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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Longridge , as a farming settlement in the Hokonui riding of the county of Southland, had a population of 112 at the census of 1901; while Longridge North had a population of 192, and Longridge South 129; these two places being in the Oreti riding of the county of Southland. The district takes its name from a sheep station, which in the early days embraced a very large area of land, including the site of the township of Balfour. The schoolhouse, which is centrally situated in the village of Longridge, is six miles distant from Lumsden, and seven miles from Balfour. The road connecting these places passes over a considerable ridge in hilly country, lying between Longridge and Lumsden. The Longridge settlements are in the Wakatipu electorate, and agricultural and pastoral pursuits are the principal industries. The country varies from undulating to hilly.