The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Otago & Southland Provincial Districts]
The Southland Sawmilling Company's Mill
The Southland Sawmilling Company's Mill at Orepuki is situated in the outskirts of the township. The plant comprises a sixteen horse-power stationary engine, a boiler of 120 pounds pressure, two benches, two planing machines, and two hauling engines of eight and nine horsepower respectively. Cutting rights are held over 800 acres of fine bush. Sixteen men are employed at the mill, and the monthly output is about 100,000 feet of timber.