The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Otago & Southland Provincial Districts]
Chaslands
Chaslands is a comparatively new bush settlement, about thirteen miles from Waikawa. It is partly in the Clutha, and partly in the Mataura electorate, and partly in the Catlins riding of Clutha county, and partly in the Toetoes riding of the county of Southland. Its population, as recorded for the Catlins riding, at the census of 1901, was 151. The district has a public school and a post office.