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Reefton Courthouse


Another one from our visit to Reefton in early Autumn this year. Built in 1872 it was used during the gold rush to settle disputes, leases and miners rights. It was designed by William Henry Clayton who also was responsible for other court houses around New Zealand. It finally closed in 1972 and now court cases are heard in either Greymouth or Westport. It is now listed as a Historic Place Category 1 building.

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Graham Edwards said…
It's the middle of my night and I'm wide awake because my system is out of synch after my travels. I've just been going back through your posts and getting a lot of pleasure seeing new places and re-visiting some where I have been. Thank you.
30 July 2023 at 15:38
Tigger's Mum said…
F loves Reefton (that whole area of The Coast) the original character of the places still shines through.
30 July 2023 at 19:06
Iris Flavia said…
Nice house. Is it a museum now?
30 July 2023 at 20:15
roentare said…
It has that vintage facade cute and well presented.
30 July 2023 at 20:45
William Kendall said…
It has character.
30 July 2023 at 21:34
local alien said…
A great classic wooden building
30 July 2023 at 22:31
Tom said…
...some old schools here have a similar style.
31 July 2023 at 00:22
Bill said…
Beautiful house and still looking great for its age.
31 July 2023 at 04:01
s.c said…
I see 2 entrances one for the public and one for staff. The detainees certainly came in the back. Nice little courthouse.
31 July 2023 at 22:02
Janice said…
What a neat find!
1 August 2023 at 04:23
Veronica Lee said…
It looks like a story-book house!
How quaint!

Hugs and blessings, Amy
1 August 2023 at 16:24
EricaSta said…
A very nice building. And of course we are near by New Zealand now when the WM is there...

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Have a wonderful week.
Greetings by Heidrun
3 August 2023 at 01:07
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