Title: The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Otago & Southland Provincial Districts]

Author: Cyclopedia Company Limited

Publication details: The Cyclopedia Company, Limited, 1905, Christchurch

Part of: The Cyclopedia of New Zealand

License: Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 New Zealand Licence

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Mitchell Brothers (Joseph and James Mitchell), Farmers, “Parkside,” Weston. “Parkside” consists of 1100 acres of freehold, and is devoted to mixed farming. The stock includes Clydesdale horses, from colonial strains and the entire “Heather Laddie,” a Shorthorn herd of twenty cows, and a small flock of Border Leicesters. The firm's machinery comprises a portable engine, and threshing, chaff cutting, and sawing mills. With the latter, timber grown on the estate is prepared for use in the erection of outbuildings.