Alton, New Zealand
| Alton | |
|---|---|
  Alton | |
| Coordinates: 39°39′55″S 174°26′47″E / 39.66528°S 174.44639°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Taranaki |
| District | South Taranaki District |
Alton is a small rural community in south Taranaki, in the western North Island of New Zealand. It is located between the towns of Hawera and Patea.
Further reading
General historical works
- "Alton School and district jubilee, 1981: 15th, 16th and 17th May". Alton, [N.Z.] ; New Plymouth, [N.Z.]: Alton School and District Centennial Committee ; Taranaki Newspapers. 1981.
Business history
- Plans for extensions to both the Alton Dairy Factory and the Alton Cheese Factory (dated 1918) are housed at "Puke Ariki". in New Plymouth. See "Alton Dairy Company (ARC2003-1092)". Retrieved 2008-01-29. This dairy company began production in 1909, and closed upon merging with Kiwi Co-operative Dairies (in Hawera) in 1984.
Churches
Anglican
- Architectural plans for the church building in Alton (dating from 1936) are housed at "Puke Ariki". in New Plymouth. See "Church of England, Alton (ARC2004-354)". Retrieved 2008-01-29.
Schools
- "Alton School and district jubilee, 1981: 15th, 16th and 17th May". Alton, [N.Z.] ; New Plymouth, [N.Z.]: Alton School and District Centennial Committee ; Taranaki Newspapers. 1981.
- "School register index: Manutahi 1880-1985: Mokoia 1904-1984: Hurleyville 1892-1985: Kakaramea 1880-1985". n.p.: n.p. n.d.
- Nevil M. Hislop (1956). "Alton School: 75th anniversary: souvenir booklet: jubilee, 11th-13th May 1956". Alton, [N.Z.] ; Hawera, [N.Z.]: Alton School and District Centennial Committee ; Hawera Star.
Coordinates: 39°40′S 174°27′E / 39.667°S 174.450°E