User:Johnragla/Dannevirke railway station

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Dannevirke's sewage discharge was the single largest contributor of phosphorus to the upper Manawatu River during low flows. It wasn't complying with consent conditions and in 2011 one of three oxidation ponds was seeping sewage into the river. Regional and District Councils planned to stop it by lining the ponds at a cost of $3.75 million by 2014.[1]

Tamaki-nui-a-rua (Dannevirke) started to grow from a small township in the bush (around 60 houses) with the arrival of the railway in 1884. Three prominent businessmen of the town petitioned the Government Lands Board in 1884 for land to be set aside as a Domain. Suburban Section 12 (an original 40 acre section) of the town was set aside by the Lands Board as the Dannevirke Domain for recreation purposes. A Domain Board under the control of the Waipawa County Council administered it, although a Town Board governed the town from 1885 to 1892. At this time organised sports were played on the Domain but it was mainly grazed and not developed. The Domain Board was incorporated into the Dannevirke Borough Council in 1892.

 In 1911 the Coronation Baths opened on the Domain to commemorate the Kings (George V) coronation in 1910.

 First A&P Show held at the Domain 1910.

 In 1911 the Band Rotunda was completed.

 The first grandstand opened in 1912.

 Extensive amenity plantings established (Redwoods).

 In 1923 the War Memorial was placed in the Domain.

 In 1923 the construction of a playground was started. This playground was replaced in 1999. Camping ground established pre 1936, formally approved in 1940 by the Commissioner of Crown Lands. New amenities block built 1970.

 Wildlife reserve operated in the 1950’s.

 Weather recording site established .

 Scout Hall built and Scout Park usage agreed (not a formal lease) prior to 1970.

 Deer Park formally established 1969 with approval from the Commissioner of Crown Lands.

 Judo Hall relocated onto 29 George Street 1970 (old YHA hostel).

 Fountain built in 1985 (donated).

 Pavillion built inside grandstand (which has been strengthened at some point).

 Boat lake built by Rotary 1970’s. 3.01 ha block may have been purchased for part of this use.

 New playground donated 1999

 Paddling Pool removed 2009.[2]

A water supply from Mangatera was built about 1898.[3]

A cinema opened in 1911.[4]

Service cars were running a Palmerston North-Dannevirke service by 1927[5] and to Napier by 1932.[6] From at least 1935[7] to 1940 a service car ran from Dannevirke via Waione and Pongaroa to Ākitio.[8]

Dannevirke railway station
Dannevirke railway station between reconstruction in 1903 and removal of chimneys in 1911
General information
Coordinates40°12′31″S 176°05′47″E / 40.208475°S 176.096463°E / -40.208475; 176.096463
Elevation207 m (679 ft)
Owned byKiwiRail
Line(s)Palmerston North–Gisborne Line
DistancePalmerston North 55.87 km (34.72 mi)
Tracks3
History
Opened15 December 1884
Closedpassengers 7 October 2001
Rebuilt1958
Previous namesHenderson's Siding until 13 August 1895
Services
Preceding station   Historical railways   Following station
Mangatera
Line open,
station closed
2.63 km (1.63 mi) towards Napier 		  Palmerston North–Gisborne Line
KiwiRail 		  Tapuata
Line open,
station closed
2.43 km (1.51 mi) towards PN

Dannevirke railway station opened as Henderson's Siding on 15 December 1884 and as Dannevirke on 13 June 1887 13/8/1895 – ex Dannevirke. It closed to goods on 31 August 1985 and the last regular passenger train was the Bay Express on 7 October 2001.[9] The 1983 station, 600 metre concrete platform, sidings,[10] 1903 verandah (or canopy)[11] and a passing loop remain.[12]

When the railway reached the district it was first intended to build the station at Tahoraiti (now Tapuata) which was then a busy centre, having a post office, station, store, hotel, soap-factory and coaching stables. At Dannevirke, the siding which had been purchased by Matthew Henderson (H & Wratt timber mill), soon became important, as the Railway Department (NZR) permitted goods to be consigned there and passengers to travel from there. Traffic at the siding soon eclipsed that at Tahoraiti and NZR took by proclamation half the width of Queen Street from Stairs Street to Princess Street and built a station on the Queen Street side of the line.[13]

The verandah has been protected by Category 2 listing 4415 since 28 June 1990.[14] It was one of the first created by George Alexander Troup, following his 1902 promotion as Designing Engineer, which led to the 'age of elegance' in station buildings. Cast-iron pillars support the canopy. Brackets with an ornamental pattern of leaves and fronds, as used in later stations designed by Troup. In 2002 Dannevirke Host Lion's Club restored the canopy. Its corrugated iron was replaced in 2003. Following a petition by local residents, a small, plain station building was moved from the former Tahoraiti terminus to Dannevirke. In 1901 a second petition was presented to parliament, asking for a larger, more convenient building. In 1902 plans for a new building were drawn up and NZR acquired a site opposite the original station, on the town side, in 1903. The building cost £2,800[14] (or £12,000)[15] and was opened on Monday 31 August 1903[16] by the Minister of Railways, Sir Joseph Ward, with local MP, Charles Hall.[17] It was of timber, with a Marseilles tile roof, general and ladies' waiting rooms, luggage and parcels office, booking office, lobby, stationmaster's office, mail, store, porters' and lamp rooms, and canopy. The day of its official opening was declared a half-holiday in Dannevirke and, in his speech at the opening ceremony, the Minister of Railways stressed that the building 'marked the advance of time'. In 1958 and 1983 upgrades were shelved and in 1962 demolition was planned, but delayed to 1983, when a much smaller station building replaced it. Only the canopy was retained. Seven years later the station office was closed. 1911 - Windows and shutters added to mail room windows/booking office. Chimneys removed. 1912 - Four platform seats added.[14] There was a bookstall by 1901,[18] which was enlarged in 1925. 1936 - Alterations to bookstall and parcels office. 1961 - Ambulance building equipped.[14] In 1993 the station building was 'for lease'.[19]

Early settlers split railway sleepers, with a 2 miles long, 10 to 12 feet high row on the road side, so that the town was called “sleepertown”.[20]

a 2nd class stationmaster's house was built by Donald McLeod, a Waipukurau carpenter. Angus McKay built the station buildings

From 1880 Kopua had 2 trains a day.[21] It was shown in 1891 as a flag station, still with 2 trains a day.[22] It didn't appear in 1897 adverts.[23]

By 1896 there was a and a passing loop for wagons. In 1898 the loop was for wagons and further lengthened in 1911 to and 1940 to wagons. Cattle yards were added in and railway houses in and .[24]

1883 Estimate of cost and plan of proposed station building. Contract let for station buildings to Alexander & McFarlane, amount £2710.8.0. 1884 Contract let for station buildings to Alexander & McFarlane,

Wednesday, 16 August 1882 Report on J Martin's offer of land for station at Danevirke.

1884 Proposal for Danevirke station – to be situated at, or near, Henderson's siding. 1885 Re: Henderson's siding at Danevirke. 1887 Application of Henderson & Watt for a private siding at Danevirke. 1887 Application of D McCallum for site for steam engine. 1898 Application by Bradley & Coy for a tramway right at Dannevirke. 1894 Application of Hawkes Bay Timber Coy for siding accommodation at Danevirke. 1939 Application for private siding – Texas Oil Coy (Australasia) Ltd. 1934 Private siding right – Dannevirke Woodware Coy Ltd.[24]

On 8 June 1883 Jay and Haynes took on a £13,615 contract to build the 8+1⁄4 mi (13.3 km) extension south from Matamau to Tahoraite. When they went bankrupt, the work was taken on by the Public Works Department.[25] Dannevirke opened on 1 December 1884, when the 7 mi 43 ch (12.1 km) Matamau to Tahoraiti section extended the line from Napier.[26] Monday, 15 December 1884 Tahoraiti – Matamau opened for traffic.[24]

Monday, 15 December 1884 Station opened as a flag station with a shelter shed and passenger platform. 1885 tracing showing proposed arrangement of station with estimate of £748 for station. By 1887 Stationmaster appointed. Now has a 4th class station building. 1887 buildings to be removed Tahoraiti to Dannevirke. On and from Monday, 13/6/1887, Tahoraiti will be flag station and Dannevirke will be opened as a booking station, with stationmaster. 1887 Post Office operated by Rys Department staff opened. 1891 Third class station with luggage room. 1892 Recommends erection of a verandah at station. 1893 Post Office removed from station. 1898 Postal Department – Provision of a small room for storing mails. 1888 Fourth class station with luggage room. 1890 Additional accommodation required at station – engine shed, coal and water service, and turntable. 1896 3rd class station building, passenger platform, cart approach to platform, goods shed 60ft x 30ft, loading bank, coal accommodation, water service, engine turntable, engine shed, stationmaster's house, urinals. 1900 Proposed station improvements.

The old station was demolished in 1903.[27]

1971 Present station opened year ending 31/3/1904. 1904 special station, goods shed 100ft x 30ft, 1894 1933 Tenders close for the lease of the bookstall. 1943 55 foot 1 inch turntable extended from 50 foot turntable. 1952 DE engines may be turned 1953 The turntable at Dannevirke has not been used to turn engines during the past twelve months. 1959 There is a 55 foot turntable. Earthquake damage on 30/12/1938. 1984 Station building, low level platform, goods shed, loading shelter. 1896 Loop 29 wagons, 1898 Loop 38 wagons, 1904 Loop 74 wagons

1887 Stationmaster's house was shifted from Tahoraite to Danevirke recently. 1892 Proposal to erect a house for locomotive driver. 1922 Houses. 1929 Cottage No A1308. 1948 Dwelling No A986. 1955 1 State house for Rys Department completed.

1890 Mayor, Woodville – resolution passed at a public meeting at Woodville respecting removal of engine shed to Danevirke. Protesting against removal of station buildings from Woodville to Danevirke. 1891 Cost of shifting engine shed from Woodville to Danevirke. 1930 Fire in engine shed. 1947 Fire in engine shed.

Railway station canopy in 2016

1895 The correct mode of spelling this name is Dannevirke with two 'n's, meaning “work of the Danes”. It indicates the building of a bush township by the Scandinavian immigrants who founded it in 1872. The spelling Danevirke although authorised by the Postal Department and largely used in the district by the English population and new-comers, produces a hybrid word, part English, part Danish. Postal Department – we will change the spelling when we have occasion to print the next lot of forms. The Lands & Survey Department, however, perpetuate Danevirke.

1896 Application by Mrs Annie Davis for permission to sell refreshments at station.

1896 78 miles 11 chains from Napier. 1904 33 miles 58 chains from Palmerston North. 1943 33 miles 60 chains from Palmerston North. 1987 53.39km from Palmerston North Junction Points (0.00km).

In 1966 a railcar[28] caught fire near the station and 67 passengers had to complete their journey to Napier by bus.[29]

1988 Tenders called for the sale for removal of goods shed. 1989 Goods shed demolished.[24]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Wastewater | Tararua District Council". www.tararuadc.govt.nz. Retrieved 2021-09-25.
  2. ^ "Dannevirke Domain Reserve Management Plan" (PDF). Tararua District Council. September 2010.
  3. ^ "DANEVIRKE. Hawke's Bay Herald". paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. 19 May 1898. Retrieved 2023-05-02.
  4. ^ "Manawatu Standard". paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. 20 October 1911. Retrieved 2023-05-02.
  5. ^ "Manawatu Times". paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. 20 December 1927. Retrieved 2023-05-02.
  6. ^ "MOTOR SERVICES Hawke's Bay Tribune". paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. 24 February 1932. Retrieved 2023-05-02.
  7. ^ "TRANSPORT AUTHORITY. Pahiatua Herald". paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. 12 September 1935. Retrieved 2023-05-02.
  8. ^ "Manawatu Times". paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. 16 March 1940. Retrieved 2023-05-02.
  9. ^ Names & Opening & Closing Dates of Railway Stations in New Zealand by Juliet Scoble (2012)
  10. ^ "KiwiRail Network Map". kiwirail.maps.arcgis.com. Nov 2018. Retrieved 2021-09-23.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  11. ^ "Dannevirke Railway Station 1993". knowledgebank.org.nz. Retrieved 2023-05-07.
  12. ^ "KiwiRail Network Map". kiwirail.maps.arcgis.com. Nov 2018. Retrieved 2021-10-03.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  13. ^ "Dannevirke Borough Sixtieth Anniversary 1892-1952". knowledgebank.org.nz. Retrieved 2021-09-22.
  14. ^ a b c d "Dannevirke Railway Station Canopy". www.heritage.org.nz. 2015. Retrieved 2021-09-23.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  15. ^ "Dannevirke railway station to be replaced with a new one costing some 12,000 pounds. Auckland Weekly News". DigitalNZ. 1902. Retrieved 2023-05-07.
  16. ^ "Dannevirke Museum". www.facebook.com. 8 January 2016. Retrieved 2023-05-07.
  17. ^ "BANQUET TO MR C. HALL. M.H.R. Hawke's Bay Herald". paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. 2 September 1903. Retrieved 2023-05-07.
  18. ^ "DISTRICT & GENERAL. BUSH ADVOCATE". paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. 21 Sep 1901. Retrieved 2021-09-27.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  19. ^ Wheeler, Thomas S (1994). "All Aboard the Train" (PDF).{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  20. ^ "Railway Station Summary". knowledgebank.org.nz. p. 539. Retrieved 2023-06-26.
  21. ^ "HAWKE'S BAY HERALD". paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. 3 May 1880. Retrieved 2021-09-09.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  22. ^ "WAIPAWA MAIL". paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. 3 Mar 1891. Retrieved 2021-09-17.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  23. ^ "HASTINGS STANDARD". paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. 10 May 1897. Retrieved 2021-09-17.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  24. ^ a b c d "Station Archive". NZR Rolling Stock Lists. Retrieved 10 August 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  25. ^ "IN BANKRUPTCY. WOODVILLE EXAMINER". paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. 16 Sep 1884. Retrieved 2021-09-10.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  26. ^ "PUBLIC WORKS STATEMENT BY THE HON. W. HALL-JONES, MINISTER FOR PUBLIC WORKS 27th SEPTEMBER, 1898". paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. Retrieved 2021-10-07.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  27. ^ "DANNEVIRKE. HAWKE'S BAY HERALD". paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. 13 Jun 1903. Retrieved 2022-06-14.
  28. ^ "Dannevirke Museum". www.facebook.com. 11 April 2017. Retrieved 2023-05-07.
  29. ^ "Rail-car On Fire. Press". paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. 1 December 1966. Retrieved 2023-05-07.


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