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

Windsor

Windsor (or Windsor Junction as the railway flag station is called) is thirteen miles from Oamaru, twelve from Tokarahi and four from Ngapara by rail. The station is 278 feet above sea level, and two trains arrive and depart daily; the terminal stations beyond having each two trains daily on only four days of the week. The village of Windsor lies about half a mile off the main road between Oamaru and Ngapara, and the same road passes the Elderslie, Windsor Park, and Corriedale estates. In 1876 the railway line was extended to Ngapara, and the branch to Tokarahi was opened in 1893. There is a public school at Windsor on the hill overlooking the valley, and Presbyterian church services are conducted, alternately in the mornings and evenings, each Sunday. A creamery adjoins the railway station, and the business of the postal and telegraph department is conducted at the local store. There is also a blacksmith's shop. There are a number of freehold farmers in the vicinity, and portions of the Windsor Park and Elderslie estates are held by settlers who are rapidly developing their properties. The land is rich agricultural soil, with limestone underlying, and has an undulating surface.