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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]

Akitio — Armstrong, Francis,

Akitio.

Armstrong, Francis, Sheepfarmer, “Glenora Estate,” Akitio. This fine run of 34,000 acres, which has a large frontage to the seaboard and the Akitio River, was originally taken up by the late Sir Donald McLean. The station was purchased in 1876 by the late Mr. James Armstrong, father of the present owner, and great improvements have been effected, including the erection of a splendid homestead and substantial out-buildings. A large flock of crossbred sheep depastures on the property, as well as a fine herd of some 1300 shorthorn cattle. Mr. Armstrong pays great attention to stock breeding, and has some very fine stud animals on the property. He is the eldest son of the late proprietor, and was born at Fowler's Bay, South Australia, in 1870. At the age of six years he arrived in New Zealand with his parents, and was educated at Nelson College. After two years on Bollands Station he came to Glenora, where he grew with the place which is now so ably managed by him. He is chairman of the Akitio Road Board, and takes great interest in sport, being vice-president of the Herbertville Racing Club. In 1894 Mr. Armstrong was married to Miss Speedy, and has two daughters.