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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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Glentunnel Library

Badge from John Hore Fan Club

Badge of Black Diamond Football Club

South Malvern Cemetery

Glentunnel Pottery Brickworks 1905

Hurst Seager-designed tile and coloured bricks

Homebush Pottery

Cottage on Victoria Street

Glentunnel store

Glentunnel miner's cottage

Glentunnel cottage

Glentunnel railway cottage

Glentunnel cottage

Glentunnel Museum

Glentunnel Library

Engine clearing snow in Glentunnel

Workmen at Glentunnel

Blacksmith's shop at Glentunnel

Person

Private Henry Daniel Blane Affleck

Private Samuel Davis Weastell

Private Arthur Nicol

Lance Corporal Thomas Brown

Rifleman William Charles Bisphan

Private Walter Townsend Anstiss

Narrative

Pounamu

Homebush Brick, Pipe, Terra-Cotta and Pottery Works

Publication

Glentunnel Brick, Tile, Terra-cotta and Pottery Works Catalogue

Collection

Kā kōhatu o Waikirikiri: Selwyn rocks, 2021

Map

Map of Malvern County

Connections

NarrativeHomebush Brick, Pipe, Terra-Cotta and Pottery WorksMore InformationWalk the Glentunnel Township Trail! Last edited by: Sarah Davy

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