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Sheep-washing yards, Longbeach

Sheep-washing yards, Longbeach

In the 19th century the farming locality of Longbeach was a huge run farmed by John Grigg. He ran cattle, sheep and other livestock, grew grain and eventually tried dairy farming. There was even a self-contained village for workers.

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Christchurch City Libraries
Reference: PhotoCD 12, IMG0039

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John Wilson. 'Canterbury places', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 21-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/canterbury-places/17/6