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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]

Oyster Fisheries

Oyster Fisheries, Pahautanui. Office, Colonial Bank Buildings, Lambton Quay, Wellington. Mr. E. H. Beere, secretary and managing director. This is a limited liability company, which was established in 1894. and is the first attempt on a large scale in New Zealand to cultivate the oyster. The Company acquired 412 acres leasehold from the Government, and although but a small beginning has been made, it is merely a matter of a little time before the whole will be under cultivation. Mr. J. Harvey is the manager of the fishery.