Horsham Downs
Horsham Downs is a locality about 9.5 km north of Hamilton.
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| Coordinates: 37.699°S 175.250°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Waikato |
| District | Waikato District |
| Elevation | 39 m (128 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC+12 (NZST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+13 (NZDT) |
Before 1906, the area was undeveloped, covered with teatree and ferns.[1] After August 1906 sheep and cattle farms were successfully developed.[2]
Education
Horsham Downs School is a co-educational state primary school covering years 1 to 8,[3] with a roll of 391 as of March 2020.[4] The school opened in 1916, and has expanded as the suburbs of Hamilton have expanded northwards.[5]
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See also
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References
- "The Waikato Show". New Zealand Herald. XLV (13798). 10 July 1908. p. 6.
- "Making a Farm, Utilising Cheap Land". New Zealand Herald. XLV (13779). 18 June 1908. p. 7.
- Education Counts: Horsham Downs School
- "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- "Principal's Welcome". Horsham Downs School. Retrieved 26 August 2019.
External links
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