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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Otago & Southland Provincial Districts]

Ngapara

page 492

Ngapara , A rich pastoral and agricultural district, is reputed to be one of the best wheat growing places in New Zealand. It is the terminal station of the Oamaru-Ngapara branch line of railway, is seventeen miles from Oamaru, and stands 430 feet above the sea. The settlement of Ngapara is in the Waiareka riding of the Waitaki county and in the Oamaru electorate, while that portion of the district known as the Tables is in the Awamoko riding of the same county. In March, 1901, the population of the township and Tables was 232. One mile nearer Oamaru there is a flag station named Queen's Flat, which has a population of twenty-five. The business of the postal and telegraph department is conducted at the local railway station. In addition to the industries of agriculture and stock raising, Ngapara has a fine modern flour mill, a coalmine from which very good lignite is delivered, and a creamery. It also has two hotels, a general store and bakery, and other places of business. There is a Presbyterian church and schoolroom, Athenaeum hall and library, and Masonic and Oddfellows' Lodges. Volunteering is represented by the Ngapara Defence Rifle Club. There is a police station in the village, and cattle yards, at which there are monthly sales. The climate of Ngapara. is known for its dry and bracing qualities.