History of city West Melton Canterbury in photos A small historical reference Geography: Date of foundation: 1864 History: Population: 5 613 Sights: Charlie Read won the National Final along ploughing, 1963 Family afternoon tea at John and Catherine Hill's residence, 1895 Members of the Cricket Club - D. Sinclair (School Principal) in the front row holding the bat, 1896 Panorama of West Melton between 1970 and 1980s School with library at right West Melton Store, 1922 West Melton Store, 1937

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