The Heads Farm is situated at the north-eastern extremity of the Kenepuru arm of the Pelorus Sound. It is a good grazing run, and consists of about 1,400 acres, 210 acres of which is freehold, and the remainder Crown lease. The freehold portion was originally owned by the late Mr. Daniel Love, a noted Maori chief, who resided near Picton; but no improvements were effected until it was acquired by Mr Duncan, who erected a sawmill on the property, and cut out the timber. Mr. Ewing then bought the farm, but subsequently sold it to Mr. G. M. Harris, its present proprietor. It is chiefly level land, stretching from the seashore sonic distance up the valley, and is in an advanced state of improvement; but the leasehold embraces a large area of rugged, bush country, much of it still in a virgin state. Altogether, however, the farm is highly suitable for grazing purposes, and even in its present condition carries 1,300 sheep and 100 head of cattle.

Millig Farm is situated on the Kenepuru Sound, and was first taken up about twenty years ago, by Mr. James McMahon. It was acquired by its present proprietor in November, 1904. “Millig” consists of 400 acres, 140 acres of which are freehold, and the remainder Crown lease. It is chiefly hillside country; about half the area is still covered with native bush, and the other half is sown down in mixed grasses. The farm at present (1905) carries over 200 sheep, and a dozen head of cattle. The homestead is picturesquely situated near the Sound.

Mr. Walter Mills , Proprietor of Millig Farm, is a son of the late Mr. Thomas Mills, of Hopai Bay, in the Pelorus, Sound, and a nephew of the Hon. C. H. Mills, now (1905). Minister of Customs. He was born on the 25th of June, 1879, at Hopai Bay, and was educated at an aided school. Afterwards for about five years he managed the estate of Hopai, an excellent sheep run of about 1000 acres, and was subsequently succeeded by an older brother, but still retains an interest in the property. Mr. Mills married Miss Ewing, of Wellington, in December, 1904.

Parahau Farm , at the head of the Kenepuru arm of Pelorus Sound, is a sheep run consisting of 3000 acres of hill and valley. It was first taken up by Mr. E. G. M. C. Kenny, the present Government Valuer for the province, but was subsequently held by Mr. Moore, and in the year 1901 was bought by Messrs Beech Brothers, the present owners. There is still a large area of virgin bush on the property, but a sawmill situated not far from the homestead is fast reducing the timber. The land is of excellent quality, and well adapted for grazing, and is stocked with 1,500 sheep, and 200 cattle.

Mr. George Oswald Beech , the Senior Partner of Messrs Beech Brothers, was born in Wellington, in February, 1873, and is a son of Mr. George Beech, a Wellington farmer. He was educated at public schools, brought up to farming, and subsequently for some years was engaged in butchering and shearing in various parts of New Zealand and Australia. In the year 1901 Mr. Beech entered into partnership with his brother, and has been very successful. He is chairman of directors of the local dairy factory company, and is a member of the Marlborough Agricultural and Pastoral Association.

Taradale Estate was first taken up in the fifties, and when acquired by Mr. Peter McMahon in the year 1860, was almost virgin country. It is situated in the Kenepuru, Pelorus Sound, has a south-easterly aspect, and is partly bounded by several miles of shore line. There are several hundred acres of fertile level land, and about 1500 acres of more or less rugged country. “Taradale” is chiefly freehold property. It has been greatly improved, and carries about 1500 sheep and a small herd of cattle. The homestead is picturesquely situated at the head of the bay, and is surrounded by native trees.

Mr. Thomas Hearn Mills , formerly of Hopai Bay, was born on the 2nd of March, 1835, at Plymouth, England, and was a brother of the Hon C. H. Mills. He came to New Zealand in the ship “Lord Auckland,” in the year 1842, and landed at Nelson. Subsequently, he spent some years on the Australian diggings, and then returned to Nelson, and started in business as a paperhanger and gasfitter. About twelve years later, Mr. Mills, in company with his brothers, removed to the Sounds, and during the remainder of his life was actively associated with the various industries of the place. He was one of the first to start the sawmilling and dairying industries in the county, and introduced the first cream separator ever used there. At one time Mr. Mills and his brothers owned as much as 5000 acres of land in different parts of the Sounds. Mr. Mills died in August, 1898, leaving five sons and seven daughters.