New Zealand - Canterbury - Aerial view of Temuka - #4 of 7 - 1985 Temuka - A town on Canterbury Plains - 15 kilometres north of Timaru - 142 km south of Christchurch - Located at the centre of a rich sheep and dairy farming region - At one time it supported wool scouring plants, it had a flour mill and manufactured electric power transmission insulators. - The name Te umu kaha (original spelling) means long-lasting ovens - Temuka was a stop on the Main South Line until passenger services were discontinued. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temuka) --------------------- Image source: LINZ CC-BY 3.0 Sourced from https://retrolens.co.nz/ Date taken: 7/02/1985 Survey Number: SN8472 Copyright: Crown Elevation: 11250 Run Number: E Photo Number: 16 Scale: 5500