
Clock on the Hill, Alexandra, South Island, New Zealand
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RocketRon47
S 45° 15.363 E 169° 24.184
59G E 374699 N 4987364
Clock on the Hill, Alexandra, New Zealand
Waymark Code: WM5W2C
Location: South Island, New Zealand
Date Posted: 02/18/2009
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The idea for this clock was first put forward by Alexandra Jaycees Incorporated in June 1966.
The clock is 11 metres in diameter and constructed of 6 vertical columns averaging 7.30 metres in length which are supported by concrete foundations.
the mechanism is electrically operated.
At night the clock can be seen up to 8 kilometres away.
The clock was started by the Mayor of Alexandra, Mr K W Blackmore at noon on 14th December 1968.
More information can be found at www.nzsouth.co.nz/centralotago/clock.html