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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Canterbury Provincial District]

Hanmer Springs Post And Telegraph Office

Hanmer Springs Post And Telegraph Office, Hanmer. The postal department of this office was established in 1889, at the residence of Mr. Rogers, caretaker of the Springs, and four years later telegraph communication was established between the Springs and Christchurch. In 1901 the present neat and compact building was erected. It is centrally situated, and built on part of an acre section with a well grown plantation surrounding it. The building contains a public office, an office for the postmistress, and a telephone bureau, as well as three comfortable rooms for the use of the resident postmistress. From the 1st of October to the 30th of April, which is a busy season, mails arrive and depart daily, and in the winter months there is a tri-weekly service.