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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Otago & Southland Provincial Districts]

Gleniffer Estate

Gleniffer Estate , Ngapara. It was in 1889 that Mr. William Aitkin purchased this property, which contained 2700 acres and carried over 4500 sheep. A large portion of the land was devoted to grain growing, and in good seasons the average yield of wheat had been as high as forty-two bushels per acre. A large quantity of clover seed was annually harvested, and Mr. Aitkin was the first in the district to initiate this branch of farming. Leicester sheep and their crosses were grazed. and the lambs fattened were sold for the London market and found to be very remunerative. Mr. Robert Aitkin, who managed the estate, purchased a portion of Mr. John Borton's stud flock of Shropshire Downs, which eclipsed previous years' clips with an average of eight pounds and a quarter of wool per sheep. He was so satisfied with this return that he depastured 1000 purebred ewes, of which 150 were kept for stud purposes.