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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Waimahaka Estate (James Holms, proprietor), Waimahaka. This fine property consists of 1,600 acres of freehold land adjoining the railway line between Waimahaka and Titiroa. The estate, which was taken up in the seventies, is noted for its fine herd of Hereford cattle, of which part of the original stock came from the wellknown breeders, Messrs W. and A. McLean. Auckland. It is a registered herd, and great care has been taken in its breeding for thirty years. There is also a registered flock of Romney Marsh sheep, bred from imported stock. Sheep and cattle from the estate have repeatedly taken prizes at the Southland and Dunedin shows.