Two separate permits were granted by the Borough Council to Hāwera builder, B. A. (Bernard Augustine) Fama in 1925 for the construction of two homes on Town Section 44 - although it is currently unknown which permit relates to 8 Hine Street. 

- The first permit was granted to Fama on 24 March 1925, Fama was the builder, and the estimated construction cost was £1000.

- The second permit was granted to Fama on 24 July 1925, Fama was the builder, and the estimated construction cost was £1000.

The home has been renovated and extended since it was built. 

Related items:

Town Section 44, Taranaki Land Deed Index I3 Page 21. (Archives New Zealand)

Taranaki DP584 Sheet 1 (1893), ICS Pre 300,000 Cadastral Plan Index (Imaged by LINZ)

Taranaki DP3000 Sheet 1 (1911), ICS Pre 300,000 Cadastral Plan Index (Imaged by LINZ)

Taranaki DP4608 Sheet 1 (1925), ICS Pre 300,000 Cadastral Plan Index (Imaged by LINZ)

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