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The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 76

Small Grazing-runs. — Blue Mountain Survey District. — Section 3, Block IV.; 3,257 acres

Small Grazing-runs.

Blue Mountain Survey District.

Section 3, Block IV.; 3,257 acres.

About 300 acres of flats and low downs in front of hills; 400 acres of high downs, covered with tussock and patches of fern on Flaxbourne side; remainder hilly country, rising up to 2,500 ft. above sea-level; rocky and broken on high tops; well grassed, easy sloping valleys in centre of block; permanent water. A mile and three quarters of boundary-fence along Flaxbourne River, 30 chains wire fence on western boundary, 40 chains wire-netted fence on north-west boundary, 80 chains wire-netted fence on front of hills, 3 miles of interior fence. Access by road; seven miles from railway-station. Small iron hut at back of Haldon Range; good sheep-yards; three-roomed iron cottage with brick chimney, valued at £50, is to be paid for in seven years by half-yearly instalments of £4 6s. 5d.