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

Author: Cyclopedia Company Limited

Publication details: The Cyclopedia Company, Limited, 1905, Christchurch

Part of: The Cyclopedia of New Zealand

License: Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 New Zealand Licence

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Hille, Christian Adolphus , Farmer, “Hartz Hills,” Kurow. Mr. Hille is the third son of the late Mr. Christian Hille, one of the pioneer settlers of the district, and page 578 was born at Kurow in 1868. He was brought up to country life by his father, and in 1902 took up “Hartz Hills.” This holding consists of nearly 1000 acres, of which 680 are freehold, the balance being held under a lease in perpetuity. Mr. Hille runs from 500 to 1000 sheep on the property. He served in the North Otago Mounted Rifles for a short time and has been a member of the Kurow school committee. Mr. Hille was married, in 1837, to a daughter of Mr. James Durward, farmer. Waiareka Valley, near Oamaru.