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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Canterbury Provincial District]

[Omihi]

Omihi is an agricultural settlement, which dates from the beginning of 1899. The land was a portion of the well-known Glenmark estate, until a number of well-to-do settlers removed from other parts of Canterbury to make their homes in the district. There is a post office with daily mail communication, a convenient accommodation house, and also a public school. Omihi is about eight miles from Waipara, and is in the county of Ashley.

The Omihi Post Office is located at the public school, Omihi. Mails are received and despatched daily by Miss B. Luscombe, who acts as postmistress.

The Omihi Public School was opened in September, 1900. Mr. G. H. Moore, of “Glenmark,” gave the site, which is two acres in extent. The building is of wood and iron, and has accommodation for twenty-four pupils. There are twenty-five names on the roll, and the average attendance is twenty. Miss Frame, teacher in charge, is a daughter of Mr. James Frame, stationmaster at Addington.