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Glentunnel

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NameGlentunnelDescriptionGlentunnel township has a close historical association with local coalmines, potteries and brickworks of the Glentunnel/South Malvern area. This association, which continued until the 1980s, can still be seen in the brick community buildings including the library and stable, and many of the miners’ cottages are still lived in today.

Glentunnel became a hub of production after Dr von Hasst, the Provincial Geologist for Canterbury, discovered large quantities of fine-grained fire clay in the area. The most notable factory was the Deans family business - Homebush Brick, Tile, Terra-Cotta and Pottery Works.

The township was served by the Whitecliffs railway branch from the November 1875 until its closure in March 1962. The station's platform still remains, and is part of the backyard of a private resident.

Glentunnel used to be known as 'Surveyors Gully' up until 1875. A tunnel constructed to allow access to coal on the northern side of the hill resulted in the change to 'Glentunnel'.

The Glentunnel Domain, an idyllic spot near the beginning of the Selwyn River is a popular camping spot. Geolocation^[1]

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