Genealogy – the search for our greatest treasures – our ancestors
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Anderson’s Creamery Romahapa |
LOCATIONS
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Bottle Kilns at Benhar Pottery Works c 1930 |
A GAZETTEER OF SOUTH OTAGO PLACE NAMES
Like all regions, place names in South Otago reflect the lives of the people who lived here, both Maori and Pakeha. Some are descriptive of the land, sea and rivers, some names reflect with nostalgia, the places where people came from, their dreams and aspirations, some remember those of influence and character. As the railway siding sheds and district halls with the name displayed on them disappear and small district schools closed over the years, many of these names have gone from sight and from common use as districts merge and populations shift.
This is an attempt to record those place names, many of which you may find recorded on old documents and publications. We hope this helps you in your search for your South Otago families, where they lived and the lives they led.
Please let us know of any we have missed, or are incorrect
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Any family tree produces some lemons, some nuts, and a few bad apples |
‘Locations’ last updated 6 July 2012
© 2012 NZSG Balclutha Branch (Balclutha Genealogical Society)