BRIGHTWATER.
The kea invasion is coming northwards. Ten years ago they reached Lake Rotoiti. A pair have now established themselves1 on Mount Starveall. They are noisy, friendly fellows, and in semo ways remind one of the oldtime kaka.
From the siimmit of Starvall the street lamps of Brightwater can be distinctly counted with the naked eye, while a motor car electric light 'was seen equally well. This shows the brilliancy and penetrating power of the iighti
The delightful rains, nearly 7in. in three days, have given a fresh, springlike aspect to the country. Winter feed should now be assured. The danger of fires, too, has been much reduced.
During this jear of local potato shortage, the writer has been assured by a Wainiate grower that this season's crop of many acres there will probably yield 22 tons per acre. A yield; of that extent has been obtained before.
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Colonist, Volume LVIII, Issue 14337, 13 February 1917, Page 3
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148BRIGHTWATER. Colonist, Volume LVIII, Issue 14337, 13 February 1917, Page 3
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