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H.—-238

1926. NEW ZEALAND.

RETURN OF SHEEPOWNERS AND OF THE NUMBER OF SHEEP AND LAMBS IN EACH COUNTY ON THE 30th APRIL, 1925 AND 1926.

Presented to both Houses of the General Assembly by Command of His Excellency.

IThe tables usually accompanying this return will be found in parliamentary paper H.-23.]

INDEX TO COUNTIES. Page Page .Pagj Akaroa .. .. ..119 Kawhia .. .. .. 19 Stratford .. .. ..59 Akitio .. .. 55 Kiwitea . . . . 75 Taieri .. .. .. 156 Amuri .. .. .. 108 Kowai .. . . 112 Takaka .. .. .. 96 Ashburton . . .. 124 Lake . . . . .. 167 Taranaki .. .. 58 Ashley .. .. .. 113 Levels . . .. .. 134 Ta umanmui .. .. 18 Awatere .. . . .. 105 Mackenzie . . .. .. 137 Taupo .. .. .. 18 Bay of Islands .. .. 3 Makara .. .. 81 Tauranga .. .. 24 Bruce .. .. .. 164 Malvern .. .. .. 116 Tawera .. .. .. 116 Buller .. .. 97 Manawatu .. .. 77 Thames .. .. .. 13 Castlepoint . . .. 87 Maniototo .. .. . . 150 Tuapeka .. .. .. 161 Chatham Islands .. . . 144 Manukau .. . . . . 11 Uawa .. .. 30 Cheviot . . . . .. 109 Marlborough .. .. 102 Vincent .. .. .. 152 Clifton . . . . 57 Masterton .. .. 85 Waiapu .. .. 27 Clutha .. . . . . 157 Matakaoa .. . . 27 Waihemo .. .. .. 154 Collingwood .. .. 97 Matamata .. .. .. 17 Waikato .. .. .. 14 Cook . . .. 30 Mauriceville .. .. 89 Waikohu .. .. .. 33 Coromandel .. . . 13 Mongonui .. . . .. 2 Waikouaiti.. .. .. 155 Dannevirke .. .. 49 Mount Herbert .. .. 121 Waimairi .. .. ..119 Eden .. .. .. 11 Murchison .. . . 98 Waimarino.. .. 65 Egmont .. .. 59 Ohinemuri .. .. 14 Waimate .. .. .. 140 Eketahuna .. .. 87 Ohura .. .. 21 Waimate West .. .. 62 Ellesmere .. . . .. 122 Opotiki .. . . 25 Waimea .. .. 90 Eltham .. .. 61 Oroua .. .. 72 Waipa .. .. .. 16 Eyre .. .. ..115 Otamatea .. .. .. 7 Waipara .. .. ..110 Eeatherston .. .. 82 Otorohanga .. .. 19 Waipawa .. .. 44 Eranklin .. .. .. 12 Oxford .. .. ..113 Waipukurau .. .. 46 Geraldine .. .. .. 131 Pahiatua .. .. 53 Wairarapa South ~ .. 83 Great Barrier Island .. 10 Paparua .. .. ..118 Wairewa .. .. .. 120 Grey .. . . 99 Patangata .. .. 47 Wairoa .. .. 36 Halswell .. .. .. 121 Patea .. .. .. 62 Waitaki .. . . .. 146 Hauraki Plains .. .. 14 Peninsula .. .. .. 157 Waitemata.. .. .. 10 Hawera .. .. 61 Piako .. .. . . 16 Waitomo .. .. .. 19 Hawke's Bay .. .. 38 Pohangina .. .. 76 Waitotara .. .. 64 Heathcote .. .. ..119 Raglan .. .. .. 14 Wallace .. .. .. 180 Hobson .. .. .. 8 Rangiora .. .. ..115 Wanganui .. .. 67 Hokianga .. .. .. 4 Rangitikei .. .. .. 68 Weber .. .. .. 49 Horowhenua .. .. 78 Rodney .. . . .. 9 Westland .. .. 99 Hutt .. .. .. 79 Rotorua .. .. .. 17 Whakatane .. .. 24 Inangahua .. . . 99 Selwyn .. .. .. 123 Whangamomona .. .. 60 Inglewood .. .. 58 Sounds .. .. .. 100 Whangarei .. .. 5 Kaikoura .. .. .. 107 Southland .. .. .. 168 Whangaroa .. .. 3 Kairanga . . .. 74 Springs .. .. .. 121 Woodville .. .. 52 Kaitieke .. . . 22 Stewart Island .. .. 184

I—H. 238.

H.—23b.

AUCKLAND SHEEP DISTRICT. Return of Sheepowners and of the Number of Sheep and Lambs in each County on the 30th April, 1925, and 30th April, 1926.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30 1925. 1926. MONGONUI COUNTY (In Bay of Islands Subdivision). Adamson, Alfred, Taipa, Mangonui .. 224 214 Alison and Evans, Houhora .. .. 1,062 1,312 Atkinson, G. R., Kaiangaroa .. .. 167 138 Ballard, F. E., Digger's Valley, Herekino .. 254 250 Banks, Donald, Takahue .. .. 390 356 Barriball, J. C., Oruru .. .. .. 311 307 Bedggood, J. H., Kaitaia .. .. 221 190 Bell, Leonard H., Kaitaia .. .. 165 134 Berghan, J. N., Ahipara .. .. 1,030 1,092 Berghan, Mrs. Mary Jane (c/o E. J. Berghan, 192 219 Manager), Cooper's Creek, Mangonui Bigg-wither, C. V., Kaitaia .. .. 333 254 Bigg-wither, R. P., Kaitaia .. .. 250 107 Blackman, S., Kaitaia .. .. .. 260 15 Blank, J. G., Takahue .. .. .. 154 149 Bloomfteld, F., Box 27, Kaitaia .. .. 242 255 Blyth Bros., Blythsdale, Paranui . . 212 232 Bourke Bros., Herekino.. .. .. 300 392 Brown, J. A., Kaiangaroa .. .. 460 855 Buckingham, A. G., Kaiaka .. .. 201 186 Buckingham, E. C., Victoria Valley .. 428 494 Buckingham, H. J., Kaiaka .. .. 184 193 Christenson, W. J., Kaiaka .. .. — 73 Coffin Bros., Kohumaru, Mangonui .. 510 474 Costall, F. T. (private bag), Mangonui .. 616 784 Coulter, T. J., Fairburn's .. .. 655 679 Crow, E. (c/o J. H. Hinton, Manager), Te 340 Nil Kao Dangen, Harry, Peria .. .. .. 680 676 Dangen, Joseph, Peria .. .. .. 275 359 Dawson, James W., Victoria Valley .. 459 410 Dawson, John M., Victoria Valley .. 220 185 Dutton, H. J., Oruru .. .. .. 212 264 Dutton, Sid., Herekino .. .. .. — 553 Edwards, J. D., Victoria Valley .. .. 71 51 Evans, George, Aw^nui.. .. .. 35 30 Evans, W. H., Houhora .. .. 205 336 Fisher, Oscar, Fairburn's .. .. 102 138 Ford, C. R., Herekino .. .. .. 493 597 Foster, H. G., Paraoanui .. .. 265 255 Foster, Henry D., Fairburn's .. .. 400 381 Foster, Jabez, Peria .. .. .. 2,520 2,572 Foster, John, Oruaiti, Mangonui .. .. 128 102 Foster, R. D., Komiti .. .. .. 35 19 Foster, Sam, Mangonui .. .. .. 70 65 Foster, Stovin, sen., Oruaiti, Mangonui .. 202 Nil Foster, W. G. F., Paraoanui .. .. 323 290 Francis, L. L., Te Koroa, Mangonui .. — 17 Francis, P. R., Te Koroa, Mangonui .. 50 66 Frear, Miss E., Mangonui .. . . 150 174 Gaelic, Z. L., Houhora .. .. .. 19 12 Gardiner, A. A. (private bag), Mangonui .. — 6 Garton, A. G., Mangonui .. .. 370 352 Garton, E. A., Mangonui .. .. 370 352 Garton, E. C., Mangonui .. . . 370 352 Garton, G. G., Mangonui .. . . 370 352 Garton, John, Oruru .. . . . . 158 387 Geddes, Alexander, Whangape .. .. 16 350 Geddes, James, Herekino .. . . 480 530 Geddes, John, Takahue. . .. .. 106 135 Graves, J. T., Kohumaru .. . . 174 225 Gregory, Mrs. E. J., Herekino .. .. 500 405 Grigg, W. R., Kaitaia .. .. . . 86 205 Hester, J. L., Kaitaia .. .. . . 565 729 Hill, W. H., Peria . . . . .. 645 559 Hoddle, S., Kaitaia .. .. .. 231 210 Holder, F., Kaitaia .. .. .. 601 690 Hoskins, J. W., Fairburn's .. . . 663 800 Houston and Co., Tauroa Reef, Ahipara .. 911 970 Houston, J. S. and L. Bourke, Burnside, 312 363 Herekino Jacentho, F., Peria .. .. .. 4,025 2,214 Jones, W. A., Te Koroa .. .. 278 275 Keay, W. R., Herekino.. .. .. 873 875 Keene, M. (c/o W. Keene, Manager), Te 4,033 4,819 Paki

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Mongonui County—continued. Kelsall, R., Peria .. .. .. 200 156 Kershaw, Joseph J., Takaliue .. .. 544 406 Kitchen, D., Victoria Valley .. .. 561 362 Kitchen, J. R., Takahue .. .. 110 143 Lamb, F. C., Kaitaia .. .. .. 475 482 Lewis, D. H., Kaitaia .. .. .. 14 15 MacKenzie, P. G. L., Awaroa, Broad wood 1,307 1,556 Mackereth, R., Takahue .. .. 110 Nil Maria, J. Albert, Komiti .. .. 84 112 Maria, W. H., Kaitaia .. .. .. 162 150 Masters, L. M., Pukepoto .. .. 155 173 Masters, Shirley, Ahipara .. .. 207 180 Masters, Walter, Pukepoto, Kaitaia .. 202 203 Matthews, A. J., Lynwood Farm, Kaitaia.. 255 292 Matthews, E. C., Kaitaia .. .. 619 483 Matthews, H. B., 34 Clonbern Road, Remuera, 495 594 Auckland Matthews, Herbert B., Eloedan, Kaitaia .. 590 550 Matthews, L. J., Aurere (private bag), 921 918 Mangonui Matthews, L. V., P.O. Box 14, Awanui .. 61 65 Matthews, Miss S. C., Kaitaia .. .. 43 44 Matthews, R. H., Box 33, Kaitaia .. 129 50 Matthews, Wi Tepana, Kenana .. .. 30 34 May, George, Kaurinui, Mangonui .. 204 182 McCraith Bros., Broadwood .. .. 818 1,121 McKeown, L., Kaitaia .. .. .. 53 Nil McKenzie, R. P. (Estate of), Herekino, 1,058 1,008 Owhata (c/o A. G. Roberts, Manager for Public Trust) McManus, Charles, Waihapo .. .. 12 Nil Meenan, J. D., and Sons, P.O., Rangiputa 100 120 Moffat, Alex (private bag), Mangonui .. 241 284 Morey, H. A., Fairburn's .. .. 200 261 Morpeth, R. B. (Estate of), (c/o T. H. 584 277 Kenny), Kaitaia Munro, M. (Estate of), (c/o A. Munro, 1,616 1,312 Manager), Te Hapua Murray, Arthur B., Herekino .. .. 1,029 1,106 Nielson, Void P., Kaitaia .. . . 189 251 Panther, A. E., Kouma, Victoria Valley .. 290 322 Panther, A. E., Waimamaku Farm, Victoria — 205 Valley Panther, H. A., Victoria Valley .. .. 288 302 Parker, H., Fairburn's .. .. .. 320 468 Pearson, J., Peria .. . .. 602 415 Pepi, H. A., Oruaiti Farm, Mangonui .. 96 90 Powell, A. H. H., Kaitaia .. .. — 51 Powell, H., Herekino .. .. .. 3 Nil Ramsay, Harry, Victoria Valley .. .. 493 708 Reed, A. W., Fryers Road, Kaitaia . . 33 31 Reid, J. R., Awaroa, Herekino .. .. 400 539 Rhodes Bros., Te Koroa, Mangonui .. 23 166 Rogers, A., Victoria Valley .. .. 350 484 Rogers, Joseph, Kaiaka.. .. .. 222 255 Rogers, L., Paranui, Mangonui .. .. — 116 Rowe, James, Herekino.. .. .. 620 628 Rowe, Robert, Herekino .. .. 304 243 Shepherd, A. B., and Bros., Te Koroa .. 45 23 Shepherd, B. S., Peria .. .. .. — 27 Silva, Frank, Oruru .. .. .. 54 54 Simmonds, S. E., Kohumaru .. .. 465 478 Spain, Brown, and Co., Awanui North .. 33 40 Steed and Wagener, Waiharara .. .. 21 Nil Switzer, H. J., Victoria Valley .. . . 172 175 Switzer, Reuben, Victoria Valley.. .. 354 315 Taylor, J. W., Paranui, Mangonui .. — 215 Taylor, T., Paranui, Mangonui .. . . 101 112 Thomas, George, Kaurinui (private bag), 835 808 Mangonui Thomas, Harry, Peria .. .. .. 635 632 Thompson, H. H., Victoria Valley .. 374 298 Thompson, H. M., Takahue .. .. 281 258 Thompson, L. T., Kaiaka .. .. 131 203 Thompson, R. C., Peria.. .. .. 51 59 Tracey, D. W., Victoria Valley .. .. 83 Nil Tracey, George, Lagoon Flat, Victoria Valley 266 258

H.—23b.

AUCKLAND SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Mongonui County—continued. Tynan, Mrs. D. M., Waihopo .. .. 136 161 Urlich, J., Herekino .. .. .. — 23 Veza, I., Herekino .. .. .. — 39 Vickers, William, Herekino .. .. 1,120 1,001 Viokers, William, Lower Kohumaru, Mango- 367 399 nui Warner, W. H., Takahue .. .. 133 80 Wells, A. B., Kaiaka .. .. • .. 130 163 White, D. A., Victoria Valley .. .. 381 402 White, P., Victoria Valley .. .. 103 150 White, James Henry, Victoria Valley .. 1,310 875 White, W. A., Victoria-Valley .. .. 203 267 Wrathall, W. A. S., Mangonui .. .. 179 285 Wright, A. McC. L., Takahue .. .. 448 480 Yates, Gustavus T. (private bag), Mangonui 758 630 58,803 59,884 WHANGAROA COUNTY (In Bay of Islands Subdivision). Begg, Isaac Henry, Matangirau, Whangaroa 414 552 Bramley, J., Kaeo .. .. .. 50 50 Bramley, Samuel Sanford, Kaeo .. 71 66 Clifford, N. H., Otoroa .. .. 179 Nil Connolly, Mrs. M., Kaeo .. .. 36 30 Poster, A. M., Saies .. .. .. 608 660 Foster, Alfred, Oruaiti, Mangonui .. 496 457 Foster, Clement, Oruaiti, Mangonui .. 619 870 Foster, E. F., Oruaiti, Mangonui .. 407 152 Foster, E. F., Oruaiti, Mangonui . . 150 406 Foster, E. G., Otangaroa .. .. 404 425 Foster, H. E., and Bros., Otangaroa, Saies, 350 320 Oruaiti Foster, H. S., Otangaroa .. .. 350 479 Foster, R. A. and A. S., Oruaiti, Mangonui 204 133 Foster, Roland C., Saies .. .. 54 50 Foster, Roland C., Saies .. .. 320 320 Frear, W., Omakukupa, Saies .. .. 404 476 Hayes Bros., junrs., Kaeo .. .. 891 914 Hayes, H., Kaeo .. .. .. 599 545 Hayes, J. W., Pupuke, Kaeo .. .. 147 137 Hone Petera, Saies .. .. .. 51 58 Hows, G. N. S., P.O., Otoroa (Otaha Pro- 97 160 perty) Hows, George, Otoroa .. .. .. 126 435 Hows, George N., Motukawaiti, Otoroa .. 756 103 Hows, George N. S., Otoroa, via Kaeo .. — 126 Hows, I. C., Otoroa .. .. .. — 2 Hows, Len. A., Otoroa .. .. 520 510 Hows, Mrs. C. (c/o I. M. Hows, Manager), 551 505 Matangirau, Whangaroa Hows, Mrs. C., Whangaroa .. .. — 80 Hows, Thomas A., Otoroa .. .. 759 435 Hughes, W. H., Kaeo .. .. .. 40 38 Jacentho, John, jun., Kaeo .. .. 700 500 Jacentho, J. W., Kaeo .. .. — 50 Johanson, John Peter, Saies; Totara North 171 144 Lane, J. S., Totara North .. .. 483 379 Lane, L. M., Totara North .. .. 83 68 Lane, T. M., and S.ons (Limited), Totara North 1,293 953 Leslie Bros., Tepene .. .. .. 1,059 1,264 Maddox, F. and E., Kaeo .. .. 556 405 Manuera Wiripo, Otongaroa, Saies .. — 24 McGee, W., Kaeo .. .. .. 15 27 North, P. J., Otoroa, via Kaeo.. .. 131 132 Partoon, A., Waihui, Kaeo .. .. 199 196 Pepi, J., Saies, Totara North .. .. 288 Nil Pram, R. T., Kaeo .. .. .. 360 341 Shepherd, A. E., Matangirau .. .. 285 426 Shepherd, C. P., Onewhero, Whangaroa .. 263 248 Shepherd, E. J. I. N., Kaeo .. .. 80 82 Shepherd, F. S. T., Matangirau .. 270 260 Shepherd, George A., Matangirau .. 485 555 Shepherd, Julian, Kaeo .. .. 253 243 Shepherd, Mrs. Alice, Upokorau, Kaeo .. 71 80 Shepherd, Tau, Otangaroa .. .. 323 250 Shepherd, V. A., Matangirau .. .. 1,550 1,425 Teohu Kii, Tepene .. .. .. 315 370 Teohu Paora, Tepene . . . . .. 167 160 Whitehead, George, Kaeo .. . . 52 47 19,105 18,123

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1928. BAY OF ISLANDS COUNTY (In Bay of Islands Subdivision). Adkins, J. J., Waimate North .. .. 60 26 Aickin, Arthur (private bag), Auckland .. 550 424 Alderton, Wm, Kaikohe .. .. 457 351 Allhusen Bros, (c/o F. Wills, Manager), 403 300 Russell Andrew and Mcintosh, Okaihau .. 852 Nil Armstrong Bros., Pakaraka .. .. 73 97 Atkinson, V., Waimate North .. .. 170 172 Atkinson, W., Waimate North .. .. 664 683 Bailey, H. Y., Towai .. .. .. 152 Nil Bain, B. R., Tapuhi .. .. .. 370 375 Baker, C. F., Bussell .. .. .. 474 539 Baldwin, W. F., Ohaeawai .. .. 261 206 Baldwin, W. F., Ohaeawai ... .. — 282 Bates, H. T., Kerikeri .. .. 28 13 Bedggood, A. E., Waimate North .. 449 305 Bedggood, W. E., Waimate North .. 80 69 Bedggood, G. H., Spring Bank, Kerikeri — 153 Bindon, H. R., Te Ahuahu .. .. 57 113 Bindon, H. R., Te Ahuahu .. .. 216 230 Bindon, I. J., Okaihau .. .. 102 148 Blomfield, N. E., Rawhiti .. .. 675 Nil Brennan, James, Taheke .. .. 305 382 Brock, James, Marlow, Maromaku .. 365 398 Bruce, E. C., Towai .. .. .. .— 165 Brydon, A. M., Maromaku .. .. 35 28 Burling, Alfred, Waihaha, Opua .. 650 710 Burns and Ferguson (c/o E. G. Broad, 2,150 2,119 Manager), Kaikohe Cherrington, Henry, P.O., Tuhipa .. 20 26 Choat, J. F., Puketona .. .. 899 820 Clark, S. N., Okaihau .. .. .. — 318 Cleave, R. F., jun., Kerikeri .. .. 61 35 Clifford, T. H., Russell .. .. — 51 Cook, J. A., Waimate North .. .. 558 479 Courtney, F., Paiaka, Towai .. .. 29 82 Coutts, R., Opua .. .. .. 154 232 Coyne, P., Tapuhi, via Hukerenui .. 99 129 Cross, Puke Te Rangi, Russell .. .. 506 588 Dixon, Cecil G., Ohaeawai .. .. 284 272 Dixon, T. P., Okaihau .. .. 210 148 Dodd, Thomas, Kawakawa .. .. 116 63 Donaldson, J. H., Marangai .. .. 213 224 Dunning, S., Kaikohe .. .. .. 944 1,578 Dunning, W., Awarua, Kaikohe .. 900 1,478 Edmonds, J. T., Otahau, Kerikeri .. 196 177 Edwards, A. J., Kaikohe .. .. — 181 Edwards, A. W., Kaikohe .. .. 877 508 Faithful, A., jun., Okaihau .. .. 100 Nil Faithful, A., sen. (private bag), Omapere 306 122 Lake, Ohaeawai Fell, C., Pakaraka .. .. .. 104 253 Gammon, A., Awarua, Kaikohe .. 459 347 Gammon Bros., Kaikohe .. .. 1,073 857 Gibson, Lars, Purerua .. .. .. 118 124 Goffe, Louis Clifford, Paihia, Bay of Islands 304 327 Going, P. S. C., Maromaku .. .. 1,259 1,148 Goulton, W., Kaeo .. .. .. 58 54 Grimshaw, E. J., Awarua, via Kaikohe .. 427 Nil Guerin, T., Kaikohe .. .. .. 28 I 49 Guthrie, Donald, Kaikohe .. .. 1,114 1,474 Hall, E. G., Whangaruru South .. 691 731 Hall, R. A., Kawakawa .. .. 21 215 Halliday, J., Puketona .. .. 35 17 Hansen, Geo. C., Purerua .. .. 188 150 Hansen, Mrs. Christina, Purerua, Russell.. 95 96 Harrison Bros., Whangaruru (per Morere 2,422 1,574 Kaupaka, Manager), via Kikurangi Henley, John, Kaikohe .. .. 376 324 Hewitt, R. D. B., Otaha, via Russell .. 142 172 Hill, A., Kaikohe .. .. .. 109 132 Kingston, A. C., Ohaeawai .. .. 212 241 Hingston, F. V., Motupipi Run, Paihia, 6 Nil Russell Hingston, Mrs. L. M., Ohaeawai .. 58 45 Hitchon, M., Kerikeri .. .. .. 545 460 Hodgkinson, H. E., Maromaku .. .. — 112 Holt, A. and E., Waimate North .. 200 223 Holt, Harry, Puketona, via Pakaraka .. 75 84 Hori Keretene, Otaria .. .. .. 200 160 Hows and Williams (c/o Mr. Fougere, 1,032 1,009 Manager), Kaikohe Hurley, G. A. R., Kaikohe .. .. 315 336

H.—238.

AUCKLAND SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Bay of Islands County—continued. Imms, William, Okaihau .. .. 053 834 Jackson, George, Waitota Property, Russell 92 148 Jackson, George P. (c/o F. Flinn), Russell.. 119 168 Jackson, H. H. (c/o E. J. Mitchell, Manager), 1,219 955 Tautoro, Kaikohe Jenkins, Mrs. Ellen J., Moaerewa .. 245 178 Johnson, Mrs. A. H., Otiria .. .. 146 82 Johnstone, Gilbert, Kaikohe .. .. 767 335 Jones, C. F. and W. D., Pakaraka .. 1,897 2,072 Jones, W. B., Kaikohe .. .. .. 1,529 1,213 Keropo Putoto, Kaikohe .. .. 82 83 Killen, G. E., Kaikohe . . .. .. 608 572 Killen, W. G., Awarua, Kaikohe .. .. 556 666 King Bros., Manawaroa, Russell .. .. 99 107 King, T. C., Towai .. • .. .. 965 1,134 Kingdon, B., Ohaeawai .. .. 118 306 Kingdon, J. S., Ohaeawai .. .. 189 295 Knightbridge Bros., Taheke .. .. 41 53 Knudsen Bros., Kaikohe .. .. 603 522 Kydd, D. H., Russell .. .. .. 365 595 Le Nana Heto Rawhiti, Russell .. .. — 32 Lindo-Ferguson, G., Waimate North .. 909 484 Loasbj', A. G., Te Ahuahu, Ohaeawai .. — 150 Lloyd, W. D., Awarua, Kaikohe .. 325 414 Lomas, J., Marangai .. .. .. 244 204 Lomas, Tom, Okaihau .. . . . . 38 52 Ludbrook, Henry S., Tupetupe, Ohaeawai 2,767 2,808 Ludbrook, Mrs. Hana, Pouerua, Ohaeawai 3,770 3,730 Lumpp and Blumhardt, Pakaraka .. 68 80 Mackereth, John, Okaihau .. .. 232 163 Mander, F. H., Pokapu .. .. 727 814 Martin, F. A., Puketona .. .. 217 280 Mattson, C. A., Kaikohe .. .. 332 360 May, N., Kawakawa . . .. .. 100 90 McAulay, J. W., Okaihau .. .. 1,284 1,342 McFarlane, A., Awarua, Kaikohe .. 622 856 Mclntyre, James, Kawakawa .. .. 164 207 McKenzie, James, Okaihau .. .. 278 303 McNicol, J. M. (per Ross Nelson), Whangarei 1,473 880 Morfette Bros, (pew E. Morfette), Kaikohe 394 529 Mountain, H. H., Waimate North .. 1,303 1,112 Mountain, S. F., Waimate North .. 527 450 Mountain, W. C., Purerua .. . . 4,456 4,990 Mowbray, Mrs. Mary, Kaikohe .. . . 401 310 Neill, H., Kawakawa .. .. .. — 290 Nelson, J. W., Tapuhi, via Hukerenui .. 330 331 Nelson, Mrs. D. M., Tapuhi, via Hukerenui — 214 Nelson, W. S. (private bag), Auckland .. 1,286 1,561 Nesbit, A. H., Motoroua, Kaikohe .. 510 601 Nesbit, L., Kaikohe .. .. .. — 28 Neumegin, Wm. (per J. Dodds, Manager), 1,116 1,030 Otiria Nisbet, C. L., and Co., Matarawa, Kaikohe 858 822 Nixon, F. W.. Marangai .. .. 562 434 Nixon, H. J., Marangai .. .. 750 587 Nov, James, Scoria Flat, Kawakawa . . 69 74 Nukutawhiti Estate (c/o T. Bassett, 7,057 4,886 Manager), Kaikohe Orr, F. W., Waimatenui .. .. 1,442 1,491 Orr, J. H., Kaikohe .. .. .. 1,711 182 Orr, J. H., Kaikohe .. .. .. — 1,253 Orr, J. H., Kaikohe .. .. .. — 64 Palmer, W., Awarua, Kaikohe .. .. 1,137 1,842 Parratt, W. A., Kaikohe .. .. 77 103 Pearson, W. A., Ohaeawai .. .. 103 Nil Phyn, A. T., Towai .. . . .. 220 315 Pollock, Misses A. and M., Kaikohe . . 152 277 Pou, E. and K., Kaikohe .. .. — 121 Pou, E. and K., Kaikohe .. .. — 61 Raikes, W. C., Ohaeawai . . . . 536 434 Rewha Tuta (or Sydney), Rawhiti . . 60 60 Riddell, George, Marako, Kerikeri . . 3,306 2,730 Rihari Bros., Purerua . . . . . . 87 75 Rihari Kiri, Purerua . . . . .. 70 81 Ritchie, J., Kaikohe .. . . 313 501 Rose, R., Kaikohe . . .. 35 Nil Ross Bros., Maromaku .. .. .. 663 682 Russ, F. C., Kaikohe .. .. .. 3,130 2,870 Russek, W T . A., Hukerenui .. .. 63 Nil Scanlon Bros., Pakaraka . . .. 75 82 Shepherd, H., Purerua, via Russell .. 232 Nil Shortridge, J. and R., Opua . . . . 406 456 Slatter, G. D., Kaikohe . . . . 502 582 Smith, Henry, Okaihau .. .. 122 219

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Bay of Islands County—continued. Smith, Mrs. Frances C., Ohaeawai . . 900 500 Smyth, John N., Whangae, Kawakawa . . 246 238 Somerville, Hugh, Russell . . . . 96 139 Spence, William A. C., Moerewa .. .. 191 201 Stewart, W. P., Pakaraka . . .. 57 54 Studholme, P., Waipapa .. .. 1,248 1,163 Tabuteau, J. A. M., Kawakawa .. .. 344 364 Tabuteau, J. A. M., Kawakawa .. .. — 122 Tane Bros., Pakaraka .. .. .. 127 144 Thomas, L. H., Marangae . . . . 71 Nil Tilson, R., Karetu, Kawakawa .. # . . — 285 Toasly Bros., Te Ahuahu, Ohaeawai .. 107 Nil Twizell, J., Okaihau . . .. .. 140 175 Walker, E. L., Pakaraka . . . . 500 513 Warana Ewa (Estate of), (c/o Kuru Warana, 252 200 Manager), Rawhiti Wells, John E., Okaihau .. .. 1,116 1,168 White, I., Okaihau, Rangiahua .. .. 630 427 White, J. E., Rangiahua .. .. 48 47 Whitelaw, M. J., Russell .. .. 1,116 1,112 Willcocks, F., Waimatenui .. . . 309 240 Williams, T. B., Okaihau .. .. 610 478 Wilson, Ridley, Puketona .. .. 358 278 Woods, J. G., Pahipahi, Whakapara . . 273 404 Worsp Bros., Kerikeri .. .. .. 2,220 3,020 Wright, Arthur H., Kaikohe .. . . 818 522 Wright, K. W., Kamo .. .. .. 1,070 795 98,487 95,399 HOKIANGA COUNTY (In Bay of Islands Subdivision). Abraham, V. A., Mangamuka . . . . 1,320 1,482 Alexander Bros., Rangiahua .. .. 548 508 Anderson, J. N., Wekaweka .. .. — 140 Andrews, A. S., and Sons, Opononi . . 1,658 1,551 Atkins, G. A., Broadwood .. .. — 315 Ayrton, John, Whirinaki, Hauturu .. 76 147 Ayrton, John (New York), Whirinaki .. — 462 Baker, F. J. and F. N., Opononi .. 402 486 Baxter, C. Eyre (private bag), Rangiahua. . 747 722 Baxter, Stanley (private bag), Rangiahua 39 175 Beattie, R., sen., Waimamaku .. .. — 93 Beazley, J., Broadwood.. .. .. — 40 Beazlev, Maxwell, Motukaraka .. .. 609 1,173 Beazley, W., Paponga . . . . .. 925 688 Bell, Mclntyre, and Co., Punakitere .. 6,017 5,984 Benson, W. J. (T. A. Hodgson, Manager), 104 100 Paponga Bolton, Mrs. L. T., Waione, Rawene . . 64 Nil Boreham, C. V., Paponga .. .. 464 561 Bott, E. L., Taheke .. .. . . 176 196 Bourke, L. H. (Rawene rural mail), Rawene 46 43 Bracy Bros., Waimamaku .. .. 355 335 Bracy, D. C., Waimmaaku ... .. — 48 Bracy, V., Waimamaku . . .. — 22 Brandso, K. J., Kohukohu, Hokianga .. 365 160 Buchanan, G., Broadwood .. .. 518 440 Cameron, D., Mangamuka .. . . — 84 Carman, F. G., Broadwood .. .. 734 754 Carman, Samuel, Broadwood . . .. 715 738 Church, G. P., Te Karai, Kohukohu . . 123 103 Clapham, M. G., Kohukohu .. .. 660 713 Classen, C. F., Rawene .. .. .. 58 57 Colesby (Estate), (A. Marris, Manager), 59 Nil Koutu Conroy, Sid., Broadwood . . .. 324 310 Corfield, J. A., Waimamaku .. .. — 257 Cox, H., Rawene .. .. .. 62 Nil Craig, A. J., Ivydale, Horeke . . . . 225 208 Crallan, J. R., Mangamuka . . . . 673 610 De Andrad Lewis, Broadwood .. .. 238 221 Doar, Charles, Wekaweka .. .. 260 416 Dugmore, C. E., Runaruna . . . . 143 240 Dugmore, George, Kohukohu . . . . 388 392 Dyer, W. H., Paponga .. . . . . 105 53 Enwright, A. E., Runaruna . . . . 383 515 Faithful, A., jun., Okaihau .. .. — 675 Faithfull Bros., Ohaeawai . . .. 350 Nil Fell, W. S. and R. D., Oponini .. .. — 128 Ferguson, J. Neil, Rawene . . .. 380 391 Fergusson, John, Broadwood . . .. 494 630 Flood, Michael John, Utakura .. .. 232 176

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AUCKLAND SHEEP DISTRICT —continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Hokianga County—continued. Flood, R. P., Utakura .. . . . . 44 9(3 Giles, A. F., Rawene .. .. . . 1,604 1,600 Godfrey, G. C., Punguru . . .. 1,660 1,680 Goodhew, E. J., Taheke .. .. — 23 Goodhue, F., Kaikohe .. .. .. 763 Nil Gray, H. G. L., Broadwood .. . . 50 Nil Grayson, N., Mangamuka .. .. 234 Nil Gregory, Arthur, Broadwood .. .. 900 1,000 Grounds, William, Paponga . . .. 554 534 Guest, E. B., Rawene .. .. . . 80 61 Gurney, W. F., Kohukohu .. .. 68 54 Guthrey, C. A., Rawene .. .. — 841 Hallahan, T. J., Waimamaku . . . . 157 558 Halliwell, F., Kohukohu .. .. 399 541 Hanlon, T. W., Whirinaki .. . . 160 100 Harris, George, Mount Farm, Broadwood .. 224 313 Harris, H. C., Kohukohu .. . . 25 Nil Harrison, W. L., Marangai .. .. 1 Nil Hawke, A., Broadwood .. .. — 119 Hawke, V., Broadwood .. .. 161 Nil Hawkins Bros., Te Karae .. .. 2,161 2,051 Hawkins, P., Broadwood .. .. — 392 Hehir, Thomas. Runaruna .. .. 1,211 1,088 Hick, Arthur G., Broadwood . . . . 306 295 Hicks Bros., Broadwood .. .. 314 304 Hives, J. O., Oue, Rawene . . . . 1,883 1,939 Holland, F., Broadwood .. . . 358 501 Holland, Henry, Whirinaki .. .. — 140 Holland, R., Runaruna .. .. . . 175 202 Hook, Leonard R., Waimamaku .. . . 190 225 Humm, L., Punakitere (rural mail), Kaikohe — 30 Humphreys, H. G., Paponga .. .. 471 771 Hurley, Mackenzie, and Suominen, Messrs. 1,209 1,010 (c/o E. Mackenzie), Kaitaia Irvine, Gerald J., Runaruna .. .. 1,530 1,149 Irving, Newell (private bag), Kohukohu . . 1,180 1,221 Jackson, W. J., Whirinaki .. . . 530 521 Jellick, M., Tutekehua .. .. .. — 408 Jones, F., Waiotemarama . . . . 122 77 Jordan, T. N., Maraeroa . . . . 349 367 Julian, F., Tukitehua . . .. . . 42 265 Kelly, Maurice, Waima .. .. . . 480 625 Kendall, E. G., Mitimiti .. .. — 270 Kjoller Bros., Broadwood . . . . 273 332 Leach Bros., P. and W., Kohukohu . . 393 412 Leader, D., Paponga .. .. . . 170 180 Lees, F. A., Umawera . . . . . . 151 154 Lee, L. E. G., Broadwood . . .. 25 33 Lewis, F. E., Utakura .. .. .. 1,412 1,330 Lisle, F., Rangi Point .. .. .. 7 8 Lowe, E. R., Waimamaku . . . . 210 350 MacKenzie, James, jun., Broadwood . . 325 346 Mansbridge, Harold, Te Karae, Kohukohu 490 630 Martin, H., Runaruna . . .. .. 250 400 Mason, H. E., Waimamaku .. .. — 327 Maxwell, N. R., P.O. Box'46, Kohukohu . . 10 10 McGovern, H. D. (c/o Jim Neil), Mangamuka 164 872 McGrath, J., Broadwood .. .. — 414 Mclntyre, D. B., Umawera . . . . 64 103 McMuilein, W., Waimamaku . . . . 405 401 Minchin, T., Broadwood .. .. 400 300 Nash, Fred Jas., Paponga .. . . 350 325 Neill, James, Mangamuka . . . . 752 Nil Newman Bros., Broadwood .. .. 1,730 1,400 Newton, Herbert C., Kohukohu . . . . 336 400 Nixon, C. H., Rawene .. .. . . 232 285 Ogle, J. J., Rangiahua .. . . .. — 128 Oldridge, J. D., Waireia Estate, Opononi . . 2,053 2,595 Page, W., Waimamaku . . . . . . 366 414 Parker, H., Tutamoe . . . . . . 30 20 Pederson, P., Wekaweka .. .. — 110 Pederson, T., Wekaweka .. . . — 52 Pederson, T. (Manager, Waimamaku Land — 153 Company), Wekaweka Pettman, A. V. (rural mail delivery), Opononi — 153 Phillipps, F. R., Kohukohu . . . . 576 400 Porritt, C. H., Tutekehua . . . . 475 914 Powick, Jesse, Wekaweka . . . . 69 63 Powick, M. (rural mail delivery), Opononi.. — 503 Price, Frank A., Taheke .. .. 1,472 1,527 Rawson, G. F., Rawene. . .. . . 554 534 Reilly, Owen, Waimamaku .. . . 286 190 Ren wick, H., Punaketere .. .. 1,013 910 Robbins, A. C., Wekaweka .. .. 51 51 Robertson, C. M., Tutekehua .. .. 1,259 1,188

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Hokianoa County—continued. Rogers, A. H., Runaruna, Hokianga .. : 870 1,060 Rogers, Sol., Kohukohu .. .. 71 52 Routlev, John, Kaikohe .. .. ! 744 715 Schrader, C., Moturata, Kohukohu ... 3 Nil Searle, W., Motukaraka.. .. .. 1,780 2,221 Shopland, J., Taikawhana .. .. 36 86 Smith, Dr. S. M., Rawene .. .. ; 677 1,065 Smith,]?., Waiotemarama .*. .. — 24 Snelgar, H., Broadwood .. .. 59 69 Stephens, John, Motukaraka .. .. 1 1 Suomimen, Kjalmar, Kohukohu .. .. 742 844 Templeton, H., Putahu, Umawera .. 1,685 1,592 Trigg, W. B. and R. G., Utakura .. 117 100 Tullock, J. E., Kohukohu .. .. 766 714 Vaughan, Joseph, Kohukohu .. .. 1,098 1,088 Walker, F., Broadwood.. .. .. — 256 Warmington, E., Kohukohu, Hokianga .. 584 478 Welch, F., Broadwood .. .. .. — 669 Wells, Charles J., Okaihau .. . . 355 407 White, C. S., Rangiahua .. .. 105 112 White, George Edward, Waimamaku .. 313 353 White, W. H., Taheke .. .. .. 391 436 Whitefield Bros., Paramu, Rawene .. 240 520 Whittaker Bros., Rangiahua .. .. 436 386 Wiggins, R., Te Karae, Broadwood .. — 186 Wright, E. J., Taheke .. .. .. — 724 Wright, M. E., Rawene .. .. .. — 227 Wyiie, T. (rural mail delivery), Opononi .. — 53 Yarborough, Alfred G. C., Paponga .. 2,945 3,090 Yarborough, Mrs. Alice C., Broadwood .. 172 177 71,177 81,535 WHANGAREI COUNTY (In Whangarei Subdivision). Addison, A. G., Waikiekie .. .. 165 205 Alexander, II. Seott, Pakotai .. .. 966 953 Alison, W., Pakotai .. ... .. 3,875 4,791 Allan, Robert, and Co., Pakotai .. .. 3,413 3,400 Attwood, A. G., Onerahi .. .. •— 84 Aubrey, R. H., Parua Bay .. . . 120 222 Austin, G. E., Maunu . . .. .. 82 48 Babe Bros., Waikiekie .. .. .. 727 542 Babe, Joseph, Waikiekie .. .. 191 Nil Baxter, R., Waipu .. .. .. — 118 Beasley, A. V., Parua Bay .. .. — 107 Beasley, F. L., Parua Bay . . .. 144 Q6 Beasley, J. B., Parua Bay .. .. 340 285 Beech, Vincent, Ruatangata East, via Karao 119 102 Bell, W. J., Kauri, Whangarei .. .. 584 568 Berridge, Herbert, Waikiekie .. .. 407 398 Bishop, E. A., Pakotai . . . . .. 20 236 Blake, Thomas N., Pakotai .. .. 5,690 5,305 Boakes, P. W., Mangapai .. .. 150 152 Bodle, Donald W. S., Ruatangata East, via 263 209 Kamo Bowman and McKay, Waipu .. .. — 600 Bowmar, H. T., and D. R. McKay, Waipu.. 346 Nil Brake, Gilbert F., Pakotai .. . . 748 600 Bruce, G. A., Waipu .. .. .. — 374 Campbell, R. M., Kamo .. .. 256 257 Carter, A. E., Mangapai .. . . 155 142 Carter, G. V., Mangapai .. .. — 25 Carter, J. H., Mangapai .. .. 124 102 Carter, P. A., Moengawahine .. .. — 666 Carter, P. S., Mangapai.. .. .. 241 224 Charters, 0. B., Kaiatea, via Kiripaka .. 82 95 Cheeseman, G. G., Kiripaka .. .. 377 219 Child, G. E., Maungakaramea .. .. 545 712 Chisholm, W. A., Kauri.. .. .. 201 Nil Christie and Andrew, Pakotai .. .. 3,105 2,722 Clements, E., Kiripaka .. .. .. 570 1,113 Clemo, P. F., Kiripaka .. .. . . 94 122 Clemo, Mrs. S. J., Kiripaka .. . . 115 108 Cliff, V. G., Waiotira . . . . . . 589 478 Corbett, R. J., Hikurangi .. .. 1,135 1,205 Cork, Mrs. C., Vinegar Hill, Whangarei .. 777 730 Coxhead, G., Kauri .. .. .. -— 205 Coxhead, J., jun., Kauri .. .. 52 Nil Crawford, H. A., Maungakaramea .. 114 117 Crawford, John, Woodside, Maungakaramea 129 113 Devlin, A., Matapouri .. . . .. 226 244 Dingle and Son, 28 Khyber Pass Road, 1,450 1,383 Auckland

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AUCKLAND SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, | April 30, 1925. 1926. Whangarei County—continued. Donaldson Bros., Whareora .. .. — 518 Drake, R. A., Aponga, via Kamo .. 52 7 Dunford, A. W., Ruatangata .. .. 663 833 Durham, Mrs. Mary, Waipu .. .. 80 Nil Durham, R. S., Waipu .. . . .. — 160 Dyer Bros., Kamo .. .. .. 2,095 2,184 Dysart, G. O., Pakotai .. .. .. 1,215 803 Earnshaw, J., Kamo .. .. . . 181 162 Edge, Alfred, Otuhi . . . . .. 214 258 Ellin, E. M., Whangarei .. .. 594 713 Ellis, Thomas, Kamo .. .. .. 44 8 Finlayson, A. A. and C. H., Aponga .. 4,339 3,130 Einlayson, D. J., Kamo.. .. .. 542 566 Finlayson, R. D., Martin's, Aponga .. 104 126 Foote, Charles W., Helena Bay .. .. 490 582 Fraser, H., Clifford, Titoki .. .. 2,350 1,960 Fraser, J. J., Maungatapere .. .. 1,562 2,285 Freeman, A. E., Tanekaka .. .. 576 660 Galpin, A. N., Whangarei .. .. 78 37 Glover, E. V., Kiripaka. . .. .. 309 Nil Going, F. C., Marua .. .. .. 915 882 Going, J. C., Kamo .. .. .. I 304 204 Going, P. H., Kamo .. .. .. 71 101 Gomez, Joseph, Hikurangi .. .. 133 Nil Gordon, W., Waipu . . . . .. 41 66 Graham, J., Mangapai .. .. . . 217 205 Grantham, E. L., Kamo .. .. 281 265 Griffin, T. J., Kamo .. .. .. 90 108 Gunson Bros., Waikiekie .. .. 787 916 Hailes, R. M., Hikurangi .. . . 250 50 Ham, F., Kara, Whangarei .. .. 337 341 Hamilton, William D., Kamo .. .. 1,654 1,607 Hart, Frank, Waipu .. .. .. 264 214 Hartnell, Henry, Waikiekie .. .. 486 314 Harty, T. D., Parua Bay . . . . 364 334 Hayward, F. B., Maungakaramea .. ! 1,510 1,378 Heape, Arthur S., Pakotai .. .. 850 1,110 Heaton, F., Tenekaha . . .. . . 277 203 Henwood, P., Maungatapere .. .. 70 70 Hewlett, H. E., Mata .. . . .. J 686 597 Hilford, L. B., Waiotira .. .. 153 153 Hill, Roland, Otuhi .. .. .. — 42 Hodge, R. R., Ruatangata West .. 133 127 Hodge, W. P. (rural delivery), Aponga .. 248 369 Holgate, W. D. Kiripaka .. .. 299 308 Hunter Bros., Parakao.. .. .. 327 206 Hunter, W. E., Whangarei .. .. 172 35 Hutchinson, W., Waipara, Parua Bay .. 48 Nil Jessop, J. W. (private bag), Hikurangi .. 415 504 Johnson, L. A., Waikaraka, Whangarei .. 711 810 Kerr, W. A., Riponui .. .. .. 161 83 Kershaw, Mrs. J., Aponga .. .. 16 12 Keyte, Richard, jun., Onerahi .. .. 170 154 King, George, Riponui.. .. .. 320 931 King, Joseph, Riponui.. .. .. 91 161 Laing, J. S., Pakotai .. .. .. 681 600 Lamb, M. L. and P. J., Otuhi.. .. 1,219 1,394 Lamb, N. J., Otuhi .. .. . . 551 454 Lambert, E. H., Aponga .. .. 283 150 Lewin, A. J.. Whananaki . . .. 512 412 Livingston, J. (Estate of), (H. McDonald, 1,046 902 Manager), Maunu, Whangarei Logan, J. B., Pakotai .. .. .. 926 1,263 Macdonald, A-. G., Pakotai .. .. 1,143 1,494 Mannington, A. C., Maungatapere .. 404 228 Mason, W. A., Waikiekie .. .. 217 Nil McAdam, Mrs. Bessie, Taipuha .. .. 116 172 McAllister, W., Mangapai .. .. 4 4 McBeth, D., Poroti .. .. .. 109 131 McBeth, Murdock, Kauri .. .. 15 34 McCardle, A. C., Titoki .. .. 129 170 McConnell Bros., Mangapai .. .. 976 994 McCullough, Alfred J., Tauraroa .. 152 152 McCullough, G., Mangapai .. .. 150 122 McGregor, Colin, Parua Bay .. .. 779 656 McKay, A. J., Kinross, Kamo .. .. 1,703 2,058 McKay, C., Waipu .. .. . . 300 Nil McKay, Daniel, Entrance, Waipu .. 274 203 McKay, Donald R., North River, Waipu 516 430 McKay, J. R., Cave, Waipu .. .. 486 427 McKay, R. M., Waipu.. .. .. 295 246 i McKay, William A., Waipu .. .. 258 294 1 McKeena, P., Maungakaramea .. .. 160 , 265 1 MoKenzie, Alex., Mangapai .. .. 262 313 1

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1920. Whangarei County—continued. McKenzie, Duncan, Waipu .. .. 484 456 McKenzie, J. D., Takahiwai .. .. 304 424 McKenzie, R. S., Awaroa, Whangarei .. 216 224 McLean, D. J., Birdgrove, Waipu . . 564 427 McLean, D. J., Waipu .. .. — 470 McLean, J. 1)., Finlayson's Brook, Waipu .. 250 304 McLean, J. McD., Pine Hill, Waipu .. 60 13 McLean, Murdock, Waipu . . . . 102 112 McLennan, Angus, Cove, Waipu .. 229 207 McLennan Bros., Tahere .. .. 198 609 McLennan, P. C., Kauri . . .. 637 554 McLeod, Mrs. Donald, Hikurangi .. 649 702 Millar, A. B., Maungakaramea . . .. 98 89 Millar, J. and W., Kara .. .. 284 445 Milward, P., Finlayson's Brook, Waipu .. 266 207 Moreland, W., Waipu . . .. . . 105 75 Morgan, J. H., Houto . . .. . . 614 738 Mornesy, M., Tangiteroria . . .. 970 975 Morrison, J., Matapouri .. .. 1,400 1,645 Murdock, A. J., Whangarei .. .. 123 152 Neale, Thomas, Mania.. .. .. 35 35 Nelson, L. R., Titoki .. .. .. 20 500 Nelson, L. W., Whangarei .. . . 41 Nil Newman, R., Kamo . . . . . . 240 203 O'Callaghan, Misses E. M. and A. (rural 459 778 mail), Onerahi Ormandy, R. S., Mangapai .. . . 160 198 Paddison, R., Maungakaramea .. .. 171 72 Palmer, W. L., Mangapai .. .. 35 49 Peat, James, jun., Taraire, Kauri .. 95 58 Peat, James, jun., The Rockies, Kauri .. 725 792 Pepperell, C. H., Houto . . .. 338 337 Phillips, Stanley, Box 35, Whangarei .. 1,930 2,060 Pilbrow, F., Waipu .. .. .. 595 513 Plaisted, W. G., Glenbervie, Whangarei .. 21 23 Porter, T. E., Maungakaramea .. .. 278 204 Price, E., Otuhi, Whangarei .. .. — 66 Pullin, Arthur E., Aponga .. .. 168 270 Rawnsley, James, Pakotai .. .. 707 752 Redmond, T. F., Box 8, Onerahi . . 304 499 Rintoul, Andrew, Huarau .. . . 741 Nil Ritchie, J. G., Pakotai .. .. 1,349 1,243 Roberts, R. D., Ruatangata .. .. 239 Nil Robinson, Alfred J., Taurikura .. .. 221 241 Ross, J. M., Parua Bay .. .. 516 545 Rowley, Mrs. S., Hukerenui .. .. 51 27 Rudolph, W., Pakotai .. .. .. 718 609 Rushbrook, Charles, Ruatangata East, via 187 94 Kamo Russek, Mrs. Elizabeth, Tauraroa . . 143 318 Russell, A. G., Maungatapere .. .. 1,023 1,014 Russell, W. S., Kamo .. .. .. — 20 Sands, H., Waipu . . .. .. 28 Nil Sands, Herbert L., Whangarei .. .. 127 82 Shield, W. N., Cave Farm, Waipu .. 466 466 Sinclair, D. R., Kauri .. .. .. 168 172 Sloane, H. B. (c/o Farmers' Co-operative), 1,495 1,265 Whangarei Smith, Albert M., Tahere .. .. 274 330 Smith, C. F., Tahere .. .. .. 266 404 Smith, F. J., Titoki .. .. .. 720 783 Smith, W. H. H., Kamo .. .. 173 175 Somerville and O'Neill, Kauri .. .. 1,060 1,956 Somner, A. H., Braigh, Waipu .. .. 182 265 Stainforth, R. H., and Fletcher, Kiripaka . . 3,316 2,656 Stephen, A. and J., Charlton, Waiotira .. 1,213 1,414 Stevens, W., Brookfield, Waipu.. .. 108 109 Sutherland, John Alexander, Helena Bay .. 203 Nil Sutherland, M. D., North River, Waipu .. 135 79 Symes, A. C., Whangarei .. .. 2,497 2,308 Tapley, Mrs. F. M., Waipu .. .. 450 295 Thomson. J. H., Kamo .. .. 415 193 Thomson, Mrs. M. M., Tauraroa .. 153 230 Thorburn, A. W., jun., Parua Bay .. 510 651 Thorne, Alfred J. W., Pakotai .. .. 3,174 Nil Tilson, R. T., Tauraroa .. .. 214 Nil Time well and King, Whangarei .. 120 50 Todd, Mrs. Margaret, Marua .. .. 190 280 Trewin Bros., Marohemo .. .. 1,464 1,351 Turner, H. J., Otuhi .. .. .. 66 69 Vining, C., Whangarei .. .. .. 395 366 Vyle, E. A., Otaika, Whangarei .. 400 400 Wakelin, Walter, Whangarei .. .. 90 275 Walker, A. N., Maungakaramea .. 452 573

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AUCKLAND SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 19:16. I Whangarei County—continued. Watson, F. G., Kamo Road, Whangarei .. 156 148 Webb, Luke, Helena Bay .. .. 361 360 White, Arthur G., Hukerenui .. . . 17 Nil Wilson, C. R., Waiaruke (private bag), — 190 Whangarei Wilson, N. J., Kamo .. .. .. 4,834 4,153 Wilson, Thomas, Manaia Park, Ruakaka .. Ill 91 Wood, A. P., Maungakaramea .. .. 1,140 Nil Wood, D. T.. P.O. Box 94, Whangarei .. 1,029 1,110 Woolhouse, E., Tauraroa .. .. 56 373 Wooly, W. H., Matapouri .. .. 629 441 Worsnop, J., Ruatangata .. .. 131 25 Worsp Bros., Whangarei .. .. 5,638 5,399 Wright, A., Pakotai .. .. .. — 765 Wright Bros., Pakotai .. . . . . 627 Nil Wright, E. G., Maungakaramea . . 137 154 Wright, John, Waipu .. .. .. 267 275 Yates, F. A., Ruatangata .. . . 190 435 Yates, F. A., Ruatangata West .. 595 164 126,197 123,425 OTAMATEA COUNTY (In Whangarei Subdivision). Anderson, James, Pukerata .. .. 312 623 Ariell, John B., Thorne, Paparoa . . 893 889 Bagnall, Eric H., Mangawai .. .. 260 Nil Bagnall, Henry Thomas, Mangawai .. — 308 Balderston, L., Kaiwaka .. .. 400 457 Ball, C. W., Matakohe .. .. .. 84 108 Betts, W. R., Ararua, Matakohe .. — 299 Birtles, J., Huarau .. .. .. 200 291 Bowmar, D., Mangawai.. .. 1,334 1,140 Boyde, J. T., Paparoa .. .. .. 370 364 Brljevich, Joseph, Huarau .. .. 72 96 Brown, James E., Tara, Mangawai . . 140 150 Brown, Leonard Charles, Tara, Mangawai. . 172 256 Bull, Arthur, Mareretu .. .. .. 458 506 Bull Bros., Batley .. .. .. 393 424 Bull, Mrs. Edith Beatrice (Ohae Property), 243 218 Batley Campbell, David, Matakohe .. .. 150 150 Causer, C., Post-office, Rowsell's . . 157 142 Causer, John, Lennox Hills, Rowsell's .. 236 187 Christensen, H. W., Ararua, Matakohe .. 395 290 Cliff, H. and G., Waiotira .. .. 965 806 Cliffe, G. K., Paparoa .. . . .. 566 730 Cliffe, James A., Paparoa .. ... 594 576 Cliffe, Mrs. E. A., Paparoa .. .. 428 460 Coates, J. G., E. K., and E. T. R., Matakohe 2,889 3,319 Coates, Thomas, Orakei P.O. . . . . 1,330 1,371 Coulter, W., Kaiwaka .. . . . . ■ 590 628 Cross, James, Bellfield, Paparoa .. .. 318 242 Cullen, J., Maungaturoto .. .. — 113 Cullen, J. A., Maungaturoto .. .. — 408 Cullen, R. S., Maungaturoto .. .. 608 146 Dawson, W. R.. Kaiwaka . . .. 321 217 Dodd, P. A., Glen Allan, Maungaturoto .. 534 540 Dodds, Alexander, Paparoa .. .. 86 142 Dodds, J. T. and R., Wairere .. .. 1,023 969 Dods, T., Mareretu .. .. .. 386 396 Donaldson, P. J., Ranganui .. .. 442 638 Downs, T. F., Rehia . . .. . . 545 582 Draper, H., Huarau .. . . .. 265 293 Dreadon, Alfred, Te Parahi, Matakohe .. 739 958 Dreadon, Charles, Rehia, Tokatoka .. 621 1,021 Dreadon, G. H., Rehia .. .. .. 38 47 Efford, Robert, Totara Farm, Paparoa . . 1L3 148 Elicott, A. H., Marahemo . . . . 295 Nil Evans, E. O., Paparoa .. .. . . 72 69 Fenwick, Mrs. D. I., Paparoa .. . . 386 466 Fergus, D., Marohemo . . . . . . 41 71 Finlayson, Alexander (Estate of), Maunga- 1,159 1,238 turoto Finlayson Bros, (c/o J. Kerr), Rehia . . 2,567 2,249 Finlayson, H. S. and N. K., Maungaturoto 575 600 Finlayson, P. A., Ruawai .. .. 2,000 1,800 Finlayson, R. S., Maungaturoto .. .. 386 356 Fraser Bros., Marohemo .. .. 215 329 Gallic, G., Matakohe .. .. .. 119 25 Gibbs, F. W., Wairere .. .. .. 365 100 Gill, F. F., Wairere .. .. .. 456 415

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Otamatea County—continued. Hames Bros., Wairere .. .. .. 67 65 Hames, G. M. (c/o R. Hames), Huarau . . 214 77 Hames, G. M. (c/o R. Hames), Huarau .. — 149 Hames, Rowland, Huarau .. . . 538 508 Hanna, L. C., Whakapirau .. .. 393 385 Hargreaves, E., Batley .. .. .. 440 500 Hastie, R., Mangawai .. .. .. 225 282 Hellier, H., Marohemo . . .. .. — 261 Heslop, G. W., Mareretu .. .. 175 140 Hewitt, W. C., Box 229, Hamilton .. 206 258 Hill, Arthur, Maungaturoto .. .. 567 619 Hill, Percy and Thomas, Marohemo .. 268 530 Hill, R. A., Tamahunga, Kaiwaka .. 480 520 Hillier, W. C. M., Parahi, Matakohe .. 329 350 Holmes, S. S., Marohemo .. .. — 112 Huband, W. E., Lyndwood, Maungaturoto 180 159 Hudspith, W. H., Mareretu . . .. 86 108 Hyland, D., Tuakau (c/o A. J. Leslie), Kai- 172 Nil waka Jeffs, E. S., Matakohe .. . . .. 250 234 Jenkins, G. A., Marohemo .. .. 1,067 1,258 Judd, B. C., Maungaturoto .. .. 617 649 Kirk, A. E., Ararua .. . . .. 218 413 Leach, C. A., Maungaturoto .. .. 25 25 Leaf Bros., Matakohe .. . . .. 576 550 Leslie, A. J., Kaiwaka .. .. .. 24 11 Lindquist, A., Paparoa .. . . .. 275 357 Linnell, G. F., Batley .. .. .. 495 501 Linnell, G. F., Kaiwaka .. .. 3,170 3,340 Linnell, George F., jun., Kaiwaka .. 694 706 Linnell, J. E., Batley .. .. . . 961 852 Linnell, T. F., Kaiwaka . . .. 285 400 Linton, W., Lindum Grange, Batley . . 1,036 1,016 Littin Bros., Kaiwaka . . .. .. 502 494 Lonsdale, T. W., Marahemo .. .. 507 468 Macfarlare, J. B., Whakapirau .. .. 554 711 Martin, A. A., Paparoa . . . . . . 229 182 ' Massey, Henry, Wairere .. .. — 89 Massey, J. R., Wairere .. .. .. 280 300 McAdam, R. G., Mareretu .. .. 196 233 McCIean, J., Kaiwaka . . .. .. 19 102 McCarroll, R., Mareretu .. .. 246 408 McConaughy, A., Pahi .. . . .. 108 185 McCormick, Mrs. A. E. (c/o W. J. Peters, 836 863 Manager), Waikiekie McMillan, W. S., Maungaturoto .. .. 5 7 McRae, M. (Estate of), Maungaturoto . . 1,286 1,295 Metcalfe and Sons, Matakohe .. .. 776 1,116 Mills, G. T., Totara Downs, Kaiwaka .. 64 89 Mills, J. F., Ararua, via Matakohe .. 2,230 2,540 Mould, F. J. J. N., Rowsell's .. .. 457 444 Mould, N. W. G., Rowsell's .. .. 155 110 New, G., Pahi . . .. .. 150 150 Noble, Alexander, Ararua, via Matakohe .. 377 414 Nutsford, Thomas V., Mareretu . . .. 257 309 Otway, Kirk, Mareretu .. .. .. 543 540 Page, A. V., Paraki, via Matakohe .. 100 177 Paige, R. L., Warleigh, Whakapirau, Kaipara 100 72 Parker and Johnson, Matakohe .. . . 387 Nil Petley, G., Paparoa . . . . . . 185 346 Reyland, William H., Matakohe .. .. 58 62 Rintoul, Andrew, Huarau .. .. — 1,002 Roadley Bros., Batley .. .. 1,058 1,012 Saunders, A. H., Wairere .. .. 86 70 Schiska, E., Kaiwaka .. .. .. 531 542 Simpkin, R., Kaiwaka, North Auckland .. 56 100 Simpkin, W. G., Rehia . . .. .. 158 220 Smith, A. L., Matakohe.. .. .. 76 143 Smith, G., Matakohe .. . . .. 822 731 Smith, H. and F., Ararua, P.O., Matakohe 208 233 Smith, William, Matakohe .. .. 715 905 Srxelling Bros., Maungaturoto .. .. 411 221 Spick, G. T., Paparoa .. . . .. 243 275 Stevens and Massey, The Pines, Paparoa .. 280 35.6 Stewart Bros., Kaiwaka . . . . 553 600 Stewart, Malcolm, Kaiwaka . . . . 447 503 Stewart, Mervyn B. R., Kaiwaka .. 123 139 Taylor, L., Paparoa ... .. .. 71 129 Thomas, W., Lloyd Avenue West, Mount 714 628 Albert Thompson, W. O., Rehia .. .. 69 92 Tibbits, Arthur H., Ngahere Lake, Paparoa 132 132 Trewin Bros., Marohemo .. .. 1,131 1,582 Trounson, J. H., Paparoa .. .. 240 286 Vincent, T. R., Tokatoka ,, ,. 982 810

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AUCKLAND SHEEP DISTRICT —continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1928. Otamatea County—continued. Walker, A. W., Maungaturoto . . .. 170 182 Watkins, K., Kaiwaka .. .. .. 80 75 Wharfe, Alfred J., Mangawai . . .. 663 634 Whyte, John N., Matakohe . . .. 313 350 Wilson, Alfred, Paparoa .. .. 515 500 W'ilson, Norman, Mareretu .. .. — 72 Wilson, T. and R., Arcadia, Paparoa .. 690 636 Wilson, T. and R., Paparoa . . . . 180 127 Win tie, Claude, Tara, Mangawai .. .. 200 541 Worthington, A., Mareretu .. .. — 186 Zwies, Leopold, Whakapirau .. .. 103 108 64,976 70,529 HOBSON COUNTY (In Whangarei Subdivision). Adams, A. W., Aranga .. .. .. 2 Nil Adams Bros., Waimatenui .. .. 686 631 Allan (Executors, Estate of I. C. Allan), 857 1,105 (private bag), Dargaville Ambury, T., Mititai .. .. .. 752 409 Ballantyne, T. A., Pukehuia .. .. 1,271 ] ,133 Barclay, J. G., Pukehuia . . .. 292 396 Bassett, Thomas, Te Kopuru .. .. 1,680 1,975 Bayly, G. T., Muka Station, Dargaville . . 3,190 2,940 Beattie, R. M., Mount Albert, Auckland .. 890 959 Bell, R. J., Te Karaka, Tangowahine .. 7,857 8,069 Bergham, T. W., Dargaville .. .. 502 678 Best, E., Tokatoka .. .. . . 160 352 Biddies, John, Maungarata, via Dargaville 2,548 2,700 Bird Bros., Aranga .. .. .. 200 530 Blake, S. J., Tangowahine .. .. 2,392 2,344 Blowes, W., Pukehuia .. .. . . 478 596 Bourke, H. C., Kirikopuni .. .. 357 399 Boys, John Donald, Kirikopuni .. . . 851 985 Bradley, G. H., Arapohue .. . . 417 368 Cann, R., Aranga .. .. .. 338 398 Carpenter, C. T., Waimatenui .. . . 421 348 Chadwick, T. W., Aratapu .. .. 1,267 880 Christensen, J. L., Pukehuia .. .. 300 500 Clausen, A., Pakotai .. .. .. 1,253 Nil Clayton, J. H., Settlement, Darga- 570 618 vill© Clear, H. P., Dargaville.. .. .. — 804 Clements, R. E., Dargaville . . .. 87 227 Coleman, Benjamin, Tangowahine .. 2,347 2,252 Condon Bros., Aratapu .. . . . . 102 64 Crawford, F. E., Tangowahine .. .. 1,310 1,448 Crawford, W., Dargaville .. . . — 40 Cummings, W. G., Waimatenui .. .. 412 437 Dalbett, W., Kirikopuni .. .. — 400 Danks, A., Hoanga . . . . . . 107 126 Davidson, E. G., Maungarata .. .. 1,291 1,023 Davidson, L. G., Maungarata .. .. 770 654 Dodd, R. J., Horehore .. . . .. 524 Nil Downey, G., Aranga . . .. .. 547 547 Farrand Bros., Te Kohuroa, Dargaville . . 697 664 Finlayson, R. J. and E. K., Raupo . . 874 2,139 Fletcher Bros., Donnelly's Crossing . . 102 86 Gant, T. C., Okahu . . .... — 325 Glink, John, Red Hill, Te Kopuru .. 257 360 Groves and McKenzie, Waimatenui . . 360 403 Hailes (Executors of) and Ward, Tangiteroria 3,515 3,400 Hall, W. T. W., Oranoa .. .. 71 87 Hamlyn, A. E., Arapohue .. .. 375 327 Hansen, P. E., Tutamoe .. .. 153 Nil Harding, A. E., Aroa, Mangawhare .. 1,260 1,598 Harding, A. E., Mangaru, Tangowahine . . 1,903 1,694 Harding, Edwin, Dargaville .. .. 3,149 3,953 Hawkins, Thomas C., Tangowahine . . 1,198 1,113 Hawkins, Thomas H., Tangowahine . . 458 558 Heap3, E., Pakotai . . .. .. 520 367 Heath, A. C., Tutamoe .. .. .. 98 158 Heath, S., Tutamoe .. . . . . 137 160 Heath, W. N., Tutamoe .. . . 96 101 Hemphill, James, Dargaville .. .. 1,092 1,026 Horrobin, H., Tangiteroria .. .. — 388 Hoyle, R., Arapohue .. . . .. 383 383 Humphreys, F. W., One tea . . .. 400 275 Jensen, T. H. and I., Oranoa .. . . 431 425 Jones, Charles, P.O., Mangatu .. .. 266 286

No. oi Sheep on April 30, April SO, 1925. 1920. Hobson County—continued. Kavanagh, Hugh, Pukehuia .. .. 7 Nil Keene, H. R., Pukehuia .. .. 355 361 Kemp Bros., Pouto .. . . . . 125 128 Kena Bros., Pouto . . . . .. 385 372 Kerr, C., Maropiu . . .. .. 153 205 Kerr, Robert C., Oranoa .. .. 665 635 Larsen, A., Pukehuia .. . . .. 51 29 Legarth, F. F., Omana, Dargaville . . 280 480 Lendrum, G., Te Kopuru .. .. 430 346 Liggett, R., Tikinui .. .. .. 134 164 Linder, Peter, Whatoro.. .. .. 833 763 Lyons, J., Waihue . . .. . . 676 687 Mackey, E. H., Waimatenui .. .. 594 638 Marchant, Robert G., Kaihu .. .. 142 335 Martin, J. H., Tangowahine .. .. — 560 Martin, W. V., Tangowahine .. .. 458 612 Massey, Horace, One tea .. . . 761 304 Mati Miach, Dargaville .. .. .. 77 102 McCallum, C. T., Arapohue .. . . 137 253 McCraith, J., Arapohue.. .. .. 153 Nil McCraith, Robert, Donnelly's Crossing . . 608 808 McCraith, T., Mamaronui .. .. 416 377 McCullough, A., Aranga . . .. 28 18 McDermott, Peter, Onetea .. .. 1,039 1,100 McGowan, J. and E., Maropiu .. .. 420 McKay, G., Maropiu .. .. . . 204 230 McKenzie, A. L., Waihui, Dargaville .. 375 312 McKenzie, H. D., Waimatenui .. .. 623 737 McLennan, J. W., Onetea . . . . 661 760 McLeod, D. L., Pouto Property, Woodhill.. 670 867 Meale, J. H., Whatoro .. .. .. 500 193 Miosivich, Paul, Te Kopuru .. .. 484 502 Montgomery Bros., Mititai .. ... 554 416 Montgomery, R., Mititai .. .. 64 3 Morgan, W. A., Aratapu .. .. — 31 Morresey, P., Mamaranui .. .. — 1,231 Morresey, P., Tangiteroria .. .. 1,130 1,215 Morrin, N. G., Maungarata . . .. — 400 Morris, P. T. B., Pakotai .. .. — 684 Murphy, E., Te Karaka, Tangowahine .. 3,473 3,140 Nash, J., Tangiteroria .. .. .. 312 571 Newman, C., Pouto .. .. .. 1,670 1,766 Newman, W. C., Oranoa .. .. — 292 Nilsson, J. A., Whatoro .. .. 1,357 1,752 Oldfield, Oliver, Waimata Settlement, Darga- 483 495 ville Olesen, F., Whatoro .. .. .. 351 406 Orr and Cummings, Waimatenui. . .. 610 631 Osbaldiston, J., Mamaranui .. .. — 179 Osborne, Philip (rural delivery),Tangowahine 273 345 Palmer Bros., Pukehuia .. .. 316 6 Pedersen, S., Waimata Settlement, Darga- 803 642 ville Pomare, Wiremu Hare, Pouto .. . . 282 293 Powell, J. J., Mamaronui .. .. 407 400 Presland, J., Onetea .. .. .. 441 749 Presland, L., Onetea .. .. .. 328 Nil Pulham, C. C., Dargaville . . . . 43 241 Rikys, A. G., Te Kopuru . . .. 1,687 1,907 Rintoul Bros., Waimatenui .. .. 550 399 Rintoul, J. J. L., Waimatenui . . .. 502 510 Roberts, W. J. (private bag), Dargaville .. 3,495 3,533 Rountree, G. G., Pukehuia . . .. 3 Nil Sanders, Mrs. A. E., Tangiteroria . . 255 288 Schepens, Emile, Waimatenui .. .. 1,950 1,953 Schick, F. G., Tangaihi .. .. .. 1,107 1,370 Simon, Pirika, Dargaville .. .. 541 485 Simpkin, H. E., Arapohue .. .. 77 109 Simpkin, Joseph, Arapohue .. .. 46 79 Simpkin, W., Lenton Grove, Mangawhare.. 1,315 1,308 Simpkin, Walter, Arapohue .. .. 626 1,117 Slade, H. J., Riverview, Dargaville . . 635 652 Sloane, Joseph H., Pukehuia .. .. 1,732 1,625 Snowdon and Tier, Hoanga .. .. 123 96 Sommerville, W. G., Black Hill .. .. 1,974 1,670 Stonex Bros., Pukehuia.. . . .. 469 805 Studholme, J., Mititai .. .. .. 1,005 944 Swanwick, R., Waimata Settlement, Darga- 225 203 ville Sylvia, F. W., Arapohue .. .. — 324 Thorne, S. H., Tangowahine . . .. 481 663 Thornton, R., Maungarata (private bag), 100 485 Dargaville Trounson, V., Maropiu .. .. ., 392 48

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AUCKLAND SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

2—H. 238.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Hobson County—continued. Turner, H. D., Mangatu .. .. 102 103 Turner, W. T., Donnelly's Crossing .. — 48 Walker, H., Onetea .. .. .. 336 [394 Ward, A., Mamaranui .. .. .. — g 83 Ward, F. W., Pukehuia.. .. .. 330 |35 1 Waterson, J., Pukehuia.. .. .. 715 1,612 Williams, A. L., Iloanga .. .. 1,990 2,108 Williams, J. H. B., Mangarata, Dargaville 2,530 2,101 Wilson, James G., Glen Orchard, Mititai .. 920 921 Woods, G. V., Waimata Settlement, Darga- 365 331 ville Wright, G. F., Whatoro .. .. 230 406 Young and Thomson, Box 56, Dargaville .. 840 641 Young, J. R., Mititai .. .. .. 54 50 107,446 115,519 RODNEY COUNTY (In Auckland Subdivision). Andrews, Ernest, Maharau .. .. 50 Nil Andrews, Ernest, Windymere, Kaipara Flats 420 280 Andrews, H. R., Glentworth, Kaipara Fiats 298 261 Annison, W. A. (c/o C. Hansen, Manager), 36 47 Mohiketa Island (private bag), Auckland Ashton, Harry, Whangateau .. .. 167 230 Baker, E. W., Fenbrook, Puhoi .. .. 598 620 Barker, S. J., Warkworth .. .. 115 112 Barker, W. P., Fenbrook, Puhoi .. .. 192 215 Bayer, A., Puhoi .. .. .. 99 115 Bayer, John, Tahekeroa .. .. 404 472 Bayer, Joseph, Tahekeroa .. .. 96 80 Bayer, Wenze, Puhoi .. .. .. 21 58 Bayley, G. T. (c/o J. McEwen, Manager), 3,090 2,241 Whangaripo, Wellsford Berger, G. O., Ahuroa .. .. .. 18 45 Berger, J., Ahuroa .. .. .. — 33 Blackwell, J. H., Hakaru .. .. 300 233 Blade, A. E., Premier Buildings, Queen 200 237 Street, Auckland Boler, A. S., Frithwood, Tauhoa .. .. 90 140 Bowman, Walter, Streamlands .. .. 146 156 Breese, C. M., Kaipara Flats .. .. 392 422 Breese, Darcy, Kaipara Flats .. .. 392 382 Brookes, A. E., Wharehine, Port Albert .. 215 228 Buchanan, J. L., Matakana Lower .. — 192 Came, M. P., Woodlands, Whangaripo .. 160 169 Campbell, A. (Estate of) (c/o W. R. Camp- 28 17 bell), Matakana Campbell, W. R., Matakana .. .. 58 175 Carran, Daniel, Streamlands .. .. 11 128 Clayden, H. G., Warkworth .. .. 491 545 Clayden, T. A., Matakana .. .. 192 214 Clifford, J'., Ahuroa .. .. .. — 117 Croker, Samuel W., Matakana .. .. 379 404 Culling, W. H., Box 15, Solway, Warkworth 504 309 Darroch, I). M., Stanley Bay, Auckland .. 156 Nil Davie-Martin, Misses S. A. and A., Wood- 138 159 Day, G. M., Waiteitei Settlement, Wellsford 214 182 Day, John, Tawharanui .. .. 81 91 Dennis Bros., Puhoi .. .. .. 24 22 Dibble, C. H., Wayby .. .. .. 103 100 Dill, F. G., Atuanui, Kaipara Flats .. 306 310 Duck, T. H., Tomarata .. .. 412 402 Dudding, W., Parahaki, Port Albert .. 527 520 Dunningham, A. E., Ahuroa .. .. 818 801 Edwards, S., The Pines, Warkworth .. —■ 640 Ellis, C. C. (rural delivery), Kaipara Flats 200 206 Emtage, G. S., Warkworth .. .. 127 110 Fyfe, W. M., Whangaripo .. . . 140 204 Gibbs, John, Hoteo North .. .. 78 80 Goldsworthy, R., Sea View Farm, Mullet 115 106 Point Grant, J. V., Kokako .. .. .. 293 284 Green, G. T., Matakana .. .. 205 238 Green, W. A., Matakana .. .. 168 153 Greenwood, J. B., Leigh .. .. 355 355 Greenwood, Mrs. Mary Hannah, Dovedale, 456 438 Leigh

No. of Sheep on April 30,1 April 30, 1925. 1926. Rodney County—continued. Grimmer, F. J. (rural delivery), Kaipara 559 338 Flats Gubb, Thomas A., Ho'teo .. .. 3,603 4,84.4 Guy, Mrs. E. (e/o A. Guy), Sea View Station, 5,591 6,070 Wharehine Harding, Maurice, Te Hana .. .. 512 569 Harper, A., Pakiri .. .. .. 428 438 Harris, G., Pakiri .. .. .. 85 84 Hawken, Charles, Ahuroa .. .. 90 106 Heywood, L., Te Hana .. .. 120 10 Heywood, R., Matakana .. .. 112 89 Hood, Andrew, Kaipara Flats .. .. 186 178 Hooper and Gardner, Glorit .. .. 791 937 Hooper, Henry A., Glorit .. .. 325 415 Hudson, E. A., Nga Totara, Kaipara Flats 499 492 Hughes, William H. D., Mahurangi .. 434 363 Hyde, W. J., Takatu, Matakana .. 1,000 1,488 Jenkins, T. O., Ahuroa .. .. 85 67 Johnston, X. B., Kaipara Flats .. 243 213 Jones, Francis, Kaipara Flats .. .. 180 150 Kempt, D. M., Leigh .. .. .. 194 194 .Kenealey, D., Whangaripo .. .. 404 420 King, F. T. L., Warkworth .. .. — 19 King, J. M., and Sons, Warkworth .. 207 201 Kraack, Carl D., Waiwhiu, North x~nd — 167 Kraack, W. (rural delivery), Kaipara Flats — 55 Lawrie, J. F., Mahurangi .. .. 218 228 Leach, J. E., Wellsford .. .. 251 240 Le Gallais, Kenneth, Mangakura .. 1,017 989 Levet, G. and P., Wellsford .. .. 955 968 Lewis, Mrs. F. J., Te Arai, North Auckland 4 Nil Linton, F. R., Kaipara Flats .. .. 803 493 Logue, H. P., Tomarata .. .. 474 660 Martin, A. A. I). and W. J. I)., Woodcock's 582 530 Martin, A. D., Daveydale, Woodcock's .. 1,017 975 Martin, Albert David, Woodcock's .. 122 142 Martin, J. H., Gavieside, Woodcock's .. 102 75 Mason, G. H., Tauhoa .. .. .. 202 | 130 McElroy, W. F. and A. L., Puhoi .. 1,586 1,497 McHardy, G., Wellsford .. .. 1S6 Nil McRae, G. R., Hoteo North, Wellsford .. 197 310 Meiklejohn, L. W., Fern Glen, Big Omaha.. 309 315 Middlemas, B. W., Matakana .. .. 146 142 Miller, F. I)., Wood Lea, Warkworth .. 2 Nil Morrison, James, Kaipara Flats .. 755 756 Morrison, S., Red Bluff, Warkworth .. 350 350 Newcombe, S., Tauhoa .. .. 56 58 Nilson, E. A., Warkworth .. .. 215 263 Oldfield, F. J., B,ockmount, Wellsford .. 1,160 1,056 Ormond, Miss Fanny (c/o R. Ross, Mana- 1,720 1,825 ger), Kaiwaka Palmer, Charles H., Glorit .. .. 330 270 Parker, K. A., Wellsford .. .. 142 74 Parkes, Henry, Matakana Lower .. 203 207 Parry, H. T. (c/o D. W. Kemp, Manager), 278 364 Puhapuka Paul, John, Ahuroa .. .. .. 17 25 Payne, W., and Sons, Port Albert .. 340 300 Petrie Bros, (rural mail), Whangaripo .. 1,249 1,091 Phillips Bros., Kaipara Flats .. .. — 260 Phillips, C. W., Kokaho, Port Albert .. 157 74 Phillips, E. V., The Briars, Warkworth .. 72 60 Phillips, Frederick, Streamlands .. 185 153 Phillips, George, Rockynook, Streamlands 200 \ Nil Phillips, Mark, Waiwhiu .. .. 32 J Nil Poyner, Mrs. Annie, Komokoriki .. 132 j 210 Prictor, A. G., Wellsford .. .. 200 160 Pritchardt, C. H., Hakaru .. .. 280 322 Ramsbottom, L., Warkworth .. .. 39 2 Rauner, Edward, Big Omaha .. .. 80 j Nil Rauner, George, Puhoi .. .. 182 j 160 Rauner, John, Puhoi .. .. .. 192 j 167 Rauner, Joseph, Puhoi .. .. 305 j 296 Rauner, M., jun., Puhoi .. .. 19 j 31 Rauner, Toney, Tahekeroa .. .. 270 303 Rayner, A., Whangaripo .. .. 60 73 Remiger, B., Puhoi .. .. .. 807 834 Rice, D., Tomarata .. .. .. 305 303 Robieson, E. M., Matakana .. .. — 24 Russek, Herbert, Puhoi .. .. 581 555 Rvan, Butler Miller, Tyone, Hakaru .. 282 468 Ryan, T. B„ Te Hana .. .. 376 615 Sanderson, A. W., Ahuroa .. .. — 18 Scandrett, Thomas H., Mullet Point .. 105 | 47 Seandrett, T. H., Mullet Point .. .. — I 176

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Rodney County—continued. Schischka, B., Puhoi .. . . .. 92 121 Schischka Bros., Waiwera .. .. 957 823 Schischka, Edward, Puhoi .. .. 531 542 Schischka, Leonard Frederick, Puhoi .. 218 242 Scholium, B., Puhoi .. .. .. .183 163 Scholium, Wenzl, Puhoi .. .. 600 800 Scholium, William J., Hillier's Farm, Puhoi 412 185 Scholium, William J., Puhoi .. .. 410 426 Shannon, Miss Ellen, Tomarata.. .. 224 203 Shaw Bros., Whangaripo .. .. 833 915 Smith, F. D., Wharehine .. .. 192 183 Smith, Joseph, Matakana .. .. 122 137 Smith, L., Matakana .. .. .. — 150 Smith, Mrs. Mary Ann, Broken Hill, Mata- 130 Nil kana Smith, R. N., Port Albert .. .. 230 266 Smith, Sydney, Port Albert .. .. 122 80 # Smith, William, Wellsford .. .. 51 108 Smith, William T. K., Wharehine .. 226 260 Smyth, Richard, Box 2, Kaipara Flats .. — 156 Steventon, R. Horatio, Woodland, Tauhoa — 350 Stewart, J., Helensville .. .. — 346 Straka, Charles, Puhoi.. .. .. 1,336 1,113 Struthers, Ernest O., Pukapuka, Wark- 186 184 worth, Puhoi Thompson, G. E., Port Albert .. .. j 4 24 Thompson, J. Wyatt, Kauri Grove, Kaipara 379 421 Flats Thomson, V. P., North Albert-land .. 90 130 Tilford, Jas., Puhoi .. .. .. — 673 Tolhopf, Frank, Ahuroa .. .. 168 175 Tolhopf, Joseph, Puhoi .. .. 158 i 180 Tolhopf, Martin, jun., Puhoi .. .. 64 i 93 Tolhopf, William, Puhoi .. .. 263 , 273 Tomich, Frank, Tomarata .. .. 61 86 Trotter, A., Warkworth .. .. — 59 Trotter Bros., Matakana .. .. 123 Nil Turnwald, Joseph, Tahekaroa .. .. 294 343 Turnwald, Lorenz, Puhoi .. .. 151 121 Vennell, G. W., Kaipara Flats .. .. 760 742 Vipond, E. A., Whangaripo .. .. 312 270 Vipond, Edward, Kaipara Flats .. 280 329 Vipond, Joseph, Matakana .. .. 41 68 Washer, G. L., Hoteo, Kaipara Line .. — 40 Webber Bros., Matakana . . .. 708 796 Week, John J., jun., Lower Waiwera .. 57 134 Week, Joseph, jun., Woodcock's .. .. 80 203 Week, Paul, Puhoi .. .. .. 81 92 Week, Robert Joseph (Cowan's Bay), Pohue- 80 241 hue, Warkworth Week, Robert Joseph (Pine Grove), Pohue- — 170 hue, Warkworth Week, Wenzl, Makarau .. .. 67 87 Wenzlick, John Joseph, Puhoi .. .. 145 117 Wenzlick, Martin, Puhoi .. .. 178 166 Wenzlick, Vincent, Puhoi .. .. 246 263 Wharf Bros., Linton, North Albertland .. 410 582 White, T. R., and Sons, Woodcock's .. 428 502 Wilson, I. G., Matakana .. . . 388 512 Wilson, John (c/o I. G. Wilson), Matakana 1,448 1,016 Wilson, Misses Sarah and B., Stockyard, 144 150 Pohuehue Witheford Bros., Wharehine .. .. 40 86 Wood, E. V., Wellsford .. .. 5 205 Woodcock, A., jun., P.O., Woodcock's, 200 258 Warkworth Woodcock, Alfred, Woodcock's .. .. 327 ! 293 Woodcock, C. 0., Ahuroa .. .. 144 190 Woodcock, Daniel, Woodcock's .. .. 92 106 Woodcock, F., Kaipara Flats . . .. 189 316 Woodcock, F. E., Woodcock's .. .. 296 387 Woodcock, W. S., Woodcock's .. .. 49 83 Worker, N. A., Wellsford .. .. 240 201 Wright, G. R., Matakana .. .. 138 156 Wyliie, A. W., Warkworth .. .. 380 389 Yates, John (Estate of), Eyer's Point, Te 130 Nil Hana Yates, John (Estate of), Te Hana .. 164 Nil Yates, Miss M. P., Eyer's Point, Te Hana — 89 Yates, Miss M. P., Te Hana .. .. — 167 Yates, W. and J., Te Hana .. .. 75 127 Young, James, Matakana, Tawharanui .. 93 153 66,800 71,846

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30. 1925. 1926. GREAT BARRIER ISLAND COUNTY (In Auckland Subdivision). Alcock, F., P.O., Okonga, Great Barrier .. 436 1,530 Alcock, Fredrick, Okiwi, Great Barrier .. 668 Nil Bailey, Robert, Tryphena .. .. 172 182 Blackwell, Adam, Tryphena .. .. 264 385 Blackwell, J. R., Tryphena .. .. 99 100 Blackwell, T., Tryphena, Great Barrier .. 71 76 Blackwell, W. R., Tryphena .. .. 89 110 Blythe. A. D., Nagle Cove, Great Barrier .. 673 764 Cave, W. H., Tryphena.. .. .. 324 135 Davies, M. T., Motairehe .. .. 264 476 Davies, Robert, P.O.,Motairehe, Great Barrier 152 270 Eyre, C. F., Tryphena, Great Barrier .. 751 677 Finn Bros., Port Fitzroy .. .. j 605 674 Gordon, H., Okonga P.O., Great Barrier .. 71 148 Gray Bros., Okonga, Great Barrier .. 330 310 Mabey, W. G., Okiwi, Great Barrier .. 555 628 Medland Bros., Woolstone, Tryphena .. 516 514 Osborne, Charles N., Tryphena .. .. 165 217 Osborne, G., Tryphena . . .. .. 280 279 Paddison, E., Karaka Bay, Port Fitzroy .. 558 442 Ryan, T., jun., Okupu, Great Barrier .. 279 257 Ryan, T., sen., Okupu, Great Barrier .. 279 257 Sanderson, J., Okupu, Great Barrier .. 245 320 Sanderson, Mrs. A. W., Okiwi .. .. 730 588 Sanson, N. R., Okupu, Great Barrier .. 158 Nil Todd, George, Tryphena .. .. 16 24 Warren, P., Port Fitzroy .. .. 414 364 9,164 9,727 WAITEMATA COUNTY (In Auckland Subdivision). Anderson, E., Helensvilie .. .. 4,795 4,887 Auckland City Council, Town Hall, Auck- 383 412 land Barr, J. M., Makarau .. .. .. 3,050 3,517 Bayer, A. J., Upper Waiwera .. .. 234 52 Bayer, Franz, Upper Waiwera .. .. 40 58 Bayer, John P., Upper Waiwera.. .. 330 270 Bayer, Joseph, Upper Waiwera .. .. 133 306 Bay ley, G. T., Wharepaka, Woodhill .. — 869 Bell, A., Helensville .. .. .. 2,964 2,740 Bethell, J. N., Te Hinga, Waitakere .. 416 400 Bishop, R., Helensville .. .. .. 218 230 Bishop, William, Maeratahi, Helensville .. 550 577 Blythe, G., Waimauku .. .. .. 570 Nil Board, Charles Moss, Kumeu .. .. 104 123 Body, Mrs. E. J., Dairy Flat .. .. 66 72 Bradley, A. J. (Trustees of), (c/o N. W. 356 355 Riminer), Parakai, Helensville Bridson, T. A., Silverdale .. .. 2 4 Buckland, M. J., South Road, Helensville.. 5,764 5,363 Bull, Henry, Rewiti .. . . .. 408 438 Christian, A., Swanson .. .. .. 140 193 Cochran, J. and M. F., Oratia .. . . 152 142 Colgan, A., Upper Waiwera . . .. 179 119 Colgan, J. H., Kaukapakapa .. .. 218 82 Cooper, A. J., Woodhill.. .. .. 335 248 Cooper, D. J., Woodhill .. .. 122 Court, John, Ltd. (Hobson Farm, Ltd.), — 542 Wharepapa Craig, A., Mototapu Island .. .. — 180 Craig, J. J., Omana Company, Waiheke 948 Nil Island De Brabandere, R., Titirangi .. .. 164 244 Drinnan, James, Kaukapakapa .. .. 179 200 Drinnan, L. G. H., Kaukapakapa .. — 96 Drinnan, Robert, Kaukapakapa .. .. 199 224 Drinnan, William H., Kaukapakapa .. 430 523 Ellett, Walter James, Helfensville .. 40 131 Escott, William, Dairy Flat .. .. 238 196 Evans, J. B., Parkhurst .. .. 1,200 1,458 Fennell, R. C., Parakakau .. .. 175 155 Fennell, William, Forest Grove, Parakakau 329 307 Fifield, Jesse, Helensville .. .. 41 41 Fletcher, Mrs. E., Waimauku .. .. 550 586 Foster, J. D., Waimauku .. . . 109 140 Funke, G. W T ., Dairy Flat .. .. 51 50 Glanville, Henry P., Parakakau .. .. 330 324 Graham, George, Silverdale .. , ♦ 28 Nil Hamilton, T., Maymouut, Kaukapakapa .. 168 173 Hawkes, A. P., Silverdale .. .. 96 ! 220

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 80, 1925. 1926. J . n Waitemata County—continued. Hellyer, George, Parakakau .. . . 80 71 Hill, G. N., Wharepapa .. .. 8 Nil Hobbs, E. J., Arkles Bay, YVhangaparoa . . 305 123 Hobbs, E. J., Arkles Bay, Whangaparoa .. 102 419 Houghton, John H., Muriwai Downs, Wai- 1,480 1,896 mauku Jeffs, W., Dairy Flat .. .. .. 41 42 Jordan, J. B., and Son, Kaukapakapa .. — 353 Jordon, O. E., Kaukapakapa .. . . 662 672 Kerr-Taylor, Mrs. Amy, Waimauku .. 88 46 Lambert, Mrs. Annie, Upper Waiwera .. 20 64 Lambert, W. R., Parakakau .. .. 80 70 Lockhart, David, Dairy Flat .. .. 102 120 Low Bros., Messrs. (Hafton Estate), Kau- 1,247 Nil kapakapa McCarrol, H. S., Woodhill .. .. — 203 MeCathie, D. S., Kaukapakapa .. .. — 20 McDonald, G. A., Parkhurst, Helensville .. — 221 McEldowney, James, Titirangi .. . . 254 300 McKenzie, A. G., Kaukapakapa .. . . 1,249 Monk, Harold Stanley, P.O., Woodhill, Kai- 119 93 para Line Morgan, E., Waimauku. . .. .. 45 66 Mosig, F. F., Block 8, Waitakere.. .. 606 605 Nicholls, Messrs. W. E. and R. J., Parakai.. — 25 Norton, W., Waimauku .. .. 126 240 Ockleston, R. H., Hobsonville . . .. 105 81 O'Neill, John (Estate of), Waitakere . . 862 915 Omana Land Company, Box 107, Auckland — 822 Phillips, A. L. and H. G., Whaupapa . . — 52 Philipps, E. G., Helensville .. 1,214 1,858 Poynton, Francis, Dairy Flat . . . . 200 210 Rapson, Ralph, Kaukapakapa .. .. 173 152 Rathbone, L. C., 90 Victoria Avenue, Remuera 6,000 Nil Rimmer, N. W., Parakai, Helensville .. 426 405 Robinson, H. S., Dairy Flat .. . . 50 84 Sandin, E., Helensville .. .. .. 508 536 Schedewy Bros., Puhoi .. .. .. 240 214 Scott, E., and Son, Riverdale, Parakakau.. 277 940 Scott, Edward, and Son, Parakakau .. 640 Nil Shakespear, Mrs. Blanche, Whangaparaoa.. 359 450 Shanks, John L., Kaukapakapa .. .. 504 611 Sheffield, A. J., Parkhurst, Helensville .. 456 527 Sheffield, M. H., Parkhurst, Helensville .. 36 59 Sinclair, John, Kaukapakapa .. .. 38 48 Smton Bros., Brigham's Creek .. .. 562 716 Small, A., Silverdale .. .. .. — 86 Smyth, Richard J. F., Henderson .. 26 17 Stewart, James, Helensville . . .. 69 Nil Stoney, W. B., Sea View, Silverdale . . 117 130 Straka, J., Tahekeroa .. .. .. — 240 Strange, F. W., Helensville .. .. 90 102 Subritzski, —Titirangi .. .. — 246 Symes, H. H., Waimauku . . .. 122 183 Thornley, H., Henderson .. . . 47 54 Treweek, F. G., Wharepapa .. .. 57 Nil Turner, T. A., Woodhill .. .. 153 183 Turnwald, W., Helensville .. .. 453 479 Vaughan, R., Long Bay, Oneroa .. .. 705 907 Wilkes Bros., Dairy Flat .. .. 366 460 Williamson, J. D., Waimauku .. .. 1,668 2,419 Winchester, J. A., Kumeu .. .. — 226 48,570 48,679 EDEN COUNTY (In Auckland Subdivision). Auckland Farmers' Freezing Company, Ltd., 4 4 Southdown Browne Bros., Riddell Road, St. Heliers Bay 7 Nil Coates, Thomas, Orakei Road, Orakei . . 110 206 Gill, T. R. W., Remuera .. . . 875 1,032 Hellaby, R. and W. (Limited), Shortland 951 1,819 Street, Auckland Morton, H. B., Epsom, Auckland .. 6 8 1,953 3,069

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1025. 1926, MAUUKAU COUNTY (In Auckland Subdivision). Alison, A. R., Surfdale, Waiheke Island.. 1,274 1,330 Allan, Mrs. A., Ness Valley, Clevedon .. 64 88 Allen, F. M., Brookby .. .. .. 8 220 Alexander, G. H., Ness Valley, Clevedon — 231 Ashwin, W. C. D., The Willows, Awaroa .. 304 441 Atchison, C., Clevedon .. .. .. 245 215 Atkinson, Spence, Papatoetoe .. .. 168 Nil Baird, D. P., Ardmore.. .. .. 210 220 Barker, P. L., P.O. Box 34, Pukekohe .. 300 Nil Bell, Alexander D., Clevedon .. .. 611 584 Bell and Atchison, Glen Bush, Clevedon 227 260 Bell, William, Papakura .. .. • 402 496 Branson and Ritchie, Ness Valley, Clevedon 306 214 Broomfield, J. B., Whitford .. .. 15 14 Browne, P. W., Clevedon South .. 104 181 Bull, H. J., Clevedon .. .. .. 396 390 Campbell and Co., Maraetai .. .. 725 710 Campbell, George A., Ness Valley, Clevedon 1,105 826 Carey, Alex. J., Awaroa, Waiheke .. 434 484 Chamberlin, E. H. (private bag), Ponui 470 636 Island, Auckland Chamberlin, G., Ponui Island, P.O., Auek- 933 984 land Collie, A. L., Manurewa .. .. 818 778 Connell, W. J., Cowes Bay .. .. 150 303 Cosgrave, Mrs. E. R., Papakura .. 190 170 Craig, A., Motutapu Island, Auckland . . 200 180 Craig, J. and H., Ardmore .. .. 509 455 Davis, T. M„ P.O., Clevedon .. .. 1,747 1,795 Day, Edward, Hallsdale, Cowes Bay .. 274 303 Day, James, Awaroa Bay .. .. 283 270 Dow, Andrew, Clevedon South .. .. 206 522 Duder, W. T., Clevedon .. .. 521 624 Dyer, G. M., Putiki Bay, Waiheke Island .. 272 252 Fitzpatrick, Charles, Alfriston, Papakura 1,250 1,305 Friedlander, M. J., Manurewa .. .. 655 828 Gallagher, J. G., Alfriston .. .. 7 80 Ghezzi, Joseph, Clevedon .. . . 180 156 Gill, J. T., Cockle Bay Farm, Howick .. 487 528 Gill, T. R. W., Willow Grove, Green Lane 371 312 Gillies, A. W., Wairui, Manurewa .. — 227 Gordon, William, Happy Valley, Awaroa .. 614 511 Gordon, William J., Awaroa P.O., Waiheke 60 90 Island Gore, W. J., Clevedon .. .. 197 216 Gray, J. H. and D. S., Cowes Bay, Waiheke 1,302 1,353 Hale, R. W., Clevedon .. .. 426 494 Hansch, J. H., Alfriston .. .. 900 614 Harris, A. R., East Tamaki .. .. 216 223 Hawthorne and Munro, Clevedon .. 1,508 1,142 Henwood, Richard, Mangere .. .. 47 60 Henwood, Thomas, Mangere .. .. 680 Nil Hollingworth, R. W., Ardmore .. .. — 443 Hooks, J. S., Cowes Bay .. .. 649 725 Humphreys-Davies, G. A., Freshwater, via 503 283 Clevedon Hyde, W. John, Clevedon .. .. 722 1,388 Inslej', H. J., Cowes Bay, Waiheke .. 175 178 Johnstone, W., Papatoetoe .. .. 432 658 Keane, John, Maraetai .. .. 100 84 Kearsley, F., Orere, P.O. Box 375, Auckland 2,397 2,102 Keeney, M. and P., Clevedon .. .. 666 672 Kelly, Martin, Whitford .. .. 1,313 1,298 Kelsey, K. R. K., Redoult Road, Wiri .. — 428 Kenderdine, P. R., Clevedon .. .. 425 349 Kennedy, J., Putipi Bay, Waiheke Island .. 1,082 1,076 Kimpton, F., jun., Brookby .. .. 400 372 Kimpton, Harold George, Brookby .. 484 493 Kimpton, Henry Charles, Brookby .. 557 579 Kirkbride, M. B., Mangere .. .. 576 499 Knight, William, Brookby .. .. 157 120 Lichtenstein, Arnoldson, and Co., Box 425, 1,648 105 Auckland MacFarlane, J., Whitford .. .. 200 203 Mason, J., Clevedon .. .. .. 364 416 Matthews, F. H., Otahuhu .. .. — 42 McGinty, James, Maraetai .. . . 169 164 McKenzie, Donald, Clevedon .. . . 144 216 McLennan, A. R., Papakura .. .. 237 218 McLennan, E. D., Papakura .. .. 835 470 McLennan, E. D., Riverview Road, Otahuhu — 308 McNicol, Archibald, Clevedon .. .. 1,095 1,169 McPherson, J., Clevedon .. .. 209 215 Mellsop, C. H., North Road, Clevedon .. 419 406

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Mantjkau County—continued. Methven, J., Clevedon .. .. 132 146 Mulcock, F., Papatoetoe .. .. 21 63 Munro Bros., Clevedon South .. .. 267 302 Munro, C. C., Clevedon .. .. 228 539 O'Brien, A. and E. (private bag),Putiki Bay 1,521 1,606 Orum, Hamlet, Clevedon .. .. 329 366 Oruin, Holger, Otau, Clevedon .. .. 917 917 Otahuhu Trotting Club, Gleeson's Buildings, 240 230 High Street, Auckland Overy, E. P., Clevedon .. .. 575 481 Price, F. A., Papatoetoe .. .. 3,200 2,656 Quarantine Station (Department of Agri- 664 662 culture), (p/o A. T. Hercus, Caretaker), Motuihi Island Rhodes, Thomas, Whakatiri .. .. 76 103 Rogerson and Greenwood, Motutapu Island — 5,402 Rutherford Land Co., Cowes Bay, Waiheke 1,770 1,747 Ryburn, D., Clevedon .. .. .. 402 377 Salvation Army, Rotoroa Island, P.O., 51 81 Pakatoa Sanford, Albert, Rakino, Auckland .. 837 794 Seaton, W. P., Clevedon .. .. — 177 Shaw, David, Whakatiri, Mataitai .. 15 74 Shaw, T., Clevedon .. .. .. 114 82 Smith, Frederick J., Brooklands, Clevedon 207 210 Stephens, C. W., jun., Clevedon .. 215 294 Stevens, Frederick, Clevedon .. .. 314 302 St. Paul, Clevedon .. .. .. 445 429 St. Paul, Thomas W., Ardmore.. .. 82 113 Sutherland, Neil John, Clevedon South .. 422 746 Sutton, Parry, Great South Road, Papatoetoe 1,500 877 Towns, George, Green Bay, Maraetai .. — 52 Tylden, C. E., Clevedon .. .. 207 140 Walker, George H., Clevedon .. .. 198 272 Watson, J. H. (private bag), Waiheke .. 133 139 White, "R., Whitford .. .. .. 406 520 Wilson, J. E. (Rowandeer Property), Clevedon 122 149 Wyllie, John, Papatoetoe .. .. 80 250 54,113 59,292 FRANK I. IN COUNTY (In Auckland Subdivision). Adams, N. P., Whaukawa Station (private 1,140 1,876 bag), P.O., Auckland Aicken, Samuel A., Ara.rinui .. .. 101 274 Aitchison, R., Hunua .. .. .. 700 865 Anderson, Alexander, Hunua .. .. 64 63 Bailey, Frank, Ness Valley, Clevedon .. 128 145 Barriball, Eber, Waiuku .. .. 1,008 901 Barton, Charles H. (private bag), Pokeno 53 39 Batkin, T. B., P.O., Hunua .. .. 274 292 Batty, William, Patumahoe .. .. 502 1,023 Beatty, J., Pukekohe .. .. .. 30 45 Bell, Alexander, 19 Brunswick Buildings, 1,631 2,740 Queen Street, Auckland Bell, Alexander, 19 Brunswick Buildings, 1,544 4,611 Queen Street, Auckland Bellingham, J. G., East Tamaki .. . . 163 225 Booth, George, Tuakau .. .. .. 409 232 Brown, G. H., Kaiaua .. .. .. — 56 Burns, Robert, Customs Street East, Auck- 865 992 land Cashmere, W. (private bag), Auckland .. — 2,364 Charles, B., Runciman .. ., .. 569 Nil Charles, Ben., Paerata .. .. .. 570 531 Cochrane, Thomas, The Grange, Pollok .. 911 1,024 Couldrev, William, Whakatere .. .. 123 163 Craig, W. J., Waipipi .. .. .. 626 722 Davies, G. H. (c/o Manager), Waihihi .. 633 206 Davies, W. W., Uruti, Taranaki .. .. 270 600 Delamore Bros., Glenbrook .. .. 280 507 Denize, Oscar, Otaua .. .. .. — 242 Dingle, R. J., Runciman .. .. 202 34 Douglas, W. R., Kohekohe .. .. 103 107 Franks, W. R., Runciman .. .. — 155 Garland, V., Akaaka .. .. .. — 55 Gearon, J. T., Springfield, Mauku .. 115 168 Given, James, Pollok .. .. .. 300 368 Glasson, Robert (Executors of), (Edwin 284 285 Glasson), Karaka, Papakura Grant Bros., Messrs. (rural delivery), — 750 Papakura

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Franklin County—continued. Grimmer, F., Waiuku . . .. .. 223 150 Grosventfr and Son, Orere Point .. .. 606 570 Hamilton, C. N.. Awhitu Central .. 373 505 Hamilton, W. G., Awhitu .. .. 332 320 Harcombe, F. A., Kohekohe, Waiuku .. 528 468 Hayes, I). D., Waiuku .. .. .. — 304 Heald Bros., Burnside Farm, Hunua .. 204 111 Hodgkinson, Cornelius, Glenbrook .. 627 694 Hodgson, J., Papakura .. .. 196 247 Hosking, Charles, Waiuku .. .. 277 275 Hull, A. L., Waiuku .. .. .. 169 159 Hunt, G. H., Hunua .. .. .. 507 Nil Ingram, G., Ramarama.. .. .. 126 414 Ireland, 1). 8., Pollok .. .. .. 160 165 Irwin, J. N"., Awhitu Central .. .. — 140 Irwin, J. S., Awhitu Central .. .. 66 65 Keals, G. W., Papakura .. .. 146 18 Kelland, Frank, Waipipi .. .. 216 159 Kemp, Louis, Brookby .. .. .. 93 103 Kennedy, J., Pollok Settlement .. .. 162 199 Kupenga Tewaero, Kaiaua, New Brighton 50 Nil Lauer, F., Pukekohe .. .. .. 365 386 Lichtenstein, Arnoldson, and Co., Box 425, 1,045 708 Auckland limmer, H. S., Waiuku .. .. 39 64 Litchfield, N. G., Patumahoe .. .. 390 593 Lyons, Bros., Maungatawhiri Valley, via 38 37 Pokeno Lyons, George, Maungatawhiri Valley .. 146 109 Macdonald Bros., Waipipi .. .. — 468 Marist Bros., Tuakau .. .. .. 416 306 Markham, Daniel, Ararimu South .. j — 37 Matheson, H., Paparimu .. .. 274 325 Matheson, James, jun., Paparimu. .. 280 489 Matheson, John, Papakura .. .. 57 19 Matheson, J. W., Paparimu, via Papakura 405 489 McCrae, Robert, Hunua Rural, Papakura .. 298 328 McCullough, G. W., Ardmore, Papakura .. 219 140 McElwain, J. H., Brooklands, Waiuku .. 413 459 McGowen, J. (rural delivery), Waiuku .. — 93 McPherson, D., Pokeno Valley .. .. 143 168 Meikle Bros., Pollok .. .. .. — 96 Mellsop, H. 0., Kohekohe .. . . 249 355 Milbank, R. (rural delivery), Clevedon .. 270 310 Milne, R. B., Punawai, Hunua .. .. 163 228 Motion, Ivan, Pukekohe .. .'. 342 308 Motion, J. A., Pukekohe .. .. 10 18 Motion, William Claude, Otaua, Waiuku .. 254 978 Munro, D. (private bag), Waiuku .. 305 293 Nielson, N., corner Park and Carlton Gore — 217 Roads, Auckland Parker, P. J., Papakura .. .. 1,120 1,347 Peters, Walter, Kaiaua .. .. 1,800 2,296 Phillips, J. S., Hunua .. .. .. 1,216 1,570 Piggott, L. P., Moumoukai .. .. 385 364 Pope, C., Maungatawhiri .. .. 21 31 Potter, H. E., Karaka North, Papakura .. 182 218 Proude, G. T., Thornville, Bombay .. 30 30 Renall, A. W., Whakatere .. .. 332 402 Renall, R., Kohekohe .. .. . . 374 309 Ridman, W. J., Hunua .. .. — 45 Roose, Elijah, Pukekohe .. .. 123 132 Roose, E. L., Pukekohe .. .. 125 56 Roulston Bros., Pukekohe .. .. 126 250 Routly, M. B., Pukekohe .. .. 112 * P»owlands, A. (private bag), Orere .. 2,200 1,443 Rutherford, W. J., Bombay .. .. 137 206 Schlaepfer, John (c/o Helvetia Ostrich Com- 1,912 2,055 pany), Pukekohe Shirtcliff, F. R., Mangatangi .. .. 142 217 Simpson, M. P., Mauku .. .. 25 36 Smeed, A. and C., Tuakau .. .. 828 320 Smeed, J. and W., Spring Grove, Tuakau .. 748 725 St. Paul, J., Ardmore, Papakura.. .. 319 351 Strahan, W., Tuakau .. .. .. 9 10 Sujich, J. S., Moumoukai .. .. 339 326 Taylor Bros., Patumahoe .. .. 1,390 1,376 Taylor, T. E., Patumahoe .. .. 319 328 Torbet, J., Hunlea, Pollok .. .. 40 105 Trail, William, Hunua .. .. .. 174 183 Trail, William, jun., Hunua .. .. 151 192 Urquhart, E. A., Papakura .. .. 806 1,224 * Return not received.

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AUCKLAND SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

• No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1026. Franklin County—continued. Urquhart, R., Papakura .. .. I 943 1,225 Vining, T. L. (private bag), Pokeno .. 1,111 1,008 Walsh, G. R., Clevedon South .. .. 47 45 Walters, W. H., Karaka .. .. 484 589 Wesley Training College, Paerata .. — 767 West, L. H., Waiuku .. .. .. 202 Nil West, S. N., Waiuku .. .. .. 557 395 Whelan, M., jun., P.O., Ararimu .. 153 120 Williams, A. B. (c/o G. W. Heald), Hunua 938 1,141 Williams, Thomas, New Brighton, P.O., 40 100 Kaiaua Wilson, J. R., Kaianga, Paparimu .. 31 37 Winsdale Farm (Limited), Mauku .. 541 812 Workman, R. E., Kaiaua .. .. 812 827 Yates, A., and Co., Karaka, Box 26, Papakura 1,878 2,215 48,002 61,175 COROMANDEL COUNTY (In Auckland Subdivision). Anthony, Stephen Eustace, Amodeo Bay, 308 260 Coromandel Baker, F., Colville .. .. .. 584 510 Beatson, A. R., Port Charles, Coromandel .. 428 485 Blackmore, Edward, Coromandel . . 67 76 Bolton, Albert G., Colville, Coromandel .. 21 12 Brawne, Ray, Whangapoua, Coromandel 182 200 Bridle, G. B., Colville .. .. .. 309 300 Brittain, H., Whenuakite, Whitianga .. 14 Nil Bronlund, Edward, Port Charles .. 183 163 Bronlund, H., Port Charles .. .. 1,006 858 Bronlund, W. P., Poihakene, Cabbage Bay 638 717 Brophy, T. E., Whitianga, Coromandel .. 292 230 Bull, Harold, Te Rerenga, Coromandel .. 1,870 1,800 Carter, C. W., Coromandel . . . . 107 Nil Chapman, Alfred, Kuaotunu, Coromandel.. 116 139 Christensen, James, Coromandel .. 59 66 Clothier, I. D., Whangapoua, Punga, Coro- 1,330 1,700 mandel Cory-Wright, H. A., Tairua .. .. 1,982 1,511 Curin and Bonkovich, Te Rerenga, Coroman- 238 240 del Darling, George, Coromandel .. .. 511 539 Davies, F. L., Coromandel .. .. 245 283 Davies, G. M., Kikowhakarere, Coromandel 220 210 Davies, J. M., Coromandel .. .. 220 272 Davies, S. and R., Kikowhakarere, Coroman* 170 204 del Davis, J. R., Kuaotunu, Coromandel .. 142 250 Denize and Johnson, Waikawau, Cabbage 1,833 1,930 Bay Denize, Charles, Ake Ake, Waiuku .. 530 Nil Denize, E. G., Coromandel .. .. 90 400 Denize, Martin, Coromandel .. .. 383 436 Denize, P. D., Coromandel .. .. 430 465 Denize, Philip, Whangapoua, Coromandel 412 500 Dixon, Frederick, Amodeo Bay .. .. 600 505 Ecclestone, J., Coromandel .. .. 768 612 Egan, Denis, Kura Tiki, Coromandel .. 306 396 Evans, J., jun., Colville, Cabbage Bay .. 98 154 Evans, O., Colville .. . . .. 527 680 Evans, William, Colville . . .. 154 219 Fletcher, F., Cape Colville, via Cabbage Bay 488 503 Florance, E. A., Port Charles, Coromandel .. 154 450 Foster, George, Tapu, Kerita, Thames Coast 283 306 Foster, M., Kerita, Thames. Coast .. — 224 Fraser, R., Coromandel .. .. 201 127 Geard, C. S. A., Cabbage Bay, Colville .. 356 557 Geard, Charles, Moehau, Colville .. 1,140 1,220 Gorrie, M., Coromandel .. .. 833 1,277 Goudie Bros., Cabbage Bay, Coromandel 110 119 Goudie, W. C., Otauta, Colville .. 391 283 Hamilton Bros., Whenuakite .. .. 264 362 Hamilton, William, Whenuakite, Whitianga 605 599 Harvey, A. G., Coromandel .. .. j 91 103 Hawkeswood, M., Te Rerenga .. .. 573 536 Hellawell, E., Port Charles, Coromandel . . 290 340 Hodge, R. McGregor, Coroglen, Coromandel 102 91 i Howell, H. Wm., Coromandel .. .. 209 210 Jackman, J. (Estate of), Whitianga .. 683 777 , Jackson and Co., Colville .. .. 252 220 ' James, A. A., Coromandel . . .. 970 840 Jamieson, Robert, Tapu, Coromandel .. 230 260 Jovanavich, Paul, Whenuakite, Whitianga 284 203 Kau Maketu, Manaia, Coromandel .. 147 179

No. oi Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Cobomandel County—continued. Kirk, James, Whitianga .. .. 388 311 Leighton, George and William, Tairua, East 860 850 Coast Lowe, William, Whitianga .. .. 72 85 Macdonald, F. A., " The Nikaus," Colville 546 514 McCall, A. N., Amodeo Bay .. .. 230 379 McCall, F. H., Amodeo Bay .. .. I 135 131 McCall, S. C. L., Amodeo Bay .. .. J 404 289 McLeod, A. and N., Whitianga .. 391 601 McLoughlin, E., Glenmore, Waikawau, Tapu 970 725 Meredith, James, Colville .. .. 195 241 Mulholland, Thos., iun., Manaia, Coroman- — 562 del Minifie, M., Coroglen, Coromandel .. — 213 Neha Honona, Colville .. .. 43 59 Otine Makaere, Manaia, Coromandel .. 105 114 Purser Bros., Coromandel .. .. 932 967 Rawson, James, Trafalgar Street, Onehunga 322 Nil Robins, J. (Estate of), Trafalgar Street, 120 134 Onehunga Russek, W., Kerita, Coromandel .. 510 470 Schischka, Rudolph, Whangapoua, Coro- 2,506 2,711 mandel Simpson, C. H. M., Kuaotunu .. .. 697 710 Simpson, R. A., Kuaotunu .. .. 53 100 Simpson, Thomas E., Kuaotunu .. 214 271 Smeeton, H. M., 57 Remuera Road, Auck- 100 Nil land Smith, Arthur F. H., Whangapoua .. 350 253 Smith, James W., Whitianga, Coromandel 157 75 Taylor, Frederick, Port Charles, Coromandel 80 75 Thompson, M. P., Opito Bay, Kuaotunu .. 450 403 Trickle, F., Whitianga, Coromandel .. 525 535 Turner, William H., Port Charles .. 850 804 Tye, L., Waikawau, Tapu, Thames .. 295 580 Ward, j. W., Waiokawau, Colville .. 550 516 Ward, M. E., Moehau, Cabbage Bay .. 1,005 1,086 Wells, N. A., Whitianga, Coromandel .. — 800 Wenzlick, W., Tapu .. .. .. 295 238 Wight, R. A., Coromandel .. .. 409 191 Wight, R. A., Tiki, Coromandel .. 163 451 Willis, M. W., Barney Road, Remuera, Auck- 280 293 land Wilson, J. S., Opito Bay, Kuaotunu, Coro- 341 Nil mandel Wilson, John, Tapu, Coromandel .. 192 296 Wood, Arthur E., Cabbage Bay .. 823 881 42,587 45,022 THAMES COUNTY (In Auckland Subdivision). Bateman, A. J., Thames .. .. 40 10 Blackett, G. R., 154-156 Queen Street, Auck- 55 Nil land Browne, Welton, Kauaeranga, Thames .. 112 115 Brunton, W., Wharepoa .. .. 29 29 Buchanan, H., Punini, Thames .. .. 238 150 Clark, J., Tapu, Thames Coast.. .. 174 229 Clark, Joseph, Puriri .. .. .. 553 154 Coge, A. R., Parawae, Thames .. .. 62 Nil Deeble, William, Thames .. .. 88 18 Dunn, A., Te Mata, Tapu, Thames .. — 222 Elliott, Ernest, Omahu .. .. 11 59 Hardman, T. C., and Sons, Thames .. 60 40 Harris, Mrs. G. M., Wharepoa, Thames .. 4-23 Nil Judd, John, Thames .. .. .. 49 61 Judd, Mrs., Omahu, Thames Valley .. — 150 Lowe, H., Thames .. .. .. 89 383 Martyn, L. G., Whangamata, East Coast, 328 406 Thames McBeth, Thomas, Hikuai, via Puriri, Tainui ! 697 300 Morrison, John, Hikuai, via Puriri .. 134 127 Palmer Bros., Whangamata .. .. 832 826 Pulford, Basil, Thames Coast .. .. 154 174 Saward and Winstone, Waikawai, Thames — 927 Coast Smith, E. J., Puriri, Thames Valley .. — 307 Smith, G. G., Kauaeranga .. .. 288 300 Smith, Walton, Punini, Thames .. — 100 Thames Jockey Club, Thames .. .. 183 170 Verran, W., Matatoke, Thames .. .. 35 9 4,632 5,266

H.—238.

AUCKLAND SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

I No. of Sheep on | No. of Sheep on j April 30, April 30, I April 30, April 30, J 1925. 1926. • 1925. 1926. HAURAKI PLAINS COUNTY Waikato County-continued. (In Waikato Subdivision). Nicholson, F., Te Kauwhata .. .. 842 825 Adams Bros., Waitakaruru .. .. — 782 Paterson, Mrs. Margaret, Horotiu .. 920 993 Bagnall, S., Turua, Hauraki Plains .. 192 186 Patterson Bros., Ngaruawahia .. .. 70 50 Bolton, J., Kaihere .. .. .. — 356 Paulsen, A. L., Okaeria.. .. .. 2,062 * Cox, W., Manurewa .. .. .. — 1,211 Powell, Mrs. L. A., Hillside, Hamilton .. 40 23 Coxhead, R., Miranda, Thames .. .. 70 97 Ramsay, Alex. Caldwell, Tauwhare .. 154 120 Coxhead, R. A. and G., Waitakaruru, Hau- 230 275 Reid, T. R. W., Te Hoe ... .. — 436 raki Plains Renmi, George, Orini Road, Taupiri .. 38 30 Douglas, A., Ngatea .. .. .. — 272 Riddell, James, Gordonton .. .. 740 990 Fagan, J., Waitakaruru, Hauraki Plains .. 662 800 Riddell, W., Gordonton.. ... .. 102 279 Hale, W. E., Kapuorahe, Hauraki Plains 60 60 Riddle, James, Okaeria .. .. 1,051 965 Hart and Mulhane, Tahuna, via Morrinsville 508 428 Ruakura Farm of Instruction (0/0 H. Munro, 2,040 1,381 Hayward, W. G., Ngatea .. .. 529 612 Manager), (private bag), Hamilton Macdonald, A. B., Torehape, Hauraki Plains 438 354 Rumney, I). S. (N. Rumney, Executor), 462 555 McClean, A., Waitakaruru .. .. — 200 Komakorau McLean, T., Ngatea .. .. .. —- 350 Rutherford, R. W. G., Taupiri .. .. — 60 Miller, John, Turua .. .... — 46 Sampson, L., Goodwood, Fencourt .. — 103 Motion Bros., Ngatea .. .. .. 250 352 Scott, T. and J., Newstead .. .. 785 972 Murphy, W. E., Ngatea .. .. — 293 Seddon, F. R., Springfield, Hamilton .. 1,166 * Speedy, E., Tahuna, via Morrinsville .. 264 470 Shanks, D., Mangatangi ... .. 186 169 Speedy, F. H., Ngatea .. .. 84 10 Smith, G., Ruawaro .. .. .. 4 * Smith, John, Waiterimu .. .. 506 477 3,287 7,154 Speedy, N. J., Horotiu .. .. .. — 20 — Standard, H., Okaeria, Waerenga .. 1,164 915 Taylor, James, Cambridge .. .. 1,476 3,344 Taylor, Norman K., Bushy Park, Gordonton 810 634 OHINEMURI COUNTY Te Kauwhata Horticultural Station (c/o 355 341 (In Waikato Subdivision). T. E. Rodda, Manager), (private bag), Te Alley, W. H., Hikutaia .. .. 228 423 Kauwhata Buchanan, George, Paeroa .. .. 76 208 Thompson, D., and Sons, Te Hoe .. — 41 Edkins, E. M., Mangaiti .. .. 462 1,388 Tucker, E. L., Ohinewai .. .. 1,358 1,121 Endean, J. A., Paeroa .. .. 208 362 Waikeri Estate (c/o Charles Whitton), 115 1,118 Fitzgerald, Maurice, Mangaiti .. :. — 500 Ohinewai Gordon Bros., Waitekauri, Waikino .. 361 472 Watt, J. and C., Abergildie, Cambridge .. — 4 Hubbard, F. C., Paeroa .. .. 230 173 Welch, A. and W. O., Ohinewai .. .. 776 1,140 Hubbard, P. R., Komata Farm, Paeroa 501 471 Welch, A. and W. O., Ohinewai .. .. 1,094 * Jenkins, W. F. L., Katikati .. .. 300 Nil West, W., Fencourt, Cambridge .. .. 400 355 Mace, 0. E., Mangaiti .. .. . . 173 262 Windsor, H, Tamahere.. .. .. 384 62 McCormack, H., Komata Reefs, Paeroa .. 28 235 Strange, F. M., Mangaiti, Te Aroha .. 110 142 43,741 36,895 Thorpe Bros., Paeroa .. .. .. 190 260 ; — Walls, John, Paeroa .. .. .. 36 53 Wight, W. H„ Paeroa .. .. 100 51 RAGLANCOUNTY (In Waikato Subdivision). 3,003 5,000 Aitken, J. R., Waitetuna .. .. 356 334 — Alderson Bros., Te Uku . . .. 758 812 Allen, L. L., Onewhero .. .. .. 1,064 1,300 Allen, W. C., Glen Murray .. .. 1,524 1,525 WAIKATO COUNTY Aston, C. G., Kaawa, via Glen Murray .. 318 257 (In Waikato Subdivision). Auld, Alexander, Pukemiro .. .. 206 405 Arnold, F. and A., Hamilton Road, Cambridge 173 158 Baker and Peak, Kaawa .. .. 1,373 1,376 Baldwin, W. F., Waerenga .. .. 301 471 Barker, J., P.O. Box 7, Te Pohu, via Frank- 254 197 Beer, Walter, " Pleasant View," Fencourt 1,333 555 ton Junction Bell, A., Maramarua .. .. .. 3,100 * Barker, Joseph, Box 7, Te Pohu, via Frank- 66 325 Bellamy, T., Hautapu, Cambridge .. 25 Nil ton Junction Brown, T. Wynn, Gwynn Lodge, Cambridge 183 393 Barter, H. B., Waingaro .. .. 830 862 Bruce, Daniel, Taniwha .. .. 230 230 Bennett, T. Alan, Papunga, Te Akau .. 1,020 1,420 Cheyne, John, jun. (rural delivery), Manga- 153 133 Binney and Sutton, Kaawa .. .. 1,254 1,348 piko, Ohinewai ' Bone, C. E., Woodleigh.. .. .. 800 760 Chitty, Walter, Brooklyn, Hamilton East 448 271 Boyd, Mrs. Rebecca, Te Akau .. .. 1,720 1,775 De Latour, B. B., Cambridge .. .. 247 396 Bregman, J. T., Te Mata . . .. 230 304 De Latour, W. L., Cambridge .. .. 52 169 Brewerton Bros., Moerangi, Kawhia .. 733 1,053 Dickinson, R. A., Matahuru .. .. 1,440 1,370 Brougbton, W. C., Ruawaro .. .. 1,430 1,456 Ewen, Miss Edith M., Cambridge .. 9 13 Bruce, Mrs. Margaret (private bag), Fran'kton 977 643 Findlay, Robert Graham, Miranda .. 778 797 Junction Fisher, W., Maramarua .. .. 286 350 Bryce, F. (c/o L. Canton), Port Waikato .. 1,381 1,414 Gill, J., Te Hoe .. .. .. 892 755 Buckeridge, Mrs. F. F., Te Papatapa .. 1,172 1,037 Gregory, G. A., Mercer .. .. .. 610 * Bull, F. C., Waingaro .. .. .. 2,950 3,080 Hannon, R., Hautapu .. .. .. 2,620 2,210 Bull, G. (rural box), Ngaruawahia .. 2,030 2,320 Harkness, A. L., Te Kauwhata .. .. 763 734 Burgess, A. G. (private bag), Ruakiwi, via 518 604 Henderson, T. H., Hamilton East .. 957 1,327 Huntly Hewitt, H. P., Te Miro ... .. 390 713 Burgess, J. D., Raglan .. .. .. 1,040 1,000 Holmes, R., Horotiu .. .. .. 560 * Butler, R., Te Pahu .. .. .. 59 Nil Jelferis, John, Waerenga .. .. 1,286 1,206 Caldwell, K. C., Glen Murray .. .. 2,077 2,273 Law, James, Gordonton .. .. 493 549 Capamagian, C. A., Whatawhata .. 1,075 1,872 Martin, Thomas, Rototuna .. .. 209 169 Caughley, F. D., Woodleigh .. .. 39 19 Masters, E. M., Eureka .. .. 30 87 Charleston, H. J., Karamu .. .. 246 241 Matchett, Geo., Inglewood Farm, Matahura 308 354 Chilwell, J., Glen Murray .. .. 696 698 Matheson, 11., Taupiri .. .. .. 1,257 1,574 Clark, Thomas, Te Pahu .. .. 469 557 McGovern, J., Matahura .. .. 943 1,127 Clemett, A. T., Waingaro (private bag), 1,085 1,080 McGregor, John, Komakorau .. .. 1,642 Nil Ngaruawahia Mills, J. S., jun., Riverlea, Rangiriri .. —■ 1,455 Clifton, J. K., Waingaro, Huntly .. 544 516 Mills, J. S., Riverlea, Rangiriri .. .. 1,351 * Coate Bros., Te Uku .. .. .. 546 617 Mulcock, —, Taniwha .. .. .. 1,335 1,600 Cogswell, J. H., Waitetuna .. .. 464 464 Newell, William, Tamahere .. .. 237 206 Cogswell, W. P., Lady Down, Te Uku .. 266 310 * Return not received.

H.—29b.

AUCKLAND SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on Ho. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. 1925. 1926. Raglan Couuty—continued. Raglan County—continued. Colbourne, A., Port Waikato .. .. 1,070 1,324 Madill, M. J., Naike .. .. .. 214 230 Cole-Baker, B. C., Onewhero .. .. 1,944 2,318 Magill, R. and J., Waimai .. .. 700 267 Cole-Baker, George, Port Waikat-o .. 1,681 1,534 Magill, R., Waimai .. .. .. — 627 Collier, E. H., Te Hirua, via Tuakau . . 198 238 Mahoney, Mrs. B. M., Harapepe .. .. 240 486 Cooper, A. C., Box 32, Hamilton.. .. 3,348 3,400 Mahood, .Tames, Te Akau .. .. 1,014 992 Cornille, Theodore, Port Waikato .. 3,050 3,250 Male, Henry (private bag), Huntly .. 385 379 Cornish and Taylor, Onewhero .. .. 1,665 1,720 Mangawanui Estate Company (R. J. Miller, 3,065 1,533 Cox, G. W., Port Waikato .. .. 1,100 1,192 Manager), Pepepe, via Ngaruawahia Craig, J. J. (Estate of), Naike (c/o C. Whit- 1,140 600 Mansill, — (private bag), c/o D. Zohs, Auck- — 350 ten, Manager), Huntly land Craig, J. J. (Estate of), Te Akau (e/o T. 1,334 2,400 Marehant, L., Te Akau .. .. .. -— 221 Smith, Manager) Martyn, J. L. Y., Te Mata .. .. 1,518 2,130 Craig, J. J. (Estate of), (c/o C. Whitten, 1,120 930 Martyn, J. T. Y., Te Mata .. .. — S00 Manager), Huntly j Marx, W. J., To Rore Bridge, Frankton 138 556 Cripps, S. S., Wairamarama .. • • ! 685 756 Junction Cunningham,—, Te Puroa, Ngaruawahia.. I 306 479 Mason, E. H., Pukekawa .. .. 568 650 Darrow, John, Hot Springs, Waingaro .. 142 275 _ Mason, J. L., Waitetuna .. .. 1,180 1,274 Daubeny and Treeves, Glen Murray . , J 546 578 * Maurice, A., GJen Murray .. .. 51 83 Dauverge, Charles E. M., Ngaruawahia .. 920 1,000 McAlister, R. and W. G., Kawhia .. 600 704 Dawson, Charlton C., Valley Run, Te Akatea 4,234 4,124 MeBurney, A. E., Te Akau .. .. 703 673 Day, C., Te Akau .. .. .. — 388 MeCardle, A. D., RangWri, via Mercer .. 2,340 4,000 Dimock, R., Woodleigh .. .. 404 580 McCaulay and Cameron, Onewhero .. 3,220 3,245 Dixon, L. M., Ponganui, Wairamarama .. 1,326 1,368 McClure, R. E., Te Akau .. .. 779 729 Dromgool, J., sen., Woodleigh .. .. 274 289 McCutchan, W. A., and Sons, Mangatea, 4,350 4,270 Dromgool, J., Wairamarama .. .. 548 985 Glen Murray Drover, K., Waitehuna .. .. .. — 1,896 McDonald, John, Onewhero .. .. 1,758 2,381 Dufaur, E., Wairamarama .. .. 1,367 1,528 McGuire, T., Te Akau .. .. .. 577 600 Duffull, W. R., Ngaruawahia .. .. 1,334 1,598 McKee, B. J., Te Akau .. .. .. 1,018 820 Dyer, Henry, Onewhero .. .. 245 306 McKinnon, A. D., Rotowaro, Huntly .. 2,242 2,280 Egan, Eugene, Whatawhata .. .. j 700 840 McMahon, A., Te Puroa, Ngaruawahia .. 300 250 Evans, J. P., Ngaruawahia . . .. 366 309 McMahon, J., Te Puroa, Ngaruawahia .. 510 254 Eyre, C. and G. A., Pepepe .. .. 2,031 Nil McNaught, T. A., Onewhero .. .. 234 244 Eyre, Charles, Pepepe .. ... .. 758 708 Mellsop, W. C. (per S. Henry), Te Akau .. 199 192 Eyre, George Alfred, Pepepe, Waingaro .. j 794 887 Miller, A., Hamilton .. .. .. 4,605 2,905 Eyre, J. H., Onewhero .. .. .. 1,805 2,100 Monk, W. A., Raglan .. .. .. 789 Nil Eahey, Edward, Woodleigh .. .. j 390 * Moon, Arthur, Te Uku .. .. .. 281 279 Fayen, G. H., Kaawa, Raglan .. .. j 162 187 Moon, G. H., Te Uku .. .. ... 305 339 Featherstonhaugh, E„ Waitetuna .. 834 1,040 Moore, John, Waitetuna .. .. 306 367 Ferriman, J., Te Uku .. .. .. 1,666 .2,285 Moore, W. R., Raglan .. .. ..119 114 Finn, H., Kaawa P.O., Glen Murray .. 426 360 Muir, Edward, Onewhero .. .. 2,200 2,290 Foster, J. H., Punga Flat, Te Akatea .. 29 88 Muir, Thomas, Onewhero .. .. 1,090 1,000 Fountaine, C. D., Clevedon .. .. 10 Nil Murray and Maloney, Glen Murray .. 729 805 Gallagher, C., Te Akau .. .. .. — 720 Murray Bros., Pukekawa .. .. 981 1,092 Galvan, M., Raglan .. .. .. 234 Nil Newton, John N., Te Mata .. .. 616 752 Gaskell, A. H., Glen Murray .. .. 1,580 1,624 Nolan, H. O., Wairamarama .. .. 2,233 3,060 Qibbison, W., Te Mata .. .. .. 1,014 204 Norton, A. N., Te Mata.. .. .. — 408 Griffen, P. H., Naike .. .. .. 6 5 Norton, T.. Te Akau .. .. .. — 695 Haddock, H. (private bag), Frankton June- 714 790 Oliver, T. H., Waitetuna .. .. 250 304 tion Ormiston, A. J., Te Uku .. .. 77 71 Hamilton, Hugh, Onewhero .. .. 250 279 Orr, K. D., Pukekawa .. .. .. 974 816 Handlev, L. R. (private bag), G.P.O., Auek- 808 909 Orr, M. G., Pukekawa .. .. .. 883 832 land Otway, C. C., Waimai, via Ngaruawahia .. 2,972 3,332 Harper, John, Claudelands, Hamilton .. 38 48 Pairama Pehimana, Pukekohe East, Puke- — 810 Hawke, H. A., Pukekawa .. .. 195 142 kohe Hawley-Drew, T. L., Ranui Station, Waite- — 3,265 Palmer, J. S., Gleneo, Okete .. .. ■— 464 mua, Te Uke Parson, C. (private bag), Ngaruawahia .. 1,060 1,006 Henry, S. E., Te Akau .. .. .. 1,334 1,122 Parsons, H. W. and E. A., Onewhero .. 245 234 Hills, S, J., Wairamarama, Onewhero .. 349 435 Paulsen, A. J. and E. R., Glen Murray .. 1,954 1,965 Hodgson, Misses —, Te Rore .. .. 122 128 Paulsen, P., Glen Murray .. .. 751 847 Hume and Carter, Raglan .. .. 1,497 1,369 Peart, Alfred, Okete .'. .. .. 472 463 Hunt, P., Naike .. .. .. 2,837 3,140 Peart, L. W., Okete .. 81 Nil Insoll, T. B., Hamilton.. .. .. 1,062 1,012 Pegler, A. R., Raglan .. .. .. 338 523 Jackson, J. F., Ruapuke, Aotea .. .. 968 1,040 Perkins and Wake, Kaawa, Glen Murray .. 1,576 1,503 James, E., Te Rore .. .. .. 302 327 Philburn, —, Te Akau .. .. .. 590 740 James, W. H., West Street, Pukekohe .. 170 158 Phillips, J. H., Te Mata .. .. 520 223 Jarvis, E., Ruakiwi .. .. .. 870 951 Phillips, W. S., Te Mata .. .. 1,796 2,107 Johansen, A., Kaawa, Glen Murray .. 712 666 Pieken, Samuel (private bag), Ngaruawahia 1,210 1,010 Johnstone Bros., Whatawhata .. .. 2,845 2,352 Pond, W. J., and Son, Kauroa .. .. 2,632 2,596 ICeals, William L., Onewhero .. .. 3,050 2,631 Pratt, W. D., Kaawa .. .. .. 210 260 Keena (Ben) Poirama, Pukekohe East, Puke- 610 Nil Raine, J. D., Gwendon Lodge, Ngaruawahia 77 158 kohe Ratcliffe and Trissell, Ruakiwi .. .. 436 550 Kellon Bros., Ruakiri, Waingaro .. 1,665 Rathbone, L. C. (c/o Harry Hegh, Manager), 4,470 4,462 Lambess, W. H., Opouatia, Raglan .. 357 — Dunmore Estate, Waingaro La Trobe, R., Te Mata . . .. .. 254 300 Rayner and Swann (per C. Swann), Aotea.. 1,055 1,384 Laver, Fred., Waimai .. .. .. j 335 395 Reid, J. E., Waimai .. .. .. — 2,108 Lawson, F., Pepepe, via Huntly .. .. j 306 180 Richards, G. M., Tamatakoi, Ruakiwi .. 609 811 Leigh, J. M. (Estate of), (per Leigh, H. F), j 3,385 4,070 Richardson, J. E., Ruakiwi .. .. 2,896 2,954 Glen Murray I Ritchie, J. A. D., Waitetuna .. .. 1,407 1,587 Liddle, P., Ruapuke .. .. .. j 260 129 Roberts, J. H., Te Mata .. .. — 92 Lindberg,—, Pukekawa . . .. — 923 Rogers and Coleman, Aidstrath, Waingaro 2,157 2,411 Livingstone and Gore (No. 3 rural delivery), | 1,095 1,335 Rutherford, F. W , Onewhero ' .. 3,194 3,367 Frankton Junction j Ryan, M. P., Te Akau .. .. .. 1,350 1,635 Logan, George, Onewhero .. .. j 264 364 Ryman, T. J., Waitetuna .. .. 139 15 Logan, Thomas, Pukekawa .. .. j 413 520 Schnackenberg, E. H., Kawhia .. .. 620 469 MacDougall Bros., Te Akau .. .. I 1,500 | 1,800 Seaville, Ronald, Ashdale, Waingaro .. 1,963 1,887 * Return not received.

H.—238.

AUCKLAND SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. 1925. 1926. Raglan County—continued. Waipa County—continued. Seaville, Walter, Waingaro .. .. 2,281 2,156 Gore, J. H., Tuhikaramea .. .. 723 715 Shea, J. H., Te Mata .. .. .. 314 356 Gould and Ham, Roto-o-rangi, Cambridge — 265 Shea, J. H., Te Mata .. .. .. 263 206 Graham, Arthur, Ohaupo .. .. 125 270 Shea, Walter T., Te Mata .. .. 485 335 Griffin, R. G., Tauwhare .. .. 1,359 1,505 Slater, Joseph, Pukekawa .. .. 1,680 1,590 Hall, G., Hairini .. .. .. 74 Nil Smith, E. J. (private bag), Frankton Junction — 355 Hall, J. M., Roto-o-rangi .. .. 230 190 Smith, G., Ruawaro .. .. .. 4 230 Hall, T. M., Koro, Hamilton .. .. I 215 154 Snodgrass, A., Te Akau.. .. .. 245 324 Halliday, P. and Jessie, Te Awamutu .. — 407 Sorby, H. B., Glen Murray .. .. 608 798 Halliday, W., jun., Roto-o-rangi .. — 960 Spargo, E., Port Waikato .. .. 528 550 Harrison, P. E. (e/o C. C. Honeyfield), — 1,150 Speedy, P., Woodleigh .. .. .. 43 Nil Hainini Stanton, W., Te Uku .. .. .. 184 220 Hawkins, H. S., Hamilton .. .. 314 429 Sutton, A. N., Crockham Farm, Waitetuna 167 207 Hawthorne Bros., Mangapiho, Te Awamutu 285 275 Sutton, Charles E., Waitetuna ... .. 250 480 Holmes Bros., Pukeatua .. .. 89 4 Swann, Charles, Aotea, Raglan .. .. 358 372 Houston Bros., Parawera .. .. 4 292 Swann, Charles, Papanui, Aotea .. .. 971 876 Humphries, E. G., Rimu Road, Te Awamutu 254 275 Sweetman, H. and S., Te Uku .. .. 147 201 Jacobs, H. L. (private bag), Ngaruawahia.. 1,077 1,011 Tapp, A. A., Te Akau .. .. .. 1,130 1,166 James, K., Te Rore .. .. .. — 335 Tapp, R. C. and N. L., Ruakiwi .. .. 1,050 900 Jolly, F., Frankton .. .. .. — 211 Tapp, Thomas, Huntly .. .. .. 924 839 Karl, Andrew, Ohaupo .. .. .. 34 80 The Cliff Company (Limited) (c/o 0. Monck- 3,686 * Lee, E. R., Roto-o-rangi, Cambridge .. 102 63 ton), River Road, Claudelands Livingstone, D. B., Tuhikaramea .. 665 916 Thomson, W., Ruapuke Farm, Aotea .. 60 50 Livingstone, Hugh, Tuhikaramea .. 824 862 Thomson, W. A., Aotea.. .. .. 727 765 Maekay, L., Pirongia .. .. .. 843 777 Thornton, H. L. (rural delivery), Ngarua- 456 458 Mackay, S. C. B., Paterangi .. .. 98 102 wahia Mackereth, H., Cambridge .. .. 70 62 Tipping and Finch, Kaawa, via Glen Murray — 1,850 Macky, W. G., Patira.ngi, Ohaupo .. — 120 Tipping, S. K. S., Box 484, Endean's Build- 1,830 1,855 Malcolm, James, Te Rapa, Frankton Junction 225 25 ings, Auckland Martin, T., Frontier Road, Te Awamutu .. — 210 Tout, E. V., Onewhero .. .. .. 591 643 McCaw, A. O., Roto-o-rangi .. .. — 540 Trolove, F., Ruapuke .. .. .. 865 870 McKinnon, Donald, Kaipaki .. .. 10 37 Vandy, P. A., Waitetuna .. .. 25 104 McNair, M., Te Awamutu .. .. — 714 Van Houtte Bros, and Nollett, Te Uku .. 3,240 3,160 Meadway, W. E., Paterangi, Ohaupo .. 787 j 784 Vernon, W., Te Mata .. .. .. 153 134 Mental Hospital, Kihikihi .. .. 530 i 949 Vowles, J., Te Mata .. .. .. 1,133 1,170 Middlebrook, John, Te Awamutu .. 150 9 Wallis, H. A., Overton, Okete .. .. 514 645 Monaghan and Goodwin, Cake Road, Ohaupo 71 70 Wallis, Orton H., Okete .. .. 562 558 Moncton, Mrs. Meri, Claudelands .. 870 780 Walter, B. M. and G., Wairamarama .. 1,500 2,721 Nicholson, R. H., Te Kowhai .. .. 70 153 Walter, Charles E., Onewhero .. .. 1,577 1,581 Nickle, E., Maungatutari .. .. 525 475 Wapp Bros., Te Akau .. .. .. — 815 Nickle, Wm., R'oto-o-rangi .. .. — 688 Ward, Mrs. L. M. K., Aotea .. .. 535 505 Nolan, V. H., Roto-o-rangi, Cambridge .. 695 1,391 Ward, T. B., Ferncliff, Aotea .. .. 298 320 Norrish, R. and F., Kaipaki, Ohaupo .. 72 82 Watson, Mrs. Margaret, Wairamarama .. 1,233 1,520 Owen Bros., Pirongia, via Te Awamutu .. 17 Nil Watson, W. J., Pepepe .. .. .. 804 806 Park, W. G., Hairini .. .. .. 201 242 Watt, J. W., Te Pahu .. .. .. 501 591 Piercy, W., Hairini .. .. .. 479 468 Wharton, J., Te Mata .. .. .. 190 220 Reid, Neil, Ngahinepouri .. .. 562 492 Wheele, W. E., Te Akau .. .. 503 597 Reid, S., Ngahinepouri .. .. .. 2,117 1,566 White, E., Waingaro .. .. .. 683 1,142 Rhodes, H., Paterangi .. .. .. 2,285 2,117 Whitehorn and English, Naike .. .. 339 Nil Richdale, H., Ngahinepouri .. .. 291 337 Wilkins, H. C., Te Mata .. .. — 150 Rickett, C. T., Te Awamutu .. .. 605 401 Wilson, A. E., Ngaruawahia, Waingaro .. 1,080 1,083 Ross, D., The Island, Roto-o-rangi .. — 300 Wilson, Miss Harriet Jane, Okete .. 35 44 Russo, Dominoco, Roto-o-rangi .. .. 92 1,114 Wilson, W. A., Te Uku .. .. 554 506 Ryburn, E. S., Ngahinepouri .. .. 470 448 Wintour, E. (c/o A. O. B. Wintour), Ruakiwi, 622 655 Ryburn, James J., Ngahinepouri, Ohaupo.. 481 425 Waingaro Short, W. H., To Mawhai .. .. 5 50 —— Smith, Sidney, Paterangi, Ohaupo .. 240 226 218,412 240,113 Speake, Robert G., Kaipaki, Ohaupo .. 102 102 Storey, A. H., Te Awamutu .. .. 1,011 1,287 Storey, A. L., Te Awamutu .. .. 135 ' 120 WAIPA COUNTY Storey, C. F., Woodstock, Te Awamutu .. — i 25 (In Waikato Subdivision). Sutherland, J. G., Kihikihi .. .. 9 Nil Alexander, C. S. (rural delivery), Te Kawa 1,227 1,032 Taylor, W. (Lochiel Property), Ohaupo .. 050 579 Allen, E., Pukekura, Cambridge .. .. 20 30 Taylor, W. (Green Hill Property), Te 798 682 Allen, Hamilton, Kihikihi .. .. — 144 Awamutu Bayley, G. O., O'Wairaka Valley, Kihikihi 1,030 1,384 Tompkins, A. H., Tuhikaramea .. .. 2,608 1,675 Bourne, R., Ohaupo Road, Ohaupo .. 376 290 Turney, John, Ohaupo .. . . .. 45 70 Bowman, E. H., Paterangi .. .. 330 846 Vickers, C. B., Frosterly Farm, Tuhikaramea 506 660 Bowman, E. H., Paterangi . . 729 Nil Vosper, William, Dengly Dell, Cambridge 2,798 j 2,629 Bryant, T., Tiki Farm, Kihikihi .. .. 814 781 Wallace, A. S., Te Awamutu . . . . — i 50 Bulmer, E. R., Pukeatua .. .. 578 655 Wellington, Guy, O'Wairaka Valley, Kihikihi 410 I 630 Chamberlain, L. M., Hairini .. .. 1,942 1,941 Wellington, H., Te Awamutu .. .. 221 j 356 Churches, G. E., Te Rahu .. .. 87 230 Westgate, A., Te Awamutu .. .. 44 j 7 Coxhead, G., Orakau .. .. .. — 175 Whitton, W., Frontier Road, Te Awamutu 444 j 343 Crowley, G. L., Pukeatua .. .. — 375 — Dalgety and Co. (c/o J. H. Earle), Pukeatua 889 1,204 41,005 49,206 Diprose Bros., Roto-o-rangi, Cambridge .. 20 60 ; — Duncan, W. G., Roto-o-rangi .. .. —■ 46 PIAKO COUNTY Edwards, A., Ohaupo .. .. .. —- 306 (In Waikato Subdivision). Finch, G., Paterangi, Ohaupo .. .. 286 221 Barham Bros., Kiwitahi .. .. 322 270 Finlayson, David E., Tuhikaramea .. 1,520 1,344 Bell, J., Kiwitahi, Morrinsville .. .. 1,913 1,830 Finlayson, Hugh J., Tuhikaramea 820 1,000 Brady, F., Shaftsbury .. .. .. 1,265 1,532 Flay, R., Te Rahu .. .. .. 10 25 Cameron, C., " Braemar," Morrinsville .. 610 812 Franklin, William E., Rukuhia .. .. 363 383 Cameron, C., Kiwitahi Railway .. .. — 814 Fullerton-Smith, J, W., Frontier Road, Te 948 996 Cameron, James (Estate of), Walton . . 500 370 Awamutu Chepmell, H. D., Kiwitahi .. .. 734 745 * Return not received.

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3—H. 23b.

[ No. of Sheep on j , No. of Shesp on April 30, April 30, — April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. 1925. 1926. Piako County—continued. Matamata County—continued. Crawford, S. H., Walton .. .. 715 Nil Johnstone, George, Peria, Matamata .. 950 810 Dickie, W. W., Walton .. .. .. 1,524 1,681 Johnstone, J. C., Toatoaroa .. .. 550 670 Ellis, L. W., Morrinsville .. .. — 243 Judd, S. H., Horahora, Cambridge .. -— 141 Gibbons, A. N., Box 42, Morrinsville .. 2,656 1,796 Kerr, John, Te Poi .. .. .. — 91 Given, G., Walton .. . . .. 408 661 Kirkby Bros., Maungatautari .. .. 369 488 Gray, Robert, Morrinsville .. .. 838 554 Leslie, Edmund, Tokaroa (private box), Puta- 845 551 Harney, M. H. P. E., Morrinsville .. 886 1,146 ruru Hart, C. F., Tahuna, via Morrinsville .. 16 Nil Livingstone, W. W., Matamata .. .. 871 701 Hills, W. M., Te Aroha .. .. .. 1,300 Nil Madill, R., Matamata .. .. .. i 130 54 Holmes, R., Te Papa .. .. .. 1,615 * Main, William, Tirau .. .. .. j 1,516 1,333 Howie Bros., Kiwitahi, Morrinsville .. — 1,508 Maisey, R. J., Matamata .. ..I 1,483 1,369 Hunt, F. I., Te Aroha .. .. .. 15 181 Makgill, Middleton, & Co., Horahora, Cam- | 2,009 2,172 Laird, George L., Waihou .. .. (3,653 3,357 bridge Magill, H., Waihou .. .. .. 1,365 1,831 Matarawa Land Company (c/o John Camp- 200 1,800 McLean, W., Walton .. .. .. 1,420 1,589 bell, Manager), Putaruru McNaughton, P., Morrinsville .. .. 733 1,094 McGregor, Mrs. Grace Ellen, Taupiri .. 1,596 1,040 McNicol, J., Te Aroha .. .. . 1,467 1,357 McLaren, J., Okoroire .. .. .. 122 Nil Mears Bros., Walton .. .. .. 1,097 1,062 Montague, D., Taurangaomoana .. .. 287 736 Miller, Hugh, Kiwitahi, Morrinsville .. 141 336 Montague, J., Taurangaomoana .. .. 1,017 1,344 Moroney, £>., Walton .. .. .. 600 1,500 Morgan, R. C., Peria .. .. .. 936 1,503 Nichols, T. J., Tauwhare .. .. •— 825 Morgan, W. C., Karapiro, Cambridge .. 706 253 Reid, W. H., Paratu, Walton .. .. 1,166 1,149 Mouldey, A., Tirau .. .. .. 70 15 Robertson, W. H., Morrinsville .. .. 14 20 Mudford, H., Te Poi .. .. .. 3 100 Scholium, Wenzl, Morrinsville .. .. 987 1,467 Muirhead, Colin, Whitehall .. .. 192 250 Seamer, A. J., Walton . . .. .. — 165 Muirhead, P., Whitehall, via Cambridge .. 699 708 Smith Bros., Kiwitahi, Morrinsville .. 1,060 1,715 Mullholland, T., Okoroire .. .. 240 210 Stead, W. G., Te Mimi, Morrinsville .. 2,006 Nil Nathan, P. J., Waipa (private bag), Putaruru : 832 935 Taylor, J. W., Morrinsville .. .. 376 578 Newton, R. A., Okoroire .. .. 439 256 Teague, S., Shaftsbury, Te Aroha .. 1,010 2,700 Pohlen, Joseph, Matamata .. .. j 69 14 Thomas, J. B., Morrinsville .. .. 1,485 1,830 Priscott Bros., Matamata .. .. j 30 30 Wagstaff, A. A., Eastport Road, Waihou .. 340 486 Richardson, J. R. S., " Kensington," White- 626 614 Washburn Bros., Kiwitahi, Morrinsville .. 1,028 1,208 hall Watson, Reginald, Walton .. .. — 245 Ring Bros., Hinuera .. .. .. — 60 Way, G. B., Walton .. .. .. 200 214 Robinson, E. L., Hinuera .. .. ■— 70 Whitechurch, E. R., Tahuna, via Morrinsville 350 1,090 Robinson, H., Overdale, Putaruru .. — 765 Wilcock, J., Morrinsville .. .. — 123 Rollett, W. Carr, Lichfield .. .. 1,140 Nil Wood, W., Waitoa .. .. .. 590 590 Scott, John M., Horahora .. .. 692 796 — Sefton, G. W., Tirau .. .. .. 443 600 36,405 40,674 Self, J. R., Matamata .. .. .. — 671 — tSomerville, Edmund (Estate of), Okoroire 1,797 1,837 Stevens, Ken, Whitehall .. .. 154 140 MATAMATA COUNTY Sutcliffe, W. W., Tirau .. .. .. 235 677 (In Waikato Subdivision). Thirwall, A., Matamata.. .. .. 142 Nil Abbott, J. M., Te Poi, Matamata .. 65 49 Tims, J. W., Matamata .. .. .. 104 50 Alford, R. S., Toatoaroa, Cambridge .. 1,100 1,530 Totman, A. Arthur, Okoroire Railway .. 32 120 Allen, Edward, Cambridge .. .. 1,172 778 Totman, Alfred, Okoroire Railway .. 180 5 Allen, Edward, Cambridge .. .. 1,050 1,390 Townsend, William, Okoroire .. .. 583 1,041 Allen, J. S., Tirau .. .. .. 765 723 Vanhoutte, P., Hinuera.. .. .. — 100 Allen, W. H., Tirau .. .. .. 284 18 Vosper, A. C., Matamata .. .. — 48 Anderson, James W., Piarere .. .. 135 94 Vosper, George, Maungatautari .. .. 489 556 Ariell, I). W. and A. S., Maungatautari .. 294 361 Whytcross, E. C., Te Poi, Matamata .. 10 Nil Bailey, R. H. (c/o Manager), Tirau .. 2,140 3,216 Wilson, W. S., Taihoa, Matamata .. 819 668 Barker, T. A., Okoroire.. .. .. — 426 Wise, E. T., Te Poi .. .. .. 3 20 Barnard and Seaward, Hinuera .. .. 375 350 Yandle, William, Putaruru .. .. 155 176 Bayly, H., 21 Claude Road, Epsom, Auckland 4,019 3,473 Bayly, H. L., Tirau .. .. .. 613 767 45,515 52,430 Beck, M. and J. F., jun., Okauia.. .. — 428 Blyth, J., Waharoa .. .. .. 319 247 Bosson, G., Okauia .. .. .. 17 Nil ROTORUA COUNTY Bowler Bros., Peria, Matamata .. . . 180 238 (In Waikato Subdivision). Brunskill, Mrs. W. S., Woodford, Cambridge 362 444 Beamsley, Charles, Tikitere, Rotorua .. 114 65 Brunskill, S., Whitehall, Cambridge .. 446 598 Brent, Ltd., Rotorua .. .. .. 582 359 Casey, Robert, Waharoa .. .. 85 50 Brett, W. L., Rerewhakaitu (private bag), 1,250 1,365 Chalmers (Estate of), (W. T. Williams, 2,429 1,705 Rotorua Manager), Takoroa. Buckthought, J. G., Mount Pleasant, Rotorua — 53 Chapman, T., Tirau .. .. .. 590 835 Butcher, T. C. (c/o W. A. Parnham), Whare- —■ 347 Christie, C. O. F., Whitehall .. .. 852 839 pania Conder, G. E., Hinuera .. .. .. 440 231 Cooper, D. G. A., and Raharhui, Okere Falls, 958 1,009 Cox, K. S., Ongaroto, via Putaruru .. 1,274 1,858 Rotorua Crabb Bros., Okoroire .. .. .. 760 50 Dowling, T., Rotorua .. .. .. 441 496 Crossing Estate, Lichfield .. .. — 1,130 Emery, S., Rotoiti .. .. .. 557 444 Currie, W, Horohoro .. .. .. 163 56 Evans and Sons, Okareka, Rotorua .. 977 700 Dalziell, A., and Son, Puketurua.. .. 758 1,000 Falloona and Anderson (private bag), Rere- 2,695 2,704 Davison, T., Taurangaomoana .. .. 70 43 whakaitu, Rotorua Dean and Son, Maungatautari .. .. 80 920 Falloona, J., Rotorua .. .. .. 404 235 Duxfield, G. J., Matamata .. .. 222 75 Gee, Charles, and Sons, Rotorua .. .. 13 118 England, George Henry, Matamata .. 31 36 Hemmings, Cecil, Mamaku .. .. 230 330 Falconer, R. H., Tirau .. .. .. 412 291 Hickey, William, Waiotapu .. .. 50 30 Gibson, F., Taurangaomoana .. .. 12 104 Hill, R. H., Atiamuri .. .. .. 2,237 Nil Goodwin, F., Okoroire .. .. .. 36 107 lies, A. J., Rotorua .. .. .. 510 370 Harding, W. F., Taurangaomoana .. 14 95 Knowles, E. F. H., " Okareka," Rotorua . . 33 Nil Hicks, J. F., Maungatautari .. .. 186 280 Lichenstien and Arnoldson (private bag), Ro- 2,883 1,795 Ireland, Richard, Karapiro .. .. — 312 toiti Station, Rotorua Irvine, W., Te Poi .. .. .. — 695 Managh, Charles H., Ngongotaha .. 500 631 * Return not received.

PL— 28b.

AUCKLAND SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Rotorua County—continued. Martin, H. M., Ngongotaha .. .. 350 400 Martin, J. E., Ngongotaha .. .. 582 1,079 Morrison, D. W., Ngongotaha .. .. 1,565 208 Omanaia (Limited), c/o Carr Bros., Rotorua 2,362 2,870 Orr, John, Te Ngae Road, Rotorua .. 14 22 Pethybridge, S. A. (private bag), Tikitere, j 30 1,395 Rotorua Sattrup, J. M., Lake Rotoma .. .. 475 457 Sherriff, J. D., Rotorua.. .. .. 182 63 Smith, W. H. (Estate of), Te Ngae, Rotorua 3,756 4,524 Stead, W. G., Kaharoa, Rotorua.. .. 1,401 — Troutbeek, H. E., Rotorua .. .. 840 1,880 Vaughan, George W., Rotorua .. .. 2,464 2,860 Watt, John, e/oW. Broughter (private bag), 567 909 Rotorua Wood, Gordon H., Waimangu, Rotorua .. 1,636 1,735 30,658 29,443 TAUPO COUNTY (In Waikato Subdivision). Andrews, W., Mokai .. .. .. 250 100 Austin, W. H., Puketitiri .. .. 5,540 5,080 Baker, Thomas, Double Crossing, Tarawera 770 831 Baker, Thomas, Tatarakino, Tarawera .. 454 1,160 Batcheldor, H., Reparoa .. .. 120 130 Butcher, W. G., Waiotapu .. .. 1,850 1,243 Ilandcoek, George, " Orangikereru," Waio- 6 Nil tapu Hape Nikora, Tarawera .. .. 1,400 1,222 Hawke's Bay Motor Company (Limited), 15 9 Tarawera Hill, R. H., Atiamuri .. .. .. — 2,299 Hohepa Katene, Murupara .. .. 380 250 Holt, C. D., " Taharua," Rangitaiki .. 4,299 7,662 Lewis, Thomas, Wharepaina .. .. 20 Nil Newdick, W. J., Mokai .. .. .. 204 5 Ngatapa Pastoral Company (J. Hindmarsh), 3,269 3,482 Te Pohue Parham, A., Wharepaina .. .. 515 Nil Raihania Piri, Te Haroto .. .. 614 421 Rushbrook, T. A., Te Mawhia .. .. — 9 Saunders and McCarter (c/o W. B. Serpell), — 126 Matahara Toko Rahui, Rangitaiki .. .. 657 504 TJtiera, George, Te Haroto .. .. 550 604 Vaile, E. E., " Broadlands," Waiotapu .. 2,146 2,396 23,059 27,533 TAUMARUNUICOUNTY (In Te Kuiti Subdivision). Atkins, H. E. (Route No. 1), Taumarunui.. — 392 Atkins, W. (Route No. 1), Taumarunui .. — 746 Atkins, W. (RuralRouteNo. 1), Taumarunui — 588 (No. 2 property) Audrey, J. S., Ongarue .. .. .. — 326 Barber, W. H., Ongarue .. .. — 500 Beard, C., Ongarue .. .. .. — 730 Bloomfield, !■'. (Rural Route No. 1), Tau- — 512 marunui Borck, C. A., Taringamotu .. .. 508 225 Borck, H. T., Taumarunui .. .. 914 740 Brown, J. M., Okahukura .. .. — 247 Burgess, P. T., Ongarue.. .. .. — 465 Burtenshaw, G. H., Taumarunui.. .. — 642 Cameron Bros. (Rural Route No. 1), Tau- — 689 marunui Cameron, H. J., Tauakina .. .. — 2,111 Carrol, T., Waimiha .. .. .. 213 Nil Carter, A. W. J., Aukopae .. .. - 350 Carter, R. W., Box 62, Taumarunui .. — 494 Conden, A. E., Taumarunui .. .. — 357 Connor, D. J., Kurarau Road, Taumarunui — 555 Conrod, G. W., Taringamotu .. .. - ; 125 Coogan, J., Taumarunui ,. .. — ! 272

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1920. ~ j Taumarunui County—continued. Corlett, I)., Taumarunui .. . I — 307 Coutts Bros., Ongarue ... .. .. 124 211 Craig, R., Aukopae .. .. .. j — 653 Cripp, J., Manunui .. .. .. — 256 Drake, C. W., Roto .. .. .. j — 649 Drake, T. F., Waimiha .. .. .. — 293 Deveraux, W. J., Waimiha .. .. i — 201 Dickie Bros., Ongarue .. . . .. — 451 Dyman, M. J., Waimiha . . .. — 258 Echolands Ltd. (c/o E. G. Dryden, Manager), — 1,455 Taumarunui Fisher, L., Manunui .. .. .. 634 165 Fisher, L., Manunui .. .. .. — 460 Galpin, A. J., Manunui .. .. .. 1,160 Nil Gemmell, F., Taringamotu .. .. 856 861 Gibbons and Sons, Koiro, Taringamotu .. — 13,082 Goodwin, A., Taumarunui .. .. — 1,330 Goodwin, H., Taumarunui .. .. — 678 Goodwin, W., Taumarunui .. .. — 860 Handley, Richard, Taringamotu .. .. 154 142 Hart, A. M., Taumarunui .. .. — 645 Harker and Son, Ongarue .. .. —* 1,000 Hawkless, W., Taumarunui .. .. — 1,290 Hill, W. H., Taumarunui .. .. — 610 Homersham Bros., Taumarunui . . .. — 510 Homersham and Kenderdine, Okahukaea .. — 86 Hoult, J., Taumarunui .. .. .. — 1,122 Houpapa Te Ure, Taumarunui .. .. — 876 Howe, T., Waimiha .. .. .. — 1,100 Kinnell Bros., Manunui.. .. .. 3,093 2,849 Lamb, H. R., Waimiha.. . . .. — 359 Little, G. C. (Rural Route No. 1), Taumarunui — 407 Longden, R. E., Waimiha .. .. — 395 Maher, J., Rangaroa, Taumarunui .. — 103 Matiroa Wairehu, Tokaanu .. .. 255 165 McDonald, D., Waimiha .. .. — 306 McKinnon, C., Aukopae .. .. 1,075 1,000 McLennan Bros., Taringamotu .. .. 1,080 1,099 Mead and M ills, Punga Punga, Manunui .. — 1,020 Napier, W. J. (Estate of), Taumarunui . . 1,050 1,360 Nelson, S. M., Taringamotu .. .. — 256 O'Connor and Bullion, Taumarunui .. — 230 Parker, C., and Hurn, A. J., Okahukura .. 2,432 2,031 Pedersen, David (Rural Route No. 1), Tan- — 481 marunui Peek Bros., Braeside, Taumarunui .. — 540 Peek Bros. (Rural Route No. 1), Taumarunui — • 459 Peffers, W. H., Ongarue .. .. — 167 Penney, J., Taumarunui .. .. — 914 Roberts, R. W., Aukopae Landing, Wanganui — 780 River Rogers, W., Taumarunui .. .. — 256 Roth, R. T., Aukopae . . .. .. — 1,010 Sadler, A., Nuka Nuka, Taumarunui .. — 662 Schuberg, O., Te Koura .. .. — 700 Sheely, John, Waimiha .. .. 294 209 Sheely, P. (Rural Route No. 1), Taumarunui — 603 Sherwin and Co., Oruaiwi, Taringamotu .. 505 467 Shield, C. C., Taumarunui .. .. — 1,450 Short, N. J. (c/o E. E. Short, Manager), 3,366 2,500 Taringamotu Station, Taumarunui Skelton, P. R., Taringamotu .. .. 1,420 1,478 Sherson, G. W., Taumarunui .. .. — 510 Smith, C. P., Taumarunui .. .. — 296 Sneddon, C. R., Ongarue .. .. — 366 Spicer, W. A., Ongarue .. .. 361 331 Sproull, J. L. (Route No. 1), Taumarunui.. — 489 Stanton, G., Taumarunui .. .. — 243 Street, H. (Rural Route No. 1), Taumarunui — 2,080 Stewai*t, D., Taringamotu .. .. — 760 Taringamotu Totara Sawmilling Company — 1,242 (E. R. Jeffrey, Manager), Oruaiwai Thomas Bros., Ongarue.. .. .. .. 1,553 Thomas, W. L., Okahukura .. .. .. 607 Wackrow, A. J., Taumarunui .. .. .. 436 Wackrow, W. H., Taumarunui . . .. .. 440 Walls, Thorns, and Co., Taringamotu .. 7,690 8,075 White, R. (Rural Route No. 1), Taumarunui 1,316 Wilson, David, Hukutaurua, Taringamotu 355 380 Wilson, W. K., Waimiha .. .. — 248 Wood Bros. (Rural Route No. 1), Taumaru- — 949 nui 27,539 85,194

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. U TOROHANGA COUNTY (In To Kuiti Subdivision). Anderson, H. A., Honikiwi .. .. 27(3 Nil Bayley, G. O., O'Wairaka Valley, Kihikihi 1,081 1,380 Bowler and Peacock, Otewa, via Otorohanga 895 1,357 Bromley, G., Pirongia Road, Otorohanga .. — 20 Bromley, Mrs., Pirongia Road, Otorohanga — 61 ( Budden, B., Honikiwi . . .. .. (543 657 Cameron, J. H., Tinui, Masterton .. 700 Nil Carlin, W., Honikiwi .. .. .. 214 164 Cater, C., Otorohanga .. .. .. 40 24 Clark, O., Matapara .. .. .. — 727 Corboy, F. D., Otewa, via Otorohanga .. 120 225 Corrigan, J., Ngaroma .. .. .. 1,000 Cumpstone, J. E., Kiokio .. .. 352 80 Dick, C., Otewa, via Otorohanga.. .. 800 991 Ellis, Mrs. P., Kiokio .. .. .. 1,289 Farmer, A., Otorohanga . .• .. 54 81 Grant, W. G., Honikiwi.. .. .. 434 464 Gribben, -Dr. Hugh L., Wharepuhauga, To 218 776 Awamutu Harty Bros., Otowhanga .. .. 1,047 882 Hill, George, Honikiwi .. .. .. 307 57 Hill, R. P., Otorohanga.. .. .. — 182 Hole, Robert, Te Kawa.. .. .. 241 78 Home, E., Otewa, via Otorohanga .. 71 2 Hyde and Clark, Otorohanga .. .. 400 700 Irvine, W., Otewa, via Otorohanga .. 84 107 Jolly, F. B., Wharepuhauga, via Te Awamutu 425 447 Kearns, T., Kiokio .. .. .. 1,401 1,404 Lethbridge, Norman, Kiwihau, Korakonui 2,050 2,600 Matthews, J. M., Kiokio .. .. 180 McFarlane, H., Otorohanga .. .. ! 269 McKenzie, H. W., Honikiwi .. .. 323 399 McPhee, F. McK., Otewa, via Otorohanga 982 31 Oakden, H. R., and Hons, Honokiwi .. 238 Nil Orr Bros., Ngutunui, Otorohanga .. 420 526 Oudaille, F. H., Otewa Road, Otorohanga 3,745 4,031 Perham and Larsen and Co., Ltd., VVhare- — 1,490 puhanga Potts, Fred, Ngutunui, Otorohanga .. 223 279 Rattray, W., Honikiwi .. .. .. 406 356 Reid, J. A., and Sons, Wharepuhauga, via Te 585 597 Awamutu Richmond, R. J., Honikiwi .. .. 551 509 Rock, P., Ngaromo .. .. .. — 250 Sanson, S., Kiokio . . .. .. — 318 ►Saunders and McCarter, Wharepuhauga .. — 126 Sklenars, W., Honikiwi . . .. 30 198 Swainson, C. W., Maihiihi, Otorohanga .. 59 66 Sjfthes, A. and II. A., Otorohanga .. 41 130 Symes, B. (private bag), Otorohanga .. 176 177 Thomson, Wm., Wharepuhanga.. .. —• 450 Tripe, H., Te Rauamoa, Otorohanga .. — 224 Walter, A., Ngaroma .. .. .. — 260 West, Charles, Honikiwi .. .. 65 14 Westmacott, H., Otewa, via Otorohanga .. — 592 Williamson, J. (rural delivery), Otorohanga 160 201 Winger, G. L., Otorohanga .. .. 728 617 20,585 28,045 KAWHIA COUNTY (In Te Kuiti Subdivision). Anderson, T. B., Pirongia .. .. 192 273 Anderson, W. E., Hauturu, Kawhia .. 879 854 Armstrong, W. H., Hauturu .. .. 502 495 Babbage, A. W., Hauturu .. .. 815 950 Babbage, Henry H., Hauturu, Kawhia .. 1,049 1,198 Beatson, N. H., Oparau .. .. — 2,183 Beatson, N. H. (private bag), Otorohanga.. — 2,124 Bell, C. and H., Oparau .. .. 648 608 Blake, A. M. (Section 2, Block V, K.S.), 458 456 Kinohaku Brandon, A., Hauturu, Kawhia .. .. 500 510 Brandon, H., Hauturu .. .. .. 1,152 1,150 Brown, A. K., Kinohaku .. .. 303 373 Brown, Alfred, Kinohaku, Kawhia .. 774 864 Buckeridge, Mrs. F. F., Te Papatapu .. 1,172 1,037 Carmichael, Allen, Oparau .. 1,270 1,751 Da vies, R. Thomas, Oparau .. .. 600 150 Dickson, S. R. (private bag), Otorohanga .. 652 566 Doe, S. T. and P., Hauturu, Kawhia .. 340 ' 378

No. of Sheep on April 30,1 April 30, 1925. 1926. Kawhia County—continued. Douglas, G. W. (private bag), Otorohanga 378 403 Eyre, I. A., Pirongia .. .. .. 585 726 Fordham, R. E., Te Anga .. .. 51 50 Fowler, R. C., Piripiri Farm, Princes Street, 112 114 Hamilton Gordon, G. and J., Awamarino, Kawhia .. 565 587 Haylock, Charles, Awamarino, Kawhia .. 188 209 Hogarth, A. K., Te Rauamoa .. .. 232 287 Honore, R. C., Te Rauamoa .. .. 99 100 Kearns, James, Te Waitere, Kawhia .. 325 300 Lambeer and Co., Box 207, Hastings .. 1,643 Nil Larsen, W. A., Kinohaku, Kawhia .. 444 387 Mason, W. A., Kawhia .. .. .. 458 558 McKenzie, Keith A. W., Oparau .. .. 297 308 McKibben, J. E., Hauturu .. .. 1,664 1,644 McNamara, M., Kinohaku, Kawhia .. 100 16 Milne Bros., Awamarino, via Te Kuiti .. 492 564 Munro, J. T., Te Waitere, Kawhia .. 613 285 Newton Bros., Oparau, Kawhia .. .. 866 1,036 Noonan Bros., Hauturu.. .. .. 1,991 1,399 Parkinson, J. G., Te Rauamoa .. .. 175 240 Parkinson, T., Te Rauamoa .. .. 60 71 Perham, Mrs. Theresa, Oparau .. .. 52 42 Phillips, E., Awamarino .. .. 1,784 1,463 Porteous, J. S., Kinohaku, Kawhia .. 64 Nil Riddle, G. and J., Harihari, Marokopa .. 2,960 2,910 Robertson, G. McD., Hauturu, Kawhia .. 513 628 Rothery, John, Waitomo Caves .. .. 596 530 Sandilands, I. B., Oparau .. .. 140 164 Scott, J. B., Oparau .. .. .. 564 931 Scott, Mrs. B. A., Box 9, Kawhia .. 245 573 Scott, Mrs. B. A., Kakawa, Box 9, Kawhia 246 560 Scott, Mrs. B. A., Taharoa Run, Hamilton 1,433 1,329 Scott, T. W., Kinohaku .. .. 896 912 Scott, Walter, Oparau .. .. .. — 225 Shaw, Henry, Kinohaku .. .. 1,937 1,654 Shaw, W. J., Kinohaku.. .. .. 788 809 Smith, B. R., Te Anga, via Waitomo .. 1,929 2,125 Sobye, William, Oparau .. .. 270 427 Soundy and Reid, Marakopa .. .. 1,270 1,234 Speedy, J. G., Te Anga .. .. .. 980 1,000 Stewart, Charles, Oparau .. .. 594 630 Stokes, F. G., Kinohaku .. .. 1,883 1,913 Strauch Bros., Oparau .. .. .. 452 511 Sutherland andMoAlister, Kawaroa (private 2,479 3,167 bag), Otorohanga Thomas, William, Kinohaku .. .. 600 556 Toko, W., Te Papatapu.. .. .. 88 4 Turner, W., Hauturu, Kawhia .. .. 880 995 Vicary, S., Marakopa .. .. .. 1,326 1,360 Wilder, E. T., Hauturu .. .. .. — 476 Wills, C. P., Hauturu . . .. .. 743 727 Wright, A., Oparau . . .. .. 490 508 Wright, A. M., Kinohaku .. .. 383 376 Wright, J. P., Kinohaku .. .. 1,634 1,838 50,858 55,781 WAIT0M0 COUNTY (In Te Kuiti Subdivision). Alack, N., Wairere Falls, Piopio .. .. 411 544 Alderson Bros., Aria .. .. .. 1,061 1,280 Allison, E. V., Arapae .. .. .. 200 257 Andrew, J. W., Tangitu.. .. — 310 Andrew, James, Tangitu .. .. 158 106 Andrews and Son, Te Kuiti .. .. 450 437 Andrews, H. G., Piopio.. .. .. 175 146 Armstrong. F. C., Mahoenui .. .. 468 607 Arndt, T. F. W., Aria .. .. .. 1,120 1,266 Ashworth, R. W. H., Ngapaenga.. .. 815 1,018 Bacon, L. J., Mapiu .. .. .. 245 Nil Barker, M. S., Mangapehi .. .. 1,100 Nil Barker, R. S., Mangapehi .. .. 732 1.911 Barron, L. B., Waitomo Caves .. _ .. 305 Nil Bartlet, Samuel, Tangitu .. .. 449 458 Bartlett, S., and Sullivan, Tangitu .. 301 j 369 Barton, W. H., Kopaki .. .. .. 609 i 713 Bateman, E. (rural delivery), Te Kuiti .. — 241 Batley, H. W., Piopio .. .. .. 627 553 Batley, R. T„ Piripiri Station, Awakino .. 4,623 6,113 Bell, John, Moeatoa (Waihenga Property), 460 370 via Te Kuiti Bignell, A. G., Awakino .. .. 2,931 1 Nil

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1 1925. 1920. Waitomo County—continued. Black, W., Awakino .. .. .. 1,320 1,260 Blair, Thomas, P.O. Box 1, Mahoenui .. 1,035 1,200 Blclock, D., Awakino .. .. .. 97 Nil Blundell, Wilfred Henry, Te Kuiti .. 2,025 1,903 Board, Ben, Hangatiki .. .. .. 32 237 Boddie, H. G., Oparure.. .. .. 474 562 Boddie, James N., Oparure .. .. 700 900 Boddie, James, sen., Te Kuiti .. .. 770 761 Boddy Bros, and Harper (private bag), 4,654 5,278 Piopio Bowen, J. J., Whareorino .. .. 127 129 Bowering, E. H., Mokauiti .. .. 151 121 Bowiek, J. C., Tangitu .. .. .. 533 465 Bowiek, R. C., Tangitu .. .. .. 448 600 Boyd, Thomas. Putake, via Waitomo Caves 908 896 Brake Bros., Mapiu .. .. .. 581 712 Brake Bros., Mapiu .. .. .. 964 987 Brown, J., Kopaki .. .. .. 2,030 2,733 Bryant, J. N., Awakino.. .. .. 464 540 Bryce, A. R., Wairere Falls . . .. 168 203 Buckley. Mrs. C. K. J., Waitanguru .. 43 82 Burrow, R. E., Piopio .. .. .. 650 670 Cameron, A., Puketoa, Raguitoto, Te Kuiti — 198 Carry, W. C., Kopaki .. .. .. — 266 Chambers Bros., Mokau, Waitara .. 9,553 9,690 Chestnut, J. N., Mairoa.. .. .. 150 193 Chestnut, R. W., Mairoa .. .. 269 311 Christie and Cameron, Aria .. .. 491 474 Churcher, George, Te Kuiti .. .. 811 761 Cocking, L. W., Piopio .. .. .. 424 644 Cole, R. B., Mangarino Road, To Kuiti .. — 29 Collins, W. E., Tangitu .. .. .. — 393 Coogan, Lawrence, Mokauiti .. .. 1,330 1,700 Coombe, J., " Cranmere," P.O. Box 3, 505 683 Palmerston North Crawford, E. S., Awakino .. .. 256 720 Dahl, D., Aria.. .. .. .. 610 840 Daly, J., Piopio .. .. .. 460 Nil Daly, W. (rural delivery), Piopio.. .. 500 488 Davenport, Albert, Te Kuiti .. .. 1,564 1,461 Davenport, E., Te Kuiti .. .. 773 442 Davidson, E. J., Mangarino Road, Te Kuiti 360 470 Davidson, F. C., Aria .. .. .. 1,047 1,163 Davidson, J. G., Piopio.. .. .. 1,310 1,352 Dimond Bros. (Section 3, Block I), Putake — 40 Dimond, J. L., Waitomo Caves, 5a, Block V 450 Nil Dimond, J. L., Waitomo Caves .. .. 560 2,015 Dimond, J. L., Caves .. .. .. 690 Nil Dodds, J. D., Mangaotaki, Piopio .. 265 212 Donnelly, J. C., Mapiu, via Taumarunui .. 327 407 Drew, G. H., Mangarino Road, Te Kuiti .. 515 Nil Drinkrow, S., Mangapehi .. .. — 396 Duncan, Alfred, Bexley, Awakino .. 2,834 1,241 Early, N., Arapae .. .. .. 240 347 Elliott, Thomas, Mahoenui .. .. 2,217 1,190 Elliston, Vivian G., Kaitangiweka .. 226 194 Fellingham, George, Te Mapara . . .. 304 309 Field, G. E. (e/o Mrs. J. Murray), Waitanguru — 216 Finlay, G. P., and Co., Te Kuiti .. .. 944 Nil Finlayson and Goldsmith, Mangaohae .. 460 586 Finnis and Sons, Rangitoto, Tapairu, Te 1,001 1,270 Kuiti Fitton Bros., Kopaki .. .. .. 70 Nil Ford, F. T., Ongarue .. .. .. 460 550 Fowler, R. C. (Nikaunui Farm), Princes 760 773 Street, Hamilton Francis, J. (rural delivery), Te Kuiti .. 1,920 88 Francis, Mrs. H., Waitomo Caves .. 2,000 900 Frederiekson, D. E., Waitanguru .. 460 358 French, O. A., Rangito, Te Kuiti .. 364 233 Furness, A. A., Piopio .. .. .. — 53 Gardner, J. W., Wautete .. .. 606 361 Glasgow, F. L. and J. N. McL, Mapiu, 591 713 Kopaki Gomez, Charles, Mapiu, via Taumarunui .. 110 130 Gould, Harry, P.O. Box 68, Te Kuiti .. 752 840 Gribbon, Nicholas, Mahoenui .. .. 297 283 Hally Bros., Moeatoa .. .. .. 400 Nil Hansen, Peter, Mahoenui .. .. 1,596 1,600 Hardy, F. B., Porotarao .. .. l,67o 1^638 Harris and Black, Arapae .. .. 435 434 Harrison, C., Te Kuiti .. .. .. 153 403 Harrison, H. H., Kaeaea, via Aria .. 369 452 Hat ton, J. T., Whareorino .. ■ • I . 239 7

No. of Sheep on ! April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Waitomo County—continued. Hatton, J. T., Awakino.. .. .. 239 Nil Healy, W. J., Aria .. .. .. — 1,551 Hickson, K. M., Waimiha .. .. — 317 Higginson, A., Haku, To Kuiti .. .. 562 543 Hill, R., Haku, Te Kuiti .. .. 1,220 038 Hirst, Percival, Mokauiti .. .. — 102 Hobson, C. B., Piopio .. .. .. 408 450 Holloway and McKenzie, Aria .. .. 2,821 1,520 Holloway, C. B., Aria .. .. .. 452 12 Holloway, M. and I., Waitara .. .. — 412 Honnor, A. C., Ngapaenga .. .. 500 40 Hopkins, W. F., Waimiha .. .. 405 402 Houghton, Thomas M., Wairere Falls, via 790 891 Te Kuiti Hunt, W. J., Te Kuiti .. .. .. 2,608 2,271 Hunter and McFadgen, Aria .. .. • 262 249 Iredale, F. (Estate of), Te Kuiti .. .. — 1,020 Jackson, C. E., Mairoa, Piopio .. .. 831 1,006 Johnson Bros., Piopio .. .. .. 1,740 1,311 Jones, L. R., Awakino .. .. .. 765 850 Jones, Mostyn H. Innes, Te Kuiti .. 373 485 Jones, N. D., Mahoenui.. .. .. 900 755 Julian, Alfred, Te Kuiti .. .. 1,144 711 Julian, G. E., Temapuru .. .. — 54 Julian, H. A., Kaitangiweka .. .. — 124 Kearins Bros., Kopaki .. . . .. — ], 160 Kearins Bros., Kopaki (No. 2 property) .. — 580 Kearns Bros., Kopaki .. .. .. 2,800 1,202 Keighley, A. R., Aria .. .. .. 410 1,022 Keighley, W. H., Aria .. .. .. 978 1,355 Kelly, W. F., Ballycraggan, Awakino .. 613 590 Kelly, H. J., Whareorino, Awakino .. 1,050 1,190 Kennedy, W., Piopio .. .. .. 96 197 Kenny, Joseph, Piopio .. .. .. 153 Nil Kenny, Joseph, Piopio .. .. .. — 3 Kerr, C. R., Te Kuiti .. .. 1,179 982 King, Good, and Co. (private bag), Piopio.. 3,565 3,183 King, Newton (private bag), Awakino .. 5,544 6,560 Klein, P., Moeatoa .. .. .. 250 443 Lake, C. H., Awakino .. .. .. 36 Nil Lavington, A. C., Te Kuiti .. .. 596 611 Larson, E. W., Piopio .. .. .. 509 650 Lee, W. A., Waitomo Caves .. .. 507 1,018 Leitch, S., Haku .. .. .. — 375 Leiteh, S., Haku, via Piopio . . .. 257 185 Leiteh, Samuel, Haku, via Piopio .. 436 374 Lemberg, L. K., Te Kuiti .. .. 29 98 Leslie Bros., Waitomo Caves .. .. — 254 Lever, J. F., Te Kuiti .. .. .. 147 458 Livingstone, R., Piopio .. .. . . 491 Nil Lowman, J. B. (rural delivery), Waitanguru 450 504 Lund Bros., Mangaohae .. .. 380 476 Luxmore, A. G. C., Te Kuiti .. .. 133 Nil MacLachlan, H., Awakino Road, Te Kuiti 479 809 Mair and Co., Waimiha .. .. 2,608 2,598 Marsh, A. L., Arapae .. .. .. 141 117 Martin, W., Mapiu .. .. .. 155 360 Mason, T. G., and Son, Oparure, Te Kuiti .. 468 485 Mathers, G., Arapae .. .. .. 150 Nil Mathers, J., Oparure .. .. .. — 1,700 Matthew, Mrs. E. A., Hill Street, Te Kuiti 246 185 Mawhinney, R. J., Ngapaenga .. .. 400 328 McColl, Hugh, Arapae .. .. .. 683 775 McDonald, C., Piopio .. .. .. 252 466 McDonald, E., Arapae .. .. .. — 290 McDonald, John, Piopio .. . . 133 168 McFarlane, C. F., Kaitangaweka.. .. — 339 McGregor, James, Mokauiti, via Taumarunui 2,543 2,985 McKain, F. M. (private bag), Te Kuiti .. 1,302 1,638 McLean, Daniel, Kaeaca, via Aria .. 479 367 McManus, Bernard, Mapiu .. .. 273 706 McMillan, R. G., Awakino .. .. 3,062 767 McNiece, John, Awakino .. .. 500 535 McPherson, E., Te Kuiti .. .. 163 Nil McPherson, E., Te Kuiti .. .. 916 620 McRae, N., Piopio .. .. .. 661 977 Middleton, C. E., Waimiha .. .. 485 495 Miller, J. C., Waitomo Caves .. .. 1,114 1,009 Milner, J. D., Piopio .. .. .. 80 415 Moir, A. C. and D., Mahoenui, Awakino .. 1,395 1,450 Moore, A., Hangatiki .. .. .. 341 407 Moore, Edwin, Mahoenui .. .. 484 429 Moore, R. W., Aria .. .. .. 869 866 Mortensen Bros., Temapuru .. .. — 410 Murray, J. J., Mairoa .. .. .. 140 170

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AUCKLAND SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheup on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Waitomo County—continued. Nash, P., Mairoa .. .. .. 790 280 Neal, R. W., Piopio .. .. .. 1,374 1,340 Nelson, F. G., Aria .. .. .. — 124 Newcombe, Alfred (private bag), Piopio .. 1,400 1,414 Nicols, B. (rural delivery), Te Kuiti .. 256 406 Nielsen, N., Mangaohae.. .. .. 475 627 Nigro, V., Awakino .. .. ,. — 1,150 Nilson, G., Piopio .. .. ... 67 138 Northcroft, F. W., Aria.. .. .. — 30 Northeroft, Mrs. E., Aria .. .. — 50 Old and Jacob, Mahoenui .. .. 38 46 O'Leary, P. J., Waimiha .. .. — 286 O'Neill, J., Kaitangiweka .. .. 624 Nil Ordish, W. C., Awakino .. .. 858 1,300 Orr, L., Mangapehi .. .. .. — 76 O'Sullivan, J., Aria .. .. .. 27!) 240 Parkes, L. L., Waimiha.. .. .. 43 100 Patterson Bros, and Mudie, Moeatoa .. 400 215 Penniall, P., Waimiha .. .. .. 570 144 Petch Bros., Mairoa .. .. .. 610 889 Peteh, H., Piopio .. .. .. 824 694 Petch, J., Piopio .. .. .. 862 758 Peterson, P., Mangapehi .. .. 265 181 Pettit, W. J., Waitomo Caves .. .. 703 580 Phillips, G. A., Awakino .. .. — 1,072 Pittams, P., Kaitangiweka .. .. — 435 Pittams, Mrs. E. P., Kopaki .. .. 398 664 Pratt, S. C., Kopaki .. .. .. 29 109 Prince, R., Temapuru .. .. .. — 72 Purdie, L. G., Mahoenui .. .. 3,416 3,385 Rait, Stephen, Rangitoto, Tc Kuiti .. 601 956 Randell, C. J., Mokau . . .. .. 108 92 Rattenbury, A. H., Mahoenui .. .. 694 676 Reade, Mrs. Jeanie, Kopaki .. .. 500 514 Robison and Evans, Paekaka (private bag), 1,453 1,443 Piopio Robson, A. W., Waitomo Caves .. .. 329 Nil Rochfort, P., Farmer, Piopio .. .. 243 289 Rockfort, Mrs. F., Piopio .. .. 228 348 Rolleston, J. C., Mangapehi .. .. 416 487 Ronaldson, A., Arapae .. .. .. 410 666 Ronaldson, S., Piopio .. .. .. 970 998 Ross, Donald, Oparure .. .. .. 61 421 Sage, I)., Awakino .. .. .. 839 912 Savill, A., Piopio .. .. .. 540 452 Schon, N. C. C., Mapiu .. .. .. 129 103 Scott, W. K., Kopaki . . . . .. 194 359 Self and Walker, Dunbar Estate (private 2,428 857 bag), Te Kuiti Sellers, R., Aria .. .. .. 317 341 Sewell, John, Ngapaenga .. .. 742 655 Sharp, R. E., Aria .. .. .. — 32 Slowman Bros., Puketutu .. .. 730 850 Smith, G. H., Kaeaea .. .. .. 494 478 Smith, V. L., Kaeaea, via Aria .. .. 156 194 Sole, A. W., Awakino .. .. .. 434 487 Sole, G. T., Mahoenui .. .. .. 1,381 1,624 Somerville and McAdam (Limited), Te Kuiti 1,020 1,170 Somerville, W. G. and E. D., Te Kuiti .. 1,115 926 Spenee, W., Awakino (No. 2) .. .. — 241 Spence, W. F., Awakino .. .. 670 998 Stevenson, W. D., Waitomo Caves .. 564 340 Stringer, William, Rangitoto, Box 76, Te — 107 Kuiti Sutherland, A., Rangitoto, Te Kuiti .. —- 512 Symonds, W. L., Piopio .. .. 187 144 < Takerei Kingi Wetere, Mahoenui .. 915 Nil Tappin Bros., Te Kuiti .. .. 496 614 I Taylor, C. S., Aria .. .. .. 720 Nil Templeman, F. J., Moeatoa .. .. 536 556 < The Pioi Estate Company (Limited), Pioi 6,500 6,633 Station, Awakino ( Thomasen, J. J., Oparure .. .. 2,125 2,615 < Thorns Bros., Mangaohae .. .. 625 955 ( Thorns, W. A. (private bag), Mairoa .. 1,730 1,623 f Thomson, J. M., Mapiu .. .. 224 350 ( Thomson, S. D. (c/o R. D. Thomson, Mana- 458 1,512 ( ger), Marokopa ( Thomson, W. D. (e/o Ern Paynter, Manager), 66 646 ( Awakino ( Thoresen, J. C. and K. L., Mahoenui .. 962 1,035 ( Tibbett, R., Piopio .. .. .. — 41 ( Timbs, S. S., Hangatiki .. .. 603 1,194 ( Tolme, E. and W., Aria .. .. 980 1,061 (

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1020. Waitomo County—continued. Trust, J. E., Paemako.. .. .. 118 126 Verry, L. G., Haku .. .. .. 893 849 Vickerman, D. D., Box 1518, Auckland .. 660 644 Voyce, H., Mairoa .. .. .. 620 826 Voyce, Mrs. M., Mairoa .. .. 88 112 Waghorne, John, Kopaki .. ., 500 270 Wagland, C., Te Kuiti.. .. .. 1,628 1,728 Wainwright, W., Mokauiti .. .. 197 182 Walker Bros., Kopaki .. .. .. — 534 Walker, 0. C., Moeatoa .. .. 255 Nil Wall, G., Kaitangaweka .. . . 120 350 Wall, James (private bag), Piopio .. 3,564 3,245 Warriner, J. J., Tapairu, Te Kuiti .. 465 608 Watson Bros., Paemako .. .. 1,198 1,534 Watson, 8. W., Paemako .. .. 346 488 Watson, W., sen., Piopio .. .. 168 203 Weir, Hugh G., Arapae .. .. 78 58 Were, George R., Mangaohae, Te Kuiti .. 137 462 Were, Robert, Mangaohae, Te Kuiti .. 992 899 Westmaeott, H., Otewa, via Otorohanga .. 488 Nil White, G. T., Waitomo Caves .. .. 270 307 Whitehouse, J. W., Kopaki .. .. — 68 Williams, A. G., Kopaki .. .. — 163 Williams, Alfred, Piopio .. .. 327 329 Williamson, W. D., Box 82, Taumarunui .. 325 365 Wilson, Andrew, Wairere Falls .. .. 1,848 1,816 Wilson, C. K., Piopio .. .. .. 1,285 1,500 Workman, — (Manager, Whatoroa Estate), — 3,177 (c/o Bank of New Zealand, Te Kuiti) Wrightson, A. H., Puketutu, Te Kuiti .. 1,063 768 Wynyard, M. (c/o P. D. Hargreavcs), Hanga- 457 309 tiki Young, L. E., Piopio .. .. .. 749 434 205,781216,480 OHURA COUNTY (In Te Kuiti Subdivision). Adam, A. A., Koiro, via Taumarunui .. 511 360 Aitchison, William J., Ohura .. .. 860 729 Akers, W. (c/o H. Mackay, Manager), Tatu 1,524 1,750 Allingham, C. F., Opatu .. .. 392 388 Anderson Bros., Ohura .. .. — 799 Andrews, W. B., Ohura Property (address : 890 1,093 Timaru) Astbury, VincentR., AkatarewaRd., Ongarue 368 692 Atkins, H. E. (Route No. 1), Taumarunui .. 503 Nil Atkins, W. (Route No. 1), Taumarunui .. 714 Nil Atkins, W. (Route No. 1), Taumarunui .. 728 Nil Beatson, D., Matiere .. .. .. 450 566 Bennett, William, Box 14, Matiere .. 226 335 Blank, F. W., Tokirima .. .. 4 150 Bleasel, George, Tatu .. .. .. 550 608 Bleasel, P. M., Tangitu . . .. 835 860 Bloomfield, F. (Rural Route No. 1), Tau- 442 Nil marunui Bowman and O'Connor, Taringamotu .. 308 Nil Brears, Mrs. C. E., Ongarue .. . . 257 305 Brennan, Peter, Ohura .. .. 300 480 Brown, Hugh, Nihoniho .. .. 1,627 1,734 Brown, J. W., Okahukura .. . . 278 Nil Brown, L. N., Roto, Ohura .. .. — 70 Brown, Thomas W., Ohura .. .. 640 884 Bruce, D. J., Nihoniho .. .. 95 Nil Cameron Bros. (Rural Route No. 1), Tau- 625 Nil marunui Cameron Bros. (Rural Route No. 1), Tau- 720 711 marunui Cameron, J. G. (Rural Route No. 1), Tau- 331 Nil marunui Cameron, M., Box 14, Ohura .. . . 150 150 Canty, M. T., Aria .. .. .. -tr 203 Carlyon, E. and S., Ohura . . .. 329 Nil Carlyon, E. J., jun., Ohura .. .. — 397 Carlyon, E. J., sen., Ohura .. .. — 53 Christensen, Anthony, Ohura .. .. 179 168 Clark, George, Awarata .. .. 213 252 Cole, R. B., Waimilia .. .. .. 759 813 Cole, J. C., Ohura .. . . .. 586 668 Coles, John, Opatu, Ohura .. .. 325 Nil Coogan, C., Ongarue .. .. .. 674 571 Coogan, P., Ohura .. .. .. — 152 Coventry, W. J., Matiere .. .. 632 757

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AUCKLAND SHEEP DISTRICT —continued.

I No. of Sheep on ! April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Ohuba County—continued. Craig, Robert, Aukopae .. .. 402 Nil Craven, H., Ohura .. .. .. 254 175 Currie, E. J., Ohura .. .. .. 626J 860 Currie, 0., Ohura .. .. .. 150 190 Currie, W. S., Ohura .. .. .. — t 049 De Malmanche, C., Ongarue .. .. 639 778 De Malmanche, W. F., Otangiwai .. 1,622 1,520 Dons, P. M., Ohura .. .. .. 457 559 Dougherty, N. J. B., Ohura .. .. 558 641 Drake, C. W., Roto .. .. .. 506 Nil Dunn, R. M., Matiere .. .. .. — 97 Dwyer, B., Tokirima .. .. .. 230 220 Ellis Bros., Tokirima . . .. .. 419 j 458 Etherington, J. W. and G. HRoto .. 1,400 1,445 Etherington, Thomas R., Matiere .. 294 900 Evans, Walter, Ongarue .. .. 317 405 Fahey, P., Ongarue .. .. .. 299 1,007 Fahey, T., Ongarue .. .. .. | 604 Nil Farr, A., Opatu Landing, Wanganui River 367 342 Fauchelle, L. S., Matiere .. .. 1,407 1,320 Fife, W. H., Nihoniho .. .. 786 799 Fleming, A. W., Roto, via Taumarunui .. 230 | 224 Ford, H., Ongarue .. .. .. 571 543 Fraser, George, Ohura .. .. .. 515 504 Fulcher, W., Ohura .. .. .. 385 Nil Fullerton-Smith Bros, (private bag), Tau- 8,299 8,169 marunui Gailey, Mrs. Minnie, Ongarue .. .. — 361 Gemmell, J. E., Ongarue .. .. 3,745 3,612 Gibbons and Sons, Koiro, Taumarunui .. 10,28! Nil Gibbons, Charles, Opatu, Wanganui River 371 396 Glenny, W. H., Ongarue .. .. 484 483 Goldfinch and Co., Sawmillers, Ohakune — 345 GolctSnch and Co. (No. 2), Ohakune .. — 176 Goldfinch, P. J., Ohura .. .. 297 j 120 Goodwin, A., Taumarunui .. .. 1,645 Nil Goodwin, H., Taumarunui .. .. 563 Nil Goodwin, W., Taumarunui . . .. 912 Nil Grant, T. H., Koiro, Wanganui River .. 1,512 2,255 Halligan, P., Ohura .. .. .. — ; 860 Halse, W., Ohura .. .. .. 646 552 Hannan, J., Matiere .. .. .. 1,449 2,165 Hart, A. M., Taumarunui .. .. 825 Nil Hawkless, W., Taumarunui .. .. 1,200 j Nil Healy, W. M., Nihoniho .. .. — 260 Heayns, Thomas and W. H., Ongarue .. 1,137 835 Hegglin, Karl, Aria .. .. .. 1,191 1,800 Hill, W. H., Taumarunui .. .. 746 Nil Homersham Bros., Taumarunui.. .. 389 Nil Hoult, F., Taumarunui .. .. 1,257 Nil Howie, E. W., Ohura .. .. .. 700 Nil Humphrey and Dobbie, Ohura .. .. 134 210 Jackson, P., Ongarue .. .. .. 630 913 Jebb, E. C., Matiere .. .. .. — 227 Jebb, G., Matiere .. .. .. — 666 Johnston, Herbert, Tokirima .. .. 779 623 Knight, S., Ongarue .. .. .. 37 301 Lamb, H. R., Waimiha .. .. 206 Nil Law, Charles, Opatu .. .. .. — 330 Lilburn and England, Tatu .. .. 3,450 3,430 Lodder, Venn A. E., Ohura .. .. 277 425 Loft Bros., Ohura .. .. .. 2,625 2,000 Loughnan and Barber, Pareheka, Aria .. 4,795 4,851 Loveday, George, Ohura .. .. 1,216 1,070 Mackenzie, W. J., Box 50, Ohura .. 82 274 MacKinder Bros., Matiere .. .. 439 j 418 Maudsley, J., Mokauiti .. .. 841 j 486 Maudsley, Joseph (c/o James Dumphy, — ! 542 Manager), Mokauiti, via Taumarunui MeAvady, M. J., Matiere .. .. 240 j 689 McClintock, R. J. (Estate of), Okahukura 315 j 294 McDermott, W. J., Ohura .. .. 813 817 McGovern, Mrs. Mary, Matiere .. .. 572 | 762 McGregor, Evan, Ongarue .. .. 4,559 | 4,159 McHardie Bros., Ohura .. .. — 22 McHardie, C., Ohura .. .. .. 204 126 McLean, K., Otangiwai .. .. 268 303 McLeod, D. F., Opatu .. .. 1,085 1,158 Mossman, G. E., Matiere .. .. 623 j 334 Mundy, E. R., Matiere .. .. 90 72 Neilsen, C., Opatu, Wanganui River .. 917 1,258 Newman, F. W., Opatu, via Taumarunui .. 266 j 276 Newton, R. G., Otangiwai .. .. 105 j 105 Old, Oliver, Tokirima, via Taumarunui .. 842 J 687

Jfo. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Ohuka County—continued. Parker, H., Matiere .. .. .. 200 220 Pedersen, David (Rural Route No. 1), Tau- 430 Nil marunui Peak Bros., Braeside (Rural Route No. 1), 520 Nil Taumarunui Peek Bros. (Rural Route No. 1), Taumarunui 505 Nil Pendray, J., Nihoniho .. .. .. — 130 Penny, J., Aorangi, Ohura .. .. 504 Nil Penny, J., Taumarunui, Ohura .. .. 200 Nil Pleasant, Frank, Matiere .. .. 180 25 Pleasants, Owen E., Matiere .. .. 5,003 5,327 Potter, George, Opatu, Wanganui River .. 354 344 j Price, William, Ongarue .. .. 190 145 Roberts, R. W., Aukopae .. .. J 803 Nil j Robinson, J. L., Ohura .. .. .. 355 355 Robinson, Mrs. Janet, Box 12, Ohura .. J 474 460 Roche, J., Ohura .. .. .. 700 300 ] Roche, J. H., Toldrima, via Ohura .. 550 1,150 j Rogers, W., Taumarunui .. .. 301 Nil ) Romayne, P., Ohura .. .. .. 488 495 | Roth, R. F., Aukopae .. .. .. 712 Nil Ruddick, E. W., Woodville, Ohura .. 1,123 1,497 j Runciman, J. J. (Rural Route No. 1), Tau- 356 294 marunui Ryan, C. J., Matiere .. .. .. 922 932 Ryan, James, Ongarue .. .. .. j 460 384 Sadler, Alex., Nukanuka, Taumarunui .. 887 Nil Salter, T., Matiere .. .. .. 934 905 Seecombe, F. H., Otangiwai .. .. 3,125 3,250 Sharp, R. E., Aria .. .. .. 35 Nil Sheely, P. (Rural Route No. 1), Taumarunui 614 Nil Shelverton Bros., Ohura .. .. 828 562 Shelverton, V., Ohura .. .. .. 849 861 Sherson, G. W. (Rural Route No. 1), Tau- 480 Nil marunui Shield, C. C., Taumarunui .. .. 1,550 Nil Sinclair, D., Ongarue .. .. .. 460 460 Smith, M., Matiere .. .. .. 215 40 Smith, Norman F., Ohura .. .. 959 1,004 Soffe, S. J., Waitewhena, Aria . . .. j 400 Nil Sowry, E., Matiere .. .. .. 221 193 Speedy, W. G., Tokirima .. .. 275 338 Speedy, W. G., Tokirima .. .. j 297 310 Sproull, J. L. (Route No. 1), Taumarunui.. | 536 Nil Stewart, C. E., Matiere .. .. 1,418 1,542 Street, H. (Rural Route No. 1), Taumarunui 2,230 Nil Struthers Bros., Matiere .. .. — 469 Struthers, James, Otangiwai .. .. 502 Nil Struthers, Jas., Aria .. .. .. — 540 Tapena, Peter, Ongarue.. . . .. 102 Nil Thomas Bros., Taumarunui .. .. 390 417 ' Thomas, W. L., Okaliukura .. .. ! 701 Nil j Thompson, A. S., Ohura .. .. j 363 44 Thompson, A. W., Tokirima .. .. 303 670 i Tompkins, J. W., Taumarunui .. .. 526 Nil | Turner Bros., Grosvenor Farm, Roto, via 747 684 Ohura Turner, W. B., Roto .. .. .. 600 555 j Von Blaramberg, C. A., Tokirima .. 7,927 8,522 j White, R. (Rural Route No. 1), Taumarunui j 1,000 Nil | Whitton, Mrs. Laura (Estate of), Waitaanga, 92 140 Ohura Williams and Bruce, Ohura .. .. 42 160 I Wood Bros. (Rural Route No. 1), Taumarunui 687 Nil i Woodhill, H., Opatu .. .. .. 590 715 | Woods, G. and W., P.O. Box 29, Matiere .. 788 Nil Woods, Geo., Matiere .. .. .. — 848 Wotton, Percy, Taumarunui .. .. 1,352 1,270 143,573 117,108 KAITIEKE COUNTY (In Te Kuiti Subdivision). J Abraham, T. W., Patunga .. .. 1,461 1,378 Aird, James D,, Pipiriki, Raetihi.. .. 460 Nil Aird, John, Pipiriki Road, Raetihi .. 359 Nil Allen, S., Owhango .. .. .. — 15 Anderson, A., Kakahi .. .. .. 97 81 , Anderson, A. E., Piriaka .. .. 1,252 1,653 Annan, J. A. .. .. .. .. — 405 Bagge, F., Kaitieke .. .. .. 438 210 Barber, C. H., Whakahoro .. .. 260 277 Barber, J. P., Kaitieke .. .. '.. 920 950

H.—23b.

AUCKLAND SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on ~ April 30, April 30, 1925. 1920. Kaitieke County—continued. Barber, L. F. H., Owhango .. .. j 30 Nil Barker Bros., Hikumutu, Taumarunui .. : 1,600 1,500 Beechey, F. W., Kaitieke .. .. 260 Nil Beuck, F. H., Taumarunui .. .. ! •— 269 Bradley, J., Taumarunui .. .. 1,763 1,767 Braithwaite, J., Piriaka.... .. 292 239 Bremner, G. D., Hukapapa .. .. 700 710 Burgess, 8. F., Kaitieke .. .. 684 710 Caines, A., Raurimu .. .. .. 1,645 Nil Cameron, K. A., Taumarunui .. .. 655 928 Carruthers, M. T., Kaitieke . . .. j 164 288 Chadwick and Barnhill, Retaruke, Kaitieke : 740 650 Chappell, H. S., and Sons (Section 2, : 1,442 1,855 Block IV), (private bag), Taumarunui Chappell, H. S., and Sons (Section 1, 1,388 1,394 Block VII), (private bag), Taumarunui Cole, H. A., Kaurimu .. .. .. — 64 Couper, L. K., Owhango .. .. 1,320 1,330 Craig, T. (private bag), Taumarunui .. 3,250 3,252 Crocker, Mrs. T. H., Kaitieke .. .. 405 390 Crocker, T., Kaitieke .. .. .. 553 435 Crocker, T. H., Kaitieke .. .. 585 906 Davis, C., Kawautahi, Owbango .. — 264 Davis, J., Whakahora, via Kaitieke .. 206 306 Dean, A. G., Kaitieke .. .. .. 563 586 Dempsey, Neil (Section 6, Block XII), Kai- 396 j 304 tieke Dempsey, Neil (private bag), Kaitieke .. 1,438 1,518 Dempsey, W. E. (private bag), Kaitieke .. 280 385 Dinsdale, J., Kakahi .. .. ., 16 626 Dinsdale, Owen, Kakabi .. .. 787 Nil Dobbs, Mrs. E. A., Retaruke, Kaitieke Rural 820 906 Drummond, G. W., Kaitieke .. .. 500 576 Duffy, C., Taumarunui .. .. .. 247 310 Dupfield, L. H., Hukapapa .. .. 245 249 Duxfield, A. J., Raurimu .. .. 512 462 Duxfield, A. T., Raurimu .. .. 840 820 Edwards and Gibbons, Tuipapa, Kaitieke.. 350 1,035 Edwards and Gibbons, Prospect, Kaitieke.. — 400 Edwards and Gibbons, Tuipapa, Kaitieke .. 1,370 450 Edwards and Melles, Retaruke, via Raurimu 618 810 Eggers, C. P. C., Hukapapa .. . . 828 686 Ellis and Kinnell (No. 2), Box 17, Manunui — 304 Ernie, H., Pipiriki, Mangaohutu .. .. 1,018 1,268 Fitzgerald, E., Kaitieke .. .. 1,423 J, 164 Fleetwood, C. G., Kaitieke .. ... 2,061 1,958 Fleming and Hutton, Taumarunui .. 3,901 3,779 Ford, L. S., Homestead, Manunui .. 310 370 Ford, L. S. (Highfield), Homestead, Manunui 614 82 Ford, L. S. (Mission Farm), Manunui .. 206 411 Ford, L. S., River Trust, Manunui .. 244 Nil Forlong, H. F., Kakahi .. .. ■— 300 Foster, W. H. G., Kaitieke .. .. 1,184 899 Gage, H., Kaitieke .. .. .. 547 489 Gairdner, R. M., Patunga, via Taumarunui 3,237 2,832 Gardner and Sons, Hukapapa .. .. 906 3,059 Gaynor, T., Mangaohutu, Wanganui River 1,020 1,520 Gibbons, G. B., Kirikau .. .. 1,612 1,724 Gibbons, S., Kirikau, Taumarunui .. 1,742 1,812 Gray, William, Whakahoro, via Kaitieke .. 500 400 Hamilton Bros., Kaitieke .. .. 1,532 1,329 Hammond, G. .1., Owhango .. .. 21 Nil Harvey, W. A., Piriaka.. .. .. 93 288 Hayward, H. A., Block II, Manunui .. — 60 Henderson, Mrs. C., Glen Atliol, Owhango 29 Nil Holder, A. H., Owhango .. .. 788 682 Hollis, J., Kaitieke .. .. .. — 122 Howrigan, Leonard, Hikumutu, via Owhango 195 Nil Humphrey, E. G., Te Awamutu .. .. 705 487 Hunter, j. S., Kaitieke .. .. 683 Nil Inverarity, J. F., Kaitieke .. .. 787 922 Jurgins, Ernest, Taumarunui .. .. 346 Nil Karam Bros., Kaitieke .. .. .. 438 Nil Karam, F. J., Raurimu.. .. .. 1,250 1,350 King, A. W., Taumarunui . . .. 156 16 King, A. W., Box 12, Taumarunui .. 4 257 King, James, Owhango .. .. 1,310 1,320 Koro Neha, Kaitieke, via Raurimu .. 100 100 Kurua Limited (c/o E. Grice, jun.), 3,673 3,835 Kaitieke Lacy, T. E., Whakahoro .. . 560 455 Le Gros., Ed. H., Kaitieke .'. .. 203 218 Le Gros., W„ Kirikau .. .. .. 713 647

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Kaitieke County—continued. Leicester, A. C., Raurimu .. .. 1,062 1,005 Leicester, C., Raurimu .. .. .. — 320 Leicester, C. A., Kaitieke .. .. 1,380 1,316 Litchfield, L. C., Kaitieke .. .. 354 356 Litchfield, Mrs. F., Kaitieke .. .. — 266 Long Bros., Kaitieke .. .. .. 855 Nil Lund, A. M., Kaitieke .. .. .. 967 930 Luoni, M., Erua .. .. .. 890 Nil Maher, J., Rangaroa, Taumarunui .. I — 140 May, E., Owhango .. .. . . 180 157 McCaffrey Bros., Mangaohutu .. .. 3,660 5,480 McCaffrey Bros., Mangaohutu .. .. j — 18 McColl, A., Kaitieke .. .. .. 879 965 McColl, T., Retaruke, Kaitieke .. .. i 567 572 McElligotte, J., Mangapurua .. ..J 560 714 McFadyen, E. J., Kaitieke .. .. 1,260 708 McKenzie, J. S., Owhango .. .. 2,040 2,480 McLennan, J., Kaitieke.. .. .. | 430 456 McLeod, John (private bag), via Tau- ! 1,690 1,680 marunui McLeod, Joseph, Kirikau .. .. j 3,560 4,260 McRobert, Alexander, Owhango .. ... 790 Nil Meade, G., Retaruke, Whakahoro .. , 506 574 Miles and Managh (c/o E. C. Weller), Nara- j 3,010 3,249 wau, Raurimu Miller, John G., Owhango .. .. 716 874 Millwyn, A. M. A., Hukupapa .. .. j 200 255 Mitchell, S., Longburn .. .. .. j 815 816 Morgan, C. C., Kaitieke.. .. .. j 474 1,179 Morris and Foster, Kakahi .. .. j — 160 Morris, S. A. (private bag), Raurimu .. I 255 632 Mullins, D., Kirikau .. .. .. I 1,580 1,420 Murray, A. K., Owhango .. .. 310 Nil Neha, Koro, Kaitieke .. .. .. [ 100 Nil Neilsen, Rasmus, Kaitieke .. .. I 471 507 Nicholls, A., Kaitieke .. .. .. J 595 310 Nicholls, A., Kaitieke .. .. .. I 435 734 Nilson, S. M., Taringamotu .. .. 471 Nil Nissen, A. G., P.O. Box 4, Owhango .. i 70 Nil Oldfield Bros., Owhango .. .. 869 966 Page, K. M., Retaruke .. .. .. j — 300 Parkinson, E. E., Ballymoney, Owhango .. ! 1,730 1,636 Hall, Mrs. Zina, Ngatotara, Owhango .. 1,399 1,641 Peach, Dr. (c/o W. M. Runciman, Manager), ! 1,524 1,526 Kirikau Perry, Mrs. (c/o D. A. Perry, Kaitieke) .. 531 420 Peters, J., Whakahoro .. .. .. 559 711 Phyn, J. H., Erua .. .. .. 200 Nil Pilkington, B., Kaitieke .. .. 929 1,407 Pittams, Charles, Owhango .. .. j 192 259 Powell, J. R., Kokakoriki, Taumarunui .. ! 2,933 2,800 Powell, J. R., Tinakotekote .. .. — 761 Prichard, H. M., Kaitieke .. .. 1,142 866 Purnell, A. I., Kaitieke .. .. 844 662 Rees, A. C., Kaitieke .. .. .. 254 Nil Reid and Son, Kaitieke.. .. 1,534 1,337 Reube, D. W. E., Owhango .. .. 641 615 Riches, A. G., Taumarunui .. .. 1,120 1,012 Robb, John, Mangaweka .. . '. 1,074 730 Robson Bros., Owhango .. .. 1,274 1,840 Runciman, W. McK., Kokakonui .. 1,630 2,050 Sands, C., Kakahi .. .. .. — 56 Schofield, L. (c/o M. Morris), Lower Retaruke, 404 412 Raurimu Scott, A. J., Oio Valley Road, Owhango .. 200 Nil Scott, H. A., Patunga, Taumarunui .. 1,950 1,747 Shires, H. N., Kaitieke .. .. 565 562 Shires, S. N., Whakahoro .. .. 400 500 Skelly, C. Kokakoriki .. .. .. — 164 Smith, A., Piriaka .. .. .. 540 245 Smith, Mrs. A. Roseoe, P.O. Box 113, 1,735 1,362 Taumarunui Smith, Percy, Owhango .. .. 950 1,250 | Stebbing, H., Owhango .. .. 491 586 | Straiton, R., Kakahi .. .. .. — 20 Sullivan, J. C., Kaitieke .. .. 30 Nil Swinson, T. B., Kaitieke .. .. 356 Nil Thurston, E. H., Taumarunui .. .. 301 354 I Thurston, E. H., Taumarunui .. .. 676 373 Toblin, M. I)., Whakahoro .. .. 648 362 Tod, David (Section 5, Block XIII), Kaitieke 470 413 Treaey and Son, Kaitieke .. .. 1,194 2,027 Trevana, W. J., Kaitieke .. .. 1,088 608

H.—238.

AUCKLAND SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, ! April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. 1925. 1926. Kaitieke County—continued. Taubanga County^ —continued. Turner, R. L., Erua .. .. .. 129 Nil Wade, H., Tauriko, Tauranga .. .. 109 41 Tyerinan, N., Owhango.. .. .. 1,614 1.904 Walford, E. F., Aongatete .. .. — 30 Tylee, A. B., Kaitieke .. .. .. 1,252 1,175 Washer, A. H., Paengaroa .. .. 20 20 Tylee, Thomas H., Kaitieke .. .. 1,281 1,375 Webb, J. H., Butcher, Te Puke .. .. — 53 Vanstone, P., Kaitieke .. .. . . 580 756 Wells, S. A., Aongatete .. .. — 339 Voss, O. and T., Owhango .. .. 942 958 Wood, A. P., Ohauiti, Tauranga .. — 216 Wade, Mrs. M. (private bag), Kaitieke .. 920 Nil Waldegrave Bros., Te Rimu, Raurimu .. 2,800 3,211 18,109 15,657 Waldegrave, Geoffrey F., Kawhautahi 943 1,037 — Valley, Kaitieke Wedde, H. E., Kaitieke .. .. 208 Nil WHAKATANE COUNTY Wedde, W. F., Kaitieke .. .. 719 807 (In Bay of Plenty Subdivision). Western, S. J. C„ Patunga .. .. 3,181 3,000 Addison, E. S., Waimana .. .. 80 101 Wilson, F. H., Retaruke .. .. 100 153 Arrowsmith, A. L., Nukuhou North .. 929 682 Windle, F. J., Owhango .. .. 1,316 1,166 Baird, P. L„ Whakatane .. .. 862 428 Wisdom and Foster, Owhango .. .. 820 470 Barr, Alan B., Awakeri .. .. 50 64 I Bennett and Chrisp (c/o J. M. Breingan), 4,661 5,040 147,164 147,949 Awakeri Brown, R., Braemar, To Teko .. .. — 410 Campbell, P., jun., Matata .. .. 717 1,187 TAURANGA COUNTY | Colyer, H. and A., Taneatua .. .. 214 163 (In Bay of Plenty Subdivision). Cunningham, F. H., Kutarere .. .. 59 70 Allan, —. (c/o —. Alley, Manager), Te Puna — 312 Davies, T., Opouriao, Taneatua .. .. 120 100 Alley, G., Katikati .. .. .. 845 390 Drinkall, J. T., Thornton .. .. 500 91 Ball Bros., Pongakawa .. .. .. 2,240 948 Eivers, C., Te Teko .. .. .. 4 20 Bell, A. (c/o A. League, Manager), Papamoa 1,620 1,676 Eivers, E. W., Whakatane .. .. 107 Nil Blakeney, R. F., Mount Stewart, Katikati ; 153 179 Eivers, H. J., Manawahe, Matata .. 462 512 Blythe, Thomas, Rangiuru Road, Te Puke j 31 Nil Ernest, H., Whakatane .. .. 1,224 1,060 Brown, C„ Ngawaro .. .. .. 495 Nil Ferguson Bros., Taneatua .. .. 83S 928 Bruce, G., Paengaroa .. .. .. 332 32 Forrest, E. S., Taneatua .. .. 300 332 Butcher, H. E., Te Puke .. .. | 16 30 Fraser Bros., P.O. Box 41, Taneatua .. 560 606 Gallery, C., No. 3 Road, Te Puke . . 290 840 Gibson, T., Whakatane .. .. 371 418 Collins, J., Te Puke .. .. .. 250 Nil Goldfinch, P. W., Otakiri .. .. — 965 Crowley, E., and Sons, Tauranga .. — 35 Gow, A. B., Edgecombe, Whakatane .. 419 74 Darrock, W„ Otumoetai, Tauranga .. 2 I Grant, James, Kopuriki, via Rotorua .. 3,416 2,978 Dickson, J., Papamoa .. .. .. 1,212 806 Grieve Bros., Te Teko .. .. .. 1,555 739 Dodd, J. J., Omokoroa .. .. — 48 Grover, Dawson, Waimana .. .. 3 2 Douglas, C. W„ No. 2 Road, Te Puke .. 439 Nil Hargood, R., Matata .. .. .. — 255 Earl, J., Aongatete .. .. .. — 27 Holdsworth Bros, (c/o Mr. Hall, Manager), 865 910 Ford, G. P., Paengaroa .. .. 651 625 Te Teko Geddings Estate (c/o J. L. W. Scott), Kaimai 942 798 Hutchinson Bros, and Crowley (c/o Mana- 1,402 ] ,777 Godenagh, P., Paengaroa .. .. — 88 ge r), Nukuhou North Hands, A. S.,.Cameron Boad, Tauranga .. — 14 Hyland, A., Thornton .. .. .. 40 45 Harvey, W„ Tauranga .. .. .. J 52 30 Jamieson, James, Otakiri, Te Teko .. 525 608 Hunt, J. H., Kaimai .. .. .. Ill 14 John, H. R. H., Te Teko .. .. — 152 Jenkins, W. F. L., Katikati .. [ —• 291 Johnston, W. G., Opouriao, Taneatua .. 33 32 Jordan, C. H., Tauranga .. .. j — 0 Kirk and Carter, Whakatane .. .. 192 104 Knox, J., Te Puna .. .. .. j 38 Nil Kirkbride, Gilbert, Waimana .. .. 271 178 Law, W. J., Ohinepanea .. .. 86 153 Kruger, P., Ruatoki North .. .. 50 * Lever, G., Otumoetai .. .. .. { — 83 Langesen, W. E., Matata .. .. — 410 Levis, J., Paengaroa .. .. .. 4 2 Leishman, H. J., Kutarere .. .. — 443 Lockhead, T., Te Puna .. .. .. — 146 Luxford, F. M., Taneatua .. .. 314 306 Lund, B., Katikati .. .. .. 445 454 Luxton, L., Awakeri .. .. .. — 155 MacDougall, S. H., Ohinepanea .. 490 7 Macdonald Bros., Awakeri .. .. 1,026 704 Macrmllan, C. E„ Tauranga .. .. | 82 229 MacGregor, T. S., Whakatane .. .. 381 Nil McConnell, T. D. (Manager), Arawa Trust | — 185 Macpherson, H. M.. Te Whaiti, via Rotorua 83 106 Board, Maketu Martin, E. B., " Pukemapu," Matata .. 297 107 McCracken, D„ Te Puke .. ..I — 58 Mason, T. H., Bell's Road, Nukuhou .. 1,246 1,985 McCrea and Co. (c/o T. Greenaway), Ohauiti, j 56 : Nil McCann, Patrick, Matata .. .. 400 Nil Tauranga \ I McCulloch, John Gordon Cliff, Kererutahi 2,100 2,016 McEwen, S., Te Puke .. .. .. I — : 397 linn (c/o Suckling and Chalmers, SoliciMcKenzie, J. A., Tauranga .. .. 318 211 tors), Whakatane McNaughton, R. A., Te Puke, P.O. .. 150 177 McDonald, Allan, Manawahe, Matata .. 993 802 Mends, G. H., Paengaroa .. .. 2,294 2,106 McGougan, A., Taneatua .. .. — 30 Mitchell, S. W„ Rangiuru Road, Te Puke — 350 McLean, Alexander, Awakeri .. .. 2,525 1,535 Morton, A. B., Papamoa .. .. 43 Nil McLennan, K. G., Manawati, Matata .. 577 750 Oliver, H. A., Bethlehem, Tauranga .. 18 Nil Mitchell, Robert, Box 11, P.O., Taneatua 2,832 2,731 Paterson, T„ Te Maunga, Matapihi .. — 400 Mitchell, Thomas, jun., Taneatua .. 170 163 Phillips, J., Paengaroa .. .. .. . 486 220 Murphy, J. R. (c/o J. Breingan), Awakeri.. 618 962 Reid, W., Upper Papamoa .. .. 140 Murray, Alexander, Taneatua .. .. Ill 144 Renshaw, —, Tauranga.. .. .. — 429 Orr, W. J., Otakiri .. .. .. 21 320 Robertson Bros., Te Matai Road, Te Puke j — ; 15 Pearse, C. H. R., Opotiki .. .. 501 Nil Rogers, J„ Te Puke .. .. 80 Nil Bawson, T., Taneatua . . " 1! 71 80 Ross, A., Rough, and Co. (c/o J. R. Hynes, 6 Nil Roberts, W. C., Whakatane .. .. 1,388 1,422 Manager), Ohinepanea _ Ryan, M. C., Kutarere .. .. .. 2,039 2,342 Rowe, H. J., Tauranga .. .. 407 Sheriff and Hutchinson (c/o J. McKenzic), 1,753 1,752 Sinclair, D. H., Te Puke .. .. j — 92 Tekapua, Taneatua Starte, J., Upper Papamoa .. .. 20 Sisam and Sons, Owhakatora, Taneatua .. 2,028 1,948 Stewart, H., Welcome Bay, Tauranga ..; 13 Nil Sisam and Sons, Taneatua .. .. 1,000 1,000 Tait, J. R., Te Puke .. .. .. — 850 Sutherland, A. C., Whakatane .. .. 1,339 1,599 Tanner Bros., Tauranga .. .. : 620 502 Swan> c . H-j Matata .. .. .. 206 275 Turner, W., Aongatete .. .. .. j 50 Tahi Matete, Ruatahuna .. .. 30 50 Twigg, D. D., Paengaroa .. .. 3,010 Nil Te Hata and Tamarehe, Ruatoki, Taneatua 295 315 Vance, Mrs. M., Te Puke .. .. 60 40 Tickner, C., Matata .. .. .. 3,000 4,563 Vercoe, J. L., Te Puke .. .. ..I — 45 Tipping, H. N. J., Waingara, Kutarere .. 1,480 1,500 1" Return not recejyed.

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AUCKLAND SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

4—H. 238.

No. of Sheep on No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. 1925. 1926. Whakatane County—continued. Opotiki County—continued. Towgood, W. H., Taneatua .. .. 804 612 Holmes, H. S., Waiotahi .. .. 1,032 615 Troutbeck, H. (Executors of), Muripara, via 17,222 17,744 Honana, Haare, Waihou, Raukokore .. 122 112 Rotorua Horton, Walter, Tutaitoko, Opotiki .. 562 530 Turnbull, A. R., Fort Galatea (private bag), 596 547 Hunter, M. (c/o Manager), Motu .. •— .1,015 Rotorua Hustler, A. J., Takuputahi, Toatoa .. 380 547 White, C. H., Kutarere .. .. — 45 Irvine, J. W., Opotiki .. .. .. 3,030 2,872 Woolfield, E. P., Waimana .. .. 309 422 Jackson, R. F., Marumoko .. .. 1,242 948 — Jesperson, C., Waiotahi, Opotiki .. 198 112 68,584 70,916 Joblin, Gerald F., Opotiki .. .. 1,110 1,210 ; —-— Keenlyside, W., Toatoa.. .. .. 493 498 Kerr, D. A., Opotiki .. .. .. 2,465 2,535 OPOTIKI COUNTY King, J. B. (Raukokokare Property), Opotiki 630 702 (In Bay of Plenty Subdivision). King, J. B., Opotiki .. .. .. 1,268 2,100 Absolom, R. H., Waiotohi, Opotiki .. 1,174 1,250 Kirk and Kemp, Ruakokore .. .. 2,500 2,595 Alison, James, Otara, Opotiki .. .. 52 124 Lambert, H. A., Matahanea, Opotiki .. 300 250 Alley, F., Opotiki .. .. .. 51 Nil Little, Robert (c/o W. J. Little), Motuhora 890 Nil Allison, W., Raukokore .. .. 601 602 Looney Bros., Waiotahi .. .. — 50 Amo Amo Waiana, Opotiki .. .. 602 454 Looney, John, Waiotahi .. .. 425 Nil Anderson, J., Opoane .. .. .. — 165 Malmanche, —, Toatoa .. .. 704 904 Apiata, Herewini, Ruakokore .. .. 163 180 Matengareka Land Company, Matengareka 3,550 2,532 Armstrong, G. W., Matawai .. .. 27 Nil Station (c/o R. A. Mead), Cape Runaway Baigent, E. J., Opotiki .. .. .. 222 51 Matieu Bros., Waihou, Raukokore .. 102 70 Ball, S. G., Oponae .. .. .. 1,021 1,308 Maungaroa Land Syndicate (c/o A. M. Irvine, 4,728 5,839 Barker and Neilson, Raukokore .. .. 6,790 7,180 Manager), Te Kaha Beaufoy, Ralph, Oponae, via Opotiki .. 1,271 1,600 McDonnell, J., Opotiki .. .. .. 1,720 1,960 Black, John, Karaka, Opotiki .. .. 197 199 McKenzie Estate Trustees (c/o B. Mazenberg, 1,638 1,730 Black, T. and C. and C. (e/o John Black), 410 426 Manager), Motu Box 41, Opotiki McLean, William, Oponae .. .. 1,751 1,611 Blake, A. E., Hawaii, Opotiki .. .. j 1,319 1,400 McRae,- —-(c/o- —. Collins, Manager), Oponae — 520 Braae, A., Opotiki .. .. .. 206 140 Mead Bros., Oponae, Opotiki .. .. 542 420 Brook and Adams, Toatoa, Opotiki .. 120 140 Mil], W. B. (c/o B. Henderson, Manager), 790 1,372 Brown and Wood, Waiotahi .. .. 672 1,170 Te Kaha Brown, Mrs. Ellen, Toatoa .. .. 66 76 Moody, G. S., Opotiki .. .. .. — 81 Burgess and Marsh, Motu .. .. 1,254 1,502 Moriee, W., Awaawakino .. .. — 775 Butler, James M., Opotiki .. .. 732 722 Mortensen, P., Opotiki .. . . .. 151 204 Butler, W., Waioeka, Opotiki .. .. — 65 Murphy, J. R. (c/o Norris Kemp), Opotiki 3,160 3,434 Butts and Presse, Box 149, Gisborne .. j 24 485 Neil, A. C., Opotiki .. .. .. 1,344 1,529 Ciesar, T. J., Motu .. .. .. 600 Nil Nesbit, N. G., Motu .. .. .. 640 652 Callaghan, Tikirau, Ruakokore .. .. 234 303 Ngamoki Bros., Omaio .. .. .. 170 180 Campbell, A. A., Te Waite, Opotiki .. 920 940 Ngata, A. T. (c/o W. Rewharewha), Torere.. 60 Nil Candy, A., Matawai .. .. .. — 751 Nicol Bros., Box 89, Opotiki .. .. 522 684 Carlyle Bros., Oponae .. .. .. 815 730 Nield, A. H., Hukataia, Opotiki .. .. 168 200 Carron, J. and William, Motu, via Gisborne 489 644 Omaio Sheep Company (c/o Mr. Powell), 2,276 2,500 Chilcott, Allen, Matawai, Opotiki .. 300 950 Omaio Clark, John, Opotiki .. .. .. 60 40 Orr, W. B., Motuhora .. .. .. 699 Nil Cooper, J. E., P.O. Box 27, Opotiki .. 35 24 Paku Eruera (Estate of), (c/o J. Edwards), 1,423 1,265 Craig, R. C., Motu .. .. .. 980 991 Lower Waiau Currie Bros., Opotiki .. .. .. 811 Nil Paora, Wiremu, Te Kaha .. .. 102 102 Delemere Bros., Omaio, Opotiki .. .. 203 202 Paterika Porikapa, Omaramutu, Opotiki .. 537 Nil Donaldson, F., Motu .. .. .. 22 22 Pierrepoint, A., Toatoa, Opotiki .. .. 400 438 Donner, Mrs., and Son, Nukuhou North .. 1,912 1,870 Pile, T. H. (Estate of), Opotiki .. .. 172 212 Dovovan, G. O., Motu, via Gisborne .. 657 905 Pirini Bros., Te Kaka .. .. .. 140 196 Fairweather, C. W. (private bag), Opotiki.. 2,940 3,099 Pohoi Tangira (c/o Waikawa Station) (private 179 189 Finn, H. M., Box 16, Taotoa .. .. 312 441 bag), Opotiki Fisher, F. L., Motu .. .. .. 850 914 Read Bros., Motu .. .. .. 935 1,226 Fisher, R. S., Motu .. .. .. 719 522 Reay and Watson (c/o M. Watson), Opotiki 1,100 Nil Fletcher, —, (c/o R. Turpin), Whakatane — 640 Redpath, T. and J., Oponae .. .. 1,770 1,826 Francis, G. L. (private bag), Opotiki .. j 254 21 Reeee, E., Opotiki .. .. .. — 26 Gaskill, G. J., Opotiki .. .. .. 39 Nil Reese and Roberts, Opotiki .. .. 1,344 1,328 Gaskill, John Edward, Opotiki .. .. 706 841 Reid, C. W., jun., Opotiki .. .. 288 Nil Gault, W. J., Opotiki .. .. .. 56 170 Reid, F. W. and A. A., Opotiki .. .. 900 860 Gellert, A. F., Oponae .. .. .. 854 870 Reid, John H., Toatoa .. .. .. 1,382 1,582 Gibson, A. E., e/o Post-office, Matawai .. 313 612 Ross, L. D., Waiwhero, Opotiki .. .. 460 90 Glass, Jerry, Kokaho, Wairoa .. .. 80 * Russell, R. J., Matawai.. .. .. 800 Nil Goldsmith, William, Waiotahi .. .. 93 14 Rutledge and Scott, Raukokore .. .. 5,592 6,680 Gordon, C., Opotiki .. .. .. 1,222 1,220 Savage, P., Hawaii, Opotiki .. .. 445 539 Gouldsmith, S. C., Oponae .. .. 809 840 Saxby Bros., Opotiki .. .. .. 6,507 6,781 Gow, J. B., Carmyllel, Opotiki .. .. 46 Nil Shalfoon and Potts, Opotiki .. .. 459 70 Graham, D. H., Opotiki .. .. 608 Nil Shaw, C., P.O. Box 89, Opotiki .. .. 808 Nil Gurney, W. 0., Waioeka, Opotiki .. 183 340 Shaw, C. E., and Paku Eruera (Estate of), 978 1,630 Hair, J. L., Oponae .. .. .. 245 Nil Opotiki Hallam Bros., Opotiki .. .. .. 858 1,310 Small, A. R., Opotiki .. .. .. 1,868 1,605 Hamilton, G. G., Okiore .. .. 471 554 Small, E. M. P., Takaputahi, Toatoa .. 420 610 Haparapara Land Company, Omaio, Opotiki 3,524 3,611 Smart, N. V. C. G., Opotiki .. .. 1,450 1,251 Hape, William, Haupoto, Opotiki .. 92 84 Smith, S. N., Motuhora.. .. .. 800 Harpham Bros., Oponae .. .. 1,067 1,090 Smith, W. A., Opotiki .. .. .. 312 164 Haukino, Paora, Te Kaha .. .. 447 408 Spence, T. B., Whakatutu, Gisborne .. 1,725 2,230 Hawkins, G., Opotiki .. .. .. 1,210 1,352 Stanbury, Mrs. M„ Tiropanga, Opotiki .. — 502 Hei, M. (c/o J. G. Lilly), Te Kaha .. — 711 Stansbury, O. (Estate of), Tirohanga, Opotiki 552 Nil Henning, R. L., Toatoa.. .. .. j 20 Nil Starky, F. B„ Toatoa .. .. .. 696 817 Hoana, Tiki, Raukokore .. .. I 403 303 Stott, T. B., Toatoa .. .. . ■ 101 78 Hodge, H. W., Oponae .. .. .. j 233 862 Sundell, Edward, Takaputahi, Toatoa .. 332 529 Hogg, H. R„ Totara Farm, Opotiki .. 1 100 50 Swinton, W. J., Raukokore .. .. 201 254 * Return not received.

a.— 23b.

AUCKLAND SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, ~ April 30, April 30, 1025. 1926. 1925. 1926. Opotiki County—continued. Opotiki County—continued. Tabb, J. T., Opotiki .. .. .. — 4 Wall, A. H. (c/o — McGregor, Manager), 2,455 3,000 Taki Matete, Riratahuna .. .. — 50 Hoata Station, Torere Tare Tiopua, Te Kaha .. .. .. 50 Nil Watene, A. B. (c/o C. W. Fairweather), 230 Nil Te Kawa, Ruatahuna .. .. .. 53 * (private bag), Opotiki Te Kumi Land Company, Cape Runaway 4,566 i 4,570 Watson, Edward George, Toatoa .. 143 Nil Te Rere, P. W., Waititi, Raukokore .. 485 j 351 Watson, R. R. H., Oponae .. .. 1,685 2,150 Thompson, J. and J., Aorengi, Marumoko 502 532 Weete, Katea, Raukokore .. .. 122 102 Thompson, W. J., Opotiki .. .. 1,420 222 Whangaparoa Land Company, Ltd., Wha- 2,805 2,460 Tipping, S. J. S. (c/o W. Pratt, Manager), — 843 ngaparoa Station (c/o R. A. Mead), Cape Matananea, Opotiki Runaway Trafford, A. and A. M., Matawai, via Gisbornc 720 j 1,074 Williams Bros., Messrs., Oponae .. .. 259 368 Tumau and Wharemoana, Waihou, Rauko- 315 511 Wilson, V. E., Waiotahi .. .. 860 900 kore Wood and Ashton, Toatoa .. .. 465 281 Turaiti Retimaua, Waihou, Raukokore .. 119 152 Woodford, Joshua, Motu .. .. 530 453 Twisleton, H. L., Marumoko .. .. 1,000 1,672 Yardley, H., Toatoa, Opotiki .. . . 754 930 Waiapu Tetawhero, Waiaua, Opotiki .. 420 522 Young, Arthur, Opotiki .. .. — 400 Walker Bros., Box 45, Opotiki .. .. 166 150 Young, E., Opotiki .. .. .. 361 225 Walker, C. D., Raukokore . . .. 212 200 Young, W. R., Oponae .. .. .. 604 600 Walker, James, Waihou Bay, Raukokore .. 1,343 1,175 Walker, Thomas, Waiana, P.O. Box 94, Opo- 304 380 142,954 150,535 tiki * Return not received.

H.—23s.

GISBORNE SHEEP DISTRICT Return showing the Sheepowners and the Number of Sheep and Lambs in each County on the 30th April, 1925, and 30th April, 1926.

! No. of Sheep on I April 30, April 30, i 1925. 1926. MATAKAOA COUNTY Ahiwaru Waenga, Makomako, Cape Run- 120 120 away Akuhata Kararaina, Te Rimu, Te Araroa .. — 455 Akuhata Kawakawa, Te Kahika, Cape Run- 200 344 away Akuhata Wi, Tokata 5b and 5d (c/o G. 256 I Nil Kirk), Port Awanui Baker, J. L., Omaika Station, Kakukura .. 2,255 Nil Beckett, C. J. B., Mautotara, Te Araroa .. 1,769 1,712 Bristowe, H., Te Araroa .. .. 1,271 1,287 Bristowe, Joe, Hicks Bay .. .. 188 Nil Brown, G., jun., Hicks Bay .. .. 100 100 Clark, J. and C. H., Ahoraatariki, Te Araroa 2,190 1,905 Clark, J. and C. H., Tangihanga, Te Araroa — 3,400 Clark, J. and C. H., Tauwharerata, Te Araroa — 800 Cornish, Mrs. E., Wharekaihika (c/o Man- 1,270 1,015 ager), Hicks Bay Cowan, C. W., Whakaangiangi, Te Araroa 966 1,190 Davies-Colley, J. N., Whakaraanui, Te 239 260 Araroa Dewes, H. J., Whetumatarau, Te Araroa .. 300 j 184 Downey, C. G., Waitangirua (private bag), — ; 540 Hicks Bay Downey, John M. (private bag), Hicks 784 776 Bay Fraser, G., Whakaangiangi, Te Araroa .. 1,400 ! 1,534 Gerrard, Tamati, Whetumatarau, Te Araroa 122 179 Greig, W. (c/o W. F. Metcalfe), Te Araroa — 100 Haerewa, Dick, Tihiomanona, Te Araroa .. — 572 Halliwell, M. W., Te Araroa .. .. 966 j 956 Harawira Huriwai (c/o W. Walker), Horoera — i 2,082 Harawira Huriwai, Horoera, Te Araroa .. 1,896 ! Nil Hart, C. R., Hicks Bay . . .. 722 575 Hartgill, George L. (c/o H. W. Tocker), 1,420 1,150 (private bag), Hicks Bay Henderson, G., Te Araroa .. .. 10 Nil Himiona Karurangi, Hirere, Hicks Bay .. 102 Nil Honey Bros., Te Araroa .. .. — | 25 Hooper, W., Te Araroa . . .. 156 j 216 Hughes, H. W. (Estate of, late), Matakaoa, 2,530 j 2,540 Hicks Bay Hughes, N. E. R., Pakihikura, Whakaangi- 1,451 1,513 angi P.O. Huna Houkamau and G. W r . Stainton, 2,429 1,807 Whakai, Hicks Bay Kahaki Anarau Nganora, Porete Station, 303 ; 405 Horoera, East Cape Karapaina, T. R., Wairau Bush, Hicks Bay 347 Nil Kararaina and Wiremu Akuhata (Tokata 206 j 389 5b and 5d), (c/o G. Kirk), Port Awanui Kirk, A. W., Oweka, Ruatorea . . .. 2,548 1,930 Kirk, George (Kohu Station), Hicks Bay .. 2,472 2,275 i Kohai Karaka, Wharerata Station, Te Araroa 550 514 Kuha Waititi, Cape Runaway .. .. 306 364 Macniven, J. H., Omomparoa, Te Araroa .. 1,928 2,325 Maddox, George, Hicks Bay .. .. 2,230 2,422 Manuera Ropata and Hoera Tamatatai, 2,030 1,945 Rimuroa, Kahukura Maori Soldiers Fund Council (Te Araroa), 2,027 j 2,321 (c/o Sherratt and Harper, Lowe Street, Gisborne) McClutchie, H., and T., Wi Repa, Whata, 1,900 1,870 Hicks Bay McCullagh, Andrew, Whakatiki, Whakaangi- 1,420 1,290 angi (private bag), Ruatorea McGuire, D., Hicks Bay . . .. 1,982 1,485 McLachlan, T. M., Pukemaru No. 2, Te 60 i 106 Araroa McLean, R. D., Papatarata, Te Araroa .. 618 470 McLernon, Sam, Oheta, Cape Runaway .. 1,175 Nil McLernon, W. N., Oheta, Cape Runaway — 1*195 Metcalf, W. F., Kiritahi (private bag), Te 2,306 2,314 Araroa Mohi Ngatai, Pariwhero, Te Araroa .. 700 I 100

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. i Matakaoa County—continued. I Mulligan, A. P. and Tori; Te Araroa .. 1,120 j 1,020 Mnllooly, J. A., Takata 2c 2, Te Araroa .. 320 : 195 Murtagh, T., Waingawa, Te Araroa .. 666 788 Nehe Rapata Totorewa, Karikari Station, 1,035 1,200 Kahukura Oates, J., Rauawa, Te Araroa .. .. 1,404 1,311 O'Regan, William, Makorokoro, Te Araroa 1,535 1,310 Pakira Station (e/oManager), Cape Runaway 8,256 7,468 Pehi Wanoa, Horoera, Te Araroa .. 1,500 1,000 Pettie, J. F., Pukeamaru, Te Araroa .. 2,470 2,480 Pine, Taotu, Kahukura .. .. 462 800 Prince, T. C., Te Araroa .. .. — j 72 Proprietors of Marangairoa 1a 5, and 6 Blocks 1,480 1,832 (c/o Taare Korinete), Kahukura Proprietors of Marangairoa 2e, 2b, 1a, and 2,358 2,318 adjacent blocks (c/o Taare Korinete), Kahukura Proprietors of Marangairoa lc and 6b Blocks — 1,559 (c/o Taare Korinete), Kahukura Proprietors of Tihiomanono 4d and other 4,039 3,800 blocks, Pohutu Station (c/o A. T. Ngata), Kahukura Reed Bros., Te Rewetu (c/o King Reed), 5,717 5,364 Te Araroa Reed Bros., Tututohoro (c/o King Reed) 2,901 2,799 Te Araroa Reed, R. G. (Estate of), (c/o King Reed). 1,579 1,652 Te Araroa Reweti Kohere Rangiata, Te Araroa .. 1,026 1,559 Reynolds, F. R. A., Springleigh, Whakaangi- 1,182 1,176 angi Riwai, Rangihuna Tututohoro, Te Araroa.. 900 416 Roha Huriwai, Arawhata, Te Araroa .. 1,500 1,400 Rudland, S. B., Whakaangiangi (private bag), 1,191 1,120 Ruatorea Saxby Bros., Waikura Station, Cape Run- 8,442 8,652 away The Potikiroa Land Company (e/o Manager), 4,441 3,380 Cape Runaway Thomson, A. (c/o W. F. Metcalfe), Te Araroa — 144 Tocker, H. W., Pakowhai (private bag), Hicks — 150 Bay Trafford, C., Hicks Bay .. .. .. — 122 Waitangihia Sheepfarming Company, Wai- 5,437 4,547 tangihia, Cape Runaway Waititi Hirina, Waipa, Cape Runaway .. — 101 Watene Waititi, Kiwi Kiwi Station, Ruatorea 4,114 3,500 Williams, D. M., Waimate (private bag), 464 318 Ruatorea Williamson, C. M., Te Araroa .. .. 2,610 2,462 Wilson, J. F., Takanga, Hicks Bay .. 1,651 1,656 Wi Taotu, Tauranga Koua, Te Araroa .. 400 500 Wood, Alfred C., Otanga, Te Araroa .. 2,340 2,060 Wood, Cecil R. E., Mataraua, Cape Runaway 6,633 6,266 Wood, Cecil R. E., Mohau Station, Cape 3,176 3,745 Runaway Wood, Mrs. Dorothy May, Otanga, Te Araroa 1,580 1,374 134,169 132,673 WAIAPU COUNTY. Ahipene Mika and Hotene Rehutai, Tuparoa 152 150 Ahipene Poi, Tutu Station, Kahukura .. 460 172 Ahipene Te Maro, Te Kapa, Port Awanui 350 280 Akena, Patio, Rangitukia .. .. 392 402 Aniti Haenga, Kahukura .. .. 1,316 1,237 Aorere Matahiki, Pararahi Station, Tokomaru — 712 Bay Aorere Pewhairangi, Tokomaru Bay .. -— 91 Apirana Pipi Urupa, Whareponga, Waipiro 754 750 Bay Arnold, J. R., Tokomaru Bay .. .. 1,641 1,304 Atareta Tuhaka, Mrs., Takapau, Kahukura 514 ' 762 Baker, J. L., Taupo, Kahukura .. .. 600 600

H.—23b.

GISBORNE SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30,1 April 30, ! 1925. I 192'}. WaIaptj County—continued. Beach, H. C., Ruatorea.. .. .. 87 57 Bennett, H. P. and Miss D. (c/oManager), 15,430 12,621 Makomako Station, Tokomaru Bay Brown, Mrs. Poiawa, Waihaka Station, — 500 Ruatorea Brjuce, A. and S., Fernside, Tokomaru Bay 1,292 1,060 Bruce, David, Fernside, Tokomaru Bay .. 4,660 4,432 Bush, J. T. T., Te Hue (private bag) Rua- — 2,300 torea Busby, George A., Rahiri, Tokomaru Bay 7,953 7,988 Busby, James, Mangatarata, Tokomaru Bay 6,853 6,011 Busby, Miss A., Tokomaru Bay .. .. — 334 Clark, J. and C. H., Tangihanga, Te Araroa 3,400 Nil Clark, J. and C. H., Tauwharerata, Te Araroa 800 Nil Clarke Bros., Pakihiroa, E.C. .. 1,648 1,642 Cotterill, A. J. (Estate of) (c/o R. J. Stevens, 5,018 5,330 Manager), Tokomaru Bay Cotterill, G. E., Makarika, Tokomaru Bay — 4,989 Cotterill, I., and G., Waitahaia, Tokomaru 6,334 4,389 Bay Dalgairns, I. S. C., and Piniha Maru, Kai- 930 862 moko Station, Tuparoa Doust, A., Puketaro Station, Waipiro Bay 19,764 17,902 Enoka Rukuata, Rahui, Rangitukia .. 2,200 1,600 Eruera Moeke, Waitakaro, Ruatorea .. 1,615 2,430 Eruera Moeke, Whakahu Station, Ruatorea 2,015 1,600 Eruera Whangapirita, " Whareponga," Wai- 503 504 pi 10 Bay Pord, R. W., Ruatorea .. .. .. 1,577 1,945 Fox, F. W. T., Rotonui, Te Puia Springs .. 1,227 1,787 Fox, H. T., Tutuwhinau, Kahukura .. 1,177 1,150 Fraser, R. II., Arero .. .. .. 1,690 1,595 Fraser, Robert, Rewa Station, Aroro, Tolaga 750 1,090 Bay Gerrard, Whare, Kauka, Tokomaru Bay .. 136 94 Goldsmith, T. and G., Pakihi, Rangitukia.. 1,490 1,781 Goldsmith, Tete, and J. S. Collier, Te Haha 2,757 2,480 Station, Rangitukia Grace, J. S., Tuparoa .. .. .. 1,100 Nil Grace, W. R., and Meriana Tairua, Totara- 767 950 nui Sb, Tuparoa Griffiths, H., Waikura, Tuparoa .. .. — 1,876 Gudgeon, H., Ruatorea .. .. 2,018 2,279 Gticlgeon, M., Wharekihauponga, Ruatorea 1,903 1,940 Haenga Parekura, Tumata Station, Kahu- 213 192 kura Haerewa Hokata, Otaka Station, Ruatorea 230 323 Haerewa Mate, Makirikiri Station, Rangi- 259 367 tukia Haig, Mrs. H., Kaitoto (private bag), Rua- — 1,842 torea Haig, S., Kaitoto, Ruatorea .. .. 2,800 Nil Haig, S., Ngapuke Station (private bag), — 600 Ruatorea Hale, R. G. S., Puriri Station, Tokomaru Bay 1,604 1,141 Hale, R. G. S., Wairigakia, Tokomaru Bay 1,200 4,160 Hale, S. J. S., Waingakia, Tokomaru Bay. . 200 1,674 Hall, F., Hawai (c/o J. Mcintosh, Anaura), 9,727 1,108 Tolaga Bay Hamiora Taumaunu, Otiki, Ruatorea .. 406 306 Rami te Rapu, Ruatorea .. .. 675 813 Hariata Te Iri, Mangaharei, Ruatorea .. 300 305 Harris, G. T., Tinaaruhe .. .. — 345 Hatara Matehe (c/o Hakurenga Station), 3,780 4,168 Waipiro Bay HatiPakaroaj Otaramona, Tuparoa .'. 425 835 Hay, James, Whitsome Hill (private bag), 342 133 Ruatorea Hekiera Rewarewa, Ruatorea . . .. 203 255 Hemi Wakarara, Rangikapua, Ruatorea .. 814 914 Heneriata te Angihau, Totaranui 6b, Wai- 828 608 takaro Heni Morete, Herupara, Kahukura .. 107 78 Heni Tuhora, Te Anga Anga (c/o VVaiapu 618 582 Farmers), Port Awanui Hera Kaiwai, Whakatawai Station, Ruato- 504 622 rea Hera Patuwai, Paorangi, Rangitukia .. 245 394 Hihi Haerewa, Raiigitukia .. .. 444 606 IJills, J. F>i Ruatorea .. .. .. 1,088 966 Himiona" Rairi and Pekama Pahuru (c/o 2,131 Nil J. M. Reedy), Waitakaro Hirini Heeki, Tinaaruhe (private bag), Rua- 800 Nil torea Hirini Tuahine, Titoi Whakana, Tapuwaeroa 51 52

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Waiapu County—continued. Hobcroft, E. W., Whakaangiangi, Ruatorea 1,069 1,070 Hohua Karaka, P.O. Box 28, Tokomaru Bay 550 424 Hone and Kereopa Potaka, Terrace Station, 1,166 Nil Waipiro Bay Hone Ngata and Hopa Kemara, Taurawhaiora — 3,583 Station, Rangitukia Hone Potaka, Terrace Station, Waipiro Bay — 650 Horiana te Atahaia, Puketarumae, Ruatorea 639 29 Houia Roto Tumehe, Takaroa, Waiomatatini 1,114 1,166 Houkamau Tipiwai and Tamati, Pana Sta- 1,000 Nil tion, Tapuwaeroa Ho veil, T. S., Lonewood, Te Araroa .. 358 432 Hune Poi, Pukeraanuka, Kahukura .. 1,700 1,940 Ihungia Farming Company (c/o S. F. Bur- 18,808 17,888 dett), Waipiro Bay Jackson, H. M., Hurakia, Tapuwaeroa .. 968 1,008 Jamieson, John, Pouturu, Tokomaru Bay.. 4,073 3,784 Jefferd, C. T., Mangarakai, Tokomaru Bay 3,100 3,240 Jefferd, F. R., Parenga Station, Tokomaru 1,641 1,597 Bay Jefferd, F. R., Ruatorea .. .. 2,881 Nil Joblin, E. II. N., Tinaaruhe .. . . 1,770 1,715 Johnson, D. E., Tapuwaeroa .. .. — 1,088 Katarina te Weehi, Mangaharea, Ruatorea 558 708 Keita Pepere, Harongatekahu, Waiomatatini 278 150 Kemp, A. L., Rotokautuku No. 1, Box 3, 1,557 1,402 Ruatorea Kemp, R., Pakira Station, Ruatorea .. 3,509 3,330 Kemp, Raymond W. (Estate of), (c/o 6,819 6,842 Manager), Waipiro Bay Kereama Tihema, Whakamu Station (c/o 1,200 1,400 M. Hyland), Port Awanui Kereopa Potaka, Okauia Station, Tokomaru — 419 Bay Keti and Ihipera Makinare, Ruatorea .. 550 550 King, R. E., Anaura E. and F., Tolaga Bay 289 250 King, R. E., Nuhiti A 2, Tolaga Bay .. 492 466 King, R. E., Nuhiti C.I.B., Tolaga Bay .. -— 500 Korau Haenga, Makaraka, Tuparoa .. 369 423 Koromira Te Ana, Waipiro 3d and 4h, Tina- 1,750 Nil aruhe Koroniria Te Ana and Hone Hurumanu, 1,750 2,122 Tuha Station, Tinaaruhe Lima, T. M., Maraetai, Rangitukia .. 1,308 1,594 Lockwood, William, Anaura, Tolaga Bay .. 1,110 1,245 Lockwood, William, Nuhiti B., Tolaga Bay 849 960 Lomas, A., Mangawhero Station (private 2,834 2,305 bag), Tokomaru Bay Ludbrook Bros., Waiorongomai, Tuparoa .. 11,055 11,018 Macpherson, Murdo, Tokomaru Bay .. 1,025 1,122 Makere Ngarimu, Whareponga, E.C. .. 6,055 5,733 Mangahauini Incorporated Owners (c/o Ihaia 9,473 8,796 Newton), Tokomaru Bay Manning, L. E. K. L. and A. M., Mangao- 1,932 2,231 tawhito (private bag), Ruatorea Manuel, Lima, Waihuka, Kahukura .. 2,100 Nil Matanuku, H. M. Ngatoro, and Ahipene 307 456 Kooti, Rangitukia Mate Kanoa Babington (c/o College Babing- 1 2,500 2,253 ton), Tokomaru Bay Maylon, Mrs. M. (c/o E. P. Murphy), Toko- ; — J 2,358 maru Bay McClutchie, Benjamin, Mahora, Ruatorea.. j 2,230 ! 2,730 McClutchie, W., Tipare Station, Ruatorea.. 2,130 j 2,035 McCosh, S., Taeo Station, Ruatorea .. 760 | 900 McMenamin, W. R., Ruatorea .. .. 676 ! 764 McMillan, Duncan, Hukanui Station, Rua- 1,629 j 1,992 torea McNeil, J. H., Kahukura .. .. 1,740 1,610 Mereana Kaiwai, Ruatorea .. .. 282 280 Metcalfe, Wallace F., Okurawehea, Te Araroa 2,624 Nil Mihi and Renata Mahemahe, Waipiro Bay 1,820 Nil Mikaera Peiwhairangi, Hikuwai, Tokomaru 1,345 813 Bay Mill, W. B., Beckshaven, Tokomaru Bay .. 8,480 8,129 Milner, Mrs. Hera Matekino, Mangaehu, 1,660 1,306 Whangara Moni Taumaunu, Pallia, Tapuwaeroa . . 162 122 Murphy, E. R., Tauwhareparae, Tokomaru 7,856 6,734 Bay Murphy, E. R., Waikari, Tokomaru Bay . . 2,102 Nil Murphy, R. K. (c/o Manager), Waiau 18,885 16,894 Station, Waiau, Tokomaru Bay Nehu Rapata Tototorewa, Karikari Station, 1,035 Nil Kahukura

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GISBORNE SHEEP DISTRICT —continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Waiaptj County—continued. Ngamataka Station (J. Grace, Manager), 1,100 950 Tapuwaeroa Ngata, ApiranaT., Ahikouka, Waiomatatini 4,447 2,725 Ngata, Apirana T., Akuaku B., Kahukura 3,654 4,594 Ngata, Apirana T., Kaiwaru, Kahukara .. 1,045 916 Ngata, Apirana T., Taurawharoua, Waioma- j 2,801 Nil tatini Ngata, Apirana T., Te Herenga, Kahukura 1,440 1,210 Ngata, Apirana T., Tikitiki, Kahukura .. I 6,530 6,095 Ngata Renata, Waitaiko, Kahukura .. j 1,878 2,034 Ngatai Wanoa, Marangairoa Block, Rangi- 650 557 tukia Oakden, William, Papatotara, Ruatorea .. j 592 558 Oates, J., Tokomaru Bay .. .. j 243 205 O'Sullivan, M. F., Ruatorea .. .. j 1,827 1,722 Pani Poi (c/o H. J, Fox), Tutu Station, | 460 Nil Kahukura Paraone, Rawhiti, Mangatekapua, Ruatorea | 2,065 1,982 Parata, Hare, Tinaaruhe .. .. 1,330 2,000 Parikapa Awatere, Waitekaha, Ruatorea .. 377 450 Peehi Horua, Makara, Rangitukia .. 100 50 Pehi Horua, Meiha Akena, and Heni Tana, 254 354 Tawhino Station, Rangitukia Pehikuru Awatere and Hamiora Tawaho, 1,622 1,725 Ngawhakatutu, Ruatorea Pene Heihi, Ahikokua 2b, Kahukura .. 6,538 5,446 Peta Moeke, Ruatorea .. .. .. 473 608 Piripi Rairi and others, Katuku, Rangitukia 2,355 2,558 Pitiori Tepuni, Arataha, Waiomatatini .. — 1,372 Poihipi Mokena, Rangitukia .. .. 454 768 Pokai, Henare, and Keita Pahau, Taupuni, 1,345 Nil Tapuwaeroa, Ruatorea Potini Wharehinga and Mei Himeata (c/o 1,030 1,304 Takapau Store), Tinaaruhe Proprietors of Marangairoa 105 Block, Hura- 549 436 kia Station (c/o Taare Korinete), Kahukura Proprietors of Marangairoa 101b (c/o Taare 1,769 1,580 Korinete), Kahukura Proprietors of Marangairoa 102 Block (c/o 600 420 Taare Korinete), Kahukura Proprietors of Pahunga Block, Tare Station, 2,711 Nil Ruatorea Proprietors of Tokomaru B 5 Block (c/o 1,080 1,041 H. H. Fairlie), Tokomaru Bay Proprietors of Wai-o-Matatini and adjacent 2,240 2,071 Blocks (c/o A. T. Ngata), Kahukura Proprietors of Waipiro A 6 and adjacent 1,496 940 Blocks (c/o A. T. Ngata), Kahukura Proprietors of Waipiro A 29 Block (c/o Hami — 2,180 Te Rapu, Te Puia Springs) Rahera Rairi, Rangitukia .. .. 1,218 1,268 Rairi, Hohepa, sen., Waitangi No. 1, Ruatorea 898 Nil Raroa, Henare, Te Kapa, Port Awanui .. 490 500 Reedy, J. M., Orua Station (private bag), — 2,465 Ruatorea Reedy, John M., Ruatorea .. .. 1,273 Nil Reedy, Mrs. Materoa, Kapa (c/o J. M. Reedy) — 1,395 (private bag), Ruatorea Reedy, Mrs. Materoa (c/o J. M. Reedy), — 1,808 Wairanga (private bag), Ruatorea Reweti Totorewa and Iharaira Pokiha Tu- 1,685 1,678 haka, Ngapo, Kahukura Reynolds Bros., Mangaroa, Tolaga Bay .. 6,750 6,187 Rima, Pete (c/o F. Manuel), Kahukura .. — 2,326 Ritimana Parata, Meha Station, Tinaaruhe 2,417 1,816 Riwai Puarakau, Tinaaruhe . . .. 484 418 Ropata Maniera and Apirana Matewaru, 305 205 Waitoru, Rangitukia Ruangarehu (Limited) (c/o D. W. W. Wil- — 6,360 liams), Tokomaru Bay Runciman, G. A., Waipuna, Tokomaru Bay — 1,021 Runciman, K. G., Tinaaruhe .. .. 658 1,224 Rutu Tawhiorangi, Kia Ora Station, Ruato- 406 658 rea Ryland, William K, Tawhiti, Tokomaru Bay 2,189 Nil Sharland, J. E. F., Whakaangiangi, Kahu- 1,054 1,056 kura Shepherd, A., Mahi Station, Arero . . 696 815 Smith, A. H., Tawhiti, Tokomaru Bay .. 1,635 1,475 Smith, James, and Hori N., Pakira, Rangi- 292 372 tukia Smith, Joseph, Pukekaahu, Kahukura .. 330 250 Smith, W. A., Rotokawa (private bag), Gis- 2,240 Nil borne

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Waiapu County—continued. Somerville, A. P. (c/o Murray Roberts and 14,338 2,020 Co. (Limited), Wellington) Somerville, James F., Orua (c/o G. A. Run- 920 Nil ciman), Tokomaru Bay Southern, William, To Pora, Waipiro Bay.. 3,025 2,859 Spratt, J. J., Mangahewa, Tokomaru Bay.. 1,883 1,550 Stevens, Henry, Tinaaruhe .. .. 1,049 1,200 Stock, E. J., Te Rohe, Tokomaru Bay .. 1,168 1,735 Taare Hihi, Te Huranonga, Rangitukia .. 100 120 Tamati Nehu, Te Rohe, Tokomaru Bay .. 1,422 1,428 Tamati Taiapu, Angi Angi Station, Kaliu- 912 820 kura Tamepo Renata, Ahirau, Tinaaruhe .. 1,120 1,500 Tamepo Renata, Opiki, Tinaaruhe .. 2,940 3,000 Tangi Haerewa, Mrs., Potikitangata, Rangi- 160 Nil tukia Taplin, J. H., Touira, Ruatorea .. .. 1,019 776 Taplin, Mrs. <T. H., Mokoiwi, Ruatorea .. 4,430 4,156 Tawhiti Incorporated Blocks (c/o Mr. W. J. — 1,978 Ryland), Tokomaru Bay Te Iwi Pani Haua (c/o Kahua Haua), Te Ahi 200 100 Ateatua, Waitakaro Te Penei Retimira, Aratahe Station, Waio- 1,244 Nil matatini, Kahukura Te Uranga Potae, Tokomaru Bay .. 800 1,120 Te Whare Haerewa, Maraehara, Kahukura 1,020 700 Timoti Kaui (Estate of), (c/o Te Rua Koia), 760 Nil Kahukura Tira and Prince Manuel, Pito Station, Rangi- 506 255 tukia Turei, I). M., Rangitukia .. .. 582 631 Tuteri Poi, Rangitukia .. .. .. 484 950 Verity, G. H., Tinaaruhe .. .. 890 1,265 Waiapu Farmers' Co-operative Company 1,335 1,210 (Limited), Poho Station, Kahukura Waikari, Hori, Waiunu, P.O. Box 19, Kahu- 1,200 1,200 kura Waikohai Koia, Kahukahiti Station, Kahu- 760 710 kura Waipaua Station (Proprietors of), (c/o Turu- — 1,265 hira Mahemahe), Waitakaro Walker, R., Tutuokura, Ruatorea ,. 1,020 Nil Walker, Roana, Tutuokura, Ruatorea .. 1,580 1,842 Wallis, A. H., Horehore, Tokomaru Bay .. 6,323 5,930 Wallis, A. H, Onetohunga, Tokomaru Bay 5,342 5,429 Warihi Tako, Mangawhariki 1b, Tinaaruhe i ,000 1,238 Warihi Tako, Waingaroa, Tinaaruhe .. 1,150 1,350 Watkins, B. C., Ohinepoutea, Ruatorea .. 5,272 4,612 Watt, Mrs. M. J., Arero .. .. 532 745 Whakamu Station (c/o Kereama Tiliema), ■— 1,400 Kahukura Whare Eriki, Ahioteatua, Waitakaro .. 232 214 Whare Koto (part of Waipiro No. 1 Block), 867 700 Box 36, Tokomaru Bay Wicksteed, F., Ruatahunga Station, Toko- 1,720 1,809 maru Bay Wicksteed, Mrs. Bertha, Waimuku, Ruatorea 57 7] Wicksteed, Mrs. E. M., Oturanui, Ruatorea 420 324 Wicksteed, Robert H., Oturanui, Ruatorea ; 2,410 3,318 Wi Hunia (c/o Whio Parae), Waitakaro .. ! 1,211 1,380 Williams, Arnold B., Puketiti, Waipiro Bay 11,996 10,973 Williams, D. W. W., Waipiro Bay .. 6,032 Nil Williams, F. J., Waipare, Gisborne .. 4,406 4,544 Williams, G. T. (Estate of), Mokoiwi, Rua- 6,647 6,234 torea Williams, H. B., Huiarua, Tokomaru Bay.. 30,080 30,180 Williams, H. E., Ruatorea .. .. 5,750 5,341 Williams, Kenneth S., Aorangi, Maunga, 12,206 14,101 Tokomaru Bay Williams, Mrs. E. F., Waipare, Gisborne .. 7,215 7,092 Williams, O. T., Ruatorea .. .. 4,645 4,501 Williams, T. S., Kaharau, Ruatorea .. 424 185 Williams, T. S., Pakihiroa Station, Rua- 12,121 11,791 torea Willis, William, Owetea, Tokomaru Bay .. 4,906 4,446 Wi Pepere, Tapuaehikitia, Waiomatatini . . 838 631 Wiremu Hautonga Rangi, Mangahareia, 1,120 1,070 (c/o Meeting-house, Kaiti) Wiremu Potae, Pourau, Tokomaru Bay .. 3,360 4,470 Wi Waikari, Ahiweka, Box 19, Kahukura.. 1,500 1,510 Woodford, Joseph, Kopuaroa, Waipiro Bay 407 356 Woodford, Joseph, Waipiro Bay .. 350 454 556,670 520,860

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GISBORNE SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1026. UAWA COUNTY. Ames, F., Tolaga Bay .. .. .. 85 148 Bagrie, George T. (private bag), Tolaga Bay 1,613 1,720 Baker Bros., Puketawa, Tolaga Bay .. 1,690 1,983 Barker, H. W., Roro-o-tahe, Tolaga Bay .. 8,109 7,628 Barron, H. P. and R., West Ho, Tolaga Bay 6,076 6,005 Bartram, 0. E., Kowhai Tops, Arataha, To- 1,707 1,275 laga Bay Bartram, O. E., Waimia, Tolaga Bay .. 2,220 ],940 Bartram, Owen E., Waihapua, Tolaga Bay 2,604 2,975 Black, E. R., Arikihi, Gisborne .. .. 10,400 9,065 Black, G., Tolaga Bay .. 1,323 1,669 Boland, E., Hauiti, Tolaga Bay .. .. 519 350 Boland, E. B., Riverside, Tolaga Bay .. — 250 Calcott, W., Tolaga Bay .. .. 1,124 1,024 Caldwell Bros., Doonholm, Tolaga Bay .. 6,700 6,000 Caldwell Bros., Marunga Block, Tolaga Bay 3,000 3,000 Corbett, W. A., Tolaga Bay .. 30 30 Craill, R. and D., Te Marunga, Arataha, 3,800 Nil Tolaga Bay Craill, R., Te Marunga, Arataha, Tolaga Bay — 3,800 Cranswick Bros., Tolaga Bay .. .. 156 100 de Lautour, H. B., Tutamoe, Tolaga Bay . . 2,023 2,000 Donald, Arthur, Waimamu, Tolaga Bay .. — 280 Fitzgerald Bros., Mangatokerau, Tolaga Bay 9,082 8,910 Fleming, H. M., Paramata Block, Tolaga Bay 199 207 Ford, S. H., Mangatoetoe, Aratapa .. 3,060 3,000 Gilder, A. C., Paramata Block, Tolaga Bay 166 140 Gilman, Thomas, Tolaga Bay .. .. 204 220 Graham, Malcolm, Whakero, Tolaga Bay .. 915 962 Griffin Bros., Puketawa, Tolaga Bay .. 1,588 1,762 Hall, A. G., Mangatuna, Tolaga Bay .. — 772 Hall, F., Anaura (c/o I. Mcintosh), Tolaga — 9,213 Bay Harries, E., Tolaga Bay .. .. 20 Nil Hawkins, D., Mangakohekohe, Tolaga Bay 1,505 1,457 Hawkins, D., The Lake, Tolaga Bay .. [ 2,695 2,020 Hawkins, I). H., Mangatanawere, Tolaga Bay 1,312 1,250 Hutchinson, E. M. and F., Taurua, Hauiti, 10,160 10,245 Tolaga Bay Irving and Mcintosh, Tolaga Bay .. j 3,958 3,782 James, O. G., Te Parae, Tolaga Bay .. — 1,290 Jolley, C., Tolaga Bay .. .. .. 900 870 Kelly, E. G., Paramata, Tolaga Bay .. — 6 Kiore Sheep-farming Company, " Huanui " 22,334 17,120 (c/o D. Hawkins), Tolaga Bay Kiore Sheep-farming Company, "Kiore" I 1,963 2,664 (c/o D. Hawkins), Tolaga Bay Leggett, F. G., Tolaga Bay . . .. i 1,125 1,150 Loffler, H. T., Puketawa, Tolaga Bay .. 945 973 Loisel, F. Henry, Tauwharepare (private 112,300 13,200 bag), Gisborne Loisel, F. H., Waihau (private bag), Gisborne i 13,193 12,150 Mackay, John, Arataha, Tolaga Bay .. j 1,313 1,225 Macintosh, J. R., Broadlands, Hauiti, To- j 2,300 1,886 laga Bay Mcintosh, Alexander, Puketawa, Tolaga Bay' 6,780 6,730 Mcintosh, K. G., Glenreay, Tolaga Bay .. 1,410 1,464 McMillan, William, Delta, Tolaga Bay .. 469 466 McNeil, Joseph (private bag), Tolaga Bay.. , 2,120 1,820 McNeil, R., Wigan, Arataha, Tolaga Bay .. j 3,108 2,810 Martin, Howard, Tolaga Bay .. .. 999 792 Moore, J. A., Paramata Reserve, Hauiti, 22 10 Tolaga Bay Morris, John B., Kaiua, Hauiti, Tolaga Bay 3,030 2,804 Mullaney, M., Riverbank, Arataha, Tolaga j 800 800 Bay Murphy, E. R., Waingaromia, Tokomaru ; 6,671 5,497 Bay Ngata, A. T., and Miss Sarah Milner, Puatai j 4,510 4,427 Station, Whangara Patterson, J. S., Tolaga Bay .. .. 1 3,800 2,800 Price, A. D., Tolaga Bay .. .. j 20 132 Redstone, O., Tolaga Bay .. .. j 30 303 Reeves, A., Matatuatonga (per A. E. Reeves, I 2,758 2,400 Trustee), Tolaga Bay j Reeves, Andrew, Uawa, Tolaga Bay .. j 3,140 2,840 Reeves, Andrew, Wharekaka, Tolaga Bay. . 310 560 Reeves, J. L., Loudeon Hills, Tolaga Bay.. 4,500 4,250 Reeves, J. L., Waingaromia, Tolaga Bay .. 4,500 4,250 Reeves, Lots 2 and 3, Mangaheia, Tolaga Bay ...650 Nil Reynolds, R. J. (Estate of), (c/o Manager), 12,090 11,390 Mangaheia, Hauiti, Tolaga Bay Robertson and Trafford, Arataha, Tolaga Bay 1,830 1,830 Robertson, C. S., Arataha, Tolaga Bay .. 1,830 1,830

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Uawa County —continued. Robinson, G. T. and E. J. (private bag), 453 118 Tolaga Bay Salmon, Harold, Te Parae, Tolaga Bay .. 1,200 Nil Shelton, F. W., Raroa, Tolaga Bay .. — 1,790 Smith, C. E., Tolaga Bay .. .. 252 214 Spencer, C. C. and S. D., Tanguru Station, 3,140 3,320 Tolaga Bay Spencer, S. K., Ngatawakawaka, Tolaga 5,000 4,500 Bay Tautau Bros, (c/o H. Symes), Gisborne .. 587 459 Taylor, A. P., Box 283, Gisborne .. 812 791 The East Coast Commissioner, Paramata, 2,125 1,197 Gisborne The East Coast Commissioner (Tolaga Bay), — 1,305 Gisborne Utting, T. Teesdale, Wigan, Tolaga Bay 4,530 3,775 Waru Bros., Kopuatarakihi, Tolaga Bay .. 1,195 1,200 Watkins, R. F. R., Tolaga Bay .. .. 1,068 1,000 Weeks, P. T., Wharehaka, Tolaga Bay .. —- 41 230,155 227,631 COOK COUNTY. Adair, William Henrj', Wai Whenua, Manu- 856 716 tuke Allen, W., Matawhero .. .. .. 232 264 Alley, O. J. M., Box 114, Gisborne .. — 675 Andrews, James, Hikitu, Whangara .. 2,792 1,236 Andrews, J., Makorori, Whangara .. 1,916 2,269 Andrews, J., Whangara.. .. .. 1,047 790 Atkins, R., jun., Kia Mooi, Patutahi .. 122 66 Atkins, William, Swarthmore, Patutahi .. 95 70 Bailie and Hamilton, Waimata Valley .. 3,512 3,214 Bailie, Thomas (private bag), Gisborne .. 4,973 4,574 Baird, W., and Son, " Creive," Waerenga-a- 825 673 hika Baker, E. H., Kupenga, Gisborne .. 2,166 2,300 Ballard, George H., Patutahi .. .. 102 47 Barber, G. K: B., Waimata .. .. 1,949 1,935 Barker, Richard, Waimanu Station, Gisborne 6,561 6,360 Barker, Vincent, Pukeakura, Gisborne .. 7,852 6,936 Barker, W. R., Glenroy, Gisborne .. 8,343 7,253 Barry, D. J., Post-office, Gisborne .. 26 9 Bellerby, J. L., Rimunui Station, Waerenga- 2,200 Nil o-kuri Benson, J. E., Ormond .. .. 3,203 3,328 Berry, James, Abbotsford Property (private 2,380 2,203 bag), Manutuke Berry, W. J., Mangakuri (private bag), Gis- 940 1,080 borne Bilham, E. D., Patutahi .. .. — 15 Birrell, R. V., Waerenga-o-kuri .. ,. 154 216 Black, A. and H. W., Manutuke .. 1,312 1,200 Black, D. C., Makuriti (c/o E. W. M. Wallis), 3,809 3,319 (private bag), Gisborne Black, R. G. and J. G. (Estate of), (E. R. 7,908 6,545 Black, Manager), Paikowhai (private bag), Gisborne Black, W. Stuart, Stratbolm, Manutuke ,. 900 850 Blair, F. J., Kaiteratahi .. .. 545 734 Bowen, Frederick Small (private bag), 1,281 1,200 Maraetaha, Gisborne Boyd, James, Manutuke .. ... 132 80 Boys and Co., Tiniroto .. .. .. 4,440 Nil Bradford, J., Manutuke.. .. .. -— 4 Bria>nt, Mrs. M. J., Patutahi ... .. 428 340 Brosnahan,; A. G. (c/o T. Brosnahan), — 725 Tahunga (private bag), Gisborne Brosnahan, L. G. (private bag), Gisborne .. 974 Nil Brosnahan, T., Blackwood, Patutahi 1,300 1,186 Brosnahan, T., Iona Property, Gisborne .. 1,442 405 Brown, Alec., Te Hapua, Waerenga-a-hika 255 336 Bruce, F. O., Waimata, Whangara .. 600 885 Bruce, Francis Ormond, Wharehinu, Wha- 1,200 600 ngara Bryson, M., Patutahi ,. ...... .. 100 100 Bryson, Mrs. Sarah, Lavenham, Patutahi .. 200 150 Bull, E. A., Mangapapa. .. .. 590 595 Bullen, Harry G., Umuhaka, Wharerata ... 1,300 1,127. Burgess, J. D., Poariki (private tag), Gisborne '3,137 3',064 Burland, C. B. (private ' tag), Balmoral, 1,175 1,007 ' Gisborne Bushnell, Herbert P., Whareongaonga 912 1,009 (private bag), Gisborne

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GISBORNE SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30,1 April 30, 1925. 1926. _ j Cook County—contimced. Cameron, A. J. (Estate of), Pouparae, Wae- 1,076 j 487 renga-a-hika Cameron, D. P., Waerenga-a-hika .. 870 | 755 Cameron, E. A., Makauri, Gisborne .. 64 61 Cameron, E., Tonga, Box 100, Gisborne .. 625 J 379 Cameron, Robert, Repongaere, Patutahi .. 60 Nil Campbell, McK., Wharerata .. .. 236 j 189 Campbell, Mrs. H. E., Wharerata .. 28 J 78 Carroll and Cooper, Glencoe Settlement, 807 653 Patutahi Chrisp Bros., Tarewa, Gisborne .. .. 4,284 | 3,888 Christopher, H. St. J. and O., Pouawa, 1,931 j Nil Gisborne Christophers, A. C., Rerehou, Ngatapa .. 839 744 Clark, W., Opou, Gisborne .. .. 7,973 7,541 Clark, W., Papatu, Gisborne .. .. 5,634 5,335 Clarke, Mrs. W. A., Waerenga-a-hika .. 68 Nil Clements, A., Ngatapa .. .. .. 829 j 1,132 Collin, P., Gisborne .. .. .. 902 224 Cook, W. 1). (private bag), Eastwoodhill, 2,040 I 1,564 Gisborne Coop, E. and G. (private bag), Tarawera, 7,398 | 6,891 Gisborne Coop, L. H., " King's," Pouawa, Gisborne 512 400 Coop, L. H., Motokio, Gisborne .. .. 1,270 1,400 Coop, R. W., Hiwera, Muriwai .. .. 1,430 1,500 Coop, R. W., Nicks Head, Muriwai .. 3,413 3,471 Coop, R. W., Tiniroto, Muriwai 400 Nil Cooper, William (Estate of), (e/o Graham 4,231 3,619 and Dobson), Mohairau, Gisborne Cooper, William (Estate of), (c/o Graham 2,532 : 1,618 and Dobson), Wainui Station, Gisborne Craill, Thomas, Middleton, Patutahi .. 3,801 | 3,440 Cumming, D. J., Yarrow Braes, Ormond .. 60 3 Daulton, J. E., Ruaohinetu, Manutuke .. 720 511 Dods, H. H., Ormond .. .. .. 100 Nil Dods, W. A., Mangahoui, Ngatapa .. 743 410 Douglas, David, Cathame, Post-office, Gis- 1,815 1,705 borne Douglas, M. W., Post-office, Whangara .. 1,748 j 1,345 Dunn, George, The Willows, Matawhero .. 204 j 180 Dunstan, T. J., The Willows, Matawhero .. 205 { 114 Ellmers, Edward, Oakhurst, Hangaroa .. 3,120 j 2,886 Etera Ahuriri, Papatu, Manutuke .. 36 Nil Falconer, A., Ngatapa .. .. .. 825 829 Faulkner, Albert J. (Estate of), Wairahaia, 5,529 5,012 Muriwai Feast, C. W., Ngatapa .. .. .. 202 51 Fenton, R. G., Waerenga-a-hika .. .. — I 380 Field, J. C., Homebush, Gisborne .. 146 72 Field, J. C., Makiri, Waimata Valley, Gis- 6,000 5,760 borne Field, T. A., " Glendale " (c/o Arawhana 660 j 734 Station), Whakatutu Fisken, R., Waimata Valley, Gisborne .. 3,800 3,000 Fisken, R., Paritu, Lytton Road, Gisborne -— 3,500 Fitzgerald, Robert, " Pateika " (private bag), 1,293 1,452 Gisborne Fitzgerald, W. L., Ngatapa .. 1,013 618 Fitzgerald, R. G. and M. R., Mangamotco — ' 3,236 (c/o J. B. Von Pein), (private bag), Gisborne Foley, Thomas, Manutuke .. .. 332 307 Foster, «T., Patutahi .. .. .. 400 I 226 Foxley, P. Glendhu (private bag), Gisborne 1,120 | 645 Fraser and Scott (c/o T. Fraser, jun.), — 1,400 Whangara Fraser, Thomas, jun., Hikato, Whangara .. 2,047 2,000 Gaddum, F. G., Box 100, Gisborne .. 4,096 4,155 Gibson, Charles, Puninga, Manutuke .. 2,029 1,216 Gibson, Mrs. Jane, Manutuke .. .. 1,221 1,618 Gillingham, E. E., Waerenga-o-kuri .. 4,376 4,017 Glassford, N. G., Cairnmore, Tiniroto .. 1,393 1,111 Gordon, D., " Tahuroa," Iranui Road, Gis- 2,000 1,615 borne Graham, Barnes, and Guthrie Smith, Strath- 9,000 9,000 blane, Lower Hangaroa Graham, F. W. R., Pukemata, Ormond .. 5,385 4,822 Graham, J. F. and R., Mangatima (private 1,535 1,525 box 58), Gisborne Graham, William, Mount Florida, Ormond 1,045 1,160 Graham, William, Ngakaroa, Ormond .. 2,735 2,610 Gray, Charles (Estate of), Mangarara, Wai- 4,921 5,168 mata Valley Gray, Charles, Waiohika, Gisborne .. 2,071 2,040

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Cook County—continued. Greenstreet, J., Block IV, Patutahi .. 400 350 Greenstreet, J., Block V, Patutahi .. 211 508 Grey, L., Hangaroa (private bag), Gisborne 1,942 2,150 Gribben, F., 15 Derby Street, Gisborne .. 52 Nil Habgood, Ebenezer, Swarthmore, Patutahi 450 Nil Habgood, P., Patutahi .. .. .. — 341 Hair Bros, (o/o Paritu private bag), Gisborne 3,166 3,933 Hair, I>. and W., Lavenham, Patutahi .. 2,324 1,837 Hale, G. C., Manutuke .. .. .. 122 155 Hall and Clarke, Paparatu Station, Waingake 19,780 19,674 Hall, M. T. B. (private bag), Gisborne .. 1,891 1,644 Hamilton Bros., The Glen, Ngatapa .. 150 150 Hamon, J., Waerenga-a-hika .. .. 700 482 Hansen, A. J. O., Patutahi .. .. 310 70 Harrington, Mrs. Sarah, Manutuke .. 827 750 Harris, C. L., Vindex, Pehiri .. .. — 732 Harris, F. D., Waerenga-o-kuri .. .. 410 410 Harris, Mrs. Sophia Louisa, Avondale, 10,035 10,205 Hangaroa Harris, T. J., jun., Hangaroa .. .. 3,433 2,920 Harris, W. E., Waerenga-o-kuri .. .. 5,650 5,570 Hatton, Alfred (Estate of), Ferndale, Ormond 664 752 Hegarty, H. and W. H., Waikereru Station, 7,194 6,315 Gisborne Hemapo, J. (c/o A. C. Steele), (private — 103 bag), Gisborne Hemi-te-Ua, Te Reinga.. .. .. — 40 Hennessy, Mrs. M., Patutahi .. .. 60 Nil Hills, J. E., Ngatapa .. .. .. 140 Nil Hills, M. P., Old Ngatapa Homestead, 10 100 Ngatapa Hogan, M. J., Repongaere Settlement, Pa- 504 460 tutahi Holden, J. and T., Rimuroa, Gisborne .. 15,350 13,119 Holden, M. L., Pouawa (private bag), Gis- 1,827 2,650 borne Honihana Matu (c/o Dalgety and Co.), Gis- 100 100 borne Horsfall, Mrs. Agnes, Ngatapa .. .. 1,150 965 Hunt, J., Tapaka, Hexton .. .. 550 426 Hutchison, J. (private bag), Manutuke .. 341 321 Hutchinson, L. M. (o/o J. L. Bellerly), — 2,435 Waerenga-o-kuri Jackson, H. C. (Estate of), Waihirere Station, 2,700 2,504 Box 116, Gisborne Jackson, R., Ormond .. .. ., — 26 Jeffery, Mrs. A., Te Aroha, Pehiri .. 2,991 2,958 Jex-Blake, Thomas, Mangapoiki, Waingake 6,125 5,610 Jobson, George Dixon, Manutuke .. 590 574 Jobson, J., Mantle Hill, Patutahi .. 306 665 Jobson, William, Rapanui, Matawhero .. 633 720 Johnstone, J. G., Waihirere, Ormond .. 112 179 Judd, A. and C., Patutahi .. .. — 949 Judd, William and A., Matawhero .. 700 376 Keats, F., Waerenga-a-hika .. .. 72 18 Kent, H. E., Waihau, Tiniroto .. 1,385 1,435 Kenway Bros., Tunaiti, Waimata Valley, 3,300 3,140 Gisborne King, J. F., Manutuke .. .. .. 460 430 Kirkpatrick, A., Linns, Patutahi.. .. 1,500 1,600 Kirkpatrick, David, Linns, Patutahi .. 430 500 Knight, Edgar, Patutahi .. .. 1,166 522 Knight, S. V., Box 21, Patutahi .. .. 90 Nil Ladd, F. W., Burnside, Patutahi .. — 32 Lamb, J. L., Ormond .. .. .. 70 12 Lane, John M., Ngatapa .. .. 1,250 850 Lange, A. C., The Willows, Matawhero .. 298 167 Lange, H. D. C., Mangatoetoe, Ruapani, 971 907 Wharerata Lange, Mrs. E. J., Tawheretu, 253 Stout 400 j 360 Street, Gisborne Langford, A. C., British Empire Stables, 150 , 150 Gisborne Lascelles, C. H. W., Neilgberry, Ngatapa .. 186 | 159 Lees, T. R., Kohekohe, Manutuke .. 1,992 1,814 Lennie, Edward, Te Koa, Ngatapa .. 510 | 500 Lindsay, T. E. (private bag), Wairoa .. 2,440 j 1,803 Lister, Albert, Waerenga-a-hika .. .. 7 Nil Little, R., Tyndall Road, Kaiti — | 254 Livingston, H. B., Rangunui, Manutuke .. 432 1 465 Livingstone, W. McM., Rangunui, Manutuke 746 j 654 Livingstone, W. McM., Tokonui, Box 8, 563 602 Manutuke Loflfler, Mrs. K., Miss E. M. Fitzgerald, and 764 I 752 J. R. Fitzgerald, Tangamatai, Tolaga Bay

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GISBORNE SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Cook County—continued. Lougher, D. T., Pehiri .. .. .. 615 749 Lyons, Samuel, Patutahi .. .. 5 6 Lysnar, G. H., Taumutu Station (private 3,492 3,111 bag), Gisborne Lysnar, Miss W. F., Waimoana Station, Gis- 2,729 2,812 borne Lysnar, W. D., Parikanapa, Gisborne .. 615 1,120 MacDonald, I). G. S., Matawhero .. 124 Nil Machell, John (Estate of), Tiniroto, Stout 2,350 2,007 Street, Gisborne Machell, John (Estate of). Stout Street, Gis 1,500 600 borne Mackie, J. M., Repongaere, Patutahi .. 520 475 Mackintosh, J. A., Whangara .. . . 450 Nil MacLaurin, W. G., Waipuna, Gisborne .. 3,244 2,953 Mander, M. B., Horoeka, Gisborne . . 3,150 3,200 Marsh, P. F., Te Papa, Ormond .. .. 1,098 874 Marshall, R. and J., Wakaroa, Waimata 4,152 4,100 Valley Matthews and Wilson, Te Kuri Station (c/o 1,738 1,613 Charles Matthews), Manga papa Matthews, Charles, Te Ruanui, Mangapapa 1,840 1,598 Matthews, Mrs. Eleanor, Mangapapa .. 1,257 427 Maxwell, W., Kopuatuaki (private bag), Gis- 3,340 3,270 borne McAra, H. B. (private bag), Gisborne .. 841 812 McCliskie, W. A., Ngatapa .. .. 1,465 1,312 McGonigal, W., Muriwai .. .. 770 718 McGregor, Alfred J., Ngahuru (private bag), 1,867 2,158 Gisborne Mcintosh, F. D., Matawhero .. .. — 40 Mcintosh, S. M., Repongaere, Patutahi .. 149 200 Mclntyre, J. T., Battle Hill, Manutuke .. 798 1,073 McKay, D., Mangataikehu, Ormond .. 700 605 McKay, John, Whenuanui, Ngatapa .. 244 200 McKenzie, A. J. M., Seaforth, Ormond .. 245 247 McKinnon, R., Ormond.. .. .. — 199 McLaurin Bros, (private bag), Gisborne .. 6,520 6,491 McLean, Allan, Ngatara, Pehiri .. .. 2,508 2,457 McLean, W. C., Gowerville, Gisborne . . 1,963 1,863 McLoughlin Bros., Ballinamuck, Patutahi.. 1,094 813 McLoughlin, J. M., Ngatapa .. .. 640 533 McNee, Butcher, Makaraka .. .. — 17 McPherson, A., and F. J. Simpson, Kanuka 2,245 2,340 (private bag), Gisborne Miller, R. C., Kia Ora, Waerenga-a-hika .. 4,199 3,986 Miller, R. C., Royston, Waerenga-a-hika .. 245 21 Mills, David, Makauri .. .. .. 109 305 Mills, Mrs. E. W., Waikura, Pehiri .. 2,062 1,680 Monck, A. S., Waimata Valley .. .. 1,375 1,330 Monckton, E. M., Patutahi . . .. 4,960 4,890 Monckton, J. M., Patutahi .. .. 3,919 4,535 Morice, F., Whakapunake (private bag), Gis- 1,737 1,550 borne Morris, C. H., Ngatapa .. .. . . 1,238 1,242 Morrow, John, jun., Patutahi .. .. 190 Nil Mortleman, A., Makauri . . . . 170 13 Moscrip, P. S., Manutuke .. .. 721 759 Mossman and Mossman, The Laurels, Wae- 2,050 1,768 renga-o-kuri Mossman, P. W., Tiniroto .. .. 3,381 3,550 Muir, George, Makaraka . . .. 406 410 Muir, Mrs. M., Ngatapa.. .. 1,003 1,114 Mulcaster, T. G., Tutuko, Waerenga-a-hika 580 Nil Murphy, E. and J. R. (c/o Manager, Tangi- 18,720 Nil hau Station), (private bag), Gisborne Murphy, J. R., Repongaere Station, Patutahi 137 28 Murphy, J. R., Tangihau Station (private — 18,894 bag), Gisborne Murphy, Mrs. E. C., Maraetaha, Muriwai.. 3,047 3,112 Murphy, Ralph C., Panikau Station, Gis- 16,450 15,000 borne Nelson, Mrs. W. B. (c/o Robert Cresswell), 6,761 7,317 (private bag), Parikanapa, Gisborne Neshausen, M. O., Pa Kirikiri, Manutuke .. 12 15 Newman, L., Te Matai, Waimata Valley .. 1,730 1,810 Newman, Mrs. Phoebe, Kaiteratahi .. 1,780 1,588 Newman, S., Waimata (private bag), Gis- 3,850 Nil borne Nickerson, J., Waerenga-a-hika .. .. 100 70 Nicol, A. J., 58 Stout Street, Gisborne .. 659 658 Noble-Campbell Bros., Whakatu, Tiniroto .. — 154 Nolan, James W., Otipi, Gisborne .. 473 417 Norgrove, H., Kaiti .. .. .. 40 Nil O'Connell, C. W., Ngatapa .. ., 827 588

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Cook County—continued. Ogden, G. A., Manutuke .. .. 253 194 O'Grady, J., Upper Stout Street, Gisborne — 30 Orr, James, Mangakiore (private bag), Te 2,893 2,573 Karaha Osmond, G. F., Kapurango, Te Arai Valley, 1,528 1,441 Waingake Osmond, J., Waingake .. .. .. 400 500 Paku te Ua (Hemi te Ua, Trustee), Te Reinga 202 Nil Parker Bros., Waingake .. .. 14,348 13,408 Parker, Mrs. M. T., Waikanae, Makaraka .. 565 350 Peel, T. E.. Box 69, Patutahi .. .. 70 Nil Perry, A. L., Ledmhor (private bag), Gis- 1,107 1,067 borne Picken, William, Alford, Patutahi .. 684 489 Pilmer, W. C., Papatu, Makaraka .. 780 740 Pilmer, W. C., Patutahi, Makaraka .. 550 280 Pilmer, W. C., Puninga, Makaraka .. 1,100 280 Pilmer, W. 0., Tutuko, Makaraka .. — 278 Preston, Tom, Manutuke .. .. 423 382 Proprietors of Pakarae 1a and adjoining 3,290 3,339 blocks (c/o R. P. Milner), Whangara Pyke, Mrs. J., Manutuke .. .. 4,040 4,419 Read, Frederick, Makauri .. .. 300 224 Read, J. R., Te Whare Hini, Manutuke .. 650 630 Reynolds, G. M., Marshland, Ormond .. 2,600 1 2,329 Rice, R. D., Waerenga-o-kuri .. .. 800 920 Richardson, P., Highfield, Tiniroto .. 4,680 4,750 Richmond, Oliffe, Makauri .. .. 1,711 979 Robeke, C., Manutuke .. .. .. 85 36 Robertson, W., Hangaroa Settlement (pri- 1,324 1,543 vate bag), Gisborne Robson, William, Marunui, Ormond .. ; 1,680 1,475 Rogers, J. J., Makauri .. .. .. 2,110 1,900 Rogers, Mrs. Fanny E., Waimata, Waiohika 991 1,114 Ruku Hinaki and Ngarue Hinaki, Wha- 2,435 2,632 ngara Russell, James (Estate of), The Willows, 305 275 Matawhero Russell, James (Estate of), Wilbraham, Mata- 804 653 whero Russell, O., Butcher, Te Hapara .. 300 40 Ryan, J. I., Patutahi .. .. .. — 330 Ryan, P. J., Patutahi .. .. .. I 200 Nil Savage, V. T. C. (private bag), Gisborne .. — 3,764 Scott, R. R. J., The Trig., Whataupoko S.D. i 560 640 (Telegraph Department, Gisborne) Scragg, Charles, Patutahi .. .. 41 Nil Seymour and Graham, Waimiro, Waimata 3,439 3,169 Valley Seymour, C. H. (Estate of), Whangara, East 9,844 9,740 Coast Seymour, Walter, Pakarae, Gisborne .. 3,285 3,770 Shanks, F. A., Waingake .. .. 3,721 3,485 Shanks, H. R., Mangapouri, Waingake .. 2,300 2,218 Shanks, W. W., Manutuke .. .. 675 620 Shanks, W. W., Manutuke .. .. 1,951 2,084 Sherratt, R., Mangatoetoe, Ngatapa .. 5,515 5,234 Sherratt, Richard, The Farm, Gisborne .. 1,130 1,380 Sherratt, W. G., Ohui Station, Gisborne .. 2,591 2,900 Sherratt, W. G., Whangara, M 2, Gisborne 3,741 3,804 Sherwood, G. T., Te Arai, Manutuke .. 202 147 Simeon, Mrs. E. F., Long Wood, Manu- 466 412 tuke Sinton, Robert, Tiniroto .. .. 684 705 Sisterson and McRae, Reay Station, Manu- 8,000 8,161 tuke Sisterson, W., Matawhero .. .. 260 300 Smellie, T., Butcher, Gisborne .. .. 7 29 Smith, A. T., Patutahi .. .. .. 1,530 1,145 Smith, G. V., Waitaria, Gisborne .. 1,198 1,275 Smith, Henry G., Fair view, Makauri .. 2,900 3,100 Smith, W. O. H., Mangamoteo, Hangaroa.. 3,186 Nil Smith, W. W., Waingake .. .. 3,044 3,155 Spence Bros.. Mangaroa and Ruakaka (pri- — 5,700 vate bag), Wairoa, Hawke's Bay Spence, J. L. (private bag), Wairoa .. — 2,060 Stafford, F. H. M., Te Korau, Pehiri .. 3,327 2,332 Stafford, Francis, Te Aroha, Stout Street, 4,437 4,880 Gisborne Steed, H. J., Mangapapa .. .. 70 20 Steele, A. C. (private bag), Gisborne .. 3,636 3,496 Stevens, E. A., 380 Ormond Road, Gisborne 717 712 St. Leger and Sons (c/o H. St. Leger), (private — 8,774 bag), Gisborne St. Leger, Hugh (private bag), Gisborne .. 8,228 Nil

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GISBORNE SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

5—H. 238.

No. of Sheep on April 30, | April 30, 1925. 1926. Cook County—continued. Stuart, F., Repongaere Settlement, Patu- — 35 tahi Swarbrick, 0., " Te Piki " (private bag), Gis- ], 277 1,145 borne Symes, H. W. (c/o Native Lands Depart- 430 Nil ment), Gisborne Taylor, J., Ruahinetu, Manutuke .. — 651 Teitjen, F. C. H., Bushmere, Makauri .. 820 810 The East Coast Commissioner, Kopua, 4,378 4,513 Gisborne The East Coast Commissioner, Pakowhai, 691 57 Gisborne The East Coast Commissioner, " Patemaru," 3,140 3,544 Maraetaha, Sections 3 and 6, Gisborne Thomas, Mrs. E. M., Carnagh Station, Gis- 3,781 4,180 borne Todd, A. A., Ratahi, Waimata Valley .. 2,390 2,110 Tombleson, C. E., Ahititi, Waimata Valley 3,070 3,065 Tombleson, John (private bag), Otonga, Gis- 6,500 6,100 borne Tombleson, P. D., Kaingawahia, Waimata 2,640 2,550 Valley Toole, J. A., The Willows, Matawhero .. 194 102 Torrie, James, Section No. 10, Puninga, 1,436 Nil Waerenga-a-hika Torrie, James, Tawhero Farm (e/o West 164 52 Bros.), (private bag), Gisborne Torrie, J. and W. R., Puninga, Section 10 1,580 2,726 (c/o West Bros, (private bag), Gisborne Trafford, M. Thomas, Greenhead (private 2,000 2,130 bag), Gisborne Trafford, William J., Mangapapa .. 200 31 Trafford, William J., Ngai Timita (private 2,340 2,012 bag), Gisborne Tredray and Menzies, Glencoe Settlement, 104 83 Patutahi Tullock, Lawrence, Manutuke .. .. 1,053 1,002 Turnbull, W., The Terrace, Ngatapa .. 1,504 1,067 Turner, John, Makauri .. .. .. 170 115 Twistleton, Mrs. E. M., Haharoa, Waimata 1,523 1,515 Valley Utting, T., Waimata Valley, Tolaga Bay .. 4,600 5,170 Veitch, W. T., Powha (private bag), Gis- 2,600 2,500 borne Von Pein, J. B. (private bag), Gisborne .. 2,912 2,715 Waddell, A. T., Repongaere, Patutahi .. 98 50 Wall, H. H., 52 Stout Street, Manutuke .. 7,834 7,158 Wallis, Arthur H., Pakarae, Gisborne .. 804 695 Wallis, E. W. M., Puketurumiro (private 5,100 4,075 bag), Gisborne Warner, R. H. IX, Wairakau, Ngatapa .. 1,587 1,498 Watson, A. R., Linburn, Gisborne .. 4,190 4,390 Waugh, W. U., Manutuke .. .. 519 508 Weir, II., Mangapapa . . . . .. 30 6 Wells, C. H., Box 153, Gisborne .. .. 654 818 West, Mrs. F. and F. E., Puninga Station, 4,589 3,535 Wharerata Whangara Block 1 and Block 2is (Proprietors — 6,880 of), (c/o W. G. Sherratt), Gisborne White, George, Patutahi .. .. 814 940 White, Henry (Estate of), Te Puru, Waingake 9,515 9,014 Whiting, A., Manutuke .. .. — 48 Whyte, W., Cairnmore, Tiniroto .. .. 3,170 3,000 Williams Bros., "Sherwood," Maraetaha 7,994 7,960 (private bag), Gisborne Williams, D. S., Glenburn (private bag), 1,170 1,600 Gisborne Williams, H. B., Turihaua, Gisborne .. 5,355 5,437 Williams, Henry, Waimoko, Box 266, Gis- 8,500 6,378 borne Williams, Thomas (c/o J. B. von Pein), 1,175 1,176 (private bag), Gisborne Wilson, G., Repongaere, Patutahi .. 648 570 Witters, George, Woodlands, Gisborne .. 725 1,835 Witters, Robert J., Makauri .. .. 689 700 Woodward, L. G., Morowai, Morere .. 1,257 1,1.67 Young, E. J., Patutahi .. .. 243 210 715,685 691,082 WAIKOHU COUNTY. Adams, R. S., Waingake .. .. 153 125 Allen, L. C. (Estate of), Te Karaka .. 6 Nil Anderson, Arthur, Hillcote, Te Karaka .. 2,085 1,584 Anderson, J., Wharekopae .. .. — 25 Arthur, L. C., Birch Hill, Motu .. .. 2,540 2,795

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, ( 1925. 192(5. Waikohtj County—continued. Ashdown, A. E., Matawai .. .. 24 30 Baird, William, and Son, Rakau, Waerenga- 1,677 1,762 a-hika Barclay, R. M., Te Karaka .. .. 352 306 Barker, Mrs. C. M. and E. M., Kiriroa, Mata- 2,17!) 2,230 wai Barker, V. and H. W., Poututu Station 9,210 8,480 (private bag), Gisborne Barron, George (Estate of), Mangatawa 7,300 7,110 (private bag), Gisborne Barron, William, Mangahaumia, Waihika 6,600 6,427 (private bag), Gisborne Bartlett, W., Whatatutu .. .. 4 Nil Bayley, G. L., Puha .. .. .. 10 57 Beaufoy, Mrs. E., Rakauroa .. .. — 1,450 Beaufoy, R. C., Rakauroa .. .. 1,000 743 Beere, D. F. (private bag), Gisborne .. I 1,951 1,932 Bellerby, B., Puha .. .. .. — 178 Bilham, R. E., Otoko .. .. .. 870 840 Blair, Arthur, Kaiwaka, Matawai .. 1,041 1,000 Bloomfield Bros., The Terrace, Whakatutu 5,372 5,200 Bloomfield, E. R., Toromiro, Whatatutu .. 5,537 5,500 Bloomfield, G. P. R., Waitangi, Whatatutu 5,740 5,300 Bloomfield, H. R., Te Hauo te Ahia, Whata- 5,295 4,900 tutu Bloomfield, J. L. R., Parehaka, Whatatutu.. 6,320 6,500 Boyd, R., Otoko .. .. .. 915 1,138 Briant, P. C., Wharekaka, Matawai .. — 1,054 Briant, H. S., Mahunga, Matawai .. 1,900 Nil Briant, J. K., Mahunga, Matawai .. — 952 Bridge, C. H., Oakleigh, Puha .. .. 163 32 Bridge, Charles H., Hinemoa, Puha .. , 1,667 1,719 Bridge, W. W., Raikakiteroa, Te Karaka .. 615 530 Bridge, William W., Te Karaka .. .. 435 327 Brown, C. V., Motu .. .. .. 264 216 Brown, G. H., Easingwold, Puha .. 86 85 Bruce, William, and Son, Kanakanaia, 6,306 6,304 Te Karaka Bruce, William 1)., Pipiranga, Otoko .. 1,212 1,033 Bullock - Webster, R., Hihiroa Station 1,075 787 (private bag), Gisborne Bulst, A. J., Matawai .. .. .. 900 972 Bulst, Herman, Rawitsch, Matawai .. 994 1,055 Burgess, H. E., Matawai .. .. 554 309 Cameron, G. A., Section 2, Block 3, Otoko 709 700 Cameron, R. C., Otoko .. .. .. 709 700 Campbell Bros., Waikohu .. .. 1,657 1,781 Campbell, D. M. and M. J. S., Mangamaia, — 4,305 Whatatutu Campbell, I). M. and M. J. S., Okaihau, — 2,130 Whatatutu Campbell, D. M., Okaihu, Whatatutu .. 2,060 Nil Campbell, M. H., Mangamaia, Whatatutu.. 4,545 Nil Carron, Frederick, Kowhairoa, Otoko .. 1,350 1,324 Carron, Louis and William, Riversdale, Motu 817 861 Castles, J. V., Te Karaka .. .. 372 257 Cate, W. P., Willowdale, Puha .. .. — 110 Charteris, F., Te Karaka .. .. 738 760 Clark, J. B., Matawai .. .. .. 1,147 1,250 Clark, John, Waipaoa, Box 139, Gisborne.. 40,459 37,198 Clarke, W. Rowe, Wairata, Matawai .. 1,512 1,160 Cooper and Taylor, Puha .. .. 3,533 3,077 Cooper, W. (Estate of), (c/o A. Graham, 13,388 12,670 Manager), Te Hau Station, Whatatutu Cooper, William (Estate of), Taheke Station, 7,025 7,329 Rere Corlett, C. S., Te Karaka .. .. 1,700 1,587 Craill, D., Haurata, Otoko .. .. 2,441 2,285 Craw, Chester, Otoko .. .. .. 860 873 Davenport, Hugh, Matawai .. .. — 520 Davenport, J., Box 8, Matawai .. .. 400 270 Davis, L. M., Pukekiwi (private bag), Gis- 1,660 1,760 borne Davis, L. M., Tawa Station (private bag), 1,860 1,607 Gisborne De Bruno-Austin, J. and F., Glen, Otoko.. 565 500 Doyle, Myles, Homebrook, Te Karaka .. 110 610 Duncan, W. G., Puha .. .. .. — 250 Dymock, R. D., Hautapu Station, Puha .. 2,360 2,311 East Coast Commissioner, Mangatahu, Gis- 8,004 7,025 borne Fast Coast Commissioner, Mangatu No. 1, 5,019 6,527 Waitangirua, Gisborne East Coast Commissioner, Pukutarawa, Gis- 3,630 3,102 borne

H. —238

GISBORNE SHEEP DISTRICT —continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Waikohu County—continued. East Coast Commissioner, Te Huia, Gis- 2,066 2,004 borne East Coast Commissioner, Waimaha, Gis- 4,032 3,691 borne East Coast Commissioner, Wairere, Gisborne 14,852 14,377 Ellmers, W. L., Matawai .. .. 1,258 1,268 Evans, C. A., Otoko .. .. .. 84 34 Evans, W. G., Moanui, Matawai .. 1,120 900 Falkner, George C., Pukeroa (private bag), 1,906 1,750 Gisborne Faulkner, C. M. and Scott, K., Wharokopae 1,005 1,029 Field and Chappie (e/o L. Field, Te Wera), 6,600 8,500 Matawai Field, Mrs. S. I., Matawai .. .. 26 33 Fisher, E. P., Woodlands, Motu .. .. 457 458 Fitzgerald, A. F., Wairangi Station, Whata- 982 1,679 tutu Fitzgerald Bros., Tawhiti, Tolaga Bay .. 12,581 12,500 Fleming, R., Matawai .. .. .. 515 663 Foster, T. J., Morunga, Rakauroa .. 2,350 2,200 Fraser, A. A., Marua, Te Karaka .. 2,195 1,750 Gardiner, James, Hihiroa Station (private 2,670 2,660 bag), Gisborne Gardner, J. H. and H. B., Drax Run 47, 1,711 1,601 Otoko Gardner, Mrs. Agnes M. (e/o L. H. McLean), 2,220 2,464 Puha Glennie, S. G., Rere .. .. .. 81 12 Gordon, G . I). T., Matawai .. .. 210 180 Grace, Richard, Clonmore, Rakauroa .. 443 496 Graham, Mrs. Mary, Puha .. .. 66 30 Graham, M. M., Matawai .. .. — 23 Gray Bros, and Gordon, Burnbrae (c/o D. C. 1,859 1,778 Gray), (private bag), Gisborne Gray, Mrs. Charles, Waihora, Waiohika, Gis- 4,654 4,430 borne Gray, Mrs. J., Romia, Te Karaka .. 821 921 Green, N., Otoko .. .. .. 825 760 Guthrie-Smith Bros., Mangatu, Whatatutu 5,750 5,568 Hall, Frederick, Hokoroa (c/o Manager), Te 7,505 7,200 Karaka Hanbury and Nowell, Waikohu .. .. — ], 193 Harding, A. H. (Estate of) Kahuroa (private 3,301 3,048 bag), (c/o Common Shelton), Te Karaka Harding, William B., Te Rawhiti, Matawai 1,962 1,813 Harris, A. H., Rakauroa .. .. 1,100 1,310 Harris, A. J., Rere .. .. .. 4,673 4,228 Hay, A. T., Kaiteratahi .. .. 286 Nil Hay, T., Waipaoa .. .. .. — 396 Hegarty, A., Dome, Whatatutu .. .. 8,004 7,200 Henderson, R. R., Doonhill (private bag), 1,780 1,830 Gisborne Henson and Green, Rahui, Matawai .. 2,501 2,631 Hine, R. G., Tawai, Matawai .. .. 1,330 1,840 Hobbs, F., Te Karaka .. .. . . 303 376 Holdsworth, B. J., Waikohu Station, Waikohu 5,330 5,266 Holdsworth, C. G., Paringahau, Puha .. 5.602 5,133 Holdsworth, C. G., Rangiriri, Puha . . 508 574 Hood, Mrs. Mary (private bag), Te Karaka 1,882 1,469 Hope, John, Te Koranga Station, Matawai 2,695 3,280 Howard, Mrs. A. S., Bromley, Puha .. 25 Nil Humphreys,. F. E. and L. M., Wilencote, — 3,335 Ngatapa Humphreys, F. E., Wilencote, Ngatapa, Gis- 3,581 Nil borne Humphreys, G. W., Strathallen (private bag), 3,506 3,416 Gisborne Hutchinson Bros., Waihuka, Waikohu .. 14,500 13,360 Hutchinson, E. M., and Co., Tahora, Whare- 13,330 12,298 kopae Hutchinson, F., Te Tawa, Matawai .. 1,634 1,724 Hutchinson, J., Parihohonu, Otoko .. 6,260 5,100 Innes, Henry E., Otoko.. .. .. 1,036 910 Iveson, E. F. and A., Hedon, Wharekopae 1,665 1,521 Jackson, T. H., Mangatarehu, Puha .. 1,567 1,169 Johnstone, J. G., and Co., Pinkney, Box 283, 1,602 1,700 Gisborne Jones, W. M., Matawai .. .. 53 Nil Judd Bros., Matawai, Matawhero .. 1,726 1,966 Kain, John (private bag), Gisborne .. 2,700 2,620 Kells, J. B., and William Turnbull, Aotearoa, 5,668 5,168 Whatatutu King, J., Whatututu .. .. .. 30 10 Korte, C. and Frederick, Ruanui, Matawai 1,340 1,215 Langer, J. J., Mangarere, Rakauroa .. 1,012 910

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Waikohu County—continued. Lawrie, A. F., Kokomoko, Whakatutu .. 2,648 2,356 Leggett, F. C. A., Box 14, Puha, Gisborne 1,864 1,690 Lougher, H. E. and D. T., Te Karaka .. 300 474 Lysnar, W. D., Arawhana, Whatatutu .. 24,838 24,165 Macallan, Alexander, Strathallen, Rakauroa 3,772 3,588 Mackay, Hugh, Holly lee, Kaiteratahi .. 393 360 Mander and Dods, Tahunaroa, Whatatutu 10,009 9,900 Manuel, Moses David, Whaitiri No. 2, Te 1,640 1,840 Karaka Marshall, J. J. H., Hillside, Matawai .. 51 Nil | Marshall, J. J. H., Puha .. .. 558 38 Matthews, C., Te Kopae Station, Mangapapa 4,601 4,360 Matthews, E. (c/o Mr. C. Matthews), Mana- — 447 papa Mayston, C. S., Mokonui (private bag), Gis- 3,142 Nil borne McDonald, Murdo, Huon, Te Karaka .. 1,400 1,250 McGregor, J. Hay, Lome, Puha .. .. 395 128 Mcllldowie, James M. (Estate of), Totangi 6,200 7,212 (private bag), Gisborne Mclntyre, A. T., Whatatutu .. .. 2,545 2,445 McKay, F., Puha .. . . .. 32 70 McKenzie, J. (Estate of), (c/o Syd. Newman), 1,641 1,703 (private bag), Gisborne McKenzie, R. D. (c/o A. Ashdown), Matawai 1,329 851 McLean, A. F. (Estate of), Glenroa (c/o W. — 3,210 McLean), Otoko McLean, John, Rakauroa .. .. —r 1,277 McLean, Mrs. M. E., Puhatikotiko, Puha .. 3,329 3,696 McLean, W., Glenroa, Otoko .. .. 3,250 Nil McLoughlin, P., Rakauroa .. .. 2,717 2,891 McLoughlin, W. S., Pukehau, Rakauroa .. 1,717 Nil McNeil, J., Whatatutu .. .. .. 2,135 1,928 McPhail, A. G., Westmere, Kaiteratahi .. 1,278 1,370 McPhee, James, Rakauroa .. . . 1,150 965 Miller Bros, (c/o R. C. Miller), Papakorokoro, 5,201 4,686 Waerenga-a-hika Mitford, V. C. R., Waimaha, 19 Russell 7,530 8,250 Street, Gisborne Mona Hemi and Kirikiri Hemi, Pukeopu, 203 Nil Rere Morice, G. H. (private bag), Gisborne .. 3,945 2,830 Morris, L., Box 8, Te Karaka .. .. 486 300 Morris, William, Mangaoae, Te Karaka .. 1,930 1,551 Mortleman, A., Paretai, Makauri.. . . 790 831 Newman, G. M., Mangatu, Whatatutu .. 1,635 1,330 Nowell, George E., Te Koawa, Waikohu .. 2,169 2,143 Olsen, E. J., Te Karaka .. . . 6 Nil Orr, James, Paraeroa, Te Karaka . . 2,465 2,118 Palmer, E. V. (Estate of), (c/o Manager), 5,181 4,969 Waitohata, Whatatutu Park, M. N., Te Mahoe, Whatatutu .. 2,045 2,194 | Pattullo, F. (Estate of), Rangatira Station, 4,110 4,075 Te Karaka Pattullo, Frank (Estate of), Tarndale 2,570 2,450 Station, Te Karaka Peach, J. L., Balfour, Wheturau .. 1,054 1,101 Pendreigh, G. A., Tahunga .. .. 1,040 Nil Pendreigh, Mrs. M., Parahina, Gisborne .. — 950 Picken, Andrew, Rakauroa .. .. 1,280 1,166 Price, G. P., Otoko .. .. .. — 833 Price, John William, Otoko .. .. 840 Nil Redpath, Mrs. Charlotte, Waimaro, Rakauroa 1,100 715 Reed, E. J., Motu . . .. .. 955 575 Renner, E. R., Ardleigh, Wharekopae .. 1,940 1,700 Ribbon, E., Te Karaka .. .. 200 260 Richardson, Charles, Glenburn, Motu . . 2,265 Nil Richardson, E., Ruangarehu B 7k, Motu .. 150 67 Richardson, Edward, Waiwhero Station, 2,150 2,177 Motu Richardson, E. U., Wharekopae .. .. 911 888 Rickard and Pevereal, Puha .. .. — 80 Riddick, H., Matawai .. .. .. 1,681 1,829 Roberts, A. W., Bonythorn Farm, Matawai 362 490 Roberts, P. J. R. (private bag), Waioma, 5,095 5,023 Gisborne Ruangarehu Limited, Mangataikapua (c/o 1,574 1,440 D. Williams), Whatatutu Russell, O. V., Waimanga, Matawai .. 993 Nil Russell, P. I)., The Glen (private bag), 3,512 3,072 Gisborne Rutledge, Mrs. C. M., Moanui, Matawai .. 210 515 Rutledge, W. L., Matawai .. .. 3,580 3,590 Scott and Telford, Te Rimu, Te Karaka .. 9,197 8,502 Scott, C. R, W., Lome, Puha .. .. 1,078 492

H. —23b.

GISBORNE SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

J No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Waikohu County—continued. Shanks, R. H., Fairfield, Kaiteratahi .. 1,804 1,580 Shaw and Co., Torohiwi, Rakauroa .. 2,840 Nil Shaw, F. L., Otoko .. .. .. 836 359 Shaw, William E., Hikutai, Rakauroa .. 1,563 1,544 Shaw, C. J. (Estate of), Torokiwi, Rakau- — 2,779 roa Sherratt, Mrs. R., Te Waka and Tuarowa 3,246 3,120 (c/o R. Sherratt), Ngatapa Sherratt, P. H., Horoeka (private bag), Gis- 1,700 1,600 borne Sherratt, P. H., Wharekopae .. .. 1,800 1,760 Sherriff, A. D., Te Kohunga, Waikohu .. 1,530 1,425 Sherriff, F. L. O., Piritahi, Waikohu .. 1,895 1,848 Smart, G., Te Karaka .. .. .. 12 11 Smart, G. R. and G. S. Grant, Rakauroa .. 650 650 Smith, Abbotsford, Aratapu, Ormond .. 400 487 Smith, G. A., Rangariri, Whakarau, Wai- 1,940 1,780 kohu Smith, George, P.O. Box 181, Gisborne .. 1,227 1,670 Smith, J. A. M., Rakauroa .. .. 356 Nil Smith, J. C., Painui, Rakauroa .. .. 1,101 1,590 Spence, J. L., Tiniroto .. .. .. 12,700 Nil Steggall and Robinson, Riverside, Whare- 3,275 2,750 kopae Stocker, V. (private bag), Gisborne .. 325 Nil Storey, H. F., Te Karaka .. .. — 555 Swainson, Mrs. E., Te Karaka .. . . 120 Nil Swarbrick, John G., Otoko .. .. 1,002 872 Swarbriek, W. S., Tokonui, Otoko .. 850 1,000 Tait, W. A., Te Karaka .. .. — 46 Tait, Edward, Whatatutu .. .. 100 140 Te Rata Kewa, Pakohai, Whatatutu .. — 15 Thomas, W., Matawai .. .. .. 11 7 Thompson, John, Matawai .. .. 1,776 1,836 Tombleson, Henry J. Francis, Otoko .. 4,321 4,249 Torrie, W. R. (c/o G. R. Smart), Rakau- 800 800 roa Trafford, W. J., Waihuka, Mangapapa .. 166 23 Trotter, R., Te Karaka .. .. — 115

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1928. Waikohtj County—continued. Tucker, Miss E. M. and L., Marauri (private 3,900 3,135 bag), Gisborne Tullock, L. B. and Mrs. I. M., Whatatutu.. 1,025 1,027 Tyerman, Thomas R., Motu .. .. 1,129 1,080 Wade Bros., Atea Station (private bag), Gis- 4,975 4,565 borne Whakahora Ratapu, Mrs. (c/o Mr. G. Atkin), — 132 Tahunga, Gisborne White, Mrs. K., Ngatapa .. .. 702 934 Willan, Greenwood, Ardhu, Mary Street, 1,468 1,226 Mangapapa, Gisborne Williams, E. E., Moanui, Matawai .. 3,323 3,102 Williams, E. J., Tangiwai (private bag), Gis- 2,038 2,065 borne Williams, F. W., Te Rata, Whatatutu .. 13,047 12,785 Williams, J. B., Mokonui (private bag), Gis- — 2,840 borne Williams, MissE. M.(c/oL. H.Maclean),Puha 2,166 1,234 Williams, Mrs. S. A., Rakauroa .. .. 2,367 2,186 Williams and Gaukrodger, Manugaparae .. — 462 Williamson, J. D., Taumata Station, Gis- 10,700 10,763 borne Williamson, T. C. (private bag), Hihirora 9,255 7,650 Station, Gisborne Wills, F., Whatatutu .. .. .. 125 100 Wilson, John C., Kanakanaia, Te Karaka 2,344 2,268 Wi Pere Trust Estate (Otara), (c/o McCullagh, 4,841 4,031 Butler, and Spence), Stout Street, Gisborne Wi Pere Trust Estate (Tangihanga), 7,673 7,748 (e/o McCullagh, Butler, and Spence), Stout Street, Gisborne Wi Ratapu, Tahunga, Rere .. .. 126 Nil Witters, William, Kaitangata, Te Karaka 6,685 5,697 Wright, George H., Belmont (private bag), 630 650 Gisborne Wright, W. A., Kaipoua, Motu .. .. 854 893 666,404 627,384

H.—238.

HAWKE'S BAY SHEEP DISTRICT. Return showing the Sheepowners and the Number of Sheep and Lambs in each County on the 30th April, 1925, and the 30th April, 1926.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. WAIROA COUNTY (In Napier Subdivision). Anderson and Baird, Ruakituri .. .. 1,670 1,963 Andrews, M., Frasertown .. .. 743 712 Andrews, Roy M., " Te Hoe," Te Pohue .. 1,450 Nil Austin, James, Basin Farm, Morere .. 3,360 1,420 Bainbridge, W., Tawhera, Wairoa .. — 115 Barker Bros., Ruakituri Station, Wairoa .. 7,810 8,520 Bartlet, W. T., Opoutama .. .. 700 480 Bayley, H. M., Cricklewood, W»iroa .. 9,432 9,346 Bayley, Mrs. M. J. (c/o Cricklewood), Wairoa 2,500 2,760 Bayley, H. M., Opouiti .. .. .. 11,650 12,521 Beckett, A. E., Frasertown .. .. -— 241 Bee and Bee, Kakariki Station (private bag), 12,146 10,369 Napier Birrell, O. G., Ardkeen, Frasertown .. 1,237 1,056 Black, Albert S., Clydebank, Frasertown .. 744 678 Black, J. S., Orere, Wairoa .. .. 211 250 Black, S. and J. A., Waitaniwha, Nuhaka .. 4,645 4,595 Bowen, Frederick Small (private bag), 4,740 5,247 Gisborne Bowen, Frederick Small, Waitirihia (private 1,340 1,120 bag), Gisborne Bowman, J. (c/o B. C. Jeffreys), Raukituri 1,144 1,114 Boyd, Gordon, Accommodation House, 20 2 Nuhaka Boyd, J., Frasertown .. .. .. 1,248 1,579 Boyle,-J., Omahanui .. .. 1,035 1,266 Brandon, C. C. P., Clyde Road, Wairoa .. 1,736 982 Brandon, C. C. P., Clyde Road, Wairoa .. 254 1,240 Brown, Hunter (Estate trustees), Frasertown 2,259 2,208 Brown, W. R. (private bag), Wairoa .. 916 1,462 Brownlee, James. Avalon, Frasertown .. 1,680 2,520 Bruce, W. T., Koherepo, Ruaketuri .. — 442 Burt, J. A., Putere Block 1b 2a (private bag), 511 622 Wairoa Buttrick, F. R., Ohuka, Omahanui .. 550 732 Byrne, T., Opouiti .. .. .. 1,779 2,437 Byrne, Thomas, Avoca, Opouiti .. 3,763 2,997 Cameron, A. J., Wai Station, Nuhaka .. 3,923 3,618 Carroll and Co. (J. Moloney, Manager), 2,184 Nil Box 94, Wairoa Carrol, A. T., Huramua, Wairoa .. 3,400 3,470 Carrol, J. J., Ruataniwha Road, Wairoa .. 175 153 Carson, W., Ardkeen, Frasertown .. 1,110 981 Chapman, M. P., Waimatai, Frasertown .. 1,825 1,958 Clifton, E. C., Arkdeen, Frasertown .. 664 742 Cooksley, YV. R., Alton Vale, Turiroa .. 569 569 Coop Bros., Tawapata, Opoutama . .. 9,414 4,055 Cooper, A. K., Te Reinga . . .. 549 617 Corkill, J., Wairoa .. .. .. 2,648 2,436 Cornfoot, George, Springhill Station, Mohaka 5,135 2,761 Couper and Smith, Lochness, Frasertown .. 935 803 Crarer Bros., P.O. Box 128, Wairoa, Hawke's 1,070 1,174 Bay Crarer, S., Wairoa .. .. .. 1,021 2,050 Crispin, C. W., Clydebank, Wairoa .. 430 350 Crispin, F. J., Clydebank, Wairoa .. 749 680 Dahm, E. M., Omahanui .. .. 900 700 Dahm, J. T., Ruakituri.. .. .. 2,358 2,389 Davey, Tom (private bag), Wairoa .. 5,233 4,935 Dawson Bros., Frasertown .. .. 1,050 960 Denton, F. A., River Rock, Tarewa .. 2,152 2,192 Dickin, John, Ruataniwha, Wairoa .. 300 309 Dods, E., " Te Waikopiro," Wairoa .. 1,364 1,422 Drysdale, W., Marumaru . . .. 8 12 East Coast Commissioner, Papuni, Gisborne 4,415 3,887 Ebbett, L. H., Omahanui . . . . 1,017 . 1,072 Elliott, Walter (Ohurakura Property), Napier 297 351 Eremana Hirini (Estate of), Mohaka .. — 232 Ericksen, E., Frasertown .. .. — 1,736 Fernie and Richmond (c/o Tukemokihi 18,342 13,913 Company), Frasertown Fleming, D. J., Ponui, Napier .. .. 2,130 Nil Gavin, M., Ruakituri, Wairoa .. .. —■ 1,348

No. of Sheep on April 30,| April 30, 1925. 1026. Waieoa County—continued. Geange, T. (c/o W. Brown), (private bag), 1,250 1,400 Putere Gemmel, H., Frasertown .. .. 1,489 1,604 Gibson, Henry George, Waioma, Wairoa .. 3,834 3,708 GiJlanders, D., Mangapahi Post-office, 2,447 2,475 Tangitere Glass, Jerry, Waimuku, Wairoa .. .. 153 172 Glendining, E. H., Waihua, Wairoa .. 4,904 4,862 Glynan, M., Marumaru . . . . .. 316 551 Goldstone, C., Frasertown .. .. 2,189 Nil Goldstone, R. J., Pakowhai, Frasertown .. 55 150 Goldstone, W., Pakowhai, Frasertown .. 2,673 2,470 Goodall, Dorothy, Frasertown .. .. 55 51 Gower, R. L., and J. R., Opoutama .. 1,372 1,128 Graham, A. D., Clydebank, Wairoa .. 97 95 Graham and Gordon, Ruakituri .. .. 1,975 2,330 Greening, William H., Opoutama .. 100 100 Hackling, H. R., Sea View Farm, Nuhaka — 432 Hague, Arthur W., Clydebank, Wairoa .. 26 96 Haliburton, Mrs. Marion Jane, Glenfarg, 1,705 2,120 Napier Hall, T. H., Matai, Wairoa .. .. 475 497 Hallwright and Scott, Travancon, Tangitere 1,527 1,331 Harker, Mrs. E., Clydebank, Wairoa .. 35 519 Harrison and Harvey, Kia Ora Station, Oma- 5,768 6,910 hanui Hemming, R. P., Frasertown (private bag), 500 528 Wairoa Henson, J. G., Omahanui .. .. 442 568 Hini Toheriri, Opoutama .. .. 408 404 Hodges, Henare, Pukatua, Mohaka .. 1,223 1,100 Hodgson, F. J., Kiwi, Wairoa .. .. — 1,246 Home and Brewer (private bag), Wairoa .. 2,200 Nil Howell, A. L., Omahanui .. .. 4,250 3,640 Hunt, Robert, Taramarama, Omahanui .. 616 1,112 Hutchinson, E. M. and F. (private bag), 12,479 12,399 Wairoa Hutchinson, E. M. (c/o D. Evans), (private 1,236 1,299 bag), Wairoa Hutchinson, H. S., Waikokopu .. .. 1,212 934 Ihaka Whanga, Nuhaka .. .. 1,739 1,313 Jackson, C. F., Ardkeen, Frasertown .. 820 821 Jackson, Peter, Omahanui .. .. — 668 Jefferson, E., Kairanga, Wairoa .. .. — 1,237 Jefferson, Ewen (Alton and Whakamahia 1,029 451 Properties), Whakamahia, Wairoa Jeffery, H. D. (private bag), Wairoa .. — 2,853 Jessop, J. S., Waihi Station, Wairoa .. 20,050 19,160 Jessop, Mrs. J. S., Awamate, Wairoa .. 1,979 1,422 Joblin, Frederick L., Morere .. .. 4,260 4,465 Joblin, Mrs. A. (private bag), Gisborne .. 1,406 1,271 Joblin, R. J., Waiatai Valley, Wairoa .. — 752 Jobson, G., Clydebank, Wairoa .. .. 1,200 1,020 Jobson, W., Opoutama .. .. 1,816 1,420 Kaipuke, Wi, Nuhaka . . .. .. — 15 Karauria Eriha and Erekana Eriha, Mo- 202 220 haka Karena Rawhi (Estate of), Taherewaiwai, 407 240 Whakaki • Karepo, Joe, Nuhaka ..' .. .. 1,975 Nil Kati Tiarere, Whakaki .. .. .. 102 204 Kawana Kereru, Kawaitau, Opoutama .. 69 140 Keefe and Pearse, Frasertown .. .. 1,884 2,239 Kelliher, J., i'apuni, Ruakituri .. .. 1,592 1,962 Kennedy, B., Kaituna (private bag), Napier 801" 872 Kent, H. J., Kairanga, Ruakituri .. 1,322 1,398 Kent, I. H., Wairoa . . .. .. 782 780 Kingi Winiata, Kaiwaka Farm, Wairoa .. 300 80 Knocks, J. W., Omahanui .. .. 551 1,013 Knowles, T., Omahanui . . .. 607 808 Lane, Eustace, Kiwi, Wairoa .. .. 3,680 2,983 Lane, Mrs. A. R., Sunnyface, Farm Kiwi .. 1,151 680 Little, G., Omahanui .. .. .. 562 i 384 Lylian, H. I)., Ohuka, Omahanui .. 1,020 | 1,415

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HAWKE'S BAY SHEEP DISTRICT —continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30,1 April SO, 1925. 1926. Wairoa County—continued. Maata Kirikiri, Tauapata, Opoutama .. 200 202 Mackay Bros., Te Kara, Putorino .. 1,813 1,289 MacKay, Mrs. Mary, Turiroa, Wairoa .. 1,700 ],700 MacKay, Murdoch, Turiroa, Wairoa .. 5,700 5,500 Mackay, W. J., Ardkeen, Frasertown .. 1,048 185 Magee, E. W., Frasertown .. .. 1,020 1,208 Mogford Bros., Wairoa .. .. • • 414 490 Malone, M. P., Frasertown .. .. 841 . 986 Maori Soldiers' Fund Council (J. M. Taylor, 1,657 Nil Manager), Whakaki Martin, F. A. (Executors of), Shannon Sta- 4,100 4,704 tion, Omahanui Martin, H. A., Omahanui .. .. — 420 Materoa Huka, Mangapapa, Whakaki .. 1,135 1,232 Matheson, S. F., Putere, Wairoa .. 1,300 1,671 Matson, P. J., Frasertown .. . . 916 816 Matu Erimana, Mohaka .. .. — 300 Maungitaniwha Land Company Limited, 9,139 9,351 (J. Fanhey), Wairoa May, —, Ruakituri, Wairoa, Hawke's Bay 5,210 4,872 McAndrew, J., and Whare Paora, Wairoa 200 250 McArdle, F. G., Whakamahi, Wairoa .. 1,620 1,572 McBurnie, John, Frasertown .. .. 625 605 McCorkindale, A., Wairoa .. .. 206 15 McCracken, S., Naikau Farm, Wairoa .. — 330 McCrae, Farquhar (Estate of), Springhill, 5,685 5,438 Frasertown McDonald, D. J. (private bag), Wairoa .. 809 1,913 McGlashan and Kirk (private bag), Wairpa 4,179 4,203 McGurk, J. T., Ohuka, c/o Omahanui P.O. 680 790 Mclntyre, A. S. W., Ruakituri .. .. 1,029 902 Mclntyre, Robert, Clonkeen, Nuhaka .. 2,203 2,756 Mclvor, Mrs. Elizabeth, Mohaka Station, 5,380 3,080 Mohaka McKain, Wm. Alfred, Waikakarika, Morere 812 845 McKee, Thomas, jun., Nuhaka .. .. 520 387 McKee, Thomas, Sea View Farm, Nuhaka 525 Nil McKenzie, Donald, Clydebank, Frasertown 684 7f>0 McKenzie, Kenneth, Kintail, Putorino .. 5,285 1,240 McKinnon Bros., Stratholm Estate, Wairoa 3,559 3,000 McKinnon, F. J., Wairoa .. .. 958 1,604 McKinnon, J. M., Mangonui, Wairoa .. 3,762 3,700 McKinnon, Norman, Stratholm, Wairoa .. 1,410 2,000 McLean, J. C., Frasertown .. .. 1,037 921 McPhail and Hinckesman, Tipua, Wairoa 4,648 4,182 McRoberts, W. A., Frasertown .. .. — 60 Meagher, J. R. and J. F., Frasertown .. 2,260 1,921 Mei Erueti, Te Puna, Waimake, Frasertown 300 203 Meihana Kirk and Munro, Waihua .. 1,310 1,615 Melville, George (private bag), Wairoa .. 413 526 Mete Tame, Opoutama .. .. .. — 710 Mitchell, S. R., Matapuru, Frasertown .. 1,520 1,553 Monteath, J. B., Wai-iti, Box 38, Nuhaka.. 2,649 2,243 Monteith, J. H., Kopuwhara, Morere .. 2,610 2,127 Monteith, T. E. (c/o Collett Motors), Gisborne 583 Nil Morice Bros., Eripiti, Ruakituri .. .. 715 247 Morice, James, Tuahu, Ruakituri .. 4,224 3,605 Mossman and Sons, Woodlands Station, 2,000 2,230 Wairoa Muir, Allen S., Te Aringi, Frasertown .. 1,365 941 Murphy, R. H., " Taheke," Wairoa .. — 1,059 Native Trustee, Hereheretau, Wairoa .. -— 1,299 Neale, R. E., Rotokiokio (private bag), 768 800 Wairoa Neale, R. E., Whakangare, Wairoa .. 1,763 1,830 Neale, W. A., Onepoto, Wairoa .. .. 128 123 Nelson, E. W., Opoutama .. .. — 27 Niania, Henare, Te Reinga .. .. 258 100 Niania, Hori, Te Reinga .. .. 255 255 Nichol, H. T., and Co., Run 38, Mohaka, 3,005 2,736 Eskdale Nichol, W. H., Ardkeen, Frasertown .. 850 650 Niri Whanga, Nuhaka .. .. .. 1,830 1,800 Noble-Campbell, F. A., Te Reinga . . 265 368 Nolan, A. G., Puhoro, Ruakituri . . 3,585 3,378 Nolan, Henry C., Ruatawhare, Ruakituri . . 2,784 2,642 Norris, T. H., Omahanui (private bag), 32 263 Wairoa O'Connor, M., Marumaru .. .. —- 298 O'Grady and Gaddum, " Bonui," Wairoa .. — 2,614 O'Grady, J., Mohaka .. .. .. 528 536 O'Kane, P. J., Frasertown .. .. 1,000 1,418 Oldfield, A. J., Omahanui .. .. 609 708 Oldham, E., Mohaka .. .. .. 220 283

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Waikoa County—continued. Orbell, W. A. (c/o Woodlands), (private bag), 245 409 Wairoa Ormerod and Barton, Ruakituri .. .. — 4,900 Ormerod, O. B., Waiatai Station, Wairoa 2,243 2,680 Ormerod, 0. C., Marumaru .. .. 132 190 Ormond, G. C., Opoutama .. .. 3,661 3,850 Ormond, George E., Opoutama .. .. 7,843 7,061 Ormond, James and W., Opoutama .. 4,746 4,505 Ormond, John, Opoutama .. .. 10,000 9,500 Owen, J. J., Ardkeen, Frasertown .. 1,557 1,424 Paratene Rakaiora, Opoutama .. .. 457 400 Pattison, Joshua, Clydebank, Frasertown .. 660 696 Pera Hiramona and Tuta Hiramona, Ma- 809 556 ngapaki (private bag), Wairoa Phillips Bros., Prasertown .. .. 2,227 2,325 Pita Mete (c/o Wi Smith), Nuhaka .. 1,415 1,269 Pita Nepia, Nuhaka .. .. .. 102 121 Pittar, A., Wairoa .. .. .. 730 905 Potter, A. C. and J. T., Tangitere .. 793 662 Powdrell, Joseph (Estate of), Turiroa .. 2,125 2,135 Powdrell, T. L. C., Whakamaki, Turiroa .. 1,096 1,060 Powdrell, W. D. and Mrs. Myra, Opoho 7,267 4,832 Station, Whakaki Preston, R. W., Ardkeen, Frasertown .. 930 866 Pryde, David, Box 30, Wairoa .. .. 1,228 1,133 Raiha Pora and Ahenata, Waikawa, Whakaki —• 200 Ramlose, F. S., Frasertown .. .. 499 426 Ramlose, R. A., Springhill, Frasertown .. —■ 50 Ranapia Aranui, Mohaka .. .. 50 Nil Rayson, W. T., Mangaroa, Wairoa .. 645 598 Reeves, C. W., Glenbrook, Putorino .. —• 3,604 Rehu Pomana and Ted Nepia, Nuhaka .. 126 258 Renner, W. H., Ruakaturi .. .. 2,244 2,252 Reynolds, G. M., Wairoa .. .. 10,820 9,930 Richards, W. (private bag), Wairoa .. — 4,371 Richardson, Arthur, Mangahua, Tarewa (pri- 1,725 1,641 vate bag), Gisborne Richardson, Arthur (private bag), Whare- 320 523 hini, Gisborne Richardson, John (private bag), Gisborne 1,800 1,676 Richardson, Wm., and Son, Patunamu Station —■ 2,304 Wairoa Richmond, Struthers, and Co., Riverina, 10,280 9,444 Marumaru Robertson, D. H., Frasertown .. .. 1,150 967 Robinson, John, Tuhara, Wairoa .. 150 150 Robinson, R. D. B. (private bag), Wairoa.. —• 761 Rongomai Wahine, Opoutama .. .. — 160 Ropihana Heta, Matiti, Mohaka .. .. 160 143 Ropitini Tio, Whakapuare, Lower Mohaka 150 203 Ross, David and John, Willow Flat (private 3,390 3,304 bag), Napier Ross, Dr. J., Pirinoa, Wairoa .. .. 2,482 1,973 Rowling, E., and McNeill, Kiwi Estate, 6,450 4,830 Wairoa Scott, N. and J., Pehanui Station, Wairoa.. 6,023 4,550 Shaw Bros., Marumaru .. .. 425 425 Shaw, M. R., Moumoukai, Morere .. 3,670 3,580 Sim, R. B., Racecourse, Lower Mohaka .. 873 699 Sinclair, Alexander, Inverleith, Marumaru 808 800 Smith Bros., Ruakituri .. .. .. 4,400 4,100 Smith, George, Nukaka.. .. .. 820 814 Smith, W. H., Tarewa .. .. .. — 1,975 Smyth, James F., " Otoi," Wairoa .. 4,867 5,160 Smyth, James F., Wahanui, Wairoa .. 4,959 4,225 Somerville, T. B., Omahanui .. .. 950 1,165 Spence Bros, (private Wairoa .. —• 8,100 Spencer, S. S., Te Reinga .. .. 650 622 Spooner, G. E., Ardkeen, Frasertown .. 845 1,114 Stevens, A. E., Mangapoike, Frasertown .. 1,420 2,222 Stewart, C. E., Whiorau, Nuhaka .. 5,269 5,263 Stokes, W. M., Morere .. .. .. 1,281 1,158 Stormer, Frederick, The Grange, Tangitere 379 Nil Suckling, Mrs. D. E. B., Morere .. .. 924 957 Summerfield, Phillip H., Wairoa .. 4,129 2,977 Summerfield, S., Ohuia, Wairoa .. .. 1,091 Nil Summerfield, Samuel (Estate of), Clydebank, 800 Nil Wairoa Swan, E. D., Marumaru .. .. 436 342 Swan, E. J., Clyde Bank, Wairoa .. 535 531 Sylvester, F. H., Armadale, Tangitere .. 747 580 Symes, S. R., Waikatea, Nuhaka .. 5,733 5,879 Taffe, C. D., " Otauhoro," Frasertown .. 2,273 2,231 Tait, J., Waikari, Napier .. .. 2,928 4,535

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HAWKE'S BAY SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Wairoa Cottnty—continued. Tait, James, Waikari Farm (private bag), 1,522 1,821 Napier P. 0. Tait, W., Sunny Braes, Morere .. .. 2,345 2,210 Tait, W., Whaitirinui (private bag), Napier 2,618 2,317 Tapper Bros., Tapiu Station (private bag), 2,861 2,586 Wairoa Taumataeroa, Reuben and Rangi, Mo- 600 506 Taylor, A. B., Clydebank, Frasertown .. 980 1,065 Taylor, A. S., and Sons, P.O., Tantitere .. 708 560 Taylor Bros., Clydebank, Frasertown .. — 735 Taylor, H. B., Boscombe, Frasertown .. 1,100 1,065 Taylor, I. E. (Estate of), Burnside, Fraser- 698 Nil town Taylor, .T. M., Whakaki.. .. .. — 30 Taylor, Meihana, and Kirk, A. F., Nuhaka 652 1,017 Te Ihi, Hori, Tautoke, and others, Opoutama 812 1,120 Te Ngaio and Mataire, jun., Nuhaka .. — 1,572 Te Oti, Hokianga, Mohaka .. .. 66 180 The East Coast Commissioner, Native Trust 3,336 3,271 Lands, Mahurangi Farm, Opouiti Thomas Bros., Miromiro Station, Wairoa, 1,350 1,219 Hawke's Bay Thompson, Frederick W., Opoutama .. 546 556 Thorpe, Stephen, Turiroa .. .. 306 336 Tidswell, C. H., Cotswold, Post-office, Tangi- 850 710 Tidswell, Cyrus H., Tangitere .. .. 1,150 915 Tidswell, D. A. and C. H., Tangitere .. 1,182 1,450 Tiemi Mete, Nuhaka .. .. .. 1,640 1,600 Tihi Whaanga, Iwitea, Wairoa .. .. 350 245 Tikitini, Henare, Opoutama .. .. 300 I 240 Tipina Hawea, Erepeti, Ruakituri, .. 187 ; Nil Tod, George Dougall, Corozo, Nuhaka .. 1,097 1,398 Tolme, James, Frasertown .. • .. 704 693 Tombleson, W. M., Opoutama .. .. 2,710 2,013 Tomlinson, C. W., Frasertown .. .. 342 443 Trafford and Signell, Te Reinga (private bag), 1,120 j 1,486 Wairoa Trafford, E. M., Te Reinga (private bag), 936 ! 918 Wairoa Turei Rarere, Opoutama .. .. 300 | 400 Turner, C. N., Hikitangi, Nuhaka .. 2,208 | 2,298 Twigg, S., Mangaruhe, P.O. Box 52, Wairoa 8,140 j 8,300 Vaughan, Fred. (Estate of), Tahaenui 2,756 ! 2,519 (private bag), Nuhaka Vaughan, R. G., Box 15, Nuhaka .. 790 690 Wairama Na, Tarere, Waimako .. .. 60 66 Wairoa Co-operative Meat Company (Limited) 6 Nil Wairoa Flax-mills (Limited), Box 1, Foxton — j 1,915 Walker, D., " Ohinepaka," Wairoa .. 2,000 j 1,600 Walker, Douglas, Pakiri, Wairoa.. .. — 739 Walker, Mrs. T. F., Nuhaka .. .. 220 Nil Walker, Niel (Estate of), Ruapapa, Wairoa 5,000 5,000 Ward Bros., Rotonui, Wairoa .. .. 4,014 j 3,706 Watene Winiata, Frasertown Road, Wairoa 200 J 310 Watson, Peter, Glencore, Tuhara, Wairoa .. 61 98 Watson, Thomas, Tawhero Road, Wairoa .. 138 122 Wepiha Wainohu, Waipapa, Mohaka .. 80 70 Wera te Hau, Opoutama. .. .. — 500 Whaka Paraima and Riha Paraima, Fraser- 512 510 town Whanga, Martin, Nuhaka .. .. 40 Nil Whitehead, James, Morere .. .. — 300 Whitmore, Thomas, Post-office, Tangitere.. 561 554 Williams, Alick, Tangiwai, Frasertown .. 7,260 6,418 Williams, E. J. and W. H., Okare Station, —- 12,972 Wairoa Williams, E. P., Murrayton, Wairoa .. 1,222 1,075 Williams, E. P., Pakarae, Wairoa .. 4,350 4,975 Williams, George A., Morere .. .. 606 604 Wilson, George, Clydebank, Frasertown .. 538 482 Wilson, W. H., Opoutama .. .. — 1,450 Winter, V. E., Homleigh, Frasertown .. 812 914 Wiremu Kihitu, Haraki, Whakaki .. 10 Nil 609,689 626,090 HAWKE'S BAY COUNTY (In Napier Subdivision). Absolom, John H., Pukera, Rissington .. 886 800 Absolom, Mrs. Geraldine, Awataha, Rissing- 2,853 2,500 ton Agnew, James, Femhill.. .. .. 814 872

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Hawke's Bay County—continued. Agnew, John, Mangateretere, Hastings .. 45 44 Agnew, Thomas, Crownthorpe, Fernhill .. 476 529 Ahere te Koaro Hohepa (private bag), Kai- 787 914 waka, Napier Aitchison, William, Fernhill .. .. 580 479 Akuhata, Aporo, Puketapu .. .. 256 206 Alderman, R., York Road, Hastings .. 100 Nil Alexander, John, Puketapu .. .. —■ 120 Allen, A. W., Box 301, Hastings .. 1,362 1,250 Allen, J. L., Raupare, Hastings .. .. — 209 Amyes, S., Eskdale .. .. .. 934 995 Andersen, R. M., Ryelands (rural delivery) — 16 Napier Anderson, John (Estate of), Poporangi |17,897 17,675 Station, Kereru Anderson, John, Pakipaki .. ' • • 255 235 Angus, James, Kildonan, Havelock North j 2,168 1,890 Archibald, W., Waihou, Patoka .. • • I - 422 387 Arnott, A. E., Bay View .. .. 708 756 Ashby, P. C., Maraekakaho .. .. 1,811 1,311 Attwood, 6., Sherenden, Hastings .. 681 630 August, N., Waimarama .. .. 5 Nil Averill, C. G. (private bag), Woodgate, 1,191 1,122 Hastings Averill, Edward, Olrig, Hastings .. 2,996 3,009 Avery, Alan L. M., Bay View .. .. 838 477 Avery, A. L. M., Te Pohue .. .. — 1,129 Avery Bros., Te Pohue (c/o N. Avery, Puke- ! 1,009 Nil kura, Havelock North) Avery, Mrs. E. M., Pukekura, Havelock 3,338 3,210 North Axbey, H. S., Gola, Tunanui, Hastings .. 864 984 Bain, David (private bag), Napier .. 1,015 1,062 Bainbridge, C. F. G. (rural delivery), Hau- 1,583 724 moana Bainbridge, S. A., Raupare, Hastings .. 408 470 Baird, J. C., Raureka, Hastings .. . . 649 559 Ball, John, Green Hill, Puketitiri .. 600 696 Ball, Thomas, Puketitiri .. .. 620 Nil Barber, William, Okaihau, Havelock North 817 874 Barbour, David, Fernhills (private bag), — 954 Hastings Barker, John (Opopa Property), (private bag), 1,323 1,254 Hastings Barker, John, Waimarama, Hastings .. 2,434 1,966 Barry, V., Tutira Post-office .. .. 50 609 Bates, Joseph William, Market Street, 10 48 Hastings Baxter, T., Craigieburn (privatebag), Napier 1,400 1,381 Bayley, G. O. (private bag), Oramauri, Hast- — 1,266 ings Bayliss, Emma M., Hastings .. .. 92 Nil Bayly, C. R., 510 Fitzroy Avenue, Hastings 230 114 Beamish, E. H., Kohatunui, Whanawhana, 4,343 4,206 Hastings Beamish, F. N. H., Whanawhana, Hastings 4,280 4,343 Beamish, Harold F., Whanawhana, Hastings 4,503 4,213 Beatson, G. D., Box 63, Hastings .. 517 1,270 Beattie, H. E., Te Ngaru, Eskdale . . 1,066 1,026 Bell and Co., and A. Mangatutu and Te 8,782 9,166 Kowhai, Hawkston (private bag), Napier Bell and Harrison (private bag), Napier .. 3,586 3,483 Bell, James (Estate of), Turamoe, Hastings 1,471 1,050 Bell, Mrs. Alice, Mount Cameron, Puketapu 5,590 4,577 Bell, Mrs. M. F. H., P.O. Box 101, Havelock — 191 North Bell, R. J., Ben Lomond, Maraekakaho .. 4,815 Nil Bell, R. J., Havelock North .. .. 685 1,944 Bell, R. N., Ben Lomond, Maraekakaho .. — 2,566 Bell, W. A., Ben Lomond, Maraekakaho .. — 2,565 Bennett, A. C., Huearangi, Patoka .. 2,448 2,238 Bennett, John, Eskdale. . .. .. — 851 Bennett, Stanley, Bay View .. .. 468 521 Berkahn, A. C. A., and Son, Fairview, Marae- 1,520 1,324 kakaho Biddle, H., Kaiwaka, Napier .. .. 710 710 Billington, F. H., Tangoio .. .. 1,040 1,152 Black Bros., Northlands, Napier .. 1,164 1,164 Black Bros., Puketapu .. .. .. 1,140 634 Bone, F. L., Box 52, Hastings .. .. — 54 Borthwick, Thomas, and Sons (Limited), 411 850 Pakipaki Bot.herway, George, Hastings .. .. 50 Nil Bourke, C., and Sons, Eskdale .. .. 200 813 Boyd, G. G., Puketapu .. .. 92 Nil

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HAWKE'S BAY SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30 1925. 1926. Hawke's Bay County—continued. Boyd, J. B., Sherenden, Hastings .. 492 977 Boyd, M. R. and S. T. P., Puketapu .. — 47 Boyle, Dorrington, Havelock North .. 806 646 Boys'Home, France House, Eskdale .. — 2] Bradford, A. J., Eskdale .. .. 851 786 Braggins and Braithwaite, Haumoana .. 220 Nil Branson, N. P. and Mrs. M. E., Waikonini 10,378 7,508 (private bag), Hastings Bridgeman, J. W., Mahora, Hastings .. 821 481 Bridgman, S. G., Haumoana .. .. 332 332 Brink, Hans T., Longlands, Hastings .. 238 186 Brodie, M. W. O'C., Kilmeaden, Rissington 1,521 1,385 Broome, Mrs. Catherine, Tangoio .. — 501 Broome, W., Tangoio .. .. .. 732 Nil Brown, A. D., Eskdale .. .. ... 1,528 1,362 Brown Bros., Havelock North .. .. 677 746 Brown, C. V., 8 George Street, Napier .. 1,644 Nil Brown, J. C., " Quarryburn " (private bag), 852 843 Napier Brown, Misses V. M., E. B., R. G., and E. K., 1,135 1,139 Eskdale Brown William, Bay View .. .. 52 45 Brownlie, C. J., Rocky Hill, Puketitiri .. 2,207 2,120 Brownlie, M. J., Puketitiri .. .. 564 504 Bruce Bros., Bay View .. .. . • 173 Nil Bruce, John, Bay View .. .. — 180 Brunton and Hunt, Raupare, Hastings .. 364 609 Bryson, R., Eskdale .. .. .. 132 22 Buddo, C. D., Poukawa .. .. 1,497 1,246 Buddo, David, Tukiora, Poukawa .. 950 635 Buddo, R. R., Poukawa .. .. 1,489 1,206 Bull Bros., Hendley Station, Patoka .. 6,385 7,070 Burgess, R., Rissington .. .. 645 812 Burgess, T., Eskdale .. .. .. 1,475 Nil Burns, Herbert Hugh, Twyford (rural de- 120 14 livery), Hastings Burns, W. F. (rural, delivery), Napier .. 97 57 Burnside, R. J., Crownthorpe Settlement, 971 866 Hastings Butler, D. J. (Estate of), (c/o C. L. Spencer), 873 890 Patoka Butler, Patrick, Emerald Hill, Patoka, 1,146 1,012 Napier Byrne, A. E., Pariwui Settlement, Kereru 958 1,050 (private bag), Hastings Caldwell, H. S., Patoka .. .. 986 1,040 Cameron, John Matheson, Dale Farm, Have- 817 733 lock North Campbell, H. (Estate), (Trustees of), Cragie 3,568 4,193 Burn, Havelock North Campbell, Hugh M., Poukawa, Rissington 7,690 7,568 Campbell, H. R., Horonui, Napier .. 3,592 3,552 Campbell, N. M., Awanui, Hastings .. 3,534 3,366 Campbell, W. B., Irongate, Box 179, Hastings — 269 Campbell, W. H., Hastings .. .. 1,120 1,196 Candy, J. J., Mangaharuru, Tutira .. 707 724 Carlson, Mrs. Henry, Pukehou .. .. 2,937 2,846 Carlson, Olaf, Otane .. .. •• 2,974 2,753 Carlyon, A. S. G., Poukawa .. .. 2,800 2,242 Carter, J. E. F., Putorino .. .. 919 815 Carter, L. D. (private bag), Kaiwaka, Napier 1,033 894 Catenby, J. J., Haumoana .. .. — 2,423 Caunce, Mrs. G., Puketatiri .. .. ■— 696 Chadwick, G., Clive .. .. • • — 247 Chambers, B. Rukumoana (private bag), 17,419 20,082 Napier Chambers, B., Te Mata, Havelock North .. 57 63 Chambers, G. J., Kaiwaka, Napier .. 1,027 1,374 Chambers, H. C., Mokopeka, Havelock 5,923 4,933 North Chambers, John and Helen, and Ester M. 4,020 3,197 Nelson (Trustees of), Havelock North Chambers, Maurice S., Tauroa Station, Have- 6,105 5,843 lock North Chambers, Miss I. M., Mokopeka, Havelock 2,908 2,697 North Chambers, Selwyn (Trustees of), Kopanga 5,707 5,410 Station, Havelock North Chrystal, G. T., Tutira .. .. .. 1,226 1,738 Clark, A. E., Mungaroa, Hastings .. 190 244 Clark, Mrs. C. M. (rural delivery), Napier .. — 393 Clark, Frederick C., " Highgrove," Eskdale 4,370 4,882 Clark, Henry R. (private bag), Awanui, 2,752 2,388 Napier Clark, H. R., (private bag), Napier .. — 180

No. ot Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Hawke's Bay County — continued. Clark, T. P., Hedgeley, Eskdale .. .. : 12 Nil Clarke, W, H., Eskmount (rural delivery), i 459 534 Napier Clarkson, E. C., and Sons, Glenlyon, Marae- | 4,894 5,144 kakaho Clarkson, E. N. C., Glendoone, Hastings .. 1,493 1,572 Coates, G. P., Putorino .. . . 759 910 Cockburn, A. C., Patoka .. .. 596 604 Codd, H. V., Puketapu .. .. j 2,912 1,949 Connor, Michael, Sherenden, Hastings .. 715 715 Connor, Mrs. J. J., Omapere, Hastings .. 8.270 7,599 Conroy and Higgins, Napier .. .. 156 77 Cook, W. P., Waimarama, Havelock North — 1,225 Cooksey, J. R., Pnkeata, Rissington .. 577 586 Coop, W. P., Havelock North .. .. 3,400 3,165 Cooper, P., Lower Te Mata Road (rural de- — 44 livery), Hastings Cooper, James, Poukawa .. .. — 10 Cooper, S. A., Box 44, Havelock North .. — 100 Cotterill, G. R., Clive (rural delivery), Hast- ' 210 280 ings Coulson, J., and Co., Havelock North .. J — 318 Couper, D. Me., Otane .. .. ..I 120 85 Couper, J. P. (private bag), Napier .. | 640 1,055 Couper, John H., Havelock North .. 621 1,588 Couper, Misses, and others, Mt. Erin, Have- 5,389 5,620 lock North Couper, Mrs. H. R. (Torran Property), 8,555 5,653 Hastings Craig, Joseph, Hastings.. .. .. 1,919 1,400 Craig, W. F., Anaroa, Otane .. .. 1,926 2,418 Craven, R., Irongate Road, Hastings .. 380 150 Crawford, Herbert, Havelock North .. 254 244 Cross, W. F., East Clive .. .. — 51 Crosse, T. E., St. George's Road, Hastings — 633 Crosse, Hugh, Cairnhill, Bay View .. 1,802 1,699 Crosse, Thomas, Patoka Station, Patoka .. 6,564 5,854 Crucikshank and Chambers, Argyll Settle- 1,905 2,208 ment, Otane Curtis, J. H., Fitzroy Avenue, Hastings 422 340 Daley, Thomas, Puketapu .. .. 692 680 Dalton, A. H., Orwell, Clive P.O. .. 148 131 Dampney Bros., Elands, Napier .. .. 4,925 5,846 Darragh, W. A., Pernhill .. .. 857 906 Dasent Bros, (private bag), Aorangi, Hastings 2,776 2,600 Da vies, Morgan, Peatherston .. .. 1,600 30 Davis, D. S., Mangatahi, Hastings .. 501 625 Davis, Evan, Springvale, Puketapu .. 3,478 2,092 Day, William, Wavehill (private bag), Napier | 1,338 1,231 Dillon, S. S., Box 337, Hastings .. .. 140 144 Dolbel, Philip, Redcliffe, Taradale .. J 2,085 2,030 Doole, D. G., Sherenden, Hastings .. 735 785 Douglas, A. P. (Trustees of), Te Mahanga, 8,851 Nil Poukawa Douglas and Cook, Waimarama., Havelock 1,164 Nil North Douglas and Drummond, Ronaki, Havelock 2,494 2,736 North Douglas, W. G., Te Mahanga, Poukawa .. 2,087 1,781 Douglas, W. J. (Estate of), Te Mahanga, 8,238 6,301 Poukawa Drummond, P., Willow Brook, Puketapu .. 1,340 1,274 Duif, H. and A., Whakarara (private bag), I 7,324 7,349 Hastings Duncan, D. L., Poukawa .. .. 2,400 1,408 Duncan, James, Oro Noa, Bay View .. | 599 496 Duncan, W. M. A., Glenross, Hastings .. [ 8,900 9,011 Dunn, J. S., Dunmore (private bag), 3,165 3,795 Napier Dunnage, A. S., Rangiora, Patoka .. 355 360 Dysart, Archie, Norton Road, Hastings .. 497 809 Dysart, Henry, Sherenden, Hastings .. : 711 692 Edwards, B. G., Tangoio (private bag), | 609 591 Napier Eglinton, H. B., Box 172, Hastings .. i 101 73 Ellingham, A. J., Putorino .. .. | 52 20 Elliot, George, Longlands, P.O. Box 39, j 896 817 Elliott, D. H., Haumoana, Hastings .. j 231 306 Elliott, Miss L. A., 17 George's Drive, Napier i 773 813 Elliott, R. A., Maraetotara, Havelock i 1,132 1,292 North Elliott, R. W. A., Maraekakaho .. .. I 1,288 1,290 Elliott, T. E. (private bag), Hastings .. j 1,055 888 Ellis, H. S., Belmont, Eskdale .. .. 3,915 4,636 Ellison, Chas., Havelock North .. .. I — 100

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HAWKE'S BAY SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, A pril 30, 1925. 1926. Hawke's Bay County—continued. Ellison, Ken. McL., Te Wharau, Havelook 2,114 1,808 North Ellison, Mrs. Mabel, Opapa .. .. 3,738 3,692 Ensor, Walter Charles, Waiwhare Station, 11,000 11,000 Hastings Ericksen, I., Otamauri, Hastings.. .. — 900 Evans, F. E., Twyford, Hastings.. .. — 12 Evans, H. S., Pukahu .. .. .. 465 272 Farmery, Charles, jun., Box 210, Hastings 571 544 Farmery, Ernest, Davis Street, Hastings .. — 20 Farmery, F. G., Ngatarawa (private bag), 435 205 Hastings Farquhar, J. (private bag), Hastings .. 825 815 Fearn, J. W., Hastings .. .. .. 266 193 Fernie, D., Chesterhope, Pakowhai .. 9,932 9,023 Field, Arthur J., Glenrowan, Havelock 2,360 .1,460 North Field, C. and E., Havelock North .. 1,122 Nil Field, C. H., Havelock North .. .. — 792 Field, Frederick, Havelock North .. 713 564 Field, George R., and Sons, Waipuka, Have- 6,656 4,416 lock North Field, Guy C. (private bag), Havelock North — 2,094 Firth, T., "Little Bush" (private bag), 1,794 1,312 Napier Fleming, R. J., Bay View .. .. 1,138 1,126 Fookes, E. C., Putorino.. .. .. 1,040 860 Ford, Arthur W. and H. G., Tangoio .. 1,552 1,650 Forde, Charles and F. L., " The Willows," 432 426 Pakowhai Fourneau Bros., Pakowhai .. .. 105 23 Freeman, Spenser, Haumoana .. .. 170 53 Gallien, Otto P., Kahikatoa, Te Pohue .. 832 869 Gardiner, P. B., Crownthorpe, Fernhill P.O. 986 875 Gascoyne, H., Maraekakaho . . .. — 300 Georgetti, W., Orissogue, Napier .. .. 1,500 1,700 Gibson, F. G., Crownthorpe Settlement, 959 811 Hastings Gilbertson Bros., Havelock North .. — 691 Gillies, A. B., Maraetotara, Havelock North — 1,106 Gillies, J., and Son, Waimarama . . .. 4,141 2,003 Gimblett, W. J., Box 121, Hastings .. 818 688 Glazebrook, H. M., The Washpool, Hastings ,11,600 6,354 Goode, J. R., Otamauri (private bag), Hast- 858 791 ings Goodman, D., Tutira .. .. .. 809 790 Goodrick, C. F. (rural delivery), Hastings .. 130 99 Goodwin, Arthur S., Glentui, Tikokino .. 4,000 5,345 Gordon, C. L. T., Taurapa, Hastings .. 3,260 3,250 Gordon, E. R. (Trustees of), Houpouri, 9,236 9,168 Hastings Gordon, Frank L., Clifton, Clive .. .. 3,137 3,120 Gordon, T. L., Farndon Farm, Clive .. 1,641 1,959 Goulter, S. J., Merriwee, Haumoana .. 324 238 Graham, A. S., Haumoana .. .. 198 350 Graham, J. and G. C., Netherby (private bag), 2,046 2,381 Hastings Graham, William, Box 246, Hastings .. 1,503 1,081 Grant, James, Tutira .. .. 1,207 1,527 Greenwood, A. R., Havelock North .. — 4,231 Greenwood, Martin, Kaharanaki (c/o A. R. 4,838 Nil Greenwood, Havelock North) Gregg, Andrew, Otamauri, Hastings .. 540 | 950 Griffiths, F. C., " Glenalma " (private bag), 932 | 361 Sherenden, Hastings Griffiths, Robert, Twyford, Hastings .. 63 116 Groome, Ernest, Te Onepu, Otane .. 3,970 4,110 Gunn, Alexander (Glen Forest), Fernhill .. 540 502 Gunn, George, Puketapu, Fernhill .. 275 1,145 Guthrie, T. (Sherenden Property), Havelock 1,103 1,200 North Guthrie-Smith, W. H., Tutira, Napier .. 10,215 9,134 Haggerty, John H. (rural delivery), Hau- 1,372 J 1,160 moana Hague, W., Haumoana .. .. 42 Nil Hale, J. C., Patoka .. .. .. 345 660 Hale, J. C., Rissington, Patoka .. .. 728 503 Hallett, E. A., Puketitiri .. .. 1 37 Hallett, H. J., Speedy's Hill, Puketitiri .. 203 391 Hallett, L. H., Puketitiri .. .. — 108 Hallgarth, W. A., Sherenden, Hastings .. 576 649 Halliwell, G. H., Patoka .. .. 610 | 605 Hammond, F., Kaiwaka (private bag), 1,601 : 1,690 Napier

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Hawke's Bay County —continued. Hansard and Pinner, Pleasant Point, 1,825 1,803 Maraekakaho Harawira Renata, Tangoio .. .. 100 100 Harding, R., Raukawa, Hastings .. 6,035 6,014 Hardy, George F., Duke Street, Hastings .. 84.1 1,355 Hardy, M. E., Duke Street, Hastings .. — 175 Harper, W. T., Waitio (private bag), Hast- 3,101 2,752 ings Harris, J. H., and Son, Charlotte Crescent, 1,004 97 Hastings Harris, K. J., Waipunga, Eskdale .. — 816 Harris, L. E., Marunui, Napier .. .. 506 2,026 Harrison, Mrs. J. D., Puketapu .. • • ; 1,985 2,455 Hart, John, Mangatawa, Havelock North .. J 3,009 2,686 Hartgill, M. W., Te Pohue .. .. — 2,369 Hartree, Henry, Ngaroto, Napier .. 2,806 3,033 Hartree, H. H., Manganae, Napier .. 1,314 1,341 Hartree, W. H. (private bag), Manganae, 1,178 813 Napier » Hartshorn, F. C., Bay View .. .. J 230 351 Harvey, E. J., Lascelles Street, Hastings .. j — 680 Harvey, M. W., Opoweke, Tutira .. 1,009 Nil Hassall, H., Riversea, Hastings .. .. 459 566 Hassall, H., Waimotu, Hastings .. .. 3,945 3,574 Hawke's Bay Farmers' Meat Company 25 7 (Limited), Hastings Haynes, D. B., Hastings Street, Napier .. — 248 Heaps, G. H., Opapa .. .. .. 947 1,042 Heard, F. T., Rawhiti (private bag), Napier 2,350 2,350 Heayes, R. J. and W. H. T., Tutira .. 2,498 3,091 Heeney, Mrs. Margaret, Mahora, Hastings 200 262 Hellyer Bros., Box 41, Clive .. .. 256 Nil Hellyer, C. D., Box 41, Clive .. .. — 269 Henderson, E., Kaiwaka (private bag), 822 1,076 Napier Hennum, B. A., Poukawa .. .. — 60 Hennum, C. C., Poukawa .. .. 365 247 Herrick Bros., Turamoe, Hastings ,. 854 399 Hewson, Miss A. G. (c/o H. E. Beamish, — 5 Esq.), Hastings Heynes, E. G., Patoka .. .. .. 880 700 Heynes, William, Box 7, Clive .. .. 250 500 Higgins, Lawrence, Tuhirangi, Puketapu .. 9,642 12,033 Hildreth and Tiopira, Oingo, Fernhill .. 4,929 4,031 Hildrith, F., Mangawhare, Hastings .. 4,105 3,291 Hildrith, F. (Omahu Property), Mangawhare, 885 j 750 Hastings Hildrith, J. W., Fernhill .. .. — 498 Hildyard, S. H., Arapawanui (private bag), 965 1,050 Napier Hodgson, F. J., Haumoana (rural delivery), — 117 Napier Holden, Mrs. L. S., Mangateretere (rural de- 1,979 1,656 livery), Hastings Hollis, A. A., Waikura, via Otane .. 1,438 1,420 Holt, A. E. M., Twyford, Hastings .. — 60 Holt, E. D., Wairoaiti, Bay View .. 3,627 1,275 Holt, John, Arohiwi, Box 95, Hastings .. 1,780 1,664 Holt, R., and Sons, Te Puha, Box 95, 966 1,000 Hastings Hope Bros., Parakowhai (rural delivery), 1,991 1,960 Napier Hori Tupaea, Opapa .. .. .. 2,152 1,408 Horgan, Michael (private bag), Napier .. 1,454 1,389 Horner, F. T. (private bag), Napier .. 1,077 918 Houston, C., York Road, Hastings .. 151 300 Howell, E. J., Rissington .. .. — 45 Hughes, H. S„ Puketapu .. .. 522 578 Hume, J. W., Eskdale .. .. .. 510 437 Hunt, Arthur, Korokipo, Box 19, Taradale 994 1,170 Hunt, W. T., jun., Eskdale .. .. 865 566 Hunter, J. R., Rawhiti (private bag), Hastings 761 785 Hunter, Mrs. I. A. (private bag), Hastings 421 481 Hutchinson, F., and Son, Rissington, Napier 2,292 2,101 Hutchinson, Francis, jun., Omatua, Napier 1,558 1,550 Hyde, H. J., Kaiwaka (private bag), Napier 887 697 Hyslop, A. M., Crownthorpe (private bag), 734 630 Hastings Ibbotson, Nelson Waite, Hastings .. 1,492 1,323 Inglis, J. D., Havelock North .. .. 2,897 2,274 Iraia Karauria, Omahu, Fernhill.. .. 52 102 Isdale, D., Patoka .. .. .. 1,255 1,113 Israelson —, Mangateretere (rural delivery), — I 240 Hastings I

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6 —H 238,

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Hawke's Bay County—continued. Jackson, Fred A., Mangatahi, Maraekakaho 1,511 1,411 Jago, H., Tutira .. .. .. 275 224 Jameson, F. D., Rotowhenua, Puketapu .. 1,612 1,168 Jamieson, Geo., Maraekakaho .. .. — 3,638 Jamieson, W. J., Irongate Road, Hastings — 489 Jefferd, J. H., Ngatarawa, Hastings .. 259 Nil Jessep, P. J., White Pines, Tangoio .. 820 742 Johnston, J., Box 123, Hastings .. .. 800 Nil Joines, G., Opapa .. .. .. — 80 Joll, A. P., Box 291, Hastings .. .. 618 876 Joll, John Henry, Wahaparata, Havelock 1,430 1,271 North Joll, J. M., Havelock North .. .. — 286 Jolly, Alexander, Fair View, Box 269, 989 773 Hastings Jones and Richmond (c/o H. Jones), 700 4,258 3,983 Heretaunga Street, Hastings Jowsey, Thomas, Te Whana, Hastings . . 4,078 4,656 Judd, H. (private bag), Waipukurau .. 750 700 Kauter, S., Puketitiri .. .. .. — 115 Kariana Kaa, Bridge Pa, Hastings .. — 4 Kay, George R. (Estate of), Prior Park 2,037 Nil (private bag), Napier Kay, Katherine P., Prior Park (private bag), — 2,234 Napier Kay, R. P., Parinui Settlement, Kereru, 222 1,001 Hastings Keepa Winiata, Roy's Hill, Maraekakaho 1,420 1,330 Kelly, J. M., 12 Thompson Road, Napier .. 867 Nil Kelly, T. M. S. (private bag), Hastings .. —- 1,384 Kemp, George, Puketapu .. . . 140 90 Kennedy, Thomas, Ardmore, Havelock North 1,304 1,320 Kettle, D., Box 331, Napier .. .. j — 49 Keys, John, Waimarama, Havelock North j 1,122 1,398 King, Archibald, Eskdale . . .. j — 30 King, J., Waitara Bush, Te Pohue .. ! 4,950 6,540 King, John A., Haumoana .. .. — 135 King, Joseph, Brooklands, Meeanee .. 714 1,062 King, T. and J., Te Pohue .. .. 406 408 Kirkham, William Thomas, Eskdale .. 110 122 Krogh, Oscar (c/o Dalgety and Co.), Hastings 668 762 Lamont, William, Otamauri, Hastings . . | 645 629 Land, A. G., Opapa .. .. .. j 300 752 Land, S. J., Havelock North .. ..I 2,434 1,274 Lane Bros., Waipuna Station (private bag), | 7,764 8,312 Napier Lane, Douglas, Havelock North .. .. j — 401 Lane, J. E. (Ruakawa Property), Havelock 750 Nil North Lane, John E., Endsleigh, Havelock North j 1,387 766 Lane, Michael, Karamu Road, Hastings .. — 800 Langdon, W. H. (rural delivery), Haumoana | 1,384 1,232 Lange, Ross (private bag), Napier .. j 1,250 Nil Lascelles, P. W., Maraekakaho .. .. 2,325 2,320 Law, Thomas, St. Andrew's Road, Havelock — 62 North Le Compte, Stephen, Ohurakura Road, Te — 586 Pohue Lee Bros., Kaiwaka, Eskdale .. .. 2,436 2,593 Lee, William (c/o — Farquhar), (private 572 672 bag), Hastings Leggott, F. W., Bay View .. .. 377 347 Leslie, G., Hastings .. .. .. 9 2 Lewis, B. L., Mangateretere (rural delivery), —■ 32 Hastings Lister, H. H., Clive . . .. .. 220 552 Livingstone, A! exander, Maraekakaho .. 1,344 1,312 Livingstone, Colin, Elderline, Hastings .. 610 567 Livingstone, W. J., Maraekakaho .. 1,485 1,425 Lloyd, James Harris, Mahinga, Box 98, 3,402 2,370 Hastings Lloyd, J. H., Clive, Box 98, Hastings .. — 835 Lloyd, J. H., " Priminga," Box 98, Hastings — 587 Lloyd, Joseph, Clive .. .. . . 288 428 Lockie, Mrs. Mary, Roy's Hill (private bag), 4,256 Nil Hastings Lockie, Mrs. Mary, " Welllield," Roy's Hill 573 Nil (private bag), Hastings Lockie, William, " Wellfield," Roy's Hill, — 1,137 Hastings Lockie, William, Roy's Hill, Hastings .. — 2,293 Logan, Frank B., Pukekino, Hastings , , 2,290 2,212 !

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, | 1925. 1926. Hawke's Bay County—continued. Long, T. V. (Waimaraina), Pakowai .. 659 875 Lopdell, F. J., Glenora, Eskdale .. .. 1.738 1,716 Lopdell, J. S., Te Pohue .. .. 610 577 Lopdell, L. C., Bay View .. .. 722 712 Lopdell, L. C., Bay View .. .. 822 648 Lory, J. H., Irongate, Hastings .. .. 35 229 Low, A. L., Fernhill .. .. .. — 829 Low, G. H., Fernhill .. .. .. 709 Nil Low, George H., .Fernhill .. .. 1,524 1,596 Lowden, E. W., Bay View .. .. 12 10 Lowe, E. R , Tangoio .. .. .. 1,273 1,547 Lowe, J. N., Otamauri, Hastings.. .. — 514 Lowe, W. A. (private bag), Hastings .. 782 782 Lowry, J. N., Okawa, Fernhill .. .. 4,486 6,445 Lowry, T. C., Okawa, Hastings .. .. 2,617 3,740 Lowry, T. IL, Okawa, Fernhill .. .. 12,604 11,670 Lumsden, David, Mount Cameron (private 1,129 1,231 bag), Hastings Lyons, E., Greenhill, Hastings .. .. 2,680 2,440 Lyons, James, Glen Alvon (private bag), 3,725 3,500 Hastings Lyons, John (private bag), Hautapu, Hast- 2,851 3,200 ings Mabey, G., Putorino .. .. .. 1,290 1,316 Macdonald Bros., Havelock North .. 856 1046 Macdonald, G. A., Tutira .. .. 45 18 Macdonald, G. A. (Estate of), Box 167, 906 950 Napier (Meeanee) Macfarlane, James A., Glenaros, Hastings. . 5,428 4,885 MacFarlane, William Archibald, Waiterenui, 5,223 5,600 Hastings MaeKay, A. C., Mahora South, Hastings .. 342 356 Mackay, J. R., Mount Hassell, Patoka .. 1,269 1,459 Mackenzie, Charles Fred., Gruinard, Have- 4,431 | 4,848 lock North Mackenzie, H. H. J., Brown's Flat, Hastings 1,427 1,574 Mackenzie, Mrs. C. F., Havelock North .. 1,501 1,612 Mackenzie, R. W., Koropiko, Taradale .. 1,150 1,124 Mackenzie, W. C. A., Havelock North .. 4,600 5,600 Mackinnon Bros., Rock Station, Te Pohue 3,901 4,173 Maemillan, A. M., Mangatahi (private bag), 1,479 1,370 Hastings MacMillan, D. and D., Putorino .. .. 1,148 Nil Maemillan, Dougald, Putorino .. .. — 911 MacMillan, Mrs. A. S., Argyll, Otane .. 812 900 Macniven, J. 11., Bay View, Haumoana .. 1,846 1,656 Magill, F., Crownthorpe (private bag), 1,106 1,022 Hastings Magill, J., Eskdale . . .. .. 683 731 Mahoney, F., Tangoio .. .. .. 865 787 Mahoney, L., Redcliffe Road, Taradale .. 99 146 Martin, G. IL, Crownthorpe, Fernhill P.O. 936 898 Mason, E. P., Crownthorpe, Fernhill .. 751 762 Mason, G., Crownthorpe, Fernhill .. 815 845 Mason, M. S. H., Maraetotara, Havelock 1,178 1,121 North Masters, A. J. T., Twyford, Hastings .. — 219 Mathewson, G. L., Tangoio .. .. — 636 Matthews, P., Tunanui, Hastings .. 735 695 Maxwell, W. R., Box 160, Hastings .. 1,870 1,522 May, Thomas, Box 23, Hastings .. 2,725 3,150 McAulav, G. H., Dunnegan, Kaiwaka (pri- 800 871 vate bag), Napier McAulay, W. S„ Fernhill .. .. 637 632 McCaw, W. H., P.O. Box 249, Hastings .. 189 197 McConnell, A., Raumati, Hastings .. 1,500 Nil McConochie, John, Otamauri (private bag), 300 619 Hastings McCutcheon, 0. (Estate of), Pakowhai .. 34 43 McElroy, J., Fernhill .. .. .. 493 406 McGaffin, Samuel, Maraekakaho .. .. 866 912 McGaffin, Samuel (Twyford Property), 130 103 Maraekakaho McGahan, Patrick, Otamauri, Hastings .. 318 699 McGregor, J., Kaiwaka, Tangoio.. .. 700 500 McHardy, Mary Ann, Puketapu (private 1,054 1,329 bag), Napier Mcintosh, A., Putorino .. .. 754 716 McKain Bros., Arapawanui (private bag), 1,440 1,228 Napier McKay Bros, and Scott, Traquair, Putorino 1,802 Nil McKay Bros,, Tangoio .. 879 849

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HAWKE'S BAY SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Hawke's Bay County—continued. McKay, C. S., Mahora South, Hastings .. -— 50 McKeesick and Franklyn, Kahuranaki, Have- 610 1,271 lock North McKinnon, Angus, Arapawanui (private bag), 3,417 3,980 Napier McKinnon, Ian M., Glengarrie (private bag), 4,255 4,445 Napier McKinnon, William, Arapawanui, Napier .. 4,230 3,510 McLachlan, J. W., Airhill Station, Maraeka- 1,698 Nil kaho McLean, Archibald, Greenhill, Hastings .. 5,519 5,920 McLean, Lachlan, Glencoe, Maraekakaho .. 5,500 5,000 McLean, R. D. D., Maraekakaho Station 26,677 24,233 (private bag), Hastings McLeod, D. E., Raupare, Hastings .. — 129 MoLeod, —, Box 135, Hastings .. .. — 1,062 McLeod, F. W., Sherenden, Hastings .. 2,847 Nil McLeod, H., Eaton Road, Hastings .. 511 335 McLernon, P., Karamu, Hastings .. — 550 McMillan, Donald, Section 4, Putorino .. — 525 McNeill, A. C., and Son, Puketitiri .. 1,625 Nil McNeill, A. M., Puketitiri .. .. — 2,262 McNeill, J. A., Greenmeadows .. .. 500 304 McPhee, S., Mason Ridge, Hastings .. 4,912 4,473 McQuilkan, William, Waimarama, Havelock 1,170 1,510 North McRobbie, Helen, Burnside, Te Pohue .. — 458 McRobbie, Ivan William. Hastings .. 600 1,000 McRobbie, William, Burnside, Te Pohue .. 459 Nil McRobbie, I. W., Te Mata, Havelock 970 215 North Meech, William H., Springfield, Taradale .. 2,060 1,980 Meikle, A. W., Crownthorpe, Fernhill .. 690 812 Meinertzhagen, Miss G. E., Hastings .. 9,330 9,990 Menzies, Stephen, Te Kuha, Box 235, Hast- 2,766 2,650 ings Merritt, B. M., Otiphant Road, Hastings .. 810 Nil Merry, G. T., Raukawa, Box 19, Hastings.. 810 609 Miles, G. T., Sherenden, Hastings .. — 1,702 Millar, A. (rural delivery). Napier .. 739 644 Miller, J. A., Pakowhai, Hastings .. — 350 Miller, J. A., and Home (e/o J. A. Miller), — 200 Hastings Miller, T., St. George's Road, Hastings .. 100 Nil Mission Station, Greenmeadows .. .. 2,173 1,835 Mitchell, C. L., Maraekakaho .. .. 1,611 1,500 Mohi, Bob, Waimarama, Hastings .. — 52 Mohi and Pohi te Atahikoia, Box 112, Have- 2,540 2,300 lock North Mollier, Joseph, Wahine, Hastings .. 512 510 Monk, A. G., Pukehou .. .. .. 916 910 Monson, V. (c/o Mrs. Hunter), Otamauri .. 421 460 Moore, W. G. and M. C., Rissington, Napier 1,538 1,481 Morgan, J. H., Bridge Pa, Hastings .. — 152 Moroney, William, Pakipaki .. .. 200 269 Morrison, J. and William, Glenmore (private 2,188 Nil bag), Napier Morrison, J., Burleigh, Greenmeadows .. 64 71 Morrison, James, Glenmore (private bag), — 2,240 Napier Moughan, J., Te Mahanga, Dannevirke .. — 940 Moulder, H. C. (private bag), Napier .. 856 795 Mulcaster, R., Pukahu .. .. .. 36 Nil Mulqueeney, A., Rissington .. .. —. 19 Napier Park Racing Club, Napier .. 43 75 Neilson, W. (Clifton), Haumoana .. 7,539 7,279 Nelson, F. M., Whakamarumaru, Fernhill.. 3,237 3,168 Nelson, O., Mangateretere, Hastings .. 1,720 2,066 Nelson, W. L., Whakamarumaru, Fernhill .. 1,114 1,172 Nestor, Thomas, Taheke, Otane .. .. 7,290 7,185 Nichol, T. H., and Co., Eskdale .. .. 2,326 2,049 Nicoll, Percy George, Napier .. .. 69 40 Nii Puna, Arapawanui, Tangoio .. .. 1,320 2,020 Nilsson, G. W., Davis Street, Hastings .. 1,635 1,705 Nilsson, G. W., Davis Street, Hastings .. — 414 Nilsson, G. W. (Turamoe), Davis Street, 700 199 Hastings Nilsson, G. W., Davis Street, Hastings .. 2,145 2,040 Nimon, Mrs. J. G., Havelock North .. 130 35 Noell, Edward H., Konini, Napier .. 436 462 Norris, George, Dartmoor, Puketapu .. 1,331 1,351 Nugent, Francis, Aopai, Maraekakaho .. 908 Nil O'Dowd, N. A., Taradale .. .. — 15 Oliver, A. H., Awa Awanui (private bag), 801 838 Hastings

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Hawkb's Bay County—continued. O'Neill, J. (Estate of), Mahora .. .. — 1,050 O'Neill, W., Crownthorpe, Fernhill .. 410 781 Ormond, J. !). (Estate of), (o/o Manager, 1,852 1,464 Karamu Farm), Box 24, Hastings Orr, J. S., Rosemont, Puketapu .. .. 2,070 S,701 Orr, Oswald H., Putorino .. .. 844 1,216 Osborne, M., Tangoio .. .. .. 318 325 Paget, M., Homestead, Putorino .. .. 825 710 Palmer Bros., Otakawa, Te Pohue .. 53 85 Palmer, S. M., Okaihai, Havelock North .. 4,389 3,898 Parker, C. J., Ohurukura, Te Pohue .. 5,512 4,540 Parker, J. J. (Estate of), Rissington .. 2,775 1,624 Parker, P. H., Wairunga, Havelock North 1,005 1,069 Parsons, Philip, Meeanee .. .. 562 864 Paterson, Wm. Ray (private bag), Napier.. — 1,536 Patterson, Charles, Tutira .. .. 217 209 Pattullo Bros., Newstead, Napier .. 6,200 6,000 Pattullo Bros. (Seafield Property), Newstead, 470 Nil Napier Pedersen, Rasmus, Fernhill .. .. 322 177 Pepper, T. S., Tangoio .. .. .. 875 800 Percival, T. S., Mahora, Box 278, Hastings 491 523 Percival, T. S. (Tunanui Property), Box 278, 2,554 1,865 Hastings Perry, Mrs. M. A., Box 42, Napier .. 2,470 Nil Petera Rapihana, Hawaikirangi, Opapa .. 154 154 Phillips, M. R., Havelock North .. .. — 798 Pickering, Frederick E., Greenfields, P.O. 1,300 1,067 Box 47, Napier Pimley, F., Mahora, Hastings .. .. 113 138 Porter, A. E., Putorino .. .. 538 726 Porter, Samuel (Kaiwaka), Eskdale .. 1,068 932 Potter Bros, and Dibben, Puketitiri .. 2,689 3,023 Potter, W., Fernhill .. .. .. 915 550 Powell, F. A., Pakowhai .. ' — 20 Price, A. J., Puketapu .. .. .. 1,749 1,915 Price, Wilson, and Little, Moana Farm, 2,314 1,371 Puketapu Priest, A. D., Pukehou .. .. .. — 1,485 Priest, D. W., Pukehou.. .. .. 663 600 Priest, E. S., Pukehou .. .. .. 677 657 Priest, G., Pukehou .. .. 1,123 1,155 Proctor, W. H. C. (private bag), Napier .. 950 934 Puddle, Walter, Tangoio .. .. 454 640 Pulford, H. G., West Clive .. .. 115 200 Pulford, Henry, Pine Farm, West Clive .. 400 171 Purves, George, Kaipo Road, Hastings .. 90 Nil Purves, George, Kaipo Road, Hastings .. — 24 Rathie, J. J. and J. W., Clive .. .. 584 302 Raymond, Walter, Havelock North .. 2,012 2,026 Reed, Mrs. Rachael M., Brooklands (private 4,552 4,459 bag), Napier Reid, J. A., Tutira .. .. .. 911 1,013 Renwick, F., Eskdale .. .. .. 766 865 Reynolds, L. J., and Son, Mangatahi, 508 450 Maraekakaho Reynolds, W. H., Raupare, Hastings .. — 100 Richmond and Fernie, Moeangiangi (private 13,327 15,040 bag), Napier Richmond, Mrs. M., Box 160, Hastings .. 2,113 1,379 Richmond, W., Hastings .. .. 8,177 5,967 Riddell, L>. A. and G., Tutira .. .. 304 716 Riddell, William J., Putorino .. .. 950 1,276 Riggir, Dugald John, Maraetotara, Havelock 859 1,121 North Robbie, F. H. (private bag), Napier .. 1,495 1,525 Roberts, E., Haumoana .. .. 199 133 Roberts, T., Bay View .. .. .. 569 676 Robson, Anthony, Buteland, Poukawa .. 1,508 1,045 Robson, Anthony (Longland's Property), 460 370 Poukawa Rofe, F. E., Te Pohue .. .. .. 229 180 Ronayne. D. F., Crownthorpe, Fernhill .. 692 584 Rosvall, M's. E. M., Fernhill .. .. 2,511 2,091 Rosvall, N. L., Fernhill .. .. 1,398 2,244 Rowe, F. E., Te Mahanga, Waipukurau .. 615 529 Ruddenklau, C. and Gardner, Te Pohue .. 5,113 4,589 Rush ton, G., Bay View .. .. 728 762 Russell, A. H., Tunanui, Hastings .. 6,254 6,189 Russell, A. H. (c/o Tom Tait, Manager), 728 610 Twyford, Hastings Russell, H. A., Little Flaxmere, Twyford .. — 35 Russell, George, Mangatahi, Maraekakaho.. — 378 Satterthwaite, Joseph (Anawhenua), Puke- 650 708 titiri

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Hawke's Bay County—continued. Satterthwaite, Joseph, Bushy Park, Puke- 1,262 1,708 titiri SchaefFer, H. L., Eskdale .. .. 1,703 1,548 Schultze, F. F. M., Pukehou .. .. — 140 Scott, J. M., Tutira. Post-office .. .. 682 660 Sheath, J. H., Hastings Street South, Napier — 104 Sheldon, H. H., Tulilima (private bag), 900 690 Napier Sherwood, Eber, Sherenden, Box 315, 572 306 Hastings Shield, Horace L., Waiwhenua, Hastings .. 7,427 7,720 Shrimpton, W., Matapiro, Fernhill .. 14,800 13,485 Shuker, W. H., Sherenden, Hastings .. 765 940 Sigvertson, C. A., Tangoio .. .. 800 807 Simcox, Miss —, Puketitiri .. 1,704 1,537 Simcox, Mrs., Braehead, Puketitiri .. 532 603 Simmons, F. A., Glenora, Kereru, Hastings 206 52 Simmons, George Randolph, Kereru, Hastings 242 204 Simmons, Henry E., Maraekakaho .. 1,115 1,288 Simpson, A. G., Rissington . . .. — 582 Simson, H. I., No. 1 Seapoint Road, Napier —• 515 Simson, I. L., Kaiwaka, No. 1 Seapoint Road, 816 3,140 Napier Simson, Mrs. A. E., No. 1 Seapoint Road, — 2,635 Napier Sinclair, A., Lyndhurst Road, Hastings .. 333 409 Sinclair, William, Mahora, Hastings .. 25 22 Sisson, William Henry, Hastings. . .. 116 160 Small, A. A., Okahu, Hastings . . .. 3,176 3,324 Smith, A. H. C., Whareponga, Napier .. 1,902 1,428 Smith, C. A. (Trustees of), Olrig Station, 7,581 6,758 Hastings Smith, C. C., Whirinaki, Bay View .. 1,802 1,776 Smith, I). ()., P.O. Rural Delivery, Hastings 25 58 Smith, Ebenezer, Box 36, Hastings .. — 67 Smith, F. E., Fork Road, Hastings .. — 118 Smith, H. J., Whanakino Station, Hastings 10,857 9,050 Snelling, Thomas, Kuripapango, Hastings.. 1,770 1,604 Sorensen, J. N. (private bag), Hastings .. 1,991 1,365 South, Thomas, Heretaunga Street, Hastings —• 427 Sowersby, R. and H. E., Hastings .. 939 606 Speers, A., Longlands, Hastings .. .. 716 816 Stairmaice, F. H., Maraekakaho .. .. — 569 Stafford, S. K., Bay View .. .. 326 283 Stanton, J., Crownthorpe, Fernhill . . 702 629 Staples, W. H., Kanuka (private bag), Napier 6,280 6,560 Stead, A. G., Puketapu .. .. 2,050 1,030 Stead, W. G., Flaxmere, Hastings .. 2,668 1,500 Stead, W. G., " Ridgemount " (private bag), 6,200 7,183" Napier Stead, W. G., Te Pohue, Hastings .. 1,945 1,539 Stevenson, G. S., Havelock Road, Havelock — 61 North Stewart, D. D., Tutira .. .. .. 994 1,142 Stewart, D. H. (private bag), Havelock 7,088 6,947 North Stewart, Mrs. Sara (c/o Hoadley, Son, and 1,284 1,097 Stewart, Hastings) Stothart, J. G., Eskmount (private bag), 357 Nil Napier Stothart, Robert (private bag), Napier .. 943 1,360 Strachan, Mrs. May, Umuroimata, Box 254, 178 175 Napier Strachan, W. G., Puketapu .. .. 30 Nil Struthers, A., Claremont, Hastings .. 397 421 Struthers, John, Pukahu .. .. 333 493 Stubbs, F. B., Maraekakaho .. .. 175 178 Stuckey, J. W., Poukawa .. .. 1,214 677 Sullivan Bros., Fernhill .. . . 600 500 Sunderland, R., Te Mata, Havelock North — 219 Sutherland, W. A. D., Maraekakaho .. 1,399 977 Sutton, C. G. R., Bay View .. .. —■ 680 Sutro, E. L., Poukawa .. .. .. 2,160 1,400 Sweeney, E. (Estate of), Te Mahanga, Mahora 203 203 North, Hastings Sweeney, E., Mahora North, Hastings .. 200 113 Symes, A. F., Richmond, Box 230, Hastings 4,905 3,680 Symes, H. J. C., Richmond, Box 230, Hastings 1,950 1,525 Tait, C. M., Glenelg, Maraekakaho .. 3,944 4,193 Tait, J., Bay View, P.O., Napier .. 1,522 1,611 Tait, Thomas, Twyford (rural delivery), — 420 Napier Talbot, J. W., Ngatarawa, Hastings .. 640 657 Talbot, R. E., Ngatarawa, Hastings .. 850 ! 437

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, | 1925. 1926. Hawke's Bay County—continued. I Tamaheni Tangi, Tangi (Mrs, Sam Abraham), 70S 765 Opapa Tankersley, Mrs. L., Maraekakaho .. 520 455 Taranaki te Ua, Ohiti, Fernhill .. .. 6,494 5,678 Tattersall, C. E., Pakowhai .. .. 2,621 .1,926 Taverner, L. G. M., Haumoana .. .. 2,340 1,783 Tawse, Alexander James, Makarama, Wai- 1,947 1,846 marama (private bag), Havelock North Taylor, A. G., Sherenden, Bastings .. 660 762 Taylor, Jack, Havelock North .. .. 275 202 Taylor, R., Maraetotara, Box 45, Havelock 1 ,275 1,371 North Taylor, R. M., 804 Duke Street, Hastings.. — 695 Taylor, Samuel, Sherenden, Fernhill .. — 764 Taylor, W,, Middle Road, Havelock North 380 460 Taylor, W. A. (Patoka), St, George's Road, — 2,040 Napier Te Koau, Limited (c/o Lowe and Hannay), 880 1,214 Box 21, Napier Teneti Ratima, Poukawa .. .. — 784 Teschemaker-Shute, John C. (private bag), 1,809 1,999 Mangatahi, Hastings Thom Bros., Kowhai Palls, Maraetotara, 1,057 1,153 Havelock North Thomas, Miki, and Morehu Turoa, Waima- 2,331 2,320 rama Thompson, James, Mangateretere, Havelock 366 Nil North Thompson, J. H, and G., Mangateretere, — 251 Havelock North Thompson, Joseph B,, Mahora, Hastings .. 132 260 Thompson, T. J. and Sons, Hastings .. 1,170 982 Thompson, T. J, and Sons, Tarui, Havelock 2,900 2,875 North Thompson, W. P. (Estate of), 407 N. Nelson 1,807 1,512 Street, Hastings Thomson, J. A,, Patoka .. .. 920 1,002 Timitu Towhare, Waimarama .. .. 187 182 Tolley, H., and Son, Fernhill .. 1,068 915 Tombleson, T. (private bag), Hastings .. 592 610 Tong, E. C,, Puketapu .. .. .. 190 120 Tong, E.G., Puketapu .. .. .. — 250 Toxward, G. R,, Maraetotara, Hastings .. — 1,466 Trent, H. A,, Te Hau, Patoka .. .. 1,042 1,061 Tresedor, G. H,, Crownthorpe, Hastings .. 547 473 Trotter, R„ A., Tollemache Road, Hastings —- 6 Tucker, Mrs. Maria, " Connage " (private 535 684 bag), Otamauri, Hastings Tui Ratima, Poukawa .. .. .. 1,422 Nil Turley, James P., Pukehou .. .. 1,255 1,181 Turnbull, H, A. D., Wharekoa (private bag), 850 862 Napier Turnbull, J. P., Kaiwaka (private bag), 1,806 2,059 Napier Turnbull, R. M,, Kereru Station, Kereru, 8,468 8,242 Hastings Turner, J. E,, Puketitiri .. .. 142 175 Turner, W,, Puketitiri .. .. .. 2,750 2,761 Tweedie Bros., Raupere, Hastings .. ■—• 102 Twigg, F, C., Roslyn Road, Napier .. 4,016 3,760 Van Asch, A., Frederick Street, Hastings . . 1,146 2,660 Van Asch, W,, Craggy Range, Havelock 7,188 7,024 North Vance, Mm. L. J,, Havelock North .. 43 71 Vautier and Hewitt (private bag), Hastings 6,296 6,612 Vyner, S. A., Box 21, Hastings .. .. 404 663 Waata, Thomas Ratima, Tangoio .. 226 610 Wade, Arthur, Heretaunga Street, Hastings 300 Nil Wake, A. E., Box 338, Hastings .. 99 25 Wake, B., Ngatarawa, Box 338, Hastings .. 260 32 Walden, John, Mangaroa, P.O., Hastings .. 798 627 Walker, Dugald, Maraekakaho .. .. 1,700 1,650 Walker, James (Trustees), Patoka .. 2,007 1,954 Walker, Malcolm (Estate of), Otakuao, 900 930 Maraekakaho Wall, Herbert A,, Waimarama, Havelock 1,137 1,107 North Wall, William G., Milne's Hill, Fernhill .. 509 Nil Wall, William J,, Hastings .. - .. 560 868 Wallace, Neil, Willow Bank, Eskdale .. 976 805 Walters, W. H„ Clive .. .. .. — 43 Wanklyn, A. M. G., Tangoio .. .. 878 824 Ward, A. J,, Box 245, Hastings .. .. 148 Nil I Warren, G. W,, Mahora South, Hastings — 162

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HAWKE'S BAY SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on April 80,1 April 30, 1925. 1926. Hawks's Bay County—continued. Wattie, W, J., Hastings •• .. 90 50 Weaver, L. W„, Bay View .. .. 742 Nil Webb, Walter, Hastings .. .. —• 30 Wellwood, James T,, Box 221, Hastings .. 4,658 2,601 Wellwood, Mrs. May, Raurika, Hastings .. 200 58 Wellwood, R, A., Hastings .. .. 626 352 Wellwood, W, F. (private bag), Hastings .. 3,281 3,893 Wenley, J. A. S., Havelock North .. 917 845 White, Colin Kinross, Puketio, Opapa •• 1,535 1,384 White, F. C., Havelock North .. ,. — 310 White, K. C„, Te Mahanga, Poukawa .. 767 645 White, R. R., Kaiwaka, Napier .. .. 919 951 White, W. Kinross, Box 80, Napier ... 2,437 1,617 White, W. Kinross, Waikareaoa, Opapa .. 5,977 4,842 Whitehead, A. T., Tangoio .. .. 900 1,006 Whittle, E. W., Bay View .. .. — 800 Whyte, A, W., Crownthorpe (private bag), 609 617 Hastings Whyte, B., Tangoio .. .. .. 1,081 1,120 Whyte, W. A., Parinui, Kereru (privatebag), 902 796 Hastings Wilkes, John, Longlands, Hastings P.O. .. — 212 Wilkie, A. R., Tutira .. .. .. 579 883 Wilkie, F. K, Kohere, Napier . . . . 768 973 Williams, A. G,, Rissington . . .. 892 665 Williams, B. E. (private bag), Napier .. 869 723 Williamson, G. MeG., Bay View .. .. 445 400 Wilson, David, Awanui, Havelock North .. 2,000 2,000 Wilson, H. F., Tutira . . .. .. 600 990 Wilson, W, S., Mangatahi, Maraekakaho .. 628 Nil Winter, J. H., Tutira .. .. .. 930 574 Winter, Mrs., sen., Tutira .. — 124 Wright, P. L., Apley Station, Puketapu .. 5,539 3,893 Young, George Henry, Black Stag, Tutira, 2,032 2,121 Napier Young, J. A. (rural delivery), Haumoana .. 194 163 Young, J. T., Tutira, Napier .. .. 636 698 Yule, D. C., Haumoana.. .. .. 3,662 2,085 1224077 1200622 WA1PAWA COUNTY. (In Napier Subdivision). Adams, W. C., Ongaonga .. .. 35 28 Addis, F. C., Tikokino, Waipara .. ., — 199 Addis, F. J., Waipawa .. .. .. 1,068 744 Addis, T. H„ Tikokino .. .. .. 600 776 Addis, W., Waipawa .. .. .. 924 612 A'Deane, Mrs. J. B., Ashcott, Takapau .. 4,794 5,055 Adrian, L. A. and F. W., Tikokino, Waipawa 958 Nil Aikman, James, Mount Pleasant. Blackburn 663 708 Aitken, W. G. (private bag), Waipawa . . 745 391 Alder, C. W., Riverhill, Hinerua .. .. 2,534 2,220 Alder, Samuel John, Hinerua .. .. 627 568 Aldrich, A. S., Takapau .. .. 4,162 4,160 Aldrich, Mrs. S. M., Takapau .. .. 1,306 1,213 Anderson, Johannes A., Matipe, Ongaonga 584 449 Arnold, P. A., Ongaonga .. .. 581 616 Austin, Henry James, Tikokino .. .. 174 152 Bainbridge, G. W., Otane .. .. 732 619 Bainbridge, H. L., Otane .. .. 692 648 Baines, H. O., Box 13, Ormondville .. 243 200 Baird, Mrs. Isabella, Argyll, Tikokino .. 756 424 Balfour, T., Takapau .. .. .. 374 430 Barlow, A. J. H. (private bag), Ongaonga.. 1,430 1,630 Barlow, H. J., Wakarara .. .. 460 500 Bayliss, A. E., Kopua .. .. .. 497 560 Bayliss, D. J., Hatuma .. .. .. — 1,869 Beaohen, J. P., Brookside, Ongaonga .. 1,396 1,372 Beattie, Mrs. A. S. (Wakarara Property), 379 638 Tikokino Bergersen, Anders, Ashley-Clinton .. 1,218 514 Bergersen, J. E., Makaretu .. .. 404 304 Bibby, J. W., Lunsdale, Ongaonga .. 1,664 2,300 Bibby, John, Totaranui, Ongaonga .. 3,460 2,744 Blake, J. A., Ruataniwha, Waipawa .. 82 84 Blundell, J. L., Mananui, Otane .. . . 1,323 400 Boyle, R. R., Tawa Park, Ashley-Clinton .. 1,053 1,049 Bradley, E. C., Ongaonga .. .. 1,060 820 Brassington, L. A., Tikokino .. .. — 20 Brewer, E. H. and H. N., " Ratanui," Taka- 1,314 890 pau Bridge and Easther, Wakarara .. .. 1,127 1,055

No. of Sheep on A pril 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Waipawa County—continued. Bridge, H. W., Ruataniwha .. .. 951 012 Britten, John (Estate of) Waipawa .. 743 723 Bromell, G. J., Ongaonga .. .. 478 557 Brown, R. J., Tikokino .. .. 125 320 Buchanan, H. W. S. H., Carbury, Ongaonga 1,950 2,800 Buchanan, J. J. (Estate of), Fairstream, 804 806 Tikokino Buchanan, J. J. (Estate of), (c/o M. H.A. 196 Nil Buchanan), Glenross, Tikokino Buchanan, M. A. (Miss), Glenross (private — 244 bag), Waipawa Bullock Bros., Tikokino . . .. 860 976 Burkin, G. (Springhill Property), Wakarara — 268 Burkin, George, jun., Progress Farm, Waka- 199 292 rara Bussell. H. J., The Apex, Takapau .. 218 153 Butler, K. and M., Box 3, Waipawa .. 778 598 Butler, J. D., Tikokino .. .. .. — 2,091 Butler, Miss M., Waipawa .. .. 390 465 Butler, Thomas, and Sons, Tralee, Tiko- 3,686 894 kino Cad well, J., Ongaonga .. . . .. — 464 Cameron, A. J., Ashcott Estate, Takapau .. 2,330 2,463 Campbell, D., Tikokino .. .. .. ■— 34 Carlyon, A. M. S. G., Gwavas, Tikokino .. 11,120 10,628 Carman, Mrs. A. C., Takapau .. .. 226 247 Carrol, M. J., Ruataniwha .. .. — 74 Carson, John, Forest House, Wakarara .. 1,931 2,377 Chalmers, W., Tikokino .. .. .. 944 815 Charters, J., Ongaonga .. .. .. 487 Nil Charters, W., Ongaonga .. ., — 465 Chesterman, Chas., Tikokino .. .. — 1,371 Clark, William, Kia Ora, Argyll East .. 2,000 1,600 Clayton, T. H., Otawhao, Takapau .. — 391 Cochrane, David, Braeburn, Ruataniwha .. 283 484 Coles, E. W., Ongaonga.. .. .. 611 874 Coles, W. E., and Son, Springhill, Ongaonga 511 392 Collin Bros., Ashley-Clinton .. .. 1,699 1,736 Condrick, T., Tikokino . . .. . . 796 712 Cook, A. R., Ashley-Clinton . . .. 865 601 Cook, A. W., Ashley-Clinton .. .. 3,225 2,477 Cook, Charles, Pine Grove, Ashley-Clinton 314 335 Cook, W. B., Makaretu .. .. .. 33 40 Cossar, George, Ruataniwha .. ,. — 25 Cradock, H. J., Springhill, Ongaonga .. 504 Nil Craig and Brandon, Waipukurau .. 1,200 725 Craig, William John, Box 2, Takapau .. 900 563 Cram, J. M., Mellor, Ongaonga .. .. 145 125 Crump, G. P., Ashley-Clinton .. .. — 162 Cullen, D., Takapau .. .. .. 746 Nil Cunningham, Gordon, Otawhao, Takapau .. — 248 Cuthbertson, Wm., Takapau .. .. — 312 Dampney, C. T., Ngahere, Takapau .. 674 498 Davey, R., Waipukurau . . .. 911 981 Davey, W. H., Lindsay, Waipukurau .. 862 804 Davies, G. R., Kopua . . .. .. 308 334 Davies, Rees, Kopua .. .. .. 786 701 Davies, W. H., Kopua .. .. .. 286 320 de Stacpoole, F., Box 92, Takapau .. 316 568 Donald Bros. (Greendale Property), Wai- 578 380 pukurau Donghi, Charles W., Waipawa .. .. 153 51 Douglas, J. McL., Wakarara .. . . 723 709 Durham, Mrs. Caroline E., Ashley-Clinton .. 20 20 Eddy, D., Atherstone, Tikokino .. .. 1,296 1,000 Edgar, A., Waipukurau.. .. .. — 69 Ellingham Bros, (c/o James M. Ellingham), 1,368 1,382 Bywell, Ormondville Elliot, George, Box 39, Hastings .. .. 1,343 870 Ellis, J., Kopua .. .. .. 750 820 Ellison, Edwin Herbert, Mangatewai, Taka- 416 345 pau Ellison, Edwin H., Sylvania, Takapau .. 533 400 Faulkner, J. J., Silverstream, Otane .. 2,462 2,380 Fletcher, George and William, Pendle Hill, 1,529 891 Ongaonga Fletcher, H., Springhill, Ongaonga .. 580 545 Fletcher, S. J., Ongaonga .. ., 375 653 Foley, A., Takapau . . .. .. 314 330 Fowlds, W. C., Wakarara .. .. 925 1,190 Frankish, Henry, Box 29, Takapau .. 469 542 Franklin, F., Box 6, Tikokino .. .. 1,082 1,218 pranklin and Peacock, Otane .. .. 105 Nil raser, R. A., Takapau .. .. 1,103 965

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HAWKE'S BAY SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Waipawa County—continued. Frederickson Bros., Rawhiti, Takapau .. 1,539 1,552 Freemantle, A. E., Belle View, Box 43, 228 214 Ongaonga Freemantle, W. C. and G. W., The Willows, 405 374 Ongaonga Freemantle, W. C. and G. W., Longview, 392 342 Ongaonga Fulton, F. J. A., Mangatai, Otane .. — 2,652 Gilhooly, H., Tikokino, Waipara .. .. — 926 Glenny, R. G. L., Waipawa .. .. 880 502 Goulter, E. G., and Co., Tupiko, Takapau. . 1,702 1,284 Gower, B. (Administrators, estate of), Otane 1,956 Nil Gower Bros., and Co., Takapau .. .. — 942 Graham, H. R., Takapau .. .. 475 314 Gray, Benjamin, Seotston, Ruataniwha .. 2,180 1,653 Gray, Upsall, sen., Lindsay, Waipawa .. 832 868 Gray, W., Waipawa .. .. .. 862 912 Greenland, E. A., Otawhao, Takapau . . — 135 Greenwood, Martin, Omakere .. .. 6,916 Nil Griffen, W. F., Hatuma .... 712 533 Haldane, J. R., Ongaonga .. .. 711 658 Hamilton, J. B., Argyll, Waipawa .. | 1,143 1,340 Hamilton, Mrs. C. A. (rural delivery), Wai- j 194 Nil pawa Hamilton, W. B. (rural delivery), Waipawa 429 541 Harding, J. W., Mount Vernon, Waipukurau 2,806 2,870 Hardy, H. D., Roydon, Blackburn .. 3,383 2,892 Harker, L. G. (c/o H.B. Farmers), Waipu- 1,240 1,093 kurau Harley, R. E., Ashley-Clinton .. .. 1,368 Nil Harris, O. G. and C., Ongaonga .. .. 62 66 Harrison, W. C., Turamoe, Hastings .. 1,565 2,395 Hastie, W, M., Ongaonga .. .. 90 111 Hennah, John, Hastings .. .. 1,156 Nil Herbert and Mulvany, Lime Terrace, Maka- — 2,037 retu Hewitt, F. (Washpool Property), Waipukurau 1,718 1,364 Hewitt, Frederick, Willow Flat, Waipukurau 44 708 Heyward, H. M., Takapau .. .. — 525 Hiekey, Mrs. C. J.(Wakarara Property), Otane — 610 Hickey, Mrs. Catherine J., Otane .. 205 155 Hickey, P. H., Homebush, Wakarara .. 435 Nil Hildreth, P., South Makaretu .. .. — 720 Hobson, William, Te Matau, Takapau .. 3,362 3,877 Hodd, Arthur,' Tikokino .. .. 628 717 Hodd, A. S., Sunridge, Tikokino .. .. — 718 Holden Bros., Springvale, Tikokino .. 4,600 4,371 Holden, Dalby J., Box 12, Makotuku .. 2,032 1,866 Horner, V. T. L., Takapau .. .. 517 415 Howse, D., Ashley-Clinton .. .. 1,649 Hudson, William E., Loch Inver, Otane .. 1,330 1,403 Hull, Samuel, Ongaonga .. .. 23 14 Hutana Ihaia, Waipawa .. .. 756 1,305 Hutt, A. A., Ongaonga .. .. .. 10 406 Inglis, A. J., Ongaonga . . .. .. 3,342 2,502 Ingram, W. E., Tikokino .. .. 350 294 Ireland, Benjamin, Broken Hill, Blackburn 159 160 Ireland, George, Mossvale, Tikokino .. 199 Nil Jack, Mrs. Jessie T., Violet Brae, Makaretu 66- 55 Jackson, W., Kainga Pai, Takapau .. 1,991 2,255 Jameson, N. R., Ongaonga .. .. 519 630 Jameson, George, Aomarama, Maraekakaho 3,829 Nil Jamieson, G., Waipukurau .. .. 667 889 Jensen, A. R., Makaretu, Takapau .. 410 604 Jensen, J. P., Ashley-Clinton .. .. 39 83 Jensen, Mrs. K. M., Makaretu .. .. — 76 Johansen, O. W., Makaretu .. .. 446 448 Johansen, Paul, Fern Flat, Makaretu .. 203 203 Johnson, N., Ongaonga .. .. 478 353 Johnston, Sydney (Estate of), c/o Manager, 8,621 8,145 Orua Wharo, Takapau Johnstone, Peter, Wakarara .. .. 430 Nil Jones, H., Havelock Road, Hastings .. 684 960 Jull, A. E., Marakeke, Takapau .. .. — 903 Kay, H. P., Ongaonga .. .. .. 1,209 1,260 Kay, U. M., Ongaonga .. .. .. 865 868 Keegan, M. C., Takapau .. .. — 802 Kelly and Houston, Evertree Station, Tiko- 3,990 4,035 kino Kendall, J. L., Wakarara .. .. — 578 Kerr, J. A., Dalesbrook, Waipawa .. 208 139 Kibblewhite, A. W., Hatuma .. .. 361 360 King, Walter, Waipukurau .. .. — 41 Kirk, William, Takapau .. .. 511 449

No. of Sheep on April 30,1 April 30, 1925. 1926. Waipawa County—continued. Kittow Bros., Pine Grove, Waipawa .. 814 714 Knapp, J. E., Makakai, Tikokino .. 1,426 1,250 Knight, A., Otane .. .. .. 2,160 1,986 Knight, George V., Ongaonga .. .. 327 423 ] Law, Mrs. Barbara (private bag), Waipawa 849 762 Leach, William, Ongaonga .. .. 468 420 Le Lievre, A. O., Takapau .. .. 212 350 Lewis, C., Box 47, Waipukurau .. .. 151 239 Lewis, C. L. (rural delivery), Otane .. 1,030 1,016 Limpus, C. W. (Estate of), Box 16, Wai- 1,732 1,822 pukurau Limpus, H. J., Waipukurau .. .. 1,693 1,931 Lindsay, J., Wakarara .. .. .. 2,272 2,433 Lindsay, R. E., Lime Terrace, Makaretu .. 2,296 Nil Little Bros., Annandale, Argyll East .. 1,769 1,714 Livingston, Guy, Wairere, Takapau .. 2,242 2,180 Lory, Richard, The Terrace, Otane .. 75 107 Lowes, J. P., Tangarewa, Takapau .. ] ,905 1,830 Loye, W. G., Mount Hope, Ashley-Clinton 275 262 Lucas, F. G., Hinerua .. .. .. 702 667 Lucas, Mrs. Ellen, Hinerua .. .. 1,149 502 Maodonald, Duncan, Ongaonga .. .. 763 864 MacFarlane, Duncan, Ongaonga .. .. 3,417 2,616 Mackay, H. R., Otawhao, Takapau .. — 21 Mackay, Malcolm, Ashley-Clinton .. — 372 Mackie, Alexander, Forest Gate, Ongaonga 1,497 1,351 Magnusseh, P., Tikokino .. .. — 160 Malcolm, A. L., Ruataniwlia .. .. —• 123 Manson, A. (rural delivery), Otane .. 1,012 1,071 Marshall, D. C., Tikokino .. .. 3,100 3,876 Masters, J. E., Ongaonga .. .. 1,002 1,007 Matheson, Joseph, Loddon Valley, Tikokino 1,277 1,223 Matthews, R., Tikokino .. .. 4,590 4,089 Matthews, R., Wakarara .. .. 5,706 5,935 Maulder, W., Lindsay, Waipawa .. .. 530 455 Maulder, William, Melbourne Valley, Wai- 491 380 pawa McCarten, J., Otane .. .. .. 2,745 2,395 McCool, John, " Wai-iti," Waipawa .. 792 Nil McColl, Mrs. M. C., Patanga, Otane .. 480 567 McDonald, Ronald, Otane .. .. 2,221 2,133 McDonnell, M., Hatuma .. .. 608 538 McGregor, Donald Lindsay, Waipawa .. —• 300 McKay, Lachlin, Allandale, Waipawa .. 1,867 1,260 McLean, D., Takapau .. .. .. 645 572 McLeod, D., Waipukurau .. .. 1,231 892 McLeod, Donald, Glenbrae, Ormondville .. 916 827 McLeod, Mrs. J. C., Woodside, Ongaonga .. 2,092 2,005 McLeod, Mrs. M. J., and R. G., Argyll, Wai- 671 873 pawa McNeice, Samuel, Maraekakaho .. .. 1,924 2,292 McNeil, Hector, Wakarara . . .. 350 400 McRoberts, H. T., Springvale, Waipukurau 899 808 McSporran, D., Takapau .. .. 387 320 Meredith, R, Ruataniwha .. .. 1,810 1,836 Merritt Bros., Argyll East (rural), Otane .. 1,427 1,461 Miles, C., Ashley-Clinton .. .. — 55 Miles, C. G., Ashley-Clinton .. .. 248 232 Millett, R. H., Ongaonga .. .. 284 331 Milne, A. D., Ashley-Clinton .. .. •—- 1,330 Mitchell, William, Ruataniwha .. .. 30 8 Moorcock, G., Tikokino.. .. .. 185 225 Moore, A., Pukehou . . .. .. 217 401 Moorehead, Thomas, Willowbrook, Tikokino 1,807 1,400 Moran, John, Ongaonga .. .. 350 606 Morrison Bros., Logan Braes, Makaretu .. 3,630 1,580 Morrison, T. H. and A., Ongaonga .. 1,211 2,320 Morton, W. G., Takapau .. .. 2,025 1,909 Moulder, W. J., Waratah, Ongaonga .. 603 755 Muir, Walter, Mangatahi, Argyll East .. 1,125 1,064 Mullinder, H. A., Norsewood .. .. — 18 Murchison, John W., Waipukurau .. — 90 Nathan, C. J., Tikokino .. .. 635 700 Neilson, N., Buataniwha .. .. —■ 409 Nelson, C. 0., Burnside, Takapau .. 1,385 1,394 Nelson, Neal R., Burnside, Takapau .. 625 474 Nicoll, J. H., Wakarara.. .. .. 442 326 Nitschke, J. G., Argyll, Otane .. .. 1,300 1,284 Nuttall, E., Terawini, Otane .. .. 3,338 3,597 Oakenfull, Edward, Tikokino .. .. 2,120 1,222 Oakley, W. R., Takapau .. .. 619 692 O'Brien, Patrick, Otawhao, Takapau .. — 10 O'Callaghan, M., Takapau .. .. 861 820 O'Rourke, Thomas, Argyll, Tikokino .. 1,050 936

El.—23b.

HAWKE'S BAY SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Waipawa County—continued. Paget, A. E., Takapau .. .. .. 1,280 1,209 Parker, A. J., Ongaonga . • .. 765 1,059 Pattison, Mrs. D. L., The Brow, Waipawa 2,072 1,887 Paulsen, Matthias (Estate of), Brookwood, 6,103 6,209 Takapau Paulsen, Matthias (Estate of), Silverstream, 1,900 2,061 Takapau Pearson, H. L., Elsthorpe . . . . 1,265 1,010 Pearson, H. L., Kereru (private bag), Hast- 1,600 2,020 ings Pedersen, Viggo, Ashley-Clinton .. .. 400 480 Pepper, John, Elsthorpe .. .. 35 29 Pettit, William C., Merryvale, Ongaonga .. 820 964 Phillipson and Janett, Takapau .. .. 847 Nil Pohio, W., Linburn, Waipawa .. • • 708 861 Poulton, E. T., Kopua .. .. .. — 722 Power, Thomas, Takapau .. .. 1,100 1,014 Prescott, Mrs. R. J., Kopua .. ■. 1,871 1,615 Rathbone, E. G., Glenaloon, Tikokino .. 1,562 1,114 Rathbone, Herbert Melville, Abbotsford, 2,884 2,670 Waipawa Rathbone, W., Waipawa .. •• 3,735 3,349 ' Reeves, Mrs. Beatrice M., Otaraia Farm, 400 409 Hinerua, Ongaonga Riddel], A., Waipukurau Property, Mangate- 1,751 ] ,540 wai, Takapau Robb, H. P., Ongaonga. ■ • • • • 300 200 Robottom, A., Otane .. .. .. 1,598 1,373 Rood, Arthur, Ongaonga • • •. 773 945 Rose, John, Lindsay Settlement, Waipawa 541 455 (rural delivery) Rosvall, A., Fairview, Makaretu .. .. 537 508 Rosvall, August, Highhill, Makaretu .. 61 51 Rosvall, C., Makaretu .. .. .. 100 100 Russell, J., Ongaonga .. .. .. 995 1,049 Rutherford, J. T., Otane .. .. 1,268 1,818 Sabin, C. S., Ongaonga .. .. .. 464 353 Saunders, P., Takapau .. .. . • 880 590 Sebley, H. W., Tikokino .. .. j 1,394 1,100 Severinsen Bros., Makaretu .. .. 1,880 1,830 Severinsen, F., Ashley-Clinton .. .. 730 671 Severinsen, John, Ashley-Clinton .. 2,328 2,757 Severinsen, Martin, Arandale, Makaretu .. 1,595 1,320 Severinsen, Walter (rural delivery), Waipawa 679 810 Sharp, T. W., Argyll, Otane .. .. 722 598 Shrimpton, W., Taumahapu Station, Tiko- 2,485 2,526 kino Simmons, E. J., Springhill, Ongaonga .. — 545 Simmons, William H., Taumumu, Waipawa 1,373 1,110 Smedley Estate (R. Douglas, Manager), 7,787 7,506 Tikokino Smith, Charles, Dun Lee, Takapau .. 1,096 1,087 Smith, F. S., Otane .. .. .. 2,200 2,000 Smith, W. J. (rural delivery), Takapau , .. 600 742 Speedy, H. A., Te Tunawa, Takapau .. 6,320 6,315 Speedy, Mrs. H., Papa wai, Takapau .. 6,320 1,940 Standidge, John Charles, Fairfield, Ongaonga 1,219 1,150 Steinberg, J. D., Taupata Park, Makaretu 413 406 Stephenson, J., Argyll, Waipawa .. 979 956 Stevens, S. F., Takapau .. .. 320 285 Stewart, H. N., Glenselwyn, Tikokino .. 3,930 2,125 St. Hill, C. H., Punawai, Takapau .. 115 107 Stokes, Samuel, Sunny Flat, Tikokino .. 449 333 Stubbs, Ernest Francis, Burnside, Takapau 2,050 1,870 Sullivan, Mrs. Ellen, Ruataniwha, Waipawa 418 331 Taylor, A. E., Ongaonga .. .. 1,277 1,430 Tennent, H. C., Park Hill, Takapau .. 542 507 Thompson, F. A., Fairview, Takapau .. 362 304 Thompson, J. R., Ruakatahi, Norsewood .. 502 566 Thomsen, Johannes, Silver Creek, Makaretu 388 391 Thomsen, John, Takapau .. .. 909 794 Thomsen, John, Takapau .. .. 1,098 946 Thomsen, W., Ashley-Clinton .. .. 300 163 Thomson, C. and F., Ashley-Clinton .. 1,100 1,100 Thomson, E. H., Waipunga, Takapau .. 1,641 1,583 Thomson, E. H., Wattle Grove, Takapau .. 370 241 Thomson, W. J., Eastlea, Takapau .. 1,290 1,235 Tiffen, H. M., Kopua .. .. .. 2,227 2,662 Tilley, C. N. M., Takapau .. .. 624 684 Timmins, Fred, Ongaonga .. .. 208 216 Tipene, Wilson, Waipawa .. .. — 40 Tobin, J. P., Takapau .. .. .. 583 305 Turfrey, Edwin, Wakarara .. .. 490 607 Turfrey, John Thomas, Ongaonga .. 319 I 226

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Waipawa County—continued. Twentyman, G. R. W., Takapau.. .. 135 224 Twist, Charles, Marakeke, Greenmeadows .. 692 805 Vesty, J., Tikokino .. .. .. 160 195 Waldin, W. N., Makaretu .. .. 2,143 1,099 Waldrom, E., Waipawa.. .. .. 709 584 Waldrom, Jonathan, Wattle Grove, Onga- 634 778 onga Walker, A. J. T., Waipara .. .. —- 900 Walker, J., Waipawa •• .. 1,476 1,120 Walker, W., Mataweka, Waipawa .. 1,217 810 Walsh, F. W, Takapau.. .. .. 348 377 Walters, Joseph (private bag), Ongaonga .. 599 528 Wathan, Evan (c/o Post-office), Tikokino .. 818 800 Watkins, I). M., Ashley-Clinton .. .. 286 232 Watkins, J. W. (rural delivery), Takapau .. 2,206 1,988 White, E. R., Tara, Takapau .. .. 1,431 1,222 White, Hugh W., Sherwood, Takapau .. 3,000 2,750 White, W. B. (Brookfield Property), Takapau 1,895 1,559 White, William, and Sons, Glenora, Takapau 761 737 Wilson, Ernest, Belle View, Ongaonga .. 1,780 ] ,865 Wilson, Mrs. F. C., Box 42, Takapau .. 609 609 ' Wilson, William, Waimona, Box 6, Wai- I 781 560 pukurau Witherow, Frederick J., Box 35, Waipawa.. 1,962 1,950 Wood, Walter John, Homewood, Waipawa 1,112 1,165 Worsnop, Edward, Osborne Farm, Waka- 344 279 rara Worsnop, H., Springhill, Ongaonga .. 901 1,085 Worsnop, H. E. and E., Ongaonga .. 915 1,094 399,645 378,864 WA1PUKURAU COUNTY (In Napier Subdivision). Allan, R. S., Hatuma .. .. .. 28 27 Bayliss, Alfred H., Hatuma .. .. 790 761 Bayliss, Daniel James, Rosewood, Hatuma 1,436 1,088 Bird, J., Innisolare, Waipukurau.. .. 980 931 Bishop, L. W., Waipukurau .. .. 1,370 902 Chalmers, Charles, Glengorin, Waipukurau ! 1,252 1,161 Collins, M. H., Hatuma.. .. .. 444 462 Cook, Arthur F., Moerangi, Waipukurau .. ; 761 767 Cook, L. H. and G. 1). (c/o A. F. Cook, Esq.), j — 916 Waipukurau Coombes, J. W., Hatuma .. .. j 649 506 Culling, Walter (Estate of), Lakeside, Hatuma! 1,500 960 He la Haye, John, Hatuma .. .. j 558 406 He la Haye, Leonard Dean, Hatuma .. | 204 205 Donald, J., Box 111, Waipukurau .. j 3,233 2,927 Dougall, Robert (Estate of), Hatuma .. 1,079 1,143 Edgecombe, Mrs. E. C., Tara, Hatuma, i 1,680 1,935 Waipukurau Edgecombe, W. J. (private bag), Ormond- j 1,145 1,107 ville Edgecombe, W. T., Hatuma .. .. 2,541 2,346 Elliott, A. W., Dundee, Waipukurau .. 3,430 3,297 Elliott, C. W., Waipukurau .. .. j ■ — 1,061 Elliott, E. A. J., Waipukurau .. .. J 2,135 Nil Fleming, William D., Flemington, Hatuma j 2,727 2,874 Fowler, J., Waipukurau .. .. 250 267 Fox, R. P., Hatuma .. .. .. 850 538 Gainsbury, R. G., Waipukurau .. .. j —- 47 Grant, J. A., Hatuma .. .. .. 743 538 Griffin, William Francis, Hatuma .. : 325 318 Groome, L. S., Hatuma.. .. ..II, 324 Nil Guthrie Bros., Hatuma .. .. 1,525 1,925 Haldane, Robert, Waipukurau .. .. I 562 525 Hamilton, W., Hatuma .. .. j 1,324 974 Harley, R. C., Hatuma (rural delivery), ! —■ 1,577 Waipukurau Hobson, Henry, Waitomo, Hatuma .. i 2,327 2,013 Hobson, John, Hatuma.. .. .. 814 814 Hole, H. P., Hatuma •• .. .. 1,405 1,446 Houston, J. F. (Estate of), Arlington, Wai- j 8,221 8,161 pukurau Howard and Co., Hatuma, c/o Box 10, Otane j 2,116 2,416 Janett, Frederick, Hatuma .. .. I 1,411 1,537 Jobbin, M. J., Waipukurau .. .. { — 2,000 Kibblewhite, J. H., Hatuma .. .. 1,156 990 Kirk, David, Glendavon, Hatuma .. 1,113 1,030 Kyle, G. T., Hatuma .. .. .. 206 186 Lawther, John, Hatuma .. .. 377 284 Mackay, Murdoch, Pukewai, Hatuma .. 1,710 1,680

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HAWKE'S BAY SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on ~~~ April 30, April 30, 1825. 1926. Waipukurau County—■continued. Mackay, Roderick, Turakina, Hatuma .. 1,114 1,076 MacLennan, John, Ryelands, Waipukurau. . 2,792 3,120 Main, J. C., Mount Herbert, Waipukurau .. 1,006 1,192 i Martin, H. A., Waipukurau .. .. 2,025 2,587 Matthews, William, Pukeroa, Hatuma .. 1,600 1,453 McCormick, A. L. (Opohata), Hatuma, Wai- 561 615 pukurau McCormick, A. L. (Waituna), Waipukurau 918 965 McNutt, S. E., Waipukurau .. .. 4,758 4,771 McRae, Alexander (Estate of), Hatuma .. 1,166 1,094 McRae, J., Hatuma .. .. .. 1,074 1,286 McRoberts, P. E. (R.M. delivery), Waipuku- 481 593 rau Merriki.i, George E., Hatuma •• .. 691 788 Monekton, L. M., Waipukurau .. .. — 78 Nicholls, J. C., Braeview, Hatuma .. 1 ,175 1,040 Norris, A. N., Waipukurau .. .. 153 260 Peddle, R. P., Waipukurau .. .. 143 159 Pukeora Military Farm (c/o Manager), Wai- 85 89 pukurau Rickey, D. H., Mount Herbert, Ngahuia, 700 650 Waipukurau Riddell, A., Waipukurau .. .. 1,400 1,066 Riddle, P. A., Hatuma .. .. .. 594 435 Robinson, S. A., Hatuma •• .. 1,268 848 Rood, Albert, Holyrood, Box 49, Waipukurau 1,009 1,049 Russell, A. C., Hatuma Homestead, Wai- 2,140 2,320 pukurau Schroder, A. M., Hatuma .. ,. —- 968 Schroder, Charles D. H., Hatuma .. 950 Nil Shand, Alexander, Hatuma .. .. 855 1,006 Shand, Robert Charters, Islington, Hatuma 938 1,001 Sim, J. A., Hatuma .. .. .. 1,474 1,475 Smith, Miss Helen, Keronuke, Hatuma .. 1,580 1,282 Stevens, Henry, Ngawaka Station, Hatuma 5,943 6,149 Stratford Bros., Rotohiwi, Hatuma .. 2,656 2,635 Svensen, Alfred, Waipukurau .. .. 1,454 1,045 Swinburn, John Alfred, Tourere, Hatuma 3,300 4,520 Tansey, M., Newlands, Waipukurau .. 2,036 1,790 Thomson, Marinus, Fairview, Hatuma .. 209 307 Tinkham, A. H., Whetukura, Ormondville 1,087 2,945 Todd, John David, Mount Herbert, Wai- 4,416 4,470 pukurau Turner, J. H., Merton, Hatuma .. .. 732 712 Twist, C. E., Newlands, Greenmeadows . . 381 Nil Waldin, W. R., Hatuma .. .. 553 330 Wall, P. F., Hinerangi, Hatuma .. .. 7,066 6,350 White-Parsons, C., Rosslea, Hatuma .. 1,138 1,400 Williams. J., Hatuma .. .. .. 712 752 Wilson, J., Hatuma .. .. .. 688 669 Wilson, J. G., Netherby, Hatuma .. 1,919 1,513 Woodburn, Matthew, Hatuma .. .. 780 574 Wright, H. T., Woburn, Hatuma .. 154 285 123,575 124,766 PATANGATACOUNTY (In Napier Subdivision). Aitken, Mrs. Jane, Waipawa .. .. 5,225 4,901 Annetts, G. H., Wilder Settlement, Wai- 814 704 pukurau Arapata Topi Te Kuru, Porangahau .. — 1,500 August, J. H., and Son, Patangata .. 2,396 2,270 Barker, J. and J. M. (private bag'), Hastings 2,910 2,614 Barrett and Whelch, Lake Station, Wai- 2,611 Nil pukurau Beachen, George Henry, Elsthorpe .. 1,518 1,615 Bennett, W., Omakere, Waipawa .. 306 345 Bersch, Mrs. M., and Mrs. R. Sunderland, 6,830 6,532 Te Apiti, Otane Bibby and Prentice, Paeroa, Elsthorpe .. 4,448 4,144 Bird, C., Woodlands Farm, Wallingford .. 1,403 1,380 Black, Gavin, Porangahau .. .. 985 1,028 Board, D. F., Porangahau .. .. 2,385 1,846 Boese, J. B., Otane .. .. .. 2,057 1,795 Bond Bros., Weber .. .. .. 2,532 Nil Bremner, W. G., Porangahau .. .. 1,037 1,069 Brodie and Peacock (c/o A. M. Brodie), 4,560 4,780 Hastings Burne, W. I., Porangahau .. .. 1,594 1,696 Burrell, Mrs. Janet A., Omakere .. 544 618 Burt, William Henry, Pourere, Omakere .. 708 799 1

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1920. Patangata County—continued. Butler, Thomas, and Sons, Puropuro, Wai- 5,308 6,079 pawa I Byrne Bros., Waipukurau .. .. 1,624 1,552 Canning, Mrs. Davis, Oakbourne, Waipuku- 8,059 8,495 rau Carter, J. F., Box 22, Otane .. .. 1,329 1,152 Cato, C. H., Ponui, Otane .. .. 3,612 2,629 Cheer, William, Kokatewai, Elsthorpe .. 1,370 1,735 Christie. H. M., Waipukurau .. .. 142 439 Clifton, C. E., Porangahau .. .. 747 783 Cochrane, Allen 8., Porangahau .. .. 1,413 1,560 Collins and Small, Longrange, Omakere .. 2,954 Nil Collins, A. V., Homewood, Box 4, Otane .. 6,881 6,424 Collins, Ernest James, Te Uri, Ormondville 2,224 2,075 Connell, P., Porangahau .. .. 765 801 Cordingly and Board, Porangahau .. 903 1,067 Cosgrove, Mrs. J., Elsthorpe .. .. 204 163 Couper, E. D., Waipuna, Otane .. .. 5,452 4,388 Couper, W. A., jun., Box 11, Otane .. 2,828 1,782 Crampton, William, St. Lawrence, Otane .. 2,077 2,200 Cullwick, J. B., Porangahau .. .. 773 893 Dalby, C., Lake Station, Wanstead .. 2,210 1,845 Dalby, H. G., Whawhakanga, Porangahau.. 3,095 3,150 Davey Bros., Box 119, Waipukurau .. 939 791 Davidson Bros., Porangahau .. .. 1,780 1,919 Davis, Owen O., Gouldhurst, Otane .. 419 297 Deal, G. P., Porangahau .. .. 788 2,620 Deal, W. P., Porangahau .. .. 1,430 Nil Donnelly and Co., Mangaorapa, Porangahau 5,970 4,650 Donnelly, Frank B., Mount Spencer, Wai- 3,703 2,981 pukurau Donnelly, W. H. C., Waipukurau .. 1,921 1,711 Doria, M. L., Porangahau .. .. 173 176 Doria, V. A., Porangahau .. .. 307 406 Douglas, Francis, Elsthorpe .. .. 3,907 3,968 Douglas, J. E., Porangahau .. .. 796 850 Duncan, Gordon, Elsthorpe .. .. 463 477 Duncan, John (Estate of), Linkwood, 1,906 1,956 Elsthorpe Edgecombe, Charles R., Porangahau, 1,270 1,420 Hatuma Edgecombe, Edward E., Porangahau .. 360 Nil Edgecombe, E. E. P. (Whangaehue Pro- 2,844 3,126 perty), Porangahau Edwards, William, Box 39, Otane .. 665 511 Elkington, R., Tamumu, Waipawa .. 48 37 Elliott, E. A. J., Waipukurau .. .. — 1,852 Elliott, C. W., Waipukurau .. .. 1,218 1,802 Elliott, E. S., " Glenelg," Waipukurau .. 257 777 English, H. P., Wanstead .. .. — 726 Eriata Nopera, Wallingford .. .. 2,541 2,163 Evans, Robert (Trustees of VV. G. Evans and 1,820 666 Sarah Annie McKenzie), Homewood, Otane Fernie, W. D. (private bag), Otane .. 9,695 10,559 Fisher, J. M., Herbertville .. .. — 32 Fleming, .J. T. and A. S., Kippo (private 4,676 4,390 bag), Waipawa Fleming, W. G., " Purimu," Wanstead .. 2,037 1,947 Forrest, C. N., Porangahau .. .. — 584 Foulds, A. J., Omakere, Waipawa .. 393 277 Frame, Geo., Porangahau .. .. — 1,170 Gardiner, Thomas, Wimbledon .. .. 6 Nil Gibbin, C. C., Mangarouhi, Waipukurau .. 3,104 2,852 Gilbertson, E. H., Waipawa .. .. 2,175 2,470 Gillespie, T., Omakere, Waipawa.. .. 1,124 1,150 Gilmour, A. (Cathkin Braes and Greenwood 1,461 1,355 Properties), (private bag), Havelock North Gilmour, W., Roto-Hiriwa, Elsthorpe .. 1,091 1,006 Gollan, IX M., Tamumu, Waipawa .. 3,030 2,840 Gollan, D. M., Waiwhero, Waipawa .. 1,250 1,200 Gollan, K. B., Culloden, Waipawa .. 1,066 924 Gollan, Mrs. Charlotte Ann, Wimbledon .. 1,510 1,460 Goodrick, W. R., Otane .. .. 1,079 1,127 Goulding, J. W., Omakere, W r aipawa .. 584 659 Gower, Miss F. A. B., Otane .. .. 748 Nil Green, William, Sea View, Porangahau .. 949 916 Greenwood Bros., Cheviot, Otane .. 2,728 2,390 Greenwood, M. (private bag), Waipukurau — 6,100 Griffiths, Alfred E., Omakere .. .. 773 676 Grosvenor, B., jun. (private bag), Waipuku- 703 803 rau Guerin, M., Wilder Settlement, Waipukurau 1,186 672 Guerin, Michael, Sea View, Herbertville .. 174 123 Hall,William, Racecourse Road,Waipukurau 1,006 1,01Q

H.—2Bb.

HAWKE'S BAY SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1920. Patanoata County—continued. Hardy, G. F., Motonui, Otane .. .. 4,123 3,725 Hawthorn, N. G., Porangahau .. .. 1,327 1,229 Healey, Alfred J. C., Dunrobin, Porangahau 1,269 1,271 Heatley, C. B., Eparaima, Wallingford . . 702 568 Hemi K. Rapaea, Box 24, Porangahau .. 2,174 2,937 Henderson, W., Waipukurau ... .. — 927 Henei Taupe, Porangahau .. .. 1,297 2,194 Herbert, C., Farnham, Wimbledon .. 7,665 7,259 Herbert, W. J., Herbert's Mount, Wimble- 1,334 1,316 don Herrick, E. J., Tautane, Herbertville .. 9,400 9,717 Herrick, F. D., Tautane, Herbertville .. 9,150 9,956 Heta Kani, Mangamaire, Porangahau . . 1,019 803 Hill, H. V., Porangahau .. .. 1,908 2,382 Hinurewa Hutana, Porangahau .. .. 2,485 2,595 Hoani Te Kura, Porangahau .. .. — 1,063 Hokianga Kehoma, Porangahau .. .. 1,630 1,428 Houseman, J. A., " Weldon," Porangahau 580 510 Hudson, J. A., Eparaima East, Wallingford 2,300 2,294 Hunter, E. L. (Trustees of), Porangahau .. —■ 9,233 Hunter, G., Porangahau .. .. 18,235 17,300 Hunter, James L., Porangahau .. .. 9,153 Nil Hunter, P., Porangahau .. .. 10,560 10,712 Hunter, T. Percy, Porangahau .. .. 9.156 9,237 Jackson, F. A., jun., Porangahau .. 853 929 •Jamieson, G. L., Matai Moana, Wallingford 4,011 4,072 Johnston, A., jun., Te Uri, Ormondville .. 1,340 1,620 Johnston, John Goring, Tamumu Station, 14,453 15,269 Waipawa Johnston, William, Porangahau .. .. 640 520 Johnstone, Alexander, Wanstead .. 1,465 1,645 Johnstone, A. M. and R. B., Motuotaraia, 10,231 9,909 Waipukurau Johnstone, Robert, Motoatoria, Wanstead 1,141 1,200 Jones, J. A., Porangahau .. .. 1,424 1,622 Judd, Henry, " Glengowrie," Waipukurau 3,700 3,844 Kenderdine, A. W. (private bag), Kia Ora, 967 Nil Otane Kenderdine, Mrs. Eliza M. (private bag), 1,573 2,448 Kahuru, Otane Kittow Bros., Glentui, Waipawa .. .. 3,646 2,980 Kittow Bros., Greenhills, Waipawa .. 6,090 4.595 Kittow, D., Omakere .. .. .. — 2,330 Lambert, Miss Maria Charlotte, Slough 600 705 Farm, Porangahau Langridge, J. J., Otane .. .. 453 376 Earner, L. H. (c/o L. H. McHardy), Waipawa 3,900 3,958 Latham, J. E., Wallingford, Waipukurau .. — 636 Lethbridge, G., Omakere, Waipawa . . 5,485 4,957 Lincoln, T. F., St. Lawrence, Otane .. 453 329 Linton, S. S., Omakere .. .. . • 400 455 Logan, F. R. (private bag), Waipukurau .. 617 732 Logan, Mrs. Jessie, Otane .. .. 27 82 Logan, Mrs. Katherine, Riverdale, Waipawa 2,548 2,117 Logan, Mrs. Robertina Annie, Waipawa .. 1,115 950 Longley, A. W. S., Wimbledon .. .. 1,570 1,538 MaeOonald, James, Box 27, Waipukurau .. 1,423 1,470 MaeDonald, Miss J., Box 27, Waipukurau.. 2,206 2,247 MacDonald, William, Box 27, Waipukuran 1,980 1,976 Manley, E., Homeleigh, Wanstead .. 658 669 Mawson, T., Te Manuiri, Waipawa .. 3,140 3,099 McAulay, K., Porangahau .. .. 406 376 McAulay, R. S., Rosewood, Elsthorpe .. 1,502 1,520 McCool, John, Patangata, Otane.. .. — 1,691 McGaffin, Andrew, Brooklands, Elsthorpe.. 2,075 2,540 McGaffin, M., Lone Hill, Elsthorpe .. 1,373 1,374 McGreery, R. A., Porangahau .. .. — 482 McHardy, Leslie, Blackhead, Waipawa .. 6,636 5,616 McHardy, P. A., Aramoana, Waipawa .. 11,412 9,213 McICenzie and Co., Te Awa, Waipukurau .. 5,580 6,258 McKenzie, Lachlan, Omakere .. .. 6,857 5,653 McKenzie, R. A., Box 122, Palmerston North 7,310 4.997 McLean Bros., Mount Pleasant, Porangahau 1,727 1,750 McLean, P., Porangahau .. .. 1,061 Nil McLean, Jas. A., Herbertville .. .. 1,103 1,192 McLennan, Ewen, Porangahau .. .. 856 868 MeLeod, D. (Wallingford Property), Waipu- 1,545 1,378 kurau MeLeod, E. N., Wilder Settlement, Poranga- 1,088 978 hau MeLeod, J. S., Hastings .. .. 3,678 1,854 MoLeod, Murdoch, Porangahau .. .. 1,114 Nil MoNutt, James William, Waipukurau .. 4,693 4,257 McNutt, Mrs. M. F. (private bag), Waipuku- 1,542 1,420 rau

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Patangata County—continued. Miller, John, Mungakuri, Otane .. .. 1,375 1,368 Miraka Ratimia, Porangahau .. .. 438 380 Monckton and Wilson, Taungatupara, Wai- 3,527 3,760 pukurau Morgans, T. R., Mount Forrest, Weber .. 1,791 1,135 Moroney and Son, Porangahau .. .. 960 1,169 Mullins, J. (c/o Oakburn Station), Wai- 1,000 714 pukurau Mundell, G., Otane .. .. .. 137 114 Nairn (Estate of), Omakere, Waipawa .. 8,792 9,019 Nairn, John, Manuiri, Waipawa .. .. 8,505 8,661 Nation, E. C., Punawaitai, Waipawa .. 4,009 3,808 Nelson, Charles, Elsthorpe .. .. — 14 Nilsson, B. E. O., Edenham, Otane .. 5,972 5,068 Nilsson, H. V., Edenham Bay, Otane .. 1,997 1,532] Norris, H., Te Kaihi (private bag), Waipawa 550 553 Nutt, Thomas A. W., Wanstead (private — 283 bag), Waipukurau O'Connor, T., Porangahau .. .. 812 1,210 Oliver, G. A., Porangahau .. .. 664 596 O'Reilly, C. J., Porangahau .. .. 1,688 1,817 Ormond, J. D., Wallingford .. .. 12,547 12,845 O'Rourke, P. R., Herbertville .. .. 997 835 Parsons, A. W., Waipukurau .. .. 4,787 3,895 Parsons, Harry, Happy Home, Wallingford 4,001 3,660 Patt-ison, Charles, The Brow, Waipawa .. 3,330 3,441 Peacock, H. R., Waipukurau .. ..' 5,330 5,326 Peeti, Luxford, Wanstead .. .. 7,661 5,058 Pharazyn, H. H., Omakere, Waipawa .. 13,815 12,824 Pikihuia Wereta, Porangahau .. .. 909 ! 671 Pongi Tutaki, Porangahau .. .. — I 2,452 Pope, Mrs. Helen, Wimbledon .. .. 112 130 Price, T. G., Waipawa .. .. .. 3,981 3,520 Priest, J. W., Elsthorpe .. .. 1,170 1,016 Priest, Thomas Bruce H., Havelock North 1,170 1,016 Prussing, T. D., Porangahau .. .. 872 1,058 Rangi Tutaki, Porangahau .. .. 50 100 Rapaea, Joe (Estate of), Kairakau, Otane .. — 852 Redward, I). O., Manawaangiangi, Poranga- 540 612 hau Reid, Mrs. Janet, Otane .. .. 355 j 412 Renall, Nelson, Porangahau .. .. 964 890 Rickey, David H. Y., Ngahuia, Waipukurau 3,007 2,803 Ries, A. M., and Anderson, O., Porangahau — 918 Ritchie, David, Longrange, Waipawa .. —- 2,639 Ross, R. B., Otama, Porangahau .. 2,136 2,122 Ryan, Michael, Hawea, Elsthorpe .. 2,395 2,388 Ryder, F. J., Wanstead.. .. .. 2,517 1,996 Schaeffer, James, Porangahau .. .. 988 1,000 Sciascia, N. J., Porangahau .. .. 1.524 1,122 Scott, Colin, Porangahau .. .. 460 829 Scott, Ian M., Hatuma (rural mail delivery), — 953 Waipukurau Scott, M. M„ Hatuma (rural mail delivery), 2,500 1,783 Waipukurau Sebley, M. H., Waterloo Farm, Omakere .. 528 633 Shadbolt, B., jun. (Waimoana Property), 2,273 2,523 Otane Sid well, R. J., Porangahau .. .. — 172 Sinclair, Anthony, Pine Bush (private bag), 1,914 1,853 Otane Sinclair, J. H., Waterfall, Pine Bush, Otane 491 378 Siteman, T., Wimbledon .. .. 595 757 Siteman, T. A., Porangahau . . .. 613 736 Smith, Harold, Porangahau .. .. 1,048 722 Speedy, D. G., Pipi Bank, Herbertville .. 4,850 4,575 Speedy, G. (Estate of), Woodbank, Herbert- 6,711 6,450 ville Speedy, H. A. and C., Takapau .. .. 1,925 Nil Speedy, John (Estate of), Burnview, Herbert- 13,205 13,280 ville Spiers, John, Wanstead.. .. .. 2,123 2,498 Stephenson, Henry, Hake Willows Farm, 1,228 1,353 Patangata Stewart, J., Porangahau .. .. 841 1,120 Stoddart, B., Porangahau .. .. 984 982 Stoddart Bros., Wanstead .. .. 2,400 2,400 Stoddart, H. F., Porangahau .. .. — 1,260 Stoddart, Walter, Dunkeld, Waipukurau .. 3,280 3,201 Sutherland, Donald, Dunbeath, Elsthorpe.. 468 336 Te Aute College, Pukehou .. .. 1,738 1,483 Thelwall Bros., Porangahau .. .. 1,120 Nil Thelwall, C., Porangahau .. .. 1,120 1,200 Thompson, H. W., Porangahau .. .. 1,645 1,610 Thompson, James, Glencoe, Patangata .. 1,097 Nil

H— 238.

HAWKE'S BAY SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

7—H. 238.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. r Patangata County—continued. Tiffen, Frank Louis, Elmshill, Otane .. 4,156 3,724 Tiffin, Henry E. (Estate of), Mangarara, 5,669 4,985 Patangata Tipene Hoani, Porangahau .. .. — 100 Tod, James (Estate of), The Park, Otane .. 2,682 2,293 Tod, Roslyn H., Braehead, Otane .. 3,756 3,047 Todd, W. A., Hollyeombe, Otane .. 1,279 1,178 Topi Te Kuru, Porangahau .. .. — 1,313 Tricklebank, C., Porangahau .. .. 12 10 Turner, H. H., Te Kaihi, Omakere .. 291 398 Tuxford, I. H., Ponana, Waipukurau .. 2,785 2,694 Vella, William, Porangahau .. .. — 1,190 Waaka Kireka (private bag), Kairakau,Otane 9 Nil Waldon, J., Otane . . .. .. 454 321 Wall, Mrs. Edna, and H. E., Porangahau . . 1,593 1,547 Wallace, A. D., Omakere, Waipawa •• 1,916 1,474 Ward, Phillip Charles, Otane . • • • 399 274 Ward, P. J., Porangahau ,. • • 5 50 Warren, A. K., Waipari, Waipawa .. 4,447 4,645 Warren, G. W., Waipari, Waipawa •• 4,447 4,645 Warren, R. G., St. Hill, Porangahau .. 1,186 1,126 Warren, T. J. C. (c/o G. W. Warren, Penlee, 4,345 4,109 Pukehou) Watson, Walter, Elsthorpe .. 2,018 1,520 Watts, A. (Patangata Property), Otane .. 193 194 Watts, E. G., Waratah, Otane .. . . 403 407 Watts, Edward (Estate of), Early Mount., 974 939 Otane Watts, Jas., Otane .. .. •• 217 245 Wereta Pouatahuri, Porangahau .. .. 2,115 2,452 West, Sydney, Porangahau . . .. 150 200 Whelch, T. E., Lake Station, Waipukurau 2,939 4,440 White, G. H. M. (Estate of), Te Awaputahi, 4,150 4,000 Porangahau White, H. W., Arataura, Herbertville .. 6,250 6,274 White, J. E., Braeburn, Porangahau .. 4,830 5,230 White, William, and Sons, Koponga, Otane 1,953 2,165 White, William, and Sons, Waireka, Otane 646 642 Wighton, A. M., Porangahau . . .. 1,062 1,616 Wilder, A. S., Waipukurau .. .. 2,284 2,234 Wilder, E. Thornton, Spring Bush, Otane .. 1.792 1,456 Wilder, R. P. (Wallingford Property), Nga- 2,509 2,467 pari, Waipukurau Wilkes, Ernest, Porangahau .. . . 700 950 Williams, Allan Douglas, Clarenche, VVai- 4,400 4,599 pawa Williams, Allen Marsh, Otane .. .. 4,669 3,137 Williams, C. Attiol, Pukehou .. .. 4,268 4,349 Williams, Edward Gordon, Clarenche, Wai- 4,400 4,599 pawa Williams, G. C., Waipawa .. .. 4,110 4,028 Williams, Mrs. C. M., and Mrs. M. Mackay, 4,892 4,636 Waipoapoa, Otane Williams, Mrs. C. N. B. (Estate of), Atua, 5,391 4,827 Otane Williams, Ven. Archdeacon, St. Lawrence, 4,387 3,906 Otane Williams, William, Mangakuri, Otane .. 5,816 5,090 Williams, William T, Te Aute Station, 6,546 6,751 Pukehou, Hawke's Bay Williamson, W., Omoa, Wanstead .. 1,596 1,595 Willis, W., Porangahau .. .. 1,364 1,242 Windle, Jas., Porangahau .. .. —■ 650 Windle, V., Herbertville .. .. 1,440 1,390 Witherow, Frederick John, Willowbank, 1,982 Nil Waipawa Witherow, Joseph W. (Trustees), Patangata 2,675 2,653 (c/o Box 10, Otane) Wood, N. E., Box 2, Mangaorapa .. 1,115 1,093 Wright, John, Porangahau .. .. 1,380 Nil Wright, Samuel, Wallingford .. .. — 600 720,354 706,362 WEBER COUNTY (In Woodville Subdivision). Alloway and Wiley, Lawn Farm, Waipatiki 1,428 1,031 Armstrong, Francis, Franklin's, Akitio 4,422 3,300 (private bag), Dannevirke Bassett, Francis (Estate of), Parenui, Weber 2,615 2,770 Berntsen, Mrs. Ingeborg, Moen Farm 1,140 1,213 (private bag), Dannevirke Bond, D. M. and S. J., Summer Hill, Weber 1,166 1,050 Bond, R. and J., Weber .. .. — I 2,452

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Webek County—continued. Cameron, K. P., Strathallan, Weber .. 700 650 Campbell, Kenneth, Rock Hill, Weber .. 1,190 1,166 Crosse, Charles, Te Toki, Wimbledon .. 2,880 2,668 Crosse, L. G. (Kelvin Grove and Hartfield 7,415 7,608 Properties), Weber Dwyer and MoParland, Greenhill, Mangatoro, 2,292 Nil Dannevirke Ellingham and Co., Box 171, Dannevirke .. 6,204 5,788 Elliott, and M. A. and O. Monrad, Box 342, 2,240 2,201 Palmerston North Pife, Mrs. M., Manukawa, Waipatiki .. 280 Nil Franklin, C. J., Ti-tree Point .. .. 2,843 2,928 Pranklin, P. C., Sea view, Ti-tree Point .. 3,185 3,648 Pranklin, Ford, Box 6, Tikikino .. .. — 1,225 Franklin, J. R., St. John's Hill, Wanganui 2,733 2,800 Franklin, W. G., Bloomfield, Dannevirke ,. 3,190 3,150 Franklin, William, Ti-tree Point .. .. — 2,630 Franklin, William and Ford, Ti-tree Point 3,800 Nil Fraser, John, Weber .. .. .. 92 80 Gandy, Mrs. Mary, Manukawera, Waipatiki — 263 Giblin, Alfred, Oparae Station, Waipatiki .. 3,002 3,060 Gollan Bros., Wimbledon .. .. 1,410 1,410 Grant and Crosse, Weber .. .. 1,526 1,498 Guerin, M., Herbertville .. .. 2,266 1,874 Hales, C. A. H„ Willow Valley, Wimbledon 2,830 2,930 Hales, Jemima Amelia, Wimbledon .. —- 600 Hales, Mrs. Eliza, Weber .. ..10,009 8,304 Hales, T. C., Wimbledon .. .. 3,850 3,100 Harvey, W. S„ Ben Loyal, Weber .. 2,500 2,280 Hunt, Edwin, Weber .. .. . . 33 36 Kerr, William, Klondyke, Ti-tree Point .. 1,244 1,440 McAtamney, Mrs. D., Box 8, Weber .. 1,140 1,034 Mcintosh, T., Herbertville . . .. 780 772 McLean, A., Braeside, Ti-tree Point .. 1,366 1,675 McLean, Donald, Annet Vale, Waipatiki .. 912 964 McLean, Kenneth, Braemore, Weber .. 1,540 1,499 McNeil, Thomas, Hopefield, Waipatiki .. 555 586 Mitchell and Stein, Pukerau, Weber .. 1,809 1,799 Morgans, Alfred Henry, Wimbledon .. 1,377 1,348 Morgans Bros., Wimbledon .. .. 1,120 1,052 Morgans, C. L. C. (private bag), Wimbledon 480 Nil Morgans, E. H., Woodlands, Wimbledon .. 1,087 992 Morgans, Evan, Mary's Vale, Wimbledon .. 2,974 2,694 Morgans, S. L., Wimbledon (private bag), 960 899 Dannevirke Morgans, T. R., Mount Forrest, Weber .. 565 1,242 Munro, Donald, Linside, Weber .. .. 2,306 2,425 Palmer, William, Mangatoitoi (private bag), 1,180 1,169 Weber Pryce, Herbert, Kakariki, Halcombe .. 2,296 2,386 Riddell, C. B., Ti-tree Point (private bag), 4,054 4,184 Dannevirke Siteman, Thomas, Spring Hill, Wimbledon 364 415 Small, W. H., jun. (private bag), Weber .. 4,300 4,000 Stewart, Alex. Louis, Esdale, Ti-tree Point 3,583 3,354 Stewart, Ronald Robert, Ti-tree Point .. 3,583 3,354 Thom, Colin W., Glenmore, Weber .. 501 446 Ward, A. C., Woodeliffe, Wimbledon .. 3,028 2,765 120,345 116,207 DANNEVIRKE COUNTY (In Woodville Subdivision). A. and P. Association, Dannevirke .. 66 67 Allen and Co., South Makaretu, Takapau .. 42 Nil Anderson, A. L., Box 29, Ngamoko .. 294 233 Anderson, A. P., Ngamoko .. .. — 139 Anderson Bros., Raumati, Dannevirke .. 441 344 Allen Bros., South Makaretu, Takapau .. —• 58 Anderson, C. P., Box 93, Dannevirke .. 812 714 Anderson, Mrs. Emma J., Piripiri .. — 124 Antcobus, H. T. W., South Norsewood .. —• 34 Ayres, A. J., Box 83, Dannevirke .. 301 387 Ayres, Mrs. Kitty I., Mangatoro Valley 496 948 (private bag), Dannevirke Bai, C., Mangatoro (private bag), Dannevirke 632 595 Bai, T., Matamau .. . • • • —■ 188 Baines, Alfred, Box 1, Ormondville .. 95 295 Baines, A. S., Te Uri, via Ormondville .. 378 386 Baines, C. T. W„ Makotuku .. .. 304 284 Baines, E., Ormondville •• •• 203 233 Baines, H. 0., Box 13, Ormondville .. 607 670

sr.—23b.

HAWKE'S BAY SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on Apr'l 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Dannevirke County—continued. Baines, H. T. and A. S., Glencourse, Te Uri, 374 478 Ormondville Baines, Leonard G., Kopua • ■ .. 300 300 Ballantyne, R. A. (private bag), Dannevirke 796 806 Barker, Charles A., Wairere, Waitahora 454 Nil (private bag), Dannevirke Barker, Charles A., Wairere, Waitahora 2,701 600 (private bag), Dannevirke Barker, C. P., 26 King Street, Dannevirke 3,263 3,205 Barker, Mrs. Emma (private bag), Danne- — 2,558 ville Barry, David, Fernhill, Umutaoroa .. j 1,218 1,240 Bedingfleld, D., Matamau .. .. — 110 Benbow, W. D., Ormondville .. .. —• 91 Bennett, T. and M., Takapau .. .. 1,594 1,617 Berkahn, A. H. (o/o Post-office), Dannevirke 297 293 Berkahn and Sons, Tipapakuku, Dannevirke 610 2,541 Berkahn, L. A., Box 154, Dannevirke .. —• 580 Berntsen, Mrs. A.M., Awariki .. .. 908 956 Blyth, Hugh B., Mangatoro Valley (private j 1,939 1,922 bag), Dannevirke Bolton, A. G., Waikopiro Block, Ormond- 515 324 ville Bond Bros,, Weber .. .. .. 490 509 Bowden, L. J., Matamau .. .. 345 148 Bowden, William, Makotuku .. .. — 20 Boyden Bros., Ruaroa, Dannevirke .. 247 519 Boyte, James, Makotuku .. .. — 204 Bozanks, E. H., Makotuku .. .. -— 1 195 Brabazon, Miss Eva, Oakleigh, South Norse- j — 76 wood Brabazon, Samuel, Oakleigh, Norsewood 632 529 South Breakwell, L. C., Dannevirke .. . • 892 991 Brown, William (private bag), Rata Hill, 1,680 1,584 Waitahora, Dannevirke Buchanan, George J. J., Matawhitea, Wai- 1,642 1,400 tahora (private bag), Dannevirke Buchanan, George J. J., Greenpark, Waita- 600 600 hora (private bag), Dannevirke Buchanan, P. C. G., Umutaoroa .. .. 179 170 Bunny, R. E., Dannevirke .. .. 1,450 1,142 Cantwell, H., Tiratu, Dannevirke . • 315 317 Carlson, J. A. (private bag), Awariki, Danne- 4,016 3,313 virke Carmichael, George A., Miller's Road, 1,547 1,420 Dannevirke Carr, Thomas, Matamau .. .. 259 517 Castles, James C., Whetukura, Ormondville 1,370. 1,501 Castles, R. Malcolm, Whetukura, Ormond- 410 545 ville Castles, W. McNally, Whetukura, Ormond- 631 687 ville Chadwick, R. S., Moastone Park, Box 166, 2,813 2,771 Dannevirke Chadwick, Walter, Matipo Park, Whetukura, 1,165 1,125 Ormondville Cheesman, W. F. and A., Awariki .. 586 . 590 Christoffersen, A., Makotuku . . ... 326 . 286 Clark, N. E., Makotuku.. .. .. — 220 Clegg, John James, Ormondville 1,008 1,064 Clegg, R. W., Pleasant Valley, Ormondville 1,320 1,218 Cordell, A. E., Umutaoroa .. .. 89 ; Nil Coward, Mrs. B. E., Box 75, Dannevirke .. 699 634 Cowper, Frederick G,, Kaitoki Station, 6,136 5,994 Box 18, Dannevirke Cowper, Harry, Ti Kouka, P.O. Box 88, 2,739 2,565 Dannevirke Cunningham, F. A. (private bag), Waipapa, 1,675 1,625 Dannevirke Dally, J. F., Makotuku .. .. —- 446 Dally, W., Tiratu, Dannevirke .. .. 314 Nil Dampney, E. R., Otoro, Te Uri, Ormondville 7,210 6,702 Dannevirke Golf Club, Box 109, Dannevirke 543 509 - Dannevirke Racing Club, Dannevirke .. 133 Nil Dassler, Walter W. P., Stony Creek, Te Uri, 1,410 1,524 Ormondville DaWson and Pritchard, Pukewai, Dannevirke 1,920 1,610 Dennis, E. J., Raumati .. .. .. ■—■■ 3 Drew, S. N,, Tataramoa .. .. — 126 Dwyer and McParland, Greenhill (private ■—• 2,924 bag), Dannevirke Ellinghani Bros,, Grenaby (private bag), 1,097 1,416 Dannevirke

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Daotevikke County—continued. Ellingham Bros,, Mount Arawa (private bag), 1,508 1,289 Dannevirke Ellingham, F. A., Paeroa, Ormondville .. 1,074 1,012 Ellingham, J. W., Bywell, Ormondville .. 2,162 2,062 Ellingham, Mrs. Amy, Whetukura (private 2,929 2,841 bag), Ormondville Ellis Bros., Kopua .. .. .. 1,415 1,388 Ellison, Edwin H., Rakautataki, Takapau 426 302 Fairbrother, C. D., Ormondville .. .. — 170 Falconer, Julius J., Te Mutu Farm, Ruaroa 358 838 Farquaharson, Miss E. A. S., Box 140, 149 414 Dannevirke Feierabend, Leslie, Box 117, Dannevirke .. 249 321 Feierabend, Mrs. Louise, Box 117, Danne- 408 442 virke Ferguson, H. A., Tepurapura (private bag), 1,240 1,241 Dannevirke Fife, A. D., Piripiri .. .. .. 91 98 Forbes Bros., Norsewood .. .. 335 801 Fothergill, Thomas, Spring Bank, Box 7, 703 667 Makotuku France, G. W., Maungarata, Matamau .. 1,829 1,724 Franklin, B. E., Box 91, Dannevirke .. 755 611 Franklin, Mark, Mangatuna, Dannevirke .. 3,457 3,405 Franklin, W. and F., Nikau, Mangatuna 4,215 4,230 (private bag), Dannevirke Frederickson, E., Ngamoko .. .. 174 205 Frederickson, H., Box 22, Dannevirke .. 396 436 Galloway, Alexander, Loch Lomond (private 1,780 1,780 bag), Dannevirke Galloway, Arthur, Spring Valley, Mangahei 1,800 1,700 (private bag), Dannevirke Galloway, Bruce, Te Rehunga .. .. 435 275 Galloway, H. J., Te Uri, Ormondville .. 549 533 Galloway, James, Kiritaki .. .. 2,535 2,428 Gibbs, J. and G., Mangatera .. .. — 227 Gibson, B. K., Tiratu, Dannevirke .. 12 35 Gieson, H. W., Ruaroa, near Dannevirke .. 1,840 1,940 Gilbert, W. T., Cadman Road, Dannevirke 13 18 Gillam, John, Box 65, Dannevirke .. 403 1 11? Gleeson, W. H., Norsewood .. .. —■ 96 Grant, Biggary S., Morven Hills, Mangahei 1,047 1,045 (private bag), Dannevirke. Grant, D. G., Mangatoro (private bag), 507 506 Dannevirke Gray, J., Ruaroa .. .. 2,420 2,393 Green, Mrs. Kate (private bag), Dannevirke — 2,769 Greene, George F., Ngapaeruru, Dannevirke 2,719 2,710 Gregg Bros., Tataramoa .. .. — 69 Gregg, Robert, Tiratu .. .. .. —■ 451 Gunderson, B., Tataramoa .. .. — 99 Haliburton, George Lowe, The Willows, 83 71 Matamau Hanna, Mrs. Margaret, " Crow's Nest," 887 923 Te Uri Road, Ormondville Hansen, A. B., Norsewood South .. 242 225 Hansen, Christian, Piripiri .. .. ■—■ 285 Harding, W. T., Ngamoko, Norsewood .. 610 950 Hart, J. W., Matamau ... .. .. 498 371 Hartgill, W. H. (for Ngapaeruru Property), 934 921 165 High Street, Dannevirke Harvey, John McL., Waitahora (private bag), 1,700 1,615 Dannevirke Haycock, T. B., Norsewood .. .. 34 31 Healey, W. J., Cabbage-tree Point, Ormond- 266 284 ville Herbert, L. H., Box 167, Dannevirke .. — 771 Herbert, W. J., Dannevirke .. .. 350 340 Holden, John and T., Makotuku .. 4,135 4,311 Holden, Jonathan, Rakaiatai Station, Ma- 8,727 8,081 kotuku Holden, R. and J., Makotuku .. .. 2,451 2,332 Hole, Charles W., Ngapae, Ruru, Awariki.. 1,103 1,415 Holmes, J. A., TJmutaoroa .. .. 886 1,170 Howat, Maitland, Ormondville .. .. 375 255 Hughes, A. E., Matamau .. .. 282 213 Hughes, Richard L., Tiratu, Dannevirke ... 292 317 Hulena Bros., Norsewood -.. . . 463 Nil Hulena, F. M., Norsewood .. .. — 173 Hulena, J. T., Norsewood .. .. —• 174 Hunter, W. G., Ruahini Club, Dannevirke.. 202 228 Jackson, Stephen, Tataramoa .. .. —■ 40 James and Hewitt (c/o H. Hewitt, Box 171), — 247 Dannevirke

H.—23b.

HAWKE'S BAY SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Dannevirke County—continued. James and Saunders (per H. T. James), — 914 Dannevirke James, H. T., Box 29, Dannevirke •. 2,025 250 James, H. T., and Franklin, F., Dannevirke . — 301 James, W. H. and E. (private bag), Danne- 935 817 virke Johansen, A. D. (c/o Post-office), Dannevirke 300 360 Johansen, P., Ngamoko .. .. . ■—■ 100 Johnston, Mrs. M., Broadleaf, Waitahora 2,651 2,047 (private bag), Dannevirke Johnstone, James, and Hewitt, Box 171, 1,243 1,239 Dannevirke Jonasen, 0. C., Ngamoko .. .. 200 230 Jonassen, A. J., Waikopiro Block, Ormond- 518 533 ville Kelly, B. N., Tiratu, Dannevirke .. 185 506 Kelly, J. V., Tiratu .. .. .. — 348 Kelly, Mrs. Annie, Umutaoroa .. .. 1,157 1,114 Kilford, William C. (private bag), Englefield, .1,770 1,600 Dannevirke King, Headley Ormond, Waikopiro Block, 412 399 Ormondville Knight Bros., Pukeatua, Box 5, Dannevirke 11,176 10,381 Knight Bros. (Trustees, Estate W. F. and 2,980 3,068 F. J.), Otawhao, Box 5, Dannevirke Lane and Smith, Te Pa (private bag), 3,152 3,813 Dannevirke Lang, A. E., P.O. Box 136, Dannevirke .. 597 543 Lang, John, Tipapakuku, Box 133, Danne- — 5 virke Linehan, John, Umutaoroa .. .. — 15 Livingstone, James, 18 Swinburne Street, 2,996 2,693 Dannevirke Lloyd, T. H. Gordon, Solicitor, Ward Street, 359 415 Dannevirke Lund, Miss I. M., Norsewood .. .. — 175 Lund, O., Norsewood .. .. .. 151 Nil Lys, E. A. M. (private bag), Mangatora, — 750 Dannevirke MacRae, James (private bag), Brightside, 826 495 Waitahora, Dannevirke Maddison, G. A., Box 43, Otope, Dannevirke 2,736 3,935 Magnussen, Ole, Ngamoko, Norsewood .. — 65 Malcolm, W. L. (private bag), Dannevirke 415 440 Mariana Paewai and Co., P.O. Box 134, 2,466 3,615 Dannevirke Massie, John, Raumati .. .. 25 Nil Mathews, Mrs. J. H., Te Ohu, Norsewood 7,617 7,386 South McDonald, R. J., and Franklin, B. E., Box 91, — 235 Dannevirke McDowall, Stanley, Dannevirke .. .. 300 307 McFarlane, David, Norsewood .. .. — 140 McGibbon, J., Glenview, Waitahora (private 1,012 1,412 bag), Dannevirke McGibbon, Mrs. K. A., Glenview, Waitahora 950 918 (private bag), Dannevirke Mcintosh and Middleton, Tipapakuku, 29 Nil Dannevirke McKay, G. H., Norsewood .. .. — ' 54 McKenzie, Alexander, Glenarigolach, Rumati 622 570 McLean, Evan, Whetukura, Ormondville .. j 504 434 McLeod, Alexander, Otanga, Piripiri .. 2,756 2,590 McMillan, Mrs. Ellen, Umutaoroa .. 227 339 McNeil, F. W., Toi Flat, Dannevirke .. 821 996 McVerry, P., Gordon Street, Dannevirke .'. 300 100 Meagher, James, Te Rehunga .. .. — 31 Miller, J., Box 123, Tipapakuku, Dannevirke 191 252 Miller, James, Te Rehunga .. .. 588 544 Mitchell, James Umutaoroa .. .. 524 756 Monteith, W. H., Tahoraite, Dannevirke .. 14 32 Montgomerie, A. W., South Norsewood .. 441 541 Moore, F. J. G., Piripiri .. .. 500 Nil Moore, James A., Utopia, Dannevirke .. 844 927 Morgans, C. L. C. (private bag), Wimbledon — 479 Morrison, Jonathan H. (Estate of), Makotuku 1,162 1,178 Mortensen, Hans P., South Norsewood .. 508 458 , Murphy, C. D., Makotuku .. .. 403 544 Murphy, John, Norsewood .. .. — 57 Murphy, Patrick, Matamau .. .. — 199 Napera Eriata, Box 76, Dannevirke ., — 69 Neal, A. W. (private bag), Dannevirke .. 2,092 2,096 Neilsen Bros., Tataramoa ., .. 28(3 234 Neville, Ellis J., Springvale, Takapau .. 7 97

Wo. of Sheep oa April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Dannevirke County—continued. Nicholson, R. L. T., Tui Bush, Mangatoro 674 910 (private bag), Dannevirke Nickolaison, Peter, Mountain House, Whetu- 446 429 kura, Ormondville Nikolaison, C. N. L., Ormondville .. 114 102 Nikolaison, Mrs. Olof H., Ormondville .. 343 322 Nikolaison, Niels, " Alpha," Ormondville .. 1,353 1,159 Nott, Henry, Raumati .. .. .. 191 88 O'Hara, J., Ngamoko, Norsewood .. 478 528 Olsen, A., Willow Park, Norsewood South 207 194 Olsen, Albert, Lindale, Awariki .. .. 689 614 Olsen, Anton, Ngamoko, Box 24, Norse- 416 502 wood O'Rourke,'Courtney T., Waikipiro Block, 731 688 Ormondville O'Sullivan, John, Umutaoroa .. .. — 469 Paterson, A., Whetukura, Ormondville .. 586 572 Patterson, David, Tataramoa .. .. — 1,318 Pedersen, Jens L., Te Uri, via Ormondville 1,282 1,282 Pedersen, N. K. E. M., Sea View, Te Uri, via 2,316 2,245 Ormondville Peters, Andrew, Dannevirke .. .. 729 718 Peters, James, Benmore, Tataramoa .. 1,586 1,578 Petersen, N. C., Ormondville .. .. — 777 Pharazyn, Norris, Waewaepapa, Dannevirke 14,048 14,472 Phillips. H. H., Te Rehunga .. .. — 60 Poole, E. W. (private bag), Dannevirke .. -— 1,300 Powell, J., Matamau .. .. 108 270 Price, L. A., Raumati .. .. ... — 305 Price, Mrs. A. N. M., Raumati .. .. 596 306 Price, W. F. (private bag), Dannevirke .. 1,267 1,113 Quarterman, E. G., Tiratu, Dannevirke .. 113 108 Rawsthorn, F., Woodlea, Norsewood .. 724 966 Rawston, A., Tiratu, Box 85, Dannevirke 306 256 Read, Fred, South Norsewood .. .. — 177 Reisima, H. M,, Norsewood .. .. — 20 Rendle, G.'E., Ruaroa .. .. .. 726 444 Rendle, W. H., Whetukura, Ormondville .. 595 570 Rice, John, 302 High Street, Dannevirke .. 32 Nil Rice, John, Mangatora (address : 302 High 619 841 Street, Dannevirke) Richards, W. N. (c/o M. W. T. Franklin), 674 643 (private bag), Mangatuna, Dannevirke Robertshawe, K. F.,Box 122, Rawhiti Street, 538 457 Dannevirke Robinson, John P., Mangahei (private bag), 1,391 1,210 Dannevirke Romley, A. E., Te Rehunga .. .. 224 230 Rose, J., Hopetown Villa, Piripiri .. 428 Nil Rose, J. G. (private bag), Dannevirke .. 618 612 Rose, William, Rose Villa, Dannevirke .. 639 693 Rose, William, " Matamau," Dannevirke .. — 428 Ross, Alexander McG., Oykel, Toi Flat, 1,866 1,724 Dannevirke Rossacker, C., Norsewood .. .. 220 238 Russell, Mrs. M. R., Mangatoro, Dannevirke 1,320 1,280 Russell, Norris, Matamau .. .. —- 40 Rutledge, W., Sky Farm, Umutaoroa .. 775 927 Ryan, P. J., Te Uri, Ormondville .. 2,612 2,476 Sargent, J. W., Tuturewa (private bag), 2,568 2,328 Dannevirke Sargent, R. W. and E. S. (private bag), 2,409 2,423 Dannevirke Sattrup, W. L., Tataramoa .. .v 310 425 Schaare, W., Makotuku.. .. .. 140 Nil Schenck, J. C., Fairview, Whetukura, 371 325 Ormondville Schenck, J. C., Longdate, Whetukura, 685 605 Ormondville Schofield, C. J., Ngamoko .... —• 68 Selby and Tripe, Box 19, Dannevirke ... 1,677 1,578 Selby, F. L., Box 19, Dannevirke .. 750 936 Sherman, L. J., Kopua .. .. .. 200 Nil 1 Simmons, Walter E., Mangatoro (private 525 510 bag), Dannevirke Simmons, Walter E., Mangatoro (private 760 735 bag), Dannevirke Skipwith, Ralph H., Melwood, Dannevirke 883 904 Smith, Bert, Kia Ora (private bag), Danne- 1,698 1,640 virke Smith, W. H., Dairy Farm, Tataramoa .. —• 50 Snaddon, James, Limestone Terrace, Whetu- 2,431 1,874 kura, Ormondville nee, Leonard L., Rakautatahi, Takapau .. 2,476 2,350

H.—238.

HAWKE'S BAY SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Dannevirke County—•continued. Speedy, G. McH., Pahemo (private bag), 3,998 3,978 Dannevirke Speedy, Stanley, Toi Flat (private bag), 2,652 1,832 Dannevirke Stanfield, Mrs. Esther, 16 Trafalgar Street, 3,892 3,910 Dannevirke Stephens, Robert, Dannevirke . . .. — 105 Stephenson, Robert J., Paringa Farm, Rau- 91 22 mati Stratford, H. (private bag), Norsewood .. 1,039 1,791 Stuckey, H. B. (private bag), Kaitoa, Danne- 1,986 1,747 virke Svenson, Anton, Norsewood .. .. 144 30 Tapp, Frank, Mangatera .. . • — 82 Telford, T., Ruaroa, Dannevirke . . 100 30 Thirkell, A. V., Box 87, Dannevirke .. 30 56 Thodsen, Alfred, c/o Post-offiee, Dannevirke 543 393 Thompson, H. A., Te Whiti, Norsewood .. 49 Nil Thompson, H. W., Mangatoro, Dannevirke 80 Nil Thompson, Mrs. M. S., Waitahora (private 988 981 bag), Dannevirke Thoresen, Mrs. Mary, Ngamoko, Norsewood 118 98 Tickner Bros., Harting, Waitahora (private 39 46 bag), Dannevirke Tickner, Harry, Harting, Waitahora (private 2,419 2,444 bag), Dannevirke Todd, Mrs. Matilda, Norsewood .. .. 254 300 Todd, William, Norsewood .. .. — 103 Trotter, J., Box 120, Dannevirke.. .. 499 546 Turner, Isaac W., Woodstock, Tataramoa.. 200 Nil Tweedie, J. M., and Sons, Blairgowrie, Mako- 483 234 tuku Vella, Mrs. M., Matamau .. .. — 243 Vella, W., Matamau .. .. .. 271 313 Walker, W. G., Te Rehunga, Box 136, 102 87 Dannevirke Walsh, E. T., Tataramoa .. .. — 50 Walsh, Martin Garfield, South Norsewood.. 260 163 White, Amos, The Willows, Mangatoro 1,197 1,001 (private bag), Dannevirke White, T. J., Alma Street, Dannevirke .. — 357 Whitson, A., Te Uri, Ormondville .. 724 586 Wiffin, Robert, Ngapaeruru, 13 Cadman 3,382 3,109 Street, Dannevirke Williams and Kettle, Hirtzels, Dannevirke 756 589 Williams, C. E., Ormondville .. .. 800 570 Williams, W. J., Hutiwai, Whetukura, 1,303 1,237 Ormondville Wright, L., Bankside, Makotuku.. .. 915 917 283,631 299,317 WOODVILLE COUNTY (In Woodville Subdivision). Aldridge, Alexander John, Woodville .. 68 270 Armisted, C. S., Hopelands, Woodville .. 781 846 Arrow, C. H., Box 11, Punawaitai, Pahiatua 1,875 1,750 Arrow, Walter Charles, Sedleigh, Hopelands, 863 865 Woodville Bassett, John, Woodville .. .. 10 54 Beagley, H., Woodville .. .. — . 177 Beagley, Joseph, Whariti, Woodville .. 3 12 Beatson, Mrs. G. D., Ohukia, Box 63, Hast- 1,949 1,948 ings Beattie Bros., Lowlands, Woodville .. 34 28 Beattie, R. E., Lowlands, Woodville .. 214 153 Beaumont, John S., Sunrise Farm, Woodville 581 505 Blatchford, F. W., Riverlands, Mangamutu 334 373 Bly, Robert, Franklin Road, Woodville .. 406 Nil Bolton, J. C., Waipuna, Woodville .. —- 1,654 Bolton, Samuel, Waipuna, Woodville .. 1,657 Nil Bradley, Joseph (Estate of) (rural mail — 550 delivery No. 2), Woodville Brighouse, S., Oringi, near Dannevirke .. —■ 455 Britland Bros, (c/o F. Britland), 95 Wakemau 791 512 Street, Pahiatua Bunting, A. R., Maharahara .. .. 214 177 Burtton, John, The Pines, Kumeroa .. 408 399 Cairns, Robert (rural delivery), Woodville — 387 Cammock, C., Willowbank Farm, Kiritaki 533 Nil Compton, J. W., Hopelands, Woodville .. 311 300 Conlin, H. R. (rural delivery No. 2), Wood- — 12 ville

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Woodville County—continued. Cook, W. A., Woodville .. .. — 546 Corpe, Albert William (rural delivery), 111 101 Woodville Cullinane, Jeremiah (Estate of), per Mrs. 398 414 Ann E. Cullinane, Oringi, near Dannevirke Cullinane, Mrs. M., Oringi, near Dannevirke 780 670 Cunningham, C. (rural delivery), Woodville 252 256 Cunningham, F. A. (private bag), Waipapa, 630 850 Dannevirke Cunningham, J. B., Mangarawa (rural 1,078 731 delivery), Woodville Curry, A. F. (No. 2 Rural Delivery), Wood- 40 136 ville Davis, W., Te Waerenga, Kumeroa .. 1,949 2,281 De'Ath Bros., Kumeroa .. .. 1,923 1,924 Dickens, Allen Ernest, Papatawa (rural — 550 delivery), Woodville Diekins, James, Rosedale Farm, Woodville 1,571 Nil Druce, O. H., Wairiki, Kumeroa .. .. 3,303 3,155 Dunford, D. W., Kumeroa .. .. 993 839 Fairbrother, H. P., Kiritaki .. .. — 255 Fairbrother, Stanley Bertie, Kiritaki .. 60 39 Fleming, William, Box 31, Woodville .. 28 629 Fountaine, T. F., Otawhao, Kumeroa .. 2,149 2,380 Gaisford, W. H., Oringi, Dannevirke .. 3,774 4,151 Galloway, J. D., Maharahara .. .. 1,596 1,558 Galloway, James, Kiritaki (private bag), 996 1,044 Dannevirke Gibson, George J., Maharahara .. .. 294 389 Gibson, Mrs. E., Maharahara .. .. — 76 Gildea, John, Maharahara .. .. — 119 Goodwin, James P. Ardlin, Woodville .. 1,300 1,295 Grainger, M. O., Box 136, Dannevirke .. — 1,112 Harding, E., Woodville .. .. — 285 Harding, John, Droxford, Woodville .. 2,751 2,349 Harding, Leolin, Hopelands, Box 38, Wood- 1,240 1,190 ville Hartgill, W. H. (Estate of), (c/o Mr. Thos. 2,650 2,708 Jas. Morgan), Manager, Otawhao Station, Kume-oa Hartridge, G. L., Napier Road, Woodville.. 21 41 Hedderman Bros., Maharahara . . .. — 539 Herbert, C. A., Waiaruhe .. .. 670 695 Hildredth, W. T., jun., Woodville .. — 53 Holden, J. and T., Bloomfield, Woodville .. 1,789 1,608 Holland, A. H., Ngawapurua, Woodville .. 81 Nil Hooper, B., Woodville .. .. .. 97 Nil Hunt, H. E. (rural delivery), Woodville .. 785 1,111 Hurley, T. F., Woodville .. .. 87 124 Hutchinson, J. M., Tawadale, Papatawa, 1,357 1,268 (Rural Route No. 2), Woodville Hutchinson, W. J., Papatawa .. .. 13 21 FAnson, F. E., Kuitaki.. .. .. 518 465 Inglis, J. D., Ratahini, Mangarawa, Woodville 1,419 2,281 Jackson, Leonard, Hopelands, Woodville .. 532 477 Jackson, T. C. R., Hopelands (rural delivery), 586 862 Woodville Jamieson, T. G., Hopelands (rural delivery), 372 540 Woodville Judd Bros, (rural delivery), Woodville .. — 546 Kearins, John T., Kumeroa .. .. 2,443 2,670 Kemp, Charles A. Travers, Fernside, 659 751 Kumeroa Little, James, Kumeroa .. .. 811 791 Mackay, Alex. M. Macintosh, Woodville .. 948 923 Mackie, Claude, Campfield, Kumeroa, H.B. 1,638 1,667 Martin Bros, (rural delivery), Hopelands, 72 66 Woodville McCool, Daniel Thomas, Kumeroa .. — 89 McFarlane and Sons (Holder's), Woodville 441 462 McKay, Alex. Moffat, Rosevale Farm, Wood- 558 418 ville MeKenzie, Hugh D., Maharahara West .. 2 401 McLean, F. R., Box 65 (rural delivery), 876 1,220 Woodville McPeak, John, Grey Street, Woodville .. 315 112 McPhail, Alexander, Corby's Settlement, 202 134 Waiaruhe Melhuish, William, Kumeroa .. .. 147 147 Mitchell, John (rural delivery), Hopelands, 188 316 Woodville Morgan Bros., Woodlands Road, Woodville 485 532 Morgan, R. H., Woodville .. .. 1,124 1,255 Murray, John, jun., Shamrock, Woodville.. 255 127

H.—23b.

HAWKE'S BAY SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Woodville County—continued. Nelson, James 8. (rural delivery), Woodville — 1,033 Nilsson, H. S., Woodville .. .. 395 439 Norman, B. H. (rural delivery), Ratanui, 927 1,002 Hopelands, Woodville Ormond, Hon. J. D. (Estate of), Woodville 2,594 2,943 Oxenham, A. O., Woodville .. .. 30 270 Pattison, Robert, Otawa, Kumeroa .. 675 620 Piper, John D., Apple Tree Flat, Makairo.. — 467 Poulton Bros., Rangiwai, Kumeroa .. 5,102 2,108 Poulton, M. C., Kumeroa .. .. 795 673 Ramsden and Son, Kumeroa .. .. 2,789 2,733 Richards, Ralph, Woodlands Road, Wood- 322 309 ville Rogers, F. C., Woodville .. .. 103 104 Scally, James, Woodlands Road, Woodville 490 439 Sheffield, H., Kumeroa .. .. .. — 780 Sinclair, B. (rural delivery), Hopelands, — 34 Woodville Smith, R. G., Trethella, Woodville .. 627 604 Smyth, John (Estate of), per A. H. Goyder, — 2,048 Otawhao, Kumeroa Squires, C. W., Woodville .. .. 8 54 Tattershall, D. B., Bellevue Farm, Kumeroa 304 Nil Toogood, William H., Wainui (rural de- 1,216 1,411 livery), Hopelands, Woodville Toxward, A. J. (private bag), Dannevirke.. — 2,803 Vowell, A. C., Woodville . . .. — 42 Walker, F. G., 24 Swinburn Street, Danne- 157 148 virke Walthers, G. H., Ngawapurua, Woodville . . — 12 Wareham, N. D., Hopelands (rural delivery), 124 134 Woodville Whibley, James E. C., Maharahara .. — 132 Williams, T. H., Woodville . . . . 428 Wintle, E. C., Waiaruhe .. .. — 22 Woodville Jockey Club, Woodville . . — 71 Worboys, S. E., View Hill Farm, Woodville 391 380 Wright, W. J., Ngawapurua, Woodville .. 463 610 Young and Franklin, Woodville .. .. 1,268 1,527 79,169 90,551 PAHIATUACOUNTY (In Woodville Subdivision). Ahrens and De Malmanche, Kaitawa (rural 3,036 3,262 delivery), Eketahuna Algie, John, Rock Hill, Pahiatua .. — 30 Alpass, Milton (rural delivery), Konini .. 1,852 1,851 Alpass, Milton S., Makuri .. .. 1,970 2,211 Anderson, T., Ngaturi, Pahiatua .. 1,522 1,654 Angove, W. E. C. (rural delivery), Makomako 165 172 Armstrong, A. L., Coonoor (private bag), 1,297 1,285 Dannevirke Atkinson, E. W., Makomako . . . . — 142 Atkinson, G. D., Pahautere, Palmerston — 560 North Bairstow, J., Ruawhata .. .. — 34 Balfour, A. J., Balfour Estate, Pahiatua .. 4,315 4,370 Bee, C. E., Puketoi Station, Pahiatua . . 442 448 Bee, Mrs. O. B., Puketoi Station, Pahiatua 684 662 Beeeh, J. P., Rosscrea, Konini, Pahiatua .. 613 640 Beech, L. D. and J. W., Konini . . . . 800 758 Bell, J. D., Marima, via Mangamaire .. 221 Nil Betts, J. A. (o/o H. Cotter), Waikuku, 1,275 Nil Pahiatua Bibby, F. W. (rural delivery), Pahiatua .. 90 173 Bicknell, Noel, Mangatainoka .. .. — 108 Bingham, James, Tiraumea Road, Pahiatua — 57 Bissett, P. A., Burnside, Pahiatua .. 404 1,255 Bissett, A. W., Pahiatua .. .. 630 560 Bissett, P. A., Pahiatua .. .. 1,125 467 Blatchford, F. W., Riverlands, Mangamutu 175 146 Bolton, Samuel, Oete, Pahiatua .. .. 2,189 2,270 Bone, C. (rural mail), Kohinui, Pahiatua .. 277 354 Boyd, William T., Pahiatua .. .. — 219 Breeds, James, Box 193, Wellington .. 3,029 3,175 Bremner, James H., Ballanee .. .. — 125 Britland Bros., Konini . . .. .. 691 812 Brosnahan, Denis, Konini . . .. — 350 Brosnahan, J. J., Mangamaire .. .. 90 102 Brosnahan, Mrs. Teresa S., Beaufort, Konini 454 Nil Brown, George, Mangamutu .. .. — 12 Burns, Robert (rural delivery), Ballanee .. 54 741 Callender Bros, (rural delivery), Makomako — 10 Cameron, Charles A., Makuri .. .. 1,859 2,196

No. of Sheep on A pril 30, A pril 30, 1925. 1926. Pahiatua County—continued. Campbell Bros., Cashmere (private bag), 1,295 1,221 Pahiatua Cantwell, J., Coonoor, Makuri .. .. 300 326 Castle, Mark, Chelsfield, Eketahuna .. 3,500 3,500 Champion, A. J., Makuri .. .. 850 700 Champion, J. (private bag), Makuri .. 1,050 966 Checkley, A. F. (Estate of) (rural delivery), 1,591 1,221 Hinemoa, Eketahuna Cheekley, Tom (Estate of), (rural delivery), 1,578 .1,574 via Eketahuna Cleghorn, Arthur, Mangamutu . . .. 170 122 Clulow, John, Rangedale, Pori, Pahiatua .. 2,342 2,295 Colquhun, M. D., Halcombe Road, Peilding 1,565 1,735 Connell, James, Konini .. .. 69 131 Conway, Michael, Coonoor, Makuri .. 893 890 Cooper, A. H. G., Ballance .. .. — 67 Cooper, Mrs. Amy Hukanui . . .. 39 60 Corkill, James, Makomako .. .. 847 Nil Corkill, William, Makomako .. .. — 792 Cornelius, Harry, Rossnaclouagh, Mangahao 1,480 1,457 (private bag), Pahiatua Cotter, H., Waikuku, Ngaturi, via Pahiatua 3,685 3,708 Cotter, T. J., Ridge Road, Mangamutu .. 795 1,158 Cox, Albert Henry, Marima, Mangamairc 217 281 Post-office Cox, A. M., Ruawhata, Mangatainoka .. 48 222 Cox, W., Ruawhata, Mangatainoka .. 105 78 Crawford, J. Y., Clifton, Pahiatua .. 1,648 1,655 Day, W. P., Pairholm, Makomako, via 1,358 1,471 Pahiatua Delehanty, N. J. (rural delivery), Hamua .. — 654 Diamond, Joseph, Coonoor, near Makuri . . — 612 Dick, James, The Grange, Pahiatua .. 855 [ 884 Dorset, W. C., Mangaramarama, Pahiatua 602 | 649 Douglas, Charles, Rata Nui, Puketoi Station, 608 i 620 Makuri Downs, T. M., Hamua, Pahiatua .. 646 Nil Dransfield, P., Corrow Hill, Makuri .. 965 870 Drinkwater, Thomas T. (private bag), — 471 Pahiatua Dunn, Mrs. E., Tawataia, Eketahuna .. — 456 Dyer, Reuben (rural delivery), Makomako 301 322 Ebbett, P. C., Terrace View, Makomako .. 466 { 524 Eddie, E. W., Mangamutu .. . . 41 j 54 Eglinton, A. D., Ngaturi (private bag), 1,708 ! 1,836 Pahiatua Eglinton, A. H., "The Cliffs," Makuri, 1,074 j 1,045 Pahiatua Eising, Carl, Silver Rowe (rural delivery), 808 999 Makomako Ellingham, R. C. (private bag), Pahiatua .. 1,960 ! 2,191 I Ellingham, R. Selwyn (private bag), Pahiatua 153 171 Elliott, T. R., Limerick Hills, Makuri .. 1,086 1,101 Poster, W. J., Ballance .. .. 90 64 Fouhy, J., Kaitawa (rural delivery), Pahiatua 1,050 1,131 Fouhy, Thomas (rural delivery), Marima, 1,106 1,121 Mangamaire Fuleher, James and John, Pahiatua .. 305 300 Fulton, William, Kohinui .. .. — 12 Gardiner, J. R., Limehurst, Kohinui .. 1,800 1,812 Gardner and Yeoman (c/o R. Yeoman), 491 912 Makuri Garlick, James, Makomako (rural delivery), 331 355 Pahiatua Galvin, P. and M., Hamua .. .. — 103 Geange, Alfred, Pahiatua .. .. 868 I 210 George, J. H., Glen View, Kohinui, via 3,340 ! 3,550 Pahiatua Gibson, J. and E., Ballance .. .. — 47 Gilbert, W. and T., Mangamutu .. .. 30 26 Gill, C. E., Masterton Road, Pahiatua .. — 19 Gordon, H. G., Rock Hill, Konini, Pahiatua 1,035 994 Greenfield, Claude, Mangaramarama, Pahi- — 444 atua Greenfield, C. W., Pahiatua .. .. 204 Nil Gregorie, F. M. (private bag), The Gorge, 1,042 1,049 Pahiatua Griffith, W., Maroa, Makairo, via Pahiatua 1,484 1,633 Groves, Frank, Milton Farm (rural delivery), 213 286 Makomako Guerin, Charles, Kaitawa, Pahiatua .. -— 452 Haliburton, Mrs. Mary K., Mangamutu .. 21 Nil Hampton, W. H., Nikau, via Pahiatua .. 62 139 Harris, A. A., Ngaturi (private bag), via 304 307 Pahiatua

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HAWKE'S BAY SHEEP DISTRICT —continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1025. 1926. Pahiatua County—continued. Hay, Benjamin, Ballance .. .. 436 387 Hay, J. R., Mangamutu .. .. 250 423 Hay, Thomas, Ballance .. .. — 419 Heckler, E. S., Lime Hills (private bag), 1,125 1,126 Pahiatua Henderson, Hector, .. .. — 698 Henderson, Thomas, Konini .. .. 294 340 Hewitt, J. E., Mangamaire]! .. .. 976 1,290 Hill, A. E. (o/o W. Wilson, McLean Street, 562 692 Woodville) Hill, L. E. (rural delivery), Ballance .. 200 Nil Hind, Mrs. Herbert, Kaitawa .. .. 225 270 Hislop, Joseph, Tane, Eketahuna .. 530 488 Hodd, G. H., Pahiatua .. .. 150 Nil Hodgins Bros., Wicklow Hills, Eketahuna.. 3,105 3,200 Hoggard, Arthur, Mironui, Pahiatua .. 1,041 1,000 Holdaway, L. (rural delivery), Ballance .. 109 118 Holland, James, Rose Bank, Coonoor (rural 403 585 delivery), Makuri Holland, Oliver, Fairview, Coonoor (rural 125 ; 30 delivery), Makuri Hopkins, Charles (rural delivery), Makario, 535 j 1,071 Pahiatua Home, Frank Thomas, Airlie Brae, Ballance 542 478 (rural delivery), Pahiatua Home, Mrs. F. T., Ballance .. ,. —• 204 Hughes, L. H. (rural delivery), Mangamaire 184 131 Hull Bros., Makairo, Pahiatua .. .. : —- 1,017 Hull, J. B., Makairo, Pahiatua .. .. 798 Nil Hunter, James Charles, Mangatainoka .. 40 24 Hutton, Edward George, Box 45, Pahiatua 1,091 1,143 Jensen, C. F., Mangamaire .. .. — 102 Jones, Thomas William, Ballance .. 549 639 Judd, James, Tane, via Eketahuna .. 1,712 1,882 Judd, W. G., Tane, via Eketahuna .. 77 Nil Kelsey, Howard T., Pori (rural delivery), 1,014 982 Pahiatua Kelsey, R. T., Konini .. .. .. 794 ] 798 Knight, Merville, Konini .. .. 389 Nil Knox, Andrew, Kaitawa, via Eketahuna .. 1,579 1,844 Krugener, Cornelius, Mangatainoka .. 27 71 Lawson, Peter, Mangamaire .. .. —- 111 Le Lievre, Mrs. Elizabeth M., Marima .. 752 1,172 Lett, E. H. (rural delivery), Pahiatua .. 160 62 Lett, W. S., Kaitawa, via Eketahuna .. 120 637 Love, Robert Isaac, Ferndale, Makuri .. 477 468 Lovell, Ernest O., Kohinui (rural delivery), 12 Nil via Pahiatua Lund, Olaf, Marima .. .. .. — 1,459 Macdonald, James Edward, Mangamaire .. 673 Nil Marsh, A. C., Eureka Ranche, P.O. Box 25, 1,147 1,120 Pahiatua Mason, H. S., Puketoi Station (private bag), 706 522 Pahiatua Matheson, William, Clachnacudin, Woodville 145 181 Matthews, John JD., Riverview, Mangahao 1,087 1,242 (rural delivery), Pahiatua Matthews, Percy W., Marima, via Manga- — 331 maire McCardle Bros. (Hougham), Box 2, Pahiatua 12 Nil McCardle, James, Mangamutu .. .. 424 404 McCarthy, Patrick, Ballance .. .. 8 104 McCarthy, Patrick, Springhill (rural delivery), 168 164 Kaitawa, Pahiatua McCool, Alex. P., Hall Block, Woodville .. 921 1,301 McCool, D., Hall Block, Woodville .. 105 Nil McDowell, William, Rock Road, Konini .. — 567 McKay, Robert, Wairiri, Kumeroa .. 1,165 1,265 McKenny, Thomas, Ruawhata .. .. — 217 McKenzie, R., Mangatoro Valley (private 716 600 bag), Dannevirke McKenzie, Roderick, Mangatoro Valley 500 650 (private bag), Dannevirke McKeowan, G. H., Ballance, via Pahiatua .. 153 132 McLeod, Simon, Mangaramarama (rural de- 1,682 1,877 livery), Eketahuna Menken, Oswald T., Clover Hill, Pori, 892 781 Pahiatua Mexted, H. T. (rural delivery), Mangahao, 688 Nil Pahiatua Mexted, Thomas (rural delivery), Pahiatua | 205 735 Miller, E. H. J., Te Whare, Kohinui (rural j — 657 mail-delivery), Pahiatua Miller, H. H., Tauroa (private bag), Pahiatua 2,199 2,130 Miller, Joseph (rural delivery), Ballance .. 408 406

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Pahiatua County—continued. "'•$£? 9 Mitchell, L. 0., Kaitawa .. .. ■—~5 430 Mitchell, Mrs. A., Kaitawa, via Eketahuna 572 Nil fj Mitchell, Richard, Nikau .. .. 9 30 Mitchell, W., Fernlea, Kaitawa 2,928 2,947 Eketahuna 1|j Moore, P. B., Konini . . .. .. 567 672 Moore, W. J. and M. E., Makuri .. .. 1,960 2,025 Morgan, A. E., Tararua Street, Pahiatua .. — 179 Morrison and Son (private bag), Tuscan Hill, 4,070 4,000 Pahiatua Morrison, W. H., Tane, Eketahuna .. 1,644 1,936 Moynahan, John, Pahiatua .. .. — 61 Moynihan, Patrick Francis, Ruawhata, Mangatainoka .. .. .. —- 61 Murphy Bros, (private bag), Hakawai, 1,946 1,884 Pahiatua Murphy, M. B., Ngaturi .. .. —• 133 Napier Bros., Strath Eden, Eketahuna .. 44 Nil Nelson, John, Taumata (rural delivery), 1,184 1,166 Kaitawa, via Eketahuna Nevins, H. A., Ngawaewae, Makuri .. 1,123 1,089 Nilsson, Sven, Kohinui, Pahiatua .. 816 814 O'Brien, Daniel, Mangamutu .. .. 773 534 Odgers, J. W., Konini .. .. .. — g 93 Parker, W. E., 88 Regent Street, Pahiatua — 10 Parker, Walter, Makuri.. .. . . 1,038 1,089 Parsons, C. (rural delivery), Kohinui, Pahi- 890 723 atua Patchett, A. J., Masterton Road, Pahiatua 370 439 Patterson, J. S., Hall Block, Box 20, Wood- 653 719 ville Pearse, Leonard George, Mangatainoka .. — 22 Perry, J. W., Brentwood, Masterton .. 2,505 2,676 Piper, J. D., Makairo .. .. .. 617 577 Piper, J. D., Surreydale, Makairo .. 3,861 4,597 Piper, James, and Co., Titoki, Kohinui .. 1,178 1,527 Poulton Bros., Makuri .. .. .. — 1,287 Poulton, M. C., Ngaio, Kumeroa .. 980 1,047 Preshaw, Mrs. E. M., The Glen, Eketahuna 42 Nil Preshaw, W. B., The Glen, Eketahuna .. 628 Nil Priest, M. A., and Co., Wamia (private bag), 2,019 1,864 Pahiatua Ranby, Joseph 0., Gratuity Farm, Mako- 51 195 mako Redman, John, Roek Farm, Konini .. 2,995 2,995 Rhodes, F. C., Coonoor, Makuri .. .. 450 506 Rodney, S. V., Pahiatua .. .. 474 353 Roil, Thomas F., Flaxdale, Mangamaire ... 318 389 Rose, J., Kohinui (rural delivery), Pahiatua 465 568 Rose, J. B. (rural delivery), Pahiatua .. 189 267 Ross, Frank, Coonoor (private bag), Danne- 2,236 1,736 virke Ross, W. R., Hamua .. .. .. 206 204 Rowse, Francis, Springdale (rural delivery), 126 172 Makomako Rule, J. M., Norholm (rural delivery), Bal- 331 254 lance Russell, George, Pukipuki (rural delivery), 817 851 Pahiatua Sargent, Mrs. M.,Willowbank (rural delivery), 184 230 Makomako Scales, G. T., Ruawhata, Mangatainoka .. ! 20 15 Shanahan, J. R., Mangatainoka .. .. — 505 Shanahan, J. R., Ruawhata, Mangatainoka — 304 Sheffield, H., Oti Mai, Kumeroa .. -..I 2,473 1,716 Sievers, A. I., Marima .. .. — 75 Sinclair, James, Pahiatua .. .. j 711 699 Sinclair, J. A-, Ballance .. .. .. 110 253 Small, N., Hukanui .. .. .. | 655 727 Smart, Mrs. J. T., Aorangi, Makuri .. j 1,265 1,447 Smith, Rupert P., Mangatainoka .. . .• j — 35 Sorensen, N. C. (private bag), Pahiatua .. 436 530 Sowry, Herbert, Rose Farm (rural delivery), 9 92 Makomako Stevenson, A. F., Sherwood Park (rural j 447 569 delivery), Kaitawa Stewart, John, Balig Farm, Pahiatua .. J —•' 110 Stewart, John, Balig Farm, Pahiatua .. j — 597 Stewart, Mrs. Sarah, Balig Farm, Pahiatua ] 652 Nil Stewart, Mrs. Sarah, Mangaone, Pahiatua.. 110 Nil Sutherland, J. J., Pahiatua .. .. | 204 154 Swan, John A., Sedeole Street, Pahiatua .. — 1 Tarbet, John M., Puketoi Station, via 696 604 Taylor, W. D., Mangatainoka .. .. 855 947

H.—238.

HAWKE'S BAY SHEEP DISTRICT —continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1026. Pahiatua Cototy—continued. Taylor, W. R., Kohinui, Pahiatua .. 1,697 2,291 Thompson, George (rural mail), Kohinui, 610 Nil Pahiatua Thompson, J. W. (rural delivery), Mangahao, — 960 Pahiatua Tildesley, E. (Estate of), (c/o A. V. Nicholls), 963 1,075 Ngaturi, via Pahiatua Timmins, Ernest, Mangamaire .. .. 390 450 Toohey, William C., Hall Block, Woodville 61 167 Tresseder, W. P., Puketoi Station (private 692 813 bag), Pahiatua Trider, J. F., and Son, Mangamaire .. — 150 Tripe, W. A., Rexdale, Mangamaire .. 1,190 1,147 Turfrey, G., Aokautere .. .. .. 95 Nil Turfrey, L. R., Tararua Range, Aokautere, — 129 Palmerston North Turner, Albert Leslie, Pori (rural delivery), 1,369 1,448 Pahiatua Twigg, E. A., Feilding .. .. .. 698 787 Tylee, W. E. C., Makuri, Pahiatua .. 3,948 4,170 Upston, Mrs. A., Cambridge Street, Pahiatua 135 130 Verry, Thomas H. (rural delivery), Pahiatua \ 681 735 Vial, R. P., Te Taumata, Pahiatua v 1,101 1,014 Vile, John, jun., Brook Farm, Makomako 1,620 Nil (rural delivery), Pahiatua Vile, L. and E. E., Makomako .. .. — 1,504 Vowell, W. M. (rural delivery), Pahiatua .. 382 356 Wade, Joseph, Konini .. .. .. 298 327 Ward, Frank W., Mangatainoka .. .. — 548 Waring, F., Puketoi (private bag), Pahiatua 647 683 Welch, F. T. W. (rural delivery), Kohinui, 652 Nil Pahiatua Whitcombe, Erie, Meitapoor, Eketahuna .. 1,328 1,183 Whitta, H. R., Highwood, Coonoor, Makuri 1,448 1,636 Wilson, Robert Allen, Makuri .. .. 1,756 2,268 Wilton, Clifford H. (rural delivery), Ballance 150 432 Wilton, H. E., Eureka, Puketoi Station, 604 567 Pori (rural delivery), Pahiatua Wilton, H. R., Mangamutu .. .. 313 Nil Wilton, H. R., Ridge Road, Mangamutu .. 229 254 Wilton, H. R., Section 35, Block X, Manga- 117 165 mutu Wilton, T. R., Mararetu, Pahiatua .. j 1,012 1,057 Wilton, W. T., Tane, via Eketahuna .. — 850 Winkler, E. R. (rural delivery), Makairo, j 1,627 1,586 Pq nio |iio Yeoman, R., Makuri .. .. .. 831 1,157 190,656 208,783 AKITIO COUNTY j (In Woodville Subdivision). Anderson, J. (c/o C. Liverton), Waihoki j 408 428 Valley Waterfalls (private bag), Tiraumea ! Armstrong, Francis, Akitio Station, Glenora, 15,423 16,359 Akitio (private bag), Dannevirke Bagley, G. S., Mangatiti .. .. j 547 559 Bagley, W. S., Puketoi .. .. .. 630 500 Ballantyne, L., Pukerau, Pongaroa .. i 3,315 3,399 Bambry, J., jun., Mangatiti .. .. 720 690 Bambry, J., jun., Mangatiti .. .. j 246 251 Bambry, Mrs. M. (Barry's Sections), Manga- j 558 470 titi Bambry, Mrs. M., Mangatiti .. .. 210 320 Barker, S. F. (c/o C. A. Barker), Waitahora 510 Nil (private bag), Dannevirke Bellshaw, James, Mara, Rakaunui .. 1,226 1,539 Bishop, A. C., Panui, Waimiro, Pongaroa .. 973 1,436 Bowie, John R. and C., Pukehinau, Pongaroa 2,797 2,908 Bryant, G. H., Rakaunui .. .. 880 660 Buckingham, F. H., Hylam, Pongaroa (c/o 420 443 W.F.C.A., Pahiatua) Buckley, Denis, Mangatiti .. • • 1,710 952 Buckley, Daniel, Rakaunui .. .. 1,040 1,120 Buckley, R. D., Mangatiti, Pongaroa .. —■ 563 Burling Bros., Landsdown, Masterton .. 15,522 Nil Burling, Charles A., Box 21, Pongaroa .. 1,063 1,050 Burling, E. H., and Robbie, Jas. (Trustees, 1,295 1,218 Estate of W. H. Higginson), Opouri (private bag), Eketahuna Burling, Edwin H., Riverlea, Rakaunui .. j 1,670 1,621 Burling, Robert R., Essex Street, Masterton I ■—■ 13,923

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Akitio County-—continued. Burnett, A. E., " Romania," Waione, 1,800 1,900 (private bag), Dannevirke Burnett, J. K., Springside, Waione (private 970 1,012 bag), Dannevirke Carter Bros., Pongaroa .. .. .. 1,542 1,513 Chatficld, Gordon, Glenathol (private bag), 2,032 2,032 Dannevirke Clark, John, Korora, Pongaroa .. .. 922 1,176 Clark, S. J., Ryehill (No. 4 Rural Route), 1,421 1,451 Horoeka, Dannevirke Clemens, A. B. (rural route), Pongaroa .. 556 496 Clemens, E. W., Pongaroa .. .. 1,122 996 Clifford, Thomas, Waimiro .. .. 368 371 Cruiekshank, W., Kawakawa Road, Waione 480 405 Cruickshank, W. (Reserve), Waione .. 410 410 Cruiekshank, William, jun., Puketoi, Ponga- 558 534 roa Darlington, E. E., Bowood, Rakaunui .. 2,130 1,713 Davidson, James H., Pongaroa .. .. 1,494 1,254 Dickson, John, Range Road, Puketoi Post- 338 390 office Dickson, John, Range Road, Puketoi Post- 400 426 office Dillon, Henry, and Sons, Mangatiti .. 2,300 2,220 Ellingham, H. T., Horoeka (Rural Route 2,370 2,536 No. 4), Dannevirke Ferrick, Matthew, Waione .. .. 1,200 1,050 Ferrick, Mrs. Jessie, Waione .. .. 1,150 900 Franklin Bros., Bloomfield, Ti-tree Point .. 2,021 2,132 Eraser, H. and G., Puketoi Post-office .. 1,252 1,078 Fulcher, James, Puketoi .. .. 366 331 Gardner and Yoeman, Pongaroa .. .. 1,282 1,306 Gibbons, J. H., Waione, Dannevirke .. 1,232 1,105 Gibbons, Mrs. Jessie G., Waione .. .. 640 482 Gichard, F., Pongaroa .. . • .. 530 600 Giddens, Mrs. W. L., Pongaroa .. .. 250 225 Giddens, R. F., Melton, Waimiro .. 810 818 Gilbert, W. J., 8 Cadman Street, Dannevirke 446 505 Gillam, G. H., Pioneer Farm (Rrural Route 1,211 1,190 No. 4), Dannevirke Gowler, H., Puketoi Post-office .. .. 153 284 Gray, Douglas W., Glenwai (private bag), 1,786 1,584 Pongaroa Grubner, A. K., Mangatainoka .. .. 428 Nil Gupwell, J. D., Maku, Pukehinau (rural 608 602 delivery), Pongaroa Hansen Bros., Makuri (private bag), Pahiatua 1,072 1,231 Hansen, L. P., Lindholt, Pongaroa .. 1,447 1,526 Harold, Alice B. M., Pukehinau .. .. 153 130 Harold, D, Kellmore, Waimiro .. .. 612 635 Harold, Hugh, Waimiro .. .. 606 Nil Harrison, W., Mara, Rakaunui .. .. 3,750 3,995 Hartgill, W. H. (Estate of), (e/o G. L. Hart- 5,469 4,603 gill), Te Wakawahine (private bag), Dannevirke Hennessy, James (Estate of), Pongaroa .. 1,236 1,474 Herbert, Frank, Hazelwood, Box 31, Po- 2,466 1,439 ngaroa Herbert, S. F., Pongaroa .. .. 800 604 Holdem, F. P.,Pukehinau,Pongaroa .. 295 520 Holes, Richard, Hillside, Whakataki .. 127 Nil Hornabrook, E. W. B., Box 69, Masterton 776 726 Hume, H. T., Aohanga Station, Lansdowne, 24,750 19,300 Masterton Humphries, S. C. and R. C., Wairaukau, 3,170 3,440 Pongaroa Hunt Bros. (Rural Route No. 4), Waimiro 623 Nil Hunt, Ralph (Rural Route No. 4), Danne- — 659 virke Hunter, Cyril P. (private bag), Waione .. 9,103 9,694 Jones, G. G., Waione .. .. 1,646 1,210 Kent, F. G., Pongaroa .. .. .. 540 550 Knight, C. P., Branscombe, Akitio .. 10,058 8,242 Knight, C. P., Sherwood, Akitio .. .. 4,949 Nil Lang, W, Post-office, Puketoi .. .. 709 680 Lankey, John, Waihi Road, Pongaroa .. 1,068 1,092 Leach, George Henry, Pakowai, Pongaroa.. 859 885 Lees, Mrs. M. J. P., Branscombe, Akitio .. — 6,776 Liverton Bros., Pakowai, Waterfalls (private 9,200 9,070 bag), Tiraumea Lunt, Charles (Rural Route No. 4), Waihi 878 1,048 Falls, Dannevirke Lunt, William, "Lyndon" (private bag), 1,182 1,222 Dannevirke

H.—23b.

HAWKE'S BAY SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Akitio County—continued. Luxton, T. W., Ti-tree Point (private bag), 1,503 1,637 Dannevirke Martin, C. R., Pukerata, Pongaroa .. 1,992 2,281 Mason, Alpheus (Estate of), (Leach, G. H., 1,128 j 1,152 and Woodhouse, J. C., Trustees), No Totara Farm, Pongaroa McAnulty Bros., Waikereru, Rakaunui .. 1,401 j 1,219 McCarthy Bros, (private bag), Pahiatua .. 306 210 McDonald, A., Pongaroa .. .. 621 559 McDonald, James, Ben Lomond, Pongaroa 712 : 595 McDonald, John, Pongaroa .. .. 847 j 1,005 Mclntyre, John, Pongaroa .. .. 438 ! 479 McKay, John, Puketoi, near Pongaroa .. 2,556 j 2,781 McKeeman, D., Jimmy's Hill, Ti-tree Point 847 1,170 McKenzie, A. B., Maku, Pongaroa .. 306 327 McLeod, William, Kaituna, Waione .. 2,256 2,400 Meech, A., Dalmeny Park, Pongaroa .. 1,270 1,437 Meech, Augustus, Springlands, Pongaroa .. 1,363 1 1,498 Meech, C. A., Puketoi, near Pongaroa .. —- { 533 Meech, Mrs. W. R., Pongaroa .. .. 196 437 Miller, David, 2 Elizabeth Street, Palmerston 2,030 j 1,812 North Moore, B. F., Pukehinau (rural delivery), 281 Nil Pongaroa Moriarty, John (rural delivery), Pukehinau, 559 | 606 Pongaroa Moughan, James, Forest Flat, Pongaroa .. 1,300 1,300 Moynihan, Matthew, Pongaroa .. .. 200 80 Murray, J. W. (private bag), Pongaroa .. 2,440 2,700 Norton Bros., Fairview (Rural Route No. 4), 670 700 Waimiro, Dannevirke O'Brien, Maurice, Pongaroa .. .. 556 Nil O'Brien, T., Pongaroa .. .. .. 227 226 Olson, O. F., Puketoi .. .. .. 631 636 Pickett, W. P., Kohiku, Pongaroa .. 2,308 j 2,432 Pim, J. S., jun., Korora, Box 35, Pongaroa 241 353 Pimm Bros., Pongaroa .. .. .. 50 I 36 Plowman, W. H., Akitio .. .. 167 | 200 Polglase, J. W. (Section 21, Block VI, Mount 304 j 308 Cerberus,) Korora, Pongaroa Polglase, J. W., Korora, Pongaroa .. 390 304 Polglase, William J., Pongaroa .. .. —I 508 Poole, H. R. (private bag), Pongaroa .. 3,995 \ 3,340 Porteous, Mrs. Agnes (private bag), Danne- 776 j 800 virke i Ransom, E. A., Queen Street, Dannevirke 5,433 \ 5,902 Reisima, J., Kelvin Grove, Weber .. 828 ; 874 Riddell, D. D., Arklow (private bag), Ponga- 2,840 I 2,806 roa Robbie, F., 94 Scandia Street, Palmerston 1,194 1 1,145 North Robbie, James (private bag), Eketahuna .. 1,693 1,626 Robertson, R. B. (private bag), Pahiatua .. 2,941 2,565 Ross, B. G., Mount Arthur (private bag), 1,018 914 Dannevirke Ruskell, Mrs. M. J., Pahiatua .. .. 765 I 850 I

[ No. of Sheep on — I April 30,1 April 30, 1925. 1929. Akitio County—contimied. Ruskell, Thomas, Pahiatua .. .. 777 865 Ryan, J., Pongaroa .. .. .. 500 548 Ryan, M. (rural delivery), Pongaroa .. 511 588 Seymour, Harry, Rakaunui .. .. 814 781 Sherrard, Mrs. E. A., Pongaroa .. .. 200 Nil Sherrard, S., Pongaroa .. .. .. 1,142 Nil Sherrard, Thomas, Pongaroa .. .. 340 1,400 Smith, G. H. and M. F., Wareware, Pongaroa 5,013 4,059 | Smith, P. V., Marrinanga, Pongaroa .. 12,000 13,500 Somerville Bros., Mount Royal, Rakaunui 1,560 1,511 Sorensen, J. J., The Willows, Rakaunui .. 1,174 1,091 Souness, Mrs. Blanche, Pongaroa .. 539 471 ! Souness, W. J., Box 15, Pongaroa .. 732 776 I Speedy, J. D., Waione .. .. .. — 1,977 J Sto.ne, Thomas, Puketoi, Pongaroa .. 448 536 ! Styles, G. H., Rakaunui (private bag), 1,618 1,669 Pahiatua Sutton and Guinness, Cross Hills, Pongaroa 2,746 2,962 Terry, Walter, Rakaunui .. .. 839 762 Thom, Colin W., Glenmore (private bag), 1,220 910 Dannevirke Thomas, H. (Rural Route No. 4), Dannevirke 2,025 2,125 Thomas, Isaac S., Pongaroa .. .. 736 748 Thomas, William, Rakaunui .. .. 557 538 | Thompson, H., Range Road, Puketoi .. 721 724 Thomson and Gray, Glencoe, Pongaroa .. 5,100 4,561 Tin wort h. H. J., Pongaroa .. .. 425 453 Tinworth, H. J., Pongaroa .. .. 465 450 Toxward, A. J., Dannevirke .. .. 4,399 4,785 Urquhart, A., Horoeka (Rural Route No. 4), 954 949 Dannevirke Utting, Robert, Puketoi .. .. 271 263 Valois, P., Rakaunui .. .. .. 991 912 Vitsky, Benjamin, Pongaroa .. .. 128 91 Waldman, G. F., Pongaroa .. .. 243 186 Ward, W. H., Range Farm, Pongaroa .. 500 406 Ward, W. H., Witton Farm, Pongaroa .. 419 357 Wardle, F., Pongaroa .. .. .. 454 424 Waterman, W. H. (private bag), Dannevirke 470 460 Weeds, W. E., Waione .. .. .. 1,944 1,989 Weeds, W. H., Waione .. .. .. 576 593 West, Frank, Rakaunui.. .. .. 2,415 1,953 VVhitta Bros., Horoeka, Waimiro (Rural 1,375 1,402 Route No. 4), Dannevirke Wilcox, A., Brookfield, Mangatiti . . 1,323 1,327 Wilcox, A., Waimiro .. .. .. 607 505 VVoodhouse, J. G., Rakaunui .. .. 1,020 1,130 Wooffindin, F. C., Puketoi .. .. — 558 Wooffindin, Fred. J., Puketoi .. .. 484 330 Wooffindin, W. C., Puketoi Post-office .. 555 Nil Wright,-W., Rakaunui .. .. .. 370 400 Wright, W. J., Pongaroa .. .. 1,330 1,325 Wyeth, F., Pongaroa .. .. .. 872 1,139 290,766 285,019

H.—238.

WEST COAST SHEEP DISTRICT. Return showing the Sheepowners and the Number of Sheep and Lambs in each County on the 30th April, 1925, and the 30th April, 1926.

B—H. 238.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. CLIFTON COUNTY (In Taranaki Subdivision). Addenbrooke, H. B., Okoke .. .. 400 405 Alexander Bros., Tikorangi .. .. 857 670 Allen, J. H., Tikorangi .. .. .. 91 71 Alpe, A. R., Uruti .. .. .. 334 294 Armstrong, A., Okoke .. . . .. 504 450 Ayers, L., Matau .. .. .. 83 103 Baker, Wm., Princess Street, Waitara .. I 18 66 Barnitt, C. H., Uruti .. .. .. 712 719 Barnitt, F. H. (c/o Newton King Limited), 404 438 New Plymouth Bevington Bros., Okau .. .. .. 260 275 Birdling, L. H., Waitara .. .. 351 303 Blacklock and Erickson, Okau .. .. 984 1,191 Blackloek, Mrs. N. M., Okau .. .. —• 640 Blanohard Bros., Okau .. .. 604 500 Bleakley, E. G., Urenui.. .. .. 365 365 BlundeU, E. K., Okoke .. .. .. — 575 Blundell, E. K. and E. F., Okoke, via Urenui 623 Nil Bower, A. McD., Okau .. .. .. 61 94 Bower Bros., Okau .. .. .. 510 683 Bower Bros., Okau (lately Jury's place) .. — 581 Boyes, F. L., Uruti .. .. .. — 25 Butt Bros., Uruti .. .. .. 1,122 Nil Butt, S., Uruti .. .. .. — 1,217 Cannell, W. D., Okau .. .. .. 259 295 Chapman, T. A., Matau.. .. .. 104 104 Cole, Arno, Onaero .. .. .. 716 614 Orudis, A. E., Tongaporutu .. .. 104 97 Dagg, A. A., Whangamomona .. .. 733 Nil Davis Bros., Mohakatino (private bag), 356 612 Day, M., Waitoitoi .. .. .. 340 456 Dickey and Leigh, Uruti .. .. 174 294 Elliot, P. S., Onaero .. .. .. 76 101 Eriksson, E., Matau .. .. .. 24 96 Evans, E. W. L., Matau .. .. 134 141 Farrelly, J., Okau .. . . .. 346 Nil Fletcher, N. B., Stratford .. .. 545 637 Foreman, C., Box 16, Tikorangi .. .. 356 143 Foreman, H. A., Tikorangi .. .. 1,401 1,419 Freeth, W. J., Waitara .. .. .. 118 125 Fugle, H. E., Uruti .. .. .. 12 25 Gibbs, Arthur (Estate of), Tongaporutu .. 1,565 1,668 Gibson, W. H., Okoke .. .. .. 215 230 Glassford, W. G., Waitoitoi .. .. 733 610 Gray Bros., Okau .. .. .. 840 945 Greenwood Bros., Muritai, Urenui .. 349 364 Greenwood, W., Okau .. .. .. 114 150 Gryllis, H., Urenui .. .. .. — 83 Guscott, R. H., Uruti .. .. .. —- 82 Guscott, S., Fitzroy, New Plymouth .. 120 Nil Handley, C., Urenui .. .. .. 47 411 Henry, T. (Estate of), Pehu .. .. 374 347 Henwood, J. H. and W. C., Okoke .. 306 Nil Henwood, W. A., Okoke .. .. — 259 Heppell, N. O., Sentry Hill .. .. 370 Nil Herbert, J. W., Urenui .. .. .. — 164 Hine, J., Waitara .. .. .. 447 432 Hobbs, G. H., Pukearuhe .. .. 1,317 Nil Holmes, H., Pehu .. .. .. — 253 Hutchinson (private bag), Waitara .. — 600 Jensen, G., Matau .. .. .. — 304 Johnson, R. F., Waitoitoi .. .. 27 57 Johnson, R. S., Uruti .. .. .. 200 80 Johnston and Da vies, Mokau .. .. 6,369 6,950 Jones, J. E., Urenui .. .. . . 106 98 Jupp, A. L., Box 28, Tikorangi .. .. 469 408 Jupp, W. H., Uruti .. .. .. 100 82 Jury, B. F., Box 25, Tikorangi .. .. 558 580 Jury, T. L., Tikorangi .. .. .. 23 38 Kennington, S. J., Matau .. .. 560 875 King, Newton, Limited, New Plymouth .. — 658 Knuckey, L. H., Waitara .. .. 650 550 Krause, A. C. W., Kotare .. .. 468 777

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1026. Clifton County—continued. Lange, D., Okau .. .. .. 674 907 Larsen, A., Pehu .. .. .. 386 370 Larsen, C., Matau .. .. .. 211 217 Larsen, V. H. S., Matau .. .. 76 858 Lee, T. H., Okoke .. .. .. 337 506 Lovell, William, Tongaporutu .. .. 15 20 Lucas, A. D., Urenui, Okoke .. .. 112 Nil Mabin, J. B., Onaero .. .. .. 164 261 Managh, S. A., Urenui .. .. .. 300 650 Martin, J. W. H., Pukearuhe .. .. 410 576 Mathews, F. W., Tikorangi .. .. 95 Nil McBean, D., Ngatamiro .. .. 1,630 1,531 McCoard, William J., Kawhatau Valley, 373 358 Mangaweka McEldowney Bros., Ngatamiro .. .. — 2,680 McEldowney, J. A., Ngatamiro .. .. 2,270 Nil McGregor Bros., Blair Logie, Okau . . 480 Nil McGregor, 0. J., Okau .. .. .. 350 283 McGregor, Percy Charles, Ngatamiro .. 295 192 McGregor, W. G., Okahu .. .. — 451 McKenzie, T., Waitara .. .. .. 202 216 McKeown, A., Okoke .. .. .. 106 117 McKeown, W. J., Tawariki (private bag), 1,601 1,651 Mokau McKoy, Mrs. M. J. (private bag), Waitara 83 103 McMullian, A., Matau .. .. .. — 1,028 McMullian, R. and A., Matau .. .. 680 Nil Miller, A. J., Uruti .. .. .. 183 151 Moody, Thomas, Matau .. .. 152 128 Mortensen, A., Ngatamiro .. .. 363 439 Mounsey, R., Purangi .. .. .. 692 645 Mowat, E. S. L., Waitoitoi .. .. 417 732 Moyes, W. H. (c/o Boys' High School, New 512 Nil Plymouth) Murray, J., Moki Road, Uruti .. .. 530 711 Musker, Charles, Waitoitoi .. .. 103 42 Nelson, F. A., Matau .. .. .. 424 524 Nelson and Russell, Mokau River, Mokau.. 850 862 Newton, L. G., Urenui .. .. .. 393 584 O'Donnell, J. I., Okau Post-office .. 212 168 O'Hanlon, E. J., Waitoitoi .. .. 164 Nil Orchard, A. J. M., Tikorangi .. .. 9 16 O'Riordan, T. J., Urenui .. .. 122 158 Patterson and Waddle, Waitara .. .. 1,020 1,726 Phillips, J. F., Waitoitoi .. .. 29 59 Pigott, R. H., Urenui .. .. .. 959 1,040 Radcliffe, R., Uruti .. ... .. — 20 Radford and McKenzie, Mokau River, Mokau 316 444 Randall, P. L. (private bag), Waitara .. 235 215 Raven, J. F. (private bag), Waitara .. 243 289 Rawlinson, G. H., Post-office, Matau .. 1,520 1,503 Rawlinson, William J., Post-office, Matau.. 570 830 Revell, E. D. (Estate of), (c/o A. A. Dagg, 483 Nil Manager), Whangamomona Ritchie, J. F., Matau .. .. .. 429 300 Rolfe, A. J. H., Matau .. .. .. 141 192 Rolfe, P. A., Matau .. .. .. 422 636 Sarten, C. W., Box 48, Tikorangi . . 343 360 Sarten, F., Tikorangi .. .. .. 1,174 1,090 Sarten, P. G., Box 47, Tikorangi.. . . 97 94 Saywell, R., Uruti .. .. .. 80 70 Schmidt, W., Okau .. .. .. 193 302 Scrimgeour, P. A., Tikorangi .. .. 150 110 Sharp, B. H., Urenui .. .. .. 1,515 1,950 Shaw, E. A., Okau .. .. . . 358 374 Shaw, S. W. (c/o Newton King Limited), 1,902 2,071 New Plymouth Sheard, A., Urenui . . .. .. — 782 Sheen, S. (private bag), Waitara . . 304 405 Smellie, W. R., Matau .. .. .. 321 443 Smith, J. T. and A. D.,.Matau .. .. 532 542 Stewart, A. G. (private bag), Stratford . . 1,945 2,222 Sutton Bros., Uruti .. .. .. 356 Nil Taylor Bros., Urenui .. .. . . 55 106 Tebbutt, J. E., Matau .. .. .. 412 400

H.—23b.

WEST COAST SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Clifton County—continued. Thompson, R., Waitoitoi .. .. 486 Nil Thomson, C. L., Uruti .. .. . . 260 260 Topless, S., Urenui .. .. .. 543 484 Vickery, J., jun., Princess Street, Waitara 141 120 Walker, G., Okau .. .. .. 820 Nil Walker, M. A., Urenui .. .. .. 612 Nil Wallace, James, Kiore .. .. .. 454 459 Waterson, F. E., Pehu .. .. .. '470 435 Watson, W. H., Tarata .. .. 1,042 1,122 Wells, B. S„ Uruti .. .. .. 81 Nil Wells, Herbert, Pukearuhe .. .. 1,058 971 Wells, Philip, Pukearuhe . . .. 14 21 Whitehead, Alfred O., Tikorangi.. .. 426 461 Whitehead, H., Onaero .. .. — 200 Whitehead, J., Tikorangi .. .. 956 990 Whitehead, V. D., Box 56, Tikorangi .. — 251 Whittaker, E., Okoke . . .. .. 17 20 Whittle, E. (c/o R. J. Whittle, Manager), 171 90 Uruti Wilkinson, C. A. (c/o J. Drosdowski), 282 466 Pukearuhe Wilson Bros., Urenui .. .. .. 582 704 Wilson, J. H., Urenui .. .. .. 282 391 Wilton, A., Whangamomona .. .. 297 279 Wright, T., Okoke .. .. .. 1,352 1,120 Young, G. L., Waitoitoi .. .. 564 686 73,398 79,119 TARANAKI COUNTY (In Taranaki Subdivision). Aish, Mrs. A. E., Tataraimaka .. .. —• 133 Andrews, H., Huirangi .. .. .. — 515 Andrews, L. G., Huirangi .. .. 583 Nil Bell, J. C., Oakura .. .. .. 85 100 Bellshaw, F., Tataraimaka .. .. 445 430 Blackley, Dr., P., New Plymouth .. 212 249 Blundell, F. H., 15 Vivian Street, New 33 618 Plymouth Browne, L. A., Devon Street West, Mission — 31 Hill, New Plymouth Burke, J., Barrett Road, New Plymouth .. 11 12 Burrows, R., Egmont Village .. .. 193 118 Carthew, E., Barrett Road, New Plymouth 416 665 Carthew, F. G., Vogletown, New Plymouth — 100 Cartwright, W. D., Lepperton .. .. — 81 Cocksedge, C. G., Dover Road, Okato .. 565 263 Cole, A., Carrington Road, New Plymouth 68 102 Earp Bros., Hurworth . . .. .. — 16 Earp, F., Hillsborough, New Plymouth .. 6 9 Emslie, W. W., Oakura.. .. .. 23 29 Fisher Bros., Tataraimaka .. .. 274 390 Fletcher, G. M., McLean Street, Waitara .. — 39 Foreman, W. D., Lepperton .. .. — 127 Fussell, W. B., Inglewood .. .. 46 58 Gray, W. J., Okato .. .. .. 43 61 Gray, William, Omata .. .. .. 249 282 Hair, R., Tataraimaka .. .. .. — 661 Hale, A. J., Hillsborough .. .. 48 43 Hale, John, New Plymouth .. .. 220 342 Hine, V. H., Korito .. .. .. 150 235 Honeyfield, W., Tataraimaka .. .. 116 76 Hoskin, W., Bell Block .. .. .. 143 167 Jones, R. H., Pitone Road, Tataraimaka .. 27 53 Jordan, C., Lower Mangorei .. .. 23 22 Julian, R. H., Okato .. .. .. 106 111 Knight, Mrs. J., Tataraimaka .. .. 306 602 Kurth, B. C., Barrett Road, New Plymouth — 51 Longstaff, B. L., Brixton .. .. 247 346 Loveridge, J. F., Huirangi .. .. 256 386 Mace Bros., Kent Road.. .. .. 792 632 McGregor, P., Barrett Road, New Plymouth 300 217 Marsh, L. A., Hillsborough .. .. 6 5 Mitchell, George C., Upper Mangorei .. 34 72 Morris, W. K., Oakura . . .. . . 206 42 Morton, R. A., Egmont Village .. .. 2 Nil Neilson, H. P. F., Lower Mangorei .. 550 614 New Plymouth Golf Club (c/o J. B. Wilson), 358 Nil Box 69, New Plymouth ] Newing, R. H., Pitone Road, Tataraimaka 24 Nil ] Oliver, E. A., Lepperton .. .. —• 25 1 Palmer, A. H., Avenue Road, New Ply- 26 22 ] mouth ]

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Tabanaki County—continued. Pearee, J. I)., Upper Mangorei, New Ply- — 50 mouth Pierson, H., Okato .. .. .. — 100 Putt, P. A., Okato . . .. .. 12 55 Sampson, F. H., Sentry Hill .. .. 1,483 1,281 Shrimpton, L. L., Hurford Road, New Ply- ■—■ 15. mouth Sole Bros., New Plymouth .. .. 263 Nil Sole, 0. W., New Plymouth .. .. —• 111 Street, A., Bell Block .. .. .. 55 82 Styles, C., Smart Road, New Plymouth .. — 120 Taranaki A. and P. Association, New Ply- —- 44 mouth Taranaki Jockey Club, New Plymouth .. 92 87 Tate, G. V., Waitara .. .. .. 40 96 Thomas, J., Frankley Road, New Plymouth —■ 41 Trimble, T. P., Barrett Road, New Plymouth 300 108 Turnbull, A., Huirangi .. .. .. 296 544 Warall, A. H., Takaraimaka .. .. — 54 Watson, J. S., Ariki Street, New Plymouth — 30 Western, T. H., Bell Block .. .. 1,755 1,653 Weston, C. H., Lower Mangorei .. .. 223 212 Weston, Charles F., Korito .. .. 406 396 Weston, Henry (Estate of), (c/o A. P. 202 231 Lister), Frankley Road, New Plymouth Wilkie, F. W., Rotorua .. .. —- 205 Wilton, J., Carrington Road, New Plymouth — 184 Wood, A. (c/o Newton King Limited), New —■ 630 Plymouth Wood, P., Barrett Road, New Plymouth .. 450 350 Wooldridge, J., Dover Road, Okato .. 187 191 12,956 16,028 INGLEWOOD COUNTY (In Taranaki Subdivision). Askew, James (rural box), Inglewood .. 285 350 Atkinson, E., Box 60, Inglewood.. .. 48 41 Ayling and Gibson, Kaimiro .. .. 513 548 Bakewell, R. J., Waitui, Inglewood .. 286 274 Beauchamp, S., Inglewood .. .. 395 852 Bishell Bros., Tarata .. .. .. 730 800 Blackburn Bros., Tarata .. .. 247 Nil Burgess, J., Te Tawa, Inglewood.. .. — 119 Burgess, J. W., Taj-ata .. .. .. 424 515 Butler, J., Tariki .. .. .. 32 102 Cameron, M. S., Stratford .. .. 538 Nil Campbell, W. J. (rural delivery), Purangi .. 179 250 Capper, G., Kaimata .. .. .. 30 103 Chapman, S., Tariki .. .. .. 167 180 Corlett, J. L., Ratapiko.. .. .. 334 380 Corrigan, A. J., Inglewood .. .. 1,312 1,353 Cowley, A. E., Tariki . . .. .. 20 20 Drake Bros, (rural box), Tarata .. .. 1,062 952 Drummond, R., Tarata .. .. 449 389 Eversfield, Ratapiko, via Tariki .. .. — 48 Foy, J., Princes Street, Hawera .. .. 63 61 Gamlin, A. B., Inglewood .. .. 41 461 George, S. (rural route), Tarata .. .. 812 Nil Goodwin, W., Tariki .. .. .. — 20 Grieve, J. W., Tarata .. .. .. 198 169 Hall, H. T., Brixton .. .. .. — 753 Harkness, W. V., Tariki .. .. 95 220 Heath and Mitchell, Purangi .. .. 613 766 Hirst, J. W., Tarata .. .. .. 99 92 Hunter, James, Waitui, Inglewood .. 561 668 James Bros., Waitoriki .. .. — 60 Johnston, E., Bristol Road, Inglewood .. 65 30 Jones, Henry, Kaimata.. .. .. 696 747 Kendrick Bros., Tariki .. .. .. 100 Nil Kilsby, James, Surrey Road, Tariki .. 105 122 King, Eliot (e/o Newton King Limited), 481 1,220 New Plymouth Laurence, E. A. and W., Tarata .. .. — 1,424 Lawrence, W., Inglewood . . .. 469 843 Lile, W. J., Inglewood .. .. .. 157 322 Ludemann, W., Tarata .. .. .. 204 244 Lyon, C. O., Inglewood .. .. .. — 105 MacRae and Son, Motukawa .. .. 278 446 Mannix, D. J., Tariki .. .. .. 257 287 Marshall Bros., Inglewood .. .. 226 338 Marshall, W. G., Inglewood .. .. 202 276 Martin, C. D., Ka,imata,, .. .. 79 94

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No. of Sheep on No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. 1925. 1926. Inglewood County—continued. Stratford County —continued. Morton, R. A., Egmont Village .... — 1 Cleland Bros, (c/o H. Cleland), Gordon Road, 1,367 1,274 Muir, D., Tarata .. .. .. 299 657 Toko Muir, F. A., Motukawa Road, Tarata .. 395 555 Cleland Bros., Kaponga .. .. 1,012 1,062 Openshaw, P. A., Egmont Village .. 409 439 Coleman, George, Ngaere .. .. 360 372 O'Reilly Bros., Tarata .. .. .. 413 108 Cook, H., Huinga .. .. .. 500 629 Paterson, R., Tarata .. .. .. 108 306 Corkill, N. R., Kupe .. .. .. 385 344 Reesby, F. A., Inglewood .. .. — 310 Court, Geo. F., Puniwhakau .. .. 672 560 Smith, G. R. (rural delivery), Tarata .. 112 48 Crudis, G. W. A., Strathmore .. .. 13 16 Smith, W. J., Inglewood .. .. — 10 Cutfield, E., Tututawa .. .. .. 380 439 Standish, F. M., Te Motu, Tarata .. 663 850 Darragh, J., Huiroa .. .. .. 710 1,198 Standish, F. M., Kirikiri, Tarata .. 20 33 Death, Herbert H. T., Ngaere .. .. 966 905 Stevenson, Mrs. C. (e/o S. George, Manager, — 732 Faull, A., Box 13, Stratford .. .. 54 124 (rural box)), Tarata Forbes, W. E., Kupe .. .. .. 629 713 Stronge, C. B., Kaiinata .. .. 162 243 Forrester and Mullions (per J. Gould), Wai- 767 739 Surrey, A. E., Westown, New Plymouth .. — 237 rini Road, Toko Sutton, R. B., Inglewood .. .. 20 Nil Forrester, E., Mangamingi .. .. 980 Nil Vrsaljko Bros., Purangi.. .. .. 1,634 1,918 Eraser, A., Huiroa .. .. .. 1,260 1,260 Waite, Henry, Tarata .. .. .. 134 219 Fulcher, A. E., Stratford .. .. 894 * Webb, A. J. (rural mail), Purangi .. 308 277 Gatton, F. C. and H. B., Puniwhakau .. 359 367 Wicksteed, L. A., Tarata .. .. 257 223 Gedge, T. S., Puniwhakau .. .. 161 153 Winfield, D., Inglewood .. .. 379 154 Gibbs, A. C., Tututawa .. .. 260 347 Wisnewski, F., Te Tawa .. .. — 35 Gibbs, A. C., Tututawa .. .. -— 103 Young, J. F., Waitoriki, Inglewood .. 624 452 Goble, W., Tututawa .. .. .. 44 57 — — Godkin, Thomas, Taurakawa .. .. 1,330 1,556 18,789 24,851 Goldup, T. H., Toko .. .. .. 56 59 — Gordon, P., Huinga, Toko .. .. 3,490 3,975 Griffin, Cornelius, Huiroa .. .. 390 569 EGMONT COUNTY Hair, J. M., Fitzroy .. .. .. 1,868 Nil (In Taranaki Subdivision). Hancock and Bill, Messrs., Tuna.. .. 119 Baylis, Edward George, Opunake .. — 19 Hann, S. G. F., Stratford .. .. 269 Nil Campbell, Samuel, Pihama .. .. — 57 Harwood, S. E., Tututawa .. .. 848 900 Cassie Bros., Okato .. .. .. 986 1,158 Hasler, M. J., Kiore .. .. .. 296 564 Cox, J. C., Opunake .. .. .. 30 Nil Hathaway, William, Tuna .. .. 616 62 Fleming, R., Cape Road, Pungarehu .. 691 611 Hayes, Thomas, Puniwhakau .. .. 531 Nil Fleming, Thomas, Rahotu .. .. 58 116 Hoby, H., Toko .. .. .. 160 103 Forsyth, Edward Stuart, Pihama .. 55 84 Iremonger, W., Huiroa .. .. .. 637 716 Good, A., Hawera .. .. .. 2,750 2,190 Jackson Bros., Midhirst .. .. 788 762 Gray, E. H., Pungarehu .. .. — 48 Jackson, James, Puniwhakau .. .. 500 532 Hargan, C., Nopera Road, Pihama .. 12 2 Jacobsen, J., Tututawa.. .. .. 19 225 Hopkins, H., Rahotu .. .. .. 20 24 Jones, G., Lowgarth .. .. .. 15 39 Looney, George, Wiremu Road, Opunake .. — 572 Jones, G. and W. (Salisbury Road Pro- — 9 Lysaght, H. T. (c/o Mr. Beauchamp), Ra- 1,455 1,450 perty), Midhirst hotu Kaye, H. J., Huinga .. .. .. 193 182 McHardy, J., Pihama .. .. .. 20 Nil Kirkwood, E. J., Stratford .. .. 175 150 McLaehlan, A. (Estate of), (e/o J. W. Cowan), 788 946 Lancaster, A. G., Beaconsfield Road, Strat- — 174 Pihama ford Mills, C., New.all Road, Puniho .. .. 116 Nil Lepper, M. H., Puniwhakau .. .. 600 607 Morris, R. J., Eltham Road, Opunake .. 943 777 Linds, D., Huiroa .. .. .. 282 609 O'Sullivan, D., Opunake .. .. 30 Nil Malone and Worthington, Puniwhakau .. 1,847 1,329 Pettigrew, John, Pihama .. .. 17 14 Marfell, A., Toko .. .. .. 712 790 Read, Francis, Pihama .. .. .. 6 Nil Marfell, Edward, Toko .. .. .. 514 870 Stevenson, A., Pihama .. .. .. — 183 Marfell, L., Toko .. .. .. 265 225 Thompson, Momona, Rahotu .. .. 8 13 Martin, W. B., Huiroa .. .. .. 214 271 Tosland, James S., Pihama .. .. — 120 Martyn, John, Huiroa .. .. .. 166 124 Turnbull, S. R., Newall Road, Puniho .. 280 419 Maunsell, T. V., Toko .. .. .. 101 123 Mayo, H., Strathmore .. .. .. 4 131 8,265 8,803 McMullion, A., Gordon Road, Toko .. 436 206 McMullion, A., Gordon Road, Mangatotara — 750 STRATFORD COUNTY Meek, James, Strathmore .. .. 190 750 (In Taranaki Subdivision). Muggleton, G. F., Tututawa .. .. 194 183 Ammon Bros., Autawa, Huiroa .. .. — 320 Nash, William, Te Popo .. .. 357 286 Arkwright and Johnston, Tututawa .. 3,036 3,572 Noble, G. E., Makahu .. .. .. 381 328 Armstrong, J., Huiroa .. .. .. 720 198 Norris, J. B., Tututawa .. .. 500 808 Bain, G., Kahouri Road, Stratford .. 5 238 O'Neill, John, Pukengahu, Ngaere .. 294 169 Barlow, A., Stratford .. .. .. 170 84 O'Reilly, W., Douglas .. .. .. 600 782 Bayly, Charles, Woodleigh, Toko .. 2,402 3,465 Patterson, T. A., Kiore.. .. .. 270 599 Bellamy, William, Makahu .. .. 62 103 Paul, Mrs. Alice, Huiroa .. .. 323 192 Bennett, Gilberd, and Evetts, Tututawa .. 154 282 Pegg Bros., Douglas .. .. .. 1,282 1,845 Besley, H., Te Popo .. .. .. — 1,867 Phelan, J. E., Mangototaia .. .. 70 161 Best Bros., Box 27, Eltham .. .. 1,790 1,695 Phillips, M., Tututawa .. .. .. 289 259 Bill, G., Tunia.. .. .. .. — 30 Phillips, M., Tututawa .. .. .. — 41 Binnie, Robert R., Post-office, Huinga, Toko 294 260 Pitt Bros., Stratford .. .. .. 206 228 Blair, Walter, Huiroa .. .. .. 803 612 Reith Bros., Douglas .. .. .. 1,830 Nil Bredin, T. H., Tariki .. .. .. 463 496 Rowe, C. W. N., Rowan .. .. 53 50 Bredow, F. W. R., Raupo Park, Douglas .. 1,900 2,640 Skedgewell, Ariel Street, Stratford .. — 118 Bretherton, A., Ahuroa Road, Stratford .. 662 366 Smith Bros., Tututawa .. .. .. -— 95 Brooking, G. E., Tututawa .. .. 242 377 Sowerby, H., Toko .. .. .. 315 355 Brough, E. J., Tututawa. .. .. 47 142 Sparkes Bros., Ngaere .. .. .. 777 781 Budge, A. W., Makara, Stratford .. 277 333 Sproull, W. H., Omoana .. .. 282 313 Bunning, A. C., Douglas .. .. 168 145 Stanford, J. A., Ahama Road, Huiroa .. 118 Nil Bunning, W. H., Huiroa .. .. 511 260 Stanford, J. A., Akoma Road, Huiroa .. 166 279 Chatham, Tuna .. .. .. — 70 Steele, G. H., Puniwhakau .. .. 130 Nil * Return not received before cloBing of list.

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Ho. of Sheep on No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. 1925. 1926. Stratford County—continued. Whangamomona County—continued. Stewart, K. J., Strathmore .. .. 590 910 Jones and Thorns, Whangamomona .. 514 509 Symes, M. J., Puniwhakau .. .. 860 814 Kemp, D., Te Wera .. .. .. 651 878 Ure Bros., Taurakawa .. .. .. 1,602 1,560 Kennedy, W. McL., and Co., Tahora .. 864 944 Urquhart, M., Mangatotara .. .. — 63 Kirton Bros., Kohuratahi .. .. 117 118 Walter, Edward, Douglas .. .. 871 653 Kopke, F. K., Makahu .. .. .. 308 104 Ward, William, Tututawa .. .. — 95 Kopke, F. K., The Homestead, Makahu .. 110 225 Watchorn, Charles, Puniwhakau .. 818 890 Law, James, Kohuratahi .. .. 959 916 Watchorn, K., Puniwhakau .. .. 381 456 Long, B. C., Tahora .. .. .. 60 500 Webby, Leonard, Mangatoki .. .. 295 480 Lunn, N. S., Whangamomona .. .. 433 509 Wells, E. R., Wingrove Road, Ngaere .. 1,371 1,375 Malmanche, P. A., Pohokura .. .. 280 288 Wells, R., Huiroa .. .. .. 163 100 Malmanche, S. F., Pohokura .. .. 208 Nil Wickham, H. R„ Huiroa .. .. 100 164 Mantle, E. G., Tahora .. .. .. 213 160 Winskill and Green, Douglas .. .. — 1,842 McAloon, Owen, Te Wera .. .. 63 106 Wood, J., Huiroa .. .. .. 1,610 1,567 McCartie, C. R., Tahora .. .. 864 1,155 Wood, 0., Puniwhakau .. .. 293 257 McCartie, J. B., Kohuratahi .. .. 355 473 Young, J. E., Puniwhakau .. .. — 734 McCluggage, A., Pohokura .. .. 228 230 McCluggage, J. T., Whangamomona .. 220 249 60,382 65,530 McCutchan, Allan, Whangamomona .. 757 647 McCutchan, C. K., Tahora .. .. 522 398 McCutchan, Charles K., Tahora .. .. 283 691 WHANGAMOMONA COUNTY McDonough, M. D., Kohuratahi .. .. 202 355 (In Taranaki Subdivision). McGuinn, C., Whangamomona .. .. 10 330 Anderson, Gordon E., Tahora .. .. 568 614 Mcllroy, T., Te Wera .. .. .. 465 386 Anderson, H., Whangamomona .. .. 400 880 McLeod, H. A., Tahora.. .. .. 587 557 Anderson, John E., Whangamomona .. 950 960 McMullian, Gordon Road, Mangototara .. ■— 1,720 Aylward, L. W., Hurimoana .. .. 355 385 Milne, A. C., Kohuratahi .. .. 375 372 Bacon, G. L„ Kohuratahi .. .. 50 65 Moore, J. C., Kohuratahi .. • .. 850 580 Barton, G., Kohuratahi.. .. .. 371 244 Morrison, Donald, Kohuratahi .. .. 1,224 1,270 Bellamy, William, Makahu .. .. 146 226 Murphy, C. L. A., Whangamomona .. 593 816 Bennett, H., Kohuratahi .. .. 7 Nil Murphy, W., Aotuhia, Whangamomona .. 650 455 Bridgeman, F., Kohuratahi .. .. 380 400 Murray, David, Aotuhia, Whangamomona 340 230 Brydone, T., Makahu .. .. .. 580 1,246 Nairn, J. A., Hurimoana .. .. 337 299 Budge and Barwick, Nukutauraro, Te Wera, 1,975 1,750 Neilson, Frank, Whangamomona .. 467 427 Stratford Nelson, W. G.. Kohuratahi .. .. 674 901 Callaghan, E. G., Aotuhia, Whangamomona 1,453 955 Neustrouski, B., Whangamomona .. 1,065 1,150 Callaghan, E. G., Aotuhia, Whangamomona — 446 O'Dea, P., Whangamomona .. .. 1,255 1,350 Callaghan, W., Whangamomona .. .. 235 300 Oliver, E. T., Kohuratahi .. .. 505 321 Cammock, J., Whangamomona .. .. 200 177 Ostler, John, Hurimoana .. .. 193 143 Carmichael, J., Huiakama .. .. 81 35 Partridge, W. H., Whangamomona .. 932 965 Carner and Fletcher, Whangamomona .. 465 Nil Perry, M. A., Kohuratahi .. .. 292 354 Carr, T., Pohokura .. .. .. 331 209 j Porter, J., Whangamomona .. .. 498 582 Carter, C., Tahora .. .. .. 250 276 Proffit, 1>. H., jun., Whangamomona .. 20 16 Carver, J. N., Whangamomona .. .. — 232 Prolfit, David, Whangamomona .. .. 863 947 Cleland Bros., Kaieto, Kohuratahi .. 4,710 4,750 Revell and Owen, Messrs. (c/o Mr. A. A. — 638 Coates, Geo., Pohokura .. . . 148 250 Dagg, Manager), Whangamomona Coates, P., Pohokura .. .. .. 426 168 Roberton, E. B., Tahora .. .. 1,721 1,662 Connor, Geo., Kohuratahi .. .. — 500 Rooney Bros., Tahora .. .. .. 359 378 Corbett,-G. H., Kohuratahi .. .. 360 567 Rose Bros., Whangamomona . . .. 1,170 1,190 Coulter, Joseph, Pohokura .. .. 186 192 Ross, Thomas, Aotuhia, Whangamomona .. 318 322 Coxhead, A., jun., Whangamomona .. 1,567 1,694 Roughan, J., Hurimoana .. .. 113 113 Coxhead, F. C., Tahora .. . . 356 348 Selby and Doyle, Tahora .. .. 560 489 Coxhead, P. L., Whangamomona .. 320 550 | Selby Bros., Tahora .. .. .. 420 457 Coyne, A., Makahu .. .. .. 659 680 Shewry Bros., Tahora .. .. .. 834 620 Curry, A. J., Whangamomona .. .. 220 347 Shewry, J. E., Tahora .. .. .. 403 790 Curtain, E., Hurimoana, Whangamomona.. 200 201 Shewry, R. A., Tahora .. .. .. 735 847 Dagg, A., Whangamomona .. .. — 508 Smith Bros., Tututawa .. .. 38 * Davis, D. J., Tahora .. .. .. 168 257 Smith, L., Whangamomona .. .. 287 268 Elliot Bros., Kohuratahi .. .. 700 672 Spence, Frank (c/o Newton King, Limited), 320 270 Farrall, J., Kohuratahi.. .. .. 542 485 Stratford Fletcher, Mrs. E., Whangamomona .. — 347 Spence, G., Aotuhia, Whangamomona .. 363 39 Fletcher, W. C., Whangamomona .. 610 715 Stone-Wigg, A. J., Devonhurst, Te Wera .. 2,940 322 Ford, M. P., Makahu .. .. .. 515 521 j Summerhayes, K. A., Whangamomona (Sec- 160 324 Frank, G. L., Tahora .. .. .. 648 Nil tion 2, Block 13) S., Kohuratahi .. .. .. 338 309 Sutton, L., Kohuratahi .. .. 363 Nil Geever, M., Whangamomona .. .. 163 180 Taylor, S. E. C., Tahora . . .. 310 312 Gill, L., Whangamomona .. .. 146 126 ; Telfar, William, Whangamomona .. — 935 Gill, William, Whangamomona . . .. 518 523 Thompson, W., Tahora .. .. 335 350 Good, W. A. (private bag), Stratford .. 1,149 1,000 Trask, T. E., Kohuratahi .. .. — 75 Goodwin Bros., Whangamomona.. .. 288 Nil Ward, William, Tututawa .. .. 29 Nil Gower, G., Kohuratahi .. .. .. 978 1,158 | Waflgh, A., Tahora .. .. .. 335 Nil Gray, D. W., Huiakama .. .. 253 223 J West, W. B., Hurimoana .. .. 796 919 Gwilliam, J., Tahora .. .. .. 142 230 Wilde, E. J., Pohokura .. .. 773 910 Hansen, H. M., Strathmore .. .. — 98 Wilkinson, H. J. (Section 7, Block II, 616 462 Harre, J., Kohuratahi .. .. .. 473 511 Pouatu), Tahora Harre, S., Kohuratahi .. .. .. 514 621 Wilkinson, H. J., Tahora .. .. 933 805 Hawken, C. W., Tahora .. .. 1,135 1,029 Willis, William, Kohuratahi .. .. 474 472 Henderson, J., Makahu .. .. 1,700 "2,464 Wilson, E. R. W., Kohuratahi .. .. 383 412" Hight, D. R., Kohuratahi .. .. — 409 Wilson, T. H. S., Kohuratahi .. .. 888 730 Hight, H. E., Kohuratahi .. .. 92 Nil Wilson, W. G., Kohuratahi .. .. 580 312 Hodder, J. G., Kohuratahi .. .. 110 156 Wilson, W. G., Kohuratahi .. .. — 335 Hogg, Robert, Pohokura .. .. 206 316 Wyatt, E. A., Kohuratahi .. .. 470 432 Hopkirk Bros., Makahu.. .. .. 670 671 Wyley, E. H., Whangamomona .. .. 902 850 James, W., Tahora .. .. .. 995 630 Young, W. H. H., Bricon Road, Stratford 2,173 1,920 Johnson, H., Tahora .. .. .. 377 317 | ——-—■ Johnston, J. G. (c/o B. Boyle, Manager), Te 2,700 2,657 | 75,586 79,366 Wera | . * Return not received before closing of list.

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WEST COAST SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

! No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. ELTHAM COUNTY (In Taranaki Subdivision). Barnard, L. C., Mangamingi, Eltham .. 307 343 Belcher, C. J., Box 99, Eltham .. .. 13 20 Best, E. A., Box 27, Eltham .. .. 1,730 1,026 Boddie, A. M. (Estate of), Mangamingi, via 1,330 1,045 Eltham Bootin, W. P., Eltham .. .. .. — 35 Brown Bros., Rukumoana, Eltham .. 3,414 3,431 Buckman, Otto, Omoana, Eltham .. 974 1,225 Bunn, Levi, Moeroa, via Eltham.. .. 1,247 400 Campbell, A. L., Eraser Road, Hawera .. 1,008 1,132 Campbell, J. L., Eltham .. .. 329 421 Clark, W. W., Hunter Road, Box 39, Eltham — 530 Cooker, John (Rural Mail No. 2), Eltham .. 1,405 1,194 Coleman, S. I)., Chiselhurst, Eltham .. 458 562 Doole, A., Moeroa, via Eltham .. .. 238 456 Flyger, C. E., Moeroa, via Eltham .. 870 957 Forrester, E., Mangamingi .. .. — 984 Forrester, Patrick,Rawhitiroa (rural delivery), 652 595 Eltham Gardner, J. W. H., Mangawhero Road, 254 60 Riverlea Gibson, B. C., Mountain Road, Normanby 294 332 Gibson, Mrs. E. J., Stuart Road, Eltham .. 263 206 Gower, A. C., Omoana .. .. 1,420 1,385 Gower, Humphrey V., Matemateaonga, via 725 563 Eltham Granville, John (c/o M. Granville, Manager), 1,250 1,220 Mangamingi, via Eltham Guthrie, S. G., Box 107, Eltham .. 884 1,077 Hamilton, J., Moeroa, via Eltham .. 180 180 Hammersley, P., Kaponga .. .. — 30 Hardwick-Smith, W., Kohonui, Mangamingi 5,025 4,060 Hardwick-Smith, W., " Kohunui," Manga- — 2,300 mingi, via Eltham Hickey, J., Mangamingi .. .. .. — 342 Hill, G. L., Tirimoana, Eltham .. .. — 73 Hunger, 0., Mountain Road, Normanby .. 12 Nil Jackson and Mclntyre, Mangamingi .. 420 942 Jackson and Mclntyre, Mangamingi, via 1,060 420 Eltham Jenkins, S. H., Julian Street, via Eltham .. 53 Nil Jenkins, S. H., Moeroa, via Eltham .. 258 400 Jenkins, T. H., Mata, Eltham .. . . 150 Nil Jennings, Lawrence Arthur, Eraser Road, 346 484 Hawera Johnston and Reader, Omoana .. .. 400 348 Kelly, M., Te Roti, Eltham . . .. 50 48 Kerr, J., Rotokare, Eltham . . .. 615 936 Knuckey, R. J., Rawhitiroa .. .. 124 50 Law, Robert, Kaponga .. .. 3 10 Luxton Bros., Matapu .. .. .. — 4 Magnaer, E., Eltham .. .. ... — 676 Malone Bros., Riverlea .. . . .. — 38 McWilliam, A., 27 King Edward Street, 2,259 2,133 Eltham McWilliam, F. R., Omoana, via Eltham .. 280 Nil Meuli, Martin, Moeroa, via Eltham .. 562 Nil Newall, Arthur, Fraser Road, Hawera .. —• 150 O'Connor, M., Rawhitiroa, Eltham .. 949 869 Orsbourne, G., Matamateaonga, Eltham .. 1,770 Nil O'Sullivan, J., Matapu .. .. .. 1,400 970 Pease Bros., Mangatoki.. .. .. 1,589 2,071 Pepperell Bros. (E. J. Pepperell, Manager), 220 14 Awatuna East Perry, Mrs. Mabel, Tututawa, Eltham .. 2,670 4,329 Perry, Thomas, Mangatoki .. .. 456 430 Perry, W. H., Matamateaonga, via Eltham 2,060 Nil Phillips, Mrs. Minnie, Kitchener Street, — 618 Eltham Quinn, J. T., Eltham .. .. .. 1,202 1,331 Reardon, F., Castle Street, Eltham .. — 409 Revell, J., and Son, Palmer Road, Kaponga — 27 Richards, J. W., Moeroa .. .. 1,930 1,722 Robertson, William B., Hu Road, Rawhiti- 851 1,066 roa, Eltham Robinson, Wm. G., Omoana .. .. 384 361 Rutherford, W., " Glenui" (private bag), 4,901 7,320 Eltham Sanderson, Isaac, Rotokare .. .. 427 433 Scott Bros., Omoana, via Eltham .. 1,431 1,103 Slater, C. H., Mata .. .. .. 609 685 Smith, Richard, Fraser Road, Hawera .. — 101 Sproull, W. H., Omoana .. .. 1,011 940 Stade, F. A., Mangatoki .. .. 550 699

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Eltham County—continued. Sulzberger Bros., Mangatoki .. .. 1 30 Thompson, G. E., Hawera .. .. 197 358 Trembath, W. J. (rural delivery), Eltham — 2,674 Turner, G. C., Eltham .. .. .. 1,797 1,948 Walsh, John, Rawhitiroa, Eltham .. 4 Nil White, George William (c/o Humphrey V. 2,300 2,060 Gower, Manager), Matemateaonga Willis, H. P. (c/o A. F. Wills), Cameron Street, 1,193 1,911 Hawera Wright, P. H., Waihi Road, Hawera .. 3 11 60,767 67,319 HAWERA COUNTY (In Taranaki Subdivision). Alexander, J. R., Ararata, Hawera .. 900 949 Alexander, J. R., Glover Road, Hawera .. 247 Nil Armstrong, Charles, Nolantown, Hawera .. 1,200 1,300 Baker, J. H. (rural delivery), Hawera .. 1,928 1,885 Barkla, J. T., Hawera .. .. .. 1,825 1,800 Barr, H., Scott Road, Hawera .. .. — 142 Beard, D. (Walter Doole, Manager), Ararata, 7,023 5,977 Hawera Bremer, A. L., Wingrove Road, Ngaere .. 377 Nil Bremer, A. L., Wingrove Road, Ngaere .. 1,638 1,555 Bremer, Phil, Okaiawa .. .. .. 919 860 Brewer, H. W., Hawera .. .. 2,750 2,491 Buckrell, Percy E., Whakamara, Hawera .. 459 600 Buckrell, S. P., Whakamara, Hawera .. 123 55 Burton Bros., Ararata, Hawera .. .. — 190 Carr, M., Okaiawa .. .. .. — 200 Condon, J., Skeet Road, Matapu .. .. — 269 Corcoran, W., Hawera .. .. .. 2,204 2,408 Corrigan, J. R., " The Oaks," Hawera .. 342 360 Cunningham, W. F. (rural delivery), Ohangai 1,240 1,237 Road, Hawera Death and Sons (rural delivery), Ararata, 553 748 Hawera Douglas, R. B., Box 61, Hawera .. 2,070 2,000 Douglas, W. and R. B., Box 61, Hawera .. 1,941 1,958 Duckworth, W. A., Ararata, Hawera .. 631 787 Dunlop, O. J., Meremere .. .. 203 627 Dunlop, W., Meremere .. .. .. 117 142 Edwards, D., Okaiawa .. .. .. 200 140 Edwards, William, Mokoia .. .. 559 679 Egmont Agricultural and Pastoral Associa- 40 95 tion, Nelson Street, Hawera Egmont Racing Club (V. B. Stratton, 205 221 Secretary), Hawera Field, S. C., Whakamara .. .. 298 611 Forbes, J. and G. I., Normanby .. .. 1,005 1,122 Foreman, T. T., Alton .. .. .. 355 435 Foreman, W. G., Hawera .. .. —• 1,075 Geary Bros, (c/o W. Young), Meremere .. 1,185 1,223 Gibbons, E., Manawapori Road, Hawera .. 250 320 Harris Bros., Okaiawa .. .. .. 300 700 Hawera Borough Abattoir, Hawera .. 60 81 Hawken, C., Mokoia .. .. .. 4,018 1,692 Hawken, 0. (c/o Godfrey Hawken, Mere- 844 606 mere, Hawera) Hicks, Robert, Hawera .. .. 89 129 Honeyfield, Ivo, Glenmore, Whakamara .. 1,084 Nil Hunter, M. (Estate of), Maungatiti, Burn- 2,181 2,300 side, Hawera Hunter, Moore (Estate of), Burnside, Hawera 160 100 Inkster, Gideon, Normanby .. .. 959 932 Kerrick, J., Ohangai, Hawera .. .. 1,045 982 Lander, J., Ohangai . . .. .. 1,196 524 Lander, John and Owen, Ohangai, Hawera —• .1,370 Larcom, A. and S., Ararata, Hawera .. 2,962 3,994 Lillecrapp, C. H., South Road, Hawera .. 26 3 Livingston, F., Inaha, Hawera .. .. 702 Nil Livingston, Fred, Inaha, Hawera . . 29 Nil Livingston, H., Box 123, Hawera .. — 42 Livingston, J. A., Werenui, Hawera .. — 710 Lysaght, B. C. (Punarima), Mokoia .. — 1,410 Lysaght, B. C. (Tongahoe Valley), Mokoia 4,025 1,745 Marsh, C., Ararata, Hawera .. .. 510 1,012 Marsh, C. F., Ararata, Hawera .. .. 462 405 Martin, J. A., Omoana .. .. .. 430 820 Mathis, Joseph, Ararata Road, Hawera .. 3,277 2,889 Murphy Bros., Meremere .. .. 249 278 Murray, J. F., South Road, Hawera .. — 352 Nairn and Sons, Omoana, via Eltham .. 1,213 1,110

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WEST COAST SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Haweka County—continued. Ogle, Garfield, Ararata, Hawera .. .. 30 35 Oliver, A., Tokaora, Hawera .. .. 1 Nil Oughton, J. S., Okaiawa .. .. 3 18 Prior, B., Whakamara .. .. .. 208 180 Railton and Nixon, Hawera .. .. 840 1,163 Rayner, Ellen Murch, Ngawhina Road, — 142 Ararata, Hawera Roberts, M., Okaiawa .. .. .. — 100 Robertson, A. G., Ararata, Hawera .. 565 739 Robertson, A. G., Pukatea, Ararata, Hawera 1,221 1,108 Robertson, J. A., Ohangai .. .. — 348 Robertson, J. R. (rural delivery), Meremere 1,836 Nil Saunders, B., Eraser Road, Hawera .. 56 538 Scott Bros., Whakamara .. .. 338 190 Smyth, Norman, Ararata, Hawera .. 1,353 1,902 Spratt, H. and A. E., Waihi Road, Hawera 290 184 Stevenson, J. E., Manaia .. .. 2,348 2,180 Tarrant, Thomas C., Ararata, Hawera .. 1,375 1,675 Tonks, A. S. (Estate of), Hawera .. 1,094 578 Wa.llace, Garfield, Meremere .. .. 926 903 Ward, A., Okaiawa .. .. .. 205 222 Washer, E. A., Okaiawa .. .. 5 2 Williams Bros., Meremere .. .. 3,000 3,738 Williams, W. O., Taiporohenui, Hawera .. 410 446 Winks, James, Hawera .. .. .. 875 900 Winks, T. A., Ararata, Hawera .. .. 376 336 75,963 76,274 WAIMATE WEST COUNTY (In Taranaki Subdivision). Aroa and Sons, Mangawhero Road, Auroa — 30 Brown, A., Skeet Road, Auroa .. .. — 195 Campbell, John, Poverty Bay Flat, Manaia 48 25 Deegan, J. M., Auroa Road, Auroa .. — 50 Keppel, M., South Road, Manaia .. — 45 Langford, A., Manaia Road, Manaia .. 18 Nil Leslie, James, Kapuni .. .. .. 24 26 Mace, L. F., Rama Road, Kaupokonui .. — 21 Patterson, J. J., Winks Road, Manaia .. — 147 Penman, S. W., Auroa Road, Auroa .. — 38 Sehieker, E., South Road, Kaupokonui .. — 16 Stevenson, James F., Kapuni .. .. 3,360 2,206 Wells, W. T., Manaia .. .. _ .. 550 380 Young, J. E., South Road, Otakeho .. 546 420 4,546 3,599 PATEA COUNTY (In Wanganui Subdivision). Aiken, Bros., Gowanlea, Waverley .. 2,713 Nil Aiken, J. A., Waverley .. .. .. — 622 Aiken, R. S., Waverley .. .. .. — 558 Aiken, W. N., Waverley .. .. — 458 Aitkin, G., Waverley .. .. .. — 1,172 Alexander, A., Weymouth Street, New Ply- — 1,700 mouth Alexander and McMurray, Waverley .. 2,02J 417 Alexander and MoMurray, Whenuakura .. 1,459 1,351 Alexander, T. and G. (Buenos Ayres), Wai- 2,645 2,380 totara Alexander, T. and G., Waikare, Waitotara 3,635 3,630 Alexander, W. F., Waverley .. .. — 1,702 Allen. L. G., The Lakes, Waitotara .. 1,668 1,838 Allen, W. A., Alton .. . . .. 1,022 981 Alley and Stevens, Moeawatea, Waverley .. 1,214 1,130 Amos and Byres, Waitotara .. .. — 400 Annabell, J. R., and Sons, Pamauma, Nga- 702 686 matapouri Annabell, J. R., and Sons, " Waimiti," Nga- 1,115 1,122 matapouri Armstrong, A. J., Alton .. .. — 50 Back, William, Patea .. .. .. 820 1,116 Baker, J. H., South Road, Hawera .. 128 129 Barrow Bros, (e/o S. Barrow), Waverley .. 2,968 2,986 Bell, C. W. D., Ngamatapouri .. .. 1,430 1,785 Belton, W. G., Ngutuwera .. .. 1,930 1,508 Besley, F. E. P., The Grove, Patea .. 318 300 Besley, F. E. P., The Grove, Whenuakura .. 500 408 Besley, H. M., Whenuakura .. .. 6 Nil Blake, R., Waverley .. .. 80 54

No. of Sheep ou April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Patea County—continued. Bourke, T. and E., Waverley .. .. 1,632 1,250 Boyer and Tennant, Waverley .. .. 792 Nil Boyer, H., Waverley .. .. .. — 136 Bradley, L. A., Okotuku, Waverley .. 1,636 1,517 Bremer, G. F. (Estate of), Whenuakura .. 1,350 1,025 Bremer, R., Sons, and Co., Waverley .. 2,565 2,585 Brewer Bros., " Waihau," Waitotara .. 6,743 4,518 Brewer Bros., Waikare, Waitotara .. — 1,667 Bruce Bros., Okotuku (o/o J. L. Bruce, 1,171 899 Wanganui) Campbell, James !)., Moeawatea, Waverley 988 780 Campbell, P. J. and C., Manutahi .. 1,765 2,130 Caverhill, C. R., and Co., Ridge Road, Wai- 549 420 totara Chatterton, W., Matukuroa .. .. 69 70 Chesswas, —, Makakaho, Waitotara .. —• 800 Chesswas, A. G., Kaimanuka .. .. 1,686 774 Chesswas, F., Ngamatapouri .. .. 648 955 Chesswas, F., Ngamatapouri, Upper Waito- 706 917 tara Chesswas, W., Kaimanuka .. .. 981 1,065 Cole, A. C., Moeawatea .. .. .. 358 250 Collier, H., Uplands, St. John's Hill, Wanga- 1,300 1,466 nui Cox, B., Ngutuwera .. .. .. 1,974 1,829 Crawshaw and Bonde, Waitotara .. 173 193 Crawshaw and Bonde, Waitotara .. 2,112 1,830 Crawshaw, J., Orangimea, Waitotara .. — 600 Daniell, G. E. S., Waitotara .. .. 398 351 Dassler, A. V., Waverley .. .. 1,062 J 1,101 Dassler, Richard, Waitotara .. .. 223 297 Davidson, S. G. and E. H., Matukuroa, 2,647 2,768 Whenuakura Davis, T. I., Waverley .. .. 34 29 Davis, W. J., P.O. Box 58, Waverley .. 46 47 De Luen, F., Orangimea, Waitotara .." 1,833 1,857 Dickie and Wallace, Waverley .. .. 3,427 3,540 Downs and Cave, Ngutuwera .. .. 550 579 Duncan, A. (c/o W. Cowan, Manager), Nga- 4,039 3,367 matapouri Edgecombe Bros., Ngutuwera .. .. 1,263 1,284 Elmslie Bros., Hillside (Braemore and Ka- 5,502 5,190 para Properties), Waverley Farr, James, Waverley .. .. 960 460 Featherstone, G., Waitotara .. . . 158 Nil Featherstone, J., Waitotara .. .. 138 160 Finer, F. J., Ngutuwera .. . . 7 248 Fleming Bros., Wanganui .. .. 1,000 720 Foreman, Thomas, Alton .. .. 447 435 Fowler, P. H., Okotuku, Waverley .. 1,453 1,618 Fryer, J., Hawera .. .. .. — 329 Gibbs, James, Alton .. .. .. 109 82 Gilligan, S., Patea .. .. .. j 387 346 Gower, S., Mount View, Patea .. .. 67 77 Grantham, D. (Estate of), Okotuku,Waverley 129 133 Greaves, —, Hurleyville .. .. 1,210 1,400 Guthrie, R., Waitotara .. .. 1,168 994 Hamilton Bros., Manutahi .. .. 2,500 1,257 Hamilton, L. R., Manutahi .. .. 703 874 Harden Bros., Nukuhau, Waverley .. 1,500 2,300 Harper, G. I., Waverley .. .. 504 742 Harvey, B. W., Kohinoor, Waverley .. 1,179 666 Harvey, B. W., Waverley .. .. 1,362 1,262 Hawker, A. K., Ngutuwera, Waverley .. 212 179 Hawkins, C. J., Waitotara .. .. 2,170 731 Hayes, A. J., Gloag, Waverley .. .. — 270 Hayes, W. H. and A. J., Waverley .. 1,200 j 1,050 Heal, G. H., Weraweraaonga Road, via Wai- | 320 | 1,086 totara Hickford, Frank, Moeawatea, Waverley .. — 5 Hicks, W., Ngutuwera .. .. .. 732 | 104 Hieks, Wilfred, Ngutuwera .. . . 98 779 Hilliar, William George, Matukuroa, Patea 570 | 674 Hogg, A., Oika, Waverley .. .. 300 j 320 Hone, A. S., Waverley .. .. .. 617 ! 558 Honeyfield, C. R. and I., Patea .. . . 2,646 2,168 Hooper, Frederick, Ngutuwera .. .. 1,338 1,270 Hopkinson and Campbell, Kohi, Waverley — 1,040 Hopkinson, M., Kohi, Waverley .. .. 1,011 263 Hughes, R. H., Moeawatea, Waverley .. 1,027 906 Hughes, W. N., Kohi, Waverley .. .. 536 365 Hume, W. P., Waitotara .. .. 850 600 Hunt, W. R., Rosemount, Waverley .. 567 501 Hunter, George, Waverley .. .. 309 274

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WEST COAST SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Patea County—continued. Hurley, Jeremiah, Matukuroa, Patea .. 1,502 1,376 Hurley, T., Whenuakura .. .. 14 6 Huston Bros., Kakaramea .. .. 924 1,109 Hyland, C. S., Waitotara .. .. 1,117 1,010 Ion, Mara, Waverley .. .. .. 579 546 Jackson, Rayney, Waverley .. .. 1,630 2,034 James, Charles, and Sons, Taumatatahi, Kai 2,125 2,162 Iwi Jarvis Bros., Waitotara.. .. .. 750 736 Johnson, L. (c/o G. Dryden, Manager), — 650 Waverley Johnston Bros., Pine Terrace, Box 13, 729 508 Waverley Johnston, S. I)., Okotuku, Waverley .. 508 310 Johnston, W. J., Okotuku, Waverley .. 231 135 Jones, A. C., Hurleyville .. .. 514 564 Jones, Alfred, Ngamatapouri .. .. 1,895 2,025 Jones, W. G., Patea .. .. .. 150 130 Joynt, K. P., Ngamatapouri .. .. 820 944 Kauika, Moe, Ngamatapouri .. .. — 50 Kendall, Thomas, Whenuakura .. .. 112 53 Kennedy, J., and Sons, Waverley .. 120 54 King, Newton (Limited), Stratford .. — 1,038 Kuhfuss, George, Whenuakura .. .. 455 415 Laird, A. S., Orangimea .. .. 1,750 2,100 Laird, E., Ngutuwera .. .. .. 103 194 Larmer, J. J., Waverley .. .. 39 760 Larsen Bros., Taumatatahi .. .. 2,626 2,773 Leahy Bros., Pauao, Waitotara .. .. 3,700 3,942 Leith, Alexander, Orangimea .. .. 1,356 1,260 Loftus, I). H., Whenuakura .. .. 50 50 Lupton, D., Waverley .. .. .. 384 277 Lupton, D., Omahina, Box 15, Waverley .. 2,523 2,690 Lupton, G., Lakeside, Box 12, Waverley .. 1,066 794 Lupton, Isaac, Box 12, Waverley .. 1,985 1,880 Lupton, Isaac, Lakeside, Waverley .. 757 1,085 Lupton, J., Waitangi, Waverley .. .. 867 709 Lupton, J., Waverley .. .. .. 1,035 927 Lupton, T., Waverley .. .. .. 1,031 847 Macpherson, E. T., Kohi, Waverley .. 1,650 1,650 Martin, John, Moeawatea, Waverley .. t 75 Nil Martin, N. A., Rangitatau .. .. j 300 Nil Mason, V. E., Moeawatea, Waverley .. 1,005 1,006 Matthews, F. 0., Waverley .. . . 3,512 3,349 Matthews, W., Ohotuku, Waverley .. ! 1,002 984 McCarthy Bros., Hurleyville .. .. j 5,117 4,629 McCarty, Hugh, Manutahi .. .. | 514 504 McGregor, Gregor, Waitotara .. .. j 750 490 McKnight, W., Waitotara .. .. I 964 1,100 McRae, S. C., Patea .. .. .. ! 61 80 Mee, George, Taumatatahi .. .. 900 Nil Middleton, Hugh, Waverley .. .. j 3,094 1,319 Miller and Kennedy, Rimunui Station, Wai- j 6,061 6,006 totara Milne, Peter, Whenuakura .. .. 12 18 Moumahaki Experimental Farm (c/o Mana-I 816 Nil ger), Waverley Muldrock, H. J., Ngutuwera .. • • 167 Nil Muldrock, V., Hurleyville .. .. ! 812 970 Neilson, L. R., Moeawatea .. .. 915 570 Neilson, Robert, Wanganui East.. .. | 863 790 Newland Bros., Waverley .. .. 2,447 2,503 Newman, A. G., Waitotara .. .. — 183 Oliver, C., Kohi, Waverley .. .. I 555 502 O'Reilley, J. and F., Waverley .. . . 1,090 1,050 O'Reilly, C., Ngutuwera, Waverley .. 832 408 O'Sullivan, Mrs. E., Manutahi .. .. 84 79 Palmer, F. R., Waverley .. .. 1,128 969 Parkinson, Ben, Box 4, Waverley .. 171 102 Parsons, Edmund, " Sandridge," Waitotara 2,919 2,385 Parsons, F., Whenuakura .. .. j 67 165 Parsons, H., Patea .. .. .. j — 37 Paterson, J., Patea .. .. .. 650 760 Paterson, John, Moeawatea .. ,. 1,332 1,767 Patterson, J. A., Ngamatapouri .. .. — 1,163 Paul, P. E., Kohi .. .. .. 165 Nil Pearce, A., Deer Park, Kakaramea .. 1,069 956 Pearce, F. K., Ten Ridges, Upper Waitotara, 4,772 5,182 Ngamatapouri Pearce, G. V., Castlehill, Kakaramea .. j 300 1,415 Pearce, G. V., Ngutuwera, Kakaramea .. — j 800 Pearce, J. S. (Estate of), Whenuakura, Patea 2,332 1 2,377 Peat, Jack, Ngamatapouri .. .. ' 6,905 6,995

| No. of Sheep on April SO, April 30, | 1925. 1926. Patea County —continued. Pepper, H., Waverley .. .. .. 1,030 879 Porter, J., Rangitatau, Waitotara ... 8 10 Powell, William, Kohi .. .. .. 180 140 Reardon Bros., Weraweraonga, Waitotara — } 294 Reid and Hansen, Marks Hill, Waverley .. — 12 Rentoul, James, Woodstock, Waverley .. 715 Nil Robertson Bros., " Campie Glen," Waverley 1,052 1,062 Robertson, D., Waverley .. .. 716 813 Robertson, James, Waverley .. .. 1,110 1,216 Ross Bros., Ngamatapouri .. .. 592 668 Ross, C. F. M., Mataimoana .. .. 657 750 Ross, E. C. and C. M., Kaimanuka .. 570 890 Scott Bros., Omahina, Waverley.. .. 1,060 870 Scown, R. G. and F. J., HnrleyviJle ., 1,463 1,035 Sexton, G. H., Waitotara .. .. 30 Nil Sheahan Bros., Patea .. .. .. 416 57 Sheahan Bros, (c/o F. Sheahan), Whenuakura 186 347 Shield, J., and Sons, Whenuakura .. 244 275 Shultz, O. H., Hurleyville .. .. 1,071 838 Smith, C. V., Omahina, Waverley .. j 585 j 707 Smitheram, J., Hurleyville .. .. j 1,107 j 1,209 Soland, S., Kohi .. .. .. ! 41 j 20 Sorensen, Peter C., Omata Vale, Waitotara 2,755 2,800 Southcombe, W. H., Patea .. ., j 60 20 Spratt, G. P., Waverley .. .. . 914 719 Stevenson, J. (Estate of), P.O. Box 194, \ 376 | 418 Wanganui Stewart, 1). and G., Waverley .. .. \ 350 130 Strachan, A., Waverley .. .. j 1,094 1,227 Stuart, R. McG., Moeroa, Eltham .. ; 570 620 Studholme and Gresson, Mangawhio, Wai- | 1,935 2,010 totara Sutherland, D., Eordell .. .. 650 600 Sutherland, N., " Lamb Hill," Fordell .. : 4,030 Nil Symes, Albert E., Waverley .. .. 2,872 2,364 Symes, A. L., Waitotara .. .. j — 25 Talbott, T., Okotuku, Waverley .. .. I 498 386 Tarawene, T., Waitotara .. .. — 144 Tarrant, C. C., Waverley .. .. 851 825 Tarrant, F. S., Kakaramea .. .. I 1 19 Taylor and Richards, Manutahi .. .. 1,508 1,784 Taylor, John R., Manutahi .. .. 836 1,064 Taylor, J. R., Taumaha, Manutahi .. 1,481 1,238 Tennent, P. D., Farmer, Waverley .. — 684 Tennent, P. W., Farmer, Waverley .. — 1,224 Thomas, A. N., Rangitatau, Waitotara .. I 470 400 Thorne Bros., Ngutuwera, Waverley .. 373 520 Tomsetti, G. E., Waverley (address : Putiki, 712 862 Wanganui) Train, F., Waitotara .. .. .. 500 550 Train, S. and F., Waitotara .. .. 1,743 1,568 Tuffin, John, St. Helena, Waitotara .. 300 275 Verry, John H., Waitotara .. .. 1,282 1,004 Waldie, D. C., jun (private bag), Waitotara 519 50 Walker, Alex., Ngutuwera .. .. 202 210 Walker, D., Kohi, Waverley .. .. 1,025 1,091 Walker, J. (Estate), Waverley .. .. 224 266 Walkinon, A. J., Waverley .. .. 1,725 1,999 Wall, W. H., Waverley . . .. .. 181 128 Ward, F., Kaimanuka .. .. .. 365 704 Watkins, R. A., Waverley .. .. 927 830 Watkins, W. H., Waverley .. .. 714 628 Watt, Miss A. P., Clairmont, Waverley .. 756 1,671 Waverley and Waitotara Racing Club (the 330 346 Secretary), Waverley Webb, W., Mataimoana, Waverley .. 20 120 Welch, J. M., Kakaramea .. .. 681 685 Willacy, J., Kohi, Waverley .. .. 190 330 Williams, W. O., Box 180, Hawera .. — 1,016 Wills, G. (c/o A. T. Wills), Cameron Street, 827 1,183 Hawera Wilson, H. J., Waitotara .. .. 664 674 Wilson, T. E., Waitotara .. .. 898 797 Wybourne, J. P., Brookdale, Railway P.O., 966 85 Whenuakura Wybourne, M. C. (Matukuroa), Whenuakura 1,845 1,540 Wybourne, R. i). (Barham), Railway P.O., 3,740 4,355 Whenuakura Wybourne, R. D., Waverley .. .. 400 223 Wybourne, W. H. (Elslea), Railway P.O., 1,320 1,356 Whenuakura 252,448 249,080

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. WAITOTARA COUNTY (In Wanganui Subdivision). Alexander, J. G., Maxwelltown .. .. — 233 Alexander, T. and G., Maxwelltown .. 2,087 1,133 Allen, E., Paparangi, Kai Iwi .. .. 1,030 1,250 Allen, F. D., Koriniti, Wanganui River .. 366 229 Allen, F. H., Ramahiku, Aramoho .. 1,366 1,630 Allen, N. B., 89 Gonville Avenue, Wanganui 200 13 Allen, T. R. (c/o Public Trustee), Wanganui 200 40 Anderson Bros., Brunswick .. .. 602 866 Anderson Bros., Brunswick .. .. 805 440 Andrew, W. J., Westmere .. .. — 18 Barry, M., Westmere .. .. .. 355 350 Bayly Bros., Kai Iwi .. .. .. 2,988 Ni! Bayly, H., Westmere .. .. .. 80 92 Billinghurst, A. R., Maxwelltown .. 714 704 Billinghurst, C. E., Maxwelltown .. 426 42 Billinghurst, C. S., Maxwelltown.. .. 836 877 Birch, H. G„ Maxwelltown .. .. 2,340 1,996 Birch, William, Pakaraka, Maxwelltown .. 510 520 Bird, J. E., Te Tuki .. .. .. 437 877 Blair and Hunter, Maxwelltown .. .. 2,427 2,400 Brewer Bros., Waitotara .. .. 1,160 1,200 Brown and Logie, Kai Iwi .. .. — 754 Brown, R., Westmere .. .. .. — 220 Bristol, F., Wanganui .. .. .. 301 283 Brown, Harry, Kai Iwi.. .. .. 1,150 694 Brown, Mrs. M., Pukerinui, Maxwelltown .. 239 383 Brownlie, C., Kai Iwi .. .. .. 1,215 1,555 Bruce, J. C., Paparangi, Upper Kai Iwi .. 1,248 1,341 Bunting, E. J., Maxwelltown .. .. 640 570 Burgess, E. B., Nukumaru .. .. 1,089 978 Burke, James, No. 3 Line, Wanganui .. — 745 Burnett, J. H. (private bag), Te Tuhi .. 1,659 Nil Cameron, S. L., Russell Vale, Wanganui .. 549 1,400 Campbell, E. A. (c/o A. Webb, Manager), 2,284 2,351 Brunswick Campbell, E. A., Tokomaru, Brunswick .. 1,149 1,126 Campbell, J. G., Brunswick .. .. 280 227 Cave and Co., Tayforth .. .. 2,400 2,630 Cave Bros., Te Korito, Aramoho.. .. 3,452 3,592 Cave, H. B., Westmere (rural delivery) .. 306 306 Cave, K. H., Brunswick .. .. 1,763 1,748 Clinton, R. J., Maxwelltown . . .. 654 1,219 Corliss Bros., Westmere.. .. .. — 601 Cobbe, John H., Te Tuhi, Wanganui River — 2,080 Cobbe, M., Adare, Kai Iwi .. .. 1,263 1,381 Collins, E. E., Maxwelltown .. .. 2,170 2,003 Collins, William A., Kai Iwi .. .. 189 138 Connor, R. C. H., Waipango Station, 13,020 11,160 Raouika Cooper, W. J., Post-office, Rapanui .. 528 345 Crawshaw and Amyes, Paparangi, Kai Iwi 1 ,773 1,771 Cripps, L., Rapanui .. .. .. 319 126 Currie, G. M., Koatanui, Kai Iwi .. 421 564 Currie, Thomas, Pueroa, Brunswick .. 3,332 2,926 Darbyshire, W. J., Maxwelltown .. 243 280 Davies, J., Maxwelltown .. .. 36 35 Dawes, B., Westmere .. .. .. 234 232 Downes, S. H., Matahiwi .. .. 84 93 Duigan, C. N., Wanganui .. .. 1,391 Nil Elliot, L., Kai Iwi .. .. .. — 1,006 Farley Bros., Paparangi, Kai Iwi .. 2,291 Nil Farley Bros., Paparangi, Kai Iwi .. 9,100 11,699 Featherstone, Albert (private bag), Te Rimu 396 326 Featherstone, J., Waitotara .. .. 220 Nil Flower, A., Ranana .. .. .. — 85 Gardiner, G., Kai Iwi .. .. .. •— 9 Gardiner, W. F. (private bag), Koriniti .. — 668 Georgetti, Charles, Papaiti .. .. 149 305 Grove, H., Waitotara .. .. ,. 712 597 Guscott, H., Brunswick.. .. .. 10 5 Hamilton, G. 0., Hilston Farm, Paranui 568 760 Landing, Wanganui River Handley, A. H., Kai Iwi .. .. 703 557 Handley, C. D., Nukumaru, Waitotara .. 1,894 1,736 Handley, F., Maxwelltown .. .. 2,612 2,574 Handley, George H., Rapanui .. .. 1,555 1,346 Harrison, R. C., Brunswick .. .. 2,531 2,703 Hartwell, J., Box 19, Westmere Rural, 860 710 Wanganui Hawken, C. J., Mokoia .. .. .. — 390 Hayes, H., Nukumaru .. - .. .. 1,018 907 Hedgman and Orange, Papaiti .. .. — 105 Hodges, James, Rapanui .. .. 92 95

No. of Sheep on April 30,' April 30 1925. j 1926. Waitotara County—continued. Hodges, S., Rapanui .. .. .. 98 Nil Howie, J. G., Te Tuhi .. .. .. 1,675 1.569 Hughes Bros., Puke Araki, Maxwelltown .. 1,747 1,765 Hughes, H. and R., Brunswick .. .. 1,020 Nil Hume and McRae, Te Mare, Kai Iwi .. 1,620 1,760 Hunter, M., Kai Iwi .. .. .. 1,254 1,183 Hunter, Mrs. 0. M., Parkhead, Westmere .. 269 287 Huston, S. and W., Okehu, Maxwelltown .. 946 1,259 Huwyler, F. H., Kai Iwi .. .. 435 424 Jackson, E. R. (c/o H. Pepper), Rosemount, 230 280 Waverley Jackson, H. H., Brunswick .. .. 1,261 1,196 James, C., and Sons, Kai Iwi .. . . 1,094 972 James, J. A., Kai Iwi .. .. .. 1,942 1,810 Jensen, C., Brunswick .. .. .. 250 230 Johnston, I. F., Waitotara .. .. 1,885 1,952 Jones Bros., Paparangi, Kai Iwi .. .. 849 1,154 Kit-to Bros., Brunswick .. .. 775 917 Knight, J. F., Rangitatau .. .. 2,437 2,428 Knudson, C. K., Kai Iwi .. .. 26 1 23 Laird, C. B., Westmere .. .. 10 80 Laird, Robert, Westmere .. .. 867 908 Lang, Mrs. E. C. (c/o Murray, Roberts, and — 1,820 Co.), Wanganui Leahy Bros., Puao, Waitotara .. .. 269 Nil Lizette and Burrell, Maxwelltown .. 1,677 Nil Lodge, H. J., Te Tuhi .. .. .. — 1,307 Low, W. D., Rapanui .. .. .. — 68 Marshall, Miss, 50 Boydfield Street, Wanga- 969 Nil nui East Martin, M. J., Rangitatau, Waitotara .. ! 644 Nil Martin, Ronald, Te Tuhi, Wanganui River I 1,410 1,315 Mason, J., Taunoka Landing, Wanganui ! 662 721 River McConachy, G., Waitotara .. .. j 8 Nil McGregor, Gregor, Waitotara .. .. 1,254 812 McKee, William, Woodleigh, Wanganui .. 677 728 McKnight, J., Makiriri .. .. — 458 McMinn, J., Westmere .. .. .. I 130 132 McNab, Charles, Taunoka Landing, Wanga- ' 1,764 1,050 nui River McNie, J. E., Rapanui .. .. .. 965 800 Mitchell, A., Westmere .. .. . . 459 340 Monk Bros., Ranana . . .. .. 304 350 Monk, Ernest H., Ranana .. .. 1,084 1,160 Monk, G. F., Ranana .. .. . . 1,015 Nil Monk, G. H., and Sons, Ranana .. .. 1,014 1,820 Moore, G. F., Bushy Park, Kai Iwi .. 477 510 Moore, G. F., Kokoarua, Kai Iwi .. 1,390 1,460 Moore, G. F., Nukumaru, Kai Iwi .. 500 450 Moore, G. F., Tarapuruhi, Kai Iwi .. 2,600 2,515 Moore, H. J., Marahau, Nukumaru .. — 473 Moore, K. I., Omarunui, Maxwelltown .. 35 49 Moore, Norman F. (private bag), Wanganui 5,900 5,770 Moore, W. G., Maxwelltown .. . . 3,827 4,006 Morrison, D., Maxwelltown .. .. — 2,100 Morrison, William, Maxwelltown.. .. 1,440 1,525 Mullins, Gregory, Brunswick .. .. 112 161 Mullins, Gregory, Mangaiti, Tokomaru .. 1,634 1,536 Mullins, A. P., Maxwelltown .. .. 1,180 1,209 Murphy, E. (Executors of), Mangaporau .. 6,159 5,615 Murphy, M. R., Ngamatapouri .. .. 3,120 3,170 Murray, J. M., Brunswick .. .. — 12 National Bank of New Zealand (c/o The — 1,626 Manager), Wanganui N.Z. Refrigerating Company, Box 282, Wa- 1,070 412 nganui O'Connor, D. R., Aramoho .. .. 23 35 O'Reilly, J. J., Westmere .. .. — 72 Packwood Bros., Te Tuhi, Wanganui River 900 790 Paramore, P. M., Kai Iwi .. .. 900 Nil Parsons, E., Waitotara .. .. .. 1,313 1,210 Pearce, G. V., Weraroa, Kakaramea .. 2,308 1,447 Peat, William, Kauaparoa, Brunswick .. 3,240 2,790 Peat, William, Pickwick, Wanganui .. 1,692 1,320 Potts, G. G., Kai Iwi .. .. .. 2,621 2,360 Powdrell, J. W. (Brunswick Property), St. 460 Nil John's Hill, Wanganui Powdrell, J. W. (Raoukia Property), St. 800 716 John's Hill, Wanganui Powdrell, J. W. (Ruawaihi Property), St. 950 1,200 John's Hill, Wanganui Powdrell, S. (Brunswick Property), St. — 305 John's Hill, Wanganui

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9 —H. 238.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Waitotara County—continued. Powdrell, Stevenson, and Wells, Brunswick — 1,258 Punch, J. F. (c/o T. Workman), Pipiriki .. — 386 Punch, J. P., Taunoka, Wanganui River .. — 1,600 Reid, James, Waipuna, Brunswick .. 1,081 1,117 Reid, M. M., Marahau, Nukumaru .. — 1,100 Reid, W. H., Marahau, Nukumaru .. 5,440 3,776 Remington, T. M., Westmere .. .. 60 4 Richardson, A. H., Brunswick .. .. 195 206 Richardson, R., Mararau, Brunswick .. 540 702 Richardson, R., Brunswick .. .. 386 443 Ross, C. K. and W. K., Paparangi .. — 1,330 Ross, D. (c/o Collins, Charles, Manager), 1,440 1,510 Brunswick Ross, D., Bushy Park, Brunswick .. 2,470 2,600 Ross, Donald, Otakino, Brunswick . . — 1,350 Ross, Robert, Paparangi, Kai Iwi .. 1,495 Nil Ross, Robert, Toi Farm, Brunswick . . 676 810 Russell, C. G., Ratahau (private bag), Nuku- 998 606 maru Russell, George S., Rapanui .. .. 80 47 Savell, F. W., Pipiriki .. .. .. 1,375 1,763 Scott, R. F., Raorikia .. .. .. 1,050 1,020 Sherriff, L. P., Westmere .. .. 102 25 Shields, A., Papaiti, Aramoho .. .. 200 210 Sim, G., Ngutuwera .. . . .. | 32 50 Simson,' H. D. C., Te Tuhi .. .. — 997 Simson, W. C., Nukumaru, Waitotara .. 180 300 Smith, Claud, Tauwhare, Brunswick .. 771 683 Smith, Claud, Wainui, Brunswick .. 388 610 Smith, William E., Wai Ora, Westmere .. 368 214 Stevenson, J. L., Brunswick .. .. 4,397 4,267 Stevenson, M. J., Brunswick .. .. 1,094 1,057 Street and Simpson, Te Tuhi .. .. 670 Nil Sutherland. N. (private bag), Waitotara .. 3,440 3,500 Taylor, H. C., Westmere .. .. 210 112 Taylor, J. J., Marua, Westmere .. .. 1,445 1,360 Taylor, R. S., Box 4, Fordell .. .. 244 31 Tini Kiri Peina, Parikino, Wanganui River 150 123 Train, F. and S., Waitotara .. .. 1,743 Nil Turner Bros., Brunswick .. .. 2,102 1,879 Ward, J. P. (private bag), Tangahoe . . 412 759 Watson, William, Papaiti .. .. 126 197 Webb Bros., Lansdowne, Brunswick .. 928 989 Wells, W. S., Brunswick .. . . 410 450 White, R. O., Maxwelltown .. . . 915 951 Wickham, P. L., Riversbank, Wanganui . . — 417 Williams and Davidson (c/o River Steamei ), 419 700 Wanganui Williams Bros, (private bag), Wanganui .. 3,250 2,678 Wilson Bros., Kai Iwi .. .. .. 350 350 210,359 209,835 WAI MARINO COUNTY (In Wanganui Subdivision). Aird, J., jun., Oaklands, Raetihi .. .. — 579 Aird, L. B., Oaklands, Raetihi .. .. 498 267 Aislabie, J. L., Ruatiti .. .. .. 215 550 Allen, R., and Co., Ohakune .. .. 130 100 Anderson, F. L., Pipiriki .. .. 3,470 5,566 Anderson, G., Raetihi .. .. .. 84 92 Angus, H. J., Orautoha.. .. .. 663 680 Ani Hoori, Ranana .. .. .. 345 194 Aotea Maori Land Board (c/o G. McGregor. 7,743 7,911 Manager), Morikau Farm (private bag), Wanganui Appleyard and Prentice, Lake Road, Oha- 7 Nil kune Ashmore, A., Ruatiti .. .. .. — 1,595 Awburn Bros., Ruatiti, Raetihi .. .. 2,800 2,431 Baddeley Bros., Orautoha Road, Raetihi .. 1,500 1,812 Baddeley, F. S., Mangoihe .. 1,370 Nil Ball, C. H., Box 47, Raetihi . . .. 700 643 Barrow, A., Ameka Road, Raetihi .. 626 276 Barrow, C. A., Raetihi .. .. .. — 835 Barton, C. I., Raetihi (c/o R. E. Beckett).. 621 590 Bartrum, G. N., Box 5, Makirikiri, Wanganui 6,200 5,890 Bartrum, O. B., Mangapurua .. .. 926 Nil Bates, D., Raetihi .. .. .. 52 355 Batt, J., Ohakune .. .. .. 27 32 Beard, S., Te Ore Ore, via Raetihi .. 1,480 900 Beckett, E. R., Raetihi .. .. .. 5,109 5,498 Bell, W. D. and R. B. (private bag), Raetihi 1,515 900 Bell, W. D. and R. B. (private bag), Raetihi 1,200 1,758

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Waimarino County—continued. Bennett and Gibson, Mangapurua Landing, 810 1,320 Wanganui River Bernard, L. R., Ruatiti, via Raetihi .. 801 827 Bernard, M. J., Ruatiti, Raetihi .. .. 678 652 Berry, M. H., Horopito .. .. 449 378 Berry, Mrs. A. G., Raetihi .. .. 45 1 89 Berry, S. J., Raetihi .. .. .. 250 750 Bettjemann, F., Mangapurua .. .. 532 585 Birch, G. G. C., Middle Road, Raetihi .. — 567 Bolstad, J. H., Ruatiti .. .. .. 518 270 Bolton, H. E., Mangapurua .. .. 670 618 Bowick, C. F. (e/o F. R. Howie), Pukeroa, 269 220 via Hunterville Boyd, Dr. R. J., Ponana, Ore Ore, Raetihi 2,009 1,665 Bramwell, W. F. (Executor of late), Raetihi 597 484 Bright, F. J., Mangatiti Landing, Wanganui 575 657 River Brown, J. H., Ruatiti .. .. .. 40 Nil Brown, R., Box 32, Bull's .. .. 4,210 4,470 Brown, T. H., Mangatiti, via Raetihi .. 762 703 Buekland, S., Mangapurua .. .. 302 242 Campbell, A. M., Matahiwi (private bag), 3,415 3,217 Wanganui River Cave and Wicksteed, Box 336, Wanganui 3,463 3,060 Chadwick, H. S. (c/o W. C. Jones), (private 1 323 577 bag), Raetihi Chittock, J. F., Bell's Junction, Ruanui .. 382 Nil Clarkin, J. M. (c/o H. Madden), (private — 374 bag), Raetihi Cootes, P. A., Ruatiti .. .. .. 514 477 Craig, I)., St. John's Hill, Wanganui .. 1,570 1,381 Craik, J., Ruatiti .. .. .. 350 250 Cresswcll, R. M., Oruakukara Road, Raetihi 1,813 1,856 Croton, R., Ruatiti .. .. .. 1,073 781 Cullinane, David (private bag), Karioi .. 5,745 6,180 Cunningham, M. D. (c/o G. Warner), Puke- 612 '512 kaha Davey, A. E., Onuaweka, Jerusalem .. 2,329 2,531 Davey and Michel, Jerusalem .. .. 721 665 Davis, F. E., Ruatiti .. .. .. 154 Nil Davis, Mrs. G. M. (private bag), Raetihi .. 405 537 Duigan and Co. (c/o F. P. Slattery), (private 1,589 1,135 bag), Raetihi Duigan Bros, (c/o R. Black), Te Akaka, 5,350 5,925 Karioi Duncan and Campion, Karioi Station, 4,872 Nil Karioi Duncan, C., No. 2 Line, Wanganui .. 508 478 Duncan, J. M., Ruatiti .. .. .. 35 525 Duncan, W. McA., Karioi .. .. — 13,713 Duthie, A. J., and Co., Matahiwi, via Wanga- 5,013 4,815 nui Dwyer, John, Ohakune .. .. 314 295 Edwards, G. F., Raetihi .. ,. 920 1,069 Elder, P. A., Rakautangi, Raetihi .. j 1,600 1,402 Fetzer, Mrs. Annie, Kopurutuku, Ohakune 603 1^023 Fissenden, R., Pipipi Road, Raetihi .. 257 305 Forsyth, Mrs. J. F., Ore Ore, via Raetihi .. 4,767 4,061 Foster, D. L., Ohakune .. .. .. 105 41 Fulton, W., Kakatahi .. .. • • 2,700 2 500 Gardner, L., Ruatiti .. .. .. 1 120 2 396 Geraghty, M., Raetihi .. .. .231 219 Gibson, E. F., Box 2, Raetihi .. .. 2,582 2,530 Gibson, R. L., 2 Selwyn Street, Wanganui 3,595 3,368 Goddard Bros., Raetihi .. .. 257 70 Goldfinch, G. J., jun., Ohakune .. .. 1,398 1,925 Gould, Mrs. V. K. (c/o Messrs. Fullerton, — 1,527 Smith, Marton) Gregg, C. W., Ruatiti .. .. .. 1,975 2,121 Grice, E. W., jun., Upper Retaruke, Kaitieke 270 270 Gripp, H. M., Raetihi .. .. .. 165 558 Hadley, R. H., Murumuru .. .. 100 200 Hammer, F., Wade's Landing, Wanganui 305 380 River Hancock, F. E., Mangatiti .. .. 732 679 Handley, J., jun., Mangaeturoa, Raetihi .. 690 838 Hansen, M. M., B., and F., Raetihi .. 522 9 Harris, A. B. and H. H., Marua, Ruatiti .. 1,737 1,944 Harris, A. B., Okakurea, Raetihi .. 945 841 Harris Bros., Karioi .. .. .. 1,036 1 007 Harris Bros. (Barry's Farm), Raetihi .. 385 200 Harris Bros. (Wardrop's Farm), Raetihi .. 208 Nil Harris Bros. (Ellery's Farm), Raetihi .. 208 88 i Harris, H. H. and A. B., Taonui, Rae- 2,165 2,473 1 tihi

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Waimarino County—continued. Hellawell, C. H., Mangapurua .. .. 466 524 Hill and Patterson (c/o M. F. Hill), Ohakune — 193 Holt, R., and Sons, Box 95, Hastings .. 813 j 768 Hoori Hami, Ranana .. .. .. 233 204 Hopkinson, Mrs. L., Raetihi .. .. 976 1,249 Horn, C. P., Ohakune .. .. .. 19 18 Houghton, C. G., Raetihi .. .. 2,221 2,291 Hunter, J. R., Ore Ore .. .. .. 1,653 | 1,838 Hynes, B., Ruatiti .. .. .. 942 826 Jackson, F. R., and Co., Raetihi .. .. 580 597 Jamieson, James, Mangaeturoa .. .. 1,363 1,135 Jefcoate, C. F. R., Murumuru, Raetihi .. 1,096 1,580 Jenkins, H., Raetihi .. .. .. 159 126 Jensen, A. W., Ruatiti, Raetihi .. .. 2,584 1,718 Johnston and Son, Pipiriki . . .. 1,127 1,263 Johnston, Edward, Murumuru .. .. 356 347 Johnstone and Wise, Mangatiti Landing, 506 456 Wanganui River Jones, Mrs. C. W. (c/o W. C. Jones), (private 400 Nil bag), Raetihi Jones, W. (private bag), Raetihi .. 474 700 Lacy, J. S., Te Rata, Wanganui River .. 3,160 3,690 Lance and Co., Raetihi . . .. .. 1,017 924 Leitch, Moorhead, Raetihi .. .. 667 691 Lisette and Burrell (c/o J. Lisette), 28 Sar- 712 1,038 geant Street, Wanganui Lloyd, J. C. H., Pukekaha .. .. 260 Nil Lovenfosse, H., Raetihi.. .. .. 982 935 Low, J. B., Mangatiti Landing, Wanganui 232 651 River Lynch Bros., Raetihi .. .. .. 2,330 1,788 Lynch, C. D , Raetihi .. .. .. 635 644 Lynch, Norman, Raetihi .. .. 550 466 Lysnar, M. P., Waiouru .. .. 323 Nil Macey and Bristol (c/o Mr. Macey, Dalgety i 1.607 2,019 and Co.), Wanganui Macphail, I). C., Raetihi .. . . 1,470 1,977 Madden, H., Raetihi .. .. .. 1,283 1,060 Maddison, A., Middle Road, Raetihi .. 164 275 Malpas Bros., Mangoihe .. .. 1,104 1,156 Manson, H. J., Raetihi .. .. .. 1,633 2,152 Mason, D. (Estate of), (c/o W. Coleman), 5,866 6,280 Kakatahi McArthur, Thomas, Raetihi .. .. 1,247 1,166 McAuliffe, T. J., Pukekaha, Raetihi .. 326 290 McCoubrie Bros., Box 31, Raetihi .. 1,206 1,523 McDonald, H. (Section 2, Block It), (private 514 602 bag), Mangapurua, via Pipiriki McDonald, J. S., Karioi .. .. 1,500 ' 800 McDonnell, P. and J., Rangiwaea, Karioi .. 6,826 6,636 McDougall, R., Ohakune .. .. — 345 McGregor, D. S. (J. Winks, Manager), Rae- 5,002 4,565 tihi Mclndoe, A., Ruatiti, Raetihi .. .. 2,930 3,133 McLean, D. D., Ore Ore, Raetihi.. .. 4,536 3,865 McLean, J. R., Ore Ore, Raetihi .. .. 1,300 1,800 McLean, T. E., Oruakukura .. .. 1,305 1,300 McNie, F., Glenalpine, Orautoha.. .. 1,600 1,525 McNie, Frank, Orautoha .. .. j 950 942 McNie, W., Raetihi .. .. ..j 1,309 1,321 Menzies, —, Box 6, Ohakune .. .. I 355 Nil Merson, Walter, Ohakune . . .. 182 172 Meyer, August, Orautoha, Raetihi .. I 1,065 1,200 Milbank, A., Murumuru .. .. j 505 835 Miles, K. M. (Estate of), and Te Kowhai 3,568 3,684 Development Company (Limited), (c/o F. W. Savell), Pipiriki Millar, R. G., Ohakune .. .. .. 481 780 Mitchinson Bros, and Bolt, Raetihi .. 1,722 1,833 Morgan, S. J., Pipiriki .. .. .. 1,127 1,825 Morton, Joseph A., Waituhe, Ohakune .. 790 363 Mosen Estate (c/o F. McNie), Orautoha .. 573 587 Mosen, Mrs. E. M., Motiti Road, Raetihi .. 187 232 Mowat Bros., Mangapurua .. 1,033 661 Murray and Gibbons (private bag), Raetihi 4,060 3,532 Murray, Mrs. G. A. (c/o P. C. Murray), 40 100 (private bag), Raetihi Neal, J. R., Raetihi .. .. .. 200 192 Nicol, F., Rangataua .. .. . . 837 644 O'Cavenagh, P. W., Ruatiti .. .. j 980 1,100 O'Connor, J., Orautoha, Raetihi .. .. 516 407 Oliver, J. A., Tohanga Road, Ohakune .. — 49 O'Neill, A. P., Ore Ore .. .. .. j 809 698 O'Neill Bros. (T. M. Barnott, Manager), ! 6,982 6,163 Ruatiti

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Waimarino County—continued. O'Neill, Patrick, Murumuru .. .. 1,900 1,984 O'Neill, T., and Sons, Kakatahi .. .. 14,009 14,100 O'Rourke, I). J., P.O., Ruatiti .. .. 170 Nil Pearce and Pearce, Ore Ore, Raetihi .. 6,910 6,776 Pearson, R., Ohakune .. .. .. 1,764 1,540 Pepper and Nicholson, Wanganui .. 859 600 Perham, Larsen, and Co., Rangataua .. 4,958 4,707 Perrett and Bradley, Raetihi, Oruaku- 1,844 1,420 kura Pike, H. R., Raetihi .. .. .. 2,142 2,440 Pirie, William, Murumuru, via Raetihi .. 200 Nil Powell, C. Guy, The Farm, Karioi .. 1,733 1,654 Powell, Mrs. C. G., Karioi .. .. 980 920 Price, G. H., Pukekaha, Raetihi .. .. 508 507 Punch, F., Raetihi .. .. .. 600 386 Punch, Frank, Rangataua .. .. — 223 Punch, J. F., Raetihi .. .. .. — 600 Punch, J. P., Pipiriki .. .. .. 1,550 Nil Quin, J., Ruatiti .. .. .. 394 262 Randle, O., Rangataua .. .. .. 721 1,013 Read, A. H., Ohakune .. .. .. 92 183 Remus, W., Rangataua.. .. .. 6 Nil Risk Company (Limited), Raetihi .. 2,146 1,883 Russell and Gray, Whakahoro, Wanganui 400 400 River Sands, A. E., Hoihinga, Raetihi .. .. | 25 24 Scarrow, A. J., Raetihi .. .. 137 200 Scarrow, C. D., Konini, Raetihi .. .. 835 681 Scarrow, C. D., Orautoha, Raetihi .. 390 395 Scarrow, C. D. (Middle Road Farm), Raetihi 180 156 Scarrow, N. D., Rangataua .. .. 463 I 505 Scott, James (Estate of late), Raetihi .. 190 234 Scott, William, Putiki .. .. .. 7,568 7,354 Seth-Smith and Stephenson, Ohakune .. 1,625 1,390 Seth-Smith, W., Ohakune .. .. 129 ' 275 Sinnett, M. J., Karioi .. .. .. 2,035 , 2,545 Sladden, M. B. and P. J., Martondell, 1,659 1 970 Marton Sladden, M. B. and P. J., Karamea, Marton 525 235 Smith, W. J. L. (c/o McNie Bros.), Orau- 458 424 toha Solly, A. O., Waipapa, Raetihi .. 1,062 661 Solly, C. B., Ruatiti .. .. .. 1,353 1,372 Sommerville, E. L., Raetihi .. .. 127 306 Stafford, F., Ruatiti .. .. .. 727 668 Stephens, Waiter, Karioi .. .. 1,846 2,223 Storey, A. E., Ruatiti, via Raetihi .. 1,260 1,011 Strachan Bros., Karioi .. .. .. 768 1,016 Stuckey, E. E. (private bag), Raetihi .. 812 630 Tamahrna Paamu, Ranana .. .. 2 5 Tansey, M., Raetihi .. .. .. 709 Nil Tansey, Mrs. F. M. M., Murumuru .. 3 528 Tapeka Turehu, Mrs. Ada (c/o F. McNie), 354 474 Orautoha, Raetihi Teoti Peretini, Karioi .. .. .. 355 335 Te Reimana Tuatini, Raetihi .. .. — 144 Thompson Bros., Ruatiti .. .. 729 1,065 Titi Tihu, Houseboat, via Taumarunui 450 ! 300 Todd, P., Pukekaha, Raetihi .. .. 817 748 Tucker, Frederick, Pipiriki .. .. 845 1,050 Turnbull, J., Raetihi .. .. .. 811 787 Voelkerling, A. W., Orautoha, Raetihi .. 830 830 Voelkerling, E. A., Orautoha, Raetihi .. — 508 Waldegrave, L. A., Raetihi .. .. — 700 Waldegrave, W. E., Raetihi .. .. 1,115 1,175 Wallace, R., Kakatahi .. .. .. 1,598 1,490 Walsh, J. S., Mangapurua, Wanganui .. — 150 Ward, T. S., Raetihi .. .. .. 342 350 I Warner, G. W. I)., Orautoha, Raetihi .. 510 600 Warner, W. C., Pukekaha, Raetihi .. — 100 Webster, K., Ruatiti, Raetihi .. .. 1,020 1,240 Weir, A., Valley Road, Horopito.. .. 148 164 West, G., Ruatiti .. .. .. 609 608 White, G. H., Karioi .. .. .. 50 94 White, Kia, Paranui Landing, Pipiriki .. 11 Nil Wilkie, Adam, Ore Ore, via Raetihi .. 6,128 6,068 Wilkie, J., Raetihi .. .. .. 1,485 1,218 Williams and West, Murumuru .. .. — 897 Wilson, R. C., Oruakukura, Raetihi .. 1,930 1,910 Wright, H. A. (c/o P. C. O'Neil), Parapara 1,610 2,053 Road, Raetihi Wylds, A. E., Ruatiti .. .. .. 1,162 718 ,311,135|324,910

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 80, 1025. 1926. WANGANUI COUNTY (In Wanganui Subdivision). Addenbrooke, Mrs. A. M., Mangamahu .. 2,511 2,723 Allen, Mrs. E. M., Makirikiri .. .. 1,880 2,577 Allen, Mrs. E. M., Petangi .. .. 826 Nil Allison, James, Wanganui .. .. 873 569 Anderson, A. G., Mount Rowan, Kukuta 993 995 (private bag), Wanganui Anderson, J. A., Box 9, Taihape .. 1,710 1,763 Ani te Kooro, Mrs., Ranana .. .. 404 712 Atkinson, H. J., Mangamahu .. .. 2,149 1,916 Baddeley Bros., Kakatahi .. .. 7,100 5,900 Bailey, A. C., Fordell .. .. .. 759 360 Bailey, I). R., Fordell .. .. .. 463 453 Bamber, J. A. (Estate of), Otaranoho, Jeru- 2,305 1,770 salem Banks, James R., Taihape .. .. 320 285 Bartrum, G. N., Makirikiri .. .. 534 583 Bartrum, O. B., Upokongaro .. .. — 776 Bason, William G., Makirikiri Valley .. 634 733 Bason, William J., Makirikiri .. .. 733 637 Bayne, W. J., Bell's Junction, Ruanui .. 1,195 1,204 Behrent, A. F., No. 2 Line, Wanganui .. 346 326 Bell, M., jun., and Mrs. Jessie R. Bell, Bell's 850 1,001 Junction, Ruanui Bland, F., Okoia .. .. .. 558 570 Blyth, D. L., Harakeke, Wanganui .. 2,448 2,661 Blyth, J. V., No. 1 Line, Wanganui .. 799 921 Bremner, William, Mataroa .. .. 5,905 5,683 Broderiek, W. E., Makirikiri .. .. 1,232 1,261 Bruce, Miss I. D., No. 2 Line, Wanganui .. 508 494 Brunskill, Mrs. E. E., Hihitahi .. .. 1,070 900 Burgess, A. S. (private bag), Wanganui .. 1,921 1,546 Burnett, A. H., No. 2 Line, Wanganui .. 549 637 Burnett, Benjamin Ward, Box 6, Fordell .. 1,949 1,944 Burrell, H. and P., Te Waka, Makirikiri .. 3,327 3,304 Caddy and Williams, Makirikiri .. .. 1,300 1,310 Caines, W. H., Piko Piko, Makirikiri .. 140 62 Cameron, Allan, Marangai, Wanganui .. 2,842 2,432 Campbell, E. A., Wiritoa, Wanganui .. 521 601 Campbell, George, Dowen Glen, Mangamahu 1,358 1,281 Campbell, Norman A. (Estate of), Koriniti 2,895 2,113 Casey and Woodhouse, Taihape .. .. 755 940 Cavanagh Bros., Okoia .. .. .. 28 Nil Chamberlain, R. A., Fordell .. .. 758 582 Christie, R., Box 15, Fordell .. .. 355 251 Clark Bros., Cherry Bank, Okoia.. .. •— 112 Cleaver, C., Mataroa .. .. .. 986 977 Coe, G., Okoia.. .. .. .. 35 81 Collins Bros., The Shades, Mangamahu .. 21,615 21,503 Collins, John, Ohaea, Taihape .. .. 1,581 2,013 Craig, W., jun., Pukekiwi, Kakatahi .. 8,120 7,820 Cranstone, E. M., Riverton, Fordell .. 2,041 3,744 Cranstone, E. M., Woodburn, Riverton, For- 1,630 Nil dell Cripps Bros., Upokopoito .. .. 4,009 4,110 Crowley, John, and Sons (private bag), 1,215 1,243 Kukutu, Makirikiri Dalgety, A. E., Makirikiri .. .. 462 757 Dalgety and Company, Wellington .. 11,973 10,141 Dickinson, E. J., Fordell .. .. 61 Nil Dillon, W. C., Karioi .. .. .. 310 670 Duncan, C., The Gums, No. 2 Line, Wanga- 598 554 nui Farley Bros., Makirikiri .. .. 6,930 5,730 Fernie Bros., Churchill, Makirikiri .. 273 354 Fernie Bros., Makirikiri .. .. 3,864 10,970 Fernie Bros., Otamoa, Makirikiri .. 11,459 11,839 Fernie, C. N. (c/o W. D. Fernie), Pukeroa, 800 776 Hunterville Fletcher, E. E., Wangaehu .. .. 250 Nil Ford, W. R., Kaiwhaiki, Makirikiri .. 1,930 2,127 Fowler, F. G., Whiritoa, Wanganui .. 634 567 Frederick, T. G., Makirikiri .. .. — 892 Frew, William, Raketapauma, via Mataroa 987 Nil Garmonsway, F., Rangiwaea, Mataroa .. 2,047 1,695 Gibson, W., Mangamahu .. .. 106 94 Ginders, G. E., Raketapauma, Taihape .. j 415 485 Glasgow, James, Headlands Farm, Fordell ; 420 662 Glenn Bros., Kakatahi .. .. .. j 8,637 9,130 Glenn Bros., Tauaukira, Makirikiri .. 1,373 1,186 Goodrick, George D., Taihape .. .. 2,030 1,218 Gray, John, Longacre, Okoia .. .. 1,150 1,090 Gray, W. P., Okoia .. .. .. 700 735 Greaves, F. P., Karioi .. .. . . 626 731 Greaves, G., Karioi .. .. .. 631 692

No. of Sheep on ' April 30, April 30, | 1925. 1926. Wangantji County—continued. Hamilton Bros., Makirikiri .. .. 10,100 8,900 Harper, G. C. B. (Estate of), (e/o W. W. Tay- 3,735 3,795 lor), (private bag), Tauangatutu, Wanganui Hawken, O. J. (c/o G. Hawken), Kakatahi.. 2,800 1,582 Hearn and Co., Pungataua, Karioi .. 13,154 10,120 Herlihy, D. ! )., Hazelgrove, Okoia .. 603 527 Heron, James, Longacre, Okoia .. .. 2,033 2,074 Higgie, D., Fordell .. .. .. 354 350 Higgie, James, Kaukatea, Okoia .. .. 2,418 2,833 Higgie, L., Okoia .. .. .. 434 414 Higgie, Mrs. E., Eordell .. .. — 140 Hillas, G., Fordell .. .. .. 612 612 Hine, Thomas, Ngamatea, Mangamahu, Wa- 2,958 3,144 nganui Hirst, J. W., Okoia, Wanganui .. .. 573 562 Hirst, M. B., Okoia .. .. .. 489 578 Hogg, James, Okoia .. .. .. 1,064 1,063 Hogg, W. J. and J. H., Okoia .. .. 1,329 1,375 Horrocks Bros., Makirikiri .. .. 130 62 Howie, T. W., No. 2 Line, Wanganui .. 541 686 Huges, H., Mars Hill, No. 2 Line, Wanganui — 346 Huirua, — (c/o C. Bremner), Mataroa .. 150 Nil Hunter, A. T., Mangamahu Mail-service, 2,613 2,544 Wanganui Hunter, James, Oeta, Fordell .. .. 1,610 1,593 Irvine, J., Maramaratotara .. .. 6 Nil James, L. H., Makirikiri .. .. 2,380 2,360 Jones, A., Makirikiri Valley .. .. — 298 Jones, Charles, and Mrs. Mary (c/o John 912 750 Jones), Wanganui Jones, F. H., Waikupa, Okoia .. .. 1,133 813 Jones, George R., Waikupa, Okoia .. 1,015 877 Jones, J. M., Makirikiri .. .. 788 824 Kay, L. V., St. John's Hill, Wanganui .. 2,812 2,770 Kellick Bros., Mangamahu .. .. 12,296 15,050 Kempthorne, H. E., Matahiwi, Wanganui 1,118 1,650 River Kennedy, J., and Sons, Otumauma, Karioi 12,925 12,597 Lee Bros., Denlair, Eordell .. .. 130 Nil Lewis, H. G., Wanganui .. .. 696 796 Liggins, W. 0., Makirikiri Valley .. 165 Nil Lilburn, R. S., Mangamahu .. .. 6,545 6,795 Lisette and Burrell, Parakino .. .. — 3,227 Lock, W. H F., Okoia .. .. .. 59 56 Loveridge, F. G., Whiritoa, No. 1 Line, 448 467 Wanganui Mackintosh, A. D., Blink Bonnie, Okoia .. 858 884 Mackintosh, A. D., and Son, Wangaehu .. — 401 Mackintosh and Phillips, Kakatahi .. 2,635 2,890 Mackintosh and Phillips, Kakatahi .. 4,572 4,038 Mackintosh, D., Blythwood, No. 1 Line, Wa- 1,820 2,149 nganui Macnab, A., Kukuta, Wanganui .. .. 510 600 Martin, J., Wanganui East .. .. 290 240 McCann, P. J., Mataroa, Ruanui.. .. 493 512 McDonald, Mrs. J., Glenalladale, Mangamahu 4,042 3,742 McDougall, W. R., Makirikiri .. .. 210 Nil McGrail, G., Longacre Valley, Okoia .. 595 450 McGrail, W., Longacre Valley, Okoia .. 458 489 McGregor, D., No. 2 Line, Wanganui .. 775 924 McGregor, D., Okoia .. .. .. — 155 McKnight, James, Makirikiri .. .. 666 458 McLann, P. J., and Sons, Mataroa, Ruanui — 409 McLeod, A. N., Dunvegan, Okoia .. 1,033 956 McLeod, Gregor, Okoia .. .. 1,100 1,220 McNaught, L. J., Whakaihuwaka .. 606 488 Melville, A. P., Fordell .. .. .. 1,914 2,111 Melville, 0. J., Fordell .. .. .. 1,766 1,841 Mitchell, T., Ngatiri, Fordell .. .. 6,510 6,627 Moffatt, F., Box 100, Wanganui .. .. 400 369 Montgomerie, R. A., Taukoro (private bag), 3,217 3,093 Wanganui Morgan, William E., Newtonless, No. 1 Line, 3,758 3,770 Wanganui Moyle, G. B,, Makirikiri Valley .. .. 287 296 Murchison, D., Rapanui .. .. — 15 Nash, Henry M., No. 1 Line, Wanganui .. —• 270 Neilson, R., Wanganui East .. .. 638 978 Neilson, W., Mount Lion, Okoia .. .. 3,960 4,550 Nicholson, N., Parakino .. 3,656 Nil O'Brien, J. (c/o S. Reid), Taihape .. 1,000 Nil O'Brien, M. W., Mataroa .. .. 685 766 O'Halloran Bros., Makirikiri .. .. — 1,271 O'Halloran Bros., Pukanui, Makirikiri .. 2,594 2,633 Old, Richard, Okoia .. .. .. 1,165 1,234

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WEST COAST SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

I No. of Sheep on i April 30, April 30, ! j 1925. 1926. Wang an ui County—continued. O'Leary, Jeremiah, jun., Kaimatere Road, 252 228 Wanganui East | O'Neill Bros., Makirikiri .. .. 15,000 12,300 O'Neill Bros., No. 1 Line, Wanganui .. 3,149 3,059 Para Ratana, Parakino, Wanganui River .. 200 154 Park, William, Mangamahu .. .. 1,253 749 Park, William, Pine Creek, Mangamahu .. 838 1,376 Paterson, J., No. 2 Line, Wanganui .. 369 388 Patterson, J. C., Gordon Park, Wanganui 666 556 East Peacock, H., Alva, Mataroa .. .. I 716 785 Peacock, H., Mataroa .. .. .. 257 205 Peni Tuka, Koriniti .. .. .. 208 179 Peni, W., Koriniti .. .. .. 46 40 Pennefather, 0. B., Fordell . . .. 162 73 Pepper, G. V., Ruanui .. .. .. 750 818 Phillips, George, No. 2 Line, Wanganui .. 2,330 2,035 Poison, W. J., Manurewa, Fordell .. 12,888 5,904 Powell, Geo., Karioi .. .. .. 735 1,250 Pratt, C. E. and A. G., Okoia .. .. 1,317 1,373 Pritchard, F., Marangai .. .. 170 75 Ramwell, J. B. (c/o Post-office), Okoia .. — 1,163 Rhodes Bros., Karioi .. .. .. 1,030 1,135 Rice, A. W., Brandon, Okoia .. .. 1,056 1,279 Robinson, A., and Son, Kakatahi .. 9,203 8,992 Roku Tamehana, Ranana .. .. 6 Nil Ross, A. H., Karioi .. .. .. 2,910 2,218 Ross, D., Makirikiri, Rapanui .. .. 1,800 1,600 Ruscoe, H. A., Mary bank, Wanganui .. 785 945 Russell and Birch, Mangamahu .. .. 12,109 10,599 Ryan, E. H., Ruanui, via Mataroa .. 825 873 Scott, William, sen., Putiki, Wanganui .. I 3,920 3,129 Senior and Bennett, Victoria Avenue, Wa- 70 52 nganut Sim, A. D., Union Line, Wanganui .. 258 262 Skevington, S. R., Box 12, Fordell .. 784 1,163 Sommerville, A. R., Fairview, Okoia .. 1,372 1,520 Speed, H. M., Monavale, Makirikiri .. 3,880 3,780 Spicer Bros., Parihauhau .. .. 1,359 1,725 Spooner, S., Raketapauma .. .. 374 314 Steedman, H. H., Ngaurukehu, Mataroa .. 3,633 4,431 Stewart Bros., and Piercy, Fordell .. 3,498 3,035 Strachan and Patterson, Glen Almond 1,400 Nil Downs, Wanganui East Strachan and Patterson, Sky Line, Wa- 1,950 2,168 nganui East Strachan, P. D., Okoia .. .. .. 727 835 Strachan, S., Okoia .. .. .. j 710 727 Strachan, William, Mataroa .. .. ! 1,642 1,749 Sutherland, D., Fordell .. .. — 65 Sutherland, K., Fordell .. .. 342 866 Sutherland, N., Lamb Hill, Fordell .. 2,057 2,375 Swenson, T. B., Ngawaka, Box 42, Taihape 350 Nil Tasswell, E. J., No. 1 Line, Wanganui .. 22 Nil Thompson, J. G., Longacre Road, Okoia . . 279 274 Tiaka Waitokia, Koriniti .. .. 20 42 Tod, R. J., Pukeroa, Hunterville . . 1,630 1,524 Todd, James A., Knollmere, Makirikiri .. 2,190 631 Todd, James A., Makirikiri .. .. 605 2,135 Towgood, S. Z., No. 1 Line, Wanganui .. 725 523 Tyer Bros., Mangamahu .. .. 7,287 6,939 Vaughan, E. P. C., Culworth, Makirikiri . . 495 758 Vaughan, E. P. C., Te Ara To Waka, Makiri- 2,201 2,541 kiri Walley, A. E., Okahu, Mataroa . . . 1,330 1,290 Watson, F., Parihauhau .. . . 720 690 Watt, James P., Aberfeldy, Box 122, Wa- 5,243 5,168 nganui Wearing, W., No. 2 Line, Wanganui .. 244 256 Wells, G. C., Fordell .. .. .. 1,558 1,634 Wells, Mrs. M. A., Makirikiri .. .. 2,015 1,914 West, K. M., Okoia .. .. .. 40 50 Whiteman, E. H., Kakatahi, W T anganui .. 5,455 5,657 Wickham, P. L., Riverbank, Wanganui East — 266 Williams, J. C., Matarawa .. .. 459 416 Williams, T. V\ ., and Son, Motukawa, Mata- — 3,663 roa Wilson, Charles W., Siberia, Hunterville .. 12,161 9,520 Woon Bros., Makirikiri .. .. 2,134 1,776 Wright, H. J., Makirikiri Valley, Wanganui 906 85 Wyley Bros., Riverly, Fordell .. .. 2,486 2,649 Young, A. (Estate of), Waipapa Station, 4,087 4,025 Mataroa 454,690 445,906 ]

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. RANGITIKEI COUNTY (In Wanganui Subdivision), Abel, JamesMcH., Hunterville .. .. 217 211 Addis, Daniel, Taihape .. .. .. 2,144 1,955 Adkins, E H., Hunterville .. .. 658 609 Adlam, A., Bennet's Siding, Taihape .. 103 112 Aldworth, W. H., Silverhope .. .. — 21 Allen, William, Gleneairn, Turakina Valley 255 404 Amon, A. W., Bull's .. .. . 1,932 1,790 Anderson, Carl V., Mangaweka .. .. 3,616 5,070 Anderson, David, Parawanui, Bull's .. 185 220 Anderson, G. E., Taihape .. .. 1,599 1,660 Anderson, John A., Box 9, Taihape .. 1,710 1,763 Anderson, J. B. (Te Kawhia Estate), Tai- 1,067 638 hape Anderson, J. B., Box 3, Taihape.. .. — 459 Arkwright, H. F., Overton, Marton .. 720 555 Armit, J. N., Hunterville .. .. 950 760 Arnott, E., Potaka Estate, Utiku .. — 509 Ash, Henry Charles, Mataroa .. .. 1,300 1 120 Atkins, B. N. Mangahoe Road, Hunterville 1,072 1,078 Bailey, W. L., Kawhatau, Mangaweka .. 438 361 | Baldwin, C. C., Wangaehu .. .. 2,309 2,731 Baldwin, Francis, Turakina .. .. 361 270 Baldwin, G. B., Marton.. .. .. 304 539 Baldwin, R. M., Turakina .. .. 2,585 2,394 Bamford, F., Mangaweka .. .. 307 312 Banks, James R., Taihape .. .. 524 582 Bartlett, A. N., Te Toki, Silverhope .. 560 701 Bartlett, Alfred, Silverhope .. .. 564 538 Bartlett, B., Mangaonoho .. .. 256 342 Bartlett, T. T., Marton .. .. 969 1,039 Bartosh, J., Raukura, Taihape .. .. 2,549 2,337 Batley, A. 0. P., Pukekaka, Moawhango .. 2,851 3,138 Batley, G. W., Moawhango .. .. 4,020 4,775 Batley, G. W., Ngatarau, Moawhango .. 4,605 4,800 Batley, R. T. (Estate of), Moawhango .. 11,260 10,600 Batt, E. C., Homebush, Mataroa.. .. 4,850 4,700 Bayly, G. F., Turakina .. .. 1,411 1,096 Beard, D. (Trustee of), Kauangaroa .. 2,411 j 2,677 Belk, H. A., Colenso, Ohutu .. .. 2,468 j 2,667 Belk, H. A., Ohutu .. .. .. 2,505(2,737 Bell, Mrs. Jean, Mataroa .. .. 2,072 j 1,742 Bell, W. (private bag), Bells' Junction, 1,827 I 1,782 Mataroa Bellis, J., Taihape .. .. .. 385 284 Bellis, J. H., Taihape .. .. .. 408 j 579 Bennett, H. D., Taihape .. .. 10,850 12,224 Bennett, M., Mataroa .. .. . . 85 291 Bergen, O. A., Marton .. .. .. 306 j 601 Berrett, C. T., Mangaonoho .. .. 148 ! 146 Beuok, A. and F. C., Utiku .. .. 153 j 221 Beuck, P. F. W., Pukeokahu, Taihape .. 855 1,286 Bicknell,'A. W., Taihape .. .. 551 I 268 Bignell, A. N. F., Ruatangata, Wangaehu. . 1,475 | 1,987 Birch, W. J. (Estate of), Thorsby, Marton 1,009 1 847 Bishop, A. L., Marton .. .. .. 38 50 Bishop, Edward, Taihape .. . 402 I 274 Black, Alexander, Spring Creek, Marton .. 394 496 Blackmore and Duncan, Ruanui Station, 9,843 7,829 Mataroa Blanchard, A. W., Glyneath, Bull's .. 810 1,050 Bland, A., Utiku .. .. .. 423 439 Boneham, M. A., Marton .. .. — 947 Bonnor and Munro, Mangaweka .. .. 2,760 2,589 Boon, D. E., Mataroa .. .. .. 1,022 1,006 Bowen, John W., Marton .. .. 1,204 1,736 Bowler, John, Mataroa .. .. .. 629 694 Bowman, W. J., Fern Flats, Marton .. 797 475 Boyd, Arthur, Tunahanga,Box 307, Hastings 1,000 600 Boys, John, Mangaweka .. .. 1,320 1,413 Bradley, Mrs. T., Taihape .. .. 805 864 Brady, Thomas, Mataroa .. .. 405 514 Bramley, G. N., Kawhatau Valley, Manga- 1,205 1,253 weka Brice, J., Fern Flats, Marton .. .. 3,256 2,395 Brice, J., Bank, Marton .. .. 4,020 4,539 Brice, Joh", Marton .. .. .. 2,149 3,462 Brightwell, H., Pukepapa Road, Bull's .. 300 276 Broderick, Richard, Mataroa .. .. 386 375 Bromley, James, Bull's .. .. 16 11 Brookie, F. C.,Borderside, Parawanui, Bull's ' 193 294 Brooky Bros., Mataroa .. .. .. j — 666 Broome, D., Papakai Road, Taihape .. J ,384 409 Broome, D. L., Papakai Road, Taihape .. — 914 Brough, W., Taoroa, via Taihape .. 1,800 1,798 Brown Bros., Marton .. .. 1,080 1,322

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WEST COAST SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Rangitikei County—continued. Brown, G. H., (Trustees of the Estate of), 1,901 1,733 Taoroa Brown, Robert, Bull's .. .. .. 483 341 Bruce and Treadwell, Mataroa .. .. 3,384 3,326 Bryce, H. H., Rata .. .. .. 15 Nil Buckley, J., Taihape .. .. .. 340 368 Bull, James, jun., Hunterville .. .. 5,470 5,350 Bull, L. K. G., Hunterville .. .. 2,199 2,134 Burgess, P. W., Hunterville .. . . 610 473 Burridge, S. V., Mounganui, Moawhango .. 5,296 4,415 Butement, F. J., Hunterville .. .. 1,088 1.222 Cameron, D., Onga Road, Hunterville .. 523 549 Cameron, H. J., Glenmore, Turakina .. 6,062 5,680 Cameron, Thomas, Hunterville .. .. 580 696 Campion, James, Okirae, Fordell .. 19,401 19,537 Carpenter, C. H. G., Utiku .. .. 500 Nil Carson, Thomas, Box 36, Bull's .. .. 819 729 Carson, W. D., Bull's .. .. .. 1.066 1,020 Carson, W. D., Bull's .. .. .. 417 755* Carter, R. G., Mangaweka .. .. 442 336 Cartier, S., Taihape .. .. .. 750 646 Casey, Patrick (private bag), Taihape .. 1,008 830 Cash, F. H., Kaweka Road, Taihape .. 665 768 Chambers and McLean (Mangaohane Es- 17,613 17,454 tate), Taihape Chisholm, C. J., Hunterville .. .. 540 399 Chisholm, J. H., Ongo Road, Hunterville .. 1,380 1,254 Chisholm, T., Earlston, Hunterville .. 539 591 Cleaver, R., Box 99, Taihape .. .. 3,005 2,646 Cockburn, Robert, Stanway, Halcombe .. 264 329 Cockburn, William, Arapata, Marton .. 372 208 Cockburn, William, Marton .. .. 1,496 978 Cockburn, William, Porewa, Marton .. 232 774 Coleman, A. G., Poukiore, Hunterville .. 1,021 1,014 Coleman, A. S., Marton .. .. 2,252 2,071 Coleman, A. W., Hunterville .. .. 52 121 Coleman, J., Raumai Grange, Bull's .. — 755 Coleman, M., Hunterville .. .. 727 627 Coleman, Mrs. J. A., Poukiore, Hunterville 102 123 Coleman, R. C., Marton .. .. 288 314 Coleman, R. T., Fern Flats, Marton .. 477 523 Coleman, W. C., Hunterville .. .. 255 270 Collier, F. S., Turakina .. .. 409 Nil Collier, Henry, Maungaraupi, Marton . . — 2,587 Collier, H., Wakarua. St. John's Hill, Wa- 28,500 22,948 nganui Collier, J. M. B., Rangiwahia, Mataroa .. 3,320 4,510 Collins, D. N., Taoroa .. .. .. 1,124 1,144 Collins, F. L., Lowlands, Taihape .. 74 84 Collins, J. E. A., Kowhai Glen, Taihape .. 558 653 Collins, J. E. A., Rawene, Taoroa .. 484 613 Connors, W. B., Wangaebu .. .. 60 43 Coogan, William, Mataroa .. .. 726 1,166 Cooper, J., Taihape .. .. .. 8,248 1,270 Cornfoot, James, Greatfort .. .. 1,137 1,188 Corrigan, John, Utiku .. .. .. 910 Nil Corrigan, M., Raukura, Taihape .. .. 442 32 Corrigan, Michael, Taihape .. .. 41 446 Cottrell, F. R., Moawhango .. .. 2,020 2,100 Crabb, D. J., Marton .. .. .. 690 400 Crabb, L. J., Marton .. .. .. — 477 Craig, James, Wangaehu .. .. 2,295 2,344 Craig, John, Turakina .. .. .. 73 Nil Crawford, Alexander, Marton .. .. 604 618 Crawford, W. J., Hunterville .. .. 821 763 Crystall, G. B., Moawhango .. . . 1,079 1,025 Cummings, J., Taoroa, Taihape .. .. — 256 Dalgety, C. F., Mangaweka .. .. 2,501 2,324 Dairymple, J. H., Mangaweka .. .. 938 852 Dalrymple, K. W. and R. O. Parawanui, 3,217 3,579 Bull's Dalziell, K. G.. Blair Athol, Manga,onoho .. 1,166 1,376 Dalziell, L. D., Hunterville . . . . 1,795 1,820 Dalziell, R. G., Blair Athol, Hunterville .. 792 1,128 Davidson, W. A., Mangaweka .. .. 840 843 Da vies, T. S., Mataroa .. .. .. 296 306 Davis, R. G., Koeke .. .. .. A 820 730 Dawbin, R. C., Fern Flats, Marton .. 320 344 Death, A. G., Marton .. .. .. 36 146 Deighton and Purnell, Marton Junction .. 1,202 1,393 Devane, James, Tirirau Kawa, via Mataroa 914 1,165 Dexter, H., Fern Flats, Marton .. 552 461 Dillon, L., Taihape .. .. .. 400 457 District Agent, Public Trust .. .. — 2,719

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Rangitikei County—continued. Dixon, W. and M. J., Papanni Station, 14,000 12,000 iVXataroa Dobson, A. C., P.O. Box 9, Taihape .. — 37 Donaldson, L., Utiku .. .. .. — 60 Donovan, H., Taoroa .. .. .. 800 710 Doole, John, jun., Pukeokahu, Taihape .. 1,276 1,791 Doole, William, Napuna, Pukeokahu, Taihape 3,128 110 Doughtv, W. A., Spring Hill, Bull's .. 337 258 Doughty, W. A., Willow Glen, Bull's .. 348 271 Dudding, J. B. S., Greystoke, Marton .. 2,310 2,500 Duffy, S., Turakina .. .. .. 480 500 Duncan and Tilley, Maowhango .. .. 2,056 2,552 Duncan, Ensor, and Robson, Moawhango 9,218 9,314 Duncan, J. H. T., " Hiwera," Taihape .. — 1,676 Duncan, J. T., ' Hiwera," Taihape .. — 1,432 Duncan, K. M., Otairi, Hunterville .. 1,965 1,925 Duncan, T. A., Otairi, Hunterville .. 22,200 26,500 Durrant, G., Taoroa .. .. 3,400 j 3,117 Duthie, Alfred, Ohingaiti .. .. 1,821 . Nil Ellis Bros., Killeymoon, Bull's .. . . 1,070 1,091 Ellis, F. J., Bull's .. .. .. 847 692 Ellison, James, Utiku .. .. .. 830 812 Emmerson, W. H., Marton .. .. 100 800 Ennis Bros., Hunterville .. .. 1,160 1,220 Fannin, A. R., Hiwi, Taihape .. .. 2,256 1,905 Farr, A., Utiku .. .. .. 326 305 Farr, F., Marton .. .. .. 358 387 Ferguson, W. (c/o MeJdrum, McLean, and 2,032 2,000 Davis), Hunterville Fernie, Miss C. E., Pukeroa .. .. 900 1,057 Fernie, W. D., Pukeroa .. .. 3,864 6,528 Findlay, W. M. 0. (c/o Mr. W. Brough), — 338 Taoroa, via Taihape Fitzherbert, B. C., Taoroa .. .. 3,783 1,544 Floyd, Mrs. A., Taihape .. .. 903 856 Follett, D. F., Crofton, Marton .. .. 120 50 Franke, Wilhelm, Turakina .. .. 945 974 Frederick, H. E., Hunie Street, Marton .. — 408 Friedrich, A. J., Marton .. .. 300 290 Friedrich, D. G., and C. A., Marton . t 889 > 1,415 Friedrich, G., Brooklyn, Marton .. .. 816 880 Friedrich, T. G. and H. R., Cliff Line, Marton 600 Nil Fullerton-Smith, A. W. (Estate of), Hautawa, 1,253 1,171 Hunterville Fullerton-Smith, A. W. (Estate of), Thry- 47 78 bergh, Marton Fullerton-Smith, F. A., Holtby, Marton .. 3,751 3,995 Fullerton-Smith, K. S., Taoroa .. .. 1,775 1,402 Furber, P., Mangaweka. . .. .. 100 60 Gahan, James, and Son, Hunterville .. 1,439 1,416 Gainsford, E. C., Bull's .. 1,428 1,518 Galloway, David, Manga weka .. .. 1,494 1,490 Galpin, D. S., Marton .. .. .. 542 439 Galpin, E. R., College Reserve, Marton .. 2,106 2,452 Galpin, E. R., Maungatirotiro, Marton .. 2,248 1,541 Galpin, E. R., Raumai Farm, Marton .. 125 200 Galpin, E. R. (Woodlands Property), Marton 3,570 3,480 Galpin, G. A., Marton .. .. .. 4,377 3,432 Galpin, M. W. H., Marton .. .. 4,050 2,897 Galpin, M., Taihape .. .. .. 710 620 Gardner and Sons, Tarangarere .. .. 2,893 2,515 Gardner, R., Mangaweka .. .. 735 725 Gibbons, S. J., Marton .. .. .. 963 774 Gibbs, C. O. Box 58, Taihape .. .. 1,406 1,317 Gibbs, D. L., Box 17, Utiku .. .. — 359 Gibbs, R. J., Box 23, Utiku .. .. 2,501 2,514 Gilbert Bros., Pukeokahu, Taihape .. 3,530 3,532 Gilchrist, J. H., Tiriraukawa, Mataroa .. 640 Nil Gill, Alfred, Ohutu .. .. .. 45 55 Ginders, G. E., Raketapauma, Taihape .. 415 485 Ginders, William, Raketapauma, Taihape.. 165 216 Glasgow, Alexander, Turakina .. .. 742 857 Glasgow, N. G., Turakina .. . . 1,016 943 Glasgow, R., iVshley, Marton .. . . 765 1,067 Glasgow, R. J., Turakina .. . . 359 434 Glenn, J. A. and W., Mangaweka .. 3,104 3,072 Gooclall, A. J., Turakina South .. .. 149 965 Goodwin, R., Mangaonoho .. .. 259 404 Gordon, D. G., Taoroa, Taihape .. . . 3,665 3,754 Gordon, E. B., Pukeokahu .. .. — 2,585 Gordon, E. B., Mangaweka .. . . 7,150 7,440 Gorringe, Frank H., Mangaweka .. 5,186 5,011 Govenlock, A., Glencairn, Marton .. 688 1,162 Gower, C. H., Marton .. . . .. 1,124 1,309

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WEST COAST SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Rangitikei County—continued. Gower, Mrs., P. M., South Makirikiri, Marton j 220 Nil Graham, M., Mangaweka .. .. 722 825 Grant, John, Turakina .. .. 1,919 1,721 Gray, Mrs. Kataraina, Hihitahi .. .. 308 408 Gray, R. J. K., Bull's .. .. .. | 1,308 1,655 Gray, S., Willis Street, Marton .. .. 510 Nil Green, A. A., Hunterville .. .. 5,343 4,741 Green, Edward, Wangaehu .. .. 641 Nil Green, John, Te Miro, Mangaweka .. 1,163 1,111 Green, L. and W., Rata .. .. 7 4 Green, T. H., Bull's .. .. .. 61 117 Grice, B. G., Tiriraukawa, Mataroa .. 110 Nil Griffen, A. H., Marton .. . . .. 641 642 Griffen, Mrs. E., Clark's, Marton .. 405 418 Griffen, Mrs. E., Grange Hill, Marton .. | 832 811 Guthrie, Mrs. R., Mataroa, Box 2 .. j 417 436 Hadder, A. K., Tiriraukawa .. .. — 1,410 Hall, Edwin, Hunterville .. .. I 4,274 4,475 Hall, Edwin, Pohonui, Hunterville .. ' 3,000 3,036 Hammond, F. D. K., Utiku .. .. 816 836 Hammond, J. P. C., Ohingaiti .. . . 335 576 Hammond, K. McK., Hunterville .. 3,172 3,066 Hammond, Lloyd, Rata .. ... 4,498 4,197 Hammond, M. H. R., Utiku .. . . 796 885 Hammond, S. R., Silverhope .. .. 1 1,779 1,710 Hammond, S. R., Leedstown, Silverhope .. j 888 748 Harre, A., Cloverdale, Rata .. .. — 8 Harris Bros., Marton .. ... .. 440 490 Harris, H. H., Pukeroa, Hunterville .. 1,880 1,510 Harris, James A., Turakina .. .. 1,782 1,622 Harris, R. W. (Raumai Road Farm), Marton 548 928 Harris, R. W. (Tiriraukawa Farm), Marton 592 565 Harris, R. W. (Bunning's Farm), Marton .. 854 1,061 Harrison, A., Mangaweka .. .. — 551 Hartley, Ruha, Hunterville .. .. 20 Nil Harvey, George, Rata .. .. .. 153 415 Harvey, W. J. M., Marton .. .. 389 396 Healy, F., Mangaweka .. .. .. 1,543 1,411 Heatley, C. B., Moawhango .. .. i 2,156 2,143 Helem, P. D„ Ohutu .. .. .. 709 725 Henderson, I)., 39b Wicksteed Street, — 428 Wanganui Henderson, J., Marton .. .. .. 1,406 1,313 Henry, Hugh, Utiku .. .. .. 230 200 Hibbard, L. A., Utiku .. .. .. 470 576 Hibbard, L. A., Utiku .. .. .. 679 819 Hintz, F. J. (Hammond's), Box 65, Taihape 1,000 1,400 Hintz, F. J. (Huia), Box 65, Taihape .. 3,390 4,256 Hintz, F. J. (Pukeokahu), Box 65, Taihape 2,900 4,350 Hiroti and Rider, Wangaehu .. .. 862 775 Hogg, R. F., Hunterville .. .. 1,303 1,266 Holt, Edmund, Pukeroa, Hunterville .. 828 584 Homes, William, Paraewanui, Bull's .. 495 821 Honeyman, Alexander, Marton .. .. 1,019 988 Hopkins, G., Manawatu Heads, Foxton .. 2,170 2,169 Howard, A. P., Westoe, Greatford .. 4,137 3,453 Howie, F. R., Wharenui, Koeke .. .. 3,012 3,078 Howie. William (Estate of), Hunterville .. — 30 Hurley, J. E„ Pohonui .. ' .. .. 4,860 4,470 Illston, Arthur, Silverhope .. .. 368 250 Illston, B., Silverhope .. . . .. 708 737 Illston, C. H. and L., Temaiti, Silverhope 366 376 Illston, F. W., Mataroa Farm, Silverhope 610 530 Illston, W. A., Silverhope . . . . 653 | 410 Ingle, D. and W. H., Marton .. .. 365 49 Ireland, R., Hunterville .. .. 509 520 Jacobsen, N. R. and J. A., Taihape .. 550 526 James, Thomas, Hunterville . . .. 838 792 Jefferson, Isaac, Upper Tutaenui, Marton 1,350 940 Jenkins, Mrs. M„ Marton . . .. 754 820 Jensen, H., Matapouri, Taihape .. .. 1,890 1,875 Johnson, A., York Farm, Marton .. 183 331 Johnston, H. P., Bonny Glen, Marton .. — 345 Johnston, James, Graiglea, Upper Tutaenui, 484 670 Marton Jurgens, F. C.,-Ohutu, Taihape .. .. i 738 | 938 Jurgens, H. W. F., Winiata .. .. j 683 j 594 Jurgens, W., Taihape .. .. I 254 j 321 Kearins, P., Ruru Road, Taihape .. 402 376 Kelly, F. R„ Utiku .. .. ..j 1,050 1,068 Kelly, J. P., Taihape .. .. .. | 442 Nil Kilminister, Albert, Hunterville .. .. | 1,811 J 2,045 Klatt, A. J., Hunterville .. .. j 60 j 213 Knox, Allan F., South Makirikiri, Marton J 37 j 16 Laidley, Mrs. S. E., Raukura, Taihape .. 184 I 147

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 80, 1925. 1926. Rangitikei County—continued. Laird, C. R., Hunterville .. .. 1,024 979 Lambert Bros., Araroa, Hunterville .. 2,250 1,440 Lambert Bros., Eraemore, Hunterville .. 1,123 1,145 Lambert Bros., Watershed Road.. .. — 805 Lambert, John, Hunterville .. .. 713 723 Lampp, A. H., Allington, Marton .. 101 214 Lampp, A. H., Ridge Farm, Marton .. 722 724 Lampp, G. J. L., Marton .. .. 1,141 1,196 Lampp, H. V., Marton .. .. .. 553 610 Langdon, G. A. M., Bull's .. . . 20 24 Law, John, Taoroa .. .. .. 693 650 Leary, Charles, Pohonui .. .. 680 648 Lethbridge and Marshall, Turakina .. 1,572 1,501 Lethbridge, B. P., Ann Bank, Turakina .. 38 19 Lethbridge, H. Y., Turakina .. .. 1,768 1,739 Liddicoat, W., Mangaweka .. .. 214 240 Lilburn, J. D., Pukeroa, Hunterville .. 10,311 9,528 Livingston, Alex., Whareroa, Hunterville .. 2,776 2,785 Livingston, A. R., jun., Hunterville .. 1,400 1,629 Livingstone, D. S., Rangiwaea, Mataroa .. 620 Lock, F. W., Otairi, Hunterville .. 1,600 1,433 Loughnan Bros., Utiku .. .. 18 Nil Lourie, Duncan, Turakina .. .. 1,930 2,089 Lourie, James, Marton .. .. .. j 939 1,005 Lourie, Mrs. E., Mataroa, Silverhope .. 1,080 996 Lourie, Mrs. E., Silverhope .. .. 400 426 Lourie, S. D., Wentworth, Hunterville .. 2,439 2,186 Lovelock, G. R., Onepuhi, Marton .. j 296 329 Loveridge, Fred. (Estate of), Pohonui .. I 4,168 3,630 Lowrie, J. I)., Silverhope .. .. J 2,266 1,786 Loye, A. P., Mangaweka .. .. 384 296 Loye Bros., Manui, Mangaweka .. ..I 1,676 1,458 Lyndon, Mrs. Catherine, Taihape .. 670 651 Lyons, J. J., Hunterville .. .. ! 670 532 Mair, J. C., Lee's Line, Feilding .. .. 2,050 2,090 Major, A. C., Turakina .. .. .. 21 Nil Managh, S. M. (rural delivery), Feilding .. 868 932 Managh, W. G., Bull's .. .. .. 594 1,522 Mann, T., Raukura, Taihape .. .. 20.3 258 Marsh, R. J., Ohingaiti .. .. 363 197 Marshall, A. H., Rata .. .. .. 4,884 6,214 Marshall and Fitzherbert, Rangitane, Manga- 2,317 2,231 weka Marshall, G. L., Greenbank, Marton .. 1,150 1,301 Marshall, George L., Hessett, Marton .. 2,310 2,208 Marshall, H. H., Marton . . .. 1,826 1,109 Marshall, Mrs. — and Miss —, Greenbank, 1,735 1,955 Marton Marshall, W. S., Rata .. .. .. 1,111 1,099 Marshall, H. H., Paratawa, Marton .. — 690 Marumaru, Mrs. Maiangi, Turakina .. 1,563 1,275 Masters, C. J., Hunterville .. .. 860 790 Matthews, G., Kauangaroa .. .. — 15 Maundrell, C., Scott, Rata .. .. 50 1 McAlley Bros., Pukeroa, Hunterville .. 175 148 McAlley, S. R., Hunterville .. .. 1,084 1,088 Me Beth, W., and Kerr, R. D., Marton .. 1,320 1,432 McBeth, W., Marton .. .. .. 780 591 McCarthy, C. P. and T. J., Tiriraukawa, 732 712 Mataroa McCarthy, J. and T., Mataroa .. . . 828 j 710 McCartin, John, Utiku .. .. .. 2,920 | 1,556 McCartin, Patrick (Estate of), Utiku .. — ; 1,450 McClure, G. L., Hawkestone Street, Welling- 670 j 787 ton McColl, A., jun., Taoroa . . . . 1,560 1,530 McColl, Mrs. Elizabeth and James, Taihape 883 695 McDermott, C. L. L., Bull's .. .. 855 817 McDermott (Trustees), Box 35, Bull's .. 566 774 McDonald, Alexander, Mangaweka .. 901 806 McDonald, Alexander, Silverhope .. 204 350 McDonald, Alexander, Turakina .. 208 147 McDonald, Alex., Parks, Silverhope .. 874 657 McDonald, T., Silverhope .. .. — 128 McDonald, James (Taurimu Property), Box 2,174 2,148 174, Wanganui McDonald, R. J. (c/o Mr. D. McLean), Mar- 67 578 ton McDonnell, J., Poukiore, Hunterville .. 206 j 310 McEwan, J. C. and H. N., Hunterville .. 1,595 2,082 McFarlane, David, Wanganui .. .. 2,109 2,383 McGill, James, Palmerston North .. 200 Nil McGovern, Mrs. M., Watershed Road, 774 796 Hunterville McGregor, Evan, Mangara, Turakina .. 1,740 ' 2,233

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WEST COAST SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Rangitikei County—continued. McGuinn, D., Koeke .. .. .. 1,623 1,570 McGuinn, T., Taihape .. .. .. 1,066 1,012 MeGuinnis, A. H., Taihape .. .. 60 108 McHardy, James, Ituanui, Mataroa .. 2,008 1,860 Mclntyre and Knight, Ohingaiti .. 2,065 2,031 Mclntyre, C., Ohingaiti .. .. 329 555 McJorrow, John, Fern Flats, Marton .. 424 506 McKay, David, Mataroa .. .. 3,530 3,300 McKay, Mrs. J., Mataroa .. .. 285 404 McKinnon, Charles, Mangaweka .. .. 2,162 2,375 McLaehlan, D. G., Turakina .. .. 1,964 2,061 McLaughlin, A., Mount Curl, Marton .. 719 Nil McLean, A. H., Bird Grove, Hunterville .. 3,199 3,587 McLean, D., Spring Grove, Marton .. 613 3,044 McLean, D., Spring Grove, Marton .. 2,308 Nil McLean, Francis, Makirikiri, Marton .. 800 1,110 McLean, L., Tenamo, West Road, Hunter- 2,985 2,585 ville McLeay, A., Turakina .. .. .. 964 858 McLeay, D., Turakina .. .. .. 1,020 1,080 McLeay, John, jun., Turakina .. .. 1,601 1,636 McLeay, John, Mangahoe, Turakina .. 1,200 1,150 McLeay, John, Pokowharo, Turakina .. 1,826 1,875 McLennan, W. and D. J., Taihape .. 1,213 1,242 McNeill, R., Mangaweka .. .. 1,252 1,255 McPherson, Alexander, Turakina . . 2,067 2,010 McSkimming Bros., Bull's .. .. 714 749 Meads, H. H. and R., Rata .. . . 977 921 Meads, H. J., Hunterville .. .. 904 889 Meldrum, A., Hunterville .. .. j — 65 Melrose, William, Ruahine Road, Mangaweka 374 311 Meyer, A. H., Marton .. .. .. j 621 879 Mickleson, Frederick, Tiriraukawa, Mataroa i 3,695 3,850 Midford, John R., Marton .. .. 224 222 Milne, John, Pukepapa Road, Marton .. 1,773 2,402 Missen, D. and A., Taihape .. .. 713 765 Mitchell, A. A., Kairanga .. .. 1,126 1,220 Moon, J. G., Hunterville .. .. 883 866 Moore, R. J., Box 27, Marton .. .. 520 606 Morris, A., Utiku .. .. .. 300 360 Morris, R. T., Marton .. .. .. j 520 Nil Morrison, A., Sudbury, Marton .. .. 1,080 794 Morrison, H. S. C., Marton .. .. 1,138 1,153 Morrison, Matthew (private bag), Taihape 12,350 12,512 Morrison, S. W., Fern Flats, Marton .. j 1,160 1,196 Morrison, W. and 0. B., Cliff Line, Marton j 201 162 Morton, Mrs. G. I., Silverhope .. .. | 490 538 Morton, W. K., Silverhope .. . . [ 390 403 Moyle, A. and P. (e/o F. Healey), Mangaweka 1,070 1,058 Muir, T. W. (Omeo), Mataroa .. .. j 7,621 8,070 Mulvay, A. P., Turangarere .. .. | — 282 Munro, P., Utiku .. .. .. j 406 406 Murphy, J. R., Mataroa .. .. — 766 Murphy, P., Ohxitu .. .. .. j 373 394 Murray, Roberts, and Co., Wellington (Fern I 1,372 1,349 Flats Property) Nation, A. M. and H. A., Pukeroa, Hunter- 790 826 ville New Zealand Sheepowners (Acknowledgment 5,907 5,825 of Debt to British Seamen Fund), Flockhouse, Parawanui, Bull's Newman, Edward, Marton .. .. 50 156 Newman, L. O., Marton .. .. 140 278 Newton, M. J., and Sons, Mataroa .. 2,832 2,874 Ngamatia Station Syndicate (Ruddenklau 10,911 9,773 Bros.), Taihape Nicols, Campbell, Turakina .. .. 3,866 3,579 Nicols, J., Utiku .. .. .. — 350 Nitschke, G. B., Marton .. .. 102 6 Nitschke, H. A., Bonny Glen, Marton .. 222 424 Nitschke, H. G., Bonny Glen, Marton .. 967 1,133 Nitschke, L. G., Cliff Road, Marton .. 534 201 Nitschke, R. H., Bonny Glen, Marton .. 155 165 O'Brien, J., Taihape .. .. .. — 833 O'Brien, M. W. (Estate of), Mataroa .. 695 Nil O'Callaghan, H. (Taheke), Taihape .. 1,945 1,580 O'Callaghan, J. P., Mangaweka .. .. 858 854 O'Callaghan, L. F., Tiriraukawa .. .. 1,256 834 O'Callaghan, L. O. (Gibbs), Tiriraukawa .. 1,348 985 O'Callaghan, Mrs. C., Taihape .. .. 585 586 O'Dea, M., Taihape .. .. .. 406 433 O'Hanlon, C., 7 Pipi Street, Taihape .. — 953 O'Keefe, Patrick, Utiku .. .. 1,628 1,360 Old, Robert, Taihape .. .. .. 1,207 822 Oldfield, J. E., Marton .. .. .. 330 Nil

No. of Sheep on I April 30, April 30, . 1925. 1926. R ANGITIKEI CO UNTY —COUtir Ued. Oldfield, R. H., Marton .. .. 806 1,404 Oldfield, Walter, Marton .. .. 761 1,850 Oldham, J. G., Taihape.. .. .. 930 1,500 I Oliver, G. G., Box 9, Mangaweka .. 1,725 Nil | Oliver, G. G., Upper Tutaenui, Marton .. 854 2,014 Olliver and Spoone, Taihape .. .. ], 387 1,254 O'Neill, T. J. and P. A., Turakina .. 4,462 3,452 Openshaw, E., Marton .. .. .. 804 800 O'Reilly, P., Mataroa .. .. .. 385 375 Ormond, J., Taihape .. .. .. 2,099 1,499 Overton, A. K., Pukeokahu .. .. 5,085 5,446 Pairman, J. W., Mangaweka .. .. — 55 Parkes, F. C., Mangaonoho .. .. 263 244 Parkes, W. B., Hunterville .. .. — 168 Parsmore, P. M., Utiku.. .. •.. — 1,025 Parsons, S., Mataroa .. .. .. 2,763 1,588 Pataka, P. E., Hunterville .. .. — 360 Paterson, J. D., Porewa . .. .. 72 87 Pedersen, P., Rangiwaea, Mataroa .. 1,258 1,265 Peed, E. L., and Son, Mataroa .. .. 2,246 2,743 Pepeni Ruka, Mataroa .. .. .. 350 456 Perry, D. R., Turakina .. . . 14 35 Phillips, A., Crofton .. .. .. 870 492 Phillips, J. J., Smithfield, Wanganui .. 325 j Nil Pickford, J., Rata .. .. .. — 60 Playle, H. C., jun., Turakina .. 1,267 933 Pohaka, Utanga Winiata, Utiku .. 590 455 Poppe, A., Marton .. .. .. 1,073 1,118 Poppe, A. O., Marton .. .. .. 767 | 878 Poppe, C. J., Marton .. .. .. 400 I 520 Powell, F. H., Nunbourne, Mangaonoho .. 659 j 1,151 Powell, T. U. L., Hunterville .. .. 1,255 1,101 Prime, James, Taihape .. .. .. 1,149 j 1,090 Prime, William, Ohutu .. .. .. 291 735 Pryce, E. O., Rata .. .. .. 1,816 1,994 Pryce, Mrs. Kakarika, Rata .. .. 2,664 2,214 Purvis, T. J., Ruru Road, Taihape .. 68 80 Quillinan, M. P., Mangaonoho .. .. 160 156 Rangi Waitere, Turakina .. .. 136 18 Rangitikei Racing Club, Bull's .. .. 102 I 124 Rayner, A. E., Utiku .. .. .. 1,580 I 1,320 Reid, Leedstown, Marton .. .. 1,506 j 1,431 Reid, George E., Opaea, Taihape .. 1,672 1,352 Reilly, J., Kawhatau Valley, Mangaweka .. 200 | 204 Revell, T. C., Hunterville .. .. 2,300 j 2,075 Reynolds, C. H., Pukeroa, Hunterville .. 586 675 Rhodes Bros., Taylor's, Rata .. .. 1,740 ! 1,603 Richards, C. M. Bull's .. .. .. 5 | Nil Richards, H. L., Bull's .. .. .. 2,522 ! 1,388 Richards, L. M., Bull's .. .. .. 1,420 818 Richards, M. A., Raynor, Bull's .. .. — 222 Riddiford, D. G., Mokai Station, Taoroa .. 4,438 4,330 Robson, John, Porewa, Marton .. .. 183 178 Rogers, F., Pohonui .. .. .. 2,0?9 1,912 Russell, A. E. (Estate of), Te Kapu, Ohingaiti 9,607 9,435 Russell, J. H., Box 222, Wanganui .. 2,073 I 2,058 Russell, J. H., Taoroa, Taihape .. .. 1,559 j 1,506 Ryder, R. B., Marton .. .. .. 256 265 Schultze Bros., Marton .. .. .. 2,173 2,600 Sehwarz, F. G., Bonny Glen, Marton .. 14 5 Scott, D., Taihape .. .. .. 2,674 2,488 Shackle ton, F., Hunterville .. .. 869 785 Shepherd, H. S., Moawhango, via Taihape 1,804 479 Sherriff, L. A. P., Taoroa, Taihape .. 1,979 1,657 Siddle, Reuben, Mataroa .. .. 1,507 1,604 Siggs, P. R., Taihape .. .. .. — 362 Signal, J. H., Porewa, Marton .. .. 85 47 Simpson, A. G., Glenmorven, Hunterville 1,680 1,615 Simpson, A. G. McK., Hunterville .. 2,048 1,655 Simpson, Douglas, Ongo, Hunterville .. 1,191 1,253 Simpson, Duncan, Hcaton Park, Marton .. 324 1,371 Simpson, Duncan, Heaton Park, Marton .. 1,303 366 Simpson, J., Kaweka Road, Taihape .. — 616 Simpson, J. G., Marton .. 2,163 1,863 Simpson, Joseph, Kaweka Road, Taihape 279 616 Simpson, Mrs. C., Onga Road, Hunterville 56 60 Simpson, Walter, Bonn} T Glen, Marton .. 1,662 2,061 Simpson, W. E., Closeburn, Marton .. 2,386 1,652 Simpson, W. J., Heaton Park, Marton .. 2,685 3,035 Sisson, F., Turakina .. .. .. 560 140 Sisson, Frederick, Turakina .. .. 100 524 Small, D. F., Marton .. .. .. 1,138 i 567 Small, D. F. (Maungahoe Property), Marton — 1,158 Small, Neil, Glenbank, Marton .. .. 310 Nil Smith Bros., Queen Street, Marton .. 4,310 I 4,550

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Banoitikbi County—continued. Smith, P., Marton .. .. .. 378 919 Smith, H. W., Norwood, Marton .. 1,705 1,424 Smith, H. W., Norwood, Marton.. .. — 2,640 Smith, J. W. H., Utiku .. 1,450 1,160 Smith, L. B., Box 54, Taihape .. .. 1,236 1,224 Smith, R. W. (private bag), Ohakune .. 3,166 2,980 Smith, V. (Awatiu), Taoroa, Taihape .. 1,870 1,487 Smith, V. (Lone Hand), Taoroa, Taihape .. 1,520 1,597 Smithfield, T. H., Taoroa Road, Taihape .. 570 556 Snellgrove, A., Flowerdale, Tutaenui, Marton — 72 Soler, P. J., Mount Curl, Marton .. 5,555 5,650 Spooner, S., Raketapauma .. .. 370 314 Stantiall, H. and H., Greatford .. 1,021 1,118 Stent, Charles, jun., Ohingaiti .. .. — 43 Stephenson, John,Mangaonoho .. .. 591 211 Stevens, H., and Co!, Bull's .. .. 12 45 Stevens, K., Fern Flats, Marton .. .. 1,258 1,300 Stewart, Hugh, Tyrone, Marton .. .. 2,036 ' 2,022 Stewart, N. P., Maungaraupi, Marton .. j 1,627 1,821 Still, W., Hunterville .. .. .. 1,005 1,026 Stodart, John, Ngawaka, Taihape .. ( 988 1,019 Stodart, Mrs. Jane, Ngawaka, Taihape .. 648 295 Straehan, William, Mataroa .. .. 1,642 1,749 Stuart, A., Heaton Park, Marton .. 3,185 Nil Stuart, A., Marton .. .. - .. j — 3,885 Studholme, J. F., Hihitahi .. .. j 8,510 8,379 Sutherland, A. N., Okirae, Fordell .. 5,048 4,919 Sutherland, N., Badenooh, Pordell .. 1 4,350 4,350 Swainson, G. E., Box 6, Rata .. .. 247 328 Swainson, G. E., Koraenui, Box 6, Rata .. [ 2,523 2,405 Symes, A. E., Waverley .. .. j 1,696 1,334 Tabor, R. J., Mangaonoho .. .. •—• 10 Taverner, L. M., Greatford .. .. . 80 29 Terry, G. R., Ohutu .. .. .. I 150 101 The Otiwhiti Station Company, Hunterville j 10,820 12,645 Thomasen, James, B., Taoroa Road, Taihape 892 898 Thompson, Alfred, Bonny Glen, Marton .. 1,113 620 Thompson, D., Mangaweka .. .. 492 383 Thorns, A., Marton .. .. .. j 1,522 1,474 Thorns, Edwin, Riverdale, Marton .. I 3,744 3,843 Thorby, C. H„ Bull's .. .. .. 580 462 Thorpe, J. P., Mataroa .. .. .. 710 1,021 Timbs, S. S., Taihape .. .. .. 54 85 Tod, R. J., Pukeroa, Hunterville .. 2,350 2,300 Toms, G. G., Mangaweka .. .. 788 910 Tot man, R. B., Potaka, Utiku .. .. 5,025 4,558 Toulmin, V. F., Kaipahore, Hunterville .. 809 789 Transon, G. M., Ohutu .. .. .. 443 444 Transom, J., Ohutu .. .. .. j 1,015 1,126 Travis, C. H., Kawhatau .. .. | 200 208 Trieker, W. (Estate of), (c/o J. Tricker), Bull' V ] ,007 988 Trotter, R. H., Santoft, Marton .. .. j 7,527 8,630 Tuhe, R. C., Hihitahi .. .. .. 1,842 1,275 Turner, R. W., Marton .. .. .. 1 880 1,057 Twist, H., Marton .. .. .. 923 2,230 Verry, T. H., Cliff Road, Marton.. .. j 560 I 508 Wade, W. E., Turakina.. .. .. 1,002 j 400 Wade, W. E., Tutakina.. .. .. j — j 1,630 Waiteru, Henry, Turakina .. .. 136 18 Wall and Co., Raukura, Taihape .. | 3,521 I 3,541 Wall, Dr., and Anderson, Dr., Parewanui, j 92 j Nil Bull's Ward, F., Mataroa .. .. .. 140 195 Warren, H. P., Upper Tutaenui, Marton .. 20 ! 58 Wasson, A., Heaton Park, Marton .. | 263 950 Watson, Dr. F. J., Bull's .. .. ! 22 25 Way, P. W„ Utiku .. .. ..1,137 828 Webb, J. A., Taihape .. .. .. 151 90 Webb, Joseph, Taihape .. ..I 1,970 2,065 Webb, Joseph, Taihape .. .. 2,308 2,542 Weekes, Owen, Tiriraukawa, Mataroa .. 436 348 Weekes, Owen, Tiriraukawa, Mataroa .. — 306 Weston, D., Vinegar Hill, Hunterville .. 1,472 1,669 Weston, L., Mangaweka .. .. j 1,167 1,266 Weston, L. E., Ohakea, Ohingaiti .. I 1,215 987 Weston, P., Vinegar Hill, Hunterville .. 1,120 1,160 Whale, H., Marton .. .. .. j 785 1,007 Whale, Henry T., Marton .. .. 1,320 2,700 Whale, L. A., and L. E., Marton .. ( 528 616 Wheeler, A. L., Hunterville .. .. j 2,602 2,564 Whenuaroa, J. C., c/o J. Stead, Pukeokahu, | 3,790 3,210 Taihape White, George, Bonny Glen, Marton .. — 620 Whitehead and Welsh, Heaton Park, Marton I 527 459

No. of Sheep on April 30,1 April 30, 1925. 1928. Rangitikei County—continued. Whittington, T. W., Marton .. .. 859 1,108 Whittle, James, " Oruamatua," Moawhango 3,050 3,260 Wicks, Edwin 6., Bull's .. .. 138 437 Wieks, H. N. and P. L., Bull's .. .. 175 40 Wilhelm, H. C. B. (e/o — Cobham), Broad- 120 177 way, Marton Wilkes, Arthur, Mataroa .. .. 232 226 Wilkie, David (Estate of), (c/o R. J. Allen), 1,324 1,270 Taoroa Road, Taihape Wilkie, R., Taihape .. .. .. — 43 Williams, T. W., P.O. Box 7, Mataroa .. 3,836 3,663 Willis, 1). J., Greatford .. .. 501 528 Willis, T. R., Glenlochie, Greatford .. 2,785 2,493 Willis, T. R., Woodendean, Greatford .. 1,047 1,154 Wilson and Co., Otupae Station, Taihape .. 9,232 16,585 Wilson and Co., Pohukura Station, Taihape 9,132 Nil Wilson, 1). W., Parewanui, Bull's .. 1,425 1,019 Wilson, G. H., Bull's .. .. .. 665 517 Wilson, Horace, Marton .. .. 1,811 2,305 Wilson, James, Pukepapa, Marton .. 504 357 Wilson, L. D., Hunterville .. .. 354 338 Wilson, Mrs. Noel, Greenvale, Awapuni, 1,036 897 Palmerston North Wilson, V. S. M., Hunterville .. .. 960 1,062 Wilson, William, Rosemount, Hunterville 641 682 Wilton, A. J., Hunterville .. .. 893 744 Wilton, A. J., Hunterville .. .. 485 664 Wing, A. H„ Marton .. .. .. 732 550 Wing, John, Tadcroft, Marton .. .. j 1,390 1,501 Wing, T., jun., Hunterville .. .. j 1,370 1,317 Withelm, George, Marton .. .. — 2 Witkie, J. C., Ohingaiti .. .. I — 2,063 Woodhill, Samuel, Wangaehu .. .. j 24 Nil Wright, Walter, Pohonui .. .. j — 77 Zohs, A. A., Kaweka Road, Taihape .. j 127 155 Zohs, A. N., Mangaweka .. .. I — 890 Zohs, G. T., Mangaweka .. .. 337 319 Zohs, George, F., Mangaweka .. .. j 854 812 999,777 1014474 OROUA COUNTY (In Manawatu Subdivision). Adsett, W., Colyton .. .. .. 213 122 Agricultural Higli School (c/o Director), 69 114 Feilding Akers, A. W., Broadlands, Linton .. 5,476 5,463 Anderson, A. E., Reid's Lane, Bunnythorpe 72 92 Anderson, J. D., Halcombe .. .. 5 40 Bailey, N. G., Lisson Farm, Taonui .. 1,679 1,967 Bailey, W. A., Stanway, Halcombe .. j 1,314 1,369 Baker, William, Makino .. .. ! 398 368 Barnett, Dr. E. 0., Tokorangi, Halcombe .. —• 1,239 Bell, David, Strathspey, Feilding .. 1,874 1,733 Booth Bros., Feilding .. .. .. 2,552 2,409 Bray, Mrs. Emily, Colyton .. .. 646 508 Brewster, W. H., Rushmere, Feilding .. 953 1,310 Bruce, John (Estate of), Fry's, Cheltenham 340 669 Burrell, Henry, Feilding .. .. 1,139 1,103 Burrell, Hugh, Feilding .. .. 1,594 1,522 Burrell, Hugh, and Son, Feilding .. 2,932 2,867 Bussell, James, Colyton .. .. 954 909 Callingham, A. E. (rural delivery), Stanway 249 209 Callingham, T. R., Stanway, Halcombe .. 216 294 Callingham, T. R., Stanway, Halcombe .. 156 111 Callingham, T. R., Stanway, Halcombe .. 261 342 Callingham, Archibald, Bute Farm, Feilding 1,660 1,500 Christian, Enos, Stanway (rural delivery), 547 56/ Halcombe Christian, W. C., Stanway .. .. 580 630 Clover, H. T., Makino.. .. .. 122 161 Cockburn, Robert, Stanway .. .. 277 256 Coker, Thomas, Colyton .. .. , 525 413 Cornfoo't, H. S., Greenlea, Halcombe .. j 2,050 1,910 Cowdrey, Charles, Halcombe .. .. | 407 505 Craine, W. T. F., Stanway .. 1,064 1,056 Currie, R. J., Fenwick, Ashhurst.. .. 253 309 Currie, Robert, Bunnythorpe .. .. 68 Nil Currie, Robert, Bunnythorpe .. .. 132 178 Currie, W., Ashhurst .. .. .. 368 595 Currrie, W. A., Ashhurst .. .. — 254 Currie, William, Kilmarnock, Ashhurst .. 110 228 Darragh, J. A., Feilding .. .. 1,797 1,525 Dawson, Joshua, Hazelmere, Colyton .. 165 223

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10— H. 238.

No. of Sheep on I April 30, A pril 30, j 1925. 1926. Oroua County—continued. Dermer, A. L-> Feilding.. .. .. 636 604 Duthie, A., Feilding .. .. .. 314 248 Farmer, F. B., Kakariki, Halcombe .. 825 894 Ferguson Bros., Feilding Road, Haleombe 1.117 2,046 Ferguson, J. L., Tokorangi Road, Haleombe 569 588 Fergusson, R., Rose Bank, Haleombe .. 356 194 Fergusson, W., Isla Park (rural delivery), 1,146 1,049 Haleombe Field, W. F., Aokautere .. .. .260 280 Forlong, D. G., Park Hill, Bunnythorpe .. 330 420 Freezing Works (c/o Manager), Feilding .. 344 394 Friedarch, H. R. (c/o J. H. Signal, Marton) — 854 Fry, W. G., Punga Iwi, Feilding .. 1,463 1,504 Gavyan, R., Ridgelands .. .. 219 298 Gibb, W. W., Ashhurst .. .. 353 356 Gorton, Norman, Feilding .. .. 1,367 1,173 Gray, H. M., Colyton .. .. .. 679 771 Gray, William, Colyton .. .. .. 831 807 Green, Alexander (rural delivery), Halcombe 510 381 Green, Patrick, Stanway .. .. 749 731 Green, Thomas, Stanway . . .. 1,268 1,096 Greenhow, W., Bunny thorpe .. .. 1,260 1,310 Gunn, H. J. E., Bunnythorpe .. .. — 532 Hall, R. L. V., Ashhurst .. .. 135 138 Hare, G. C. (private bag), Feilding .. 2,376 2,244 Hare, G. C. (private bag), Wavertree, Feilding 459 642 Hare, J. C., Sandyford, Cheltenham . . 1,946 1,993 Heappy, Jas., Halcombe .. .. — 471 Henaghan, M., Stony Creek, Whakarongo 497 \ 450 Henaghan, P. (Estate of), Kimbolton Road, 208 j 198 Feilding Henson, James, Bunnythorpe .. .. 632 | Nil Henson, M. S. J., Halcombe Road, Feilding 233 243 Henson, Watson, Ashhurst . . .. 242 238 Hills, W. E„ Makino .. .. .. 700 939 Hitchman, George, Feilding .. .. 275 175 Hogg, L. Gordon, Halcombe .. .. 1,229 ! 1,369 Hopkirk, R. H., Ashhurst .. .. 459 j 460 Humphrey, A. R., Greenhill (private bag), 1,593 I 1,418 Feilding Humphrey, W. M., Stanway, Halcombe .. 693 I 798 James Bros., Stanway .. .. .. 474 465 Jefferies, A. Y., Bunnythorpe .. .. 449 j 448 Jefferies Bros., Colyton Farm, Taonui, Feild- 866 870 ing Jefferies Bros., Taonui Farm, Taonui, Feild- 562 532 ing Jefferies, S., Taonui, Feilding .. .. 84 264 Jefferies, Thomas, Stanway, Halcombe .. 301 596 Johnston, C. F., Ridgelands .. .. 3,044 3,135 Keith, W. A., Haleombe .. .. 400 495 Kelsall, Ashton, Ashhurst .. .. 355 I 335 Kerrigan, O., Ashhurst .. .. .. 128 112 Knight, James, Feilding .. .. 1,767 2,143 Kreegher, August, Halcombe .. .. 265 306 Kreegher, O. C., Halcombe .. .. 240 234 Krulf, F., Marama, Kimbolton .. .. 476 474 Laing, J. (private bag), Feilding .. 250 254 Laing, Mrs. B. E., Hiwihanui Farm, Colyton 200 Nil Laing, Mrs. B. E., Manchester Farm (private 170 Nil bag), Feilding Langdon and Son, Colyton .. .. 2,248 2,338 Lassen, A., Ashhurst .. .. .. 620 770 Lassen, Las. (Estate of), Bunnythorpe .. 429 461 Leithbridge, F. C., Arapata, P.O., Feilding.. — 1,433 Linklater, Joseph, Box 219, Palmerston 1,117 1,608 North Managh, C. (Estate of), Halcombe .. 1,008 941 Mann, F. J., Feilding .. .. .. 38 Nil Manson's Estate (c/o Manager), Box 60, 4,044 3,340 Stanway Marshall, R., Grendale, Bunnythorpe .. 204 204 Martin, R. L., Ashhurst (rural delivery) .. 156 213 Maul, F., Ashhurst .. .. .. 501 508 Maxwell, W., Bunnythorpe .. .. 994 890 McDonald, Richard, Ashhurst .. .. 1,765 1,855 McDonell, A. A., Ashhurst .. .. 934 938 McDonell, J., Halcombe .. .. 1,002 1,056 McDonell, P. W., Halcombe .. .. 549 581 McLean, D., Cunningham's .. .. 2,000 Nil McLennan, I. H., Halcombe .. .. — 133 McLennan, W. and D., Rangatawa, Halcombe 483 560

No. of Sheep on April 30, f April 30, 1925. 1926. Oroua County—continved. McLeod, B., Colyton .. .. .. 1,386 1,515 McLeod, W., Colyton .. .. .. 240 146 Meat Company, Manchester Street, Feilding 20 ! 52 Meyrick, A. G., Ridgelands .. .. 1,322 1,324 i Morrison, James P., Tokorangi, Halcombe 221 181 Morrison, Mrs. M. A., Halcombe .. .. — 127 Murphy, John, Colyton .. .. 474 459 Murphy, John, Remnants, Colyton .. 255 256 Nairn, C. E., Halcombe.. .. .. 240 28!) Nairn, J. W., Ridgelands .. .. 320 300 Nicholson, J., Stanway .. .. .. 468 459 O'Connor, P., Leithbridge, Feilding .. 5 Nil Oliver, H. W., Ashhurst .. .. 600 1,059 O'Neil, —, Tokorangi, Halcombe .. 500 708 Osborne, E. W. A., Ashhurst .. .. 318 341 Page, W. and W., Halcombe .. .. 2,112 1,904 Palmer, R., 72 West Street, Feilding .. 875 996 Parker Bros., Aorangi, Feilding .. .. 519 498 Parsons, J. W., Halcombe .. .. 345 394 Paske, Charles, Halcombe .. .. 126 194 Pearce, L. F., Makino .. .. .. 286 366 Pearce, W. G., Colyton .. .. .. 1,203 1,342 Pearson, R., jun. (rural delivery), Halcombe 97 125 Peddie, Mrs. (c/o the Manager), Colyton .. | 1,164 1,213 Peffers, A. L., Halcombe .. .. 386 Nil Petersen, G. A. (rural delivery), Kakariki .. 93 96 Port, R. A. H., Palmerston North .. 499 1,387 Power, W. H., Colyton .. .. .. 504 482 Price, W. (rural delivery), Feilding .. 85 171 Priest, M. A., Waituna West .. .. 681 466 Prior, A. E., Halcombe .. .. .. 53 161 Pryce, Herbert, Kakariki, Halcombe .. 1,465 906 Pryce, Miss K. W., Kakariki, Halcombe .. 162 562 Quayle, William, Feilding .. .. 48 80 Ranson, G. M., Bunnythorpe .. .. 580 684 Rasmussen, Maurice, Colyton .. .. 808 608 Rasmussen, Mrs. M. K., Halcombe .. 197 j 187 Rasmussen, W., The Pines, Makino .. | 407 536 Redmayne, Harold, Halcombe .. .. | 1,599 1,636 Reid, D., Halcombe Road, Feilding .. 522 141 Robinson, Andrew, Aorangi, Feilding .. 150 252 Rosenbeck, F., Ashhurst .. .. 81 Nil Rosser, E. J., Tokorangi, Halcombe .. 236 271 Sandilands, B. N., Feilding .. .. 1,265 527 Sandilands, B. N., Kimbolton Road, Feilding — 386 Searle, J. B., Palm Grove, Ashhurst .. 448 490 Shannon, A. B. and N. TJ., Mahoe (private 2,422 2,263 bag), Feilding Shannon, Trevor, Waituna West.. .. 935 514 Shepherd, S., Colyton .. .. .. 584 531 Sherrard, S., Makino, Feilding .. .. — 650 Short, E. E., Mahua, Feilding .. .. 390 295 Short, Ernest (Estate of), Parorangi .. 2,721 880 Short, Ernest (Estate of), Parorangi, Box 937 2,374 40, Feilding Shortall, James, Westend Farm, Colyton .. 560 603 Shortall, R., Colyton .. .. .. 981 750 Silk and Howarth and Co., Wanganui .. — 461 Smith, T. Alfred, Fairfield, Colyton .. 1,466 1,436 Smith, W. J., Colyton .. .. .. — 441 Smith, W. J., Studleigh, Colyton .. 696 423 Speedy, David H., Whakaronga .. .. — 163 Stern Bros., Raukawa, Ashhurst.. .. 138 86 Stewart, Robert, Bunnythorpe .. .. 559 417 Stewart, W. P., Halcombe .. .. 560 539 Storey, G. C. and L., Ashhurst .. .. 190 120 Sutton, H. H., Tokorangi, Halcombe .. 1,170 Nil Swainson, E. P. C., Kimbolton Road, Feild- 819 1,111 ing Thurston, J. W., Colyton .. .. 190 216 Turnbull, George (private bag), Feilding .. 1,472 1,576 Vennell, F. H., Kimbolton Road, Feilding 76 133 Walker, J., Valley Road, Colyton .. 340 303 Wall, Dr., Halcombe .. .. .. — 286 Waugh, John, Taonui .. .. .. 367 378 Whittaker, Albert, Valley Road, Colyton .. 615 495 Willeans Bros., Colyton.. .. .. 509 598 Williamson, J. C., Ashhurst .. .. 362 333 Younger, D L., Cinder Hill, Feilding .. 2,052 1,696 132,089136,216

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. KAIRANGA COUNTY (In Manawatu Subdivision). Adsett, Albert, Kelvin Grove .. .. 407 360 Akers, A. W., Tepuna, Linton .. .. 3,060 2,955 Ashworth, H., Boundary Road, Palmerston 291 158 North Atkinson, G., jun. .. .. .. — 212 Ballinger, —, Linton .. .. ,. — 561 Batchelor, A. F. and H. D., Linton .. 2,230 2,382 Batehelor, A. F. and H. D., Willowbank, 2,449 2,027 Palmerston North Batchelor, Josiah, Brookleigh, Linton .. 1,358 1,223 Bennett, A. C., Awahuri .. .. 735 639 Bennett, E. A., Awahuri .. .. 705 674 Bennett, J. M., Awahuri .. .. 279 85 Best, Harold E. (rural delivery), Kairanga 980 1,028 Bourke, Laurence, Palmerston North .. 602 546 Bridges, O. C., Kumeroa .. .. 428 492 Brown, G. W., Fitzherbert, Palmerston N. 913 920 Buick, D., Palmerston North .. .. 162 173 Byers, W. E., Whakaronga .. .. 20 54 Callesen, Hans, Longburn .. .. 1,331 1,424 Carter, W. S., Palmerston North .. .. — 149 Cheetham Bros., Kauwhata, Palmerston N. 98 50 Coker, H., Tokomaru .. .. .. 555 567 Collins, E. W., Collinwood, Newbury .. 1,880 2,125 Collins, E. W., Newbury .. .. 255 335 Collis, C. D„ Kairanga .. .. .. '715 616. Collis, D., Kairanga .. .. .. 1,728 1,530 Collis, J., Kairanga .. .. .. 713 1,650 Collis, L. J., Kairanga .. .. • • 143 154 Craw, George, Linton .. .. .. 691 1,804 Crawford Bros., Linton .. .. .. 1,334 1,235 Curran, A. E., Linton .. .... 42 72 Eglinton, Percy, Kairanga .. .. 254 259 Eliott, M. A., Palmerston North .. .. 390 165 Fairbrother, J., Aokautere .. .. -— 440 Fairless, W. S., Ashhurst .. .. 156 164 Field, W. F., Aokautere .. .. 606 460 Forster-Pratt, G. R., Tiritea, Palmerston N. 557 569 Galpin, C. A., Linton .. .. .. 1,600 1,630 Gawith, W. S., Aokautere .. .. 360 Nil Gibbs, A. F., Lockwood, Longburn .. 2,810 2,589 Gillies, H., Rangitikei Line, Palmerston N. 28 28 Gray, A., Kelvm Grove, Palmerston North 208 339 Green Bros., Tiritea, Palmerston North .. 520 365 Green, H. R., Kairanga.. .. .. — 40 Hankin, F. S. M„ 127 Ferguson Street, 170 208 Palmerston North Harrison and Lett, Rangiotu .. .. 564 815 Hart, G., Perrys, Tiritea, Palmerston North 592 712 Hart, George, Te Piringi, Tiritea, Palmerston 608 571 North Haselden, F. M., Tiritea, Palmerston North 840 850 Holden, J., Longburn .. .. .. 3,003 3,078 Honord, A., Tiritea, Palmerston North .. 2,320 2,233 Hopcroft, W. R., Aokautere .. .. 201 221 Hume, W. J. T., Tokomaru .. .. — 557 Irvine, Samuel, Linton .. .. .. 610 742 Jackson, A. J., Limbrick Street, Palmerston 357 816 North Jones, C. Evan, Kauwhata .. .. 470 386 Kearins, J., Kairanga .. .. .. 615 712 Kearins, Mrs. M., Kairanga .. .. 615 439 Keeble, C. T., Avondale, Palmerston North 4,327 3,285 Keeble, C. T., Kairanga Farm, Palmerston N. 3,956 3,230 Keeble, G. C., Box 117, Palmerston North .. 795 816 Kilsby, B. A. F., Tiritea, Palmerston North 1,062 1,070 Kilsby, G. R. B., Tiritea, Palmerston North 862 917 Knight, Mrs. F. M., Newbury Line, Newbury 1,735 1,657 Kyle, James, Aokautere .. .. 64 56 Lancaster, S. R., Palmerston North .. 220 ! Nil Lancaster, S. R., Palmerston North .. — 60 Levin, R. L., Westella, Feilding .. .. 4,463 ; 3,035 Linklater, J., Palmerston North .. .. 1,813 ; 1,260 Lovelock, H. D., Newbury .. .. 84 j 93 Lyons, N., Taikorea .. .. .. — 183 Macauley, S., 27 Te Aweawe Street, Palmers- — 489 ton North Manawatu Meat Company, Palmerston North 685 j 486 McEvedy, A. I., Whitmore Road, Linton .. 1,358 j 1,427 McEwan, H. N., Tiakitahuna .. .. 57 75 MeEwen, A, H., Tiakitahuna .. .. 647 611 McEwen, D. B. (rural delivery), Kairanga.. 502 377

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Kaibanga County—continued. McEwen, T., Longburn .. .. 134 Nil McHarty, Alex. P., Siberia, Ashhurst .. 1,849 1,618 McKenzie, R. A., Box 122, Palmerston X. 155 542 McMahon, J., Marne Street, Palmerston N. 785 631 McRae, Flinders S., Napier Road, Palmers- 308 252 ton North Meager Bros., Tetawa, Kairanga .. .. 569 358 Meager, J. and W., Kairanga .. .. 325 400 Meyrick, A. O., Aokautere .. .. 650 630 Mildon, P. George, Kairanga, Palmerston N. 912 518 Millward Bros., Kairanga .. .. 1,510 1,220 Milner, S., Palmerston North . , .. 76 77 Missen, W. J., Linton .. .. .. 76 45 Mitchell, A. A., Kairanga .. .. 1,920 2,200 Mitchell, J. A., Burnside, Longburn .. 1,260 1,133 Monrad, O., Grey Street, Palmerston North 58 56 Moody Bros., Linton .. .. .. 258 260 Mullins, Samuel J., Park Road, Palmerston 562 687 North Munro, D., Palmerston North .. .. 699 388 Neilsen, N. Peter, Tiakitahuna, Palmerston N. 458 531 Osborne, Mrs. A., Featherston Street, 376 Nil Palmerston North Parsons, S., Kairanga . . .. .. — 1,010 Pearee, W. B. V., Rangiotu .. .. — 2,154 Pearce, W. B. V., Rangiotu .. .. 2,820 Nil Peterson, C. H., Sanson, Feilding .. 52 52 Powell, R. C., Bunnythorpe .. .. 10 9 Radcliffe, H., Fitzherbert West, Palmers- 814 865 ton North Rosenback, F., Ashhurst .. .. 356 403 Rowland Bros., Tiakitahuna .. .. 1,245 691 Russell, J. A., Gillespie's Line, Palmerston N. 177 122 Rutledge, Alexander, Kairanga .. .. 737 1,192 Ryman, C. H., Kairanga .. .. 719 625 Ryman, J. C., Kairanga (rural delivery) .. 179 225 Sanson, James, Kairanga (rural delivery), 782 827 Palmerston North Scanlon Bros., Aorangi Road, Kauwhata .. 250 Nil Schaw, F. J. S., Fitzherbert West, Palmers- 1,123 1,069 ton North Scott and Bendall, Aokautere .. .. 846 1,365 Setter, Frederick, Kelvin Grove, Palmers- 338 415 ton North Sheppard, F. J., Palmerston North .. —- 65 Shere, Mervyn, No. 4 Line, Fitzherbert, 804 790 Palmerston North Shirley, J., Aokautere .. .. .. 100 126 Small, C. J., Kairanga .. .. .. — 322 Smith, Arthur, Ravenswood, Linton .. 400 Nil Smith, B. H., Tiritea, Palmerston North .. 2,047 1,835 Smith, E. L., Aokautere .. .. 481 366 Sutherland, A., Boundary Road, Palmers- 1,245 1,350 ton North Sutherland, A., Box 119, Palmerston North 1,080 1,271 (Te Kura) Tanner, R., Longburn .. .. .. 1,765 1,728 Thomson, B. K., Awahuri, Palmerston N... 1,179 1,190 Thomson, W. A., Awahuri, Palmerston N. 1,125 1,222 Tremain, M. O., Kairanga .. .. 27 Nil Vautier, R., Whakaronga, Palmerston North 16 7 Vos, M. and H., Box 9, Longburn .. 2,142 2,430 Vowell, E. E., Aokautere .. .. 1,194 1,259 Waldegrave, M., Box 297, Palmerston North 739 Nil Waldegrave, H. R. (Estate of), Awapuni, 1,089 891 Palmerston North Wall, L. B., Kairanga .. .. .. 1,393 1,504 Wall, R. S., Newbury, Palmerston North .. 300 954 Waugh, John H., Taonui .. .. 100 93 Whittle, J., Brookland Farm, Kimbolton, — 12 Feilding Williams, Otto W., Aokautere, Palmerston 1,209 Nil North Wingate, John, Longburn .. .. 2,032 3,365 Wolfsbauer, Mathias, Fitzherbert West, 620 600 Palmerston North Woodley, J. A., Aokautere .. .. — 210 Wright, G. F., Box 5, Longburn .. .. 1,033 1,070 Wyber, J., Moerangi Street, Palmerston 310 Nil North 111,006 109,945

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J No. of Sheep on I April SO, April 30, 1925. 1926. tgj J . KIWITEA COUNTY (In Manawatu Subdivision). Adkins, E. H., Hunterville .. .. 1,800 1,901 Aitken, G. C., Kimbolton .. .. 1,903 2,130 Alderson, William, Rewa .. .. 387 438 Algie, W., Kimbolton .. .. .. 859 929 Anderson, C. V., Mangaweka .. .. 992 1,098 Bailey, J. A., Kimbolton .. .. 891 1,030 Bailey, W. A., Kawhatau, Mangaweka .. 1,268 1,525 Bailey, W. L., jun., Mangaweka .. .. 517 420 Banks, Mrs. A., and Son, Kiwitea .. 622 706 Barron, A. V., Cheltenham .. .. — 705 Barron, Mrs., Cunningham's .. .. — 508 Barrow, James, Cheltenham .. .. 712 Nil Barrow, Robert, Cheltenham .. .. 23 43 Bartlett, Charles, Ohingaiti .. . . 210 270 Batchelor, !).. Kimbolton .. .. 315 257 Batehelor, J. W., Poseidon, Waituna West 957 824 Batchelor, J. W., Waituna West .. 397 360 Beard, G. H., Kimbolton .. .. 3,100 3,020 Beard, J. K., Kimbolton .. .. 724 606 Beard, W. J., Kimbolton .. .. 1,343 1,154 Beard, W. J., Kimbolton .. .. 1,154 1,273 Beckett, R. E., Hinau, Ohingaiti .. 5,711 5,263 Beilski, John, Karewarewa, Rangiwahia .. 370 348 Beilski, T. A-, Main South Road, Rangi- 210 370 wahia Billinghurst, W. H., Mangaweka .. 1,125 1,093 Bochnig, Robert, Kimbolton .. .. 122 152 Boneham, Walter, Ohingaiti .. .. 1,929 1,685 Bonnor and Munro, Mangaweka .. .. 1,745 1,625 Boshier, Walter, Rangiwahia .. .. 563 589 Bourke, J., Rangiwahia .. .. 213 259 Brown, A. S., Rewa .. .. .. 2,575 2,662 Brown, Alexander, Bankhead, Kiwitea .. 1,077 1,013 Brown, G. H., Rewa .. .. .. 826 968 Brown, J. A. T., Hunterville .. .. 2,676 2,762 Brown, Peter, Pakihikura, Rewa.. .. 950 972 Bruce, John (Estate of), Riddiford's, Chel- 1,301 1,226 tenham Bruce, John (Estate of), Roxton Hill, Chel- 523 535 tenham Bruce, John (Estate of), The Homestead, 503 490 Cheltenham Bruce, Mrs. Agnes (Bell's Property), Chel- 493 497 tenham Bryce, J. J., Makonui, Pemberton .. 547 381 Bryce, John Joseph, Glencorran, Pemberton 1,642 1,488 Buchanan, D. P., Cunningham's .. 1,087 1,110 Caird, Alexander, Tangiwahia, Mangaweka 634 663 Campbell and Fisher, Cunningham's .. 225 189 Carman, S. J., Waituna West .. .. 469 448 Carr, J. S., Pemberton .. . . .. 16 20 Carruthers, G., Sandon Block, Hunterville 509 447 ; Caselberg, Mrs. Catherine, Bell's Farm, 153 107 Mangaweka Clapham, Walter, Kiwitea .. .. 323 Nil Clapham, W. G. (private bag), Feilding .. — 562 Clare, H. P., Glenmore, Waituna WeBt .. 4,130 4,260 Cole, T. J., Pennar, Sandon Block .. — 300 Cole, T. J., Pevensey, Sandon Block, Hunter- 745 Nil ville Cole, T. J., Sandon Block, Hunterville .. 285 736 Complin, —, Rewa .. .. .. — 933 Conway, M. A., Glenorchy, Cheltenham .. 1,209 1,096 Cooper, Thomas, Mangaweka .. .. 873 860 Cooper, William, Ridge Road .. .. — 170 Cornfoot, Mrs. R. M., Greatford .. .. 2,260 2,438 Corpe, C. E., Cunningham's .. .. 982 722 Corrigan, John, One Tree Farm, TJtiku .. 940 Nil Couper, D. T., Rangiwahia .. .. 310 310 Couper, Mrs. C. J., Rangiwahia .. .. 377 396 Craig, Mrs. Robert (Estate of), Brooklands, 1,053 1,104 Hunterville Craine, T. E., Cheltenham .. .. 859 702 Dalton, H. P., Sandon Block, Hunterville .. 276 206 Davies, R. G., Kimbolton .. .. 2,206 2,316 Davis, D. R., Waituna West .. .. 967 853 Deighton, A. M., Leventhorpe, Mangaweka 291 322 Deighton, M. S., Mangaweka .. .. 965 880 Densham, Mrs. V. A., Ardleigh, Pukeru, 1,860 1,835 Feilding Densliam, Mrs. V. A., Homeleigh (private 63J 632 bag), Pukeru, Feilding Dermer, C. G. C., Waipiko, Cheltenham .. 501 381 Deroles, John, Pemberton .. .. 1,525 1,532

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Kiwitea County—continued. D'Oyly,—, Kimbolton .. .. 1,863 J ,9lii Eames Bros., Cunningham's t . .. 35 35 Eames, W. J., Livingstone, Hunterville .. 40 53 Ellison, George, Hunterville .. .. 186 228 England, C. F. K., The Kestrels, Pakihikura, 1,181 1,216 Hunterville England, F. H., Ridgeway, Hunterville .. 1,832 1,536 England, G., Waituna West .. .. 461 426 Entwistle Bros., Cunningham's .. .. 994 915 Fankhauser, C., Rangiwahia .. .. 59 85 Fox, Felix (Uira and Hillside Properties), 2,091 2,013 Ruahine, Mangaweka Francis, A. P., Hunterville .. 1,691 1,578 French, R. O., Cunningham's .. .. 46 56 Friedarch, F. G. and H. R., Bushy Bank, 817 ; Nil Marton Fulton, F. R., Ohingaiti .. .. 426 556 Gerke, G. J., Kimbolton .. .. 547 471 Gibson, J. T. and W. M., Kiwitea .. 710 331 Gibson, William Beakfield (private bag), 862 818 Feilding Green Bros., Pourangahi, Mangaweka .. 2,239 2,038 Green, J. A. (private bag), Feilding .. 1,125 992 Griee, W. L., Cunningham's .. .. 642 890 Guthrie, J. B., Ruahine, Mangaweka .. 1,003 855 Guthrie, R. H. H., Ruahine .. .. 1,466 1,300 Guylee, J., Ashdene, Waituna West .. 614 j 630 Hair, William, jun., Kimbolton .. .. 30 66 Hamilton, W. J., Mangaweka .. .. 341 312 Hammond, C. F. W., Ohingaiti .. .. 1,280 1,140 Hammond, J. P. C., Ohingaiti .. .. 675 Nil Hancock, Robert, Rangiwahia .. .. 262 246 Hare, J. C., Cheltenham .. .. 1,048 859 Harre, A., Rewa .. .. .. — 118 Harris Bros. (O'Connor's Property), Rangi- 250 295 wahia Harris Bros. (Tehunga Property), Kimbolton 85 406 Haycock, W., Rewa .. .. .. 142 I Nil Haythorne, E. H., Kimbolton .. .. 849 j 965 Hocking, J. D., Kiwitea .. .. 823 j 815 Hodge, H. K., Kimbolton .. .. 622 j 618 Hodge, James, Pemberton .. .. 884 | 850 Holmes, Henry, Bluff Road, Kimbolton .. 916 I 863 Ireland, J. and T., Orangipu .. .. 1,780 i Nil Ireland, J. W., " Ailsa," Ohingaiti .. — [ 610 Ireland, Philip, Rangiwahia .. .. 61 I 244 Ireland, T., Ohingaiti .. .. .. — 917 Jacob, W. F., and Son, Kiwitea .. .. 1,574 j 1,435 Jeffries, T., Stanway .. .. .. •— 255 Jenkins, W. H., Peep-o'-Day, Kimbolton .. 314 ; 316 I Jenkins, W. H., Woodstock, Kimbolton .. 473 464 I Jensen, N. C., Kimbolton .. .. 701 799 Johnston, C. E., Kamano, Cheltenham .. 510 206 Johnston, H. B., Cheltenham .. .. 1,976 1.443 Kember, C. E., Kiwitea .. .. 925 Nil Kevern, M. C., Hunterville .. .. 417 458 Kidd, Alfred, Studely, Kiwitea .. .. 1,102 I 1,073 Kilgour, R. P., Kiwitea.. .. .. 1,606 j 1,350 Kinkead, John, Rangiwahia .. .. 717 | 696 Knox, W., Kimbolton .. .. .. 296 i 130 Kreger, Gustave, Rangiwahia .. ,. 631 643 Larsen, Jens, Cunningham's .. .. 10 [ 10 Law, G. E., McBeths Road, Kiwitea .. — j 1,111 Lawrence, B. 8., Cheltenham .. .. 748 1,030 Lawson, A., Lindora, Kimbolton.. .. 406 342 Leicester, C. H., Tyne Hall, Waituna West 3,346 3,106 Leigh, C., Sandon Block, Hunterville .. 269 189 Lewis, Mrs., Valley Road, Kimbolton .. 35 15 Lodge, 8. H., Kiwitea .. .. .. 601 588 London Bros., Kimbolton .. .. 828 ,922 Lowry, S. J., Ohingaiti .. .. — 998 Lucas, C. E., Pakihikura, Rewa .. .. 455 90 Lutze, H. A., Makonui, Kiwitea .. .. 23 Nil Maher, James, Ohingaiti .. ., 577 573 Malcolm, George, Apiti .. .. .. 1,015 1,177 Marshall, W. S., Rata .. .. .. 5,387 5,159 Martin, A. and L., Rangiwahia .. .. 235 104 Martin, H., Rangiwahia .. .. 977 871 Martin, J. (rural delivery), Kimbolton .. 70 Nit Martin, Murdoch, Rangiwahia .. .. 651 672 Martin, S. J., Table Flat, Apiti .. .. 334 239 Martin, W., Table Flat, Apiti .. .. 333 239 McBeth, Robert, Cawdor, Kimbolton .. 1,017 1,034 McCoard, W. J., Mangaweka .. .. 560 513 McCullough, G. H., Kimbolton .. .. 619 593

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No. of Sheep on April 30, I April 30, 1925. I 1926. Kiwitea County—continued. McDonald and Richardson, Kimbolton , > 3,006 2,434 McDonald, Arthur, Rangiwahia .. .. — 176 McDougal, Alex., Kiwitea .. .. 92 188 McGregor, J. D. (Estate of), Te Ruae, Rangi- 4,048 4,136 wahia Mclntyre, C., Ohingaiti .. .. 1,892 1,794 McKenzie, Charles G., Marua, Kimbolton .. 585 500 McKenzie, Charles G., Silver Stream, Kim- 780 948 bolton McLean, D. H. (private bag), Feilding .. 3,162 Nil McLean, Lachlan (private bag), Feilding .. 10,800 7,704 McLean, Mrs. (private bag), Feilding .. — 86 McNie, G. H., Pourangaki, Mangaweka .. 826 809 Meads Bros., Rata .. .. .. 339 316 Meads, C. B., Pakahikura, Hunterville .. 460 520 Meads, Lionel, Rewa .. .. .. 466 514 Meads, S. A., Rangiwahia .. .. 95 342 Moess, C. F., Rangiwahia .. .. 260 244 Morgan, Alexander, Hillside, Rangiwahia .. 1,837 1,714 Morton, A. C., Paki-iti, Pemberton .. 2,112 2,336 Mowbray, A. G., Sandon Block, Hunterville — 984 Murphy and Cotterill,, Mangaweka .. 860 Nil Nesdale, John Joseph, Kimbolton .. 232 124 Northcott, James, Waituna West .. 1,095 730 Northcott, John, Waituna West .. . . 152 j 280 O'Dwyer, A. W., Karewarewa, Rangiwahia 710 807 Parkes, E., Sandon Block .. .. — 424 Pearce, A". E., Konini, Waituna West .. 1,484 915 Pearson, F. C., Cunningham's .. .. 85 100 Pearson, Frederick (Estate of), Rangiwahia 204 162 (c/o Public Trustee, Taihape) Pearson, Mrs. F., Hollywell, Cunningham's 749 792 Pemberton, E. W. (rural delivery), Kimbolton 1,000 974 Perry, Mrs. M. M., Rhyani, Kiwitea .. 1,537 1,447 Perry, S. G., Puhera (private bag), Feilding 2,858 2,613 Phillips, W. H., Sandon Block, Hunterville 33 80 Phillipson and Smith, Pakihikura, Hunter- 1,423 1,485 ville Phyn, C. G., Mangaweka .. .. 1,978 1,890 Pope, Dr. E. H., Sandon Block, Hunterville 1,830 1,919 Potter, G. L. G., Mangaweka .. .. — 1,470 Pratt, W. T„ Apiti .. .. .. 876 1,265 Prouse, Mrs. A. K. (private bag), Feilding 6 2 Purnell Bros., Marton Block, Apiti .. 265 384 Pu8sell, F., Waituna .. .. .. 2,108 2,152 Richardson, F., Cunningham's .. .. 989 1,039 Richardson, Frederick, Buckland, Cunning- 985 1,161 ham's Richardson, Robert, Kimbolton .. .. 4 207 Riley, H., Kawatau Valley, Mangaweka .. 547 499 Ritchie, Robert, Kimbolton .. .. 530 556 Roache, William, Mangaweka . . .. 760 712 Robinson, P., Mangaweka .. . . 416 400 Rumkin, C. J., Cunningham's .. .. 284 717 Rutherford, P. C., Cunningham's .. 48 Nil Sandilands, A. E., Kiwitea .. .. 617 636 Shannon, A. E. C. (private bag), Feilding .. 965 1,012 Shannon Bros. (Top Farm), Waituna West 1,882 1,532 Shannon Bros., Pickerings, Waituna West 1,271 1,218 Shannon, E. I., Waituna West .. .. 1,730 1,484 Shannon, Ezekiel (Estate of), Waituna West 1,031 1,016 Shannon, Trevor, Waituna West .. 2,441 2,175 Shaw, W. P., Mangaweka .. .. 3,620 3,460 Short and Sons (Limited), P.O. Box 40, 4,116 3,620 Feilding Short and Sons (Limited), Waituna Station, 675 Nil P.O. Box 40, Feilding Short, E. E., Kahiwi, Feilding .. .. 1,680 2,647 Short, N. J., Te Mahora. Waituna West .. 1,801 1,756 Short, N. J., Valhalla, Waituna .. .. 2,010 2,363 Shortall, Mrs. M. M., Kimbolton . . .. 54 25 Small, W. C., Feilding .. .. 504 491 Smith, C., Mangaweka .. .. .. 920 1,015 Smith, J. Mc. (rural delivery), Kimbolton — 2 Smith, R. W. (private bag), Ohakune .. 2,178 2,552 Smith, William Thomas Alexander and 1,135 1,170 Robert, Mangaweka Southee, R. W., The Elms, Kiwitea .. 22 Stack, F. O., Kiwitea .. .. .. 406 413 Stent, Charles, sen., Sandon Block .. 18 10 Stent, Henry, Sandon Block .. .. 400 Nil Stent, Sidney, Rangiwahia, Mangaweka .. 27 27 Stewart, H. K., Kiwitea .. . • 477 444 Stewart, Mrs. G. M., Halcombe .. .. 738 711

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Kiwitea County—continued. Stewart, Thomas, Ohingaiti .. . . 588 827 Stone Bros., Kimbolton .. .. 174 293 Stuart, R. J., Cunningham's .. .. 596 459 Sutton, H., Kimbolton .. .. .. 1,281 1,250 Sweet, Herbert, Mairenui, Mangaweka .. 2,040 1,892 Tappin, F. E., Kiwitea .. .. .. 204 102 Taylor, Mrs. M., Kiwitea .. .. 840 802 Taylor, R., jun. (private bag), Feilding . . 271 203 Thebenhard, —, Kimbolton ., .. 62 40 Thomas, E. H., Rakatuma, Rewa .. 2,077 1,725 Thomasen, J. J., Fairieigh, Rewa .. 533 415 Thomasen, J. J., Kyrewood, Rewa .. 999 1,065 Thompson, H. W., Rangiwahia .. . . 159 247 Thomson Bros., Rewa .. .. .. 2,554 2,059 Thorby, F. G., Ohingaiti .. .. 373 412 Turnbull, I). G. M., Mangaweka .. .. j 1,960 1,912 Vennell, C. G., Rewa .. .. .. 1,313 1,309 Vennell, H„ Rewa .. .. .. 192 124 Viles, Mrs. R. E„ Apiti .. .. 270 270 Viles, W. J., Apiti .. .. .. 260 Nil Viles, W. J., Mairenui, Apiti . . .. 270 170 Watt, G. and J., and Co., Kimbolton .. 1,267 1,741 Watt, George, Kimbolton . . .. 200 178 Watt, J. and G., and Co., Kimbolton .. 2,658 2,551 Watt, Mrs. M. (private bag), Kimbolton .. 1,142 855 Waugh, Thomas, jun., Kimbolton .. 804 1,149 Whitehead, Frank, Cunningham's .. 1,137 797 Williamson, J. J. (private bag), Feilding .. 2,285 2,227 Williamson, S. and J. (private bag), Feilding 2,389 2,210 Wilson, G. Hamish, Edgehill, Bull's .. 2,849 1,536 Wilson, H. C., Kauwatau, Mangaweka .. 2,024 2,722 Wilson, Misses J. D. and A., Potaka, 3,512 3,392 Bull's Wood, Mrs. M. M., Armidale, Pemberton .. 715 509 Wood, T. D., Armidale, Pemberton .. 1,321 2,330 Woodford, W. J., Hunterville .. .. 208 239 Woollams, F. G., Box 19, Rewa .. .. 1,531 1,745 Wright, S., Kimbolton .. .. .. 381 334 Younger, 1). L., Feilding .. .. 927 2,077 Younger, D. L. (private bag), Feilding .. 1,974 952 260,518 251,162 POHANGINACOUNTY (In Manawatu Subdivision). Akers, Edwin, Raumai.. .. .. 1,151 1,138 Alexander, E. and S., Apiti . . .. 349 295 Arbon, F. W., Raumai .. .. .. 1,617 1,790 Bailey, Alfred E., Kiwitea .. .. 972 609 Balmer, J. D., Raumai .. . . .. 178 Nil Bartlett, A. R., Kimbolton .. .. 3,240 2,395 Batchelar, D. and R., Crossby, Utuwai .. 1,705 Nil Batchelar, R. O., Crossley, Utuwai .. — 1,681 Beetham, Harold, Pohangina, Ashhurst .. 2,890 2,894 Beetham, N. T. B. W., Taurata, Colyton .. 971 645 Bennett, H. W., Rimunui, Apiti .. 185 262 Bensemann, J. H., Apiti .. .. 290 305 Billett, George, Colyton .. .. 1,355 1,316 Blixt, Axel, Raumai .. .. .; — 10 Boddy, G. J., Umutoi .. .. .. 326 255 Boddy, M. J. W. and R. J., Umutoi .. 662 662 Body, J., Umutoi, Apiti .. .. 306 356 Brooking, A., Pohangina, Ashhurst (R.D.) 1,448 1,156 Brown, R. W., Glengarnoek, Colyton .. 1,344 1,130 Bruce, Mrs. Agnes (Burns), Cheltenham .. 734 712 Burton, R. F. L., Apiti .. . . 386 Nil Caldwell, P., Awahou, Ashhurst .. .. 346 702 Cawood, A. W., Apiti .. .. .. 520 577 Chamberlain and Bell, Utuwai .. .. 545 658 Close, Thomas, Raumai.. .. .. 327 314 Coombs, W. A., Komako, Raumai (rural de- 3,728 3,787 livery), Ashhurst Cornfoot, J. A., Kiwitea .. .. 874 933 Coup, J. A., Ashhurst .. .. .. 857 833 Cousins, F. B. (Estate of), Strangeways, 795 725 Colyton Cowan, G., Apiti .. .. .. 40 37 Craine, T. E., Waiata, Colytcm .. .. 2,130 1,123 Cummerfield, E. H., Apiti .. .. 326 267 Currie, William, Ashhurst .. .. 718 706 Curtis, P. E. A., Umutoi .. .. 416 487 Dick, A. V. S., Bush View, Umutoi .. 299 310 Duncan, W. M., Apiti .. .. .. 389 | 366

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WEST COAST SHEEP DISTRICT —continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. lsaa. Pohangina County—continued. Edhouse, J. M., Valley Road, Colyton .. 357 356 Edney, W. H., Kimbolton .. — 200 Elliott, H. R., Apiti .. .. .. 366 377 Elliott, T. A., Springfield, Apiti .. .. 590 561 Enright, John, Piripiri, Utuwai .. .. 418 305 Forlong, D. G., " Kamako," Bunnythorpe 1,470 1,630 Foxwood, —, Ashhurst .. .. 2,069 Nil Friedlander, Emil, Raumai .. . , 1,547 1,320 Galvin, J. D., Pobangina .. .. 203 148 Gardner, D. (rural delivery), Ashhurst .. 2,017 1,911 Gay, L. A., Apiti .. .. .. — 124 Gillies, William, Utuwai .. .. 281 287 Gould, J., Apiti .. ,. .. 192 Nil Gould, Len, Apiti .. .. .. — 118 Gould, N., Apiti .. . . .. — 101 Hall, H., Kimbolton Road, Feilding .. 300 296 Hall, Samuel, Apiti .. .. .. 2,270 2,580 Hanaghan, Patrick (Estate of), Kimbolton 612 634 Road, Feilding Handley, 0. H., Konewa, Raumai .. 3,493 3,558 Hanlon, P., Raumai .. . . .. 124 22 Harkness, E. J., Raumai, Ashhurst .. 765 720 Harper Bros., Raumai, Ashhurst.. .. 2,037 1 895 Hart, H., Ridge Road, Pohangina .. 238 247 Hart, S. A. S., Umutoi .. .. .. — 349 Hart, S. A. S., Umutoi .. .. .. 597 318 Haynes, M. T., Umutoi . . .. 360 392 Hayward, C. T., Apiti .. . . .. 204 Nil Hemmings, Sutton James, Umutoi .. 104 83 Higgin, J. W., Kiwitea .. .. .. 982 973 Hockley, E. A., Raumai, Ashhurst .. 215 193 Hogan, David, Table Flat, Apiti .. 271 326 Hogan, W., Table Flat, Apiti .. .. 122 Nil Howell, William, Raumai .. .. 802 792 Innes, K., Whareroa, Raumai .. .. 1,003 1,017 Jensen, P.W. (No. 1 Property), Umutoi . . 285 396 Jensen, Peter W. (No. 2 Property), Umutoi 480 355 Johnston, C. E. (private bag), Feilding .. 2,054 1,830 Johnston, C. F., Awawaru, Kimbolton .. 7,391 8,291 Kearney, James, Table Flat, Apiti .. 95 155 Kerrigan, Patrick, Ashhurst .. .. 336 346 Kilgour, James, Table Flat, Apiti .. 669 576 King, H. L., Umutoi . . 349 Nil Knight, Harold, Sky Farm, Komako, Ash- 1,359 1,432 hurst (R.D.) Krull, Fritz, Mararna, Kimbolton .. 1,312 1,380 Leamy, J., Raumai .. .. .. 250 53 Linklater, Joseph, Box 219, Palmerston N. 2,845 2,842 Littlejohn, A., Utuwai.. .. .. 600 676 Lubbock, A. W., Colyton .. .. 773 381 Lynch, J. J. (Estate of), Colyton .. 844 726 Macdonald, Mrs. Sarah, Raumai .. 2,238 2,165 Mackenzie, J., Umutoi .. .. .. 816 814 Maddison, J. W., Pohangina .. .. 339 388 Malcolm, George, Apiti .. .. 323 430 Martin, D., Table Flat, Apiti .. .. 160 258 McDonald, John, Raumai .. .. 459 459 McEwan, James (Sections 16 and 18, 345 644 Block XVI), Utuwai McEwan, James (Section 15, Block XVI), 365 309 Utuwai McEwan, James (Section 9, Block XVI), 588 340 Utuwai Mclntyre Bros., Box 26, Apiti .. .. 2,113 2,100 McKay, William, Apiti .. .. .. 526 504 MoMurtrie, Andrew, East Lynne, Box 27, 381 426 Apiti Miers, Wilhelm, Kimbolton .. .. 480 j 143 Miller, Edwin, East Lynne, Table Flat,Apiti 200 i 213 Moar, Simon, Pohangina .. .. 1,076 1,000 Montgomery, J. T., Awahoa, Raumai .. 328 290 Murray, J. C., Lawson's, Kimbolton .. 400 200 Murray, J. C., Willows, Kimbolton .. 893 1,124 Neill, Frank G., Colyton .. .. 1,204 } 1,234 Neilson, Charles, Box 45, R.M.D., Ashhurst 535 j 543 Nesdale, Mathew, Umutoi .. .. 279 j 310 Nix, Ed., Apiti .. .. .. -- 206 Norman, B. A., Woodville .. .. 673 j 648 O'Hagan, Isaac, Apiti .. .. .. 1,015 ; 1,018 Osborne, H. L., Norsewood Road, Apiti .. 866 I 1,052 Osborne, Hugh, Apiti .. .. .. 284 j 366 Palmer, A. and S., Raumai .. .. 931 I 992 Palmer, Mrs. Job, Raumai, Ashhurst .. 889 ; 752 Palmbr, Mrs. M. A., Raumai, Ashhurst .. 220 ; 200 Parsons, J., Belmont, Kimbolton .. 2,260 I 2,570

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1026. Pohangina County—continued. Passey, G. H., Pohangina . . .. 123 151 Pettigrew, J. B., jun., Umutoi .. .. 960 1,013 Pettigrew, J. B., Table Flat .. . . 390 375 Port, G., (rural delivery), Ashhurst .. 2,150 1,730 Port, Richard (rural delivery), Ashhurst .. 1,430 1,612 Pratt, W. T„ Apiti .. .. .. 3,049 1,709 Roberts, F. J. (rural delivery), Ashhurst .. 1,650 1,629 Roberts, J. J., Raumai .. .. 573 539 Roberts, M. S., Raumai .. .. 308 328 Roberts, R. S., Piripiri, Raumai .. . . 143 118 Roberts, W. E., Utuwai . . . . 153 52 Romley, Mrs. M. J., Valeprook (rural de- 428 397 livery), Ashhurst Roulston, T., Colyton .. .. .. 629 647 Russell, William, Umutoi, Apiti .. .. 270 317 Rutherford, H. V., Komako, Ashhurst . . 1,834 2,122 Rutherford, Waltar, Kiwitea .. .. 764 805 Schmidt, R., jun., Kimbolton .. .. 98 79 Schmidt, Reinholdt (Estate of), c/o R. 358 347 Schmidt, Apiti Searle, Charles, Ashhurst (rural delivery), 690 631 via Utuwai Searle, Thomas, Raumai (rural delivery), 674 710 Ashhurst Sinclair, Thomas, Pohangina .. .. 326 492 Sixtus and Sons, Umutoi .. .. 529 601 Sixtus, B. E., Umutoi .. .. ,. 75 90 Smart, H., Raumai .. .. .. 2,368 2,478 Smith, G., Coal Creek, Kimbolton .. 3,426 3,330 Smith, Mrs. F. L., Colyton . . .. 604 615 Smith, T. A., Moorlands, Colyton .. 1,257 1,092 Smout, G. T., Apiti .. . . .. 293 341 Spellman, J. C., and 1)., Raumai.. .. 1,713 1,803 Spelman, T. J. and E. C., Awa Tiro, Raumai, 17 103 Ashhurst Stevens, J. H., Pohangina, Ashhurst .. 1,013 843 Stewart, Henry, Colyton .. .. 2,171 1,768 Stewart, J. R., Apiti .. .. .. 371 388 Stewart, R. V., Apiti .. . . . . 345 580 Stewart, W. M., Colyton .. .. 2,032 2,126 Strahan Bros., Apiti .. .. .. 645 Nil Strahan, S. J. and II. R., Apiti .. .. 3,770 4,672 Stuart and Compliso (rural delivery), Ash- 769 Nil hurst Stuart, Jas., (rural delivery), Ashhurst .. — 814 Viles, W. F., Colyton .. .. .. 1,526 1,430 Viles, W. J. Elliott's Apiti .. .. 893 924 Viles, W. J., Apiti .. .. .. 72 539 Viles, W. J., Apiti .... .. .. — 253 Watson, W. H., Apiti .. .. .. 285 255 Waugh, Thomas, jun., Kimbolton .. 964 612 White, C. D., Komako, Ashhurst .. 1,600 1,500 Whitehead, Herbert, Raumai .. .. 459 100 Whitehead, H. W. (rural delivery), Ashhurst — 469 Whitehead, Mrs. M. E. (rural delivery), Ash- 656 630 hurst Williams, W., Craines, Kiwitea .. .. — 1,135 Williams, William, Tarata, Kiwitea .. 607 603 Wingate Bros, (rural delivery), Ashhurst .. 2,090 2,070 Wycherley, A., Ashhurst .. .. 82 130 Wycherley, C., Ashhurst .. .. 326 320 145,214 140,823 MANAWATU COUNTY (In Manawatu Subdivision). A'Court, Mrs. I., Sanson .. .. 808 ] ,066 Amon, William, Glen Oroua .. .. 380 360 Anderson, Roy, Ohakea .. .. 36 42 Bailey, F. O., Ohakea .. .. .. 377 654 Bailey, J. A., Ohakea .. .. .. 2,024 1,920 Barber, Henry (Estate of), Himatangi .. 4,097 4,127 Barber, James (Estate of), Foxton .. 1,852 1,105 Barber, W. E., Foxton .. .. .. 70 25 Bishop, A. and W., Sanson ... .. 520 40 Boswell, Ralph, Glen Oroua .. .. 148 234 Boyden, J., Pines Farm, Himatangi .. — 731 Boyden, Zaeariah, Himatangi .. .. 617 Nil Bradley, J. B. (private bag), Feilding .. 1,663 1,292 Brookie, William, Sanson .. .. 1,131 937 Buchanan, R. H., Sandon Road, Feilding 539 737 Burgess, F. C., Rongotea .. .. 49 40 Burne, W., Rongotea .. .. .. 1,262 980

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WEST COAST SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Manawatu County—continued. Cameron, J., Sanson .. .. .. 161 210 Clavev, Clement, Rongotea .. .. 875 733 Collins, Arthur, Awahuri .. .. 1,010 820 Cornfoot, James, Greatford .. .. 233 475 Craig, Roy, Taikorea .. .. 1,050 1,400 Davis, W., Rongotea .. .. .. 568 1,059 Dawbin, William, Awahuri .. .. 419 468 Dear, Edgar, t Rongotea .. ... 590 456 Doughty, J. D., Rongotea .. . . 4 Nil Easton, A. S., Foxton .. .. .. 1,900 1,740 Easton, F. S., Foxton .. .. .. 2,260 2,000 Eglinton, A. E., Spring Grove, Sanson .. 476 620 Ellerm, L. C., Sanson .. .. .. 128. 128 Fagan, H. J., Willowdene, Sanson .. 722 1,186 Fay, William, Kimbolton .. .. 752 168 Field, H., Rongotea .. .. .. 358 340 Field, W., Halcombe .. .. .. 48 19 Forlong, D. G., Bunnythorpe .. .. 330 Nil Foster, S., Craven House, Rongotea .. 88 20 Fraser, D. (Estate of), (c/o T. Gorringe,) 1,664 1,819 Levin Frecklington, E. F., Ohakea .. .. 540 428 Gloyn, John, and Sons, Rongotea .. 633 374 Goldfinch, A., Colyton .. .. .. 840 1,100 Gould, S-, Rongotea .. .. . — 330 Grace, Frank, Sanson .. .. .. 507 510 Green, H. G., Box 20, Bull's .. .. — 352 Griffiths, Arthur, Taikorea, Glen Oroua .. 23 24 Gust, A. G., Rongotea .. .. .. 340 300 Hammond, W. S. (private bag), Feilding .. 1,670 1,421 Harris, James, Sanson .. .. .. 14 50 Harris, Job, Sanson .. .. .. 3,039 3,409 Harris, N. v., Ohakea .. .. .. 1,072 1,404 Harrison, Frank, Kimbolton Road, Feilding 1,250 1,272 Henderson, D., Sanson .. .. .. 1,227 Nil Henson, John (Estate of), (e/o Henson Bros.), 2,850 2,790 (private bag), Feilding Henson, Mrs. C. T. R., Sanson .. .. 352 382 Hunt, H. H., Rongotea.. .. .. 222 15 Hunt, L. J., Rongotea .. .. .. 324 196 Ingram. S. W., Bull's .. .. .. 555 648 Ingram, S. W., Bull's .. .. .. 136 139 Johnston, D. E., Taikorea, Glen Oroua .. 8 Nil Kilgour, J. P. (Estate of), Sanson .. 300 Nil Kingdon, G. H., Bull's .. .. .. 185 160 Lawrence Bros., Sanson .. .. 855 1,261 Leen, T., Rongotea .. .. .. — 818 Legg, J., Bainesse .. .. .. — 100 Lowery, Thomas, Feilding .. .. 207 222 Lumsden, W. A., Sanson .. .. 310 203 Mair Bros., Lee's Line, Feilding .. .. 2,410 2,950 Manson, T. S., Fairfield, Awahuri .. 146 Nil Masters, C. A., Lee's Line, Feilding .. 737 1,131 Masters, H. R., Ohakea.. .. .. 1,460 1,492 Matthews, Albert (private bag), Feilding .. 141 230 Matthews, G. H., Awahuri .. .. 137 174 Matthews, John Awahuri .. .. 326 Nil Matthews, L. J., Sanson .. .. 245 210 McKellan, H. W., Lee's Line, Feilding .. — 261 McKelvie, James, Rongotea .. .. 8,827 8,873 McKenzie, Miss M. P., Sanson .. .. 865 337 Milne, A. L., Glen Oroua .. .. 36 20 Nairn, James, Sandon Road, Feilding .. 120 182 Natzke, Albert, Ohakea .. .. 500 436 Nolan, J. F., Rongotea .. .. — 373 Nutt, W. J., Kopane .. .. .. — 145 O'Donnell, T., Awahuri .. .. — 174 O'Driseoll, D., Rongotea .. .. —- 427 Osborne, W., Glen Oroua .. .. 486 829 Parker, A. E., Rongotea .. .. 75 Nil Pearce Bros., Sanson .. .. .. 1,854 2,188 Pearson, R. R., Kaimatarau, Rongotoa .. — 289 Pedersen, A., Ohakea .. . . — 50 Penny, A. E. (Estate of), Sanson .. j 813 819 Penny, W. S., Sanson .. .. .. 865 J ,577 Perret, R. and J. H., Sanson .. .. 2,026 1,899 Perry, W. H., Feilding . v .. .. 2,285 2,385 Peterson, C. H., Feilding .. .. ; 233 175 Port, H. E., Lee's Line, Feilding .. 250 614 Port, W. D., Halcombe Road, Feilding .. 1,480 1,016 Print, R., and Sons, Willow Glen, Taikorea 40 150 Purcell, Dennis, Foxton .. .. 437 441 Read, W. F., Sanson .. .. .. 905 183 Reid, D. W., Feilding .. .. .. 651 3,409 Robinson, C. E., Claremont, Foxton .. 1,308 1,480

No.' of Sheep on , April SO, April 30, 1925. 1926. Manawatlt County —continued. Robinson, F., Beach Road, Foxton .. ! 1,594 1,578 Robinson, J. H. (Estate of), Foxton .. 1,878 ] ,884 Robinson, J. W., Te Moana, Foxton .. 1,084 1,096 Robinson, 0. R., Kariri, Foxton .. 1,756 1,670 Rowe Bros., Makawhai, Rongotea .. 47 41 Rowe, C. M., Rongotea .. .. — 50 Rowe, E. N., Rongotea .. .. 19 Nil Sanson, J., Glen Oroua .. . . 114 Nil Sanson, A. J., Glen Oroua .. .. — 162 Saunders, E. R., Newbury Line, Feilding, 284 226 R.M.D. Saunders, Thomas, Glen Oroua .. .. 2,740 1,855 Saxton, F. C. (private bag), Palmerston N. 162 5 Scott, J. W. C., Oroua Downs .. .. 535 516 Scott, Mrs. M. C. (private bag), Feilding .. 26 15 Simonsen, L., Rongotea .. .. — 159 Simpson, A. J., Bull's .. .. .. 821 801 Simpson, John, Lee's Line, Feilding .. 12 405 Stern, Chris., Rongotea .. .. 674 j 664 Stewart Bros., " Hazeldean," Sanson .. 840 j 800 Telford, W. J., Sanson .. .. .. 1,308 j 656 Thompson, W. J., Rongotea .. .. 321 292 Vautier, R., Box 48, Palmerston North .. — 7 Vile, A. C., Bull's .. .. .. 337 421 . Vile, 0. E., Pukenui, Bull's .. ... 1,562 1,218 Wall, Dr., Halcombe .. .. .. 286 Nil Watts, J. W., Lee's Line, Feilding .. 199 240 Weightman, W. E., Awahuri .. .. 393 326 Whisker, David, Gray Street, Feilding .. 355 362 Williams, T. H., Sanson .. .. 482 1,039 Wilson, Robert Adam, Moutere, Parewanui, 233 400 Bull's Wilson, Sir J. G., Ngaio, Bull's .. .. g, 014 6,456 Wightman, John, Bull's .. .. 428 425 Woodruffe, T. R. and E., Awahuri .. 656 643 . Young, John, Mount Stewart, Awahuri .. 1,020 1,200 Young, Miss Ann, Lee's Line, Feilding .. 303 419 Young, Miss Margaret, Awahuri .. .. 233 300 Young, W. J., Mount Stewart, Awahuri .. 254 406 105,296 107,515 HOROWHENUA COUNTY (In Manawatu Subdivision). Adkin, Clifford, Queen Street, Levin . 380 412 Adkin, G. L., Levin .. .. .. 461 529 Adkin, W. G., Levin .. .. .. 744 ' 829 Agriculture Department, Central Develop- 1,463 1,278 ment Farm, Weraroa, Levin Alters, Hugh, Duke Street, Palmerston North 3,939 4,334 Barber Bros., Shannon .. . . .. 678 : 437 Barber, W. E., Foxton .. .. .. 886 1,026 Berkam, J. M., Kilbirnie, Wellington .. rsv..- 73 Best and Park, Levin .. .. . . 3,211 3,676 Best, W. and L., Logie, Shannon . . ;1,321 1,633 Bevan, Robert, sen., Manakau .... .. 87 93 Bird, Albert, Manakau .. .. .. 606 713 Bird, F., Hautere Cross .. .. 100 Nil BlackbUrne, N. C., Te Horo ,.. .. 1,262 1,395 Blair, R. F., Box 6, Otaki Railway .. 1,917 . 2,109 Blair, W. J., Te HorO .. .. .. 1,010 Blake, W. J., Te Horo .. .. .. — - 407 Blenkhorn, O., Levin .. .. .. . 209 580 Booth, R. W., Waimanu, Otaki ... ;. .. 912 940 Bothamley and Baker, Gear's, Te HOro .. 2,679 216 Boys' Training Farm, Weraroa .. .. 173 i 148 Brown, A. A., Waikanae .. .. 825 1,210 Brown, H., Makerua, Shannon .. .. 100 Nil Bryant, A., Manakau .. .. .. 1,214 1,312 Bryant, Frederick, Te Maire, Shannon .. 1,164 1,418 Bryant, H. G., Manakau .. .. 1,213 1,111 Bulliman Bros., Waikanae .. .. 516 539 Burne, A. J., Levin .. .. .. 588 Nil Burnell, F. E., Manakau .. .. 355 Nil Burns, G. H., Ihakara, Levin .. .. 53 50 Christensen, T., Makerua, Shannon .. — 30 Clark, D. G., Waihoanga, Hautere Cross .. 504 260 Colquheon, A. (T. A. Burling, Manager), Ohau 1,313 1,954 Commissioner of Crown Lands (per K. D. 1,438 1,859 Jones), Wellington Corrigan Bros., Heatherlea, Waihoanga .. 277 | 217 Cottle, C. H., Levin .. .. .. 532 | 625 Cottle, R. C., Manakau .. .. 156 j 186 Daroux, L., Manakau .. .. .. 904 ' 615

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WEST COAST SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1920. Horowhenua County—continued. D'Ath, M. C., Olympus, Manakau .. 966 966 D'Ath, (). J. G.. Otaki .. .. .. 474 407 D'Ath, R. M., Otaki .. 1,766 1,828 Da vies, John, Ohau .. .. .. 404 445 Davis, F., Levin .. .. .. 643 582 Denton, Herbert, Denaby, Queen Street, 718 787 Levin Drake, Arthur (Estate of), Waikawa, Mana- 3,575 2,690 kau Dunn, Joseph, Levin .. .. .. ! 16 Nil Duthie, Alfred (Ohau Property), Ohau . . — 811 Easton, F. S., Foxton .. .. 1,400 520 Easton, Hugh C., Buckley West, Shannon 731 132 Ellis, B. L., Te Mania, Te Horo .. .. 192 189 Emmett Bros., Rivers mere, Otaki Railway 836 193 Everton, B., Oturoa Settlement, Levin .. — 45 Falloon, W., Weraroa .. .. .. j — 418 Fanning, Frank, Manakau .. .. 505 463 Field, Mrs. Isabel, Waikanae . . .. 1,295 1,675 Fraser, Tatton, Waikanae .. .. 978 910 Gimblett, A. J., and Son, Levin .. .. 1,000 1,051 Goodwin, J. P., Shannon .. .. 597 607 Grace Bros., Levin .. .. .. j 2,429 2,121 Hair, D., Gladstone Road, Levin . . 153 383 Hannan, Daniel (Estate of), Levin . . ! 3,015 3,660 Hannan, D. K., Manakau .. .. 1 510 348 Harris, W. C., Tuhimiro, Shannon .. ; 595 715 Hemikupa Hawea, Otaki .. . . j 309 350 Higgins, W., Waikanae .. .. — 650 Hill, J. M., Beach Road, Weraroa .. \ — 480 Hillas, T. B., Ringawhati, Otaki Railway . . j 1,278 1,285 Holmes, C. C., Manakau . . 1,900 2,001 Honore, J., Gladstone Road, Levin .. \ 452 600 Hooper Bros., Reikiorangi .. . . 638 776 Hooper, R., Waikanae .. .. .. j 284 470 Horne, J., Ihakara . . .. .. 204 337 Inge, P. W. (Estate of), Manakau .. 768 Nil Jackson, W., Linton .. .. .. 789 j 796 Jamieson, Arthur, Tokomaru . . . . 103 83 Jepson Bros., Waihoanga .. . . 617 450 Johnson, C. H., Shannon .. .. j 266 296 Jones, H. D., Box 9, Waikanae .. . . ! — 1,858 Judd, H. R., Waihoanga .. . . 63 324 Kelly, W. R., Tokomaru . . . . 342 466 Kidd, E. H., Levin .. .. . . 230 266 Kilsby Bros., Koputaroa .. .. 2.838 3,505 Kilsby, George (Estate of), Koputaroa .. 740 Nil Kilsby, W. E., Koputaroa . . . . 103 426 Kirkcaldie, Norman (Estate of), Ohau .. 2,134 2,411 Knight Bros., Shannon .. . . 88 330 Laing, Alexander, Levin .. . . 202 310 Lange, R. M., Shannon .. .. 822 924 Law Bros., Shannon .. .. .. I 1,790 1,736 Lethbridge, G. M., Hautere Cross .. 1,314 1,792 Little and Howe, Box 26, Manakau . . 121 Nil Lock, Robert, Levin .. .. . . 265 259 Lumsden, H. A., Te Horo .. .. 815 1,767 Mabin, Mrs. A. E., Tokomaru .. .. I 1,196 1,724 McDonald, Leslie, Heatherlea, Levin . . ! 1,036 1,030 McLean Bros., Levin .. .. .. 815 Nil Miekell, David, Te Horo .. . . 19 32 Milne, J. M., Levin .. .. . . ! — 150 Mitchell, Gordon G., Shannon .. . . 48 111 Mitchell, J. Allan, Ihakara (rural delivery), 500 600 Levin Mitchell, K., Shannon .. .. . . 574 652 Monk Bros., Reikiorangi .. .. 1,097 1,115 Morrah, L., Otaki Railway .. .. — 624 Moynihan, M. (Estate of), Shannon .. 77 62 Mullins, Samuel J., Park Road, Palmerston N. 1,440 1,474 Mungavin, J. H., Ohau .. .. — 57 Nash, J. L., Linton .. .. .. 372 Nil Newnam, E., Dunsanane, Marton .. 2,081 1,879 Newman, F. F., Koputaroa .. . . 1,010 1,026 Newton, J., Shannon .. .. .. 103 200 Nicholson and Ryder, Levin .. .. 1,070 959 Nicholson, Eruera, Weraroa .. .. 333 334 O'Rocke, T., Otaki .. .. .. 1,020 750 Perry, P. L., Levin .. .. . . 413 970 Peterson, Edward, Ohau .. .. — 734 Poole, Mrs. M., Levin .. .. .. — 13 Prouse, Mrs. J., (Estate of), Levin .. — I 220 Prouse, Mrs. R., Weraroa .. .. 490 567 Rasmussen, John, Reikiorangi .. .. 122 159 Read, S. B., Levin ., ,, ., — 150

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Horowhentja County—continued. Reid Bros., Levin .. .. .. 917 750 Reid, Duncan, Shannon .. .. 88 Nil Richards, Charles, Manakau .. 121 254 Richards, James M., Ihakara (rural delivery), 247 Nil Levin Richardson, James, Shannon .. .. — 93 Rolston, R. A., Bluegums, Box 5, Ohau .. 630 584 Rowland Bros., Ohau .. .. .. 775 614 Rusling, F., Waihoanga .. .. — 374 Ryder, E. M., Levin .. .. .. 700 514 Ryder, F. J., Otaki Railway .. .. 290 Nil Ryder, T. M. J., Tokomaru .. .. 1,844 1,854 Ryder, Walter, Levin .. .. .. 454 508 Saint, E. H., Box 2, Ohau .. . . 255 322 Schwass, John, Boyd's, Tokomaru .. 790 801 Seifert, A. and L., Palmerston North .. 2,290 3,274 Short, G., (Heatherloa), Levin . . .. j 52 Nil Simcox, F. S., Otaki Railway .. .. 1,501 1,250 Simcox, P., Manakau .. .. .. 1,478 1,242 Simcox, W. M., Forest Lakes, Otaki .. 1,939 1,632 Skerman and Homan, Ohau .. .. 464 613 Skerman and Podevin, Otaki Railway .. 1,525 Nil Slack, B. H., Otaki Railway .. .. 380 742 Smith, J. H. (c/o H. Kemp, Manager), Levin 847 677 Smith, Mortimer, Shannon .. .. 173 Nil Sorenson, H., Levin .. .. .. 65 159 Speirs, R. A., Foxtori .. .. .. j — 660 Staples Bros., Manakau.. .. .. j 588 624 Stevens, H. W., Hautere Cross .. .. 433 528 Stratton, John, Weraroa . . .. i 249 60 Sutton, A., Otaki .. .. .. j — 192 Swainson, H. G. E., Manakau .. .. 1,166 1,214 Taare, Winiata, Weraroa .. .. 369 334 Taylor, A. H. N., Te Horo .. .. j — 50 Taylor, R. W., Shannon .. .. | 357 415 Thorne, A., Foxton Road, Levin .. : 351 273 Tokomaru Flax-mill Company (Limited), 861 1,408 Tokomaru Turton, R. W., Ihakara .. .. , 989 1,153 Varnham and Sons, Levin .. .. , 261 346 Virrity, S. M., Levin .. .. .. I — 187 Wan Len, Te Koro .. .. .. j — 1,694 West, J., Egginton, Levin .. .. 134 144 Whyte, A. J., Tokomaru .. .. 626 675 j Whyte, J. R., Tokomaru .. • • j 212 | Wilkinson, J. S., Shannon .. .. : 602 607 Williams, H. E., Kahinu, Tokomaru .. 2,312 2,574 Wilson, F. W., Waikanae . . .. 802 906 Wilton, E., Tokomaru .. .. .. 30 28 Windley, T. H., Te Horo .. .. 190 95 Wright, F. R., Levin .. .. .. j 850 210 117,511 126,586 HUTT COUNTY (In Wellington Subdivision). Abbott, C. J. and ()., Pahautanui .. 1,102 1,225 Abbott, H. J., Pahautanui .. .. j 532 610 Abbott, N. and R.. Pahautanui .. .. j 6,175 6,176 Agriculture Department, Veterinary Labora- j 129 95 tory, Wall ace ville Alexander, A. J. Wallaceville .. .. 355 355 Andrews, —, Holly Farm, Wainui-o-mata .. 78 40 Aplin and Caverhill, Silverstream .. 21 j 180 Apperley, L. P., Wainui-o-mata .. .. 25 6 Baigent Bros., Lower Hutt .. .. 30 Nil Barclay, J., Pahautanui .. .. 3,100 3,110 Barker, B. A., Wallaceville .. .. 710 j 657 Benge Bros., Upper Hutt .. .. 254 320 Benge, H., Upper Hutt .. .. .. 130 160 Bradey, Charles (Duck Creek), Pahautanui 774 713 Bradey, Charles (Belmont Farm), Pahautanui 1 ,063 1,009 Bradey, Edward (Duck Creek), Pahautanui 906 808 Bradey, Edward (Sunny Bay), Pahautanui 714 S12 Bradey, Frederick, Bay View, Paremata .. 951 865 Bradey, William, Paremata .. .. 1,601 1,600 Brown, Mrs. M. A., Long Point, Paremata 95 102 Buchanan and Ellingham, Hay ward's .. 1,622 1,520 Buchanan, H. D., Kaiwarehou, Waikanae.. 988 1,103 Burdan, C. O., Wainui-o-mata .. .. 1,067 992 Burdan, G. G., Eastbourne .. 1,761 1,694 Burdan, J. W., Wainui-o-mata .. 1,402 1,326 Burdan, M. J., Wainui-o-mata .. .. 1,561 1,348 Burrell, Thomas W., Wallaceville ,, 900 920

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WEST COAST SHEEP DISTRICT —continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Hutt County—continued. Cairns, D., Lower Hutt .. .. 181 182 Carter, Henry, Pahautanui .. .. 700 711 Cederholm, W. T., Akatarawa .. .. 469 527 Clifton, A. H., and Co., Reikiorangi .. 1,194 1,241 Connell, S., Wainui-o-mata .. .. 198 Nil Cook, A., Pahautanui .. .. .. 253 170 Cook, H., Pahautanui .. .. .. 175 Nil Cook, J. H., Judgeford, Pahautanui .. 810 735 Cordukes, Frederick, Paraparaumu .. 391 516 Cottle, G. H., Upper Hutt .. .. 399 307 Cottle, W. A., Belmont Farm Park Avenue, 1,575 1,770 Lower Hutt Cromb, J. H. D., Paraparaumu .. .. 1,332 1,488 Cromb, W., Paraparaumu .. .. 1,475 1,420 Currin, R. W., Pahautanui .. .. — 88 Davies, William, Paraparaumu .. . . 613 703 Dick, ffm. T., Ashfield, Wainui-o-ma ta .. 336 j 313 Dickerson, E., Pahautanui .. .. 2,353 ! 2,424 Disley, O., Wainui-o-mata .. .. 163 j 184 Draper, E., Akatarawa, Pahautanui .. 205 Nil Draper, E., Hayward's, Pahautanui .. 660 762 Evans, L. A., Paekakariki .. .. 759 711 Faulke, Dr. H. C., Wainui-o-mata .. 280 221 Field, Mrs. Isabel J. (c/o C. Smaile, Manager), 1,924 1,893 Waikanae Fletcher, James, Horokiwi Road, Petone .. 38 420 Flighty, Alfred, Pahautanui .. .. 1,045 1,065 Galloway, George, Pahautanui .. .. 103 101 Galloway, George Henry, Pahautanui .. 268 266 Galloway, Henry, Judgeford, Pahautanui .. 900 700 Galloway, J. M., Pahautanui .. .. 254 101 Gear Meat Company, Wellington .. 1,361 723 George, W. H. (A. J. Ashworth, Manager), 547 613 Hayward's Gorrie, Alexander T., Wallaceville, Upper 515 530 Hutt Gorrie, James, Upper Hutt .. .. 820 718 Gorrie, W. E. and G., Upper Hutt .. *221 315 Gorrie, William, Mangaroa .. .. 407 463 Grace Bros., The Hermitage, Wainui-o-mata 1,504 1,684 Grant, J., Akatarawa .. . . .. 163 149 Gray, James, Plimmerton .. .. 2,933 2,825 Gray, Mrs. E. L., Pukerua .. .. 1,771 1,373 Gripp, A. W. H., Plimmerton .. .. — 130 Hadfield, G. H., Lindale, Paraparaumu .. 2,588 2,659 Harris, David, Pahautanui .. .. 298 284 Harris, William, Pahautanui .. .. 900 800 Heathcote, G., Wainui-o-mata .. .. 55 79 Heggie, J. C., Lower Hutt .. .. 698 380 Higginson, C. C., Waikanae .. .. 1,930 1,868 Higginson, M. W., Waikanae .. .. 1,418 1,289 Hogue and Heath, Wainui-o-mata .. 100 270 Hooper, Robert, Upper Hutt .. .. 106 98 Hull, G. B., Heretaunga .. .. 36 62 Iggulden, G. H., Pahautanui .. .. 700 600 Johnson, J., Akatarawa .. .. 104 158 Kebbel, E. M., Pahautanui .. .. 516 541 Kilminster, Walter, Belmont Farm, Park 850 1,335 Avenue, Lower Hutt Leighton, H. E., 182 Featherston Street, 137 142 Wellington Lynch, M. J. (Estate of), Paraparaumu .. 934 946 Lynch, O. P., Paekakariki .. * .. 1,392 1,734 Mackay, A. I., Rauraroa, Paekakariki .. 1,625 1,274 Maclean, M. and R. (Te Roto and Uruhui 224 224 Properties), Paraparaumu McCurdy, Donald (c/o A. J. MeCurdy), 139 203 Upper Hutt Mexted, J. W., Pahautanui .. .. 2,035 2,125 Miet, P., 125 Vivian Street, Wellington .. 381 931 Mitchell, G. (o/o Munt, Cottrell and Co., Wei- — 400 lington Mulhern, John, Box 14, Upper Hutt .. 800 865 Mulhern, Roderick, Pukerua .. .. 1,220 1,706 Murphy, J. P., Pahautanui .. .. 700 700 Nation, —, Udimore, Akatarawa .. 1,368 1,135 Neilsen, A. J., Reikiorangi .. .. 149 145 Nieol, William, Camp Hill, Pahautanui .. 2,330 2,390 Odlin, John, and Co. (Alex. Smith, Manager), 1,462 1,447 Reikiorangi O'Riley, William, Whiteman's Valley, Upper 52 54 Hutt Pearce, G. J., The Streamlets, Pahautanui.. 1,757 1,788 Phillips, L. J. and G. S., Kaitoke .. 153 446

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1920. Hutt County—continued. Pomare and Gray (c/o Charles Gray), (Plim- 834 756 merton Property), Pukerua Bay Port, R. J., P.O. Box 6, Waikanae .. j 255 295 Poulson, Carl J., Akatarawa, Upper Hutt | 167 137 Price, Thomas, and Co. (Limited), Upper Hutt I 523 617 Quarantine Station (Department of Agri- 57 54 culture), Somes Island Quinn, E., Upper Hutt .. .. 42 Nil Reith, A. and R., Pahautanui .. .. 1,650 1,596 Riddiford, Eric, Orongorongo, Lower Hutt 6,731 7,390 Russell, Edward, Whiteman's Valley, Upper 283 214 Hutt Russell, H., Upper Hutt .. .. 810 1,033 Russell, Thomas, and Sons, Whiteman's 922 1,133 Valley Ryan, Charles, Silverstream, Hutt .. I 3 Nil Scholes, Frank, Upper Hutt .. .. I 824 875 Scholes, Thomas, Wainui-o-mata .. I 63 82 Scholes, W., Wainui-o-mata .. .. j 52 44 Smith, F. H., Paekakariki .. .. 1,546 1,513 Smith, Harold, Paekakariki .. .. 2,649 2,600 Smith, J. S., Tunapo, Paekakariki .. 1,075 162 Smith, L. S., Paekakariki .. .. 2,576 j 2,647 Smith, W. G., Paekakariki .. .. — 1,487 Speedy, P., Belmont, Post-office, Lower Hutt 234 344 St. Joseph's Orphanage (The Mother Superior) — 12 Stace, W. N., Pahautanui .. .. 310 265 Stevens, James, Kaitoke .. .. 1,009 861 Stewart, V. A., Stoke's Valley, Lower Hutt 518 361 Strand, W. T. and J. N., Lower Hutt .. 1,466 1,885 Stuart, Charles, Pahautanui .. .. 497 490 Stuart, David, Pahautanui .. .. 4 13 Suggitt, J., Kaitoke .. . . .. 569 700 Swanson, Charles E. and J. W., Silver- 560 510 stream, Upper Hutt Swanson, James, Silverstream, Upper Hutt 353 303 Taylor, G. H., Pahautanui .. .. 509 523 Taylor, H. W. P., Pahautanui .. .. 383 446 Taylor, Mrs. Annie, Pahautanui .. .. 197 198 Thompson, S. D., Stoke's Valley, Upper Hutt 212 33 Tyer, Alfred, Box 10, Upper Hutt .. 1,296 927 Vella, Mariano, Mana Island, Titahi Bay .. 959 883 Walker, H. A., Kaitoke.. .. .. 151 Nil Walker, James (Estate of), Plimmerton .. 4,219 4,100 Wall, James, 80 Onepu Road, Lyall Bay, 2,278 2,306 Wellington Wall, L. B., Post-office, Kairanga .. 881 811 Wall, R. S., Mount Welcome, Pukerua, 1,842 1,890 Plimmerton Ward, W. J., and G. R. Hoggard, Norman- 866 875 dale, Lower Hutt Webber, Mrs. H., Otaki .. .. 777 860 Weggery, W. H. and V., Paraparaumu .. 221 239 Whiteman Bros., Akatarawa, Upper Hutt 2,582 2,537 Whiteman, J. M., W'allaceville .. .. 740 734 Williamson Bros., Pahautanui .. .. 1,350 Nil Williamson, John, Trentham .. .. 235 292 Williamson, Mrs. M., Hay ward's .. 117 418 Williamson, R. H. S., Hay ward's .. I 881 837 Wilton, J. J., Paraparaumu .. .. 700 466 Wood, James J., Wainui-o-mata .. 197 Nil Wood, J. O., Wainui-o-mata .. .. 191 418 Woodward, C. H., Kaitoke .. .. i 60 61 Wright, James, Wainui-o-mata .. . . ' 41 18 132,965133,617 MAKARA COUNTY (In Wellington Subdivision). Allen, John, Tawa Flat .. .. 81 76 Beavis, A., Happy Valley, Brooklyn .. — 149 Beech, W. L., Ohariu, Johnsonville .. 315 350 Best, A., Ohariu .. .. .. j 565 604 Broderick, T. (Estate of), Johnsonville .. 272 363 Broderick, A. T., Woodland, Johnsonville 131 363 Bryant, B., Ohariu .. . . .. 91 101 Bryant Bros., Ohariu, Johnsonville .. j 4,222 4,268 Cameron, D., Horokiwi, Petone .. .. j 225 254 Catley, Allan, Makara .. .. .. 100 50 Cook Bros., Makara .. .. .. 549 490 Cook, Ernest, Takirau, Makara .. . . 450 400 Coster, Alfred, The Rigi, Kelburn .. 1,818 ] 1,795

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11— H. 23b

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Makaba County—continued. Dorman, W. P., Happy Valley Station — 5,682 Brooklyn Earp, E. W., Boscobel, Tawa Flat .. 12 12 Eastwick, A. J., Johnsonville, Makara .. 3,447 3,650 Emmett Bros., Titahi Bay .. .. 1,000 942 Frost, F. W., Johnsonville .. .. 752 760 Garrett, Alfred, Johnsonville .. .. 152 173 Gaskin, M. and R. T., Makara .. .. 1,398 1,396 Goyder and Fox, Happy Valley, Brooklyn 5,507 Nil Greer, Oscar R., Clarence Farm, Tawa Flat 432 474 Greer, 8. J. Tawa Flat .. .. .. — 50 Hawkins, F. H., Makara .. .. 359 378 Hodge, W., Porirua Road, Johnsonville .. 130 146 Hook, T. E., Porirua .. .. .. 82 100 Hooper, J., Karori, Wellington .. .. 571 576 Horrobin Bros., Ohariu .. .. 1,516 Nil Horrobin, D., Tawa Flat .. .. 375 366 Horrobin, Mrs. A., Ohariu .. .. 1,712 1,416 Hume, H., Ohariu .. .. .. 2,500 2,500 Hyde, E. M., Tawa Flat .. .. — 109 Hyde, George J., Tawa Flat .. .. 112 Nil Jervis, Henry, Makara .. .. .. 406 757 Kilmister, Arthur, Main Road, Ngaio .. 1,720 1,821 Kilmister, F. (Otari Farm), Main Road, 1,412 1,360 Karori, Wellington Kilmister, Frederick (Kilmister's Mount), 320 350 Main Road, Karori, Wellington Liddle Bros., Johnsonville .. .. 1,191 881 Maher, Thomas, Porirua .. .. 2,838 2,939 McKelvie, John, Karori, Wellington .. 240 270McMenamen, James, Makara .. .. 6,221 6,200

No. of Sheep on April 30. April 30, 1925. 1926. Makara County—continued. McMenamen, Mrs. Hannah, Terawhiti Station 9,747 9,393 (James McMenamen, Attorney for), Makara Mexted, J. W., Tawa Flat .. .. 1,320 1,018 Mexted, S. B., Tawa Flat .. .. 530 876 Mexted, Victor, Porirua .. .. 940 828 Monaghan, J. and S., South Makara .. 1,575 1,566 Mungavin, Patrick, Aotea, Porirua .. 757 650 Murray, John, Horokiwi Hills, Petone .. 481 Nil Nairn, L. D., Takapu, Tawa Flat .. 1,168 1,295 Porirua Mental Hospital (c/o Manager), 119 96 Porirua Prendergast, P., Horokiwi, Petone .. 55 87 Prosser, J. H., Takapuhia, Porirua .. 1,242 1,200 Robertson, Thomas, Takapu, Tawa Flat .. 1,361 1,389 Rowell, David, Tawa Flat .. .. 497 420 Rutherford, G. C., Ohariu .. . . 1,169 1,197 Seivers Bros., Porirua .. .. .. 418 492 Seivers, W. A., Tawa Flat .. .. 475 513 Spence, Mrs. Ann, Makara .. .. 245 264 Stebbings, H. W., Pine Hill, Johnsonville 612 608 Steele, W. D. T., Johnsonville .. .. 509 559 Taylor, W. A., Tawa Flat .. .. 77 81 Trotter, W. J., Makara .. .. 1 31 Whitehouse Bros., Porirua .. .. 3,494 3,892 Wilson, A., Johnsonville .. .. 50 41 Wilson, E. J., Hillsbourne, Johnsonville .. 84 89 Windley, E. and W., Porirua .. .. 603 537 Woodman, J., Tawa Flat .. .. 203 154 Worters, R. A., Ohariu, Johnsonville .. — 623 70,956 70,470

H.—23b.

WAIRARAPA SHEEP DISTRICT. Return of Sheepowners and of the Number of Sheep and Lambs in each County on the 30th April, 1925, and 30th April, 1926.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1025. 1926. - —j FEATHERSTON COUNTY j (In Masterton Subdivision). Adamson, H., Martinborough .. .. 500 430 Amos, 0., Greytown .. .. .. 30 Nil Arous, W. E., Hikawera, Martinborough .. 1,642 1,369 Baghurst, J., Martinborough .. .. 456 205 Barton, Mrs. L. E., Pigeon Bush, Featherston 917 861 Barton, R. N., Ongaha, Featherston .. 1,479 1,823 Barton, William, White Rock, Featherston 7,585 8,659 Benton, C. R., Featherston .. .. 58 62 Benton, G. W., Featheraton .. .. 363 696 Benton, W. O., Featherston .. .. 1,094 1,195 Berry, Joseph Smith, Ngapotoki, Martin- 892 967 borough Bidwill, C. R., Tawaha, Featherston .. 1,264 1,584 Bidwill, J. C., Pihautea, Featherston .. 1,957 2,025 Bidwill, W. E., Rototawai, Featherston .. 3,560 3,541 Bird, R. J., Capt. (Indian Army R.), Scindia, 358 519 Featherston Blundell, H. W., Ngaranui, Carterton .. 1,299 1,216 Boekett, E., Ohui, Featherston .. .. 419 379 Brabender, Peter, Woodside .. .. 390 476 Brandon, G. W., Featherston .. .. 973 984 Brodrick, P. F., Tuturumuri .. .. 1,053 1,037 Bryden, J., Tauherenikau .. .. 558 432 Buck; Henry, Featherston .. .. 360 331 Buck, W. J., Nikau Valley, Featherston .. 1,445 1,515 Buick, R., Masterton .. .. .. — 740 Bunny, B. R., Masterton .. .. 1,127 1,034 Burch, Basil, Greytown.. .. .. 363 14 Burt Bros., Featherston .. .. 40 30 Busch, George, Pirinoa .. .. .. 8 74 Cameron, D. and E. P., Pahaua, Hinakura 7,836 7,94] Cameron, D. T. (Estate of), Glendhu, Hina- 8,439 8,200 kura Cameron, Mrs. M. B., Martinborough .. 1,026 880 Campbell, W. H., Pirinoa .. .. 4,154 2,992 Carrick and Bennett, Homeburn, Martin- 2,703 2,502 borough Caselberg, A., Masterton .. .. 4,980 6,610 Chapman, M. L. P., Waipawa (private bag), 699 660 Martinborough Chennells, C., Ahikouka, Greytown .. 42 65 ■Chisholm, Allan, Featherston .. .. — 46 Clark, Archibald, Featherston .. .. 1,182 1,190 Clark, R. B., Featherston .. .. — 330 Coleman, W., Martinborough .. .. 1,671 1,694 Collins, I). C., Kahautara, Featherston .. 2,031 1,561 Cooper, James (Estate of), Hinakura .. 1,420 1,450 Cooper, O. C. (Estate of), (A. D. Birch, 1,222 952 Greytown, Manager) Corner, B., Papatahi, Featherston .. 342 329 Cundy and Donald, Hinakura .. .. 2,700 2,593 Davidson, W., Featherston .. .. 154 153 Davis, Morgan, Pigeon Bush, Featherston.. — 3,000 Deller, F. A., Tuturumuri, Wairewa (private 995 1,013 bag), Martinborough Donald, Quintin (Alloa), Tauherenikau .. 1,553 1,481 Donald, Quintin (Kohai Flat), Tauhereni- 690 670 kau Eglinton, H. and A., Wharekaukau, 2,165 2,292 Featherston Elgar, Charles, Awaawaroa, Featherston .. 2,146 2,978 Elgar, Charles, Clay Creek, Featherston .. 10,050 9,990 Elgar, Charles, Fernside, Featherston .. 1,239 918 Elkington, W. F., Hinakura .. .. 5,000 5,196 Evans, E. B. (Rural Delivery No. 3), Martin- 412 206 borough Farley, James Greytown .. .. 631 1,121 Fauvel, H. G., Featherston .. .. 220 246 Feast, W. J., Greytown.. .. .. 195 Nil Flipp, F., Kilbirnie, Wellington .. .. 686 704 Flynn, D., Dyerville, Martinborough .. 335 285 Flynn, John, Martinborough .. 385 100 Flynn, R., Martinborough ., .. 358 153

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Featherston County—continued. Foreman, David Frederick, Longbush .. 880 931 Frater, R., Martinborough .. .. 221 475 Fuller, F. T., Tuturumuri, Martinborough 920 944 Galyer, G. H., Kaiwaiwai, Featherston .. 779 1,027 Gawith, A. C., Waikoukou, Gladstone .. 154 1,920 Gilbert, G. W., Tuturumuri .. .. 929 923 Gillies, Guy J., Waipatu, Featherston .. 2,872 2,592 Gooding, F. N„ Cross Creek, Featherston .. 470 800 Gooding, William Jacob, Western Lake, 1,680 2,700 Cross Creek Hancock, F. L.. Hollow Rock, Martinborough — 646 Hanlon, W. J. and S. A. Whangamoana, 3,679 3,453 Featherston Hansen, A. K., Moroa, Greytown .. 99 100 Hardy, G. W. B., Tuturumuri .. .. 864 822 Harris, A. J., Pukio, Martinborough .. 928 974 Harris, W. C., Martinborough .. 375 563 Harvey, Thomas, Martinborough .. 69 269 llathway, D., Martinborough .. .. 1,024 1,280 Haycock, A. S., Martinborough .. .. 1,358 1,387 Haycock, T. C., and Son, Rough Hill, Martin- 1,330 1,444 borough Helmore, F. D., Hinakura .. .. 4,083 4,395 Herrick, P. M., Dyerville, Martinborough .. 217 293 Hewitt, C. H. G., Ngakouka, Carterton .. 4,127 4,141 Himona Whana, Kahautara, Featherston 400 430 Hodder, William G., Torohanga, Featherston 488 610 Holmes, C. R., Hinakura,, Martinborough .. 1,762 1,509 Holmes, E. C. (c/o Manager), Pukenui Dyer- 2,494 1,546 ville Holmes, E. Carleton, Te Hopai, Featherston 2,024 2,011. Hume, George (Estate of, c/o Dalgety & 1,670 1.876 Co., Wellington) Hume, William, Raho Ruru, Pirinoa, 3,693 4,401 Featherston Hutton, G. T. F., Martinborough .. 529 645 Hyland, J. W., Papatawi, Featherston .. 176 195 Ingley, Douglas, Greytown .. .. 1,817 2,065 Ingley, Thomas, Masterton .. .. 30 Nil lorns, W. A., Martinborough .. .. 1,238 634 Jones, Dudley, Pirinoa .. .. .. 1,583 1,626 Judd, F., Greytown .. .. .. '805 731 Jury, W. M., Ponatahi, Carterton .. 2,501 1,753 Kelly, Richard, Silver Spring, Featherston 882 878 Kempton, F. V., Greytown .. .. 522 ' 1,118 Kinsella, W. J., Dyerville, Martinborough.. 577 ' 512 Luttrell, S. E. (No. 3 Rural Mail Delivery), - 564 594 Featherston MacDonald, J. and H. A., Haurangi, Martin- — 1,060 borough Macleay and Sons, The Kopjes, Dyerville, 700 360 Martinborough Martin, Arthur, Otaraia, Martinborough .. 6,285 6,085 Martin, E. D., Waiura, Martinborough .. 5,649 6,333 Martin, Jack, Daniell Street, Martinborough 1,597 1,189 Martin, W. B., Puruatanga, Martinborough 5,184 4,699 Martin, W. J., Huangarua, Martinborough 5,550 5,770 Mason, A. C., Te Karangi, Pirinoa .. — 1,284 Matthews, Charles, Oporua, Featherston .. 2,658 2,625 Matthews, H. A., Papatahi, Featherston .. 2,799 2,074 Matthews, Norman, Wharepapa, Feathers- 3,770 3,612 ton Matthews, R. W., Wairongomai, Feathers- 2,769 2,844 ton Maunsell, T. E. (Estate of), Waihakeke, Car- 815 815 terton McConnell, D. A. W., " The Shooting Box," — 610 Martinborough McCullough, C., Whakarua, Masterton .. 934 980 McDougall, J. A., Patuna, Martinborough.. 4,337 5,063 McDougall, J. D., Sunnyside, Martinborough 6,766 4,905 McDougall, Mrs. E., Pirinoa .. .. 4,574 5,787 McDougall, S. D., Te Munga, Martinborough 2,328 2,339 McGaffin, Archie, Martinborough .. 517 488

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WAIRARAPA SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on j April 30, April 30, 1025. 1926. ' Feath erston County—continued. McKenley, Mrs. T., Box 23 Martinborough 100 15 McKenzie, James (Mrs.), Pigeon Bush, 789 1,005 Featherston McLaren, C. K. (rural delivery), Martin- 1,819 1,390 borough McLaren, N. (Estate of), Hinakura, Martin- 5,347 5,192 borough McLaren, S., and Co., Ngakonui, Hinakura 9,810 9,999 McLean, George, Matawhero, Featherston.. 1,120 978 McLeod, A. D., Mangapari, Martinborough 2,590 2,540 McLeod, Donald, Mount Adams, Hinakura 1,950 1,857 McLeod, F., Putiki, Martinborough .. 2,720 2,872 McLeod, M., Hillside, Martinborough .. — 688 McLeod, M., Hillside, Martinborough .. — 778 i McLeod, Murdock, Haurangi, Martinborough 3,077 2,733 i McLeod, Mrs. M. I., Hautotara, Martin- 2,020 2,330 borough McLed, N. A., Hinakura .. .. 2,512 2,541 McLeod, Robert, Ruawaka, Martinborough 3,188 3,246 McLeod, W. M., Whakapuni, Martinborough 5,135 4,903 McLoud, D. G., Kaiwaiwai .. .. — 292 McMaster, A. D., Korari, Featherston .. 1,010 593 McMaster, H. B., Craigie Lea, Te Wharau.. 5,051 5,186 McMaster, J. and J. D., Koraha, Box 24, 638 575 Martinborough McMaster, John, Tuhitarata, Featherston 1,084 1,299 McMaster, J. P., Pakohe, Martinborough .. 1,392 1,448 McMaster, J. P., Pakohe, Martinborough .. 562 27 Meikle, James, Grey town .. .. 35 229 Mitchell Bros., Tuturumuri, Martinborough 1,921 1,819 Montgomerie, Adam, Greytown .. . . 264 80 Moore, I. F., Tuturumuri .. .. 894 918 Morrison, D. M., Hinakura .. .. 3,182 2,335 Morrison, H., Glenmorvan, Morrison's Bush 2,343 2,090 Nix, C. J., Tauherenikau .. .. 1,080 595 O'Neale, E. E., Featherston .. .. 449 556 1 Pain, W. H., Pirinoa .. .. .. 2,345 1,820 1 Palmer, R. N., Longbush .. .. 686 831 1 Pearce, A. C., Otahuna, Featherston .. 530 635 1 Pearce, A. E., Tahora, Kahautara, Feathers- 1,454 1,544 ton Perry, Francis E., Maraenui, Martinborough 2,325 2,342 Rayson and Thomas, Martinborough .. 1,717 1,619 Riddiford, D. H. S. (Lagoon Hill Property), 23,601 22,850 Martinborough Riddiford, D. H. S. (Longwood Property), 164 I 182 Featherston Riddiford, E. L., Tora (c/o Manager), 21,990 22,500 Martinborough 'i Riddiford, E. V., Glenburn, Hinakura .. 21,404 19,439 Riddiford, E. V., Tablelands, Martinborough 31 9,649 i Riddiford, E. V., Tablelands, Martinborough 9,563 38 i Riddiford, Mrs. Jessie M. (Ta Awaiti Pro- 19,043 18,187 J perty), Featherston 1 Rigg Bros., Masterton .. .. .. 1,400 3,075 1 Robinson, A., Ngarara, Martinborough .. 2,966 2,889 1 Ronalds, H., Fairlie, Martinborough .. 1,368 1,051 Ross, Alexander, Pukenui, Martinborough 955 954 I Sadler, W. H., Featherston .. .. 49 31 3 Say we 11, K. N., Papatahi, Featherston .. 619 504 1 Sharp, Alexander, Martinborough .. 984 1,060 1 Shirtcliffe, D. F., Matarawa, Greytown .. 159 519 1 Sievers, G. L., Hikawera, Martinborough .. 2,565 2,470 3 Sinclair, Miss Ann, Burnside, Featherston 1,676 1,531 I Skeet Bros., Parakau, Greytown .. 1,714 1,633 Smith, M. R., Martinborough .. . . 2,449 2,832 I Smith, R. and S., Waihenga, Martinborough 2,581 3,003 Spackman, C. (No. 3 Rural Delivery), 3 3 I Featherston Spackman, H. (No. 3 Rural Mail Delivery), 502 534 1 Featherston I Speedy, W. A., Tuturumuri .. .. 628 543 I Spiers, W., Martinborough .. .. 1,555 1,545 1 Spooner, Howard, Ngakawa, Martinborough 1,151 862 I (Bendigo Property) Spooner, Howard, Ngakawa, Martinborough 1,488 1,655 I (Ngawaka Property) Stringfellow, J., Moroa, Greytown .. 502 387 I Sutherland, A., Shooting Box, Martin- 1,040 Nil borough I Sutherland, A. and K., Ngaipu, Hinakura.. 10,328 10,320 I Sutherland, D. S., Kaiwaru, Featherston .. 1,100 60 Sutherland, E. and E., Moeraki, Hinakura 8,834 8,824 I Sutherland, G. ()., and J. G., Pirinoa .. 3,055 3,053 I Sutherland, J. O., Kahautara, Featherston 362 504

No. of Sheep on April 30,1 April 30. 1825. 1926. Feathekston County—continued. Sutherland, Mrs. A., Watarangi, Featherston I 7,400 9,375 Taylor, John, Tahirangi, Martinborough .. 16 455 Taylor, John George, Spring Grove, Long- ! 1,113 1,212 bush, Masterton Te Whaiti (Estate of), Kawakawa, Feathers- ! 6,376 6,572 ton Te Whaiti Bros., Pirinoa .. .. 1,043 Nil Tilson, J. H., Pirinoa .. .. .. 1,255 1,040 Tilson, J. H., Pikihuia, Pirinoa .. .. 633 1,374 Tilson, Percy, Moiki, Martinborough .. j 740 725 Tilson, W., Greytown .. .. .. 637 662 Tilson, Walter, Moiki Farm, Martinborough 91 103 Tilyard, H. T., Morrison's Bush .. .. 26 35 ; Titson, R. R., Popowai., Greytown .. 240 209 j Tocker, Arthur, Lowlands, Featherston .. 1,530 1,397 Tyer, Mrs. H., Box 34, Featherston .. 419 423 Tyer, H. H., Featherston .. .. — 1,151 Ussher, E. J., Cape River, Martinborough.. 3,164 2,790 Viles, Josiah, Meadow Bank, Featherston 170 Nil Viles, J. W. (Estate of), Featherston .. 530 600 Wagg, W. J. K., Tuturumuri .. .. 984 978 Wairarapa Racing Club, Tauherenikau .. 142 151 Wall and McLeod, Martinborough .. 1,500 1,590 Wall and Taylor, Mesdames, Martinborough 4,417 4,263 Wall, J. F., Martinborough .. .. 3,857 3,656 Wall, J. F., Riverside, Martinborough .. 3,538 3,631 Ward, F. P. (private bag), Rungakiwi, Mar- 1,408 1,376 tinborough Warren, D. S., Turangarmi, Pirinoa .. 1,354 1,504 Warren, A. Holmes, Pirinoa .. .. 3,159 3,294 Wellington, J. C., Pirinoa .. .. 175 325 Wellwood, E., Masterton .. .. 817 815 Welsh, R., Kahutara .. .. .. 262 162 Wilkinson, C. C., Hinaburn, Featherston .. 141 120 Wilkinson, H. C., Hinaburn, Featherston .. 685 758 Williams, T. J., Greytown .. .. 3 Nil Willis, H., Featherston .. . . .. 63 58 Wilton, R. A., Martinborough .. .. 90 Nil Wood and Judd, Greytown .. .. 3,211 2,688 York, A. H., Papawai, Greytown .. 154 135 Young, John, The Inch, Martinborough .. 204 243 Yule, G. E., Featherston .. .. 819 798 475,660484,086 WAIRARAPA SOUTH COUNTY (In Masterton Subdivision). Allen, G. E., Tipua (rural delivery), Master- 1,223 1,462 ton Anderson, A. E. Clareville .. .. 415 447 Anderson, David, Waingawa, Carterton .. 508 531 Anderson, P., Carrington .. .. 546 1,000 Anderson, T., Carterton .. .. 124 104 Andrews, G. R., York Farm, Carterton .. 121 151 Bannister, John, jun., Te Apiti (private bag), 1,880 1,870 Masterton Bannister, John, Longbush, Gladstone .. 160 106 Barnard, J., Solway, Masterton .. .. 1,578 1,313 Barrer, T. R., Te Wharau .. .. 2,835 3,005 Barton, R. N., Bankview, Masterton .. 3,775 3,560 Bassett, Robert Dalefield .. .. 659 624 Beard, C. G., Rangahoia, Gladstone .. 496 Nil Beard, G. G., Mangahuia (private bag), 1,447 1,417 Masterton Beetham, William H., Kaurarau, Perry 7,600 6,781 Street, Masterton Biddle, G. A., Dalefield .. .. 258 335 Blatchford, D., West Taratahi, Carterton .. 471 535 Blundell, H. W., Ngaranui,, Carterton .. 104 112 Booth, B., East Taratahi, Masterton .. 933 1,154 Booth, Mrs. E. B., Gladstone ... 922 790 Booth, W. H., Middle Run, Carterton .. 1,075 996 Booth, W. Howard, Carterton .. .. 1,533 1,765 Boothe, L. H., Fern Flat, Kaituna .. 284 266 Bubb, W. H., Longbush, Masterton .. 676 476 Buchanan, D., Te Whanga, Masterton .. 5,560 Nil Buchanan, D. (c/o G. Sellar, Masterton), — 4,551 (Tupurupuru Property) Buchanan, J. W., Masterton .. .. 5,170 6,270 Buchanan, Sir W. C. (Estate of), (c/o/G. W. 7,930 Nil Sellar, Masterton), Tupurupuru, Gladstone Budd, C. W., Carterton .. .. 117 424 Bunny, H. A. (Estate of), Ahiaruhe, Carter- 1,761 2,065 ton

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WAIRARAPA SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1025. 1926. Wairarapa South County—continued. | McKinstry, R. L., Te Wharau, Masterton 529 558 j McLaren, Hugh, Hinakura .. .. 3,361 3,658 I McLaren, Peter, Longbush, Masterton .. 2,267 2,399 | McLean, J. A., Gladstone .. .. 2,132 1,903 I McLean, John, Carrington .. .. 36 90 | McLennan, M., Clareville .. .. 953 997 ! Miller, C. E., Clareville .. .. .. 48 64 Murray, 1)., Belvedere, Carterton .. 25 Nil Nathan, P. H., Longbush, Rural, Masterton 1,586 1,343 Oates, Henry, Gladstone .. .. 499 729 Oates, J. G., Peach Brove, Carterton .. 208 211 Ogilvy, John, Gladstone .. .. 4,093 2,837 Ordish and Matheson (Messrs. Carrington, — 244 Carterton) Perry, B. P., Longbush, Masterton .. 1,933 1,833 Perry, William, Penrose, Masterton .. 3,835 j 2,781 Peters, Henry, Waihakeke .. .. 355 i 143 Phelps, Barnet, Devil's Corner, Greytown — | "399 North Phelps, E. T., Carterton .. .. I 348 318 Pike Bros., Tarata, Te Whiti, Masterton .. j 877 802 Praagh, Van C., Longbush, Masterton .. 150 201 Quinn and Larkin, Carrington .. .. 408 367 Rayner, E. L., " Rock Inlet,'" Waingarua — 536 Rayner, J. C., Waingawa (c/o R. D. Rayner, 485 Nil Gladstone Road, Carterton) Rayner, N. G., The Firs, Masterton .. 797 1,089 Rayner, Percy, Carrington, Carterton .. j 482 503 Rayner, W. E., The Cliffs, Masterton .. 2,123 2,102 Raynor, R. O., Gladstone Road, Carterton 1,122 1,300 Reid, Thomas, Clareville .. .. 225 254 Renal 1, H. R., Kokotau .. .. — 48 Renall, R. A., Bannockburn, Gladstone .. 910 505 Renall, R. A., Longbush, Gladstone .. 890 749 Renall, R. A., Springbank, Gladstone .. 1,015 1,239 Reynolds, C. L. Middleton (rural delivery), 282 241 Carterton Reynolds, F. M., Burnbrae, Taratahi East.. ! 330 306 Reynolds, G. E., East Taratahi (rural j 501 389 delivery), Masterton Riddell, W. O., Longbush, Masterton .. j 1,824 1,888 Robertson, A. W., Carrington .. .. 437 612 Ross, A., Longbush, Masterton .. .. 1,415 1,120 Ross, C. M., Dalefield . . .. .. 102 197 Rutherford, T. H., Longbush, Masterton .. 1,511 1,485 Say well, William, Matarawa .. .. j 213 168 Schofield Bros., Brockenfield's (private bag), . 862 962 Masterton Simpson, Alfred, Te Wharau .. .. 172 177 Simpson, G., Te Wharau .. .. 238 214 Skeet, B. V., Clareville .. .. .. 870 411 Smith, A. C., Gladstone, Masterton .. 703 630 Smith, A. H., Dalefield .. .. 274 328 Smith, R. 0., Masterton .. .. 1,690 1,722 Snell, James, Ahiaruhe, Carterton .. 1,000 1,012 Speedy, Bruce, Ahiaruhe, Carterton .. — 3.655 Stevens, G. and J., Belvedere .. .. 654 709 Strang, J. (Estate of), Glenside, Gladstone 2,861 2,510 Strang, J. K., Gladstone .. .. 2,039 1,975 Strang, J. R., Glenside, Gladstone . . 984 273 Taylforth Bros., Waingawa (rural delivery), — 340 Masterton Taylforth, John, Waingawa, Masterton .. 350 Nil Toogood, H. O., Te Whanga, Masterton .. — 6,300 Tutty, Mrs. J. C., Glenside, Masterton . . 1,159 1,211 Vennell, E., Te Wharau .. .. 258 360 Vennell, E. E. and A., Te Wharau .. 599 606 Wadham, F., Clareville .. .. 234 173 Wairarapa Training Farm (Manager), East 1,135 863 Taratahi (rural delivery), Masterton Wairarapa Frozen Meat Company (Limited), 870 895 (The Secretary), Masterton Watersen, William G., Carterton .. 849 775 Wilson, T. H., Matarawa .. .. — 306 Wilson, William, Carrington .. .. 304 400 Wyeth, A. G., Gladstone .. .. — 568 York Bros., Heatherlea, Te Wharau .. 800 767 York, Wm., Waihakeke, Carterton .. 306 305 Zillwood, C. V., Dalefield .. .. — 10 206,384 213,738

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30 1925. 1926. Wairabapa South County—continued. Burling, F. C., Ngaumu Road, Masterton .. | 250 45(5 Byrne. J. P., Costley Street, Carterton .. I 48 296 Cadwallader, A. W. G., Ponatahi, Carterton 1,600 1,887 Cadwallader, N., Carterton . . .. 31 8 Cameron, Charles A., Flat Point, Masterton 16,164 16,039 Campbell, Colin, Round Bush, Clareville .. 980 860 Carder, J. A., Carterton . . .. 166 230 Carroll, W., Te Wharau, Masterton .. 102 115 Carter, A. E., Belvedere, Carterton .. — 15 Caselberg Bros, and Lang, Mysterton .. (>,250 6,055 Clarke, E., Carterton . . . . .. 278 324 Compton, P. M., Taratahi East, Masterton 326 355 Carterton Racing Club, Carterton .. 118 95 Cooper, Peter, Mutumatai, Gladstone .. 880 902 Cooper, Robert, Hinaua, Gladstone .. 3,691 3,326 Cooper, Thomas, Makora Road, Masterton — 680 Cooper, Thomas, Makora Road, Masterton — 664 Cooper, W., Waimana, Gladstone .. 2,171 1,921 Court, Francis, Fernyhurst, Waihakeke, Car- 922 762 terton Crawley, Roy, Ponatahi, Carterton .. 48 45 Dalgleish, S., Longbush, Masterton . . 1,581 1,572 Dalgleish, S., Te Eringa, Longbush, Carterton 938 755 Daysh, Alfred, Clareville . . . . 644 506 Daysh, D. R., Overton, Taratahi East, Mas- 295 333 terton Deller, G. H., Morton Road, Carterton .. 62 117 Deller, W. C., Carterton .. .. 346 199 Douglas, W. T., Te Wharau .. .. 4,015 4,170 Downes, W. A., East Taratahi, Masterton.. 108 110 Dryden, H., Carrington, Carterton .. — 387 Eaton, T. R., Longbush, Gladstone .. 592 1,236 Edwards, P. H., Penrose Farm, Parkvale, 255 229 Carterton Elliott, E. B., Box 12, Gladstone, Masterton 1,250 1,147 Feast, S. W., Grey town. . .. .. 53 31 Fensham, John, Surrey Hill, Carterton .. 133 155 Fisher, James, Clareville .. .. 378 374 Foreman, G., Taupapanui, Gladstone .. 62 120 Foreman, George, Pukunui, Gladstone .. — 2,710 Foreman, J., Ponatahi, Carterton .. — 810 Forrest, T. E., Te Wharau . . .. 799 894 Galbraith, Henry, Glenroy, Te Wharau .. 539 608 Gawith, A. C., Waikoukou, Gladstone .. 2,030 250 Goodin, R., Carterton .. .. .. 470 850 Grace Bros., Weraawhaitiri, Gladstone .. 4,590 3,948 Gray, A. and J., The Grange, Masterton .. 2,182 2,300 Gray Bros., Calton Hill, Masterton .. 3,200 3,480 Gray Bros., Fairburn, Masterton .. 1,109 1,105 Gray, E. A., Gladstone Road, Carterton .. 20 72 Groves, Kenneth, Bush Grove, Masterton 689 639 Heffern, O., Carterton .. .. .. 450 509 Henderson, John, Gladstone .. .. 220 221 Heyder, E. A., Matarawa .. .. 340 465 Hobson, James, Carrington .. .. 456 435 Hunter, James G., Masterton .. .. 177 151 Jackson, W. H., Longbush .. .. 384 423 Joblin, F., Admiral Run, Gladstone .. 1,270 1,098 Johnson, A., and J., Carterton .. .. 1,274 1,319 Jury, J. M., Carterton .. .. .. 2,270 2,641 Jury, Joseph B., Tokotoa, Ahiaruhe, 3,647 3,894 Carterton Jury, William Marsh, Ponatahi, Carterton 3,081 3,282 Kempton, H. W., Carrington .. .. 148 142 Knowles, W. F., Dalefield, Carterton .. 65 82 Kummer Bros., Te Wharau .. .. 3,150 3,250 Kummer, W. M., Rangiora, Te Wharau .. 2,154 2,169 Loader, J., Tauera .. .. .. 127 176 MacAulay, D. J., Carrington, Carterton .. 219 260 Madden, Robert B. (rural delivery), Carring- 733 | 1,233 ton, Carterton Mathieson, D., Clareville .. .. 164 295 Maunsell, E. H. (Estate of), Riversdale, 609 642 Carterton McGregor, D., Ngatarahanga, Gladstone .. — 2,834 McGregor, M. J., Hikorangi, Masterton .. 8,811 8,517 McKay, J., Taratahi,-Masterton .. .. 573 660 McKay, Neil, Gladstone .. .. 1,175 1,001 McKelvie, D., Te Wharau .. .. 520 I 530 McKenzie Bros., Clareville .. .. 201 | 218 McKenzie, William, Admiral Run, P.O. 6,122 ; 5,974 Box 35, Masterton

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WAIRARAPA SHEEP DISTRICT —continued.

No. of Sheep on j April 30,1 April 30, ( 1925. j 1926. MASTERTON COUNTY (In Masterton Subdivision). Angus, William, Brancepeth .. .. i 616 Nil Armstrong and Kennedy, Ngamu Road, \ 577 ! 687 R.M.D.. Masterton Armstrong Bros., Miston, Maungaru .. jJ,747 1,674 Ashton, S. H., Westmere, Masterton .. • 390 568 Baird, G. (Manager, F. E. Riddiford Estate), 2,330 Nil Hadleigh (private bag), Masterton Bannister, W. M., Westmere, Masterton . . 435 459 Beetham, Hugh H. (Estate of), Brancepeth, 20 16 Masterton Beetham, O. H., Morland, Masterton .. 6,654 6,248 Beetham, Richmond, Birthday Hill, Ngaumu 1,017 966 Road, Masterton Beetham, R. F. R., Highcliffe, Masterton . . 6,885 6,855 Bennett, H. (Estate of), Fernglen, Master- 4,663 4,902 ton Betts, John A., Masterton .. .. 29 84 Birch, W. R., Hapua, Masterton .. .. 2,464 2,666 Blatchford Bros., Rangitumau . . .. 315 610 Blatchford Bros., Rangitumau . . .. 623 326 Booth, W. Howard, Carterton .. .. 3,422 3,083 Bourke, James, Opaki .. .. .. 189 140 Bradey, F., Paremata .. .. . . 1,120 Brown, T. A., Waihi, Masterton .. .. 4,799 4,712 Bruce, G. A., Tamata, Kopuaranga .. 695 781 Brunton, W. T. and E., Takitaki, Maurice- 2,090 2,390 ville Bubb, O. J., Stronvar, Masterton .. 484 Nil Buick, Alexander (Estate of), Sunnyside, 1,251 1,301 Masterton Buick, Robert, Ngamutawa, Masterton . . 112 91 Buick, W. H., Daisy burn, Masterton .. 1,375 1,179 Bunny, O. A., Opaki, Masterton .. 354 162 Bunny, O. A., Opaki (Upper Taueru Pro- 7,250 6,550 perty), Masterton Bunny, E. W., Te Roto, Masterton .. 2,813 2,585 Burling, F., Ngamu Road, Masterton. .. — 460 Cameron, Allan A., Matapihi, P.O. Box 32, 3,346 3,268 Masterton Cameron, D. J., Black Rock, Masterton .. 2,560 2,620 Cameron, I. and A., Maurice ville.. .. 2,492 2,413 Cameron, Mesdames A. R., and A. T. 850 708 Thompson, Sherwood, Masterton Cameron, W. L., Te Ore Ore, Masterton . . 1,398 1,161 Cameron, Walter, Kurupatu, P.O. Box 32, 2,974 3,757 Masterton Campbell, A., Kopuaranga . . . . 147 136 Campbell, J., jun., Waipipi. Opaki .. 250 150 Campbell, John, jun., Essendale. Opaki, via 510 760 Mount Bruce, Masterton Campbell, John, jun., Ratanui, Opaki .. 2,130 1,984 Campbell, John, Riverside, Opaki .. 1,505 1,771 Card, J. A., Flat Spur, Masterton .. — 1,877 Carroll, W., Poroporo .. .. .. 473 527 Carswell, J. W., Bideford .. .. 835 800 Chalmers, M. E. and F. H., Fernyhurst, 3,734 3,869 Masterton Christensen, Hans, Fernhill, Mount Bruce, 18 425 Masterton Clarke, Charles, Ngaumu Road, Masterton — 709 Clarke, F. J., Matahiwi, Masterton .. 717 725 Clarkson, G., Sunders Road (rural mail 1,036 1,046 delivery), Eketahuna Colquhoun, J. William, Rangitumanu, Mas- 1,062 790 terton Cooper Bros., Stronvar .. .. .. — 754 Cooper, H. J., Elmsmere, Masterton .. 773 1,014 Cooper, J. C., Cole Street, Masterton .. 3,460 4,010 Cooper, J. T., Te Ore Ore, Masterton .. 249 137 Cooper, O. H., Rongomai .. .. 380 368 Cottle, A. B. (Mikimiki Property), Kopua- 878 794 ranga Cottle, A. B., No. 1 Farm, Kopuaranga .. 388 238 Cottle, H. J., Kopuaranga .. .. — 203 Cottle, »J. J., Kopuaranga .. .. 417 Nil Cottle, W. J., Kopuaranga .. .. — 374 Coulson, F. R., Brancepeth, Masterton .. 355 467 Creswell, Edward, Ngaonui, Masterton .. 1,865 1,852 Crew, J., Kaituna, Masterton .. .. 589 651 Cripps, Thomas, Seven Oaks, Masterton .. 655 643 Cross, L. W., Poplar Grove, Alfredton . . 1,620 1,710 Crozier, Mrs. J. V., Wangaehu R.M.D., — 900 Masterton

No. of Sheep on April "SO, April 30, 1925. 1926. Masterton County—continued. Cummins Bros., Opaki Road, Masterton 278 Nil (Poroporo Property) Daken, H. B., Ratanui, Mount Bruce, 788 663 Masterton Daniell, L. T., Wairere, Mauriceville .. 4,023 3,979 Davis Bros., Alfredton .. .. .. 434 476 Dickens Bros., Alfredton .. .. 873 2,031 Donald Bros., Kopuranga .. .. 261 135 Donald, David, Pakaraka, Masterton .. 2,831 2,845 Donald, James, Mount Clyde, Bideford, 1,947 1,430 Masterton Donald, L., Potaerau, Te Ore Ore, Masterton 514 549 Donald, L. N., Hadleigh (private bag), — 2,380 Masterton Donovan, W. H., Rangitumau .. .. 810 805 Dorset, Fred, Te Whiti, Masterton .. 915 698 Dorset, F. E., Opaki, Masterton .. .. 344 351 Dorset, W. L. R., Opaki, Masterton . . 134 160 Duffy, B. W., Taueru, Masterton .. 3,225 2,900 Duncan, J., Tiraumea, Eketahuna .. 546 850 Dunn, Thomas, Mauriceville .. .. 1,598 1,736 Elliott Bros., Ngahape(private bag), Brance- 1,791 1,700 peth, Masterton Elliott, G. F., Wangaehu, Masterton .. 1,366 1,091 Engall, G. H. S., Totara Flats P.B., Masterton 530 533 Evans, Frederick, Gordon Street, Masterton 81 83 Evans, H, U P1 >er Plain, Masterton .. — 214 Evans, H. A., Kopuaranga, Masterton .. 20 689 Falconer, P., Wangaehu, Masterton .. 1,110 930 Falloon, Henry, Pine Bank, Masterton .. 1,164 1,080 Falloon, J. W. A., Rosebank, Bidefor , 3,042 3,083 Masterton Ferguson, Mrs. Enid E., Te Parae, Masterton 3,450 3,343 Fisher, W. D., Karakaanga, Masterton .. 423 Nil Ford, G. H., Ihuraua, Mauriceville .. 318 280 Free, W, L., Matahiwi, Masterton .. 1,016 1,141 Geddes, A., Poroporo, Masterton.. .. 417 457 Gilford, Jacob, Whareama, Masterton .. 812 690 Glover, T. N., Poroporo, Masterton .. 513 577 Godinagh, M., Alfredton .. .. 805 803 Gordon, W. H., Ngahape (private bag), 1,453 1,327 Masterton Gorringe, H. H., Fernridge, Masterton .. 207 189 Graham, Mrs. E. J., Wangaehu, Masterton 1,500 1,424 Groves, N. W., Bush Grove, Masterton .. 1,945 2,055 Hansen, A. K., Moroa, Greytown .. 590 I 540 Harcombe, W. H., Upper Plain, Masterton 62 67 Harman, R. J., Tawa Roa, Haunui .. j 1,178 1,192 Harris, Robert, (rural delivery), Masterton 580 401 Hart, G. H. C., Haunui.. .. .. 361 383 Harvey, John, Rangitumau, Masterton .. 1,020 956 Hay and Turner (Benmore private bag), 973 932 Masterton Henderson, J., Langdale .. .. 1,127 1,368 Hillas, Fred, Pori, Pahiatua .. .. 828 920 Holmes, H. (Estate of), Matahiwi .. 5,415 5,611 Holmes, J. S. F., Matahiwi, Masterton .. 3,950 3,988 Holmwood, C., jun., Bush Croft, Masterton 4 Nil Cockburn-Hood-Shapland, C. E., Glendonald, 8,934 9,070 Masterton Houlbrooke, L., Tiraumea .. .. — 600 Houlbrooke, L., Tiraumea .. .. 1,525 1,227 j Hume, H. T. (Abbotsford), Te Ore Ore Road, 5,167 5,415 Masterton Hume, H. T. (Homebush Property), Te Ore — 388 Ore Road, Masterton Hume, Mrs. E., Te Ore Ore Road, Masterton — 1,016 Hunt, E. V., Mikimiki, Masterton .. 316 400 Hunt, R. B., Mikimiki, Masterton .. 1,674 1,921 Hunter, Mrs. T. H., Glentanna (private bag), 800 813 Masterton Iaria Tamati, Okautete .. .. 434 Nil Jackson, L., Kopuaranga .. .. 675 614 Jackson, R. (c/o D. McKenzie), Woodlands, 1,245 1,006 Masterton James, J. M. and D., Rangitumau, Master- 1,755 1,715 ton James, J. M. and D., Wangaehu, Masterton 2,750 2,588 James, William, Wangaehu; Masterton .. 1,713 1,837 Johansen, J. F., Mount Bruce, Masterton .. 620 Nil Johnston, Mrs. A. M., Palmerston North .. 5,076 4,215 Johnston, Jacob, Mount Bruce, Masterton 521 510 j Johnstone, Robert, Makora, Masterton .. 178 Nil Jones, H. L., Poroporo, Masterton .. 8 218

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WAIRARAPA SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Masterton County—continued. Judd, J. and G., Manaia, Masterton .. ; 865 622 Judd, Mrs. E. C. M., High Street, Masterton ■ 47 31 Kebbell Bros., Te Hoe, Alfredton . . 7,307 7,130 Kebbell, H. N., Ngapuka, Alfredton . . 3,245 4,114 Kebbell, W. M., Nga Rata, Alfredton .. 5,643 5,459 Kerins, M., Akura Road, Masterton .. — 300 Kjestrup, J. E., Rangitumau .. . . 152 Nil Kjestrup, W. E., Westmere, Masterton . . 825 891 Koce, Frank, Alfredton .. . . 430 418 Laing, J. S., Bideford .. .. . .1 1,643 1,732 Laing, W. G., Upper Plain, Masterton .. j 3,250 1,177 Laing, W. M., Upper Plain, Masterton .. 22 Nil Larsen, A., Rangitumau .. .. 562 507 1 Lee, Harry W., Braemar, Masterton .. 667 583 1 Lees, Mrs. M. L., Rameslie (private bag), 1,005 852 Masterton Lett, J. P., Elmley, Taueru, Masterton .. 1,758 1,648 Liverton, Robert, Rewanui, Masterton .. 7,950 7,914 Lord, H. J. W., Rangitumau .. . . 4,856 4,550 Mace, Walter, Bramerton, Taueru, Master- 6,322 6,358 ton MacRae, John (Estate of), Waimanu (James 2,481 4,317 McKenzie, Manager), Masterton Mallabar, Mrs. M. A., Hillside, Mauriceville — 670 Maunsell, F. G., Te Rangi, Masterton . . 2,930 2,917 Maunsell, H. B., Rathkeate (Opaki Property) 912 602 Mawley, H. H., Wangaehu, Masterton .. 5,583 5,321 Mawley, S., Ditton, Masterton . . .. 3,750 3,957 McDonald, J., 14 George Street, Masterton 21 Nil McDonald, J. G., Carterton .. .. 457 406 McDonald, Mrs. M., Laudle, Rangitumau . . 433 439 McGillicuddy, John, Waingawa (rural de- 30 3 livery), Masterton McGovern, R., Greenhills, Rangitumau .. 1,280 1,247 McGovern, W., Wangaehu, Masterton .. 1,163 989 McGregor, Mrs. C. L., Clengyle, Masterton 77 70 McGregor, D. (Estate of), Fernridge, Master- 835 822 ton McGregor, J., jun., Wangaehu, Masterton 722 549 McGregor, James, Upper Plain, Masterton i 70 73 McGregor, William, Poroporo .. .. — 689 McKay, Adam (Burnside Property), (rural j 3,017 2,862 delivery), Masterton j McKay, Adam, West Bush Road (rural j 487 560 delivery), Masterton McKay, John, Kurumakenono, Masterton. . 1,067 1,082 McKay, John, Greenfields, Masterton . . 1,014 927 McKenzie, D. (Executors of), Hillend, Bide- j 4,426 2,205 ford, Masterton McKenzie, Donald, jun., Woodlands, Mas- j 2,610 2,571 terton McKenzie, H. K., P.O. Box 3, Masterton .. — 248 McKenzie, H. K., P.O. Box 3, Masterton .. — 223 McKenzie, James, Maungahina, Te Ore Ore, 2,201 2,133 R.M.D., Masterton McKenzie, John, Pukete, Masterton .. 5,272 5,198 McKenzie, Joshua, Westmere R.D. .. — 355 McKenzie, M., 182 Dixon Street .Masterton 120 72 McKenzie, M H., Kopuaranga . . .. — 55 McKenzie, R. D., Myrtle Farm, Kopuaranga 748 371 McKenzie, William, Burnside, P.O. Box 35, 58 68 Masterton McKenzie, William, Oakdale, Box 35, Mas- j 1,058 1,095 terton McKillop, J. C. (Estate of), Puketiritiri, j 3,809 4,075 Masterton McLachan, N. H., Rangitumau, Masterton 818 719 McLachlan, Donald (Estate of), Rangitumau 866 939 R.D., Masterton McLachlan and Son, Mount Bruce, Masterton j 1,134 1,330 McLachlan, P. D., Willowpark, Masterton 970 1,251 McLaren, W. F., Te Rangitumau, Masterton ; 1,968 1,874 McLennan, John, 40 Cornwall Street, j 2,920 2,688 Masterton McLeod, A., The Homestead, Mount Bruce, 1,668 1,724 Masterton McRae, J. (Estate of), Weraiti (James 4,091 2,119 McKenzie, Manager), Masterton Meredith, L., Waironga, Masterton .. 2,871 Nil Millar Bros., Kopuaranga .. .. 503 442 Millar, F. J., Mount Bruce Road, Masterton 762 613 Miller, Robert, Kopuaranga .. .. 555 626 Moodie, J. B. and J. C. (W. E. Axup, 1,415 750 i Manager, Glentui), (private bag), Masterton '

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Masterton Co unty—continued. Moore, G., jun., Waikaraka, Masterton .. : 2,047 1,470 Moore, George and J., Beaumont, Masterton 5,770 7,982 Moore, George Eparaima, Masterton .. 2,253 2,900 Moran, S. J., Masterton .. .. ! 710 713 Morris, Joseph, Te Ore Ore, Masterton .. j 127 7 Morrison, A. R., Poroporo, Masterton .. j 718 Nil Morrison, H., Awatoitoi, Masterton .. ! 9,250 9,459 Morrison, R, M. (Estate of), Blairlogie, Mas- j 9,990 10,046 terton Nicholls, J. R., Brookdale (private bag), 1,922 1,750 Masterton Nitz Bros., Stansborough, Masterton .. 5,690 5,370 O'Brien, J., Poroporo, Masterton .. 690 950 O'Brien, W. P., Ngahape (private bag), 700 913 Masterton O'Hara, J. H., Poroporo, Masterton .. • 671 919 Olsen, John, Haunui .. .. .. 709 702 Pain, J. A., Mikimiki, Masterton .. 202 553 Paku Bros., Ngamahanga (private bag), 1,106 1,454 Masterton Paku Tioi, Okautete, Masterton .. .. 70 225 Pal, Isaac, V., Alfredton .. .. 326 300 Palmer, F. G., Bushy Park, Kopuaranga .. 512 557 Parry, F. W., Mount Bruce, Masterton .. 900 1,013 Parsonson, Dalton McN., The Poplars, 582 621 Alfredton Parsonson, John T. D. (Rural Mail Delivery 265 255 No. 3), Eketahuna Patchett, A. J., Glenroy, Pahiatua .. 493 476 Percy Bros., Bowlands, Bideford. . . . 4,233 4,990 Percy Bros., Te Ore Ore, Masterton .. 2,385 2,302 Percy, J. H., Tividale, Masterton .. . 5,857 5,880 Perry, G. H., Upper Plain, Masterton .. 954 1,069 Perry, J. P., Sulphur Wells, Masterton .. 4,085 3,656 Pharazyn, C. B., Hutinga, Kopuaranga . . 4,220 4,130 Pike Bros., Puke Ngaio, Te Whiti, Master- 4,689 2,041 ton Pike Bros., Te Whiti, Masterton .. 2,128 4,210 Potter, F. H , Kaituna, Masterton .. — 140 Price, F., West Bush Road, Masterton .. 396 498 Raleigh, S. K., Tarua, Saunders Road, j 1,096 902 Alfredton Ramsden, C. C. (Estate of ), Rangitumau .. 928 891 Raukura, Mrs. Himiona, Homewood .. — 702 Rayner, H. J., Box 74, Masterton .. 585 490 Reader, A. E., Mount Bruce, Masterton .. 563 539 Reed, John, Tiraumea, Eketahuna .. 741 672 Renall, H. E., Poroporo, Masterton .. 528 549 Riddiford, R. E. W. (Estate of), Orui, 8,180 10,993 Masterton Ritchie, W., Ngaumu Road (rural mail 241 189 delivery), Masterton Russell, Mrs. E. A. (c/o K. Scott), Te Pari, 3,655 3,686 Masterton Rutherfurd, A. J. and A. M., Moroa, Alfred- 4,312 4,400 ton Saunders, E. R, and T., Newberry Line, 6,573 6,537 R.M.D., Feilding Sharp, R. W., Westmere, Masterton .. 748 1,139 Shaw, G., Te Ore Ore, Masterton .. 1,981 2,018 | Sinlair, Mrs. M. J., Kaituna (rural delivery), 137 173 Waingawa i Skeet, B. V., Upper Plains, Masterton .. 145 128 Skeet, Harold* Ngaumu Road, Masterton .. — 609 Sladden, Hubert, Kohiwai (private bag), 2,727 2,763 Masterton Smith, D., Stonehurst, Masterton .. 1,357 1,318 Smith, John, Forest Flat, Eketahuna .. 939 1,190 Smith, R. O. Earlyhurst, Masterton .. 3,030 3,077 Smith, S. W., The Terrace, Lansdowne, 2,423 2,535 Masterton Stark, A., Tautane, Ngaumu Road, Mas- 406 536 terton Stempa, J., and H. Birch, Matahiwi .. 300 1 345 Stoddart, W., Bideford .. .. 1,184 1,170 Summers, T. and H., Brancepeth . . 1,534 1,674 Sutton, H. H., Kinver, Whareama .. 158 138 Sykes, Mrs. E. E. B., Akura, Masterton . . 471 291 Sykes, O. L., Westmere, Masterton .. 720 j 765 Taplin, E. H., Mount Bruce, Masterton .. 230 Nil Tatham, J. H. (Estate of), Homewood, Mas- 7,945 | 7,839 terton i Tatham, Mrs. J. H., (Waikohi Property), 2,300 2,514 | Homewood, Masterton 1 Taylforth, John, Fernridge, Masterton .. 358 356

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WAIRARAPA SHEEP DISTRICT —continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Castlepoint County—continued. Cameron, J. H., Rewa Rewa, Tinui .. 3,280 4,040 Cameron, J. H., Tinui .. .. .. 1,020 Nil Carman, E. J., Willowbank (private bag), 807 680 Masterton Carson, H. J., Langdale, Masterton .. 355 306 Collerton, Edward P., Rathmore Farm, Tinui 113 122 Coom, H. F., Upper Plain, Masterton .. 1,641 Nil Dalziell, W., Manawa, Tinui .. .. 7,518 6,997 Dickens, W. H., Riverside, Tinui .. 3,680 3,528 Douglas, James, Pine Spur, Beauly, Mas- 700 493 terton Douglas, William, Langdale Junction, Mas- 514 660 terton Foreman Bros., Awapiripiri, Whakataki .. 4,090 4,112 French, W. H., Beauly, Masterton . . 1,131 1,037 Gill, S. J. (c/o Levin and Co.), Masterton 3,280 3,149 Groves, H. G., Marangai, Masterton .. 3,484 3,609 Groves, N. W., Bush Grove, Masterton .. 2,490 2,430 Groves, W. G., Bush Grove, Masterton .. 3,868 3,676 Harvey, B. M., and Innes, J., Whakataki 1,112 912 Harvey, Ian H., Whakataki .. .. 166 220 Holds worth, S., Mount Pleasant (private 404 320 bag), Masterton Holes, John, Okau, Whakataki .. .. 90 91 Holes, Richard (Estate of), Whakataki .. 122 102 Hudson, J., Waimimi, Masterton .. 6,509 6,266 Hull, Wm. B., Paitawa (private bag), Master- 831 881 ton Johnston, W. W. (Estate of), Castlepoint .. 7,200 7,230 King, W. A., Otahome, Castlepoint .. 718 1,024 Laing, J. M., The Peaks, Masterton .. 2,398 2,666 Langdon Bros., Tinui .. .. .. 1,425 1,381 Langdon, J. S. (Estate of), Tinui .. 2,058, 2,030 Lennie, James, Opaki Road, Masterton .. 428 498 Maunsell, H. B., Masterton .. .. 12,034 11,084 Maunsell, R. E., Ruru, Tinui .. .. 5,795 5,398 Meredith, L., Okar, Masterton .. .. — 2,813 O'Connor, J., Peachgrove, Tinui .. 1,380 1,211 Pain, Edwin (private bag), Matira, Masterton 3,819 4,040 Pain, George, Te Mai, Tinui .. .. 12,304 12,466 Palliser, C., Whareama .. .. .. 836 656 Perry, R. W, Thorpe, Tinui .. .. 408 486 Perston, M. H., Langdale, Masterton .. 1,240 1,218 Pilmer, A. G., Spring Hill, Tinui .. 5,603 4,162 Pilmer, R. S., Waiteko, Masterton .. 3,066 3,319 Ralph, C. B., Whareama .. .. 753 Nil Reed, Mrs. E. M., Annedale, Tinui .. 6,707 6,508 Ryder, H. H. S., Langdale, Whareama .. 1,514 Nil Schofield, A. A., Aberfoyle, Castlepoint .. 2,328 2,159 Schofield, E. H., Glenroa, Tinui .. .. 1,018 912 Schofield, Mrs. L. E., Triangle, Masterton 1,255 1,079 Schofield, S., Ekenui, Tinui .. .. 1,930 1,818 Smith, E. H., Annedale, Tinui .. .. 513 471 Speedy, Albert J. (private bag), Awatea, 2,972 3,174 Masterton Speedy, D. H., Flag Creek, Tinui .. 6,008 5,047 Stilborn, D. and C., Tinui .. .. 2,638 2,643 Street, George, Whareama .. .. 218 143 The Manager, Mataikona Estate, Mataikona 8,816 9,166 Station, Whakataki Toogood, H. O., Waiana, Masterton (Te 2,756 Nil Maire Property) White, W. W., Whareama, Masterton .. — 709 184,512 177,943 EKETAHUNA COUNTY (In Masterton Subdivision). Albrechtsen, Jorgen, Mangaoronga, Eketa- 492 Nil huna Albrechtsen, Neil, Mangaoronga, Eketahuna — 483 Algie, W. S., and Son, Hillside (rural mail), 2,326 2,226 Eketahuna Allan, Hugh, Putara, Eketahuna .. — 331 Andersen, Anders (Estate of), Eketahuna 893 882 Anderson, A. S., Eketahuna .. .. 542 680 Anderson, J. O. W., Eketahuna .. .. 1,430 1,784 Atkins, E. F., Hukanui .. .. 337 358 Bason, S. T. (rural mail delivery), Eketa- 526 541 huna Berry, A. M. (rural mail delivery), Eketa- 32 18 huna Bourke, David, Hamua .. .. 1,128 1,113 Boustead, C., Eketahuna .. .. 894 Nil

No. of Sheep on April 30,1 April 30, 1925. 1926. Masterton County—continued. Taylor, C., Beaumaris, Masterton .. 850 1,137 Taylor, Thomas, jun., Beaumaris, Masterton 1,700 2,033 Taylor, W., Makanui, Beaumaris, Masterton 1,254 1,371 The Otahuao Estate (c/o C. J. Bennett), 6,633 5,080 Masterton Thomson, George, Poroporo, Masterton .. 527 492 Tihi Rei, Paku, Okautete .. .. 67 125 Tioi, Waaka, Stronvar .. .. .. 730 760 Toogood, H. ()., Waiana, Masterton .. 4,006 Nil Toogood, J. A. and C. H., Ngaiana .. — 3,500 Tuxford Bros., Glenlean, Masterton .. 2,343 2,346 Tylee, W. E. C. (Estate of), Upper Plain, 183 140 Masterton Vallance, C. F., Kahumingi, Masterton .. ■ 9,411 9,810 Vallance, C. H., Ngatahuna, Masterton .. j 4,346 4,290 Vallance, F. B., Waimapu, Bideford, Master- | 3,664 3,913 ton Waaka, Rua, Okautete .. .. 92 Nil Wadham, Edward (Estate of), (rural j 670 801 delivery), Waingawa Wagland, Charles, Willowbank, Masterton 445 479 Wairarapa Farmers' Co-operative Associa- j 800 776 tion (Limited), Kintail, Masterton Wallis, W. H., Tiraumea, Eketahuna .. j 514 529 Wardell, H. H. (Estate of), Stronvar, Mas- j 2,136 2,480 terton Wardell, T. W. (Estate of), Waingawa, Mas- ' 535 736 terton Wardell, T. W. (Estate of), Te Whiti, Mas- 5,634 5,357 terton Welch, A. and 0., Argyle, Akura, Masterton 354 524 Welch, C. L., Te Mara, Mount Bruce, Mas- ; 1,006 1,051 terton Welch, —, Kaituna .. .. .. — 172 Welch, Lewis, Mount Bruce, Masterton .. 373 396 Welch, W. J. (Estate of), Upper Plain, 95 150 Masterton West, H., Mikimiki, Masterton .. .. 1,904 2,101 Weston, I. W., Mount Bruce Road .. — 369 Weston, T. A., jun., Ihuraua, Mauriceville 994 1,049 Williams, C. G., Matahiwi .. .. 32 Nil Williams, E. T. (Estate of), (c/o C. F. 6,184 5,981 Vallance, Kahumingi), Masterton Williams, G. C., Te Parae, Masterton .. 5,941 5,932 Williams, H. G., Kumukumu, Masterton .. 6,095 5,718 Wilson, E. J., Matahiwi, Masterton .. — 1,043 Wilton, E. T., Rangitumau .. .. 1,001 1,122 Wilton, L. R., Rangitumau .. .. 215 350 Wilton, R., Rangitumau .. .. 299 163 Wilton, W. T., 11 Mangarai," Tane, Eketahuna 1,036 955 Wilton, W. T., Opaki Road, Masterton .. 20 Nil Wingate, John, Opaki .. .. .. 664 380 Wrigley, James C. (Estate of), Tuki Waha, 1,082 995 Masterton Wrigley, John C. (private bag), Masterton 974 858 Wrigley, Mrs. E. N. (c/o John Wrigley), 577 536 (private bag), Masterton Wrigley, Mrs. E. S. (c/o W. L. Wrigley), 700 659 (private bag), Masterton Wrigley, F. G., Rangitumau, Masterton . . 101 30 Wrigley, W. L. (private bag), Masterton .. 984 914 Wyeth, A., Westmere, Masterton .. 428 502 Wyeth, A. G., Mount Bruce, Masterton .. 10 Nil Wyeth Bros., Mount Bruce, Masterton .. 836 872 Wyeth, T., jun., Mount Bruce Road, Master- 627 591 ton Yates, John, and Sons (Estate of), Upper 1,067 1,029 Plain, Masterton 507,233 513,622 CASTLEPOINT COUNTY (In Masterton Subdivision). Andrew, Messrs. J. M. and J., Ica, Masterton 3,600 3,855 Andrew, P., Whareama .. .. — 1,600 Andrew, William, Upper Plain, Masterton 1 ,954 1,917 Atack, A. E. H., Langdale, Masterton .. 350 363 Balfour, Ian IX, Bute, Masterton .. 3,024 2,721 Bannister, R., Whareama .. .. 698 965 Bannister, T. C. (Estate of), Whareama .. 523 538 Bartholomew, F. W., Tinui, Masterton .. 2,850 3,006 Belliss, H. C., Wingaire, Tinui . . .. 2,861 2,632 Bennett, Harold, The Terrace, Tinui .. 932 858 Brooks, W. H. # Thorplands, Tinui .. 810 1,160 Burge, Mrs. M. M. A., Annedale, Tinui .. 19,567 19,186

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WAIRARAPA SHEEP DISTRICT —continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Eketahuna County—continued. Braddick, G. W., Kaiparoro, Eketahuna .. 234 203 Brittain, A. E., Pahiatua .. . . 1,005 1 020 Bryant, A. D., Marima, Mangamaire .. 258 324 Bunny, O. A., Opaki, Masterton .. 1,843 1,880 Burling, F. W., Tawataia, Eketahuna .. 1,536 416 Cadwallader, Mrs. Nireaha .. .. 139 j 5 Carter, John, Hamua .. .. .. 296 j 365 Christensen, L. C., Putara, Eketahuna . . 407 407 Clapham, T. W. (Trustee in Estate of W. T. 1,095 1,070 Clapham), Box 4, Alfredton Clapham, W. T. (Estate), Patitapu, Box 3, 5,263 5,435 Alfredton Claridge Bros., Tawataia (Rural Mail No. 2), 254 258 Eketahuna Claridge, Mrs. M. A., Eketahuna . . 145 105 Cooper, O. C. (Estate of), (A. C. P. Hay, 9,003 7,630 Manager), Brooklands, Eketahuna Corlett, Sydney, Putara .. .. 842 878 Cox, A. H., Marima, P.O., Mangamaire .. 202 198 Cox and Gunning, Waterfalls (private hag), 2,046 2,450 Eketahuna Cross, C. E., Alfredton .. .. .. 4,100 4,198 Cross, J. L., Haunui . . .. .. 912 796 Dagg, Colin, Newman, Eketahuna .. — 1,093 Daldy, E. R., Hukanui .. .. 260 226 Davidson, Alexander, Hukanui .. 179 Nil Davidson, Alexander, Hukanui .. .. 157 123 Davie Bros., Homebush, Rongomai .. 1,396 1,363 Davis, S., Atea, Eketahuna .. .. — 159 Dick Bros., Kaiparoro .. .. . . 162 210 Dickens Bros., Alfredton .. .. 2,147 858 Didsbury, K. J. (rural mail delivery), 1,894 1,902 Eketahuna Dougherty, R., Hukanui .. .. 832 767 Douglas, James (Eketahuna Property), — 730 Beauly, Masterton Downs, T. M. (Rural Mail No. 2), Pahiatua 646 Nil Drysdale, John and B., Nireaha .. .. 795 1,050 Duff, W., Wiwaka, Eketahuna .. .. 358 358 Dyer, Thos., Aotea, Eketahuna .. .. 221 Nil Edmonds Bros., Mona, Alfredton .. 3,383 3,542 Edwards, P. T., Pleckville, Eketahuna .. 355 406 Elliot and Falloon, Tawataia, Eketahuna .. 1,782 Nil Evans Bros., Rongomai .. .. 365 423 Evans, F. J., Rongomai .. .. 200 214 Falkner, Alfred, Kaiparoro (No. 4 Rural De- 1,152 1,163 livery, Eketahuna, Falloon, A. H., Tawataia, Eketahuna .. — 1,884 Farrow, Joseph, Coldvreath's Farm, Rongo- 230 174 kokako Farrow, Mrs. J., Rongokokako .. .. 102 84 Fendall, C. R., Waitawhiti, Eketahuna .. 407 451 Freeth, W., Hukanui . . .. .. 262 307 Gaskin, J., Tawataia, Eketahuna .. 800 913 George, S. M., Alfredton .. .. 868 955 Godfrey, H. H., Wairima, Eketahuna .. 4,591 4,467 Godinagh, F., Alfredton .. .. 551 507 Golder, A. G., Nireaha .. .. .. 112 48 Goodin, N. P., Hukanui .. .. 325 157 Goss, C. E. S., Nireaha .. .. .. 120 112 Goss, W. E., Eketahuna .. .. 400 195 Groves, Mrs. M. L. (Rural Mail No. 3), Eke- 550 620 tahuna Groves, T. H., Chestervale, Tawataia .. 1,782 1,384 Gunderson, C. W., Motere, Putara .. 243 194 Gunderson, C. W., Motere, Putara .. 238 284 Hancock Bros., Putara (No. 2 Rural De- 313 340 livery), Eketahuna Handley, Frank H., Pleckville Road, 529 564 Eketahuna Hansen, H.M., Haunui.. .. .. 20 62 Hansen, S. Hans P., Alfredton Road, Eketa- 21 25 huna Harrington, E. A., Hukanui .. .. — 315 Harvey, John, Kaiparoro .. .. 178 156 Hay, A. C. P., Brooklands, Eketahuna .. 1,316 502 Hay, A. E. P., Brooklands, Eketahuna .. — 734 Heckler, J. L., Ihuraua, Mauriceville .. — 2,071 Hickman, G. H., Waiute (Rural Route 445 518 No. 2), Newman Hislop Bros., Onawe, Eketahuna .. 1,405 1,395 Hislop, J., Tane, Eketahuna .. .. — 1,031 Horne, William, Ihuraua, Mauriceville .. 247 200 Houlbrook, E. R. G., Tiraumea, Eketahuna j 640 478 Hudson Bros., Newman .. .. 503 508

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1928. Eketahuna Ootty—continued. Hughan, Adam, Rongokokako (Rural Mail 629 662 No. 4), Eketahuna Jasper Bros., Newman (rural mail delivery), 488 956 Pahiatua Jewitt, John H., Newman Road, Eketahuna 467 152 Kebbell, R. W., Owendale, Eketahuna .. 1,460 1,742 Kebbell, R. W., Winiata, Eketahuna .. 1,290 884 Larsen, C. F., Putara, Eketahuna .. 144 205 Larsen, Christian, Putara .. .. 329 Nil Larsen, H. B., Putara, Eketahuna .. 173 237 Larsen, Walter, Haunui, Alfredton .. 710 610 Leach Bros., Castlehill, Alfredton .. 1,269 1,415 Lewis, P. C. (Estate of), Alfredton .. 3,800 3,803 Lowes, F. B., Rongomai, Eketahuna , .. 2,908 2,916 MacDonald, J. H., Ihuraua, Mauriceville .. j 581 600 MacLean, A., Ihuraua, Mauriceville .. j 363 330 Mason, T. L. L. (rural mail delivery), Eketa- | 44 51 huna Matheson, J. P., Tiratahi, Rongomai .. — 935 Matheson, W. B., Tiratahi, Rongomai .. | 1,020 Nil Matthews, P. J., Rongomai, Eketahuna .. I 156 224 Mauser, W. J., Putara .. .. .. 365 325 Maxwell, William, Atea, Eketahuna .. 386 343 McAnulty, George, Eketahuna .. .. 155 Nil McGovern, D., Eketahuna .. .. 700 696 McKenna, James (rural mail delivery), 784 1,482 Pahiatua McLean, E. I., Alfredton .. .. 679 666 McMaster, J. and J. A., Rongomai .. 470 318 Milne, I). M., Hamua .. .. .. 634 545 Moore, J., Kopikopiko, Hukanui .. 133 130 Morriss, Benjamin, Rongokokako (Rural 660 684 Mail 2), Eketahuna Morriss, W. M. (rural mail delivery), Eketa- 100 104 huna Moss, T., Newman, Eketahuna .. .. — 20 Mulvaney and Herbert, Eketahuna .. 523 Nil Nagel, C., Pleckville, Eketahuna .. 254 279 Nagel, William, Pleckville, Eketahuna .. 1,183 1,082 Napier Bros., Stratheden, Eketahuna .. 5,667 6,077 Nelson, Archibald, Pori, Pahiatua . . 1,344 1,305 Nelson Bros., Pori, Pahiatua .. .. 1,002 965 Nelson, F. P., Ruatea Pori, Pahiatua .. 1,380 1,420 Nilsson, Sven, Eketahuna .. .. 1,717 1,520 Norling Bros., Pleckville, Eketahuna .. — 15 Norling, E. O., Mangaronga, Eketahuna .. 258 315 Oates, S. H., Alfredton .. .. 847 Nil O'Donnell, W., Eketahuna .. .. 400 494 Olivant, George, Eketahuna .. .. — 162 O'Neil, William, Nireaha .. .. — J 15 Orr, Alexander (rural mail delivery), Pahia- 1,220 Nil tua Pedersen, Neils (Estate of), c/o R. Thom- 129 139 ason (rural mail delivery), Eketahuna Percy, L. and F., Alfredton .. .. 1,905 2,056 Perry, A. J., Rongomai, Eketahuna .. 1,359 1,282 Perry, C. T., Central Road, Newman .. 84 86 Petersen, J. P., Atea, Eketahuna .. 68 443 Price and Clee, Alfredton .. .. 1,056 1,353 Raleigh, T. 0. S., Tiraumea, Alfredton .. 880 1,327 Rasmussen, Hans, Hukanui .. 585 397 Richards, F. H., Eketahuna .. .. 214 382 Richardson, A. 0., Kaiparoro .. .. 43 47 Richardson, C. T., Eketahuna .. .. 308 3,829 Richardson, C. T., Waitawhiti, Eketahuna 3,995 311 Robbie, Charles E., Otapawa, Haunui .. 557 645 Rodney, Edward H., Rongomai .. .. 748 832 Rout, C., Nireaha (rural mail delivery), 520 741 Eketahuna Savage, J., High Street, Masterton 4,880 5,540 Schnell, Charles, Rongomai .. .. 238 1,148 Schormann, J. C., Putara, Eketahuna .. 760 771 Scott, James, Rongomai .. .. 276 270 Sexton, F., Eketahuna .. .. .. 326 345 Sheehyn, Denis, Eketahuna .. .. 935 1,056 Sigvertsen, Jens P., Rongokokako .. 1,690 2,168 Smith, Charles (private bag), Waihoki Valley, 435 395 Eketahuna Snell, E. G., Eketahuna .. .. -— 49 Southey, Alexander, Macara Street, Eketa- 875 405 huna Sparks, F. J. Hukanui .. .. .. 12 ! 17 ! Stuart-Henderson, E., Mangaone (Rural 552 j 499 Mail No. 3). Eketahuna Studholme, H., Eketahuna .. .. — 1 39

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WAIRARAPA SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

12— H. 238.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Eketahuna County-contiTiuad. Taylor, H., Hukanui . . .. .. 361 409 Terry, Walter Thomas, Rakanui, Pongaroa 970 815 Thomas, Richard, Sugarloaf, Haunui .. 1,221 1,127 Thomasen, R. (Section 20, Block IV), (rural 188 184 mail delivery), Eketahuna Thomasen, R. (Section 2-5, Block IV), (rural 185 200 mail delivery), Eketahuna Thomasen, R. (Section 36, Block VII), (rural 206 187 mail delivery), Eketahuna Tildesley, R. H. (Estate of late), Eketahuna 1,262 1,188 Tomlinson, A., Ngamotu, Eketahuna .. 1,548 1,590 Tomlinson, B. A., Pleckville, Eketahuna .. 710 760 Toyn, G. W., Eketahuna .. .. — 211 Tulloch, A. H., Hukanui .. .. — 500 Turner, F. C. (Estate of late), Eketahuna.. 2,563 2,429 Twenty man, Wilson, Hukanui .. .. 163 252 Udy, C., Hukanui .. .. .. 242 160 Udy, Guy, Hukanui .. .. .. — 240 Wellwood and Co., Eketahuna .. .. 907 1,441 Wilhelmsen, C., Hukanui .. .. 23 27 Wingate, John Gordon, Meldrum (rural de- 1,707 1,617 livery), Opaki, Masterton Wall, A., Pahiatua .. .. .. 870 615 Warner, S. E., Hamua .. .. .. 743 765 Welch, P. R., Tawataia, Eketahuna .. 1,518 1,413 Welsh, J. J., Hukanui .. .. .. 542 843 White, Frank, Eastry, via Eketahuna .. 4,875 5,034 Whitmore-Searle, J., Hukanui .. .. 419 315 Wright, B., Tiraumea .. .. .. 1,000 1,127 154,007 156,981 J MAURICEVILLE COUNTY (In Masterton Subdivision). Algie, C. S., Mauriceville .. .. 1,014 1,085 Ammundsen, Ole, jun., Mauriceville West 293 412 Anderson. J. 0. W., Eketahuna .. . . 1,020 1,020 Armstrong Bros., Maungaru, Masterton .. 784 1,200 Bennett, D., Hoebridge, Mauriceville .. 1,276 1,348 Berney, John H., Te Punga, Mangamahoe 1,460 1,360 Bird, W. H., Mauriceville West .. .. 25 19 Brvans, James, Kopuaranga .. .. 64 41 Burton, Chris., jun., Mount Bruce Road, 324 295 Masterton Cameron, R. A., Dreyer's Rock, Mauriceville — 1,500 Campbell, John, Riverside, Mount Bruce, 591 588 Masterton Caseley, V. W., Hastwell .. .. 265 48 Cheetham, E. W. C., Mauriceville . . 752 742 Colquhoun, A. M., Mauriceville .. .. 1,566 1,511 Cooper, J. C., Mangamahoe .. . . 1,522 1,566 Corrigan, John, Mangamahoe .. .. 1,019 1,050 Crookenden, E. H., Hastwell, Eketahuna .. 280 259 Dagg, H. J., Ngatitipu, Ihuraua Valley .. 1,734 1,701 Dagg, R. C. F., Ihuraua, Mauriceville . . 1,330 1,314 Dorset, Mrs. Emily (Estate of), Hope Farm, 997 1,052 Mauriceville Elliott, James, Mauriceville West .. 373 331 Forsberg, Alfred, Mauriceville West .. 579 534 Giddings, A. J., Kaiparoro .. .. 125 199 Giles, Thomas Ruthrose, Eketahuna .. 382 390 Gray Bros., Mauriceville .. .. 1,789 1,669

No. of Sheep on April 30,j April 30, 1925. 1926. Mauricevtlie County—continued. Gray, William, Mount Hermon, Mauriceville, 242 210 Wairarapa Harrison, H. P., Essex Street, Masterton .. 1,920 1,671 Harvey, John, Kaiparoro .. .. I 122 152 Heckler, J. F. (Estate of), Forest Downs, 1,528 1,593 Mangamahoe Hooper, F., Kaiparoro .. .. .. 162 140 Hudson, J., Waimimi (private bag), Master- 1,163 1,340 ton Husdon, J., Waimimi, Masterton .. 307 539 Isakson, C. J., Hast well .. .. I 262 305 Isakson, Mrs. B., Mangamahoe .. .. j — 355 Jackson, Mrs. C. C., Kopuaranga .. 650 775 Jackson, Mrs. H. M., Valdor, Kopnaranga 1,125 1,170 Jennings, F., Mauriceville .. .. 395 362 Johanson, Gus., Mount Bruce, Masterton .. 91 Nil Judd, R., South belt, Masterton .. .. 5,010 4,825 Kennedy, Martin (Estate of), Tikitapu, 5,650 6,040 Mauriceville Kummer, F. W. H., Kopuaroa, Maurice- 950 Nil ville Larsen, L. P., Mauriceville West .. 1,286 1,351 Larsen, Lars, Mauriceville West .. .. 125 264 Larsen, Mrs. Peder, Mauriceville West .. 413 389 Larsen, Otto, Kaiparoro .. .. 386 404 Lemberg, V. K., Mauriceville West .. 356 125 MacDonald, A. A., Ihuraua, Mauriceville .. 310 247 Mallabar, Mrs., M. A., Hillside, Mauriceville 667 Nil Matson, E. S., Mauriceville .. .. 1,818 2,022 Matthews, L. J., Mount Bruce, Masterton 1,165 1,087 McClymont, George, Mangamahoe .. 69 98 McDonald, J. H., Ihuraua (rural mail de- 594 453 livery), Mauriceville McGovern, James, Mauriceville .. .. 1,384 2,243 McGruddy, W. J., Mangamahoe .. 549 500 McGruddy, William, Mangamahoe .. 306 306 McKenzie, Donald, Mangamahoe .. 1,059 1,106 McLachlan and Son, Mount Bruce, Masterton 450 500 McPeak, John, Grey Street, Woodville .. 260 304 Miller, Robert, Kopuaranga .. .. 1,170 1,156 Miller, W. A. (Rural Mail Delivery No. 4), 119 150 Eketahuna Myers, H., Mauriceville .. .. 1,045 648 Nielsen, M. J., Mauriceville West .. 448 414 Nordlof, R. R., Ihuraua, Mauriceville .. — 324 O'Connor, P., Gladstone .. .. 319 415 Palmer, T. H., Kaiparoro .. .. 136 132 Pinhey, W. A., Mauriceville .. .. 498 458 Rasmussen, S. H., Mount Baker, Ihuraua, 1,236 1,176 Mauriceville Riddick, F. R., Mangamahoe . . .. 144 250 Rose, A. M., Mauriceville .. .. 103 Nil Seymour Bros., Mangamahoe .. .. 945 Nil Seymour, C. B., Mangamahoe .. .. — 576 Seymour, W. H., Mangamahoe .. .. — 471 Tildesley, F., Mauriceville .. .. 625 616 Tildesley, Fred., Mauriceville .. .. 408 380 Tomlin, J. W., Mangamahoe .. .. 541 800 Welch, C., Mount Bruce .. .. 994 952 Wilkin, R. and P. (rural mail delivery), 180 165 Mauriceville Wilton, R. F., Oak Farm, Mauriceville .. 212 Nil Wright, E. J., Kopuaranga .. .. 434 445 59,895 61,638

H —238.

MARLBOROUGH-NELSON-WESTLAND SHEEP DISTRICT. Return showing Names of Sheepowners and Number of Sheep and Lambs in each County on the 30th April, 1925, and 30th April, 1926.

No. of Sheep on April HO, April 30, 1925. 1926. WAIMEA COUNTY (In Nelson Subdivision). Abattoirs (c/o Manager), Nelson .. .. 4 4 Adams, Percy, Maori Pah, Nelson .. 3,889 4,138 Aiton, R. H., Upper Moutere .. .. 110 60 Allan, S. N., Tapawera .. .. .. 81 254 Anderson, P. V., Hira . . .. .. 400 427 Andrews, B. L., Wairoa Gorge, Spring Grove 158 274 Andrews Bros., Brightwater .. .. 184 301 Andrews, E. R., Brightwater .. .. 39 35 Andrews, E. R., Brightwater .. .. 96 20 Andrews, E. R., Brightwater .. .. 161 146 Andrews, E. R., Brightwater .. .. 107 188 Andrews, F. H., Atawhai, Nelson .. — 107 Andrews, H. G., Brightwater .. .. 133 200 Andrews, J. H., Aniseed Valley, Brightwater 280 i 335 Andrews, J. J. and G. H., Brightwater .. 112 80 Andrews, N. W., Brightwater .. .. 170 191 Andrews, P. G., Tophouse .. .. 71 69 Andrews, W. C., Brightwater .. .. 350 313 Anglesey, James, Lanherne, Tadmor .. 287 255 Anglesey, W., Tadmor .. .. .. 115 151 Anstice, H. (Kikiwa Property), Trafalgar 215 147 Street, Nelson Arnold, G. A., Willow Bank Farm, Waimea 51 75 West Arnold, John L., Pine Grove, Kohatu .. 423 364 Arnold, Joseph, Wilford Grove, Waimea West 29 23 Arnold, Mrs. Johanna, Waimea West .. 382 382 Arnold, Mrs. John, Woodburn, Kohatu .. 1,149 845 Arnold, Richard, Woolmer Brook, Korere.. 600 650 Arnold, William, Spring Grove .. .. 183 201 Atkins, George, Fairfield, Riwaka .. 152 78 Atkins, J., Richmond .. .. .. 235 204 Atkins, R., Motueka .. .. .. 431 216 Austin, G. C., Kikiwa, Nelson .. .. — 350 Austin, Thomas, Hira .. .. ■. 274 274 Baigent, A. P., Wakefield .. .. 45 51 Baigent, Alexander, Wai-iti Farm, Wakefield 217 310 Baigent Bros. (Wakefield Property), Waimea 281 252 Street, Nelson Baigent, C. A., Half Moon, Wakefield .. 45 68 Baigent, F. H. (Estate of), Wakefield .. 279 Nil Baigent, G. W., Spion Kop, Wakefield .. 331 303 Baigent, Henry, Wakefield Farm, Nelson .. 367 381 Baigent, Joseph (Estate of), Gleniti, Wake- 399 387 field Baigent, Lyell, The Swamp, Wakefield . .. 270 274 Baigent, P. A., Riversdale, Wakefield .. 98 101 Baigent, R., Wakefield .. .. .. 257 252 Baigent, R. F., Tui Farm, Wakefi»ld .. 124 160 Baigent, S. G., Tui .. .. .. 55 104 Balck, J. F., Highwood, Thorpe .. .. 418 539 Barker, A. F., Stanley Brook .. .. 135 146 Barker, A. F., Stanley Downs, Stanley Brook 306 230 Barker, William T., High Fell, Stanley Brook 511 452 Barker, William T., Low Fell, Stanley Brook 144 208 Barnes, J. T., Marybank, Atawhai .. 300 290 Barnett, S. C., Riwaka .. .. . • 115 82 Bartlett, J. E., Box 25, Richmond .. 78 44 Bartlett, J. E. (Tapawera Property), Rich- 365 351 mond Bastin, W., Thorpe .. .. .. 303 268 Batchelor, F. C., and Sons, Craven Creek, 438 407 Motueka Bate, Percy T., Riwaka.. .. .. 10 17 Bate, Ralph, Riwaka .. .. ..I 112 104 Batt, D. W., Thorpe .. .. .. 304 303 Batt, S. C., Burbank, Wakefield .. .. — 375 Batt, William, Wai-iti Farm, Wakefield .. 315 Nil Baxter, Jesse, Tophouse .. .. 535 434 Beardmore, W. G., Richmond .. .. 87 19 Beatson, Cecil D., Richmond .. .. 50 46 Beatson, Charles E. G., May Bank, Ngati- 192 179 moti Beatson, Charles H., Tui Pah, Orinoco .. 170 43 Beatson, J. G., Ngatimoti .. .. 59 50 Beatson, W. H., Orinoco .. .. 426 374 Beeby, R., Stoneleigh, Sherry River ., 135 186

j No. of Sheep on I April 30,1 April 30, I 1925. 1926. Waimea County—continued Beilby Bros., Koreke .. .. .. 320 35! Bell, E. E., Maitai, Nelson .. .. — 693 Bennetts Bros., Thorpe .. .. 365 456 Bensemann, A. E. T., Neudorf .. .. 284 285 Bensemann, C. .T. F., Upper Moutere .. 104 117 Bensemann, D. H. C., Tyresdale, Neudorf.. 355 334 Bensemann, J. H. D., Upper Moutere , . 93 119 Bensemann, Joseph, Hillcrest, Upper Mou- 90 55 tere Bensemann, R. W., Bush Run, Upper Moutere 323 | 283 Bensemann, Theodore, Deepdale, Upper 142 | Nil Moutere Berryman, Henry G., Stanley Downs, 2,168 2,134 Kohatu Berryman, Hugh, Kohatu .. .. 1,784 2,050 Berryman, Hugh (Hiwipango Property), 382 ! Nil Kohatu Best, Charles, Upper Moutere .. .. 120 122 Best, George Wilfred, Richmond .. 159 155 Best, P. and P. H. (Moutere Property), 82 99 Appleby Best, Philip, Appleby .. .. .. 25 54 Best, W. and H., Awa .. .. .. 131 106 Beuke, H. C., Neudorf .. .. .. 327 256 Beuke, H. C., Neudorf .. .. .. 228 248 Biggs, Arthur A., Glen Rae, Tapawera .. 70 61 Biggs, C. H., Tapawera .. .. — 20 Biggs, G., Tapawera .. .. .. 66 Nil Biggs, G. P., Tapawera .. .. — 70 Biggs, L. H., Glenray, Tapawera.. .. 50 46 Biggs, R. C., Tapawera .. .. 66 62 Biggs, W. R., Tadmor .. .. .. 171 Nil Bird, A. D. (Estate of), Huinga, Whangamoa 469 626 Bird, C. A., Birrie Bank, Wakefield .. 55 76 Bird, C. C., Wakefield .. .. .. 142 140 Bird, M., Brookside, Wakefield .. .. 61 62 Bird, Mrs. Mildred, Nikaunui, Whangamoa — 141 Bird, Roy A., Nikaunui, Whangamoa .. 103 Nil Bird, W. L. (Estate of), Wakefield .. 92 102 Bisley, E. H. (Moutere Property), Nelson .. 92 94 Blacbie, H., Atawhai .. .. .. 121 130 Blanchett, Mrs. Leon, Tadmor .. .. 61 79 Bleehynden, Mrs. S. J., Roundell (e/o 1,181 1,158 Mr. Arthur Mead), Tophouse Blick, Mrs. Sarah E (Estate of), Brook Street 371 315 Valley, Nelson Blow, S. W. R., Eernihurst, Golden Downs 719 Nil Bookman, Charles, Upper Moutere .. 1 29 Bookman, F. A. J., Upper Moutere .. 69 76 Bookman, Henry, Photina Terrace, Neudorf 90 113 Booker Bros., Matarika.. .. .. 334 330 Booth, W. S., Brightwater .. . . 507 615 Booth, W. S , Glenrath, Wairoa Gorge, 710 512 Brightwater Booth, W. S., Hillrath Lee, Brightwater .. 350 400 Booth, W. S. (Wairoa Gorge Property), — 400 Brightwater Borch, Walter, Orinoco .. .. 507 406 Borlace, J. T., Trevalso, Spring Grove .. 322 193 Bosselmann, H. W. and D. F. J., Neudorf.. 277 269 Boyes, Joseph, Graham River, Pokororo .. 355 Nil Boyes, L. and A. C., The Graham, Pokororo 745 950 Boys' Training Farm, Stoke .. .. 370 Nil Bradley Bros., Riwaka .. .. .. 533 Nil Bradley, D. E. P., Sea View Farm, Riwaka.. 91 112 Brady, Michael, Whangapeka .. .. 384 356 Brereton, Allen, Ngatimoti .. .. 182 134 Brereton, C. B., Orinoco .. .. 568 535 Brereton, Thomas, Ngatimoti (rural mail . 599 577 delivery), Motueka Briggs, G. W., Dart Valley, Tapawera .. 508 668 Bright, G. S., Redwood's Valley .. .. 136 155 Bromell, E. H., Kohatu .. .. 911 92 Bromell, E. H., Baton .. .. .. — 762 Bromell, P. H., Sherry River .. .. 00 110 Brooks, T. E., Sherry River .. .. 69 63 Brougham, Graham, Motueka .. .. 165 84 Brown Bros., Hira ., ,. 152 188

H.—238.

MARLBOROUGH-NELSON-WESTLAND SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Waimea County—continued. Brown, J., Hira .. .. .. 52 52 Brown, J., Hira .. .. .. ](j 52 Bullard, W. H., Wakefield .. .. 110 105 Bunting, J., Korere .. .. .. 15 17 Bun ton, W., Wakapuaka Suburban .. 409 j 129 Burke, Mrs. E. M., Upper Moutere .. 208 | 225 Burnett, E. H., Dovedale .. .. 78 112 Burnett, H. E., Spring Grove .. .. 126 129 Burnett, J. E. T., Thorpe .. .. 55 41 Burnett, S. E., Neudorf .. .. 24 31 Burnett, William Henry, Dovedale .. 84 60 Burrell, George N., Orinoco .. .. 410 \ 345 Burrough, G. H., Clifton Downs, Bishopdale 790 | 640 Burrows, W. G., Stanley Brook .. .. 351 | 277 Busch, P. P., Hope .. . . .. 175 169 Cain, W. J., Kiwi .. .. .. 55 61 Caldwell, J., Kiwi .. .. .. 160 i Nil Campbell, Herbert J., Redwood's Valley .. 3 j Nil Canton, Alfred, Motueka .. .. — j 36 Canton, Herbert, Middlebank, Orinoco .. 607 | 534 Canton, Lewis, Kiwi .. .. .. 606 ! 521 Carlsson, Mrs. S. J., Kikiwa, via Kohatu .. 406 \ 395 Cawthron Trust (c/o W. Rout, Secretary), 100 ■ 96 Nelson Cederman, Leslie, Waimea West .. — I 22 Cederman, N. V., Riverdale, Ngatimoti .. — 886 Challies, Alfred, Appleby .. .. 261 | 226 Challies, Arthur, Appleby .. .. 263 j 244 Challies, C. and E., Appleby .. .. 526 j 550 Challies, Edgar, Waimea West .. .. 1,041 i 1,109 Challies, Frank, Waimea West .. .. 559 I 524 Challies, H. W., Appleby .. .. 203 267 Chandler, J., Wangapeka .. .. 212 j 203 Chandler, R., Wangapeka .. .. 500 ] 448 Chapman and Harvey, Sandy Bay .. 31 50 Chapman, G., Riwaka .. .. .. 386 510 Chaytor, Walter H., Glanbrydan, Atapo .. 175 ! '159 Ching, James* Wakatu .. .. .. 21 j 20 Ching, W. H., Stoke .. .. .. — | 101 Chisnall, T. B., Hope .. .. .. 86 j 92 Christian, E. E., Tadmor .. .. 226 230 Christian, J. W., Kokako, Tui .. .. 232 187 Christian, W. R., Tadmor .. .. 456 460 Clayden Bros., Eern Glen, Wakefield .. 643 j 575 Clifford, J., Motueka .. .. .. 134 119 Close, H. A., Hira .. .. .. 167 177 Close, H. S., Wakefield .. .. .. 293 j 257 Cobeldick, Ernest (Tui), (private bag), Nelson 254 214 Cole, Gordon C., Moberley Earm, Koreke .. 87 73 Cole, 0., Pokororo .. .. .. 555 540 Cole, T. W., Thorney Croft, Brightwater .. 121 140 Coleman, A. E., Korere .. .. 212 j 242 Coleman, E. J., Motupiko .. .. 172 119 Coleman, Mrs. Jane, Motupiko .. .. 133 131 Coleman, R. H., The Terrace, Motupiko .. — 82 Coleman, R. H., and E. W., The Terrace, 145 Nil Motupiko Coleman, T. S. H., Greenhill, Matariki .. 274 Nil Coleman, W. C., Korere .. . . 224 244 Coleman, W. C. (II Property), Korere .. 160 125 Cook, Charles, Wai-iti .. .. .. 274 280 Cook, H. T., Appleby .. .. .. 389 208 Cook, James, Riwaka .. .. .. 850 803 Cook, S. J., Woodlands, Upper Moutere .. • 47 45 Cook, Thomas, Riwaka . . .. 146 134 Coppell, E. G.,. Brightwater .. .. 38 26 Corder, John, Mortley Properties, Waka- 189 190 puaka Suburban Cottor, Miss D., Bay View, Hiwipango .. 182 Nil Cowin, H. (rural delivery), Wakefield .. 321 411 Cowin, J. T., Thorpe .. .. .. 304 255 Cowin, Walter, Stanley Brook .. .. 146 137 Cowin, William, Sundry Valley, Thorpe .. 940 950 Cresswell Bros., Lower Moutere .. .. 145 148 Crichton, A. M., Wakefield .. .. 120 142 Cropp, B., Richmond .. .. .. 279 305 Cropp, B. P., Wai-iti .. .. .. 190 203 Cross, E. W., Richmond .. .. — 16' Cummings, P., Atawhai.. .. .. 350 402 Curnow, J. H., Tapawera .. .. 914 950 Currin, P. H., Wakefield .. .. 507 396 Currin, R. B., Spring Grove .. .. 51 105 Dallwitz, B. E., Upper Moutere .. .. — 84 Daniell, A. H., Orinoco .. .. 131 141 Da vies, A. N., Dovedale .. .. 70 63

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Waimea County—continued. Davies, Albert N., Dovedale .. .. 203 222 Davies, J. A., Dovedale.. .. .. 115 346 Davies, Job A., Dovedale .. .. 337 102 Davies, Mrs. E. E., Dovedale .. .. 77 64 Davies, Owen J., Dovedale .. .. 160 145 Davies, Roy, Dovedale .. .. .. 275 220 Davies, R. Or., Pigeon Valley, Wakefield .. 172 199 Deadman, J. C., Motuplko .. .. 5 31 Deck, G. M., Umukuri .. .. . . 1,200 1,166 Delaney, B., Pokororo .. . . .. 1 2 Dencker, A. G., Whangamoa .. .. — 1 Deneker, C. J. C., Wexham, Whangamoa .. 73 84 Disher, A. J. (II), Golden Downs .. 300 180 Dodson, George, Mount Pleasant, Atawhai.. 209 204 Dodson, Herbert, Riversdale, Atawhai .. 435 480 Dodson, Percy, Whangamoa .. .. 102 150 Drew, Ralph, Whangapeka .. .. 116 201 Drogemuller, C. C. D., Deepdale, Upper 395 394 Moutere Drogemuller, F., Upper Moutere .. 321 284 Drogemuller, Theodore J., Upper Moutere 460 434 Drogemuller, W. 0. C. (Estate of), (c/o Pitt 162 142 and Moore, Solicitors, Nelson) Dron, J. W., Waimea West .. 70 20 Dron, W. D., Blink Bonnie, Spring Grove.. 153 45 Drummond, A., Riverina, Tapawera . . 5,098 5,495 Drummond, A., The Pines, Riwaka .. 126 135 Drummond, A. and D., Upper Moutere .. 286 320 Drummond, A. .T., Hill Top, Riwaka .. 583 560 Drummond, H. 0., and Son, Riwaka .. 102 245 Drummond, James, Braeburn .. .. 60 76 Drummond, W. V., Riwaka .. .. 6 5 Ducker, H. C., Neudorf.. .. .. 3 20 Dudley, C. H„ Pokororo .. .. 490 563 Duncan, James, Kiwi .. .. .. 5 Nil Duncan, John L., Umukuri .. .. 52 87 Duncan, J. W. L., Umukuri .. .. 27 Nil Duncan, L. G., Umukuri .. .. 57 49 Durrant, R. J., Motueka .. .. 140 207 Eban, E. K., Stanley Brook .. .. 455 506 Eban, R., Stanley Brook .. .. 808 770 Eban, V. L., Upper Moutere .. .. 30 Nil Eden Bros., Wakefield .. .. .. 329 320 Eden, George, Hope .. .. .. 60 39 Eden, H., Todd Bush, Wakapuaka Suburban 276 367 Eden, Mrs. M. A., Hope .. .. 130 223 Eden, R. G., Wakefield .. .. 41 28 Eden, William, Spring Grove .. .. 31 41 Edwards, A. R., Motueka .. .. — 23 Edwards, R. Arnold, Brentwood Farm, 17 14 Lower Moutere Eggers, E., Wakefield .. .. .. 320 315 Eggers, Francis H., Long Look Out, Upper 90 102 Moutere Eggers, L. W., Upper Moutere .. .. 220 220 Eggers, Mrs. Johanne, Upper Moutere .. 130 104 Eggers, O. E., Upper Moutere .. .. ' 320 316 Eginton, L. J., Motueka .. .. 63 75 Eginton, W. J., Ohaytor Estate, Motueka 297 183 Elliot, T., Rockey Dell, Maitai, Nelson .. 240 268 Ellis, G. R., The Forks, Kaka .. .. 244 213 Ellis, R. C., Hiwipango .. .. .. 224 285 Evans, J. H., Motueka .. .. ■ • 34 49 Evans, W. T., Brooklyn, Umukuri .. 86 97 Everett, Albert, Pokororo .. .. 177 142 Eves, B., Spring Grove .. .. .. 88 70 Eves, J. W., Wai-iti .. .. .. 500 514 Eves, Joseph, Stanley Brook Hill, Wakefield 562 406 Eves, N. A. J., Trass Valley, Wai-iti .. 300 310 Eves, Reuben, Wakefield .. .. 41 56 Ewers, K. M„ Neudorf .. .. .. 106 92 Ewers, L. E., Neudorf .. .. .. 213 193 Ewers, Ludwig, Pine Villa, Neudorf .. 221 178 Ewers, Norman, Rosedale, Neudorf .. 165 153 Eyles, Mrs. Charles, Rockwood, Thorpe .. 557 556 Eyles, 0. C., Wakefield .. .. .. — 51 Eyles, 8. L., Thorpe .. .. •. 419 424 Eyles, W. C., Thorpe .. .. .. 372 364 Fairey, F., Nelson .. .. .. 580 348 Fairhall, F. L., Ranui, Wakefield .. 391 364 Fairhall, W. E., Birch Terrace, Wakefield .. 810 583 Fargher, J. E. C., Tadmor .. .. 193 164 Fargher, Mrs. M. II., Sulby Glen, Tadmor.. 870 558 Fargher, P. W., Sunny Bank, Tadmor .. 152 122 Farley Bros., Lower Moutere .. ... 326 Nil

H.—23b.

MARLBOROUGH-NELSON-WESTLAND SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Waimea County—continued. Farley Bros., Lower Moutere .. .. 1.70 Nil Farley, F. W., Lower Moutere .. .. — 359 Farley, G. E., Lower Moutere .. .. — 70 Faulkner Bros., Awanui, Tapawera .. 3,098 1,481 Faulkner Bros (Wakefield Property), Tapa- 23 15 wera Faulkner, R. C., Tapawera .. * .. 256 200 Fa wee t, C., Ngatimoti . . .. .. 48 Nil Fawcet, H. F., Wakefield .. .. 360 276 Fawcet, L. S., Sherry River .. .. 566 435 Fawcet, W. J., Riverlea, Tadmor .. 240 305 Fell, F. C. C., Wakefield .. .. — 835 Fellows, R. R., No. 2 Island, Tahunanui .. 142 190 Fenemor Bros., Stanley Brook .. .. 1,040 1,040 Fenemor, R. A., The Slippery Road, Sherry 510 421 River Fenemor, R. 0., Meadow Bank, Tapawera 303 278 Fenemor, W., Stanley Brook .. .. 258 Nil Fen wick, P. E., Atapo .. .. .. 20 244 Field, A. G., Seaside, Stoke .. .. 69 82 Field, B. M., Thorpe .. .. ... 933 797 Field, Gordon, Burnside, Hope .. .. 61 54 Field, T. A. H. (Okiwi Property), Nelson .. 851 j 751 Fisher, A., Belgrove .. .. .. — 114 Fisher, E., Neudorf .. .. .. 198 242 Fitch, Joseph, Tapawera .. . . 120 108 Flower, Hemi W. (Whangamoa Property), 133 122 Takino, Whangamoa Flower, Henry T., Hira.. .. .. 686 830 Flower, John, Kia Ora, Hira .. .. 383 341 Flower, William, The Brooks, Whakapuaka 62 51 Ford, Frederick, Waimea West .. .. 280 184 Ford, Herbert, Springlands, Redwood's Valley 64 75 Ford, W. J., Appleby .. .. .. 67 122 Forsyth Bros., Woodland Terrace, Stanley 245 j 137 Brook Forsyth, E. F., Evanston Farm, Stanley 305 ! 225 Brook Forsyth, M. K., Stanley Brook .. .. 34 I 103 Fowler, L. S., Motueka .. . . .. 100 | 121 Francois, John, Riwaka . . .. 71 81 Freezing-works (The Manager), Nelson .. 15 20 Friend, A. E., Wangapeka .. .. 90 76 Friend, L. 0. A., Hope .. .. ... — 125 Frost, A. N. (Estate of), Northam Dale, Ata- 130 134 whai Frost, E. C., Hira . . . . .. 61 71 Frost, E. W., Wakapuaka Suburban .. 106 101 Frost, L. C., Lud Valley, Hira .. .. 103 98 Frost, W. T., Lud Run, Hira .. .. 103 101 Fry, Charles P., Brooklyn Umukuri .. 69 78 Fry, J. W., Lone Pine, Umukuri.. .. 182 Nil Fry, Richard, Umukuri.. .. .. 17 24 Funnell, S. W., Braeburn .. .. 112 153 Furness, Frank, Stanley Brook .. .. — 142 Fynmore, N. N., Golden Downs .. .. 662 600 Gainsford, H. S., Hiwipango .. .. 232 204 Gardiner, W., Foxhill .. .. .. 27 26 Gardiner, W., Ngatimoti .. .. 138 148 Gerrish, K. W., Neudorf .. .. — 17 Gibbs, Albert, Wakefield .. .. 484 435 Gibbs, Albert, Wakefield .. .. 358 Nil Gibbs, C. A., Tui .. .. .. — 305 Gibbs, F. H., Melrose, Tapawera.. .. 173 80 Gibbs, F. H., Stanley Brook .. .. — 254 Gibbs, F..W., Graveleigh, Tapawera .. 354 285 Gibbs, H. C., Thorpe . . .. .. 547 684 Gibbs, H. M., Wakefield . . .. 110 102 Gibbs, Isaac, Long Valley, Motupiko .. 607 Nil Gibbs, Joseph (Estate of), Wakefield . . 378 319 Gibbs, T. W., Wakefield . . .. 295 245 Gibbs, W. M. R., Motupiko .. .. 657 558 Gifford, L., Applebv . . .. .. 63 Nil Gill, A. W., Redwood's Valley .. .. 52 47 Gill, Alfred G., Atawhai . . . . 182 182 Gill, F., Redwood's Valley . . .. 40 37 Gifl, F. H., Wakapuaka Suburban .. 290 204 Gill, H. S., Redwood's Valley .. .. 67 61 Godbaz, Andrew, Foxhill .. .. 194 186 Godbaz, Martin H., Tophouse, Foxhill .. 207 178 Goodall, E. C., Riwaka .. . . .. — 29 Granger, Mrs. Jane, Glen Avon, Foxhill .. 13 17 Gray, Charles (II Property), Wakefield .. 317 137 Gray, Charles, Matariki. . . . .. 227 154 Gray, Charles, Wakefield .. .. 208 245

No. of Sheep on . April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. , Waimea County—continued. Green, A., Ngatimoti .. .. .. 242 154 Green, E. (Pearce River Property), Pokororo 550 606 Green, H. G., Longlands, Tui .. .. 300 88 Green, Mrs. E. M., Creaghduff, Braeburn .. 37 39 Green, Mrs. Mary J., Spring Grove .. 90 170 Greenwood, F. C., Ngatimoti .. .. 558 556 Greep, William Henry, Tapawera .. 4 12 Greig, C. T., Spring Grove .. .. 94 70 Greig, T. R., Spring Grove .. .. 80 63 Griffith, Elijah, Vermont Vale, Wai-iti .. 202 153 Griffith, H. S., Wai-iti .. .. .. 150 72 Griffith, Mrs. Olive, Wai-iti .. .. 376 332 Griffiths, A. P., Stanley Brook .. .. 847 798 Griffiths, E. L., Tapawera .. .. 82 82 Griffiths, E. L., Tapawera .. .. 190 142 Grindle. A. W., Kohatu.. .. .. 78 50 Grooby, L. H., Umukuri .. .. — 55 Grooby, Mrs. George (Tertius), Rocky River, 81 91 Motueka Grooby, T. (Quartus), Avondale, Orinoco .. 38 42 Grooby, T. (Tertius), Green Hill, Ngatimoti 646 525 Guy, A. L., Ngatimoti .. .. .. 222 131 Hagen, J. W., Spring Grove .. .. 351 317 Hair, L., Richmond .. .. .. 210 242 Hall, A. E. and C. C., Waimea West .. 604 605 Hall, Charles, Thorpe .. .. .. 634 516 Hall, George, Atawhai .. .. .. 76 Nil Hammond, David Appleby .. .. 114 89 Hannen, R., Tadmor .. .. .. 120 144 Hannen, T., Fairview, Tadmor .. .. 102 123 Hanron, Mrs. Alice (Estate of), Stanley Brook 1,101 1,004 Hansen, H. O., Upper Moutere .. .. 92 120 Hardyment, J. A., Wairoa Gorge, Bright- 1,037 1,212 water Harford, H. D., Tadmor .. .. 268 192 Harkness, W. D., Richmond .. .. 30 40 Harley, Godfrey, Lower Moutere.. .. 23 Nil Harley, C. J. (Estate of), Nelson .. 56 49 Harman, A. J., Hira .. .. .. 651 597 Harman, G., Brightwater .. .. 506 469 Harman, H. W. I)., Kiwipango .. .. 560 359 Harris, C. P., Wakefield .. .. 301 318 Harris, C. S., Kiwi .. .. .. 438 342 Hart, James, Hart's Valley, Richmond . . 756 746 Harvey and Franklyn, Sandy Bay .. 51 22 Harvey, C. L., Motueka .. .. 246 358 Harvey, H. T., Hira .. .. .. 362 360 Harvey, Isaac, Hira .. .. .. 520 580 Harvey, J., Upper Moutere .. .. 75 142 Hawkes, W. M. (rural delivery), Wakefield.. 799 764 Hawthorne, M., Aniseed Valley, Hope .. 334 309 Haycock, Edward J., Willow Bank, Ngati- 109 85 moti Haycock, George S., and Sons, The Aniseed 1,658 1,522 Valley Run, Richmond Haycock, Stanley, Richmond .. .. 72 5 Heath Bros. (Ngatimoti Property), Motueka 173 353 Heath, J. T., Graham River, Pokororo .. 222 243 Hebberd, H. J., Whangamoa .. .. 608 586 Heine, Eric, Upper Moutere .. .. 59 86 Heine, F. W., Upper Moutere .. .. 117 112 Heine, J. C. G., Upper Moutere .. .. 4 1 Henderson, H. C., Kairuru .. .. 2,736 2,500 Henderson, W. J., Otawhero, Sandy Bay .. 734 Nil Herrick, F. W., Lower Moutere .. .. 191 159 Herrick, S. A., Lower Moutere .. .. 5 Nil Herwin, George, Tophouse .. .. 566 498 Hewetson, J. H. C. (Estate of), Kendal Grove, 465 254 Upper Moutere Hewetson, Thomas, Upper Moutere .. 202 150 Hewitt, N. A., Sunny dale, Orinoco .. 500 495 Hickey, John 0., Sherry River .. .. 946 660 Hickmott, R. G., Riwaka .. .. 147 102 Hickmott, W., Riwaka .. .. .. 861 810 Higgins, A. C., The Forks, Wairoa Gorge, 634 631 Wakefield Higgins, A. E., Spring Grove .. .. 200 150 Higgins Bros., Spring Grove .. .. 341 425 Higgins, C. V., Belgrove .. .. 350 280 Higgins, E. P., Belgrove .. .. 560 458 Higgins, J. J., Tadmor .. .. .. 298 304 Higgins, L. A., Belgrove .. .. 522 I 486 Higgins, Roy A., Woodlands, Foxhill .. 265 350 Higgins, S. G., jun„ Spring Grove .. 263 381 Hildyard, J.'S., Brightwater .. .. 1,093 1 1,083

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MARLBOROUGH-NELSON-WESTLAND SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Waimea Cootty—continued. Hill, A., Hope .. .. .. 149 } 145 Hippolite, Jack, Karaka, Croixelles .. | 238 283 Hippolite, Joseph, Okiwi Bay .. .. 633 | 500 Hislop, W. J., Richmond .. .. j — j 244 Hobson, George, Ngarua, Riwaka .. j 888 | 898 Hobson, George, Riwaka .. .. — j 703 Hocton, A. L., Dovedale .. .. j 488 | 425 Hocton, L. W., Dovedale .. .. J 257 | 222 Hodges Bros. (Pearce Property), Pokororo .. 810 1 Nil Hodges, B. S. E., Pokororo .. .. — | 74 Hodges, J. L., Pokororo .. .. — I 759 Hodgkinson, Frederick, Tadmor .. .. 720 625 Hodgkinson, G. G., Tadmor .. .. j 346 j 293 Hodgkinson, R., Upper Moutere .. .. I 28 25 Holdaway, G. R., Braeburn .. .. 30 2 Holder, Francis, Pangatotara (rural de- 360 { Nil livery), Motueka Holland Edward Moses, Woodlawn, Foxhill 24 j 55 Holland, Malcolm, Beverley, Foxhill .. 53 31 Holland, Mrs. Mary, Belgrove .. .. 60 81 Holmes, J., Tadmor .. .. .. 37 52 Holmes, R. J., Hira .. .. .. 160 160 Holmwood, Arthur Henry (Pokororo Pro- j 6 Nil perty), East Takaka Holyoake Bros., Sandy Bay .. .. — 598 Holyoake, R., Sandy Bay, Riwaka .. 1,048 998 Hopgood, A. C., Tapawera .. .. j 9 27 Horton, Isaac E., Golden Downs, Nelson .. 1,054 951 Hoult, E. C. M., Belgrove .. .. 185 148 Hoult, E. J., Belgrove .. .. .. 114 120 Hoult, E. S. and R., Wai-iti .. .. 300 Nil Hoult, F., Wai-iti .. .. .. 21 32 Hoult, L. J., Wai-iti .. .. .. 28 Nil Howell, A. H. T., Glenhope .. .. — 187 Hunt Bros., Belgrove .. .. .. 545 480 Hunt, G. and A., Wantwood, Wakefield .. 1,190 1,083 Hunt, Thomas, and Son, Highfield, Koreke.. 105 1,625 Hunt, Thomas, Highfield, Koreke .. 1,260 Nil Hunt, W. R., Koreke, Wakefield.. .. 991 1,070 Hunter, G. F., Wairoa Gorge, Wakefield .. 706 j 696 Hutcheson, R. O., Wakefield .. .. — 23 Hyde, L. G., Brightwater .. .. 200 400 Hyland, M., Motueka .. .. .. 212 229 Inwood, H. E., Motueka .. .. 12 15 Inwood, Harold R. S., Pigeon Valley, Wake- 204 j 155 field Inwood, J. T., Dovedale .. .. 112 112 Inwood, Lawrence, Motueka .. .. 243 296 Inwood, Wilfred L., Pangatotara (rural de- 180 135 livery), Motueka Irvine, R. M., Brightwater .. .. 1,004 1,021 Irvine, W. D., Glen Nevis, Brightwater .. 1,408 1,500 Jackett, A. John, Jackett's Island, Han .. 554 565 Jackson, R. B. (Estate of), Trafalgar Street, 67 Nil Nelson Jacques, T., Wangu Downs, Glenhope .. -— 90 Jenkins, A. C. B., Riwaka .. .. 772 781 Jenkins, Charles, Wakefield .. .. 72 70 Johnson, H. D., Aniseed Valley, Hope .. 653 653 Johnson, Miss E. T., Kiwi .. .. 73 41 Johnston, H. K., Aniseed Valley, Hope .. 518 517 Johnston, James H., Hope .. .. 723 717 Johnston, M. M., Upper Moutere.. .. 10 19 Jones, E. H., Battery Hill, Matariki .. 880 885 Jordan, C. E. (rural delivery), Wakefield .. 527 707 Jordan, J. H., Stanley Brook .. .. 345 370 Jordan, P. A., Dovedale .. .. 443 | 545 Jordan, William A. (rural mail delivery), 892 846 Kohatu Kelland, H. C., Brook Street, Nelson .. 124 163 Kemp, Arthur, Westwood, Braeburn .. 35 36 Kempthorne, G., Tirahunga, Brightwater .. 210 212 Kenyon, A. A., Thorpe .. .. .. 183 203 Kerr, A., Blue Glen, Kohatu .. .. 1,924 1,831 Kerr, A. P., Luey's Creek, Brightwater .. 427 405 Kerr, D. A., Kohatu .. .. .. 970 855 Kerr, 0. A., Atawhia .. .. .. — 27 King and Hartley, Glen-iti Station, Golden 2,105 1,944 Downs Kissel, W. J., Rangatotara (rural delivery), — 126 Motueka Kinzett, Alfred, Tapawera .. .. 312 227 Kinzett, Arthur F., Kiwi .. .. 12 10 Kinzett, Mrs. Sophia, Tapawera .. .. 217 177 Kite, Henry, Tapawera .. .. 214 175

No. of Sheep on April 30,1 April 30, 1925. 1926. Waimea County—continued. Knight, H. (Redwood's Valley Property), 98 95 Nile Street, Nelson Krammer, George H. F., Lower Moutere .. 49 55 Krammer, Harry, Lower Moutere .. 60 21 Lammas, A. (Wakefield Property), Washing- 300 280 ton Valley, Nelson Lammas, B. J., Dovedale .. .. 234 Nil Lammas, E. J., Dovedale .. .. 316 455 Lammas, E. J. D., Dovedale .. .. 123 356 Lammas, Newton, Wakefield .. .. 223 222 Langman, H. W., Thorpe .. .. 428 406 Lankow, George W., Overlook, Hope .. 259 281 Large, Frederick G., Rai Falls .. .. 260 264 Leach, J. H., Wakatu .. .. .. 23 29 Leach, Percy J., Mount Pleasant, Ngati- 62 37 moti Limmer, J. J., Ngatimoti .. .. 80 100 Limmer, Mrs. Caroline, Tottenham Rise, 113 121 Lower Moutere Lines, A. A., Sherry River .. .. 259 Nil Lines, Arthur A., Wai-iti .. .. 425 465 Lines Bros., Wairoa Gorge, Brightwater .. | 827 902 Lines, C. A., Bluff Farm, Tui .. .. 316 Nil Lines, F. H. J., Sherry River .. .. 305 325 Lines, H. J., Wai-iti .. .. .. 179 170 Lines, J. W., Sherry River .. .. 203 Nil Lines, W. H. J., Orinoco .. .. 130 128 Linton Bros., Maitai, Nelson .. .. 73 148 Linton, Mrs. Lydia, Maitai, Nelson .. i 35 Nil Livesey, William, Motueka .. .. 400 561 Llewellyn Bros., Orinoco .. .. 600 523 Loveridge, Ernest, Thorpe .. .. 567 680 Loveridge, F. J., Dovedale .. .. 325 314 Loveridge, E. J. (II Property), Thorpe (rural 547 i 549 delivery), Wakefield Loveridge, Percy, Bella Vista, Wakatu .. — 419 Lowe, Miss M., Harakeke .. .. 11 16 Lowry, H., Atapo .. .. .. 157 305 Lublow, G. J. F., Baton .. .. 700 510 Lucas, H. G., Atawhai .. .. .. 70 60 Lukey, W. N., 88 Valley, Koreke .. 562 573 Lunn, Mrs. Emily, Belgrove .. .. 153 153 Lusty, W., Richmond .. .. .. 125 112 Macpherson, N., Matariki .. .. 384 445 Malcolm, Ernest, Richmond .. .. 150 92 Manson, George, Stoke .. .. .. 22 42 Marsden, J. W., Stoke .. .. .. 19 25 Martel, H., Richmond .. .. .. 66 Nil Martin, W., Wakefield .. .. .. 253 229 Max, A. E., Brightwater .. .. 183 182 Max, W., Brightwater .. .. .. 69 84 McCarthy, Justin, Tadmor .. .. 289 253 McCarthy, T., Matariki .. .. .. 637 597 McCarthy, T., jun., Sherry River .. 445 375 MeConachie, Mrs. T. N., Glenhope .. 650 332 McConachie, N., Hope Valley, Glenhope .. 622 633 McGaveston, N. A. (rural delivery), Motueka 525 571 McGaveston, Theo., Gap, Pokororo .. 482 400 McGaveston, W. H., Sunnyside, Motueka . . 164 174 McGowan, Leonard, Spring Grove .. 416 466 McKay, R. L., 88 Valley, Wakefield .. 77 Nil McLean Bros., Ngaio, Riwaka .. .. 178 212 McMahon, George, Hythe Lodge (Tapawera 389 383 Property), Stoke McMurray, A. J., Brightwater .. .. 37 105 McMurtrie, L. G., Kanaka, Kohatu .. 172 363 McMurtry, N. R., Kikiwa, Kohatu .. 334 Nil McNab, Thomas (rural delivery), Motueka 34 28 McPherson, A. G., Wakefield .. .. 167 I 186 Mead, A. W., FoxhiJl .. .. .. 470 446 Mead, G. L., Motupiko .. .. .. 294 1,084 Mead, H. N., Motupiko .. .. 704 684 Mead, J. H., Gordon Downs, Hiwipango .. 547 598 Mead, John, Motupiko .. .. .. 385 254 Mead, John, Wai-iti .. .. .. 28 21 Mead, Mrs. Elizabeth, Foxhill .. .. 244 228 Mead, W. A., Waireka, Tophouse .. 280 323 Mead, W. G., Wakefield .. .. 15 41 Mental Hospital Farm, Stoke .. .. — 419 Moffitt, S. L., Tadmor .. .. .. 213 352 Moore, H. L., Spring Grove .. .. 476 315 Moorhouse Bros., Brook Street, Nelson .. 100 152 Moorhouse Bros., Glenhope .. .. 546 596 Moran, William J. (Estate), Skeet Valley, 133 88 Baton

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MARLBOROUGH-NELSON-WESTLAND SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30,1 April 30, 1925. I 1926. Waimea County—continued. Morrison, D. D. P., Glenhuan, Wakapuaka 273 Nil Morrison, James, Drumduan, Wakapuaka 130 145 Suburban Moss, Frank, Umukuri .. .. .. I 224 223 Murcott, Ernest, Long Gully, Brightwater j 631 606 Murcott, G. E., Brightwater .. .. 309 283 Murcott, Henry,'Brightwater .. .. j 610 529 Murcott, Henry (Wairoa Gorge Property), j 443 540 Brightwater Murcott, W., Brightwater .. .. j 209 202 Mytton, H. J., Sugar Loaf Run, Pokororo.. j 1,720 1,790 Mytton, L. H. (Baton Property II), (rural 396 J 355 delivery), Thorpe Mytton, L. H., Thorpe .. . . .. j 359 319 Mytton, W. E., Halston (rural delivery), j 562 528 Wakefield Nagel, H. W., Neudorf.. .. .. j 71 77 Nagel, Mrs. C., Neudorf .. .. 79 65 Nalder, E. N., Waioni, Korere .. .. j 505 466 Neale, T., Stoke .. .. .. j 87 12 Newman, Thomas, Brightwater .. .. 506 540 Newport, Alfred, Wakefield .. .. 33 41 Newport, Cyril, Waterlee, Korere .. \ 820 939 Newport, E. L., Woodland, Korere .. 703 655 Newport, P. E., Birchdale, Korere .. 837 976 Newport, George, Brook Street, Nelson .. 23 Nil Newport, H. V., Korere .. .. 215 152 Newport, P., Appleby .. .. .. 800 780 Nicholls, A., Hira .. .. .. 72 72 Nicholls, Henry, Belgrove .. .. i 190 155 Nieholls, V. R., Kohatu .. .. j 198 329 Nicholson, C. E., Pokororo .. .. J — 360 Nisbett, E., Belgrove .. .. .. 132 107 Nisbett, George, Belgrove .. .. 153 167 Nisbett, John H., FoxhilJ .. .. j 29 20 Nisbett, T., Belgrove .. .. .. j 185 188 North, W. B., Boscobe), Kohatu .. 2,044 2,050 Nuttall Bros., Brightwater .. .. — 77 Nuttall, David, Wansbeck, Upper Moutere ; 211 240 O'Beirne, H. V., Hillwood, Wakapuaka 1,550 1,616 Suburban O'Connor, J. and R., Appleby .. .. I 207 202 O'Connor, W., Motueka River, Appleby .. j 190 205 O'Connor, William, Appleby .. .. j 408 456 O'Hara, Charles, Waimea West .. .. 183 154 O'Hara, S. E., Tullochgorum, Waimea West | 129 100 Packer, H. V., Blue Rock, Matariki .. j 510 412 Packer, J. E., Upper Teal Valley, Hira .. j 165 169 Pagan, J., Kohatu .. .. .. 1,336 1,186 Page, E. C., Brightwater .. .. 271 274 Paige, R. L. P., Sherry River .. .. 495 502 Painter, G. F., Riwaka .. .. .. J 26 21 Palmer, A. K., Waimea West .. .. 31 43 Palmer, Charles, Clark Valley, Korere .. j 233 200 Palmer, Conrad G., Waimea West .. j 330 305 Palmer, Conrad P., Tapawera .. .. 191 301 Palmer, F., Brightwater .. .. 10 12 Palmer, H. F., Waimea West .. .. ' 165 170 Palmer, James A., Fernhill, Korere .. 76 50 Palmer, James W. (Estate of), Korere .. j 354 300 Palmer, John W., Spring Grove .. .. j 49 41 Palmer, L. H., The Gables, Waimea West.. i 112 116 Palmer, L. M., Waimea West .. .. I 30 43 Palmer, M. C., Waimea West .. .. 31 27 Palmer, Richard, Brightwater .. .. 295 288 Palmer, T., Pigeon Valley, Wakefield .. j 40 63 Palmer, W: L., Waimea West .. .. 214 233 Parkes, D. C. and R. H., Wakefield .. j 552 736 Parkes, E. D. (Glenhope Property), Wake- ! 365 355 field Parkes, E. R., 88 Valley, Wakefield .. 1 324 238 Parkes, W. G., Brightwater . . .. 72 80 Paterson, W. C., Glenroy, Atawhai .. j 694 989 Paton, H. D., Beacon Hill, Hope .. I 835 499 Penglase, J. P., Golden Downs .. .. J 513 575 Peppin, R. de C., Richmond .. .. 190 255 Perry, George, Neudorf .. .. 466 394 Pettit, Thomas, P.O. Box 51, Nelson .. j 96 77 Phillips and Ford, Sherry River .. .. j — 461 Phillips, Mrs. H., Sherry River .. .. 64 87 Phillips, 0. A., Sherry River .. .. j 324 Nil Polglase, R. J., Richmond .. .. 31 45 Polglase, R. J., Stanley Brook .. .. 184 185 Pope, Mrs. A., Korere .. .. .. j 480 451 Pownall, N. McC. S., Orinoco .. .. 1 — 30

I No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, j 1925. 1926. Waimea County—continued. Prestidge, George, Upper Mautere .. 344 192 Price Bros., Heightington, Korere .. 230 197 Price, C. (Estate of), Brightwater .. 31 6 Price, Charles T., View Mount, Stoke .. 1,896 j 1,687 Price, Edwin, Burnside, Korere .. .. 140 I 132 Price, J. H. and R. R., Baton Bridge, Thorpe 1,260 J 1,158 Price, Joseph, Waimea West .. .. 230 267 Price, T. A., Belgrove .. .. .. J 380 299 i Primmer, N., Richmond .. .. 1 41 Nil Quinney, J. G., The Grove, Motupiko .. I 465 420 Quinney, T. L., Motupiko .. .. j 271 258 Quinney, W. F., Tapawera .. .. 425 403 Rankin, James, Ngatimoti .. .. — J 15 Rankin, J. H., Motueka .. .. j 145 J 80 Ransby, S. A., Tadmor .. .. 40 I Nil Rayner, Tasman, Wakapuaka Suburban .. | 12 16 Reaney, Thomas J., Matariki .. .. j 337 406 Rees, D. L., Tadmor .. .. .. 792 783 Reid, J. H., Glenhope .. .. ... 194 183 Remnant, James, Ngatimoti .. .. I 253 249 Richardson, Mrs. E. R. (Maitai Property), , 3,397 3,476 Richardson Street, Nelson Ricketts, C. W., Kiwi .. .. .. 310 200 Ricketts, H. J., Cemetery Valley, Spring 51 81 Grove Ricketts, H. J., Pigeon Valley, Spring Grove 102 98 Ricketts, P. B., Tui .. .. .. 153 80 Riley, W. J., St. Vincent Street, Nelson .. — 110 Robinson, E., Koreke .. .. .. 1,300 756 Roeske, Carl and A., Wangapeka .. 708 648 Rose, Gotlieb, Neudorf .. .. .. 143 137 Rose, J. J. H., Neudorf.. .. .. 122 J 132 Ross, A. A., Hira .. .. .. 69 90 Ross, J. D., Aniseed Valley, Hope .. 426 400 Ross, Mrs. 1). M. L., Upper Moutere .. 201 146 Roughton, 0. G., Spring Grove .. .. 77 j 79 Rout and Jackson (Seabourne, Wakapuaka), 40 J 64 (c/o Mr. W. Rout), Nelson Ruffell, L. N., Weka Street, Nelson .. 250 j 380 Russ, A. J., Tui .. .. .. 551 | 182 Russ, A. M., Appleby .. .. .. — 66 Russ, J., Tui .. .. .. .. 172 581 Russ, J. A., Hill Run, Appleby .. .. 129 122 Russ, Simeon (private bag), Bearcroft, Ap- 127 j 64 pleby Russ, W. G., Bearcroft, Appleby.. .. 66 61 Rutland, Alfred (Croixelles), (private bag), 249 750 Port Nelson. Rutland, Alfred (Whangamoa), (private 815 315 bag), Port Nelson Ryder, Edward, Riwaka .. .. 316 290 Ryder, W. A., Konini, Mouteka .. .. 315 220 Ryder, W. A., Motueka.. .. .. 654 | 792 Salisbury, Frank S., Pokororo .. .. 164 j 225 Salisbury, H. D. T., Graham, Pokororo .. 770 j 680 Salisbury, Roger L., The Graham, Pokororo 210 j 202 Sanders, E. S., Kohatu .. .. 12 j Nil Saxton, J. W., Oaklands, Stoke .. .. 1,878 1,896 Schwass, George, Redwood's Valley .. 40 j 45 Schwass, Joseph (rural delivery), Motueka 98 j 107 Schwass, P. H., Eastdale, Harakeke .. 82 ] 88 Scott, W. (Emano Street Property), Hutche- j 4 [ 32 son Street, Nelson Senior, E. S., Hope .. .. .. | 167 j 131 Senior, E. S. (Mapua Property), Hope .. | 161 j 101 Senior, J. W., Mapua .. .. .. 203 [ 326 Sharp-Mayes, F. A., Pokororo .. .. 498 j 480 Sharp, Mrs. A. A., Wai-iti .. .. 294 281 Shirtcliffe, G. O., Wakefield .. .. 239 280 Shirtcliffe, George, Redwood's Valley .. j 227 272 Shirtcliffe, H. A., Nelson .. .. 62 51 Shirtcliffe, James T., Redwood's Valley j 217 207 Farm, Richmond Shuttleworth, F. E., Wakefield .. .. j 437 482 Sigglekow, Mrs. August, Neudorf .. 71 90 Silcock, A. F. and C. A., Thorpe .. j 907 1,141 Silcock, G. J. and A. E., Brightwater .. 76 74 Simpson, R. (Brook Street,) 130a Nile Street, j 225 408 Nelson Sims, J. H., Birchdale, Glenhope .. I 233 214 Sinclair, A. G., Waimea West .. .. 102 101 Sinclair, L., Motueka .. .. .. 287 299 Sixtus, A., Korere .. .. .. 690 610 Sixtus Bros., Pokororo .. .. .. 527 456 Sixtus, F. C. L., Neudorf .. .. 164 152

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MARLBOROUGH-NELSON-WESTLAND SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. ol Sheep on April 30, April 30 I 1925. 1926. Waimea County—continued. Sixtus, J. C. A., Neudorf .. .. 67 61 Sixtus, Mrs. Elizabeth M., Neudorf .. 73 80 Sloss, E. G., Korere .. .. .. 125 177 Sloss, George, Korere .. .. .. 279 224 Sloss, Owen 0., Korere .. .. 300 342 Small, Albert, Whangamoa .. .. 347 407 Smith, A., Awa (rural delivery), Dovedale 968 434 Smith, E. W., River Bank, Hope .. 257 265 Smith, G., Nelson .. .. .. 8 4 Smith, J., Foxhill .. .. .. 33 34 Smith, J. W., Westbrook, Hau .. .. 505 766 Smith, John, Tapawera .. .. 231 243 Smith, Mrs. James, Thorpe .. .. 300 304 Smith, W. J. T., Gordon Vale, Golden Downs 461 584 Sowman, Frederick, Grooms, Brook Street, 117 248 Nelson Stade, C. W. H., Hiwipango .. .. — 274 Stade, H. E. C., Bosedale, Neudorf .. 81 71 Stade, W. C., Neudorf .. .. .. 402 371 Stagg, Andrew, Wai-iti Earm, Tahunanui 107 82 Staples, M. H., Birdhurst, Motueka .. 1,424 j 414 Staples, M. H., Roeklands, Motueka .. 520 j 1,718 Starnes, G. B., Lower Moutere .. .. 140 | 150 Steer and Walker, Tapawera .. .. 147 | 123 Steer, H. J., Tapawera .. .. .. 323 1 Nil Stevens, H. (private bag), Tui .. .. 263 193 Stevens, W. J., Pokororo .. .. 1,497 1,398 Straohan, A. C., Manawatane, Ngatimoti .. 503 425 Strachan, Gavin C. (rural delivery), Blink- 100 80 bonnie, Pangatotara Strachan, J. C., Ngatimoti .. .. 132 128 Strachan, T. P., Glenburnie, Ngatimoti .. 150 116 Stratford, Albert, Richmond .. .. 346 330 Stratford, Albert (II Property), Richmond 124 168 Stratford and Son, McLaren's Bay, Erench 1,068 Nil Stratford, C. E., and N., Hope .. .. 269 Nil Stratford, Charles A., Aniseed Valley, Hope 681 989 Stratford, Charles E., Hill-top Farm, Hope 204 223 Stratford, E„ The Pines, Hope .. .. 40 39 Stratford, Frederick, Hope .. .. 1,026 854 Stratford, J., McLaren's Bay, French Pass —- 1,283 Stratford, Mrs. L. and R., Ngatimoti .. 1,030 Nil Stratford, N., Hope .. .. .. — 350 Stratford, R., Sunny Vale, Redwood's Valley — 140 Stratford, W. L., Hope .. .. 14 17 Stratford, William, Ngatimoti .. .. 44 48 Stringer, A., Redwood's Valley ... .. 253 290 Stringer, J., Wakefield .. .. .. 997 934 Stringer, S., Hira .. .. .. 138 142 Stuart, A., Pokororo .. .. .. 200 163 Stuart, D. A., Pepins Island, Wakapuaka 482 892 Sutclifie, J. B., Orinoco.. .. .. 52 50 Sutton, Francis E., Hope .. .. 220 90 Sutton, Herbert, Richmond .. .. 41 71 Syder, W. G., Foxhill .. .. .. I 165 219 Taggart, .John, The Pines, Kohatu .. | 93 123 Tannant, T., Lower Moutere .. .. 118 92 Tarrant, H. A., Upper Moutere .. .. 40 50 Tasker, Charles, Wensley Road, Richmond 10 52 Tasker, E., Collingwood Street, Nelson .. 150 Nil Tasker, George, Lower Moutere .. .. 342 335 Taylor, J. W.,.Matariki .. .. 405 455 Taylor, James H., Wakefield .. .. 303 350 Teece, F., Harakeke .. .. .. 118 65 Teece, J., Harakeke .. .. .. 421 302 Teece, Mrs. Ann F., Burleigh Villa, Hara- 284 289 keke Teece, R., Harakeke .. .. .. 417 349 Teece, Samuel, Rosedale, Neudorf .. 60 82 Tennent, K. B., Orinoco .. .. 613 Nil The Sisters of the Mission Convent Farm, 187 178 Nelson Thomas, A. E., Appleby - .. .. 60 26 Thomas, Arthur Oscar, Sherry River .. 366 245 Thomas Bros., Dehra DOon, Riwaka .. 2,048 1,966 Thomas, I)., Belgrove .. .. .. 36 40 Thomas, Horace O., Wangapeka .. 727 688 Thomas, J. L., Tadmor .. .. 410 Nil Thomas, J. W., and Co., Belgrove .. 383 340 Thomas, Leonard H., Dart Valley, Tadmor 304 175 Thomas, W., jun., Sherry River .. .. 350 516 Thomason, L. J., Orinoco .. .. 82 90 Thomason, V. C., Maitai, Nelson .. 97 162 Thompson Bros., Brandy Valley, Dovedale 677 813

No. of Sheep on April 30, A pril 30, 1925. 1926. Waimea CoT'NTY—continued. Thompson Bros., Nelson .. .. 373 101 Thompson, C. E., Braeburn .. .. 54 44 Thompson, H. P., Closeburn, Upper Moutere 151 78 Thompson, Reginald P., Matariki .. 325 230 Thompson, W. D. (Estate of), (rural de- 662 457 livery), Kohatu Thorn Bros., Thorpe .. .. .. 796 712 Thorn, H. B. (rural mail delivery), Wake- 225 300 field Thorn, J. K., Awa (rural delivery), Wakefield 755 819 Thorn, John (Estate of), Stanley Brook .. 475 495 Thorn, Joseph, Woodland (rural delivery), 154 257 Wakefield Thorn, Walter, Richmond .. .. 17 9 Thorn, Walter, (Kaka Property), Richmond — 50 Tidd, W. J., Washington Valley, Nelson .. — 21 Tomlinson, Charles, Waimea West .. 150 165 Trewavas, Harold, Umukuri .. .. 300 222 Trewavas, H. J., Motueka .. .. 671 951. Tripe, A. M., Matariki .. .. .. 640 580 Tunnicliffe, H., Trasses Valley, Wai-iti .. 151 201 Tunnieliffe, Henry, Wai-iti Hills, Wai-iti .. 291 347 Turner, Charles, Kohorua, Whangamoa .. 604 670 Tutbury, Thomas G. L., Riwaka .. 171 164 Wakarewa Orphanage (Trustees of), (H. J. 4 Nil Stewart, Manager), Hau Walker, George, Waimea West .. .. 194 183 Ward, T. J., Thorpe .. . . .. 35 40 Warnes, C. W., Tadmor .. .. 58 37 Wastney, E. R., Tapamutu, Whangamoa .. 178 140 Wastney, E. P., Wakapuaka .. .. — 90 Wastney, G. E., Wakapuaka .. . . 173 Nil WaterHouse, J. T., Hira .. .. 59 56 Watkins, E. L., Wakefield .. .. 70 73 Webby, C. B., Richmond .. .. 213 173 Wells Bros., Te Arowhenua, Wakefield .. 1,063 1,175 Wells, H. J., Stanley Brook .. .. 264 326 Wells, H. T., Sandy Bay .. .. 101 Nil Wells, R. M„ Sandy Bay .. ... — 116 Wells, Samuel, Gordon Downs, Hiwipango 133 132 Wells, Samuel (Tapawera Property), Hiwi- 212 306 pango Westley, E. G., Hira .. .. .. 117 127 Westley, Thomas, Hira .. .. 176 190 Whelan, J. L., Ngatimoti .. .. 18 24 White, C. H., Pigeon Valley, Wakefield .. 20 20 White, C. H., Pigeon Valley, Wakefield .. 170 117 White, J. H., Gowan Brae, Golden Downs, 1,090 780 Nelson White, Mrs. E., Bonny Doon, Upper Moutere 26 17 White, Mrs. E., Upper Moutere .. .. 102 67 White, R. McK., Motueka .. .. 22 8 Whitwell and Son, Woodvale, Wakapuaka 826 232 Whitwell, T. N., Wakapuaka .. .. — 4 Wiffen, A. E. A., Cable Bay .. .. 350 134 Wilkinson, A. N., Clinton Hills, Stanley 60 216 Brook Wilkinson, A. N., Stanley Brook.. .. 570 102 Wilkinson, A. N., The Hills, Stanley Brook 289 612 Wilkinson, B., Highfield, Tapawera .. 384 364 Wilkinson, F. M., Glen Tui, Atapo .. 1,325 1,006 Wilkinson, J . S. M., Atapo .. .. 1,114 1,013 Wilkinson, Mrs. H. G., Wai-iti Valley .. — 52 Wilkinson, Joses, Tapawera .. .. 600 600 Wilkinson, M„ Atapo .. .. .. 1,260 1,006 Wilkinson, 0. C., Riwaka .. .. 747 626 Wilkinson, T. E., Rainy River, Atapo .. 1,300 1,078 Williams,. Mrs. E. J., Motueka .. .. 6 Nil Williams, G. F., Brightwater .. .. 45 127 Williams, Percy, Pangatotara .. .. 9 24 Win, Arthur (rural delivery), Wakefield .. 376 384 Win, E. E., Glen Nevis, Spring Grove .. 175 273 Win, E. J. (rural delivery), Wakefield .. 122 135 Win, G. G., Awa ... .. .. 606 604 Win, H. J. (rural delivery), Wakefield .. 184 193 Win, J. W. (rural delivery), Wakefield .. 324 369 Win, N. A. (rural delivery), Wakefield .. 200 503 Win, N. A., Birchvilla (rural delivery), 340 583 Wakefield Win, R. L. (rural delivery), Wakefield .. 353 202 Win, Stanley, Thorpe .. .. .. 280 330 Win, W. S., Thorpe .. .. .. 150 142 Withers, C. G., Hill Lands, Hira .. 385 370 Withers, R. C., Hazelmere, Hira .. 195 173 Woolf, E. S. M., Sandy Bay .. .. 300 Nil

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MARLBOROUGH-NELSON-WESTLAND SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30,1 April 30, 1925. 1926. Waimea County—continued. Woolf, G. D. P. and R. A. J., Sandy Bay — 483 Wratt, A., Motueka .. .. .. 400 391 Wratt, E. S., Motueka (Birch Hill Property) 238 218 Wratt, E. S., Motueka .. .. .. 96 120 Wratt, E. S., Retreat, Bireh Hills, Motueka 838 912 Wratt, L. W., Hermitage, Motueka .. 486 517 York Harold A., Waimea Road, Nelson .. 82 90 York, T. C. and H. A., Bishopdale, Nelson 816 759 York, William, Waimea Road, Nelson .. 403 18 Yuill, Andrew, Whinnie Knowes, Braeburn 182 167 Youngman, A. C., Setting Sun Valley, Upper 336 . 333 Moutere 292,234 283,032 TAKAKA COUNTY (In Nelson Subdivision). Atkins, George, Caanan, Takaka, Riwaka .. 295 390 Baigent Bros., Pigville, Box 13, Takaka .. 487 650 Baigent, E. C., Takaka .. .. 46 63 Baigent,, Henry, Takaka Earm Nelson .. 659 536 Baigent, P. H., Takaka .. .. 118 60 Baigent, T. E., Whitborough, Takaka East 957 1,036 Baird, Charles, Motupipi .. .. 153 140 Barlow, Mrs. E., Hamama .. .. 55 61 Barnett, A. H., Upper Takaka .. .. 1,000 1,012 Barnett, N. A., Avondale, Upper Takaka .. 635 735 Barnett, W. A. Takaka East .. .. 647 627 Beatson, Godfrey, Uruwhenua .. .. 35 3 Bird, E. T. E., Tarakohe .. .. 412 403 Bird, W. J., Waitapu, Takaka .. .. 40 40 Brown, L. A., Ligar Bay, Tarakohe .. 1,808 Nil Bruning, L. G., Awa-iti .. .. 125 153 Bunny, H. C., Anatimo .. .. 380 351 Burt, Miss Jane T., Motupipi .. .. 122 140 Byrne, H., Hamama .. .. .. 546 453 Bryne, Henry A., Kotinga .. .. 56 50 Bryne, W. J., East Takaka .. .. 132 70 Cameron, J. S., Totaranui (private bag), 710 650 Takaka Campbell, Charles, The Springs, Waitapu .. 83 98 Campion, W. and M., Takaka East .. 927 893 Charles and Delaney, Motupipi .. .. 400 Nil Child, H. A. D., Anatimo .. .. 730 586 Clark, A., Ngahere, Upper Takaka .. 350 Nil Cotton, A. C., Uruwhenua .. .. 216 227 Davis, I., Anatimo .. .. .. 546 Nil Delaney, E., Anatimo .. .. .. — 214 Delaney, William, Motupipi .. .. — 497 Dodson, Thomas, Kotinga .. .. 130 125 Edmondson, P. and E. (Rameka Creek), 354 408 Motupipi Edmondson, P. and E., Motupipi .. 303 300 Edmondson, Thomas, Motupipi .. .. 132 122 Ellis, T. H., Motupipi .. .. .. 456 462 Emms, Arthur, Brookdale Station, Takaka 122 162 Falconer, B. F. W., Takaka .. .. 262 291 Feary, Hugh, Takaka .. .. .. 2 Nil Feary, John (Estate of), Takaka .. 504 604 Franklyn, J. and N. G., Box 17, Takaka .. 911 914 Gibbons, John, Hamama .. .. 8 11 Gibbons, Ruben, Hamama .. .. 112 116 Goldney, William, Kotinga .. .. 80 82 Hadfield, F. G., Big River, Awa-iti .. 149 145 Hadfield, W. V., Awa-iti .. .. 47 44 Hadfield, W. W. (Estate of), Awa-iti .. 126 97 Hailes, Edward C., Waitui Park, Upper 923 1,221 Takaka Harford, L. W., Hamama .. .. 143 152 Harvey, E. W., Mutton Cove, Anatimo .. 305 288 Harwood, G. A., Rock Glen, Motupipi .. 35 19 Harwood. H., jun., Anatimo .. .. 189 172 Harwood, Mrs. R., Pikikirina, Upper Takaka 808 655 Hayter, G. G., Motupipi .. .. 1,846 2,475 Heenan, R. E., East Takaka .. .. 625 574 Hill, Lewis, Takaka .. .. .. 47 61 Hitchcock, E., Takaka .. .. .. 1 Nil Hodgkinson, A., Jersey Bank, Takaka .. 96 173 Hope, F., Upper Takaka .. .. 750 912 Hume, T. G., Takaka .. .. .. 454 550 Hunter, H. J., Hamama .. .. 94 87 Hyland, T. A., Takaka .. .. .. — 13 Hyland, Thomas, Takaka .. .. 131 125 Ives, H., Puramahoi .. .. .. 32 Nil Johnson, Nelson, Upper Takaka .. 202 62

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Takaka County—continued. Kerr, Arthur F., Uruwhenua .. .. 192 192 Kerr, I >. R., East Takaka .. .. 278 285 Langford, Ernest,Kotinga .. .. 45 44 Langford, P. V., Kotinga .. .. 538 715 Lewis, A. F., Takaka East .. .. 35 118 Lewis, Henry, Upper Takaka .. .. 180 151 Lewis, Henry, Upper Takaka .. .. 20 6 Lindsay, James F., Uruwhenua .. .. 300 283 MacShane, A. S. and 6. W., Waikaraka, 900 1,062 Anatimo Manson, D. L., Motupipi .. .. 957 1,025 Manson, George, Wharawharangi (Takaka j 1,247 1,335 Property), Stoke Manson, H. and A., Motupipi .. .. j 1,378 1,520 Manson, James, Glencoe, Motupipi .. { 1,042 970 Manson, V., East Takaka .. .. 253 220 Mason Bros., Puramahoi, Onakaka .. j 108 97 Matthews, D. P., Takaka .. .. 183 98 McCallum, A., Anatoki, Kotinga .. 226 226 Moran, R., Upper Takaka .. .. 440 435 Morrison, C., Anatimo .. .. .. 386 404 Moulder, Arthur J., Kotinga .. .. 203 227 Mytton, H., Cobb Valley T., Pokororo .. 654 655 Nalder, H., Motupipi .. .. .. 78 94 Nalder, J. C., Motupipi .. .. 258 316 Nees, E. H., Takaka .. .. .. 320 366 Nesbit, A. O., Uruwhenua .. .. 367 340 Newlove, Herbert, Takaka .. .. j 25 21 Newlove, Leonard, Takaka .. .. 12 12 Organ, C. T., Ligar Bay, Tarakohe, Takaka i 506 456 Packard, H. J., Rockdale, Motupipi .. j 189 198 Packard, M. H., The Bush, Waitapu, Motu- 54 78 pipi Page, John G., Takaka .. .. 364 324 Petterson, L. A., Takaka .. .. 5 10 Petterson, Mrs. H. M., Mummoo Grove, 300 338 Hamama Petterson, O. C., Hamama, Takaka .. 520 524 Pollard, George, Anatoki, Takaka East .. 278 210 Pollard, George, Takaka East .. .. 76 76 Radcliff, E. L., Kotinga .. .. — 175 Raynor, Henry, Hamama .. .. 148 202 Reeves, Mrs. M., Tarakohe .. .. — 1,854 Rentoul, Miss J. N., Motupipi .. .. 68 106 Richardson, H. G., East Takaka .. 64 Nil Richmond, G., Kowhatu, Motupipi, Takaka 1,382 1,308 Rielly, Mrs. Alice F., Box 9, Takaka .. 103 75 Riordan Bros., Uruwhenua .. .. 443 464 Riordan, E. W. and G. E., Hildon Downs, 343 383 Uruwhenua, Takaka Robertson, G. O., Anatimo .. .. 137 102 Rogers, George, Springfield, Upper Takaka 420 501 Rose, F. G., Takaka .. .. .. 150 100 Rosser, Edward, Uruwhenua .. .. 143 135 Ruffell, H. J., Kotinga .. .. .. — 105 Sayers, John, Rahiti, Upper Takaka .. 159 172 Scott, James, Uruwhenua .. .. 277 225 Scott, James B., Takaka .. .. 74 54 Scott, R., Uruwhenua .. .. .. 348 340 Scott, Thomas, Upper Takaka .. .. 158 153 Simpson, R., Upper Takaka .. .. 54 58 Sixtus, Walter E., Takaka East .. .. 83 122 Smith, Wilfred, Morton Downs, Upper Ta- 460 420 kaka Sowman, N. G., The Pines, Upper Takaka .. 771 736 Sparrow, Eric and A. G. (private bag), 2,438 2,180 Takaka Sparrow, H. and R., Fennleigh Station, 1,100 1,140 Box 38, Takaka Sparrow, Mrs. R. R., Ann Bank, Box 38, 140 130 Takaka Sparrow, R. F., Box 38, Takaka .. 296 341 Spai ; ow, R. W., Brightwater, Upper Takaka 407 403 Spencer, L. G., Takaka .. .. 67 63 Spittal, Alexander, jun., Takaka.. .. I 188 Nil Spittal, Joseph W., Hamama .. .. 50 20 Spittal, R. A., Takaka East .. .. 779 837 Stent, A. E., Hamama, .. .. 57 53 Stewart, E. and C., Mutton Cove, Anatimo 479 Nil Stobie, C. W., Upper Takaka .. .. 232 Nil Stobie, E. R., Upper Takaka .. .. 356 365 Symes, T. H. D., Takaka .. .. 310 306 Trewavas, Harold, Umukuri .. .. 420 486 Vosper, E. J. L., Upper Takaka .. .. 480 574 Walker, J. A., Hamama .. .. 19 11

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13— H. 238.

No. of Sheep on i April 30, April 30 1925. 1926. I Takaka County—continued. Wallis, Harry, Motupipi .. .. 39 23 Wilkinson and Rosser, Takaka .. .. 519 462 Wilkinson, C. T. H., Kotinga .. .. 547 605 Willcocks, S. L., Upper Takaka .. .. 364 373 Windle, J. E., Takaka .. .. .. 15 15 Winter, D. 0., Motupipi .. .. 35 52 Winter, George, jun., Motupipi .. .. 57 73 Winter, H., Motupipi .. .. .. 442 566 Winter, John, Motupipi .. .. 25 18 Winton, A., Upper Takaka .. .. 444 445 52,116 52,322 COLLINGWOOD COUNTY (In Nelson Subdivision). Addison, W. J., Nikau Farm, Mangarakau 864 905 Allan, R. N., Collingwood .. .. 493 546 Allan, William, Bainham .. .. 231 253 Aslin, Mrs. G., Collingwood .. .. — 10 Bay, O., Collingwood .. .. .. 215 219 Beardmore, A., Collingwood .. .. 281 | 284 Berry, Arthur, Aorere .. .. .. 184 i 165 Brown, D., Roekville .. .. .. 165 | 147 Carter, A. J., Aorere .. .. .. 72 i 66 Carter, John W., Aorere .. .. 70 61 Cowin, A., Sandhill Creek, Mangarakau .. 400 | 506 Davidson, A. R., Motakota (private bag), 42 1,137 Collingwood Davidson, A. R., Nguroa (private bag), 1,119 42 Collingwood Dodson-Smith, E., Tamatea, Pakawau .. 130 366 Ellis, R. Collingwood .. .. .. 50 46 Etheredge, Charles, Edgemont Farm, Bain- 24 j 220 ham Ferguson and Walker, Pleasant Point, West 1,340 ! 1,343 Wanganui, Pakawau Field, F. W., Roekville .. .. 6 3 Filleul, C. W., Puponga.. .. .. — 65 Filleul, R. G., Taupata, Collingwood .. 505 563 Fleming, W. C., West Wanganui, Pakawau 15 18 Fletcher, A. H., Cape Farewell, Collingwood 868 1,008 Flowers and Shaw, Heads, Pakawau .. 534 560 Flowers, W. S., Bould Lake, Puramahoi .. 641 576 Freeman, W., Triangle Valley, Puponga .. 509 454 Gill, J., Roekville .. .. .. 110 121 Graham, L. W., Bainham .. .. 87 111 Grant, A. G., Onakaka .. .. .. 118 120 Harvey, George H., Pakawau .. .. 89 89 Harvey, H. V., Pakawau .. .. 55 58 Harvey, S. W., Collingwood .. .. 159 148 Hiekmott, J. C., Aorere .. .. 80 71 James, K. L., Education Reserve, Bainham 2 Nil King, S. W., Aorere .. .. .. 143 143 Lammas, C. F., Bainham .. .. 85 83 Lash, W. D., Roekville .. .. 178 201 Lunn, James, Pine Farm, Pakawau .. 153 153 McKenzie, M., Mangarakau .. .. 167 195 Moore, E. B. and P., and Travers, Kaitioka 3,508 3,337 (Pakawau Property), (e/o Dalgety and Co.), Nelson Nalder, A. C., Bainham.. .. .. 46 30 Nicholls, G. W., Mangarakau .. .. 631 606 Parry, Henry, Bainham, Collingwood .. — 49 Pomeroy, D., Bainham .. .. 190 190 Prouse Bros., Paturua, Mangarakau .. 1,202 1,322 Rhodes and Son, Patarau River, Collingwood 283 394 Richards, G., Mangarakau .. .. 403 ; 350 Richards, J. and E., Mangarakau .. 107 142 Riley, L. V., Puponga .. .. .. 1,064 1,049 Riley, R. P., Roekville .. .. .. — 48 Scadden, A. H., Onakaka .. .. 91 60 Scott, W. A., Aorere .. .. .. 46 64 Scrimgeour, A. R., Nikau, Collingwood .. 280 290 Scrimgeour, G. W. R., Ongaio Island, Col- 29 28 lingwood Scrimgeour, W. D. (Estate of), Riverslea, 46 54 Ferntown, Collingwood Shaw, W. J., Sandhills, Pakawau .. 433 422

No. of Sheep on 5 April :(0, I April 30, 1925. 1926. Collingwood County—continued. ! Skilton, A. G. and E. A., Thomason, Aorere 26 20 Skilton, E. A., Roekville .. .. 295 402 Skilton, Herbert, Roekville .. .. 130 112 | Skilton, Mrs. C., Aorere .. .. 23 Nil I Skilton, N., Pakawau .. .. .. 275 245 Squire, Mrs. C. (Estate of), Tukurua, Ona- 432 430 kaka Strange, J. C. (Estate of), Parapara, Colling- 255 159 wood Strange, John (Estate of), West Wanganui, 1,197 899 Collingwood Stuart, C. G., Roekville.. .. .. 10 10 - Tibbie, G. S., Silverstream, Bainham .. 171 152 Tyree, Frederick (Estate of), Blue Creek, 392 393 Roekville Walker, James, Puponga .. .. 623 713 Wallace, A. J., Bainham .. .. 56 Nil Wallace, S. M. M., Bainham .. .. — 53 | White, Mrs. E. J., Silverstream, Bainham 61 58 Win, Norman G., Anatori, Patarau River 344 400 Win, W. C., Mangarakau .. .. 646 1,062 23,479 24,644 BULLER COUNTY (In Nelson Subdivision). Archer, Norman, Westport .. .. 60 Nil Arnold, F. P., Lyell .. .. .. 106 123 Baker, A., Te Namu .. .. .. 69 71 Baker, Bert, 3 Channel Flat, Buller .. 18 37 Beck, R., Westport .. .. .. 332 353 Burley Bros., Berlins .. .. .. 32 36 Carey, T., Birchfield .. .. .. 20 15 ! Connor, Maurice, Karamea .. .. I 17 21 Cupich Bros., Lyell .. .. .. — 50 Curtin and Watson, Karamea .. .. 50 62 De Filippi, Stefano, Three-channel Flat, Lyell 31 50 Dellavedova, M., Three-channel Flat, Lyell 75 71 Dixon, J. M., Westport .. .. 142 41 Duncan, J. E., Karamea .. .. 40 35 Farrow Bros., Karamea .. .. 89 82 Fischer, Carl Louis, Tiromoana .. .. 41 51 Fox, W. H., Cape Foulwind .. .. 13 10 Fox, W. H., Cape Foulwind, Westport .. — 10 Harris, John, Karamea .. .. 115 140 Jenkins, E. C. M., Little Wanganui .. 35 22 Jennings, A. H., Kongahu .. .. 26 26 Jennings, Kongahu, Westport .. .. — 30 Jones Bros., Kongahu .. .. .. 41 Nil Jones, C. E., Kongahu .. .. .. — 93 Jordan, James G., Miko .. .. 33 Nil Kerr, David, Granity .. .. .. 29 30 Lines, Job, and Sons (private bag), Westport 568 297 Llewellyn, Daniel, Waimarie .. .. 303 326 Lowe, Fred., Oparara, Karamea .. .. 65 78 Mathias, H. V., Punakaika, Greymouth .. — 32 Merchant, Albert, Karamea .. .. 50 50 Mosley, L. B., Corbyvale .. .. 22 6 Mumm, D. P., St. Helens .. .. 19 Nil Mumm, Hans F., Seddonville .. .. 47 Nil Mussen, F., Maori Point, Karamea .. 4 Nil Pain Bros., Westport .. .. .. 15 35 Price Bros., Tiromoana .. .. 63 21 Pupich Bros., Lyell .. .. .. 14 50 Rasmussen, C. L., Lyell .. .. 10 Nil Ratcliffe, W., Miko .. .. .. 12 13 Rhind, George, Oparara .. .. 45 41 Simpin, N., Karamea .. .. .. 51 56 Simpson, J., Karamea .. .. .. 112 92 Simpson, Mrs. M. M., Little Wanganui .. 67 62 Simpson, William R., Karamea .. .. 36 32 Skilton, 0. C., Corbyvale .. .. — 40 Smith, C. E. (private bag), Westport .. 21 14 Tate Bros., Seddonville .. .. 327 386 Ward, James, Denniston .. .. 45 50 Williams, B., Cape Foulwind, Westport .. — 59 3,310 3,199 -

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MARLBOROUGH-NELSON-WESTLAND SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. MURCHISON COUNTY (In Nelson Subdivision). Bachelor, A. N. (private bag), Nelson .. 734 655 Badcock, J., Katanga .. .. 150 110 Baigent, J. T., Howard, Glenhope .. 355 486 Baigent, Lyell, Wakefield .. .. 2,226 2,728 Bailey, G. P., Maruia .. .. .. 235 Nil Bailey, J. S., Braeburn, Tutaki .. .. 427 503 Ball, Thomas, Maruia .. .. .. 180 112 Bartlett, W. H., Maruia .. .. 352 288 Beuke, H. C., Matiri, Neudorf . . .. 261 245 Blackadder, T. D., Springs Jun., Reefton .. 516 512 Blackadder, W., Maruia, via Reefton .. 588 Nil Boddington, R. W., Murchison .. .. 182 153 Boland, C. C., Mangles Valley, Murchison .. 171 212 Borlace, J. L., Spring Grove .. .. 215 275 Borlace, J., Tophouse, Nelson .. .. — 61 Bosca, Stephano Delia, Matakitaki .. 55 58 Bredbury, Thomas, Ariki .. .. 180 170 Brown, G. H., Blackwater, Murchison .. 164 Nil Burnett, F. M., Paenga .. .. 16 12 Burt, W. E., Glenhope .. .. .. 1,105 1,227 Busch, Sam, Murchison.. .. .. 62 Nil Challis, A. L., Tutaki .. .. .. 128 256 Clarke, C. W., Warwick Junction .. 100 69 Cole, M., Murchison .. .. .. 605 325 Coleman, B., Howard .. .. .. 50 455 Coleman, James, Howard River .. .. 385 Nil Creighton, F. (Estate of), Warwick June- 582 533 tion Cummings, P. A., Tophouse .. .. 2,010 2,526 Davies, R. G., Owen Junction .. .. 257 242 Dickson, J., Tutaki .. .. .. 528 516 Dolamore, Henry, Paenga .. .. 20 30 Douglas and Cassidy, Maruia, via Reefton 262 405 Downie, Charles, Murchison .. .. 112 235 Drummond, J. D., Owen Junction .. 85 78 Edwards, Mrs. E. A., Owen Junction .. 154 202 Ellison, H. E., Tutaki, Murchison .. 293 285 Esler, Samuel, Tutaki .. .. 1,739 2,176 Farrell, Owen, Owen Junction .. .. 304 289 Fawcett, A. T., Longford, Murchison .. 661 839 Fiven, J. J., The Lake, Glenhope .. 202 144 Geater, C. F., Owen Junction .. .. 202 223 Gibb, R. Maruia .. .. .. 322 370 Gibbs, Alfred, Longford, Murchison .. 143 112 Gibbs, B. A., Longford, Murchison . . 122 211 Gibbs, N. W., Warwick Junction .. 163 163 Gilroy, James, Owen Junction .. .. 252 241 Greigg, F. W., Warwick Junction .. 538 404 Griffith, C., Howard Junction, Glenhope .. 182 557 Higgins, L. S., Murchison .. .. 40 70 Hill, L. E., Tutaki .. .. .. 235 235 Hill, Lewis, Katanga, Murchison.. .. — 96 Hodgkinson, J. W., Murchison .. .. 200 460 Hodges, V. S., Owen Junction .. .. — 202 Holman, W., Ariki .. .. .. 12 15 Hunter, J., Maruia .. .. .. 20 17 Hunter, Mrs. M., Fern Flat, Central Buller 200 252 Hutchings, J. L., Ariki, Murchison .. — 33 Hutchins, W. A., Ariki .. .. .. 51 165 Hyde, A., Katanga, Murchison .. .. 309 332 Irvine, T. G., Owen Junction .. .. 202 157 James. Edward, Paenga .. .. 37 37 Joyce, Thomas, Glenhope .. .. 509 399 Kerr, E. G., Murchison .. .. 93 103 Lammas Bros., Katanga .. .. 49 24 Lester Bros., Box 16, Murchison .. .. 139 279 Lester, Frederick George, Matakitaki .. 124 112 Lester, Mrs. C. A., Maruia, Murchison .. 38 156 Lester, Thomas, Braeburn, Warwick Junction 58 76 Lester, W. J. and F., Maruia .. .. 633 543 Lodge, R. H., Tutaki .. .. .. 687 620 Lublow, R. W. (c/o Mr. P. O'Connor), Tutaki, — 83 Murchison Lynch, C., Murchison .. .. .. 96 61 Lyon, George D., Tutaki .. .. 326 453 Main, F., sen., Longford .. .. 5 Nil McAuliffe, Jas. F., Longford, Murchison .. — 98 McAuliffe, T. F., Tutaki .. .. 274 203 McCaa, George, Tutaki .. .. .. 450 . 420 McCusker, C. A., The Lake, Glenhope .. 490 443 McKnight, J. W. D. and J. Watt, Maruia ., 92 62

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Murchison County—continued. McLean Bros., Maungarata .. .. 429 60 McNee, George D., Upper Matakitaki .. 187 144 McWha, F. R., Paenga .. .. .. 60 55 McWha, Robert J., Murchison .. .. 123 184 Mead, M. N., Howard Junction, Glenhope.. 397 410 Miller, H. 0., Katanga .. .. .. 82 74 Monteith, C. C., Maruia.. .. .. 529 453 Moon, Charles, Tutaki .. .. .. 274 157 Morel Bros., Murchison.. .. .. 98 169 Morel, C. G., Murchison .. .. 304 216 Morel, T. O., Tutaki .. .. .. 654 888 Neame, Mrs. Maude A., Longford .. 116 162 ' Negri, R., Newton Flat .. .. 20 17 j Newman, F. L., Owen Junction .. .. 172 152 Newman, T., Owen Junction (private bag), 762 808 Nelson Norris, Graham, Warwick Junction .. 200 160 Norris, W., sen., Maruia .. .. 183 151 O'Brien, C. G. S., Murchison .. .. 743 662 O'Brien, Thomas, Ariki.. .. .. 51 31 O'Connor, P., Tutaki .. .. .. — 407 O'Connor, R., Tutaki, Murchison .. 457 800 O'Rourke, Dominick, Murchison .. .. 159 499 Oxnam, David W., Longford .. .. 1,812 3,255 Oxnam, E. D., Longford, Murchison .. — 100 Oxnam, H. J., Longford .. .. 792 482 Oxnam, O. L., Longford .. .. i 152 Nil Pahl, C., Upper Matakitaki .. .. 100 Nil Peacock, N. J. H., Ariki .. .. 104 113 Poole, W. H., Gowan .. .. .. 140 160 Poulter, William George, Maruia.. .. 206 276 Preeble Bros., Upper Matakitaki.. .. 364 490 Rait, James (Executors of), Owen Junction, 264 258 Murchison Rait, John, Owen Junction, Murchison .. 382 395 Read, Eric, Tutaki, Longford .. .. 10 260 Reid, John, Matakitaki .. .. 30 48 Roberts, F., Paenga .. .. .. 70 33 Rose, D., Warwick Junction .. .. 200 180 Rouse, K. G., Longford.. .. .. 455 425 Russ, E. D. A., Glenhope .. .. 370 319 Sagar, H., Longford .. .. .. 197 131 Sagar, John, Longford, Murchison .. — 95 Sampson, W., Murchison .. .. 91 81 Scoltock and Coltman, Gowan Valley, Upper 320 288 Buller Skillen, D., Gowan Valley .. .. 130 112 Springer, E., Howard Junction, Glenhope.. 375 343 Stewart, H. J., Tutaki .. .. .. 840 682 Sutherland, H. F., Murchison .. .. 139 139 Swanson, James, Tutaki .. .. 300 304 Symonds, B. L., Ariki .. .. .. 296 209 Thomson, I). W. (private bag), Warwick 384 344 Junction Thomson, G. (private bag), Murchison .. 224 246 Thomson, J. (private bag), Murchison .. 815 1,115 Thurlow, R., Longford .. .. .. 740 608 Todd, L. W., Tutaki, Murchison .. .. — 416 Warne, C. P., Murchison .. .. 120 147 Warne, L. R., Katanga.. .. .. 206 620 Warne, L. T., Longford.. .. .. 60 86 Warne, William C., Murchison .. .. 30 121 Waters, L. D., Tutaki .. .. .. 456 349 Watson, F. P., Tutaki .. .. .. 255 255 West brook, J., Ariki .. .. .. 59 51 Whale, George, Sunnyburn, Murchison .. 61 81 Whitford, D., Owen Junction .. .. 244 276 Whittem, Mrs. James, Tutaki .. .. 500 Nil Willett, W. M., Gowan Valley .. .. 268 318 Willetts, J. M., Owen Junction .. .. 34 Nil Williscroft, F. W., Maruia .. .. 640 666 Wills, William J., Murchison .. .. 22 Nil Wilson Bros., Matakitaki Road, Murchison 74 75 Win, I)., Owen Junction .. .. 441 524 Win, D. G., Katanga, Murchison.. .. 3 64 Win, L. R., Owen Junction .. .. 30 27 Win, Mrs. Rose, Kawateri .. .. 204 194 Win, O. G., Murchison .. .. .. 95 100 Win, Ronald, Owen Junction .. .. 562 534 44,610 48,953

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1926. Gkey County—continued. Graham Bros., Farmers, Rotomaru .. — 100 Greymouth Racing Club .. .. — 123 Hall, Fred, Inchbonnie .. .. .. 455 409 Hamer, Price, Totara Flat' .. .. 554 470 Hayes, George H., Ahaura 1 ! .. .. 31 31 Heaphy and Costello, Mesdames, Kopara .. — 550 Hill, L., Omoto, Greymouth .. .. 35 37 Hodgkinson, Hugh E., Rotomanu .. 30 105 Jacobs, George, Rotomanu .. .. 211 184 Johnston, F., Atarau, Ahaura .... 31 38 Keating, M., Brunnerton .. .. 51 41 Kennedy, Hugh, Ahaura .. .. 192 112 Kennedy, Patrick, Totara Flat .. :. 609 615 Kidd, D., Moonlight, via Blackball .. 924 233 Lawrence, G., Kumara .. .. .. 300 223 Lees, Thomas, Ahaura .. .. .. 404 394 Liddell, William, Ahaura .. .. 56 69 Lindstrom, F., Ahaura .. .. .. 203 203 Mackley, S. M., Noble's.. .. .. 879 798 Maliinson Bros., Kohana, Ahaura .. 843 813 Mallinson, Wm., Aratika .. .. 152 446 Maliinson, W., Dunganville .. .. 306 Nil Marshall, A. M., Ahaura .. .. 152 88 Mathias, H. V., Punakaika, Greymouth .. 16 Nil McDonnell Bros., Totara Flat .. .. 390 417 McGrath, M., Poerua .. . . .. 75 82 McLaughlan, William, Ngahere .. .. 144 163 McLaughlin, Hugh, Totara Flat .. .. 16 Nil Meara, Michael (Executors of), Totara Flat 366 344 Meyer, J., Jackson's .. .. .. 130 280 Molan and Costello, Ahaura .. .. 293 Nil Molloy Bros., Kotuku .. .. .. 236 97 Murray, Andrew, Kopara, Totara Flat .. 371 Nil Murray, Andrew, Totara Flat .. .. 184 Nil Newcombe Bros., Reefton .. .. 555 570 Nicholas, M., Hohonu .. . . .. 258 277 Nyberg, F., Ngahere .. .. .. 47 Nil O'Brien, J. J., Ngahere .. .. .. 80 78 Palmer, A. J., Rotomanu .. .. 184 234 Palmer, V. C., Springs Junction, Reefton .. 458 418 Peat, Noel, Moana .. .. .. 5 6 Prendergast, Thomas, Barrytown .. 64 Nil Pye, A. E., Cameron's, Greymouth .. — 120 Reinheimer, F., Ikamatua .. .. 104 96 Rodgers, J. W., Police-station, Brunnerton 60 81 Ryall, John, Barrytown .. .. 152 176 Ryan, Michael, Rotomanu .. .. 254 218 Sadler, W. A., Nelson Creek, Grey Valley .. 106 106 Scales, Orr, and Co., Ahaura .. .. — 284 Seymour, K. W. .. .. .. — 36 Shanahan, Denis, Greymouth .. .. 252 204 Smith, P. H. B., Ahaura .. .. 352 310 Steel, A. and W. M., Marsden, Greymouth — 76 Te Kinga Land and Timber Company 1,144 896 (c/o A. Robinson, Manager), Te Kinga Topliss, H. J., Inchbonnie .. .. — 141 Tindale, Benjamin, Marsden .. .. 174 221 Vallance, W., Farmer, Rotomanu .. — 52 Ward, James, Ahaura ... .. .. 335 340 White, James F., Ahaura .. .. 22 21 Whitmore, T. N., Rotomanu .. .. 314 331 Wylde, H. E., Barrytown .. .. 72 79 Wylde, S. R., Barrytown .. .. 244 316 24,600 22,725 WESTLAND COUNTY (In Westland Subdivision). Adamson, Henry, Matainui .. .. 253 309 Adamson, J., Harihari .. .. .. 712 785 Adamson, Robert, Matainui .. .. 482 405 Adamson, William Robert, Matainui .. 362 470 Allen, J. M. Ross .. .. .. 39 65 Anderson, J., Ross Flat, Waiota .. .. 250 300 Anderson, William A., Waitaha .. .. 300 303 Andrews, F., Hokitika .. .. .. 273 172 Atkinson, Clarence, Manainui P.O., Ross Line 91 101 Baird, Mrs. Jane, Lower Kokatahi .. 51 85 Berry, William, Herepo.. .. .. 1,461 1,450 Bonar, V. W. M., Hokitika .. .. 262 318 Boyle, Michael, Bowen Road, Ross .. 101 96 Busch, H. H., Bruce Bay .. .. 343 327 Butler, John, and Co., Matainui .. .. 590 569 Carroll, Michael, Weheka .. .. 300 352 Chinn, Mrs. E. J., Waitaha .. .. 202 174

No. of Sheep on April 30, April SO, j 1925. 1926. INANGAHUA COUNTY & f Subdivision). Archer, F.*A.[C.,'Capleston .. .. 289 293 Bailey, G.''P.,'Maruia .. .. .. — 244 Bell,*A. W., Inangahua Junction .. 60 70 Bell,'James, Reefton .. : i"§ .. .. 546 507 Blaekadder, W., Maruia, near Reefton .. — 507 Blackadder, W., Maruia, via Reefton .. 65 62 Brazil, J., Cronadun .. .. .. — 85 Clayton, W., Ahaura .. .. .. 942 560 Fitzgerald, John, Ikamatua .. .. 392 570 Gilmer, Mrs. Isabella, Waitahu, Reefton .. 183 224 Guthrie, D. C., Waitahu .. .. 47 Nil Hannah, Allan, Mawheraiti .. .. 50 44 Harvey, W. C., Inangahua Junction .. — 30 Jacobs, T- and C., Ikamatua .. .. 460 487 Leggoe, Arthur, Hukarere .. .. 66 104 McCormack, Mrs. J. M. E., Cronadun .. 67 66 MeElwee, J., Miamia, Reefton .. .. 44 314 Mclnroe, A. J., Ikamatua .. .. 37 41 Melnroe, G. B., Ikamatua .. .. 10 4 McMahon, Timothy, Cronadum .. .. 116 77 McVicar and Neil, Mawheraiti, Grey Valley — 132 McVicar Bros., Ikamatua .. .. 634 518 Mirfin Bros., Ikamatua .. .. 765 846 Murray, Michael (Executors of), (private 95 147 bag), Hinau Norris, P. P., Maruia, Murchison.. .. — 77 O'Donnell, Timothy, Cronadun .. .. 172 222 O'Grady, W., Reefton .. .. .. 60 63 O'Malley, M. S., Cronadun .. .. 296 178 O'Malley, William, Ikamatua, Inangahua .. 2,288 2,109 O'Regan, J. J., Inangahua Landing .. 122 181 O'Regan, John, Cronadun .. .. 22 16 Prendergast, J. R., Ikamatua .. .. 426 516 Roberts, T. and R., Reefton .. . . 102 112 Rogers, Bernard, Capleston .. .. 26 15 Schwass, E., Rotokohu .. .. — 28 Silcock Bros., Cronadun .. .. 197 179 Waimaunga State Farm, Grey Valley, Ma- 104 91 wheraiti Watson, T. R., Crushington .. .. 353 350 Williams, J., Waitahau, Reefton.. .. 153 101 Winter and Speedy, Farmers, Rotokohu .. — 18 Wright, Stephen, Capleston .. .. 112 121 9,301 10,309 GREY COUNTY (In Westland Subdivision). Allen, R. J. and W. A., Nelson Creek .. 104 101 Archer, C., Granville .. .. .. 15 Nil Armstrong, Geo., Cobden .. .. — 79 Armstrong, D., Ngahere .. .. 61 97 Bassett, L. W., Hohonu .. .. 337 271 Baty Bros., Greymouth.. .. .. 3 6 Baybutt, Daniel, Naghere .. .. 23 50 Becker, E. H., Te Kinga .. .. 314 230 Begg, William Thomas, Totara Flat .. 336 331 Brown, J., Ahaura .. .. . • 755 384 Bruce, Wm. Ahaura .. .. .. — 515 Bruhn, A., Rutherglen .. .. .. 64 72 Burrows, John, Ahaura .. .. .. 187 209 Butler, Osmond, Kahikatea .. .. 275 234 Buttola, Mrs. Poerua .. .. . • 676 637 Calwell and Wilson, Cameron's .. .. 465 439 Carter, H., Kaimata, Grey Valley .. 61 58 Clayton, W., Ahaura .. .. .. 381 396 Coates, W. J. (Executors of), Greymouth .. 721 710 Coburn, W. R., Marsden, Greymouth .. — 122 Corcoran, Mrs. Mary (Executors of), Ahaura 630 Nil Cotter, E. T., Runanga .. .. 181 212 Cowan, A., Cobden .. .. .. 574 561 Craig, Miss J. B., Matai, Grey Valley .. — 13 Curtin, John, Totara Flat .. .. 77 73 Deere, T., Marsden Road, Greymouth .. — 42 Donaldson, Joseph, Ngahere .. .. 44 57 Donovan, F., Ngahere .. .. .. 232 248 Doolan, J. P., Totara Flat .. .. 325 315 Drayton and Sons, Ahaura .. ... 1,416 1,380 Drennan, D., Ngahere .. . • ■. 346 234 Feary, Alfred (Executors of), Ahaura .. 406 327 Fisher, W., Nelson Creek .. .. 528 303 Fitzgerald, John, Totara Flat .. .. 552 381 Foley, E„ Kumara .. .. .. 122 115 Gilmer, H., Totara Flat .. .. 514 ■ 371

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Westland County—continued. Chinn, W. H., Matainui.. .. .. 383 414 Cloher, John, Matainui .. .. .. 56 243 Collett, John, Matainui.. .. .. 204 133 Condon, John, Mahitahi .. .. 813 894 Condon, Thomas, Tatare .. .. 41 72 Cron, John Haast, Okuru .. . . 26 23 Cron, T. Edward (Haast Property), Kokatahi 68 66 Cron, T. Edward, Kokatahi .. .. 42 51 Cropp, John, Koiterangi .. .. 21 Nil Cropp, R., Koiterangi .. .. .. 52 48 Cropper, J., Waitaha .. .. .. 200 227 Cumming, Mrs. A., Kanieri .. .. 160 204 Cunningham, A. S., Jackson's .. .. 410 479 Dcakin, W., Waitaha .. .. . . 61 60 Diedrichs, D., Hokitika . . .. 145 169 Diedrichs, John (Estate of), Haribari .. 396 344 Diedrichs, W. F., Kokatahi . . .. 885 823 Ecclesfield, Thomas A., Lower Kokatahi .. 415 392 Eggling, A., Okuru .. .. .. 147 158 Ellis, William, Waitaha.. .. .. 77 72 Evans and Davidson, Waitaha .. .. 93 125 Ferguson, G. H., Ferguson's .. . . 220 192 Ferguson, Robert J., Harihari .. .. 316 326 Finch, James, Arahura .. .. .. 20 33 Fitzgerald Bros., Wainihinihi .. . . 172 232 Friend, J. S., Matainui .. .. 108 122 Friend, Norman, Okarito .. .. 346 385 Gardener, H., Ross .. .. .. 263 303 Gibb Bros., Waikukupa .. .. 1,813 1,474 Graham Bros., Waiho Gorge .. .. 190 152 Graham, Mrs. J., Kokatahi .. .. 143 102 Griffin, Ambrose, Wainihinihi .. . . 303 298 Gunn, William, Wataroa .. .. 210 214 Haddock, F. J., Herepo .. .. 480 500 Hansbury, J. P., Ross .. .. .. 70 92 Hansbury, W. J., Ross .. .. .. 13 4 Hansen, P., Hende's Ferry .. .. 70 97 Harcourt, R. A., Koiterangi .. .. 647 744 Harris Bros., Okuru .. .. .. — 214 Harris, Mrs. M., Hahuku, Okuru.. . . 300 186 Harris, Thomas, Humphrey's .. .. 122 122 Hart, J. A., Koiterangi .. .. 153 249 Havill, F., Kanieri Forks . . .. 2] 25 Havill, S., Koiterangi .. .. .. 64 56 Hende, Carl, Harihari .. .. . . 166 180 Hende, H. H. and J. W., Hende's Ferry .. 505 589 He veldt, H., Matainui .. .. .. 220 285 Houliston, R., Lower Kokatahi .. .. 58 64 Hutchinson, D. J., Kanieri .. .. 49 52 Hyndman, R., Wataroa .. .. 349 450 Jackson, Thomas, Jackson's .. .. 762 630 Jamieson, W. A., Kaiterangi . . .. — 108 Jefferies, W. and Co., Hokitika .. .. 248 47 Jopson, T. H., Ferguson's, South Westland — 95 Karnbach, Henry, Kokatahi .. . . 506 356 Langeson, L. E., Hokitika .. .. 218 Nil Levett, W. A., Kokatahi .. . . 255 Nil Linklater, George, Waitaha Street, South — 268 Westland Manera, John, Ross .. .. .. 192 210 Manera, Joseph, Pukekura .. . . 142 157 Manship, Geo., Herepo, South Westland .. — 102 Manship, C., Herepo, South Westland .. 117 Nil Manzoni, Joseph, Goldsborough .. .. 54 63 McBride, A. and T., Matainui .. .. 622 658 McBride, James, Matainui .. .. 395 324 McGowan, Hugh, Waitaha .. . . 14 18 McGregor, John, Waitaha .. .. 505 452 Mcintosh, G. 0., Ruatapu . . .. 150 130 Mcintosh, J. J., Hokitika .. .. Ill 132 Mcintosh, J. J., Hokitika .. .. 227 152 McKinnon, Mrs. M., Kokatahi . . . . 115 102 McLean, J., Harihari .. . . .. 266 225 Meharry, A., jun., Upper Kokatahi .. 240 202 Meharry, A. W., Kokatahi .. .. 148 125 Meharry, H. P., Matainui . . .. 133 151 Meharry, J. G., Lower Kokatahi .. .. 155 203 Michel, H. L., Koiterangi .. .. 131 101 Mills, Charles, Kaneipi.. .. .. — 450 Millson, Mrs. Phoebe H., Kumara .. 183 223 Michan, Jas., Harihari .. .. .. 320 383 Mitchell, John, Ross .. . . .. Ill 108 Monk, Harry, Koiterangi .. . . 170 167 Monk, John, Kokatahi .. .. .. 64 62 Morel, L. H., Lower Kokatahi .. .. 142 132

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Westland County—continued. Morgan, William, Greenstone .. .. 873 968 Moynihan, Mrs. T., Lower Kokatahi .. 255 202 Mulveney, J. J., Maintain .. .. 82 91 Murphy, James, Butcher, Kumara .. 51 33 Murphy, Joseph Patrick, Dillmanstown .. 70 67 Neame, Frank, Kumara .. .. 130 122 Nightingale, C. J., Hokitika .. .. 36 36 Nolan Bros., Okuru .. .. .. 756 1,006 Nolan, M., Ross .. .. .. 738 481 Nolan, Tom, Matainui .. .. .. 286 288 O'Brien, Noel, Kokatahi .. .. 27 Nil O'Connor, J. J., Matainui .. .. 469 686 Olderog, W., Arahura .. .. .. 26 85 O'Neil, T., Kokatahi .. .. .. 74 142 O'Neill Bros., Dry Creek, Tetaho .. 756 559 O'Neill, Thomas, Lower Kokatahi .. 213 128 Owens, W. T. H., Kanieri .. .. 76 81 Passmore, Mrs. C., Kumara .. .. 600 502 Preston, R., Koiterangi .. .. 252 210 Purcell, M. J., Matainui .. .. 271 265 Purcell, P. J., Matainui.. .. .. 257 229 Reynolds, H. J., Waitaha .. .. 57 59 Ritchie, John, Kumara .. .. 34 34 Ritchie, R., Makawiho, Bruce Bay .. 37 Nil Ritchie, W., Koiterangi.. .. .. 35 31 Rosenbeck, G., Ferguson's .. .. 84 Nil Scease, Harry, Karangarua .. .. 69 64 Scott, Andrew, Karangarua .. .. 370 414 Scott, Walter, Karangarua .. .. 320 283 Searle, William, Herepo .. .. 350 413 Sheriff, Mrs. M. F., Blue Spur .. .. 62 62 Sims, John, Ross .. .. .. 71 88 Smith, J. F. R., Koiterangi .. .. 137 Nil Smith, William, Matainui .. .. 515 689 Staines, Thomas, Hokitika .. .. — 280 Stankey, J., Ferguson's, South Westland .. 142 209 Steele, Edward, Goldsborough .. .. 48 59 Stewart, J., Butcher, Kumara .. .. 40 Nil Stewart, Leslie, Dilmanstown .. .. 152 43 Stewart, Samuel, Goldsborough .. .. 227 220 Stewart, W. H. G., Kumara .. .. 228 138 Stopforth, T. 0., Hokitika .. .. 72 67 Sullivan Bros., Weheka .. .. 879 1,208 Thomson, Mrs. Jennie, Karangarua .. 211 207 Thomson, James, Ross .. .. .. 178 170 Thomson, W., Ross .. .. .. 36 34 Treacy, Miss E. M. J. B. C., Kumara .. 387 555 Trembath, John, Waitaha .. .. 96 102 Ude, S. E., Otira .. .. .. 509 607 Wall, William, Herepo, South Westland .. 24 31 Wallace Bros., Kokatahi .. .. 292 313 Walsh, James, Weheka .. .. 80 80 Williams, Fred G., and Sons, Weheka .. 1,658 1,700 Wilson, E. R., Hunt's Beach, Karangarua 91 111 Woodham, Fred, Harihari .. .. 26 50 Wright, W., Pukekura .. .. .. 308 354 38,980 40,412 SOUNDS COUNTY (In Marlborough Subdivision). Anderson, J. G., Mahau .. .. 370 338 Annear, J. H., Resolution Bay .. .. 306 354 Archer, F. P., Tuna Bay, Elaine Bay .. 475 885 Ashton, Thomas, Kenepuru Head .. 1,015 1,013 Ashton, H. Y., Kenepuru Head .. .. 223 279 Baldick, Alfred, Redheugh, P.O., Sounds .. 414 534 Baldick, D. and H., Maraitai (private bag), 340 330 Picton Baldick, William H., Blumine Island, Picton 529 700 Ballantyne, R. M., Port Underwood .. 301 366 Baxter, F. A., Te Weka.. .. .. 269 380 Beauchamp, Mrs. H., Anakiwa, Picton .. 548 600 Beech, F. J., Kenepuru Head .. .. — 2,021 Beech, G., The Mount, Picton .. .. •—. 1,350 Bell, James (c/o W. Wastney, Manager), The 2,100 1,850 Rocks, Picton Bell, Miss Pearl, " Whatanihi," Havelock .. 575 385 Black, J. H., Tira Ora .. .. .. 332 355 Borck, C. H. and D. L., Nydia Bay .. 492 440 Bowron, C. E., St. Omer .. .. 307 8 Brown, Mrs. M. J., Elaine Bay .. .. 1,112 950 Carkeek, Martin, Kilmarnock, Te Awaite .. 624 732 Chaytor, Miss B. E., Picton .. .. 108 149

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No. of Sheep on No. of Sheep on April 30, I April 30. April 30, April 30, 1925. | 1926. 1928. 1926. Sounds County—continued. Sounds County—continued. Climo, James P., Manaroa .. .. 356 386 Leso, H., Elaine Bay .. .. .. — 1,344 Crump, Rev. J., Ocean Bay, Port Underwood 511 '509 Lomax, W., Pieton .. .. .. 152 242 Daken, Frank, Hakahaka, Port Underwood 1,700 1,920 Love, B. and W., Otanerau .. .. 400 457 Daken, Frank, Hakahaka, Port Underwood 270 220 Love Bros, (c/o Dawkins and Townsend), 454 566 Daken, Mrs. E. (private bag), Whangataura 192 407 Pieton Daken, Mrs. Maggie, Whangataura .. 501 1,326 Love, Hector, Anatoria, Pieton .. .. 450 455 Daken, Mrs. Maggie (private bag), Whanga- 526 Nil Love, John, Pieton .. .. . . 260 309 taura Love, M. and J., Pieton .. .. 370 422 Daken, R., Mint Bay, Pieton .. .. 260 262 Mackenzie, A., Otanerau, Pieton.. .. 950 1,074 Dawkins, R. O., Hikoekoea, Pieton .. 1,986 2,135 Mark, J. and Son, Waikawa, Pieton .. — 46 Derbyshire, A. H. (private bag), Pieton .. 411 570 Masefield, W. N., Ellerton, Kekerangu .. 399 352 Elliott, R. W. (private bag), Havelock .. 606 616 McCauly Bros., Bulwer .. . . 675 708 Fell, R. M. D., Nikau Bay (private bag), 1,260 1,231 McCormick and Fuller (c/o D. McCormick), 3,113 3,153 Havelock Patuki Flood, C. G., Pieton .. .. .. 492 454 McCormick, Donald, jun., Watamanga, 1,621 1,699 Foote, A. R., P.O., Havelock .. .. 64 189 Pieton Foote, D. W., Homewood .. .. 1,776 1,886 Melsaae, D. W., Waitaria Bay .. .. — 728 Foote, E. A., Te Rawa .. .. .. 2,010 1,921 McKinley, T. H., Kenepuru Sounds, St. Omer 86 160 Foster, W. S., Pieton .. .. .. 79 458 McLauchlan, J. C., Box 61, Waipukurau, H.B. 1,071 1,022 Gillett, Cannibal Cove (private bag), Pieton 724 850 McMahon, G. F. (Endeavour Inlet Pro- 80 111 Godsiff, C. H. N., St. Omer .. .. 305 359 perty), Portage Godsiff, D. H., Waitaria, Portage .. 947 947 McMahon, G. F., Four-fathom, Taradale, 245 265 Godsiff, F. C. W., St. Omer, Sounds .. 44 89 Portage Godsiff, G. N. P., Broken Hill, St. Omer .. 306 304 McMahon, G. F., Taradale, Portage .. 2,001 1,686 Godsiff, G. N. P., Manaroa .. .. 801 828 MeManaway, H. M., Te Iweka, Pieton .. 20 131. Greensill, B. T. R., Bryandale (private bag), 1,505 1,584 MeManaway, T. D., Port Gore, French Pass 820 905 Pieton MeManaway, W. T. and A. H. B., French 508 434 Greensill, E. T., Otanerau .. .. 740 597 Pass Greensill, J. C. M., Ohungaroa (private 2,820 2,525 McNabb, W. G., Crail Bay .. .. 172 161 bag), Havelock Mills and Mills, Brightlands .. .. 1,350 1,320 Greensill, Mrs. J., Homebush, via Pieton .. 458 583 Mills and Mills, Brightlands (Eli Bay Pro- 1,340 1,300 Greensill, Mrs. (c/o Mr. B. Greensill, Bryan- 704 720 perty) dale), (private bag), Pieton .. .. Mills, C. H. and P. E., Maude Island, Bright- 1,350 1,338 Grimmett, E., Maori Bay .. .. 440 550 lands Guard, E., Frenoh Pass .. .. 294 333 Moleta and Co., D'Urville Island, Waitai, 4,000 3,850 Guard, Emma, Ocean Bay .. .. 533 631 French Pass Gullery, H., Pokokeno, Pelorus Sound .. — 851 Monro, G. H., Forsyth Island, Havelock .. 3,681 3,688 Gullery, S. J., Pieton .. .. .. 618 615 Munro Bros., Resolution Bay .. .. 210 Nil Gullery, T. J., Loehmara, Pieton .. 819 1,013 Nalder, A. G. (Estate of), Stoke (Fitzroy 1,295 Nil Hamilton, Walter, Tira Ora .. .. 550 550 Bay Property) Hancock, Mrs. Margaret, Blackrock, 1,014 1,422 Nalder, A. G., Stoke .. .. .. 1,854 2,280 Portage, P.O., Kenepuru Neal Bros., Robin Hood Bay .. .. 1,100 965 Harris, B. E., Endeavour Inlet .. .. 117 88 Neame, P., Mahau .. .. .. 67 41 Harris Bros., Pohuenui .. .. 11,040 11,550 Nisbet, A. W. (private bag), Yucyca, Have- 1,303 1,379 Harris Bros., The Head, Kenepuru .. ; 1,797 1,644 lock Harvey, C. N. and I. E., Manaroa .. 1,050 1,066 Norton, R., Te Awaiti .. .. .. 81 58 Harvey, I. N., and Sons, Manaroa .. ■ 1,344 1,373 O'Connor, A. C., Hopai .. .. 1,000 1,146 Harvey, L., Maori Bay .. .. .. 862 867 Orchard, Mrs. Ellen, and J. W., St. Omer .. 56 61 Harvey, Nathan, Clova Bay, Manaroa .. 1,723 1,622 Palmer, H. A., Whatanihi, via Havelock .. — 862 Harvey, R. C., Elaine Bay .. .. 220 232 Palmer, H. A., Whatanihi .. .. 762 Nil Harvey, W. H., Tira Ora" .. .. 15 17 Paton, Edward F., Nydia Bay .. .. 427 521 Hay, E., Titirangi, Havelock .. .. 10,400 9,520 Pay ton, J. II., Pukekoikoi, Pieton .. 69 162 Hayter Bros., Port Hardy, French Pass .. 7,100 7,750 Perano, J. A., Te Awaite .. .. 527 545 Hebbard, Joseph, Onahau, Pieton .. 355 319 Pike, Cyril C., Stoke, Nelson .. .. 4,100 5,180 Hebbard, O. R., Onahau, Pieton .. 366 331 Pyle, J. A., Kenepuru Head .. .. 537 580 Hebbard, T. T., Onapua Bay, Pieton .. 359 620 Redmond, Mrs. —, Ohetwoed Island, Bulwer 370 * Heberley, Arthur, Te Punga, Pieton .. 1,420 1,365 Redwood, H. J., Okoha.. .. .. 2,508 2,986 Heberley, Henry (private bag), Te Punga, 160 192 Rhodes, Sir R. H., (c/o Manager), Resolution — 700 Pieton Bay Heberley, H. (private bag), (Jackon's Pro- 1,200 1,220 Roaeh, Peter, Double Bay, St. Omer .. 36 48 perty), Te Punga, Pieton Roadley, Mrs. D. H., Havelock .. .. 50 72 Heberley, J. T„ Yellaton, Pieton .. 800 800 Robb, J. L„ St. Omer .. .. .. 46 400 Hemi, Edwin, Okoha .. .. .. 183 205 Rogers, G. L., Manaroa .. .. 1,616 1,641 Henderson, J. D., Goulter Bay, Waitaria 1,405 1,459 Saunderson, J. H. (private bag), Broughton 276 290 Bay Bay, Pieton Henderson, W. P., Waitaria Bay .. 300 726 Seaton Bros., Kenepuru Heads, Pieton .. 920 Nil Henderson, W. P., Waitaria Bay .. 775 325 Seymour, A. G, Ngakuta Bay, Pieton .. 521 608 Hocquard, P., Louis Bay, Te Puru .. 1,623 1,018 Seymour (Estate of), Wharehunga, Pieton 1,524 1 250 Hoera Teruruka, Whareatea Bay, French 39 67 Shand, P. T., Port Ligar .. .. 5,384 5,069 p ass Simpson, Miss L. P., Broughton Bay .. 112 118 Hope, Albert, Admiralty Bay, Frenoh Pass 425 400 Smith, T. W., Port Gore .. .. 834 844 Hope Bros., Deep Bay, French Pass .. • 939 1,088 Snook, L„ French Pass .. .. 265 300 Hope Bros., Manawa, French Pass .. 2,034 2,105 Snook, Nelson, The Cove, French Pass .. 680 720 Jackson, C. H„ Box 6, Pieton .. .. 92 110 Stephens, H. M., Tira Ora, Sounds .. 239 261 Jackson, James, Te Awaite .. .. 640 707 Stratford, H. S., Crail Bay and St. Omer .. 170 218 Johnson, C. E., Greville Harbour, French 476 631 Tarlton, H. G., Whareatea Bay, French Pass 246 244 p ass Tarlton, H. S. (private bag), Havelock .. 12 50 Jones, T. D., Pukekoikoi, Pieton.. .. 406 407 Totley, C. A., Pukekoikoi, Pieton .. 92 122 Jones, William, Endeavour Inlet.. .. 12 12 Thompson, F. M., Endeavour Bay .. — 558 Kawhara, Mrs. E. E., Te Rawa .. .. — 307 Toms Bros., Te Awaite .. .. 659 754 Kellor, F. P., Wairangi .. .. 762 815 Topp, Mrs. Mary, Hopewell, St. Omer . . 81 84 Kenny, G. A., Okukari, Te Awaite .. 1,625 1,676 Townshend, C. E., Pieton .. .. 1,311 Nil Lane, G. L„ Blenheim .. .. 500 Nil Turner Bros., Bulwer .. .. .. 1,794 1,749 Lawrence, E., Portage Estate, Pieton .. 515 478 Turner, R. J. W., French Pass, Waiua, 1,093 994 Lawrence, W. A., Crail Bay P.O. .. 325 278 D'Urville Island * Beturn not received.

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No. of Sheep on No. of Sheep on ~ April 30, April 30, April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. j 1925. 1926. Sounds County—continued. Maklborough County—continued. Turner, R. J. W., Hamilton Bay, French Pass 912 1,187 Boon, William, Picton .. .. .. 25 2 Turner, R. K., Waitata Bay .. .. 821 708 Botham, C. and G., Tuamarina .. .. 273 277 Turner, R. S., Admiralty Bay, French Pass 2,710 2,750 Bown, John, jun., Rai Falls .. .. 386 356 Walker Bros., Nydia Bay, Haveloek .. 714 697 Bown, Misses F. E. and L. R., and Mrs. A. M. 1,259 1,283 Wastney, Edmund, Hakana, Port Under- 965 942 Ward, Canvastown wood Boyce, G., Springlands, Blenheim .. — 116 Wastney, Mrs. V. O., Hakana, Port Under- 910 862 Boyce, H., Blenheim .. .. .. 31 168 wood Boyes, A. R., Tuamarina .. .. 578 443 Watson, Karira, jun., Onauku .. .. 1,068 1,075 Bragg, Nathaniel (Estate of), Box 2, Para 1,314 1,309 Watson, Mrs. Catherine, Onauku • .. 500 504 Breayley, J. A., Picton .. .. 238 319 Watson, Timothy, Onauku .. .. 915 1,049 Breayley, J. A., Picton .. .. 142 47 Webb, J. J., Laverique Bay, Manaroa .. 2,038 1,390 Brew, C. A., Koromiko .. .. 50 Nil Webb, R. S., Waimaru, Manaroa .. 1,085 888 Bright, W. J., Para, Koromiko .. .. 244 296 Webber Bros., Elmslie's Bay, French Pass 3,060 3,137 Broadbridge, G. H., Wairau Valley .. 650 575 Webster, W. J. (Pickersgill Property), Picton 142 189 Brooke-Ccx, J. R., Picton .. .. 394 Nil Webster, W. J., Picton (Long Island Pro- .166 148 Brooks, William, lienwicktown .. .. 362 352 perty) Broughan, W., Tuamarina .. .. 12 51 Wells, Charles G., Waikawa Bay .. 2,082 2,122 Brown, A. J., Haveloek .. .. — * Wells, I). E., Tamure, Haveloek .. 610 437 Brown, J. W., Wairau Valley .. .. 7 Nil Wells, F. A. L., French Pass .. .. 1,447 1,082 Brownlee, G. H., Haveloek .. .. 557 766 Wells, G. G., Pokokino, Haveloek .. 500 . 558 Brownlee, J., Haveloek Suburban .. 1,303 1,675 Wells, Joseph H., Maori Bay, Pelorus Sound 306 345 Brownlee, William, Gowanside, Haveloek .. 676 940 White, Davis, Hitaua, Picton .. .. 62 53 Bryant Bros., Rai Falls, Blenheim .. 442 496 Wilson, R. C., Craigieburn, Te Punga .. 1,850 1,750 Bryant, W. E., Mahakipawa .. .. 445 490 Woodman Bros., French Pass .. .. 3,721 3,812 Brydon, James, Renwicktown .. .. 442 638 Buncombe, J. R., Haveloek .. .. 33 11 176,855184,721 Bush, A. F. N., Koromiko .. .. 151 Nil Cameron, R. D. and O. A., Okaramio .. 551 609 Campbell, J. P., Mahakipawa .. .. 45 64 MARLBOROUGH COUNTY Carr, J. R„ Blenheim .. .. . . 152 151 (In Marlborough Subdivision). Catley, P. S., Fairhall, Blenheim .. 289 276 Adams, Archibald Miles Wm., Langley Dale, — 3,738 Cawte Bros., Moitapu, Mahakipawa .. 2,400 2,240 Blenheim Chaytor and Co. (Limited), Marshlands, 5,429 5,350 Adams Bros, and Co., Blenheim .. .. 280 309 Spring Creek Adams, F. and G. H., Blenheim .. 55 28 Cheeseman, H. C., Box 160, Blenheim .. 297 245 Adams, Sydney, Box 142, Blenheim .. 354 365 Cheeseman and Relling, Box 138, Blenheim 1,605 Nil Adams, Sydney, New Renwick Road, Blen- 291 274 Cheeseman, T. G., and Mrs. E. S. Relling, 1,745 1,856 heim Warwick (private bag), Blenheim Adams, William, Langley Dale, Blenheim 4,839 Nil Ching, W. H., Roselands, Blenheim .. 477 443 Ahcrn, William, The Glen, Canvastown .. 83 87 Clark, J. J., Sun Hill (private bag), Blenheim 418 463 Aldridge, W. S., Wairau Bar, Blenheim .. 237 233 Clark, Mrs. Jessie, Sun Hill (private bag), 71 89 Alquist, Axel, Canvastown .. .. 84 131 Blenheim Alsop, J. H., Okaramio .. .. 298 319 Climo, J. W. F. (c/o J. W. North), Haveloek 335 341 Anderson, J. H., Onamalutu .. .. 81 91 Connolly, L. C., Erina, Blenheim .. — 1,050 Anderson, P. W., Flat Cxeek .. .. 400 450 Cooke, B. J., Mount Patriarch, Blenheim .. 2,030 2,051 Anderson, William, Rai Falls .. .. 235 320 Corry, Mrs. A. M., Blenheim .. .. 127 Nil Andrew, G. H., Birch Hill .. .. 10,115 9,520 Couper, J. A., Rai Falls .. .. 306 Nil Andrews, E. Cyril, Evansdale, Haveloek 539 647 Couper, Percy C., Rai Falls .. .. 336 270 Suburban Couper, W. B., Rai Falls .. .. 307 464 Anstiss, J. 0., Wairau Valley .. .. 1,448 1,630 Cozens, G. E., Haveloek Suburban .. j 1,471 1,222 Arthur, J., Waikawa, Picton .. .. 315 350 Craven, Allen, Spring Creek .. .. 266 363 Atkinson, W. H., Hillersden Rural, Blen- 2,434 2,263 Craven, R., Rapawa .. .. .. 65 160 heim Cresswell, W. R., Omaka Downs, Blenheim 1,198 1,021 Aubrey Bros., Picton .. .. .. 193 181 Crispin, Charles, Erina, Blenheim .. 723 854 Auckram, W. P., Canvastown .. .. 86 122 Crispin, H. A., Canvastown .. .. 644 723 Avery, H. J., Fairhall .. .. .. 330 267 Crispin, R. F., Haveloek Suburban .. 310 340 Balfour and Blackler, Vernon, Blenheim .. 4,764 5,134 Cruickshank, J., Okaramio .. .. 16 Nil Barnett, A. W., Raydale, Tuamarina .. 794 786 Dal ton, G., Canvastown .. .. 1,822 1,747 Barron, C. J., Wairau Valley .. .. 37 245 Dalziel, Mrs. Annie, Mahakipawa .. — * Bartlett, George, Fabian's Valley .. 81 76 Davidson, G. G., Hillersden (rural delivery) — 877 Bartlett, J. H., Fabian's Valley .. . . 127 142 Davies Bros., Kaituna .. .. .. 254 200 Barton, Albert, Onamalutu .. .. 252 248 Davies, James, Waikakabo .. .. 200 406 Barton, I, W. (e/o Dalton, P. B.), Blenheim 160 150 Davies, P., Haveloek Suburban .. .. 300 294 Barton, J. I., Leefield, Blenheim .. 367 355 Dawes, William G., Okaramio .. .. 255 Nil Bary, L. J., Raglan, Blenheim .. .. 2,424 2,184 Des-Forges, Algernon, Blenheim .. .. 261 267 Bell, William, Flaxmere, Blenheim .. 565 636 Diamanti, R. J., Canvastown .. .. 511 711 Bell, William, Valleyfield, Blenheim .. 2,777 2,399 Dick, William, Blenheim .. .. 471 | Nil Bishell, A., Hillersden .. .. .. 996 1,131 Dillon, F. N., Leefield, Renwicktown .. 3,516 j 3,516 Bishell, D., Caythorpe, Blenheim .. 457 529 Dobbie, James J., Mount Pleasant, Picton 10 I 23 Bishell, G. H., Omaka, Blenheim .. 435 545 Dodson, G. L. and V. H., Sandhills, Spring 107 j 150 Black, D. H., Hillersden .. .. 490 396 Creek Black, John, Leatham (private bag), Blen- 2,750 2,301 Donald and Higgins, Long Valley, Haveloek 1,428 1,500 heim . Suburban Blick, Arthur, Old Renwick Road, Blenheim 33 52 Donald, J. P., Haveloek.. .. .. 450 530 Blick, Benjamin, Blenheim .. .. 122 155 Donald, J. W., Haveloek Suburban .. 730 614 Blick, D. R., Mahakipawa .. .. 417 Donkin (Estate of), (c/o F. Ward, Wairau — 539 Blick, Jesse, Blenheim.. .. .. 75 91 Valley Blick, P. J. and D. R., Blenheim .. 59 Nil Dryden, A. W., Picton .. .. .. — 83 Blick, P. J., Blenheim .. .. .. —• 17 Dwyer and Register, Waikakaho.. .. 1,004 1,100 Blick, William, Blenheim .. .. 4 13 Eden, Edward, Mahakipawa, Blenheim .. 286 290 Bonnington, C. J., Wairau Valley .. 128 112 Egan, S. A., Hillersden .. .. — 850 Bonnington, Frank, Te Rou .. .. 765 756 Elliott, James, Haveloek .. .. 186 186 Bonnington, George, Te Rou .. .. 190 208 Esson, John F., Picton .. .. .. 240 285 Bonsor, E. H., Fabian's Valley .. .. 390 406 Evans, Mrs. A. F., Hillersden .. .. 627 778 Booker, William, Onamalutu .. .. 212 217 Excell, Fred, Hillersden,. .. .. 999 1,000 * Return not received.

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No. of Sheep on No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. 1925. 1926. Marlborough County—continued. \ Marlborough County—continued. Eyles, R., Wairau Bar, Blenheim .. 192 247 Hille, E. G. A., The Castle Run, Blenheim 6,566 5,585 Fairhall, C. J., Rapaura, Spring Creek .. 153 156 Hille, E. G. A., The Fairhall Farm, Blenheim 24 27 Fairhall, G. H. M. and L. A., Blenheim .. 1,166 1,229 Hille, Miss Eliza Ruth, Box 52, Blenheim 644 680 Fairhall, G. H. M. and L. A., Grovetown, 365 613 Hille, F. W., Box 52, Blenheim.. .. 2,864 3,245 Blenheim Hiile, W. E. M., Box 52, Blenheim .. 443 552 Fairweather, F. E., Netherwood .. .. 5,565 5,415 Holdaway, John, Box 115, Blenheim .. 196 192 Falvey, Michael, Omaka .. .. 421 386 Hooper, J. C., " Erina," Wairau Valley .. 545 585 Farnall, W., jun., Havelock Suburban .. 430 504 Horgan, Michael, Blythefield, Blenheim .. 474 554 Flower, F. H. T., Canvastown .. .. 320 216 Huddleston, A. St. T., Litchfield Street, 748 720 Flower, Mrs. Maud, Canvastown .. .. 230 220 Blenheim Forrest, G. R., Canvastown .. .. 244 250 Hughes, James, Canvastown .. .. 660 660 Fowler, J., Omaka, Blenheim .. .. 88 91 Hunter, L., Rai Valley .. .. 171 191 Fowler, J. A., Hillersden Rural .. .. 2,515 2,587 Hutchison Bros., Kaiuma, Havelock .. 556 600 Fowler, R. T., Te Rou .. .. .. 619 674 Hutchison, T. R., Havelock .. .. 210 300 Fowler, W. T., Hillersden .. .. — 1,208 Jackson Bros., Netherwood .. .. 2,040 1,974 Frost, H., Flat Creek .. .. .. 253 250 Jackson, J. A., Berridale (private bag), 1,130 1,180 Fulton, E. F., Rai Valley .. .. 61 Nil Blenheim Gane, A. E., Rapaura .. .. .. 90 108 Jackson, Jose, Box 62, Blenheim.. .. 816 1,022 Gane Bros., Spring Creek .. . . 137 323 Jackson, Stanley Richardson, Runnymede, 430 475 Gane, W. H., Spring Creek .. .. 143 105 Blenheim Gardiner, F., Rai Falls .. .. .. 50 117 Jacques, Edward, Okaramio .. .. 223 202 Gardiner, G. H., Rai Falls .. .. — 90 Jacques, William, Okaramio .. .. 160 192 Gardiner, G. T. (private bag), Canvastown 690 1,055 Jeffries, M. F., " The Douns," Fairhall .. 531 443 Gardiner, R. G., Tuamarina .. .. 2 Nil Jeffries, Thomas (Trustees of), Blenheim .. 766 706 Gardiner, Sholto, Rai Falls .. .. 252 222 Johnson Bros., Netherwood .. .. 1,460 1,554 Gardiner, W. J. M., Rai Falls .. .. — 82 Johnson, Ralph, " Kilpotlees," Rai Falls .. 50 83 Gee, Campbell, Springlands, Blenheim .. 743 Nil Jones, A., The Wrekui, Blenheim .. — 694 Gibson, Mrs. Elizabeth, Kaituna .. 432 426 Jones, D. A., Canvastown .. .. 200 145 Gifford, A. J., Rapaura .. .. 80 61 Jordan, C. R., Renwicktown .. .. 147 99 Gifford and Parker (private bag), Blenheim 1,411 1,548 Kater, Mrs. G. E., Blackrock, Netherwood 1,200 1,071 Gifford, James R. A., Hillersden .. 994 1,105 Kennedy, M., Omaka .. .. .. 91 219 Gifford, William, Raglan Farm, Rapaura .. 420 548 Kenning ton, James, Okaramio .. .. 1,095 1,160 Gilchrist, Duncan, The Grove, Blenheim .. 458 Nil Kennington, William, Okaramio .. 976 943 Gilchrist, John, Havelock .. .. 470 506 Kruse, William, Manuka Island, Birch Hill, 2,113 1,220 Gilchrist, Mrs. H. J., Grove, Blenheim .. 554 474 Blenheim Gilchrist, Mrs. J. A., Koromiko .. .. 4 Nil Laidlaw, James B., Craigieburn, Blenheim 1,102 1,025 Gilmore, G. R., Tuamarina .. .. 304 345 Laidlaw, R. T., Blenheim .. .. 370 387 Glastonbury, L. J., Rai Falls .. .. 112 159 Laird, J., Ronga Valley, Flat Creek .. 283 223 Gledhill, H. G., Meadowbank, Box 67, Blen- 278 25 Lambert, J. A., Shrublands, Kaituna .. 1,007 992 heim Lankow Bros., Flat Creek, Rai Valley .. — 216 Glover, Thomas, Grovetown .. .. 544 418 Lankow Bros., Tuamarina .. .. 245 254 Goulter, Charles, Hawkesbury, Renwicktown 4,645 4,903 Larkin, P. J., Blenheim .. .. 1,255 1,112 Goulter, E. R., Mahakipawa .. .. 417 411 Latter, Alan, Tyntesfield, Blenheim .. 4,234 4,707 Goulter, R. F., Timara, Blenheim .. 1,662 1,574 Lawson, Bernard, Canvastown .. .. 218 258 Graham Bros., Brookby, Blenheim .. 807 648 Leov, L. C., Flat Creek .. .. 570 781 Graham Bros., Fairhall, Blenheim .. 857 1,026 Leov, C. S., Flat Creek .. .. .. 677 560 Green, Lewis, Box 139, Blenheim .. 476 Nil Leslie, J. A., Okaramio .. .. 770 800 Green, Mrs. A. E., Wairau Valley .. 591 681 Leslie, J. W. (Wither Section), Blenheim .. 1,300 1,294 Green, Mrs. M. J., Kaituna .. .. Ill 131 Leslie, John, Okaramio .. .. 497 458 Gregory, Thomas, Rapaura .. .. 38 6 Leslie, R. H., Okaramio .. .. 303 285 Greig, G. W., Canvastown .. .. 237 198 Lester, G. A., Malvern P.O., Blenheim .. 3,309 3,210 Greig, G. W., Canvastown .. .. 118 79 Lester, R. C., Maxwell Road, Blenheim .. — 226 Grigg, E. F. J., Meadowbank, Blenheim .. 10,180 10,335 Looms, F. J., Okaramio .. .. •—• 60 Grove Farm Co. (c/o Mrs. I. S. Hazlett), — 576 Love and Warren, Otanerau, Picton .. 610 805 Box 15, Picton Lovell, James Y. A., Post-office, Pine Valley 334 324 Grove Farm Co. (c/o Mrs. I. S. Hazlett), — 440 Lovell, John W. H., Te Rou .. .. 979 989 Box 15, Picton Low, James, Hillersden Rural .. .. 1,190 1,189 Guest, N. E., Koromiko .. .. 183 145 Maclaine Bros., Rapaura .. .. 467 415 Gunn and Co., Birch Hill, Blenheim .. 2,630 Nil Maclaine, W. A. J., Flat Creek .. .. 229 192 Hadfield, A. J., Onamalutu .. .. 300 310 Maher Bros., Kaituna .. .. .. 2,125 2,100 Hadfield, C. A., Onamalutu .. .. 450 452 Maher, John, Northbank, Kaituna .. 1,400 1,490 Ham, Albert, Spring Creek .. .. — 345 Mapp, Richard, Blenheim .. .. 19 Nil Ham, Robert, Blenheim .. .. 443 319 Mapp, T. S., Blenheim .. .. .. 427 323 Hammond, A. O., Longfield, Blenheim .. 455 409 March, Eric A., Grovetown .. .. 608 548 Hammond, W. L., New Rcnwick Road, 158 197 Marfell, A., Maxwell Road, Blenheim .. 7 10 Blenheim Martin, A., Mount Pleasant, Picton .. 200 189 Harding, Mrs. A., Swansdowne, Blenheim.. 1,054 1,257 Martin, J. C., Hillersden .. .. 387 280 Hargreaves, V., Blenheim .. .. 860 816 Matthews, Charles, Riverby, Rapaura .. 280 278 Hart, A., Pine Valley .. .. .. 240 196 Matthews, K. G., Picton * .. .. 200 858 Hart, A. E., Deep Creek, Canvastown . . 352 352 Maule, A., Flat Creek .. .. .. 140 100 Hart, C. F., Ruapaka, Canvastown .. 404 404 Maule, C. A., Flat Creek .. .. 96 166 Hart, David, Hillersden .. .. 1,455 1,471 McAlpine, W. C., Wantwood .. .. 998 735 Hart, E., Deep Creek .. .. .. — 787 McBeth, Mrs. L. G., and A. McCallum, 2,211 2,114 Hart, Edward, Okaramio .. .. 552 461 Branch Point, Blenheim Hart, Mrs. Margaret, Deep Creek .. 774 Nil McCallum Bros., Riverlands, Blenheim .. — 213 Harvey, George, Canvastown .. .. 126 121 McCallum, D., St. Leonard's, Blenheim .. 204 * Hayward, Albert, Waihopai .. .. - 300 McCallum, J. and J., Box 68, Blenheim .. 430 395 Healy Bros., Canvastown .. .. 1.364 1,463 McCallum, John, Top Valley, Te Rou .. 1,112 1,511 Hebbard, A. M., Flat Creek .. .. 66 84 McCaskey, J. J., Hillersden' Rural .. 980 911 Henderson, A. J., The Grove, Picton .. 260 256 McDowell, A., Rai Falls .. .. 203 224 Henrickson, J., High Street, Blenheim .. 253 197 McDowell, Mrs. Jane, Havelock Suburban 94 76 Herd, D. J., Picton .. .. .. 252 252 McFadden, Joseph, Box 95, Blenheim .. 712 841 Hewetson, A. J., Flat Creek .. .. 83 122 Mclndoe, Abraham, Onamalutu .. .. 262 283 Higgins, David E., Havelock Suburban .. 676 717 Mclsaac, R. D„ Renwicktown .. .. 23 22 Hill, Mrs. Jessie, Fairhall, Blenheim .. 1,408 1,637 McKay, J. A., Hillersden .. .. 352 496 * Itetura not received.

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Mablborottgh County—continued. McKenzie, John, Blenheim .. .. 250 205 McLauchlan, C. F., Rannoch, Blenheim .. 360 445 McRae, D. W„ Wairau Valley .. .. 39 47 Meads, T. H., Para, Koromiko .. .. 55 52 Mears, W., Timatanga, Flat Creek .. 105 79 Mills, A. C}., Renwicktown .. .. 81 18 Mills, Arthur J., Grovetown .. .. 282 184 Mills, F. F., Grovetown.. .. .. 150 120 Mills, John, Koromiko .. .. .. 46 102 Mills, Mrs. Alice, Rai Falls .. .. 75 124 Monro, H. Y., Bankhouse, Waihopai .. 4,515 5,048 Monro, Mrs. F. C., Risk Farm, Renwick- 197 Nil town Monro, P. C., Marchburn, Blenheim .. 5,294 5,762 Moore, John A., Forebank Farm, Havelock 102 100 Suburban Moore, John W., Canvastown .. .. 202 206 Moore, T. A., Havelock Suburban .. 1,012 930 Morrin, J. M., Wither, Blenheim.. .. 345 257 Morrin, James, Dillon's Point Valley .. 175 70 Mortimer, G., Te Rou .. .. .. 820 909 Mortimer, H. S., Okaramio .. .. 637 320 Mowat, L. R., Box 85, Blenheim.. .. 705 649 Murdock, A. G., Omaka .. .. 285 315 Murphy, John, Mahakipawa .. .. 426 Nil Murphy, Misses M. and M., Spring Creek, — 54 Blenheim Murray, C. F. (c/o Manager, Ngaruru), •— 3,231 Blenheim Murray, F. L., Wantwood .. .. 1,040 1,007 Murray, James, Grovetown .. .. 126 182 Murray, William, Spring Creek .. .. 149 205 Neal, A., Fabian's Valley .. .. 250 324 Neal, A. H., Spring Creek .. .. 18 35 Neal, A. M., Rai Valley.. .. .. 291 287 Neal, Francis, Spring Creek .. .. 163 179 Neal, M. W. J., Spring Creek .. .. 112 j 50 Nees Bros., Hillersden .. .. .. 528 [ 689 Nees, Charles, Little Scatwell, Okaramio .. 807 726 Nees, C. J. C., Fabians Valley .. . . 245 361 Nesbit, William (Estate of), Havelock Su- 587 530 burban Neville Bros., Dillon's Point, Blenheim .. 117 114 Neville, S. M., Thurston, Blenheim .. 155 210 Newcombe, Frank G., Wairau Valley .. 373 344 Newman, Charles, Renwicktown .. 410 425 Newman, O. H., Havelock Suburban .. 920 1,088 Newman, John, Old Renwick Road, Blenheim — I 10 New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Associa- 1,355 j Nil tion, Blenheim Nicholls, J., Pine Valley .. .. 305 300 Nolan, John, Flat Creek .. .. 509 509 North, J. W., Kaiuma, Havelock .. 500 529 North, James, Okaramio .. .. 44 61 N.Z. Refrigerating Company, Kaipupu, Pic- 88 92 ton O'Dwyer Bros., Blenheim .. .. 115 169 O'Dwyer Bros., Mahakipawa .. .. 386 Nil O'Leary, J. 0., Box 79, Blenheim .. 830 591 O'Leary, D. J., Fairhall, Blenheim .. 102 124 Orsman, W. H. B., Havelock .. .. — 113 Orsman, W. H., Havelock .. .. 178 Nil O'Sullivan, L., Tuamarina .. .. 14 17 Packer and Thorn, Rai Falls .. .. 509 445 Palmer, L., Kaiuma, Havelock .. .. 913 840 Parris, A. J., Blenheim .. .. 428 455 Parsons, W., Wairau Valley .. .. 182 189 Patterson, J. T., Rai Falls .. .. 254 200 Pattie, D. A., Blenheim .. . 65 106 Pattie, F. W. H., Dillon's Point, Blenheim 108 157 Payne, F. D. (c/o Dalgety and Co.), Blenheim 306 Nil Payne, Walter, P.O. Box 112, Blenheim.. — 1,320 Pavnter, T. W., Auntsfield, Blenheim .. 756 546 Pike, T., Pyramid, Blenheim .. .. 1,730 1,576 Pike, T., Spring Hill, Taylor's Block, Blen- 1,018 969 heim Pike, Thomas, The Laurels, Blenheim (Avon- 5,366 5,096 dale Property) Pike, Thomas, The Laurels, Blenheim .. 166 348 Pike, W. D. (Spring Creek Property), Spring- 48 295 field, Blenheim Pike, W. D., Main Street, Blenheim .. 460 296 Pollard, William, Delta Station, Blenheim.. 6,335 6,262 Powell, John, Fabian's Valley .. .. 383 445

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Marlborough County—continued. Randall, G. and C., Koromiko .. .. 805 818 Randall, J. and J., Speed's Valley, Koromiko 370 410 Reader, D. H., Have lock .. .. 245 213 Reader, Frederick, Havelock .. .. 556 560 Reader, H. M., Havelook .. .. 984 1,000 Reader, L. F., Blenheim .. .. 64 375 Reeves, H. S., Rapaura.. .. .. 391 285 Rennell, J. E., Compensation Run, Hillers- 1,345 1,366 den Rural Rentoul, Robert, Hillersden .. .. 1,813 1,834 Rickertsen, John, Onamalutu .. .. 217 242 Robinson, Arthur, Onamalutu .. .. j 757 917 Robinson, L., Onamalutu .. .. j 322 407 Robinson, Mrs. L., New Renwick Road, | — 186 Blenheim Rore, Alfred, Spring Creek .. .. 70 112 Rowe, Edward, Westbrook, Renwicktown 309 316 Rudd, C. H., Summerlands, Blenheim .. 3,229 3,527 Rudd, J. F., jun., Summerlands, Blenheim 5,638 5,606 Rudd, James F., Summerlands, Blenheim.. 4,184 3,875 Rudd, W. G., Benhopai, Blenheim .. 12,291 12,090 Rush, A. J., Canvastown .. .. 414 454 Rutherford, C. O. T., Craiglockart, Blenheim j 6,060 6,014 Rutland, George, Te Patoa, Canvastown .. ; 143 202 Sadd, G. E„ Grovetown .. .. j 173 53 Samuels, J. E. (private bag), Blenheim .. i 1,515 1,509 Saunders, F. G., Post-office, Blenheim .. j 123 76 Scott Bros., Havelock .. .. .. 476 506 Scott, F. J., Timatanga, Flat Creek .. 156 175 Shrimpton, H., Spray Point, Poverty Bay ; 2,133 2,004 Schroder, A. J., Rai Valley .. .. j — 58 Simpson, F. W., Rai Valley, P.O., Marl- I — 30 borough Slow, Fred, Wairau Valley .. .. 151 146 Smart, F. A., Canvastown .. .. j 474 454 Smart, J. G., Rai Falls .. .. .. 293 323 Smart, James, Onamalutu .. .. 380 414 Smith, A. E., Hillersden Rural .. .. 1,109 Nil Smith, C., Riverlands, Box 110, Blenheim.. 2,965 3,205 Smith, G. H., Havelock.. .. .. 504 455 Smith, H. E., Broadway, Picton .. 566 315 Smith, Mrs. Mary, Box 110, Blenheim .. 2,637 2,200 Smith, W. A., Riverlands, Blenheim .. 2,030 Nil Smith, W. M., Koromiko .. .. 811 769 Smith, William, Greenhills, Tuamarina .. 137 24 Sneider, F. A., Okaramio .. .. 463 526 Soper, F. W., Box 4, Rapaura .. .. 62 46 Soper, Wheaton, Farnham, Blenheim .. 530 176 Sowman, A., Hillersden.. .. .. 573 468 Squire, A. W., Tuamarina . . .. 371 340 Squire, E., Rapaura .. .. .. ■— 24 Stalker, B., Blenheim .. .. .. 776 798 Stedman, A. R., Waihopai .. .. 309 378 Steeds, H., Mount Pleasant, Picton .. 582 840 Storey, J. S., Kaituna .. .. .. 849 909 Stratford, G. R., Mahakipawa .. .. — 1,291 Sutherland, Benjamin, Bankfield, Grovetown 343 283 Sutherland, J., Box 6, Blenheim .. .. 1,100 1,060 Sutherland, J. H., Grovetown .. .. 350 353 Sutton Bros., Mahakipawa .. .. 301 308 Swalford, J. H., Havelock Suburban .. 1,170 1,247 Taylor, L., Rai Valley .. .. .. 127 97 Taylor, Mitford, Koromiko .. .. 687 642 Teschemaker, C. G., Avondale, Blenheim .. — 4,621 Teschemaker-Shute, C. de V. (Estate of), 4,600 Nil Avondale, Blenheim Teschemaker-Shute, Mrs. B. E., The Throne, 3,830 4,341 Blenheim Thomas, Frederick, Canvastown.. .. 158 160 Thompson, A., Deep Creek .. .. 278 294 Thompson, Bruce, Grove, Mahakipawa .. 381 417 Thompson, C. M., Omaka .. .. 166 252 Thomson, James, Blenheim .. .. 356 385 Timms, Charles D., Wairau Valley .. 297 374 Timms, R. E., Wairau Valley .. .. 221 201 Tomlinson, J. E., " Red Hills," Tophouse.. 1,311 1,028 Toms, H. A., Wantwood .. .. 1,318 Nil Turner, F. W., Rai Valley .. .. — 1 Tripe, J. H. R., Koromiko .. .. 579 500 Turner, W. H., Rai Valley, Flat Creek .. 50 51 Twidle, William, Havelock Suburban .. 468 485 Vavasour, H. D., Ugbrooke, Blenheim .. 5,806 5,895 Vercoe, A. J, Rai Falls .. .. .. 193 204 Vorback, P. J., Okaramio ,, ,. — 21

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14— H. 238.

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No. of Sheep on No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. 1925. 1926. ' i J j Marlborough County—continued. j Awatere County—continued. Voyee, W., Wantwood .. .. ... | 398 300 Davidson, A. M., Ward .. .. 2,085 2,109 Wadey, G., Canvastown .. .. j 94 112 Davies, T. S., " Ngaio Downs," Blenheim 4,747 4,699 Wadsworth, Henry, Pine Valley, Blenheim j 306 334 Davis, E. T., Hanwai (private bag) .. 511 381 Wadsworth, i. H., Branoott, Blenheim .. j 5,974 6,100 Denton, T. W., Marama, Seddon. . .. 795 978 Wallace, R. G., Box 59, Blenheim .. ! 1,200 2,200 Dick, A. A., Seddon .. .. .. 1,051 Nil Wallace, R. W. and R. J., Para, Tuamarina 172 166 Dick, A. J., Blind River .. .. 1,437 1,813 Wallace, T. R., Flat Creek .. .. 57 90 Dick, J. B., Ballochmyle, Seddon .. 3,075 3,107 Walsh, M, Renwicktown .. .. 56 14 Dick, J. B. (Hillside Property), Seddon .. 1,048 855 Ward, F. E. G., Eruia Rural .. . . 764 810 Dickens, W. G., Ward .. .. .. 177 213 Watson, C. H., Havelock .. .. ; 920 j 1,130 Dollar, J. S., Seddon .. .. .. 1,016 1,007 Watson, W. A., "The Blue Gums," Blen- : 1,140 | 575 Dollar, John, Seddon .. .. .. 1,062 1,023 heim Dysart, Robert, Blind River .. .. 923 875 Watts, G. F., Lansdowne, Wairau Valley.. I 9,810 9,670 Ferguson, Charles, Ardgowan, Blind River 1,092 1,069 Weaver, Alexander, Kaituna .. .. 257 271 Fissenden, F. J., Blind River .. .. 763 652 Webster, W. J., Picton .. .. 127 179 Fissenden, J., Seddon .. .. .. 190 154 Wells, G., Opouri, Flat Creek .. .. 3 Nil Fleming, D. F., Craigneuk, Seddon .. 2,141 1,982 Western, H. O., Mount Pleasant, Picton .. 50 30 Forsyth, A., Ward .. .. .. 1,618 1,363 Western, W. T., Koromiko .. .. 275 160 Francis, B. T„ Blind River .. .. 82 Nil Wheadon, Alfred John, Rapaura.. .. 375 297 Francis, E. A., Box 6, Ward .. .. 434 137 Wiffen Bros., St. Clair, Blenheim .. 11 5 Francis, F. W., Ward .. .. .. 224 335 Wiffen, H. A., Okaraimo .. .. 1,260 1,310 Francis, H. R. A., Box 19, Seddon .. 969 866 Wilkins, T. H., Tuamarina .. . . 182 164 Freeth and Whitewood, Seddon .. .. 740 Nil Williams, E. H., Hillersden .. .. 760 731 Freeth, J. (Lime Springs), London Hill, Ward 1,420 1,621 Williams, H. E. R., Kaiuma, Havelock .. 480 531 Freeth, James (Cape), Londonhill, Ward .. 1,015 1,025 Williams, H. W. J., Koromiko .. .. 420 458 Freeth, James, Ward .. .. .. 1,620 1,543 Williams, P. G., Brooklands, Blenheim .. 522 570 Gainsford. C. P., Seddon .. .. 1,522 1,412 Williams, T. J., Koromiko .. .. 13 22 Gavin, A. J. H., Seddon .. .. 1,365 1,395 Windleburn, G. J. F., Blenheim .. .. 19 31 Gee, Campbell, Blenheim .. .. 921 866 Woodward, 0. T.. Flat Creek .. .. 103 209 Gluyas, H. J. (private bag), Blenheim .. 1,200 1,227 Woolley Bros., Box 11, Para .. .. 426 355 Good, Edward, L., Kekerangu .. .. 2,055 1,800 Woolley, George, Tuamarina .. .. 50 30 Goss, James, " Glendhu," Jordan .. 1,980 2,316 Wratt, A., Waikakaho .. .. .. 741 683 Goulter Bros., Blairich, Blenheim .. 8,580 7,100 Wratt, A. G., Te Rou .. .. . . 515 455 Goulter, Charles P., Starborough, Seddon .. 783 * Wratt, George, Rai Valley .. .. — 143 Green, Arthur, Ward . . .. .. 195 200 Wratt, G. R. Rai Valley .. .. 92 139 Gunn, G. A., Seddon .. .. ..1,176 716 Yarrall, J. G., Koromiko .. . . 357 262 Gunn, G. M., Marathon, Seddon .. .. 795 746 Yarrall, L. A., Koromiko .. .. 149 134 Halliday, J., Campden .. .. .. 3,927 3,952 — Ham, E. J., Blenheim .. .. .. 638 579 363,363 364,520 Hammond, F. C., Seddon .. .. 859 720 Hammond, W. H., Seddon .. .. 974 1,071 AWATERE COUNTY Haynes, W. C„ Grassmere .. .. 412 310 (In Marlborough Subdivision). Hickman, O. B. (private bag), Taimate, 1,465 1,725 Adams, F. and G. H., Blenheim .. .. 571 277 Blenheim Allen, G. A. N, Seddon .. .. 272 276 Higgins, John, Seddon .. .. .. 700 762 Allen, Joseph, Marama, Seddon .. .. 930 997 Higgins, T. Edward, Marama, Seddon .. 710 735 Andrews, N. >S., Lulworth, Ward.. .. 507 609 Hill and Atkinson, Upton Fells (private bag), 7,463 7,361 Andrews, W. G., Marama, Seddon .. 1,191 1,055 Blenheim Archer and Bosomworth (c/o Geo. Mc- — 160 Hounsell, H. L., Seddon .. .. 700 530 Donald), Cheviot Trving, E. F., Blind River .. .. 541 589 Armstrong, H. M., Ward .. .. 193 325 Jackson, G. S., Ward .. .. .. 1,540 1,498 Austin, Edwin, Awapiri.. .. .. 911 839 Jermyn Bros, (private bag), Blenheim .. 2,840 2,954 Avery. E. W., Seddon .. .. .. 916 1,020 Jermyn, James, Marama, Seddon .. 900 1,000 Barnes, F. S., Seddon .. .. .. 1,114 1,063 Johnstone, James, Ward .. .. 385 430 Bartlett, Mrs. A., Ward.. .. .. 446 336 Jones, Charles, Jordan .. .. .. 298 413 Barton, E. H., " Wai-iti," Seddon .. 710 710 Kennington Bros., " Corea," Seddon .. — 2,875 Beamsley, F. J. (private bag), Blenheim .. 478 455 Kennington, John (private bag), Blenheim 1,523 1,368 Bell, John E„ Ward .. .. .. 2,015 1,903 Langridge, E. A., Blind River .. .. 285 400 Bennett, Halligan, and Murray (c/o A. J. 6,055 6,755 Langridge, E. A., Blind River .. .. — 24 Murray), Bluff Station, Clarence Bridge Lawrell, D. (private bag), Blenheim . . 580 516 Blackburn, J. R., Grassmere .. .. 216 188 Lines, Wm., Kainui, Blenheim .. .. — 181 Blick, E. G., Seddon .. .. .. 2,744 2,741 Linton, James, Seddon .. .. .. 657 514 Bourke, A., and Mrs. O. B. Hickman (private 395 Nil Lissaman, F., Alton Downs, Seddon .. 788 813 bag), Taimate, Blenheim Lissaman, H., Hilton Farm, Seddon .. — 1,200 Brown, Daniel, Seddon.. .. .. 753 629 Lissaman, IL, Waireka, Seddon .. .. 4,083 2,758 Bursill, F. W., Sedgemere, Seddon .. 2,196 2,218 Loe, A. F., Ward .. .. .. 3,234 3,011 Bush, L. L. T., Awapiri Station, Blenheim 4,000 4,050 Loe, H. E., Ward .. .. .. 2,521 2,380 Butt, W. H., Ward .. .. .. 1,601 1,450 Maher, James, Marama, Seddon'.. .. 898 785 Byrne, Denis, Seddon .. .. .. 39 49 Maher, John, Seddon .. .. .. 669 668 Cameron, Angus, Seaview, Seddon .. 791 450 Marfell, George, Seddon .. .. 519 672 Cameron, Mrs. Angus, Seaview, Seddon .. 220 488 Marfell, R., Seddon .. .. .. 490 613 Cameron, R., Seddon .. .. .. 428 176 Marfell, Richard, Seddon .. .. 1,332 1,409 Casey, Michael (c/o J. Casey), Seaview, 626 509 Marfell, W. J., Seaview, Seddon .. .. 924 1,076 Seddon Masefield, William N., Ellerton, Blenheim.. 1,540 1,535 Casey, P. A., Blind River .. .. 880 913 Matthews, C., Seddon .. .. .. 912 900 Charters, Thomas, Ward .. .. — 490 McArthur, J. D., Ngaionui (private bag), 3,276 2,985 Checkley and Son, Welds Hill, Blenheim .. 4,250 4,675 Blenheim Clouston, L. H., " Coria," Seddon .. 2,645 Nil McCallum, Donald, St. Leonard'3 Blenheim 2,118 1,861 Conway, F. E. G., Seddon .. .. 986 783 McConway, J., Cape Campbell, Seddon .. 1,311 1,222 Corrigan, Patrick, Seddon .. .. 490 Nil McConway, J., Seaview, Seddon . . .. 596 719 Costello, Charles, Seddon .. .. 354 332 McKee, M., Seddon .. . - . . 391 346 Costello, James, Seddon .. .. 787 791 McKenzie, E. W., Ward .. .. 489 321 Costello, M. H., Seddon.. .. .. 703 616 McMorrin, T. M., " The Cliffs," Seddon .. — 942 Crispin, E. N., Maramatia, Blenheim .. 666 425 i McNabb, W. G., Ward .. .. . . 830 834 Cummings, J. W., Glen Orkney, Blenheim 3,301 j 3,352 | McRae, A. C., Altimarloch, Blenheim . . 2,538 2,163 Dalton, Edward, Marama, Seddon .. 1,573 I 1,574 > McRae, A. C., Aotea, Blenheim .. .. 1,518 I 1,825 * Return not received.

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Awatere County—continued. McRae, R. J., Seddon .. .. .. — 468 Merrifield, James, Box 68, Seddon .. 1,287 1,181 Merrifield, John, Seddon .. .. — 1,008 Middlemiss, G. R. and J. W., Jordan .. — 1,078 Moore and North, Kekerangu .. .. 7,673 7,034 Moore, E. A. W., Valhalla, Kekerangu .. 2,280 2,00S Moore, K. R. W., Parikawa, Kekerangn .. 1,264 1,055 Moran, John, Grassmere .. .. 552 566 Morrin, Thomas, Marama, Seddon .. 862 973 Morrin, W., Ward .. .. .. 1,311 1,297 Morrin, Donald, Seddon .. .. 277 302 Murray, A. J., Woodbank, Clarence Bridge 4,405 4,680 Murray, C. F., Wharanui, Blenheim .. j 6,806 7,232 Murray, L. J., Wharanui, East Coast ... ; 1,578 1,550 Murray, Mrs. Elsie G., Woodbank, Clarence j 1,834 2,718 Bridge Neal, J. F., Tetley Brook, Seddon .. 1,230 1,163 Neal, Thomas, Grassmere .. .. j 685 639 Nicolas, J. T. Ward .. .. .. 744 980 O'Connor, James P., Ward .. .. j 685 586 O'Dwyer, William, Seddon .. .. j 660 660 Orchard, Enoch, Seddon .. .. j 1,193 1,289 Oswald, W. L., Duntroon, Jordan .. 1,534 1,763 Palmer, J. C., Blue Mountain (private bag), 4,043 3,995 Kaikoura Parsons, E. G., Mount Victoria, Ward .. ! 1,234 1,266 Parsons, Freeborn, Benmore, Kaikoura .. 4,081 3,972 Parsons, G. H., Benmore, Ward .. ! 816 866 Parsons, Milo, Kilgrame, Blenheim .. 572 561 Pat-on, James, Kekerangu .. .. 2,317 2,150 Pattie, Keith, Hauwai, Ward .. .. 340 377 Pattie, R. F., Taimate, Ward .. .. 423 360 Price, W. H., Ward .. .. .. j — 50 Quirk, John, Ward .. .. .. 194 169 Reid, John, Halden Road, Seddon .. 480 312 Reiher, F. B., Clarence .. .. .. j 136 250 Renwiek, Thomas, Dumgree, Seddon .. | 7,116 7,138 Richmond, F. H., Richmond Brook, Marama, 10,086 10,326 Seddon Ritson-Thomas, A. (private bag), Tirohanga, [ 4,365 4,226 Blenheim Roberts, R. M., Ward .. .. ..1,772 1,635 Rutherford, A. D., Mt. Gladstone, Blenheim ' 5,104 5,284 Rutherford, Edmund S., Kekerangu .. 1 2,010 1,975 Rutland, F. H., Seddon.. .. .. ; 2,488 2,432 Rutland, G. H., Seddon.. .. .. j 212 180 Ryan, Mrs. Mary, Marama, Seddon .. 1 946 918

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Awateke County—continued. Ryan, T. !).. Seddon .. .. .. 184 Nil 1 Samson, J. M., and Co., Glenlee, Blenheim — 5,968 Sehwass, C. F., Seddon .. .. .. 2,780 2,635 Scott, N. P., Seddon .. .. .. 1,564 1,370 Seater, Mrs. A. T., The Parks, Seddon .. 617 536 Shale, S. H., Glenlee, Blenheim .. .. 5,508 Nil Sharpe, P. W., Ward ... .. .. 933 1,092 Sharpe, G. H., Ward .. .. .. 1,668 1,516 Shirtliffe, J. W., Fairfield Hun, Blenheim .. 5,405 5,660 Shirtliff, Mrs. M. A., Lamgridge, Blenheim 6,475 5,295 Smith, Miss M. E., Seddon .. .. 406 380 Smith, W. A., Upton Downs, Seddon .. 2,022 2,533 Smythe, F. R., Blenheim .. .. 756 636 Snowden Bros.* Blind River .. .. 817 960 Snowden, Edgar, Springlands, Blenheim .. 1,115 1,103 Stevenson Bros., Middlehurst, Upcot .. 4,705 4,652 Stevenson Bros., Upeot, Blenheim .. 8,120 7,910 Stewart, C. E., Seddon .. .. .. 639 562 Taylor, G., Ward .. .. .. 939 91J Taylor, M., Ward .. .. .. 575 400 Taylor, T. F., Ward .. .. .. 1,148 1,109 Thomson, Alexander, Ward .. .. 1,658 1,661 Thomson, H. J., Ward .. .. .. 1,433 1,388 Todd, A., Kekerangu .. .. .. 3,550 3,224 Tregoning, Russell, Seddon .. .. 1,140 1,150 Trolove, B. S., Kekerangu .. .. 1,675 1,716 Trolove, J. W., The Shades, Kekerangu .. 2,300 2,342 Waddy, C. C., Seddon .. .. .. 3,082 3.041 Walker, C. C., Seddon .. .. .. 118 45 Walker, T. (private bag), Blenheim .. 162 199 Watson, Albert, Tetley Brook, Seddon .. 458 508 Webster, A. E., Seddon.. .. .. 507 420 Weld, Everard A. (private bag), Blenheim 4,344 4,244 West, A. D.,'Ring Hill, Jordan .. .. 817 Nil West, A. D., River View, Jordan .. 1,391 1,320 Western Bros., Seddon .. .. .. 2,020 2,020 Wiffen Bros., Napoleon Run, Kekerangu .. 2,384 2,370 Wilkinson, K. F., " Medway Hills," Blen- 1,833 1,814 heim Willis, Frank, The Ned, Seddon .. .. 3,572 3,469 Wilson, Daniel, Ward .. .. .. 443 580 Woodbury, F., Cape Campbell .. .. 109 61 Wooding, A. R., Ward .. .. 1,072 1,004 Wright, G, Seddon .. .. .. 868 957 323,041 | 318,238

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CANTERBURY-KAIKOURA SHEEP DISTRICT. Return showing the Sheepowners and the Number of Sheep and Lambs in each County on the 30th April, 1925, and 30th April, 1926.

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j No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. KAIKOURA COUNTY (In Northern Subdivision). Acton-Adams, P., Clarence Estate, Kaikoura 20,388 18,905 Adair, A. P., Stag and Spey, Kaikoura .. 1,014 1| 824 Adair, Patrick, Hapuku .. .. 55 ft 51 Aitken Bros., and Arthur, Syncombe, Kai- ! 3,790 g.'i,711 koura j Andrew, Samuel, Kaikoura .. .. | 1,900 1152 Armstrong and Steele, Stag and Spey, Kai- j 2,908 2,483 koura Ashby, H., Rainford Settlement, Kaikoura I 17 Nil Baker, H. O., Puhipuhi, Hapuku .. | 573 1,068 Baker, William C., Kaikoura .. .. j 10 Nil Barnes, F. L. E., Kaikoura Suburban .. I 12 10 Barratt, Henry John, jun., Hapuku .. | 812 1,155 Beaton, John, Oaro .. .. .. I 538 502 Beauchamp and Bowron, Kaikoura .. I 1,424 1,532 Blunt, L. P., Lynton Downs, Kaikoura .. j 953 1,004 Boyd, David, jun. (Mangamaunu Property), j 230 300 Spring Terrace, Kaikoura Boyd, David, jun., Cornford, Puhipuhi, Kai- 1,015 1,200 koura Boyd, David W., Lynton Downs, Kaikoura 612 712 Boyd, Guy, Kaikoura .. .. .. 476 375 Boyd, James, D., Kaikoura Suburban .. 21 10 Boyd, James, jun., Kahautara, Kaikoura .. 1,000 989 Boyd, Jeremiah, Hapuku .. .. 1,190 1,375 Boyd, Patrick John, Mangamaunu .. 25 20 Boyd, T. J., P.O. Box 40, Kaikoura .. — 9 Boyd, Thomas, sen., Kaikoura .. .. 440 284 Broughan, William, Kaikoura .. .. 182 130 Brown, Archibald, Hapuku .. .. 235 204 Brunei, C., Mount Fyffe, Kaikoura Suburban —• 139 Bullen, Francis William, Lakes, Kaikoura.. 2,335 1,836 Bullen, Francis William, The Point, Kai- 1,980 1,144 koura Bullen, W. R., The Elms, Kaikoura .. 7,334 7,438 Burney, Mrs. L. (Estate of), Kaikoura .. 20 10 Campbell, John, Kaikoura .. .. 102 11 Chapman, George T., Kaikoura .. .. — 3 Chapman, Walter W., Kowhai, Kaikoura .. 242 238 Cholmondeley, C. E., Hapuku .. .. 850 720 Clarkson, W. B., and Sons (per S. Turner), 2,316 2,126 Flaxhills, Kaikoura Close, James, Moana, Kaikoura .. .. 2,300 1,850 Cook, F„ Oaro .. .. .. 620 Nil Crampton, H. D., Puhihupi .. .. 1,248 1,346 Crampton, J. D., Puhipuhi .. .. 1,502 1,600 Cripps, Joseph, Clarence Bridge, Kaikoura 5 Nil Curry, G. E., Hundalee.. .. — 306 Curtain, J., Kaikoura .. .. .. 272 234 Dale, S., Goat Hills, Kaikoura .. .. — 930 Dale, William, Goat Hills, Kaikoura .. 974 Nil Davfilson, J., Kaikoura .. .. 399 536 Dean, James, Hawke Hills, Kaikoura .. 2,700 2,835 Dee, G., Kaikoura Suburban .. .. 407 355 Douglas, F. M„ Blue Duck, Kaikoura .. 882 1,228 Doyle, James, Mangamaunu .. .. 29 Nil Eaton, G., Kaikoura .. .. .. 16 39 Eaton, John, Kaikoura . . .. — 162 Eccles, E. H., Claverley Station, Parnassus 3,847 3,363 Elder, John, Waipapa, Clarence Bridge .. 2,388 2,609 Emms, Frank C., Kaikoura .. .. 57 168 Evans, Charles (Estate of), (per A. C. Renner, 830 1,054 Trustee), Kaikoura Fairweather, H. A., Hapuku .. .. 1,868 1,922 Farmers'Co-op. Association, Kaikoura .. — 1,762 Fernleigh Estate (c/o Pyne and Co.), Kai- — 775 koura Gabites, H., Goat Hills, Kaikoura .. ; 727 Nil Gibson, Frederick, Box 33, Kaikoura .. ■ 970 916 Gibson, H., Kincaid, Kaikoura .. .. 8 10 Gillet, G. N. H., Hundalee .. .. 753 649 Goodwin, Robert, Kaikoura .. .. 144 217 Gray, Edwin, Box 32, Kaikoura .. .. 614 598 Gray, James, Oaro .. .. .. 2,611 2,454 Greg, G. E., Goose Bay, Kaikoura .. ' 2,214 2,370

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Kaikoura County—continued. Gregory, John, Kaikoura .. .. 420 290 Hailes Bros., Hapuku .. .. .. 103 50 Hamilton, G., Hapuku .. .. .. 882 744 Hamilton, Herbert, Puhipuhi, Hapuku . . 950 989 Harle Bros., Hapuku .. .. .. 556 785 Harnett, Mary, Kaikoura .. .. 21 15 Harris, A., Clarence Bridge .. .. 533 406 Harris, Sidney T., The Grange, Hapuku . . — 249 Heard, S. C., Kaikoura .. .. .. 1,889 2,341 Howard, Allan, Hapuku . . .. 800 800 Hugonin, R. S., Hundalee (private bag), Par- 1,791 1,946 nassus Inman, John B., Kaikoura .. .. — 284 Keenan, Alex., Kaikoura Suburban .. 34 24 Kirby, Mrs. Joanna, Kaikoura Suburban .. 40 40 Knott, W. E., Kaikoura .. .. 42 47 Lane, T., Goat Hills, Kaikoura .. . . 1,412 1,270 Lawson, Betson, Kaikoura .. .. 196 184 Lawson, J. and J., Kaikoura .. .. 786 712 Lawson, James, Kaikoura .. .. 530 548 Lawson, John, Stag and Spey, Kaikoura .. 531 548 Lee, Charles W., Blue Duck, Kaikoura .. 42 36 Mackle, Bernard, Donegal Farm, Kaikoura 576 Nil Suburban Mackle, Mrs. B., Donegal Farm, Kaikoura — 886 Suburban Mackle, Bernard, per J. J. Mackie (Manager), 339 392 Kaiwhare, Kaikoura Suburban Mackle, Mrs. C., Kaikoura . . .. j 60 Nil Mackle, Francis Henry, Kaikoura Suburban — 31 McDonald, Alexander, Burnside, Kaikoura 164 117 McFaggart, John, Oaro .. .. — 960 McGivern, James, Mount Fyffe, Kaikoura .. 3,659 2,958 McGrath, J. J., Glencree, Oaro .. .. 3,225 3,500 McGregor, Ivan, Greenburn, Kaikoura .. 1,420 1,662 Mclnnes, Alexander, Kaikoura .. .. 126 119 Mclnnes, Mrs. Agnes, Kaikoura .. .. — 85 Mclnnes, John, Kaikoura .. .. 210 202 McKenzie, Alexander, Kaikoura .. .. 400 340 Milligan, William A., Kaikoura .. .. 1,600 1,572 Milsom, G. S., Kaikoura .. .. 830 820 Monk, Francis J., Hapuku .. .. 2,282 2,890 Morrison, John R., Kaikoura .. .. 608 611 Morton, Adam, Hapuku, Kaikoura . . 153 235 Mounsey, T. R., Mangamaunu .. .. — 203 Muir and Pegg, Messrs., Kaikoura .. 72 46 Olsen, N. A. H., Kaikoura .. .. 50 40 ! Palmer, Glynn M., Kaikoura Suburban .. 32 85 Pannell, Charles, Lynton Downs, Kaikoura 3,715 4,030 Park, G., Greenburn, Kaikoura .. .. 1,175 1,080 Parker, F. W., Clarence Bridge .. .. 1,484 1,274 Parsons, Edmund, Kincaid Downs, Hapuku 2,183 1,949 Parsons, Ralph, Kaikoura .. .. 1,050 958 Pearse, Thomas G., Charwell Forks, Kai- 4,596 4,210 koura Peoples, William, Kaikoura .. .. — 10 Perry, R. S. W., Kaikoura .. .. 41 14 Poole, E. T., Kaikoura .. .. .. 154 224 Pow, John, Ferniehurst Run, Parnassus .. 3,903 2,302 Roberts, George H., Quail Downs, Waiau .. 2,363 2,216 j Roberts, T. E. L., Mangamaunu .. .. 225 Nil Robertson, Harold, Stag and Spey .. 441 468 Ryder, C. E., Goat Hills. Kaikoura .. 994 1,041 Scott, Walter (private bag), Dillonsdale, 1,646 1,557 Kaikoura Shand, G. E. T., Seaward Valley, Kaikoura 4,570 4,070 Sharplin,. Edward, Bendemer, Kaikoura .. — 200 j Slape, Ivanhoe, Kaikoura .. .. 233 101 Smart, J. R., Lynton Settlement, Kai- 378 444 koura I Smith, C. F. G., Ludstone, Kaikoura .. i 1,798 1,545 i Smith, E. A. W. (c/o W. Lanyon), Mount j 294 242 Lud, Kaikoura Smith, George, Rockwood, Kaikoura .. j 567 650 I Smith, H. R., Hapuku .. .. .. j 56 204 ' Snushall, H,, Greenhills, Kaikoura .. ' 5,083 Nil

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: No. of Sheep on I April 30, April 30, j 1925. 1926. Kaikotjka County—continued. Snushall, H., Greenhills, Kaikoura (Conway 4,984 5,179 Hills Property) Stanford, 0. B., Oaro .. .. .. 1,118 1,072 Stocker, Ernest, Parnassus .. .. 4,714 5,392 Studholme, E. C. (per A. Smith, Manager), 4,031 3,671 Clarence Bridge TayJor, John P., Kaikoura .. .. 510 606 Taylor, Mrs. S., Tui Farm, Kaikoura .. 92 Nil Taylors, F. and E., Messrs., Tui Farm, Kai- — 92 koura Thacker, J. R. (c/o William Higgins), Puhi- 1,570 1,330 puhi, Kaikoura Tisch, John, Clarence Bridge .. .. 2,585 2,998 Todhunter, J. E., Glen Alton, Clarence 2,981 3,197 Bridge Trewin, John, Glenstrae (private bag), Par- 1,908 2,290 nassus Trolove, Noel, Puhipuhi .. .. 720 696 Waddy, G. O., Edgcombe (private bag), 1,263 1,950 Blenheim Wallace, E., Kaikoura .. .. .. 1,420 1,470 Walter, James H., Kaikoura .. .. 644 665 Wareham, Charles, Kaikoura Suburban .. 188 250 Weavers, E. E., Kaikoura .. .. 207 357 Wilson, A. W., Hapuku .. .. 200 373 Wilson. Mrs. L. M., Hapuku .. .. 10 10 Wilson, Thomas, Kaikoura .. .. 5 Nil Workman, E. H., Oaro .. .. .. 1,300 1,175 178,147 172,584 AMURI COUNTY (In Northern Subdivision). Allan, Mrs. E. S., Rotherham .. .. — 680 Allen, W. T., Rotherham .. .. 452 Nil. Anderson, A., Terako, Waiau .. .. 3,805 3,800 Anderson, Millar, Rotherham .. .. 1,058 1,017 Anderson, W. F., " Murray Downs," Waiau 1,523 1,320 Atkinson, VV. H., Mason Hills, Waiau .. 4,460 3,852 Atkinson, W. H., Woodbank, Hanmer .. 9,000 8,202 Bailey, E. O., Lyndon Settlement, Waiau 1,970 1,218 Baker, A. H., Waiau .. .. .. 1,104 981 Baker, A. V., Rotherham .. .. 1,379 1,318 Banks, William A., Rangiora .. .. 2,590 2,544 Bean, R. C., Waiau .. .. .. 1,985 1,947 Beaven, C. E. and G. S., Waiau .. .. 1,216 1,345 Belton, T. H., Waiau .. .. .. — 269 Bethell, M., Pahau Pastures, Culverden .. 4,479 4,286 Bevan, H. T., Waiau .. .. ., 960 939 Black, Arthur, Culverden .. .. 269 272 Black, J. W., Culverden .. .. 1,050 857 Boag, James N., Achray, Rotherham .. 1,556 1,387 Brimer, William, Rotherham .. .. 27 25 Brophy, M., Culverden .. .. .. 630 Nil Brown, Mrs. M. A., Denbrae, Waiau .. 1,163 1,235 Buckley, A. O., Rotherham .. .. 1,043 875 Buckley Bros., Campsie, Waiau .. .. 426 483 Burbury, E. P. H., Sherwood, Waiau . . 2,000 2,825 Burbury, P., Somerdale, Culverden . . 4,662 4,341 Burrows, E., Culverden .. .. 1,098 1,040 Capstick, T., A.man, Waiau .. .. 941 1,082 Chaffey, R. A., Waiau .. .. .. 1,151 1,062 Chapman, R. H., Waiau .. .. 1,384 838 Cole, F. C., Waiau .. .. .. 562 512 Cole, W. H., Waiau .. .. .. 406 457 Cone, C. F., Waiau .. .. .. 50 45 Croft, F. E. (Estate of), Culverden .. 825 1,010 Dalziel, L., Culverden .. .. .. 351 249 Dampier-Crossley, H., Cranford, Rother- 2,145 1,908 ham Dampier-Crossley, M. L., Cranford Downs, 610 510 Rotherham Davies, J. O., Lyndon, Waiau .. .. 1,583 1,245 Davison, E. B., St. Leonards, Culverden .. 2,291 1,931 Davison, Francis (Executors of), Lowry 2,181 2,110 Peaks, Culverden Davison, Hugh R., Balmoral .. .. 675 753 Davison, J. H., St. Leonard's, Culverden .. 121 35 Davison, L. H., St. Leonard's, Culverden .. 371 661 Davison, William, Culverden .. .. 2,290 2,570 Deans, Colin, Upper Highfield, Waiau .. 2,683 2,381 Devine, L., Hanmer Springs .. .. 140 159 Dickson, G. H., Riversdale, Parnassus .. — 402 Dowd, F. P., Annan, Waiau .. .. 252 142 Draper, P. S., Culverden .. .. 481 986

No. of Sheep on April 30, j A pril 30, I 1925. 1926. j Amuri County—continued. Dunbar Bros., Waiau .. .. .. j 984 1,083 Dunbar, P. (Executors of), Waiau .. 540 708 Duncan, J. J., Waiau . . .. .. 2,180 3,060 Duncan, R. O., Glynn Wye, Culverden .. 6,780 5,145 Dwyer, D., Balmoral, Culverden .. .. 2,112 1,309 Dwyer, James, Balmoral, Culverden . . 489 570 Dwyer, T. D., Balmoral, Culverden .. — 357 Ensor, C. H., " St. James," Hanmer Springs 2,458 1,900 Farrow, H. W., Hanmer Springs .. 347 336 Fechney, D., Cheddar Valley, Waiau .. 3,560 3,160 Ferguson, Spencer, Lyndon, Waiau .. 1,560 1,476 Ferguson, Thomas S., Waiau .. .. 2,566 2,118 j Fisher, Alfred, Culverden . . . . 1,754 1,784 Fleming, D. S., Sanford, Culverden .. 782 825 Fleming, R. and W., Waiau .. .. 2,470 2,472 Flower, T., Culverden .. .. .. 710 712 Forrester, G. A., Rotherham .. .. 1,396 1,396 Foster, F., Waiau .. .. .. 604 582 Fowler, William L., Hanmer Springs .. ; 9 34 Eraser, John, Culverden .. .. I 5,510 4,570 Gallagher, J. J., Culverden .. .. 838 1,032 Gallagher, J. J., Culverden .. .. 1,848 1,696 Gardiner and McMillan, Brandon Road, 6,249 5,345 Fendalton Gillespie, G., Culverden .. .. 510 510 Glens of Tekoa (private bag), Christchurch 13,636 13,882 Gorton, W. R., Waiau .. .. .. 1,307 1,303 Gould, George, Ben Lomond, Box 76, Christ- 2,262 Nil church Gould, Roger, The Hermitage, Rotherham.. 3,831 2,775 - Gould, Valerie, Rotherham .. .. — 3,023 Graham, R. H. (private bag), Balmoral .. 804 760 Griffiths and Ridley, The Gates, Waiau . . 1,990 1,870 Grueber, W. F., Culverden . . .. I 591 609 Halkett, H., Rotherham .. .. 92 65 Hamilton, Peter, Culverden .. .. 804 639 Hampton, W., Rotherham .. .. 27 18 Hare Bros., Braeside, Culverden .. .. 937 j 818 Harland, Thomas, Rotherham .. ' .. 258 210 Harper, Mrs. E., Marran-dellas, Waiau .. 1,248 1,086 Harrison, J. V., Culverden .. .. 590 469 Hart, E., Waiau . . .. .. 35 40 Hartnell, George, The Willows, Culverden.. 1,561 1,813 Hayes, John, Hurunui .. .. .. 600 206 Henshaw, George, Culverden .. .. 2,030 1,940 Herdman Bros., Lyndon, Waiau .. 1,620 1,680 Hiatt, H. F., Culverden .. .. 3,308 2,864 Hickman, Mrs. Sarah, Hanmer Springs .. 223 512 Higgins, John, Waiau .. .. . . 588 579 Hoban, James, Culverden .. .. 558 598 Hoban, R. A., Culverden .. .. 406 456 Ingram, H. S., Culverden .. .. 520 490 Iverach, P., Harpsdale, Waiau .. .. 612 760 Iverach, P., Stroma, Waiau .. .. 610 600 Jamison, R. L., Nukuwai, Rotherham .. 2,565 2,723 Jelfs, George, Rotherham .. .. 578 578 Johns, G. W. T., Culverden .. .. 890 895 Johnston and Stewart, Hossack, Hanmer .. 8,101 7,305 Joseph, A. L. (Trustees of), c/o A. H. Joseph, 1,063 Nil 58 Hagley Street, Lower Riccarton Kennedy, James, Culverden .. .. 607 j 720 Kidd, R. A., W 7 aiau .. .. .. 381 373 Kilpatrick, James, Rotherham .. .. ; 129 117 Kingsbury, L., Balmoral, Culverden .. ! 368 497 Kingsbury, S. L., Hanmer Springs .. 194 371 Latter, Edward C., Cloudy Range, Waiau.. 4,890 4,980 Latter, Le Clerc, Achray, Rotherham .. 519 469 Leach, W. J., Rotherham .. .. 889 786 Leman, F. J., Balmoral, Culverden .. 96 Nil Little, John (Estate of), Annadale, Waiau .. 2,524 2,500 Lochhead, R., and Son, " Molesworth," 21,195 18,002 Blenheim Lunn, Horace, Trelissic, Waiau .. .. 760 j 781 Lunn, I., Hanmer Springs .. .. 40 40 Macdonald, G. R., Balmoral .. .. 3,033 i 3,199 Macfarlane, D. C., Mount Paul, Waiau .. 1,169 1,224 Macfarlane, D. D. (Estate of), Lyndon 12,855 13,770 Station, Waiau Macfarlane, Leslie, Kaiwara, Culverden .. 3,762 4,135 Mannion, T., Knock, Waiau .. .. 814 j 918 Martin, H. G., Puke-iti, Culverden .. 1,048 970 McDonald, M., Waiau .. .. .. 995 1,024 McDougall Bros., Dunolly, Waiau .. 1,234 1,266 McGillicuddy, Dan, Culverden .. .. 376 j 250 Mcintosh, D. J., Rotherham .. .. 456 ' 450

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April SO, J 1825. 1926. * Amubi County—continued. McKay, T. W. (private bag), Balmoral, 2,806 3,133 Christchurch McKie, D. R., Lyndon Settlement, Waiau.. 918 853 McLaughlin, G., Culverden .. .. 176 362 McMillan, W. B., Culverden .. .. 1,104 975 McMillan, W. J., Culverden .. .. 2,843 2,515 ( McRae, George R., Island Hills, Christ- 6,260 6,170 I church l Mercer, R., Waiau .. .. .. 510 508 I Milne, R., Culverden .. .. .. —• 320 i Morse, Percy, Waiau .. .. .. 2,384 2,175 Munro, W. M., Culverden .. .. 430 530 t Murgatroyd, John, Balmoral, Culverden .. 2,410 2,480 < Murray, C. R., Korari Downs (private bag), 1,716 1,602 < Christchurch i Nicholls, W. A., Grampians (private bag), 3,774 3,702 i Christchurch i Nieoll, A. J. (c/o Le Clere Latter, Esq., 704 737 Rotherham Northcote, F. and S., Whaleback and Mount 13,130 7,900 Peter, Waiau . Northcote, Major, Waiau .. .. — 4,980 Oldfield, F. R., Hanmer Springs .. .. 3,929 3,968 O'Malley, F. J., Waiau .. .. .. 1,197 1,309 Palmer, Henry, Culverden .. .. 142 227 Parker, J. A., Rotherham .. .. 348 389 Pettigrew, K., Waiau .. .. .. 952 881 Pickering, Peter, Culverden ■ - .. .. 693 206 Popplewell, George, Rotherham .. .. 659 633 Powis, W. M., Waiau .. .. .. 37 35 Preston, R. A., Culverden .. .. 385 364 Pullan, A. J., Waiau .. .. .. — 673 Rae, James, Culverden .. .. .. 681 314 Reid and Dargie, Culverden .. .. 510 572 Reid, G. J. H., Grassington, Rotherham .. 4,321 4,064 Richards, C. L., Annan Settlement, Waiau 502 422 Richards, T. B., Waiau .. .. 377 ( Nil Rinaldi, E., Rotherham .. .. 343 318 Rivers, G. L. and F. P., Hurunui .. 700 700 Roberts, Edward, Culverden .. .. 720 750 Robinson, Mrs. T. C., Mount Palm, Rother- 2,076 |2,035 ham Rutherford, D. L., Morna, Culverden .. 2,513 2,474 Rutherford, Duncan (Executors of), Leslie 15,543 12,912 Hills, Culverden Rutherford, G. O., Lochiel, Culverden .. 7,193 7,317 Rutherford, W. O., jun., Marble Point, 4,688 4,517 Culverden Rutherford, W. 0. (Estate of), Montrose, 5,600 5,623 Culverden Sanderson, J. and G., Rotherham .. 3,582 3,602 Savage, H. W., Waiau .. .. .. 778 415 Savill, F. J., St. Helens, Hanmer .. 34,597 30,780 Sharpe, Herbert, Waiau .. .. 885 921 Staekhouse, Ernest, Annan, Waiau .. 1,180 1,040 Stewart, A., " Wandledowns," Waiau .. 1,799 966 Sunckell, A. J., Waiau . . .. .. 660 549 Taylor, James, Culverden .. .. 562 Nil Thomson, Mrs. L., Rotherham .. .. 322 143 Thomson, T. G., Culverden .. .. 610 620 Topp, H., Rotherham .. .. .. 20 28 White, George, Waiau .. .. .. 846 741 Widdowson Bros, Meadow Vale, Culverden 49 Nil Wilkie Bros., Culverden .. .. 443 447 Williams, W. T., Rogerson Run, Hanmer 2,139 1,307 Springs Wilson, J., Culverden .. .. .. 865 775 372,844 350,673 CHEVIOT COUNTY (In Northern Subdivision). Abbott, C. G., Cheviot .. .. .. 858 844 Allan Bros., Domett .. .. . 1,059 Nil Anderson, Duncan, Mina . . .. 360 234 Anderson, Mrs. J. (c/o James Paton), Domett 710 498 Auld, J., Alexander, Cheviot .. .. 410 469 Auld, John, Cheviot .. .. .. 500 530 Ayrton, Edward, Domett .. .. 234 218 Bainbridge, William, jun., Mina .. .. 350 300 Bainbridge, William, sen., Cheviot .. 709 561 Ballantyne, G. M., Cheviot .. .. 674 512 Barker, L. (private bag), Ethelton .. 1,101 939 Barnes, George (Estate of), Spotswood .. 993 777 Beckett, Isaac, Spotswood .. .. t 502 ! 600

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. IX Cheviot County—continued. Bosomworth, Mrs. Amelia, Cheviot .. 177 107 Bowley, E., Ridgethorpe, Cheviot .. 617 412 Brophy, Patrick, Mina .. .. .. 1,200 1,260 Brunton, G. B., Domett .. .. 354 366 Burgess, Edgar, Domett .. .. 193 77 Campbell, Lady, Cheviot .. .. 4,996 4,984 Childs, F. D., Thornbury, Domett .. 578 637 Childs, P. (Trustees of), Fern Hill, Domett.. 1,110 1,056 Cone, L. W. G., Cheviot .. .. 46 60 Conway, C. E., Ethelton (private bag), 899 1,006 Christchurch Cooper, A. D., Cheviot .. .. .. 2,361 2,320 Cooper, G. B., Domett .. .. .. — 1,405 Cooper, James, Cheviot.. .. .. 1,017 1,147 Craighead, A., jun (Estate of), Spotswood.. 250 277 Crampton, G. J., Domett .. .. 512 495 Crossby, C. Dampier, "Glen Albyn," Par- 1,705 1,243 nassus Dalgety, C., Spotswood, Cheviot .. 186 177 Dalgety, Charles William, Mina .. .. 340 449 Daly, Jeremiah, The Lakes, Mina .. 508 510 Daly, W. B., Port Robinson .. .. 220 220 De Lambert, F. C., Ethelton .. .. 820 625 Denton, A. E., Milburn, Domett .. 915 908 Denton, H., Domett .. .. .. 397 397 Douglas, Sholto, Ethelton .. .. 1,890 1,640 Douglas, W. A., Cheviot .. .. 1,706 1,706 Down, A. A., Spotswood .. .. 306 348 Drayton, A. F., One Tree Hill, Parnassus .. — 2,830 Ducie, J., Domett .. .. .. 204 130 Dunphy, Mrs. A. E., Domett .. .. 1,000 912 Edridge, E., Ethelton .. .. .. — 1,504 Edridge, Thomas, Tormore, Cheviot .. 1,325 1,285 Edwards, Mrs. Mary and C. D., Cheviot .. 913 915 Elliot, W. M., Cheviot .. .. .. 344 318 Elliott, T. E., Box 43, Cheviot .. .. 474 465 Elmslie, James, Cheviot .. .. 162 184 Fitzgibbon, P., Spotswood .. .. 331 220 Fitzpatrick, J., Cheviot.. .. .. 1,375 1 297 Fitzpatrick, W. E., Mount Ellen, Cheviot .. 1,320 1,335 Flaherty, Martin, Cheviot . . .. 456 325 Fleming, Clifton, Port Robinson . . .. 935 894 Fleming, John, Cheviot.. .. .. 1,600 1,600 Forbes, G. W., Cheviot .. .. .. 1,500 1,450 Forbes, L., Spotswood .. .. .. 650 600 Forsyth, James, Domett .. .. 312 308 Forsyth, John, Domett . . . . 205 205 Foster, William L., Parnassus .. .. 513 761 Geeson, Mrs. Ann, Domett .. .. 500 509 Gibson, A. H., Cheviot .. .. .. 555 446 Gibson, L. M., Cheviot .. .. .. 564 920 Gibson, Stanley, Cheviot .. .. 562 457 Gillanders, A., Domett .. .. .. 1,199 1,392 Gillies, T., Domett .. .. .. 467 398 Harrison, A., Spotswood .. .. 784 520 Harrison, G. H., Spotswood .. .. 336 166 Haughey, S., Mina ... .. .. 6 Nil Hiatt, John H. L., Domett .. .. 1,767 1,778 Hilling, John, Cheviot .. .. .. 330 341 Hogan, John, Domett .. .. .. 233 172 Holmes, J. S., One Tree Hill, Parnassus .. 2,711 Nil Holton, Charles F., Cheviot .. .. 348 356 Hopkins, W. J., and Sons, Parnassus .. 1,885 1,534 Hopkins, W. J., and Sons, Iona, Parnassus.. 1,501 1,574 Hughes, Patrick, Domett .. .. 199 148 Hyde, A. C., Domett .. .. .. — 1,399 Hyde, A. McA., Stroma, Domett.. .. 162 142 Hyde Bros., Ngaroma, Parnassus .. 2,068 1,710 Hyde, W. C. (private bag), Benmore, Christ- 2,725 Nil church Hyde, W. C. (private bag), Cathills, Ben- 3,682 3,400 more, Christchurch Jackman, C. E., Dinda, Cheviot .. .. 606 474 Jackman, Mrs. J. M., Domett .. .. 163 155 Jackman, Mrs. M. J. J., Domett .. 729 780 Jackman, W. F., Domett .. .. 406 436 Kelly, H. J. G., Spotswood .. .. 498 322 King, H., Conway Flat .. .. 212 216 King, Thomas E., Spotswood .. .. 395 594 Leaman, A. W. A., Spotswood .. .. 104 Nil Leaman, H. D., Spotswood .. .. 140 184 Leaman, Mrs. M. E., Riversend, Parnassus 440 420 Macdonald, R. M. (Estate of), Lowry Hills, 4,248 4,456 Ethelton Macfarlane, A. M., The Lanaeost, Parnassus 2,020 1,957

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Cheviot County—continued. Macfarlane, D. G., Rofa Downs, Parnassus 2,350 2,425 Macfarlane, H. M., Hawkeswood, Parnassus 2,550 1,728 Macfarlane, J. F., Hawkeswood, Parnassus 2,250 2,120 Macfarlane, J. K., The Sisters, Parnassus .. 1,779 626 Macfarlane, Leslie, Ethelton .. .. 5,635 5,510 Macfarlane, Miss A. R., Glen Colwyn, Par- 1,868 1,800 nassus Macfarlane, Miss F. A., Hawkeswood, Par- 2,131 J,915 nassus Macfarlane, W. A., Hawkeswood, Parnassus 2,054 2,002 Martin, B. B., Domett .. .. .. 1,624 1,877 McAdam, John, Domett .. .. 743 668 McDougal, R. E., Brookdale, Parnassus .. 3,097 3,003 McDowell, W., Cheviot .. .. .. 2 Nil McGiffert, A., Mina .. .. .. 379 308 McLachlan, A., Parnassus .. .. 193 528 McLaren, D., Cheviot .. .. .. 935 881 McPherson, J., and Sons, Cheviot .. 1,308 1,403 Meikle, Thomas, Domett .. .. 561 585 Milne, D. H., Spotswood .. .. 352 414 Mowat, Charles A., Mackenzie .. .. 1,977 1,754 Munro, J. H, Ethelton .. .. 1,581 Nil Murray, Joseph, Leadervale, Parnassus .. 2,567 2,534 Noonan, R. C., Cheviot .. .. 250 118 O'Boyle, P., Domett .. .. .. — 707 O'Connor, D., Cheviot .. .. .. 345 300 Pain Bros., Cheviot .. . . . . 494 650 Pain, W. T., Cheviot .. .. .. 1,525 1,550 Parker, T., Parnassus .. .. . . 260 152 Paton, J., Domett .. .. .. £11 715 Pettengill, S. E., Spotswood .. .. 273 102 Robinson, T. C., Rotherham .. .. 2,954 2,691 Rodger, W. J., Ethelton .. .. 458 420 Rutherford, Erik, Inverness, Parnassus .. 4,773 5,330 Rutherford, G. L., Connemara, Parnassus .. 3,831 3,496 Rutherford, Mrs. A. W., Mendip Hills, Par- 516 480 nassus Rutherford, N., " Kilanour," Parnassus .. — 600 Rutherford, Norman, Mendip Hills, Par- 11,150 11,675 nassus Scarr Bros., Mina .. .. .. 334 302 Sloss, R, Cheviot .. . . .. 2,763 2,693 Smith, D. W., Leamington, Spotswood .. 1,890 1,890 Smith, F. H., Spotswood .. .. 371 342 Stevenson, Thomas, Ben Cruachan, Spots- 3,658 2,831 wood Stevenson, Thomas, Fenwick Farm, Spots- 994 774 wood Stocker, A., Spotswood . . .. 734 723 Tate, Frank, Conway Flat, Parnassus .. 1,050 1,074 Taylor, Harvey, Domett .. . . 396 379 Taylor, J., Cheviot .. . . . . 40 35 Taylor, T. M. (Estate of), Cheviot .. 260 287 Teague, L. Frank, Koranga, Domett .. 496 447 Thomson, Mrs. Isabella, Spotswood .. 338 440 Tulley, S. H., Cheviot .. .. .. 390 378 Tweedie, Andrew, Cheviot .. .. 150 204 Upritchard, James, Domett .. . . 608 500 Upritchard, John, Domett .. .. 800 810 Upritchard, Miss S., Domett .. .. 150 150 Upston, F. H., Spotswood .. .. 510 483 Walmsley, John W., Spotswood .. .. 328 348 Walton and Dickson, Cheviot .. .. 509 514 Webb, John S., Mina . . .. . . 273 308 Westland, C. J., Glen Muick, Ethelton .. 1,907 1,550 White, C., Venlaw, Cheviot .. .. 558 433 White, Isaac, Cheviot .. .. .. 1,233 1,100 White, Mrs. Martha (c/o Messrs. Williamson 3,199 2.871 and White, Solicitors, Cashel Street, Christ church) Wilkinson, T., jun., Parnassus .. .. 922 670 Wilkinson, T. H., Spotswood .. .. 2,687 2,190 Winskill, J. D. E., Cheviot . . .. 1,500 1,500 Winskill, Mrs. M., Cheviot .. .. 1,450 1,450 172,001 163,951 WAIPARA COUNTY (In Northern Subdivision). Acton-Adams, Herbert, Tipapa (private bag), 5,393 5,318 Chris tchurch Allan, A. and T., Waikari .. .. 51 1,463 Allan, Alexander, Rockvale, Waikari .. 1,414 1/230 Anderson, E. C. and W. T., Dalmeny 1,014 1,009 Park, Woodgrove

No. of Sheep oa April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. i Waipara County—continued. Anderson, H. M., Waikari .. .. 1,706 1,690 Anderson, William, Mason's Flat.. .. 102 119 Anderson, W. B., Mason's Flat, Woodgrove 667 606 Antill, W., Waipara .. .. .. 209 211 Archer, F. C., Weka Pass, Waikari .. 1,755 1,822 Armitage, A. L., Omihi.. .. .. 800 Nil Armitage, H. L., Omihi.. .. .. — 762 Arres, George, Waikari .. .. .. 748 586 Bailie, George and Robert, Waikari .. 985 850 Baker, E. P. W., Hawarden .. .. 169 200 Baker, T. N., Waipara .. .. . . 925 954 Bamford, Mrs.—, Hurunui .. .. 1,625 1,655 Barker, G. T., Woodgrove .. .. 760 850 Barnes, A. H., Rossendale, Waipara .. 498 289 Barrett, F. E., Woodgrove .. .. 863 1,097 Baxter, James, Omihi .. .. .. 688 689 Baxter, William, Omihi.. .. .. 632 504 Bentley, James, Hawarden .. .. 116 105 Berry, J. W., Omihi .. .. .. 426 476 Bethell, M., Tipendean, Waikari .. .. 3,236 2,857 Bishell, D., The Peaks .. .. .. 260 240 Black, Andrew, Waikari .. .. 932 837 Black, L. R., Waikari .. .. .. 550 570 Blake, W. C., Woodgrove .. .. 936 854 Blakeley, A. J., " Clifton," Waikari .. 2,140 2,150 Blunden, B. L., Waikari .. .. 1,278 1,255 Blyth, H., Waipara .. .. .. 1,081 845 Brice, R. J. 8., Hawarden .. .. 132 286 Brooker, C. S., Medbury .. — 387 Brooker, H. H., Medbury .. .. 228 235 Brooker, Mrs. Elizabeth, Hawarden .. 240 252 Bruce Bros., Waikari .. .. .. 1,062 1,072 Burrows, C., Omihi .. .. .. 1,150 1,216 Burrows, S., Omihi .. .. .. 1,441 1,472 Burt, H. D., Hawarden.. .. .. 270 240 Busch, Misses M. and F., Sulphur Springs, 1,371 1,339 per V. J. Rhodes, Amberley Butler, P., Medbury .. .. .. 263 220 Byrch, A. W., Motunau .. .. 4,080 3,360 Brych, H., Motunau .. .. .. — 537 Byrch, J. W., Motunau .. .. 1,270 1,387 Cameron, Angus, Waipara .. .. 349 220 Campbell, A. M., Omihi.. .. .. 593 371 Campbell, Charles R., Davaar, Motunau .. 5,021 4,860 Campbell, Keith McK., The Peaks, Hawarden 502 503 Campbell, L. H., Motunau .. .. 4,738 4,149 Campbell, N. D., Greta Paddock, Motunau 1,374 1,580 Campbell, N. D., Motunau .. .. 4,700 4,597 Carr, H. M., Glenallen, Waikari .. .. 2,052 2,110 Christian, E. E. (Estate of), Hawarden . . 508 500 Clarkson, Montgomery, and Todhunter, 1,067 1,390 Waikari Clifford, Sir G. H., Stonyhurst, Scargill .. 10,966 9,661 Coe, C. H., Scargill .. .. .. 608 500 Conway, A. J., Waipara. .. .. 980 1,004 Cooper, R., Waipara .. .. .. 162 57 Costello, F. M., Hawarden .. .. 345 220 Costello, James, The Peaks .. .. 270 324 Costello, Thomas, Woodgrove .. .. 507 500 Cowie, A., Woodgrove .. .. .. 1,392 1,442 Cowie and White, Woodgrove .. .. — 573 Cox,' J. W. M. (Trustees of), Hawarden .. 260 256 Crean, T., The Peaks .. .. .. 539 531 Crean, William, Woodgrove .. .. 28 30 Croft, J. W., Hawarden .. .. 587 343 Croft, T. A., Omihi .. .. .. 2,395 2,290 Crossley and Kennedy, Eskhead, Hawarden 10,232 10,166 Crossley and Kennedy, Stonyroyd. Hawarden 306 570 Cunningham, D. J., Bredwardine, Hawarden 1,438 1,092 Dalgety, B. G., Woodgrove .. .. 2,410 2,178 Dalzell, A. H., Woodgrove .. .. 313 1 319 Dalzell, Alexander, Box 1, Hawarden .. 1,313 985 Dalzell, Frederick D., Woodgrove .. 479 540 Dalzell, J., Medbury .. .. .. 357 344 Davis, H. R., Waipara .. .. .. 458 458 Davis, N., Waipara .. .. .. — 305 Deans, Maxwell, Kilmarnock (private bag), 1,845 1,911 Christchurch Denton, A. E., Lower Charltons, Domett .. 1,445 1,431 Denton, John D., Motunau .. .. 269 212 Doak, E. D., Hawarden .. .. 468 444 Doak, James, Hawarden .. . . 360 351 Dobson, R., jun., Scargill .. 102 92 Douglas, H. B. (private bag), Greta, 1,396 1,193 Scargill

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Waipara County—continued. Douglas, Mrs. Alice M., 26 Hackthorne 1,874 1,724 Road, Christchurch Doyle, Lawrence, Hawarden .. .. 110 120 Dron, Mrs. Mary J., Waikari .. .. 462 494 Dwyer, D., Horsley Downs, Hawarden .. 304 458 Dwyer, E. J., Hawarden .. .. 356 306 Earl, A. T., Waikari .. . . . . 138 145 Earl, W. J. J., Waikari .. .. 360 357 Earl, W. T., Box 21, Waikari .. .. 774 740 Earl, William, Waikari . . .. .. 1,142 722 Earshraan, Archibald, Hitchin Hills, Huru- 3,072 3,597 nui Edwards, T. W., Amberley .. .. 2,170 2,092 Elliot, W., Motunau .. .. .. 1,563 1,297 Ensor and McCracken (private bag), Pendle 1,650 1,579 Hill, Christchurch Ensor, Edward, Lammermoor, Domett .. 1,418 1,707 Evans Bros., Tarnua, Woodgrove .. 4,518 4,269 Fahey, E. G., Hawarden .. .. 284 220 Fairbairn, A., Scargill .. .. .. 1,225 1,215 Ferguson, B., Gowan Hill, Waikari .. 1,105 1,204 Fincham Bros., Waikari .. .. 1,849 1,575 Fincham, H. E., Broxton, The Peaks .. 1,400 1,537 Fincham, H. E., Ti Kouka, The Peaks .. 600 903 Fitzsimmons Bros., Greta Vale (private bag), 3,145 3,110 Christchurch Fitzsimmons, Hugh, Bankfield, Mina .. 1,860 1,894 Fleming, John, Cheviot .. .. 995 1,140 Fletcher, Edmund, Medbury .. .. 509 711 Forrester, J. K., Hawarden .. .. 1,348 1,358 Forrester, W. A., Waikari .. . . 1,782 1,729 Forrister, J. A., Waikari .. .. — 564 Foster, E., Glenmore, Omihi .. .. 2,080 2,025 Fox, C. D., Foxdown, Scargill .. .. 3,462 2,840 Francis, A., Omihi .. .. .. 497 394 Fraser, F. J. A., Amberley .. .. 812 804 Fraser, J. W., Mount Benger, Hurunui . . 2,400 2,235 Fulton and Garrett, Scargill Hills, Scar- 4,052 3,516 gill Gardiner, D. C., Waipara .. ... — 1,706 Gardiner, Eric, Vulcan Downs, Motunau .. 3,447 3,109 Gardner, Albert G., Scargill .. .. 902 872 Gardner, Edward, Scargill .. .. 890 892 Gardner, Thomas N., Scargill .. .. 1,100 1,100 Garland, D., Waikari .. .. .. 1,550 1,566 Gibb, George, Motunau .. .. 870 871 Gibb, J. L., Motunau .. .. .. 608 508 Gibb, S. B., Motunau .. .. .. 1,647 1,650 Gilbert, William, Medbury .. .. 2,201 1,581 Giles, A. H., Omihi .. .. .. 517 431 Ginders, H. S., Medbury .. .. 59 77 Glennie, E., Waipara .. .. .. 321 267 Gray, Miss Mary Ann, Medbury . . .. 156 168 Greenwood, G. D., Teviotdale, Amberley .. 8,400 7,650 Greig and Son, Waikari.. .. .. 708 490 Greig, G. A., Scargill .. .. .. 335 300 Greig, G. G., Motunau .. .. .. 651 648 Greig, Mrs., Mount Mason, Woodgrove .. 3,564 3,666 Grimwood, E. A., Hawarden .. .. 602 I 741 Gummell, J., jun., Hawarden .. .. 301 306 Hall, T„ Waikari .. .. .. 570 565 Hare, G., Waipara .. .. .. 356 j 233 Harris, Charles, Omihi .. .. .. 322 353 Harrison, C. E., Scargill .. .. 865 i 861 Harrison, H. W., Omihi .. .. 478 j 438 Harrison, J. W., Motunau .. .. 1,367 J 1,460 Hassall, Thomas, Waikari .. .. 687 I 121 Hay and Orchard, Woodgrove .. .. 3,581 3,114 Heasley, James, Hawarden .. .. 712 | 658 Henderson, Mrs. J. R., Motunau .. 46 71 Hewett, W. N., The Peaks .. .. 438 j 289 Hoban, B. L., Waikari .. .. .. 255 408 Hoban, P. C., Woodgrove .. .. 660 j Nil Hodgen, Messrs, A. and J. (rural mail), 1,522 j 1,387 Hawarden Holder, P. L., Hawarden .. .. 131 J 94 Honeybone, E., Waikari .. .. 260 j Nil Honeybone, T. E., Waikari .. .. 232 | 184 Hunt, A. E., Waipara .. .. .. 344 j 311 Inch, H. B., Omihi .. .. .. 416 ! 456 Inch, H. V., Hawarden .. . s .. 525 j 590 Inkson, A. J. W., Waikari .. . . 1,233 j 1,247 Innocent, Thomas, Hawarden .. .. 95 | 114

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Waipara County—continued. Iverach, C. W., Mount Arden, Hawarden .. 1,125 1,150 Iverach, T. F., Waiau .. .. .. 1,120 1,114 Jennings, Mrs. E. G., Waipara . . .. 855 919 Johnston, E. W., Woodgrove .. . . 107 594 Johnston, R. B., Waikari .. .. 3,566 3,523 Jones, John, Box 1, Hawarden . . .. 595 546 Kellock, R. B., Farmer, Hawarden . . 616 765 Kennedy, 13., The Peaks . . .. 309 183 Kermeen, J. J., Hawarden .. . . 656 467 Kidd, A. A., Woodgrove . . . . 473 446 King, L. R., Waipara .. .. . . 225 I 248 King, Mrs. Isabella Rosa, Waipara .. 220 262 Lambie, John, Scargill .. .. .. 390 396 Lance, T. D., Hawarden .. .. j 108 132 Lane, L. H., c/o Pyne and Co., Cash el Street, 1,365 1,322 Christchurch Leach, W. J., Scargill .. .. .. 1,031 1,371 Little, Henry, Mount Vulcan and Cotswold, 6,469 6,512 Omihi Little, H. T., Glenorchy, Woodgrove .. 500 536 Little, H. T., Huihui, Woodgrove .. 2,025 2,336 Little, John, sen., Omihi . . . . 607 639 Little, R. and J., Omihi .. .. 2,605 2,619 Lockhead, R. R., Scargill .. .. 639 397 Lockhead, R. W., Omihi .. . . 2,080 2,021 Loucey, D., Waikari . . . . . . 79 74 Love, A., Omihi .. .. . . 588 474 Lowe, E., Hawarden .. . . . . 30 Nil Lukey, E. H., Waikari .. .. .. 654 783 Lukey, F. W. C., Waikari .. . . ! 654 949 Lynskey, John, Hawarden .. . . 87 83 Macfarlane, Mrs. M., The Lakes, Hawarden 5,168 5,532 Macfarlane, Mrs. M. F., Waikari .. .. 2,558 3,737 Mackintosh, William, and Sons, Waipara .. 2,314 2,146 Maddison, L. H., Omihi . . . . 1,218 1,132 Mahon, E. W., Hawarden ... . . 34 126 Maling, T. J., Scargill .. .. .. — 615 Maskew, T. S., Waipara .. .. 500 482 Mason. C. E., Mason's Flat, Hawarden .. 740 725 Mason, E. and W., Mason's Flat, Woodgrove 1,746 1,666 Mason, F. E. (Estate of), Woodgrove .. 710 710 Matthews, H. T., Waikari . . .. 637 507 Maxwell, J. R., Amberley . . . . 2,015 1,480 McAdam, James C., Waikari .. .. 194 331 McAdam, R., Motunau .. .. .. 212 232 McDonald, D. A., Waipara .. .. — 458 McDonald, T. D., Scargill .. . . 1,026 917 McElwain, E. A., Medbury .. .. 35 31 McEvedy Bros, (private bag), Christchurch 2,410 2,452 McFarlane, Peter, Woodgrove . . . . 800 800 McGowan, R., Waikari .. .. .. 280 366 McGuckin, W. J., Waipara .. .. 46 80 McKay, Donald, Hurunui .. .. 2,122 2,182 McKeegan, C., Hawarden .. . . 718 737 McKenzie, H. A., Waipara .. .. 944 1,088 McLachlan, D., Omihi .. .. .. 1,025 828 McLelland, Claud, Scargill .. .. 800 800 McLelland, Frank, Scargill . . . . 900 910 McMillan, J. M., Waikari .. . . 1,385 1,688 McRae, W. and E., Waikari . . . . 1,823 1,676 Meares, H. O. D., Waipara .. .. 2,440 2,139 Meehan, N. J., Woodgrove .. .. 2,891 3,038 Meikel, John, Motunau . . . . 746 649 Miles, Oscar, Hawarden .. .. 385 76 Morris, D., Woodgrove .. .. .. 568 Nil Mowat, Alex., Waikari .. .. .. 1,750 1,846 Mulligan, E. J., Hawarden .. .. 700 758 Munro Bros., Lake Taylor, Amberley . . 4,500 5,000 Munro, J. H., Omihi .. . . . . 762 813 Munro, Miss P. V., Amberley .. . . 197 250 Murray, H. V., Roto-iti, Scargill . . 1,662 1,685 Murray, J. G., Hurunui.. .. . . 128 Nil Murray, Thomas (Estate of), Medbury .. 686 626 Neeve, William, Allendale, Hawarden . . 1,997 1,948 O'Carroll, John, Birchdale, Woodgrove .. 2,510 1,692 O'Carroll, John, Woodgrove .. . . 2,736 2,308 O'Carroll, M. J., The Peaks . . .. — 1,300 O'Connor, P., Hawarden .. .. 167 179 Overton, Mrs. H. M. (private bag), Greta, 2,822 2,510 Christchurch Pannett, G. O., Scargill .. .. 811 778 Pannett, J. A., Woodgrove .. .. 2,451 3,208 Parnham, L. H., Scargill . . .. 1,480 1,420

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Waipara County—continued. Penfold, A. A., Box 13, Waipara.. 1,061 1,410 Philpott, C., Hawarden .. .. 878 816 Pierce, W. E., Hawarden .. .. 107 102 Pierey, H. H., Hawarden .. .. 327 384 Pileher, M. L. and J. F., Woodgrove .. 164 165 Pohl, F. A., Woodgrove .. .. 120 171 Power, Frederick, Hawarden .. .. 608 408 Powsey, Mrs. M. J., Woodgrove .. .. 5,094 4,880 Quigley, F., Waipara .. .. .. 494 415 Quigley, J. F., The Peaks .. .. 860 925 Reese, Alfred, Woodgrove .. .. 1,706 1,674 Reese, H. A., Woodgrove .. .. 365 304 Reese, L. A., Heathstock, Woodgrove .. 420 406 Relph Bros., Broxton, Waikari .. .. 1,914 1,880 Rivers, Mrs. C. L., Brookville, Medbury .. 336 356 Roberts, F., Scargill .. .. .. 394 375 Roberts, T. E. L., 12 Nelson Street, New 887 775 Brighton Robinson, E. A., Waitohi Peaks, Hawarden 647 59.3 Rollo, J. A., Medbury .. .. .. 757 720 Ross, J. B., Waikari .. .. .. 175 155 Russell, J. T., Omihi .. .. .. 814 710 Rutherford, G., Waitohi Peaks, Hawarden 2,301 2,150 Rutherford, G. L., McDonald Downs, Wood- 9,677 9,518 grove Rutherford, L. A., Haydon Downs and 4,500 4,350 Woodgrove Properties, Woodgrove Saundercock, Charles, Waipara .. .. 305 9 Saunderson, Mrs. S. E., The Peaks .. 246 209 Scott, H. L., Waikari .. .. .. 169 177 Shaw, D. M. (Estate of), Woodgrove .. 383 342 Shields, A. T., Hawarden .. .. 1,026 719 Shields, T. A. (Estate of), Riverside, Wood- 422 1,389 grove Shimmin, E. Henry, Waikari .. .. 240 260 Sidey, D., Woodgrove .. .. .. 2,227 2,120 Sloss, J„ Omihi .. .. .. 1,973 1,824 Smith, B. McK., Hawarden .. .. 639 659 Stackhouse, A. W., Omihi .. .. 259 220 Stackhouse, William, Omihi .. .. 806 820 Starkey, G. B., Omihi .. .. .. 2,460 2,075 Starkey, G. B. (Trustees of late), Omihi .. 355 376 Steel, J. B., Virginia, Woodgrove .. 3,350 3,287 Steel, J. B., Waipara .. .. .. 801 838 Stewart, Jasper (Estate of), Scargill .. 2,392 2,361 Stokes, M. H., Hawarden .. .. 764 737 Stringer, E., Amberley .. .. .. — 1,700 Symonds, Harold, Omihi .. .. 169 164 Symonds, R. L., Omihi .. .. 633 558 Taylor, E. S., Waipara .. .. .. 930 1,118 Taylor, F. S., Waipara .. .. .. 912 Nil Taylor, F. T., Mount Cass, Waipawa .. 650 934 Thompson, W. R. and A. A., Waipara .. 700 970 Thornley, S., Medbury .. .. .. 161 532 Todd, A., Waipara .. .. .. 3,942 4,360 Todd, Bruce, Waipara .. .. .. 149 188 Tomlinson, George, Motunau .. .. 409 413 Trounce, Charles, Waikari .. .. 438 536 Trounce, F. C., Waikari .. .. 408 306 Trounce, F. M., Waikari .'. .. 408 306 Turner, W. H., Waikari .. .. 3,350 3,397 Uren, A. S., Waipara .. .. .. 468 580 Walker, Thomas, Waipara .. .. 446 441 Warwick, J. W., Hawarden .. .. 278 285 Watson, J. E., Broomfield, Amberley .. 90 Nil Webley, T. U., Serrat Downs, Omihi .. 1.355 1,342 Weld, J., Waikari .. .. .. 250 300 White, William, Woodgrove .. .. 617 590 Whyte, Alexander S., Glenmark, Waipara .. 328 300 Whyte, J. G., Waipara .. .. .. 383 455 Wilke, William, Omihi .. .. .. 470 294 Wilkie, H. O., Omihi .. .. .. — 276 Wilkinson, B. E., Domett .. .. 1,308 1,570 Wilkinson, Mrs. R. J., Domett .. .. 1,320 1,576 Wilks, A. B. E., Hawarden .. .. 422 511 Wilson, J. F. Cracroft, Kanuku, Hawarden 2,651 2,697 Wood, C. W., Waipara .. .. .. 214 Nil Wright and Mackenzie, Waipara.. .. 2,220 1,825 Wright, John, Hawarden .. .. 49 50 Wright, J. W., Hawarden .. .. 81 86 Wright, R., The Peaks .. .. . . 523 546 Wright, Richard, Woodgrove .. .. 1,424 1,056 Wright, W. L., Hawarden .. .. 1,220 952 Wyllie, John, Omihi .. .. 1,400 1,297 379,466 376,925

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. KOWAI COUNTY. (In Northern Subdivision). Allison, William, Amberley .. .. 234 216 Ash worth Bros., Messrs., Sefton .. .. 1,217 1,439 Ashworth, James, Sefton .. .. 3,400 3,060 Bain, James, Amberley .. .. 1,817 2,010 Batchelor, W. A., Balcairn .. .. 134 98 Batohelor, W. J., Wychingham, Balcairn .. 451 666 Beattie, Elijah, Ashley .. .. .. 183 204 Belcher Bros., Norton Downs, Amberley .. 113 Nil Booth, G. T., North Loburn .. ... 80 Nil Bowker, J. B., Amberley .. .. 2,180 2,139 Boyce, S. D., Amberley.. .. .. 65 130 Boyce, William, Amberley .. .. — 90 Briggs, W., Amberley .. .. .. 527 548 Brock, A. (Broomfield Property), Amberley 644 724 Burrell, W., Ashley Bank .. .. 141 260 Busch, A. H., Amberley .. .. 840 787 Busch, F. A., Newland, Amberley .. 477 285 Busch, H. H., Selbourne, Amberley .. 167 433 Casserley, T., Loburn .. .. .. 25 30 Coleman, F. P., Riverside, Amberley .. 780 418 Collie, R., Ashley Bank .. .. 52 114 Cook and Wyllie, Amberley .. .. 841 830 Courage, A. E., Amberley .. .. 1,180 1,183 Courage, F. H., Seadown .. .. 1,710 1,964 Courage, Miss A., Amberley .. .. 675 783 Croft, Frank F., Sefton .. .. 127 217 Croft, J. F., Mount Brown, Amberley .. 2,570 2,018 Croft, Mrs. Bertha, Amberley .. .. 820 970 Davis, N. L., Amberley .. .. .. — 67 Dixon, Mrs. M. E. (c/o F. Courage), Amberley 730 825 Donald, W. F., Amberley .. .. 184 302 Douds, J. F., Sefton .. .. .. 256 260 Douds, James, Ashley .. .. .. 668 767 Douglas, E. and G. M., Amberley .. 3,510 3,710 Eder, Walter, Saltwater Creek .. .. 157 194 Elderton, H. T., Amberley .. .. 4 3 Fairweather, J. A., Amberley .. .. 554 456 Feathery, Thomas, Amberley .. .. 185 154 Ferguson, George, Sefton .. .. 8 17 Fleming, John, Mount Gray, Balcairn .. 954 867 Ford, T., Amberley .. .. .. 218 190 Forrester, M. B., Karetu Downs, Woodgrove 2,900 2,918 Fulton, Gordon (c/o Mitchell and Aldridge), 1,431 914 Christchurch Gardner, S. H., Pine Grove, Amberley .. 1,934 1,610 Gates, Edward, Amberley .. .. 1,948 1,871 George, A. S., Waipara .. .. 1,422 1,689 Girls' College, Amberley .. .. 100 102 Grant, P., Berridale, Amberley .. .. 1,153 1,306 Habgood, W. F., Balcairn .. .. 214 122 Hadler, H. H., Amberley .. .. 250 230 Hadler, J. H. M„ Amberley .. .. 641 563 Hanna, Robert, Balcairn .. .. 122 102 Harris, G. A. W. (Royal mail), Sefton .. 370 304 Harrison, E. O., The Deans, Amberley .. 2,077 2,037 Harrison, P. J., Amberley .. .. 1,512 1,500 Hibbard, T. G., Balcairn . . .. — 188 Hislop, A. R., Amberley t . . .. 209 140 Hotchkin, J., Amberley.. .. .. 70 50 Hunter, Robert, Broomfield, Amberley .. 358 352 Hurley, H., Balcairn .. .. .. 257 662 James Bros., Sefton .. .. .. 431 534 James, J. H., Amberley .. . . 908 826 James, W. and T. H., Leithfield .. .. 606 730 Jamieson, Henry, Balcairn .. .. 573 574 Johnston, F. W., Amberley .. .. 1,057 1,175 Kelcher, W. A., Balcairn .. .. 339 257 Lang, Frederick, Sefton .. .. 45 140 Lang, H., Sefton .. .. .. — 7 Lawrence, A. J., Amberley .. .. 1,S86 1,920 Mathers, John W., Saltwater Creek .. 222 246 May, Fred., Leithfield .. .. .. 54 30 May, H., Leithfield .. .. .. 161 300 MeAdam Bros., Balcairn . . .. 336 324 McFarlane, William, Amberley .. .. | 15 15 McGiffert, Francis, Sefton .. .. j 48 45 MoGowan, Samuel, Sefton .. .. 19 125 McLean, G. A., Amberley .. .. 2,384 2,797 McLean, G. N., Glasnevin, Amberley .. 1,995 1,498 McLean, H. H., Ardross, Amberley .. 1 644 659 McMaster, A. A., Amberley .. .. 770 Nill O'Brien, D., Amberley .. . . .. S 17 73 O'Connor, M., Balcairn .. .. j 419 169 Page, G. R., Waipara .. - .. — 844 Paterson, William A., The Kennels,] 162 145 Amberley

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1025. 1926. I Kowai County—continued. Payne, Edwin A., Amberley .. .. [ 485 | 530 Peach, Robert, Ashley Park . . .. 121 J 165 Penfold, P. A. H., Leithfield .. .. j — j 34 Redmayne, W. L., Amberley .. .. j 712 528 Retallick, J., Amberley .. .. 447 403 Retallick, Thomas, Amberley .. .. 110 108 Robertson, J. A., Balcairn .. .. 190 193 Rodgers, J. J., Amberley .. .. I 121 196 Russell, J. S., Leithfield .. .. j 102 61 Rutherford, S. E., Amberley .. .. j 2,772 3,102 Schaffer, John, Sefton .. .. .. j 1,170 1,342 Seott, T. J., Sefton .. .. .. 7 9 Shepherd Bros., Amberley .. .. 349 266 Streeter, J. W., Amberley .. .. 721 980 Stringer, W. J., Ashley .. .. 293 381 Tait, A. J., Mount Brown, Amberley .. 456 644 Taylor, W., Amberley .. .. .. 468 417 Thomas, James, Sefton .. .. .. j 142 359 Turnbull, A. R., Bingley, Balcairn .. I 2,745 2,317 Vallance, A., Sefton .. .. .. 105 Nil Vette, C. G., Ashley .. .. .. 5 84 Watson, A. J., Amberley .. .. 306 464 Watson, J. E., Broomfield .. .. 850 1,142 Weir, W. H., Amberley .. .. 424 278 Williams, E. J. L., Amberley .. .. 7 11 Wood, W. B., Amberley .. .. 1,020 1,039 Wornall, S., Amberley .. .. .. — 76 Wornall, R. E., Amberley .. .. 12 115 Wright, R. C., Ashley .. .. .. 77 80 Wright, J. T., Leithfield .. .. 182 Nil Wyllie, J. D., Sefton .. .. .. 271 433 Wyllie, Thomas, Sefton .. .. 300 309 73,907 75,587 ASHLEY COUNTY. (In Northern Subdivision.) Ashton, E., South Loburn .. .. 353 413 Bailey Bros., Loburn .. .. .. 1,265 1,567 Barker, A. S., Loburn .. .. .. 200 144 Barker, G. W., Loburn .. .. .. 442 710 Barker, H. B., Loburn .. .. .. 211 166 ! Barwell, T. W., North Loburn .. .. 151 180 1 Bennett, H., North Loburn .. .. 69 77 ! Bennett, William, North Loburn.. .. 411 437 I Blunden, L. W. (Executors of)," The Downs," 3,900 3,745 ' Bennett's (per Arthur Blunden) ' Bowron, F. S., Okuku (private bag, Rangiora) 693 640 ' Brady, James, Loburn .. .. .. 123 124 Brown, J. A., Whiteneck, Rangiora .. 2,467 2,579 Bruce, G. A., Lee's Valley, Oxford .. 1,806 1,355 Calvert, C., Whiterock .. .. .. 382 1,757 Carboy, John, Loburn .. .. .. 172 180 Carson, Wilson, Rangiora .. .. 812 674 Casserley, T., Loburn .. .. .. 25 31 1 Catton, A. R., Whiterock .. .. 175 30 Croft, George Thomas, Moy Flat, Loburn .. 986 866 Croft, Thomas (Estate of), Ashley Bank .. 98 78 Dawson, T., Loburn .. .. .. 230 298 Dixon, F. J., Loburn .. .. .. 1,438 1,564 Ensor, C. H,, Whiterock, Rangiora .. 1,468 Nil Ensor, Hugh, Rakahuri, Rangiora .. 3,826 3,606 Ensor, J. H. (Estate of), Rydal Downs, 4,780 4,207 i Okuku i Ensor, Robert, Okuku .. .. .. 1,723 2,284 j Feary, Charles T. A., Glentui, East Oxford 724 504 i Feathers Estate, Claremont, North Loburn 300 200 i Feathers Estate (Homestead Property), 405 200 i North Loburn i Ferguson, George S., Round Hill, Loburn .. 562 625 Fitzgibbon, James, North Loburn .. 514 263 Fitzgibbon, Joe, North Loburn .. .. 367 285 Fitzgibbon, L. and M., North Loburn .. 746 957 Fitzgibbon, M., North Loburn .. .. 20 10 Fitzgibbon, Patrick, jun., North Loburn .. 14 133 Fitzgibbon, P., North Loburn .. .. 134 12 Fitzsimmons, P., Cust .. .. .. 1,118 1,120 Flesher, J. A., 77 Loburn .. .. 230 * Forestdale Sheep-farming Company (c/o H. 1,485 2,331 Luers), Oxford Galletley, James, North Loburn .. .. 159 165 Gibson, E. M., Lee's Valley, Oxford .. 1,481 1,486 Gillespie, William H., East Oxford .. 3,150 1,877 1

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Ashley County—continued. Graham, C. E., Loburn .. .. 877 918 Gudex, C., White Rock, Rangiora .. 4,270 3,810 Hiatt, John S., North Loburn .. .. 291 239 Hodgson, T., North Loburn .. .. 20 17 Hodgson, T. H., North Loburn .. .. 103 Nil Hopkins, G. T., North Loburn .. .. 166 148 Hugley, R. J., Loburn .. .. j — 58 Hutchison, D. R., White Rock, Rangiora .. I 2,477 2,375 Johnston, L. P., Okuku .. .. ! 400 Nil Joyce, John, North Loburn .. .. 570 638 Judson, J., East Oxford .. .. ! 1,387 * Kennedy, A., Loburn .. .. .. I 224 77 King, J. H., North Loburn .. .. 97 79 Lang, G., Saltwater Creek .. .. 375 147 Lilly, W. H. T., Oxford.. .. .. 1,941 1,721 Lott, John, Lee's Valley, East Oxford .. 1,717 1,630 Macfarlane, Alan M., Whiterock, Rangiora 4,651 4,374 Mackintosh, William, Whiterock, Rangiora 2,075 2,040 Marsh, L. C. P. and H. A., Hayland, Rangiora 891 Nil McCracken Bros, and Ensor, Hayland Estate, 4,139 4,396 Rangiora Metherall, H. T., North Loburn .. .. 1,179 1,243 Millen, Jas., Ashley .. .. .. — 104 Miller, A. M., North Loburn .. .. 608 720 Milton, E. B., Birch Hill Station, Rangiora 7,086 7,557 O'Carro 11, T., jun., Ashley Bank .. 246 114 O'Halloran, John (Trustees of), Glentui, 3,840 5,245 Oxford O'Halloran, J. P. M., East Oxford .. 8,939 8,019 Parish Bros., East Oxford .. .. 3,640 3,390 Percy, E. R., North Loburn .. .. 254 241 Petrie, J. A., Rangiora .. .. . . 184 168 Philpott, Augustus L., Okuku .. .. 1,265 1,460 Philpott, E. G. (Estate of), North Loburn.. 34 Nil Philpott, H. G., Okuku .. .. 1,029 1,004 Philpott, R. J., Mount Thomas, Okuku .. 1,109 915 Ponsonby, James, North Loburn .. 73 80 Pulley, Albert C., Loburn .. .. 435 537 Pulley, E. E., Loburn .. .. . . 125 36 Pulley, P. J., Loburn .. .. .. 313 362 Pulley, Tasman, Loburn .. .. 418 787 Rossiter, R. J., Lees Valley, Oxford .. 1,560 1,276 Scholtock and Massel, Okuku .. .. 251 363 Shaw, T., Ashley Bank .. . . .. 60 48 Smith, Henry F., North Loburn .. .. 386 651 Stewart, Alexander, Ashley .. .. 410 256 Studholme, J., Whiterock, Rangiora '.. 4,888 5,563 Todd, Alexander, North Loburn .. .. 162 183 Tutton, A. J., Rangiora .. . . — 1,070 Wallis, J. H., Ashley .. .. .. 252 257 Warren, J. D. and T. E., Bullock Hill, Okuku 2,388 3,090 Watherston, J. H., North Loburn .. 204 111 Waters. Charles, Loburn .. .. 2 2 Wheeler, J., Ashley .. .. .. 60 56 Wilson, John, Hillside, Rangiora.. .. — 1,039 Wood, H., Okuku .. .. .. 66 82 107,752 106,576 OXFORD COUNTY (In Christchurch Subdivision). Addington, F. and A., Oxford .. .. 662 670 Allen, J., Burnt Hill, Bexley, Oxford .. 208 100 Allen, Joseph, Bexley .. .. .. 404 357 Anderson, C. C., View Hill, West Oxford .. — 193 Anderson, R. L., Bennett's .. .. 255 219 Anderson, W., Rock Ford (View Hill) .. 731 430 Askew, Henry, Oxford .. .. .. 110 181 Bamish, Alfred, View Hill .. .. 7 65 Barry, A. T., View Hill, Oxford .. . . 894 842 Bassett, Mrs. Charles F., Oxford .. 1,400 2,000 Baxter, Alexander, East Oxford .. .. 66 25 Baxter, F. B., Oxford .. .. . . 303 250 Beere, W., Oxford .. .. . . 1,046 635 Bennett, Henry, Bennett's Junction .. 286 334 Bennett, R. M., Bennett's .. .. 285 291 Bitmead, C. H., Bexley, West Oxford .. 112 195 Bloor, John T., Cooper's Creek, Oxford .. — 37 Bluett, J., West Oxford .. .. 1,674 2,400 Blunden, Mrs. Alice (Executors of), The 1,732 1 ,'893 Downs, Bennett's Bowman, Mrs. E. A., Cooper's Creek .. 151 129

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Oxfobd County—continued. Brown, G., Oxford .. .. .. 100 111 Brown, James, Oxford .. .. .. •— 689 Budge, A. D., Tawera, Oxford .. .. 752 639 Budge, James, Bexley .. .. .. 235 409 Bunn, Howard, Eyredale, View Hill .. 1,299 1,575 Burrows, A., West Oxford .. .. 13 16 Campbell, Hugh, jun., Oxford .. .. 307 339 Campbell, Samuel, Oxford .. .. 158 156 Cedarman, A. N., Oxford .. .. 798 653 Clark, David William, Rock Ford .. 357 381 Cleeve, A. E., View Hill.. .. .. 164 451 Cleeve, A. J., View Hill.. .. .. 200 400 Cleeve, F. G., View Hill.. .. .. 185 205 Constable, J. 0., Oxford .. .. 122 77 Coombs, H., Oxford .. .. .. 1,391 Nil Cooper Bros., Oxford .. .. .. 1,325 1,143 Cottom, F. C., Oxford .. .. .. 95 115 Cross, A. E., Bennett's Junction .. .. 688 626 Cross, H. G„ Oxford .. .. .. 1,429 1,226 Cross, W. H., Bennett's Junction.. .. 175 193 Croy, J. E. and J. T., Oxford .. .. 1,356 1,654 Dafley, H. E., Oxford .. .. .. 116 112 Davis, Robert, " Killeten " Levels, Oxford.. 2,678 2,082 Dohrmann, R. A., Bennett's .. .. 134 214 Doody, Thomas, Tawera, Oxford .. 298 * Duckworth, T. P. L., Lee's Valley, Oxford.. 1,985 1,620 Early, C. C., Oxford .. .. .. 723 520 Engelbrecht, G. H., Bennett's .. .. 278 340 Engelbrecht, F. W., West Oxford .. 778 496 Evans, C. R. J., Rock Ford .. .. 1,932 3,078 Fantham, A. A., View Hill, Oxford .. 437 338 Farr, E. J., Bennett's .. .. .. 655 856 Farrelly, William, Rook Ford .. .. 533 805 Feary, H., View Hill .. .. .. 2,140 2,025 Fentz, H. J., Oxford .. .. .. 837 781 Fenwick, F„ Oxford .. .. .. 608 Nil Ffitch, F., View Hill .. .. .. 217 226 Fisher, Percy, Oxford .. . . .. 1,655 1,683 Ford, H. A., Bexley .. .. .. — 340 Frampton, George, Tawera, Oxford .. 246 ! 240 Francis, H. J., Lee's Valley, Oxford .. 1,956 1,786 Garlick, Peter, Oxford .. .. .. 20 6 Garlick, Richard, Oxford .. .. 40 72 Gibson, R., West Oxford .. .. 775 355 Gilchrist, H. and C., Ki.ikiri, West Oxford 401 586 Gilchrist, W. T., West Oxford .. .. 394 384 Gillespie, R., Lee's Valley, Oxford .. — 1,266 Glew, S. C„ Oxford .. .. .. 897 757 Gorton, F. J., View Hill, Oxford.. .. 3,062 2,965 Graham, A. O., Oxford .. .. 1,073 1,216 Grimsey, Edward J., Bennett's .. .. 837 1,003 Gundy, Thomas, Oxford .. .. 411 474 Harding, F. J., Bennett's .. .. 330 I 392 Harper, A., Lees Valley, Oxford .. .. 2,550 | 2,420 Harper, H., Bennett's .. .. .. 431 | 340 Hawke, David John, Oxford .. .. 856 724 Henderson, Alexander W., East Oxford .. 1,528 1,616 Henderson, K. D., Oxford .. .. 277 269 Henderson, R. F., East Oxford .. .. 1,059 865 Higginson, G. T., East Oxford .. .. 17 13 Higginson, W., Oxford .. .. .. 517 321 Holder, W., East Oxford .. .. 53 54 Horn, T. C., Oxford .. .. .. 200 628 Howard, F. W., Glendair, Oxford .. 143 141 Inch, J., Woodend Road, Oxford (Bow Hill) 129 390 Inch, Thomas, Oxford .. .. .. 301 345 Ivory, G. A. and J. W., Oxford .. .. 113 302 Ivory, W. and J. W., Oxford .. .. 51 81 Ivory, W. and M. J., View Hill, Oxford .. 236 ) 89 Johnston, Mrs. E., Ashley Gorge, Oxford .. 1,012 j 1,038 Kennedy, F., Oxford .. .. .. 61 | 68 Knowles, P. J., Oxford .. .. .. 22 j 23 Lassen, E., Bexley, Oxford .. .. 902 1,581 Leach, C. L., Rock Ford .. .. 1,627 i 1,553 Leslie, L. H., Bennett's.. .. .. 490 j * Lilly, G. L., Cooper's Creek, Oxford .. 213 Nil Loffhagen, F., Oxford .. .. .. 126 I 57 Long, Daniel, West Oxford .. .. 102 | 121 Luers, H., P.O. Box 1, Oxford .. .. 2,830 | 2,740 Luers, Mrs. H., P.O. Box 1, Oxford .. 303 I 306 Macann, William, Bennett 's .. .. 326 I 238 Magrath, Samuel, Bexley, Oxford .. 227 ' 216 * Return n

No. of Sheep on Apri! 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Oxfoed County—continued. Manson, p. A. R., Bexley, Oxford .. 693 617 Manson, F. A. R., Glendair, Oxford .. 1,131 1,367 Martin, Henry, Bexley .. .. .. 724 550 Me Adam, E. J., Snowdale, Oxford .. 2,028 2,368 McConnell, R. P., Bexley .. .. 1,164 819 McGillivray, Mrs. E. (Estate of), Oxford .. 952 567 McGratli, J. (Estate of), West Oxford .. 648 519 McKee, S. H., Bexley, Oxford .. .. 503 517 McNae, R. A., East Oxford .. .. 593 410 Mehrtens, Theo., Oxford .. .. 409 318 Meyer, E. W., Bexley .. .. .. 462 452 j Meyer, F. J., Oxford .. .. .. 651 573 ' Meyers, A., Cooper's Creek .. .. 779 882 Meyers, L. E., Oxford .. .. .. 797 937 Meyers, R. P., Cooper's Creek .. .. 468 398 Mirfin, B. S., Bexley .. .. .. 846 435 Monk, T. N. (Clearmont Property), Bexley.. 1,345 909 Monk, T. N. (Washdike Property), Bexley.. — 154 Mounsey, Mrs. John, View Hill .. .. 269 264 Neil, Miss M. J., Rock Ford .. .. 30 40 O'Halloran, Miss M. B., Glentui, Oxford .. 321 304 Palmer, A. M., East Oxford .. .. 133 151 Parsons and Kinley, Bexley, Oxford .. — 291 Pavelka, F., View Hill .. .. .. 205 253 Pavelka, John, Oxford .. .. .. 118 167 Pavelka, Michael, View Hill .. .. 640 708 Pickering, F. N., Bexley, West Oxford .. 445 j 539 Plachatsh Bros., East Oxford .. .. 71 56 Powell, Aaron, Ashley Gorge, Oxford .. 271 270 Powell, Thomas, Oxford .. .. 288 20 Prichard, H. A., View Hill .. .. 792 990 Proffit, F. G., Cooper's Creek, Oxford .. 65 21 Puschel, C. E., Bexley .. .. .. 747 626 Reed, William John, Bennett's .. .. 1,462 1,613 Reid, T., Bennett's .. .. .. 162 265 Rossiter,.H. G., Cooper's Creek .. .. 223 170 Rossiter, R., Oxford .. .. .. 120 47 Ryde, George A., Cooper's Creek.. .. 578 641 Ryde, W. W., Cooper's Creek .. .. 559 576 Ryde, W. W., Cooper's Creek .. .. 337 358 Sharman, Charles W., Oxford .. .. 123 92 Sharplin, B., Oxford .. .. .. 441 523 Skurr, E., East Oxford .. .. .. 830 869 Skurr, J. J., Summerfield, East Oxford .. 449 578 Skurr, T. G., Oxford .. .. .. 240 316 Skurr, William James, Bennett's.. 1,065 1,090 Smith, M. (Bexley Property), View Hill, 763 676 Oxford Smith, S. M., View Hill .. .. 303 436 Spraye, F., Cooper's Creek, Oxford .. 399 5 Starkey, W. B„ Oxford .. .. 2,092 1,981 Stevenson, J. J., Oxford .. . . 140 86 Stringer, R. L., Oxford .. .. .. 391 282 Stubbs, A. W., Oxford .. .. .. 133 155' Stubbs, C. S., Oxford .. .. . . — 107 Stubbs, C. S., Oxford West .. .. — 109 Taylor, J. W., Cooper's Creek .. .. 203 247 Thompson, Horace P., Bennett's.. .. 743 805 Thompson, Philip K., Bennett's .. .. 847 848 Thompson, Ronald C., Bennett's.. .. 508 398 Tritt, C. A., Ashley Glen, Oxford .. 1,024 1,117 Ulmrich, H„ Oxford .. .. .. 200 95 Vallance, John (Estate of), Cooper's Creek 92 69 Vincent, L. A., Oxford .. .. .. 530 ' 250 Waller, M., Cooper's Creek .. . . 171 232 Waterman, W., Bexley, Oxford .. .. 247 233 Wells, F. A., View Hill .. .. .. 307 356 Wells, H. A., Cooper's Creek .. .. 545 593 Wells, J. A., View Hill .. .. • • 773 716 Winter, A., Oxford .. .. .. 770 751 Winter, George, West Oxford .. .. 709 574 Winter, Robert Alfred, Bennett's Junction 199 131 Winter, M. R. and J., Oxford .. .. 71 96 Witty, A. C., East Oxford .. .. 2,560 2,725 Woodhouse, Mrs. G. K., Box 25, Darfield .. 2,515 Nil Wotherspoon, Robert, Bexley .. .. 1,048 564 Wright, L. T., Whakahua, Oxford .. 1,250 1,112 Wright, William, Bexley, Oxford .. 368 307 Youngman, E. B., Oxford .. .. — 319 109,701 106,866 not- received.

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. RANGIORA COUNTY (In Christchurch Subdivision). Ballinger and Cassidy, Woodend .. 172 238 Barker, C. R., Melford, Rangiora .. — 368 Barker, Louis, Oust .. .. . , 558 634 Barrie, V., Springbank .. .. .. 448 460 Bayley, J. C., Fernside .. .. .. 298 231 Bayliss, T., Oust . . .. . 151 93 Beattie, E., Summerhill, Oust .. .. 538 788 Beattie, J., Bennett's .. .. .. 559 523 Begg, James, Fernside .. .. . . 92 47 Bolt, G. T., Oust .. .. . . 200 122 Borland, R. J., Woodend .. . . 63 Nil Bowie, Misses Agnes and Jessie, Woodend.. 142 110 Bowler, W., Fernside .. .. .. — 32 Bowler, Walter, Fernside .. .. •— 33 Bowman, William, Fernside .. .. — 91 Bowman, William (rural delivery), Rangiora — 177 Brosnan, J., Fernside .. .. .. 227 269 Burgess, William, Stoke Grange, Springbank 168 141 Campjpn, A. C., Oust .. .. .. 179 240 Campion, L. W., Oust .. .. .. — 153 Carpenter, A. M., Fernside . . .. 600 445 Cook, James, Box 11, Oxford .. .. 279 283 Corner, N. F., Fernside .. .. — 41 Cower, N. F., Fernside .. ... .. — 71 Crampton, M., Summerhill, Cust.. .. 983 1,044 Crawford, James, Woodend .. .. 235 225 Croft, Benjamin, Cust .. .. .. I 728 736 Dawson, F., Fernside .. .. .. 709 1,159 Dickoff, F. G. and H., Southbrook . . 82 254 Doak Bros., Messrs., Fernside .. .. 309 228 Edwards, Albert, Okair, Woodend .. 336 330 Egan, John, Bennett's .. . . .. 431 486 Elder, T. A., Horrelville .. .. 388 Nil Elliott, Robert, Cust .. .. .. 214 297 Evans, F. (Trustee of), Fernside .. .. 18 43 Evans, M. D. and J., Fernside .. . . 41 57 Evans, W. and J. A., Fernside .. .. 116 27 Fitzsimmons, P., Cust .. .. .. 1,454 1,330 Forsyth, A. W., Bennett's .. . . — 159 Foster, J. W., Rangiora .. . . 215 314 Frizzell, Robert, Cust .. . . .. 337 293 Gartery, F. W., Springbank . . .. 289 286 Gibbs, S., 308 Papanui Road, St. Albans, 71 62 Christchurch Gillen, H., Fernhill, Cust .. .. 55 15 Guy, W. J. (Estate of), Fernside.. . . 885 929 Hassan, J., Fernside .. . . . . 113 123 Hassan, Mrs. K., Fernside .. . . 113 123 Heinisch, H., Cust .. .. .. j 556 598 Hickland Bros., Fernside .. . . J 107 111 Hide, J. T., Fernside .. .. .. I 175 140 Hughes, R. W., Southbrook .. .. 468 518 Hurley, H. C., Cust .. .. .. j — 79 Inch, J., Woodend Road, Rangiora .. j —- 53 Jennings, F., Southbank .. .. 88 95 Kennedy, John, Ngapara, Fernside .. 591 500 Kerr, Alan, Fernside .. .. .. 103 106 Kinlay, R., Rangiora .. .. ..' 64 Nil Kyle, H., Cust.. .. .. .. 140 185 Larsen, Arnold, Cust .. .. .. 30 143 Larsen, Sofus, Cust .. .. ., 1,224 1,061 Lawrence, Richard, Cust .. .. j 570 Nil Leech, Charles, Rangiora .. .. I 366 543 Leech, Thomas, Rangiora .. .. 8 144 Leech, W. H., Rangiora .. .. 15 Nil Leslie, Leonard, Bennett's .. .. — 599 Leslie, L. H., Bennett's .. .. — 668 Liggett, Robert (Estate of), Waikuku .. 57 60 Lissaman, B. L., Kaiapoi .. .. I 118 144 Loffhagen, G., Springbank .. .. 153 133 Macdonald, R., Waikuku .. .. 342 581 Marshall, C. K., Springbank .. .. 372 427 Marshall, R., Springbank .. .. 433 122 McDonald, G. B., Cust .. .. .. 268 266 Mcintosh, Hector, Kaiapoi .. .. 1,003 1,068 Mcintosh, Kenneth, Kaiapoi .. .. 25 Nil Mcintosh, Thomas and Mrs. A. E., Fernside 158 106 Mcintosh, Thomas F., Hampton, Fernside 173 115 McKibbin, Hugh, Cust .. .. .. 123 87 Mehrtens, Mrs. M. J., Rangiora .. .. j 111 190 Miles, Henry, Fernside .. .. .. 398 481 Miles, Hubert, Cust .. .. .. 1,089 1,091 Miles, James, Fernside .. .. .. 562 549

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Rangiora County—continued. Miles, John, Fernside .. .. .. 272 377 Miles, T., Fernside .. .. .. 918 940 Milne, G., Fernside .. .. .. 64 92 Moir, William James, Box 7, Christchurcb 880 234 Moir, William, jun., Flaxton .. .. 283 276 Morgan, T. J., Fernside.. .. .. 362 335 Morris, W. J., Fernside .. .. .. 234 242 Morriss, James S., Waikuku .. .. 200 161 Nankivell, C. F., Oust .. .. .. — 508 Nankivell, C. T., 80 Slater Street, St. Albans, — 508 Christchuroh Nelson, E. O., Richfield, Fernside .. 168 202 O'Loughlin, Mrs. Margaret, Springbank .. 197 274 O'Roarke, Charles, Fernside .. .. 59 71 Page, H., I'ernsifle .. .. .. 7 55 Pannell, William, Fernside .. .. — 171 Parsons, W. and J., Kinlay, Rangiora .. 230 128 Paterson, J. B., Springbank .. .. 252 248 Paterson, W. L., Springbank .. .. 2 Nil Petrie, Robert, Woodend .. .. 238 132 Plaskett, G., Fernside .. .. .. 200 159 Plaskett, J., Fernside .. .. .. 167 112 Plaskett, W. T., Fernside .. .-. 187 180 Power, William, Fernside .. .. 388 434 Prior, Henry, Fernside, Rangiora .. 28 82 Prior, T. A., Fernside .. .. .. 426 366 Rands, C., Springbank .. .. .. 777 506 Reid, Ernest, Cust .. .. .. 20 12 Robinson Bros., Waikuku .. .. 69 59 Rowe, P., Cust .. .. .. — 33 Sail, W. O., Cust .. .. .. 178 153 Scott Bros, Kaiapoi .. .. 37 54 Scott, Joseph, Southbrook .. ,. — 12 Shepherd Bros., Southbrook .. .. 532 230 Smith, A., Fernside .. .. .. 567 434 Smith, E. W., Springbank .. .. 4 57 Smith, James, " Stratford Grove," Rangiora 49 56 Smith, Samuel, Cust' .. .. .. 663 * Smith, William, Fernside .. .. 492 509 Sommer, F., Fernside .. .. .. 20 21 Sommer, J. M., Fernside .. .. 3 3 Sommer, Joseph, Fernside .. .. 10 37 Stalker Bros., Woodend .. .. 722 819 Stanton, James G., Woodend .. .. 134 170 Stevenson, James, Flaxton .. .. 2,548 2,865 Stokes Bros., Messrs., Waikuku .. .. 296 338 Sutherland, Charles E. (Estate of), F'ernside 262 242 Tallott, C. H., Cust .. .. .. 232 224 Tallott, H., Springbank.. .. .. 600 480 Thompson, W., Cust .. .. .. 12 218 Tritt, F., Cust .. .. .. 142 142 Tutton, A. J., Rangiora .. .. 1,205 472 Wayland, G. F., Cust .. .. .. 10 20 Webb, H. G., Hotelkeeper, Cust .. .. — 134 Whitham, R. F., Springbank .. .. 149 137 Wright, W. S., Woodend .. .. 264 263 38,261 40,060 EYRE COUNTY (In Christchurch Subdivision). Addinell, John, West Eyreton .. .. 12 Nil Atkinson, Amos, Swannanoa .. .. 263 204 Atkinson, William, Ohoka .. .. 140 294 Bailey, James, Ohoka .. .. .. 70 20 Banks, Arthur, Coutts Island, Kaiapoi .. 420 426 Banks, H., Coutts Island, Kaiapoi .. 508 470 Banks, L. 0., Coutts Island, Kaiapoi .. 279 258 Barker, E. A., Swannanoa .. .. 405 237 Barker, F. G., Box 24, Kaiapoi .. .. 341 161 Barnard, J., Kaiapoi .. .. .. 232 197 Baynon, C. E., Clarkville, Kaiapoi .. 106 80 Beal, H. W., East Eyreton .. .. 51 33 Beal, Mark, East Eyreton .. .. 11 25 Beer, George i'., Horrelville .. .. 197 197 Begg, George, Swannanoa .. .. 675 912 Bennett, Clarence, West Eyreton .. 326 356 Bennett, Henry Athol, Eyreton .. .. 372 407 Blaekmore, C. D., Horrelville .. .. 870 439 Bradley, David, West Eyreton .. .. 731 855 Bradley, William G., West Eyreton .. 357 277 Brown, James, Oxford .. .. .. 2,273 1,983 Burgess, J. H., Clarkville .. .. 43 84 Burgin, H. M., Swannanoa .. .. 1,436 1,585

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No. of Sheep on No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. 1925. 1926. Eyre County—continued. Eyre County—continued. Burns, J. E., Horrelville .. .. 592 500 Woodfield, J., Horrelville .. .. j 219 238 Burt, T., West Eyreton.. .. .. 226 289 Wright Bros., Box 21, Kaiapoi .. .. 639 960 Busch, W. S., West Eyreton .. .. 687 831 Wright, F. L., Kaiapoi Island .. .. j 265 411 Chapman, Denis, West Eyreton .. .. ), 629 1,684 Chapman, R. C., West Eyreton .. .. 1,239 1,157 162,298 60,623 Cherry Bros., East Eyreton .. .. 153 236 I Clothier, H. C., East Eyreton .. .. — 48 Clothier, H. W., Eyreton .. .. 79 162 TAWERA COUNTY Cook, Charles E., Ohoka .. .. 120 117 (In Christchurch Subdivision). Cowan, George, Oust .. .. .. 417 405 Amyes, S. H., Russell's Flat .. .. ! 609 717 Cowens, John, Cust .. .. .. 510 422 Atkinson, F. A., Kowai Bush .. .. j 547 704 Craig and Thomas, " Ambingaen Farm," 240 257 Baxter, W. E., Russell's Flat, Annat .. 1,243 Nil Ohoka Belcher, Robert Henry, Otarama, Kowai 603 617 Crampton Bros., West Eyreton .. .. 400 Nil Bush Dawson, Richard, West Eyreton.. .. 746 1,014 Brown, John, Russell's Flat, Annat .. 306 129 Dixon, M. J. (Executors of), West Eyreton.. 3,616 4,189 Clarke, T. and E., Avoca, Tawera County .. , 2,278 1,840 Dixon, R. O. (Claxby, Holton, and Wood- 11,151 9,035 Clarkson, W. B. (Estate of), Springfield .. I 6,340 6,756 stock Properties), Eyreton .. Cochrane, J., Russell's Flat .. .. j — 1,440 Engelrieht, T., Coutts Island .. .. 463 269 Denton, Clarence, Springfield .. .. j — 282 Evans, H. E., Fernside .. .. .. — 822 Doody, D. J., Springfield .. .. : 475 459 Farr, A. H., Bennett's .. .. .. 148 156 Dorman, William, Springfield .. .. 1,188 798 Fear, E., Kaiapoi .. .. .. 799 389 Duncan, Alexander, Russell's Flat .. 1,140 1,326 Forsyth, Robert, Springbank .. .. 1,441 1,051 Gillanders, R. R., Springfield .. ... j 298 247 Foster, J. W., Rangiora .. .. 82 22 Gold, J. A., Kowai Bush . . .. 330 261 Frizzell, James W., West Eyreton .. 302 210 Greenfield, J. L., Springfield .. .. I 204 Nil Frost, S. W., Clarkville .. .. .. 345 509 Hobson, William, Springfield .. .. 266 256 Giddens, David, Eyreton .. .. 64 Nil Hoglund, J., Springfield .. .. 87 100 Giles, A. E., Ohoka . . .. .. 239 335 Jobson and Son (rural), Russell's Flat .. : 141 Nil Giles, Arthur Thomas, Ohoka .. .. 103 150 Johnson, R. M. D., Mount Torlesse Station, : 7,473 7,072 Gould, G., Coutts Island, Kaiapoi .. 68 63 Springfield Graham, Arthur, Rangiora .. .. 806 724 Keane, William, Springfield .. .. 458 340 Graham, John H., Horrelville .. .. 489 655 King Bros., Springfield .. .. .. 346 513 Gullet, R. W., West Eyreton .. .. 174 228 Martin Bros., Clover Hill, Russell's Flat .. j 278 364 Harvey, W. J., Ohoka .. .. .. 107 215 Mathieson, J. D., Grassdale, Springfield .. ! 6,020 5,860 Herron, Frank, Ohoka .. . . .. 269 508 Mcllraith, William A., Russell's Flat .. 508 754 Heyward, Richard (private bag), Kaiapoi .. 971 1,285 Millar, Hugh A., Russell's Flat .. .. 396 301 Horrell, F. G., Horrelville .. .. 889 829 Milliken Bros., Springfield .. .. 6,030 5,600 Horrol, J. E., Horrelville .. .. 558 735 Milliken, James, Flock Hill (private bag), 11,910 11,850 Hurley, A. G., Horrelville .. .. 540 651 Christchurch Kelly, William, Swannanoa .. .. 110 104 Milliken, John (Estate of), Brooksdale, 6,680 5,817 Kennedy, Daniel, Fernside .. .. 177 234 Springfield Kevern, Charles H., East Eyreton .. 114 23 Murray, R. D. W., Springfield .. • .. 438 216 Leach, Charles L., Swannanoa .. .. 3,525 2,188 Odgers, Edward, Springfield .. .. 710 1,153 Lindsay, Charles E., Fernside .. .. 278 179 Odgers, John, Annat .. . . . . 757 670 Lynskey, Thomas, Kaiapoi .. .. 145 150 Reed, S. A., Springfield.. .. .. 4,110 3,990 Madeley, J. and S., East Eyreton .. 579 432 Robertshaw Bros., Springfield .. .. 270 225 Maindonald, Henry E., West Eyreton .. 108 365 Rodgers, C., Kowai Bush .. .. 43 67 Maindonald, M. H. (rural delivery), West 183 189 Rushton, E. C. J., Springfield . . .. 689 564 Eyreton Rushton, G., Springfield .. .. 83 219 McFarlane, W., Ohoka .. .. .. 873 1,274 Searle, F., jun., Russell's Flat .. .. 282 331 McHugh, William (rural delivery), Kaiapoi 230 201 Searle, John, Annat .. . . .. 547 Nil Mcintosh, Colin, Riverside, West Eyreton .. 1,300 1,271 Sears, James and H., Russell's Flat .. 320 435 Merrin, F., jun., East Eyreton .. .. 64 144 Smith, A. F., 57 Hackthorn Road, Cashmere, 2,781 2,571 Nicholls, R., Coutts Island .. .. j 407 501 Christchurch Norris Bros., Swannanoa .. . . 630 488 Smith, E. E., Kowai Bush .. .. — 359 Paget, J. C., Swannanoa .. .. 252 215 Smith, Mrs. Mary, Springfield .. .. 247 106 Parnharn, W. E., Kaiapoi .. .. 286 397 Studholme and McAlpine, Craigieburn (pri- 10,430 10,020 Pester, E. T., West Eyreton . . .. 16 14 vate bag), Christchurch Petrie, H. H., Swannanoa .. .. 293 361 Taylor and Faulkner, Cass .. .. 6,686 6,278 Petrie, James, Swannanoa .. .. 587 759 Taylor and Faulkner, Kowai Bush .. 2,491 2,641 Power, G. R., Fernside .. .. .. 277 364 Tolerton, J. H., Springfield .. . . 270 169 Prouse, David T., Cust .. .. .. 140 Nil Turnbull, R. T., Mount White, Cass .. 11,196 13,018 Riee, Albert, Clarkville .. .. .. 52 46 Watson, F., Russell's Flat .. .. 53 112 Rodgers, William J., Fernside .. .. j 414 614 Williams, W. M., Russell's Flat .. .. 290 201 Sanders, Edwin, Ohoka.. .. . . 247 204 .—. Saunders, G. H., East Eyreton .. .. — 73 98,847 97,748 Sheat, F. A., Horrelville .. .. 1,881 2,088 — Smith, Andrew P., West Eyreton .. 568 * MALVERN COUNTY Smith, J. and W., Clarkville .. .. 433 158 (In Christchurch Subdivision). Smith, Richard, East Eyreton .. .. 978 1,500 Adams, A. W., Sheffield .. .. 821 771 Smith, W. and A. V., West Eyreton .. 277 343 Adams, C. H., Greendale .. .. 1,550 1,725 Tait, John William, Cust .. . . 163 117 Adams, E. A., Waddington .. .. 352 277 Thompson, R. W. and S. E., Horrelville .. — 1,018 Adams, J. A., Greendale .. .. 1,537 1,791 Thompson, W. J., Horrelville .. .. 1,072 Nil Adams, L. H., Aylesbury .. .. 926 834 Ward, James, Ohoka .. .. .. 30 101 Addington, Charles (rural delivery), Darfield 421 471 Ward, Robert, Ohoka .. .. .. 552 400 Amor, F., 74 Avonhead Road, Riccarton, — 66 White, John, Swannanoa .. .. 258 287 Christchurch Winter Bros., Swannanoa (rural delivery), 418 264 Anderson, Arthur, Kirwee .. .. 40 200 Rangiora Anderson, J. D. (rural), Darfield .. .. 386 468 Winter, Herbert, Swannanoa .. . . 218 174 Anderson, R., Darfield .. .. .. 772 748 Winter, Mrs. John, Swannanoa (rural de- 163 161 Atkinson, H., Annat .. .. .. 5 2 livery), Kaiapoi Austin, W. B., Sheffield .. .. 387 499 Wolff, R. G., Horrelville .. .. 942 725 Baxter, J. B., Waddington .. .. 460 309 Woodfield, Cecil Victor, Horrelville .. 611 550 Baxter, J. L., Waddington (rural delivery), 404 372 Woodfield, E. A., Horrelville .. .. 544 686 Darfield * Beturn not received.

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30 1925. 1926. Malvern County—continued. Baxter, W. E., Waddington (rural mail), — 303 Darfield Beaman, Jonathan, Kimberley .. .. 154 128 Beatty, Andrew T., Hawkins .. .. 305 220 Beatty, John, jun., Hawkins .. .. 400 809 Beatty, S. W., Coalgate.. .. .. 357 636 Bedford, G. A. (rural delivery), Courtenay 90 146 Bedford, J. H. (rural delivery), Courtenay, 175 Nil Weedon's Bedford, W. C., Apsley Farm (rural delivery), 840 712 Darfield Belcher, J. R. and W. C. Theobald, Kirwee 2,208 2,909 Black Bros., Hawkins .. .. .. 1,060 195 Black, James, Annat .. .. .. I 226 164 Boulton, Richard A., Kimberley .. .. 168 193 Broughton, G. W. (c/o Waireka private bag), 1,296 1,151 Christchurch Broughton, K. H., Waireka (private bag), 1,760 969 Darfield Broughton, S. G. (c/o Waireka private bag), 879 1,137 Christchurch Brown and Dalley, Kirwee .. 471 195 Brown, D., Coalgate .. .. .. 232 284 Bull, Frederick, Sheffield .. .. 710 758 Bulmer, S. H. (rural delivery), Darfield .. 517 495 Bunby, H. S., Burnham .. .. 244 Nil Burdon, James, Burnham .. .. 513 507 Burkitt, A. H. (Estate of), Whitecliffs .. 52 56 Busch, Mrs. Alice E. (rural mail-delivery), — 216 Darfield Butler, George, Sheffield .. .. 244 182 Chamberlain, A. P., Burnham .. .. 1,844 5,000 Church, H. C., Burnham .. .. — 67 Clark, A. F., Sheffield .. .. .. 4 156 Clark, J. D., Sheffield .. .. .. — 236 Clarkson, R. J., Greendale .. .. 154 150 Clinton, D., Darfield .. .. .. 200 326 Clinton, N., Greendale .. .. 1,118 1,259 Clinton, P. F., Darfield .. .. .. 810 695 Clinton, W. J., Darfield.. .. .. 810 643 Clucas, Joseph, Greendale .. .. 151 118 Cogan, Mrs. Margaret (rural mail), Darfield.. 1,341 748 Cole, James G., Annat .. .. .. — 212 Colee, A. W. (rural mail), Courtenay .. 302 253 Compton, F. W., Greendale .. .. 183 846 Compton, F. W., Newton, Annat .. 904 Nil Cook, H. H., P.O. Box 893, Christchurch .. 1,820 838 Coombes, J. (rural delivery), Darfield .. 519 Nil Cooper Bros., Annat .. .. .. 1,195 948 Cooper Bros., Charing Cross (rural delivery), 367 417 Aylesbury Cotterill and Scott, Whitecliffe .. .. — 137 Cross, G. V., 344 River Road, Avonside, 274 291 Christchurch Cullen and Worsfold, Greendale .. .. 319 262 Cullen, F. J. (rural), Aylesbury .. .. — 328 Cullen, J. R. (rural delivery), Darfield .. 1,470 2,055 Davis, C. B., Aylesbury.. .. .. 392 683 Davis, G. E., Weedon's (rural delivery), 223 72 Courtenay Davis, V., Halkett .. .. .. 414 296 Dawson, William, Kimberley .. .. 285 163 Deans, Alexander (Estate of), (rural delivery), 2,105 1,815 Darfield Deans, D., Waddington.. .. .. 1,959 1,743 Deans, James (private bag), Homebush .. 3,395 2,269 Deans, John, Kirkstyle, Coalgate .. 1,730 1,537 Deans, William, Darfield .. .. 2,324 2,913 Dierek, C. F., Sandy Knoll .. .. 23 Nil Donald, G. S., Darfield .. .. .. 501 503 Donald, John (Estate of), Kimberley .. 458 345 Dorman, A. D., Darfield .. .. 1,652 Nil Duncan, J., Kirwee .. .. .. 1,110 J 1,345 Duncan, James F. (rural delivery), Darfield 1,066 990 Dunne, Mrs. Elizabeth, Darfield .. .. 454 Nil Duthie, Alexander, Aylesbury .. .. 220 298 Dysart, H., Weedon's (rural delivery), 37 36 Courtenay Dysart, James, jun., Box 13, Courtenay .. 281 338 Early, Charles, Greendale . . .. 1,600 1,580 Early, F. G., Greendale.. .. .. 792 1,159 Eaves, Charles, Kimberley .. .. 472 440 Ede, William, Darfield .. .. .. 230 159 Everett, A. W., Box 23, Coalgate .. 103 166 Findlay, C., Courtenay .. .. .. 47 9

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Malvern County—continued. Finlay, David, Courtenay .. .. 274 291 Fin lay, Duncan W., Courtenay .. .. 112 22 Fowler, E. C., Halkett .. .. .. 292 613 Fraser Bros., Post-office, Darfield .. 1,126 965 Gallagher, David, Kirwee .. .. 458 379 Galbraith, A., Halkett .. .. .. 68 105 Gamble, Charles, Sheffield .. .. 1,100 541 Gamble, W. J., Racecourse Hill .. .. 390 457 Gartery, George, Darfield .. .. 153 149 Germain, J., Aylesbury .. .. 401 391 Gibbs Bros., Box 20, Darfield .. .. 833 1,328 Gibbs, W. J., Box 27, Darfield .. .. 257 380 Giddings, G. J., Greendale .. .. 621 591 Gill, Patrick, Kirwee .. . . .. 268 167 Gillanders, Donald, Almond Bank, Darfield 2,317 2,519 Gilmour, J. F., Weedon's (rural deliveiy), 126 146 Courtenay Gough, H., and Son, Greendale .. .. — 609 Gough, Mrs. Hannah, Greendale .. .. 715 Nil Green, J. W., Hawkins .. .. .. 521 555 Grieve, D., Aylesbury .. .. .. 135 40 Guiney, Edward, Weedon's (rural delivery), 520 615 Courtenay Gunn, R. S. and J. (rural delivery), Darfield 1,155 1,698 Hall, T. W. D., Kirwee .. .. 234 291 Hamilton, J. G., Kirwee .. .. 341 Nil Hannant, D., Darfield .. .. .. 209 216 Hansen, H., Kirwee .. .. .. 237 223 Harris, E. and S., Kirwee .. .. 270 Nil Hart, Joseph (rural delivery), Darfield .. 391 346 Harwood, F. W., Box 21, Aylesbury .. — 250 Harwood, William, Aylesbury .. .. 167 296 Hawke, D. J., and Sons, Cairn Hill, Box 20, 1,788 1,428 Sheffield Hayes Bros., Halkett .. .. .. 885 1,581 Henderson, M. L., Aylesbury .. .. 1,064 1,185 Henderson, R., Halkett.. .. .. 476 572 Heney, E., Darfield .. .. .. 223 Nil Henley, John (rural delivery), Courtenay .. 303 200 Henry, A. J., Darfield .. .. .. 217 335 Henry, James, Annat .. .. .. 109 339 Henry, Thomas, Darfield .. .. 741 980 Hughes, E., Greendale .. .-. .. 320 400 Hughes, James, Darfield .. .. 312 307 Humm, David (No. 1 Property), Sheffield .. 394 400 Humm, David (No. 2 Property), Sheffield .. 162 Nil Hutton, James S., Darfield . . .. — 218 Innes, T. S., Sheffield .. .. .. 697 1,188 James, C. W., Burnham .. .. 857 1,095 Jarman, 0. G., Darfield.. .. .. 2,709 3,315 Jarman, J. H. (Executors of), Darfield .. 1,099 1,178 Jebson, John, and Son, Sheffield.. . . 361 382 Jenkins, F. J., Waddington .. .. 508 603 Jenkins, M. E., Courtenay . . .. 447 973 Jenkins, W. J., Sheffield .. . . 619 695 Joblin, William, Darfield .. .. 228 309 Johnson Bros., Charing Cross .. .. 4 Nil Johnston, F., Aylesbury .. .. 721 443 Johnston, M., Kirwee .. . . .. 517 585 Judd, G. H. (rural delivery), Darfield .. 1,130 734 Kesteven, Thomas S., Whitecliffs . . 291 Nil Kirkham and Hill, Whitecliffs .. .. — 123 Knight, H. A., Racecourse Hill, Darfield .. 731 677 Lacey, W. 0., Aylesbury .. .. 308 262 Lill, J. W., Sandy Knolls .. .. — 1,669 Lilley, George, Waddington .. .. i — 304 Lilley, W., Waddington .. ..I 301 Nil Macdonald, Ross, Annat .. .. 1 570 948 Macdonald, Ross, Annat .. .. 685 586 Mackenzie, John, Annat .. .. — 320 Mallard, C. A., Burnham .. .. j 615 737 Manson Bros., Sheffield .. .. 943 717 Manson, D., Midhirst, Kirwee .. .. ; 591 571 Manson, George, Kimberley .. .. 305 319 Manson, Robert, Darfield .. .. 364 230 Manson, William, Kimberley .. .. 244 303 Marsh, C. G., Glentunnel .. .. 338 418 McCausland, C., Kimberley .. .. 858 758 McClelland, Henry, Darfield .. .. 600 772 McClelland, Hugh, Box 51, Darfield .. 510 Nil McClelland, Robert, Weedon's, Courtenay.. 253 241 McCurdy Bros., Annat .. .. .. 317 344 McHugh, Patrick (Estate of), Darfield .. 287 722 McLaughlin, J. A., Box 24, Darfield .. 342 348 McLaughlin, Daniel, Darfield .. .. 360 398

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Malvern County—continued. McNae, H., Courtenay .. .. .. 15 16 Mee, Thomas William, Aylesbury.. .. 477 379 Morrison, B. S., Darfield .. .. 306 400 Morrison, P., and Sons, Darfield .. .. 329 860 Morrison, P. L., Darfield .. .. 306 380 Morrison, W., Darfield .. .. .. — 552 Mulholland, Daniel, Darfield .. .. 1,471 1,523 Mulholland, W. W., Darfield .. .. 1,553 1,353 Mullane, D., Aylesbury.. .. .. 16 Nil Mulligan, R., Aylesbury .. .. — 265 Murchison, Mrs. Mary P., Kirwee .. 995 823 Norton, W. H., Annat . . .. .. — 120 O'Shaughnessy, B., Springfield ..' .. 1,070 974 Page, Charles, Courtenay .. .. 198 84 Palmer, P. J., Annat .. .. .. — 336 Palmer, R. A., Annat .. .. .. — 334 Pascoe, James, Kirwee .. .. .. 228 269 Penney, J. D., Kirwee .. .. .. — 698 Pierce, G. T., Coalgate .. .. .. 406 285 Piner, Charles, Annat .. .. .. 307 401 Prestidge, Jesse, Coalgate .. .. 160 128 Prestidge, Percy, Box 19, Coalgate .. 182 119 Redfern, J. O., Darfield .. .. 3,287 2,902 Redmond, C. and J., Kimberley .. .. 301 196 Reed, H., Darfield .. .. .. 3,036 2,624 Reid, R. and J., Darfield .. .. 857 1,012 Reveley, B., Kimberley.. .. .. 70 41 Reveley, G., Kimberley.. .. .. 196 152 Ridgen. C. A., Greendale .. .. 289 , 344 Ridgen, C. E., Brooklyn, Greendale .. 460 574 Ridgen, Edgar, Greendale .. .. 1,941 1,784 Ridgen, G. A., Greendale .. .. 72 135 Ridgen, George H., Greendale .. .. 1,563 1,593 Robertson, Andrew, Courtenay .. .. 143 211 Robertson, G. T., Courtenay . . .. 182 141 Roper, H., Weedon's (rural mail-delivery), 190 193 Courtenay Rout, W. B., Kirwee .. .. .. 367 513 Rudd, C. (Estate of), Greendale .. .. 360 442 Rudd, Jonathan, Greendale .. .. 470 460 Saddle, J. (rural delivery), Courtenay .. 594 Nil Sandry, A. H., Sheffield .. .. 407 198 Sanson, William, Darfield .. .. 529 446 Searle, J. T., Annat .. .. .. 75 62 Seaton, George, Kirwee.. .. .. 131 135 Selby, J. H., Aylesbury.. .. .. 20 52 Shipley, H. B., Aylesbury .. .. 998 1,580 Shipley, W., Aylesbury .. .. .. 1,378 1,630 Simm, T. W., Kirwee .. .. .. 244 396 Skurr, J. E., Sheffield .. .. .. 636 519 Slattery, Mrs. M. (Estate of), Darfield .. 287 303 Sleight, E., Whitecliffs .. .. .. 406 349 Smith, James, Claverton, Burnham, Canter- 682 567 bury Sowden, F. G., Aylesbury .. .. 1,035 1,050 Sowden, John, Annat .. .. .. J 275 Nil Steele, James, Kimberley .. .. 78 134 Stewart, E., Darfield .. .. .. 630 500 Stewart, John D., Dunsandel .. •• i - >016 942 Stott, William, Darfield .. .. 1,612 1,096 Streeter, J. W., Greendale .. .. ! 506 457 Syme, S. W. (rural delivery), Darfield .. 304 204 Syme, William (rural delivery), Darfield .. 426 408 Taylor, H. G., Halkett .. .. .. 198 186 Taylor, J., and Son, Springfield .. .. 233 243 Thompson, A. D. ( Halkett .. .. 222 174 Thompson, E. A. G., Kirwee .. .. — 153 Thompson, G. E., Kia Ora, Darfield .. 2,682 2,377 Thompson, J., Halkett .. .. .. 304 305 Thompson, S. R., Halkett .. .. 75 124 Thomson, William, Halkett .. .. .168 183 Tilley, E. P., Darfield . . .. .. 115 184 Townshend, H. C. (rural delivery), Darfield 635 709 Turner, C. W., Halkett .. .. .. 946 1,637 Turner, W. P., Halkett .. .. .. 530 367 Tweed, R. M., Burnham .. .. 400 649 Vaughan, Thomas, Kirwee .. .. 72 88 Vigers, Herbert, Waddington .. .. 129 65 Walker, H. W., Aylesbury .. .. 149 141 Ward, R. H., Kirwee .. .. .. 386 596 Warren, J. W., Greendale .. .. 861 1,309 Watson, R. J., Halkett .. . . .. 528 632 Watson, W., and Sons, Cordross, Coalgate.. 760 810 West, W. J., Coalgate .. .. .. 138 142 Westaway, P., Kirwee .. .. .. 149 144

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30 1925. 1926. Malvern County—continued. Whyte, Charles, Sandy Knolls .. .. 480 423 Whyte, W. J. and L., Aylesbury.. .. 50 10 Wight, T. A., Annat .. .. . — 394 Wilde, E. H., Kirwee .. .. .. 115 236 Williams, W. A., Kirwee .. .. 80 Nil Wilson, I). L., Halkett Town .. .. 665 462 Wilson, Meredith (rural delivery), Halkett 692 1,036 Wilson, Mrs. A. E. (per W. Dorman), Coal- — 754 gate Woodhouse, J. W., Box 25, Darfield .. 861 524 Wright, G. F., Annat .. .. .. 1,050 1,213 Wright, G. R., Kirwee .. .. .. 540 506 Wright, J. W., Darfield .. .. .. (542 761 Young, A., Annat .. .. .. — 252 Youngman, J. R., Charing Cross .. .. 620 883 146,562 151,453 PAPARUA COUNTY (In Christchurch Subdivision). Adams, Alfred A., West Melton .. .. 337 581 Allison, J., Weedon's .. .. .. 61 74 Bailey, Norman L., Templeton .. .. 162 78 Ballantyne Bros., Nydfa, Upper Riccarton 52 60 Banks, James, Templeton .. . . 244 193 Bell, A. and J., Halkett .. .. 68 32 Bell, R. J., Sandy Knolls ... .. 868 1,118 Birkett, George, Templeton .. .. 66 59 Bloor, T., 15 Whiteleigh Avenue, Soekburn 200 Nil Boyle, W. H. (rural delivery), Springston .. 228 315 Brown, P. J., Prebbleton .. .. 63 5 Burn, T. W., Harewood, Papanui .. 31 29 Butcher, Henry George, Broadfield .. 42 42 Caesar, Julius A. A., Templeton .. .. 142 Nil Calder, George, Halkett .. .. 215 245 Campion, Isaac, Ladbrook's .. .. 33 18 Campion, W. and A., Prebbleton.. .. 332 302 Carpenter, F. W., Prebbleton . . .. 793 308 Carpenter, W. J., Yaldhurst .. .. 361 Nil Carter, F. C., West Melton .. .. 32 199 Chambers, J., West Melton .. .. 388 554 Chambers, W. J., Carberry Farm, Weedon's 241 209 Chatterton, E. W., Upper Riccarton .. 101 101 Chatterton, J. V., Templeton .. .. 265 Nil Chisnall, Alfred, Yaldhurst .. .. 1,764 1,958 Clarkson, W. B., and Sons, 166 Manchester 80 92 Street, Christehureh Combe, R., Templeton .. .. .. 58 41 Cooper, A. A., Yaldhurst .. .. 405 515 Cooper, A. A., Yaldhurst, 2nd Property .. 320 Nil Cooper, E., Templeton .. .. .. 181 119 Copping, E. A., Weedon's .. .. 40 34 Crawford, J. A., Pound Road, Yaldhurst .. — 155 Craythorne, C. R., 483 Yaldhurst Road, 22 193 Upper Riccarton Cross, H. E., Sandy Knolls .. .. 153 206 Cross, M. and H. E., Sandy Knolls .. 463 516 Cunneen, E., Templeton .. .. 167 377 Cunneen, James, Broadfield .. .. 220 84 Curragli, Henry, Templeton . . .. 122 115 Davison, S., Weedon's (rural), Courtenay .. — 217 Dawson, R. (rural), West Melton.. .. 300 306 Dawson, T. G. (Estate of), Yaldhurst .. 92 Nil Dixon Bros., 103 Cashel Street, Christchurch — 726 Donaldson, J., West Melton .. .. 255 337 Dougall, J. F., Yaldhurst .. .. — 4 Doyle, j. (Trustees of), Tai Tapu.. .. 729 553 Dunlop, Robert J., Imperial Hotel, Christ- — 120 church Elsome, E. M., West Melton .. .. 112 97 Fairbairn and Collins, 239 Main South Road, 3,144 1,410 Upper Riccarton Findlay, H., Sandy Knolls .. .. '232 64 Finlay, R. (rural delivery), West Melton .. 112 215 Ford, E. E., Halkett .. . . .. . 4 108 Fowler Bros., Halkett .. . . .. 424 648 Franks, W. T., 103 Gray's Road, Upper Fen- 102 116 dalton Gibson, Robert, West Melton .. .. 172 Nil Gilmore, G. H. (Executors of), Weedon's .. 67 146 Hartnell, John, Prebbleton .. .. 94 257 Harvey, A., Sandy Knolls .. .. 142 200 Hayes, W., West Melton .. .. 384 402 Henderson, J. D., Halkett .. .. 264 241

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. i Paparua County —continued. Henderson, Mrs. M., Halkett .. .. 184 284 Henley, J. A., Lincoln .. .. .. 1,696 501 Hight, T. W., Weedon's .. .. 318 298 Hille, William 6. (rural delivery), West Mel- 942 564 ton Hinton, Edward, Templeton .. .. 23 141 Hunt, A. E. L., Melton Hills, West Melton 1,507 1,765 Hutton, G. J. L., Yaldhurst .. .. — 60 Jenkins, E. E., Dunsandel .. .. — 1,074 Johnston, J. McC., Rolleston .. .. 44 40 Jones, Alexander, Weedon's .. .. 1.04 76 Jones, J., Templeton .. .. .. 106 70 Jowers, G. C., West Melton .. .. 539 779 Kitehingham, H. W. (e/o T. Tolerton), 71 84 Templeton Kyle, H. S. S., 41 Riccarton Road, Paparua 93 56 Langdale, F. W. H., West Melton .. 761 706 Leslie Bros, (rural delivery), Springston .. 395 706 Leslie, James, Islington.. .. .. 247 215 Lowry, James, Lincoln .. .. .. 152 140 Lynskey, M., Yaldhurst .. .. 98 Nil Manion, L. B., Weedon's .. .. 367 562 McCarthy, E., Prebbleton .. .. 203 310 McDrury, P., Ladbrook's .. .. 134 143 McKay, George, Weedon's .. .. 268 312 McLennan, D. (Trustees of), West Melton .. 847 808 McVinnie, D. A. C., Rolleston .. .. 248 535 Monk, Mrs. M., Weedon's .. .. 56 10 Montgomery, B. P. R., Lawford, Weedon's, — 1,420 Christchurch Morrish, F. E., Springston .. .. 423 457 Nankivell, C. F., 80 Slater Street, St. Albans, 70 Nil Christchurch Nelson, V., Templeton .. .. .. 1 3 Newton, A. W., Burnham .. .. 328 435 New Zealand Refrigerating Company (Li- 2,128 900 mited), Christchurch Nicholson,.S., Yaldhurst .. .. 8 9 Nicklaus, J. F., Yaldhurst .. .. 181 170 Northcote, R. J. (rural), West Melton .. 261 126 Palmer, Silas, 54 Creyke Road, Fendalton 358 439 Paparua Prison Farm, Templeton .. 848 881 Pearce, S., Rolleston .. .. .. 192 213 Pearce, T., Rolleston .. .. .. 219 382 Penny, Henry, Sandy Knolls .. .. 112 161 Price, W. A., West Melton .. .. 122 176 Proudlock, George, Templeton .. .. 92 152 Rokton, George, Weedon's .. .. 15 44 Roper, R. S., Halkett .. .. .. 582 659 Ryan, P. F., Weedon's .. .. .. 947 953 Saunders, A. C., Weedon's, Courtenay (rural), — 308 Templeton Savill, John, Yaldhurst .. .. 36 67 Seymour, James, Hawthorndean, Upper 95 Nil Fendalton Shaw, W., Burnham .. .. .. 637 352 Simpson, F. H., Templeton .. .. 518 314 Smith, G. G., Broadfield .. .. 152 52 Smith, Sidney, Fleetwood, Lincoln .. 37 Nil Steel, F. H., Colombo Street, Christchurch 129 381 Stoddart, Gordon H. W., Lincoln .. 28 210 Stonyer, J. T. (rural), Weedon's .. .. 132 69 Summerfield, Thomas, West Melton .. 71 200 Thompson, Edward, Rolleston .. .. 53 71 Thomson, Arthur, Halkett .. .. 138 ; 102 Thornton, P. J., 87 Harewood Road, Papa- 107 i 288 nui, Christchurch Trickett, Miss E. J., New Hill, West Melton 68 [ 30 Tutton, F. A., Broadfields .. .. — ' 31 Vivian, J. T. M., Sockburn .. .. 48 60 Voice, T., Templeton .. .. .. 255 142 Walker, C. E., West Melton .. .. 250 230 Walker, J. S., West Melton .. .. 80 349 Walker, L., Templeton .. .. .. — 84 Warwick, S. T., Templeton .. .. — 153 Watson, George, Sandy Knolls .. .. 1,008 1,053 Williams, Thomas, Weedon's (rural), Courte- 91 74 nay Williams, W. M., Russell's Flat .. .. 290 Nil Wright, John F., Templeton .. ,. 81 284 Wright, W., Springston.. .. .. 254 324 36,787 38,141

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. WAIMAIRI COUNTY (In Christchurch Subdivision). Borcoski, T., Chaney's .. .. .. 108 90 Canterbury Frozen-meat Company, Cashel 24 37 Street, Christchurch Deans, C. E., Riccarton, Christchurch .. 7 6 Dixon, J. T., 348 Harewood Road, Papanui 10 2 Durey, 6. F., Harewood .. .. 1 1 Harris, Stephen, 168 Grimsey's Road, Styx 134 158 Hockey, J. C., 50 Harman's Road, Harewood 34 31 Jones, James, Belfast .. .. .. 138 Nil Lissaman, B. L., Kaiapoi .. .. 224 241 Matson, H., and Co., Box 3, Christchurch .. 60 Nil McFadden, W., Lower Styx Road, Marsh- 122 55 land Shipley, George, Harewood .. .. 3,820 3,174 Spencer, E. H., Ouruhia .. .. 202 103 Spencer, W. P., Ouruhia .. .. 304 305 Stanley, G. H., Harewood .. .. 91 72 Stewart, John D., Stewart's Gully, Chaney's 246 206 Treleaven, E. and N., Marshland .. — 60 Worthington, J., Harewood .. .. 223 208 5,748 4,749 HEATHCOTE COUNTY (In Christchurch Subdivision). Cashmere Estate, Cashmere Hills .. 2,900 3,042 Furze, R. R., Mount Vernon, St. Martin's.. 1,020 1,020 Garland, J. E., Hillsborough, Woolston .. — 150 Humphreys, George, Sumner .. .. 1,347 1,574 Hunt and Langdale, Sumner .. .. 1,552 2,093 Jarden, A., Opawa .. .. ... 9 11 McCullough, George, Victoria Park, Cash- 55 ,111 mere Hills Musgrave, H. E., Edenhill, Mount Pleasant, 13 22 Sumner Scott, J. F., Hawford Road, Opawa .. | 2,042 2,539 Scott, Mrs. M. G., Hawford Road, Opawa .. | 2,174 2,295 Truscott, F., Redcliffs, Christchurch .. ! 32 274 Wheatley, J., 62 Colombo Road, Cashmere, j 42 53 Christchurch 11,186 13,184 AKAROA COUNTY (In Christchurch Subdivision). Armstrong, F. G., Mount Vernon, Akaroa.. 1 1,802 1,460 Armstrong, J. E., Mount Clair, Akaroa .. : 1,277 1,533 Ashworth, W. H., Pigeon Bay .. .. I 356 314 Bailey Bros., Paua Bay, Akaroa .. .. 348 235 Bailey, Robert James, Little Akaloa .. j 339 305 Birdling, Mrs. Margaret, Little River .. j 2,457 1,851 Blomquist, H. A., Pigeon Bay .. .. I 336 592 Boleyn, J. W. A., Okain's Bay .. .. 58 122 Boleyn, John S., Okain's Bay .. .. 140 210 Brocherie, F., Akaroa .. .. .. | 214 346 Brocherie, James, French Farm, Akaroa .. i 100 152 Brocherie, P. L., Long Bay, Akaroa .. 212 170 Bruce, J. D., Akaroa .. .. .. 568 482 Buckland, W. H., Wainui .. .. j 598 568 Chapman, J. V., Puaha .. .. 534 671 Churchill, W. A., Barry's Bay .. .. — 172 Corrigal, Albert, Pigeon Bay .. .. 154 154 Corrigal, Frank, Burnside, Pigeon Bay .. j 498 52 Corrigal, James D., Pigeon Bay .. .. 48 351 Cossar, W. M., Duvauchelle .. .. j 143 198 Craw, A., Pigeon Bay .. .. .. 260 153 Craw, A. C., Chorlton .. .. .. ! 374 362 Craw, R., Chorlton .. .. .. j 572 566 Craw, Victor, Eagle's Nest, Chorlton .. j 750 668 Craw, Victor, Tipperary, Pigeon Bay .. \ 2,076 3,019 Crotty, Charles J., Le Bon's Bay . . 248 176 Crotty, Mrs. A. I., Le Bon's Bay .. 574 555 Curry, David W., Long Bay Road, Akaroa 114 102 Dalglish, James, Eastwood, Le Bon's Bay i 1,432 1,328 Dalglish, W. G., Le Bon's Bay .. .. ! 1,456 1,336 Donovan, Ronald, French Farm, Akaroa .. 254 213 Duxbury, J. M., Pigeon Bay .. . . 633 603 Elliot, F., Le Bon's Bay .. .. 387 300 Elliot, H. F., Le Bon's Bay .. .. 185 204 Elliot, J. J. B., Le Bon's Bay .. .. 2 Nil Elliot, William A. E., Le Bon's Bay .. 2 Nil English, R., Long Bay, Akaroa .. ... 820 800 Field, W., Teddington .. .. .. 537 551

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No. of Sheep on No. of Sheep on April 30,1 April 30, I April 30, April 30, 1926. j 1926. | 1925. 1926. Akaroa County—continued. j [ Akaroa County—continued. Fyfe, D. A., Akaroa .. .. .. 35 ! 40 Porter, J. and T., Onuku, Akaroa .. 1,250 1,385 Giddens, E., Barry's Bay .. .. j 18 j 68 Reynish, J. C. C., Pigeon Bay .. .. 980 751 Goodwin, E. and A., Pigeon Bay .. ! 2,734 J 2,133 Rinaldi, James, Box 10, Puaha .. .. 274 289 Gracia's Estate (o/o J. R. Newton, Williams j 1,113 | 739 Robinson, W. K., Balgueri Street, Akaroa j — 134 Street, Akaroa) | ! Stanbury, L. D., Wainui .. .. 2,324 1,125 Grennell, H., Port Levy .. .. 205 j 150 Stewart, Bruce F., Holme's Bay, Pigeon Bay — 2,375 Haines, Edwin, Okain's Bay .. .. 742 j 844 Stewart, J., Barry's Bay, Akaroa .. | 204 220 Hammond, G., Akaroa .. .. .. 4 | 2 Stone, Edward, Box 439, Christehurch .. I 460 836 Harris, E. A., Okain's Bay .. .. 35 20 Sykes, Clement H., Menzies Bay, Lyttelton j — 320 Harris, H. H., Okain's Bay .. .. ! 8 j 7 Symes, W. C. J., Le Bon's Bay .. .. j 269 274 Harris, W. G., Okain's Bay .. .. 6 | 5 Thaeker, J. R., Okain's Bay .. .. j 1,763 3,168 Hay, Ebenezer, Pigeon Bay .. .. I 5,037 I 6,607 Tosswill, B. H., Little Pigeon Bay, Pigeon I 2,304 2,253 Hay, J. C., Pigeon Bay .. .. j 3,747 i 3,447 Bay Hay, R. S., Pigeon Bay .. .. 1 579 j 479 Vangioni, Louis, Akaroa .. .. ! 121 112 Haylock, Arthur, Akaroa .. .. 663 j 642 Waghorn, A., Little Akaloa .. .. j 560 Nil Hayward, George, Robinson's Bay .. j 453 i * Waghorn, A. D. O., Wainui .. .. J 2,086 1,953 Hayward, Joseph, Robinson's Bay .. ; 671 j * Waghorn, B., Pigeon Bay .. •• — 833 Hayward, W. G., Wainui .. .. 774 { 828 Waghorn, Clyde, Little Akaloa .. .. 540 1,112 Helps, A. M., Akaroa .. .. .. j 2,500 I 2,185 Waghorn, C. R., Chorlton, Akaroa .. -—• 565 Holmes, G. G., Pigeon Bay .. .. 4,913 J 1,118 Waghorn, D. W., Pigeon Bay .. .. — 826 Hooker, Mrs. E. D., Wainui .. .. j 1,632 I 1,607 Waghorn, Luke, Little Akoloa .. .. j 1,465 1,378 Hopkins, C. L., Box 4, Wainui .. .. j 216 | 212 Waghorn, R. E., Chorlton .. .. ! 582 1,045 Hunt, David, Pigeon Bay .. .. [ 525 j 384 Ware, T. G., Okain's Bay .. .. j 104 114 Hunter, Oliver, Lyttelton .. .. 130 j 180 Warner, T. W., Wainui .. .. j 69 82 Kay, C. E., Brockworth, Little Akaloa .. j 1,912 | 2,109 Westenra, P. A., Akaroa .. .. j 1,795 1,580 Kay, T. L. F., Duvauchelle .. .. 257 j 362 Williams, F. W., Robinson's Bay .. j 246 331 Kearney, F. L., Akaroa.. .. .. J 332 | 348 Woodill, Ernest, Akaroa .. .. j 570 557 Kearney, G. M., Gough's Bay, Akaroa .. ! 562 482 Wright, F. G. A., Wainui .. .. | 526 597 Knight, J. T. (Estate of), (c/o R. A. Maephail, J 2,597 I 2,593 Wright, J., jun., French Farm, Akaroa .. j 546 406 Manager, Laverick's Bay, Le Bon's Bay) I | Wright, Norman, Wainui .. .. j 202 209 Kotlowski, A., Tokamatua .. .. I —■ 10 I Latter, Robert, Barry's Bay .. ..I 91 94 1105,917 104,482 Le Lievre, A. F., Long Bay Road, Akaroa I 256 | 276 | Le Lievre, A. V., Akaroa .. .. 232 | 252 Le Lievre, E. E., Akaroa .. .. 1,074 j 957 WAIREWA COUNTY Le Lievre, Justin, Mount Bernard, Akaroa 154 I 226 (In Christchurch Subdivision). Le Lievre, Mrs. Mary J., Akaroa .. ' 648 ' 676 Allen, W. J., Little River .. .. 384 378 Leonardo, A. F., Le Bon's Bay .. .. 2] 17 Anderson Bros., Ataahua .. .. 1,961 1,776 Leonardo, W. E., Le Bon's Bay .. .. 1,624 1,390 Barwick, D., Poranui .. .. .. 653 649 Maephail, W. D., Wainui .. .. 200 263 Bayley, E. W. B., Ataahua (167 Edgeware 2,160 Nil Maginness, C., Wainui .. .. .. 845 849 Road, St. Albans) Mann, Charles, Akaroa .. .. .. j 159 19 Birdling, Albert Edward, Poranui .. 2,083 1,832 Marshall, C. J., Little Akaloa .. .. j 128 102 Birdling, F. G., Poranui .. .. 1,806 776 Marshall, George, Little Akaloa .. .. 308 j 408 Birdling, S., Poranui, Little River .. j 1,333 1,226 Marshall, J., Little Akaloa .. .. 292 | 280 Brankin, T. E., Little River .. .. 539 554 Masefield Bros., Long Bay Road, Akaroa .. 2,262 j 1,630 Breitmeyer, E. L., Little River .. .. 173 228 Mason Bros., Okain's Bay .. .. 175 j 195 Brown, Andrew, Motukarara .. .. 171 234 McCullough, E. G., 177 Edgeware Road, 1,127 I 1,045 Brown, R. J., Ataahua .. .. .. 1,120 1,051 St. Albans, Christehurch ■ Buchanan, J. F., Kinloeh, Little River .. j 3,096 3,590 McDonald, A. D. A., Wainui .. .. j 793 I 817 Buekland, Mrs. C., Wainui .. .. j 557 615 McHale, Henry, Chorlton .. .. [ 6 Nil Burrell, J. H., Glencoe, Little River .. I —• 358 McHale, T., Chorlton .. .. .. j 407 340 Chapman, H. T., Puaha .. .. 317 322 Mcintosh, A. A., Little Akaloa .. .. j 489 515 Clarkson, W. B. (Estate of), (o/o W. B. 433 660 Mcintosh, G. L., Akaroa .. .. 1,318 1,024 Clarkson and Sons, 168 Manchester Street, Mcintosh, J. H., Le Bon's Bay .. .. 603 610 Christchurch) Mcintosh, Thomas, Le Bon's Bay .. 460 473 Coop, Frank, Ataahua .. .. .. 2,940 2,832 McKay, A. B., Pigeon Bay .. .. 510 590 Coop, J. O., Ataahua .. .. .. j 3,495 3,161 McKay, Donald, Duvauchelle's Bay .. 112 118 Coop, J. O., and the Misses —, Spring Vale, J 5,778 5,223 McKay, W. B., Pigeon Bay .. .. 485 462 Little River McMaster, Mrs. K., Pigeon Bay .. .. 1,171 1,073 Coop, Mrs. J. O., Ataahua .. .. j 494 600 McPhail, A. A., Poutokoroa, Le Bon's Bay 916 846 Coop, Mrs. M. J., Kaituna, Ataahua .. j 2,964 2,598 McPhail, Archibald, Wainui .. .. 1,273 1,077 Fahey, Patrick, Little River .. .. 169 169 McPhail, Kenneth, Wainui .. .. • .992 Nil Feather, Thomas, Little River .. .. j 1,506 1,521 McSweeney, W. M., Pigeon Bay .. .. 572 421 Feather, Thomas, Post-office, Poranui .. 1 702 689 Menzies, Alan, Menzies Bay, Lyttelton .. 550 615 Field, C. W., Ataahua .. .. .. j 1,147 976 Menzies, H., Menzies Bay, Little Akaloa .. j 1,346 1,223 Foley, D. P., Little River .. .. J 119 96 Menzies, Mrs. N. A., Menzies Bay, Lyttelton 1,068 1,019 Foley, J. D., Little River .. .. ■— 76 Menzies, I., Menzies Bay, Lyttelton .. — 561 Gardiner, N. A., Kaituna, Ataahua .. ! 690 630 Menzies, W., Menzies Bay, Lyttelton .. 1,656 1,017 Gebbie, C. W., Gebbie's Valley, Motukarara I 500 612 Moore, W. H., Long Bay Road, Akaroa .. 1,369 1,212 Giddens, T., Motukarara .. .. 96 94 Mould Bros., Duvauchelle .. .. 596 809 Glynan, John, Little River .. .. 737 615 Mould, George, Le Bon's Bay .. .. 219 180 Graham, Mrs. Myrtle, Motukarara .. | 197 489 Mould! James, Direawcheife ' .. .. 366 356 Gray, Ivor, Ataahua .. .. .. | 1,967 2,369 Mould, R. A., Wainui .. .. .. 2,217 2,678 Gray, W. A., Ataahua .. .. .. J 2,131 2,083 Mould, William, Okain's Bay .. .. 282 279 Harris, A. W., Burnside, Little River .. j 318 319 Muir, H. D., Okain's Bay .. .. 23 8 Harrison, John Roscoe, Te Oka, Little River j 773 801 Mulc'ock, G. E., Carew's Peak, Wainui .. 900 1,103 Harvey, Andrew, Te Oka .. .. 771 750 Narbev, Archibald, Akaroa .. .. j 1,425 1,520 Humphreys, G., Poranui .. .. j 3,239 3,285 Newton, A. W., Paua Road, Akaroa .. ! 386 400 Humphries, J. G., Puaha, Little River .. ! 77 92 Newton, F. C., Akaroa .. .. .. 449 397 Hutchinson, A. A., Te Oka, Little River .. j 825 860 O'Connor Bros., Le Bon's Bay .. .. 3 3 Hutchinson, A. V. M., Little River .. 1 153 163 Odell, H., Takamatua .. .. ..190 200 Joblin, A. V. J., Little River .. .. 542 634 Pawson, Thomas, Little Akaloa .. .. 564 439 Joblin, Edward James, Little River .. j 516 474 Pettigrew, Hector, Pigeon Bay .. .. 61 69 Johnson, Joseph, Little River .. .. j 260 352 Pettigrew' William J,° Pigeon Bay ..I 46 44 Jones, Josiah, Parkhill, Motukarara .. ' 180 195 * Return not received.

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 50 1925. 1920. Wairewa County—c:,nt-'nued. Kennan Bros., Little River .. .. 1,348 1,202 Lewthwaite, Mrs. Harriet, Little River .. 940 880 Lewthwaite, W. F., Little River .. .. 265 174 Livingstone, J., Little River .. .. \ 245 j 166 Macfarlane, K., Little River .. .. I — 426 Maekay, John, Little River .. .. 10 8 Maffey, T. W., Puaha .. .. .. 1 208 MeGowan and Taylor, Puaha .. .. 178 214 McLean, Donald W., Okute Valley, Little 1,904 2,380 River McPhail, Kenneth, Wainui .. .. — 905 Montgomery, W. H., Little River .. ] 2,918 3,000 Mould, R. A., Wainui .. .. .. 963 784 Mould, Thomas, Puaha .. .. .. 42 33 Murphy, J., Puaha .. .. .. 30 51 Murray, Gordon E., Te Oka, Little River .. ! 902 830 Nutt, H. A., Motukarara .. .. 1,286 1,260 Nutt, S., Ataahua .. .. .. 1,090 925 Parkinson, John, Ataahua .. .. 381 727 Parkinson, Keith H., Kaitune, Ataahua .. 895 ! 681 Parkinson, W. F., Ataahua .. .. j 2,300 i 2,711 Parsons, F. J. D., Puaha, Little River .. 157 193 Pidgeon, W., Coach Road, Little River .. 7 10 Piper, H. W., Te Oka, Little River .. 2,949 2,944 Price, O. P., Poranui .. .. .. 1,195 1,310 Radford, G., Gebbie's Valley, Motukarara.. 246 252 Richards, D., Little River .. .. 1,200 1,206 Robertson, T. D., Robinhood, Little River 1,126 1,060 Stan bury Bros., Little River .. .. 820 442 Stanbury, O., Little River .. .. 336 479 Stanbury, T. E., Little River .. .. 138 137 Stewart, R., jun., Barry's Bay .. .. 305 256 Streeter, Arthur G., Motukarara .. .. 206 204 Streeter, John W., Greendale .. .. 140 133 Streeter, T. J., Motukarara .. .. 442 523 Studholme, Robert, Little River .. .. 656 662 Thompson, William, Motukarara.. .. 559 500 Waller, J. G., Little River .. .. 409 448 Watson, J. H., Ataahua .. .. 1,236 1,134 Webb, S. L., Te Oka, Little River .. 788 868 Wheeler, John, Gebbie's Valley, Motukarara — 2 White, Eric., Little River .. .. 32 70 White, Fred, Te Oka, Little River .. 569 645 White, J. R. ;private bag), Little River .. 136 131 White, Tom, jun., Te Oka, Little River .. 449 Nil Whitfield, T., Hilldown, Little River .. 580 598 Willey, Alfred, Leeston .. .. 886 1,010 Withell, T. C., Motukarara .. .. 1,159 2,288 Wright, A. J., Te Oka, Little River .. 662 768 Zuppieieh, J. A., Little River .. .. 577 582 83,735 83,427 MOUNT HERBERT COTJNTY (In Christehurch Subdivision). Allan, Robert, Allandale .. .. 536 551 Anderson, Mrs. Kate B., Teddington .. 255 384 Anderson, R. A., Teddington .. .. 517 582 Anderson, Walter, Charteris Bay, Teddington 363 1(54 Anderson, W., jun., Teddington .. .. 400 520 Anderson, W. and R., Teddington .. 2,344 3,108 Badger, J. S., 99 Bottle Lake Road, Burwood — 220 Bamford, Daniel, Allandale .. .. ! 106 121 Blatchford, S. B., Teddington .. .. ; 644 634 Bowden, William, Lyttelton .. 14 31 Bunby, H. S., Burnham .. .. 367 Nil Candy, R. J. (private bag), Camp Bay, 2,366 2,391 Lyttelton Coop, E. W., Port Levy .. .. 3,618 2,357 Coop, Mrs. B. A., Port Levy .. .. 1,146 1,125 De Thier, W., Heathcote Bridge .. .. J 314 1,206 Field, Henry, Port Levy .. .. j 112 110 Firmston, William Henry, Teddington . . 461 431 Firmston, William Joseph H., Teddington i 41 Nil Flaherty, John, Port Levy .. .. I 800 1,439 Fleming, A. R., Port Levy .. .. 4,272 4,053 Fleming, R. J., Port Levy .. .. — 159 Gardiner, A. R. H., Purau, Lyttelton .. | 3,201 2,405 Gardiner, C. M., Purau .. .. .. j 84 81 Gardiner, F. R. H., Purau, Lyttelton .. [ 218 207 Gardiner, Harold, Purau, Lyttelton .. j 4,025 4,352 Gebbie, Reginald, Teddington .. .. j 227 427 Gray, E. D., Teddington .. ..I 1,246 1,197

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Mottnt Hekbekt Cottnty—continued. Greig, W. F., Governor's Bay .. .. 819 789 Guy, W. J., Port Levy .. .. .. 203 397 Harkerss, E. A. (private bag), Lyttelton .. 500 647 Hay, John T., Lyttelton .. .. 250 318 Hay, William, Lyttelton .. .. 169 203 Jackson, H., Purau .. .. .. 1,942 1,846 Jackson, H. M., Purau .. .. .. 1,921 1,948 Jenkins, P., Port Levy .. .. .. 596 704 Jenkins, Mrs. Ruby, Port Levy .. .. 614 616 Jennings, A., Port Levy .. .. 753 654 Macdonald and Maitland, Overleigh, Port 1,845 1,523 Levy Pope, Charles A., Port Levy .. .. 82 204 Quarantine Station (Department of Agri- 73 68 culture), Quail Island, Lyttelton Retallick, T. W., Helerdeen Avenue, Sumner 460 797 Richfield, C. J., and Sons, Port Levy .. 1,654 1,560 Small, A., Governor's Bay .. .. 136 100 Smith, C. D., Camp Bay, Purau, Lyttelton 1,512 1,485 Steele, G., Port Levy .. .. .. 2,578 2,148 Van Aseh, G., Diamond Harbour .. 405 Nil Wallis Bros., Governor's Bay .. .. 609 562 Wallis, George, Governor's Bay .. .. 200 191 Wallis, Mrs. Georgina, Governor's Bay .. 30 30 Witte, William, Teddington .. .. •— 699 Witte, William, Teddington .. .. 544 Nil Williams, A. E., Port Levy .. .. 3,516 5,345 Wilson, Lawrence, Teddington .. .. 2,579 2,745 51,667 53,834 HALSWELL COUNTY (In Christchurch Subdivision). Askin, S. P., Tai Tapu .. .. .. 343 663 Birdling, A. J., Halswell .. .. 75 3 Campion, H. H., Halswell .. .. 137 74 Cossar, John, Tai Tapu .. .. .. 464 Nil Ferguson, J. E., Halswell .. .. — 3 Harris, George (Hoon Hay Estate), Halswell 535 Nil Holmes, G. G., Halswell .. .. 291 515 Matson, H., and Co., Cashel Street, Christ- 140 159 church McCartney, John S., Greenpark .. .. 269 266 Morten, Richard, Tai Tapu .. .. 4,253 4,632 Narbey. H. J. 0., Halswell .. .. 563 455 Payne, H. E., Tai Tapu .. .. 417 417 Redmond, F., Halswell.. .. .. 7 138 Rhodes, Hon. R. H., Tai Tapu .. .. 3,891 4,353 Ruddy Bros., Leadley's Road, Halswell .. — 412 Sparks, H. S„ Halswell .. .. 8 Nil Tanner, F. G., Tai Tapu .. .. 142 161 Van Aseh, Gorrit, Hoon Hay Valley .. — 1,220 Wood, B. B. (c/o Wm. Wood and Co., Here- 1,270 889 ford Street, Christchurch) 12,805 14,360 SPRINGS COUNTY (In Christchurch Subdivision). Bailey, Percy V., Springston Railway .. 446 551 Bates and Neill, Ardalli, Whitecliffs .. 762 920 Bearman, A., Greenpark .. .. 186 266 Bennett, Albert, Springston .. .. 159 Nil Bennett, S., Greenpark.. .. .. 306 297 Blakemore, J. F., Rawcliffe, Springston .. 343 302 Blakemore, L. W. (rural), Springston .. 236 179 Brown, F. J., Motukarara .. .. 48 50 Buttle, H. J., Burnham.. .. .. 771 Nil Canterbury Agricultural College Farm, Lin- 1,842 2,157 coin Carter, Thomas, Greenpark .. .. 614 625 Chamberlain, Henry Ernest, Ellesmere .. 515 558 Chamberlain, William (Executors of), Had- 1,022 976 stock (rural), Ellesmere Coles Bros., Lincoln .. .. .. 175 107 Cook, George H., Springston South .. 265 437 Cross, Stanley, Rolleston .. .. 748 614 Crump, Fred., Springston .. .. 285 320 Davison, E. and T., Rolleston .. .. 81 108 Dent, Charles, Springston .. .. — 1 Evans and Co., Greenpark .. .. 903 1,288 Gaffney, C. T. B., Rolleston .. .. 43 62

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No. of Sheep on April 30,1 April 30, 1925. 1926. Springs County—continued. Gebbie, Ivan, Motukarara .. .. 346 366 Greaves, G., Lincoln .. .. .. 70 67 Harris, Alfred E., Motukarara .. .. 1,731 1,097 Harris, F., Rolleston .. .. .. — 16 Harris, Horace E., Greenpark .. .. 224 237 Heinisch, Allan, Springston .. .. 324 274 Henley, T. J., Lincoln .. .. 1,008 955 Hill, J. P., Springston Railway . . .. 3 103 Hodgen, Edward, Motukarara .. .. 39 51 Hubbard, A. and G., Greenpark .. .. 681 598 Hubbard, Frederick, Greenpark .. .. 125 78 Kime, J. W., Springston .. .. 1,286 1,528 Kinnear, Mrs. Leah, Rolleston .. .. — 42 Lassen, G. A., Greenpark .. .. 524 380 Lowe, Levi, Rolleston .. .. .. 58 105 Marshall, David, Springston .. .. 463 | 724 McBean, G., Springston.. .. .. 1,041 j 804 McCleary, James, Springston .. .. 102 j 106 McClelland, T. W., Burnham .. .. — 267 McGregor Bros., Clydesdale Farm, Dunsandel 635 375 McGregor Bros., Landrust, Dunsandel .. — 371 Moore, J. T., Springston .. .. 6 Nil Morton, James, Ellesmere .. .. 164 224 O'Grady, Patrick, Springston .. .. 50 52 Osborne, G. W. R., Doyieston .. .. 2,071 Nil Pannett, J. H., Springston .. .. 398 460 Parish, F. W., Lake Flat, South Springston.. 203 173 Pearson Bros., Springston Railway .. 265 ' 306 Phillips, W. (rural delivery), Springs .. 452 ] 285 Powell, C. N. C., Springston South .. 335 [ 389 Rennie, John, Motukarara .. .. 745 j 782 Riordan, P. J., Springston .. .. — j 107 Robsoa, F. H., Lincoln .. .. 944 j 876 Rowell, E. H. (rural), Springston South .. 6 40 Ryan, S. M., Springston South .. .. 412 414 Simpson, J. S., Springston .. .. 226 9 Sly, William, Springston Railway .. 36 105 Smith Bros., Springston .. .. 560 341 Smith, C. M., Gowan Glen, Lincoln .. 1,398 406 Smith, Ernest A., Lincoln .. .. 722 766 Smith, John, Springston .. .. 570 j Nil Stace, Charles, Springston .. .. 3 j 44 Stalker, John, Greenpark .. .. 280 300 Taylor, G., Weedon's .. .. .. 203 286 Thompson, Alexander (rural delivery), 30 30 Springston Turnbull and Co. (S. Jeffs), Rolleston .. 661 I 399 Tyson, W. H., Springston .. .. 250 ] 200 Wall, R. (rural delivery), Springston .. 118 j 180 Williams, J. H., Ellesmere .. .. 959 j 949 Wilson, W. J., Springston .. .. 411 Nil Wolfe, Charles, Lincoln .. .. 103 | 95 Yarr, Edward, Greenpark .. .. 651 648 31,642 27,228 ELLESMERE COUNTY (In Christchurch Subdivision). Abbott, William, Clifton, Southbridge .. 834 916 Adams, A., Killinchy .. .. .. 73 Nil Adams, William, Dunsandel .. .. 356 459 Aldridge, James, Dunsandel .. .. 392 366 Allen Bros., .Killinchy .. .. .. 315 382 Allen, J. J., Dunsandel .. .. .. 392 288 Allen, R. E. (Estate of), Killinchy .. 1,158 1,114 Anderson Bros., Leeston .. . . 477 501 Armstrong, J. B. F., Ellesmere .. .. 130 92 Ballagh, James, Southbridge .. .. 458 829 Barnett, G. H., Leeston .. .. 219 244 Barnett, L. R., Southbridge .. .. 2,131 2,116 Benney, George E., Southbridge .. .. 169 190 Bilbrough, Henry, Dunsandel .. .. 392 419 Bishop, R. G., Southbridge .. ... 281 242 Bishop, W. J., Rosedale, Southbridge .. 46 32 Boag, J. (rural delivery), Brookside .. 1,755 1,213 Bowis, W., Doyieston .. .. .. 354 398 Brooks, Jonathan, Irwell .. .. 352 428 Brooks, Joseph, Brookside .. .. 449 524 Brooks, T. W., Brookside .. .. 247 257 Broughton, E. A., Oakleigh, Southbridge .. 4,080 4,080 Burt, James, Killinchy .. .. .. 995 875 Candy, H., Brookside" .. .. .. 229 398 Candy, W. E,, ajid Son, Doyieston .. 414 622

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Ellesmeke County—continued. Canterbury Seed Company, Leeston .. 909 1,189 Carrol, A. and J., Southbridge .. .. 391 356 Chamberlain, John C., Ellesmere.. .. 200 425 Chamberlain, P. (Estate of), Leeston .. 1,113 1,376 Chamberlain, P. F., Dunsandel .. .. 2,394 2,025 Chamberlain, R ., Ellesmere .. .. 382 455 ChappeH, H. S., Killinchy .. .. 98 92 Christey, John, Southbridge .. .. 400 467 Clephane, George, 64 Francis Avenue, St. Al- 339 282 bans, Christchurch Clephane, T. A. (rural delivery), Springston, 120 60 Weedon's Coe, John, Irwell .. .. .. 569 555 Coe, Lawrence B., Irwell .. .. 1,240 1,061 Cooper, George (rural delivery), Leeston .. 185 37 Cooper, W. B., Southbridge .. .. 116 124 Cordy, J. W., Leeston .. .. .. 51 81 Cunningham, John, Brookside .. .. 836 663 Cunningham, W. B., Brookside .. .. 696 536 Dawson, Margaret, Dunsandel .. .. 130 Ml Dixon, T. (rural delivery), Ellesmere .. — 224 Dolan, M., Box 37, Leeston .. .. 82 38 Donald, W. R., Irwell .. .. .. 12 110 Ford, E. B., Southbridge .. .. 1 4,532 4,252 Frampton, F. G., Brookside .. .. 610 644 Gabbie, W. M„ Southbridge .. .. 790 904 Galpin, E. H., Southbridge .. .. 326 301 Gardiner Bros., The Grove, Irwell .. 960 779 Gilbert, F. B., Southbridge .. 1,034 946 Gilbert, G. H., Southbridge .. .. 440 425 Gilbert, T. J., Leeston . . .. .. 106 112 Gillanders, D., Dunsandel .. .. 486 417 Glassey, John, Killinchy .. .. 203 206 Greenall, Thomas, Southbridge .. .. 251 209 Greenslade Bros, (rural delivery). Irwell .. — 443 Greenwood, A. C., Southbridge .. .. 307 492 Greenwood, F. H., Southbridge .. .. 303 314 Greenwood, H. J., Southbridge .. .. 310 71 Habberjam, Thomas, Southbridge .. — 54 Hack, E. T., Brookside .. .. 575 351 Hall, Alex, Brookside .. .. .. 67 133 Hampton, G., Leeston .. .. . 150 287 Hampton, William, Dunsandel .. .. — 70 Hannaford, G., Southbridge .. .. 75 Nil Hastings, C. J., Brookside .. .. 181 121 Heslop, John, Brookside .. .. 216 65 Heslop, Joseph (rural delivery), Brookside 266 155 Hight Bros., Brookside .. .. .. 266 222 Houston, M., Brookside .. .. 235 257 Howson Bros., Sedgmere, Leeston .. 134 650 Hurst, H., Rakaia .. .. .. 148 188 Inwood, E. C., Southbridge .. .. 217 250 Inwood, J. S., Southbridge .. .. 74 113 Jaekman, W. H., Leeston .. .. 50 30 Jones, D., Dunsandel .. .. .. 1,308 1,939 Kaill, Frank (Estate of), Southbridge .. 116 62 Kibblewhite and Vaughan, Ellesmere .. 1,355 1,352 Leahy, Mrs. John, Lakeside .. .. 60 110 Lemon, Mrs. Martha (e/o L. C. Lemon), 101 249 Killinchy Lemon, W. J., Killinchy .. .. : 143 158 Lilley, W., Inwoods Road, Lakeside .. — 76 Lochhead, D., Leeston . . .. . . 407 148 Lochhead, W. (rural delivery), Leeston . . ] 445 463 Lowry, W., Southbridge .. .. 175 19! Ludemann, John, Southbridge .. . . 335 402 Marshall, D., Killinchy .. .. . . 928 618 Mawson, Isaac, jun., Irwell .. .. 486 306 McCartin, Arthur, Southbridge .. .. 189 145 MeCartin, John, Leeston .. .. 49 72 McCleland Bros., Messrs., Southbridge .. 839 541 McClelland, Robert, Brookside .. .. 490 475 McClure Bros., Leeston .. .. 648 1,039 McEvedy, A. B. and A. J., Southbridge . . 439 734 McEvedv, John Peter, Southbridge .. 567 381 McEvedy, William James, Southbridge .. 595 292 McGill, Ivan, Taumutu .. .. 547 335 McGregor, D. McL., Ellesmere .. .. 596 1,032 Mcllraith, G. and F., Messrs., Lakeside .. 136 397 McLachlan, Alexander (Estate of), Doyles- 623 278 ton McLachlan, Archibald, Doyleston .. 179 315 McLachlan, B., Doyleston .. .. 1,048 654 McLachlan, C, R. (Estate of), Doyleston ,. 462 662

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Ellesmere County—continved. McLachlan, Gilbert, Southbridge.. .. j 195 229 McLachlan, John, Leeston .. .. 379 542 McLachlan, Mrs. E., Poyleston .. .. 915 552 McLaughlin, Alexander, Taumutu .. 642 601 McLaughlin, D. W., Box 33, Dunsandel .. 102 Nil McLenaghen, Hugh, Killinchy .. .. 172 322 McMillan, Robert T., lrwell .. .. 552 526 McPherson, Adam, Southbridge .. .. 454 455 Merreman, J. C., Doylestone .. .. — 56 Millar, J. E., Killinchy .. .. .. 257 195 Millar, Robert C., (rural mail), Brookside .. 113 182 Moorhead, James, Southbridge .. .. 494 415 Moorhead, Mrs. Agnes, Southbridge .. 415 I8 Morton, James, Ellesmere .. .. 164 211 Nixon, William, Killinchy .. ' ... 813 888 O'Boyle, Francis N., Lakeside .. .. 266 154 O'Boyle, Ignatius N., Leeston .. .. 164 130 O'Boyle, J. J., Leeston .. .. .. 252 219 O'Boyle, John T., Lakeside .. .. j 261 225 O'Brien, John F., Killinchy .. .. j 2 1 O'Brien, M., Killinchy .. .. .. j 205 300 Osborne, G. W. R., Winfield, Doyleston .. ! 112 204Overton, H. M., Lakeside .. .. 334 296 Overton, T. Henry, Lakeside .. .. 275 Nil Parkin, C. E., Rakaia .. .. .. 223 221 Patterson, !)., Southbridge .. .. 235 Nil Patterson, J., jun., Taumutu .. .. — 18 Pearce, G., Killinchy .. .. .. 207 331 Penny, John, Rakaia .. .. .. 4,260 4,160 Pilkington, C. M., Southbridge .. .. 84 Nil Poole, G. W., Killinchy.. .. .. 30 26 Prosser, L. W. and J. T., Box 23, Leeston .. 97 271 Rapley, G. L. B., Southbridge .. .. 206 115 Reese, Joseph, Southbridge . . .. 144 184 Rennie, W. O., Doyleston .. .. 792 856 Rhodes, Captain Tahu, Meadowbank, Elles- 902 876 mere Rolls, B. R. C., Leeston . . .. 353 Nil Ruddock, L. H., 7 Stratford Street, Christ- 1,107 1,304 church Russell, William, Southbridge .. .. 191 167 Schnelle, H., Lakeside .. .. .. 62 65 Scott, F. W., Southbridge .. .. 543 537 Scott, J. A., Brookside .. .. .. 386 453 Scott, Mrs. Mary, Brookside .. .. 300 321 Searle, George, Southbridge .. .. 48 Nil Sheat, C. M., Dunsandel .. .. 170 130 Sheat, G., Dunsandel .. .. .. 1,771 1,679 Sheat, G. H., Brookside .. .. 77 104 Shemmings, J. H., Dunsandel .. .. — 1,150 Skinner, J. H., Dunsandel .. .. 555 517 Skurr, Keith, Dunsandel .. .. — 491 Smyth, John, Killinchy.. .. .. 128 154 Spence, James, Killinchy .. .. 217 Nil Spence, John, Killinchy .. .. 215 121 Stapleton, Mrs. Mary, Doyleston.. .. 256 I 200 Stephens, H. T., Bush Farm, Brookside .. 359 324 Stephens, T. A., lrwell .. .. .. 738 507 Stevens, J., Brookside .. .. .. 96 17 Storry, L. W., Box 602, Christchurch .. 300 288 Stubbs, J., Rakaia . . .. .. 159 307 Thompson, Nathaniel, Southbridge .. 40 70 Todd, David, Doyleston .. .. 40 52 Tong, A., Southbridge .. .. ... 326 230 Wagner, F. A., Doyleston .. .. 518 732 Walker, James, Dunsandel .. .. 645 873 Walker, Thomas A., Selwyn .. .. 731 815 Warrington, V. C. R., Southbridge .. 166 143 AVashbourne, E., Dunsandel .. .. 272 247 Washbourne, H. C., Selwyn .. .. 525 041 Wickliffe and Manson, Messrs., Dunsandel 202 98 Williams, R. L. (Estate of), lrwell .. 201 172 Winter, E. R., Brookside .. .. 358 615 Wylie, W. J. (Estate of), Southbridge .. 190 380 Worner, S. W., Southbridge .. .. 816 821 Young, A. J. W, lrwell .. .. 462 467 81,780 83,299 SELWYN COUNTY (In Christchurch Subdivision). Acland, L. G. D., Hororata .. .. 772 739 Andrew, F. J., Te Pirita .. .. 2,041 2,126 Askin, T. B., Hororata .. .. .. 1,037 Nil Ballagh, Henry, Hororata .. .. j 879 1,118 Ballagh, John, Hororata .. .. j 546 533 Ballock, Mrs. A., Dunsandel .. .. 203 203

No, of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1926. Selwyn County—continued. Barber, Mrs. F. R., Te Pirita .. .. 777 897 Barnett, Russel, Dunsandel .. .. 324 254 Bates, David, Gowanlea, White Cliffs .. 1,445 1,470 Beattie, Andrew, Hororata .. .. — 3 Beatty, George V., Coalgate .. .. 339 383 Benbow, J. W., Bankside .. .. 213 284 Birdling, G., Lowmount, White Cliffs .. 1,245 1,036 Black, W. R., Rakaia .. .. .. 45 60 Bond, J. H. C. (Executors of), Mount Hutt, 3,000 3,000 Methven Boulton, A. 1). G., Glenroy .. .. 161 165 Bowes, E., 19 Domain Terrace, Spreydon .. 906 1,719 Boyle, Hugh Alexander, Coalgate .. 501 835 Breading, George, Rakaia .. .. 183 187 Breading, Robert and Samuel, Leeston Rural 613 748 Breading, W. J., Box 36, Rakaia .. . 744 865 Brown, C. L. and T. G., Taumutu .. 280 407 Brown, Norman J., Dunsandel .. .. 889 672 Brown, W. L., Hororata .. .. 207 150 Brace Bros. (Hororata Property), Hororata 1,246 970 Bruce, D., Hororata .. .. .. 337 279 Buchanan, Mrs. J. P. (private bag), High 8,642 8,231 Peaks, Christchurch .. Buckanham and Squier, Dunsandel .. 376 373 Burgess, James, Dunsandel .. .. 517 450 Burns, j. H. Rakaia .. .. .. 329 232 Busch, P. J. (Estate of), Glenroy .. 241 Nil Cain, H. G., Dunsandel .. .. 397 445 Carney, E. J., Rakaia .. .. .. 37 134 Casey, Mrs. Charlotte, Mead Settlement, 171 326 Rakaia Chalmers, A., jun., Lyttelton .. . . 102 131 Chapman, W., Hororata .. .. •—- 532 Chatterton, Ernest J., Dunsandel .. 469 368 Clucas, James, Haldon, Hororata .. 31 1,072 Colee, R., Greendale .. .. .. 351 685 Collison, P. G., Windwhistle .. .. 808 543 Cornelius, P. P., Rakaia North .. .. 140 164 Craigie, A. L., Te Pirita .. .. 603 508 Dailey, W. J., Hororata, Waimate .. 2,774 Nil Dawsoji, Mrs. Margaret, Dunsandel .. 130 Nil Deans, James, Homebush (private bag), — 667 Christchurch Dennis, Albert V., Glenroy .. .. j 397 333 Dennis and Mallard, Glenroy .. .. 1,018 927 Dennis, E. A., Hororata Rural .. .. — 645 Dennis, Samuel, Glenroy .. .. 716 97 Dennis, W. E., Glenroy 402 556 Derrett, E. A., White Cliffs .. .. 966 563 Derrett, E. C., White Cliffs .. .. 994 860 Derrett, G. C., Hororata .. .. j 675 193 Derrett, L., Woodside, Hororata.. .. 498 340 Dickie, D. J., GlentunneJ .. .. 409 345 Doody, W. and J. H., White Cliffs .. 2,801 2,760 Duckmunton, C., Glenroy .. .. — 147 Dunlop, Mrs., Benholm, White Cliffs .. 867 405 Eddy, W. H, Box 26, Dunsandel .. 637 j 303 Pelton, R. W., Hororata .. .. 18 32 Pitzgerald, John, Glentunnel .. .. 340 j 680 Fizzard Bros., Hororata .. .. 166 j Nil Foster, W. H, Hororata .. .. 484 ! 656 Gardiner, O. J., Box 21, Dunsandel .. 191 ! 209 Gerard and Murray - Aynsley, Baylields, 9,723 10,010 Snowdon, Christchurch Gerard, G., Snowdon, Christchurch .. 8,753 [ 8,603 Gerard, Mrs. Freda M. (private bag), Snow- 2,863 2,618 don, Christchurch Gerard, W. G., Snowdon (private bag), 1,900 3,520 Christchurch Gillanders, John, Greendale .. .. 1,641 | 1,982 Gilmour, William, Glentunnel .. .. 1,003 j 1,271 Grigg, D. E., Bankside .. .. .. 2,286 j 2,476 Hall, Godfrey, Hororata .. .. 3,598 j 4,556 Hall, J. D., 39 McMillan Avenue, Cashmere, 340 122 Christchurch Hall, K. W. J., Glenroy .. .. 932 ! 1,143 Hall, Wilfred, Glenroy* .. .. .. 3,217 13,337 Hardy, C. M., Glenroy .. .. .. 49 ; 93 Harris, T. E., Hororata .. .. 508 I 475 Hartnell, William (Estate of), Hororata .. 612 j Nil Hewitt, W. J., Bankside .. .. 281 | 212 Hight, George, Hororata . . .. 1,256 1,389 Hill, F. G., High Peaks (private bag), Christ- 688 j 556 church Hill, Harry, M., Hororata .. .. — j 681 Hill, Philip John, Dunsandel .. .. 112 96 Hoeki'idge, J., Hororata ., ,, 17"3 1 371

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Selwyn County—continued. Hulston, J. H., Te Pirita .. .. 2,200 2,428 Hunt, F. W., Glentunnel .. .. 1,051 768 Hunt, G. E., Glenroy .. . . .. 305 365 Hutton, G., Bangor, Darfield .. .. 2,552 1,697 Inch, D., Te Pirita, Rakaia .. .. 1,061 1,184 Inch, W. J., Te Pirita .. . . . . 1,453 1,374 Ironside, Alexander W., Hororata .. 1,525 1,735 Isherwood, F., Glenroy .. .. .. 16 13 Jarman, T. D., Heatherlea, Hororata .. 3,654 3,450 Jenkins, E. E., Dunsandel .. .. 2,166 Nil Jessep, H. E. H., Whakamatau, Lake 1,984 2,022 Coleridge Johnson, H. W., Dunsandel .. .. 530 777 Johnston, A. J., Dunsandel .. .. 440 395 Johnston, J. J., Rakaia.. .. .. 167 123 Johnston, R. H., Dunsandel .. .. 653 606 Jones, C. J., Haldon, Hororata .. .. 890 Nil Keith, R. G., Glenroy .. .. .. 212 200 Kelly Bros., Kirwee .. .. .. 362 141 Kelso, John A., Bankside .. .. 736 628 Kennedy Bros., Glentunnel .. .. 1,618 1,220 Kime, G. W., Dunsandel .. .. 447 461 Locker, R., Hororata .. .. .. 56 8 Locker, W. S., Hororata .. .. 255 196 MacDonald, 1)., Carrieante Station, Bankside 3,532 4,733 Macdonald, I. M., Hororata .. .. — 737 Macintosh, Mrs. Isabella, Glenroy .. 533 486 Mackie, John M., Dunsandel .. .. 366 424 Mafley, Richard, Hororata .. .. 172 180 Manson, A., Halkett . . .. .. 304 254 Marsh, John, Glentunnel .. .. 283 210 Martin, J. R., Bankside .. .. 330 Nil McLaughlin, D. W., Box 33, Dunsandel .. — 174 Moodie, Isaac, jun., Meade, Rakaia .. 50 50 Morland, C. J., Hororata .. .. 279 199 Murchison Bros., Lake Coleridge .. 21,718 21,107 Murchison, Mrs. J. (Executors of), Glen- 7,744 6,022 thorne, Lake Coleridge Murray, Andrew, Longmead, Bankside .. — 1,214 Murray-Aynsley, Mrs. A. C., Mount Algidus, 13,420 12,820 Lake Coleridge Neeve, James E., Bankside .. .. 500 Nil Nelson, Walter, Hororata .. .. 192 226 Newlove, James, Dunsandel .. .. 247 150 Oliver, Herbert, Hororata .. .. 645 783 Oliver, Jack, Hororata .. .. ; 548 646 Oliver, W. R., Hororata .. .. 516 785 O'Rorke, M. H., Mount Oakden, Lake 3,064 3,019 Coleridge Orsborne, G. N., Bankside .. .. -— 1,170 Parker, A. L., Hororata .. .. — 15 Parker, H. A., Hororata .. .. 98 86 Parkin, Hedley, Bankside .. .. 618 722 Parrott, E. J., 102 Springfield Road, Christ- 2,984 2,975 church Payton, E. W. (F. G. Cronin, Manager), 1,482 1,777 Box 22, Aylesbury Pearse, A., Glenroy .. .. .. 153 100 Pearson, J. H., Coalgate .. .. 25 24 Pearson, T. E., Oranga, Horarata .. 1,330 1,910 Phillips, D. R., Glenroy.. .. .. 375 295 Phillips, T. A., Windwhistle .. .. 910 950 Pickering, A., Hororata.. .. .. 154 Nil Pickering, Robert E., Hororata .. .. 437 545 Prestidge, J., Coalgate ., .. .. 328 212 Prestidge, Robert Coalgate .. .. 246 324 Rains, Robert George, Bankside .. .. 550 650 Rainsford, A., Hororata .. .. 153 Nil Reddecliffe, W. W. (Terrace Estate), Horo- 2,250 2,319 rata Reeves, H. M., Hororata .. .. ],120 861 Richards, Mrs. L., Laindon (private bag), 3,346 4,196 Christchurch Richards, R. T., Round Top, Windwhistle 2,467 2,274 Robb, A. W., Whitecliffs .. .. 122 125 Robinson, Arthur T., Bankside .. .. 250 402 Roseveare, S., Rockwood, Glenroy .. 1,250 1,373 Roseveare, William James, Glenroy .. 400 352 Rowe, Richard, Bankside .. .. 459 346 Rutherford, B. C., Brackendale (private 3,279 3,233 bag), Christchurch Saunders, H. J. H., Hororata .. .. — 249 Scales, Orr, and Co., Bankside .. .. 772 Nil Scarlett, R. (Estate of), Glenroy .. .. 1,607 \, 957

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Selwyn County—continued. Scott Bros., Bluff Farm, Windwhistle .. 781 987 Scott Bros., Glenroy .. .. 1,804 1,634 Scott, N. G., Dunsandel .. .. 278 455 Shannon, R., Te Pirita .. .. .. 88 142 Shannon, W. S., Te Pirita .. . . 388 360 Sheat, W. J. C., Dunsandel .. .. 173 225 Shellock, Arthur, Bankside .. .. 550 581 Shellock, William, Rakaia .. .. 123 194 Shemmings, J. H., Bankside .. . . 1,424 Nil 1 Stainger, Peter, Selwyn.. .. .. 288 248 Starkey, G. B., White Cliffs .. .. 3,616 3,302 Stone, T. H., Glenroy . i .. .. 1,354 1,217 Stone, W., Glenroy .. .. .. 3,157 3,040 Swanson, W., Hororata.. .. .. 87 92 Symons, F. H., Hororata .. .. 808 Nil Taylor, Richard J., Te Pirita .. .. 462 346 Thomson, J. A., Dunsandel .. .. 705 Nil Thorne, H. H., Hororata .. .. 2,062 1,954 Thwaites, Arthur S., Glenroy .. .. 1,446 907 Thwaites, W., Hororata .. .. 934 1,201 Tizzard Bros., Hororata .. .. 166 192 Travers, James, Bankside .. .. 385 468 Trembath, W. J., Bankside .. .. 1,715 Nil Tweedy, Joseph, Dunsandel . . .. 209 184 Urquhart, A. W., Mount Algidus (private 715 732 bag), Christchurch Walker, John, Dunsandel .. .. 437 453 Walker, William N., Dunsandel .. .. 156 164 Weaver, A., Rakaia .. .. .. 54 68 Weaver Bros., North Rakaia .. .. 456 301 Webb, A. G., Box 37, Rakaia .. . . 17 91 Webb Bros. (Plimmer's Estate), Glenroy .. 2,782 2,800 Westenra, D. W., Camla, Dunsandel .. 996 2,022 Whyte, William (Estate of), Hawkins .. 160 Nil Wightman, Mrs. I. M. H., Mount Hutt, 2,045 2,862 Methven Wilson, Kenneth (Estate of), Te Pirita .. 745 690 Woodcock, Mrs. Margaret, White Cliffs .. 347 294 Wraight, D. T., Dunsandel .. .. 500 510 Wright, Ernest G., Dunsandel .. .. 255 274 Wright, F. N., Hororata .. .. 313 279 Wright, H. F., Dunsandel .. .. 1,096 1,190 Yeoman, David, Homebush .. .. 83 78 226,666 221,513 ASHBURTON COUNTY (In Ashburton Subdivision). Adams, Alex., Lowcliffe .. .. — 309 Addis, J. A., Lismore .. .. .. 145 142 Aicken, J. T. and L. M., Methven . . 410 698 Aicken, I. S., Methven .. .. . . 356 693 Alexander, L., Rakaia .. .. .. 357 Nil Alington, C. S., No. 7 Rural Delivery, Ash- 424 509 burton Allan Bros, Dromore .. .. .. 518 375 Allan, W. J., Ruapuna .. .. .. 1,968 1,635 Amos, Albert, Wakanui .. .. 838 644 Amos, F. E., Lauriston .. .. 621 469 Anderson, Alexander, Carew, Ealing .. 352 276 , Anderson, A., Lowcliffe, Hinds (address: 1,329 1,475 Box 498, Christchurch) Anderson, G. J. W., Ashburton .. .. 1,985 2,449 Anderson, H., Newlands .. .. — 676 Anderson, J. E., Hinds .. .. .. 516 463 Anderson, L. C., Lyndhurst .. .. 784 580 Anderson, R. J., May field . . .. 732 812 Anderson, S. H., Lyndhurst .. .. 470 455 Anderson, S. W., Newlands, Ashburton . . 695 Nil Anderson, T., Wakanui .. .. 98 Nil Anderson, William (Estate of), Riverside . . 32 Nil Anderson, W. J., Flemington .. .. 3,494 3,365 Andrew, P. J., 257 Armagh Street, Christ- 2,809 2,345 church Annett, Albert, Hinds .. .. .. 249 254 Anstey, William M., Stoneycroft, Coldstream, 1,015 694 Ashburton Armstrong, W., Lowcliffe .. .. 818 1,184 Arnold and Son, Laghmor, Ashburton . . 616 1,289 Ashton, A. T., Lismore .. .. .. 317 170 Ashton, William, Racecourse Road, Ash- 302 386 burton Ashworth, M. L. H., Lyndhurst .. .. 468 727 Austin, G. F. and R., Mayfield .. . . 1,574 1,145

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1920. Ashburton County—continued. Ayers, H. T.. Winchmore Rural .. .. 943 735 Babbage, Edward, Overdale .. .. 335 264 Bain, L., Lowcliffe .. .. .. j 233 284 Banks, Arthur, Rakaia .. .. .. j 42 144 Banks Bros., Chertsey .. .. .. j 650 1,004 Banks, Donald, Rakaia .. .. 1,169 1,566 Bargh, J. H., Hinds .. .. .. 164 325 Barker, H. L., Ashburton .. .. 2,131 1,789 Barnes, E. S., Lowcliffe .. .. 262 292 Barr, John, Waterton .. .. .. — 238 Barrett, A. V., Mayfield .. .. 886 943 Barton, Howard C., Carew, Ealing .. 1,948 1,990 Bates, P., sen., Alford Forest .. . . 167 154 Baxter Bros., Peel View, Ruapuna .. 1,472 1,361 Baxter, G. A., Carew, Ealing .. .. 904 921 Baxter, J. W., Ruapuna .. . . 1,229 1,171 Baxter, John, Chertsey .. .. 10 10 Baxter, John S., Ruapuna .. . . 621 553 Baxter, Mrs. Wallace, Rakaia .. . . 505 555 Baxter, Robert, Dorie .. .. .. 671 510 Baxter, Stuart, Ruapuna .. .. 966 728 Baxter, W. J., Overdale .. .. 450 481 Baynes Bros., Seafield .. .. .. 416 324 Beach, F., Greenstreet .. .. .. 80 50 Beach, Samuel, Eiffelton .. .. 93 102 Beatty, John, Chertsey .. .. 350 388 Beatty, Robert, Pendarves, Chertse3 r .. 274 255 Beatty, W.. Chertsey .. .. .. I 300 300 Beatty, William John, Lyndhurst .. i 365 61 Bebbington, Frank, Lauriston .. .. ; 907 1,374 Beck, Alex, Seafield .. .. .. 303 Nil Beckley, C., Ruapuna .. .. .. 645 578 Begg, Mrs. E. M., Wakanui .. .. 1,507 1,195 Belcher, T. W., Hackfall, Arundel .. 2,063 1,853 Bell Bros., Lismore .. .. .. 1,138 675 Bell, Daniel, Lismore .. .. .. 1,453 1,449 Bell, David, Hinds .. .. .. — 760 Bell, R. J., Ashton .. .. .. 275 437 Bell, T. J., Wheatstone .. .. 305 234 Bell, W. C., Waterton .. .. .. 75 77 Bennett, Alexander, Riverside .. .. 1 542 683 Bennett, A. L., Ruapuna .. .. i 562 1,003 Bennett, C. S., Roadside Box, Ealing .. 507 630 Bennett, L. F., Ruapuna .. .. 326 556 Bennett, T., Ruapuna .. .. .. 1,702 1,459 Bennett, T. H., Westerfield .. .. 341 208 Bennett, William, Winchmore .. .. 1,522 2,355 Bennison, Albert, Charing Cross, Seafield .. 284 469 Berry, G., jun., Hinds .. .. .. 355) 407 Bird, G. J., Rakaia .. .. . . 207 250 Bird, N. J., Hinds .. .. .. 1,031 110 Bishop Bros., Wheatstone .. .. 561 369 Bishop, F. W., Tinwald.. .. .. 234 115 Bishop, George L., Mount Somers . . 159 203 Bishop, W. E., Lynnford, Ashburton .. 132 Nil Black, A. D. and T. (rural delivery), Laghmor 1,032 1,382 Blackley, James, Rakaia .. .. 397 554 Blackmore, G. S., Westerfield .. .. 889 1,150 Blair, John, Dromore .. .. .. 306 70 Bland, E. A., The Terraces, Methven .. 1,896 1,241 Bland, G. A., Mount Somers .. .. 3,980 3,937 Bland, James, Box 74 , Ashburton .. 2,320 2,096 Blathwayt, M. P. W., Alford Forest .. 1,069 768 Blee, J. P., Ashton .. .. .. i 584 1,043 Boag, D. A., " Westmere," Methven .. j 635 616 Boag, W r ., Box 3, Rakaia .. .. j 935 1,020 Boag, W., Winchmore .. .. .. j 214 285 Boaler, J. H., Yarra, Mayfield .. .. 683 545 Body, E. G. (rural mail), Winchmore .. | 184 356 Bond and Gerard, Mount Hutt, Methven .. I 1,650 1,570 Bond. Arthur, Lowcliffe .. .. 114 143 Bond, W. N. C. (c/o R, Orben, Box 109, 18,179 Nil Timaru) Bonifant, J., Wakanui, Ashburton .. 937 1,065 Bonnington, R., Lowcliffe .. .. 251 226 Bowron and Smith (per S. S. Barclay), 674 648 (rural mail), Winchmore, Ashburton Boyce, Samuel A., Dorie .. .. I 780 726 Boyd, A., Ruapuna .. .. .. j 158 229 Boyd, S. L., Seafield . . . . .. 371 516 Branch, Henry W., Mayfield .. . . 1,770 1,732 Bratley, Mrs. G., Flemington .. .. 304 590 Brawley, M. A., Highbank .. .. 506 352 Brawley, R. H., Lyndhurst .. .. 218 222 Bremner, R., Ashburton .. .. — 200

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Ashburton County—continued. Breach, W. G., Lyndhurst .. .. 824 1,061 Bright, Thomas, Staveley .. .. 234 279 Brock, M. A., 18 Clyde Road, Riccarton .. 1,228 1,358 Broker, E., Wakanui .. .. .. 88 Nil Brooker, E. D. (rural mail), Winchmore .. 387 316 Broomfield, H., Wheatstone .. .. 118 111 Brown, H., Seaview .. .. .. 528 492 Brown, James, sen., South Rakaia .. 50 Nil Brown, John, jun., Burnside Farm, Mayfield 258 2,150 Brown, John, LowcUffe .. .. 972 1,283 Brown, P., Rakaia .. .. .. 100 103 Brown, Walter, Dromore .. .. 14 12 Bruce, A. P., Chertsey .. .. .. 1,239 1,411 Bruce, James, Seafield .. .. .. 1,168 1,020 Bruce, William, EifMton .. .. 202 82 Bruce, William M., Lowcl'ffe .. .. 619 901 Bryan, S. R., Hinds .. .. .. 666 628 Bryant, Basil, Flemington, Ashburton .. 414 446 Buchan, W., Ashburton Forks .. .. 1,625 Nil Buckley, John, Oaklands Farm (rural mail), 550 489 Mount Hutt, via Rakaia (Box 17) Buick., Robert, Clent Hills, Mount Somers 4,050 2,784 Burdon, C., Mount Potts, Mount Somers .. 5,200 6,783 Burgess, David, Laghmor .. .. 295 Nil Burgess, J. H., Staveley .. .. 557 660 Burnett, Robert, Hinds.. .. .. 51 34 Burt, E. A., Isleworth, Hinds .. .. 144 8 Butler, A. A., Dorie .. .. .. 110 164 Butler, George, Dorie .. .. .. 311 374 Butler, John, Hinds .. .. .. 201 180 Butterick, A. D., Wakanui .. .. 201 183 Butterick, A. L., Flemington, Ashburton .. 274 348 Butterick and Mcintosh, Lynnford .. 337 359 Butterick, Frederick, Wakanui .. .. 310 407 Butterick, H. D., Elgin .. ,. 182 170 Butterick, J. W., Wakanui, Ashburton .. 794 723 Butterick, R. H., Hinds .. .. — 310 Cairns, Charles, Hinds .. .. .. 410 590 Cairns, David, Wakanui .. .. 374 481 Cairns, J. E., Wakanui .. .. .. 442 595 Cairns, John (rural mail), Winchmore .. 401 309 Cairns, Sam, Wakanui .. .. .. 272 220 Callaghan Bros., Methven .. .. 673 715 Callaghan, James (Mount Hutt rural), 786 720 Rakaia Cameron, A. C., Dundas, Chertsey .. 1,305 1,755 Cameron, James, Anama .. .. 293 228 Cameron, John, Chertsey .. .. 178 50 Campbell, Andrew, Pudding Hill, Methven 3,050 2,605 Campbell Bros., Chertsey .. .. 95 187 Campbell, C. H., Springburn .. .. 164 468 Campbell, George, Carew .. .. 1,621 1,590 Campbell, Gordon S., Rokeby, Rakaia .. 1,114 1,071 Campbell, James, Box 62, Methven .. 3,828 4,348 Campbell, James, Ealing .. .. 762 561 Campbell, R., jun., Dromore .. .. 974 946 Campbell, Robert, Westerfield .. .. 1,284 Nil Campbell, Samuel, Alford Forest.. .. 1,096 952 Campbell, W. J., Ashburton Forks .. 320 i Nil Campion, W. and A., Barrliill .. .. 785 J 803 Candy Bros., Anama .. .. .. 437 314 Capon, Arthur (rural mail), Winchmore .. 1,366 1,237 Carlton, S. J., Methven .. .. .. 1,020 1,090 Carney, William, Alford Forest . . .. 205 336 Carr, James, Methven .. .. .. 811 1,064 Carruthers, D. B., Rakaia .. .. 974 1,292 Cass, A., Willowby .. .. .. 8 82 Catherwood, R., c/o Public Trust Office, 797 Nil Ashburton Chalmers, Miss Jane, Ashburton .. .. 408 307 Chamberlain, W. C., Lyndhurst .. .. 694 737 Chambers, George, jun., Methven .. 696 1,756 Chambers, George, sen., Lyndhurst .. 209 219 Chambers, George, Chertsey .. .. 205 223 Chambers, William John, Methven .. 583 327 Chapman, F. H., Willowby .. .. 336 729 Chapman, George S., Chatmoss, Willowby 744 1,545 Chapman, R. J., Willowby .. .. 1,711 941 Chapman, W G. (Estate of), Hinds .. 1,500 1,981 Chisnall, C. D., " Eskdale," Box 1. Hinds .. 907 819 Chisnall, Cecil C., Longlands, Hinds .. 774 766 Chisnall, G. W., Hinds .. .. .. 852 850 Chisnall, H. L., Hinds .. .. .. 814 817 Chisnall, Mrs. F. A., Box 1, Hinds .. 9 32 Chisnall, Mrs. R., Hinds .. .. 15 21

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Ashburton County—continued. Christie, David M., Riverbank, Methven .. 2,753 3,435 Clark, John, Tinwald .. .. .. 125 103 Clarke, F. W., Lowcliffe .. .. — | 260 i Clarke, James, Ashburton .. .. — 2 Cleeve, H. C., Highbank .. .. 410 196 Cleeve, T. W., Highbank .. .. 1 10 Clemens Bros., Barrhill .. .. 226 326 Clemens, F., Newland .. .. . . 243 203 Clement, D. H., Mataipuke, Baling .. 519 379 Clements, Edgar V., Mataipuke, Ealing .. 1,022 1,017 Clements, W. E. C., Lismore .. .. 714 979 Clifford, Joseph, Ruapuna .. . . 357 376 Clifton, D. H., Alford Forest .. : 221 175 Clinton, James, Barrhill .. . . 154 152 Cochrane Bros., Elgin Road, Ashburton .. 1,490 1,403 Cochrane, James, and Son, Wakanui . . 208 223 Cochrane, John, Laghmor, Ashburton . . 168 136 Coe, George Henry, Box 32, Ashburton . . 192 157 Coleman, E. M., Methven .. . . 548 344 Collett, Arthur 6., Lyndhurst .'. .. — 452 Collett, A. S., Lyndhurst .. . . 125 Nil Connell, John (Estate of), Barrhill .. 720 846 Connolly, J. S., Rakaia .. .. —• 1,472 Connelly, P., Spreadeagle .. . . 232 172 Connolly, Jeremiah, Langley, Rakaia .. I 7,747 4,328 Connolly, Mary (Estate of), Rakaia .. 2,712 1,390 Connor, John, Chertsey .. .. 368 346 Conway, James, Ruapuna .. .. — 207 Cook, H., Mount Hutt (rural), Rakaia .. —- 1,202 Cookson, F. P., Eiffelton, Ashburton .. 293 306 Copland, A., Dromore .. .. . . 838 597 Copland, H. M., Westmere, Dromore .. 610 [ 769 Copland, W., Chertsey .. .. .. 640 | 496 Copland, W. G., Chertsey .. .. 750 J 714 Corbett, Sam., Wakanui .. .. 139 J 106 Corbett, Thomas, Mayfield .. .. 343 I 781 Corbitt, John Thomas, Ashburton . . 299 317 Cormack, James, Arundel .. .. 779 758 Cormack, W. C., Lismore .. .. 577 965 Coskerie, James, Ruapuna .. .. 126 64 Cox, J., Eiffelton .. .. . . 100 533 Cox, S., Lyndhurst .. .. .. 758 878 Crawford, J., Highbank .. .. 217 826 Crawford, William, Wakanui .. .. 605 260 Crawford, William John, Laghmor, Ashburton 506 419 Cresswell, Charles, Lismore, Hinds .. 1,178 1,070 Cresswell, Douglas, Lismore .. . . 3,460 4,303 Cross, T. H. L., Lowcliffe .. . . 104 Nil Crossman, F. W., Eiffelton ... .. 103 202 Crossman, H., Hinds .. .. .. 233 274 Crosson, Samuel, Laghmor .. .. 642 592 Crothers, H. J., Lauriston . . . . 544 387 Croy, Robert W., Overdale .. .. 486 485 Crozier, William James, Mitcham .. 304 173 Culloty, Eugene, Rakaia . . . . 144 Nil Curd, S. C., Ashburton .. . . .. 834 1,037 Dailey and Manchester, Fairton .. .. 6,375 Nil Daily, Mrs. Ellen, Lauriston .. .. 1,797 Nil Dally, R., New Park Settlement, Eiffelton — 159 Daley, J. B., The Homestead, Lauriston .. 720 555 Dalton, J. R., Methven .. . ■ 1,356 806 Dalton, M., Hinds .. .. . . j 464 692 Dalton, William, Ashburton .. .. : 48 Nil Daly, Michael, Hinds .. .. . . I 158 192 Daly, M. D., Lowcliffe .. .. .. 115 194 Daly, P., Hinds .. .. .. 880 736 Dalzell, L. E., Lauriston .. .. 448 Nil Dalzell, William T., Lauriston .. . . j 371 343 Dart, J. W. M., Methven .. .. j 376 197 Davidson, John, Hinds .. .. .. | 915 1,034 Davies, W. H., Greenstreet .. .. j 241 276 Davison, James, Eiffelton .. .. 192 331 Davison, John (Estate of), Rakaia .. 1 — 83 Davison, William, Winslow .. .. 630 970 Dawson, Charles, Waterton .. .. 866 i 586 Deal, G. W., Eiffelton .. .. .. ■ — 400 Dell, J. W., Riverslea, Lynnford .. .. 13 45 Dickie, W. J., Lyndhurst .. .. | 1,181 1,047 Dillon, H. C. J., Westerfield .. .. J 258 256 Dixon, G., Methven .. .. .. 1,501 1,161 Dixon, H. W., Barrhill .. .. .. 384 395 Doak, W. J., Wakanui .. .. .. 938 558 Doig, Andrew, Chertsey .. .. j 630 1,222 Doig, J. R., Chertsey .. .. .. I 320 104

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Ashbubton County—continued. Doig, John, Chertsey .. .. .. j 452 769 Doig, Paul, Chertsey .. .. ..I 420 1,162 Doig, Peter (Executors of), Chertsey .. 2,136 Nil Doig, Peter, jun., Chertsey .. .. 590 969 Dolan, D. C., Rakaia .. .. .. 318 326 Dolan, John, Mount Hutt (rural mail), via 250 930 Rakaia Dolan, P. P., Dorie, Rakaia .. .. 927 1,111 Dollman, Henry, Willowhy .. .. 114 93 Donaldson Bros., Arundel .. .. 1,907 3,020 Donaldson, H., Hinds .. .. .. 590 485 Donaldson, J. A., Mitcham .. .. | 205 255 Dorman, E. P., Mount Somers .. .. 1,380 Nil Dowling, Thomas (Estate of), Ashburton .. 338 308 Drewitt, H., May Held .. .. .. 1,000 Nil Drewitt, H. I. S., Shepherds Bush, Mayfield 570 Nil Driscoll, H. L. (private bag), Chertsey .. ; 338 327 Drummond, Harrison, Methven .. .. ! 974 464 Drummond, J. W., Mayfield .. ..J 3,677 Nil Duff, Donald, Mayfield'.. .. ..1,102 1,064 Dunstan, C., Lismore .. .. .. 1,049 1,407 Durran, George, Alford Forest .. .. j — 347 Dwyer, James, jun., Elgin .. .. ! 366 110 Dwyer, Michael J., Winchmore, Ashburton 350 567 Dynes, Andrew, Seaview .. .. I 742 761 Eaden, Charles E., Mayfield .. .. 750 834 Eaden, E. W., Mayfield.. .. .. 851 532 Early, J. W., Witney Farm, Mayfield .. 609 557 Early, L. J., Alford Forest .. .. | 938 591 Eder, R. G., Staveley .. .. .. — 273 Ellery, F. R., Ealing .. .. .. — 313 Ellery, H. E., Ealing .. .. .. 1,214 Nil Ellery, T. R., Ealing .. .. .. — 310 Elliott, R. N., Methven .. .. 616 746 Ellis, John, Hinds .. .. .. 531 470 Emerson, F, Maronan .. .. .. 1,525 1,224 Ensor, Hugh, Double Hill, Lake Coleridge 9,144 11,166 Evans, B., Winchmore .. .. .. 510 692 Evans, F. G., Ashburton Forks .. ..1,191 1,106 Evans, Tom, Winchmore .. .. 254 227 Fairbairn, Peter, Wakanui .. .. I 632 529 Fairey, A. V., Murawhiti .. .. I 303 343 Farqnhar, George, Barrhill . . .. 988 546 Farrell, John, Hinds .. .. .. j 3,092 2,696 Farrell, John and Matthew, Hinds .. \ 1,306 1,670 Fechney, John, Lyatt, Westerfield .. [ 1,698 2,850 Fechney, L. J., Delos, Westerfield .. I 2,013 2,500 Ferguson, S., Westerfield .. . . j 398 447 Ferriman, W. Z. D., Box 24, Tinwald .. j 694 993 Field, P. S., Valetta, Ashburton .. .. j 1,398 1,174 Findlay, A. S., Craig Airlie, Highbank .. I 177 235 Findlay, John, Eiffelton .. .. 1,721 898 Fisher, J. S. M., LowclifEe, Hinds .. 1 380 680 -Fisher, Mrs. Alice E. (c/o T. M. Fisher, i 240 82 Hinds) Fittoek, James, Highbank .. .. 244 201 Flannery, John, Tinwald .. .. 124 210 Flatman, F. R., Woodbury, Geraldine .. 2,887 4,324 Fleming, J., Methven .. .. .. 529 313 Fleming, John A., Lismore .. .. 1,733 1,726 Fletcher, R., Lyndhurst .. .. 662 488 Flynn, Con., Chertsey .. .. .. — 326 Forsyth, Francis, Ealing .. .. 839 660 Foster, W. W., Seaview (rural delivery), 211 203 Ashburton Frampton, C. F. (rural), Wakanui .. — 173 Frampton, Frederick, Seaview .. .. 370 440 Frampton, H., Willowby .. .. 15 16 Frampton, Walter, Hinds .. .. j 164 308 Franks, G. A., Lyndhurst .. .. 458 631 Franks, J. T., Lyndhurst .. .. 389 475 Freak, D. E., Hinds .. .. .. 304 436 Freeman, H. J., Highbank (private bag), 1,447 1,174 Rakaia Frisby, E., Laghmor Road, Tinwald .. 76 72 Frisby, R., Grey Street, Ashburton .. 1,217 944 Fyfe, Colin A., Section 4, Soldier Settlement, 368 316 Lauriston Galavan, Thomas, Methven .. .. 303 100 Gallagher Bros., Valetta .. •• 950 1,430 Gallagher, James Thomas, Ealing .. 606 364 Gallagher, William, Valleta .. .. 366 270 Gallety Bros, and White, Maronan .. 374 267 Galletly, Edwin, Matapuke (rural), Hinds — 486

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Ashbtjhton Cootty—continued. Galletly, Henry G., Ealing .. .. 931 820 Galletly, John, Ealing . . .. .. 880 757 Gallie, Robert John, Willowby .. .. 605 371 Gardiner, J., jun., Box 26, Rakaia .. 2,330 1,703 Gardiner, S., South Rakaia .. .. 299 312 Geddes, Alex., Highbank .. .. 458 508 Geddes, F. D., Alford Forest .. . . 643 340 Gemmell, Robert, Barrhill .. .. 584 404 Gibb, John, Mount Somers .. .. 675 640 Gibson, Joseph, Mount Hutt (rural mail), via 200 204 Rakaia Giddings, Mary E., Tinwald .. .. 129 253 Giddings, William E., Ealing .. .. 4,074 3,479 Giles, Goerge, Wakanui .. .. 150 286 Gill, A. E., Greenstreet.. .. .. 506 271 Gill, T. P., Hinds .. .. .. — 307 Gillies, R. C., " Birtley," Mayfield .. 2,614 3,018 Gilmour, D. S., Winctimore Rural .. 570 708 Gilmour, Robert, Ashton .. .. 220 260 Gimson, W., Miteham .. .. .. 163 380 Gilpin, Thomas, Highbank, Barrhill .. 17 31 Glassey, James, Ruapuna .. .. 57 121 Good, Alfred, Staveley .. _ .. .. — 43 Good, James Henry, Ealing .. .. 780 1,836 Goodwin and Watson, Springburn .. —■ 1,803 Goodwin, J. T., Methven .. .. 359 374 Goodwin, C., Cloverley, Lauriston .. 346 305 Goodwin, Walter W., Lauriston .. .. 1,118 1,406 Gordon, Stewart, Chertsey .. .. 49 60 Goss, E., Tinwald .. .. .. 1,280 1,025 Grainger, Mrs. M. E., Hinds .. .. 186 136 Green, Thomas J., Ashburton Porks .. 592 612 Green, W., Spreadeagle .. .. — 256 Greenall, J. A., Willowby, Tinwald .. 242 340 Greenaway, H. M., Eiffelton .. .. 147 306 Greenaway, T. R., Lyndhurst .. .. 746 503 Greenslade, P., Laggan, Anama .. .. 712 695 Greenslade, W. S., Somerset, Mayfield .. 1,016 1,900 Greer, T. R., Ashburton .. .. 302 110 Gregory, Alfred, Seafield .. .. 475 780 Grice, Robert, Chertsey.. .. .. 504 570 Grieve, William I)., Springburn . . .. 403 178 Griffith, Arthur I., Seafield .. .. 327 226 Grigg, A. J., jun., Alford Forest .. .. 945 938 Grigg, A. N., Longbeach .. .. 2,621 2,782 Grigg, E. T., Alford Forest .. .. 979 897 G. H, Stony lea, Hororata .. 2,762 2,502 Grigg, John C. N., Longbeach .. .. 3,490 3,358 Grigg, J. H., Longbeach .. .. 1,546 1,593 Grigg, John R., Alford Forest .. .. 1,093 691 Grigg, R. A., Singletree, Alford Forest .. 1,710 1,646 Guinness Bros., Ealing .. .. .. 1,902 1,792 Guthrie, W., Dromore .. .. .. 992 645 Hale, Charles, Lyndhurst .. .. 793 588 Halkett, James, Chertsey .. .. 609 253 Halliday, J. W., Chertsey .. .. 1,048 936 Hambly, L. R., Plemington .. .. 61 194 Hammond, W. R. (c/o P. Walker), Alford 551 644 Forest Road, Ashburton Hampton, D. and W. E., Stormlea, 1,822 2,159 Methven Hampton, J. M., Hinds .. .. 1,814 1,021 Hampton, James, Grove Farm, Tinwald .. 931 2,065 Hampton, James, Tinwald .. .. 1,923 881 Hampton, P. B., Miteham, Rakaia .. 421 335 Hampton, R. E. (c/o Robert Gould), Chertsey 1,087 664 Hampton, R. E. L., Newlands .. .. 803 741 Hampton, R. G. and C. H., Chertsey .. 914 528 Hampton, Robert, Chertsey .. .. 998 824 Hampton, Thomas J., Miteham .. .. 461 355 Hanrahan, Frank, Dromore .. .. 80 Nil Hanrahan, John, Box 41, Ashburton .. 650 707 Hanrahan, L., Dromore .. .. 536 803 Hanrahan, P. J. P., Dromore .. .. 615 514 Hansen Bros., Hinds .. .. .. 357 Nil Hansen, E. L., Hinds .. .. .. 199 Nil Hansen, T. N., Hinds .. .. .. 460 782 Harper, C. G. C., Hackthorne, Ashburton 2,500 2,460 Harper, John H., Richmond, Tinwald .. 486 827 Harper, Maurice C., Mount Somers .. 5,208 Nil Harper, W., Isleworth, Hinds .. .. 75 178 Harris, A. D., Methven .. .. 1,588 1,148 Harris Bros., Goldstream, Lowcliffe .. 394 403 Harris, Frank, Lowcliffe .. .. 310 437 Harris, J. C., Highbank .. .. 485 558

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Ashbtjrton County—continued. Harrison, A., Mayfield .. ... 944 884 Harrison, G. 1). R., Harrison, Rakaia .. — 610 Harrison, George, Anama .. .. 1,775 2,235 Harrison, H. A., Rakaia .. .. 1,020 750 Harrison, H. J. (Estate of), Rose Hill, 2,912 3,107 Methven Harrison, H. J. (Estate of), (private bag), 5,052 4,415 Holy Ford, Rakaia Harrison, L., Mayfield .. .. .. 783 743 Harrison, R., Dorie .. .. .. 516 519 Harrison, T. S., Drayton, Methven .. 4,067 846 Harrison, William (Estate of), Summerlea, 1,4-70 684 South Rakaia Harrison, W. L., R akaia .. .. 531 559 Hart, A. M., Alford Forest .. .. 2,455 2,410 Hart, John, Lauriston .. .. .. 68 194 Harvey, A. and D., Mayfield . . .. 715 517 Harvey, A. and H., Mayfield .. .. 938 912 Haskett, Robert, Methven .. .. 477 527 Hawthorne and Allan (rural mail), Winch- 1,130 1,213 more, Ashburton Hayman, A. S., Willowby .. .. 541 813 Hayward, E. G. (rural delivery), Barrhill .. 350 337 Henderson, Frank, Lyndhurst .. .. 123 665 Henderson, W. A., Hinds .. .. 890 857 Hendrey, James, Westerfield .. .. 744 1,220 Henry, James, Chertsey .. .. 583 449 Heseltine, John C., P.O., Ashburton .. 215 206 Hickman, C., Graham's Road, Tinwald .. — 80 Highley, M. J., Methven .. .. 310 310 Hight, Albert, Seafield .. .. 1,057 Nil Hill, James, Ashburton .. .. 132 142 Hillyer Bros., Wakanui, Ashburton .. 1,553 809 Hoatten, W. G. P. (rural mail), Elgin .. 550 451 Hobbs, William Charles, Methven .. 520 200 Holland, James, Hinds .. .. .. 1,902 2,101 Holland, R. W., Ruapuna .. .. 740 689 Holland, Robert, Tinwald .. .. 623 761 Hollis Bros., Rakaia .. .. .. 299 406 Holmes, Alexander, Rakaia .. .. 154 180 Holmes, Charles C., Rakaia .. .. 723 1,459 Holmes, S. G., Methven .. .. 1,917 2,278 Holmes, W J., Rakaia .. .. .. 11 50 Honeywell, S., Miteham .. .. 161 203 Hood, H. H., Mount Somers .. .. 1,348 1,468 Hood, W. J. S., Valetta .. .. 472 '257 Hood, William, Chertsey .. .. 1,120 1,036 Hooper, Guy F., Miteham .. .. 375 172 Horgan, J. P., Isleworth Settlement, Hinds 75 Nil Horsey, Angus, Ashburton Forks .. 3,226 3,717 Houston, Richard, Ashburton .. .. 365 348 Houston, William, Lyndhurst .. .. 375 487 Hurley, Cornelius, Hinds .. .. 612 560 Husband, G., Maronan .. .. .. 4-79 215 Hutchison, Christian, Mount Hutt (rural 124 162 mail), via Rakaia Hutchison, John, Methven .. .. 304 268 Hutt, J. F., Alford Forest . . .. 309 656 Hydes, Mrs. A. B. (c/o Lockhead Bros.), Buc- 886 805 cleugh, Mount Somers Hydes Bros., Mount Somers .. .. 714 889 Hydes, F., Ashburton Forks . . .. 45 217 Hydes, F. J., Ashburton Forks .. .. 738 951 Hyland, J. and C., Elgin .. .. 87 500 Imrie, W. G., Mayfield, Albury .. .. 2,078 2,036 Ironside, Fred., Chertsey .. .. — 825 Irwin, John C., Fairfield, Rakaia.. .. 1,616 2,dl6 Jaine, C., Carew .. .. .. 2,250 1,284 Jaine, James, Longbeach .. .. 632 804 Jamison, Robert, Dromore .. .. 546 788 Jamison, William, Dromore .. .. 902 990 Jessep, C. T., Glenfalloch, Lake Coleridge .. 6,059 7,065 Jessep, C. T., Methven .. .. .. 530 1,314 Jessep, H. E., Methven .. .. 2,668 2,594 Jewell, H. J., Okawa, Mount Somers .. 1,830 1,880 Johnson Bros, (private bag), Chertsey .. 790 702 Johnston, Gordon, Longsfields, Mayfield .. 706 622 Johnston, Gordon, P.O. Box 14, Mayfield .. 432 458 Johnston, H. H., Hinds.. .. .. 367 364 Johnston, John, Tinwald .. . . 207 45 Johnston, John J., Rakaia .. . . 52 72 Johnston, John M., Ealing .. .. 1,400 1,651 Johnston, John Thomas, Dorie, Rakaia .. 244 255 Johnston, R. J., Homebrook, Dromore .. I 640 674 Johnstone, C. J., Ruapuna ,. ., I 621 673 9

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Ashburton County—continued. Johnstone, G , Pinewood, Rakaia .. 48 160 Johnstone, T. S., Lismore .. .. 1,261 1,482 Jones, Arthur, Ealing .. .. .. 1,330 1,177 Jones, C. H., Winchmore (rural), Ashburton 757 761 Judd, F., Tinwald .. .. .. 14 17 Kane, J., Lynnford, Hinds .. .. 120 242 Keane, Alexander, Rakaia .. .. 40 41 Keeley, C. W., Hinds .. .. .. 2,282 1,328 Keith, A. J., 47 Wallnut Avenue, Ashburton 1,266 664 Keith, A. R. R., 47 Walnut Avenue, Ash- — 308 burton Keith, James, Willowby .. .. — 261 Kelly, George, Winchmore Rural, Ashburton 533 610 Kennard, Gerald, Seafield .. .. 343 365 Kennedy, H., Box 5, Ashburton .. .. j 662 762 Kennedy, John, Mount Hutt Road, Methven! 305 389 Kermeen, Thomas J., Newland .. .. j 900 602 Kidd, Alexander, Ashburton .. .. 93 77 Killey, Evan A., Newland .. .. 717 608 King, John D., Ruapuna .. .. j 261 318 King, L., Mount Somers .. .. 320 384 King, W. H., Winchmore (rural).. .. — 42 King, W. H., Winchmore (rural).. .. — 43 Kingsbury, H. (Estate of), Kyle, Rakaia .. 1,1.10 .1,581 Kingsbury, M. F., Kyle.. ... .. 2,156 2,258 Kingsbury, W. S., Kyle.. .. .. 241 Nil Kirmode Bros. Winchmore (rural), Ashburton 524 479 Kissane, M., Ashburton.. .. .. 900 550 Knight, J. J., Dromore .. .. .. 123 174 Knox, Henry, Lynnford 1 .. 224 204 Lamb, Hamilton, Valetta .. .. 1,560 1,612 Lamb, G. H., Valetta .. .. .. 679 856 Lamb. Robert, Ashburton Porks .. 749 628 Lamb* T. J., Hinds .. .. .. 512 800 Lambie, James, Kyle, Chertsey .. .. 682 334 Lambie, Mrs. M., Mayfield .. .. 1,024 917 Lambie, W., Mayfield .. .. .. 820 836 Lane, Richard, Ruapuna .. .. 890 455 Langdon, J., Westerfield .. .. 1,080 1,189 Langdon, William (rural mail), Valetta .. 1,278 1,586 Langley, E. J., Dromore .. .. 173 622 Langley, James F., Rakaia .. .. 949 284 Langley, T., Acton, Rakaia .. .. 2,404 2,602 Latimer, Richard T., Eiffelton .. .. 59 133 Law, J., Urral, Lauriston .. .. 1 •— 222 Leadley, G. W., Elgin .. .. .. 205 167 Leddy Bros., Wakanui .. .. .. 197 112 Ledgerwood Bros., Highbank .. .. 500 899 Lemon, S. G., Lauriston .. .. 1,385 1,873 Lemon, T. J., Bishopdale, Ashburton .. 1,122 1,185 Lennon, J. A., Wakanui .. .. 246 141 Letham, Allan, Lauriston .. .. 457 579 Letham, David, Barrhill .. .. 383 406 Letham, Guy, Lauriston .. . ■ 1,050 1,939 Letham, John, Highbank .. .. 225 163 Letham, R., Lauriston .. .. .. 513 546 Letham, Walter, Lauriston .. .. 783 805 Lewin, M., Methven .. .. .. I 362 367 Lewis, I., Longbeach .. .. . • j 46 Nil Lewis, William J., Wakanui .. .. 315 334 Lill, G. H. B., Willowby .. .. j 1,546 1,786 Lill, Stephen H., Tinwald .. .. 1,200 1,384 Lill, W. T., Laghmor, Ashburton .. I 2,141 1,907 Lill, W. T., Willowby .. .. .. j — 829 Lill, William A., Lismore .. .. 2,243 1,982 Lilley, A. T., Lyndhurst, Ashburton .. 1,600 1,500 Lilley, J. G., Lyndhurst .. .. 867 798 Lilley, John A., Mayfield .. .. 84 Nil lilley, S. W., Greenstreet (rural), Ashburton 172 386 Limbrick, R. J]., Mitcham .. .. 342 403 Lister, Arthur, Maronan (rural), Hinds .. — 126 Little, David A., Lowcliffe .. .. 139 219 Lloyd and Stringfellow, Coldstream, Low- 1,126 1,119 cliffe Lloyd, Thomas, Tinwald .. .. 488 508 Lloyd, W. E., Mayfield .. .. .. 412 Nil Lochhead, A. B., Buccleugh, Box 48, Mount 1,038 2,158 Somers Lochhead, A. O., Wairuna, Box 21, Mount 765 Nil Somers Lock, H. E. A., Box 23, Methven .. 1,280 2,030 Lock, Mrs. Jeannie, Methven .. .. 478 355 Lockhard, James R., Mount Somers .. 207 235 Lockhead, J. C., Rakaia .. .. 2,054 3,520 Loc.khead, W, J„ Mount Somers ,, ,, 1,102 1,164

j No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, | 1925. 1926. Ashbiibton County—continued. Loffhagen, John, Anama .. .. 228 206 Loffhagen, J. H., Winslow .. ,. 295 390 Loffhagen, S. J., Waterton .. .. 208 416 Logan, William, Valehead (private bag), 1,062 628 Christchurch Logan, Willaim E. (Executors of), Winters- 7,329 7,169 low Station, Alford Forest Long, A., Methven .. .. .. 884 1,094 Long, F., Greenstreet, Ashburton .. 343 351 Long, W. (private bag), Chertsey .. 1,600 1,552 Low, R. J., Aberdeen, Mount Hutt (rural 825 1,253 mail), via Rakaia, Lowe, William T., Hinds .. .. 3,276 3,770 Lowery, J., Winchmore (rural), Ashburton 371 607 Lowery, James, Tinwald .. .. 802 1,057 Lowery, W. J., Westerfield .. .. 116 130 Lowery, W. N., Tinwald .. .. 1,167 1,192 Lucas, T., Overdale .. .. .. — 546 Lumsden, W., Lowcliffe .. .. 182 Nil Lundy, William, Wakanui .. .. 64 97 Lusk, C. E., Tinwald .. .. .. 219 200 Lusk, I)., Beach Road, Ashburton .. 85 63 Lysaght, P., Fairton .. ■ . . .. 154 308 Mably, W. G., Greenbank, Mayfield .. 511 464 Macartney, T., Box 43, Methven .. 1,212 Nil Macartney, T. (Highbank Property), Box 43, 1,161 2,495 Methven Mackay, Donald R., Willowby .. .. 144 185 Mackay, Thomson (Estate of), Willowby .. 470 535 Mackenzie, Angus, Ealing .. .. 1,110 1,369 Mackenzie, K. J., Ealing .. .. 1,501 1,025 Mackenzie, M., Methven .. .. 400 408 Maginness, Henry, Box 22, Methven .. 1,503 1,380 Magson, A. J., Rakaia .. .. .. ■— 393 Magson, F. B., Rakaia .. .. .. 492 350 Magson, W. F., Rakaia .. .. 565 584 Maguinness, L., Tinwald .. .. 2,525 3,213 Maguire, Patrick, Winchmore (rural) .. 376 Nil Maguire, Thomas, Methven .. .. 1,157 909 Maidens, A. T., Lauristori .. .. 278 951 Maidens, R. C., Hinds .. .. .. 655 350 Malcolm, James, Chertsey .. .. 327 367 Mangin, Francis George, Methven .. 240 244 Mangin, H. L., Box 85, Methven.. .. 247 225 Mangin, J. T., Methven.. .. .. 1,414 769 Mangin, L. R., Methven .. .. — 258 March, Nathaniel, Waterton .. .. 65 Nil March, W. H., Eiffelton .. . . 143 138 Marr, John and A. F., Methven .. .. 4,314 4,329 Marshall, James G., Hinds .. .. 1,213 798 Marshall, W. G., jun., Highbank .. 413 718 Marshall, W. S., Winchmore (rural) .. 801 733 Martin, H. R., Greenstreet .. .. — 26 Massey, F. E., Westerfield .. .. 407 1,148 Maw, T. C., Mount Hutt (rural), Rakaia .. — 604 McAnulty, J., Winchmore Rural, Ashburton 176 160 McAnulty, J. P., Rakaia .. .. 93 130 McCann Bros., Westerfield .. .. i 458 333 McCausland, James, Lismore .. .. 236 584 McCloy, J., Highbank .. .. .. 1,239 1,193 McCoy, John, South Rakaia .. .. 36 156 McCormack, J. A., Laghmor, Ashburton . . 408 426 McCormack, James, Mamaton Farm, Mayfield 1,306 1,471 McCormack, T., Lowcliffe .. . . 132 75 McCormick, A., Lauriston .. .. 842 684 McCormick Bros., Hinds .. .. 1,159 1,374 MCrormick, Malcolm, Seafield .. .. 183 170 McCormick, W., Westerfield .. .. 968 1,017 McCosker, H„ Riverside .. .. 457 345 McCosken, John, Riverside, Ashburton .. 548 568 McCracken, J. D., Glenariffe, Lake Coleridge 7,326 8,462 McCraeken, P., Glenrock, Lake Coleridge .. 4,200 4,000 McCrea, Samuel, Methven .. .. 911 1,130 McCrory, James, Chertsey .. .. 855 Nil McDonald Bros., Methven .. .. 1,976 1,026 McDonald, John, Ashton Settlement, Sea- 496 173 field McDonnell, F., Winchmore (rural), Lynd- 298 142 hurst McDougall, Ormand, Lismore .. .. 167 225 McFarlane, J. G„ Springburn .. .. 1,349 1,270 McFarlane, James, Springburn .. .. 1,000 1,174 McFarlane, L. G., Springburn .. .. 1,018 1,020 McGuinness, T., Eiffelton .. .. 315 Nil McGirr, Thomas, Highbank ., ., 1,057 1 1,350

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I No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1920. Ashbtjkton County—continued. McGregor, Malcome, Hawthorn Settlement, 12 10 Windmere McGuigan, E. J., Mataipuke, Ealing .. 477 400 McGuigan, H. and F., Chertsey .. .. 298 322 Mcllraith, D. J.. Mayfield .. .. 816 963 Mcllraith, James, Klondyke, Mayfield .. 1,963 2,164 Mcllroy, L. C., Greenstreet .. .. 273 282 Mclnnes Bros., Lowlands, Hinds.. .. 479 552 Melntyre, D. J., Ashburton .. .. 7 6 Molvor, James (private bag), Anama .. i 779 968 McKay, A., Methven .. .. .. 1,841 1,355 McKay, A. J., Methven.. .. .. 604 630 McKay, Alexander, Lowcliffe .. .. [ 379 269 McKay, Ben, Mayfield .. .. .. j 107 106 McKay, David, Winchmore .. .. I 1,857 1,354 McKeage, George, Hinds .. .. 590 876 McKeage, W., Lowcliffe .. .. 528 628 MeKendry, D., Flemington .. .. 256 185 McKendry, Daniel, Lyndhurst .. .. 2,'404 1,725 MeKendry, Denis, sen., Lyndhurst .. 2,352 1,703 McKenzie, Alexander, Hinds .. .. 54 51 McKenzie, D., Lyndhurst .. .. 367 299 McKenzie, E„ Alford Forest .. .. 276 286 McKie, Douglas G., Kyle .. .. 199 199 McLachlan, Douglas, Mount Hutt (rural), — 1,566 Rakaia McLachlan, J. G., Rakaia .. .. 967 1,005 McLaren, D., Tinwald .. .. .. 191 226 McLauchlan, A., jun., Hinds .. .. 6 246 McLauchlan, John, Eiffelton, Ashburton .. 440 469 McLauchlan, S. B., Lismore .. .. 466 790 McLauchlan, W. A., Box 34, Rakaia .. 196 25 McLay, A. K., Valveede Settlement, Wakanui — 110 McLay, P. M., Ruapuna .. .. 630 638 McLay, Robert A., Stonylea, Mavfield .. 1,021 1,264 McLean, H. W. J., The Pines, Wakanui .. 381 662 McLean, J., Cairnbrae .. .. .. 725 835 McLean, John, Rakaia .. .. .. 230 36 McLean, R. G., Rakaia .. .. 1,084 1,327 McLean, William H., Highbank .. .. 1,070 1,024 McLennan, Ewen, Winchmore (rural mail).. 853 989 McLeod, Angus, Methven .. .. — 2,757 McLeod Bros, Methven .. .. 2,651 Nil McLeod, D., Carew .. .. .. 3,382 2,601 McLeod, D., Methven .. .. .. 1,744 1,651 McMillan, Duncan (Estate of), Dorie .. 352 318 McNamara, D., Cairnbrae, Methven .. 1,649 1,273 McNeill, A., Methven .. .. .. 257 288 McNeill, H., Methven .. .. .. 344 459 McNeill, Patrick, Lauriston .. .. | 644 760 McPhail, W. A., Mitcham .. .. 286 288 McQuilken, J., Eiffelton .. .. 3,300 3,075 MeQ.uilken, James, Lauriston .. .. 245 456 McRae, F., Mount Hutt, Methven .. 856 510 McRae, John, Springburn .. .. 1,160 806 Merrin, Frank, Tinwald.. .. .. 547 611 Middleton, Robert, Box 14, Methven .. 408 540 Miles, George R. Winchmore (rural mail) .. 584 526 Millar, Hugh, Tinwald .. . . .. 393 449 Millar, R. D., Wbenuapai, Mount Hutt (rural 1,596 1,644 mail), via Rakaia Millar, Samuel, Mayfield .. .. 378 413 Miller, Robert, Mayfield .. .. 562 459 Miller, W., Box 57 (rural mail), Orama .. 732 667 Mitchell, John, Seafield .. .. 396 376 Mitchell, T., Lauriston .. .. .. 1,482 1,354 Montgomery, R., Mayfield .. .. 262 210 Moore, A., Lynnford .. .. .. 10 11 Moore, Hugh A., Ruapuna .. .. 1,915 1,719 Moore, John, jun., Ruapuna (rural mail) .. 2,195 2,236 Moore, John, Sea view .. .. 1,148 908 Moore, R. J., Lynnford, Ashburton .. 493 855 Moran, Michael, Highbank .. .. 499 528 Morland, James, Rakaia .. .. 309 180 Morris, Hunter, Winchmore (rural mail), 1,114 1,467 Ashburton Morris, W. B., Ruapuna .. .. 305 310 Morrison, Alexander D., Lismore .. 1,690 1,590 Morrow, D. J., Montalto, Mayfield .. 2,798 3,555 Morrow, Frank D., Montalto, Mayfield .. 1,085 Nil Morrow, N. B„ Mayfield .. .. 2,200 2,381 Mount Possession Run Company (Limited), Nil 20,221 (o/o R. Orbell, Timaru) Muckle, H. (private bag), Rakaia .. 1.565 1,909 Muekle, Thomas, Hinds .. .. 312 632 1

No. of Sheep on April 30,1 April 30. 1925. | 1926. Ashbukton County—continued. Muirhead, J. H., Laghmor, Ashburton .. 1,348 1,336 Mulligan Bros., Lismore .. .. 1,493 1,320 Mulligan, John J., Lismore .. .. 1,031 1,547 Mulligan, R. J., Lismore .. .. 2,001 2,240 Mulligan, William H., Maronan .. .. 1,716 1,413 Mummery, H., Mayfield .. .. 379 337 Murdoch, Gilbert B., Mayfield .. .. 1,897 1,724 Murdoch, James D., Mayfield .. .. 1,975 2 t 145 Murdoch, Joseph D., Mayfield .. .. 828 817 Murdock, A., Mayfield .. .. .. 1,725 1,585 Murdock Bros., Mayfield .. .. 2,369 2,658 Neill, R. B., Barrosa, Clent Hills, Mount 7,374 8,245 Somers Nell, G. L., Mount Somers .. .. 1,730 1,811 Newton, O. E., Lyndhurst .. .. 656 800 Nicholas Bros., Lowcliffe .. .. 651 500 Nicholas, Harold G., Winchmore, Ashburton 589 596 Nicoll, A. J. and G. H., Ashburton .. 313 410 Nicoll Bros., Ashburton.. .. .. 6,571 3,554 Nicoll, Edward, Ashburton .. .. — 1,751 Nicolson, James, Mayfield .. .. 66 65 Nish, Robert, Winchmore, Ashburton .. 263 569 Noble, L. A., Lynnford .. .. — 109 Nordquist, C., Methven .. ., 935 536 Nordstrom, N. R., Wheatstone .. .. 2 2 Nosworthy, Hon. W., Walnut Avenue, Ash- 7,863 10,155 burton Nosworthy, W. and R., Wakare, Mount 3,266 3,069 Somers Oakley, E. E., Overdale .. .. 782 842 Oakley, J. M., Eiffelton (rural mail), Ash- 286 265 burton Oakley, John Ruapuna .. .. 557 763 Oakley, L. A., Mayfield.. .. .. 559 546 Oakley, L. O., Overdale .. .. 480 373 Oakley, R., Mayfield .. .. .. 634 1,140 Oakley, Robert, Overdale, Rakaia .. 672 912 O'Brien, C. T., Highbank .. .. 338 379 O'Connell, John, Rakaia .. .. 211 24 O'Connor, M., Ruapuna .. .. 220 245 O'Grady Bros., Winchmore .. .. 377 833 O'Grady, J. J., Box 75, Ashburton .. 535 586 O'Keefe, M., Tinwald .. .. .. 291 401 Oldfield, F. G. Winchmore (rural), Ashburton 1,470 856 Olliver, Walter (c/o W. Prebble), Winchmore 340 418 O'Neill, Thomas, Waterton .. .. 301 233 O'Neill, E. J., Lyndhurst .. .. 35 Nil Orchard Bros., Mayfield .. .. — 1,475 Orr, N. W., Lismore .. .. .. 1,937 2,081 Osborne, C. S., Rakaia .. .. .. 591 Nil Osborne, D. S., Box 11, Maronan .. 359 352 Osborne, John, Ashburton .. .. 5 7 Page, Thomas, Sea view.. .. .. 104 220 Painter, Arthur, Mayfield .. .. 292 228 Painter, James A., Wheatstone .. .. 302 248 Painter, W., Westfield .. .. .. — 47 Palmer, William, Post-office, Ashburton .. 35 41 Pannatt, J. A., Dwyer's Pass Road, Cash- 572 1,404 mere, Christchurch Papworth, J. H., Willowby .. .. 976 817 Parish and Bell, Winslow, Ashburton .. 747 1,057 Parish, William, Ashburton Forks .. 322 309 Parker, Colin William, Lismore .. .. 637 628 Parkin, W. N., Seafield .. .. 228 163 Parris, F., Mitcham .. .. .. 91 12 Parrish, George, Willowby .. .. 267 323 Paterson, James D., Hinds .. .. 50 50 Patrick, A. E., Rakaia .. .. .. 320 226 Patterson, John H., Ruapuna (rural delivery), 1,102 1,264 Hinds Pawsey, Arthur, Chertsey .. .. 400 372 Pawson, Frank, Erewhon Station, Mount 5,688 Nil Somers Payne, T. G., Lauriston .. .. 911 1,820 Peache, A. E. (Executors of), Mount Somers 10,017 9,621 Pearce Bros., Lowcliffe .. .. .. 251 780 Pearson, Robert, Winchmore .. .. 299 193 Penney, Alex., Barrhill .. .. 8 24 Penney, A. J., Kinleith, Highbank .. 916 872 Penney, Alexander W., Mitcham.. ,. 266 208 Peter, C. J., Mount Somers .. .. 3,774 3,873 Peter, F., Peter's Range, Mount Somers .. 3,450 4,015 Peter, Frank, Mount Somers .. .. 1,467 1,532 Pickering, T., Westerfield .. .. 156 108 Pithie, Allan, Croftlea, Arundel ,, ,. 2,273 2,266

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No. of Sheep oa April 30, April SO, 1925. 1926. Ashburton County—continued. Pithie, J., Arundel .. .. .. 327 332 Pluck, H. J., Miteham .. .. .. 175 191 Poff, Frank, Highbank .. .. .. 344 373 Poff, Michael, Methven .. .. . . 2,958 2,652 Prebble, Charles G., Winchmore .. .. 2,010 1,515 Prebble, L., Mount Somers .. .. 2,155 1,981 Prebble, William, Winchmore (rural), Ash- 461 1,224 burton Prebble, William P., Winchmore .. 1,512 1,650 Prendergast, J., Dorie .. .. .. — 412 Prendergast, J., Eiffelton .. .. 174 599 Prendergast, James, Lowcliffe .. .. 294 412 Prendergast, Patrick, Longbeach .. 126 114 Proctor, W. A., Lowcliffe .. .. 747 992 Protheroe, T. A., Wakanui, Ashburton .. 121 135 Quinn, P., Highbank .. .. .. 960 888 Quinn, Robert K., Eiffelton .. .. 186 246 Rainey, T., Allenton, Ashburton .. 149 242 Rankin, William, Pendarves, Chertsey .. 1,547 1,660 Read, Arthur, Eiffelton .. .. 2,403 5,054 Read, Isaac F., Eiffelton .. .. 668 328 Read, P. H., Eiffelton .. .. — 409 Read, Thomas, Waterton .. .. 252 394 Reddecliffe, R., Ashburton .. .. 1,944 327 Reesby, Herbert, Lyndhurst .. .. 320 238 Reeves, P., Stoneylea, Ealing .. .. 784 634 Reeves, W. J., Ealing .. .. .. 589 ' 496 Reid, C., Tinwald .. .. .. 258 Nil Reid, William A., Waterton .. .. 422 353 Reveley, John, Springburn .. .. 721 506 Reveley, L., Mayfield, Ashburton .. 254 Nil Reveley, S., Mount Somers .. .. 755 230 Rhodes, A. I. E., Maronan, Ashburton .. 270 335 Richards, A. V., Miteham .. .. 1,681 1,880 Richards, F. A., Box 19, Rakaia .. 398 521 Richards, G. L. C., Lyndhurst .. .. 652 631 Richards, H. E. H., Methven .. .. 1,209 1,543 Richards, H. S. (private bag), Valetta, Ash- 1,964 1,848 burton Richards, S. E. and L. R., Mount Hutt 13,530 13,369 Station, Methven Richards, Thomas (private bag), Rakaia .. 1,083 1,379 Richards, Thomas A. (c/o T. Richards), 1,330 1,209 Rakaia Richardson Bros., Anama .. .. 800 467 Richie, J. N., Arundel .. .. .. 699 12 Rickard, Percy Gerald, Riverside .. 598 405 Rickard, S., Hinds .. .. .. 510 651 Rickards, Cyril R. T., Post-office, Hinds .. 525 427 Riley, J. W., Valetta .. .. .. 647 853 Roberts, E. W., Anama .. .. 2,678 2,545 Roberts, G. S., Ruapuna .. .. 138 112 Robertson, I. H., Isleworth Settlement, — 129 Hinds Robertson, John, Gleniffer, Winchmore 412 378 (rural), Ashburton Robertson, Lachlan, Newland .. .. 410 352 Robertson, W. J. (private bag), Anama, 619 700 Ashburton Robinson, R., Fords Road, Tinwald .. 593 1,631 Robinson, Samuel, Methven .. .. 1,276 716 Robinson, W., Mount Somers .. .. 3 5 Rock and Bagrie, Hinds .. .. 421 772 Rogers, F. W., Hinds .. .. .. 101 122 Rolston, R., Miteham .. .. .. 236 275 Rooney, M. F., Winchmore (rural), Ash- 1,220 1,400 burton Ross, C. E., Laghmor .. .. .. 238 260 Ross, G. W., Ruapuna, Ashburton .. 616 719 Ross, J. and W., Mount Hutt (rural), Rakaia 338 290 Rudd, Charles, Somerton, Rakaia .. 104 333 Ruddenklau, F. W., Winchmore (rural), 3,991 3,467 Ashburton Rushton, Albert F. C., Lauriston .. — 343 Rushton, A. J„ Lauriston .. .. 447 629 Rutherford, Thomas, Springburn .. 491 418 Sandrey, G., Mayfield .. .. .. 725 997 Sandrey, Mrs. L., Edendale, Mount Somers 2,350 2,260 Santey, J. G., Rakaia .. .. .. 212 196 Sargent, Charles (private bag), Rakaia .. 817 812 Sclater, R., Waterton .. .. .. 163 169 Scott Bros., Blackford, Windwhistle .. 551 760 Scott, F. A., Porowhita .. .. 69 107 Scott, J. L- C., Chertsey ,, ,, 216 300

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Ashburton County—continued. Scott, W. B., Coldstream, Hinds.. .. 210 206 Scott, W. T., Lowcliffe .. .. .. 57 54 Scown, Harold A., Mayfield .. .. 1,321 1,156 Sewell, Charles, Hinds (rural mail), Rua- 476 j 659 puna Sewell, Michael, Mayfield .. .. 5 j 2 Sewell, Mrs. M. E., Ruapuna .. .. 509 468 Sewell, T. P., Ruapuna .. .. 560 374 Shanks, Mrs. Hannah A., South Rakaia .. 226 252 Shearer, John, Box 71, Ashburton .. 509 500 Shearer, Peter, Wheatstone .. .. 618 404 Sheate, W. A., Westerfield .. .. 1,793 1,872 Shelley, J. F., Seafield .. .. .. 306 306 Sides, P. R., Lauriston .. .. .. 369 303 Sim, C. R. (rural), Hinds .. .. 575 544 Sim, James, Ashburton .. .. 256 j 480 Sim, R. S. (Estate of), Carew .. .. 911 885 Simmons, H., Lowcliffe.. .. .. 756 | 1,218 Simpson, J. R., Lismore .. .. 2,370 1,624 Sinclair, Henry, Wakanui .. .. 78 171 Skivington, Wm., Longbeach (rural mail), 140 194 Ashburton Small Bros., Wheatstone, Ashburton .. 15 Nil Small, John, Wheatstone, Ashburton 24 189 Small, P., Meadow Bank, Tinwald .. 376 253 Smellie, J., Surrey Hills, Mount Somers .. — 9,441 Smith, Charles William, Highbank .. 8 20 Smith, 6. T. (private bag), Rakaia .. 200 I 117 Smith, G. W., Plemington .. .. 92 J 185 Smith, George T., Mount Somers.. .. 1,155 828 Smith, H. T., Staveley .. .. .. 1,062 1,619 Smith, John, Elgin .. .. .. 5 46 Smith, J. B., Isleworth Settlement, Hinds — 151 Smith, Lewis, Rakaia .. .. .. 100 90 Smith, W. E., Lauriston .. .. 365 444 Smith, W. T., Springburn .. .. 2,306 858 Smith, William, Winchmore (rural mail), 654 314 Ashburton South, George, Mayfield .. .. 1,109 848 Sparrow, A. H., Lismore .. .. 2,420 2,190 Spence, D. R. R., Mitcham .. .. 1,001 1,011 Spray, P. and W., Box 42, Methven .. 591 358 Sprott, Henry, Chertsey .. .. 1,150 1,100 Stalker, Joseph, Ealing .. .. j 882 1,158 Stayt, George Wallace, Lauriston .. i 363 Nil Steffens, W., Belmont, Methven .. .. 642 719 Stephens, A. M., Laghmor, Ashburton .. 422 785 Stephens, R. L., Lyndhurst .. .. 419 395 Stevens Bros., Mount Somers .. .. 944 1,242 Stevens, T., 26 Cross Street, Allenton, Ash- 143 154 burton Stevens, T. W., Eiffelton .. .. 160 143 Stevenson Bros., Springburn .. .. 210 388 Stevenson, James, Eiffelton .. .. 320 360 Stevenson, John, Tinwald .. .. 569 648 Stewart, Colin, Upper Riccarton .. 1,454 1,332 Stewart, James H., Box 40, Methven .. 1,050 1,150 Stewart, James, Rosebank, Rakaia .. 895 694 Stockdill Bros., Highbank .. .. 360 550 Stockdill, Charles, Methven 566 246 Stockdill, Charles, Mataipuke, Ealing .. 770 Nil Stoddart, W. H., Eiffelton .. .. 8 181 Stoddart, W. J., Willowby .. .. 20 325 Stone Bros., Methven .. .. .. 1,151 1,400 Stone, L. J., Maronan .. .. .. 227 177 Strachan, John, Rakaia.. .. .. 204 194 Strange, W. S., Longbeach Rural, Ashburton 958 1,117 Stringfellow, H., Ashburton .. .. 834 633 Studholme, John, Lowcliffe .. .. 1,644 1,539 Sturgeon, Joseph, Greenstreet, Ashburton.. 192 166 Suttie, George James, Greenstreet .. 86 185 Sutton, W. T., Westerfield .. .. 362 360 Swain, W., Overdale, Rakaia .. .. 172 239 Swaine, J. R., Rakaia .. .. .. 204 212 Symes, O. W., Lyndhurst .. .. 480 566 Tait, George, Lowcliffe .. .. .. 412 546 Tansey, T., Waterton .. .. .. 941 810 Tarbotton, George R., Ealing .. .. 1,261 1,452 Tarbotton, T. E., Tinwald .. .. 1,150 1,540 Tasker, P., Staple Homestead, Ruapuna .. 802 802 Tate, W. G., Willowby .. .. .. 79 Nil Taylor, Joseph, Tinwald .. .. 124 111 Taylor, S. P., Eiffelton .. .. 349 330 Taylor, Thomas, Wakanui ,, ,. I 52 108

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30. 1925. 1926. Ashburton County—continued. Taylor, W. J., Ashton .. .. .. 1,206 879 Templer, E. D., Mataipuke, Ealing .. | 409 j 628 Thomas, A. R., Eiffelton . . .. 545 305 Thomas, E. D., Carnarvon, Methven .. | 1,128 : 1,495 Thompson, Isaac, Rakaia .. .. j — , 200 Thompson, Joseph, Mount. Somers .. I 357 285 Thomson, Robert Henry, Rakaia .. j 634 j 705 Thompson, Sydney, Lyndhurst .. .. 512 j 471 Tilson, G. R., Ealing .. .. .. 35 j Nil Tilson, J. T., Hinds .. .. .. 453 J 442 Tilson, W. R., Hinds .. .. .. 246 j 1,304 Tizzard, William, Highbank (private bag), | 141 , 169 Rakaia Todd, George, Chertsey.. .. .. 244 223 Todhunter, R. C., Lake Heron, Mount Somers 9,274 J 9,584 Todhunter, R. C., Blackford, Methven .. j 1,239 j 1,169 Toner, James, Mayfield .. .. 1 487 j 417 Tully, John, Tinwald .. .. ... 367 336 Tully, P., Box 32, Rakaia .. .. 347 510 Turner, C. A., Lowcliffe .. .. j — 248 Turton, William James, Mona Farm, Mount \ 565 882 Somers Twomey, T., Methven.. .. .. — 860 Upton, T. E., Ashburton .. .. j 494 295 Urquhart, C., Springburn .. .. j — 4,976 Urquhart, Colin, Springburn .. .. j 946 779 Vallance and Jeff, Methven .. .. 1,021 612 Vaughan, G., Highbank .. .. 357 530 Vessey, P. A,, Tinwald .. .. .. 359 416 Vessey, G. W., Tinwald.. .. .. 412 437 Wakelin, C. H,, Winchmore, Ashburton .. 121 3 Wakelin, T., Ashburton .. .. 693 801 Wakelin, William, Winchmore .. .. 142 129 Wallace, Alexander, Ealing .. .. 705 704 Waller, B., Winslow .. .. .. 518 710 Waller, W. J., Seafield .. .. .. 300 358 Wallis and Molloy, Box 76, Methven .. 759 679 Walsh, W., Tinwald .. .. .. 408 470 Wardell, Norman S., Montalto, Mayfield — 2,575 Watson, A. and P., Box 59, Methven .. 900 722 Watson, Charles H., Methven .. .. 822 1,792 Watson, E. J., Mount Hutt (rural), Rakaia, — 1,973 Watson, E. M., Methven .. .. 925 Nil Watson, E. W. M., Greta Bank, Hinds .. 997 782 Watson, George, Westerfield .. .. 325 443 Watson, G. W., Greenstreet .. .. 88 183 Watson, John, Box 67, Methven .. 3,900 2,520 Watson, J. W., Pendarves .. .. 1,426 1,974 Watson, Pearce, Lagmhor, Ashburton .. 127 120 Watson, William, Methven .. .. 700 1,409 Watts, David, Tinwald .. .. 407 | 588 Watts, Herbert, Willowby .. .. 617 ' 607 Waugh Bros., Mount Somers .. .. 555 j 710 Weiley, Samuel, Highbank .. ., 285 j 296 Wells, A., Hinds .. .. .. —1,499 Wells, William, Greenstreet (rural), Ash- 122 j 79 burton West, Christopher, Wakanui .. .. — 82 Whearty, Joseph, Lauriston .. .. 375 276 Whearty, Martin, Wheatstone .. .. 352 257 White, A. E., Valetta, Mayfield .. .. 993 866 White Bros., Eiffelton .. .. .. 2,462 2,719 White, Leonard, Balrazie, Rakaia .. 1,930 2,020 White, J. H., Ashburton Eorks .. .. — 93 Whiting, A. W., Box 27, Chertsey .. 233 393 Whiting, H. T., Dorie .. .. .. 727 829 Whiting, L. A., Lismore .. .. 1,439 1,111 Whiting, Leslie J., Lismore .. .. 617 380 Whiting, W., jun., Mayfield .. .. — 20 Whyte, A. J., Methven .. .. — 100 Whyte, A. J., Methven .. .. — 103 Wightman, J. T., Mount Somers .. 850 795 Wightman, M., Ashburton Eorks .. 275 262 Wightman, R. J., Lyndhurst . . .. 85 209 Wightman, R. W., Mount Hutt, Methven .. 6,150 5,386 Wilkie, Leonard, Eiffelton .. .. 136 218 Wilkinson, H. R , Chertsey .. .. 1,000 1,483 Wilkinson, W. H., Chertsey .. .. 1,324 1,372 Williams, E. T., Waterton .. .. j 131 113 Williams, J. T., Anama .. .. j 320 278 ] Williams, Richard, Waterton .. .. 138 156 ] Williams, W. R., Alford Forest .. .. 611 647 Williams, W. R., Alford Forest .. .. 1,066 990 1 Wills, Henry, Hinds .. .. .. 97 Nil

No. of Sheep on April SO, April 30, 1925. 1926. - Ashburton County—continued. Wilson, Alexander, Riverside .. .. 227 219 Wilson, Arthur, Willowby .. .. 314 Nil Wilson, David, Methven .. .. 707 613 Wilson, H. J., Dromore.. .. .. 365 438 Wilson, Mrs. Rachel, Riverside .. .. 1,022 1,601 Wilson, R., New Park Settlement, Eiffelton — 68 Wilson, Robert, Eiffelton .. .. 118 74 Wilson, R. J. S., Highbank .. .. 1,061 905 Wilson, Stanley, Overdale .. .. 205 Nil Wilson, Thomas, Seaview .. .. 177 274 Wilson, W. H., Methven .. .. 1,573 1,801 Winn, C. C. H., Lyndhurst .. .. 890 568 Wisley, J., Winchmore .. .. .. 428 503 Withell Bros., Mayfield .. .. 439 418 Withell, H. C. B., Rangitata Estate, Ealing 1,803 1,679 Withell, John W., Ealing .. .. 1,349 1,137 Wood, Charles, 95 Leinster Road, St. Albans, 938 911 Christchurch Wood, S. H., Wakanui .. .. .. 154 121 Wooding, T. P., jun., Stourton Lea, Croeroft, 912 318 Hinds Woods, Francis, Highbank .. .. 530 589 Wooley, E. A., Lyndhurst .. .. 400 744 Woolley, C., Highbank .. .. .. 404 Nil Woolley, T. H., Laghmor, Ashburton .. 460 350 Woolley, W. P., Seafield .. .. 592 590 Wotten, T., Ashton .. .. .. 409 64 Wright, O. L., Westerfield .. — 825 Wright, 1). G. (per J. Turner, Manager), Ere- — 3,292 hwon, Mount Somers Wright, D. G., Surrey Hills, Mount Somers 8,570 Nil Wright, Mrs. Harriet Myra, Winslow .. 534 330 Wright, H. E., Tennahan, Mayfield .. 2,980 3,029 Wright, V. W., Laghmor, Ashburton .. 1,323 1,293 Wright, V. W., jun., " Quamby," Chertsey 311 557 926,623 941,896 GERALDINECOUNTY (In Timaru Subdivision). Ackroyd, A., Temuka .. .. .. J 298 300 Ackroyd, H., Temuka .. .. .. 242 343 Acland, J. B. A. (Estate of), Peel Forest .. 20,316 21,228 Agnew, A. J., Rapuwai, Pleasant Point .. | 816 Nil Airay, James, Orton .. .. .. [ 864 2,388 Aitken, E. T., Kakahu-Hilton Mail, Geral- 620 717 dine Aker, George Albert, Orari .. .. 5 Nil Allan and Parr, Peel Forest .. .. | 1,864 1,874 Allan, R., Woodbury .. .. .. 590 681 Allen, F. J., Geraldine .. .. .. 55 45 Allison, Frederick, Belfield, Oraii .. 16 Nil Anbler, D. R., Geraldine .. .. 118 132 Archibald, A. E., Hilton .. .. 82 Nil Archibald, A. E., jun., Hilton .. .. j 850 764 Archibald, John William, Temuka .. 62 67 Ashby, W. I., Rangitata .. .. 741 I 786 Ashwell, Leslie V., Orton .. .. 737 Nil Austin, Alfred Thomas, Orari .. .. 122 i 97 Austin, Charles L., Winchester .. .. 2,170 j 918 Bain Bros., Temuka .. .. .; j 1,290 : 1,743 Barker, N. G., Peel Forest .. .. 4,715 3,600 Barker, J. E., Beautiful Valley, Geraldine .. j 360 j 469 Barker, J. M., Woodbury .. .. j 2,848 2,600 Barker, J. S., Geraldine .. .. 3,720 i 4,421 Barker, R. H., Temuka .. .. j 759 610 Barker, W. E.,,Peel Forest .. • • 207 Barklie and Barker, Geraldine .. .. j 2,570 2,712 Barry, J. G., Clandeboye .. .. j 188 t 120 Batchelor, T. H. (rural delivery), Temuka.. 803 j 361 Bate, J. C., Kakahu Road, Temuka .. 293 j 92 Bates, D. Y., Woodbury .. .. — 50 Batty, George, Orari .. .. ... 76 72 Baynes, F. C., Rangatira Valley, Temuka.. 253 ; 299 Beattie, R. W., Hilton .. .. .. 280 515 Beck, H. G., Orton .. .. .. 258 j 277 Beere, F. C., Geraldine .. .. .. 201 203 Bell, William, Geraldine .. .. j 490 ; 129 Benn, A. E., Pleasant Point .. .. j 11 Nil Bennett, John, Winchester Settlement, Te- — j 16 muka Bennett, John H., Winchester Settlement, 137 j 98 Temuka I

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925, 1926. Geraldine County—continued. Bennett, Mrs. S., Orari .. .. .. 62 39 Bill, James, Temuka .. .. .. 237 204 Bill, W. T., Winchester .. .. 73 14 Bisdee, C., Temuka .. .. .. 375 442 Bisdee, J. C., Clandeboye .. .. 1,064 1,609 Black, A. J., Orari .. .. .. — 102 Blair Bros., Peel Forest.. .. .. 4,139 4,378 Borrell, George, Belfield, Geraldine .. 177 175 Boyd, James, Temuka .. .. .. 799 815 Bradford, C. E., Temuka .. .. 2 15 Breen, Joseph, Temuka.. .. .. 175 82 Brenton Bros., Geraldine .. .. 973 744 Brenton, H. A., Belfield, Orari .. .. 200 245 Brenton, Henry J., Orari .. .. 64 97 Bristol, I. A., Peel Forest .. .. 1,975 1,725 Brodie, R., Rangitata .. .. .. 1,447 1,648 Brooker, George J., Tripp Settlement, 247 223 Woodbury Brookland, W. R., Orton .. .. 164 103 Brophy, Joseph P., Pleasant Valley, Geraldine 422 261 Brosnahan, H. H., Rangatira Valley, Temuka 816 580 Brown, Angus, Milford, Temuka .. — 75 Brown, David, Ohape, Temuka .. .. 343 225 Brown, George, Orari .. .. .. 457 475 Brown, George A., Clandeboye .. .. 575 778 Brown, J. T., Temuka .. .. .. 328 528 Brown, John, Ohape, Temuka .. .. 848 836 Brown, L. N., Cooper's Creek, Geraldine .. 427 427 Bruce, T. A., Upper Waitohi, Temuka .. 254 189 Buck, Joseph, Rangitata Island .. .. 535 508 Buckley, John, Hilton .. .. .. 161 113 Budd, M. T., Te Moana, Raincliff, Fairlie .. 1,080 Nil Burdon, Mrs. Mildred, Woodbury .. 592 603 Burdon, R. M., Tripp Settlement, Woodbury 2,650 2,520 Burke and Murphy, Orton, Temuka .. 670 530 Burke Bros., Milford, Temuka .. .. 188 239 Burness, F. W., Orari .. .. .. 4 1 Burrows, A. J., Te Moana, Geraldine .. 353 331 Burrows, G. D., jun., Te Moana, Geraldine — 72 Burrows, G. D., sen., Arundel .. .. 315 223 Cadwallader, G. and T., Clandeboye .. 1,082 1,034 Cain, I). G., Rangitata .. .. .. 2,135 1,399 Cain, H. H., Gapes Valley, Geraldine .. 114 189 Cain, John W., Milford, Temuka.. .. 53 40 Campbell, John, Orari .. .. .. 80 181 Campbell, Neil, Clandeboye .. .. 256 437 Campbell, W. J., Hanging Rock, Pleasant 144 172 Point Cartwright, A. H., Pleasant Point .. 40 300 Cartwright, G. A., Waitohi, Temuka .. 215 271 Cartwright, G. B., Temuka .. .. 680 706 Casey, P., Gapes Valley, Geraldine .. 62 60 Chalmers, Adam, Rangitata .. .. 417 402 Chalmers, G. C., Rangitata .. .. 321 217 Chapman Bros., 53 Rathmore Street, Timaru 1,824 1,474 Chapman, H. J., Waitohi Flat, Temuka .. 575 659 Charles, Frank, Kakahu (rural mail), Geral- 2,732 1,859 dine Charles, John T., Rangitata .. .. 1,063 1,458 Charles, Michael, Hilton .. .. 1,022 592 Charles, Thomas, Rangitata .. .. 1,007 981 Chisholm, Donald, Clandeboye .. .. 416 678 Clarke, W. H. H., Orari Gorge, Geraldine .. 231 186 Clarke, W. R., Orari .. .. .. 438 434 Claydon, F. T., Peel Forest .. .. 261 384 Clifford, M. J., Temuka .. .. 275 298 Coles, H. W., Rapuwai, Pleasant Point .. 927 878 Coll, Patrick, Upper Waitohi, Pleasant Point 425 590 Colville, H., Temuka .. .. .. — 6 Cone, G. H.. Waitohi, Temuka .. .. 496 448 Connell, James, Upper Waitohi .. .. 412 168 Connell, John, Upper Waitohi .. .. 194 170 Connolly, Martin, Temuka .. .. 615 471 Connelly, W., Peel Forest .. .. 2,042 2,391 Cooling", A. J., Tripp Settlement, Woodbury 220 275 Cooling, Herbert, Woodbury .. .. 50 19 Coulter, George, Orari Bridge, Geraldine .. 750 773 Coulter, L. A., Orari Bridge, Geraldine .. 75 319 Cowles, F. C., Upper Waitohi, Timaru .. 515 354 Craig, R. P., Geraldine .. . . .. 150 160 Crombie, Robert, Waitohi (delivery), Temuka 378 342 Crosson, Mrs. E. M., Geraldine .. .. — 109 Crosson, Mrs. E. M., Peel Forest .. 600 406 ] Crossman, A. D., Milford, Temuka .. 974 1,010 ] Crotty and Crotty, Geraldine .. .. 637 625 ]

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Geraldine County—continued. Crotty Bros., Pleasant Valley, Geraldine .. 1,467 1,391 Crotty, W. C., Raukapuka, Geraldine .. 336 280 Cullen, S. W., Orari Bridge, Geraldine .. -— 34 Davey, Alfred James, Waitohi Flat, Temuka 619 599 Davey, E. S., Rangatira Valley delivery, 489 Nil Temuka Davey, G. A., Rangatira Valley, Temuka .. 213 376 Davey, W. H., Rangatira Valley delivery, 282 263 Temuka . Davis, P. H., Geraldine.. .. .. 565 Nil Dean, Arthur, Kakahu School, Pleasant Point 21 38 Dennistoun, G. J., Rangitata .. .. 2,425 2,506 De Renzy, John, Winchester .. .. 8 11 Deverell, Mrs. A. F., Arundel .. .. 810 1,042 Dick, J. M., Upper Waitohi, Temuka .. 203 116 Dixon, R. A., Box 33, Geraldine .. : 916 1,219 Dobson, A. E., Temuka.. .. .. j 405 333 Donald, James, Rapuwai, Pleasant Point .. | •— 1,270 Donnithorne, Albert, Gapes Valley, Geraldine | 343 374 Draffin, David, Upper Waitohi .. .. 117 191 Drake, Francis A., Clandeboye .. .. ; 157 420 Drake, J. B., Clandeboye .. .. 315 162 Divan, R. A., Pleasant Point .. .. 118 245 Earl, J. J., Orari .. .. .. 588 197 Earl, W., Geraldine .. .. .. 975 620 Edgar, George, Rangitata .. .. 177 228 Edgar, J. H., Orton .. .. .. j 768 670 Ellery Bros., Belfield, Orari .. .. I 292 544 Elliot, J. M., Upper Waitohi, Temuka .. — 11 Elliott, W., Clandeboye.. .. .. 248 137 Ellis, W. H., Winchester .. .. 103 17 Elmslie, H. B., Geraldine .. .. 190 149 Erickson, H. E., Gapes Valley, Geraldine .. 20 Nil Evans, E. C., Woodbury .. .. — 3 Evans, George, Peel Forest .. .. 196 170 Evans, H. E., Arundel .. .. .. — 120 Field, A. G., Kakahu Rural Delivery, Gerald- 190 69 ine Fifield, Joseph, Woodbury .. .. 4 Nil , Finn, James, Geraldine .. .. 612 630 Fitzgerald, Mrs. Maria, Orari .. .. 2,585 2,685 Fletcher Bros., Hilton .. .. .. 290 305 Foohey, J., Hilton .. .. .. 182 286 Ford, Alex.. Hanging Rock, Pleasant Point — 257 Ford, William, Orari Bridge .. .. 726 303 Ford, William, sen., Orari .. .. 23 24 Fraser, Thomas, Peel Forest .. .. 155 139 Friel, D. P., Hilton .. .. .. 161 141 Friel, F. H., Pleasant Point .. .. — 82 Galletley, E. N., Gapes Valley, Geraldine .. 118 Nil Gardiner Bros., Upper Waitohi, Temuka .. 1,178 815 Gilliatt, George, Orton .. .. .. — 303 Giruson, Albert, Geraldine .. .. 265 377 Gimson, C., Geraldine .. .. .. 343 405 Glennie Bros., Beautiful Valley, Geraldine 600 563 Goodeve Bros., Terrace Road, Temuka .. 70 90 Goodwin, Thomas, Upper Waitohi, Temuka 470 451 Gould, Alexander, Rangitata .. .. 883 762 Gould Bros., Orton .. .. .. 1,109 540 Gould, G. J., Rangatira Valley, Temuka .. 491 460 Grant, L. J., Clandeboye, Temuka .. 3,169 3,528 Gray, R. A. P., Tripp Settlement, Woodbury 43 37 Gray burn, E. R., Geraldine .. .. 443 228 Grayburn, F. W., Box 2, Orari .. .. 1,331 1,126 Green, Frank, Temuka .. .. .. 87 103 Green, J., Edmund, Kakahu Road, Temuka 598 633 Greene, William S., Orton .. .. 177 169 Gregan, Daniel, Four Peaks, Geraldine .. 1,058 1,030 Guerin, Michael (Executors of), (rural deliv- 860 943 ery), Temuka Guild, A. R., Temuka .. .. .. 2 Nil Guild, Malcolm, Temuka .. .. 1,415 1,298 Hall, Mrs. Helen, Geraldine (Kakahu delivery) 289 207 Hall, Thomas (Executors of), Gapes Valley, 252 352 Geraldine Hall, Thomas E., Gapes Valley, Geraldine 394 371 Halstead, E. M., Pleasant Point .. .. 400 604 Hammond, G. R., Four Peaks, Geraldine .. 918 934 Hammond, R. H., Te Moana, Geraldine .. 306 234 Hampton, John, Rapuwai, Pleasant Point 256 27 Hargreaves, W. H., Kakahu, Geraldine .. 2,386 2,579 Harper, R. P., Four Peaks, Geraldine .. 1,578 1,657 Harries, W. M., Pleasant Valley, Geraldine 226 27 Harris, James Henry, Arundel .. .. 51 6 Harvey, R. J., Rangitata .. .. 311 280

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No. of Sheep on April 30. April 30, 1925. 1926. Geraldine County—continued. , Hawkes, H. B., Four Peaks, Geraldine .. I 689 738 Hay hurst, J. P., Temuka .. .. 16 33 Haywood, Wm., Beautiful Valley, Geraldine | — 60 Heenan, Alfred, Rangatira Valley, Teinuka I — 579 Hearn Bros., Rangitata.. .. .. I 1,054 1,310 Hearn, P. W., Rangitata .. .. j 67 53 Hearn, W. H. (rural delivery), Rangitata | 131 165 Island Henderson, R., Waitohi Delivery, Temuka i 613 777 Heney, W., Peel Forest.. .. .. — 141 Hewson, Mrs. M. S., Box 20, Orari .. 395 500 Hewson, Robert, Geraldine .. .. 151 69 Hill, Henry, Geraldine .. .. .. j 612 715 Hobson, —, Clandeboye .. .. ] — 250 Hogg, G. J., Waitohi Flat, Temuka .. 207 255 Holland, A. M., Beautiful Valley, Geraldine 821 439 Holland, A. M., Beautiful Valley, Geraldine —■ 248 Horgan, B., Temuka .. .. .. 341 204 Hughes, Thomas, Geraldine .. .. j 45 43 Hughes, T. H., Box 14, Geraldine .. j 677 832 Hullen, J. H., Pleasant Point .. .. 258 222 Hullen, J. M., Beautiful Valley, Geraldine 103 103 Hullen, J. M. (Estate of), Pleasant Point .. 279 431 Humm, W. C., Pleasant Valley, Geraldine 298 124 Inglis Bros., Rangitata .. .. .. 796 794 Tnglis, William, Peel Forest Road, Rangitata 1,426 1,425 Irvine, A. J., Geraldine .. .. 105 107 Isbister, R., Rapuwai, Pleasant Point .. 751 892 Johnston, C. G., Arundel .. .. — 71 Johnston, J. A., Milford, Temuka .. 411 Nil Jones, A. A. S., Terrace Road, Waitohi, 122 120 Temuka Jones, Benjamin, Hilton .. .. — 67 Jones, W. B„ Hilton .. .. .. 227 253 Kelland, J. C., Orton .. .. 445 484 Kelliher, J., Orari Bridge .. .. 356 346 Kelman, Alexander William, Geraldine .. 1,324 1,388 Kelman, J. A. (rural mail), Geraldine .. 917 554 Kelman, Misses M. and G. (rural delivery), 587 738 Geraldine Kennedy, D., Temuka .. .. .. 1,136 1,275 Kernohan, John, Winchester .. .. 260 250 Kliem, Fritz, Four Peaks Delivery, Geraldine 308 11 Knowles, R., Te Moana, Geraldine .. 875 1,005 Lamb, D. M., Orari .. .. .. — 212 Lane, D. A., Winchester .. . . 753 506 Leary, J. F., Hilton .. .. .. 128 234 Lelievre, Victor, Gapes Valley, Geraldine .. 395 406 Leonard, Joseph, Geraldine .. .. 252 400 Leonard, Thomas, Geraldine .. .. 878 366 Lewis, C., Arundel .. .. .. 21 Nil Lewis, D. E., Hilton Road, Temuka .. 642 1,135 Lewis, James, Arundel .. .. .. 164 92 Ley, Charles, Pleasant Point .. .. 488 627 Linklater, David, Upper Waitohi, Temuka 287 349 Linklater, William, Geraldine . . .. 540 537 Linton, Alexander, Beautiful Valley, Geral- 864 719 dine Livesay, Hugh C., Clandeboye .. .. 195 318 Love, James (rural delivery), Arundel .. 643 780 Lynn, W., Te Moana .. .. .. 1,531 1,508 Lyon, John, Rangatira Valley, Temuka .. 486 1,030 Lyon, Thomas, Waitohi, Temuka . i 1,030 1,253 Lyon, W. J., Kakahu Road Delivery, Temuka 676 582 Lyons, Mrs. A., Orari Bridge, Geraldine .. — 50 Lyons, M., Woodbury .. .. .. 420 510 Lysaght, Andrew, Pleasant Valley, Geraldine 306 241 Lysaght, Austin, Geraldine .. .. 165 277 Lysaght, James, Geraldine .. .. 835 1,108 Lysaght, Miss Mary, Tripp, Woodbury .. — 220 Lysaght, Patrick, Orari Gorge Delivery, 260 343 Woodbury Lysaght, T., Tripp Settlement, Geraldine .. 199 208 Macauley, Robert, Ohape, Temuka .. 368 350 MacCallum, O. P., Clandeboye .. .. 220 220 Macdonald, A. G., Geraldine .. .. 352 495 Macdonald, A. J., Ruakapuka, Geraldine .. — 205 Macdonald, D., Waitohi, Temuka .. — 243 Macdonald, G. A. M., Orari .. .. 2,969 2,626 Macdonald, J. W., Ruakapuka, Geraldine.. 1,326 Nil Mackie, W., Clandeboye .. .. 112 61 MacKinnon, Neil, Waitohi, Temuka .. 420 347 MacLeod, R., Te Moana, Geraldine .. 221 216 Macphail, W. A., Peel Forest .. .. 1,286 1,205 Malin and Murray, Ohape, Temuka .. — 174

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Gebaldine County—continued. Mallinson, W. T., Four Peaks, Geraldine .. 1,065 828 Markham, C. W., Woodbury .. .. 245 225 Markham Bros., Orari Bridge .. .. 344 880 Mason, W., Orari .. .. .. 189 125 Matheson, G. B., Opihi Terrace, Temuka .. 117 84 Matheson, W. G., Waitohi (rural), Temuka 719 300 Maxwell Bros., Geraldine .. .. 2,085 2,030 Maxwell, H., Kakahu School, Pleasant Point 1,060 948 Maxwell, R. B. H., Upper Waitohi .. 176 340 McCabe, Joseph J., Waitohi .. .. 225 229 MoCabe, Misses M. and A., Waitohi .. 300 Nil McClelland Bros., Rangitata .. .. 512 663 McColl, W. H., Geraldine .. .. 890 1,145 McCormack, James, Milford, Temuka .. — 39 McCullough, George, Temuka .. .. 777 1,601 McCully, Samuel, Temuka .. .. 2,175 2,425 McDonald, Charles, Orari Bridge.. •• 129 180 McDonald, W., Arundel .. .. 353 921 McDonnell, Hugh (Executors of), Geraldine 339 Nil McEvey, E. J., Woodbury .. .. 202 326 McFadgen, M. J. (rural delivery), Geraldine 339 375 McFarlane, G., Oakleigh, Winchester .. 847 610 McGrath, W. R., Temuka .. .. 94 63 Mcllwrick, F. W., Orton .. .. 120 Nil Mcllwrick, R. E., Upper Waitohi, Temuka.. 1,163 1,610 McKay, Hugh, Pleasant Valley, Geraldine 236 169 McKenzie, K., Geraldine .. .. 840 806 McKeown, R. J., Woodbury .. .. 2,007 2,525 McLean, John A., Geraldine .. .. 1,198 1,125 McLeod, J. R., Geraldine .. .. 1,425 1,156 McMillan, A. H., Clandeboye .. .. 371 729 McNab, Daniel, Rangitata .. .. 548 510 Metcalf, A. G., Rangitata .. .. 711 699 Metcalf, W. M., Rangitata .. .. 1,125 840 Miller, John William, Rangitata Island .. 309 362 Mills, A. S., Upper Waitohi, Temuka .. 423 407 Mills, R. M., Milford, Temuka .. .. 50 280 Millton, F. I., Orari .. .. .. 2,931 1,793 Moore, John, Waitohi, Temuka .. .. 673 474 Moore, William (Waitohi), Rose Street, 2,106 2,522 Timaru Morris, W. H., Orari Bridge, Geraldine .. 630 742 Moss, C. H., Rangitata .. .. .. 55 61 Mulvihill, James, Pleasant Valley, Geraldine 278 220 Mulvihill, Miss B., Te Moana, Geraldine .. 71 62 Mulvihill, Patrick, Beautiful Valley, Geraldine 1,246 1,498 Murphy, E., Pleasant Valley, Geraldine .. 688 600 Neutze, F. C., Geraldine .. .. 529 788 Neutze, H. R., Geraldine .. .. 540 778 Netuze, S. J., Tripp Settlement, Geraldine 1,267 1,051 Nolan, J. J., Clandeboye .. .. 118 359 Nolan, R. P., Woodbury .. .. 2,800 2,750 Northam, S. J., Rangitata .. .. 285 249 O'Brien, Cornelius, Gapes Valley, Geraldine 728 660 O'Connell, John, Waitohi, Temuka .. 210 19 Omelvena, William, Kakahu Road, Hilton 82 105 O'Neill, E. F. (Estate of), Kakahu Road, 409 559 Temuka Orr Bros., Waitohi, Temuka .. .. 513 780 Padgett, C. S., Te Moana (rural mail), 164 150 Geraldine Pagan, F. E., Upper Waitohi .. .. 336 30 Palmer, A. T., Rangitata .. .. 574 674 Palmer, C. C., Orari .. .. .. 171 160 Palmer, James H., Orton .. .. 588 687 Palmer, George, Rangitata .. .. 118 105 Palmer, Thomas, Orari .. .. .. 650 1,201 Palmer, W. H., Temuka .. .. — 925 Pannell, A. E. (rural delivery), Geraldine .. —■ 390 Parham, Mrs. Ellen, Arundel .. .. 102 140 Parish, E. I., Lower Waitoki, Temuka ,. — 120 Parke, S. J., Clandeboye .. .. — 382 Parr, Mrs. F. I., Geraldine .. .. 317 397 Paterson, Douglas H., Temuka .. .. 1,098 974 Paterson, James H., Rangitata .. .. 1,212 1,242 Paterson, John A., Winchester .. .. 507 634 Paterson, Thomas J., Geraldine .. .. 524 413 Patrick, A., Pleasant Valley .. .. 84 65 Patrick, G. F., Gapes Valley, Geraldine .. 4 84 Patrick, W. E., Gapes Valley, Geraldine .. 411 445 Patrick, W. M., Gapes Valley .. .. 344 406 Payne, Wm., Orari .. .. .. 583 300 Pearse, D. W., Waitohi Flat, Temuka .. 600 389 Pearse, J. B., Waitohi, Temuka .. .. 224 197 Pearse, Reginald, Waitohi, Temuka .. 234 135

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I No. of Sheep on I April 30, April 80, j 1925. 1926. Geraldine County—continued. Pemberton, I). J., Clandeboye .. .. 561 362 Pemberton, S. P., Clandeboye .. .. 292 276 Peters, S. Tripp, Geraldine .. .. — 140 Pierce, George H., Geraldine .. .. 112 101 Pierce, S. H., Hilton .. .. .. 125 77 Pithie, Herbert, Geraldine .. .. 220 260 Pitt, C. W., Rapuwai, Pleasant Point .. 477 450 Pizzey, John B., Orari .. .. .. 267 275 Pratt, P. G., Orari Bridge. Geraldine .. 834 1,009 Pratt, H. S., Arundel .. .. 173 190 Prattley, George, Winchester .. .. 1,064 70 Prattley, Leonard, Milford, Temuka .. 295 346 Prattley, W.. Pleasant Valley, Geraldine .. 296 286 Priddle, A. J., Orton .. " .. .. 1,010 353 Priddle, Albert, Belfield, via Geraldine .. 714 832 Priddle, W., Winchester .. .. 128 165 Pringle, James A. (Orari), 10 Selwyn Street, 1,520 Nil Timaru Quantock, A. F., Te Moana, Geraldine .. 1,379 1,340 Quantock, Job, Belfield, Orari .. .. 1,083 1,150 Quantock, R. H., Te Moana, Geraldine .. — 917 Rae, F., Woodbury .. .. .. 74 85 Rae, G. T., Orari .. .. .. 253 191 Rae, J. M„ Woodbury .. .. .. 198 252 Regan, William, Orari Bridge, Geraldine .. 296 Nil Reid, Alexander, Hilton .. .. 1,162 964 Reid, Andrew (Executors of), Geraldine .. 93 111 Reid, Andrew, Orari Bridge .. .. 947 1,870 Reid, P., Geraldine .. .. .. 510 490 Reid, John, Geraldine .. .. 2,924 2,650 Reid, L. L. P., Kakahu School .. .. ■— 150 Reid, S. H., Rangitata .. .. .. 308 254 Reid, William, Opuha Gorge, Geraldine .. 1,962 1,725 Rice, John H., Woodbury .. .. 922 1,007 Richards, F. G. T., Orton .. .. — 120 Richards, Richard, Geraldine .. .. 220 281 Riches, Arthur E. (Executors of), Woodbury 193 Nil Ritchie, Donald, Clandeboye .. .. 563 355 Roberts, J. B., Roberts, Orari .. .. — 103 Robinson, F. M., Peel Forest .. .. 2,174 3,053 Robinson, J. J., Four Peaks, Geraldine .. 500 420 Robinson, Joseph, Four Peaks, Geraldine .. 369 349 Robinson, R., Te Moana, Geraldine .. 464 409 Robinson, T. M., Pleasant Valley, Geraldine 783 859 Rose, J. K., Four Peaks, Orari Bridge .. 553 580 Ruddenklau, Frank H., Rangitata .. 6,505 6,836 Rutherford, John, jun., Peel Forest .. 1,711 1,714 Scott, A. and P., Orari Bridge, Geraldine .. 377 608 Scott, A. B. and D. C., Winchester .. 545 426 Scott, Mrs. C., Hilton .. .. .. 493 543 Scott, W. W., Woodbury .. .. 289 270 Scully, D. D., Orari Bridge, Geraldine . . 194 195 Scully, Mrs. Catherine, Orari Bridge, Geral- 224 225 dine Sercombe, R. T. W., Geraldine .. .. 1,743 1,346 Sewell, Herbert, Waitohi, Temuka .. 255 245 Shaw, G. B., Orton .. .. .. 206 345 Sherratt, Noah, Geraldine .. .. 584 732 Sim, R. F., Four Peaks, Geraldine .. 702 970 Simpson, John, Orari .. .. .. — 44 Sinclair - Thomson, A. R., Four Peaks, 1,248 1,244 Geraldine Sinclair - Thomson, J. H., Four Peaks, Geral- 1,700 1,700 dine Slater, S. W., Winchester .. .. 233 66 Smart, A. E., Waitohi, Temuka .. .. 180 153 Smith, C. M. and E. A. (Beautiful Valley, 1,860 1,140 Geraldine), Lincoln Smith, Gordon B., Pleasant Valley, Geraldine 112 75 Smith, Matthew, Seadown delivery, Temuka 202 117 Smith, Robert, Hilton delivery, Temuka .. 360 331 South, F. E., Geraldine .. .. — 173 South, Jesse C., Winchester .. .. 321 1,770 South, John, Orari Bridge, Geraldine .. 42 114 Sparks, W. E., Gapes Valley, Geraldine .. — 9 Spencer, Major A. C. D., Woodbury .. 63 ' 52 Squire, A. H., Waitohi, Temuka .. 178 277 Stalker, Lowden, Gapes Valley .. .. 428 655 Staniland, W. H., Clandeboye .. ■. 41 64 Stapleton, John, Temuka .. • • 82 45 Stephens, A. J., Pleasant Point .. .. 401 528 Stewart, D. T., Box 1, Orari .. .. 1,052 1,018 Stonyer, G. H., Orari, Gorge Road, Geraldine 436 369 Stratford, T.H.. Upper Waitohi .. .. 658 559 Stringer, John H, Kakahu Bush, Geraldine 56 134

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Geraldine County—continued. Sugrue, D., Rangitata .. .. .. 705 727 Sugrue, Mrs. M., Belfield, Orari .. .. 249 413 Swaney, M. R., Orton (rural delivery) .. 335 Nil Symons, P. H., Orton .. .. .. — 458 Tait, Mrs. Ann, Woodbury .. .. 960 918 Tagg, George, Orari Bridge, Geraldine .. — 26 Talbot Bros., Woodlands, Temuka .. 2,117 2,327 Talbot, Leslie, Temuka .. .. 724 807 Talbot, W. H., Opuha, Pleasant Point .. 1,510 1,493 Tarbotton, F. W., Temuka .. .. 17 31 Tate, George, Rangitata Island .. .. 792 766 Tavener, Frederick, Belfield, Geraldine .. 1,065 1,192 Taylor, E., Clandeboye .. .. 831 909 Taylor, James N., Milford, Temuka .. 413 349 Taylor, William, Hilton .. .. 294 222 Temple, E. G., Geraldine .. .. 572 586 Thatcher, F. J., Orari Gorge, Geraldine .. 460 343 Thew, J. R., Peel Forest .. .. 131 106 Thomson, J. R., Milford, Temuka .. —• 55 Tindall, John, Kakahu delivery, Geraldine 159 186 Tiplady, J. J., Geraldine .. .. 623 786 Titheridge, M. A., Orari .. .. 140 103 Topham, W. 0., Temuka .. .. 342 362 Tozer, W. J., Rangatira Valley, Temuka .. 152 111 Tripp Bros., Orari Gorge, Geraldine .. 22,992 22,996 Tripp, J. M. H., Geraldine .. .. 512 715 Trumper, S. W., Temuka .. .. 489 608 Upritchard, Samuel, Rangitata .. .. 237 993 Vance, John, Woodbury .. .. 535 450 Verrall, H. M., Temuka.. .. .. 117 103 Volckman, Ronald, Te Moana delivery, 974 973 Geraldine Wade, T., Rangitata Island .. .. — 457 Walker, C. E., Te Moana, Geraldine .. 11 7 Walker, Wm., Four Peaks, Geraldine .. 282 113 Waller, E. H, Gapes Valley .. .. 297 180 Waller, George, Geraldine .. .. 364 319 Walters, Cecil, Geraldine .. .. 89 58 Walton, W. G., Pleasant Valley, Geraldine 132 225 Ward, C. E., Upper Waitohi, Temuka .. 361 375 Ward, George fi., Ohape, Temuka .. —- 40 Warne, Mrs. Mary J., Woodbury .. — 2 Warne, T. C., Beautiful Valley, Geraldine.. 56 57 Watson, Alexander, Upper Waitohi, Temuka 4 27 Watson, A. S., Rangatira Valley, Temuka .. 399 229 Watts, Frederick, Rangitata Island .. 459 497 Weaver, W. H., Belfield, Orari .. .. 10 5 Webb Bros., Waihi Bush, Woodbury .. 1,066 915 Webb, Robert, Woodbury .. .. 71 77 Webb, William, Pleasant Valley, Box 28, 274 290 Geraldine Westaway, W. W., Temuka .. .. — 324 Wharton, W., Rangitata .. .. 1,465 706 White, John, Winchester .. .. — 14 Wightman, S. B., Temuka .. .. 379 326 Wilks, Charles, Winchester .. .. 256 185 Willy, W., Orari .. .. .. 185 157 Winmill, E. 0., Hilton .. .. .. 678 Nil Withers, P. G., Geraldine .. .. 362 330 Woodham, F., Beautiful Valley, Geraldine 562 698 Wooding Bros., Rangitata .. .. 1,023 1,232 Wooding, J. A., Four Peaks, Geraldine .. 979 1,243 Wooding, J. A., Rangitata, Four Peaks, 773 765 Geraldine Wooding, Joseph, sen., Woodbury .. 631 1,044 Wooding, Ronald, Woodbury .. .. 80 73 Wooding, T. P., Woodbury .. .. 1,147 1,369 Worner, A. H., Geraldine .. .. — 45 Worner, George, Geraldine .. .. 2,299 818 Wright, J., Rangitata Island .. .. 184 306 Yates, R., Woodbury .. .. .. 165 131 Young, F. M., Winchester .. .. 902 789 327,300 329,834 LEVELS COUNTY (In Timaru Subdivision). Acton, George, Pleasant Point .. .. 204 209 Agnew, F. W., Pleasant Point .. .. 444 607 Agnew, James, Totara Valley, Pleasant Point 58 304 Aitken, Alexander, Opihi, Pleasant Point .. 63 75 Aitken, Robert, Pleasant Point .. ... 297 294 Allen, W. J., Pareora West .. .. 165 180 Anderson, J. E., Sutherland's Delivery, 692 672 Pleasant Point

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No. of Sheep on I April 30, April 30, j 1925. 1920. Levels County—continued. Andrews, E. S., Sutherland's, Pleasant Point 487 528 Annett, David, Sutherland's .. .. 499 356 Anstey, H. N. (Claremont), 2 Nile Street, 123 234 Timaru Arden, W. H., Otipua .. .. .. 54 19 Armstrong, P. G., Tycho Mail .. .. 866 930 Armstrong, J., Tycho Delivery .. .. 927 960 Armstrong, John, Claremont .. .. 385 248 Arnott, W., Pleasant Point .. .. — 45 Bain, Walter, Tycho Delivery, Levels .. 965 871 Baldoek, P. A., Hazelburn, Pleasant Point —- 593 Balfour, Robert, Washdyke .. .. 75 Ml Barbour, David, Tycho Delivery, Timaru .. 452 442 Bassett, W. J., Rosewill School, Timaru .. 392 461 Battersby, R. P., Totara Valley, Pleasant 590 450 Point Beck, W. P., Totara Valley, Pleasant Point 532 592 Bee Bros., Kingsdown, Timaru .. .. 99 115 Beedell, W., Opihi, Pleasant Point .. 19 20 Bell, John, Levels .. .. .. 125 Nil Bellette, A. V., Seadown Delivery .. 286 Nil Bennett, A. P., Washdyke .. .. 20 Nil Bishop, A. L., Pleasant Point .. .. 410 220 Black, W. J., Sutherland's .. .. 1,461 1,295 Blackler, C., Totara Valley, Pleasant Point 1,210 950 Blackler, Owen, Pleasant Point .. .. 3,036 3,670 Blackwood, W. J., Sutherland's, Pleasant 1,148 1,154 Point Blakemore, George, Opihi, Pleasant Point.. 999 807 Blakemore, W. H., Sutherland's, Pleasant 732 716 Point Bourne, J. L., Pleasant Point .. .. 512 520 Boyd, Mrs. Georgina, Pleasant Point .. 118 205 Bracefield, M. S. (Claremont), Church Street, 70 93 Timaru Brien, M. P., Claremont .. .. 74 70 Brightling, L., Cave .. .. .. 557 695 Broadhurst, W. E., Pareora East .. 104 83 Brophy, Kyran, Tycho Delivery .. .. 498 Nil Brophy, Simon, Tycho Delivery .. .. 235 Nil Brosnahan, D. J., Cave .. .. 224 222 Brosnahan, H., Levels .. .. .. 57 57 Brosnahan, H., Pah Farm, Seadown .. 354 348 Brosnahan, James, Pleasant Point .. 309 357 Brosnahan, Mrs. M., Otipua .. .. 740 564 Brosnahan, Patrick, Rosewill .. .. 235 214 Brosnahan, T. W., Seadown .. .. 357 313 Brosnan, T. M., Kerry town .. .. 70 65 Brown Bros., Sutherland's, Pleasant Point 648 1,201 Brown, Prancis, Claremont .. .. 384 348 Brown, H. L., Opihi, Pleasant Point .. . 648 832 Brown, J. L., Pareora West, Timaru .. 95 206 Browne, S. J., Meadows, Washdyke .. 20 12 Buckingham Bros., Cricklewood .. .. 290 Nil Buckingham, W. T., Cricklewood .. 3,756 4,680 Buckley, T. J., Orowhenua, Temuka .. 184 186 Burns, M. P., Levels .. .. .. 299 216 Butcher, Edwin, Pleasant Point .. .. 178 Nil Butler, Ernest, Pairview .. .. 180 156 Butterworth, Robert, Cave .. .. j 416 403 Buxton, W. S. (Estate of), Totara Valley, — 811 Pleasant Point Cadwallader, W. E., Levels .. .. 23 30 Cain, David, Seadown .. .. .. 78 78 Cain, Samuel, Seadown .. .. 77 57 Cain, William, Seadown .. .. 70 133 Cairns, Henry M., Claremont Rural Delivery 216 165 Caldwell Bros., Otipua .. .. .. 402 498 Cameron, J. E. P., Timaru .. .. 405 546 Campbell Bros., Waitara, Box 33, Pleasant 521 582 Point Campbell, R. and P., Kingsdown .. 655 649 Campbell, R. T., Hadlow, Timaru .. 408 706 Cargo Bros., Temuka .. .. .. 598 482 Carmody, Jeremiah, Pleasant Point .. 44 121 Carter, D. T„ Pleasant Point .. .. 2,795 2,782 Cartwright, Edward, Levels .. .. 234 306 Cartwright, James, Pleasant Point .. 410 917 Casey, Gerald, Claremont .. .. 150 150 Casey, Richard, Pareora West .. .. 6 10 Chapman, C. W., Opihi, Pleasant Point .. 780 1,003 Chapman, James E.,Mayfield, Pleasant Point 529 493 Chapman, T. E., Rosewill, 53 Rathmore — 814 Street, Timaru Chisholm, A. S., Sutherland's .. .. 150 166

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Levels County—continued. Chittock, F. B., Tyoho Delivery, Timaru .. 415 361 Clark, W. J., Timaru-Temuka Delivery, 5 30 Timaru Cleland, A. J., Sutherland's, Pleasant Point 1,111 1,269 Cleland, R. 6., Sutherland's .. .. 2,105 3,045 Coles, J. G., Tyeho Mai! .. .. 249 256 Collett, W. H., Opihi, Pleasant Point .. 660 795 Colwill, John, Landsboro, Timaru .. 73 Nil Connolly, Simon, Seadown .. .. 426 1,630 Connolly, William, Kerry town .. .. 252 135 Cooper, Peter, Washdyke .. .. — 7 Corlett, A. M„ Oakwood, Gleniti .. 136 159 Coughlan, M.. Kingsdown .. .. 430 482 Crampton, F. G., Kingsdown Delivery, 324 257 Timaru Crampton, W. D., Sutherland's .. .. 648 Nil Crossman, A. G., Tyoho Mail, Timaru .. 204 217 Cuthbert, James, Sutherland's, Pleasan t Point 434 265 Daley, C., Tycho .. .. .. 346 Nil Daley, P., Tycho Mail, Timaru .. .. 372 281 Daley, T., Tyoho .. .. .. 292 503 Daniel, E. H., Kingsdown, Timaru .. 138 382 Davidson, F. E., Sutherland's Delivery, 600 643 Pleasant Point Davison, J. R., Kingsdown, Timaru .. 222 248 Davison, Peter, Pleasant Point .. .. 156 7 Dent, A. G., Pleasant Point .. .. 276 311 Divan Bros., Washdyke .. .. 195 249 Divan, T., Rosewill, Washdyke .. .. — 248 Divan, W., Rose will .. .. .. 398 311 Doake, R., Tycho Mail .. .. .. 47£j 418 Doyle, Thomas, Adair .. .. .. 115 131 Drake, John B., Pleasant Point .. .. 7 Nil Edgar, Robert (Estate of), Seadown Delivery 168 601 Elliott, George E., Claremont .. .. 746 749 Ellis, J. S., Claremont .. .. .. — 150 Esler, Andrew, Claremont .. .. — 253 Esler, James, Cave .. .. .. 86 Nil Esler, Mrs. Margaret, Sutherland's, Pleasant 286 90 Point Esler, R. J., Sutherland's, Pleasant Point 235 117 Esler, W. G., Sutherland's .. .. 254 824 Esler, W. J., Levels Valley, Pleasant Point •— 192 Falska, J. W., Tycho Mail, Timaru .. 424 387 Fenwick, A., Sutherland's, Pleasant Point — 674 Fenwiok, John, Pleasant Point .. .. 825 750 Feutz, E. W., Sutherland's .. .. 4 154 Fitzgerald Bros., Dirrah, Kerrytown .. — 780 Fitzgerald, M. J., Seadown Rural Delivery 733 703 Fitzgerald, Thomas, Seadown .. .. 76 98 Fitzgerald, W. D., Kerrytown .. .. 320 549 Foley, Daniel, Kerrytown ' .. 105 82 Fowler, John, Claremont .. .. 129 118 Fraser, A. J., Hadlow, Timaru '.. .. 232 120 Fraser, Alexander, Rosewill, Tycho Delivery, 286 411 Timaru Fraser and McTeague, Otipua .. .. 219 140 Fraser, Donald, Otipua.. .. .. 128 109 Frazer, J. (Kingsdown), P.O., Timaru .. — 63 Gaffaney, J. A. and L., Seadown.. .. 546 624 Gafianey, Mrs. Julia, Temuka .. .. I 112 190 Garrick, T. B., Pleasant Point .. ..J 1,839 2,213 Gibson, Alexander, Sutherland's .. 522 543 Giles, N. I., Seadown .. .. .. 53 78 Gill, H. R., Rosewill .. .. .. 295 287 Gilliatt, William, Washdyke .. .. 157 Ml Gilsenan, Michael, Otipua .. .. 50 20 Glass, J. (Estate of), Levels .. .. — 524 Glennie, W., Hazelburn, Pleasant Point .. 903 1,038 Goldie, J., Pleasant Point .. .. 264 262 Goodwin, L. V., Claremont .. .. 309 189 Gosling, A. R., Claremont .. .. 188 54 Gould, H. J., Pleasant Point .. .. 447 434 Gould, Jane, Pleasant Point .. .. 335 513 Gould, Richard, Pleasant Point .. .. 535 264 Grant and Seaton, Timaru .. .. 617 350 Grant, Donald, Elloughton Grange, Timaru 2,871 3,269 Grant, J. V., Sutherland's, Pleasant Point 251 268 Gray, W. S., Cave .. .. .. 384 271 Green, John, Gleniti .. .. .. 237 266 Greig, Thomas, Claremont .. .. 102 16 Gudsell, T., Rosewill .. .. .. 258 194 Gunn, W., Sutherland's Delivery, Pleasant —■ 282 Point Hall, F., Pleasant Point .. .. 203 192 %

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30. 1925. 1926. Levels County—continued. Hall, H. B., Saltwater Creek .. .. 14 11 Hall, James, Tycho Mail, Timaru .. 81 91 Hamilton, Andrew, Gleniti .. .. 30 30 Hammond, John, Pareora East .. .. 406 612 Hammond, K., Fair-view .. .. 52 53 Hampton, John and George, Kingsdown .. 33 49 Hanson, S. P., Pareora .. .. .. 136 123 Harkness, W. S., Levels .. .. 106 130 Harper, M. C., Tycho Delivery, Waitawa .. — 97 Hart, Mrs. F. A., Rosewill .. .. 630 711 Hart, R. B., Rosewill .. .. .. 353 620 Hassall, W. S., Claremont .. .. 109 53 Hay and Hornbrook, Washdvke .. .. — 176 Hedley Bros., Seadown .. .. 776 815 Henderson, D. K., Opihi, Pleasant Point .. 380 256 Henrikson, C. A., Totara Valley .. .. 1,405 1,535 Hide, C. H., Pairview .. . . .. — 64 Hide, T. E., Seadown, via Temuka .. 141 422 Hill, William, Pareora West .. .. 865 456 Hindley, P. L., Tycho Delivery .. .. 226 268 Histon, D. P., Pleasant Point .. .. 373 448 Honeywell, W. B., Pleasant Point .. 277 333 Houstown, W. C., Claremont, Timaru .. — 5 Howden, A., Raincliff, Pleasant Point .. 186 182 Hunter, Peter, Sutherland's Delivery .. 165 160 Ivey, T. H., Saltwater Creek, Timaru .. 1,053 1,074 Ivey, Thomas H., Salisbury, Timaru .. 320 547 Jackson, Alfred, Otipua .. .. 294 275 Jackson, Amos, Washdyke .. .. 34 28 Jackson, George, Otipua .. .. 211 188 Jackson, S. R., Pleasant Point .. .. 385 411 Jamieson, J. P. K., Tycho Plat .. .. 4,436 4,144 Johnson, T. J., Levels .. .. .. 412 395 Jones, A. J., Levels .. .. .. — 103 Jones, S. W., Sutherland's .. .. 322 329 Jones, T. E. and H., Sutherland's, Pleasant 328 377 Point Jones, W. B. S., Tycho Delivery, Timaru .. 213 488 Jukes, Robert, Cricklewood .. .. — 131 Kelland, A. P., Fairview .. .. 671 774 Kelland, Edwin, Timaru .. .. 910 846 Kelman, A. J., Washdyke Delivery .. 609 1,390 Kelman, John, Timaru Rural, Washdyke .. 338 510 Kelman, W. H., Washdyke .. .. 61 45 Kerr, A. E., Cave .. .. .. 1,840 1,880 Kerr, C. E., Kingsdown .. .. 1,175 1,712 Kerr, E. G., Salisbury .. .. .. 478 322 Kerr, J. H., Kingsdown .. .. 21 94 Kerslake, Gilbert, Sutherland's, Pleasant 1,466 1,331 Point King, F. H. (Opihi, Pleasant Point), Box 221, 529 528 Timaru King, J. C., Landsboro, Timaru .. .. 1,366 1,189 King, W. H., Rosewill .. .. .. 298 583 Kingston, R. and N., Opihi, Pleasant Point 529 491 Kingston, S., Pairview .. .. .. 321 374 Kirke, C. V., Levels .. .. . . 179 193 Kydd, Robert, Sutherland's .. .. 104 28 Lamb, Alexander R., Sutherland's Delivery, 328 271 Pleasant Point Laurenson, L., Pleasant Point .. .. 845 52 Lawrie, Charles A., Cave .. .. 72 110 Lev, Edwin, Sutherland's Delivery, Pleasant 724 590 Point Ley, W. G., Pleasant Point .. .. 500 554 Little, James, Cave .. .. .. 646 826 Little, W. A., Cave .. .. .. 463 219 Lott, William, Claremont .. .. 431 331 Love, John, Washdyke .. .. .. 32 Nil Lyon, C. G., Pleasant Point .. .. 754 855 Macaw Bros., Pleasant Point .. .. — 308 Mack, W., Fairview .. .. .. 71 53 Mackenzie, Simon, Totara Valley. Pleasant 2,118 Nil Point Mackie, George, Opihi, Pleasant Point .. 144 109 Marshall, J. H., Levels Valley, Pleasant — 370 Point Marshall, S. A., Rosewill, Timaru .. — 631 Mathieson, J. D., Otipua .. .. 97 Nil Maze, J. and M., Pleasant Point .. .. 1,368 941 McCann, John, Pleasant Point, Totara 611 659 Valley McClintock, Andrew, Gleniti .. .. 207 225 McClintock Bros., Gleniti .. •. 102 107 McConnell, A. S., Gleniti .. ., — 43

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. . - Levels County—continued. McCully, J. R., Temuka .. .. 997 400 McKeown, J. .J., Hadlow, Timaru .. 678 374 McLean, James, Cricklewood .. .. 809 1,525 McLeod, J. A., Hillcroft, Tycho Flat, Timaru 1,346 1,390 McLeod, P. N., Sutherland's .. .. 204 ' 219 MacMaster, Alex., Totara Valley, Pleasant — 504 Point McMaster, Hugh, Cave .. .. .. 354 300 McMillan, R. W., Rosewill Delivery .. 260 Nil McNab, Roger, Hadlow, Gleniti .. .. 100 138 McPhedran, C. C., Tycho Delivery, Timaru 606 538 McPhedran, D. T., Coonmoor, Fairview .. 270 500 McPherson, Alexander, jun., Cave .. 1,316 1,368 McPherson, W., Rosewill Delivery, Timaru 484 560 MeSweeney, M., Adair .. .... .. 120 90 Mee, J. P. D., Levels .. .. .. 211 230 Miller, Andrew (Estate of), Pleasant Point 1,200 691 Miller, David, Pleasant Point .. .. 988 1,027 Miller, James, Priest's Corner, Timaru .. 112 92 Miller, John (Estate of), PleUsant Point .. 530 413 Morrison, Frederick, Tycho Delivery, Timaru 240 200 Morrison, Thomas F., Tycho Delivery, 117 103 Timaru Morrison, W. A., Tycho Delivery, Timaru.. 709 1,078 Mowat, John, Pleasant Point .. .. 1,786 1,785 Muir, G. A., Sutherland's, Pleasant Point .. 260 201 Munro, G. M. M., Dalmore, Pareora .. 176 252 Munro, Mrs. Georgina (Estate of), Pleasant 137 59 Point Murphy, John, Pleasant Point .. .. 434 369 Murphy, R. J., Rosewill, Pleasant Point .. — 783 Murray, G. L., Rosewill .. .. 709 583 New Zealand Refrigerating Company (Li- 37 24 mited), Smithfield, Timaru Nieol, J. A., Hadlow, Gleniti .. .. 546 863 Norton, W. V., Opihi, Pleasant Point .. 233 142 Oakley, A. L., Hazelburn, Pleasant Point 1,268 1,520 O'Connell, F. J., Sutherland's .. .. 398 629 O'Connell, Maurice, Totara Valley, Pleasant 660 672 Point O'Connor, C. M., Seadown Rural Delivery 488 1,003 O'Connor, Jeremiah, Pleasant Point .. 405 390 O'Connor, Michael, Adair .. .. 127 118 Oed, H. R., Sutherland's .. .. 425 653 Oldfield, F. R., Temuka .. .. 1,470 1,606 Oliver, Dudley J., Pleasant Point .. 341 316 O'Neill, Patrick, Cave .. .. .. 48 35 O'Neill, W., Cave .. .. .. 174 204 Orbell, C. L., Pentlow, Tycho Delivery, 2,598 2,732 Timaru Orbell, A. N., Levels .. .. .. 2,489 2,540 O'Sullivan, Dennis, Tycho Flat, Timaru .. 1,436 1,395 Park, David B., Opihi, Pleasant Point .. 157 164 Parry, Charles, Salisbury Delivery .. 234 204 Parry, Rupert (rural mail), Salisbury .. 185 213 Paterson, H. R., Sutherland's, Pleasant Point 759 745 Pearse, E. H. F., Gleniti .. .. 31 Nil Pithie, G., Levels .. .. .. — 78 Pooke, F. J., Pareora East .. .. 454 483 Pooke, T. M., Pareora .. .. .. 106 116 Porter, P. (Tycho Mail), Rosewill .. 556 584 Prattley, E. A., Totara Valley, Pleasant 150 176 Point Priest, J. T. M., Priest's Corner .. .. 63 63 Priest, S. E., Pareora West, Otipua Delivery 253 306 Purves, W., Pareora West .. .. 244 243 Quinn, R., Arowhenua, Temuka .. .. 200 Nil Raddon, F. E., Fairview School, Timaru .. 523 472 Rapsey, W. C., Otipua .. .. .. 85 86 Raymond, W. C., Pleasant Point .. 409 306 Relling, H., Tycho, Timaru .. .. 443 540 Rhodes, Timaru R., Tycho Delivery, Timaru 460 349 Rich, G. G., Cave .. .. ..2,183 1,822 Roberts, A. H., Pleasant Point .. .. 1,156 2,127 Rooke, Leonard, Box 16, Temuka .. 26 23 Rooney Bros., Temuka .. .. 250 70 Ross, Alister, Washdyke .. .. 49 177 Rowe, Samuel, Hazelburn, Pleasant Point 1,943 200 Russell, Alexander, Arowhenua, Temuka .. 251 238 Ryan Bros., Pleasant Point .. .. 355 204 Ryan Bros., Sutherland's Delivery, Pleasant 1,305 1,487 Point Salmond, John, Totara Valley, Pleasant Point 1,077 1,201 Saunders, G., Sutherland's Delivery, — 32 Pleasant Point

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No. of Sheep on April 30, I April 30, 1925. 1926. Levels County—continued. Savage, Alfred, Sutherland's Delivery, 158 31 Pleasant Point Scannell, P., Sutherland's (rural delivery) .. 144 Nil Scott, Andrew, Kerrytown .. .. 236 242 Scott, John, Kerrytown .. .. 393 213 Seaton, L. R., Totara Valley, Pleasant Point 415 403 Seaton, Richard, Totara Valley, Pleasant 739 803 Point Selbie, E. G., Gleniti .. .. .. — 19 Selbie, George D., Claremont .. .. 164 155 Selbie, James M., Tycho Rural Delivery, 120 136 Timaru Seyb, A. G., Claremont .. .. .. — 118 Shaw, G. D., Tycho . . .. .. 960 Nil Shaw, John, Box 161, Timaru . . .. 133 76 Shea, M. J., Claremont .. .. .. 147 140 Shears, J., Gleniti .. .. .. — 86 Shewan, F. M., Timaru .. .. — 70 Sheldon, H. J. D., Sutherland's .. .. 244 72 Shires, F. W., Hazelburn, Pleasant Point .. 1,130 1,158 Skinner, D. M., Pleasant Point .. .. 406 364 Smith, C. Ei, Pleasant Point .. .. — 8 Smith, F. E., Claremont Rural Mail .. 327 320 Smith, Frederick, Seadown .. .. 270 423 Smith, H. F., Totara Valley, Pleasant Point 678 499 Smith, H. J., Otipua .. .. .. 132 128 Smith, Leonard, G., Tycho Rural Delivery, ] ,103 215 Timaru Smith, Leslie J., Tycho Delivery, Timaru.. 958 838 Smith, Moulds, Totara Valley, Pleasant Point 151 153 Sorenson, Mrs. C., Cave.. .. .. 76 64 Squire, F. E., Hadlow, Tycho Delivery .. 1,094 783 Stericker, W. P., Box 131, Timaru .. 435 322 Stevenson, W., Levels .. .. .. ' 143 398 Stewart, Donald, Siberia, Albury .. 463 660 Stewart, G. T., Tycho Delivery, Timaru .. 438 353 Stewart, J. and F., Totara Valley, Pleasant 3,169 3,594 Point Stewart, J. T., Tycho Mail .. .. 521 228 Stewart, James, Pleasant Point .. .. 280 302 Stewart, R., Otipua .. .. .. 264 381 Stooker, A. F., Washdyke .. .. 82 Nil Stowell, E. W., Pareora West .. .. — 265 Struthers, R. A., Pleasant Point .. .. 556 863 Struthers, Wm, Hazelburn, Pleasant Point 273 194 Stumbles, William, Te Ngawai, Pleasant 305 244 Point Sutherland, A., Sutherland's, Pleasant Point 446 630 Taehen, D., Pleasant Point .. . . 750 Nil Talbot, C. M., Hadlow Road, Tycho Delivery 905 1,194 Talbot, J. S., Kingsdown .. .. 270 270 Talbot, P. R., Claremont .. .. 827 992 Tate, Mrs. Agnes, Pareora West .. .. 132 134 Taylor, G. A., Rosewill .. .. .. 291 406 Taylor, R., Kerrytown .. .. .. 150 103 Thomson, A. R., Landsboro Road, Timaru.. 330 285 Toohey, James, Temuka .. .. 108 142 Tooley, J. W., Otipua .. .. .. 100 120 Topham, J. W., Arowhenua, Temuka .. 287 276 Toynbee, A. H., Waimataitai, Timaru .. 190 50 Tozer, Frederick, sen., Levels .. .. 126 134 Trott, Mrs. M., Kingsdown .. .. 356 384 Turpie, P. M., Tycho Mail, Rosewill .. 37 67 Twentyman, G. L., Temuka .. .. 1 Nil Vickers, E. and E., Hadlow, Timaru .. 98 206 Vincent, A. H., Sutherlands .. .. 793 1,132 Vincent, E., Kingsdown .. .. 292 62 Waddington, William, Claremont .. 14 15 Wall, William (rural delivery), Pleasant 1,161 1,102 Point Wallace, D. W., Box 216, Timaru .. — 110 Wallace, J. B., Box 216, Timaru.. .. — 20 Ward, T., Fairview .. .. .. — 65 Waters, W. M., Totara Valley, Pleasant Point 756 Nil Watkins, George, Pleasant Point.. .. 220 277 Watson, A. S., Pleasaint Point .. .. 282 341 Watson, P., Otipua .. .. .. 399 336 Weavers, Mrs. Beatrice W., Cave .. 200 190 Westaway, P., Pleasant Point .. .. 425 345 White, A. S. B., Otipua.. .. .. 2 2 White, D., Claremont .. .. .. 1,066 654 White, E. C. P., Hazelburn, Pleasant Point 901 1,157 White, W. J., Claremont .. .. 146 229 Wilkins, A. E., Otipua .. .. .. 40 36 Wilkins, G. H., Pareora West .. .. 123 207

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1825. 1920. Levels County—continued. Wilson, David, Washdyke .. .. — 50 Wilson, George R., Totara Valley, Pleasant 1,564 1,431 Point Wilson, J. A. R., Oakwood, Washdyke .. 82 123 Wiseley, Robert, Cave .. .. .. 333 350 Withell, J. W., Otipua .. .. .. 84 125 Wolff, E. E., Totara Valley, Pleasant Point 670 947 Wooffindin, Herbert, Pleasant Point .. 276 411 Wright, N. P., Totara Valley, Pleasant Point 647 790 Wylie, A. M., Opihi, Pleasant Point .. 131 178 176,791 185,113 MACKENZIE COUNTY (In Timaru Subdivision). Adam, H. L., Chamberlain, Albury .. 771 900 Adams, J. W., Ma-waro .. .. — 1,433 Adamson, William, Fairlie .. .. 18 Nil Aitken, Mrs. E. H., Raineliff, Pleasant Point 69 62 Allan, Joseph, Ben Ohau, Lake Pukaki .. 3,396 3,824 Allan, Robert, Ashwick Flat .. .. 453 361 Anderson, Claude, Albury .. .. 54 31 Anderson, K., Allandale, Fairlie .. .. 836 530 Angland, D., Albury .. .. .. 745 855 Angland, J. W., Albury .. .. 466 306 Annan, J. W., Kimbell .. .. .. 130 156 Annett. John M., Airies (private bag), Fairlie 2,063 2,299 Anniss, J., Edgemere, Fairlie .. .. 4,957 1,611 Anniss, Miss M., Burke's Pass .. .. 778 4,710 Anniss, Walter, Sherwood Downs, Fairlie .. 712 719 Archibald, T. A., Allandale, Fairlie .. 437 266 Armstrong, D., Sherwood Downs, Fairlie .. 406 414 Askin, H. W., Aorangi Downs, Albury .. 3,126 3,523 Austin Bros., Albury .. .. .. 3,025 2,664 Bain, W., Fairlie .. .. .. 81 51 Baker, Edwin, Albury .. .. ..1,037 756 Ballantvne, Peter, Cave .. .. '102 95 W. A., Albury .. .. .. 77 37 Barron, James, Sherwood Downs, Fairlie . 2,027 2,069 Barry, John, Ma-waro .. .. .. 163 389 Bartram, B. P. (Executors of), Fairlie .. 1,325 1,082 Bell, F. H., Fairlie .. .. .. 130 111 Besley, Thomas E., Albury .. .. 1,010 1,119 Black, M., Melville Downs, Fairlie .. 645 733 Black, W., Lake Tekapo .. .. 306 253 Black, W., and Co., Mount John, Lake Tepako 2,999 3,000 Blackler, ()., Hazleburn, Pleasant Point .. 1,900 2,075 Blackler, J. W., Trentham, Fairlie .. 153 169 Boddye, George, and Son, Albury .. 341 Nil Bonnett, Mrs. Elizabeth, Chamberlain, Albury ' 100 Nil Bracken, Christopher, Albury .. .. 665 560 Bray, A. P., Sherwood Downs, Fairlie .. 409 424 Bray, John, Cattle Valley, Fairlie .. 618 822 Bray, John, Fairlie .. .. .. 1,946 1,880 Bray, S. P., Lilydale, Sherwood Downs, 3,058 3,022 Fairlie Brien, H. G., Kimbell .. .. .. 541 554 Broadhead, John G., Kimbell .. .. 1,064 991 Brosnahan, C., Ma-waro .. .. 383 291 Brosnan, Patrick, Albury .. .. 377 339 Brown, Samuel J., Albury .. .. 558 632 Brown, William C., Mount Nessing, Albury 805 569 Brownlie, J., Fairlie .. .. .. 155 1,060 Buckley, F. H., Fairlie .. .. .. 1,204 1,321 Buckley, F. W., Beauchop's Hill, Burke's Pass 2,199 1,965 Buckley, M. W., Mowbray Downs, Fairlie .. 1,205 1,753 Burgess, J. A., Fairlie .. .. .. — 208 Burnett, A., Aorangi, Cave .. .. 738 830 Burnett, Andrew, Tasman Islands, Cave .. 312 213 Burnett, Misses J. and J. A., Cox's Downs, 1,009 1,065 Fairlie Burnett, Mrs. A. E., Lake Tekapo, Cave .. 501 498 Burnett, T. D., " Corriearrack," Cave .. 1,247 1,346 Burnett, T. D., Mount Cook Station, Fairlie 5,037 4,661 Burrell Bros., Albury .. .. .. 358 378 Buss, George H., Punaroa, Fairlie .. 1,003 1,188 Bussell, J. S., Kimbell, Fairlie .. .. 494 Nil Bussell, T. F., Fairlie .. .. .. 580 1,197 Butters, J., Sherwood Downs, Fairlie .. 1,013 990 Cain, Mrs. Emily J., Albury .. .. — 164 Cameron, J. E. P., Ben Ohau, Lake Pukaki 4,222 4,582 Cameron, James, Fairlie . . . . 323 318 Campbell, A. F., Fairlie . . . . 1,356 1,337 Campbell, H., Albury ., ,. ,. — 90

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Mackenzie County—continued. Campbell, John, Albury .. .. 375 225 Campbell, John, Box 38, Albury.. .. 441) 616 Cantwell, W. H., Albury . . .. 132 150 Capill, A. G., Ashwick, Fairlie .. .. 1,119 918 Carney, C. P., Kimbell .. .. .. 383 344 Carter Bros., Middle Valley, Fairlie .. 900 910 Cartwright, Robert, Fairlie . . .. 327 246 Cart-wright, W., Allandale, Fairlie .. 404 247 Casey, W., Albury .. .. .. 1,063 1,055 Caskev, Robert, Clayton, Fairlie .. 609 476 Caswell, R., Sherwood Downs, Fairlie .. 325 410 Charteris, Walter, Sherwood Downs, Fairlie 2,533 Nil Chisholm, James, Ma-waro .. .. 330 346 Collins, W. H., Lambrook, Fairlie .. — 410 Cone, F. E., Fairlie .. .. .. 504 341 Connolly, L. W., Ben Ohau, Pukaki .. 2,791 3,915 Connor, Mrs. Mary, Cricklewood .. .. 351 364 Cook, W. H., Fairlie .. .. .. 358 606 Cooling, G. H., Cricklewood .. .. 50 36 Cooling, H. J., Cricklewood .. .. : 175 125 Corbett, James, Cricklewood .. .. 868 1,456 Corbett, James, jun., Cricklewood .. I 56 68 Cordes, Charles, Fairlie .. .. I 684 469 Cordes, W. F., Fairlie .. .. .. 201 261 Crampton, Frank, Fairlie .. .. 342 447 Crampton, T. B., Avoca, Fairlie .. .. 520 744 Curtis, Alick, Fairlie .. .. .. 347 491 Curtis, R. C., Albury .. .. .. 55 443 Dale, A., Albury .. .. .. 2,453 2,460 Dale, H. S., Albury .. .. .. 850 988 Dale, Samuel, Fairlie .. .. .. 234 106 Darling, T., Allandale, Fairlie .. .. — 308 Davidson, F. J., Albury .. .. 447 903 Davidson, W., Fairlie .. .. .. 1,764 1,843 Davidson, W. R., Ma-waro .. .. 729 822 Davie, R., Chamberlain, Albury .. .. 456 405 Dines, George, W., Fairlie .. .. 258 238 Dobson, A. L.,*Butcher, Fairlie .. . . 55 46 Don, W. A., Sawdon, Burke's Pass . . 3,189 3,599 Donaldson, R., Albury .. .. .. 649 777 Dore Bros, and Co., Clayton, Fairlie .. 15,112 Nil Dore, W. J., Punaroa, Fairlie .. .. 300 390 Dorman, A., Fairlie .. .. .. 369 381 Doyle, E. H., Fairlie .. .. .. 886 380 Dunnett, John, Fairlie .. .. .. 256 222 Elkis, John, Ma-waro .. .. .. 406 305 Elliott, Daniel, Albury .. .. . . 242 214 Ellis, C. R., Fairlie .. .. .. 407 731 Esler, Alexander, Cave .. .. .. 115 204 Evans, W. T., Winscombe, Fairlie .. 2,050 1,830 Ewart, D., Sherwood Downs, Fairlie .. 436 442 Farquhar, J., Kimbell .. .. .. 910 913 Fisher, H. H., Albury .. .. .. 4,148 3,945 Fleming, Alexander, Allandale, Fairlie .. — 252 Ford, J. C., Albury .. .. .. 1,101 Nil Fraser Bros., Ashwick Flat, Fairlie .. 258 247 Fraser, D., Albury .. .. .. 1,914 1,678 Fraser, R., Albury .. .. .. 1,890 1,984 Freme, Andrew, Fairlie .. .. 242 252 Fulton, I. H., Cricklewood .. .. 460 394 Gainsford, F. G., Albury . . .. 480 582 Gallagher, Gerad, Sherwood Downs, Fairlie 769 772 Gallen, Mrs. C., Albury .. .. 549 580 Gallen, E., Albury .. .. .. 914 1,108 Gallen, J. J., Albury .. .. .. 409 408 Gallen, Michael, Fairlie .. .. 1 360 440 Gallen, William, Fairlie .. .. I 906 40 Galway, Christopher, Clayton, Fairlie .. 1,546 1,426 Geddes, A., Fairlie . . .. .. 426 354 Gibson, P. J., Sherwood Downs .. .. 1.135 1,221 Giddings, George, Fairlie .. .. 42 68 Gillingham, A. E., Cave .. .. 644 684 Gillingham, A. H., Fairlie .. .. 686 682 1 Gillingham, R., Fontmell, Fairlie . . 1,432 1,418 Gillingham, R. B., Fairlie . . .. 1,228 1,153 Gillingham, R. E., Fairlie .. .. 603 5 Glass, A. John, Mount Nessing, Albury .. 874 13 Glen Lyon, Limited, Clearburn, Kurow .. 8,176 7,355 Goodman, K. D., Punaroa, Fairlie .. 1,095 1,157 Goodwin, E., Fairlie .. . . 1,523 1,204 Gould, E. J., Raincliff, Pleasant Point . . 1,072 503 Gould Bros., Bush Flat, Albury .. 2,736 2,124 Graham, Frederick, Burke's Pass .. 1,067 1,044 Graham, James, Cattle Valley, Fairlie .. 525 425 Grant, Andrew, Allandale, Fairlie .. 4,341 5,915

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30. 1925. 1926. Mackenzie County—continued. Grant, John, Ashwick Flat, Fairlie .. 232 170 Grant, J. W., Gray's Hills (private bag), 12,138 12,859 Fairlie Grant, Mrs. E. H., (private bag), Fairlie .. 4,506 4,657 Grant, R. A., Strathcona, Fairlie .. 5,283 4,311 Green, George, Kimbell .. .. 255 257 Groundwater, James, Albury .. .. 639 661 Gudex, W. E. A., Fairlie .. .. 1,034 1,051 Gudsell, T. C., Cattle Valley, Fairlie .. 389 434 Guildford, F. C., Cattle Valley, Fairlie .. 1,254 1,181 Guinness and Le Cren, Glentanner and Birch 8,410 7,857 Hill, Fairlie Guinness Bros., Clayton, Fairlie.. .. 1,280 1,196 Guthrie Bros., Ma-waro.. .. .. 585 550 Guy, John, Albury .. .. .. 460 573 Hamilton, C. W. F., Irishman's Creek, Fairlie 4,765 5,549 Hamilton, W. F., Ashwiok, Fairlie .. 1,041 1,017 Hammond, C. W., and Son, Kimbell .. 2,870 2,510 Hammond, H., Burke's Pass .. .. 2,638 2,487 Hanham, C. K., Raincliff, Fairlie .. ■— 372 Harper, Samuel, Trentham, Fairlie .. — 229 Harris, E. J., Cricklewood .. .. 162 144 Hartley, H., Opawa, Albury .. .. 1,934 1,300 Harvey, L., Trentham, Fairlie .. ... 256 400 Harvey, T. H., Fairlie .. .. .. 135 Nil Hawkes, Mrs., Marion, Lake Tekapo .. 3,525 4,090 Hawkins, T., Cricklewood .. .. 1,513 1,616 Hayman, J. E., Lake Tekapo .. .. 1,462 1,801 Haytor, F. (Executors of), Rollesby, Burke's j 3,723 3,783 Heddell, C. H., Albury .. .. ..,1,160 1,130 Higgs, William, Albury .. .. 306 394 Hogg, Thomas, Ma-waro .. .. 269 277 Holland, C. H., Fairlie .. .. .. 1,212 1,255 Hone, T., Albury .. .. .. 594 523 Hope Bros., Burke's Pass .. .. 12,871 14,276 Hope, H. N., Kimbell .. .. .. 1,500 42 Horgan, W., Cricklewood .. .. 306 440 Hosken and Vincent, Simon's Pass, Fairlie 4,105 3,789 Howell, O., Cattle Valley, Fairlie .. 1,161 1,184 Howes, Christopher, Sherwood Downs, Fairlie 1,037 1,050 Howes, V., Albury .. .. .. i,430 1,387 Howey, J. C., Kimbell . . .. .. 69 Nil Hubbard, W., Albury .. .. .. 193 116 Hutt, W. J., Fairlie .. .. .. 570 779 Hyland, James, Cave .. .. .. 538 505 Imrie, W. G., Mount Nessing, Albury .. 2,061 1,985 Inman, E. W., Fairlie .. .. .. 947 907 Innes and Co., Black Forest, Fairlie .. 5,711 4,285 Innes and Co., Haldon No. 1, Fairlie .. 3,072 3,215 Innes and Co., Haldon No. 2, Fairlie .. 4,101 5,000 Innes, James, Stoney Creek, Fairlie .. 5,750 5,500 Irving, Allan B., Albury .. .. 478 548 Irving, I)., Albury .. .. .. 459 510 Irving, John, Albury .. ... .. 436 450 Irving, R. W„ Albury .. .. .. 1,168 1,097 Irving, Samuel, Albury .. .. .. 618 719 Isitt Bros., Fairlie .. .. .. 628 497 Isitt, C. W., Fairlie .. .. .. 432 468 Jones, B., Ashwiok, Fairlie .. .. 442 381 Jones, C., Clayton, Fairlie .. .. 414 711 Jones, C. B., Ashwiok Flat .. .. 693 112 Keeffe, G. J., Kimbell .. .. .. 217 256 Keenan, P., Fairlie .. .. .. 1,567 1,522 Kelynack, E. H., Cave .. .. .. 198 378 Kidd, L>. C., Burke's Pass .. .. 1,530 1,487 Kidd, G. C., Albury .. .. .. 511 530 Kidd, John, Burke's Pass .. .. 900 1,139 Kidd, Peter, Albury .. .. .. 1,472 1,405 Lake, F. C., Fairlie .. .. .. 38 52 Le Cren, II. J., Winscombe, Fairlie .. 396 481 Le Cren, V., Lake Tekapo (private bag), 4,513 3,912 Fairlie Le Cren, V. L., Te Puke, Fairlie .. .. 52 889 Le Cren, Vivian L., Fairlie .. .. 2,742 2,430 Lee, H. P., Cricklewood .. .. — 446 Lee, M. J., Cricklewood.. .. .. 506 408 Leitch, Robert, Fairlie .. .. .. 3,149 4,441 Leslie, C. V., Ma-waro .. .. .. 446 446 Ley, Charles, Glenrock, Pleasant Point .. 557 520 Loomes, D., Albury .. .. .. 137 120 Luscombe, H. J., Albury .. .. 1,316 1,411 Lyford, L., Ben Ohau, Pukaki .. .. 2,942 2,950 Lyons, D., Chastleton, Fairlie .. .. 470 821 Macaulay, J., Albury .. .. .. 1,777 I 1,991

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Mackenzie County—continued. Macdonald, Ernest, Fairlie . . . . 1,695 2,247 Macdonald, T., Winscombe, Fairlie . . 1,657 1,052 Mackay, A. H. D., Albury . . . . 637 759 Mackenzie Bros., Messrs., Clayton, Fairlie.. — 15,625 Mackenzie, S. G., Opuha Gorge .. .. 820 Nil Mackenzie, Simon, Raincliff, Pleasant Point 3,065 3,4J2 Mackenzie, W. H., Mount Nessing, Albury 2,620 2,260 Mackinnon, A. J., Richmond, Fairlie . . 5,614 Nil Mackintosh, C., Sherwood Downs, Fairlie .. 420 418 Macintosh, John, Fairlie .. .. 1,511 1,747 Macrae, Alexander, Sherwood Downs, Fairlie — 1,114 Major, William, Cricklewood .. .. 80 60 Mai thus, C., Cave .. .. . . 302 670 Marshall, G. L., Cave . . .. . . 315 213 Martin, Mrs. Ellen, Fairlie .. . . 2,872 2,993 Matheson, John (Executors of), Simon's 3,510 3,523 Pass, Fairlie Mathias, C. L., Fairlie .. .. .. 3,316 3,668 Mathias, C. L., Guide Hill, Fairlie .. 2,473 2,646 McCort, J., Albury . . .. . . 492 513 McDonald, A. YV., Limestone Y 7 alley, iUbury 183 209 McDonald, George, Kimbell .. . . 129 127 McDonald, J., Lambrook, Kimbell . . 239 170 McEwan, James, Box 40, Albury .. 1,308 1,446 McGregor, F. L., 194 Bealey Avenue, Christ- 905 916 church McGregor, L. J., Fairlie.. .. .. 706 670 McKay, John, Fairlie .. .. . . 202 Nil McKerchar Bros., Ma-waro .. .. 1,571 1,426 McKinnon, Mrs. Annie, Kimbell . . .. 50 50 McLean, James, Fairlie .. .. 2,730 2,700 McMannus and Rose, Fairlie . . .. — 640 McMillan, Mrs. Margaret J., Burke's Pass .. 153 150 McPherson, Neil, Sherwood Downs, Fairlie 358 438 Miller, Joseph, Fairlie .. .. .. 398 538 Moffatt, John, Cave .. . . .. 709 702 Moorhead, T. H., Fairlie .. . . 512 537 Moran, George, Fairlie .. .. .. — 1,447 Morris, T. G., Fairlie .. .. .. 556 853 Morrison, Donald, Albury .. . . 888 632 Morton, D. S., Albury .. .. .. — 308 Mount Cook Motor Company, Hermitage, 66 Nil Mount Cook Muir, Thomas, Cricklewood .. .. 4 74 Munro, H. A., Box 59, Fairlie .. .. 56 30 Murphy, R. J., Fairlie .. .. .. 1,109 Nil Murray, B. N., Lake Tekapo .. . . 9,900 9,080 Murray, G., Braemar, Lake Tekapo .. 2,365 2,392 Murray, Mrs. Mary, Tekapo .. .. 5,140 4,541 Murray, R., Winscombe .. . . 100 80 Naughton, M., Ma-waro .. .. 230 385 Neill, F. F., Albury .. .. .. 4,560 4,560 Nelson, W. A., Cave .. .. . . 710 988 Nixon and Innes-Jones, Rhoboro Downs, — 2,126 Lake Pukaki Nixon, W., Rhoboro Downs, Lake Pukaki 2,584 Nil Norton, C. T., Mount Nessing, Albury . . 600 697 Nunn, S. H., Cricklewood .. . . — 30 O'Brien, R., Sherwood Downs, Fairlie .. 1,200 Nil O'Connor, J. J., Allandale, Fairlie . . 291 490 O'Connor, V. I.. Allandale, Fairlie .. 244 Nil O'Dowd Bros., Melville Downs, Fairlie . . — 180 O'Donnell, M. J., Cricklewood .. . . 126 114 O'Neill Bros., Fairlie .. .. .. 500 799 O'Neill, Denis, Fairlie .. .. .. 281 538 O'Reilly, Daniel, Fairlie .. .. 250 215 O'Reilly, Michael, Albury .. . . 447 431 Page, J. J., Lake Tekapo .. .. 8,596 6,055 Parker, C. A., Burke's Pass . . .. 2,498 2,519 Parr, Oliver, Raincliff, Pleasant Point .. 777 861 Paterson, James R., Cave .. . . 661 435 Patton, G. H., Allandale, Fairlie ... 437 442 Peach, Thomas, Mount Nessing, Albury . . 552 Nil Pearce, W. H., Cave .. .. .. — 64 Power, Joseph, Sherwood Downs, Fairlie .. 655 600 Power, Miss Sarah (Estate of), Albury .. 1,450 1,366 Preston, Joseph, Rhoboro Downs Station, 4,055 3,486 Pukaki Price, Robert, Albury .. .. .. 139 230 Pringle, James, A., Forest Downs, Fairlie .. 2,328 108 Pringle, J. A., Richmond, Fairlie . — 7,523 Ralston, A., Cave .. .. . . j 420 390 Rapley, William, Sherwood Downs, Fairlie | 470 561 Renahan, M., Albury .. .. . . j 306 264 Riddle, D. B., Fairlie .. .. .. ' 102 255

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Mackenzie County—continued. Roberts, A., Cave .. .. .. 292 322 Robertson, B. S., Clayton Settlement, Fairlie 1,385 1,292 Robertson, William A., Rangiura, Fairlie .. 797 840 Robinson, John, Box 66, Fairlie .. .. 1,240 774 Ross, C., Sherwood Downs .. .. 308 781 Ross, D., Albury .. .. .. 404 357 Ross, I)., Burke's Pass .. .. .. 1,585 1,587 Ross, W. F., Albury .. ... .. 812 797 Ross, William, Ashwiek Flat, Fairlie .. 534 460 Sadler, N. L., Fairlie .. .. .. 180 310 Sadler, O. T. A., Box 142, Fairlie .. — 460 Sadler, Thomas, Fairlie .. .. 187 Nil Sams, W. M., Balmoral, Fairlie .. .. 5,551 5,930 Sangster and Snushall, Fairlie .. . . 2,156 2,105 Sargent, William, Muritah, Albury .. 1,220 1,138 Scales, T., Albury .. .. .. 662 492 Scanes, F. G., Fairlie .. .. .. 2,090 2,001 Scarlett, James, Cattle Valley, Fairlie .. 854 1,065 Scott, A. L., Cave .. ... .. 103 283 Scott Bros., Rhoboro Downs, Lake Pukaki 2,481 Nil Scott, John, Mount Hay, Lake Tekapo .. — 2,609 Scott, J. E., Sherwood Downs, Fairlie .. 1,741 1,535 Seay, Robert, Winseombe, Fairlie .. 1,550 1,639. Seay, T. J., Burke's Pass .. .. 5,000 5,000 Seymour and Malthus, Tekapo .. .. 4,963 3,842 .Seymour, A. R., Cave .. .. .. 93 73 Shallcrass, C. A., Albury .. .. 213 850 Sharp, W. E., Cricklewood .. .. — 110 Shea, J. A., Lake Tekapo .. .. 2,650 Nil Shirres, J. V., Sherwood Downs, Fairlie .. 2,443 1,888 Shute, R., Kimbell .. .. .. 62 60 Siegert, Julius, and Sons, Box 122, Fairlie .. 1,045 1,082 Sim, Charles, Lambrook, Fairlie .. .. — 177 Simpson Bros., Mount Nessing, Albury .. — 497 Simpson, Mrs. Mary, Mount Nessing, Albury 3,346 3,805 Simpson, Thomas, Albury .. .. 1,114 709 Sims, John, Bellatt, Fairlie .. .. 206 210 Sinclair, G. W., Albury .. .. .. 234 217 Smail, Andrew, Albury .. .. .. 464 297 Smith, A. S., Kimbell . .. .. — 30 Smith, F. H., Albury .. .. .. 3,601 3,997 Smith, Isaac H., Albury .. .. 501 678 Smith, 0. R., Kimbell, Fairlie .. .. 613 538 Smith, T. L., Albury .. .. .. 545 Nil Smith, T. L., Albury .. .. .. — 505 Smith, W. T., Ma-waro .. .. 785 1,239 Smyth, R. B., Chamberlain, Albury .. 1,023 832 Snushall, J. W., Fairlie .. .. .. 832 551 Stevens, Dr. W. E., Ma-waro .. .. 1,433 1,380 Stevenson, William, Albury .. .. 668 666 Stewart, Donald, Albury .. .. 1,016 1,506 Struthers, J. H., Ma-waro .. .. 355 227 Sullivan Bros., Ma-wa.ro .. .. 520 810 Sullivan, John, Albury .. .. .. 406 176 Symes, H. A., Ashwiek Flat, Fairlie .. 74 Nil Talbot, C. J. and G. W., Fairlie .. .. 2,273 2,210 Tinkler, Mrs. Annie, Albury .. .. 33 Nil Tipping, E. C., Cricklewood .. .. 324 486 Tritt and Salt, Trentham, Fairlie .. 276 433 Trotter, John, Fairlie .. .. .. 1,251 1,541 Urquhart, D., Burke's Pass .. .. 4,301 4,428 Valentine, A. G., Pukaki .. .. 3,436 3,240 Voight, J. C., Cricklewood .. .. 218 524 Waddell, Frank, Ashwiek, Kimbell .. 929 Nil Waddell, W. A., Cricklewood .. .. 300 230 Wall and Blakeston, Albury .. .. 4,081 3,844 Walsh, H. P., Cricklewood .. .. 254 408 Wareing, C. R., Fairlie .. .. .. 857 862 Wareing, Percy, Fairlie .. .. 466 630 Waters, C. B., Kimbell .. .. .. 263 290 Waters, D., Kimbell .. .. .. 566 Nil Waters, H. G., Chamberlain, Albury .. 2,126 2,106 Waters, W. M., Ma-waro .. .. — 873 Watson, John, Rhoboro Downs, Lake Pu- 2,866 2,734 kaki Westgarth Bros., Fairlie .. .. 1,296 1,502 Whatman, C. H., Fairlie .. .. 754 809 White, 0. J., Sherwood Downs .. .. 671 655 White, W. F. O., Allandale, Fairlie .. 655 581 Whvte, Leslie, Fairlie .. .. .. — 213 Whyte, James, Lake Pukaki .. .. 1,222 1,017 Willetts, T. H., Fairlie .. .. .. 418 398 Williams, N. H., No. 11, Sherwood Downs, 460 510 Fairlie Williams, R. T., Cave .. .. .. 482 355

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No. of Sheep on April 30, | April 30, 1925. 1926. Mackenzie County—continued. Wilson, J., Kimbell .. .. . . 677 256 Wood, Henry, Albury .. .. .. 234 142 Wood, James, Albury .. .. .. 388 397 Wood, Mrs. J. W., Ashwick Flat, Fairlie .. 480 507 Wood, Robert, Albury .. .. .. 200 Nil Wreford, Samuel S., Ma-waro .. .. 816 1,025 492,364 490,245 WAIMATE COUNTY (In Timaru Subdivision). Adam, J., Makikihi .. .. . . 408 590 Adams, E. J., Deep Creek delivery, Waimate 496 237 Adams, George, Hakataramea, Duntroon .. 646 632 Ainge, W. G. H., Arno, Waimate .. 1,770 1,655 Airay, James, Motukauka, Cave, Orton .. 712 860 Allan, W. H., Glenavy .. .. .. 88 148 Allan, William, Maungati delivery, Timaru 358 343 Allen Bros., Waihao Forks .. .. 737 862 Allen, Henry S., Grassy Hills delivery, Wai- 618 622 mate Allen, Joseph, Waihao Forks .. .. 416 400 Allen, W. MeG., Bourndale, Hunter .. 398 236 Allnutt, H., Morven .. .. .. 14 10 Alty, J. B., Waimate .. .. .. — 7£T Aymes, Alfred, Motukaika, Cave.. ,.. 963 734 Anderson, C. M., jun., Cave .. .. 562 Nil Anderson, W. G., Hunter .. .. 85 Nil Anderson, William, Lyalldale, St. Andrew's 307 321 Andrews, Tsaac, Waihao Downs .. .. 3,076 1,132 Andrews, J. H., Glenavy .. .. 970 1,004 Annett, William, St. Andrew's .. .. 565 521 Anstey, J. T., Hunter (rural mail) .. 1,003 649 Armstrong, Andrew, Waihao Downs .. 930 942 Armstrong, James, Waihao Downs, Waimate 1,517 1.621 Armstrong, J. W., Hunter delivery .. 1,614 1,502 Armstrong, Mrs. Margaret, Hunter delivery 364 329 Armstrong, Thomas, Pentland Hills delivery, 1,185 1,079 Waimate Armstrong, Walter, Hillside, Waihao Downs 790 663 Ashworth, W. C., Waihao Forks .. 223 238 Atkinson and Sutherland, Messrs., Morven 760 844 Aubrey, A. L., Waihao Downs .. .. 2,040 1,673 Ayrey, A. S., Bourndale, Waimate .. 363 246 Ayson, C. L., Hakataramea .. .. 1,454 870 Bagrie, Robert, St. Andrew's .. .. 65 114 Baikie, Andrew, Waihao Downs, Waimate 461 462 Baikie Bros., Waihao Downs, Waimate .. 402 387 Baikie, John, Glenavy .. .. .. 2,496 2,298 Baikie, John, Hakataramea .. .. 1,416 1,424 Bailey, S. F., Morven .. .. .. 1,090 1,197 Bailey, Samuel J., Morven .. .. 1,161 1,282 Baker, G. B., Craigmore, Cave .. .. 931 719 Baker, Mrs. Jessie, Waituna, Waimate .. 62 52 Barber, George, St. Andrew's .. . . 134 141 Barclay, George, Waihao Downs, Waimate 2,630 2,635 Barclay, W., Hakataramea .. .. [ 110 132 Barnett, A. W., Morven .. .. j 522 456 Batehelor, Mrs. H., St. Andrew's .. I 280 228 Beattie, W. J., St. Andrew's .. .. 614 731 Belfield Estate, Hakataramea .. .. 1,413 1,211 1 Bell, Archibald, Waihao Downs, Waimate — 809 1 Bell Bros., Malabar, Waihao Downs .. 1,444 Nil 1 Bell, G. A., Esk Valley, St. Andrew's .. 100 6 1 Bell, G. E., Grassy Hills delivery, Waimate — 992 Bell, J. R., Morven .. . . .. 932 696 Bell, L. R., St. Andrew's .. .. 341 222 Bell, N. T., Southburn .. .. .. 769 760 Bell, W. J., Southburn .. .. .. 684 479 Bell, William, Woodstock, Waimate .. 480 476 Bell, W. H., Waimate .. .. .. 239 204 Bennett and Jones, Motukaika, Cave .. J ,696 1,375 Bennett, A. L., Lyalldale, St. Andrew's .. 58 78 Bennett, J. E., Southburn .. .. 820 674 Bird, Thomas Henry, Maungati, Timaru .. 473 548 Bishop, H. W., Lyalldale, St. Andrew's ., 998 800 Bishop, L. R., Esk Valley, St. Andrew's .. 646 689 Black, R., Waihao Downs .. .. 2,780 2,335 Black, R. W., Waihao Downs, Waimate .. 2,536 2,985 Blackmore, J. E., Cannington, Cave .. 782 774 Blair, D. J., Morven .. .. .. 706 765 Blair, J. K., Morven .. .. .. 588 1,104 Blank, E. C., St. Andrew's .. .. 72 212 Borman, J. A., Bankfield, St. Andrew's .. — 47

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Waimate County—continued. Bowker, V., Motukaika, Cave .. .. 1,950 2,369 Bowron, W. G., Scotston, St. Andrew's .. — 1^353 Boyee, W. J., Waimate ., .. 89 107 Boyd, James, Makikihi ., .. 105 123 Breslin and Wall, Glenavy .. .. 441 920 Brien, George, Studholme .. .. 27 Nil Briggs, John, Waihao Downs .. .. 460 381 Brohan, J., and Sons, Morven .. .. 127 270 Brosnahan, James, Morven .. .. 400 150 Brosnahan, T. R., Cannington, Cave .. 216 250 Brown, Alexander, jun., Waihao Downs, 703 849 Waimate Brown Bros., Morven .. .. .. 240 239 Brown, T. J., Waimate .. .. 176 198 Brown, W., Waihao Downs .. .. 842 793 Bruce, J., Morven .. .. .. 590 742 Brunton, David, Otaio .. .. .. 283 203 Bryee, W. M., Arno, Waimate .. .. — 200 Buchanan, Mrs. Janet, Waihao Downs .. 182 164 Buckingham, D. A., Waimate .. .. 87 379 Bunting and Haslett, Maungati .. ., 25 41 Burke, Peter, Morven .. .. .. 517 550 Byrnes, Peter, Willowbridge .. .. 377 316 Cain, Robert, Waihao Downs .. ,. 1,130 1,125 Caird, D., jun., Southburn .. .. 471 618 Caird, John, Southburn.. .. .. 728 690 Cairns, C. T., Hakataramea .. .. 265 306 Calder, William, Maungati .. .. 692 681 Caldwell, P., Morven .. .. .. 257 518 Cameron, A. P., Hakataramea .. .. 2,362 2,405 Cameron Bros., Wainui, Hakataramea .. 447 174 Cameron, H. E., Viewfield, Hakataramea .. 669 1,082 Cameron, H. E., The Swamp, Omarama .. 250 308 Cameron, J. E. P., Box 117, Timaru .. 1,723 2,131 Campbell Bros., Cave .. .. 1,159 951 Campbell, David, Hook.. .. .. 705 738 Campbell, William, St. Andrew's.. .. 914 924 Carroll, John James, Glenavy .. .. 484 432 Carroll, Miss Honor, Glenavy .. .. 152 102 Cartwright, James, St. Andrew's.. .. 108 121 Casey, James, Cave .. .. .. 523 599 Casey, G. P., Motukaika, Cave .. .. 230 179 Caswell, Mark, Lyalldale, St. Andrew's .. 224 335 Chamberlain, J. W., Southburn .. .. 1,044 850 Childs, R. B., Otaio .. .. .. 319 338 Chisholm, D., Timaru-Salisbury delivery, 589 693 Bluecliffs Christie, John, Allanholme, Waihao Forks 271 358 Clarke, M,, Hook, Waimate .. .. 156 158 Clay, W. J . A., Hook, Waimate .. .. 1,142 Nil Cleave, J. R., Hakataramea .. .. 860 731 Cleland, G. W., Grassy Hills delivery, Wai- 2,310 2,307 mate Cleveland, Albert, Morven .. .. — 129 Cochrane, Alexander, Hook, Waimate .. 184 91 Cockburn, A., Esk Valley, St. Andrew's .. 285 j Nil Cocks, G. W., St. Andrew's .. .. 1,763 [ 11 Cocks, John, Gordon's Valley Road (rural 969 572delivery), Timaru Colbourne, D., Waimate .. .. 1,130 750 Coles, J. G., Otaiq .. .. .. 372 565 Collier, S. P., Otaio Gorge, St. Andrew's .. 1,616 1,620 Columb, Charles, Studholme .. .. — 75 Colvill, T. A., Waihao Downs .. .. 544 576 Cookson, A. H., Maungati .. .. 250 244 Cooling, G. W. A., Waihao Downs .. 529 471 Cooney, J. F., Morven .. .. ,. 442 ; 758 Cooney, Michael, Morven .. .. 490 795 Cooney, Thomas, Glenavy .. .. 382 ; 531 Cooney, T. V., Glenavy.. .. .. 1,363 1,436 Cooper, C., Motukaika, Cave .. .. 168 200 Cooper, T. U., Hunter .. .. .. 119 Nil Copland, Alexander, St. Andrew's .. 6 52 Copland, A. M,, Esk Valley, St. Andrew's .. 410 488 Corbett, E., Ikawai, Glenavy .. .. 261 227 Cordingley, W., Douglas, Waimate .. 356 371 Corrigall, Frank W., Hakataramea .. 1,065 1,151 Corrigan, M. J., jun., Hook, Waimate .. — 650 Cosgrove Bros., St. Andrew's .. .. 274 356 Coskerie Bros., Meadowbank, Glenavy .. 545 548 Coskerie Bros., Somme, Glenavy .. .. > — 242 Coup, Walter, St. Andrew's ' .. .. 667 602 Court, George (Executors of), Waimate .. 132 j 161 Coventry, W. G., Hook, Waimate .. 47 : Nil Cowan, Mrs. M. L., BoUrndale, Hunter .. I — i 47

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No. of Sheep 011 April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Waimate County—continued. Coward, R. T., Esk Valley, St. Andrew's .. 30 162 Craig, Gilbert, Finlay Downs, Otaio .. 182 76 Crawford, John, Cave .. .. .. 1,272 1,414 Cromie, John, Waihao Downs .. .. 964 1,209 Crone, A. and 6., Waimate .. .. 124 125 Cross, C. T., Waihao Downs .. .. 739 Nil Cross, G., St. Andrew's .. .. .. 1,025 1,101 Crowe, Martin J., Morven .. .. 324 320 Curphey, T. A., Kowhatu, Waihao Porks .. 530 530 Currie, W. M., Maungati, Timaru .. 433 455 Cuthbertson, Isaac, Glenavy .. .. 553 663 Dale, R. W., Maungati .. .. .. 461 749 Daley and Manchester, Waimate.. .. 1,311 180 Daly, M., St. Andrew's .. .. .. 289 405 Dalziel, S. O., Waimate delivery, Makikihi 262 166 Dalziel, W. O., Waimate delivery, Makikihi 257 Nil Davis, E., Waihao Downs, Waimate .. 1,855 1,529 Davis, Ernest, Burnbrae, Waihao Downs, 702 849 Waimate Delargy, B. J., Hakataramea .. .. 750 750 Delargy, Mrs. M., Hakataramea .. .. 4,800 4,900 Dempsey, John, Hook delivery, Timaru .. 1,860 1,090 Dempsey, John, St. Andrew's, Hook (rural —• 861 mail), Timaru Dench, John, Allanholme, Waimate .. —■ 292 Dent, D. I., Maungati .. .. .. 923 897 Devlin, William, Glenavy .. .. 39 159 Dickson, C. W., Glenavy .. .. 648 857 Dickson, J. J., St. Andrew's .. .. 181 204 Dillon, J ohn, Morven .. .. .. 150 91 Dixon, J. C., Waihao Downs .. .. 930 903 Dixon, S. M., Waihao Downs .. .. 1,140 1,338 Dolan, P. P. Douglas, Grassy Hills delivery, — 53 Waimate Don, Munro, Morven .. .. .. 550 1,280 Donehue, L. G., Seadown, Otaio .. 35 185 Donnithorne, S., Waihao Porks .. .. 881 662 Douglas, W. D., Willowbridge .. .. 48 51 Downey, Michael, Hakataramea .. .. 155 145 Drinnan, John, jun., St. Andrew's .. 1,091 2,021 Drummond, T., Cave .. .. .. 1,761 1,390 Duff, William (Estate of), Glenavy .. 594 480 Dugdale, C. J., Glenavy .. .. 606 812 Dugdale, Thomas, Arno, Waimate .. 794 608 Dyer, A. E., Waimate .. .. .. 1,046 938 Earl, John, Otaio .. .. .. 1,600 441 Earl, William (Estate of), Otaio .. .. 950 850 Eastwood, E. T., Waimate .. .. — 139 Eden, H. J., Waimate .. . . .. 301 357 Edmiston, Robert, Landsdowne, Waimate 143 207 Eggleton, P. J., Craigmore, Cave .. 146 305 Elderton, Mrs. Phyllis B., Waihao Downs .. 967 1,198 Elliot, John, Arno, Waimate .. .. 388 Nil Elliot, M. L., Glenavy .. .. .. 799 735 Elliott, William, Arno, Waimate .. 271 344 Elworthy, A. S., Holme Station, Timaru .. j 5,066 ' 4,749 Elworthy, H., Craigmore, Timaru .. 8,006 7,196 Elworthy, P. A., Gordon's Valley, Timaru.. 5,109 j 4,388 Engelbrecht, E. H., Waimate .. .. 282 291 Engelbreoht, J. D. (rural delivery), Waimate 93 170 Evans, B. E., Maungati .. .. 940 920 Evans, H. J., Southburn .. .. 223 222 Falloon Bros., Waihao Forks .. .. 1,035 1,232 Falloon, J., Waihao Porks .. .. 270 258 Farrell, John, Bush Road, Waimate .. 50 Nil Faulkner, J. Charles, Willowbridge .. 456 522 Fenn, H. L., Grange Hill, Cave .. .. 2,300 2,320 Penwick Bros., St. Andrew's .. .. [ 392 317 Fenwick, Robert, St. Andrew's .. .. 189 166 Fitzharris, P., Morven .. .. .. j 111 110 Fitzsimons, J., Arno, Waimate .. .. 278 346 Fleming, C. D., Glenavy .. .. 1,027 734 Pleming, J. H., Glenavy .. .. 1,074 1,040 Fleming, Patrick, Ikawai, Glenavy .. i 667 626 Pleming, Thomas, Glenavy .. .. 567 833 Fletcher Bros., Willowbridge .. .. 1,387 1,070 Plynn, Dennis, Morven .. .. 428 629 Flynn, J. T., Morven .. .. .. 175 142 Flynn, James, Morven .. .. .. 546 470 Foley, John, St. Andrew's .. .. — 61 Foley, John, Studholme .. .. 571 788 Foley, P. J., Morven .. .. .. 479 490 Ford, G. E., St. Andrew's .. .. 374 Nil Ford, John, Maungati .. .. .. 2,799 3,040

No. of Sheep od April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Waimate County—continued. Forrest, James, St. Andrew's .. .. 295 204 Forrest, L. R., Otaio .. .. .. 589 501 Forrest, R. H., Otaio .. .. .. — 244 Fox, John F., Studholme .. .. 566 441 Fox, Michael, Waimate ' .. .. 312 216 France, A. J., Otaio .. .. .. 334 379 France, I). M., Box 4, St. Andrew's .. 231 416 Fraser, A. G., Hakataramea .. .. 933 918 Fraser, A. M., " Wairua Downs," Hakatara- 1,730 4,330 mea Fraser, A. M., Ashridge, Hakataramea .. 3,955 2,030 Fraser, W., Hakataramea .. .. 1,720 1,878 Frost Bros., Studholme Junction .. 378 415 Frost, P. J., Waimate .. .. .. 276 30 Fyall, A., Studholme .. .. .. 191 92 Gainsford, R. W., Cave .. .. 414 421 Galletly, Arnold, St. Andrew's .. .. 110 108 Galletly, Thomas (Executors of), St. Andrew's 98 77 Garland, Alfred, Waimate .. .. 2,308 2,207 Geaney, Nicholas, Makikihi .. .. 706 890 Geddes, Francis, Waihao Forks .. .. 1,034 373 Geddes, G. C., Hunter .. .. .. — 650 Geddes, Robert, Waihao Downs, Waimate 727 1,160 Gibson, A. W., Hunter, Waimate .. 218 358 Gibson, J. H., Southburn .. .. 169 262 Gibson, James, Studholme .. .. 219 255 Gibson, Mrs. Annie, Hunter Rural, Waimate 406 517 Giles, J. F. and W. O., Hook Bush, Waimate 285 270 Gillies, D. W., Little Roderick, Hakataramea 1,773 1,948 Gluyas, R. J. and Miss F., Morven .. 244 239 Goldsmith, A. E., Waihao Forks .. 134 345 Goldsmith, C. W., Elephant Hill, Waihao 644 795 Downs Gordon, W. L., Kohika, Otaio .. .. 225 402 Gorman Bros., Hakataramea .. .. 1,877 2,281 Gorman, J., Arno .. .. .. 618 939 Grant, Alan, Box 42, Waimate .. .. 425 510 Gray, George, Waimate.. .. .. 278 274 Gray, Robert, St. Andrew's .. .. 1,518 1,004 Greelish, Mrs. Hannah (Trustees of), Waimate 131 208 Green, H. N. (Hunter delivery), Otaio .. 153 323 Greene, Patrick, Morven .. .. 260 112 Gregan, J. J., Finlay Downs, Waimate .. 521 546 Greig, John, Maungati, Timaru .. .. 449 358 Griffin, W. R., Motukaika, Cave .. .. 78 379 Guerin, J. and J., Cannington, Cave .. 1,550 1,421 Gunn, J. D., Hook delivery, Waimate .. 199 236 Gunn, Misses Mary and Jessie, Waimate .. 70 303 Gynes, T. E., Lansdowne, Waimate ., 34 24 Hall, J. J., Otaio .. .. .. 641 558 Hall, James, St. Andrew's • .. .. 205 420 Hamilton, T., Waihao Downs .. .. 1,283 1,446 Hampton, John, Waihao Downs .. 433 444 Hampton, Mrs. Lillian and Walter, Waihao 437 447 Downs Hanifin, William, Morven .. .. 206 212 Hanley, Miss Mary, Morven .. .. 336 225 Hansen, N. M., Hunter .. .. 981 1,294 Hansen, George L., Waihao Downs, Waimate 1,065 753 Hardy Bros., Kurow .. .. .. 796 1,082 Harper, H. J. C., Waihao Downs .. 3,185 3,247 Harrison, E. B., Waihao Downs .. .. 1,269 1,178 Harrison, J. M., Waihao Downs delivery, j 466 550 Waimate Hart, F. L., Morven .. .. .. j 1,267 1,900 Hart, G. and J., Waimate .. .. I 31 72 Hart, James, Makikihi .. .. .. 279 568 Hart, Joseph, St. Andrew's .. .. 367 421 Hartnell, T., St. Andrew's .. .. 364 465 Hartnett, P. J., jun., St. Andrew's .. 262 249 Hartnett, Patrick, St. Andrew's .. .. 893 609 Haskett, J. (Hunter delivery), Waimate .. 515 408 Hay, C. R., Hakataramea .. .. 612 632 Hay, E. G., Morven .. .. .. 857 329 Hay, John C., Morven .. .. .. 333 476 Hay, W. L., Waimate .. .. .. 172 352 Hayes, J. W, Centrewood, Waimate .. 9,227 9,203 Hayes, Norman, Hakataramea .. .. 3,231 3,131 Hayman, N. H., Morven .. .. — 406 Hayman, Walter, Studholme .. .. 900 1,061 Hayman, William Henry, Willowbridge .. — 252 Head, William, Glenfalloch, Morven .. 1,109 1,251 Henderson Bros., Teschemaker's, Waimate 276 160 Hendry, C. M., St. Andrew's .. .. 340 I 180

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No. of Sheep on April 30, 1 April 30, 1925. 1826. Waimate County—continued. Mann, W. J., Teschemaker's, Waimate .. 88 134 Manson, John T., Hunter, Makikihi .. 12 19 Marshall, J. G., Hillboro, Otaio .. ,. 197 305 Martin, Andrew, jun., Morven .. .. 350 312 Martin, F. C., Otaio .. .. .. 1,308 1,312 Martin, Mrs. M. J., Otaio .. .. 388 1,073 Martin, T. N., Makikihi.. .. .. 340 1,195 Mason and Menzies, Hook, Waimate .. 252 257 Matheson, J., and Son, .. 1,731 2,479 Matheson, John, Waimate .. .. 333 578 Mathias, G., Cannington, Cave .. .. 1,386 1,406 May, Robert, Southburn (rural delivery) .. 133 173 McAlwee, John, St. Andrew's .. .. 351 338 McCaw, Alexander, Hakataramea .. 1,366 1,402 MeCaw, Alexander, jun., Hakataramea .. 396 442 McConnell, R. J., Findlay Downs, Makikihi 386 70 MeCrossan, James, Arno, Waimate .. i 231 239 MeCrossan, P. J., Arno, Waimate .. j 4-51 383 McCullooh, A., Glenavy.. .. .. 1,118 1,025 McCulloch, G. A., Waihao Forks .. 3,343 3,438 McCulloch, William J., Hakataramea .. 1,545 1,740 MeCully, J. R., Cannington, Cave .. 610 600 McDonald, D. P., Box 45, Waimate .. 448 666 McDonald, W. James, Maungati, Timaru .. 830 909 McDonnell Bros., Douglas, Waihao Forks 350 517 McEwan, Andrew, Maungati .. .. 860 712 McEwan, W. J., Maungati .. .. 254 270 McFarlane, John, Teschemaker's, Waimate 1,171 871 (rural delivery) McGimpsey, D., Hakataramea .. .. 275 245 McGregor, Henry, Kurow .. .. 252 109 McHenry, M., Hakataramea .. .. 510 500 Mcllraith, R., Hakataramea .. .. 5,000 6,191 Mcllwrick, F. W., Teschemaker's Delivery, — 1,072 Waimate Mcllwrick, James, St, Andrew's .. .. 281 367 Mclntyre, D. H., Copland's, Otaio .. 481 429 McKee, Cornelius, Makikihi .. .. 287 362 McKee, G., Waihao Downs .. .. — 168 McKenzie, Donald (Estate of), Haka- 1,585 1,711 taramea McKenzie, H. J., Arno Delivery, Waimate.. — 346 McKenzie, Hugh, Brooklands, Arno .. 404 542 McKenzie, Hugh, Limestone Peak, Arno .. 560 392 McKenzie, James, Hook, Waimate .. 75 206 McKenzie, J. K., Hakataramea .. .. 1,045 1,531 McKenzie, Robert, Waimate Delivery .. 115 195 McKenzie, Roderick, Cave .. .. 441 523 MeKeown, W. J., St. Andrew's .. .. — 313 McLachlan, Charles S., Arno, Waimate .. 1,447 1,320 McLean, A. J., Glenavy .. .. 403 450 McLean, Miss Phyllis E., Waimate .. 2,052 2,311 McLean, W. J., Hakataramea .. .. 486 440 McManus, Felix, Maungati, Timaru .. 367 438 McMillan, William, St. Andrew's .. 440 410 McNaughton, D., Glenavy .. .. 291 588 McNeill, A. H., Ikawai, Glenavy .. 370 481 McNeill, J. M. (Executors of), Ikawai, 845 1,035 Glenavy McNeill, Peter, Makikihi (rural mail), 489 528 Waimate McPherson, Allan, Hook, Waimate .. 225 214 MePherson, Martin J., Kohika, Otaio .. I 418 405 McRae, A. J. and P. T., Waihao Downs .. 1,209 1,232 McRae, John, jun., Waihao Downs .. 848 1,608 McRae, John, Waihao Downs .. .. 1,782 1,786 McRae, M., Waihao Downs .. .. 1,217 1,241 Medlicott, S., Waimate .. .. ..I 879 1,001 Medlicott, T. S., Waimate .. .. 232 544 Medlicott, William, Makikihi .. .. 552 529 Meehan, James, Makikihi .. .. 1,296 1,289 Meehan, James, Waihaorunga .. .. 10,351 9,764 Mehrtens Bros., Waimate .. .. 105 628 Melton Bros., Waimate .. .. 217 355 Melton, James, Morven .. .. 200 265 Menzies, James, Rosehill, Hakataramea .. 128 123 Menzies, William, Hakataramea .. .. 2,077 2,275 Mercer, J. A., Makikihi .. .. 255 223 Mercer, K. W., Hunter .. .. .. 293 358 Meredith, E. J., Box 25, Morven.. .. 1,048 983 Meredith, H. H., Box 1, Waimate .. 806 779 Merry, J. J., Makikihi .. .. . . 377 317 Meyer, E. A., Waimate .. .. 21 18 Meyer, F. J., Waituna, Waimate.. .. I 1,833 2,726

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Waimate County—continued. Hendry, Robert A., St. Andrew's .. 267 337 Hennessy, Captain C. T., Morven .. 1,970 1,490 Henshaw, F. J., Studholme .. .. 60 52 Henstridge, Michael, Glenavy .. .. 639 536 Hewson, H. W., Bankfield, St. Andrew's .. 166 555 Hines, A. F. J., Craigmore, Maungati, — 299 Timaru Hodgen, J. H. W., Douglas, Waimate .. — 78 Hodgen, W. H., Waihao Downs . . . . 711 628 Hodges, R. W., Arno, Waimate .. ... — 506 Hogg, Walter, Hakataramea .. .. 1,585 1,563 HoldswortH, G. W., Morven . . .. 690 522 Hore Bros., Waimate . . . . .. 156 136 Horgan, Charles, Bankfield, St. Andrew's .. 225 289 Horsburgh, James, Teschemaker's, Waimate — 282 Horsnall, H. S., Morven .. .. 193 j 187 Hoskin, E. D., St. Andrew's .. .. 100 46 Hossack, George W., Grassy Hills (rural 428 428 delivery), Waimate Howard, E. W., Bluecliffs, St. Andrew's .. j 410 Nil Howell, B. H., Cave .. .. .. 1,186 1,151 Howell, W. H., Cave .. .. ..! 2,857 2,923 Hulston, A. R., Otaio .. .. .. 126 177 Hurst, J. C., Waihaorunga .. .. — 1,270 Hurst, R. B. (Waihaorunga), Naylor Street, 660 Nil Waimate Hurst, S. (Braeside, Waihaorunga), Naylor 1,390 1,146 Street, Waimate Hyland, John, Glenavy .. .. — 42 Hynes, Michael, Morven .. .. 411 Nil Irwin, T. G., Craigmore, Cave . . . . 100 238 Ivers, George, Hakataramea Valley .. 16 14 Jackson, W., Bourndale, Hunter.. .. 414 482 Johnson, C. H. S., St. Andrew's .. 1,680 1,593 Johnson, J. F., Otaio .. .. .. 254 271 Johnston, H. B. S., Otaio .. .. 4,460 4,469 Jones, A., and Co., Waimate .. .. 75 120 Jones, H. N. O., Gorge Road, Waimate .. 225 285 Judd, Frederick, Cannington, Cave .. 780 ; 407 Kain, A. J. (Estate of), Morven .. .. 400 450 Kain, R. S., Morven .. .. .. 841 1,004 Keenan, S., Hook delivery, Waimate .. — 64 Kelcher, Leonard, Hakataramea .. 7,283 7,494 Kempthorne, L. N., Maungati .. .. 802 751 Kennedy, D., Morven .. .. .. 80 83 Kennedy, D., St. Andrew's .. .. — 261 Kennedy, P. (Executors of), St. Andrew's.. 178 Nil Kingsbury, E. R., Hook, via Timaru .. 1,511 2,116 Kinross, A., South burn .. .. .. 413 266 Kinsman, F. A., Douglas, Waimate . . 298 133 Kippenberger, K., Studholme .. . . 650 336 Kirk, Owen J., Otaio .. .. . . 321 894 Kirk, P. J., Waimate .. .. .. 309 248 Kuegler, F. W., Waimate . . . . 189 124 Laird, S., Kohika, Otaio .. .. — 186 j Lane, G. A., Landsdowne, Waimate .. 81 132 Lane, Henry, Hook Delivery, Lansdowne, 389 418 Waimate La vers, W. J.. St. Andrew's .. . . 18 148 Leslie and Hinck, Messrs., Otaio .. 216 207 Leathwick, H. H., St. Andrew's Delivery .. 51 120 j Leonard, M., Lower High Street, Waimate 594 372 j Leonard, Maurice, jun., Waimate . . 565 Nil Lindsay, John, Makikihi .. . . 84 45 Lister, Thomas, St. Andrew's .. .. 325 265 i Long, M. A., Hillboro, Otaio .. .. 116 77 Long, W. O., Morven .. .. .. 1,545 1,397 Lunham, H. J. D., Southburn .. . . 128 2 Luscombe, E. E., St. Andrew's .. .. j 915 233 Lyall, O. G., St. Andrew's . . .. 218 209 Lysaght, Christopher, "Cherry Park," St. j 300 170 Andrew's Lysaght, Christopher, St. Andrew's .. 193 190 Macaulay, W. (Estate of). (Bankfield, Haka- 1,603 1,567 taramea), Thames Street, Oama.ru Macfarlane, H. M., Waikora, Waimate .. 2,733 2,758 MacKenzie, George, Willowbridge . . — 151 Mackenzie, T. D., Waihao Downs .. 1,843 1,800 Macpherson, Alexander, Glenavy .. 492 495 Macvean, Alexander, Kowhatu, Waihao 832 767 Forks Major, Mrs. Ellen J.,Kowhatu, Waihao Forks 305 346 Manchester, Charles, Waimate .. .. 175 Nil Manchester, James, Waimate .. . . 405 260

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No. of Sheep oil N 0 . of Sheep on April 30, April 30, April 30,1 April 30 1925. 1926. 1925. j 1926. Waimate County—continued. Waimate County—continued. Meyer, H. H., Hook, Waimate .. .. 1,250 1,161 Powell, J. A., Waihao Downs .. .. 1,283 1,670 Meyer, John, Waimate, Makikihi delivery.. 100 55 Powell, Louis, Morven .. .. .. 204 224 Meyer, W. H., Waimate .. .. 190 248 Prattley, Mrs. M. E., Hunter, Makikihi .. 568 * Midgeley, S. H., Springbrook, St. Andrew's 1,013 1,255 Preece Bros., Waihao Downs .. .. 555 680 Miles, H, Teschemaker's, Waimate .. 103 234 Price, T. 0., Waihao Downs .. .. 2,830 2,803 Millar, J. 6., Waihao Forks .. .. 2,261 2,286 Priest, Doxon, Cave .. .. .. 144 90 Miller and Gardner, Waihao Downs .. 2,767 2,726 Prue T., Arno, Waimate .. .. 43 50 Miller, H., Morven .. .. .. 48 Nil Pye, S. J., Lyalldale, St. Andrew's .. | 567 361 Milliken, Hugh, Springbrook, St. Andrew's 340 349 Quinn Bros., Makikihi .. .. .. ! 698 1,432 Mills, William Ernest, St. Andrew's .. 1,162 Nil Quinn, Thomas, Studholme .. .. 5 190 Milne, John H., Waihao Downs delivery, 1,678 1,788 Radcliffe, W. H., Waihao Downs, Waimate 408 382 Waimate Ramsay Bros., Tara, Waihao Downs .. 377 389 Milne, William, Hunter .. .. 1,291 395 Rapsey, W. C. (Cannington, Cave), Otipua 877 840 Mitchell and Smith, St. Andrew's .. 175 142 West Mitchell, J. H., Studholme .. .. 1,187 1,218 Rapsey, W. S. R., Southburn .. .. 233 159 Montgomery Bros., Makikihi .. .. 648 660 Rathgen, Henry George, Waimate Rural j 171 187 Moore, F. B., Waimate .. .. .. 545 827 Mail, Makikihi Moore, J. T., Waimate .. .. .. 375 384 Rattray, Alexander, Hakataramea, Kurow 539 596 Morris, Robert, Otaio .. .. .. 580 564 Rattray, D. J. and J. M., Burnbank (Hook 585 376 Morris, R. B., Esk Valley, St. Andrew's .. 684 761 delivery), Waimate Morrison, F., Hunter .. .. .. 706 j 956 Rattray, D. J. and J. M., View Hill, Hook 1,711 1,646 Morrison, John, Morven .. .. 195 I 681 (rural delivery) Morriss Bros., Morven .. .. .. 475 | 562 Rattray, N. A., Waimate .. .. 2,012 1,882 Morrow, W. G., Willowbridge .. .. 210 190 Read, A. J., Cannington, Cave .. .. 456 522 Morton, S., Morven .. .. .. — 248 Regnauer, T., and Sons, Hunter .. .. — 160 Mowat, F. F., Motukaika, Cave .. .. -—■ 270 Reilly, P., Makikihi .. .. .. 1,372 1,176 Moyle, B. J., Waihao Forks .. .. 399 j 559 j Rendall, A., Teschemaker's, Waimate .. 364 449 Moyle, H. P., St. Andrew's .. .. 635 . 478 j Reynolds, Robert, Studholme .. .. 250 323 Moyle, W.. Springbrook, St. Andrew's .. 158 200* Rhodes, R. H. (Estate of), Bluecliffs, St. 6,386 6,493 Moyle, William E., St. Andrew's .. t 624 380 Andrew's Mulholland, James, St. Andrew's .. \ 151 214 Richards, A. V., Elephant Hill, Waihao 3,662 Nil Munro, James, Craigmore, Cave .. .. 1 — 360 Downs Munro, Mrs. Christina, Waihao Downs, Wai- 347 415 Richards, F. G., Teschemaker's, Otaio .. 1,450 Nil mate Richards, R. A., Elephant Hills, Waihao 3,660 3,950 Munro, W. D., Waihao Downs, Waimate .. 716 764 Downs Murphy, John, Hunter, Makikihi .. 214 177 Richards, W., Springwell, Hook .. .. 187 184 Murphy, Martin, Morven .. .. — 346 Richardson, G. F., Willowbridge.. .. 5 11 Neal, Edward, Waimate delivery, Hunter.. 1,066 | 1,214 Richmond, W. T., Willowbridge .. .. 258 340 Nelmes, C. R., Arno, Waimate .. .. 254 306 Risk, William, Timaru (Salisbury delivery).. 1,419 1,848 Newbegin, John (Cave), Pareora West .. 1,399 1,290 Robertson, A. M., Hakataramea .. 1,446 1,427 Nicholas, H. C., Waimate .. .. 148 340 Robertson, James, Waihao Forks .. 368 420 Nicholas, V. E., Hook, Waimate .. 204 409 Robinson, A. W. J. (rural delivery), Wai- ' 456 668 Nicholls, T., Southburn.. .. .. 829 610 mate Nolan, James, Waihao Downs .. .. 186 254 Robinson, L., Waimate Rural Mail, Hunter 142 144 Nolan, John, Morven .. .. .. 363 245 Robinson, W., sen., Hakataramea .. 36 25 Nolan, Thomas, Waimate .. .. 327 436 Rogers, G. W., Morven .. .. 105 300 N.Z. and A. Land Co., Hakataramea .. 37,205 23,052 Rollinson, F. A., and Sons, Studholme .. 483 520 O'Boyle, Frank, Otaio .. .. .. 442 397 Ross, W. H, Hakataramea .. .. 1,077 1,126 O'Brien, F. J., Waimate .. .. 155 287 Routledge, W. P., Maungati .. .. j 862 652 O'Connell, B., Hunter .. .. .. — 80 Ruddenklau Bros., Hakataramea .. 4,564 4,514 O'Connor, E., Craigmore, Cave, Adair .. | 262 296 Ruddenklau, Henry, Waimate .. .. 1,315 1,210 O'Connor, John, Morven .. .. 250 270 Ruddenklau, J. G. and F. H., Glenavy .. 8,321 10,261 O'Connor, Mrs. L., Morven .. .. 203 133 Russell, J. K., St. Andrew's .. .. 346 246 O'Connor, P., Craigmore, Cave .. .. 184 174 Ryan, J. J., Morven .. .. .. I 355 Nil O'Grady, Denis, Waihao Forks .. .. 360 337 Ryan, M., Waihao Downs .. .. 1,237 979 O'Hara, J. C., Glenavy .. .. 1,252 1,527 Ryan, Patrick J., Morven .. .. j 148 72 O'Hara, J. J., Box 75, Waimate .. .. 949 1,110 Sargent, F. A., Maungati, Timaru .. ! 481 608 O'Hara, John, Box 27, Morven .. .. 813 783 Scaife, W. A. (private bag), Waimate .. j 2,342 2,304 O'Keefe, D., St. Andrew's .. .. j 80 174 Scannell, Daniel, Lyalldale, St. Andrew's .. 351 389 O'Loughlin, John (Estate of), St. Andrew's j 392 853 Scannell, J. and J., St. Andrew's .. j 145 251 O'Neill, Edward, Waituna delivery, Waimate j 320 ! 375 Scannell, P., Motukaika, Cave .. .. 170 180 Packer, J. A., Bankfield, St. Andrew's .. | 162 Nil Scott, F. M., Finlay Downs, Otaio .. j 437 580 Padkin, John, Hakataramea .. .. I 108 40 Scott, James, Cannington, Cave .. .. ! 1,888 4,771 Palmer, F., Hunter .. .. .. j 300 402 Scott, James, Ryde Farm, Glenavy .. { 1,175 953 Parker, Nathaniel, Southburn .. .. ! 657 567 Scott, James, Southburn .. ... ! 1,032 729 Parry, R., jun., Southburn .. .. ! 399 378 Scott, Joseph, Motukaika, Cave .. .. j — 635 Parry, Robert, Southburn .. .. 330 J 431 Scott, Thomas, Teschemaker's, Waimate .. j 446 329 Parry, William John, Southburn .. 299 410 Scott, W., Hakataramea .. .. 57 612 Parsons, W. J., Hunter .. .. 157 194 Scott, W. and A., Hakataramea .. .. j 1,183 Nil Pashby, Robert, Arno, Waimate .. 784 Nil Seward, W. W., Hook, Waimate .. 1,360 1,117 Pashby, Thomas, Morven .. .. 641 320 Sewell, Mrs. Mary M., Cave .. .. 116 112 Paterson, E. N., Kowhatu, Waihao Forks 515 561 Sharp, R. M., Waimate .. .. 40 30 Paterson, James, and Co., Te Akatarawa 10,147 9,781 Shea, H. F., Makikihi .. .. .. 313 230 Station (address: Box 102, Timaru) Shea, Michael, St. Andrew's .. .. 75 91 Paterson, Mrs. E. G., Otaio .. .. 1,030 1,300 Shea, W. R., Hunter Rural Mail, Waimate 253 356 Patrick, J. R., Willowbridge .. .. 326 487 Shears, Benjamin C., Hunter .. .. 293 167 Paul, Andrew, Waimate .. .. 225 155 Sheed, John, St. Andrew's .. .. 60 225 Pavletich, Mrs. Mary Ellen, Hakataramea.. 2,238 2,203 Sheenan, B., St. Andrew's !. .. 230 337 Pearse, A. J., Morven .. .. .. — 981 Sheehan, John," St. Andrew's .. .. 120 180 Peck, J. S., Hook, Waimate .. .. 123 98 Sides Bros., Maungati .. .. .. 940 799 Peck, J. W., Douglas, Waihao Downs .. 207 120 Sides, George Studholme .. .. 62 85 Pelvin, R. C., Glenavy .. .. .. 555 420 Simmons, C. W., Hook, Makikihi .. 2,862 2,312 Perry, E. J., Douglas, Waimate .. .. 138 112 Simmons, George, Priest's Corner, Timaru 220 219 Ponsonby, D., Waihao Downs, Waimate .. 315 431 I Simmons, John, Waimate delivery, Makikihi 1,000 600 Porter, Gibson, St. Andrew's .. .. 346 324 | Simpson, Herbert, Hakataramea, Kurow .. 4,060 3,750 * Return not received.

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Waimate County—continued. Sinclair Bros., Arno .. .. .. 247 Nil Sinclair, Robert, Morven .. .. 507 687 Slattery, Michael, Makikihi .. .. 62 72 Slodden, J. G., Glenavy .. .. 215 193 Smart Bros., Otaio .. .. .. 411 Nil Smart, W. G„ Otaio .. .. .. I — 549 Smillie, James, Glenavy .. .. 696 649 Smith and McGregor, Grassy Hills (rural — 266 Arno), Waimate Smith, H. T. and G. T., Hakataramea .. 2,797 3,545 Smith, W., Willowbridge .. .. 36 47 Smith, W. T., Hakataramea, Kurow ... 4,385 5,445 Squire Bros., Bluecliffs, St. Andrew's .. 2,027 2,000 Squire Bros., Cannington, Cave .. .. 750 Nil Squire, G. W., Cannington, Cave.. .. ] — 794 Stack, James, Otaio .. .. .. 219 255 Stack, John, St. Andrew's .. .. 107 Nil Stanley, F. G., Hunter (rural mail), Waimate | 572 497 Stapleton, J., Clandeboye, Temuka .. — 45 Steffens, H. A. F., Waihao Downs .. 359 225 Stephenson, William, St. Andrew's .. 64 71 Stevens, T., Hakataramea, c/o Box 12, 1,177 1,890 Oamaru Stevenson, R. W., Hook delivery, Waimate 294 415 Stewart, Alexander, Maungati .. .. 709 702 Stewart, George T., Morven .. .. [ 569 598 Stewart, James, Morven .. .. [ 692 660 Stewart, T., Elephant Hill, Waimate .. — 2,874 Stewart, William, Morven .. .. 403 640 Stewart, William, Studholme Road, Wai- j 176 370 mate Stocker, F., Copland's, St. Andrew's .. t 284 287 Stokes, Edward, Morven .. .. 33 162 Stonyer, R. C., Makikihi .. .. 320 263 Stowell, H. J., Esk Valley, St. Andrew's .. 683 1,051 Stuart, William, Arno, Waimate .. 123 61 Studholme, E. C., Waimate .. .. I 3,560 3,699 Stumbles, James, Cannington, Cave .. j 163 207 Sullivan, E. J., Otaio .. .. .. 780 821 Sullivan, M. (Willow Glen), St. Andrew's .. 175 284 Sullivan, M. J., Makikihi .. .. j 122 109 Sullivan, Martin, St. Andrew's .. .. j 144 64 Sullivan, Richard, Waimate .. .. 551 399 Sutherland and Arthur, St. Andrew's .. 477 540 Sutton, J. A. (Estate of), Hakataramea .. j20,100 20,400 Swann, J. R., Glenavy .. .. .. 256 119 Swann, R. J. A., Waikakahi, Glenavy .. j 410 346 Swaney, McGregor, Craigmore, Cave .. j 261 303 Tangney Bros., Morven .. .. I 387 Nil Tavendale, I)., Waihao Forks .. .. j 468 340 Tavendale, James, sen., Arno .. .. 82 143 Taylor, W. D., Waimate .. .. 357 307 Thiokett, J. R., Maungati .. .. 542 578 Thompson, David, Waihao Downs .. | 1,431 1,619 Thompson, R. P., St. Andrew's .. .. 113 90 Thompson, W. A. G., Cannington, Cave .. ; 560 497 Thomson, W. G. (Salisbury delivery), Maun- | 1,700 j 1,700 gati, Timaru Thornton Bros., Glenavy .. .. j 745 | 781 Todd, W. R., Springwell, Hook .. .. J — | 288 Toohey, W., St. Andrew's .. .. 793 | 774 Tozer, A. S., Bluecliffs, St. Andrew's .. 1 122 127 Tozer, William P., Maungati delivery .. j 538 1,129 Trezise, E., Glenavy .. .. .. ! '88 97 Trezise, E. W., Morven .. .. 358 282 Trezise, J. H., jun., Hunter .. .. 162 j 113 Trimblick, Walter J., Makikihi .. .. 94 j Nil Turner, A. H., Douglas, Waimate .. J 346 | 313 Valentine, H. J., Hakataramea .. .. — | 27 Verity, C. H., Waihao Downs .. .. 1,971 | 2,033 Verity, C. S., Craigmore, Cave .. .. j 3,854 ! 1,847 Vincent, T. J., Studholme .. .. j 160 Nil Wain, Peter J., Riverlands, Waimate .. i 760 650 Waldie, Robert, Waihao Downs, Waimate 1,425 1,650 Walker, Alfred, Hakataramea .. .. j 448 512 Wall, James, Waihao Forks .. .. j 265 313 Wall, John, jun., Arno, Waimate .. j 170 ; 149 Wallace, Forbes, Waihao Downs .. 1,772 ' 2,290 Wallace, John, Hunter .. .. .. ' 66 15 Ward, Arthur, Southburn .. .. 840 697 Ward, John, Southburn .. .. 582 562 Watson, J. S., Waimate .. .. 66 129 Watson. Joseph, Kohika, Otaio .. .. 488 471 Webb, H. D., Craigmore, Cave .. .. 352 I 318 Wellwood, John, Morven .. .. 103 I 106

No. of Sheop on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1920. Waimate County—continued. Wellwood, R., Box 34, Morven .. .. 223 451 Welstead, James, Maungati, Timaru .. 369 468 Whatman, H. M., Waihaorunga .. .. 658 666 White, J. H., Otaio .. .. .. 624 780 Whitney, B. F., Waimate .. .. 173 289 Wilkes, Mrs. Helen, Waimate .. .. 222 228 Wilkie, W. D., Hook, Waimate .. .. 88 96 Wilkinson, B. H., Hakataramea .. .. 1,942 2,510 Williams, J. H., Bankfield, St. Andrew's .. 359 266 Williams, R. B., St. Andrew's .. .. — 627 Williams, Richard, Motukaika, Cave .. • — 229 Williams, Richard, Pleasant Valley, St. 220 Nil Andrew's Wilson Bros., Waihao Downs .. .. 1,252 1,528 Wilson, John, and Sons, Hook, Waimate .. 348 370 Winchester, James, St. Andrew's .. — 221 Wright, E. C., Waihao Downs, Waimate .. 331 217 Wright, F. B., Hunter .. .. .. 244 436 Young, Adam, Waihao Forks .. * .. 595 556 Young, J. J., Studholme .. .. 451 434 Young, Mrs. Mary, Makikihi .. .. 300 326 587,309 590,070 CHATHAM ISLANDS • (In Christchurch Subdivision). Barker, J. M., Kaingaroa .. .. 5,412 5,360 Blyth, H. G. and D. T., Te Wairiki, 1,650 1,770 Chatham Islands Cannon, P. H., Waitangi West .. .. 6,172 6,378 Chudleigh, E. R., Wharekauri .. .. ! 6,805 7,121 Clough, H. L., Mangere Island, Chatham j 502 722 Islands Cox, N. R. A., Te Awatea, Waitangi .. i 3,109 3,146 Cox, W. A. D., Matarae, Chatham Islands 736 820 Davis, W. (c/o Tuuta George), Hawaruwaru 872 1,074 Daymond, H., Awainanga .. .. 786 575 Daymond, H., Tikitiki, Chatham Islands .. 255 183 Dix, Mrs. Winnie (c/o William Dix), Torotoro 180 171 Dix, Rona (c/o Willaim Dix), Maipito .. 686 548 Dix, William, Torotoro .. .. 482 544 Goomes te Hia, Mrs., Moreroa, Chatham Is- 634 665 lands Grennell, H., jun. (c/o Henry Grennell, sen.), 278 161 Chatham Islands Grennell, H., Matarakau .. .. 1,250 1,120 Grennell, H., sen., Rapunui .. .. 1,436 1,695 Groomes, P., Moreroa .. .. .. 453 524 Hare Piwari, Paparautini .. .. 1,066 1,220 Henderson, S., Ohinemama .. .. 1,242 825 Henderson, S., Te One .. .. .. 1,651 1,557 Hereke, Mrs. (c/o Ngatiki), Te One .. 97 50 Heta Tamihana (c/o T. Ropu), Wairua .. 1,049 1,137 Holmes, David L., Mangaterau, Chatham 438 465 Islands Horoma Raneitopua (Estate of), (c/o 3,207 3,260 Horoma Tami), Chatham Islands Hough, Epiha, Racecourse, Chatham Islands 549 352 Hough, Raumoa, Chatham Islands .. 100 18 Hough, Thomas, Big Bush, Chatham Islands 320 231 Hough, Thomas, Te One, Matarakau .. Ill 170 Hough, William, Waitangi, Chatham Islands 162 186 Hunt, E. L., Pitt Island, Chatham Islands 3,086 3,029 Hunt, Herbert A., Pitt Island .. .. 3,661 3,496 ' Hunt, J. G., Pitt Island, Chatham Islands 2,505 2,758 Hutuna, Hapua, Chatham Islands .. 730 766 Ikawairangi Teroa-te (c/o Mrs. Richmond) 272 252 Waitangi Inia Toenga, Otonga, Chatham Islands .. 588 433 Inia Tuhata, Otonga .. .. .. 560 814 Jacobs, Archie Athol, Moreroa, Chatham 232 454 Islands Jacobs, Robert Steel, Chatham Islands .. — 25 Jacobs, W., Loch Lomand .. .. j 241 249 Kamo, Peter, Waikaripi, Chatham Islands 554 578 Kamo, Peter, Waitangi, Chatham Islands .. 30 68 Kamo, Sigley, Waikato, Chatham Islands .. j 15 7 Kui, Miss — (c/o Ngatiki), Big Bush . . 100 61 Lanauze, Hugh, Waitangi, Chatham Islands 272 152 Lanauze, Philip, Te One, Chatham Islands 224 245 Lanauze, T. H., Waitangi .. .. j 1,201 1,250 Lockett, Arthur, Te One .. .. 302 282

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| No. of Sheep on | ! April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Chatham Islands —continued. McClurg, R., Te Roto, Chatham Islands .. 142 134 McClurg, T. P:, South East Island, Chatham 612 705 Islands Mitai, Waitangi .. .. .. 311 339 Mitchell, Frank, Awarakau, Chatham Islands 1,303 1,293 Murphy, Charles, Matarakau, Chatham 80 70 Islands Ngakina, Muhore, Mairangi, Chatham Islands — 120 Ngarongo te Oti Kerei, Big Bush, Chatham 172 40 Islands Ngatiki, Matthew, Te One .. .. 443 232 Ngatiki, Ngakina, Mairangi .. .. 167 233 Pamariki, Mrs. Huripai, Wharetuanui, 312 425 Taupeka Paniora te Arahu, Patoka .. .. 573 431 Peni Tahuhu, Mairangi .. .. .. 217 315 Perei, —, Maipito .. .. .. 407 312 Piri Pomare, Whangamarino .. .. ] 1,377 1,355 Piriki, —, Kairakau .. .. .. 460 541 Porter, John Andrew, Waitangi, Chatham j 50 42 Islands Rakena, Hiko, Mangatu, Chatham Islands ' 346 327 Reriti Pomare (c/o Mitai Tini), Moreroa .. 130 182 Rhodes and McDonald (c/o John Renwick), 5,248 5,845 Owenga Rhodes, V. J., Korako, Chatham Islands .. 1,900 2,230 Riwai, Roger, Wairua, Chatham Islands ,. 110 140 Ropu Estate (c/o T. Ropu), Chatham Islands 150 113 Ropu, T., Wairangi, Chatham Islands .. 484 383 Russell, John Edward, Matara .. .. 342 442 Santos, Joseph, Te Ngaio .. .. 2,713 2,611 Seymour, E., jun., Otauwe, Waitangi .. 1,182 977

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Chatham Islands—-continued. Seymour, E., sen., Mangatukurewa .. 729 632 Shand, Miss Helen W., Matarae, Chatham 83 Nil Islands Shand, Miss Helen W., Te Whakura .. 1,509 1,220 Smylie, R., Owenga, Chatham Islands .. 242 220 Stone, —, Mairangi .. .. .. 230 211 Te Hau, Thomas (c/o Han Tamati), Te One 190 260 Te Rua, Toronto .. .. .. 630 549 Te Wari Ngamate (Estate of), (c/o Petau 213 232 Panirau), Chatham Islands Tipene Rakete, Waikato .. .. 307 282 Tiwai, Mrs. E. (c/o Witu Tiwai), Matarakau 81 94 Chatham Islands Trail, Mrs. A. B. D., Otauwe .. .. 100 147 Trail, Mrs. A. B. IX, The Ranch, Chatham 358 326 Islands Tuuta, George, Rangimata .. .. 607 1,077 Tuuta, Mrs. George, Karewa .. .. 924 602 Tuuta, Thomas, Matarakau, Chatham Islands 462 519 Tuuta Tutere (Estate of), (c/o George 475 560 Tuuta), Waiwairaupa Whaitiri, James, Moreroa .. .. 201 150 Wharetuanui, Konga, Te Roto, Chatham 112 191 Islands Wharetuanui, —, Te Roto .. .. 665 473 Wiki Ririmu and others, Mairangi, Chatham 192 316 Islands Wishart, C., Kairara .. .. .. 2,105 1,913 Witi Tiwai, Waitangi .. .. .. 47 123 85,956 86,901

H.—23b.

OTAGO SHEEP DISTRICT. Return showing the Sheepowners and the Number of Sheep and Lambs in each County on the 30th April, 1925, and the 30th April, 1926.

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No. of Slieep on ! J No. of Sheep on April 30,1 April 30, ! ~ | April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. | ' 1925. 1926. WAITAKI COUNTY Waitaki County—continued. (In Oamaru Subdivision). Brewster, E. S., Awamoko .. .. 316 | 626 Adam, J., Ngapara .. .. .. 154 264 Brown Bros., Aoereo, Allday Bay, Waiana- 1,783 j 1,818 Adams, Alfred, Tokarahi .. .. 374 57 karua Adams, C. E., Maerewhenua .. .. 265 134 Brown, W., Duntroon .. .. .. 216 j 201 Adams, John S., jun., Otekaike .. .. 166 205 Browne, C. A., It.I). Five Forks .. .. 674 562 Adams, Thomas, Maerewhenua .. .. 97 105 Bruce, George, Totaratahi .. .. 507 531 Aitchison, Archibald, Hampden .. .. 1,834 1,890 Budge, J. D., Tokarahi .. .. 912 7S6 Aitchison, James, Awamoko .. .. 201 237 | Budge, J. D. and A., Herbert .. .. 139 | Nil Aitchison, John, Windsor .. .. 202 144 Budge, T. A., Herbert .. .. .. — j 263 Aitchison, Mrs. M. A., Herbert .. .. 109 103 Buick, Hugh E., Airedale, Enfield .. 317 471 Aitchison, Peter, Otekaike .. .. 313 355 Buist, William (rural delivery), Incholme .. 367 592 Aitchison, William, Herbert .. .. 208 254 Burns, Mrs. E., Omarama .. .. 2,730 Nil Allan, F. D. (rural delivery), Kauroo Hill 387 122 Butler, Alfred J., Totaratahi .. .. 230 j 388 Allan, Mrs. E. H., The Loman, Kauroo Hill 1,910 1,782 Butt, 15., Greenbank, Ngapara .. .. 642 j 983 Allan, R. (rural mail delivery), Kia Ora .. 113 211 Buzan, Mrs. B., and Son, Enfield .. 72 93 Allan, Robert, Carlton Hill, Weston .. 307 317 Cairns, Mrs. Ellen A. B., Kurow .. 320 I Nil Anderson, W., Weston .. .. .. 306 579 Calder, G. A., Oamaru .. .. .. 518 \ 532 Anderson, A. C., Richmond, Pukeuri .. 663 799 Cameron Bros., Kurow .. .. .. 18,056 |l9,0!)4 Anderson, A., Corriedale Settlement. Wind- —• 473 Cameron, Duncan, Glenmorven, Papakaio 1,498 j 1,476 sor, New Rural Delivery Cameron, H. E., Ben Avon Station, Oma- 9,285 j 8,415 Anderson, Adam, Herbert .. .. 306 294 rama Anderson, Alexander, Herbert .. .. 312 304 Cameron, R., Herbert .. .. .. 599 614 Anderson, D. and J., Riverina Run (c/o J. 2,005 2,000 Campbell, W. J., Clifton Falls, Windsor 2,498 2,461 Anderson), Bog Roy, Kurow (rural delivery) Anderson, Duncan, Herbert .. .. 154 * Cant Bros. (Tapui private bag), Oamaru .. 1,966 2,006 Anderson, George, Herbert .. .. 204 204 Carlyon, S., Duntroon .. .. .. 200 262 Anderson, John (Bog Roy and Peak Valley 4,795 4,770 Carrington, C. P., Pukenui Soldiers' Settle- 162 404 Properties), Kurow ment, Peebles Anderson, Robert A., Steward Settlement, 150 665 Chapman, Allen, Kurow .. .. — 5,029 Waitaki Chapman, A. H., Westmere Farm, Kurow 3,733 1,562 Anderson, Thomas, Kurow .. .. 484 504 (Chapman, Alexander Hamilton, Hille's 1,680 Nil Andrew, W., Maheno .. .. .. 1,384 1,434 Siding. Kurow Aubrey, Edward H., Burwen, Station, 5,280 4,510 Chapma.i. Mrs. Anna Louisa, Awalcino, 1,280 Nil Omarama Kurow Aubrey, W T . R., Glencairn Station, Clear- 4,255 4,166 Clague Bros., Queen's Flat, Ngapara .. 357 307 burn P.O. Clyne, A., Windsor .. .. .. 319 | 313 Aubrey, W. E., Marchwood Estate, George- 1,926 1,612 Condon, Patrick, Windsor .. .. 180 ; 100 town Condon, William F., Kurow .. .. 20 28 Austin, J. E,, Five Forks, Maruakoa .. 5,010 4,356 Conlan, Bros., Ngapara .. .. 1,332 Nil Austin, J. S., Waitaki South .. .. 874 Nil Conlan, Edward J., Ngapara .. .. — 1,746 Austin, Murray W., Chain Hills Run, Marua- 1,400 1,601 Cook, Alex., Livingstone .. .. 180 138 koa (rural delivery) Cook, J. N., Livingstone .. .. 261 262 Aviemore Limited (per W. P. Cameron, 9,085 9,123 Cook, John J., Livingstone .. .. 40 43 manager), Kurow t Cook, R. C., Livingstone .. .. 484 489 Ballantyne, J. L., Totaratahi .. .. 124 105 Coughlan, M., Hilderthorpe .. .. 62 8 Ballantyne, W. H., Airedale, Papakaio .. 284 467 Coupar, William, Kakanui ., .. 205 326 Barne - -, E. J., Maerewhenua .. .. 545 518 Coupar, William, sen., Awanoa, Totaratahi 297 199 Barnett, William S., Brucelands Settlement, j 138 234 Coutt's, Henry, Borton's .. .. 567 j 609 Kakanui j Cowan, Charles J. (rural delivery), Kia Ora 334 I 414 Bates, John, The Peaks, Windsor.. .. 710 1,050 Craig, James, Hampden .. .. 80 * Bates, John, Windsor .. .. .. 557 657 Craig, W. E., Enfield .. .. .. t 345 568 Baxter, M., jun., Waitaki .. .. 184 ' 273 Cree, James, Otekaike .. .. .. [ 273 358 Beck, James, Kaura Settlement (per rural 495 346 I Cruickshank, Joseph, Hilderthorpe .. : 1,034 1,190 delivery) Cudmore, H. C., Benmore Estate, Clearburn | 2,469 2,706 Beck, T., Duntroon .. .. .. 284 224 | Culling, Joseph, Hillgrove .. .. j 248 224 Beck, Thomas, sen., Duntroon .. .. j 449 564 | Currie, W., and J., Maheno .. .. 620 879 Beckingsale, J. H., Herbert .. .. 843 794 ! Dalgleish, John, Steward Stetlement, Wai- 1 163 Nil hews, John, Ngapara .. .. .. 250 793 taki Biggs, J. T„ Pukeuri .. .. .. 136 242 Dalgliesh, J. R., W T aitaki .. .. 163 273 Bishop. E. H., Hampden .. .. 140 42 Dalgliesh, J. W., Maereweka, Kaum Hill P.O. ; 266 341 Blair, Alexander, Tokarahi .. .. 407 440 Dalziel, James, Windsor .. .. j 936 1,021 Blair Bros., Tiapo Estate, Reidston .. 723 390 Dalziel, Robert, Kia Ora .. .. J 380 1,113 Blair Bros., Totara Estate, Totaratahi .. 253 141 Daniell, James, Otekaike .. .. 387 370 Blanehard, F. W., Livingstone .. .. 14 14 Dasler, A., Omarama .. .. .. 353 Nil Blanchard, G. B., Livingstone .. .. 660 650 j Davis, C. A., Maheno .. .. .. 293 109 Blomfield, I.. A., Maruwhenua .. .. 207 107 [ Davis, William, Enfield .. .. 124 173 Borrie, David, Papakaio .. .. 1,054 1,532 Dennison, Thos. R., Sunny Downs, Otekaike — 486 Borrie, Donald Robert, Huntley Estate, 981 1,666 i Dewar Bros., Totaratahi .. .. 301 450 Papakaio ■ j Dick, Robert, Weston .. .. .. 489 537 Borrie, P. W., Thames Street, Oamaru .. 566 328 I Dickson, Henry, Awamoko .. .. — 136 Borrie, Ronald, Willow Park Estate, Papa- 1,423 2,027 Dillon, John, Kauroo Hill, Maheno R.D. .. 867 1,121 kaio j Dineen, E., Otekaike .. .. .. 134 60 Boyd, R. R., P.O. Box 116, Oamaru .. 190 164 j Direen, Mrs. M., Windsor .. .. 436 377 Bradley, David, Clareview Settlement, — 21 Dixon, R. A., Kauroo Hill, Five Forks 632 980 Herbert ' j delivery, Oamaru Breen, Thomas, Totara Settlement, Alma ' 52 Nil ' Doig, Wilfred, Papakaio .. .. 725 1,263 * Return not received.

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No. of Sheep on April 30,1 April 30, 1925. 1926. Waitaki County—continued. Don, C., Georgetown .. .. .. 402 771 Don, William M., Tokarahi . . .. 235 339 Dorsey, Mrs. Helen McK., Tokarahi . . 262 187 Dorsey, R. H., Black Point .. .. 305 371 Dorsey, Richard, Tokarahi . . . . 447 437 Dougherty, F. P., Reidston .. .. 243 125 Douglas, A. W., Tumai . . .. 616 353 Douglas, Dr. A., Reed Street, Oamaru .. 2,721 Nil Douglas, Maxwell, Livingstone .. .. — 2,805 Dovey, George, P.O. Box 116 (rural delivery), 543 Nil Oamaru Dovey, James (private bag), Black Point .. 469 646 Dowie Bros., Borton's .. .. .. 405 440 Downey, John, Omarama .. .. 2,570 2,560 Duff, A., Island Cliff . . .. .. — 652 Duff, Albert, Island Cliff . . .. 665 610 Duff ell, George H., Totara Settlement, Reid- 164 104 ston Duffy, James, Kurow .. .. .. 204 Nil Duncan, Charles, Borton's .. .. 90 572 Duncan, J. A., Hilderthorpe .. .. 597 450 Duncan, Robert, Hampden .. .. 838 850 Dunn, Mrs. Cecilia, Balmoral, Papakaio .. 467 537 Duthie, F. R., Livingstone .. ..4,126 3,804 Duthie, W., Enfield .. .. .. 390 322 Dyer, H., Enfield .. .. .. 498 650 Elder, F. C., Airedale, Papakaio .. . . 332 506 Elliot, Adam J., Waitaki South .. . . 700 904 Elliott, Robert J., Georgetown .. .. 195 221 Ellis, William, Box 116, Oamaru.. .. 190 334 Emerson, George, Hilderthorpe .. .. 51 85 Evans Bros., Corriedale Settlement, Ngapara 806 782 Evans, Henry, Incholme .. .. 326 264 Ewing, H. J. (rural delivery), Five Forks .. 1,104 1.198 Ewing, Joseph E., Totara Homestead, 510 457 Totaratahi Ewing, J. E., Totara Homestead, Totaratahi — 249 Falconer, James H., Maheno . . .. 195 Nil Falconer, J., Te Puke, Georgetown . . 130 305 Falconer, Thomas, Kakanui .. .. 727 865 Fallon, James, Ardgowan .. .. 450 480 Fallon, Martin, Enfield .. . . .. 90 120 Fallon, Patrick, Ardgowan .. .. 369 447 Falloon, Walter, Weston .. .. — 70 Fenwick, Mrs. J. H., Maereweka, Maheno 2,088 2,000 Fiddes, George, Duntroon .. .. 594 474 Fincham, R., Fleetwood (Estate of), Ngapara 1 ,628 1,509 Findlay Bros, (rural delivery), Kia Ora .. 407 348 Findlay, William, Kakanui .. .. 195 21 Finlayson, James, Herbert . . . . 260 236 Finlinson, Edward, Elderslie No. 2, Enfield 40 88 Fisher, Wm. F., Steward Settlement, Awa- — 82 moko Foley, Michael, Awamoko .. .. 330 279 Forbes, A. D. and W., Herbert .. .. 301 211 Forrest, A. C., Airedale Homestead, Weston 398 382 Forrester, D., Silverstowe Settlement, Nga- 299 338 para Foster, A. E., Tullymett Estate, Herbert .. 24 256 Fox, John R. (rural delivery), Airedale .. 44 41 Frame, William, Hillhouse, Hampden .. 307 462 Francis, M., Duntroon .. .. .. 802 646 Franklin, J. R., Omarama .. .. 1,023 958 Fraser, John, Otekaike .. .. .. 178 22 Freeman, James, Five Forks (rural delivery), 511 459 Oamaru Freeman, William Friston, Whitstone .. 210 248 French Bros., Kauroo Homestead, P.O., 1,800 1,644 Kauroo Frew, W., Enfield .. . . .. 173 356 Fridd, John, Borton's rural delivery .. — 155 | Gal breath, S. H., Windsor .. .. 72 74 | Gale, James, Herbert .. .. .. 208 Nil Gard, A. E., Borton's .. .. .. 475 494 Gard, W., Otiake .. .. .. 2,325 2,330 Gardiner, A., Island Cliff .. .. 2,320 2,436 Gardiner, William, jun., The Grange, 2,364 1,058 Peebles Garrow, J. and J., Ardgowan, Oamaru .. 417 315 Garrow, James, North Ardgowan, Devil's 417 324 Bridge, Oamaru Garvan, David T., Ngapara .. .. 249 255 Gawn, R. W., Balruddery (rural delivery), 2,392 Nil Five Forks Geddes, Andrew, Duntroon .. .. 158 173

No. of Sheep on I April 30, April 30, j 1925. 1926. Waitaki County—continued. Geddes, George, Hillgrove .. .. 1,624 1,374 Geddes, James A., Georgetown .. .. 217 244 Gemmell, T., Weston .. .. .. 250 192 Gibson, George, Duntroon .. .. 298 179 Gibson, J. and D., Waianakarua .. 281 179 Gibson, J., jun., Papakaio .. .. 676 687 Gibson, William, Otekaike .. .. 380 417 Gilchrist, A. J., Weston .. . . 16 21 Gilchrist, J. R., Box 36, Oamaru .. 1,692 1,867 Gilchrist, N. C., Oamaru .. .. 1,665 1,630 Gillett, W. R., Georgetown .. .. — 117 Gillies, A. J., Box 116, Oamaru .. .. 262 292 Gillies, Archibald, Hampden .. .. 207 Nil Gillies. S. and W., Hampden .. .. — 218 Glen, D. B., Peebles .. .. .. 510 406 Glenn, James, Omarama . . .. Nil 12 Gneaney Bros., Maruweka Settlement (rural 230 Nil delivery) Goodson, Mrs. E. W., Fernside Farm, Alma 56 56 Grant, C., Strathmore, Otekaike .. 1,506 1,562 Grant, Charles, Awamoa, Oamaru .. 218 207 Grant, Charles R., Island Cliff .. .. 11,171 550 Grant, George D., Otiake . . .. 1,052 1,100 Grant, George L. (rural delivery), Island Cliff 407 463 Grant, James, Landon Creek, Pukeuri .. 159 216 Grant, John (rural delivery), Incholme .. 651 877 Grant, John., jun., Duntroon .. .. 630 612 Grant, John, Tokarahi .. .. .. 660 525 Grant, M. C., Kauri Settlement .. .. 563 337 Grant, Peter G., Incholme (per rural de- — 156 livery) Grant, YVilliam C., Kurow .. .. 87 Nil Gray, R. J., The Dasher (rural delivery), 5,550 5,050 Kauroo Hill Gray, W. L., Papakaio .. .. .. 165 505 Green, G., Papakaio .. . . .. 693 724 Gudsell, George and Mrs. Fanny E., Maheno 489 859 Hacquoil, J. V., Kauroo (rural delivery), 778 762 Box 116, Oamaru Hall, John (private bag), Peebles Siding .. 200 111 Hamill, D., jun., Duntroon .. .. 360 356 Hamill, David, Maerewhenua .. .. 315 387 Hamilton, R., Windsor .. .. 1,001 1,293 Hampton, Samuel, Windsor .. .. 312 403 Hannon, M. J., Thames Street, Oamaru .. — 326 Harper, Charles, Waitaki .. .. 73 Nil Harper, E. and H., Enfield .. .. 184 149 Harper, S. A., Enfield .. .. .. 295 304 Harvey, James, Duntroon .. .. 2,811 1,948 Harvey, James, Tapui, Duntroon .. 1,399 695 Harvey, William, Weston .. .. 650 595 Haugh, Allan, Hilderthorpe .. .. 240 41 Haugh, J., Duntroon .. .. .. 1,361 915 Haugh, Robert A., Borton's Post-office .. 195 84 Haugh, R. G., Duntroon .. .. 642 509 Hay, Charles, Enfield .. .. .. 316 281 Hazlett, S. D., Herbert .. .. — 149 Healey and McCone, Ngapara .. .. 288 302 Hedley, James W., Kokoamo .. .. 858 1,178 Hedley, W., Borton's .. .. .. 556 854 Hellewell, W. T., Enfield . . .. 304 497 Henderson, Archibald Glenshea, Windsor .. 2,040 668 Henderson, D. R., Ardgowan .. .. 468 401 Henderson, John, jun., Awamoko .. 907 651 Henderson, J. J., Hilderthorpe -. .. 83 91 Henderson, Thomas W., Weston .. 70 152 Henry, Robert George, Waiareka .. 413 622 Heron, Thomas W., Five Forks (rural de- 302 608 livery), Oamaru Hill, C., Maerewhenua Settlement, Borton's 406 140 Hill, J. R., Otaike .. .. .. 151 377 Hill, Rowland, Otiake .. .. .. — 183 Hoad, A., Omarama .. .. .. 371 Nil Hole, Edwin, Windsor .. .. .. 56 63 Hollamby, James, Waitaki South .. 610 397 Hollands, Walter, Alma .. .. 260 524 Holmes and Son, Clover Hills, Palmerston 2,172 2,174 Hood, Frank, Ngapara .. . . .. 530 814 Hore, Cecil M., Loch Lomond, Tokarahi .. 1,896 1,579 Hore, J. J., Tokarahi .. . . .. 948 1,001 Howden, W. C., Island Cliff .. . . 416 545 Howell, A. O., Waiareka .. . . 289 183 Howell, Thomas, Kauroo Hill, Box 116, 797 Nil Oamaru Howland, T., Maerewhenua . . . . 144 150

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No. of Sheep on ~~ April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Waitaki County—continued. Hudson, G. R., Longslip, Omarama .. 8,350 Nil Hughes, W. E. D. C., Tokarahi .. .. 309 457 Hunter, George D., Hilderthorpe.. .. 506 488 Hurst, A. C., Windsor .. .. .. 1,241 1,113 Hutchison, W. B., Island Cliff .. .. 1,164 693 Hutton, James, jun., Waianakarua .. 83 63 Hutton, John, Livingstone .. .. 812 609 Ingram, J. C., Pukeuri .. .. ' — 109 Irvine, J. W., Herbert .. .. .. 410 790 Irvine, John, Peebles Farm, Oamaru .. 1,174 1,100 Irving, W. J., Thames Street, Oamaru .. 719 284 James, R. M., Duntroon .. .. 299 225 Johnston, A. D. K., Box 116, Oamaru (rural 1,370 969 delivery) Johnston, Mrs. Gertrude A., Five Forks, 624 731 Enfield (per rural delivery) Johnston, J. J. K. (Executors of), Box 116, 624 Nil Oamaru Johnston, J. T., Whitstone .. .. 212 302 Johnston, T. H., Georgetown .. .. 606 805 Johnston, William, Hillgrove .. .. 60 60 Johnstone, Thomas K., Steward Settlement, 414 290 Papakaio Joyce, Thomas (Estate of), Hampden .. 570 444 Judge, Joseph, Enfield .. .. .. 440 377 Kain, Douglas W., Longslip Station, Oma- — 8,336 rama Kane, Peter, Windsor .. .. .. 782 956 Kelcher, L., Aorangi Estate, Maheno .. 1,101 2,066 Kelland, John, Clearburn, Kurow .. 5,350 6,262 Kemp, J. and W., Hillgrove .. .. 153 122 Kemp, J. W. and T., Hillgrove .. .. 1,093 1,274 Kennedy, Alfred, Windsor .. .. 166 1,063 Kennedy, S. J., Kia Ora .. .. 179 203 Kerin, J. M., Enfield .. .. .. 230 270 Kerr, C. J., Omarama .. .. .. 2,860 2,592 King Bros, (private bag), Awamoko .. 739 705 King, Henry, Awamoko .. .. 300 230 Kingan James, Black Cap Run, Box 116, 2,199 2,212 Oamaru Kinnimont, W., Incholme .. .. 440 417 Kirkcaldy, Robert, Enfield .. .. 742 562 Kirton, J. G.. Totaratahi .. .. 72 92 Knight, Lewis C., Awamoko .. .. 174 210 Laird, William, Tokarahi .. .. 329 548 Laurenson and Son, Duntroon .. .. 431 455 Laurenson, J. F., Kauroo Settlement, Kauroo 875 508 Hill (rural delivery) Lawrence, W., Kakanui.. .. .. 221 412 Lawrence, W. S., Reidston .. .. 466 109 Leen, J. B., jun., Kai Ora (rural delivery) 434 216 Leen, Jeremiah, Kakanui .. .. 548 524 Lindsay, W. B., Otekaike .. .. 474 384 Lister, Peter, Otekaike .. .. .. 784 965 Little, S. G., Hampden .. .. .. 741 867 Little, T. S., Windsor .. .. .. 761 721 Lory, H., Livingstone .. .. .. 653 633 Lourey, R. J., Ngapara .. .. .. 272 Nil Love, Robert, Ngapara .. .. .. 224 219 Ludemann, Frederick, Papakaio .. 477 901 Ludemann, G., Box 116, Oamaru .. 712 945 Ludemann, Robert (rural delivery), Five 885 894 F orks Macaulay, Angus, Georgetown .. .. 123 143 Macaulay, G. and A., Georgetown .. 523 594 Macaulay, W. J., Maereweka, Maheno .. 458 720 Macaulay, W. R., Kurow .. .. 1,968 2,160 Macauley, Robert, Alma .. .. 154 116 Macdonald, John Gordon, Papakaio .. 728 830 Macdonald, William, Papakaio Bush Estate, 2,099 2,467 Oamaru Macpherson, W. S., Hilderthorpe .. 508 625 Maider, George, Hakataramea .. .. — 455 Maindonald, C. E., Steward Settlement, — 158 Waitaki Maindonald, H. F., Herbert .. .. 10 Nil Malcolm, D. and W., Enfield .. .. 972 557 Malcolm, John, Enfield .. .. 102 113 Manley Bros., Borton's .. .. 638 545 Mansfield, M., Funna, Windsor .. .. 436 319 Manson, R. (Estate of), Tapui Estate, Wind- 2,490 3,256 sor * Manson, G. A., Maraweka Settlement (rural — 255 delivery) Marshall, W., Herbert .. .. .. 242 I 309

| No. of Sheep on ! April 30, April 30, j 1925. 1926. Waitaki County—continued. Marshall, W. C., Enfield .. .. 1,039 1,668 Martin, Alexander, Awamoa Settlement, 533 133 Oamaru Martin, Alexander (Executors of), Exfield — 186 Martin, G. S., Glenn Settlement, Georgetown 173 221 Martin, James, White Rocks Road, Alma 34 45 Marwick, David H., Steward Settlement, 75 77 Waitaki Matheson, David G., Glencoe Run, Stag 3,020 2,788 Valley Station, Palmerston Matheson, D. G., Roseneath, Kurow .. 5,057 5,478 Matheson, Daniel, Kakanui .. .. 235 18 Matheson, Duncan McGill, Steward Settle- 764 700 ment, Hildethorpe Matheson, R. A., Weston .. .. 112 134 McAughtrie, J. (Totara Peak), Omarama .. 338 684 McAughtrie, Thomas M., Omarama .. .2,890 2,841 McAughtrie, W. G., Omarama .. .. 2,505 2,550 McAughtrie, W. G., Totara Downs, Omarama 375 Nil McAuley, Peter, Totara Settlement, Totara- 128 170 tahi McCarthy Bros., Kakanui .. .. 640 703 McCone, James, Tokarahi .. .. 1,163 972 McCone, Mrs. Agnes, Strachan's Siding, 231 326 Otiake Post-office McCone, Thomas (c/o James McCone), Toka- 3,030 2,976 rahi McCone, Thomas, ;jun., Queen's Flat, Nga- 573 499 para McCone, W., Benmore (c/o J. McCone, Toka- 3,020 2,925 rahi) McCowan, X N. H., Windsor .. .. 503 332 McCulloch, David, Ngapara .. .. 407 455 McCulloch, J. R., Ngapara .. .. 554 615 McCully, H., Duntroon .. .. 716 760 McCutcheon, Francis (rural delivery), Five 214 411 Forks, Oamaru McDonald, Alexander, Duntroon.. .. 396 285 McDonald, Archibald, Awamoa Settlement, 255 205 Totaratahi McDonald, George, jun. (rural delivery), 112 274 Kia Ora McDonald, J., Windsor Park Settlement, 368 380 Enfield McDonald, James, Richmond, Pukeuri .. 1,306 358 McDonald, P. and J., Waimarie, Ngapara 1,282 1,409 McDonald, William G., Maheno .. .. 392 316 McFadgen, Peter, Totaratahi .. .. 77 106 McGimpsey, Brooklyn Farm, Otiake .. 672 616 McGimpsey, David, Hakataramea .. 194 184 McGinsey, T., Brooklyn, Otiake .. .. — 616 McGookin, S. (rural delivery), Airedale .. 562 537 McGradie, Peter, Corriedale, Ngapara . . 697 Nil McGregor, Dan, Duntroon .. .. 261 247 McGregor, W. E., Steward Settlement, Wai- 788 665 taki McHardy, Mrs., Stewart Settlement, Waitaki — 1,070 Mclnerney, Thomas, Maheno .. .. 163 63 Mclnnes, Peter, Kartigi, Shag Point .. 292 263 Mcintosh, A., Awamoa Settlement, Oamaru 152 259 Mclntyre, William, Abercairney, Enfield .. 145 213 Mclvor, Peter, Herbert .. .. 264 266 McKay, William, Glen Allan, Otekaike .. 699 663 McKcnzie, Duncan A., Heathfield, Palmers- 1,355 1,202 ton (address : Post-office, Shag Point) McKcnzie, D. K., Glenn Settlement, George- 865 417 town McKenzie, John, Gleniffie Estate, Ngapara 1,503 940 McKenzie, John, Pisgah Downs, Ngapara 3,414 3,647 McKerrow, J. R. S., Hampden . . .. 716 726 McKerrow, W. P., Waianakarua .. 762 908 McKinnon, A. H., Kurow .. .. — 92 McKinnon, A., Kurow .. .. .. 77 3,144 McKinnon, Mrs. M., Omarama, via Kurow 3,267 Nil McKinnon, W. G. (c/o Mrs. W. H. Munro), 617 698 (private bag), Oamaru McLay, Robert (rural delivery), Kauru Settle- 737 Nil ment McLean, A., White Rocks Road, Alma .. 14 28 McLean, David, Ahuriri Downs, Omarama 2,594 2,626 McLean, David, Allday Bay, Kakanui .. 940 867 McLean, John R., Five Forks (rural delivery), 781 792 Oamaru McLean, Peter, Herbert .. .. 174 Nil McLean, T. A., Island Cliff .. .. 760 720

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Waitaki County—continued. McLean, Andrew, Belmont, Windsor .. 1,148 966 McLennan, T. Y. S., Kokoamo .. .. 335 ! 294 McLeod, Alexander, Awamoko .. .. 437 946 McLeod, Hector (Estate of), Hillgrove . . 834 773 McLeod, J. D., Pukenui Settlement, Enfield 716 674 McLeod, Peter, Allday Bay, Kakanui .. 373 473 McLeod, R. E. E., Corriedale Settlement, 1,118 963 Enfield McLucas, Mrs. M., Otiake .. .. 160 128 McMillan Bros., Herbert .. .. 1,187 1,226 McMillan, William, Herbert .. .. 2,444 2,522 McMurtrie, John, Windsor .. .. 132 378 McNally, Jack, Windsor .. .. 331 | 356 McNally, Malcolm, Windsor .. .. 509 792 McNaughton, A., Whitstone .. .. 15 86 McPhee, Allan (rural delivery), KaurooHil), 316 400 Oamaru McPhee, John, Duntroon .. .. 97 386 McPhee, M. E., Pukenui Settlement, Peebles 414 234 McPhee, Thomas, Awamoko .. .. 279 404 McQuade, J. T., Livingstone .. .. 334 348 McQuade, R., Livingstone .. .. 68 62 McQuade, William, Snowview, Livingstone 490 523 McRandle, William (Executors of), Enfield 102 170 Meek, R. B., Weston .. .. .. 662 594 Meikle, George, Livingstone .. .. 950 922 Meikle, J., Maerewhenua .. .. 204 216 Menzie, A., Duntroon .. .. .. 947 834 Meyer, K. 1)., Kauru Settlement (rural de- 2,444 2,816 livery), Box 116, Oamaru Middleditcli, David, Kurow .. .. 52 47 Miller, R., Ngapara .. .. .. 408 408 Milmine, A. R., Papakaio .. .. 636 749 Milmine, Ernest, Maruakoa (rural delivery) 66 | 240 Milmine, James, Island Cliff .. .. 357 463 Milmine, William, Windsor .. .. 675 160 Milne, Richard, Awamoko .. .. j 425 261 Milne, Robert, Hillgrove .. .. 259 265 Mitchell, A. J., Kakanui .. .. 109 100 Mitchell, James R., Rosedale, Weston .. 714 652 Mitchell, Joseph, Parkside, Weston .. ! 780 j 1,176 Mitchell, 11. L., and Nicolls, J. W., Dunrobin I 8,000 8,000 (rural delivery), Box'116, Oamaru Monyihan, F., Totara Homestead, Totara .. 293 353 Moody, F. M., Birchwood Station, Omarama 5,391 5,026 (address : Box 168, Timaru) Morriss, Joseph (rural delivery), White Forks 170 215 Road, Alma Mount Fortune Pastoral Company (Manager),, 2,546 2,675 Hampden Muldrew Bros., Maheno.. .. .. — 355 Muldrew, .lames, Kauroo Hill, Maheno .. 581 500 Muldrew, John, Kauroo Settlement, Kauroo 886 612 Hill Muldrew, W., jun., Maheno .. .. 748 626 Muldrew, William (Executors of), Island 304 Nil Stream, Maheno Mulligan, Edward (rural delivery), Kauroo 554 707 Hill Mulvena, Maurice F., Crewe Farm, Otiake 500 926 Afulvena, W.* Otiake .. .. .. 653 732 Munro, A. F. T. (c/o T. A. Munro), Omarama 3,140 3,347 Munro, A. H. S., Benmore, Omarama .. — 180 Munro, E. A., Benmore Settlement, Omarama 1,260 989 Munro, H. J. B., Ahuriri Islands, Kurow . . 900 894 Munro, H. J. B., Rugged Ridges, Kurow .. 5,615 5,562 Munro, James M., Glenburn, Omarama .. 2,158 2,140 Munro, L. C. (W. G. Munro, Kurow) .. 2,180 2,250 Munro, Mrs. Janet M., Kurow .. .. 1,030 1,830 Munro, Mrs. Jeannie, Otekaike .. .. 6,643 5,542 Munro, R. A., Kurow .. .. .. 1,150 1,146 Munro, R. G. C. (Executors of), Rostire 2,333 2,462 Station, Otematata, Kurow Munro, T. A., Kurow .. .. .. 2,618 2,568 Munro, W. G., Kurow .. .. .. 624 541 Murcott, W. H., Hampden .. .. ,'>80 223 Murray, A., Fairfield .Estate, Pukouri .. 512 543 Murray, A. C., The Ridges, Pukeuri .. 1,539 1,462 Murray, Lindley W., Tokarahi .. .. 598 473 Needs, R. A., Alma .. .. .. 132 212 Neill, J. C., Maheno .. .. .. 41 21 Neill, William, Maheno .. .. .. 238 131 Newlands, G., Incholme .. .. 830 1,163 Newlands, J. (rural delivery), Incholme .. 1,222 1,533

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1920. Waitaki County—continued. Newlands, James, Ngapara .. .. 1,102 1,410 Newlands, John, jun., Incholme (rural dc- — 474 livery) Nichols, A. C., Kuriheka, Maheno .. 10,411 10,925 Nichols, John (rural delivery), Totara .. 459 418 Nicholson, Mrs. M. A., Maheno .. .. 269 309 Nicolson, C. W. and J., Hampden .. 1,310 1,511 Nicolson, William, jun., Hampden .. 620 835 Norton, H. S., Papakaio .. .. 222 262 New Zealand and Australian Land Company 4,650 4,811 (Manager), Moeraki Estate, Hampden O'Connor, E. W., Ngapara .. .. 940 1,118 O'Connor, Michael, Duntroon .. .. 43 66 O'Grady, A., Livingstone .. .. 69 Nil O'Neill, P., Enfield .. .. .. 40 428 Orbell, H. S., Oamaru .. .. .. 1,463 1,502 Orr, R. R., Otekaike ..' .. .. 467 439 Parker, C. E. (Awamoa Settlement), Alma — 204 Parker, J. T., Otekaike . . .. 203 365 Paton, D. E., Maheno .. .. .. 599 642 Pa ton, J. I)., Pukeuri .. .. .. 251 302 Paton, John, Papakaio .. .. .. 255 399 Paton, John P., Whitstone .. .. 389 484 Paton, R., Papakaio .. . . .. 228 307 Paton, R. B., Pukeuri Junction .. .. 690 542 Perinskie, Joseph, Curtis Knoll, Enfield .. 520 960 Perry, T., Totara .. .. .. 572 557 Phillips, S. J., Duntroon .. .. 299 200 Pilfoot, F., Ngapara .. .. .. 328 326 Poole, Charles, Herbert . . .. 344 340 Porter, J. (Trustees of, per J. McCone), 1,225 784 Tokarahi Power, W. J., Silverstowe Settlement, Nga- 575 415 para Preston, Harold M., Otiake .. .. 2,396 1,959 Preston, Joseph, Brookstead, Borton's .. 2,606 3,384 Priest, L., Duntroon .. .. .. 1,043 1,753 Pringle, George O., Kauru .. .. 844 847 Pringle, James, Post-office, Kauroo Hill . . 642 930 Pringle, Robert, Enfield .. .. 595 616 Rae, James, Balrudden (rural delivery) .. — 1,645 Rapson, Alexander B., Queen's Flat, Ngapara 256 360 Rapson, Mrs. Catherine, Queen's Flat, 266 275 Ngapara Rapson, Robert, Herbert . . .. 381 415 Rawcliffe, James, Tokarahi .. .. 172 630 Rayne, Mrs. C. A. (William Rayne), Kakanui 865 734 Rayne, W., Quailburn Run, Benmore Post- 5,570 6,140 office, Kakanui Reid, Alexander, Herbert .. .. 94 130 Reid, J. F., Burnside, Oamaru .. .. 497 588 Reid, James B., Omarama .. .. 824 840 Reid, John, Alma .. .. .. 1,080 476 Reid, W. P., Maheno .. .. .. 2,837 1,407 Richardson, James, Totaratahi .. .. — 71 Richardson, J., Glenn Settlement, George- 175 329 town Riddell, Bros... Peebles .. .. .. 842 886 Robertson, Charles, Omarama .. 1,254 1,420 Robertson, F., Waianakarua .. .. 387 562 Robertson, G. A., Glenrowen, Maheno .. 249 214 Robertson, James J., Hilderthorpe . . 672 825 Robertson, Miss M. M., Dunalister, Tokorahi 294 389 Robertson, W., Herbert .. .. 165 167 Robertson, W. (rural delivery), Incholme .. 451 448 Robertson, William M., Maheno .. .. 737 824 Robinson, C., Oaklands, Maheno .. 416 418 Rodger, David (rural delivery), Kauroo 620 579 Hill Rodgers, R. A. C., Five Forks delivery, 829 1,077 Oamaru Rodman, James, Mount Pleasant, Herbert Nil 1,364 Rooney, John, Oamaru .. .. 218 260 Ross, Angus, Waianakarua .. .. 120 152 Ross Bros., Herbert .. .. .. 355 340 Ross, Donald J., Hillgrove .. . . 2,080 1,678 Ruddenklau, E. C., Balruddery (rural de- 1,685 1,556 livery), Five Forks Ruddenklau, J. G. A., Arun Street, Oamaru 940 325 Ruddenklau, J. G. A., Oamaru (Waimotu — 465 Estate) Russell, Love, and Clephane, Mansfield Park, 1,093 898 Ngapara Russell, Theo., Oamaru .. .. 516 225

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Waitaki County—continued. Rutherford, John D., Duntroon .. 560 883 Ryan and Ireland, Ribbonwood Run, Oina- 3,834 3,934 rama ►Sanders, F. R., Papakaio . . .. 847 781 Sanders, J. R., Omarama .. .. 744 1,087 Schaffer, Deidrich, Windsor .. .. 737 042 Schaffer, Henry, Windsor .. .. 1,280 1,204 Schluter, H., Pukeuri .. .. .. 5 15 Scott, A. M., Papakaio .. . . .. 799 811 Scott, William, Ardgowan . . .. 511 605 Sellars, S., Omarama .. .. .. 2,440 2,500 Selman, George H., Pine Hill Farm, Enfield 227 249 Solman, J. E., Georgetown .. . . 176 153 Shadwell, Charles N., Silverstowe Settle- 200 112 ment, Ngapara Shand, A. C., Home Hills, Maerewhenua . . 1,214 1,166 Shanks, John, Omarama .. .. 852 810 Shanks, Thomas and Mary, Omarama . . 1,043 1,020 Shaw Bros., Incholme .. . . .. 391 355 Sheat, Alfred J., Windsor Park, Estate 705 840 Oamaru Shines, Leslie E., Riverside, Omarama .. 1,014 1,376 Shines, Leslie E., Riverside, Omarama .. 967 Nil Sim, Mrs. Janet, Weston . . .. 40 12 Simpson, George (rural delivery), Kia Ora. . 570 1,068 Simpson, J. (Run 529, Benmore Settlement), 2,540 2,066 Clearburn Simpson, W. (Executors of), Craigneuk, 1,589 1,740 Tokarahi Simpson, W., jun., Springside Farm, Toka-" 548 383 rahi Sinclair, Alexander, Kauru Hill (rural mail), 207 235 Oamaru Sinclair, John S., Balruddery (per rural de- — 1,105 livery) Sinclair, Wallace, Seaview Farm, Hilder- 294 45 thorpe Skinner, Peter, Papakaio .. . . 180 264 Slattery, Thomas, Windsor .. .. 635 657 Smillie, A., Waitaki .. .. .. 613 912 Smillie, James, jun., Waitaki .. .. 775 1,139 Smillie, John, Georgetown . . . . 410 279 Smith, Alexander, Duntroon .. .. 217 143 Smith, Arthur .James, Georgetown .. 202 251 Smith, D. A., Totara Estate, Totaratahi .. 140 181 Smith, George, Otiake .. .. .. 1,700 1,700 Smith, Henry, Duntroon .. .. 40 33 Smith, James, Allday Bay, Kakanui .. 1,772 889 Smith, P. G., Livingstone .. .. 2,642 2,556 Smith, R. G., Lone Hill, Otiake .. .. 3,188 3,140 Smith, Walter, Livingstone .. .. 2,505 2,569 Somerville, R., Livingstone .. .. 567 240 Souness, Andrew, Maheno . . .. 486 531 Special School for Boys (private bag), Ote- 70 138 kaike Spiers, James, Livingstone .. .. 723 720 Spratt, Michael S., Alta Vada Estate, Awa- 3,353 3,895 moko Squire, Charles, Kartigi, Shag Point .. 2,395 2,778 Staunton, T., Island Cliff . . 1,246 718 Steffens, George, Enfield .. .. 71 361 Stephens, Thomas J., Papakaio . . . . 1,343 939 Stephens, Thomas S., Eskvale Estate, Nga- 1,095 1,225 para (address : Papakaio) Stevenson, G., The Gorge, Weston . . 1,292 879 Stevenson, Thomas, Incholme .. .. 804 981 Stevenson, W. (rural delivery), Incholme .. 611 845 Stewart, I)., Otekaike .. .. .. 120 120 Stott, William, Balruddery, Box 116, Oamaru 1,269 1,407 Strachan and Dunn, Georgetown .. 468 771 Stringer, George, Kenmore (private bag), 2,003 1,993 Otekaike Stringer, Thomas (Thomas Nye, Manager), 1,620 1,450 Otekaike Stringer, W., Island Cliff .. .. 2,326 1,499 Stumbles, I)., Arnmore Soldiers' Settlement, 337 267 Windsor Sutherland, Alexander, Windsor .. 101 102 Sutherland, James, Clearburn, Benmore .. 4,877 4,950 Sutherland, John, Duntroon .. .. 429 588 Sutherland, W., Duntroon .. .. 309 250 Tallantire, J. E., Duntroon .. .. 143 218 Taylor, J. and T., Kokoama .. .. 800 1,301 Taylor, J. H., Totara Estate, Kia Ora .. 191 212 Taylor, James D., Borton's .. .. 475 665

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Waitaki Cousty—continued. Taylor, John, Georgetown .. .. 387 676 Taylor, Simon (rural delivery), Kia Ora . . 204 253 Temple, John, Island Cliff .. .. 41 30 Third, W. (rural delivery), Kia Ora .. 206 173 Thomas, Charles, Ngapara .. .. 169 201 Thompson, E. C., The Cape Farm, Cape 270 235 Wanhow, Oamaru Trotter, John, Kurow .. .. .. 1,000 1,072 Trotter, R. W., Kurow .. .. .. 4,650 4,705 Trotter, W. S. D., Hillgrove .. .. 1,012 874 Turnbull, James, Windsor .. .. 150 140 Turnbull, Robert, Windsor .. .. 180 177 Waldron, Leonard, Omarama .. .. 2,867 3,030 Walker, Ernest (Estate of), Otekaike .. 502 508 Walker, J. G., Ngapara .. .. 94 200 Walker, Peter (Executors of), Deborah, — 30 Waiareka Walker, Robert A., Hillgrove .. .. 930 772 Walker, W. R. (rural delivery), Airedale .. 126 150 Wallace, David, Borton's .. .. 57 Nil Wallis, Alfred, Box 116, Oamaru .. 444 712 Walsh, M. J., Kokoama .. .. 509 530 Walton, B. B., Oamaru .. .. 840 1,540 Wardell Bros., Omarama .. .. 10,593 10,565 WardeH, Cecil W., Omarama .. .. 100 20 Wardell, H. J., Kurow .. .. .. 5,670 5,540 Warnock, William F., Whitstone .. 114 118 Warwick, George, Kurow .. .. 163 193 Warwick, William, jun., Kurow .. .. 204 200 Watson, William, Maheno .. .. 85 83 Watt, John, Otekaike .. .. .. 180 225 Webster, A., Pig Island Road, Windsor .. 768 648 Wells, A. T., and Sons, Hampden .. 1,700 1,811 Westlake, A., Ngapara .. .. .. 603 1,060 Wharton, Frank, White Rocks Road, Alma 405 265 Wharton, John (rural delivery), Incholme 762 812 Wheeler, O., Elderslie No. 1, Windsor .. 259 195 Whitham, J., Awamoko .. .. 345 264 Whyte, James 8., Papakaio .. .. 129 165 Wigley, Mrs. Jessie, Fairlie .. .. 1,437 1,150 Wigley, Thomas, Omarama .. .. 9,218 9,257 Wilkins, John, South Oamaru 580 606 Wilkinson, Thomas T., Enfield .. .. 142 256 Willetts, G. H., Papakaio .. .. 166 141 Williams, H. E., Awamoa .. .. 225 333 Williams, Henry, Hilderthorpe .. .. 313 138 Williams, J. C., Otekaike .. .. 203 435 Williams, L., Maheno .. .. .. 1,010 1,272 Williams, Thomas, Peebles .. .. 832 722 Williamson, Charles, Duntroon . . .. 3,460 3,447 Williamson, H. and G. L., Kauru Hill Rural 515 551 Delivery Williamson, J. G., Borton's .. .. 685 836 Williamson, Robert H. (rural delivery), Five 1,141 1,826 Forks Wills, A. D., Duntroon.. .. 478 812 Wills, William, Enfield.. .. .. 288 172 Wilson, Alexander, Otiake .. .. 2,387 1,998 Wilson, J. and R., Papakaio .. .. 462 358 Winchester, W. F. (private bag), Black Point 326 358 Winter, G. A., Dalraehney, Omarama .. 7,057 8,080 Woods, J. S., Omarama.. .. .. 2,445 2,890 Wright, John, Otekaike.. .. .. 339 Nil Wright, L. F., Livingstone .. .. 2,227 2,393 Wright, Peter G., Otekaike .. .. 368 343 Wright, T. A., Livingstone ;. .. 3,280 3,120 Wylie, James, Maheno .. .. .. 586 461 Youart, John, Maraeweka, Kauru Hill .. 88 64 Young, R. C., Bedding Farm, Herbert .. 381 731 629,803 629,521 MANIOTOTO COUNTY (In Dunstan Subdivision). Agnew, H., Oturehua .. . . .. 550 633 Aitcheson, Charles, Puketoi, Patearoa .. 1,686 1,740 Aitohison, A., Gimmerburn .. .. 1,302 1,112 Aitken, Peter, Paerau .. .. 3,588 3,587 Allison, George, Ranfurly .. .. 720 895 Anderson, James, Ida Valley .. .. 1,087 1,462 Anderson, W. J., Ida Valley .. .. 1,008 1,169 Andrews, S. H, Patearoa .. j 1,653 1,909 Armitage, George, Oturehua .. .. 802 800 Armitage, William, Beck's .. .. 850 711 Armour, J. W. E., Gimmerburn .. .. 734 ' Nil

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Maniototo County—continued. Armstrong, J. W., Beck's .. .. 558 750 Arthur, A. V., Ida Valley .. .. 360 93 Arthur, T. A., Hyde .. .. .. 1,374 925 Bartram, S. F., Kyeburn .. .. 1 ,162 1,112 Beattie, John, jun., Cambrian .. .. 5,881 i 5,880 Beattie, W. E., Patearoa .. .. 3,699 3,703 Black, Douglas, Ranfurly .. . . 354 474 Beck Bros., Oturehua .. .. . . 664 808 Beck, Mrs. M., Oturehua .. . . 713 583 Becker, William Godfred, Oturehua .. 734 689 Bennett, J. S., Wedderburn .. . . 132 94 Berry, S., Matakanui .. .. .. 506 Nil Black, P. L., Gimmerburn . . . . 1,162 127 Blakely and Son, Patearoa .. .. 3,537 3,636 Blakely, W. J., Gimmerburn .. I ,404 1,752 Bleach, Patrick, Paerau .. .. 1,727 2,098 Bleach, Patrick, P.O. Box 28, Ranfurly . . 479 1,053 Botting, G., Naseby .. .. .. 516 272 Brook, A., Wedderburn.. .. .. 518 598 Brown, A., jun., Lauder .. .. 550 613 Brown Bros., Gimmerburn .. .. 1,396 1,507 Brown, C. A., Ida Valley .. 1,456 1,180 Brown, J. H. and C., Peninsula, Kyeburn 224 175 Diggings Brown, Phil, Naseby .. .. . . 7 Nil Bruhns, A. C., Hyde .. .. . . 104 130 Bruhns, F. W. L., Hyde Railway.. .. 618 597 Cain, Allan, Naseby .. .. . . 790 776 Cain, J. J., Naseby .. .. .. — 110 Cameron, M., Hyde .. .. . . 730 710 Carey, A., Kokonga .. .. .. 940 1,118 Carey, Ernest, Kokonga. . .. .. 1,025 729 Carr Bros, and Wilson, Patearoa .. 3,842 4,635 Cathro, W., Kokonga .. .. .. 134 277 Cathro, William N., jun., Kokonga .. 146 Nil Chapman, R. G., Ranfurly .. .. 783 870 Chittock, David, Kokonga .. .. 1,476 Nil Christie, James, Tiroiti .. .. .. 378 1,056 Churchill, E., Omakau .. .. .. 265 Nil Clark Bros., Gimmerburn .. .. 2,493 2,567 Cleugh, A., Gimmerburn .. .. 769 Nil Cleugh, H., Gimmerburn .. .. 814 Clouston, James, Lauder .. .. 2,788 2,896 Clunie, Mrs. C. (c/o Mr. E. Clunie, Manager), 147 193 Kyeburn Cogan, Michael, Patearoa .. .. 1,042 1,052 Colling, W., Cambrian .. .. .. 174 250 Coram, J. B., Waipiata .. .. 3,156 3,118 Coyle, J., Kyeburn .. .. .. 568 429 Cromb, Alexander, Ranfurly .. .. 517 1,033 Crutchley, J. M. M., Kyeburn .. .. 1,933 1,643 Davidson, W., Patearoa .. .. 1,615 1,928 Davies, C. G., Ben Dhu, Beck's .. .. 1,157 Nil Davis, J. E., Gimmerburn .. .. 520 521 Davis, Wm. C., Box 36, Ranfurly .. 1,392 1,124 Deaker, R. K., Oturehua .. .. 46 46 Devenny Bros., Wedderburn .. .. 742 713 Devenney, G., Ranfurly .. .. 335 Nil Devon, Mrs. Margaret, Gimmerburn .. 325 359 Dillon, J., Oturehua .. .. .. 406 532 Dillon, P., jun., Oturehua .. .. 1,769 2,091 Dillon, P., sen., Oturehua .. .. 214 201 Donald, James, Paerau .. .. 1,614 1,887 Donaldson, John, Gimmerburn .. .. 423 433 Dougherty Bros., C. and P., Gimmerburn .. 1,039 1,164 Dougherty, Charles, and Son, Gimmerburn.. — 1,014 Dougherty, Charles, and Son, Ranfurly .. 991 183 Dougherty, Charles, and Sons, Ranfurly .. 370 200 Dowling, P., Wedderburn .. .. 1,540 1,939 Dowling, Thomas, Hyde .. .. 1,694 2,125 Dowling, W. G., Ranfurly .. .. 1,080 1,260 Duffy, Mrs. A., Patearoa .. .. 712 689 Duffy, T. J., Patearoa .. .. .. 1,016 816 Dugan, J., Ranfurly .. .. .. 647 959 Duncan, 1)., Wedderburn .. .. 1,201 1,495 Duncan, George, Ranfurly .. .. 487 427 Dundass, W. F., Ida Valley .. .. 964 30 Dundass, W. J. and G. E., Ida Valley .. 550 1,854 Ellison, J. H., Kokonga .. .. 105 102 Enright, J. D., St. Bathan's .. .. 245 260 Fennessy, James, Naseby .. .. 780 Nil Fisher, W. W., Wedderburn .. .. — 1,137 Forrester, John, Ranfurly .. .. 216 159 Forrester, Thomas, Ranfurly .. .. 694 1,307 Francis, G. A., Lauder .. .. .. — 25

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. , Maniototo County—continued. Francis, Mrs. M. E., Naseby .. .. 437 300 Geddes, R. L., Kyeburn .. .. 453 587 Geddes, T. R., Kyeburn .. .. 230 757 Geoffrey, J., Wedderburn .. .. 460 347 Gibson, R. J. and W., Puketoi .. .. 2,905 2,880 Glendinning, R. A., Ida Valley .. .. — 815 Glenn, J., Ranfurly .. .. .. 365 Nil Glenn, William, Ranfurly .. .. 412 430 Gordon, W., Oturehua .. .. .. 217 215 Graham, Michael, Waipiata. .. .. 1,106 ' 1,198 Greer, S. C., Patearoa .. .. .. 2,979 2,606 Griffiths, Jesse, Kyebiirn .. .. 1,183 717 Griffiths, Mrs. H. (Estate of), Patearoa .. 61 64 Hall, A. B., Ranfurly .. .. .. 1,675 1,781 Hall, T., and Sons, " Riviera," Patearoa .. 1,939 1,802 Hall, W. IWaipiata .. .. .. — 684 Hamilton, John, Beck's .. .. 963 2,090 Hamilton, John, jun., Beck's .. .. 1,937 1,242 Hamilton, Matthew, Beck's .. .. 1,791 1,890 Hanger, Mrs. Ann L., St. Bathan's .. 500 Nil Hannex, R., Beck's .. .. .. — 155 Hanrahan, P. D., Naseby .. .. 374 351 Harley, John, Cambrian .. .. 300 343 Harrex, C. P., Cambrian .. .. 885 969 Harrex, C. F., Oturehua .. .. 638 690 Hastie, Mrs. Mary, Kokonga .. .. 1,336 1,305 Hastie, Richard, Kokonga .. .. 180 190 Hayes, E., Oturehua .. .. .. 20 39 Hayes, L. P., Oturehua .. .. 45 83 Hayes, S., Oturehua .. .. .. 731 1,022 Helm, A., Gimmerburn .. .. 1,151 1,067 Helm, W. O., Kyeburn .. .. 72 94 Henderson, A., Kyeburn .. .. 810 1 379 Henderson, S., Blackstone Hill .. .. 232 277 Herlihy, James P., Patearoa .. .. 2,466 2,722 Hodgins, George, Naseby .. .. 285 328 Hore, A. E., Waipiata .. .. .. 103 92 Hore Bros., Mount Ida Farm, Kyeburn .. 2,452 2,343 Hore, Chas., Patearoa .. .. .. 4,875 5,266 Hore, Frank, Kyeburn .. .. .. 2,112 1,767 Hore, R. R., Beck's .. .. .. 4,431 4,423 Hore, W., Kyeburn .. - .. .. 2,350 1,370 Howell, T. and J., Waipiata .. .. — 750 Howell, T. C., Waipiata .. .. 600 Nil Howell, W., Waipiata .. .. .. 1,515 1,786 Howjohns, W., Beck's .. .. .. 52 102 Huddleston, Mrs. E. E., Ida Valley .. 573 558 Inder, C., Naseby .. .. .. 1,587 1,796 Inder, R. F., Wedderburn .. .. 483 513 Inder, W. J., Naseby .. .. .. — 177 Irvine, C. C., Naseby .. .. .. 998 Nil Johnston, Mrs. J., Patearoa .. .. 290 320 Johnston, W., Waipiata .. .. 409 4-45 Johnstone, G. W. and P., Blackstone Hill 3,396 3,216 Jopson, N. T., Naseby .. .. .. 1,148 1,127 Kane, Albert, Beck's .. .. .. 663 734 Kearney, John, Ranfurly .. .. 1,796 1,872 Kearney, Patrick (Executors of), Ranfurly — 2,250 Kelliher, C., Ida Valley .. .. 3,891 1,669 Kelliher, E., Alexandra .. .. — 204 Kerr, J. and A., Gimmerburn .. .. 1,200 1,005 Kinney, M. A., Hyde .. .. .. 1,487 1,539 Kinney, P. F., Hyde .. .. .. 1,934 2,543 Law, G. and Miss C., Gimmerburn .. 730 741 Law, Peter M., Wedderburn .. .. 1,114 Nil Leask, John, Lauder .. .. 1,134 768 Ledingham, T. J., Patearoa .. .. 419 265 Lindsay, George, Wedderburn .. .. 560 648 Lindsay, Thomas (Executors of), Wedderburn 688 439 Lobb, W. J., Wedderburn .. .. 529 688 Lowis, T. A., Oturehua .. .. 291 266 Mackenzie, M. J. S. (Executors of), (S. 10,055 9,535 Andrews, Manager), Kyeburn Station, Kyeburn , Mann, Alexander, Kokonga .. .. 669 805 Mann, William, Kokonga .. .. 668 805 Martin, George, Blackstone Hill.. .. 81 116 Martin, H., Lauder .. .. .. 86 57 Mathewson, Mrs. M. J., and Co., Kokonga 2,068 1,161 Mathewson, W. M., and Co., Paerau .. 2,283 Nil Mathewson, W. M., Taieri Side, Kakonga .. — 1,868 Mathewson, Walter T., Kokonga.. .. 1,983 Nil Mathias, Frank (F. Mathias, Manager), 4,087 3,886 Waipiata Maunsell, H. B., Paerau ., .. 2,254 2,285

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No. of Sheep on 'No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, ~ April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. 1925. 1920. Maniototo County—continued. Maniototo County—continued. Mawhinney, Margaret J., P.O. Box 36, 648 915 Scott, J., Gimmerburn .. .. .. i 710 785 Ranfurly Scott, J., jun., Idaburn, Oturehua .. j 2,987 2,735 Mawhinney, Wilson, Ranfurly .. .. 2,201 1,894 Scott, James, and Mrs. Julia, Ida Valley .. ; 512 595 McAtamney, Mrs. Fanny, Patearoa .. 1,003 957 Scott, R. and J. W., Kyeburn .. .. 3,900 3,810 •McCarthy, Felix, Wedderburn .. .. 421 400 Sliand, E., Kokonga .. .. .. 4,003 5,456 MeCloy, Hugh, Gimmerburn .. .. 920 773 Sharkey, Arthur, Gimmerburn .. .. 606 642 McClusky, G. G., Patearoa .. .. — 42 Sharkey, Robert, Gimmerburn .. .. j 803 839 McCreadie, H., Blackstone Hill .. 2 2 Shaw, J. D., St. Bathan's .. .. 210 224 McCready, W., Ranfurly .. .. 179 168 Shaw, William, Cambrian .. .. 1,609 1,836 McDevitt, Joseph, Oturehua .. .. 406 453 Shea, Mrs. Ellen, Wedderburn .. .. 1 1,634 1,805 McDevitt, Mrs. A., Oturehua .. .. 283 272 Shennan, L. S. B., Linburn Station, Patea- ! 4,356 4,633 McDonald, James, Ranfurly .. .. 246 255 roa McErlane, Charles, Ranfurly .. .. 1,315 1,570 Shennan, Watson (Estate of), (J. P. Little, j 3,636 3,692 McErland, Peter, Gimmerburn .. .. 866 731 Manager), Puketoi, Patearoa McGill, J. B., Hyde .. .. .. 1,427 1,475 Smith, J., Naseby .. .. .. 155 163 McKeeman, E. J. and N., Oturehua .. 583 1,078 Smith, J. R., Wedderburn .. .. j 1,473 1,550 McKeeman, Eliza Z., Oturehua .. .. — 376 Spence, H. N., Patearoa .. .. j 1,680 1,559 McKeeman, James (No. 1 Property), Oture- 370 Nil Stevenson, J. J., Cambrians .. .. j 4,165 4,300 hua Stringer, Alexander, Gimmerburn .. I 868 1,046 McKeeman, James (Run S, No. 2 Property), 302 Nil Stringer Bros., St. Bathan's .. .. i 2,800 Nil Oturehua Strode, E., Kyeburn .. .. .. 829 505 McKeeman, Misses Eliza Jane and Nancy 206 Nil Strode, H., Kyeburn .. .. .. 332 819 (Run C, No. 2 Property), Oturehua Thurlow, A. E., Lauder.. .. .. 767 714 McKnight, David, Box 47, Palmerston .. 634 800 Tregonning, L., Waipiata .. .. 472 596 McKnight, F., Wedderburn .. .. 2,100 2,260 Tregonning, W. H., and Son, Waipiata .. 2,162 2,730 McKnight, J. F., Ida Valley .. .. 333 Nil Ure, Mrs. Ida A., Waipiata .. .. 26 76 McKnight, James Terry, Ida Valley .. 333 428 Ure, W. H., Waipiata .. .. .. 338 Nil McKnight, Matthew, Oturehua .. .. 2,078 4,215 Wade, Mann, Oturehua .. .. 496 499 McKnight, S., Ida Valley .. .. 1,195 892 Waipiata Sanitorium (per R. McNaugliton, —• 489 McLaren, D., Patearoa ... .. .. 1,567 1,544 Manager), Waipiata McLeod, John, Gimmerburn .. .. 815 662 Waldron, H„ St. Bathan's .. .. 1,633 * McMillan Bros., Naseby .. .. 1,906 2,317 Wallace, R., Kyeburn .. .. .. 197 189 McNally, W. A., Ida Valley .. .. 397 397 Ward, William, Kyeburn .. .. 1,108 669 McNight, F. G., Ida Valley .. .. 620 2,851 Wardell, George H., Patearoa .. .. 3,948 3,825 McSkimming, R., Patearoa .. .. 1,289 1,341 Watkinson, W. M., Kokonga .. .. — 1,970 Mee, Misses Annie E. and Martha, Beck's .. 316 320 Weir, D. T., Paerau .. .. .. 2,490 2,079 Mee, Robert, Beck's .. .. .. 798 714 Weir, J. G„ Ranfurly .. .. .. 1,582 1,378 Mee, T. and H., Beck's.. .. .. — 406 Weir, John (Executors of), Gimmerburn .. 2,942 3,354 Mee, Thomas H., Beck's .. .. 931 1,921 White, Mrs. M. E., Wedderburn .. .. 247 397 Mee, T. H., Beck's .. .. .. 901 1,848 Whitehead, J. E., Naseby .. .. 156 Nil Miller, J. A. A., Ranfurly .. .. 608 771 Williamson, E. G., Kokonga .. .. 1,567 1,601 Miller, Joseph H., Ranfurly .. .. 2,226 1,944 Williamson, Edgar, Blackstone Hill .. 1,194 926 Moody, A. S., Beck's .. .. .. 4,022 4,337 Winter, H., Paerau .. .. .. 1,887 1,826 Morgan, A. W., Blackstone Hill .. .. 462 447 Wilsoh, Mrs. G. M., Beck's .. .. 3,690 3,220 Morgan,Mrs. E. andE. E., and Sons, Box 13, 4,293 7,406 Wilson, Mrs. Gladys M., Beck's .. .. 1,805 1,381 St. Bathan's Wilson, Peter, Kyeburn .. .. 741 814 Morgan, T. E., Cambrians .. .. 140 216 Young, R., Kyeburn Diggings .. .. 5,665 5,766 Mulholland, J. E., Paerau .. ..1,588 1,599 Mulholland, John, Ranfurly .. .. 1,649 1,748 353,135 362,134 Mulholland, Mrs. C., Gimmerburn .. 549 411 — Mulvena, M. L., Digging, Naseby .. 4,050 5,676 Nelson, A., Oturehua .. .. .. 429 615 VINCENT COUNTY Nicolson Bros., Oturehua .. .. 1,150 1,196 (In Dunstan Subdivision). Nicolson, J., Run 225, Oturehua .. 406 412 Alexander, Mrs. Jane, Lauder .. .. 621 628 Nicolson, J., Pleasant View, Oturehua .. 506 628 Alexander, W. J., Lauder .. .. 1,240 1,082 O'Malley, J. F., Back Run, Paerau .. 820 1,250 Allison, A., Hawea Flat .. .. 84 266 O'Malley, J. F., Paerau .. .. 2,902 1,542 Anderson and Bovett, Messrs., Pembroke — 800 O'Neill, George S., Patearoa .. .. 1,150 1,590 Anderson, J. D., Luggate .. .. — 20 O'Neill, John, jun., Waipiata .. .. 720 683 Anderson, Peter, Moa Creek .. .. 683 775 O'Neill, H. and J., Five Mile, Gimmerburn 1,026 1,398 Anderson, Thomas, Poolburn .. .. 396 428 O'Neill, H. and J., Upper Taieri, Gimmerburn 287 300 Annan, W. Clyde .. .. .. — 30 Packman, Joseph, Ranfurly .. .. 596 557 Appelby, Raymond, Brest Hill, Omarama 3,174 2,758 Park, J. P. and J. T., Hyde .. .. 970 1,361 Armstrong, Alex., Poolburn .. .. 1,566 1,584 Paterson, A. J., and Son, Waipiata .. 2,310 2,184 Arnold, James, Omakau .. .. 200 343 I'aterson, George J., Gimmerburn .. 1,511 1,073 Asquith, G., Chatto Creek .. .. 287 558 Pauley, T. and M., St. Bathan's .. .. — 252 Aston, Charles, Moa Creek .. .. 1,108 1,193 Pauley, T. J., St. Bathan's .. .. 200 458 Atkins, R. (Estate of), Luggate .. .. 1,429 1,465 Pearce, Mrs. Emelin, Waipiata .. .. 4,692 2,773 Attfield, C. R., jun., Clyde .. .. 1,289 1,358 Pearson, A. W., Kyeburn .. .. 1,552 1,586 Attfield, Charles R., Clyde .. .. 1,488 1,132 Pearson, Alexander, Kyeburn .. .. 162 220 Attfield, S. G., .. .. .. — 447 Pearson, William, Kyeburn .. .. •— 89 Austin Bros., Albertown .. .. 183 Nil Pirie, W. R., Gimmerburn .. .. 198 185 Ball, Mrs. May, Matakanui .. .. 1,442 1,819 Pottinger, James, Ranfurly .. .. 366 288 Barclay, Andrew, Moa Creek .. .. 429 458 Preston; Joseph (c/o J. T. Preston, Long- 12,106 13,563 Barclay, Mrs. C., Hawea Flat .. .. 402 341 lands Station), Kyeburn Beaton, A., Nevis .. .. .. 2,630 2,535 Pyle, F. M., Oturehua .. .. .. 3,705 3,670 Begg, James, Highgate, Roslyn .. .. 5,654 5,369 Ramsay, Thomas, Hyde .. .. 457 1,276 Bell, Sir F. D. (Executors of), (J. M. Shaw, 4,838 4,981 Reed, J., Naseby .. .. .. 620 Nil Manager), Poolburn Reid, James, Kokonga .. .. .. 220 202 Bell, F. S., Tarras .. .. .. 206 308 Reid, Mrs. F. H. (Executors of), Kokonga 224 150 Bell, R. J., Tarras .. .. .. 107 324 Richardson, H., Beck's .. .. — 368 Ben Nevis Pastoral Company (John Boyd), 7,355 6,564 Ridland, Mrs. J. S. H., Paerau .. .. 1,369 1,450 Nevis Roberts, Frank, Forge Farm, Waipiata .. 764 994 Berry, Samuel, Matakanui .. .. 506 458 Roberts. Mrs. P. I., Gimmerburn .. 1,217 1,754 Binnie, A., Galloway .. .. .. 258 256 Samuels, T., Pukepouri .. .. 959 Nil Bradley, Mrs. J., Cromwell .. .. 963 1,033 * Betum not received.

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1125. 1926. | Vincent County—continued.. Brady, F. H., Omakau ... .. .. 118 124 Brady, W., Moa Creek .. .. .. j 290 289 Bretherton, I)., Lowburn Ferry .. .. 51 102 Brown, J. W. D., Lowburn Ferry .. j 1,421 2,102 Brown, R., Lauder .. .. .. j 601 612 Buchanan, J., Hawea Flat .. .. 61 80 Butcher, R. E. F., Poolburn .. . .j 2,276 1,567 Butterfly Bros., Messrs. (The Manager), —• 1,528 Hawea Flat Campbell, A., Moa Creek .. .. 114 106 Carline, W., Alexandra .. .. .. I 123 221 Carroll, P. F., Fruitlands .. .. f — 51 Carson, A. B., Maungawera .. .. [ — 100 Carter, J., and Kelliher, Hawea Flat .. j 1,602 Nil Chittock, David, Moa Creek . k .. 1 1,476 1,522 Churchhill, E., Omakau .. .. I — 368 Clare, John Robert, Omakau .. .. j 810 855 Clare, J. R., jun., Chatto Creek .. .. — 404 Clark, James, Lowburn Ferry .. .. 58 86 Clark, R. H., Cromwell .. .. — 22 Clark, W., Wanaka Road, Cromwell . . 199 213 Clark, W. J. (rural delivery), Cromwell .. 450 630 Clouston, Edward, Omakau .. .. 1,836 1,899 Clouston, Thomas A., Lauder .. .. 1,953 2,037 Coffey, William, Ida Valley .. .. 1,100 1,000 Collings, F. H., Pembroke .. .. 270 400 Collings, John, Tarras .. .. .. 468 442 Collings, R. R., Hawera Flat .. .. 80 552 Collins, W.H. and F. G., Luggate .. 2,405 Nil Cook, M., Chatto Creek .. .. 1,368 2,173 Corrigall Bros., Omakau .. .. 862 904 Corrigall, James, jun. (Executors of), 444 481 Omakau Corson, D. R., Kawarau Station. Bannock- 2,951 3,152 burn Coulson, L., Ophir .. .. .. 640 714 Cowie, J., sen., Lindis Valley .. .. 66 32 Crabbe, T. A., Bannockburn .. .. 118 , 161 Craig, J., jun., Ophir .. .. .. — 102 Craig, John, Earnscleugh .. .. 759 571 Crombie, Allan, Bannockburn .. .. 2,083 2,030 Davidson, A. V. and J. A., Lindis Crossing 1,123 Nil Davidson, A. V., (rural delivery), Cromwell — 579 Davidson, F. P., Poolburn .. .. 652 621 Davidson, J. A., (rural delivery), Cromwell — 806 Davidson, Mrs. A., Poolburn .. .. — 209 Davidson, Mrs. Annie, Poolburn .. .. 576 2C9 De Bettoncor, M. A., Lowburn Ferry .. 212 269 Donnelly, Mrs. E., Lauder .. .. 813 960 Donnelly, T. C., Matakanui .. .. 440 506 Dougherty, C. J., Fruitlands .. .. 80 103 Drake, A., Hawea Flat .. .. .. 182 181 Duggan, T., Matakanui .. .. 590 655 Duncombe, Mrs. T. A., Box 104, Alexandra 249 41 Dundass, J. J., Moa Creek .. .. 493 512 Dunning, R. J., Makarora .. .. 317 296 Elliott, J., Lindis Pass .. .. .. 2,124 2,292 Elliott, R., Mount Burke, Maungawera .. 8,889 Nil Ewing, Mrs. E., Makarora .. .. ■— 43 Felton, H. W., Bannockburn .. .. 2,534 2,530 Flannery, Bryan, Ophir .. .. 301 350 Flannery, M. J., Poolburn .. .. 1,053 1,330 Flannery, Thomas, jun., Moa Creek .. 596 967 Flannery, Mrs. Anne, Poolburn .. .. 792 1,005 Fraser, D., Matakanui .. .. .. 169 300 Gartley, G., Box 2, Alexandra .. .. 286 436 Gartley, R., Chatto Creek .. .. 262 440 Gibson, Hector, Morven Hills, Lindis Pass 9,990 9,470 Gibson, Mrs. Ellen M., Bannockburn .. 100 145 Gillespie, W., sen., Luggate .. .. 460 200 Glassford Bros., Drybread .. .. 572 671 Goodger, James, Lindis Pass, Tarras .. 7,274 7,912 Graham, C. C. (c/o D. W. McCall, Manager), 7,755 8,380 Timarau Station, Hawea Flat Grant, Charles, Alexandra .. .. 4,159 4,973 Gray Bros., Messrs., Hawea Flat .. -— 51 Gray, Mrs. A., Hawea Flat .. .. 38 Nil Gunn, T. P., Albertown .. .. — 167 Haggitt, K. A., Fruitlands .. .. 30 Nil Haig, F. A., Lauder .. .. .. 108 Nil Hall, George, Luggate .. .. .. 1,624 1,881 Halliday Bros., Albertown .. .. — 367 Hanson, B. P., Kawarau Gorge .. .. 470 717 Harrex, R. W., Poolburn .. .. 1,520 1,430

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Vincent County—continued. Harvey, George, Omakau .. .. 2,139 2,679 Harvey, George, Waenga .. .. 220 218 Harvey, J. P. C., Lindis Valley .. .. 268 Nil Haugh, J., jun., Maungawera .. .. — 160 Haugh, James, Maungawera .. .. 215 225 Hawley, John, Alexandra .. .. 206 204 Heaney, P. J., Lowburn .. .. 245 355 Henderson, A. M., Lowburn Ferry .. 117 355 Henderson, G. B., Lindis Pass .. .. 2,860 3,475 Holloway, Edward, Bannoekburn .. 3,346 3,740 Huddleston, L., Luggate .. .. —• 3,579 Huddleston, C., Omakau .. .. 1,470 2,170 Huddleston, L., Matakanui .. .. 468 Nil Hyde, Frank G., Tarras .. .. 6,132 6,710 Iversen, E. J., Alexandra .. .. 627 735 Jenkins, J„ Tarras .. .. .. 8,990 9,126 Jooelyn, Charles, Bannoekburn .. .. 115 159 Jolley, E. A., Tarras .. .. .. 2,230 2,042 Jolly, B. E., Tarras .. .. .. — 708 Jones, J. H., Poolburn .. .. .. 1,063 978 Jopp, Robert, Chatto Creek .. .. 4,637 4,399 Jopson, F. and A., George Creek, Roxburgh 1,954 1,859 Kane, David, Maungawera .. .. 453 815 Kane, J., Hawea Flat .. .. .. 702 1,216 Kane, Mrs Jean, Luggate .. .. 684 976 Keddell, J. H., Galloway .. .. 511 613 Keliher, M. J. (Estate of), Clyde .. .. 64 Nil Kelliher, W., Springvale, Alexandra .. — 205 Kerin, John, Ha wea Flat .. .. 462 352 Kingan, James, Luggate .. .. 671 668 Kingan, R., Ha wea Flat .. .. — I 246 Kingan, W., Maungawera .. .. 1,613 Nil Kinney, Alexander, Chatto Creek .. 1,220 1,232 Kinney, f)aniel, Chatto Creek .. . . 805 984 Kinraid, C., Chatto Creek . . .. 106 Nil Leamy, John, Omakau .. . . . . 371 464 Leask, S., Omakau .. . . .. 236 290 Leishman, George, Moa Creek .„ .. 3,813 5,080 Lethbridge, J. L., Cromwell .. .. 5,015 5,420 Lewis, Robert, Galloway .. .. 163 152 Lloyd, Miss M. E., Maungawera .. .. 40 74 Love, John (c/o Post-office), Chatto Creek 492 650 Love, Mrs. C. (c/o J. H. Love), Galloway .. 800 1,744 Love, R., Omakau .. .. .. 2,491 2,282 Lyons, D. B., Clyde .. .. .. 1,064 989 Macadie Bros., Poolburn .. .. 521 552 Macdonald, John, Omakau .. .. 407 704 Macpherson, Mr. R., Rural Box 5, Cromwell 393 556 Macpherson, H. D., Queensberry.. .. 215 371 Malvern Downs Company (H. Gibson), Tarras 1,255 1,567 Manson, M. E. and A., Bannoekburn .. 436 627 Markland and Wilson (private bag), Cromwell 245 295 Marshall, William T., Moa Creek.. .. 64 125 Marslin, E., Box 44, Alexandra .. .. 306 380 Matthews, C. E., Fruitlands .. .. — 5 Mawhinney, E., Omakau .. .. — 520 McArthur, J., jun., Clyde .. .. 1,588 1,751 McBreen, William, Moa Creek .. .. 1,521 1,338 MeCambridge, James, Fruitlands . . 1,800 2,200 McCarthy Bros., Ha wea Flat .. .. 1,188 1,265 McDonald, Mrs. Margaret (Estate of), per 1,542 1,424 D. McDonald, Poolburn McDonnell, W., Galloway .. .. — 390 McElroy and Corson, Clyde .. .. 3,942 3,803 McFelin, T., Bendigo .. .. .. 450 325 McGinnis, J. A., Alexandra .. .. 635 941 McGinnis, M. P., Earnseleugh .. .. 173 153 Mcintosh, Alexander F., Moa Creek .. 1,900 2,065 Mcintosh, James K., Poolburn .. .. 1,015 918 Mcintosh, Mrs., Marion, A. T. Earnseleugh 133 164 Mcintosh, Robert, Chatto Creek .. .. 709 670 Mcintosh, W. K., Poolburn .. .. 862 910 McKay, Mrs. M. E., Tarras .. .. 723 Nil McLelland, L. J., Poolburn .. .. 606 Nil McMillan, W., Lowburn Ferry .. .. 4,101 5,024 Mead, A., Pembroke .. .. .. 1,811 1,668 Meade, Thomas, Poolburn .. .. 138 83 Merson, A. C., Box 47, Clyde .. .. 102 102 Middleton, D. S., Northburn, Lowburn Ferry 3,198 3,560 Moran, Dan, Lauder .. .. .. 543 500 Moran, E. J., Matakanui .. .. 604 682 Moran, T. F., Lauder .. .. .. 450 370 Morris, C. J., Albert Town .. .. 187 245 Morris, Dr. G. A., and Son, Pembroke 2,739 4,754

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No. of Sheep on April 8ft, April 30, 1925. 1920. Vincent County—continued. Morris, G. L., Pembroke .. .. 1,636 Nil Munro, Hector, Lindis Pass .. .. 1,970 2,133 Munro, Kenneth, Tarras .. .. 288 293 Munro, S., Tarras .. .. .. 2,050 2,186 Murdock, Joseph, Mr. Albert, Makarora .. 4,204 3,420 Naylor, G., Matakanui .. .. .. 1,809 1,926 Naylor, Joseph, Matakanui .. .. 100 122 Naylor, W. D., Lindis Crossing (private bag), 3,145 3,309 Cromwell Neville, J. W., Moa Creek .. 1,650 1,924 Neville, Mrs. Jane, Moa Creek .. .. 833 826 Neville, Robert, Tawhiti, Roxburgh .. 869 986 Neville, W. R., Moa Creek .. .. 838 840 Nicholson, I. and A., Moa Creek .. .. 2,224 2,713 Nicolson, W., Poolburn .. .. 594 801 Noble, William, Alexandra .. .. — 462 Noone, Charles. Poolburn .. .. 1,679 1,374 O'Connor, W., Poolburn .. .. 15 Nil Olliver, J. R., Bendigo .. .. .. 784 175 O'Malley, J., Lowburn Ferry .. .. 1,050 1,252 Otago Central Fruitlands (Limited), Fruit- 700 749 lands Partridge, G., Cromwell .. .. 106 211 Partridge, J. F.. Lowburn Ferry .. .. 553 612 Partridge, W., Cromwell .. .. — 125 Paterson, H. L., Lindis Crossing .. .. 1,619 1,935 Paterson, W. G., Hawea Flat .. .. 826 847 Percy, James, Matakanui .. .. 341 425 Perriam, Henrv, Lowburn Ferry .. 1,061 1,015 Philips, Robert A., Tarras .. .. 1,650 1,779 Pitches, A. E., Ophir .. .. .. 77 110 Poole, F. J., Makarora .. .. .. 406 285 Rae, James, Maungawera, Hawea Flat .. 609 Nil Rahill, Patrick, Fruitlands .. .. 51 102 Read, Thomas, Omakau .. .. 750 450 Redhead, R. G., Lowburn Ferry .. .. 350 119 Reid, W., Queens berry .. .. .. — 162 Ritchie, Donald, Bannockburn .. .. 180 202 Ritchie, James (Executors of), Shannon 362 470 Farm, Cromwell Ritchie, James, jun., Bannockburn .. 3,938 4,500 Ritchie, J. S., Cromwell .. .. 206 335 Ritchie, Malcolm, Cromwell .. .. 1,218 884 Rowe, N. J., Cromwell .. .. .. 204 236 Rowley, J. C. F., Hawea Flat .. .. 5,328* 5,700 Ruff ell, C. H., Lindis Valley .. .. — 150 Ruff ell, E. H. (Estate of), Lindis Valley .. 245 286 Rutherford, H. and W. J., Poolburn .. 367 405 Rutherford, H. R. and W. J., Poolburn .. 426 394 Rutherford, W. D., Clyde .. .. — 110 Ryan, L., Galloway .. .. .. 228 686 Saunders Bros., Alexandra South .. 5,946 6,492 Saunders, T. W., Alexandra .. .. 1,860 2,060 Scoular, A. C., Matakanui Station, Omakau 6,160 7,503 Simes, H. A., Drybread.. .. .. 770 610 Sinnamon, A. D., Poolburn .. .. 2,312 2,379 Sinnamon, Albert, Poolburn .. .. 745 790 Sinnamon, Miss Martha E., Poolburn .. 345 304 Sloan, John, Poolburn .. .. .. 1,010 984 Small, Leonard, Hawea Flat .. .. 102 132 Smith, C. H., Maungawera .. .. — 8,215 Smith, J., jun., Mount Barker, Pembroke .. 740 1,020 Smith, J. F., Lowburn .. .. .. 456 847 Smith, T., Queens berry .. .. .. 215 169 Smith, Thomas, Bannockburn .. .. 492 540 Spain, C. J., Little Valley, Alexander Station 4,100 Nil (Post-office, Galloway) Spain, Eric, Galloway Station, Galloway .. 4,000 3,869 Spain, S. T., Earnscleugh Station, Clyde 11,926 10,100 (address : Box 22, Clyde) Spain, V. S.. Clyde .. .. .. — 4,533 Spain, William H., Cromwell .. .. 1,666 1,850 Stacpoole, R. W., Bendigo .. .. 396 924 Stafford, J. J., Ophir .. .. .. 324 290 Stafford, Mrs. Lina, Ophir .. .. 1,660 1,640 Stewart, James, Moa Creek .. .. 834 627 Stokes, H., and Sons, Lindis Crossing .. 2,108 2,234 Swann, J., Lowburn Ferry .. .. — 661 Tarras Orchard Company, Alexandra .. 139 507 Taylor Bros., Hawea Flat .. .. 2,900 3,026 Taylor, W. J., Makarora .. .. 6.492 5,351 Thomas, W., Cromwell .. .. .. 93 104 Thompson, J. R., Queensberry Hills (private 1,217 1,418 bag), Cromwell Todd, B. A., Fruitlands ,, . f 902 905

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Vincent County—continued. Tohill, Roderick, Post-office, Galloway .. 2,482 2,746 Toms, Robert, Bannockburn .. .. 12 Nil To wan Bros., Cromwell .. .. 726 742 Truesdale, James H., Omakau .. . . 740 960 Turnbull, A. S., Galloway Flat .. .. 67 50 Urquhart, Donald, Hawea Flat .. .. 157 116 Wallace, James, Clyde .. .. . . 1,417 ] ,660 Wallington, C. E., Matakanui . . .. 256 372 Watkins, C. F., Hawea Flat .. .. 1,059 511 Webb, J. R., Cromwell .. .. .. 68 115 Webster, R., Moa Creek .. .. 460 504 White, C., Omakau .. . . .. 973 867 Wilkinson, T., Clyde .. .. .. 887 912 Williamson, D., Poolburn .. .. 2,536 2,600 Williamson, J., Moa Creek .. .. — 609 Williamson, Mrs. M., Queensberrv .. — 329 Wilson, A. M., Clyde .. '.. .. — 118 Wilson, Frederick, Lauder .. .. 1,597 1,181 Wilson, H. G., Dry bread .. .. 475 954 Wilson, James, Slogarie, Ida Valley .. 724 708 Wilson, John, Lauder .. .. .. 3,396 4,388 Wood, Arthur, Lowburn Ferry .. .. 205 246 Young, Nelson (Limited), Tarras.. .. 1,520 1,950 Young, N. J., Tarras .. .. .. 2,430 2,641 Young, William, Tarras .. .. 1,735 1,814 349,375 373,487 WAIHEMO COUNTY (In Dunedin Subdivision). Ballingal, John A., Palmerston .. . . 522 509 Bayly, James, Green Valley .. .. 609 Nil Bayly, Mrs. E. M., Morrison's .. . , 1,216 1,482 Bell, A. D. (private bag), Waihemo, Palmers- 15,370 14,717 ton Berkley, C. S. J., Hyde.. .. .. 1,637 1,513 Berkley, G., Box 4, Hyde .. .. — 1,486 Bowker, T. B., Dunback .. .. 4,603 4,108 Brities, J. T., Morrison's .. .. — 1,250 Bryce, R., Palmerston .. .. .. 12 13 Burgess, J. and D., Glenpark, Palmerston.. 1,249 1,477 Callaghan, P. J., Inch Vallev, Palmerston.. 1,767 2,406 Campbell, F. H., Dunback " .. 26 41 Chalmers, D. A., Palmerston .. .. 33 Nil Chalmers, James, Palmerston .. .. 1,170 1,043 Chalmers, Robert, Palmerston .. .. 372 390 Chapman, J., The Grange, Dunback .. 5,334 4,840 Chapman, W. T., and Sons, Dunback .. 730 700 Chisholm, Bros., Palmerston .. .. 732 839 Chisholm, James, Palmerston .. .. 541 383 Clark, George, Moonlight .. .. 2,178 2,036 Clarke, Mrs. E. H., Macrae's, Palmerston .. Nil 655 Clearwater, J. W., Goodwood .. .. 118 106 Cochrane, Alexander (Estate of), Shag 517 412 Valley, Palmerston Connolly, T. R., Hyde .. .. .. 790 530 Cook, James Glenpark, Palmerston .. 284 j 363 Coutts, George, Palmerston .. .. 649 659 Coutts, Mrs. C., Palmerston .. .. 513 502 Craig, A., Palmerston .. .. .. 149 133 Craig. G. L., Glenpark .. .. .. 218 204 Craig, J., Glenpark .. .. .. 593 756 Cummings, Charles, Palmerston .. .. 163 145 Currie, G., Hyde .. .. .. 900 810 Deem, F. W., Dunback .. .. 255 182 Douglas Bros., Green Valley, Palmerston .. 1,028 1,878 Dreaver, Donald, Palmerston .. .. 388 475 Elston, S. G., Palmerston .. .. 293 673 Finnie, D. H., Moonlight .. .. 456 333 Fleming, Anthony, Palmerston .. .. 358 315 Foohey, J. M., Palmerston .. .. 53 Nil Freeland Bros., Morrison's .. .. 5,054 6,000 Garrett, James, Hyde .. .. .. 1,413 Nil Gifford, Thomas (Estate of), (c/o W. Hanlon, 1,516 1,311 Manager), Dunback .. Gilbert, Thomas, Moonlight .. .. 323 267 Graham, Alexander, Goodwood .. .. 129 126 Guffie, D. and J., Palmerston .. .. 82 225 Harvie, A., Moonlight .. .. .. 1,672 1,500 Hay, C. S. (Executors of), (c/o F. Hay), 3,752 3,478 Macrae's Flat Hay, J. E., Macrae's Flat .. .. 1,214 1,167 Hay, William C., Macrae's . . .. 1,235 608 Hayes Bros., Moonlight.. .. 920 980

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No. of Sheep on Apr'l 30, April 30, 1925. 1921. Waihemo County—continued. Hefferman Bros., Moonlight .. .. 881 778 Hefferman, Martin Joseph, Moonlight .. 481 573 Hewett, S. C., Dunback .. .. 1,014 1,018 Hide, W. H., Glenpark, Palmerston .. 286 Nil Hudson, G. R., Palmerston .. .. — 866 Hughes, J., Meadowbank, Palmerston .. 460 548 Ireland Bros., Goodwood .. .. 1,352 890 Is bister, W., Dunback .. .. .. 869 687 Jamieson, Richard, Stoneburn .. .. 2,123 1,783 Johnston, Robert, Stoneburn .. .. 301 301. Jones, Philip, Glenpark, Palmerston .. 167 260 Keenan, H. L., Green Valley .. .. 990 914 Kelly, E. G. T., Dunback .. .. 1,090 1,018 Kinney, P., Hyde .. .. .. ! 215 Nil Ledingham, P. and G., Stoneburn .. 1,099 1,005 Matheson, Mrs. Anna, Palmerston .. 232 392 Matheson, R., Morrison's .. .. 515 724 McCabe, J. L., Palmerston .. .. 715 740 McCabe, M J., Morrison's .. .. 290 375 McDonald, G., Dunback .. .. 133 110 McElwee, W., Palmerston .. .. 100 100 McGregor, Charles, Palmerston .. .. 600 688 McKnight, D., Palmerston .. .. 605 560 McLaren, A., Goodwood .. .. 893 561 McLew, J., and Sons, Dunback .. .. 1,997 2,329 McLew, J., jun., Morrison's .. .. 454 529 McPherson, James H., Palmerston .. 513 458 McRae, Alexander, Hyde .. .. 1,446 1,800 Menzies, James, Hyde .. .. .. 1,779 1,653 Miller, James, S., Palmerston .. .. 1,106 912 Mills, Mrs. M., Macrae's Flat .. .. 785 737 Mowat, William, Dunback .. .. 46 43 Munro, Donald, Box 41, Palmerston .. 232 539 Nimmo, A., Taieri Peak, Palmerston .. 1,838 1,757 Nolan, Mrs. Mary (Estate of), Moonlight .. 314 306 O'Connell, K., Macrae's Flat .. .. 1,670 1,703 O'Connell, James, Macrae's Flat.. .. 1,845 1,860 Oliver, H., Palmerston .. .. .. 307 344 O'Neill, H., Palmerston.. .. .. 515 495 Overton, C. F., Palmerston .. .. 1,417 1,429 Overton, C. M., Palmerston .. .. 1,344 1,723 Peddie, T. M., Green Valley .. .. 1,423 1,421 Perrie, G. and E., Palmerston .. .. 629 660 Philip. G. P., Stoneburn .. .. 1,882 1,890 Philip, John, Palmerston .. .. 2,000 2,000 Pilbrow, T. H., Glenpark .. .. 1,470 2,621 Pile, F. W., Box 404, Dunedin .. .. 1,527 2,252 Power, Martin, Palmerston .. .. 123 87 Preston, J. H., Goodwood .. .. 779 571 Pringle, James O. and F., Green Valley .. 1,229 1,270 Pullar, W. G., Palmerston .. .. 87 91 Purvis, Alexander, Dunback .. .. 387 536 Purvis, John, Palmerston .. .. 349 362 Reid, James, Palmerston .. .. 13 17 Ritchie, W. and D., Dunback .. .. 251 255 Robbie, J. A., Meadowbank, Palmerston .. 464 577 Robinson, Mrs. J. B., Macrae's Flat .. 577 408 Ross, David, Palmerston .. .. 4,309 4,094 Ross, G., Ardlui, Palmerston .. .. 232 238 Ross, Hugh, Palmerston .. .. 288 263 Roy Bros., Moonlight .. .. .. 1,235 1,088 Roy, George, Moonlight .. .. 912 712 Service, James, Palmerston .. .. 200 210 Sheat, H. S., Palmerston .. .. 2,069 1,794 Sim, James, Moonlight .. .. .. 1,044 991 fjmith, R. L., Palmerston .. .. 397 394 1 Stanley, E. (c/o Stanley and Stanley), 1,394 1,472 Macrae's Flat Stanley, Edward, Dunback .., .. 585 459 Stenhouse, James, Palmerston .. .. 729 717 Stevenson, J., Meadowbank, Palmerston .. 592 579 Stone, George, Dunback .. .. 1,044 1,092 Sutherland, F. D., Stonebank .. .. 1,134 1,009 Sutherland, G. A., Macrae's Flat .. 3,365 3,108 Sutherland, J., Palmerston .. .. 716 409 Sutherland, Mrs. Marion, Goodwood .. 327 455 Thomas, Albert, Glenpark .. .. 2 2 Todd, R. P., Green Valley .. .. — 524 Twaddle, Alexander, Palmerston.. .. 3,179 2,790 Wilson, W. M., Glenpark, Palmerston .. 300 263 Wright, Alick, Palmerston .. .. 206 28? Wright, Henry, Box 53, Palmerston .. 330 319 Wright, John, Palmerston .. .. 31 105 133,965135,926

No. of Sheep on April SO, April 30, 1925. 1926. WAIKOUAITI COUNTY (In Dunedin Subdivision). Aitcheson, G. L. G. (Post-office), Hillgrove 1,045 1,018 Aitcheson, Thomas and A., Waikouaiti .. 1,119 1,119 Allan, John, Merton .. .. .. 28 j 27 Allcock Bros., Waikouaiti .. .. 651 740 Bannatyne, Mrs. Ellen, Waikouaiti .. 1,625 1,804 Birtles, J., Waikouaiti .. .. .. 1,670 Nil Bodkin, J. E., Merton .. .. .. 879 1,131 Bennett, E. J. and Mrs. B., Purakanui .. — 19 Box, H. W., Port Chalmers .. .. 7 35 Brightling Bros., Merton .. .. 3,316 3,360 Broad, E. S., Waikouaiti .. .. 705 411 Buekland, Mrs. Annie (c/o J. M. Nicol, 10,310 10,854 Manager), Waikouaiti Cassey, G., and Miller, Sawyer's Bay .. 152 303 Clarke, G. L. L., Leith Valley .. .. — 256 Collins, B. and F., Palmerston .. .. 1,532 1,379 Collins, P. M., Palmerston .. .. 4,531 3,785 Coughlan, W., Palmerston .. .. 1,174 1,227 Coutts Bros., Riverbank, Palmerston .. 1,564 1,483 Dempster, A., jun., Flag Swamp .. 1,420 1,526 Diaok, J. C., Waikouaiti .. .. 296 310 Douglas, A. W. (Hayward's Point Property), 798 716 Waikouaiti Douglas, A. W. (Merton Property), Wai- 1,925 3,032 kouaiti Douglas, A. W., Tumai Estate, Waikouaiti 4,561 3,870 Douglas, O. (Estate of), Waikouaiti .. 1,532 2,290 Driver, F., Purakanui .. .. .. 102 92 Driver, T., Purakanui >. .. .. 62 66 Fell, B. W., Waikouaiti.. .. .. 101 I 93 Fisher, H., Sawyer's Bay .. .. 60 92 Forrestor, W., North-east Valley.. .. 34 19 Fry, G. R., Waikouaiti .. .. .. 224 Nil Galbraith, John, Waikouaiti .. .. 173 260 Gardiner, W. A., Warrington .. .. 187 276 Gilchrist, Charles, Waikouaiti .. .. 318 326 Gilmore Bros., Evansdale .. .. 2,407 2,469 Gooch, A. L., Mihiwaka .. .. 39 127 Graham, A., Purakanui .. .. ■ — 65 Green, W., Mount Cargill .. ... — 18 Hadfield, C., Musselburgh Rise, Dunedin .. 1,029 1,023 Hagan, Samuel, Waikouaiti .. .. 114 152 Hall, C. H., Waikouaiti.. .. .. — 102 Hallum, C. W., Waikouaiti .. .. 660 685 Hammond, Richard H., Evansdale .. 321 436 Heckler, Arthur, Waikouaiti .. .. 658 728 Heffernan Bros., Moonlight .. .. 715 842 Heffernan, John T., Moonlight .. .. 2,081 2,050 Hodgeson, J., Sawyer's Bay .. .. — 200 Hodgson, W. H., Mihiwaka .. .. 83 116 Inglis, A. C., Warrington .. .. 254 265 Jackson, J. A., Waikouaiti .. .. 540 553 Kane, B., Merton .. .. .. 461 417 Lee, William, Flag Swamp, Waikouaiti .. 424 387 Macaulay, John, Flag Swamp, Waikouaiti 381 772 Mackenzie, K., Port Chalmers .. .. 90 100 Malloch, David, Waikouaiti .. .. 2,918 3,090 Mathieson, A., Port Road, Port Chalmers .. 50 100 McCallum, C. T., Flag Swamp .. .. 300 200 McDonald, D., Waikouaiti .. .. 338 433 McGrath, John, Waikouaiti .. .. 3 177 McGregor, D., Waikouaiti .. .. 353 324 Mental Hospital, Seacliff .. .. 249 456 Nankivell, E. H., Waikouaiti .. .. 162 168 Orbell, Mrs. Catherine, Waikouaiti .. 57 63 Payne, G. D., Waikouaiti .. .. 1,630 1,747 Preston, John, Flag Swamp .. .. 4,953 4,700 Puddy, J. J., Waikouaiti .. .. 311 256 Porteous, G., Warrington .. .. — 162 Rochfort, J., Evansdale .. .. 34 62 Rollins, A., Stoney Hill, Waikouaiti .. 722 680 Ross, Ian, Waikouaiti .. .. .. 1,293 1,475 Scott, E. H., Merton .. .. .. 410 488 Smith, Arthur, Sawyer's Bay .. . . 19 31 Sutherland, A., Puketeraki .. .. 2,797 2,404 Sutherland,.R. H., Palmerston .. .. 133 143 Thomson, H. C., Hayward's Point .. — 103 Toomey, Patrick, Waikouaiti .. .. 2,180 1,770 Townsend, A. R., Waikouaiti .. .. 1,120 1,120 Townsend, J. A., Waikouaiti .. .. 736 1,373 Townsend, J. A., jun., Waikouaiti .. 1,280 740 Vanes, Samuel, Waikouaiti .. .. 252 254 Walker Bros. (J. A. and W.), Flag Swamp 685 773 Walker, P., Little Mount Royal, Palmers- 450 315 ton

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No. of Sheep on No. ot Sheep oil April 30, April 30, April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. 1925. 1926. Waikouaiti County—-amtinued. Taiebi County—continued. Ward, F. H. (Executors of), (c/o D. W. 1,216 1,362 Gardner, J. P., Green Island .. .. 116 137 Mallock, Manager), Waikouaiti Gawn, Thomas J., Mosgiel .. .. 421 507 Warren, .T. C., Waitati .. .. .. — 508 Geeves, J. W., Kuri Bush .. .. 121 88 White, A. T., Waitati .. .. .. 118 97 Gibson, P. and R., North Taieri .. .. 534 586 White, H. J., Merton .. .. .. 133 150 Gil trap, James, Clark's .. .. .. 132 Nil White, J. M., Merton .. .. .. 360 470 Glover, F. G., Middlemarch .. .. 2,016 2,091 White, W., Seacliff .. .. .. 30 53 Gow, James, Mosgiel .. .. .. 1,360 867 Wilkinson, S., Moonlight .. .. 1,290 1,405 Graham, J., Mount John, Hindon .. 2,246 Nil Wilson, A., Evansdale .. .. .. 89 150 Graham, J. McQ., Silver Peak, Hindon — 2,054 Woods, Arthur, Mount Watkins, Waikouaiti 2,068 1,805 Railway Graham, J. W., Gordon Road, Mosgiel .. 161 379 81,097 83,033 Graham, Murdoch, Hindon Railway .. 2,617 2,770 Grant, Arthur, Wylie's Crossing .. .. 284 278 TAIERI COUNTY. Gray and Dufaur, Allanton .. .. 1,601 Nil (In Dunedin Subdivision). Grieve, A., Middlemarch .. .. 104 163 Anderson, C., and Lyttle, S. A., Outram .. 1,150 1,337 Gunn, D. J., Sutton .. .. .. 1,458 780 Anderson, J., Middlemarch .. .. 1,847 2,156 Hamilton, J., Lee Creek .. .. 340 690 Anderson, P. McN., Middlemarch .. 1,638 2,003 Hamilton, Robert B., Henley .. .. 580 Nil Armstrong, A. S., Lee Stream .. .. 2,300 2,548 Harrison, M. F., Hindon .. .. 1,471 1,474 Atkinson, F. H. (Yellow Hill),'Middlemarch 2,059 2,234 Heenan Bros. (R. Heenan, Manager), 1,270 1,218 Ayson, R. W., Ngapuna .. .. 89 138 Maungatua Barry, J. H. L., Clark's.. .. .. 1,020 1,552 Heffernan, S. E., Rock and Pillar .. 2,049 2,069 Bathgate, A., Outram .. .. .. 303 392 Henderson, J., Middlemarch .. .. 776 778 Baxter, Archibald, Kuri Bush .. .. 2 49 Henderson, W. D., Sutton .. .. — 1,568 Baxter, E. A., Cairn's Hill, Otokia .. 29 873 Higgie, A., Kuri Bush .. .. .. 41 44 Beattie, J., Sutton .. .. .. — 205 Higgins, W., Middlemarch .. .. 191 200 Beattie, Robert, and Son, Ngapuna .. 691 972 Home, H. G., Henley .. .. .. 23 28 Bennett, W., Middlemarch .. .. 243 520 Howell, F., Rock and Pillar .. .. 940 1,035 Black, R. J., Ardenne, Sutton .. .. 145 Nil Howell, George, Middlemarch .. .. 257 250 Black, E., Mangatua .. .. .. — 70 Howell, J., Middlemarch .. .. 2,454 3,466 Blackie, Walter, Mosgiel .. •. 142 Nil Howell, Mrs. M., Middlemarch .. .. 75 100 Blair, J. W., Outram .. .. .. 1,524 1,592 Hughes, G., Wylie's Crossing .. .. 288 688 Bodkin, J. F., Hyde .. .. .. 1,140 964 Jaffray Bros., East Taieri .. •• 745 776 Botting, R., Te Houka .. .. .. 461 70 James, F., Ngapuna .. .. .. 1,326, 1,166 Boyd, H., Mosgiel .. •• .. 1,130 1,118 Johnson, S., Sutton .. .. .. 1,252 1,363 Boyd, P., Hindon Station, Hindon .. 5,633 4,885 Johnston, R. M., Sutton .. .. 567 777 Brown R., Middlemarch .. .. — 122 Jones, William G., P.O., Sutton, Matarae .. 1,020 1,024 Bryant, W., Otokia .. .. .. 563 714 Jopp, A. A., Mount Allan (private bag) .. 2,660 2,551 Burnet, A. and W., Middlemarch .. 155 241 Jopp, W. A. T. (Executors of), (c/o C. 5,860 5,867 Burns, K. B., Mount Ross (private bag), 1,523 1,462 Robinson, Manager), Hindon Railway Dunedin Keast, F. J., Middlemarch .. .. 9 13 Butler, John, Clark's .. .. .. 800 815 Keast, Mrs. Mary J., Middlemarch .. 239 275 Cambridge, A., North Taieri .. . . 212 4 Kerr, Mrs. Margaret Jane, Middlemarch .. 300 315 Cameron, Alexander, Outram .. . . 29 9 Kerr, Mrs. Margaret J., Glen Barr, Middle- — 135 Cameron, Donald, Middlemarch .. .. 1,539 1,570 march Cameron, Ewen, Middlemarch .. .. 2,102 2,208 Kidd, R., Sutton .. .. .. 1,139 1,418 Cameron, W. F., Hindon .. .. 470 509 Kinlock, W., Clark's .. .. .. 1,370 1,222 Campbell, D. and J., Otokia .. .. 904 872 Kinsman, Edwin C., Matarae, Sutton .. 971 1,142 Campbell, John, Momona .. .. 400 70 Kirk, Mrs. Georgina, Mosgiel .. .. 766 678 Carruthers, A., Ngapuna .. .. 1,299 2,242 Kirkland, J. A., Middlemarch .. .. 356 338 Carruthers, T., Middlemarch .. .. 306 750 Kirkland, J. B., Fairfield, via Dunedin .. 182 171 Cole, William, Ngapuna . . .. 102 127 Kofoed, W. J., Berwick .. .. 261 220 Coughlan Bros., North Taieri .. .. 732 1,029 Lawson, J. N., Pukerangi .. .. 1,292 1,690 Craighead, D. B., Middlemarch .. .. 153 230 Leckie, J. C., Middlemarch .. . . — 119 Cullen, Robert, Allanton .. .. 715 725 Leishman, D., North Taieri, Mosgiel .. 1,863 1,914 Cuttance Bros., Otokia .. .. .. 44 110 Leslie, Robert, Middlemarch .. . . 137 403 Dallas, William, Mount Stoker, Middle- 1,781 1,631 Lewin, J. H., Barewood, Pukerangi .. 1,824 2,149 march Lister, L. D., Clark's .. .. .. 2,092 2,050 Davidson, Mrs. C., Saddle Hill .. .. 8 7 Lister, M. J., Hindon Railway .. 1,177 1,287 Dawson, James, Middlemarch .. .. 48 Nil Lister, P. J., Hindon .. .. .. 765 612 Dawson, W., Middlemarch .. .. 48 Nil Lobb, Mrs. Jane, Brighton .. .. 53 94 Deans, John, Lee Stream .. .. 780 * Macaulay, Mrs. M., Middlemarch .. 2,099 2,058 Dodd, William, Moonlight .. .. 320 460 Macdonald, H. J. P., Hindon .. . . 189 183 Doherty, Francis, Balmoral Farm, Outram 427 590 Macdonald, John, Hindon .. .. 1,016 1,031 Doherty, Francis, Leeside, Outram .. 1,131 1,102 Ma.cKay, W. G., Berwick .. .. 44 41 Douglas, Archibald (W. Park, Manager), 491 1,027 Marshall, McK, Kuri Bush .. .. 390 577 Wylie's Crossing Marshall, W. J., Berwick .. .. 576 290 Douglas, A. W. (c/o J. Gall), Momona .. 669 Nil Matheson, A. D., Willow Creek, Middlemarch 30 60 Doull, Alexander F., Henley .. .. 1,030 1,492 Matheson, D., Middlemarch .. .. 7,207 7,301 Drennan, Hugh, Lee Stream .. .. 1,348 1 315 Mathewson, J. A., Tennyson Street, Dunedin 61 Nil Drummond, D. K., Sutton .. .. 547 462 McClintock and Son (per Wm. McClintock), 331 468 Dunery, James, East Taieri .. .. 364 512 Rock and Pillar Dunery, James, Rock and Pillar .. .. 8,157 8,483 McDiarmid, W. P., Roseneath, Woodside .. 304 264 Elliott, John S., Middlemarch .. .. 489 692 McDonald, A., Mount Gowrie, Outram .. 2,529 2,652 Findlay, C., Mosgiel .. .. .. 238 117 McDonald Bros., Hindon .. .. 439 396 Findlay, C., Mosgiel .. .. .. 2,544 3,033 McFadyen, P., Ngapuna .. ' — 49 Finnie, Thomas, Saddle Hill . . .. 203 306 McHardy, James, Sutton . . .. 358 247 Fisher, George D. MeN., Middlemarch .. 205 189 McKinnon, A., Middlemarch .. .. 5,210 6,000 Flamank, C. O., Pukerangi .. . . 477 848 McLean, Mrs. Lachlan, North Taieri .. 32 Nil Fletcher, Misses A. and H., Ngapuna .. 107 91 McLeod, James, Mosgiel . . .. 12 6 Ford, D., Allanton .. .. .. 165 130 McMillan, Mrs. E., Pukerangi .. .. 1,850 Nil Fowler J. A., Mosgiel .. .. .. — 209 McRae, Duncan (Executors of), Middlemarch 2,733 "2,420 Fraser, John, Berwick .. .. I 151 107 McRae, Duncan (Executors of), Moonlight 690 428 Freeman, James (Executors of), (c/o Frede- I 92 171 McWilliam, A. and D., Pukerangi .. — 1,903 rick Freeman), Green Island ..' .. | Mee, John, Kuri Bush .. .. .. | 171 145 * Return not received.

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Taiert County—continue']. Meiklejohn, A., North Taieri .. % .. 26 39 Miller, James (Estate of), Braemore Farm, 649 447 Maungatua Miller, John, Wairere, Maungatua .. 658 586 Milner, J. J., Mosgiel .. .. .. 235 254 Mitchell, John W. P., Deep Stream, Outram 1,992 Nil Mitchell, R., Lee Stream .. .. 2,200 2,600 Mitchell, Richard, Outram, Taieri Property 2,757 1,264 Mitchell, W. J., Hindon .. .. 580 567 Moynihan, W., Ngapuna . . . . 1,803 1,475 Munro, Alexander, Berwick .. .. 86 139 Murdoch, Mrs. M., Kirk Hall, Mosgiel .. — 80 Murdock, G. H., Hindon .. .. — 643 Murray, John, Middlemarch .. .. 360 380 Nichol, G., and Sons, Abbotsford Station, 9,693 9,513 Allanton Nichol, George, and Sons, Taurima, Allan- 1,694 1,537 ton Nimmo and Gow (private bag), Rocklands 18,155 17,885 Station Nimmo, John T., Mosgiel .. .. 1,632 1,437 Norman, W., Hindon .. .. .. 1,020 Nil Orr, J. P. and J. B., Sutton .. . . 860 919 Otago Preserving Company, Dunedin .. 212 360 Pacey, William, North Taieri Road .. 41 39 Paterson, Mrs. 13., and Son, Middlemarch .. 1,184 1,388 Paterson, T. D., Green Island Bush . . 127 260 Pattrick, George, Maungatua .. .. 172 605 Peat, A. G., Middlemarch .. . . 612 Nil Reid Bros., Berwick .. .. .. — 4,240 Reid, Niman, Outram .. .. .. 274 213 Reid, W., and Sons, Woodside .. .. 5,576 Nil Reid, W. G., Henley .. .. .. 135 Nil Renwick, G., Middlemarch .. .. 1,100 1,122 Richards, W., Maungatua .. .. 42 Nil Roberts, James A., Middlemarch m .. 6,124 6,767 Robertson, A. J., Middlemarch . . .. 454 271 Robertson, William, Middlemarch .. 104 108 Robson, W., Middlemarch .. .. 485 283 Ross, T., Middlemarch .. .. .. 1,902 1,526 Russell, E. T., Woodside .. .. 21 18 Sare, K., Summers Hill, Middlemarch .. 1,665 1,635 Scorgie, Archie E., Lee Flat .. .. — 3,150 Scorgie, Ralph E., Middlemarch ... .. 1,899 1,806 Scott, Alexander, Green Island .. .. 597 590 Scott, Charles and Don, Berwick.. .. 42 79 Shand, D. T., Maungatua .. .. 24 Nil Sheddan, J. R., Middlemarch .. .. 1,115 1,046 Shennan, John, Berwick .. .. 32 70 Shennan, Robert, Berwick .. .. 311 238 Small, D., Middlemarch .. .. 298 363 Smeaton Bros., Mosgiel.. .. .. 138 140 Smellie, W. S., Sutton .. .. .. 379 Nil Smillie, A. Y., North Taieri .. .. 187 169 Speight, W. G., Hope Hill, Allanton .. — 1,787 Spratt, J. A., Sutton .. .. .. 684 800 Spratt, J. R., Sutton .. .. .. 1,176 1,689 Steven, A., Otokia .. .. .. 1,030 860 Sullivan, William C., Lee Stream, Outram .. 1,382 1,278 Terry, George, Sutton .. .. .. 43 135 Thompson, James, Maungatua .. .. 834 790 Thompson, Richard J., Middlemarch .. 626 897 Thomson and Co., Wai Ronga, North Taieri 286 400 Thomson, M. F. (W. G. Thomson, Manager), 1,317 1,597 Middlemarch Tisdall, H., Middlemarch .. .. 183 150 Tisdall, R., Middlemarch .. .. 34 78 Tucker, F. R., Middlemarch .. . . 452 398 Turnbull, John, Middlemarch .. 1,026 1,037 Twelftree, Miss A., Berwick .. .. 94 48 Veale and Gilmour, Ardlin, The Reefs . . 1,599 1,701 Wade, W. M., Sutton .. .. .. 699 787 Walker, J. J., Otokia .. . . .. 51 70 Waters, E., Middlemarch .. .. 2,004 1,978 Webb, G., Tiaoma (private bag), Dunedin 544 545 Welsh, G. F., Deep Stream, Outram .. — 1,713 Whitton. Robert H., Middlemarch . .* 10 Nil Williamson, J. A., Wylie's Crossing .. 286 252 Withers, Jas., Maungatua .. .. — 112 Wright, W., North Taieri .. .. 80 104 Wyllie, James G., Outram .. .. 142 210 Young, George S., Sutton .. .. 884 1,006 Young, J. S. and A., Outram .. ...... £84 1,085 219,839 228,815

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. PENINSULA COUNTY (In Dunedin Subdivision). Allan Bros., Portobello .. .. .. 1,383 Nil Allan, W. D., Portobello .. .. — 1,908 Braid, Alexander, Pukehiki .. .. 5 Nil Clearwater, F. G., Poatiri .. .. 306 270 Clearwater, R. G., Portobello .. .. 387 519 Cross, J., Portobello .. .. .. — 275 Douglas, Robert, Otakou .. .. 306 274 Douglass, A. W. (o/o R. Douglass), Otakou 1,128 1,121 Garr, James (Estate of), Pukehiki .. 103 241 Geary, Martin, Portobello .. .. 140 172 Habershon, R. G., Portobello .. .. — 327 Lewis, A. G., Portobello .. .. 48 49 Lewis, W. J., Portobello .. .. 101 258 Macandrew, J., Portobello .. .. 100 23 Mathieson, J. L., Highcliif .. .. 696 707 McKay, D., Portobello .. .. .. 146 196 Murray, George, Portobello .. .. 140 204 Murray, William, Poatiri .. .. 70 82 Nyhon, D., Sandymount .. .. — 200 Nyhon, J. J., Pukehiki .. .. .. 1,129 1,250 Nyhon, M. H., Broad Bay .. ., 317 325 Paterson, Mrs. E. L., Portobello .. .. 535 510 Riddell, J. A. G., Poatiri .. .. 180 300 Sheppard, John William, Poatiri .. 54 111 Weipers, P., Sandymount .. .. 119 114 7,393 9,436 CLUTHA COUNTY (In Clutha Subdivision). Abernethy, A., Kaihiku.. .. .. 186 188 Abernethy, J. A., Waipahi .. .. 461 362 Adam, A., Owaka .. .. .. 24 105 Adie, E. A., Kakapuakei. .. .. 132 Nil Agnew, Robert, Kaihiku .. .. 235 61 Aitken, G., Waipahi .. .. .. 2,125 Nil Albrecht, V. J., Balclutha .. .. —- 99 Allan, Glenomaru .. .. .. — 142 Allan, M., Ratanui .. .. .. 64 51 Allan, M. N., Ratanui .. .. .. — 147 Allan, T., Arthurton .. .. . . 301 520 Allison and Shields, Cheetwood, Puerua .. 154 216 Anderson, A. M., Clydevale .. .. 518 829 Anderson, John, Ashley Downs, via Clinton 439 728 Anderson, John, Waiwera South .. 2,587 3,176 Anderson, J. W. H., Waipahi .. .. 1,353 1,400 Andrew, R., Tahakopa .. .. .. —• 45 Andrews, J. F., Tahakopa .. .. 206 136 Arnold, Edgar, Tapanui .. .. 72 213 Arthur, C. N., Kamatoitai, Balclutha .. — 21 Ashmore, W., Ratanui .. .. .. -— 13 Bagrie, Thomas T., Waipahi .. . . 500 521 Bain, A., Tahatika .. .. . . 99 98 Bain, James Douglas, Tahatika . . .. 401 424 Baird Bros., Gore .. .. . . 985 Nil Baird, James, Glenkenich, Kelso.. .. — 558 Baker, D., Kahuika .. .. . . 128 77 Baker, D., Kahuika .. .. .. — 77 Ball, T. J., Romahapa .. .. .. — 35 Ballantyne, F. G., Clydevale . . .. 460 544 Banks, James, Shirley, Christchurch (Clinton — 890 property) Barclay, John, and Son, Te Houka .. 823 1,308 Barr, Geo. McK., Owaka .. .. — 92 Basset, S. K., Waitepeka .. .. 112 180 Bates, T., Houipapa .. .. .. ! 70 117 Baxter, W. A., Pomahaka .. .. 1 1,297 1,407 Bayly, F. W., Merino Downs .. .. 422 275 Beattie, D., Tapanui ... . . .. : 491 547 Beatty, T., Toiro .. .. .. 194 288 Beatty, W., Puerua .. . . .. 569 458 Beecard, C. J., Waipahi .. .. 254 Nil Beecard, J. A., Arthurton .. .. — 154 Beecard, W., Arthurton .. .. 62 154 Begg, Mrs. G. C., Warepa .. .. 454 663 Bennett, C. R., Conical Hill .. .. 102 162 Benny, Henry, Wharetoa .. .. 1,737 1,634 Black, J., Wairuna .. .. .. 587 477 Black, John, Kelso .. .. . . 340 656 Black, John, Waipahi .. .. .. 140 163 Black, John, Waiwera South .. .. 190 271 Black, Mrs. Mary E., Waipahi .. .. 199 284 Black, W. (Estate of), Clinton .. .. — 950 Blackie, Hugh, Spring Park, Clinton .. 836 1,717

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Ci.utha County—continued. Blackie, Walter, jun., Ahuriri Flat . 1,026 870 Blaikie, J. and H., Clinton .. .. 314 475 Blowers, A., Purekireki.. .. .. 607 481 Blue, Robert, Clinton .. .. .. 931 1,163 Body, 0. W., Kelso .. .. .. 725 931 Botting, R., Te Houka .. .. .. 1,001 1,200 Bowen, E., Waitepeka .. .. .. 258 524 Boyd, E. B., Waiwera .. .. .. 127 164 Bradfield, Alfred (Estate of), Owaka Valley 323 Nil Bradfield, Felix A.. Riverside, Owaka .. — 417 Bradfield, J., Owaka .. .. .. 371 425 Bradfield, William, Owaka .. .. 355 394 Briggans, D., Toiro .. .. .. 1,002 1,080 Broad, A. C., Waiwera South .. .. 678 924 Brock, Alexander, Merino Downs .. 560 Nil Brock, H. and O., Merino Downs .. 675 Nil Brock, H. R., Merino Downs .. .. — 421 Brock, J. 0., Merino Downs .. .. — 616 Brock, R., Merino Downs .. .. — 504 Brown, A., Waipahi .. .. .. 297 140 Brown, E. R., Popotunoa, Clinton .. 1,062 703 Brown, George, jun., Wairuna, Clinton .. 50 365 Brown, J., Clinton .. .. • • 169 187 Brown, James, Owaka .. .. .. 40 72 Brown, J. and H., Owaka Valley .. 70 81 Brown, Mrs. Jessie, Conical Hill, Waipahi 188 252 Brown, R., Clinton .. .. .. 664 647 Brown, R. J., Wairuna Settlement, Waipahi 1,532 1,775 Brownlie, Robert, Warepa .. .. 238 218 Bruce, J. S., Waikoikoi .. • • — 295 Bryant, H. T., Owaka .. .. .. 294 391 Bryant, R., Owaka .. .. • • 22 28 Bryson, Thomas, Waipahi .. .. 424 195 Buchanan, Gilbert, Kelso .. .. 642 851 Buck, R. F., Pomahaka .. .. 2 Nil Bunn, F., Clydevale .. .. •• 1,651 1,496 Bunn, Mrs. A. E., Rongahere .. .. — 840 Bunn, Mrs. George, Rongahere .. .. 893 Nil Burnett, John, Waikoikoi .. .. 597 892 Burnett, John and James, Waikoikoi .. 420 498 Burnett, N., Kelso .. .. .. 276 205 Burns, J. W., Conical Hills . . .. 205 246 Buttar, Thomas R., Clydevale .. .. 433 456 Byers, R. (e/o Ford Motors, Dunedin) .. 51 62 Caird Bros., Te Houka .. .. .. 391 Nil Calder, James D., Ratanui .. . ■ 656 Nil Calder, J. D., Ratanui .. .. .. — 622 Calder, John, Ratanui .. .. ■ ■ 204 275 Caley, Mrs. Isabella, Purekireki .. .. 361 295 Caley, W. H., Tahatika .. .. 21 21 Callahan, J. H., Ratanui .. .. 113 103 Callander, H., Te Houka .. .. 137 110 Callery, M. J., Pomahaka .. .. 422 462 Campbell, A., Waipahi .. .. .. 3 Nil Campbell Bros., Nuggets Bay .. .. 64 82 Campbell, J. and R., Balclutha .. .. 538 557 Campbell, J. H., Houipapa .. . . 36 Nil Canning Bros., Purekireki .. .. 398 408 Carmody, T. J., Clydevale .. .. 488 537 Carruthers, Alexander, Taumata .. .. 1,502 1,510 Carruthers, George, Taumata .. .. 1,120 1,604 Carson, William, Conical Hill, Waipahi .. 113 209 Chalmers, R. F., Ratanui .. .. 240 245 Chambers, Thomas, Chasland's .. .. 476 510 Chapman, Thomas, Wharetoa .. .. 990 675 Charles, Joseph, Arthurton .. .. 288 450 Chittock, Charles, Waikoikoi .. .. — 2,093 Chittock, Charles, and Sons, Waikoikoi .. 1,689 Nil Chittock, F. H., Kelso .. .. .. — 1,518 Christie, James, Puketiro .. .. 50 Nil Christie, J. L., Puerua .. .. .. 3 40 Christie, John, Warepa .. .. 2,533 2,528 Clare, M., Waipahi .. .. .. 645 600 Clark, Herbert, Kakapuaka .. .. — 705 Clark, P., Clinton .. .. .. — 1,130 Clark, William, Kelso .. .. 1,065 1,059 Clarke, John, and Son, Clinton .. .. 1,113 1,447 Cleghorn, James, Kelso .. .. 650 673 Clements, E., and Sons, Popotunoa .. 587 629 Clements, E. A., Pomahaka .. .. 200 156 Cockburn Bros., Te Houka .. .. 1,344 1,648 Collins, Robert H., Popotunoa .. .. 561 656 Conn, William, Waipahi .. .. 340 380 Cooksley, H. D., Wharetoa .. .. 226 278

No. of Sheep on April 30, Ap'il 30, 1925. 1826. Cltjtha County—continued. Cooper and Sons, Waikoikoi .. .. 566 540 Cooper, J. M., Pounawea .. .. — 41 Coppin Bros., Ahuriri .. .. .. —- 208 Coppin, W., Ahuriri . . .. .. 235 Nil Corbett, Simon, Clinton.. .. .. 196 300 Coubrough, D., Kelso .. .. .. 414 490 Couston, Angus, Clinton .. .. 698 2,877 Couston, Edmund, Toiro .. .. 161 180 Couston, James, Ashley Downs .. .. 144 137 Craigie, William H., Owaka .. .. 600 764 Crawford, G., Waikoikoi .. .. 341 370 Crawford, James, Waikoikoi .. .. 656 763 Crawford, Joseph, Kelso .. .. 69 75 Crawford, P., Pomahaka .. .. — 893 Cross, 0. M., Warepa .. .. .. 704 741 Crossan, A., Kelso .. .. .. 743 762 Crossan, Duncan, Kelso.. .. .. 550 706 Crossan, Thomas, Kelso .. .. 588 784 Cruiekshank, E., Rongahere .. .. 173 290 Cruickshank, Mrs. Margaret S., Rongahere 173 189 Crump, Z. A., Kelso .. .. .. 811 868 Cubitt, R., Tahatika .. .. .. 70 124 Cullen Bros., Purekireki .. .. 1,572 1,443 Cumming, A., Pomahaka .. .. 274 394 Cumming, G. and J., Arthurton .. .. 647 565 Cunningham, D., Waitepeka .. .. 191 247 Cunningham, T. and G., Waikaka Valley .. 615 634 Dale, H. J., Paretai .. .. .. 353 256 Dale, J. H., Paretai .. .. .. — 418 Dallas, Charles, " Rosemount," Te Houka 121 156 Dallas, David, Balclutha .. .. 146 446 Davidson Bros., Popotunoa .. .. 194 585 Davis, C., Waitepeka .. .. .. 12 18 Dent, I. and G., Puerua .. .. 605 644 Diekison, R., Waitepeka .. .. 487 608 Divers, G. W., Wairuna .. .. 526 1,111 Divers, G. W. C., Clinton .. .. 571 921 Dolan, William, Waiwera South .. .. 465 431 Dorman, W. F., Popotunoa .. .. 2,274 Nil Dovey, G., Te Houka .. .. .. — 647 Dovey, H., Waitepeka .. .. .. — 195 Downie, W. E. D., Waitepeka .. .. 236 328 Drummond, J., Romahapa .. .. 10' 76 Duley, John, Owaka Valley .. .. 158 261 Duncan, James, Glenomaru .. .. 193 185 Dunlop, John, Tahakopa .. .. 91 69 Dunn, J. W., " Mount Pleasant,' - Waiwera 693 766 South Dunn, John, Romahapa .. .. 36 Nil Dynes, Adam, Farmer, Kelso .. .. 683 791 Dynes, John, Waikaka Valley .. .. 525 509 Easton, A. J., Owaka Valley .. .. — 120 Edgar, J. and J. D., Tapanui .. .. 1,411 1,430 Edgar, John, jun., Tapanui .. .. 529 551 Edie, E. J., Clinton .. .. .. 2,638 2,729 Edwards, L., Toiro .. .. .. 137 283 Edwards, L. J., Waiwera South .. . . 56 414 Elder, F. A., Wairuna .. .. .. 601 Nil Elder, F. H., Wairuna .. .. .. —• 861 Falconer, D. A., Kelso .. .. .. 1,214 510 Falconer, David, Merino Downs .. .. 871 1,090 Falconer, L., Purekireki .. .. 140 190 Falconer, William, Owaka Valley .. 91 136 Farquharson, A., Chasland's .. .. 233 114 Ferguson, Alexander, Kelso .. .. 331 327 Ferguson and Co., Kelso .. .. 243 290 Ferguson, R., Clinton .. .. .. 153 116 Finlayson, J. (Executors of), Lochindorb 4,960 4,910 Estate, Purekireki, Owaka Fleming, T., Kaihiku .. .. .. 568 629 Fletcher Bros., Waitepeka .. .. 396 Nil Fletcher, Murdoch F., Waitepeka .. — 75 Fletcher, Neil, Clinton .. .. .. 102 Nil Fletcher, W., Waitepeka .. .. — 253 Ford, John, Tahatika .. .. .. 295 406 Forsyth, A., Hunt's Road .. .. 81 383 Fox, William, Waipahi .. .. .. — 1,903 France, Robert N., Arthurton .. .. 712 747 Fraser, T., Katea .. .. .. 89 97 Friend, William, Tahatika .. .. 364 443 Galbreath, A. M., Tahakopa .. .. 23 21 Galbreath, Robert P. (rural delivery), Owaka, 199 259 Miller's Corner, Owaka Gall, Archibald, Owaka.. .. .. 123 244

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No. of Sheep oil Apr'l 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Clutha County—continued. Gawn, James, Romahapa .. .. 68 250 Gent, Elijah, Waiwera South .. .. 202 362 Gent, F. J., Taumata .. .. . . 211 294 German, Sidney J., Box 9, Clinton . . 300 118 German, Sidney J., Wairuna, Box 9, Clinton 339 400 Gillespie, G., Purekireki . . . . 168 171 Gillespie, Thomas, Purekireki .. .. 164 114 Gillespie, Thomas, P.O. Box 21, Waikaka .. 531 527 Glass, T., Ratanui .. .. .. 13 103 Going, J., Chasland's .. .. .. 112 205 Goodmanson, Mrs. S., Waiwera South .. 77 207 Gordon, D., Otekura .. .. .. 5 63 Gordon, J., Toiro .. .. .. 336 734 Gordon, Mrs. A., Kaihiku .. .. 68 95 Gorman, G. and R. W., Waiwera .. 490 Nil Gorman, Mrs. C. E., Hunt's Road .. — 230 Gow, A., Waikoikoi .. .. . . 865 773 Graham, C., Te Houka .. . . .. 135 366 Grant and Son, Puerua .. . . .. 249 467 Grant, C. H., Owaka Valley .. .. 82 130 Grant, C. S., Waiwera South .. .. 386 773 Grant, Thos., Waiwera South .. .. — 300 Gray, Alexander, Waikoikoi .. .. 526 Nil Gray Bros., Pukewhenua, via Gore .. 982 1,141 Gray, Thomas, Hunt's Road . . .. 61 98 Greggan, Mrs. Letitia, Waiwera South .. 98 122 Gunn', N. U., Toiro .. .. .. 2 5 Gutsell, J. T., Chasland's .. .. 58 50 Hall, J., and Sons, Balclutha .. .. 87 Nil Hall, L. J., Popotunoa .. .. 908 710 Hall, R., Clinton .. .. .. 214 224 Hall, W. F., Clydevale .. .. .. 759 969 Hallows, J., Kahuika .. .. .. 41 Nil Harrington, A. E., Purekireki .. .. 27 31 Harris, A. T., Kuriwao .. .. .. 2,004 1,975 Harris Bros., Clinton .. .. .. 2,416 2,438 Harris, J. R., Kahuika .. .. . . 103 91 Havard, F., Ahuriri .. .. .. 36 Nil Havard, F. D., Ahuriri Flat .. .. — 35 Harvey Bros., Maitlands .. .. 880 798 Hay, G., Romahapa .. .. .. 2,060 2,173 Heckler, William Martin, Warepa .. 128 Nil Hellier, J. A., Arthurton .. .. 59 280 Henderson, David, Waipahi .. .. 1,139 957 Henderson, David and Mrs. Ellen S., Hunt's 160 103 Road, Owaka Hewson, J. and E., Tahatika .. .. 226 223 Hickey Bros., Kelso .. .. .. 784 998 Hickey and Stephenson, Wairuna Settlement, 849 Nil Waipahi Hickey, D., Waipahi .. .. .. — 1,180 Hill, V. J., Clydevale .. .. .. 185 1,701 Hines, Thomas, The Nuggets .. .. 53 34 Hislop, R. B., Tarara .. .. .. 94 78 Hocking, Richard, jun., Arthurton .. 399 342 Hogg, J. D. W., Owaka .. .. — 28 Horsburgh, W., Wharetoa .. .. 540 496 Houliston, A., Taumata .. .. 644 716 Houliston, Adam, jun., Kakapuaka .. 265 347 Houliston, Robert, Kakapuaka .. .. 435 474 Howden, James, Waikaka Valley .. 916 812 Howden, Thomas, Maitland Rural Mail .. 236 322 Hunt, C. G., Clinton .. .. .. —' 1,668 Hunt, H., Tahatika .. . . .. Ill 66 Hunt, H. G., Clinton .. .. .. 1,355 Nil Ibbotson, F., Owaka Valley .. .. 60 89 Jack, D. R., Warepa .. .. .. 634 635 Jack, G., Warepa .. .. .. 489 519 Jackman, M. T., Romahapa .. .. 191 263 Jacobson, J., Glenomaru .. .. 12 30 Jamieson, W. C., Waiwera South .. 232 316 Jeff, R. H. A., Clinton .. .. .. 431 690 Jenkins, David, Kelso .. .. .. 651 616 Jenkins, J. A. S., and Son, Kelso .. 913 Nil Jewell, Charles, Tahatika .. .. 9 161 Johnston, J., Kaihiku .. .. .. 204 Nil Johnston, James, Ashley Downs .. .. 224 244 Johnston, T. F., Kahuika .. .. — 203 Johnston, William, Greenhills, Kaihiku .. 204 228 Johnstone, George, Tahatika .. .. 164 150 Jones, J. A., Glenomaru .. .. 44 52 Kean, M., Clydevale .. .. .. 1,097 1,110 Kean, Thomas, Kuriwao, Clinton .. 445 499 Keane, F., Katea ,, ,, ,, 351 500

No. of Sheep on AprM 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. j Clutha County—continued. Kee, A. C., Clyde vale .. .. .. 932 962 Kell, W., Taumata .. .. .. 557 587 Kellty and McKenzie, Owaka .. .. — 160 Kennedy and Hepburn, Kakapuaka .. 232 Nil Kennedy, Thomas, Toiro .. .. 135 225 Kerr, G. G., Conical Hills .. .. 201 332 Kerr, J., Waipahi .. .. .. 1,173 1,118 Kerr, R. C., Otekura .. .. .. 10 Nil Kerse, James, Kelso .. .. .. 469 438 Keys, W. J., Toiro .. .. .. 159 267 Kilgour, J., Romahapa .. .. .. 260 138 King, E., and Sons, Clydevale .. .. 1,985 1,590 Kirk, James, Kelso .. .. .. 587 810 Kirk, James, Waikoikoi .. .. 823 922 Kirk, John, Pukewhenua .. .. 986 1,004 Kirk, R. F., Kelso .. .. .. 461 597 Kirk, William, Greenbank, Kelso .. 1,039 954 Kirk, William, The Grange, Kelso .. 1,090 1,230 Kirk, William, jun., Waipahi .. .. 450 560 Kirkland, Henry, Chasland's .. .. — 116 Kirkland, W,, Chasland's .. .. 70 Nil Kirton, Thomas, Waikoikoi .. .. 303 361 Kitchen, Miss B., Owaka .. .. 203 208 Knarston, J. D., Te Houka .. .. 808 890 Lake, Eric, Wisp Hill, Run 129, Purekireki 3,622 3,610 Landrith, W. H., Katea .. .. 254 404 Laughton, J., Hinahina.. .. .. 74 Nil Laughton, John, Hinahina, Owaka .. — 130 Laurence Bros., Taumata .. .. 330 664 Laurie, John Andrew, Popotunoa .. 272 448 Law, Robert, Kaihiku .. .. .. 634 807 Lawlor, M., Greenvale, Waikaka .. 1,500 1,312 Lawson, W., Papatowai .. .. 419 165 Lee, James, Kaihiku . . .. .. 26 Nil Lee, William (c/o The Manager), Kelso .. 407 519 Lemm, R. W., Kahuika .. .. 19 249 Leslie, D., Ahuriri Flat .. .. 235 230 Leslie, Thomas, Katea .. .. .. 127 168 Leslie, W., Tawanui .. .. .. 198 144 Lindsay, George, Waikoikoi .. .. 707 742 Littler, W. E., Glenomaru .. .. 72 71 Livingstone, J., and Sons, Box 24, Clinton 838 930 Lockhead, R., Balclutha .. .. 1,079 500 Lockhead, Thomas, Balclutha .. .. 518 706 Logan, James, Owaka .. .. .. 632 650 Logie, G., Waitepeka .. .. .. 93 217 Ludwig, F., Waipahi .. .. .. 40 63 Macaulay, D. K. S., Pomahaka .. .. 28 147 Macdonald, A. M., Warepa .. .. 3,320 3,757 Maclennan, J. D., Tahakopa .. .. 71 384 Macnee, J. R., Waikoikoi .. .. 188 225 MacPherson, Mrs. M., Waikoikoi .. 410 441 Magon, J., Romahapa .. .. .. Nil 25 Maidens, J., Owaka .. .. .. 128 215 Maider, David, Post-office, Kaihiku .. 409 449 Malcolm, A., jun., Ratanui .. .. 153 Nil Marshall, A., Waipahi .. .. .. 312 420 Marshall, W., Warepa . . .. .. 710 894 Martin, C. G., Tahakopa .. .. — 26 Martin, J., Kahuika .. .. .. 207 127 Maslin, F. C., Romahapa .. .. 41 68 Mason, A., Katea .. . . .. 32 Nil Mason, Alexander, Arthurton . . .. 1,250 900 Mason, C., Arthurton .. .. .. 256 150 Mason, James Imrie, Arthurton .. .. 395 20 Mason, William, Owaka .. .. — 36 Maze, G. S., Kakapuaka .. .. 528 1,014 McAra, W., Katea .. .. .. 106 59 McArthur, John B., Clinton .. .. 815 200 McBeath, Donald, Waikoikoi .. .. 337 329 McCall, David, Waikoikoi .. .. 618 695 McCall, H., Kelso .. .. .. 518 745 McCall, James, Waikoikoi .. .. 2,204 291 McCall, John, Waikoikoi .. .. 502 427 McCallum and Wright, Waiwera .. .. 511 519 McCallum, W., jun. (John McCallum, 284 256 Executor), Waipahi McCalman, Archibald, Tahatika .. .. 128 162 McCalman, D. and S., Purekireki .. 1,305 Nil McCullock, J., Kahuika .. .. — 122 McDiarmid, R., Owaka .. .. .. 12 30 McDonald, G. D., Box 22, Clinton .. 600 560 McDonald, J. H., Pukerau .. .. 203 229 McDonald, Ronald, Waikoikoi .. ,. 7 3

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No. of Sheep on Apr 1 ! SO, April 30, 1U25. 1926. j Clutha County—continued. McDouall, A. E., Leeside, Clinton .. 955 j 529 McDougall, Mrs. Margaret, Tahatika .. 108 j 100 McGaw, Hugh John, Clinton .. .. 3,470 | 1,621 McGaw, J. (Property No. 2), Purekireki .. — ! 2,510 McGillivray Bros., Kelso .. .. 1,473 i 1,732 McGovern, C., Rongahere .. .. 997 838 McGregor, J. R., Clinton .. .. 683 969 MeHaffie, H. N., Popotunoa .. .. 426 510 MeHaffie, J. T„ Popotunoa .. .. 768 1,012 MeHaffie, R., Popotunoa .. .. 390 | 406 Melndoe Bros., Wairuna .. .. 1,084 j 1,056 Mcintosh, Andrew, Otekura .. .. 244 406 Mcintosh, Daniel, Otekura .. .. 332 391 Mcintosh, James, Kakapuaka .. .. 318 448 Mclntyre, A., Waikoikoi .. .. 1,035 993 McKay, Norman, Balclutha .. .. 1,518 1,775 McKee Bros., Clinton .. .. .. 978 977 McKenzie and Scott, Romahapa .. .. ■— 304 McKenzie, D., Waiwera South .. .. 760 698 McKenzie, G. K., Clinton .. .. 520 | 820 McKenzie, J., Clyde vale .. .. 1,084 983 McKenzie, W. J., Waikoikoi .. .. 1,355 1,526 McKerrow and Heekler, Hillside Farm, — 150 Warepa McKinnon, James, Clinton .. .. 1,419 1,993 McLachlan, D. A., Clinton .. .. 78 45 McLean, Alex., Chasland's .. .. 213 180 McLeary, II., Clydevale .. .. 380 483 McLeod, G., Owaka .. .. .. 303 343 McMillan, Peter, Conical Hills, Pomahaka.. 48 ! 290 McMurray, D., Romahapa .. .. 285 Nil McNab, T„ Owaka . . .. .. 358 509 McNeill, I).. Katea .. .. .. 176 192 McNeill, J., Owaka .. .. .. 102 113 McNoe, Allan, Pukewhenua, via Gore .. 579 552 McPeake, William, Pomahaka .. .. 592 Nil McPhee, E. and N., Owaka . . 109 Nil McPherson, R. W., Clinton . . .. 248 495 McTaggart, R. J., Ratanui .. .. 50 43 Meechan, W. C., Popotunoa . . 1,000 274 Meek, Joseph, Ratanui .. . . .. 6 Nil Melrose, A., Waipahi .. • . . . . — 94 Melton, C. W., Clinton .. .. .. 879 939 Melton, J. J., jun., Popotunoa .. .. 520 740 Melton, W. H., Popotunoa . . 646 562 Mennell, C., Kaimaitaiti .. .. 29 Nil Mercer, John, Waitepeka .. .. 466 523 Millar, W., Clinton .. .. .. 523 907 Miller, A., Houipapa .. .. .. 112 33 Miller, J. A., Kaihiku .. .. .. 431 568 Miller, John, and Sons, Clydevale .. 3,413 3,384 Miller, John, Owaka .. .. .. 545 694 Miller, Robert A., Clinton .. .. 280 243 Miller, W., Taumata .. .. .. 25 17 Miller, W. J., Otekura .. .. .. 816 938 Mills, John, Waipahi .. .. .. 437 288 Mitchell, George, Clydevale .. .. 673 Nil Mitchell, Gordon R., Clydevale .. .. 657 826 Mitchell, John, Owaka Valley .. .. 60 95 Mitchell, R., Waipahi .. .. .. 533 512 Mitchell, William, jun., Clinton .. .. 589 589 Moffat, A. H., Te Houka .. . . 352 468 Moffat, S. W., Te Houka .. .. 560 500 Moffat, W. E., Te Houka .. .. 476 380 Moffatt, George, Te Houka .. .. 250 343 Montgomery, J. H., Waiwera South .. 530 587 More, J. and R., Warepa .. . . 364 375 Morgan, David E., Te Houka .. . . 708 1,160 Morris, J. J. B., Owaka Valley .. .. 53 99 Morris, L. T., Pukerau .. .. .. 1,546 2,014 Morris, W., Owaka Valley . . .. — 82 Morris, W. A., West Gore .. .. 1,610 1,768 Morrison, Henry, Wharetoa .. .. 1,353 710 Morrison, J., Clinton .. . . .. 434 514 Mosely, W. A., Owaka .. .. .. 96 Nil Mosley, Jos., and Sons, Clydevale .. — 1,118 Mosley, Joseph, Clydevale .. .. 1,076 Nil Moyle and Johnston, Heriot .. .. 472 Nil Muldrew, H. A., Waipaki .. .. 196 283 Murdoch, W. J., Puerua .. .. 184 262 Murdock, J. A., Toiro .. .. .. 413 405 Murney, James S., Taumata .. .. 538 465 Murray, Andrew. Waipahi .. .. 579 619 Murray Bros., Clydevale .. .. 1,962 1,797 Murray, James, Kaka Point, Port Molyneux 573 498

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Clutha County—continued. Murray, Peter, Waipahi , . .. 56 41 Murray, It. T., Waipahi .. .. 499 594 Naseby, C. A., Glenomaru .. .. I 625 1,356 Neale, G. E., Calderman, Waiwera South .. 1,614 1,530 Neil, David, Tahakopa .. .. .. 15 14 Nelson, W., jun., Clinton .. .. 30 Nil Newland, Jas. B., Greenvale, Waikaka .. — 348 Newman, G., Puketiro .. .. .. 183 Nil Newson, J. D., Clinton .. .. .. 397 516 Newton, J. 0., Hinahina .. .. 172 97 Niehol, R. M. (private bag), Maitland, 669 721 Gore Nichol,.W., Waiwera .. .. .. 150 Nil Nicol, Hugh, Waiwera .. .. .. 22 15 Norrish, R., Greenvale .. .. .. 606 Nil North, W. G., Clinton .. .. .. 1,650 1,720 O'Connell, Lawrence, Awatea .. .. 448 328 Orr, Peter, Clinton .. .. .. 632 595 Osborne Bros., Owaka .. .. .. 80 180 Osborne, W. H., Clinton .. .. 10 105 O'Shea Bros., Puerua .. .. .. 3 Nil Paisley, John, Wharetoa .. .. 813 1,000 Pannett, A. W., Ashley Downs, Clinton .. 3,121 4,471 Pannett and Andrew, Clydevale .. .. 3,240 4,617 Parker, .T. H., Toiro .. .. .. 137 309 Parks, H. P., Otekura .. .. .. 7 84 Parks, Mrs. H. M., Otekura .. .. 200 209 Paterson, A., Toiro .. .. .. 305 398 Paterson, Malcolm, Clinton .. .. 952 938 Paterson, Robert, Clydevale .. .. 350 470 Patrick, A. S., Pomahaka .. .. — 280 Pearce, G. R., Clinton .. .. .. 1,915 1,981 Peterson, Mrs. M. A., Kahuika .. .. 72 ' 80 Phillip and Stanley, Waiwera South .. 4,100 Nil Potter, Gladstone, S. R., Kelso .. .. — 495 Powell, H. J., Wharetoa .. .. 1,080 1,085 Proctor, Thomas, Kakapuaka .. .. 203 177 Pullar, Alexander, Owaka .. .. 178 155 Quaife, Mrs. H., Wharetoa .. .. 1,506 2,750 Quinn, P. V., Tapanui .. .. .. 970 910 Rabbitt, Patrick, Clinton .. .. 166 Nil Reed, A. (Manager), Clinton Settlement .. 3,638 5,352 Reid, Andrew, Waikoikoi .. .. 400 393 Reid, George, Merino Downs (rural delivery) 855 758 Reid, Mrs. A., (Estate of), Waikoikoi, 1,165 Nil c/o J. Reid. Renton, Paul, Puerua .. .. .. 134 557 Rentree, H. E., Clinton .. .. 330 480 Richardson, W., Owaka .. .. 347 417 Riddell, Robert, Clinton .. .. 973 558 Riddell, W. B., Warepa .. .. 262 220 Ritchie, James, Arthurton .. .. 186 Nil Ritchie, W., Kelso .. .. .. 566 676 Rix, H. H., Hunt's Road, Owaka .. 4 128 Roberton, C. F., Waikoikoi .. .. 1,552 764 Roberts, C. W., Clinton.. .. .. 1,031 1,116 Robertson Bros., Kelso .. .. 566 674 Robertson, David, jun., Kelso .. .. 803 870 Robertson, D. J., Clinton .. .. — 426 Robertson, J., " Downs," Waikoikoi .. 2,190 1,841 Robertson, James, Nathro Farm, Waiwera 848 735 South Rodger, David, Tapanui .. .. 1,307 904 Roger, Mrs. C., sen., Owaka . . .. 102 177 Roseveare, H., Clinton .. .. .. 217 258 Ross, J. K., Tarara ... .. .. 2 49 Ross, Thomas, Waiwera South .. .. 346 228 Ross, W., Toiro .. . . .. 596 581 Roulston, R. M. (rural delivery), Owaka .. — 40 Rowe, Charles B., Clinton .. .. 300 727 Roy, John R., Clinton .. .. .. 355 455 Russell, Peter, Waikoikoi .. .. 51 6 Samson, Harry, Waiwera South .. .. 628 700 Scott, James, Port Molyneux .. .. — 34 Scott, Matthew, Waikoikoi .. .. 239 270 Scott, W., Owaka Valley .. .. 636 612 Shalders, T., Glenomaru .. .. 50 53 Sharp, Mrs. Christina, Tawanui .. .. — 29 Shaw, A., Arthurton .. .. .. 367 697 Shaw, P., Ratanui .. .. .. 39 128 Sheat, A. J., Windsor Park, Oamaru .. 2,690 2,607 Sheddan, David, Toiro .. .. .. 218 176 Shields, Andrew, Puerua .. .. — 8 Shields, Robert, Puerua .. .. 129 135 Shuttleworth, W., Glenomaru .. .. — 34

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No. of Sheep on No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, i April 30, April 30, 1926. 1926. 1925. 1926. Clotha County—continued. j Clutha County—continued. Sim Bros., Popotunoa .. .. .. [ 286 395 j West Bros., Clinton .. .. .. 917 975 Sime, J., Purekireki .. .. .. 103 134 White, John Edwin, Waikaka Valley .. 682 878 Simes, Thos., Clinton .. .. .. — j 1,699 j White, R. S., Romahapa .. .. 486 744 Simmers, Annie, Waikoikoi .. .. | 686 1 759 [ White, S., Waikaka Valley .. .. 963 773 Skey, A. H. F., Tahakopa .. .. j 21 62 Whitefield, A. G., Waikaka Valley .. 628 683 Skirley, Charles, Clinton .. .. 504 519 Whitefield, J. H., Waikaka Valley .. 375 396 Smail, James H., Maitland, Gore.. .. j 815 I 928 i Whiteside, T. E., Waipahi ~ '. . .. 434 679 Smaill Bros., Waikoikoi.. .. .. 870} 917 j Whittaker, C., Balclutha .. .. 140 465 Smellie Bros., Tahakopa .. .. 343 ! 350 i Wilks, J., Chasland's .. .. .. 86 105 Smith, A. A., Clinton .. .. .. 418 587 Williams, J. T., Kelso .. .. .. 395 466 Smith, George E., Taumata .. .. I 335 J 333 j Williams, P., Kelso .. .. .. 495 384 Smith, G. H., Ratanui .. .. .. 6 Nil Williamson, Miss Janet, Clinton .. .. 612 Nil Smith, Henry, Waikaka Valley .. .. I 1,183 I 1,685 Williamson, T. N., Waiwera South .. 165 193 Smith, W. A., Toiro .. .. .. 20 17 1 Wilson, G., Clydevale .. .. .. 367 424 Smith, W. H., Popotunoa .. .. 340; Nil Wilson, G., Warepa .. .. .. 232 170 Solomon, M., Katea .. .. .. j 7 31 Wilson, G. S., Glenomaru .. .. 1.100 355 SommerviUe and Sons, Waitepeka .. 213 : 228 Wilson, G. S., Glenomaru .. .. 250 1,110 Soper, S. T., Te Houka .. .. 968 j 1,626 ] Wilson, John, Puerua .. .. .. 291 303 Souness, Mrs. Mary, Tahatika .. .. j 68 I 75 j Wilson, J. R., Tawanui .. .. 184 64 South Otago Freezing Company, Balclutha j 663 j Nil j Wilson, Mrs. Annie, Tapanui .. .. 346 438 Spittle, Thomas, Waikoikoi .. .. j 819 j 960 Wilson, R. H., Balclutha .. .. 629 631 Spittle, William J., Waikoikoi .. .. | 795 872 j Wright, H., Waiwera South .. .. 238 433 Stack, J. P., Kelso .. .. .. 5 1 Nil | Wright, J., Houipapa .. .. .. 116 177 Stalker Bros., Kelso .. .. .. 1,186 j 1,800 j Wright, James, Waiwera South .. .. 104 46 Stalker, D., Kelso .. .. .. 1,416 I Nil j Wright, J., (No. 2 Property), Waiwera .. — 175 Stanley, Thos., Waiwera South .. .. — 2,335 Wright, P. G., Glenomaru .. .. 104 132 Stark, G. and D., Waikoikoi .. .. 426 628 Wright, W. E., Owaka .. .. .. 40 60 Stark, Matthew, Waikoikoi .. .. 636 527 Young, David, Arthurton .. .. 865 926 Steel, G. N., Clinton .. .. .. 325 j 356 j Young, R. P., Arthurton .. .. 269 291 Steel, H. E., Clinton .. .. .. 175 238 j Youngson, James M., Kuriwao, Clinton .. 133 154 Stevenson, J. B., Waipahi .. .. 81 Nil I Stevenson, W., Owaka Valley .. .. 166 I 211 340,844 375,906 Stewart, Donald, and Company, Cairn, 4,600 I 4,750 Clinton Stewart, Gilbert, Warepa .. .. 730 j 1,052 TUAPEKA COUNTY Stewart, James, Wairuna Settlement, Wai- 1,025 i 770 (In Clutha Subdivision). pahi j Acton-Adams, R., Heriot .. .. 38,400 20,300 Stewart, J. McF., Kuriwao, Clinton .. 1,506 j 1,502 Adam, J. A., Bowler's Creek .. .. 2,823 3,324 Stewart, T. P., Warepa .. .. 572 J 606 Adam, John S., Crookston .. .. 326 306 Stoddart, A., Tahakopa .. .. 251 226 Adam, John S., Crookston .. .. 605 557 Stuart, Alexander, Kelso .. .. 7 I 24 Adams, C. and R., Beaumont .. .. 10 23 Sutherland Bros., Clinton .. .. 687 ! 515 Aitcheson, A. and R., Heriot .. .. 388 398 Sutherland, F., Arthurton .. .. 204 325 Aitcheson, R., Heriot .. .. .. 458 413 Sutherland, J. T., Hawthorne Hill, Waiwera 370 j 490 Anderson, William, Weatherstone .. 73 50 South i Armitage, Hugh, Miller's Flat .. .. 945 936 Sutherland, R., jun., Kaihiku .. .. 911 662 Armstrong, William, Miller's Flat .. 254 186 Sutherland, William, Clinton .. .. 707 793 Arnott, R., Miller's Flat .. .. — 1,623 Swan, Adam, Kaihiku .. .. .. 1,203 1,560 Atkin, C., Tapanui .. .. .. 2 3 Swan, W. H., Popotunoa .. .. 870 887 Atkinson, F. A., Tuapeka .. .. 310 427 Symonds, George, Clinton .. .. 422 922 Atkinson, P. H., Miller's Flat .. .. 593 1,089 Tait, James, Pomahaka . . .. 465 754 Auld, J., Waitahuna .. .. .. 24 24 Taylor, J., Wairuna .. .. .. 1,476 1,790 Bain, W., Dumbarton .. .. .. 338 502 Taylor, J. A., Ashley Downs .. .. 1,290 1,803 Baker, Archibald Charles, Lyons, Miller's 576 214 Taylor, J. H., Wairuna .. .. 2,370 2,573 Flat Taylor, W., Ashley Downs .. .. 1,958 1,975 Baker, George, Miller's Flat .. .. 243 Nil Telfer, R. J., Ratanui .. .. .. 135 245 Bartlett, A. J., Mount Stewart, Waitahuna 104 232 Telford, Thomas, Otanomono, via Balclutha 4,336 4,222 Bartlett, George, Waitahuna .. .. 600 717 Telford, W., Clinton Estate, Waiwera South 1,144 3,378 Barton, R. J., Dumbarton .. .. 189 180 Thayer, J. P., Box 1 (rural mail delivery), 404 323 Bateman, A. E., Waitahuna .. ., 79 95 Maitland Bateman, W. T., Waitahuna .. .. — 192 Thayer, Mrs. J. P., Pinewood, Maitland 355 359 Bathgate, Alexander, Crookston .. .. 734 884 Post-office Bathman, J. H., Waitahuna .. .. 10 Nil Thompson, A. U., Tahatika .. .. 50 140 Bayly, H., Roxburgh .. .. .. 717 794 Thomson, J., Waipahi .. .. .. — 362 Bellamy, Jacob, Tapanui .. .. 21 21 Thomson, William S., Glenfalloch, Warepa 2,510 2,361 Bellaney, John, jun., Kononi .. .. 720 694 Throp, 0. R., Otley, Te Houka .. .. 1,135 1,252 Benington, W. B., Waitahuna .. .. 445 374 Tilson, David, Port Molyneux .. .. 202 252 Bennett, Miss Jean, Rae's Junction .. 23 28 Todd, J., Owaka .. .. .. 192 183 Bennetts, J., Roxburgh.. .. .. — 300 Turnbull, C. D. M., Wairuna .. . . 1,430 1,423 Berresford, Mrs. Margaret, Dunrobin .. 403 430 Twaddle Bros., Balclutha . . . . 328 331 Birch, Albert (Executors of), Box 17, Rox- 290 322 Usher, F., Waikaka .. .. .. 796 * burgh Waddell, W. C., Waipahi .. .. 669 862 Black, A., Heriot .. .. .. 1,077 1,442 Walker, G. S., Kuriwao Gorge, Clinton .. 1,286 1,228 Black, David, Tapanui .. .. .. 339 420 Walker, John, Tapanui .. .. 705 700 Black, John, Waitahuna .. .. 59 Nil Walker, W. K., Clinton.. .. .. 2,180 2,090 Blaikie, A. and J., Waitahuna .. .. 20 Nil Waller, A. S., Waiwera .. .. — 194 Blair, David, Tuapeka Mouth .. .. 370 315 Ward Bros., Ahuriri .. .. .. 276 237 Blanchard, D, Ettrick .. .. .. 564 755 Waters, J., Clinton .. .. .. 384 481 Brensell, H., and Sons, Heriot .. .. 2,350 543 Watkins, P. P., Popotunoa .. .. 800 1,210 Brock, G. W., Evans Flat .. .. 72 77 Watt, P. A., Warepa .. .. .. 977 1,000 Brook, Philip H. and M. A., Evans Flat .. 366 396 Watt, Robert, Waipahi .. .. 450 731 Brown Bros, (per Alexander Hendy), Ettrick 1,207 Nil Webb, A. J., Waipahi .. .. .. 1,839 2,144 Brown, J. K., Waitahuna .. .. 494 511 Webb, F., Balclutha .. .. .. 190 Nil Brown, James, Tuapeka Mouth .. .. 168 88 Weir, D. and J. A., Wharetoa .. .. 455 790 Bruee, James, Waitahuna .. .. 230 223 Weir, W. H., Tahatika .. .. .. 33 157 Brydie, Alexander, jun., Lawrence .. 852 1,005 • * Return not received.

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1926. Tuapeka County—continued. Brydie Bros., Lawrence.. .. .. 852 Nil Buchanan, F. G., Beaumont .. .. 57 65 Bulfin, J. A., Tuapeka West .. .. 489 512 Bulfin, R. and W., Kononi .. .. 2,122 2,127 Burnett, W., Kelso .. .. .. 384 283 Burns, J. W., Conical Hill .. .. 205 Nil Caffell, W., Edievale .. .. .. 982 1,179 Cahill, M., Island Block .. .. 1 Nil Cameron, A. E., Ettrick .. .. 890 975 Cameron, Alexander, Tapanui .. .. 1,093 1,131 Cameron, John, Lawrence .. .. 260 450 Cameron, W. and J., Waitahuna .. 2,435 2,410 Campbell, Alexander, Kononi .. .. 192 297 Cassidy, Charles, Heriot .. .. 416 706 Cassidy, M., Heriot .. .. .. 306 50 Chandler, J., Tapanui .. .. .. 42 60 Charlton, T. E., Kelso .. .. .. — 408 Chivers Bros., Lawrence .. .. 345 430 Churchill, C. R., Alexandra .. .. — 1,312 Churchill, Robert, Shingle Creek, Alexandra 1,259 Nil Clark Bros., Tuapeka Mouth .. . . 611 802 Cooper, S., Rae's Junction .. .. 23 Nil Corry, Thomas M., Waitahuna .. . . 456 438 Coskey-W., Waitahuna.. .. .. 131 Nil Cotton, Robert, and Son, Waipori Station, ill,985 12,187 Waipori Coubrough, R. W., Park Hill, Heriot .. 150 1,235 Cotton, J. H., Evans Flat .. .. — 1,111 Cowan, J. A. and M. F., Beaumont .. 1,182 Nil Cowan, J. L., Waitahuna .. .. 296 358 Cowen, Michael, Waitahuna .. .. 344 285 Craig, W. S., Roxburgh.. . . .. 356 397 Craighead, Alexander, Miller's Flat .. 549 959 Crane, Joseph, Waitahuna .. .. 2,222 2,082 Cranley, P., Weatherstone .. .. 100 180 Crawford, D. M., Forsyth .. .. 357 559 Crossan, Robert, Roxburgh . . .. 143 574 Crowley Bros., Whenuakoa .. .. 300 374 Crowley, Mrs. J. B., Weatherstone . . 106 113 Crozier, T. J., Waitahuna .. .. 323 319 Crump, F. W., Waitahuna .. .. 363 364 Cubrough, R. W., Park Hill, Heriot .. 1,194 120 Cullen, W., Crookston .. .. . . 1,152 1,082 Cumming, Daniel, Whenuakoa .. .. 1,076 1,061 Cunningham, P. M., Kononi .. .. 494 579 Cunningham, William Duncan, Waitahuna 508 509 Cutler, James, Waitahuna .. .. 1,186 1,231 Dackers, David, jun., Pomahaka, Tuapeka 356 300 Dalziel, L., Tuapeka West .. .. 80 80 Davidson and Sons, Kelso .. .. 405 406 Davidson, H. T., Box 3, Miller's Flat .. 3,700 3,082 Davidson, Thomas, Lawrence .. .. 679 866 Davis, F. H., Box 38, Heriot .. .. 2 160 Dean, P., Ettrick .. .. .. — 816 Deans, Alexander, Miller's Flat .. .. 1,481 1,470 Deans, John, jun., Lee Stream .. .. 946 900 Devon, D., Tapanui .. .. .. 404 450 Dickison, A. B., Pomahaka .. .. 510 538 Dickison, James D., Pomahaka .. .. 90 60 Dickison, John Pomahaka .. .. 1,175 875 Dillon, E. R., Heriot . . .. .. 370 20 Dillon, M. and P., Heriot .. . . 1,422 1,540 Donaldson, A., Beaumont .. .. 55 50 Donaldson, J., Roxburgh .. .. 2,370 2,570 Drennan, Thomas, Lee Stream .. .. 1,106 962 Duff Bros., Edievale .. .. .. 6,090 5,807 Duffy, W., Tapanui .. .. .. 188 326 Dumbleton and Sons, Tapanui .. .. 500 480 Edgar, Adam S., Tapanui .. .. 75 102 Edgar, C. M., Beaumont .. .. 252 212 Edgar, David D., Tapanui .. .. 1,431 1,654 Edgar, James, Tapanui .. . . 687 804 Edie and Son, Kononi .. .. .. — 1,012 Edie Bros., Edievale .. .. .. 3,043 2,845 Edie, John, Kononi .. .. .. 1,002 Nil Edwards, T. H., Tapanui .. .. 132 198 Edwards, W. A., Edievale .. .. 3,250 2,933 Elder Bros., Rankleburn, Pomahaka .. 872 918 Elder, W. Alexander, Dumbarton .. 76 110 Elliott, G. H., Roxburgh .. .. — 1,695 Ellis, F. G. T., Waitahuna .. . . 14 16 Eskdale, John, Tapanui .. .. 761 501 Eskdale, Peter, Tapanui .. .. 2 Nil Eskdale, W. B., Tapanui .. .. 40 23 Evans, John, Crookston . v .. 480 625

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Tuapeka County—continued. Fahey, E., Evans Flat .. .. .. 585 809 Fahey, M., Evans Flat .. .. .. 1,845 3,224 Fahey, M., Lawrence .. .. 1,144 896 Fahey, J. P., Tuapeka West .. .. 721 988 Farmer, A., sen., Edievale . . .. 840 645 Farra, F., Toitoi, Lawrence .. .. 46 Nil Farra, F. F., The Knoll, Lawrence .. 43 77 Ferguson, Malcolm, Crookst-on .. .. 1,716 Nil Ferguson, William D., Kelso .. .. 95 119 Findlay, James, Heriot .. .. 220 327 Findlayson, P., Crookston .. .. — 750 Finlay Bros., Dunrobin .. .. 1,588 1,743 Fleming, Alexander, Crookston .. .. 651 705 Fleming Bros., Crookston .. .. 1,424 1,197 Fleming, David, Crookston .. .. 376 Nil Fleming, J. D., Crookston .. .. — 360 Fleming, W. G., Crookston . . .. — 432 Frame, A. R., Dumbarton .. . . 568 581 Fraser, A. L., Roxburgh . . . . 1,483 1,469 Fraser and McLeod, Tapanui . . . . 113 307 Fraser, Mrs. A. M. B. (W. Murray, Manager), 5,067 4,820 Miller's Flat Galbraith, J., Whenuakoa .. . . 56 37 Galvin, Mrs. M., Shingle Creek .. . . 182 228 Geeves, R. T., Beaumont . . .. 127 212 George Bros., Roxburgh, Tuapeka .. 26 91 Gibson, Andrew, Teviot Settlement, Miller's 1,761 1,606 Flat Gibson, C. A., Coal Creek Flat .. .. 17 Nil Gibson, Hugh J., Teviot Settlement, Miller's 1,138 1,205 Flat Gibson, Robert, Heriot .. .. — 3,300 Girvan, Moses, Whenuakoa .. 1,004 1,105 Gordon, Alexander, and Son, Roxburgh .. 1,341 1,546 Gordon, George, Park Hill, Heriot .. 180 150 Gordon, John, Heriot .. .. .. 667 781 Graham, A., Dumbarton .. .. 602 770 Graham Bros., Miller's Flat .. 1,033 1,005 Gunn, Donald G., Coal Creek Flat . . 596 867 Guthrie, A. T., Whenuakoa .. .. 286 347 Hadfield, J. H., Beaumont .. . . 239 Nil Haig, F. A., Hazel Bank, Alexandra . . 1,259 Nil Hall, F., Waitahuna Gully . . . . 37 45 Hall, John Mathieson, Forsyth . . . . 363 345 Hall, R. C., Tuapeka West .. .. 637 1,022 Hancox, A. D., Tapanui . . .. 156 152 Hancox, F. J., Tapanui .. .. 14 6 Hancox, W. T., Tapanui .. .. j 553 560 Harris, Hugh, Heriot .. .. 458 930 Harris, J. F., Moa Flat, Heriot .. .. 2,010 2,810 Harris, John, Heriot .. .. .. 478 Nil Harris, John J., Craigellachie, Lawrence .. 2,865 2,817 Harris, Mrs. A. G., Roxburgh .. .. 1,973 1,955 Hart, Ernest, Whenuakoa . . .. 496 620 Harvie, J., Tapanui .. .. .. 350 417 Haugh, A. and J., Weir Park, Crookston .. 445 503 Haugh, A., Heriot .. .. .. 550 431 Haugh, J., Edievale .. .. .. 1,165 1,578 Haugh, W., Crookston .. . . .. 558 659 Haugh, W., jun., Crookston .. .. — 668 Haughton, George, Roxburgh . . .. 251 278 Haughton, J. H., Roxburgh .. .. 1,342 1,317 Hawker, R., Waitahuna .. .. 1,073 1,015 Hay, J. R., Tapanui .. .. .. Ill Nil Hay, Peter, Tapanui .. .. .. — 156 Hay man, E. W., Tuapeka Mouth .. 100 309 Hayman, Ernest W., Holm Farm, Tuapeka 318 446 Mouth Heath Bros., Moa Flat, Heriot .. .. — 1,158 Heath, J., Dunrobin .. .. . . 381 400 Henry, J., Waitahuna .. .. .. 25 38 Herbert, A. S., Toropuke, Kelso .. .. 2,251 2,475 Herbert, John F., Marama, Heriot .. 1,412 1,647 Hickey, Edward, Dunrobin . . . . 112 Nil Hickey, Mrs. M., Dunrobin . . .. — 165 Hogg Bros., Evans Flat .. .. 256 700 Honner, Mrs. B., Miller's Flat .. .. 70 102 Horn, J. J. S., Miller's Flat .. .. 478 898 Howat, G., Tapanui .. .. . . 354 404 Hudson, C. D. (c/o Manager), Hillingdon, 834 1,045 Crookston Hunt Bros., Evans Flat .. .. 919 940 Hunter, A. and S., Whenuakoa .. .. 331 431 Hunter, Grayham, Lawrence .. .. — 177 Hunter, Robert, jun., Lawrence .. .. 331 1 528

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No. oi Sheep on No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30. April 30, April 30, 1925. 1026. 1925. 1928. Tuapeka County—continued. Tuapeka County—continued. Hyde, R. E., Island Block .. .. 732 670 McLelland, 8. W., Miller's Flat .. .. — 173 Inder, D., Miller's Flat .. .. .. 806 374 McLennan, D., Dunrobin .. .. 1,658 1,573 Insteed, James, Tapanui .. .. 63 50 McLennan, John, Miller's Flat .. .. 1,563 1,616 Insteed, W. John, Tapanui .. .. 55 60 McLennan, K., Park Hill .. .. 7,722 6,701 Irvine, Chas., C., Beaumont .. .. — 1,630 McLevv, John, Tuapeka West .. .. 749 641 Isbister, J., Heriot .. .. .. — 3,368 McLoughlan Bros., Evans Flat .. .. •— 505 Jack, R. H., Pomahaka .. .. 326 332 McLoughlin, G., Evans Flat .. .. 276 Nil Jane, J. M., Moa Flat, Heriot .. .. 980 1,057 McLoughlin, George, Evans Flat.. .. 213 Nil Johnston, W., Miller's Flat .. .. 619 1,481 McMillan, A. M., Waitahuna .. .. 1,091 1,429 Jones, J. Fred, Miller's Flat .. .. 1,126 1,492 McMillan, T., Waitahuna .. .. 16 Nil Kain Bros., Beaumont Station .. .. 18,624 16,552 McNoe, J. S., Waitahuna .. .. 271 390 Keenan, C. H., Tuapeka Mouth .. .. 771 700 McPhedran, A. A., Dunrobin .. .. 154 Nil Keenan, Daniel, and Sons, Tuapeka Mouth 665 Nil McPherson, A. J., Roxburgh . . .. 749 * Keenan, D., jun., Tuapeka Mouth .. — 314 McStay, A., Lawrence .. .. .. 206 280 Keir, David, Tapanui .. . . .. 317 288 McTavish, J. F., Whenuakoa .. .. 186 274 Kell, A. and J., Waitahuna . . .. 558 517 Middleton, C. G., Waitahuna West .. 473 440 Kell Bros., Waitahuna .. .. .. 925 967 Miller, H., Shingle Creek .. .. 1,326 Nil Kelly, D. M., Delmain, Ettrick .. .. 645 859 Millar, H. B. (private bag), Roxburgh .. — 1,178 Kempthorne, S. J. O., Park Hill .. 1,489 1,722 Milligan Bros., Crookston .. .. 354 422 Kerr, J. W., Kelso .. .. .. 320 444 Milne, A. W., Heriot .. .. .. — 1,316 Kinaston, R. T., Roxburgh .. .. 1,282 1,392 Mitchell, Charles William, P.O., Outram .. 1,630 1,660 King, H., Heriot .. . . .. 666 391 Mitchelle, Thomas P., Roxburgh.. .. 561 608 Kirk, David, Tapanui .. .. .. 412 522 Moir, R. G„ Miller's Flat .. .. 716 1,550 Kirk, Mrs. Agnes F., Tapanui .. .. 117 238 Moneur, A. M., Heriot .. .. .. 524 700 Kirk, William, East Bank, Tapanui . . 233 240 Moncur, W. C. C., Tuapeka West .. 717 Nil Labes, John, Waitahuna . . .. 233 254 Moore and Saunders, Pomahaka .. .. 491 770 Labes, W. F., Whenuakoa .. .. 641 630 Morrow, John, Heriot .. .. 1,182 850 Lary and Finlayson, Crookston .. .. j 918 i Nil Morrow, Thomas, Heriot .. .. 761 638 Lawson, C. S., Heriot .. .. .. — 398 Morton, R., Dunrobin .. .. .. 1,319 1,035 Lawson, C. S., Kelso .. .. .. 181 Nil Munro, D., Lawrence .. .. .. 676 2,587 Leary, A. C., Evans Flat .. ..I 1,660 1,322 Munro, Finlay, jun., Tuapeka Flat .. 71 90 Linklater, George, Waitahuna . . .. 286' 301 Munro, J., Whenuakoa .. .. .. 10 Nil Lischner, Mrs. M., Tapanui .. .. 244 Nil Murdock, D., Waitahuna .. .. 1,950 2,058 Love, G. M., Moa Flat, Heriot .. .. 1,971 1,563 Murney, E. H., Tapanui .. .. 1,029 1,152 Lucas, Charles F., Tuapeka Mouth .. 3,854 4,702 Murray, Robert R., Waitahuna West .. 595 709 Lunan, A. J., Waitahuna .. .. 803 818 Nicol, S., Tapanui .. .. .. 61 Nil Lusk, W. H., Crookston .. .. 964 939 Noble, W. J., Waitahuna .. .. 93 90 Macdonald, N., Roxburgh .. .. 200 277 Norman, W., Ettrick .. .. .. •—- 1,543 Macdonald, Roderick, Miller's Flat .. 132 111 Oliver, Robert, Heriot .. .. .. 832 789 Mackay, T. C. 0., Forsyth .. .. 196 119 Orehiston, K. R., Craigellachie .. .. .236 205 Macpherson, A. J., Roxburgh .. .. — 858 Ottrey, Albert, Heriot .. .. .. 783 1,163 Mann, C., Moa Flat, Heriot .. .. 981 1,042 Ottrey, E. T„ Heriot .. .. .. 793 440 Matheson, George (Executors of), Lawrence 2,540 2,591 Ottrey, S. J., Heriot .. .. .. — 847 Matheson, Mrs. M., Lawrence .. .. 153 154 Pannett and Wilson, Roxburgh .. .. — 1,924 Mathias, II. R., Whenuakoa, Tuapeka .. 165 161 Pannett, T. A., Hillsprings, Roxburgh .. 1,846 Nil McAuley, Mark, Tapanui . . .. 695 649 Park, J., Crookston .. .. .. 802 869 McCall, J., Waikoikoi . . .. ... 220 Nil Park, John G., Kelso, Tuapeka . . .. 50 280 McCausland, John, Teviot Settlement, 958 1,210 Parker, V. A., Roxburgh .. .. 132 107 Miller's Flat Paterson, A. K., Heriot.. .. .. 1,207 1,138 McCaw, Robert, Waitahuna .. .. 1,247 1,103 Paterson, G. S., Heriot .. .. .. 1,202 1,022 McClelland, R. J., Miller's Flat .. .. 43 Nil Paterson, Harold T., Beaumont .. .. 650 1,315 McColl, Donald, Tapanui .. .. 130 109 Paul, Mrs. S. L., Waitahuna . . .. 203 548 McCorkindale, A., Manuka Creek .. 1,415 1,150 Paul, W. J., Heriot .. .. .. 2,574 2,130 McCorkindale, D., Waitahuna .. .. 316 317 Paulson, A. R., Tapanui . . .. 267 330 McCorkindale, H. B., Waitahuna .. —• 479 Pinckney, Agnes, Tapanui . . .. 32 39 McCorkindale, Robert, Waitahuna .. 540 Nil Pitt, H. E., ('lydevale .. .. .. 835 Nil McCoskery, R. W. D., Waitahuna .. 133 223 Pitt, W. S. and H. H., Rongahere .. — 657 McCunn, R. T., Beaumont .. .. 12 7 Potts, A. C., Crookston .. .. .. 580 455 McDonald Bros., Heriot .. .. 1,036 1,005 Potts Bros., Lawrence .. .. .. 1,107 1,244 McDonald Bros., Waipori .. .. 3,242 3,322 Potts, David D., Tapanui .. .. 874 970 McDonald, D., Lawrence .. .. 32 41 Potts, Robert, Crookston .. .. 556 646 McDonald, D. A., Tapanui .. .. 175 399 Poulson, A. R., Tapanui .. .. 267 Nil McDonald, Duncan, Island Block .. 564 595 Pringle, John (Trustees of), Crookston .. 556 655 McDonald, Duncan, Rae's Junction .. 388 388 Pullar, James, Crookston .. .. 403 440 McDonald, J. M. McL., Tapanui .. .. — 1,423 Quin, W. R. (c/o Dalgety and Co.), Tapanui 75 36 McDonald, John (Executors of), Tapanui .. 1,495 Nil Rae, John, Kelso .. .. .. 382 Nil McDonald, Murdoch, P.O. Box 60, Roxburgh 300 325 Ramsay, W., Crookston .. .. 4.24 440 McDonald, Robert J., Heriot .. .. 117 283 Read, F. T., Roseville, Lawrence .. 550 761 McDonald, T. L., Rankleburn, Pomahaka.. 1,148 1,209 Reidy, James, Miller's Flat .. .. 222 Nil McDuff, John, Kelso .. .. .. 611 566 Repatriation Department, Dumbarton .. — 138 McEwan Bros., Roxburgh .. .. 2,040 2,261 Revie, J. D., Crookston.. .. .. 908 718 McGovern, C., Rongohere .. .. 363 385 Richards, John (c/o Todd Bros, and Co., 1,067 1,676 McGuekin, R., Heriot .. .. .. 698 878 Limited), Teviot Mcintosh, A., Kelso .. .. .. 240 205 Richardson Bros., Miller's Flat .. .. 65 520 Mclntyre, James, Whenuakoa .. .. 101 102 Ridley, H. S., Manuka Creek .. .. 340 275 McKay, A., Park Hill, Heriot .. .. 441 500 Ritchie, T. T., Waitahuna (c/o Waters, 1,529 1,789 McKeich, E., Forsyth .. .. .. 331 359 Ritchie and Co., Dunedin) MoKenzie, A., Moa Flat, Box 24, Heriot .. 1,017 900 Robertson, Alexander, Crookston .. 445 530 McKenzie, D. S., Heriot .. .. 1,345 1,344 Robertson, Andrew, Evans Flat .. .. 541 580 McKenzie, E. D., Pomahaka .. .. 1,044 886 Robertson, Malcolm (Estate of), Tapanui .. 560 801 McKenzie, J. A., Crookston .. .. 15 21 Robertson, P. F. A., Lawrence .. .. 187 189 McKenzie, W., Dunrobin .. .. 1,700 1,566 Robson, Robert, Evans Flat .. .. 207 355 McKinnell, William, Roxburgh .. .. 2,040 2,240 Rodger, J. D., Pomahaka .. .. 860 1,001 McLay, W. T., Beaumont .. .. 1,813 2,025 Rodger, R. A., Tapanui .. .. 922 1,130 McLean, Charles, Miller's Flat .. .. 236 536 Rogers, J. F., Tuapeka Mouth .. .. 60 70 * Beturn not received.

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Wo. of Sheep on No. of Sheep on A ?noc 30, A fnon 30, April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. 1925. 1926. Tuapeka County—continued. \ Tuapeka County—continued. llogerson, J., Mount Stewart, Waitahuna .. 1,225 1,024 Turnbull, George, Pomahaka .. .. 100 119 Rose, John, Waitahuna.. .. .. 1,843 2,013 Turnbull, R, C., Lawrence .. .. 7,876 Nil Ross, Donald, Rae's Junction .. .. 3 Nil Vanstone, Charles, Waitahuna .. .. 272 322 Roughan Bros.. Whenuakoa .. .. 996 980 Waddell, Stewart D., Miller's Flat .. 307 Nil Roughan, J., Waitahuna West .. .. 378 283 Waldron, M., Miller's Flat .. .. — 1,432 Roughan, W., Waitahuna West .. .. 244 134 Wales, M., Roxburgh .. .. .. 1,822 Nil Rowe, Alfred, Waitahuna .. .. 14 23 Wales, P. R., Roxburgh .. .. — 1,821 Roxby, W. M., Glenburnie, Pomahaka .. L.098 805 Walker, E., Miller's Flat .. .. 71 Nil Ruff, James, Tapanui .. .. .. 35 36 Walker, J., Waitahuna .. .. 310 356 Rutherford, —, Waitahuna West .. 442 478 Walker, Richard James, Island Block .. 142 158 Ryan, P. J., Waitahuna .. .. 50 Nil Walker, W., jun., Heriot .. .. 827 1,059 Ryan, T. F., Waitahuna .. .. — 53 Wallace, J. A., Waitahuna .. .. 370 507 Sanders, Gerald, Roxburgh .. .. 771 780 Walls, H., Roxburgh .. .. .. 2 Nil Sanders, Leonard F., Box 64, Roxburgh .. 1,896 2,107 Walter, E., Miller's Flat .. .. — 12 Saxon, F. George, Beaumont, Tuapeka .. 114 177 Watson, Campbell, Coal Creek .. .. 629 715 Scorgie, A., Lee Stream.. .. .. — 3,150 Watson, R. G., Roxburgh .. .. 92 82 Scott, John, Waitahuna .. .. 953 Nil Weatherall, F. W., Ettrick .. .. 43 55 Shanks, Mrs. Sarah, Heriot .. .. 150 Nil Weatherall, G. C., Dumbarton .. .. 1,050 818 Sharp, G. W., Crookston .. .. 612 942 Weaver, J. M., Ettrick .. .. 1,120 Nil Shaw, Roderick, Waitahuna .. .. 8 52 Webster, John, Waitahuna West.. .. 1,077 1,209 Sheddan, David, Teviot Estate, Miller's Fiat 794 761 Wellwood, John Joseph, Teviot Settlement, 1,016 989 Sheddan, William Albert, Tapanui .. L90 181 Roxburgh Sheddan, W. G., Tapanui .. .. 190 Nil Whelan, Thomas, Roxburgh .. .. 2,134 2,691 Sheehy Bros., Waitahuna .. .. — 663 Whitehead, C., Lawrence .. .. 155 227 Sheehy, W. E., Tuapeka Mouth .. .. 180 514 Wilde, Arthur, Waitahuna Gully.. .. 392 295 Shiel, C. and W., Heriot .. .. 1,260 2,423 Williams Bros., Tuapeka West .. .. 1,231 Nil Shiel, H. J., Miller's Flat .. .. — 985 Williams, G. H.. Tuapeka West .. .. — 1,480 Shiels, P. G. and H. J., Miller's Flat .. 950 Nil Wingfield, Stanley, Miller's Flat .. .. 1,585 1,527 Shirley, F., Waitahuna .. .. .. 301 355 Winmill, H. N., Lawrence .. .. 7 43 Sim, A- W., Heriot .. .. .. 210 349 Winslow, Gilbert, Roxburgh .. .. 598 630 Sim, Mrs. H., Crookston .. .. 353 566 Wood, Mrs. E., Beaumont .. .. 5,803 4,996 Sim, James, Crookston .. .. .. 1,628 1,240 Woodfiled, S., Waitahuna .. .. 179 211 Sim, J. B. (Trustees of), Box 7, Heriot .. 801 862 Woodhouse, R. G., Roxburgh .. .. 1,336 1,821 Sim, J. G. and P. B., Crookston .. .. — 1,317 Wootten, L. S., Heriot .. .. .. 1,428 1,970 Sim, K. G., Crookston .. .. .. 778 672 Wright, L. G., Roxburgh .. .. 1,537 1,671 Sim, Peter, Crookston .. .. .. 640 661 Wright, W. R., Roxburgh .. .. 858 912 Skinner, Eric, Waitahuna .. .. 1,386 1,329 Yardley, R., and Son, Moa Flat, Heriot .. 8,093 8,460 Skinner, Robert, Tuapeka Mouth .. 254 280 Young, C. E., S. T,. and N. G., Tuapeka — 1,239 Smaill Bros., Heriot .. .. .. 3,418 4,041 West Smaill, R. F., and Soil, Dunrobin .. 1,42] 1,816 Young, S., and Sons, Tuapeka West .. 1,648 Nil Smith, Andrew, Heriot .. .. .. — 1,087 Young, Samuel, Tuapeka West .. .. 1,362 Nil Smith Bros., Heriot .. .. .. 961 Nil Young, W. G., Tuapeka West .. .. — 1,100 Smith, Francis John, Teviot Settlement, 1,099 1,152 Miller's Flat 426,007 436,562 Smith, J., Island Block.. .. .. 1,306 1,340 Smith, J., Waitahuna .. .. .. 534 Nil Smith, James C. (c/o Farmers' Co-operative — 66 BRUCE COUNTY Association), Tapanui (In Clutlia Subdivision). Smith, R. P., Beaumont .. .. 1,057 1,394 Adam, J. S., Crookston .. .. 326 Nil Snow, R., Rae's Junction .. .. 2,678 * Adam, T., Waihola .. .. .. 300 300 Spain, J., Miller's Flat .. .. .. 612 718 Agnew, Thomas, Taieri Beach .. .. 178 190 Spencer, W., Edievale .. .. .. 839 622 Aitoheson, John, Tuapeka Mouth .. 328 390 Staek, J. P., Kelso .. .. .. 5 Nil Alexander, J. C., Clarksville .. .. 260 127 Stanton, John, Tuapeka West .. .. 650 814 Allan, A., Awamangu .. .. .. 190 448 Steven, A. T. J. and W. E., Miller's Flat .. — 305 Allan, Andrew and James, Greenfield .. 2,108 1,369 Stewart, Mrs. E. W., Crookston .. .. 1,546 1,531 Allen, Mrs. Mary, Moneymore .. .. 483 383 Stookdill, Thomas, Miller's Flat .. .. 1,452 1,784 Allison Bros., Clarksville .. .. 1,058 915 Stowell, Mrs. Georgina, Irvine Street, Law- 345 494 Allison, J., Moneymore .. .. .. 443 574 rence Allison, John, jun., Clarksville .. .. 373 390 Stronach, Donald, Roxburgh .. .. 590 Nil Allison, John, jun. .. .. .. 230 325 Stuart, A., Kelso . . .. .. 7 Nil Allison, R., Moneymore.. .. .. 307 429 Stuart, George, Brooksdale, Tapanui .. 3,601 3,320 Allison, W. A., Clarksville .. .. 160 195 Stuart, G. W., Lawrence .. .. — 6,400 Anderson, George, Stirling .. .. 11 Nil Sunnyvale Orchard Company, Island Block 165 142 Anderson, H., Stirling, Bruce, Otago .. 132 176 Swaney, Mrs. C., Miller's Flat . . .. —• 454 Anderson, J. F., Lovell's Flat .. .. 347 265 Swanwick, A., Weatherstone .. ,. 120 136 Anderton, Edwin, Glenledi .. .. 80 .90 Taborn, T., Lawrence .. .. .. 126 187 Andrews, F. C., Waihola .. .. 46 717 Tamblyn, A. H., Coal Creek Flat, Roxburgh 106 121 Anicich, A., Milburn .. .. .. 761 687 Tamblyn, H. A., Coal Creek Flat .. 1,012 1,078 Armstrong and Stevenson, Milton .. 277 Nil Tamblyn, J. F., Island Block .. .. 37 12 Atliy, Andrew, Akatore.. .. .. 552 692 Tamblyn, R., Coal Creek Flat . . .. 598 608 Athy, Edward, Tokoiti .. .. .. 60 Nil Teviot Orchard Company (Ltd.), Roxburgh 335 343 Bailey, A., Glenledi .. .. .. 11 Nil Thompson, Richard, Weatherstone .. 1,974 1,877 Baird, Robert, Clarksville .. .. 186 193 Thomson, Alexander, Kelso .. .. 1,372 1,167 Barra, Frank, Raurekau .. .. 271 189 Thomson, C., Heriot .. .. .. 14 148 Bartlett, H., Akatore .. .. .. 3 9 Throp, B. (Archibald Taylor, Manager), Moa 10,143 8,992 Barton, T. H., Milburn .. .. .. 2,415 2,498 Flat Downs, Heriot Bayne, P., Taieri Mouth .. .. 127 136 Throp, N. A., Tuapeka West .. .. 6 91 Beattie, W., Manuka Creek .. .. 622 692 Todd and Davies, Heriot .. .. 536 688 Begg, A. C., Pukeawa .. .. .. 989 1,181 Todd and MeLeod, Park Hill, Heriot .. 2,173 2,822 Begg, John M. (Executors of), Pukeawa .. 3,213 2,785 Tonkin Bros, (c/o L. Tonkin), Ettrick .. 1,347 1,595 Bell, W., Awamangu .. .. .. 1,332 834 Topham, C., Miller's Flat .. .. 107 143 Bell, W., Waihola .. .. .. 303 379 Tracey Bros., Evans Flat . . . . 52 Nil Bishop, F. J., Puketi .. .. .. 555 237 Trip, J., Heriot .. . . .. 564 731 Bishop, Thomas, Bishop's .. .. 819 720 Tubman, Mrs. M., Dumbarton .. .. 1,312 1,250 Bisset, J. F., Wangaloa.. .. .. — 249 * Return not received.

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| No. of Sheep on I April 30, April 30, J 1925. 1926. Bruce County—continued. Black, Agnes, Waitahuna .. .. — 62 Black, S., Loveil's Plat .. .. .. 661 Nil Blackie, W. V., Kaitangata .. .. 405 312 Blair, G. H., Hillend .. . . .. 1,059 610 Blair, John, Awamangu .. .. — 292 Borthwick, Robert, Taieri Beach.. .. 672 698 Botting, F. A., Tuapeka Mouth .. .. 277 476 Bowron Bros., Cook Rock, Glenledi .. 2,214 Nil Boyd, H. M., Stirling .. .. .. 399 Nil Boyd, Peter, Lovell's Flat .. .. 1,603 1,153 Boylan, J., Wangaloa .. .. .. 314 579 Brocket, F. B., Puketi .. .. .. 1,643 1,000 Brown, Matthew, Wangaloa .. .. 723 686 Bruce, Robert, Milton .. .. .. 158 281 Bryee, David, Lovell's Flat .. .. 1,457 1,541 Buchanan, G. M., Milburn .. .. 51 Nil Bunbury, C., Abbotsford .. .. — 145 Bungardt, Joseph, Waihola .. .. 30 24 Burbury, C., Table Hill.. .. .. 264 Nil Burnet, David, Tokoiti .. .. .. 99 435 Burnett, W., Glenore .. .. .. 521 731 Burns, J., Pukeawa .. .. .. 66 66 Bustard, J. and J. W., Wangaloa .. 802 693 Caldwell, J., Greenfield .. .. .. 675 860 Callanan, P., and Sons, Manuka Creek .. 1,112 1,004 Cameron, H., Glenore .. .. .. 270 130 Cameron, John, Glenore .. .. 560 547 Campbell, Lachlan, Pukepito .. .. 407 481 Cannon, Thomas (Trustees of), Moneymore 331 418 Carruthers, A., Pukeawa .. .. 288 275 Clark, C. and A., Lovell's Flat .. .. — 231 Clark, David, Moneymore .. .. 672 671 Clark, Jasper, Lovell's Flat .. .. 738 850 Clark, R., Clarksville .. .. .. 739 826 Clark, Samuel, Lovell's Flat .. .. 284 Nil Clarkson, A., Pukekoma .. .. 931 1,403 Cochran and Calder, Awamangu .. 2,295 2,337 Cochrane, D., Awamangu .. .. — 795 Cochrane, G., Stoney Creek .. .. 405 402 Cochrane, W., Stoney Creek .. .. 365 715 Cockburn, W., Elliotvale, Moneymore .. 1,155 1,264 Cockrane, James, Milton .. .. 318 409 Coll, J. A., Pukeawa .. .. .. 1,118 1,343 Collier, James, Stoney Creek .. .. 274 392 Collier, Robert, Stoney Creek .. .. 97 337 Cook, H. H. (c/o H. Rowe), Coombe Bay, 630 1,020 Milton (Table Hill Property) Cook, H. H. (H. Rowe, Manager), Coombe j 2,204 1,472 Bay, Milton Cook, Mrs. S. A., Clarendon .. .. j 218 Nil Copland, John, Stoney Creek .. .. 502 407 Courtier, George, Glenore .. .. — 225 Cowie, H. M., Milton .. .. .. 80 87 Cowie, John, Milburn .. .. .. 73 91 Craig, A. and A., Greenfield .. .. 1,034 1,890 Craig, William, Awamangu .. .. 732 1,205 Crawford, Samuel, Puketi .. .. 945 722 Creighton, Thomas, Stoney Creek .. | 388 657 Cross, G. E., Tuapeka Mouth .. .. 1,502 1,437 Cross, J. J., Tuapeka Mouth .. .. 945 1,052 Crozier, J. W. and E. (Estate of), Waitahuna 529 622 Cullen Bros., Clarksville .. .. 512 Nil Cullen, James E., Clarendon .. .. 1,580 1,526 Cullen, R. G., Clarksville .. .. — 512 Cunningham, Alexander, Hillend .. 1,571 1,594 Dale, H. J., Paretau .. .. .. 353 256 Daw, F. M., Pukekoma .. .. — 1 > 790 Dawson Bros., Tuapeka Mouth .. .. 634 1,346 Dippie, W. J., Balclutha .. .. — 17 Dodds, T. G., Milton .. .. .. 60 Nil Douglas, A. W., Pukekoma .. .. 3,730 Nil Drinnan, D. A., Milton .. .. 269 317 Driver, H. M., Clarendon .. .. 707 312 Driver, H. M. (Wauroni Property), Clarendon 468 Nil Duthie, J. A., St. Clair .. .. 916 805 Elliott, G. and M., Lovell's Flat .. 333 200 Elliott, William H., Milburn .. .. 941 849 Ellis, John, Kaitangata .. .. 355 153 Falconer, D. C., Milton .. .. 132 201 Falconer, J., Glenthorn Farm, Balclutha — 814 Pea, D. B., Hillend .. .. .. 682 1,025 Finch, A. G., Milton .. .. .. 192 157 Finch, George, and Sons, Stirling .. .. — 105 Finch, George, Kaitangata .. .. 80 Nil Finch, H. R., Milton .. .. .. 167 113

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Bruce County—continued. Finch, Mark, Milton .. .. .. 203 205 Pinch, William John, Milburn .. .. 314 537 Findlay, E., Rosebank, Balclutha .. — 118 Findlay, James, Hillend .. .. 334 908 Findlay, Robert, Clarksville .. .. 500 588 Fletcher, A., Lovell's Flat .. ,» .. — 12 Flett and Andrews, Milburn .. .. 642 Nil Flett, H. B., Milburn .. .. .. — 1,485 Flett, H. B., Table Hill .. .. 2,679 Nil Forsyth, Charles, Table Hill .. .. 118 172 Forsyth, R,, Milton .. .. .. 75 70 Fowler Bros., Clarendon .. .. 1,600 1,150 France, James, Milton .. .. .. 325 429 Fraser, G. and T., Kaitangata .. .. 320 434 Gage, Thomas, Kaitangata .. .. 302 308 Gale, S., Glenore .. .. .. 13 272 Gardyne, D., jun., Glenledi .. .. 1,190 1,190 Gardyne, James, Milton . . .. 20 41 Geddis, J., Awamangu (rural delivery) .. j 492 536 Glenn, A. J., Pukepito .. .. 426 566 Gordon Bros., Greenfield .. .. 572 712 Gordon, Thomas, Hillend .. .. 2,366 2,372 Graham, George A. (No. 2 Property), Ber- 85 150 wick Grant, David, Lovell's Flat .. .. 128 184 Gray Bros., Hillend .. .. .. 1,900 2,467 Gray, D., Milton .. .. .. 398 562 Gray, Mrs. E. J., Milton .. .. Ill Nil Grazier, W., and Son, Pukeawa .. .. 465 555 Greeves and Son, Milton .. .. — 244 Grellett, George, Taieri Beach . . .. 113 108 Grey, George, Clarendon .. .. 212 160 Grey, 0., Milburn .. .. .. 475 501 Hagen, J. B., Milburn .. .. .. 29 29 Haggart, Hugh, Wangaloa . . .. 164 178 Hall, George S., Lovell's Flat .. .. 135 211 Hallahan, William, Milton .. .. 182 112 Hallum, R. A., Bishop's .. .. 476 816 Hanke, Carl, Waihola .. .. .. — 35 Hardy Bros. (Clydeview Property), Greenfield 678 944 Harrex, H. O., Waitahuna .. .. j 562 657 Harvey, Mrs. Margaret Jane, Moneymore . . j 120 130 Harvey, William, Benhar .. .. [ 297 438 Heads, William, Lovell's Flat .. .. j 20 Nil Healy, Bernard, Tokoiti .. .. j 29 31 Heckler, W. M., Table Hill .. .. ! 93 145 Henry, John, Taieri Beach .. .. 68 63 Hewitson, W., Lovell's Flat .. .. 603 821 Hewitt, C. F., Milton .. .. .. 75 218 Hibbs, C. G., Glenore .. .. .. 1,663 1,768 Higgie, A., Taieri Beach .. .. 41 Nil Higgle, John A., Milton.. .. .. 155 35 Higgs, A., Raurekau .. .. • • 225 341 Hislop, A. N., Waronui, Milton .. .. 533 668 Hodge, R. J., Lovell's Flat .. .. 309 310 Holgate, H., Homestead Farm, Balclutha.. 341 360 Hollamby, Thomas, Raurekau .. .. 91 128 Holland, H., Puketi .. .. • • 490 531 Houston, W., Lovell's Flat .. ■ . 165 268 Hunter, Samuel, Taieri Beach .. .. 80 89 Hutton, William, Glenledi .. . • 300 386 Hyslop, Archibald, Awamangu .. .. 315 381 Hyslop,—, Waitahuna.. .. 815 794 Hyslop, W., Waronui .. .. • ■ — 52 Inglis, J. S., Milton . . .. • • 269 258 Inglis, Robert, Glenledi.. .. • • 244 100 Jaffray, J. H., Milton .. .. .. 327 298 Jensen Bros., Milburn .. .. • • 601 746 Johnson, James, Wangaloa .. .. 466 536 Johnson, T., Wangaloa .. .. .. 546 788 Johnson, William, and Son, Clarksville .. 412 Nil Johnston, David, Stoney Creek, Balclutha — 550 Johnston, J., Clarksville .. .. — 474 Johnston, R., Mount Stuart .. .. 287 310 Johnston, T. A., Balclutha .. .. 289 306 Johnstone, R., Balclutha .. • • 478 Nil Jones, E. B., Milton .. .. • • 15 11 Joseph, Robert, Taieri Beach .. .. 88 91 Kane Bros., Karmford Farm, Milton .. 312 460 Kane, J., Clarendon .. .. ' • • 274 259 Keeley, James, Pukeawa .. • ■ 207 Nil Keith, Mrs. M., Benhar.. .. •• 97 119 Kerr, D., Lovell's Flat .. .. • • 112 130 Kerr, J., Raurekau .. • • • • 43 64 Kerr, J. C., Pukeawa .. .. • • 228 236

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Bkuoe County—continued. King, A. (private bag), Balclutha .. 425 510 Kirkness, J., Stirling .. .. .. 2 Nil Kirkness, W. S., Pukepito .. .. 308 333 Kliem, Karl, Puketi .. .. .. 392 484 Lamb, J., Bishop's .. .. .. 208 Nil Laverty, Mrs. Ann, Taieri Beach. . .. 35 47 Lawrence, D. A., Wangaloa .. .. 24 42 Leonard Bros., Balclutha .. .. — 314 Liddell, J., Taieri Beach .. .. — 66 Liddle, James, jun., Taieri Beach .. 50 66 Lilburne, W. A., Milton.. .. .. — 77 Lindsay, G. M., Milton .. .. .. 105 89 Little, Eric, Pukekoma .. .. .. — 786 Little, James, Pukekoma .. .. 597 Nil Lockhart, A., Clarksville .. .. 91 79 Lockhart, A. and T. B., Rosebank, Milton 202 220 Lockhart, A. and T., Milton .. .. 103 100 Lockhart, James, Moneymore .. .. 552 794 Lockhart, R. G., Moneymore .. .. 89 30 Lockhart, William, Milton .. .. 191 181 Lockhead, John, Kaitangata .. .. 857 220 Lockhead, Robert, Balclutha .. .. -r- 781 Lory, James, Pukepito, Balclutha .. 904 , 1,040 Lowery Bros., Glenore .. .. .. 640 607 Lowery, Charles N., Crichton .. .. 320 625 Lowery, C. T., Lovell's Plat .. .. — 171 Lowery, Thomas, Lovell's Flat .. .. 164 | Nil Lyders, P. W., Berwick.. .. .. 685 I 796 Lyon, Thomas S. C., Greenfield .. .. 400 j 698 Lyon, W. D., Moneymore, Milton .. 497 Nil Macauley, P., Kaitangata .. .. 531 117 Main, Alexander P., Hartside, Milton .. 54 107 Maley, Michael, Clarksville .. .. i 253 155 Mally, Mrs. P., Clarksville .. ., 253 Nil Marshall, J. A., Table Hill . . .. 390 470 Martin, Charles L., Pukekoma .. .. 66 70 Martin, W., Wangaloa .. .. .. 484 49 Matheson, A. M., Clarendon .. 1,147 900 Matheson, G. W., Glenore .. .. j 21 Nil Mathieson, William L., Berwick .. 634 487 McArthur, P. J., Pukeawa .. .. — 214 McArthur, Robert, Awamangu .. .. 125 Nil McCorkindale, Miss M., Manuka Creek .. — 72 McCreadie, R. W., Pukeawa .. .. 285 276 McCrostie Bros., Lovell's Flat .. .. 768 768 McCrostie Estate, Lakeside, Lovell's Flat .. 5,340 5,080 McCullock, Thomas, Awamangu .. 1,010 820 McElrea, James, Milton .. .. 449 323 McGregor, D., Milburn.. .. .. 129 169 McGrouther, James, Milton .. .. 96 43 McGrouther, J. (No. 2 Property), Milburn.. 200 255 McGuigan Bros., Glenledi .. .. [ — 741 McGuigan, James, Glenledi .. .. I 770 Nil McHardy, J., Evans Flat .. .. j 39 Nil Mcintosh, L. R., Berwick .. .. 577 j 467 Mclntyre, Donald, Cattle Hill Farm, Kai- j 359 348 - tangata j J McKenzie Bros., Taieri Beach .. .. 1,349 1,152 f McKenzie, C., Clydevale .. .. 996 j 1,533 f McKenzie, R. S„ Milton .. .. j 942 J 972 f McLaren, John, Table Hill .. .. 11 17 f McLaren, —, Table Hill .. .. 11 j Nil ■ McLean, John, Glenledi .. . . 600 | 415 £ McLeod, George, North Branch, Milton .. 293 j 892 f McNamara, R., Cairn Road, Puketi .. 227 | 350 f McNeill, H., Circle Hill, Milburn .. 42 45 J McNeill, H., jun., Milburn .. .. 1 170 118 f McNeill, John, Milburn .. . . [ 90 j 140 \ McPherSon, Mrs. Mary C., Berwick .. j 655 I 601 i McRae, Malcolm, Milburn .. .. 190 I 189 £ McSkimming, P., and Son, Benhar .. 539 574 5 Melville, Andrew, North Branch, Milton.. ] 231 J 178 £ Merrilees, Walter, Taieri Beach .. .. | 312 435 £ Michelle, R. H., Milton .. .. j 117 j 67 £ Michelle, W. T., Milton .. .. 65 j 159 £ Miller, J., North Balclutha .. .. 1 j Nil £ Miller, John, Milton .. .. .. I 190 j 307 £ Milne, David, Taieri Beach .. .. 202 I 204 £ Moir, J. P., Ashland, Hillend .. .. 2,709 j 2,450 £ Moore, Annabella, Pukepito .. .. 454 j 510 £ Morgan Bros., Hillend .. .. .. 686 j 995 £ Morgan, Mrs. L., Waronui .. .. — j 45 £ Morgan, R. B., Taieri Mouth .. .. 193 j 347 £ Morgan, W. E., Waionui Post-office, Tokoiti 29 403 g Morgan, William, Tokoiti .. .. 344 > Nil S

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Bruce County—continued. Moseley, L, G., Puketi.. .. .. j — j 440 Muir, Hugh, Manuka Creek .. .. j 341 307 Munro, Finlay, Whenuakoa, Lawrence (Aka- j 90 116 tore Property) Murray, Robert, Clarksville .. .. j 46 53 Nelson, S., Stirling .. .. ,. j 485 j 698 Newbigging, James, Moneymore .. 1 181 ; 233 O'Connor, John, Glenore .. .. 86 j 113 O'Connor, Mrs. Mary, Waihola .. .. 1 2,233 2,404 O'Connor, P., Glenore .. .. .. 21 j 46 O'Connor, W. M., Box 17, Waihola .. [ 2,337 { Nil Orlowski, A. J., Waihola .. .. 108 115 Orr, H. G., Moneymore .. .. j 160 73 Parker, T., Stirling .. .. .. j 469 423 Partridge, R., Glenomaru .. .. — 30 Paterson, R., Hillend .. .. .. 860 1,244 Patterson, W., Clarksville .. .. — 592 Patterson, W., Lovell's Flat .. .. — 563 Paul, J. H., Milton .. .. .. 341 582 Pirie, A., Table Hill .. .. .. j 155 136 Pitt, H. E., Greenfield.. .. .. j 633 1,071 Pope, W. B., Awamangu .. .. 1,001 Nil Popham, C. R., Waihola .. .. 645 564 Pratt, W. J. (c/o B. Wisniskey, Manager), 460 Nil Waihola Prentice, Mrs Barbara R., Berwick .. 897 853 Purvis, R. C., Raurekau .. .. 178 189 Quill, T., Milton .. .. .. 37 44 Raith, J. H. B., Tokoiti, Milton .. 266 377 Raitt Bros., Milburn .. .. .. 231 122 Ramsay, Alexander, Awamangu .. 232 225 Reay, W., Waronui .. .. .. 1,934 2,083 Reid, D. L„ Puketi .. .. .. 556 571 Reid, Donald McGregor, Milton .. 544 466 Richards, John S., Raurekau .. .. 587 704 Robert, J. F., Milton .. .. .. 102 Nil Roberts, Mrs. S., Inch Clutha .. .. 36 25 Robertson, J., Moneymore .. .. 170 181 Robinson, C., jun., Lovell's Flat .. .. 94 284 Robinson, H. G., Moneymore .. .. — 829 Robinson, John, Clarksville .. .. 391 434 Robinson, Mrs. Ann, Moneymore .. 174 193 Robinson, S. H., Clarksville .. .. 99 280 Robinson, W., Moneymore .. .. 59 120 Robinson, William, jun., Lovell's Flat .. 1,865 1,633 Robson, Allan, Lovell's Flat .. .. 558 926 Rose, Miss Ann, Waitahuna .. .. 648 560 Ross, Sir John (W. W. Kerr), Pukepito, via 2,255 2,092 Balclutha Ross, W. J., Kaitangata .. .. 1,021 13 Roughan, James, Waitahuna West .. — 283 Roulston and Linklater, Hillend.. .. 2,658 2,961 Roulston, H. B., Hillend .. .. 1,139 1,237 Roulston, J. A., Hillend .. .. 1,664 2,066 Russell, Thomas H., Milburn .. .. 379 437 Rutherford, James, Waitahuna .. .. — 478 Rutherford, R., Ellesmere Farm, Bishops .. 378 485 Sanderson, George, Glenledi .. .. 158 142 Sane, M. M., Waihola .. .. .. 30 2 Sanford, H., Stoney Creek .. .. 305 303 Sarre, O., Milburn .. .. .. 759 Nil Sawle, J., Glenore .. .. .. 251 213 Scanlan, Patrick, Milton .. .. 396 478 Scott, George, Puketi .. .. .. 792 1,100 Scott, J., Wangaloa .. .. .. 495 606 Scott, John, Waitahuna .. .. — 1,073 Scott, E., Stirling .. .. .. 300 148 Scott, Thomas, Clarksville .. .. 632 525 Shanks, 1)., Circle Hill, Milburn .. .. 100 90 Shanks, James, Circle Hill, Milburn .. 201 161 Shaw, James H., Puketi .. .. 642 940 Shaw, Norman, Manuka Creek .. .. — 25 Shaw, S., Berwick .. .. .. 1,108 726 Sheat, C R., Adam's Flat, Glenore .. 529 Nil Sheat, C. R., Moneymore .. .. 528 733 Sheat, C. R., Viewhill, Glenore .. .. 814 821 Sheat, W. J., Glenore .. .. .. 1,663 1,509 Sheehy, J., and Son, Puketi .. .. 680 Nil Shennan, John, Berwick .. .. 457 396 Sheppard, Thomas, Puketi .. .. 494 Nil Sheppard, Thos., Waitahuna .. .. — 593 Sinclair, E., Waihola .. .. .. — 367 Sinclair, J. G., Glenore .. .. .. 33 54 Skinner, J. L., Clarendon .. .. — 310 Smaill, W., Kaitangata.. .. .. 43 350

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Bruce County—continued. Smaill, W. C. and W. J., Kaitangata . . 1,062 Nil Smaill, W. C. and W. P., Kaitangata .. — 1,279 Smith and Burton, Lovell's Flat .. .. 606 Nil Smith, Alexander, Remote, Lovell's Flat .. 606 604 Smith, D., Greenfield .. .. . . 952 801 Smith, J. Crossan, Greenlea, Lovell's Flat. . 540 53 Smith, James, Greenfield .. . . 3,331 4,275 Smith, James, Waitahuna West .. .. — 674 Smollett, David S., Awamangti .. .. 630 690 Soaper, T., Greenfield .. .. .. 354 Nil Somerville, J., Milburn .. .. .. 703 Nil Somerville, Mrs. I. E., Milburn .. .. — 1,776 Soper, S. T„ Pukeawa (No. 3 Property) .. 1,009 311 Soper, W. A., Greenfield .. . . — 1,150 Squire, Walter C., Taieri Ferry, Henley . . 243 Nil Stanger, Mrs. Annie, Clarendon .. .. 374 440 Stanger, Mrs. Annie, Waihola (Waihola 354 Nil Property) Stevenson Bros., Milton, North Branch . . — 334 Stewart, A. B., Moneymore .. .. 832 903 Stewart, A. E., Milton .. .. .. — 139 Stewart, R. R., Waihola .. .. 1,856 1,950 Stiell and Brake (No. 1 Property), Emerald 2,120 2,022 Hills, Berwick Stiell and Drake (No. 2 Property), Run 51, 4,236 4,034 Berwick Stirling, J. R., Greenfield .. .. 1,137 934 Stirling, W., Tuapeka Mouth .. .. 471 577 Stoddart, R., Clydevale.. .. .. 209 346 Storer, W. C., Kaitangata .. .. 540 645 Strain, Winifred E., Milburn .. .. 245 245 Sutherland, A., Table Hill .. .. 255 158 Sutherland, Clarksville .. .. .. 210 235 Sutherland, W., Waitahuna Gully .. 503 Nil Sutherland, William, Burnt Creek, Waita- 329 1,013 huna Gully Taggart, John B., Awamangu .. .. 338 357 Taylor, Alfred D., Glenore .. .. 370 334 Taylor, Charles, Milburn .. .. 245 234 Taylor, C. H., Awamangu .. .. 453 520 Taylor, J. R., Milburn .. .. .. 519 784 Taylor, Joseph, Table Hill .. . . 350 184 Taylor, Joseph, Table Hill (Property No. 2) 205 352 Telfer, Andrew, Greenfield .. .. 661 655 Thomas, H. W., Waihola .. .. 144 104 Thompson, C., Table Hill .. .. 442 516 Thomson, Alfred, Milton .. .. 329 230 Thomson, David, Milton .. .. 931 890 Thornthwaite, J., Clarksville .. .. — 137 Tosswill, F. J. W., Kaitangata .. .. — 57 Traeey, T., Greenfield .. .. .. 577 770 Trounson, Albert, Taieri Beach .. .. 75 92 Trounson, Edson, Taieri Beach .. .. 107 163 Tuft, J., Berwick .. .. .. 450 703 Twaddle, J. E., Benhar.. .. .. 276 556 Tweed, Andrew, Milton .. .. 209 320 Tweed, Mrs. Margaret, Lovell's Flat .. 275 276 Tweed, W. A., Lovell's Flat .. .. 56 133 Ussher, Brian, Milton .. .. .. 775 715 Walter and Son, Berwick .. .. 1,797 1,600 Waters, Don, Glenledi .. .. .. 152 250 Watson, W. J., Glenledi .. .. 320 403 Welsh, W., Pukeawa .. .. .. 331 306 West, J., Milton .. .. .. 15 13 Whalan, E. T., Taieri Beach .. .. 260 220 Whalan, John A. C., Taieri Beach .. 193 194 White Bros., Post-office, Bishop's .. 918 1,510 Whyte, George, Glenledi .. .. 333 356 Whyte, J., Pukeawa .. .. .. 391 358 Williamson, Peter, Milburn .. .. 63 82 Willocks, J. D., Stirling.. .. .. 17 14 Willocks, R. D., Balclutha .. .. 733 826 Willocks, R. S., Stoney Creek .. .. 586 800 Willocks, W. R., Stoney Creek .. .. 336 831 Wilson, Mrs. Christina C., Waihola .. — 1,673 Wilson, Robert, Ururua .. .. 234 274 Wilson, R. and J. H., Waihola .. .. 1,649 Nil Wilson, V., Greenfield .. .. .. 460 1,050 , Winter, S., Post-office, Clydevale .. 875 932 Wisely, Alexander, jun., Clarendon .. 386 Nil Wisely, Mrs. Catherine, Milburn .. .. 426 377 Wishart Bros., Balclutha .. .. 487 467 Woodhead, G. E., Milton .. .. 260 173

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Bbuce Coottty—continued. Yorston, A. L., Waihola .. .. 188 178 Yorston, T., Waihola .. .. .. 120 Nil Yorston, W. I)., Lovell's Plat .. .. 125 123 Young, I .. Milburn .. .. .. 25 98 Young, William, Clarendon .. .. 60 34 218,416 225,544 LAKE COUNTY (In Southland Subdivision). Acland, L. G. D., Cecil Peak, Sunnyside, 9,220 9,100 Queenstown Adam, H., and Sons, Glenorchy .. .. 5,672 5,7i2 Allan Bros., Lower Shotover .. .. 405 491 Aspinal, J., Mount Aspiring, Pembroke .. 810 994 Aubrey, D. C., Cattle Flat, Pembroke .. 6,466 6,636 Bagrie, Adam J., Lower Shotover .. 222 248 Baird, G. D. (Executors of), Arrowtown .. 5,004 4,390 Ballantyne, George, Mount Barker, Pembroke 163 251 Barker, E., Pembroke .. .. .. 504 i 414 Beaton, J., Gibbston .. .. .. — 3,630 Blakely, E. F., Lome Peak Station, Garston 8,414 8,272 Bloxham, F. S., Arrowtown .. .. 3,023 3,163 Boyd, D., Willowbank, Frankton .. 310 547 Brodie, J., Crown Terrace, Arrowtown .. — 137 Brown, Mrs. A., Lower Shotover.. .. 107 148 Brown, J. P., Lower Shotover .. .. 103 293 Bryant, Thomas, Kinloch .. ,. 293 444 Burdon, G. L., Mount Creighton, Lake Waka- 8,810 8,500 tipu Burnett, James, Queenstown Post-office .. 5,190 5,500 Butel, John, Arrowtown .. .. 290 303 Butson, Thomas N., Garston .. .. 469 557 Clack, P. P., Glenorchy .. .. 249 296 Cockburn, D., Arthur's Point .. .. — 343 Cockburn, J., Arthur's Point .. .. 773 538 Collings, C. J., Mount Barker, Pembroke .. 21 36 Cosgrove, Mrs. Catherine, Gibbston .. 126 170 Cowie, I. W., Waitiri Station, Kawarau 3,978 3,240 Gorge, Cromwell Cronin, Jeremiah, Glenorchy .. .. 490 556 Cunningham, Thomas, Garston .. .. 595 774 Dagg, H. M., Wharehuanui .. .. 125 218 Davidson, T., Queenstown .. .. 10 26 Davis, J. H., Queenstown .. .. 56 62 Denny and Swift (private bag), Invercargill 11,959 9,670 Elliott, W. M., Queenstown .. .. 3,478 3,454 Enwright, T. and P., Cardrona .. .. 850 1,091 Ewart, W., Gibbston .. .. .. 106 117 Ewing, E. C., Pembroke .. .. 1,057 863 Faulke, I., Pembroke .. .. .. 1,559 2,306 Feehly, Thomas Alfred, Arrowtown .. 30 39 Fitzgibbon, E., Arrowtown .. .. 224 230 Fitzpatrick, T. C., Arthur's Point .. 269 314 Fowler, Robert G., Crown Terrace, Arrow- 582 403 town Freeman Bros., Minaret Station, Pembroke 6,066 6,265 Gallagher, J. and P., Garston .. .. 340 390 Galvin, Patrick, jun., Cardrona .. .. 17 29 Geer, George, Pembroke .. .. 88 108 Gordon, W., and Sons, Garston .. .. i 1,126 1,953 Gordon, W., Arthur's Point . . .. — 807 Grant, Mrs. Jane Geddes, Lower Shotover.. 770 1,040 Grant, Mrs. W. A., Glenorchy .. .. — 32 Grant, P.. N., Cherry Farm, Frankton .. 327 363 Grant, W. A., Glenorchy .. .. 103 104 Groves, Huntly, Routeburn Station, Kinloch 2,020 2,584 Haliiday, R. J., Mount Barker, Pembroke.. 112 244 Hansen, Peter (private bag), Queenstown.. , 505 606 Houston, Thomas, Lower Shotover .. — 163 Hume, A., Wyuna Station, Glenorchy .. 6,258 6,900 Hunter, Robert, Wharehuanui .. .. 331 452 Jardine and McBride, Kawarau Falls, Queens- 7,257 8,227 town Jardine, Dickson, Glencoe Station, Arrow- 8,623 8,485 town Jenkins, Robert, Arrowtown .. .. — 12 Johnston, F. C. and H. A., Arthur's Point .. 6,423 6,380 Kelly, P. T., Gorge Road, Queenstown .. 6 5 Kenneth Bros., Glenorchy .. .. 6,470 6,061 Kinross, Mrs. H. A., and Sons, Cromwell 729 727 Road, Arrowtown |

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No. o( Sheep on No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30 April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. 1925. 1926. Lake County—continued. SOUTHLAND COUNTY Koch, Charles, Glenorchy .. .. 251 210 (In Southland Subdivision). Lafranchi Bros., Cardrona .. .. 258 263 Abattoir (the Manager), Invercargill .. 194 366 Lee, Leo, Lower Shotover .. .. 3,139 3,912 Abernethy, J. J. L., Gore .. .. 1,274 1,648 Lee, Robert J., Cardrona .. .. 2,151 2,684 Adams, John, Waianiwa .. .. 210 337 Little, John, Cardrona .. .. .. 112 142 Adamson, P. and J., Tussock Creek .. 232 303 Little, Walter, Cardrona .. .. 199 216 Affleck, Charles V., Oreti .. .. 1,170 1,656 Lynch, L. J., Queenstown .. .. 14 12 Agnew, William, Isla Bank .. .. — * Martin, J. and W., Crown Terrace, Arrow- 247 197 Aim, William, Winfield, Glenham .. 980 1,360 town Aitehison, J., Kauana .. .. .. — 342 Matheson, Robert E., Greenvale Station, 7,050 6,742 Aitken Bros., East Chatton (rural delivery) 1,360 1,799 Garston Aitken, E. W., Waikaka Valley.. .. 1,254 1,398 NcAuley, Thomas, Arrowtown .. .. 41 50 Aitken, J. J., The Glen, Gore .. .. 58 129 McBride, Alexander Hugh, Lower Shotover 230 240 Aitken, William, Wyndham .. .. — 58 McCaughan A. (Estate of), (Mrs. A. 263 453 Alexander Bros., Balfour .. .. 200 Nil McCaughan), Garston Alexander, D. M., Box 53, Balfour .. — 200 McCaughan and Sons, Glen Nevis and Clip- 6,207 5,812 Alexander, J. N., Box 56, Balfour .. 400 135 pings Station, Kingston Allan, Frank, Glencoe Road .. .. 223 335 McCormick, P., Queenstown .. .. 3,753 3,928 Allan, Mrs. Mary A., Pukerau .. .. 159 167 Macdonald, Colin, Arthur's Point .. 76 95 Allison, W. P. P., Kauana .. .. 40 57 McDougall, J. P., Cardrona .. .. 4 18 Allott, J. W., Ryal Bush .. .. 52 33 McKenzie, Hugh, and Sons, Queenstown .. 29,550 28,900 Anderson, A. D., Hokonui .. .. 1,119 1,178 McLaren, A. and H., Glendhu .. .. 265 276 Anderson, Alexander, Gore .. .. Ill Nil McLaren, W. R., Glenorchy .. .. — 280 Anderson, E. W., Grove Bush .. .. — 150 McLean, Mrs. Elizabeth. Dalefield, Arthur's 150 . 210 Anderson, George, and Sons, Wright's Bush 458 840 Point, Queenstown Anderson, George, jun.. Pine Hill, Mokoreta 162 291 McLean, W. C., Coronet Peak Station, 9,080 8,560 Anderson, H., Winton .. .. .. 1,575 1,516 Queenstown Anderson, H., McNab .. .. .. 384 Nil McLeod, W., Gibbston .. .. .. 3,110 Nil Anderson, James M., Dipton .. .. 204 Nil MoMullen, J., Arthur's Point .. .. 2 2 Anderson, James, Waikaka Valley .. 140 680 McNamee, P. A., Garston .. .. 816 829 Anderson, John, Eortrose .. .. 61 44 Miller, Alfred, Crown Terrace, Arrowtown 163 236 Anderson, John P., Wright's Bush .. 421 268 Miller, H., Cardrona .. .. .. 118 144 Anderson, J. R. and W., Limehills .. 508 696 Miller, J., Cardrona .. .. .. 305 300 Anderson, 0. E. F., Dipton .. .. 511 502 Miller, J. W. (private bag), Queenstown .. 1,800 1,052 Anderson, R. A., Victoria Park Farm, 127 117 Monson, E., Arthur's Point .. .. 309 237 Invercargill Naylor, Frederick, Nokomai Siding (private 537 688 Anderson, R. J., Kauana .. .. 1,639 2,392 bag), Invercargill Anderson, Robert, Pleasant Creek Hokonui 550 660 Norman, Mrs. M. A., Pembroke .. .. 71 60 Anderson, T. H., Wright's Bush .. 136 124 O'Connell, J. E., Frankton .. .. 285 385 Anderson, W. J. G., Freshford .. . . 235 336 O'Fee, James, Arrowtown .. .. 51 67 Andrews, Charles P., Chaslands.. .. 163 97 Passmore, Harry F. (private bag), Dunedin 1,571 1,529 Andrews, J. G., Waimahaka .. .. 349 700 Paterson, R. M., Mount Aurum Station, 5,558 6,500 Andrews, J. G., Waimahaka .. .. — 1,150 Arrowtown Andrews, J. W., Chatton . . . . 331 545 Paterson, W., and Son, Arrowtown .. 1,731 1,666 Andrews, W. J., Five Rivers .. .. 1,305 1,426 Pearce, T. J., Pembroke .. .. 26 86 Andrews, W. S., Pine Bush . . . . 163 236 Perriam, F. C., Arrowtown .. .. 99 115 Archibald, J. M., Brydone .. .. — 100 Peterson, Charles, Athol .. .. 155 159 Arnott, P., Seaward Downs .. .. — 35 Prior, W. C., Glenorchy .. .. 68 66 Arnott, Richard, Wyndham . . . . 31 41 Reid, Alexander, Arcadia, Queenstown .. 1,823 1,611 Ayers, John H., Wyndham .. .. 458 Nil Reid, David, Gibbston .. .. .. 128 131 Ayson, T., and Son, Wyndham.. .. 1,278 1,112 Reid, John, Box 29, Arrowtown .. .. 94 110 Ayson, W., Waikaka .. .. .. 1,336 1,292 Reid, Peter, Lower Shotover .. .. 335 349 Bailey, Robert, Heddon Bush (rural delivery) 793 1,614 Reid, William, Arrowtown .. .. 297 352 Baird, Andrew, Lochiel .. . . 154 150 Reid, W. S., Arrowtown .. .. 106 350 Baird Bros, (rural mail), Gore .. .. 392 370 Reid, W. S. (Shotover Property), Arrowtown 5,130 4,150 Baird, D., Winton, Otapiri (rural delivery) 204 202 Reid and Mclntyre, Box 3, Arrowtown .. 2,700 2,300 Baird, J., Winton, Otapiri (rural delivery) 365 420 Resta, Antonio, Arrowtown .. .. 31 39 Baird, John, Limehills .. .. 74 286 Robertson Bros., Cardrona .. .. 2,417 2,727 Baird, R. K., Wendon (rural delivery), Gore 709 833 Ross, W. N., Glenorchy .. .. — 42 Baird, Robert, jun., Myross Bush .. 63 134 Sanders, George, Arthur's Point .. .. 1,144 Nil Baird, Thomas, Limehills . . . . 132 .100 Sargood, R. P., Wanaka Station, Pembroke 5,240 5,510 Baird, William, Benmore .. .. 921 654 Saunders, E., Craigroy, Arrowtown .. 324 440 Ballantine, Andrew, Kauana .. .. 964 929 Scaife Bros., Glendhu, Pembroke.. .. — 8,786 Bannantyne, J. and W. B., Niagara .. 240 283 Scaife, W. A., Pembroke .. .. 8,561 Nil Balneaves, James, Myross Bush .. 120 344 Soott, A. W., Gibbston .. .. .. 1,611 1,611 Barber, P. H., Waimumu .. .. 11 146 Scott, A. W., Glenorchy .. .. 1,265 1,386 Barber, Robert, Waimumu .. .. 55 145 Scurr, John R., Cardrona .. .. 284 365 Barclay, J., Freshford . . .. .. 8 16 Seator, Robert, Garston .. .. 86 112 Barker, A. J., Mokotua .. .. — 102 Shaw, Mrs. Annie, Queenstown .. .. 2,035 1,714 Barker, Robert, Oreti .. .. .. 306 406 Shaw, Robert, Arrow Junction, Arrowtown 137 138 Barnett, Albert F., Mataura Island .. 67 Nil Smith, Percy'F., Cardrona .. .. 1,117 1,108 Barnett, C., Slope Point .. .. — 127 Soper, Samuel, Athol .. .. .. 2,145 1,418 Barnett, R., Slope Point .. .. 202 Nil Studholme, W., Pembroke .. .. 680 638 Barron, William, Morton Mains.. .. 785 1,874 Swann, C., Arrowtown .. .. .. 297 335 Baxter, A., Kapuka .. .. .. •—• 42 Thomson, F. D., Pembroke .. .. 1,115 1,455 Baxter, John, Seaward Downs .. .. 9 49 Turner, Mrs. Elizabeth, A. Lower Shotover 81 100 Beange, W., Mokoreta .. .. — 35 Waites, C., Queenstown .. .. 544 376 Beath, Alexander, Chatton .. .. 261 157 Waters, A., Branch Creek, Cardrona .. 3,865 4,250 Beattie, M., Titiroa .. .. .. 330 280 Waters, A. E., Cardrona .. .. 3,865 Nil Beattie, William Oswald, Gore .. .. 516 812 Watt Bros., Arrowtown .. .. 4,574 4,753 Beaven, Mrs. Selina (private bag), Oporo 143 193 Wiley Bros., Pembroke, Lake Wanaka .. 40 124 Beck, James, Edendale .. .. 10 3 Williamson, Mrs. Sarah A., Garston .. 254 234 Beer, A. H., Balfour .. .. .. 958 961 Wraytt, George A., Garston .. .. 335 769 Begg, J. C., Mokoreta .. .. .. 8,600 8,226 — Beggs, Robert, Wright's Bush .. .. 470 486 262,058 261,517 Bell, Prank, Brown's .; .. . . 35 133 Bell, J., Glenham .. .. .. — 102 * Return not received.

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Southland County—continued. Bellew, Patrick, Otama .. .. 129 154 Bennett, H., Slope Point .. .. 361 362 Bennett, W. A., Glenham .. .. 188 153 Bennett, Mrs. C. (Otapiri rural delivery), 90 128 Winton Bennetts, F. H., Rosedale, Invercargill .. 957 150 Biggar, A., jun., Putangahau .. .. 176 157 Biggar, A. (rural box), Waikawa Valley . . 440 380 Biggar, George, Croydon .. .. 132 Nil Biggar, W. O., Lumsden .. .. 710 650 Birch, G. J., Kapuka .. .. .. 328 440 Birch, W. H., Kapuka.. .. .. 108 468 Birnie, W., Glenham .. .. .. 200 243 Birse, J. W. and H. M., Lome.. .. 61 Nil Birse, W., Quarry Hills .. .. 953 1,128 Bissett, A., Lome .. .. .. 537 Nil Bitchener and McMillan (Otapiri rural mail), 328 240 Winton Black, E., Balfour .. .. .. — 531 Black, Mrs. D. M., Dipton .. .. — 89 Black, Oliver, Waikaka .. .. 120 114 Black, William, P.O. Box 7, Waikaka .. 546 Nil Blackmore Bros., Morton Mains . . 342 388 Blaikie, Andrew, Spar Bush .. .. 338 1.007 Blaikie, Mrs. E. P., Ryal Bush.. .. 1,179 1,920 Blaikie, R. E., Ryal Bush .. .. — 345 Blaikie, Walter, Ryal Bush .. .. 529 445 Blaikie, William, Ryal Bush .. . . 251 Nil Blakie, L., Branxholme .. .. 55 102 Blair, James, Otara . . . . .. 321 251 Blair, M., Otara .. .. . . 360 142 Blair, Robert, Brunton's Plains, Otara .. 326 468 Blakie, J. J., Ryal Bush .. .. 289 236 Blatch, A. E., Lora Station (Otapiri rural 4,453 4,150 delivery), Winton Blatch, T. W., Ferndale .. .. 207 8 Blue Bros., Balfour .. .. .. 1,291 2,247 Bolger, P., Benmore, Kauana .. .. 201 277 Bond. W., Freshford .. .. .. 600 450 Bonney, W. H., Woodlands .. .. — 50 Borstal Farm (Manager), Invercargill .. 663 546 Boult, A. E., Gore .. .. .. 398 680 Bower, John R. W., Seaward Downs .. — 87 Bowie, J. L., New River Ferry, Invercargill 159 338 Bowmar, E., jun., Gore.. .. .. 743 1,025 Boyd, G. F., Waikiwi .. .. .. — 44 Boyd, Thomas, jun. (private bag), Inver- 10,128 9,130 cargill Bradford, Thomas, Waiparu, Freshford .. 378 354 Braid, George, Orepuki .. .. 732 Nil Brand, James, Wendon (rural mail), Gore .. 303 i 412 Branks, A., LocLiel .. .. .. 136 ! Nil Brass, H. G., Ness Street, Invercargill .. 700 j 600 Brass, T. P., Post-office, Toa .. .. 70 ! 60 Braven, W. J., Lochiel .. .. .. 14 ! 6 Breen, J. S., Wendon Road, Gore .. 384 ; 880 Brewster, David, Tokanui .. .. 360 613 Brewster, E. S., Tokanui .. .. 191 17 Brewster, H. H., Tokanui .. .. 600 403 Brown, A., Rimu Rata, Brown's .. .. 52 129 Brown, Andrew G., Riversdale .. .. 300 257 Brown, James (rural mail), Pukerau .. 386 478 Brown, James, Waianiwa .. .. 214 240 Brown, James Alexander, Waianiwa .. 125 157 Brown, John Longridge .. .. 510 684 Brown, Joseph, Balfour .. .. 3,700 4,805 Brown, J. S., Mokotua .. .. .. 586 173 Brown, N. R., Invercargill .. .. — 22 Brown, R., Tuturau, Mataura .. .. 190 366 Brown, Richard, Waimahaka .. .. 715 730 Brown, Thomas T., Hedgehope .. .. 250 564 Brown, W. H., Brown's.. .. .. 9 Brown, William, Thornbury .. .. 305 320 Browne, H. W., Mataura Island .. .. 124 245 Bruce, Donald (rural mail), Gore.. .. 870 1,282 Bruce, J. A., Ryal Bush .. .. — 1,184 Bruce, James, Pyramid.. .. .. 320 355 Brunton, C. R., Haldane .. .. 74 82 Bryant, H., Tokanui .. .. .. 137 142 Bryant, J., Tokanui .. .. .. 58 85 Buchanan, Alexander F., John M., and D. R., 207 122 Waimatuku Buchanan, George, Dipton .. .. 1,289 1,596 Buchanan, John, Brown's .. .. 376 442

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1920. Southland County—continued. Buckingham, J. H., Putangahau .. .560 481 Buckley, Joseph, Te Tepua (rural delivery), 234 193 Gore Buddie, James, Woodend .. .. 96 112. Bulling, H. W., Toa .. .. ., .— 76 Bulling, Max, Kennington .. .. 96 Nil Bullmore, W., Balfour .. .. .. 789 992 Bunting, T. G., Wendonside .. .. 1,066 1,315 Burgess, John, Benmore .. .. 456 456 Burgess, Thomas, Tuturau, Mataura .. 244 240 Burke, J. F., Pukerau .. .. .. 242 31 Burke, Patrick A., Winton .. .. 696 720 Burke, William, Grove Bush .. .. 212 188 Burnby, J. C., McNab .. .. .. — 181 Burns, JR. J., Waikaka .. .. .. 426 515 Burns, Robert, Box 29, Waikaka .. 271 350 Burrell Bros., Wyndham .. .. 280 241 Butcher, Mrs. E., North End, North Inver- 248 221 cargill Butler, J. A., Balfour .. .. .. 789 1,011 Butler, J. J., Gore .. .. ... 88 Nil Butler, James, Winton .. .. 1,530 1,177 Butler, John, Broadgate, Balfour . . 315 1,244 Butler, Reuben, Longridge .. .. 607 817 Butler, W. C., Riversdale .. .. — 1,064 Butson, R. C., Rimu, Toa .. ., — 142 Butson, Samuel, jun., Parawa .. .. 103 132 Butson, Vivian (rural mail), Otapiri .. 1,305 1,200 Butt, A. G., Limehills .. .. .. 104 11 Buxton, Henry, Ryal Bush .. .. 205 218 Buxton, S., Otahuiti .. .. .. — ,46 Byars, Alexander, Knapdale .. .. 388 592 Byars, John W., Waikaka .. .. 2,211 2,110 Byars, R. L., Otama .. .. .. 1,390 1,779 Cahill, J., Winton .... .. 48 44 Calder, A. O., Oreti .. .. .. 245 251 Oalder, C., Chatton Road, Gore .. .. — 97 Calder, G., jun., Limehills (Centre Bush 1,380 Nil Property) Calder, J. A., Dipton .. .. .. 395 225 Calder, John, Dipton .. .. .. 504 402 Calder, John, Morton Mains .. .. 1,430 758 Calder, Mrs. M., Dipton .. .. 408 438 Calder, Mrs. S., Limehills (Kauana Property) — 570 Calder, Mrs. S. E., Limehills (Centre Bush — 577 Property) Caldwell, D., Edendale .. .. .. 168 335 Caldwell, J., Mataura .. .. .. — 287 Caldwell, W. J., Roslyn Bush .. .. 40 218 Callaghan, J. 0., Dipton .. .. 533 288 Calvert, E. G., Myross Bush .. .. 267 396 Calvert, Francis, Roslyn Bush .. .. 496 1,316 Calvert, James, Roslyn Bush .. .. 169 132 Cameron, A. J., Wendonside .. .. 1,885 2,549 Cameron, D. (Estate of), Mataura .. 1,505 1,615 Cameron, D. A. (Estate of), Glenfalloch 14,570 12,665 Station, Nokomai Cameron, E. A., Wendonside .. .. 1,387 1,543 Cameron, Mrs. D. A., Nokomai .. .. 3,025 2,930 Cameron, John, Long Bush .. .. ■—• 42 Cameron, John, Toa .. .. .. 52 42 Campbell, A., Waikawa.. .. .. 66 64 Campbell Bro3., Mossburn .. .. — 2,277 Campbell, Charles, Tussock Creek .. 407 539 Campbell, D. A., South Hillend (rural de- 405 515 livery), Winton Campbell, J. H., Mataura Island.. .. 284 417 Campbell, J., Riversdale .. .. .— 690 Campbell, John, Drummond .. .. 103 153 Campbell, John, Hiwiroa, Lumsden .. 3,032 404 Campbell, John, Mabel Bush .. .. — 52 Campbell, P., Wyndham .. .. 1,650 1,342 Campbell, Mrs. S., Wyndham .. .. 364 669 Campbell, W. H. and J. R., Woodlands .. 1,306 2,090 Campbell, William, Oreti .. .. 20 240 Campion, R. G., Medway Street, Gore .. 20 Nil Carmichael, J., Mataura Island .. .. 383 58 Carnie, Charles, Mataura Island .. ,. 942 208 Carnie, George, Mataura Island .. .. 469 Nil Carnie, J., Wyndham .. .. .. 1,076 1,155 Carran, John, Dacre .. .. , . 850 842 Carswell, F., Fortification .. .. 490 583 Carswell, Robert, Wyndham .. .. 158 162 Carter, George, Mandeville .. .. 562 707

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No. ol Sheep on No. of Sheep on April 30, April 3 J April 30, April 30, 1625. 1926. 1925. 1926. Southland County—continued. j Southland County—continued. Cartwright, A., Waianiwa .. .. 63 18 Cooney, Mrs?. Maria, Longridge Village, 51 150 Cartwright, Robert, Spar Bush (rural de- 239 | 228 Riversdale livery), Winton Cooper, G., Tussock Creek .. .. j — S3 Cartwright, Thomas, Waianiwa .. .. 103 154 Cooper, Joseph, Freshford . . .. | 680 516 Cartwright, William (Estate of), Spar Bush 278 331 Copland, A. G., Te Tipua (rural delivery), 1)62 1,032 Casey and Oliver. Box 58, Gore .. .. 831 1,342 Gore Casey, E. D. (rural box), East Chatton .. 696 711 Copland. J., jun., Otaraia, via Pukerau .. 1,905 1,940 Casey, J., Box 58, Gore.. .. .. — 1,292 Corcoran, Walter, Waikaka .. .. j 537 566 Casey, J., Fortrose .. .. .. — 265 Cosgrove, T., Winton .. .. .. i — 41 Casey, John, Otara .. .. .. 418 81 Coster, Arthur H., Quarry Hills .. .. 435 619 Casserly, John, Limehills .. .. 94 42 Coster, Charles, Glencoe (rural delivery), ; 690 914 Catto, John A., Otikerama, Pukerau .. 654 800 Hedgehope Caughley, K., Winton Otapiri (rural delivery) 530 1,602 Coster, Herbert, Mataura Island .. .. 156 Nil Caulfield, John (rural box), Rakahouka .. 103 154 Coster, S. R., Hedgehope .. .. 664 699 Chapman, J. W. T. (Estate of), Cattle Flat, 2,146 1,523 Counsell, J. T., Woodlands . . . . — 178 Balfour Couser, Mrs. J. T., Mataura Island .. 10 10 Charleson, A., Post-office, Brydone .. 409 600 Couser, William, Mataura Island . . 178 174 Charleson, L. A., Hill Crest, Waikaka .. 830 930 Coveney, James, Grove Bush .. .. 232 394 Charters, R. G., Wendonside .. .. 4,857 4,975 Cowan Bros., Otahuti .. .. .. 740 764 Chartres, R. S., Greenvale, Waikaia .. 8,322 6,999 Cowan, C., jun., Kauana .. .. 444 659 Chilton, George Edward, Drummond .. 234 256 Cowan, G. W., Otahuti (rural delivery), 448 682 Chisholm, R., Waimahaka . . .. 29 36 Winton Chittock, Benjamin, jun., Waikaka Valley 536 641 Cowan, J. W., Otapiri (rural delivery), 76 70 Chittock, W., Waikaka Valley .. . . 1,163 1,156 Winton Chittock, William, East Gore .. .. 326 447 Cowie, A. P., Gore .. .. . . 49 39 Christie, A. and F., Mataura Island .. 147 149 Cowie, Frank, Otapiri (rural delivery), 365 442 Christie, Alexander, and Sons, Inverlochy, 8,068 8,423 Winton Wakaia Cowie, H., Brown's .. .. .. i 289 425 Christie, Charles, Fortrose .. .. 92 36 Cowie, Henry, Otapiri (rural delivery), 1,686 \ 1,934 Christie, J., and Sons (No. 2 rural mail), 78 87 Winton Mataura Cowie, James, Balfour .. .. .. j 850 561 Christie, R. H., Wendon (rural mail), Gore.. 720 652 Cowie, John A., Oreti .. .. .. 1,262 1,571 Church, R. B., Balfour . . .. .. 822 810 Cowie, L. D., Lochiel .. .. .. 563 195 Clark, A. W., and Son, Kauana .. .. 1,040 Nil Cowie, William J., Limehills .. .. 685 853 Clark, A. W., Ryal Bush , .. .. 604 1,029 Cox Bros., South Hillend .. .. 550 972 Clark, D. and J. J., Roslyn Bush .. 332 584 Cox, E. A., Winton .. .. .. 203 31 Clark, D., jun., Ryal Bush .. .. 315 488 Craig, John, Caroline .. .. .. 613 716 Clark, George, Edendale .. .. — 82 Craig, John, Mokoreta .. . . .. 610 558 Clark, George, Pyramid Siding .. .. 349 463 Craigie, James, Eden Farm, Gore .. 564 824 Clark, J., Otaria, Pukerau .. .. 1 108 j Nil Cramer, M., Gore .. .. .. 418 536 Clark, J., Waipounamu .. .. 1 308 389 Crane, Thomas, Lochiel.. .. .. 67 77 Clark, John and William J., Tussock Creek 915 994 Crawford, John, Pukerau .. .. 676 688 Clark, M. H. (rural mail), Dunearn .. 273 . 310 Crawford, Thomas, Mataura . . . . 212 270 Clark, R. B., Winton .. .. .. 383 386 Creighton, James, jun., Waimahaka .. 70 120 Clark, Walter, Woodlands .. .. 1,802 2,775 Crengle, J. J., Grove Bush .. .. — 76 Clarke, E. C., Lochiel .. .. .. 893 618 Crengle, Mrs. E., Waianiwa .. .. 200 241 Clarke, George H., Limehills .. .. 70 50 Crengle, William Joseph, Woodlands .. 94 104 Clarke, Henry, Waipounamu .. .. 261 216 Crighton, John, Waimahaka .. . . 160 61 Clarke, W. (Dunearn rural delivery), South 335 339 Crighton, Peter, Waimahaka . . .. 30 60 Hillend Crighton, W. A., Waimahaka . . . . 30 21 Clay, James, jun., Mokotua .. .. 134 165 Crombie Bros., Otamita .. .. — 1,287 Clearwater, B., Mokotua .. .. 57 1 51 Crombie, John, Kennington .. .. 61 18 Cleland, Thomas, Otama .. .. 560 749 Crombie, Robert, Otamita .. .. 1.080 Nil Clement, John, Pukerau .. .. 380 354 Cromie, H., Balfour .. .. .. j 446 446 Clements, A. G., Tuturau, Mataura .. 13 11 Crosbie, F. W. J., Menzies Ferrv.. .. j 340 71 Clinch, George, Limehills .. .. 402 477 Crosbie, George, Putangahau .. .. j 495 505 Clive, Mrs. Elizabeth (rural delivery), Otauti 184 65 Crosbie, James, Putangahau .. .. 351 484 Clode, C., Athol .. . . .. 329 460 Crosbie, John, Menzies Ferry . . . . 306 71 Cochrane, Alexander, Edendale .. .. 1,296 i 570 Crosbie, Joseph M., Lumsden .. .. 220 140 Cochrane, James, Springbank (rural delivery), 1,114 | 1,413 Crosbie, William, jun., Tokanui .. .. 1,135 1,100 Winton Cross, Gerald P., Chatton .. . . 502 737 Cochrane, W. H., Edenvale .. .. — 1,391 Cross, R. C. and J. (rural delivery), Gore .. 2,030 1,224 Cockburn Bros., Mataura .. .. 80 81 Crothers, William, Gore . . 475 641 Cockburn Bros., Morton Mains .. 1,048 1,317 Crowe, Michael, Limehills .. . . 246 767 Cockburn, H., P.O. Box 42, Mataura . . 160 Crowe, W., South Hillend . . .. I — 222 Cockburn, James, Spar Bush .. .. 204 209 Cruickshank, J. A., East Chatton .. 616 575 Cockburn, John, Waikaka Valley .. 678 778 Cruickshank, James, Rosedale, Invercargill 5 101 Cockeran, T. W., Underwood .. .. — 21 Crump, Miss E. E., Mataura Island .. 1,470 816 Cody Bros., Riversdale .. .. .. 1,110 934 Crump, J. C., Wyndham .. .. 363 498 Cody, P., Ryal Bush .. .. .. [ 602 Cumming Bros., Waikaka Valley .. .. 300 356 Cole, John, Spar Bush .. . . .. 163 189 Cumming, Mrs. Mary, Waikaka Valley .. 500 780 Collins, C. R. F. M., Freshf.>rd .. .. 750 723 Cunningham and Smith, Five Rivers .. — 3,651 Collins, E. S., Arkley, Knapdale . . .. 467 584 Cunningham and Smith, Five Rivers, Lums- 2,542 3,451 Collins, W., Wendonside .. .. 450 203 den Collis, George, Waimahaka .. .. 4,350 * i Cunningham, J., jun., Lochiel .. .. — 331 Compton, Abram, Edendale .. .. 59 87 Cunningham, J. J., Pukerau .. .. 1,003 882 Concannon, M., Woodlands .. .. 504 669 Cunningham, J. T., Limehills .. .. 2,200 1,830 Connell, E. W., Springhills . . . . 225 Cunningham, Joseph, Croydon Road, Gore 238 294 Conway, Mrs. Margaret, Hal.lane .. 535 571 Cunningham, W., McNab .. .. 1,450 1,681 Conway, Thomas, Haldane .. . . 100 102 Cunningham, W. C., Waikaka .. .. 767 622 Cook, F., West Plains .. .. .. — 82 Cunningham, William Y., Benio, Pukerau.. 396 344 Cook, H. C., Wyndham.. .. 1,357 1,760 Curran, Miss Mary, West Plains .. .. 82 71 Cook, S., Greenlea, Drummond . . . . 450 878 Curran, W., West Plains .. .. 1,206 301 Coombes, Christopher, Limehills .. .. 540 435 i Currie, A., Waikawa .. .. .. Ill 144 Cooney, L., Brydone .. .. .. 585 672 1 Currie, R., Lowther, via Lumsden .. ' 675 I 869 * Return not received.

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No. of Sheep on No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, April 30, April 30, 1925. ! 1926. 1925. 1926. Southland County—continued. Southland County—.continued. Cushnie, J. A., Edendale .. .. — 218 Dykes, A., Kawekta .. .. .. 907 862 Daley, Mrs. Grace, Balfour .. .. 14 10 Dykes, A., Lintley, via Lumsden .. 360 315 Dalrymple, C. P., Otahuti (rural delivery), 533 832 Dynes, J., Mokoreta .. .. .. 500 Nil Winton Dynes, R., Benio, via Pukerau .. .. 911 1,210 Dalziel, Mrs. Margaret, Otapiri (rural de- 600 660 Dynes, Robert, jun., Pukerau .. .. 382 446 livery), Winton Earwaker, George, Tokanui .. .. 192 208 Davidson, James (rural delivery), Hokonui 93 62 Eddy, Samuel, West Plains .. .. 205 540 Davidson, John, Otapiri (rural delivery), 112 140 Eden, H. J., Mataura .. .. .. 395 350 Winton Edge, A. H., Greenvale, Waikaka .. 156 198 Davidson, T., Mataura Island .. .. 176 158 Edge Bros., Waikaka .. .. .. 376 Nil Davis, A. E., Longridge .. .. 280 617 Edge, F. W., Waikaka .. .. .. — 186 Davis, R. M., Box 36, Wyndliam .. 71 213 Edginton, George B., Bluff .. .. 664 635 Davis, S. J., Mataura . . .. .. — 500 Edie, John C., Morton Mains .. .. 42 121 Davis, W. A., Wyndham . . .. 184 188 Edwards, J. A., Pukerau .. .. 536 850 Dawkins, William, Balfour .. .. 82 Nil Edwards, Richard T., Pukerau .. .. 68 97 Dawson and Milne, Otahuti .. .. 273 973 Edwards, S. B., Pukerau .. .. 800 793 Dawson, A. R., Waikiwi, Invercargill .. 969 1,122 Eeder, David (rural delivery), Gore .. 301 | 196 Dawson, W., Fortrose .. .. .. 835 480 Egan and Ward, Mesdames (rural delivery), •—• I 320 Day, J. E., Waituna .. .. .. — 782 South Hillend Day, Mrs., and Son, Otapiri (rural delivery), 50 634 Elder, James L., Waipounamu, via Rivers- 547 ! * Winton dale Deegan, P. and J., South Hillend Road, 1,217 1,595 Elder, James L., Waipounamu .. .. — 732 Winton Elliot, J. N., Wendon Valley .. .. 730 770 Deegan, T., Lome .. .. .. — "611 Elliott, E. J., Wendonside .. .. 325 231 Dempster, G., Edendale .. .. — 60 Elliott, W. H. (rural delivery), Kaiwera .. 529 830 Dempster, Thomas, Wright's Bush .. 376 490 English, Dan, Lady Barkly .. .. 521 Nil Dennis, John, Waikaia . . .. .. 1,415 1,480 English, James, Dipton .. .. 1,070 1,174 Derrett, C. C., Riversdale .. .. 400 400 English, Vincent, Dipton .. .. 1,030 874 Deschler, P., Wallacetown . . . . 665 438 Erieson, A., Otara .. . . .. 185 279 Devery, E., Otapiri .. .. .. — j 40 Evans, Daniel, jun., Dipton .. .. 301 369 Diack, Arthur, Lochiel .. .. .. 257 | 591 Evans, Jenkins, Hedgehope .. .. 1,177 1,700 Diack Bros., Glenham .. .. . . 362 j 346 Evans, John, Dipton . . .. .. 288 304 Diack, J. A., Limehills .. .. .. j 60 64 Evans, John Maesmor, Lochiel .. .. 506 700 Dick, H., Woodlands .. .. .. 353 j 454 Evans, Louis, Longbush .. .. 334 340 Dick, William, Lamont's Estate, Woodlands j 358 445 Evans, Thomas, Longbush .. .. 521 604 Dickie, David, Gore .. .. .. : 1,348 I 1,355 E wart, David, Waianiwa .. .. 156 207 Dickie, David, Mataura.. .. .. 259 j 369 Fahey, Mrs. N., Wright's Bush .. .. 200 180 Dickie, R. A., Mataura .. .. . . 77 143 Fairbairn, S. H., Kennington .. .. 48 53 Dickie, Robert H. (rural delivery), Mataura : 225 ] 295 Fairweather, C., Kennington .. .. 51 46 Dickie, W. A., Tuturau, Mataura .. ; 882 j 716 Falconer, J. M., Morton Mains .. .. 254 265 Dickie, William Young, Burnside, Mataura 237 ■ 324 Falconer, James F., Mataura .. .. 712 722 Dickson, Andrew, Freshford .. .. j 546 j 491 Falkiner, R., Waikawa .. .. .. 238 191 Dickson, J. C., Otamita.. .. .. j 608 858 Fallow, Ernest James, Fortification, via 2,183 2,415 Dickson, John, Otamita .. .. 529 567 Waimahaka Dickson, W., Otamita .. .. .. 930 726 Fallow, M. L., Fortification .. .. | 899 827 Dillon, Arthur (rural delivery), Otama .. 938 944 Fenton, J., Menzies Ferry .. .. i 61 114 Dillon Bros. (Balfour Property). Riversdale 747 1,011 Fenwick, H. S., Riversdale .. .. 1,900 1,770 Dillon Bros. (Nine-mile Property), Riversdale 1,890 2,726 Fergie, John, Morton Mains .. .. 331 358 Dillon, E., Box 13, Otama .. .. 306 5.0 Ferguson, J., Myross Bush .. .. — 21 Dixon, R. and J., Mataura .. .. 330 365 Findlay, A, Glenham .. .. .. I 26 31 Dixon, William, Edendale .. .. 26 Nil Findlay Bros., Winton Road, Oreti .. j 498 1,016 Dobbie, R., Menzies Ferry .. .. 51 82 Findlay, Mrs. Mary A., Oreti .. .. 203 Nil Dobson, G., Wyndham .. .. .. 37 36 Findlaj', Thomas W., Bay Road, Invercargill 18 45 Docherty, A. C., Longbush .. .. 118 204 l indley Bros., Edendale .. . . 510 717 Dodd Bros., Glenham .. .. .. 466 485 Finlayson Bros., Otahuti .. .. — 269 Dodd, William, Glenham .. .. 636 793 Finlayson, Mrs. Ninian, Dipton .. ... 811 938 Dodds, A., Chatton Road, Post-office, Gore 248 257 Finlayson, Roderick, Dipton .. .. 300 408 Dodds, Edward, Otamita .. .. 356 370 Finn, H., Wallacetown .. .. .. 278 257 Dodds, R. K., Charlton Road, Gore .. 249 387 Finn, Thomas, Brown's .. .. j 257 414 Donald, Charles, Otahuti .. .. 150 188 j Fitzgerald, James, Balfour .. .. j — 120 Donald, J., Ryal Bush .. .. .. 6 12 j Fitzsimmons, J., Balfour .. .. j 318 270 Dooley, J., Lochiel .. .. .. — 162 Flanagan Bros., Mabel Bush .. .. 140 256 Douglas, D. A., Five Rivers .. .. 714 720 Fleming, F., Hedgehope .. .. — 797 Doull, Mrs. Mary, Winton .. .. — 2 Fleming, J. S., and Co., Titiroa .. .. 900 546 Dowling, J. J., Longbush .. .. 62 82 Fleming, James, Fortification. Waimahaka 702 966 Drain, Donald, Lochiel .. .. . . 312 447 Fletcher, A. R., 52 Chelmsford Street, Inver- — 5 Drain, James, Spar Bush .. .. i 1,127 1,254 gill Drake, A. T., Mokotua .. .. .. 261 184 Flint, C., Haldane .. .. ... j — 133 Dray, E. F., Glenham .. .. .. — 50 Flint, Miss G., Otara .. .. .. 143 89 Driscoll, John, Otahuti Road, Winton .. 659 650 Flynn, M. F., Wallacetown .. .. j 235 320 Drummond, Alexander, Five Rivers .. 730 857 ' Forbes, Alexander R., Lochiel .. .. 574 730 Drummond Bros., Five Rivers .. .. 3,577 3,704 [ Forbes, A. W., Woodlands .. .. 669 1,249 Drysdale, James, Brydone .. .. 433 416 Forbes, Henry J., Woodlands .. .. 405 520 Duff, D., Makarewa .. .. .. 254 304 Forbes, John, Otama ., .. .. 177 132 Duffey, James, Winton .. ., 202 130 Forbes, John, Gore .. .. .. I 344 183 Dun, David (rural delivery), Gore .. 380 650 Ford, John, East Chatton .. .. 756 1,106 Duncan, W. G. R., Waikaka .. .. 81 42 Ford, J. J. and J. P. (rural delivery), Mabel 508 502 Dunlop, A., Pine Bush .. .. .. 31 36 Bush Dunlop, Robert, Tussock Creek .. .. 450 456 Ford, J. V. (rural delivery), Mabel Bush .. 140 133 Dunlop, William, Pine Bush .. .. 190 205 Ford, Martin W., Chatton .. .. j 785 813 Dunn Bros.. Riversdale .. .. 889 1,080 Ford, William, Fairview, Isla Bank .. 1,072 582 Dunn, James H., Morton Mains .. .. 150 3 Forde, Thomas, Fortrose .. .. ! 97 53 Duthie Bros., Pine Bush .. .. 586 485 Forde, W. E., Pine Bush .. .. j 2,492 1,989 Duthie, D., Wyndham .. .. .. 92 156 Forrest, A. W., Waianiwa .. .. 403 473 Duthie, J., Lochiel .. .. .. 43 129 Forsyth, C. J., Waikaka .. .. 571 Nil * Beturn not received.

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Southland County—continued. Forsyth, C., Wendon Valley .. .. — 25 Forsyth, R. and M., Mabel Bush.. .. — 178 Fortune, J. F., Mandeville .. .. — 817 Fortune, W. and J., Mandeville .. .. 550 Nil Fosbender Bros., P.O. Box 267, Invercargill 1,440 1,350 Fosbender, F., Nearoa .. .. .. 556 710 Foster, James H., Mokoreta .. .. 510 680 Foulston, G. F. (rural delivery), Wendon .. 490 408 Fow, Thomas, Mataura.. .. .. 87 61 Fowler, Henry (Green Hills Property), 186 Nil Anderson's Bay, Dunedin Fowler, James (rural delivery), Wendon .. 511 448 Fowler, James M., Branxholm, Ryal Bush 771 1,076 Fowler, Walter, Wendon (rural delivery), 897 893 Gore Fox, G. J., Rocklands, Fortrose .. .. 2,630 3,030 Foxj<G. J., Putangahau.. .. .. 1,540 1,824 Fox, J. W., Waimahaka .. .. — 455 Frame, PI, Wyndham .. .. .. 148 148 Frame, William, jun., Wyndham.. .. 91 133 France, E., Pukerau .. .. .. 994 1,097 France, G., 109 Bowmont Street, Invercargill 800 460 Fraser Bros., Tokanui .. .. .. 285 285 Fraser, G. A., Fortrose . . .. .. 235 167 Fraser, John, Mabel Bush .. .. 1,180 1,420 Fraser, Robert, Tokanui .. .. 208 279 Fraser, Thomas, Waianiwa .. .. 1,162 1,439 Fraser, W. J., Raeburn, Mimihau " .. 516 528 Frew, R., Waikiwi, Invercargill .. .. 88 101 Friedlander, Max, No. 1, Te Tipua (rural 2,565 2,723 delivery), Gore Frisby, T., Dipton .. .. .. 452 Nil Gait, Alexander (private bag), Invercargill 653 796 Gait, Allan, Tuturau .. .. .. 1,391 1,422 Gait, John H. (No. 2 rural delivery), Mataura 943 990 Gardene, William (rural delivery), Chatton 1,150 1,390 Gardyne, R. H., Waikaka . . . . 1,243 1,446 Garvev Bros., Mabel Bush .. .. 1,270 1,400 Gaulter, Edward E., Waikaka .. .. 1,947 1,915 Genge, E., Wyndham .. .. .. 333 520 Genge, Mrs. H., Balfour .. .. — 520 George, L., Balfour .. .. .. 587 Nil George, Mrs. Jane, Tussock Creek .. 737 955 Gerkin, W., Knapdale .. .. .. — 262 Gerrard, Alexander, Box 33, Winton .. 91 101 Gerrard, Arthur L., Winton .. .. 624 664 Gerrard, Phil., Winton .. .. .. 159 215 Gerrard, Thomas, Winton .. .. 35 35 Gibb, Mrs. Sarah, Awarua Plains .. 274 249 Gibson, Mrs., P.O., Wyndham .. .. 248 187 Gibson, R. B., and Son, Five Rivers .. ; 55.1 559 Gilchrist, Duncan, Waikaka Valley .. 778 721 Gilfedder, J. J., Kennington .. .. I 70 Nil Gilkison, J. L., Invercargill .. .. I — 1,047 Gill, E., Woodlands .. .. .. — 46 Gill, R„ Athol.. .. .. .. 1,622 1,930 Gill, W. and Mrs. Martha, Brown's .. 58 180 Gillbee, George M., Putangahau .. .. 225 279 Giller, E. C., Mossburn . . .. .. 619 408 Gilmour, James S., Hedgehope .. .. 52 Nil Gilmour, William, Riverside, Winton .. 763 497 Glendinning, W., Mataura Island .. 39 39 Glover Bros., Mataura .. .. .. 76 226 Gluyas, F., Balfour .. .. .. 384 545 Goble, D., Benmore .. .. .. 303 262 Goble, J., Dipton .. .. .. j — 498 Goble, Patrick, Dipton .. .. .. | 155 199 Going, W., Kauana . . .. .. I 56 82 Golden, Mrs. Henry, Pine Bush .. .. i 105 77 Golden, Thomas, Fortrose .. .. 323 240 Goldsmith, E., Mabel Bush .. .. j 27 22 Good son and Sons, Morton Mains .. — 20 Goodson, F. W., Morton Mains .. .. 89 330 Goodwin, C. W., Te Tipua (rural delivery), 146 269 Gore Goodwin, W., Pukerau . . .. .. 246 375 Gordon and Noble, Dunearn, Winton .. 403 393 Gordon, George, Crichton Park, Pukerau .. 61 172 Gordon, N., South Hillend, Winton .. 123 216 Gow, D. and J., Benmore .. .. — 204 Graeve, F., Mataura . . .. . . 712 951 Graham, George (rural delivery), Gore .. 263 341 Graham, J., Kennington .. .. 353 377 Graham, J. A., Mataura Island .. .. 92 72 Graham, John, Glencoe .. .. » — I 8 ' ;

No. of Sheep oa I April 30, April 30, , 1925. 1926. Southland County—continued. Graham, Richard, Mataura Island .. 70 68 Graham, Samuel, East Gore .. .. 1,001 2,072 Graham, William, Waikaka .. .. 881 1,015 Graham, W. and I).. Ferndale .. .. 564 549 Grant, A. and E., Otapiri (rural delivery), 584 672 Winton Grant, James, Otapiri (rural delivery), Winton 774 Nil Grant, James F., Gore .. .. .. 1,215 1.216 Grant, Mrs. M., Otapiri (rural delivery), — 445 Winton Grant, Robert, Balfour .. .. .. 550 620 Gray, A., Titiroa .. .. .. 163 42 Gray, C., Dipton West .. .. .. 427 542 Gray, George, Wallacetown .. .. 181 194 Gray, John (Executors of), Mataura .. 460 467 Gray, John, Ryal Bush .. .. 262 146 Gray, Robert, Balfour .. .. .. 123 650 Gray, W. A., Wallacetown .. .. — 82 Gray, W. L., Wallacetown .. .. 153 148 Green, John James, Gore .. .. ""350 263 Greenless, Alex., Wyndham .. .. 1,132 1,002 Gregg, D. (c/o Mrs. Race), Pomona Road, 277 305 Georgetown, Invercargill Gregg, Herbert, Tokanui Gorge .. .. 269 121 Grey, John G., Te Tipua (rural delivery), Gore 546 549 Grieve, Alexander, Mimihau, Wyndham .. 1,141 1.170 Grieve, George, Otahuti .. .. 220 900 Grieve, John S., Waianiwa .. .. 139 130 Grieve, Thomas F., Otahuti .. .. 433 596 Grieve, Walter, Athol .. .. .. 955 774 Groves, Mrs. E., Balfour .. .. 48 74 Groves, William, Balfour .. .. 480 306 Guerin, James, Te Tipua, Gore .. .. 497 540 Gutschlag, F., Romney Downs, Waikaka .. 1,429 1,485 Gutschlag, W., Box 25, Waikaka .. 183 163 Hagen, T., Tokanui .... .. — 5 Hailes, C. J. and W. J., Balfour .. .. 1,727 1,491 Hailes, F. J., Otahuti .. .. .. — 339 Hailes, W. P., Chartlea Park, Balfour . . 1,523 1,816 Hair, W., Mataura Island .. .. 68 Nil Haldane, D., Slope Point .. .. 228 215 Haldane, James, Waikawa .. .. 355 305 Haldane, William (rural box), Niagara .. 500 550 Hall, Albert, Freshford .. . . .. 505 680 Hall. Johnston, Dipton .. .. .. 290 264 Halliday Bros., Kamahi .. .. — 442 Hamill, Mrs. K., Gorge Road .. .. — 61 Hamilton, Albert, Brown's .. .. 356 251 Hamilton Bros., Savill's Flat, Lumsden .. 2,927 2,056 Hamilton, George, Tokanui . . . . 60 67 Hamilton, J., Ryal Bush .. .. 4 6 Hamilton, J. B., Morton Mains .. .. 239 310 Hamilton, J. R., Menzies Ferry .. . . 340 362 Hamilton, R. (rural delivery), Otapiri .. 88 80 Hamilton, R., Waikawa .. .. 258 406 Hamilton, Thomas, Forest Hill, Lochiel .. 403 444 Hamilton, Thomas, Riverside, Winton .. 1,499 1,513 Hamilton, William, Winton .. .. 493 590 Hammill, F. W., Ferndale .. .. — 43 Hammond, Henry, Otapiri (rural delivery), 237 382 Winton Hankey, Hans, Pukerau .. .. 153 210 Hanley, John, Gore .. .. .. 2,530 2,236 Hannah, George, Mataura .. .. 26 Nil Hanning, T., Hedgehope .. .. 295 456 Hanning, Thomas (Estate of), Hedgehope.. 254 454 Hanning, W. J., Grove Bush . . .. 23 38 Hansen, Albert, Quarry Hills .. .. 333 301 Hansen, Charles, Kapuka .. .. 182 182 Hansen, E. F., Mokotua .. .. — 121 Harcourt, R. B., Athol .. .. .. 2,405 2,460 Hardiman, P. J., Pyramid .. .. 122 217 Harding, H. C., Gore-Te Tipua (rural — 276 delivery), Gore Hargest, J., Rakahouka .. .. 1,772 2,575 Hargest, James, Mandeville .. .. 2,835 1,445 Harrison, E. W., Dipton . . . . 364 480 Harrison, John, Parawa .. .. 1,858 2,035 Harrison, William, Dipton .. .. 628 578 Harvey, Andrew, Maitland .. .. 1,316 1,314 Harvey, C. W., Greenvale, Waikaka .. 3,715 4,280 Harvey, G., Athol .. "i .. 144 168 Harvey, H., Slope Point .. .. — 130 Harvey, J., Waikaka Valley .. .. 306 476 Harvey, J. D., Waipounamu .. .. 26 212

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No. of Sheep oil April 30, A pril 30, 1926. 1926. Southland County—continued. Howarth, Henry W. (Estate of), Te Tipua 245 295 Howden, A. E., Seaward Downs .. — 117 Howden Bros., Oaklands, Mataura Island .. 021 Ni! Howden, L. J., Mataura Island .. 200 204 Howden, R. J., Oaklands, Mataura Island .. — 761 Howe, Andrew, Wyndham .. .. 757 054 Ho wells, Miss L. J., Waianiwa .. .. 8 2] Hubber, J. T., Winton .. .. 283 385 Hughes, Charles, Woodlands .. .. 23 50 Humphries, Charles, Wyndham . . .. 778 1,169 Humphries, James E., Tuturau .. .. 245 428 Hunt, W. D., Waitoru Property (e/o Wright, 1,223 4,426 Stephenson, and Co.), P.O. Box 75, Invercargill Hunter, C. F. and T., Glenham .. .. 1,265 1,262 Hunter, G., Wyndham .. .. .. — 48 Hunter, J., Wyndham .. .. .. 316 81 Hunter, Joseph, Wyndham .. .. — 480 Hunter and Rice, Wyndham .. .. — 308 Hunter, Thomas, Pyramid .. .. 273 330 Hunter, William, Wyndham .. .. 1,095 1,547 Hurle, D., Fortrose .. .. .. 117 12 Hurley, James A., Wendonside .. .. 700 1,065 Hutton, Mrs. M., Waikaia .. .. — 10 Inder, S. G., Gore .. .. .. 110 298 Irvine, A., Pukerau .. .. .. 487 504 Irvine, D., Wyndham ... .. .. 30 16 Irving, Archibald M., Woodlands .. 285 242 Irving, E. and W., Myross Bush .. .. 34 46 Irwin, George, Mataura.. .. .. 390 481 Irwin, Joseph, Glenham .. .. 783 1,064 Irwin, R. H., Brown's .. .. .. 490 544 Irwin, R. J., Glenham .. .. .. 299 303 Irwin, Robert, andjSons, Loohiel.. .. 536 246 Irwin, Samuel, Brown's.. .. .. 410 508 Ischia, M., East Chatton .. .. 415 900 Ive, Henry, Wyndham .. .. .. 63 56 Jamieson, Andrew, Box 23, Lumsden .. 212 214 Jamieson, William, Awarua (railway bag), 212 413 Awarua Plains Jefcoate, J. E., Maple Grove, Inveroargill 911 1,200 Jeff, E. S., Bankend (rural delivery), Puke- 3,055 3,010 rau Jeffrey, Thomas, Freshford .. .. 2,105 2,010 Jeffries, W. G., Fernhill Estate, Mokoreta.. 2,072 2,974 Jenkins, A. R., Underwood .. .. — 21 Jenkins, W., South Hillend .. .. 81 21 Jenkins, W. H., Brydone .. .. 641 724 Jennings, George, jun., Otara .. .. 362 258 Jennings, John, Glenham .. .. 61 62 Jennings, R. E., Otara .. .. .. 528 523 Jennings, W. J., Otara .. .. .. 2)8 220 Jensen, Andres, Toa, Longbush .. .. 98 164 Johansen, E. C., Mataura Island .. — 593 Johnson, T. B., Otama .. .. • .. 720 1,433 Johnston, A. B., Brydone .. .. 552 650 Johnston and Earl, Five Rivers, Lowther 844 796 Johnston and Pauline, Oto Creek, Brydone 90 Nil Johnston, A. R., Waikaka Valley .. 822 776 Johnston, Andrew, Edendale .. .. 60 43 Johnston, G. P., Comely Bank, Gore .. 1,243 1,373 Johnston, J. A., Belmagh, Waimumu (rural 442 399 delivety), Gore Johnston, J. A. and W., Gore .. .. 542 575 Johnston, John, Brydone .. .. 786 70S Johnston, R. J. (Te Tipua Rural Delivery), 382 328 Gore Johnston, William, Waikaia .. .. 647 453 Johnstone, A. A., Wyndham .. .. 113 155 Johnstone, A. B., Brydone .. .. — 650 Jones, W. R. (rural mail), Wendon .. 459 355 Jones, William, Kapuka .. .. 70 112 Jones, W. T., Mandeville .. .. — 236 Joyce, J. D., West Plains .. .. 347 402 Joyce, P. J., Winton .. .. .. 205 369 Joyce, Patrick, Waikiwi, Inveroargill .. 542 542 Kania, Mrs. G., Hedgehope .. .. ] 1 Kay, Angus Lindsay, Balfour .. .. 278 Nil! Kean, James, Dunearn, Winton .. .. 950 1,057 Kean, John, Dipton .. .. .. 1,726 4,110 Kean, Mrs. Mary (Martin Kean, Manager), 1,790 1,611 South Hillend Kean, Patrick, South Hillend .. .. 1,830 1,932 Keast, F., Grove Bush .. .. .. 34 4 Keen, T. A., Springhills .. .. 540 758

| No. of 8heep on April 30, April 30, ' 1925. 1926. Southi.and County— continued. Haugh, J., Mataura .. .. .. — 52 Hawkins, S. W., and Son, Benmore, Kattana 640 730 Hay, G. 8., Brydone .. .. . . 822 725 Hayes, M., Niagara . . . . .. 16 Hay ward, A. V. (c/o P.O.), Gore . . 248 292 Hay ward, J. G., Otapiri (rural delivery), 365 416 Winton Hayward, W. G., Dipton .. .. 892 1,060 Hayward, William (Estate of), Otapiri (rural 112 Nil delivery), Win ton Hazlett, J. G., Limehills .. .. 138 370 Hazlett, T. A., Otapiri (rural delivery), 539 1,094 Winton Heads, G., Edendale .. .. . . 74 Heads, John, Edendale .. .. 160 J45 Healey, E. J., Gore .. .. .. — 371 Healey, Mrs. C., Dipton .. .. 20 12 Healy, Patrick L., Gore .. .. 300 Nil Heaps, W. W., Wyndham .. .. 6 J 66 Heath Bros., Lumsden .. .. 1,533 1,090 Hellier, Mrs. M. A., Gore .. .. 115 111 Henderson, A. F., Box 20, Charlton .. JII 451 Henderson Bros., Kennington .. .. 396 65 Henderson Bros., Wendon Valley .. 1,016 1,066 Henderson, Donald and W., Wendon Valley — 20 Henderson, J., Charlton, Gore .. .. 267 285 Henderson, J., Brown's .. . . 235 Henderson, John, Chatton (private bag), 265 245 Gore Henderson, John, Myross Bush . . 10 64 Henderson, John, Otapiri, Winton . . 772 564 Henderson, Mrs. S. J., Otapiri (rural de- 296 836 livery), Winton Henderson, W. (Estate of), Glencoe (rural 1,615 1,362 delivery), Invercargill Henry, J. A., Mokoreta . . . . 150 * 109 Herron, A., Pukerau .. .. .. — 40 Herron, G. R., Pukerau .. .. — j 201 Herron, Mrs. James, Waikaka . . . . 500 666 Herron, N. H., Woodstock (rural delivery), 182 179 Glencoe Herron, William, Pukerau .. . . 347 472 Hewlett, Charles, Waikaka . . . . 304 348 Hiddleston, A. H., Edendale .. .. 870 270 Hill, J. H., Lome .. .. .. 510 714 Hillas, H., Winton .. .. .. 1.120 1,050 Hillis, John, Seaward Downs .. .. 40 Nil Hillis, Samuel, Myross Bush .. .. 8 7 Hishon, Mortimer, Limehills .. .. 1,514 1,695 Hishon, W. P., Oreti .. .. .. 1,748 2,051 Hoban, A., Kapuka . . .. . . 151 173 Hocking, W. J., Hedgehope .. . . 282 381 Hoddinott, John, Waituna .. .. 250 376 Hodge, P., Riversdale .. . . .. 16 Hodge, T., Riversdale . . .. .. 22 122 Hodgkinson, 0., Waikaka . . .. — 149 Hodgkinson, T. E., Ryal Bush . . . . 100 10 Hodgkinson, William, Ryal Bush . . 600 457 Hogg and Houston, Benmore .. .. 4,080 4,108 Holland, James, Gore .. . . . . 247 658 Holland, Thomas W., Longridge Village.. 781 1,172 Holmes, A. S., Waimahaka . . . . 2,992 3,055 Holmes, F., Rosedale, Invercargill . . 95 Holmes, J., Tokanui .. 92 45 Honeywood, Mrs., Castlerock, Lumsden .. 275 803 Hood, J. F., Edendale . . . . 336 354 Hopkins, D. D., Wyndham . . .. 183 Hopkins, J. D., Holmwood, Wyndham . . 256 225 Horder, Leslie S., Kennington .. . . 1 51 Horman, A., Makarewa North .. .. 108 Horne, Alfred, Morton Mains .. .. 406 468 Home, R., Mataura .. .. .. 2,150 1,188 Horner, Mrs. F., Waimairi, Oreti .. — 144 Horner, J. A., Winton .. .. 2,740 2,130 Horrell, Arthur, Riversdale .. .. 508 637 Horrell, Edward, Waipounamu .. .. 369 614 Horrell, George, H., Waipounamu . . 102 171 Horrell, H. H., Wendon Valley .. 1,838 1,385 Horrell, H. W. C., Fairview, Mandeville 535 644 Horrell, S. F. J., Mandeville .. .. 813 877 Horton, A. H., Tussock Creek .. .. — 62 Horton, H., Grove Bush . . . . 321 287 Horton, J., Mokotua .. . . .. 203 403 Horton, William, Hedgehope . . . . 370 349 Houston Bros., Gorge Road .. .. 208 23 ]

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No. of Shoep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1<J26. Southland County—continued. Keir Bros., Charlton .. .. .. 426 614 Keith, John, Limehills .. .. .. 305 557 Keith, Robert, Lumsden .. . . 1,395 1,022 , Kelly, Mrs. P. J., South Hillend .. .. 631 870 Kelly, N., Okapua, Chatton .. .. 2,213 2,557 Kelly, William, Waikaka .. .. 500 819 Kelsey, 6., Riversdale .. .. .. 114 284 Kemp, John, Ferndale .. .. .. 404 763 Kennedy, James, Waianiwa .. .. 137 166 Kennedy, John, Fortification .. .. 2,370 2,380 Kennedy, Robert H. (rural delivery), Otama 100 352 Kennedy, S., Pukerau . . .. .. — 896 Kenny, S., Redan, Wyndham .. .. 40 Nil Keown, John R., Balfour .. .. 261 265 Keown, R. R., Waipounamu, Balfour .. 213 223 Keown, T. R. Balfour . . .. .. 199 230 Keown, W. R., Box 47, Balfour .. .. 1 Nil Kerr, J. F., Mortoon Mains .. * .. — 71 Kerr, J. W., Mokotua .. .. .. ! 442 420 Kerr, Mrs. E., Morton Mains .. .. 158 71 Kerr, Patrick, (rural delivery), Winton .. j 222 292 Kerr, R. C., Waikaia .. .. .. j 526 540 Kerr, William, Brown's.. .. .. 576 624 Kerr, William, Myross Bush .. .. I 60 80 Kerse, Charles and Son, Waikaka .. | 808 Nil Kerse, H. A., Waikaka .. .. . . j — 995 Kerse, John, Pukerau .. .. .. j 193 265 Kidd, George, Kauana . . .. ' • • 173 99 Kilpatrick, R., Box 9, Charlton .. .. 40 125 King, G., Springliills .. .. .. ! 310 410 King, J. P., Waituna .. .. .. 123 114 King, Mrs. W. H., Benmore Post-office, j 1,740 1,651 Hokonui King, R. and G„ Winton .. . . 2,216 2,825 Kingdom, W. F., Gore .. .. .. I 489 648 Kingdon, J. W., Gore .. .. .. I 524 759 Kingsbury, E. S., Riversdale .. .. j 20 200 Kirkpatrick, K., Waikaka .. 1,879 1,855 Knapp, W., Mokoreta .. .. .. j 282 275 Knowles, A. E., Box 15, Riversdale .. 345 352 Kubala, R. J., Gore .. .. .. j 762 890 Ladbrook, A. J., Charlton .. ... [ 189 173 Ladbrook, W. G. C., McNab .. .'. 377 412 Ladbrooke, J., Dipton .. .. .. 260 420 Laidlaw, A., Wyndham .. .. J 199 Nil Laidlaw, J. and A., Rockmount, Glcnham j 170 285 Lamb, Charles, Quarry Hills .. .. 186 233 Lamb, J. W„ Waikaka .. .. .. j 393 674 Lamb, John, Balfour .. .. .. 772 752 Lamb, Mrs. C., Quarry Hills .. .. 386 427 Lamb, Robert, Quarry Hills ... .. j 215 147 Lambie, James, Forest Hill, Brown's .. 182 200 Lamont, John S., Edendale .. .. j 274 835 Landells Mrs. T. F., Mataura (rural delivery), j 370 450 Gore Lang, Richard, Wright's Bush .. .. 342 416 Langer, B., Niagara .. .. .. 42 82 Langford, Joseph, South Hillend.. .. I 908 1,092 Langford, Mrs. Mary, South Hillend .. | 557 Nil Larner, M., Oware, Wyndham .. .. ) 100 152 Lawlor, M. R., Gore .. .. .. 358 286 Lawrence, A. T., Oteramika Road, Invercar- 50 140 gill Lawrence, George, Hedgehope .. .. 458 667 Lawrie Bros., Grove Bush . . .. -— 60 Lawson Bros., Woodlands .. .. | 7 329 Lawson, John, Waituna .. .. 209 190 Leckie Bros., Caddon Bros., Wyndham .. j ■— 509 Leckie Bros., Redan, Wyndham .. .. I — 510 Leckie, W. G., Wyndham .. .. j 205 153 Ledington, J'., Lochiel .. .. .. 408 224 Legat, D. C., Winton .. .. .. j 426 344 Legat, F., Gap Road, Winton .. .. 626 509 Leishman, D. M., Wendon Valley .. , 650 528 Leith, J. M., Tokanui .. .. .. — 87 Leonard, C. W., Edendale .. .. — 13 Leonard, Roger, Roslyn Bush .. .. 242 106 Lewis, Alfred, Fortification .. .. 401 420 Lewis, E. J., Longbush .. .. 25 33 Liggett, James, Woodlands .. .. | 17 16 Liggett, J. H., Tussock Creek .. .. 190 279 Liggett, R., Tussock Creek .. .. j 186 310 Lightfoot, W, Tussock Creek .. .. 172 223 Lilico, James, and Son, Lammermoor, Otahutij 1,222 1,510 (rural delivery), Winton I

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Southland County—continued. Lilieo, James (rural delivery), Winton .. 818 815 Lindsay, James, Otapiri (rural delivery), 259 569 Winton Lindsay, James (rural delivery), South Hill- 702 415 end Lindsay, J. C., Otahuti .. .. 552 911 Lindsay, W. and A., Dipton .. .. 761 1,130 Lindsay, W. E., Drummond .. .. 118 151 Little, J. L., Toa .. .. .. — 69 Little, Walter L., Pukerau .. .. 916 Nil Livingston, D. C., Titiroa .. .. 238 29 Lobb Bros., Gorge Road .. .. 204 Nil Lobb, T. S., Edendale .. .. .. 107 278 Lockerbie, Robert, Otapiri Gorge (rural de- 5 8 livery), Winton Logan, Thomas, Otama.. .. .. 675 I 726 Looney, John, South Hillend .. .. 1,160 2,890 Looney, J. C., South Hillend .. .. — 618 Looney, J. T„ South Hillend .. .. 500 830 Lowe, John, Seaward Downs .. .. I $2 95 I.umsden, Alexander, Gap Road, Winton .. 211 262 Lush Bros., Balfour .. .. .. 185 612 Lynch Bros., Balfour .. .. .. 810 631 Lynch, G., Riversdale .. .. .. — 250 Lynch, S. and H., Riversdale .. .. 1,694 3,514 Lyons, P., Balfour .. .. .. 1,136 398 Macale, A., Pukerau .. .. .. — 535 Macale, Arthur, The Pines, Otaria, Pukerau 377 Nil Macale, M., Mataura .. .. .. 500 587 Macalister, J. and W., Cone Peak, Kauana 2,178 2,275 MacBean, A. W., Dipton .. .. 190 324 Maedonald, Alexander (rural delivery), Glen- 508 610 coe MacDonald, D., Glencoe .. .. 343 418 Maedonald, Donald, Edendale .. .. 708 897 Maedonald, George J., Wright's Bush .. 159 234 Maedonald, Hector (rural delivery), Hokonui 200 115 Maedonald, James C., Morton Mains .. 3,189 1,163 Maedonald, R. K., Edendale .. .. 48 222 MacGibbon, A. A., Gore .. .. 980 1,170 Mackay, A., Wendon (rural delivery), Gore 1,356 1,426 Mackay, Alexander, Riversdale .. .. 394 367 Mackay, Findlay, Mataura .. .. 1,055 965 Mackay, Mrs. G. B., Riversdale .. .. 350 325 Mackay, James, jun., Hedgehope .. 406 515 Mackay, N. R., Dipton .. .. .. — 26 Mackay, W. (rural delivery), Wendon .. 954 862 Maekay, W. G. (rural delivery), Gore .. 742 680 Mackay, W. H., Kaweku .. .. 558 599 Mackay, William, Otama .. .. • — 852 Mackenzie, Donald, Dipton .. .. 586 588 Mackinnon, Duncan, Mandeville .. .. 539 555 Mackintosh, J. M., Glencoe .. .. 432 330 Maclaren Bros., Wyndham .. .. 1,030 1,152 Maclean, John, Brown's .. .. 169 339 Macnamara, P., Dipton .. .. 40 37 McNamara, P., Dipton .. .. .. — 37 Macpherson, Daniel, Waianiwa .. .. 827 653 Macpherson, Dugald, Waianiwa .. .. 484 ! 586 Macpherson, James, Waianiwa .. .. 498 I 490 Maddren Bros. (Limited), Wyndham .. 501 | 511 Maher, A. R., Wendonside .. .. 850 j 1,012 Maher Bros., Wendonside .. .. 912 j 1,424. Maher, Patrick, Waikaia, Wendonside .. 802 | Nil Mainland, J., Quarry Hill .. .. 546 j 599 Malcolm, J. D., Morton Mains .. .. 535 ! 754 Malcolm, William (rural delivery), Winton.. ; 477 j 434 Malone, P. and T., Lowther, via Lumsden .. j 1,365 | 1,338 Maloney Bros., Makarewa . . .. ! 305 344 Maloney, C., Lumsden .. .. .. ' 89 112 Maloney, J. A., Otatara .. .. |, 26 [ 44 Manson, Alexander, Croydon Bush, Gore ,. j' 360 [ 598 Manson, T. B., Waikaia Plains, Balfour .. 2,000 ! 2,400 Marshall, A., Putangahau .. .. 448 | 391 Marshall, David, Waianiwa .. .. 880 j 979 Marshall, Francis, Wendonside .. .. 595 i 681 Marshall, H., P.O. Box 37, Wyndham .. j 2,340 Nil Marshall, J., Lumsden .. .. .. 122 I 128 Marshall, T. C. (private bag), Gore .. j 311 415 Martin, Irvine T., Box 95, Gore .. .. I 254 j 285 Martin, Robert, Otama .. .. .. 1 334 I 402 Martin, William James, Dipton .. .. 445 | 740 Maslin, Walter, Pukerau .. .. I 621 J 539 Mason, Andrew, Ferndale .. .. 372 ! 371 Mason, H., Pukerau .. .. .. ! 205 | 323

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1920. Southland County—continued. Matheson, John, Freshford .. .. 1.574 1,438 Matheson, M., Five Rivers .. .. 3,383 2,778 Matheson, W., Glenham .. .. j 737 865 Matthews, M. H., Mokotua .. .. j 52 Nil Matthews, W., Otapiri Post-office .. 740 1,067 Mawhinney, I. G., Ferndale .. .. ! — 715 May, J. T., Winton (rural delivery), Otahuti | 800 j 812 McAlister, James, Mataura .. .. 64 j 01 McAlister, John, Lumsden .. .. 118 } 36 MeAlister, John, Pyramid .. .. 269 j 44 McAlister, William, Kauana .. .. 672 J 661 McAllan, A., Waipounamu .. .. 375 691 McAlwee, William, Mokoreta .. .. j 283 j 302 McBain, Donald, Otama .. .. i 352 ! 434 McBeath, D., Mataura Island .. .. 1,229 1,029 MoBride, Henry (No. 2 Rural Delivery), | 84 12 Wyndham McBride, T., Wyndham .. .. — 75 McBride, W., Mossburn.. .. .. 482 646 McCaldon, George, Balfour .. .. 964 935 McCall, C., Seaward Downs .. .. — 41 McCallum, A., Awarua Plains .. .. 40 Nil McCallum, J., Wright's Bush .. .. — 153 McCallum, James, Gorge Road .. .. 144 j 162 McCallum, James, Ryal Bush .. . . 410 \ 731 McCallum, John, Brown's .. .. 639 j 593 McCallum, John, Loehiel .. .. 287 714 McCalman, Peter, Fortrose .. .. 323 317 McCarthy, Andrew, South Hillend .. 562 526 McCarthy, E. (rural delivery),- Oreti .. , 740 740 McCarthy, John, South Hillend .. . .. 133 403 McCarthy, P. A., South Hillend .. .. 527 430 McCaul Bros., Seaward Downs .. .. — 17 McChesney, J., Lowther, via Lumsden .. — 640 McChlery, A., Mataura .. .. .. 280 333 McColgan, James, Niagara .. .. 210 246 McConachie, Malcolm, Loehiel .. .. 350 450 McCorkindale, John, Brydone .. .. 296 1,139 McCrostie, C. R., Spar Bush (rural delivery), — 4 Winton McCrostie, James, Otahuti (rural delivery), 395 406 Winton McDonald, A., Edendale .. .. 99 81 McDonald, A. and R. C., Otapiri (rural 1,078 1,185 delivery), Winton McDonald, A. M., Pukerau .. .. 99 143 McDonald Bros., Morton Mains .. .. 312 358 McDonald, C. A., Dipton .. .. .. 1,046 940 McDonald, Charles, (rural box), Quarry Hills 335 426 McDonald, Christopher, Otapiri (rural de- 625 630 livery), Winton McDonald, Colin (rural delivery), Glencoe 432 486 McDonald, I)., Dipton .. .. .. 1,113 968 McDonald, D., Wyndham .. .. 200 170 McDonald, David, Balfour .. .. 56 280 McDonald, Donald, Maybank, Limehills . . 248 407 McDonald, F. and T., Morton Mains .. — 33 McDonald, J., Edendale .. .. — 306 McDonald, J. and C., Glencoe .. . . 55 57 McDonald, J. C., Diamond Peak, Gore .. 2,369 2,515 MacDonald, John G.. Hedgehope .. 414 428 McDonald, K. A., Morton Mains .. 680 1,050 McDonald, Kenneth, Ferndale, Redan, 630 922 Wyndham McDonald, M„ Balfour .. .. .. 820 2,024 McDonald, Mrs. Thomas, Lumsden .. 405 435 McDonald, P. A., Dipton .. .. 1,100 Nil McDonald, P. J. H., Dipton .. .. 530 724 McDonald, Thomas, Mataura .. .. 94 132 McDonald, W., Balfour .. .. 775 652 MacDonald, William, Loehiel .. .. 330 374 McDonough, John, Waikaia .. .. 2,257 1,988 McDowell, A. L., Pukerua .. .. 416 710 McDowell, H., Taramoa .. .. 236 185 McDowell, Mrs. M. A., Gore .. .. 28S 428 McDowell, Montgomery, Ryal Bush . 663 Nil McDowell, R., Townend Farm, Gore .. 100 Nil McDowell, Robert, Wendonside .. .. 182 340 McEwan, Neil, jun., Glenham .. .. 921 1,201 McEwan, Neil, Wyndham .. .. 3,095 2,870 McEwan, R., Tokanui .. .. .. 330 355 McEwen, John, Brown's .. .. 204 164 McFadzien, D., Fortrose .. .. 464 521 McFadzien, J., Loehiel .. .. .. 320 364 McFarlane, David R., Otahuti .. .. 252 250

i No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Southland County—continued. McFetrick, T., Kauana .. .. .. 817 2,013 McGeorge Bros., Fleming, Waikaka .. 281 448 McGill, John, Waimumu .. .. 4 Nil McGiilivray, 1)., Limehills .. .. 333 347 McGillivray, T. W., Menzies Ferry .. 192 368 MoGolgan, J., Niagara .. .. .. 20 47 McGowan, R. A., Mataura .. .. 504 489 McGregor, C., Green vale, Waikaka .. 14 8 McGregor, D. J., Brown's .. .. 57 24 McGregor, D. McR., Brown's .. .. 56 34 McGregor, John, Springhills .. .. 155 154 McHugh, D., South Hillend .. .. 147 376 McTlwrick, J. (Estate of), Oreti . . .. 203 Nil Mcllerick, James, G., Otapiri (rural delivery), | 820 1,410 Win ton Mcintosh, A., Waikaka .. .. , 538 582 Mcintosh, Charles, Hedgehope .. .. 114 62 Mcintosh, Robert, Fortrose .. .. 233 263 Mcintosh, S. A.. Waikaka .. . . 494 574 Mcintosh, William, Wallacetown .. 438 ' 580 Mclntyre, Alexander, Wendon Valley .. 1,706 1 1,853 Mclntyre, Angus, Tussock Creek . . 228 746 Mclntyre, D. R., Wendon Valley .. 698 I 673 Mclntyre, Donald, Kennington .. .. 368 427 Mclntyre, Hugh, Benio, Pukerau .. 712 I 704 Mclntyre, J. E., Longbush .. .. 5 129 Mclntyre, N., Tussock Creek .. .. — 81 McKay, A. and J., Mataura . . .. 373 835 McKay, Archibald, Hedgehope . . .. 39 34 McKay, John, Ardoch, Wyndham . . 62 62 McKay, Mrs. Barbara, Wendonside .. 742 ! ,299 McKay, Mrs. Catherine, Mossburn .. 338 304 McKay, Murdoch, Waikaia .. .. 554 535 McKee, Joseph, Waikaia .. .. 2,116 1,532 McKee, William, Waikaia .. .. 1,036 1,115 McKellar Bros., Glenure, Balfour .. 5,584 6,761 McKelvie, Charles, Wyndham .. .. 734 548 McKelvie, L., Mataura .. .. .. 9 18 McKelvie, Neil, Wyndham .. .. 607 597 McKenzie, A., Lochiel .. .. .. 530 701 McKenzie, A. G., Loehiel .. . . 225 260 McKenzie, Alexander, Otahuti (rural de- 429 727 livery), Winton McKenzie, Colin, Waikaia .. .. 282 j 216 McKenzie, D., Winton (rural delivery), Ota- 700 j 786 piri McKenzie, D. C., Glenham . . .. 208 250 McKenzie, Donald, Green vale, Waikaka .. 905 1,504 McKenzie, G. W., Dipton .. .. 212 45 McKenzie, George B., Gore . . .. 900 980 McKenzie, H., Woodlands . . . . 127 122 McKenzie, J. A., and Co., Woodslee Downs 2,050 Nil Estate, Mataura Island McKenzie, J. C., Mandeville .. .. 203 246 McKenzie, James, Seaward Downs .. 110 48 McKenzie, John, Pine Bush .. .. 250 447 McKenzie, K. A., Limehills (rural delivery), 664 957 Winton McKenzie, K. G., Fortrose .. .. 723 978 McKenzie, Mrs. Jane, Seaward Downs .. 160 101 McKenzie, Mrs. M. S., Hedgehope .. 57 47 McKenzie, Thomas, Wright's Bush .. 450 440 McKenzie, William, East Chatton .. 420 545 McKerchar, D., Lochiel .. .. 457 35 McKibbin Bros., Riversdale . . . . 91 12 McKinnel, John (Executors of), Waikaia .. 1,466 1,400 McKinnell Bros., Box 33, Mataura .. 687 800 McKinnell, G., Knowsley Park, Mataura .. 456 150 McKinnon, Alexander, Gore .. .. 793 470 McKinnon, Duncan, Tussock Creek .. 335 222 McLachlan, A., Tuturau . . .. 385 177 McLay, Moses, Wendon (rural delivery), Gore 674 737 McLean, A., Balfour .. .. .. — 880 McLean, A. H., Kennington .. . . 153 324 McLean, A. N., Caroline .. . . 138 129 McLean, A. W., Garston .. 1,980 1,964 McLean, D., Balfour .. .. .. — 931 McLean, D. and A., Balfour .. .. 1,326 Nil McLean, D. H., Caroline .. .. 2,490 2,369 McLean, Duncan (Estate of), Balfour .. 691 673 McLean, John W., Niagara .. .. 10 Nil McLean, P. H., Waimumu, Gore .. !, 120 1,368 McLean, T. H., Niagara .. . . 103 112 MoLean, Thomas R., 225 Spey Street, Inver- 821 870 cargill '

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1P25. 1926. Southland County—contivued. McLeish Bros., Drummond .. .. 488 1,158 McLennan, W., Wyndham .. .. 121 153 McLeod, A., Taramoa .. .. .. — 52 McLeod, A. G., Caroline .. .. 1,652 1,613 McLeod, Alex., Winton .. .. 65 70 McLeod, Hugh M., Baywood, Tokanui .. 593 560 McLeod, J. H., Mandeville .. .. 2,982 3,580 McLeod, James, Otahuti, Winton .. 40 21 McLeod, Mrs. Margaret, Otahuti .. 2,168 2,399 McLeod, P. (Estate of), Wantwood, Mande- 400 Nil ville McLeod, T. D., Mandeville .. .. 2,970 3,210 McLeod, W. D.. Mandeville .. .. 2,928 3,440 McManus, J., Quarry Hill .. .. 343 343 McMaster, John (rural delivery), Hokonui 210 189 McMath, Thomas, Riversdale .. .. 1,551 1,505 McMillan, J., Gore .. .. .. 577 692 McMurray, T., Ryal Bush .. . . 1 Nil McNally, N. D., Morton Mains .. .. — 509 McNamara, J.. Seaward Downs .. .. — 47 McNaught, A. S., Rakahouka .. .. 948 1,498 McNaught, W. J., Winton (rural delivery), — 184 Otapiri McNaughton, J., Waianiwa .. .. — 393 McNaughton, R. G., Waianiwa .. .. — 493 McNaughton, Thomas, Wright's Bush .. 297 483 McNaughton, W., Waianiwa .. .. — 40 McNay, W., Woodlands .. .. — 60 McNee, Alexander, Harrington's .. 142 151 McNeil, A. A., Wright's Bush .. .. — 540 McNeil, James, Collingwood, Invercargill .. 1,328 1,231 McNeil, N. C., Collingwood, Invercargill .. 1,060 379 McNeill, James, Morton Mains .. .. 274 40 McNoe Bros., Waikaka .. .. .. 1,222 Nil McNoe, J., Pukerau .. .. .. — 990 McPhail, D., Otama .. .. .. — 232 McPhail, D. W., Tokanui .. .. 65 97 McPhail, James, Waikaka Valley .. 1,632 2,086 McPhail, T., Pukerau .. .. .. 619 1,071 McPhedran, A. M., Wyndham .. .. 377 Nil McPhedran, D. C., Glenham .. .. 775 900 McPhee, Dugald, Box 3, Balfour .. 427 15 McPhee, M.,"Balfour .. .. .. 1,025 1,070 McPherson, John, Lochiel .. .. 618 825 McPherson, John O. (rural box), Invercargill 180 152 McQueen, Alexander, Box 19, Waikaka .. 561 783 McQueen, John, Glenchalmers, Waikaka .. 1,738 1,559 McQuillan, H. M., Mataura .. .. 246 380 McRae, A. and C., Brainta, Winton (rural 1,000 615 delivery), Otapiri McRae, I)., Benmore .. .. .. 1,382 990 McRae, D. and R., Braeside, Hokonui .. 271 421 McRae, Donald, Otapiri (rural delivery), 624 669 Winton McRae, Duncan, Balfour .. .. 110 Nil McRae, G. P., Wyndham .. .. 910 1,000 McRae, John, Dunmore, Otapiri (rural de- 817 764 livery), Winton McRae, M. A., Wyndham .. .. 1,979 2,148 McRae, Murdoch, Brown's .. .. 97 174 McRandle, Michael, Lome . . .. 250 46 McStay, S., Dacre .. .. .. — 305 McSweeny, P. J.,Waimumu .. .. 39 274 McTaggart, D. R., Balfour .. .. 1,257 328 McTaggart, J. G., Redan, Wyndham .. 503 585 MeWilliam, A., Quarry Hills .. . . , 411 357 Mee, John, Otama .. .. .. 748 888 Mee, R. H., Otama .. .. .. 921 872 Mee, William, Mandeville .. . . 70 Nil Meehan, John, Waianiwa .. .. 102 130 Menlove, W., Athol .. .. .. 4,717 4,528 Menzies, D. M., Dipton .. .. 277 263 Metaal, George, Longridge .. .. 753 Nil Middleton, H. J., Waimahaka .. .. 457 Nil Miles, A., Spar Bush .. .. .. 81 41 Millane, Peter, c/o Post-office, Gore .. 90 86 Millar, J. M., Hedgehope .. .. 376 315 Millar, James, Kennington . . .. 77 100 Millar, Robert, Hedgehope .. .. 974 1,085 Millar, W. H., Knapdale .. .. 409 587 Miller Bros., Mandeville .. .. 1,009 1,129 Miller, G., Maitland .. .. .. — 51 Miller, Henry, Waipounamu, via Riversdale 324 465 MiUer, John H,, Waimumu ,. .. 888 970

No. of Sheep on — April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Southland County—continued. Miller, R., Wendon Valley .. .. — 273 Miller, R., Winton .1 .. .. 610 810 Miller, Robert, Mandeville .. .. 263 307 Miller, Thomas, Oreti .. .. .. 1,760 2,563 Miller, Thomas, Taramoa .. .. 285 341 Miller, W. S., Wendon .. .. .. 849 731 Miller, William, Riversdale .. .. 99 858 Milligan, A. E., Benmore .. .. 457 260 Milligan, J., Benmore .. .. .. 575 678 Milliken, J. C., Woodlands .. .. •— 1,881 Milne, A. W., Edendale .. .. 443 905 Milne, Charles, Thornlie Park, Edendale .. 606 708 Milne, Frank, Wyndham . . .. 60 77 Milne, George, Woodlands .. .. 184 Nil Milne, Thomas, Tuturau, Mataura .. — . 145 Mitchell, Alexander (rural delivery), Merino 400 j 690 Downs Mitchell, D., Greenhills .. .. .. 265 289 Mitchell, J. M., Ferndale .. .. 61 60 Mitchell, John, Kennington .. .. 57 53 Mitchell, John E., Wyndham .. .. 308 296 Mitchell, J. T. F., Oteramika Road, Inver- — 431 cargill Mitchell, R., Benmore .. .. .. 33 189 Mitchell. Thomas, Box 32, Mataura .. 273 Nil Mitchell, William D., Wyndham .. .. 528 325 Moffett, T. D. A., Box 193, Invercargill .. — 75 Monaghan, M., Riversdale .. .. 338 500 Monaghan, P., Croydon, Gore .. .. 30 142 Monaghan, R. (rural delivery), Wendon .. 714 872 Monteath, R. E., Gorge Road .. .. 105 Nil Moore, F., Winton .. .. . . 15 56 Moore, W. T., Winton .. . . .. 571 755 Morris, Charles, Box 41, Waikaka .. 1,012 1,485 Morris, John, Edendale .. .. 41 51 Morrison, Mrs. G., Rosedale, Waikaka Valley 858 776 Mortimer, Peter, Tuturau .. .. 399 460 Mortimer, William, Waipounamu .. 219 319 Morton, Mrs. A. F., Brown's .. .. 82 88 Morton, George, Gorge Road .. .. — I 166 Morton, J. F., Garston .. .. .. — 12 Moyland, W., South Hillend .. .. 537 657 Muir, A. G., Five Rivers .. .. 1,049 922 Muir, D., Tuturau .. .. .. — 30 Muir, J. H., Dacre .. .. .. 65 Nil Muir, John, jun., Ardgowan, Quarry Hills.. 2,019 2,025 Muir, Mrs. Sarah, Wyndham .. .. 355 343 Muir, Thomas, Balfour .. .. .. 1,528 1,480 Muir, W., jun. (rural delivery), Mataura .. — 26 Mulqueen, P. J., Balfour " .. .. 448 476 Munro, D. C., Otara .. .. .. 760 j 904 Munro, J. L., Waituna .. .. .. — 481 Munro, James, Seaward Downs .. . . — 28 Murdoch. Johnston. Box 101, Gore .. 35 Nil Murdoch, L. G. (rural delivery), Winton .. 327 399 Murdock, Alfred Henry Officer, Winton .. 309 311 Murdock, Charles, Oreti .. .. 672 709 Murdock, E. O. S., Winton .. .. 347 371 Murdock, S., Greenvale, Waikaka .. 807 1,100 Murphy, Martin, Woodlands .. .. 606 24 Murphy, Michael, Harrington's .. .. 74 76 Murphy, William Francis, Roslyn Bush .. 19 61 Murray, William, Mokoreta .. .. 888 1,278 Myron, A., Ryal Bush .. . . .. 200 205 Naylor Bros., Lowther .. .. .. 494 686 Neas, Rudolph, Waikiwi .. .. 28 32 Ncill, John R., Tokanui . . .. 49 49 Neill, R., Tokanui .. .. .. 102 29 Ness, R. S. (rural delivery), Gore 256 6£0 Nevin, Thomas, Dipton.. .. .. 418 664 Nevin, William, Dipton.. .. .. 350 406 Newell, Thomas, Freshford .. .. 270 380 Nicol, Adam, Maitland .. .. .. 805 1,098 Nich#l, J. A., Kapuka .. .. .. 100 157 Nichol, R. M., Maitland .. .. 362 504 Nichol, William T., Wendon Valley .. 684 788 Nicholl Bros., Box 11, Mabel .. .. — 37 Nicholl, D. A. (rural delivery), Tuturau .. 310 363 Nicholl, N., Longridge .. .. .. 170 335 Nicholl, W. J., Mataura (rural delivery), 326 366 Tuturau Nieholls, Joseph C., Fair Place, Riversdale 10,585 i0,500 Nicholson, D.. Lochiel .. .. .. — j 159 Nicholson, J. P., Ota Creek, Brydone ,. 358 I 292

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Southland County—continued. Nicholson, Joseph, Waikaka .. .. 184 233 Nicholson, R. G., Kapuka .. .. 517 603 Nicol, J. B., Box 53, Gore .. .. 188 372 Nieoll and McDonald, Roslyn Bush .. 2,637 3,172 Noble, J., Putangahau .. .. .. 64 106 Noble, J. A., Gore .. .. .. 299 455 Norman, R. A., Winton .. .. 780 602 Norman, William, Winton .. .. 927 1,220 Northcote, Arthur, Garston .. .. 560 512 O'Brien and Craigie, South Hillend .. 227 282 O'Brien, G. F., Wyndham .. .. 116 72 O'Brien, Jeremiah, and Son, Slope Point .. 501 586 O'Connor, Mrs. Catherine, Longridge .. 434 450 Officer, A. G. and G. R., Morton Mains .. — 311 Ogren, R. J. A. M., Ryal Bush .. .. 134 144 O'Hara, N. and D., Otama .. .. 153 Nil O'Hara, S. and W., Otama .. .. 184 260 O'Keefe, D., Makarewa .. .. .. 72 115 Olive, J. C., Winton .. .. .. 764 Nil Oliver, T., Pine Bush .. .. .. 61 20 O'Meara, J., Drummond .. .. 979 664 O'Meara, P., Woodlands .. .. 1,168 1,217 O'Neill, James, Coult's Road, West Gore .. 40 5 O'Neill, James, Waimumu .. .. 802 292 O'Neill, John, East Gore .. .. 200 408 O'Neill, Thomas (Estate of), Winton .. 72 82 O'Rourke, J., Mataura .. >. .. 90 170 Orr, Alfred, jun., Longridge .. .. 350 1,215 O'Shannessy Bros., Lochiel .. .. 994 690 O'Shannessy, John, Otapiri (rural delivery), 580 923 Winton Oughton, John, Mataura .. .. 502 515 Oughton, Misses M. W. and W. W., East 53 32 Road, Invercargill Paddon, A. W., Waimahaka .. .. 38 34 Paddon, Alfred, Ryal Bush .. .. 383 546 Palmer, R. A., Dipton .. .. .. 192 193 Pannett, Frank H., Five Rivers, Lumsden 1,680 1,163 Parker, Ben, Brydone .. .. .. 16 151 Parker, C. P., Waimumu (rural delivery), j 462 575 Gore Parr, Henry, Wyndham .. .. I 694 896 Parsons, Nathaniel, Waikiwi, Invercargill.. j 27 24 Pascoe, Albert, Tokanui .. .. 319 410 Pascoe Bros., Tokanui .. .. .. 539 639 Paterson, A., Waimahaka .. .. 88 12 Paterson, A. R., Riversdale .. .. 898 734 Paterson, Alexander, Riversdale .. .. 878 935 Paterson, James, The Mains, Waikaka .. 1,410 1,815 Paterson, James 0., Wendonside.. .. 1,110 2,089 Paterson, S. B. and J. S. (rural delivery), 586 1,076 Gore Paterson, Thomas E., Otapiri (rural delivery), 1,502 1,615 Winton Paterson, W., and Son, West Dome Moss- 11,421 10,274 burn Patterson, E. H., Ryal Bush .. .. 126 325 Paulin, H. B., Te Tipua, Gore .. .. — 249 Pearce, G. A., Gap Road, Winton .. 237 313 Pearce, John, Limehills.. .. .. 20 Nil Peart, H. G., Waimumu (rural delivery), — 70 Gore Peart, J. M., Waimumu (rural delivery), 84 122 Gore Pemble, Henry, Waikaka .. .. 760 808 Perkins Bros., Mataura .. .. 2,012 2,231 Perkins, Montgomery, Wyndham .. 1,418 1,418 Perrian, W. F., Waituna .. .. 136 216 Perry, William, Quarry Hills .. .. 796 755 Perwick Bros., Balfour .. .. .. 758 952 Peter, Alexander W., Chatton .. .. 230 259 Peter, W. D., West Plains .. .. 20 25 Pettigrew, A. W. and I., Woodlands .. 440 119 Philpott, William, Morton Mains.. .. 365 345 Philpott, William (Lumsden Property), Mor- 805 767 ton Mains Pickney, G., Waikakia .. .. .. 1,020 1,530 Pickney, Mrs. E. G., Glenaray Station, 2,880 2,560 Waikaia Pinckney and Co., Waikaia .. .. 2,700 3,000 Pipson, Caleb, Chasland's .. .. 19 22 Pirie, William, Morton Mains .. .. 182 193 Pithie, W. J., Ryal Bush .. .. 337 323 Plunket, Mrs. Mary, South Hillend ,. 593 585 Pollock and Mortimer, Waipounamu .. 1,178 1,043

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. I Southlann County—continued. Porteous, J. and W., Winton .. . . 180 143 Porter, David, Gore .. .. .. j 269 Nil Porter, Joseph, Limehills .. .. 119 137 Porter, J. C., Gore .. .. .. — 282 Potter, R. J., Pukerau .. .. .. 230 424 Power, H., Pukerau . . .. .. 62 42 Poynter Bros., Lochiel . . .. .. 2 1 Poynter, Mrs. Clara A., Lochiel .. .. 265 312 Pratt, A. L., Bushy Park, Waimumu .. 4,882 4,630 Price and Milne, Kapuka .. .. 600 1,485 Price, Frederick A., Waikiwi, Invercargill 2,032 2,900 Price, James, Waianiwa .. .. 781 694 Price, M., and Sons, Athol .. .. 440 217 Price, Thomas (Estate of), Kauana .. • 502 1,258 Pringle, Francis, Balfour .. .. 299 314 Pryde, R., Mat-aura .. . . .. 104 104 Pryde, William, Mataura .. .. 116 55 Pullar, Alexander, Pukerau .. .. 340 446 Pullar, Joseph, Pukerau .. .. 1,545 1,202 Pullar, R. M., Pukerau .. .. .. — 619 Pullar, J. and G. K., Pukerau .. .. — I 1,260 Purvis, D. A. (rural delivery), Pukerau .. 149 128 Qualter, John, Pyramid .. .. 61 1 136 Q.ueale, George R.. Lochiel .. .. 183 220 Queale, J. B., Lochiel .. .. .. 408 253 Quertier, Alfred H., Pukerau .. .. 478 510 Quirk, James E., Ferndale, Mataura .. 742 702 Quirk, M. J., Sunnyside Farm, Gore .. 205 412 Rabbidge, E., Glenham .. .. 514 583 Rabbidge, E. G., Kenning ton .. .. — 37 Rabbidge, Thomas P., Glenham .. .. 26 39 Rabbitt, John, Kauana.. .. .. 322 327 Rabbitt, M., Kauana .. .. .. 369 466 Rabbitt, W., Harringtons .. .. — 120 Rankin, H., Waikaka .. .. .. — 173 Rae, A. W., Glenham .. .. .. 396 Nil Rasmussen, A., Box 10, Balfour .. .. 249 295 Rasmussen, M., Box 10, Balfour .. 814 1,013 Rasmussen, William, Edendale .. .. 560 285 Rattray, John and P., Drummond .. 640 920 Raymond, I. L. W., Woods tee Downs Estate, 2,103 Tuatapere, via Invercargill Reid, R. L., Willowbank, Waikaka Valley 848 2,180 Reidy, Thomas, Five Rivers .. .. 868 33 Reinke, August, McNab .. .. 274 72 Rice, C. E., Edendale .. .. .. — 21 Richardson, L., Mabel Bush .. .. 47 Nil Riddle, James, Fortrose .. .. 301 503 Riley, John, Haldane .. .. .. 268 300 Rissman, J., Mokoreta .. .. .. — 67 Robb, C. R., Brown's .. .. .. 272 340 Robb, J., Lochiel .. .. .. 211 257 Robbie, Francis, Drummond .. .. 467 672 Robbie, James, Waituna .. .. 318 281 Robertson, A., Glencoe .. .. .. — 440 Robertson, C. (No. 1 Rural Delivery), Gore 1,225 1,225 Robertson, Colin, Waikaia .. .. 1,240 1,074 Robertson, D. and J., Kaiwera .. .. 660 670 Robertson, Donald, Otama .. .. 205 222 Robertson, Hugh, Rural Box 14, Mabel .. 124 122 Robertson, J., Glenham .. .. 1,200 810 Robertson, J. S., Waikaka . . .. 1,416 1,656 Robertson, James (rural delivery), Otama.. 212 202 Robinson, H., Glenham. . .. .. 778 934 Robinson, J. W., Gorge Road .. .. 37 104 Robinson, T. A., Mokoreta . . .. 915 811 Robson, J., and Son, Niagara .. .. 114 142 Robson, N. and J., East Chatton .. 160 229 Roche, Maurice, Mandeville .. .. 688 508 Rodger, J. W., Wright's Bush .. .. 330 490 Rodgers, P., Wright's Bush . . .. 597 740 Rogers, J. C. (or Manager), Waimahaka .. 1,252 792 Rogers, J. E. (c/o W. Beange), Mokoreta .. 1,185 1,175 Rogerson, Samuel, Pukcrua .. .. 2,016 2,000 Rolinson, E., Bluff .. .. .. 30 40 Ronald Bros., Waianiwa .. .. 1,023 963 Ronald, John C., Wyndham .. .. — 39 Rose, Alfred H., Forest Hill, Glencoe (rural 30 35 delivery), Invercargill Rose, K. S., Lochiel . . .. .. 186 359 Rose, Mrs. Margaret G., Dipton . . .. 189 82 Ross, Alexander, Post-office, Waikaka .. 80 60 Ross, A. L., Te Tipua .. .. .. 433 337 Ross, A. 0., Te Tipua .. .. .. 405 355 Ross, Benjamin, Glenham .. .. 415 520

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No. of Sheep on j No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, | April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. J 1925. 1920. Southland County—continued.. Southland County—continued. Ross, Hugh, Limehills .. .. .. 15 15 Simons, R., Winton .. ,. .. 33 35 Ross, R., Grove Bush .. .. .. 213 236 Simpson, A., Mataura Island .. .. ■— 56 Ross, Robert (Estate of), Dipton.. .. 761 580 Simpson, Mrs. Isabella, Wyndham .. 141 105 Rouse, Frank, Taramoa . . .. 84 93 Simpson, R. Thomas, Waikaka .. .. 603 552 Rouse, G. W., Otapiri (rural delivery), 502 570 Sims, J., Otapiri (rural delivery), Winton .. 408 496 Winton Sinclair, D., Knowsley Park, Mataura .. 408 393 Rowe, C. E., Mataura .. .. * — 69 Sinclair, F. S., Dipton .. .. .. 170 326 Rowe, C. H. (rural delivery), Wendon .. 404 512 Sinclair, H. Y., Pukerau .. .. 266 Nil Roy, A., jun., Mossburn .. .. 527 Nil Sinclair, J. A., Gore .. .. .. 1,219 1,520 Roy, Robert, Balfour .. .. .. 383 534 Sinclair, J. E., Kennington .. .. — 20 Royds and Williams, Five Rivers .. 4,258 Nil Sinclair, John F., Mabel Bush .. .. 27 43 Royds, J. E., Five Rivers -.. .. — 3,615 Sinclair, Mrs. E. C., and Son, Dipton .. 952 784 Ruddenklau, Thomas, Fortrose .. .. 2,375 2,743 Sinclair, W. T., Dipton .. .. .. — 225 Rule, Mrs. Mary, Mataura Island .. 143 131 Sizemore, J. E. (Trustees of), Pukerau .. 94 100 Rumler, E. A., Ryal Bush .. .. — 590 Skinner, T., Redan, Wyndham .. .. 775 598 Rumler, Frederick T., Brown's .. .. 690 900 Slee, F. J., Fortrose .. .. .. 438 226 Rumler, H. V., Otapiri (rural delivery), 449 955 Sloan, James, Mataura Island .. .. 48 5 575 Winton Slocombe, R. H., Kaweku .. .. 471 815 Russell, Robert, Waikiwi .. .. 238 168 Smaill, John, Toa .. .. .. 90 29 Ryan, James, South Hillend Road, Winton 657 322 Small, A., Lumsden .. .. .. 707 893 Sadlier, W., Woodlands.. .. .. 459 1,348 Small, Thomas, Lumsden .. .. 132 210 Sanderson, J., Hedgehope .. .. — 168 Smellie, David, Ryal Bush .. .. 73 187 Sanson, E. D., Freshford .. .. 338 232 Smith, Alex., Lumsden .. . . .. 865 770 Sarginson, J. H., Lumsden .. .. 255 275 Smith and Bailey, Oreti .. .. 1,326 1,315 Sarginson, Jonathan, Lumsden .. .. — 284 Smith, David J., Wendon Valley.. .. 333 363 Saunders, Charles, Longbush .. .. 73 314 Smith, Edward, Terrace View, Edendale .. 93 89 Saunders, F. J., Kamaki .. .. 448 413 Smith, G. and F., Gore .. .. .. 1,701 1,927 Scammell, John, Mataura .. .. 278 Nil Smith, Hugh, McNab .. .. .. 239 279 Scarlet, L., Mataura .. .. .. — 89 Smith, James, Dipton .. .. ,. 922 880 Scarlet, Mrs. E., Otamita .. .. — 151 Smith, James, Wendon Valley .. .. 290 453 Scobie, John A., Dipton .. .. 196 330 Smith, John, jun., Wyndham .. .. 233 232 Seott, A. (rural box), Pukerau .. .. 251 374 Smith, John S., McNab .. .. 354 405 Scott Bros., Glenham .. .. .. 70 35 Smith, R., Waimahaka .. .. .. 29 30 Scott, D., Wallacetown .. .. .. 143 156 Smith, R. D., McNab .. .. .. 851 867 Scott, E. A., Wright's Bush .. .. 57 89 Smith, Thomas S., Forty Trees, Winton .. 1,593 2,092 Scott, George, Pukerau .. .. 407 315 Smith, U., Lochiel .. .. .. 203 210 Seott, James, Drumoak, Wyndham .. 908 843 Smith, W. M., Meadowmarsh, .. 944 1,738 Scott, James, Titiroa .. .. .. 145 124 Smyth and Wilson, Gore .. * .. 587 757 Scott, John, Otapiri (rural delivery), Winton 166 150 Smyth, Richard, Ardross, Gore .. .. 81 154 Scott, John G., Ferndale .. .. 428 409 Smyth, Thomas, Gore .. .. .. 112 159 Scott, William L. (Hokonui Property), Box 602 * Snow, J. H., Dipton .. .. .. 109 176 28, Mataura Somerville, G. B., Pine Bush .. ,. — 133 Scully, John, Pukerau .. .. .. 306 Nil Somerville, G. E., Pine Bush . . ., 102 86 Scully, P., Dacre .. .. .. 406 448 Somerville, George B., Pine Bush .. 149 133 Scully, William, Pukerau .. .. — 346 Soper, David, Athol .. .. .. 252 270 Scully, William F., Dacre .. .. 430 700 Soper, G. A., Athol .. .. .. 244 394 Seator, Andrew, Otapiri (rural delivery), — 70 Soper, W. J., Garston .. .. .. 35 34 Winton Souter, James, Otahuti, Winton .. .. 294 346 Seator, G., Lochiel .. .. .. 27 36 South, William, Hedgehope . . .. 977 Nil Selbie, R. W., Five Rivers .. .. 2,450 2,585 Southland Frozen Meat Company (private 1,779 2,063 Sellars, A. S., Woodlands .. .. —■ 43 bag), Makarewa Junction, Invercargill Senior, Joseph R., Lumsden .. .. 586 535 Southland Frozen Meat Company, Mataura 50 174 Shallard, F. W., Kaweka .. .. 580 879 Sparke, R. H., Slope Point .. .. 380 338 Shand, Alexander, Otapiri (rural delivery), 156 224 Speden, Thomas, Pukerau .. .. 150 187 Winton Spence, A. R., Freshford .. .. 481 557 Shand, D. B., Wendon .. .. .. 1,745 Nil Spencer, George, Brydone .. .. 150 607 Shankland, A., Tokanui .. .. —■ 296 Spencer, John, Kaiwera, Pukerau .. 668 702 Shankland, John (Executors of), Tokanui.. 303 j Nil Spriggs, W., Tussock Creek .. .. 460 558 Shanks, D. L., East Chatton (Rural Box 5), 232 295 Squires, A. W., Kamahi .. .. 85 240 Gore Squires, H. W., Brydone .. .. 64 364 Shanks, John, Waikana, via Mataura .. — 144 Staite, Gilbert, Lumsden .. .. 203 236 Sharp, E. W., Lochiel .. .. .. 280 414 Stanton, James, Wendon .. .. 510 610 Shaw, Alexander, Arthurton .. .. 367 | Nil Staples, R., Balfour .. .. .. — 216 Shaw, Donald, Tussock Creek .. .. 174 | 123 Staunton, James, Lochiel .. .. 549 Nil Shaw, J. S., and Son, Balfour .. .. — 3,980 Staunton, P., West Plains .. .. 278 299 Shaw, J. W., and Son (private bag), Gore .. 400 591 Stephen and Co., Dipton .. .. 4,402 Nil Shaw, John, and Sons, Balfour .. .. 3,000 3,900 Stephens, John, Fortrose .. .. 41 41 Shaw, S., Wyndham .. .. .. 288 268 Stevens, E. W., Balfour .. .. 700 1,179 Shaw, W., Lochiel .. .. .. 562 630 Stevens, G. J., Knapdale .. .. 51 Nil Sheat, A. H., Morton Mains .. .. 375 482 Stevens, H. C., Private Bush, Invercargill.. 788 935 Sheat, E. G., Morton Mains .. .. 180 ! 182 Stevenson, G., Dacre .. .. .. — 504 Sheddan, John, Waikaia .. .. 20 4 Stevenson, J., Rushland (rural delivery), 448 448 Sheddan, Robert, Waikaka Valley .. 75 Nil Gore Sheed, A. G., Mandeville .. .. 449 | 484 Stevenson, James, Willowbank (rural de- 40 920 Sheed, J. A., Pyramid .. .. .. — | 487 livery), Wendon Sheed, W. J,, Mandeville .. .. — | 215 Stevenson, J. J., Freshford .. .. — 8 Shepherd, J., Boundary Road, Tisbury .. — i 2 Stevenson, William, Aronui (rural delivery), 385 436 Shield, John, Tokanui .. .. .. 398 | 403 Gore Shirley Bros., Fortrose .. .. .. 43 30 Stewart, A., Wendon .. .. .. 123 230 Shuttleworth, J., Benmore .. .. 1,000 2,310 Stewart, A. and T., Box 6, Mabel Bush .. 425 Nil Shuttleworth, J., South Hillend .. .. 800 J Nil Stewart, A. and T., Mabel (rural delivery 989 445 Shuttleworth, J. W., Lumsden .. .. 804 886 No. 6), Invercargill Silke, Mrs. William, Mataura Island .. 61 6 Stewart, Archibald, Balfour .. .. 988 1,179 Sim, Ronald, Otahuti .. .. .. 1,058 1,381 Stewart Bros., Mycross Bush .. .. 59 173 Simons, John, Lochiel .. .. .. 82 88 Stewart, C. L., Parawa .. .. .. — 3,000 * Return not received.

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Southland County—continued. Stewart, I). I)., Dipton .. .. .. 400 600 Stewart, Duncan (Wendon Mail Delivery), 1,635 1,592 Gore Stewart, George, Gorge Road .. .. 170 43 Stewart, J. A. and C. T., Fiery Creek, Parawa 2,992 Nil Stewart, John, Otapiri (rural delivery), j 437 445 Winton Stewart, John, Pyramid.. .. ..I 505 798 Stewart, Mrs. Christina, Blinkbonnie, Dipton | 650 426 Stewart, Mrs. Jane (Executors of), Gore j 1,363 851 (per John Stewart, Washpool, Gore) Stewart, R. J., Balfour .. .. 593 751 Stewart, T. B., Box 6 (rural delivery), Inver- — 369 cargill Stirling, A., Wyndham .. .. .. 444 960 I Stirling, Henry, Fortrose .. .. 168 146 Stirling, John A., Waimahaka .. .. 270 351 Stirling, William, Waimahaka .. .. 127 251 Story, Mrs. A. M., Venlaw, Wyndham .. — 4,954 Story, Robert, Venlaw, Wyndham .. 5,710 Nil Stout, Sir Robert (c/o Manager), Waikawa 267 104 Straehan, J. W., Riversdale .. .. 206 318 Strachan, James, Balfour .. .. 645 530 Straehan, James, Winton .. .. 123 73 Stranger, Mrs. Jessie, Gold Creek, Gore .. 142 Nil Stuart, A. J. (rural delivery), Mabel Bush .. — 429 Stuart, George, Brydone .. .. 106 144 Stuart, J., Mayfield, Edendale .. .. 476 648 Stuart, J. G. and G., Brydone .. .. 168 175 Stuart, Robert, Otapiri Gorge .. .. 527 599 Stuart, William, Otapiri (rural delivery), 330 307 Winton Styles, A., Wendon Valley .. .. 344 574 Styles, C., Wendon Valley .. .. 942 897 Styles, George, Wendon Valley .. .. 711 794 Styles, John William, Wendon Valley .. 428 339 Sutherland, John, Athol .. .. 1,825 1,825 Sutton, C. A., Waikaia .. .. .. 2,028 2,252 Sutton, George S., Hedgehope .. .. 328 406 Sutton, H. M., Otapiri (rural delivery), 692 Nil Winton Sutton, O., Otapiri (rural delivery), Winton 506 915 Sutton, W., Waianiwa .. .. .. 572 623 Swain, D., Morton Mains .. .. 19 Nil Swale, Ralph S., Limehills .. .. 130 54 Swale, R. and J., Limehills .. .. — 850 Swale, W. and B., Limehills .. .. 347 197 Symons, Samuel, Menzies Ferry .. .. 510 492 Tall, Albert, Kapuka .. .. .. 225 228 Tanner, G. W., Otapiri (rural delivery), 238 256 Winton Tanner, J. T., Brown's .. .. 64 105 Tannock, W. W., Kapuka .. .. 115 174 Tayles, Arthur, Longridge .. .. 243 173 Tayles, F., Waipounamu .. .. 330 360 Tayles, H., Waipounamu .. .. 451 630 Tayles, H. C., Riversdale .. .. 195 407 Tayles, Mrs. Rachael, Waipounamu .. 148 147 Taylor, F. B., West Plains .. .. 67 84 Taylor, J., Menzies Ferry .. .. 170 30 Taylor, J. W., Mabel Bush .. .. 112 56 Taylor, James A., Otapiri (rural delivery), 1,127 1,120 Winton Taylor, James B., Lome .. .. 680 607 Taylor, James R. M., Brydone .. .. 55 91 Taylor, John, Mataura .. .. .. 57 67 Taylor, John B. (No. 2 Rural Delivery), 607 609 Wyndham Taylor, R. A., Brydone .. .. — 700 Telfer, A. N., Hill View, Gore .. .. 318 710 Telfer, D., McNab, Gore .. .. 164 149 Telfer, Thomas, jun., Brydone .. .. 584 648 Templeton, C., Fortification .. .. — 138 Terry, William, jun., Gore .. .. 279 393 The Public Trustee, Publip Trust Office, 544 746 Invercargill Thomas, T. T., Tokanui .. .. — 72 Thompson, A., Wyndham .. .. 184 230 Thompson, D., Waianiwa .. .. —• 64 Thompson, D. W., Athol .. .. 620 852 Thompson, J. T., Waikaia .. .. 435 476 Thompson, L., Wendonside .. .. — 61 Thompson, W. G. R., Tokanui .. .. 31 28 Thomson, A. K., Brown"K» .. .. 276 338 Thomson, C. A., Gore .. .. .. 567 348 Thomson, J. H., Woodburn, Winton .. 378 651

No. of Sheep on April 80, April 30, 1925. 1926. Southland County—continued. Thomson, James R., Caroline .. .. 2,290 2,235 Thomson, Peter, Winton .. .. 306 410 Thomson, Thomas, Meadowlea, Winton .. 445 651 Thomson, W. H., Winton .. .. 632 507 Thomson, William G., Winton .. .. 713 698 Thwaites, J., Otara .. .. .. — 38 Tillard, R., Slope Point.. .. .. 265 234 Tither, P., Riversdale .. .. .. 141 Nil Tolmie, A., Otapiri .. .. .. 47 48 Tomlinson, F., Myross Bush .. .. 158 29 Tomlinson, James, Makarewa .. .. 260 295 Tomlinson, John, Ryal Bush . . .. 233 406 Toogood, J. R. (rural delivery), Winton .. 455 1,142 Torbet, John, Winton .. .. .. 182 138 Torbet, John, jun., Winton .. .. 86 202 Torrie Bros., Te Tipua (rural delivery), Gore 230 88 Townley, A. J., Brydone .. .. 175 178 Townley, 1)., Wyndham .. .. 252 358 Townley, M., Wyndham .. .. 29 270 Townsend, J. R., Gore .. .. .. 520 562 Trapski, Frederick F., Pukerau .. .. 723 755 Trapski, J., Waimumu (rural delivery), Gore 233 427 Tregonning, E. J., Caroline .. .. — 123 Tremaine, F., Kaweku .. .. .. 48 211 Tresidder, John James, Gore .. .. 480 489 Trewin, E., Haldane .. .. .. 431 491 Tripp and Pinekney, Waikaia .. .. 19,686 17,586 Tripp, B. E. H. (Property No. 327), Glena- 2,050 2,050 ray, Waikaia Tripp, C., Nithdale, Otaraia .. .. 2,066 2,053 Tripp, J. M. H. (Property No. 327b), Glena- 1,540 2,040 ray, Waikaia Trotter, John P., Woodlands .. .. 357 216 Tuach, John, Heathfield, Croydon Bush 420 610 (c/o Post-office, Gore) Turnbull, C. M., Waimumu, Gore .. 182 181 Turnbull, H. A., Gore .. .. .. 83 114 Turnbull, John (Executors of), Balmoral, 4,138 6,759 Waikaka Turnbull, John (Executors of), Pinehill, 507 726 Waikaka Turner, H. C., Kaiwera Downs, Otaraia .. 1,937 Nil Turner, James H., Cotswold, Tokanui .. 657 503 Turner, W. F., Ocean View, Fortrose .. 650 750 Turner, W. F., Tokanui .. .. — 750 Tyther, A., Wendon .. .. .. — 603 Udy Bros., Wyndham .. .. .. 3,040 2,900 Udy, Mrs. I., Wyndham .. .. — 86 Urquhart, F., Tokanui .. .. .. 138 166 Valli, E. M., Waimahaka .. .. — 58 Vareoe, A., Lintley, Lumsden .. .. 500 605 Varcoe, T., Lumsden .. .. .. 313 320 Vareoe, Tobias, Lintley, Lumsden .. — 294 Varcoe, William, Lintley, Lumsden .. 176 181 Verity, V. A., North Makarewa .. .. — 54 Voice, E. C., McNab .. .. .. — 320 Voice, H. H., Niagara .. .. . . 267 266 Voight, Martin, Pukerau .. .. 314 325 Voight, W., Ardlussa, Balfour .. .. 520 Nil Waddell, William, Waikaka Valley .. 468 550 Wadworth, George, Otapiri (rural delivery), 1,012 1,209 Winton Wadworth Bros., Otapiri .. .. 8,200 8,050 Walker Bros., Wendon (rural delivery), Gore 927 767 Walker Bros., Woodlands .. .. 140 261 Walker, Frank, Summerhill, Kaweka .. 680 745 Walker, Lewis, and Son, Lumsden .. 535 539 Walker, Mrs. M. E. (rural delivery), Gore .. 291 383 Walker, S., Fortrose .. .. 337 323 Walker, Thomas, Balfour .. .. 363 336 Walker, T., Lochiel .. .. .. — 312 Ward, R. A. (rural delivery), South Hillend 749 Nil Warden, Charles A., Grove Bush.. .. 334 605 Warnock, David (private bag), Invercargill 405 796 Waters, D., Mataura .. .. .. 31 41 Watson, D., Brown's .. .. .. — 55 Watson, E. L., and Co. (rural delivery), 1,422 1,206 Heddon Bush t Watt Bros., Waipounamu .. .. 600 937 Wayte, Alline, Otamita .. .. 1,541 1,135 Weir, W. J., Slope Point *. .. — 377 Weller, Edward, Wendon .. .. 610 .620 Welsh, John, Kapuka .. .. .. 144 334 Werner, H., Ferndale, Mataura .. .. 41 156 Wescombe, A. L., Wendon Valley .. 220 j 605 West, Alfred J., Balfour .. .. 492 | 618

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. I Southland County—continued. West Bros., Balfour .. .. .. 668 583 West, H., Balfour .. .. .. — 563 Wetherburn, William, Mataura .. .. 690 934 Wharton, John, Winton, Otapiri .. .. 115 111 Whelan, H., Longridge .. .. .. 196 771 White, M., Fortrose .. .. .. 145 93 White, P. A., Waimumu .. .. 980 892 White, P. S., Brydone .. .. .. 366 204 White, R., Otapiri (rural delivery) .. 250 315 White, Robert (rural delivery), Gore .. 2,690 2,310 White, W. B. (rural delivery), Gore .. 925 1,198 White, William, Wendon .. .. 2,077 1,650 Whitelaw, Donald, Quarry Hills .. .. 420 504 Whitely and Gibson, Knapdale .. .. 791 524 Whittingham, George, Gore .. .. 301 503 Wicks, Reuben, Riversdale .. .. 430 410 Wilcox, Edwin, Kennington .. .. 274 327 Wild, Thomas A., Tokanui .. .. 184 173 Wilks, Samuel, Tokanui .. .. 47 51 Williams, J., Mataura .. .. .. — 73 Williams, Morgan, Wendonside .. .. 546 677 Williams, R. W., Bluff .. .. .. 1,773 1,643 Wilson, A., Kauana .. .. .. — 46 Wilson, Charles, Springhills .. .. 358 414 Wilson, D., Waikaia .. .. .. — 24 Wilson, G. Glencoe (rural delivery), Iriver- 80 21 cargill Wilson, G. D., Knapdale .. .. 176 213 Wilson, H. John, Dipton .. .. 194 117 Wilson, Henry, Gore .. .. .. 253 150 Wilson, James, Balfour.. .. .. 226 242 Wilson, James, Ryal Bush . . .. 419 622 Wilson, John, Hokonui (rural delivery), 437 508 Winton Wilson, John, Waianiwa .. .. 110 157 Wilson, John A. (rural delivery), Gore .. 206 160 Wilson, Mrs. Annie L., Balfour .. .. 213 275 Wilson, R., Pukerau .. .. .. — 172 Wilson, T. and M. A., South Hillend .. — 86 Wilson, Thomas, Dipton .. .. 154 142 Wilson, T. K., Ryal Bush . . .. 89 58 Wilson, William, Brown's . . .. 473 337 Wilson, William, Ryal Bush . . .. 470 420 Windle, John, Riversdale .. .. 265 338 Windle, M., Riversdale .. .. . . 412 1,250 Winsloe, J. G. E., Waikaka .. .. 762 681 Winter, J., Menzies Ferry .. .. 12 51 Winter, J., Waipounamu, via Riversdale .. 490 1,363 Wishart, David, Ryal Bush .. .. — 92 Wishart, J. B., Wyndham .. .. — 546 Woods, J., Wyndham .. .. .. 1,233 1,262 Woods, John J., Oreti .. .. .. 879 812 Woods, Samuel G., Oreti Plains .. .. 2,644 2,750 Woods, W. G. and E. K., Oreti (rural deliv- 1,527 1,438 ery), Winton Woods, W. R., South Hillend .. .. 253 597 Wraytt, G. A., Balfour .. .. .. 997 1,790 Wright and Co., Argyle Station, Waikaia .. 10,425 11,550 Wright, H., Mataura .. .. .. .35 14 Wright, H., Otama .. .. .. — J 1,168 Wright, J. H., Gore .. .. .. 369 ! 453 Wright, James, Glenham .. .. 116 I 212 Wright, W. T., Mataura .. .. 952 j 793 Wybrow, James, jun., Haldano .. .. 171 j 132 Wylie, J. J., Pukerau .. .. .. — !,808 Wylie, J. J., W. A., S. A., and F. N., Pukerau 1,575 Nil Wylie, R., Seaward Downs .. .. 24 [ Nil Yorke, Mrs. L., Niagara .. .. 219 | 226 Yorston, R., Pukerau .. .. .. 100 ! 98 Young, Alexander, Pyramid .. .. 159 I 383 Young, Donald, Hedgehope .. .. 505 415 Young, James, Pukerau .. .. 840 j 955 Young, James, Waianiwa .. .. 328 j 327 Young, R., Wyndham .. .. .. 61 | 125 Young, R. S., Wright's Bush .. .. 265 357 Young, W. B., Pukerau .. .. 194 125 Young, W. J., Wendon Valley .. .. 217 429 Young, William (rural delivery), Glencoe .. 356 486 Young, William, Otahuti (rural delivery), 560 411 Winton Zwies, Adolf, Lumsden .. .. .. 550 760 Zwies, Frank, Lumsden.. .. .. 410 672 Zwies, L., Brown's .. .. .. — 272 ] Zwies, Otto, Brown's .. .. .. 246 307 ] Zwies, William, Brown's .. .. J 253 314 J 1045230 1167514 1 I 1 1

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. WALLACE COUNTY (In Southland Subdivision). Adamson, A. L., Te Tua .. .. 203 138 Affleck, C. W. (private bag), Otautau . . 2,140 2,190 Affleck, Robert, Otautau .. .. 449 385 Agnew, W., Fairfax .. .. .. — 97 Aitken, William, Scott's Gap, Otautau .. 8 Nil Alderson, Joseph, Te Waewae .. .. 306 323 Allen, T. W. and K., Holmdale, Lumsden.. 398 735 Alley, F. J., Box 7, Lumsden .. .. 130 Nil Allison, Arthur, Cloverlea, Drummond .. 488 698 Allison, Arthur, jun., Drummond .. 340 439 Allison, James, and Son, Gummie's Bush .. 270 245 Anderson, A. D., Thornbury .. .. 1,321 993 Anderson, Alex., Waimatuku .. .. 96 10 Anderson, J., Waipango .. .. 217 307 Anderson, J., Wild Bush . . .. — 307 Anderson, James S., Waimatuku.. .. 724 1,048 Andrews, Mrs. C., Heddon Bush .. .. 152 192 Armstrong, Thomas, Orepuki .. .. 100 120 Arthur, William, Box 16, Tuatapere .. 218 169 Auld, R. C., Scott's Gap .. .. 573 701 Ayson, W. R., Otautau .. ,. — 39 Ayton, J. A. (rural delivery), Otautau .. 254 212 Ayton, W., Aparima .. .. .. 705 790 Baker, J. D., Box 29, Tuatapere.. .. — 118 Ballagh, A., Wairio .. .. .. 501 1,088 Ballantyne, A., Feldwick, Otautau .. 181 220 Barnhill, T. L. (Trustees of), Castle Rock, 6,568 6,014 Lumsden Barrett, Paul, Gummie's Bush .. .. j 763 745 Barwell, E. W., Otautau .. .. j 202 186 Batchelor, A. and F., Isla Bank .. .. 191 210 Battersby, F. T., Orawia .. .. 264 436 Bayne, William Y., Birchwood (rural de- 785 710 livery), Ohai Beck Bros., Wairio .. .. .. 375 309 Beck, James, Waicola Homestead (rural 1,014 1,127 delivery), Otautau Beck, Joseph, jun., Wairio .. .. I 553 551 Beck, Joseph T. (Rural Box 42), Otautau ! 1,145 1,274 Beer, H., Mossburn .. .. ... 496 535 Beer, John, Te Anau .. .. .. ! 400 310 Begg, P., Otautau .. .. .., 1,117 Nil Begg, P. and M., Otautau .. ! — 1,021 Begloy, James J., Clifden .. . . 1,766 2,020 Begley, R. A., Clifden .. .. .. 600 702 Bell, William, Gladfield, Otautau . . 302 318 Bennett, James John, P.O. Box 8, Tuatapere 72 92 Bennett, R., Orepuki .. .. .. 34 60 Bickley, A., Thornbury .. .. 52 Nil Bickley Bros., Thornbury .. .. — 195 Bickley, J. W., Waimatuku .. .. 673 341 Birch, John, Woodlands (private bag), 78 77 Otautau Birtles, J. B., Birchwood .. .. — 1,942 Bissett, R. H., Opio, Nightcaps .. .. — 1,852 Black, George, Orawia.. .. .. 290 327 Blackmore, R., Riverton .. .. 44 46 Blackmore, T. I. Hekeia .. . . 143 189 Blanch, J. E., Wairio, Nightcaps . . 156 244 Blateh, H. F., Linwood Station, Lumsden 8,692 8,226 Blondell, George (rural box), Clifden, via - 176 Otautau Booth, D. H. S. (rural delivery), Otautau.. — 152 Boyle, F., Nightcaps .. .. .. —• 103 Boyle, J., Dunearn .. .. 1,046 1,332 Boyle, James, Dunearn .. .. .. 253 296 Boyle, Patrick, Heddon Bush . . .. 635 476 Boyle, W. and F., Dunearn, Winton .. 1,187 464 Bradley, C. A., Orawia .. .. .. — 5 Bradley, J. W. (private bag), Tuatapere .. — 92 Bradley, R. W. R., Mangapiri .. .. 656 681 Bradley, William (Estate of), Belmont, 1,235 1,214 Mangapiri Brick, Daniel P., Orawia .. .. 738 514 Brien, M. 0., Otautau .. .. .. 880 883 Brighton, Gavin, Nightcaps .. .. 349 274 Broomfield, J. and R. M., Otautau — 91 Brown, A., Orawia .. .. .. 428 416 Brown C., Waimatuku .. .. .. 117 136 Brown, G., Ermedale, Fairfax .. .. 272 300 Brown, H., Box 54, Orepuki .. .. — 67 Brown, James, Drummond . . .. 538 687 Brown, J. F., Orepuki .. .. .. -— 49 Brown, R. J., Pukemaori .. .. 104 170 Brown, R. S., Dunearn, Winton .. .. 638 524 Brown, W. S., Fairfax .. .. .. 925 628 Brown, William, Thornbury ., ,, 1 215 i 212

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1025. 1926. Wallace County—continued. Brownridge Bros., Waihoaka .. .. 300 406 Brownridge, G., Waihoaka .. .. — 265 Brownridge, James, Fairfax .. .. 135 18 Brunton, Mrs. George, Fairfax .. .. 78 112 Buchanan, J. M., Waimatuku .. .. — 37 Buckingham, T. A., Drummond .. .. 602 305 Buick, W., Otautau .. .. .. 488 569 Burgess, James, Dipton .. .. 880 Nil Burnett, George A., Otautau . . .. 287 797 Burnett, L. and L., Dunearn, Winton .. 268 Nil Cairns Bros., Heddon Bush .. .. 417 482 Cairns, D., Heddon Bush .. .. 250 408 Cairns, John, Dunearn, Winton .. .. 270 220 Cairns, Timothy, Heddon Bush .. .. 660 685 Calder, Mrs. S. E., Limehills (Dipton — 805 Property) Carmichael, George, Thornbury .. .. 1,250 450 Carr, Charles, Pukemaori . . .. 694 681 Carran, J. M., Waipango .. .. — 46 Casey, Mrs. B. J., Nightcaps . . .. 42 55 Catto, John, Heddon Bush .. .. 349 427 Cavanagh, M., Tuatapere .. .. — 178 Cavanagh, William, Maori Hill, Pukemaori 572 621 Chamberlain, J., Orawia .. .. — 360 Chamberlain, P., Orawia .. .. 130 154 Chamberlain, R., Orawia .. .. 306 434 Chartres Bros., Mossburn .. .. 1,265 1,170 Chartres, William, jun., Mossburn .. 2,450 2,530 Chilton, E., Otautau .. .. .. 871 826 Chilton, F. C., Drummond .. .. 268 243 Christie, Frank, Mossburn .. . . 1,224 1,270 Christie, W., Thornbury .. .. 72 62 Church, Thomas, Ohai .. .. .. 294 258 Clapp, Mrs. E. D., Nightcaps . . .. 5 Nil Clark, Charles, Dunearn (rural delivery), 2,114 3,006 Winton Clark, H. H., Dunearn .. .. . . 1,171 716 Clark, H. R., Gummie's Bush .. .. — 581 Clearwater, George S. W., Box 38, Lumsden 360 263 Clearwater, James, Castle Rock, Lumsden 210 443 Clearwater, William G., Box 38, Lumsden.. 177 191 Clothier, H. E., Otautau . . . . — 134 Cochrane, A. C., Heddon Bush .. .. 627 639 Cochrane, Thomas, Clifden .. .. 2,152 2,896 Cockburn, John, and Sons, Mararoa Station, 7,610 7,600 Lumsden Cody, Lawrence, Heddon Bush, Southland 1,050 805 Collie, F. J., Otautau .. .. .. 233 207 Collie, Mrs. J., Wairio .. .. .. — 620 Collie, S. J., Wairio .. .. .. 304 620 Conaghan, H., Matuku . . . . . . 1,174 1,040 Conaghan, H., Matuku .. . . .. — 1,040 Conley, George, Dipton .. .. 27 89 Connor, Daniel, Waimatuku .. .. 396 356 Coombes, C., Limehills, Aparima, Wallace .. 1,066 1,620 Coombes, G. T., Fairfax .. .. 215 385 Cooper, Francis, Pukemaori .. .. 196 188 Cormack, James, Gummie's Bush, Riverton 118 131 Cosgriff, Edmond, Lilburn, Clifden .. 629 490 Coster, Ernest, Otautau .. .. 200 130 Coughlan, J. H., Tuatapere .. .. — 63 Cournane, Jeremiah, Matuku .. .. 600 527 Cournane, Thomas (Executors of), Opio .. 440 517 Cowan, M., Otautau .. .. .. — 104 Cowan, R. G., Otautau .. .. 62 46 Cowie, Alexander W., Heddon Bush .. 400 475 Craig, John G., Clifden .. .. .. 756 915 Crampton, J. J., Nightcaps .. .. 769 802 Creamer, Charles, Otautau .. .. 70 93 Creegan, John, Wrey's Bush .. .. 194 173 Crow, D., Clifden .. .. .. 123 204 Cumming, William, Box 57, Lumsden .. 290 315 Cunningham Bros., Pahia .. .. 324 285 Curtin, John and Patrick, Wrey's Bush .. 264 306 Curtain, John (Pleasant View Property), 335 356 Wrey's Bush Cuthbert, Henry, Sunnyside, Otautau . . 3,410 3,377 Dahlenburg, B. M. (private bag), Invercargill 500 348 Dahlenburg, R. G., Waikouro .. .. 966 1,402 1 Darley, William James, Otautau, Clifden 335 363 1 (No. 1 Property) 1 Davis, Edward, Orawia .. .. 336 318 ' Davis, George, Eastern Bush .. .. 813 918 ' Dawson, J. E., Colac .. .. .. 36 Nil ' Dawson, L., Mossburn .. .. .. 656 906 <

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. I, ~ " i Wallace County—continued. I Deacon, James, Isla Bank .. .. j 127 165 Devery, J. T., Merrivale .. .. 646 688 Devery, Thomas, Oravvia .. .. 300 493 Diack, Alexander (Waiau Property), Tuata- 326 590 pere Diack, William, Tuatapere .. .. 709 797 Dick, J. W., Waipango .. .. —■ 4 Dickson and Keen, Aparima .. .. 316 Nil Dickson, Benjamin, Aparima .. .. 184 144 Dickson, E. J. and J., (rural delivery), — 422 Otautau Dickson, F. T., Aparima .. .. — 93 Dickson, John, Scott's Gap .. .. 593 799 Dickson, Robert, Otautau .. .. 406 577 Dillon, A. W., Pahia .. .. .. 28 37 Dodds, J. A., (rural delivery), Otautau .. 334 355 Douglas, John, Fairfax .. .. 348 405 Dowling, D., Otautau .. .. .. 87 Nil Dudfield, J., Pahia .. .. .. 108 112 Duggan Bros., Wrey's Bush .. .. 650 432 Dune, W., Clifden .. .. .. >;302 324 Duthie, J., Riverton .. .. .. 150 156 Dwyer, William James, Beaumont, Nightcaps 247 351 Dyer, F. J., Mossburn .. .. .. 4,529 4,813 Dyer, T. P., Mossburn .. .. ,. 567 799 Edginton, Geo. B., Orawia .. .. — 635 Edie Bros., Birchwood .. .. .. 4,530 4,005 Edie, T. W., Thornbury .. .. 1,500 1,630 Egan, Mathew, Wairio .. .. .. 230 340 Egan, P., Wrey's Bush .. . . .. 256 244 Ellis, Peter, Wairio .. .. .. 8 109 Erskine, Hugh, Papatotara .. .. 1,281 1,740 Erskine, J., Waihoaka .. .. .. — . 54 Erskine, W. J., Tuatapere .. .. 467 419 Evans, A. H., Aparima .. .. 148 288 Evans, John, Scott's Gap .. .. 771 791 Fahey, John, Wrey's Bush .. .. 385 353 Fallow, A. M., Thornbury .. .. 746 726 Fallow, John, Thornbury .. .. 310 455 Falska, J., Orepuki .. .. .. — 61 Felton, Richard A., Mossburn .. .. 132 162 Findlay, G., Mossburn .. .. .. 350 365 Findlay, John, Orawia .. .. .. 479 612 Finlay, A., Pukemaori .. .. .. — 493 Finn, Jeremiah, Beaumont, Nightcaps .. 435 416 Finn, W. P., Nightcaps .. .. 395 495 Fitzgerald, G., Orepuki .. .. 108. 112 Fitzgerald, James, Pahia .. .. 250 340 Flack, A., Fairfax .. .. .. 518 908 Flack, W., Riverton .. .. .. 352 616 Fleck, R., Riverton .. .. .. — 54 Fleming, Alexander, Hcddon Bush .. 351 425 Flett Bros., Scott's Gap .. .. 630 882 Flowers, C. E., Ruahine .. .. 69 48 Flynn, E., Post-office, Ohai .. .. 446 600 Flynn, Thomas, Gladfield, Drummond .. 194 171 Flynn, Timothy, Otautau .. .. 1,500 854 Ford, J. B., Heddon Bush .. .. 600 650 Ford, J. M., Te Waewae .. .. 36 98 Ford, Patrick, Te Tua .. .. .. 752 750 Forde, John P., Wairio .. .. 1,000 1,151 Forde, M. J., Scott's Gap .. .. — 229 Forde, Mrs. T. W., Drummond .1 .. 223 Nil Forde, T. Heddon Bush .. .. 656 510 Forde, William, jun., Hill Head, Isla Bank 300 254 Foster Bros., Thornbury .. .. 163 204 Foster, C. R., Thornbury .. .. — 202 Fowle, Samuel, Clifden . . .. .. 709 1,216 Fraser, J., Ermedale, Fairfax .. .. 9 9 Fra-ser, Lachlan, Waimatuku .. .. 323 152 Fraser, Mrs. Mary, South Hillend .. 20 47 Frentz, R., Orepuki .. .. .. 625 460 Frew, James William, Opio, Nightcaps .. 302 353 Frew, R. G., Te Waewae .. .. 170 154 Froude, R., Pukemaori, via Tuatapere .. 204 189 Gallagher, Michael, Matuku .. .. 722 784 Garden, L., Pahia .. .. .. 204 199 Gardiner, A. S., Clifden .. .. 1,040 1,020 Gardiner, R. 0., Clifden .. .. 932 730 Gardner Bros., Clifden .. .. .. 2,794 2,923 Genge, T., Wairio . . .. .. 761 636 Gerrard, A., and Sons, The Rock, Dipton 3,519 4,281 Gerrard, Mrs. M., Drummond .. .. 600 789 Gibb Bros., Waimatuku .. .. 261 385 Gibson, James, Seott's Gap .. .. 150 234

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Wallace County—continued. Gill, Thomas, Merrivale.. .. .. 225 294 Glass, George and Mrs. Maria, Dunearn (rural 1,570 1,304 delivery), Winton Glendinning, Andrew, jun., Belmont, Manga- 1,043 1,006 piri Glenelg Estate (c/o G. P. Chewings), 4,519 3,898 Glenelg, Matuku, via Mossburn Glynn, John, Orawia .. ,. .. 55 56 Glynn, Thomas, Eastern Bush .. .. 419 550 Goble, George, Dipton .. .. .. 147 323 Goldthorpe, W. S., Te Tua .. . . 59 120 Goodger, Thomas and Mrs. Julia, Matuku.. 725 620 Gorrie, Hugh, Woodlands (private bag), 742 962 Otautau Gorrie, James, Pukemaori .. .. 270 333 Gould Bros., Otautau .. .. .. 168 168 Govan, E. C., Te Anau .. .. .. 160 30 Graham, J., Clifden .. .. .. 356 555 Grant, Ussher, W. N., Otautau .. .. 39 Nil Gray, A. H. (Estate of), Pahia . . .. 79 67 Greenslade, jtobert, Harakeke, Otautau .. 227 88 Greens)ade, Robert, Waiau Road, Otautau 214 277 Greer, Achison, Nightcaps .. .. 252 262 Griffin, John, Te Waewae .. .. 262 347 Guise, J. T., Fairfax .. .. .. — 875 Guise, N. A., Fairfax .. .. .. 690 355 Hagen, John, Orawia .. .. .. 228 54 Hall, Andrew Hannah, Thornbury .. 1,755 2,290 Hall Bros., Aparima .. .. . . 119 195 Halloran, P., Wrey's Bush .. .. 143 73 Hamilton, Alexander, Drummond .. 311 240 Hamilton, D. A., Orawia .. .. 90 128 Hamilton, George, Thornbury .. .. 346 329 Hamilton, H., Orawia .. .. .. 244 305 Hamilton, James, Post-office, Oreti (Wallace 1,059 1,196 Property) Hamilton, James A., Thornbury . . 461 545 Hamilton, P., Tuatapere .. . . 296 619 Hamilton, W., Winton (rural deliverv), South 1,062 1,251 Hillend Hamilton, W. R., Heddon Bush .. .. — 1,221 Hamlyn, C., Mossburn .. .. .. 540 23 Harrington, R. A., 154 Lewis Street, Inver- — 182 cargill Harris, J. W.; Fairfax .. .. .. — 408 Harris, Sidney, Te Tua .. .. .. 103 113 Harrison, F., Tuatapere .. .. — 61 Harrison, W. C. (Executors of), Colac Bay 3 23 Harrison, W. F., Box 9, Tuatapere .. — 34 Hart, Frederick, Roundhill .. .. 223 138 Hawthorne, Matthew, Wairio (rural de- 278 277 ] livery), Otautau ] Haywood, Charles, Thornbury . . .. 535 454 Hazlett, J. S., Centre Hill, Lumsden .. 4,392 3,600 Healy, E. P., Mossburn.. .. .. 685 487 Healy, T. J., Mossburn .. .. .. 479 562 Heenan, A. R., Matuku.. .. .. 290 280 ] Heenan, D. J., Awatata, Nightcaps .. 605 764 ] Heenan, Mrs. Mary, Matuku .. .. 150 100 ] Heenan, William, Matuku .. .. 1,325 1,751 j Henderson, J., Tuatapere .. .. 228 200 Henderson, J. D., Lumsden .. .. 160 218 Henderson, Mrs. S., Lumsden .. .. 155 75 Hide, J. W. (Heddon Bush Property), (Dun- 1,270 1,895 earn delivery), Winton Hill, Leonard, Clifden .. .. . . 192 325 Hill, Mrs. M., Clifden .. .. .. 254 203 Hishon, R., Otautau .. .. .. 652 700 Hodgetts, J., Te Tua .. .. .. — 3 Hodgetts, W. G., Hekeia .. .. 9 Nil Hogan, William, Wairio .. .. 149 209 Hogg, Mrs. C., Orepuki .. .. 120 115 Hogg, Thomas, Waimatuku .. .. 305 340 Honeywood, M. B., Lumsden .. .. — 803 Hopcroft, W. B., Gummie's Bush .. 519 501 Horner Bros., Heddon Bush .. .. 1,015 1,168 Horner, G. G., Heddon Bush .. . . 700 610 Hornsey and Graham, Lumsden .. .. 213 297 Horrell, B. C., Te Tua .. .. . . 334 502 Horrell, George, Te Tua .. .. 391 421 Horrell, R. W., Te Waewae .. .. 326 370 Horrell, W. S., Te Tua .. .. .. 573 599 Howden, H. W., Tuatapere .. .. 204 143 Hubber, William, Heddon Bush .. .. 172 442 Hudson, D., Tuatapere .. .. .. — 137

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Wallace County—continued. Hunter, J. R., Dunearn (rural delivery), via 173 187 Winton Hyslop, Robert, Pukemaori .. .. 172 222 James, George, Aparima .. .. 568 564 James, R. G., Aparima .. .. 577 789 James, Richard S., Aparima .. .. 317 335 James, S., Aparima .. .. .. 566 Nil James, Stephen, jun., Aparima .. .. 636 796 James, W. T., Otautau .. .. 110 150 Jenkins, D. D., Xuatapere .. .. 114 31 Johns, J. J., Nightcaps.. .. .. 86 38 Johnston, J. P., Isla Bank .. .. 171 155 Johnston, James G., Glenmoffat, Nightcaps 433 389 Johnston, J. Y., South Hillend (rural de- 214 355 livery), Winton Johnston, William, Drummond .. .. 49 82 Johnstone, H. W., Box 30, Tuatapere . . 51 66 Johnstone, S., Thornbury .. .. — 47 Johnstone, W. J., Pukemaori .. . . 528 511 Jones, David, Drummond .. .. 2 17 Jones, E. J., Drummond .. .. 278 12 Keen, A. B. (rural box), Otautau .. 242 353 Keen, C., Wairio .. .. .. 131 314 Keen, John and Mrs. Jane (rural delivery), 1,151 1,402 Otautau Keen, John James, jun. (rural delivery), 1,116 1,193 Otautau Kennedy, A., Eastern Bush .. .. 445 451 Kennedy, D., Otautau .. .. .. 475 376 Kennedy, Robert, Drummond .. .. 1,991 1,700 Kennedy, William, Otautau .. .. { 1,276 1,840 Keown, Hugh S., Lumsden .. .. j 240 272 Kidd, E., Beaumont, Nightcaps .. .. 334 324 Kidd, E. R., and Son, Opio . . .. 1,149 992 Kincaid, S., Drummond .. .. 128 123 King, A., Orepuki .. .. .. 234 199 King, H. (Estate of), Maori Hill, Pukemaori 297 318 King, James, Tuatapere .. .. 616 616 King, John, Orawia .. .. .. 960 1,050 King, R., Clifden .. .. .. — 428 King, R. J., Burwood Station, The Key, 14,993 14,104 Lumsden Kingsland, John, Clifden .. .. 1,149 1,165 Kirkpatrick, J., Clifden, Lillburn .. 2,229 2,472 Kirkpatrick, Mrs. Thomas, Wairio .. 505 706 Knowler, C. E., Tuatapere .. .. 70 82 Knowler, H., Te Waewae .. .. 564 440 Knowler, R., Tuatapere .. .. — 88 Knowler, William, Pahia .. .. 42 37 Kokay, S., Box 24, Tuatapere . . .. 145 117 Laidlaw, R., Elmwood, The Key.. 1,682 1,270 Langford, W. J., South Hillend .. 2 8 Laurie, James M., Orawia .. . . 102 19 Lawson, Roberts, Tuatapere .. .. 168 179 Lay, 0., Orawia .. .. .. 154 204 Lemon, W., Tuatapere .. .. .. — 70 Lilico, D. 11., Drummond .. .. 40 Nil Lindsay, A., Waimatuku .. .. 483 898 Lindsay, A. H., Box 34, Otautau .. 494 , 486 Lindsay, A. W., Drummond .. .. 235 503 Lindsay, Gordon, Drummond .. .. 268 339 Lindsay, J. B., Drummond .. .. 412 569 Lindsay, John, Drummond .. .. 304 370 Lindsay, J. M., Otautau .. .. — 537 Lindsay, P. R., Waimatuku .. .. — 195 Lindsay, T. J., Drummond .. .. 411 566 Linscott, E. J., Thornbury .. .. 543 480 Linton, <J. A., Orepuki .. .. .. — 122 Livesey, J. S., Gummie's Bush .. .. — 50 Lotta, R., Waihoaka .. .. .. — 25 Low, George, Bayswater, Otautau .. 487 488 Low, James, Meadowvale, Otautau .. 7 21 Lynch Bros., Wrey's Bush .. .. — 213 Lyon, Robert F., Wrey's Bush .. .. 100 172 Macdonald, A., Manapouri, via Lumsden .. 2,500 2,290 Macdonald, D. D., Nightcaps .. .. 3,421 3,406 Mackintosh, M. and W., Wairio .. .. 179 215 Malcolm, D., Heddon Bush .. .. 600 624 Malcolm, E., Heddon Bush .. .. 560 860 Manson, Alexander, Otautau .. .. 70 342 Markey, Michael, Wrey's Bush .. .. 484 949 Marnane, D., Otautau .. .. .. 308 306 Mason, E., Round Hill .. .. .. 22 35 Matheson, Hugh, Drummond .. .. 196 181 Matheson, James (rural delivery), Aparima 156 191

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No. of Sheep on No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. 1925. 1926. Wallace CotrsiTY—tonlinwd. Wallace County—continued. Mathieson, A. and W., Heddon Bush .. 414 383 Muirhead Bros., Sharprldge, Birchwood .. 2,007 Nil Mathieson, Duncan, UpperMerrivale, Orawia 341 351 Muirhead, J., Aparima . . .. .. 659 915 May, William, jun., Otautau .. .. 500 505 Muirhead, T. S., Waimatuku .. .. 38 20 McCann, Mrs. M., Orepuki .. .. 55 Nil Muirhead,'W., Waimatuku .. .. — 37 McCann, T. J., Orepuki.. .. .. —• 77 Munro, William, Tiromaunga Station, Night- 2,391 2,470 McCorkindale, M., Nightcaps .. .. 1,007 545 caps McCrostie, Alexander S., Otautau .. 193 328 Murphy, James, Pahia .. .. .. 217 Nil McCully, W. D. (rural delivery), Otautau .. 865 1,040 Munty, John, Orawia.. .. .. 501 605 McDougall, J., Otautau.. .. .. — 200 Murphy, P. and M., Wrey's Bush .. 92 89 McFarlane, A., Drummond .. .. 207 303 Murphy, M„ Pahia . . .. .. — 123 McFarlane, C. B., Thornbury .. .. 211 333 Murray, James, Gummie's Bush .. 255 452 McFarlane, D., Groper's Bush .. .. 295 378 Murray, R. A., Pahia .. .. .. 32 54 McFarlane, D., Otautau .. .. j 769 1,046 Murrell, Mrs. M., Manapouri .. .. 640 565 McFarlane, D., Thornbury .. .. 298 375 Murrell, P., and Sons, Lake Manapouri .. 2,940 2,575 McGregor, M., Josephville .. .. ! —- 103 Newton, Mrs. A. M., Wrey's Bush .. — 134 McGregor, W. J. A., Mount Linton, Ohai .. |11,535 11,467 Newton, W. J., Nightcaps .. .. 480 306 Mclnerney, Thomas, Te Tua .. .. 100 65 Norman, T., Box 47, Otautau .. .. 83 288 Mclnerney, T., Tuatapere .. .. j — 109 Norman, William, Tuatapere .. .. 51 61 Mcintosh, J. G., Orawia .. .. | 346 282 Nuttall, J. R., Hekeia .. .. .. 53 22 Mclntyre, John (Executors of), Thornbury 605 482 O'Brien Bros., Orawia .. .. .. 812 610 Mclvor, Mrs. C., Otautau .. .. j — 1 O'Brien, D., Woodvale, Clifton Post-office 888 641 McKay, D., Te Tua .. . . .. 102 102 O'Brien, J. W., Otautau .. .. ! 641 594 McKay, F., Riverton .. .. .. 30 110 O'Brien, T., Te Waewae .. .. j 215 124 McKay, Mrs. A., Marathon Park, Lumsden j 300 Nil O'Callaghan, P. O., Lumsden .. .. j 689 901 McKenzie, Alexander, Glenburn, Otautau.. j 386 451 O'Connell, D., Tuatapere .. .. — 200 McKenzie, C., Isla Bank .. .. j 87 141 O'Connor, G. F. O., Wrey's Bush .. — 102 McKenzie, Francis B., Isla Bank.. - .. | 281 310 O'Dowd, J. and H., Nightcaps .. .. 420 545 McKenzie, J., Box 76, Lumsden .. ,. 359 Nil O'Dowd, Lawrence and M., Nightcaps .. ; 606 895 McKenzie, R., Tuatapere .. .. 60 68 Officer, A. A., Isla Bank .. .. 510 240 McKinnon, Reginald A., Groper's Bush, j 193 196 Officer, A. G. and G. R., Otautau .. : 199 Nil Thornbury Officer, A. J., Fairfax .. .. .. 314 213 McLaren, D. S., Eastern Bush .. .. j 1,425 1,615 Officer, Mrs. B., Fairfax .. .. 258 Nil McLean, G., Thornbury .. .. 457 442 Officer, H. G., Fairfax .. .. .. — 423 McLean, J., Thornbury .. .. 637 756 Officer, L. and C., Fairfax .. .. — 49 McLean, J. A., and Sons (c/o Mrs. McDonald, 9,993 Nil O'Neill, M., Thornbury .. .. 107 34 893 Cumberland Street), Dunedin Owen, H. R., Clifden .. .. .. — 363 McLean, J, H., Ohai .. .. .. j — 65 Palmer, Jesse, Merrivale Road, Otautau .. 16 9 McLean, J. W., Blackmount, Otautau .. j 3,260 Nil Pankhurst, H. S., Hekeia .. .. 131 153 McLean, R., Dipton .. .. .. 1,040 1,120 Paterson, G. and Mrs. A. C., Dunearn .. 184 298 McLees, H., Mangapiri, Otautau .. 723 636 Paterson, James G., Scott's Gap (rural 457 529 McLeish, C. C., Gladfield, Drummond .. 10 345 delivery) McLeish, John, Isla Bank .. .. 697 766 Peak, H., Orepuki .. .. .. -— | 167 McLelland, Mrs. M., Orawia .. .. — 259 Pearce, George G., Colac .. .. 116 j 159 McLennan, Donald, Bowmont Station, 7,311 6,406 Pearce, R. T., Otahu, Clifden .. .. 1,503 i 1,755 caps j Pears, J. A., Ethal Vale, Nightcaps .. 5,550 j 5,350 McLeod, William, Waimatuku . . .. 174 202 Pearsey, J., Riverton .. " .. .. 128 j 21 McNeill Bros., Thornbury .. .. — 475 Pcrniskie, Thomas, Te Tua .. .. 129 150 McNeill, H., Thornbury .. .. : 429 515 Perriam, Henry Robert, Otautau .. 29 20 McNeill, Mrs. Margaret, Thornbury .. ! 500 494 Peterson, W. and T., Waimatuku .. — 320 McNeill, Robert, Thornbury .. .. 804 692 Pirie, George, Isla Bank .. .. 280 203 McNeill, T. A., Thornbury .. .. 590 630 Pirie, Robert, Isla Bank .. .. 416 706 McPherson, A., sen., Pahia .. .. 299 249 Plains Station Company (Limited), The 3,650 4,000 McPherson, Archibald, jun., Orepuki . . 75 97 Plains Station, The Key, Lumsden McTavish Bros., Drummond .. .. 476 * Playfair, H., Gummie's Bush .. .. 1,861 I 1,215 McVicar, A., Tuatapere .. .. 273 155 Plunkett, John, South Hillend .. .. 740 813 Meehan, Timothy, and Son, Drummond .. 390 347 Plunkett, Robert, South Hillend .. 425 ! 527 Meek, G. E., Fairfax .. .. ,. 175 182 Pollard, A., Colac .. .. .. — 97 Mehrtens. L. C., Te Waewae .. .. 164 107 Pollard, D., Colac Bay .. .. .. 12 21 Mewton, Albert, Matuku .. .. 1,110 1,310 Pollard, E. G., Round Hill .. .. — 98 Mewton, John, Matuku . . .. 661 658 Pollard, William, Pahia.. .. .. 75 96 Miller, A., Thornbury .. .. .. 133 164 Pont, Jas., Colac Bay .. . . .. - 6 Miller, A. T., Clifden .. .. .. 686 689 Popham, H. L., Orepuki .. .. 30 Nil Milmine, L. E., Fairfax .. .. 4 6 Porteous, A. R., Birchwood .. .. 426 408 Miln, A. E., Clifden .. .. .. 865 948 Powell, A., Otautau .. .. .. — 11 Minty and Gibson, Orawia .. .. 1,229 1,393 Prendeville, D. M. and J. H., Drummond 120 ; 5 Mitchell, Alex., Fairfax .. .. 642 677 Prendeville, Thomas, Matuku .. .. 844 : 950 Moffatt, N. E., Eastern Bush .. .. 364 291 Price, J., Scott's Gap .. .. .. 951 ! 431 Moir, J. E., Orawia .. .. .. 16 190 Printz, H. A., Pahia .. .. .. 116 | 114 Mollison, James, Isla Bank .. .. 440 417 Proctor, Charles, Dunearn, Winton .. 568 397 Molloy, C., Gummie's Bush .. .. — 80 Rabbitt, J. T., Merrivale .. .. 508 i 642 Molloy, P., Thornbury .. .. .. 73 371 Racz, S. J., Tuatapere .. .. .. 240 i 184 Monamore Station (c/o Manager), Mona- 3,525 3,484 Ramsay and Son, Nightcaps .. .. — j 575 more, Opio Ramsay, Mrs. Johanna, Awatata, Nightcaps 942 I Nil Moore, A. W., Waikouro .. .. 1,063 1,135 Reid, John, Mossburn .. .. .. 795 1,320 Moore and McKinnon, Waimatuku .. 1,714 1,727 Reidie, John R., Groper's Bush, Fairfax .. 444 597 Moore, J. P., Drummond .. .. 310 537 Richards, B., Te Waewae .. .. 325 332 Moreton, G., D., Orawia.. .. .. 13 20 Ridder, F., jun., Tuatapere .. .. 124 120 Moreton, G. D., Orawia. . .. .. —■ 20 Ridder, H., Tuatapere .. .. .. — 124 Morrah, M. G., Merrivale .. .. 376 Nil Ridder, J. C., Orawia .. .. .. 217 452 Morris, S., Orepuki .. .. 62 125 Ridder, Mrs. N. M., Merrivale, Otautau .. — 181 Morton, J., Drummond .. .. 183 192 Ritchie, James, Nightcaps .. .. 1,648 1,622 Mouat, Malcolm, Eastern Bush .. .. 732 737 Riverton Racing Club, Riverton .. 33 Nil Mouat, Malcolm, Woodlands (private bag), 1,015 1,145 Robertson and Niven, Birchwood .. 980 864 Otautau Robertson and Son, Te Waewae .. 325 303 Mouat, William, Eastern Bush (rural box) 300 330 Robertson, 0. E., Drummond .... .. 41 77 Muir, D. T., Waikouro, Otautau .. 546 511 Robertson, Mrs. Johana, Opio .. .. 100 204 Muir, J. C., South Hillend .. ../ 210 172 Robertson, William, Isla Bank .. .. 364 912 Muir, John, (rural delivery), Otautau .. 692 972 Robinson, R., The Key, Lumsden .. 984 1 911 * Return not received.

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Wallace County—continued, Robson, Alexander (Estate of), Otautau 405 417 (rural delivery), Aparima Robson, I). A., and Thomas, Bays water, 945 751 Otautau Roger, A. W. (James A. Thomson, Manager), 760 . 911 Wairio Rohan, J., Orawia .. .. .. 270 469 Ronald, J. W., Thornbury .. .. 288 322 Ronald, Robert, Nightcaps .. .. 575 674 Ross, Hugh, Lumsden .. .. .. 1,126 1,216 Ross, J., Waipango .. .. .. 379 360 Rowley, A., Clifden .. .. .. 112 100 Roy, A., jun., Mossburn .. .. — 629 Ruddenklau, J. R., Dipton .. .. 3,535 3,800 Russell, E. D., Otautau.. .. .. 1 1 Russell, John E., Nightcaps .. .. 1,156 1,165 Russell, W. L., Mossburn . . .. 1,088 1,102 Ryan, Charles, Bayswater, Otautau .. 1,310 1,258 Ryan, E., Beaumont, Nightcaps .. — 20 Ryan, J. T., Bayswater, Otautau .. 1,046 1,086 Ryan, John, Bayswater, Otautau .. 1,167 1,033 Sandry, Mrs. L., Gummie's Bush .. 274 333 Sanford, Samuel J., Clifden . . . . 1,099 1,166 Saunders and Mitchell, Scott's Gap .. 401 488 Saunders, David (Dunearn rural delivery), 889 1,030 Winton Saunders, John, Dunearn, Winton .. 352 315 j Saunders, William, Otautau . . .. 500 Nil Scobie, W., Eastern Bush .. .. 2,049 2,091 Scobie, W. S., Oraura .. .. ' • • | — .5 Scott, A. P., Aparima .. .. .. j 182 326 Scott Bros., Lumsden .. .. .. 844 Nil Scott, J. T., Orawia .. .. .. 915 923 Scott, P., Tuatapere .. .. .. 536 596 Scott, P. J. D., Clifden .. .. .. j — 461 | Scott, R., Tuatapere .. .. .. 725 546 Scott, R. H., Lumsden .. .. .. — 915 Scott, William J., Clifden .. .. 1,453 1,291 Searle, John, Nightcaps .. .. 172 148 Shaw, J., Box 37, Orepuki . . . . — 52 Shearing, R. G., Waipango .. .. 75 72 Sheddan Bros., Merivale .. .. 2,059 3,861 Sheddan, R. (rural delivery), Otautau .. 940 1,446 Sheehy, J., jun., Lumsden .. .. — 1,110 Sim, E. K. (Otautau Property ) T Pukemaori 1,196 1,226 Sim, E. K., Pukemaori .. .. .. 608 623 Sinclair, Donald, Nightcaps .. .. 628 567 Skeggs, H. E., Pahia .. .. .. 75 40 Smellie, William, Otautau . . .. 223 246 Smith, C. E., Tuatapere .. .. — 172 Smith, H. and G. R., Bailey, Nightcaps .. 970 1,146 Smith, J. R. and W., Matuku .. .. 1,650 | 1,868 Smith, R. A., Matuku .. .. .. 608 j 556 Sounness, Alexander, Otautau .. .. 514 | 645 Soper and Sons, Five Rivers .. .. — j 1,557 Spillane, Cornelius, Box 54, Nightcaps .. 448 j 414 Spratt Bros., Drummond .. .. 153 159 Stalker, C. G., Fairfax .. . . .. — 50 Stalker, L., Maruekoa, Drummond . . 630 1,028 Steven and Co., Castle Downs Station, — 4,704 Dipton Stevens, C. S., Gorge, Station Mossburn .. 2,279 2,267 Stewart, Alexander, Scott's Gap .. .. 958 1,016 Stewart Bros., Aparima . . .. 149 I 174 Stewart, T. M., South Hillend .. .. 328 i 700 Strang, William, Waimatuku .. .. 214 319 Stroud Bros., Wrey's Bush .. .. 675 800 Strudwicke, Frank, Box 21, Nightcaps .. 795 930 Stuck, R., Orepuki .. .. .. 305 175 Sturgess, Mrs. Mary A., Orawia .. .. 59 Nil Sutton, Frank, Drummond .. .. 580 606 Swap, A. J., Otautau .. . . .. 292 466 Swift and Co. (Limited), Dunrobin Station, 5,020 4,905 Matuku Taylor, A. G., Scott's Gap (rural delivery), — 78 Otautau Taylor, A. S., South Hillend .. .. 321 337 Taylor, F. N. (rural delivery), Heddon Bush 237 373 Taylor, Joseph (Estate of), Heddon Bush .. 243 189 Taylor, J. M., Box 55, Otautau .. .. 688 658 Taylor, R. N., Gummie's Bush, Fairfax .. 370 Nil Taylor, S. G., Heddon Bush .. .. — 91 Te Anau Downs Station (c/o Manager), 5,400 6,100 Lumsden Teofsky, Thomas, Tuatapere .. .. 200 10 Teviotdale, David, Isla Bank .. .. 1,363 1,319 The Redcliff Runs Association, Redcliff 9,183 9,196 Station, Otautau

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1925. 1926. Wallace County—continued. Thompson, J. N., Otautau .. .. 700 500 Thomson, James W., Fairfax .. .. 36 Nil Thomson, W., Otautau .. .. 72 Nil Thornton, J. A., Waimatuku .. .. 162 177 Tippet, J. R., Tuatapere .. .. 720 841 Todd, William, Maori Hill Estate, Pukemaori 517 527 Tomlinson, A., Orawia .. .. .. 543 377 Tomlinson, George, Orawia .. .. 568 654 Toogood, G. F., Nightcaps .. .. 630 ; Nil Tucker, C. H., Otautau .. .. 22 I 142 Turnbull, C., Thornbury .. .. — j 126 Turnbull, R. C-, Blackmount .. .. -— I 8,807 Turner Bros., Matuku . . . . 1,103 1,100 Turner, Fred J., Mossburn .. .. 828 800 Turner, Thomas (rural delivery), Dunearn .. 1,634 1,427 Valli, James, Nightcaps .. .. 256 Nil Waddell, T. K., Matuku .. .. 289 206 Walker, A. and J„ Mossburn . . .. 380 796 Walker, William, Dipton .. .. 891 920 Wallace, S., Nightcaps .. . . .. — 388 Walsh, J., Nightcaps .. .. . . 40 31 Ward, A. E., (rural delivery). South Hillend — 438 Ward, B., Fairfax .. . . .. —• 10 Ward, C., Hekeia .. .. .. 40 177 Ward, H. F., Fairfax .. .. .. 186 186 Ward, L., Hekeia . . .. .. 41 67 Ward, S., Aparima ..' .. .. 139 127 Ward, W. J., Lumsden .. .. 695 922 Watson, T. M., Ohai . . .. . . 360 382 Watson, Henry, Pahia .. . . . . 136 133 Watson, James, Feldwick, Orawia .. 143 168 Watson, Mrs. S., Kintail Narrows, Riverton 762 192 Watson, Thomas, Colac Bay .. .. 152 150 Watson, W., Heddon Bush .. .. 1,528 1,793 Weir, William H., P.O. Box 69, Otautau .. 62 205 Welsh, J., Opio, Nightcaps .. .. 41 40 Whelan, D., Orepuki .. .. .. 332 343 White, Andrew, Isla Bank .. .. 224 367 White, C. N., Waipango .. . . 226 180 White, M., Tuatapere .. .. .. — 38 White, R„ Te Tua .. . . . . 637 Nil Whyte, A. J., Scott's Gap, via Otautau .. 112 50 Whyte, A. L., Te Tua .. .. .. — 592 Whyte, I). B., Clifden .. .. .. 612 698 Whyte, P. A., Pukemaori .. . . 590 810 Whyte, W. A., Clifden .. .. . . 620 762 Wilding, E. A., Ohai .. .. .. 2,500 2,186 Williams, J., Gladfield, Drummond .. 408 493 Williams, R., (rural delivery), Otautau . . 566 709 Willis, G., jun,, Gummie's Bush .. .. — 110 Wilson, H. R., Dunearn .. .. 935 1,414 Wilson, James T., Merrivale (rural delivery), 71 51 Otautau Wilson, Robert, Castle Rock, Lumsden .. 426 337 Wilson, S., Clifden .. .. .. — 93 Wohlers, F., Thornbury .. .. — 5 Wood, J. N., Pahia .. .. .. — 15 Woodhead, William, Drummond .. 44 40 Young, David, Orawia .. .. .. 417 555 Young, I. H., Orepuki .. .. .. 130 190 Young, J. A., Tuatapere .. .. — 112 Young, R. S., Orepuki . . .. .. 71 Nil Young, Thomas H., Waihoaka .. .. 365 307 Young, William, Mossburn .. .. 720 744 421,765 457,485 STEWART ISLAND COUNTY (In Southland Subdivision). Dawson, William, Stewart Island.. .. 213 201 Isaac, James, Ruapuke .. .. 79 91 Leask, G. P., Half-moon Bay, Stewart Island 60 81 McCarthy, Mrs. H. A., Ruapuke, Bluff .. 161 152 Newton, Mrs. George, Ruapuke, Bluff .. 489 202 Nilsen, Hans C., The Nock, Half-moon Bay 106 110 Rita, Henry, Ruapuke, Bluff .. .. 256 232 Robertson, William, Half-moon Bay . . 232 188 Russell, Mrs. A. M., Ruapuke Island, Bluff 470 Nil Russell, R., Ruapuke Island .. .. — 976 Topi, Maurice, Ruapuke, Bluff .. .. 485 304 Traill, A. W., jun., Half-moon Bay, Stewart 851 799 Island Waitiri; I., Ruapuke Island, Bluff .. 134 128 3,536 3,464

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TABLE SHOWING NUMBER OF SHEEP IN THE DOMINION SINCE 1897. Year. Numbtr of Sheep. Year. Number of Sheep. Year. Number of Sheep. 1897 .. .. 19,687,954 1907 .. .. 20,983,772 1917 .. .. 25.270,386 1898 .. .. 19,673,725 1908 .. .. 22,449,053 1918 .. .. 26,538,302 1899 .. .. 19,348,506 1909 .. .. 23,480,707 1919 .. .. 25,828,554 1900 .. .. 19,355,195 1910.. .. 24,269,620 1920.. .. 23.919,970 1901 .. .. 20,233,099 1911 .. .. 23,996,126 1921 .. ..23,285,031 1902 .. .. 20,342,727 1912 .. .. 23,750,153 1922 .. .. 22,222,259 1903 .. .. 18,954,553 1913 .. .. 24,191,810 1923 .. .. 23,081,439 1904 .. .. 18.280,806 1914 .. .. 24,798.763 1924 .. .. 23,775,776 1905 .. .. 19,130,875 1915 .. .. 24,901,421 1925 .. .. 24,547,955 1906 . .. 20,108,471 ■ 1916 .. .. 24,788,150 l! 1926 .. .. 24,904,993

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