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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Canterbury Provincial District]

Peaks Village Settlement

Peaks Village Settlement.

The Peaks Village Settlement, which was formed in 1887 by eighteen settlers taking up 900 acres of land on the perpetual lease system, is situated on a part of the Horsley Down run. There has been no forfeiture in the settlement, and all the original settlers are still there, with the exception of those who have sold out their interests. Many settlers have extended their holdings, and the aggregate area of the settlement is about 8000 acres. The cottages have a neat and comfortable appearance, and are surrounded by plantations of shelter trees, originally the gift of the late Mr. J. D. Lance.

White, Cyril T., Farmer, “The Peaks.” Mr. White, one of the pioneers at the Peaks settlement, was born in London, and was educated there and at Sedgely Park, Staffordshire. After some commercial experience he came out to the Colony in the s.s. “Aorangi” in 1884. He now holds 150 acres of freehold and 3847 acres of leasehold land, which he partly crops with good results, and grazes a large nock of half-bred English Leicester-Merino sheep. Mr. White's homestead is situated on the banks of the Hurunui river and is shelered from the prevailing winds by a natural terrace and a plantation of pinus insignis. He has been a member of the Waiotahi School Committee from its inception and is now chairman; he is also a member of the Hurunui Domain Board. Mr. White was married in 1878 to Miss Mumby, of Lingfield, Surrey, and has a family of six sons and three daughters.

Mr. C. T. White's Residence.

Mr. C. T. White's Residence.