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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]

Stanley, William Frederick

page 1252

Stanley, William Frederick, Farmer, “Meadow Bank,” Birmingham. Postal address, Fowlers. Mr. Stanley farms two properties—“Meadow Bank,” consisting of 300 acres situated within four miles of the Birmingham township, and “Fairfield,” situated three miles distant, consisting of 200 acres. These farms are well adapted for farming purposes. The whole is grassed, subdivided into many paddocks, well watered, and carries three Lincoln sheep to the acre. The sheep are nearly pure-bred, having originated from stock owned by Messrs. Moore and Currie, of Kai Iwi. There is also a number of shorthorn cattle grazing on the farm. Owing to the lightness of the soil it is very easily got under cultivation, the results—more especially for root crops—being very encouraging. The house and grounds are well protected by ornamental trees, a magnificent view being had from the rear of the homestead. In the distance lies the Oroua River, wending its way among the grassy meadows, the surrounding hills adding greatly to the picturesque appearance of the scene. A young orchard, well planted with choice trees, thrives well. Mr. Stanley was born at Nelson in 1861, and educated at Nelson College. He is a son of the late Mr. John Stanley, formerly of Calcutta. Two years were spent in the Wanganui district surveying with Mr. H. C. Field, when the subject of this notice took charge for five years of the “Tad more Lodge” estate, a fine property of 4000 acres in Upper Motueka, which belonged to his late father. On the death of his mother the property was sold, and Mr. Stanley removed to Birmingham, taking up “Fairfield” and annexing his present homestead, “Meadow Bank,” a few months later. He is an unattached member of the Masons, and is married to a daughter of Mr. Hitch, of Timaru.