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Alexandra Courthouse Former Alexandra Courthouse, now a registered historic place, Alexandra, South Island, New Zealand.

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Alexandra, town, south-central South Island, New Zealand. It lies at the junction of the Clutha and Manuherikia rivers and is surrounded by three mountain ranges.

Originally known as Lower Dunstan and Manuherikia, the settlement was named Alexandra South in 1863 to commemorate the marriage of the Danish princess Alexandra to Edward, prince of Wales, later King Edward VII. The name was subsequently shortened to Alexandra, and the town was constituted a borough in 1867.

Alluvial gold deposits in the Alexandra area, found in 1862, were mined until 1963. The surrounding countryside supports sheep pastures and fruit orchards; fruit packing is an important seasonal activity. Alexandra lies on rail and road lines to Dunedin (about 120 miles [190 km] southeast) and is also a holiday resort. Pop. (2006) 4,824; (2012 est.) 4,950.

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