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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Canterbury Provincial District]

Paua Bay — Lelievre, E. E.,

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Paua Bay.

Lelievre, E. E., Sheepfarmer, Paua Bay, near Akaroa.—Mr. Lelievre, who is a son of the late Mr. Francois Lelievre, was born at Akaroa in 1854, and has always followed farming. His private residence is at Akaroa, and his estate, which comprises 2500 acres, is situated at Paua Bay. He devotes his land to the cultivation of grass seed and the production of wool and mutton, and a large number of lambs are annually raised for the export trade. A small stud flock of Lincoln sheep, kept on the property, was established in 1883, with ewes from the flock of Mr. H. Overton, and rams bred by Mr. H. Holmes and Mr. Withell. The members of this flock are noted for their heavy fleeces. Mr. Lelievre has been chairman of the Akaroa County Council. He has for many years been a member of the Racing Club, and he is president of the football and cricket clubs. Mr. Lelievre was married, in 1882, to Miss Rodrigues, who bore him two sons and four daughters. After his first wife's death he married Miss Vangioni, and one daughter has been born of his marriage with this lady.