The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 77
Section 13, Block VI.; 29 acres 2 roods
Section 13, Block VI.; 29 acres 2 roods.
Agricultural and pastoral land, at an elevation varying between 150 ft. and 200 ft. above sea-level. This section is all agricultural flat terrace and alluvial land of good quality, except about 4 acres of pastoral terrace-faces; 9 acres have been cultivated, and are now in English grass; the remainder is in tussock, native grasses, and flax, with a sprinkling of English grasses and clover. Watered by the Needles River. Situated close to the proposed township, and thirteen miles and three-quarters from Seddon Railway-station by the main Blenheim-Kaikoura Road, and its deviation, of which one mile and a quarter are unformed. The improvements (which are included in the price of the section) consist of 17 chains of subdivisional fencing, valued at £8 10s.