The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 77
Section 2, Block IX.; 64 acres
Section 2, Block IX.; 64 acres.
Agricultural and pastoral land, at an elevation varying between 170 ft. and 200 ft. above sea-level. There are about 8 acres of pastoral tussock faces adjoining the creek, the remainder of the section consisting of flat and undulating agricultural land of good quality, most of it in stubble after barley, and the rest in tussock and English grasses. There is no permanent water on this section. Situated on the Gulch Road (unformed), about half a mile from the proposed township, and seventeen miles distant from Seddon Railway-station by the main Blenheim-Kaikoura Road. The improvements (which are included in the price of the section) consist of 64f chains of boundary and other fencing, valued at £29 18s. 3d.