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

Author: Cyclopedia Company Limited

Publication details: The Cyclopedia Company, Limited, 1905, Christchurch

Part of: The Cyclopedia of New Zealand

License: Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 New Zealand Licence

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Monte Christo Farm (W. P. Reid, proprietor), Maheno. This valuable property was originally taken up by Mr. Robert Thompson, who farmed it up to 1900, when it was bought by its present owner. It consists of about 600 acres of good agricultural land, which has all been under cultivation. The fences are kept in good order, and a considerable portion of the property fronts the main road. Under Mr. Reid's management the wheat crops have averaged fifty bushels per acre, and the oats from sixty to seventy bushels. About 1200 Shropshire Downs stud sheep are run upon the farm, and other large mobs are often purchased and fattened for freezing. The barns and outbuildings are in model order, and separate cottages are provided for the farm workers.