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

Crown Terrace

Crown Terrace.

Crown Terrace is on high ground a short distance to the south-east of the settlement of Arrowtown; indeed, its highest part is 5,673 feet above the level of the sea. It is in the Arrow riding of Lake county, and in the electorate of Wakatipu. At the census of 1901, Crown Terrace and its neighbourhood had a population of 103. There is a public school with an average attendance of twenty-one. The district is devoted entirely to farming, and is well known for its fertility, and its large crops of wheat, oats and barley. Presbyterian church services are held once a month in the schoolhouse, and a Sunday school is regularly held in the settlement.

Mckibbin, William , Farmer, “Royal Burn,” Crown Terrace, Arrow. “Royal Burn” is a compact little property of 245 acres, and when taken up in 1879, was in its natural state. Like most of the land on Crown Terrace, it yields rich crops of grain. Mr McKibbin is further referred to as a member of the Lake County Council.

Stevenson Brothers (James Stevenson and William Stevenson), Farmers, Crown Terrace, Arrow. Messrs Stevenson Brothers own two freehold farms of 200 acres each, which are devoted to mixed farming, and also a property of 500 acres of hill country, held under lease in perpetuity from the Crown, which is used as a sheep run.

Mr. James Stevenson , the Senior Partner, was born at Stronsay, in the Orkney Islands, in 1860, and came to New Zealand in 1881. He engaged in farm work for a time, and in 1889 took up 200 acres of land at Crown Terrace, which he and his brother have since increased to their present holding. Mr Stevenson is a member of the Crown Terrace school committee, and of the Arrow Presbyterian church committee. He was a member of the Arrow Athletic Club for many years, and handicapper for some time; and at one time he took part in stone-putting contests. Mr Stevenson married a daughter of Mr John Jenkins, farmer, Crown Terrace, and has one son.

Hart, photo. Mr. J. Stevenson.

Hart, photo.
Mr. J. Stevenson.

Mr. William Stevenson , the Junior Partner, is engaged in mining at Bracken's Gully, and is further referred to under Arrowtown, where he resides.