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

Author: Cyclopedia Company Limited

Publication details: The Cyclopedia Company, Limited, 1905, Christchurch

Part of: The Cyclopedia of New Zealand

License: Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 New Zealand Licence

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Lumsden Post Office And Railway Station is one of the most important in Southland, being the junction of the Invercargill-Winton and Dunedin-Gore lines. A short branch line runs from Lumsden to Mossburn, a distance of twelve miles, and taps the Mararoa and Western Lakes. The principal exports from Lumsden are wool, grain, rabbits, and dairy produce. The station is well appointed, and contains waiting, refreshment, and reading rooms. It has also an engine shed, stationmaster's residence, and quarters for the employees.