Ashburton

geographical name

river about 400 miles (644 kilometers) long in northwestern Western Australia flowing northwest into the Indian Ocean

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“Ashburton.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Ashburton. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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