The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Auckland Provincial District]
Bay Of Islands County
Bay Of Islands County
is one of the most interesting divisions of the colony, both for its historical reminiscences and for its salubrious climate and natural resources. The area of country under the jurisdiction of the County Council is 826 square miles, and the population is nearly 2600. The ratable value of property is set down at £37,441, and
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there is a general rate of 1d in the £. Members for 1900–1901:—Mr P. McAlester, chairman, and Messrs H. S. Williams, J. A. L. Hall, W. Stewart, J. B. Clarke, H. S. Ludbrook, R. B. B. Willis, and A. W. Edwards. Clerk and treasurer, V. H. Reed; engineer, H. C. Blundell. The County office is at Kawakawa.