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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Canterbury Provincial District]

Farmers

Farmers.

Barnes, Charles, Farmer and Agricultural Machinery Proprietor, Cheviot. Mr. Barnes was born in Oxford, England, in 1860, and brought up to farming. He arrived in Lyttelton, by the ship “Waimate,” in 1872, and settled in the Kaiapoi district. For some years he was farming at Kaiapoi Island, and then, having sold his interest there, he secured a section of twenty acres under a leass in perpetuity, near McKenzie township. Mr. Barnes has a complete plant, consisting of a traction engine, and a threshing and chaff-cutting machine; and finds plenty of employment with this in the district. As an Oddfellow, he is attached to the Loyal Kaiapoi Lodge, in which he has been through the chairs. He has served on the McKenzie school committee, and is a member of the Cheviot Settlers' Association. Mr. Barnes was married, in 1882, to a daughter of the late Mr. T. Widdowson, of Kaiapoi, and has three sons and one daughter.

Black, William, Farmer, “Willow Bank,” Cheviot. Mr. Black was born in County Tyrone, Ireland, in 1854, and brought up as a farmer. He came to Port Chalmers in 1879, and was for fourteen years head ploughman for Messrs J. and S. Wilson, at Papakaio, near Oamaru. Mr. Black was among the first of the settlers to arrive at McKenzie, and pitched his tent in December, 1893, on the site of his present farm of 433 acres, which is held under a lease in perpetuity. When Mr. Black went to Cheviot there were no roads, and the land was covered with tussock. Mr. Black's property has been well planted, fenced, and brought to a good state of cultivation, and carries from 800 to 1500 sheep. As a Freemason Mr. Black is a member of Lodge Cheviot, No. 124, New Zealand Constitution. He has been a member of the Spotswood school committee, since 1900. Mr. Black was married, in 1893, to a daughter of Mr. W. Nesbitt, of County Cavan, Ireland, and has had four sons and three daughters. One son has died.

Mr. W. Black.

Mr. W. Black.

Bradley, Louis, Farmer, “Ridgethorpe,” Cheviot. Mr. Bradley is the second son of the late Rev. R. R. Bradley, sometime of Charteris Bay, Banks' Peninsula. He was born in 1861 and was educated privacy, having been deaf and dumb from his birth. Mr. Bradley was brought up to outdoor pursuits, and, in spite of his infirmity, is able to attend to his business. He remained at the old homestead at Charteris Bay till 1900, when he acquired 235 acres under a lease in perpetuity, at Cheviot. Mr. Bradley was married, in 1900, to the only daughter of Mr. T. Shailer, of Christchurch. Mrs Bradley had thirteen years' experience as a teacher in Canterbury, part of the time at Fiemington, and latterly at the Charleris Bay school.

Hughes, photo. Mr. and Mrs L. Bradley.

Hughes, photo.
Mr. and Mrs L. Bradley.

Bowlker, Thomas Arnold, Farmer, Caverhill Village Settlement, Cheviot. Mr. Bowlker was born in 1874, at Hoylake, Cheshire, England, and, when five yeas of age, accompanied his parents to Auckland by the ship “Famenoth.” The family removed to Lyttelton, and Mr. Bowlker was brought up in Christchurch. He took up fifty acres at Cheviot under a lease in perpetuity, in 1895, when the greater part of the land was covered with tussocks and flax. It is now all completely fenced and cleared, and many other improvements have been effected. Mr. Bowlker has played in the Linwood and Cheviot football teams, and is still connected with the Cheviot club.

Butt, Frederick, Farmer, Valley Farm, Cheviot. Mr. Butt was born in St.
Hughes, photo. Mr. F. Butt.

Hughes, photo.
Mr. F. Butt.

Hughes, photo. Mrs F. Butt.

Hughes, photo.
Mrs F. Butt.

page 561 Stephen's parish, Kent, England, in 1861. He gained his first experiences of country life in his native county, and came to Lyttelton by the ship “Hereford,” in 1879. Settling in Kaiapoi, he was employed chiefly in a coal yard until February, 1894, when he removed to Cheviot. His holding, which is nearly twenty-five acres, held under a lease in perpetuity, was in a very rough condition with flax and swamp when he took possession, but he has brought it into a good state of cultivation, having drained, ploughed, and fenced it; and he grows crops, keeps dairy cows, and cures a good deal of bacon. Mr. Butt served as a volunteer for about five years in the Kaiapoi Rifles, and was a member of the Loyal Kaiapoi Lodge of Oddfellows. He served in the Volunteer Fire Brigade an Kaiapoi for nearly nine years, and received the medal and bar for long service. Mr. Butt was married, in 1884, to a daughter of Mr. William Ayres, Kaiapoi, and has one son.
Sheep-Shearing, Cheviot.

Sheep-Shearing, Cheviot.

Bruce, John, Farmer, “Crystal Brook,” Cheviot. Mr. Bruce was born near John o' Groat's, Caithness, Scotland, in May, 1837, and brought up to outdoor work. At the age of twenty-three, he arrived in Port Chalmers, by the ship “Evening Star.” After two years of experience in Otago, he returned to Scotland, but shortly afterwards came out to Canterbury, and settled near Templeton, where he was farming and contracting for over twenty years. Mr. Bruce first went to the Cheviot district in 1869, and in that and in the two following years was engaged in contracting near the site of McKenzie town. He sold out his interest at Templeton, and went to Ashburton for two years, and afterwards, for a time, to Waddington. Mr. Bruce returned to Cheviot in 1893. before the opening of the settlement, and erected an accommodation house. He also added baking and butchering, and was for two years engaged in these pursuits. Mr. Bruce afterwards took up 100 acres of railway reserve, known as “Froghall,” which he farmed and resided upon for over three years. In 1902 he erected a convenient residence on a section of ninety acres held under a lease in perpetuity, and close to McKenzie. Mr. Bruce was married in August, 1863, to a daughter of the late Mr. M. Campbell, of Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, and has four sons and four daughters surviving.

The Cheviot Hills Estate is the property of Lady Charles Campbell, and comprises 5000 acres, including the beautiful homestead and plantation erected and laid out by the father of the proprietress, the late Hon. William Robinson, M.L.C. The property was sold to the Government in 1892 and re-purchased in 1894. Happy Valley Estate, which belongs to the same owner
Taken and presented by J. Sinclair, Part Robinson.Manager's House, Cheviot Hills Estate.

Taken and presented by J. Sinclair, Part Robinson.
Manager's House, Cheviot Hills Estate.

page 562 and contains 20,000 acres, was originally part of Stonyhurst run. The two properties carry about 20,000 cross-bred sheep.

Mr. Alexander McQueen, Manager of the Cheviot Hills and Happy Valley Estates, is a native of Strathdearn, Inverness-shire, Scotland, where he was born in 1858. He was educated in his native land and passed his early years on his father's farm. Mr. McQueen came to the Colony in the ship “Rangitikel” in 1878 and after a short stay at St. Helen's, entered the service of the late Hon. W. Robinson, by whom he was made head shepherd in 1884. Cheviot at that time carried about 90,000 sheep. In 1893, Mr. McQueen was appointed manager of “Happy Valley,” and in the same year of “Cheviot Hills.” He was married in 1891 to Miss Charleton, and has one son.

Mr. A. McQueen.

Mr. A. McQueen.

Fleming, John, Sheepfarmer, “St. Scobie,” Cheviot. Mr. Fleming was born in Lanarkshire in 1861, was educated at Airdrie, and on the to the Colony with his parents in 1875. His father came out in charge of horses, cattle, and sheep for Mr. William Boag, of Fendalton. Mr. Fleming acquired his property, which was part of the Cheviot Estate, in 1894; it contains 1483 acres on which seven miles of fencing have been erected, besides dwelling-house, sheep-yards and sheds. The flock consists of Merino crossbreds and English Leicester sheep. Mr. Fleming is a member of the school committee, and has always taken an active part in athletic sports and racing. He was married in 1888 to the only daughter of Mr. Michael Rowe, of Rangiora, and has two sons and three daughters.

Mr. J. Fleming.

Mr. J. Fleming.

Gardner, George, Farmer, “The Gums,” Cheviot. Mr. Gardner was born in 1868 at the Cust, where he was educated. After working on his mother's farm, Mr. Gardner went to Australia in 1890, then to San Francisco. He travelled a great deal through America, and returned to the Colony in the s.s. “Alameda.” On a second visit to Australia, he spent three years in New South Wales and Queensland, and came back to New Zealand in 1894, taking up his present holding, which consists of 1729 acres, on which he has effected many improvements, including a neat residence, substantial sheep-yards, and some miles of fencing. He has put up a wool-shed, after the Queensland style, which he considers far superior to that generally adopted in New Zealand. His run is stocked with half breds of the Lincoln-Merino cross, and three-quarter-breds of the Leicester breed. Mr. Gardner was married in 1896 to Miss McLaren, and has one son.

Mr. G. Gardner.

Mr. G. Gardner.

Hullen, Henry, Farmer, Cheviot. Mr. Hullen was born in 1841 in London, where he was educated. In his early years he went to sea and came to the Colony in the ship “Canterbury” in 1865. After a time on the West Coast diggings, Mr. Hullen settled in South Canterbury, where he was engaged in farming, contracting, and cropping. He purchased several farms, and subsequently sold them again at good prices. Mr. Hullen took up the first portion of his property at Cheviot in 1894, and has considerably increased its area, which now agregates 3000 acres. The property is fenced and sub-divided into ten paddocks. A fine flock of crossbred sheep is depastured on the run. The homestead is beautifully situated within view of McKenzie township and of the Lowry Peaks. Mr. Hullen is chairman of the McKenzie School Committee, and was one of the first promoters of the town-hall. He married in 1868, and has two sons and one daughter.

Mr. H. Hullen.

Mr. H. Hullen.

Hawkeswood Station, the property of Mr. John Donald Macfarlane, is situated in Cheviot county, and has a boundary of eight miles on the Conway river, and six miles on the sea coast. It comprises 20,800 acres freehold, and was taken up by the late Messrs Worsley Brothers, who disposed of it in 1854, to the late Mr J. S. Caverhill, from whom it was bought by the present proprietor in 1873. The homestead was elaborately planted with gums and wattles, and many varieties of trees, by the late Mr. Caverhill. There are about fifty acres of plantations, and the homestead now stands in a forest of well grown trees. There are stables, and page 563 other convenient outbuildings, and a woolshed, capable of accommodating sixteen shearers, has been erected. The land is mostly pastoral, but about 4000 acres are ploughable, and 2000 acres have been cultivated, and sown in grass. The stock comprises 14,000 Merino and half-bred sheep, 200 head of cattle, and thirty-five horses.

Mr. John Scott Caverhill, Manager of Hawkeswood Station, was born at Hawkeswood, in 1863, and received his education at Milford, Rangiora, and Christ's College, Christchurch. He went as a cadet on Cora Lynn Station, Canterbury, and was then overseer at “Grassmere,” for Mr. F. E. Dalgety, for seven years. Subsequently Mr. Caverhill went to the North Island, where he was on Mr. Riddiford's station at the Hutt, Wellington, for three years before going to Waikato, where he was for some time manager of the Pareroa station. Mr. Caverhill returned to Canterbury in 1895, and took up his present position. He was married, in 1901, to a daughter of the late Mr. Robert Fear, of Woodend.

Standish and Preece, photoMr. and Mrs J. S. Caverhill.

Standish and Preece, photo
Mr. and Mrs J. S. Caverhill.

Hedgeman, Charles, Dairy Farmer, Homeview Settlement, Cheviot. Mr. Hedgeman was born in London, in 1837, and arrived at Lyttelton by the ship “Lady Nugent,” in September, 1851. He settled at Lyttelton, where he had about seven years' experience as a carpenter. In 1895 he removed to Cheviot, and took up land which he has since worked as a dairy farm. Mr. Hedgeman is an old member of the Order of Oddfellows. He was married in November, 1875, to a daughter of Mr. Samuel Webb, of Lyttelton, and has had seven sons and six daughters. Three of the sons have died. Mrs Hedgeman died on the 1st of July, 1899.

Hughes, photo. Mr. C. Hedgeman.

Hughes, photo.
Mr. C. Hedgeman.

Hodgson, William, Farmer, “Mina Downs,” Cheviot Mr. Hodgson was born in Christchurch, in 1858. He went to school at Springston, and gained experience of farming in Loburn. For six years afterwards he was farming in Southland. He then sold his interest, and became a shepherd for seven years. In 1894 he settled in Cheviot, where he was one of the first selectors. His original holding was 128 acres under a lease in perpetuity, and he now has 276 acres. Mr. Hodgson is a member of the Cheviot Settlers' Association, and of the Cheviot branch of the New Zealand Farmers' Union. He was married, in 1895, to a daughter of Mr. Paul Hodgson, of Papanui.

Mr. W. Hodgson.

Mr. W. Hodgson.

Holton, Edward Richard, Farmer, Jed Valley Road, Cheviot. Mr. Holton was born in Kent, England, in 1845. He was educated in London, and entered the public service, in the Royal Courts of Justice, where he was engaged for twenty years. On the 6th of November, 1893, he arrived in New Zealand, and five days later, was successful at the first ballot for land opened for settlement on the Cheviot estate. He drew a section of 326 acres, and immediately settled on it. Mr. Holton has considerably improved the property, which now carries 400 sheep. He was appointed clerk of the Cheviot County Council, on the formation of that body, and held the position for about four years, during which he made the first valuation of the county. Mr. Holton was married, in 1869, to a daughter of the late Mr. C. Fawcett. Mrs Holton died in 1882, leaving two sons and one daughter.

Hughes, photo. Mr. E. R. Holton.

Hughes, photo.
Mr. E. R. Holton.

Lewthwaite, John Baxter, Farmer, Cheviot. Mr. Lewthwaite was born in Sunderland, Durham, England. His father was a carpenter, and from him he gained experience of that trade. He arrived in Lyttelton by the ship “Tintern Abbey,” in 1875, and settled at Fendalton, near Christchurch. From 1878 to 1884 Mr. Lewthwaite resided in the Oxford district, and afterwards was farming and carpentering at Little River, till 1895, when he acquired his property in Cheviot, where he has 300 acres under a lease in prpetuity.

Mendip Hills Station, the property of Mr. A. W. Rutherford, is situated in the county of Cheviot, and bounds the Conway river. It comprises 35,000 acres of freehold, and was taken up in the early fifties by Messrs Hanmer and Woolcombe. It afterwards became the property of the late Hon. W. Robinson, by whom it was sold to the late Mr. J. S. Caverhill. The latter disposed of the estate to the late Messrs Rutherford and Domett; and in 1861 Mr. Rutherford presented his part of the property to his two sons, Andrew and William, who subsequently bought Mr. Domett's interest. Ten years later Mr. A. W. Rutherford acquired his brother's interest, and in 1891 bought that part of Hawkeswood estate known as “Brookdale,” which is a complete station, comprising 19,000 acres, adjoining “Mendip.” The two stations carry a flock of about 15,000 Merino, and 10,000 helfbred sheep, as well as 600 head of cattle. “Mendip” is well subdivided by about ninety miles of fencing, and there are about forty acres of plantations.

Mr. Andrew William Rutherford. Proprietor of “Mendip Hills,” is referred to elsewhere in this volume, as chairman of Cheviot County Council, and as member for Hurunui in the House of Representatives.

Miles, Henry William, Farmer, Caverhill Village Settlement, Cheviot. Mr. Miles was born in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, England, in 1851, and brought up to farming by his father. He landed in Lyttelton by the ship “Hereford,” and for seven years had a small farm near Longbeach, whence he removed to Tinwald, where he was farming for six years and a half. In 1894 he became a settler in the Cheviot district. Mr. Miles holds fifty acres of freehold, and 150 acres under lease in perpetuity. He was married, in January, 1873, to a daughter of page 564 Mr T. Kear, of the Forest of Dean, and has four sons and five daughters.

McGilray, Duncan, Farmer, “Mount Seddon,” Cheviot. Mr. McGilray was born in the Island of Mull, Argyleshire, in 1858, learned farming in his early years, and came to the Colony in 1874 in the ship “Canterbury.” He entered the service of Mr. John McArthur, of St. James station, and soon became head shepherd. After returning from a visit to the Kimberley goldfields, in West Australia, Mr. McGilray took delivery of 20,000 sheep at Cheviot to stock the Clarence runs, and was afterwards made manager of the St. James station. He purchased his present farm of 370 acres in 1894, and has carried out extensive improvements in the shape of fencing and permanent grasses. Mr. McGilray was married in 1889 to Miss Johnston, and has three daughters.

Mowat, Alexander, Farmer, “Glengower,” Cheviot Mr. Mowat was born in Caithness, Scotland, in 1856. He was brought up to outdoor pursuits, and came to Port Chalmers in 1875, by the ship “Wellington,” then making her first trip. For about six years he was working on stations in Otago, and was settled for twelve years at Kyeburn, where he had a freehold farm of 400 acres. Subsequently, he purchased 300 acres in Taranaki, where he farmed for three years. At the end at that period he sold his interest, and settled at “Glengower,” in June, 1893. Mr. Mowat has greatly improved the property, which is a grazing run of 1886 acres, and carries a sheep to the acre. Mr. Mowat is a member of the Cheviot branch of the New Zealand Farmers' Union. He married a daughter of Mr. Creighton, farmer, of Kyeburn, and has seven sons and three daughters.

Hughes, photo. Mr. A. Mowat's Residence and Family.

Hughes, photo.
Mr. A. Mowat's Residence and Family.

Mount Parnassus Station comprises 44,000 acres of freehold, and is situated in the Cheviot and Amuri counties, having the boundary of each running through its centre, and the Stanton river on its northern boundary. It was first taken up in 1850 by the late Messrs Jollie and Lee, and in 1860 was acquired by the late Mr. G. A. Anstey, who died in 1893, leaving the estate in trust for the family, Captain R. Yonge and Mr. H. Kippman, of England, being the trustees. The property is thoroughly subdivided with fences and has a rabbit proof fence partly surrounding it, as well as two dividing rabbit fences. The present fine homestead was built in 1902, and occupies a position on the rising ground, with a splendid view overlooking the site of the old homestead, which was shaken down by the earthquake of November, 1901. There are about twelve acres of tall shelter trees, and there is a large orchard and garden. At a convenient distance there are commodious stables and other outbuildings, also sheep pens, dip, and large woolshed, capable of holding 1800 sheep, and accommodating twelve machine shearers. About 1500 acres have been cultivated; and the property carries 300 head of cattle, and a flock of about 35,000 sheep, 17,000 of which are Merinos.

Mr. Edmund Douglas Giles. Manager of “Mount Parnassus,” and one of the proprietors of Mount Hilton station, near Mason's Flat, was born in Somersetshire, England, in 1852. He received his education at the Brentwood Grammar School; and in 1868 came to Nelson in the ship “John Bunyan.” He worked in the Government survey department, in connection with which he went to the West Coast goldfields. Later Mr. Giles went to Queensland as cadet on the Carnarvon run at the head of the Warrego river. He gained experience on several large runs, and was manager of Portland Downs station before going to “Wellshot,” which comprised half a million acres of land. On leaving “Wellshot,” Mr. Giles went to the South Sea Islands, where he engaged in tropical planting for some time, and in 1879 came again to New Zealand. In 1881 he became manager of Horsley Down estate, and held the position for sixteen years, at the end of which he received his present appointment. Mr. Giles has always taken a keen interest in Merino breeding; and acts as judge of this class of sheep at the Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association's shows, at which he has been a large exhibitor. He has been a member of the Association since 1886. For some time he was steward and clerk of the scales of the Amuri Turf Club, and a member of the Amuri Rabbit Board. Mr. Giles was married, in 1890, to a daughter of Mr. Cyrus Davie, late chief surveyor of Canterbury, and has one son and three daughters.

Standish and Preece Photo. Mr. E. D. Giles.

Standish and Preece Photo.
Mr. E. D. Giles.

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Owen, Thomas George, Farmer, Cheviot. Mr. Owen was born in Liverpool, England, in 1864, and came to Lyttelton by the ship Waitera, in 1879. He found work on sheep stations in Canterbury for some time, and afterwards bad four years' experience on the Mahakipawa diggings. Mr. Owen became one of the early selectors at Cheviot, where he secured ten acres under a lease in perpetuity. He has since increased his area to forty acres, and works his property as a dairy farm. Mr. Owen was married, in 1897, to a daughter of Mr. W. Vaile, of Oamaru, and has three sons and one daughter.

Mr. and Mrs T. G. Owen's Residence and Family. Hughes, photo.

Mr. and Mrs T. G. Owen's Residence and Family.
Hughes, photo.

Patterson, William, Farmer, “Ben Lomond,” Cheviot. Mr. Patterson was born in 1850 at Heathpcol, Northumberland, England. When he was sixteen years of age, his father, who was a farmer, died, whereupon the management of the farm devolved on him, and he carried it on for eleven years. He arrived at Port Chalmers in January, 1879, by the ship “Taranaki,” on her maiden trip, and settled at Oamaru, where, after holding the position of storeman, he was in business as a coal and timber merchant for several years. He then sold his business, and became a settler at Cheviot in 1896. His property consists of fifty-three acres under a lease in perpetuity. Mr. Patterson served for several years in the No. 1 Oamaru Rifles, and was also connected for sixteen years with the Oamaru Lodge of Oddfellows, in which he passed all the chairs. He was married, at Peterhead, in 1878, to Miss Frances Begg, of Elgin, Morayshire, Scotland, and has two sons and three daughters.

Shaw, John, Farmer, “Fern Hill,” Cheviot. Mr. Shaw was born on the 10th of May, 1870, at Sefton, where he followed farming till 1892, when he commenced contracting on his own account, in the district. Four years later he found employment as coach driver from Waipara to Cheviot, where he acquired a section of fifty-four acres under a lease in perpetuity, in 1900; about half of the land has been brought into cultivation, and he has erected a convenient homestead. Mr. Shaw was married, in 1898, to a daughter of Mr. J. Berrow, of Newport, Salop, and has two daughters.

Mr. J. Shaw's Residence and Family. Hughes, photo.

Mr. J. Shaw's Residence and Family.
Hughes, photo.

Scarr, Robert, Farmer, Cheviot. Mr. Scarr was born at Thurtleby, Yorkshire, England, in 1857, and was trained as a farmer. He came out to New Zealand, via Melbourne, in 1882. For two years Mr. Scarr worked at Kaiapoi, and for two years subsequently at Methven. In 1894 he took up 106 acres of land under a lease in perpetuity, and has considerably improved his property. He also leases a reserve of ninety-four acres.

Hughes, photo. Mr. R. Scarr.

Hughes, photo.
Mr. R. Scarr.

Vaughan, John, Farmer, “Pine View,” Cheviot. Mr. Vaughan was born in County Armagh, Ireland, in 1849, was educated at Portadown, and trained as a farmer. He came out to Victoria in the ship “Somersetshire” in 1869, and after four years crossed the Tasman Sea and joined his late brother, William, at Sefton; he subsequently managed his brother's business at Waikari for fourteen years. In 1893 Mr. Vaughan purchased “Pine View,” then page 566 100 acres in extent, to which he has since added 106 acres; he conducts mixed farming, and grazes a fine flock of sheep. Mr. Vaughan was placed on the commission of the peace in 1894, and is treasurer to the Cheviot County Settlers' Association and a member of the local school committee. He is married, and has one son and one daughter.

Mr. J. Vaughan.

Mr. J. Vaughan.

Whatman, Maximilian, J.P., Farmer, Cheviot. Mr. Whatman was born at Benenden, Kent, England, in 1839, and educated at Tudor Hall Academy, Hawkhurst, Kent. He began life as a hop farmer. When he came to New Zealand in 1877, in the “Woosung,” he selected a farm on the Ashley Downs, under the Land Act then in force, to the ralue of his passage money, paid by him. In 1890 he leased the Ashley Downs estate, upwards of 300 acres, with other farms. The property was worked chiefly by his sons, while he himself acted in various capacities, in one of which he was for seventeen years clerk at the sales of Mr. William Buss, the wellknown auctioneer, of Rangiora. Mr. Whatman has acted in many capacities for the Government, especially as land valuator, and is the present Government Valuator for the county of Cheviot. He was for years Deputy-Returning Officer for the Ashley County Council, and was also a member of the Ashley Road Board, and worked hard for the present traffic bridge across the river Ashley. Mr. Whatman was one of the governors of the Rangiora High School, but resigned the office on his removal to Cheviot. He has been chief returning officer for the county of Ashley for many years, and conducts the general and licensing elections. In 1894, when Cheviot was opened up for settlement, Mr. Whatman secured a suburban section of twenty acres, upon which he built a neat residence overlooking McKenzie; his family at the same time and place took up amongst them about 1300 acres, upon which they have effected many improvements. In 1893 Mr. Whatman was appointed to the Commission of the Peace, and has been Acting Coroner for Cheviot since its opening. He was married, in 1865, to Miss Geer, of Cranbrook, Kent, and has four sons and one daughter.

Mr. M. Whatman.

Mr. M. Whatman.

Taken and preseated by Mr. J. Sinciair. Waterfall in Buxton Creek, Cheviot.

Taken and preseated by Mr. J. Sinciair.
Waterfall in Buxton Creek, Cheviot.

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Westland, C. J., Farmer, “Glenmuick Estate,” Cheviot. Mr. Westland was born in Central India in 1875, and was educated at Clifton College, England. He is the eldest son of Sir James Westland, for many years a member of the Council of the Governor-General of India. Mr. Westland came to the Colony via Melbourne in 1891, and served as a cadet on the Lake Coleridge and Tipapa stations. His property at Cheviot comprises 3500 acres, and was taken up in 1894, since which great improvements have been effected, a splendid residence with wool-shed, stables, and out-buildings having been erected. The stock consists of crossbred sheep in which English strains predominate. Mr. Westland was married in 1897 to Miss Fisher, daughter of the late Captain Fisher, of Christchurch.

Mr. Westland's Estate.

Mr. Westland's Estate.

White, John, Farmer, Gerrard and Waiau Roads. Cheviot. Mr. White was born in Glasgow, Scotland, on the 24th of November, 1842, and came to Port Chalmers by the ship “Grassmere” in 1862. He went direct to the Cheviot district, where he engaged in sheep-shearing and general work, and experienced the usual ups and down of colonial life. Finally, when the Cheviot settlement was opened up in 1894. Mr. White decided to settle there. He holds twelve and a half acres under a lease in perpetuity.

Mr. J. White.

Mr. J. White.