Historical name for an area off the end of the Petone Esplanade, on the Petone foreshore. Found in Wises Post Office Directory between 1908 (the first year street names were listed for Petone) and 1928. No longer used after 1928.
Sandhills
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Houses destroyed by fire, Sandhills, Petone, August 1911.
Date: August 1911
From: Godber, Albert Percy, 1875-1949 :Collection of albums, prints and negatives
Reference: APG-0567-1/2-G
Description: The ruins of three houses destroyed by fire at Sandhills, Petone. Sandhills was off the end of the Esplanade, on the Petone foreshore. Photograph taken by Albert Percy Godber in August 1911. Original print in Godber Album Vol 110, p 145 (PA1-q-103) Inscriptions: Album page - Fire at Sandhills. Another view of above (i.e. Photograph in Godber album Vol 110, p 145) Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 6.5 x 4.75 inches