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

Tokonui

Tokonui occupies a picturesque valley, and the hills on both sides page 906 are clothed here and there with beautiful bush. The river running through the district empties itself into the Toetoes harbour, about four miles south of the township of Fortrose. At the census of 1901 Tokonui had a population of 139. The district is in the Toetoes riding of the county of Southland, and in the electorate of Mataura. In November, 1897, the settlers formed a Co-operative Cheese Factory, which has since been continuously in active operation. The public school has been conducted since 1888, and the average attendance in 1904, was twenty-nine. The centre of the settlement is nine miles from Fortrose, six miles from Quarryhills, and eighteen miles from Waikawa. Sawmilling and flaxmilling are carried on in the district. Presbyterian church services are conducted every Sabbath in the local school. There has been a post office in Tokonui since 1884; mails are received by coach from Fortrose on three days in the week, and the return mail is despatched on the ensuing days.