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The New Zealand Railways Magazine, Volume 2, Issue 2 (June 1, 1927)

Early New Zealand

Early New Zealand.

Some very interesting documents relative to the early days of rail-roading in New Zealand have been handed to the Railway Board by Mr. D. R. Menzies of Wellington. These papers were in the possession of Mr. Menzies' father from the time when the latter held positions both as Superintendent of Southland and subsequently as a member of the Otago Provincial Council. The records go back as early as 1863, and include estimates of some of the first railway construction in Southland, as well as reports which furnish valuable historical matter.

In the preparation of historical data bearing on the progressive development of the Southland and Otago railways, these records will prove of considerable value. Mr. Menzies' action in handing the papers to the Department is much appreciated, for the documents cover a period in the history of the New Zealand Railways regarding which the Departmental records are but meagre.