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Forest Fragrance.—A beautiful cluster of the New Zealand forest flower, clematis, photographed on the property of Mr. Perryman at Johnsonville, where it has spread from tree to tree, in a cascade of blossom. —“Dominion” photo.

Dominion

11 October 1932

Another Gorge Accident. Three people were injured when two motor-cars collided in the 'Ngahauranga Gorge last night at the spot where Mr. and Mrs. Cook, of Johnsonville, were killed last April. —Wellington Photographic Works photo

Dominion

22 October 1930

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THE FIRST PASSENGER TRAIN.— A photograph taken at Johnsonville station on Saturday afternoon just after the first passenger-carrying train hod arrived from Wellington. There was a large crowd of local residents present to welcome it.

Dominion

4 July 1938

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Work Commenced on New Highway.—A view at the old Johnsonville brick works, where work was commenced yesterday on the Johnsonville-Khandallah section of the new highway, which is to provide an alternative outlet from Wellington. —“Dominion photo.

Dominion

11 July 1933

Railway Deviation.—A diagram which compares the gradients of the old railway line out. of Wellington via Ngaio and Johnsonville with those of the new line under the hills to Tawa flat. The tunnels are & shown shaded.

Dominion

16 July 1935

Veteran Bowler’s Tourney held on the Wellington green yesterday. Top: Mr. A. Mills (Johnsonville), aged 91 years, the oldest bowler present, sends down the first bowl. The lower picture shows a group of well-known bowlers walking down the green.

Dominion

1 February 1934

Sixtieth Anniversary of Wedding.—Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Retter, who recently celebrated the 60th anniversary of their wedding. Mr. and Mrs. Retter resided at Johnsonville for 36 years, and are at present living at Hastings. Both are 80 years of age.

Dominion

12 September 1930

Fatal Car Smash.—A fatal accident occurred in the Ngahauranga Gorge, near Johnsonville, early on Wednesday evening, when a car capsizing over a bank caused the death of Dr. Robert Lyall Christie. The wrecked car in the gorge yesterday. — “Dominion” photo.

Dominion

15 July 1932

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RELEASING THE FIRST TRAIN.—Mrs. Sullivan, wife of the Minister of Railways, cutting the ribbon to release the first passenger-carrying train on the electrified Johnsonville line. For the purpose she used a pair of gold scissors presented by the contractors who supplied the multiple-units.

Dominion

4 July 1938

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Another view of Johnsonville railway station about fifty years ago.

Evening Post

2 July 1938