Alford Forest
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43°36′01″S 171°30′22″E / 43.600284°S 171.506081°E / -43.600284; 171.506081
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Alford Forest
Alford Forest is a location in Ashburton District, Canterbury, New Zealand.[1]
Alford Forest was named after Lord Alford, a member of the Canterbury Association.[2]
In 1883, stones found in Alford Forest were identified as diamonds, leading to a brief "diamond rush" in the area, but the "diamonds" were eventually shown to be worthless crystals.[3][4]
Geography
Alford Forest is located in the Canterbury region of the South Island and is surrounded by stunning mountain ranges, including the Southern Alps.[5]
References
- ^ Wises.co.nz
- ^ Rickard, L. S. (1928). Historic Place Names of New Zealand. Cadsonbury Publications. p. 44. ISBN 9780958339056.
- ^ John Wilson. "Canterbury region – Geology", Te Ara: The Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 17 May 2011 (accessed 2012-08-24).
- ^ The Australian handbook (incorporating New Zealand, Fiji, and New Guinea) (Gordon and Gotch, 1888), Vol. 19, p. 475. Excerpts available at Google Books.
- ^ "Alford Forest: Unveiling the Untamed Beauty of a Kiwi Gem - New Zealand Govt".
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Ashburton District, New Zealand
Seat: Ashburton
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