Postal Routes and Services




Aug. 8.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 2421

  1. Burke’s Pass Post-office, Grampians, Gray’s Hills, Haldon, and Black Forest Stations (delivering correspondence), weekly.
  2. Cave to Cannington and Motukaika, twice weekly; also Fenn’s (delivering correspondence), weekly.
  3. Fairlie, Waikarua, and Ashwick Flat (rural delivery), twice weekly. (Alternative to No. 5.)
  4. Fairlie, Waikarua, and Ashwick Flat (rural delivery), once weekly. (Alternative to No. 4.)
  5. Fairlie and Raincliff (rural delivery through Raincliff district, going via Middle Valley and returning via Cattle Valley), twice weekly.
  6. Geraldine and Orari, four times daily.
  7. Geraldine, Orari Bridge, and Woodbury, daily.
  8. Geraldine, Pleasant Valley, Te Moana, Gapes Valley, Wahimomona, Kakahu Bush, Kakahu School, and Hilton (by horse and trap), thrice weekly. (Alternative to Nos. 9A and 19.)
    9A. Geraldine, Pleasant Valley, and Te Moana (by horse and trap), thrice weekly. (Alternative to Nos. 9 and 19.)
  9. Glenavy, Ikawai, and Elephant Hill, returning by Middle Road (delivering correspondence), twice weekly.
  10. Glenavy and Waikakahi, via Pike’s Point Road, and returning by Dog-kennel Road (delivering correspondence), twice weekly.
  11. Makikihi and Hunter, daily.
  12. Orari, Belfield, Rangitata, Rangitata Island, and Orton (delivering correspondence), thrice weekly.
  13. Otaio and Kohika, going via Lower Kohika Road and returning via Upper Kohika Road (delivering and collecting correspondence), twice weekly.
  14. Peel Forest, Arundel, and Rangitata (delivering correspondence), thrice weekly.
  15. Pleasant Point, Hazelburn, and Raincliff Station (delivering correspondence through Totara Valley), thrice weekly.
  16. St. Andrew’s and Bluecliffs, returning via Lyalldale delivering correspondence), thrice weekly.
  17. Temuka Post-office and Railway-station, as required.
  18. Temuka, Rangatira Valley, Waitohi Flat, Upper Waitohi Flat, Kakahu School, Kakahu Bush, Wahimomona, Gapes Valley, and Hilton (by motorcycle; delivering correspondence), daily. (Alternative to Nos. 9, 19A, and 19B.)
    19A. Temuka, Rangatira Valley, Waitohi Flat, and Upper Waitohi Flat (by horse and trap), thrice weekly. (Alternative to No. 19.)
    19B. Temuka and Hilton (by horse and trap), thrice weekly. (Alternative to No. 19.)
  19. Temuka and Seadown (by motor-cycle), daily. (Alternative to No. 20A.)
    20A. Temuka and Seadown (by horse and trap), four times weekly. (Alternative to No. 20.)
  20. Temuka, Orakipaoa, Ohape, Clandeboye, and Orton, returning by Factory Road (by motor-cycle; delivering correspondence), daily. (Alternative to No. 21A.)
    21A. Temuka, Orakipaoa, Ohape, and Clandeboye, returning by Factory Road (by horse and trap; delivering correspondence), thrice weekly. (Alternative to No. 21.)
  21. Timaru Post-office and Railway-station, Post-office and Vessels at Wharf, also distribution of bags of newspapers for letter-carriers, as required.
  22. Timaru Post-office, clearing receiving-boxes, twice daily.
  23. Timaru Post-office, delivery of parcels within boundary of letter-carriers’ delivery, at per parcel, daily.
  24. Timaru, Fairview, Claremont, Southburn, Pareora West, Otipua, and Salisbury (delivering correspondence), daily.
  25. Timaru and Gleniti, twice daily.
  26. Timaru Post-office, via Grant’s and Page’s Roads, by Hadlow to Tycho Flat School, then back by Rolling Ridges, Rosewill School, past Harper’s, Davie’s, Kelland’s, and Lindsay’s Corner to Timaru Post-office (delivering correspondence), daily.
  27. Waihao Downs, Waihaorunga, and Pentland Hills (delivering correspondence), thrice weekly.
  28. Waihao Downs and Grassy Hills (delivering correspondence), thrice weekly.
  29. Waimate Post-office and Railway-station, as required.
    31.* Waimate, Arno, Waihao Forks, and Waihao Downs, daily.
  30. Waimate and Waiariari, thrice weekly. (Alternative to No. 32A.)
    32A. Waimate and Waiariari, twice weekly. (Alternative to No. 32.)
  31. Waitawa Railway-station and Kerry Town, daily.
  32. Woodbury and Orari Gorge Station (delivering correspondence), daily.

POSTAL DISTRICT OF OAMARU.

  1. Hakataramea, Station Creek, Rocky Point (Kowhatu), and Dip Creek (Kaukau): Hakataramea–Station Creek, thrice weekly; Hakataramea–Rocky Point, twice weekly; Hakataramea–Dip Creek, once weekly. (Delivering correspondence where practicable.)
  2. Kokoamo and Borton’s Siding (delivering correspondence where practicable), once daily.
    3.¶ Kurow, Wharekuri, and Omarama (delivering correspondence where practicable), twice weekly.
  3. Livingstone, Maerewhenua, and Tokarahi, four times weekly.
  4. Maheno, Incholme, and Kauru Hill, three times weekly. (Alternative to No. 6.)
  5. Maheno, Incholme, and Kauru Hill (rural delivery), three times weekly. (Alternative to No. 5.)
  6. Maheno and Kakanui, daily.
  7. Oamaru Post-office, Railway-station, and Breakwater, as required.
    9.¶ Omarama, Benmore Station, and Lake Pukaki (1st November to 30th April), once weekly.

POSTAL DISTRICT OF DUNEDIN.

  1. Abbotsford and Fairfield, daily; Fairfield and Saddle Hill, thrice weekly.
  2. Alexandra South Post-office and Railway-station, as required.
  3. Auripo, Poolburn, and Moa Creek, thrice weekly. (Alternative to No. 68.)
  4. Balclutha Post-office and Railway-station, as required.
  5. Balclutha, Stony Creek, Bishop’s, Hillend, Awamangu, Pukeawa, and Pukepito, thrice weekly. (Alternative to Nos. 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10.)
  6. Balclutha, Stony Creek, Bishop’s, Hillend, Pukema, Ururua, Awamangu, Pukepito, and Pukeawa, thrice weekly. (Alternative to Nos. 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 42, 86, and 96.)
  7. Balclutha, Stony Creek, Bishop’s, Hillend, and Awamangu, thrice weekly. (Alternative to Nos. 5, 6, 8, 9, and 10.)
  8. Balclutha, Stony Creek, Bishop’s, Hillend, Pukema, Ururua, and Awamangu, thrice weekly. (Alternative to Nos. 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 42, 86, and 96.)
  9. Balclutha, Pukepito, Pukeawa, Greenfield, and Clydevale, daily. (Alternative to Nos. 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 103, 104, and 107.)
  10. Balclutha, Pukepito, Pukeawa, Greenfield, and Clydevale, thrice weekly. (Alternative to Nos. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 103, 104, and 107.)
  11. Balclutha and Te Houka, twice weekly.
  12. Bannockburn and Nevis, twice weekly 1st October to 31st May, weekly 1st June to 30th September.
  13. Beck’s and Lauder, thrice weekly.
  14. Clinton and Popotunoa (rural delivery), weekly.
  15. Clyde (or Alexandra South) and Earnscleugh, thrice weekly. (Alternative to No. 15A.)
    15A. Clyde (or Alexandra South) and Earnscleugh, daily in summer, and thrice weekly in winter. (Alternative to No. 15.)
  16. Clyde, Waenga, and Cromwell (by coach), daily. (Alternative to No. 17.)
  17. Clyde, Waenga, and Cromwell (by motor-car), daily. (Alternative to No. 16.)
  18. Cromwell and Bannockburn, daily.
  19. Cromwell, Lowburn Ferry, Bendigo, Lindis Crossing, and Tarras, twice weekly. (Alternative to No. 20.)
  20. Cromwell, Lowburn Ferry, Bendigo, Lindis Crossing, and Tarras, thrice weekly. (Alternative to No. 19.)
    21.§|| Cromwell, Lowburn Ferry, Queensbury, Luggate, Hawea Flat, Albert Town, and Pembroke (by coach), thrice weekly. (Alternative to No. 22.)
    22.§|| Cromwell, Lowburn Ferry, Queensbury, Luggate, Hawea Flat, Albert Town, and Pembroke (by motor-car), thrice weekly. (Alternative to No. 21.)
    23.§|| Cromwell, Kawarau Gorge, Waitiri, Gibbston, Arrowtown, Lower Shotover, Frankton, and Queenstown (by coach), thrice weekly. (Alternative to No. 24.)
    24.§|| Cromwell, Kawarau Gorge, Waitiri, Gibbston, Arrowtown, Lower Shotover, Frankton, and Queenstown (by motor-car), thrice weekly. (Alternative to No. 23.)
  21. Dunback and Stoneburn, twice weekly.
  22. Dunedin Chief Post-office, Railway-station, and Wharves; also supplying horse and vehicle for letter-carrier, North-east Valley; supplying horses and vehicles, with drivers, for conveyance of officers of the Department clearing city and suburban letter boxes and receivers; delivery of letter-carriers’ bags, and delivery of parcels in the city and suburbs within a radius of four miles of the


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🚂 Timaru Postal District Mail Routes (continued from previous page)

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🚂 Oamaru Postal District Mail Routes

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🚂 Dunedin Postal District Mail Routes

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