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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Canterbury Provincial District]

Longbeach

Longbeach received its name on account of its nearness to the long beach which was formerly known as the Ninety Mile Beach. The district has, however, become noted chiefly through the exceptional enterprise, energy, and intelligence, with which the late Mr. John Grigg developed the agricultural resources of his celebrated estate. Longbeach is in the county of Ashburton, and within sixteen miles of the town of Ashburton, with which it is connected by a daily coach service. There is daily postal communication with Christchurch, distant sixty-nine miles. Winslow, eleven miles away, has the nearest telegraph office.