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

Kokoamo

Kokoamo is a flourishing district, a portion of which was originally part of the Maerewhenua estate. The land is held mostly under leases in perpetuity, but there are also a considerable number of freeholders. It is a mixture of hill and flat, and is well suited for cropping and the raising of stock. The main road from Oamaru to Kurow passes along the flat, and also the Oamaru-Duntroon-Hakataramea branch line of railway. Borton's is the name of the flag station, which is twenty-four miles from Oamaru, and 354 feet above the level of the sea. There is a telephone bureau adjoining the railway station, and the business of the post office is conducted at the public school on the hill. Kokoamo is in the Awamoko riding of the Waitaki county, and in the electorate of Mount Ida.