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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Auckland Provincial District]

Bindon, John Waller

Bindon, John Waller, “Pahake Farm,” Ohaeawal. Mr. Bindon's property, has been popularly known as the “Model Farm” of Bay of Islands County. It is of rich alluvial pastoral land, and for agricultural purposes is unsurpassed. There is a fine commodious two-storey dwelling which was erected in the early sixties, and is picturesquely situated in front of a pretty artificial lake and page 573 playing fountain. A view of part of the property accompanies this notice. Mr. Bindon, who was born in Tipperary in 1849 is a son of the late Dr. Bindon, and was educated at the Dungannon Royal School, Tyrone. Coming to New Zealand per ship “Mary Shepherd,” he landed at Russell in February, 1865, and shortly afterwards settled down at Whangai, where the family had each received a grant of forty acres. Mr. Bindon stuck to the land with indomitable pluck for twenty years, but ultimately was compelled to relinquish it. In 1890 he purchased “Pahake Farm,” and in 1877 became engaged in carrying on a coaching business with various parts of the Hokianga and Bay of Islands county. He is married to a daughter of Mr. James L. Kinsella, of Wellington, and has three sons.

“Pahake Farm“—Mr. J. W. Bindon's Property.

Pahake Farm“—Mr. J. W. Bindon's Property.