The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Otago & Southland Provincial Districts]
Scandinavian Water-Race Company, Ltd
Scandinavian Water-Race Company, Ltd. , Registered Office, St. Bathans, Mr. John Ewing is Chairman of Directors, and Mr. Neil Nicholson, Legal Manager, This Company brings in water for twenty-five miles from the Manuher [gap — reason: illegible] river at Surface Hill. During 1897 and 1897 a sum of £3000 was expended in enlarging the races and erecting additional plant. The property of the St. Bathans Water-Race Company was recently purchased for £2000, and the Company has a force of water equal to twenty-five heads.