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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]
The “Tuscan Hills” Estate
The “Tuscan Hills” Estate, in the Makuri Valley, which is the property of Mr. W. J. Birch, of “Erewhon,” Hawkes Bay, and managed by Mr. Bertram Harrison, consists of 3000 acres, 2000 acres of which during the last few years have been felled, burnt and sown with English grasses. It maintains 3500 sheep of the Romney Marsh breed, and about a hundred head of cattle. The villa residence bears the name of “Bungalow House,” and the grounds surrounding it include a fine orchard.