Hitchen Hill Estate (Mr. A. Earshman, proprietor), Hurunui. The freehold portion of this property, comprising 2465 acres, was acquired by the present proprietor in 1884; in addition, there are 3337 acres of leasehold land, all situated on the south bank of the Hurunui river. The property has considerable carrying capacity, and the flocks are principally Merino and Border-Leicester crossbreds.