The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Otago & Southland Provincial Districts]
The Stipendiary Magistrate And Warden's Court
The Stipendiary Magistrate And Warden's Court is a handsome and substantial stone edifice situated above the post office, and contains courthouse, magistrate's office, witnesses'-room, clerk's office, and public room. A district court is held here at regular intervals by Judge Haselden. Mr. Frederick Joseph Burgess is Stipendiary Magistrate and Warden.