresh flowers are continually supplied. , The waterworks reserve is another beauty spot where the native hush grows undisturbed, and the construction of the new pipe line from Orongorongo to the ' reservoir, which, when completed, will ensure a full and. sufficient wafer supply for Wellington for many years to come,'is one of the most important features of this suburb. * The tramway runs ip a point some distance beyond the: Town Hall, and a good service is maintained.' It can be reached via Molesworth street, Mitchelltdwn| or through Kelburn over the the viaduct, faking the inclined tram from liamlbtori quay. Any roqie offers a'delightful walk, and the lair is invigorating.