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

Ranfurly

Ranfurly , A small township in the Eweburn district, came into existence with the advent of the Otago Central railway. For some time it was the terminus of that line, and the railway station is eighty-five miles north-west from Dunedin. Ranfurly, which is named after a former Governor of the colony, is the centre of a large pastoral and agricultural district, on the Maniototo Plains, and is connected by a coach service with Naseby, the county town. The Government have established a state nursery at Ranfurly for raising trees for plantations. A large Roman Catholic church is the only ecclesiastical building, but Presbyterian services are held in the Eweburn school. Ranfurly has a hotel, a public hall, and stores.