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Burnett's Face, Denniston
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DescriptionSettlement at Burnett's Face started in 1886, the last resident leaving in 1956. The name alludes to the face of coal, outcropping on the sides of the gully. James Burnett first surveyed this coal seam in 1863 which is why it bears his name.
In 1901 the official population was 212 and the settlement took great pride in its self sufficiency. There were 2 hotels, a bakery, 3 general stores, a butchery, a fancy goods shop and a public school. Post Office services as well as telephone and banking services were available in one of the general stores.
While Denniston had churches for all denominations, Burnett's Face had only a multi-denominational mission house.
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In 1901 the official population was 212 and the settlement took great pride in its self sufficiency. There were 2 hotels, a bakery, 3 general stores, a butchery, a fancy goods shop and a public school. Post Office services as well as telephone and banking services were available in one of the general stores.
While Denniston had churches for all denominations, Burnett's Face had only a multi-denominational mission house.
Location (city or town)DennistonMap[1] 
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West Coast New Zealand History (7th May 2015). Burnett's Face, Denniston. In Website West Coast New Zealand History. Retrieved 24th Mar 2026 20:09, from https://westcoast.recollect.co.nz/nodes/view/1015