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

Author: Cyclopedia Company Limited

Publication details: The Cyclopedia Company, Limited, 1905, Christchurch

Part of: The Cyclopedia of New Zealand

License: Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 New Zealand Licence

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Weston is only four miles from Oamaru. The main road, which passes through the village, branches off to the Ardgowan settlement on the right, and to Enfield, Elderslie, Windsor Park, and Ngapara on the left. There are two railway stations—Weston and Cormack's, respectively four miles and five miles from Oamaru, and 261 and 280 feet above the level of the sea. The surrounding country is used for dairy and agricultural farming, and a creamcry is in full operation. Another important industry consists in the local stone quarry, from whiich large blceks of beautiful white stone are sawn. Weston is in the Waiareka riding of the Waitaki county, and its population was 237 at the census of 1901. There is a public school and a church, besides stores and hotels.