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

The Riversdale Railway Station And Post Office

The Riversdale Railway Station And Post Office combined occupies a central position in the settlement. The old building at the back of the stationmaster's house was the first building erected on the Waimea Plains railway, and is now used as a stable and out buildings; and the first services in connection with the Presbyterian church in the district were held in the house now occupied by the stationmaster. The present railway station is built of wood and iron, and contains a ladies' waiting-room, a public lobby, booking offices, and a store-room, and has a separate entrance for the postal department. There is a very large goods shed, and large quantities of grain are sent from the station. As Riversdale is the railway station for the Waikaia district, considerable traffic in connection with that settlement, particularly on account of dredges, is carried on. Four trains daily pass through Riversdale, and the stationmaster is assisted by a cadet, messenger, and porter.