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H.—23b

1927. NEW ZEALAND.

RETURN OF SHEEPOWNERS AND OF THE NUMBER OF SHEEP AND LAMBS IN EACH COUNTY ON THE 30th APRIL, 1926 AND 1927.

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

(The tables usually accompanying this return will be found in parliamentary paper H.-23.] INDEX TO COUNTIES. Tage Page Pags Akaroa .. .. .. 121 Kawhia .. .. 20 Stratford .. .. .. 00 Akitio .. .. 56 Kiwitea .. .. 78 Taieri .. .. .. 158 Amuri .. .. .. 10!) Kowai .. .. ..113 Takaka .. .. 97 Ashburton .. .. 126 Lake .. .. .. 170 Taranaki .. .. ..59 Ashley .. .. ..114 Levels .. .. ..136 Taumarunui .. .. 19 Awatere .. .. .. 106 Mackenzie .. .. .. 139 Taupo .. .. .. 18 Bay of Islands .. .. 3 Makara .. .. 82 Tauranga .. .. 25 Bruce .. .. ..167 Malvern .. .. .. 118 Tawera .. .. ..117 Buller .. .. 98 Manawatu .. .. .. 79 Thames .. .. .. 14 Castlepoint .. 88 Maniototo .. .. .. 153 Tuapeka .. i. .. 164 Chatham Islands .. .. 146 Manukau .. .. .. 11 Uawa .. .. ..31 Cheviot .. .. .. 110 Marlborough .. .. 103 Vincent .. .. .. 154 Clifton .. .. 58 Masterton .. .. 86 Waiapu .. .. 28 Clutha . . .. .. 160 Matakaoa .. .. 28 Waihemo .. .. .. 156 Collingwood .. .. 98 Matamata .. .. .. 17 Waikato .. .. .. 14 Cook .. .. .. 31 Mauriceville .. .. 90 Waikohu .. .. 34 Coromandel .. .. 13 Mongonui .. .. .. 2 Waikouaiti.. .. .. 157 Dannevirke .. .. 51 Mount Herbert .. .. 122 Waimairi .. .. .. 120 Eden .. .. .. 11 Murchison .. .. .. 99 Waimarino.. .. 66 Egmont .. .. ..60 Ohinemuri .. .. 14 Waimate .. .. .. 142 Eketahuna .. .. 89 Ohura .. .. 23 Waimate West .. .. 63 Ellesmere .. .. .. 123 Opotiki .. .. 26 Waimea .. .. .. 91 Eltham .. .. 62 Oroua .. .. .. 74 Waipa .. .. .. 16 Eyre .. .. ..117 Otamatea .. .. .. 7 Waipara .. .. ..11l Eeatherston .. .. 83 Otorohanga .. .. 19 Waipawa .. .. 45 Franklin .. .. .. 12 Oxford .. .. ..115 Waipukurau .. .. 47 Geraldine .. .. .. 133 Pahiatua .. .. 54 Wairarapa South .. .. 84 Great Barrier Island .. 10 Paparua .. .. ..119 Wairewa .. .. .. 122 Grey .. .. ..100 Patangata .. .. ..48 Wairoa .. .. ..37 Halswell .. .. 123 Patea .. .. 63 Waitaki .. .. .. 148 Hauraki Plains .. .. 14 Peninsula .. .. .. 159 Waitemata.. .. .. 10 Hawera .. .. .. 62 Piako .. .. .. 17 Waitomo .. .. 20 Hawke's Bay .. .. 39 Pohangina .. .. 78 Waitotara .. .. .. 65 Heathcote .. .. .. 121 Raglan .. .. .. 15 Wallace .. .. .. 183 Hobson .. .. .. 8 Rangiora .. .. ..116 Wanganui .. .. ..68 Hokianga .. .. .. 4 Rangitikei .. .. 69 Weber .. .. .. 50 Horowhenua .. .. 80 Rodney .. ... .. 9 Westland .. .. .. 101 Hutt .. .. .. 81 Rotorua .. .. .. 18 Whakatane .. .. 25 Inangahua .. .. 100 Selwyn .. .. .. 125 Whangamomona .. .. 61 Inglewood .. .. 59 Sounds .. .. .. 102 Whangarei .. .. 5 Kaikoura .. .. ..108 Southland .. .. ..171 Whangaroa .. .. 3 Kairanga .. .. 75 Springs .. .. .. 123 Woodville .. .. 53 Kaitieke .. .. ..24 Stewart Island .. .. 188

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AUCKLAND SHEEP DISTRICT. Return of Sheepowners and of the Number of Sheep and Lambs in each County on the 30th April, 1926, and 30th April, 1927.

| No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1920. 1827. MONGONUI COUNTY (In Bay of Islands Subdivision). Adamson, Alfred, Taipa, Mangonui .. 214 299 Alison and Evans, Houhora .. .. 1,312 1,206 Atkinson, G. R., Kaiangaroa . . .. 138 146 Ballard, F. E., Digger's Valley, Herekino .. 250 269 Banks, Donald, Takahue .. .. 356 513 Barriball, J. C., Oruru .. .. .. 307 299 Bedggood, J. H., Kaitaia .. .. 190 178 Bell, Leonard H., Kaitaia .. .. 134 142 Berghan, J. N., Ahipara .. .. 1,092 1,027 Berghan, Mrs. Mary Jane (c/oE. J. Berghan, 219 247 Manager), Cooper's Creek, Mangonui Bigg-wither, C. V., Kaitaia .. .. 254 Nil Bigg-wither, R. P., Kaitaia .. .. 107 116 Blackmail, S., Kaitaia .. .. .. 15 Nil Blank, J. G., Takahue .. .. .. : 149 188 Bloomfield, F., Box 27, Kaitaia .. .. 255 245 Blyth Bros., Blythsdale, Paranui .. 232 162 Bourke Bros., Herekino.. .. .. 392 431 Bourke, L., Burnside, Herekino .. .. 363 558 Brown, J. A., Kaiangaroa .. .. 855 1,432 ■Buckingham, A. G., Kaiaka .. .. 186 180 Buckingham, E. C., Victoria Valley .. 494 459 Buckingham, H. J., Kaiaka .. .. 193 173 Christenson, W. J., Kaiaka .. .. 73 96 Coffin Bros., Kohumaru, Mangonui .. 474 572 Costall, F. T. (private bag), Mangonui .. 784 740 Coulter, T. J., Fairburn's .. .. 679 635 Dangen, Harry, Peria .. .. .. 676 625 Dangen, Joseph, Peria .. .. .. 359 369 Dawson, James W., Victoria Valley .. 410 409 Dawson, John M., Victoria Valley . . 185 125 Dutton, H. J., Oruru .. .. . . 264 93 Dutton, Sid., Herekino .. .. .. 553 662 Edwards, J. D., Victoria Valley .. .. 51 91 Evans, George, Awanui.. .. .. 30 31 Evans, W. H., Houhora .. .. 336 407 Fisher, Oscar, Fairburn's .. .. 138 232 Ford, C. R., Herekino .. .. .. 597 658 Foster, H. G., Paraoanui .. .. 255 300 Foster, Henry D., Fairburn's .. .. 381 490 Foster, Jabez, Peria .. .. .. 2,572 1,720 Foster, John, Oruaiti, Mangonui .. .. 102 76 Foster, R. D., Komiti .. .. .. 19 14 Foster, Sam, Mangonui.. .. .. 65 60 Foster, W. G. F., Paraoanui .. .. 290 335 Francis, L. L., Te Koroa, Mangonui .. 17 28 Francis, P. R., Te Koroa, Mangonui .. 66 106 Frear, Miss E., Mangonui .. . . 174 252 Gaelic, Z. L., Houhora .. .. .. 12 73 Gardiner, A. A. (private bag), Mangonui .. 6 71 Garton, A. G., Mangonui .. .. 352 387 Garton, E. A., Mangonui .. .. 352 387 Garton, E. C., Mangonui .. .. 352 387 Garton, G. G., Mangonui .. .. 352 387 Garton, John, Oruru .. .. .. 387 466 Geddes, Alexander, Whangape .. .. 350 408 Geddes, James, Herekino .. .. 530 587 Geddes, John, Takahue. . .. .. 135 166 Graves, J. T., Kohumaru .. .. 225 275 Gregory, Mrs. E. J., Herekino .. . . 405 350 Grigg, W. R., Kaitaia .. .. .. 205 100 Hansen, P. E., Kaitaia .. .. .. — 115 Hester, J. L., Kaitaia .. .. .. 729 636 Hill, W. H., Peria .. .. . . 559 558 Hoddle, S., Kaitaia .. .. .. 210 234 Holder, F., Kaitaia .. .. . . 690 843 Hoskins, J. W., Fairburn's .. .. 800 791 Houston and Co., Tauroa Reef, Ahipara .. 970 766 Jacentho, F., Peria .. .. .. 2,214 5,040 Job, Hugh, Fryer's Road, Kaitaia .. — 123 Jones, W. A., Te Koroa .. .. 275 284 Keay, W. R., Herekino.. .. .. 875 964 Keene, R. (c/o W. Keene, Manager), Te 4,819 4,407 Paki

I No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Mongonui County—continued. Kelsall, R., Peria .. .. .. 156 227 Kershaw, Joseph J., Takahue .. .. 406 388 Kitchen, D., Victoria Valley .. .. 362 562 Kitchen, J. R., Takahue .. .. 143 147 Lamb, F. C., Kaitaia .. .. .. 482 475 Lewis, 1). H., Kaitaia .. .. .. 15 28 Lisle, P., Rangi Point .. .. .. — 9 MacKenzie, P. G. L., Awaroa, Broadwood 1,556 1,537 Maria, J. Albert, Komiti .. .. 112 134 Maria, W. H., Kaitaia .. .. .. 150 82 Masters, L. M., Pukepoto .. .. 173 168 Masters, Shirley, Ahipara .. .. 180 181 Masters, Walter, Pukepoto, Kaitaia .. 203 260 Matthews, A. J., Lynwood Farm, Kaitaia.. 292 332 Matthews, E. C., Kaitaia .. .. 483 524 Matthews, H. B., 34 Clonbern Road, Remuera, 594 699 Auckland Matthews, Herbert B., Eloedan, Kaitaia .. 550 650 Matthews, L. J., Aurere (private bag), | 918 958 Mangonui Matthews, L. V., P.O. Box 14, Awanui .. 65 64 Matthews, Miss S. C., Kaitaia .. .. 44 43 Matthews, R. H., Box 33, Kaitaia .. 50 51 Matthews, Wi Tepana, Kenana .. .. 34 30 May, George, Kaurinui, Mangonui .. 182 224 McCraith Bros., Broadwood .. .. 1,121 1,536 McKenzie, R. P. (Estate of), Herekino, 1,008 1,138 Owhata (c/o A. G. Roberts, Manager for Public Trust) Meenan, J. D., and Sons, P.O., Rangiputa 120 153 Moffat, Alex (private bag), Mangonui .. 284 338 Morey, H. A. (Estate of), (o/o Mrs. H. A.), 261 145 Fairburn's Morpeth, R. B. (Estate of), (c/o T. H. 277 62 Kenny), Kaitaia Munro, M. (Estate of), (c/o A. Munro, 1,312 1,261 Manager), Te Hapua Murray, Arthur B., Herekino .. .. 1,106 1,023 Nielson, Void P., Kaitaia .. .. 251 357 Panther, A. E., Kouma, Victoria Valley .. 322 306 Panther, A. E., Waimamaku Farm, Victoria 205 579 Valley Panther, H. A., Victoria Valley .. .. 302 377 Parker, H., Fairburn's .. .. .. 468 258 Pearson, J., Peria .. .. .. 415 506 Pepi, H. A., Oruaiti Farm, Mangonui .. 90 94 Powell, A. H. H., Kaitaia .. .. 51 70 Powell, H., Herekino .. .. .. — 4 Ramsay, Harry, Victoria Valley .. .. 708 834 Reed, A. W., Fryers Road, Kaitaia .. 31 32 Reid, J. R., Awaroa, Hereldno .. .. 539 458 Rhodes Bros., Te Koroa, Mangonui .. 166 177 Rogers, A., Victoria Valley .. .. 484 446 Rogers, Joseph, Kaiaka.. .. .. 255 266 Rogers, L., Paranui, Mangonui .. .. 116 82 Rowe, James, Herekino.. .. .. 628 729 Rowe, Robert, Herekino .. .. 243 123 Shepherd, A. B., and Bros., Te Koroa .. 23 23 Shepherd, B. S., Te Koroa .. .. 27 37 Silva, Frank, Oruru .. .. .. 54 60 Simmonds, S. E., Kohumaru .. .. 478 468 Spain, Brown, and Co., Awanui North .. 40 47 Switzer, H. J., Victoria Valley .. .. 175 226 Switzer, Reuben, Victoria Valley.. .. 315 315 Taylor, J. W., Paranui, Mangonui .. 215 183 Taylor, T., Paranui, Mangonui .. .. 112 177 Thomas, George, Kaurinui (private bag), 808 824 Mangonui Thomas, Harry, Peria .. .. .. 632 700 Thompson, H. H., Victoria Valley .. 298 373 Thompson, H. M., Takahue .. .. 258 87 Thompson, L. T., Kaiaka .. .. 203 174 Thompson, R. C., Peria.. .. .. 59 140 Tracey, D. W., Victoria Valley .. .. — 116 Tracey, George, Lagoon Flat, Victoria Valley 258 270

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AUCKLAND SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Mongonui County—continued. Tynan, Mrs. D. M., Wailiopo .. .. 101 185 Urlich, J., Herekino .. .. .. 23 41 Veza, I., Herekino .. .. .. 39 23 Vickers, William, Herekino .. .. 1,001 1,239 Vickers, William, Lower Kohumaru, Mango- 399 308 nui Warner, W. H., Takahue .. .. 80 GO Webber, E. D., Peria .. .. .. — 21 Wells, A. B., Kaiaka .. .. .. 163 189 White, D. A., Victoria Valley .. .. 402 371 White, F., Victoria Valley .. .. 150 Nil White, James Henry, Victoria Valley .. 875 484 White, W. A., Victoria Valley .. .. 267 302 Wrathall, W. A. S., Mangonui .. .. 285 222 Wright, A. McC. L., Takahue .. .. 480 608 Wright, G., Takahue .. .. .. — 68 Yates, Gustavus T. (private bag), Mangonui 630 648 59,884 64,317 WHANGAROA COUNTY (In Bay of Islands Subdivision). Begg, Isaac Henry, Matangirau, Whangaroa 552 489 Bramley, J., Kaeo .. .. 50 55 Bramley, Samuel Sanford, Kaeo .. 66 97 Connolly, Mrs. M., Kaeo .. .. 30 14 Coster, H. E., Kaeo .. .. .. — 242 Dour, H., Kaeo .. .. .. — 330 Foster, A. M., Saies .. .. .. 660 516 Foster, Alfred, Oruaiti, Mangonui .. 457 426 Foster, Clement, Oruaiti, Mangonui .. 870 861 Foster, E. F., Oruaiti, Mangonui .. 152 152 Foster, E. F., Oruaiti, Mangonui .. 406 405 Foster, E. G., Otangaroa .. .. 425 420 Foster, H. E., Otangaroa .. .. 320 360 Foster, H. S., Otangaroa .. .. 479 420 Foster, R. A. and A. S., Oruaiti, Mangonui 133 146 Foster, Roland C., Saies .. .. 50 285 Foster, Roland C., Saies .. .. 320 63 Frear, W., Omakukupa, Saies .. .. 476 405 Hayes Bros., junrs., Kaeo . . .. 914 800 Hayes, H., Kaeo .. .. .. 545 715 Hayes, J. W., Pupuke, Kaeo .. .. 137 177 Hone Petera, Saies .. .. .. 58 59 Hows, G. N. S., P.O., Otoroa (Otaha Pro- 160 270 perty) Hows, George, Otoroa .. . . .. 435 440 Hows, George N., Motukawaiti, Otoroa .. 103 105 Hows, George N. S., Otoroa, via Kaeo .. 126 Nil Hows, I. C., Otoroa .. .. .. 2 2 Hows, Len. A., Otoroa .. .. 510 512 Hows, Mrs. C. (c/o I. M. Hows, Manager), 505 500 Matangirau, W'hangaroa Hows, Mrs. C., Whangaroa .. .. 80 30 Hows, Thomas A., Otoroa (Motokawanui 435 440 No. 1) Hows, Thomas A., Otoroa (Parua Property) — 300 Hughes, W. H., Kaeo .. .. .. 38 44 J'acentho, John, jun., Kaeo .. .. 500 Nil Jacentho, J. W., Kaeo .. .. 50 Nil Johanson Bros., Kahae, Saies .. .. 144 149 Lane, J. S., Totara North .. .. 379 297 Lane, L. M., Totara North .. .. 68 76 Lane, T. M., and Sons (Waiare property) per 953 998 J. Mcintosh, Kaeo Lane, Wilford, Kaeo .. .. .. — 58 Leslie Bros., Tepene .. .. .. 1,264 1,056 Maddox, F. and E., Kaeo .. .. 405 565 Manuera Wiripo, Otongaroa, Saies .. 24 Nil Martin, Charles, Kaeo .. .. .. — 97 McGee, W., Kaeo .. .. .. 27 25 Nesbit, Allan, Kaeo .. .. .. — 255 North, P. J., Otoroa, via Kaeo.. .. 132 197 Partoon, A., Waihui, Kaeo .. .. .196 208 Pram, R. T., Kaeo .. .. .. 341 421 Shepherd, A. E., Matangirau .. .. 426 365 Shepherd, C. P., Onewhero, Whangaroa .. 248 132 Shepherd, E. J. 1. N., Kaeo .. .. 82 75 Shepherd, F. S. T., Matangirau .. 260 230 Shepherd, George A., Matangirau .. 555 Nil Shepherd, Julian, Kaeo .. .. I 243 243 Shepherd, Mrs. Alice, Upokorau, Kaeo .. 80 89 Shepherd, R. W., Matangirau, Kaeo .. — 185 Shepherd, Tau, Otangaroa .. .. 250 Nil Shepherd, V. A., Matangirau .. .. 1,425 1,375

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927; Whangakoa County —continued. Sterling, Jas., Kaeo .. .. .. — 9 Teohu Kii, Tepene .. .. .. 370 356 Teohu Paora, Tepene .. .. .. 160 208 Whitehead, George, Kaeo .. .. 47 31 Yerkovich, S. M., Box 23, Kaeo .. .. — 70 18,123 17,850 BAY OF ISLANDS COUNTY (In Bay of Islands Subdivision). Adkins, J. J., Waimate North .. .. j 26 21 Aickin, Arthur (private bag), Auckland .. 424 584 Alderton, Wm., Kaikohe .. .. 351 377 Allhusen Bros, (c/o A. H. Wills, Manager), 300 340 Russell Armstrong Bros., Pakaraka .. .. 97 103 Atkinson, V., Waimate North .. .. 172 160 Atkinson, W., Waimate North .. .. 683 719 Bain, B. R., Tapuhi .. .. 375 Nil Baker, C. P., Russell .. .. .. 539 630 Baldwin, W. P., Ohaeawai .. .. 206 150 Baldwin, W. P., Ohaeawai .. .. 282 292 Bates, H. T., Kerikeri .. .. 13 20 Bedggood, A. E., Waimate North .. 305 238 Bedggood, W. E., Waimate North .. 69 72 Bedggood, G. H., Spring Bank, Kerikeri 153 162 Bedggood, J. J., Kaikohe .. .. — 150 Bindon, H. R., Te Ahuahu .. .. 113 235 Bindon, H. R., Te Ahuahu .. .. 230 51 Bindon, I. J., Okaihau .. .. 148 209 Brennan, James, Taheke .. .. 382 305 Brock, James, Marlow, Maromaku .. 398 255 Bruce, E. C., Towai .. .. .. 165 Nil Brydon, A. M., Maromaku .. .. 28 15 Burling, Alfred, Waihaha, Opua .. 710 863 Burns and Ferguson (c/o E. G. Broad, 2,119 2,172 Manager), Kaikohe Callington, Mary, Marlow, Towai .. .. — 90 Cameron, J. A., Tuhipa, Kawakawa .. — 193 Cherrington, Henry, P.O., Tuhipa .. 26 30 Choat, J. F., Puketona .. .. 820 899 Clark, S. N., Okaihau .. .. ., 318 334 Cleave, R. F., jun., Kerikeri .. .. 35 34 Clifford, T. H., Russell .. .. 51 86 Commissioner of Crown Lands, Auckland .. — 216 Cook, E., Marangae .. .. .. — 64 Cook, J. A., Waimate North .. .. 479 425 Cotton, A. H., Tuhipa, Kawakawa .. — 51 Courtney, Mrs. D. M., Paiaka, Towai .. 82 324 Coutts, R., Opua .. .. .. 232 227 Coyne, P., Tapuhi, via Hukerenui .. 129 100 Cross, Puke Te Rangi, Russell .. .. 588 620 Dixon, Cecil G., Ohaeawai .. .. 272 261 Dixon, T. P., Okaihau .. .. 148 173 Dodd, Thomas, Kawakawa .. .. 63 80 Donaldson, J. H., Marangai .. .. 224 347 Dunning, S., Kaikohe .. .. .. 1,578 1,290 Dunning, W., Awarua, Kaikohe .. 1,478 1,290 Edmonds, J. T., Otahau, Kerikeri .. 177 150 Edwards, A. J., Kaikohe .. .. [ 181 234 Edwards, A. W., Kaikohe .. .. 508 589 Faithful, A., sen. (private bag), Omapere 122 300 Lake, Ohaeawai Fell, C., Pakaraka .. .. .. 253 160 Gammon, A., Awarua, Kaikohe .. 347 572 Gammon Bros., Kaikohe .. .. 857 1,071 Gibson, Lars, Purerua .. .. .. 124 141 Gofie, Louis Clifford, Paihia, Bay of Islands 327 368 Going, P. S. C., Maromaku .. .. 1,148 1,172 Goulton, W., Kaeo .. .. .. 54 71 Guerin, T.. Kaikohe .. .. .. 49 87 Guthrie, Donald, Kaikohe .. .. 1,474 1,495 Hall, E. G., Whangaruru South .. 731 637 Hall, R. A., Kawakawa .. .. 215 270 Halliday, J., Puketona .. .. 17 17 Hansen, Geo. C., Purerua .. .. 150 172 Hansen, Mrs. Christina, Purerua, Russel I.. 96 92 Harrison Bros., Whangaruru (per Morerc 1,574 2;032 Kaupaka, Manager), via Kikurangi Henley, John, Kaikohe .. .. 324 419 Hewitt, R. D. B., Otaha, via Russell .. 172 183 Hill, A., Kaikohe .. .. .. 132 201 Kingston, A. C., Ohaeawai .. .. 241 193 Hingston, Mrs. L. M., Ohaeawai .. 45 50 Hitchon, M., Kerikeri .. .. .. 460 572

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AUCKLAND SHEEP DISTRICT-continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. ■ Bay oi' Islands County—continued. Hodgkinson, H. E., Maromaku .. .. 112 163 Holt, A. and E., Waimate North .. 223 252 Holt, Harry, Puketona, via Pakaraka .. 84 76 Hori Keretene, Otaria .. .. .. 160 301 Houson, E., lvaikohe .. .. .. — 172 Hows and Williams (o/o Mr. Fougere, 1,009 1,019 Manager), Kaikolie Hurley, G. A. R., Kaikohe .. .. 336 426 Imms, William, Okaihau .. .. 834 . 826 Jackson, George, Waitota Property, Russell 148 172 Jackson, George P. (o/o E. Elinn), Russell.. 168 117 Jackson, H. 11. (c/o R. H. Halcroft, Manager), 955 849 Tautoro, Kaikohe Jenkins, Mrs. Ellen J., Moaerewa .. 178 208 Johnson, Mrs. A. H., Otiria .. .. 82 102 Johnstone, Gilbert (Estate of), per Wm. 335 Nil Lloyd, Awarua, Kaikoho Jones, C. E. and W. D. (private bag), Auck- 2,072 2,166 land Jones, W. B., Kaikohe .. .. .. 1,213 j 1,532 Keropo Putoto, Kaikohe .. .. 83 [ 114 Killen, G. E., Kaikohe .. .. .. 572 j 576 Killen, W. G., Awarua, Kaikohe . . .. 666 j 588 King Bros., Manawaroa, Russell .. .. 107 119 King, G., Ohaeawai .. .. .. — 287 King, T. C., Towai .. .. .. 1,134 1,000 Kingdon, B., Ohaeawai .. .. 306 233 Kingdon, J. S., Ohaeawai .. .. 295 202 Knightbridge Bros., Taheke .. .. 53 | 16 Knudsen Bros., Awarua, Kaikohe .. 522 80 Kydd, D. H., Russell .. .. .. 595 496 Le Nana Heto Rawhiti, Russell .. .. 32 Nil Lindo-Eerguson, G., Waimate North .. 484 400 Loasby, A. G., To Ahuahu, Ohaeawai .. 150 226 Lloyd, W. I)., Awarua, Kaikohe .. 414 469 Lomas, J., Marangai .. .. .. 204 208 Lomas, Tom, Okaihau .. . . .. 52 50 Ludbrook, Henry S., Tupetupe, Ohaeawai 2,808 2,951 Ludbrook, Mrs. Hana, Pouerua, Ohaeawai 3,730 3,960 Lumpp and Blumhardt, Pakaraka .. 80 71 Maekereth, John, Okaihau .. .. 163 188 Mander, E. H., Pokapu .. .. 814 599 Martin, E. A., Puketona .. .. 280 398 Mattson, C. A., Kaikohe .. .. 360 431 May, N., Kawakawa .. .. .. 90 115 May, V., Ohaeawai .. .. .. — 173 McAulay, J. W. (private bag), Auckland .. 1,342 1,444 McFarlane, A., Awarua, Kaikohe .. 856 600 Mclntyre, James, Kawakawa .. .. 207 247 McKenzie, James, Okaihau .. .. 303 245 McKenzie, R., Waimatenui, via Dargaville — 178 McNieol, J. M. (per Ross Nelson), Whangarei | 880 1,702 Morfette Bros, (per E. Morfette), Kaikohe j 529 776 Mountain, H. H., Waimate North .. 1,112 1,386 Mountain, S. E., Waimate North .. 450 684 Mountain, W. C., Purerua .. .. 4,990 4,079 Mowbray, Mrs. Mary, Kaikohe .. .. 310 405 Neill, H., Kawakawa .. .. .. 290 264 Nelson, J. W., Tapuhi, via Hukerenui .. 331 325 Nelson, Mrs. 1). M., Tapuhi, via Hukerenui 214 218 Nelson, W. S. (private bag), Auckland .. 1,561 1,587 Nesbit, A. H., Motoroua, Kaikohe .. | 601 587 Nesbit, L., Kaikohe .. .. .. j 28 Nil Neumegin, Wm. (c/o W. Cecil Taylor, | 1,030 1,096 Manager), Pakaraka Nisbet, C. L., and Co., Matarawa, Kaikohe 822 809 Nixon, E. W., Marangai .. .. 434 371 Nixon, H. J., Marangai .. .. 587 558 Noy, James, Scoria Elat, Moerewai . . 74 89 Nukutawhiti Estate (c/o T. Bassett, 4,886 4,694 Manager), Kaikohe Orr, F. W., Waimatenui .. .. 1,491 1,357 Orr, J. H., Kaikohe .. .. .. 182 1,288 Orr, J. H., Kaikohe .. .. .. 1,253 220 Orr, J. H., Kaikohe .. .. .. 64 562 Palmer, W., Awarua, Kaikohe .. .. 1,842 1,466 Parratt, W. A., Kaikohe .. .. 103 160 Paul, J., Ohaeawai .. .. .. — 66 Phyn, A. T., Towai .. .. .. 315 295 Pollock, Misses A. and M. (c/o W. Parrott), ; 277 299 Kaikohe Pou, E. and K., Kaikohe .. .. 121 137 Pou, E. and K, Kaikohe .. .. 61 102 Raikes, W. C., Ohaeawai .. .. 434 449 Rewha Tuta (or Sydney), Rawhiti .. 60 71

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Bay of Islands County—continued. Riddell, George, Marako, Kerikeri .. 2,730 3,183 Rihari Bros., Purerua .. .. .. 75 50 Rihari Kiri, Purerua .. .. .. 81 50 Ritchie, J., Kaikohe .. .. .. 501 387 Roberts, H., Pakaraka .. .. .. — 70 Ross Bros., Maromaku .. .. .. 682 784 Russ, F. C., Kaikohe .. .. .. 2,870 3,377 Soanlon Bros., Pakaraka .. .. 82 Nil Shirfcoliffe, A., Okaihau .. .. — 1,1(11 Shortridge, J. and R., Opua .. ., 456 450 Slatter, G. D., Kaikohe .. .. 582 790 Smith, Henry, Okaihau .. .. 219 182 Smith, Mrs. Frances C., Ohaeawai .. 500 705 Smyth, John N., Whangae, Kawakawa .. 238 245 Somerville, Hugh, Russell .. .. 139 108 Spence, William A. C., Moerewa .. .. 201 202 Stewart, W. P., Pakaraka .. .. 54 01 Studholme, P., Waipapa .. .. 1,163 995 Tabuteau, J. A. M., Kawakawa .. .. 364 345 Tabuteau, J. A. M., Kawakawa .. .. 122 155 Tane Bros., Pakaraka .. .. .. 144 160 Thomas, L. H., Marangae .. .. — 44 Tilson, R., Karetu, Kawakawa .. .. 285 183 Toasby, E. R., Ohaeawai .. .. — 300 Twizell, J., Okaihau .. .. .. 175 108 Walker, E. L., Pakaraka .. .. 513 591 Warana Ewa (Estate of), (c/o Kuru Warana, 200 173 Manager), Rawhiti Ward, G., Waipapa .. .. — 73 Wells, John E., Okaihau .. .. 1,168 1,118 White, I., Okaihau, Rangialiua .. .. 427 339 White, J. E., Rangialiua .. .. 47 48 Whitelaw, M. J., Russell .. .. 1,112 981 Willcocks, F., Waimatenui .. .. 240 600 Williams, T. B., Okaihau .. .. 478 586 Wilson, Ridley, Puketona . . .. 278 354 Woods, J. G., Pahipahi, Whakapara .. | 404 Nil Worsp Bros., Kerikeri .. .. .. 3,020 3,320 Wright, Arthur H., Kaikohe .. .. 522 700 Wright, K. W., Kamo .. .. .. 795 816 95,399 101,425 HOKIANOA COUNTY (In Bay of Islands Subdivision). Abraham, V. A., Mangamuka .. .. 1,482 1,902 Alexander Bros., Rangiahua .. .. 508 684 Anderson, J. N., Wekaweka .. .. 140 152 Andrews, A. S., and Sons, Opononi .. 1,551 1,318 Atkins, G. A., Broadwood .. .. 315 370 Ayrton, John, Whirinaki, Hauturu .. 147 437 Ayrton, John (New York), Whirinaki .. 462 180 Baker, F. J. and F. N., Opononi .. 486 481 Baxter, C. Eyre (private bag), Rangiahua.. 722 581 Baxter, Stanley (private bag), Rangiahua 175 343 Beattie, R., sen., Waimamaku .. .. 93 115 Beazley, J., Broadwood.. .. .. 40 8 Beazley, Maxwell, Motukaraka .. .. 1,173 1,402 Beazley, W., Paponga .. .. .. 688 1,031 Bell, Me In tyre, and Co., Punakitore .. 5,984 5,947 Benson, W. J. (T. A. Hodgson, Manager), 100 144 Paponga Bond, L. W., Runaruna .. .. — 132 Boreham, C. V., Paponga .. .. 561 756 Bott, E. L., Taheke .. .. .. 196 162 Bourke, L. II. (Rawene rural mail), Rawene 43 35 Bracy Bros., Waimamaku .. .. 335 356 Bracy, D. C., Waimamaku .. .. 48 86 Bracy, V., Waimamaku .. .. 22 42 Brandso, K. J., Kohukohu, Hokianga .. 160 113 Brindle, Captain, Rawene .. .. — 50 Buchanan, G., Broadwood .. .. 440 480 Cameron, D., Mangamuka .. . . 84 152 Carman, F. G., Broadwood .. .. 754 814 Carman, F. G., Broadwood .. .. — 337 Carman, N. E., Broadwood .. .. — 307 Carman, Samuel, Broadwood .. .. 738 822 Church, G. P., Te Karai, Kohukohu .. 103 183 Clapham, M. G., Kohukohu .. .. 713 820 Classen, C. F., Rawene .. .. .. 57 66 Colesby (Estate), (A. Marris, Manager), — 20 Koutu Conroy, Sid., Broadwood .. .. 310 321 Convoy, G. E. A., Broadwood ., .. — 286

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[ No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, : 1926. 1927. Hokiakga County—continued. Corfield, A. J., Waimamaku, Hokianga .. —• 301 Corfield, J. A., Waimamaku . . .. 257 338 Craig, A. J., Mangungu, Horeke .. .. 208 305 Crallan, J. R, Mangamuka .. .. 610 703 De Andrad Lewis, Broadwood .. .. 221 306 Boar, Charles, Wekaweka .. .. 416 500 Dugmore, C. E., Runaruna .. .. 240 299 Dugmore, George, Kohukohu .. .. 392 416 Dyer, W. H., Paponga .. .. .. 53 54 Enwright, A. E., Runaruna .. .. 515 561 Faithful, A., jun., Okaihau .. .. 675 530 Fell, W. S. (rural delivery), Oponini .. 128 158 Ferguson, J. Neil, Rawene .. .. 391 495 Fergusson, John, Broadwood .. .. 630 632 Flood, Michael John, Utakura .. .. 176 229 Flood, R. P., Utakura .. .. .. 96 84 Giles, A. F., Rawene .. .. .. 1,600 1,516 Godfrey, G. C., Punguru .. .. 1,680 1,520 Goodhew, E. J., Taheke ;. .. 23 36 Gregory, Arthur, Broadwood .. .. 1,000 1,140 Grounds, William, Paponga .. .. 534 620 Guest, E. B., Rawene .. .. .. 61 Nil Gurney, W. F., Kohukohu .. .. 54 58 Guthrey, C. A., Kaikohe .. .. 841 1,369 Hallahan, T. J., and Reilly, Waimamaku 558 532 Halliwell, F., Kohukohu .. .. 541 499 Hanlon, T. W., Whirinaki .. .. 100 182 Harris, George, Mount Farm, Broadwood .. 313 363 Harris, H. C., Kohukohu .. .. — 30 Hawke, A., Broadwood .. .. 119 179 Hawkins Bros., Te Karae .. .. 2,051 2,881 Hawkins, P., Broadwood .. .. 392 376 Hehir, Thomas, Runaruna .. .. 1,088 1,418 Hick, Arthur G., Broadwood .. .. 295 305 Hicks Bros., Broadwood .. .. 304 300 Hives, J. 0., Oue, Rawene .. .. 1,939 1,880 Holland, F., Broadwood .. .. 501 568 Holland, Henry; Whirinaki .. .. 140 161 Holland, R., Runaruna .. .. .. 202 267 Hood, George, Rawene .. .. .. — 50 Hook, Leonard R., Waimamaku .. .. 225 273 Humm, L., Punakitere (rural mail), Kaikohe 30 62 Humphreys, H. G., Paponga .. .. 771 644 Hurley, Mackenzie, and Suominen, Messrs. 1,010 823 (e/o E. Mackenzie), Kaitaia Irvine, Gerald J., Runaruna .. .. 1,149 1,277 Irving, Newell (private bag), Kohukohu .. 1,221 1,176 Jackson, W. J., Whirinaki .. .. . 521 502 Jacoby, C. I., Wekaweka .. .. — 346 Jellick, M., Tutekehua .. .. .. 408 417 Jenson, Chris., Taheke .. .. .. — 101 Jones, F., Waiotemarama .. .. 77 91 Jordan, T. N. (private bag), Auckland .. 367 313 Julian, F., Tukitehua .. .. .. 265 442 Kelly, Maurice, Waima .. .. .. 625 400 Kendall, E. G., Mitimiti .. .. 270 376 Kjoller Bros., Broadwood .. .. 332 474 Leach Bros., P. and W., Kohukohu .. 412 350 Leader, D., Paponga .. .. .. 180 266 Lees, F. A., Umawera .. .. .. 154 177 Lee, Mrs. B. C., Broadwood .. .. 33 39 Lewis, F. E., Utakura .. .. .. 1,330 1,383 Lisle, F., Rangi Point .. .. .. 8 Nil Lowe, E. R., Waimamaku .. .. 350 384 MacKenzie, James, jun., Broadwood .. 346 467 Mansbridge, Harold, Te Karae, Kohukohu 630 504 Martin, H., Runaruna .. .. .. 400 400 Mason, H. E., Waimamaku .. .. 327 497 Maxwell, N. R., P.O. Box 46, Kohukohu .. 10 Nil McGovern, H. D. (c/o Jim Neil), Mangamuka 872 1,054 McGrath, J., Broadwood .. .. 414 273 McGrath, J., Broadwood .. .. — 127 Mclntyre, D. B., Umawera .. .. 103 102 McMullein, W., Waimamaku . . .. 401 380 Minchin, T., Broadwood .. .. 300 333 Nash, Fred Jas., Paponga .. . . 325 300 Neill, James, Mangamuka .. .. — 275 Newman Bros., Broadwood .. .. 1,400 1,720 Newton, Herbert C., Kohukohu .. .. 400 400 Nixon, C. H., Rawene .. .. .. 285 280 Ogle, J. J., Rangiahua .. .. . . 128 104 Page, W., Waimamaku .. .. . . 414 403 Parker, H., Tutamoe .. .. .. 20 Nil Pederson, P., Wekaweka . . . . 110 100 Pederson, T., Wekaweka ... .. 52 52

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30. 1926. 1927. Hokianga County—contiv ued. Pederson, T. (Manager, Waimamaku Land 153 263 Company), Wekaweka Pettman, A. V. (rural mail delivery), Opononi 153 639 Phillipps, F. R., Kohukohu .. .. 400 462 Porritt, C. H., Tutekehua .. .. 914 1,010 Powick, Jesse, Wekaweka .. .. 63 Nil Powick, M. (rural mail delivery), Opononi.. 503 810 Price, Frank A., Talieke .. .. 1,527 1,445 Ramsay, H. V., Taheke .. .. — 71 Rawson, G. F., Rawene.. .. .. 534 600 Reilly, Owen, Waimamaku .. .. 190 223 Renwick, H., Punaketere .. .. 910 1,062 Robbins, A. C., Wekaweka .. .. 51 81 Robertson, C. M., Tutekehua .. .. 1,188 1,294 Robertson, G., Broadwood .. .. — 24 Rogers, A. H., Runaruna, Hokianga .. 1,060 895 Rogers, Sol., Kohukohu .. .. 52 60 Routlev, John, Kaikohe .. .. 715 890 Searle, W., Motukaraka.. .. .. 2,221 2,528 Shopland, J., Taikawhana .. .. 86 108 Smith, Dr. S. M., Rawene .. .. 1,065 1,558 Smith, F., Waiotemarama .. .. 24 39 Snelgar, H., Broadwood .. .. 69 Nil Stephens, John, Motukaraka .. .. 1 Ril Suomimen, Kjalmar, Kohukohu .. .. 844 554 Templeton, H., Putahu, Umawera .. 1,592 1,572 Trigg, W. B„ Utakura .. .. 100 83 Tullock, J. E., Kohukohu .. .. 714 818 Vaughan, Joseph, Kohukohu .. .. 1,088 948 Waireia Estate, (per J. Oldridge, manager), 2,595 3,235 Opononi Walker, F., Broadwood.. .. .. 256 250 Warmington, E., Kohukohu, Hokianga .. 478 526 Welch, F., Broadwood . . .. .. 669 798 Wells, Charles J., Okaihau .. .. 407 407 White, C. S., Rangiahua .. .. 112 82 White, George Edward, Waimamaku .. 353 380 White, W. H., Taheke .. .. .. 436 610 Whitefield Bros., Paramu, Rawene .. 520 365 Whittaker Bros., Rangiahua .. .. 386 353 Wiggins, R., Te Karae, Broadwood .. 186 136 Wright, E. J., Taheke .. .. .. 724 776 Wright, M. E., Rawene .. .. .. 227 123 Wylie, T. (rural mail delivery), Waimamaku 53 57 Yarborough, Alfred G. C., Paponga .. 3,090 3,840 Yarborough, Mrs. Alice C., Broadwood .. 177 Nil 81,535 91,658 WHANGAREI C 0 1.1 N T Y (In Whangarei Subdivision). Addison, A. G., Waikiekie .. .. 205 Nil Alexander, II. Scott, Pakotai .. .. 953 982 Alison, W., Pakotai .. .. .. 4,791 4,441 Allan, Robert, and Co., Pakotai .. .. 3,400 3,477 Allison, A., Kamo .. .. .. — 104 Attwood, A. G., Onerahi .. .. 84 134 Aubrey, R. H., Parua Bay .. .. 222 282 Austin, G. E., Maunu .. .. .. 48 9 Babe Bros., Waikiekie .. .. .. 542 456 Babe, R. W., Waikiekie .. .. — 184 Batten, F. H., jun., Canes, Waipu .. — 758 Baxter, R., Waipu .. .. .. 118 J 98 Beasley, A. V., Parua Bay .. .. 107 ' 136 Beasley, F. L., Parua Bay .. .. 96 110 Beasley, J. B., Parua Bay .. .. 285 260 Beasley, Joseph, Parua Bay .. .. — 93 Beech, Vincent, Ruatangata East, via Kamo 102 133 Bell, W. J., Kauri, Whangarei . . .. 568 514 Bennett, L. E. M., Kiripaka (rural delivery) — 80 Berridge, Herbert, Waikiekie .. .. 398 623 Bishop, E. A., Pakotai .. .. .. 236 343 Blake, Thomas N., Pakotai .. .. 5,305 5,800 Boakes, P. W., Mangapai . . . . 152 152 Bodle, Donald W. S., Ruatangata East, via 209 104 Kamo Bowman and McKay, Waipu .. .. 600 100 Brake, Gilbert F., Pakotai .. .. 600 Nil Bruce, G. A., Waipu .. .. .. 374 480 Campbell, R. M., Kamo .. .. 257 241 Carter, A. E., Mangapai .. .. 142 j 357 Carter, G. V., Mangapai .. .. 25 85 Carter, J. H., Mangapai .. .. 102 j Nil Carter, P. A., Moengawahine .. .. 666 i Nil

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, [ 1926. 1927. Whangarei County—continued. Carter, P. S., Mangapai.. .. .. 224 214 Charters, 0. B., Kaiatea, via Kiripaka .. 95 Nil Cheeseman, G. G., Kiripaka .. .. 21!) 182 Child, G. E., Maungakaramea .. . . 712 720 Chisholm, W. A., Kauri.. .. .. — 112 Christie, A., jun., Pakotai .. .. — 2,900 Christie and Andrew, Pakotai .. .. 2,722 Nil Clements, E., Kiripaka .. .. .. 1,113 1,312 Clements, H., Ngunguru .. .. — 99 Clemo, P. P., Kiripaka .. .. .. 122 225 Clemo, Mrs. S. J., Kiripaka .. .. 108 102 Cliff, V. G., Waiotira .. .. .. 478 400 Coles, W. H., Hikurangi .. .. — 37 Cook, W. C., Maungakaramea .. .. — 13 Corbett, R. J., Miniwhangata .. .. 1,205 1,294 Cork Bros., Vinegar Hill, Whangarei .. 730 749 Coxhead, G., Kauri .. .. .. 205 j 305 Crawford, H. A., Maungakaramea .. 117 30 Crawford, John, Woodside, Maungakaramea 113 80 Crawford, T., Otuhi .. .. .. — 160 Croft, Hanna, Whakapara .. .. — J 24 Dawson, E. E., Maungatapere .. .. — ' 262 Devlin, A., Matapouri .. .. .. 244 335 Dingle and Son, 28 Khyber Pass Road, 1,383 1,502 Auckland Donaldson Bros., Whareora .. .. 518 621 Douglas, R. M., Tahere .. .. — 46 Drake, R. A., Aponga, via Kamo .. 7 40 Dunford, A. W., Ruatangata .. .. 833 626 Durham, R. S., Waipu .. .. .. 160 210 Dyer Bros., Kamo .. .. .. 2,184 I 2,183 Dysart, G. 0., Pakotai .. .. .. 803 j 1,145 Earnshaw, J., Kamo .. . . .. 162 72 Edge, Alfred, Otuhi .. .. .. 258 Nil Ellin, E. M., Whangarei .. .. 713 787 Ellis, Thomas, Kamo . . .. .. 8 8 Einlayson, A. A., Purua, Aponga .. — ; 2,395 Finlayson, A. A. and C. H., Aponga .. 3,130 Nil Einlayson Bros., Mangapai .. .. — 1,384 Einlayson, C. H., Aponga .. .. — 1,420 Finlayson, D. J., Kamo.. .. .. 566 305 Finlayson, R. D., Aponga .. .. 126 144 Foote, Charles W., Helena Bay .. .. 582 580 Foster, H. G., Ruatangata .. .. — 100 Fraser, H., Clifford, Titoki .. .. 1,960 1,985 Eraser, J. D., Kamo Road, Whangarei .. — 977 Fraser, J. J., Maungatapere .. .. 2,285 1,540 Fraser, R. (No. 2, rural delivery), Whangarei — 20 Freeman, A. E., Tanekaka .. .. 660 I 600 Galpin, A. N., Whangarei .. .. 37 29 Going, F. C., Marua .. .. .. 882 ! 852 Going, J. C., Kamo .. .. .. 204 I 407 Going, P. H., Kamo .. .. .. 101 108 Gomez, Joseph, Hikurangi .. .. — 260 Gordon, W., Waipu .. .. .. 66 103 Graham, J., Mangapai .. .. .. 205 161 Graham, William, Mangapai .. .. — 290 Grantham, E. L., Kamo .. .. 265 \ 351 Griffin, T. J., Kamo .. .. .. 108 ' 156 Gunson Bros., Waikiekie .. .. 916 ! 945 Hailes, R. M., Hikurangi .. .. 50 50 Ham, F., Kara, Whangarei . . .. 341 328 Hamilton, William D., Kamo .. .. 1,607 1,554 Harrison and Saunders, Marua .. .. — 233 Hart, Frank, Waipu .. .. .. 214 238 Hartnell, Henry, Waikiekie .. .. 314 J 223 Harty, T. D., Parua Bay .. .. 334 309 Hawkin, G. G., Maunu .. .. .. — 97 Hayward, F. B., Maungakaramea .. 1,378 j 1,113 Heape, Arthur S., Pakotai " .. .. 1,110 750 Heaton, F., Tenekaha .. . . .. 203 204 Henwood, P., Maungatapere .. .. 70 Nil Hewlett, H. E., Mata .. .. .. 597 602 Hilford, L. B., Waiotira .. .. 153 Nil Hill, Roland, Otuhi .. .. .. 42 38 Hodge, R. 11., Ruatangata West .. 127 140 Hodge, W. P. (rural delivery), Aponga .. 369 310 Holgate, W. D. Kiripaka .. .. 308 j 182 Hunter, H. G., Parakao .. .. 206 327 Hunter, YV. E., Whangarei .. .. 35 32 Hurst, H. J., Kauri .. .. .. — 107 Jessop, J. W. (private bag), Hikurangi .. 504 414 Johnson, L. A., Waikaraka, Whangarei .. 810 755 Kerr, W. A., Riponui .. .. .. 83 91 Kershaw, Mrs. J., Aponga .. .. 12 18

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Whangaejsi Counts—continued. Keyte, Richard, jun., Onerahi .. .. 154 165 King, George, Riponui .. .. .. 931 835 King, H., Ruatangata .. .. .. — 189 King, Joseph, Riponui.. .. .. 161 140 Laing, J. S., Pakotai .. .. .. 600 675 Lamb, M. L. and P. J., Otuhi .. .. 1,394 1,256 Lamb, N. J., Otuhi . . .. .. 454 484 Lambert, E. H., Aponga .. .. 150 Nil Lee Bros., Mangapai .. .. .. — 100 Le Vaillant, J., Waikiekie .. .. — 12 Lewin, A. J., Whananaki . . .. 412 520 Livingston, J. (Estate of), (H. McDonald, 902 j 912 Manager), Maunu, Whangarei Logan, J. B., Pakotai .. .. .. 1,263 1,322 Macdonald, A. G., Pakotai .. .. 1,494 1,276 Mannington, A. C., Maungatapere .. 228 153 McAdam, Mrs. Bessie, Taipuha .. . . 172 Nil McAllister, W., Mangapai .. .. 4 6 McBeth, £>., Poroti .. .. .. 131 | 127 McBeth, Murdock, Kauri .. .. 34 46 McCardle, A. C., Titoki .. .. 170 100 McConnell Bros., Mangapai .. .. 994 1,177 McCullough, Alfred J., Tauraroa .. 152 152 McCullough, G., Mangapai .. .. 122 72 McGregor, Colin, Parua Bay .. .. 656 707 McGregor, D. W., Waipu .. .. — 128 McKay, A. J., Kinross, Kamo .. .. 2,058 1,797 McKay, 0., Waipu .. .. ,. — 305 McKay, Daniel, Entrance, Waipu . . 203 321 McKay, Donald R., North River, Waipu 430 422 McKay, J. R., Cave, Waipu .. .. 427 521 McKay, R. M., Waipu.. .. .. 246 229 McKay, William A., Waipu .. .. 294 235 McKeena, P., Maungakaramca .. .. 265 Nil McKenzie, Alex., Mangapai .. .. 313 403 McKenzie, Duncan, Waipu .. . . 456 455 McKenzie, J. D., Takahiwai .. .. 424 365 McKenzie, R. S., Awaroa, Whangarei . . 224 138 McLean, D. J., Birdgrove, Waipu . . 427 285 McLean, D. J., Waipu . . .. 470 250 McLean, J. D., Finlayson's Brook, Waipu .. 304 304 McLean, J. McD., Pine Hill, Waipu .. J 3 50 McLean, Murdock, Waipu .. .. 112 Nil McLennan, Angus, Cove, Waipu .. 207 261 McLennan Bros., Kamo No. 1 .. — 607 McLennan Bros., Kamo No. 2 .. .. — 264 Mclennan Bros., Tahere . . .. 609 480 McLennan, J. C., Waipu .. .. — 367 McLennan, J. M., Waipu .. .. — 236 McLennan, P. C., Kauri .. .. 554 Nil McLeod, Mrs. Donald, Hikurangi .. 702 689 Millar, A. B., Maungakaramea .. .. 89 Nil Millar, J. and W., Kara .. .. 445 461 Milward, P., Finlayson's Brook, Waipu .. 207 306 Moreland, W., Waipu .. .. .. 75 175 Morgan, J. H., Houto . . .. .. 738 743 Mornesy, M., Tangiteroria .. .. 975 1,150 Morrison, J., Matapouri .. .. 1,645 1,613 Murdock, A. J., Whangarei .. .. 152 480 Neale, Thomas, Marua.. .. .. 35 110 Nelson, L. R., Titoki .. .. .. 500 568 Newman, R., Kamo .. .. .. 203 104 O'Callaghan, Misses E. M. and A. (rural 778 490 mail), Onerahi Ormandy, R. S., Mangapai .. .. 198 Nil Ormandy, W. R., Mangapai .. .. — 61 Paddison, R., Maungakaramea .. .. 72 90 Palmer, W. L„ Mangapai .. .. 49 45 Peat, James, jun., Taraire, Kauri .. 58 153 Peat, James, jun., The Rockies, Kauri .. 792 759 Pepperell, C. H., Houto .. .. 337 380 Peters, W. J., Waikiekie .. .. — 414 Phillips, Stanley, Box 35, Whangarei .. 2,060 306 Phyn, R. G., Riponui .. .. .. — 17 Pilbrow, F., Waipu . . .. .. 513 315 Plaisted, W. G., Gienbervie, Whangarei .. 23 50 Porter, T. E., Maungakaramea .. .. 204 213 Price, E., Otuhi, Whangarei • .. .. 66 94 Pullin, Arthur E., Aponga .. .. 270 246 Rawnsley, James, Pakotai .. .. 752 836 Redmond, T. F., Box 8, Onerahi .. 499 408 Rintoul, Andrew, Huarau .. .. — 1,015 Ritchie, J. G., Pakotai .. .. 1,243 1,343 Roberts, R. D., Ruatangata .. .. — 138 Robinson, Alfred J., Taurikura .. .. 241 228

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j No. of Sheep on 1 April 30, April 30, ) 1926. 1927. Whangarei County—continued. Ross, J. M., Parua Bay .. .. 545 629 Rowley, Mrs. 8., Hukerenui .. .. 27 Nil Rudolph, W., Pakotai .. .. .. 609 44 Rushbrook, Charles, Ruatangata East, via 94 88 Kamo Russek, Mrs. Elizabeth, Tauraroa .. 318 204 Russell, A. G., Maungatapere .. .. 1,014 1,014 Russell, W. S., Kamo .. .. .. 20 50 Sands, H., Waipu .. .. .. — 60 Sands, Herbert L., Kiripaka .. .. 82 146 Serjeant, A. B. and S., Ruakaka.. .. I — 197 Shield, W. N., Cave Farm, Waipu .. 466 437 Sinclair, D. R., Kauri .. .. .. 172 210 Sloane, H. B., Maunu, Whangarei .. 1,265 1,722 Smith, Albert M., Tahere .. .. 330 287 Smith, C. P., Tahere .. .. .. 404 143 Smith, F. J., Titoki .. .. .. 783 876 Smith, W. H. H., Kamo .. .. 175 239 Somerville and O'Neill, Kauri .. .. 1,956 610 Somner, A. H., Braigh, Waipu . . .. 265 261 Stainforth, R. H., and Fletcher, Kiripaka .. 2,656 2,441 Stephen, A. and J., Charlton, Waiotira .. 1,414 1,248 Stevens, W., Brookfield, Waipu.. .. 109 115 Sutherland, M. !)., North River, Waipu .. 79 82 Symes, A. C., Whangarei .. .. 2,308 2,259 Tapley, Mrs. F. M., Waipu .. .. 295 247 Tennant, H. B., Aponga .. .. — 262 Thomas, W. H., Tikipunga .. .. — 32 Thomson, J. H., Kamo .. .. 193 12 Thomson, Mrs. M. M., Tauraroa .. 230 304 Thorburn, A. W., jun., Parua Bay .. 651 530 Timewell and King, Whangarei .. 50 260 Todd, Mrs. Margaret, Marina .. .. 280 280 Todd, T. M., Marua .. .. .. — 12 Trewin Bros., Marohemo .. .. 1,351 1,692 Turner, H. J., Otuhi .. .. .. 69 90 Vining, C., Whangarei .. .. .. 366 295 Vyle, E. A., Otaika, Whangarei .. 400 420 Wakelin, Walter, Whangarei .. .. 275 140 Walker, A. N., Maungakaramea .. 573 503 Watson, F. G., Kamo Road, Whangarei .. 148 128 Webb, Luke, Helena Bay .. .. 360 390 Williams, H. E., Parua Bay .. — 9 Wilson, C. R., Waiaruke (private bag), 190 307 Whangarei Wilson, N. J., Kamo .. .. .. 4,153 3,905 Wilson Portland Cement Company, Portland — 1,541 Wilson, Thomas, Manaia Park, Ruakaka .. 91 101 Wood, D. T., P.O. Box 94, Whangarei .. 1,110 1,117 Wood, J. G., Puhipuhi, Wharapaia .. — 322 Woolhouse, E., Tauraroa .. .. 373 634 Wooly, W. H., Matapouri .. .. 441 882 Worsnop, J., Ruatangata .. .. 25 37 Worsp Bros., Whangarei .. .. 5,399 5,341 Wrack, H. 8., Whangarei .. .. — 558 Wright, A., Pakotai .. .. .. 765 676 Wright, E. G., Maungakaramea .. 154 193 Wright, John, Waipu .. .. .. 275 300 Yates, F. A., Ruatangata .. .. 435 463 Yates, F. A., Ruatangata West .. 164 14 123,425 128,766 OTAMATEA COUNTY (In Whangarei Subdivision). Anderson, James, Pukerata .. .. 623 j 802 Arieil, John B., Thorne, Paparoa .. 889 ! 987 Bagnall, Henry Thomas, Mangawai .. 308 ; 264 Balderston, D. R. L., Kaiwaka .. .. 457 j 450 Ball, C., jun., Matakohe .. .. — j 76 Ball, C. W„ Matakohe .. .. .. 108 J 75 Battersby, C. H., Tokatoka .. .. — j 84 Betts, W. R., Ararua, Matakohe .. 299 111 Birtles, J., Huarau .. .. .. 291 349 Bowmar, I)., Mangawai.. .. .. 1,140 1,100 Boyde, J. T., Paparoa .. .. .. 364 254 Brljevich, Joseph, Huarau .. . . 96 87 Brown, James E., Tara, Mangawai .. 150 132 Brown, Leonard Charles, Tara, Mangawai.. 256 400 Bull, Arthur, Mareretu .. .. .. 506 487 Bull Bros., Batley .. .. .. 424 480 Bull, Mrs. Edith Beatrice (Ohae Property), 218 Nil Batley Bull, R. F., Batley .. .. .. •— 444 Campbell, David, Matakohe .. .. 150 1 150

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Otamatea County—continued. Causer, C., Post-office, Rowsell's .. 142 190 Causer, John, Lennox Hills, Rowsell's .. 187 186 Christensen, H. W., Ararua, Matakohe .. 290 304 Cliff, H. and G., Waiotira .. .. 806 542 Cliffe, G. K., Paparoa .. .. .. 730 638 Cliffe, James A., Paparoa .. .. 576 608 Cliffe, Mrs. E. A., Paparoa .. .. 460 655 Coates, J. G., E. K., and E. T. R„ Matakohe 3,319 2,090 Coates, Thomas, Orakei P.O. .. .. 1,371 1,757 Coulter, W., Kaiwaka .. .. .. 628 450 Cross, James, Bellfield, Paparoa .. .. 242 171 Cullen, J., Maungaturoto .. .. 113 256 Cullen, J. A., Maungaturoto . . .. 408 399 Cullen, R. S., Maungaturoto .. .. 146 210 Dawson, W. R., Kaiwaka .. .. 217 318 Dodd, P. A., Glen Allan, Maungaturoto .. 540 714 Dodds, Alexander, Paparoa .. .. 142 167 Dodds, J. T. and R., Wairere .. .. 969 1,058 Dods, T., Mareretu .. .. .. 396 516 Donaldson, P. J., Ranganui .. .. 638 503 Downs, T. F., Rehia .. . . ... 582 620 Draper, H., Huarau .. .. .. 293 273 Dreadon, Alfred, Te Parahi, Matakohe .. 958 931 Dreadon, Charles, Rehia, Tokatoka .. 1,021 737 Dreadon, G. H., Rehia .. .. .. 47 Nil Efford, Robert, Totara Farm, Paparoa .. 148 143 Elieott, A. H., Marahemo .. .. — 700 Evans, E. 0., Paparoa .. .. .. 69 50 Fenwick, Mrs. D. I., Paparoa .. .. 466 329 Fergus, D., Marohemo .. .. .. 71 101 Finlayson, Alexander (Estate of), Maunga- 1,238 1,630 turoto Finlayson Bros, (e/o J. Kerr), Rehia .. 2,249 2,714 Finlayson, E. K., Ruawai .. .. — 952 Finlayson, H. S. and N. K., Maungaturoto 600 600 Finlayson, M., Pukerata, Maungaturoto .. — 859 Finlayson, P. A., Ruawai .. .. 1,800 1,573 Finlayson, R. S,, Maungaturoto .. .. 356 406 Finlayson, Rod., Ruawai .. .. — 1,400 Flower, H. E., and Son, Maungaturoto .. — 18 Fraser Bros., Marohemo .. .. 329 225 Gallie, G., Matakohe .. .. .. 25 Nil Gibbs, F. W., Wairere .. .. .. 100 Nil Gill, F. F., Wairere .. .. .. 415 430 Hames Bros., Wairere .. .. .. 65 67 Hames, G. M., Paparoa Railway, P.O., 77 215 Kaipara Line Hames, G. M. (c/o R. Hames), Huarau .. 149 Nil Hames, Rowland, Huarau .. .. 508 262 Hanna, L. C., Whakapirau .. .. 385 381 Hargreaves, E., Batley .. .. .. 500 500 Hastie, R., Mangawai .. .. .. 282 333 Hellier, H., Marohemo .. .. .. 261 288 Heslop, G. W., Mareretu .. .. 140 154 Hewitt, W. C., Box 229, Hamilton .. 258 371 Hill, Arthur, Maungaturoto .. .. 619 689 Hill, Percy and Thomas, Marohemo .. 530 546 Hill, R. A., Tamahunga, Kaiwaka .. 520 564 Hillier, W. C. M., Parahi, Matakohe .. 350 374 Holmes, S. S., Marohemo .. .. 112 130 Huband, W. E., Lyndwood, Maungaturoto 159 176 Hudspith, W. H., Mareretu .. .. 108 158 Jeffs, E. S., Matakohe .. .. .. 234 204 Jenkins, G. A., Marohemo .. .. 1,258 1,357 Judd, B. C., Maungaturoto .. .. 649 634 Judd, V., Maungaturoto .. .. — 30 Judd, W. A., Maungaturoto .. .. — 309 Kirk, A. E., Ararua, Matakohe .. .. 413 680 Leach, C. A., Maungaturoto .. .. 25 154 Leaf, N. F. B., Matakohe .. .. 550 503 Leslie, A. J., Kaiwaka .. .. .. II IS Lindquist, A., Paparoa .. .. .. 357 399 Linnell, G. F., Batley .. .. .. 501 505 Linnell, G. F., Kaiwaka .. .. 3,340 3,463 Linnell, George F., jun., Kaiwaka .. 706 708 Linnell, J. E., Batley .. .. .. 852 713 Linnell, T. F., Kaiwaka .. .. 400 380 Linton, W., Lindum Grange, Batley .. 1,016 1,189 Littin Bros., Kaiwaka .. .. .. 494 524 Lonsdale, T. W., Marahemo .. .. 468 506 Macfarlare, J. B., Whakapirau .. .. 711 558 Martin, A. A., Paparoa .. .. .. 182 216 Massey, Harry, Wairere .. .. 89 602 Massey, J. R., Wairere .. .. .. 300 310 McAdam, R. G., Mareretu .. .. 233 392 m

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AUCKLAND SHEEP DISTRICT —continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927; Otamatra County—continued. McClean, J. A. and A. B., Kaiwaka .. ■— 134 McClean, J„ Kaiwaka .. .. .. 102 Nil McCarroll, R., Mareretu .. .. 408 308 McConaughy, A., Pahi .. .. .. 185 223 McCormick, Mrs. A. E. (c/o W. J. Peters, 863 948 Manager), Waikiekie McMillan, W. S., Maungaturoto .. .. 7 13 McRae, M. (Estate of), Maungaturoto .. 1,295 1,317 Metcalfe and Sons, Matakohe .. .. 1,116 724 Mills, G. T., Totara Downs, Kaiwaka .. 89 20 Mills, J. F., Ararua, via Matakohe .. 2,540 1,542 Mould, F. J. J. N., Rowsell's .. .. 444 464 Mould, N. W. G„ Rowsell's .. .. 110 150 New, G, Pahi .. .. .. 150 156 Noble, Alexander, Ararua, via Matakohe .. 414 482 Nutsford, Thomas V., Mareretu . . .. 309 357 Otway, Kirk, Mareretu .. .. .. 540 Nil Page, A. V., Paraki, via Matakohe .. 177 102 Paige, R. L., Warleigh, Whakapirau, Kaipara | 72 200 Petley, G., Paparoa .. .. .. 346 198 Porter, J., Tokatoka .. .. .. I — 175 Reyland, William H., Matakohe .. .. 02 67 Rintoul, Andrew, Huarau .. .. I 1,002 Nil Roadley Bros., Batley .. .. .. 1,012 1,126 Saunders, A. H., Wairerc .. .. 70 51 Schiska, E., Kaiwaka .. .. .. 542 458 Simpkin, R., Kaiwaka, North Auckland .. 100 40 Simpkin, W. G., Rehia .. .. .. 220 120 Smith, A. L., Matakohe.. .. .. 143 241 Smith, G., Matakohe .. .. .. 731 947 Smith, H. and F., Ararua, P.O., Matakohe 233 300 Smith, William, Matakohe .. .. 905 785 Snelling Bros., Maungaturoto .. .. 221 1,103 Spick, G. T., Paparoa .. . . .. 275 284 Stevens and Massey, The Pines, Paparoa .. 356 295 Stewart Bros., Kaiwaka .. .. 600 331 Stewart, Malcolm, Kaiwaka .. .. 503 440 Stewart, Mervyn B. R., Kaiwaka .. 139 73 Taylor, L., Paparoa .. .. .. 129 99 Thomas, W., Lloyd Avenue West, Mount 628 573 Albert Thompson, W. 0., Rehia .. .. 92 162 Tibbits, Arthur H., Ngahere Lake, Paparoa 132 128 Trewin Bros., Marohemo .. .. 1,582 1,876 Trounson, J. H., Paparoa .. .. 286 285 Vincent, T. R., Tokatoka .. .. 810 761 Walker, A. W., Maungaturoto .. .. 182 205 Watkins, K., Kaiwaka .. .. .. 75 60 Wharfe, Alfred J., Mangawai .. .. 634 665 Whyte, John N., Matakohe .. .. 350 347 Wilson, Alfred, Paparoa .. .. 500 599 Wilson, Norman, Mareretu .. .. 72 180 Wilson, T. and R., Arcadia, Paparoa .. 636 251 Wilson, T. and R., Paparoa .. .. 127 526 Wintle, Claude, Tara, Mangawai .. .. 541 500 Worthington, A., Mareretu .. .. j 186 198 Zwies, Leopold, Whakapirau .. .. [ 108 150 j 70,529 74,465 HOBSON COUNTY (In Whangarei Subdivision). Adams Bros., Waimatenui .. .. 631 633 Allan (Executors, Estate of I. C. Allan), 1,105 1,117 (private bag), Dargaville Ambury, T., Mititai .. .. .. 409 466 Ballantyne, T. A., Pukehuia .. .. 1,133 1,048 Barclay, J. G., Pukehuia .. .. 396 1,424 Bassett, Thomas, Te Kopuru .. .. 1,975 1,704 Bayly, G. T., Muka Station, Dargaville .. 2,940 3,140 Beattie, R. M., Mount Albert, Auckland .. 959 1,200 Bell, R. J., Te Karaka, Tangowahine .. 8,069 7,365 Bergham, T. W., Dargaville .. .. 678 768 Best, E., Tokatoka .. .. .. 352 200 Biddies, John, Maungarata, via Dargaville 2,700 2,657 Bird Bros., Aranga .. .. .. 530 590 Blake, S. J., Tangowahine .. .. 2,344 2,157 Blowes, W., Pukehuia .. .. .. 596 647 Bourke, H. C., Kirikopuni .. .. 399 490 Boys, John Donald, Kirikopuni .. .. 985 356 Bradley, G. H., Arapohue .. .. 368 460 Burnside, J., Tangowahine .. .. — 54 Cann, R., Aranga .. .. .. 398 388 Carpenter, C. T., Waimatenui .. .. 348 270

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Hobson County—continued. Chadwick, T. W., Aratapu .. .. 880 1,049 Christensen, J. L., Pukehuia .. .. 500 420 Clark, W. 6., Dargaville .. .. — 354 Clayton, J. H., Waimata Settlement, Darga- 618 550 ville Clear, H. P., Dargaville.. .. .. 804 550 Clements, R. E., Dargaville .. .. 227 43 Coleman, Benjamin, Tangowahine .. 2,252 717 Condon Bros., Aratapu .. .. .. 04 52 Crawford, P. E., Tangowahine .. .. 1,448 1,494 Crawford, W., Dargaville .. .. 40 95 Cummings, W. G., Waimatenui .. .. 437 400 Dalbett, W., Kirikopuni .. .. 400 100 Danks, A., Hoanga .. .. . . 126 142 Davidson, E. G., Maungarata .. .. 1,023 944 Davidson, L. G., Maungarata .. .. 654 624 Downey, G., Aranga .. .. .. 547 958 Parrand Bros., Te Kohuroa, Dargaville .. 664 733 Pinlayson, R. J. and E. K., Raupo .. 2,139 Nil Fletcher Bros., Donnelly's Crossing .. 86 Nil Gant, T. C., Okahu .. .. .. 325 406 Glink, John, Red Hill, Te Kopuru .. 360 335 Groves and MeKenzie, Waimatenui .. 403 430 Hailes (Executors of) and Ward, Tangiteroria 3,400 3,887 Hall, W. T. W., Oranoa .. .. 87 63 Hamlyn, A. E., Arapohue .. .. 327 297 Harding, A. E., Aroa, Mangawhare .. 1,598 1,329 Harding, A. E., Mangaru, Tangowahine .. 1,694 2,217 Harding, Edwin, Dargaville .. .. 3,953 3,403 Hawkins, Thomas C., Tangowahine .. 1,113 983 Hawkins, Thomas H., Tangowahine .. 558 570 Heapo, E., Pakotai .. .. .. 367 499 Heath, A. C., Tutamoe .. .. .. 158 154 Heath, S., Tutamoe .. .. .. 160 142 Heath, W. N., Tutamoe .. .. 101 110 Hemphill, James, Dargaville .. .. 1,026 1,014 Horrobin, H., Tangiteroria .. .. 388 450 Hoyle, R., Arapohue .. .. .. 383 356 Hume Bros., Maropiu .. .. .. — 739 Humphreys, P. W., Onetea .. .. 275 487 Isaacs, W., Dargaville .. .. .. — 33 Jensen, T. H. and I., Oranoa .. .. 425 413 Johanson, P., Flax-mill .. .. — 15 Jones, Charles, P.O., Mangatu .. .. 286 320 Keene, H. R., Pukehuia .. .. 361 Nil Kemp Bros., Pouto .. .. .. 128 140 Kena Bros., Pouto .. .. .. 372 410 Kerr, C., Maropiu .. .. .. 205 255 Kerr, Robert C., Oranoa .. .. 635 649 Larsen, A., Pukehuia .. .. .. 29 30 Legarth, P. P., Omana, Dargaville .. 480 337 Lendrum, G., Te Kopuru .. .. 346 421 Liggett, R., Tikinui .. .. .. 164 293 Linder, Peter, Whatoro.. .. .. 763 887 Lyons, M. J., Waihue .. .. .. 687 707 Mackey, E. H., Waimatenui .. .. j 638 6!3 Marchant, Robert G., Kaihu .. .. 335 255 Martin, J. H., Tangowahine .. .. 560 685 Martin, W. V., Tangowahine .. .. 612 562 Massey, Horace, Onetea .. .. I 304 483 Mati Miach, Dargaville .. .. .. 102 107 McCallum, C. T., Arapohue .. .. 253 12 McCraith, Robert, Donnelly's Crossing .. 808 915 McCraith, T., Mamaronui .. .. 377 205 McCullough, A., Aranga .. .. 18 13 McDermott, Peter, Onetea .. .. 1,100 1,148 McGowan, H. and E., Maropiu .. .. 420 437 McKay, G., Maropiu .. .. .. 230 204. MeKenzie, A. L., Waihui, Dargaville .. 312 290 MeKenzie, H. D., Waimatenui .. .. 737 674 McLean Bros., Waimatenui .. .. —• 209 McLennan, J. W., Onetea .. .. 760 620 McLeod, 1). L., Pouto Property, Woodhill.. 867 872 Meale, J. H., Whatoro .. .. .. 193 200 Miosivich, Paul, Te Kopuru .. .. 502 547 Montgomery Bros., Mititai .. .. 416 391 Montgomery, R., Mititai .. .. 3 5 Morgan, W. A., Aratapu ., .. 31 Nil Morresey, P., Mamaranui .. .. 1,231 Nil Morresey, M., Tangiteroria .. .. 1,215 1,383 Morrin, N. G., Maungarata .. .. 400 424 Morris, P. T. B., Pakotai .. .. 684 835 Murphy, E., Te Karaka, Tangowahine .. 3,140 3,740 Nash, J., Tangiteroria .. . .. .. 571 560

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AUCKLAND SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

2—H. 238.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Hobson Codnty—continued. Newman, C., Pouto .. .. .. 1,766 1,726 Newman, W. C., Oranoa .. .. 292 704 Nilsson, J. A., Whatoro .. .. 1,752 1,547 Oldfield, Oliver, Waimata Settlement, Darga- 495 426 ville Olesen, F., Whatoro .. .. .. 406 365 Orr and Cummings, Waimatenui.. .. 631 665 Osbaldiston, J., Mamaranui .. .. 179 185 Osborne, Philip (rural delivery), 1 Tangowahine 345 488 Palmer P. P., Pukehuia .. .. .. 6 32 Parker, Mrs. J., Tutamoe .. .. — 38 Pedersen, S., Waimata Settlement, Darga- 642 607 ville Pomare, Wiremu Hare, Pouto .. .. 293 334 Powell, J. J., Mamaranui .. .. 400 Nil Presland, J., Onetea .. .. .. 749 631 Pulham, C. C., Dargaville .. .. 241 62 Rikys, A. G., Te Kopuru .. .. 1,907 2,319 Rintoul Bros., Waimatenui .. .. 399 405 Rintoul, J. J. L., Waimatenui .. .. 510 517 Roberts, W. J. (private bag), Dargaville .. 3,533 3,289 Rountree, G. G., Pukehuia .. .. — 140 Sanders, Mrs. A. E., Tangiteroria .. 288 584 Schepens, Emile, Waimatenui .. .. 1,953 2,000 Schick, P. G., Tangaihi .. .. .. 1,370 1,226 Simon, Pirika, Dargaville .. .. 485 Nil Simpkin, H. E., Arapohue .. .. 109 116 Simpkin, Joseph, Arapohue .. .. 79 66 Simpkin, W., Lenton Grove, Mangawhare.. 1,308 1,207 Simpkin, Walter, Arapohue .. .. 1,117 1,438 Slade, H. J., Riverview, Dargaville .. 652 671 Sloane, Joseph H., Pukehuia .. .. 1,625 772 Snowdon and Tier, Hoanga .. .. 96 196 Sommerville, W. G., Black Hill .. .. 1,670 1,636 Stonex Bros., Pukehuia.. .. .. 805 590 Studholme, J., Mititai .. .. .. 944 866 Swanwiok, R., Waimata Settlement, Darga- 203 148 ville Sylvia, F. W., Arapohue .. .. 324 382 Thorne, S. H., Tangowahine .. .. 663 649 Thornton, R., Maungarata (private bag), 485 492 Dargaville Trounson, V., Maropiu .. .. .. 48 207 Turner, H. D., Mangatu .. .. 103 102 Turner, W. T., Donnelly's Crossing .. 48 Nil Walker, H., Onetea .. .. .. 394 387 Ward, A., Mamaranui .. .. .. 83 98 Ward, F. W., Pukehuia.. .. .. 351 328 Waterson, J., Pukehuia.. .. .. 612 626 Williams, A. L., Hoanga .. .. 2,108 2,200 Williams, J. H. B., Mangarata, Dargaville 2,101 2,429 Wilson, James G., Glen Orchard, Mititai .. 921 1,076 Woods, G. V., Waimata Settlement, Darga- 331 340 ville Wordley, A. G., Dargaville .. .. — 24 Wright, G. F., Whatoro .. .. 406 324 Young and Thomson, Box 56, Dargaville .. 641 658 Young, J. R., Mititai .. .. .. 50 42 115,519111,889 RODNEY COUNTY (In Auckland Subdivision). Andrews, C. W., Kaipara Plats .. ,. — 57 Andrews. Ernest, Windmere, Kaipara Flats 280 238 Andrews, H. R., Glentworth, Kaipara Flats 261 174 Annison, W. A. (c/o C. Hansen, Manager), 47 76 Mohiketa Island (private bag), Auckland Ashton, Harry, Whangateau .. .. 230 239 Baker, E. W., Fenbrook, Puhoi .. .. 620 725 Barker, S. J., Warkworth .. .. 112 140 Barker, G. P., Fenbrook, Puhoi .. .. 215 223 Barr, J. M., Makarau .. .. .. — 3,596 Bayer, A., Puhoi .. .. .. 115 126 Bayer, John, Tahekeroa .. .. 472 477 Bayer, Joseph, Tahekeroa .. .. 80 69 Bayer, Wenze, Puhoi .. .. .. 58 83 Bayley, G. T. (c/o J. McEwen, Manager), 2,241 1,630 Whangaripo, Wellsford Berger, 6. O., Ahuroa .. .. .. 45 42 Berger, J., Ahuroa .. .. .. 33 61 Blackwell, J. H., Hakaru .. .. 233 310 Blade, A. E., Premier Buildings, Queen 237 Nil Street, Auckland Boler, A. S., Frithwood, Tauhoa .. .. 140 99

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30. 1926. 1927. Rodney County—continued. Bowman, Walter, Strearalands .. .. 156 162 Breese, C. M., Kaipara Plata .. .. 422 402 Breese, Darcy, Kaipara Flats .. .. 382 394 Brookes, A. E., Wharehine, Port Albert .. 228 217 Buchanan, J. L., Matakana Lower .. 192 100 Came, M. P., Woodlands, Whangaripo .. 169 192 Campbell, A. (Estate of) (o/o W. R. Camp- 17 27 bell), Matakana Campbell, W. R., Matakana .. .. 175 176 Carran, Daniel, Streamlands .. .. 128 337 Clayden, H. G., Warkworth .. .. 545 153 Clayden, T. A., Matakana .. .. 214 180 Clifford, J., Ahuroa .. .. .. 117 176 Croker, Samuel W., Matakana .. .. 404 394 Culling, W. H., Box 15, Solway, Warkworth 309 867 Davie-Martin, Misses S. A. and A., Wood- 159 145 cock's Day, G. M., Waiteitei Settlement, Wellsford 182 68 Day, John, Tawharanui .. .. 91 93 Dennis Bros., Puhoi .. .. .. 22 34 Dibble, C. H., Wayby .. .. .. 100 284 Dill, F. G., Atuanui, Kaipara Flats .. 310 303 Duck, T. H„ Tomarata .. .. 402 499 Dudding, W., Parahaki, Port Albert .. 520 504 Dunningham, A. E., Ahuroa .. .. 801 621 Edwards, S., The Pines, Warkworth .. 640 621 Ellis, C. C. (rural delivery), Kaipara Flats 206 14 Emtage, G. S., Warkworth .. .. 110 112 Fyfe, W. M., Whangaripo .. .. 204 184 Gibbs, John, Hoteo North .. .. 80 Nil Goldsworthy, R., Sea View Farm, Mullet 106 117 Point Grant, J. V., Kokako .. .. .. 284 328 Green, G. T., Matakana .. .. 238 197 Green, W. A., Matakana .. .. 153 183 Greenwood, J. B., Leigh .. .. 355 369 Greenwood, Mrs. Mary Hannah, Dovedale, 438 406 Leigh Grimmer, F. J. (rural delivery), Kaipara 338 335 Flats Gubb, Thomas A., Hoteo .. .. 4,844 5,125 Guy, A. D., Sea View Station, Wharehine .. 6,070 5,565 Harding, Maurice, Te Hana .. .. 569 638 Harper, A., Pakiri .. .. .. 438 453 Harris, G., Pakiri .. .. .. 84 66 Hawken, Charles, Ahuroa .. .. 106 170 Hey wood, L., Te Hana .. .. 10 "50 Heywood, R., Matakana .. .. 89 119 Hood, Andrew, Kaipara Flats .. .. 178 191 Hooper and Gardner, Glorit .. .. 937 1,033 Hooper, Henry A., Glorit .. .. 415 505 Hudson, E. A., Nga Totara, Kaipara Flats 492 659 Hughes, William H. D., Mahurangi .. 363 352 Hyde, W. J., Takatu, Matakana .. 1,488 912 Jenkins, T. O., Ahuroa .. .. 67 3 Johnson, A. P., Kaipara Flats .. .. — 49 Johnston, N. B., Kaipara Flats .. 213 243 Jones, D. M., 23 Russell Street, Stanley Bay, — 250 Devonport Jones, Francis, Kaipara Flats .. .. 150 150 Kawkings, P. W., P.O., Kaipara Flats .. — 488 Kempt, D. M., Leigh .. .. .. 194 154 Kenealey, D., Whangaripo, Welliford R.D. 420 377 King, F. T. L., Warkworth .. .. 19 Nil King, J. M., and Sons, Warkworth .. 201 218 Kraack, Carl D., Waiwhiu, North Auckland 167 157 Kraack, W. (rural delivery), Kaipara Flats 55 180 Lawrie, J. F., Mahurangi .. .. 228 188 Leach, J. E., Wellsford .. .. 240 413 Le Gallais, Kenneth, Tauhoa, Rodney County .. .. .. .. 989 846 Levet, G. and P., Wellsford .. .. 968 981 Linton, F. R., Kaipara Flats .. .. 493 601 Logue, H. P., Tomarata .. .. 660 784 Martin, A. A. D. and W. J. D., Ahuroa .. 530 630 Martin, A. D., Daveydale, Woodcock's .. 975 714 Martin, Albert Davie, Woodcock's .. 142 205 Martin, J. D., Gavieside, Woodcock's .. 75 142 Mason, G. H., Tauhoa .. .. .. 130 Nil Mason, John, Tauhoa .. .. .. — 633 McElroy, W. F. and A. L., Puhoi .. 1,497 1,775 McRae, G. R., Hoteo North, Wellsford .. 310 348 Meiklejohn, L. W., Fern Glen, Big Omaha.. 315 224 Middlemas, B. W., Matakana .. .. 142 107 Morrison, James, Kaipara Flats .. 756 650

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AUCKLAND SHEEP DISTRICT —continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Rodney County—continued. Morrison, S., Red Bluff, Warkworth .. 350 336 Newcombe, S., Tauhoa .. .. 58 182 Nilson, E. A., Warkworth .. 263 191 Oldfield, F. J., Rockmount, Wellsford .. 1,056 1,380 Ormond, Miss Fanny (c/o R. Ross, Mana- 1,825 2,220 ger), Kaiwaka Palmer, Charles H., Glorit .. .. 270 319 Parker, K. A., Wellsford .. .. 74 68 Parkes, Henry, Matakana Lower .. ' 207 242 Parry, H. T. (c/o D. W. Kemp, Martager), 364 398 Pukapuka Paul, John, Ahuroa .. .. .. 25 27 Payne, W., and Sons, Port Albert .. 300 360 Potrie Bros, (rural mail), Whangaripo .. 1,091 1,088 Phillips Bros., Kaipara Flats .. .. '260 355 Phillips, C. W., Kokaho, Port Albert .. 74 Nil Phillips, E. V., The Briars, Warkworth .. 60 60 Phillips, Frederick, Streamlands . . 153 162 Phillips, Mark, Waiwhiu .. .. — 40 Poyner, Mrs. Annie, Komqkoriki .. 210 190 Prietor, A. G., Wellsford .. . .. 160 213 Pritchardt, C. H., Hakaru .. .. 322 309 Ramsbottom, L., Warkworth .. .. , 2 23 Rauner, Edward, Big Omaha .. .. — 15 Rauner, George, Puhoi .. .. 160 160 Rauner, John, Puhoi .. .. ... 167 220 Rauner, Joseph, Puhoi .. .. 296 200 Rauner, M., jun., Puhoi .. .. 31 39 Rauner, Toney, Tahekeroa .. ;. 303 280 Rayner, A., Matakana Lower .. .. — 200 Rayner, A., Whangaripo .. .. 73 70 Remiger, B., Puhoi .. .. .. 834 908 Rice, D., Tomarata .. .. .. 303 280 Robieson, E. M., Matakana .. .. 24 16 Russek, Herbert, Puhoi .. .. 555 64-7 Ryan, Butler Miller, Tyone, Hakaru .. 468 504 Ryan, T. B., Te Han a .. .. 615 602 Sanderson, A. W., Ahuroa .. .. 18 15 Scandrett, Thomas H., Mullet Point ... 47 257 Scandrett, T. H., Mullet Point .. .. 176 61 Schischka, B., Puhoi .. • .. .. 121 92 Schischka Bros., Waiwera .. .. 823 836 Schischka, Edward, Puhoi .. .. 542 Nil Schischka, Leonard Frederick, Puhoi .. 242 234 Scholium, B., Puhoi .. .. .. 163 218 Scholium, Wenzl, Puhoi .. .. 800 737 Scholium, William J., Hillier's Farm, Puhoi 185 385 Scholium, William J., Puhoi .. .. 426 480 Scholium, W. J., Puhoi, Ahuroa Farm .. — 480 Shannon, Miss Ellen, Tomarata.. .. 203 208 Shaw Bros., Whangaripo .. .. 915 850 Smith, F. £>., Wharehine .. .. 183 146 Smith, G. and R., Kaipara Flats ,. 236 Smith, Joseph, Matakana .. .. 137. 100 Smith, L., Matakana .. .. ,. 150 150 Smith, R. N., Port Albert 266. 265 Smith, Sydney, Port Albert ,. .. 80 22 Smith, William, Wellsford .. .. 108 60 Smith, William T. K, Wharehine .. 260 260 Smyth, Richard, Box 2, Kaipara Flats .. 156 236 Steventon, R. Horatio, Woodland, Tauhoa 350 500 Stewart, J., Helensville .. . ■. 346 177 Straka, Charles, Puhoi.. .. .. 1,113 997 Struthers, Ernest O., Pukapuka, Wark- 184 Nil worth, Puhoi Thompson, G. E., Port Albert ... . •■ 24 75 Thompson, J. Wyatt, Kauri Grove, Kaipara i 421 431 Flats Thomson, V. P., North Albertland .. 130 155 Tilford, Jas., Puhoi .. .. .. 673 381 Tolhopf, Frank, Ahuroa .. .. 175 242 Tolhopf, Joseph, Puhoi .. .. 180 204 Tolhopf, Martin, jun., Puhoi .. .. 93. 84 Tolhopf, William, Puhoi .. .. 273 282 Tomich, Frank, Tomarata .. .. 86 Nil Trotter, A,, Warkworth .. .. 59 Nil Trotter, Mrs. A., Box 6, Warkworth .. — 33 Turnwald, Joseph, Tahekaroa .. . . 343 350 Turnwald, Lorenz, Puhoi .. .. 121 112 Vennell, G. W., Kaipara Flats .. .. 742 897 Vipond, E. A., Whangaripo .. .. 270 300 Vipond, Edward, Kaipara Flats .. 329 344 Vipond, Joseph, Matakana .. .. 68 81 Washer, G. L., Hoteo, Kaipara Flats .. 40 Nil Webber Bros., Matakana .. .. 796 950

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Rodney County—continued. Week, John J., jun., Lower Waiwera .. 134 203 Week, Joseph, jun., Woodcock's .. .. 203 203 Week, Paul, Puhoi .. .. .. 92 67 Week, Robert Joseph (Cowan's Bay), Pohue- 241 225 hue, Warkworth Week, Robert Joseph (Pine Crove), Pohue- 170 193 hue, Warkworth Week, Wenzl, Makarau .. .. 87 102 Wenzliek, John Joseph, Puhoi .. .. 11'7 130 Wenzliek, Martin, Puhoi .. .. 166 194 Wenzliek, Vincent, Puhoi .. .. 263 196 Wharf Bros., Linton, North Albertland .. 582 545 White, W. R., Woodcock's .. .. 502 494 Wilson, I. G., Matakana .. . . 512 333 Wilson, John (c/o I. G. Wilson), Matakana 1,016 1,005 Wilson, Misses Sarah and B., Stockyard, 150 168 Pohuehue Witheford, W. G., Wharehine .. .. 86 73 Wood, E. V., Wellsford .. .. 205 Nil Woodcock, : A., jun., P.O., Woodcodk's, 258 280 Warkworth Woodcock, Alfred, Woodcock's .. .. 293 328 Woodcock, C. C., Ahuroa .. ' .; 190 243 Woodcock, Daniel, Woodcock's .. .. 106 114 Woodcock, P., Kaipara Flats .. .. 316 258 Woodcock, P. E., Woodcock's .. .. 387 391 Woodcock, W. S., Ahuroa .. .. 83 45 Worker, N. A., Wellsford .. .. 201 435 Wright, G. R., Matakana .. .. 156 180 Wyllie, A. W., Warkworth .. . . 389 337 Yates, Miss M. P., Eyer's Point, Te Hana 89 91 Yates, Miss M. P., Te Hana .. .. 167 176 Yates, W. and J., To Hana .. .. 127 124 Young, James, Matakana, Tawharantii .. 153 129 71,846 77,293 . i ■ GREAT BARRIER ISLAND COUNTY (In Auckland Subdivision). Aleock, P., P.O., Okonga, Great Barrier .. 1,530 Nil Bailey, Robert, Tryphena .. .. 182 174 Blaekwell, Adam, Tryphena (private bag), 385 460 Auckland Blaekwell, J. R., Tryphena .. .. 100 141 Blaekwell, T., Tryphena, Great Barrier .. 76 97 Blaekwell, W. R., Tryphena .. .. 110 146 Blythe, A. D., Nagle Cove, Great Barrier .. 764 1,036 Cave, W. H., Tryphena.. .. .. 135 149 Davies, M. T., Motairehe .. .. 476 375 Davies, Robert, P.O.,Motairehe, Great Bairier 270 16o Eyre, C. F., Tryphena, Great Barrier .. 677 536 Finn Bros., Port Fitzroy .. .. 674 802 Gordon, H., Okonga P.O., Great Barrier .. 148 456 Gray Bros., Okonga, Great Barrier .. 310 174 Mabey, W; G., Okiwi, Great Barrier .. 628 700 Medland Bros., Woolstone, Tryphena .. 514 609 Osborne, Charles N., Tryphena .. .. 217 345 Osborne, G., Tryphena .. .. .. 279 322 Overton, Thomas H., Okonga, Great Barrier — 1,646 Paddison, E., Karaka Bay, Port Fitzroy .. 442 422 Ryan, Mrs. M. F., Okupu, Great Barrier .. — 479 Ryan, T., jun., Okupu, Great Barrier .. 257 Nil Ryan, T., sen., Okupu, Great.Barrier ... 257 Nil Sanderson, J., Okupu, Great Barrier .. 320 150 Sanderson, Mrs. A. W., Okiwi .. .. 588 703 Todd, George, Tryphena .. ' .. 24 23 Warren, P., Port Fitzroy .. .. 364 367 9,727 10,478 WAITEMATA COUNTY (In Auckland Subdivision). Anderson, E., Helensville .. .. 4,887 5,127 Annandale, V. H., Taupaki .. .. — 102 Auckland City Council, Town Hall, Auck- 412 536 land Barr, J. M., Makarau .. .. .. 3,517 Nil Bayer, A. J., Upper Waiwera .. .. 52 84 Bayer, Franz, Upper Waiwera .. .. 58 50 Bayer, John P., Upper Waiwera.. .. 270 267 Bayer, Joseph, Upper Waiwera .. .. 306 232 Bayley, G. T„ Wharepaka, Woodhill . . 869 703 Becher Bros., R. M., Kaukapakapa .. — 2 Bell, A., Helensville ., .. .. 2,740 4,026

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AUCKLAND SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 192G. 1927. Waitemata Coonty—continued. Bethell, J. N., Te Hinga, Waitakore . . 400 545 Bishop, R., Helensville .. .. .. 230 258 Bishop, William, Maeratahi, Helensvillo .. 577 509 Board, Charles Moss, Kumeu .. .. 123 228 Body, Mrs. E. J., Dairy Flat .. .. 72 65 Bradley, A. J. (Trustees of), (c/o N. W. 355 305 Rimmer), Parakai, Helensville Bridson, T. A., Silverdale .. .. 4 4 Buckland, M. (o/o A. Buckland and Sons, — 3,675 Box 6), Auokland Buckland, M. J., South Head, Helensville 5,363 3,521 Bull, Henry, Rewiti .. .. .. 438 698 Christian, A., Swanson .. .. . . 193 Nil Christian, A., and Son, Swanson .. .. — 445 Cochran, J. and M. P., Oratia .. . . 142 154 Colgan, A., Upper Waiwera .. .. 119 130 Colgan, J. H., Kaukapakapa .. .. 82 101 Cooper, A. J., Woodhill.. .. .. 248 Nil Cooper, D. J., Woodhill .. .. 122 Nil Court, John, Ltd. (Hobson Farm, Ltd.), 542 285 Wharepapa Craig, A., Mototapu Island .. .. 180 299 Craig, J. J., Omana Company, Waiheke — 1,022 Island Dearlove, J. R., Kaukapakapa .. .. — 62 De Brabandere, R., Titirangi .. .. 244 190 Drinnan, James, Kaukapakapa .. .. 200 220 Drinnan, L. G. H., Kaukapakapa .. 96 30 Drinnan, Robert, Kaukapakapa .. .. 224 214 Drinnan, William H., Kaukapakapa .. 523 612 Ellett, Walter James, Helensville .. 131 22 Escott, William, Daiiy Flat .. .. 196 220 Evans, J. B., Parkhurst .. .. 1,458 1,637 Fennell, R. C., Parakakau . . .. 155 203 Fennell, William, Forest Grove, Parakakau 307 344 Fifield, Jesse, Helensville .. .. 41 54 Fletcher, Mrs. E., Waimauku .. .. 586 463 Foster, J. D., Waimauku .. .. 140 146 Funke, G. W., Dairy Flat .. .. 50 66 Glanville, Henry P., Parakakau .. .. 324 480 Hamilton, T., Maymount, Kaukapakapa .. 173 233 Hawkes, A. P., Silverdale .. .. 220 236 Hellyer, George, Parakakau .. .. 71 79 Hobbs, E. J., Arkles Bay, Whangaparoa .. 123 304 Hobbs, E. J., Arkles Bay, Whangaparoa .. 419 152 Houghton, John H., Muriwai Downs, Wai- 1,896 1,114 mauku Hunter Bros., Waitakere .. .. — 134 Jeffs, W., Dairy Flat .. .. .. 42 35 Jordan, J. B., and Son, Kaukapakapa .. 353 285 Jordon, 0. E., Kaukapakapa .. .. 672 799 Kerr-Taylor, Mrs. Amy, Waimauku .. 46 61 Lambert, Mrs. Annie, Upper Waiwera .. 64 86 Lambert, W. R., Parakakau .. .. 70 83 Lockhart, David, Dairy Flat .. .. 120 Nil McCarrol, H. S., Woodhill .. .. 203 229 McCathie, D. S., Kaukapakapa .. .. 20 36 McDonald, G. A., Parkhurst, Helensvillo .. 221 86 McEldowney, James, Titirangi .. .. 300 158 McKenzie, A. G., Kaukapakapa .. .. 1,249 57 Monk, Harold Stanley, P.O., Woodhill, Kai- 93 38 para Line Morgan, E., Waimauku.. .. .. 66 70 Mosig, F. F., Block 8, Waitakere.. .. 605 605 1 Mulligan, W. H., Takapuna .. .. —- 164 ! Nicholls, Messrs. W. E. and R. J., Parakai.. 25 17 1 Norton, W., Waimauku .. .. 240 400 1 Ockleston, R. H., Hobsonville . . .. 81 Nil O'Neill, John (Estate of), Waitakere .. 915 910 Omana Land Company, Box 107, Auckland 822 1,022 Phillips, A. L. and H. G., Whaupapa .. 52 74 Philipps, E. G., Helensville .. .. 1,858 1,296 Poynton, Francis, Dairy Flat .. .. 210 145 Quarrie, D. M., Parakai .. ., — 71 Rapson, Ralph, Kaukapakapa .. .. 152 206 Rimmer, N. W., Parakai, Helensville .. 405 386 Robinson, H. S., Coatesville, North Auckland 84 76 Sandin, E., Helensville .. .. .. 536 100 Schedewy Bros., Puhoi .. .. .. 214 51 Scott, E., and Son, Riverdale, Parakakau.. 940 310 Scott, Edward, and Son, Parakakau .. — 650 Shakespear, Mrs. Blanche, Whangaparaoa.. 450 399 Shanks, John L., Kaukapakapa .. .. 611 516 Sheffield, A. J., Parkhurst, Helensville .. 527 750 Sheffield, M. H., Parkhurst, Helensville .. 59 25

No. of Shoep on April 30, April 30, | 1926. 1927. Waitemata County—continued. Sidwell, A., Kaukapakapa .. .. — 13 Sinclair, John, Kaukapakapa .. .. 48 79 Sinton Bros., Brigham's Creek .. .. 710 1,052 Small, A., Silverdalo .. .. .. 86 70 Smyth, Richard J. F., Henderson . . J 7 10 Stewart, James, Helensville .. .. 20 Stoney, W. B., Sea View, Silverdale .. 130 129 Straka, J., Tahekeroa .. .. . . 240 621 Straka, John, Tahekeroa .. .. — 742 Strange, F. W., Helensville .. .. 102 112 Subritzski, H., Parau, via New Lynn .. 246 244 Symes, H. H., Waimauku .. .. 183 263 The Taumata Investment Co., Ltd. (S. Gil- 2,419 1,943 lespie, Manager) Thornley, H., Henderson .. .. 54 69 Tilford, James, Puhoi .. .. .. — 492 Turner, T. A., Woodhill .. .. 183 174 Turnwald, W., Helensville .. .. 479 463 Vaughan, R., Long Bay, Oneroa .. .. 907 766 Wilkes Bros., Dairy Plat .. .. 460 420 Winchester, J. A., Kumeu .. .. 226 130 48,679 48,496 EDEN COUNTY (In Auckland Subdivision). Auckland Parmers' Freezing Company, Ltd., 4 4 Southdown Coates, Thomas, Orakei Road, Orakei .. 206 Nil Gill, T. R. W. (Executors of), Lochiel Road, 1,032 Nil Remuera Hellaby, R. and W. (Limited), Quay Street, 1,819 1,866 Auckland Morton, H. B., Waipiti Avenue, Epsom, 8 7 • Auckland _____ 3,069 1,877 M A N U K A U COUNTY (In Auckland Subdivision). Alison, A. R., Surfdale, Waihcko Island.. 1,330 1,250: Allan, Mrs. A., Ness Valley, Clevedon .. 88 ' £7 Allen, F. M., Brookby .. .. 220 228 Alexander, G. H., Ness Valley, Clevedon 231 182 Ashwin, W. C. D., The Willows, Awaroa .. 441 660 Atchison, C., Clevedon .. .. .. 215 386 Baird, D. P., Ardmore.. .. .. 220 25 Bell, Alexander D., Clevedon .. .. 584 590 Bell, and Atchison, Glen Bush, Clevedon 260 ,236 Bell, William, Papakura .. .. I 496 Nil Branson and Ritchie, Ness Valley, Clevedon ! 214 Nil Broomfield, J, B., Whitford .. .. 14 H Browne, F. W., Clevedon South .. 181 215 Bull, H. J., Clevedon .. .. ..I 390 400 Burrows, T., Ness Valley, Clevedon .. — 138 Campbell and Co., Maraetai .. .. 710 540 Campbell, George A., Ness Valley, Clevedon ' 826 751 Carey, Alex. J., Awaroa, Waiheke .. 484 446 Chamberlain, Charles, Motunau, Puni Island 298 Chamberlin, E. H. (private bag), Ponui 636 856 Island, Auckland Chamberlin, G., Ponui Island, P.O., Auck- 984 1,151 land Clark, S., Kolman Road, Papatoetoe .. 674 Collie, A. L., Manurewa .. .. ' 778 506 Connell, W. J., Cowes Bay .. . . 303 355 Cosgrave, Mrs. E. R., Papakura .. 170 205 Craig, A., Motutapu Island, Auckland . . 180 299 Craig, J. and H., Ardmore .. .. 455 351 Davis, T. M., P.O., Clevedon .. .. 1,795 1,683 Davison, E. B., Kaiaua .. .. 205 Day, Edward, Hallsdale, Cowes Bay .. , 303 299 Day, James, Awaroa Bay .. ., 270 293 Dow, Andrew, Clevedon South .. .. 522 694 Duder, W. T., Clevedon .. .. 624 561 Dyer, G. M., Putiki Bay, Waiheke Island .. 252 202 Eriksson, C. G., Whitford .. .. __ 450 Fitzpatriok, Charles, Alfriston, Papakura 1,305 1,312 Friedlander, M. J., Manurewa .. .. 828 109 Gallagher, J. G., Alfriston .. .. 80 Nil Ghezzi, Joseph, Clevedon .. .. 156 166 Gill, J. T., Cockle Bay Farm, Howiek .. 528 Nil Gill, T. R. W.j Willow Grove, Green Lane 312 Nil Gillies, A. W., Wairui, Manurewa .. 227 320 Gordon, William, Happy Valley, Awaroa .. 511 530

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No. of Shoep on April 30, April 30, 1920. 1927. . Manukau County—continued. Gordon, William J., Awaroa P.O., Waiheke 90 130 Island Gore, W. J., Clevedon .. .. 216 194 Gray, J. H. and J). S., Cowes Bay, Waiheke 1,353 1,334 Hale, R. W. (Estate of), Clevedon .. 494 578 Hanseh, J. H., Alfriston .. .. 614 600 Harris, A. R., East Tamaki .. .. 223 260 Hawthorne and Munro, Clevedon .. 1,142 931 Henwood, Richard, Mangerc .. .. 60 Nil Holder, A. F., and F. W., Whakapai Downs, — 243 Mangatangi Hollingworth, R. W., Ardmore .. .. 443 664 Hooks, J. S., Cowes Bay .. .. 725 685 Humphreys-Da vies, G. A., Freshwater, via 283 582 Clevedon Hyde, W. John, Clevedon .. .. 1,388 719 Insley, H. J., Cowes Bay, Waiheke .. 178 218 Insley, P. A., Clevedon .. .. .. — 37 Johnstone, W., Papatoetoe .. .. 658 Nil Keane, John, Maraetai .. .. 84 56 Kearsley, F., Orere, P.O. Box 375, Auckland 2,102 2,563 Keeney, M. and P., Clevedon .. .. 672 669 Kelly, Martin, Whitford .. .. 1,298 1,310 Kelsey, K. R. K., Redoult Road, Wiri .. 428 948 Kenderdine, P. R., Clevedon .. .. 349 Nil Kennedy, J., Putipi Bay, Waiheke Island .. 1,076 1,138 Kimpton, F., jun., Brookby .. .. 372 331 Kimpton, Harold George, Brookby .. 493 454 Kimpton, Henry Charles, Brookby .. 579 940 Kirkbride, M. B., Mangero .. .. 499 242 Knight, William, Brookby .. .. 120 165 Lichtenstein, Arnoldson, and Co., Box 425, 105 Nil Auckland Litten, J. C., Howick .. .. .. — 497 MacFarlane, J., Whitford .. .. 203 Nil Manukau Perpetual Flax Co., Alliance Assur- — 324 ance Buildings, O'Connell Street, Auckland Mason, J., Clevedon .. .. .. 416 378 Matthews, F. H., Otahuhu .. .. 42 65 McGinty, James, Maraetai .. .. 164 174 McKenzie, Donald, Clevedon .. .. 216 235 McLennan, A. R., Papakura .. .. 218 330 McLennan, E. D., Papakura .. .. 470 359 McLennan, E. D., Riverview Road, Otahuhu 308 257 McNicol, Archibald, Clevedon .. .. 1,169 909 McPherson, J., Clevedon .. .. 215 227 Mellsop, C. H., North Road, Clevedon .. 406 352 Methven, J., Clevedon .. .. 146 Nil Mulcock, F., Papatoetoe .. .. 63 459 Munro Bros., Clevedon South .. .. 302 349 Munro, C. C., Clevedon .. .. 539 452 O'Brien, A. and E. (private bag),Putiki Bay 1,606 1,651 Orere Land Co., Ltd. (private bag), Auckland — 1,400 Orum, Hamlet, Clevedon .. .. 366 442 Orum, Holger, Otau, Clevedon .. .. 917 841 Otahuhu Trotting Club, Gleeson's Buildings, 230 345 High Street, Auckland Overy, E. P., Clevedon .. .. 481 493 Price, F. A., Papatoetoe .. .. 2,656 2,657 Quarantine Station (Department of Agri- 662 679 culture), (c/o A. T. Hercus, Caretaker), Motuihi Island Rhodes, Thomas, Whakatiri .. .. 103 102 Rogers and Greenwood, Motutapu Island 5,402 5,932 Rose, A. S., Clevedon .. .. .. —• 164 Rutherford Land Co., Cowes Bay, Waiheke 1,747 1,695 Ryburn, D., Clevedon .. .. .. 377 447 Salvation Army, Rotoroa Island, P.O., 81 97 Pakatoa Sanford, Albert, Rakino, Auckland .. 794 Nil Sanford, Gilbert, Rakino Island, Devonport — 956 Seaton, W. P., Clevedon .. .. 177 15 Self, J. R., Beaohlea Downs, Papatoetoe .. — 1,202 Shaw, David, Whakatiri, Mataitai .. 74 Nil Shaw, T., Clevedon .. .. .. 82 Nil Smith, Frederick J., Brooklands, Clevedon 210 193 Stephens, C. W., jun., Clevedon .. 294 251 Stevens, Frederick, Clevedon .. .. 302 312 St. Paul, J. W., Clevedon .. .. 429 370 St. Paul, Thomas W., Ardmore.. .. 113 121 Sutherland, Neil John, Clevedon South .. 746 592 Sutton, Parry, Great South Road, Papatoetoe 877 Nil Teutenberg, L. A., Waiheke ■ .. —• 166 Towns, George, Green Bay, Maraetai .. 52 53 Tylden, C. E., Clevedon .. .. 140 77

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Manukau County—continued. Walker, George H., Clevcdon .. .. 272 237 Watson, J. H. (private bag), Waihekc .. 139 Nil Watson, Neville (private bag), Waiheke .. — 142 White, R., Whitford .. .. .. 520 406 Whittaker, R., Clevedon South .. .. — 41 Wilson, E. M., Rowandeer property, Clevedon — 183 Wilson, J. E. (Estate of), llowandeer property 14!) Nil Clevedon Wyllie, John, Papatoetoe .. .. 250 150 59,292 61,374 FRANKLIN COUNTY (In Auckland Subdivision). Adams, N. P., Wharekawa Station (private 1,876 1,606 bag), P.O., Auckland Aicken, Samuel A., Ararinui .. .. 274 382 Aitchison, R., Hunua .. .. .. 865 1,050 Anderson, Alexander, Hunua .. .. 63 180 Bailey, Frank, Ness Valley, Clevedon .. 145 163 Barriball, Eber, Waiuku .. .. 901 835 Barton, Charles H. (private bag), Pokeno .. 39 Nil Batkin, T. B., P.O., Hunua .. .. 292 278 Batty and Mackly, Patumahoe .. .. — 1,310 Batty, William, Patumahoe .. .. 1,023 1,272 Beatty, J., Pukekohe .. .. .. 45 14 Bell, Alexander, 19 Brunswick Buildings, 2,740 2,529 Queen Street, Auckland Bell, Alexander, 19 Brunswick Buildings, 4,611 1,595 Queen Street, Auckland Bellingham, J. G., East Tamaki .. .. 225 Nil Bloomfield, T. R., Waiuku .. .. — 506 Booth, George, Tuakau .. .. .. 232 208 Brook Bros., Runciman.. .. .. — 122 Brown, G. H., Kaiaua .. .. .. 56 Nil Burns, Robert, Customs Street East, Auck- 992 964 land Cashmere, W. (private bag), Auckland .. 2,364 2,772 Charles, Ben., Runciman .. .. 531 935 Cochrane, Thomas, The Grange, Pollok .. 1,024 930 Couldrcy, William, Whakatore .. .. 163 213 Craig, W. J., Waipipi .. .. .. 722 688 Cunnold, R. D., Waiuku .. .. — 178 Davies, G. H. (c/o Manager), P.O., Wai- 206 Nil hihi, Kaiaua Davies, W. W., Uruti, Taranaki .. .. 600 62 Delamore Bros., Glenbrook .. .. 507 501 Denize, Oscar, Otaua .. .. .. 242 96 Dingle, R. J., Runciman .. .. 34 53 Douglas, W. R., Kohekohe .. .. 107 117 Franks, W. R., Runciman .. .. 155 387 Garland, V., Akaaka .. .. .. 55 91 Gearon, J. T., Springfield, Mauku .. 168 219 Given, James, Pollok .. .. .. 368 462 Glasson, Robert (Executors of), (Edwin 285 250 Glasson), Karaka, Papakura Grant Bros., Messrs. . (rural delivery), 750 Nil Papakura Grimmer, F. (Estate of), Waiuku.. .. 150 Nil Grosvenor and Son, Orere Point .. .. 570 625 Hamilton, C. N., Awhitu Central .. 505 441 Hamilton, N. V., Awhitu Central .. — 90 Hamilton, W. G., Awhitu .. .. 320 400 Harcombe, F. A., Kohekohe, Waiuku .. 468 432 Hayes, D. D., Waiuku .. .. .. 304 315 Heald Bros., Motley Farm, Hunua .. Ill 108 Hodgkinson, Cornelius, Glenbrook .. 694 723 Hodgson, J., Papakura .. .. 247 263 Holder, F. W., Mangatangi .. .. — 111 Hosking, Charles, Waiuku .. .. 275 227 Hudson, Adam, Pollok .. .. .. — 82 Hull, A. L., Waiuku .. .. .. 159 230 Ingram, G., Ramarama.. .. .. 414 487 Ireland, D. S., Pollok .. .. .. 165 248 Irwin, J. N., Awhitu Central .. .. 140 211 Irwin, J. S., Awhitu Central .. .. 65 134 Keals, G. W., Papakura .. .. 18 Nil Kelland, Frank, Waipipi .. .. 159 81 Kemp, Louis, Brookby .. .. .. 103 115 Kennedy, J., Pollok Settlement .. .. 199 128 Lauer, F., Pukekohe .. .. .. 386 303 Lichtenstein, Arnoldson, and Co., Box 425, 708 310 Auckland Limmer, H. S., Waiuku .. .. 64 43

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 80, 1920. 1927. Flianklin County—continued. Litchfield, N. C., Patumahoe .. .. 593 503 Low, H. M., Glenbrook .. .. -— 385 Lyons, Bros., Maungatawhiri Valley, via 37 50 Pokeno Lyons, George, Maungatawhiri Valley .. 109 162 Macdonald Eros., Waipipi .. .. 468 Nil Marist Btos., Tuakau .. .. .. 306 412 Markham, Daniel, Ararimu South .. 37 66 Matheson, H., Paparimu .. .. 325 463 Matheson, James, jun., Paparimu .. 489 501 Matheson, John, Papakura .. .. 19 97 Matheson, J. W., Paparimu, via Papakura 489 640 McCrae, Robert, Hunua Rural, Papakura .. 328 338 McCullough, G. W., Ardmore, Papakura .. 140 126 McElwain, J. H., Brooklands, Waiuku .. 459 291 MoGowen, J. (rural delivery), Waiuku .. 93 14 MePherson, D., Pokeno Valley .. .. 168 146 Meikle Bros., Pollok .. .. .. 96 80 Mellsop, H. O., Koliekohe (rural delivery), 355 153 Waiuku Milbank, R. (rural delivery), Clevedon .. 310 204 Milne, R. B., Punawai, Hunua .. .. 228 419 Motion, Ivan, Pukekohe .. .. 308 Nil Motion, J. A., Pukekohe .. .. 18 Nil Motion, William Claude, Otaua, Waiuku .. 978 492 Munro, D. (private bag), Pollok Settlement 293 232 Nielson, N., corner Park and Carlton Gore 217 58 Roads, Auckland Parker, P. J., Papakura .. .. 1,347 1,291 Peters, Walter, Kaiaua .. .. 2,296 2,300 Phillips, J. S., Hunua .. .. .. 1,570 1,045 Piggott, L. P., Moumoukfti .. .. 364 300 Pope, C., Maungatawhiri .. .. 31 30 Potter, H. E., Karaka North, Papakura .. 218 214 Proude, G. T., Thornville, Bombay .. 30 22 Renall, A. W., Whakatere .. .. 402 467 Renall, R., Kohekohe .. .. .. 309 258 Ridman, W. J,. Hunua . . .. .. 45 66 Rogers and Greenwood, Karaka, Papakura ■—- 1,930 Roose, Elijah (Estate of), Pukekohe .. 132 Nil Roose, E. L., Pukekohe .. .. 56 177 Roulston Bros., Pukekoho .. .. 250 60 Routly, M. B., Pukekohe .. .. * 26 Rowlands, A. (private bag), Orere .. 1,443 1,747 Rutherford Bros., Awhitu Central .. — 978 Rutherford, W. J., Bombay .. .. 206 93 Schlaepfer, John (c/o Helvetia Ostrich Com- 2,055 2,104 pany), Pukekohe Shirtcliff, F. R., Mangatangi .. .. 217 Nil Simpson, M. P., Mauku .. .. 36 61 Smeed, A. and C., Tuakau .. .. 320 218 Smeed, J. and W., Spring Grove, Tuakau .. 725 599 St. Paul, J., Ardmore, Papakura.. .. 351 334 Strahan, W., Tuakau .. .. .. 10 20 Sujich, J. S., Moumoukai .. .. 326 343 Taylor Bros., Patumahoe .. .. 1,376 1,542 Taylor, T. E., Patumahoe .. .. 328 496 Torbet, J., Dunlea, Pollok .. .. 105 124 Trail, William, Hunua .. .. .. 183 202 Trail, William, jun., Hunua .. .. 192 191 Urquhart, E. A., Papakura .. .. 1,224 1,763 Urquhart, R., Papakura .. .. 1,225 1,860 Vining, T. L. (private bag), Pokeno .. 1,008 1,069 Walsh, G. R., Clevedon South .. .. 45 126 Walters, W. H., Karaka .. .. 589 622 Wesley Training College, Paerata .. 767 938 West, S. N., Waiuku .. .. .. 395 214 Whelan, M., jun., P.O., Ararimu .. 120 Nil Williams, A. B. (c/o G. W. Heald), Hunua 1,141 1,171 Williams, Thomas, New Brighton, P.O., 100 25 Kaiaua Wilson, J. R., Kaianga, Paparimu .. 37 8 Winsdale Farm (Limited), Mauku .. 812 792 Workman, R. E., Kaiaua .. .. 827 925 Yates, A., and Co., Karaka, Box 26, Papakura 2,215 3,414 61,175 63,072 COROMANDEL COUNTY (In Auckland Subdivision). Anthony, Stephen Eustace, Amodeo Bay, 260 277 Coromandel Baker, F., Colville .. .. .. 510 600 Beatson, A. R., Port Charles, Coromandel .. 485 539 Blackmore, Edward, Coromandel .. 76 73 * Return nc

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Cobomandel County—continued. Bolton, Albert G., Colville, Coromandel .. 12 17 Brawne, Ray, Whangapoua, Coromandel 200 233 Bridle, G. B., Colville .. .. .. 300 304 Bronlund, Edward, Port Charles .. 163 203 Bronlund, H., Port Charles .. .. 858 1,014 Bronlund, W. P., Poihakene, Cabbage Bay 717 Ni! Brophy, T. E., Whitianga, Coromandel .. 230 300 Brown, W., Ahimia, Coromandel.. .. — 296 Bull, Harold, To Rerenga, Coromandel .. 1,800 2,238 Chapman, Alfred, Kuaotunu, Coromandel.. 139 239 Christensen, James, Coromandel .. 66 100 Clothier, I. D., Whangapoua, Punga, Coro- 1,700 1,660 mandel Colville, —., Cook's Bay, Whitianga .. — 142 Cory-Wright, H. A., Tairua .. .. 1,511 2,254 Curin and Bonkovieh, Te Rerenga, Coroman- 240 252 del Darling, George, Coromandel .. .. 539 476 Davies, E. L., Coromandel .. .. 283 245 Davies, G. M., Kikowhakarere, Coromandel 210 205 Davies, J. M., Coromandel .. .. 272 276 Davies, R., Coromandel .. .. — 175 Davies, S. and R., Kikowhakarere, Coroman- 204 Nil del Davies, Stan, Coromandel .. .. — 90 Davis, J. R., Kuaotunu, Coromandel .. 250 284 Denize and Johnson, Waikawau, Cabbage 1,930 1,830 Bay Denize, E. G., Coromandel .. .. 400 334 Denize, Martin, Coromandel .. .. 436 406 Denize, P. D., Coromandel .. .. 465 444 Denize, Philip, Whangapoua, Coromandel 500 394 Dixon, Frederick, Amodeo Bay, Coromandel 505 506 Ecclestone, J., Coromandel .. .. 612 954 Egan, Denis, Kura Tiki, Coromandel .. 396 426 Evans, J., jun., Colville, Cabbage Bay .. 154 222 Evans, O., Colville .. .. .. 680 708 Evans, William, Colville .. .. 219 219 Fletcher, F., Cape Colville, via Cabbage Bay 503 623 Florance, E. A., Port Charles, Coromandel .. 450 709 Foster, FGeorge" (Estate 'of), Tapu, Kerita, 306 Nil Thames Coast Foster, M., Kerita, Thames Coast .. 224 297 Foster, Mrs. J. B., Kerita, Thames Coast .. — 297 Eraser, R., Coromandel .. .. 127 130 Geard, C. S. A., Cabbage Bay, Colville .. 557 752 Geard, Charles, Moehau, Colville .. 1,220 1,199 Gorrie, M., Coromandel .. .. 1,277 1,088 Goudie Bros., Cabbage Bay, Coromandel 119 120 Goudie, W. C., Otauta, Colville .. 283 250 Hamilton Bros., Whenuakite .. .. 362 398 Hamilton, William, Whenuakite, Whitianga 599 592 Harsant Bros., Whitianga, Coromandel .. ■— 240 Harvey, A. G., Coromandel .. .. 103 82 Hawkeswood, M., Te Rerenga .. .. 536 741 Hellawell, E., Port Charles, Coromandel .. 340 450 Hodge, R. McGregor, Coroglen, Coromandel 91 61 Howell, Hugh (Materake property), Coro- — 569 mandel Howell, Hugh (Tiki property), Coromandel — 286 Howell, H. Wm, Coromandel .. .. 210 123 Jaekman, J. (Estate of), Whitianga .. 777 671 Jackson and Co., Colville .. .. 220 230 James, A. A., Coromandel .. .. 840 960 Jamieson, Robert, Tapu, Coromandel .. 260 286 Johnson, H., Port Jackson, Coromandel .. — 784 Jovanavich, Paul, Whenuakite, Whitianga 203 279 Kau Maketu, Manaia, Coromandel .. 179 122 Kirk, James, Whitianga .. .. 311 304 Leighton, George and William, Tairua, East 850 975 Coast Lowe, William, Whitianga .. .. 85 140 Macdonald, F. A., " The Nikaus," Colville 514 665 MeCall, A. N., Amodeo Bay .. .. 379 344 McCall, F. H., Amodeo Bay .. .. 131 143 McCall, S. C. L., Amodeo Bay .. .. 289 300 McLeod, A. and N., Whitianga .. 601 737 McLoughlin, E., Glenmore, Waikawau, Tapu 725 850 Meredith, James, Colville .. .. 241 249 Mulholland, Thos., jun., Manaia, Coroman- 562 485 del Minifie, M., Coroglen, Coromandel .. 213 23 Neha Honona, Colville .. .. 59 71 O'Brien, H., Matamataharekeke, Coromandel — 332 Otine Makaere, Manaia, Coromandel .. 114 109 lot received.

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Cobomandel County—continued. Potter, 8., Whenuakite, Coromandel .. — 397 Purser Bros., Coromandel .. .. 967 774 Robins, J. (Estate of), Trafalgar Street, 134 152 Onehunga Russek, George, Kerita, Coromandel .. — 233 Russek, W., Kerita, Coromandel .. 470 590 Sehischka, Rudolph, Whangapoua, Coro- 2,711 1,931 mandel Simmonds, R., jun., Papaoroha, Coromandel •— 380 Simpson, C. H. M., Kuaotunu .. .. 710 426 Simpson, R. A., Kuaotunu .. .. 100 135 Simpson, Thomas E., Kuaotunu .. 271 280 Smith, Arthur F. H., Whangapoua . . 253 263 Smith, James W., Whitianga, Coromandel 75 48 Taylor, Frederick, Port Charles, Coromandel 75 Nil Thompson, —, Coroglen .. .. — 137 Thompson, M. P., Opito Bay, Kuaotunu .. 403 396 Trickle, F., Whitianga, Coromandel .. 535 490 Turner, William H., Port Charles .. 804 980 Tye, L., Waikawau, Tapu, Thames .. 580 105 Ward Bros., Moehau, Colville, Coromandel — 103 Ward, J. W., Waikawau, Colville .. 516 548 Ward, M. E., Moehau, Cabbage Bay .. 1,086 1,051 Wells, N. A., Whitianga, Coromandel .. 800 640 Wenzlick, F., Tapu, Thames Coast .. — 204 Wenzlick, W., Tapu .. .. .. 238 228 Wight, R. A. (Estate of), Coromandel .. 191 Nil Wight, R. A., Tiki, Coromandel .. 451 Nil Willis, M. W., Barney Road, Remuera, Auck- 293 328 land Wilson, John, Tapu, Coromandel .. 296 291 Wood, Arthur E., Cabbage Bay .. 881 1,158 45,022 49,269 THAMES COUNTY (In Auckland Subdivision). Bateman, A. J., Thames .. .. 10 35 Browne, Welton, Kauacranga, Thames .. 115 84 Brunton, W., Wharepoa .. .. 29 3 Buchanan, H., Punini, Thames .. .. 150 Nil Clark, J., Tapu, Thames Coast... 229 468 Clark, Joseph, Puriri .. .. .. 154 480 Curin, John, Tapu Creek, Thames .. •—■ 87 Deeble, William (Estate of), Thames .. 18 46 Dunn, A., Te Mata, Tapu, Thames .. 222 429 Elliott, Ernest, Omahu ... .. .59 40 Gillan, —, Puriri, Thames ... . — 285 Hardman, J., and Sons, Thames .. .. 40 35 Harris, Mrs. G. M., Wharepoa, Thames! . . — 6 Hernick, Jamos, Thames .. .. — 282 Judd, John, Thames .. .. .. 61 149 Judd, Mrs., Omahu, Thames Valley .. 150 63 Lowe, H., Thames ... .. .. 383 550 Martyn, L. G., Whangamata, East Coast, 406 288 Thames MeBeth, J., Puriri, Thames .. ... — 61 MeBeth, Thomas, Hikuai, via Puriri, Tainui 300 550 Morrison, John, Hikuai, via Puriri ,.. 127 240 Palmer Bros., Whangamata .. .. 826 839 Pulford, Basil, Thames Coast .. .. 174 235 Saward and Winstone, Waikawai, Thames 927 1,345 Coast Smith, E. J., Puriri, Thames Valley .. 307 150 Smith, G. G., Kauaeranga .. .. 300 295 Smith, Walton, Puriri, Thames .. .. 100 37 Thames Jockey Club, Thames .. .. 170 175 Verran, W., Matatoke, Thames .. .. 9 Nil 5,266 7,257 HAURAKI PLAINS COUNTY (In Waikato Subdivision). Adams Bros., Waitakaruru .. ., 782 514 Bagnall, S., Turua, Hauraki Plains .. 186 227 Bolton, J., Kaihere .. .. .. 356 356 Cox, W., Manurewa .. ... .. 1,211 450 Coxhead, R., Miranda, Thames .. .. 97 124 Coxhead, R. A. and G., Waitakaruru, Hau- 275 233 raki Plains Douglas, A., Ngatea, Hauraki Plains .. 272 420 Fagan, J., Waitakaruru, Hauraki Plains .. 800 550 Hale, W. E., Kapuorahe, Hauraki Plains 60 58 Hart and Mulhane, Tahuna, via Morrinsville 428 Nil Hayward, W. G., Ngatea, Hauraki Plains 612 747 * Return n<

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Haukaki Plains County—continued. Leonard, T., Ngatea .. .. .. — 170 Macdonald, A. B., Torehape, Hauraki Plains 354 332 McClean, A., Waitakaruru .. .. 200 110 MoLcan, T., Ngatea .. .. .. 350 325 Miller, John, Turua .. .. .. 46 50 Motion Bros., Ngatea .. .. . . 352 285 Murphy, W. E., Ngatea .. .. 293 50 Speedy, E., Tahuna, via Morrinsville .. 470 Nil Speedy, F. H., Ngatea .. .. 10 140 7,154 5,141 OHINEMURI COUNTY (In Waikato Subdivision). Alley, W. H., Hikutaia .. .. 423 458 Buchanan, George, Paeroa .. .. 208 239 Costello, J. G., Paeroa .. .. .. •— 165 Edkins, E. M., Mangaiti .. .. 1,388 1,332 Endean, J. A., Paeroa .. .. 362 287 Fitzgerald, Maurice, Mangaiti .. .. 500 300 Gordon Bros., Waitekauri, Waikino .. 472 622 Hubbard, F. C., Paeroa .. .. 173 153 Hubbard, P. R., Komata Farm, Paeroa 471 482 Mace, C. E., Mangaiti .. .. .. 262 447 McCormack, H., Komata Reefs, Paeroa .. 235 322 Strange, F. M., Mangaiti, Te Aroha .. 142 Nil Thorpe Bros., Paeroa .. .. .. 260 295 Veal, B. E., Tirohia .. .. .. — 155 Walls, John, Paeroa .. .. .. 53 61 Wight, W. H., Paeroa .. .. 51 116 •5,000 5,434 WAIKATO COUNTY (In Waikato Subdivision). Arnold, Miss A. M., Hamilton Road, Cam- 158 130 bridge Baldwin, W. F., Waerenga .. .. 471 481 Beer, Walter, " Pleasant View," Fencourt 555 605 Bell, A., Maramarua .. .. .. * 1,210 Brown, T. Wynn, Gwynn Lodge, Cambridge 393 205 Bruce, Daniel, Taniwha .. .. 230 123 Cheyne, John, jun. (rural delivery), Manga- 133 228 piko, Ohinewai Chitty, Walter, Brooklyn, P.O., Hamilton.. 271 357 Chynoweth, W. J., " Marshlands," Pukeroro — 219 De Latour, R. B., Cambridge .. .. 396 494 De Latour, W. L., Cambridge .. .. 169 103 Dickinson, R. A., Matahuru .. .. 1,370 937 Ewen, Miss Edith M., Cambridge .. 13 Nil Farmer, G., Ohinewai .. .. .. — 139 Findlay, G. A., Miranda, via Auckland .. ■ l*i" 122 Findlay, Robert Graham, Miranda .. 797 822 Fisher, W., Maramarua .. .. 350 376 Gill, J., Te Hoe .. .. .. 755 970 Gower, J. A., Taupiri .. .. .. — 1,431 Gregory, G. A., Mercer .. .. .. * 505 Hannon, R., Hautapu .. .. .. 2,210 1,629 Harkness, A. L., Te Kauwhata .. .. 734 573 Henderson, T. H., Hamilton East .. 1,327 474 Hewitt, H. P., Te Miro .. .. 713 400 Holmes, R., Horotiu .. .. .. * 250 Jefferis, John, Waerenga .. .. 1,206 1,119 Law, James, Gordonton .. .. 549 568 Livingstone, D. F., Te Miro .. .. — 243 Martin, Thomas, Rototuna .. .. 169 137 Masters, E. M., Eureka .. .. 87 93 Matchett, Geo., Inglewood Farm, Matahura 354 Nil Matheson, R., Taupiri .. .. .. 1,574 1,266 MeGovern, J., Matahura .. .. 1,127 1,100 Melhuist, W. J., Te Kauwhata .. .. — 488 Mills, J. S., jun., Riverlea, Rangiriri .. 1,455 Nil Mills, J. S., Riverlea, Rangiriri .. .. * 1,217 Mulcock, —, Taniwha .. .. .. 1,600 Nil Newell, William, Tamahere .. .. 206 65 -Nicholson, F., Te Kauwhata .. .. 825 800 Paterson, Mrs. Margaret, Horotiu .. 993 907 Patterson Bros., Ngaruawahia .. .. 50 69 Paulsen, A. L., Okaeria.. .. .. * 1,175 Powell, Mrs. L. A., Hillside, Hamilton 23 106 Ramsay, Alex. Caldwell, Tauwhare .. 120 35 Reid, T. R. W., Te Hoe .. .. 436 548 Renmi, George, Orini Road, Taupiri .. 30 58 Riddell. D. S., Gordonton .. .. 990 1,180 Riddell, W., Gordonton.. .. .. 279 I 177 lot received.

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AUCKLAND SHEEP DISTRICT —continued.

No. of Sheep on No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. 1926. 1927. Waikato County—continued. Raglan County—continued. Riddle, James, Okaeria .. .. 965 880 Cornish and Taylor, Onewhero .. .. 1,720 1,750 Ruakura Farm of Instruction (c/o H. Munro, 1,381 1,751 Cox, G. W., Port Waikato .. .. 1,192 883 ! Manager), (private bag), Hamilton Craig, J. J. (Estate of), Naike (c/o C. Whit- 600 3,201 Rumney, D. S. (N. Rumney, Executor), 555 511 ten, Manager), Huntly Komakorau Craig, J. J. (Estate of), Te Akau (c/o W. 2,400 3,201 Rutherford, R. W. G., Taupiri ,, ... 60 Nil Gurney, Manager), Ohinawai Sampson, L., Goodwood, Pencourt ... 103 67 Craig, J. J. (c/o C. Whitten, 930 1,499 Scott, T. and .J., Ncwstead .. .. 972 817 Manager), Huntly Seddon, F. R., Springfield, Hamilton * 874 Cripps, S. S., Wairamarama .. .. 756 Nil Shanks, D., Mangatangi .. .. 169 180 Cunningham,—, Te Puroa, Ngaruawahia. ,i 479 Nil Smith, G.,'Ruawaro .. .. .. * 105 Harrow, John, Hot Springs, Waingaro .. 275 361 Smith, John, Waiterimu .. .. 477 508 Baubeng and Treeves, Glen Murray .. 578 644 Speedy, N. J., Horotiu .. .. .. 20 40 D'Auvergne, Charles E. M., Ngaruawahia .. 1,000 Nil Standard, H., Okaeria, Waerenga ... 915. 1,168 Dawson, Charlton C., Valley Run, Te Akatea 4,124 3,825 Taylor, James, Cambridge .. .. 3,3i4. 4,612 ; Hay, C., Te Akau .. .. .. 388 270 Taylor, Norman K., Bushy Park, Gordonton 634 1,068 Death Bros., Waingaro .. .. .. — 323 Te Kauwhata Horticultural Station (c/o 341 470 Dimock, R., Woodleigh .. .. 580 804 T. E. Rodda, Manager), TeKauwhata Dixon, L. M., Ponganui, Wairamarama .. 1,368 1,415 Thompson, D., and Sons, Te Hoe .. 41 Nil Drewe, J., Waitetuna .. .. .. — 700 Tucker, E. L., Ohinewai .. .. 1,121 1,177 Dromgool, J., sen., Woodleigh .. .. 289 155 Waikeri Estate (c/o Charles Whitton), 1,118 1,899 Dromgool, J., Wairamarama .. ., 985 860 Ohinewai Drower, K.,"Waitehuna .. .. 1,896 971 Watkins, H. A., St. Kilda Road, Fencourt — 67 Dufaur, E., Wairamarama .. 1,528 1,775 Watt, J. and C., Abergildie, Cambridge .. 4 30 Duffull, W. R., Ngaruawahia .. .. 1,598 1^469 Welch, A. and W. 0., Ohinewai .. .. 1,140 1,118 Dyer, Henry, Onewhero .. .. 306 319 Welch, A. and W. 0., Ohinewai .. .. * 540 Egan, Eugene, Whatawhata .. .. 840 i 710 West, W., Fencourt, Cambridge .. .. 355 459 Evans, H., Te Mata .. .,, .. — 123 Windsor, H., Tamahere.. .. ... 62 , 170 Evans, J. F., Ngaruawahia . . . 309 404 Ziman, S. N., " Dilkusha," Hamilton-Cam- —- 96 Eyre, Charles, Pepepe .. .. .. 708 780 bridge Road, Cambridge Eyre, George Alfred, Pepepe, Waingaro .. 887 1,206 Eyre, J. H., Onewhero .. .. .. 2,100 2,301 36,895 42,741 Eyre, T. E„ Woodleigh .. .. — 3,393 Fahey, Edward, Woodleigh .. .. * 486 RAGLAN COUNTY Fayen, G. H., Kaawa, Raglan .. .. 187 320 (In Waikato Subdivision). Featherstonhaugh, E., Waitetuna .. 1,040 953 Aitken, J. R., Waitetuna .. .. 334 356 Ferriman, J., Te Uku .. .. 2,285 Nil Alderson Bros., Te Uku .. .. 812 800 Finn, H., Kaawa P.O., Glen Murray .. 360 4 Allen, A., Opuatia, via Onewhero .. — 1,378 Fleming, J. R., Ngaruawahia .. .. — 402 Allen, L. L., Onewhero .. .. .. 1,300 1,350 Foster, W. J., Punga Flat, Te Akatea .. 88 Nil Allen, W. C., Glen Murray .. .. 1,525 1,625 Gallagher, C., Te Akau .. .. .. 720 818 Aston, C. G., Kaawa, via Glen Murray .. 257 258 Galvan, M., Raglan .. .. .. — 255 Auld, Alexander, Pukemiro .. .. 405 234 Gaskell, A. H., Glen Murray .. .. 1,624 1,470 Baker C. A., and Baker E. B., Kaawa 1,376 1,589 Gibbison, W., Te Mata .. .. 204 . 308 Barker, J., P.O. Box 7, Te Pohu, via Frank- 197 291 Girdwood, S. P., Glen Murray .. .. — 740 ton Junction Griff en, P. H., Naike .. .. .. 5 Nil Barker, Joseph, Box 7, Te Pohu, via Frank- 325 177 Haddock, H. (private bag), Frankton June- 790 842 ton Junction tion Barter, H. B., Waingaro .. .. 862 888 Hall, C. L., Te Uku .. .. .. — 2,233 Bennett, T. Alan, Papunga, Te Akau .. 1,420 1,120 Hamilton, Hugh, Onewhero .. .. 279 303 Binney and Sutton, Waikaretu Estate, 1,348 1,836 Handley, L. R. (private bag), G.P.O., Auck- 909 764 Kaawa land Bone, C. E., Woodleigh.. .. .. 760 1,092 Harper, John, Claudelands, Hamilton .. 48 24 Boyd, Mrs. Rebecca, Te Akau .. .. 1,775 925 Harris, —, Woodleigh .. .. .. — 53 Bregman, J. T., Te Mata .. .. 304 356 Hawke, H. A., Pukekawa .. .. 142 Nil Brewerton Bros., Moerangi, Kawhia .. 1,053 1,092 Hawley-Drcw, T. L., Ranui Station, Waite- 3,265 2,807 Brougbton, W. C., Ruawaro .. .. 1,456 1,532 mua, Te Uku Bruce, Mrs. Margaret (private bag), Frankton 643 562 Henriksen, H., Te Akau .. .. — 235 Junction Henry, S. E., Te Akau .. .. .. 1,122 1,068 Bryce, F. (c/o L. Canton), Port Waikato .. 1,414 1,747 Hills, S. J., Wairamarama, Onewhe.ro .. 435 527 Buckeridge, Mrs. F. F., Te Papatapa .. 1,037 990 Hodgson, Misses —, Te Rore .. .. 128, 134 Bull, F. C., Waingaro .. vi •• 3,080 4,300 Hume and Carter, Raglan .. .. 1,369 1,326 Bull, G. (rural box), Ngaruawahia .. 2,320 2,260 Hunt, P., Naike .. .. .. 3,140 2,494 Burgess, A. G. (private bag), Ruakiwi, via 604 916 Husband, C., Te Mata .. .. ... — 16 Huntly Insoll, T. B., Hamilton .. .. .. 1,012 972 Burgess, J. D., Raglan .. .. .. 1,000 Nil Jackson, A. H., Aotea .. .. . . — 120 Caldwell, K. C., Glen Murray .. . . 2,273 2,070 Jackson, J. F., Ruapuke, Aotea .. .. 1,040 1,126 Capamagian, C. A., Whataiwhata .. 1,872 1,395 Jackson, R. M., Churchill .. .. — 61 Caughley, F. D., Woodleigh .. .. 19 Nil James, E., Te Rore .. .. .. 327 534 Charleston, H. J., Karamu .. .. 241 225 James, W. H., West Street, Pukekohe .. 158 174 Chennells, N., R. M. D., Tuakau .. .. — 130 Javis, E., Ruakiwi .. .. ,. 951 1,005 Chilwell, J., Glen Murray .. .. 698 824 Jenkins, H. A., Woodleigh .. .. — 515 Clark, Thomas, Te Pahu .. .. 557 728 Johansen, A., Kaawa, Glen Murray .. 666 800 Clemett, A. T., Waingaro (private bag), 1,080 1,045 Johnstone Bros., Whatawhata .. .. 2,352 4,102 Ngaruawahia .Keals, William L., Onewhero .. .. 2,631 3,072 Clifton, J. K., Waingaro, Huntly .. 516 520 Kellon Bros., Ruakiri, Waingaro ., 1,665 1,240 Coate Bros., Te Uku .. .. .-. 617 678 Iveyes, D. A. (rural mail delivery), Tuakau — 913 Cogswell, J. H., Waitetuna .. .. 464 523 Lambess, W. H., Koromatua, Frankton — 404 Cogswell, VV. P., Lady Down, Te Uku .. 310 293 Junction Colbourne, A., Port Waikato .. .. 1,324 1,450 La Trobe, R., Te Mata .. .. .. 300 347 Cole-Baker, B. C., Onewhero .. .. 2,318 1,545 Laver, Fred, Waimai .. .. .. 395 409 Cole-Baker, George, Port Waikato .. 1,534 1,464 Lawson, F., Pepepe, via Huntly .. .. 180 302 Collier, E. H., Te Hirua, via Tuakau .. 238 Nil Leigh, J. M. (Estate of), (per Leigh, H. F), 4,070 4,200 Cooper, A. C., Box 32, Hamilton.. .. 3,400 1,934 Glen Murray Cooper, J. H. W., Waingaro .. .. — 500 Liddle, P., Ruapuke .. .. .. 129 253 Cornille, Theodore, Port Waikato .. 3,250 2,050 Lindberg, M. V. A., Pukekawa .. .. 923 1,054 * Return not received.

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AUCKLAND SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Raglan County—continued. Livingstone and Gore (No. 3 rural delivery), 1,335 1,884 Frankton Junction Logan, George, Onewhero .. .. 364 424 Logan, Thomas, Pukekawa .. .. 520 655 Lusty, W., Te Uku .. .. .. — 132 MacDougall Bros., Te Akau .. .. 1,800 1,800 Madill, M. J., Naike .. .. .. 230 345 Magill, R. and J., Waimai .. .. 267 979 Magill, R., Waimai .. .. .. 627 Nil Mahoney, Mrs. B. M., Harapepe .. .. 486 329 Mahood, James, Te Akau .. .. 992 954 Male, Henry (private bag), Huntly .. 379 Nil Mangawanui Estate Company (R. J. Miller, 1,533 1,436 Manager), Pepepe, via Ngaruawahia Mansill, C. H. (private bag), c/o D. Zohs, 350 303 P.O., Auckland Marohant, L., Te Akau .. .. .. 221 275 Martyn, J. L. Y.. Te Mata .. .. 2,130 976 Martyn, J. T. Y., Te Mata .. .. 800 432 Marx, W. J., Te Rore Bridge, Frankton 556 481 Junction Mason, E. H., Pukekawa .. .. 650 688 Mason, J. L., Waitetuna .. .. 1,274 1,170 Maurice, A., Glen Murray .. .. 83 74 McAlister, W. G., Moerangi, Kawhia .. 704 218 McBurney, A. E., Te Akau .. .. 673 613 MeCardle, A. D., Kaawa .. .. 4,000 6,438 McCaulay and Cameron, Onewhero .. 3,245 3,180 McClure, R. E„ Te Akau .. .. 729 759 MeCutchan, W. A., and Sons, Mangatea, 4,270 4,640 Glen Murray McDonald, John, Onewhero .. .. 2,381 2,528 McGuire, T., Te Akau .. .. .. 600 406 McKee, B. J., Te Akau.. .. .. 820 1,076 McKinnon, A. D., Rotowaro, Huntly .. 2,280 2,247 McMahon, A., Te Puroa, Ngaruawahia .. 250 560 McMahon, J., Te Puroa, Ngaruawahia .. 254 Nil McNaught, T. A., Onewhero .. .. 244 256 Mellsop, W. C., Te Akau .. .. 192 197 Miller, A., Box 105, Hamilton .. .. 2,905 3,055 Moon, Arthur, Te Uku .. .. .. 279 229 Moon, G. H., Te Uku .. .. .. 339 390 Moore, John, Waitetuna .. .. 367 392 Moore, W. R., Raglan .. .. .. 114 102 Muir, Edward, Onewhero .. .. 2,290 2,372 Muir, Thomas, Onewhero .. .. 1,000 704 Murray and Maloney, Glen Murray .. 805 821 Murray Bros., Pukekawa .. .. 1,092 1,119 Newton, John N., Te Mata .. .. 752 774 Nolan, H. O., Wairamarama .. .. 3,060 2,544 Norton, A. N., Te Mata.. .. .. 408 510 Norton, T., Te Akau .. .. .. 695 732 Oliver, T. H., Waitetuna .. .. 304 293 Ormiston, A. J., Te Uku .. .. 71 64 Orr, K. D., Pukekawa .. .. .. 816 1,091 Orr, M. G., Pukekawa .. .. .. 832 774 Otway, C. C., Waimai, via Ngaruawahia .. 3,332 3,298 Pairama Pehimana, Pukekohe East, Puke- 810 500 kohe Palmer, J. S., Glenco, Okete .. .. 464 Nil Parker, T., Raglan .. .. .. — 734 Parson, C. (private bag), Ngaruawahia .. 1,006 1,029 Parsons, H. W. and E. A., Onewhero .. 234 216 Paulsen, A. J. and E. R., Glen Murray .. 1,965 1,862 Paulsen, P., Glen Murray .. .. 847 848 Pearce, S. R., Churohill .. .. — 20 Peart, Alfred, Okete .. .. .. 463 641 Pegler, A. R., Raglan .. .. .. 523 404 Perkins and Wake, Kaawa, Glen Murray .. 1,503 Nil Philburn, —, Te Akau .. .. .. 740 792 Phillips, J. H., Te Mata .. .. 223 324 Phillips, Mrs. E. M., Te Mata, Raglan .. — 100 Phillips, W. S., Te Mata .. .. 2,107 2,105 Picken, Samuel (private bag), Ngaruawahia 1,010 1,143 Pond, W. J., Kauroa .. .. .. 2,596 2,637 Pratt, W. D., Kaawa .. .. .. 260 Nil Raine, J. D., Gwendon Lodge, Ngaruawahia 158 80 Ramsey, R., Mercer .. .. .. — 1,230 Ratcliffe and Trissell, Ruakiwi .. .. 550 852 Rathbone, L. C. (c/o Harry Hegh, Manager), 4,462 5,115 Dunmore, Waingaro Rayner and Swann (per C. Swann), Aotea.. 1,384 1,422 Reid, J. E., Waimai .. .. .. 2,108 1,817 Richards, G. M., Tamatakoi, Ruakiwi .. 811 710 Richardson, J. E., Ruakiwi .. .. 2,954 2,927

No. of Sheep oo April 30, April 80 f 1926. 1927. Raglan County—continued. Ritchie, J. A. D., Waitetuna .. .. 1,587 1,794 Roberts, J. H., Te Mata .. .. 92 72 Rogers and Coleman, Aidstrath, Waingaro 2,411 2,130 Rutherford, F. W., Onewhero .. .. 3,367 3,534 Ryan, M. P., Te Akau .. .. .. 1,635 1,437 Ryman, T. J., Waitetuna .. .. 15 Nil Schnackenberg, E. H., Kawhia .. .. 469 715 Sea ville, Ronald, Ashdale, Waingaro .. 1,887 2,005 Seaville, Walter, Waingaro .. .. 2,156 2,443 Sharp, H. H. (rural mail delivery), Tuakau — 146 Shea, J. H., Te Mata .. .. .. 356 234 Shea, J. H., Te Mata .. .. .. 206 141 Shea, Walter T., Te Mata .. .. 335 477 Slater, Joseph, Pukekawa .. .. 1,590 1,990 Smith, E. J. (private bag), Frankton Junction 355 216 Smith, G., Ruawaro .. .. .. 230 112 Snodgrass, A., Te Akau.. .. .. 324 400 Snodgrass, H., Woodleigh .. .. — 560 Sorby, H. B., Glen Murray .. .. 798 815 Stanton, W., Te Uku .. .. .. 220 28 Sutton, A. N., Croekham Farm, Waitetuna 207 202 Sutton, Charles E., Waitetuna .. .. 480 324 Swann, Charles, Aotea, Raglan .. .. 372 337 Swann, Charles, Papanui, Aotea .. .. 876 850 Sweetman Bros., Te Uku .. .. — 151 Sweetman, H. and S., Te Uku .. .. 201 278 Sweetman, H. and S., Te Uku .. .. — 129 Tapp, A. A., Te Akau .. .. .. 1,166 1,136 Tapp, R. C. and N. L., lluakiwi .. .. 900 1,200 Tapp, Thomas, Huntly .. .. .. 839 Nil Taylor, ■—•, Wairamrama .. .. — 949 Taylor and Spargo, Port Waikato .. 550 525 Teicomde, R. T., Raglan .. .. — 663 Thomson, W., Ruapuke Farm, Aotea .. 50 934 Thomson, W.,A., Aotea.. .. .. 765 940 Thornton, H. L. (rural delivery), Ngarua- 458 458 wahia Tipping, Kaawa, via Glen Murray .. 1,850 3,025 Tipping, S. K. S., Box 484, Endean's Build- 1,855 Nil ings, Auckland Tout, E. V., Onewhero .. .. .. 643 713 Trolove, F., Aotea, Ruapuke, Raglan .. 870 907 Vandy, P. A., Waitetuna .. .. 104 85 Van Houtte Bros, and Nollett, Te Uku .. 3,160 3,332 Van Houtte, 0., Te Mata ,. .. — 142 Vernon, W., Te Mata .. .. .. 134 172 Vowles, J., Te Mata .. .. .. 1,170 1,579 Wallis, H. A., Overton, Okete .. .. 645 557 Wallis, Orton H., Okete .. .. 558 486 Walter, B. M. and G., Wairamarama .. 2,721 1,607 Walter, Charles E., Onewhero .. .. 1,581 1,777 Wapp Bros., Te Akau .. .. .. 815 785 Ward, Mrs. L. M. K., Aotea .. .. 505 506 Ward, T. B., Ferncliff, Aotea .. .. 320 300 Watson, Mrs. Margaret, Wairamarama .. 1,520 1,742 Watson, W. J., Pepepe .. .. .. 806 874 Watt, J. W., Te Pahu .. .. • .. 591 595 Wharton, J., Te Mata .. .. .. 220 219 Wheele, W. E., Te Akau .. .. 597 600 Wheeler, C. E., Pukekawa .. .. — 145 White, E. (rural delivery), Huntly .. 1,142 1,374 Wilkins, H. C., Te Mata .. .. 150 Nil Wilson, A. E., Ngaruawahia, Waingaro .. 1,083 1,080 Wilson, C. H. and H. W., Waimai .. — 7,460 Wilson, Miss Harriet Jane, Okete .. 44 57 Wilson, W. A„ Te Uku .. .. 506 685 Wintour, E. (c/o A. O. B. Wintour), Ruakiwi. 655 724 Waingaro Wright, John D., Karamu .. .. — 9 240,113 j261,664 WAIPA COUNTY (In Waikato Subdivision). Alexander, C. S. (rural delivery), Te Kawa 1,032 942 Allen, E., Pukekura, Cambridge .. .. 30 80 Allen, Hamilton, Kihikihi .. .. 144 Nil Bayley, G. 0., O'Wairaka Valley, Kihikihi 1,384 1,260 Bourne, R., Ohaupo Road, Ohaupo .. 290 336 Bowman, E. H., Paterangi .. .. 846 895 Bryant, T., Tiki Farm, Kihikihi .. .. 781 1,047 Bulmer, E. R., Pukeatua .. .. 655 Nil Chamberlain, L. S., Hairini .. .. 1,941 1,831 Churches, G E., Te Rahu . . . . 230 295 Coxhead, G., Orakau ., .. .. 175 Ni)

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3—H. 238.

No. of Sheep on No. of Sheep od April 30, April 30, April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. 1926. 1927. Waipa County—continued. PIAKO COUNTY Crowley, G. L., Pukeatua .. .. 375 73 (In Waikato Subdivision). Cullen, P. A., Parawera. . .. .. — 151 Barham Bros., Kiwitahi .. .. 270 322 Dalgety and Co. (c/o J. H. Earle), Pukeatua 1,204 933 Bell, J., Kiwitahi, Morrinsville .. .. 1,830 1,633 Diprose Bros., Roto-o-rangi, Cambridge .. 60 32 Brady, F., Shaftsbury .. .. .. 1,532 1,952 Duncan, W. G., Roto-o-rangi .. .. 46 Nil Cameron, C., " Braemar," Morrinsville .. 812 1,018 Edwards, A., Ohaupo .. .. .. 306 432 Cameron, C., Kiwitahi Railway .. .. 814 1,028 Finch, G., Ohaupo . . .. .. 221 316 Cameron, James (Estate of), Walton .. 370 379 Finlayson, David E., Tuhikaramea .. 1,344 1,185 Chepmell, H. D., Kiwitahi .. .. 745 695 Finlayson, Hugh J., Tuhikaramea .. 1,000 920 Clothier, H. H., Tahuna .. .. — 667 Flay, R., Te Rahu .. .. .. 25 165 Cooke, L. E., Walton .. .. .. — 328 Franklin, William E., Rukuhia .. .. 383 Nil Cornwall, J. W., Tatuanui .. .. — 88 Fullerton-Smith, J. W., Frontier Road, Te 996 ! 916 Davies, P. W. and A. E., Ngarua .. — 190 Awamutu j Dickie, W. W., Walton .. .. .. 1,681 1,587 Germann, W., Paterangi, Ohaupo .. ■— j 958 Drinkall, J. T., Te Aroha .. .. — 1,424 Gore, J. H., Tuhikaramea .. . . 715 j 836 Ellis, L. W., Morrinsville . . .. 243 240 Gould and Ham, Roto-o-rangi, Cambridge... 265 : .215 Findlay, W., Walton .. .. .. — 35 Graham, Arthur, Ohaupo .. .. 270 276 Gallaher, J. G., Walton .. .. — 55 Griffin, R. G., Tauwhare .. .. 1,505 ■ 1,375 Gibbons, A. N., Box 42, Morrinsville .. 1,796 1,778 Hall, J. M., Roto-o-rangi .. .. j 190 j 228 Gibbons, W., Walton .. .. .. — 169 Hall, T. M., Koro, Hamilton .. .. [ 154 ! 80 Given, G., Walton .. .. .. 661 630 Halliday, P. and Jessie, Te Awamutu .. , 407 519 Gray, Robert, Morrinsville .. .. 554 1,027 Halliday, W., jun., Roto-o-rangi, Cambridge 960 1,069 Hall, R. F., Walton .. .. .. — 230 Harrison, F. E. (c/o A. D. Beauchamp), 1,150 J 1,111 Harney, M. H. P. E., Morrinsville .. 1,146 641 Hairini j Hart, C. F., Tahuna, via Morrinsville .. —- 323 Hawkins, H. 8., Hamilton .. .. 429 445 Hart and Mulhane, Tahuna, via Morrinsville — 438 Hawthorne Bros., Mangapiho, Te Awamutu 275 j 270 Hayward, F., Ngarua .. .. .. — 48 Holmes Bros., Pukeatua .. .. 4 Nil Howie Bros., Kiwitahi, Morrinsville .. 1,508 1,538 Houston Bros., Parawera .. .. 292 426 Hunt, F. I., Te Aroha .. .. .. 181 285 Humphries, E. G., Rimu Road, Te Awamutu 275 259 Laird, George L., Waihou .. .. 3,357 3,234 Jacobs, H. L. (private bag), Ngaruawahia.. 1,011 1,040 Magill, H., Waihou .. .. .. 1,831 2,680 James, K, Te Rore .. .. .. 335 429 McLean, W., Walton .. .. .. 1,589 1,568 Jepson, E. 0., (private bag), Te Awamutu — 20 McNaughton, P., Morrinsville .. .. 1,094 1,430 Jolly, F., Frankton .. .. .. 211 Nil McNicol, J., Te Aroha .. .. .. 1,357 2,107 Karl, Andrew, Ohaupo .. .. .. 80 166 Mears Bros., Walton .. .. .. 1,062 522 Lee, E. R., Roto-o-rangi, Cambridge .. 63 50 Miller, Hugh, Kiwitahi, Morrinsville .. 336 419 Livingstone, D. B., Tuhikaramea .. 916 909 Moroney, D., Walton .. .. .. 1,500 920 Livingstone, Hugh, Tuhikaramea .. 862 868 Nicholls, R. J., Tauwhare .. .. 825 880 Mackay, L., Pirongia .. .. .. 777 976 Orr, Basil, Tahuna .. .. .. — 54 Mackay, S. C. B., Paterangi .. .. 102 115 Reid, W. H., Paratu, Walton .. .. 1,149 907 Mackereth, H, Cambridge .. .. 62 110 Robertson, W. H, Morrinsville .. .. 20 13 Macky, W. G., Paterangi, Ohaupo .. 120 130 Scholium, Wenzl, Morrinsville .. .. 1,467 2,494 Malcolm, James, Te Rapa, Frankton Junction 25 150 Scott, R., Ngarua .. .. .. — 28 Martin, T., Frontier Road, Te Awamutu .. 210 160 Seamer, A. J., Walton .. .. .. 165 Nil McCaw, A. 0., Roto-o-rangi .. .. 540 621 Smith Bros., Kiwitahi, Morrinsville .. 1,715 1,965 McKinnon, Donald, Kaipaki .. .. 37 Nil Speedy, E. S., Tahuna, via Morrinsville .. — 414 MeNair, M., Te Awamutu .. .. 714 715 Strange, F. M., Mangaifci, Te Aroha .. — 160 Meadway, W. E., Paterangi, Ohaupo .. 784 1,031 Taylor, G. W., Ngarua .. .. .. — 180 Mental Hospital, Kihikihi .. .. 949 364 Taylor, J. W., Morrinsville .. .. 578 931 Middlebrook, John, Te Awamutu .. 9 105 Teague, 8., Shaftsbury, Te Aroha .. 2,700 1,010 Monaghan and Goodwin, Cake Road, Ohaupo 70 74 Thomas, J. B., Morrinsville .. .. 1,830 2,015 Moncton, Mrs. Meri, Claudelands .. 780 1,000 Wagstaff, A. A., Eastport Road, Waihou .. 486 816 Nicholson, R. H., Te Kowhai .. .. 153 90 Washburn Bros., Kiwitahi, Morrinsville .. 1,208 1,115 Niekle, E., Maungatutari .. .. 475 593 Watson, H., Walton .. .. .. — 522 Nickle, Wm., Roto-o-rangi .. .. 688 842 Watson, Reginald, Walton .. .. 245 289 Nolan, V. H., Roto-o-rangi, Cambridge .. 1,391 1,626 Way, G. B., Walton .. .. .. 2,14 274 Norrish, R. and F., Kaipaki, Ohaupo .. 82 110 Whitechurch, E. R., Tahuna, via Morrinsville 1,090 1,745 Park, W. G., Hairini .. . . .. 242 260 Wileock, J., Morrinsville .. .. 123 Nil Piercy, W., Hairini .. .. .. 468 549 Wood, W., Waitoa .. .. .. 590 588 Reid, Neil, Ngaliinepouri .. .. 492 521 Reid, S., Ngahinepouri .. .. .. 1,566 1,539 40,674 48,028 Rhodes, H., Paterangi .. .. .. 2,117 2,113 Richdale, H., Ngahinepouri .. .. 337 336 Rickett, C. T., Te Awamutu .. .. 401 101 Ross, D., The Island, Roto-o-rangi .. 300 Nil Russo, Dominoco, Roto-o-rangi .. .. 1,114 767 Ryburn, E. S., Ngahinepouri .. .. 448 512 Ryburn, James J., Ngahinepouri, Ohaupo.. 425 502 M A T A M A T A COUNTY Short, W. H., To Mawhai .. .. 50 Nil (In Waikato Subdivision). Smith, Sidney, Paterangi, Ohaupo .. 226 170 Abbott, J. M., Te Poi, Matamata .. 49 53 Speake, Robert G., Kaipaki, Ohaupo .. 102 172 Alexander, W. G., Waotu Road, Lichfield — 175 Steele, John Archibald, Ruhukia.. .. — 428 Alford, R. S., Toatoaroa, Cambridge .. 1,530 980 Storey, A. H., Te Awamutu .. .. 1,287 1,686 Allen, Edward, Cambridge .. .. 778 1,280 Storey, A. L„ Te Awamutu .. .. 120 400 Allen, Edward, Cambridge .. .. 1,390 670 Storey, C. F., Woodstock, Te Awamutu .. 25 187 Allen, J. S., Tirau .. .. .. 723 1,172 Taylor, W. (Lochiel Property), Ohaupo .. 579 * Allen, W. H., Tirau .. .. .. 18 30 Taylor, W. (Green Hill Property), Te 682 841 Anderson, James W., Piarere .. .. 94 41 Awamutu Ariell, D. W. and A. S., Maungatautari .. 361 350 Tompkins, A. H., Tuhikaramea .. .. 1,675 Nil Bailey, R. H. (c/o Manager'/, Tirau .. 3,216 2,560 Turney, John, Ohaupo .. .. .. 70 80 Barker, T. A., Okoroire.. .. .. 426 452 Vickers, C. B., Frosterly Farm, Tuhikaramea 660 742 Barnard and Seawall, Hinuera .. .. 350 Nil Vosper, William, Dingly Dell, Cambridge .. 2,629 2,277 Bayly, H., 21 Claude Road, Epsom, Auckland 3,473 2,845 Wallace, A. S., Te Awamutu .. .. 50 122 Bayly, H. L., Tirau .. .. .. 767 1,062 Wellington, Guy, O'Wairaka Valley, Kihikihi 630 620 Beck, M. and J. F., jun., Okauia.. .. 428 181 Wellington, H., Te Awamutu .. .. 356 600 Blyth, J., Waharoa .. .. .. 247 135 Westgate, A. W., Te Awamutu .. .. 7 Nil Bowler Bros., Peria, Matamata .. .. 238 173 Whitton, W., Frontier Road, Te Awamutu 343 122 Brown and White, Matamata .. .. — 100 Brunskill, Mrs. W. S., Woodford, Cambridge 444 423 49,206 47,817 Brunskill, S., Whitehall, Cambridge .. 598 568 Casey, Robert, Waharoa .. .. 50 25 * Return not received.

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AUCKLAND SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep od April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Matamata County—continued. Chalmers (Estate of), Takoroa.. .. 1,705 Nil Chapman, T., Tirau .. .. .. 835 821 Christie, C. 0. F., Whitehall .. .. 839 961 Conder, G. E., Hinuera .. .. .. 231 230 Cox, K. S., Ongaroto, via Putaruru .. 1,858 1,486 Crabb Bros., Okoroire .. .. .. 50 Nil Crossing Estate, Lichfield .. .. 1,130 1,220 Currie, W., Horohoro .. .. .. 56 Nil Dalziell, A., and Son, Puketurua.. .. 1,000 800 Davison, T., Taurangaomoana .. .. 43 60 Dean and Son, Maungatautari .. .. 920 990 Doud, J. M., " Marylands," Putaruru .. •— 16 DeLuen, R. H., Hinuera .. .. — 301 Duxfield, G. J., Matamata .. .. 75 72 England, George Henry, Matamata .. 36 36 Falconer, R. H., Tirau .. .. .. 291 57 Francis, Lloyd, The Club Run, Lichfield .. — j 130 Gibson, F., Taurangaomoana .. .. 104 j 297 Goodwin, F., Okoroire .. .. .. 107 86 Harding, H. R., Matamata .. .. — 330 Harding, W. F., Taurangaomoana .. 95 90 Hicks, J. F., Maungatautari .. .. 280 375 Ireland, Richard, Karapiro .. .. 312 214 Irvine, W., Te Poi .. .. .. 695 700 Johnstone, George, Peria, Matamata .. 810 1,210 ' Johnstone, J. C., Toatoaroa .. .. 670 328 Judd, S. H., Horahora, Cambridge .. 141 359 Kerr, John, Te Poi .. .. .. 91 Nil Kirk by Bros., Maungatautari .. .. 488 527 Leslie, Edmund, Tokaroa (private box), 551 386 Putaruru Livingstone, W. W., Matamata .. . . 701 538 Madill, R., Matamata .. .. .. 54 113 Main, William, Tirau .. .. .. 1,333 1,521 Maisey, R. J., Matamata .. .. 1,369 1,828 Makgill, Middleton, & Co., Horahora, Cam- 2,172 1,969 bridge Matarawa Land Company (c/o John Camp- 1,800 4,205 bell, Manager), Putaruru Mathieson, H., " Wairini," (private bag), — 224 Hinuera McGregor, Mrs. Grace Ellen, Taupiri .. 1,040 ! 68 McLarin, J. W., Pairere Road, Tirau .. — 1 Millner, Robert, Puketurau .. .. — 47 Montague, D., Taurangaomoana .. .. 736 84 Montague, J., Taurangaomoana, Mata Mata 1,344 330 Morgan, R. C., Peria .. .. .. 1,503 1,897 Morgan, W. C., Karapiro, Cambridge .. 253 745 Mouldey, A., Tirau .. .. .. 15 6 Mudford, H., Te Poi .. .. .. 100 70 Muirhead, Colin, Whitehall .. .. 250 303 Muirhead, P., Whitehall, via Cambridge .. 708 914 Mullholland, T., Okoroire .. .. 210 105 Nathan, P. J., Waipa (private bag), Putaruru 935 Nil Newton, R. A., Okoroire .. .. 256 580 Norris Bros., Toatoaroa, Cambridge .. — 68 Pohlen, Joseph, Matamata .. .. 14 352 Priscott Bros., Matamata .. .. 30 Nil Richardson, J. R. S., Whitehall .. .. 614 Nil Ring Bros., Hinuera .. .. .. 60 500 Robinson, E. L., Hinuera .. .. 70 93 Robinson, H., Overdale, Putaruru .. 765 886 Scott, John M., Horahora .. .. 796 555 Searle, R., Te Poi .. .. .. — 709 Self, J. R., Matamata .. .. .. 671 Nil Seton, G. W., Tirau .. .. .. 600 925 Smith, R. T., Butcher, Putaruru .. -— 81 Somerville, Edmund (Estate of), Okoroire 1,837 1,597 Stevens, Ken, Whitehall .. .. 140 301 Sutcliffe, W. W., Tirau .. .. .. 677 460 Thirwall, A., Matamata.. .. .. ■— 233 Tims, J. W., Matamata .. .. .. 50 43 Totman, A. Arthur, Okoroire Railway .. 120 1,400 Totman, Alfred, Okoroire Railway ' .. 5 Nil Townsend, William, Okoroire .. .. 1,041 709 Vanhoutte, P., Hinuera.. .. .. 100 Nil Vosper, A. C., Matamata .. .. 48 50 Vosper, George, Maungatautari .. .. 556 997 Wilson, W. S., Taihoa, Matamata .. 668 377 Wise, E. T., Te Poi .. .. . . 20 28 Yandle, William, Putaruru .. .. 176 242 52,430 51,611

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. ROTORUA COUNTY (In Waikato Subdivision). Beamsley, Charles, Tikitere, Rotorua .. 65 Nil Brent, Ltd., Rotorua .. .. .. 359 330 Brett, W. L., Rerewhakaitu (private bag), 1,365 1,105 Rotorua Buckthought, J. G., Mount Pleasant, Rotorua, 53 96 Butcher, T. C. (o/o W. A. Parnham), Whare- 347 693 pania Cooper, D. G. A., and Raharhui, Okere Falls, 1,009 859 Rotorua Dalbeth, E. L., Ngongotaha . . .. — 506 Dov.'ling, T., Rotorua .. .. .. 496 656 Edwards, H. R., Waiotapu .. .. — 326 Emery, S., Rotoiti .. .. .. 444 201 Evans and Sons, Okareka, Rotorua .. 700 1,153 Falloona and Anderson (private bag), Rere- 2,704 2,570 whakaitu, Rotorua Falloona, J., Rotorua .. .. .. 235 53 Gee, Charles, and Sons, Rotorua .. .. 118 12 Hemmings, Cecil, Mamaku .. .. 330 440 Hickey, William, Waiotapu .. .. 30 45 Hinton, J. S., Ngongotaha .. .. -—- 162 lies, A. J., Rotorua .. .. .. 370 Nil Jolly, S. H., Hamurana.. .. .. — 298 j Karl, F. J., Oturoa, Ngongotaha .. — 294 | Karl, J., Oturoa, Ngongotaha .. .. — 320 Lichenstien and Arnoldson (private bag), Ro- 1,795 2,965 toiti Station, Rotorua Managh, Charles H., Ngongotaha .. 631 617 Martin, H. M., Ngongotaha .. .. 400 419 Martin, J. E., Ngongotaha .. .. 1,079 1,069 Morrison, I). W., Ngongotaha .. .. 208 Nil Omanaia (Limited), o/oCarrBros., Rotorua 2,870 2,750 Orr, John, Te Ngae Road, Rotorua .. 22 25 Pethybridge, S. A. (private bag), Tikitere, 1,395 673 Rotorua Sattrup, J. M., Lake Rotoma .. .. 457 318 Sherriff, J. D., Rotorua.. .. .. 63 125 Smith, W. H. (Estate of), Te Ngae, Rotorua 4,524 4,150 Smyth Bros., Ngongotaha .. .. — 234 Troutbeck, H. E., Rotorua .. .. 1,880 Nil Turner, J. R., Ngongotaha .. .. — 32 Vaughan, George W., Rotorua .. .. 2,850 1,650 Watt, John, c/o W. Broughter (private bag), 909 863 Rotorua Wood, Gordon H., Waimangu, Rotorua .. 1,735 1,484 29,443 27,493 TAUPO COUNTY (In Waikato Subdivision). Andrews, W., Mokai .. .. .. 100 | 50 Austin, W. H., Puketitiri .. .. 5,080 ; 4,380 Baker, Thomas, Double Crossing, Tarawera 831 740 Baker, Thomas, Tatarakino, Tarawera .. 1,160 720 Baker, W., Double Crossing, Tarawera .. — 120 Batcheldor, H., Reparoa .. .. 130 185 Butcher, W. G., Waiotapu .. .. 1,243 1,013 Forster, E., Reparoa .. .. .. — 12 Hape Nikora, Tarawera .. .. 1,22,2 1,000 Hawke's Bay Motor Company (Limited), 9 Nil ■To WOfQ Hill, R. H., Atiamuri .. .. .. 2,299 1,776 Hohepa Katene, Murupara .. .. 250 300 Holt, C. D., " Taharua," Rangitaiki .. 7,662 Nil Newdick, W. J., Mokai .. .. .. 5 45 Ngatapa Pastoral Company (J. Hindmarsh), 3,482 3,172 Box 6, Port Ahuriri, Napier Raihania Piri, Te Haroto .. .. 421 501 Rushbrook, T. A., Te Mawhia .. .. 9 15 Saunders and McCarter (o/o W. B. Serpell), 126 425 Box 3, Te Awamutu Toko Rahui, Rangitaiki .. .. 504 158 Utiera, George, Te Haroto .. .. 604 574 Vaile, E. E., " Broadlands," Waiotapu .. 2,396 2,467 27,533 j 17,653

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1920. 1927. IACMARUNUI COUNTY (In Te Kuiti Subdivision). Alien, A. 0., Te Whakaroa, Taumarunui .. — 57 Atkins, H. E. (Route No. 1), Taumarunui.. 392 297 Atkins, W. (Route No. 1), Taumarunui .. 746 673 Atkins, W. (Rural Route No. I), Taumarunui 588 539 (No. 2 property) Audrey, J. S., Ongaruc .. . . . . 326 396 Barber, W. H., Ongarue . . 500 566 Barnett, S. H., Taumarunui .. . . ■— 43 Beard, C., Ongarue .. .. .. 730 1,040 Bleasel, C. W., Aukopae . . .. — 470 Bloomfield, F. (Rural Route No. 1), Tau- 512 20 marunui Borck, C. A., Taringamotu . . .. 225 Nil Borek, H. T., Taumarunui .. .. 740 757 Brown, J. M., Okahukura .. .. 247 236 Burgess, P. T., Ongarue.. .. .. 465 476 Burtenshaw, G. H., Taumarunui.. .. 642 110 Cameron Bros. (Rural Route No. 1), Tau- 689 562 marunui Cameron, H. J., Tauakina .. .. 2,111 1,805 Carrington, F. J. H. (Route No. 1), Tau- — 387 marunui Carter, A. W. J., Aukopae .. .. 350 150 Carter, R. W., Box 62, Taumarunui .. 494 347 Church, H., Taumarunui .. .. — 684 Coates, M. W., Aukopae .. .. — 507 Conden, A. E., Taumarunui .. .. 357 277 Connor, D. J., Kurarau Road, Taumarunui 555 545 Conrod, G. W., Taringamotu . . .. 125 45 Coogan, J., Taumarunui .. .. 272 374 Corlett, D., Taumarunui .. .. 307 410 Coutts Bros., Ongarue .. . • . . 211 98 Craig, R., Aukopae .. . . .. 653 648 Cripp, J., Manunui . . . . .. 256 314 Drake, C. W., Roto .. . . .. 649 559 Drake, T. F., Waimiha .. .. .. 293 234 Deveraux, W. J., Waimiha .. .. 201 189 Deverill, F, H., Ongarue .. .. — 328 Dickie Bros., Ongarue .. .. .. 451 454 Dyman, M. J., Waimiha .. .. 258 278 Echolands Ltd. (c/oE. G. Dryden, Manager), 1,455 1,128 Taumarunui Fabish, J., Taringamotu .. .. ■— 275 Filleul, C. S., Taumarunui .. .. — 99 Fisher, L., Manunui . . . . . . 165 333 Fisher, L., Manunui .. .. .. 460 Nil Gaul, 0., Waimiha .. . . .. — 389 Gemmell, F., Taringamotu .. .. 861 908 Gibbons and Sons, Koiro, Taringamotu .. 13,082 10,966 Goodwin, A., Taumarunui .. .. 1,330 1,120 Goodwin, H., Taumarunui .. .. 678 659 Goodwin, J. A., Taumarunui .. .. — 585 Goodwin, W., Taumarunui .. .. 860 1,070 Handley, Richard, Taringamotu .. .. 142 150 Hart, A. M., Taumarunui .. .. 645 642 Harker and Son, Ongarue .. .. 1,000 1,020 Hawkless, W., Taumarunui .. .. 1,290 1,178 Hayward, A. (Rural Route No. 1), Taumaru- — 955 nui Herlihy, D., Taumarunui .. .. — 410 Hickson, K. M., Waimiha .. .. — 430 Hikaia Reu, Taumarunui .. . . — 354 Hill, W. H., Taumarunui . . .. 610 15 Homersham Bros., Taumarunui . . .. 510 702 Homersham and Kenderdine, Okahukaea .. 86 Nil Hoult, J., Taumarunui .. .. .. 1,122 637 Houpapa Te Ure, Taumarunui .. .. 876 1,000 Howe, T., Waimiha .. .. .. 1,100 2,793 Ingham, A., Taumarunui .. .. — 134 Kinnell Bros., Manunui.. .. .. 2,849 3,126 Lamb, H. R., Waimiha.. .. .. 359 289 Little, G. C. (Rural Route No. 1), Taumarunui 407 438 Longden, R. E., Waimiha .. .. 395 283 Lowrie Bros., Taringamotu .. .. — 2,487 Maher, Jos., Te Whakarea .. . . — 392 Maher, J., Rangaroa, Taumarunui . . 103 106 Mason, I. J., Taringamotu .. .. — 1,010 Matiroa Wairehu, Tokaanu . . .. 165 110 McDonald, D., Waimiha .. .. 306 200 McKean, W. (Rural Route No. 1), Taumaru- -— 410 nui McKinnon, C., Aukopae .. .. 1,000 1,133 MoKinnon, J., Okahukura . . .. — 160

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1027. Taumarunui County—continued. McLennan Bros., Taringamotu .. .. 1,099 898 Mead and Mills, Punga Punga, Manunui .. 1,020 1,238 Morphy, J., Taringamotu . . .. — 190 Napier, W. J. (Estate of), Taumarunui .. 1,360 1,392 Nay lor, A., Taumarunui . . .. — 403 Nelson, S. M., Taringamotu . . .. 256 Nil Newman, G. A., Taumarunui . . . . — 50 Nicol, J. L., Waimiha .. .. .. — 192 Nicholson, R. S., Aukopae . . .. — 277 O'Connor and Bullion, Taumarunui .. 230 166 Parker, C., and Hurn, A. J., Okahukura .. 2,031 1,565 Pedersen, David (Rural Route No. 1), Tau- 481 544 marunui Peek Bros., Braeside, Taumarunui .. 540 390 Peek Bros. (Rural Route No. 1), Taumarunui 459 637 Peffers, W. H., Ongarue .. .. 167 Nil Penney, J., Taumarunui .. . . 914 Nil Petersen, G., Taumarunui .. .. — 105 Pitanau, W., Taringamotu .. .. — 200 Poole, O., Taringamotu .. .. — 255 Reid, J., Aukopae .. .. .. — 241 Richardson, E. M. (Rural Route No. 1), — 680. Taumarunui Roberts, R. W., Aukopae Landing, Wanganui 780 800 River Robinson, H. D. E., Te Whakarae .. — 115 Rogers, W., Taumarunui .. .. 256 Nil Ross, G. M., Aukopae .. .. .. — 827 Roth, R. T., Aukopae .. .. .. 1,010 764 Runuman, W. M., Kui Kau .. .. — 1,330 Sadler, A., Nuka Nuka, Taumarunui .. 662 663 Schuberg, O., Te Koura .. .. 700 Nil Searlette, J. B., Waimiha .. .. — 378 Sheely, John, Waimiha .. .. 209 273 Sheely, P. (Rural Route No. 1), Taumarunui 603 1,176 Sherwin and Co., Oruaiwi, Taringamotu .. 467 556 Shield, C. C., Taumarunui .. .. 1,450 1,450 Short, N. J. (c/o E. E. Short, Manager), 2,500 2,900 Taringamotu Station, Taumarunui Skelton, P. R., Taringamotu .. .. 1,478 1,425 Sherson, G. W., Taumarunui .. .. 510 440 Smith, C. P., Taumarunui .. .. 296 162 Smith, Frank, Taumarunui .. .. — 1,123 Sneddon, C. R., Ongarue .. .. 366 157 Spicer, W. A., Ongaruo .. .. 331 440 Sproull, J. L. (Route No. 1), Taumarunui.. 489 562 Stanton, G., Taumarunui .. .. 243 143 Steffert, H., Aukopae .. .. .. — 227 Stewart, D., Taringamotu .. .. 760 815 Street, H. (Rural Route No. 1), Taumarunui 2,080 2,106 Taringamotu Totara Sawmilling Company 1,242 1,524 (E. R. Jeffrey, Manager), Oruaiwi Thomas Bros., Ongarue.. .. .. 1,553 Nil Thomas, C. E., Okahukura .. .. — 330 Thomas, W. L., Okahukura .. . . 607 Nil Tuck, B., Taringamotu .. .. .. — 552 Turner, W. H., Roto .. .. .. — 70 Wackrow, A. J., Taumarunui .. . . 436 324 Wackrow, W. H., Taumarunui .. .. 440 609 Walls, Thorns, and Co., Taringamotu .. 8,075 7,300 West, L. P. (Rural Route No. 1), Taumaru- — 288 nui White, R. (Rural Route No. 1), Taumarunui 1,316 1,270 Wilson, David, Hukutaurua, Taringamotu 380 394 Wilson, W. K., Waimiha .. .. 248 157 Wood tiros. (Rural Route No. 1), Taumaru- 949 448 nui Woolston, A. J., Aukopae .. .. — 277 Woolston, W. H. (Rural Route No. I), Tau- — 160 marunui 85,194 94,926 OTOROHANGA COUNTY (In Te Kuiti Subdivision). Bayley, B., Mangaorongo, Otorohanga .. — 317 Bayley, G. O., O'Wairaka Valley, Kihikihi 1,380 1,260 Bayly, L., Wharepuhanga .. .. — 172 Bowler and Peacock, Otewa, via Otorohanga 1,357 577 Bromley, G., Pirongia Road, Otorohanga .. 20 Nil Bromley, Mrs., Pirongia Road, Otorohanga 61 Nil Byran, E., Arohena, Te Awamutu .. — 547 Bryan, G., Awamutu .. .. .. ■— 108 Budden, B., Honikiwi .. .. .. 657 664

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AUCKLAND SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30. 1926. 1927. Otorohanga County—continued. Burns, A. W., Te Rauamoa .. .. — 111 Carlin, W., Honikiwi .. .. .. 164 154. Cater, C., Otorohanga .. .. ... 24 62 Clark, 0., Matapara .. .. .. 727 Nil Connolly, L., Ngaroma .. .. .. —• 691 Corboy, F. D., Otewa, via Otorohanga .. 225 181 Corrigan, J., Ngaroma .. .. . .. 1,000 960 Cowley, M., Pirongia Road, Otorohanga .. —r 313 Cumpstone, J. E., Kiokio .. ., 80 495 Dick, C., Otewa, via Otorohanga.. .. 991 644 Ellis, Mrs. P., Kiokio .. .. ..1,289 797 Farmer, A., Otorohanga .. .. 81 103 Galpin, A. J., Kiokio .. .. .. — ! 656 Goddard, G., Ngaroma .. .. .. — 130 Grant, W. G., Honikiwi.. .. .. 464 508 Gribben, Dr. Hugh L., Wharepuhanga, Te 776 I 417 Awamutu Harty Bros., Otowhanga .. j. 882 I 753 Hill, George, Te-Rau-Moa .. . ....'I 57 1. Nil Hill, R. P., Otorohanga .. ... j 182 j. 317 Hoban, P. C. (private bag), Te Awamutu .. j — j 510 Hole, Robert, Te Kawa.. .. .. j . 78 j 141 Home, E., Otewa, via Otorohanga .. j 2 j. Nil Hyde and Clark, Otorohanga .. .. 700 100 Irvine, W., Otewa, via Otorohanga .. 107 40 Jolly, F. B., Wharepuhanga, via Te Awamutu 447 j 474 Kearns, T., Kiokio .. .. .. 1,404 ! Nil Le Brou, E. E., Te Rauamoa .. .. — 59 Lethbridge, Norman, Kiwihau, Korakonui 2,600 2,279 Manson, W., Te Raumauku Road, Otoro- — 38 hanga Matthews, J. M., Kiokio . . . . 180 400 McDonald, R., Ngaroma .. . . — 201 McFarlane, H., Otorohanga .. .. 269 39 McGovern, J., Otorohanga .. .. — 129 McGurth, .J., Ngaroma .. .. .. •— 200 McKenzie, H, W., Honikiwi .. .. 399 380 McPhee, F. McK., Otewa, via Otorohanga 31 173 Mussin, P. A., Otewa .. .. .. — 574 Orr. Bros., Ngutunui, Otorohanga .. 526 865 Oudaille, E. H., Otewa Road, Otorohanga 4,031 4,838 Perham and Larsen and Co., Ltd., Whare- 1,490 ; 1,203 puhanga Pickup, W, Ngaroma .. .. .. — 750 Potts, Fred, Ngutunui, Otorohanga .. 279 263 Rattray, W., Honikiwi .. .. .. 356 350 Reid, J. A., and Sons, Wharepuhanga, via Te 597 609 Awamutu Richmond, R. J., Honikiwi .. .. 509 739 Richardson, R., Ngaroma . . .. — 125 Rock, P., Ngaromo .. .. .. 250 328 Sanson, S., Kiokio .. .. .. 318 287 Saunders and McCarter, Wharepuhanga .. 126 403 Sklenars, W., Honikiwi . . . • 198 188 Strawbridge, E. L., Kiokio .. . • — 1,019 Swainson, C. W., Maihiihi (Paewhenua rural 66 127 delivery), Otorohanga Symes, A. and R. A., Otorohanga .. 130 88 Symes, B. (private bag), Otorohanga .. 177 266 Tates, J., Arohena, Te Awanutu .. — 200 Thomson, Wm., Wharepuhanga.. . . 450 527 Tripe, H., Te Rauamoa, Otorohanga .. 224 497 Walter, A., Ngaroma .. .. ... 260 Nil West, Charles, Honikiwi .. .. I 14 19 Westmacott, H., Otewa, via Otorohanga .. I 592 Nil Williamson, J. (rural delivery), Otorohanga j 201 19 Winger, G. L., Otorohanga .. .. j 617 Nil '28,045 . 30,384 - KAWHIA COUNTY . (In.Te Kuiti Subdivision). Anderson* T-.-B.-j Pirongia .. .. 273 225 Anderson, W. E., Hauturu, Kawhia . ... . 854 962 Armstrong, W. H., Hauturu . . 495 561 Babbage, A. W., Hauturu . . .. .. 950 925 Babbage, Henry H., Hauturu, Kawhia .. 1,198 1,000 Beatson, N. -H., Oparau .. . . _ .2,183 * Beatson, N. H. (private.bag), Otorohanga.. 2,124 2,036 Bell, C. and H., Oparau .. .. 608 538 Blake, A. M. (Section 2, Block V, K.S.), 456 579 Kinohaku Brandon, A., Hauturu, Kawhia .. .. 510 500 Brandon, H., Hauturu .. .. 1,150 1,120 Brown, A. K., Kinohaku .. .. 373 263 * Return no

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Kawhia County—continued. Brown, Alfred, Kinohaku, Kawhia .. 864 016 Brown, N. H., Kinohaku .. ... —. 189 Buckeridge, Mrs. F. F., Te Papatapu .. 1,037 990 Carmiohael, Allen, Oparau .. .. 1,751 1,000 Coutts, M. W., Awamarino .. ... — 88 Davies, R. Thomas, Oparau .. .. 150 100 Derecourt, H., Te Anga .. .. — 103 Dickson, S. R. (private bag), Otorohanga , . 566 587 Doe, S. T. and P., Hauturu, Kawhia . - 378 329 Douglas, G. W. (private bag), Otorohanga 403 296 Eyre, I. A., Pirongia .. .. ... 726 316 Forbes, J. M., Awamarino .. .. — 565 Fordham, R. E., Te Anga .. .. 50 56 Fowler, R. C., Piripiri Farm, Princes Street, 114 120 Hamilton Gordon, G. and J., Awamarino, Kawhia .. 587 627 Hayes, W., Moerangi .. .. .. — 697 Haylock, A. W., Marakopa .. .. — 850 Haylock, Charles, Awamarino, Kawhia .. 209 139 Haylock, F. D., Marakopa .. .. •— 120 Hogarth, A. K., Te Rauamoa .. .. 287 376 Honore, R. C., Te Rauamoa .. .. 100 65 Josephs,—Te Anga .. .. .. — 153 Kearns, James, Te Waitere, Kawhia .. 300 508 Kelly, Dalton, Wharerrino .. .. — 900 Larsen, W. A., Kinohaku, Kawhia .. 387 477 Mason, W. A., Kawhia .. .. .. 558 540 McKenzie, Keith A. W., Oparau .. .. 308 326 McKibben, J. E., Hauturu .. .. 1,644 1,685 McNamara, M., Kinohaku, Kawhia .. 16 77 Milne Bros., Awamarino, via Te Kuiti .. 564 531 Munro, J. T., Te Waitere, Kawhia .. 285 26 Neiley, R., Piopio . . .. .. — 102 Newton Bros., Oparau, Kawhia .. .. 1,036 1,051 Noonan Bros., Hauturu.. .. .. 1,399 1,322 Parkinson, J. G., Te Rauamoa .. .. 240 326 Parkinson, T., Te Rauamoa. . . . . 7.1 Nil Perham, Mrs. Theresa, Oparau .. .. 42 Nil Phillips, E., Awamarino .. .. 1,463 1,548 Riddle, G. and J., Harihari, Marokopa .. 2,910 2,900 Robertson, G. Mel)., Hauturu, Kawhia .. 628 646 Rothery, John, Waitomo Caves .. .. 530 570 Sandilands, I. B., Oparau .. .. 164 162 Scott, J. B., Oparau .. .. . . 931 700 Scott, Mrs. B. A., Box 9, Kawhia .. 573 671 Scott, Mrs. B. A., Kakawa, Box 9, Kawhia j 560 557 Scott, Mrs. B. A., Taharoa Run, Hamilton 1,329 1,328 Scott, T. W., Kinohaku .. .. 912 1,220 Scott, Walter, Oparau .. .. .. 225 647 Shaw, Henry, Kinohaku .. . . 1,654 1,880 Shaw, W. J., Kinohaku.. .. .. 809 980 Smith, B. R., Te Anga, via Waitomo .. 2,125 2,108 Sobye, William, Oparau .. .. 427 352 Soundy and Reid, Marakopa .. .. 1,234 1,276 Speedy, J. G., Te Anga .. .. .. 1,000 1,066 Stewart, Charles, Oparau .. .. 630 723 Stokes, F. G., Kinohaku .. .. 1,913 2 >100 Strauch Bros., Oparau ,. .. .. 511 _ 568 Sutherland and McAlister, Kawaroa (private 3,167 3,788 bag), Otorohanga Tepnan, D., Te Anga .. .. .. — 220 Thomas, William, Kinohaku .. .. 556 440 Toko, W., Te Papatapu. . .. .. 4 Nil Turner, W., Hauturu, Kawhia .. .. 995 900 Vicary, 8., Marakopa .. .. •• 1,360 1,578 Wilder, E. T., Hauturu .. .. .. 476 Nil Wills, C. P., Hauturu .. .. .. 727 700 Wright, A., Oparau . . •. .. 508 -378 Wright, A. M., Kinohaku .. .'. 376 363Wright, J. P., Kinohaku .. "" ..' 1;838 1,872" 55 j 781 57,503 WAITOMO COUNTY (In Te Kuiti Subdivision). Alack, N., Wairere Falls, Piopio . . .'. 544 4.38' Alorechtsen,.W. A., Te Kuiti . . .. — .674 Allison, E. V., Arapae .. . . 257, SXf Anderson Bros., Aria .. .. .. 1,280 1,322 Andrew, J. W., Tangitu.. .. .. 310 434 Andrew, James, Tangitu .. .. 106 84 Andrews and Sons, Te Kuiti .. .. 437 416 Andrews, H. G., Piopio .. .. .. 146 123 Armstrong, F. C., Mahoenui .. .. 607 556 ot received.

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AUCKLAND SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Waitomo County—continued. Arndt, T. F. W., Aria .. .. .. 1,266 1,258 Ash, R. B., Aria .. .. .. — 269 Ashworth, R. W. H., Ngapaenga.. .. 1,018 767 Barker, R. S., Mangapehi .. .. 1,911 2,000 Barnett, H. I., Aria .. .. .. ■— 40 Bartlet, Samuel, Tangitn .. .. 458 479 Bartlett, S., and Sullivan, Tangitu .. 369 434 Barton, W. H., Kopaki.. .. .. 713 881 Bateman, E. (rural delivery), Te Kuiti .. 241 174 Batley, H. W., Piopio .. " .. ., 553 471 ; Batley, R. T., Piripiri Station, Awakino .. 6,113 4,219 Bell, G. R., Totoro Road, Aria .. — 362 Bell, John, Moeatoa 'Waihenga Property), | 370 336 via Te Kuiti Bignell, A. G., Awakino .. .. •— 650 Black, W., Awakino .. .. .. 1,260 1,073 Blair, Thomas, P.O. Box 1, Mahoenui .. 1,200 Nil Blundell, H. D., Tangitu .. .. — 304 Blundell, Wilfred Henry, To Kuiti .. j 1,903 1,830 Board, Ben, Hangatiki .. j 237 2 Boddie, H. G., Oparure.. .. . . 562 200 Boddie, James N., Oparure .. .. 900 914 Boddie, James, sen., Te Kuiti .. .. 761 538 Boddy Bros, and Harper (private bag), 5,278 4,580 Piopio Boswell, A. A., Kopaki .. .. .. — 10 Bowen, J. J., Whareorino .. .. 129 65 Bowering, E. H., Mokauiti .. .. 121 155 Bowick, J. C., Tangitu .. .. .. 465 376 Bowick, R. C., Tangitu.. .. .. 600 658 Boyd, Thomas, Putake, via Waitomo Caves 896 Nil Brake Bros., Mapiu .. .. .. 712 732 Brake Bros., Mapiu .. .. .. 987 965 Bremner, G., Kopaki .. . . .. -— 80 Brown, J., Aramati, Kopaki . . . . — 137 Brown, J. H., Mokauiti . . — .75 Bryant, J. N., Awakino.. . . . . 540 452 Bryce, A. R., Wairere Falls .. .. 203 120 Buck, W. M. W., Mangapehi .. .. — 356 Buckley, Mrs. C. K. J., Waitanguru .. 82 90 Burrow, R. E., Piopio .. .. .. 670 664 Cameron, A., Puketoa, Raguitoto, Te Kuiti 19S 1,190 Carry, W. C., Kopaki .. .. .. 266 320 Chambers Bros., Mokau, Waitara .. 9,690 8,895 Chestnut, J. N., Mairoa.. .. .. 193 108 Chestnut, R. W., Mairoa .. .. 311 351 Christie and Cameron, Aria . . .. 474 Nil Christopherson, J., Tangitu .. .. ■— 426 Churcher, George, Te Kuiti .. .. 761 676 Cocking, L. W., Piopio .. . . .. 644 749 Cole, R. B., Mangarino Road, Te Kuiti .. 29 3 , Collins, W. E., Tangitu .. .. .. 393 217 Condon, B. P. B., Te Kuiti .. — 155 Coogan, Lawrence, Mokauiti .. .. 1,700 1,474 Coombe, J., " Cranmere," P.O. Box 3, 683 939 Palmerston North Crawford, E. S., Awakino .. .. 720 776 Dahl, D., Aria.. .. .. .. | 840 360 , Daly, W. (rural delivery), Piopio.. .. 488 914 Davenport, Albert, Te Kuiti .. .. 1,461 1,579 Davenport, E., Te Kuiti . . .. 442 330 Davidson, E. J., Mangarino Road, Te Kuiti 470 492 Davidson, F. C., Aria .. .. 1,163 1 > 161 Davidson, J. G., Piopio. . .. 1,352 1,520 Dewsnap, H. J., Piopio .. .. — 80 Dimond Bros. (Section 3, Block I), Putake 40 Nil Dimond, J. L., Waitomo Caves, 5a, Block V — 840 Dimond, J. L., Waitomo Caves .. .. 2,015 216 Dimond, J. L., Waitomo Caves .. " .• — 120 Dod'ds, J. D., Mangaotaki, Piopio .. 212 166 Donnelly, E., Rimunui (rural delivery), Te ■— 55 Kuiti Donnelly, J. C., Mapiu, via Taumarunui ... 407 390 Dowdall, H., Kopaki .. .. .. — 264 Drinkrow, S., Mangapehi .. ■ . 396 339 Duncan, Alfred, Bexley, Awakino" .. 1,241 2,999 Early, N., Arapae .. 347 408 Elliott, Thomas, Mahoenui .. .. 1,190 2 ,221 Elliston, Vivian G., Kaitangiweka .. 194 349 Fellingham, George, Te Mapara .. .. 309 275 Field, G. E. (c/o Mrs. J. Murray), Waitanguru 216 Nil Finlayson and Goldsmith, Mangaohae .. 586 514 Finnis and Sons, Rangitoto, Tapairu, Te 1,270 902 ] Kuiti

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Waitomo County—continued. Fitton Bros., Kopaki .. .. .. —. 156 Flux, A. L., Mapiu .. .. .. — 148 Ford, F. T., Ongarue .. .. .. 550 Nil Fowler, R. C. (Nikaunui Farm), Princes 773 925 Street, Hamilton Francis, J. (rural delivery), To Kuiti .. 88 85 Francis, Mrs. H., Waitomo Caves .. 900 Nil Frederickson, I). E., Waitanguru .. 358 510 French, O. A., Rangito, Te Kuiti .. 233 315 Furness, A. A., Piopio .. .. .. 53 121 Gardner, J. W., Wadtete .. .. 361 765 Gernhoyer, B. M., Mapiu .. .. — 50 Glasgow, F. L. and J. McL, Mapiu, 713 815 Kopaki Gomez, Charles, Mapiu, via Taumarunui .. 130 116 Gould, Harry, P.O. Box 68, Te Kuiti .. 840 64.5 Gribbon, Nicholas, Mahoenui .. .. 283 285 Hansen, Peter, Mahoenui .. .. 1,600 1,513 Hardy, F. B., Porotarao .. .. 1,638 2,016 Hargreaves Ltd., (J. Brown, Kopaki, 2,733 1,949 manager) Harris and Black, Arapae .. .. 434 120 Harrison, C., Te Kuiti .. .. .. 403 397 Harrison, H. H., Kaeaea, via Aria .. 452 Nil Hatton, J. T., Whareorino .. .. 7 309 Healy, W. J., Aria .. .. .. 1,551 2,223 Helms, Thos. A., Te Mapara .. .. — 83 Hickson, K. M., Waimiha .. .. 317 Nil Higginson, A., Haku, Te Kuiti .. .. 543 566 Higglin, Joseph, Butcher, Aria .. .. — 31 Histglin, Kare J., Aria .. .. .. — 720 Hill, R., Haku, Te Kuiti .. .. 938 1,151 Hirst, Perciva], Mokauiti .. .. 102 171 Hobson, C. B., Piopio .. .. .. 450 760 Holloway and McKenzie, Aria .. .. 1,520 1,356 Holloway, Mrs. E., Aria .. .. 12 394 Holloway, M. and I., Waitara .. .. 412 385 Honnor, A. C., Ngapaenga .. . . 40 Nil Hopkins, W. F., Waimiha . . .. 402 430 Houghton, Thomas M., Wairere Falls, via 891 923 Te Kuiti Hulme, L. J., Piopio, via Te Kuiti .. — 79 Hunt, W. I., Te Kuiti .. .. .. 2,271 3,079 Hunter and McFadgen, Aria .. .. 249 250 Hutchinson, J. T., Totoro Road, Aria .. — 424 Tredale, F. (Estate of), Te Kuiti . . . . 1,020 Nil Jackson, C. E., Piopio .. .. .. 1,006 762 Jensen, J. R., Mangapeihi . . . . — 94 Johanson, C. A., Kareaea, Aria .. .. — 338 Johnson Bros., Piopio .. .. .. 1,311 2,052 Johnson, W., Waitomo Caves . . .. ■— 439 Johnstone, Wilfred, Puketutu .. .. — 1,280 Jones, L. R., Awakino .. .. .. 850 830 Jones, Mostyn H. Innes, Te Kuiti .. 485 600 Jones, N. D., Mahoenui.. .. .. 755 1,165 Jones, W. E„ Kopaki .. .. .. — 56 Julian, Alfred, Te Kuiti .. .. 711 561 Julian, G. E., Temapara, Te Mahara . . 54 163 Julian, H. A., Kaitangiweka . . .. 124 341 Kearins Bros., Kopaki .. .. .. 1,160 700 Kearins Bros., Kopaki (No. 2 property) .. 580 560 Kearns Bros., Kopaki .. .. .. 1,202 1,100 Keighley, A. R., Aria .. .. .. 1,022 1,025 Keighley, W. H., Aria .. .. .. 1,355 1,347 Kelly, W. F., Ballycraggan, Awakino .. 590 566 Kelly, H. J., Whareorino, Awakino .. 1,190 1,220 Kennedy, W., Piopio .. .. . . 197 150 Kenny, Joseph, Piopio .. .. .. 3 140 Kerr, C. R., Te Kuiti .. .. .. 982 1,153 Kilmarten, J. P., Piopio .. .. — 225 King, Good, and Co. (private bag), Piopio.. 3,183 6,031 King, Newton (private bag), Awakino .. 6,560 7,422 Kirk, H. F., Mokauiti .. .. .. — 10 Klein, P., Moeatoa .. .. . . 443 180 Lake, Geo. H., Awakino . . .. — 20 Lavington, A. C., Te Kuiti .. .. 611 212 Larson, E. W., Piopio .. . . .. 650 580 Lee, W. A., Waitomo Caves .. .. 1,018 794 Leitch, S., Haku .. .. .. 375 Nil Leitch, 8., Haku, via Piopio .. .. 185 7 Leitch, Samuel, Haku, via Piopio .. 374 408 Lemberg, L. K„ Te Kuiti .. .. 98 223 Leonard, E. J., Kopaki .. .. ■— 28 Leslie Bros., Waitomo Caves .. .. 254 Nil

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AUCKLAND SHEEP DISTRICT —continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Waitomo County—continued. Lever, J. F., To Kuiti .. .. .. 458 230 Longden, Mrs. E., Mokauiti .. .. — 336 Lowman, J. B. (rural delivery), Waitanguru 504 467 Lund Bros., Mangaohae . . .. 476 581 Mackenzie, M. A. (private bag), Te Kuiti .. — 252 MacLachlan, H., Awakino Road, Te Kuiti 809 647 Mair and Co., Waimiha .. .. 2,598 2,472 Marsh, A. L., Arapae .. .. .. 117 524 Martin, W., Mapiu . . . . .. 360 294 Mason, T. G., and Son, Oparure, Te Kuiti .. 485 530 Mathers, JArapae .. .. .. 1,700 2,634 Matthew, Mrs. E. A., Hill Street, Te Kuiti 185 329 Mawhinney, R. J., Ngapaenga .. • • 328 280 MeColl, Hugh, Arapae .. .. .. 775 947 McDonald, C., Piopio .. . . . . 466 374 McDonald, E. R., c/o A. C. Roundleson 290 532 (private bag), Te Kuiti McDonald, John, Piopio . . •. 168 13 McFarlane, C. F., Kaitangaweka.. .. 339 241 McGregor, Norman James, Mokauiti, via 2,985 2,291 Taumarunui McGregor, O., Kiekie Road, Aria .. —• 130 MeKain, F. M. (private bag), Te Kuiti .. 1,638 1,458 McKenzie, B. A., Waimiha .. .. — 396 McLean, Daniel, Kaeaea, via Aria .. 367 550 McManus, Bernard, Mapiu .. .. 706 255 McMillan, R. G„ Awakino .. .. 767 313 McNiece, John, Awakino .. .. 535 511 McPherson, E., Te Kuiti .. .. ■—■ 242 McPherson, E., Te Kuiti .. .. 620 Nil McRae, N., Piopio .. .. .. 977 1,009 Middleton, C. E., Waimiha .. .." 495 486 Miller, J. C., Waitomo Caves .. .. 1,009 1,001 Miln, G. C. (rural delivery), Mairoa ,. — 240 Milner, J. D., Piopio .. .. .. 415 Nil Moil 1 , A. C. and D., Mahoenui, Awakino .. 1,450 1,345 Monton, H. T., P.O. Box 71, Te Kuiti .. — 85 Moore, A., Hangatiki .. .. .. 407 375 Moore, Edwin, Mahoenui .. .. 429 407 Moore, R. W., Aria .. .. .. 866 1,059 Mortensen Bros., Temapara .. .. 410 15 Murray, J. J., Mairoa .. .. .. 170 128 Nash, P., Mairoa .. .. .. 280 230 Neal, R. W., Piopio .. .. .. 1,340 1,376 Nelson, F. G., Aria .. .. .. 124 Nil Newcombe, Alfred (private bag), Piopio .. 1,414 1,318 Nicols, B. (rural delivery), Te Kuiti .. 406 226 Nielsen, N., Mangaohae.. .. .. 627 592 Nigro, V., Awakino .. .. .. 1,150 Nil Nilson, G., Piopio .. .. .. 138 170 Northcroft, F. W., Aria.. .. .. 30 Nil Northcroft, Mrs. E., Aria .. .. 50 Nil O'Keefe, F., Kopaki .. .. .. — 82 Old, James, Mahoenui .. .. .. 46 76 Olsson, E. C., Waitomo Caves .. .. — 1,130 O'Leary, P. J., Waimiha .. .. 286 21 Ordish, W. C., Awakino .. .. 1,300 1,583 Orr, L., Mangapehi .. .. .. 76 22 O'Sullivan, J., Aria .. .. .. 249 415 Parkes, L. L., Waimiha.. .. .. 100 83 Patterson Bros, and Mudie, Moeatoa .. 215 150 Penniall, P., Waimiha .. .. .. 144 400 Petch Bros., Mairoa .. .. .. 889 910 Petch, H., Piopio .. .. .. 694 970 Petch, J., Piopio .. .. .. 758 724 Peterson, P., Mangapehi .. .. 181 209 Petrie, G., Totoro Road, Aria .. .. — 547 Pettit, W. J., Waitomo Caves .. .. 580 570 Phillips, G. A., Awakino .. .. 1,072 760 Pittams, F., Kaitangiweka .. .. 435 Nil Pittams, Mrs. E. P., Kopaki .. .. 664 662 Pratt, S. C., Kopaki .. .. .. 109 262 Prince, R., Te Mapera .. .. .. 72 61 Purdie, L. G., Mahoenui .. . . 3,385 3,956 Rait, Stephen, Rangitoto, Te Kuiti .. 956 946 Randell, C. J., Mokau .. .. .. 92 96 Rattenbury, A. H., Mahoenui .. .. 676 653 Reade, Mrs. Jeanie, Kopaki .. .. 514 525 Reeve-Smith, M. N., Aria . . — 44 Riddle, S., Aria .. .. .. — 1,439 Riddling, L. R., Mahoenui .. .. — 4 Robison and Evans, Paekaka (private bag), 1,443 1,370 Piopio Robson, A. W., Te Ivumi, Te Kuiti .. — 342

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Waitomo County —continued. Rochfort, F., Farmer, Piopio .. .. 289 224 Roekfort, Mrs. F., Piopio .. .. 348 315 Rolleston, J. C., Mangapehi .. .. 487 683 Ronaldson, A., Arapae .. .. .. 666 713 Ronaldson, S., Piopio .. .. .. 098 i 1,142 Ross, Donald, Te Kuiti . . . . .. 421 28 Ryall, J. W., Aria .. .. .. — 353 Sage, D., Awakino . . .. .. 912 916 Savill, A., Piopio . . .. .. 452 | Nil Schon, N. C. C., Mapiu . . .. . . 103 ; 166 Scott, W. K., Kopaki . . . . . . 359 i 448 Self, J. R., Waitete, via Te Kuiti. . .. 857 : 163 Self, W. 0., Waitete, Te Kuiti . . .. — 170 Sellers, R., Aria .. . . .. 341 407 Sewell, John, Ngapaenga . . .. 655 | 479 Sharp, R. E., Aria .. .. . . 32 Nil Slowman Bros., Puketutu .. . . 850 : Nil Smith, G. H., Kaeaea . . . . . . 478 450 Smith, T., Te Kuiti .. .. .. — 1,126. Smith, V. L., Kaeaea, via Aria .. .. 194 i 129 Sole, A. W., Awakino .. .. . . 487 j 499 Sole, G. T., Mahoenui .. .. .. 1,624 j 1,938 Somerville and McAdam (Limited), Te Kuiti 1,170 ' 1,111 Somerville, W. G. and E. D., Te Kuiti .. 926 j 1,352 Sorensen, C. P., Kopaki .. .. — I 1,743 Spence, F. W., Awakino .. .. 998 j 930 Spence, W., Awakino (No. 2) . . .. 241 '■ Nil Stevens, T. W., Te Mapara, Piopio . . — 208 Stevenson, W. D., Waitomo Caves .. 340 435 Stringer, William, Rangitoto, Box 76, Te 107 40 Kuiti Sullivan, J., Tangitu .. .. .. — 549 Sutherland, A., Rangitoto, Te Kuiti .. 512 637 Symonds, W. L., Piopio .. . . 144 285 Takerei Kingi Wetere, Mahoenui .. — 244 Tappin Bros., Te Kuiti .. .. 614 601 Tarrant, A. 0., Piopio . . .. .. — 296 Tathan, J., Mokauiti .. .. .. — 144 Taylor, C. S., Aria .. .. . . Nil 700 Templeman, F. J., Moeatoa .. .. 556 734 Terry, 0. G., Piopio .. . . .. — 35 The Pioi Estate Company (Limited), Pioi 6,633 6,540 Station, Awakino Thomas, C. E., Aria .. .. . . — 422 Thomasen, J. J., Oparure .. .. 2,615 1,979 Thorns Bros., Mangaohae .. .. 955 Nil Thorns, W. A. (private bag), Mairoa .. 1,623 1,605 Thomson, J. M., Mapiu .. .. 350 Nil Thomson, S. I), (e/o R. A. Thomson, Mana- 1,512 1,354 ger), Marokopa Thomson, W. D. (e/o Ern Paynter, Manager), 646 693 Awakino Thorley, H. E., Kopaki.. .. .. — 65 Thoresen, J. C. and K. L., Mahoenui .. 1,035 917 Tibbett, R., Piopio .. .. .. 41 95 Timbs, S. S., Hangatiki .. .. 1,194 720 Tolme, E. and W., Aria .. .. 1,061 1,218 Trust, J. E., Paemako.. .. . . 126 150 Verry, L. G., Haku .. .. .. 849 869 Vickerman, I). D., Box 1518, Auckland .. 644 654 Voyce, H., Mairoa .. .. .. 826 674 Voyce, Mrs. M., Mairoa .. .. 112 100 Waghorne, John, Kopaki .. .. 270 22 Wagland, 0., Te Kuiti.. .. .. 1,728 1,619 Wainwright, W., Mokauiti .. .. 182 7 Walker Bros., Kopaki .. .. .. 534 Nil Wall, G., Kaitangaweka .. .. 350 23 Wall, James (private bag), Piopio .. 3,245 3,570 Warren, A. S., Kopaki .. .. .. — 72 Warriner, J. J., Tapairu, Te Kuiti .. 608 468 Watson Bros., Paemako .. .. 1,534 1,193 Watson, S. W., Paemako .. .. 488 377 Watson, W., sen., Piopio .. .. 203 156 Weavers, W. F., Waimiha .. .. — 159 Weir, Hugh G., Arapae .. .. 58 38 Were, George R., Mangaohae, Te Kuiti .. 462 319 Were, Robert, Mangaohae, Te Kuiti .. 899 977 Westmacott, H., Otewa, via Otorohanga .. — 635 White, G. T., Waitomo Caves .. .. 307 389 Whitehouse, J. W., Kopaki .. .. 68 12 Williams, A. G., Kopaki .. .. 163 206 Williams, Alfred, Piopio .. .. 329 338 Williamson, W. D., Box 82, Taumarunui .. 365 506 Wilson, Andrew, Wairere Falls .. .. 1,816 1,887

H.—23b

AUCKLAND SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Waitomo County—continued. Wilson, 0. K, Piopio .. .. .. 1,500 1,647 Wooten, J. G. {rural delivery), Te Kuiti .. — 882 Workman, (Manager, Whatoroa Estate), 3,177 2,578 (c/o Bank of New Zealand, Te Kuiti) Wrightson, A. H., Puketutu, Te Kuiti .. 708 1,109 Wynyard, M. (c/o P. D. Hargreaves), Hanga- .'109 133 tiki Young, L. E., Piopio .. .. .. 434 499 216,480 225,775 OHURA COUNTY (In Te Kuiti Subdivision). Adam, A. A., Koiro, via Taumarunui .. 360 320 Adams, R. W., Waitewhena, Ohura .. — 104 Aitchison, William J., Ohura .. .. 729 549 Akers, W. (c/o H. Mackay, Manager), Tatu 1,750 1,604 Allingham, C. P., Opatu .. .. 388 423 Anderson Bros., Ohura .. .. 799 443 Andrews, W. B., Ohura Property (address : 1,093 1,277 Timaru) Astbury, VincentR., AkatarewaRd., Ongarue 692 557 Beatson, I)., Matiere .. .. .. 566 494 Bennett, William, Box 14, Matiere .. 335 325 Binns, J., Matiere .. .. .. — 342 Bishop, E. H., Matiere .. .. .. —■ 165 Blank, F. W., Tokirima .. .. 150 200 Bleasel, George, Tatu .. .. .. 608 Nil Bleasel, P. M., Tangitu .. .. 860 720 Brears, Mrs. C. E., Ongarue .. .. 305 326 Brennan, Peter, Ohura .. .. 480 Nil Brooks, R. G., Okahukura .. .. — 250 Brown, Hugh, Nihoniho .. .. 1,734 1,378 Brown, L. N., Roto, Ohura .. .. 70 Nil Brown, Thomas W., Ohura .. .. 884 805 Bruce, I). J., Nihoniho .. .. Nil 12 Caird, James, Ongarue .. .. .. — 313 Cameron Bros. (Rural Route No. 1), Tau- 711 728 marunui Cameron, M., Box 14, Ohura .. .. 150 83 Canty, M. T., Aria .. .. .. 203 275 Carlyon, E. J., jun., Ohura .. .. 397 353 Carlyon, E. J., sen., Ohura .. .. 53 55 Castle, A., Tatu, Ohura .. .. — 229 Christensen, Anthony, Ohura .. .. 168 268 Clark, George, Awarata .. .. 252 203 Clarke, M., Ohura .. .. .. — 311 Cole, R. B., Waimilia .. .. .. 813 7.39 Cole, J. C., Ohura .. .. .. 668 636 Coogan, C., Ongarue .. .. .. 571 593 Coogan, P., Ohura .. .. . . 152 160 Coventry, W. J., Matiere .. .. 757 Nil Craven, H„ Ohura .. .. .. 175 386 Currie, E. J., Ohura .. .. .. 860 700 Currie, O., Ohura .. .. .. 190 66 Currie, W. S., Ohura .. .. .. 649 Nil De Malmanehe, C., Ongarue .. . . 778 763 De Malmanehe, W. F., Otangiwai .. 1,520 1,655 Denison, G., Ohura .. .. .. — 358 Dons, P. M., Ohura .. .. .. 559 751 Dougherty, N. J. B., Ohura . . .. 641 620 Dunn, R. M., Matiere .. .. .. 97 150 Dwyer, B., Tokirima .. .. .. 220 150 Eisdale, R. D., Ohura .. .. .. — 94 Ellis Bros., Tokirima .. .. .. 458 434 Etherington, J. W. and G. H., Roto .. 1,445 1,018 Etherington, Thomas R., Matiere .. 900 760 Evans, Walter, Ongarue .. .. 405 427 Fahey, P., Ongarue .. .. .. 1,007 950 Parr, A., Opatu Landing, Wanganui River 342 425 Fauchelle, L. 8., Matiere .. .. 1,320 1,520 Field, R. T., Nihoniho .. .. .. — 145 Fife, W. H., Nihoniho .. .. 799 701 Fleming, A. W., Roto, via Taumarunui .. 224 220 Ford, F. T., Ongarue .. .. .. — 600 Ford, H., Ongarue .. .. .. 543 581 Fougere, I. <T., Tatu, via Ohura .. .. —■ 700 Praser, George, Ohura .. .. .. 504 506 Fry, W., Otangawai .. .. .. — 195 Fullerton-Smith Bros, (private bag), Tau- 8,169 7,705 marunui Gailey, Mrs. Minnie, Ongarue .. .. 361 120 Gemmell, J. E., Ongarue .. .. 3,612 3,822 Gibbons, Charles, Opatu, Wanganui River 396 309 Glenny, W. H., Ongarue . . ,. 483 476

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1026. 1927. Ohura County—continued. Goldfinch and Co., Sawmillers, Ohakune 345 550 Goldfinch and Co. (No. 2), Ohakune .. 176 140 Goldfinch, P. J., Ohura .. .. 120 388 Grant, T. H., Koiro, Wanganui River .. 2,255 2,257 Halligan, P., Ohura .. .. .. 860 Nil Halse, W., Ohura .. .. .. 552 846 Hannan, J., Matiere .. .. .. 2,165 2,411 Healy, W. M., Nilioniho .. .. 260 250 Heayns, Thomas and W. H., Ongarue .. 835 1.187 Hegglin, Karl, Aria .. . . 1,800 Nil Humphrey and Dobbie, Ohura .. .. 210 122 Irvins, A., Nihoniho .. .. .. | — 224 Jackson, P., Ohura .. . . .. I — 155 Jackson, P., Ongarue .. .. .. [ 913 785 Jebb, E. C„ Matiere .. .. 227 394 Jebb, G., Matiere .. .. .. 666 673 Johnston, Herbert, Tokirima .. .. 623 831 Kinch, A. W., Tahua, via Taumarunui .. — 400 Knight, S., Ongarue .. .. .. 301 360 Law, Charles, Opatu .. .. .. 330 313 Lilbura and England, Tatu .. .. 3,430 2,324 Lodder, Venn A. E., Ohura .. .. j 425 326 Loft, H. H., Ohura .. .. .. 2,000 1,850 Loughnan and Barber, Pareheka Station, 4,851 4,003 Aria Loveday, George, Ohura .. .. 1,070 Nil Mackenzie, W. J., Box 50, Ohura .. 274 151 MaeKinder Bros., Matiere .. .. 418 409 Maudsley, J., Mokauiti .. .. 486 513 Maudsley, Joseph (c/o James Dumphy, 542 515 Manager), Mokauiti, via Taumarunui McAvady, M. J., Matiere .. .. 689 682 McClintock, R. J. (Estate of), Okahukura 294 Nil McDermott, W. J., Ohura .. .. 8.17 759 McGovern, Mrs. Mary, Matiere .. .. 762 766 McGregor, Evan, Ongarue .. .. 4,159 3,069 McHardie Bros., Ohura ., . . 22 Nil McHardie, C., Ohura .. .. .. 126 116 McLean, K., Otangiwai .. .. 303 320 McLeod, D. F., Opatu .. .. 1,158 731 McMillan, N. L., Ongarue .. . . — 60 Mossman, G. E., Matiere .. .. 334 506 Mundy, E. R., Matiere .. . . 72 163 Neiben, C., Opatu, Wanganui River .. 1,258 1,025 Nelson, H., Mahuakau, Tahua .. .. — 1,531 Newman, F. W., Opatu, via Taumarunui .. 276 292 Newton, R. G., Otangiwai .. .. 105 117 Old, Oliver, Tokirima, via Taumarunui .. 687 1,195 Parker, H., Matiere .. .. ,. 220 205 Passeau, L. A., Matiere .. .. — 348 Pendrav, J., Nihoniho .. .. . . 130 9 Penny, J., Tokirima, Ohura .. .. •— 406 Pleasant, Frank, Matiere .. .. 25 141 Pleasants, Owen E., Matiere .. .. 5,327 5,175 Potter, George, Opatu, Wanganui River . . 344 367 Price, William, Ongarue .. .. 145 142 Ralph, C., Matiere .. .. .. — 284 Richardson, L. C., Nihoniho .. .. — 40 Robinson, H. D. E., Te Whakarue .. — 736 Robinson, J. L., Ohura .. .. .. 355 357 Robinson, Mrs. Janet, Box 12, Ohura .. 460 562 Roche, J., Ohura .. .. .. 300 1,030 Roche, J. H., Tokirima, via Ohura .. 1,150 145 Romayne, F., Ohura .. .. .. 495 471 Ross, A. L., Matiere .. .. .. — 773 Ruddick, E. W., Woodville, Ohura .. 1,497 1,747 Runciman, J. J. (Rural Route No. 1), Tau- 294 274 marunui Ryan, C. J., Matiere .. .. .. 932 1,214Ryan, James, Ongarue .. .. .. 384 480 Salter, T., Matiere .. .. .. 905 966 Scliultz, A., Matiere .. .. .. — 11 Seccombe, F. H., Otangiwai .. .. 3,250 3,726 Shelverton Bros., Ohura .. .. 562 758 Shelverton, V., Ohura .. .. . . 861 674 Sinclair, D., Ongarue .. .. .. 460 408 Smith, M., Matiere .. .. .. 40 399 Smith, Norman F., Ohura .. .. 1,004 993 Sowry Bros., Otangiwai .. .. — 367 Sowry, E., Matiere .. .. .. 193 Nil Speedy, W. G., Tokirima . . . . 338 266 Speedy, W. G., Tokirima . . . . 310 230 Stewart, C. E., Matiere .. .. 1,542 1,755 Struthers Bros., Matiere .. .. 469 Nil Struthers, James, Otangiwai .. .. Nil 665

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AUCKLAND SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Ohuea County—continued. Struthers, Jas., Aria .. .. .. 540 ; 46.1 Thomas Bros., Okahukura .. .. 417 24 Thomas, W. L., Okahukura .. .. — 520 Thompson, A. S., Ohiira .. .. 44 40 Thompson, A. W., Tokirima . - .. 070 710 Triel Bros., Ohura .. . . .. — 400 Turner Bros., Grosvenor Farm, Roto, via 684 Nil Ohura Turner, W. B., Roto .. .. .. 555 700 Von Blaramberg, C. A., Tokirima .. 8,522 7,904 Walker, A. T., Tatu, Ohura .. . . •— 120 Walker, R. G., Tatu, Ohura .. .. —98 .. Watts, S. A., Ohura .. .. .. — 103 Whitton, Mrs. Laura (Estate of), Waitaanga, 140 78 Ohura Wilkie, H. S., Ohura .. .. .. — 61 Williams and Bruce, Ohura .. .. 160 90 Woods, Geo., Matiere .. .. .. 848 777 Wotton, Percy, Taumarunui .. .. 1,270 Nil 117,108 114,466 KAITIEKE COUNTY (In Te Kuiti Subdivision). Abraham, T. W., Patunga .. .. 1,378 1,367 Allen, S., Owhango .. .. .. 15 30 Anderson, A., Kakahi .. .. .. 81 21 Anderson, A. E., Piriaka .. .. 1,653 1,150 Andrews, C. R., Tunekotekote, Taumarunui — 173 Annan, J. A., Taumarunui .. .. 405 Nil Bagge, F., Kaitieke .. .. .. 210 Nil Barber, C. H., Whakahoro .. . . 277 319 Barber, J. P., Kaitieke .. .. .. 950 596 Barker Bros., Hikumutu, Taumarunui .. 1,500 1,590 Beuck, F. H., Taumarunui .. .. 269 425 Boraib, M., Patanga .. .. .. — 27 Bradley, J., Taumarunui .. .. 1,767 1,709 Braithwaite, J., Piriaka.. .. .. 239 210 Bremner, G. D., Hukapapa .. .. 710 31 Bringezu, N. B., Owhango .. .. — 58 Burgess, S. F., Kaitieke .. .. 710 656 Caffin, S. C., Raurimu .. .. .. — 80 Cameron, K. A., Taumarunui .. .. 928 923 Carruthers, M. T., Kaitieke .. .. 288 Nil Chadwick and Barnhill, Retaruke, Kaitieke 650 624 Chappell, H. S., and Sons (Section 2, 1,855 Nil Block IV), Kokakoriki Chappell, H. S., and Sons (Section 1, 1,394 1,015 Block VII), Kokakoriki Cole, H. A., Raurimu .. .. .. 64 118 Cook, M. F., Tunekotekote, Taumarunui .. — 422 Couper, L. K., Owhango .. .. 1,330 1,310 Craig, T. (private bag), Taumarunui .. 3,252 2,954 Crocker, Mrs. T. H., Kaitieke .. .. 390 506 Crocker, T., Kaitieke .. .. .. 435 634 Crocker, T. H., Kaitieke .. .. 906 649 Davis, C., Kawautahi, Owhango .. 264 Nil Davis, C. S., Piriaka .. .. .. — 335 Davis, J., Whalcahora, via Kaitieke .. 306 Nil Dean, A. G., Kaitieke .. .. .. 586 Nil Dempsey, Neil (Section 6, Block XII), Kai- 304 389 tieke Dempsey, Neil (private bag), Kaitieke .. 1,518 1,518 Dempsey, W. E. (private bag), Kaitieke .. 385 392 Dinsdale, J., Kakahi .. .. .. 626 317 Dobbs, Mrs. E. A., Retaruke, Kaitieke Rural 906 662 Drummond, G. W., Kaitieke .. .. 576 540 Duffy, C., Taumarunui .. .. .. 310 269 Dupfield, L. H., Hukapapa .. .. 249 260 Duxfield, A. J., Raurimu .. .. 462 423 Duxfield, A. T„ Raurimu .. ... 820 740 Eady, E. C., Hikimutu .. .. .. -— 810 Edwards and Gibbons, Tuipapa, Kaitieke.. 1,035 830 Edwards and Gibbons, Prospect, Kaitieke.. 400 500 Edwards and Gibbons, Tuipapa, Kaitieke .. 450 500 Edwards and Melles, Retaruke, via Raurimu 810 678 Eggers, C. P. C., Hukapapa .. .. 686 862 Ernie, H., Pipiriki, Mangaohutu .. .. 1,268 1,020 Fenemore, L. F., Tunekotekote .. .. — 216 Fitzgerald, E., Kaitieke .. .. 1,164 15 Fleetwood, C. G., Kaitieke .. .. 1,958 1,881 Fleming and Hutton, Taumarunui .. 3,779 1,565 Fleming and Hutton, Taumarunui .. — 1,875

No. of Sheep on April 30, | April 30, 1926. I 1927. Kaitieke County—continued. • Ford, L. 8., Homestead, Maniinui . . 370 4(32 Ford, L. S. (Highfield), Homestead, Manunui 82 320 Ford, L. S. (Mission Farm), Manunui .. 41 I 400 Ford, L. S., River Trust, Maniinui .. — 350 Forlong, H. F., Kakahi .. .. 300 530 Foster, W. H. G., Kaitieke .. .. 899 997 Gage, H., Kaitieke .. .. .. 489 380 Gairdner, R. M., Patunga, via Taumarunui 2,832 Nil Gardner and Sons, Hukapapa .. .. 3,059 4,227 Gaynor, T., Mangaohutu, Wanganui River 1,520 1,522 Gerke, C. T., Tunekotekote .. .. — 142 . Gibbons, G. B., Kirikau 1,724 1,480 Gibbons, S., Ivirikau, Taumarunui .. 1,812 1,630 Gray, William, Whakahoro, via Kaitieke .. 400 150 Hamilton Bros., Kaitieke .. . .. .1,329 1,142 Hammond, G. «T., Owhango .. .. — 55 Harvey, W. A., Piriaka.. .. .. 288 119 Hay ward, H. A., Block II, Manunui .. 60 Nil Holder, A. H., Owhango .. .. 682 860 Hollis, J., Kaitieke .. .. .. 122 125 Howrigan, Leonard, Hikumutu, via Owhango — 50 Humphrey, E. G., Te Awamutu .. .. 487 Nil Inverarity, J. F., Kaitieke .. .. 922 954 Karam, F. J., Raurimu.. .. .. 1,350 1,610 King, A. W., Taumarunui .. .. 16 438 King, A. W., Box 12, Taumarunui .. 257 55 King, James, Owhango .. .. 1,320 1,255 Kinnell Bros. (No. 2), Box 17, Manunui .. 304 250 Koro Neha, Kaitieke, via Raurimu .. 100 97 Kurua Limited (c/o E. Grice, jun.), 3,835 3,828 Kaitieke Lacy, T. E., Whakahoro .. .. 455 850 Le Gros., Ed. H., Kaitieke .. .. 218 245 Le Gros., W., Kirikau .. .. .. 647 1,040 Leicester, A. C., Raurimu .. .. 1,005 1,005 Leicester, C., Raurimu.. .. . . 326 Nil Leicester, C. A., Kaitieke .. .. 1,316 1,437 Litchfield, L. C., Kaitieke .. .. 356 276 Litchfield, Mrs. F., Kaitieke .. .. 266 271 Lund, A. M., Kaitieke .. .. .. 930 952 Luoni, M., Erua .. .. .. — 740 Maher, J., Rangaroa, Taumarunui .. 140 223 May, E., Owhango . . .. .. 157 Nil McCaffrey Bros., Mangaohutu .. .. 5,480 3,158 McCaffrey Bros., Mangaohutu .. .. 18 2,415 McColl, A., Kaitieke .. .. .. 965 1,054 McColl, T., Retaruke, Kaitieke .. .. 572 647 McEUigotte, J., Mangapurua .. .. 714 200 MeFadyen, F. J., Kaitieke .. .. 708 600 McKen/ie, J. S., Owhango .. .. 2,480 3,000 McLennan, J., Kaitieke .. .. 456 500 McLeod, John (private bag), via Tau- 1,690 1,630 marunui .McLeod, Joseph, Kirikau .. .. 4,260 j 4,010 McRobert, Alexander, Owhango .. .. —• I 945 Meade, G., Retaruke, Whakahoro .. 574 699 Miles and Managh (c/o F. C. Weller), Nara- 3,249 2,418 wau, Raurimu Miller, John G., Owhango .. . . 874 996 Miller, Mrs. A. L., Oio Road, Owhango .. — 145 Millwyn, A. M. A., Hukupapa .. .. 255 378 Mitchell, S. (c/o P. Smith), Longburn .. j 816 762 Morgan, C. C., Kaitieke .. .. ! 1,179 716 Morris and Foster, Kakahi .. .. 160 9 Morris, S. A. (private bag), Raurimu .. j 632 477 Mullins, D., Kirikau .. .. .. j 1,420 1,355 Neilsen, Rasmus, Kaitieke .. .. 507 375 Nicho Is, A., Kaitieke .. .. .. 310 559 Nicholls, A., Kaitieke .. .. .. 734 370 Nissen, A. G., Piriaka .. .. .. — 45 Oldfield Bros., Owhango .. .. 966 856 Page, K. M., Retaruke .. .. .. 300 270 Parkinson, E. E., Ballymoney, Owhango .. 1,636 Nil Hall, Mrs. Zina, Ngatotara, Owhango .. 1,641 Nil Peach, Dr. (c/o W. Dobbs), Kirikau .. 1,526 1,514 Perry, Mrs. (c/o D. A. Perry), Kaitieke .. 420 423 Peters, J., Whakahoro .. .. .. 711 650 Pilkington, B., Kaitieke .. .. 1,407 1,075 Pittams, Charles, Owhango .. .. 259 155 Powell, J. R., Kokakoriki, Taumarunui .. 2,800 515 Powell, J. R., Tunekotekote .. .. 761 1,751 Prichard, H. M., Kaitieke .. .. 866 702 Purnell, A. I., Kaitieke .. .. 662 747 Reid and Son, Kaitieke 1,337 1,091

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AUCKLAND SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

4—H. 238.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. ' 1927. . Kaitieke County—continued. Reube, D. W. E., Owhango .. .. 615 534 Riches, A. G., Taumarunui .. .. 1,012 1,110 Robb, John, Mangaweka .. .. 730 Nil Robson Bros., Owhango .. .. 1,840 1,130 Runciman, W. McK., Kokakonui .. 2,050 200 Sands, C., Kakahi .. .. .. 56 48 Schofield, L. (e/o M. Morris), Lower Reta- 412 405 ruke, Raurimu Scott, H. A., Patunga, Taumarimui .. 1,747 1,774 Shires, H. N, Kaitieke .. .. 562 400 Shires, S. N., Whakahoro .. .. 500 460 Sissons, R., Manunui .. .. .. — 690 Skelly, C. Kokakoriki .. .. .. 164 76 Smith, A., Piriaka .. .. .. 245 Nil Smith, Mrs. A. Roscoe, Hikumata, Tau- 1,362 987 marunui Smith, Mrs. A. Roscoe, Hikumata, Tau- — 2,100 marunui Smith, Percy, Owhango .. .. 1,250 1,190 Smith, Phil, Taumarunui .. .. — 153 Stebbing, H., Owhango .. .. 586 385 Stephens, L. A., Owhango .. ,. — 111 Straiton, R., Kakahi .. .. .. 20 11 Thurston, E. H., Taumarunui .. .. 354 338 Thurston, E. H., Taumarunui .. .. 373 548 Toblin, M. I)., Whakahoro .. .. 362 377 Tod, David (Section 5, Block XIII), Kaitieke 413 615 Treacy and Son, Kaitieke .. .. 2,027 1,611 Trevana, W. J., Kaitieke .. .. 608 250 Trussell, A. H., Kokakoriki .. .. — 1,490 Tyerman, N., Owhango.. .. .. 1,904 2,569 Tylee, A. B., Kaitieke .. .. .. 1,175 Nil Tylee, Thomas H., Kaitieke .. .. 1,375 1,428 Vanstone, F., Kaitieke .. .. .. 756 620 Voss, 0. and T., Owhango .. .. 958 956 Waldegrave Bros., Te Rimu, Raurimu . . 3,211 3,579 Waldegrave, Geoffrey P., Kawhautahi 1,037 1,080 Valley, Kaitieke Wedde, W. E., Kaitieke .. .. 807 j 759 Weidenbohm, R., Tunekotekote .. .. — 370 Western, S. J. C., Patunga .. .. 3,000 2,900 Wilson, F. H., Retaruke .. .. 153 136 Windle, F. J., Owhango .. .. 1,166 1,220 Wisdom and Poster, Owhango .. .. 470 Nil Wright, C. M., Manunui .. .. — 71 147,949 134,560 TAURANGA COUNTY (In Bay of Plenty Subdivision). Allen, F. H. (c/o C. E. H. Allen, Manager), 312 123 Te Puna Alley, G., Katikati .. .. .. 390 605 Ball Bros., Pongakawa .. .. .. 948 618 Bayley, E., Papamoa .. .. .. — 377 Bell, A. (c/o A. League, Manager), Papamoa 1,676 3,4-70 Bennett, H., Cambridge Road, Tauranga — 190 Blakeney, R. F., Mount Stewai't, Katikati 179 151 Brace, G., Paengaroa .. .. .. 32 16 Butcher, H. E., Te Puke .. .. 30 Nil Gallery, C., No. 3 Road, Te Puke .. 840 649 Carruth, J., No. 3 Road, Te Puke .. — 70 Clarke, H. J., Wairoa, Tauranga .. — 12 Collins, J., Te Puke .. .. .. —- 55 Crowley, E., and Sons, Tauranga .. 35 Nil Darrock, W., Otumoetai, Tauranga .. 1 1 Dickson, J., Papamoa .. .. .. 806 1,300 Dodd, J. J., Omokoroa .. .. 48 18 Earl, J., Aongatete .. .. .. 27 33 Ford, G. P., Paengaroa .. .. 625 658 Geddings Estate (c/o J. L. W. Scott), Kaimai 798 742 Godenagh, P., Paengaroa .. .. 88 Nil Hands, A. S., Cameron Road, Tauranga .. 14 35 Harvey, W., Tauranga .. .. .. 30 30 Higginson, F. C., Te Puke .. .. — 51 Hunt, J. H., Kaimai .. . . .. 14 66 Jenkins, W. E. L„ Katikati .. .. 291 392 Jordan, C. H., Tauranga .. .. 6 Nil Laurent, C. A., Te Puke .. .. — 15 Law, W. J., Ohinepanea .. .. 153 76 Lemon, T. P., Te Puke .. .. .. — 60 Lever, G., Otumoetai .. .. .. 83 53 Levis, J., Paengaroa .. .. .. 2 40 Lockhead, T., Te Puna .. .. .. 146 132 Lund, B., Katikati .. .. .. 454 460

No. of Sheep on April 30, I April 30. 1926. | 1927. Tauranga County —continued. MacBougall, 8. H., Ohinepanea . . .. 7 Nil MaoMillan, C. E., Katikati .. .. — 312 Macmillan, G. E., Tauranga .. .. 229 211 McConnell, T. I). (Manager), Arawa Trust 185 Nil Board, Maketu McCracken, 1)., Te Puke .. .. 58 Nil McEwen, S., Te Puke .. .. .. 397 103 MeKenzie, J. A., Tauranga .. .. 211 379 McNaughton, R. A., Te Puke, P.O. .. 177 190 Mends, 6. H., Paengaroa .. .. 2,106 2,914 Mitchell, S. W., Rangiuru Road, Te Puke 350 146 Moffatt, C. S., Tauranga .. .. — 22 Morton, A. B., Papamoa .. .. — 33 Paterson, T., Te Maunga, Matapihi .. 400 460 Phillips, J., Paengaroa . . .. .. 220 Nil Putt, A. E., Katikati .. .. .. — 26 Reid, W., Upper Papamoa .. .. 140 Nil Renshaw, R., Tauranga.. .. .. 429 357 Robertson Bros., Te Matai Road, Te Puke 15 30 Rowe, H. J., Tauranga .. .. 407 23 Sinclair, D. H., Te Puke .. .. 92 167 Smith, 1)., Gate Pa .. .. — 13 Starte, J., Upper Papamoa .. .. 20 Nil Tait, J. R. (c/o James Smith, Manager), 850 981 Te Puke Tanner Bros., Tauranga .. .. 502 570 Te Puke Flax-milling Co. (o/o R. Ross, — 26 Manager) Turner, W., Aongatete .. .. .. 50 100 Twigg, D. D., Paengaroa .. .. — 2,500 Vance, Mrs. M., Te Puke .. .. 40 30 Vercoe, J. L., Te Puke .. .. . . 45 Nil Wade, H., Tauriko, Tauranga .. .. 41 6 Walford, E. F., Aongatete .. .. 30 12 Washer, A. H., Paengaroa .. .. 20 25 Webb, J. H., Butcher, Te Puke .. .. 53 20 Webber, O., Te Puke .. .. .. — 10 Wells, S. A., Aongatete .. .. 339 400 Wood, A. P., Ohauiti, Tauranga .. 216 120 15,657 20,684 WHAKATANE COUNTY (In Bay of Plenty Subdivision). Addison, E. S., Waimana .. .. 101 100 Arrowsmith, A. L., Opotiki .. .. 682 620 Baird, P. L., Whakatane .. .. 428 550 Barr, Alan B., Awakeri .. .. 64 Nil Bennett and Chrisp (c/o J. M. Breingan), 5,040 326 Awakeri Brown, R., Braemar, Te Teko .. .. 410 Nil Campbell, P., jun., Matata .. .. 1,187 934 Colyer, H. and A., Taneatua .. .. 163 415 Cunningham, F. H., Kutarere .. .. 70 38 Davies, T., Opouriao, Taneatua .. .. 100 150 Drinkall, J. T., Thornton .. .. 91 Nil Eivers, C., Te Teko .. .. .. 20 5 Eivers, H. J., Manawahe, Matata .. 512 360 Ernest, H., Whakatane .. .. 1,060 1,164 Ferguson Bros., Taneatua .. .. 928 828 Forrest, E. S., Taneatua .. .. 332 357 Fraser Bros., P.O. Box 41, Taneatua .. 606 624 Gibson, T., Whakatane .. .. 418 272 Goldfinch, P. W., Edgecombe .. .. 965 1,158 Gow, A. B., Edgecombe, Whakatane .. 74 45 Grant, James, Kopuriki, via Rotorua .. 2,978 3,534 Grieve Bros., Te Teko .. .. .. 739 160 Grover, Dawson, Waimana .. .. 2 Nil Habgood, R., Matata .. .. .. 255 118 Holdsworth Bros, (c/o Mr. Hall, Manager), 910 1,397 Te Teko Hutchinson Bros, and Crowley (c/o Mana- 1,777 1,579 ger), Nukuhou North Hyland, A., Thornton .. .. .. 45 95 Jamieson, James, Otakiri, Te Teko .. 608 305 John, H. R. H., Te Teko .. .. 152 15 Johnston, W. G., Opouriao, Taneatua .. 32 69 Kirk and Carter, Whakatane .. .. 104 92 Kirkbride, Gilbert, Waimana .. .. 178 154 Langesen, W. E., Matata .. .. 410 302 Leishman, H. J., Kutarere .. .. 443 423 Luxford, F. M., Taneatua .. .. 306 Nil Luxton, L., Awakeri .. .. .. 155 47 Macdonald Bros., Awakeri .. .. 704 351 Macpherson, H. M., Te Whaiti, via Rotorua 106 94

H.—238.

AUCKLAND SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on N 0 . of Sheep on April 30, April 30, — April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. 1926. 1927. Whakatane County—continued. Opotiki County—continued. Martin, E. B., " Pukemapu," Matata .. 107 44 Gellert, A. F., Oponae .. .. .. 870 809 Mason, T. H., Bell's Road, Nukuhou .. 1,985 1,547 Gibson, A. E., c/o Post Office, Matawai .. 612 882 McCann, Patrick, Matata .. .. Nil 14 Gibson, R. C., Hotuhora .. .. — 579 McCulloch, John Gordon Cliff, Kererutahi 2,016 2,190 Goldsmith, William, Waiotahi .. .. 14 44 Run (e/o Suckling and Chalmers, Solici- Gordon, C., Opotiki .. .. .. 1,220 1,740 tors), Whakatane Gouldsmith, S. C., Oponae .. .. 840 588 McDonald, Allan, Manawahe, Matata .. 802 550 Gow, J. B., Carmyllel, Opotiki .. .. — 12 McGougan, A., Taneatua .. .. 30 40 Gurney, W. O., Waioeka, Opotiki .. 340 303 McLean, Alexander, Awakeri .. .. 1,535 60 Hallam Bros., Opotiki .. .. .. 1,310 1,300 McLennan, K. G., Manawati, Matata .. 750 879 Hamilton, G. G., Okiore .. .. 554 462 Mitchell, Robert, Box 11, P.O., Taneatua 2,731 2,630 Haparapara Land Company, Omaio, Opotiki 3,611 4,594 Mitchell, Thomas, jun., Taneatua .. 163 190 Hape, William, Haupoto, Opotiki .. 84 72 Murphy, J. R. (c/o J. Breingan), Awakeri.. 962 Nil Harpham Bros., Oponae .. .. 1,090 1,036 Murray, Alexander, Taneatua .. .. 144 154 Haukino, Paora, Te Kaha .. .. 408 455 Orr, W. J., Otakiri .. .. .. 320 Nil Hawkins, G., Opotiki .. .. .. 1,352 1,430 Rawson, T., Taneatua .. .. .. 80 84 Hei, M. (c/o Mita Paul), Te Kaha .. 711 458 Roberts, W. C., Whakatane .. .. 1,422 1,317 Hoana, Tiki, Raukokore .. .. 303 273 Ryan, M. C., Kutarere .. .. .. 2,342 2,007 Hodge, H. W., Oponae .. .. .. 862 Nil Sheriff and Hutchinson (c/o J. McKenzie), 1,752 1,670 Hogg, H. R., Totara Farm, Opotiki .. 50 Nil Tekapua, Taneatua Holmes, H. S., Waiotahi .. .. 615 310 Sisam and Sons, Owhakatora, Taneatua .. 1,948 3,248 Honana, Haare, Waihou, Raukokore 112 132 Sisam and Sons, Taneatua .. .. 1,000 1,440 Horton, Walter, Tutaitoko, Opotiki .. 530 558 Sutherland, A. C., Whakatane .. .. 1,599 Nil Hunter, M. (c/o Manager), Motu .. 1,015 815 Swan, C. H., Matata .. .. .. 275 83 Hustler, A. J., Takuputahi, Toatoa .. 547 528 Tahi Mateto, Ruatahuna .. .. 50 * Irvine, J. W., Opotiki .. .. .. 2,872 2,357 Te Hata and Tamarehe, Ruatoki, Taneatua 315 410 Jackson, R. F., Marumoko .. .. 948 1,371 Tickner, C., Matata .. .. .. 4,563 1,700 Jesperson, C., Waiotahi, Opotiki .. 112 Nil Tipping, H. N. J., Waingara, Kutarere .. 1,500 1,516 Job!in, Gerald F., Opotiki .. .. 1,210 1,000 Towgood, W. H., Taneatua .. .. 612 Nil Keenlyside, W., Toatoa.. .. .. 498 750 Troutbeck, H. (Executors of), Muripara, via 17,744 16,666 Kerr, D. A., Opotiki .. .. .. 2,535 3,013 Rotorua King, J. B. (Raukokore property), Opotiki.. 702 Nil Turnbull, A. R., Fort Galatea (private bag), 547 477 King, J. B., Opotiki .. .. .. 2,100 1,891 Rotorua King, R. H., Raukokore .. .. — 591 White, C. H., Kutarere .. .. 45 67 Kirk and Kemp, Raukokore .. .. 2,595 1,906 Woolfield, E. P., Waimana .. .. 422 410 Lambert, H. A., Matahanea, Opotiki .. 250 202 Looney Bros., Waiotahi .. .. 50 Nil 70,916 56,071 Malmanche, L., Toatoa .. .. 904 702 Matengareka Land Company, Matengareka 2,532 3,324 Station (c/o R. A. Mead), Cape Runaway OPOTIKI COUNTY Matieu Bros., Waihou, Raukokore .. 70 61 (In Bay of Plenty Subdivision). MaungaroaLand Syndicate (c/o A. M. Irvine, 5,839 5,976 Absolom, R. H., Waiotohi, Opotiki .. 1,250 1,124 Manager), Te Kaha Alison, James, Otara, Opotiki .. .. 124 113 McDonnell, J., Opotiki .. .. .. 1,960 1,506 Allison, W., Raukokore .. .. 602 554 McKenzie Estate Trustees (e/o B. Mazenberg, 1,730 1,737 Amo Amo, Waiaua, Opotiki .. .. 454 508 Manager), Motu Anderson, J., Opoane .. .. .. 165 162 McLean, William, Oponae .. .. 1,611 833 Apiata, Herewini, Ruakokoro .. .. 180 219 McRae, —. (c/o Manager), Oponae .. 520 597 Baigent, E. J., Opotiki .. .. .. 51 10 Mead Bros., Oponae, Opotiki .. .. 420 Nil Ball, S. G., Oponae .. .. .. 1,308 Nil Mill, W. B. (c/o B. Henderson, Manager), 1,372 1,018 Barker and Neilson, Raukokore .. .. 7,180 7,369 Te Kaha Beaufoy, Ralph, Oponae, via Opotiki .. 1,600 Nil Moody, G. S., Opotiki .. .. .. 81 Nil Black, John, Karaka, Opotiki .. .. 199 60 Morice, W., Awaawakino .. .. 775 704 Black, T. and C. and C. (c/o John Black), 426 444 Mortensen, P., Opotiki .. .. .. 204 Nil Box 41, Opotiki Murphy, J. R. (c/o Norris Kemp), Opotiki 3,434 Nil Blake, A. E., Hawaii, Opotiki .. .. 1,400 1,530 Neil, A. C., Opotiki .. .. .. 1,529 1,498 Braae, A., Opotiki .. .. .. 140 Nil Nesbit, N. G., Motu .. .. .. 652 700 Brook and Adams, Toatoa, Opotiki .. 140 151 Ngamoki Bros., Omaio .. .. .. 180 204 Brown and Wood, Waiotahi .. .. 1,170 636 Nicol Bros., Box 89, Opotiki .. .. 684 430 Brown, Mrs. Ellen, Toatoa, Opotiki .. 76 79 Nield, A. H., Hukataia, Opotiki .. .. 200 I 157 Burgess and Marsh, Motu .. .. 1,502 1,218 Omaio Sheep Company (c/o Mr. Powell), 2,500 j 2,880 Butler, James M., Opotiki .. .. 722 829 Omaio Butler, W., Waioeka, Opotiki .. .. 65 92 Paku Eruera (Estate of), (c/o J. Edwards), 1,265 j 1,670 Butts and Presse, Box 149, Gisborne .. 485 Nil Lower Waiaua Callaghan, Tikirau, Ruakokore .. .. 303 253 Paora, Wiremu, Te Kaha .. .. 102 60 Campbell, A. A., Te Waite, Opotiki .. 940 969 Pierrepoint, A., Toatoa .. .. .. 438 470 Candy, A., Matawai .. .. .. 751 1,100 Pile, T. H. (Estate of), Opotiki .. .. 212 153 Carlyle Bros., Oponae .. .. .. 730 612 Pirini Bros., Te Kaha .. .. .. 196 106 Carron, J. and William, Motu, via Gisborne 644 245 Pohoi Tangira (e/o Waikawa Station) (private 189 Nil Chilcott, Allen, Matawai, Opotiki .. 950 830 bag), Opotiki Clark, John, Opotiki .. .. .. 40 30 Read Bros., Motu .. .. .. 1,226 1,221 Cooper, J. E., P.O. Box 27, Opotiki .. 24 61 Redpath, T. and J., Oponae .. .. 1,826 1,611 Craig, R. C., Motu . . .. .. 991 99S Reece, E., Opotiki .. .. .. 26 14 Delemere Bros., Omaio, Opotiki .. .. 202 213 Reese and Roberts, Opotiki .. .. 1,328 1,457 Donaldson, F., Motu .. .. .. 22 60 Reid, F. W. and A. A., Opotiki .. .. 860 1,052 Donner, Mrs., and Son, Nukuhou North .. 1,870 1,651 Reid, John H., Toatoa .. .. .. 1,582 1,317 Dovovan, G. 0., Motu, via Gisborne .. 905 855 Ross, L. 1)., Waiwhero, Opotiki .. .. 90 Nil Fairweather, C. W. (private bag), Opotiki.. 3,099 3,208 Rutledge and Scott, Raukokore .. .. 6,680 j 6,381 Finn, H. M., Box 16, Toatoa .. .. 441 Nil Savage, P., Hawaii, Opotiki .. .. 539 514 Fisher, F. L., Motu .. .. .. 914 712 Saxby Bros., Opotiki .. .. .. 6,781 6,659 Fisher, R. S., Motu .. .. .. 522 705 Shalfoon and Potts, Opotiki .. .. 70 Nil Fletcher, —, (c/o R. Turpin), Whakatane 640 Nil Shaw, C., P.O. Box 89, Opotiki .. .. — 2,230 Francis, G. L. (private bag), Opotiki .. 21 204 Shaw, C. E., and Paku Eruera (Estate of), 1,630 Nil Gaskill, G. J., Opotiki .. .. .. — 19 Opotiki Gaskill, John Edward, Opotiki .. .. 841 730 Small, A. R., Opotiki .. .. .. 1,605 1,884 Gault, W. J., Opotiki .. .. .. 170 120 Small, E. M. P., Takaputahi, Toatoa .. 610 1,011 * Return not received.

H.—23".

AUCKLAND SHEEP DISTRICT-continued.

No. of Sheep on No. of Sheep on A pril 30, April 30, April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. 1926. 1927; Opotiki County—continued. Opotiki County—continued. Smart, N. V. C. G., Opotiki .. .. 1,251 1,289 Waiapu Tetawhero, Waiaua, Opotiki .. 522 570 Smith, S. N., Motuhora.. .. .. 800 Nil Walker Bros., Box 45, Opotiki .. .. 150 640 Smith, W. A., Opotiki .. .. .. 164 82 Walker, C. D., Raukokore .. .. 200 200 Spence, T. B,, Whakatutu, Gisborne .. 2,230 2,240 Walker, James, Waihou Bay, Raukokore .. 1,175 1,091 Stanbury, Mrs. M., Tiropanga, Opotiki .. 502 579 Walker, Thomas, Waiaua, P.O. Box 94, Opo- 380 466 Starky, F. B., Toatoa .. . . .. 817 689 tiki Stott, T. B., Toatoa .. .. .. 78 94 Wall, A. H. (e/o J. C. McGregor, Manager), 3,000 2,500 Sundell, Edward, Takaputahi, Toatoa .. 529 938 Hoata Station, Torere Swinton, W. J., Raukokore .. .. 254 195 Watson, R. R. H., Oponae .. .. 2,150 1,634 Tabb, J. T., Opotiki .. .. .. 4 27 Weete, Katea, Raukokore .. .. 102 135 Taki Matete, Ruatahuna .. .. 50 Nil Whangaparoa Land Company, Ltd., Wha- 2,460 2,460 Te Kawa, Ruatahuna .. .. .. * 50 ngaparoa Station (c/o R. A. Mead), Cape Te Kumi Land Company, Cape Runaway 4,570 4,490 Runaway Te Rere, P. W., Waititi, Raukokore .. 351 462 Williams Bros., Messrs., Oponae . . .. 368 Sin Thompson, J. and J., Aorengi, Marumoko 532 600 Wilson, V. E., Waiotahi . . .. 900 908 Thompson, W. J., Opotiki .. .. 222 100 Wood and Ashton, Toatoa .. .. 281 382 Tipping, S. J. S. (c/o W. Pratt, Manager), 843 635 Woodford, Joshua, Motu .. . . 453 433 Matananea, Opotiki Yardley, H., Toatoa, Opotiki .. .. 930 954 Trafford, A. and A. M., Matawai, via 1,074 723 Young, Arthur, Opotiki .. .. 400 Nil Gisborne Young, E., Opotiki .. . . .. 225 505 Tumau and Wharemoana, Waihou, Rauko- 511 474 Young, W. R., Oponae .. .. .. 600 723 kore Turaiti Retimaua, Waihou, Raukokore .. 152 152 150,535 138,051 Twisle ton, H. L., Marumoko .. .. 1,672 1,270 * Return not received.

H.—23b.

GISBORNE SHEEP DISTRICT. Return showing the Sheepowners and the Number of Sheep and Lambs in each County on the 30th April, 1926, and 30th April, 1927.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. MATAKAOA COUNTY Ahiwaru Waenga, Makomako, Cape Run- 120 113 away Akuhata Kararaina, Te Rimu, Te Araroa .. 455 510 Akuhata Kawakawa, Te Kahika, Te Araroa 344 397 Barclay, Mrs. M. C., Pukeamarau, Te Araroa — 2.405 Beckett, C. J. B., Mautotara, Te Araroa .. 1,712 1 ,726 Bristowe, H., Te Araroa .. .. 1,287 1,261 Brown, G., jun., Hicks Bay .. .. 100 100 Chambers, Mason T., Matarau (c/o Mr. — 7,136 C. R. E. Wood), Cape Runaway Clark, J. and C. H. (c/o J. Clark), Box 35, 1,905 1,928 Ahomatariki, Te Araroa Clark, J. and C. H., Tangihanga, Te Araroa 3,400 3,400 Clark, J. and C. H., Tauwharerata, Te Araroa 800 800 Cooper, E. G. and K. T. Ferris, Hautoro No. 2, — 1,243 Wainui Cornish, Mrs. E., Wharekaihika (c/o Man- 1,015 1,295 ager), Hicks Bay Cowan, C. W., Whakaangiangi, Te Araroa 1,190 1,017 Davies-Colley, J. N., Whakaraanui, Te 260 16 Araroa Dewes, H. J., Whetumatarau, Te Araroa .. 184 190 Downey, C. G., Waitangirua (private bag), 540 706 Hicks Bay Downey, John M. (private bag), Hicks 776 1,172 Bay Fraser, G., Whakaangiangi, Ruatorea .. 1,534 1,390 Gerrard, Tamati, Whetumatarau, Te Araroa 179 250 Greig, W. (c/o W. F. Metcalfe), Te Araroa 100 150 Haerewa, Dick, Tihiomanona, Te Araroa .. 572 611 Halliwell, M. W., Te Araroa .. .. 956 1,004 Harawira Huriwai (c/o W. Walker), Horoera 2,082 1,952 Hartgill, G. L., Hicks Bay .. .. 575 1,297 Hart, C. A. (private bag), Hicks Bay .. 1,150 548 Hemi Mokoeo, Hicks Bay .. .. — 402 Henderson, G., Te Araroa .. .. — 8 Hindmarsh, Potikirua Station, Cape Runaway — 3,247 Honey Bros., Te Araroa .. .. 25 200 Hooper, W., Te Araroa .. .. 216 155 Hovell, T. S., and Bros., Lonewood, Te Araroa — 500 Hughes, H. W. (Estate of, late), Matakaoa, 2,540 2,540 Hicks Bay Hughes, N. E. R., Pakihikura, Whakaangi- 1,513 1,320 angi P.O. Huna Houkamau and G. W. Stain ton, 1,807 2,000 Whakai, Hicks Bay Kahaki Anarau Nganora, Porete Station, 405 453 Te Araroa Kararaina and Wiremu Akuhata (Tokata 389 Nil ob and 5d), (c/o G. Kirk), Port Awanui Kirk, A. W., Oweka, Ruatorea .. .. 1,930 1,748 Kirk, George (Kohu Station), Hicks Bay .. 2,275 3,040 Kohai Karaka, Wharerata Station, Te Araroa 514 750 Kuha Waititi, Cape Runaway .. .. 364 395 Macniven, J. H., Omomparoa, Te Araroa .. 2,325 2,196 Maddox, George, Hicks Bay .. .. 2,422 2,130 Manuera Ropata and Hoera Tanlatatai, 1,945 2,441 Rimuroa, Kahukura Maori Soldiers Fund Council, Hora Station, 2,321 2,690 (c/o Manager), Hicks Bay McClutchie, H., and T., Wi Repa, Whata, 1,870 1,930 Hicks Bay McCullagh, Andrew, Whakatiki, Whakaangi- 1,290 1,398 angi, Te Aroha McGuire, D., Hicks Bay .. .. 1,485 1,680 McLachlan, T. M., Pukemaru No. 2, Te 106 112 Araroa McLean, R. I)., Papatarata (c/o King 470 j 505 Reed), Te Araroa McLernon, W. N., Oheta, Cape Runaway 1,195 j 1,380 Metcalf, W. F., Kiritahi (private bag), Te 2,314 I ],882 Araroa Mohi Ngatai, Pariwhero, Te Araroa . . 100 810 Mulligan, A. P. and others, Horoera .. 1,020 1,015 Mullooly, J. A., Takata 2c 2, Te Araroa .. 195 j 245

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Matakaoa County—continued. Murtagh, T., Waingawa, Te Araroa .. 788 847 Nehe Rapata Totorewa, Karikari Station, 1,200 1,264 Kahukura Oates, J., Rauawa, Te Araroa .. .. 1,311 1,338 O'Regan, William, Makorokoro, Te Araroa 1,310 1,260 Pakira Station (c/o Manager), Cape Runaway 7,468 7,020 Pehi Wanoa, Horoera, Te Araroa .. 1,000 1,100 Pettie, J. F., Pukeamaru, Te Araroa .. 2,480 Nil Pine, Taotu, Kahukura .. .. 800 1,213 Prince, T. C., Te Araroa .. .. 72 Nil Proprietors of Marangairoa 1a 5, and 6 Blocks 1,832. 1,607 (c/o Taare Korinete), Tikitiki Proprietors of Marangairoa 2b, 2b, 1a, and 2,318 1,934 adjacent blocks (c/o Taare Korinete), Tikitiki Proprietors of Marangairoa lo and 6e Blocks 1,559 | 1,395 (c/o Taare Korinete), Tikitiki Proprietors of Tihiomanono 4n and other 3,800 3,871 blocks, Pohutu Station (c/o A. T. Ngata), Waiomatatini Reed Bros., To Rewetu (e/o King Reed), 5,364 5,780 Te Araroa Reed Bros., Tututohoro (c/o King Reed) 2,799 3,005 Te Araroa Reed, R. G. (Estate of), (c/o King Reed), 1,652 1,939 Te Araroa Reweti Kohere Rangiata, Te Araroa .. 1,559 Nil Reynolds, F. R. A., Springleigh, Whakaangi- 1,176 1,265 angi Riwai, Rangihuna Tututohoro, Te Araroa.. 416 1,121 Roha Huriwai, Arawhata, Te Araroa .. 1,400 1,630 Rudland, S. B., Whakaangiangi (private bag), 1,120 1,170 Ruatorea Saxby Bros., Waikura Station, Cape Run- 8,652 8,644 away The Potikiroa Land Company (c/o Manager), 3,380 Nil Cape Runaway Thomson, A. (c/o W. F. Metcalfe), Te Araroa 144 260 Tocker, H. W., Pakowhai (private bag), Hicks 150 Nil Bay Trafford, C., Hicks Bay .. .. .. 122 100 Waitangihia Sheepfarming Company, Wai- 4,547 3,805 tangihia, Cape Runaway Waititi Hirina, Waipa, Cape Runaway .. 101 204 Watene Waititi, Kiwi Kiwi Station, Ruatorea 3,500 3,550 Williams, D. M., Waimate (private bag), 318 440 Ruatorea Williamson, C. M., Te Araroa .. .. 2,462 2,290 Wilson, J. F., Takanga, Hicks Bay .. 1,656 1,485 Wi Taotu, Tauranga Koua, Te Araroa .. 500 500 Wood, Alfred C., Otanga, Lottin Point .. 2,060 2,067 Wood, Cecil R. 13., Mataraua, Cape Runaway 6,266 Nil Wood, Cecil R. E., Mohau Station, Capo 3,745 3,229 Runaway Wood, Mrs. Dorothy May, Otanga, Lottin 1,374 1,900 Point 132,673 138,022 WA1APU COUNTY. Aliipene Mika and Hotene Rehutai, Tuparoa 150 130 Ahipene Poi, Tutu Station, Tikitiki . i 172 457 Ahipene Te Maro, Te Kapa, Port Awanui 280 350 Ahipene, TeMaro, jun., TeKapa (c/o Waiapu — 391 Farmers' Co-operative Co.), Tikitiki Akena, Patio, Rangitukia .. .. 402 456 Aniti Haenga, Kahukura .. .. 1,237 1,300 Aorere Matahiki, Pararahi Station, Tokomaru 712 1,300 Bay Aorere Pewhairangi, Tokomaru Bay .. 91 308 Apirana Pipi Urupa, Whareponga, Waipiro 750 666 Bay Arnold, J. R., Tokomaru Bay •• .. 1,304 1,362 Atareta Tuhaka, Mrs., Takapau, Kahukura 762 620 Baker, J. L., Taupo, Kahukura .. .. 600 520

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GISBORNE SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on — April 80, April 30, 1926. 1927i Waiaplt County—continued. Baker, J. L., Tikitiki .. .. .. — 60 Beach, H. C., Ruatorea.. .. •. 57 70 Bennett, H. P. and Miss D. (o/o Manager), 12,621 14,300 Makomako Station, Tokomaru Bay Brown, Mrs. Poiawa, Waihaka Station, 500 Nil Ruatorea ! Bruce, A. and S., Fernside, Tokomaru Bay 1,060 1,395 Bruce, David, Fernside, Tokomaru Bay .. 4,432 4,220 Bush, J. T. T., Te Hue (private bag) Rua- 2,300 2,454 torea Busby, George A., Rahiri, Tokomaru Bay 7,988 7,853 Busby, James, Mangatarata, Tokomaru Bay 6,011 6,944 Busby, Miss A., Tokomaru Bay .. .. 334 300 Clarke Bros., Pakihiroa, E.C. . . 1,642 1,608 Cotterill, A. J. (Estate of) (c/o R. J. Stevens, 5,330 4,010 Manager), Tokomaru Bay Cotterill, G. E., Makarika, Tokomaru Bay 4,989 6,256 Cotterill, ].. and G., Waitahaia, Tokomaru 4,389 5,505 Bay Dalgairns, I. S. C., and Piniha Maru, Kai- 862 1,542 moko Station, Tuparoa Doust, A., Puketaro Station, Tokomaru Bay 17,902 18,358 Enoka Rukuata, Rahui, Rangitukia .. 1,600 2,150 Eruera Moeke, Waitakaro, Ruatorea .. 2,430 Nil Eruera Moeke, Whakahu Station, Ruatorea 1,600 1,515 Eruera Whangapirita, " Whareponga," Wai- 504 458 piro Bay Ford, R. W., Ruatorea .. .. .. 1,945 2,060 Fox, F. W. T., Rotonui, Te Puia Springs .. 1,787 2,276 Fox, H. T., Tutuwhinau, Tikitiki .. 1,150 1,257 Eraser, R. H., Arero .. .. .. 1,595 1,495 Fraser, Robert, Rewa Station, Arero .. 1,090 1,300 Gerrard, Whare, Kaukau, Tokomaru Bay .. 94 Nil Goldsmith, T. and G., Pakihi, Rangitukia.. 1,781 1,620 Goldsmith, Tete, and J. S. Collier, Te Haha 2,480 2,459 Station, Rangitukia Grace, W. R., and Meriana Tairua, Totara- 950 Nil nui Sb, Tuparoa Griffiths, H., Waikura, Tuparoa .. .. 1,876 2,326 Gudgeon, H., Ruatorea .. .. 2,279 2,245 Gudgeon, M., Wharekihauponga, Ruatorea 1,940 2,110 Haenga Parekura, Tumata Station, Tiki- 192 272 tiki Haerewa. Hokapa, Otaka Station, Ruatorea 323 223 Haerewa Mate, Makirikiri Station, Tikitiki 367 Nil Haig, Mrs. H., Kaitoto (private bag), Rua- 1,842 1,800 torea Haig, S., Ngapuke Station (private bag), 600 800 Hale, R. G. S., Puriri Station, Tokomaru Bay 1,141 1,202 Hale, R. G. S., Waingakia, Tokomaru Bay 4,160 4,919 Hale, S. J. S., Waingakia, Tokomaru Bay.. 1,674 2,096 Hall, F., Waihoa Station (c/o <T. Mcintosh, 1,108 1,200 Anaura), Tolaga Bay Hamiora Taumaunu, Otiki, Ruatorea . . 306 Nil Hami te Rapu, Ruatorea .. .. 813 625 Hariata Te Iri, Mangaharei, Ruatoroa .. 305 Nil Harris, G. T., Tinaaruhe .. .. 345 337 Hatara Matehe, Waipiro Bay .. .. 4,168 3,617 Hati Pakaroa, Otaramona, Tuparoa .. 835 1,012 Hay, James, Whitsome Hill (private bag), 133 289 Ruatorea Hekiera Rewarewa, Ruatorea .. .. 255 153 Hemi Wakarara, Rangikapua (c/o G. L. C. 914 400 Dalgaims), Tuparoa Heneriata to Angihau, Totaranui 6b, Wai- 608 507 takaro Heni Morete, Herupara, Kahukura .. 78 Nil Heni Tuhora, Te Anga Anga (c/o Waiapu 582 436 Farmers), Port Awanui Hera Kaiwai, Whakatawai Station,, Ruato- 622 707 * rea Hera Patuwai, Paorangi, Rangitukia .. 394 314 Hihi Haerewa, Rangitukia .. .. 606 600 Hills, J. F., Ruatorea .. .. .. 966 1,138 Hirini Tuahine, Titoi Whakana, Tapuwaeroa 52 60 Hobcroft, E. W., Whakaangiangi, Ruatorea 1,070 1,057 Hohua Karaka, P.O. Box 28, Tokomaru Bay 424 474 Hone Ngata and Hopa Kemara, Taurawhaiora 3,583 3,014 Station, Rangitukia Hone Potaka, Terrace Station, Waipiro Bay 650 1,192 Horianate Atahaia, Puketarumae, Ruatorea 29 Nil Horua Peehi, Waione Station, Rangitukia — 193 Houia Roto Tumehe, Takaroa, Waiomatatini 1,166 1,314 Hovell, T. S., Lonewood, Te Araroa .. 432 Nil

j No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, | 1926. 1927. Waiapu County—continued. Hune Poi, Pukemanuka, Tikitiki.. .. 1,940 2,424 Ihungia Farming Company (e/o 8. F. Bur- 17,888 17,874 dett), Tokomaru Bay Jackson, H. M., Hurakia, Tapuwaeroa .. 1,008 1,034 Jamieson, John, Pouturu, Tokomaru Bay.. 3,784 4,092 Jefierd, C. T., Mangarakai, Tokomaru Bay 3,240 3,500 Jefferd, F. R., Parenga Station, Tokomaru 1,597 2,065 Bay Joblin, E. II. ST., Tinaaruhe .. .. 1,715 1,846 Johnson, D. E., Tapuwaeroa .. .. 1 ,088 80 Kahiwa Pokai and Keita Pakau (o/o I). — 1,298 Johnson), Ruatorea Kataraina te Weehi, Mangaharea, Ruatorea 708 I 433 Keita Pepere, Harongatekahu, Waiomatatini 150 j 81 Kemp, A. L., Rotokautuku No. 1, Box 3, 1,402 1 1,442 Ruatorea Kemp, R., Paldra Station, Ruatorea .. 3,330 3,030 Kemp, Raymond W. (Estate of), (e/o 6,842 j 6,060 Manager), Tokomaru Bay Kereama Tihema, Whakamu Station (o/o 1,400 Nil M. Hyland), Port Awanui Kereopa Potaka (Estate of), (o/o Hone 419 | Nil Potaka), Okauia Station, Waipiro Bay Ket.i and Ihipera Makinare, Ruatorea .. 550 707 King, R. E., Anaura E. and F., Tolaga Bay 250 284 King, R. E., Nuhiti A 2, Tolaga Bay .. 466 464 King, R. E., Nuhiti C.I.B., Tolaga Bay .. 500 480 Kirkham, A. H., and Smith, P. V., Taoroa — 6,204 Station, Tokomaru Bay Koia Matehaere, Pohoterangi, Tikitiki .. — 1,398 Korau Haenga, Makaraka, Tuparoa .. 423 445 Koroniria Te Ana and Hone Hurumanu, 2,122 2,569 Tuha Station, Tinaaruhe Kouka Wiremu, Toiroa Station, Tokomaru — 256 Bay Lima, T. M., Maraetai, Tikitiki .. .. 1,594 2,000 Lockwood, William, Anaura, Tolaga Bay .. 1,245 1,040 Lockwood, William, Nuhiti B., Tolaga Bay 960 1,407 Lomas, A., Mangawhero Station (private 2,305 2,136 bag), Tokomaru Bay Ludbrook Bros., Waiorongomai, Tuparoa .. 11,018 11,089 Maepherson, Murdo, Tokomaru Bay .. 1,122 1,151 Makere Ngarimu, Whareponga, E.C. .. 5,733 6,123 Mangahauini Incorporated Owners (c/o Ihaia 8,796 9,379 Newton), Tokomaru Bay Manning, L. E. K. L. and A. M., Mangao- 2,231 2,337 tawhito (private bag), Ruatorea Matanuku, H. M. Ngatoro, and Ahipene 456 534 Kooti, Rangitukia Mate Kanoa Babington (o/o College Babing- 2,253 2,097 ton), Tokomaru Bay Maylon, Mrs. M. (o/o E. P. Murphy), Toko- 2,358 2,934 maru Bay McClutehie, —, Pana Station, Ruatorea .. — 1,357 MeClutohie, Benjamin, Mahora, Ruatorea.. 2,730 1,900 McClutehie, W., Tipare Station, Ruatorea.. 2,035 1,725 McCosh, S., Taeo Station, Ruatorea .. 900 700 McMenamin, W. R., Ruatorea .. .. 764 914 McMillan, Duncan, Hukanui Station, Rua- 1,992 2,461 torea McNeil, J. H., Tikitiki .. .. .. 1,610 j 1,700 Mereana Kaiwai, Ruatorea .. .. 280 250 Mikaera Peiwhairangi, Hikuwai, Tokomaru 813 962 Bay Mill, W. B., Beckshaven, Tokomaru Bay .. 8,129 8,665 Milner, Mrs. Hera. Matekino, Mangaehu, 1,306 1,765 Whangara Moni Taumaunu, Pallia, Tapuwaeroa .. 122 122 Murphy, E. R., Tauwhareparae, Tokomaru 6,734 6,069 Bay Murphy, R. K. (o/o Manager), Waiau 16,894 18,368 Station, Waiau, Tokomaru Bay Ngamataka Station (J. Grace, Manager), 950 1,165 Tapuwaeroa Ngata, Apirana T., Ahikouka, Waiomatatini 2,725 2,089 Ngata, Apirana T., Akuaku B., Kahukura 4,594 Nil Ngata, Apirana T., Kaiwaru, Waiomatatini 916 1,315 Ngata, Apirana T., Te Herenga, Waiomata- 1,210 1,510 tini Ngata, Apirana T., Tikitiki, Kahukura .. 6,095 6,106 Ngata Renata, Waitaiko, Kahukura .. 2,034 2,147 Ngatai Wanoa, Marangairoa Block, Rangi- 557 533 tukia Oakden, William, Papatotara, Ruatorea .. 558 581 Oates, J., Tokomaru Bay .. .. 205 485

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GISBORNE SHEEP DISTRICT —continued.

No. Of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Waiapu County— continued. O'Sullivan, M. F., Ruatorea .. .. 1,722 1,799 Paraone, Rawhiti, Mangatekapua, Buatorea 1,982 2,330 Parata, Hare, Tinaaruhe .. .. 2,000 Nil Parikapa Awatere, Waitekaha, Buatorea .. 450 435 Parker, W. L., Okahu, Waitakaro .. — 410 Peehi Horua and Tamati Kaiwai, Katuka, — 2,925 Rangitukia Peehi Horua, Kapenoa, Rangitukia .. 50 206 Pehi Horua, Meiha Akena, and Heni Taua, 354 164 Tawhino Station, Rangitukia Pehikuru Awatere and Hamiora Tawaho, 1,725 .1,167 Ngawhakatutu, Ruatorea Pene Heihi, Ahikokua 2b, Kahukura .. 5,446 5,030 Peta Moeke, Tapuwaeroa .. .. 60S 810 Piripi Rairi and others, Katuku, Rangitukia 2,558 I Nil Pitiori Tepuni, Arataha, Waiomatatini .. 1,372 | 671 Poihipi Mokena, Rangitukia .. .. 768 650 Potini Wharehinga and Mei Himeata (e/o 1,304 Nil Takapau Store), Tinaaruhe Proprietors of Akauku A 10 Block (e/o Wai- — I 574 apu Farmers' Co-operative Co.), Ruatorea Proprietors of Akauku A llu Block, Popue — 1,030 Station, Tu Fox, Waipiro Bay Proprietors of Kahuitara A Block (e/o Wai- — 844 apu Farmers' Co-operative Co.), Ruatorea Proprietors of Marangairoa lo 5 Block, Hura- 436 774 kia Station (c/o Taare Korinete), Tikitiki Proprietors of Marangairoa lc 1b (c/oTaare 1,580 1,682 Korinete), Tikitiki Proprietors of Marangairoa lc 2 Block (c/o 420 503 Taare Korinete), Tikitiki Proprietors of Matahiia A 1 Block (c/o Mr. — 746 A. T. Ngata), Waiomatatini Proprietors of Ngawliakatutu, A 14 Block — 150 (c/o Moni Taumaunu), Ruatorea Proprietors of Ngawhakatutu A 3 Block, Kia — 860 Ora Station, c/o Wi Tawaho, Ruatorea Proprietors of Poroporo, 1b Block (c/o Mr. — 1,056 A. F. T. Ngata), Waiomatatini Proprietors of Tokomaru, 4c, 2d, and G 1b — 1,190 Blocks (c/o Wiremu Potae), Box 9, Tokomaru Bay Proprietors of Tokomaru B 5 Block (c/o 1,041 1,070 H. H. Fairlie), Tokomaru Bay Proprietors of Toataranui A 6 Block (c/o — 706 Pakanui Nihoniho), Waitakaro Proprietors of Turitaka A 3 Block (c/o — 765 Waiapu Farmers' Co-operative Co.), Tikitiki Proprietors of Wai-o-Matatini and adjacent 2,071 Nil Blocks (c/o A. T. Ngata), Kahukura Proprietors of Waiomatatini A 3 Block (c/o — 43 A. T. Ngata), Waiomatatini Proprietors of Waiomatatini A 9 Block, Waio- — 822 matatini Proprietors of Waipiro A 6 and adjacent 940 980 Blocks (c/o A. T. Ngata), Kahukura Proprietors of Waipiro A 29 Block (c/o Hami 2,180 2,692 Te Raptt, Tinaaruhe) Rahera Rairi, Rangitukia .. .. 1,268 1,182 Raroa, Henare, Te Kapa, Port Awanui .. 500 Nil Reedy, J. M., Orua Station (private bag), 2,465 3,974 Ruatorea Reedy, Mrs. Materoa, Kapa (c/o J. M. Reedy) 1,395 1,383 (private bag), Ruatorea lieedy, Mrs. Materoa (c/o J. M. Reedy), 1,808 2,055 Wairanga (private bag), Ruatorea Renata Paaka, Waitakaro .. .. — 410 Reweti Totorewa and Iharaira Pokiha, 1,678 1,680 Tikitiki Reynolds Bros., Mangaroa, Tolaga Bay .. 6,187 5,990 Rima, Pete (c/o F. Manuel), Tikitiki . . 2,326 2,281 Ritimana Parata, Meha Station, Waipiro Bay 1,816 2,220 Riwai Puarakau, Tinaaruhe .. .. 418 452 Ropata Maniera and Apirana Matewaru, 205 1 412 Waitoru, Rangitukia Ruangarelni Limited (c/o D. W. W. Wil- 6,360 6,175 iiams), Tokomaru Bay Runciman, G. A., Waipuna, Tokomaru Bay 1,021 627 Runciman, K. G., Tinaaruhe .. .. 1,224 1,096 Hutu Tawhiorangi, Kia Ora Station, Ruato- 658 [ Nil re a Sharland, .J. E. F., Whakaangiangi, Kahu- 1,056 1,041 kura Shepherd, A., Mahi Station, Tokomaru Bay 815 802 Smith, A. H., Tawhiti, Tokomaru Bay .. 1,475 960

Ko. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, j 1926, 1927. Waiapu County—continued. Smith, James, and Hori N., Pakira, Rangi- 372 303 tukia Smith, Joseph, Pukekaahu, Tikitiki .. 250 260 Somerville, A. F. (c/o Murray Roberts and 2,020 Nil Co., Limited, Wellington) Southern, William, To Pora, Waipiro Bay.. 2,859 3,248 Spratt, J. J., Mangahewa, Tokomaru Bay.. 1,550 1,427 Stevens, Henry, Tinaaruhe .. .. 1,200 1,085 Stock, E. J., Te Rohe, Tokomaru Bay .. 1,735 1,438 Taare Hihi, Te Huranonga, Rangitukia .. 120 186 Tamati Nehu, Te Rohe, Tokomaru Bay .. 1,428 1,282 Tamati Taiapu, Angi Angi Station, Kaliu- 820 944 kura Tamepo Renata, Ahirau, Tokomaru Bay .. , 1,500 1,625 Tamepo Renata, Opiki, Tokomaru Bay .. 3,000 2,538 Taplin, J. H., Touira, Ruatorea .. .. 776 1,098 Taplin, Mrs. J. H., Mokoiwi, Ruatorea .. 4,156 4,730 Tawhino Putuwai, Makirikiri Station (c/o — 331 Mr. V. Richard), Rangitukia Tawhiti Incorporated Blocks (c/o Mr. W. J. , 1,978 2,746 Ryland), Tokomaru Bay Te Ao Kuirangi Toheriri, Hakiu Station, •— 370 Waipiro Bay Te Iwi Pani Haua (c/o Kahua Haua), Te Ahi 100 Nil Ateatua, Waitakaro Te Urunga Potae, Tokomaru Bay .. 1,120 1,358 Tewera Tuhau (c/o Mr. C. Kirk), Waipiro Bay — 1 200 Te Whare Haerewa, Maraehara, Rangitukia 700 1,160 Tira and Prince Manuel, Pito Station, Rangi- 255 303 tukia Turei, I). M., East Cape .. .. 631 581 Tuteri Poi, Rangitukia .. .. .. 950 762 Verity, G. H., Tinaaruhe .. .. 1,265 1,110 Waiapu Farmers' Co-operative Company, 1,210 Nil Limited, Polio Station, Tikitiki Waikari, Hori, Waiunu, P.O. Box 19, Tiki- 1,200 1,320 tiki Waikohai Koia, Kahukahiti Station, Kahu- 710 721 kura Waipaua Station (Proprietors of), (c/o Turu- 1,265 1,753 hira Mahemahe), Waitakaro Walker, Roana, Ruatorea .. .. 1,842 2,045 Wallis, A. H., Horehore, Tokomaru Bay .. 5,930 5,767 Wallis, A. H., Onetohunga, Tokomaru Bay 5,429 5,540 Warihi Tako, Mangawhariki 1b, Tinaaruhe 1,238 726 Warihi Tako, Waingaroa, Tinaaruhe .. 1,350 1,458 Watkins, B. C., Ohinepoutea, Ruatorea .. 4,612 4,714 Watt, Mrs. M. J., Arero .. .. 745 465 Whakamu Station (c/o Tuta Te Kuri), 1,400 1,725 Tikitiki Whare Eriki, Ahioteatua, Waitakaro .. 214 Nil Wharehinga Potini, Tinaaruhe .. .. — 841 Whare Koto (part of Waipiro No. 1 Block), 700 480 Box 36, Tokomaru Bay Wicksteed, P., Ruatahunga Station, Toko- 1,809 I 1,630 maru Bay Wicksteed, R. H., Tukamore, Ruatorea .. — 1,352 Wicksteed, Mrs. Bertha, Waimuku, Ruatorea 71 41 Wicksteed, Mrs. E. M., Oturanui, Ruatorea 324 270 Wicksteed, Robert H., Oturanui, Ruatorea 3,318 2,326 Wi Hunia (c/o Whio Parae), Waitakaro .. 1,380 1,718 Williams, Arnold B., Puketiti, Tokomaru 10,973 11,165 Bay Williams, F. J., Waipare, Gisborne .. 4,544 4,143 Williams, G. T. (Estate of), Mokoiwi, Rua- 6,234 7,093 torea Williams, H. B., Huiarua, Tokomaru Bay.. 30,180 30,606 Williams, H. E., Ruatorea .. .. 5,341 5,663 Williams, Kenneth S., Aorangi, Maunga, 14,101 13,949 Tokomaru Bay Williams, Mrs. E. P., Waipare, Gisborne .. 7,092 7,708 Williams, O. T., Ruatorea .. .. 4,501 4,489" Williams, T. S., Kaharau, Ruatorea .. ; 185 265 Williams, T. S., Pakihiroa Station, Ruatorea 11,791 12,570 Willis, William, Owetea, Tokomaru Bay .. j 4,446 4,733 Wi Pepere, Tapuaehikitia, Waiomatatini . . 631 881 Wiremu Hautonga Rangi, Mangahareia, ! 1,070 937 Ruatorea Wiremu Potae, Pourau, Tokomaru Bay .. 4,470 4,465 Wi Waikari, Ahiweka, Box 19, Tikitiki .. 1,510 1,450 Woodford, Joseph, Kopuaroa, Waipiro Bay 356 511 Woodford, Joseph, Waipiro Bay .. 454 501 520,860 540,069

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GISBORNE SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, J 1926. 192V. UAWA COUNTY. Ames, F., Tolaga Bay .. .. 148 115 Bagrie, George T. (Estate of), (c/o Public 1,720 Nil Trustee, Gisborne) Bayly, H., jun. (c/o Mr. C. Blackburn), •— 2,400 Gisborne Baker Bros., Puketawa, Tolaga Bay .. 1,983 1,835 Barker, H. W., Roro-o-tahe, Tolaga Bay .. 7,628 8,589 Barron, H. P. and R., West Ho, Tolaga Bay 6,005 6,080 Bartram, O. E., Kowhai Tops, Arataha, To- 1,275 1,300 laga Bay Bartram, O. E., Wairnia, Tolaga Bay .. 1,940 2,139 Bartram, Owen E., Waihapua, Tolaga Bay 2,975 4,357 Black, E. R., Arikihi, Gisborne .. .. 9,065 9,410 Black, G., Arikihi .. .. .. 1,669 1,641 Boland, E., Hauiti, Tolaga Bay .. .. 350 1,226 Boland, E. B., Riverside, Tolaga Bay .. 250 278 1 Calcott, W., Tolaga Bay .. .. 1,024 Nil Caldwell Bros., Doonholm, Tolaga Bay .. 6,000 6,566 Caldwell Bros., Marunga Block, Tolaga Bay 3,000 2,278 Corbett, W. A., Tolaga Bay .. .. 30 12 Craill, R., Te Marunga, Arataha, Tolaga Bay 3,800 3,700 Cranswick, Alan, Tolaga Bay .. .. — 108 Cranswick Bros., Tolaga Bay .. .. 100 Nil de Lautour, H. 13., Tutamoe, Tolaga Bay . . 2,000 Nil Donald, Arthur, Waimamu, Tolaga Bay .. 280 227 Dunn, B., Tolaga Bay .. .. .. — 28 Fitzgerald Bros., Mangatokerau, Tolaga Bay 8,910 8,810 Fleming, H. M., Paramata Block, Tolaga Bay 207 250 Ford, S. H., Mangatoetoe, Aratapa .. 3,000 2,940 Gilder, A. C., Paramata Block, Tolaga Bay 140 160 Gilman, Thomas, Tolaga Bay .. .. 220 205 Graham, Malcolm, Whakero, Tolaga Bay .. 962 983 Griffin Bros., Puketawa, Tolaga Bay .. 1,762 Nil Hall, A. G., Mangatuna, Tolaga Bay .. 772 Nil Hall, F., Anaura (c/o I. Mcintosh), Tolaga 9,213 8,996 Bay Hall, W., Butcher, Mangatuna, Tolaga Bay — 11 Harries, E., Tolaga Bay .. .. — 8 Hawkins, D., Mangakohekohe, Tolaga Bay 1,457 1,299 Hawkins, D., The Lake, Tolaga Bay .. 2,020 2,517 Hawkins, D. H., Mangatanawere, Tolaga Bay 1,250 1,200 Hutchinson, E. M. and F., Taurua, Hauiti, 10,245 10,460 Tolaga Bay Irving and Mcintosh, Tolaga Bay .. 3,782 3,911 James, 0. G., Te Parae, Tolaga Bay .. 1,290 1,497 Jolley, C., Arataha .. .. .. 870 870 Kelly, E. G., Paramata, Tolaga Bay . . 6 Nil Kiore Sheep-farming Company, " Huanui " 17,120 20,000 (c/o D. Hawkins), Tolaga Bay Kiore Sheep-farming Company, "Kiore" 2,664 7,557 (c/o D. Hawkins), Tolaga Bay Leggett, F. G., Tolaga Bay . . .. 1,150 1,195 Loffler, H. T., Puketawa, Tolaga Bay .. 973 976 Lohoar, J., and Mrs. M. E., Tolaga Bay .. — 7 Loisel, F. Henry, Tauwharepare (private 13,200 12,000 bag), Gisborne Loisel, F. H., Waihau (private bag), Gisborne 12,150 11,850 Mackay, John, Te Kura Road, Kaiti .. 1,225 1,229 Macintosh, J. R., Broadlands, Hauiti, To- 1,886 1,981 laga Bay Mcintosh, Alexander, Puketawa, Tolaga Bay 6,730 8,370 Melntoshj K. G., Glenreay, Tolaga Bay .. 1,464 1,377 McMillan, William, Delta, Tolaga Bay .. 466 515 McNeil, Joseph (private bag), Tolaga Bay.. 1,820 1,938 McNeil, R., Wigan, Arataha, Tolaga Bay .. 2,810 3,870 Martin, Howard, Tolaga Bay .. .. 792 Nil MUer, A. H., Tolaga Bay . . .. — 756 Moore, J. A., Paramata Reserve, Hauiti, 10 12 Tolaga Bay Morris, John B., Kaiua, Hauiti, Tolaga Bay 2,804 2,787 Mullaney, M., Riverbank, Arataha, Tolaga 800 950 Bay Murphy, E. R., Waingaromia, Tokomaru 5,497 5,358 Bay Ngata, A. T., and Miss Sarah Milner, Puatai 4,427 4,415 Station, Whangara Patterson, J. S., Tolaga Bay .. .. 2,800 2,600 Price, A. D., Tolaga Bay .. .. 132 144 Redstone, 0., Tolaga Bay .. .. 303 250 Reeves, A., Matatuatonga (per A. E. Reeves, 2,400 2,116 Trustee), Tolaga Bay Reeves, Andrew, Uawa, Tolaga Bay .. 2,840 2,850 Reeves, Andrew, Wharekaka, Tolaga Bay.. 560 520 Reeves Bros., Mokairau (private bag), Gis- — 3,813 borne

No. of Sheep on April 80,1 April 30, 1926. 1927. Uawa County—continued. Reeves, J. L., Loudeon Hills, Tolaga Bay.. 4,250 4,300 Reeves, J. L., Waingaromia, Tolaga Bay .. 4,250 4,100 Reeves, Lots 2 and 3, Mangahcia, Tolaga Bay ■— 600 Reynolds, R. J. (Estate of), (o/o Manager), 11,390 11,100 Mangaheia, Hauiti, Tolaga Bay Robertson and Trafford, Arataha, Tolaga Bay J, 830 Nil Robertson, C. S., Aratalia, Tolaga Bay .. 1,830 2,010 Robinson, G. T. and E. J. (private bag), 118 Nil Tolaga Bay Shelton, F. W., Raroa, Tolaga Bay .. 1,790 2,080 Smith, C. E., Tolaga Bay .. .. 214 319 Speneer, C. C. and S. I)., Tanguru Station, 3,320 3,402 Tolaga Bay Spencer, S. K., Ngatawakawaka, Tolaga 4,500 4,750 Bay Tautau Bros, (c/o H. Symes), Gisborne .. 459 608 Taylor, A. F., Box 283, Gisborne .. 791 778 The East Coast Commissioner, Paramata, 1,197 2,657 Gisborne The East Coast Commissioner (Tolaga Bay), 1,305 2,865 Gisborne IJtting, T. Teesdale, Wigan, Tolaga Bay . 3,775 4,123 Waru Bros., Kopuatarakihi, Tolaga Bay .. 1,200 1,520 Watkins, R. F. R., Tolaga Bay .. .. 1,000 1,056 Weeks, P. T., Wharehaka, Tolaga Bay .. 41 36 227,631 242,146 COOK COUNTY. Adair, William Henry, Wai Whenua, Manu- 716 719 tuke Allen, W., Matawhero .. .. .. 264 261 Alley, 0. J. M., Box 104, Gisborne .. 675 634 Andrews, James, Kikitu, Whangara .. 1,236 1,710 Andrews, J., Makorori, Whangara .. 2,269 2,894 Andrews, J., Whangara.. .. .. 790 1,542 Atkins, R., jnn., Kia Mooi, Patutahi .. 66 102 Atkins, William, Swarthmore, Patutahi .. 70 90 Bailie and Hamilton, Waimata Valley .. 3,214 3,751 Bailie, Thomas (private bag), Gisborne .. 4,574 5,412 Baird, W., and Son, " Creive," Waerenga-a- 673 757 hika Baker, E. H., Kupenga, Gisborne .. 2,300 2,461 Ballard, George H., Patutahi .. .. 47 113 Barber, G. K. B., Waimata .. .. 1,935 1,922 Barker, Richard, Waimanu Station, Gisborne 6,360 7,109 Barker, Vincent, Pukeakura, Gisborne .. 6,936 7,102 Barker, W. R„ Glenroy, Gisborne .. 7,253 8,844 Barry, D. J., Post Office, Gisborne .. 9 85 Benson, J. E., Ormond .. .. 3,328 3,502 Berry, James, Abbotsford, Tiniroto .. 2,203 2,930 Berry, W. J., Mangakuri (private bag), Gis- 1,080 982 borne Bilham, E. D., Patutahi .. .. 15 Nil Birrell. R. V., Waerenga-o-kuri .. .. 216 5 Black, A. and H. W., Manutuke .. 1,200 923 Black, D. C., Makuriti (c/o E. W. M. Wallis), 3,319 3,409 (private bag), Gisborne Black, E. R., Maraiti, Pakowhai (private — 297 bag), Gisborne Black, R. G. and J. G. (Estate of), (E. R. 6,545 7,231 Black, Manager), Paikowhai (private bag), Gisborne Black, W. Stuart, Stratholrn, 8 Rutene 850 850 Road, Gisborne Blair, F. J., Waipaoa .. .. .. 734 968 Bolitho, N. G., Tutuka, Waerenga-a-hika — 485 Bowen, Frederick Small (private bag), 1,200 2,255 Maraetaha, Gisborne Boyd, James, Manutuke .. .. 80 30 Bradford, J., Manutuke.. .. .. 4 60 Briant, Mrs. M. J., Patutahi .. .. 340 408 Brosnahan, A. G. Tahunga (private bag), 725 Nil Gisborne Brosnahan, T., Blackwood, Patutahi .. 1,186 .1,780 Brosnahan, T., Iona Property, Gisborne .. 405 Nil Brown, Alec., Te Hapua, Waerenga-a-hika 336 404 Bruce, F. O., W.ainiata (private bag), Gis- 885 600 borne Bruce, Francis Ormond, Wharehinu (private 600 1,102 bag), Gisborne Bryson, M., Patutahi .. .. .. 100 100 Bryson, Mrs. Sarah, Lavenham, Patutahi .. 150 200 Bull, E. A., Mangapapa .. .. 595 712 Bullen, Harry G., Umuhaka, Wharerata .. 1,127 1,034

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GISBORNE SHEEP DISTRICT —continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30,1 April 30, 1920. | 1927. Cook County—continued. Bullen, Mrs. F. M. H., Wharerata (private — 47 bag), Gisborne Burgess, J. 1)., Poariki (private bag), Gisborne 3,064 3,027 Burland, C. B. (private bag), Balmoral, 1,007 1,840 Gisborne Bushnell, Herbert P., Whareongaonga 1,009 993 (private bag), Gisborne Cameron, A. J. (Estate of), Pouparae, Wae- 487 515 renga-a-hika Cameron, D. P., Waerenga-a-hika .. 755 864 Cameron, E. A. (rural delivery). Bushmere, 61 37 Gisborne Cameron, E., Tonga, Box 100, Gisborne .. 379 542 Cameron, Robert, Repongaere, Patutahi .. — 50 Campbell, McK., Wharerata .. .. 189 Nil Campbell, Mrs. H. E., Wharerata .. 78 Nil Carroll and Cooper, Glencoe Settlement, 653 | 812 Patutahi Chrisp Bros., Tarewa, Gisborne .. .. 3,888 Nil Christophers, A. C., Rerehou, Ngatapa .. 744 Nil Clark, W., Opou, Gisborne .. .. 7,541 8,913 Clark, W., Papatu, Gisborne .. 5,335 4,997 Clements, A., Ngatapa .. .. .. 1,132 j 871 Collin, P., Gisborne .. .. .. 224 32 Cook, W. D. (private bag), Eastwoodhill, 1,564 1,950 Gisborne Coop, E. and G. (private bag), Tarawera, 6,891 7,134 Gisborne Coop, L. H., " King's," Pouawa, Gisborne 400 515 Coop, L. H., Motokio, Gisborne .. .. 1,400 1,320 Coop, R. W., Hiwera, Muriwai .. .. 1,500 1,328 Coop, R. W., Nicks Head, Muriwai .. 3,471 3,469 Cooper, Herbert, Tiniroto .. .. — 140 Cooper, William (Estate of), (c/o Graham 3,619 Nil and Dobson), Mohairau, Gisborne Cooper, William (Estate of), (c/o Graham 1,618 2,167 and Dobson), Wainui Station, Gisborne Craill, Thomas, Middleton, Patutahi .. 3,440 3,694 Cumming, D. J., Yarrow Braes, Ormond .. 3 77 Daulton, J. E., Ruaohinetu, Manutuke .. 511 722 Bods, Mrs. M. F., Marshlans, Ormond .. — 70 Bods, W. A., Mangahoui, Ngatapa .. 410 775 Douglas, David, Cathame, Post-office, Gis- 1,705 1,716 borne Douglas, M. W., Post-office, Whangara .. 1,345 1,854 Dunn, George, The Willows, Matawliero .. 180 204 Dunstan, T. J., The Willows, Matawhero .. 114 165 Ellmers, Edward, Oakhurst, Hangaroa .. 2,886 3,000 Etera Ahuriri, Papatu, Manutuke .. — 360 Falconer, A., Ngatapa .. .. .. 829 807 Faulkner, Albert J. (Estate of), Wairabaia, 5,012 5,650 Muriwai Feast, C. W., Ngatapa .. .. .. 51 114 Fenton, R. G., Waerenga-a-hika . . .. 380 Nil Field, J. C., Homebush, Gisborne .. 72 173 Field, J. C., Makiri, Waimata Valley, Gis- 5,760 6,204 borne Field, T. A., " Glendale," Manutuke .. 734 850 Fisken, R., Waimata Valley, Gisborne .. 3,000 Nil Fisken, R., Paritu, Lowe Street, Gisborne.. 3,500 4,681 Fisken, R., Matawhero, Lowe Street, Gis- — 2,200 borne Fitzgerald, E., The Willows, Box 184, — 109 Gisborne Fitzgerald, R. G., Rickard, Ngatapa .. — 930 Fitzgerald, Robert, " Pateika " (private bag), 1,452 1,424 Gisborne Fitzgerald, W. L., Ngatapa .. .. 618 721 Fitzgorald, R. G. and M. R., Mangamoteo 3,236 3,500 (c/o J. B. Von Pein), (private bag), Gisborne Foley, Thomas, Manutuke .. .. 307 271 Foster, J., Patutahi .. .. .. 226 Nil Foxley, P. Glendhu (private bag), Gisborne 645 1,320 Fraser and Scott (c/o T. Fraser, jun.), 1,400 1,400 Whangara Fraser, Thomas, jun., Hikato, Whangara .. 2,000 2,200 Gaddum, F. G., Box 100, Gisborne .. 4,155 4,085 Gibson, Charles, Puninga, Manutuke .. 1,216 1,690 Gibson, Mrs. Jane, Manutuke .. ..1,618 2,535 Gillingham, S. E., Waerenga-o-kuri .. 4,017 4,135 Gisborne Harbour Board, Whareongaonga, — 130 Gisborno Gisborne Sheep-farmers' F. M. and M. Co., — 5 Gisborne

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Cook County—continued. Glassford, N. G., Cairnmore, Tiniroto .. i 1,111 Nil Gordon, I)., " Tahuroa," (private bag), ! 1,615 1,630 Manutuke Graham, Barnes, and Guthrie Smith, Strath- j 9,000 9,228 blane, Lower Hangaroa Graham, F. W. R., Pukemata, Ormond .. 4,822 5,209 Graham, J. P. and R., Mangatima (private 1,525 1,735 box 58), Gisborne Graham, William, Mount Florida, Ormond 1,160 1,170 Graham, William, Ngakaroa, Ormond .. j 2,610 3,906 Gray, Charles (Estate of), Mangarara, Wai- | 5,168 5,130 mata Valley Gray, Charles, Waiohika, Gisborne .. ! 2,040 3,290 Greenstreet, J., Block IV, Patutahi .. j 350 Nil Greenstreet, J., Block V, Patutahi .. 508 Nil Gregory Ltd. (c/o F. Tutenberg), Wharorata j — 888 Gregory and Tutenberg, Wharerata .. — I 718 Grey, L., Hangaroa (private bag), Gisborne 2,150 1 2,190 Habgood, F., Patutahi .. .. .. 341 359 Hair Bros, (c/o Paritu private bag), Gisborne i 3,933 j 3,466 Hair, D. and W., Lavenham, Patutahi .. j 1,837 j 2,587 Hale, G. C., Manutuke .. .. .. j 155 j 200 Hall and Clarke, Paparatu Station, Waingake 19,674 ' 19,363 Hall, F., The Willows (c/o C. Hall, 107 Rutene! — 679 Road), Gisborne Hall, F., Marshlands (e/o C. Hall, 107 Rutene j — 2,225 Road), Gisborne Hall, M. T. B. (private bag), Gisborne .. 1,644 1,963 Hamilton Bros., The Glen, Ngatapa .. | 150 Nil Hamilton, J. T., The Glen, Ngatapa .. — 260 Hamon, J., Waerenga-a-hika .. .. 482 650 Hansen, A. J. O., Patutahi .. .. 70 I 170 Harrington, Mrs. Sarah, Manutuke .. 1 750 I 908 Harris, C. L., Vindex, Pehiri .. .. 732 695 Harris, F. D., Waerenga-o-kuri .. .. 410 412 Harris, Mrs. Sophia Louisa, Avondale, J10,205 10,543 . (private bag), Gisborne Harris, T. J., jun., Hangaroa .. .. j 2,920 2,193 Harris, W. E., Waerenga-o-kuri .. .. 5,570 5,300 Hatton, Alfred (Estate of), Feradale, Ormond 752 913 Hegarty, H. and W. H., Waikereru Station, j 6,315 6,092 Gisborne Hcmapo, J. (c/o A. C. Steele), (private 103 123 bag), Gisborne Hemi-te-Ua, Te Reinga.. .. .. 40 60 Hills, J. E., Ngatapa .. .. .. — 123 Hills, M. P., Old Ngatapa Homestead, i 100 j 120 Ngatapa Hogan, J. J., Patutahi .. .. .. — 35 Hogan, M. J., Repongaere Settlement, Pa- \ 460 473 tutahi Holden, J. and T., Rimuroa, Gisborne .. 13,119 | 13,614 Holden, M. L., Pouawa (private bag), Gis- 2,650 j 4,277 borne Honihana Matu (c/o Dalgety and Co.), Gis- 100 ! 102 borne Horsfall, Mrs. Agnes, Ngatapa .. .. 965 Nil Horsfall, O. P., (Estate of), (c/o J. Eivers, — 767 Loan and Mercantile Agency Co.), Gisborne Hunt, J., Tapaka, Hexton .. .. 426 650 Hutchison, J. (private bag), Manutuke .. 321 Nil Hutchinson, L. M. (c/o J. L. Bellerly), 2,435 2,032 Waerenga-o-kuri Jackson, H. C. (Estate of), Waihirere Station, 2,504 Nil Box 116, Gisborne Jackson, R., Ormond .. .. .. 26 100 Jcffery, Mrs. A., Te Aroha, Pehiri .. 2,958 3,169 Jex-Blake, Thomas, Mangapoiki, Waingake 5,610 5,132 Jobson, G. IJ., Manutuke .. .. 574 801 Jobson, J., Mantle Hill, Patutahi .. 665 200 Jobson, William, Rapanui, Matawhero .. 720 833 Johnstone, J. G., Waihirere, Ormond .. 179 273 Jones, A. G., Patutahi .. .. .. — 280 Judd, A. and C., Patutahi .. .. 949 795 Judd, William and A., Matawhero .. 376 688 Julian, L., Ormond .. .. .. — 19 Kaiti Meat Mart, Wainui Road, Gisborne .. — 162 Keats, F., Waerenga-a-hika .. .. 18 22 Kent, H. E., Waihau, Tiniroto .. .. 1,435 1,396 Kenway Bros., Tunaiti, Waimata Valley, 3,140 3,110 Gisborne | King, J. F., Manutuke .. .. .. 430 460 Kirkpatrick, A., Linns, Patutahi. . .. 1,600 1,600 Kirkpatrick, David, Linns, Patutahi .. 500 500

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GISBORNE SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

5—H. 238,

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927; Cook County—continued. Knight, Edgar, Patutahi .. ., 522 759 Ladd, F. W., Burnside, Patutahi .. 32 133 Lamb, J. L., Ormond .. .. .. 12 5 Lane, John M., Ngatapa .. .. 850 Nil Lange, A. C., The Willows, Matawhero .. 167 274 Lange, H. 1). C., Mangatoetoe, Ruapani, 907 700 Wharerata Lange, Mrs. E. J., Tawheretu, 253 Stout 660 393 Street, Gisborne Langford, A. C., Bayly Street, Gisborne 150 380 Lascelles, C. H. W., Neilgberry, Ngatapa .. 159 255 Laver, C. C., Rerehou, Ngatapa (private bag), — 756 Gisborne Lees, T. R., Kohekohe, Manutuke .. 1,814 2,491 Lennie, Edward, Te Koa, Ngatapa .. 500 714 Lindsay, T. E., Whakapounake (private 1,803 2,633 bag), Wairoa Little, R., Tyndall Road, Kaiti .. .. 254 Nil Livingston, H. B., Rangunui, Manutuke .. 465 455 Livingston, W. McM., Rangunui, Box 8, 654 733 Manutuke Livingston, W. McM., Reay, Box 8, •— 1,178 Manutuke Livingston, W. McM., Tokonui, Box 8, 602 564 Manutuke Loffler, Mrs. K., Miss E. M. Fitzgerald, and 752 803 J. R. Fitzgerald, Tangamatai, Tolaga Bay Lougher, D. T., Pehiri .. .. .. 749 583 Lyons, Samuel, Patutahi .. .. 6 4 Lysnar, G. H., Taumutu Station (private 3,111 2,911 bag), Gisborne Lysnar, Miss W. F., Waimoana Station, 2,812 2,424 Box 541. Gisborne Lysnar, W. I)., Parikanapa, Box 541, 1,120 650 Gisborne Machell, John (Estate of), Tiniroto (c/o 2,007 1,910 Public Trust), Gisborne Machell, John (Estate of), Stout Street, Gis- 600 Nil borne Mackie, J. M., Repongaere, Patutahi .. 475 475 Mackintosh, J. A., Whangara .. .. — 308 MacLaurin, W. G., Waipura, Gisborne .. 2,953 3,346 Mander, M. B., Horoeka, Gisborne .. 3,200 3,107 Marsh, P. F., Te Papa, Ormond .. .. 874 882 Marshall, R. and J., Wakaroa, Waimata 4,100 4,222 Valley Matthews and Wilson, Te Kuri Station (c/o 1,613 1,820 Charles Matthews), Manga papa Matthews, Charles, Te Ruanui, Marigapapa 1,598 1,890 Matthews, Mrs. Eleanor, Mangapapa .. 427 455 Maxwell, W., Kopuatuaki (private bag), Gis- 3,270 Nil borne McAra, H. B. (private bag), Gisborne .. 812 859 McCliskie, W. A., Ngatapa .. .. 1,312 1,545 McGonigal, W. (private bag), Tiniroto .. 718 1,025 McGregor, Alfred J., Ngahuru (private bag), 2,158 1,868 Gisborne Mcintosh, F. D., Matawhero .. .. 40 150 Mcintosh, L. A., Reay Station, Manutuke .. — 3,394 Mcintosh, S. M., Repongaere, Patutahi .. 200 83 Melntyre, J. T., Battle Hill, Manutuke .. 1,073 1,-133 Mclver, J., Manutuke .. .. .. — 395 McKay, D. and J. S., Ormond .. .. — 605 McKay, D., Mangataikehu, Ormond .. 605 Nil McKay, John, Whenuanui, Ngatapa .. 200 512 McKenzie, A. J. M., Seaforth, Ormond .. 247 359 McKinnon, R., Ormond.. .. .. 199 Nil McLaurin Bros, (private bag), Gisborne .. 6,491 6,610 McLean, Allan, Ngatara, Pehiri .. .. 2,457 2,184 McLean, W. C., Gowerville, Gisborne .. 1,863 1,935 MoLoughlin Bros., Ballinamuck, Patutahi.. 813 1,007 McLoughlin, J. M., Ngatapa .. .. 533 710 McNee, Butcher, Makaraka .. .. 17 Nil f McPherson, A., and F. J. Simpson, Kanuka 2,340 2,151 ! (private bag), Gisborne Menzies, C. E., Glencoe, Patutahi .. — 704 f Miller, R. C., Kia Ora, Waerenga-a-hika .. 3,986 4,186 f Miller, R. C., Royston, Waerenga-a-hika .. 21 129 Mills, David, Makauri .. .. .. 305 400 i Mills, Mrs. E. W., Waikura, Pehiri .. 1,680 1,554 Monek, A. S., Waimata Valley .. .. 1,330 1,397 f Monckton, E. M., Patutahi .. .. 4,890 4,880 f Monckton, J. M., Patutahi .. .. 4,535 3,903 f Morice, F., Whakapunake (private bag), Gis- 1,550 j 2,200 i borne I f

No. of Sheep'oa April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Cook County—continued. Morris, C. H., Ngatapa .. .. .. 1,242 1,324 Morrow, John, jun., Patutahi .. .. — 100 Mortleman, A., Makauri ., .. 13 71 Moscrip, P. S., Manutuke .. .. 7,59 780 Mossman and Mossman, The Laurels, Wae- 1,768 1,970 renga-o-kuri Mossman, A. W., Dunsirk, Waerenga-o-kuri — 1,358 Mossman, P. W., Tiniroto .. .. 3,550 4,385 Muir, George, Makaraka . . .. 410 400 Muir, Mrs. M., Ngatapa.. .. .. 1,114 1,080 Murphy, J. R., Repongaere Station, Patutahi 28 Nil Murphy, J. R., Tangihau Station (private 18,894 18,985 bag), Gisborne Murphy, Mrs. E. C., Maraetaha, Muriwai.. 3,112 3,154 Murphy, Ralph C., Panikau Station, Gis- 15,000 15,000 borne Nelson, Mrs. W. B. (c/o Robert Cresswell), 7,317 7,135 (private bag), Parikanapa, Gisborne Neshausen, M. O., Pa Kirikiri, Manutuke .. 15 20 Newman, L., Te Matai, Waimata Valley .. 1,810 2,132 Newman, Mrs. Phcebe, Waipaoa .. .. 1,588 1,831 Newman, S., Tokata, Waimata Valley .. — 3,250 Nichol, A. J., 58 Stout Street, Gisborne .. 658 655 Niekerson, J., Waerenga-a-hika .. .. 70 35 Noble-Campbell Bros., Whakatu, Tiniroto .. 154 567 Nolan, James W., Otipi, Gisborne .. 417 419 Nolan, G. W., Ormond, Gisborne .. — 367 O'Connell, C. W., Ngatapa .. .. 588 149 Ogden, G. A., Manutuke .. .. 194 404 O'Grady, J., Upper Stout Street, Gisborne 30 90 Orr, James, Mangakiore (private bag), Te 2,573 2,775 Karaha Osborn and Son, Matawhero, Gisborne .. — 40 Osmond, G. F., Kapurango, Te Arai Valley, ] ,441 1,556 Waingake Osmond, J., Waingake .. .. .. 500 Nil Parker Bros., Waingake .. .. 13,408 14,505 Parker, Mrs. M. T„ Waikanae, Makaraka .. 350 543 Peel, T. E„ Box 69, Patutahi .. .. — 80 Perry, A. L., Ledmhor (private bag), Gis- 1,067 1,168 borne Picken, William, Alford, Patutahi .. 489 997 Pilmer, W. C., Papatu, Makaraka .. 740 Nil Pilmer, W. C., Patutahi, Makaraka .. 280 267 Pilmer, W. C., Puninga, Makaraka .. 280 700 Pilmer, W. C., Tutuko, Makaraka .. 278 362 Preston, Tom, Manutuke .. .. 382 540 Proprietors of Pakarae 1a and adjoining 3,339 3,710 blocks (e/o R. P. Milner), Whangara Pyke, Mrs. J., Manutuke .. .. 4,419 4,170 Read, Frederick, Makauri .. .. 224 301 Read, J. R., Te Whare Hini, Manutuke .. 630 712 Renner and Sutherland, Repongaere, Patutahi — 399 Reynolds, G. M., Marshland, Ormond .. 2,329 2,634 Rice, R. I)., Waerenga-o-kuri .. .. 920 922 Richardson, P., Highfield, Tiniroto .. 4,750 5,730 Richmond, Oliffe, Makauri .. .. 979 Nil Robeke, C., Manutuke .. .. .. 36 74 Robertson, W., Hangaroa Settlement (pri- 1,543 1,610 vate bag), Gisborne Robson, William, Ma runui, Ormond .. 1,475 1,525 Rogers, J. J., Waimate Valley .. .. 1,900 2,145 Rogers, Mrs. Fanny E., Waimata (private 1,114 1,104 bag), Gisborne Ruku Hinaki and Ngarue Hinaki (c/o W. 2,632 2,606 G. Sherratt), Gisborne Russell, James (Estate of), The Willows, 275 376 Matawhero Russell, James (Estate of), Wilbraham, Mata- 653 742 whero Russell, O., Butcher, Te Hapara .. 40 Nil Ryan, J. I., Patutahi .. .. .. 330 400 Savage, V. T. C. (private bag), Gisborne .. 3,764 3,926 Scott, R. R. J., The Trig., Whataupoko S.D. 640 580 (Telegraph Department, Gisborne) Scragg, Charles, Patutahi .. .. — 25 Seymour and Graham, Waimiro (private 3,169 3,527 bag), Gisborne Seymour, C. H. (Estate of), Whangara, East 9,740 9,377 Coast Seymour, Walter, Pakarae, Gisborne .. 3,770 3,439 Shanks, F. A., Waingake .. .. 3,485 3,520 Shanks, H. R., Mangapouri, Waingake .. 2,218 2,208 Shanks, W. W., Manutuke . . .. 620 636 Shanks, W. W., Manutuke .. .. 2,084 1,891

H.— 23b.

GISBORNE SHEEP DISTRICT —continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1026, 1927. Cook County—continued. Sheriff, Ormond .. .. .. — 74 Sherratt, R., Mangatoetoe, Ngatapa .. 5,234 5,074 Sherratt, Richard, The Farm, Gisborne .. ],380 1,130 Sherratt, W. 6., Ohm Station, Gisborne .. 2,900 2,541 Sherratt, W. G., Whangara, M 2, Gisborne 3,804 Nil Sherwood, G. T., Te Arai, Manutuke .. 147 157 Simeon, Mrs. E. P., Long Wood, Manu- 412 Nil tuke Sinton, J., Tiniroto .. .. .. — 724 Sinton, Robert, Tiniroto .. .. 705 Nil Sisterson and McRae, Reay Station, Manu- 8,161 Nil tuke Sisterson, T., Matawhero .. .. 300 327 Smellie, T., Butcher, Gisborne .. .. 29 50 Smith, A. T., Patutahi .. .. .. 1,145 1,575 Smith, G. V., Waitaria, Gisborne .. 1,275 1,272 Smith, Henry G., Fairview, Makauri .. 3,100 3,055 Smith, W. W., Waingake .. .. 3,155 3,458 Spence Bros., Mangaroa and Ruakaka (pri- 5,700 Nil vate bag), Wairoa, Hawke's Bay Spence, J. L. (private bag), Wairoa .. 2,080 9,080 Spence, T. B., Ruakaka, Tiniroto .. — 7,700 Stafford, F. H. M., Te Korau, Pehiri .. 2,332 Nil Stafford, Francis, Te Aroha, Stout Street, 4,880 5,118 Gisborne Stafford, F., Te Koran, Stout Street, Gisborne — 2,140 Steed, H. J., Mangapapa .. .. 20 116 Steele, A. C. (private bag), Gisborne .. 3,496 i 3,659 Stevens, E. A., 380 Ormond Road, Gisborne 712 | 818 Stevenson, J. H., Ormond .. • .. — I 227 St. Leger and Sons (c/o H. St. Leger), (private 8,774 Nil bag), Gisborne St. Leger, Hugh (private bag), Gisborne .. •— 8,929 Stuart, F., Repongaere Settlement, Patu- 35 100 tahi Swarbrick, O., " Te Piki " (private bag), Gis- 1,145 1,290 borne Taylor, J., Ruahinetu, Manutuke .. 651 417 Taylor, J., Ormond .. .. .. •— 74 Teitjen, F. C. H., Bushmere, Makauri .. 810 600 The East Coast Commissioner, Kopua, 4,513 5,387 Gisborne The East Coast Commissioner, Pakowhai, 57 509 Gisborne The East Coast Commissioner, " Patemaru," 3,544 3,330 Maraetaha, Sections 3 and 6, Gisborne The East Coast Commissioner, Pohaturoa, — 4,401 Gisborne Thomas, Mrs. E. M., Carnagh Station, Box 4,180 3,878 123, Gisborne Todd, A. A., Ratahi, Waimata Valley .. 2,110 j 2,006 Tombleson, C. E., Ahititi, Waimata Valley 3,065 I 2,920 Tombleson, John (private bag), Otonga, Gis- 6,100 | 5,710 borne Tombleson, P. D., Kaingawahia, Waimata 2,550 2,650 Valley Toole, J. A., The Willows, Matawhero .. 102 Nil Torrie, James, Tawhero Farm (c/o West 52 50 Bros.), (private bag), Gisborne Torrie, J. and W. R., Puninga, Section 10 2,726 2,630 (e/o West Bros, (private bag), Gisborne Trafford, M. Thomas, Greenhead (private 2,130 1,638 bag), Gisborno Trafford, William J., Mangapapa (private 31 245 bag), Gisborne Trafford, William J., Ngai Timita (private 2,012 2,483 bag), Gisborne Tredray and Menzies, Glencoe Settlement, 83 Nil Patutahi Tullock, Lawrence, Manutuke .. .. 1,002 939 Turnbull, W., The Terrace, Ngatapa .. 1,067 1,670 Turner, John, Makauri .. . . .. 115 150 Twistleton, Mrs. E. M., Haharoa, Waimata 1,515 1,553 Valley Utting, T., Waimata Valley, Tolaga Bay .. 5,170 4,272 Veitch, W. T., Powba (private bag), Gis- 2,500 2,591 borne Von Pein, J. B. (private bag), Gisborne .. 2,715 3,970 Waddell, A. T., Repongaere, Patutahi .. 50 100 Waihirere Blocks Incorporated (c/o McCul- — 2,485 loch, Butler, and Spence), Gisborne Wall, H. H., Manutuke, 52 Stout Street, Gis- 7,158 Nil borne Wall, H. H., Waerenga-o-kuri, 52 Stout — 6,542 Street, Gisborne

No. of Sheep on April 30, Aprfl 30, j 1920. 1927. Cook County—continued. Wallis, Arthur H., Pakarae, Box 85, Gisborne 695 639 Wallis, E. W. M., Puketurumiro (private 4,075 4,955 bag), Gisborne Warner, R. H. D., Wairakau, Ngatapa .. 1,498 1,383 Watson, A. R., Linburn, Gisborne .. 4,390 3,963 Waugh, W. U., Manutuke .. .. 508 459 Weir, H., Mangapapa .. .. .. 6 34 Wells, C. H., Box 153, Gisborne .. .. 818 Nil West, Mrs. F. and F. E., Pnninga Station, 3,535 3,977 Wharerata Whangara Block 1 and Block 2b (Proprietors 6,880 6,236 of), (c/o W. G. Sherratt), Gisborne Whangara M 4 and N 2 (Proprietors of), — 4,095 (c/o W. G. Sherratt, Esq.), Gisborne White, A. M., Tetoki, Ngatapa .. .. — 1,199 White, George, Patutahi .. .. 940 1,233 White, Henry (Estate of), Te Puru, Waingake 9,014 7,905 Whiting, A., Manutuke .. .. 48 47 Whyte, W., Cairnmore, Tiniroto .. .. 3,000 Nil Williams Bros., "Sherwood," Maraetaha 7,960 7,350 (private bag), Gisborne Williams, D. S., Glenburn (private bag), 1,600 1,220 Gisborne Williams, H. B., Turihaua, Gisborne .. 5,437 5,680 Williams, Henry, Waimoko, Box 266, Gis- 6,378 7,569 borne Williams, Thomas (o/o J. B. von Pein), 1,176 Nil (private bag), Gisborne Wilson, G., Repongaere, Patutahi .. 570 589 Witters, George, Woodlands, Mangapapa, Gis- 1,835 2,060 borne Witters, Robort J., Makauri .. .. 700 Nil Woodward, L. G., Morowai, Morere .. 1,167 1,052 Young, E. J., Patutahi .. .. 210 266 691,082 726,390 WAIKOHU COUNTY. Adams, R. S., Waipaoa .. .. 125 140 Anderson, Arthur, Hillcote, Te Karaka .. 1,584 1,820 Anderson, J., Wharekopae .. .. 25 Nil Arthur, L. C., Birch Hill, Motu .. .. 2,795 2,690 Ashdown, A. E., Matawai .. .. 30 27 Atkins, C. G., Te Karaka .. .. — 911 Baird, William, and Son, Rakau, Waerenga- 1,762 1,674 a-hika Barclay, R. M., Te Karaka .. .. 306 281 Barker, Mrs. C. M. and E. M., Kiriroa, Mata- 2,230 1,747 wai Barker, V. and H. W., Poututu Station 8,480 8,805 (private bag), Gisborne Barron, George (Estate of), Mangatawa 7,110 7,580 (private bag), Gisborne Barron, William, Mangahaumia, Waikohu 6,427 6,100 (private bag), Gisborne Bayley, G. L., Puha .. ' .. .. 57 13 Beaufoy, Mrs. E., Rakauroa .. .. 1,450 1,260 Beaufoy, R. C., Rakauroa .. .. 743 700 Beere, D. F. (private bag), Gisborne .. 1,932 1,898 Bellerby, B., Puha .. .. .. 178 Nil Bilham, R. E., Otoko .. .. .. 840 874 Blair, Arthur, Kaiwaka, Matawai .. 1,000 1,065 Bloomfield Bros., The Terrace, Whatatutu 5,200 5,700 Bloomfield, E. R., Toromiro, Whatatutu .. 5,500 5,600 Bloomfield, G. F. R., Waitangi, Whatatutu 5,300 5,300 Bloomfield, H. R., Te Hauo to Ahia, Whata- 4,900 4,900 tutu Bloomfield, J. L. R., Parehaka, Whatatutu.. 6,500 6,400 Boyd, R., Otoko .. .. .. 1,138 868 Boy3, H. C., Motu .. .. .. — 1,993 Briant, F. C., Wharekaka, Matawai .. 1,054 1,135 Briant, J. K., Mahunga, Matawai .. 952 1,051 Bridge, C. H., Oakleigh, Puha .. .. 32 60 Bridge, Charles H., Hinemoa, Puha .. 1,719 1,682 Bridge, W. W., Raikakiteroa, Te Karaka .. 530 744 Bridge, William W., Te Karaka .. .. 327 335 Brown, C. V., Motu .. .. .. 216 255 Brown, G. H., Easingwold, Puha .. 85 129 Bruce, William, and Son, Kanakanaia, 6,304 6,336 Te Karaka Bruce, William D., Pipiranga, Otoko .. 1,033 1,215 Bullock - Webster, R., Hihiroa Station 787 910 (private bag), Gisborne Bulst, A. J., Matawai .. .. .. 972 i 950 Bulst, Herman, Rawitsch, Matawai .. 1,055 1 1,051

H.—288

GISBORNE SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927; Waikohu County—continued. Burgess, H. E., Matawai .. .. 309 979 Cameron, G. A., Section 2, Block 3, Otoko 700 Nil Cameron, R. C., Otoko .. .. .. 700 Nil Campbell Bros., Waikohu .. .. 1,781 Nil Campbell Bros., Kowhainui, Waikohu .. — 1,881 Campbell, D. M. and M. J. S., Mangamaia, 4,305 5,000 Whatatutu Campbell, D. M. and M. J. S., Okaihau, 2,130 1,900 Whatatutu Carron, Frederick, Kowhairoa, Otoko .. 1,324 1,383 Carron, Louis and William, Riversdale, Motu 861 1,103 Castles, J. V., Te Karaka .. .. 257 406 Cate, W. P., Willowdale, Puha .. .. 110 412 Charteris, F., Te Karaka .. .. 760 849 Clark, J. B., Matawai .. . . . . 1,250 Nil Clark, John, Waipaoa, Box 288, Gisborne.. 37,198 38,094 Clarke, W. Rowe, Wairata, Matawai .. 1,160 696 Coleman and another (c/o Mr. G. Stairs, — 1,671 Manager), Matawai Commissioner of Crown Lands, Te Wera, — 6,927 Gisborne Cooper and Taylor, Puha .. .. 3,077 3,285 Cooper, W. (Estate of), (c/o A. Graham, 12,670 13,551 Manager), To Hau Station, Whatatutu Cooper, William (Estate of), Taheke Station, 7,329 7,082 Rere Corlett, C. S., Te Karaka .. .. 1,587 1,800 Craill, D., Haurata, Otoko .. .. 2,285 2,137 Craw, Chester, Otoko .. .. .. 873 892 Davenport, Hugh, Matawai .. .. 520 610 Davenport, J., Box 8, Matawai .. . . 270 200 Davis, L. M., Pukekiwi (private bag), Gis- 1,760 1,674 borne Davis, L. M., Tawa Station (private bag), 1,607 1,730 Gisborne Do Bruno-Austin, J. and F., Glen, Otoko.. 500 310 Doyle, Myles, Homebrook, Te Karaka .. 610 645 Duncan, W. G., Puha .. . . .. 250 450 Dymock, R. D., Hautapu Station, Puha . . 2,311 2,409 East Coast Commissioner, Mangatabu, Gis- 7,025 6,934 borne East Coast Commissioner, Mangatu No. 1, 6,527 5,151 Waitangirua, Gisborne East Coast Commissioner, Pukutarawa, Gis- 3,102 5,268 borne East Coast Commissioner, Te Huia, Gis- 2,004 2,004 borne East Coast Commissioner, Waimaha, Gis- 3,691 3,666 borne East Coast Commissioner, Waircre, Gisborne 14,377 15,136 Ellmers, W. L., Matawai .. . . 1,268 1,287 Evans, C. A., Otoko .. . . .. 34 72 Evans, W. G., Moanui, Matawai .. 900 180 Falkner, George C., Pukeroa (private bag), 1,750 2,284 Gisborne Faulkner, C. M. and Scott, K., Wharekopae 1,029 Nil Falkner, Wharekopae (private bag), Gisborne — 1,280 Field and Chappie (c/o L. Field, Te Wera), 8,500 Nil Matawai Field, Mrs. L., Matawai .. .. 33 Nil Fisher, E. P., Woodlands, Motu .. .. 458 455 Fitzgerald, A. F., Wairangi Station, Whata- 1,679 2,080 tutu Fitzgerald Bros., Tawhiti, Tolaga Bay .. 12,500 12,485 Fleming, R., Matawai .. .. .. 663 615 Foster, T. J., Morunga, Rakauroa .. 2,200 2,220 Fraser, A. A., Marua, Te Karaka .. 1,750 2,232 Gardiner, James, Haunui Station (private 2,660 2,990 bag), Gisborne Gardner, J. H. and H. B., Drax Run 47, 1,601 1,593 Otoko Gardner, Mrs. Agnes M. (c/o L. H. McLean), 2,464 2,310 Puha Glennie, S. G., Rere .. .. .. 12 70 Gordon, G. D. T., Matawai .. .. 180 Nil Grace, Richard, Clonmore, Rakauroa .. 496 596 Graham, Mrs. Mary, Puha .. . . 30 150 Graham, M. M., Matawai . . . . 23 18 Gray Bros, and Gordon, Burnbrae (c/o D. C. 1,778 Nil Gray), (private bag), Gisborne Gray, Mrs. Charles, Waihora, Waiohika, Gis- 4,430 4,790 borne Gray, Mrs. J., Romia, Te Karaka .. 921 1,274 N., Otoko .. .. .. 760 730

j No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Waikohu County—continued. Gregory and Tutenberg, Pukepapa, Whare- ■— 205 rata Gregory and Tutenberg, Wharerata .. — 356 Guthrie-Smith Bros., Mangatu, Whatatutu 5,568 5,526 Hal], Frederick, Hokoroa (c/o Manager), To 7,200 6,394 Karaka Hamilton and Fleming, Maungatapere, — 385 Matawai Hanbury and Nowell, Waikohu .. .. 1,193 512 Harding, A. H. (Estate of) Kahuroa (private 3,048 2,793 bag), (c/o Common Shelton), Te Karaka Harding, William B., Te Rawhiti, Matawai 1,813 2,231 Harris, A. H., Rakauroa .. .. 1,310 1,320 Harris, A. J., Rere .. .. .. 4,228 3,970 Hay, A. C., Waipaoa .. .. .. — 100 Hay, T., Waipaoa .. .. .. 396 357 Hegarty, A., Dome, Iwiroa .. .. 7,200 8,000 Henderson, R. R., Doonhill (private bag), 1,830 2,055 Gisborne Henson and Green, Rahui, Matawai .. 2,631 2,679 Hine, R. G., Tawai, Matawai .. .. 1,840 253 Hobbs, F., Te Karaka .. .. .. 376 310 Holdsworth, B. J., Waikohu Station, Waikohu 5,266 6,025 Hoklsworth, C. G., Paringahau, Puha .. 5,133 6,709 Holdsworth, C. G., Paringaliu, Puha .. 574 838 Hood, Mrs. Mary (private bag), To Karaka 1,469 1,315 Hope, John, Te Koranga Station, Matawai 3,280 4,919 Howard, Mrs. A. S., Bromley, Puha .. — 37 Humphreys, F. E. and L. M., Wilencote, 3,335 3,611 Ngatapa Humphreys, G. W., Strathallen (private bag), 3,416 3,720 Gisborne Hutchinson Bros., Waihuka, Waikohu .. 13,360 13,280 Hutchinson, E. M., and Co., Tahora, Whare- 12,298 11,542 kopae Hutchinson, F., To Tawa, Matawai .. 1,724 2,014 Hutchinson, J., Parihohonu, Otoko .. 5,100 5,690 Inne.s, Henry E., Otoko.. .. .. 910 862 Ivoson, E. F. and A., Hedon (private bag), 1,521 1,633 Wharekopae Jackson, T. H., Mangatarehu, Puha .. 1,169 1,271 Johnstone, J. G., and Co., Pinkney, Box 283, 1,700 1,314 Gisborne Judd Bros., Matawai, Matawhero .. 1,966 1,425 Kain, John (private bag), Gisborno .. 2,620 2,045 Kells, J. B., and William Turnbull, Aotoaroa, 5,168 4,965 Whatatutu King, J., Whatututu .. .. .. 10 Nil Korte, C. and Frederick, Ruanui, Matawai 1,215 1,270 Langer, J. J., Mangarere, Rakauroa .. 910 1,000 Lawrie, A. F., Kokomoko, Whatatutu .. 2,356 2,440 Leggett, F. C. A., Box 14, Puha, Gisborne 1,690 2,874 Lougher, H. E. and D. T., Te Karaka .. 474 580 Lysnar, W. D.,Arawhana, Box 541, Gisborne 24,165 22,823 Macallan, Alexander, Strathallen, Rakauroa 3,588 3,574 Mackay, Hugh, Hollylee, Waipaoa .. 360 858 Mander and Dods, Tahunaroa, Whatatutu 9,900 9,900 Manuel, Moses David, Whaitiri No. 2, To 1,840 1,900 Karaka Marshall, J. J. H., Puha .. .. 38 312 Matthews, C., Te Kopae Station, Mangapapa 4,360 4,636 Matthews, E. (c/o Mr. C. Matthews), Mana- 447 500 papa McDonald, Murdo, Huon, Te Karaka .. 1,250 1,452 McGregor, J. Hay, Lome, Puha .. . . 128 532 Mcllldowie, James M. (Estate of), Totangi 7,212 7,309 (private bag), Gisborne Mclntyre, A. T., Whatatutu .. .. 2,445 2,300 McKay, F., Puha .. .. .. 70 72 McKenzie, J. (Estate of), (o/o Syd. Newman), 1,703 Nil (private bag), Gisborne McKenzie, R. D. (c/o A. Ashdown), Matawai 851 Nil McLean, A. F. (Estate of), Glenroa (o/o W. 3,210 3,560 McLean), Otoko McLean, John, Rakauroa .. .. 1,277 1,200 McLean, Mrs. M. E., Puhatikotiko, Puha .. 3,696 3,465 McLoughlin, P., Rakauroa .. .. 2,891 2,901 McLoughlin, W. S., Pukehau, Rakauroa .. ■—■ 230 McNeil, J., Whatatutu .. .. .. 1,928 1,958 McPhail, A. G., Westmere, Kaiteratahi .. 1,370 1,648 McPhee, James, Rakauroa .. .. 965 943 McSaveney, I., Otoko .. .. .. — 1,250 Miller Bros, (c/o R. C. Miller), Papakorokoro, 4,686 4,778 Waerenga-a-hika

H.—23b

GISBORNE SHEEP DISTRICT —continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, j April 30, 1926. 1927. Waikohu County—continued. Mitford, V. C. R., Waimaha, 19 Russell 8,250 8,200 Street, Gisborne Morice, G. H. (private bag), Gisborne .. 2,830 2,915 Morris, L., Box 8, Te Karaka .. .. 300 560 Morris, William, Mangaoae, Te Karaka .. 1,551 2,159 Mortleman, A., Burn brae, Makauri .. — 1,346 Mortleman, A. (McKenzie's), Makauri .. — 880 Mortleman, A., Paretai, Makauri.. .. 831 970 Newman, G. M., Mangatu, Whatatutu .. 1,330 1,380 Nowell, G. E. (Estate of), Te Koawa (c/o 2,143 2,212 Messrs. Blair and Parker), Gisborne Olsen, E. J., Te Karaka .. .. — 86 Orr, James, Paraeroa, Te Karaka .. 2,118 2,616 Palmer, E. V. (Estate of), (c/o Manager), 4,969 5,305 Waitohata, Whatatutu Park, M. N., Te Mahoe, Whatatutu .. 2,194 2,165 Pattullo, F. (Estate of), Rangatira Station, 4,075 2,360 Te Karaka Pattullo, Frank (Estate of), Tarndale 2,450 3,927 Station, Te Karaka Peach, J. L., Balfour, Whatatutu .. 1,101 1,190 Pendreigh, Mrs. M., Parahina, Gisborne .. 950 1,150 Picken, Andrew, Rakauroa .. .. 1,166 1,224 Pitcher, A. C. and F. R., Te Karaka .. — 300 Price, G. P., Otoko . . .. .. 833 855 Puia Bros, (c/o Henare Puia), Puha .. — 103 Redpath, Mrs. Char lotto, Waimaro, Rakauroa 715 855 Reed, W. J., Motu .. .. .. 575 710 Renner and Sutherland, The Triangle, Patu- — 843 tahi Renner, E. R., Ardleigh, Wharekopae .. 1,700 Nil Ribbon, E., Te Karaka .. .. 260 396 Richardson, E., Ruangarehu B 7k, Motu .. 67 216 Richardson, Edward, Waiwhero Station, 2,177 2,001 Motu Richardson, E. U., Wharekopae .. .. 888 890 Rickard and Pevereal, Puha .. .. 80 51 Riddick, H., Matawai .. .. .. 1,829 2,432 Roberts, A. W., Bony thorn Farm, Matawai 490 Nil Roberts, P. J. R. (private bag), Waioma, 5,023 4,958 Gisborne Ruangarehu Limited, Mangatai (c/o I). 1,440 1,852 Williams), Whatatutu Russell, P. I)., The Glen (private bag), 3,072 2,792 Gisborne Rutledge, Mrs. C. M., Matawai .. .. 515 2,030 Rutledge, W. L., Moanui, Matawai .. 3,590 3,075 Scott and Telford, Te Rimu, Te Karaka .. 8,502 9,293 Scott. C. R. W., Lorne, Puha .. .. 492 1,212 Shanks, R. H., Fairfield, Waipaoa .. 1,580 2,436 Sharp, B. C., Matawai .. .. .. — 14 Shaw, F. L., Otoko .. .. .. 359 Nil Shaw, William E., Hikutai, Rakauroa .. 1,544 1,407 Shaw, C. J. (Estate of), Torokiwi, Rakau- 2,779 2,758 roa Sherratt, Mrs. R., Te Waka and Tuarowa 3,120 3,455 (c/o R. Sherratt), Ngatapa Sherratt, P. H., Horoeka (private bag), Gis- 1,600 2,300 borne Sherratt, P. H., Wharekopae (private bag), 1,760 2,160 Gisborne Sherriff, A. I)., Te Kohunga, Otoko .. 1,425 1,477 Sherriff, F. L. O., Piritahi, Waikohu .. 1,848 1,934 Smart, G., Te Karaka .. .. .. 11 20 Smart, G. R., Rakauroa .. .. — 700

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Waikohlt County—continued. Smart, G. R. and G. S. Grant, Rakauroa .. 650 Nil Smith, Abbotsford, Aratapu, Ormond .. 487 536 Smith, G. A., Rangariri, Whakarau, Wai- 1,780 1,680 kohu Smith, George, P.O. Box 181, Gisborne .. 1,670 1,259 Smith, J. C., Painui, Rakauroa .. .. 1,590 1,525 Steggall and Robinson, Riverside (private 2,750 3,015 bag), Tahunga Storey, H. F., Te Karaka .. .. 555 205 Swainson, Mrs. E., Te Karaka .. .. — 270 Swarbrick, John G., Otoko .. .. 872 1,030 Swarbrick, W. S., Tokonui, Otoko .. 1,000 944 Tait, W. A., To Karaka .. .. 46 159 Tait, Edward, Whatatutu . . .. 140 Nil Te Rata Kewa, Pakohai, Whatatutu .. 15 Nil Thomas, W., Matawai .. .. .. 7 33 Thompson, John, Matawai .. .. 1,836 1,481 Tombleson, Henry J. Francis, Otoko .. 4,249 4,449 Torrie, W. R. (c/o G. R. Smart), Rakau- 800 795 roa Trafford, W. J., Waihuka, Mangapapa .. 23 54 Trotter, R., Te Karaka .. .. 115 123 Tucker, Miss E. M. and L., Marauri (private 3,135 3,112 bag), Gisborne Tulloek, L. B. and Mrs. I. M., Whatatutu.. 1,027 1,125 Tyerman, Thomas R., Motu .. .. 1,080 1,020 Wado Bros., Atea Station (privato bag), Gis- 4,565 4,960 borne Wall, A. H., Matawai, 52 Stout Street, Gis- — 2,314 borne Westmoreland, J. A. G., Makaretu, Otoko — 816 Whakahora Ratapu, Mrs. (o/o Mr. G. Atkin), 132 207 Tahunga, Gisborne White, Mrs. K., Ngatapa .. .. 934 908 Whiti Hami, Te Karaka .. . . — 38 Willan, Greenwood, Ardhu, Mary Street, 1,226 1,259 Mangapapa, Gisborne Williams, E. E., Moanui, Matawai .. 3,102 3,063 Williams, E. J., Tangiwai (private bag), Gis- 2,065 1,965 borne Williams, F. W., Te Rata, Whatatutu .. 12,785 12,895 Williams, J. B., Mokonui (privato bag), Gis- 2,840 2,545 borne Williams, Miss E.M. (c/o L.H.Maclean), Pulia 1,234 1,157 Williams, Mrs. S. A., Rakauroa .. .. 2,186 2,339 Williams and Gaukrodgor, Manugaparae,Wha- 462 595 tatutu Williamson, J. 1)., Taumata Station, Gis- 10,763 11,669 borne Williamson, T. C. (private bag), Hihirora 7,650 9,750 Station, Gisborne Wills, F., Te Karaka .. .. .. 100 92 Wilson, John C., Kanakanaia, Te Karaka 2,268 2,394 Wi PereTrust Estato (Otara), (c/o McCullagh, 4,031 3,145 Butler, and Spence), Lowe Street, Gisborne Wi Pere Trust Estato (Tangihanga), 7,748 5,721 (c/o McCullagh, Butler, and Spence), Lowe Street, Gisborne Witters, William, Kaitangata, To Karaka 5,697 5,638 Wright, George H., Belmont (private bag), 650 660 Gisborne Wright, W. A., Kaipoua, Motu .. .. 893 950 627,384 649,136

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HAWKE'S BAY SHEEP DISTRICT. Return showing the Sheepowners and the Number of Sheep and Lambs in each County on the 30th April, 1926, and the 30th April, 1927.

No. of Sheep on April 80, April 30, 1926. 1927. ' ' ' | WAIROA COUNTY (In Napier Subdivision). Anderson and Baird, Ruakituri .. .. 1,963 1,322 Andrew, M., Frasertown .. .. 712 699 Andrews, Roy M., " Te Hoe," Te Pohue .. — 1,595 Armstrong, J., Maungitaniwha Station, 9,351 7,492 airoa Austin, James, Basin Farm, Morere .. 1,420 1,460 Bainbridge, W., Tawhera, Wairoa .. 115 Nil Barker Bros., Ruakituri Station, Wairoa .. 8,520 8,616 Bartlet, W. T., Opoutama .. .. 480 754 Bayley, H. M., Cricldewood, Wairoa .. 9,346 8,228 Bayley, Mrs. M. J. (e/o Cricldewood), Wairoa 2,760 2.647 Bayley, H. M., Opouiti .. .. .. 12,521 1,582 Bayly, H. M., Mangapoiki (private bag), •— 10,570 Wairoa Beckett, A. E., Frasertown .. .. 241 240 Bee and Bee, Kakariki Station (private bag), 10,369 10,244 Napier Birrell, O. G., Ardkeen, Frasertown .. 1,056 869 Black, Albert S., Clydebank, Frasertown .. 678 701 Black, J. S., Orere, Wairoa . . .. 250 261 Black, S. and J. A., Waitaniwha, Nuhaka .. 4,595 4,976 Bowen, Frederick Small (private bag), 5,247 4,516 Gisborne Bowen, Frederick Small, Waitirihia (private 1,120 900 bag), Gisborne Bowman, J. (c/o B. C. Jeffreys), Ruakituri 1,114 1,035 Boyd, Gordon, Accommodation House, 2 10 Nuhaka Boyd, J., Frasertown .. .. .. 1,579 1,550 Boyle, J., Omahanui .. .. .. 1,266 1,132 Brandon, C. C. P., Clyde Road, Wairoa .. 982 1,577 Brandon, C. C. P., Clyde Road, Wairoa .. 1,240 185 Brandon, Mrs. Elizabeth, Te Putere (private — 994 bag), Wairoa Briggs, G. E., Morere .. .. .. — 615 Brown, Hunter (Estate trustees), Frasertown 2,208 2,196 Brown, W. R. (private bag), Wairoa .. 1,462 1,400 Brownlee, James, Avalon, Frasertown .. 2,520 2,530 Bruce, W. T., Koherepo, Ruakituri .. 442 583 Burt, J. A., Putere Block 1e 2a (private bag), 622 Nil Wairoa Buttrick, F. R., Ohuka, Omahanui .. 732 745 Byrne, T., Opouiti .. .. .. 2,437 2,634 Byrne, Thomas, Avoca, Opouiti .. 2,997 3,320 Cameron, A. J., Wai Station, Nuhaka .. 3,618 4,689 Carrol, A. T., Huramua, Wairoa .. 3,470 4,205 Carrol, J. J., Ruataniwha Road, Wairoa .. 153 51 Carson, W., Ardkeen, Frasertown .. 981 1,236 Chapman, M. P., Waimatai, Frasertown .. 1,958 1,804 Clifton, E. C., Arkdeen, Frasertown .. 742 690 Cooksley, W. R., Alton Yale, Turiroa .. 569 531 Coop Bros., Opoutama .. .. .. 4,055 3,170 Cooper, A. K., Te Reinga .. .. 617 680 Corkill, J., Wairoa .. .. .. 2,436 2,536 Cornfoot, George, Springhill Station, Mohaka 2,761 Nil Couper and Smith, Lochness, Frasertown .. 803 848 Crarer Bros., P.O. Box 128, Wairoa, Hawke's 1,174 916 Bay Crarer, S., Wairoa .. .. .. 2,050 1,844 Crisp Bros., Tarewa, Gisborne .. .. — 3,756 Crispin, C. W., Clydebank, Wairoa .. 350 432 Crispin, F. J., Clydebank, Wairoa .. 680 837 Dahm, E. M., Omahanui .. .. 700 856 Dahm, J. T., Ruakituri.. .. .. 2,389 2,146 Davey, Tom (private bag), Wairoa .. 4,935 4,580 Dawson Bros., Frasertown .. .. 960 980 Denton, F. A., River Rock, Tarewa .. . 2,192 1,878 Dickie, S. A., Wairoa .. .. .. — 1,028 Diokin, John, Ruataniwha, Wairoa .. 309 300 Dods, E., " Te Waikopiro," Wairoa .. 1,422 1,860 Drysdale, W., Marumaru .. .. 12 40 East Coast Commissioner, Papuni, Gisborne 3,887 4,452 Ebbett, L. H., Omahanui .. .. 1,072 1,201 Elliott, Walter (Ohurakura Property), Napier 351 388 Eremana Hirini (Estate of), Mohaka .. 232 204

I No. of Sheep on April 30,1 April 30, 1926. 1927. Waikoa County—continued. Erieksen, E., Frasertown .. .. 1,736 1,787 Fernie and Richmond (c/o Tukemokihi 13,913 14,155 Company), Frasertown Gavin, M„ Ruakituri, Wairoa .. .. 1,348 i 1,272 Geange, T. (c/o W. Brown), (private bag), 1,400 ! 1,332 Putere Gemmel, H., Frasertown .. .. 1,604 | 1,425 Gibson, Henry George, Waioma, Wairoa .. 3,708 | 3,669 Gillanders, D., Mangapahi Post-office, 2,475 j 2,070 Tangitere Glassford, N. G., " Taheke," Omahanui .. — j 1,215 Glass, Jerry, Waimuku, Wairoa .. .. 172 j Nil Glendining, E. H., Waihua, Wairoa .. 4,862 4,989 Glynan, M„ Marumaru .. .. .. 551 J Nil Goldstone, P. J., Pakowhai, Frasertown . . 150 Nil Goldstone, W., Pakowhai, Frasertown .. 2,470 j 2,561 Goodall, Miss Dorothy, Frasertown .. 51 j 46 Goulter, F. R., Springhill Station, Mohaka — j 7,148 Gower, R. L., and J. R., Opoutama .. 1,128 ■ 1,444 Graham, A. D., and Penty, G., Clydebank, 95 212 Wairoa Graham and Gordon, Ruakituri .. .. 2,330 2,300 Greening, William H., Opoutama . . 100 100 Hague, Arthur W., Clydebank, Wairoa .. 96 195 Haliburton, Mrs. Marion Jane, Glenfarg, 2,120 2,904 Napier Hall, T. H., Matai, Wairoa ... .. 497 527 Hallwright and Scott, Travancon, Tangitere J ,331 Nil Harker, Mrs. E., Clydebank, Wairoa .. 519 514 Harrison and Harvey, Kia Ora Station, Oma- 6,910 6,462 hanui Hemming, R. P., Frasertown (private bag), 528 550 W airoa Henson, J. G., Omahanui .. .. 568 771 Hiclding, H. R., Sea View Farm, Nuhaka 432 550 Hini Toheriri, Opoutama .. .. 404 300 Hodges, Henare, Pukatua, Mohaka .. 1,100 Nil Hodgson, F. J., Kiwi, Wairoa .. .. 1,246 1,457 Howell, A. L., Omahanui .. .. 3,640 3,945 Hunt, Robert, Taramarama, Omahanui .. 1,112 1,045 Hutchinson, E. M. and F. (private bag), 12,399 13,239 Wairoa Hutchinson, E. M. (c/o I). Evans), (private 1,299 1,390 bag), Wairoa Hutchinson, H. S., Waikokopu .. .. 934 Nil Ihaka Whaanga, Nuhaka .. .. 1,313 1,520 Jackson, C. F., Ardkeen, Frasertown .. 821 800 Jackson, Peter, Omahanui .. .. 668 710 Jefferson, E., Kairanga, Wairoa .. .. 1,237 875 Jefferson, Ewen (Alton and Whakamahia 451 Nil Properties), Whakamahia, Wairoa Jeffery, H. 1). (private bag), Wairoa .. 2,853 3,560 Jessop, J. S., Waihi Station, Wairoa .. 19,160 20,250 Jessop, Mrs. J. S., Awamate, Wairoa .. 1,422 3,859 Joblin, Frederick L., Morere (private bag), 4,465 4,272 Wairoa Joblin, Mrs. A. (private bag), Gisborne .. 1,271 1,231 Joblin, R. J., Waiatai Valley, Wairoa .. 752 1,299 Jobson, G., Clydebank, Wairoa .. .. 1,020 956 Jobson, W., Opoutama .. .. 1,420 1,323 Kaipuke, Wi, Nuhaka .. .. .. 15 Nil Karauria Eriha and Erekana Eriha, Mo- 220 220 haka Karena Rawhi (Estate of), Taherewaiwai, 240 Nil Whakaki Kati Tiarere, Whakaki .. .. .. 204 305 Kawana Kereru, Kawaitau, Opoutama .. 140 83 Keefe and Pearse, Frasertown .. .. 2,239 Nil Kelliher, J., Papuni, Ruakituri .. .. 1,962 2,272 Kennedy, B., Kaituna (private bag), Napier 872 852 Kent, H. J., Kairanga, Ruakituri .. 1,398 1,612 Kent, I. H., Wairoa . . .. .. 780 851 Kingi Winiata, Kaiwaka Farm, Waihirara, 80 100 Wairoa Knocks, J. W., Omahanui .. .. 1,013 700 Knowles, T., Omahanui .. .. 808 995

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HAWKE'S BAY SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926; 1927. Waiboa County—continued. % Lane, Eustace, Kiwi 1 , Wairoa .. .. 2,983 '2,998 Lane, J. L., Ruakituri . . .. .. — 617 Lane, Mrs. A. R., Sunnyfaoe, Farm Kiwi .. 680 Nil Little, G., Omahanui .. .. .. 384 467 Lylian, H. 1)., Ohuka, Omahanui .. 1,415 1,521 Maata Kirikiri, Tauapata, Opoutama .. 202 200 Maokay Bros., Te Kara, Putorino .. 1,289 2,075 MacKay, Mrs. Mary, Turiroa, Wairoa .. 1,700 1,878 MacKay, Murdoch, Turiroa, Wairoa .. 5,500 5,600 Mackay, W. J., Ardlceen, Frasertown .. 185 171 Magee, E. W., Frasertown .. .. 1,208 1,650 Malone, M. P. (Estate of), Frasertown .. 986 Nil Martin, F. A. (Executors of), Shannon Sta- 4,704 4,029 tion, Omahanui Martin, H. A., Omahanui .. .. j 420 510 Materoa Huka, Mangapapa, Wliakaki .. 1,232 1,182 Matheson, S. F., Putere, Wairoa .. 1,671 1,524 Matson, P. J., Frasertown .. .. ' 816 1,021 Matu Erimana, Mohaka .. .. i 300 200 May, Harry, Ruakituri, Wairoa, Hawke's ; 4,872 ; 5,337 Bay McAndrew, J., and Wharc Paora, Wairoa 250 j 240 McArdle, F. G., Whakamahi, Wairoa .. 1,572 : 1,597 McBurnie, John, Frasertown .. .. 605 j 724 McCorkindale, A., Wairoa .. .. 15 250 MoCracken, S., Naikau Farm, Wairoa .. 330 : 431 McDonald, I). J. (private bag), Wairoa .. 1,913 1,373 McGlashan and Kirk (private bag), Wairoa 4,203 j 3,856 McGurk, J. T., Ohuka, c/o Omahanui P.O. 790 j 752 Mclntyre, A. S. W., Ruakituri .. .. 902 1,217 Mclntyre, Robert, Clonkeen, Nuhaka .. 2,756 2,733 Mclver, Murdoch, Mohaka .. .. — 1,113 Mclver, R., Mohaka .. .. .. — 975 Mclvor, Mrs. Elizabeth, Mohaka Station, 3,080 Nil Mohaka MeKain, Wm, Alfred, Waikakarika, Morere 845 779 McKee, Thomas, jun., Nuhaka .. .. 387 468 McKenzie, Donald, Clydebank, Frasertown 760 907 McKenzie, Kenneth, Kintail, Putorino .. 1,240 1,875 McKinnon Bros., Stratholm Estate, Wairoa 3,000 3,260 (private bag), Napier McKinnon, F. J., Wairoa .. .. 1,604 1,929 McKinnon, J. M., Mangonui, Wairoa .. 3,700 4,490 McKinnon, Norman, Stratholm, Wairoa 2,000 1,870 (private bag), Napier McLean, J. C., Frasertown .. .. 921 871 McPhail and Hinckesman, Tipua, Wairoa 4,182 4,420 McRae, Farquhar (Estate of), Springhill, 5,438 5,756 Frasertown McRoberts, W. A., Frasertown .. .. 60 Nil Meagher, J. R. and J. F., Frasertown .. 1,921 1,530 Mei Erueti, Te Puna, Waimake, Frasertown 203 305 Meihana Kirk and Munro, Waihua .. 1,615 1,424 Melville, George (private bag), Wairoa .. 526 ; 538 Mete Tame, Opoutama .. .. .. 710 ; 751 Mills, A., " Tuahu," Ruakituri .. .. — 4,232 Mitchell, S. R., Matapuru, Frasertown .. 1,553 1,610 Mogford Bros., Wairoa .. .. .. 490 568 Monteath, J. B., Wai-iti, Box 38, Nuhaka.. 2,243 2,173 Monteith, J. H. (Estate of), Kopuwhara, 2,127 1,730 Morere Morice Bros., Eripiti, Ruakituri .. .. 247 300 Morice, James, Tuahu, Ruakituri .. 3,605 Nil Mossman and Sons, Woodlands Station, 2,230 2,140 Wairoa Muir, Allen S., Frasertown .. .. 941 618 Murphy, R. H., " Taheke," Wairoa .. 1,059 Nil Native Trustee, Hereheretau, Wairoa .. 1,299 1,996 Neale, R. E., Rotokiokio (private bag), 800 810 Wairoa Neale, R. E., Whakangare, Wairoa .. 1,830 1,822 Neale, W. A., Onepoto, Wairoa .. .. 123 Nil Nelson, E. W., Opoutama .. .. 27 54 Niania, Henare, Te Reinga .. .. 100 257 Niania, Hori, Te Reinga .. .. 255 255 Nichol, H. T., and Co., Run 38, Mohaka, 2,736 2,747 Eskdale Nichol, W. H., Ardkeen, Frasertown .. 650 765 Niri Whaanga, Nuhaka.. .. .. 1,800 1,439 Noble-Campbell, F. A., Te Reinga .. 368 Nil Nolan, A. G., Puhoro, Ruakituri .. 3,378 3,408 Nolan, Henry C., Ruatawhare, Ruakituri .. 2,642 2,711 Norris, T. H., Omahanui (private bag), 263 1,401 Wairoa O'Connor, M., Marumaru .. .. 298 388

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 80, 192G. 1927. Wairoa County—continued. O'Grady and Gaddum, " Ponui," Wairoa .. 2,614 3,380 O'Grady, J., Mohaka .. .. .. 536 591 O'Kane, P. J., Frasertown .. .. 1,418 1,385 Oldfield, A. J., Omahanui .. .. 708 710 Oldham, E., Mohaka .. .. .. 283 403 Orbell, W. A. (c/o Woodlands), (private bag), 409 Nil Wairoa Ormerod and Barton, Ruakituri .. .. 4,900 4,498 Ormerod, O. B., Waiatai Station, Wairoa 2,680 Nil Ormerod, O. C., Marumaru .. . . 190 Nil Ormond, G. C., Opoutama .. .. 3,850 4,610 Ormond, George E., Opoutama .. .. 7,061 7,070 Ormond, James and W., Opoutama .. 4,505 4,660 Ormond, John, Opoutama .. .. 9,500 9,600 Owen, J. J., Ardkeen, Frasertown .. 1,424 1,273 Paratene Rakaiora, Opoutama ■. .. I 400 320 Patterson, J. R., Mangapoike, Frazertown — 1,153 Pattison, Joshua, Clydebank, Frasertown .. 696 839 Pearse, James, Frasertown .. .. — 1,900 Pera Horamona and Tuta Horamona, Ma- 556 730 ngapaki (private bag), Wairoa Peryer, D. E., Opoutama .. .. — 50 Phillips Bros., Frasertown .. .. 2,325 2,050 Pita Mete (c/o Wi Smith), Nuhaka .. 1,269 1,419 Pita Nepia, Nuhaka . . .. .. 121 Nil Pittar, A., Wairoa .. .. .. 905 Nil Potter, A. C. and J. T., Tangitere .. 662 664 Powdrell, Joseph (Estate of), Turiroa .. 2,135 2,465 Powdrell, T. L. C., Whakamaki, Turiroa .. 1,060 1,085 Powdrell, W. D. and Mrs. Myra, Opoho 4,832 3,943 Station, Whakaki Powell, H. L., Marumaru .. .. — 175 Preston, R. YV., Ardkeen, Frasertown .. 866 1,172 Pryde, David, Box 30, Wairoa .. .. 1,133 1,068 Raihana Paora and Ahenata, Waikawa, 200 221 Whakaki Ramlose, F. S., Frasertown .. .. 426 479 Ramlose, R. A., Springhill, Frasertown .. 50 29 Rayson, W. T., Mangaroa, Wairoa .. 598 600 Reeves, C. W., Glenbrook, Putorino .. 3,604 3,330 Rehu Pomana and Ted Nepia, Nuhaka .. 258 Nil Renner, W. H., Ruakituri .. .. 2,252 2,427 Reynolds, G. M., Wairoa .. .. 9,930 i 10,880 Richards, W. (private bag), Wairoa .. 4,371 4,406 Richardson, Arthur, Mangahua, Tarewa (pri- 1,641 1,795 vate bag), Gisborne Richardson, Arthur (private bag), Whare- 523 456 hini, Gisborne Richardson, John (private bag), Gisborne 1,676 1,726 Richardson, Wm., and Son, Patunamu Station 2,304 2,097 Wairoa Richmond, Struthers, and Co., Riverina, 9,444 9,411 Marumaru Robertson, IX H., Frasertown .. .. 967 895 Robinson, John, Tuhara, Wairoa .. 150 249 Robinson, R. D. B. (private bag), Wairoa.. 761 , 683 Robinson, W. J., Wairoa .. .. — 1 188 Rongomai Wahine, Opoutama .. .. 160 , 80 Ropiliana Heta, Matiti, Mohaka .. .. 143 ; 205 l Ropitini Tio, Whakapuare, Lower Mohaka 203 151 Ross, David and John, Willow Flat (private 3,304 3,234 bag), Napier Ross, Dr. J., Pirinoa, Wairoa .. .. 1,973 2,596 Rowling, E., and McNeill, Kiwi Estate, 4,830 5,006 Wairoa Scott, N. and J., Pehanui Station, Wairoa.. 4,550 Nil Shaw Bros., Marumaru .. .. 425 520 Shaw, M. R., Moumoukai, Morere .. 3,580 3,650 Sim, R. B., Racecourse, Lower Mohaka .. 699 75 Sinclair, Alexander, Inverleith, Marumaru 800 950 Smith Bros., Ruakituri .. .. .. 4,100 4,940 j Smith, George, Nuhaka.. .. .. 814 1,254 j Smith, K. V., " Travancore," Nuhaka .. •— 1,330 Smith, W. H., Tarewa .. .. .. 1,975 1,932 j Smyth, James F., " Otoi," Wairoa .. 5,160 4,803 Smyth, James F., Wahanui, Wairoa .. 4,225 4,647 Somerville, T. B., Omahanui .. .. 1,165 1,172 Spence Bros, (private bag), Wairoa .. 8,100 Nil Spence, S. S., Te Reinga .. .. 622 694 Spooner, G. P.., Ardkeen, Frasertown .. 1,114 1,165 Steed, F., " Waiatai," Avenue Road, Hast- — 2,950 ings Stevens, A. E., Mangapoike, Frasertown .. 2,222 913 Stevenson, C. 0., Tangitere, Nuhaka .. — 301 Stewart, C. E., Whiorau, Nuhaka .. 5,263 5,265

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HAWKE'S BAY SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

. No. of Sheep on April 30,1 April 30, 1926. j 1927. Waiboa County—continued. Stokes, W. M., Morere .. ... .. 1,158 1,659 Stovell, H. V., Wairoa .. .. .. — 694 Suckling, Mrs. D. E. B., Morere .. .. 957 1,027 Summerfield, Phillip H., Wairoa .. 2,977 3,504 Swan, E. D., Marumaru .. .. 342 Nil Swan, E. J., Clyde Bank, Wairoa .. 531 547 Sylvester, E. H., Armadale, Tangitere .. 580 715 Symes, S. R., Waikatea, Nuhaka . . 5,879 6,340 Taffe, C. D., " Otauhoro," Erasertown .. 2,231 2,456 Tait, J., Waikari, Napier .. .. 4,535 3,403 Tait, James, Waikari Earm (private bag), 1,821 2,185 Napier P.O. Tait, W., Sunny Braes, Morere .. .. 2,210 2,350 Tait, W., Whaitirinui (private bag), Napier 2,317 2,310 Tapper Bros., Tapiu Station (private bag), 2,586 2,533 Wairoa Taumataeroa, Reuben and Rangi, Mo- 506 Nil haka Taylor, A. B., Clydebank, Frasertown .. 1,065 894 Taylor, A. S., and Sons, P.O., Tangitere .. 560 630 Taylor Bros., Clydebank, Erasertown .. 735 741 Taylor, H. B., Boscombe, Frasertown .. 1,065 1,090 Taylor, .T. M., Whakaki.. .. .. 30 79 Taylor, Meihana, and Kirk, A. F., Nuhaka 1,017 1,000 Te Ihi, Hori, Tautoke, and others, Opoutama 1,120 1,114 Te Kooti Henare, " Pakiki," Wairoa .. — 982 Te Ngaio and Mataire, jun., Nuhaka .. 1,572 1,527 Te Oti, Hokianga, Mohaka .. .. 180 200 The East Coast Commissioner, Native Trust 3,271 4,616 Lands, Mahurangi Farm, Opouiti Thomas Bros., Miromiro Station, Wairoa, 1,219 2,203 Hawke's Bay Thompson, Frederick W., Opoutama .. 556 437 Thorpe, Stephen, Turiroa .. .. 336 339 Tidswell, C. H., Cotswold, Post-office, Tangi- 710 710 tere Tidswell, Cyrus H., Tangitere .. .. 915 865 Tidswell, A. E. and C. H., Tangitere .. 1,450 1,425 Tiemi Mete, Nuhaka .. .. 1,600 1,600 Tihi Whaanga, Iwitea, Wairoa .. .. 245 344 Tikitini, Henare, Opoutama .. .. 240 300 Tod, George Dougall, Corozo, Nuhaka .. 1,398 1,129 Tolme, James, Erasertown .. .. 693 1,117 Tombleson, G., Tahaenui .. .. — 2,206 Tombleson, W. M., Opoutama .. .. 2,013 2,220 Tomlinson, C. W., Frasertown .. .. 443 458 Torbett, W. L., Wairoa .. .. — 1,057 Trafford and Signell, Te Reinga (private bag), 1,486 Nil Wairoa Trafford, E. M., Te Reinga (private bag), 918 1,241 Wairoa Turei Rarere, Opoutama .. .. 400 356 Turner, C. N., Hikitangi, Nuhaka .. 2,298 2,329 Twigg, S., Mangaruhe, P.O. Box 52, Wairoa 8,300 9,035 Vaughan, Fred. (Estate of), Tahaenui 2,519 Nil (private bag), Nuhaka Vaughan, R. G., Box 15, Nuhaka .. 690 915 Wairatna Na, Tarere, Waimako .. .. 66 Nil Wairoa Co-operative Meat Company (Limited) — 12 Wairoa Flax-mills (Limited), Box 1, Foxton 1,915 2,240 Walker, 1)., " Ohinepaka," Wairoa .. 1,600 2,113 Walker, Douglas, Pakiri, Wairoa.. .. 739 434 Walker, Niel (Estate of), Ruapapa, Wairoa 5,000 4,944 Ward Bros., Rotonui, Wairoa .. .. 3,706 4,200 Watene Winiata, Frasertown Road, Wairoa 310 300 Watson, Peter, Glencore, Tuhara, Wairoa .. 98 183 Watson, Thomas, Tawhero Road, Wairoa .. 122 84 Wells, H. C., Tangitere .. .. .. — 4,050 Wepiha Wainohu, Waipapa, Mohaka .. 70 100 Wera te Hau, Opoutama .. .. 500 378 Whaka Paraima and Riha Paraima, Fraser- 510 448 town Whitehead, James, Morere .. .. 300 355 Whitmore, Thomas, Post Office, Tangitere.. 554 511 Williams, Alick, Tangiwai, Frasertown .. 6,418 6,420 Williams, E. J. and W. H., Okare Station, 12,972 11,090 Wairoa Williams, E. P., Murrayton, Wairoa .. 1,075 Nil Williams, E. P., Pakarae, Wairoa .. 4,975 6,108 Williams, George A., Morere .. .. 604 Nil Wilson, George, Clydebank, Frasertown .. 482 663 Wilson, Mrs. M. K., Whakaki .. .. — 132 Wilson, W. H., Opoutama .. .. 1,450 970 Winter, V. E., Homleigh, Frasertown .. 914 1,078 626,090 637,986

No. of Sheep on April 30,1 April 30, 1926. 1927. ! HAWKE'S BAY COUNTY (In Napier Subdivision). Absolom, John H., Pukera, Rissington .. 800 800 Absolom, Mrs. Geraldine, Awataha, Rissing- 2,500 ! 2,495 ton Agnew, James, Fernhill. . .. .. 872 ! 779 Agnew, John, Mangateretere, Hastings .. 44 80 Agnew, Thomas, Crownthorpe, Fernhill .. 529 459 Ahere te Koare Hohepa (private bag), Kai- 914 1,217 waka, Napier Aitohison, William, Fernhill .. .. 479 701 Akuhata, Aporo, Puketapu .. .. 206 200 Alexander, John, Puketapu .. .. 120 425 Allen, A. W., Box 301, Hastings .. 1,250 1,527 Allen, J. L., Raupare, Hastings .. .. 209 Nil Amyes, S., Eskdalu .. .. .. 995 915 Andersen, R. M., Ryelands (rural delivery) 16 Nil Napier Anderson, John (Estate of), Poporangi 17,675 17,319 Station, Kereru Anderson, John, Paki Paki, Hastings .. 235 528 Angus, James (Estate of), Kildonan, Have- 1,890 | 1,779 lock North Archibald, W., Waihou, Patoka .. .. 387 400 Arnott, A. E., Bay View .. .. 756 774 Ashby, P. G., Maraekakaho .. .. 1,311 1,598 Attwood, G., Sherenden, Box 225, Hastings 630 715 Averill, C. G. (private bag), Woodgate, 1,122 1,087 Hastings Averill, Edward, Echills, Hastings .. 3,009 2,882 Avery, Alan L. M., Bay View .. .. 477 762 Avery, A. L. M., Te Pohue Property, Bay 1,129 977 View Avery, Mrs. E. M., Pukekura, Havelock 3,210 3,181 North Axbey, H. S., Gola, Tunanui, Hastings .. 984 782 Bain, David (private bag), Napier .. 1,062 866 Bainbridgo, C. F. G. (rural delivery), Hau- 724 Nil moana Bainbridge, S. A., Raupare, Hastings .. 470 376 Baird, J. C., Raureka, Hastings .. .. 559 772 Ball, John, Groen Hill, Puketitiri .. 696 688 Barber, William, Okaihau, Havelock North 874 680 Barbour, David, Fernhill (private bag), 954 Nil Hastings Barker, John (Opapa Property), (private bag), 1,254 1,854 Hastings Barker, John, Waimarama, Hastings .. 1,966 2,847 Barry, V., Tutira Post-office .. .. 609 707 Bates, Joseph William, Market Street, 48 146 Hastings Baxter, T., Craigieburn (private bag), Napier 1,381 1,375 Bayley, G. O. (private bag), Otamauri, Hast- 1,266 1,263 ings Bayly, C. R., 510 Fitzroy Avenue, Hastings 114 195 Beamish, E. H., Kohatunui, Whanawhana, 4,206 4,458 Hastings Beamish, F. N. H., Whanawhana, Hastings 4,343 4,416 Beamish, Harold F., Whanawhana, Hastings 4,213 4,404 Beatson, G. D., Box 63, Hastings .. 1,270 457 Beattie, H. E., Te Ngaru, Eskdalo .. 1,026 950 Bell and Co., and A. Bell (Mangatutu and Te 9,166 8,260 Kowhai), Hawkston (private bag), Napier Bell and Harrison (private bag), Napier .. 3,483 3,470 Bell, James (Estate of), Turamoe, Hastings 1,050 1,668 Bell, Mrs. Alice, Mount Cameron, Puketapu 4,577 5,052 Bell, Mrs. M. F. H., P.O. Box 101, Havelock 191 195 North Bell, R. J., Havelock North .. .. 1,944 1,768 Bell, R. N., Ben Lomond, Maraekakaho .. 2,566 2,936 Bell, W. A., Ben Lomond, Maraekakaho .. 2,565 2,930 Bennett, A. C., Huearangi, Patoka .. 2,238 2,183 Bennett, John, Eskdale.. .. .. 851 825 Bennett, Stanley, Bay View .. .. 521 2,000 Berkahn, A. C. A., and Son, Fairview, Marae- 1,324 1,370 kakaho Biddle, H., Kaiwaka, Napior .. .. 710 Nil Billington, F. H., Tangoio .. .. 1,152 Nil Black Bros., Northlands, Napior .. 1,164 1,867 Black Bros., Puketapu .. .. .. 634 551 Bone, F. L., Box 52, Hastings .. .. 54 9 Borthwick, Thomas, and Sons (Limited), 850 124 Pakipaki Bourke, C., and Sons, Eskdale .. .. 813 866 Boyd, J. B., Sherenden, Hastings .. 977 852 Boyd, M. K. and T. P., Puketapu .. 47 107 Boyle, Dorrington, Havelock North .. 646 652 Boys'Home, France House, Eskdale .. 21 12

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927i Hawke's Bay County—continued. Bradford, A. J., Eskdale .. .. 786 1,010 Branson, N. P. and Mrs. M. E., Waikonini 7,308 6,420 (private bag), Hastings Bridgeman, J. W., Mahora, Hastings .. 481 619 Bridgman, S. G., Haumoana .. .. 332 261 Brink, Hans T., Longlands, Hastings .. 186 35 Brodie, M. W. O'C., Kilmeaden, Rissington 1,385 1,381 Broome, Mrs. Catherine, Tangoio .. 501 412 Brown, A. I)., Kskdale .. .. .. 1,362 1,420 JBrown Bros., Havelock North .. .. 746 Nil Brown, C., and McConnell, A. (private bag), — 713 Hastings Brown, J. C., " Quarryburn " (private bag), 843 802 Napier Brown, Misses V. M., E. B., R. G., and E. K., 1,139 966 Eskdale Brown William, Bay View .. .. 45 54 Brownlie, C. J., Rocky Hill, Puketitiri .. 2,120 1,888 Brownlie, M. J., Puketitiri .. .. 504 415 Bruce, John, Bay View .. .. 180 121 Brunton and Hunt, Raupare, Hastings .. 609 319 Bryson, R., Eskdale .. .. .. 22 9 Buddo, C. D., Poukawa .. .. 1,246 1,285 Buddo, David, Tukiora, Poukawa .. 635 821 Buddo, R. R., Poukawa .. .. 1,206 1,104 Bull Bros., Hendley Station, Patoka .. 7,070 8,108 Burgess, R., Rissington .. .. 812 874 Burns, Herbert Hugh, Twyford (rural do- 14 82 livery), Hastings Burns, W. P., Richmond Road, Hastings .. 57 20 Burnside, R. J., Crownthorpe Settlement, 866 915 Hastings Butler, D. J. (Estate of), (c/o C. L. Spencer), 890 Nil Patoka Butler, Patrick, Emerald Hill, Patoka, 1,012 1,015 Napier Bygum, R. A., Havelock North .. .. — 26 Byrne, A. E., Pariwui Settlement, Kereru 1,050 1,059 (private bag), Hastings Caldwell, H. S., Patoka .. .. 1,040 1,090 Cameron, John Matheson, Dale Farm, 733 833 Hastings Campbell Bros., Craigieburn Station Account, — 4,240 (c/o Box 77), Hastings Campbell, D. M., Horonui, Hastings .. — 2,587 Campbell, H. (Estate), (Trustees of), Cragie 4,193 Nil Burn, Havelock Nortli Campbell, Hugh M., Poukawa, Hastings .. 7,568 4,900 Campbell, H. R., Horonui, Hastings .. 3,552 3,122 Campbell, J. B., Kahuranaki, Havelock North — 660 Campbell, N. M., Awanui, Hastings .. 3,366 3,343 Campbell, W. B., Irongate, Box 179, Hastings 269 350 Campbell, W. H., Hastings .. .. 1,196 2,354 Candy, J. J., Mangaharuru, Tutira .. 724 698 Carlson, Mrs. Henry, I'ukehou .. .. 2,846 2,710 Carlson, Olaf, Otane .. .. .. 2,753 2,822 Carlyon, A. S. G., Poukawa .. .. 2,242 2,473 Carter, J. E. F., Putorino .. .. 815 820 Carter, L. D. (private bag), Kaiwaka, Napier 894 823 Caunce, Mrs. J., Puketitiri .. .. 696 688 Chadwiek, G., Clive .. .. .. 247 Nil Chambers, B. Rukumoana (private bag), 20,082 21,075 Napier Chambers, B., To Mata, Havelock North .. 63 102 Chambers, G. J., Kaiwaka, Napier .. , 1,374 1,124 Chambers, H. C., and Miss I. M., Mokopeka, -— 8,988 Havelock North Chambers, H. 0., Mokopeka, Havelock 4,933 Nil North Chambers, John and Helen, and Ester M. 3,197 3,162 Nelson (Trustees of), Havelock North Chambers, Maurice S., Tauroa Station, Have- 5,843 5,567 lock North Chambers, Miss I. M., Mokopeka, Havelock 2,697 Nil North Chambers, Selwyn (Trustees of), Kopanga 5,410 5,460 Station, Havelock North Chambers, W. V. (rural delivery), Otane .. — 2,039 Chrystal, G. T., Tutira . . .. .. 1,738 1,660 Clark, A. E., Mungaroa, Hastings .. 244 45 Clark, Mrs. C. M. (rural delivery), Napier .. 393 Nil Clark, Frederick C., " Highgrove," Eskdale 4,882 3,867 Clark, Henry R. (private bag), Awanui, 2,388 2,692 Napier Clark, H. R., (private bag), Napier ., 180 369

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Hawke's Bay Cottnty—continued. Clarke, W. H., Eskmount (rural delivery), 534 , 420 Napier Clarkson, E. C., and Sons, Glenlyon, Marae- 5,144 5,396 kakaho Clarkson, E. N. C., Glendoone, Hastings .. 1,572 1,603 Coates, G. P., Putorino .. .. 910 720 Cockburn, A. C., Patoka .. . . 604 535 Codd, H. V., Puketapu .. .. 1,949 2,100 Connor, Michael, Sherenden, Hastings .. 715 614 Connor, Mrs. J. J., Omapere, Hastings .. 7,599 8,532 Conroy and Higgins, Napier .. . . 77 97 Cook, W. F., Waimarama, Havelock North 1,225 1,272 Cooksey, J. R., Pukeata, Rissington .. I 586 584 Coop, W. P., Havelock North .. ... 3,165 3,359 Cooper, F., Lower Te Mata Road (rural de- 44 30 livery), Hastings Cooper, James, Poukawa .. .. j 10 Nil Cooper, H. O., 503 Park Road, Hastings .. — 74 Cooper, Mrs. S. A., Box 44, Havelock North j 100 Nil Cotterill, G. R., Olive (rural delivery), Hast- I 280 243 ings Coulson, J., and Co., Havelock North .. ! 318 296 Couper, D. Mc., Otane .. .. .. 85 162 Couper, J. F. (private bag), Napier .. ; 1,055 893 Couper, John H., Havelock North .. [ 1,588 1,351 Couper, Misses, and others, Mt. Erin, Have- j 5,620 5,582 lock North Couper, Mrs. H. R., To Mata, Havelock ! 5,653 1,963 North Craig, Joseph, Hastings.. .. .. 1,400 1,126 Craig, W. F., Anaroa, Otane .. .. 2,418 2,268 Craig, W. R., Orwell, Clivo .. .. — 20 Craven, R., Irongate Road, Hastings .. 150 279 Crawford, Herbert, Havelock North .. 244 305 Cross, W. F., East Clive .. .. 51 Nil Crosse, T. E., St. George's Road, Hastings 633 688 Crosse, Hugh, Cairnhill, Bay View .. 1,699 1,649 Crosse, Thomas, Patoka Station, Patoka .. 5,854 5,569 Cruikshank and Chambers, Argyll Settlo- 2,208 Nil ment, Otane Curtis, J. H., Fitzroy Avenue, Hastings .. 340 240 Daley, Thomas, Puketapu .. .. 680 732 Dalton, A. H., Orwell, Clive P.O. .. 13 Nil Dampney Bros., Elands, Napier .. .. 5,846 5,650 Darragh, W. A., Fernhill .. . . 906 902 Dasent Bros, (private bag), Aorangi, Hastings 2,600 2,507 Davies, Morgan, Featherston . . .. 30 Nil Davis, D. S., Mangatahi, Hastings .. 625 Nil Davis, Evan, Springvale, Puketapu .. | 2,092 2,458 Davis, L. S. " Tirokino " (c/o Esk Railway ! — 365 Works) Day, William, Wavehill (private bag), Napier 1,231 1,238 Dillon, S. S., Box 337, Hastings .. .. j 144 329 Dolbel, Philip, Redcliffe, Taradale .. 2,030 2,577 Donovan, D., Box 320, Hastings.. .. I — 22 Doole, D. G., Sherenden, Hastings .. 785 754 Douglas and Drummond, Ronaki, Havelock 2,736 2,309 North Douglas, W. G., Te Mahanga, Poukawa .. 1,781 1,942 Douglas, W. J. (Estate of), Te Mahanga, 6,301 5,811 Poukawa Drummond, P., Willow Brook, Puketapu .. 1,274 1,412 Duff, H. and A., Whakarara (private bag), 7,349 7,119 Hastings Duncan, D. L., Poukawa .. .. 1,408 1,643 Duncan, James, Oro Noa, Bay View .. 496 676 Duncan, W. M. A., Glenross, Hastings .. 9,011 9,039 Dunn, J. S., Dunmoro (privato bag), 3,795 3,031 Napier Dunnage, A. S., Rangiora, Patoka .. 360 330 Dysart, Archie, Norton Road, Hastings .. 809 425 Dysart, Henry, Sherendon, Hastings .. 692 762 Dysart, W. J., Sherenden, Hastings .. — 595 Edson, John L., Frederick Street, Hastings — 26 Edwards, B. G., Tangoio (private bag), 591 765 Napier Eglinton, H. B., Box 172, Hastings .. 73 86 Ellingliam, A. J., Putorino .. .. 20 Nil Elliot, George (Estate of), (c/o Public Trust 817 614 Office), Hastings Elliot, S. A. (private bag), Hastings .. — 525 Elliott, D. H., Haumoana .. .. 306 260 Elliott, Miss L. A., 17 George's Drive, Napier 813 Nil Elliott, R. A., Maraetotara, Havelock 1,292 1,136 North

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6—H. 238.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Hawke's Bay County—continued. Elliott, R. W. A., Maraekakaho .. .. 1,290 1,356 Elliott, T. E. (private ba.g), Hastings .. 888 1,050 Ellis, H. 8., Belmont, Eskdale .. .. 4,636 4,245 Ellison, Chas., Havelock North .. .. 100 153 Ellison, Ken. McL., Te Wharau, Havelock 1,808 1,754 North Ellison, Mrs. Mabel, Opapa .. .. 3,692 3,670 Ensor, Walter Charles, Waiwhare Station, 11,000 11,307 Hastings Ericksen, John, Otamauri, Hastings .. 900 1,219 Evans, F. E., Twyford, Hastings.. .. 12 42 Evans, H. S., Pukahu .. .. .. 272 594 Parmery, Charles, jun., Box 210, Hastings 544 250 Parmery, Ernest, Davis Road, Longlands 20 Nil Post Office, Hastings Farmery, P. G., Ngatarawa (private bag), 205 340 Hastings Farquhar, J. (private bag), Hastings .. 815 833 Fearn, J. W., Hastings .. .. .. 193 75 Fernie, 13., Chesterhope, Pakowhai .. 9,023 10,643 Field, Arthur J., Glenrowan, Havelock 1,460 1,765 North Field, C. H., Havelock North .. .. 792 914 Field, Frederick, Havelock North .. 564 Nil Field, George R., and Sons, Waipuka, Have- 4,416 4,098 lock North Field, Guy C. (private bag), Havelock North 2,094 1,921 Firth, T., "Little Bush" (private bag), 1,312 887 Napier Fleming, R. J., Bay View .. .. 1,126 322 Fookes, E. C., Putorino.. .. .. 860 792 Ford, Arthur W. and H. G., Tangoio .. 1,650 1,434 Forde, Charles and P. L., " The Willows," 426 438 Pakowhai Fourneau Bros., Pakowhai .. .. 23 46 Fraser, J. L., Kaiwaka, Napier .. .. — 625 Freeman, Spenser, Haumoana .. .. 53 154 Gallien, Otto P., Kaliikatoa, Te Pohue .. 869 916 Gardiner, P. B., Crownthorpe, Fernhill P.O. 875 1,032 Gascoyne, H., Maraekakaho .. .. 300 336 Gatenby, J. J., Haumoana .. .. 2,423 2,900 Georgetti, W., Orissogue, Napier .. .. 1,700 826 Gibson, F. G., Crownthorpe Settlement, 811 935 Hastings Gilbertson Bros., Havelock North .. 691 572 Gillies, A. I)., Maraetotara, Havelock North 1,106 1,117 Gillies, J., and Son, Waimarama .. .. 2,003 3,409 Gimblett, W. J., Box 121, Hastings .. 688 871 Glazebrook, H. M., The Washpool, Hastings 6,354 9,583 Glenny, G. C., Haumoana .. .. — 769 Goode, J. R., Otamauri (private bag), Hast- 791 853 ings Goodman, 1)., Tutira .. ., .. 790 800 Goodrick, C. F. (rural delivery), Hastings .. 99 73 Goodwin, Arthur S., Glentui, Tikokino .. 5,345 4,750 Gordon, C. L. T., Taurapa, Hastings .. 3,250 3,277 Gordon, E. R. (Trustees of), fioupouri, 9,168 9,328 Hastings Gordon, Prank L., Clifton, Clive .. .. 3,120 3,015 Gordon, T. L., Farndon Farm, Clive .. 1,959 1,753 Goulter, S. J., Merriwee, Haumoana .. 238 Nil Graham, A. S., Haumoana .. .. 350 Nil Graham, J. and G. C., Netherby (private bag), 2,381 2,169 Hastings Graham, William, Box 246, Hastings .. 1,081 1,409 Grant, James, Tutira .. ... .. 1,527 1,109 i Greenwood, A. R., Kahuranaki, Havelock 4,231 4,816 North ] Gregg, Andrew, Otamauri, Hastings .. 950 1,199 Griffiths, P. C. (c/o de Pelichet, McLeod, 361 707 J and Co.), Hastings ! Griffiths, Robert, Twyford, Hastings .. 116 211 1 Groome, Ernest, Te Onepu, Otane .. 4,110 4,106 1 Gunn, Alexander (Glen Forest), Fernhill .. 502 510 .1 Gunn, George, Fernhill ... .. 1,145 938 I Guthrie, T. (Sherenden Property), Havelock 1,200 823 1 North 1 Guthrie-Smith, W. H., Tutira, Napier .. 9,134 8,435 1 Haggerty, John H. (rural delivery), Hau- 1,160 1,223 ] moana J Hale, J. C., Patoka .. .. .. 660 980 Hale, J. C., Rissington, Patoka .. .. 503 Nil ] Hallett, E. A., Puketitiri .. .. 37 1 ] Hallett, H. J., Speedy's Hill, Puketitiri .. I 391 235 1

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30 1926. 1927. Hawke's Bay County—continued. Hallett, L. H., Puketitiri .. .. 108 Nil Hallgarth, W. A., Sherenden, Hastings .. 649 731 Halliwell, G. H., Patoka (rural delivery), 60S 937 Napier Hammond, F., Kaiwaka (private bag), 1,690 1,507 Napier Hansard and Pinner, Pleasant Point, 1,803 1,653 Maraekakaho Harawira Renata, Tangoio .. .. 100 60 Harding, R., Raukawa, Hastings .. 6,014 5,901 Hardy, George F., Duke Street, Hastings .. 1,355 630 Hardy, M. E., Duke Street, Hastings .. 175 300 Harper, W. T., Waitio (private bag), Hast- 2,752 2,728 ings Harris, J. H., and Son, Charlotte Crescent, 97 376 Hastings Harris, K. J., Waipunga, Eskdale .. 816 1,119 Harris, L. E., Marunui, Napier .. .. 2,026 1,620 Harrison, Mrs. J. D., Puketapu .. .. 2,455 1,865 Hart, John, Mangatawa, Havelock North .. 2,686 2,849 Hartgill, M. W., Te Pohue .. .. 2,369 2,471 Hartree, Henry, Ngaroto, Napier .. 3,033 2,854 Hartree, H. H., Manganae, Napier .. 1,341 1,172 Hartree, W. H., Puketapu .. .. 813 : 1,037 Hartshorn, F. C., Bay View .. .. 351 ■ 471 Harvey, E. J., Lascelles Street, Hastings .. 680 656 Harvey, M. W., Opoweke, Tutira .. — 105 Hassafi, H., Riversea, Hastings .. .. 566 415 Hassall, H., Waimotu, Hastings .. .. 3,574 3,600 Haurangi Timu, Pakipaki .. .. — 110 Hawke's Bay Farmers' Meat Company 7 23 (Limited), Hastings Haynes, D. B., Hastings Street, Napier .. 248 16 Heaps, G. H., Opapa .. .. .. 1,042 1,088 Heard, F. T., Rawhiti (private bag), Napier 2,350 2,480 Heayes, R. J. and W. H. T., Tutira .. 3,091 2,775 Heeney, Mrs. Margaret, Mahora, Hastings 262 150 Hellyer, C. W., Box 41, Clive .. .. 269 238 Henderson, E., Kaiwaka (private bag), 1,076 953 Napier Henderson, W. J. (private bag), Napier .. —- 41 Hennum, B. A., Poukawa .. .. 60 106 Hennum, C. C., Poukawa .. .. 247 Nil Herbert, H. L., York Road, Hastings .. — I 12 Herrick Bros., Turamoe, Hastings .. 399 Nil Hewson, Miss A. G. (c/o H. E. Beamish, 5 Nil Esq.), Hastings Heynes, E. G., Patoka .. .. .. 700 j 1,020 Heynes, William, Box 7, Clive .. .. 500 j 470 Higgins, Lawrence, Tuhirangi, Puketapu .. 12,033 10,585 Hildreth and Tiopira, Oingo, Fernhill .. 4,031 2,815 Hildrith, F., Mangawhare, Hastings .. 3,291 3,525 Hildrith, F. (Omahu Property), Mangawhare, 750 603 Hastings Hildrith, J. W., Fernhill .. .. 498 442 Hildyard, S. H., Arapawanui (private bag), 1,050 840 Napier Hodgson, F. J., Haumoana (rural delivery), 117 57 Napier Holden, Mrs. L. S., Mangateretere (rural de- 1,656 1,708 livery), Hastings Hollis, A. A., Waikura, via Otane .. 1,420 1,735 Holt, A. E. M., Twyford, Hastings .. 60 43 Holt, E. D., Wairoaiti, Bay View .. 1,275 4,492 Holt, John, Arohiwi, Box 95, Hastings .. 1,664 1,608 Holt, R., and Sons, Te Puha, Box 95, 1,000 934 Hastings Hope Bros., Parakowhai (rural delivery), 1,960 1,996 Napier Hori Tupaea, Opapa .. .. .. 1,408 3,011 Horgan, Michael (private bag), Napier .. 1,389 1,497 Horner, F. T. (private bag), Napier .. 918 Nil Houston, C., York Road, Hastings .. 300 283 Howell, E. J., Rissington .. .. 45 40 Hughes, H. S., Puketapu .. .. 578 500 Hume, J. W., Eskdale .. .. .. 437 Nil Hunt, Arthur, Korokipo, Box 19, Taradale 1,170 465 Hunt, W. T., jun., Eskdale .. .. 566 861 Hunter, J. G., Haumoana .. .. — 317 Hunter, J. R., Everleigh (private bag), 785 742 Hastings Hunter, Mrs. I. A. (private bag), Hastings 481 351 Hutchinson, F., and Son, Rissington, Napier 2,101 i 2,100 Hutchinson, Francis, jun., Omat.ua, Napier 1,550 ! 1,550

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HAWKE'S BAY SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Hawkb's Bay County—continued. Hyde, H. J., Kaiwaka (private bag), Napier 697 642 Hyslop, A. M., Crownthorpe (private bag), 630 845 Hastings Ibbotson, Nelson Waite, Hastings .. 1,323 1,550 Inglis, C. R. and S. 1?., Puketapu (private — 1,418 bag), Napier Inglis, J. D., Havelock North .. .. 2,274 2,867 Iraia Karauria, Omahu, Fernhill.. .. 102 Nil Isdale, D., Patoka .. .. .. 1,113 Nil Israelson O. E., Mangateretere (rural de- 240 266 livery), Hastings Jackson, Fred A., Mangatahi, Maraekakaho 1,411 1,407 Jago, H., Tutira .. .. .. 224 233 Jameson, F. D., Rotowhenua, Puketapu .. 1,168 1,350 Jameson, Geo., Maraekakaho .. .. 3,638 4,380 Jamieson, W. J., Irongate Road, Hastings 489 408 Jefferd, J. H., Ngatarawa, Hastings .. — 322 Jessep, P. J., White Pines, Tangoio .. 742 701 Joines, G., Opapa .. .. .. 80 Nil Joll, A. P., Box 291, Hastings .. .. 876 404 Joll, John Henry, Wahaparata, Havelock 1,271 1,867 North Joll, J. M., Havelock North .. .. 286 908 Jolly, Alexander, Fair View, Box 269, 773 897 Hastings Jones and Richmond (c/o H. Jones), 700 3,983 3,564 Heretaunga Street, Hastings Jowsey, Thomas, Te Whana, Hastings .. 4,656 4,200 Judd, H. (private bag), Waipukurau .. 700 754 Kauter, 8., Puketitiri .. .. .. 115 99 Karauria, Omahu, Fernhill .. .. — 70 Kariana Kaa, Bridge Pah, Hastings .. 4 7 Kay, George R. (Estate of), Prior Park — 2,357 (private bag), Napier Kay, Katherine P., Prior Park (private bag), 2,234 Nil Napier Kay, R. P., Parinui Settlement, Kereru, 1,001 920 Hastings Keepa Winiata, Roy's Hill, Maraekakaho 1,330 1,420 Kelly, G. M. S. (c/o G. Kelly), 12 Thomp- 1,384 2,897 son Road, Napier Kemp, George, Puketapu .. .. 90 Nil Kennedy, Thomas, Ardmore, Havelock North 1,320 1,415 Kettle, D., Box 331, Napier ... .. 49 34 Keys, John, Waimarama, Havelock North 1,398 1,232 King, Archibald, Eskdale .. .. 30 27 King, J., Waitara Bush, Te Pohue .. 6,540 5,080 King, John A., Haumoana .. .. 135 Nil King, Joseph, Brooklands, Meeanee .. 1,062 526 King, T. and J., Te Pohue .. .. 408 408 Kirkham, A. J., Box 77, Hastings .. — 470 Kirkham, William Thomas, Eskdale .. 122 82 Krogh, Oscar (c/o Dalgety and Co.), Hastings 762 874. Lamont, William, Qtamauri, Hastings .. 629 670 Land, A. G., Opapa .. .. .. 752 947 Land, S. J., Havelock North .. .. 1,274 1,008 Lane Bros., Waipuna Station (private bag), 8,312 7,317 Napier Lane, Douglas, Havelock North .. .. 401 1,035 Lane, John E., Endsleigh, Havelock North 766 667 Lane, Michael, Karamu Road, Hastings .. 800 Nil Langdon, W. H. (rural delivery), Hau- 1,232 1,326 moana Lange, Ross (private bag), Napier .. — 1,087 Langley, E. M., Hastings .. .. — 8 Latham, Harold, Greenmeadows .. — 41 Laseelles, P. W. (rural delivery), Mangatere- 2,320 1,073 tere Law, Thomas, St. Andrew's Road, Havelock 62 Nil North Le Compte, Stephen, Ohurakura Road, Te 586 Nil Pohue Lee Bros., Kaiwaka, Eskdale .. .. 2,593 2,058 Lee, William (private bag), Hastings .. 672 700 Leggott, F. W., Bay View .. .. 347 281 Leslie, G., Hastings .. .. .. 2 20 Lewis, B. L., Mangateretere (rural delivery), 32 Nil Hastings Lister, H. H., Clive .. .. .. 552 250 Livingstone, Alexander, Maraekakaho .. 1,312 1,397 Livingstone, Colin, Elderline, Hastings .. 567 686 Livingstone, W. J., Maraekalaho .. 1,425 1,482 Lloyd, C. J., Clive, Box 98, Hastings .. — 730 Lloyd, C. J., and Rule, H., " Priminga," Box — 919 98, Hastings

No. of Sheep on April SO, April 30. 1926. 1927. Hawke's Bay County—continued. Lloyd, James Harris, Mahinga, Box 98, 2,370 2,339 Hastings Lloyd, J. H., Clive, Box 98, Hastings .. 835 Nil Lloyd, J. H., " Priminga," Box 98, Hastings 587 Nil Lloyd, Joseph, Clive .. .. .. 428 150 Lockie, William, " Wellfield," Roy's Hill, 1,137 440 Hastings Lockie, William, Roy's Hill, Hastings .. 2,293 2,190 Logan, Frank B., Pukekino, Hastings .. 2,212 2,260 Long, T. V. (Waimaraina), Pakowai .. 875 839 Lopdell, P. J., Glenora, Eskdale .. .. 1,716 1,721 Lopdell, J. S., Te Pohue .. .. 577 560 Lopdell, L. C., Bay View .. .. 712 665 Lopdell, L. C., Bay View .. .. 648 678 Lory, J. H., Irongate, Hastings .. .. 229 240 Low, A. L., Fernhill .. .. .. 829 1,372 Low, George H., Fernhill .. .. 1,596 1,783 Lowden, E. W., Bay View .. .. 10 8 Lowe, E. R., Tangoio .. .. .. 1,547 1,354 Lowe, J. N., Otamauri, Hastings.. .. 514 531 Lowe, J. N. (Tangoio Property), Otamauri, — 1,100 Hastings Lowe, W. A. (private bag), Hastings .. 782 640 Lowry, J. N., Okawa, Fernhill .. .. 6,445 5,331 Lowry, T. C., Okawa, Hastings .. .. 3,740 3,084 Lowry, T. IL, Okawa, Fernhill .. .. 11,670 10,743 Lumsden, David, Mount Cameron (private 1,231 1,200 bag), Hastings Lyons, E., Greenhill, Hastings .. .. 2,440 2,660 Lyons, James, Glen Alvon (private bag), 3,500 3,975 Hastings Lyons, John (private bag), Hautapu, Hast- 3,200 3,069 ings Mabey, G., Putorino .. .. .. 1,316 1,340 Macdonald Bros., Haveloek North .. 1046 813 Macdonald, G. A., Tutira .. .. 18 40 Macdonald, G. A. (Estate of), Box 167, 950 833 Napier (Meeanee) Macfarlane, James A., Glenaros, Hastings.. 4,885 5,220 MacFarlane, William Archibald, Waiterenui, 5,600 5,281 Hastings MacKay, A. C., Mahora South, Hastings .. 356 276 Mackay, J. R., Mount Hassell, Patoka .. 1,459 1,654 Mackenzie, Charles Fred., Gruinard, Have- 4,848 4,868 lock North H. H. J., Brown'3 Flat, Have- 1,574 1,500 lock North Mackenzie, Mrs. C. F., Haveloek North .. 1,612 1,725 Mackenzie, R. W., Koropiko, Taradale .. 1,124 Nil Mackenzie, W. C. A., Haveloek North .. 5,600 5,300 Mackinnon Bros., Rock Station, Te Pohue 4,173 Nil Mackinnon, W. W. B., Te Pohue .. •— 3,781 Macinillan, A. M., Mangatahi (private bag), 1,370 1,306 Hastings Macmillan, Dougald, Putorino .. .. 911 911 MacMillan, Mrs. A. S., Argyll, Otane .. 900 734 Macniven, J. H., Bay View, Haumoana .. 1,656 2,196 Magill, F., Crownthorpe (private bag), 1,022 1,107 Hastings Magill, J., Eskdale .. .. .. 731 663 Mahoney, F., Tangoio .. .. .. 787 850 Mahoney, L., Redcliffe Road, Taradale .. 146 163 Martin, G. H., Crownthorpe, Fernhill P.O. 898 1,001 Mason, E. P., Crownthorpe, Fernhill .. 762 705 Mason, G., Crownthorpe, Fernhill .. 845 1,019 Mason, M. S. H., Maraetotara, Haveloek 1,121 1,067 North Masters, A. J. T., Twyford, Hastings .. 219 299 Mathewson, G. L., Tangoio .. .. 636 810 Matthews, P., Tunanui, Hastings .. 695 633 Maxwell, W. R., Box 160, Hastings .. 1,522 1,612 May, Thomas, Box 23, Hastings .. 3,150 2,835 McAulay, G. H., Dunnegan, Kaiwaka (pri- 871 709 vate bag), Napier McAulay, W. S., Fernhill .. .. 632 665 McCaw, W. H., P.O. Box 249, Hastings .. 197 352 McConochie, John, Otamauri (private bag), 619 Nil Hastings MeCutcheon Bros., Greenmeadows .. — 20 McCuteheon, Mrs. F., Pakowai .. .. — 20 MoCuteheon, O. (Estate of), Pakowhai .. 43 Nil McElroy, J., Fernhill .. .. .. 406 512 McGaffin, Samuel, Maraekakaho .. .. 912 1,214 McGaffin, Samuel (Twyford Property), 103 100 Maraekakaho

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HAWKE'S BAY SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Hawke's Bay County—continued. McGahan, Patrick, Otamauri, Hastings .. 699 594 McGregor, J., Kaiwaka, Tangoio.. .. 500 715 McHardy, Mary Ann, Puketapu (private 1,329 1,272 bag), Napier Molntosh, A., Putorino .. .. 716 691 McKain Bros., Arapawanui (private bag), 1,228 1,055 Napier McKay Bros., Tangoio .. .. .. 84-9 717 McKay, C. S., Mahora South, Hastings .. 50 20 McKenzie, R. A., Tnramoe, Box 122, Palmers- — 326 ton North McKeesick and Franklyn, Kahuranaki, Have- 1,271 Nil lock North McKinnon, Angus, Arapawanui (private bag), 3,980 3,600 Napier McKinnon, Ian M., Glengarrie (private bag), 4,445 4,894 Napier McKinnon, William, Arapawanui, Napier .. 3,510 3,700 McLean, Archibald, Greenhill, Hastings .. 5,920 5,625 McLean, Lachlan, Glencoe, Maraekakaho .. 5,000 4,760 McLean, R. D. D., Maraekakaho Station 24,233 22,698 (private bag), Hastings McLeod, A. I., Box 135, Hastings .. 1,062 Nil McLeod, I>. E., Raupare, Hastings .. 129 91 McLeod, H., Eaton Road, Hastings .. 335 64 McLernon, P., Karamu, Hastings .. 550 350 McMillan, Donald, Section 4, Putorino .. 525 529 McNeill, A. M., Puketitiri .. .. 2,262 1,741 McNeill, J. A., Greenmeadows .. .. 304 328 McPhee, S., Mason Ridge, Hastings .. 4,473 4,509 McQuilkan, William, Waimarama, Havelock 1,510 1,186 North McRobbie, George, Burnside, Te Pohue .. — 410 McRobbie, Helen, Burnside, Te Pohue .. 458 Nil McRobbie, Ivan William, Hastings . . 1,000 1,128 McRobbie, I. W., Te Mata, Havelock 215 125 North Meech, William H., Springfield, Taradale .. 1,980 1,975 Meikle, A. W., Crownthorpe, Fernhill .. 812 636 Meinertzhagen, Miss G. E., Hastings .. 9,990 Nil Menzies, Stephen, Te Kuha, Box 235, Hast- 2,650 2,575 ings Merry, G. T., Raukawa, Box 19, Hastings.. 609 812 Miles, C. T., Sherenden, Hastings .. 1,702 1,785 Millar, A. (rural delivery), Napier .. 644 699 Miller, J. A., Pakowhai, Hastings .. 350 503 Miller, J. A., and Home (o/o J. A. Miller), 200 150 Hastings Miller, M., Pakowai .. .. .. — 300 Mission Station, Greenmeadows .. .. 1,835 1,695 Mitchell, C. L., Maraekakaho .. .. 1,500 1,551 Mohi, Bob, Waimarama, Hastings .. 52 30 Mohi and Pohi te Atahikoia, Box 122, Have- 2,300 2,430 lock North Mollier, Joseph, Wahine, Hastings .. 510 507 Monk, A. G., Pukehou .. .. .. 910 900 Monson, V. (c/o Mrs. Hunter), Otamauri, 460 389 Hastings Moore, W. G. and M. C., Rissington, Napier 1,481 1,684 Morgan, J. H., Bridge Pa, Hastings .. 152 212 Moroney, William, Pakipaki .. .. 269 250 Morrison, J., Burleigh, Greenmeadows .. 71 62 Morrison, James, Glenmore (private bag), 2,240 1,930 Napier Moughan, J., TeMahanga, P.O., Hastings .. 940 1,967 Moulder, H. C. (private bag), Napier .. 795 708 Mulqueeney, A., Rissington .. .. 19 15 Napier Park Racing Club, Napier .. 75 75 Neilson, W. (Summerlea), Haumoana .. 7,279 7,247 Nelson, F. M., Whakamarumaru, Fernhill.. 3,168 3,082 Nelson, O., Mangateretere, Hastings .. 2,066 2,472 Nelson, O., Airhill Station, Mangateretere, — 1,883 Tomoana Nelson, W. L., Whakamarumaru, Fernhill .. 1,172 1,024 Nestor, Thomas, Taheke, Otane .. .. 7,185 7,290 Niohol, T. H., and Co., Eskdale .. .. 2,049 1,965 Nicoll, Percy George, Hastings .. .. 40 96 Nii Puna, Arapawanui, Tangoio .. .. 2,020l Nil Nilsson, G. W. (Middle Road), Hastings .. — 1,910 Nilsson, G. W. (Middle Road), Davis Street, 1,705 1,600 Hastings Nilsson, G. W. (Block V, Temahanga), Davis 414 75 Street, Hastings Nilsson, G. W. (Turamoe), Davis Street, 199 95 Hastings

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30. 1926. 1927. Hawke's Bay County—continued. Nilsson, G. W., Block II, Temahanga . . 2,040 Nil Nimon, Mrs. J. G., Havelock North .. 35 120 Noell, Edward H., Konini, Napier .. 462 435 Norris, George, Dartmoor, Puketapu .. 1,351 1,256 Nowell-Ustieke, R. S., Otamauri (private — 479 bag), Hastings O'Dowd, P. A., Taradale .. .. 15 20 Oliver, A. H., Awa Awanui (private bag), 838 1,040 Hastings O'Neill, J. (Estate of), Mahora .. .. 1,050 709 O'Neill, W., Crownthorpe, Fernhill .. 781 723 Ormond, J. I). (Estate of), (c/o Manager, 1,464 1,299 Karamu Farm), Box 24, Hastings Orr, E. J., Puketapu .. .. .. — 973 Orr, J. S., Rosemont, Puketapu .. .. 2,701 1,459 Orr, Oswald H., Putorino .. .. 1,216 1,216 Osborne, M., Tangoio .. .. .. 325 305 Paget, M., Homestead, Putorino .. .. 710 777 Palleson, P., Haumoana .. .. — 18 Palmer Bros., Otakawa, Te Pohue .. 85 117 Palmer, S. M., Okaihai, Havelock North .. 3,898 4,141 Parker, C. J., Ohurukura, Te Pohue .. 4,540 4,645 Parker, J. J. (Estate of), Rissington .. 1,624 1,904 Parker, P. H., Wairunga, Havelock North 1,069 1,190 Parsons, Philip, Meeanee .. .. 864 682 Paterson, Wm. Ray (private bag), Napier.. 1,536 1,928 Patterson, Charles (c/o Tutira private bag), 209 171 Napier Pattullo Bros., Newstead, Napier .. 6,000 6,223 Peddle, T., Rissington .. .. .. — 1,426 Pedersen, Rasmus, Fernhill .. .. 177 330 Pepper, T. S., Tangoio .. .. .. 800 738 Percival, T. S., Mahora North, Hastings .. 523 397 Percival, T. S. (Tunanui Property), Evenden 1,865 2,562 Road, Mahora North, Hastings Petera Rapihana, Hawaikirangi, Opapa .. 154 52 Phillips, M. R., Havelock North .. .. 798 716 Pickering, Frederick E., Greenfields, P.O. 1,067 Nil Box 47, Napier Pimley, F., Mahora, Hastings .. .. 138 134 Porter, A. E., Putorino .. .. 726 826 Porter, Samuel (Kaiwaka), Eskdale .. 932 1,059 Potter Bros, and Dibben, Puketitiri .. 3,023 2,305 Potter, W., Fernhill .. .. .. 550 566 Powdrell, H. D., Maraekakaho .. .. — 2,292 Powell, F. A., Pakowhai .. .. 20 11 Price, A. J., Puketapu .. .. .. 1,915 1,560 Price, Wilson, and Little, Moana Farm, 1,371 1,868 Puketapu Priest, A. D. (Estate of), Pukehou .. 1,485 1,373 Priest, D. W., Pukehou.. .. .. 600 650 Priest, E. S., Pukehou .. .. .. 657 779 Priest, G., Pukehou .. .. 1,155 1,130 Proctor, W. H. C. (private bag), Napier .. 934 1,039 Puddle, Walter, Tangoio .. .. 640 486 Pulford, H. G., West Clive .. .. 200 68 Pulford, Henry (Estate of), Pine Farm, West 171 87 Clive Purves, George, Kaipo Road, Hastings .. 24 50 Ramsay Bros., Haumoana .. .. — 570 Rathie, J. J. and J. W., Clive .. .. 302 408 Raymond, Walter, Havelock North .. 2,026 Nil Reed, Mrs. Rachael M., Brooklands (private 4,459 5,073 bag), Napier Reid, J. A., Tutira .. .. .. 1,013 1,036 Renwick, F., Eskdale .. .. .. 865 896 Reynolds, L. J., and Son, Mangatahi, 450 478 Maraekakaho Reynolds, W. H., Raupare, Hastings .. 100 100 Richmond and Fernie, Moeangiangi (private 15,040 18,400 bag), Napier Richmond, Mrs. M. (c/o, M. M. Wilson), 1,379 1,441 Alness, Fernhill Richmond, W., Hastings .. .. 5,967 6,033 Riddell, D. A. and G., Tutira .. .. 716 730 Riddell, William J.,,Putorino . . .. 1,276 1,432 Riggir, Dugald John, Maraetotara, Havelock 1,121 1,021 North Robbie, F. H. (private bag), Napier .. 1,525 1,420 Roberts, E., Haumoana .. .. 133 Nil Roberts, T., Bay View .. .. .. 676 642 Robson, Anthony, Buteland, Poukawa .. 1,045 3,608 Robson, Anthony (Longland's Property), 370 Nil Poukawa Rofe, F. E., Te Pohue .. .. .. 180 Nil

H. —23b.

HAWKE'S BAY SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Hawkh's Bay Cotjnty—continued. Rofe, M. H., Te Pohue .. .. .. — 330 Ronayne, D. F., Crownthorpe, Fernhill .. 584 834 Rosvall, Mrs. E. M., Fernhill .. .. 2,091 2,020 Rosvall, N. L., Fernhill .. .. 2,244 1,205 Rowe, F. E., Te Mahanga, Waipukurau .. 529 550 Ruddenklau, C. and Gardner, Te Pohue .. 4,589 4,391 Rushton, G., Bay View .. .. 762 922 Kussell, A. H. (c/o Tom Tait, Manager), 610 Nil Twyford, Hastings Russell, A. H., jun., Twyford, Hastings .. •— 66 Russell, A. H., Tunanui, Hastings .. 6,189 7,073 Russell, H. A., Little Flaxmere, Twyford 35 10 Hastings Russell, George, Mangatahi, Maraekakaho.. 378 776 Satterthwaite, Joseph (Anawhenua), Puke- 708 Nil titiri Satterthwaite, Joseph, Bushy Park, Puke- 1,708 1,688 titiri Schaeffer, H. L., Eskdale .. .. 1,548 1,693 Sehultze, F. F. M., Pukehou .. .. 140 60 Scott, J. M., Tutira Post-office .. .. 660 719 Sheath, J. H., Hastings Street South, Napier 104 Nil Sheldon, H. H., Tulilima (private bag), 690 595 Napier Sherwood, Eber, Sherenden, Box 315, 306 Nil Hastings Shield, Horace L., Waiwhenua, Hastings .. 7,720 8,074 Shrimpton, W., Matapiro, Fernhill .. 13,485 14,698 Shuker, W. H., Sherenden, Hastings .. 940 830 Sigvertson, C. A., Tangoio (private bag), 807 855 Napier Simcox, Miss —, Puketitiri .. .. 1,537 1,861 Simcox, Mrs., Braehead, Puketitiri .. 603 707 Simmons, F. A., Glenora, Kereru, Hastings 52 102 Simmons, George Randolph, Kereru, Hastings 204 156 Simmons, Henry E., Maraekakaho .. 1,288 1,070 Simpson, A. G., Rissington .. . . 582 512 Simson, H. I., No. 1 Seapoint Road, Napier 515 Nil Simson, I. L. and Mrs. A. E., Frederick Street, — 4,504 Hastings Simson, I. L., Kaiwaka, No. 1 Seapoint Road, 3,140 Nil Napier Simson, Mrs. A. E., No. 1 Seapoint Road, 2,635 Nil Napier Sinclair, A., Lyndhurst Road, Hastings .. 409 332 Sinclair, William, Mahora, Hastings .. 22 16 Sisson, William Henry, Hastings.. .. 160 58 Small, A. A., Okahu, Hastings .. .. 3,324 3,430 Small, C. E., P.O. Box 175, Hastings .. — 72 Smith, A. H. C., Whareponga, Napier .. 1,428 2,036 Smith, C. A. (Trustees of), Olrig Station, 6,758 6,950 Hastings Smith, C. C., Whirinaki, Bay View .. 1,776 1,544 Smith, D. O. (rural delivery), Hastings .. 58 Nil Smith, Ebenezer, Box 36, Hastings .. 67 120 Smith, F. E., York Road, Hastings .. 118 Nil Smith, H. J., VVhanakino Station, Hastings 9,050 9,361 Snelling, Thomas, Kuripapango, Hastings.. 1,604! 1,517 Soreiisen, J. N. (private bag), Hastings .. 1,365 1,716 South,Thomas, Heretaunga Street, Hastings 427 Nil Sowersby, R. and H. E., Hastings .. 606 560 Speers, A., Longlands, Hastings .. .. 816 , 715 Stairmand, F. H., Maraekakaho .. .. 569 759 Stafford, S. K., Bay View .. .. 283 436 Stanton, J., Crownthorpe, Fernhill .. 629 684 Staples, W. H., Kanuka (private bag), Napier 6,560 6,340 Stead, A. G., Puketapu .. .. 1,030 Nil Stead, W. G., Flaxmere, Hastings .. 1,500 656 Stead, W. G., " Ridgemount " (private bag), 7,183 6,190 Napier Stead, W. G., Te Pohue, Hastings .. 1,539 1,370 Stevenson, G. S., Havelock Road, Havelock 61 85 North Stewart, D. D., Tutira .. .. .. 1,142 1,321 Stewart, D. H. (private bag), Havelock 6,947 6,737 North Stewart, Mrs. B. M., Maraetotara, Havelock — 1,238 North Stewart, Mrs. Sara (c/o Hoadley, Son, and 1,097 1,710 Stewart, Hastings) Stothart, Robert (private bag), Napier .. 1,360 1,458 Strachan, Mrs. May, Umuroimata, Box 254, 175 163 Napier Struthers, A., Claremont, Hastings .. 421 352 Struthers, John, Pukahu .. .. 493 337

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30. 1926. 1927. Hawke's Bay County—continued. Stubbs, F. B., Maraekakaho .. .. 175 Nil Stuckey, J. W., Poukawa .. .. 677 692 Sullivan Bros., Fernhill .. .. 500 564 Sunderland, R., Undercliff, Havelock North 219 217 Sutherland, W. A. D., Maraekakaho .. 977 1,065 Sutton, C. G. R., Bay View .. .. 680 606 Sutro, E. L., Poukawa .. .. .. 1,400 1,576 Sweeney, E. (Estate of), Te Mahanga, Mahora 203 300 North, Hastings Sweeney, E., Mahora North, Hastings .. 113 150 Symes, A. F., Richmond, Box 230, Hastings 3,680 2,852 Symes, H. J. C., Richmond, Box 230, Hastings 1,525 1,490 Tait, C. M., Glenelg, Maraekakaho .. 4,193 2,096 Tait, J. (private bag), Napier .. .. 1,611 1,488 Tait, Thomas, Twyford (rural delivery), 420 389 Napier Talbot, J. W., Ngatarawa, Hastings .. 657 775 Talbot, R. E., Ngatarawa, Hastings .. 437 503 Tamaheni Tangi, Tangi (Mrs. Sam Abraham), 765 742 Opapa Tankersley, Mrs, L., Maraekakaho .. 455 Nil Tankersley, W. (Estate of), Maraekakaho .. — 767 Taranaki te Ua, Ohiti, Fernhill .. .. 5,678 5,829 Tattersall, C. E., Pakowhai .. .. 1,926 1,515 Taverner, L. G. M,, Haumoana .. .. 1,783 Nil Tawse, Alexander James, Makarama, Wai- 1,846 2,024 marama (private bag), Havelock North Taylor, A. G, Sherenden, Hastings .. 762 820 Taylor, Jack, Havelock North .. . . 202 269 Taylor, R., Maraetotara, Box 45, Havelock 1,371 1,345 North Taylor, R. M., 804 Duke Street, Hastings.. 695 406 Taylor, Samuel, Sherenden, Hastings . . 764 807 Taylor, W., Middle Road, Havelock North 460 460 Taylor, W. A. (Patoka), St. George's Road, 2,040 450 Hastings Te Koau, Limited (c/o Lowe and Hannay), 1,214 Nil Box 21, Napier Teneti Ratima, Poukawa .. .. 784 Nil Teschemaker-Shute, John C. (private bag), 1,999 1,911 Mangatahi, Hastings Thom Bros., Kowhai Falls, Maraetotara, 1,153 Nil Havelock North Thom, J. M., Kowhai Falls, Maraetotara, — 1,002 Havelock North Thomas, Miki, and Morehu Turoa, Waima- 2,320 2,177 rama Thompson, J. H. and G. (rural delivery), 251 608 Mangateretere Thompson, Joseph B,, Mahora, Hastings .. 260 205 Thompson, T. J. and Sons, Hastings .. 982. 954 Thompson, T. J. and Sons, Tarui, Havelock 2,875 2,878 North Thompson, W. P. (Estate of), 407 N. Nelson 1,512 1,337 Street, Hastings Thomson, J. A., Patoka .. .. 1,002 893 Timitu Towhare, Waimarama .. .. 182 173 Tolley, H., and Son, Fernhill .. .. 915 877 Tombleson, T. (private bag), Hastings .. 610 503 Tong, F. G, Puketapu .. .. .. 120 273 Tong, F. G., Puketapu .. .. .. 250 Nil Torran Station (Trustees of), (c/o Mr. W. —• 6,676 Richmond), Hastings Toxward, G. R., Maraetotara, Hastings .. 1,466 1,272 Trent, H. A., Te Hau, Patoka .. .. 1,061 1,090 Tresedor, G. H., Crownthorpe, Hastings .. 473 396 Trotter, R, A., Tollemache Road, Hastings 6 Nil Tucker, Mrs. Maria, " Connage " (private 684 Nil bag), Otamauri, Hastings Turley, James P., Pukehou .. .. 1,181 1,024 Turnbull, H. A. D., Wharekoa (private bag), 862 957 Napier Turnbull, J. P., Kaiwaka (private bag), 2,059 2,044 Napier Turnbull, R. M., Kereru Station, Kereru, 8,242 7,989 Hastings Turner, H. J., Tangoio, Napier .. .. — 1,025 Turner, J. F., Puketitiri .. .. 175 110 Turner, W., Puketitiri .. .. .. 2,761 2;,683" Tweedie Bros,, Raupere, Hastings .. 102 85 Twigg, F. C,, Roslyn Road, Napier .. 3,760 3,887 Van Asch, A., Frederick Street, Hastings .. 2,660 Nil Van Asch, W,, Craggy Range, Havelock 7,024 6,878 North Vance, Mrs, L. J., Havelock North .. 71 19

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HAWKE'S BAY SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on 'April 30, April 30, I 1926. 1927. Hawke's Bay County—continued. Vautier and Hewitt (private bag), Hastings (5,612 7,242 Vyner, S. A., Box 21, Hastings .. .. 663 976 Waata, Thomas Ratima, Tangoio .. 610 Nil Wake, A. E., Box 338, Hastings .. 25 Nil Wake, B,, Ngatarawa, Box 338, Hastings .. 32 100 Walden, John, Mangaroa, P.O., Hastings .. 627 725 Waldon, J., Patoka .. .. .. — 566 Walker, A. E., and McKeown, S. J., Patoka — 1,700 Walker, Dugald, Maraekakaho .. .. 1,650 1,626 Walker, James (Trustees), Patoka .. 1,954 Nil Walker, Malcolm (Estate of), Otakuao, 930 862 Maraekakaho Wall, Herbert A., Waimarama, Havelock 1,107 1,161 North Wall, William J., Hastings .. .. 868 713 Wallace, Neil, Willow Bank, Eskdale .. 805 849 Walters, W. H., Olive .. .. .. 43 Nil Wanklyn, A. M. G., Tangoio .. .. 824 808 Warren, G. W,, Mahora South, Hastings 162 122 Wattie, W. J., Hastings .. .. 50 50 Webb, Walter, Hastings .. .. 30 14 Wellwood, James T,, Box 221, Hastings .. 2,601 3,389 VVelhvood, Mrs. May, Raurika, Hastings .. 58 75 Wellwood, R. A., Hastings .. .. 352 916 Wellwood, W, F. (private bag), Hastings .. 3,893 3,870 Wenley, J. A, S., Havelock North .. 845 940 Wheeler, William Haumoana .. .. — 39 White, Colin Kinross, Puketio, Opapa .. 1,384 1,554 White, P. C., Havelock North .. .. 310 268 White, K, C„, Te Mahanga, Poukawa .. 645 831 White, R. R., Kaiwaka, Napier .. .. 951 912 White, W. Kinross, Box 80, Napier .. 1,617 1,712 White, W. Kinross, Waikareaoa, Opapa .. 4,842 6,484 Whitehead, A. T., Tangoio .. .. 1,006 Nil Whittle, E. W., Bay View .. .. 800 577 Whyte, A. W., Crownthorpe (private bag), 617 580 Hastings Whyte, B,, Tangoio .. .. .. 1,120 Nil Whyte, W. A., Parinui, Kereru (privatebag), 796 967 Hastings Wilkes, E. John, Longlands, Hastings P.O. 212 75 Wilkie, A. R,, Tutira .. .. .. 883 1,012 Wilkie, F, K, Kohere, Napier .. .. 973 820 Williams, A. G,, Rissington .. .. 665 690 Williams, B. E. (private bag), Napier .. 723 515 Williams, H. J. (Fernhill Property), Wai- — 1,554 para, Gisborne Williams, J. M., Waihua, Patoka .. — 900 Williams, John, Waimarama, Hatuma (rural — 2,689 mail delivery), Waipukurau Williams, Mrs. Bright, Ard Lussa (private — 931 bag), Napier Williamson, G. McG., Bay View .. .. 400 440 Wilson, David, Awanui, Havelock North .. 2,000 1,770 Wilson, H. F., Tutira .. .. .. 990 824 Winter, J. H., Tutira .. .. .. 574 433 Winter, Mrs., sen., Tutira .. .. 124 299 Wright, P. L., Apley Station, Puketapu .. 3,893 4,291 Young, George Henry, Black Stag, Tutira, 2,121 2,332 Napier Young, J. A. (rural delivery), Haumoana .. 163 83 Young, J. T., Rimu, Napier .. .. 698 682 Yule, D. C., Riverside Farm, Hastings .. 2,085 1,260 1200622 1189825 WAIPAWA COUNTY. (In Napier Subdivision). Adams, W. C., Onga Onga .. .. 28 28 Addis, F. C., Tikokino, Waipawa .. 199 305 Addis, F. J., Waipawa .. .. .. 744 879 Addis, T. H., Tikokino .. .. .. 776 742 Addis, W., Waipawa .. .. .. 612 640 A'Deane, Mrs. J. B., Ashcott, Takapau .. 5,055 4,702 Aikman, James, Mount Pleasant, Blackburn 708 770 Aitken, W. G. (private bag), Waipawa .. 391 389 Alder, C. W., Riverhill, Hinerua, Onga Onga 2,220 2,330 Alder, Samuel John, Hinerua .. .. 568 460 Aldrich, A. S., Takapau .. .. 4,160 3,820 Aldrich, Mrs. S. M., Takapau .. .. 1,213 1,212 Anderson, Johannes A., Matipe, Onga Onga 449 578 Arnold, P. A., Onga .. .. 616 445 Austin, Henry James, Tikokino .. .. 152 180

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Waipawa County—continued. Bainbridge, 6. W., Otane .. .. 619 Nil Bainbridge, C. F. G., Otane .. .. — 660 Bainbridge, H. L., Otane .. .. 648 668 Baines, H. 0., Box 13, Ormondville .. 200 203 Baird, Mrs. Isabella, Argyll, Tikokino .. 424 Nil Balfour, T., Takapau .. .. .. 430 479 Barlow, A. J. H. (private bag), Onga Onga.. J, 630 1,950 Barlow, H. J., Wakarara .. .. 500 500 Bayliss, A. E., Kopua .. .. .. 560 646 Bayliss, D. J. (rural mail delivery), Wai- 1,869 2,389 pukurau Beaehen, J. P., Brookside, Onga Onga .. 1,372 1,468 Beattie, A. S., Wakarara, Tikokino .. — 248 Beattie, Mrs. A. S. (Wakarara Property), 638 333 Tikokino Bergersen, Anders, Ashley-Clinton .. 514 506 Bergersen, J. E., Makaretu .. .. 304 Nil Bibby, J. W., Lunsdale, Onga Onga .. 2,300 2,184 Bibby, John, Totaranui, Onga Onga .. 2,744 3,629 Blake, J. A., Ruataniwha, Waipawa .. 84 106 Blundell, J. L., Mananui, Otane .. . . 400 987 Boyle, R. R., Tawa Park (rural mail de- 1,049 1,103 livery), Takapau Bradley, E. C., Onga Onga .. .. 820 1,190 Brassington, L. A., Tikokino .. .. 20 Nil Brewer, E. H. and H. N., " Ratanui," Taka- 890 1,217 pau Bridge and Easther, Wakarara .. .. 1,055 449 Bridge, H. W., Ruataniwha .. .. 612 1,001 Britten, John (Estate of) Waipawa .. 723 743 Bromell, G. J., Ongaonga .. .. 557 700 Brown, R. J., Tikokino .. .. 320 113 Buchanan, H. W. S. H., Carbury, Onga Onga 2,800 2,225 Buchanan, J. J. (Estate of), Fail-stream, 806 805 Tikokino Buchanan, M. A. (Miss), Glenross (private 244 • 187 bag), Waipawa Bullock Bros., Tikokino .. .. 976 839 Burgess, S. M. (rural mail delivery), Takapau — 52 Burkin, G. (Springhill Property), Wakarara 268 493 Burkin, George, jun., Progress Farm, Waka- 292 224 rara Bussell, H. J., The Apex, Takapau .. 153 188 Butler, E. and M., Box 3, Waipawa .. 598 Nil Butler, J. D., Tikokino .. .. .. 2,091 2,888 Butler, Miss M., Waipawa .. .. 465 475 Butler, Thomas, and Sons, Tralee, Tiko- 894 985 kino Caldwell, J., Onga Onga .. .. .. 464 885 Cameron, A. J. (Estate of), Ashcott Estate, 2,463 1,881 Takapau Campbell, D., Tikokino .. .. .. 34 62 Carlyon, A. M. S. G., Gwavas, Tikokino .. 10,628 10,820 Carman, Mrs. A. C., Takapau .. .. 247 246 Carrol, M. J., Ruataniwha, Waipawa .. 74 Nil Carson, John, Forest House, Wakarara .. 2,377 1,846 Carter, J. I., Waipawa .. .. .. — 187 Chalmers, W., Tikokino .. .. .. 815 924 Charters, W., Onga Onga .. .. 465 451 Chesterman, Chas., Tikokino .. .. 1,371 820 Clark, William, Kia Ora, Argyll East .. 1,600 1,641 Clayton, T. H., Otawhao, Takapau .. 391 384 Cochrane, David, Braeburn, Ruataniwha .. 484 423 Coles, E. W., Onga Onga .. .. 874 688 Coles, W. E., and Son, Springhill, Onga Onga 392 478 Collin Bros., Ashley-Clinton .. .. 1,736 1,893 Condrick, T., Tikokino .. .. .. 712 896 Cook, A. R., Ashley-Clinton .. .. 601 588 Cook, A. W., Ashley-Clinton .. .. 2,477 1,980 Cook, Charles, Pine Grove, Ashley-Clinton 335 257 Cook, J. H., Onga Onga.. .. .. — 194 Cook, W. B., Makaretu .. .. .. 40 41 Cossar, George, Ruataniwha .. .. 25 105 Craig and Brandon, Waipukurau .. 725 1,130 Craig, William John, Box 2, Takapau .. 563 1,477 Cram, J. M., Mellor, Onga Onga .. .. 125 Nil Crump, G. P., Ashley-Clinton .. .. 162 154 Cunningham, Gordon, Otawhao, Takapau .. 248 j 98 Cuthbertson, Wm., Takapau .. .. 312 ; 440 Dampney, C. T., Ngahere, Takapau .. 498 505 Davey, R., Waipukurau .. .. 981 972 Davey, W. H., Lindsay, Waipukurau .. 804 960 Davies, G. R., Kopua .. .. .. 334 341

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HAWKE'S BAY SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Waipawa County—continued. Davies, Rees, Kopua .. .. .. 701 900 Davies, W. H., Kopua .. .. .. 320 306 de Stacpoole, I 1 ., Box 92, Takapau .. 568 705 Donald Bros. (Greendale Property), Wai- 380 400 pukurau Donghi, Charles W., Waipawa .. .. 51 27 Douglas, F., (Waipawa Property), Elsthrope — 1,118 Douglas, J. McL., Wakarara .. .. 709 725 Douglas, S., Pendle Hill, Onga Onga .. — 103 Durham, Mrs. Caroline E., Ashley-Clinton .. 20 20 Eddy, D., Atherstone, Tikokino .. .. 1,000 1,107 Edgar, A., Waipukurau.. .. .. 69 62 Ellingham Bros, (c/o James M. Ellingham), 1,382 1,384 Bywell, Ormondville Elliot, George, Box 39, Hastings .. .. 870 | Nil Ellis, J., Kopua .. .. .. 820 690 Ellison, Edwin Herbert, Mangatewai, Taka- 345 t 342 pau Ellison, Edwin H., Sylvania, Takapau .. 400 429 Faulkner, J. J., Silverstream, Pukehou .. 2,380 j 2,243 Fletcher, George and William, Box 48, ; 891 | 465 Onga Onga Fletcher, H., Springhill, Onga Onga .. j 545 Nil Fletcher, S. J., Onga Onga .. .. 653 345 Foley, A., Takapau .. .. .. 330 379 Fowlds, W. C., Wakarara .. .. 1,190 1,046 Frankish, Henry, Box 29, Takapau .. 542 | 470 Franklin, F., Box 6, Tikokino .. .. 1,218 1,125 Franklin and Peacock, Otane .. .. Nil 60 Fraser, R. A., Takapau .. .. 965 1,205 Frederickson Bros., Rawhiti, Takapau .. 1,552 953 Freemantle, A. E,, Belle View, Box 43, 214 216 Onga Onga Freemantle, W. C. and G. W., The Willows, J 374 563 Onga Onga Freemantle, W. C. and G. W., Longview, 342 269 Onga Onga Fulton, F. J. A., Mangatai, Otane .. 2,652 1,962 Gilhooly, H., Tikokino, Waipawa .. .. 926 1,009 Glenny, M. K., Tikokino .. .. — 428 Glenny, R. G. L., Waipawa .. .. 502 687 Goulter, E. G., and Co., Tupiko, Takapau.. 1,284 1,520 Gower Bros., and Co., Takapau .. .. 942 Nil Graham, E. A., Takapau .. .. 314 385 Graham, R. G. (rural mail delivery), Onga — 436 Onga Gray, Benjamin, Scotston, Ruataniwha .. i 1,653 2,312 Gray, Upsall, sen., Lindsay, Waipawa .. ] 868 757 Gray, W., Waipawa .. .. .. j 912 813 Greenland, E. A., Otawhao, Takapau .. 135 129 Griffen, W. F., Hatuma .. .. 533 831 Haldane, J. R., Onga Onga .. .. 658 678 Hamilton, J. B., Argyll, Waipawa .. 1,340 1,076 Hamilton, J. B., " Wai-iti," Waipawa .. — 856 Hamilton, Mrs. C. A. (rural delivery), Wai- — 231 pawa Hamilton, W. B. (rural delivery), Waipawa 541 381 Harding, J. W., Mount Vernon, Waipukurau 2,870 2,951 Hardy, H. D., Roydon, Blackburn .. 2,892 3,185 Harker, L. G. (c/o H.B. Farmers), Waipu- 1,093 1,262 kurau Harris, O. G. and C., Onga Onga .. : 66 65 Harrison, W. C., Turamoe, Hastings .. 2,395 i 2,273 Hastie, W. M., Onga Onga .. .. Ill 130 Henderson, W. (Tikokino Property), Waipu- — 790 kurau Herbert and Mulvany, Lime Terrace, North 2,037 1,983 Makaretu Hewitt, F. (Washpool Property), Waipukurau 1,364 j 804 Hewitt, Frederick, Willow Flat, Waipukurau 708 658 Heyward, H. M., Takapau .. .. 525 484 Hickey, Mrs. C. J.(Wakarara Property), Otane 610 325 Hickey, Mi's. Catherine J., Otane . . 155 287 Hildreth, P., South Makaretu .. .. 720 797 Hobson, William, Te Matau, Takapau .. 3,877 3,474 Hodd, Arthur, Tikokino .. . . 717 Nil Hodd, A. S., Sunridge, Tikokino .. .. 718 815 Holden Bros., Springvale, Tikokino .. 4,371 3,720 Holden, Dalby J. (Estate of), Box 12, 1,866 1,974 Makotuku Holyoate, R. C., Argyll East, Otane .. — . 787 Horner, V. T. L., Takapau .. .. 415 | 525 Howse, D., Ashley-Clinton .. ..I 1,649 j 1,678 Hudson, William E., Loch Inver, Otane .. ' 1,403 I 1,242

I No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, I 1926. 1927. Waipawa County—continued. Hull, Samuel, Onga Onga .. .. 14 19 Hutana Ihaia, Waipawa .. .. 1,305 824 Hutt, A. A., Onga Onga .. .. 406 505 Inglis, A. J., Onga Onga .. .. 2,502 3,376 Ingram, W. E., Tikokino .. .. 294 287 Ireland, Benjamin, Broken Hill, Blackburn 160 150 Jack, Mrs. Jessie T., Violet Brae, Makaretu 55 84 Jackson, W., Kainga Pai, Takapau .. 2,255 1,800 Jameson, N. R., Onga Onga .. .. 630 709 Jamieson, G., Waipukurau .. .. 889 923 Jensen, A. R., Makaretu, Takapau .. 604 606 Jensen, J. P., Ashley-Clinton .. .. 83 134 Jensen, Mrs. K. M., Makaretu .. .. 76 69 Johansen, O. W., Makaretu .. .. 448 446 Johansen, Paul, Pern Flat, Makaretu .. 203 447 Johnson, N., Onga Onga .. .. 353 341 Johnston, Sydney (Estate of), c/o Manager, 8,145 7,884 Orua Wharo, Takapau Jones, H., 700 Heretaunga Street, Hastings 960 775 Jull, A. E., Marakeke, Takapau .. .. 903 Ni Kay, H. P., Onga Onga .. .. 1,260 1,324 Kay, U. M., Onga Onga .. .. ] 868 942 Keegan, M. C., Takapau .. .. 802 675 Kelly and Houston, Evertree Station, Tiko- | 4,035 4,309 kino Kendall, J. L., Wakarara .. .. 578 570 Kerr, J. A., Dalesbrook, Waipawa .. 139 318 Kibble white, A. W., Hatuma .. .. 360 355 King, J. A., Waipawa .. .. .. — 358 King, Walter, Waipukurau .. .. 41 51 Kirk, William, Takapau .. .. 449 320 Kittow Bros., Pine Grove, Waipawa .. 714 804 Knapp, J. E., Makakai, Tikokino .. 1,250 1,332 Knight, A., Otane .. .. .. 1,986 1,749 Knight, George V., Onga Onga .. .. 423 444 Law, Mrs. Barbara (private bag), Waipawa 762 880 Leach, William, Onga Onga .. .. 420 464 Le Lievre, A. O., Takapau .. .. 350 300 Lewis, C., Box 47, Waipukurau .. .. 239 308 Lewis, C. L. (rural delivery), Otane .. 1,016 1,016 Limpus, C. W. (Estate of), Box 16, Wai- 1,822 1,647 pukurau Limpus, H. J., Waipukurau .. .. 1,931 2,202 Lindsay, J., Wakarara .. .. .. 2,433 2,451 Little Bros., Annandale, Argyll East .. 1,714 1,791 Livingston, Guy, Wairere, Takapau .. J 2,180 2,067 Logan, S. J. D., and Co., Famumu, Waipawa i — 1,131 Lory, Richard, The Terrace, Otane .. 107 100 Lowes, J. P., Tangarewa, Takapau .. .1 1,830 1,850 Loye, W. G., Mount Hope, Ashley-Clinton I 262 270 Lucas, E. G., Hinerua .. .. .. j 667 655 Lucas, Mrs. Ellen, Hinerua .. .. j 502 1,771 Macdonald, Duncan, Onga Onga .. .. j 864 711 Macdonald, J. E., Onga Onga .. .. — 456 MacEarlane, Duncan, Onga Onga .. ; 2,616 3,101 Mackay, H. R., Otawhao, Takapau .. j 21 Nil Mackay, Malcolm, Ashley-Clinton .. 1 372 323 Mackie, Alexander, Forest Gate, Onga Onga ; 1,351 1,307 Magnussen, P., Tikokino .. .. 160 170 Malcolm, A. L., Ruataniwha .. .. j 123 ! 213 Manson, A. (rural delivery), Otane .. , 1,071 - Nil Manson, L. K., Takapau .. .. 1 — ! 361 Marshall, D. C., Tikokino .. .. j 3,876 2,788 Masters, J. E., Onga Onga .. .. 1,007 1,116 Matheson, Joseph, Loddon Valley, Tikokino j 1,223 1,119 Matthews, R., Tikokino .. .. 4,089 3,442 Matthews, R., Wakarara, Tikokino .. 5,935 5,770 Maulder, W., Lindsay, Waipawa .. .. 455 ! 514 Maulder, William, Milbourne Valley, Wai- 380 | 427 pawa McCarten, J., Otane .. .. •• 2,395 2,600 McCool, Mrs. M. C., Patangata, Otane •. 567 Nil McCullough, James, Sj)ringhill, Onga Onga — 286 McDonald, Ronald, Otane .. .. 2,133 2; 129 McDonnell, M., Hatuma .. .. 538 590 McGregor, Donald Lindsay, Waipawa •. ! 300 200. McKay, Laehlin (Estate of), Aliandale, J 1,260 1,352 Waipawa McLean, D., Takapau .. .. .572 | 547 McLeod, D., Waipukurau .. • .. j 892 : 1,-380 McLeod, Donald, Glenbrae, Kopua .. 827 | 791 McLeod, Mrs. J. C., Woodside, Onga Onga 2,005 ! 2,207 McLeod, Mrs. M. J., and R. G„ Argyll, Wai- 873 j 847 pawa I

H.—288

HAWKE'S BAY SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Waipawa County— continued. McNeice, Samuel, Maraekakaho .. .. 2,292 2,287 McNeil, Hector, Wakarara . . .. 400 40 McRoberts, H. T., Springvalo, Waipukurau 808 914 McSporran, D., Takapau . . .. 320 488 Meredith, R., Ruataniwha .. 1,836 1,683 Merritt Bros., Argyll East (rural), Otane .. 1,461 1,357 Miles, C., Ashley-Clinton .. .. 55 67 Miles, C. 6., Ashley-Clinton .. .. 232 230 Millett, R. H., Onga Onga 331 Nil Milne, A. D., Ashley-Clinton .. . . 1,330 980 Mitchell, William, Ruataniwha .. .. 8 31 Moorcock, G., Tikokino.. .. .. 225 Nil I Moore, A., Pukehou .. .. .. 401 469 Moorehead, Thomas, Willowbrook, Tikokino 1,400 1,375 Moran, John, Onga Onga .. .. 606 845 Morrison Bros., Logan Braes, Makaretu .. 1,580 2,446 Morrison, T. H. and A., Onga Onga .. 2,320 1,357 Morton, W. G., Takapau ... .. 1,909 2,057 Moulder, W. J., Waratah, Onga Onga .. 755 Nil Muir, Walter, Mangatahi, Argyll East .. 1,064 1,109 Mullinder, IT. A., Norsewood . . .. 18 13 Murchison, John W. (private bag), Waipawa 90 247 Nathan, C. J., Tikokino .. .. 700 878 Neilson, N., Ruataniwha .. .. 409 439 Nelson, C. O., Norsewood .. .. 1,394 1,648 Nelson, Neal R., Burnside, Takapau .. 474 618 Nicoll, J. H., Wakarara.. .. .. 326 254 Nitschlce, J. G., Argyll, Otane .. .. 1,284 1,092 Nuttall, E., Terawini, Otane .. .. 3,597 3,279 Oakenfull, Edward, Tikokino .. .. 1,222 1,704 Oakley, W. R., Takapau .. .. 692 633 O'Brien, Patrick, Otawhao, Takapau • • 10 Nil O'Callaghan, M., Takapau .. . ■ 820 828 O'Rourke, Thomas, Argyll, Tikokino .. 936 738 Paget, A. E., Takapau .. .. .. 1,269 1,152 Parker, A. J., Onga Onga .. .. 1,059 1,108 Pattison, Mrs. D. L., The Brow, Waipawa 1,887 2,020 Paulsen, Matthias (Estate of), Brookwood, 6,209 5,902 Takapau Paulsen, Matthias (Estate of), Silverstream, 2,061 1,786 Takapau Pearson, H. L., Elsthorpe .. .. 1,010 975 Pearson, H. L., Kereru (private bag), Hast- 2,020 1,700 ings Pedersen, Viggo, Ashley-Clinton .. .. 480 683 Pepper, John, Elsthorpe .. •. 29 60 Pettit, William C., Merry vale, Onga Onga.. 964 730 Pohio, W., Linburn, Waipawa .. .. 861 510 Porter, W-, Ranui, Waipukurau .. .. ■— 138 Poulton, E. T., Kopua .. .. .. 722 926 Power, Thomas, Takapau .. 1,014 1,000 Prescott, Mrs. R. J., Kopua .. .. 1,615 1,582 Rathbone, E. G., Glenaloon, Tikokino .. 1,114 1,651 Rathbone, Herbert Melville, Abbotsford, 2,670 2,908 Waipawa Rathbone, W., Waipawa .. .. 3,349 3,463 Reeves, Mrs. Beatrice M., Otaraia Farm, 409 397 Hinerua, Ongaonga Riddell, A., Waipukurau Property, Mangate- 1,540 2,396 wai, Takapau Robb, H. P., Onga Onga .. .. 200 281 Robottom, A., Otane .. .. .. 1,373 1,586 Rood, Arthur, Onga Onga .. .. 945 1,054 Rose, John, Lindsay Settlement, Waipawa 455 342 (rural delivery) Rosvall, A., Fairview, Makaretu .. .. 508 547 Rosvall, August, Highhill, Makaretu .. 51 51 Rosvall, C., Makaretu .. .. .. 100 92 Russell, J., Onga Onga .. ■■ 1,049 898 Rutherford, J. T., Otane .. .. 1,818 Nil Sabin, C. S., OngaOnga.. .. .. 353 391 Saunders, P., Takapau .. .. .. 590 600 Sebley, H. W., Tikokino .. .. 1,100 1,115 Severinsen Bros., Makaretu .. .. 1,830 1,880 Severinsen, F., Ashley-Clinton .. .. 671 660 Severinsen, John, (rural delivery), Takapau 2,757 2,641 Severinsen, Martin, Arandale, Makaretu .. 1,320 1,347 Severinsen, N., Makaretu, Takapau .. — 250 Severinsen, Walter (rural deliver}'), Waipawa 810 1,014 Sharp, T. W, Argyll, Otane .. .. 598 656 Shrimpton, W., Taumahapu Station, Tiko- 2,526 2,458 kino Simmons, E. J., Springhill, Onga Onga .. 545 614 Simmons, William H., Taumumu, Waipawa 1,110 Nil

! No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, | 1926. 1927. Waipawa County—continued. Smedley Estate (R. Douglas, Manager), 7,506 8,370 Tikokino Smith, Charles, Dun Lee, Takapau . . 1,087 1,098 Smith, F. S., Otane .. .. .. 2,000 1,264 Smith, W. J. (rural delivery), Takapau .. 742 859 Speedy, H. A., Te Tunawa, Takapau .. 6,315 6,442 Speedy, Mrs. H., Papawai, Takapau . . 1,940 Nil Standidge, John Charles, Fairfield, Onga Onga 1,150 1,220 Steinberg, J. D., Taupata Park, Makaretu 406 387 Stephenson, J., Argyll, Waipawa .. 956 970 Stevens, S. F., Takapau .. .. 285 436 Stewart, H. N., Glenselwyn, Tikokino .. 2,125 2,971 St. Hill, C. H., Punawai, Takapau .. 107 109 Stokes, Samuel, Sunny Flat, Tikokino .. 333 539 Stubbs, Ernest Francis, Burnside, Takapau 1,870 2,047 Sullivan, Mrs. Ellen, Ruataniwha, Waipawa 331 441 Taylor, A. E., Onga Onga .. .. 1,430 1,145 Tennent, H. C., Park Hill, Takapau .. 507 549 Thompson, F. A., Fairview, Takapau .. 304 374 Thompson, J. R., Ruakatahi, Norsewood .. 566 914 Thomsen, Johannes, Silver Creek, Makaretu ; 391 383 Thomsen, John, Takapau .. .. 794 911 Thomsen, John, Takapau .. .. 946 886 Thomsen, W., Ashley-Clinton .. .. 163 140 Thomson, C. and F., Ashley-Clinton .. 1,100 1,000 Thomson, E. H., Waipunga, Takapau .. 1,583 1,548 Thomson, E. H., Wattle Grove, Takapau .. 241 379 Thomson, W. J., Eastlea, Takapau .. 1,235 1,137 Tiffen, H. M., Kopua .. .. .. 2,662 2,230 Tilley, C. N. M., Takapau .. .. 684 680 Timmins, Fred, Onga Onga .. .. 216 154 Tipene, Wilson, Waipawa .. .. 40 Nil Tobin, J. P., Takapau .. .. .. 305 451 Turfrey, Edwin, Wakarara .. .. 607 559 Turfrey, John Thomas, Onga Onga .. 226 302 Twentyman, G. R. W., Takapau.. . . 224 285 Twist, Charles, Marakekc, Greenmeadows .. 805 1,238 Vesty, J., Tikokino .. . . .. 195 247 Waldin, W. N., Makaretu .. .. 1,099 1,433 Waldrom, E., Waipawa.. .. .. 584 716 Waldrom, Jonathan, Wattle Grove, Onga 778 686 Onga Walker, A. J. T., Waipara .. .. 900 960 Walker, J., Waipawa .. .. .. 1,120 1,192 Walker, W., Mataweka, Waipawa .. 810 549 Wall, G. H. (private bag), Waipawa .. — 180 Walsh, F. W., Takapau.. .. .. 377 357 Walters, Joseph (private bag), Onga Onga.. 528 590 Wathan, Evan (c/o Post-office), Tikokino .. 800 792 Watkins, D. M., Ashley-Clinton .. .. 232 270 Watkins, J. W. (rural delivery), Takapau .. 1,988 1,563 White, E. R., Tara, Takapau .. .. 1,222 1,490 White, Hugh W., Sherwood, Takapau .. 2,750 2,600 White, W. B. (Brookfield Property), Takapau 1,559 1,946 White, William, and Sons, Glenora, Takapau 737 816 Wilson, Ernest, Belle View, Onga Onga .. 1,865 2,207 Wilson, Mrs. F. C. (rural delivery), Takapau 609 664 Wilson, William, Waimona, Box 6, Wai- 560 647 pukurau Witherow, Frederick J., Box 35, Waipawa.. 1,950 1,911 Wood, Walter John, Homewood, Waipawa 1,165 1,737 Worsnop, Edward, Osborne Farm, Waka- 279 279 rara Worsnop, H., Springhill, Onga Onga .. 1,085 1,018 Worsnop, H. E. and E., Onga Onga .. 1.094 997 378,864 380,952 WAIPUKURAU COUNTY (In Napier Subdivision). Allan, R. S., Hatuma .. .. .. 27 21 Bayliss, Alfred H., Hatuma .. .. 761 671 Bayliss, Daniel James, Rosewood, Hatuma 1,088 1,046 Bird, J., Innisclare, Waipukurau.. .. 931 772 Bishop, L. W., Waipukurau .. .. 902 951 Burnett, T., Hatuma .. .. .. — 825 Chalmers, Charles, Glengorin, Waipukurau 1,161 1,228 Collins, M. H., Hatuma.. .. .. 462 370 Cook, Arthur F., Moerangi, Waipukurau .. 767 700 Cook, L. H. and G. D. (c/o A. F. Cook, Esq.), 916 Nil Waipukurau Coombes, J. W., Hatuma .. .. 506 507 Culling, Walter (Estate of), Lakeside, Hatuma 960 920 De la Haye, John, Hatuma .. ■ ■ 406 480

H. —288.

HAWKE'S BAY SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30. 1926. 1927. Waiptjkurait County—continued. De la Haye, Leonard Dean, Hatnma . • 205 185 Donald, J., Box 111, Waipukurau .. 2,927 3,061 Dougall, Robert (Estate of), Hatuma .. 1,143 Nil Edgecombe, Mrs. E. C., Tara, Hatuma, 1,935 1,822 Waipukurau Edgecombe, W. J. (private bag), Ormond- 1,107 936 ville Edgecombe, W. T., Hatuma .. .. 2,346 2,234 Elliott, A. W., Dundee, Waipukurau .. 3,297 3,164 Elliott, C. W., Waipukurau .. .. 1,061 868 Elliott, E. A. J., Waipukurau .. .. •— 245 Fleming, William D., Elemington, Hatuma 2,874 2,923 Fowler, J., Waipukurau .. .. 267 244 Fox, R. P., Hatuma .. .. .. 538 400 Grant, J. A., Hatuma .. .. .. 538 689 Griffin, William Francis, Hatuma .. 318 312 Guthrie Bros., Hatuma .. •• 1,925 1,690 Haldane, Robert, Waipukurau .. .. 525 610 Hamilton, W., Hatuma .. .. 974 1,154 Harley, R. C., Hatuma (rural delivery), 1,577 1,307 Waipukurau Hobson, Henry, Waitomo, Hatuma .. 2,013 1,989 Hobson, John, Hatuma.. .. .. 814 814 Hole, H. P., Hatuma .. .. .. 1,446 1,703 Houston, J. F. (Estate of), Arlington, Wai- 8,161 8,251 pukurau Howard and Co., Hatuma, c/o Box 10, Otane 2,416 2,208 Janett, Frederick, Hatuma .. .. 1,537 1,682 Joblin, M. J., Waipukurau .. .. 2,000 2,030 Kibblewhite, J. H., Hatuma .. .. 990 1,120 Kirk, David, Glendavon, Hatuma .. 1,030 995 Kyle, G. T., Hatuma .. .. .. 186 120 Kyle, R. A., Gorge Road, Waipukurau .. — 170 Lawther, John, Hatuma .. .. 284 285 Mackay, Murdoch, Pukewai, Hatuma .. 1,680 1,908 Mackay, Roderick, Turakina, Hatuma .. 1,076 Nil MacLcnnan, John, Ryelands, Waipukurau.. 3,126 2,349 Main, J. C., Mount Herbert, Waipukurau .. 1,192 1,161 Martin, H. A., Waipukurau .. .. 2,587 2,125 Matthews, William, Pukeroa, Hatuma .. 1,453 1,638 McCormick, A. L. (Opohata), Hatuma, Wai- 615 1,160 pukurau McCormick, A. L. (Waituna), Waipukurau 965 914 MeKenzie, D. J., Whitukura, Ormondville — 1,985 McNutt, S. E., Waipukurau .. .. 4,771 4,587 McRae, Alexander (Estate of), Hatuma .. 1,094 1,172 McRae, J., Hatuma .. .. .. 1,286 1,180 McRoberts, F. E. (R.M. delivery), Waipuku- 593 507 rau Merrikin, George E., Hatuma .. .. 788 660 Monckton, L. M., Waipukurau .. .. 78 83 Nicholls, J. C., Braeview, Hatuma .. 1,040 1,003 Norris, A. N., Waipukurau .. . . 260 268 Peddle, R. P., Waipukurau .. .. 159 158 Pukeora Military Farm (c/o Manager), Wai- 89 199 pukurau Rickey, D. H., Mount Herbert, Ngahuia, 650 600 Waipukurau Riddell, A., Waipukurau .. .. 1,066 1,200 Riddle, P. A., Hatuma .. .. .. 435 479 Robinson, S. A. (Estate of), Hatuma (per 848 1,099 Public Trustee, Waipukurau) Rood, Albert, Holyrood (rural mail delivery), 1,049 1,028 Waipukurau Russell, A. C., Hatuma Homestead, Wai- 2,320 2,000 pukurau Sainsbury, R. G., Waipukurau .. .. 47 99 Schroder, A. M., Hatuma .. .. 968 942 Shand, Alexander, Hatuma .. .. 1,006 917 Shand, Robert Charters, Islington, Hatuma 1,001 959 Sim, J. A., Hatuma .. .. .. 1,475 1,452 Simmons, W. H., Hatuma .. .. — 1,549 Smith, Miss Helen, Keronuke, Hatuma .. 1,282 1,282 Stevens, Henry, 404 Avenue Road West, 6,149 6,065 Hastings Stratford Bros., Rotohiwi, Hatuma .. 2,635 2,529 Svensen, Alfred, Waipukurau .. .. 1,045 1,240 Swainbury, D. S., Farm Road, Waipukurau — 300 Swinburn, John Alfred, Tourere, Hatuma 4,520 3,692 Tansey, M., Newlands, Waipukurau .. 1,790 1,928 Thomson, Marinus, Eairview, Hatuma .. 307 327 Tinkham, A. H., Whetukura, Ormondville 2,945 Nil Todd, John David, Mount Herbert, Wai- 4,470 4,316 pukurau Turner, J, H., Merton, Hatuma 712 856

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30 ; 1926. 1927. Waipckubau County—continued. Waldin, W. R., Hatuma . . . . 330 355 Wall, P. I'.. Hinerangi, Hatuma .. .. 6,350 6,565 White-Parsons, C., Rosslea, Hatuma .. 1,400 1,056 Williams, J., Hatuma .. .. .. 752 1,040 Wilson, J., Hatuma . . .. .. 669 690 Wilson, J. G., Netherby, Hatuma .. 1,513 1,946 Woodburn, Matthew, Hatuma .. .. 574 612 Wright, H. T., Woburn, Hatuma .. 285 450 124,766 122,332 PATANGATA COUNTY (In Napier Subdivision). Aitken, Mrs. Jane, Waipawa .. .. 4,901 5,070 Annetts, G. H., Wilder Settlement, Wai- 704 802 pukurau Arapata Topi Te Kuru, Porangahau .. 1,500 951 August, J. H., and Son, Patangata .. 2,270 2,312 Barker, J. and J. M. (private bag), Hastings 2,614 2,849 Beachen, George Henry, Elsthorpe .. 1,615 1,658 Bennett, W., Omakere, Waipawa .. 345 359 Berseh, Mrs. M., and Mrs. R. Sunderland, 6,532 6,449 Te Apiti, Otane Bibby and Prentice, Paeroa, Elsthorpe .. 4,144 3,893 Bird, C., Woodlands Farm, Wallingford .. 1,380 1,370 Bird, J. T. (Estate of), Wallingford Farm, — 1,673 Wallingford, Waipukurau Black, Gavin, Porangahau .. .. 1,028 Nil Board, D. F., Porangahau .. .. 1,846 1,833 Boese, J. B„ Otane .. .. .. 1,795 1,936 Bremner, W. G., Porangahau .. .. 1,069 899 Brodie and Peacock (c/o Allen Bull), Kapiti, 4,780 4,820 Otane Burne, W. I., Porangahau .. .. 1,696 1,448 Burrell, Mrs. Janet A., Omakere .. 618 541 Burt, William Henry, Pourere, Omakere .. 799 913 Butler, Thomas, and Sons, Puropuro, Wai- 6,079 5,794 pawa Byrne Bros., Waipukurau .. .. 1,552 717 Canning, Mrs. Davis, Oakbourne, Waipuku- 8,495 8,070 rau Carter, J. F., Box 22, Otane .. .. 1,152 Nil Cato, C. H., Ponui, Otane ... .. 2,629 Nil Cheer, William, Kokatewai, Elsthorpe .. 1,735 1372 Christie, H. M., Waipukurau .. .. 439 570 Clifton, C. E., Porangahau .. .. 783 888 Cochrane, Allen S., Porangahau .. .. 1,560 1,635 Collins, A. V., Homewood, Box 4, Otane .. 6,424 6,449 Collins, Ernest James, Te Uri, Ormondville 2,075 2,232 Connell, P., Porangahau .. .. 801 851 Cordingly and Board, Porangahau .. 1,067 900 Cosgrove, Mrs. J., Elsthorpe .. .. 163 Nil Couper and Co., Mangaorapa, Porangahau — 4,895 Couper, E. D., Waipuna, Otane .. .. 4,388 4,380 Couper, W. A., jun., Box 11, Otane .. 1,782 2,727 Crampton, William, St. Lawrence, Otane .. 2,200 2,229 Cullwiek, J. B., Porangahau .. .. 893 926 Dalby, C., Lake Station, Wanstead .. 1,845 2,192 Dalby, H. G., Whawhakanga, Porangahau.. 3,150 3,660 Davey Bros., Box 119, Waipukurau .. 791 788 Davidson Bros., Porangahau .. .. : 1,919 2,046 Davis, Owen 0., Gouldhurst, Otane .. 297 345 Deal, G. P., Porangahau .. .. 2,620 2,319 Donnelly and Co., Mangaorapa, Porangahau 4,650 Nil Donnelly, Frank B., Mount Spencer, Wai- 2,981 3,093 pukurau Donnelly, W. H. C., Waipukurau .. 1,711 1,506 Doria, M. L., Porangahau .. .. 176 243 Doria, V. A., Porangahau .. .. 406 358 Douglas, Francis, Elsthorpe .. .. 3,968 3,183 Douglas, J. E., Porangahau .. .. 850 920 Duncan, Gordon, Elsthorpe .. .. 477 283 Duncan, John (Estate of), Linkwood, 1,956 1,804 Elsthorpe Edgecombe, Charles R., Porangahau, 1,420 1,235 Hatuma Edgecombe, E. E. P. (Whangaehue Pro- 3,126 405 perty), Porangahau Edwards, William, Box 39, Otane .. 511 581 Elkington, R., Tamumu, Waipawa .. 37 29 Elliott, E. A. J., Waipukurau .. .. 1,852 1,425 i Elliott, C. W., Waipukuiau .. .. 1,802 Nil Elliott, E. S., " Glenelg," Waipukurau .. 777 1,084

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HAWKE'S BAY SHEEP DISTRICT —continued.

7—H. 238.

■ No. of Sheep on ' April 30, April 30 | 1926. 1927. Patangata County—continued. English, H. P., Wanstead .. .. 726 734 Eriata Nopera, Wallingford .. .. 2,163 2,900 Evans, Robert (Trustees of W. G. Evans and 666 919 Sarah Annie McKenzie), Homewood,Otane Fernie, W. D. (private bag), Otane .. 10,559 9,588 Fisher, J. M., Herbertville .. .. 32 35 Fleming, J. T. and A. S., Kippo (private 4,390 3,989 bag), Waipawa Fleming, W. G., " Purimu," Wanstead .. 1,947 2,367 Forrest, C. N., Porangahau .. .. 584 760 Foulds, A. J., Omakere, Waipawa .. 277 322 Frame, Geo., Porangahau .. .. 1,170 674 Giblin, C. C., Mangarouhi, Waipukurau .. 2,852 3,144 Gilbertson, E. H., Waipawa .. .. 2,470 2,323 Gillespie, T., Omakere, Waipawa.. .. 1,150 1,300 Gilmour, A. (Cathkin Braes and Greenwood 1,355 1,295 Properties), (private bag), Havelock North Gilmour, W., Roto-Hiriwa, Elsthorpe .. 1,006 1,005 Gollan, J). M. (Estate of), Culloden, Waipawa 924 916 Gollan, D. M., Tamumu, Waipawa .. 2,840 3,010 Gollan, D. M., Waiwhero, Waipawa .. 1,200 1,200 Gollan, Mrs. Charlotte Ann, Wimbledon .. 1,460 1,387 Goodriek, W. R., Otane .. .. 1,127 1,149 Goulding, J. W., Omakere, Waipawa .. 659 584 Green, William, Sea View, Porangahau .. 916 872 Greenwood Bros., Cheviot, Otane .. 2,390 2,700 Greenwood, M. (private bag), Waipukurau 6,100 6,305 Griffiths, Alfred E., Omakere .. .. 676 690 Grosvenor, B., jun. (private bag), Waipuku- 803 754 rau Guerin, M., Wilder Settlement, Waipukurau 672 760 Guerin, Michael, Sea View, Herbertville .. 123 116 Hall,William, Racecourse Road, Waipukurau 1,010 764 Harding, S. J., Hatuma (rural mail delivery), — 1,583 Waipukurau Hardy, G. F., Motonui, Otane .. .. 3,725 4,080 Hawthorn, N. G., Porangahau .. .. 1,229 1,046 Healey, Alfred J. C., Dunrobin, Porangahau 1,271 1,346 Heatley, C. B., Eparaima, Wallingford .. 568 708 Hemi K. Rapaea (private bag), Waipukurau 2,937 2,324 Henderson, W., Waipukurau . . .. 927 704 Henei Taupe, Porangahau .. .. 2,194 2,325 Herbert, C., Farnham, Wimbledon .. 7,259 7,564 Herbert, W. J., Herbert's Mount, Wimble- 1,316 1,466 don Herrick, E. J., Tautane, Herbertville .. 9,717 9,730 Herrick, F. D., Tautane, Herbertville .. 9,956 9,810 Herrick, J. L. and P. G. (Trustees of), Titoki — 4,176 Station, Waipawa Heta Kani, Mangamaire, Porangahau .. 803 850 Hill, H. V., Porangahau .. .. 2,382 2,161 Hinurewa Hutana, Porangahau .. .. 2,595 2,672 Hoani Te Kura, Porangahau .. .. 1,063 60 Hokianga Kehoma, Porangahau .. .. 1,428 1,216 Hope, A. H., Porangahau .. .. — 2,100 Houseman, J. A., " Weldon," Porangahau 510 564 Hudson, J. A., Eparaima East, Wallingford 2,294 2,264 Hunter, E. L. (Trustees of), Porangahau .. 9,233 9,273 Hunter, G., Porangahau .. .. 17,300 17,466 Hunter, P. (Estate of), Porangahau .. 10,712 10,802 Hunter, T. Percy, Porangahau .. .. 9,237 9,275 Jackson, F. A., jun., Porangahau .. 929 924 Jamieson, G. L., Matai Moana, Wallingford 4,072 3,991 Johnston, A., jun., Te Uri, Ormondville .. 1,620 950 Johnston, John Goring, Tamumu Station, 15,269 14,571 Waipawa Johnston, William, Porangahau .. .. 520 774 Johnstone, Alexander, Wanstead .. 1,645 1,636 Johnstone, A. M. and R. B., Motuotaraia, 9,909 9,853 Waipukurau Johnstone, Robert, Motoatoria, Wanstead 1,200 1,095 Jones, J. A., Porangahau .. .. 1,622 1,385 Judd, Henry, " Glengowrie," Waipukurau 3,844 3,504 Kenderdine, Mrs. Eliza M. (private bag), 2,448 2,487 Kahuru, Otane Kittow Bros., Glentui, Waipawa .. .. 2,980 3,245 Kittow Bros., Greenhills, Waipawa .. 4,595 5,322 Kittow, D., Omakere .. .. .. 2,330 3,004 Lambert, Miss Maria Charlotte, Slough 705 800 Farm, Porangahau Langridge, J. J., Otane .. .. 376 385 Larner, L. H. (c/o L. H. McHardy), Waipawa 3,958 4,076 Latham, J. E., Wallingford, Waipukurau .. 636 638 Lethbridge, G., Omakere, Waipawa .. 4,957 5,193 Lincoln, T. F., St. Lawrence, Otane .. 329 510

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30. 1P26. 1927. Patangata County—continued. Linton, S. S,, Omakere .. .. .. 455 421 Logan, F. R. (private bag), Waipukurau .. 732 650 Logan, Mrs. Jessie, Otane .. .. 82 81 Logan, Mrs. Katherine, Riverdale, Waipawa 2,117 1,731 Logan, Mrs. Robertina Annie, Waipawa .. 950 928 Longley, A. W. S., Wimbledon .. .. 1,538 2,529 Lough nan, C. A., Otane .. .. — 1,193 Love, W., Wimbledon .. .. .. .—. 17 MaoDonald, James, Box 27, Waipukurau .. 1,470 1,270 MacDonald, Miss J., Box 27, Waipukurau.. 2,247 2,275 MaoDonald, William, Box 27, Waipukurau 1,976 1,925 Manley, E., Homeleigh, Wanstead .. 669 603 Mawson, T., Te Manuiri, Waipawa .. 3,099 2,917 McAulay, K., Porangahau .. .. 376 406 McAulay, R. S., Rosewood, Elsthorpe .. 1,520 1,400 McCool, John, Patangata, Otane.. .. 1,691 2,286 McGaffin, Andrew, Brooklands, Elsthorpe.. 2,540 2,190 McGaffin, M., Lone Hill, Havelock North .. 1,374 1,110 McGreery, R. A., Porangahau .. .. 482 550 McHardy, Leslie, Blackhead, Waipawa .. 5,616 6,310 McHardy, P. A., Aramoana, Waipawa .. 9,213 10,732 McKenzie and Co., Te Awa, Waipukurau .. 6,258 5,758 McKenzie, Lachlan, Omakere .. .. 5,653 5,930 McKenzie, R. A., Box 122, Palmerston North 4,997 Nil McLean Bros., Mount Pleasant, Porangahau 1,750 1,255 McLean, Jas. A., Herbertville .. .. 1,192 986 McLean, R. A., Porangahau .. .. — 1,314 McLennan, Ewen, Porangahau .. .. 868 815 McLeod, D. (Wallingford Property), Waipu- 1,378 1,396 kurau MoLeod, E. N., Wilder Settlement, Poranga- 978 914 hau McLeod, J. S., Hastings .. .. 1,854 4,007 McLeod, Murdoch, Porangahau .. .. — 568 McNutt, James William, Waipukurau .. 4,257 4,252 McNutt, Mrs. M. F. (private bag), Waipuku- 1,420 1,451 rau Miller, John, Mungakuri, Otane .. .. 1,368 1,460 Miraka Ratimia, Porangahau .. .. 380 Nil Monckton and Wilson, Taungatupara, Wai- 3,760 3,403 pukurau Morgans, T. R., Mount Forrest, Weber .. 1,135 544 Moroney and Son, Porangahau .. .. 1,169 886 Mullins, J. (c/o Oakburn Station), Wai- 714 743 pukurau Mundell, G., Otane .. .. .. 114 160 Nairn (Estate of), Omakere, Waipawa .. 9,019 8,680 Nairn, John, Manuiri, Waipawa .. .. 8,661 9,110 Nation, E. C., Punawaitai, Waipawa .. 3,808 4,175 Nelson, Charles, Elsthorpe .. .. 14 23 Nilsson, B. E. O., Edenham (rural mail 5,068 5,168 delivery), Havelock North Nilsson, H. V., Edenham Bay (rural mail 1,532 1,461 delivery), Havelock North Noble, S. D., Porangahau .. .. — 1,030 Norris, H., Te Kaihi (private bag), Waipawa 553 562 Nutt, Thomas A. W., Wanstead (private 283 84 bag), Waipukurau O'Connor, T., Porangahau .. .. 1,210 830 Oliver, G. A., Porangahau .. .. 596 631 O'Reilly, C. J., Porangahau .. .. 1,817 1,808 Ormond, J. D., .. .. 12,845 12,600 O'Rourke, P. R., Herbertville .. .. 835 982 Parsons, A. W., Waipukurau .. .. 3,895 4,009 Parsons, Harry, Happy Home, Wallingford 3,660 3,970 Pattison, Charles, The Brow, Waipawa .. 3,441 3,320 Peacock, H. R., Waipukurau .. .. 5,326 5,212. Peeti, Luxford, Wanstead .. .. 5,058 5,196 Pharazyn, H. H., Omakere, Waipawa .. 12,824 14,044 Pikihuia Wereta, Porangahau .. .. 671 Nil Pongi Tutaki, Porangahau . .. .. 2,452 1,579 Pope, Mrs. Helen, Wimbledon .. .. 130 142 Price, T. G., Waipawa .. .. .. 3,520 3,721 Priest, J. W., Elsthorpe .. .. 1,016 995 Priest, Thomas Bruce H., Havelock North 1,016 995 Prussing, T. D., Porangahau .. .. 1,058 1,057 Rangi Tutaki, Porangahau .. .. 100 200 Rapaea, Joe (Estate of), Kairakau, Otane .. 852 Nil Redward, X). 0., Manawaangiangi, Poranga- 612 613 hau Reid, Mrs. Janet, Otane .. .. 412 630 Renall, Nelson, Porangahau .. .. 890 671 Rickey, David H. Y., Ngahuia, Waipukurau 2,803 3,200 Ries, A. M., and Anderson, 0., Porangahau 918 Nil Ritchie, David, Longrange, Waipawa .. 2,639 2,791

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HAWKE'S BAY SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Patansata County—continued. Ross, R. B., Otama, Porangahau .. 2,122 Ml Ryan, Michael, Hawea, Elsthorpe .. 2,388 2,361 Ryder, P. J., Wanstead.. .. .. 1,996 1,592 Schaeffer, James, Porangahau .. .. 1,000 1,016 Sciascia, N. J., Porangahau .. .. 1,122 1,482 Scott, Colin, Porangahau .. .. 829 1,500 Scott, Ian M., Hatuma (rural mail delivery), 953 1,068 Waipukurau Scott, M. M., Hatuma (rural mail delivery), 1,783 Ml Waipukurau Sebley, M. H., Waterloo Farm, Omakere .. 633 733 Shadbolt, B., jun. (Waimoana Property), 2,523 2,514 Otane Sidwell, R. J., Porangahau .. .. 172 155 Sinclair, Anthony, Pine Bush (private bag), 1,853 2,025 Otane Sinclair, J. H., Waterfall, Pine Bush, Otane 378 425 Siteman, T., Wimbledon .. .. 757 686 Siteman, T. A., Porangahau .. .. 736 896 Smith, Harold, Porangahau .. .. 722 931 Speedy, D. G., Pipi Bank, Herbertville .. 4,575 4,800 Speedy, G. (Estate of), Woodbank, Herbert- 6,450 6,570 ville Speedy, H. A. and C., Takapau .. .. — 1,930 Speedy, John (Estate of), Burnview, Herbert- 13,280 13,857 ville Spiers, John, Wanstead.. . . 2,498 2,250 Stephenson, Henry, Hake Willows Farm, 1,353 1,317 Patangata Stewart, J., Porangahau .. .. 1,120 727 Stoddart, B., Porangahau .. .. 982 802 Stoddart Bros., Wanstead .. .. 2,400 2,500 Stoddart, H. F., Porangahau .. .. 1,260 1,122 Stoddart, Walter, Dunkeld, Waipukurau .. 3,201 3,164 Sutherland, Donald, Dunbeath, Elsthorpe.. 336 384 Te Aute College, Pukehou .. .. 1,483 1,500 Thelwall, C., Porangahau .. .. 1,200 1,300 Thompson, H. W., Porangahau .. .. 1,610 1,958 Tiffen, Frank Louis, Elmshill, Otano .. 3,724 3,088 Tiffin, Henry E. (Estate of), Mangarara, 4,985 5,650 Patangata Tipene Hoani, Porangahau .. .. 100 309 Tod, James (Estate of), The Park, Otane .. 2,293 2,378 Tod, Roslyn H., Braehead, Otane .. 3,047 2,790 Todd, W. A., Hollycombe, Otane .. 1,178 1,138 Topi Te Kuru, Porangahau .. 1,313 Nil Tricklebank, C., Porangahau .. .. 10 4 Turner, H. H., Te Kaihi, Omakere .. 398 675 Tuxford, I. H., Ponana, Waipukurau .. 2,694 2,723 Vella, William, Porangahau .. .. 1,190 1,224 Waaka Kireka (private bag), Kairakau,Otane — 31 Waldon, J., Otane .. .. .. 321 Ml Wall, Mrs. Edna, and H. E., Porangahau .. 1,547 1,406 Wallace, A. D., Omakere, Waipawa .. 1,474 1,545 Ward, Phillip Charles, Otane .. .. 274 338 Ward, P. J., Porangahau .. .. 50 8 Warren, A. K., Waipari, Waipawa .. 4,645 4,765 Warren, G. W., Waipari, Waipawa .. 4,645 4,765 Warren, R. G., St. Hill (private bag), 1,126 1,063 Waipukurau Warren, T. J. C. (c/o G. W. Warren, Penlee, 4,109 3,606 Pukehou) Watson, Walter, Elsthorpe .. .. 1,520 1,590 Watts, A. (Patangata Property), Otane .. 194 206 Watts, E. G., Waratah, Otane .. .. 407 412 Watts, Edward (Estate of), Early Mount, 939 945 Otane Watts, Jas., Otane .. .. .. 245 200 Wereta Ponatahuri, Porangahau .. .. 2,452 Nil West, Sydney, Porangahau .. .. 200 385 Whelch, T. E., Lake Station, Waipukurau 4,440 5,070 White, G. H. M. (Estate of), Te Awaputahi, 4,000 4,030 Porangahau White, H. W., Arataura, Herbertville .. 6,274 7,715 White, J. E., Braeburn, Porangahau .. 5,230 4,530 White, William, and Sons, Koponga, Otane 2,165 1,967 White, William., and Sons, Waireka, Otane 642 475 Wighton, A. M. (Estate of), Porangahau .. 1,616 1,063 Wilder, A. S., Waipukurau .. .. 2,234 2,345 Wilder, E. Thornton, Spring Biish, Hastings 1,456 1,756 Wilder, R. P. (Wallingford Property), Nga- 2,467 2,328 pari, Waipukurau Wilkes, Ernest, Porangahau .. .. 950 640 Williams, Allan Douglas, Clarenohe, Wai- 4,599 4,659 pawa

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1627. Patangata County—continued. Williams, Allen Marsh, Otane .. .. 3,137 3,468 Williams, C, Athol, Pukehou .. .. 4,349 4,276 Williams, Edward Gordon, Clarenehe, Wai- 4,599 4,659 pawa Williams, G. C., Waipawa .. .. 4,028 4,250 Williams, Mrs. C. M., and Mrs. M. Mackay, 4,636 i 4,374 Waipoapoa, Otane Williams, Mrs. C. N. B. (Estate of), Atua, 4,827 5,439 Hastings Williams, R. D., Ponui, Otane .. .. •— 2,479 Williams, Ven. Archdeacon, St. Lawrence, 3,906 4,055 Otane j Williams, William, Mangakuri, Otane .. 5,090 4,953 Williams, William T., Te Aute Station, 6,751 7,230 Pukehou, Hawke's Bay Williamson, W., Omoa, Wanstead .. 1,595 1,605 Willis, W., Porangahau .. .. 1,242 864 Windle, Jas., Porangahau .. .. 650 194 Windle, V., Herbertville .. .. 1,390 1,320 Witherow, Joseph W. (Trustees), Patangata 2,653 2,501 (c/o Box 10, Otane) Wood, N. E., Box 2, Mangaorapa .. 1,093 Nil Wright, Samuel, Wallingford .. .. 600 675 i 706,362 702,963 WEBER COUNTY (In Woodville Subdivision). Alloway and Wiley, Lawn Farm, Waipatiki 1,031 1,005 Armstrong, Francis, Franklin's, Akitio 3,300 3,800 (private bag), Dannevirke Bassett, Francis (Estate of), Parenui, Weber 2,770 2,459 Berntsen, Mrs. Ingeborg, Moen Farm 1,213 1,166 (private bag), Dannevirke Bond, D. M. and S. J., Summer Hill, Weber 1,050 1,093 Bond, B-. and J., Weber .. .. 2,452 2,335 Cameron, K. F., Strathalla,n, Weber .. 650 680 Campbell, Kenneth, Rook Hill, Weber .. 1,166 1,162 Crosse, Charles, Te Told, Wimbledon .. 2,668 3,021 Crosse, L. G., jun., Hartfield, Weber (c/o — 2,455 Kelvin Grove) Crosse, L. G., Kelvin Grove, Weber .. 7,608 5,568 Ellingham and Co., Box 171, Dannevirke .. 5,788 5,825 Elliott, and M. A. and 0. Monrad, Box 342, 2,201 2,257 Palmerston North Franklin, C. J., Ti-tree Point .. .. 2,928 2,960 Franklin, F. C., Seaview, Ti-tree Point .. 3,648 3,218 Franklin, Ford, Box 6, Tikikino .. .. 1,225 1,234 Franklin, J. R., St. John's Hill, Wanganui 2,800 2,780 FrankUn, W. G., Bloomfield, Dannevirke .. 3,150 3,130 Franklin, William, Ti-tree Point .. .. 2,630 2,645 Fraser, John, Weber .. .. .. 80 Nil Gandy, Mrs. Mary, Manukawera, Waipatiki 263 294 Giblin, Alfred, Oparae Station, Waipatiki .. 3,060 3,002 Gollan Bros., Wimbledon .. .. j 1,410 1,387 Grant and Crosse, Weber .. .. 1,498 1,490 Guerin, M., Herbertville .. .. 1,874 1,764 Hales, C. A. H., Willow Valley, Wimbledon 2,930 2,700 Hales, Jemima Amelia, Wimbledon .. 600 572 Hales, Mrs. Eliza, Weber .. .. 8,304 10,765 Hales, T. C., Wimbledon .. .. 3,100 3,080 Harvey, W. S., Ben Loyal, Weber .. 2,280 2,458 Hunt, Edwin, Weber .. .. .. 36 51 Kerr, William, Klondyke, Ti-tree Point .. 1,440 1,360 McAtamney, Mrs. D., Box 8, Weber .. 1,034 1,050 Mcintosh, T„ Herbertville .. .. 772 800 McLean, A., Braeside, Ti-tree Point .. 1,675 1,420 McLean, Donald, Annet Vale, Waipatiki .. 964 970 McLean, Kenneth, Braemore, Weber .. 1,499 1,462 McNeil, Thomas, Hopefield, Waipatiki .. 586 568 Mitchell and Stein, Pukerau, Weber .. 1,799 Nil Morgans, Alfred Henry, Wimbledon .. 1,348 1,300 Morgans Bros., Wimbledon .. .. 1,052 1,013 Morgans, E. H., Woodlands, Wimbledon .. 992 1,042 Morgans, Evan, Mary's Vale, Wimbledon .. 2,694 2,820 Morgans, S. L., Wimbledon (private bag), 899 940 Dannevirke Morgans, T. R., Mount Forrest, Weber .. 1,242 557 Munro, Donald, Linside, Weber .. .. 2,425 2,745 Palmer, William, Mangatoitoi (private bag), 1,169 1,166 Weber Pryce, Herbert, Kakariki, Halcombe .. 2,386 2,414 Riddell, C. B., Ti-tree Point (private bag), 4,184 3,984 Dannevirke I Simeon, J. E. L., Weber .. .. — 1,549

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Weber County—continued. Siteman, Thomas, Spring Hill, Wimbledon 415 351 Small, W. H., jun. (private bag), Weber .. 4,000 3,960 Stewart, Alex. Louis, Esdale, Ti-tree Point 3,354 3,185 Stewart, Ronald Robert, Ti-tree Point .. 3,354 3,185 Thom, Colin W., Glenmore, Weber .. 446 444 Ward, A. C„ Woodcliffe, Wimbledon .. 2,765 3,029 116,207 117,670 DANNEVIRKE COUNTY (In Woodville Subdivision). A. and P. Association, Dannevirke .. 67 68 Allen and Co., South Makaretu, Takapau .. — 344 Allan, B., Te Retunga .. .. .. — 33 Anderson, A. L., Box 29, Ngamoko .. 233 233 Anderson, A. P., Ngamoko .. .. 139 Nil Anderson Bros., Raumati, Dannevirke .. 344 Nil Allen Bros., South Makaretu, Takapau .. 58 Nil Anderson, C. P., Box 93, Dannevirke .. 714 810 Anderson, Mrs. Emma J., Piripiri .. 124 168 Antcobus, H. T. W., South Norsewood .. 34 39 Ayres, A. J., Box 83, Dannevirke •. 387 220 Ayres, Mrs. Kitty I., Mangatoro Valley 948 Nil (private bag), Dannevirke Bai, C., Mangatoro (private bag), Dannevirke 595 620 Bai, T., Matamau .. .. .. 188 181 Baines, Alfred, Box 1, Ormondville .. 295 60 Baines, A. S., Te Uri, via Ormondville .. 386 389 Baines, C. T. W„ Makotuku .. .. 284 271 Baines, E., Ormondville .. .. 233 225 Baines, H. O., Box 13, Ormondville .. 670 511 Baines, H. T. and A. S., Glencourse, Te Uri, 478 366 Ormondville Baines, Leonard G., Kopua . • ■ • 300 250 Ballantyne, R. A. (private bag), Dannevirke 806 850 Barker, Charles A., Wairere, Waitahora 600 Nil (private bag), Dannevirke Barker, C. F., 26 King Street, Dannevirke 3,205 3,063 Barker, Mrs. Emma (private bag), Danne- 2,558 2,704 ville Barry, David, Fernhill, Umutaoroa .. 1,240 1,050 Bedingfield, D., Matamau .. .. 110 38 Benbow, W. D., Ormondville .. .. 91 131 Bennett, T. and M., Takapau .. .. 1,617 1,634 Berkahn, A. H. (c/o Post Office), Dannevirke 293 265 Berkahn and Sons, Tipapakuku, Dannevirke 2,541 Nil Berkahn, L. and A., Box 154, Dannevirke .. 580 Nil Berntsen, Mrs. A. M., Awariki .. .. 956 896 Blyth, Hugh B., Mangatoro Valley (private 1,922 1,953 bag), Dannevirke Bolton, A. G., Waikopiro Block, Ormond- 324 354 ville Bond Bros., Weber .. .. .. 509 550 Bowden, L. J., Matamau .. .. 148 74 Bowden, William, Makotuku .. .. 20 21 Boyden Bros., Ruaroa, Dannevirke .. 519 286 Boyte, James, Makotuku .. .. 204 30 Bozanks, E. H., Makotuku .. .. 195 115 Brabazon, Miss Eva, Oakleigh, South Norse- 76 82 wood Brabazon, Samuel, Oakleigh, Norsewood 529 580 South Breakwell, L. C., Dannevirke . . .. 991 950 Brown, William (private bag), Rata Hill, 1,584 1,473 Waitahora, Dannevirke Buchanan, George J. J., Matawhitea, Wai- 1,400 1,484 tahora (private bag), Dannevirke Buchanan, George J. J., Greenpark, Waita- 600 650 hora (private bag), Dannevirke Buchanan, P. C. G., Umutaoroa •. .. 170 170 Bunny, R. E., Dannevirke .. .. 1,142 1,041 Cantwell, H.„ Tiratu, Dannevirke .. 317 329 Carlson, J. A. (private bag), Awariki, Danne- 3,313 3,685 virke Carmichael, George A., Miller's Road, 1,420 1,212 Dannevirke Carr, Thomas, Matamau . . .. 517 422 Castles, James C., Whetukura, Ormondville 1,501 1,216 Castles, R. Malcolm, Whetukura, Ormond- 545 529 ville Castles, W. McNally, Whetukura, Ormond- 687 882 ville

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Dannevirke County —continued. Chadwick, R. S., Moastone Park, Box 166, 2,771 2,530 Dannevirke Chadwick, Walter, Matipo Park, Whetukura, 1,125 1,137 Ormondville Cheesman, W. F. and A., Awariki .. 590 558 Christofiersen, A., Makotuku .. .. 286 291 Clark, N. E., Makotuku.. .. .. 220 317 Clegg, John James, Ormondville .. 1,064 1,505 Clegg, R. W., Pleasant Valley, Ormondville 1,218 1,275 Coward, Mrs. B. E. ( Box 75, Dannevirke .. 634 780 Cowper, Frederick G., Kaitoki Station, 5,994 6,129 Box 18, Dannevirke Cowper, Harry, Ti Kouka, P.O. Box 88, 2,565 2,842 Dannevirke Cowper, Williams, and Knight (Trustees, i 3,068 3,443 Estate W. F. Knight), Otawhao, Box 5 Dannevirke Cunningham, F. A. (private bag), Waipapa, 1,625 2,022 Dannevirke Dally, J. T., Makotuku .. .. 446 480 Dampney, E. R., Otoro, Te Uri, Ormondville 6,702 7,339 Dannevirke Golf Club, Box 109, Dannevirke 509 534 Dannevirke Racing Club, Dannevirke .. — 74 Dassler, Walter W. P., Stony Creek, Te Uri, 1,524 1,422 Ormondville Dawson and Pritchard, Pukewai, Dannevirke 1,610 1,971 Dennis, E. J., Raumati .. .. .. 3 4 Drew, S. N,, Tataramoa .. .. 126 51 Dwyer and McParland, Greenhill (private 2,924 2,600 bag), Dannevirke Ellingham Bros., Grenaby (private bag), 1,416 1,220 Dannevirke Ellingham Bros , Mount Arawa (private bag), 1,289 1,106 Dannevirke Ellingham, F. A., Paeroa, Ormondville .. 1,012 1,143 Ellingham, J. W., Bywell, Ormondville .. 2,062 2,121 Ellingham, Mrs. Amy, Whetukura (private 2,841 2,991 bag), Ormondville Ellis Bros., Kopua .. .. .. 1,388 1,446 Ellison, Edwin H., Rakautataki, Takapau 302 359 Fairbrother, C. D., Ormondville .. .. 170 183 Falconer, Julius J., Te Mutu Farm, Ruaroa 838 639 Farquaharson, Miss E. A. S., Box 140, 414 338 Dannevirke Feierabend, Leslie, Box 117, Dannevirke .. 321 221 Feierabend, Mrs. Louise, Box 117, Danne- 442 537 virke Ferguson, H. A., Tepurapura (private bag), 1,241 1,290 Dannevirke Fife, A. D., Piripiri .. .. .. 98 339 Forbes Bros., Norsewood .. .. 801 308 Fothergill, Thomas, Spring Bank, Box 7, 667 701 Makotuku France, G. W., Maungarata, Matamau .. 1,724 1,750 Franklin, B. E., Box 91, Dannevirke .. 611 632 Franklin, Mark, Mangatuna, Dannevirke .. 3,405 3,547 Franklin, W. and F., Nikau, Mangatuna 4,230 4,545 (private bag), Dannevirke Fredericksen, E., Ngamoko .. .. 205 161 Frederidkson, C. V., Raumati, Dannevirke — 461 Frederiekson, H., Box 22, Dannevirke .. j 436 45 Galloway, Alexander, Loch Lomond (private 1,780 1,690 bag), Dannevirke Galloway, Arthur, Spring Valley, Mangahei 1,700 1,600 (private bag), Dannevirke Galloway, Bruce, Te Rehunga .. .. 275 190 Galloway, H. J., Te Uri, Ormondville .. 533 Nil Galloway, James, Kiritaki .. .. 2,428 731 Gibbs, J. and G., Mangatera .. .. 227 274 Gibson, B. K., Tiratu, Dannevirke .. 35 140 Gieson, H. W., Ruaroa, near Dannevirke .. 1,940 1,777 Gilbert, W. T., Cadman Road, Dannevirke 18 17 Gillam, John, Box 65, Dannevirke .. 441 438 Gleeson, W. H., Norsewood .. .. 96 Nil Grant, Biggary S., Morven Hills, Mangahei 1,045 1,127 (private bag), Dannevirke Grant, D. G., Mangatoro (private bag), 506 8i7 Dannevirke Gray, J., Ruaroa .. . . .. 2,393 2,043 Green, Mrs. Kate (private bag), Dannevirke 2,769 2,400 Green, N. N. P., Bank of N.Z., Dannevirke — 318 Greene, George F., Ngapaeruru, Dannevirke 2,710 2,537 Gregg Bros., Tataramoa .. .. 69 Nil Gregg, Robert, Tiratu .. .. .. 451 487

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HAWKE'S BAY SHEEP DISTRICT —continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Dannevlrkjs Coukty—continued. Gunderson, B., Tataramoa .. .. 99 102 Haliburton, George Lowe, The Willows, 71 110 Matamau Hanna, Mrs. Margaret, " Crow's Nest," 923 982 Te Uri Road, Ormondville Hansen, A. B., Norsewood South .. 225 225 Hansen, Christian, Piripiri .. .. 285 314 Hansen, H., Tataramoa .. .. — 240 Harding, W. T., Ngamoko, Norsewood .. 950 705 Hart, J. W., Matamau .. .. .. 371 406 Hartgill, W. C. (e/o G. L. Hartgill, Guy — 950 Street), Dannevirke .. Hartgill, W. H. (for Ngapaeruru Property), 921 958 165 High Street, Dannevirke Harvey, John McL., Waitahora (private bag), 1,615 1,700 Dannevirke Haycock, T. B., Norsewood .. .. 31 31 Healey, W. J., Cabbage-tree Point, Ormond- 284 298 ville Herbert, L. H., Box 167, Dannevirke .. 771 433 Herbert, W. J., Dannevirke .. • • 340 296 Holden, John and T., Makotuku .. 4,311 4,711 Holden, Jonathan, Rakaiatai Station, Ma- 8,081 8,038 kotuku Holden, R. and J., Makotuku .. .. 2,332 2,369 Hole, Charles W., Ngamoe (private bag), 1,415 Nil Dannevirke Holmes, J. A., TJmutaoroa .. .. 1,170 1,075 Howat, Maitland, Ormondville .. .. 255 233 Hughes, A. E., Matamau .. .. 213 260 Hughes, Richard L., Tiratu, Dannevirke .. 317 363 Hulena, F. M., Norsewood .. •• 173 102 Hulena, J. T., Norsewood .. . . 174 260 Hunter, S. I., Waitara, Dannevirke .. — 761 Hunter, W. G., Ruahini Club, Dannevirke.. 228 Nil Jackson, Stephen, Tataramoa .. ■ • 40 453 James and Hewitt (c/o H. Hewitt, Box 171), 247 240 Dannevirke James and Saunders (per H. T. James), 914 867 Dannevirke James, H. T., Box 29, Dannevirke .. 250 194 James, H. T., and Franklin, F., Dannevirke 301 423 James, W. H. and E. (private bag), Danne- 817 930 virke Johansen, A. D. (o/o Post-office), Dannevirke 360 300 Johansen, P., Ngamoko .. .. 100 18 Johnston, Mrs. M. S., Broadleaf, Waitahora 2,047 2,370 (private bag), Dannevirke Johnstone, James, and Hewitt, Box 171, 1,239 1,265 Dannevirke Jonasen, O. C., Ngamoko .. .. 230 229 Jonassen, A. J., Waikopiro Block, Ormond- 533 499 ville Kelly, B. N., Tiratu, Dannevirke .. 506 272 Kelly, J. V., Tiratu .. .. .. 348 336 Kelly, Mrs. Annie, Umutaoroa .. .. j 1,114 1,205 Kilford, William C. (private bag), Englefield, 1,600 1,678 Dannevirke King, Headley Ormond, Waikopiro Block, 399 405 Ormondville Klein Bros., Kiratiki .. .. .. — 60 Knight Bros., Pukeatua, Box 5, Dannevirke 10,381 11,488 Lane and Smith, Te Pa (private bag), 3,813 3,481 Dannevirke Lang, A. E., P.O. Box 136, Dannevirke .. 543 592 Lang, John, Tipapakuku, Box 133, Danne- 5 52 virke Linehan, John, Umutaoroa .. .. 15 31 Livingstone, James, 18 Swinburne Street, 2,693 3,093 Dannevirke Lloyd, T. H. Gordon, Solicitor, Ward Street, 415 359 Dannevirke Lund, Miss I. M., Norsewood .. .. 175 264 Lys, E. A. M. (private bag), Mangatora, 750 888 Dannevirke MacRae, James (private bag), Brightside, 495 Nil Waitahora, Dannevirke Maddison, G. A., Box 43, Otope, Dannevirke 3,935 3,374 Magnussen, Ole, Ngamoko, Norsewood .. 65 31 Malcolm, W. L. (private bag), Dannevirke 445 400 Mariana Paewai and Co., P.O. Box 134, 3,615 3,370 Dannevirke Massie, John, Raumati .. .. — 84 Matthews, Mrs. J. H., Te Ohu, Norsewood 7,386 7,861 South

j No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1627. Dannevikke County—•continued. McDonald, R. J., and Franklin, B. E., Box 91, 235 300 Dannevirke McDowall, Stanley, Dannevirke .. .. 307 355 McFarlane, David, Norsewood .. .. 140 Nil McGibbon, J., Glenview, Waitahora (private 1,412 1,628 bag), Dannevirke McGibbon, Mrs. K. A., Glenview, Waitahora 918 750 (private bag), Dannevirke Mcintosh and Middleton, Tipapakuku, — 15 Dannevirke McKay, G. H., Norsewood .. .. 54 12 McKenzie, Alexander, Glenarigolach, Rau- 570 603 mati McLean, Evan, Whetukura, Ormondville .. 434 452 McLeod, Alexander, Otanga, Piripiri .. 2,590 2,608 McMillan, Mrs. Ellen, Umutaoroa .. 339 172 McNeil, F. W., Toi Flat, Dannevirke .. 996 878 MeQuade, A., Norsewood .. .. — 137 McVerry, P., Gordon Street, Dannevirke .. 100 100 Meagher, James, Te Rehxinga .. .. 31 I 42 Miller, J., Box 123, Tipapakuku, Dannevirke 252 | 319 Miller, James, Te Rehunga .. .. 544 j 343 Mitchellj James Umutaoroa .. .. 756 335 Monteith, W. H., Tahoraite, Dannevirke .. 32 38 Montgomerie, A. W., South Norsewood .. 541 476 Moore, James A., Utopia, Dannevirke .. 927 891 Morgans, C. L. C. (private bag), Wimbledon 479 429 Morrison, Jonathan H. (Estate of), Mako- 1,178 1,520 tuku Mortensen, Hans P., South Norsewood .. 458 408 Murphy, C. D., Makotuku .. .. 544 429 Murphy, John, Norsewood .. .. 57 50 Murphy, Patrick, Matamau .. .. 199 180 Napera Eriata, Box 76, Dannevirke .. 69 Nil Neal, A. W. (private bag), Dannevirke .. 2,096 2,122 Neilsen Bros., Tataramoa .. .. 234 258 Neville, Ellis J., Springvale, Takapau .. 97 5 Nicholson, A. T., Norsewood .. .. — 55 Nicholson, R. L. T., Tui Bush, Mangatoro 910 752 (private bag), Dannevirke Nickolaison, Peter, Mountain House, Whetu- 429 270 kura, Ormondville Nikolaison, C. N. L., Ormondville .. 102 201 Nikolaison, Olof H., Ormondville .. 322 316 Nikolaison, Niels, " Alpha," Ormondville .. 1,159 1,203 Nordbye Estate (per H. Hewitt, Box 171), — 553 Dannevirke Nott, Henry, Raumati .. .. .. 88 183 O'Hara, J., Ngamoko, Norsewood .. 528 418 Olsen, A., Willow Park, Norsewood South 194 227 Olsen, Albert, Lindale, Awariki .. .. 614 669 Olsen, Anton, Ngamoko, Box 24, Norse- 502 557 wood O'Rourke, Courtney T., Waikipiro Block, 688 j 711 Ormondville O'Sullivan, John, Umutaoroa .. .. 469 [ 545 Paterson, A., Whetukura, Ormondville .. 572 631 Patterson, David, Tataramoa .. .. 1,318 1,316 Pedersen, Jens L., Te Uri, via Ormondville 1,282 1,253 Pedersen, N. K. E. M., Sea View, Te Uri, via 2,245 2,159 Ormondville Peters, Andrew, Dannevirke .. .. 718 j 823 Peters, James, Benmore, Tataramoa .. 1,578 1,639 Petersen, N. C., Ormondville .. .. 777 758 Pharazyn, Norris, Waewaepapa, Dannevirke 14,472 14,046 Phillips. H. H., Te Rehunga .. .. 60 Nil Pilcher, W. E., Raumati .. .. — 138 Poole, E. W. (private bag), Dannevirke .. 1,300 1,200 Powell, J., Matamau .. .. 275 79 Price, L. A., Raumati .. .. .. 306 300 Price, Mrs. A. N. M., Raumati .. .. 303 300 Price, W. F. (private bag), Dannevirke .. 1,113 952 Quarterman, E. G., Tiratu, Dannevirke .. 108 202 Rawsthorn, F., Woodlea, Norsewood .. 966 909 Rawston, A., Tiratu, Box 85, Dannevirke 257 306 Read, Fred, South Norsewood .. .. 177 183 Reisima, H. M., Norsewood .. .. 20 25 Rendle, G. E., Ruaroa .. .. .. 444 398 Rendle, W. H., Whetukura, Ormondville .. 570 869 Rice, John, 302 High Street, Dannevirke .. — 591 Rice, John, Mangatora (address : 302 High 841 Nil Street, Dannevirke) Richards, W. N. (c/o M. W. T. Franklin), 643 669 (private bag), Mangatuna, Dannevirke Riddle, Horace D., Ngapaeruru, Awariki .. — 1,321

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HAWKE'S BAY SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Dannevikke County—continued. Robertshawe, K. P.,Box 122, Rawhiti Street, 457 618 Dannevirke Robinson, John P., Mangahei (private bag), 1,210 1,278 Dannevirke Romley, A. E., Te Rehunga .. .. 230 254 Rose, J. 6. (private bag), Dannevirke .. 612 610 Rose, William, Rose Villa, Dannevirke .. 693 1,171 Rose, William, " Matamau," Dannevirke .. 428 410 Ross, Alexander McG., Oykel, Toi Flat, 1,724 1,775 Dannevirke Rossacker, C., Norsewood .. .. 238 236 Russell, Mrs. M. R., Mangatoro, Dannevirke 1,280 1,248 Russell, Norris, Matamau .. .. 40 10 Rutledge, W., Sky Farm, Umutaoroa .. 927 651 Ryan, P. J., Te Uri, Ormondville .. 2,476 2,500 Sargent, J. W., Tuturewa (private bag), 2,328 2,330 Dannevirke Sargent, R. W. and E. S. (private bag), 2,423 2,403 Dannevirke Sattrup, W. L., Tatararnoa .. .. 425 350 Schenek, J. C., Fairview, Whetukura, 325 302 Ormondville Schenck, J. C., Longdale, Whetukura, 605 616 Ormondville Schofield, C. J., Ngamoko .. . . 68 65 Selby and Tripe, Box 19, Dannevirke .. 1,578 1,460 Selby, F. L., Box 19, Dannevirke .. 936 1,002 Simmons, Walter E., Mangatoro (private 510 530 bag), Dannevirke Simmons, Walter E., Mangatoro (private 735 795 bag), Dannevirke Skipwith, Ralph H., Melwood, Dannevirke 904 611 Smith, Bert, Kia Ora (private bag), Danne- 1,640 1,324 virke Smith, W. H., Dairy Farm, Tatararnoa .. 50 51 Snaddon, James, Limestone Terrace, Whetu- 1,874 2,030 kura, Ormondville Snee, Leonard L., Rakautatahi, Takapau .. 2,350 2,492 Speedy, Max., Pahemo (private bag), 3,978 3,957 Dannevirke Speedy, Stanley, Toi Flat (private bag), 1,832 2,380 Dannevirke Stanfield, Mrs. Esther, 16 Trafalgar Street, 3,910 4,053 Dannevirke Stephens, Robert, Dannevirke •. .. 105 Nil Stephenson, Robert J., Paringa Farm, Rau- 22 56 mati Stratford Bros., Waipukurau .. .. — 908 Stratford, H. (private bag), Norsewood .. 1,791 Nil Stuckey, H. B. (private bag), Kaitoa, Danne- 1,747 1,833 virke Svenson, Anton, Norsewood .. .. 30 Nil Tapp, Frank, Mangatera .. .. 82 41 Telford, T., Ruaroa, Dannevirke .. 30 20 Thirkell, A. V., Box 87, Dannevirke .. 56 12 Thodsen, Alfred, c/o Post Office, Dannevirke 393 412 Thompson, Mrs. M. S., Waitahora (private 981 890 bag), Dannevirke Thoresen, Mrs. Mary, Ngamoko, Norsewood 98 154 Tickner Bros., Harting, Waitahora (private 46 58 bag), Dannevirke Tickner, Harry, Harting, Waitahora (private 2,444 2,429 bag), Dannevirke Todd, Mrs. Matilda, Norsewood .. .. 300 303 Todd, William, Norsewood .. .. 103 70 Torkilsen, W. A., Norsewood .. .. — 41 Trotter, J., Box 120, Dannevirke.. .. 546 492 Turner, W., Kaitoki, Dannevirke .. —• 274 Tweedie, J. M., and Sons, Blairgowrie, Mako- 234 174 tuku Vella, Mrs. M., Matamau .. .. 243 284 Vella, W„ Matamau .. .. .. 313 310 Walker, W. G., Te Rehunga, Box 136, 87 Nil Dannevirke Walsh, E. T., Tatararnoa .. ■. 50 64 Walsh, Martin Garfield, South Norsewood. . 163 203 White, Amos, The Willows, Mangatoro 1,001 1,028 (private bag), Dannevirke White, T. J., Alma Street, Dannevirke .. 357 242 Whitson, A., Te Uri, Ormondville .. 586 704 Wiffin, Robert, Box 189, Dannevirke .. 3,109 3,073 Williams and Kettle, Hirtzels, Dannevirke 589 | 552 Williams, C. E., Ormondville .. .. 570 1 667

j No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Dannevirkb County—continued. Williams, W. J., Hutiwai, Whetukura, 1,237 1,305 Ormondville Wright, L., Bankside, Makotuku.. .. 917 1,001 Yule, R. A., Mangatoro, via Dannevirke .. — 1,200 299,317 296,408 WOODVILLE COUNTY (In Woodville Subdivision). Aldridge, Alexander John, Woodville .. 270 180 Armisted, C. S., Hopelands, Woodville .. 846 743 Arrow, C. H., Box 11, Punawaitai, Pahiatua 1,750 1,776 Arrow, Walter Charles, Sedleigh, Hopelands, 865 829 Woodville Bassett, John, Woodville .. .. 54 23 Beagley, H., Woodville .. .. 177 301 Beagley, Joseph, Whariti, Woodville . . 12 10 Beatson, Mrs. G. D., Ohukia, Box 63, Hast- 1,948 2,290 ings Beattie Bros., Lowlands, Woodville .. 28 103 Beattie, R. E., Lowlands, Woodville .. 153 152 Beaumont, John S., Sunrise Farm, Woodville 505 605 Blatchford, P. W., Riverlands (rural delivery) 373 300 Woodville Bolton, J. C., Waipuna, Woodville .. 1,654 Nil Bolton, Samuel, Waipuna, Woodville .. — 1,534 Bradley, Joseph (Estate of) (rural mail 550 530 delivery No. 2), Woodville Brighouse, S., Oringi, near Dannevirke .. 450 350 Britland Bros, (c/o P. Britland), 95 Wakemau 512 630 Street, Pahiatua Bunting, A. R., Maharahara .. . . 177 167 Burtton, John, The Pines, Kumeroa . . 399 376 Cairns, Robert (rural delivery), Woodville 387 407 Cattanach Bros., Woodville .. .. — 325 Compton, J. W., Hopelands, Woodville . . 300 Nil Conlin, H. R. (rural delivery No. 2), Wood- 12 Nil ville Cook, W. A., Woodville .. .. 546 527 Corpe, Albert William (rural delivery), 101 63 Woodville Cullinane, Jeremiah (Estate of), per Mrs. 414 307 Ann E. Cullinane, Oringi, near Dannevirke Cullinane, Mrs. M., Oringi, near Dannevirke 670 784 Cunningham, C. (rural delivery), Woodville 256 510 Cunningham, P. A. (private bag), Waipapa, 850 570 Dannevirke Cunningham, J. B., Mangarawa (rural 731 Nil delivery), Woodville Curry, A. F. (No. 2 Rural Delivery), Wood- 136 32 ville Davis, W., Te Waerenga, Kumeroa .. 2,281 2,027 De'Ath Bros., Kumeroa .. .. 1,924 1,923 Dickens, Allen Ernest, Papatawa (rural 550 535 delivery), Woodville Druce, O. H., Wairiki, Kumeroa .. .. 3,155 3,123 Dunford, D. W., Kumeroa .. . . 839 854 Pairbrother, H. P., Kiritaki .. .. 255 320 Pairbrother, Stanley Bertie, Kiritaki . . 39 22 Pleming, William, Box 31, Woodville .. 629 25 Pountaine, T. P., Otawhao, Kumeroa .. 2,380 2,260 Gaisford, W. H., Oringi, Dannevirke .. 4,151 4,126 Galloway, J. D., Maharahara .. .. 1,558 1,423 Galloway, James, Kiritaki (private bag), 1,044 2,405 Dannevirke Gibson, George J., Maharahara .. .. 389 273 Gibson, Mrs. E., Maharahara .. .. 76 26 Gildea, John, Maharahara .. .. 119 104 Goodwin, James P. Ardlin, Woodville .. 1,295 1,295 Grainger, M. 0., Box 136, Dannevirke .. 1,112 966 Harding, E., Woodville .. .. 285 205 Harding, John, Droxford, Woodville . . 2,349 2,781 Harding, Leolin, Hopelands, Box 38, Wood- 1,190 1,110 ville Hartgill, W. H. (Estate of), (o/o Mr. Thos. 2,708 2,733 Jas. Morgan), Manager, Otawhao Station, Kume:-oa Hartridge, G. L., Napier Road, Woodville.. 41 337 Hedderman Bros., Maharahara .. .. 539 505 Herbert, C. A., Waiaruhe . . .. 695 574 Hildredth, W. T., jun., Woodville .. 53 Nil Holden, J. and T., Bloomfield, Woodville .. 1,608 1,418

H.—288.

HAWKE'S BAY SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30. 1026. 1927. Woodville Cottnty—continued. Hunt, H. E. (rural delivery), Woodville .. 1,111 887 Hurley, T. F., Woodville .. .. 124 112 Hutchinson, J. M., Tawadale, Papatawa, i. ,268 1,229 (Rural Route No. 2), Woodville Hutchinson, W. J., Papatawa .. .. J 21 27 I'Anson, F. E., Kiritaki .. .. I 465 451 Inglis, J. D., Ratahini, Mangarawa, Woodville 2,281 1,295 Jackson, Leonard, Hopelands, Woodville .. ! 477 509 Jackson, T. C. R., Hopelands (rural delivery), J 862 676 Woodville Jamieson, T. G., Hopelands (rural delivery), | 540 631 Woodville Judd Bros, (rural delivery), Woodville . . 546 224 Kearins, John T., Kumeroa .. .. 2,670 2,715 Kemp, Charles A. Traver3, Fernside, 751 655 Kumeroa Little, James, Kumeroa .. .. 791 762 Mackay, Alex. M. Macintosh, Woodville .. j 923 932 Mackie, Claude, Campfield, Kumeroa, H.B. 1,667 1,770 Martin Bros, (rural delivery), Hopelands, ' 66 54 Woodville McCool, Daniel Thomas, Kumeroa .. I 89 Nil McFarlane and Sons (Holder's), Woodville 462 393 McKay, Alex. Moffat, Rosevale Farm, Wood- 418 191 ville McKenzie, Hugh D., Maharahara West .. 401 Nil McLean, F. R., Box 65 (rural delivery), 1,220 1,102 Woodville McPeak, John, Grey Street, Woodville .. 112 116 McPhail, Alexander, Corby's Settlement, 134 182 Waiaruhe Melhuish, William, Kumeroa .. .. 147 152 Mitchell, John (rural delivery), Hopelands, 316 197 Woodville Morgan Bros., Woodlands Road, Woodville 532 549 i Morgan, R. H., Woodville .. .. 1,255 1,094 ' Murray, John, jun., Shamrock, Woodville.. 127 139 i Nelson, John S. (rural delivery), Woodville 1,033 1,002 i Nilsson, H. S., Woodville .. .. 439 336 i Norman, B. H. (rural delivery), Ratanui, 1,002 871 Hopelands, Woodville i Ormond, Hon. J. D. (Estate of), Woodville 2,943 2,650 Oxenham, A. O., Woodville .. .. 270 232 i Pattison, Robert, Otawa, Kumeroa .. 620 680 < Piper, John D., Apple Tree Flat, Makairo.. 467 1,135 i Poulton Bros., Rangiwai, Kumeroa .. 2,108 2,054 i Poulton, M. C., Kumeroa .. .. 673 1,744 i Ramsden and Son, Kumeroa .. .. 2,733 2,749 i Richards, Balph, Woodlands Road, Wood- 309 216 I ville I Rogers, F. C., Woodville .. .. 104 150 < Scally, James, Woodlands Road, Woodville 439 563 I Sheffield, H., Kumeroa .. .. .. 780 2,490 Sinclair, B. (rural delivery), Hopelands, 34 30 ( Woodville ( Smith, R. G., Trethella, Woodville .. 604 1,264 < Smyth, John (Estate of), per A. H. Goyder, 2,048 2,543 Otawhao, Kumeroa < Squires, C. W., Woodville .. .. 54 67 ( Tuogood, William H., Wainui (rural de- 1,411 1,199 ( livery), Hopelands, Woodville Toxward, A., Box 21, Woodville .. .. 2,803 1,333 Vowell, A. C., Woodville .. .. 42 133 Walker, F. G., 24 Swinburn Street, Danne- 148 65 virke Walthers, G. H., Ngawapurua, Woodville .. 12 Nil Wareham, N. D., Hopelands (rural delivery), 134 92 Woodville Whibley, James E. C., Maharahara .. 132 26 Williams, T. H., Woodville .. .. 428 640 Wintle, E. C., Waiaruhe .. .. 22 16 Woodville Jockey Club, Woodville .. 71 120 Worboys, S. E., View Hill Farm, Woodville 380 459 Wright, W. J., Ngawapurua, Woodville .. 610 540 Young and Franklin, Woodville .. .. 1,527 1,094 90,551 89,331 PAHIATUACOUNTY (In Woodville Subdivision). Ahrens and De Malmanche, Kaitawa (rural 3,262 3,110 ] delivery), Eketahuna Algie, John, Rock Hill, Pahiatua .. 30 Nil ] Alpass, Milton (rural delivery), Konini .. 1,851 1,875 ] Alpass, Milton S., Makuri .. .. 2,211 1,873 ]

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30 1926. 1927. Pahiattta County—continued. Anderson, T., Ngaturi, Pahiatua .. 1,654 1,826 Angove, W. E. C. (rural delivery), Makomako 172 168 Armstrong, A. L., Coonoor (private bag), 1,285 1,707 Dannevirke Atkinson, E. W., Makomako . . . . 142 90 Atkinson, 6. I)., Pahautere, Palmerston 560 670 North Bairstow, J., Ruawhata .. .. 34 21 Balfour, A. J., Balfour Estate, Pahiatua .. 4,370 4,242 Bee, G. E., Puketoi Station, Pahiatua .. 448 407 Bee, Mrs. O. B., Puketoi Station, Pahiatua 662 670 Beech, J. P., Rosscrea, Konini, Pahiatua .. 640 715 Beech, L. 1). and J. W., Konini .. .. I 758 740 Bibby, F. W. (rural delivery), Pahiatua .. j 173 400 Bicknell, Noel, Mangatainoka .. .. 108 100 Bingham, James, Tiraumea Road, Pahiatua 57 Nil Bissett, P. A., Burnside, Pahiatua .. 1,255 542 Bissett, A. W., Pahiatua .. .. 560 680 Bissett, P. A., Pahiatua .. .. 467 925 Blatchford, F. W., Riverlands, Mangamutu j 146 ! 206 Bolton, Samuel, Oete, Pahiatua .. .. 2,270 ! 2,282 Bone, C. (rural mail), Kohinui, Pahiatua .. 354 \ 340 Boyd, William T., Pahiatua .. .. 219 Nil Breeds, James, Box 193, Wellington .. 3,175 3,511 Bremner, James H., Ballance .. .. 125 172 Britland Bros., Konini .. .. .. 812 658 Brosnahan, Denis, Konini .. .. 350 280 Brosnahan, J. J., Mangamaire .. .. 102 104 Brown, George, Mangamutu .. .. 12 12 Burns, Robert (rural delivery), Ballance .. 741 659 Callender Bros, (rural delivery), Makomako 10 179 Cameron, Charles A., Makuri .. .. 2,196 Nil Campbell Bros., Cashmere (private bag), 1,221 1,221 Pahiatua Cantwell, J., Coonoor, Makuri .. .. 326 300 Castle, Mark, Chelsfield, Eketahuna .. 3,500 3,450 Champion, A. J., Makuri .. .. 700 Nil Champion, J. (private bag), Makuri .. 966 950 Checkley, A. F. (Estate of) (rural delivery), 1,221 1,351 Hinemoa, Eketahuna Checkley, Tom (Estate of), (rural delivery), 1,574 1,612 via Eketahuna Chisnell, E. (private bag), Pahiatua .. — 367 Cleghorn, Arthur, Mangamutu .. .. 122 377 Clulow, John, Rangedale, Pori, Pahiatua .. 2,295 2,496 Colquhun, M. D., Halcombe Road, Feilding 1,735 1,728 Connell, James, Konini .. .. 131 84 Conway, Michael, Coonoor, Makuri .. 890 869 Cooper, A. H. G., Ballance .. .. 67 63 Cooper, Mrs. Amy Hukanui .. .. 60 71 Corkill, William, Makomako .. .. 792 799 Cornelius, Harry, Rossnaclouagh, Mangahao 1,457 1,442 (private bag), Pahiatua Cotter, H., Waikuku, Ngaturi, via Pahiatua 3,708 3,606 Cotter, T. J., Ridge Road, Mangamutu .. 1,158 1,124 Cox, Albert Henry, Marima, Mangamaire 281 250 Post-office Cox, A. M., Ruawhata, Mangatainoka .. 222 51 Cox, W., Ruawhata, Mangatainoka .. 78 56 Crawford, J. Y., Clifton, Pahiatua .. 1,655 1,658 Dakin, F. H. H., Konini, via Pahiatua .. — 790 Day, W. F., Fairholm, Makomako, via ! ,471 1,398 Pahiatua Delehanty, N. J. (rural delivery), Hamua .. 654 622 Diamond, Joseph, Coonoor, near Makuri .. 612 616 Dick, James, The Grange, Pahiatua .. 884 892 Dorset, W. C., Mangaramarama, Pahiatua 649 537 Douglas, Charles, Rata Nui, Puketoi Station, 620 639 Makuri Dransfield, P., Corrow Hill, Makuri .. 870 890 Drinkwater, Thomas T. (private bag), 471 539 Pahiatua Dunn, Mrs. E., Tawataia, Eketahuna .. 456 750 Dyer, Reuben (rural delivery), Makomako 322 313 Ebbett, F. C., Terrace View, Makomako .. 524 740 Eddie, E. W., Mangamutu .. 54 35 Eglinton, A. D., Ngaturi (private bag), 1,836 1,718 Pahiatua Eglinton, A. H., "The Cliffs," Makuri, 1,045 1,150 Pahiatua Eising, Carl, Silver Rowe (rural delivery), 999 839 Makomako Ellingham, R. C. (private bag), Pahiatua .. 2,191 1,969 Ellingham, R. Selwyn (private bag), Pahiatua 171 306 Elliott, T. R., Limerick Hills, Makuri .. 1,101 1,245

H.—23b.

HAWKE'S BAY SHEEP DISTRICT —continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Pahiatua County—continued. Foster, W. J., Ballance .. .. 64 82 Fouhy, J., Kaitawa (rural delivery), Pahiatua 1,131 1,029 Fouliy, Thomas (rural delivery), Marima, 1,121 1,196 Mangamaire Fuleher, James and John, Pahiatua .. 300 290 Fulton, William, Kohinui .. .. 12 30 Gardiner, J. R., Limehurst, Kohinui .. 1,812 1,774 Gardner and Yeoman (c/o R. Yeoman), 912 556 Makuri Garliek, James, Makomako (rural delivery), 355 324 Pahiatua Galvin, P. and M., Hamua .. . . 103 63 Geange, Alfred, Pahiatua .. .. 210 710 George, J. H., Glen View, Kohinui, via 3,550 3,860 Pahiatua Gibson, J. and E., Ballance .. .. 47 68 Gilbert, W. and T., Mangamutu .. .. 26 10 Gill, C. E., Masterton Road, Pahiatua .. 19 153 Gordon, H. G., Rock Hill, Konini, Pahiatua 994 977 Greenfield, Claude, Mangaramarama, Pahi- 444 590 atua Gregorie, F. M. (private bag), The Gorge, 1,049 1,069 Pahiatua Griffith, W., Maroa, Makairo, via Pahiatua 1,633 1,574 Groves, Frank, Milton Farm (rural delivery), 286 249 Makomako Guerin, Charles, Kaitawa, Pahiatua .. 452 460 Hampton, W. H., Nikau, via Pahiatua .. 139 116 Hancock, J. W., Ballance, Pahiatua .. — 178 Harris, A. A., Ngaturi (private bag), via 307 Nil Pahiatua Hay, Benjamin, Ballance .. .. 387 514 Hay, J. R., Mangamutu .. .. 423 370 Hay, Thomas, Ballance .. . . 419 413 Heckler, E. S., Lime Hills (private bag), 1,126 1,192 Pahiatua Henderson, Hector, Konini . . .. 698 582 Henderson, Thomas, Konini .. .. 340 309 Hewitt, J. E., Mangamaire .. .. 1,290 1,073 Hibbard, R. W. (rural delivery), Pahiatua — 138 Hill, A. E. (c/o W. Wilson, McLean Street, 692 659 Woodville) Hind, Mrs. Herbert, Kaitawa .. .. 270 225 Hislop, Joseph, Tane, Eketahuna .. 488 586 Hodgins Bros., Wicklow Hills, Eketahuna.. 3,200 3,185 Hoggard, Arthur, Mironui, Pahiatua .. 1,000 1,019 Holdaway, L. (rural delivery), Ballance .. 118 27 Holland, James, Rose Bank, Coonoor (rural 585 441 delivery), Makuri Holland, Oliver, Fairview, Coonoor (rural 30 49 delivery), Makuri Hopkins, Charles (rural delivery), Makario, 1,071 776 Pahiatua Home, Frank Thomas, Airlie Brae, Ballance 478 421 (rural delivery), Pahiatua Home, Mrs. F. T., Ballance .. .. 204 289 Hughes, L. H. (rural delivery), Mangamaire 131 124 Hull Bros., Makairo, Pahiatua .. .. 1,017 1,013 Hull, J. B., Makairo, Pahiatua .. .. Nil 1,013 Hunter, James Charles, Mangatainoka .. 24 16 Hutton, Edward George, Box 45, Pahiatua 1,143 Nil Jenkins, A. C., Nikau, Pahiatua .. .. — 103 Jensen, C. F., Mangamaire .. .. 102 26 Jones, Thomas William, Ballance .. 639 722 Judd, James, Tane, via Eketahuna .. 1,882 1,861 Kelsey, Howard T., Pori (rural delivery), 982 914 Pahiatua Kelsey, R. T., Konini .. .. .. 798 Nil Knox, Andrew, Kaitawa, via Eketahuna .. 1,844 1,728 Krugener, Cornelius, Mangatainoka .. 71 41 Lawson, Peter, Mangamaire .. .. Ill 77 Le Lievre, Mrs. Elizabeth M., Marima .. 1,172 849 Lett, E. H. (rural delivery), Pahiatua .. 62 Nil Lett, W. S., Kaitawa, via Eketahuna .. 637 672 Love, Robert Isaac, Ferndale, Makuri .. 468 Nil Lund, Olaf, Marima . . .. .. 1,459 1,425 Marsh, A. C., Eureka Ranche, P.O. Box 25, 1,120 Nil Pahiatua Marsh Bros., Box 25, Pahiatua .. .. — 1,869 Mason, H. S., Puketoi .Station (private bag), 522 466 Pahiatua Matheson, William, Claehnacudin, Woodville 181 165 Matthews, John D., Riverview, Mangahao 1,242 1,283 (rural delivery), Pahiatua

No. of Sheep on A pril 30,1 April 30. 1926. 1927. Pahiatua County—continued. Matthews, Percy W., Marima, via Manga- 331 303 maire MeCardle, James, Mangamutu .. .. 404 477 McCarthy, Patrick, Ballance .. .. 104 86 McCarthy, Patrick, Springhill (rural delivery), 104 176 Kaitawa, Pahiatua McCool, Alex. P., Hall Block, Woodville .. 1,301 1,550 McDowell, William, Rock Road, Konini .. 567 563 McKay, Robert, Wairiri, Kumeroa .. 1,265 1,319 McKenny, Thomas, Ruawhata .. .. 217 193 MeKenzie, R., Mangatoro Valley (private 600 Nil bag), Dannevirke MeKenzie, Roderick, Mangatoro Valley 650 1,207 (private bag), Dannevirke McKeowan, G. H., Ballance, via Pahiatua .. 132 Nil McLeod, Simon, Mangaramarama (rural de- 1,877 1,666 livery), Eketahuna Menken, Oswald T., Clover Hill, Pori, 781 785 Pahiatua Mexted, Thomas (rural delivery), Pahiatua 735 454 Miller, E. H. J., Te Whare, Kohinui (rural 657 608 mail-delivery), Pahiatua Miller, H. H., Tauroa (private bag), Pallia- 2,130 2,210 tua Miller, Joseph (rural delivery), Ballance .. 406 412 Mitchell, L. O., Kaitawa .. .. 430 458 Mitchell, Richard, Nikau .. .. 30 25 Mitchell, W., Fernlea, Kaitawa (private bag), 2,947 2,885 Eketahuna Moore, F. B., Konini .. .. .. 672 819 Moore, W. J. and M. E., Makuri .. . . 2,025 1,830 Morgan, A. E., Tararua Street, Pahiatua . . 179 316 Morrison and Son (private bag), Tuscan Hill, 4,000 3,810 Pahiatua Morrison, W. H., Tane, Eketahuna .. 1,936 1,867 Moynahan, John, Pahiatua .. .. 61 Nil Moynihan, Patrick Francis, Ruawhata, 61 28 Mangatainoka Murphy Bros, (private bag), Hakawai, 1,884 2,050 Pahiatua Murphy, M. B., Ngaturi .. .. 133 150 Napier Bros., Strath Eden, Eketahuna .. — 91 Nelson, John, Taurnata (rural delivery), 1,166 1,292 Kaitawa, via Eketahuna Nevins, H. A., Ngawaewae, Makuri .. 1,089 1,196 Nilsson, Sven, Kohinui, Pahiatua .. 814 662 O'Brien, Daniel, Mangamutu .. .. 534 895 Odgers, J. W., Konini .. .. .. 93 Nil Parker, W. E., 88 Regent Street, Pahiatua 10 Nil Parker, Walter, Makuri.. .. .. 1,089 1,047 Parsons, C. (rural delivery), Kohinui, Pahia- 723 656 tua Patchett, A. J., Masterton Road, Pahiatua 439 315 Patterson, J. S., Hall Block, Box 20, Wood- 719 544 ville Pearse, Leonard George, Mangatainoka .. 22 14 Perry, J. W., Brentwood, Masterton .. 2,676 2,371 Piper, J. D., Makairo .... .. 577 761 Piper, J. D., Surreydale, Makairo . . 4,597 4,688 Piper, James, and Co., Titoki, Kohinui .. 1,527 1,657 Poulton Bros., Makuri .. .. .. 1,287 1,186 Poulton, M. C., Ngaio, Kumeroa .. 1,047 Nil Priest, M. A., and Co., Wamia (private bag), 1,864 1,862 Pahiatua Ranby, Joseph O., Gratuity Farm, Mako- 195 Nil mako Redman, John, Rock Farm, Konini .. 2,995 2,830 Rhodes, F. C., Coonoor, Makuri . . .. 506 404 Rodney, S. V., Pahiatua .. .. 353 404 Roil, Thomas F., Flaxdale, Mangamaire .. 389 334 Rose, J., Kohinui (rural delivery), Pahia- 568 656 tua Rose, J. B. (rural delivery), Pahiatua .. 267 149 Ross, Frank, Coonoor (private bag), Danne- 1,736 1,621 virke Ross, W. R., Hamua .. .. .. 204 276 Rowse, Francis, Springdale (rural delivery), 172 214 Makomako Rule, J. M., Norholm (rural delivery), Bal- 254 253 lance Russell, George, Pukipuki (rural delivery), 851 467 Pahiatua Russell, George, Pukipuki (rural delivery), — 465 Pahiatua

H.—23b.

HAWKE'S BAY SHEEP DISTRICT —continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30 1926. 1927. Pahiatua Cotjhty—continued. Rutherford, D. H., Te Rata, Pahiatua .. — 1,703 Sargent, Mrs. M.,Willowbank (rural delivery), 230 270 Makomako Scales, G. T., Ruawhata, Mangatainoka .. 15 20 Shanahan, J. R., Mangatainoka .. .. 505 477 Shanahan, J. R., Ruawhata, Mangatainoka 304 287 Sheffield, H., Oti Mai, Kumeroa .. .. 1,716 Nil Sievers, A. I., Marima .. .. .. 75 Nil Sinclair, James, Pahiatua .. .. 699 650 Sinclair, J. A., Ballance .. .. .. 253 252 Small, N., Hukanui .. .. .. 727 789 Smart, Mrs. J. T., Aorangi, Makuri .. 1,447 1,403 Smith, Rupert P., Mangatainoka .. .. 35 36 Sorensen, N. C. (private bag), Pahiatua .. 530 460 Sowry, Herbert, Rose Farm (rural delivery), 92 260 Makomako Stevenson, A. P., Sherwood Park (rural 569 437 delivery), Kaitawa Stewart, John, Balig Farm, Pahiatua .. 110 672 Stewart, John, Balig Farm, Pahiatua .. 597 110 Sutherland, J. J., Pahiatua .. .. 154 130 Swan, John A., Sedcole Street, Pahiatua .. 1 Nil Tarbet, John M., Puketoi Station, via 604 597 Pahiatua Taylor, W. D., Mangatainoka .. .. 947 889 Taylor, W. R., Kohinui, Pahiatua .. 2,291 515 Thompson, J. W. (rural delivery), Mangahao, 960 Nil Pahiatua Tildesley, E. (Estate of), (c/o A. V. Nicholls), 1,075 1,026 Ngaturi, via Pahiatua Timmins, Ernest, Mangamaire .. .. 450 374 Toohey, William C., Hall Block, Woodville 167 40 Tresseder, W. P., Puketoi Station (private 813 907 bag), Pahiatua Trider, J. F., and Son, Mangamaire .. 150 61 Tripe, W. A., Rexdale, Mangamaire .. 1,147 1,177 Turfrey, L. R., Tararua Range, Aokautere, 129 57 Palmerston North Turner, Albert Leslie, Pori (rural delivery), 1,448 1,542 Pahiatua Twigg, E. A., Feilding .. .. .. 787 489 Tylee, W. E. C., Makuri, Pahiatua .. 4,170 3,803 Upston, Mrs. A., Cambridge Street, Pahiatua 130 106 Verry, Thomas H. (rural delivery), Pahiatua 735 685 Vial, R. F., Te Taumata, Pahiatua .. 1,014 974 Vile, L. and E. E., Makomako .. .. 1,504 1,329 Vowell, W. M. (rural delivery), Pahiatua .. 356 324 Wade, Joseph, Konini .. .. .. 327 304 Ward, Frank W., Mangatainoka .. .. 548 517 Waring, F., Puketoi (private bag), Pahiatua 683 574 Whitcombe, Eric, Meitapoor, Eketahuna .. 1,183 1,191 Whitta, H. R., Highwood, Coonoor, Makuri 1,636 1,488 Wilson, Robert Allen, Makuri .. .. 2,268 2,717 Wilton, Clifford H. (rural delivery), Ballance 432 337 Wilton, F. R., Gorge Block, Pahiatua .. — 406 Wilton, H. E., Eureka, Puketoi Station, 567 611 Pori (rural delivery), Pahiatua Wilton, H. R., Ridge Road, Mangamutu .. 254 22.1 Wilton, H. R., Section 35, Block X, Manga- 165 137 mutu Wilton, T. R., Mararetu, Pahiatua .. 1,057 1,017 Wilton, W. T., Tane, via Eketahuna .. 850 822 Winkler, E. R. (rural delivery), Makairo, 1,586 1,536 Pahiatua Wylie, A. R., Nikau, Pahiatua .. . . — 25 Wylie, S. A., Kaitawa, Pahiatua .. — 612 Yeoman, R., Makuri .. .. .. 1,157 1,035 208,783 201,028 AKITIO COUNTY (In Woodville Subdivision). Anderson, J. (c/o C. Liverton), Waihoki 428 406 Valley Waterfalls (private bag), Tiraumea Armstrong, Francis, Akitio Station, Glenora, 16,359 16,412 Akitio (private bag), Dannevirke Bagley, G. S., Mangatiti .. .. 559 499 Bagley, W. S., Puketoi .. .. .. 500 Nil Ballantyne, L., Pukerau, Pongaroa .. 3,399 3,377 Bambry, J., jun., Mangatiti .. .. 690 200 Bambry, J., jun., Mangatiti . . .. 251 849 Bambry, Mrs. M. (Barry's Sections), Manga- 470 585 titi Bambry, Mrs. M., Mangatiti .. .. 320 330 Bellshaw, James, Mara, Rakaunui .. 1,539 1,706

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Akitio County—continued. Bishop, A. C., Panui, Waimiro, Pongaroa .. 1,436 1,168 Bowie, John R. and C., Pukehinau, Pongaroa 2,908 3,021 Bryant, 6. H., Rakaunui .. .. 660 700 Buckingham, P. H., Hylam, Pongaroa (o/o 443 355 W.F.CA., Pahiatua) Buckley, Denis, Mangatiti .. .. 952 982 Buckley, Daniel, Rakaunui .. .. 1,120 1,216 Buckley, R. D., Mangatiti, Pongaroa .. 563 530 Burling, Charles, 20 Pownall Street, Master- 1,050 1,021 ton Burling, E. H., and Robbie, Jas. (Trustees, 1,218 1,278 Estate of W. H. Higginson), Opouri (private bag), Eketahuna Burling, Edwin M., Riverlea, Rakaunui .. 1,621 1,746 Burling, Robert R., Essex Street, Masterton 13,923 15,157 Burnett, A. E., " Romania," Waione, 1,900 2,000 (private bag), Dannevirke Burnett, J. K., Springside, Waione (private 1,012 1,050 bag), Dannevirke Carter Bros., Pongaroa .. .. .. 1,513 1,490 Chatfield, Gordon, Glenathol (private bag), 2,032 1,962 Dannevirke Clark, John, Korora, Pongaroa .. .. 1,176 1,213 Clark, S. J., Ryehill (No. 4 Rural Route), 1,451 1,463 Horoeka, Dannevirke Clemens, A. B. (rural route), Pongaroa .. 496 550 Clemens, E. W., Pongaroa .. .. 996 1,112 Clifford, Thomas, Waimiro .. .. 371 386 Cruickshank, W., Kawakawa Road, Waione 405 480 Cruickshank, W. (Reserve), Waione .. 410 323 Cruickshank, William, jun., Puketoi, Ponga- 534 473 roa Darlington, E. E., Bowood, Rakaunui .. 1,713 2,259 Davidson, James H., Pongaroa .. .. 1,254 1,302 Dickson, John, Range Road, Puketoi Post 390 310 Office Dickson, John, Range Road, Puketoi Post 426 410 Office Dillon, Henry, and Sons, Mangatiti .. 2,220 2,120 Ellingham, H. T., Horoeka (Rural Route 2,536 2,578 No. 4), Dannevirke Eerrick, Matthew, Waione .. .. 1,050 1 ,500 Ferrick, Mrs. Jessie, Waione .. .. 900 917 Eranklin Bros., Bloomfield, Ti-tree Point .. 2,132 2,125 Eraser, H. and G., Puketoi Post-office .. 1,078 1,062 Eulcher, James, Puketoi .. .. 331 379 Gardner and Yoeman, Pongaroa .. .. 1,306 1,405 Gibbons, J. H., Waione, Dannevirke .. 1,105 1,276 Gibbons, Mrs. Jessie G., Waione .. .. 482 449 Gichard, F., Pongaroa .. .. .. 600 590 Giddens, Mrs. W. L., Pongaroa .. .. 225 186 Giddens, R. F., Melton, Waimiro .. 818 839 Gilbert, L. H., Ti-tree Point, Akitio .. — 576 Gilbert, W. J., 8 Cadman Street, Dannevirke 505 518 Gillam, G. H., Pioneer Farm (Rural Route 1,190 1,136 No. 4), Dannevirke Gowler, H., Puketoi Post Office .. .. 284 173 Gray, Douglas W., Glenwai (private bag), 1,584 1,614 Pongaroa Gnpwell, J. D., Maku, Pukehinau (rural 602 656 delivery), Pongaroa Hall, D. R., Pukehinau, Pongaroa .. — 653 Hansen Bros., Makuri (private bag), Pahiatua 1,231 1,179 Hansen, L. P., Lindholt, Pongaroa .. 1,526 1,454 Harold, Alice B. M., Pukehinau .. .. 130 119 Harold, D., Kellmore, Waimiro .. .. 635 331 Harrison, W., Mara, Rakaunui .. .. 3,995 4,600 Hartgill, W. H. (Estate of), (e/o G. L. Hart- 4,603 4,528 gill), Te Wakawahine (private bag), Dannevirke Hennessy, James (Estate of), Pongaroa .. 1,474 1,224 Herbert, Frank, Hazelwood, Box 31, Po- 1,439 1,269 ngaroa Herbert, S. F., Pongaroa .. .. 604 1,166 Holdem, F. P., Pukehinau, Pongaroa .. 520 520 Hornabrook, E. W. B., Box 69, Masterton 726 771 Hume, H. T., Aohanga Station, Lansdowne, 19,300 20,090 Masterton Humphries, S. C. and R. C., Wairaukau, 3,440 3,315 Pongaroa Hunt, Ralph (Rural Route No. 4), Danne- 659 508 virke Hunter, Cyril P. (private bag), Waione .. 9,694 9,948 Jones, G. G., Waione .. .. .. 1,210 1,034 Kent, F. G., Pongaroa .. .. .. 550 640

H.—23b.

HAWKE'S BAY SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

B—H. 238

| No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Akitio County—continued. Knight, C. P., Branscombe, Akitio .. 8,242 9,255 Lang, W. (c/o Mr. Leach), (private bag), 680 638 Pakowai Lang, W. K., Pukehinau, Pongaroa .. — 646 Lankey, John, Wailii Road, Pongaroa .. 1,092 Nil Leach, George Henry, Pakowai, Pongaroa.. 885 884 Lees, Mrs. M. J. P., Sherwood, Akitio .. 6,776 5,000 LivertonBros., Pakowai, Waterfalls (private 9,070 9,200 bag), Tiraumea Lunt, Charles (Rural Route No. 4), Waihi 1,048 1,113 Falls, Dannevirke Lunt, William, "Lyndon" (private bag), 1,222 1,367 Dannevirke Luxton, T. W. (private bag), Dannevirke 1,637 1,649 Martin, C. R., Pukerata, Pongaroa .. 2,281 2,184 Mason, Alpheus (Estate of), (Leach, G. H., 1,152 1,135 and Woodhouse, J. C., Trustees), No Totara Farm, Pongaroa McAnulty Bros., Waikereru, Rakaunui .. 1,219 1,210 McCarthy Bros, (private bag), Pahiatua .. 210 270 McDonald, A., Pongaroa .. .. 559 587 McDonald, James, Ben Lomond, Pongaroa 595 Nil McDonald, John, Pongaroa .. 1,005 985 Mclntyre, John, Pongaroa .. .. 479 400 McKay, John, Puketoi, near Pongaroa .. 2,781 2,684 McKeeman, D., Jimmy's Hill, Ti-tree Point 1,170 905 McKenzie, A. B., Maku, Pongaroa .. 327 337 McLeod, William, Kaituna, Waione .. 2,400 2,357 Meeeh, A., Dalmeny Park, Pongaroa .. 1,437 1,384 Meech, Augustus, Springlands, Pongaroa .. 1,498 1,369 Meech, C. A., Puketoi, near Pongaroa .. 533 530 Meech, Mrs. W. R., Pongaroa .. .. 437 249 Miller, David, 2 Elizabeth Street, Palmerston 1,812 2,212 North Moriarty, John (rural delivery), Pukehinau, 606 Nil Pongaroa Moughan, James, Forest Flat, Pongaroa .. 1,300 1,100 Moynihan, Matthew, Pongaroa .. .. 80 145 Murray, J. W. (private bag), Pongaroa .. 2,700 2,550 Norton Bros., Fairview (Rural Route No. 4), 700 705 Waimiro, Dannevirke O'Brien, T., Pongaroa .. .. .. 226 235 Olson, 0. F., Puketoi .. .. .. 636 741 Pickett, W. P., Kohiku, Pongaroa .. 2,432 2,312 Pim, J. S., jun., Korora, Box 35, Pongaroa 353 383 Pimm Bros., Pongaroa .. .. .. 36 36 Plowman, W. H., Akitio .. .. 200 190 Polglase, J. W. (Section 21, Block VI, Mount 308 326 Cerberus,) Korora, Pongaroa Polglase, J. W., Korora, Pongaroa .. 304 378 Polglase, William J., Pongaroa .. .. 508 370 Poole, H. R. (private bag), Pongaroa .. 3,340 4,005 Porteous, Mrs. Agnes (private bag), Danne- 800 763 virke Ransom, E. A., Queen Street, Dannevirke 5,902 5,939 Reisima, J., Kelvin Grove, Weber .. 874 814 Riddell, D. D., Arklow (private bag), Ponga- 2,806 2,664 roa Robbie, F., 336 Albert Street, Palmerston 1,145 1,179 North

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Akitio County—continued. Robbie, James (private bag), Eketahuna .. 1,626 1,672 Robertson, R. B. (private bag), Pahiatua .. 2,565 2,436 Ross, B. G., Mount Arthur (private bag), 914 900 Dannevirke Ruskell, Mrs. M. J., Pahiatua .. .. 850 837 Ruskell, Thomas, Pahiatua .. .. 865 853 Ryan, K. M., Pongaroa .. .. .. 548 498 Ryan, M. (rural delivery), Pongaroa .. 588 600 Seymour, Harry, Rakaunui .. .. 781 803 Sherrard, Thomas, Pongaroa .. .. 1,400 1,275 Smith, G. H. and M. F., Wareware, Pongaroa 4,659 4,724 Smith, P. V., Marrinanga, (private bag), 13,500 12,350 Dannevirke Somerville Bros., Mount Royal, Rakaunui 1,511 1,369 Sorensen, J. J., The Willows, Rakaunui .. 1,091 1,305 Souness, Mrs. Blanche, Pongaroa .. 471 454 Souness, W. J., Box 15, Pongaroa .. 776 726 Speedy, J. D., Waione .. .. .. 1,977 1,932 Stone, Thomas, Puketoi, Pongaroa .. 536 596 Styles, G. H., Rakaunui (private bag), 1,669 1,670 Pahiatua Sutton and Guinness, Cross Hills, Pongaroa 2,962 Nil Terry, Walter, Rakaunui .. .. 762 615 Thom, Colin W., Glenmore (private bag), 910 1,100 Dannevirke Thomas, H. (Rural Route No. 4), Dannevirke 2,125 2,380 Thomas, Isaac S., Pongaroa .. .. 748 935 Thomas, William, Rakaunui .. ... 538 520 Thompson, H., Range Road, Puketoi .. 724 891 Thomson and Gray, Gleneoe, Pongaroa .. 4,561 4,059 Tinworth, H. J., Pongaroa .. .. 453 379 Tinworth, H. J., Pongaroa .. .. 450 472 Toxward, A. J., Dannevirke .. .. 4,785 4,592 Urquhart, A., Horoeka (Rural Route No. 4), 949 1,040 Dannevirke Utting, Robert, Puketoi .. .. 263 228 Valois, P., Rakaunui .. .. .. 912 902 Vitsky, Benjamin, Pongaroa .. .. 91 131 Waldman, G. F., Pongaroa .. .. 186 143 Ward, W. H., Range Farm, Pongaroa .. 406 499 Ward, W. H., Witton Farm, Pongaroa .. 357 288 Wardle, F., Pongaroa .. .. .. 424 478 Waterman, W. H. (private bag), Dannevirke 460 465 Weeds, W. E., Waione .. .. .. 1,989 2,342 Weeds, W. H., Waione .. .. .. 593 746 West, Frank, Rakaunui.. .. .. 1,953 2,331 Whitta Bros., Horoeka, Waimiro (Rural 1,402 1,375 Route No. 4), Dannevirke Wilcox, A., Brookfield, Mangatiti .. 1,327 1,172 Wilcox, A., Waimiro .. .. .. 505 Nil Wilcox, Mrs. M. E., Waimiro, via Pahiatua — 1,737 Woodhouse, J. G., Rakaunui .. .. 1,130 1,060 Wooffindin, F. C., Puketoi .. .. 558 488 Wooffindin, Fred. J., Puketoi .. .. 330 Ni! Wright, W., Rakaunui .. .. .. 400 Nil Wright, W. J., Pongaroa .. .. 1,325 1,176 Wyeth, F., Pongaroa .. .. .. 1,139 922 285,019 283,620

H.—23b.

WEST COAST SHEEP DISTRICT. Return showing the Sheepowners and the Number of Sheep and Lambs in each County on the 30th April, 1926, and the 30th April, 1927.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30. 1926. 1927. CLIFTON COUNTY (In Taranaki Subdivision). Addenbrooke, H. B., Okoke .. .. 405 445 Alexander Bros., Tikorangi .. .. 670 639 Allen, J. H., Tikorangi .. .. .. 71 73 Alpe, A. R., Uruti .. .. .. 294 282 Andrews, R., Urenui .. .. .. — 418 Armstrong, A., Okoke .. .. .. 450 Nil Armstrong, J., Okoke .. .. .. — 448 Astwood and Sons, Okau ,. .. — 150 Aubrey, F., Pehu .. .. .. — 374 Ayers, L., Matau .. .. .. 103 72 Baker, Win., Princess Street, Waitara .. 66 60 Barnitt, C. H., Uruti .. .. .. 719 815 Barnitt, F. H. (e/o Newton King Limited), 43S 356 New Plymouth Bevington Bros., Okau .. .. .. 275 165 Birdling, L. H., Waitara .. .. 303 172 Blackloek, Mrs. N. M., Okau .. .. 640 Nil Blanehard Bros., Okau .. .. 500 487 Bleakley, E. G., Urenui.. .. .. 365 574 Blundell, E. K., Okoke .. .. 575 401 Bower, A. MeD., Okau .. .. .. 94 76 Bower Bros., Okau .. .. .. 683 606 Bower Bros., Okau (lately Jury's place) .. 581 735 Boyes, F. L., Uruti .. .. .. 25 Nil Butt, S., Uruti .. .. .. 1,217 1,216 Cannell, W. D., Okau .. .. .. 295 284 Chapman, T. A., Matau.. .. .. 104 7 Cole, Arno, Onacro .. .. .. 614 800 Crudis, A. E., Tongaporutu .. .. 97 100 Davis Bros., Mohakatino (private bag), 612 670 Waitara Day, M., Waitoitoi .. .. .. 456 497 Dickey and Leigh, Uruti .. .. 294 Nil Elliot, P. S., Onaero .. .. .. 101 85 Eriksson, E., Matau .. .. .. 96 97 Erickson, L. R., Okau .. .. .. 1,191 1,075 Evans, E. W. L., Matau .. .. 141 123 Fletcher, N. B., Stratford .. .. 637 838 Foreman, C., Box 16, Tikorangi .. .. 143 36 Foreman, H. A., Tikorangi .. .. 1,419 1,075 Freeth, W. J., Waitara .. .. .,. 125 287 Fugle, H. E., Uruti .. .. .. 25 11 Gibbs, Arthur (Estate of), Tongaporutu .. 1,668 1,824 Gibson, W. H., Okoke .. .. .. 230 j 216 Glassford, W. G., Waitoitoi .. .. 610 j Nil Gordon-Glassford, A. M., Waitoitoi .. — ! 856 Gray Bros., Okau .. .. .. 945 | 607 Greenwood Bros., Muritai, Urenui .. 364 Nil Greenwood, W., Okau .. .. .. 150 Nil Gryllis, H., Urenui .. .. .. 83 i 68 Guscott, R. H., Uruti .. .. .. 82 80 Handley, C., Urenui .. .. .. 411 j 47 Henry, T. (Estate of), Pehu .. .. 347 j Nil Henwood, W. A., Okoke .. .. 259 j 39 Herbert, J. W., Urenui .. .. .. 164 284 Hine, J., Waitara .. .. .. 432 I 305 Holmes, H., Pehu .. .. .. 253 546 Hutchinson (private bag), Waitara .. 600 566 Jensen, G., Matau .. .. .. 304 526 Johnson, R. F., Waitoitoi .. .. 57 Nil Johnson, R. S., Uruti .. .. .. 80 Nil Johnston and Da vies, Mokau .. .. 6,950 6,339 Jones, J. E., Urenui .. .. .. 98 110 Jupp, A. L., Box 28, Tikorangi .. .. 408 527 Jupp, W. H., Uruti .. .. .. 82 72 Jury, B. F., Box 25, Tikorangi .. .. 580 414 Jury, T. L., Tikorangi .. .. .. 38 34 Kennington, S. J., Matau .. .. 875 845 King, Newton, Limited, New Plymouth .. 658 Nil Knuckey, L. H., Waitara .. .. 550 ■ 310 Krause, A. C. W., Kotare .. .. 777 . 536 Lange, D., Okau .. .. .. 907 809 Larsen, A., Pehu .. .. .. 370 470 Larsen, C., Matau .. .. .. 217 j 197

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Clifton Codnty—continued. Larsen, H. V. S., Matau .. .. 858 1,195 Lee„ T. H., Okoke .. .. .. 506 280 Lovell, William, Tongaporutu .. .. 20 1!) Mabin, J. B., Onaero .. .. .. 261 j 215 Managh, S. A., Urenui .. .. .. 650 657 Martin, J. W. H., Pukearuhe .. .. 576 657 McBean, D., Ngatamiro .. .. 1,531 1,951 McCoard, William J. (Estate of), Kawhatau 358 360 Valley, Mangaweka McEldowney Bros., Ngatamiro .. .. 2,680 2,509 McGregor, O. J., Okau .. .. .. 283 173 McGregor, Percy Charles, Ngatamiro .. 192 230 McGregor, W. G., Okahu .. .. 451 383 McKenzie, T., Waitara .. .. .. 216 224 McKeown, A., Okoke .. .. .. 117 75 McKeown, W. J., Tawariki (private bag), 1,651 1,680 Mokau McKoy, Mrs. M. J. (private bag), Waitara 103 100 McMullian, A., Matau .. .. .. 1,028 | 666 Miller, A. J., Uruti .. .. .. 151 j 235 Moody, Thomas, Matau .. .. 128 146 Mortensen, A., Ngatamiro .. .. 439 399 Mounsey, R., Purangi .. .. .. 645 620 Mowat, E. S. L., Waitoitoi .. .. 732 51 Murray, J., Moki Road, Uruti .. .. 711 684 Musker, Charles, Waitoitoi .. .. 42 146 Nelson, F. A., Matau .. .. .. 524 548 Nelson and Russell, Mokau River, Mokau.. 862 604 Newton, L. G., Urenui .. .. .. 584 515 O'Donnell, J. J., Okau Post-office .. 168 199 Orchard. A. J. M., Tikorangi .. .. 16 32 O'Riordan, T. J., Urenui .. .. 158 194 Patterson and Waddcll, Waitara.. .. 1,726 1,530 Phillips, J. F., Waitoitoi .. .. 59 Nil Pigott, R. H., Urenui .. .. .. 1,040 983 Radcliffe, R., Uruti .. .. .. 20 6 Radford and McKenzie, Mokau River, Mokau 444 408 Randall, P. L. (private bag), Waitara .. 215 233 Raven, J. F. (private bag), Waitara .. 289 331 Rawlinson, G. H., Post-office, Matau .. 1,503 1,920 Rawlinson, William J., Post-office, Matau.. 830 843 Riddle, John, Urenui .. .. .. — 143 Ritchie, J. F., Matau .. .. .. 300 339 Rolfe, A. J. H., Matau .. .. .. 192 139 Rolfe, P. A., Matau .. .. .. 636 509 Rowe, C. A., Pukearuhe .. .. — 20 Kowe, C. N., Rukearuhe .. .. — 78 Sarten, C. W., Box 48, Tikorangi .. 360 610 Sarten, F., Tikorangi .. .. .. 1,090 1,260 Sarten, P. G., Box 47, Tikorangi.. .. 94 79 Saywell, R., Uruti .. .. .. 70 50 Schmidt, W., Okau .. .. .. 302 233 Serimgeour, P. A., Tikorangi .. .. 110 3 Sharp, B. H., Urenui .. .. .. 1,950 1,797 Shaw, E. A., Okau .. .. .. 374 280 Shaw, S. W. (c/o Newton King Limited), 2,071 1,939 New Plymouth Sheard, A., Urenui . . .. .. 782 549 Sheen, S. (private bag), Waitara .. 405 400 Smellie, W. R., Matau .. .. .. 443 378 Smith, J. T. and A. D., Matau .. .. 542 534 Stewart, A. G. (private bag), Stratford .. 2,222 1,674 Taylor Bros., Urenui .. .. .. 106 48 Tebbutt, J. E., Matau .. .. .. 400 200 Thomson, C. L., Uruti .. .. .. 260 240 Topless, S., Urenui .. .. .. 484 429 Vickery, J., jun., Princess Street, Waitara 120 Nil Wallace, James, Kiore .. .. .. 459 410 Waterson, F. E., Pehu .. .. .. 435 Nil Watson, W. H., Tarata .. .. .. 1,122 1,478 Wells, Herbert, Pukearuhe .. .. 971 1,712 Wells, Philip, Pukearuhe .. .. 21 20 Whitehead, Alfred O., Tikorangi.. .. 461 140 Whitehead, H., Onaero .. .. 200 Nil Whitehead, J., Tikorangi .. .. 990 830

H.—23b.

WEST COAST SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1026. 1927. Cwfton County—continued. Whitehead, V. D., Box 56, Tikorangi .. 251 150 Whittaker, E., Okoke .. .. .. 20 50 Whittaker, W. H., Okoke .. .. — J 50 Whittle, E. (c/o R. J. Whittle, Manager), 90 Nil Uruti Wilkinson, C. A. (c/o J. Drosdowski), 466 450 Pukearuhe Wilson Bros., Urenui .. .. .. 704 584 Wilson, J. H., Urenui . . .. .. 391 436 Wilton, A., Whangamomona .. .. 279 247 Wright, T., Okoke .. .. .. 1,120 949 Young, 6. L., Waitoitoi .. .. 686 518 79,119 73,232 TAEANAK1 COUNTY (In Taranaki Subdivision). Aish, Mrs. A. E., Tataraimaka .. .. 133 164 Andrews, H., Huirangi .. .. ... 515 549 Bell, J. C., Oakura .. .. .. 100 88 Bellshaw, F., Tataraimaka .. .. 430 405 Blaekley, Dr., P., New Plymouth .. 249 136 Blundell, E. H., 15 Vivian Street, New 618 680 Plymouth Bransgrove, W., Devon Street, New Plymouth — 28 Brown, L. A., Devon Street West, Mission 31 32 Hill, New Plymouth Burke, J., Barrett Road, New Plymouth .. 12 17 Burrows, R., Egmont Village .. .. 118 224 Carthew, E., Barrett Road, New Plymouth 665 385 Carthew, F. G., Vogletown, New Plymouth 100 54 Cartwright, W. A., Wortley Road, New Ply- — 82 mouth Cartwright, W. D., Lepperton .. .. 81 81 Coeksedge, C. G., Dover Road, Okato .. 263 269 Cole, A., Carrington Road, New Plymouth 102 105 Cornwall, F. W., Bell Block .. .. — 17 Earp Bros., Hurworth . . .. .. 16 Nil Earp, F., Hillsborough, New Plymouth .. 9 Nil Emslie, W. W., Oakura.. .. .. 29 145 Fisher Bros., Tataraimaka .. .. 390 318 Fletcher, G. M., McLean Street, Waitara .. 39 30 Foreman, W. D., Lepperton .. .. 127 Nil Fussell, W. B., Inglewood .. .. 58 76 Gray, W. J., Okato .. .. .. 61 40 Gray, William, Omata .. .. .. 282 174 Hair, R., Tataraimaka .. .. .. 661 440 Hale, A. J., Hillsborough .. .. 43 42 Hale, John, New Plymouth .. .. 342 1,071 Hine, V. H., Korito .. .. .. 235 280 Honeyfield, W., Tataraimaka .. .. 76 81 Hoskin, W., Bell Block .. .. .. 167 182 Jones, R. H., Pitone Road, Tataraimaka .. 53 27 Jordan, C., Lower Mangorei .. .. 22 27 Julian, R. H., Okato .. .. .. Ill 132 Knight, Mrs. J., Tataraimaka .. .. 602 433 Kurth, B. C., Barrett Road, New Plymouth 51 73 Longstaff, B. L., Brixton .. .. 346 321 Loveridge, J. F., Huirangi .. .. 386 324 Lucas, A. D., Mangorei Road, New Plymouth — 34 Mace Bros., Kent Road.. . . .. 632 150 McGregor, P., Barrett Road, New Plymouth 217 160 Marsh, L. A., Hillsborough .. .. 5 137 Mitchell, George C., Upper Mangorei .. 72 85 Monk, G. F., Albeit Road .. .. — 134 Morris, W. K, Oakura .. .. .. 42 3 Neilson, H. P. F., Lower Mangorei .. 614 578 Oliver, E. A., Lepperton . . . . 25 3 Openshaw, P. A., Lepperton .. .. — 35 Palmer, A. H., Avenue Road, New Ply- 22 26 mouth Pearce, J. D., Upper Mangorei, New Ply- 56 30 mouth Pierson, H., Okato .. .. .. 100 Nil Putt, P. A., Okato .. .. .. 55 52 Richards, T., Tataraimaka .. .. — 240 Sampson, F. H., Sentry Hill .. .. 1,281 1,295 Shrimpton, L. L., Hurford Road, New Ply- 15 8 mouth Shrimpton, C. I., Alfred Road, Egmont — 16 Village Smith, F. R., Box 24, Brixton .. .. — 154 Sole, 0. W., New Plymouth .. .. Ill 253 Street, A., Bell Block .. .. .. 82 73

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Taranaki County—continued. Styles, C., Smart Road, Now Plymouth .. 120 101 Taranaki A. and P. Association, New Ply- 44 72 mouths' Taranaki Jockey Club, Now Plymouth .. 87 103 Tate, G. V., Waitara .. .. .. 96 35 Thomas, J., Frankley Road, New Plymouth 41 77 Trimble, T. P., Barrett Road, New Plymouth 108 276 Turnbull, A., Huirangi .. .. .. 544 390 Warall, A. H., Takaraimaka .. .. 54 88 Watson, J. S., Ariki Street, New Plymouth 30 Nil Western, T. H., Bell Block .. .. 1,653 1,387 Weston, C. H., Lower Mangorei .. .. 212 240 Weston, Charles P., Korito .. .. 396 480 Weston, Henry (Estate of), (c/o A. P. 231 265 Lister), Frankley Road, New Plymouth Wilkie, F. W., Rotorua .. .. 205 334 Wilton, J., Carrington Road, New Plymouth 184 Nil Wood, A. (c/o Newton King Limited), New 630 57 Plymouth Wood, P., Barrett Road, New Plymouth .. 350 102 Wooldridge, J., Dover Road, Okato .. 191 227 16,01:8 15,532 INGLEWOOD COUNTY (In Taranaki Subdivision). Askew, James (rural box), Inglewood .. 350 331 Atkinson, E., Box 60, Inglewood.. .. 41 31 Ay ling and Gibson, Kaimiro .. .. 548 175 Bakewell, R. J., Waitui, Inglewood .. 274 Nil Barry, J. J., Richmond Road, Inglewood .. — 693 Beauchamp, S., Inglewood .. .. 852 620 Bennett, C. W., Lepper Road, Inglewood . . — 35 Bishell Bros., Tarata .. .. .. 800 705 Blackbourn, H., Waitui, Inglewood .. ■—• 55 Burekett, Thos., Kaimata .. .. — 90 Burgess, J., Te Tawa, Inglewood.. .. 119 Nil Burgess, J. W., Tarata .. .. .. 515 792 Burr, Gustave, Tarata .. .. .. — 97 Butler, J., Tariki .. .. .. 102 120 Campbell, W. J. (rural delivery), Purangi .. 250 356 Capper, George, Everett Road, Inglewood — 113 Capper, G., Kaimata .. .. .. 103 75 Cash Bros., Kaimiro .. .. .. — 210 Chapman, S., Tariki .. .. .. 180 152 Corlett, J. L., Ratapiko.. .. .. 380 383 Corrigan, A. J., Inglewood .. .. 1,353 1,510 Cowley, A. E., Tariki .. .. .. 20 Nil Dean, K., Kaimata .. .. .. ■— 86 Drake Bros, (rural box), Tarata .. .. 952 1,034 Drummond, R., Tarata .. .. 389 423 Eversfield, Ratapiko, via Tariki .. .. 48 61 Foy, J., Princes Street, Hawera .. .. 61 Nil Gamlin, A. B., Inglewood .. .. 461 308 Goodwin, W., Tariki .. .. .. 20 Nil Grieve, J. W., Tarata .. .. .. 169 176 Hall, H. T., Brixton .. .. .. 753 512 Hance, H., Tarata .. .. .. — 259 Hallett, J. N., Tarata .. .. .. — 172 Harkness, W. V., Tariki .. .. 220 226 Heath and Mitchell, Purangi .. .. 766 Nil Hirst, J. W., Tarata .. .. .. 92 181 Hunter, James, Waitui, Inglewood .. 668 886 Hunter, L. J., Waitui, Inglewood .. — 153 Jacobsen, W., Tarata .. .. .. — 45 James Bros., Waitoriki .. .. 60 Nil Johnston, E., Bristol Road, Inglewood .. 30 250 Johnston, Thomas, Box 5, Midhirst .. — 330 J ones, Henry, Kaimata.. .. .. 747 936 Kendrick Bros., Tariki .. .. .. Nil 132 Kilsby, James, Surrey Road, Tariki .. 122 45 King, Eliot (c/o Newton King Limited), 1,220 1,004 New Plymouth Laurence, E. A. and W., Tarata .. .. 1.424 1,568 Lawrence, H. W., Tarata .. .. — 103 La veil, H. W., Tarata .. .. .. .— 70 Lawrence, W., Inglewood .. .. 843 Nil Lile, W. J., Inglewood . . .. .. 322 77 Ludemann, W., Tarata .. .. .. 244 254 Lyon, C. O., Inglewood .. .. .. 105 107 MacRae and Son, Motukawa .. .. 446 503 Mannix, D. J., Tariki .. .. .. 287 241 Marshall Bros., Inglewood .. .. 338 260 Marshall, W. G., Inglewood .. .. 276 ' 662

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1027. Inglewood County—continued. Martin, C. D., Kaimata.. .. ... 94 Nil Morine, W. H., Bedford Road, Inglewood — 101 Morton, R. A., Egmont Village .. .. 1 Nil Muir, D„ Tarata .. .. .. 657 421 Muir, F. A., Motukawa Road, Tarata .. 555 480 Openshaw, P. A., Egmont Village .. 439 Nil O'Reilly Bros., Tarata .. .. .. 108 305 Paterson, R., Tarata .. .. .. 306 463 Reesby, P. A., Inglewood .. .. 310 48 Rowan, J., Inglewood .. .. .. — 41 Riley, H. K., Kaimata .. .. .. — 56 Smith, G. R. (rural delivery), Tarata .. 48 320 Smith, W. J., Inglewood .. .. 10 71 Standish, P. M., Te Motu, Tarata .. 850 110 Standish, F. M., Kirikiri, Tarata .. 33 12 Stevenson, Mrs. C. (e/o S. George, Manager, 732 709 (rural box)), Tarata Stronge, C. B., Kaimata .. .. 243 204 Surrey, A. E., Westown, New Plymouth .. 237 283 Vrsaljko Bros., Purangi.. .. .. 1,918 1,061 Waite, Henry, Tarata .. .. .. 219 255 Webb, A. J. (rural mail), Purangi .. 277 330 Wicksteed, L. A., Tarata .. .. 223 358 Winfield, D., Inglewood .. .. 154 Nil Wisnewski, P., Te Tawa .. .. 35 13 Young, J. F., Waitoriki, Inglewood .. 452 367 24,851 23,615 EGMONT COUNTY (In Taranaki Subdivision). Baylis, Edward George, Opunake .. 19 15 Campbell, Samuel, Pihama .. .. 57 120 Carey, Thomas, South Road, Pihama .. ■— 31 Cassie Bros., Okato .. .. .. 1,158 1,176 Cox, J. C., Opunake .. .. .. — 35 Dobbin, George, Oaonui .. .. •— 19 Fischer, H. C., Waitino Road, Pihama .. —• 40 Fleming, R., Cape Road, Pungarehu .. 611 684 Fleming, Thomas, Rahotu .. .. 116 90 Forsyth, Edward Stuart, Pihama .. 84 86 Good, A., Hawera .. .. .. 2,190 2,400 Gray, E. H., Pungarehu .. .. 48 44 Hopkins, H., Rahotu .. .. ,. 24 Nil Horgan, C., Nopera Road, Pihama .. 2 4 Lambie, William, Pihama .. .. —• 18 Looney, George, Wiremu Road, Opunake .. 572 475 Lysaght, H. T. (e/o Mr. Beauehamp), Ra- 1,450 1,500 hotu McLachlan, A. (Estate of), (c/o J. W. Cowan), 946 1,050 Pihama Morris, R. J., Eltham Road, Opunake .. 777 1,468 O'Sullivan, D., Opunake .. .. — 18 Parkes, J. A., Eltham Road, Te Kiri .. — 271 Pettigrew, John, Pihama .. .. 14 17 Priest, Morgan W., Kaponga .. .. ■— 421 Read, Francis, Pihama .. .. .. — 38 Rowland, F. W., Opunake .. .. -— 167 Stevenson, A., Pihama .. .. .. 183 Nil Stevenson, Robert, Waitino Road, Pihama ■— 811 Thompson, Momona, Rahotu .. .. 13 48 Tosland, Joseph S., Pihama .. .. 120 108 Turnbull, S. R., Newall Road, Puniho .. 419 418 Tyrell, Vincent, Rahotu .. .. — 35 Webb and Crawford, Lower Arawhata Road, — 1,200 Opunake 8,803 12,807 STRATFORD COUNTY (In Taranaki Subdivision). Ammon Bros., Autawa, Huiroa .. .. 320 Nil Arkwright and Johnston, Tututawa .. 3,572 2,745 Armstrong, J., Huiroa .. .. .. 198 223 Bain, G., Kahouri Road, Stratford .. 238 292 Baker, E., Huinga .. .. .. — 71 Barlow, A., Stratford .. .. .. 84 231 1 Bayly, Charles, Woodleigh, Toko .. 3,465 3,230 Beil, G., Tuna . . .. .. 30 200 Bellamy, William, Makahu .. .. 103 Nil Bennett, Gilberd, and Evetts, Tututawa .. 282 238 Besley, H., Te Popo .. .. .. 1,867 2,007 Best Bros., Box 27, Eltham .. .. 1,695 1,560 ] Binnie, Robert R., Post-office, Huinga, Toko 260 449 -

No. of Sheep on April 30, April SO, 1926. 1927; Stratford County—continued. Blair, Walter, Huiroa .. .. .. 012 885 Bredin, T. H., Tariki .. .. .. 496 622 Bredow, W. R. 0., Raupo Park, Douglas .. 2,640 2,434 Bremer, A. L., Pukengahu .. .. — 1,006 Bretherton, A., Ahuroa Road, Stratford .. 366 486 Brooking, G. E., Tututawa .. .. 377 327 Brough, E. J., Tututawa .. .. 142 220 Budge, A. W., Makara, Stratford .. 333 428 Bunn, L., Puniwhakau .. .. .. —. 1,231 Bunning, A. C., Douglas .. .. 145 232 Bunning, W. H., Huiroa .. .. 260 80 Chapman, G. P., Douglas .. .. — 366 Chatham, Tuna .. .. .. 70 100 Cleland Bros, (c/o H. Cleland), Gordon Road, 1,274 1,330 Toko Cleland Bros., Kaponga .. .. 1,062 75S Coleman, George, Ngaere .. .. 372 434 Cook, H., Huinga .. .. .. 629 497 Corkill, N. R., Kupe .. .. .. 344 422 Court, Geo. F., Puniwhakau .. .. 560 572 Cradis, G. W. A., Strathmore .. .. 16 58 Cutfield, E., Tututawa .. .. .. 439 434 Darragh, J., Huiroa .. .. .. 1,198 770 Death, Herbert H. T., Ngaere .. .. 905 854 Faull, A., Box 13, Stratford .. .. 124 321 Forbes, W. E., Kupe .. .. .. 713 622 Forrester and Mullions (per J. Gould), Wai- 739 622 rini Road, Toko Fraser, A., Huiroa .. .. .. 1,260 1,414 Fulcher, F. L., Stock Agent, Stratford .. — 930 Gatton, F. C. and H. B., Puniwhakau .. 367 455 Gedge, T. S., Puniwhakau .. .. 153 205 Gibbs, A. C., Tututawa .. .. 347 269 Gibbs, A. C., Tututawa .. .. 103 224 Glasgow, D. S., Stratford .. .. •— 1,859 Goble, W., Tututawa .. .. .. 57 Nil Godkin, Thomas, Taurakawa .. .. 1,556 1,490 Goldup, T. H., Toko .. .. .. 59 53 Gordon, P., Huinga, Toko .. .. 3,975 Nil Greirson, R., Waiwiri Road, Stratford .. •— 74 Griffen, Cornelius, Huiroa .. .. 569 501 Hancock and Bill, Messrs., Tuna.. .. 119 157 Harwood, S. E., Tututawa .. .. 900 888 Hasler, M. J., Kiore .. .. .. 564 723 Hathaway, William, Tuna .. .. 62 104 Hoby, H., Toko .. .. .. 103 117 Iremonger, W., Huiroa .. .. .. 716 753 Jackson Bros., Midhirst .. .. 762 834 Jackson, James, Puniwhakau .. .. 532 620 Jacobsen, J., Tututawa.. .. .. 225 335 Jamieson, J. E., Huinga .. .. •— 118 Jones, G., Lowgarth .. .. .. 39 37 Jones, G. and W. (Salisbury Road Pro- 9 22 perty), Midhirst Kaye, H. J., Huinga .. .. .. 182 157 Kirkwood, E. J., Stratford .. .. 150 350 Leonard, F. J., Waiwiri Road, Stratford .. ■— 172 Lepper, M. H., Puniwhakau .. .. 607 Nil Linds, D., Huiroa .. .. .. 609 294 Lines, W. M., Puniwhakau .. .. — 491 Malone and Worthington (Estate of), Puni- 1,329 1,048 whakau Marfell, A., Toko .. .. .. 790 755 Marfell, Edward, Toko .. .. .. 870 670 Marfell, L., Toko .. .. .. 225 286 Martin, W. B., Huiroa .. .. .. 271 457 Martyn, John, Huiroa .. .. .. 124 356 Maunsell, T. V., Toko .. .. .. 123 92 Mayo, H., Strathmore .. .. .. 131 91 McMullion, A., Gordon Road, Toko .. 206 1,088 McMullion, A., Gordon Road, Mangatotara 750 980 Meek, James, Strathmore .. .. 750 782 Muggleton, G. F., Tututawa .. .. 183 195 Nash, William, Te Popo .. .. 286 206 Noble, G. E., Makahu .. .. .. 328 307 Norris, J. B., Tututawa .. .. 808 912 O'Neill, John, Pukengahu, Ngaere .. 169 219 O'Reilly, W., Douglas .. .. .. 782 562 Patterson, T. A., Kiore.. .. .. 599 645 Paul, Mrs. Alice, Huiroa .. .. 192 350 Pegg Bros., Douglas .. .. .. 1,845 1,413 Phelan, J. E., Mangototaia .. .. 16] 228 Phillips, M., Tututawa .. .. .. 259 720 Phillips, M., Tututawa .. .. .. 41 Nil Pitt Bros., Stratford .. .. .. 228 515

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WEST COAST SHEEP DISTRICT —continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30 1926. 1927. Stratford County—continued. Reichardt, 0. W., Taurawaka .. . . — 443 Kowe, C. W. N., Rowan . . .. 50 67 Sangster, A. 6., Beaconsfield Road, Strat- 174 404 ford Skedgewell, W., Ariel Street, Stratford .. 118 102 Smith Bros., Tututawa .. .. .. 95 107 Sowerby, H., Toko .. .. .. 355 375 Sparkes Bros., Ngaere .. .. .. 781 626 Sproull, W. H., Omoana . . .. 313 392 Stanford, J. A., Ahama Road, Huiroa .. 279 279 Stewart, F. J.(Estate of), Strathmore .. 910 1,434 Symes, M. J., Puniwhakau .. .. 814 708 Ure Bros., Taurakawa .. .. .. 1,560 1,584 Urquhart, M., Mangatotara .. .. 63 48 Walter, Edward, Douglas .. .. 653 862 Ward, William, Tututawa .. .. 95 143 Watchorn, Charles, Puniwhakau .. 890 Nil Watchorn, K., Puniwhakau .. .. 456 510 Watchorn, K., Puniwhakau .. .. — 657 Webby, Leonard, Mangatoki .. .. 480 230 Wells, E. R., Wingrove Road, Ngaere .. 1,375 1,756 Wells, R., Huiroa .. .. .. 100 Nil Wickham, H. R., Huiroa .. .. 164 171 Winskill and Green, Douglas .. .. 1,842 1,582 Wood, J., Huiroa .. .. .. 1,567 1,798 Wood, O., Puniwhakau .. .. 257 275 Young, J. E., Puniwhakau .. .. 734 592 65,530 69,025 WHANGAMOMONA COUNTY (In Taranaki Subdivision). Anderson, Gordon E., Tahora .. . . 614 601 Anderson, H., Whangamomona . . .. 880 980 Anderson, John E., Whangamomona .. 960 850 Aylward, L. W., Hurimoana .. .. 385 326 Bacon, G. L., Kohuratahi .. .. 65 Nil Barton, G., Kohuratahi.. .. .. 244 Nil Bellamy, William, Makahu . . .. 226 289 Bridgeman, F., Kohuratahi .. .. 400 350 Brydone, T., Makahu .. .. .. 1,246 606 Budge and Barwick, Nukutauraro, Te Wera, 1,750 500 Stratford Callaghan, E. G., Aotuhia, Whangamomona 955 640 Callaghan, E. G., Aotuhia, Whangamomona 446 1,033 Callaghan, W., Whangamomona .. .. 300 298 Cammock, J., Whangamomona .. .. 177 Nil Carmichael, J., Huiakama .. .. 35 26 Carr, T„ Pohokura .. .. .. 209 Nil Carter, C., Tahora .. .. .. 276 Nil Carver, J. N., Whangamomona .. .. 232 322 Cleland Bros., Kaieto, Kohuratahi .. 4,750 4,660 Coates, Geo., Pohokura .. .. 250 195 Coates, P., Pohokura .. .. .. 168 106 Connor, Geo., Kohuratahi .. .. 500 700 Corbett, G. H., Kohuratahi .. .. 567 582 Coulter, Joseph, Pohokura .. .. 192 204 Coxhead, A., jun., Whangamomona .. 1,694 1,565 Coxhead, F. C., Tahora .. .. 348 450 Coxhead, P. L., Whangamomona .. 550 585 Coyne, A., Makahu .. .. .. 680 703 ] Curry, A. J., Whangamomona .. .. 347 268 Curtain, E., Hurimoana, Whangamomona.. 201 316 Dagg, A., Whangamomona .. .. 508 614 Davis, D. J., Tahora .. .. .. 257 367 Dromgool, J., Strathmore .. .. — 50 Elliot Bros., Kohuratahi .. .. 672 764 Farrall, J., Kohuratahi .. .. .. 485 596 Fletcher, Mrs. E., Whangamomona .. 347 392 Fletcher, W. C., Whangamomona .. 715 249 Ford, M. P., Makahu .. .. .. 521 552 Fraser, S., Kohuratahi .. . . .. 309 380 Geever, M., Whangamomona .. .. 180 330 Gill, L., Whangamomona .. .. 126 Nil Gill, William, Whangamomona .. .. 523 Nil ' Good, W. A. (private bag), Stratford .. 1,000 474 r Gower, G., Kohuratahi .. .. .. 1,158 1,250 r Gray, D. W., Huiakama .. .. 223 163 Gwilliam, J., Tahora .. .. .. 230 246 1 Hansen, H. M., Strathmore .. .. 98 150 1 Harre, J., Kohuratahi .. .. .. 511 630 1 Harre, S., Kohuratahi .. .. .. 621 550 Hawken, C. W., Tahora .. .. 1,029 755 ' Henderson, J., Makahu .. .. 2,464 2,200 1

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927; Whangamomona County—continued. Hight, I). R., Kohuratahi .. .. 409 192 Hodder, F. A., Whangamomona .. .. •— 635 Hodder, J. G., Kohuratahi . . .. 156 110 Hogg, Robert, Pohokura .. .. 316 238 Hopkirk Bros., Makahu.. .. .. 671 691 James, W., Tahora . . .. .. 630 570 Johnson, H., Tahora .. .. .. 317 371 Johnston, J. G. (c/o B. Boyle, Manager), To 2,657 2,531 Wera Jones and Thorns, Whangamomona .. 509 540 Kemp, D., Te Wera . . .. .. 878 850 Kennedy, W. McL., and Co., Tahora .. 944 ! 801 Kirton Bros., Kohuratahi .. .. 118 110 Kopke, F. K., Makahu .. .. .. 104 130 Kopke, P. K., The Homestead, Makahu .. 225 133 Law, James, Kohuratahi .. .. 916 i 910 Long, R. C., Tahora .. .. .. 500 590 Lunn, N. S., Whangamomona .. .. 509 296 Malmanehe, P. A., Pohokura .. .. 288 373 Mantle, E. G., Tahora .. . . .. 160 145 MoAloon, Owen, Te Wera . . .. 106 216 McCartie, C. R., Tahora .. .. j 1,155 710 MeCartie, J. B., Kohuratahi .. .. [ 473 235 McCluggage, A., Pohokura .. .. | 230 307 MoCluggage, J. T., Whangamomona .. 249 199 McCluggage, R., Pohokura .. .. — 60 McCutchan, Allan, Whangamomona .. 647 Nil MeCutchan, C. K., Tahora .. .. 398 501 McCutchan, Charles K., Tahora .. .. 691 530 McDonough, M. D., Kohuratahi .. .. 355 260 McGuinn, C., Whangamomona .. .. 330 40 Mcllroy, T., Te Wera .. .. .. 386 372 McLeod, H. A., Tahora. . .. .. 557 472 McMullian, —, Gordon Road, Mangototara 1,720 164 McMullian, A., Mangototara .. .. — 873 Milne, A. C., Kohuratahi .. .. 372 508 Moore, J. C., Kohuratahi .. .. 580 1,014 Morrison, Donald, Kohuratahi .. .. 1,270 1,007 Murphy, C. L. A., Whangamomona .. 816 648 Murphy, W., Aotuhia, Whangamomona .. 455 612 Murray, David, Aotuhia, Whangamomona 230 204 Nairn, J. A., Hurimoana .. .. 299 367 Neilson, Frank, Whangamomona . . 427 352 Nelson, W. G., Kohuratahi .. .. 901 705 Neustrouski, B., Whangamomona .. 1,150 815 O'Dea, P., Whangamomona .. .. ],350 1,580 Oliver, E. T., Kohuratahi .. .. 321 881 Ostler, John, Hurimoana .. .. 143 200 Partridge, W. H., Whangamomona .. 965 701 Perry, M. A., Kohuratahi .. .. 354 847 Porter, J., Whangamomona .. .. 582 569 Price, E. M., Whangamomona .. .. — 233 Proffit, D. H., jun., Whangamomona .. 16 Nil Proffit, David, Whangamomona .. .. 947 865 Revell and Owen, Messrs. (c/o Mr. A. A. j 638 520 Dagg, Manager), Whangamomona Rice, W. J., Whangamomona' .. .. — 430 Roberton, E. B., Tahora .. .. 1,662 1,590 Rooney Bros., Tahora .. .. .. 378 367 Rose Bros., Whangamomona .. .. 1,190 1,005 Ross, Thomas, Aotuhia, Whangamomona .. 322 357 Roughan, J., Hurimoana .. .. 113 247 Russell, R., Box 222, Wanganui .. .. — 4,354 Selby and Doyle, Tahora .. .. 489 508 Selby Bros., Tahora .. .. .. 457 460 Shewry Bros., Tahora .. .. .. 620 615 Shewry, J. E., Tahora .. .. .. 790 764 Shewry, R. A., Tahora .. .. .. 847 1,033 Smith, L., Whangamomona .. .. 268 293 Spence, Frank (c/o Newton King, Limited), 270 Nil Stratford Spence, G., Aotuhia, Whangamomona .. 39 72 Stone-Wigg, A. .J., Devonhurst, Te Wera .. 322 278 Summerhayes, K. A., Whangamomona (Sec- 324 312 tion 2, Block 13) Taylor, S. E. C., Tahora .. .. 312 206 Telfar, William, Whangamomona .. 935 740 Thompson, W., Tahora . . .. 350 376 Trask, T. E., Kohuratahi .. .. 75 Nil West, W. B., Hurimoana .. .. 919 887 Wilde, E. J., Pohokura .. .. 910 Nil Wilkinson, H. J. (Section 7, Block II, 462 726 Pouatu), Tahora Wilkinson, H. .T., Tahora .. .. 805 490 Willis, William, Kohuratahi .. .. 472 ' 500

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WEST COAST SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Whangamomona County—continued. Wilson, E. R. W., Kohuratahi .. .. 412 388 Wilson, T. H. S., Kohuratahi .. .. 730 700 Wilson, W. 6., Kohuratahi .. .. 312 369 Wilson, W. G., Kohuratahi .. .. 335 262 Wyatt, E. A., Kohuratahi .. .. 432 495 Wyley, E. H., Whangamomona .. .. 850 960 Young, W. H. H., Brecon Road, Stratford 1,920 Nil 79,366 75,434 ELTHAM COUNTY (In Taranaki Subdivision). Barnard, L. C., Mangamingi, Eltham .. 343 240 Belcher, C. J., Box 99, Eltham .. .. 20 20 Best, E. A., Box 27, Eltham .. .. 1,026 1,431 Boddie, A. M. (Estate of), Mangamingi, via 1,045 Nil Eltham Bootin, W. P., Eltham .. .. .. 35 50 Brown Bros., Rukumoana, Eltham .. 3,431 1,26S Brown, P. R., Mangamingi, via Eltham .. — 3,174 Buckman, Otto, Omoana, Eltham .. 1,225 1,056 Bunn, Levi, Moeroa, via Eltham.. .. 400 Nil Campbell, A. L., Eraser Road, Hawera ,. 1,132 1,347 Campbell, J. L., Eltham .. .. 421 335 Clark, W. W., Hunter Road, Box 39, Eltham 530 310 Cocker, John (Rural Mail No. 2), Eltham .. 1,194 1,200 Coleman, S. D., Chiselhurst, Eltham .. 562 750 Doole, A., Moeroa, via Eltham .. .. 456 458 Fitzgerald, W., Stuart Road, Eltham .. •— 2,030 Elyger, C. P., Moeroa, via Eltham .. 957 767 Forrester, E., Mangamingi .. .. 984 1,054 Forrester, Patrick,Rawhitiroa (rural delivery), 595 726 Eltham Gardner, J. W. H., Mangawhero Road, 60 133 Riverlea Gibson, B. C., Mountain Road, Normanby 332 622 Gibson, Mrs. E. J., Stuart Road, Eltham .. 206 Nil Gower, A. C., Omoana .. .. .. 1,385 1,532 Gower, Humphrey V., Matemateaonga, via 563 693 Eltham Granville, John (c/o M. Granville, Manager), 1,220 1,177 Mangamingi, via Eltham Guthrie, S. G., Box 107, Eltham .. 1,077 1,174 Hamilton, J., Moeroa, via Eltham .. 180 200 Hammersley, P., Kaponga .. .. 30 Nil Hardwiek-Smith, W., Kohonui, Mangamingi 4,060 1,380 Hardwiek-Smith, W., " Kohunui," Manga- 2,300 3,890 mingi, via Eltham Hickey, J., Mangamingi . . .. .. 342 265 Hill, G. L., Tirimoana, Eltham .. .. 73 282 Hunger, 0., Mountain Road, Normanby .. —• 33 Jackson and Mclntyre, Mangamingi .. 942 410 Jackson and Mclntyre, Mangamingi, via 420 875 Eltham Jenkins, S. H., Julian Street, via Eltham .. — 710 Jenkins, S. H., Moeroa, via Eltham .. 400 Nil Jennings, Lawrence Arthur, Fraser Road, 484 487 Hawera Johnston and Reader, Omoana .. .. 348 332 Kelly, M., Te Roti, Eltham .. .. 48 40 Kelliher, J., Rotokare, Eltham .. .. — 21 Kerr, J., Rotokare, Eltham .. .. 936 1,256 Knuckey, R. J., Rawhitiroa .. .. 50 10 Law, Robert, Kaponga .. .. 10 Nil Luxton Bros., Matapu .. .. .. 4 12 Magnaer, E., Eltham .. .. .. 676 662 Malone Bros., Riverlea .. .. .. 38 Nil McWilliam, A., Menti Street, Eltham .. 2,133 2,240 Newall, Arthur, Fraser Road, Hawera .. 150 260 O'Connor, M., Rawhitiroa, Eltham .. 869 875 O'Sullivan, J., Matapu .. .. .. 970 1,393 Pease Bros., Mangatoki.. .. .. 2,071 2,113 Pepperell Bros. (E. J. Pepperell, Manager), 14 6 Awatuna East Perry, Mrs. Mabel, Tututawa, Eltham .. 4,329 Nil Perry, Thomas, Mangatoki .. .. 430 426 Perry, W. H., Matamateaonga, via Eltham — 4,658 Phillips, Mrs. Minnie, Kitchener Street, 618 582 Eltham Quinn, J. T., Eltham .. .. .. 1,331 1,183 Reardon, F., Castle Street, Eltham .. 409 732 Revell, J., and Son, Palmer Road, Kaponga 27 23 Richards, J. W., Moeroa .. .. 1,722 1,575

No. of Sheep on ! April 30, April 30, ! 1926. 1927. Eltham: County—continued. Robertson, William B., Hu Road, Rawhiti- 1,066 1,213 roa, Eltham Robinson, Wm. G., Omoana .. .. 361 424 Rutherford, W., " Glenui " (private bag), 7,320 7,053 Eltham Sanderson, Isaac, Rotokare .. . . 433 941 Scott Bros., Whakamara, Hawera .. 1,103 1,114 Slater, C. H., Mata .. .. .. 685 630 Smith, Richard, Eraser Road, Hawera .. 101 21!) Sproull, W. H., Omoana .. .. 940 846 Stade, F. A., Mangatoki .. .. 699 845 Sulzberger Bros., Mangatoki .. .. 30 2 Thompson, G. E., Hawera .. .. 358 289 Trembath, W. J. (rural delivery), Eltham 2,674 2,247 Turner, G. C., Eltham .. .. ... 1,948 1,946 Walsh, John, Rawhitiroa, Eltham . . — 408 White, George William (c/o Humphrey V. 2,066 2,017 Gower, Manager), Matemateaonga Willis, H. P., Eltham .. . . .. 1,911 1,872 Wright, E. H., Waihi Road, Hawera .. 11 32 67,319 70,576 HAWERA COUNTY (In Taranaki Subdivision). Alexander, J. R., Ararata, Hawera .. 949 914 Armstrong, Charles, Nolantown, Hawera .. 1,300 1,400 Baker, J. H. (rural delivery), Hawera .. 1,885 2,042 Barkla, J. T., Hawera .. .. 1,800 1,869 Barr, H., Scott Road, Hawera .. .. 142 203 Beard, D. (Walter Doole, Manager), Ararata, 5,977 7,782 Hawera Bremer, A. L., Wingrove Road, Ngaere .. — 1,615 Bremer, A. L., Wingrove Road, Ngaere .. 1,555 Nil Bremer, Phil, Okaiawa .. .. .. 860 753 Brewer, H. W., Hawera .. .. 2,491 2,954 Buckley, R„ Ararata, Hawera .. .. — 163 Buckrell, Percy E., Whakamara, Hawera .. 600 517 Buckrell, S. P., Whakamara, Hawera .. 55 138 Buist, Dr., High Street, Hawera .. .. — 945 Burton Bros., Ararata, Hawera .. .. 190 Nil Carr, M., Okaiawa .. . . .. 200 Nil Condon, J., Skeet Road, Matapu .. .. 269 Nil Corcoran, W., Hawera .. .. .. 2,408 2,652 Corrigan, J. R., " The Oaks," Hawera .. 360 325 Cunningham, W. F. (rural delivery), Ohangai 1,237 Nil Road, Hawera Da vies, A. J., and Sons (rural delivery), —■ 509 Whakamara, Hawera Death and Sons (rural delivery), Ararata, 748 715 Hawera Douglas, R. B., Box 6J, Hawera .. 2,000 1,825 Douglas, W. and R. B., Box 61, Hawera .. 1,958 2,257 Duckworth, W. A., Ararata, Hawera .. 787 766 Dunlop, 0. J., Meremere .. .. 627 722 Dunlop, W., Meremere .. .. .. 142 181 Edwards, D., Okaiawa .. .. .. 140 110 Edwards, William, Mokoia .. .. 679 700 Egmont Agricultural and Pastoral Associa- 95 263 tion, Nelson Street, Hawera Egmont Racing Club (V. B. Stratton, 221 200 Secretary), Hawera Field, S. C., Whakamara . . .. 611 Nil Forbes, J. and G. I., Normanby .. .. 1,122 996 Forbes, John, Normanby .. .. — 1,105 Foreman, T. T., Alton .. .. .. 435 Nil Foreman, W. G., Hawera .. .. 1,075 700 Geary Bros, (c/o W. Young), Meremere .. 1,223 1,325 Gibbons, E., Manawapori Road, Hawera . . 320 300 Harris Bros., Okaiawa .. .. .. 700 1,340 Hawera Borough Abattoir, Hawera .. 81 106 Hawken, C., Mokoia .. .. .. 1,692 2,292 Hawken, O. (c/o Godfrey Hawken, Mere- 606 986 mere, Hawera) Hicks, Robert, Hawera .. .. 129 125 Hunter, M. (Estate of), Maungatiti, Burn- 2,300 2,173 side, Hawera Hunter, Moore (Estate of), Burnside, Hawera 100 183 Inkster, Gideon, Normanby .. .. 932 Nil Kerrick, J., Ohangai, Hawera .. .. 982 855 Knuckley, R. J., Rawhitiroa, Eltham .. — 67 Lander, J., Ohangai .. .. .. 524 632 Lander, John and Owen, Ohangai, Hawera 1,370 980 Larcom, A. and S., Ararata, Hawera .. 3,994 3,973

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WEST COAST SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep oil ' April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Hawera County—continued. Lillecrapp, C. H., South Road, Hawera .. 3 ISO Livingston, Fred, Inaha, Hawera .. — 20 Livingston, H., Box 123, Hawera .. 42 19 Livingston, J. A., Werenui, Hawera .. 710 679 Lysaght, B. C. (Punarima), Mokoia .. 1,410 1,780 Lysaght, B. C. (Tongahoe Valley), Mokoia 1,745 ] ,075 Marsh, C., Ararata, Hawera .. .. 1,012 630 Marsh, C. i'., Ararata, Hawera .. .. 405 570 Martin, J. A., Omoana .. .. .. 820 350 Mathis, Joseph, Ararata Road, Hawera . . 2,889 4,539 Mills, F., Tokaora, Hawera .. .. — 372 Murphy Bros., Meremere .. .. 278 251 Murray, J. F., South Road, Hawera .. 352 260 Nairn and Sons, Omoana, via Elthain .. 1,110 1,266 Norman, Ed., Arata .. .. .. — 100 Ogle, Garfield, Ararata, Hawera .. .. 35 4! Oughton, J. S., Okaiawa .. .. 18 29 Prior, B., Whakamara .. .. .. 180 169 Railton and Nixon, Hawera .. .. 1,163 2,071 Rayner, Ellen Murch, Ngawliina Road, : 142 15 Ararata, Hawera Roberts, M., Okaiawa .. .. .. 100 Nil Roberts, W. J., Ararata, Hawera .. ! — 255 Robertson, A. G., Ararata, Hawera .. 739 873 Robertson, A. G., Pukatea, Ararata, Hawera 1,108 1,373 Robertson, J. A., Ohangai .. .. 348 334 Saunders, B., Fraser Road, Hawera .. 538 609 Scott Bros., Whakamara .. 190 369 Slater, W. H., Ohangai Road, Hawera .. — 254 Smyth, Norman, Ararata, Hawera .. 1,902 1,429 Spratt, H. and A. E., VVaihi Road, Hawera 184 990 Stevenson, J. F., Manaia .. .. 2,180 1,531 Surrey, T. R., Hawera .. .. .. — 254 Tarrant, Thomas C., Ararata, Hawera .. 1,675 1,710 Tonks, A. S. (Estate of), Hawera .. 578 870 Wallace, Garfield, Meremere .. .. 903 614 Ward, A., Okaiawa .. .. .. 222 325 Washer, E. A., Okaiawa .. .. 2 Nil Wells,W. T., Manaia . . .. . . — 648 Williams Bros., Meremere .. .. 3,738 4,415 Williams, W. O., Taiporohenui, Hawera .. 446 418 Wilson, T., Ararata, Hawera .. . . — 73 Winks, James, Hawera .. .. . . 900 976 Winks, T. A., Ararata, Hawera .. .. 336 545 76,274 83,909 WAIMATE WEST COUNTY (In Taranaki Subdivision). Aroa and Sons, Mangawhero Road, Auroa 30 145 Brown, A., Skeet Road, Auroa .. .. 195 Nil Campbell, John, Poverty Bay Flat, Manaia 25 172 Deegan, J. M., Auroa Road, Auroa .. 50 46 Keppel, M., South Road, Manaia .. 45 36 Langford, A., Manaia Road, Manaia .. — 20 Leslie, James, Kapuni .. .. .. 26 Nil Mace, L. F., Rama Road, Kaupokonui .. 21 10 Patterson, J. J., Winks Road, Manaia .. 147 ; 40 Penman, S. W., Auroa Road, Auroa .. 38 36 Schicker, E., South Road, Kaupokonui .. 16 Nil Stevenson, James F., Kapuni .. .. 2,206 3,250 Wells, W. T., Manaia .. .. .. 380 ! 330 Young, J. E., South Road, Otakeho .. 420 j 284 3,599 4,369 PATEA COUNTY (In Wanganui Subdivision). Aiken, J. A., Waverley .. .. .. 622 688 Aiken, R. S., Waverley .. .. .. 558 610 Aiken, W. N., Waverley .. .. 458 592 Aitkin, G., Waverley .. .. .. 1,172 1,126 Alexander, A., Weymouth Street, New Ply- 1,700 2,307 mouth Alexander and McMurray, Waverley .. 417 2,300 Alexander and McMurray, Whonuakura .. 1,351 398 Alexander, G. H., Momahaki, Waverley .. — 4,180 Alexander, T. and G. (Buenos Ayres), Wai- 2,380 Nil totara Alexander, T. and G., Waikare, Waitotara 3,630 Nil Alexander, W. F., Waverley .. .. 1,702 1,764 Allen, L. G., The Lakes, Waitotara .. 1,838 1,452

; No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. — Patea County—continued. Allen, W. A., Alton . . .. .. 981 767 Alley and Stevens, Moeawatea, Waverley .. 1,130 1,117 Amos and Byres, Waitotara .. .. 400 Nil Andrews, H. W., Railway P.O., Whenuakura ■— 692 Annabell, J. R., and Sons, Pamauma, Nga- 686 531 matapouri Annabell, J. R., and Sons, " Waimiti," Nga- ], 122 1,193 matapouri Armstrong, A. J., Alton .. .. 50 68 Back, William, Patea .. .. .. 1,116 1,083 Baker, J. H., South Road, Hawera .. 129 152 Barrow Bros, (c/o S. Barrow), Waverley .. 2,986 2,753 Bell, C. W. D., Ngamatapouri .. .. 1,785 1,816 Belton, W. 6., Ngutuwera .. .. 1,508 2,179 Besley, F. E. P., The Grove, Patea . . 300 435 Besley, F. E. P., The Grove, Whenuakura.. 408 373 Besley, H. M., Whenuakura .. .. Nil 6 Blake, R., Waverley .. .. .. 54 66 Bourke, J. T., Whenuakura .. .. — 60 Bourke, T. and E., Waverley .. .. 1,250 Nil Bover, H., Waverley .. .. .. 136 155 Bradley, L. A., Bos 33, Waverley .. 1,517 1,723 Bremer, G. F. (Estate of), Whenuakura .. 1,025 1,230 Bremer, R., Sons, and Co., Waverley .. 2,585 2,567 Brewer Bros., " Waihau," Waitotara .. 4,518 3,626 Brewer Bros., Waikare, Waitotara . . 1,667 1,813 Brown, C. J., Waverley.. .. .. — 489 Bruce Bros., Okotuku (e/o .T. L. Bruce, 899 877 Wanganui) Campbell, James D., Moeawatea, Waverley 780 940 Campbell, P. J. and C., Manutahi .. 2,130 1,904 Caverhill, C. R., and Co., Ridge Road, Wai- 420 Nil totara Chatterton, W., Matukuroa .. .. 70 100 Chesswas, —, Makakaho, Waitotara .. 800 800 Chesswas, A. G., Kaimanuka .. .. 774 730 Chesswas, F., Ngamatapouri .. .. 955 760 Chesswas, F., Ngamatapouri, Upper Waito- 917 940 tara Chesswas, W., Kaimanuka .. .. 1,065 744 Cobbe, J. G., The Hill, Feilding .. .. — 1,800 Cole, A. C., Moeawatea .. .. .. 250 358 Collier, H., Uplands, St. John's Hill, Wanga- 1,466 1,881 nui Conner, R. M., Waitotara .. .. — 1,127 Cox, B., Ngutuwera .. .. .. 1,829 2,020 Crawshaw and Bonde, Waitotara .. 193 223 Crawshaw and Bonde, Waitotara .. 1,830 1,860 Crawshaw, J., Orangimea, Waitotara .. 600 480 Daniell, G. E. S., Waitotara .. . . 351 651 Dassler, A. V., Waverley .. .. 1,101 1,070 Dassler, Richard, Waitotara .. .. 297 272 Davidson, S. G. and E. H., Matukuroa, 2,768 2,576 Whenuakura Davis, T. I., Waverley .. .. 29 58 Davis, W. J., P.O. Box 58, Waverley .. 47 41 De Luen, F., Orangimea, Waitotara .. 1,857 1,325 Dickie and Wallace, Waverley .. .. 3,540 3,508 Downs and Cave, Ngutuwera .. .. 579 491 Duncan, A. (c/o W. Cowan, Manager), Nga- 3,367 1,195 matapouri Edgecombe Bros., Ngutuwera .. .. 1,284 955 Elmslie Bros., Hillside (Braemore and Ka- 5,190 5,200 para Properties), Waverley Farr, James, Waverley .. .. 460 477 Featherstone, J., Waitotara .. .. 160 150 Finer, F. J., Ngutuwera .. . . 248 24 Fleming Bros., Wanganui .. .. 720 1,197 Foreman, H. J., Alton .. .. .. — 35 Foreman, Thomas, Alton .. .. 435 505 Foreman, T. T., Alton .. .. .. — 413 Fowler, P. H., Okotuku, Waverley .. 1,618 1,417 Fryer, J., Hawera .. .. .. 329 683 Gibbs, James, Alton .. .. .. 82 101 Gilligan, S., Patea .. .. .. 346 386 Gower, S., Mount View, Patea .. .. 77 114 Grantham, D. (Estate of), Okotuku,Waverley 133 285 Greaves, —, Hurleyville .. .. 1,400 1,468 Guthrie, R., W T aitotara .. .. .. 994 Nil Hamilton L. R., and Estate of H. Hamilton, 1,257 1,085 Manutahi Hamilton, L. R., and Estate of H. Hamilton, 874 1,170 Manutahi Hammond, Mrs. E. M., Kohi, Waverley .. — 935

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WEST COAST SHEEP DISTRICT —continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Patea County—continued. Harden Bros., Nukuhau, Waverley .. 2,300 2,370 Harper, G. I., Waverley .. .. 742 441 Harvey, B. W., Kohinoor, Waverley .. 666 759 Harvey, B. W., Waverley .. .. 1,262 1.585 Hawker, A. K., Ngutuwera, Waverley . . 179 204 Hawkins, C. J., Waitotara .. .. 731 870 Hayes, A. J., Gloag, Waverley .. .. 270 450 Hayes, W. H. and A. J., Waverley .. 1,050 Nil Hayes, W. H., Waverley . . .. — 450 Heal, G. H., Weraweraaonga Road, via Wai- 1,086 909 tota.ra Hickford, Frank, Moeawatea, Waverley .. 5 6 Hicks, W., Ngutuwera .. .. .. 104 190 Hicks, Wilfred, Ngutuwera .. .. 779 775 Hilliar, William George, Matukuroa, Patea j 674 660 Hogg, A., Oika, Waverley .. .. 320 300 Hone, A. S., Wa verley .. .. .. 558 557 Honeyfield, C. R. and I., Patea .. .. 2,168 2,945 Hooper, Frederick, Ngutuwera .. .. 1,270 1,570 Hopkinson and Campbell, Kohi, AVaverley 1,040 1,020 Hopkinson, M., Kohi, Waverley .. .. 263 183 Hughes, R. H., Moeawatea, Waverley .. 906 925 Hughes, W. N, Kohi, Waverley . . .. 365 508 Hume, W. P., Waitotara .. .. ; 600 j Nil Hunt, W. R., Rosemount, Waverley .. 501 481 Hunter, George. Waverley .. .. 274 364 Hurley, Jeremiah, Matukuroa, Patea .. 1,376 1,451 Hurley, T., Whenuakura .. .. 6 2 Huston Bros., Kakaramea .. 1,109 1,291 Hyland, C. S., Waitotara .. .. 1,010 908 Ion, Mara, Waverley .. . . .. 546 606 Jackson, Rayney, Waverley .. .. 2,034 1,762 James, Charles, and Sons, Taumatatahi, Kai 2,162 1,905 Iwi Jarvis Bros., Waitotara.. .. .. 736 700 Johnson, L. (c/o G. Dryden, Manager), 650 Nil Waverley Johnston Bros., Pine Terrace, Box 13, 508 672 Waverley Johnston, is. 1)., Okotuku, Waverley .. 310 478 Johnston, W. J., Okotuku, Waverley .. 135 72 Jones, A. C., Hurleyville .. .. 564 565 Jones, Alfred, Ngamatapouri .. .. 2,025 1,850 Jones, W. G., Patea .. .. .. 130 26 Joynt, K. F., Ngamatapouri .. .. 944 660 Kauika, Moe, Ngamatapouri .. .. 50 32 Kendall, Thomas, Whenuakura .. .. 53 77 Kennedy, J., and Sons, Waverley .. 54 79 King, Newton (Limited), Stratford .. 1,038 774 Kuhfuss, George, Whenuakura .. .. 415 320 Laird, A. S., Orangimea .. .. 2,100 1,940 Laird, E., Ngutuwera .. .. .. I 194 168 Larmer, J. J., Waverley .. .. 760 10 Larmer, J., Waverley .. .. .. J — 810 Larsen Bros., Taumatatahi .. .. ] 2,773 2,580 Leahy Bros., Pauao, Waitotara .. .. ! 3,942 3,553 Leith, Alexander, Orangimea .. .. i 1,260 1., 050 Loftus, 1). H., Whenuakura .. ... 50 200 Lupton, D., Waverley .. .. .. 277 1,272 Lupton, D., Omahina, Box 15, Waverley .. 2,690 2,160 Lupton, G., Lakeside, Box 50, Waverley .. 794 735 Lupton, Isaac, Box 12, Waverley .. 1,880 1,935 Lupton, Isaac, Lakeside, Waverley .. 1,085 1,423 Lupton, J., Waitangi, Waverley .. .. 709 1,100 Lupton, J., Waverley .. .. .. 927 1,125 Lupton, T., Waverley .. .. .. 847 907 Macpherson, E. T., Kohi, Waverley .. 1,650 1,914 Martin, John, Moeawatea, Waverley .. — 25 Mason, V. E., Moeawatea, Waverley .. 1,006 263 Mason, V. E., Chathon, Waverley .. — 200 Matthews, F. 0., Waverley .. .. 3,349 3,010 Matthews, W., Kaiku, Waverley .. .. 984 1,066 McCarthy Bros., Hurleyville .. .. 4,629 5,281 McCarty, Hugh, Manutahi .. .. 504 481 McGregor, Gregor, Waitotara .. .. 490 908 McKnight, W., Waitotara .. .. 1,100 1,096 McRae, S. C., Patea .. .. .. 80 119 Menefy, C. S., Ngamatapouri .. .. .— 244 Middleton, Hugh, Waverley .. .. 1,319 1,062 Miller and Kennedy, Rimunui Station, Wai- 6,006 4,355 totai-a Milne, Peter, Whenuakura .. .. 18 Nil Muldrock, V., Hurleyville .. .. 970 782 Neilson, L. R., Moeawatea .. .. 570 Nil

No. of Sheep on I April 30, April 30, 1926. la27. Patea County—continued. Neilson, Robert, Wanganui East.. .. 790 813 Newland Bros., Waverley .. .. 2,503 2,341 Newman, A. G., Waitotara .. .. 183 250 Oliver, C., Kohi, Waverley .. .. 502 515 O'Reilley, J. and F., Waverley .. .. 1,050 950 O'Reilly, C., Ngutuwera, Waverley .. 408 310 O'Sullivan, Mrs. E., Manutalii .. .. 79 88 Paget, T. L., Waverley .. .. .. — 1,065 Palmer, P. R., Waverley .. .. 969 1,340 Parkinson, Ben, Box 4,"WavtsrIey .. I 102 132 Parsons, Edmund, " Sandridge," Waitotara i 2,385 1,822 Parsons, P., Whenuakura .. .. 165 181 Parsons, H., Patea .. .. .. j 37 Nil Paterson, .John, Moeawatea .. .. j 1,767 1,029 Paterson, W., Patea .. .. .. j 760 550 Patterson, J. A., Ngamatapouri .. .. 1,163 1,696 Pearee, A., Deer Park, Kakaramea .. | 956 847 Pearce, F. K., Ten Ridges, Upper Waitotara, 5,182 4,900 Ngamatapouri Pearce, 6. V., Castlehill, Kakaramea .. ! 1,415 1,260 Pearce, G. V., Ngutuwera, Kakaramea .. 800 700 Pearce, J. S. (Estate of), Whenuakura, Patea i 2,377 2,713 Peat, Jack, Ngamatapouri .. .. 6,995 6,518 Pepper, H., Waverley .. .. .. 879 968 Porter, J., Rangitatau, Waitotara .. ! 10 Nil Powell, William, Kohi .. .. .. 140 120 Reardon Bros., Weraweraonga, Waitotara 294 377 Reid and Hansen, Marks Hill, Waverley .. 12 Nil Robertson Bros., " Campie Glen," Waverley 1,062 1,065 Robertson, D., Waverley .. .. 813 786 Robertson, James, Waverley .. .. 1,216 1,164 Ross Bros., Ngamatapouri .. .. 668 578 Ross, C. P. M., Mataimoana .. .. 750 744 Ross, C. F. M., " Pitcalnie," Waverley .. — 37 Ross, C. M., Upper Waitotara .. .. — 100 Ross, E. C. and C. M., Kaimanuka .. 890 480 Scott Bros., Omahina, Waverley.. .. 870 1,003 Scown, R. G. and F. J., Hurleyville .. 1,035 1,466 Sheahan Bros., Patea . . .. .. 57 404 Sheahan Bros, (c/o F. Sheahan), Whenuakura 347 Nil Shield, J., and Sons, Whenuakura .. 275 402 Shultz, 0. H., Hurleyville .. .. 838 493 Smith, C. V., Omahina, Waverley .. 707 634 Smitheram, J., Hurleyville .. .. 1,209 Nil Smitheram, L. and J., Hurleyville .. — 1,109 Soland, S., Kohi .. .. .. 20 Nil Sorensen, Peter C., Omata Y r ale, Waitotara 2,800 2,779 Southcombe, W. H., Patea .. .. 20 68 Spratt, G. P., Waverley .. .. 719 730 Stevenson, J. (Estate of), P.O. Box 194, 418 423 Wanganui Stewart, D. and G., Waverley .. .. 130 245 Straehan, A., Waverley .. .. 1,227 1,227 Stuart, R. McG., Moeroa, Eltham .. 1 620 Nil Studholme and Gresson, Mangawhio, Wai- 2,010 2,055 totara Sutherland, D., Fordell .. .. 600 100 Symes, Albert E., Waverley .. .. 2,364 2,582 Symes, A. L., Waitotara .. .. 25 Nil Talbott, T., Okotuku, Waverley .. .. 386 387 Tarawene, T., Waitotara .. .. 144 133 Tarrant, C!. C., Waverley .. .. 825 867 Tarrant, F. S., Kakaramea .. .. 19 .15 Taylor and Richards, Manutahi .. .. 1,784 1,836 Taylor, John R., Hurleyville, Manutahi .. 1,064 851 Taylor, J. It., Taumaha, Manutahi .. 1,238 1,937 Tennent, P. D., Farmer, Waverley .. 684 579 Tennent, P. W., Farmer, Waverley .. 1,224 1,038 Thomas, A. N., Rangitatau, Waitotara .. 400 380 Thorne Bros., Nukuhau, Waverley .. 520 366 Tomsetti, G. E., Waverley (address : Putiki, 862 Nil Wanganui) Train, P., Waitotara .. .. .. 550 500 Train, S. and F., Waitotara .. .. 1,568 Nil Tuffin, John, St. Helena, Waitotara .. 275 320 Verry, John H., Waitotara .. .. 1,004 910 Waldie, I). C., jun (private bag), Waitotara 50 37 Walker, Alex., Ngutuwera .. .. 210 244 Walker, D., Kohi, Waverley .. .. 1,091 990 Walker, J. (Estate), Waverley .. .. 266 Nil Walkinon, A. J., Waverley .. .. 1,999 1,733 Wall, W. H., Waverley .. .. .. 128 51 Ward, P., Kaimanuka .. .. .. 704 703 Watkins, R. A., Waverley .. .. 830 | 919

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WEST COAST SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

9—H. 238.

No. of Sheap on April 30, April 30 1920. 1927. Patea County—continued. Watkins, W. H., Waverley .. .. 628 663 Watt, Miss A. P., Clairmont, Waverley .. 1,671 877 Waverley and Waitotara Racing Club (the 346 361 Secretary), Waverley Webb, W., Mataimoana, Waverley .. 120 Nil Welch, J. M., Kakaramea .. .. 685 601 Willacy, J., Kohi, Waverley .. .. 330 280 Williams, W. 0., Box 180, Hawera .. 1,016 1,271 Wills, G. (c/o A. T. Wills), Cameron Street, 1,183 1,252 Hawera Wilson, H. ,T., Waitotara .. .. 674 790 Wilson, T. E., Waitotara .. .. 797 895 Wybourne, J. P., Brookdale, Railway P.O., 85 816 Whenuakura Wybourne, M. C. (Matukuroa), Whenuakura : 1,540 1,497 Wybourne, R. D. (Barham), Railway P.O., 4,355 4,176 Whenuakura Wybourne, R. D., Waverley .. .. 223 294 Wybourne, W. H. (Elslea), Railway P.O., 1,356 1,305 Whenuakura j 249,080 242,201 WAITOTARA COUNTY (In Wanganui Subdivision). Alexander, J. G., Maxwelltown .. .. 233 304 Alexander, T. and G., Maxwelltown .. 1,133 Nil Alexander, T., Maxwelltown .. .. — 3,084 Allen, E., Paparangi, Kai Iwi .. .. 1,250 922 Allen, F. D., Koriniti, Wanganui River .. 229 159 Allen, F. H., Ramahiku, Aramoho .. 1,650 1,773 Allen, N. B. (rural delivery), Box 76, 13 Nil Rapanui Allen, T. R. (c/o Public Trustee), Wanganui 40 107 Anderson Bros., Brunswick .. .. 866 776 Anderson Bros., Brunswick .. .. 440 456 Andrew, W. J., Westmere .. .. 18 Nil Barry, M., Westmere .. .. .. 350 420 Bayly, H., Westmere .. .. .. 92 103 Best, W., Woodlands, Westmere .. — 514 Billinghurst, A. R., Maxwelltown .. 704 996 Billinghurst, C. E., Maxwelltown .. 42 39 Billinghurst, C. S., Maxwelltown.. .. 877 991 Birch, H. G., Maxwelltown .. .. 1,996 2,482 Birch, William, Pakaraka, Maxwelltown .. 526 426 Bird, J. E„ Te Tuki .. .. .. 877 828 Blair and Hunter, Maxwelltown .. .. 2,400 2,378 Brewer Bros., Waitotara .. .. 1,200 1,322 Brown and Logie, Kai Iwi .. .. 754 Nil Brown, R., Westmere .. .. .. 220 212 Bristol, F., Wanganui .. .. .. 283 543 Brown, Harry, Kai Iwi.. .. .. 694 751 Brown, Mrs. M., Pukerinui, Maxwelltown .. 383 140 Brownlie, C., Kai Iwi .. .. .. 1,555 1,137 Bruce, J. C., Paparangi, Upper Kai Iwi .. 1,341 Nil Bunting, E. J., Maxwelltown .. .. 570 503 Burgess, E. B., Nukumaru .. .. 978 1,169 Burke, James, No. 3 Line, Wanganui .. 745 600 Cameron, S. L., Russell Vale, Wanganui .. 1,400 Nil Campbell, E. A. (c/o H. T. Carver, Manager), 2,351 3,500 Brunswick Campbell, E. A., Tokomaru, Brunswick .. 1,126 Nil Campbell, J. G., Brunswick .. .. 227 273 Cave and Co., Tayforth .. .. 2,630 2,680 Cave Bros., Te Korito, Aramoho.. .. 3,592 3,435 Cave, H. B., Westmere (rural delivery) .. 306 306 Cave, K. H., Brunswick .. .. 1,748 1,725 Clinton, R. J., Maxwelltown .. .. 1,219 792 Corliss Bros., Westmere.. .. .. 601 647 Cobbe, John G., " The Hill," Fielding . . 2,080 1,706 Cobbe, M., Adare, Kai Iwi .. .. 1,381 947 Collins, E. E., Maxwelltown .. .. 2,003 Nil Collins, William A., Kai Iwi .. .. 138 188 Connor, R. C. 11., Waipango Station, 11,160 8,540 Raouika Cooper, W. J., Post-office, Rapanui .. 345 463 Crawshaw and Amyes, Paparangi, Kai Iwi 1,771 Nil Cripps, L., Rapanui .. .. .. 126 345 Currie, G. M., Koatanui, Kai Iwi .. 564 1,109 Currie, T. and J., Pueroa, Brunswick .. 2,926 2,391 Darbyshire, E., Maxwell .. .. — 366 Darbyshire, H. G., Maxwelltown .. — 120 Darbyshire, L. and J., Maxwell .. .. — 70 Darbyshire, W. J., Maxwelltown .. 280 Nil Davies, J., Maxwelltown .. .. 35 23

No. of Sheop on April 30, April 30 1926. 1^27. Waitotara County—continued,. Dawes, B., Westmere .. .. .. 232 217 Downes, S. H., Matahiwi . . .. 93 78 Elliot, L., Kai Iwi .. .. .. 1,006 598 Farley Bros., Paparangi, Kai Iwi .. — 1,657 Farley Bros., Paparangi, Kai Iwi .. 11,699 10,060 Featherstone, Albert (private bag), Te Rirnu 326 495 Flower, A., Ranana .. .. .. 85 162 Gardiner, G., Kai Iwi .. .. . . 9 12 Gardiner, W. F. (private bag), Koriniti .. 668 668 Georgetti, Charles, Papaiti .. .. 305 278 Grove, H., Waitotara .. .. .. 597 812 Guscott, H., Brunswick.. .. .. 5 40 Hamilton, G. C., Hilston Farm, Paranui 760 494 Landing, Wanganui River Handley, A. H., Kai Iwi .. .. 557 737 Handley, 0. D., Nukumaru, Waitotara .. 1,736 2,229 Handley, F., Maxwelltown .. .. 2,574 2,860 Handley, George H., Rapanui .. .. 1,346 2,253 Harrison, R. C., Brunswick .. .. 2,703 2,488 Hartwell, J., Box 19, Westmere Rural, 710 782 Wanganui Hawken, C. J., Mokoia .. .. .. 390 750 Hayes, H., Nukumaru .. .. .. 907 1,068 Hedgman and Orange, Papaiti .. .. 105 Nil Hindmarsh, H. J. and G. M., Kai Iwi .. — 1,380 Hodges, James, Rapanui .. .. 95 85 Howie, J. G., Te Tuhi, Wanganui River .. 1,569 1,550 Hughes Bros., Puke Araki, Maxwelltown .. 1,765 1,935 Hume and McRae, Te Mere, Kai Iwi .. 1,760 1,925 Hunter, M., Kai Iwi .. .. .. 1,183 1,526 Hunter, Mrs. 0. M., Parkhead, Westmere .. 287 300 Huston, S. and W., Okehu, Maxwelltown .. 1,259 824 Huwyler, F. H., Kai Iwi .. .. 424 422 Jackson, D. R., Rosemount, Waverley . . 280 Nil Jackson, H. H., Brunswick .. .. 1,196 1,157 James, C., and Sons, Kai Iwi .. .. 972 1,022 James, J. A., Kai Iwi .. .. .. 1,810 1,852 Jensen, C., Brunswick .. .. .. 230 231 Johnston, I. F., Waitotara .. .. 1,952 1,391 Jones Bros., Paparangi, Kai Iwi .. .. 1,154 906 Kempthorne, H. E. (c/o W. S. Bctt, Manager), •— 1,295 Ahuiti (private bag), Te Tuki, Wanganui River Kitto, A. D., Brunswick .. .. — 1,018 Kitto Bros., Brunswick .. .. 917 Nil Knight, J. F., Rangitatau .. .. 2,428 2,136 Knudson, C. K., Kai Iwi .. .. 23 9 Laird, C. B., Westmere .. .. 80 120 Laird, Robert, Westmere .. .. 908 968 Lang, Mrs. E. C. (c/o Murray, Roberts, and ] ,820 1,926 Co.), Wanganui Lodge, H. J., Te Tuhi .. .. .. 1,307 Nil Low, W. D., Rapanui .. .. .. 68 59 Martin, Ronald, Te Tuhi, Wanganui River 1,315 1,235 Mason, J., Taunoka Landing, Wanganui 721 754 River McGregor, Gregor, Waitotara .. .. 812 1,250 McKee, William, Woodleigh, Wanganui .. 728 705 McKnight, J., Makiriri .. .. 458 559 McMinn, J., Westmere .. .. .. 132 156 McNab, Charles, Taunoka Landing, Wanga- 1,050 450 nui River MeNie, J. E., Rapanui .. .. .. 800 882 Meads, J., Westmeie .. .. .. — 9 • Mitchell, A., Westmere .. .. .. 340 Nil Monk Bros., Ranana .. .. .. 350 415 Monk, Ernest H., Ranana .. .. 1,160 1,044 Monk, G. H., and Sons, Ranana .. .. 1,820 1,428 Moore, G. F., Bushy Park, Kai Iwi .. 510 767 Moore, G. F., Kokoarua, Kai Iwi .. 1,460 1,340 Moore, G. F., Nukumaru, Kai Iwi .. 450 252 Moore, G. F., Tarapuruhi, Kai Iwi .. 2,515 2,422 Moore, H. J., Marahau, Nukumaru .. 473 Nil Moore, Mrs. K. I., Omarunui, Maxwelltown 49 52 Moore, Norman F. (private bag), Wanganui 5,770 5,734 Moore, W. G., Maxwelltown .. .. 4,006 3,718 Morrison Bros., Maxwelltown .. .. — 1,840 Morrison, D., Maxwelltown .. .. 2,100 Nil Morrison, William, Maxwelltown.. .. 1,525 1,515 Mullins, Gregory, Brunswick .. .. 161 120 Mullins, Gregory, Mangaiti, Tokomaru .. 1,536 1,593 Mullins, A. P., Maxwelltown .. .. 1,209 2,036 Murphy, E. (Executors of), Mangaporau .. 5,615 5,850 Murphy, M. R., Ngamatapouri .. .. 3,170 2,800

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1027. Waitotara County—continued. *"-13 Murray, J. M., Brunswick .. .. 12 29 National Bank of New Zealand (c/o The 1,626 JiNilj Manager), Wanganui Q N.Z. Refrigerating Company, Box 282, Wa- 412 |486 nganui O'Connor, D. R., Aramoho .. .. 35 Nili" O'Reilly, J. J., Westmere .. .. 72 141 Packwood Bros., Te Tuhi, Wanganui River 790 646 Parsons, E., Waitotara .. .. .. 1,210 1,081 Pearce, G. V., Weraroa, Kakaramea .. 1,447 1,135 Peat, William, Kauaparoa, Brunswick .. 2,790 4,130 Peat, William, Pickwick, Wanganui .. 1,320 S 685 Potts, G. G., Kai Iwi .. .. .. 2,360 Nil* Powdrell, J. W. (Raorikia Property), St. 716 John's Hill, Wanganui H Powdrell, J. W. (Ruawaihi Property), St. 1,200 1,120 John's Hill, Wanganui H Powdrell, S. (Brunswick Property), St. 305 365 John's Hill, Wanganui Powdrell, Stevenson, and Wells, Brunswick 1,258 Nil Power, D., Papaiti, Mission Line, Aramoho — 109 Punch, J. F. (c/o T. Workman), Pipiriki .. 386 Nil Punch, J. P., Raetihi .. .. .. 1,600 l s 250 Reid, James, Waipuna, Brunswick .. 1,117 1,045 Reid, M. M., .. 1,100 1,312 Reid, W. H., Marahau, Nukumaru .. 3,776 3,492 Remington, T. M., Westmere .. .. 4 H6 Richardson, A. H., Brunswick .. .. 206 193 Richardson, R., Mararau, Brunswick .. 702 80 Richardson, R., Brunswick .. .. 443 \ 556 Ross, C. K. and W. K., Paparangi .. 1,330, 1,325 Ross,|D., Bushy Park, Brunswick .. 1,510 i 3,100 Ross, D., Brunswick .. .. .. 2,600 1,350 Ross, Donald, Otakino, Brunswick .. 1,350 Nil Ross, Robert, Toi Farm, Brunswick .. 810 651 Russell, C. G., Ratahau (private bag), Nuku- 606 393 maru Russell, George S., Rapanui .. ,. 47 43 Savell, F. W., Pipiriki .. .. .. 1,763 1,003 Scott, R. F., Raorikia .. .. .. 1,020 Nil Sherriff, L. P., Westmere .. .. 25 196 Shields, A., Papaiti, Aramoho .. .. 210 255 Sim, G., Ngutuwera .. .. .. 50 40 Simson, H. I). C., Te Tuhi .. .. 997 902 Simson, W. C., Nukumaru, Waitotara .. 300 Nil Smith, Claud, Tauwhare, Brunswick .. 683 910 Smith, Claud, Wainui, Brunswick .. 610 390 Smith, William E. (rural delivery), Westmere 214 212 Stevenson and Cave (e/o Mr. A. N. Cave), — 4,345 Brunswick Stevenson, J. L., Brunswick .. .. 4,267 Nil Stevenson, M. J., Brunswick .. .. 1,057 1,125 Sutherland, N. (private bag), Waitotara .. 3,500 3,472 Taylor, H. C., Westmere .. .. 112 157 Taylor, J. J., Marua, Westmere .. .. 1,360 1,472 Taylor, R. S., Box 4, Fordell .. .. 31 Nil Tini Kiri Peina, Parikino, Wanganui River 123 Nil Train, F. and S., Waitotara .. .. — 1,711 Turner Bros., Brunswick .. .. 1,879 1,818 Ward, J. P. (private bag), Tangahoe .. 759 1,010 Watson, William, Papaiti .. .. 197 239 Webb Bros., Lansdowne, Brunswick .. 989 919 Wells, S. C., Maxwell .. .. .. — 1,593 Wells, W. S., Brunswick .. .. 450 441 White, R. 0., Maxwelltown .. .. 951 1,080 Wickham, P. L., Riversbank, Wanganui .. 417 482 Williams and Davidson (c/o River Steamer), 700 400 Wanganui Williams Bros, (private bag), Wanganui .. 2,678 3,062 Wilson Bros., Kai Iwi .. .. .. 350 600 209,835 198,019 WAIMARINO COUNTY (In Wanganui Subdivision). Aird, J., jun., Oaklands, Raetihi .. .. 579 562 Aird, L. B., Oaklands, Raetihi . . .. 267 283 Aislabie, J. L., Ruatiti .. .. .. 550 240 Allen, R., and Co., Ohakune .. .. 100 175 Anderson, F. L., Pipiriki .. .. 5,566 4,885 Anderson, G., Raetihi .. .. .. 92 91 Anderson, J. E., Box 9, Taihape .. — 205 Angus, H. J., Orautoha.. .. .. 680 575 Ani Hoori, Ranana .. . . .. 194 235

j No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1928. 1927. [•Waimaeino County—continued. Aotea Maori Land Board (o/o 6. McGregor, 7,911 9,083 Manager), Morikau Farm (private bag), UWanganui Appleyard and Prentice, Lake Road, Oha-f — 29 kune Ashmore, A., MakinoJRoad, Raetihi .. 1,595 968 Awburn Bros., Ruatiti, Raetihi .. .. 2,431 2,178 Baddeley Bros., Orautoha Road, Raetihi .. 1,812 2,100 I Ball, C. H., Box 47, Raetihi .. .. 643 621 Barrow, A., Ameka Road, Raetihi .. 276 Nil Barrow, C. A., Raetihi .. .. .. 835 650 Barrow, C. A., Pipiriki Road, Raetihi . . — 375 Barton, C. I., Raetihi (c/o R. E. Beckett).. 590 357 Bartrum, G.N., Box 5, Makirikiri, Wanganui 5,890 5,640 Bates, D., Raetihi .. .. .. 355 183 Batt, J., Ohakune .. .. .. 32 Nil Beard, S., Te Ore Ore, via Raetihi .. 900 916 Beckett, E. R., Raetihi.. .. .. 5,498 4,115 Bell, Robert A., Box 37, Raetihi .. — 235 Bell, W. D. and R. B. (private bag), Raetihi 900 2,436 Bell, W. D. and R. B. (private bag), Raetihi 1,758 Nil Bennett and Gibson, Mangapurua, ? j=Wanga- 1,320 778 nui River Bernard, L. R., Ruatiti, via Raetihi .. 827 Nil Bernard, M. J., Ruatiti, Raetihi .. .. 652 792 Berry, M. H., Horopito .. .. 378 578 Berry, Mrs. A. G., Raetihi .. .. 89 68 Berry, S. J., Raetihi .. .. .. 750 754 Bettjemann, F., Mangapurua .. .. 585 1,009 Birch, G. G. C., Middle Road, Raetihi .. 567 793 Bolstad, J. H., Ruatiti .. .. .. 270 676 Bolton, H. E., Mangapurua .. .. 618 750 Bowick, F. C. (c/o_F._R. Howie), Pukeroa, 220 220 via Hunterville Boyd, Dr. R. .1., Ponana, Ore Ore, Raetihi 1,665 1,218 Bramwell, W. F. (Executor of late), Raetihi 484 Nil Bright, F. J., Mangatiti Landing, Wanganui 657 510 River Bristol, F., Wanganui .. .. .. ] — 1 726 Brown, R., Box 32, Bull's .. .. 4,470 3,400 Brown, T. H., Mangatiti, via Raetihi . . , 703 642 Buckland, S., Mangapurua .. .. 242 150 Burns Estate (c/o Mr. Clarkaon), (private — 982 bag), Raetihi Campbell, A. M., Matahiwi (private bag), j 3,217 2,926 Wanganui River Cave and Wicksteed, Box 336, Wanganui 3,060 3,018 Chadwick, Mrs. E. E. (c/o H. S. Chadwick), — 459 (private bag), Raetihi Chadwick, H. S. (c/o W. C. Jones), (private 577 527 bag), Raetihi Chittock, J. F., Bell's Junction, Ruanui .. — 238 Ciochette, J. R., Raetihi .. .. —• 153 Clarkin, J. M. (c/o H. Madden), (private 374 Nil bag), Raetihi Cootes, P. A., Ruatiti .. .. .. 477 465 Craig, D., St. John's Hill, Wanganui .. 1,381 1,410 Craik, J., Ruatiti .. .. .. 250 530 Cresswell, R. M., Orualaikara Road, Raetihi 1,856 2,132 Croton, R., Ruatiti .. .. .. 781 408 Cullinane, David (private bag), Karioi .. 6,180 5,875 Cunningham, M. D. (c/o G. Warner), Puke- 512 Nil kaha Davey, A. E., Onuaweka, Jerusalem .. 2,531 2,339 Davey and Michel, Jerusalem .. .. 665 535 Davis, Mrs. G. M. (private bag), Raetihi .. 537 523 Duigan and Co. (c/o R. T. Scott), (private 1,135 2,446 bag), Raetihi Duigan Bros, (c/o R. Black), Te Akaka, 5,925 5,466 Karioi Duncan, C., No. 2 Line, Wanganui .. 478 446 Duncan, J. M., Ruatiti .. .. .. 525 Nil Duncan, W. McA., Karioi .. .. 13,713 .2,000 Dunmore, H. W., Middle Road, Raetihi .. — 469 Duthie, A. J., and Co., Matahiwi, via Wanga- 4,815 4,650 nui Dwyer, John, Ohakune .. .. 295 438 Edwards, G. F., Raetihi .. .. 1,069 1,000 Elder, P. A., Rakautangi, Raetihi .. 1,402 728 Fetzer, Mrs. Annie, Kopurutuku, Ohakune 1,023 696 Fissenden, R., Pipipi Road, Raetihi .. 305 186 Forsyth, Mrs. J. F., Ore Ore, via Raetihi .. 4,061 3,840 Foster, D. L., Ohakune .. .. .. 41 51 Fulton, W., Kakatahi .. .. .. 2,500 2,620

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30 1926. 1927. Waimarino County—continued. Gardner, L., Ruatiti .. .. .. 2,396 1,390 Geraghty, M., Raetihi .. .. .. 219 82 Gibson, E. F., Box 2, Raetihi .. .. 2,530 Nil Gibson, R. L., 2 Selwyn Street, Wanganui 3,368 3,407 Goddard Bros., Raetihi .. .. 70 Nil Goldfinch, G. J., jun., Ohakune .. .. 1,925 2,436 Gould, Mrs. V. K. (e/o Messrs. Fullerton, 1,527 1,301 Smith, Marton) Gregg, C. W., Ruatiti .. .. .. 2,121 1,998 Griee, B. W., jun., Upper Retaruke, Kaitieke 270 394 Gripp, H. M., Raetihi .. .. .. 558 644 Hadley, R. H., Murumuru .. .. 200 485 Hall, Edwin, Hunterville .. .. — 2,600 Hammer, F., Wade's Landing, Wanganui 380 405 River Hancock, F. E., Mangatiti .. .. 679 650 Handley, J., juu., Mangaeturoa, Raetihi .. 838 733 Hansen, M. M., B., and F., Raetihi .. 9 Nil Harris, A. B. and H. H., Marua, Ruatiti .. 1,944 1,958 Harris, A. B., Okakurea, Raetihi .. 841 1,319 Harris Bros., Karioi .. .. .. 1,007 1,009 Harris Bros. (Barry's Farm), Raetihi .. 200 247 Harris Bros. (Ellery's Farm), Raetihi .. 88 137 Harris, H. H. and A. B., Taonui, Rae- 2,473 1,910 tihi Hellawell, C. H., Mangapurua .. .. 524 558 Hill and Patterson (c/o M. F. Hill), Ohakune 193 319 Holt, R., and Sons, Box 95, Hastings .. 768 1,139 Hoori Hami, Ranana .. .. .. 204 278 Hopkinson, Mrs. L.. Raetihi .. .. 1,249 1,192 Horn, C. P., Ohakune . . .. .. 18 37 Houghton, C. G., Raetihi .. .. 2,291 2,035 Hunter, J. R., Ore Ore .. .. .. 1,838 2,205 Hynes, B., Ruatiti .. .. .. 826 738 Jackson, F. R., and Co., Raetihi .. .. 597 503 Jamieson, James, Mangaeturoa .. .. 1,135 1,144 Jefeoate, C. F. R., Murumuru, Raetihi .. 1,580 Nil Jenkins, H., Raetihi .. .. .. 126 33 Jensen, A. W., Ruatiti, Raetihi .. .. 1,718 2,432 Johnston and Son, Pipiriki . . .. 1,263 1,650 Johnston, Edward, Murumuru .. .. 347 35 Johnstone and Wise, Mangatiti Landing, 456 152 Wanganui River Jones, W. (private bag), Raetihi .. 700 Nil Lacy, J. S., Te Rata, Wanganui River .. 3,690 2,660 Lance and Co., Raetihi .. .. .. 924 916 Leitch, Moorhead, Raetihi .. .. 691 428 Lisette and Burrell (e/o J. Lisette), 28 Sar- 1,038 Nil geant Street, Wanganui Littlewood, H. W., Parapara, Raetihi .. —■ 270 Lovenfosse, H., Raetihi.. .. .. 935 832 Low, J. B., Mangatiti Landing, Wanganui 651 847 River Lynch Bros., Raetihi .. .. .. 1,788 1,525 Lynch, C. D., Raetihi .. .. .. 644 583 Lynch, Norman, Raetihi .. .. 466 Nil Macey and Bristol (c/o Mr. Macey, Dalgety 2,019 Nil and Co.), Wanganui Macphail, D. C., Raetihi .. .. 1,977 1,370 Madden, H., Raetihi .. .. .. 1,060 j Nil Maddison, A., Middle Road, Raetihi .. 275 194 Malpas Bros., Mangoihe .. .. 1,156 Nil Manson, H. J., Raetihi .. .. .. 2,152 2,346 Mason, I). (Estate of), (c/o W. Coleman), 6,280 6,199 Kakatahi McArthur, Thomas, Raetihi .. .. 1,166 1,078 McAulifte, T. J., Pukekaha, Raetihi .. 290 480 McCoubrie Bros., Box 31, Raetihi .. 1,523 1,419 McDonald, H. (private bag), Mangapurua, 602 562 via Pipiriki McDonald, J. S., Karioi .. .. 800 1,800 McDonnell, P. and J., Rangiwaea, Karioi.. 6,636 7,060 McDougall, R., Ohakune .. .. 345 299 McGregor, D. S. (J. Winks, Manager), Rae- 4,565 4,354 tihi Mclndoe, A., Ruatiti, Raetihi .. .. 3,133 2,775 McLean, D. D., Ore Ore, Raetihi.. .. 3,865 3,625 McLean, J. R., Ore Ore, Raetihi .. .. 1,800 1,000 McLean, T. E., Oruakukura .. .. 1,300 1,245 McNie, F., Glenalpine, Orautoha.. .. 1,525 1,656 McNie, Frank, Orautoha .. .. 942 978 McNie, W., Raetihi .. .. .. 1,321 1,329 Merson, Walter, Ohakune .. .. 172 202 1 Meyer, August, Orautoha, Raetihi .. 1,200 1,174 1

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Waimarino County—continued. Milbank, A., Murumuru .. .. 835 568 Miles, K. M. (Estate of), and Te Kowhai 3,684 2,939 Development Company (Limited), (c/o F. W. Savell), Pipiriki Millar, R. G., Ohakune .. .. .. 780 813 Mitchinson Bros, and Bolt, Raetihi .. 1,833 1,548 Morgan, S. J., Pipiriki .. .. .. 1,825 1,300 Morton, Joseph A., Waituhe, Ohakune .. 363 458 Mosen Estate (o/o F. McNie), Orautoha .. 587 528 Mosen, Mrs. E. M., Motiti Road, Raetihi .. 232 322 Mowat Bros., Mangapurua .. .. 661 1,357 Murray and Gibbons (private bag), Raetihi 3,532 3,409 Murray, Mrs. G. A. (c/o P. C. Murray), 100 Nil (private bag), Raetihi Neal, J. R., Raetihi .. .. .. 192 173 Nicol, P., Rangataua .. .. .. 644 701 O'Cavenagh, P. W., Ruatiti .. .. 1,100 1,020 O'Connor, J., Orautoha, Raetihi .. .. 407 235 Oliver, J. A., Tohanga Road, Ohakune .. 49 Nil O'Neill, A. P., Ore Ore .. .. .. 698 767 O'Neill Bros. (T. M. Barnott, Manager), 6,163 5,778 Ruatiti O'Neill, Patrick, Murumuru .. .. 1,984 2,052 O'Neill, T., and Sons, Kakatahi .. .. 14,100 14,108 Pearce and Pearce, Ore Ore, Raetihi .. 6,776 5,991 Pearson, R., Ohakune .. .. .. 1,540 1,904. Pepper and Nicholson, Wanganui .. 600 306 Perham, Larsen, and Co., Rangataua .. 4,707 3,919 Perrett and Bradley, Raetihi, Oruaku- 1,420 1,609 kura Pike, H. R., Raetihi .. .. .. 2,440 2,642 Powell, C. Guy, The Farm, Karioi .. 1,654 Nil Powell, Mrs. C. G., Karioi .. .. 920 1,367 Price, G. H., Pukekaha, Raetihi .. . . 507 527 Proude, P., Pakihi .. .. .. — 320 Punch, F., Raetihi .. .. .. 386 328 Punch, Frank, Rangataua .. .. 223 584 Punch, J. F., Raetihi .. .. .. 600 1,307 Quin, J., Ruatiti .. .. .. 262 305 Randle, O., Rangataua .. .. .. 1,013 Nil Read, A. H., Ohakune .. .. .. 183 242 Remus, W., Rangataua.. .. .. — 4 Richardson, C., Ohakune .. .. •— 53 Risk Company (Limited), Raetihi .. 1,883 2,071 Russell and Gray, Whakahoro, Wanganui 400 Nil River Sands, A. E., Hoihinga, Raetihi .. .. 24 20 Scarrow, A. J., Raetihi .. .. 200 60 Scarrow, C. D., Konini, Raetihi .. .. 681 1,024 Scarrow, C. D., Orautoha, Raetihi .. 395 310 Scarrow, C. D. (Middle Road Farm), Raetihi 156 185 Scarrow, N. D., Rangataua .. .. 505 490 Scott, James (Estate of late), Raetihi .. 234 250 Scott, William (Estate of), Putiki .. 7,354 7,270 Seth-Smith and Stephenson, Ohakune .. 1,390 1,042 Seth-Smith, W., Ohakune .. .. 275 63 Sinnett, M. J., Karioi .. .. .. 2,545 Nil Sladden, M. B. and P. J., Martondell, 970 984 Marton Sladden, M. B. and P. J., Karamea, Marton 235 800 Smith, R. W., Ohakune .. .. — 431 Smith, W. J. L. (c/o McNie. Bros.), Orau- 424 ! 540 toha ' Solly, A. O., Waipapa, Raetihi .. .. 661 1 612 Solly, C. B„ Ruatiti .. .. .. 1,372 1,255 Sommerville, E. L., Raetihi .. .. 306 262 Stafford, F., Ruatiti .. .. .. 668 430 Stephens, Walter, Karioi .. .. 2,223 1,088 Storey, A. E., Ruatiti, via Raetihi .. 1,011 921 Strachan Bros., Karioi .. .. .. 1,016 1,020 Stuckey, E. E. (private bag), Raetihi .. 630 703 Tamahina Paamu, Ranana .. .. 5 4 Tansey, Mrs. F. M. M., Murumuru .. 528 479 Tapeka Turehu, Mrs. Ada (c/o F. McNie), 474 214 Orautoha, Raetihi Teoti Peretini, Karioi .. .. .. 335 175 Te Reimana Tuatini, Raetihi .. .. 144 Nil Thompson Bros., Ruatiti .. .. 1,065 453 Titi Tihu, Houseboat, via Taumarunui .. 300 350 Todd, F., Pukekaha, Raetihi .. .. 748 992 Tucker, Frederick, Pipiriki .. .. 1,050 612 Turnbull, J., Raetihi .. .. .. 787 792 Voelkerling; A. W., Orautoha, Raetihi .. 830 788 Voelkerling, E. A., Orautoha, Raetihi .. 508 815

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i No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30 1926. 1927. Waimarino County—continued. Waldegrave, L. A., Raetihi .. .. 700 Nil ] Waldegrave, W. E., Raetihi .. .. 1,175 1,027 Wallace, R., Kakatahi .. .. .. 1,490 1,600 Walsh, J. 8., Mangapurua, Wanganui .. 150 Nil ] Ward, T. S„ Raetihi .. .. .. 350 588 ] Warner, G. W. I)., Orautoha, Raetihi .. 600 Nil ] Warner, W. C., Pukekaha, Raetihi .. 100 19 ] Webster, K., Ruatiti, Raetihi .. .. 1,240 865 j Weir, A., Valley Road, Horopito.. .. 164 205 West, G., Ruatiti .. .. .. 608 589 White, G. H„ Karioi .. .. .. 94 100 Wilkie, Adam, Ore Ore, via Raetihi .. 6,068 5,941 Wilkie, J., Raetihi .. .. .. 1,218 1,315 Williams and West, Murumuru .. .. 897 589 Wilson, R. C., Oruakukura, Raetihi .. 1,910 2,140 Wise, Ralph F., Raetihi .. .. —- 350 Wright, H. A. (c/o F. C. O'Neil), Parapara 2,053 2,215 Road, Raetihi Wylds, A. E., Ruatiti .. .. .. 718 640 324,910 290,696 WANGANUI COUNTY (In Wanganui Subdivision). Addenbrooke, Mrs. A. M., Mangamahu .. 2,723 2,584 Allen, Mrs. E. M., Makirikiri .. .. 2,577 1,511 Allen, Mrs. E. M., Makirikiri .. .. •—■ 847 Allison, James, Wanganui .. .. 569 669 Anderson, A. G., Mount Rowan, Kukuta 995 1,092 (private bag), Wanganui Anderson, J. A., Box 9, Taihape .. 1,763 794 Ani te Kooro, Mrs., Ranana .. .. 712 756 Atkinson, H. J., Mangamahu .. .. 1,916 Nil Baddeley Bros., Kakatahi .. .. 5,900 6,830 Bailey, A. C„ Fordell .. . . .. 360 598 Bailey, D. R., Fordell . . .. .. 453 478 Baker, H. P., Mangamahu .. .. — 2,995 Bamber, J. A. (Estate of), Otaranoho, Jeru- 1,770 2,470 salem Banks, James R., Taihape .. .. 285 348 Bartrum, G. N., Makirikiri .. .. 583 554 Bartrum, O. B., Upokongaro .. .. 776 856 Bason, William G., Makirikiri Valley .. 733 567 Bason, William J., Makirikiri .. .. 637 594 Bayne, W. J., Bell's Junction, Ruanui .. 1,204 1,182 Behrent, A. F., No. 2 Line, Wanganui .. 326 306 Bell, M., jun., and Mrs. Jessie R. Bell, Bell's 1,001 631 Junction, Mataroa Bland, F., Okoia .. .. .. 570 541 Blyth, D. L., Harakeke, Wanganui .. 2,661 2,547 Blyth, J. V., No. 1 Line, Wanganui .. 921 924 Bremner, William, Mataroa .. .. 5,683 6,320 Broderick, W. E., Makirikiri .. .. 1,261 1,160 Brown, J. H., Kauangaroa .. .. — 15 Bruce, Miss I. D., No. 2 Line, Wanganui .. 494 738 Brunskill, Mrs. E. E., Hihitahi .. .. 900 470 Burgess, A. S. (private bag), Wanganui .. 1,546 1,996 Burnett, A. H., No. 2 Line, Wanganui .. 637 552 Burnett, Benjamin Ward, Box 6, Fordell .. 1,944 2,149 Burrell, H. and P., Te Waka, Makirikiri .. 3,304 3,115 Caddy and Williams, Makirikiri .. .. 1,310 1,083 Caines, W. H., Piko Piko, Makirikiri .. 62 20 Caird, A., No. 2 Line, Wanganui .. -— 204 Caird, John, No. 3 Line, Okoia .. .. — 918 Cameron, Allan, Marangai, Wanganui .. 2,432 3,427 Campbell, E. A., Wiritoa, Wanganui .. 601 690 Campbell, George, Dowen Glen, Mangamahu 1,281 1,335 Campbell, Norman A. (Estate of), Koriniti 2,113 2,397 Casey and Woodhouse, Taihape .. .. 940 802 Chamberlain, R. A., Fordell .. .. 582 396 Christie, R., Box 15, Fordell .. .. 251 64 Clark Bros., Cherry Bank, Okoia. . .. 112 67 Cleaver, C., Mataroa .. .. .. 977 1,031 Coe, G., Okoia.. .. .. .. 81 50 Collins Bros., The Shades, Mangamahu .. 21,503 21,425 Collins, John (Estate of), (c/o Public 2,013 2,575 Trustee), Taihape Craig, W., jun., Pukekiwi, Kakatahi .. 7,820 7,650 Cranstone, E. M., Riverton, Fordell .. 3,744 3,954 Cripps Bros., Upokopoito .. .. 4,110 3,827 Crowley, John, and Sons (private bag), 1,243 1,082 Kukutu, Makirikiri Dalgety, A. E., Makirikiri .. .. 757 784 Dickinson, E. J., Fordell .. .. — 42

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30 1926. 1927. Wanganui County—continued. Dillon, W. C., Karioi .. .. .. 670 681 Duncan, C., The Gums, No. 2 Line, Wanga- 554 576 nui Farley Bros., Makirikiri .. .. 5,730 4,800 Fernie Bros., Churchill, Makirikiri .. 354 243 Fernie Bros., Makirikiri .. .. 10,970 788 Fernie Bros., Otamoa, Makirikiri .. 11,839 10,348 Fernie, C. N. (e/o W. D. Fernie), Pukeroa, 776 1,090 Hunterville Ford, W. R., Kaiwhaiki, Makirikiri .. 2,127 2,110 Fowler, F. G., Whiritoa, Wanganui .. 567 770 Frederick, F. G., Makirikiri .. .. 892 789 Garmonsway, F., Rangiwaea, Mataroa .. 1,695 1,747 Gibson, W., Mangamahu .. .. 94 78 Ginders, G. E., Raketapauma, Taihape .. 485 544 Glasgow, James, Headlands Farm, Fordell 662 413 Glenn Bros., Kakatahi .. .. .. 9,130 8,293 Glenn Bros., Box 392, Wanganui.. .. j 1,186 1,398 Goodrick, George D., Taihape .. .. 1,218 671 Gray, John, Longacre, Okoia .. .. j 1,090 1,126 Gray, W. P., Okoia .. .. .. | 735 857 Greaves, F. P., Karioi .. .. .. j 731 802 Greaves, G., Karioi .. .. .. [ 692 606 Hamilton Bros., Makirikiri .. .. 8,900 7,600 Hammond, H. V. (Estate of), (c/o Dalgety 10,141 10,879 and Company), Wanganui Harper, G. C. B. (Estate of), (c/o W. W. Tay- 3,795 3,517 lor), (private bag), Tauangatutu, Wanganui Hawken, O. J., 23 Mile Peg, Parapara Road, 1,582 2,521 Kakatahi Hearn and Co., Pungataua, Karioi .. 10,120 10,756 Herlihy, D. D., Hazelgrove, Okoia .. 527 650 Heron, James, Longacre, Okoia .. .. 2,074 2,022 Higgie, C., Denlair, Fordell .. .. — 395 Higgie, D., Fordell .. .. .. 350 513 Higgie, James, Kaukatea, Okoia .. .. 2,833 2,589 Higgie, L., Okoia .. .. .. 414 463 Higgie, Mrs. E., Fordell .. .. 140 Nil Hillas, G., Fordell .. .. .. 612 612 Hine, Thomas, Ngamatea, Mangamahu, Wa- 3,144 3,222 nganui Hirst, J. W., Okoia, Wanganui .. .. 562 576 Hirst, M. B., Okoia .. .. .. 578 637 Hogg, James, Okoia .. .. .. 1,063 1,125 Hogg, W. J. and J. H., Okoia .. .. 1,375 1,393 Horrocks Bros., Makirikiri .. .. 62 152 Howie, T. W., No. 2 Line, Wanganui .. 686 687 Huges, H., Mars Hill, No. 2 Line, Wanganui 346 278 Hunter, A. T., Mangamahu Mail-service, 2,544 2,590 Wanganui Hunter, James, Oeta, Fordell .. .. 1,593 1,510 James, L. H., Makirikiri .. .. 2,360 2,145 Jones, Charles, and Mrs. Mary (c/o John 750 Nil Jones), Wanganui Jones, F., Makirikiri Valley .. .. 298 391 Jones, F. H., Waikupa, Okoia .. .. 813 970 Jones, George R., Waikupa, Okoia .. 877 870 Jones, J. M., Makirikiri .. .. 824 790 Kay, L. V., St. John's Hill, Wanganui .. 2,770 1,922 Kellick Bros., Mangamahu .. .. 15,050 1.3,882 Kempthorne, H. E., Matahiwi, Wanganui 1,650 1,633 River Kennedy, J., and Sons, Otumauma, Karioi 12,597 13,905 Lewis, H. G., Wanganui .. .. 796 687 Lilburn, R. S., Mangamahu .. .. 6,795 6,750 Lisette and Burrell, Parakino .. .. 3,227 Nil Lisette, J. J., and Co., Parahino.. .. — 3,700 Lock, W. H. F., Okoia .. .. . . 56 103 Loveridge, F. G., Whiritoa, No. 1 Line, 467 520 Wanganui Lysaght, B. C., Hawera .. .. — 1,430 Mackintosh, A. D., Blink Bonnie, Okoia .. 884 926 Mackintosh, A. D., and Son, Wangaehu .. 401 627 Mackintosh and Phillips, Kakatahi .. 2,890 4,580 Mackintosh and Phillips, Kakatahi .. 4,038 2,870 Mackintosh, D., Blythwood, No. 1 Line, Wa- 2,149 2,313 nganui Macnab, A., Kukuta, Wanganui .. .. 600 515 Martin, J., Wanganui East .. .. 240 150 McCann, P. J., Mataroa, Ruanui.. .. 512 600 McDonald, Mrs. J., Glenalladale, Mangamahu 3,742 4,122 McGrail, G., Longacre Valley, Okoia .. 450 630 McGrail, W., Longacre Valley, Okoia .. 489 407 McGregor, D., No. 2 Line, Wanganui .. 924 940

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Wanganui County—continued. McGregor, D., Okoia .. .. .. 155 150 McKnight, James, Makirikiri .. .. 458 408 MeLann, P. J., and Sons, Mataroa, Ruanui 409 418 McLeod, A. N., Dunvegan, Okoia .. 956 995 MeLeod, Gregor, Okoia .. .. 1,220 1,065 McNaught, L. J., Whakaihuwaka .. 488 510 Melville, A. P., Fordell .. .. .. 2,111 1,903 Melville, C. J., Fordell .. .. .. 1,841 1,776 Mitchell, T., Ngatiri, Fordell .. .. 6,627 6,980 Moflatt, F., Box 100, Wanganui .. .. 369 391 Montgomerie, R. A., Taukoro (private bag), 3,093 3,419 Wanganui Morgan, William E., Newtonless, No. 1 Line, 3,770 4,870 Wanganui Moyle, G. B., Makirikiri Valley .. .. 296 323 Murchison, D., Rapanui .. .. 15 20 Nash, Henry M., No. 1 Line, Wanganui .. 270 299 Neilson, R., Wanganui East .. .. 978 899 Neilson, W. (Estate of), Mount Lion, Okoia 4,550 4,735 O'Brien, M. W., Mataroa .. .. 766 Nil O'Halloran Bros., Makirikiri .. .. 1,271 2,573 O'Halloran Bros., Pukanui, Makirikiri .. 2,633 1,032 Old, Richard, Okoia .. .. 1,234 1,043 O'Leary, Jeremiah, jun., Kaimatere Road, 228 279 Wanganui East O'Neill Bros., Makirikiri .. .. 12,300 9,000 O'Neill Bros., No. 1 Line, Wanganui .. 3,059 2,772 Para Ratana, Parakino, Wanganui River .. 154 150 Park, William, Mangamahu .. .. 749 720 Park, William, Pine Creek, Mangamahu .. 1,376 1,250 Paterson, J., No. 2 Line, Wanganui .. 388 502 Patterson, J. C., Gordon Park, Wanganui 556 650 East Peacock, H., Alva, Mataroa .. .. 785 743 Peacock, H., Mataroa .. .. .. 205 205 Peni Tuka, Koriniti .. . . .. 179 202 Peni, W., Koriniti .. .. .. 40 104 Pennefather, O. B., Fordell .. .. 73 37 Pepper, G. V., Ruanui .. .. .. 818 814 Phillips, George, No. 2 Line, Wanganui .. 2,035 2,430 Poison, W. J., Manurewa, Fordell .. 5,904 14,160 Powell, Geo., Karioi .. .. .. 1,250 784 Pratt, C. E. and A. G., Okoia .. .. 1,373 1,438 Pritchard, F., Marangai .. .. 75 20 Ramwell, J. B. (c/o Post-office), Okoia .. 1,163 1,334 Rhodes Bros., Karioi .. .. .. 1,135 1,262 Rice, A. W., Brandon, Okoia .. .. 1,279 1,068 Robinson, A., and Son, Kakatahi .. 8,992 9,384 Ross, A. H., Karioi .. .. .. 2,218 4,182 Ross, D., Makirikiri, Rapanui .. .. 1,600 1,800 Ruscoe, H. A., Marybank, Wanganui .. 945 Nil Russell and Birch, Mangamahu .. .. 10,599 11,027 Ryan, E. H., Ruanui, via Mataroa .. 873 816 Scott, William, sen., Putiki, Wanganui .. 3,129 3,024 Senior and Bennett, Victoria Avenue, Wa- 52 30 nganui Sim, A. D., Union Line, Wanganui .. 262 242 Skevington, S. R., Box 12, Fordell .. 1,163 963 Sommerville, A. R., Fairview, Okoia .. 1,520 1,487 Speed, H. M., Monavale, Makirikiri .. 3,780 4,030 Spicer Bros., Parihauhau .. .. 1,725 1,924 Spooner, S., Raketapauma .. .. 314 537 Steedman, H. H., Ngaurukehu, Mataroa .. 4,431 4,514 Stewart Bros., and Piercy, Fordell .. 3,035 3,482 Strachan and Patterson, Sky Line, Wa- 2,168 1,915 nganui East Strachan, P. D., Okoia .. .. .. 835 802 Strachan, S., Okoia .. .. .. 727 825 Strachan, William, Mataroa .. .. 1,749 Nil Sutherland, D., Fordell .. .. 65 81 Sutherland, E. R., Fordell .. .. — 1,396 Sutherland, K., Fordell .. .. 866 680 Sutherland, N., Lamb Hill, Fordell .. 2,375 2,578 Thompson, J. G., Longacre Road, Okoia .. 274 274 Thwaites, T., Fordell .. .. .. — 326 Tiaka Waitokia, Koriniti .. .. 42 Nil Tod, R. J., Pukeroa, Hunterville .. 1,524 1,588 Todd, James A., Knollmere, Makirikiri .. 631 605 Todd, James A., Makirikiri .. .. 2,135 2,282 Towgood, S. Z., No. 1 Line, Wanganui .. 523 687 Tyer Bros., Mangamahu .. .. 6,939 6,808 Vaughan, E. P. C., Culworth, Makirikiri .. 758 622 Vaughan, E. P. C., Te Ara To Waka, Makiri- 2,541 2,452 kiri Walley, A. E., Okahu, Mataroa .. .. 1,290 1,228

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Wanganui County'—continued. Watson, F., Parihauhau .. .. 690 431 Watt, James P., Aberfeldy, Box 122, Wa- 5,168 4,774 nganui Wearing, W., No. 2 Line, Wanganui .. 256 316 Wells, G. C., Fordell .. .. .. 1,634 1,289 Wells, Mrs. M. A., Makirikiri .. • .. 1,914 2,215 West, K. M., Okoia .. .. .. 50 Nil Whiteman, E. H., Kakatahi, Wanganui .. 5,657 5,760 Wickham, P. L., " Kiwi," Riversbank, — 256 Wanganui Wickham, P. L., "Puke Ahe,'' Riverbank, 266 162 Wanganui East Williams, J. C., Matarawa .. .. 416 450 Williams, T. YV., and Son, Motukawa, Mata- 3,663 3,592 roa Wilson, Charles W., Siberia, Hunterville .. 9,520 10,775 Woon Bros., Makirikiri .. .. 1,776 1,651 Wright, H. J., 163 No. 3 Line, Wanganui .. 85 81 Wyley Bros., Riverly, Fordell .. .. 2,649 2,750 Young, A. (Estate of), Waipapa Station, 4,025 4,155 Mataroa 445,906 447,788 RANGITIKEI COUNTY (In Wanganui Subdivision). Abel, James McH., Hunterville .. .. 211 220 Addis, Daniel, Taihape .. .. .. 1,955 2,216 Adkins, E H., Hunterville .. .. 609 778 Adlam, A., Bennet's Siding, Taihape .. 112 114 Aldworth, W. H., Silverhope .. .. 21 4 Allen, William, Glencairn, Turakina Valley 404 Nil Amon, A. W., Bull's .. .. .. 1,790 1,993 Anderson, Carl V., Mangaweka .. .. 5,070 3,992 Anderson, David, Parawanui, Bull's .. 220 240 Anderson, G. E., Taihape .. .. 1,660 1,165 Anderson, John A., Box 9, Taihape .. 1,763 794 Anderson, J. B. (Te Kawhia Estate), Tai- 638 Nil hape Anderson, J. B., Box 3, Taihape.. .. 459 Nil Anderson, Miss M. (o/o Mrs. A. S. Anderson), — 1,522 Mangaweka Arkwright, H. F., Overton, Marton .. 555 1,100 Armit, J. N., Hunterville .. .. 760 931 Arnott, E., Potaka Estate, Utiku .. 509 503 Ash, Henry Charles, Mataroa .. .. 1,120 1,014 Atkins, B. N. Mangahoe Road, Hunterville 1,078 1,108 Bailey, W. L., Kawhatau, Mangaweka .. 361 362 Baldwin, C. C., Wangaehu .. .. 2,731 2,946 Baldwin, Francis, Turakina .. .. 270 325 Baldwin, G. B., Marton.. .. .. 539 180 Baldwin, R. M., Turakina .. .. 2,394 2,493 Bamford, F., Mangaweka .. .. 312 311 Banks, James R., Taihape .. .. 582 571 Bartlett, A. N., Te Toki, Silverhope .. 701 641 Bartlett, Alfred, Silverhope .. .. 538 472 Bartlett, B., Mangaonoho .. .. 342 446 Bartlett, T. T., Marton . . .. .. — 560 Bartlett, T. T., Marton .. .. 1,039 1,048 Bartosh, J., Raukura, Taihape .. .. 2,337 2,890 Batley, A. 0. P., Pukekaka, Moawhango .. 3,138 2,586 Batley, G. W., Moawhango .. .. 4,775 4,620 Batley, G. W., Ngatarau, Moawhango .. 4,800 5,241 Batley, R. T. (Estate of), Moawhango .. 10,600 12,540 Batt, E. C., Homebush, Mataroa.. .. 4,700 5,000 Bayly, G. F., Turakina .. .. 1,096 1,274 Beard, D. (Trustee of), Kauangaroa .. 2,677 3,962 Belk, H. A., Colenso, Ohutu .. .. 2,667 2,285 Belk, H. A., Ohutu .. .. .. 2,737 2,775 Bell, Mrs. Jean, Mataroa .. .. 1,742 1,832 Bell, W. (private bag), Bells' Junction, 1,782 1,813 Mataroa Bellis, J., Taihape .. .. .. 284 325 Bellis, J. H., Taihape .. .. .. 579 433 Bennett, H. D., Taihape .. .. 12,224 7,203 Bennett, M., Mataroa .. .. .. 291 70 Bergen, O. A., Marton .. .. .. 601 370 Berrett, C. T., Mangaonoho .. .. 146 152 Beuck, A. and F. C., Utiku .. .. 221 189 Beuck, P. F. W., Pukeokahu, Taihape .. 1,286 1,356 Bicknell, A. W., Taihape .. .. 268 291 Bignell, A. N. F.. Ruatangata, Wangaehu.. 1,987 2,044 Birch, W. J. (Estate of), Thorsby, Marton 847 1,243 Bishop, A. L., Marton .. .. .. 50 40 Bishop, Edward, Taihape .. .. ' 274 Nil

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WEST COAST SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Rangitikei County—continued. Black, Alexander, Spring Creek, Marton .. 496 420 Blackmore and Duncan, Ruanui Station, 7,829 9,272 Mataroa Blanchard, A. W., Glyneath, Bull's .. ; 1,050 1,188 Bland, A., Utiku .. . . .. 439 457 Boneham, M. A., Marton .. .. 947 Nil Bonnor and Munro, Mangaweka .. .. 2,589 2,772 Boon, D. E., Mataroa .. .. .. 1,006 963 Bowen, John W., Marton .. .. 1,736 1,170 Bowler, John, Mataroa .. .. .. 694 754 Bowman, W. J., Fern Flats, Marton .. 475 128 Boyd, Arthur, Tunahanga,Box 307, Hastings | 600 600 Boys, John, Mangaweka .. .. j 1,413 1,322 Bradley, Mrs. M. K., Taihape .. .. 864 727 Brady, Thomas, Mataroa .. .. 514 386 Bramley, G. N., Kawhatau Valley, Manga- 1,253 1,150 weka Brice, J., Fern Flats, Marton .. .. 2,395 I 4,290 Briee, J., Rose Bank, Marton .. .. 4,539 2,316 Brioe, John, Marton .. .. .. 3,462 [ 3,170 Brightwell, H., Pukepapa Road, Bull's .. 276 j 255 Britton, W. L., Kotukuraeroa (private bag), — j 1,480 Taihape Broderick, Richard, Mataroa .. .. 375 380 Bromley, James, Bull's .. .. 11 3 Brookie, F. C.,Borderside, Parawanui, Bull's 294 243 Brooky Bros., Mataroa .. .. .. 666 j 966 Broome, D., Papakai Road, Taihape .. 409 486 Broome, D. L., Papakai Road, Taihape .. 914 908 Brough, W., Taoroa, via Taihape .. 1,798 1,755 Broughton, C. M., Bull's .. .. — 56 Brown, Miss A. B., P.O. Box 23, Taihape.. — 2,962 Brown Bros., Marton .. .. .. 1,322 Nil Brown, G. H. (Trustees of the Estate of), 1,733 1,598 Taoroa Brown, Robert, Bull's .. .. .. 341 ! 80 Bruce and Treadwell, Mataroa .. .. 3,326 3,471 Buckley, J., Taihape .. .. .. 368 379 Bull, James, jun., Hunterville .. .. 5,350 5,965 Bull, L. K. G., Hunterville .. .. 2,134 2,365 Burgess, P. W., Hunterville .. .. 473 Nil Burgess, R. G., Bonny Glen, Marton .. — 694 Burridge, S. V., Mounganui, Moawhango .. 4,415 5,583 Butement, F. J., Hunterville .. .. 1,222 1,060 Cameron, IX, Onga Road, Hunterville .. 549 581 Cameron, H. J., Glenmore, Turakina .. 5,680 5,099 Cameron, Thomas, Hunterville .. .. 696 j 682 Campion, James, Okirae, Fordell .. 19,537 I 17,080 Carton, N. M., Bull's . . .. ... — I 276 Carson, Thomas, Box 36, Bull's .. .. 729 ; 912 Carson, W. D., Bull's .. .. .. 1,020 Nil Carson, W. I)., Bull's .. .. .. 755 564 Carter, R. G., Mangaweka .. .. 336 376 Cartier, S., Taihape . . .. .. 646 i 517 Casey, Patrick (private bag), Taihape .. 830 938 Cash, F. H., Kaweka Road, Taihape .. 768 767 Chambers and McLean (Mangaohane Es- 17,454 18,022 tate), Taihape Chisholm, C. J., Hunterville .. .. 399 439 Chisholm, J. H., Ongo Road, Hunterville .. 1,254 i Nil Chisholm, T., Earlston, Hunterville .. 591 852 Clarke, G. C., Mangaweka .. . . — 997 Cleaver, R., Box 99, Taihape .. .. | 2,646 2,660 Cockburn, Robert, Stanway, Halcombe .. 329 344 Cockburn, William, Arapata, Marton .. 208 1,573 Cockburn, William, Marton .. .. 978 230 Cockburn, William, Porewa, Marton .. 774 298 Coleman, A. G., Poukiore, Hunterville .. 1,014 1,051 Coleman, A. S., Marton .. .. 2,071 2,594 Coleman, A. W., Hunterville .. .. 121 71 Coleman, J., Raumai Grange, Bull's .. 755 Nil Coleman, L. W. and E. V., Bull's .. — 40 Coleman, M., Hunterville .. .. 627 629 Coleman, Mrs. J. A., Poukiore, Hunterville 123 74 Coleman, R. C., Marton .. .. 314 233 Coleman, R. T., Fern Flats, Marton .. 523 711 Coleman, W. C., Hunterville .. .. 270 271 Collier, Henry, Maungaraupi, Marton .. 2,587 2,277 Collier, H., Waltarua, St. John's Hill, Wa- 22,948 22,205 nganui Collier, J. M. B., Rangiwahia, Mataroa .. 4,510 6,106 Collins, I). N., Taoroa .. .. .. 1,144 1,081 Collins, F. L., Lowlands, Taihape .. 84 155 Collins, J. E. A., Kowhai Glen, Taihape .. 653 735

No. of Sheep on April 30,1 April 30, 1926. | 1927. Ranqitikei County —continued. Collins, J. E. A., " Iorangi," Taoroa . . 613 633 Connors, W. B., Wangaehu .. .. 43 42 Coogan, William, Mataroa .. .. 1,166 1,06!) Cooper, J., Taihape .. .. .. 1,270 772 Cornfoot, James, Greatfort .. .. 1,188 1,443 Corrigan, M., Raukura, Taihape .. . . 32 Nil Corrigan, Michael, Taihape .. .. 446 270 Cottrell, F. R., Moawhango .. .. 2,100 2,170 Crabb, D. J., Marton .. .. .. 400 590 Crabb, L. J., Marton .. .. .. 477 480 Craig, James, Wangaehu .. .. 2,344 2,501 Craig, John, Turakina .. .. .. — 784 Crawford, Alexander, Marton .. .. 618 764 Crawford, W. J., Hunterville .. .. 763 Nil Crystall, G. B., Moawhango .. .. 1,025 1,753 Cummings, J., Taoroa, Taihape .. .. 256 294 Dalgety, C. F., Mangaweka .. .. 2,324 2,541 Dalrymple, J. H., Mangaweka .. .. 852 782 Dalrymple, K. W. and R. O. Parawanui, 3,579 3,909 Bull's Dalziell, K. G., Blair Athol, Mangaonoho .. 1,376 1,157 Dalziell, L. D., Hunterville .. .. 1,820 1,798 Dalziell, R. G., Blair Athol, Hunterville .. 1,128 859 Davidson, W. A., Mangaweka .. .. 843 841 Davies, T. S., Mataroa .. .. . . 306 400 Davis, R. G., Koeke .. .. .. 730 825 Dawbin, R. C., Fern Flats, Marton .. j 344 334 Death, A. G., Marton .. .. .. 146 179 Deighton and Purnell, Marton J unction .. j 1,393 1,346 Devane, James, Tirirau Kawa, via Mataroa 1,165 1,165 Dexter, H., Fern Flats, Marton .. 461 595 Dick and Welsh, Heaton Park, Marton . . — 515 Dick, W. S. R., Wellington Road, Marton.. — 11 Dickinson, F., Ridge Road, Mangaweka .. ! — 279 Dillon, L., Taihape .. .. .. 457 549 District Agent, Public Trust .. .. i 2,719 4,991 Dixon, W. and M. J., Papanui Station, 12,000 11,966 Mataroa Dobson, A. C., P.O. Box 9, Taihape .. 37 39 Donaldson, L., Utiku .. .. .. 60 50 Donovan, H., Taoroa .. . . .. 710 810 Doole Bros., Pukeokahu, Taihape .. — 695 Doole, John, jnn., Pukeokahu, Taihape .. 1,791 1,500 Doole, William, Napuna, Pukeokahu, Taihape 110 409 Doughty, P. A., Bull's .. .. .. —- 224 Doughty, W. A., Spring Hill, Bull's .. 258 438 Doughty, W. A., Spring Hill, Bull's .. 271 308 Dudding, J. B. S., Greystoke, Marton .. 2,500 2,570 Duffy, S., Turakina .. .. .. 500 463 Duncan and Tilley, Maowhango .. .. 2,552 2,648 Duncan, Ensor, and Robson, Moawhango 9,314 10,522 Duncan, J. H. T., " Hiwera," Taihape .. 1,676 1,873 Duncan, J. T., " Hiwera," Taihape .. 1,432 1,386 Duncan, K. M., Otairi, Hunterville .. j 1,925 2,164 Duncan, T. A., Otairi, Hunterville .. 26,500 19,600 Durrant, G., Taoroa .. .. I 3,117 2,919 Ellis Bros., Killeymoon, Bull's .. .. 1,091 1,206 Ellis, F. J., "Surrey Farm," Bull's .. 692 712 Ellison, James, Utiku . . . . .. 812 789 Emmerson, W. H., Marton .. .. 1 800 300 Ennis Bros., Hunterville .. .. 1,220 Nil Ennis, J. A., Hunterville .. .'. — 617 Ennis, W. J., Hunterville .. .. — 617 Fannin, A. R., Hiwi, Taihape .. .. 1,905 2,440 Farr, A., Utiku .. .. .. 305 286 Farr, F., Marton .. .. .. 387 387 Ferguson, W. (o/o Meldrum, McLean, and; 2,000 2,346 Davis), Hunterville Fernie, Miss C. E., Pukeroa .. .. 1,057 1,010 Fernie, W. D., Pukeroa .. .. 6,528 8,914 Findlay, W. M. C. (c/o Mr. W. Brough), 338 566 Taoroa, via Taihape Fitzherbert, B. C., Taoroa .. .. 1,544 1,613 Floyd, Mrs. A., Taihape .. .. 856 1,506 Follett, D. F., Crofton, Marton .. .. 50 30 Franke, Wilhelm, Turakina .. .. 974 923 Frederick, H. E., Hunie Street, Marton .. 408 330 Friedricli, A. J., Marton .. .. 290 318 Friedrich, D. G., and C. A., Marton .. 1,415 1,150 Friedrich, G., Brooklyn, Marton . . .. 880 741 Fullerton-Smith, A. W. (Estate of), Hautawa, 1,171 1,523 Hunterville Fullerton-Smith, A. W. (Estate of), Thry- 78 Nil bergh, Marton

11.—28b.

WEST COAST SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Ranqitikei County —continued. Fullerton-Smith, F. A., Holtby, Marton .. 3,995 3,457 Fullerton-Smith, K. S., Taoroa .. .. 1,402 1,699 Furber, P., Mangaweka.. .. .. 60 106 Gahan, James, and Son, Hunterville .. 1,416 320 Gaisford, E. C. (c/o F. King, Manager), Bull's 1,518 1,000 Galloway, David, Mangaweka .. . . 1,490 Nil Galpin, D. S., Marton .. .. .. 439 375 Galpin, E. R., College Reserve, Marton .. 2,452 2,060 Galpin, E. R., Maungatirotiro, Marton .. 1,541 1,191 Galpin, E. R., Raumai Farm, Marton .. 200 11 Galpin, E. R. (Woodlands Property), Marton 3,480 3,587 Galpin, G. A., Marton .. .. .. 3,432 3,432 Galpin, M. W. H., Marton .. .. 2,897 3,070 Galpin, M., Taihape .. .. .. 620 640 Gardner and Sons, Tarangarere .. .. 2,515 1,932 Gardner, R., Mangaweka .. .. 725 716 Gibbons, S. J., Marton .. .. .. 774 1,017 Gibbs, C. O. Box 58, Taihape .. .. 1,317 1,260 Gibbs, I). L., Box 17, Utiku .. .. 359 306 Gibbs, R. J., Box 23, Utiku .. .. 2,514 3, 111 Gilbert Bros., Pukeokahu, Taihape .. 3,532 3,130 Gill, Alfred, Ohutu .. .. .. 55 6 Ginders, G. E., Raketapauma, Taihape .. 485 544 Ginders, William (Estate of), Raketapauma, 216 Nil Taihape Glasgow, Alexander, Turakina .. ' .. 857 922 Glasgow, N. G., Turakina .. .. 943 1,032 Glasgow, R., Ashley, Marton .. .. 1,067 857 Glasgow, R. J., Turakina .. .. 434 331 Glenn, J. A. and W., Mangaweka .. 3,072 3,308 Goodall, A. J., Turakina South .. .. 965 801 Goodwin, R., Mangaonoho .. .. 404 280 Gordon, D. G., Taoroa, Taihape .. .. 3,754 4,396 Gordon, E. B., Pukeokahu .. .. 2,585 3,185 Gordon, E. B., Mangaweka .. .. 7,440 1,140 Gorringe, Frank H., Mangaweka .. 5,01.1 4,940 Gorringe, M. H. E. (Estate of), (e/o F. H. R. —- 7,130 Gorringe), Queen Street, Levin Govenlock, A., Gleneairn, Marton .. 1,162 949 Gower, C. H., Marton .. .. .. 1,309 1,380 Graham, M., Mangaweka .. .. 825 651 Grant, John, Turakina .. .. .. 1,721 1,629 Gray, Mrs. Kataraina, Hihitahi .. .. 408 356 Gray, R. J. K., Bull's .. .. .. 1,655 1,761 Green, A. A., Hunterville .. .. 4,741 4,836 Green, John, Te Miro, Mangaweka .. 1,111 1,140 Green, L. and W., Rata .. .. 4 80 Green, T. H., Bull's .. .. .. 117 300 Griffen, A. H., Marton .. .. .. 642 ; 667 Griffen, Mrs. E., Clark's, Marton .. 418 525 Griffen, Mrs. E., Grange Hill, Marton .. 811 996 Guddop, E., South Makirikiri, Marton .. — 815 Guthrie, Mrs. R., Mataroa, Box 2 .. 436 426 Hadder, A. K., Tiriraukawa .. .. 1,410 1,150 Hall, Edwin, Hunterville .. .. 4,475 3,510 Hal!, Edwin, Pohonui, Hunterville .. 3,036 3,040 Hammond, P. D. K., Utiku .. .. 836 842 Hammond, J. P. C., Ohingaiti .. .. 576 391 Hammond, K. Mclv., Hunterville .. 3,066 3,075 Hammond, Lloyd, Rata .. .. 4,197 4,620 Hammond, M. H. R., Utiku .. .. 885 764 Hammond, S. R., Silverhope .. .. 1,710 1,862 Hammond, S. R., Leedstown, Silverhope .. 748 736 Harre, A., Cloverdale, Rata .. .. 8 Nil Harris Bros., Marton .. .. .. 490 511 Harris, H. H., Pukeroa, Hunterville .. 1,510 1,973 Harris, .James A., Turakina .. .. 1,622 2,208 Harris, R. W. (Raumai Road Farm), Marton 928 Nil Harris, R. W. (Tiriraukawa Farm), Marton 565 443 Harris, R. W. (Bunning's Farm), Marton .. 1,061 1,220 Harrison, A., Mangaweka .. .. 551 587 Hartley, Ruha, Hunterville .. . . — 12 Harvey, George, Rata .. .. .. 415 582 Harvey, W. J. M., Marton .. .. 396 418 Hatrick, R. S., Wanganui .. .. — 2,379 Healy, F., Mangaweka .. .. .. 1,411 1,610 Heatley, C. B., Moawhango .. .. 2,143 2,143 Helem, P. D„ Ohutu .. .. . . 725 758 Henderson, D., 39b Wioksteed Street, 428 501 ] Wanganui ] Henderson, J., Marton .. .. .. 1,313 1,100 ] Henry, Hugh, Utiku .. .. .. 200 240 ] Hibbard, L. A., Utiku .. .. .. 576 591 ] Hibbard, L. A., Utiku ., .. ,, 819 563 ]

No. of Sheep on .April 80, April 30, 1926. 1927. Ranoitikei County—continued. Hill, W. J., Greystoke, Tutaenui, Marton . . — 70 Hintz, F. J. (Hammond's), Box 65, Taihape 1,400 1,500 Hintz, F. J. (Huia), Box 65, Taihape .. 4,256 3,060 Hintz, F. .1. (Martin's Property), P.O. Box — 1,000 65, Taihape Hintz, F. J. (Pukeokahu), Box 65, Taihape 4,350 2,500 Hiroti and Rider, Wangaehu .. .. 775 Nil Hogg, R. F., Hunterville .. .. 1,266 1,219 Holloway, H. J., jun., Hunterville .. — 20 Holt, Edmund, Pukeroa, Hunterville .. 584 795 Homes, William, Paraewanui, Bull's .. 821 82 Honeyman, Alexander, Marton .. .. 988 997 Hopkins, G., Manawatu Heads, Foxton .. 2,169 2,173 Howard, A. P., Westoe, Greatford . . 3,453 5,055 Howie, F. R., Wharenui, Koeke .. .. 3,078 2,825 Howie, William (Estate of), Hunterville .. 30 21 Huirua, —, Box A2a, Mataroa .. .. — 189 Hurley, J. E., Pohonui .. .. .. 4,470 6,203 Illston, Arthur, Silverhope .. .. 250 250 Illston, B., Silverhope .. .. .. 737 847 Illston, C. H. and L., Temaiti, Silverhope 376 415 Illston, F. W., Mataroa Farm, Silverhope 530 540 Illston, W. A., Silverhope .. .. 410 494 Ingle, D. and W. H., Marton .. .. 49 Nil Ireland, R., Hunterville .. .. 520 478 Jacobsen, N. R. and J. A., Taihape .. 526 746 James, Thomas, Hunterville . . .. 792 642 Jefferson, Isaac. Upper Tutaenui, Marton 940 1,680 Jenkins, Mrs. M., Marton .. .. 820 898 Jensen, H., Matapouri, Taihape .. .. 1,875 2,275 Jewell, C. W„ Waverley .. .. — 373 Johnson, A., York Farm, Marton .. 331 162 Johnston, H. P., Bonny Glen, Marton .. 345 110 Johnston, James, Graiglea, Upper Tutaenui, 670 447 Marton Jones, J., Raumai Road, Bull's .. .. — 179 Jurgens, F. C., Ohutu, Taihape .. .. 938 929 Jurgens, H. W. F., Winiata .. .. 594 744 Jurgens, T. C., Ohotu, Taihape .. . . — 509 Jurgens, W., Taihape .. .. 321 432 Kearins, P., Ruru Road, Taihape .. 376 419 Kelly, F. R„ Utiku .. .. .. 1,068 914 Kelsey, R. T., " Warleigh," Marton .. — 592 Kilminister, Albert, Hunterville .. .. 2,045 2,151 Kinloch, A. D., Bonny Glen, Marton .. — 45 Klatt, A. J., Hunterville .. .. 213 467 Knox, Allan F., South Makirikiri, Marton 16 150 Kumeroa, Kingi, Winiata, Taihape . . — 300 Laidley, Mrs. S. E., Raukura, Taihape .. 147 230 Laird, C. R., Hunterville .. .. 979 1,030 Lambert, A., Hunterville .. .. — 701 Lambert Bros., Araroa, Hunterville .. 1,440 Nil Lambert Bros., Braemore, Hunterville .. X, 145 Nil Lambert Bros., Watershed Road.. .. 805 ! Nil Lambert, John, Hunterville .. .. 723 | 706 Lambert, Leslie, Watershed Road, Hunter- — | 1,490 ville Lambert, N. M., Braemore, Hunterville .. — [ 976 Lampp, A. H., Allington, Marton .. 214 254 Lampp, A. H., Ridge Farm, Marton .. 724 i 551 Lampp, G. J. L., Marton .. .. 1,196 j 1,915 Lampp, H. V., Marton .. .. .. 610 517 Langdon, G. A. M., Bull's .. .. 24 40 Law, John, Taoroa .. .. . . 650 J 684 Leary, Charles, Pohonui .. .. 648 611 Leonard, J. J., Timahanga (c/o T. Snelling), — 545 Kuripapango (private bag), Hastings Lethbridge and Marshall, Turakina .. 1,501 1,739 Lethbridge, B. P., Ann Bank, Turakina .. 19 37 Lethbridge, H. Y„ Turakina .. .. 1,739 1,857 Liddieoat, W., Mangaweka .. .. 240 194 Lilburn, J. D., Pukeroa, Hunterville .. 9,528 8,261 Livingston, Alex., Whareroa, Hunterville .. 2,785 3,479 Livingston, A. R., jun., Hunterville .. 1,629 1,469 Livingstone, D. S., Rangiwaea, Mataroa .. 620 761 Look, F. W., Otairi, Hunterville .. 1,433 1,524 Loughnan Bros., Utiku .. .. — 10 Lourie, Duncan, Turakina .. .. 2,089 2,040 Lourie, James, Marton .. ... .. 1,005 1,055 Lourie, Mrs. E., Mataroa, Silverhope .. 996 1,220 Lourie, Mrs. E., Silverhope .. .. 426 371 Lourie, S. D., Wentworth, Hunterville .. 2,186 2,260 Lovelock, G. R., Onepuhi, Marton .. 329 300 Loveridge, Fred. (Estate of), Pohonui .. I 3,630 3,535

H. -238.

WEST COAST SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. o( Sheep on April 80, April 30, 1926. 1927. Ranoitikei County—continued. Lowrie, J. D., Silverhope .. .. 1,786 2,086 Lowry, T. H. and A. H. W. (c/o Ralph — 11,830 Lowry, Manager), Moawhango, via Taihape Loye, A. P., Mangaweka .. .. 296 Nil Loye Bros., Manui, Mangaweka .. .. 1,458 1,500 Lyndon, Mrs. Catherine, Taihape .. 651 905 Lyons, J. J., Hunterville .. .. 532 Nil Maonab, A., Shakespeare Road, Wanganui — 1,550 Mahoney, John, Taihape .. .. — 75 Mair, J. C., Lee's Line, Feilding .. .. 2,090 2,130 Managh, S. M. (rural delivery), Feilding .. 932 917 Managh, W. G., Bull's .. .. ..1,522 816 Mann, T., Raukura, Taihape .. .. 258 400 Marsh, R. J., Ohingaiti .. .. 197 294 Marshall, A. H., Rata .. .. .. 6,214 5,795 Marshall and Fitzherbert, Rangitane, Manga- 2,231 2,260 weka Marshall, G. L., Greenbank, Marton .. 1,301 1,201 Marshall, George L., Hessett, Marton .. 2,208 2,482 Marshall, H. H., Motukowhai, Marton .. 1,109 1,147 Marshall, H. H., Paratawa, Marton .. 690 653 Marshall, Mrs. and Miss, Greenbank, Marton 1,955 3,455 Marshall, W. S., Rata .. .. ..1,099 Nil Marshall, R. W., Rata .. .. .. — 1,800 Marumaru, Mrs. Maiangi, Turakina .. 1,275 Nil Masters, C. J., Hunterville .. .. 790 808 Matthews, G., Kauangaroa .. .. 15 27 McAlley Bros., Pukeroa, Hunterville .. 148 139 McAlley, S. R., Hunterville .. .. 1,088 1,252 McBeath, R., Taihape .. .. .. — 659 McBeth, W., and Kerr, R. D., Marton .. 1,432 1,445 MeBeth, W., Marton .. .. .. 591 1,228 McCarthy, C. P. and T. J., Tiriraukawa, 712 932 McCarthy, J. and T., Mataroa .. .. 710 837 McCarthy, T. J., Mataroa .. . . — 535 McCartin, John, Utiku .. .. .. 1,556 1,625 McCartin, Patrick (Estate of), Utiku .. 1,450 1,452 McClure, G. L., Hawkestone Street, Welling- 787 779 ton McColl, A., jun., Taoroa .. .. 1,530 1,490 McColl, Mrs. Elizabeth and James, Taihape 695 1,028 McDermott', C. L. L., Bull's .. .. 817 926 McDermott (Trustees), Box 35, Bull's .. 774 978 McDonald, Alexander, Mangaweka .. 806 825 McDonald, Alexander, Silverhope .. 350 508 McDonald, Alexander, Turakina . . 147 260 McDonald, Alex., Parks, Silverhope .. 657 308 McDonald, T., Silverhope .. .. j 128 83 McDonald, James (Taurimu Property), Box J 2,148 2,587 174, Wanganui McDonald, R. J. (c/o Mr. D. McLean), Mar- | 578 338 ton McDonnell, J., Poukiore, Hunterville .. 310 267 McEwan, J. C. and H. N., Hunterville .. 2,082 1,743 McFarlane, David, Wanganui .. .. 2,383 2,434 McGovern, Mrs. M., Watershed Road, 796 700 Hunterville McGregor, Evan, Mangara, Turakina .. 2,233 1,998 McGuinn, D„ Koeke .. .. .. 1,570 1,555 McGuinn, T., Taihape .. .. .. 1,012 1,014 McGuinnis, A. H., Taihape .. .. 108 50 McHardy, James, Ruanui, Mataroa . . 1,860 1,569 Mclntyre and Knight, Ohingaiti .. 2,031 1,871 Mclntyre, C., Ohingaiti .. .. 555 275 McJorrow, John, Fern Flats, Marton .. 506 456 McKay, David, Mataroa .. .. 3,300 3,540 McKay, Mrs. J., Mataroa .. .. 404 335 McKinnon, Charles, Mangaweka .. .. 2,375 306 McLachlan, C., Hunterville .. .. — 290 McLachlan, D. G., Turakina .. .. 2,061 1,881 McLean, A. H., Bird Grove, Hunterville .. 3,587 3,925 McLean, D., Spring Grove, Marton .. 3,044 2,315 McLean, D., Spring Grove, Marton .. — 426 McLean, Francis, Makirikiri, Marton .. 1,110 1,000 McLean, L., Tenamo, West Road, Hunter- 2,585 2,886 ville McLeay, A., Turakina .. .. .. j 858 1,016 McLeay, D., Turakina .. .. .. 1,080 1,080 McLeay, John, jun., Turakina .. .. 1,636 1,641 McLeay, John, Mangahoe, Turakina .. | 1,150 800 McLeay, John, Pokowharo, Turakina .. 1,875 2,228 McLennan, W. and D. J., Taihape .. 1,242 1,238 McNeill, Mrs. N. E. (c/o Mr. R. McNeill), — 370 Mangaweka

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1027. Rangitikei County—continued. McNeill, R., Mangaweka .. .. 1,255 1,290 McPherson, Alexander, Turakina .. 2,010 2,057 McSkimming Bros., Bull's .. .. 749 875 1 Mead, Mrs (e/o Mr. Keat), Box 7, Bull's .. 897 1,572 ! Meads, H. H. and R., Rata .. .. 921 1,127 j Meads, H. J., Hunterville .. .. 889 936 I Meldrum, A., Hunterville .. .. 65 17 I Melrose, William, Ruahine Road, Mangaweka 311 315 I Meyer, A. H., Marton .. .. .. 879 958 I Miekleson, Frederick, Xiriraukawa, Mataroa 3,850 3,968 I Midford, John R., Marton .. .. 222 227 Milne, John, Pukepapa Road, Marton .. 2,402 2,220 Missen, D. and A., Taihape .. .. 765 j 746 Mitchell, A. A., Kairanga .. .. 1,220 | Nil Moon, J. G., Hunterville .. .. 866 j 916 Moore Bros., Pukeokahu, Taihape .. — j 2,015 Moore, R. J., Box 27, Marton .. .. 606 : 378 Morgan, J. I., Bonny Glen, Marton .. — 374 Morris, A., Utiku .. .. .. 360 500 Morris, R. T., Marton .. .. .. — 31 Morrison, A., Sudbury, Marton .. .. 794 i 1,037 Morrison, H. S. C., Marton .. .. 1,153 j 1,996 Morrison, Matthew (private bag), Taihape 12,512 | 5,737 Morrison, S. W., Fern Flats, Marton .. 1,196 1,304 Morrison, W. and O. B., Cliff Line, Marton 162 321 Morton, Mrs. G. I., Silverhope .. .. 538 568 Morton, W. K., Silverhope, Marton .. 403 422 Moyle, A. and P. (e/o F. Healey), Mangaweka 1,058 ; 946 Muir, T. W. (Omeo), Mataroa .. .. 8,070 j 6,911 Mulvay, A. P., Turangarere .. .. 282 j 205 Munro, P., Utiku .. .. .. 406 432 Murdoch, A. R., "Lynemore," Makirikiri, — 372 Marton Murphy, J. R., Mataroa .. .. 766 766 Murphy, P., Ohutu .. .. .. 394 412 Murray, Roberts, and Co., Wellington (Fern 1,349 Nil Flats Property) Nation, A. M. and H. A., Pukeroa, Hunter- 826 1,250 ville New Zealand Sheepowners (Acknowledgment 5,825 5,600 of Debt to British Seamen Fund), Flockhouse, Parawanui, Bull's Newman, Edward, Marton .. .. 156 80 Newman, L. O., Marton .. .. 278 149 Newton, M. J., and Sons, Mataroa .. 2,874 2,435 Ngamatia Station Syndicate (Ruddenklau 9,773 11,156 Bros.), Taihape Nicols, Campbell, Turakina .. .. | 3,579 3,680 Nicols, J., Utiku .. .. .. I 350 320 Nitschke, F. R., Henderson's Line, Marton — 532 Nitschke, G. B., Marton .. .. 6 55 Nitschke, H. A., Bonny Glen, Marton .. 424 527 Nitschke, H. G., Bonny Glen, Marton .. 1,133 1,031 Nitschke, L. G., Cliff Road, Marton .. 201 1,490 Nitschke, R. H., Bonny Glen, Marton .. 165 448 O'Brien, J., Taihape .. .. .. 833 744 O'Callaghan, H. (Taheke), Taihape .. 1,580 1,664 O'Callaghan, J. P., Mangaweka .. .. 854 857 O'Callaghan, L. F., Tiriraukawa .. .. 834 305 O'Callaghan, L. O. (Gibbs), Tiriraukawa .. 985 630 O'Callaghan, Mrs. C., Taihape .. .. 586 521 O'Dea, M., Taihape .. .. .. 433 407 O'Hanlon, C., 7 Pipi Street, Taihape .. 953 751 0'K.eefe, Patrick, Utiku .. .. 1,360 1,526 Old, Robert, Taihape .. .. .. 822 880 Oldfield, R. H., Marton .. .. 1,404 1,040 Oldfield, Walter, Marton .. .. 1,850 13 Oldham, J. G., Taihape.. .. .. 1,500 Nil Oliver, G. G., Box 9, Mangaweka .. — 1,330 Oliver, G. G., Upper Tutaenui, Marton .. 2,014 666 Olliver and Spoone, Taihape .. .. 1,254 1,282 O'Neill, T. J. and P. A., Turakina .. 3,452 4,383 Openshaw, E., Marton .. .. .. 800 944 O'Reilly, P., Mataroa .. .. .. 375 375 Ormond, J., Taihape .. .. .. 1,499 2,473 Otupae Limited, Otupae Station, Taihape 16,585 18,291 Overton, A. K., Pukeokahu .. .. 5,446 5,874 Pairman, J. W., Mangaweka .. .. 55 55 Parkes, F. C., Mangaonolio .. .. 244 234 Parkes, W. B., Hunterville .. .. 168 163 Paramore, P. M., Utiku .. .. 1,025 972 Parsons, S., Mataroa .. .. .. 1,588 2,154 Pataka, P. E., Hunterville .. .. 360 723 Paterson, J. D., Porewa .. .. 87 180 Pedersen, P., Rangiwaea, Mataroa .. 1,265 1,216

H.—23b

WEST COAST SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

10— H. 238.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Rangitikei County—continued. Peed, E. L., and Son, Mataroa .. . . 2,743 2,815 Pepeni Ruka, Mataroa .. .. .. 456 256 Perry, D. R., Turakina .. . . 35 59 Phillips, A., Crofton .. .. .. 402 906 Pickford, J., Rata .. .. . . 60 100 Playle, H. C., jun., Turakina .. .. 933 1,018 Pohaka, Utanga Winiata, Utiku .. 455 523 Poppe, A., Marton .. .. .. 1,118 1,585 Poppe, A. O., Marton .. .. .. 878 1,466 Poppe, C. J., Marton .. .. .. 520 500 Powell, F. H., Nunbourne, Mangaonoho .. 1,151 620 Powell, T. U. L., Huntervillo .. .. 1,101 1,201 Prime, James, .Taihape .. .. .. 1,090 1,362 Prime, William, Ohutu .. .. .. 735 649 Pryce, E. 0., Rata .. .. .. 1,994 2,107 Pryce, Mrs. Kakarika, Rata .. .. 2,214 2,507 Purvis, T. J., Ruru Road, Taihape .. 80 Nil Quillinan, M. P., Mangaonoho .. .. 156 177 Ramsay, D., Te Kahua, Mangaweka .. — 969 Rangi Waitere, Turakina .. .. 18 Nil Rangitikei Racing Club, Bull's .. .. 124 223 Rayner, A. E., Utiku" .. ... .. 1,320 1,326 Reid, George E., Opaea, Taihape .. 1,352 1,100 Reid, M. H., Leedstown, Marton .. 1,431 1,841 Reilly, J., Kawhatau Valley, Mangaweka .. 204 200 Revell, T. C., Hunterville .. .. 2,075 2,570 Reynolds, A. J., Bryoes Line, Martin .. — 717 Reynolds, C. H., Pukeroa, Hunterville .. 675 616 Rhodes Bros, Taylor's, Rata .. .. 1,603 1,324 Richards, H. L., Bull's .. .. .. 1,388 125 Rchards, L. M., Bull's .. .. .. 818 870 Richards, M. A., Raynor, Bull's .. .. 222 240 Riddiford, D. G., Mokai Station, Taoroa .. 4,330 4,336 Robson, John, Porewa, Marton .. .. 178 171 Rogers, F., Pohonui .. .. .. 1,912 1,851 Ross, J., Hunterville .. .. .. — 649 Ruscoe, H. A., Marybank, Wanganui .. -— 561 Ruskell, J. C. F., Jervois Street, Pahiatua •— 655 Russell, A. E. (Estate of), Te Kapu, Ohingaiti 9,435 10,110 Russell, J. H., Box 222, Wanganui .. 2,058 2,190 Russell, J. H., Taoroa, Taihape .. .. 1,506 1,609 Ryder, R. B., Marton .. .. .. 265 339 Sohultze Bros., Marton .. .. .. 2,600 2,160 Schwarz, F. G., Bonny Glen, Marton .. 5 138 Scott, D., Taihape .. .. .. 2,488 2,887 Scott-Maundrell, C., Rata .. .. 1 6 Shackleton, F., Hunterville .. .. 785 867 Shepherd, H. S., Moawhango, via Taihape.. 479 511 Sherrifl, L. A. P., Taoroa, Taihape .. 1,657 1,722 Siddle, Reuben, Mataroa .. .. 1,604 .1,499 Siggs, P. R., Taihape .. .. .. 362 226 Signal, J. H., Porewa, Marton .. .. 47 75 Simpson, A. G., Glenmorven, Hunterville 1,615 1,194 Simpson, A. G. McK., Hunterville .. 1,655 1,751 Simpson, Douglas, Ongo, Hunterville .. 1,253 1,375 Simpson, Duncan, Heaton Park, Marton .. 1,371 1,378 Simpson, Duncan, Heaton Park, Marton .. 366 711 Simpson, J., Kaweka Road, Taihape .. 616 Nil Simpson, J. G., Marton .. .. 1,863 1,668 Simpson, Joseph, Kaweka Road, Taihape.. 616 349 Simpson, Mrs. C., Onga Road, Hunterville 60 68 Simpson, Walter, Bonny Glen, Marton .. 2,061 1,648 Simpson, W. E., Closeburn, Marton .. 1,652 2,242 Simpson, W. J., Heaton Park, Marton .. 3,035 3,170 Sisson, F., Turakina .. .. .. 140 103 Sisson, Frederick, Turakina .. .. 524 461 Small, D. F., Marton .. .. .. 567 526 Small, D. F. (Maungahoe Property), Marton 1,158 1,019 Smith Bros., Queen Street, Marton .. 4,550 4,651 Smith, F., Marton .. .. .. 919 1,130 Smith, H. W., Norwood, Marton .. 1,424 1,990 Smith, H. W., Norwood, Marton.. .. 2,640 2,635 Smith, J. W. H., Utiku .. . . 1,160 1,183 Smith, L. B., Box 54, Taihape .. .. 1,224 1,562 Smith, R. W. (private bag), Ohakune .. 2,980 2,934 Smith, V. (Avvatiu), Taoroa, Taihape .. 1,487 1,728 Smith, V. (Lone Hand), Taoroa, Taihape .. 1,597 1,440 Smithfield, T. H., Taoroa Road, Taihape .. 556 570 Snellgrove, A., Flowerdale, Tutaenui, Mai ton 72 37 Soler, F. J., Mount Curl, Marton .. 5,650 5,636 Spooner, N. P., Hihitahi .. .. — 640 Spooner, S., Raketapauma .. .. 314 537 Stantiall, H. and H., Greatford .. .. 1,118 1,079 Stent, Charles, jun., Ohingaiti .. .. 43 58 Stephenson, John, Mangaonoho .. .. 211 Nil | ' 1

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 3(1, 1920. 1927. Rangitikei County—continued. Stephenson, M. J. Daisy, Mangaonoho .. — 194 Stevens, H., and Co., Bull's .. .. 45 11 Stevens, K., Fern Flats, Marton .. .. 1,300 1,188 Stewart, Hugh, Tyrone, Marton .. .. 2,022 2,048 Stewart, N. P., Maungaraupi, Marton .. 1.821 Nil Still, W., Hunterville .. .. .. 1,026 971 Stodart, John, Ngawaka, Taihape .. 1,019 1,036 Stodart, Mrs. Jane, Ngawaka, Taihape .. 295 10 Strachan, William, Mataroa .. .. 1,749 1,633 Strombom, W., Marton .. .. 427 Stuart, A., Marton .. .. .. 3,885 4,065 Studholme, J. F., Hihitahi .. .. 8,379 8,078 Sutherland, A. N., Okirae, Fordell .. 4,919 5,660 Sutherland, N., Badenoch, Fordell .. 4,350 4,477 Swainson, G. E., Box 6, Rata .. .. 328 404 Swainson, G. E., Koraenui, Box 6, Rata .. 2,405 2,199 Symes, A. E., Waverley .. .. 1,334 1,446 Tabor, R. J., Mangaonoho .. .. 10 Nil Taverner, L. M., Greatford .. .. 29 29 Te Kawhia Estate (e/o Arthur Welsh, — 722 Manager), Taihape Valley, Taihape Terry, G. R., Ohutu .. .. .. 101 116 The Otiwhiti Station Company, Hunterville 12,645 11,165 Thomasen, James, B., Taoroa Road, Taihape 898 806 Thompson, Alfred, Bonny Glen, Marton .. 620 Nil Thompson, D., Mangaweka .. .. 383 420 Thompson, R. S., Taoroa, Taihape .. — 1,001 Thorns, A., Marton .. .. .. 1,474 1,492 Thorns, Edwin, Riverdale, Marton .. 3,843 3,854 Thorby, C. H., Bull's .. .. .. 462 497 Thorpe, J. P., Mataroa .. .. .. 1,021 771 Timbs, S. S., Taihape .. .. .. 85 14 Tod, R. J., Pukeroa, Hunterville .. 2,300 2,292 Toms, G. G., Mangaweka .. .. 910 802 Torrey, Joseph, Raumai Road, Bull's .. — 475 Totman, R. B., Potaka, Utiku .. .. 4,558 5,492 Toulmin, V. F., Kaipahore, Hunterville .. 789 830 Transon, G. M., Ohutu .. .. .. 444 441 Transom, J., Ohutu .. .. .. 1,126 1,250 Travis, C. H., Kawhatau .. .. 208 223 Trieker, W. (Estate of), (c/o J. Tricker), Bull's 988 1,017 Trotter, R. H., Santoft, Marton .. .. 8,630 6,583 Tuhe, R. C., Hihitahi .. .. .. 1,275 1,260 Turner, R. W., Marton .. .. .. 1,057 1,313 Twist, H., Marton .. .. .. 2,230 35 Verry, T. H., Cliff Road, Marton.. .. 508 Nil Wade, W. E., Turakina.. .. .. 400 408 Wade, W. E., and Son, Turakina .. 1,630 1,533 Waiteru, Henry, Turakina .. .. 18 Nil Wall and Co., Raukura, Taihape .. 3,541 3,660 Wall, Dr., and Anderson, Dr., Parewanui, — 27 Bull's Ward, F., Mataroa .. .. .. 195 148 Warren, H. P., Upper Tutaenui, Marton .. 58 46 Wasson, A., Heaton Park, Marton .. 950 505 Watson, Dr. F. J., Bull's .. .. 25 32 Way, P. W., Utiku .. .. .. 828 724 Webb, J. A., 9 Ellis Road, Taihape .. 90 21 Webb, Joseph, Taihape .. .. 2,065 3,134 Webb, Joseph, Taihape .. .. 2,542 1,686 Weekes, Owen, Tiriraukawa, Mataroa .. 348 437 Weekes, Owen, Tiriraukawa, Mataroa .. 306 j 331 Weston, D., Vinegar Hill, Hunterville .. 1,669 I 1,779 Weston, L., Mangaweka .. .. 1,266 1,318 Weston, L. E., Ohakea, Ohingaiti .. 987 1,154 Weston, P., Vinegar Hill, Hunterville .. 1,160 1,150 Whale, H., Marton .. .. 1,007 907 Whale, Henry T., Marton .. .. 2,700 3,334 Whale, L. A., and L. E., Marton .. 616 674 Wheeler, A. L., Hunterville .. .. 2,564 623 Whenuaroa, J. C., c/o J. Stead, Pukeokahu, 3,210 4,010 Taihape White, George, Bonny Glen, Marton .. 620 Nil Whitehead and Welsh, Heaton Park, Marton 459 Nil Whittington, T. W., Marton .. .. 1,108 1,512 Whittle, James, " Oruamatua," Moawhango 3,260 3,650 Wicks, Edwin G'., Bull's .. .. 437 223 Wicks, H. N. and F. L., Bull's .. .. 40 80 Wilhelm, George, Marton .. .. 2 20 Wilhelm, H. C. B. (c/o — Cobham), Broad- 177 351 way, Marton Wilkes, Arthur, Mataroa .. .. 226 214 Wilkie, David (Estate of), (c/o R. J. Allen), 1,270 : 1,256 Taoroa Road, Taihape Wilkie, J. C., Ohingaiti .. .. 2,063 1,843

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Ranqitikei County—continued. Wilkie, R., Taihape .. .. .. 43 47 Williams, T. W., P.O. Box 7, Mataroa .. 3,663 3,592 Willis, D. J„ Greatford .. .. 528 560 Willis, T. R., Glenloohie, Greatford .. 2,493 2,568 Willis, T. R., Woodendean, Greatford .. 1,154 1,114 Wilson, D. W., Parewanui, Bull's .. 1,019 1,224 Wilson, G. H., Bull's .. .. .. 517 443 Wilson, Horace, Marton .. .. 2,305 2,661 Wilson, James, Pukepapa, Marton .. 357 358 Wilson, L. D., Hunterville .. .. 338 360 Wilson, V. S. M., Hunterville .. .. 1,062 855 Wilson, William, Rosemount, Hunterville 682 691 Wilton, A. J., Hunterville .. .. 744 1,681 Wilton, A. J., Hunterville .. .. 664 773 Wing, A. H., Marton .. .. .. 550 593 Wing, John, Tadcroft, Marton .. .. 1,501 2,297 Wing, T., jun., Hunterville .. .. 1,317 1,156 Woodhill, Samuel, Wangaehu .. .. — 57 Wright, Walter, Pohonui .. .. 77 Nil Zohs, A. A., Kaweka Road, Taihape .. 155 152 Zohs, A. N., Mangaweka .. .. 890 920 Zohs, G. T., Mangaweka .. .. 319 Nil Zohs, George F., Mangaweka .. .. 812 319 1014474 1036113 OROUA COUNTY (In Manawatu Subdivision). Adsett, W., Colyton .. .. .. 122 112 Agricultural High School (c/o Director), 114 270 Feilding Akers, A. W., Broadlands, Linton .. 5,463 5,375 Anderson, A. E., Reid's Lane, Bunnythorpe 92 68 Anderson, J. D., Haleombe .. .. 40 12 Arthur, Thomas A., Ashhurst .. .. — 205 Bailey, N. G., Lisson Farm, Taonui .. 1,967 1,168 Bailey, W. A., Stanway, Haleombe .. 1,369 917 Baker, William, Makino .. .. 368 348 Barnett, l')r. E. C., Tokorangi, Haleombe .. 1,239 1,172 Bell, David, Strathspey, Feilding .. 1,733 1,714 Billet, S. C., Kimbolton Road, Cheltenham, — 901 Feilding Booth Bros., Feilding .. .. .. 2,409 2,653 Bray, Mrs. Emily, Colyton .. .. 508 561 Brewster, W. H., Rushmere, Feilding .. 1,310 962 Biuce, John (Estate of), Fry's, Cheltenham 669 701 Burrell, Henry, Feilding .. .. 1,103 1,105 Burrell, Hugh, Feilding .. .. 1,522 1,499 Burrell, Hugh, and Son, Feilding .. 2,867 2,578 Bussell, James, Colyton .. .. 909 958 Callingham, A. E. (rural delivery), Stanway 209 223 Callingham, T. R., Stanway, Haleombe .. 294 275 Callingham, T. R., Stanway, Haleombe .. Ill 213 Callingham, T. R., Stanway, Haleombe .. 342 99 Campbell, Archibald, Bute Farm, Feilding 1,500 1,684 Christian, Enos, Stanway (rural delivery), 567 598 Haleombe Christian, W. C., Stanway .. .. 630 653 Clover, H. T., Makino.. .. .. 161 127 Cockburn, Robert, Stanway .. .. 256 268 Coker, Thomas, Colyton .. .. 413 419 Cornfoot, H. S., Greenlea, Haleombe .. 1,910 2,035 Cowdrey, Charles, Haleombe .. .. 505 528 Craine, W. T. F., Stanway .. .. 1,056 1,016 Currie, Br. J., Fenwick, Ashhurst.. .. 309 218 Currie, Robert, Bunnythorpe .. .. 178 168 Currie, W., Ashhurat .. .. .. 595 183 Currrie, W. A., Ashhurst .. .. 254 275 Currie, William, Ashhurst .. .. — 82 Currie, William, Kilmarnock, Ashhurst .. 228 338 Darragh, J. A., Feilding .. .. 1,525 1,732 Dawson, Joshua, Hazelmere, Colyton .. 223 203 Dermer, A. L., Stanway .. .. 604 432 Duthie, A., Feilding .. .. .. 248 284 Farmer, F. B., Kakariki, Haleombe .. 894 656 Ferguson Bros., Feilding Road, Haleombe 2,046 Nil Ferguson, J. E. (rural delivery), Feilding .. — 666 Ferguson, J. L., Tokorangi Road, Haleombe 588 460 Ferguson, L. C., Feilding Road, Haleombe — 541 Fergusson, R., Rose Bank, Haleombe .. 194 261 Fergusson, W., Isla Park (rural delivery), 1,049 738 Haleombe Field, W. F., Aokautere .. .. 280 290 Forlong, D. G., Park Hill, Bunnythorpe .. 420 776

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Obotja Cootty—continued. Freezing Works (c/o Manager), Feilding .. 394 293 Friedarch, H. R. (e/o J. H. Signal, Marton) S54 866 Fry, W. G., Punga Iwi, Feilding .. 1,504 1,484 Gavyan, R., Ridgelands .. .. 298 73 Gibb, W. W., Ashhurst .. .. 356 185 Gorton, Norman (Estate of), Feilding .. 1,173 1,249 Gray, H. M., Colyton .. .. .. 771 830 Gray, William, Colyton .. .. .. 807 647 Green, Alexander (rural delivery), Halcombe 381 392 Green, Patrick, Stanway .. .. 731 816 Green, Thomas, Stanway .. .. 1,096 1,103 Greenhow, W., Bunnythorpe .. .. 1,310 1,204 Gunn, H. J. E., Bunnythorpe .. .. 532 495 Hall, R. L. V., Ashhurst .. .. 138 124 Hare, G. C. (private bag), Feilding .. 2,244 2,125 Hare, G. C. (private bag), Wavortree, Feilding 642 668 Hare, .T. C., Sandyford, Cheltenham .. 1,993 1,680 Heappy, Jas., Halcombe .. .. 471 615 Henaghan, M., Stony Creek, Whakarongo 450 465 Henaghan, P. (Estate of), Kimbolton Road, 198 186 Feilding Henson, M. S. J., Halcombe Road, Feilding 243 257 Henson, Watson, Ashhurst .. .. 238 204 Hills, W. E., Makino .. .. .. 939 724 Hitchman, George, Feilding .. .. 175 231 Hogg, L. Gordon, Halcombe .. .. 1,369 1,197 Hopkirk, R. H., Ashhurst .. .. 460 519 Humphrey, A. R., Greenhill (private bag), 1,418 2,007 Feilding Humphrey, W. M., Stanway, Halcombe .. 798 678 James Bros., Stanway .. .. .. 465 392 Jefferies, A. Y., Bunnythorpe .. .. 448 430 Jefferies Bros., Colyton Farm, Taonui, Feild- 870 870 ing Jefferies Bros., Taonui Farm, Taonui, Feild- 532 564 ing Jefferies, S., Taonui, Feilding .. .. 264 185 Jefferies, Thomas, Stanway, Halcombe .. 596 595 Johnston, C. F., Ridgelands .. .. 3,135 2,610 Keith, W. A., Halcombe .. .. 495 425 Kelsall, Ashton, Ashhurst .. .. 335 473 Kerrigan, O., Ashhurst .. .. .. 112 Nil Knight, James, Feilding ;. .. 2,143 2,495 Kreegher, August, Halcombe .. .. 306 335 Kreegher, O. C., Halcombe .. .. 234 Nil Krull, F., Marama, Kimbolton .. .. 474 496 Laing, J. (private bag), Feilding .. 254 254 Langdon and Son, Colyton .. .2,338 2,200 Lassen, A., Ashhurst .. .. .. 770 653 Lassen, A., Ashhurst .. .. .. — 335 Lassen, Las. (Estate of), Bunnythorpe .. 461 514 Leithbridge, F. C., Arapata, P.O., Feilding.. 1,433 1,670 Linklater, Joseph, Box 219, Palmerston 1,608 1,107 North Managh, C. (Estate of), Halcombe .. 941 1,370 Mann, F. J., Feilding .. .. .. — 15 Manson's Estate (c/o Manager), Box 60, 3,340 4,305 Stanway Marshall, Edwin, Halcombe .. .. — 790 Marshall, R., Grendale, Bunnythorpe .. 204 240 Martin, R. L., Ashhurst (rural delivery) .. 213 152 Maul, F., Ashhurst .. .. .. 508 517 Maxwell, W., Bunnythorpe .. .. 890 1,547 McDonald, Richard, Ashhurst .. .. 1,855 2,220 McDonell, A. A., Ashhurst .. .. 938 910 McDonell, J., Halcombe .. .. 1,056 1,069 McDonell, P. W., Halcombe .. .. 581 344 McLennan, I. H., Halcombe .. .. 133 102 McLennan, W. and D., Rangatawa, Halcombe 560 642 McLeod, B., Colyton .. .. .. 1,515 1,647 McLeod, W., Colyton .. .. .. 146 Nil Meat Company, Manchester Street, Feilding 52 40 Merritt, B. M., Colyton .. .. — 796 Meyriek, A. G., Ridgelands .. .. 1,324 1,385 Morrison, James P., Tokorangi, Halcombe 181 68 Morrison, Mrs. M. A., Halcombe .. .. 127 106 Murphy, John, Colyton .. .. 459 623 Murphy, John, Remnants, Colyton .. 256 254 Nairn, C. E., Halcombe.. .. .. 289 347 Nairn, J. W. (rural delivery), Makino Road, 300 280 Feilding Nicholson, J., Stanway .. .. .. 459 311 I O'Connor, P., Leithbridge, Feilding .. — 81 I Oliver, H. W., Ashhurst .. .. 1,059 911

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30. 1926. 1927. Okoua County—continved. O'Nei], —, Tokorangi, Halcombe .. 708 200 Osborne, E. W. A., Ashhurst .. .. 341 406 Page, W. and W., Haloombo .. .. 1,904 1,458 Palmer, R., 72 West Street, Feilding .. 996 1,029 Parker Bros., Aorangi, Feilding .. .. 498 235 Parker, Messrs. M. and G., Aorangi, Feilding -— 616 Parsons, J. W., Haleombe .. .. 394 336 Paske, Charles, Halcombe .. .. 194 99 Pearoe, L. F., Makino .. .. .. 366 606 Pearce, YV. G., Colyton .. .. .. 1,342 1,632 Pearson, R., jun. (rural delivery), Halcombe 125 302 Peddie, Mrs. (c/o the Manager), Colyton .. 1,213 Nil Petersen, G. A. (rural delivery), Kakariki .. 96 114 Port, R. A. H., Palmerston North .. 1,387 962 Power, W. H., Colyton .. .. .. 482 424 Price, W. (rural delivery), Feilding .. 17] 248 Priest, M. A., Waituna West .. .. 466 ! 607 Prior, A. E., Halcombe .. .. ... 161 j 170 Pryce, Herbert, Kakariki, Halcombe .. j 906 | 837 Pryce, Miss K. W., Kakariki, Halcombe .. ! 562 572 Quayle, William, Feilding .. .. 80 93 Ranson, G. M., Bunnythorpe .. .. 684 685 Rasmussen, Maurice, Colyton .. .. I 608 729 Rasmussen, Mrs. M. K., Halcombe .. 187 356 Rasmussen, W., The Pines, Makino .. j 536 565 Redmayne, Harold, Halcombe .. .. J 1,636 1,755 Reid, D., Halcombe Road, Feilding .. ! 141 734 Robinson, Andrew, Aorangi, Feilding .. 252 258 Rosser, E. J., Tokorangi, Halcombe . . 271 270 Sandilands, B. N., Feilding .. . . 527 701 Sandilands, B. N., Kimbolton Road, Feilding 386 142 Searle, J. B., Palm Grove, Ashhurst . . 490 558 Shannon, A. B. and N. U., Mahoe (private 2,263 1,785 bag), Feilding Shannon, Trevor, Waituna West.. .. 514 287 Shepherd, S., Colyton .. .. .. 531 540 Sherrard, S., Makino, Feilding .. .. 650 686 Short, E. E., Mahua, Feilding .. .. 295 212 Short, Ernest (Estate of), Parorangi, Wai- 880 856 tuna West Short, Ernest (Estate of), Parorangi, Box 2,374 2,326 40, Feilding Shortall, James, Westend Farm, Colyton .. 603 643 Shortall, R., Colyton .. .. .. 750 712 Silk and Howarth and Co., Wanganui .. 461 468 Smith, T. Alfred, Fairfield, Colyton .. 1,436 1,500 Smith, W. J., Colyton .. .. .. 441 279 Smith, W. J., Studleigh, Colyton .. 423 288 Speedy, David H., Whakaronga .. .. 163 80 Stern Bros., Raukawa, Ashhurst.. .. 86 97 Stewart, Robert, Bunnythorpe .. .. 417 711 Stewart, W. P., Halcombe .. .. 539 Nil Storey, G. C. and L., Ashhurst .. ., 120 21 Swainson, E P. C., Kimbolton Road, Feild- 1,111 852 ing Thurston, I- W., Colyton ,. .. 216 290 Turnbull, George (private bag), Feilding .. 1,576 1,513 Vennell, F. If., Kimbolton Road, Feilding 133 83 Viles, J. K., Colyton .. .. .. — 337 Walker, J., Valley Road, Colyton . ■ 303 229 Wall, Dr., Halcombe .. .. .. 286 181 Waugh, John, Taonui .. . . .. 378 388 Whittaker, Albert, Valley Road, Colyton .. 495 498 Willeans Bros., Colyton.. .. .. 598 609 Williamson, J. C., Ashhurst .. .. 333 327 Younger, D. L., Cinder Hill, Feilding 1,696 1,794 136,216 135,003 KAIRANGA COUNTY (In Manawatu Subdivision). Adsett, A'bert, Kelvin Grove .. .. 360 408 Akers, A. W., Tepuna, Linton .. .. 2,955 3,080 Ashworth, H., Boundary Road, Palmerston 158 Nil North Atkinson, G., jun., Pahiatua Track, Aokau- 212 219 tere Ballinger, L., Linton .. .. .. 561 678 Batohelor, A. F. and H. D., Linton .. 2,382 Nil Batchelor, A. F. and H. D., Willowbank, 2,027 2,226 Palmerston North Batchelor, Josiah, Brookleigh, Linton .. 1,223 1,313 Bennett, A. G. r Awahuri .. .. 639 656 Bennett, E. A., Awahuri .. .. 674 690

No. of Sheep on April 30, April SO, 1926. 1927. Kairanga County—-continued. Bennett, J. M., Awahuri .. .. 85 100 Best, Harold E. (rural delivery), Kairanga 1,028 1,028 Bourke, Laurence, Palmerston North .. 546 701 Bridges, O. C., Kumeroa .. .. 492 434 Brown, G. W., Fitzherbert, Palmerston N. 920 1,022 Buick, D., Palmerston North .. • .. 173 200 Burrell, H. P., Bunnythorpe .. .. — 111 Byers, W. E., Whakaronga .. .. 54 8 Callesen, Hans, Longburn .. .. ] ,424 Nil Callesen, Johannes, Longburn .. .. — 1,436 Carter, W. S., Palmerston North .. .. 149 140 Cheetham Bros., Kauwhata, Palmerston N. 50 30 Coker, H., Tokomaru .. .. .. 567 618 Collins, E. W., Collinwood, Newbury .. 2,125 1,825 Collins, E. W., Newbury .. .. 335 328 Collis, C. D-, Kairanga .. .. .. 616 674 Collis, D., Kairanga .. .. .. 1,530 1,775 Collis, J., Kairanga .. .. .. 1,650 1,546 Collis, L. J., Kairanga .. .. .. 154 619 Collis, O. A. (rural delivery), Kairanga .. —■ 162 Cook, H. H., Aokautere .. .. — j 2 Craw, George, Linton .. .. .. 1,804 1,511 Crawford Bros., Linton .. .. .. 1,235 1,342 Curran, A. E., Linton .. .. .. 72 59 Eglinton, Percy, Kairanga .. .. 259 299 Eliott, M. A., Palmerston North .. .. 165 47 Elley, J., Aokautere .. .. .. — 336 Fairbrother, J., Aokautere .. .. 440 Nil Fairless, W. 8., Ashhurst .. .. 164 157 Field, W. F., Aokautere .. .. 460 480 Forster-Pratt, G. R., Tiritea, Palmerston N. 569 638 Galpin, C. A., Linton .. .. .. 1,630 1,574 Gibbs, A. F., Lockwood. Longburn .. 2,589 2,794 Gillies, H., Rangitikei Line, Palmerston N. 28 26 Gray, A., Kelvin Grove, Palmerston North 339 405 Green Bros., Tiritea, Palmerston North .. 365 397 Green, H. R., Kairanga.. .. .. 40 690 Hankin, F. S. M., 127 Ferguson Street, 208 Nil Palmerston North Harrison and Lett, Rangiotu .. .. 815 210 Hart, G., Perrys, Tiritea, Palmerston North 712 750 Hart, George, Te Piringi, Tiritea, Palmerston 571 366 North Haselden, F. M., Tiritea, Palmerston North 850 871 Holden, J., Longburn .. .. .. 3,078 3,347 Honors, A., Tiritea, Palmerston North .. 2,233 2,101 Hopcroft, W. R., Aokautere .. .. 221 228 Hume, H. J. T., Tokomaru .. .. 557 239 Irvine, Samuel, Linton .. .. .. 742 729 Jackson, A. J., Limbrick Street, Palmerston 816 653 North Jones, C. Evan, Kauwhata .. .. 386 474 Kearins, J., Kairanga .. .. .. 712 714 Kearins, Maurice, Kairanga .. .. — 447 Kearins, Mrs. M., Kairanga .. .. 439 662 Keeble, C. T., Avondale, Palmerston North 3,285 3,193 Keeble, C. T., Kairanga Farm, Palmerston N. 3,230 2,135 Keeble, G. C., Box 117, Palmerston North .. 816 754 Kilsby, B. A. F., Tiritea, Palmerston North 1,070 1,176 Kilsby, G. R. B., Tiritea, Palmerston North 917 666 Knight, Mrs. F. M., Newbury Line, Newbury 1,657 Nil Kyle, James, Aokautere .. .. 56 49 Lancaster, S. R. (Estate of), Palmerston 60 62 North Levin, R. L., Westella, Feilding .. .. 3,035 3,233 Linklater, J., Palmerston North .. .. 1,260 1,514 Lovelock, H. D., Newbury .. .. 93 Nil Lyons, N., Taikorea .. .. .. 183 254 Macauley, S., 27 Te Aweawe Street, Palmers- 489 Nil ton North Manawatu Meat Company, Palmerston North 486 208 McEvedy, A. I., Whitmore Road, Linton .. 1,427 1,211 McEwan, H. N., Tiakitahuna .. .. 75 29 McEwen, A. H., Tiakitahuna .. .. 611 606 McEwen, D. B. (rural delivery), Kairanga.. 377 348 McFarlane, Henry, Aokautere .. .. — 486 McHarty, Alex. P., Siberia, Ashhurst .. 1,618 912 McKenzie, R. A., Box 122, Palmerston N. 542 49 McMahon, J., Marne Street, Palmerston N. 631 605 McRae, Flinders S., Napier Road, Palmers- 252 241 ton North Meager Bros., Tetawa, Kairanga .. .. 358 529 Meager, J. and W., Kairanga .. .. 400 547 Meyrick, A. 0., Aokautere .. .. 630 630

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30. | 1926. 1927. Kairanga County—continued. Mildon, P. George, Kairanga, Palmerston N. 518 594 Millar, David, Kelvin Grove, Palmerston — 400 North Millward Bros., Kairanga .. .. 1,220 1,560 Milner, S., Palmerston North .. .. 77 88 Missen, W. J., Linton .. .. .. 45 Nil Mitchell, A. A., Kairanga .. .. 2,200 2,550 Mitchell, J. A., Burnside, Longburn .. 1,133 1,059 Monrad, O., Grey Street, Palmerston North 56 74 Moody Bros., Linton .. .. .. 260 466 Mullins, Samuel J., Park Road, Palmerston 687 688 North Munro, D., Palmerston North .. .. 388 168 Neilsen, N. Peter, Tiakitahuna, Palmerston N. 531 620 Parsons, S., Kairanga .. .. .. 1,010 1,010 Pearce, W. B. V. (Estate of), Rangiotu .. 2,154 2,389 Peterson, C. H., Sanson, Feilding .. 52 63 Powell, R. C., Bunnythorpe .. .. 9 Nil Radcliffe, H., Fitzherbert West, Palmers- 865 732 ton North Rosenback, F., Ashhurst .. .. 403 Nil Rowland Bros., Tiakitahuna .. .. 691 Nil Rowland, David, Tiakitahuna .. .. — 700 Rowland, W., Tiakitahuna .. .. — 612 Russell, J. A., Gillespie's Line, Palmerston N. 122 183 Rutledge, Alexander, Kairanga .. .. 1,192 1,076 Ryman, C. H., Kairanga .. .. 625 690 Ryman, J. C., Kairanga (rural delivery) .. 225 367 Sanson, James, Kairanga (rural delivery), 827 819 Palmerston North Schaw, F. J. S., Fitzherbert West, Palmers- 1,069 983 ton North Scott and Bendall, Aokautere .. .. 1,365 796 Setter, Frederick, Kelvin Grove, Palmers- 415 138 ton North Shepherd, J. H., Whakaronga, Palmerston — 16 North Sheppard, F. J., Palmerston North .. 65 4 Shere, Mervyn, No. 4 Line, Fitzherbert, 790 760 Palmerston North Shirley, J., Aokautere .. .. .. 126 103 Simm, W., jun., Linton .. .. — 603 Simm, W., Hill Top, Linton .. .. ■— 603 Small, C. J., Kairanga .. .. .. 322 422 Smith, B. H., Tiritea, Palmerston North .. 1,835 1,823 (Smith, E. L., Aokautere .. .. 366 550 Smith, W. W., Linton .. .. .. — 2,214 Sutherland, A., Boundary Road, Palmers- 1,350 1,312 ton North Sutherland, A., Box 119, Palmerston North 1,271 1,154 (Te Kura) Tanner, R., Longburn .. .. .. 1,728 1,790 Thomson, B. K., Awahuri, Palmerston N... 1,190 1,095 Thomson, W. A., Awahuri, Palmerston N. 1,222 1,220 Vautier, R., Whakaronga, Palmerston North 7 26 Vos, M. and H., Box 9, Longburn .. 2,430 2,620 Vowell, E. E., Aokautere .. .. 1,259 1,386 Waldegrave, H. R. (Estate of), Awapuni, 891 697 Palmerston North Wall, L. B., Kairanga .. .. .. 1,504 1,493 Wall, R. S., Newbury, Palmerston North .. 954 945 Waugh, John H., Taonui .. .. 93 114 Whittle, J., Brookland Farm, Kauwhata, 12 26 Palmerston North Wingate, John, Longburn .. .. 3,365 2,740 Wolfsbauer, Mathias, Fitzherbert West, 600 432 Palmerston North Woodley, J. A., Aokautere .. .. 210 133 Wright, G. F., Box 5, Longburn .. .. 1,070 1,002 109,945108,120 KIWITEA COUNTY (In Manawatu Subdivision). Adkins, E. H., Hunterville .. .. 1,901 1,757 Aitken, G. C., Kimbolton .. .. 2,130 2,310 Alderson, William, Rewa .. .. 438 250 Algie, W., Kimbolton .. .. .. 929 772 Anderson, C. V., Mangaweka .. .. 1,098 1,098 Bailey, J. A., Kimbolton .. .. 1,030 761 Bailey, W. A., Kawhatau, Mangaweka .. 1,525 1,366 Bailey, W. L., jun., Mangaweka .. .. 420 520 Banks, Mrs. A., and Son, Kiwitea .. 706 1,074

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Kiwitea County—continued. Barron, A. V., Cheltenham .. .. 705 690 Barron, Mrs., Cunningham's .. .. 508 538 Barron, N. N. (rural delivery), Feilding .. ■— 538 Barrow, Robert, Cheltenham .. .. 43 59 Bartlett, Charles, Ohingaiti .. .. 270 20 Batehelor, D., Kimbolton .. .. 257 357 Batehelor, J. W., Poseidon, Waituna West 824 1,166 Batehelor, J. W., Waituna West .. 360 40 Beard, G. H., Kimbolton .. .. 3,020 2,790 Beard, J. and O. W., Kimbolton .. — 1,155 Beard, J. K., Kimbolton .. .. 606 626 Beard, W. J., Kimbolton .. .. 1,154 Nil Beard, W. J., Kimbolton .. .. 1,273 1,201 Beckett, R. E., Hinau, Ohingaiti .. ! 5,263 5,274 Beilski, John, Karewarewa, Rangiwahia .. 348 290 Beilski, T. A., Main South Road, Rangi- 370 398 wahia Billinghurst, W. H., Mangaweka .. 1,093 1,162 Bochnig, Robert, Kimbolton .. .. 152 158 Boneham, Walter, Ohingaiti .. .. 1,685 1,846 Bonnor and Munro, Mangaweka .. .. 1,625 1,574 Boshier, Walter, Rangiwahia .. .. 589 598 Bourke Bros., Rangiwahia .. .. — 288 Bourke, J., Rangiwahia .. .. 259 217 Brown, A. S., Rcwa .. .. .. 2,662 2,634 Brown, Alexander, Bankhead, Kiwitea .. 1,013 1,044 Brown, G. H., Rewa .. .. .. 968 Nil Brown, J. A. T., Hunterville .. .. 2,762 2,678 Brown, Peter, Pakihikura, Rewa.. .. 972 949 Bruce, John (Estate of), Riddiford's, Chel- 1,226 i 1,203 tenham Bruce, John (Estate of), Roxton Hill, Chel- 535 500 tenham Bruce, John (Estate of), The Homestead, 490 491 Cheltenham Bruce, Mrs. Agnes (Bell's Property), Chel- 497 499 tenham Bryce, J. J., Makonui, Kiwitea .. .. 381 117 Bryce, John Joseph, Gleneorran, Pemberton 1,488 2,231 Buchanan, D. P., Cunningham's .. 1,110 1,076 Caird, Alexander, Tangiwahia, Mangaweka 663 734 Campbell and Fisher, Cunningham's .. 189 221 Carman, S. J., Waituna West .. .. 448 480 Carr, J. S., Pemberton .. .. .. 20 20 Carruthers, G., Sandon Block, Hunterville 447 478 Caselberg, Mrs. Catherine, Bell's Farm, 107 157 Mangaweka Clapham, W. G. (private bag), Feilding .. 562 756 Clare, H. P., Glenmore, Waituna West .. 4,260 4,435 Cole, T. J., Pennar, Sandon Block .. 300 300 Cole, T. J., Sandon Block, Hunterville .. 736 764 Complin, —, Rewa .. .. .. 933 1,160 Conway, M. A., Glenorchy, Cheltenham .. 1,096 1,201 Cooper, Thomas, Mangaweka .. .. 860 948 Cooper, William, Ridge Road, Kimbolton .. 170 715 Cornfoot, Mrs. R. M., Greatford .. .. 2,438 2,535 Corpe, C. E., Cunningham's .. .. 722 846 Couper, D. T., Rangiwahia .. .. 310 290 Couper, Mrs. C. J., Rangiwahia .. .. 396 401 Craig, Mrs. Robert (Estate of), Brooklands, 1,104 1,047 Hunterville Craine, T. E., Cheltenham .. .. 702 738 Dalton, H. P., Sandon Block, Hunterville .. 206 205 DAth, A. S., Kimbolton .. .. — 2,031 Davies, R. G., Kimbolton .. .. 2,316 Nil Davis, D. R., Waituna West .. .. 853 460 Deighton, A. M., Leventhorpe, Mangaweka 322 360 Deighton, M. S., Mangaweka .. .. 880 914 Densham, Mrs. V. A., Ardleigh, Pukeru, 1,835 1,880 Feilding Densham, Mrs. V. A., Homeleigli (private 632 312 bag), Pukeru, Feilding Dermer, C. G. C., Waipiko, Cheltenham .. 381 418 Deroles, John, Pemberton .. .. 1,532 1,243 Deroles, R., Rangiwahia .. .. — 635 D'Oyly,—.Kimbolton .. .. 1,916 1,814 Eames Bros., Cunningham's .. .. 35 38 Eames, W. J., Livingstone, Hunterville .. 53 28 Ellison, George, Hunterville .. .. 228 250 England, C. F., Beaeonsfield, via Feilding., — 580 England, C. F. K., The Kestrels, Pakihikura, 1,216 1,246 Hunterville England, F. H.. Ridgeway, Hunterville .. 1,536 1,789 England, G., Waituna West .. .. 426 443

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No. of Sheep on April SO, April 30, 1926. 1927. Kiwitea County—continued. Entwhistle, A. H. (Cunningham's rural — 390 delivery), via Feilding Entwistle Bros., Cunningham's .. .. 915 488 Fankhauser, C., Rangiwahia . . .. 85 234 Fox, Felix (Uira and Hillside Properties), 2,013 1,993 Ruahine, Mangaweka Francis, A. P., Hunterville .. .. 1,578 1,583 French, R. 0., Cunningham's .. .. 56 316 Fulton, F. R., Ohingaiti .. .. 556 443 Gerke, G. J., Kimbolton .. .. 471 481 Gibson, J. T. and W. M., Kiwitea .. 331 Nil Gibson, William Beakfield (private bag), 818 1,174 Feilding Green Bros., Pourangahi, Mangaweka .. 2,038 2,090 Green, J. A. (private bag), Feilding .. 992 737 Grice, W. L., Cunningham's .. .. 890 644 Guthrie, J. B., Ruahine, Mangaweka .. 855 1,128 Guthrie, R. H. H., Ruahine .. .. 1,300 1,550 Guylee, J., Ashdene, Waituna West .. 630 622 Hair, William, jun., Kimbolton .. .. 66 24 Hamilton, W. J., Mangaweka .. .. 312 332 Hammond, C. F. W., Ohingaiti .. .. 1,140 1,156 Hancock, Robert, Rangiwahia .. .. 246 282 Hare, J. C., Cheltenham .. .. 859 1,097 Harre, A., Rewa .. .. .. 118 56 Harris Bros. (O'Connor's Property), Rangi- 295 309 wahia Harris Bros. (Tehunga Property), Kimbolton 406 487 Haythorne, E. H., Kimbolton .. .. 965 959 Hobson, A. A., Waituna West .. .. — 1,846 Hocking, J. D., Kiwitea .. .. 815 848 Hodge, H. K, Kimbolton .. .. 618 575 Hodge, James, Pemberton .. .. 850 890 Holmes, Henry, Bluff Road, Kimbolton .. 863 975 Ireland, J. W., " Ailsa," Ohingaiti .. 610 Nil Ireland, Philip, Rangiwahia .. .. 244 35 Ireland, T., Ohingaiti .. .. .. 917 1,465 Jacob, W. F., and Son, Kiwitea .. .. 1,435 1,501 Jeffries, T., Stanway .. .. .. 255 470 Jenkins, W. H., Peep-o'-Day, Kimbolton .. 316 350 Jenkins, W. H., Woodstock, Kimbolton .. 464 370 Jensen, N. C., Kimbolton .. .. 799 487 Johnston, C. E., Kamano, Cheltenham .. 206 882 Johnston, H. B., Cheltenham .. .. 1,443 1,408 Kevern, M. C., Hunterville .. .. 458 453 Kidd, Alfred, Studely, Kiwitea .. .. 1,073 1,073 Kilgour, R. P., Kiwitea.. .. .. 1,350 1,082 Kinkead, John (corner Parkes Avenue and 696 826 Parrons Street), St. John's Hill, Wanganui Knight, K., Mangaweka .. .. — 66 Knox, W., Kimbolton .. .. .. 130 205 Kreger, Gustave, Rangiwahia .. .. 643 677 Larsen, Jens, Cunningham's .. .. 10 8 Law, G. E., McBeths Road, Kiwitea .. 1,111 Nil Lawrence, B. S., Cheltenham .. .. 1,030 836 Lawson, A., Lindora, Kimbolton.. .. 342 294 Leicester, C. H., Tyne Hall, Waituna West 3,106 3,339 Leigh, C., Sandon Block, Hunterville .. 189 190 Lewis, Mrs., Valley Road, Kimbolton .. 15 100 Lodge, S. H., Kiwitea .. .. .. 588 506 London Bros., Kimbolton .. .. 922 705 Low, G. E., Kiwitea .. .. .. — 1,126 Lowry, S. J., Ohingaiti .. .. 998 846 Lucas, C. E., Pakihikura, Rewa .. .. 90 91 Lutze, H. A., Makonui, Kiwitea .. .. — 34 Maher, James, Ohingaiti .. .. 573 606 Malcolm, George, Apiti .. .. 1,177 1,139 Marshall, W. S., Rata .. .. .. 5,159 4,827 Martin, A. and L., Rangiwahia .. .. 104 59 Martin, D., Rangiwahia .. .. 871 843 Martin, Murdoch, Rangiwahia .. .. 672 581 Martin, S. J., Table Flat, Apiti .. ~ .. 239 250 Martin, W., Table Flat, Apiti .. .. 239 250 McBeth, Robert, Cawdor, Kimbolton .. 1,034 ,1,322 McCoard, W. J., Mangaweka .. .. 513 563 McCullough, G. H., Kimbolton .. .. 593 609 McDonald and Richardson, Kimbolton .. 2,434 2,130 McDonald, Arthur, Rangiwahia .. .. 176 40 McDougal, Alex., Kiwitea .. .. 188 114 McGregor, J. D. (Estate of), Te Ruae, Rangi- 4,136 3,886 wahia Mclntyre, C., Ohingaiti .. .. 1,794 2,049 McKenzie, Charles G., Marua, Kimbolton .. 500 520 McKenzie, Charles G., Silver Stream, Kim- 948 870 bolton

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1826. 1927. Kiwitea County—continued. McLean, Lachlan (private bag), Feilding .. 7,704 8,375 McLean, Mrs. (private bag), Feilding .. 86 202 McNie, G. H., Pourangaki, Mangaweka .. 809 834 Meads Bros., Rata .. .. .. 316 331 Meads, C. B., Pakahikura, Huntorville .. 520 542 Meads, Lionel, Rewa .. .. . . 514 542 Meads, S. A., Rangiwahia .. .. 342 232 Moess, C. F., Rangiwahia .. .. 244 200 Morgan, Alexander, Hillside, Rangiwahia .. 1,714 1,481 Morton, A. C., Paki-iti, Pemberton .. 2,336 2,374 Mowbray, A. G., Sandon Block, Iluntervillo 984 1,009 Murray, J. C., Lawson's, Kimbolton .. — 390 Nesdale, John Joseph, Kimbolton .. 124 113 Northcott, James, Waituna West .. 730 768 Northcott, John, Waituna West .. .. 280 370 O'Dwyer, A. W., Karewarewa, Rangiwahia 807 753 Parkes, E., Sandon Block .. .. 424 442 Pearee, A. E., Konini, Waituna West .. 915 1,011 Pearson, F. C., Cunningham's .. .. 100 101 Pearson, Frederick (Estate of), Rangiwahia 162 199 (c/o Public Trustee, Taihape) Pearson, Mrs. F., Hollywell, Cunningham's 792 761 Pemberton, E. W. (rural delivery), Kimbolton 974 1,035 Perry, Mrs. M. M., Rhyani, Kiwitea .. 1,447 1,518 Perry, S. G., Puhera (private bag), Feilding 2,613 ! 1,940 Phillips, W. Ii., Sandon Block, Hunterville 80 ; 139 Phillipson and Smith, Pakihikura, Hunter- 1,485 I Nil ville Phyn, C. G., Mangaweka .. .. 1,890 i 1,891 Pope, Dr. E. H., Sandon Block, Hunterville 1,919 j 1,789 Potter, G. L. G., Mangaweka .. .. 1,470 1,508 Pratt, W. T., Apiti .. .. .. 1,265 1,565 Prouse, Mrs. A. K. (private bag), Feilding 2 628 Purnoll Bros., Marton Block, Apiti .. 384 405 Pussell, F., Waituna .. .. .. 2,152 2,358 Richardson, F., Cunningham's .. .. 1,039 888 Richardson, Frederick, Buckland, Cunning- 1,161 1,050 ham's Richardson, Robert, Kimbolton .. .. 207 310 Riley, H., Kawatau Vajley, Mangaweka .. 499 290 Ritchie, Robert, Kimbolton .. .. 556 550 Roache, William, Mangaweka .. .. 712 712 Robinson, P., Mangaweka .. .. 400 400 Rumkin, C. J., Cunningham's .. .. 717 Nil Rutherford, P. C., Cunningham's .. — 43 Sandilands, A. E., Kiwitea .. .. 636 600 Shannon, A. E. C. (private bag), Feilding .. 1,012 Nil Shannon Bros. (Top Farm), Waituna West 1,532 1,785 Shannon Bros., Pickerings, Waituna West 1,218 1,220 Shannon, E. I., Waituna West .. .. 1,484 1,788 Shannon, Ezekiel (Estate of), Waituna West 1,016 1,036 Shannon, Trevor, Waituna West .. 2,175 i 2,859 Shaw, W. P., Mangaweka .. .. 3,460 i 3,280 Short and Sons (Limited), P.O. Box 40, 3,620 j 3,774 Feilding Short, E. E., Kahiwi, Feilding .. .. 2,647 j 2,696 Short, N. J., Te Mahora, Waituna West .. 1,756 1,769 Short, N. J., Valhalla, Waituna .. .. 2,363 j 2,343 Shortall, Mrs. M. M., Kimbolton .. .. 25 Nil Small, W. C., Feilding .. .. .. 491 ! 490 Smith, A., Kimbolton .. .. .. — 392 Smith, C., Mangaweka .. .. .. 1,015 j 897 Smith, J. Mc. (rural delivery), Kimbolton 2 : Nil Smith, R. W. (private bag), Ohakune .. 2,552 2,660 Smith, William Thomas Alexander and 1,170 1,685 Robert, Mangaweka Southee, R. W., The Elms, Kiwitea .. 2 Nil Stack, F. 0., Kiwitea .. .. .. 413 323 Stent, Charles, sen., Sandon Block .. 10 20 Stent, Sidney, Rangiwahia, Mangaweka .. 27 57 Stewart, H. K., Kiwitea .. .. 444 406 Stewart, Mrs. G. M., Halcombe .. .. 711 361 Stewart, Thomas, Ohingaiti .. .. 827 961 Stone Bros., Kimbolton .. .. 293 227 Stuart, R. J., Cunningham's .. .. 459 665 Sutton, H., Kimbolton .. .. .. 1,250 1,100 Sweet, Herbert, Mairenui, Mangaweka .. 1,892 1,950 Tappin, F. E., Kiwitea .. .. .. 102 155 Taylor, Mrs. M., Kiwitea .. .. 802 620 Taylor, R., jun. (private bag), Feilding .. 203 180 Thebenhard, —, Kimbolton .. .. 40 31 Thomas, E. H., Rakatuma, Rewa .. 1,725 3,106 Thomasen, J. J., Fairleigh, Rewa .. 415 440 Thomasen, J. J., Kyrewood, Rewa .. 1,065 939 Thompson, H. W., Rangiwahia .. .. 247 304

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Kiwitea County—continued. Thomson Bros., Rewa .. .. .. 2,059 2,423 Thompson, William (rural delivery), Ohingaiti — 570 Thorby, F. G., Ohingaiti .. .. 412 399 Turnbull, 1). 6. M., Mangaweka .. .. 1,912 1,887 Vennell, C. G., Rewa .. .. .. 1,309 1,600 Vennell, H„ Rewa .. .. ■. 124 102 Viles, Mrs. R. E„ Apiti .. .. 270 283 Viles, W. J., Mairenui, Apiti .. .. 170 114 Watt, G. and J., and Co., Kimbolton .. 1,741 1,820 Watt, George, Kimbolton .. .. 178 136 Watt, J. and G., and Co., Kimbolton .. 2,551 2,781 Watt, Mrs. M. (private bag), Kimbolton .. 855 773 Waugh, Thomas, jun., Kimbolton .. 1,149 246 Whitehead, Frank (private bag), Feilding.. 797 769 Williamson, J. J. (private bag), Feilding .. 2,227 2,189 Williamson, S. and J. (private bag), Feilding 2,210 2,201 Wilson, G. Hamish, Edgehill, Bull's .. 1,536 1,629 Wilson, H. C., Kauwatau, Mangaweka .. 2,722 2,391 Wilson, Misses J. -D. and A., Potaka, 3,392 3,384 Bull's Wood, Mrs. M. M., Armidale, Pemberton .. 509 609 Wood, T. D., Armidale, Pemberton .. 2,330 2,021 Woodford, W. J., Hunterville .. .. 239 343 Woollams, F. G„ Box 19, Rewa .. .. 1,745 1,612 Wright, S., Kimbolton .. .. .. 334 345 Younger, D. L., Feilding .. .. 2,077 2,162 Younger, I). L. (private bag), Feilding .. 952 896 251,162 255,832 POHANGINACOUNTY (In Manawatu Subdivision). Akers, Edwin, Raumai.. .. .. 1,138 1,139 Alexander, E. and S., Apiti .. .. 295 442 Arbon, F. W., Raumai .. .. .. 1,790 1,617 Bailey, Alfred E., Kiwitea .. .. 609 763 Balmer, J. D., Raumai .. .. .. — 7 Bartlett, A. R., Kimbolton .. .. 2,395 2,445 Batchelar, R. O., Crossley, Utuwai . 1,681 1,046 Beetham, Harold, Pohangina, Ashhurst .. 2,894 3,000 Beetharn, N. T. B. W. (c/o Messrs. Bagnall 045 916 and Keeble, Carroll Buildings, Cuba Street, Palmerston North) Bennett, H. W., Rimunui, Apiti .. 262 Nil Bensemann, J. H., Apiti .. .. 305 327 Billett, George, Colyton .. .. 1,316 1,276 Blixt, Axel, Raumai .. .. .. 10 Nil Boddy, G. J., Umutoi .. .. .. 255 246 Boddy, M. J. W. and R. <T., Umutoi .. 662 638 Body, >J., Umutoi, Apiti .. .. 356 386 Brooking, A., Pohangina, Ashhurst (R.D.) 1,156 1,224 Brown, R. W., Glengarnoek, Colyton .. 1,130 1,251 Bruce, Mrs. Agnes (Burns), Cheltenham .. 712 706 Caldwell, I)., Awahou, Ashhurst .. .. 702 Nil Cawood, A. W., Apiti .. .. .. 577 518 Chamberlain and Bell, Utuwai .. .. 658 697 Close, Thomas, Raumai.. .. .. 314 322 Coombs, W. A., Komako, Raumai (rural de- 3,787 3,411 livery), Ashhurst Cornfoot, J. A., Kiwitea .. .. 933 974 Coup, J. A., Ashhurst .. .. .. 833 804 Cousins, F. B. (Estate of), Strangeways, 725 739 Colyton Cowan, G., Apiti .. .. .. 37 40 Craine, T. E., Waiata, Colyton .. .. 1,123 1,086 Culling, R. J., Pohangina . . .. — 412 Cummerfield, E. H., Apiti .. .. 267 286 Currie, William, Ashhurst .. .. 706 342 Curtis, P. E. A., King's Chambers, Welling- 487 420 ton (P.O. Box 1547) Dick, A. V. S., Bush View, Umutoi .. 310 254 Duncan, W. M., Apiti .. .. .. 366 396 Edhouse, J. M., Valley Road, Colyton .. 356 381 Edney, W. H., Kimbolton .. .. 200 305 Elliott, H. R., Apiti .. .. .. 377 447 Elliott, T. A., Springfield, Apiti .. .. 561 Nil Enright, John, Piripiri, Utuwai .. .. 305 256 Forlong, D. G., " Kamako," Bunnythorpe 1,630 1,576 Friedlander, Emil, Raumai .. .. 1,320 60 Galvin, J. D., Pohangina .. .. 148 164 Gardner, D. (rural delivery), Ashhurst .. 1,911 Nil Gay, L. A., Apiti .. .. .. 124 285 Gillies, William, Utuwai .. .. 2S7 297 Gould, Len, Apiti .. .. .. 118 117

I No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1920. 1927. Pohangina County—continued. Gould, N., Apiti .. .. .. 101 117 Hall, H., Kimbolton Road, Feilding .. 296 296 Hall, Samuel, Apiti .. .. 2,580 2,680 Hanaghan, Patrick (Estate of), Kimbolton 634 684 Road, Feilding Handley, C. H., Konewa, Raumai .. 3,558 3,443 Hanlon, P., Raumai .. .. .. 22 51 Harkness, E. J., Raumai, Ashhurst .. 720 723 Harper Bros., Raumai, Ashhurst.. .. 1 895 1,921 Hart, H., Ridge Road, Pohangina .. 247 Nil Hart, S. A. S., Umutoi .. .. .. 349 366 Hart, S. A. S., Umutoi .. .. .. 318 283 Haynes, M. T., Umutoi .. .. 392 327 Hemmings, Sutton James, Umutoi .. 83 99 Higgin, J. W., Iviwitea .. .. .. 973 985 Hockley, E. A., Raumai, Ashhurst .. 193 172 Hogan, David, Table Flat, Apiti .. 326 355 Howell, William, Raumai .. .. 792 842 Innes, K., Whareroa, Raumai .. .. 1,017 1,061 Jensen, P.W. (No. 1 Property), Umutoi . . 396 206 Jensen, Peter W. (No. 2 Property), Umutoi 355 562 Johnston, C. E. (private bag), Feilding .. 1,830 1,746 Johnston, C. F., Awawaru, Kimbolton .. 8,291 6,954 Kearney, James, Table Flat, Apiti ' .. 155 131 Kerrigan, Patrick, Ashhurst .. .. 346 103 Kilgour, James, Table Flat, Apiti .. 576 712 Knight, Harold, Sky Farm, Komako, Ash- 1,432 1,519 hurst (R.D.) Krull, Fritz, Marama, Kimbolton .. 1,380 1,300 Leamy, J., Raumai .. .. .. 53 Nil Linklater, Joseph, Box 219, Palmerston N. 2,842 2,915 Littlejohn, A., Utuwai.. .. .. 676 649 Lubbock, A. W., Colyton .. .. 381 512 Lynch, J. J. (Estate of), Colyton .. 726 954 Macdonald, Mrs. Sarah, Raumai .. 2,165 2,118 Mackenzie, J., Umutoi .. .. .. 814 1,074 Maddison, J. W., Pohangina .. .. 388 355 Malcolm, George, Apiti .. .. 430 484 Martin, I)., Table Flat, Apiti .. .. 258 302 McDonald, John, Raumai .. .. 459 408 McEwan, James (Sections 16 and 18, 644 800 Block XVI), Utuwai McEwan, James (Section 15, Block XVI), 309 350 Utuwai McEwan, James (Section 9, Block XVI), 340 339 Utuwai Mclntyre Bros., Box 26, Apiti .. .. 2,100 2,233 McKay, William, Apiti .. .. .. 504 454 MeMurtrie, Andrew, East Lynne, Box 27, 426 508 Apiti Miers, Wilhelm, Kimbolton .. .. 143 113 Miller, Edwin, East Lynne, Table Flat, Apiti 213 209 Moar, Simon, Pohangina .. .. l, 000 1,069 Montgomery, J. T., Awahoa, Raumai .. 290 175 Murray, J. C., Lawson's, Kimbolton .. 200 Nil Murray, J. C., Willows, Kimbolton .. 1,124 929 Neill, Frank G., Colyton .. .. 1,234 1,272 Neilson, Charles, Box 45, R.M.D., Ashhurst 543 586 Nesdale, Mathew, Umutoi .. .. 310 Nil Nicols, Miss Helen D. (rural delivery), Ash- — 790 hurst Nix, Ed., Apiti .. .. .. 206 400 Norman, B. A., Woodville .. .. 648 558 O'Hagan, Isaac, Apiti .. .. .. 1,018 815 O'Hagan, Thomas P., Apiti .. .. — 350 Osborne, H. L., Norsewood Road, Apiti .. 1,052 917 Osborne, Hugh, Apiti .. .. .. 366 406 Palmer, A. and S., Raumai .. .. 992 1,157 Palmer, Mrs. Job, Raumai, Ashhurst .. 752 816 Palmer, Mrs. M. A., Raumai, Ashhurst .. 200 200 Parsons, J., Belmont, Kimbolton .. 2,570 2,373 Passey, G. H., Pohangina .. .. 151 157 Pettigrew, J. B., jun., Umutoi .. .. 1,013 1,177 Pettigrew, J. B., Table Flat, Apiti .. 375 390 Port, G., (rural delivery), Ashhurst .. 1,730 1,861 Port, Richard (rural delivery), Ashhurst .. 1,612 1,687 Pratt, W. T„ Apiti .. .. .. 1,709 4,090 Roberts, F. J. (rural delivery), Ashhurst .. 1,629 1,532 Roberts, J. J., Raumai .. ., 539 530 Roberts, M. S., Raumai .. .. 328 327 Roberts, R. S., Piripiri, Raumai .. ., 118 40 Roberts, W. E., Utuwai .. ,. 52 Nil Romley, Mrs. M. J., Valeprook (rural de- 397 424 livery), Ashhurst Roulston, T., Colyton .. .. .. 647 649 Russell, William, Umutoi, Apiti .. .. 317 288

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No. of Sheep od April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Pohangina County—continued. Rutherford, H. V., Komako, Ashhurst .. 2,122 1,871 Rutherford, Walter, Kiwi tea .. .. 805 754 Schmidt, R., jun., Kimbolton .. .. 79 132 Schmidt, Reinholdt (Estate of), c/o R. 347 363 Schmidt, Apiti Searle, Charles, Ashhurst (rural delivery), 631 682 via Utuwai Searle, Thomas, Raumai (rural delivery), 710 608 Ashhurst Sinclair, Thomas, Pohangina .. .. 492 472 Sixtus and Sons, Umutoi .. .. 601 624 Sixtus, B. E., Umutoi .. .. .. 90 100 1 Smart, H., Raumai .. .. .. 2,478 3,003 1 Smith, A., Kimbolton .. .. .. — 184 1 Smith, G., Coal Creek, Kimbolton .. 3,330 3,548 1 Smith, Mrs. F. L., Colyton .. .. 615 663 1 Smith, T. A., Moorlands, Colyton .. 1,092 1,219 1 Smout, G. T„ Apiti .. .. .. 341 355 Spellman, J. C., and !)., Raumai.. . . 1,803 1,393 Spelman, T. J. and E. C., Awa Tiro, Raumai, 103 466 Ashhurst Stevens, J. H., Pohangina, Ashhurst .. 843 844 Stewart, Henry, Colyton .. .. 1,768 1,848 Stewart, J. R., Apiti .. .. .. 388 351 Stewart, R. V., Apiti .. .. .. 580 563 Stewart, W. M., Colyton .. .. 2,126 2,154 Strahan Bros., Apiti .. .. .. — 446 Strahan, S. J. and H. R., Apiti .. .. 4,672 2,735 Stuart, Jas., (rural delivery), Ashhurst .. 814 839 Viles, W. F., Colyton .. .. .. 1,430 1,373 Viles, W. J. Elliott's Apiti .. .. 924 1,214 Viles, W. J., Apiti .. .. .. 539 140 Viles, W. J., Apiti .... .. .. 253 265 Watson, W. H., Apiti .. .. .. 255 412 Waugh, Thomas,'jun., Kimbolton .. 612 557 White, C. D., Komako, Ashhurst .. 1,500 1,566 Whitehead, Herbert, Raumai .. .. 100 106 Whitehead, H. W. (rural delivery), Ashhurst 469 447 Whitehead, Mrs. M. E. (rural delivery), Ash- 630 1,122 hurst Whittaker, O., The Kopjes (rural delivery), — 2,564 Ashhurst Williams, W., Craines, Kiwitea .. .. 1,135 1,150 Williams, William, Tarata, Kiwitea .. 603 713 Wingate Bros, (rural delivery), Ashhurst .. 2,070 2,165 Wycherley, A., Ashhurst ' .. .. 130 102 Wycherley, C., Ashhurst .. .. 320 358 140,823 140,869 MANAWATU COUNTY (In Manawatu Subdivision). A'Court, Mrs. I., Sanson .. .. 1,066 879 Amon, William, Glen Oroua .. .. 360 355 Anderson, Roy, Ohakea .. .. 42 46 Bailey, F. O., Ohakea .. .. .. 654 474 Bailey, J. A., Ohakea .. .. .. 1,920 2,124 Barber, Henry (Estate of), Himatangi .. 4,127 4,762 Barber, .Tames (Estate of), Foxton .. 1,105 1,684 Barber, W. E., Foxton .. .. .. 25 86 Bishop, A. and W., Sanson .. .. 40 130 Boswell, Ralph, Glen Oroua .. .. 234 278 Boyden, J., Pines Farm, Himatangi .. 731 Nil Boyden, Zacariah, Himatangi .. .. — 268 Bradley, J. B. (private bag), Feilding .. 1,292 2,454 Brookie, William, Sanson .. .. 937 1,131 Buchanan, R. H., Sandon Road, Feilding 737 840 Burgess, F. C., Rongotea .. .. 40 145 Burne, W., Rongotea .. .. . . 980 860 Cameron, J., Sanson .. .. .. 210 160 Clavey, Clement, Rongotea .. .. 733 806 Collier, F. S., Sanson .. .. .. —• 1,496 Collins, Arthur, Awahuri .. .. 820 1,630 Cornfoot, James, Greatford .. .. 475 205 Craig, Roy, Taikorea .. .. .. 1,400 1,500 Curran, S. W., Glen Oroua .. .. — 246 Davis, W., Rongotea .. .. .. 1,059 1,203 Dawbin, William, Awahuri .. .. 468 454 Dear, Edgar, Rongotea .. .. 456 364 Durie, John Mason, Aorangi, Feilding .. — 1,530 Easton, A. S., Foxton .. .. .. 1,740 1,960 Easton, F. S., Foxton .. .. .. 2,000 400 Eglinton, A. E., Spring Grove, Sanson .. 620 Nil

No. of Slieep on April 30, April 30. 1926. 1927. Manawattj County—continued. Eglinton, C. E. J., Box 18, Spring Grove, — 659 Sanson Ellerm, L. C., Sanson .. .. .. 128 68 Fagan, H. J., Willowdene, Sanson .. 1,186 1,276 Fay, William, Kimbolton .. .. 168 683 Field, H., Rongotea .. .. .. 340 357 Field, W., Halcombe .. .. .. 19 66 Foster, S., Craven House, Rongotea .. 20 37 Fraser, D. (Estate of), (c/o T. Gorringe,) 1,819 3,481 Levin Freeklington, E. F., Ohakea .. .. 428 477 Gloyn, John, and Sons, Rongotea .. 374 303 Goldfinch, A., Colyton .. .. .. 1,100 1,150 Gould, S., Rongotea .. .. .. 330 122 Grace, Frank, Sanson .. .. .. 510 506 Green, H. G., Box 20, Bull's .. .. 352 575 Griffiths, Arthur, Taikorea, Glen Oroua .. 24 22 Gust, A. G., Rongotea .. .. .. 300 40 Hammond, W. S. (private bag), Feilding .. 1,421 1,310 Harris, H. J., Glen Oroua .. .. — 148 Harris, James, Sanson .. .. .. 50 66 Harris, Job, Sanson .. .. .. 3,409 3,261 Harris, N. V., Ohakea .. .. .. 1,404 1,165 Harrison, Frank, Kimbolton Road, Feilding 1,272 Nil Henson, John (Estate of), (c/o Henson Bros.), 2,790 3,031 (private bag), Feilding Henson, Mrs. C. T. R., Sanson .. .. 382 371 Hunt, H. H., Rongotea.. .. .. 15 183 Hunt, L. J. (Estate of), Rongotea .. 196 Nil Ingram. S. W., Bull's .. .. .. 648 522 Ingram, S. W., Bull's .. .. .. 139 62 Kilgour, J. P. (Estate of), Sanson .. — 100 Kingdon, G. H., 12 Denbigh Street, Feilding 160 243 Lawrence Bros., Sanson .. .. 1,26] 796 Leen, T., Rongotea .. .. .. 818 128 Legg, J., Bainesse .. .. .. 100 86 Lowery, Thomas,. Feilding .. .. 222 237 : Lumsden, W. A., Sanson .. .. 203 226 Mair Bros., Lee's Line, Feilding .. .. 2,950 3,000 Masters, C. A., Lee's Line, Feilding .. 1,131 1,204 Masters, H. R., Ohakea.. .. .. 1,492 1,505 Matthews, Albert (private bag), Feilding .. 230 50 Matthews, G. H., Awahuri .. .. 174 177 Matthews, L» J., Sanson .. .. 210 155 McDonell, G. A., Ohakea .. .. ■—- 71 Mclntyre Bros., Box 26, Apiti .. .. — 47 McKellan, H. W., Lee's Line, Feilding .. 261 930 McKelvie, James, Rongotea .. .. 8,873 9,804 McKenzie, Miss M. P., Sanson .. .. 337 500 Milne, A. L., Glen Oroua .. .. 20 20 Nairn, James, Sandon Road, Feilding .. 182 160 Natzke, Albert, Ohakea .. .. 436 261 Nolan, J. F., Rongotea .. .. 373 12 Nutt, W. J., Kopane .. .. .. 145 240 O'Donnell, T., Awahuri .. .. 174 108 O'Driscoll, D., Rongotea .. .. 427 ; 795 Osborne, W., Glen Oroua .. .. 829 592 Parker, A. E., Rongotea .. .. — 40 Pearce Bros., Sanson .. .. .. 2,188 2,472 Pearson, R. R., Kaimatarau, Rongotoa .. 289 364 Pedersen, A., Ohakea .. .. .. 50 32 Penny, A. E. (Estate of), Sanson .. 819 Nil Penny, W. S., Sanson .. .. .. 1,577 2,145 Perret, R. and J. H., Sanson .. .. 1,899 1,990 Perry, W. H., Feilding .. .. .. 2,385 2,676 Peterson, C. H., Feilding .. .. 175 224 Port, George, Mount Richardson Road, — 500 Pohangina, Ashhurst Port, H. E., Lee's Line, Feilding .. 614 517 Port, W. D., Halcombe Road, Feilding .. 1,016 561 Print, R., and Sons, Willow Glen, Taikorea 150 200 Purcell, Dennis, Foxton .. .. 441 521 Read, W. F., Sanson .. .. .. 183 221 Reid, D. W., Feilding .. .. .. 3,409 1,544 Robinson, C. E., Claremont, Foxton .. 1,480 1,669 Robinson, F., Beach Road, Foxton .. 1,578 1,709 Robinson, J. H. (Estate of), Foxton .. 1,884 2,373 Robinson, J. W., Te Moana, Foxton .. 1,096 1,004 Robinson, O. R., Kariri, Foxton .. 1,670 Nil Ross, William, Box 41, Foxton .. .. — 1,174 Rowe Bros., Makawhai, Rongotea .. 41 21 Rowe, C. M., Rongotea .. .. 50 30 Rowe, E. N., Rongotea .. .. — 5 Sanson, A. J., Glen Oroua .. .. 162 132

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WEST COAST SHEEP DISTRICT —continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Manawatu County —continued. Saunders, E. R., Newbury Line, Feilding, 226 310 R.M.D. Saunders, Thomas, Glen Oroua .. .. 1,855 2,305 Saxton, P. C. (private bag), Palmerston N. 5 167 Scott, J. W. C., Oroua Downs .. .. 516 580 Scott, Mrs. M. C. (private bag), Feilding .. 15 14 Simonsen, L., Rongotea .. .. 159 267 Simpson, A. J., Bull's .. .. .. 801 1,016 Simpson, John, Lee's Line, Feilding .. 405 310 Stern, Chris., Rongotea .. .. 664 654 Stewart Bros., " Hazeldean," Sanson .. 800 700 Telford, W. J., Sanson .. .. .. 656 973 Thompson, W. J., Rongotea .. .. 292 296 Vautier, R., Box 48, Palmerston North . . 7 Nil Vile, A. C„ Bull's .. .. .. 421 508 Vile, C. E., Pukenui, Bull's .. .. 1,218 1,148 Wall, Dr., Marotui, Foxton .. .. — 1,120 Watts, J. W., Lee's Line, Feilding .. 240 109 Weightman, W. E„ Awahuri .. .. 326 355 Whisker, David, Gray Street, Feilding .. 362 477 Williams, T. H., Sanson .. .. 1,039 570 Wilson, Robert Adam, Moutere, Parewanui, 400 402 Bull's Wilson, Sir J. G., Ngaio, Bull's .. .. 6,456 7,137 Wightman, John, Bull's .. .. 425 447 Woodruffe, T. R. and E., Awahuri .. 643 841 Young, John, Mount Stewart, Awahuri .. 1,200 1,245 Young, Miss Ann, Lee's Line, Feilding .. 419 424 Young, Miss Margaret, Awahuri .. .. 300 88 Young, W. J., Mount Stewart, Awahuri .. 406 508 107,515 114,953 HOROWHENUA COUNTY (III Manawatu Subdivision). Adkin, Clifford, Queen Street, Levin 412 317 Adkin, G. L., Levin .. .. .. 529 543 Adkin, W. G., Levin .. .. .. 829 824 Agriculture Department, Central Develop- 1,278 1,165 ment Farm, Weraroa, Levin Akers, Hugh, " Opihi," Rangiotu.. .. 4,334 4,505 Barber Bros., Shannon .. .. .. 437 510 Barber, W. E., Foxton .. .. .. 1,026 938 Berkam, J. M., Kilbirnie, Wellington * 73 Nil Best and Park, Levin .. .. .. 3,676 2,624 Best, W. and L., Logie, Shannon .. 1,633 1,823 Bevan, Robert, sen., Manalcau .. .. 93 126 Bird, Albert, Manakau .. .. .. 713 758 Blackburne, N. C., To Horo .. .. 1,395 1,267 Blair, R. F., Box 6, Otaki Railway .. 2,109 2,257 Blair, W. J., Te Horo .. .. ..1,040 855 Blake, W. J., Te Horo .. .. .. 407 429 Blenkhorn, O., Levin .. .. .. 580 678 Booth, R. W., Waimanu, Otaki .. .. 940 870 Bothamley and Baker, Gear's, Te Horo .. 216 260 Boys' Training Farm, Weraroa .. .. 148 118 Brown, A. A., Waikanae .. .. 1,210 1,317 Bryant, A., Manakau .. .. .. 1,312 1,061 Bryant, Frederick, Te Maire, Shannon .. 1,418 1,283 Bryant, H. G., Manakau .. .. 1,111 1,162 Bulliman Bros., Waikanae .. .. 539 600 Burns, G. H., Ihakara, Levin .. .. 50 68 Carkeek, A., Te Horo . . .. .. — 222 Carter, J. F., Amisbury Street, Palmerston N. — 1,461 Christensen, T., Makerua, Shannon 30 Nil Clark, D. G., Waihoanga, Hautere Cross .. 260 Nil Colquheon, A. (T. A. Burling, Manager), Ohau 1,954 1,434 Commissioner of Crown Lands (per K. D. 1,859 Nil Jones), Wellington Corrigan Bros., Heatherlea, Waihoanga .. 217 297 Cottle, C. H., Levin .. .. .. 625 632 Cottle, R. C., Manakau .. . . 186 202 Daroux, L., Manakau .. .. .. 615 635 D'Ath, M. C., Olympus, Manakau .. 966 968 D'Ath, O. J. G., Otaki .. .. .. 407 383 D'Ath, R. M., Otaki .. .. .. 1,828 1,627 Davies, John, Ohau .. .. .. 445 306 Davis, F., Levin .. .. .. 582 396 Denton, Herbert, Denaby, Queen Street, 787 794 Levin Drake, Arthur (Estate of), Waikawa., Mana- 2,690 2,158 kau Duthie, Alfred (Ohau Property), Ohau .. 811 606 Easton, F. S., Foxton .. .. .. 520 240

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Horowhenua County—continued. Easton, Hugh C., Buckley West, Shannon 132 360 Ellis, B. L., Te Mania, Te Horo .. .. 189 152 Emmett Bros., Riversmere, Otaki Railway 193 167 Everton, B., Oturoa Settlement, Levin .. 45 53 Falloon, W., Weraroa .. .. .. 418 597 Fanning, Frank, Manakau .. .. 463 597 Field, Mrs. Isabel, Waikanae .. .. 1,675 1,971 Fraser, Tatton, Waikanae .. .. 910 892 Gimblett, A. J., and Son, Levin .. .. 1,051 1,017 Goodwin, J. P., Shannon .. .. 607 578 Grace Bros., Levin .. .. .. 2,121 2,033 Hair, D., Gladstone Road, Levin .. 383 269 Hannan, Daniel (Estate of), Levin .. 3,660 3,016 Hannan, D. K., Manakau .. .. 348 Nil Harris, W. C., Tuhimiro, Shannon .. 715 580 Hemikupa Hawea, Otaki .. .. 350 Nil Higgins, W., Waikanae .. .. 650 672 Hill, J. M., Beach Road, Weraroa .. 480 420 Hillas, T. B., Ringawhati, Otaki Railway .. i 1,285 1,296 Holmes, C. C., Manakau .. .. 2,001 1,625 Honore, J., Gladstone Road, Levin .. 600 433 Hooper Bros., Reikiorangi .. .. 776 600 Hooper, R., Waikanae .. .. .. 470 500 Horne, J., Ihakara .. .. .. 337 Nil Jackson, W., Linton .. .. .. 796 1,188 Jamieson, Arthur, Tokomaru .. .. 83 Nil Jamieson, Miss Jane, Tokomaru .. .. — 78 Jepson Bros., Waihoanga .. .. 450 100 Johnson, C. H., Shannon .. .. 296 256 Jones, H. D., Box 9, Waikanae .. .. 1,858 Nil Jones, K. D., Waikanae .. .. — 1,700 Judd, H. R., Waihoanga .. .. 324 75 Kelly, W. R., Tokomaru .. .. 466 474 Kidd, E. H., Levin .. .. .. 266 451 Kilsby Bros., Koputaroa .. . . 3,505 3,180 Kilsby, W. E., Koputaroa .. .. 426 Nil Kirkcaldie, Norman (Estate of), Ohau .. 2,411 1,962 Knight Bros., Shannon .. .. 330 332 Laing, Alexander, Levin .. .. 310 75 Lange, R. M., Shannon .. .. 924 782 Law Bros., Shannon .. .. .. 1,736 1,468 Lethbridge, G. M., Hautere Cross . . 1,792 1,718 Lock, Robert, Levin .. .. .. 259 211 Lumsden, H. A., Te Horo .. .. 1,767 1,203 Mabin, Mrs. A. E., Tokomaru .. .. 1,724 1,667 McDonald, Leslie, Heatherlea, Levin .. 1,030 194 McLean Bros., Levin .. .. .. — 845 Mickell, David, Te Horo .. .. 32 4 Milne, J. M., Levin .. .. .. 150 Nil Mitchell, Gordon G., Shannon .. .. Ill Nil Mitchell, J. Allan, Ihakara (rural delivery), 600 421 Levin Mitchell, K., Shannon .. .. .. 652 659 Monk Bros., Reikiorangi .. .. 1,115 1,124 Morrah, L., Otaki Railway .. .. 624 446 Moynihan, M. (Estate of), Shannon .. 62 186 Mullins, Samuel J., Park Road, Palmerston N. 1,474 1,530 Mungavin, J. H., Ohau .. .. 57 103 Nash, J. L., Linton .. .. .. — 12 Newman, E., Dunsanane, Marton .. 1,879 2,460 Newman, F. F., Koputaroa .. .. 1,026 934 Newton, J., Shannon .. .. .. 200 170 Nicholson and Ryder, Levin .. .. 959 709 Nicholson, Eruera, Weraroa .. .. 334 340 O'Rocke, T., Otaki .. .. .. 750 946 Perry, P. L., Levin .. .. .. 970 642 Peterson, Edward, Ohau .. .. 734 650 Poole, Mrs. M., Levin .. .. .. 13 18 Prouse, Mrs. J., (Estate of), Levin .. 220 664 Prouse, Mrs. R., Weraroa .. .. 567 482 Rasmussen, John, Reikiorangi .. .. 159 150 Read, S. B., Levin .. .. .. 150 401 Reid Bros.. Levin .. .. .. 750 889 Richards, Charles, Manakau .. 254 224 Richardson, James, Shannon .. .. 93 134 Rolston, R. A., Bluegums, Box 5, Ohau .. 584 434 Rowland Bros., Ohau .. .. .. 614 653 Rusling, F., Waihoanga .. .. 374 Nil Ryder, E. M., Levin .. .. .. 514 317 Ryder, T. M. J., Tokomaru .. .. 1,854 1,915 Ryder, Walter, Levin .. .. .. 508 150 Saint, E. H., Box 2, Ohau .. .. 322 128 Schwass, John, Boyd's, Tokomaru .. 801 1,060 Seifert, A. and L., Palmerston North .. 3,274 4,761

H.—238.

WEST COAST SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

11- H. 238.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1920. 1927. Hobowhenua County—continued. Simcox, F. S., Otaki Railway .. .. 1,250 1,164 Simcox, P., Manakau .. .. .. 1,242 1,361 Simcox, W. M., Forest Lakes, Otaki .. 1,632 1,785 Skerman and Homan, Ohau .. .. 613 338 Skerman and Podevin, Otaki Railway .. —■ 16 Slack, B. H., Otaki Railway .. .. 742 349 Smith, J. H. (o/o H. Kemp, Manager), Levin 677 716 Smith, Mortimer, Shannon .. .. — 259 Sorenson, H., Levin .. .. .. 159 136 Speirs, R. A., Foxton .. .. .. 660 850 Staples Bros., Manakau.. .. .. 624 Nil Staples, L. J., Manakau .. .. — 438 Stevens, H. W., Hautere Cross .. .. 528 521 Stratton, John, Weraroa .. .. 00 20 Sutton, A., Otaki .. .. .. 192 277 Swainson, H. G. E., Manakau .. .. 1,214 1,164 Taare, Winiata, Weraroa .. .. 334 336 Taylor, A. H. N., Te Horo .. .. 50 165 Taylor, R. W., Shannon .. .. 415 337 Thorne, A., Foxton Road, Levin .. 273 Nil Tokomaru Flax-mill Company (Limited), 1,408 2,648 Tokomaru Turton, R. W., Ihakara .. .. 1,153 1,106 Varnham and Sons, Levin .. .. 346 450 Virrity, S. M., Levin .. .. .. 187 160 Wall, Len, Te Horo .. .. .. 1,694 1,748 West, J., Egginton, Levin .. .. 144 133 Whyte, A. J., Tokomaru .. .. 675 810 Whyte, J. R., Tokomaru .. .. 212 741 Wilkinson, J. S., Shannon .. .. 607 662 Williams, H. E., Kahinu, Tokomaru .. 2,574 2,421 Wilson, F. W., Waikanae .. .. 906 896 Wilton, E., Tokomaru .. .. .. 28 20 Windley, T. H., Te Horo .. .. 95 Nil Wright, F. R., Levin .. .. .. 210 234 126,586 120,483 HTJTT COUNTY (In Wellington Subdivision). Abbott, C. J. and O., Pahautanui .. 1,225 1,194 Abbott, H. J., Pahautanui .. .. 610 606 Abbott, N. and R., Pahautanui .. .. 6,176 Nil Abbot, R., Pahautanui .. .. .. — 2,650 Agriculture Department, Veterinary Labora- 95 84 tory, Wallaeeville Alexander, A. J. Wallaeeville .. .. 355 365 Andrews, —•, Holly Farm, Wainui-o-mata .. 40 Nil Aplin, A. N. W., Silverstream .. .. 180 50 Apperley, L. P., Wainui-o-mata .. .. 6 Nil Barclay, J., Pahautanui .. .. 3,110 3,090 Barker, B. A., Wallaeeville .. .. 657 646 Benge Bros., Upper Hutt .. .. 320 294 Benge, H., Upper Hutt .. .. .. 160 Nil Bradey, Charles (Duck Creek), Pahautanui 713 724 Bradey, Charles (Belmont Farm), Pahautanui 1,009 979 Bradey, E., Paremata .. .. .. — 1,376 Bradey, Edward (Duck Creek), Pahautanui 808 662 Bradey, Edward (Sunny Bay), Pahautanui 812 721 Bradey, Frederick, Bay View, Paremata .. 865 973 Bradey, William, Paremata .. .. 1,600 1,519 Brown, Mrs. M. A., Long Point, Paremata 102 102 Buchanan and Ellingham, Hay ward's .. 1,520 1,380 Buchanan, H. D., Kaiwarehou, Waikanae.. 1,103 1,177 Burdan, C. O., Wainui-o-mata .. .. 992 897 Burdan, G. G., Eastbourne .. .. 1,694 1,380 Burdan, J. W., Wainui-o-mata .. .. 1,326 1,531 Burdan, M. J., Wainui-o-mata .. .. 1,348 1,323 Burrell, Thomas W., Wallaeeville .. 920 900 Cairns, D,,. Lower Hutt . . .. 182 183 Carter, Henry, Pahautanui .. .. 711 707 Cederholm, W. T., Akatarawa .. ' .. 527 311 Clifton, A. H., and Co., Reikiorangi .. 1,241 1,245 Cook, A., Pahautanui .. .. .. 170 160 Cook, J. H., Judgeford, Pahautanui .. 735 752 Cordukes, Frederick, Paraparaumu .. 516 463 Cottle, G. H., Upper Hutt .. .. 307 208 Cottle, W. A., Belmont Farm, Park Avenue, 1,770 1,772 Lower Hutt Cromb, J. H. D., Paraparaumu .. .. 1,488 1,441 Cromb, W., Paraparaumu .. .. 1,420 1,544 Currin, R. W., Pahautanui .. .. 88 200 Da vies, William, Paraparaumu .. .. 703 715

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1020. 1927. Htjtt County—continued. Dick, Wm. T., Ashfield, Wainui-o-mata .. 313 313 Dickerson, E., Pahautanui .. .. 2,424 2,542 Disley, 0., Karori .. .. .. 184 200 Draper, E., Akatarawa, Pahautanui .. — 406 Draper, E., Hayward's, Pahautanui .. 762 405 Evans, L. A., Paekakariki .. .. 711 708 Faulke, Dr. H. C., Wainui-o-mata .. 221 296 Field, Mrs. Isabel J. (c/o C. Smaile, Manager), 1,893 1,491 Waikanae Fletcher, James, Horokiwi Road, Petone .. 420 213 Flighty, Alfred, Pahautanui .. .. 1,065 1,070 Galloway, George, Pahautanui .. .. 101 114 Galloway, George Henry, Pahautanui .. 266 87 Galloway, Henry, Judgeford, Pahautanui .. 700 700 Galloway, J. M., Pahautanui .. .. 101 Nil Gear Meat Company, Wellington .. 723 248 George, W. H. (A. J. Ashworth, Manager), 613 Nil Hayward's Gome, Alexander T., Wallaceville, Upper 530 135 Hutt Gorrie, James, Upper Hutt .. .. 718 692 Gorrie, W. E., Upper Hutt .. .. 315 203 Gorrie, William, Mangaroa .. .. 463 442 Grace Bros., The Hermitage, Wainui-o-mata 1,684 1,393 Grant, J., Akatarawa .. .. .. 149 188 Gray, A. D., Plimmerton .. .. — 2,088 Gray, James, Plimmerton .. .. 2,825 Nil Gray, Mrs. E. L., Pukerua .. .. 1,373 1,515 Gripp, A. W. H., Plimmerton .. .. 130 Nil Hadfield, G. H., Lindale, Paraparaumu .. 2,659 2,910 Harris, David, Pahautanui .. .. 284 294 Harris, William, Pahautanui .. .. 800 900 Heathcote, G., Wainui-o-mata .. .. 79 88 Heggie, J. C., Lower Hutt .. .. 380 306 Higginson, C. C., Waikanae .. .. 1,868 1,753 Higginson, M. W., Waikanae .. .. 1,289 1,329 Hogue and Heath, Moore's Valley, Wainui- 270 304 o-mata Hooper, Robert, Upper Hutt .. .. 98 Nil Howell, L. I., Box 6, Valley Road, Para- — 265 paraumu Hull, G. B., Heretaunga .. .. 62 67 Iggulden, G. H., Pahautanui .. .. 600 672 Johnson, J., Akatarawa .. .. 158 118 Johnson, J., Upper Hutt .. .. — 101 Kebbel, E. M., Pahautanui .. .. 54-1 633 Kilminster, Walter, Belmont Farm, Park 1,335 1,000 Avenue, Lower Hutt Knight, D. and C. P., Akatarawa .. — 2,831 Leighton, H. E., 182 Featherston Street, 142 147 Wellington Lynch, Eric, Pahautanui .. .. — 3,270 Lynch, M. J. (Estate of), Paraparaumu .. 946 965 Lynch, O. P., Paekakariki .. .. 1,734 1,370 Mackay, A. I., Rauraroa, Paekakariki .. 1,274 1,509 Maclean, M. and R. (Te Roto and Uruhui 224 289 Properties), Paraparaumu Maher, J., Mangaroa Valley, Upper Hutt .. — 1,355 Mahoney, J., Paraparaumu .. .. — 60 McCurdy, Donald (c/o A. J. McCurdy), 203 224 Upper Hutt McLachlan, J., Upper Hutt .. .. — 40 Mexted, J. W., Pahautanui .. .. 2,125 1,523 Miet, P., 125 Vivian Street, Wellington .. 931 804 Mitchell, G., 34 Customhouse Quay, Wei- 400 110 lington Mulhern, John, Box 14, Upper Hutt .. 865 900 Mulhern, Roderick, Pukerua .. .. 1,706 1,525 Murphy, J. P., Pahautanui .. .. 700 700 Nation, —, Udimore, Akatarawa .. 1,135 Nil Neilsen, A. J., Reikiorangi .. .. 145 130 Nicol, William, Camp Hill, Pahautanui .. 2,390 2,420 Odlin, John, and Co. (Alex. Smith, Manager), 1,447 1,305 Reikiorangi O'Riley, William, Whiteman's Valley, Upper 54 54 Hutt Pearce, G. J., The Streamlets, Pahautanui.. 1,788 1,820 Phillips, L. J. and G. S., Kaitoke .. 446 228 Pomare and Gray (c/o Charles Gray), (Plim- 756 808 merton Property), Pukerua Bay Port, R. J., P.O. Box 6, Waikanae .. 295 255 Potts, W. H., Paraparaumu .. .. — 4 Poulson, Carl J., Akatarawa, Upper Hutt 137 133 Price, Thomas, and Co. (Limited), Upper Hutt 617 562

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WEST COAST SHEEP DISTRICT-continued.

No, of Sheep on April 30, April BO, 1926. 1927. Hutt County—continued. Quarantine Station (Department of Agri- 54 82 culture), Somes Island Reith, A. and R., Pahautanui .. .. 1,596 1,591 Riddiford, Erie, Orongorongo, Lower Hutt 7,390 7,300 Russell, Edward, Whiteman's Valley, Upper 214 Nil Hutt Russell, H., Upper Hutt .. .. 1,033 1,112 Russell, N. M., Whiteman's Valley, Upper —• 203 Hutt Russell, Thomas, and Sons, Whiteman's 1,133 1,731 Valley Scholes, Frank, Upper Hutt .. .. 875 864 Seholes, Thomas, Wainui-o-mata .. 82 82 Scholes, W., Wainui-o-mata .. .. 44 20 Smith, F. H„ Paekakariki .. .. 1,513 1,590 Smith, Harold, Paekakariki .. .. 2,600 2,524 Smith, J. S., Tunapo, Paekakariki .. 162 120 Smith, L. S., Paekakariki .. .. 2,647 2,441 Smith, W. G., Paekakariki .. .. 1,487 1,730 Speedy, P., Belmont, Post-office, Lower Hutt 344 340 St. Joseph's Orphanage (The Mother Superior) 12 10 Stace, E. E., Pahautanui .. .. — 369 Stace, W. N., Pahautanui .. .. 265 Nil Stevens, James, Kaitoke .. .. 861 906 Stewart, V. A., Stoke's Valley, Lower Hutt 361 328 Strand, W. T. and J. N., Lower Hutt .. 1,885 1,308 Stuart, Charles, Pahautanui .. .. 490 700 Stuart, David, Pahautanui .. .. 13 3 Suggitt, J., Kaitoke .. .. .. 700 886 Swanson, Charles E., Silverstream, Upper 510 542 Hutt Swanson, James, Silverstream, Upper Hutt 303 Nil Swanson, R. C., Silverstream, Upper Hutt — 273 Taylor, G. IL, Pahautanui .. .. 523 492 Taylor, H. W. P., Pahautanui .. .. 446 457 Taylor, Mrs. Annie, Pahautanui .. .. 198 207 Thompson, S. D., Stoke's Valley, Upper Hutt 33 2 Tyer, Alfred, Box 10, Upper Hutt .. 927 Nil Vella, Mariano, Mana Island, Titahi Bay .. 883 943 Walker, James (Estate of), Plimmerton .. 4,100 3,946 Wall, James, 80 Onepu Road, Lyall Bay, 2,306 2,250 Wellington Wall, L. B., Post-office, Kairanga .. 811 904 ; Wall, R. S., Mount Welcome, Pukerua Bay 1,890 1,784 Ward, W. J., Normandale, Lower Hutt .. — 869 Ward, W. J., and G. R. Hoggard, Norman- 875 Nil dale, Lower Hutt Webber, Mrs. H., Otaki .. .. 860 932 : Weggery, W. H. and V., Paraparaumu .. 239 230 Wbiteman Bros., Akatarawa, Upper Hutt 2,537 2,361 Whiteman, J. M., Wallaceville .. .. 734 710 ! Williamson, John, Trentham .. .. 292 267 ! Williamson, Mrs. M., Hayward's .. 418 205 Williamson, R. H. S., Hayward's .. 837 998 Wilton, J. J., Paraparaumu .. .. 466 452 Wood, James J., Wainui-o-mata .. — 19 Wood, J. O., Wainui-o-mata .. .. 418 508 Woodward, C. H., Kaitoke .. .. 61 Nil Wright, James, Wainui-o-mata .. .. 18 18 133,617 131,463 MAKARA COUNTY (In Wellington Subdivision). Allen, John, Tawa Flat .. .. 76 101 Beavis, A., Happy Valley, Brooklyn .. 149 24 Beech, W. L., Ohariu, Johnsonville .. 350 331 Best, A., Ohariu .. .. .. 604 620 Broderick, T. (Estate of), Johnsonville .. 363 313

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927; Makaba Cottnty—continued,. Broderick, A. T., Woodland, Johnsonville 363 92 Bryant, B., Ohariu .. .. .. 101 50 Bryant Bros., Ohariu, Johnsonville .. 4,268 4,109 Cameron, D., Horokiwi, Petone .. .. 254 199 Catley, Allan, Makara .. .. .. 50 50 Cook Bros., Makara .. .. .. 490 528 Cook, Ernest, Takirau, Makara .. .. 400 403 Coster, Alfred, 115 Upland Road, Ivelburn 1,795 Nil Dorman, W. P., Happy Valley Station, 5,682 0,220 Brooklyn Earp, E. W., Boseobel, Tawa Plat .. 12 9 Eastwick, A. J., Johnsonville, Makara .. 3,650 3,399 Emmett Bros., Titahi Bay .. .. 942 920 Prost, P. W., Johnsonville .. .. 760 712 Garrett, Alfred, Jolmsonville .. .. 173 138 Gaskin, M. and R. T., Makara .. .. 1,396 1,300 Giddings, A. J., Cooper Street, Karori, Wei- — 2,068 lington Greer, Oscar R., Clarence Parm, Tawa Flat 474 483 Greer, S. J. Tawa Plat .. .. .. 50 50 Hawkins, F. H., Makara .. .. 378 378 Hodge, W., Porirua Road, Johnsonville .. 146 97 Hook, T. E., Porirua .. .. .. 100 40 Hooper, J., Karori, Wellington .. .. 576 606 Horrobin, D., Tawa Flat .. .. 366 346 Horrobin, Mrs. A., Ohariu .. .. 1,416 1,416 Hume, W. P., Ohariu .. .. .. — 2,330 Hume, H., Ohariu .. .. .. 2,500 Nil Hyde, A., Tawa Flat .. .. .. — 385 Hyde, E. M., Tawa Flat .. .. 109 107 Jervis, Henry, Makara .. .. .. 757 626 Kilmister, Arthur, Main Road, Ngaio .. 1,821 1,720 Kilmister, F. (Otari Farm), Main Road, 1,360 1,324 Karori, Wellington Kilmister, Frederick (Kilmister's Mount), 350 350 Main Road, Karori, Wellington Kirkcaldie, J. A., Makara .. .. — 1,676 Liddle Bros., Johnsonville .. .. 881 1,005 Maher, Thomas, Porirua .. .. 2,939 2,835 McKelvie, John, Karori, Wellington .. 270 301 McMenamen, James, Makara .. .. 6,200 6,186 McMenamen, Mrs. Hannah, Terawhiti Station 9,393 9,587 (James McMenamen, Attorney for), Makara Mexted, J. W., Tawa Flat .. .. 1,018 1,012 Mexted, S. B., Tawa Flat .. .. 876 1,388 Mexted, Victor, Porirua .. .. 828 886 } Monaghan, J. and S., South Makara .. 1,566 1,575 Mungavin, Patrick, Aotea, Porirua .. 650 551 Nairn, L. P., Takapu, Tawa Flat .. 1,295 1,319 Porirua Mental Hospital (c/o Manager), 96 125 i Porirua ' Prendergast, P., Horokiwi, Petone .. 87 77 Prosser, J. H., Takapuhia, Porirua .. 1,200 1,260 Robertson, Thomas, Takapu, Tawa Flat .. 1,389 1,019 Rowell, David, Tawa Flat .. .. 420 311 Rutherford, G. C., Ohariu .. .. 1,197 1,118 Seivers Bros., Porirua .. .. .. 492 417 Seivers, W. A., Tawa Flat .. .. 513 461 Spence, Mrs. Ann, Makara .. .. 264 222 Stebbings, H. W., Pine Hill, Johnsonville 608 599 Steele, W. D. T., Johnsonville .. .. 559 558 Taylor, W. A., Tawa Flat .. .. 81 105 Trotter, W. J., Makara .. .. 31 63 Whitehouse Bros., Porirua .. .. 3,892 3,592 . Wilson, A., Johnsonville .. .. 41 244 Wilson, E. J., Hiilsbourne, Johnsonville .. 89 85 Windley, E. and W., Porirua .. .. 537 596 Woodman, J., Tawa Flat .. .. 154 189 Worters, Charles W., Ohariu, Johnsonville 623 554 70,470 71,760

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WAIRARAPA SHEEP DISTRICT. Return of Sheepowners and of the Number of Sheep and Lambs in each County on the 30th April, 1926, and 30th April, 1927.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. FEATHEBSTON COUNTY (In Masterton Subdivision). Adamson, H., Martinborough .. .. 430 449 Amos, C., Greytown .. .. .. — j 57 Arcus, W. E., Hikawera, Martinborough .. 1,369 1,413 Baghurst, J., Martinborough .. .. 205 j 453 Barton, Mrs. L. E., Pigeon Bush, Featherston 861 667 Barton, R. N., Ongaha, Featherston .. 1,823 1,860 Barton, William, White Rock, Featherston 8,659 9,711 Benton, C. R., Featherston .. .. 62 93 Benton, G. W., Featherston .. .. 696 202 Benton, W. O., Featherston .. .. 1,195 i 1,005 Berry, Joseph Smith, Ngapotoki, Martin- 967 951 borough Bidwill, C. R., Tawaha, Featherston .. 1,584 2,072 Bidwill, J. C., Pihautea, Featherston .. 2,025 2,210 Bidwill, W. E., Rototawai, Featherston .. 3,541 3,316 Bird, R. J., Capt. (Indian Army R.), Scindia, 519 227 Featherston Blundell, H. W., Ngaranui, Carterton .. 1,216 1,301 Bockett, E., Ohui, Featherston .. .. 379 33 Brabender, Peter, Woodside .. .. 476 420 Brandon, G. W., Featherston .. .. 984 978 Brodrick, P. F., Tuturumuri .. .. 1,037 1,022 Bryden, J., Tauherenikau .. .. 432 406 Buck, Henry, Featherston .. .. 331 374 Buck, W. J., Nikau Valley, Featherston .. 1,515 1,360 Buick, R., Masterton .. .. .. 740 647 Bunny, B. R., Masterton .. .. 1,034 1,022 Burch, Basil, Greytown.. .. .. 14 590 Burt Bros., Featherston .. .. 30 20 Busch, George, Pirinoa .. .. .. 74 54 Cameron, D. and E. P., Pahaua, Hinakura 7,941 8,184 Cameron, D. T. (Estate of), Glendhu, Hina- 8,200 8,109 kura Cameron, Mrs. M. B., Martinborough .. 880 758 Campbell, W. H„ Pirinoa .. .. 2,992 4,241 Carrick and Bennett, Homeburn, Martin- 2,502 2,460 borough Caselberg, A., Masterton .. .. 6,610 6,660 Chapman, M. L. P., Waipawa (private bag), 660 677 Martinborough Chennells, C., Ahikouka, Greytown .. 65 610 Chisholm, Allan, Featherston .. .. 46 123 Clark, Archibald, Featherston .. .. 1,190 906 Clark, R. B., Featherston .. .. 330 300 Coleman, W., Martinborough .. .. 1,694 1,398 Collins, D. C., Kahautara, Featherston .. 1,561 1,749 Cooper, James (Estate of), Hinakura .. 1,450 1,453 Cooper, O. C. (Estate of), (A. D. Birch, 952 1,174 Greytown, Manager) Corner, B., Papatahi, Featherston .. 329 298 Cundy and Donald, Hinakura .. .. 2,593 2,360 Dalgleish, S., Longbush.. .. .. 1,284 2,001 Davidson, W., Featherston .. .. 153 Nil Davis, Morgan, Pigeon Bush, Featherston.. 3,000 2,500 Deller, F. A., Tuturumuri, Wairewa (private 1,013 1,001 bag), Martinborough Donald, Quintin (Alloa), Tauherenikau .. 1,481 1,573 Donald, Quintin (Kohai Flat), Tauhereni- 670 741 kau Eglinton, H. and A., Wharekaukau, 2,292 2,519 Featherston Elgar, Charles, Awaawaroa, Featherston .. 2,978 3,451 Elgar, Charles, Clay Creek, Featherston .. 9,990 9,490 Elgar, Charles, Fernside, Featherston .. 918 913 Elkington, W. F., Hinakura .. .. 5,196 5,000 Evans, E. B. (Rural Delivery No. 3), Martin- 206 265 borough Farley, James Greytown .. .. 1,121 1,792 Fauvel, H. G., Featherston .. .. 246 355 Feast, W. J., Greytown.. .. .. — 117 Flipp, F., Kilbirnie, Wellington .. .. 704 Nil Flynn, D., Dyerville, Martinborough .. 285 303 Flynn, John, Martinborough .. .. j 100 150

No. of Sheep on April SO, April 30, 1920. 1627. Featherston County—continued. Flynn, R., Martinborough .. .. 150 207 Foreman, David Frederick, Longbush .. 931 860 Frater, R., Martinborough .. .. 475 555 Fuller, E. T., Tuturumuri, Martinborough 944 907 Galver, G. H., Kaiwaiwai, Featherston .. 1,027 682 Garrity, J. C., Dyerville, Martinborough .. — 30 Gawith, A. C., Waikoukou, Gladstone .. 1,920 196 Gilbert, G. W., Tuturumuri .. .. 923 948 Gillies, Guy J., Waipatu, Featherston .. 2,592 2,735 Gooding, F. N., Cross Creek, Featherston .. 800 473 Gooding, William Jacob, and Son, Western 2,700 1,880 Lake, Cross Creek Gordon, W. H., Purakau, Greytown .. — 23 Hancock, F. L., Hollow Rock, Martinborough 646 302 Hanlon, W. J. and S. A. Whangamoana, 3,453 3,297 Featherston Hansen, A. K., Moroa, Greytown .. 100 124 Hardy, G. W. B., Tuturumuri .. .. 822 843 Harris, A. J., Pukio, Martinborough .. 974 974 Harris, W. C., Martinborough .. .. 563 84 Harvey, Thomas, Martinborough .. 269 222 Hathway, D., Martinborough .. .. 1,280 1,554 Haycock, A. S., Martinborough .. .. 1,387 1,357 Haycock, T. C., and Son, Rough Hill, Martin- 1,444 1,386 borough Helmore, F. D., Hinakura .. .. 4,395 4,556 Herrick, P. M., Dyerville, Martinborough .. 293 60 Hewitt, C. H. G., Ngakouka, Carterton .. 4,141 3,842 Himona Whana, Kahautara, Featherston 430 410 Hodder, William G., Torohanga, Featherston 610 635 Holmes, C. R., Hinakura, Martinborough .. 1,509 1,214 Holmes, E. C. (c/o Manager), Pukenui Dyer- 1,546 1,350 ville Holmes, E. Carleton, Te Hopai, Featherston 2,011 2,353 Hume, George (Estate of), (c/o Public Trust), 1,876 2,206 Masterton Hume, William, Raho Ruru, Pirinoa, 4,401 3,536 Featherston Hutton, G. T. F., Martinborough .. 645 771 Hyland, J. W., Papatawi, Featherston .. 195 215 Ingley, Douglas, Greytown .. .. 2,065 2,270 Iorns, W. A., Martinborough .. .. 634 526 Jones, Dudley, Pirinoa .. .. .. 1,626 1,501 Judd, F., Greytown .. .. .. 731 712 Jury, W. M., Ponatahi, Carterton .. 1,753 2,017 Kelly, Richard, Silver Spring, Featherston 878 848 Kempton, F. V., Greytown .. .. 1,118 662 Kinsella, W. J., Dyerville, Martinborough.. 512 434 Luttrell, S. E. (No. 3 Rural Mail Delivery), 594 541 Featherston MacDonald, J. and H. A., Haurangi, Martin- 1,060 1,195 borough Macleay and Sons, The Kopjes, Dyerville, 360 Nil Martinborough Martin, Arthur, Otaraia, Martinborough .. 6,085 5,205 Martin, E. D., Waiura, Martinborough .. 6,333 5,797 Martin, Jack, Daniell Street, Martinborough 1,189 1,754 Martin, W. B., Puruatanga, Martinborough 4,699 4,375 Martin, W. J., Huangarua, Martinborough 5,770 6,100 Matthews, Charles, Oporua, Featherston .. 2,625 2,467 Matthews, H. A., Papatahi, Featherston .. 2,074 1,803 Matthews, Norman, Wharepapa, Feathers- 3,612 3,416 ton Matthews, R. W., Wairongomai, Feathers- 2,844 2,962 ton Maunsell, T. E. (Estate of), Waihakeke, Car- 815 815 terton McConnell, D. A. W., " The Shooting Box," 610 851 Martinborough McCullough, C., Whakarua, Masterton .. 980 944 McDougall, J. A., Patuna, Martinborough.. 5,063 4,244 McDougall, J. D,, Sunnyside, Martinborough 4,905 7,522 McDougall, Mrs. E., Pirinoa .. .. 5,787 6,475 McDougall, S. D., Te Munga, Martinborough 2,339 2,173

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WAIRARAPA SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

Ho. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Featherston County—continued. MeGaffin, Archie, Martinborough .. 488 930 McKenley, Mrs. T., Box 23 Martinborough 15 Nil McKenzie, James (Mrs.), Pigeon Bush, 1,005 921 Featherston McLaren, C. K. (rural delivery), Martin- 1,390 1,446 borough McLaren, N. (Estate of), Hinakura, Martin- 5,192 5,300 borough McLaren, S., and Co., Ngakonui, Hinakura 9,999 9,544 McLean, George, Matawhero, Featherston.. 978 975 McLeod, A. D., Mangapari, Martinborough 2,540 2,656 McLeod, Donald, Mount Adams, Hinakura 1,857 2,063 McLeod, F., Putiki, Martinborough .. 2,872 2,686 McLeod, M., Hillside, Martinborough .. 688 383 McLeod, M., Hillside, Martinborough .. 778 195 McLeod, Murdock, Haurangi, Martinborough 2,733 2,628 McLeod, Mrs. M. I., Hautotara, Martin- 2,330 2,315 borough McLeod, N. A., Glendryneoeh. Hinakura .. 2,541 2,279 McLeod, Robert, Ruawaka, Martinborough 3,246 ; 2,876 McLeod, W. M., Whakapuni, Martinborough 4,903 j 4,978 McLoud, D. G., Kaiwaiwai .. .. 292 167 McMaster, A. D., Korari, Featherston .. 593 817 McMaster, H. B., Craigie Lea, Te Wharau.. 5,186 4,960 McMaster, J. and J. D., Koraha, Box 24, 575 553 Martinborough McMaster, John, Tuhitarata, Featherston 1,299 1,546 McMaster, J. P., Pakohe, Martinborough .. 1,448 1,483 McMaster, J. P., Pakohe, Martinborough .. 27 57 Meikle, James, Featherston .. .. 229 281 Mitchell Bros., Tuturumuri, Martinborough 1,819 2,247 Montgomerie, Adam, Grey town .. . . 80 213 Moore, I. F., Tuturumuri .. .. 918 850 Morrison, 13. M., Hinakura .. .. 2,335 2,539 Morrison, H., Glenmorvan, Morrison's Bush 2,090 2,487 Nix, C. J., Tauherenikau .. .. 595 915 O'Noalo, B. E., Featherston .. .. 556 490 Pain, W. H., Pirinoa .. .. .. 1,820 2,539 Palmer, R. N., Longbush .. .. 831 769 Poarce, A. C., Otahuna, Featherston .. 635 530 Pearce, A. E., Tahora, Kahautara, Feathers- 1,544 1,624 ton Perry, Francis E., Maraenui, Martinborough 2,342 2,006 Pickard, D. M., Martinborough .. .. — 367 Rayson and Thomas, Martinborough .. 1,619 1,722 Riddiford, D. H. S. (Lagoon Hill Property), 22,850 23,972 Martinborough Riddiford, D. H. S. (Longwood Property), 182 189 Featherston Riddiford, E. L., Tora (c/o Manager), 22,500 23,500 Martinborough Riddiford, E. V., Glenburn, Hinakura .. 19,439 19,583 Riddiford, E. V., Tablelands, Martinborough 9,649 9,642 Riddiford, E. V., Tablelands, Martinborough 38 34 Riddiford, Mrs. Jessie M. (Te Awaiti Pro- 18,187 16,972 perty), Featherston Rigg Bros., Masterton .. .. .. 3,075 2,576 Robertson Bruce, Te Mara, Featherston .. — 244 Robinson, A., Ngarara, Martinborough .. 2,889 2,810 Ronalds, H., Fairlie, Martinborough .. 1,051 1,081 Ross, Alexander, Pukenui, Martinborough 954 893 Sadler, W. H., Featherston .. .. 31 12 Saywell, K. N., Papatahi, Featherston .. 504 667 Sharp, Alexander, Martinborough .. 1,060 940 Shirtcliffe, W. S., Matarawa, Greytown .. 519 1,024 Sievers, G. L., Hikawera, Martinborough .. 2,470 2,360 Sinclair, Miss Ann, Burnside, Featherston 1,531 1,603 Skeet Bros., Parakau, Greytown .. 1,633 1,489 Smith, M. R., Martinborough .. .. 2,832 2,318 Smith, R., Waihenga, Martinborough .. — 1,514 Smith, R. and S., Waihenga, Martinborough 3,003 Nil Smith, S., Box 44, Martinborough .. — 1,480 Spackman, C. (No. 3 Rural Delivery), 3 2 Featherston Spackman, H. (No. 3 Rural Mai! Delivery), 534 501. Featherston Speedy, W. A., Tuturumjuri .. .. 543 550 Spiers, W., Martinborough .. 1,545 1,592 Spooner, Howard, Ngakawa, Martinborough 862 750 (Bendigo Property) Spooner, Howard, Ngakawa, Martinborough 1,655 1,592 (Ngakawa Property) Stringfellow, J., Welbeck, Greytown .. 387 488 Stringfeilow, J. C., Greytown .. .. — 578 Sutherland, A. and K., Ngaipu, Hinakura.. 10,320 10,040

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Feathebston County—continued. Sutherland, E. and E., Moeraki, Hinakura 8,824 8,785 Sutherland, G. 0., and J. G., Pirinoa .. 3,053 3,236 Sutherland, J. 0., Kahautara, Featherston 504 505 Sutherland, M. A., Kaiwaru, Featherston .. 60 1,665 • Sutherland, Mrs. M. A., Watarangi, 9,375 6,563 Featherston Taylor, John, Tahirangi, Martinborough .. 455 450 Taylor, John George, Spring Grove, Long- 1,212 1,146 bush, Masterton Te Whaiti (Estate of), Kawakawa, Feathers- 6,572 7,536 ton Tilson, J. H., Pirinoa .. .. .. 1,040 1,012 Tilson, J. H., Pikihuia, Pirinoa .. .. 1,374 1,277 Tilson, Percy, Moiki, Martinborough .. 725 760 Tilson, R. R., Papawai, Greytown .. 209 278 Tilson, W., Greytown .. .. .. 662 620 Tilson, Walter, Moiki Farm, Martinborough 103 111 Tilyard, H. T., Morrison's Bush .. .. 35 26 Tocker, Arthur, Lowlands, Featherston .. 1,397 1,589 Tyer, Mrs. H., Box 34, Featherston .. 423 461 Tyer, H. H., Featherston .. .. 1,151 1,456 Ussher, E. j., Cape River, Martinborough.. 2,790 3,375 Viles, J. W. (Estate of), Featherston .. 600 514 Wagg, W. J. K., Tuturumuri .. .. 978 996 Wairarapa Racing Club, Tauherenikau .. 151 134 Wall and McLeod, Martinborough .. 1,590 1,337 Wall and Taylor, Mesdames, Martinborough 4,263 3,993 Wall, J. F., Martinborough .. .. 3,656 3,436 Wall, J. F., Riverside, Martinborough .. 3,631 3,341 Ward, F. P. (private bag), Rungakiwi, Mar- 1,376 1,211 tinborough Warren, I). S., Turanganui, Pirinoa .. 1,504 1,437 Warren, A. Holmes, Pirinoa .. .. 3,294 3,224 Welch, Albert, The Kopjes, Martinborough — 713 Wellington, J. C., Pirinoa .. .. 325 355 Wellwood, E., Masterton .. .. 815 903 Welsh, R., Kahutara .. .. .. 162 222 Wilkinson, C. C., Hinaburn, Featherston .. 120 127 Wilkinson, H. C., Hinaburn, Featherston .. 758 800 Willis, H., Featherston .. .. .. 58 67 Wood and Judd, Greytown .. .. 2,688 2,908 York, A. H., Papawai, Greytown .. 135 162 Young, John, The Inch, Martinborough .. 243 231 Yule, G. E., Featherston .. .. 798 909 [484,086 485,144 I I WAIRARAPA SOUTH COUNTY (In Masterton Subdivision). Abbott, E. M., Dale field .. .. —• 66 Allen, G. E., Tipua (rural delivery), Master- 1,462 1,258 ton Anderson, A. E. Clareville .. .. 447 343 Anderson, David, Waingawa, Carterton .. 531 527 Anderson, P., Carrington .. .. 1,000 1,000 Anderson, T., Carterton .. .. 104 132 Andrews, G. R., York Farm, Carterton .. 151 168 Bannister, B., Te Wharau .. .. -—• 374 Bannister, John, jun., Te Apiti (private bag), 1,870 1,774 Masterton Bannister, John, Longbush, Gladstone .. 106 619 Barnard, J., Solway, Masterton .. .. 1,313 1,330 Barrer, T. R., Te Wharau .. .. 3,005 3,679 Bartholomew, F. A., Rivelin, Masterton .. — 615 Barton, R. N., Bankview, Masterton .. 3,560 2,787 Bassett, Robert Dalefield .. .. 624 821 Bates, Henry Carrington, Carterton .. — 316 Beard, G. G., Mangahuia (private bag), 1,417 1,781 Masterton Beetham, William H., Kourarau, Perry 6,781 6,797 Street, Masterton Biddle, G. A., Dalefield .. .. 335 Nil Blatchford, D., West Taratahi, Carterton .. 535 529 Blundell, H. W., Ngaranui, Carterton .. J12 181 Booth, B., East Taratahi, Masterton .. 1,154 872 Booth, Mrs. E. B., Gladstone .. 790 1,014 Booth, W. H., Middle Run, Carterton .. 996 830 Booth, W. Howard, Carterton .. 1,765 1,623 Boothe, L. H., Fern Flat, Kaituna .. 266 234 Bubb, W. H., Longbush, Masterton .. 476 517 Buchanan, D. (c/o G. Sellar, Masterton), 4,551 5,254 (Tupurupuru Property) Buchanan, J. W., Masterton .. .. 6,270 6,990 Budd, C. W., Carterton .. .. 424 Nil

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WAIRARAPA SHEEP DISTRICT —continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Wairabapa South County—continued. Bunny, H. A. (Estate of), Ahiaruhe, Carter- 2,065 1,661 ton Burling, F. C., Ngaumu Road, Masterton .. 456 456 Byrne, J. P., Costley Street, Carterton .. 296 418 Cadwallader, A. W. G., Ponatahi, Carterton 1,887 1,598 Cadwallader, N., Carterton .. .. 8 24 Cameron, Charles A., Flat Point, Masterton 16,039 15,499 Campbell, Colin, Round Bush, Clareville .. 860 1,035 Carder, J. A., Carterton .. .. 230 217 Carroll, W., Te Wharau, Masterton .. 115 101 Carter, A. E., Belvedere, Carterton .. 15 25 Caselberg Bros, and Lang, Masterton .. 6,055 6,143 Clarke, E., Carterton .. .. .. 324 302 Compton, P. M., Taratahi East, Masterton 355 374 Carterton Racing Club, Carterton .. 95 110 Cooper, Peter, Mutumatai, Gladstone .. 902 2,074 Cooper, Robert, Hinaua, Gladstone .. 3,326 2,810 Cooper, Thomas, Makora Road, Masterton 680 740 Cooper, Thomas, 67 Church Street, Masterton 664 Nil Cooper, W., Waimana, Gladstone .. 1,921 1,830 Court, Francis, Fernyhurst, Waihakeke, Car- 762 791 terton Crawley, Roy, Ponatahi, Carterton .. 45 55 Dalgleish, S., Longbush, Masterton .. 1,572 782 Daysh, Alfred, Clareville .. ■ ■ 506 725 Daysh, D. R., Overton, Taratahi East, Mas- 333 276 terton Deller, G. H., Morton Road, Carterton .. 117 102 Deller, W. C., Carterton .. .. 199 46 Douglas, W. T., Te Wharau .. .. 4,170 4,500 Downes, W. A., East Taratahi, Masterton.. 110 103 Dryden, H., Carrington (rural delivery), 387 392 Carterton Eaton, T. R., Longbush, Gladstone .. 1,236 1,218 Edwards, P. H., Penrose Farm, Parkvale, 229 320 Carterton Elliott, E. B., Box 12, Gladstone, Master- 1,147 1,309 ton Feast, S. W., Grey town.. .. .. 31 34 Fensham, John, Surrey Hill, Carterton .. 155 134 Fisher, JameB, Clareville .. .. 374 438 Foreman, G., Taupapanui, Gladstone .. 120 60 Foreman Bros., Pukunui, Gladstone .. 2,710 2,798 Foreman, J., Ponatahi, Carterton .. 810 511 Forrest, T. E., Te Wharau . . .. 894 743 Galbraith, Henry, Glenroy, Te Wharau .. 608 608 Gawith, A. C., Waikoukou, Gladstone .. 250 1,800 Goodin, R., Carterton .. .. .. 850 255 Grace Bros., Weraawhaitiri, Gladstone .. 3,948 3,749 Gray, A. and J., The Grange, Masterton .. 2,300 2,010 Gray Bros., Calton Hill, Masterton .. 3,480 4,185 Gray Bros., Fairburn, Masterton .. 1,105 1,120 Gray, E. A., Gladstone Road, Carterton .. 72 66 Groves, Kenneth, Bush Grove, Masterton .. 639 772 Hayward, George, Waihakeke, Carterton .. — 204 Heffern, O., Carterton .. .. .. 509 460 Henderson, John, Gladstone .. .. 221 222 Heyder, E. A., Matarawa .. .. 465 507 Hobson, James, Carrington .. .. 435 365 Hunter, James G., Masterton .. .. 151 173 Jackson, W. H., Longbush, Masterton .. 423 373 Joblin, F., Admiral Run, Gladstone .. 1,098 1,128 Johnson, A., and J., Carterton .. .. 1,319 1,305 Jury, J. M., Carterton .. .. .. 2,641 2,598 Jury, Joseph B., Tokoroa, Ahiaruhe, 3,894 3,721 Carterton Jury, William Marsh, Ponatahi, Carterton 3,282 2,338 Kempton, H. W., Carrington .. .. 142 151 Knowles, W. F., Dalefield, Carterton .. 82 81 Kummer Bros., Te Wharau .. .. 3,250 3,350 Kummer, W. M., Rangiora, Te Wharau .. 2,169 2,018 Loader, J., Tauera .. .. . . 176 152 MacAulay, D. J., Carrington, Carterton .. 260 263 Macrae, Donald, Masterton .. .. — 891 Madden, Robert B. (rural delivery), Carring- 1,233 1,440 ton, Carterton Mason, A. C. (Estate of), (c/o J. Dalgleish), 755 1,239 Te Eringa, Longbush, Carterton Mathieson, D., Clareville, Carterton . . 295 232 Maunsell, E. H. (Estate of), Riversdale, 642 612 Carterton McGregor, D., Ngatarahanga, Gladstone .. 2,834 3,085 McGregor, M. J., Hikorangi, Masterton .. 8,517 7,999 McKay, J., Taratahi, Masterton .. .. 660 984 McKay, Neil, Gladstone .. .. 1,001 1,132 McKelvie, D., Te Wharau .. .. 530 550 McKenzie Bros., Clareville .. .. 218 Nil

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Wairarapa South County—continued. McKenzie, George, Clareville, Carterton .. — 228 McKenzie, T., Clareville, Carterton .. 33 McKenzie, William, Admiral Run, P.O. 5,974 6,086 Box 35, Masterton McKinstry, R. L., Te Wharan, Masterton 558 606 McLaren, Hugh, Hinakura .. .. 3,658 2,866 McLaren, Peter, Longbush, Masterton .. 2,399 2,187 McLean, J. A., Gladstone .. .'. 1,903 2,040 McLean, John, Carrington, Carterton .. 90 90 McLennan, M., Clareville, Carterton .. 997 891 Miller, C. E., Clareville .. .. .. 64 90 Nathan, P. H., Longbush, Masterton .. 1,343 1,687 Oates, Henry, Gladstone .. .. 729 613 Oates, J. G., Peach Brove, Carterton .. 211 194 Ogilvy, John, Gladstone .. .. 2,837 2,584 Ordish and Matheson, Carrington, Carterton 244 256 Perry, B. P., Longbush, Masterton .. 1,833 2,023 Perry, William, Penrose, Masterton •• 2,781 3,121 Peters, Henry, Waihakeke .. .. 143 81 Phelps, Barnet, Devil's Corner, Greytown 399 244 North Phelps, E. T., Carterton .. .. 318 597 Pike Bros., Tarata, Te Whiti, Masterton .. 802 805 Praagh, Van C., Longbush, Masterton .. 201 174 Quinn and Larkin, Carrington .. .. 367 387 Rayner, E. L., " Rock Inlet,'" Waingawa .. 536 590 Rayner, N. G., The Firs, Masterton .. 1,089 944 Rayner, Percy, Carrington, Carterton .. 503 627 Rayner, W. E., The Cliffs, Masterton .. 2,102 1,775 Raynor, R. O., Gladstone Road, Carterton 1,300 1,711 Reid, Thomas, Clareville .. .. 254 288 Renall, H. R., Kokotau .. .. 48 20 Renall, R. A., Bannockburn, Gladstone .. 505 556 Renall, R. A., Longbush, Gladstone .. 749 716 Renall, R. A., Springbank, Gladstone .. 1,239 1,084 Reynolds, C. L. Middleton (rural delivery), 241 224 Carterton Reynolds, F. M., Burn brae, Taratahi East.. 306 539 Reynolds, G. E., East Taratahi (rural 389 238 delivery), Masterton Riddell, W. O., Longbush, Masterton .. 1,888 1,823 Robertson, A. W., Carrington .. .. 612 600 Rogers, E. M., Matarawa, Greytown .. — 710 Ross, A., Longbush, Masterton .. .. 1,120 875 Ross, C. M., Dalefield .. .. .. 197 260 Rutherford, T. H., Longbush, Masterton .. 1,485 1,396 Savage, Jeremiah (Gladstone Property), High — 608 Street, Masterton Sayer, Charles, Kent Street, Carterton .. — 582 Saywell, William, Matarawa .. .. 168 193 Schofield Bros., Brockenfield's (private bag), 962 937 Simpson, Alfred, Te Wharau .. .. 177 194 Simpson, G., Te Wharau .. .. 214 221 Skeet, B. V., Clareville, Carterton .. 411 Nil Smith, A. C., Gladstone, Masterton .. 630 745 Smith, A. H., Dalefield, Carterton .. 328 183 Smith, R. O., Masterton .. .. 1,722 1,925 Snell, James, Ahiaruhe, Carterton .. 1,012 1,012 Speedy, Bruce, Ahiaruhe, Carterton .. 3,655 3,734 Stevens, G. and J., Belvedere, Carterton .. 709 654 Strang, J. (Estate of), Glenside, Gladstone 2,510 2,563 Strang, J. K., Gladstone .. .. 1,975 2,112 Strang, J. R., Glenside, Gladstone .. 273 Nil Taylforth Bros., Waingawa (rural delivery), 340 280 Theobald, A. V., Stoekwell, Masterton .. — 657 Toogood, H. O., Te Whanga, Masterton .. 6,300 6,975 Tutty, Mrs. J. C., Glenside, Masterton .. 1,211 1,517 Vennell, E., Te Wharau .. .. 360 370 Vennell, E. E. and A., Te Wharau .. 606 592 Wadham, E., Clareville, Carterton .. 173 152 Wairarapa Training Farm (Manager), East 863 1,014 Taratahi (rural delivery), Masterton Wairarapa Frozen Meat Company (Limited), 895 1,201 (The Secretary), Masterton Warrington, G. J. H., Carterton .. .. — 52 Watersen, William G., Carterton .. 775 416 Wilson, T. H., Matarawa .. .. 306 475 Wilson, William, Carrington .. .. 400 315 Wyeth, A. G., Gladstone .. .. 568 692 York Bros., Heatherlea, Te Wharau .. 767 800 York, Wm, Waihakeke, Carterton .. 305 306 Zillwood, C. V., Dalefield .. .. 10 14 213,738 219,673

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WAIRARAPA SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. MASTERTON COUNTY (In Masterton Subdivision). Armstrong and Kennedy, Ngamu Road, 687 716 R.M.D.. Masterton Armstrong Bros., Miston, Maungaru .. 1,674 1,781 Ashton, S. H., Westmere, Masterton .. 568 Nil Bannister, W. M., Westmere, Masterton .. 459 588 Beetham, Hugh H. (Estate of), Brancepeth, 16 16 Masterton Beetham, 0. H., Morland, Masterton .. 6,248 6,521 Beetham, Richmond, Birthday Hill, Ngaumu 966 901 Road, Masterton Beetham, R. F. R., Brancepeth, Masterton 6,855 6,707 Bennett, H. (Estate of), Fernglen, Master- 4,902 5,500 ton Betts, John A., Masterton .. .. 84 Nil Birch, W. R., Hapua, Masterton .. .. 2,666 2,106 Blatchford Bros., Rangitumau .. .. 610 611 Blatchford Bros., Rangitumau .. .. 326 326 Booth, W. Howard, Carterton .. .. 3,083 3,351 Bourke, James, Opaki .. .. .. 140 173 Bradey, F., Paremata .. .. .. 1,120 506 Brown, T. A., Waihi, Masterton .. .. 4,712 4,356 Bruce, G. A., Tamata, Kopuaranga .. 781 665 Brunton, W. T. and E., Takitaki, Maurice- 2,390 1,992 ville Buick, Alexander (Estate of), Sunnyside, 1,301 1,238 Masterton Buick, Robert, Ngamutawa, Masterton .. 91 107 Buick, W. H., Daisyburn, Masterton .. 1,179 1,032 Bunny, 0. A., Opaki, Masterton .. 162 174 Bunny, 0. A., Opaki (Upper Taueru Pro- 6,550 7,050 perty), Masterton Bunny, E. W., Te Roto, Masterton .. 2,585 2,751 Burling, F., Ngaumu Road, Masterton .. 460 400 Cameron, Allan A., Matapihi, P.O. Box 32, 3,268 3,599 Masterton Cameron, D. J., Black Rock, Masterton .. 2,620 2,475 Cameron, D. J., Sherwood, Masterton .. — 656 Cameron, I. and A., Mauriceville.. .. 2,413 2,320 Cameron, Mesdames A. R., and A. T. 708 Nil Thompson, Sherwood, Masterton Cameron, W. L., Te Ore Ore, Masterton .. 1,161 1,340 Cameron, Walter, ICurupatu, P.O. Box 32, 3,757 3,363 Masterton Campbell, A., Kopuaranga .. .. 136 108 Campbell, J., jun., Waipipi, Opaki .. 150 45 Campbell, John, jun., Essendale, Opaki, via 760 710 Mount Bruce, Masterton Campbell, John, jun., Ratanui, Opaki .. 1,984 2,085 Campbell, John, Riverside, Opaki .. 1,771 1,651 Campbell, S., P.O. Box 145, Masterton .. -— 680 Candy, F. H., Ngaumu Road, Masterton .. — 436 Card, J. A., Flat Spur, Masterton .. 1,877 1,651 Carroll, W., Poroporo .. .. .. 527 491 Carswell, J. W., Bideford .. .. 800 156 Chalmers, F. E., Te Awa, Masterton .. -— 243 Chalmers, M. E. and F. H., Fernyhurst, 3,869 3,034 Masterton Christensen, Hans, Fernhill, Mount Bruce, 425 432 Masterton Clarke, Charles, Ngaumu Road, Masterton 709 795 Clarke, F. J., Matahiwi, Masterton .. 725 585 Clarkson, G., Sunders Road (rural mail 1,046 1,034 delivery), Eketahuna Cockburn-Hood-Shapland,C. E., (Estate of), 9,070 9,086 Glendonald, Masterton Colquhoun, J. William, Rangitumanu, Mas- 790 942 terton Coom, Mrs. B. H., Upper Plain, Masterton — 1,751 Cooper, D. J., Fernridge, Masterton .. — 193 Cooper, H. J., Elmsmere, Masterton .. 1,014 740 Cooper, H. T., Stronvar.. .. .. 754 943 Cooper, J. C., Cole Street, Masterton .. 4,010 5,688 Cooper, J. T., Te Ore Ore, Masterton .. 137 210 Cooper, 0. H., Rongomai .. .. 368 380 Cottle, A. B. (Mikimiki Property), Kopua- 794 954 ranga Cottle, A. B., No. 1 Farm, Kopuaranga .. 238 244 Cottle, H. J., Kopuaranga .. .. 203 203 Cottle, W. J., Kopuaranga .. .. 374 343 . Coulson, F. R., Brancepeth, Masterton .. 467 536 Creswell, Edward, Ngaonui, Masterton .. 1,852 2,039 , Crew, J., Kaituna, Masterton .. .. 651 560 Cripps, Thomas, Seven Oaks, Masterton .. 643 679 ,

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Masterton County—continued. Cross, L. W., Poplar Grove, Alfredton .. 1,710 1,320 Crozier, Mrs. J. V., Wangaehu R.M.D., 900 919 Masterton Daken, H. B., Ratanui, Mount Bruce, 663 815 Masterton Daniell, L. T., Wairere, Mauriceville .. 3,979 5,031 Davis Bros., Alfredton .. .. .. 476 429 Dickens Bros., Alfredton .. .. 2,031 868 Donald Bros., Kopuranga .. . . 135 200 Donald, David, Pakaraka, Masterton .. 2,845 2,642 Donald, James, Mount Clyde, Bideford, 1,430 1,503 Masterton Donald, L., Potaerau, Te Ore Ore, Masterton 549 552 Donald, L. N., Hadleigh (private bag), 2,380 2,354 Masterton Donovan, W. H., Rangitumau .. .. 805 766 Dorset, Fred, Te Whiti, Masterton .. 698 702 Dorset, F. E., Opaki, Masterton .. .. 351 513 Dorset, W. L. R., Opaki, Masterton .. 160 Nil Dryden, H., Ahunui, Martinborough .. ■— 358 Duffy, B. W, Taueru, Masterton .. 2,900 3,078 Duncan, J., Tiraumea, Eketahuna .. 850 724 Dunn, Thomas, Mauriceville .. .. 1,736 1,789 Elliott Bros., Ngahape (private bag), Brance- 1,700 1,620 peth, Masterton Elliott, G. P., Wangaehu, Masterton .. 1,091 1,093 Engall, G. H. S., Totara Flats P.B., Masterton 533 670 Evans, Frederick, Gordon Street, Masterton 83 65 Evans, H., Upper Plain, Masterton .. 214 523 Evans, H. A., Kopuaranga, Masterton .. 689 890 Falconer, P., Wangaehu, Masterton .. 930 1,195 Falloon, Henry, Pine Bank, Masterton .. 1,080 1,198 Falloon, J. W. A., Rosebank, Bideford, 3,083 6,128 Masterton Ferguson, Mrs. Enid E., Te Parae, Masterton 3,343 3,477 Ford, G. H., Ihuraua, Mauriceville .. 280 290 Free, W. L., Matahiwi, Masterton .. 1,141 1,426 Gawith, S. R, Upper Plain, Masterton .. — 253 Geddes, A., Poroporo, Masterton.. .. 457 483 Gifford, Jacob, Whareama, Masterton .. 690 614 Glover, T. N., Poroporo, Masterton .. 577 629 Godinagh, M., Alfredton .. .. 803 817 Gordon, W. H., Ngahape (private bag), 1,327 1,283 Masterton Gordon, W. H. (Akura Property), Ngahape — 211 (private bag), Masterton Gorringe, H. H., Fernridge, Masterton .. 189 193 Graham, Mrs. E. J., Wangaehu, Masterton 1,424 1,350 Groves, N. W., Bush Grove, Masterton .. 2,055 2,635 Hansen, A. K., Moroa, Greytown .. 540 598 Harcombe, W. H., Upper Plain, Masterton 67 163 Harman, R. J., Tawa Roa, Haunui .. 1,192 1,217 Harris, Robert, (rural delivery), Masterton 401 477 Hart, G. H. C., Haunui.. .. .. 383 366 Harvey, John, Rangitumau, Masterton .. 956 1,010 Hay and Turner (Benmore private bag), 932 914 Masterton Henderson, J. (Estate of), Langdale, Master- 1,368 1,383 ton Hillas, Mrs. Blanche, Pori, Pahiatua .. 920 901 Hoffeins, F. H. N., 107 Lincoln Road, Mas- — 183 terton Holmes, H. (Estate of), Matahiwi .. 5,611 5,470 Holmes, J. S. F., Matahiwi, Masterton .. 3,988 3,995 Holmwood, C., jun., Bush Croft, Masterton — 30 Houlbrooke, L., Tiraumea .. .. 600 1,525 Houlbrooke, L., Tiraumea .. .. 1,227 Nil Hume, H. T. (Abbotsford), Te Ore Ore Road, 5,415 6,458 Masterton Hume, H. T. (Homebush Property), Te Ore 388 194 Ore Road, Masterton Hume, Mrs. E. (Opaki Property), Te Ore Ore — 224 Road, Masterton Hume, Mrs. E., Te Ore Ore Road, Masterton 1,016 560 Hunt, E. V., Mikimiki, Masterton .. 400 270 Hunt, R. B., Mikimiki, Masterton .. 1,921 2,368 Hunter, Mrs. T. H., Glentanna (private bag), 813 836 Masterton Jackson, L., Kopuaranga .. .. 614 670 Jackson, R. (c/o D. McKenzie), Woodlands, 1,006 1,062 Masterton James, J. M. and D., Rangitumau, Master- 1,715 1,830 ton James, J. M. and D., Wangaehu, Masterton j 2,588 1 2,535

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WAIRARAPA SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Mastebton County—continued. James, William, Wangaehu, Masterton .. 1,837 1,873 Johnston, Jacob (Estate of), Mount Bruce, 510 343 Masterton Johnston, Mrs. A. M. (o/oM. A. A. Cameron), 4,215 4,395 Glencrieff, Masterton Jones, H. L., Poroporo, Masterton .. 218 256 Judd, J. and G., Manaia, Masterton .. 622 687 Judd, Mrs. B. C. M., High Street, Masterton 31 32 Kebbell Bros., Te Hoe, Alfredton .. 7,130 7,033 Kebbell, H. N., Ngapuka, Alfredton .. 4,114 3,484 Kebbell, W. M., Nga Rata, Alfredton .. 5,459 5,645 Keir, Mrs. A. M., Opakiki Road, Masterton — 205 Keith, A., Upper Plain, Masterton .. — 43 Kerins, M., Akura Road, Masterton .. 300 123 Kjestrup, W. E., Westmere, Masterton .. 891 820 Koce, Frank, Alfredton .. .. 418 408 Laing, J. S., Bideford .. .. .. 1,732 1,660 Laing, W. G., Upper Plain, Masterton .. 1,177 304 Larsen, A., Rangitumau .. .. 507 588 Lee, Harry W., Braemar, Masterton .. 583 579 Lees, Mrs. M. L., Rameslie (private bag), 852 1,073 Masterton Lett, J. P., Elmley, Taueru, Masterton .. 1,648 1,722 Liverton, George, Masterton .. .. -— 3,416 Liverton, Robert, Rewanui, Masterton .. 7,914 4,700 Lord, H. J. W., Rangitumau .. .. 4,550 4,660 Mace, Walter, Bramerton, Taueru, Master- 6,358 6,598 ton MacRae, John (Estate of), Waimanu (James 4,317 2,285 McKenzie, Manager), Masterton Mallabar, Mrs. M. A., Hillside, Mauriceville 670 660 Maunsell, P. G., Te Rangi, Masterton .. 2,917 3,756 Maunsell, H. B., Rathkease (Opaki Property) 602 852 Mawley, H. H., Wangaehu, Masterton .. 5,321 5,889 Mawley, S., Ditton, Masterton .. .. 3,957 3,896 McDonald, J. G., Carterton .. .. 406 507 McDonald, Mrs. M., Laudle, Rangitumau .. 439 425 McGillicuddy, John, Waingawa (rural de- 3 Nil livery), Masterton McGovern, R., Greenhills, Rangitumau .. 1,247 1,250 McGovern, W., Te Ore Ore, Masterton .. 989 125 McGregor, Mrs. C. L., Clengyle, Masterton 70 100 McGregor, D. (Estate of), Fernridge, Master- 822 728 ton McGregor, J., jun., Wangaehu, Masterton 549 610 McGregor, James, Upper Plain, Masterton 73 86 McGregor, William, Poroporo .. .. 689 774 McKay, Adam (Burnside Property), (rural 2,862 3,578 delivery), Masterton McKay, Adam, West Bush Road (rural 560 476 delivery), Masterton McKay, John, Kurumakenono, Masterton.. 1,082 978 McKay, John, Greenfields, Masterton .. 927 1,070 McKenzie, D. (Executors of), Hillend, Bide- 2,205 2,432 ford, Masterton McKenzie, Donald, jun., Woodlands, Mas- 2,571 3,112 terton McKenzie, H. K., P.O. Box 3, Masterton .. 248 283 McKenzie, H. K., P.O. Box 3, Masterton .. 223 97 McKenzie, James, Maungahina, Te Ore Ore, 2,133 2,096 R.M.D., Masterton McKenzie, John, Pukete, Masterton .. 5,198 5,254 McKenzie, Joshua, Westmere R.D. .. 355 395 McKenzie, M., 182 Dixon Street,Masterton 72 102 McKenzie, M. H., Kopuaranga .. .. 55 54 McKeazie, R. D., Myrtle Farm, Kopuaranga 371 570 McKenzie, William, Burnside, P.O. Box 35, 68 63 Masterton McKenzie, William, Oakdale, Box 35, Mas- 1,095 1,180 terton McKillop, J. C. (Estate of), Puketiritiri, 4,075 3,213 Masterton MoLachan, N. H., Rangitumau, Masterton 719 718 McLachlan, Donald (Estate of), Rangitumau 939 846 R.D., Masterton McLachlan, Donald (Estate of), Rangitumau, — 140 Masterton McLachlan and Son, Mount Bruce, Masterton 1,330 1,332 McLachlan, P. D., Willowpark, Masterton 1,251 747 McLaren, W. P., Te Rangitumau, Masterton 1,874 1,996 McLennan, John, 40 Cornwall Street, 2,688 2,629 Masterton McLeod, A., The Homestead, Mount Bruce, 1,724 1,939 Masterton

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927; Mastekton County—continued. McRae, J. (Estate of), Weraiti (James 2,119 4,022 McKenzie, Manager), Masterton Millar Bros., Kopuaranga .. .. 442 476 Millar, P. J., Mount Brace Road, Masterton 613 828 Miller, Robert, Kopuaranga .. .. 626 664 Moodie, J. B. and J. C. (W. E. Axup, 750 750 Manager, Glentui), (private bag), Masterton Moore, G., jun., Waikaraka, Masterton .. 1,470 1,233 Moore, George and J., Beaumont, Masterton 7,982 3,497 Moore, George Eparaima, Masterton .. 2,900 2,884 Moore, John (Waiorongo Property), Epa- — 4,586 raima, Masterton Moran, S. J., Masterton .. .. 713 797 Morris, Mrs. Eleanor, Te Ore Ore, Masterton 7 133 Morrison, H., Awatoitoi, Masterton .. 9,459 9,215 Morrison, R. M. (Estate of), Blairlogie, Mas- 10,046 10,322 terton Nathan, P. H., Upper Plain, Masterton .. — 209 Nicholls, J. R., Brookdale (private bag), 1,750 1,800 Masterton Nitz Bros., Stansborough, Masterton .. 5,370 5,681 O'Brien, J., Poroporo, Masterton .. 950 856 O'Brien, W. P., Ngahape (private bag), 913 641 Masterton O'Hara, J. H., Poroporo, Masterton .. 919 627 Olsen, John, Haunui .. .. .. 702 694 Pain, J. A., Mikimiki, Masterton .. 553 466 Paku Bros., Ngamahanga (private bag), 1,454 1,412 Masterton Paku Tioi, Okautete, Masterton .. .. 225 153 Pal, Isaac, V., Alfredton .. .. 300 311 Palmer, P. G., Bushy Park, Kopuaranga .. 557 520 Parry, P. W., Mount Brace, Masterton .. 1,013 927 Parsonson, Dalton McN., " The Poplars," 621 603 (rural mail delivery), Eketahuna Parsonson, John T. D. (No. 3 rural mail 255 255 delivery), Eketahuna Patchett, A. J., Glenroy, Pahiatua .. 476 456 Percy, A. G. (Estate of late), Te Ore Ore, — 1,309 Masterton Percy Bros., Bowlands, Bideford.. .. 4,990 Nil Percy Bros., Te Ore Ore, Masterton .. 2,302 Nil Percy, P. (Estate of late), Te Ore Ore, Mas- — 1,103 terton Percy, J. H. (Waterfall Property), Tividale, 5,880 2,039 Masterton Percy, J. H. (Tividale Property), Tividale, — 3,953 Masterton Percy, Oswald J., Te Ore Ore, Masterton .. — 808 Perry, G. H., Upper Plain, Masterton .. 1,069 1,320 Perry, J. P., Sulphur Wells, Masterton .. 3,656 3,505 Perry, J. W., Brentwood, Upper Plain, : — 210 Masterton Pharazyn, C. B., Hutinga, Kopuaranga .. 4,130 4,045 Pike Bros., Puke Ngaio, Te Whiti, Master- 2,041 1,808 ton Pike Bros., Te Whiti, Masterton .. 4,210 5,917 Potter, T. H., Kaituna, Masterton .. 140 77 Price, F., West Bush Road, Masterton .. 498 510 Raleigh, S. K., Tarua, Saunders Road, 902 1,060 Alfredton Ramsden, C. C. (Estate of), Rangitumau .. 891 938 Raukura, Mrs. Himiona, Okautete .. 702 646 Rayner, H. J., P.O. Box 74, Masterton .. 490 447 Rayner, H. J., P.O. Box 74, Masterton .. —■ 391 Reader, A. E., Mount Bruce, Masterton .. 539 638 Reed, John, Tiraumea, Eketahuna .. 672 712 Renall, H. E., Poroporo, Masterton .. 1 549 661 Riddiford, R. E. W. (Estate of), Orui, 110,993 12,153 Masterton Ritchie, W., Ngaumu Road (rural mail 189 277 delivery), Masterton Russell, Mrs. E. A. (c/o K. Scott), Te Pari, 3,686 3,716 Masterton Rutherfurd, A. J. and A- M., Moroa, Alfred- 4,400 6,500 ton Saunders, E. R. and T., Newberry Line, 6,537 6,420 R.M.D., Feilding Sharp, R. W., Westmere, Masterton .. 1,139 914 Shaw, G., Te Ore Ore, Masterton .. 2,018 2,059 Sinclair, Mrs. M. J., Kaituna (rural delivery), 173 188 Waingawa Skeet, B. V., Upper Plains, Masterton .. 128 120

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WAIRARAPA SHEEP DISTRICT —continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, (April 30, 1026. 1927. Mastekton County—continued. Skeet, B. V. (Kohekohe Property), Upper — 2,499 Plain, Masterton Skeet, Harold, Ngaumu Road, Masterton .. 609 496 Sladden, Hubert, Kohiwai (private bag), 2,763 2,217 Masterton Smith, D., Stonehurst, Masterton .. 1,318 1,356 Smith, John, Forest Flat, Eketahuna .. 1,190 973 Smith, R. 0. Earlyhurst, Masterton .. 3,077 3,102 Smith, S. W., The Terrace, Lansdowne, 2,535 1,897 Masterton Stark, A., Tautane, Ngaumu Road, Mas- 536 Nil terton Stempa, J., and H. Birch, Matahiwi .. 345 329 Stoddart, W., Bideford .. .. 1,170 1,182 Summers, H. H., Ngahape, Masterton .. — 754 Summers, T. and H., Branoepeth .. 1,674 Nil Summers, T. L., Ngahape, Masterton .. — 928 Sutton, H. H., Kinver, Whareama .. 138 202 Sykes, Mrs. E. E. B., Akura, Masterton .. 291 Nil Sykes, O. L., Westmere, Masterton .. 765 815 Tatham, J. H. (Estate of), Homewood, Mas- 7,839 7,941 terton Tatham, Mrs. J. H., (Waikohi Property), 2,514 2,780 Homewood, Masterton Taylforth, John, Fernridge, Masterton .. 356 Nil . Taylor, C., Beaumaris, Masterton .. 1,137 1,052 Taylor, Thomas, jun., Beaumaris, Masterton 2,033 1,851 Taylor, W., Makanui, Beaumaris, Masterton 1,371 1,025 The Otahuao Estate (c/o C. J. Bennett), 5,080 4,982 Masterton Thomson, George, Poroporo, Masterton .. 492 596 Tihi Rei, Paku, Okautete .. .. 125 90 Tioi, Waaka, Stronvar, Masterton .. 760 710 Toogood, J. A. and C. H., Ngaiana .. 3,500 3,588 Tuxford Bros., Glenlean, Masterton .. 2,346 2,455 Tylee, W. E. C. (Estate of), Upper Plain, 140 Nil Masterton Vallance, C. F., Kahumingi, Masterton .. 9,810 9,780 Vallance, C. H., Ngatahuna, Masterton .. 4,290 4,489 Vallance, F. B., Waimapu, Bideford, Master- 3,913 3,480 ton Wadham, Edward (Estate of), (rural 801 700 delivery), Waingawa Wagland, Charles (Estate of), Willowbank, 479 571 Masterton Wairarapa Farmers' Co-operative Associa- 776 854 tion (Limited), Kintail, Masterton Wallis, W. H., Tiraumea, Eketahuna .. 529 490 Ward, Mrs. J. F., Wangaehu, Masterton .. — 1,249 Wardell, H. H. (Estate of), Stronvar, Mas- 2,480 2,244 terton Wardell, T. W. (Estate of), Waingawa, Mas- 736 724 terton Wardell, T. W. (Estate of), Te Whiti, Mas- 5,357 5,378 terton Welch, A. and 0., Argyle, Akura, Masterton 524 Nil Welch, C. L., Te Mara, Mount Bruce, Mas- 1,051 977 terton Welch, Lewis, Mount Bruce, Masterton .. 396 358 Welch, P. R., Upper Plain, Masterton .. . — 368 Welch, R., Kaituna .. .. .. 172 222 Welch, W. J. (Estate of), Upper Plain, 150 150 Masterton West, H., Mikimiki, Masterton .. .. 2,101 2,203 Weston, I. W., Mount Bruce Road .. 369 190 Weston, T. A., jun., Ihuraua, Mauriceville 1,049 980 Williams, E. T. (Estate of), (c/o Geo. 5,981 6,200 Foreman, Manager, Mamuku), Masterton Williams, G. C., Te Parae, Masterton .. 5,932 6,181 Williams, H. G., Kumukumu, Masterton .. 5,718 5,540 Wilson, E. J., Matahiwi, Masterton .. 1,043 911 Wilton, E. T., Rangitumau, Masterton .. 1,122 969 Wilton, L. R., Rangitumau .. .. 350 431 Wilton, R., Rangitumau .. .. 163 169 Wilton, W. T., " Mangarai," Tane, Eketahuna 955 925 Wingate, John, Opaki .. .. .. 380 269 Wrigley, James C. (Estate of), Tuki Waha, 995 1,089 Masterton Wrigley, John C. (private bag), Masterton 858 950 Wrigley, Mrs. E. A., " Tuki Waka," Bideford, — 266 Masterton Wrigley, Mrs. E. N. (c/o John Wrigley), 536 588 (private bag), Masterton Wrigley, Mrs. E. S. (c/o W. L. Wrigley), 659 649 (private bag), Masterton Wrigley, F. G., Rangitumau, Masterton .. 30 38

No. of Sheep on April 80, April 30, 1926. 1927. Mastertoh County—continued. Wrigley, W. L. (private bag), Masterton .. 914 904 Wyeth, A., Westmere, Masterton .. 502 505 Wyeth Bros., Mount Bruce, Masterton .. 872 955 Wyeth, T., jun., Mount Bruce Road, Master- 591 641 ton Yates, John, and Sons (Estate of), Upper 1,029 972 Plain, Masterton 513,622 525,524 CASTLEPOINT COUNTY (In Masterton Subdivision). Andrew, Messrs. J. M. and J., Ica, Masterton 3,855 4,250 Andrew, P., Whareama .. .. 1,600 1,606 Andrew, William, Upper Plain, Masterton 1,917 1,973 Ataek, A. E. H., Langdale, Masterton .. 363 230 Balfour, Ian I)., Bute, Masterton .. 2,721 2,980 | Bannister, R., Whareama .. .. 965 723 j Bannister, T. C. (Estate of), Whareama .. 538 408 J Bartholomew, F. W., Tinui, Masterton .. 3,006 2,985 [ Belliss, H. C., Wingaire, Tinui .. .. 2,632 2,909 j Bennett, Harold, The Terrace, Tinui .. 858 1,057 i Brooks, W. H., Thorplands, Tinui .. 1,160 914 Burge, Mrs. M. M. A., Annedale, Tinui .. 19,186 18,134 Cameron, J. H., Rewa Rewa, Tinui .. 4,040 2,625 Cameron, J. H., le Paraetai, Tinui .. — 1,025 Carman, E. J., Willowbank (private bag), 680 652 Masterton Carson, H. J., Langdale, Masterton .. I 306 350 Collerton, Edward P., Rathmore Farm, Tinui | 122 118 Dalziell, W., Manawa, Tinui .. .. 6,997 7,836 Dickens, W. H., Riverside, Tinui .. 3,528 3,860 Douglas, James, Pine Spur, Beauly, Mas- 493 680 terton Douglas, William, Langdale Junction, Mas- 660 692 terton Foreman Bros., Awapiripiri, Whakataki .. 4,112 4,223 French, W. H., Beauly, Masterton .. 1,037 1,114 Gill, S. J. (c/o Levin and Co.), Masterton 3,149 3,287 Groves, H. G., Marangai, Masterton .. 3,609 3,494 Groves, N. W., Bush Grove, Masterton .. 2,430 1,375 Groves, W. G., Bush Grove, Masterton .. 3,676 3,330 Harvey, B. M., and Innes, J., Whakataki 912 950 Harvey, Ian H., Whakataki .. .. 220 253 Holdsworth, S., Mount Pleasant (private 320 218 bag), Masterton Holes, John, Okau, Whakataki .. .. 91 127 Holes, Richard (Estate of), Whakataki .. 102 Nil Horsbrugh, C. C., Whareama, Masterton .. — 384 Hudson, J., Waimimi, Masterton .. 6,266 6,478 Hull, Wm. B., Paitawa (private bag), Master- 881 1,040 ton Johnston, W. W. (Estate of), Castlepoint .. 7,230 7,130 King, W. A., Otahome, Castlepoint .. ! 1,024 1,015 Laing, J. M., The Peaks, Masterton .. I 2,666 3,279 Langdon Bros., Tinui .. .. .. 1,381 1,432 Langdon, J. S. (Estate of), Tinui .. 2,030 2,074 Lennie, James, Opaki Road, Masterton .. 498 614 Maunsell, H. B., Masterton .. .. 11,084 12,631 Maunsell, R. E., Ruru, Masterton .. 5,398 5,932 Meredith, L., Okar, Masterton .. .. 2,813 2,795 O'Connor, J., Peachgrove, Tinui .. 1,211 1,216 Pain, Edwin (private bag), Matira, Masterton 4,040 3,097 Pain, George, Te Mai, Tinui .. .. 12,466 12,335 Palliser, C., Whareama .. .. .. 656 773 Perry, R. W., Thorpe, Tinui .. .. 486 Nil Perston, M. H., Langdale, Masterton .. 1,218 1,237 Pilmer, A. G„ Spring Hill, Tinui .. 4,162 4,961 Pilmer, R. S., Waiteko, Masterton .. 3,319 3,355 Reed, Mrs. E. M., Annedale, Tinui .. 6,508 5,950 Schofield, A. A., Aberfoyle, Castlepoint .. 2,159 2,300 Schofield, E. H., Glenroa, Tinui .. .. 912 1,150 Schofield, Mrs. L. E., Triangle, Masterton 1,079 967 Schofield, S., Ekenui, Tinui .. .. 1,818 1,867 Smith, E. H., Annedale, Tinui .. .. 471 Nil Speedy, Albert J. (private bag), Awatea, 3,174 3,505 lilcistcrton Speedy, D. H., Flag Creek, Tinui .. 5,047 5,918 Stilborn, D., Tinui .. .. .. 2,643 2,715 Street, George, Whareama .. .. 143 34 The Manager, MataikonaEstate, Whakataki 9,166 9,868 Station, Whakataki White, W. W., Whareama, Masterton .. 709 721 177,943181,151

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WAIRARAPA SHEEP DISTRICT —continued.

12— H. 238.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. EKETAHUNA COUNTY (In Maaterton Subdivision). Albrechtsen, Neil, Mangaoronga, Eketahuna 483 470 Algie, W. S., and Son, Hillside (rural mail), 2,226 2,302 Eketahuna Allan, Hugh, Putara, Eketahuna .. 331 332 Andersen, Anders (Estate of), Eketahuna 882 965 Anderson, A. S., Eketahuna .. .. 680 1,190 Anderson, J. O. W., Eketahuna .. .. 1,784 1,900 Atkins, E. F., Hukanui .. .. 358 320 Bason, S. T. (rural mail delivery), Eketa- 541 557 huna Berry, A. M. (rural mail delivery), Eketa- 18 Nil hunaBourke, David, Hamua .. .. 1,113 1,035 Braddick, G. W., Kaiparoro, Eketahuna .. 203 262 Brittain, A. E., Pahiatua .. ..1 020 1,082 Bryant, A. D., Marima, Mangamaire .. 324 337 Buick, W. H., (Greenmeadows Property), — 894 " Daisyburn," Masterton Bunny, 0. A., Opaki, Maaterton .. 1,880 1,726 Burling, F. W., Tawataia, Eketahuna .. 416 Nil Cadwallader, Mrs. E. M. J., Nireaha .. 5 109 Carter, John, Hamua .. .. .. 365 391 Christensen, L. 0., Putara, Eketahuna .. 407 395 Clapham, T. W. (Trustee estate of W. T. 1,070 1,175 Clapham), Box 4, Alfredton Clapham, W. T. (Estate), Patitapu, Box 3, 5,435 5,152 Alfredton Claridge Bros., Tawataia (Rural Mail No. 2), 258 [ 251 Eketahuna Claridge, Mrs. M. A., Eketahuna .. 105 335 Collina, C. E., Waiwaka, Eketahuna .. — 185 Cooper, 0. C. (Estate of), (A. C. P. Hay, 7,630 7,779 Manager), Brooklands, Eketahuna Corlett, Sydney, Putara .. .. 878 774 Cox, A. H., Marima, P.O., Mangamaire .. 198 330 Cox and Gunning, Waterfalls (private bag), 2,450 2,023 Eketahuna Cross, C. E., Alfredton .. .. .. 4,198 Nil Cross, J. L., Haunui .. .. .. 796 934 Dagg, Colin, Newman, Eketahuna .. 1,093 1,078 Daldy, E. R„ Hukanui .. .. 226 320 Davidson, Alexander, Hukanui .. .. 123 120 Davie Bros., Homefield, Rongomai .. 1,363 1,368 Davis, S., Atea, Eketahuna . . .. 159 185 Dick Bros., Kaiparoro .. .. .. 210 198 Dickens Bros., Alfredton .. .. 858 2,081 Didsbury, K. J. (rural mail delivery), 1,902 1,753 Eketahuna Dougherty, R., Hukanui . . .. j 767 860 Douglas, James (Eketahuna Property), 730 640 Beauly, Masterton Drysdale, John a-nd B., Nireaha .. .. 1,050 1,007 Duff, W., Wiwaka, Eketahuna . . .. 358 439 Edmonds Bros., Mona, Alfredton .. ■ 3,542 3,141 Edmonds, Mrs. Emily, Alfredton .. I — 700 Edwards, P. T„ Pleokville, Eketahuna . . ! 406 355 Evans Bros., Rongomai .. . . 423 407 Evans, F. J., Rongomai .. .. 214 214 Evans, VV. ()., Rongomai .. . . ■— 27 Falkner, Alfred, Kaiparoro (No. 4 Rural Dc- 1,163 1,215 livery), Eketahuna Falloon, A. H., Tawataia, Eketahuna .. | 1,884 1,714 Farrow, Joseph, Coldvreath's Farm, Rougo- 174 281 kokako Farrow, Mrs. J., Rongokokako .. .. 84 82 Fendall, C. R., Waitawhiti, Eketahuna ., 451 468 Freeth, W., Hukanui .. . . .. 307 252 Gaskin, J., Tawataia, Eketahuna, . . 913 712 George, S. M., Alfredton .. .. 955 1,016 Godfrey, H. H., Wairima, Eketahuna . . 4,467 4,348 Godinagh, F., Alfredton . . .. 507 538 Golder, A. G., Nireaha . . . . .. 48 55 Goodin, N. P., Hukanui .. . . 157 208 Goaa, C. E. S., Nireaha .. . . .. 112 152 Goss, W. E., Eketahuna . . .. 195 154 Groves, Mrs. M. L. (Rural Mail No. 3), Eke- 620 527 tahuna Groves, T. H., Chestervale, Tawataia .. 1,384 1,462 Gunderson, C. W., Motere, Putara .. 194 217 Gunderson, C. W., Motere, Putara .. 284 247 Hancock T. R., Putara (No. 2 Rural Do- 340 314 livery), Eketahuna Handley, Frank H., Pleckville Road, 564 578 Eketahuna

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30. 1926. 1927. Eketahtofa County—continued. Hansen, H. M., Haunui.. .. .. 62 Nil Hansen, S. Hans P., Alfredton Road, Eketa- 25 1 I huna Harrington, E. A., Hukanui . . . . I 315 278 Harvey, John, Kaiparoro .. . . 156 133 Hay, A. C. P., Brooklands, Eketahuna .. 502 Nil Hay, A. C. P., Brooklands, Eketahuna .. 734 1,380 Heckler, J. L., Ihuraua, Mauriceville .. 2,071 2,368 Hickman, G. H., Waiute (Rural Route 518 553 No. 2), Newman Hislop Bros., Onawe, Eketahuna .. 1,395 1,461 Hislop, J., Tane, Eketahuna .. .. 1,031 993 Home, William, Ihuraua, Mauriceville .. 200 228 Houlbrook, E. R. G., Tiraumea, Eketahuna 478 500 Houlbrooke, L. G., Tiraumea, Eketahuna .. j — 448 Hudson Bros., Newman .. .. 508 590 Hughan, Adam, Rongokokako (Rural Mail 662 666 No. 4), Eketahuna Jasper Bros., Newman (rural mail delivery), 956 710 Pahiatua Jewitt, John H., Newman Road, Eketahuna 152 110 Johansen, Gus., Eketahuna . . .. — 45 Kebbell, R. W., Owendale, Eketahuna .. 1,742 1,749 Kebbell, R. W., Winiata, Eketahuna .. 884 864 Larsen, C. F., Putara, Eketahuna .. 205 184 Larsen, H. B., Putara, Eketahuna .. 237 226 Larsen, Walter, Haunui, Alfredton .. 610 Nil Leach Bros., Castlehill, Alfredton .. 1,415 1,224 Lewis, F. G. (Estcourt), Alfredton .. 3,803 3,827 Lowes, F. B., Rongomai, Eketahuna .. 2,916 2,850 MacDonald, J. H., Ihuraua, Mauriceville .. 600 480 MacLean, A., Ihuraua, Mauriceville . . 330 297 Mason, T. L. L. (rural mail delivery), Eketa- 51 25 huna Matheson, J. P., Tiratahi, Eketahuna .. 935 896 Matthews, P. J., Rongomai, Eketahuna .. 224 205 Mauser, W. J., Putara .. .. .. 325 325 Maxwell, William, Atea, Eketahuna .. 343 343 McAnuly, Robert, Eketahuna .. .. — 107 McGovern, D., Alfredton .. .. 696 693 McKay, Neil and Sons, Alfredton .. — 3,800 McKenna, James (rural mail delivery), 1,482 1,272 Pahiatua McLean, E. I., Alfredton .. .. 666 763 McMaster, J. and J. A., Rongomai .. 318 242 Mcpeak, John (Hamua Property), Grey — 160 Street, Woodville Milne, D. M., Hamua .. .. .. 545 555 Moore, J., Kopikopiko, Hukanui .. 130 132 Morriss, Benjamin, Rongokokako (Rural 684 580 Mail No. 2), Eketahuna Morris?, W. M. (rural mail delivery), Eketa- 104 60 huna Moss, T., Newman, Eketahuna .. .. 20 569 Nagel, C., Pleckville, Eketahuna .. 279 600 Nagel, William, Pleckville, Eketahuna .. 1,082 1,119 Napier Bros., Stratheden, Eketahuna .. 6,077 5,718 Nelson, Archibald. Pori, Pahiatua .. 1 1,305 : 1,215 Nelson Bros., Pori, Pahiatua .. .. j 965 I 916 Nelson, F. P., Ruatea Pori, Pahiatua .. 1,420 1,401 Nilsson, Sven, Eketahuna .. .. 1,520 1,772 Norling Bros., Pleckville, Eketahuna .. 15 27 Norling, E. O., Mangaronga, Eketahuna .. 315 439 O'Donnell, W., Eketahuna .. .. 494 505 Olivant, George, Eketahuna .. .. 162 126 O'Neil, William, Nireaha .. .. 15 21 Pedersen, Neils (Estate of), e/o R. Thom- 139 Nil ason (rural mail delivery), Eketahuna Percy, L. and F., Alfredton .. .. 2,056 1,939 Perry, A. J., Rongomai, Eketahuna .. 1,282 1,308 Perry, C. T. (Estate of), Central Road, New- 86 76 man Petersen, J. P., Atea, Eketahuna .. 443 646 Price and Clee, Alfredton .. .. 1,353 1,051 Raleigh, T. O. S., Tiraumea, Alfredton .. 1,327 1,473 Rasmussen, Hans, Hukanui .. 397 512 Richards, F. H., Eketahuna .. .. 382 402 Richardson, A. C., Kaiparoro .. .. 47 40 Richardson, C. T., Eketahuna .. .. 3,829 305 Richardson, C. T., Waitawhiti, Eketahuna 311 3,701 Robbie, Charles E., Otapawa, Haunui .. 645 620 Robbie, E. C. M., Haunui .. .. — | 602 Rodney, Edward H., Rongomai .. .. 832 J 758 Rout, C., Nireaha (rural mail delivery), ' 741 j 482 Eketahuna

H.—23b.

WAIRARAPA SHEEP DISTRICT-continued.

i No. of Sheep on April 30, i A pril 30, 1926. | 1927. EivETAnuNA County— con tinlied. Savage, J., High Street, Masterton 5,540 4,965 Sehnell, Charles, Rongomai .. .. 1,148 1,216 Sehormann, J. C., Putara, Eketahuna .. 771 Nil Scott, James, Rongomai .. .. 270 262 Sexton, F., Eketahuna . . .. .. 345 Nil Sheehyn, Denis, Eketahuna .. .. 1,056 1,015 Sigvertsen, Jens P., Rongokokako .. 2,168 1,905 Smith, Charles (private bag), Waihoki Valley, 395 444 Eketahuna Snell, E. G., Eketahuna .. .. 49 Nil Southey, Alexander, Macara Street, Eketa- 405 13 huna Sparks, E. J. Hukanui .. .. .. 17 11 Stuart-Henderson, E., Mangaone (Rural 499 451 Mail No. 3), Eketahuna Studholme, H., Eketahuna .. .. 39 Nil Taylor, H., Hukanui .. .. .. 409 444 Terry, Walter Thomas, Rakanui, Pongaroa 815 725 Thomas, Richard, Sugarloaf, Haunu] .. 1,127 1,149 Thomasen, R. (Section 20, Block IV), (rural 184 185 mail delivery), Eketahuna Thomasen, R. (Section 25, Block IV), (rural 200 134 mail delivery), Eketahuna Thomasen, R. (Section 36, Block VII), (rural 187 154 mail delivery), Eketahuna Thomasen, R. (rural mail delivery), Eketa- — 138 huna Tildesley, R. H. (Estate of late), Eketahuna 1,188 1,205 Tomlinson, A., Ngamotu, Eketahuna .. 1,590 1,546 Tomlinson, B. A., Pleckville, Eketahuna . . 760 733 Toyn, G. W., Eketahuna .. .. 211 311 Tulloch, A. H., Hukanui .. . . 500 508 Turner, P. C. (Estate of late), Eketahuna .. 2,429 2,423 Twentyman, WilsonO., Hukanui.. .. 252 318 Udy, C., Hukanui .. .. .. 160 175 Udy, Guy, Hukanui .. .. .. 240 336 Wellwood and Co., Eketahuna .. .. 1,441 Nil Wilhelmsen, C„ Hukanui . . . . 27 37 Wingate, John Gordon, Meldrum (rural de- 1,617 1,906 livery), Opaki, Masterton Wall, A., Pahiatua .. .. .. 615 Nil Warner, S. E., Hamua .. .. .. 765 684 Welch, P. R., Upper Plain, Masterton .. 1,413 1,402 Welsh, J. J., Hukanui .. .. .. 843 391 White, Frank, Eastry, via Eketahuna .. 5,034 4,895 Whitmore-Searle, J., Hukanui .. .. 315 1,043 Wright, B., Tiraumea .. .. .. 1,127 1,290 156,981 155,728 MAURICEVILLE COUNTY (In Masterton Subdivision). Algie, C. S., Mauriceville .. .. 1,085 982 Ammundsen, Ole, jun., Mauriceville West 412 312 Anderson, J. O. W., Eketahuna .. .. 1,020 1,075 Armstrong Bros., Maungaru, Masterton .. 1,200 952 Bennett, D., Hoebridge, Mauriceville .. 1,348 1,159 Berney, John H., Te Punga, Mangamahoe 1,360 1,634 Bird, W. H., Mauriceville West .. .. 19 32 Breach, Rodney, Putara, Eketahuna .. — 435 Brunton, I). W., Mauriceville .. .. — 434 Bryans, James, Kopuaranga .. .. 41 42 Burton, Chris., jun., Mount Bruce Road, 295 376 Masterton Cameron, R. A., Dreyer's Rock, Mauriceville 1,500 1,460 Campbell, John, Riverside, Mount Bruce, j 588 585 Masterton Caseley, V. W., Mangamahoe .. .. 48 63 Cheetham, E. W. C., Mauriceville .. 742 725 Colquhoun, A. M., Mauriceville .. .. 1,511 1,450 Cooper, J. C., Mangamahoe .. .. 1,566 1,666

No. of Sheep on April 30,1 April 30, ; 1926. 1927. Maubioeyili b County—continued. Corrigan, John, Mangamahoe .. .. 1,050 1,145 Crookenden, E. H., Hastwell, Eketahuna .. 259 450 Dagg, H. J., Ngatitipu (rural delivery), 1,701 1,560 Mauriceville I Dagg, R. C. E., Ihuraua, Mauriceville .. 1,314 1,444 | Dorset, Mrs. Emily (Estate of), Hope Farm, 1,052 Nil ■ Mauriceville I Elliott, James, Mauriceville West .. 331 269 Forsberg, Alfred, Mauriceville West .. 534 561 Giddings, A. J., Kaiparoro .. .. 199 Nil Giles, Thomas Ruthrose, Eketahuna .. 390 410 Gray Bros., Mauriceville .. .. 1,669 1,728 Gray, William, Mount Hermon, Mauriceville, 210 226 Wairarapa Harrison, H. P., Essex Street-, Masterton .. 1,671 2,177 Harvey, John, Kaiparoro .. .. 152 132 Heckler, J. P. (Estate of), Eorest Downs, 1,593 1,648 Mangamahoe Hooper, F., Kaiparoro .. .. .. 140 143 Hudson, J., Waimimi (private bag), Master- 1,340 606 ton Husdon, J., Waimimi (private bag), Master- 539 1,279 ton Isakson, C. J., Hastwell .. .. 305 282 Isakson, Mrs. B., Mangamahoe .. .. 355 280 Jackson, C. C., and Son, Kopuaranga .. — 2,025 Jackson, Mrs. C. C., Kopuaranga .. 775 Nil Jackson, Mrs. H. M., Valdor, Kopuaranga 1,170 Nil Jennings, T. A., Mauriceville . . .. 362 327 Judd, C. R., Ihuraua, Mauriceville .. — 1,187 Judd, R., South belt, Masterton .. .. 4,825 3,248 Kennedy, Martin (Estate of), Tikitapu, 6,040 5,507 Mauriceville Larsen, L. P., Mauriceville West .. 1,351 1,356 Larsen, Lars, Mauriceville West .. .. 264 269 Larsen, Mrs. Peder, Mauriceville West .. 389 390 Larsen, Otto, Mount Bruce, Masterton .. 404 847 Lemberg, V. K, Mauriceville West . . 125 179 MacDonald, A. A., Ihuraua, Mauriceville .. 247 312 Matson, E. S., Mauriceville .. .. 2,022 1,900 Matthews, L. J., Mount Bruce, Masterton 1,087 1,225 McClymont, George, Mangamahoe .. 98 90 McDonald, J. H., Ihuraua (rural mail de- 453 441 livery), Mauriceville McGovern, James, Mauriceville .. .. 2,243 2,069 McGruddy, W. J., Mangamahoe .. 500 510 McGruddy, William, Mangamahoe .. 306 293 McKenzie, Donald, Mangamahoe .. 1,106 1,167 MeLachlan and Son, Mount Bruce, Masterton 500 550 McPeak, John, Grey Street, Woodville .. 304 315 Miller, Robert, Kopuaranga .. .. 1,156 1,500 Miller, W. A. (No. 4 rural mail delivery), ! 150 160 Eketahuna Myers, H., Mauriceville .. .. 648 714 Nielsen, M. J., Mauriceville West .. 414 380 Nordlof, R. R., Ihuraua, Mauriceville .. 324 307 O'Connor, P., Gladstone .. .. 415 Nil Palmer, T. H., Kaiparoro .. .. 132 135 Pinhey, W. A., Mauriceville .. .. 458 Nil Rasmussen, S. H., Mount Baker, Ihuraua, 1,176 1,305 Mauriceville Riddick, F. R., Mangamahoe .. .. 250 286 Seymour, C. B., Mangamahoe .. .. 576 564 Seymour, W. H., Mangamahoe .. .. 471 459 Tiidesley, F., Mauriceville .. .. 616 610 Tildesley, Fred., Mauriceville .. .. 380 408 Tomlin, J. W., Mangamahoe .. .. 800 540 Welch, C., Mount Bruce .. .. 952 1,001 Welch, Owen, Mount Bruce, Masterton .. — 457 Wilkin, R. and P. (rural mail delivery), 165 180 Mauriceville Wright, E. J., Kopuaranga .. .. 445 494 61,638 61,429

H.—23b.

MARLBOROUGH-NELSON-WESTLAND SHEEP DISTRICT. Return showing Names of Sheepowners and Number of Sheep and Lambs in each County on the 30th April, 1926, and 30th April, 1927.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. VVAIMEA COUNTY (In Nelson Subdivision). Adams, Percy, Maori Pah, Nelson .. 4,138 Nil Aiton, P. H., Upper Moutere .. .. 60 94 Allan, S. N., Tapawera .. .. . . 254 117 Anderson, P. V., Hira .. .. .. 427 327 Andrews, B. L., Wairoa Gorge, Spring Grove 274 299 Andrews Bros., Brightwater .. .. 301 249 Andrews, E. R., Brightwater .. .. 35 64 Andrews, E. R., Brightwater .. .. 20 25 Andrews, E. R., Brightwater .. .. 146 161 Andrews, E. R., Brightwater .. .. 188 198 Andrews, F. H., Atawhai, Nelson .. 107 60 Andrews, H. G., Brightwater .. .. 200 174 Andrews, J. H., Aniseed Valley, Brightwater 335 273 Andrews, J. J. and G. H., Brightwater .. 80 92 Andrews, N. W., Brightwater .. .. 191 208 Andrews, P. G., Tophouse .. .. 69 66 Andrews, W. C., Brightwater .. .. 313 360 Anglesey, James, Lanherne, Tadmor .. 255 50 Anglesey, W., Tadmor .. .. .. 151 120 Anstiee, H. (Kikiwa Property), Trafalgar 147 164 Street, Nelson Arnold, G. A., Willow Bank Farm, Waimea 75 71 West Arnold, John L., Pine Grove, Kohatu . . 364 405 Arnold, Joseph, Wilford Grove, Waimea West 23 32 Arnold, Mrs. Johanna, Waimea West .. 382 325 Arnold, Mrs. John, Woodburn, Kohatu .. 845 863 Arnold, Richard, Woolmer Brook, Korere. . 650 615 Arnold, William, Spring Grove .. .. 201 236 Atkins, George, Fairfield, Riwaka .. 78 141 Atkins, J., Richmond .. .. .. 204 305 Atkins, R., Motueka .. .. .. 216 161 Austin, G. C., Kikiwa, Nelson .. .. 350 384 Austin, L. G., Hira .. .. .. — 244 Austin, Thomas, Hira .. .. .. 274 Nil Baigent, A. P., Wakefield .. . . 51 54 Baigent, Alexander, Wai-iti Farm, Wakefield 310 225 Baigent Bros. (Wakefield Property), Waimea 252 253 Street, Nelson Baigent, C. A., Half Moon, Wakefield .. 68 60 Baigent, G. W., Spion Kop, Wakefield .. 303 272 Baigent, Henry, Wakefield .. .. 381 366 Baigent, Joseph (Estate of), Gleniti, Wake- 387 353 field Baigent, Lyell, The Swamp, Wakefield .. 274 249 Baigent, P. A., Riversdale, Wakefield .. 101 102 Baigent, R., Wakefield .. .. .. 252 250 Baigent, R. F., Tui Farm, Wakefield .. 160 152 Baigent, S. G., Tui .. .. .. 104 85 Balck, J. F., High wood, Thorpe .. .. 539 488 Barker, A. F., Stanley Brook .. .. 146 155 Barker, A. F., Stanley Downs, Stanley Brook 230 270 Barker, William T., High Fell, Stanley Brook 452 424 Barker, William T., Low Fell, Stanley Brook 208 183 Barnes, J. T., Mary bank, Atawhai .. 290 300 Barnett, S. C., Riwaka .. .. .. 82 109 Bartlett, J. E., Box 25, Richmond .. 44 72 Bartlett, J. E. (Tapawera Propert ) Pjich- 351 450 mond Bastin, W., Thorpe . . .. .. 268 Nil Batchelor, F. C., and Sons, Craven Creek, 407 246 Motueka Bate, Percy T., Riwaka.. .. .. 17 31 Bate, Ralph, Riwaka .. .. .. 104 89 Bateup, Edward, Richmond .. .. — 611 Batt, D. W., Thorpe .. .. .. 303 305 Batt, S. C., Burbank, Wakefield .. .. 375 415 Baxter, Jesse, Tophouse .. .. 434 483 Beardmore, W. G., Richmond .. .. 19 44 Beatson, Cecil D., Richmond .. .. 46 73 Beatson, Charles E. G., May Bank, Ngati- 179 202 moti Beatson, Charles H., Tui Pah, Orinoco .. 43 51" Beatson, J. G., Ngatimoti .. .. 50 47 Beatson, W. H., Orinoco .. .. 374 404 Beeby, R., Stoneleigh, Sherry River .. 186 187

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1627. Waimea County—continued Beilby Bros., Koreke .. .. .. 351 363 Bell, E. E., Maitai, Nelson .. .. 693 646 Bennetts Bros., Thorpe .. .. 456 452 Bensemann, A. E. T., Neudorf .. .. 285 325 Bensemann, C. J. F., Upper Moutere .. 117 114 Bensemann, I). H. G., Tyresdale, Neudorf.. 334 314 Bensemann, J. H. I)., Upper Moutere . . 119 Nil Bensemann, Joseph, Hillcrest, Upper Mou- 55 90 tere Bensemann, R. W., Bush Run, Upper Moutere 283 304 Bensemann, W. E. E., Upper Moutere .. — 100 Berkett, L. E., Hope .. .. .. —• 283 Berryman, Henry G., Stanley Downs, 2,134 2,025 Kohatu Berryman, Hugh, Kohatu .. .. 2,050 1,823 Best, C. and W., Upper Motueka .. • — 140 Best, Charles, Upper Moutere .. .. 122 Nil Best, George Wilfred, Richmond .. 155 125 Best, P. and P. H. (Moutere Property), 99 115 Appleby Best, 0. C. (rural delivery), Motueka .. — 16 Best, Philip, Appleby .. .. .. 54 46 Best, W. and H. (rural delivery), Wakefield 106 114 Beuke, H. C., Neudorf ... .. .. 256 129 Beuke, H. G, Neudorf .. .. .. 248 246 Biggs, Arthur A., Glen Rae, Tapawera .. 61 62 Biggs, C. H., Tapawera .. .. 20 Nil Biggs, G. P., Tapawera .. .. 70 69 Biggs, G. W., Dart Valley, Tapawera .. 668 507 Biggs, L. H., Glen ray, Tapawera.. .. 46 31 Biggs, R. C., Tapawera .. .. 62 63 Bird, A. D. (Estate of), Huinga, VVhangamoa 626 623 Bird, C. A., Birrie Bank, Wakefield .. 76 86 Bird, C. C., Wakefield . . . . .. 140 142 Bird, M., Brookside, Wakefield .. .. 62 84 Bird, Mrs. Mildred, Nikaunui, Whangamoa 141 134 Bird, W. L. (Estate of), Wakefield .. 102 98 Bisley, E. A. H., and Co., Tahunanui .. — 380 Bisley, E. H. (Moutere Property), Nelson .. 94 91 Blackbie, H., Atawhai .. ■ • .. 130 132 Blanchett, Mrs. Leon, Tadmor .. .. 79 120 Blechynden, Mrs. S. J., Roundell Tophouse 1,158 1,248 Blick, Mrs. Sarah E (Estate of), Brook Street 315 321 Valley, Nelson Bockman, Charles, Upper Moutere .. 29 41 Bookman, E. A. J., Upper Moutere .. 76 51 Bockman, Henry, Photirm Terrace, Neudorf 113 105 Bonck, Walter, Orinoco .. .. 406 404 Bonnington, Chas., The Glen, Wakapuaka — 203 Booker Bros., Matariki.. .. .. 330 278 Booth, \V. S., Brightwater .. .. 615 510 ! Booth, W. S, Glenrath, VVairoa Gorge, 512 358 Brightwater Booth, W. pS., Hillrath Lee, Brightwater .. 400, 400 Booth, W. S. (Wairoa Gorge Property), 400 Nil Brightwater ; Borlace, J. T., Trevalso, Spring Grove .. 193 176 Bosselmann, H. W. and D. F. J., Neudorf.. 269 376 Boyes, L. and A. C., The Graliam, Pokororo 950 1,048 Bradley, D. E. P., Sea View Farm, Riwaka.. 112 94 Brady, Michael, Whangapeka .. .. 356 340 Breretori, Allen, Motueka .. .. 134 102 Brereton, G. B., Orinoco .. .. 535 528 Brereton, Thomas, Ngatimoti (rural de- 577 506 livery), Motueka Bright, G. S., Redwood's Valley .. .. 155 174 Bromell, E. H., Kohatu .. .. 92 Nil Bromell, E. H., Baton .. .. .. 762 858 Bromell, P. H., Sherry River .. .. 110 126 Brooks, T. E., Sherry River .. .. 63 72 Brougham, Graham, Motueka .. .. 84 106 Brown Bros., Hira .. .. .. 188 220 Brown, J., Hira .. .. .. 52 40, Brown, J., Hira .. .. .. 52 71 Bullard, W. H., Wakefield .. .. 105 111 Bunten, W. (Estate of), Wakapuaka Sub- 129 361 urban

a.—23b.

MARLBOROUGH-NELSON-WESTLAND SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Waimea Codnty—continued. Bunting, J., Korere .. .. .. 17 61 Burke, Mrs. E. M., Upper Moutere .. 225 211 Burnett, A. G. (rural delivery), Hovedale .. — 200 Burnett, E. H. (rural delivery), Wakefield.. 112 120 Burnett, H. E., Spring Grove . . . . 129 119 Burnett, J. E. T., Thorpe . . . . 41 41 Burnett, S. E., Neudorf .. .. 31 36 Burnett, William Henry (rural delivery), 60 60 Wakefield Burrell, George N., Orinoco .. .. 345 349 Burrough, G. H., Clifton Downs, Waimea 640 660 Road, Nelson Burrows, W. G., Stanley Brook .. .. 277 287 Busch, P. F., Hope . . .. .. 169 174 Cain, W. J., Kiwi .. .. .. 61 2J Caldwell, J., Kiwi .. .. .. | —- 12 Cameron, George, Ranzau, Hope.. .. — 156 Canton, Alfred, Motueka . . .. I 36 Nil Canton, Herbert, Middlebank, Orinoco .. ; 534 572 Canton, Lewis, Kiwi .. .. . . j 521 J 450 Carlsson, Mrs. S. J., Kikiwa, via Kohatu .. 395 456 Cawthron Trust (o/o W. Rout, Secretary), 96 75 Nelson Cederman, Leslie, Waimea West .. 22 22 Cederinan, N. V. (o/o R. Springer), Waitere 886 949 (rural delivery), Motueka Challies, Alfred, Appleby .. .. 226 186 Challies, Arthur, Appleby .. .. 244 289 Challies, C. and E., Appleby .. .. 550 595 Challies, Edgar, Waimea West .. .. 1,109 991 Challies, Frank, Waimea West . . . . 524 545 Challies, H. W., Appleby .. .. 267 312 Chandler, J., Wangapeka .. .. 203 258 Chandler, R., Wangapeka .. .. 448 543 Chapman and Harvey, Sandy Bay .. 50 44 Chapman, G., Riwaka .. . . .. 510 425 Chaytor, Walter H., Glanbrydan, Atapo .. 159 156 Ching, James, Wakatu .. .. .. 20 23 Ching, W. II., Stoke .. .. .. 101 100 Chisnall, T. B., Hope .. .. .. 92 104 Christian, E. E., Tadmor .. .. 230 224 Christian, J. W., Kokako, Tui .. .. 187 174 Christian, W. R., Tadmor . . .. 460 406 Clayden Bros., Fern Glen, Wakefield . . 575 558 Clifford, J., Motueka .. .. .. 119 151 Close, H. A., Hira .. .. .. 177 148 Close, H. S., Wakefield . . .. .. 257 252 Cobeldick, Ernest, Tui Post-office .. 214 214 Cole, Gordon C., Moberley Farm, Koreke .. 73 70 Cole, 0., Pokororo .. .. .. 540 470 Cole, T. W., Thorney Croft, Brightwater .. 140 170 Coleman, A. E., Korere .. .. 242 Nil Coleman, F. J., Motupiko .. .. 119 152 Coleman, Mrs. Jane, Motupiko .. .. 131 133 Coleman, R. H., The Terrace, Motupiko .. 82 127 Coleman, W. C., Korere .. .. 244 607 Coleman, W. C. (II Property), Korere .. 125 Nil Cook, Charles, Wai-iti .. .. .. 280 213 Cook, H. T., Appleby .. .. .. 208 145 Cook, James, Riwaka . . .. .. 803 777 Cook, S. J., Woodlands, Upper Moutere .. 45 6 Cook, Thomas, Riwaka .. .. 134 125 Coppell, E. G., Brightwater .. .. 26 60 Corder, John, Wortley, Wakapuaka Sub- 190 197 urban Corrie-Johnston Bros, (rural delivery), Mo- — 65 tueka Cowin, H. Thorpe .. .. .. 411 426 Cowin, J. T., Thorpe . . . . . . 255 255 Cowin, Walter, Stanley Brook .. . . 137 142 Cowin, William, Sundry Valley, Thorpe 950 1,062 Cresswell Bros., Lower Moutere .. .. 148 218 Crichton, A. M., Wakefield .. .. 142 142 Cropp, B., Richmond .. .. .. 305 255 Cropp, B. F., Wai-iti .. .. .. 203 169 Cross, E. W., Richmond .. ... 16 12 Cummings, F., Atawhai.. .. .. 402 353 Curnow, J. H., Tapawera .. .. 950 950 Currin, F. H., Wakefield .. .. 396 466 Currin, R. B., Spring Grove .. .. 105 95 Dallwitz, B. E., Upper Moutere .. .. 84 112 Daniell, A. H., Orinoco . . .. 141 130 Davey, V. R., Pangatotara, Motueka .. — 627

i No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, | 1920. 1927. j Waimea County—continued. Davies, A. N., (rural delivery), Wakefield .. 63 80 Davies, Albert N. (rural delivery), Wakefield 222 242 Davies, J. A. (rural delivery), Wakefield .. 346 101 Davies, Job A. (rural delivery), Wakefield .. 102 338 Davies, Mrs. E. E., Dovedale .. .. 64 58 Davies, Owen J., Dovedale .. .. 145 156 Davies, Roy, Dovedale .. . . .. 220 -Nil Davies, It. G., Pigeon Valley, Wakefield .. 199 234 Deadman, J. C., Motupiko . . .. 31 30 Deck, G. M., Umukuri . . .. .. 1.166 : 1,132 Deck, Mrs. M„ Harakeke .. .. 16 22 Delaney, B., Pokororo .. . . .. 2 6 Denc.ker, A. G., Whangamoa . . .. 1 Nil Dencker, C. J. 0., Wexham, Whangamoa .. 84 151 Disher, A. J. (II), Golden Downs . . 180 | 202 Dodson, George, Mount Pleasant, Atawhai.. 204 \ 212 Dodson, Herbert, Riversdale, Atawhai .. 480 \ 489 Dodson, Percy, Whangamoa . . .. 150 j 343 Drew, Ralph, Matariki .. . . .. 201 j 150 Drogemuller, C. C. D., Deepdale, Upper 394 j 385 Moutere Drogemuller, F., Upper Moutere .. 284 I 288 Drogemuller, F. H., Upper Moutere .. — j 193 Drogemuller, Theodore J., Upper Moutere 434 443 Drogemuller, W. C. C. (Estate of), (e/o Pitt 142 Nil and Moore, Solicitors, Nelson) Dron, J. W., Waimea West .. .. 20 46 Dron, W. D., Blink Bonnie, Spring Grove.. 45 74 Drummond, A., Riverina, Tapawera , . 5,495 Nil Drummond, A., The Pines, Riwaka .. 135 122 Drummond, A. and D , Upper Moutere .. 320 300 Drummond, A. A. R. and F. P. B. Riverina, — 4,428 Tapawera Drummond and Barnett, Riwaka .. —- 11 Drummond, A. ,T., Hill Top, Riwaka .. 560 552 Drummond, H. 0., and Son, Riwa,ka .. 245 265 Drummond, James, Braeburn .. .. 76 60 Drummond, W. V., Riwaka .. .. 5 4 Ducker, H. C., Neudorf.. .. .. 20 27 Dudley, C. H., Pokororo .. .. 563 531 Duncan, John L., Umukuri .. .. 87 96 Duncan, L. G., Umukuri .. .. 49 59 Durrant, R. J., Pokororo .. .. 207 120 Eban, E. K., Stanley Brook .. .. 506 526 Eban, R., Stanley Brook .. .. 770 802 Eden Bros., Wakefield .. .. .. 320 213 Eden, George, Hope .. .. .. 39 43 Eden, H., Todd Bush, Wakapuaka Suburban 367 202 Eden, Mrs. M., Spring Grove .. .. — 26 Eden, Mrs. M. A., Hope .. .. 223 335 Eden, R. G., Wakefield .. .. 28 28 Eden, William, Spring Grove .. .. 41 37 Edwards, A. R., Motueka .. .. 23 Nil Edwards, Arnold R., Brentwood Farm, 14 41 Lower Moutere Eggers, A. C. D., Upper Moutere .. — 48 Eggers, E., Wakefield .. .. .. 315 209 Eggers, Francis H., Long Look Out, Upper 102 90 Moutere Eggers, L. W., Upper Moutere .. .. 220 278 Eggers, Mrs. Johanne, Upper Moutere .. 104 108 Eggers, O. E., Upper Moutere .. .. 316 1 326 Eginton, L. J., Motueka .. .. 75 Nil Eginton, W. J., Ohaytor Estate, Motueka 183 201 Elliot, T., Rockey Dell, Maitai, Nelson .. 268 279 Ellis, G. R., The Forks, Tui .. .. 213 181 Ellis, R. C., Hiwipango .. .. .. 285 280 Evans, J. H., Brightwater .. .. 49 360 Evans, W. T., Brooklyn, Umukuri .. 97 83 Everett, Albert, Pokororo .. .. 142 47 Everett, Arthur, Midlands, Lower Moutere — 22 Eves, B., Spring Grove .. .. .. 70 73 Eves, J. W., Wai-iti .. .. .. 514 491 Eves, Joseph, Stanley Brook Hill, Wakefield 406 485. Eves, N. A. J., Trass Valley, Wai-iti 310. .353 Eves, Reuben, Wakefield .. .. 56 53 Ewers, Christian (Estate of), Neudorf .. — 100 Ewers, K. M., Neudorf .. .. .. 92 Nil Ewers, L. E., Neudorf .. .. .. 193 244 Ewers, Ludwig, Pine Villa, Neudorf .. 178 180 Ewers, Norman, Rosedale, Neudorf .. 153 138 Eyles, Charles (Estate of), Thorpe .. — 606 Eyles, H. P., Thorpe .. .. .. 466

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MARLBOROUGH-NELSON-WESTLAND SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Waimea County—continued. Eyles, Mrs. Charles, Rockwood, Thorpe .. 556 Nil Eyles, 0. C., Wakefield .. . . . . 51 61 Eyles, S. L. (rural delivery), Wakefield . . 424 456 Eyles, W. C., Thorpe .. .. .. 364 351 Fairey, P., Nelson .. .. .. 348 460 Fairhall, F. L., Ranui, Wakefield .. 364 380 Fairhall, L. E., Birch Terrace, Wakefield .. — 112 Fairhall, W. F.., Birch Terrace, Wakefield . . 583 608 Fanselow, R. M., Wai-iti Valley, Belgrove.. — 109 Fargher, J.E. C., Tadmor .. .. 164 Nil Fargher, Mrs. M. II., Sulby Glen, Tadmor.. 558 155 Fargher, Mrs. M. H., Tadmor .. .. -— 155 Fargher, P. W., Sunny Bank, Tadmor .. 122 175 Farley, F. W., Lower Moutere .. .. 359 324 Farley, G. E., Lower Moutere .. .. 70 63 Faulkner Bros., Awanui, Tapawera .. 1,481 1.536 Faulkner Bros (Wakefield Property), Tapa- 15 41 wera Faulkner, R. C., Tapawera .. .. 200 1,055 Fawoet, II. F., Wakefield .. .. 276 220 Fawcet and Hodgkinson, Sherry River .. — 143 Fawcet, I;. S., Sherry River .. .. 435 Nil Fawcet, W. J., Riverlea, Tadmor .. 305 825 Fell, F. C. C., Wakefield .. .. 835 971 Fellows, R. R., No. 2 Island, Stoke .. 190 319 Fenemor Bros., Stanley Brook .. .. 1,040 1,061 Fenemor, Mrs. M. L., Sherry River .. — 453 Fenemor, R. A., The Slippery Road, Sherry 421 Nil River Fenemor, R. C., Meadow Bank, Tapawera 278 203 Fenemor, S. W., Tapawera .. .. — 12 Fenwick, P. E., Kohatu .. .. 244 153 Field, A. G., Seaside, Stoke .. .. 82 67 Field, B. M., Thorpe .. .. .. 797 Nil Field, Gordon, Burnside, Hope .. .. 54 56 Field, T. A. H. (Okiwi Property), Nelson .. 751 658 Fisher, A., Belgrove .. .. .. 114 145 Fisher, E., Hope .. .. .. 242 204 Fitch, Joseph, Tapawera .. .. 108 102 Flower, Hemi W. (Whangamoa Property), 122 242 Takino, Whangamoa Flower, Henry T., Hira.. .. .. 830 1,160 Flower, John, Kia Ora, Hira .. .. 341 151 Flower, Joseph, Wakapuaka .. .. — 21 Flower, William, The Brooks, Whakapuaka 51 302 Ford, Frederick (Estate of), Waimea West 184 184 Ford, Herbert, Springlands, Redwood's Valley 75 68 Ford, W. J., Appleby .. .. .. 122 112 Forestry Development Co., c/o M. J. A. — 40 Wallace, Motueka Forsyth Bros., Woodland Terrace, Stanley 137 131 Brook Forsyth, E. F., Evanston Farm, Stanley 225 199 Brook Forsyth, M. K., Stanley Brook .. .. 103 61 Fowler, L. S., Motueka .. .. .. 121 98 Francois, John, Riwaka .. .. 81 92 Freezing-works (The Manager), Nelson .. 20 30 Friend, A. E., Wangapeka .. .. 76 81 Friend, L. C. A., Hope . . .. .. 125 394 Frost, A. N. (Estate of), Northam Dale, Ata- 134 150 whai Frost, E. C., Hira .. . . .. 71 58 Frost, E. W., Wakapuaka Suburban .. 101 107 Frost, L. C., Lud Valley, Hira .. .. 98 91 Frost, W. T., Lud Run, Hira .. .. 101 91 Fry, Charles P., Brooklyn Umukuri . . 78 94 Fry, Richard, Umukuri. . .. .. 24 38 Funnell, S. W., Bx-aeburu .. . . 153 105 Furness, Frank, Stanley Brook .. . . 142 182 Fynmore, N. N., Golden Downs .. . . 600 556 Gaihsford, H. S., Hiwipango .. .. 204 276 Gardiner, W., Foxhill .. .. .. 26 25 Gardiner, W., Ngatimoti ... .. 148 203 Gerrish, K. W, Neudorf .. . . 17 16 Gibbs, Albert, Wakefield . . .. 435 432 Gibbs, C. A., Tui .. . . .. 305 365 Gibbs, F. II., Melrose, Tapawera.... 80 Nil Gibbs, F. H., Stanley Brook .. .. 254 285 Gibbs, F. W., Graveleigh, Tapawera .. 285 142 Gibbs, G. H., Wakefield .. .. — 233 Gibbs, II. C., Thorpe .. .. .. 684 526 Gibbs, H. M., Wakefield .. .. 102 Nil Gibbs, Isaac, Kohatu .. .. .. — 103

, —__— No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, I 1926. 1927. Waimea County—continued. Gibbs, Joseph (Estate of), Wakefield .. 319 273 Gibbs, T. W., Wakefield . . .. 245 224 Gibbs, W. M. R., Motupiko . . .. 558 608 Gill, Alfred A., Atawhai .. . . 182 185 Gill, A. W., Redwood's Valley . . . . 47 46 Gill, F., Redwood's Valley .. .. 37 37 Gill, F. H., Wakapuaka Suburban . . 204 107 Gill, H. S., Redwood's Valley .. . . 61 54 Godbaz, Andrew, Foxhill . . . . 186 174 Godbaz, Martin H., Tophouse, Foxhill .. ; 178 208 Goodall, E. C., Riwaka .. .. J 29 33 Granger, Mrs. Jane, Glen Avon, Foxhill .. 17 21 Gray, Charles (II Property), Wakefield . . | 137 195 Gray, Charles, Matariki.. .. .. 154 204 Gray, Charles, Wakefield . . . . 245 327 Green, A., Ngatimoti ., . . . . 154 182 Green, E. (Pearce River Property), Pokororo 606 350 Green, H. G., Longlands, Tui .. . . 88 254 Green, Mrs. E. M., Creaghduff, Braeburn .. 39 41 Green, Mrs. Mary J., Spring Grove . . 170 Nil Greenwood, E. C., Ngatimoti .. .. 556 606 Greep, William Henry, Tapawera .. 12 20 Greig, C. T., Spring Grove .. .. 70 76 Greig, T. R., Spring Grove .. . . 63 66 Griffin Bros., Richmond.. .. .. — 78 Griffith, A. P., Stanley Brook .. .. 798 876 Griffith, E. L., Tapawera .. .. 82 72 Griffith, E. L., Tapawera .. .. 142 165 Griffith, Elijah, Vermont Vale, Wai-iti .. 153 254 Griffith, H. S., Wai-iti .. .. .. 72 26 Griffith, L. B., Wai-iti .. .. . . — 18 Griffith, Mrs. Olive, Wai-iti .. .. 332 343 Grindle, A. W., Kohatu.. .. .. 50 63 Grooby, C. V., Lower Motuere .. .. — 105 Grooby, George (Tertius), Rocky River, — 112 Motueka Grooby, L. H., Umukuri .. .. 55 51 Grooby, Mrs. George (Tertius), Rocky River, 91 Nil Motueka Grooby, S. E. E., Ngatimoti .. .. — 24 Grooby, T. (Quartus), Avondale, Orinoco .. 42 45 Grooby, T. (Tertius), Green Hill, Ngatimoti 525 610 Grooby, V. A., Ngatimoti .. .. — 22 Guy, A. L., Ngatimoti .. . . .. 131 354 Hagen, J. W, Spring Grove . . .. 317 363 Hair, L., Richmond . . . . .. 242 153 Hall, A. E. and C. C., Waimea West .. 605 578 Hall, Charles, Thorpe .. .. .. 516 485 Hall, C. R. (rural delivery), Wakefield . . — 89 Hammond, David Appleby .. .. 89 84 Hannen, R., Tadmor .. .. . . 144 174 Hannen, T„ Fairview, Tadmor .. . . 123 158 Hanron, Mrs. Alice (Estate of), Stanley Brook 1,004 1,041 Hansen, H. 0., Upper Moutere .. .. 120 115 Hardyment, J. A., Wairoa Gorge, Bright- 1,212 1,094 water Harford, H. D., Tadmor .. .. 192 60 Harkness, W. D., Richmond .. . . 40 43 Harley, Godfrey, Lower Moutere. . .. — 23 Harley, C. J. (Estate of), Nelson .. 49 48 Harman, A. J., Hira .. .. . . 597 652 Harman, G., Brightwater . . .. 469 504 Harman, H. W. I)., Kiwipango . . . . 359 Nil Harris, C. P., Wakefield .. .. 318 431 Harris, C. S., Kiwi .. .. .. 342 381 Harrison, C. V. H., Orinoco .. . . — 8 Hart, James, Hart's Valley, Richmond . . 746 734 Harvey and Franklyn, Sandy Bay .. ; 22 Nil Harvey, C. L., Motueka .. . . 358 327 Harvey, H. T., Hira .. .. .. 360 380 Harvey, Isaac, Hira . . .. . . 580 560 Harvey, J., Upper Moutere .. .. 142 155 Harvey, W. G., Sandy Bay . . . . — 15 Hawkes, V. R. (rural delivery), Wakefield — 40 Hawkes, W. M. (rural delivery), Wakefield.. 764 850 Hawthorne, M., Aniseed Valley, Hope .. 309 337 Haycock, Edward J., Willow Bank, Ngati- 85 107 moti Haycock, George S., and Sons, The Aniseed 1,522 1,546 Valley Run, Richmond Haycock, Stanley, Richmond .. . . 5 44 Heath Bros. (Ngatimoti Property), Motueka 353 568 Heath, J. T., Graham River, Pokororo .. 243 244 Hebberd, H. J., Whangamoa .. .. 586 507

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MARLBOROUGH-NELSON-WESTLAND SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. . _ Waimea County —continued. Heine, Erie, Upper Moutere .. .. 86 71 Heine, F. W, Upper Moutere .. .. 112 109 Heine, J. C. G., Upper Moutere .. .. 1 2 Helm, H. M. (rural delivery), Motueka . . — 32 Hemi, Matinga (Trustees), c/o Mr. M. P. — 3,308 < Webster, Nelson , Henderson, H. C., Kairuru .. .. 2,500 2,585 Herrick, F. W., Lower Moutere .. .. 159 192 Herwin, George, Tophouse .. . . 498 684 Hewetson, J. (Estate of), Kendal Grove, 254 304 Upper Moutere Hewetson, Thomas, Upper Moutere .. 150 ! 138 Hewitt, N. A.. Sunnydale, Orinoco .. 495 j 490 Hiekey, John 0., Sherry River .. .. 660 ' 683 Hickmott, R. G., Riwaka .. .. 102 j 112 Hickmott, W., Riwaka . . .. .. 810 j 861 Higgins, A. 0., The Forks, VVairoa Gorge, 631 ! 547 Wakefield Higgins, A. E., Spring Grove .. .. 150 j 210 Higgins Bros., Spring Grove .. .. 425 | 500 Higgins, C. V., Belgrove .. .. 280 | 240 Higgins, E. P., Belgrove .. .. 458 J 508 Higgins, H. E., Spring Grove .. .. — 381 Higgins, J. J., Tadmor .. .. .. 304 270 Higgins, L. A., Belgrove .. .. 486 627 Higgins, Roy A., Woodlands, Foxhill .. 350 361 Higgins, S. G., jun„ Hardy Street, Nelson.. 381 290 Hildyard, J. S., Brightwater .. .. 1,083 1,060 Hill, A., Hope .. .. .. 145 126 Hippolite, Jack, Karaka, Croixelles .. 283 391 Hippolite, Joseph, Okiwi Bay .. .. 500 506 Hi.slop, W. J., Richmond .. .. 244 232 Hobson, George, Ngarua, Riwaka .. 898 983 Hobson, George, Riwaka .. .. 703 j 808 Hocton, A. L., Dovedale .. .. 425 j 420 Hocton, L. W., Dovedale .. .. 222 j 182 Hodges, E. S. E., Pokororo .. .. 74 61 Hodges, J. L., Pokororo .. .. 759 676 Hodgkinson, Frederick, Tadmor .. .. 625 | 757 Hodgkinson, G. G., Tadmor .. .. 293 I 393 Hodgkinson, R., Upper Moutere .. .. 25 25 Holdaway, G. R., Braeburn . . .. 2 36 Holland Edward Moses, Woodlawn, Foxhill 55 2 Holland, Malcolm, Beverley, Foxhill .. 31 30 Holland, Mrs. Mary, Belgrove .. .. 81 75 Holmes, J., Tadmor .. .. .. 52 j 47 Holmes, R. J., Hira .. . . .. 160 167 Holmwood, W. J., Beach Road, Richmond — 5 Holyoake Bros., Sandy Bay .. .. 598 j 538 Holyoake, R., Sandy Bay .. .. 998 j 1,259 Hopgood, A. C., Tapawera .. .. 27 16 Horton, Isaac E., Golden Downs, Nelson .. 951 783 Hoult, E. C. M., Belgrove .. .. 148 ! 154 Hoult, E. J., Belgrove .. .. .. 120 j 135 Hoult, F., Wai-iti .. .. .. 32 21 Howell, A. H. E., Glenhope .. .. 187 j 193 Hunt Bros., Belgrove .. .. .. 480 ] 507 Hunt, G. and A., YVantwood, Wakefield .. 1,083 1,180 Hunt, Thomas, and Son, Highfield, Koreke.. 1,625 1,415 Hunt, W. R., Koreke, Wakefield.. .. 1,070 1,017 Hunter, G. F., Wairoa Gorge, Wakefield .. 696 596 Hutcheson, R. O., Wakefield .. .. 23 Nil Hyde, L. G., Brightwater .. .. 400 288 Hyland, M., Motueka .. .. .. 229 80 Inwood, H. E., Motueka . . .. 15 13 Inwood, Harold R. S., Pigeon Valley, Wake- 155 1 Nil field Inwood, I. J. (rural delivery), Wakefield .. — 100 Inwood, J. T., Dovedale .. .. 112 Nil Inwood, Lawrence, Motueka .. .. 296 335 Inwood, Wilfred L., Pangatotara (rural de- 135 137 livery), Motueka Irvine, Mrs. D. O., Brightwater . . — 311 Irvine, R. M., Brightwater .. .. 1,021 714 Irvine, W. D., Glen Nevis, Brightwater .. 1,500 1,810 Jackett, A. John, Jaekett's Island, Motueka 565 576 Jacques, T., Wangu Downs, Glenhope .. 90 99 Jenkins, A. C. B., Riwaka .. .. 781 822 Jenkins, Charles, Wakefield .. .. 70 70 Johnson, H. D., Aniseed Valley, Hope .. 653 410 Johnson, Miss E. T., Kiwi .. .. 41 41 Johnston, H. K., Aniseed Valley, Hope .. 517 518 Johnston, James H. (c/o R. G. Johnston), 717 745 Hope

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30 1920. 1927. Waimea County—continued. Johnston, M. M., Upper Moutere.. .. 19 25 Jones, E. H., Battery Hill, Matariki .. 885 990 Jordan, C. E. (rural delivery), Wakefield .. 707 559 Jordan, J. H., Stanley Brook .. .. 370 441 Jordan, P. A., Dovedale .. .. 545 475 Jordan, William A. (rural mail delivery), 846 816 Kohatu Kelland, H. C., Brook Street, Nelson .. 163 Nil Kemp, Arthur, Westwood, Braeburn .. 36 Nil Kempthorne, G., Tirahunga, Waimea West 212 222 Kenyon, A. A., Thorpe . . .. .. 203 162 Kerr, A., Blue Glen, Kohatu .. .. 1,831 1,585 Kerr, A. P., Luey's Creek, Brightwater . . 405 434 Kerr, D. A., Kohatu .. .. .. 855 911 Kerr, O. A., Atawhia . . . . .. I 27 24 King, A. W., Tiu .. . . .. j — 119 King and Harley, Glen-iti Station, Golden 1,944 2,049 Downs Kinzett, Alfred, Tapawera .. .. I 227 257 Kinzett, Arthur F., Kiwi .. .. j 10 10 Kinzett, Mrs. Sophia, Tapawera .. .. 177 149 Kissel, Mrs. E. (rural delivery), Motueka .. — LIS Kissel, W. J., Pangatot'ara (rural delivery), i 126 Nil Motueka Kite, Henry, Tapawera .. .. 175 155 Knight, H., Redwood's Valley.. .. 95 147 Krammer Bros., Lower Motuere .. — 70 Krammer, George H. F., Lower Moutere .. 55 61 Krammer, Harry, Lower Moutere .. 21 27 Lammas, A. (Wakefield Property), Washing- 280 280 ton Valley, Nelson Lammas, E. J. (mral delivery), Wakefield 455 359 Lammas, E. .1. D. (rural delivery), Wake- 356 401 field Lammas, Newton, Wakefield .. .. 222 153 Langman, H. W., Thorpe .. .. 406 430 Lankow, George W., Overlook, Hope .. 281 235 Large, Frederick G., Rai Falls .. . . 264 300 Leaeh, J. H., Wakatu . . .. . . 29 24 Leaeh, Percy J., Mount Pleasant, Ngati- 37 50 moti Limmer, George (Estate of), Tottenham Rise, 116 Lower Moutere Limmer, J. J., Ngatimoti .. . . 100 100 Limmer, Mrs. Caroline, Tottenham Rise, 121 Nil Lower Moutere Lines, Arthur A., Wai-iti .. .. 465 550 Lines Bros., Wairoa Gorge, Brightwater .. 902 826 Lines, F. H. J., Sherry River .. .. 325 412 Lines, H. J., Wai-iti .. .. .. 170 166 Lines, W. H. J., Orinoco .. .. 128 127 Linton Bros., Maitai, Nelson .. .. 148 150 Livesey, William, Motueka .. .. 561 462 Llewellyn Bros., Orinoco .. .. 523 503 Llewellyn, D. I., Orinoco .. .. — 84 Loveridge, E. J. Thorpe .. .. 549 668 Loveridge, Ernest, Thorpe .. .. 680 502 Loveridge, F. J., Dovedale .. .. 314 343 Loveridge, Percy, Bella Vista, Wakatu .. 419 373 Lowry, H., Atapo .. .. .. 305 290 Lublow, G. J. F., Baton .. .. 510 506 Lucas, H. G., Atawhai .. .. .. 60 81 Lukey, W. N., 88 Valley, Koreke .. 573 594 Lunn, Mrs. Emily, Belgrove .. .. 153 151 Lusty, W., Richmond .. .. .. 112 120 Maepherson, N., Matariki .. .. 445 475 Malcolm, Ernest, Richmond .. .. 92 91 Manson, George, Stoke .. .. .. 42 52 Marsden, J. W., Stoke .. .. .. 25 Nil Marsden, M. R., Stoke .. .. .. — 21 Martin, W., Wakefield . . .. .. 229 204 Max, A. E., Brightwater .. .. 182 183 Max, W., Brightwater .. .. .. 84 147 McCarthy, Justin, Tadmor .. .. 253 306 McCarthy, T., Tadmor .. .. .. 597 607 McCarthy, T., jun., Sherry River .. 375 376 McConachie, Mrs. T. N., Glonhope .. 332 700 McConachie, N., Hope Valley, Glenhope .. 633 700 McGaveston, D. W., Pah Street, Motueka — 82 McGaveston, N. A. (rural delivery), Motueka 571 506 McGaveston, S. R. (rural delivery), Motueka — 63 McGaveston, Theo., Gap, Pokororo .. 400 397 McGaveston, W. H., Sunnyside, Motueka . . 174 174 McGowan, Leonard, Spring Grove .. 466 433

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MARLBOROUGH-NELSON-WESTLAND SHEEP DISTRICT-continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Waimea County—continued. McLean Bros., Ngaio, Riwaka .. .. 212 252 McMahon, George, Hythe Lodge (Tapawera 383 264 Property), Stoke McMurray, A. J., Brightwater .. .. 105 97 McMurtry, L. G., Kanaka, Kohatu .. 363 Nil McNab, Thomas (rural delivery), Motueka 28 35 McPherson, A. G., Wakefield . . .. 186 188 Mead, A. W., Tophouse.. .. .. 446 512 Mead, G. L., Motupiko .. .. .. 1,084 1,141 Mead, H. N., Motupiko .. .. 684 696 Mead, J. H., Belgrove, Hiwipango .. 598 607 Mead, John, Motupiko .. . . .. 254 269 Mead, John, Wai-iti .. .. .. 21 27 Mead, Mrs. Elizabeth, Tophouse .. .. 228 250 Mead, W. A., Waireka, Tophouse .. 323 337 Mead, W. G., Wakefield .. .. 41 39 Mental Hospital Farm, Stoke .. .. 419 569 Mirfin, R., "The Chalet," Hope .. .. — i 181 Moffitt, S. L., Tadmor .. .. .. 352 101 Moore, E. G. (Wangamoa), 46 Collingwood — 85 Street, Nelson Moore, H. L., Spring Grove .. .. 315 344 Moorhouse Bros., Brook Street, Nelson .. 152 103 Moorhouse Bros., Glenhope .. .. 596 607 Moran, William J. (Estate), Skeet Valley, 88 121 Baton Morrison, James (Estate of), Drumduan, 145 140 Wakapuaka Suburban Moss, Frank, Umukuri .. .. .. 223 213 Muroott, Ernest, Long Gully, Brightwater 606 531 Murcott, G. E., Brightwater .. .. 283 303 Murcott, Henry, Brightwater .. .. 529 689 Murcott, Henry (Wairoa Gorge Property), 540 564 Brightwater Murcott, W., Brightwater .. .. 202 212 Mytton, F. E., Pokororo .. .. — 210 Mytton, H. J., Sugar Loaf Run, Pokororo.. 1,790 1,620 Mytton, L. H. (rural delivery), Wakefield .. 319 411 Mytton, L. H., Velden (rural delivery), Wake- 355 276 field Mytton, W. E., Halston (rural delivery), 528 548 Wakefield Nagel, H. W., Neudorf.. .. .. 77 92 Nagel, Mrs. C., Neudorf .. .. 65 71 Nalder, E. N., Waioni, Korere .. .. 466 457 Neale, Henry, Stoke .. .. .. — 9 Neale, T., Stoke .. .. .. 12 77 Neale, T., Stoke .. .. .. — 83 Nelson Abbattoirs (c/o Manager), Tahunanui 4 4 Newman, Thomas, Brightwater .. .. 540 539 Newport, Alfred, Wakefield .. .. 41 49 Newport, Cyril, Waterlee, Korere .. 939 962 Newport, E. L., Woodland, Korere .. 655 591 Newport, F. E., Birchdale, Korere .. 976 914 Newport, H. V., Korere .. .. 152 Nil Newport, P., Appleby .. .. .. 780 812 Nicholls, A., Hira .. .. .. 72 71 Nicholls, Henry, Belgrove .. .. 155 Nil Nicholls, V. R., Kohatu .. .. 329 453 Nicholson, C. E., Pokororo .. .. 360 148 Nisbett, E., Belgrove .. . . . . 107 132 Nisbett, George, Belgrove .. .. 167 112 Nisbett, John H., Foxhill .. .. 20 28 Nisbett, T., Belgrove .. .. .. 188 62 North, W. B., Boscobel, Kohatu .. 2,050 2,229 Nuttall Bros., Brightwater .. .. 77 Nil Nuttall, David, Wansbeck, Upper Moutere 240 209 Oakly, J. M. D., Whangamoa .. .. — 142 O'Beirne, H. V.., Hillwood, Wakapuaka 1,616 1,520 Suburban O'Connor, J. and R., Appleby .. .. 202 143 O'Connor, W., Motueka River, Appleby .. 205 223 O'Connor, William, Appleby .. .. 456 583 O'Hara, Charles, Waimea West .. .. 154 Nil O'Hara, S. E. and C., Waimea West .. — 296 O'Hara, S. E. and C., Waimate West .. — 174 O'Hara, S. E., Tullochgorum, Waimea West 100 Nil Packer, H. V., Blue Rock, Matariki .. 412 440 Packer, J. E., Upper Teal Valley, Hira .. 169 162 Pagan, J., Kohatu .. .. .. 1,186 1,200 Page, F. C., Brightwater .. .. 274 265 Paige, R. L. F., Sherry River .. .. 502 508 Painter G. F., Motueka .. .. .. 21 21 Palmer, A. K., Waimea West .. .. 43 55 Palmer, A. T., Eves Valley, Waimea West — 373

No. of Sheep on April 30,1 April 30, 1926. | 1927. Waimea County—continued. Palmer, Charles, Clark Valley, Korere .. 200 200 Palmer, Conrad G., Waimea West . . 305 328 Palmer, Conrad P., Tapawera .. .. 301 287 Palmer, P., Brightwater .. 12 Nil Palmer, H. P., Waimea West .. .. 170 153 Palmer, James A., Eernhill, Korere .. 50 50 Palmer, James W. (Estate of), Korere . . 300 352 Palmer, John W., Spring Grove .. .. 41 37 Palmer, L. H., The Gables, Waimea West. . 116 103 Palmer, L. M., Waimea West . . [ 43 80 Palmer, M. C., Waimea West .. .. | 27 32 Palmer, Richard, Brightwater .. . . | 288 290 Palmer, T., Pigeon Valley, Wakefield .. 63 79 Palmer, W. L., Waimea West .. . . 233 190 Parkes, D. C. and B. H., Wakefield .. 736 646 Parkes, E. D. (Glenhope Property), Wake- 355 413 field Parkes, E. B., 88 Valley, Wakefield .. 238 254 Parkes, W. G., Brightwater .. . . 80 ! 80 Paterson, W. C., Glenroy, Atawhai .. 989 | 920 Paton, "H. D., Beacon Hill, Hope .. 499 501 Penglase, J. P., Golden Downs .. . . 575 ! Nil Peppin, R. de C., Bichmond .. . . 255 j 225 Perry, George, Neudorf .. . . 394 446 Pettit, Thomas, P.O. Box 51, Nelson .. 77 [ Nil Phillips and Ford, Sherry River .. . . 461 j 454 Phillips, Mrs. H., Sherry Biver .. .. 87 { 80 Polglase, R. J., Richmond .. .. 45 47 Polglase, R. J., Stanley Brook .. .. 185 190 Pope, Mrs. A., Korere .. .. .. 451 560 Pownall,N. McC. S. (rural delivery), Motueka 30 47 Prestidge, George, Upper Moutere .. 192 192 Price Bros., Heightington, Korere .. 197 159 Price, C. (Estate of), Brightwater .. 6 Nil Price, Charles T., View Mount, Stoke .. 1,687 1,476 Price, D. E. W., Burnside, Korere.. .. 132 122 Price, J. H. and R. R. (rural delivery), Wake- 1,158 1,189 field Price, Joseph, Waimea West . . .. 267 210 Price, T. A., Belgrove .. .. . . 299 288 Pugh, John, Hope .. .. . . — 3 Quinney, J. G., The Grove, Motupiko .. 420 420 Quinney, T. L., Motupiko .. . . 258 225 Quinney, W. P., Tapawera .. . . 403 444 Randall, Albert, Tapawera .. .. — 412 Rankin, James, Ngatimoti . . .. 15 17 Rankin, J. H., Motueka .. .. 80 50 Rayner, Tasman, Wakapuaka Suburban . . 16 14 Reaney, Thomas J., Matariki . . . . 406 289 Rees, D. L., Tadmor .. .. . . 783 736 Reid, J. H., Glenhope .. .. . . 183 221 Remnant, C., Pangatotara .. .. — 44 Remnant, James, Ngatimoti .. .. 249 260 Richards, Walter, Waiwhero, Ngatimoti .. — 19 Richardson, Mrs. E. R. (Maitai Property), 3,476 3,650 Richardson Street, Nelson Bicketts, C. W. (Estate of), Kiwi .. 200 175 Bicketts, H. J., Cemetery Valley, Spring 81 60 Grove Bicketts, H. J., Pigeon Valley, Spring Grove 98 140 Ricketts, P. B., Tui .. .. .. 80 71 Riley, W. J., St. Vincent Street, Nelson .. 110 165 Robinson, E., Appleby .. .. .. 756 606 Roeske, Carl and A., Wangapeka .. 648 667 Rose, Gotlieb, Neudorf .. .. .. 137 146 Rose, J. J. H., Neudorf.. .. .. 132 160 Ross, A. A., Hira .. .. .. 90 91 Ross, J. D., Aniseed Valley, Hope .. 400 410 Boss, Mrs. D. M. L., Upper Moutere .. 146 174 Roughton, 0. G., Spring Grove .. .. 79 81 Rout and Jackson (Seabourne, Wakapuaka), 64 102 (c/o Mr. W. Rout), Nelson Ruffell, L. N„ Weka Street, Nelson .. j 380 150 Russ, A. J., Tui .. .. .. 182 61 Buss, A. M„ Appleby .. .. .. 66 L16 Russ, J., Tui .. .. .. . . 581 576 Russ, J. A., Hill Run, Appleby .. .. 122 126 Russ, Simeon (private bag), Bearcroft, Ap- 64 j 72 pleby Russ, W. G., Bearcroft, Appleby.. .. 61 84 Rutland, Alfred (Croixelles), (private bag), 750 531 Nelson Rutland, Alfred (Whangamoa), (private bag), 315 770 Nelson Ryder, Edward, Riwaka .. . . 290 306

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No. of Sheep on | 1 April 30, April 30, j 1926. 1927. Waimea County—continued. Ryder, W. A., Konini, Mouteka .. .. 220 228 Ryder, W. A., Motueka.. .. .. 792 832 Salisbury, Frank S., Pokororo .. .. 225 179 Salisbury, H. D. T., Graham, Pokororo .. 680 640 Salisbury, Roger L., The Graham, Pokororo 202 85 Saxton, J. W., Oaklands, Stoke .. .. 1,896 2,059 Schwass, George, Redwood's Valley .. 45 50 Sehwass, Joseph (rural delivery), Motueka 107 103 Schwass, P. H., Eastdale, Harakeke .. 88 90 Scott, W. (Emano Street Property), Hutche- 32 36 son Street, Nelson Senior, E. S., Hope .. .. .. 131 Nil Senior, E. S., Mapua . . .. .. 101 152 Senior, J. W., Mapua .. .. .. 326 155 Sharland, G. L., Maitai, Nelson .. .. — 71 Sharpe-Mayes, P. A., Pokororo .. .. 480 510 Sharpe, Mrs. A. A., Wai-iti .. .. 281 254 Shirtcliffe, H. A., Nelson .. .. 51 55 Shirtcliffe, James T., Redwood's Valley 207 200 Farm, Richmond Shirtliff, G. 0., Wakefield .. .. 280 252 Shirtliff, George, Redwood's Valley .. 272 214 Shuttleworth, F. E., Wakefield .. .. 482 490 Sigglekow, Mrs. August, Neudorf .. 90 115 Silcock, A. F., Thorpe .. .. .. — 1,092 Silcock, A. F. and C. A., Thorpe .. 1,141 Nil Silcock, C. A., Thorpe .. .. .. — 445 Silcock, G. J. and A. E., Brightwater .. 74 73 Simpson, R. (Brook Street,) 130a Nile Street, 408 378 Nelson Sims, J. H., Birchdale, Glenhope .. 214 198 Sinclair, A. G., Waimea West .. .. 101 111 Sinclair, L., Motueka .. .. .. 299 312 Sixtus, A., Korere .. .. .. 610 628 Sixtus Bros., Pokororo .. .. .. 456 426 Sixtus, F. C. L„ Neudorf . . . . 152 187 Sixtus, J. S. A., Neudorf .. .. 61 66 Sixtus, Mrs. Elizabeth M., Neudorf .. 80 84 Sloss, E. G., Korere .. .. . . 177 176 Sloss, George, Korere .. .. .. 224 240 Sloss, Owen 0., Korere .. .. 342 355 Small, Albert, Whangamoa .. .. 407 386 Smith, A. (rural delivery), Dovedale .. 434 Nil Smith, F. W., River Bank, Hope .. 265 275 Smith, G., Nelson .. .. . . 4 Nil Smith, J., Foxhill .. .. .. 34 40 Smith, J. W., Westbrook, Motueka .. j 766 705 Smith, John, Tapawera .. .. j 243 253 Smith, Miss E. R., Maitai, Nelson .. j — 46 Smith, Mrs. James, Thorpe .. .. j 304 324 Smith, W. J. T., Gordon Vale, Golden Downs j 584 705 Sowman, Frederick, Grooms, Brook Street, 248 203 Nelson Stade, C. W. H., Hiwipango .. .. j 274 183 Stade, H. F. C., Rosedale, Neudorf .. j 71 63 Stade, W. C., Neudorf .. .. .. 371 344 Stagg, Andrew, Wai-iti Farm, Tahunanui 82 113 Staples, M. H., Birdhurst, Motueka .. 414 490 Staples, M. H., Rocklands, Motueka .. 1,718 1,168 Starnes, G. B., Lower Moutere .. .. 150 164 Steer and Walker, Tapawera .. .. 123 Nil Stevens, H. (private bag), Tui .. .. 193 240 Stevens, W. J., Pokororo .. .. 1,398 1,327 Strachan, A. C., Manawatane, Ngatimoti .. 425 464 Strachan, Gavin C. (rural delivery). Blink- 80 81 bonnie, Pangatotara Strachan, J. C., Ngatimoti .. .. 128 131 Strachan, T. P., Glenburnie, Ngatimoti .. 116 92 Stratford, A., and Son, Richmond .. — 328 Stratford, Albert, Richmond .. .. 330 12 Stratford, Albert (II Property), Richmond 168 270 Stratford, Charles A., Aniseed Valley, Hope 989 810 Stratford, Charles E., Hill-top Farm, Hope 223 250 Stratford, E., The Pines, Hope .. .. 39 40 Stratford, Frederick, Hope .. .. 854 1,020 Stratford, J., McLaren's Bay, French Pass 1,283 1,240 Stratford, N., Hope .. .. .. 350 272 Stratford, R., Sunny Bank Farm, Hope .. 140 78 Stratford, Roland, Hope .. .. — 47 Stratford, W. L., Hope .. .. 17 Nil Stratford, William, Ngatimoti .. .. j 48 50 Stringer, A., Redwood's Valley . . .. i 290 359 Stringer, J., Wakefield .. .. .. I 934 912 Stringer, S., Hira .. .. .. ] 142 140 Stuart, A., Pokororo .. .. .. ' 163 185

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Waimea County—continued. Stuart, D. A., Pepins Island, Wakapuaka 892 j 1,515 Sutcliffe, J. B., Orinoco.. .. .. 50 38 Sutton, C. R., Hope .. .. .. — j 195 Sutton, Francis E., Hope .. .. 90 j 50 Sutton, Herbert, Richmond .. .. 71 j 25 Syder, W. G., Foxhill .. .. .. 219 180 Taggart, John, The Pines, Kohatu .. 123 J 103 Tannant, T., Lower Moutere .. .. 92 j Nil Tarrant, H. A., Upper Moutere .. .. 50 | 75 Tasker, Charles, Wensley Road, Richmond 52 j Nil Tasker, George, Lower Moutere .. .. 335 322 Taylor, J. W., Matariki .. .. 455 I Nil Taylor, James H., Box 9, Wakefield .. 350 334 Teece, P., Harakeke .. .. .. 05 95 Teece, J., Harakeke .. .. .. 302 I 279 Teece, Mrs. Ann F., Burleigh Villa, Hara- 289 j 268 keke Teece, R., Harakeke .. .. .. 349 j 372 Teece, Samuel, Rosedale, Neudorf .. 82 j 1.05 The Sisters of the Mission Convent Farm, 178 [ 187 Nelson Thomas, A. E., Appleby .. .. 26 j 24 Thomas, Arthur Oscar, Sherry River .. 245 ] 294 Thomas Bros., Dehra Doon, Riwaka .. 1,966 ' 1,987 Thomas, D., Belgrove .. .. .. 40 43 Thomas, Horace 0., Wangapeka .. 688 638 Thomas, J. W., and Co., Belgrove . . 340 400 Thomas, L. H., Tadmor .. .. — 343 Thomas, Leonard H., Dart Valley, Tadmor 175 175 Thomas, W., jun., Sherry River .. .. 516 550 Thomason, L. J., Orinoco .. .. 90 80 Thomason, V. C., Maitai, Nelson .. 162 202 Thompson Bros., Brandy Valley, Dovedale 813 739 Thompson Bros., Nelson .. .. 101 140 Thompson, C. E., Braeburn .. .. 44 45 Thompson, H. P., Closeburn, Upper Moutere 78 88 Thompson, Reginald F., Matariki .. 236 257 Thompson, W. D. (Estate of), (rural de- 457 700 livery), Kohatu Thompson, W. D., and Son, P.O., Nelson .. —■ 171 Thorn Bros., Thorpe .. .. .. 712 696 Thorn, H. B. (rural mail delivery), Wake- 300 284 field Thorn, J. K., Awa (rural delivery), Wakefield 819 151 Thorn, John (Estate of), Stanley Brook .. 495 383 Thorn, Joseph, Woodland (rural delivery), 257 783 Wakefield Thorn, Walter, Richmond .. .. 9 Nil Thorn, Walter, (Kaka Property), Richmond 50 72 Tidd, W. J., Washington Valley, Nelson .. 2] 31 Tomlinson, Charles, Waimea West .. 165 202 Tomlinson, J. E., Kikiwa, Kohatu .. — 713 Trewavas, Harold, Umukuri .. .. 222 213 Trewavas, H. J., Motueka .. .. 951 910 Tripe, A. M., Matariki .. .. .. 580 587 Tripe, Mrs. M. E. F. D., Tadmoor .. — 223 Tunnicliffe, H., Trasses Valley, Wai-iti .. 201 131 Tunnicliffe, Henry, Wai-iti Hills, Wai-iti .. 347 324 Turner, Charles, Kohorua, Whangamoa .. ! 670 856 Tutbury, Thomas G. L., Riwaka .. I 164 148 Vollmer, Mrs., Tasman .. .. .. — I 26 Waghorn, A. R., Pokororo . . . . 14 Walker, George, Waimea West .. .. 183 I 185 Ward, T. J., Thorpe .. .. .. 40 j 44 Warnes, C. W., Tadmor .. .. 37 1 34 Wastney, E. R., Tapamutu, Whangamoa .. 140 153 Wastney, E. F., Wakapuaka .. .. 90 77 Waterhouse, J. T., Hira .. .. 56 58 Watkins, E. L., Wakefield .. .. 73 70 Webby, C. B., Richmond . . .. 173 152 Weller, B. F., Whangamoa .. .. — 206 Wells Bros., Te Arowhenua, Wakefield .. 1,175 1,283 Wells, H. J., Stanley Brook .. .. 326 325 Wells, R. M., Brook Street, Nelson .. 116 140 Wells, Samuel, Gordon Downs, Hiwipango 132 158 Wells, Samuel (Tapawera Property), Hiwi- 306 381 pango Westley, E. G., Hira .. .. .. 127 127 Westley, Thomas, Hira .. .. 190 209 Whelan, J. L. (rural delivery), Motueka .. 24 23 White, C. H., Pigeon Valley, Wakefield .. 20 115 White, C. H., Pigeon Valley, Wakefield .. 117 20 White, J. H., Gowan Brae, Golden Downs, 780 923 Nelson White, Mrs. E., Bonny Doon, Upper Moutere 17 21

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No. of Sheep on April 30,1 April 30, 1926. | 1927. Waimea County—continued. White, Mrs. E., Upper Moutere .. .. 67 84 White, R. McK., Motueka .. .. 8 17 Whitwell, A. E., Wakapuaka .. .. — 201 Whitwell and Son, Woodvale, Wakapuaka 232 Nil Whitwell, T. N., Wakapuaka .. .. 4 1 Wiffen, A. E. A., Hira .. .. .. 134 328 Wilkinson, A. N., Clinton Hills, Stanley 216 603 Brook Wilkinson, A. N., Stanley Brook.. .. 102 275 Wilkinson, A. N., The Hills, Stanley Brook 612 LOO Wilkinson, B., Highfield, Tapawera .. 364 Nil Wilkinson, F. M., Glen Tui, Atapo .. 1,006 1,108 Wilkinson, J. S. M., Atapo .. .. 1,013 1,820 Wilkinson, Mrs. H. G., Wai-iti Valley .. 52 Nil Wilkinson, Joses, Tapawera .. .. 600 600 Wilkinson, M., Atapo .. .. .. 1,006 1,108 Wilkinson, O. C., Riwaka .. .. 626 656 Wilkinson, T. E., Rainy River, Atapo .. 1,078 Nil Williams, F. H. (rural delivery), Motueka — 6 Williams, G. F., Brightwater .. .. 127 104 Williams, Percy, Pangatotara .. .. 24 50 Win, Arthur (rural delivery), Wakefield .. 384 455 Win, E. E., Glen Nevis, Spring Grove .. 273 185 Win, E. J., Thorpe .. .. .. 135 203 Win, G. G., Awa .. .. .. 604 506 Win, H. J. (rural delivery), Wakefield .. 193 183 Win, J. W. (rural delivery), Wakefield .. 369 324 Win, N. A. (rural delivery), Wakefield .. 503 558 Win, N. A., Birchvilla (rural delivery), 583 554 Wakefield Win, R. L„ Thorpe .. .. .. 202 277 Win, Stanley, Thorpe .. .. .. 330 374 Win, W. S., Thorpe .. .. .. 142 104 Withers, C. G., Hill Lands, Hira .. 370 390 Withers, R. C., Hazelmere, Hira .. 173 176 Woolf, G. D. P. and R. A. J., Sandy Bay 483 345 Wratt, A., Motueka .. .. .. 391 424 Wratt, E. S., Motueka (Birch Hill Property) 218 192 Wratt, E. S., Motueka .. .. .. 120 146 Wratt, E. S., Retreat, Motueka .. .. 912 852 Wratt, L. W., Hermitage, Motueka .. 517 485 York Harold A., Waimea Road, Nelson .. 90 Nil York, T. C. and H. A., Bishopdale, Nelson — 87 York, T. C. and H. A., Bishopdale, Nelson 759 827 York, William, Waimea Road, Nelson .. 18 21 Yuill, Andrew, Whinnie Knowes, Braeburn 167 166 Youngman, A. C., Setting Sun Valley, "Upper 333 360 Moutere 283,032 287,698 TAKAKA COUNTY (In Nelson Subdivision). Atkins, George, Caanan, Takaka, Riwaka .. 390 330 Baigent Bros., Pigville, Box 13, Takaka .. 650 650 Baigent, E. C., Takaka .. .. 63 57 Baigent, Henry, Takaka Farm Nelson .. 536 496 Baigent, P. H., Takaka .. .. 60 96 Baigent, T. E., Whitborough, Takaka East 1,036 1,025 Baird, Charles, Motupipi .. .. 140 186 Barlow, Mrs. E., Hamama .. .. 61 64 Barnett, A. H., Upper Takaka .. .. 1,012 1,060 Barnett, N. A., Avondale, Upper Takaka .. 735 708 Barnett, W. A. Takaka East .. .. 627 618 Beatson, Godfrey, Uruwhenua .. .. 3 3 Bird, Eric, Bird's Hill, Takaka .. .. — 25 Bird, Eric, Takaka .. .. .. — 30 Bird, F. T. E„ Tarakohe .. .. 403 Nil Bird, W. J., Waitapu, Takaka .. .. 40 40 Bruning, L. G., Awa-iti .. . . 153 152 Bunny, H. C., Anatimo .. .. 351 340 Burt, Miss Jane T., Motupipi .. .. 140 Nil Byrne, H., Hamama .. .. .. 453 453 Bryne, Henry A., Kotinga .. .. 50 4 Bryne, W. J., East Takaka .. .. 70 Nil Cameron, 3. S., Totaranui (private bag), 650 710 Takaka Campbell, Charles, The Springs, Waitapu .. 98 100 Campion, W. and M., Takaka .. .. 893 893 Child, H. A. D., Anatimo .. .. 586 406 Cotton, A. C., Uruwhenua .. .. 227 192 Delaney, E., Anatimo .. .. .. 214 Nil Delaney, William, Motupipi .. .. 497 Nil Dodson, N. A., Takaka .. .. I — 33

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Takaka County—continued. Dodson, Thomas, Kotinga .. .. 125 Nil Edmondson, P. and E. (Rameka Creek), 408 304 Motupipi Edmondson, P. and E., Motupipi .. 300 329 Edmondson, Thomas, Motupipi .. .. 122 85 Ellis, T. H., Motupipi .. .. .. 462 413 Emms, Arthur, Brookdale Station, Takaka 162 131 Falconer, B. F. W., Takaka .. .. 291 300 Feary, John (Estate of), Takaka .. 604 491 Franklyn, J. and N. G., Box 17, Takaka . . 914 808 Gibbons, John, Hamama .. .. 11 11 Gibbons, Ruben, Hamama .. .. 116 125 Goldney, William, Kotinga .. .. 82 125 Hadfield, F. G., Big River, Awa-iti .. 145 168 Hadfield, W. V., Awa-iti .. .. 44 43 Hadfield, W. W. (Estate of), Awa-iti .. 97 78 Hailes, Edward C., Waitui Park, Upper 1,221 1,295 Takaka Hanson, Gerald, Rock Glen .. .. — 1,317 Harford, L. W., Hamama .. .. 152 112 Harvey, E. W., Mutton Cove, Anatimo .. 288 364 Harwood, G. A., Rock Glen, Motupipi . . 19 35 Harwood. H., jun., Anatimo .. .. 172 203 Harwood, Mrs. R., Pikikirina, Upper Takaka 655 708 Hayter, G. G., Motupipi . . .. 2,475 Nil Heenan, R. E., East Takaka . . . . 574 Nil Hill, Lewis, Takaka .. .. .. 61 54 Hodgkinson, A., Jersey Bank, Takaka .. 173 168 Hope, F., Upper Takaka .. .. 912 1,009 Hume, T. G., Takaka .. . . .. 550 611 Hunter, H. J., Hamama . . .. 87 99 Hyland, T. A., Takaka .. .. .. 13 58 Hyland, Thomas, Takaka .. .. 125 125 Johnson, Nelson, Upper Takaka .. 62 Nil Keir, Alick, Tarakohe .. .. . . — 6 Kerr, Arthur F., Uruwhenua .. .. 192 192 Kerr, D. R., East Takaka .. .. 285 260 Langford, Ernest,Kotinga .. .. 44 45 Langford, P. V., Kotinga .. .. 715 474 Lewis, A. F., Takaka East .. .. 118 Nil Lewis, Henry, Upper Takaka . . .. 151 150 Lewis, Henry, Upper Takaka .. .. 6 7 Lindsay, James F., Uruwhenua . . .. 283 293 MacShane, A. S. and G. W., Waikaraka, 1,062 1,002 Anatimo Manson, D. L., Motupipi .. .. 1,025 948 Manson, George, Wharawharangi (Takaka 1,335 1,306 Property), Stoke Manson, H. and A., Motupipi .. .. 1,520 1,395 Manson, James, Glencoe, Motupipi .. 970 1,025 Manson, V., East Takaka .. .. 220 250 Mason Bros., Puramahoi, Onakaka .. 97 Nil Matthews, D. P., Takaka .. .. 98 73 May, F. C., Motupipi, Takaka .. .. — 2,230 McCallum, A., Anatoki, Kotinga .. 226 260 Moran, R., Upper Takaka .. .. 435 440 Morrison, C., Anatimo .. .. .. 404 393 Moulder, Arthur J., Kotinga .. .. 227 190 Mytton, H., Cobb Valley, Pokororo .. 655 761 Nalder, H., Motupipi .. .. .. 94 93 Nalder, J. C., Motupipi .. .. 316 250 Nees, E. H., Takaka .. . . .. 366 400 Nesbit, A. O., Uruwhenua . . . . 340 316 Newlove, Herbert, Takaka .. .. 21 28 Newlove, Leonard, Takaka .. .. 12 25 Organ, C. T., Ligar Bay, Tarakohe, Takaka 456 500 Packard, H. J., Rockdale, Motupipi .. 198 184 Packard, M. H., The Bush, Waitapu, Motu- 78 54 pipi Page, John G., Takaka .. .. 324 354 Petterson, L. A., Takaka .. .. 10 14 Petterson, Mrs. H. M., Mummoc Grove, 338 303 Hamama Petterson, O. C., Hamama, Takaka .. 524 422 Pollard, George, Anatoki, Takaka East .. 210 203 Pollard, George, Takaka East .. .. 76 76 Radcliff, E. L., Kotinga .. .. 175 178 Rayner, M. A., (II Property), Hamana .. — 191 Ray nor, Henry, Hamama .. .. 202 Nil Reeves, Mrs. M., Tarakohe .. .. 1,854 1,704 Reilly, L. E., Takaka .. .. .. I — 100 Reilly, Mrs. Alice F., Box 9, Takaka .. 75 65 Rentoul, Miss J. N. ( II Property), Motupipi — 131 Rentoul, Miss J. N., Motupipi .. .. 106 89

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Takaka County—continued. Bichmond, G., Kowhatu, Motupipi .. 1,308 1,343 Riordan Bros., Uruwhenua . . .. 464 443 Riordan, E. W. and G. E., Hildon Downs, 383 384 Uruwhenua, Takaka Robertson, G. 0., Anatimo .. .. 102 75 Bogers, George, Springfield, Upper Takaka 501 513 Rose, F. G., Takaka .. .. .. 100 96 Rosser, Edward, Uruwhenua .. .. 135 448 Rosser, E. A. and S. J., Uruwhenua .. — 52 Ruffell, H. J., Kotinga .. .. .. 105 132 Russ, S. L., Motupipi .. .. .. •—• 28 Sayers, John, Rahiti, Upper Takaka .. 172 162 Scott, James, Uruwhenua .. .. 225 j 252 Scott, James B., Takaka .. .. 54 43 Scott, R., Uruwhenua .. .. .. 340 366 Scott, Thomas, Upper Takaka .. .. 153 150 Simpson, R., Upper Takaka .. .. 58 74 Sixtus, J. F. W., Takaka .. .. — 180 Sixtus, Walter E., Takaka East .. .. 122 11 Smith, Wilfred, Morton Downs, Upper Ta- 420 443 Sowman, N. G., The Pines, Upper Takaka .. 736 716 Sparrow, Eric and A. G. (private bag), 2,180 1,401 Takaka Sparrow, H. and R., Fennleigh Station, 1,140 1,320 Box 38, Takaka Sparrow, Mrs. R. R., Ann Bank, Box 38, 130 122 Sparrow, B. F., Box 38, Takaka .. 341 345 Sparrow, B. W., Metanui, Upper Takaka .. 403 421 Spencer, L. G., Takaka .. .. 63 27 Spittal, Joseph W., Hamama .. .. 20 Nil Spittal, B. A., Takaka East .. .. 837 918 Stent, A. E., Hamama, Takaka .. .. 53 49 Stobie, E. B., Upper Takaka .. .. 365 504 Symes, T. H. D., Takaka .. .. 306 295 Trewavas, Harold, Umukuri .. .. 486 515 Vosper, E. J. L., Upper Takaka .. .. 574 657 Walker, J. A., Hamama .. .. 11 Nil Wallis, Harry, Motupipi .. .. 23 31 Wilkinson and Bosser, Takaka .. .. 462 Nil Wilkinson, C. T. H., Kotinga .. .. 605 600 Willcocks, S. L., Upper Takaka .. .. 373 404 Windle, J. E., Takaka .. .. .. 15 18 Winter, D. O., Motupipi .. .. 52 69 Winter, George, jun., Motupipi .. .. 73 82 Winter, H., Motupipi .. .. .. 566 484 Winter, John, Motupipi .. .. 18 Nil Winton, A., Upper Takaka .. .. 445 494 52,322 50,287 COLLINGWOOD COUNTY (In Nelson Subdivision). Addison, W. J., Nikau Farm, Mangarakau 905 824 Allan, B. N., Collingwood .. .. 546 478 Allan, William, Bainham .. .. 253 242 Aslin, Mrs. G., Collingwood .. .. 10 Nil Bay, O., Collingwood .. .. .. 219 111 Beardmore, A., Collingwood .. .. 284 279 Berry, Arthur, Aorere .. .. .. 165 152 Bishop, H. H., Collingwood .. .. — 309 Boult, C. N. (c/o B. Pomeroy, Manager), — 206 Bainham Brown, D., Bockville .. .. .. 147 154 Carter, A. J., Aorere .. .. .. 66 86 Carter, John W., Aorere .. .. 61 71 Cowin, A., Sandhill Creek, Mangarakau .. 506 350 Davidson, A. B., Motakota (private bag), 1,137 42 Collingwood Davidson, A. B., Nguroa (private bag), 42 1,056 Collingwood Dodson-Smith, E., Tamatea, Pakawau .. 366 508 Ellis, B. Collingwood .. .. .. 46 64 Etheredge, Charles, Edgemont Farm, Bain- 220 238 ham Ferguson and Walker, Pleasant Point, West 1,343 1,282 Wanganui, Pakawau Field, F. W., Bockville .. .. 3 6 Filleul, C. W., Collingwood .. .. 65 88 Filleul, B. G., Taupata, Collingwood .. 563 534 Fleming, W. C., West Wanganui, Pakawau 18 22 Fletcher, A. H., Cape Farewell, Collingwood 1,008 909

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Collingwood County—continued. Flowers and Shaw, Heads, Pakawau .. 560 Nil Flowers, W. S., Bould Lake, Puramahoi .. 576 691 Freeman, W., Triangle Valley, Puponga .. 454 460 Gill, J., Roekville .. .. .. 121 120 Graham, L. W., Bainham .. .. Ill 69 Grant, A. G., Onakaka .. .. .. 120 118 Harvey, George H., Pakawau .. .. 89 87 Harvey, H. V., Pakawau .. .. 58 67 Harvey, S. W., Collingwood .. .. 148 179 Hiekmott, J. C., Aorere .. .. 71 96 King, S. W., Aorere .. .. .. 143 193 Lammas, C. F., Bainham .. .. 83 89 Lash, W. D., Roekville .. .. i 201 228 Lunn, James, Pine Farm, Pakawau .. 153 162 McKenzie, M., Mangarakau .. .. 195 170 Moore, E. B. and P., and Travers, Kaitioka 3,337 2,962 (Pakawau Property), (c/o Dalgety and Co.), Nelson Nalder, A. C., Bainham.. .. .. 30 25 Nicholls, G. W., Mangarakau .. .. 606 ' 556 Parry, Henry, Bainham, Collingwood .. 49 59 Pomeroy, D., Bainham .. .. 1 190 Nil Prouse Bros., Paturua, Mangarakau .. 1,322 1,513 Rhodes and Son, Patarau River, Collingwood 394 435 Rhodes, E. L., Patarau River, Collingwood.. — 336 Richards, G., Mangarakau .. .. 350 374 Richards, J. and E., Mangarakau .. 142 149 Riley, L. V., Puponga .. .. .. 1,049 1,026 Riley, R. P., Roekville .. .. .. 48 48 Scadden, A. H., Onakaka .. .. 60 60 Scott, W. A., Aorere .. .. .. 64 59 Scrimgeour, A. R., Nikau, Collingwood .. 290 355 Scrimgeour, G. W. R., Ongaio Island, Col- 28 35 lingwood Scrimgeour, W. D. (Estate of), Riverslea, 54 50 Ferntown, Collingwood Shaw, W. J., Heads, Pakawau .. .. ■— 542 Shaw, W. J., Sandhills, Pakawau .. 422 403 Skilton, A. G. and Mrs. E. E. Thomason, 20 Nil Aorere Skilton, E. A., Roekville .. .. 402 332 Skilton, F., Aorere .. .. .. ■— 4 Skilton, Herbert, Roekville .. .. 112 120 Skilton, N., Pakawau .. .. .. 245 242 Skilton, Neal, Tukurua, Onakaka .. — 457 Solly, Walter, Collingwood .. .. —• 15 Squire, Mrs. C. (Estate of), Tukurua, Ona- 430 Nil kaka Strange, J. C. (Estate of), Parapara, Colling- 159 201 wood Strange, John (Estate of), West Wanganui, 899 1,122 Collingwood Stuart, C. G., Roekville.. .. .. 10 10 Tibbie, G. S., Silverstream, Bainham .. 152 157 Tyree, E. A., Roekville .. .. — 386 Tyree, Frederick (Estate of), Blue Creek, 393 Nil Roekville Walker, James, Puponga .. .. 713 533 Wallace, S. M. M., Bainham .. .. 53 57 Watson, Edith, Pakawau, via Collingwood — 54 White, Mrs. E. J., Silverstream, Bainham 58 48 Win, Norman G., Anatori, Patarau River 400 Nil Win, W. C., Mangarakau .. .. 1,062 704 24,644 24,169 BULLER COUNTY (In Nelson Subdivision). Arnold, F. P., Lyell .. .. .. 123 111 Baker, A., Te Namu .. .. .. 71 91 Baker, Bert, 3 Channel Flat, Buller .. 37 24 Beck, R., Westport .. .. .. 353 357 Burley Brqs., Berlins .. .. .. 36 6 Carey, T., Birchfield .. .. .. 15 13 Connor, Maurice, Karamea .. . . 21 Nil Curtin and Watson, Karamea .. .. 62 81 Dean, F. B., Karamea .. .. .. — 23 De Filippi, Stefano, Three-channel Flat, Lyell 50 39 Dellavedova, M., Three-channel Flat, Lyell 71 74 Dixon, J. M., Westport .. .. 41 154 Duncan, J. E., Karamea .. .. 35 50 Farrow Bros., Karamea .. .. 82 119 Fischer, Carl Louis, Tiromoana .. .. 51 61

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. B ltllek County—continued. Fox, W. H., Cape Foulwind .. .. 10 16 Fox, W. H., Cape Foulwind, Westport .. 10 16 Harris, John, Karamea .. .. 140 208 Jenkins, E. C. M., Little Wanganui .. 22 20 Jennings, A. H., Kongahu .. .. 26 26 Jennings, Kongahu, Westport .. .. 30 41 Jones Bros., Kongahu .. .. .. — 126 Jones, C. E., Kongahu .. .. .. 93 Nil Kerr, David, Granity .. .. .. 30 25 Lines, Job, and Sons (private bag), Westport 297 70 Llewellyn, Daniel, Waimarie .. .. 326 343 Lowe, Fred., Oparara, Karamea .. .. 78 94 Mathias, H. V., Punakaika, Grey mouth .. 32 40 McLeod, D., Karamea.. .. .. 50 634 Mosley, L. B., Corby vale .. .. 6 6 Mussen, F., Maori Point, Karamea .. •— 8 Pain Bros., Westport .. .. .. 35 10 Price Bros., Tiromoana .. .. 21 359 Pupich Bros., Lyell .. .. .. 50 48 Pupich Bros., Lyell .. .. .. 50 Nil Ratcliffe, W., Miko .. .. .. 13 15 Rhind, George, Oparara .. .. 41 29 Simkin, N. (Estate of), Karamea.. .. 56 Nil Simkin, C., Karamea .. .. .. — 48 Simpson, J., Karamea .. .. .. 92 182 Simpson, Mrs. M. M., Little Wanganui .. 62 30 Simpson, William R., Karamea .. .. 32 57 Skilton, 0. C., Corbyvale .. .. 40 21 Smith, C. E. (private bag), Westport .. 14 25 Stokes, Oliver, Miko, Westport .. .. — 45 Tate Bros., Seddonville .. .. 386 203 Walker, J. and G., Rocklands, Inangahua — 3 Junction Ward, James, Denniston .. .. 50 71 Williams, B., Cape Foulwind, Westport .. 59 120 3,199 4,142 MURCHISON COUNTY (In Nelson Subdivision). Bachelor, A. N. (private bag), Nelson .. 655 350 Badcock, J., Katanga .. .. 110 84 Baigent, J. T., Howard, Glenhope .. 486 437 Baigent, Lyell, Owen .. .. .. 2,728 2,579 Bailey, J. S., Braeburn, Tutaki .. .. 503 382 Ball, Thomas, Maruia .. .. .. 112 141 Bartlett, W. H„ Maruia .. . . 288 285 Beuke, H. C., Matiri, Neudorf .. . . 245 290 Blackadder, T. D., Springs Jun., Reefton .. 512 426 Boddington, R. W., Murchison .. . . 153 Nil Boland, C. C., Mangles Valley, Murchison .. 212 292 Borlace, J. L., Spring Grove .. .. 275 355 Borlace, J., Tophouse, Nelson .. .. 61 Nil Bosca, Stephano Delia, Matakitaki . . 58 56 Bredbury, Thomas, Ariki .. . . 170 171 Burnett, F. M., Paenga .. .. 12 12 Burt, W. E„ Glenhope .. .. .. 1,227 1,591 Challis, A. L., Tutaki .. .. .. 256 298 Clarke, C. W., Warwick Junction . . 69 64 Cole, M., Murchison .. .. .. 325 235 Coleman, B. D., Howard .. .. 455 553 Collins, T., Brackwater, Murchison .. — 321 Creighton, F. (Estate of), Warwick June- 533 527 tion Cummings, P. A., Tophouse .. .. 2,526 2,579 Davies, R. G., Owen Junction .. .. 242 296 Dickson, J., Tutaki .. .. .. 516 610 Dolamore, Henry, Paenga .. .. 30 43 Douglas and Cassidy, Maruia, via Reefton 405 235 Downie, Charles, Murchison .. .. 235 316 Drummond, J. D., Owen Junction .. 78 92 Edwards, Mrs. E. A., Owen Junction .. 202 Nil Ellison, H. E., Tutaki, Murchison .. 285 326 Esler, Samuel, Tutaki .. .. 2,176 2,131 Farrell, Owen, Owen Junction . . .. 289 309 Fawcett, A. T., Longford, Murchison .. 839 663 Fiven, J. J., The Lake, Glenhope .. 144 135 Geater, C. F., Owen Junction .. .. 223 236 Gibb, R. Maruia .. .. .. 370 200 Gibbs, Alfred, Longford, Murchison .. 112 Nil Gibbs, B. A., Longford, Murchison .. 211 194 Gibbs, N. W., Warwick Junction .. 163 155

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. r Murchison County—continued. Gilroy, James, Owen Junction .. .. 241 248 Greigg, F. W., Warwick Junction .. 404 390 Griffith, C., Howard Junction, Glenhope .. 557 506 Hayes, P. S., Lower Maruia, Murchison .. — 16 I Higgins, L. S., Murchison .. .. 70 Nil Hill, L. E., Tutaki .. . . .. 235 262 Hill, Lewis, Katanga, Murchison.. .. 96 85 Hodgkinson, J. W., Murchison .. .. 460 585 Hodges, V. S., Owen Junction .. . . 202 Nil Holman, W., Ariki .. .. .. 15 12 Hunter, J., Maruia .. .. .. 17 17 Hunter, Mrs. M., Fern Mat, Central Buller 252 38 Hutchings, J. L., Ariki, Murchison .. 33 38 Hutchins, W. A., Ariki .. .. .. 165 160 Hyde, A., Katanga, Murchison .. .. 332 332 Irvine, T. G., Owen Junction .. .. 157 182 James. Edward, Paenga .. .. 37 40 Joyce, Thomas, Glenhope .. .. 399 565 Kerr, E. G., Murchison .. . . 103 31 Lammas Bros., Katanga . . .. 24 28 Lester Bros., Box 16, Murchison .. .. 279 Nil Lester, Frederick George, Matakitaki .. 112 114 Lester, Mrs. C. A., Maruia, Murchison .. 156 161 Lester, Thomas, Braeburn, Warwick Junction 76 70 Lester, W. J. and F., Maruia .. .. 543 443 Lodge, R. H., Tutaki .. .. .. 620 551 Lublow, R. W. (c/o Mr. P. O'Connor), Tutaki, 83 51 Murchison Lynch, C., Murchison .. .. .. 61 71 Lyon, George D., Tutaki .. .. 453 461 Marris, R. J., Tutaki, Murchison .. — 233 McAuliffe, Jas. F., Longford, Murchison . . 98 82 McAuliffe, T. F., Tutaki .. .. 203 193 McCaa, George, Tutaki .. .. .. 420 396 McCusker, C. A., The Lake, Glenhope .. 443 387 McKnight, J. W. D. and J. Watt, Maruia .. 62 107 McLean Bros., Maungarata .. .. 60 Nil McNee, George L., Upper Matakitaki .. 144 41 McWha, F. R., Paenga .. .. . . 55 72 McWha, Robert J., Murchison .. .. 184 134 Mead, M. N., Howard Junction, Glenhope.. 410 370 Miller, H. C., Katanga .. ., .. 74 47 Monteith, C. C., Maruia.. .. .. 453 Nil Moon, Charles, Tutaki .. .. . . 157 150 Morel Bros., Murchison.. .. .. 169 102 Morel, C. G., Murchison .. .. 216 288 Morel, T. O., Tutaki .. .. .. 888 708 Neame, Mrs. Maude A., Longford .. 162 201 Negri, R., Newton Flat .. .. 17 Nil Newman, F. L., Owen River .. . . 152 175 Newman, T., Owen Junction (private bag), 808 658 Nelson Norris, Graham, Warwick Junction .. 160 110 Norris, W., sen., Maruia .. .. 151 124 O'Brien, C. G. S., Murchison .. .. 662 669 O'Brien, Thomas, Ariki.. .. .. 31 27 O'Connor, P., Tutaki, Murchison.. .. 407 626 O'Connor, R., Appleby, Murchison .. 800 775 O'Rourke, Dominick, Murchison.. .. 499 312 Oxnam, David W., Longford .. .. 3,255 3,208 Oxnam, E. D., Longford, Murchison .. 100 Nil Oxnam, H. J., Longford .. .. 482 787 Peacock, N. J. H., Ariki .. .. 113 124 Poole, W. H., Gowan .. .. .. 160 193 Poulter, William George, Maruia.. .. 276 137 Preeble Bros., Upper Matakitaki.. .. 490 Nil Prebble, W. H, Murchison .. .. — 509 Rait, James (Executors of), Owen Junction, 258 205 Murchison Rait, John, Owen Junction, Murchison .. 395 344 Read, Eric, Tutaki, Longford .. .. 260 Nil Reid, John, Matakitaki .. .. 48 43 Roberts, F., Paenga .. .. .. 33 45 Rose, D., Warwick Junction .. .. 180 196 Rouse, K. G., Longford.. .. . . 425 479 Russ, E. D. A., Glenhope .. .. 319 373 Sagar, H., Longford .. . . .. 131 166 Sagar, John, Longford, Murchison . . 95 154 Sampson, W., Murchison .. ., 81 Nil Scoltock and Coltman, Gowan Valley, Upper 288 296 Buller Skillen, D., Gowan Valley .. .. 112 152 Springer, E., Howard Junction, Glenhope.. 343 324 Stewart, H. J., Tutaki .. .. .. 682 720 Sutherland, H. F., Murchison .. .. 139 133

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Mtjkohison County—continued. Swanson, James, Tutaki .. .. 304 254 Symonds, B. L., Ariki .. .. .. 209 52 Thomson, D. W. (private bag), Warwick 344 324 Junction Thomson, G. (private bag), Murchison .. 246 200 Thomson, J. (private bag), Murchison .. 1,115 960 Thurlow, R., Longford .. .. .. 608 508 Todd, L. W., Tutaki, Murchison .. .. 416 • 386 Warne, C. P., Murchison .. .. 147 130 Warne, L. R., Katanga.. .. .. 620 362 Warne, L. T., Longford.. .. .. 86 32 Warne, William C., Murchison .. .. 121 116 Waters, L. D., Tutaki .. .. .. 349 361 Watson, F. P., Tutaki .. .. .. 255 216 West brook, J., Ariki .. .. .. 51 60 Whale, George, Sunnyburn, Murchison .. 81 86 Whitford, D., Owen Junction .. .. 276 240 Willett, W. M., Gowan Valley .. .. 318 313 Williscroft, F. W., Maruia .. .. 666 509 Wills, Roy R., Murchison .. .. — '3 Wilson Bros.,' Matakitaki Road, Murchison 75 54 Win, D., Owen Junction .. .. 524 585 Win, D. G., Katanga, Murchison.. .. 64 66 Win, L. R., Owen Junction .. .. 27 32 Win, Mrs. Rose, Kawateri .. .. 194 313 Win, 0. G., Murchison .. .. .. 100 115 Win, Ronald, Owen Junction .. .. 534 733 48,953 46,011 INANGAHUA COUNTY (In Westland Subdivision). Archer, F. A. C., Capleston .. .. 293 288 Bailey, G. P., Maruia .. .. .. 244 236 Bell, A. W., Inangahua Junction .. 70 41 Bell, James, Reefton .. .. .. 507 394 Blackadder, W., Maruia, via Reefton .. 507 970 Blackadder, W., Maruia, via Reefton .. 62 Nil Brazil, J., Cronadun .. .. .. 85 Nil Clayton, W., Ahaura .. .. .. 560 459 Dick, J., and Son, Reefton .. .. — 292 Fitzgerald, John, Ikamatua .. .. 570 Nil Gilmer, Mrs. Isabella (Estate of), Waitahu, 224 83 Reefton Hannah, Allan, Maimai, Mawheraiti .. 44 44 Harvey, W. C., Inangahua Junction .. 30 Nil Jacobs, T. and C., Ikamatua .. .. 487 382 Leggoe, Arthur, Hukarere .. .. 104 60 McCormack, Mrs. J. M. E., Cronadun .. 66 69 McElwee, J., Miamia, Reefton .. .. 314 154 Mclnroe, A. J., Ikamatua .. .. 41 47 Mclnroe, G. B., Ikamatua .. .. 4 12 McMahon, Timothy, Cronadum .. .. 77 82 McVicar, D. A., Mawhiraiti .. .. — 236 McVicar, Neil, Mawheraiti, Grey Valley .. 132 107 MoVicar Bros., Ikamatua .. .. 518 Nil Mirfin Bros., Ikamatua .. .. 846 1,136 Murray, Michael (Executors of), (private 147 155 bag), Hinau Norris, P. P., Maruia, Murchison.. .. 77 92 O'Donnell, Timothy, Cronadun .. .. 222 250 O'Grady, W., Reefton .. .. .. 63 67 O'Malley, M. S., Cronadun .. .. 178 238 O'Malley, William, Ikamatua, Inangahua .. 2,109 2,002 O'Regan, J. J., Inangahua Landing . . 181 91 O'Regan, John, Cronadun .. .. 16 40 Prendergast, J. R., Ikamatua .. .. 516 Nil Prendergast, P., Ikamatua, Westland .. — 513 Roberts, T. and R., Reefton .. .. 112 160 Rogers, Bernard, Cronadun .. .. 15 5 Schwass, E., Rotokohu .. .. 28 Nil Silcoek Bros., Cronadun .. .. 179 100 Waimaunga State Farm, Grey Valley, Ma- 91 17 wheraiti Watson, T. R., Crushington .. .. 350 275 Williams, J., Waitahau, Reefton.. .. 101 97 Winter and Speedy, Farmers, Rotokohu .. 18 Nil Wright, Stephen, Capleston .. . . 121 161 10,309 9,355

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. GREY COUNTY (In Westland Subdivision). Allen, R. J. and W. A., Nelson Creek .. 101 177 Armstrong, Geo., Cobden .. .. 79 67 Armstrong, D., Ngahere .. .. 97 131 Bassett, L. W., Hohonu .. .. 271 317 Baty Bros., Greymouth.. .. . . 6 5 Baybutt, Daniel, Naghere .. .. 50 10 Becker, E. H., Te Kinga .. .. 230 140 Begg, William Thomas, Totara Flat . . 331 250 Blackmore, John, Nelson Creek .. .. — 51 Brown, J., Ahaura, Grey Valley .. .. 384 1,004 Bruce, Wm. Ahaura .. .. .. 515 558 Bruhn, A., Rutherglen .. .. . . 72 77 Burrows, John, Ahaura .. .. .. 209 285 Butler, Osmond, Kahikatea .. .. 234 241 Buttola, Mrs. Poerua .. .. .. 637 727 Calwell and Wilson, Cameron's .. .. 439 241 Carter, H., Kaimata, Grey Valley .. 58 61 Clayton, W., Ahaura .. .. . . 396 558 Coates, W. J. (Executors of), Greymouth .. 710 1,012 Coburn, W. R., Marsden, Greymouth .. 122 30 Cotter, E. T., Runanga .. .. 212 381 Cowan, A., Cobden .. .. .. 561 561 Craig, Misses M. J. and B., Matai, Grey 13 13 Valley Curtin, John, Totara Flat .. .. 73 30 Dalzell, A., Nelson Creek, Westland .. — 27 Deere, T., Marsden Road, Greymouth .. 42 26 Donaldson, Joseph, Ngahere .. .. 57 75 Donovan, F., Ngahere .. .. . . 248 196 Doolan, J. P., Totara Flat .. . . 315 198 Drayton and Sons, Ahaura .. . . 1,380 1,223 Drennan, D., Ngahere .. .. .. 234 161 Feary, Alfred (Executors of), Ahaura .. 327 353 Fisher, W., Nelson Creek .. .. 303 302 Fitzgerald, John, Totara Flat .. .. 381 Nil Fitzgerald, P. J., Waipura, Kamatua .. — 312 Foley, E., Kumara .. .. .. 115 127 Gilmer, H., Totara Flat .. .. 371 479 Graham Bros., Farmers, Rotomaru .. 100 75 Greymouth Racing Club, Greymouth .. 123 105 Hall, Fred, Inchbonnie .. .. . . 409 348 Halpin, J., Totara Flat.. .. .. — 42 Hamer, Price, Totara Flat, Grey Valley .. 470 565 Hayes, George H., Ahaura .. .. 31 29 Heaphy and Costello, Mesdames, Kopara .. 550 912 Hill, B., Omoto, Greymouth .. .. 37 137 Hodgkinson, Hugh E., Rotomanu .. 105 106 Jacobs, George, Rotomanu .. .. 184 159 Johnston, F., Atarau, Ahaura .. . . 38 47 Keating, M., Brunnerton .. .. 41 31 Kennedy, Hugh, Ahaura .. .. 112 127 Kennedy, Patrick, Totara Flat .. .. 615 490 Kidd, D., Moonlight, via Blackball .. 233 204 Lawrence, G. (Estate of), Kumara .. 223 Nil Lawrence, Miss Mary, Kumara .. .. — 163 Lees, Thomas, Ahaura .. .. .. 394 408 Liddell, William, Ahaura .. .. 69 70 Lindstrom, F., Ahaura .. .. .. 203 233 Mackley, S. M., Noble's.. .. .. 798 1,058 Mallinson Bros., Kohana, Ahaura .. 813 996 Mallinson, Wm., Aratika .. .. 446 256 Marshall, A. M., Ahaura .. .. 88 116 Martin, L. F., Kotuku, Ohira Line .. — 120 McCutcheon and Sears, Mehhonnie .. — 130 McDonnell Bros., Totara Flat .. .. 417 374 McGrath, M., Poerua .. .. .. 82 77 McLaughlan, William, Ngahere .. . . 163 269 Meara, Michael (Executors of), Totara Flat 344 414 Meyer, J., Jackson's .. .. .. 280 256 Mitchell, E., Hukarere .. .. .. — 31 Molloy Bros., Kotuku .. .. . . 97 85 Morley, P., Paroa, Westland .. .. — 51 Newcombe Bros., Reefton .. .. 570 476 Nicholas, M., Hohonu .. .. .. 277 307 O'Brien, J. J., Ngahere .. .. .. 78 80 Palmer, A. J., Rotomanu .. .. 234 202 Palmer, V. C., Springs Junction, Reefton .. 418 388 Peat, Noel, Moana, Ohira Line .. .. 6 5 Pye, A. E., Cameron's, Greymouth .. 120 80 Reinheimer, Mrs. F., Ikamatua .. . . 96 100 Rodgers, J. W., Police-station, Brunnerton 81 10 Ryall, John, Barrytown .. .. 176 185 Ryan, E., Ngahere .. . . .. — 26

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No. of Sheep od April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Gbey County—continued. Ryan, Jas., Rotomanu .. .. .. — 21. Ryan, Michael, Rotomanu .. .. 218 203 Sadler, W. A., Nelson Creek, Grey Valley .. 106 100 Scales, Orr, and Co., Ahaura .. .. 284 368 Seymour, K. W. .. .. .. 36 Nil Shanahan, Denis, Greymouth .. .. 204 160 Smith, P. H. B., Ahaura .. .. 310 303 Steel, A. and W. M., Marsden, Greymouth 76 100 Steer, Jesse, Greymouth .. .. — 47 Stewart, Robt. M., Box 109, Greymouth .. — 51 Symes, J., Ngahere .. .. .. — 31 Te Kinga Land and Timber Company 896 1,167 (c/o A. Robinson, Manager), Te Kinga Topliss, H. J., Inchbonnie .. .. 141 110 Tindale, Benjamin, Marsden .. .. 221 189 Vallance, W., Farmer, Rotomanu .. 52 63 Ward, James, Ahaura .. .. .. 340 335 White, James F., Ahaura .. .. 21 29 Whitmore, T. N., Rotomanu .. .. 331 300 Wylde, H. E., Barrytown .. .. 79 Nil Wylde, S. R., Barrytown .. .. 316 Nil 22,725 24,326 WESTLAND COUNTY (In Westland Subdivision). Adamson, Henry, Matainui .. .. 309 239 Adamson, J., Harihari .. .. .. 785 692 Adamson, Robert, Matainui .. .. 405 166 Adamson, William Robert, Matainui .. 470 533 Allen, J. M. Ross .. .. .. 65 54 Anderson, J., Ross Flat, Waiota .. .. 300 192 Anderson, William A., Waitaha, South 303 526 Westland Andrews, F., Hokitika .. .. .. 172 294 Atkinson, Clarence, Manainui P.O., Ross Line 101 111 Baird, Mrs. Jane, Lower Kokatahi .. 85 58 Berry, William, Herepo.. .. .. 1,450 949 Bonar, V. W. M., Hokitika .. .. 318 323 ' Boyle, Michael, Bowen Road, Ross .. 96 91 Busch, H. H., Bruce Bay .. .. 327 412 Butler, John, and Co., Matainui .. .. 569 532 Carroll, Michael, Weheka .. .. 352 470 Chinn, Mrs. E. J., Waitaha .. .. 174 222 Chinn, W. H., Matainui.. .. .. 414 440 Cloher, John, Matainui .. .. .. 243 102 Collett, John, Matainui.. .. .. 133 136 Condon, John, Mahitahi .. .. 894 793 Condon, Thomas, Tatare .. .. 72 61 Cron, John Haast, Okuru .. .. 23 44 Cron, T. Edward (Haast Property), Kokatahi 66 61 Cron, T. Edward, Kokatahi .. .. 51 26 Cropp, R., Koiterangi .. .. .. 48 42 Cropper, J., Waitaha .. .. .. 227 283 Cumming, Mrs. A., Kanieri .. .. 204 163 Cunningham, A. S., Jackson's .. .. 479 465 Dcakin, W., Waitaha .. .. .. 60 57 Diedrichs, D., Hokitika .. .. 169 154 Diedrichs, John (Estate of), Harihari .. 344 284 Diedrichs, W. F., Kokatahi .. .. 823 720 Ecclesfield, Thomas A., Lower Kokatahi .. 392 546 Eggling Bros., Okuru .. .. .. 158 210 Elcock, T., Donohues, Ross .. .. — 39 Ellis, William, Waitaha, South Westland .. 72 41 Evans and Davidson, Waitaha .. .. 125 96 Ferguson, G. H., Ferguson's .. .. 192 233 Ferguson, Robert J., Harihari .. .. 326 566 Finch, James, Arahura .. .. .. 33 31 Fitzgerald Bros., Wainihinihi .. . . 232 240 Foster, Robert, Weheka, South Westland . — 204 Friend, J. S., Matainui .. .. .. 122 92 Friend, Norman, Okarito .. .. 385 395 Gardener, H., Ross .. .. .. 303 213 Gibb Bros., Waiho Gorge .. .. 1,474 1,669 Graham Bros., Waiho Gorge .. .. 152 248 Graham, Mrs. J., Kokatahi .. .. 102 51 Graham, Mrs. W., Kokatahi . . .. 102 51 Griffin, Ambrose, Wainihinihi .. .. 298 400 Gunn, William, Wataroa .. .. 214 191 Guthberlet, W. J., Chesterfield .. .. — 115 Haddock, F. J., Herepo .. .. 500 141 Hansbury, J. P., Ross .. .. .. 92 53 Hansbury, W. J., Ross .. .. .. 4 Nil Hansen, P., Hende's Ferry .. .. 97 Nil

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Westland County—continued. Harcourt, R. A., Koiterangi .. .. 744 504 Harris Bros., Okuru .. .. .. 214 95 Harris, Mrs. M., Hahuku, Okuru.. .. 186 140 Harris, Thomas, Humphrey's .. .. 122 142 Hart, J. A., Koiterangi .. .. 249 209 Havill, F., Kanieri Forks .. .. 25 25 Havill, Miss Ruby, ICaneiri .. .. — 12 Havill, S., Koiterangi .. .. .. 56 41 Hende, Carl, Harihari .. .. .. 180 178 Hende, H. H., Hende's Ferry.... .. 589 504 Heveldt, H., Matainui .. .. .. 285 254 Houliston, R., Lower Kokatahi .. .. 64 78 Hutchinson, D. J., Kanieri .. .. 52 46 Hyndman, R., Wataroa .. .. 450 Nil Jackson, Thomas, Jackson's .. .. 630 664 Jamieson, W. A., Kaiterangi .. .. 108 124 Jefferies, W. and Co., Hokitika .. .. 47 Nil Jopson, T. H., Ferguson's, South Westland 95 61 Karnbach, Henry, Kokatahi .. .. 356 321 Linklater, George, Waitaha Street, South 268 183 Westland Manera, John, Ross .. .. .. 210 192 Manera, Joseph, Pukekura .. .. 157 146 Manship, Geo., Herepo, South Westland .. 102 Nil Manzoni, Joseph, Goldsborough .. .. 63 95 McBride, A. and T., Matainui .. .. 658 712 McBride, James, Matainui .. .. 324 354 McGowan, Hugh, Waitaha .. .. 18 35 McGregor, John, Waitaha .. .. 452 451 Mcintosh, G. 0., Ruatapu .. .. 130 133 Mcintosh, J. J., Hokitika .. .. 132 382 Mcintosh, J. J., Hokitika .. .. 152 Nil McLean, J., Harihari .. .. .. 225 217 Meharry, A., jun., Upper Kokatahi .. 202 144 Meharry, A. W., Kokatahi .. .. 125 239 Meharry, H. P., Matainui .. .. 151 155 Meharry, J. G., Lower Kokatahi .. .. 203 252 Michel, H. L., Koiterangi .. .. 101 76 Miley, P. J., Matainui .. .. .. — 386 Mills, Charles, Kaneipi.. . . .. 450 Nil Millson, Mrs. Phoebe H.,"Kumara .. 223 172 Minehan, Jas., Harihari .. .. .. 383 358 Mitchell,Wohn, Ross .. .. .. 108 Nil Monk, Harry, Koiterangi .. .. 167 158 Monk, John, Kokatahi .. .. .. 62 50 Morel, L. H., Lower Kokatahi .. .. 132 38 Morgan,'.William, Greenstone .. .. 968 928 Moynihan, Mrs. T., Lower Kokatahi .. 202 202 Mulveney, J. J., Mahitahi .. .. 91 107 Murphy, James, Butcher, Kumara .. 33 60 Murphy, Joseph Patrick, Dillmanstown .. 67 70 Neame, Frank, Kumara .. .. 122 200 Nightingale, C. J., Hokitika .. .. 36 31 Nolan Bros., Okuru .. .. .. 1,006 573 Nolan, M., Ross .. .. .. 481 Nil Nolan, Tom, Matainui .. .. .. 288 155 O'Connor, J. J., Matainui, South Westland 686 672 Olderog, W., Arahura .. .. .. 85 27 O'Neil, T., Kokatahi .. .. .. 142 124 O'Neill Bros., Dry Creek, Tetaho .. 559 822 O'Neill, Thomas, Lower Kokatahi .. 128 96 O'Rielly, W., Upper Kokatahi .. .. — 83 Owens, W. T. H., Kanieri .. .. 81 65 Passmore, Mrs. C., Kumara .. .. 502 553 Poerua Run Co., Hokitika .. .. — 143 Preston, R., Koiterangi .. .. 210 252 Purcell, M. J., Matainui ., .. 265 321 Purcell, P. J., Matainui.. .. .. 229 262 Reynolds, H. J., Waitaha .. .. 59 49 Ritchie, John, Kumara .. .. 34 33 Ritchie, W., Koiterangi.. .. .. 31 Nil Robinson, Mrs. Scott, Harihari, South West- — 190 land Scease, Harry, Karangarua .. .. 64 60 Scott, Andrew, Karangarua .. .. 414 423 Karangarua .. .. 283 312 Searle, William, Herepo .. .. 413 517 Sheriff, Mrs. M. F., Blue Spur, Westland .. 62 17 Sims, John, Ross .. .. .. 88 141 Smith, William, Matainui .. .. 689 869 Staines, Thomas, Hokitika .. .. 280 300 Stankey, J., Ferguson's, South Westland . . 209 46 Steele, Edward, Goldsborough .. .. 59 71 Stewart and Chapman, Hokitika.. .. I — 746

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. W ESTiiAND County—continued. Stewart, Leslie, Dilmanstown .. .. 43 72 Stewart, Samuel, Goldsborough .. .. 220 218 Stewart, W. H. G., Kumara .. .. 138 185 Stopforth, T. 0., Hokitika .. .. 67 66 Sullivan Bros., Weheka .. .. 1,208 800 Sullivan, Patrick, Stafford .. .. — 85 Thomson, Mrs. Jennie, Karangarua .. 207 219 Thomson, James, Ross .. .. . . 170 201 Thomson, W„ Ross .. .. .. 34 30 Treacy, Miss E. M. J. B. C., Kumara .. 555 504 Trembath, John, Waitaha .. .. 102 81 Wall, William, Herepo, South Westland .. 31 36 Wallace Bros., Kokatahi .. .. 313 228 Walsh, James, Weheka .. .. 80 69 Williams, Fred G., and Sons, Weheka .. .1,700 1,810 Wilson, E. R., Hunt's Beach, Karangarua 111 80 Woodham, Fred, Hariliari .. .. 50 83 Wright, W., Pukekura .. .. .. 354 333 Yde, S. E., Otira .. .. .. 607 582 40,412 39,048 SOUNDS COUNTY (In Marlborough Subdivision). Anderson, J. G., Mahau .. .. 338 326 Annear, J. H., Resolution Bay .. .. 354 344 Archer, F. P., Tuna Bay, Elaine Bay .. 885 882 Ashton, Thomas, Kenepuru Head .. 1,013 995 Ashton, H. W., Kenepuru Head .. .. 279 316 Baldick, Alfred, Redheugh, P.O., Sounds .. 534 698 Baldick, D. and H., Maraitai (private bag), 330 330 Picton Baldick, William H., Blumine Island, Picton 700 538 Ballantyne, R. M., Port Underwood .. 366 317 Baxter, F. A., Te Weka.. .. .. 380 449 Beauchamp, Mrs. H., Anakiwa, Picton .. 600 607 Beech, F. J., Kenepuru Head .. .. 2,021 2,183 Beech, G., The Mount, Picton .. .. 1,350 2,108 Bell, James (c/o W. Wastney, Manager), The 1,850 1,975 Rocks, Picton Bell, Miss Pearl, " Whatanihi," Havelock .. 385 590 Black, J. H. (Estate of), Tira Ora .. 355 298 Borck, C. H. and D. L., Nydia Bay .. 440 410 Bowron, C. E., St. Omer .. .. 8 32 Brown, Mrs. M. J., Elaine Bay .. .. 950 1,000 Carkeek, Martin, Kilmarnock, Te Awaite .. 732 414 Chaytor, Miss B. E., Picton .. .. 149 152 Climo, James P., Manaroa .. .. 386 386 Crump, Rev. J., Ocean Bay, Port Underwood 509 570 Daken, Frank, Hakahaka, Port Underwood 1,920 245 Daken, Frank, Hakahaka, Port Underwood 220 1,600 Daken, Mrs. E. (private bag), Whangataura 407 329 Daken, Mrs. Maggie, Whangataura .. 1,326 509 Daken, Mrs. Maggie (private bag), Whanga- Nil 505 taura Daken, R., Mint Bay, Picton .. .. 262 280 Dawkins, R. G., Hikoekoea, Picton .. 2,135 2,302 Derbyshire, A. H. (private bag), Picton .. 570 773 Elliott, R. W. (private bag), Havelock .. 616 567 Fell, R. M. D., Nikau Bay (private bag), 1,231 1,110 Havelock Fissenden, F,, Cannibal Cove, Sounds .. — 959 Flood, C. G., Picton .. .. .. 454 Nil Foote, A. R., P.O., Havelock .. .. 189 160 Foote, D. W., Homewood .. .. 1,886 1,633 Foote, E. A., Te Rawa .. .. .. 1,921 2,029 Foster, W. S., Picton .. . .. 458 614 Gillett, Cannibal Cove (private bag), Picton 850 Nil Godsiff, C. H. N., St. Omer .. .. 359 383 Godsiff, D. H., Waitaria, Portage .. 947 923 Godsiff, F. C. W., St. Omer, Sounds .. 89 84 Godsiff, G. N. P., Broken Hill, St. Omer . . 304 313 Godsiff, G. N. P., Manaroa .. .. 828 799 Greensill, B. T. R., Bryandale (private bag), 1,584 1,516 Picton Greensill, E. T., Otanerau .. .. 597 748 Greensill, J. C. M., Ohungaroa (private 2,525 3,000 bag), Havelock Greensill, Mrs. (c/o Mr. B. Greensill, Bryan- 720 812 dale), (private bag), Picton Greensill, Mrs. J., Ohungaroa (private bag) 583 24 Havelock Grimmett, E., Maori Bay . . .. 550 489

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Sounds County—continued. Guard, E., French Pass .. .. 333 337 Guard, Mrs. Emma, Ocean Bay .. .. 631 525 Gullery, H., Pokokeno, Pelorus Sound .. 851 Nil Gullery, S. J., Picton .. .. .. 615 Nil Gullery, T. J., Lochmara-, Picton .. 1,013 961 Hamilton, Walter, Tira Ora .. .. 550 538 Hancock, Mrs. Margaret, Blackrock, Portage 1,422 1,500 P.O., Kenepuru Harris, B. E., Endeavour Inlet .. .. 88 81 Harris Bros., Pohuenui .. .. 11,550 11,133 Harris Bros., The Head, Kenepuru .. 1,644 1,561 Harvey, C. N. and I. E., Manaroa .. 1,066 1,020 Harvey, I. N., and Sons, Manaroa .. 1,373 1,561 Harvey, L., Maori Bay .. .. .. 867 1,001 Harvey, Nathan, Clova Bay, Manaroa .. 1,622 1,514 Harvey, R. 0., Elaine Bav .. .. 232 220 Harvey, W. H., Tira Ora" .. .. 17 75 Hay, E., Titirangi, Havelock .. .. 9,520 9,700 Hayter, C., Port Hardy, D'Urville Island.. — 5,680 Haytor Bros., Port Hardy, French Pass .. 7,750 Nil Hay tor, G. G., Grenville Harbour, French — 1,945 Pass Hehbard, Joseph, Onahau, Picton .. 319 321 Hebbard, O. R., Onahau, Picton .. 331 336 Hebbard, T. T., Onapua Bay, Picton .. 620 562 Heberley, Arthur, Te Punga, Picton .. 1,365 1,370 Heberley, Henry (private bag), Te Punga, 192 Nil Picton Heberley, H. (private bag), (Jackon's Pro- 1,220 1,418 perty), Te Punga, Picton Heberley, J. T., Yellaton, Picton .. 800 850 Hemi, Edwin, Okoha .. .. .. 205 188 Henderson, J. D., Goulter Bay, Waitaria 1,459 1,646 Bay Henderson, W. P., Waitaria Bay .. 726 362 Henderson, W. P., Waitaria Bay .. 325 760 Hocquard, P., Louis Bay, Te Puru .. 1,018 1,581 Hoera Teruruka, Whareatea Bay, French 67 80 Pass Hope, Albert, Admiralty Bay, French Pass 400 426 Hope Bros., Deep Bay, French Pass .. 1,088 1,048 Hope Bros., Manawa, French Pass .. 2,105 2,092 Jackson, C. H., Box 6, Picton .. .. no 106 Jackson, James, Te Awaite .. .. 707 740 Johnson, C. E., Greviile Harbour, French 631 Nil Pass Johnson, J. A. F., Greville Harbour, French — 640 Pass Jones, T. D., Pukekoikoi, Picton.. .. 407 437 Jones, William, Endeavour Inlet.. .. 12 182 Kawhara, Mrs. E. E., Te Rawa .. .. 307 559 Kellor, F. P., Wairangi .. .. 815 800 Kenny, G. A., Okukari, Te Awaite .. 1,676 1,684 Lawrence, E., Portage Estate, Picton .. 478 559 Lawrence, W. A., Crail Bay P.O. .. 278 238 Lesv, H., Elaine Bay .. .. .. 1,344 1,420 Lomax, W., Picton .. .. .. 242 280 Love, B. and W., Otanerau .. .. 457 381 Love Bros, (c/o Dawkins and Townsend), 566 394 Picton Love, Hector, Anatoria, Picton .. .. 455 487 Love, John, Picton .. . . .. 309 283 Love, M. and J., Picton .. .. 422 346 Mackenzie, A., Otanerau, Picton .. .. 1,074 898 Mark, J. and Son, Waikawa, Picton .. 46 149 Masefield, W. N., Ellerton, Kekerangu .. 352 Nil MeCaulv Bros., Bulwer .. .. 708 641 McCormick and Fuller (c/o D. McCormick), 3,153 3,935 Patuki McCormick, Donald, jun., Watamanga, 1,699 1,920 Picton Mclsaac, D. W., Waitaria Bay .. .. 728 637 McKinley, T, H., Kenepuru Sounds, St. Omer 160 137 McLauchlan, J. C., Box 61, Waipukurau, H.B. 1,022 1,323 McMahon, G. F., Big Bay, Taradale, Portage 111 Nil McMabon, G. F., Four-fathom, Taradale, 265 187 Portage McMahon, G. F„ Taradale, Portage .. 1,686 2,044 McManaway, H. M., Te Ivveka, Picton .. 131 199 McManaway, T. D., Port Gore, French Pass 905 860 McManaway, W., Resolution Bay .. — 225 McManaway, W. D., Resolution Bay (private — 220 bag), Picton McManaway, W. T. and A. H. B., French 434 567 Pass

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j No. of Sheep on ~~ ! April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Sounds County—continued. McNabb, W. G., Crail Bay .. .. 161 183 Mills and Mills, Brightlands .. .. 1,320 1,315 Mills and Mills, Brightlands (Eli Bay Pro- 1,300 1,400 perty) Mills, 0. H. and P. E., Maude Island, Bright- 1,338 1,340 lands Moleta and Co., D'Urville Island, Waitai, 3,850 3,701 French Pass Monro, G. H., Forsyth Island, Havelock .. 3,688 3,765 Muloock, J. and S., Bulwer Sounds .. — 1,510 Nalder, A. G. (Estate of), Stoke (Fitzroy Nil 1,819 Bay Property) Nalder, A. G., Stoke .. .. ..2,280 Nil Neal Bros., Robin Hood Bay .. .. 965 988 Neame, P., Mahau .. .. .. 41 49 Nisbet, A. W. (private bag), Yncyca, Have- 1,379 1,050 lock Norton, R., Te Awaite .. .. .. 58 65 O'Connor, A. C., Hopai .. .. ],146 911 Orchard, Mrs. Ellen, and J. W., St. Omer .. 61 27 Palmer, H. A., Whatanihi, via Havelock .. 862 800 Paton, Edward F., Nydia Bay .. .. 521 488 Payton, J. H., Pukekoikoi, Picton .. 162 137 Perano, J. A., Te Awaite .. .. 545 527 Pike, Cyril C., Stoke, Nelson .. .. 5,180 4,100 Pyle, J. A., Kenepuru Head .. .. 580 626 Redmond, Mrs., Chetwoed Island, Bulwer .. — 206 Redwood, H. J., Okoha.. .. .. 2,986 3,175 Rhodes, Sir R. H., (e/o Manager), Resolution 700 865 Bay Roach, Peter, Double Bay, St. Omer .. 48 31 Roadley, Mrs. D. H., Havelock .. .. 72 60 Robb, J. L., St. Omer .. .. .. 400 545 Rogers, G. L., Manaroa .. .. 1,641 1,858 Saunderson, J. H. (private bag), Broughton 290 284 Bay, Picton Seymour, A. C., Ngakuta Bay, Picton .. 608 646 Seymour (Estate of), Wharehunga, Picton 1,250 Nil Shand, P. T., Port Ligar .. .. 5,069 5,112 Simpson, Miss L. P., Broughton Bay .. 118 130 Smith, X. W„ Port Gore .. .. 844 870 Snook, L., French Pass .. .. 300 350 Snook, Nelson, The Cove, French Pass .. 720 810 Stephens, H. M., Tira Ora, Sounds .. 261 236 Stratford, H. S., Crail Bay, Pelorus Sound 218 213 Tarlton, H. G., Whareatea Baj', French Pass 244 306 Tarlton, H. S. (private bag), Havelock .. 50 248 Te Puni, I. A., Onahau, Picton .. .. — 607 Tetley, C. A., Pukekoikoi, Picton .. 122 120 Thompson, F. M., Endeavour Inlet .. 558 484 Toms Bros., Te Awaite .. .. 754 714 Topp, Mrs. Mary, Hopewell, St. Omer .. 84 87 Turner Bros., Bulwer .. .. .. 1,749 Nil Turner, R. J. W., French Pass, Waiua, 994 1,220 D'Urville Island Turner, R. J. W., Hamilton Bay, French Pass 1,187 1,107 Turner, R. K., Waitata Bay .. .. 708 747 Turner, R. S., Admiralty Bay, French Pass 2,750 2,740 Walker Bros., Nydia Bay, Havelock .. 697 690 Wastney, Edmund, Hakana, Port Under- 942 915 wood Wastney, Mrs. V. O., Hakana, Port Under- 862 890 wood Watson, Karira, jun., Onauku .. .. 1,075 1,070 Watson, Mrs. Catherine, Onauku .. 504 404 Watson, Timothy, Onauku .. .. 1,049 1,020 Webb, J. J., Laverique Bay, Manaroa .. 1,390 2,252 Webb, R. S., Waimaru, Manaroa .. 888 998 Webber Bros., Elmslie's Bay, French Pass 3,137 3,005 Webster, W. J. (Pickersgill Property), Picton 189 198 Webster, W. J., Picton (Long Island Pro- 148 129 perty) Wells, Charles G., Waikawa Bay .. 2,122 1,926 Wells, D. E., Tamure, Havelock .. 437 506 Wells, F. A. L., French Pass .. .. 1,082 1,085 Wells, G. G., Pokokino, Havelock .. 558 520 Wells, Joseph H., Maori Bay, Pelorus Sound 345 314 White, Davis, Hitaua, Picton .. .. 53 54 Wilson, C. A. Wharehunga, Picton .. — 1,355 Wilson, R*. C., Craigieburn, Te Punga .. 1,750 1,915 Woodman Bros., French Pass .. .. 3,812 3,355 184,721 185,669 /

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1026. 1927. MARLBOROUGH COUNTY (In Marlborough Subdivision). Adams, Archibald Miles Wm,, Langley Dale, 3,738 4,673 Blenheim Adams Bros, and Co., Blenheim .. .. 309 430 Adams, F. and G. H., Blenheim .. 28 Nil Adams, Sydney, Box 142, Blenheim .. 365 158 Adams, Sydney, New Renwick Road, Blen- 274 337 heim Ahern, William, The Glen, Canvastown .. 87 72 Aldridge, W. S., Wairau Bar, Blenheim .. 233 238 Alquist, Axel, Canvastown .. .. 131 103 Alsop, J. H., Okaramio .. .. 319 296 Anderson, C., Wairau Valley .. .. — 57 Anderson, J. H., Onamalutu .. .. 91 86 Anderson, P. W., Flat Creek .. .. 450 470 Anderson, William, Rai Falls .. .. 320 364 Andrew, G M H., Birch Hill .. .. 9,520 10,066 Andrews, E. Cyril, Evansdale, Havelock 647 828 Suburban Anstiss, J. O., Wairau Valley .. .. 1,630 1,659 Arthur, J., Waikawa, Picton .. .. 350 362 Atkinson, W. 11., Hillersden Rural, Blen- 2,263 1,763 heim Ashton, J. H., Raglan Run, Blenheim .. — 2,300 Aubrey Bros., Picton .. .. .. 181 140 Auckram, W. P., Canvastown .. .. 122 129 Avery, Albert N., Fairhall, Blenheim .. — 434 Avery, H. J., Fairhall .. .. .. 267 625 Balfour and Blackler, Vernon, Blenheim .. 5,134 4,719 Barnett, A. W., Raydale, Tuamarina .. 786 951 Barron, C. J., Wairau Valley .. .. 245 86 Bartlett, George, Fabian's Valley .. 76 82 Bartlett, J. H., Fabian's Valley .. .. 142 143 Barton, Albert, Onamalutu .. .. 248 259 Barton, I. W. (c/o Dalton, P. B.), Blenheim 150 127 Barton, J. I., Leefield, Blenheim .. 355 400 Bary, L. J., Raglan, Blenheim .. .. 2,184 Nil Bell, William, Flaxmere, Blenheim .. 636 526 Bell, William, Valleyfield, Blenheim .. 2,399 2,905 Bishell, A., Hillersden .. .. .. 1,131 1,194 Bishell, D., Oaythorpe, Blenheim .. 529 533 Bishell, G. H., Omaka, Blenheim .. 545 345 Black, D. H., Hillersden .. .. 396 412 Black, John, Leatham (private bag), Blen- 2,301 2,342 heim Blick, Arthur, Old Renwick Road, Blenheim 52 33 Blick, Benjamin, Blenheim .. .. 155 163 Blick, I). R., Mahakipawa .. .. 417 498 Blick, Jesse, Blenheim.. .. .. 91 62 Blick, P. J., Blenheim .. .. . . 17 8 Blick, William, Blenheim .. .. 13 8 Bonnington, C. J., Wairau Valley .. 112 132 Bonnington, Frank, Te Rou .. .. 756 766 Bonnington, George, Te Rou .. .. 208 201 Bonsor, E. H., Fabian's Valley .. .. 406 386 Booker, William, Onamalutu .. .. 217 219 Boon, William, Picton .. .. .. 2 4 Botham, C. and G., Tuamarina .. .. 277 277 Bown, John, jun., Rai Falls .. .. 356 446 Bown, Misses F. E. and L. R., and Mrs. A. M. 1,283 1,362 Ward, Canvastown Boyce, G., Springlands, Blenheim .. 116 I Nil Boyce, H., Blenheim .. .. . . 168 346 Boyes, A. R., Tuamarina .. .. 443 478 Bragg, Nathaniel (Estate of), Box 2, Para 1,309 1,240 Breayley, J. A., Picton .. .. 319 315 Breayley, J. A., Picton .. .. 47 97 Bright, W. J., Para, Koromiko . . . . 296 238 Broadbridge, G. H., Wairau Valley .. 575 653 Brooks, William, Renwicktown .. .. 352 453 Broughan, W., Tuamarina .. .. 51 20 Brownlee, G. H., Havelock .. .. 766 656 Brownlee, J., Havelock Suburban .. 1,675 1,748 Brownlee, William, Gowanside, Havelock .. 940 729 Bryant Bros., Rai Falls, Blenheim .. 496 445 Bryant, W. E., Mahakipawa .. .. 490 406 Brydon, James, Renwicktown .. .. 638 800 Buncombe, J. R., Havelock .. .. 11 80 Cameron, R. D. and 0. A., Okaramio .. 609 520 Campbell, J. P., Mahakipawa .. .. 64 50 Carr, J. R., Blenheim .. .. .. 151 260 Catley, P. S., Fairhall, Blenheim .. 276 330 Cawte Bros., Moitapu, Mahakipawa .. 2,240 3,005 Challies Bros., Mahakipawa .. .. — j 15

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927, Marlborough County—continued. Chaytor and Co. (Limited), Marshlands, 5,350 5,390 Spring Creek Cheeseman, H. C., Box 160, Blenheim .. 245 Nil Cheeseman, T. G., and Mrs. E. S. Relling, 1,856 2,262 Warwick (private bag), Blenheim Ching, W. H., Roselands, Blenheim .. 443 393 Clark, J. J., Sun Hill (private bag), Blenheim 463 463 Clark, Mrs. Jessie, Sun Hill (private bag), 89 98 Blenheim Climo, J. W. F. (c/o J. W. North), Havelock 341 325 Connolly, L. C., Erina, Blenheim .. 1,050 674 Cooke, B. J., Mount Patriarch, Blenheim .. 2,051 2,068 Corry, Mrs. A. M., Blenheim .. .. — 394 Corry, Mrs. A. M., Blenheim .. .. — 250 Couper, Percy C., Rai Falls .. .. 270 300 Couper, W. B., Rai Falls .. .. 464 376 Cozens, H., Havelock Suburban .. .. 1,222 1,300 Craven, Allen, Spring Creek .. .. 363 210 Craven, R. J., Spring Creek .. .. 160 Nil Cresswell, W. R., Omaka Downs, Blenheim 1,021 1,007 Crispin, Charles, Erina, Blenheim .. 854 1,044 Crispin, H. A., Canvastown .. .. 723 752 Crispin, R. F., Havelock Suburban .. 340 320 Dalton, G., Canvastown .. .. 1,747 Nil Dalton, Misses, Canvastown .. .. — 1,845 Davidson, G. G., Hillersden (rural delivery) 877 1,060 Davies Bros., Kaituna, Havelock.. .. 200 407 Davies, James (Estate of), Waikakaho .. 406 181 Davies, P., Havelock Suburban .. .. 294 253 Des-Forges, Algernon, Blenheim .. .. 267 260 Diamanti, R. J., Canvastown .. .. 711 650 Dillon, F. N., Leefield, Renwicktown .. 3,516 3,598 Dobbie, James J., Mount Pleasant, Picton 23 Nil Dodson, F. H., Spring Creek .. .. — 495 Dodson, G. L. and V. H., Sandhills, Spring 150 15 Creek Donald and Higgins, Long Valley, Havelock 1,500 1,437 Suburban Donald, J. P., Havelock.. .. .. 530 720 Donald, J. W., Havelock Suburban .. 614 583 Donkin (Estate of), (c/o F. Ward), Wairau 539 613 Valley Draper, A. S., Alabama Road, Blenheim .. — 110 Dryden, A. W., Picton .. .. .. 83 102 Dwyer and Register, Waikakaho.. .. 1,100 1,108 Eden, Edward, Mahakipawa, Blenheim .. 290 289 Egan, S. A., Hillersden .. .. 850 830 Elliott, James, Havelock .. .. 186 182 Esson, John F., Picton .. .. .. 285 228 Evans, Mrs. A. F., Hillersden .. .. 778 763 Excell, Fred, Hillersden.. .. .. 1,000 1,212 Eyles, R., Wairau Bar, Blenheim .. 247 235 Fahey and Dumphy, Wantwood .. — 854 Fairhall, C. J., Rapaura, Spring Creek .. 156 273 Fairhall, G. H. M. and L. A., Woodbourne, 1,229 1,363 Blenheim Fairhall, G. H. M. and L. A., Grovetown, 613 390 Blenheim Fairweather, F. E., Netherwood .. .. 5,415 5,220 Falvey, Michael, Omaka .. .. 386 406 Farnall, W., jun., Havelock Suburban .. 504 410 Flower, F. H. T., Canvastown .. .. 216 202 Flower, Mrs. Maud, Canvastown .. .. 220 256 Forrest, G. R., Canvastown .. .. 250 426 Fowler, J., Omaka, Blenheim .. .. 91 70 Fowler, J. A., Hillersden Rural .. .. 2,587 2,650 Fowler, R. T., Te Rou .. .. .. 674 644 Fowler, W. T., Hillersden .. .. 1,208 1,037 Francis, B. T., Rai Falls .. .. — 216 Frost, H., Flat Creek .. .. .. 250 250 Gane, A. E., Rapaura .. .. .. 108 146 Gane Bros., Spring Creek .. .. 323 373 Gane, W. H., Spring Creek .. .. 105 85 Gardiner, F., Rai Falls .. .. .. 117 262 Gardiner, G. H., Rai Falls .. .. 90 300 Gardiner, G. T. (private bag), Canvastown 1,055 950 Gardiner, Sholto, Rai Falls .. .. 222 226 Gardiner, W. J. M., Rai Falls .. .. 82 70 Gibson, Mrs. Elizabeth, Kaituna .. 426 295 Gifford, A. J., Rapaura .. .. 61 73 Gifford and Parker (private bag), Blenheim 1,548 1,727 Gifford, James R. A., Hillersden .. 1,105 1,188 Gifford, William, Raglan Farm, Rapaura .. 548 480 Gilchrist, John, Havelock .. .. 506 447

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1827. Marlborough County—continued. Gilchrist, John, Koromiko .. .. — 128 Gilchrist, Mrs. H. J., Grove, Blenheim .. 474 456 Gilmore, G. R., Tuamarina .. .. 345 225 Glastonbury, L. J., Rai Falls .. .. 159 138 Gledhill, H. G., Meadowbank, Box 67, Blen- 25 Nil heim Glover, Thomas, Grovetown .. .. 418 415 Gosling and Dick, Terrace Farm, Renwick- — 741 town Goulter, Charles, Hawkesbury, Renwicktown 4,903 5,105 Goulter, E. R., Mahakipawa .. .. 411 340 Goulter, R. F., Timara, Blenheim .. 1,574 1,624 Graham Bros., Brookby, Blenheim .. 648 750 Graham Bros., Fairhall, Blenheim .. 1,026 908 Green, Mrs. A. E., Wairau Valley .. 681 643 Green, Mrs. M. J., Kaituna .. .. 131 26 Gregg, R. C., Redhills, Blenheim.. .. — 3,521 Gregory, Thomas, Rapaura .. .. 6 27 Greig, G. W., Canvastown .. .. 198 189 Greig, G. W., Canvastown .. .. 79 ) 57 Grigg, E. F. J., Meadowbank, Blenheim .. 10,335 J 8,128 Grove Farm Co. (0/0 Mrs. I. S. Hazlett), 576 [ 600 Box 15, Picton Grove Farm Co. (c/o Mrs. I. S. Hazlett), 440 407 Box 15, Picton Guest, N. E., Koromiko .. .. 145 Nil Hadfield, A. J., Onamalutu .. .. 310 335 Hadfield, C. A., Onamalutu .. .. 452 475 Ham, Albert, Spring Creek .. .. 345 322 Ham, Robert, Blenheim .. .. 319 293 Hammond, A. O., Longfield, Blenheim .. 409 487 Hammond, W. L., New Renwick Road, 197 209 Blenheim Harding, Mrs. A., Swansdowne, Blenheim.. 1,257 1,097 Hargreaves, V., Blenheim .. .. 816 960 Hart, A., Pine Valley .. .. .. 196 203 Hart, A, E., Deep Creek, Canvastown .. 352 558 Hart, C. F., Ruapaka, Canvastown .. 404 333 Hart, David, Hillersden .. .. 1,471 1,372 Hart, E., Deep Creek .. .. .. 787 807 Hart, Edward, Okaramio .. .. 461 558 Harvey, George, Canvastown .. .. 121 194 Hayward, Albert, Waihopai .. .. 300 224 Hayward Bros., Enchanted Creek, Blenheim — 903 Healy Bros., Canvastown .. .. 1,463 1,436 Hebbard, A. M., Flat Creek .. .. 84 65 Henderson, A. J., The Grove, Picton .. 256 282 Henrickson, J., High Street, Blenheim .. 197 231 Herd, D. J„ Picton .. .. .. 252 314 Hewetson, A. J., Flat Creek .. .. 122 111 Higgins, David E., Havelock Suburban .. 717 599 Hill, Mrs. Jessie, Fairhall, Blenheim .. 1,637 1,625 Hille, E. G. A., The Castle Run, Blenheim 5,585 5,467 Hille, E. G. A., The Fairhall Farm, Blenheim 27 Nil Hille, Miss Eliza Ruth, Box 52, Blenheim 680 747 Hille, F. W., Box 52, Blenheim.. .. 3,245 3,098 Hiile, W. E. M., Box 52, Blenheim .. 552 628 Holdaway, John, Box 115, Blenheim .. 192 184 Hooper, J. C., " Erina," Wairau Valley .. 585 586 Horgan, Michael, Blythefield, Blenheim .. 554 469 Huddleston, A. St. T., Litchfield Street, 720 717 Blenheim Hughes, James, Canvastown .. .. 660 650 Hunter, L., Rai Valley .. .. 191 147 Hutchison Bros., Kaiuma, Havelock .. 600 598 Hutchison, T. R., Havelock .. .. 300 280 Jackson Bros., Netherwood .. .. 1,974 2,059 Jackson, J. A., Berridale (private bag), 1,180 1,166 Blenheim Jackson, Jose, Box 62, Blenheim.. .. 1,022 1,291 Jackson, Stanley Richardson, Runnymede, 475 85 Blenheim Jacques, Edward, Okaramio .. .. 202 242 Jacques, William, Okaramio .. .. 192 226 Jeffries, M. F., " The Douns," Fairhall .. 443 472 Jeffries, Thomas (Trusteos of), Blenheim .. 706 635 Johnson Bros., Netherwood .. .. 1,554 1,578 Johnson, Ralph, " Kilpotlees," Rai Falls .. 83 200 Jones, A., The Wrekui, Blenheim .. 694 Nil Jones, D. A., Canvastown .. .. 145 140 Jordan, C. R., Renwicktown .. .. 99 32 Kater, Mrs. G. E., Blackrock, Netherwood 1,071 1,135 Kennedy, M., Omaka .. .. 219 274 Kennington, James, Okaramio .. .. 1,160 995

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f No. of Sheep on April 30, April ?>0, ! 1926. 1927. Mablborough County—continued. Kennington, William, Okaramio .. 943 1,101 Kruse, William, Manuka Island, Birch Hill, 1,220 1,218 Blenheim Laidlaw, James B., Craigieburn, Blenheim 1,025 1,026 Laidlaw, R. T., Blenheim .. .. 387 387 Laird, J., Ronga Valley, Flat Creek .. 223 Nil Lambert, J. A., Shrublands, Kaituna . . 902 995 Lankow Bros., Plat Creek, Rai Valley .. 216 34 Lankow Bros., Tuamarina .. .. 254 214 Larkin, P. J., Blenheim .. .. 1,112 Nil Latter, Alan, Tyntesfield, Blenheim .. 4,707 4,875 Lawson, Bernard, Canvastown .. .. 258 242 Leov, C. T., Plat Creek, Marlborough .. — 507 Leov, L. C., Plat Creek .. .. 781 924 Leov, C. S., Plat Creek .. .. .. 560 1,129 Leslie, J. A., Okaramio .. .. 800 768 Leslie, J. W. (Wither Section), Blenheim . . 1,294 1,147 Leslie, John, Okaramio .. .. 458 407 Leslie, R. H., Okaramio .. .. 285 295 Lester, G. A., Malvern P.O., Blenheim .. 3,210 3,149 Lester, R. C., Maxwell Road, Blenheim .. 226 Nil Looms, P. J., Okaramio .. .. 60 118 Love and Warren, Otanerau, Picton .. 805 818 Lovell, James Y. A., Post-office, Pine Valley 324 365 Lovell, John W. H., Te Rou .. .. 989 1,084 Low, James, Hillersden Rural .. .. 1,189 1,203 Maclaine Bros., Rapaura .. .. 415 944 Maclaine, W. A. J., Plat Creek .. .. j 192 181 Maher Bros., Kaituna .. .. .. 2,100 2,140 Maher, John, Northbank, Kaituna .. 1,490 1,510 Mapp, T. S., Blenheim .. .. .. 323 400 March, Eric A., Grovetown .. .. 548 609 Marfell, A., Maxwell Road, Blenheim .. 10 10 Martin, A., Mount Pleasant, Picton .. 189 i 97 Martin, J. C., Hillersden .. .. 280 335 Matthews, Charles, Riverby, Rapaura .. 278 354 Matthews, K. G., Picton .. .. 858 527 Maule, A., Plat Creek .. .. .. 100 128 Maule, C. A., Plat Creek .. .. 166 150 McAlpine, W. C„ Wantwood .. .. 735 Nil McBeth, Mrs. L. G., and A. McCallum, 2,114 2,080 Branch Point, Blenheim McCallum Bros., Riverlands, Blenheim .. 213 321 McCallum, J. and J., Box 68, Blenhoim .. 395 346 McCallum, John, Top Valley, Te Rou .. 1,511 1,148 McCaskey, J. J., Hillersden Rural .. 911 914 McDowell, A., Rai Falls .. .. 224 279 McDowell, Mrs. Jane, Haveloek Suburban : 76 77 McPadden, Joseph, Box 95, Blenheim .. ' 841 499 Mclndoe, Abraham, Onamalutu .. .. 283 359 Mclsaac, R. D., Ronwicktown .. . . 22 22 McKay, J. A., Hillersden .. .. 496 504 MeKenzie, John, Blenheim .. .. 205 3 McLauchlan, C. P., Rannoch, Blenheim .. 445 490 McRae, D. W., Wairau Valley .. .. 47 170 Meads, T. H., Para, Koromiko .. . . 52 70 Mears, W., Timatanga, Plat Creek . . 79 16 Mills, A. G., Renwicktown .. . . 18 5 Mills, Arthur J., Grovetown .. .. 184 185 Mills, P. P., Grovetown.. .. : 120 117 Mills, John, Koromiko .. .. . . 102 66 Mills, Mrs. Alice, Rai Palls .. .. 124 130 Monro, H. Y., Bankhouse, Waihopai .. 5,048 5,051 Monro, P. C., Marchburn, Blenheim .. 5,762 5,268 Moore, John A., Porebank Farm, Haveloek 100 99 Suburban Moore, John W., Canvastown .. . . 206 210 Moore, T. A., Haveloek Suburban . . 930 925 Morrin, J. M., Wither, Blenheim.. .. 257 352 Morrin, James, Dillon's Point Road .. 70 288 Mortimer, G., Te Rou .. .. . . 909 913 Mortimer, H. S., Okaramio . . . . 320 347 Mowat, L. R., Box 85, Blenheim.. .. 649 800 Murdock, A. G., Omaka .. .. 315 284 Murphy, Misses M. and M., Spring Creek, 54 28 Blenheim Murray, C. F. (c/o Manager, Ngaruru), 3,231 2,710 Blenheim Murray, F. L., Wantwood .. .. 1,007 1,104 Murray, James, Grovetown .. .. 182 152 Murray, William, Spring Creek .. .. 205 374 Neal, A., Fabian's Valley .. .. 324 259 Neal, A. H., Spring Creek .. .. 35 39 Neal, A. M., Rai Valley.. .. .. 287 280 Neal, B. J., Marshland's, Spring Creek .. — I 173

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30. | 1926. 1027. Marlboeough County—continued. Neal, Francis, Spring Creek .. .. 179 295 Neal, M. W. J., Spring Creek . . .. 50 51 Neal, Percy E., Rai Valley .. .. — 50 Nees Bros., Hillersden .. .. . . 689 603 Nees, Charles, Little Scatwell, Okararaio .. 726 655 Nees, C. J. C., Fabian's Valley .. . . 361 403 Nesbit, William (Estate of), Havelock Su- 530 486 burban Neville Bros., Dillon's Point, Blenheim .. 114 124 Neville, S. M., Thurston, Blenheim .. 210 196 Neweombe, Frank G., Wairau Valley .. 344 345 Newman, Charles, Renwicktown .. 425 505 Newman, 0. EL, Havelock Suburban .. 1,088 1,020 Newman, John, Old Renwick Road, Blenheim 10 19 Nicholls, J., Pine Valley .. .. 300 290 Nolan, John, Flat Creek .. .. 509 Nil North, J. W., Kaiuma, Havelock .. 529 542 North, James, Okaramio .. .. 61 56 N.Z. Refrigerating Company, Kaipupu, Pic- 92 99 ton O'Connor, Timothy, Brookby, Omaka .. — 194 O'Dwyer Bros., Blenheim .. . . 169 100 O'Leary, J. 0., Box 79, Blenheim .. 591 573 O'Leary, D. J., Fairhall, Blenheim .. 124 142 Orsman, W. H. B., Havelock .. . . 113 250 O'Sullivan, L., Tuamarina . . . . 17 Nil Packer and Thorn, Rai Falls . . .. 445 486 Palmer, L., Kaiuma, Havelock .. .. 840 919 Parker, C. W. and Co., Blenheim .. — 544 Parris, A. J., Blenheim .. .. 455 846 Parsons, W., Wairau Valley . . . . 189 213 Patterson, J. T., Rai Falls .. .. 200 220 Pattie, D. A., Blenheim .. .. 106 75 Pattie, F. W. H., Dillon's Point, Blenheim 157 286 Payne, Walter, P.O. Box 112, Blenheim.. 1,320 1,500 Paynter, T. W., Auntsfield, Blenheim .. 546 533 Pike, T., Pyramid, Blenheim .. .. 1,576 1,518 Pike, T., Spring Hill, Taylor's Block, Blen- 969 1,021 heim Pike, Thomas, The Laurels, Blenheim (Avon- 5,096 4,965 dale Property) Pike, Thomas, The Laurels, Blenheim .. 348 461 Pike, W. D. (Spring Creek Property), Spring- 295 415 field, Blenheim Pike, W. D., Main Street, Blenheim .. 296 219 Pollard, William (Estate of), Delta Station, 6,262 5,830 Blenheim Powell, John, Fabian's Valley .. . . 445 379 Randall, G. and C., Koromiko .. .. 818 784 Randall, J. and J., Speed's Valley, Koromiko 410 422 Reader, D. H., Havelock . . .. 213 288 Reader, Frederick, Havelock .. .. 560 567 Reader, H. M., Havelock .. .. 1,000 1,083 Reader, L. F., Blenheim .. .. 375 469 Reeves, H. S., Rapaura.. .. .. 285 399 Rennell, J. E., Compensation Run, Hillers- 1,366 1,570 den Rural Rentoul, Robert, Hillersden .. .. 1,834 1,816 Rickertsen, John, Onamalutu .. .. 242 252 Robinson, Arthur, Onamalutu .. .. 917 936 Robinson, L., Onamalutu .. .. 407 734 Robinson, Mrs. L., New Renwick Road, 186 Nil Blenheim Rore, Alfred, Spring Creek .. .. 112 18 Rowe, Edward, Westbrook, Renwicktown 316 410 Rudd, C. H., Summerlands, Blenheim .. 3,527 3,445 Rudd, J. F., juii., Summerlands, Blenheim 5,606 5,616 Rudd, James F,, Summerlands, Blenheim. . 3,875 4,218 Rudd, W. G., Benhopai, Blenheim .. 12,090 11,445 Rush, A. J., Canvastown .. .. 454 477 Russell, D., Red Hills, Tophouse.. .. — 933 Rutherford, C. O. T., Craiglockart, Blenheim 6,014 6,038 Rutland, George, Te Patoa, Canvastown . . 202 213 Sadd, G. E., Grovetown .. . . 53 51. Samuels, J. E. (private bag), Blenheim .. 1,509 1,581 Saunders, F. G., Post-office, Blenheim . . 76 Nil Scott Bros., Havelock .. .. .. 506 703 Scott, F. J., Timatanga, Flat Creek . . 175 226 Shrimpton, H., Spray Point (private bag), 2,004 2,050 Blenheim Schroder, A. J., Rai Valley .. .. 58 20 Simpson, F. W., Rai Valley, P.O., Marl- 30 I 30 borough Slow, Fred, Wairau Valley .. .. 146 200 Smart, F. A., Canvastown .. .. 454 I 423

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No. of Sheep on April 30,! April 30. 1926. | 1927. Marlbobouoh County—continued. Smart, J. G., Rai Palls .. .. .. 323 j 317 Smart, James, Onamalutu . . . . 414 , 408 Smith, C., Riverlands, Box 110, Blenheim. . 3,205 2,868 Smith, G. H., Haveloek.. .. .. 455 405 Smith, H. E., Broadway, Picton .. 315 394 Smith, H. E., Para, Picton .. .. — 368 Smith, Mrs. Mary, Box 110, Blenheim .. 2,200 2,000 Smith, W. M., Koromiko . . .. 769 528 Smith, William, Greenhills, Tuamarina .. 24 135 Sneider, P. A., Okaramio .. .. 526 ! 420 Soper, P. W., Box 4, Rapaura .. .. 46 61 Soper, Wheaton, Farnham, Blenheim . . 176 | 620 Sowmai], A., Hillersden.. .. .. 468 j 530 Squire, A. W-, Tuamarina .. .. 340 ! 369 Squire, E., Rapaura .. .. .. 24 Nil Stalker, B., Blenheim .. .. . . 798 | 700 Stedman, A. R., Waihopai .. .. 378 384 Steeds, H., Mount Pleasant, Picton . . 840 840 Storey, J. S., Kaituna .. .. .. 909 | 954 Stratford, G. R., Mahakipawa .. .. 1,291 j 532 Sutherland, Benjamin, Bankfield, Grovetown 283 [ 285 Sutherland, J., Box 6, Blenheim .. .. 1,060 | 1,170 Sutherland, J. H., Grovetown .. .. 353 j 250 Sutton Bros., Mahakipawa .. .. 308 j Nil Sutton, G. T. P., Mahakipawa .. .. — j 318 Swafford, J. H., Haveloek Suburban .. 1,247 j 1,257 Taylor, L., Rai Valley .. .. .. 97 I 20 Taylor, Mitford, Koromiko . . .. 642 625 Tesehemaker, C. G., Avondale, Blenheim .. 4,621 j 4,255 Teschemaker-Shute, Mrs. B. E., The Throne, 4,341 1 3,800 Blenheim Thomas, Frederick, Canvastown.. .. 160 153 Thompson, A., Deep Creek . . .. 294 Nil Thompson, Bruce, Grove, Mahakipawa .. 417 413 Thompson, C. M., Omaka .. .. 252 204 Thomson, James, Blenheim .. .. 385 410 Timms, Charles IX, Wairau Valley .. 374 350 Timms, R. E., Wairau Valley .. .. 201 203 Tomlinson, J. E., " Red Hills," Tophouse.. 1,028 Nil Tripe, J. H. R., Koromiko .. .. 500 467 Turner, F. W., Rai Valley .. .. j 1 2 Turner, W. H., Rai Valley, Flat Creek .. 51 67 Twidle, J. M., Rai Valley .. .. I. — 102 Twidle, William, Haveloek Suburban .. 485 514 Vavasour, H. D., Ugbrooke, Blenheim .. 5,895 j 6,065 Vercoe, A. J, Rai Falls .. .. .. 204 201 Vorback, P. J., Okaramio .. .. 21 16 Voyce, W., Wantwood .. .. .. 300 j 404 Wadey, G., Canvastown .. .. 112 j 119 Wadsworth, Henry, Pine Valley, Blenheim 334 , 303 Wadsworth, J. H., Brancott, Blenheim .. 6,100 | 6,150 Wallace, R. G., Box 59, Blenheim .. 2,200 j 1,700 Wallace, R. W. and R. J., Para, Tuamarina 166 j 162 Wallace, T. R., Flat Creek .. .. 90 80 Walsh, M, Renwicktown .. . . 14 48 Ward, F. E. G., Eruia Rural .. .. 810 1 876 Ward, W. P., Springlands, Blenheim .. — 200 Watson, C. H., Haveloek .. .. 1,130 1,195 Watson, W. A., " The Blue Gums," Blen- 575 982 heim Watts, G. F., Lansdowne, Wairau Valley.. 9,670 9,953 Weaver, Alexander, Kaituna .. .. 271 280 Webster, W. J., Picton .. .. 179 73 Western, H. 0., Mount Pleasant, Picton .. 30 30 Western, W. T., Koromiko .. .. 160 152 Wheadon, Alfred John, Rapaura.. .. 297 226 Wiffen Bros., St. Clair, Blenheim .. 5 14 Wiffen, H. A., Okaraimo .. .. 1,310 917 Wilkins, T. H., Tuamarina .. .. 164 99 Williams, E. H., Hillersden .. .. 731 718 Williams, H. E. R., Kaiuma, Haveloek .. 531 499 Williams, H. W. J., Koromiko .. .. 458 447 Williams, P. G., Brooklands, Blenheim .. 570 520 Williams, T. J., Koromiko .. .. 22 10 Windleburn, G. J. F., Blenheim . . .. 31 23 Woodward, 0. T.. Flat Creek .. .. 209 198 Woolley Bros., Box 11, Para . . .. 355 388 Woolley, George, Tuamarina .. .. 30 30 Wratt, A., Waikakaho .. .. .. 683 724 Wratt, A. G., Te Rou .. .. .. 455 : 489 Wratt, George, Rai Valley .. .. 143 Nil Wratt, G. R. Rai Valley .. .. 139 110 Yarrall, J. G., Koromiko .. .. 262 415 Yarrall, L. A., Koromiko .. .. j 134 Nil 1364,520 ! 370,882

I No. of Sheep on April 30,1 A pril 30, 1826. 1927. AWATERE COUNTY (In Marlborough Subdivision). Adams, F. and G. H., Blenheim .. .. 277 Nil Allen, G. A. N„ Seddon .. .. 276 370 Allen, Joseph, Marama, Seddon . . .. 997 967 Andrews, N. S., Lulworth, Ward., .. 609 710 Andrews, W. G., Marama, Seddon .. 1,035 1,035 Archer and Bosomworth (e/o Geo. Mo- 160 415 Donald), Cheviot Armstrong, H. M., Ward .. .. 325 438 Austin, Edwin, Awapiri.. .. .. 839 900 Avery, E. W., Seddon .. . . . . 1,020 456 Barnes, E. S., Seddon .. .. .. 1,063 1,295 Bartlett, Mrs. A., Ward.. .. .. 336 441 Barton, E. H., " Wai-iti," Seddon .. 710 712 Beamsley, E. J. (private bag), Blenheim .. 455 519 Bell, John E., Ward .. .. .. 1,903 1,924 Bennett, Halligan, and Murray (c/o A. J. 6,755 7,191 Murray), Bluff Station, Clarence Bridge Blackburn, J. R., Grassmere .. .. 188 155 Blick, E. G., Seddon .. .. .. 2,741 j 2,833 Bowron and Smith, Kekerangu .. .. — 6,545 Brown, Daniel, Seddon.. .. .. 629 | 606 Bursill, E. W., Sedgemere, Seddon .. 2,218 j 2,348 Bush, L. L. T., Awapiri Station, Blenheim 4,050 4,300 Butt, W. H„ Ward .. .. .. 1,450 j 1,490 Byrne, Denis, Seddon .. .. .. 49 39 Cameron, Angus, Seaview, Seddon .. 450 j 415 Cameron, Mrs. Angus, Seaview, Seddon .. 488 j 466 Cameron, R., Seddon . . .. . . 176 187 Casey, Michael (c/o J. Casey), Seaview, 509 554 Seddon Casey, P. A., Blind River .. .. 913 900 Checkley and Son, Welds Hill, Blenheim .. 4,675 4,595 Conway, E. E. G., Seddon .. .. 783 1,050 Costello, Charles, Seddon . . .. 332 471 Costello, James, Seddon .. .. 791 881 Costello, M. H., Seddon.. .. .. 616 675 Crispin, E. N., Maramatia, Blenheim .. 425 535 Cummings, J. W., Glen Orkney, Blenheim 3,352 3,367 Dalton, Edward, Marama, Seddon .. 1,574 1,860 Davidson, A. M., Ward .. .. 2,109 2,058 Davies, T. S., " Ngaio Downs," Blenheim . . 4,699 4,513 Davis, E. T., Hanwai (private bag), Blenheim 381 487 Denton, T. W., Marama, Seddon.. .. 978 968 Dick, A. J., Blind River .. .. 1,813 1,602 Dick, J. B., Ballochmyle, Seddon .. 3,107 3,263 Dick, J. B. (Hillside Property), Seddon .. 855 719 Dickens, W. G., Ward .. .. .. 213 287 Dollar, J. S., Seddon .. .. .. 1,007 1,034 Dollar, John, Seddon .. .. . . 1,023 1,094 Dysart, Robert, Blind River .. .. 875 1,113 Ferguson, Charles, and A. C., Ardgowan, 1,069 922 Blind River Fissenden, F. J., Blind River .. .. 652 693 Fissenden, J„ Seddon . . .. .. 154 274 Fleming, D. F., Craigneuk, Seddon .. 1,982 2,356 Forsyth, A., Ward .. .. .. 1,363 1,398 Francis, E. A., Box 6, Ward .. .. 137 160 Francis, F. W., Ward .. . . .. 335 345 Francis, H. R. A., Box 19, Seddon .. 866 1,064 Freeth, J. (Lime Springs), London Hill, Ward 1,621 1,818 Freeth, James (Cape), London Hill, Ward .. 1,025 912 Freeth, James, Ward .. .. .. 1,543 1,530 Gainsford. C. P., Seddon .. .. 1,412 1,563 Gavin, A. J. H., Seddon .. .. 1,395 1,500 Gee, Campbell, Blenheim .. .. 866 1,200 Gluyas, H. J. (private bag), Blenheim .. 1,227 1,259 Good, Edward, L., Kekerangu ... .. 1,800 2,028 Goss, James, " Glendhu," Jordan .. 2,316 1,881 Goulter Bros., Blairich, Blenheim .. 7,100 7,977 Goulter, Charles P., Starborough, Seddon .. * 960 Green, Arthur, Ward .. .. . . 200 232 Gunn, G. A., Seddon . . . . .. 716 1,329 Gunn, G. M., Marathon, Seddon .. .. 746 041 Halliday, J., Campden .. .. .. 3,952 4,500 Ham, E. J., Blenheim .. .. .. 579 Nil Hammond, F. C., Seddon . . .. 720 912 Hammond, W. H., Seddon .. .. 1,071 1,061 Haynes, W. C., Grassmere .. .. 310 405 Hickman, 0. B. (private bag), Taimate, 1,725 1,680 Blenheim Higgins, John, Seddon .. .. .. 762 569 Higgins, T. Edward, Marama, Seddon .. 735 662 Hill and Atkinson, Upton Fells (private bag), 7,361 8,194 Blenheim Hounsell, H. L., Seddon .. .. 530 611 Irving, E. F., Blind River . , .. 589 537

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j No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30 1926. 1927. Awaterje County—continued. Jackson, G. S„ Ward .. .. .. 1,498 1,475 Jermyn Bros, (private bag), Blenheim .. 2,954 2,800 Jermyn, James, Marama, Seddon .. 1,000 990 Johnstone, James, Ward .. .. 430 430 Jones, Charles, Jordan .. . . .. 413 380 Kennington Bros., " Corea," Seddon .. 2,875 2,608 Kennington, John (private bag), Blenheim 1,368 1,332 Langridge, E. A., Blind River .. .. 400 398 Langridge, E. A., Blind River .. .. 24 205 Lawrell, D. (private bag), Blenheim .. 516 640 Lines, Wm., Kainui, Blenheim .. .. 181 Nil Linton, James, Seddon .. .. .. 514 598 Lissaman, F., Alton Downs, Seddon .. 813 869 Lissaman, H., Hilton Farm, Seddon .. 1,200 1,352 Lissaman, H., Waireka, Seddon . . . . 2,758 2,700 Loo, A. F., Ward .. .. .. 3,011 3,482 Loe, H. E., Ward .. .. .. 2,380 2,391 Maher, James, Marama, Seddon .. .. 785 846 Maher, John, Seddon .. .. .. 668 590 Marfell, George, Seddon .. .. 672 469 Marfell, R., Seddon .. .. .. 613 325 Marfell, Richard, Seddon .. .. 1,409 1,226 Marfell, W. J., Seaview, Seddon .. .. ! 1,076 547 Masefield, William N., Ellerton, Blenheim.. ! 1,535 1,600 Matthews, C., Seddon .. .. .. 900 950 McArthur, J. [)., Ngaionui (private bag), 2,985 3,060 Blenheim McCallum, Donald, St. Leonard's Blenheim 1,861 Nil McConway, J., Cape Campbell, Seddon .. 1,222 666 McConway, J., Seaview, Seddon .. .. 719 1,240 McKee, M., Seddon .. .. .. 346 472 McKenzie, E. W., Ward .. .. 321 374 McMorrin, T. M., " The Cliffs," Seddon .. 942 860 McNabb, W. G., Ward .. . . .. 834 913 McRae, A. C., Altimarloch, Blenheim .. 2,163 2,517 McRae, A. M., Aotea, Blenheim .. .. 1,825 1,500 McRae, R. J., Seddon . . .. .. 46S 640 Merrifield, James, Box 68, Seddon .. 1,161 1,384 Merrifield, John, Seddon .. .. 1,008 1,398 Middlemiss, G. R. and J. W., Jordan .. 1,078 1,112 Moore and North, Kekerangu .. .. 7,034 Nil Moore, E. A. W., Valhalla, Kekerangu .. 2,005 2,374 Moore, K. R. W., Parikawa, Kekerangu .. 1,055 1,008 Moran, John, Grassmere .. .. 566 697 Morrin, Thomas, Marama, Seddon .. 973 1,015 Morrin, W., Ward .. .. .. 1,297 1,015 Morrin, Donald, Seddon .. .. 302 345 Murray, A. J., Woodbank, Clarence Bridge 4,680 4,732 Murray, C. F., Wharanui, Blenheim .. 7,232 7,437 Murray, L. J., Wharanui, East Coast .. 1,550 1,786 Murray, Mrs. Elsie G., Woodbank, Clarence 2,718 3,099 Bridge Neal, J. F., Tetley Brook, Seddon . . 1,163 1,204 Neal, Thomas, Grassmere .. .. 639 606 Nicolas, J . T. Ward . . .. .. 980 930 O'Connor, James P., Ward .. . . 586 691 O'Dwyer, William, Seddon .. .. 660 683 Orchard, Enoch, Seddon .. .. 1,289 914 Oswald, W. L., Duntroon, Jordan .. 1,763 1,691 Palmer, J. C., Blue Mountain (private bag), 3,995 4,064 Kaikoura Parsons, E. G., Mount Victoria, Ward .. 1,266 1,319 Parsons, Freeborn, Benmore, Kaikoura .. 3,972 4,000 Parsons, G. H., Benmore, Ward . . ! 866 866 Parsons, Milo, Kilgrame, Blenheim .. 1 561 558

No. of Sheep on A pril 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Awatere Co unty—contAn ued. Paton, James, Kekerangii .. .. 2,150 2,482 Pattie, Keith, Hauwai, Ward . . .. 377 439 Pattie, R. F., Taimato, Ward . . .. 360 439 Price, W. H., Ward .. .. .. 50 20 Quirk, John, Ward .. .. .. 169 164 Reid, John, Halden Road, Seddon .. 312 335 Reiher, F. B., Clarence .. .. .. 250 230 Renwick, Thomas, Dumgree, Seddon .. 7,138 7,355 | Richmond, F. H., Richmond Brook, Marama, 10,326 10,580 Seddon Ritson-Thomas, A. (private bag), Tirohanga, 4,226 4,369 Blenheim j Roberts, Mrs. Phoebe, Ward .. .. — 1,376 Roberts, R. M., Ward .. .. .. 1,635 1,830 Rollason Bros., Kekerangu .. .. — 3,230 Rutherford, A. D., Mt. Gladstone, Blenheim 5,284 5,208 Rutherford, Edmund S., Kekerangu .. 1,975 1,928 : Rutland, F. H., Seddon.. .. .. 2,432 2,370 Rutland, G. H., Seddon.. .. .. 180 424 Ryan, Mrs. Mary, Marama, Seddon .. 918 400 Samson, J. M., and Co., Glenlee, Blenheim 5,968 5,209 Schwass, C. F., Seddon .. .. .. 2,635 2,683 Soott, N. P., Seddon .. .. .. 1,379 1,517 Seater, Mrs. A. T., The Parks, Seddon .. 536 582 Sharpe, F. W., Ward .. .. 1,092 985 Sharpe, G. H., Ward .. .. .. 1,516 1,587 Shirtliffe, J. W., Fairfield Run, Blenheim .. 5,669 5,800 Shirtliff, Mrs. M. A.. Langridge, Blenheim 5,295 6,469 Smith, Miss M. E., Seddon .. .. 380 400 Smith, W. A., Upton Downs, Seddon .. 2,533 2,445 ] Smythe, F. R. (private bag), Kekerangu, 636 670 I Blenheim I Snowden Bros., Blind River .. .. 960 1,091 I Snowden, Edgar, Springlands, Blenheim .. 1,103 1,482 Stevenson Bros., Middlehurst, Upcot .. 4,652 4,407 [ Stevenson Bros., Upoot, Blenheim .. 7,910 8,411 Stewart, C. E., Seddon .. .. .. 562 651 i Taylor, G., Ward .. .. .. 912 910 i Taylor, M., Ward .. .. .. 400 1,012 Taylor, T. E., Ward .. .. .. 1,109 1,069 Thomson, Alexander, Ward .. .. 1,661 1,656 Thomson, H. J., Ward .. .. .. 1,388 1,468 Todd, A., Kekerangu .. .. .. 3,224 Nil Tregoning, Russell, Seddon .. .. 1,150 1,123 Trolove, B. S., Kekerangu .. .. 1,716 1,821 Trolove, J. W., The Shades, Kekerangu .. 2,342 2,452 Waddy, C. C., Seddon .. .. .. 3.041 3,105 Walker, C. C„ Seddon .. .. .. 45 Nil Walker, T. (private bag), Blenheim .. 199 231 Watson, Albert, Tetley Brook, Seddon .. 508 470 Webster, A. 15., Seddon.. .. .. 420 497 Weld, Everard A. (private bag), Blenheim 4,244 4,589 West, A. D., River View, Jordan .. 1,320 1,183 Western Bros., Seddon .. .. .. 2,020 [ 2,043 Wiffen Bros., Napoleon Run, Kekerangu .. 2,370 2,300 Wilkinson, K. F., " Medway Hills," Blen- 1,814 i 1,933 heim Willis, Frank, The Ned, Seddon .. .. 3,469 3,727 Wilson, Daniel, Ward .. .. .. 580 530 Woodbury. F., Cape Campbell .. .. 6! Nil Wooding, A. R., Ward .. .. .. 1,004 1,099 Wright, G., Seddon .. .. .. 957 940 318,238 328,061

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No. of Sheep on April 30,1 April 30, 1020. 1927. KAIKOURA COUNTY (In Northern Subdivision). Acton-Adams, P., Clarence Estate, Kaikoura 18,905 21,577 Adair, A. P., Stag and Spey, Kaikoura .. 824 934 Adair, Patrick, Hapuku .. .. 51 57 Aitken Bros., and Arthur, Syncombe, Kai- 3,711 4,455 koura Andrew, Samuel, Kaikoura .. .. 152 Nil Armstrong and Steele, Stag and Spey, Kai- 2,483 2,260 koura Ashby, H., Rainford Settlement, Kaikoura — 25 Baker, H. 0., Puhipuhi, Hapuku .. 1,068 930 Barker, G. H., Kawhai, Kaikoura Suburban — 20 Barnes, F. L. E., Kaikoura Suburban .. 10 20 Barratt, Henry John, jun., Hapuku .. 1,155 986 Beaton, J. T., Kaikoura Suburban .. — 796 Beaton, John, Oaro .. .. .. 502 662 Beauchamp and Bowron, Kaikoura .. 1,532 2,230 Blunt, L. P., Lynton Downs, Kaikoura .. 1,004 747 Boyd, David, jun. (Mangamaunu Property), 300 402 Spring Terrace, Kaikoura Boyd, David, jun., Cornford, Puhipuhi, Kai- 1,200 1,640 koura Boyd, David W., Lynton Downs, Kaikoura 712 722 Boyd, Guy, Kaikoura .. .. .. 375 384 Boyd, James, D., Kaikoura Suburban .. 10 Nil Boyd, James, jun., Kahautara, Kaikoura .. 989 971 Boyd, Jeremiah, Hapuku .. .. 1,375 1,740 Boyd, John Anderson, Puhipuhi, Hapuku.. — 900 Boyd, Patrick John, Mangamaunu .. 20 30 Boyd, T. J., P.O. Box 40, Kaikoura .. 9 2 Boyd, Thomas, sen., Kaikoura .. .. 284 470 Broughan, William, Kaikoura .. .. 130 143 Brown, Archibald, Hapuku .. .. 204 204 Brunei, C., Mount Fyffc, Kaikoura Suburban 139 95 Buller, Annie, Kaikoura .. .. — 1,161 Bullen, Francis William, Lakes, Kaikoura.. 1,836 2,173 Bullen, Francis William, The Point, Kai- 1,144 457 koura Bullen, W. R., The Elms, Kaikoura .. 7,438 6,860 Burney, Mrs. L. (Estate of), Kaikoura .. 10 Nil Campbell, John, Kaikoura .. .. 11 Nil Chapman, George T., Kaikoura .. .. 3 3 Chapman, Walter W., Kowhai, Kaikoura .. 238 120 Chisnell, Henry Sargeant, Kaikoura Sub- — 6 urban Cholmondeley, C. E., Hapuku . . .. 720 696 Clarkson, W. B., and Sons (per S. Turner), 2,126 2,203 FlaxhiUs, Kaikoura Close, James, Moana, Kaikoura .. .. 1,850 Nil Crampton, H. D., Puhipuhi .. .. 1,346 1,520 Crampton, J. D., Puhipuhi .. .. 1,600 Nil Curry, G-Hundalee.. .. .. 306 1,170 Curtain, J., Kaikoura .. .. .. 234 269 Dale, S., Goat Hills, Kaikoura .. .. 930 Nil Dal/.ell, W. H., Kaikoura Suburban .. — 31 Davidson, J., Kaikoura .. .. 536 799 Dean, James, Hawke Hills, Kaikoura .. 2,835 2,965 Dee, G., Kaikoura Suburban .. .. 355 425 Douglas, F. M., Blue Duck, Kaikoura .. 1,228 1,253 Eaton, G., Kaikoura . . .. .. 39 30 Eaton, John, Kaikoura .. .. 162 207 Eccles, E. Ii., Claverley Station, Parnassus 3,363 4,070 Elder, John, Waipapa, Clarence Bridge .. 2,609 2,568 Emms, Frank C., Kaikoura .. .. 168 253 Evans, Charles (Estate of), (per A. C. Renner, 1,054 838 Trustee), Kaikoura Fairweather, H. A., Hapuku .. .. 1,922 1,858 Farmers' Co-op. Association, Green Hills, 1,762 4,236 Kaikoura Farmers' Co-op. Association, Mount Fyffe, — 3,148 Kaikoura Fernleigh Estate (c/o Farmer' Co-op. Asso- 775 1,475 ciation), Kaikoura Fox, W. S. and Miss S. P. (per G. T. Barrett, —- 1,476 Manager), Stag and Spey, Kaikoura

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Kaikoura County—continued. Galway, R. J., Kaikoura Suburban .. — 55 Gibson, Frederick, Box 33, Kaikoura .. 916 900 Gibson, H., Kincaid, Kaikoura .. .. 10 14 Gillet, G. N. H., Hundalee .. .. 649 513 Goodwin, Robert, Kaikoura .. .. 217 319 Gray, Edwin, Box 32, Kaikoura .. .. 598 650 Gray, G. E., Goose Bay, Kaikoura .. 2,370 2,277 Gray, James, Oaro .. .. .. 2,454 2,400 Gregory, John, Kaikoura .. .. 290 320 Gregory, W. A., Kaikoura .. .. — 347 Hailes Bros., Hapuku .. .. .. 50 61 Hamilton, G., Hapuku .. .. .. j 744 780 Hamilton, Herbert, Puhipuhi, Hapuku .. 989 991 Harle Bros., Hapuku .. .. .. 785 566 Harnett, Mary, Kaikoura .. .. 15 Nil Harris, A., Clarence Bridge, Kaikoura .. 406 Nil Harris, Sidney T., The Grange, Hapuku .. 249 352 Heard, S. C., Kaikoura .. .. .. 2,341 2,249 Howard, Allan, Hapuku . . .. 800 730 Hugonin, R. S., Hundalee (private bag), Par- 1,946 1,891 nassus Inman, John B., Kaikoura .. .. 284 234 Keenan, Alex., Kaikoura Suburban .. 24 29 Kennedy, Lochiel, Kaikoura .. .. — 344 Kirby, Mrs. Joanna, Kaikoura Suburban .. 40 50 Knott, W. E., Kaikoura .. .. 47 72 Lane, T., Goat Hills, Kaikoura .. .. 1,270 1,490 Lawson, Betson, Kaikoura .. .. 184 180 Lawson, J. and J., Kaikoura .. .. 712 Nil Lawson, James, Kaikoura .. .. 548 Nil Lawson, John, Stag and Spey, Kaikoura .. 548 Nil Lawson, J. W. (private bag), Kaikoura .. •— 6 Lee, Charles W., Blue Duck, Kaikoura .. 36 356 Mackle, Mrs. B., Donegal Farm, Kaikoura 886 1,186 Suburban Mackle, Francis Henry, Kaikoura Suburban 31 70 Mackle, J. J., Kaikoura Suburban .. 392 260 McDonald, Alexander, Burnside, Kaikoura 117 91 McFaggart, John, Oaro .. .. 960 955 McGivern, James, Mount Fyfie, Kaikoura .. 2,958 Nil McGrath, J. J., Gleneree, Oaro .. .. 3,500 3,027 McGregor, Ivan, Greenburn, Kaikoura .. 1,662 1,414 Mclnnes, Alexander, Kaikoura .. .. 119 120 Mclnnes, Mrs. Agnes, Kaikoura .. .. 85 82 Mclnnes, John, Kaikoura .. .. 202 243 McKenzie, Alexander, Kaikoui'a .. .. 340 430 Milligan, William A., Kaikoura ... .. 1,572 1,570 Milsom, G. S., Kaikoura . . .. 820 850 Monk, Francis J., Hapuku .. .. 2,890 2,535 Morrison, John R., Kaikoura .. .. 611 611 Morton, Adam, Hapuku, Kaikoura .. 235 206 Mounsey, T. R., Mangamaunu .. .. 203 177 Muir and Pegg, Messrs., Kaikoura .. 46 50 Nankivell, E. H., Goat Hills, Kaikoura .. — 923 Olsen, Mrs. L., Kaikoura .. .. 40 43 Palmer, Glynn M., Kaikoura Suburban .. 85 10 Pannell, Charles, Lynton Downs, Kaikoura 4,030 4,790 Park, G., Greenburn, Kaikoura .. .. 1,080 1,104 Parker, F. W., Clarence Bridge .. .. 1,274 1,770 Parsons, Edmund, Kincaid Downs, Hapuku 1,949 2,221 Parsons, Ralph, Kaikoura .. . . 958 953 Pearse, Thomas G., Charwell Forks, Kai- 4,210 5,040 koura Peoples, William, Kaikoura .. .. 10 15 Perry, R. S. W., Kaikoura .. .. 14 Nil Peter, G. S., Moana, Kaikoura .. .. — j 2,319 Poole, E. T., Kaikoura . . .. .. 224 ■ 118 Pow, John, Ferniehurst Run, Parnassus .. 2,302 3,667 Roberts, George H., Quail Downs, Waiau .. 2,216 2,220 Robertson, Harold, Stag and Spey .. 468 525 Robinson, T. H., Stag and Spey, Kaikoura — 1,246 Ryder, C. E., Goat Hills, Kaikoura ., 1,041 1,000 Scott, Walter (private bag), Dillonsdale, 1,557 1,552 Kaikoura Shand, G. E. T., Seaward Valley, Kaikoura 4,070 1 4,346

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No. of'Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Kaikouba County—continued. Sharplin, Edward, Bendemer, Kaikoura .. 200 Nil Slape, Ivanhoe, Kaikoura .. . . 101 284 Smart, J. R., Lynton Settlement, Kai- 444 346 koura Smith, C. F. G., Ludstone, Kaikoura .. 1,545 1,345 Smith, B. A. W. (e/o W. Lanyon), Moxint. 242 183 Lud, Kaikoura Smith, George, Rockwood, Kaikoura .. 650 707 Smith, H. R., F ernleigh, Kaikoura .. 204 152 Snushall, H., Greenhills, Kaikoura (Conway 5,179 5,154 Hills Property) Stanford, O. B., Oaro .. .. .. 1,072 349 Stocker, Ernest, Parnassus .. .. 5,392 5,017 Studholme, E. C. (per A. Smith, Manager), 3,671 3,599 Clarence Bridge, Kaikoura Taylor, John P., Kaikoura .. . . 606 Nil Taylors, F. and E., Messrs., Tui Farm, Kai- 92 87 koura Thaeker, J. R. (c/o William Higgins), Puhi- 1,330 1,432 puhi, Kaikoura Tisch, John, Clarence Bridge .. .. 2,998 2,897 Todhunter, J. E., Glen Alton, Clarence 3,197 3,380 Bridge Trewin, John, Glenstrae (private bag), Par- 2,290 2,223 nassus Trolove, Noel, Puhipuhi .. .. 696 890 Waddy, G. 0., Edgcombe (private bag), 1,950 1,819 Blenheim Wallace, E., Kaikoura .. .. .. 1,470 1,420 Walter, James H., Kaikoura .. .. 665 659 Wareham, Charles, Kaikoura Suburban .. 250 283 Weavers, E. E., Kaikoura .. .. 357 486 Wilson, A. W., Hapuku 373 341 Wilson, Mrs. L. M., Hapuku .. .. 10 10 Workman, E. H., Oaro .. .. .. 1,175 1,241 172,584 185,897 AMURI COUNTY (In Northern Subdivision). Allan, Mrs. E. S., Rotherham .. .. 680 Nil Allen, W. T., Rotherham .. .. — 1,412 Anderson, A., Terako, Waiau .. .. 3,800 3,830 Anderson, Millar, Rotherham .. .. 1,017 1,074 Anderson, W., Waiau .. .. .. — 434 Anderson, W. F., " Murray Downs," Waiau 1,320 1,599 Atkinson, W. H., Mason Hills, Waiau .. 3,852 4,OSS Atkinson, W. H., Woodbank, Hanmer .. 8,202 9,500 Bailey, E. O., Lyndon Settlement, Waiau 1,218 1,523 Baker, A. H., Waiau .. .. .. 981 1,107 Baker, A. V., Rotherham .. .. 1,318 1,180 Banks, J. F., Rotherham .. .. — 1,200 Banks, W. D., Waiau .. .. .. —1,550 Banks, William A., Rangiora .. .. 2,544 Nil Bean, R. C., Waiau .. .. ..1,947 Nil Beaven, C. E. and G. S., Waiau .. .. 1,345 1,339 Beavan, H. T., Waiau .. .. . . 939 923 Belton, T. H., Waiau .. . . . . 269 402 Bethell, M., Pahau Pastures, Culverden .. 4,286 5,051 Black, Arthur, Culverden .. .. 272 290 Black, J. W., Culverden .. . . 857 987 Boag, James N., Achray, Rotherham .. 1,387 1,372 Brimer, William, Rotherham .. . . 25 28 Brown, Mrs. M. A., Denbrae, Waiau .. 1,235 1,228 Buckley, A. O., Rotherham .. .. 875 Nil Buckley Bros., Campsie, Waiau .. .. 483 408 Burbury, E. P. H., Sherwood, Waiau .. 2,825 1,407 Burbury, P., Somerdale, Culverden .. 4,341 4,000 Burrows, E., Culverden .. .. 1,040 1,320 Capstick, T., Aanan, Waiau .. .. 1,082 1,080 Chaffey, R. A., and Sons, Waiau . . .. 1,062 1,381 Chapman, R. H., Waiau .. . . 838 896 Chick, P., Rotherham .. . . .. — 173 Cole, F. C., Waiau .. 512 406 Cole, W. H., Waiau .. .. .. 457 455 Cone, C. P., Waiau . . . . .. 45 25 Croft, F. E. (Estate of), Culverden .. 1,010 1,272 Dalgety and Co. (per Manager), "Glynn — 4,456 Wye," Culverden 1

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30 1926. 1927. Amuki County—continued. Dalzell, Leslie, Culverden .. .. I — 712 Dalziel, L., Culverden .. .. .. 249 312 Dampier-Crossley, H., Cranford, 3 |Rother- | 1,908 2,377 ham Dampier-Crossley, M. L., Cranford Downs, 510 790 Rotherham Davies, J. O., Lyndon, Waiau .. .. 1,245 1,528 Davison, E. B., St. Leonard's, Culverden .. 1,931 Nil Davison, Francis (Executors of), Lowry 2,110 2,373 Peaks, Culverden Davison, Hugh R., Balmoral .. .. 753 792 Davison, J. H., St. Leonard's, Culverden . . 35 64 Davison, L. H., St. Leonard's, Culverden .. 661 660 Davison, William, Culverden .. .. 2,570 2,734 Deans, Colin, Upper Highfield, Waiau .. 2,381 2,478 Dearden, P., " The Gates," Waiau . . — 1,908 Devine, L., Hanmer Springs .. j 159 163 Dickson, G, H., Riversdale, Parnassus .. 402 434 Dowd, P. P., Annan, Waiau .. .. 142 252 Draper, P. S., Culverden .. .. 986 974 Dunbar P. R., Waiau .. .. .. 1,083 782 Dunbar, P. (Executors of), Waiau . . 708 716 Duncan, J. J., Waiau .. .. .. 3,060 2,395 Duncan, R. 0., Glynn Wye, Culverden .. 5,145 2,555 Dwyer, D., Balmoral, Culverden .. .. 1,309 1,180 Dwyer, James, Balmoral, Culverden . . 570 624 Dwyer, T. D., Balmoral, Culverden .. 357 Nil Ensor, C. H., " St. James," Hanmer Springs i 1,900 1,713 Earrow, H. W., Hanmer Springs .. 336 371 Pechney, D., Cheddar Valley, Waiau .. 3,160 6,120 Ferguson, Spencer R., Lyndon, Waiau .. 1,476 1,389 Eerguson, Thomas S. G., Waiau .. .. 2,118 2,277 Fisher, Alfred, Culverden .. .. 1,784 1,785 Fleming, D. S., Sanford, Culverden . . 825 942 Fleming, R. and W., Waiau .. .. 2,472 2,436 Flower, T., Culverden .. .. .. 712 914 Forrester, G. A., Rotherham .. .. 1,396 1,391 Foster, F., Waiau .. . . .. 582 420 Fowler, William L., Hanmer Springs .. 34 90 Eraser, John, Culverden .. .. 4,570 5,640 Gallagher, J. J., Culverden .. .. 1,032 943 Gallagher, J. J., Culverden .. .. 1,696 Nil Gardiner Bros., Mount Stewart, Waiau .. 5,345 5,451 Gillespie, G., Culverden .. .. 510 539 Glens of Tekoa (private bag), Christchurch 13,882 14,078 Gorton, W. R., Waiau .. .. .. 1,303 1,309 Gould, Roger, The Hermitage, Rotherham. . 2,775 2,460 Gould, Valerie, Rotherham .. .. 3,023 2,845 Graham, J. H. (private bag), Balmoral .. 760 900 Griffiths and Ridley, The Gates, Waiau .. I 1,870 Nil Grueber, W. F., Culverden . . .. 1 609 602 Halkett, H, Rotherham . . . . 65 84 Hamilton, Peter, Culverden .. . . 639 636 Hampton, W., Rotherham .. .. 18 18 Hare Bros., Braeside, Culverden .. .. 818 i 790 Harland, Thomas, Rotherham . . .. 210 227 Harper, Mrs. E., Marran-dellas, Waiau .. 1,086 1,142 Harrison, J. V., Culverden .. . . 469 835 Hart, E., Waiau .. . . . . 40 12 Hartnell, George, The Willows, Culverden.. 1,813 1,653 Hayes, John, Hurunui .. .. . . 206 200 Henshaw, George, Culverden . . .. 1,940 2,020 Herdman Bros., Lyndon, Waiau .. 1,680 1,670 Hiatt, H. F., Culverden .. .. 2,864 3,100 Hickman, Mrs. Sarah, Hanmer Springs .. 512 252 Higgins, John, Waiau .. .. .. 579 623 Hoban, James, Culverden . . . . 598 624 Hoban, R. A., Culverden . . . . 456 400 Ingram, H. S., Culverden . . . . 490 491 Iverach, P., Harpsdale, Waiau .. .. 760 810 Iverach, P., Stroma, Waiau . . .. 600 510 Jamison, R. L., Nukuwai, Rotherham .. 2,723 2,664 Jelfs, George, Rotherham . . .. 578 570 Johns, G. W. T., Culverden . . .. 895 895 Johnston and Stewart, Hossack, Springs .. 7,305 7,128 Kennedy, James, Culverden .. .. 720 805 Kidd, R. A., Waiau .. .. . . 373 381 Kilpatrick, James, Rotherham . . . . 117 169 Kingsbury, L., Balmoral, Culverden .. 497 473 Kingsbury, S. L., Hanmer Springs .. 371 690 Latter, Edward C., Cloudy Range, Waiau.. 4,980 4,907 Latter, Le Clere, Achray, Rotherham .. 469 1,003 Latter, Le Clere, Rotherham .. .. — 867 Leach, W. J., Rotherham .. ... 786 735 I Little, John (Estate of), Annadaie, Waiau .. ' 2,500 2,767

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Amuki County—continued. Lochhead, R., and Son, " Molesworth," 18,002 18,827 Blenheim Lunn, Horace, Trelissie, Waiau . . .. 781 694 Lunn, I., Hanmer Springs .. .. 40 30 Maedonald, G. R., Balmoral .. .. 3,199 3,134 Macfarlane, 1). C., Mount Paul, Waiau .. 1,224 5,733 Macfarlane, D. D. (Estate of), Lyndon 13,770 8,220 Station, Waiau Macfarlane, Leslie, Kaiwara, Culverden .. 4,135 4,209 Mannion, T., Knock, Waiau . . .. 918 997 Martin, H. G., Puke-iti, Culverden .. 970 1,030 Mathieson, Mrs. J., and R., Culverden .. — 530 McDonald, M., Waiau .. .. .. 1,024 1,008 McDougall Bros., Dunolly, Waiau .. 1,266 1,267 McGillicuddy, Ban, Culverden .. .. 250 366 Mcintosh, D. J., Rotherham .. . . 450 489 McKay, T. W. (private bag), Balmoral, 3,133 2,920 Christchurch McKie, D. R., Lyndon Settlement, Waiau. . ! 853 850 McLaughlin, G., Culverden .. . . 362 422 McMillan, W. B., Culverden .. .. 975 1,025 McMillan, W. J., Culverden .. .. 2,515 j 3,060 McRae, George R., Island Hills, Christ- 6,170 j 6,863 church Mercer, R., Waiau .. • . •. 508 559 Milne, R., Culverden .. .. .. 320 412 Morse, Percy, Waiau .. .. .. 2,175 | 2,498 Munro, W. M., Culverden .. .. 530 I 550 Murgatroyd, John, Balmoral, Culverden .. 2,480 \ 2,674 Murray, C. R., Korari Downs (private bag), 1,602 ! 1,592 Christchurch Nicholls, W. A., Grampians (private bag), 3,702 4,915 Christchurch Nicoll, A. J. (c/o Le Clere Latter, Esq., 737 I Nil Rotherham Northcote, E. and S., Whalebaek and Mount 7,900 J 8,000 Peter, Waiau Northcote, Major, Waiau .. .. 4,980 4,572 Oldfield, E. R., Hanmer Springs .. .. 3,968 4,204 O'Malley, F. J., Waiau .. .. .. 1,309 1,422 Palmer, Henry, Rotherham . . .. 227 333 Parker, J. A., Rotherham . . .. 389 440 Pettigrew, K., Waiau . . . . . . 881 719 Pickering, Peter, Culverden . . . . 206 Nil Popplewell, George, Rotherham . . .. 633 i 641 Powis, W. M., Waiau . . . . .. 35 35 Preston, R. A., Culverden . . .. 364 325 Pullan, A. J., Waiau .. .. .. 673 ! 1,024 Rae, James, Culverden .. .. .. 314 Nil Reid and Dargie, Culverden . . .. 572 Nil Reid, G. J. H., Grassington, Rotherham .. 4,064 4,171 Rhodes, J. TL, Palside, Culverden .. — < 2,235 Richards, C. L., Annan Settlement, Waiau 422 518 Rinaldi, E., Rotherham . . .. 318 352 Rivers, G. L. and J. P., Hurunui .. 700 750 Roberts, Edward, Culverden .. .. 750 762 Robinson, Mrs. T. C., Mount Palm, Rother- 2,035 2,778 ham Rutherford, D. L., Morna, Culverden .. 2,474 | 2,300 Rutherford, Duncan (Executors of), Leslie 12,912 .13,636 Hills, Culverden Rutherford, G. 0., Lochiel, Culverden .. 7,317 j 7,718 Rutherford, W. 0., jun., Marble Point, 4,517 | 4,807 Culverden Rutherford, W. 0. (Estate of), Montrose, 5,623 5,657 Culverden Sanderson, J. and G., Rotherham .. 3,602 3,514 Savage, H. W., Waiau .. .. .. 415 260 Savill, P. J., St. Helens, Hanmer .. 30,780 40,148 Sharpe, Herbert, Waiau .. .. 921 1,084 Stackhouse, Ernest, Annan, Waiau .. 1,040 1,219 Stewart, A., " Wandledowns," Waiau .. 966 1,422 Sunckell, A. J., Waiau .. .. .. 549 706 Sutherland, R., Glenhope, Culverden .. — 6,351 Thomson, Mrs. L., Rotherham . . .. 143 133 - Thomson, T. G., Culverden .. .. 620 650 Topp, H., Rotherham .. .. .. 28 22 White, George, Waiau .. .. .. 741 818 Wilkie Bros., Culverden . . .. 447 454 Williams, W. T., Rogerson Run, Hanmer 1,307 1,514 Springs Wilson, J., Culverden .. .. .. 775 928 350,673 380,461

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, j 1826. 1927. CHEVIOT COUNTY (In Northern Subdivision). Abbott, C. G., Cheviot . . . . . . 844 836 Anderson, Duncan, Mina .. .. 234 281 Anderson, Mrs. J. (c/o James Paton), Domett 498 488 Auld, J. Alexander, Cheviot . . .. 469 600 Auld, John, Cheviot .. . . . . ! 530 580 Ayrton, Edward, Domett .. .. I 218 394 Bainbridge, William, jun., Mina .. .. 300 350 Bainbridge, William, sen., Cheviot . . 561 562 Ballantyne, G. M., Cheviot . . . . 512 463 Barker, L. (private bag), Ethelton .. 939 1,080 Barnes, George (Estate of), Spotswood . . 777 789 Beckett, Isaac, Spotswood . . .. j 600 625 Bosomworth, Mrs. Amelia, Cheviot . . j 107 169 Bowley, E., Ridgethorpe, Cheviot . . 1 412 289 Brophy, Patrick, Mina .. .. .. | 1,260 1,235 Brunton, G. B., Domett . . . . 366 336 Burgess, Edgar, Cheviot . . . . 77 270 Campbell, Lady, Cheviot .. .. 4,984 4,980 Childs, F. D., Thornbury, Domett . . 637 497 Childs, P. (Trustees of), Fern Hill, Domett.. 1,056 1,010 Cone, L. W. G., Cheviot .. .. 60 60 Conway, C. F. (Estate of), Ethelton (private 1,006 1,001 bag), Christchurch Cooper, A. D., Cheviot .. .. .. 2,320 2,350 Cooper, G. B., Domett . . . . . . 1,405 1,395 Cooper, James, Cheviot.. .. .. 1,147 1,194 Craighead, A., jun (Estate of), (private bag), 277 265 Christchurch Crampton, G. J., Domett .. .. 495 567 Crossby, C. Dampier, "Glen Albyn," Par- 1,243 1,644 nassus Dalgety, C., Spotswood, Cheviot . . 177 176 Dalgety, Charles William, Mina . . .. 449 501 Daly, Jeremiah, The Lakes, Mina .. 510 510 Daly, W. B., Port Robinson, Cheviot .. 220 215 De Lambert, F. C., Ethelton . . .. 625 610 Denton, A. E., Milburn, Domett . . 908 881 Denton, H., Domett .. . . .. 397 472 Douglas, Sholto, Ethelton .. .. 1,640 3,778 Douglas, W. A., Cheviot .. .. 1,706 1,756 Down, A. A., Spotswood .. . . 348 368 Drayton, A. F., One Tree Hill, Parnassus . . 2,830 3,250 Ducie, J., Domett . . .. . . 130 204 Dunphy, Mrs. A. E., Domett .. .. 912 915 Edridge, E., Ethelton .. .. .. 1,504 1,484 Edridge, Thomas, Tormore, Cheviot ., 1,285 1,300 Edwards, Mrs. Mary and C. D., Cheviot .. 915 866 Elliot, W. M., Cheviot .. .. .. 318 348 Elliott, T. E., Box 43, Cheviot .. .. 465 554 Elmslie, James, Cheviot .. .. 184 159 Fitzgibbon, P., Spotswood . . . . 220 327 Fitzpa trick, J., Cheviot.. .. .,1 297 1,350 Fitzpatrick, W. E., Mount Ellen, Cheviot . . 1,335 1,358 Flaherty, Martin, Cheviot .. . . 325 367 Fleming, Clifton, Port Robinson . . . . 894 910 Fleming, John, Cheviot.. .. .. I 1,600 1,821 Forbes, G. W., Cheviot .. .. .. j 1,450 1,450 Forbes, L., Spotswood .. .. .. j 600 673 Forsyth, James, Domett • • • • I 308 307 Forsyth, John, Domett . . .. j 205 205 Foster, Ian M., Domett . . . . j — 560 Foster, William L., Parnassus . . . . 761 864 Geeson, Mrs. Ann, Domett .. .. 509 509 Gibson, A. H., Cheviot . . . . .. 446 460 Gibson, L. M., Cheviot .. ... .. 920 701 Gibson, Stanley, Cheviot . . . . 457 453 Gillanders, A., Domett .. .. .. 1,392 1,315 Gillies, T., Domett .. . . . . 398 326 Harrison, A. (Estate of), (private bag), 520 533 Christchurch Harrison, G. H., Spotswood . . .. 166 460 Hiatt, John H. L., Domett .. .. 1,778 1,722 Hilling, John, Cheviot .. . . . . 341 376 Hogan, John, Domett . . .. .. 172 141 Holton, Charles F., Cheviot .. .. 356 413 Honeybone, E. P., Cheviot .. .. — 239 Hopkins, W. J., and Sons, Parnassus .. 1,534 1,385 Hopkins, W. J., and Sons, Iona, Parnassus.. 1,574 2,542 Hughes, Patrick, Domett .. . . 148 200 Hyde, A. C„ Domett .. .. .. 1,399 1,507 Hyde, A. McA., Stroma, Domett.. .. 142 Nil - Hyde Bros., Ngaroma, Parnassus .. 1,710 1,632 Hyde, W. C. (private bag), Beckenham 3,400 3,622 Hills, Christchurch

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Cheviot County—continued. Jackman, C. E., Dinda, Cheviot .. .. 474 433 Jackman, Mrs. J. M., Domett .. .. 155 153 Jackman, Mrs. M. J., Domett .. .. 780 672 Jackman, W. P., Domett .. .. 436 357 Kelly, H. J. G., Spotswood .. .. 322 306 King, H., Conway Flat .. .. 21(5 175 King, Thomas E., Spotswood .. .. 594 555 Leaman, H. D., Spotswood .. .. 184 190 Leaman, Mrs. M. E., Riversend, Parnassus 420 400 Macdonald, R. M. (Estate of), Lowry Hills, 4,456 4,172 Cheviot Macfarlane, A. M., The Lanacost, Parnassus 1,957 2,203 Macfarlane, D. G., Rafa Downs, Parnassus 2,425 2,330 Macfarlane, H. M., Hawkeswood, Parnassus 1,728 1,972 Macfarlane, J. P., Hawkeswood, Parnassus 2,120 2,013 Macfarlane, J. K., The Sisters, Parnassus .. 626 1,409 Macfarlane, Leslie, Ethelton .. .. 5,510 5,500 Macfarlane, Miss A. R., Glen Colwyn, Par- 1,800 1,607 nassus Macfarlane, Miss P. A., Hawkeswood, Par- 1,915 2,092 nassus Macfarlane, W. A., Hawkeswood, Parnassus 2,002 1,855 Martin, B. B., Domett .. .. .. 1,877 1,625 McAdam, John, Domett .. .. 668 726 McDougall, R. E., Brookdale, Parnassus .. 3,003 2,987 McDowell, W., Cheviot .. .. .. — 6 McGiffert, A., Cheviot .. .. .. 308 342 McLachlan, A., Parnassus .. .. 528 914 McLaren, D., Cheviot .. .. .. 881 867 McPherson, J., and Sons, Cheviot .. 1,403 1,408 Meikle, Thomas, Domett .. .. 585 Nil Milne, D. H., Spotswood .. .. 414 403 Mowat, Charles A., Cheviot .. .. 1,754 1,755 Murray, Joseph, Leadervale, Parnassus .. 2,534 2,499 Noonan, R. C., Cheviot .. .. 118 Nil O'Boyle, P. F., Domett .. .. 707 765 O'Connor, D., Cheviot .. .. .. 300 275 Pain, J. G., Cheviot .. .. .. 650 672 Pain, W. T., Cheviot .. .. .. 1,550 1,517 Parker, T., Parnassus .. .. .. 152 284 Pat on, J., Domett .. .. .. 715 593 Pettengill, S. E., Spotswood .. .. 102 52 Robinson, T. C., Rotherham .. .. 2,691 1,894 Rodger, W. J., Ethelton .. .. 420 445 Rutherford, Erik, Inverness, Parnassus .. 5,330 5,002 Rutherford, G. L., Connemara, Parnassus .. 3,496 4,195 Rutherford, Mrs. A. W., Mendip Hills, Par- 480 460 nassus Rutherford, N., " Kilanour," Parnassus .. 600 600 Rutherford, Norman, Mendip Hills, Par- 11,675 10,980 nassus Scarr Bros., Mina .. .. .. 302 208 Sloss, R, Cheviot .. .. .. 2,693 2,667 Smith, 1). W., Leamington, Spotswood .. 1,890 1,870 Smith, P. H., Spotswood . . .. 342 372 Stevenson, Thomas, Ben Cruachan, Spots- 2,831 4,982 wood Stevenson, Thomas, Fenwick Farm, Spots- 774 807 wood Stocker, A., Spotswood .. .. 723 605 Tate, Frank, Conway Flat, Parnassus .. 1,074 1,085 Taylor, Harvey, Domett .. .. 379 406 Taylor, J., Cheviot .. .. .. 35 Nil Taylor, T. M. (Estate of), Cheviot .. 287 276 Teague, L. Frank, Koranga, Domett .. 447 460 Thomson, Mrs. Isabella, Spotswood .. 440 295 Tulley, S. H„ Cheviot .. .. . . 378 270 Tweedie, Andrew, Cheviot . . . . 204 194 Upritchard, James, Domett . . . . 500 558 Upritchard, John, Domett .. .. 810 780 Upritchard, Miss S., Domett .. . . 150 120 Upston, F. H., Spotswood . . . . 483 484 Walmaley, John W., Spotswood . . .. 348 212 Walton and Dickson, Cheviot .. . . 514 519 Webb, John S., Mina .. .. . . 308 304 Westenra, R. G. G., Cheviot .. .. — 1,862 Westland, C. J., Glen Muick, Ethelton .. 1,550 1,822 White, C., Venlaw, Cheviot .. .. 433 469 White, Isaac, Cheviot .. . . 1,100 1,102 White, Mrs. Martha (c/o Messrs. Williamson 2.871 3,395 and White, Solicitors, Cashel Street, Christchureh) Wilkinson, T., jun., Parnassus .. .. 670 356

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30. 1926. 1927. Cheviot County—continued. Wilkinson, T. H., Spotswood .. .. 2,190 2,259 Winskill, J. D. E„ Cheviot .. .. 1,500 1,430 Winskill, Mrs. M., Cheviot .. .. 1,450 1,350 1163,951 170,534 WAIPARA COUNTY (In Northern Subdivision). Acton-Adams, Herbert, Tipapa(private bag), ! 5,318 4,785 Christchurch Allan, A. and T., Waikari .. .. 1,463 1,340 Allan, Alexander, Rockvale, Wailcari .. 1,230 1,268 Anderson, E. C. and W. T„ Dalmeny 1,009 1,094 Park, Woodgrove Anderson, H. M., Waikari .. 1,690 1,677 Anderson, William, Mason's Flat. . .. 119 192 Anderson, W. B., Hawarden .. .. 606 514 Anderson, W. B., Hawarden .. .. j — 515 Antill, W., Waipara .. . . .. 211 215 Archer, F. C., Weka Pass, Waikari .. 1,822 1 1,411 Armitage, H. L., Omihi.. .. .. 762 724 Arres, George, Waikari .. .. .. 586 j 638 Bailie, George and Robert, Waikari .. 850 | 950 Baker, E. P. W., Hawarden .. .. 200 223 Baker, T. N., Waipara .. . . .. 954 916 Bamford, Mrs., Hurunui .. .. 1,655 1,723 Barker, G. T., Woodgrove . . .. 850 936 Barnes, A. H., Rossendale, Waipara .. 289 1,168 Barrett, F. E., Woodgrove .. .. 1,097 1,603 Baxter, James, Omihi .. .. .. , 689 j 683 Baxter, William, Omihi.. .. .. ! 504 511 Bentley, James, Hawarden .. .. 105 93 Berry, J. W., Omihi .. . . . . ; 476 596 Bethell, M., Tipendean, Waikari .. .. i 2,857 3,221 Bishell, 1)., The Peaks .. .. .. ! 240 238 Black and Wright (per D. S. Wright), Wai- —• 1,682 para Black, Andrew, Waikari .. .. 837 812 Black, L. R., Waikari .. .. .. I 570 681 Blake, W. C., Woodgrove .. .. 854 822 Blakeley, A. J., " Clifton," Waikari .. 2,150 2,188 Blunden, B. L., Waikari .. .. 1,255 1,333 Blyth, H., Waipara .. . . . . 845 Nil Brice, R. J. S., Hawarden .. .. 286 114 Brooker, C. S., Medbury .. .. 387 271 Brooker, H. H., Medbury .. .. j 235 j 248 Brooker, Mrs. Elizabeth, Hawarden .. j 252 ! 296 Bruce Bros., Waikari .. .. .. j 1,072 j 1,071 Burrows, C., Omihi .. .. .. 1,216 1,130 Burrows, S., Omihi .. .. .. 1,472 ; 1.397 Burt, H. D., Hawarden.. .. .. 240 168 Busch, Misses M. and _F., Sulphur Springs, j 1,339 1,635 per V. J. Rhodes, Amberley Butler, P., Medbury .. ' .. . . 220 j 269 Byrch, A. W., Motunau .. .. 3,360 | 3,316 Byreh, H., Motunau .. .. .. 537 | 703 Byrch, J. W., Motunau .. .. 1,387 j 1,670 Byrch, Miss Winifred, Motunau .. . . — 213 Cameron, Angus, Waipara . . .. 220 j 345 Campbell, A. M., Omihi.. .. .. 37 L 423 Campbell, Charles R., Davaar, Motunau .. 4,860 ; 4,738 Campbell, Keith McK., The Peaks, Hawarden 503 j 481 I Campbell, L. H., Motunau .. .. 4,149 j 4,559 Campbell, N. D., Greta Paddock, Motunau 1,580 I 1,752 Campbell, N. 13., Motunau . . . . 4,597 ! 4,633 Carr, H. M., Glenallen, Waikari .. .. 2,110 2,110 Chapman, J. O., Omihi .. .. — 1,103 Christian, E. E. (Estate of), Hawarden . . 500 718 Clarkson, Montgomery, and Todhunter, 1,390 1,170 Waikari Clifford, Sir G. H., Stonyhurst, Seargill .. 9,661 10,741 Coe, C. H., Seargill .. .. .. 500 500 Conway, A. J., Waipara .. .. 1,004 | 1,026 Cooper, R., Waipara .. . . .. 57 175 Costello, F. M., Hawarden .. .. 220 218 Costello, James, The Peaks .. .. 324 279 Costello, Thomas, Woodgrove . . .. 500 194 Cowie, A., Woodgrove .. .. .. 1,442 1,401 Cowie and White, Woodgrove .. . . 573 560 Cox, J. W. M. (Trustees of), Hawarden .. 256 286 Crean, T., The Peaks .. .. .. j 531 553 Crean, William, Woodgrove .. .. I 30 10 Croft, J. W., Hawarden .. .. | 343 451

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No. of Sheep on No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. 1926. 1927. Waipaba County—continued. Waipara County—continued. Croft, T. A., Omihi .. .. .. 2,290 2,040 Harrison, C. E., Scargill .. .. 861 725 Cunningham, D. J., Bredwardine, Hawarden 1,092 1,371 Harrison, H. W., Omihi .. .. 438 590 Dalgety, B. G., Woodgrove .. .. 2,178 2,615 Harrison, J. W., Motunau .. .. 1,460 1,462 Dalzell, A. H., Woodgrove .. .. 319 390 Hassall, Thomas, Waikari .. .. 121 334 Dalzell, Alexander, Box 1, Hawarden .. 985 1,302 Hay and Orchard, Woodgrove .. .. 3,114 .3,392 Dalzell, Frederick D., Hawarden .. 540 630 Heasley, James, Hawarden . . .. 658 731 Dalzell, J., Medbury .. .. .. 344 306 Henderson, Mrs. J. R., Motunau .. 71 69 Dampier, H. M. C., and Crossley, Stonyroyd, 570 210 Hewett, W. N., The Peaks .. .. 289 247 Hawarden Hoban, B. L., Waikari .. .. .. 408 610 Dampier, H. M. C., Eskhead, Hawarden .. 10,166 11,180 Hodgen, Messrs. A. and J. (rural mail), 1,387 1,306 Davis, H. R., Waipara .. .. .. 458 612 Hawarden Davis, N., Waipara .. .. .. 305 225 Holder, E. L., H awarden .. .. 94 78 Deans, Maxwell, Kilmarnock (private bag), 1,911 2,078 Honeybone, W. P., Waikari .. .. 184 200 Christchurch Hunt, A. E., Waipara .. .. .. 311 386 Denton, A. E., Lower Charltons, Domett .. 1,431 1,335 Inch, H. B., Omihi .. .. .. 456 427 Denton, John D., Motunau .. .. 212 Nil Inch, H. V., Hawarden .. .. .. 590 682 Doak, E. D., Hawarden .. .. 444 470 Inkson, A. J. W., Waikari .. .. 1,247 1,166 Doak, James, Hawarden .. .. 351 400 Innocent, Thomas, Hawarden .. .. 114 136 Dobson, R., jun., Scargill .. .. 92 86 Iverach, C. W., Mount Arden, Hawarden .. ; 1,150 1,175 Douglas, H. B. (private bag), Greta, 1,193 1,266 Iverach, T. F., Waiau .. .. .. 1,114 1,100 Scargill I Jennings, Mrs. E. G., Waipara .. .. I 919 617 Douglas, Mrs. Alice M., 26 Hackthorne j 1,724 1,753 Johnston, E. W., Woodgrove .. .. 594 383 Road, Christchurch | Johnston, R. B., Waikari .. .. j 3,523 3,422 Doyle, Lawrence, Hawarden .. .. 120 * Jones, John, (rural mail), Hawarden .. 546 530 Dron, Mrs. Mary J., Waikari .. .. 494 385 Kellock, R. B., Earmer, Hawarden .. 765 1,014 Dwyer, D., Horsley Downs, Hawarden .. 458 536 Kennedy, D., The Peaks .. .. 183 227 Dwyer, E. J., Culverden .. .. 306 466 Kermeen, J. J., Hawarden .. .. 467 637 Earl, A. T., Waikari .. .. .. 145 137 Kidd, A. A., Woodgrove .. .. 446 476 Earl, W. J. J., Waikari .. .. 357 365 King, L. R., Waipara .. .. .. 248 180 Earl, W. T., Box 21, Waikari .. .. 740 747 King, Mrs. Isabella Rosa, Waipara .. 262 265 Earl, William (Estate of), Waikari .. 722 1,000 Lambie, John, Scargill .. .. .. 396 386 Earshman, Archibald, Hitchin Bills, Wai- 3,597 3,783 Lance, T. D., Hawarden .. .. 132 290 kari Lane, L. H,, c/o Pyne and Co., Cashel Street, I 1,322 1,340 Edwards, T. W., Amberley .. .. 2,092 1,825 Christchurch Elliot, W., Motunau .. .. .. 1,297 1,373 Leach, W. J., Scargill .. .. .. 1,371 1,259 Ensor and McCracken (private bag), Pendle 1,579 1,632 Little, Henry, Mount Vulcan and Cotswold, 6,512 6,440 Hill, Christchurch Omihi Ensor, Edward, Lammermoor, Domett .. 1,707 1,506 Little, H. T., Glenorchy, Woodgrove .. 536 513 Evans Bros., Tarnua, Woodgrove .. 4,269 4,421 Little, H. T., Huibui, Woodgrove .. 2,336 2,255 Eahey, E. G., Hawarden .. .. 220 187 Little, John, sen., Omihi .. .. 639 Nil Eairbairn, A., Scargill .. .. .. 1,215 1,120 Little, R. and J., Omihi .. .. 2,619 2,834 Ferguson, B., Gowan Hill, Waikari .. 1,204 1,324 Little, Robert, Omihi ., .. .. — 615 Fincham Bros., Waikari .. .. 1,575 1,500 Lockhead, R. R., Scargill .. .. 397 526 Fincham, II. E., Broxton, The Peaks .. 1,537 1,474 Lockhead, R. W., Omihi .. .. 2,021 2,017 Einoham, H. E., Ti Kouka, The Peaks .. 903 593 Loucey, D., Waikari .. .. . . 74 72 Fitzsimmons Bros., Greta Vale (private bag), 3,110 3,160 Love, A., Omihi .. .. .. 474 454 Christchurch Lukey, E. H., Waikari .. .. . . 783 845 Fitzsimmons, Hugh, Bankfield, Mina .. 1,894 1,855 Lukey, F. W. C., Waikari .. .. 949 994 Fleming, John, Cheviot .. .. 1,140 1,020 Lynsky, John, Hawarden .. .. 83 136 Fletcher, Edmund, Medbury .. .. 711 650 Macfarlane, M. F., Waikari .. .. — 2,228 Forrester, J. K., Hawarden .. .. 1,358 1,398 Macfarlane, Mrs. M., The Lakes, Hawarden 5,532 5,036 Forrester, W. A., Waikari .. .. 1,729 1,870 Macfarlane, Mrs. M. F., Waikari .. .. 1 3,737 Nil Forrister, J. A., Harwarden .. .. 564 569 Mackintosh, William, and Sons, Waipara .. 1 2,146 2,140 Foster, C., Glenmore, Omihi .. .. 2,025 1,721 Maddison, L. H., Omihi .. .. 1,132 Nil Fox, C. D., Foxdown, Scargill .. .. 2,840 3,492 Mahon, E. W., Hawarden .. .. 126 104 Francis, A., Omihi .. .. .. 394 357 Maling, T. J., Scargill .. .. .. 615 954 Eraser, F. J. A., Amberley .. .. 804 615 Maskew, T. S., Waipara .. .. 482 482 Eraser, J. W., Mount Benger, Hurunui .. 2,235 2,438 Mason, C. E., Mason's Flat, Hawarden .. , 725 790 Fulton and Garrett, Scargill Hills, Scar- 3,616 3,211 Mason, E. and W., Mason's Flat, Woodgrove | 1,666 1,725 gill Mason, F. E. (Estate of), Woodgrove .. 710 610 Gardiner, Albert G., Scargill .. . . 872 900 Matson, Keith, Waikari .. .. — 75 Gardiner, D. C., Waipara .. .. 1,706 1,531 Matthews, H. T., Waikari .. .. 507 774 Gardiner, Edward, Scargill .. .. 892 690 Maxwell, J. R., Amberley .. .. 1,480 1,630 Gardiner, Eric, Vulcan Hills, Motunau .. 3,109 3,150 McAdam, James C., Waikari .. .. 331 296 Gardner, Thomas N., Scargill .. .. 1,100 1,000 McAdam, R., Motunau . . .. .. 232 235 Garland, D., Waikari .. .. .. 1,566 1,536 McDonald, D. A., Waipara .. .. 458 459 Gibb, George, Motunau .. .. 871 887 McDonald, T. D., Scargill .. .. 917 1,000 Gibb, J. L., Motunau .. .. . . 508 560 McElwain, E. A., Medbury .. .. 31 23 Gibb, S. B., Motunau .. .. .. 1,650 1,803 McEvedy Bros, (private bag), Christchurch 2,452 2,215 Gilbert, William, Medbury .. .. 1,581 1,800 McFarlane, Peter, Woodgrove .. .. 800 800 Giles, A. H., Omihi .. .. .. 431 459 McGowan, R., Waikari .. .. .. 366 380 Ginders, H. S., Medbury .. .. 77 10 McGuckin, W. J., Waipara .. .. 80 210 Glennie, E., Waipara .. .. .. 267 240 McKay, Donald, Hurunui .. .. 2,182 2,244 Gray, Miss Mary Ann, Medbury .. .. 168 252 McKeegan, C., Hawarden .. .. 737 787 Greenwood, G. D., Teviotdale, Amberley .. 7,650 7,455 McKenzie, H. A., Waipara .. .. 1,088 1,321 Greig and Son, Waikari.. .. .. 490 797 McLachlan, D., Omihi .. .. .. 828 352 Greig, G. A., Scargill .. .. .. 300 400 McLelland, Claud, Scargill .. .. 800 800 Greig, G. G., Scargill .. . . .. 648 675 McLelland, Frank, Scargill .. .. 910 902 Greig, Mrs., Mount Mason, Woodgrove .. 3,666 3,513 McMillan, J. M., Waikari .. .. 1,688 1,640 Grimwood, E. A., Hawarden .. .. 741 799 McRae, W. and E., Waikari .. .. 1,676 1,670 Gummell, J., jun., Hawarden .. .. 306 306 Meares, H. O. D., Waipara .. .. 2,139 2,570 Hall, T., Waikari .. .. .. 565 523 Meehan, N. J., Woodgrove .. .. 3,038 3,316 Hare, G., Waipara .. .. .. 233 351 Meikel, John, Motunau .. .. 649 876 Harris, Charles, Omihi .. .. .. 353 436 Miles, Oscar, Hawarden .. .. 76 34 * Return not received.

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1 No. of Sheep on April 30,1 April 30 1926. | 1927. Waipara County—continued. Mowat, Alex., Waikari .. .. .. 1,846 1,905 Mulligan, E. J., Hawarden .. .. 758 750 Munro Bros., Lake Taylor, Amberley .. 5,000 4,900 Munro, J. H., Omihi .. .. .. 813 757 Munro, Miss P. V., Amberley .. . . 250 300 Murray, H. V., Roto-iti, Scargill . . 1,685 1,556 Murray, Thomas (Estate of), Medbury . . 626 641 Neeve, William, Allendale, Hawarden .. 1,948 2,077 O'Carrol, John, Birchdale, Woodgrove .. 1,692 1,700 O'Carrol, John, Woodgrove .. .. 2,308 1,335 O'Carrol, John, Woodgrove . . 1,300 2,335 O'Connor, P., Hawarden .. .. 179 197 Overton, Mrs. H. M. (private bag), Greta, 2,510 2,744 Christchurch Pannett, G. O., Scargill .. .. 778 816 Pannett, J. A., Woodgrove .. .. 3,208 3,095 Parnham, L. H., Scargill .. . . 1,420 1,398 Penfold, A. A., Box 13, Waipara.. 1,410 1,307 Philpott, C., Hawarden .. .. 816 469 Pierce, W. E., Hawarden .. .. 102 94 Piercy, H. H., Hawarden .. .. 384 355 Pilcher, M. L. and J. F., Woodgrove .. 165 153 Pohl, F. A., Woodgrove .. .. I 171 184 Power, Frederick, Hawarden .. .. 408 430 Powsey, Mrs. M. J., Woodgrove .. .. | 4,880 4,777 Quigley, F., Waipara . . .. .. j 415 661 Quigley, J. and F., The Peaks .. .. 925 1,099 Reece, E. B., Hawarden .. .. i — 223 Reese, Alfred, Woodgrove .. .. ! 1,674 1,641 Reese, H. A., Woodgrove .. .. 304 395 Reese, L. A., Heathstock, Woodgrove .. 406 416 Relph Bros., Broxton, Waikari .. .. 1,880 1,794 Rivers, Mrs. C. L., Brookville, Medbury .. 356 357 Roberts, F., Scargill .. .. .. 375 362 Roberts, T. E. L., 12 Nelson Street, New 775 800 Brighton Robinson, E. A., Waitohi Peaks, Hawarden 593 650 Rollo, J. A., Medbury .. .. .. 720 788 Ross, J. B., Waikari .. .. .. 155 100 Russell, J. T., Omihi .. .. .. 710 605 Rutherford, G., Waitohi Peaks, Hawarden 2,150 2,223 Rutherford, G. L., McDonald Downs, Wood- 9,518 9,504 grove Rutherford, L. A., Haydon Downs and 4,350 4,729 Woodgrove Properties, Woodgrove Saundercock, Charles, Waipara .. .. 9 130 Saunderson, Mrs. S. E., The Peaks .. 209 127 Scott, H. L., Waikari .. .. .. 177 150 Shaw, D. M. (Estate of), Woodgrove .. 342 395 Shields, A. T., Hawarden .. .. 719 256 Shields, T. A. (Estate of), Riverside, Wood- 1,389 968 grove Shimmin, E. Henry, Waikari .. .. 260 117 Sidey, D., Woodgrove .. .. .. 2,120 2,242 Sloss, J., Omihi .. .. .. 1,824 1,945 Smith, B. McK., Hawarden .. .. 659 664 Stackhouse, A. W., .. .. 220 196 Stackhouse, William, Cfmihi . . .. 820 885 Starkey, G. B. (Trustees of late), Omihi .. 2,075 Nil Starkey, G. B. (Trustees of late), Omihi .. 376 Nil Steel, J. B., Virginia, Woodgrove .. 3,287 3,270 Steel, J. B., Waipara .. . . .. 838 950 Stewart, Jasper (Estate of), Scargill .. 2,361 2,829 Stokes, M. H., Hawarden .. .. 737 741 Stringer, E., Amberley .. .. .. 1,700 1,800 Symonds, Harold, Omihi .. .. 164 203 Symonds, R. L., Omihi .. .. 558 648 Taylor, E. S., Waipara .. .. .. 1,118 1,228 Taylor, F. T., Mount Cass, Waipawa .. 934 882 Thompson, Mrs. Alice L., Waipara . . 970 933 Thornley, S., Medbury .. .. .. 532 636 Todd, A., Waipara .. .. .. 4,360 3,597 Todd, Bruce, Waipara .. .. .. 188 297 Tomlinson, George, Motunau .. . . 413 507 Trounce, Charles, Waikari .. .. 536 712 Trounce, F. C., Waikari .. .. 306 306 Trounce, F. M., Waikari .. .. 306 Nil Turner, W. H., Waikari .. .. 3,397 3,210 Uren, A. S., Waipara .. .. . . 580 559 Walker, Thomas, Waipara .. . . 441 382 Warwick, J. W., Hawarden .. .. 285 256 Webley, T. U., Serrat Downs, Omihi .. 1,342 1,375 Weld, J., Waikari .. .. .. j 300 215 White, William, Woodgrove . . .. ! 590 663

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Waipara County—continued. Whyte, Alexander S., Glcnmark, Waipara .. 300 432 Whyte, J. G., Waipara . . . . . . 455 391 Wilke, William, Omihi .. .. .. 294 281 Wilkie, H. 0., Omihi .. .. .. 276 266 Wilkinson, B. E., Domett .. .. 1,570 1,223 Wilkinson, Mrs. R. J., Domett .. .. 1,576 1,588 Wilks, A. B. E., Hawarden .. .. 51] 481 Wilson, J. F. Craeroft, Kanuku, Hawarden 2,697 2,638 Wright, D. G., Waipara .. .. 1,825 2,392 Wright, John, Hawarden .. .. 50 50 Wright, J. W., Hawarden . . . . 86 102 Wright, R., The Peaks .. .. .. 546 352 Wright, Richard, Woodgrove .. .. 1,056- 1,166 Wright, W. L., Hawarden .. .. 952 983 Wyllie, John, Omihi .. .. .. 1,297 1,123 Wyn-Williams, Bryan, Waipara .. .. — 1,150 376,925 382,486 KOWAI COUNTY (In Northern Subdivision). Allison, William, Amberley .. .. 216 175 Ashworth Bros., Messrs., Sefton .. .. 1,439 1,514 Ashworth, James, Sefton .. .. 3,060 3,055 Bain, James, Amberley .. .. 2,010 1,837 Batehelor, W. A. (rural delivery), Sefton .. 98 126 Batehelor, W. J., Wychingham, Balcairn .. 666 653 Beattio, Elijah, Ashley .. .. .. 204 204 Booth, G. T., North Loburn .. .. — 44 Bowker, J. B., Amberley .. .. 2,139 2,116 Boyce, S. D., Amberley.. .. .. 130 173 Boyce, William, Amberley .. .. 90 100 Briggs, W., Amberley .. .. .. 548 578 Brock, A. (Broomfield Property), Amberley 724 604 Burrell, W., Ashley Bank .. .. 260 240 Buseh, A. H., Amberley .. .. 787 417 Busch, P. A., Newland, Amberley .. 285 398 Buseh, H. H., Selbourne, Amberley .. 433 198 Casserley, T., Loburn .. .. .. 30 30 Coleman, P. P., Riverside, Amberley .. 418 (509 Collie, Edward, Sefton .. * .. .. — 70 Collie, R., Ashley Bank .. .. 114 47 Cook and Wyllie, Amberley .. .. 830 835 Courage, A. E., Amberley .. .. 1,183 Nil Courage, F. H., Seadown .. .. 1,964 2,629 Courage, Miss A., Amberley .. .. 783 Nil Croft, Frank F., Sefton .. .. 217 159 Croft, J. F., Mount Brown, Amberley .. 2,018 2,658 Croft, Mrs. Bertha, Amberley .. .. 970 Nil Dalzell, A. McC., Sefton .. .. — 411 Davis, N. L., Amberley .. .. .. 67 140 Dixon, Mrs. M. E. (c/o F. Courage), Amberley 855 Nil Dixon, G. M., Amberley .. .. — 848 Donald, W. F., Amberley .. .. 302 223 Douds, J. F., Sefton .. .. .. 260 237 Douds, James, Ashley .. .. .. 767 620 Douglas, E. and G. M., Amberley .. 3,710 3,435 Eder, Walter, Saltwater Creek .. . . 194 154 Elderton, H. T., Amberley .. .. 3 4 | Fairweather, J. A., Amberley .. .. 456 333 j Feathery, Thomas, Amberley .. .. 154 307 Ferguson, George, Sefton .. .. 17 88 Fleming, John, Mount Gray, Balcairn .. 867 1,112 Ford, T., Amberley .. .. .. 190 43 i Forrester, M. B., Karetu Downs, Woodgrove 2,918 2,944 Fulton, Gordon (c/o Mitchell and Aldridge), 914 74 Christchurch Gardner, S. H., Pine Grove, Amberley .. 1,610 1,637 Gates, Edward, Amberley .. .. 1,871 865 George, A. S., Waipara .. .. 1,689 1,839 Girls' College, Amberley .. .. 102 80 Grant, P., Berridale, Amberley .. .. 1,306 1,421 Habgood, W. F., Balcairn .. .. 122 142 Hadler, H. H., Amberley .. .. 230 201 Hadler, J. H. M., Amberley .. .. 563 646 Hanna, Robert, Balcairn . . .. 102 Nil : Harris, G. A. W. (Royal mail), Sefton .. 304 368 | Harrison, E. 0., The Deans, Amberley .. 2,037 2,179 Harrison, R. J., Amberley .. .. 1,500 1,505 Hibbard, T. G., Balcairn .. .. 188 194 Hislop, A. R., Amberley .. .. 140 130 Hotchkin, J., Amberley.. .. .. 50 66 Hunter, G. W., Balcairn .. .. — 3 Hunter, Robert, Broomfield, Amberley .. 352 356

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No. of Sheep on April 30,1 April 30, 1926. 1927. Kowai County—continued. Hurley, H., Balcairn .. .. .. 662 399 James Bros., Sefton .. .. .. 534 581 James, J. H., Amberley .. .. 826 816 James, W. and T. H., Leithfield .. . . 730 540 Jamieson, Henry, Balcairn .. . . 574 457 Johnston, P. W., Amberley .. .. 1.175 1,418 Kelcher, W. A., Balcairn .. . . 257 339 Lang, Frederick, Sefton . . .. 140 170 Lang, H., Sefton .. .. .. 7 166 Lawrence, A. J., Amberley .. .. 1,920 2,000 Marchell, M. R. J., Amberley .. .. — 1,349 Mathers, John W., Saltwater Creek . . 246 435 Matthews, W., Ashley .. .. . . — 51 May, Fred., Leithfield .. .. .. 30 92 May, H., Leithfield .. .. .. 300 266 McAdam Bros., Balcairn .. .. 324 411 McCrenor, David, Ashley .. .. — 72 McFarlane, William, Amberley .. . . | 15 15 McGiffert, Francis, Sefton .. .. 45 42 McGowan, Samuel, Sefton .. .. 125 40 McLean, G. A., Amberley . . .. 2,797 2,601 McLean, G. N., Glasnevin, Amberley .. 1,498 1,601 McLean, H. H., Ardross, Amberley .. 659 679 O'Brien, D., Amberley .. .. .. 73 75 O'Connor, M., Balcairn .. .. .. 169 31 Page, G. R., Waipara .. . .. 844 705 Paterson, William A., The Kennels, 145 177 Amberley Payne, Edwin A., Amberley .. .. 530 181 Peach, Robert, Ashley Park .. .. 165 155 Penfold, F. A. H., Leithfield .. .. 34 41 Redmayne, W. L., Amberley .. .. 528 21 Reeves, E. R., Leithfield .. .. — 26 Retallick, J., Amberley .. .. 403 431 Retallick, Thomas, Amberley .. .. 108 116 Rhodes, Sir Robert Heaton, Sefton .. — 379 Robertson, J. A., Balcairn .. .. 193 205 Rodgers, J. J., Amberley .. . . 196 166 Rubboek, L. H., Amberley .. .. — 766 Russell, J. S., Leithfield ' .. .. 61 64 Rutherford, S. E., Amberley .; .. 3,102 3,250 Schaffer, John, Sefton .. .. .. 1,342 1,647 Scott, T. J., Sefton .. " .. . . 9 Nil Shepherd Bros., Amberley .. . . 266 275 Starkey, J. B., Amberley .. .. — 508 Streeter, J. W., Amberley .. . . 980 1,160 Stringer, W. J., Ashley .. .. 381 249 Tait, A. J., Mount Brown, Amberley .. 644 851 Taylor, W., Amberley .. .. .. 417 373 Thomas, James, Sefton .. .. .. 359 Nil Turnbull, A. R., Bingley, Balcairn .. 2,317 2,813 Vallance, A., Sefton .. .. .. — 152 Vette, C. G., Ashley .. .. .. 84 Nil Watson, A. J., Amberley .. . . 464 229 Watson, J. E., Broomfield .. .. j 1,142 1,220 Watt, J. H., Amberley .. .. .. J — 700 Weir, W. H., Amberley .. ... 278 356 Wilson, F., Sefton .. .. .. — 7 Wood, W. B„ Amberley .. .. 1,039 1,078 Wornall, S., Amberley .. .. .. 76 90 Wornall, R. E., Amberley .. .. 115 121 Wright, R. C., Ashley . . .. .._ 80 85 Wright, J. T., Leithfield .. .'. \ — 144 Wylie, J. !)., Sefton .. .. .. 433 527 Wylie, Thomas, Sefton .. .. . . 309 Nil ,75,587 75,988 ASHLEY COUNTY. (In Northern Subdivision.) Ashton, E., South Loburn .. .. 413 114 Bailey Bros., Loburn .. .. .. 1,567 1,320 Barker, A. S., Loburn .. .. .. 144 92 Barker, G. W., Loburn .. .. .. 710 580 Barker, H. B., Loburn .. .. . . 166 176 Barwell, T. W., North Loburn .. .. 180 217 Bennett, H., North Loburn .. .. 77 39 Bennett, William, North Loburn.. .. 437 412 Blunden, L. W. (Executors of), " The Downs,' 3,745 3,820 Bennett's (per Arthur Blunden) Bowron, F. S., Okuku (private bag, Rangiora) 640 710 Brady, James, Loburn .. .. .. 124 150 Brown, H., Mount Thomas, Rangiora .. — 153 Brown, J. A., Whiteneck, Rangiora .. j 2,579 2,515 Bruce, G. A., Lee's Valley, Oxford .. 1,355 1,946 Calvert, C., Whiterock .. .. .. I 1,757 ; 1,811 Carboy Bros., Loburn .. .. .. I 180 i 239

i No. of Sheep on I April 30, April 30 J 1926. 1927. Ashley County—continued. Carson, Wilson, Rangiora .. .. 674 541 Casserley, T., Loburn .. .. .. 31 31 Catton, A. R., Whiterock .. .. 30 100 Croft, George Thomas, Mov Flat, Lobiirn .. 866 1,042 Croft, Thomas (Estate of), Ashley Bank .. 78 76 Dawson, T., Loburn .. .. .. 298 42 Dixon, F. J., Loburn .. .. .. 1,564 916 Ensor, Hugh, Rakahuri, Rangiora .. 3,606 3,640 Ensor, J. H. (Estate of), Rydal Downs, 4,207 4,980 Okuku Ensor, Robert, Okuku .. .. .. 2,284 2,502 Feary, Charles T. A., Glentui, East Oxford 504 232 Feathers Estate, Claremont, North Loburn 200 173 Feathers Estate (Homestead Property), 200 309 North Loburn Ferguson, George S., Round Hill, Loburn .. '> 625 712 Fitzgibbon, James, North Loburn .. , 263 220 Fitzgibbon, Joe, North Loburn .. .. 285 324 Fitzgibbon, L. and M., North Loburn .. 957 865 Fitzgibbon, M., North Loburn .. .. 10 4 Fitzgibbon, Patrick, jun., North Loburn .. 133 120 Fitzgibbon, P., North Loburn .. .. 12 12 Fitzsimmons, P., Cust .. .. .. 1,120 1,122 Forestdale Sheep-farming Company (c/o H. 2,331 2,550 Luers), Oxford Fultan, G., Whiterock, Rangiora.. . . — 4,615 Galletley, James, North Loburn .. .. 165 157 Gibson, E. M., Lee's Valley, Oxford .. 1,486 1,502 Gillespie, William H., East Oxford .. 1,877 1,625 Graham, C. E., Loburn .. . . 918 918 Gudex Bros., White Rock, Rangiora .. 3,810 4,131 Hiatt, John S., North Loburn .. .. 239 259 Hodgson, T. (Estate of), North Loburn . . 17 26 Hopkins, G. T., North Loburn .. .. 148 121 Hugley, R. J., Loburn .. .. 58 Nil Hutchison, D. R., White Rock, Rangiora . . 2,375 1,964 Joyce, John, North Loburn .. .. 638 435 Judson, J., East Oxford .. .. — 1,438 Kennedy, A., Loburn .. .. .. 77 71 King, J. H., North Loburn .. .. 79 61 Lang, G., Saltwater Creek .. . . 147 72 Lilly, W. H. T., Oxford.. .. .. 1,721 2,092 Lott, John, Lee's Valley, East Oxford .. 1,630 1,585 Macfarlane, Alan M., Whiterock, Rangiora 4,374 4,421 Mackintosh, William, Whiterock, Rangiora 2,040 1,960 McCracken Bros.and Ensor, Hayland Estate, 4,396 4,016 Rangiora Metherall, H. T., North Loburn .. .. 1,243 972 Millen, Jas., Ashley .. .. .. 104 98 Miller, A. M., North Loburn .. .. 720 760 Milton, E. B., Birch Hill Station, Rangiora 7,557 7,512 O'Carroll, T., jun., Ashley Bank .. 114 244 O'Halloran, John (Trustees of), Glentui, 5,245 3,679 Oxford O'Halloran, J. P. M., East Oxford .. 8,019 6,598 Parish Bros., East Oxford .. .. 3,390 3,270 Pateman, J. C., Ashley Bank .. .. — 2,222 Percy, E. R., North Loburn .. .. I 241 517 Petrie, J. A., Rangiora .. .. .. 168 162 Philpott, Augustus L., Okuku .. ..I 1,460 2,716 Philpott, H. G., Okuku .. .. 1,004 1,044 Philpott, R. J., Mount Thomas, Okuku .. \ 915 Nil Ponsonbv, James, North Loburn .. 80 I7S Pulley, Albert C., Loburn .. .. 537 435 Pulley, E. E., Loburn .. .. .. 36 Nil - Pulley, P. J., Loburn .. .. .. 362 288 Pulley, Tasman, Loburn .. .. 787 1 464 - Reece, Chas., Okuku .. .. . . — 170 Rossiter, R. J., Lees Valley, Oxford .. 1,276 1,457 Scholtock and Massel, Okuku .. .. 363 Nil Shaw, T., Ashley Bank .. .. .. 48 51 Smith, Henry F., North Loburn .. .. 651 590 Smith, Mrs. E. (rural delivery), Kaiapoi .. — 746 Stewart, Alexander, Ashley .. .. 256 359 Studholme, J., Whiterock, Rangiora . . 5,563 Nil Todd, Alexander, North Loburn .. . . 183 41 Tutton, A. J., Rangiora .. .. 1,070 Nil Wallis, J. H., Ashley .. .. .. 257 268 Warren, J. D. and T. E., Bullock Hill, Okuku 3,090 2,945 Watherston, J. H., North Loburn .. Ill 62 Waters, Charles, Loburn .. .. 2 Nil Wheeler, J., Ashley .. .. .. 56 57 Wilson, John, Hillside, Rangiora.. .. 1,039 2,133 Wood, H., Okuku .. .. . . 82 96 1 106,576 106,410

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. OXFORD COUNTY (In Christchuroh Subdivision). Addington, P. and A., Oxford .. .. 670 Nil Alien, J., Burnt. Hill, Bexloy, Oxford .. 100 302 Allen, Joseph, Bexley .. .. . . 357 442 Anderson, 0. C., View Hill, West Oxford .. 193 295 Anderson, R. L., Bennett's . . .. 219 282 Anderson, W., Rock Ford (View Hill) .. 430 Askew, Henry, Oxford .. .. .. 181 171 Bamish, Alfred, View Hill .. .. 65 T 186 Barry, A. T., View Hill, Oxford .. .. 842 1,112 Bassett, Mrs. Charles F., Oxford .. .. 2,000 1,995 Baxter, Alexander, East Oxford .. .. 25 24 Baxter, F. B., Oxford .. .. .. 250 234 Beere, W., Oxford .. .. .. 635 730 Bennett, Henry, Bennett's Junction .. 334 280 Bennett, R. M., Bennett's .. .. 291 295 Bitmead, C. H., Bexley, West Oxford .. 195 150 Bloor, John T., Cooper's Creek, Oxford .. 37 30 Bluett, J., West Oxford .. .. 2,400 2,148 Blunden, Mrs. Alice (Executors of), The 1,893 2,086 Downs, Bennett's Bowman, Mrs. E. A., Cooper's Creek .. 129 118 Brown, C. A., Cooper's Creek, Oxford .. — 133 Brown, C. E., Oxford .. .. .. — 52 Brown, G., Oxford .. .. .. Ill 93 Brown, James, Oxford .. .. .. 689 571 Budge, A. D., Tawera, Oxford .. .. 639 636 Budge, James, Bexley .. .. .. 409 448 Bunn, Howard, Eyredale, View Hill .. 1,575 1,868 Burrows, A., West Oxford .. .. 16 13 Campbell, Hugh, jun., Oxford .. .. 339 304 Campbell, Samuel, Oxford .. .. 156 123 Cedarman, A. N., Oxford .. .. 653 578 Clark, David William, Rock Ford .. 381 466 Cleeve, A. E., View Hill.. .. .. 451 363 Cleeve, A. J., View Hill.. .. . . 400 226 Cleeve, F. G., View Hill.. .. .. 205 229 Constable, J. C., Oxford .. .. 77 32 Cooper Bros., Oxford .. .. .. 1,143 1,510 Oottom, F. C., Oxford .. .. .. 115 87 Cross, A. E., Bennett's Junction .. .. 626 727 Cross, H. G., Oxford .. .. .. 1,226 1,132 Cross, W. H., Bennett's Junction.. . . 193 202 Croy, J. E. and J. T., Oxford .. .. 1,654 1,893 Cunningham, W. L., View Hill, Oxford .. — 2,728 Dalley, H. E., Oxford .. .. .. 112 189 Davis, Robert, " Killeten " Levels, Oxford.. 2,082 1,980 Dixon, R. O., " Woodstock," Eyreton .. — 3,434 Doak, J. F., Horrelville.. .. .. — 82 Dohrmann, R. A., Bennett's .. .. 214 161 Doody, Thomas, Tawera, Oxford .. * 518 Duckworth, T. P. L., Lee's Valley, Oxford.. 1,620 1,868 Early, C. C., Oxford .. .. .. 520 643 Egan, John, View Hill .. .. .. — 303 Engelbrecht, G. H., Bennett's .. .. 340 400 Engelbrecht, F. W., West Oxford .. 496 478 Evans, C. R. J., Rock Ford .. .. 3,078 2,348 Fantham, A. A., View Hill, Oxford .. 338 332 Fantham, E. J., The Terrace, Oxford .. — 31 Parr, E. J., Bennett's .. .. .. 856 524 Farrellv, William, Rock Ford .. .. 805 Nil Feary,"H., View Hill .. .. .. 2,025 2,285 Fentz, H. J., Oxford .. .. .. 781 466 Ffitch, F„ View Hill .. .. .. 226 262 Fisher, G., Oxford .. .. .. —■ 48 Pisher, Percy, Oxford .. .. 1,683 1,445 Ford, H. A., Bexley .. .. .. 340 630 Prampton, George, Tawera, Oxford .. 240 231 Francis, H. J., Lee's Valley, Oxford .. 1,786 2,053 Garlick, Peter, Oxford .. .. .. 6 Nil Garlick, Richard, Oxford .. .. 72 34 Gibson, R., West Oxford .. .. 355 205 Gilchrist, H. and C., Kirikiri, West Oxford 586 429 Gilchrist, W. T., West Oxford .. .. 384 462 Gillespie, R., Lee's Valley, Oxford .. : 1,266 1,524 Glew, S. C., Oxford . . .. .. 757 617 Gorton, P. J., View Hill, Oxford.. .. 2,965 3,700 Graham, A. 0., Oxford .. .. 1,216 1,293 Grimsey, Edward J., Bennett's .. .. 1,003 1,084 Gundy, Thomas, Oxford . . . . 474 456 Harding, F. J., Bennett's .. . . 392 417 Harper, A., Lee's Valley, Oxford.. .. 2,420 2,458 Harper, H., Bennett's .. .. .. 340 Nil Hawke, David John, Oxford .. .. I 724 I 811

No. of Sheep on A pril 30, April 30. 1926. 1927. Oxford County—continued. * H Henderson, Alexander W., East Oxford .. 1,616 1,501 Henderson, K. D., Oxford . . .. 269 238 Henderson, R. F., East Oxford .. .. 865 1,048 Higginson, G. T., East Oxford .. .. 13 11 Higginson, W., Oxford .. .. .. 321 375 Holder, W., East Oxford .. .. 54 10 Horn, T. C., Oxford .. .. .. 628 454 Howard, P. W., Glendair, Oxford .. 141 223 Inch, J., Woodend Road, Oxford (Bow Hill) 390 353 Inch, Thomas, Oxford .. .. .. 345 328 Ivory, G. A. and J. W., Oxford .. .. 302 160 Ivory, W. and J. W., Oxford .. .. 81 90 Ivory, W. and M. J., View Hill, Oxford .. 89 109 Johnston, Mrs. E., Ashley Gorge, Oxford .. 1,038 1,210 Kennedy, F., Oxford .. .. .. 68 107 Knowles, P. J., Oxford .. .. .. 23 25 Lassen, E., Bexley, Oxford . . 1,581 ij 803 Leach, C. L., Rock Ford .. .. 1,553 1,637 Loffhagen, F., Oxford .. .. .. 57 86 Long, Daniel, We3t Oxford .. .. 121 118 Luers and Maylish, Oxford .. .. —■ 2,403 Luers, H., P.O. Box 1, Oxford .. .. 2,740 2,445 Luers, Mrs. H., P.O. Box 1, Oxford .. 306 302 Macann, William, Bennett's .. * .. 238 162 Magrath, Samuel, Bexley, Oxford .. 216 241 Manson, F. 4. R., Bexley, Oxford .. 617 853 Manson, F. A. R., Glendair, Oxford .. 1,367 1,214 Martin, Henry, Bexley .. .. .. 550 Nil. MoAdam, E. J., Snowdale, Oxford .. 2,368 2,626 McClelland, A., 25 Euston Street, Riccarton, — 391 Christchurch McClelland, Mrs. Alice, Ashley Gorge, Oxford — 400 McConnell, R. P., Bexley .. .. 819 1,417 McGillivray, Mrs. E. (Estate of), Oxford .. 567 611 McGrath, J. (Estate of), West Oxford .. 519 645 McKee, S. H., Bexley, Oxford .. .. 517 472 McNae, R. A., East Oxford .. .. 410 Nil Mehrtens, Theo., Oxford .. .. 318 351 Meyer, E. W., Bexley .. .. .. 452 514 Meyer, F. J., Oxford . . .. .. 573 567 Meyers, A., Cooper's Creek .. .. 882 906 Meyers, L. E,, Oxford .. .. .. 937 493 Meyers, R. P., Cooper's Crock .. .. 398 337 Milne, David, Oxford .. .. .. — 82 Mirfin, B. S., Bexley .. .. .. 435 485 Monk, T. N. (Clearmont Property), Bexley.. 909 914 Monk, T. N. (Washdike Property), Bexley.. 154 515 Mounsey, Mrs. John, View Hill .. .. 264 284 Neil, Miss M. J., Rock Ford .. .. 4.0 47 O'Halloran, Miss M. B., Glentui, Oxford .. 304 319 O'Loughlin, Mrs. C., Bennett's .. .. — 276 Palmer, A. M., East Oxford .. .. 151 99 Parsons and Kinley, Bexley, Oxford .. 291 451 Pavelka, F., View Hill .. .. .. 253 Nil Pavelka, John, Oxford .. .. .. 167 253 Pavelka, Michael, View Hill .. .. 708 1,140 Pickering, F. N, Bexley, West Oxford .. 539 571 Plachatsh Bros., East Oxford .. .. 56 51 Powell, Aaron, Ashley Gorge, Oxford .. 270 249 Powell, Thomas, Oxford .. .. 20 18 Prichard, H. A., View Hill .. .. 990 475 Proffit, F. G., Cooper's Creek, Oxford .. 21 Nil Proffitt and Ryde, Cooper's Creek .. — 219 Puschel, C. E., Bexley .. .. .. 626 686 Reid, R., Bennett's .. .. .. — 19 Reed, William John, Bennett's .. .. 1,613 1,450 Reid, T., Bennett's .. .. .. 265 146 Rossiter, A. E., View Hill .. .. — 334 Rossiter, H. G., Cooper's Creek .. .. 170 ! 217 Rossiter, R., Oxford .. .. .. 47 i Nil Ryde, George A., Cooper's Creek.. .. 641 | 506 Ryde, W. F„ Cooper's Creek .. .. — 122 Ryde, W. W., Cooper's Creek .. .. 576 ; 288 Ryde, W. W., Cooper's Creek .. .. 358 431 Sharman, Charles W., Oxford .. .. 92 90 Sharplin, B„ Oxford .. .. .. 523 440 Skurr, E., East Oxford .. .. .. 869 824 Skurr, J. J., Summerfield, East Oxford .. 578 546 Skurr, T. G., Oxford .. .. .. 316 309 Skurr, William James, Bennett's.. .. 1,090 803 Smith, M. (Bexley Property), View Hill, 676 485 Oxford Smith, S. M„ View Hill .. .. j 436 501 Spraye, F., Cooper's Creek, Oxford .. I 5 315

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Oxford County—continued. Starkey, W. B., Oxford .. .. 1,981 1,857 Stevenson, J. J., Oxford .. .. 86 131 Stringer, R. L., Oxford .. .. .. 282 437 Stubbs, A. W., Oxford .. .. .. 155 Nil Stubbs, C. S., Oxford .. .. .. 107 432 Stubbs, C. S., Oxford West .. .. 10!) Nil Taylor, John C., Cooper's Creek (c/o Parish — 61 Bros.), Oxford Taylor, J. W., Cooper's Creek .. .. 247 4818 Thompson, Horace P., Bennett's.. .. 805 707#' Thompson, Philip K., Bennett's .. .. 848 875| Thompson, Ronald C., Bennett's.. .. 398 305, Tritt, C. A., Ashley Glen, Oxford .. 1,117 9421 Ulmrieh, H., Oxford .. .. .. 95 130| Vallance, John (Estate of), Cooper's Creek 69 123 Vincent, L. A., Oxford .. .. .. 250 Nil Waller, M., Cooper's Creek .. .. 232 255 Waterman, H. W., East Oxford .. .. —■ 85 Waterman, W., Bexley, Oxford .. .. 233 242 Wells, E. A., View Hill .. .. .. 356 50 Wells, H. A., Cooper's Creek .. .. 593 482 Wells, J. A., View Hill .. .. .. 716 944 Winter, A., Oxford .. .. .. 751 757 Winter, George, West Oxford .. .. 574 233 Winter, G. L., Oxford .. .. .. — 398 Winter, Robert Alfred, Bennett's Junction 131 188 Winter, M. R. and J., Oxford .. .. 96 134 Witty, A. C., East Oxford .. .. 2,725 3,060 Wotherspoon, A.., Oxford .. .. — 322 Wright, Amos, View Hill, Oxford .. — 105 Wotherspoon, Robert, Bexley .. .. 564 689 Wright, L. T., Whakahua, Oxford .. 1,112 1,192 Wright, William, Bexley, Oxford .. 307 306 Youngman, E. B., Oxford .. .. 319 Nil 106,866 117,470 RANGIORA COUNTY (In Christchurch Subdivision). Ballinger and Cassidy, Woodend .. 238 293 Banks, L. J., Springbank .. .. — 90 Barker, E. R., Melford, Rangiora .. 368 307 Barker, Louis, Cust .. .. .. 634 624 Barrie, V., Springbank .. .. .. 460 472 ' Bayley, J. 0., Fernside .. .. .. 231 209 Bayliss, T., Cust .. .. .. 93 40 Beattie, E., Summerhill, Cust .. .. 788 448 Beattie, J., Bennett's .. .. .. 523 461 Begg, James, Fernside .. .. .. 47 Nil Bolt, G. T., Cust .. .. .. 122 87 Bowie, Misses Agnes and Jessie, Woodend.. 110 206 Bowler, W., Fernside .. .. .. 32 Nil Bowler, Walter, Fernside .. .. 33 52 Bowman, William, Fernside .. .. 91 44 Brosnan, J., Fernside .. .. .. 269 221 Burgess, William, Stoke Grange, Springbank 141 235 Campion, A. C., Cust .. .. .. 240 163 Campion, L. W., Cust .. .. .. 153 110 Carpenter, A. M., Fernside .. .. 445 650 Cook, James, Box 11, Oxford .. .. 283 Nil Corner, N. F., Fernside .. .. 41 31 Cower, N. F., Fernside .. . . .. 71 Nil Crampton, M., Summerhill, Cust. . . . 1,044 Nil Crawford, James, Woodend .. .. 225 257 Croft, Benjamin, Cust .. .. .. 736 539 Cutler, T. E., Woodend .. .. — 4 Dawson, F., Fernside .. .. .. I 1,159 865 Dickoff, F. G. and H., Southbrook .. ' 254 204 Doak Bros., Messrs., Fernside .. .. | 228 55 Edwards, Albert, Okair, Woodend . . 330 336 Egan, John, Bennett's .. .. . . 486 Nil Elliott, Robert, Cust .. .. .. j 297 325 Ellmers, C., Summerfiejd Road, Cust . . j — S3 Evans, F. (Trustee of), Fernside .. .. 43 73 Evans, M. 1). and J., Fernside .. .. 57 62 Evans, W. and J. A., Fernside . . . . 27 114 Fitzsimmons, Mrs. M., Cust .. .. 1,330 1,043 Forest, Marshall, Kaiapoi . . . . — 62 Forsyth, A. W., Bennett's 159 224 Foster, J. W., Rangiora . . . . 314 106 Frizzell, Ro bert, Cust .. . . . . 293 328 Gartery, F. W., Springbank .. .. j 286 429 Gibbs, S., 308 Papanui Road, St. Albans, j 62 80 Christchurch

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1928. 1027. Rangiora County—continued. Gillen, H., Fernhill, Oust .. .. 15 20 Graham, A. P. C., Cust .. .. — 918 Guy, W. J. (Estate of), Fernside.. .. 929 463 Hassan, J., Fernside .. .. .. 123 134 Hassan, Mrs. K., Fernside . . .. 123 Nil Heinisch, H., Cust .. .. .. 598 597 Hewitt, S. C., Fernside .. .. — 90 Hiekland Bros., Fernside .. .. Ill 276 Hide, J. T., Fernside .. . . .. 140 144 Hughes, R. W., Southbrook .. .. 518 463 Hurley, H. C., Cust .. .. .. 79 Nil Inch, J., Woodend Road, Rangiora .. 53 237 Jennings, F., Southbank .. . . 95 135 Kennedy, John, Ngapara, Fernside .. 500 510 Kerr, Alan, Fernside .. .. .. 106 128 Kinlay, R., Rangiora .. .. .. j — 394 Kyle, H., Cust.. .. .. .. 185 204 Larson, Arnold, Cust .. .. . . 143 Nil Larson, Sofus, Cust .. .. .. j 1,061 873 Leech, Charles, Rangiora .. .. ! 543 493 Leech, Thomas, Rangiora .. . . J 144 Nil Leech, W. H., Rangiora .. .. ] — 31 Leich, F. J., Rangiora" .. .. .. — 279 Leslie, Leonard, Bennett's .. .. | 599 Nil Leslie, L. H., Bennett's .. .. 668 462 Liggett, Robert (Estate of), Waikuku .. 60 75 Lissaman, B. L., Kaiapoi .. .. 144 221 Loffhagen, G., Springbank .. .. J 133 168 Macdonald, R., Waikuku .. .. j 581 704 Maideno, J. W., Southbrook .. .. — 10 Marshall, C. K., Springbank .. . . I 427 229 Marshal], R., Springbank .. . . 122 214 McAlister, A., Fernside .. .. .. — 15 McDonald, G. B., Cust .. .. .. 266 248 Mcintosh, Hector, Kaiapoi .. .. 1,068 1,150 Mcintosh, Kenneth (jun.), Kaiapoi .. — 153 Mcintosh, Thomas and Mrs. A. E., Fernside 106 133 Mcintosh, Thomas F., Hampton, Fernside 115 Nil McKibbin, Hugh, Cust .. . . .. 87 115 Mehrtens, Mrs. M. J., Rangiora .. .. 190 195 Miles, Henry, Fernside .. .. .. 481 398 Miles, Hubert, Cust .. .. .. 1,091 965 Miles, James, Fernside .. .. .. 549 487 Miles, John, Fernside .. .. .. 377 330 Miles, T., Fernside .. .. .. 940 1,082 Milne, Mrs. M. M., Fernside .. .. j 92 126 Moir, William James, Box 7, Christchureb 234 014 Moir, William, jun., Flaxton .. .. 1 276 190 Morgan, T. J., Fernside.. .. .. j 335 348 Morris, W. J., Fernside .. .. .. J 242 242 Morriss, James S., Waikuku .. .. 161 195 Nankivell, C. F., Cust . . .. .. ' 508 400 Nankivell, C. T., 80 Slater Street, St. Albans, 508 222 Christchurch Nelson, E. O., Richfield, Fernside .. j 202 Nil O'Loughlin, Mrs. Margaret, Springbank .. 274 17 O'Roarke, Charles, Fernside .. .. I 71 Nil Page, H., Fernside .. .. .. j 55 50 Pannell, William, Fernside .. .. [ 171 152 Parsons, W. and J., Kinlay, Rangiora .. 128 416 Paterson, J. B., Springbank .. .. 248 Nil Paterson, W. L., Springbank .. .. j •— 236 Petrie, Robert, Woodend .. .. J 32 214 Plaskett, G., Fernside .. .. .. 159 153 Plaskett, J., Fernside .. .. .. 112 113 Plaskett, W., Fernside .. .. .. J — j 183 Plaskett, W. T., Fernside .. .. J80 192 Power, William, Fernside .. .. 434 263 Prior, Henry, Fernside, Rangiora .. 82 70 Prior, T. A., Fernside .. .. .. 366 353 Rands, C., Springbank .. .. . . 506 564 Reid, Ernest, Cust .. .. .. 12 Nil Robinson Bros., Waikuku .. .. 59 Nil Rowe, P., Cust .. .. .. 33 103 Sail, W. O., Cust .. .. .. 153 227 Scott Bros, (rural), Kaiapoi .. .. 54 60 Scott, Joseph, Southbrook . . .. 12 .13 Shepherd Bros., Southbrook .. .. 230 222 Smith, A., Fernside .. .. .. 434 456 Smith, E. W., Springbank .. .. 57 4 Smith, James, " Stratford Grove," Rangiora 56 51 Smith, Samuel, Cust .. .. .. — 1,551 Smith, William, Fernside .. .. 509 550 Sommer, F., Fernside .. .. .. 21 29 Sommer, J. M., Fernside .. .. 3 3

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No. of Sheep on A pril 30, April 30 1920. 1927. Rang iora Co unty—continued. Summer, .Joseph, Fernside .. .. 37 45 Stalker Bros., Woodend .. .. 819 Nil Stalker, W., Rangiora .. .. . . — 285 Stanton, James G., Woodend . . .. 170 160 Stevenson, James, Flaxton .. .. 2,865 2,571 Stokes Bros., Messrs., Waikuku . . . . 338 303 Sutherland, Charles E. (Estate of), Fernside 242 210 Tallott, C. H., Cust .. .. .. 224 f 87 Tallott, H., Springbank.. . . . . 480 881 Thompson, W., Cust .. . . . . 218 160 Tritt, F., Cust .. . . . . 142 128 Turner, H. W., Summerhill, Cust .. — 56 Tutton, A. J., Rangiora . . .. 472 387 Wayland, G. F., Cust .. . . . . 20 28 Webb, H. G., Hotelkeeper, Cust .. . . 134 60 Whit.ham, R. F., Springbank . . .. 137 137 Wright, W. S., Woodend . . .. 263 236 40,060 37,941 EYRE COUNTY (In Christchurch Subdivision). Ashby, B., Horrelville .. .. .. — 294 Ash by, B., Horrelville .. .. . . — 115 Atkinson, Amos, Swannanoa .. .. 204 185 Atkinson, William, Ohoka .. .. 294 95 Bailey, James, Ohoka . . .. .. 20 e 32 Banks, Arthur, Coutts Island .. .. 426 594 Banks, H., Coutts Island, Kaiapoi .. 470 458 Banks, L. C., Coutts Island, Kaiapoi .. 258 332 Barker, E. A., Swannanoa .. .. 237 335 Barker, F. G., Box 33, Kaiapoi .. .. 161 193 Barnard, J., Kaiapoi . . .. . . 197 231 Baynon, C. E., Clarkville, Kaiapoi .. 80 85 Beal, H. W., East Eyreton . . .. 33 43 Beal, Mark, East Eyreton .. . . 25 21 Beckett, W. J., Horrelville .. .. — 221 Beer, George F., Horrelville .. .. 197 164 Begg, George, Swannanoa .. . . 912 Nil Bennett, Clarence, West Eyreton . . 356 406 Bennett, Henry Athol, Eyreton .. .. 407 427 Blackmore, C. I)., Horrelville .. .. 439 610 Bradley, David, West Eyreton .. .. 855 832 Bradley, William G., West Eyreton .. 277 235 Brown, James, Oxford .. .. .. 1,983 1,763 Burgess, J. H., Clarkville .. .. 84 90 Burgin, H. M., Swannanoa .. .. 1,585 1,547 Burns, J. E., Horrelville .. .. 500 480 Burt, T., West Eyreton.. .. .. 289 253 Busch, W. S., West Eyreton .. .. 831 951 Chapman, Denis, West Eyreton .. .. 1,684 2,044 Chapman, R. C., West Eyreton .. .. 1,157 1,494 Cherry Bros., East Eyreton .. .. 236 225 Clothier, H. C., East Eyreton .. .. 48 67 Clothier, H. W., Eyreton .. .. 162 127 Cook, Charles E., Ohoka .. . . 117 50 Cowan, George, Cust .. .. .. 405 440 Co wens, John, Cust .. .. . . 422 408 Craig and Thomas, " Ambingaen Farm," 257 Nil Ohoka Dawson, Richard, West Eyreton.. .. 1,014 925 Dixon, M. J. (Executors of), West Eyreton.. 4,189 3,825 Dixon, R. O. (Claxby, Holton, and Wood- 9,035 8,903 stock Properties), Eyreton Engelrieht, T., Coutts Island .. .. 269 305 Evans, H. E., Fernside .. .. .. 822 153 Farr, A. H., Bennett's .. .. .. 156 Nil Fear, E., Kaiapoi . . .. .. 389 1,055 Forsyth, Robert, Springbank .. .. 1,051 1,512 Foster, J. W., Rangiora .. .. 22 Nil Frizzell, James W., West Eyreton .. 210 263 Frizzell, Mrs. E. (c/o Pyne, Gould, Guinness, — 815 Ltd.), Christchurch Frost, S. W., Clarkville .. .. .. 509 451 Giles, A. E., Ohoka .. .. .. 335 117 Giles, Arthur Thomas, Ohoka .. .. 150 117 Gould, G., Coutts Island .. .. 63 18 Graham, Arthur, Rangiora .. .. 724 628 Graham, John H., Horrelville .. . . 655 527 Gullet, R. W., West Eyreton . . .. 228 182 Harvey, W. J., Ohoka .. .. . . 215 104 Herron, Frank, Ohoka .. .. . . 508 35 Hey ward, Richard (private bag), Kaiapoi .. 1,285 1,534 Horrell, F. G., Horrelville . . .. 829 511 Horrol, J. E., Horrelville .. .. 735 573

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Eybe County—continued. Hurley, A. 6., Horrelville .. .. 651 460 Kelly, William, Swannanoa .. .. 104 59 Kennedy, Daniel, Fernside .. .. 234 366 Kevern. Charles H., East Eyreton .. 23 175 Leach, Charles L., Swannanoa .. .. 2,188 1,989 Lindsay, Charles E., Fernside .. .. 179 313 Lynskey, Thomas, Kaiapoi .. .. 150 118 Madeley, J. and S., East Eyreton .. 432 462 Maindonald, Henry E., West Eyreton .. 365 130 Maindonald, M. H. (rural delivery), West 189 83 Eyreton McCann, John, Ohoka .. .. .. — 129 McEarlane, W., Ohoka .. .. .. 1,274 1,646 MeHugh, William (rural delivery), Kaiapoi 201 160 Mcintosh, Colin, Riverside, West Eyreton .. 1,271 1,291 Merrin, E., jun., East Eyreton .. .. 144 276 Nicholls, R,, Coutts Island . . .. 501 607 Morris Bros., Swannanoa .. .. 488 555 Paget, J. C., Swannanoa .. .. 215 314 Parnham, W. E. (Estate of), Kaiapoi .. 397 453 Pester, E. T., West Eyreton .. .. 14 14 Petrie, H. H., Swannanoa .. .. 361 171 Petrie, James, Swannanoa .. .. 759 630 Power, G. R., Fernside .. .. .. 364- 303 Rice, Albert, Clarkville .. .. .. 46 17 Rodgers, William J., Fernside .. .. 614 321 Sail, W. O., Oust .. .. .. — 30 Sanders, Edwin, Ohoka. . .. .. 204 267 Saunders, G. H., East Eyreton .. .. 73 103 Sheat, F. A., Horrelville .. .. 2,088 1,942 Smith, Andrew P., West Eyreton .. •— 861 Smith, J. and W., Clarkville .. .. 158 249 Smith, Richard, East Eyreton . . .. 1,500 755 Smith, W. and A. Y., West Eyreton .. 343 235 Tait, John William, Cust .. .. 117 185 Thomas, Mrs. Mary C., Mandaville, Box 361, — 73 Christchureh Thompson, R. W. and S. E., Horrelville .. 1,018 776 Tully, B., Ohoka (rural delivery), Kaiapoi — 49 Ward, James, Ohoka .. .. .. 101 132 Ward, Robert, Ohoka .. .. .. 400 50 White, John, Swannanoa .. .. 287 125 Winter Bros., Swannanoa (rural delivery), 264 445 Rangiora Winter, Herbert, Swannanoa .. .. ] 74 133 Winter, Mrs. John, Swannanoa (rural de- 161 132 livery), Kaiapoi Wolff, R. G., Horrelville .. .. 725 727 Woodfield, Cecil Victor, Horrelville .. 550 65 Woodfield, E. A., Horrelville .. .. 686 493 Woodfield, J., Horrelville .. .. 238 223 Wright Bros., Box 21, Kaiapoi .. .. 960 1,279 Wright, F. L., Kaiapoi Island .. .. 411 346 60,623 '59,117 j : TAWERA COUNTY (In Christchurch Subdivision). Amyes, S. H., Russell's Flat .. .. 717 680 Atkinson, F. A., Kowai Bush .. .. 704 . Nil Atkinson, W. C., Springfield .. .. — 226 Belcher, Robert Henry, Otarama, Kowai j 617 803 Bush Brown, John, Russell's Flat, Annat .. 129 212 Clarke, T. and E., Avoca, Tavvera County .. 1,840 2,035 Clarkson, W. B. (Estate of), Springfield .. 6,756 8,697 Cochrane, J., Russell's Flat .. .. 1,440 1,663 Denton, Clarence, Springfield .. .. 282 464 Doody, D. J., Springfield .. .. 459 529 Dorman, William, Springfield .. .. 798 863 Duncan, Alexander, Russell's Flat .. 1,326 1,320 Gillanders, R. R., Springfield .. .. 247 284 Gold, J. A., Kowai Bush .. .. 261 339 Hobson, William, Springfield .. .. 256 236 Hoglund, J., Springfield .. .. 100 60 Johnson, R. M. D., Mount Torlesse Station, 7,072 7,416 Springfield Keane, William, Springfield .. .. 340 363 King Bros., Springfield .. .. .. 513 Nil Martin Bros., Clover Hill, Russell's Flat .. 364 280 Mathieson, J. D., Grassdale, Springfield .. 5,860 Nil Mcllraith, William A., Russell's Flat .. 754 886 Millar, Hugh A., Russell's Flat .. .. 301 327 Milliken Bros., Springfield .. .. 5,600 6,110

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1928. 1927. Tawera County—continued. Milliken, James, Flock Hill (private bag), 11,850 13,100 Christchureh Milliken, John (Estate of), Brooksdale, 5,817 7,090 Springfield Murray, R. I). W., Springfield .. .. 216 454 Odgers, Edward, Springfield .. .. 1,153 1,064 Odgers, John, Annat .. .. .. 670 638 Reed, S. A., Springfield.. .. .. 3,990 4,500 Robertshaw Bros., Springfield .. .. 225 Nil Robinson, Frank M., Benmore Station, — 6,478 Springfield Rodgers, C., Kowai Bush .. .. 67 87 R.ushton, E. C. J., Springfield .. .. 564 905 Rushton, G., Springfield .. .. 219 112 Russell, A. M., Kowai Bush .. .. — 63 Searle, F., jun., Russell's Flat .. .. 331 283 Sears, James and H., Russell's Flat .. 435 459 Smith, A. F., 57 Hackthorn Road, Cashmere, 2,571 2,660 Christchureh Smith, Clifton P., Kowai Bush .. ., — 122 Smith, E. E., Kowai Bush .. .. 359 435 Smith, Mrs. Mary, Springfield .. .. 106 142 Studholme and MeAlpine, Craigieburn (pri- 10,020 7,111 vate bag), Christchureh Taylor and Faulkner, Cass .. .. 6,278 8,327 Taylor and Faulkner, Grasmere, Cass .. — 3,500 Taylor and Faulkner, Kowai Bush .. 2,641 2,912 Tolerton, J. H., Springfield .. .. 169 289 Turnbull, R. T„ Mount White, Cass .. 13,018 11,355 Watson, F., Russell's Flat .. .. 112 52 Williams, W. M., Russell's Flat .. .. 201 215 97,748 106,146 MALVERN COUNTY (In Christchureh Subdivision). Adams, A. W., Sheffield .. .. 771 914 Adams, C. H., Greendalc .. .. 1,725 1,470 Adams, E. A., Waddington .. .. 277 403 Adams, J. A., Greendale .. .. 1,791 1,716 Adams, L. H., Aylesbury .. .. 834 791 Addington, Charles (rural delivery), Darfield 471 400 Amor, F., 74 Avonhead Road, Riccarton, 66 194 Christchureh Anderson, Arthur, Kirwee .. .. 200 74 Anderson, J. D. (rural delivery), Darfield .. 468 378 Anderson, R., Box 54, Darfield .. .. 748 365 Atkinson, H., Annat .. .. .. 2 9 Austin, W. B., Sheffield .. .. 499 505 Barry, W. J., Kirwee .. .. .. — 3ID Baxter, J. B., Waddington .. .. 309 295 Baxter, J. L., Waddington (rural delivery), 372 361 Darfield Baxter, W. E., Waddington (rural delivery), 303 280 Darfield Beaman, Jonathan, Kimberiey .. .. 128 Nil Beatty, Andrew T., Hawkins .. .. 220 227 Beatty, John, jun., Hawkins .. .. 809 440 Beatty, S. W., Coalgate.. .. 636 427 Bedford, Basil Chas., Kirwee (rural delivery), — 261 Darfield Bedford, G. A. (rural delivery), Courtenay 146 153 Bedford, W. C., Apslev Farm (rural delivery), 712 409 Darfield Belcher, J. R. and W. C. Theobald, Kirwee 2,909 1,246 Black Bros., Hawkins .. .. .. 195 472 Black, James, Annat .. .. .. 164 335 Boulton, Richard A., Kimberiey .. .. 193 189 Broughton, G. W. (c/o Waireka private bag), 1,151 1,084 Christchurch Broughton, K. H., Waireka (private bag), 969 1,079 Darfield Broughton, S. G., Balgonie (rural delivery), 1,137 1,272 | Darfield Brown and Dalley, Kirwee .. .. 195 377 Brown, D., Coalgate .. .. ■ 284 254 Bull, Frederick, Sheffield .. .. 758 800 Bulmer, S. W. (rural delivery), Darfield .. 495 279 Burdon, James, Burnham .. .. 507 581 Burkitt, A. H. (Estate of), Whiteeliffs .. 56 55 Busch, Mrs. Alice E. (rural delivery), 216 Nil Darfield Butler, George, Sheffield .. . . 182 202 Chamberlain, A. P., Burnham .. .. 2,000 1,906

j No. of Sheep on I April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Malvekn Cotjnty—continued. Church, H. C., Burnham .. .. 67 Nil Clark, A. F., Sheffield .. .. .. 156 217 Clark, J. D., Sheffield .. .. .. 230 ] 319 Clarkson, R. J., Greendale .. .. 150 f 152 Clinton, D., Darfield .. .. .. 326 [417 Clinton, N., Greendale .. .. .. 1,259 1J.00 Clinton, P. i:\, Darfield .. .. .. 695 660 Clinton, W. J., Darfield. . .. .. 643 605 Clucas, Joseph, Greendale .. .. 118 207 Cogan, Mrs. Margaret (rural delivery), Dar- 748 725 field Cole, James G., Annat .. .. .. 212 204 Colee, A. W. (rural mail), Courtenay .. 253 326 Compton, F. W., Greendale .. 846 707 Cook, H. H., P.O. Box 893, Christohurch .. 838 708 Cooper Bros., Annat .. .. .. 948 756 Cooper Bros., Charing Cross (rural delivery), 417 438 Aylesbury Cotterill and Scott, Whitecliffe .. .. j 137 283 Cross, G. V., 344 River Road, Avonside, I 291 Nil Christohurch Cullen and Worsfold, Greendale .. .. 262 277 Cullen, F. J. (rural delivery), Aylesbury .. 328 62 Cullen, J. R. (ruraldelivery), Darfield .. 2,055 2,194 Cunningham, Alex., Kimberley .. .. — 158 Daikee, Oswald, Sheffield .. .. — 637 Davis, C. B., Aylesbury.. .. .. 683 375 Davis, G. E., Weedon's (rural delivery), 72 99 Courtenay Davis, V., Halkett .. .. .. 296 505 Dawson, William, Kimberley . . .. 163 58 Dean, James (private bag), Homebush .. 2,269 3,743 Deans, Alexander (Estate of), (rural delivery), 1,815 1,214 Darfield Deans, D., Waddington.. .. .. 1,743 1,865 Deans, John, Kirkstyle, Coalgate .. 1,537 2,209 Deans, William, Darfield . . . . 2,913 2,018 Donald, G. S , Darfield . . . . . . 503 531 Donald, John (Estate of), Darfield .. 345 396 Duncan, J., Kirwee .. . . 1,345 1,575 Duncan, James F. (rural delivery), Darfield 990 792 Duthie, Alexander, Aylesbury .. .. 298 263 Dysart, H., Weedon's (rural delivery), 36 Nil Courtenay Dysart, James, Courtenay .. .. 338 264 Early, Charles, Greendale .. .. 1,580 1,783 Early, F. G., Greendale.. .. .. 1,159 1,437 Eaves, Charles, Kimberley . . . . 440 443 Ede, William, Darfield .. . . .. 159 225 Everett, A. W., Box 23, Coalgate . . 166 57 Ferguson, G. B., Sheffield .. .. — 1,076 Findlay, C., Courtenay .. .. . . 9 80 Finlay, David, Courtenay .. .. 291 232 Finlay, Duncan W., Courtenay .. .. 22 30 Fowler, E. C., Halkett .. .. . . 613 332 Fraser Bros., Post-office, Darfield .. 965 1,060 Gallagher, David, Kirwee .. .. 379 486 Gaibraith, A., Halkett .. .. .. j 105 100 Gamble, Charles, Sheffield .. . . 541 472 Gamble, W. J., Racecourse Hill .. . . 457 335 Gartery, George, Darfield .. . . 149 206 Germain, J., Aylesbury . . . . : 391 425 Gibbs Bros., Box 20, Darfield .. . . j 1,328 j 1,132 Gibbs, Leonard L., Hawkins .. .. j — 220 Gibbs, W. J., Box 27, Darfield .. .. j 380 303 Giddings, G. J., Greendale .. .. 591 I 947 Gill, Patrick J., Box 11, Kirwee .. .. 167 211 Gillanders, Donald, Almond Bank, Darfield 2,519 | 1,660 Gilmour, J. F., Weedon's (rural delivery), 146 175 Courtenay Gough, H., and Son, Greendale .. .. 609 625 Green, J. W, Hawkins .. .. .. 555 547 Grieve, D., Aylesbury .. .. . . 40 Nil Guiney, Edward, Weedon's (rural delivery), 615 ! 360 Courtenay Gunn, R. S. and J. (rural delivery), Darfield 1,698 1,494 Hall, T. W. D., Kirwee .. .. 291 Nil Hannant, D., Darfield .. .. .. 216 | 238 Hansen, H., Kirwee .. .. .. 223 1 Nil Hart, Joseph (rural delivery), Darfield .. 346 , 242 Harwood, F. W., Box 21, Aylesbury .. 250 ! 267 Harwood, William, Aylesbury .. .. 296 Nil Hawke, D. J., and Sons, Cairn Hill, Box 20, 1,428 | 1,816 Sheffield I

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Malvern County—continued. Hayes Bros., Halkett .. .. .. 1,581 739 Henderson, M. L., Aylesbury .. .. 1,185 1,069 Henderson, R., Halkett.. .. .. 572 587 Henley, John (rural delivery), Courtenay .. 200 237 Henry, A. J., Darfield .. ' .. .. 335 287 Henry, James, Annat .. .. .. 339 292 Henry, Thomas, Darfield .. .. 980 544 Hughes, E., Greendale .. .. .. 400 283 Hughes, James, Darfield .. ...J 307 250 Humm, David (Estate of), (No. 1 Property), ; 400 583 Sheffield Hutton, James S., Darfield .. .. 218 368 Innes, T. S., Sheffield .. .. .. 1,188 1,314 Irvine, W. (rural delivery), Aylesbury .. — 806 James, C. W., Burnham .. .. 1,095 857 Jarman, C. G., Darfield.. .. .. 3,315 2,625 Jarman, J. H. (Executors of), Darfield .. 1,178 1,161 Jebson, John, and Son, Sheffield.. .. 382 581 Jenkins, F. J., Waddington .. .. 603 633 Jenkins, M. E., Courtenay .. .. 973 641 Jenkins, W. J., Sheffield .. .. 695 723 Joblin, William, Darfield .. .. 309 368 Johnston, F., Aylesbury .. .. 443 438 Johnston, M., Kirwee .. .. .. 585 466 Judd, G. H. (rural delivery), Darfield .. 734 997 Kirkham and Hill, Whiteclift's .. .. 123 229 Knight, H. A., Racecourse Hill, Darfield .. 677 763 Lacey, W. 0., Aylesbury .. .. 262 183 Lill, J. W., Sandy Knolls .. .. 1,669 627 Lilley, George, Waddington .. . . 304 243 Macdonald, Ross, Annat .. .. 948 792 Macdonald, Ross, Annat .. .. 586 690 Mackenzie, John, Annat . . .. 320 352 Mallard, C. A., Burnham . . .. 737 654 Manson Bros., Sheffield .. .. 717 2,012 Manson, D., Midhirst, Kirwee .. .. 571 688 Manson, George, Kimberley .. .. 319 230 Manson, Robert, Darfield .. .. 230 112 Manson, William, Kimberley .. .. 303 242 Marsh, 0. G., Glentunnel .. .. 418 327 McCausland, C., Kimberley .. .. 758 760 McClelland, Henry, Darfield .. .. 772 Nil McClelland, Robert, Weedon's, Courtenay.. 241 173 McCurdy Bros., Annat .. .. .. 344 536 McHugh, Patrick (Estate of), Darfield .. 722 611 McLaughlin, J. A., Box 24, Darfield .. 348 330 McLaughlin, Daniel, Darfield .. .. 398 351 McNae, H., Courtenay .. .. .. 16 14 Mee, Thomas William, Aylesbury.. .. 379 437 Morrison, B. S., Darfield .. .. 400 227 Morrison, P., Darfield .. .. .. 860 385 Morrison, P. L., Darfield .. .. 380 255 Morrison, W., Darfield .. .. .. 552 279 Mulholland, Daniel, Darfield .. .. 1,523 1,608 Mulholland, W. W., Darfield .. .. 1,353 1,165 Mulligan, R., Aylesbury .. .. 265 278 Murchison, Mrs. Mary R., Kirwee .. 823 966 Norton, W. H., Annat .. .. .. 120 79 O'Shaughnessy, B., Springfield .. .. 974 1,200 Page, Charles, Courtenay .. .. 84 80 Palmer, P. J., Annat .. .. .. 336 Nil Palmer, R. A., Annat .. .. .. 334 314 Pascoe, James, Kirwee .. .. .. 269 259 Penney, J. D., Kirwee .. .. .. 698 672 Pierce, G. T., Coalgate .. .. .. 285 291 Piner, Charles, Annat .. .. .. 401 332 Prestidge, Jesse, Coalgate .. .. 128 175 Prestidge, Percy, Box 19, Coalgate .. 119 193 Pyne, W. B., Aylesbury .. .. — 500 Redfern, J. 0., Darfield .. .. 2,902 2,026 Redmond, C. and J., Kimberley .. .. 196 223 Reed, H., Darfield .. .. .. 2,624 2,334 Reid, R. and J., Darfield .. .. 1,012 1,080 Reveley, B., Kimberley.. .. .. 41 102 Beveley, G., Kimberley.. .. .. 152 152 Ridgen. C. A., Greendale .. .. 344 369 Ridgen, C. E., Brooklyn, Greendale .. 574 732 Ridgen, Edgar, Greendale .. .. 1,784 1,374 Ridgen, G. A., Greendale .. .. 135 158 Ridgen, George H., Greendale .. .. 1,593 1,515 Robertson, Andrew, Courtenay .. .. 211 174 Robertson, G. T., Courtenay .. .. j 141 133 Roper, H., Weedon's (rural delivery), Court- \ 193 175 enay Rout, W. B., Kirwee .. .. .. j 513 455

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30 1926. 1927. Malvern County—continued. Rudd, C. (Estate of), Greendale .. .. 442 406 Rudd, Jonathan, Greendale .. .. 460 550 Saddle, J. (rural delivery), Courtenay .. — 85 Sandrey, A. H., Mount Hutt (rural delivery), 198 780 Rakaia Sanson, William, Darfield .. .. 446 308 Scales, T. Y., 205 Gloucester Street, Christ- 102 church Searle, J. T., Annat .. .. .. 62 49 Seaton, George, Kirwee.. .. .. 135 145 Selby, J. H., Aylesbury.. .. .. 52 32 Shimanski, Norwood (rural delivery), — 910 Aylesbury Shipley, H. B., Aylesbury .. .. 1,580 1,117 Shipley, W., Aylesbury .. .. .. 1,630 1,225 Simm, T. W., Kirwee .. .. .. 396 457 Skurr, J. E., Sheffield .. .. .. 519 461 Slattery, Mrs. M. (Estate of), Darfield .. 303 245 Sleight, E., Whitecliffs .. .. .. ,, 349 458 Smith, James, Claverton, Burnham, Canter- 567 787 bury Sowden, P. G., Aylesbury .. .. 1,050 540 Steele, James (rural delivery), Darfield .. 134 1.60 Stewart, E., Darfield .. .. .. 500 313 Stewart, John D., Dunsandel .. .. 942 998 Stewart, P., Kirwee .. .. .. — 294 Stott, William, Darfield .. .. 1,096 522 Streeter, J. W., Greendale .. .. 457 650 Syme, S. W. (rural delivery), Darfield .. 204 154 Syme, William (rural delivery), Darfield .. 408 408 Taylor, H. G., Courtenay ' .. .. 186 169 Taylor, J., and Son, Springfield .. .. 243 354 Thompson, A. D., Halkett .. .. 174 224 Thompson, E. A. G., Kirwee .. .. 153 Nil Thompson, G. E., Kia Ora, Darfield .. 2,377 2,145 Thompson, J., Halkett .. .. .. 305 350 Thompson, S. R., Halkett .. .. 124 245 Thomson, William, Halkett .. .. 183 Nil Tillev, E. P., Darfield .. . . . . 184 112 Townshend, H. C. (rural delivery), Darfield 709 868 Turner, C. W., Halkett . . .. 1,637 1,318 Turner, W. P., Halkett .. .. .. 367 546 Tweed, R. M., Burnham .. .. 649 400 Vaughan, Thomas, Kirwee .. .. 88 68 Vigers, Herbert, Waddington .. .. 65 193 Walker, H. W., Aylesbury .. .. 141 ]©5 Ward, R. H., Kirwee .. .. .. 596 287 Warren, J. W., Greendale .. .. 1,309 1,372 Watson, R. J., Halkett .. .. .. 632 483 Watson, W., and Sons, Cordross, Coalgate.. 810 753 West, W. J., Coalgate .. .. .. 142 128 Westaway, F., Kirwee .. .. .. 144 127 White, Charles, Sandy Knolls .. .. 423 579 Why te, W.J. and L., Aylesbury.. .. JO 70 Wight, T. A., Annat .. .. .. 394 424 Wilde, E. H., Kirwee .. .. .. 236 264 Wilson, D. L., Halkett Town .. .. 462 503 Wilson, Meredith (rural delivery), Halkett ] ,036 1,414 Wilson, Mrs. E. A. (per W. Dorman), Coal- 754 623 gate Withers, D. A., Aylesbury .. . . 88 Woodhouse, J. W., Box 25, Darfield .. 524 550 Wright, G. P., Annat .. .. .. 1,213 1,238 Wright, G. R., Kirwee .. .. .. 506 276 Wright, J. W., Darfield .. .. .. 761 898 Young, A., Annat .. .. .. 252 297 Youngman, J. R., Charing Cross .. .. 883 538 151,453 145,287 PAPARUA COUNTY (In Christchuroh Subdivision). Adams, Alfred A., West Melton .. .. 581 350 Allen, J. (rural delivery), West Melton .. — 138 Allison, J., Weedon's .. .. .. 74 61 Bailey, Norman L., Templeton .. .. 78 58 Ballantyne Bros., Nydfa, Upper Riccarton 60 65 Banks, James, Templeton .. .. 193 153 Bell, A. and J., Halkett .. .. 32 96 Bell, R. J., Sandy Knolls .. .. 1,118 978 Birkett, George, Templeton , . .. 59 42 Boyle, W. H. (rural delivery), Springston .. 315 236 Brown, P. J., Prebbleton .. .. 5 45 Burn, T. W., Harewood, Papanui .. 29 27

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Papabua County—continued. Butcher, Henry George, Broadfield .. 42 59 Calder, George, Halkett .. .. 245 247 Campion, Isaac, Ladbrook's .. .. 18 25 Campion, W. and A., Prebbleton.. .. 302 367 Carpenter, F. W., Prebbleton .. .. 308 25 Carter, P. C., West Melton .. .. 199 263 Chalmers, Chas., "The Gums," West Melton — 186 Chambers, J., West Melton .. .. 554 541 Chambers, W. J., Carberry Farm, Weedon's 209 207 Chatterton, E. W., Upper Riccarton .. 101 109 Chisna.ll, Alfred, Yaldhurst .. .. 1,958 2,330 Clarkson, W. B., and Sons, 166 Manchester 92 160 Street, Christchurch Collings, W. H., Templeton .. .. j — 98 Combe, H., Templeton .. . . .. 41 Nil Cooper, A. A., Yaldhurst .. .. 515 46£" Cooper, E., Templeton .. .. .. 119 15V Copping, E. A., Weedon's .. .. 34 18 Crawford, J. A., Pound Road, Yaldhurst .. 155 42 Craythorne, C. R., 483 Yaldhurst Road, 193 Nil Upper Ricearton Cresswell, J. W., 15 Salisbury Street, Christ- — 774 church Cross, H. E., Sandy Knolls .. .. 206 360 Cross, H. E., Sandy Knolls .. .. \ 516 362 Cunneen, E., Templeton .. . . 377 156 Cunneen, James, Broadfield .. . . 84 53 Curragh, Henry, Templeton .. .. 115 116 Davison, S. (Estate of), Weedon's (rural 217 130 delivery), Courtenay Dawson, R. (rural delivery), West Melton .. 306 422 Dixon Bros., 103 Cashel Street, Christchurch 726 Nil Donaldson, J., West Melton .. .. 337 337 Dougall, J. Yaldhurst .. . . 4 133 Doyle, J. (Trustees of), Tai Tapu.. .. 553 509 Dunlop, Robert J., Imperial Hotel, Christ- 120 .120 church Elsome, E. M., West Melton .. .. 97 Ml Fairbairn and Collins, 239 Main South Road, 1,410 2,695 Upper Riccarton Findlay, H., Sandy Knolls .. .. 64 131 Finlay, R. (rural delivery), West Melton .. 215 362 Ford, E. E., Halkett .. .. .. 108 Nil Fowler Bros., Halkett .. .. .. 648 408 Franks, W. T., 103 Gray's Road, Upper Fen- 116 117 dalton Gallagher, W., Shand's Track, Prebbleton.. — 10 Gilltrap, J. C., Rolleston .. .. — 171 Gilmore, G. H. (Executors of), Weedon's .. 146 181 Hartnell, John, Prebbleton .. .. 257 134 Harvey, A., Sandy Knolls .. .. 200 192 Hayes', W., West Melton .. .. 402 406 Henderson, J. D., Halkett .. .. 241 204 Henderson, Mrs. M., Halkett .. .. 284 324 Henley, J. A., Lincoln .. .. .. 501 Nil Hight, T. W., Weedon's .. .. 298 406 Hille, William G. (rural deliver} 7 ), West Mel- 564 1,044 ton Hinton, Edward, Templeton .. .. 141 Nil Hunt, A. E. L., Melton Hills, West Melton 1,765 1,781 Hutton, G. J. L., Yaldhurst .. .. 60 48 Jenkins, E. E., Dunsandcl .. .. 1,074 928 Jennings, Jas., Weedon's .. .. — 64 Johnston, J. McC., Rolleston .. .. 40 Nil Jones, Alexander, Weedon's .. .. 76 70 .Jones, J., Templeton .. .. .. 70 102 ■lowers, G. C., West Melton .. .. 779 411 Kitchingham, H. W. (c/o T. Tolerton), 84 70 Templeton Kyle, H. S. S., 41 Riccarton Road, Paparua 56 20 Langdale, F. W. H., West Melton .. 706 717 Leslie Bros, (rural delivery), Springston .. 706 324 Leslie, James, Islington.. .. .. 215 134 Lowry, James, Lincoln .. .. .. 140 Nil Lynskey, M., Yaldhurst .. .. Nil 50 Manion, L. B. (rural delivery), Courtenay 562 379 Marshall, IL, Weedon's .. .. .. — 140 McArthur, W. F., MoArthur's Road .. — 410 McCarthy, E., Prebbleton .. .. 310 40 MeDrury, P., Ladbrook's .. .. ! 143 133 McKay, George, Weedon's .. .. 312 400 McLennan, D. (Trustees of), West Melton .. 808 789 McVinnie, D. A. C., Rolleston .. ... 535 282 Monk, Mrs. M., Weedon's .. .. ' 10 12

Wo. of Sheep op April 30, | April 30, 1926. 1927. Paparua County—continued. Montgomery, B. P. R., Lawford, Weedon's. 1,420 1,363 Christchuroh Moore, R. N., 310 Papanui Road, Christ- — 352 church Morrish, F. E., Springston .. .. 457 492 Mulcock, G. T., 52 Idris Road, Fendalton — 146 Murphy, H. E., Rolleston .. .. — 11 Nelson, V., Templeton .. . . . . 3 4 Newton, A. W., Burnham .. .. 435 521 New Zealand Refrigerating Company (Li- 900 563 mited), Islington Nicholson, S., Yaldhurst .. .. 9 8 Nicklaus, J. F., Yaldhurst .. .. 170 48 Northcote, R. J. (rural), West Melton . . 126 197 Palmer, Silas, 54 Creyke Road, Fendalton 439 620 Paparua Prison Farm, Templeton .. 881 815 Pearce, S., Rolleston .. .. .. 213 223 Pearce, T. (Estate of), Rolleston .. 382 251 Penny, Henry, Sandy Knolls .. .. j 161 Nil Price, W. A., West Melton .. .. 176 74 Proudlock, George, Templeton .. .. 152 222 Ridge, J. H., Broadfield .. .. — 86 Rolston, George, Weedon's .. . . 44 Nil Roper, R. S., Halkett .. .. .. 659 524 Ryan, P. F., Weedon's .. .. .. 953 790 Saunders, A. C., Weedon's, Courtenay (rural), 308 256 Templeton Savill, John (Estate of), Yaldhurst .. 67 Nil Shaw, W., Burnham .. .. . . 352 Nil Simpson, F. H., Templeton .. .. 314 Nil Smith, G. G., Broadfield .. .. 52 37 Smith, Sidney, Fleetwood, Lincoln . . Nil 7 Steel, F. H., Colombo Street, Christchurch 381 315 Stoddart, Gordon H. W., Lincoln .. 210 130 Stonyer, J. T. (rural delivery), Springston 69 32 Summerfield, Thomas, West Melton .. 200 85 Thompson, Edward, Rolleston . . .. 71 57 Thomson, Arthur, Halkett .. . . 102 104 Thornton, P. J., 574 Harewood Road, Papa- 288 302 nui, Christchurch Trickett, Miss E. J., New Hill, West Melton 30 108 Tutton, F. A., Broadfields .. .. 31 33 Vivian, J. T. M., Sockburn .. . . 60 110 Voice, T., Templeton .. .. .. 142 Nil ' Walker, C. E., West Melton .. .. 230 227 Walker, J. S., West Melton .. .. 349 196 Walker, L., Templeton .. .. .. 84 62 Warwick, S. T., Templeton .. .. 153 Nil Watson, George M., Sandy Knolls .. 1,053 1,147 Williams, Thomas, Weedon's (rural), Courte- 74 Nil nay Wright, John F., Templeton .. .. 284 76 Wright, W., Springston.. .. .. 324 229 38,141 35,930 WAIMAIRI COUNTY (In Christchurch Subdivision). Borcoski, T., Chaney's .. .. .. 90 114 Canterbury Frozen-meat Company, Cashel 37 16 Street, Christchurch Deans, C. E., Riccarton, Christchurch .. 6 15 Dixon, J. T., 348 Harewood Road, Papanui 2 Nil Durey, G. F., Harewood .. .. 1 Nil Harris, Stephen, 168 Grimsey's Road, Styx 158 119 Heyder, W. F., Spencerville, Ouruhia — 141 Hockey, J. C., 50 Harman's Road, Harewood 31 38 Jones, James, Stewart's Gully, Ouruhia .. — 148 Lissaman, B. L., Kaiapoi .. .. 241 256 Matson, H., and Co., Box 3, Christchurch .. Nil 235 McFadden, W., Lower Styx Road, Marsh- 55 Nil land Shipley, George, Harewood .. .. 3,174 3,659 Spencer, Ed., 97 Russley Road, Upper Ric- — 2 carton Spencer, E. H., Ouruhia .. .. 103 Nil Spencer, W. P., Ouruhia .. .. 305 404 Stanley, G. H., Harewood .. .. 72 107 Stewart, John D., Stewart's Gully, Chaney's 206 246 Treleaven, E. and N., Marshland .. 60 Nil Worthington, J., Harewood .. . . 208 194 4,749 5,694 • : —

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1920. 1927. HEATHCOTE COUNTY (In Christchurch Subdivision). Cashmere Estate, Cashmere Hills .. 3,042 2,802 Furze, R. R., Mount Vernon, St. Martin's.. 1,020 1,170 Garland, J. E., Hillsborough, Woolston .. 150 96 Humphreys, George, Sumner .. .. 1,574 1,505 Hunt and Langdale, Sumner .. .. 2,093 2,325 Jarden, A., Opawa .. .. .. 11 23 McCullough, George, Victoria Park, Cash- 111 47 mere Hills Musgrave, H. E., Edenhill, Mount Pleasant, 22 Nil Sumner Scott, J. E., Hawford Road, Opawa .. 2,539 2,554 Scott, Mrs. M. G., Hawford Road, Opawa .. 2,295 2,468 Truseott, P., Redcliffs, Christchurch .. 274 325 Wheatley, J., 62 Colombo Road, Cashmere, 53 54 Christchurch 113,184 13,369 AKAROA COUNTY (In Christchurch Subdivision). Armstrong, P. G., Mount Vernon, Akaroa.. 1,460 1,484 Armstrong, J. E., Mount Clair, Akaroa .. 1,533 1,262 Ashworth, W. H., Pigeon Bay .. .. 314 349 Bailey Bros., Paua Bay, Akaroa .. .. 235 355 Bailey, Robert James, Little Akaloa .. 305 377 Birdling, Mrs. Margaret, Little River .. 1,851 2,268 Blomquist, H. A., Pigeon Bay .. .. 592 758 Boleyn, J. W. A., Okain's Bay .. .. 122 50 Boleyn, John S., Okain's Bay .. .. 210 220 Brocherie, F., Akaroa .. .. .. 346 447 Brocherie, James, French Farm, Akaroa .. 152 185 Brocherie, P. L., Long Bay, Akaroa .. 170 197 Bruce, J . D., Akaroa .. .. .. 482 567 Buckland, W. H., Wainui .. .. 568 736 Chapman, J. V., Puaha .. .. 671 502 Charles, William, Wainui, Akaroa .. — 411 Churchill, W. A., Barry's Bay .. .. 172 160 Corrigal, Albert, Pigeon Bay .. .. 154 154 Corrigal, Frank, Burnside, Pigeon Bay .. 52 Nil Corrigal, James D., Pigeon Bay .. .. 351 352 Cossar, W. M., Duvauchelle .. .. 198 101 Craw, A., Pigeon Bay .. .. .. 153 166 Craw, A. C., Chorlton ., .. .. 362 359 Craw, R., Chorlton .. .. .. 566 500 Craw, Victor, Eagle's Nest, Chorlton .. 668 784 Craw, Victor, Tipperary, Pigeon Bay .. 3,019 3,143 Crotty, Charles J., Le Bon's Bay .. 176 145 Crotty, Mrs. A. T., Le Bon's Bay .. 555 692 Curry, David W., Long Bay Road, Akaroa 102 129 Dalglish, James, Eastwood, Le Bon's Bay 1,328 1,439 Dalglish, W. G., Le Bon's Bay .. .. 1,336 1,464 Donovan, Ronald, French Farm, Akaroa .. 213 257 Duxbury, J. M., Pigeon Bay .. .. 603 690 Elliot, F., Le Bon's Bay .. .. 300 359 Elliot, H. F., Le Bon'sBay .. .. 204 322 Elliot, William A. E., Le Bon's Bay .. Nil 2 English, R., Long Bay, Akaroa .. .. 800 909 Field, W.. Teddington .. .. .. 551 Nil Fyfe, D. A., Akaroa .. .. .. 40 38 Giddens, E., Barry's Bay .. .. 68 100 Goodwin, E. and A., Pigeon Bay .. 2,133 2,105 Gracia's Estate (c/o J. R. Newton, Williams 739 956 Street, Akaroa) Grennell, H., Port Levy .. .. 150 178 Haines, Edwin, Okain's Bay .. .. 844 862 Hammond, G., Akaroa .. .. .. 2 3 Harris, E. A., Okain's Bay .. .. 20 14 Harris, H. H., Okain's Bay .. .. 7 8 Harris, W. G., Okain's Bay .. .. 5 7 Hay, Ebenezer, Pigeon Bay .. .. 6,607 6,523 Hay, J. C., Pigeon Bay .. .. 3,447 3,451 Hay, R. S., Pigeon Bay .. .. 479 717 Haylock, Arthur, Akaroa .. .. 642 771 Hay ward, George, Robinson's Bay .. * 501 Hayward, Joseph, Robinson's Bay .. * 730 Hayward, W. G., Wainui .. .. 828 941 Helps, A. M„ Akaroa .. .. .. 2,185 2,446 Holmes, G. G., Pigeon Bay .. .. 1,118 1,355 Hooker, Mrs. E. D., Wainui .. .. 1,607 2,005 Hopkins, C. L., Box 4, Wainui .. .. 212 240 Hunt, David, Pigeon Bay .. .. 384 381 Hunter, Oliver, Lyttelton .. .. 180 394 Kay, C. E., Br'ockworth, Little Akaloa .. 2,109 2,066

No. of Sheep on April 30,1 April 30, 1926. 1927. Akaroa County—continued. Kay, T. L. F.. Duvauchelle .. .. 362 303 Kearney, F. L., Akaroa.. . . .. 348 548 Kearney, G. M., Gough's Bay, Akaroa .. 482 512 Knight, J. T. (Estate of), (o/o R. A. Macphail, 2,593 4,354 Manager, Laverick's Bay, Le Bon's Bay) Kotlowski, A., Tokamatua .. . . 10 Nil Latter, Robert, Barry's Bay .. .. 94 Nil Le Lievre, A. P., Long Bay Road, Akaroa 27G 334 Le Lievre, A. V., Akaroa .. .. 252 202 Le Lievre, E. E., Akaroa .. .. 957 880 Le Lievre, J. G., Akaroa .. .. — 106 Le Lievre, Justin, Mount Bernard, Akaroa 226 242 Le Lievre, Mrs. Mary J., Akaroa .. 676 687 Leonardo, A. F., Le Bon's Bay .. .. 17 j 417 Leonardo, W. E., Le Bon's Bay .. .. 1,390 1,410 Macphail, W. D., Wainui .. .. 263 206 Maginness, C., Wainui .. .. .. 849 ! 890 Mann, Charles, Akaroa .. .. .. 19 ! Nil Marshall, C. J., Little Akaloa .. .. 102 j 148 Marshall, George, Little Akaloa .. .. 408 j 408 Marshall, J., Little Akaloa .. .. 280 | 318 Masefield Bros., Long Bay Road, Akaroa .. 1,630 1,936 Mason Bros., Okain's Bay . . .. 195 172 McCullough, E. G., 177 Edgeware Road, 1,045 1,127 St. Albans, Christchurch McDonald, A. 1). A., Wainui .. .. 817 579 McHale, T., Chorlton .. .. .. 340 818 Mcintosh, A. H., Little Akaloa .. .. 515 544 Mcintosh, G. L., Akaroa .. .. 1,024 980 Mcintosh, J. H., Le Bon's Bay .. .. 610 j 620 Mcintosh, Thomas, Le Bon's Bay .. 473 473 McKay, A. B., Pigeon Bay .. .. 590 706 McKay, Donald, Duvauchelle's Bay .. 118 110 McKay, W. B., Pigeon Bay .. .. 462 835 McMaster, Mrs. K., Pigeon Bay .. .. 1,073 1,142 McPhail, A. A., Poutokoroa, Le Bon's Bay 846 966 McPhail, Archibald, Wainui .. '.. 1,077 948 McSweeney, W. M., Pigeon Bay . . .. 421 530 Menzies, Alan, Menzies Bay, Lyttelton .. 615 732 Menzies, H., Menzies Bay, Little Akaloa .. 1,223 1,394 Menzies, Mrs. N. A., Menzies Bay, Lyttelton 1,019 1,059 Menzies, I., Menzies Bay, Lyttelton .. 561 604 Menzies, W., Menzies Bay, Lyttelton .. 1,017 879 Moore, W. H., Long Bay Road, Akaroa .. 1,212 1,273 Mould Bros., Duvauchelle .. .. 809 650 Mould, George, Le Bon's Bay .. .. 180 I 326 Mould, James, Duvauchelle .. .. 356 370 Mouldy R. A., Wainui .. .. . .(2,678 2,628 Mould, William, Okain's Bay .. .. 279 451 Muir, H. D., Okain's Bay .. .. 8 Nil Mulcock, G. E., Carew's Peak, Wainui .. 1,103 1,101 Narbev, Archibald, Akaroa . . .. 1,520 1,383 Narleigh Estate (Trustees of), Long Bay, •— 884 Akaroa Newton, A. W., Paua Road, Akatoa .. 400 430 Newton, F. C., Akaroa .. .. .. 397 428 O'Connor Bros., Le Bon's Bay .. .. 3 39 Odell, H., Takamatua .. .. .. 200 150 Pawson, Thomas, Little Akaloa .. .. 439 502 Pettigrew, Hector, Pigeon Bay .. .. 69 83 Pettigrew, William J., Pigeon Bay ... 44 65 Porter, J. and T., Onuku, Akaroa .. 1,385 1,506 Reynish, J. C. C., Pigeon Bay .. .. 751 920 Rinaldi, James, Box 10, Puaha .. .. 289 306 Robinson, W., Green Point, Akaroa .. — 146 Robinson, W. K., Balgueri Street, Akaroa 134 156 Stanbury, L. D., Wainui .. .. 1,125 1,800 Stewart, Bruce F., Holme's Bay, Pigeon Bay 2,375 2,473 Stewart, J., Barry's Bay, Akaroa .. 220 200 Stone, Edward, Box 439, Christchurch .. 836 967 Sykes, Clement H., Menzies Bay, Lyttelton 320 398 Symes, W. C. J., Le Bon's Bay .. .. 274 263 Thacker, J. R., Okain's Bay .. .. 3,16S 2,504 Tosswill, B. H., Little Pigeon Bay, Pigeon 2,253 2,162 Bay Vangioni, Louis, Akaroa .. .. 112 99 Waghorn, A. D. O., Wainui .. .. 1,953 1,556 Waghorn, B., Pigeon Bay .. .. 833 1,066 Waghorn, Clyde, Little Akaloa .. .. 1,112 516 Waghorn, C. P*., Chorlton, Akaroa .. 565 808 Waghorn, D. W., Pigeon Bay .. .. 826 839 Waghorn, Luke, Little Akoloa .. .. 1,378 1,610 Waghorn, R. E., Chorlton .. .. 1,045 1,043 Ware, T. G., Okain's Bay .. .. 114 125

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Akaroa County—continued. Warner, T. W., Wainui .. .. 82 100 Westenra, P. A., Akaroa .. .. 1,580 1,527 Williams, F. W., Robinson's Bay .. 331 1,131 Wilson, C. F. C., Barry's Bay .. .. — 214 Woodhill, Ernest, Akaroa .. .. 557 506 Wright, F. G. A., Wainui .. ... 597 778 Wright, J., jun., French Farm, Akaroa .. : 406 Nil Wright, Norman, Wainui .. .. I 209 261 104,482 114,949 WAIREWA COUNTY (In Christchurch Subdivision). Allen, W. J., Little River .. .. | 378 386 Anderson Bros., Ataahua .. .. 1,776 2,332 Barclay, S. S., Little River .. .. — 1,423 Barwick, D., Poranui .. .. .. <549 6 38 Bayley, F. W. B., Ataahua (39 Glendovey — 2,263 Road, Fendalton) Birdling, Albert Edward, Poranui .. 1,832 1,890 Birdling, F. Q., Poranui .. .. 776 867 Birdling, S., Poranui, Little River .. 1,226 1,361 Brankin, T. E., Little River .. .. 554 615 Breitmeyer, E. L., Little River .. .. 228 209 Brown, Andrew, Motukarara .. .. 234 342 Brown, L. A., Little River .. .. — 202 Brown, R. J., Ataahua .. .. .. 1,051 1,004 Buchanan, J. F., Kinloch, Little River .. 3,590 3,392 Buekland, Mrs. C., Wainui .. .. 615 415 Burrell, J. H., Glencoe, Little River .. 358 437 Chapman, H. T., Puaha .. .. 322 323 Clarkson, W. B. (Estate of), (c./o W. B. 660 326 Clarkson and Sons, 168 Manchester Street, Christchurch) Coop, Frank, Ataahua .. .. 2,832 3,348 Coop, J. O., Ataahua .. .. .. 3,161 3,424 Coop, J. O., and the Misses Coop, Spring 5,223 5,820 Vale, Little River Coop, Mrs. J. O., Ataahua .. .. 600 505 Coop, Mrs. M. J., Kaituna, Ataahua .. 2,598 2.719 Craythorne, C. R., Ataahua .. .. — 1,165 Crockett, F. W., Maple Grove, Little River — 82 Downs, E., Little River .. .. — 438 Fahey, Patrick, Little River .. .. 169 154 Feather, Thomas, Little River .. .. 1,521 1,514 Feather, Thomas, Post-oflice, Poranui .. 689 696 Field, C. W., Ataahua .. .. .. 976 1,809 Flynn, Robina, Little River " .. .. — 114 Foley, D. P., Little River .. .. 96 245 Foley, ,T. 1)., Little River .. .. 76 150 Gardiner, N. A., Kaituna, Ataahua .. 630 1,435 Gebbie, C. W., Gebbie's Valley, Motukarara 612 493 Giadens, T., Motukarara .. .. 94 98 Glynan, John, Little River .. .. 615 743 Graham, Mrs. Myrtle, Motukarara .. 489 528 Gray, C. E., Ataahua .. .. .. — 2,050 Gray, Ivor, Ataahua .. .. .. 2,369 2,356 Gray, W. A., Ataahua .. .. ... 2,083 3,298 Harris, A. W., Burnside, Little River .. 319 326 Harrison, John Roscoe, Te Oka, Little River 801 788 Harvey, Andrew, Te Oka .. .. 750 684 Humphreys, G., Poranui .. .. 3,285 3,682 Humphries, J. G., Puaha, Little River .. 92 72 Hutchinson, A. A., Te Oka, Little River .. 860 849 Hutchinson, A. V. M., Little River .. 163 165 Joblin, A. V. J., Little River .. .. 634 Nil Joblin, Edward James, Little River .. 474 532 Johnson, Joseph, Little River .. .. 352 12 Jones, G., jun., Little River .. .. — 76 Jones, Josiah, Parkhill, Motukarara .. 195 167 Kennan Bros., Little River .. .. 1,202 1,632 Lewthwaite, Mrs. Harriet, Little River .. 880 963 Lewthwaite, W. F., Little River .. .. 174 266 Livingstone, J., Little River .. .. 166 Nil Macfarlane, K., Little River ... .. 426 409 Mackay, John, Little River .. .. 8 21 Maffey, T. W. (private bag), Little River .. 208 228 McGowan and Taylor, Puaha .. .. 214 232 McLean, Donald W., Okute Valley, Little 2,380 2,010 River McPhail, Kenneth, Wainui .. .. 905 893 Montgomery, W. H., Little River .. 3,000 3,123 Mould, R, A., Wainui ,, ,. ,. 784 955

No. of Sheep oil April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Wairewa County—c~/nt : nued. Mould, Thomas, Puaha .. .. .. 33 32 Murphy, J., Puaha .. .. .. 51 Nil Murray, Gordon E., Te Oka, Little River .. 830 821 Nutt, H. A., Motukarara .. .. 1,260 1,269 Nutt, S., Ataahua .. .. .. 925 932 Parkinson, John, Ataahua .. .. 727 Nil Parkinson, Keith H., Kaitune, Ataahua .. 681 942 Parkinson, W. F., Ataahua .. .. 2,711 1,646 Parsons, P. J. D., Puaha, Little River .. 193 19S Patten, E. E., Box 392, Christohurch .. — 81 Pidgeon, W., Coach Road, Little River .. 10 5 Piper, H. W., Te Oka, Little River .. 2,944 3,008 Price, O. B., Poranui .. .. .. 1,310 1,241 Radford, G., Gebbie's Valley, Motukarara.. 252 234 Richards, D., Little River .. .. 1,206 1,202 Robertson, T. D., Robinhood, Little River 1,060 1,018 Stan bury Bros., Little River .. .. 442 Nil Stanbury, Mrs. F. G., Little River .. — 280 Stanbury, O., Little River .. .. 479 338 Stanbury, T. E., Little River .. .. 137 168 Stewart, R., jun., Barry's Bay .. .. 256 239 Streeter, Arthur G., Motukarara .. .. 204 204 Streeter, John W., Greendale .. .. 133 Nil Streeter, T. J., Motukarara .. .. 523 582 Studholme, Robert, Little River .. .. 662 646 Thompson, William, Motukarara.. .. 500 426 Waller, J. G., Little River .. .. 448 423 Watson, J. H., Ataahua .. .. 1,134 1,060 Webb, S. L., Te Oka, Little River .. 868 850 Wheeler, John, Gebbie's Valley, Motukarara 2 3 White, Eric., Little River .. .. 70 87 White, Fred, Te Oka, Little River .. 645 679 White, J. R. (private bag), Little River .. 131 119 Whitfield, T., Hilldown, Little River .. 598 682 Willey, Alfred, Leeston .. .. 1,010 1,050 Withell, T. C., Motukarara .. .. 2,288 1,132 Wright, A. J., Te Oka, Little River .. 768 788 Zuppicich, J. A., Little River .. .. 582 Nil 83,427 92,079 MOUNT HERBERT COUNTY (In Christchurch Subdivision). Allan, Robert, Allandale .. .. 551 672 Anderson, Mrs. Kate B., Teddington .. 384 480 Anderson, R. A., Teddington .. .. 582 784 Anderson, Walter, Charteris Bay, Teddington 164 Nil Anderson, W. and R., Teddington .. 3,108 4,258 Anderson, W., jun., Teddington .. .. 520 521 Badger, J. S., 99 Bottle Lake Road, Burwood 220 Nil Bamford, Daniel, Allandale .. .. 121 122 Barnard, Mrs. E., Box 4, Lyttleton .. — 554 Blatchford, S. M., Teddington .. .. 634 650 Bowden, William, Lyttelton .. .. 31 23 Candy, R. J. (private bag), Camp Bay, 2,391 2,187 Lyttelton Coop, E. W., Port Levy .. .. 2,357 3,643 Coop, Mrs. B. A., Port Levy .. .. 1,125 1,125 De Thier, W., Heathcote Bridge .. .. 1,206 975 Field, Bros., Teddington .. .. — 1,105 Field, Henry, Port Levy .. .. 110 104 Firmston, William Henry, Teddington .. 431 434 Flaherty, John, Port Levy .. .. 1,439 1,312 Fleming, A. R., Port Levy .. .. 4,053 3,930 Fleming, R. J., Port Levy .. .. 159 142 Gardiner, A. R. H., Purau, Lyttelton .. 2,405 3,179 Gardiner, C. M., Purau .. .. .. 81 61 Gardiner, Mrs. E., Teddington (private bag), — 568 Lyttelton Gardiner, F. R. H., Purau, Lyttelton .. 207 239 Gardiner, Harold, Purau, Lyttelton .. 4,352 4,269 Gebbie, Reginald, Teddington .. .. 427 526 Gray, E. IX, Teddington .. .. 1,197 1,337 Greig, W. F., Governor's Bay .. .. 789 811 Guy, W. J., Port Levy .. .. .. 397 437 Hall, H. S., Governor's Bay (private bag), — 42 Lyttelton Harkerss, E. A. (private bag), Lyttelton .. 647 682 Hay, John T., Lyttelton .. .. 318 301 Hay, William, Lyttelton .. .. 203 212 Jackson, H. (Executors of), Purau .. 1,846 1,896 Jackson. H. M., Purau .. . . ... 1,948 2,087 Jenkins, F., Port Levy .. ,, ,. 704 470

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30 1926. 1927. Moott Herbert County—continued. Jenkins, Mrs. Ruby, Port Levy .. .. 616 849 Jennings, A., Port Levy .. .. 654 940 Maodonald and Maitland, Overleigh, Port 1,523 1,605 Levy Pope, Charles A., Port Levy . . .. 204 506 Quarantine Station (Department of Agri- 68 87 culture), Quail Island, Lyttelton Petal lick, T. W., Helerdcen Avenue, Sumner 797 900 Richfield, A. S., Port Levy .. .. — 523 Richfield, C. J., and Sons, Port Levy .. 1,560 749 Richfield, Geo., Port Levy .. .. — 691 Small, A., Governor's Bay .. .. 100 214 Smith, C. D., Camp Bay, Purau, Lyttelton 1,485 1,675 Steele, G., Port Levy .. .. .. 2,148 2,366 VVallis .T., Governor's Bay .. .. 562 452 Wallis, George, Governor's Bay .. .. 191 290 Wallis, Mrs. Georgina, Governor's Bay .. 30 40 Wailis, ffm. G. B., Governor's Bay .. ■— 218 Witte, William, Teddington .. .. 699 841 Williams, A. E., Port Levy .. .. 5,345 3,241 Wilson, Lawrence, Teddington .. .. 2,745 Nil 53,834 56,325 HALSWELL COUNTY (In Christehuroh Subdivision). Askin, S. P., Tai Tapu .. .. .. 663 562 Birdling, A. J., Halswell . . .. 3 5 Campion, H. H., Halswell .. .. 74 Nil Ferguson, J. E., Halswell .. .. 3 Nil Holmes, G. G., Halswell . . .. 515 640 Matson, H., and Co., Cashel Street, Christ- 159 207 church McCartney, H. J., Tai Tapu .. .. —- 51 McCartney, John S., Greenpark .. .. 266 217 Morten, Richard, Tai Tapu .. .. 4,632 4,215 Narbey, H. J. ()., Halswell .. •. 455 398 Payne, H. E., Tai Tapu .. .. 417 398 Redmond, P., Halswell . . .. .. 138 10 Rhodes, Hon. R. H., Tai Tapu .. .. 4,353 4,733 Ruddy Bros., Leadley's Road, Halswell .. 412 Nil Sparks, H. S., Halswell .. Nil 6 Tanner, E. G., Tai Tapu .. .. 161 134 Tobeck, J. H., Tai Tapu .. .. — 144 Van Asch, Gorrit, Hoon Hay Valley .. 1,220 1.318 Wood, B. B. (c/o Wm. Wood and Co., Here- 889 971 ford Street, Christehurch) 14,360 14,009 SPRINGS COUNTY (In Christehurch Subdivision). Anstiss, Mrs. S. T. (rural delivery), Springs — 134 ton Bailey, Percy V., Springston Railway .. 551 384 Bates and Neill, Ardalli, Whitecliffs .. 920 791 Bearman, A., Greenpark .. .. 266 270 Bennett, S., Greenpark.. .. .. 297 386 Blakemore, J. P., Raweliffe, Springston .. 302 286 Blakemore, L. W. (rural delivery), 179 233 Springston Brown, P. J., Motukarara .. .. 50 45 Canterbury Agricultural College Parm, Lin- 2,157 1,832 coin Carter, Thomas, Greenpark .. .. 625 928 Chamberlain, Henry Ernest, Ellesmere .. 558 530 Chamberlain, William (Executors of), Had- 976 1,076 stock (rural delivery), Ellesmere Coles Bros., Lincoln .. .. .. 107 ]08 Cook, George H., Springston South .. 437 362 Cooper, James, Burnham . . .. — 216 Cree, D. J., Burnham .. .. . . — 210 Creswell, Geoffrey, Burnham .. . . — 777 Cross, Stanley, Rolleston .. .. 614 454 Crump, Fred., Springston .. .. 320 221 Davison, E. and T., Rolleston ,. .. 108 105 Dent, Charles, Springston .. .. 1 ] Evans and Co., Greenpark .. .. 1,288 1,572 Gaffney, C. T. B., Rolleston .. .. 62 66 Gebbie, Ivan, Motukarara .. .. 366 346 Greaves, G., Lincoln .. .. .. 67 63

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Springs County—continued. Harris, Alfred E., Motukarara .. .. 1,097 1,357 Harris, F., Rolleston .. .. .. 16 Nil Harris, Horace E., Greenpark .. .. 237 203 Heinisch, Allan, Springston .. .. 274 119 Henley, T. J., Lincoln .. .. .. 955 231 Hill, J. P., Springston Railway .. .. 103 206 Hodgen, Edward, Motukarara .. .. 51 65 Hubbard, A. and G., Greenpark .. .. 598 546 Hubbard, Frederick, Greenpark .. .. 78 250 Kimber, H. A., Greenpark .. .. — 22 Kime, J. W., Springston .. .. 1,528 718 Kinnear, Mrs. Leah, Roileston .. .. 42 Nil Lassen, G. A., Greenpark .. .. 380 442 Lowe, Levi, Rolleston . . .. .. 105 98 Marshall, David, Springston .. .. 724 434 McBean, G.. Springston.. .. .. 804 954 McCleary, James, Springston .. .. 106 52 McClelland, T. W., Burnham .. .. 267 565 McGregor Bros., Clydesdale Farm, Dunsandel 375 666 McGregor Bros., Landrust, Dunsandel .. 371 382 Milne, A. S., Rolleston .. .. . . — 45 Morton, James, Ellesmere .. .. 224 236 O'Grady, Patrick, (rural delivery), Springs- 52 51 ton Osborne, G. W. R., Doyleston .. .. — 2,178 l'annett, J. H., Springston .. .. 460 387 Parish, F. W., Lake Flat, South Springston.. 173 171 Pearson Bros., Springston Railway .. 306 306 Phillips, W. (rural delivery), Springs .. 285 176 Powell, C. N. C. (rural delivery), Springston 389 509 South Reesby, T., Springston .. . . .. — 88 Rennie, John, Motukarara .. .. 782 808 Riordan, P. J., Springston .. .. 107 283 Robson, F. H., Lincoln . . .. 876 513 Rowell, E. H. (rural), Springston South .. 40 49 Ryan, S. M., Springston South .. .. 414 430 Schaffcr, W. (rural delivery), Springston .. — 20 Simpson, J. S., Springston .. .. 9 276 Sly, William, Springston Railway .. 105 36 Smith Bros., Springston .. .. 341 167 Smith, C. M., Gowan Glen, Lincoln .. 406 742 Smith, Ernest A., Lincoln .. .. 766 763 Smith, John, Springston .. .. Nil 182 Stace, Charles, Springston .. .. 44 Nil Stalker, John, Greenpark .. .. 300 336 Taylor, G., Weedon's .. .. .. 286 339 Thompson, Alexander (rural delivery), 30 55 Springston Turnbull and Co. (S. Jeffs), Rolleston .. 399 796 Tyson, W. H., Springston .. .. 200 220 Wall, R. (rural delivery), Springston .. 180 J12 Williams, J. H, Ellesmere .. .. 949 633 Wolfe, Charles, Lincoln .. . . 95 74 Yarr, Edward, Greenpark .. .. 648 661 27,228 30,348 ELLESMERE COUNTY (In Christchurch Subdivision). Abbott, William, Clifton, Southbridge .. 916 710 Adams, William, Dunsandel .. .. 459 394 Aldridge, James, Dunsandel .. .. 366 408 Allen Bros., Ivillinchy .. .. .. 382 412 Allen, J. J., Dunsandel .. .. .. 288 397 Allen, R. E. (Estate of), Killinchy .. 1,114 1 .149 Anderson Bros., Leeston .. .. 501 268 Armstrong, J. B. F., Ellesmere .. .. 92 142 Ballagh, James, Southbridge .. . . 829 907 Barnett, G. H., Leeston .. .. 244 170 Barnett, L. R., Southbridge Rural .. 2,116 2,141 Benney, George E., Southbridge .. .. 190 202 Bilbrough, Henry, Dunsandel .. .. 419 454 Bishop, R. G., Southbridge .. .. 242 146 Bishop, W. J., Rosedale, Southbridge .. 32 37 Boag, J. (rural delivery), Brookside .. 1,213 864 Bo wis. W., Doyleston Rural .. .. 398 410 Brooks, Jonathan, Irwell .. .. 428 395 Brooks, Joseph, Brookside .. .. 524 455 Brooks, T. W., Brookside .. .. 257 289 Broughton, E. A.. Oakleigh, Southbridge .. 4,080 4,066 Burt, James, Killinchy .. .. .. 875 996

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No. of Sheep on April 30, I April 30, 1926. 1927. Ellesmere Co u jn t y—coulin ued. Candy, F. S., Brookside .. .. — 288 Candy, H., Brookside .. .. .. 398 225 Candy, W. E., and Son, Doyleston .. 622 333 Canterbury Seed Company, Leeston .. 1,189 1,056 Carrol, A. and J., Southbridge .. .. 356 361 Chamberlain, John C., Ellesmere.. .. 425 516 Chamberlain, P. (Estate of), Leeston .. 1,376 1,148 Chamberlain, P. F., Dunsandel .. .. 2,025 1,745 Chamberlain, R., Ellesmere .. .. 455 464 Chappell, H. S., Killinchy .. .. 92 112 Christey, John, Southbridge .. .. 467 526 Clephane, George, 64 Francis Avenue, St. Al- 282 1,013 bans, Christchurch Clephane, T. A. (rural delivery), Springston, 60 Nil Weedon's Coe, John, Irwell .. .. .. 555 qqF) Coe, Lawrence B., Irwell .. .. 1,061 j 159 Cooper, George (rural delivery), Leeston .. 37 130 Cooper, W. B., Southbridge .. .. 124 115 Cordy, J. W., Leeston .. .. .. 81 #2 Cunningham, John, Brookside .. .. 663 ftgo Cunningham, W. B., Brookside .. .. 536 503 Dixon, T. (rural delivery), Ellesmere .. 224 495 Dolan, M., Box 37, Leeston .. .. 38 Nil Donald, W. R., Irwell .. .. .. 110 123 Flesher, J. A., Box 20, Christchurch .. — 101 Ford, E. B., Southbridge .. .. 4,252 4,832 Fussell Bros., Leeston .. .. .. — 214 Frampton, F. G., Brookside .. .. 644 57^ Gabbie, W. M., Southbridge .. .. 904 799 Galpin, E. H., Southbridge . . .. 301 436 Gardiner Bros., The Grove, Irwell .. 779 522 Gilbert, F. B., Southbridge .. .. 946 977 Gilbert, G. H., Southbridge .. .. 425 721 Gilbert, T. J., Leeston . . .. . . 112 126 Gillanders, D., Dunsandel .. .. 417 440 Glassey, John, Killinchy .. .. 206 198 Greenall, Thomas, Southbridge .. .. 209 255 Greenslade Bros, (rural delivery), Irwell .. 443 538 Greenwood, A. C., Southbridge .. .. 492 373 Greenwood, F. H., Southbridge .. .. 314 734 Greenwood, H. J., Southbridge .. .. 71 110 Habberjam, Thomas, Southbridge .. 54 3 Hack, E. T., Brookside .. .. 35.1 287 Hall, Alex, Brookside .. .. .. 133 123 Hamilton, W. J., Lakeside .. .. — 475 Hampton, G., Leeston . . .. . 287 Nil Hampton, William, Dunsandel .. .. 70 106 Hannaford, G., Southbridge .. .. — 116 Hastings, C. J., Brookside .. .. j 121 83 Heslop, John, Brookside .. .. | 65 93 Heslop, Joseph (rural delivery), Brookside j 155 j 80 Hight Bros., Brookside .. .. .. j 222 468 Houston, M., Brookside .. .. 257 215 Howson Bros., Sedgmere, Leeston .. j 650 513 Hurst, H., Rakaia . . . . .. 188 224 Inwood, E. C., Southbridge .. .. J 250 205 Inwood, J. S., Southbridge .. .. 113 Nil Jackman, W. H., Leeston .. .. 30 1 Nil Jones, D., Dunsandel .. .. 1,939 1 2,320 Kaill, Frank (Estate of), Southbridge .. ! 62 j Nil Kibblewhite and Vaughan, Ellesmere .. 1,352 ! 932 Leahy, Mrs. John, Lakeside . . .. 110 67 Lemon, Mrs. Martha (c/o L. C. Lemon), j 249 140 Killinchy Lemon, W. J., Killinchy .. .. 158 145 Leybourne, Leonard, Southbridge .. j — , 40 Lilley, W., Inwoods Road, Lakeside .. 76 I 140 Lochhead, Mrs. M., Leeston .. .. 148 ; 138 Lochhead, W. (rural delivery), Leeston .. 463 486 Loughlin, W. S., Irwell .. .. — I 1 Lowry, W., Southbridge .. .. 191 I 132 Ludemann, John, Southbridge .. .. 402 331 Marshall, D., Killinchy .. .. .. 618 729 Mawson, Isaac, jun., Irwell .. .. 306 232 McCartin, Arthur, Southbridge .. .. 145 114 McCartin, John, Leeston .. .. 72 45 McCleland Bros., Southbridge . . .. 541 j Nil McClelland. Robert, Brookside .. .. 475 j 222 McClure Bros., Leeston .. .. 1,039 ! 862 McEvedy, A. B. and A. J., Southbridge .. 734 302 McEvedy, John Peter, Southbridge .. 381 317 McEvedy, William James, Phoenix Park, j 292 296 Southbridge |

No. of Sheep on April 30, I April 30, 1926. | 1027. Ellesmere County—continued. McGil!, Ivan (rural delivery), Taumutu .. 335 j 104 McGregor, D. McL., Ellesmere .. .. 1,032 530 McIIraith, G. and F., Lakeside .. .. 397 275 McLachlan, Alexander (Estate of), Doyles- 278 Nil ton McLachlan, Archibald, Doyleston .. 315 265 McLachlan, B., Doyleston .. .. 654 1 030 McLachlan, C. R. (Estate of), Doyleston .. 662 '718 McLachlan, Gilbert, Southbridge.. .. 229 i 102 McLachlan, John, Leeston .. .. 542 727 McLachlan, Mrs. E., Doyleston .. .. 552 662 McLaughlin, Alexander, Taumutu . . 601 631 McLenaghen, Hugh, Killinchy . . .. 322 368 McMillan, Robert T., Irwell .. .. 526 540 McPherson, Adam, Southbridge .. .. 455 504 Merreman, J. C., Doylestone .. .. 1 56 77 Millar, J. E., Killinchy .. .. .. 195 172 Millar, Robert 0., (rural delivery), Brookside 182 ! 136 Moorhead, James, Southbridge .. .. 415 j 265 Moorhead, Mrs. Agnes, Southbridge .. 1 318 j 324 Moriarty, L., Southbridge .. .. j -— j 33 Morton. James, Ellesmere .. .. 211 234 Nixon, William (Estate of), Killinchy .. j 888 J 1,050 O'Boyle, Francis N., Lakeside .. .. 154 292 O'Boyle, Ignatius N., Leeston .. .. j 130 Nil O'Boyle, J. J., Leeston .. .. .. I 219 47 O'Boyle, John T., Lakeside .. .. , 225 135 O'Brien, John F. (rural delivery), Killinchy [ 1 164 O'Brien, M., Killinchy .. . . .. 300 312 Osborne, G. W. R., Winfield, Doyleston .. 1 204 573 Overton, H. M., Lakeside .. .. 296 181 Parkin, C. E., Rakaia .. .. .. 221 219 Patterson, J., jun., Taumutu .. .. 18 14 Pearce, G., Kiilinchy .. .. .. ! 331 287 Penny, John, Rakaia .. .. .. 4,160 3,290 Poole, G. W., Killinchy.. .. .. 26 48 Prosser, L. W., Leeston . . .. — 154 Prosser, L. W. and J. T., Box 23, Leeston .. 271 Nil Rapley, G. L. B., Southbridge .. .. 115 \ 125 Reese, Joseph, Southbridge .. .. 184 446 Rennie, W. 0., Doyleston . . .. 856 633 Rhodes, Captain Tahu, Meadowbank, Elles- 876 170 mere Ruddock, L. H., 7 Stratford Street, Christ- 1,304 312 church Russell, William, Southbridge . . . . 167 111 Schnelle, H., Lakeside .. .. .. 65 Nil Scott, F. W., Southbridge .. .. 537 313 Scott, J. A., Brookside .. .. .. 453 [ 407 Scott, Mrs. Mary, Brookside . . .. 321 I 263 Sheat, C. M., Dunsandel . . .. 130 167 Sheat, G., Dunsandel .. .. .. 1,679 j 1,288 Sheat, G. H., Brookside .. .. 104 j 105 Shemmings, J. H., Dunsandel .. .. 1,150 j 211 Skinner, J. H., Dunsandel .. .. I 517 | 611 Skurr, Keith, Dunsandel .. .. 491 j 833 Smyth, John, Killinchy.. .. .. j 154 157 Spence, John, Killinchy .. . . 121 133 Stapleton, Mrs. Mary, Doyleston.. .. ! 200 300 Stephens, H. T., Bush Farm, Brookside .. ] 324 284 Stephens, T. A., Irwell .. .. .. I 507 478 Stevens, J., Brookside .. .. • • • 17 34 Storry, L. W., Box 602, Christchurch .. | 288 428 Stubbs, J., Rakaia .. .. .. 307 185 Thompson, Nathaniel, Southbridge .. 70 30 Todd, David, Doyleston .. .. ! 52 Nil Tong, A., Southbridge .. .. .. 230 215 Tyson, G. W., Springston .. .. — 11 Wagner, F. A., Doyleston .. . . 732 494 Walker, James, Dunsandel .. .. 873 877 Walker, Thomas A., Sclwyn .. .. 815 730 Warrington, V. C. R., Southbridge .. 143 174 Washbourne, E., Dunsandel .. . . 247 148 Washbourne, H. C., Selwyn . . .. 641 240 Weaver, S., Killinchy .. .. .. — 19 Wickliffe and Manson, Messrs., Dunsandel 98 Nil Williams, R. L. (Estate of), Irwell .. 172 219 Winter, E. R., Brookside .. .. 615 542 Worner, S. W., Southbridge .. .. 821 616 Wylie, W. J. (Estate of), Southbridge .. 380 366 Young, A. J. W., Irwell .. .. 467 485 83,299 77,742

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. SELWYN COUNTY (In Christchurch Subdivision). Acland. L. G. D., Hororata .. .. 739 718 Adams, Edward A., Hororata .. .. — 33 Andrew, F. J., Tc Pirita .. .. 2,126 1,920 Ballagh, Henry, Hororata .. .. 1,118 938 Ballagh, John, Hororata .. .. 533 543 Ballock, Mrs. A., Dunsandel .. .. 203 206 Barber, Mrs. F, R., Te Pirita .. .. 897 919 Barnett, Russel, Dunsandel .. .. 254 232 Bates, David, Gowanlea, White Cliffs .. 1,470 1,658 Beattie, Andrew, Hororata .. .. 3 Nil Beatty, George V., Coalgate .. .. 383 311 Benbow, J. W., Bankside .. .. 284 354 Birdling, G., Lowmount, White Cliffs .. 1,036 1,242 Black, W. R., Rakaia .. .. .. 60 15 Bond, J. H. C. (Executors of), Mount Hutt, 3,000 3,000 Methven Boulton, A. D. G., Glenroy .. .. 165 203 Bowes, E., 19 Domain Terrace, Spreydon .. 1,719 685 Boyle, Hugh Alexander, Coalgate .. 835 796 Breading, George, Rakaia .. . . 187 173 Breading, Robert and Samuel, Lecston Rural 748 717 Breading, W. J., Box 36, Rakaia .. 865 846 Brown, C. L. and T. G., Taumutu .. 407 394 Brown, Norman J., Dunsandel .. .. 672 593 Brown, W. L., Hororata . . .. 150 145 Bruce Bros. (Hororata Property), Hororata 970 850 Bruce, D., Hororata . . .. .. 279 122 Buchanan Bros., Dunsandel .. .. — 330 Buchanan, Mrs. J. F. (private bag), High 8,231 8,406 Peaks, Christchurch . . Buckanham and Squier, Dunsandel .. 373 Nil Burgess, James, Dunsandel .. .. 450 499 Burns, J. H. Rakaia . . .. .. 232 274 Cain, H. G., Dunsandel .. . . 445 373 Carney, E. J., Rakaia .. .. .. 134 71 Casey, Mrs. Charlotte, Mead Settlement, 326 63 Rakaia Chalmers, A., jun., Lyttelton .. .. 131 68 Chapman, W., Hororata . . .. 532 527 Chatterton, Ernest J., Dunsandel .. 368 429 Clucas, James, Haldon, Hororata .. 1,072 1,152 Colee, R., Greendale .. .. . . 685 910 Collison, F. G., Windwhistle .. .. 543 722 Cornelius, F. F., Rakaia North .. .. 164 152 Craigie, A. L., Te Pirita .. .. 508 974 Deans, James, Homebush (private bag), 667 319 Christchurch Dennis, Albert V. (rural delivery), Horo- 333 383 rata Dennis and Mallard, Glenroy . . .. 927 881 Dennis, E. A. (rural delivery), Hororata .. 645 734 Dennis, Samuel, Glenroy .. .. 97 93 Dennis, W. E., Glenroy .. .. 556 362 Derrett, E. A., White Cliffs .. .. 563 796 Derrett, E. C., White Cliffs .. .. 860 742 Derrett, G. C., Hororata .. .. 193 585 Derrett, L., Woodside, Hororata.. .. 340 625 Dickie, D. J., Glentunnel . . .. 345 163 Doody, W. and J. H., White Cliffs . > 2,760 2,435 Duckmunton, 0., Glenroy . . .. 147 199 Dunlop, Mrs., Benholm, White Cliffs .. 405 606 Eddy, W. H., Box 26, Dunsandel .. 303 168 Fagan, R. H., Te Pirita .. .. — 70 Felton, R. W., Hororata .. .. 32 25 Fitzgerald, John, Glentunnel .. .. 680 534 Fizzard Bros., Hororata .. .. — 261 Foster, W. H., Hororata .. .. 656 696 Gardiner, O. J., Box 21, Dunsandel .. 209 263 Gerard and Murray - Aynsley, Bayfields, 10,010 10,088 Snowdon, Christchurch Gerard, G., Snowdon, Christchurch .. 8,603 10,445 Gerard, Mrs. Freda M. (private bag), Snow- 2,618 3,354 don, Christchurch Gerard, W. G., Snowdon (private bag), 3,520 3,512 Christchurch Gillanders, John, Greendale .. .. 1,982 2,030 Gilmour, William, Glentunnel .. .. 1,271 1,386 Grieve, D., Hororata .. .. .. — 235 Grigg, D. E., Bankside .. .. .. 2,476 2,571 Grigg, Gilbert, Hororata .. .. — 2,109 Hall, Godfrey, Hororata .. .. 4,556 3,894 Hall, J. D.,44 Hackthorne Road, Cashmere, 122 50 Christchurch

! No. of Sheep oq April 30, April 30. 1926. 1927. Selwyn County—continued. Hall, K. W. J., Glenroy .. .. 1,143 1,264 Hall, Wilfred, Glenroy .. .. .. 3,337 3,555 Hardy, C. M., Glenroy .. .. .. 93 12 Harris, T. E., Hororata .. .. 475 656 Hewitt, W. J., Bankside .. .. 2.12 27 Hight, George, Hororata .. .. 1,389 1,582 Hill, 1' . G., High Peaks (private bag), Christ- 556 613 church Hill, Harry, M., Hororata .. .. 681 808 Hill, Philip John, Dunsandel .. .. j 96 101 Hockridge, J., Hororata .. .. 371 231 Hulston, J. H., Te Pirita .. .. 2,428 2,514 Hunt, F. W., Glentunnel .. .. 766 1,157 Hunt, G. E,, Glenroy .. .. .. 365 357 Hutton, G., Bangor, Darfield .. .. 1,697 1,407 Inch, D., Te Pirita, Rakaia .. .. 1,184 1,072 Inch, W. J., Te Pirita .. .. .. I 1,374 1,705 Ironside, Alexander W., Hororata .. 1,735 1,445 Isherwood, F., Glenroy .. .. .. 13 28 Jarman, T. D., Heatherlea, Hororata .. i 3,450 3,620 Jessep, H. E. H., Whakamatau, Lake j 2,022 1,760 Coleridge Johnson, H. W., Dunsandel .. .. 777 895 Johnston, A. J., Dunsandel .. .. j 395 390 Johnston, J. J., Rakaia.. .. .. 123 Nil Johnston, R. H., Dunsandel .. .. 606 463 Keith, R. G., Glenroy .. .. .. j 200 360 Kelly Bros., Kirwee .. .. .. I 141 234 Kelso, John A., Bankside .. .. 628 790 Kennedy, Mrs. Ellen, Glentunnel .. 1,220 515 Kime, G. W., Dunsandel .. .. 461 417 Locker, R., Hororata .. .. .. 8 13 Locker, W. S., Hororata .. . . 196 428 MacDonald, D., Carrieante Station, Bankside 4,733 Nil Macdonald, I. M., Hororata .. .. 737 651 Macintosh, Mrs. Isabella, Glenroy .. 486 535 Mackie, John M., Dunsandel .. .. 424 438 Maffey, Richard, Hororata .. .. 180 181 Manson, A., Halkctt .. .. .. 254 245 Marsh, John, Glentunnel .. .. 210 222 McLaughlin, D. W., Box 33, Dunsandel .. 174 63 Moodie, Isaac, jun., Meade, Rakaia . . 50 68 Morland, C. J., Hororata . . .. 199 37 Murchison Bros., Lake Coleridge .. 21,107 21,453 Murehison, Mrs. J. (Executors of), Glen- 6,022 6,247 thorne, Lake Coleridge Murray, Andrew, Longmead, Bankside .. j 1,214 967 Murray-Aynsley, Mrs. A. C., Mount Algidus, 12,820 12,940 Lake Coleridge Nelson, Walter, Hororata .. .. ! 226 218 Newlove, James, Dunsandel .. .. ! 150 200 Oliver, Herbert, Hororata .. .. j 783 661 Oliver, Jack, Hororata .. .. .. 646 539 Oliver, W. R.., Hororata .. .. 785 580 O'Rorke, M. H., Mount Oakden, Lake 3,019 3,197 Coleridge Orsborne, G. N., Bankside .. .. 1,170 1,950 Parker, A. L., Hororata .. .. 15 87 Parker, H. A., Hororata .. .. 86 116 Parkin, Hedley, Bankside .. . . 722 861 Parrott, E. J., 102 Springfield Road, Christ- 2,975 3,200 church Payton, E. W. (F. G. Cronin, Manager), I 1,777 2,492 Box 22, Aylesbury Pearse, A., Glenroy .. .. . . 100 63 Pearson, J. H., Coalgate .. .. 24 1 26 Pearson, T. E., Oranga, Horarata .. 1,910 1,555 Phillips, D. R., Glenroy.. .. .. 295 510 Phillips, E. J. (rural delivery), Hororata .. — 183 Phillips, T. A., Windwhistle . . . . 950 920 Pickering, Robert E., Hororata .. .. 545 439 Prestidge, J., Coalgate .. . . .. j 212 j 138 Prestidge, Robert Coalgate .. .. 324 300 Rains, Robert George, Bankside .. .. 650 \ 600 Reddecliffe, W. W. (Terrace Estate), Horo- 2,319 | 1,785 rata Reeves, H. M., Hororata .. .. 861 : 432 Richards, Mrs. L., Laindon (private bag), 4,196 i 4,606 Christchurch Richards, R. T.. Round Top, Windwhistle | 2,274 J 2,488 Robb, A. W., Whitecliffs .. .. 125 J 106 Robinson, Arthur T., Bankside .. .. j 402 [ 364 Roseveare, S., Rockwood, Glenroy .. j 1,373 j 2,015 Roseveare, William James, Glenroy .. I 352 I 495

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Selwyn County—continued. Rowe, Richard, Bankside .. .. 346 440 Rutherford, B. C., Brackendale (private 3,233 3,963 bag), Christchurch Saunders, H. J. H., Hororata .. .. 249 43 Scarlett, R. (Estate of), Glenroy .. .. 1,957 I., 620 Scott Bros., Bluff Farm, Windwhistle .. 987 622 Scott Bros., Glenroy .. .. .. 1,634 1,521 Scott, N. G., Dunsandel .. .. 455 267 Shannon, R., To Pirita .. .. .. 142 254 Shannon, W. S., Te Pirita .. .. 360 492 Sheat, W. J. C., Dunsandel .. .. 225 213 Shellock, Arthur, Bankside .. .. 581 1,050 Shellock, William, Rakaia .. .. 194 219 Stainger, Peter, Selwyn.. .. .. ■ 248 248 Starkey, G. B., White Cliffs .. .. 3,302 3,336 Stone, T. H., Glenroy .. .. .. 1,217 1,116 Stone, W., Glenroy .. .. .. 3,040 2,853 Swanson, W., Hororata.. .. .. 92 Nil Taylor, Richard J., Te Pirita .. .. 346 368 Thome, H. H., Hororata .. .. 1,954 1,738 Thwaites, Arthur S., Glenroy .. .. 907 1,332 Thwaites, W., Hororata .. .. 1,201 1,208 Tizzard Bros., Hororata .. .. j 192 261 Travers, James, Bankside .. .. j 468 Nil Tweedy, Joseph, Dunsandol .. .. 184 193 Urquhart, A. W., Mount Algidus (private j 732 739 bag), Christchurch Vincent, C. G., Hororata .. .. — 1,061 Walker, John, Dunsandel .. .. 453 402 Walker, William N., Dunsandel .. .. 164 144 Weaver, A., Rakaia .. .. .. 68 Nil Weaver Bros., North Rakaia .. .. 301 325 Webb, A. G., Box 37, Rakaia .. .. 91 $5 Webb Bros. (Plimmer's Estate), Glenroy .. 2,800 2,929 Westenra, I). W., Camla, Dunsandel .. 2,022 1,842 Whyte, Herbert, S., Yaldhurst .. .. — 220 Wightman, Mrs. I. M. H., Mount Hutt, 2,862 209 Methven Williams, Thos., Hororata .. .. — 167 Wilson,. Kenneth (Estate of), To Pirita .. 690 874 Woodcock, Mrs. Margaret, White Cliffs .. 294 306 Wraight, D. T., Dunsandel .. .. 510 266 Wright, Ernest G., Dunsandel .. .. 274 441 Wright, 1<\ N., Hororata .. .. 279 263 Wright, H. F., Dunsandel .. .. ! 1,190 736 Yeoman, David, Homebush .. .. j 78 85 1221,513 221,220 A S H BURT ON COUNTY (In Ashburton Subdivision). Adams, Alex., Lowcliffe .. .. 309 405 Addis, J. A., Lismore .. .. .. 142 56 Aicken, J. T. and L. M., Methven .. 698 941 Aieken, T. S., Methven .. .. .. 693 676 Alington, C. S., No. 7 Rural Delivery, Ash- 509 362 burton Allan Bros, Dromore .. .. .. 375 359 Allan, W. J., Ruapuna .. .. .. 1,635 1,597 Amos, Albert, Wakanui .. .. 644 766 Amos, E. E., Lauriston .. .. 469 212 Anderson, Alexander, Carew, Ealing .. 276 357 Anderson, A., Lowcliffe, Hinds (address: 1,475 1,250 Box 498, Christchurch) Anderson Bros., Elemington .. .. j — 2,671 Anderson, G. J. W., Ashburton .. .. 2,449 2,041 Anderson, H., Newlands .. .. 676 Ml Anderson, J. E., Hinds .. .. .. 463 344 Anderson, L. C., Lyndhurst .. . . 580 625 Anderson, R. J., Mayfield .. .. 812 910 Anderson, S. H., Lyndhurst .. .. 455 734 Anderson, T. (rural delivery), Methven .. — 556 Anderson, Thomas, Methven (rural delivery), — 555 Ashburton Andei'son, William (Estate of), Riverside .. — 15 Anderson, W->'•> Elemington .. .. 3,365 1,104 Andrew, P. J., 257 Armagh Street, Christ- 2,345 3,870 church Andrews, A. L., Winchmore (rural delivery), —■ 601 Ashburton Annett, Albert, Hinds .. .. .. 254 270 Anstey, William M., Stoneycroft, Coldstream, 694 1,072 Ashburton Armstrong, W., Lowcliffe .. .. 1,184 I 918

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Asjib urton County—continued. Arnold and Son, Laghmor, Ashburton .. 1,289 GIG Ashton, A. T., Lismore .. .. .. 170 297 Ashton, William, Racecourse Road, Ash- 386 113 burton Ashworth, M. L. H., Lyndhurst .. .. 727 @43 Austin, G. F. and R., Mayfield .. .. 1,145 j ] gjy Ayers, H. T., Winchmore Rural .. .. 735 j ' 581 Babbage, Edward, Over dale .. .. 264 j 320 Bain, L., Lowcliffe .. .. . . 284 ■ 550 Banks, Arthur, Rakaia .. .. . . 144 1 j 55 Banks Bros., Chertsey .. .. .. j 1,004 7@q Banks, Donald, Rakaia .. .. 1,566 \ 253 Bargh, J. H., Hinds .. .. .. I 325 248 Barker, H. L., Ashburton .. .. j 1,789 ] q29 Barnes, E. S., Lowcliffe .. .. 292 '317 Barr, John, Waterton .. .. .. 238 1 238 Barrett, A. V., Mayfiold .. .. 943 1 240 Barton, Howard C., Carew, Ealing .. 1,990 1*856 Bates, P., sen., Alford Forest .. .. 1 154 '339 Baxter Bros., Peel View, Ruapuna .. 1,361 2 118 Baxter, Douglas, Mayfield .. .. — 529 Baxter, G. A., Carew, Ealing .. .. 921 #91 Baxter, J. W., Ruapuna .. . . 1,171 1 120 Baxter, John, Chertsey 10 720 Baxter, John S., Ruapuna .. .. [ 553 497 Baxter, Mrs. Wallace, Rakaia .. .. 555 ; 509 Baxter, Robert, Dorie .. .. .. 510 509 Baxter, Stuart, Ruapuna .. .. 728 7ft,s Baxter, W. J., Overdale .. .. 481 407 Baynes Bros., Seafield .. .. .. 324 189 Beach, F., Greenstreet .. .. .. 50 122 Beach, Samuel, EifTelton .. . . 102 154 Beatty, John, Chertsey .. .. 388 251 Beatty, Robert, Pendarves, Chertsey .. 255 Nil Beatty, W., Chertsey .. .. .. 300 370 Beatty, William John, Lyndhurst .. 61 17 Bebbington, Frank, Lauriston .. .. 1,374 1,290 Becldey, C., Ruapuna .. .. .. 578 652 Beel, Daniel (rural delivery). Hinds, Carew — 1,214 Begg, Mrs. E. M., Wakanui .. 1,195 1,033 Belcher, T. W., Hackfall, Arundel .. 1,853 2,313 Bell Bros., Lismore .. .. .. 675 524 Bell, Daniel, Lismore .. .. 1,449 Nil Bell, David, Hinds .. .. .. 760 810 Bell, R. J., Ashton .. .. .. 437 423 Bell, T. J., Wheatstone .. .. 234 413 Bell, W. C., Waterton .. .. .. 77 80 Bennett, Alexander, Riverside .. .. 683 623 Bennett, A. L., Ruapuna .. .. 1,003 718 Bennett, Chas., Ashburton .. .. — 138 Bennett, C. S. (rural delivery), Hinds, 630 602 Carew Bennett, L. F., Ruapuna .. .. 556 341 Bennett, T., Ruapuna .. .. 1,459 2 247 Bennett, T. H., Shepherd's Bush, Ruapuna 208 1 93$ Bennett, William, Winchmore .. .. 2,355 ] (31s Bennison, Albert, Charing Cross, Seafield .. 469 271 Berry, G., jun., Hinds .. .. .. 407 28 Bird, G. J., Rakaia .. .. .. 250 259 Bird, N. J., Hinds .. .. .. 110 112 Bishop Bros., Wheatstone .. .. 369 419 Bishop, F. W., Tinwald.. .. .. 115 22 Bishop, George L., Mount Somers .. 203 215 Bishop, W. E., Lynnford, Ashburton .. — 152 Black, A., Alford Forest Road, Ashburton — 405 Black, D. and T. (rural delivery), Laghmor 1,382 632 Blackley, James, Rakaia .. .. 554 512 Blackmore, G. S., Westcrfield .. .. 1,150 932 Blair, James, Mayfield .. .. .. — 153 Blair, John, Dromore .. .. .. 70 Nil Bland, E. A., Rosedale, Methven.. .. 1,241 1,871 Bland, G. A., Mount Somers .. .. 3,937 4,147 Bland, James, Box 74 , Ashburton .. 2,096 2,621 Blathwayt, M. P. W., Alford Forest .. 768 761 Blee, J. P., Ashton .. . . 1,043 627 Boag, D. A., " Westmere," Methven .. 616 Nil Boag, W., Box 3. Rakaia .. . . 1,020 1,059 Boag, W., Winchmore, Ashburton .. 285 728 Boaler, J. H., Yarra, Mayfield .. .. 545 566 Body, E. G. (rural mail), Winchmore .. 356 314 Bond and Gerard, Mount Hutt, Methven .. 1,570 1,570 Bond, Arthur, Lowcliffe .. .. I 143 171 Bonifant, J., Wakanui, Ashburton .. j 1,065 1,002 Bonnington, R., Lowcliffe .. .. 1 226 214

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Ashburton County—continued. Bowron and Smith (per S. S. Barclay), 648 Nil (rural mail), Winelimore, Ashburton Boyee, Samuel A., Dorie .. .. 726 ! 751 Boyd, A., Ruapuna .. .. .. 229 ! 183 Boyd, S. L., Seafield .. .. .. 516 ! Nil Branch, Henry W., Mayfield .. .. 1,732 2,416 Brand, George, Wakanui, Ashburton .. — 126 Bratley, Mrs. G., Remington .. .. 590 540 Brawley, M. A.. Highbank .. .. 352 215 Brawley, R. H., Lyndhurst .. .. 222 219 Bremner, R., Ashburton .. .. 200 42 Breach, W. 6., Lyndhurst .. .. 1,061 j 1,078 Bright, Thomas, Staveley .. .. 279 | 212 Broaks, C. J., Mount Hutt (c/o Mr. B. — j 204 Richards), 14 Stratford Street, Fendalton, Christchurch Brock, M. A., 18 Clyde Road, Riccarton .. 1,358 | l ,059 Brooker, E. D. (rural mail), Winchmore .. 316 | 174 Broomfield, H., Wheatstone .. .. Ill J 104 Brown, Andrew, Elgin .. .. ■— 1 160 Brown, H., Sea view .. .. .. 492 j 492 Brown, James, sen., South Rakaia .. — j ]02 Brown, John, jun., Burnside Earm, Mayfield 2,150 | 2,424 Brown, John, Lowcliffe .. .. 1,283 1,999 Brown, P., Rakaia .. .. .. 103 62 Brown, Walter. Dromore .. .. 12 163 Bruce, A. P., Chertsey .. .. .. 1,411 1,476 Bruce, James, Seafield .. .. .. 1,020 1,270 Bruce, William, Eiffelton .. .. 82 Nil Bruce, William M., Lowcliffe .. .. 901 j 684 Bryan, S. R., Hinds .. .. .. 628 j 853 Bryant, Basil, Elemington, Ashburton .. 1 446 j 598 Buckley, John, Oaklands Farm, Mount 489 713 Hutt, Rakaia Rural Buick., Robert, Clent Hills, Mount Somers 2,784 3,922 Bull, H, Mayfield .. .. .. ! — 65 Burdon, C., Mount Potts, Mount Somers .. 6,783 5,410 Burgess, J. H., Staveley .. .. 660 665 Burnett, Robert, Hinds. . .. .. 34 6 Burt, E. A., Isle worth, Hinds .. .. I 8 220 Butler, A. A., Rakaia .. .. .. j 164 92 Butler, George, Dorie .. .. .. j 374 362 Butler, John, Hinds .. ... .. 180 216 Butterick, A. IX, Wakanui .. .. 183 211 Butterick, A. L., Elemington, Ashburton .. j 348 205 Butterick and Mcintosh, Lynnford .. 359 425 Butterick, Frederick, Wakanui .. .. 407 ! 437 Butterick, H. D„ Elgin .. .. ! 170 [ 188 Butterick, J. W., Wakanui, Ashburton .. 723 j 717 Butterick, R. H., Hinds .. .. 310 I 210. Cairns, Charles, Hinds .. .. .. 590 j 418 Cairns, David, Wakanui .. .. 481 499 Cairns, J. E., Wakanui .. .. .. 595 j 402 Cairns, John (rural mail), Winchmore .. 309 '' 240 Cairns, Sam, Wakanui .. .. .. 220 ! 162 Callaghan Bros., Methven .. .. 715 | 479 Callaghan, James, Mount Hutt Rural, 720 j 610 Rakaia Cameron, A. C., Dundas, Chertsey .. ! 1,755 2,222 Cameron, James, Anama .. .. 228 | 215 Cameron, John, Chertsey .. .. 50 400 Campbell, Andrew, Pudding Hill, Methven 2,605 2,330 Campbell Bros., Chertsey .. .. 187 ! 149 Campbell, C. H., Springburn .. .. 468; 50 Campbell, George, Carew .. .. 1,590 1,500 Campbell, Gordon S., Rokeby, Rakaia 1,071 871 Campbell, James, Box 62, Methven .. 1 4,348 4,740 Campbell, James, Ealing . . .. 561 678 Campbell, R., jun., Dromore .. .. ! 946 691 Campbell, Samuel, Alford Forest.. .. 952 ], 389 Campion, W. and A., Barrhill .. .. 803 772 Candy, A. G., Anama .. .. .. 314 276 Capon, A., jun. Ashburton Rural .. — 374 Capon, Arthur (rural mail), Winchmore .. 1,237 810 Carlton, S. J., Methven.. .. .. 1,090 850 Carney, William, Alford Forest .. ... 336 300 Carr, James, Methven .. .. .. j 1,064 1,039 Carruthers, D. B., Rakaia .. .. 1,292 997 Cass, A., Willowby .. .. .. 82 109 Chalmers, Miss Jane, Ashburton .. .. " 307 297 Chamberlain, W. C., Lyndhuri t .. .. 737 649 Chambers, B. A., Lyndhurst .. • • 1 — 295 Chambers, George, jun., Meth\ en .. 1,756 862 Chambers, George (Estate of), Lyndhurst .. 219 Nil Chambers, George, Chertsey .. .. 223 216

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30. 1926. 1927. Ashbubton County—continued. Chambers, William John, Methven .. 327 Nil Chapman, F. H., Willowby .. .. 729 5(59 Chapman, George S., Chatmoss, Willowby 1,545 7g3 Chapman, J. F., Willowby .. .. — 52 Chapman, R. J., Willowby .. .. 941 1 375 Chapman, W. G. (Estate of), Hinds .. 1,981 Nil Chisnall, C. 1)., " Eskdale," Box 1, Hinds .. 819 £91 Chisnall, Cecil C., Longlands, Hinds .. 766 705 Chisnall, G. W., Hinds .. .. .. 850 804 Chisnall, H. L., Hinds .. . . .. 817 844 Chisnall, Mrs. F. A., Box 1, Hinds .. 32 35 Chisnall, Mrs. R., Hinds .. .. 21 35 Christie, David M., Riverbank, Methven .. 3,435 3 390 Clark, John, Tinwald .. .. .. 103 100 Clarke, F. W., Lowcliffe .. .. 260 280 Clarke, James, Ashburton .. .. 2 3 Cleeve, H. C., Highbank .. .. 190 337 Cleeve, T. W., Highbank .. .. 10 8 Clemens Bros., Barrhill .. .. 326 318 Clemens, F., Newland .. .. .. 203 208 Clement, I). H., Mataipuke, Ealing .. 379 517 Clements, Edgar V., Mataipuke, Ealing .. 1,017 560 Clements, W. E. C., Lismore .. .. 979 950 Clifford, Joseph, Ruapuna .. .. 376 415 Clifton, D. H., Alford Forest .. .. 175 156 Clinton, James, Barrhill .. .. 152 Nil Cochrane Bros., Elgin Road, Ashburton .. ] ,403 1,235 Cochrane, James, and Son, Walcanui .. 223 243 Cochrane, John, Laghmor, Ashburton .. 136 72 Coe, George Henry, Box 32, Ashburton .. 157 323 Coleman, E. M., Methv'en .. .. 344 1 187 Collett, Arthur G., Lyndhurst .. .. 452 481 Connell, John (Estate of), Barrhill .. 846 1,960 Connolly, J. S., Rakaia .. 1,472 Nit Connelly, P., Spreadeagle .. .. 172 Nil Connolly, Jeremiah, Langley, Rakaia .. 4,328 7 112 Connolly, Mary (Estate of), Rakaia .. 1,390 ' 59(5 Connor, John, Chertsey .. .. 346 Nil Conway, James, Ruapuna .. .. 207 154 Cook, H., Mount Hutt (rural), Rakaia .. 1,202 1 370 Cookson, F. P., Eiffelton, Ashburton .. 306 '222 Copland, A., Dromore .. .. .. 597 716 Copland, H. M., Westmere, Dromore .. 769 509 Copland, W., Chertsey .. .. .. 496 513 Copland, W. G., Chertsey .. .. 714 995 Corbett, Sam., Wakanui .. .. 106 97 Corbett, Thomas, Mayfield .. .. 781 806 Corbett, W. H., Dromore .. .. j — ]24 Corbitt, John Thomas, Ashburton ' .. 317 105 Cormack, James, Arundel .. ... 758 754 Cormack, W. C., Lismore .. .. j 965 Nil Coskerie, James, Ruapuna .. .. 64 298 Cox, J., Eiffelton .. .. .. 533 357 Cox, S., Lyndhurst .. .. .. 878 (344 Crawford, J., Highbank .. .. 826 | 733 Crawford, William, Wakanui .. .. 260 80 Crawford, William John, Laghmor, Ashburton 419 644 Cresswell, Charles, Lismore, Hinds .. 1,070 I 1,055 Cresswell, Douglas, Lismore .. .. j 4,303 j 7,707 Crossman, F. W., Eiffelton .. .. j 202 ! 178 Grossman, H., Hinds .. .. .. j 274 J 238 Crosson, Samuel, Laghmor .. .. 592 (jl9 Crothers, H. J., Lauriston .. .. j 387 223 Croy, Robert W., Overdale .. .. j 485 j 424 Croy, Robert, Ashton, via Tinwald .. — 93 Crozier, William James, Mitcham .. 173 171 Culloty, Eugene, Rakaia .. .. — 88 Curd, S. 0., Ashburton .. .. .. 1,037 650 Daley, J. B., The Homestead, Lauriston .. 555 436 Dally, R., New Park Settlement, Eiffelton 159 60 Dalton, J. R., Methven .. .. 806 1.346 Dalton, M., Hinds .. .. .. 692 582 Daly, Michael, Hinds .. .. .. 192 160 Daly, M. D., Lowcliffe .. .. .. 194 281 Daly, P., Hinds .. .. .. 736 592 Dalzell, William T., Lauriston .. .. 343 147 Dart, J. W. M., Methven .. .. 197 256 Davidson, John, Hinds .. .. .. 1,034 666 Davies, W. H., Greenstreet .. .. 276 198 Davison, Fred, Methven .. .. — 337 Davison, James, Eiffelton .. .. 331 472 Davison, John (Estate of), Rakaia .. 83 285 Davison. Willian), Winslow .. .. 970 620 Dawling, John, Methven .. .. 1,591 Dawson, Charles, Waterton .. .. 586 I 761

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1920. 1927. Ashburton County—confirmed. Deal, G. W., Eiffelton .. .. .. 400 104 Dell, J. W., Riverslea, Lynnford .. .. 45 60 Dickie, W. J., Lyndhurst .. .. 1,047 966 Dillon, H. C. J., Westerfield .. .. 256 241 Dixon, G., Methven .. .. .. 1,161 1,796 Dixon, H. W., Barrhill .. .. .. 395 244 Doak, W. J., Wakanui .. .. .. 558 479 Doig, Andrew, Chertsey .. .. 1,222 1,008 Doig, E. A., Cairndhu, Ashburton . . — 798 Doig, J. It., Chertsey .. .. .. 104 219 Doig, John, Chertsey .. .. .. 769 695 Doig, Paul, Chertsey .. .. 1,162 849 Doig, Peter, jun., Chertsey .. .. 969 961 Dolan, D. C., Rakaia .. . . .. 326 281 Dolan, John, Mount Hutt (rural mail), via 930 635 Rakaia Dolan, P. F., Dorie, Rakaia .. .. 1,111 950 Dollman, Henry, Willowby .. .. 93 39 Donaldson Bros., Arundel .. .. 3,020 2,660 Donaldson, H., Hinds .. .. .. 485 469 Donaldson, J. A., Mitcham .. .. 255 237 Dowling, Thomas (Estate of), Ashburton .. 308 351 Driscoll, H. L. (private bag), Chertsey .. 327 337 Drummond, Harrison, Methven .. .. 464 602 Duff, Donald, Mayfield .. .. 1,064 920 Dunstan, C., Lismore .. .. .. 1,407 505 Dun-an, George, Alford Forest .. .. 347 334 Dwyer, James, jun., Elgin .. .. 110 185 Dwyer, Michael J., Winchmore, Ash hurt on 567 449 Dynes, Andrew, Seaview .. .. 761 82 Dynes, Andrew, jun. (rural delivery), Seafielf! — 994 Eaden, Charles E., Mayfield .. .. 834 Nil Eaden, E. W., Mayfield.. .. .. 532 Nil Early, J. W., Witney Farm, Mayfield .. 557 701 Early, L. J., Alford Forest .. .. 591 1,144 Eder, R. A., Staveley .. .. .. 273 211 Ellery, F. R., Ealing .. .. .. 313 Nil Ellery, G., Mayfield .. .. .. — 327 Ellery, T. R., Ealing .. .. .. 310 725 Elliot, R. N., Methven .. .. .. 746 609 Ellis, John, Hinds .. .. .. 470 565 Emerson, F., Maronan .. .. .. 1,224 1,070 Ensor, Hugh, Double Hill, Lake Coleridge 11,166 10,600 Evans, P>., Winchmore .. .. .. 692 541 Evans, F. G., Ashburton Forks .. .. 1,106 919 Evans, Tom, Winchmore .. .. 227 Nil Fagan, W. H., Springburn .. .. — 71 P'airbairn, Peter, Wakanui .. .. 529 Nil Fairey, A. V., Murawhiti .. .. 343 299 Farquhar, George, Barrhill .. .. 546 1,085 Farrell, John, Hinds .. .. .. 2,696 2,341 Farrell, John and Matthew, Hinds .. 1,670 1,761 Fechney, John, Lyatt, Westerfield .. 2,850 2,023 Feehney, L. J., Delos, Westerfield .. 2,500 2,880 Ferguson, S., Westerfield .. . . 447 463 Ferriman, W. Z. D., Box 24, Tinwald .. 993 734 Field, P. S., Yaletta, Ashburton .. .. 1,174 1,345 Findlay, A. S., Craig Airlie, Highbank .. 235 135 Findlay, John, Eiffelton .. .. 898 717 Fisher, J. S. M., Lowcliffe, Hinds .. 680 784 Fisher, Mrs. Alice E. (c/o T. M. Fisher, 82 Nil Hinds) Fittock, Geo., Box 109, Staveley.. .. — 283 Fittock, James, Highbank .. .. 201 248 Klannery, John, Tinwald .. .. 210 127 Flatman, F. R., Woodbur3', Geraldine .. 4,324 2,292 Fleming, J., Methven .. .. .. 313 470 Fleming, John A., Lismore .. .. 1,726 1,417 Fletcher, R., Lyndhurst .. .. 488 429 Flynn, B., Staveley .. .. .. — 125 Flynn, Con., Chertsey .. .. .. 326 490 Forsyth, Francis, Ealing .. .. 660 458 Foster, W. W., Seaview (rural delivery), 203 661 Ashburton Fox, M. P., Fairfield Road, Ashburton .. — 1,172 Frampton, C. F. (rural), Wakanui .. 173 166 Frampton, Frederick, Seaview .. .. 440 352 Frampton, H., Willowby .. .. 16 32 Frampton, Walter, Hinds .. .. 308 655 Franks, G. A., Lyndhurst .. .. 631 973 Franks, J. T., Lyndhurst .. .. 475 339 Freak, D. E., Hinds .. .. .. 436 340 Freeman, H. J., Highbank (private bag), 1,174 1,295 Rakaia

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Ashburton County—continued. Frisby, E., Laghmor Road, Tinwald .. 72 117 Frisby, R., Grey Street, Ashburton .. 944 1,259 Fyfe, Colin A., Section 4, Soldier Settlement, 316 299 Lauriston Galavan, Thomas, Methven .. .. 100 172 Gallagher Bros., Valetta .. .. 1,430 1,200 Gallagher, Isaiah, Valetta .. .. — 919 Gallagher, James Thomas, Ealing .. 364 477 Gallagher, William, Valleta .. .. 270 252 Galletly, Edwin, Matapuke (rural), Hinds 486 501 Galletly, Henry G., Mataipuke (rural de- 820 946 livery), Hinds Galletly, John (rural delivery), Hinds .. 757 777 Gallety Bros, and White, Maronan .. 267 288 Gallie, Robert John, Willowby .. .. 371 460 Gardiner, J., jun., Box 26, Rakaia .. 1,703 1,341 Gardiner, S., South Rakaia .. .. 312 325 Geddes, Alex., Highbank .. .. 508 689 Geddes, F. D., Alford Forest .. .. 340 455 Gemmell, Robert, Barrhill .. .. 404 630 Gibb, John, Mount Somers .. .. 640 630 Gibson, Joseph, Mount Hutt (rural mail), via 204 202 Rakaia Giddings, Mary E., Tinwald .. .. 253 446 Giddings, William E., Ealing .. .. 3,479 3,835 Giles, Goerge, Wakanui .. •. 286 88 Gill, A. E., Greenstreet .. .. .. 271 265 Gill, T. P., Hinds .. .. .. 307 338 Gillies, R. C„ " Birtley," Mayfield .. 3,018 2,634 Gilmour, D. S., Winchmore Rural .. 708 488 Gilmour, Robert, Asliton .. . • 260 200 Gimson. W., Miteham .. . . .. 380 205 Gilpin, Thomas, Highbank, Barrhill .. 31 17 Glassey, James, Ruapuna .. .. 121 12(i Good, Alfred, Staveley .. .. • • 43 Nil Good, James Henry, Ealing .. .. 1,836 1,211 Goodwin and Watson, Springburn .. 1,803 1,174 Goodwin, J. T., Methven .. .. 374 310 Goodwin, C., Cloverley, Lauriston .. 305 259 Goodwin, Walter W., Lauriston .. .. 1,406 878 Gordon, Stewart, Chertsey .. .. 60 Nil Goss, E., Tinwald .. .. ..1,025 333 Grainger, Mrs. M. E., Hinds .. .. 136 H5 Green, Thomas J., Ashburton Forks .. 612 742 Green, W., Spreadeagle .. • • 256 287 Greenall, J. A., Willowby, Tinwald .. 340 221 Greenaway, H. M., Eiffelton .. .. 306 ]09 Greenaway, T. R., Lyndhurst .. .. 503 380 Grcenslade, F., Laggan, Anama .. .. 695 926 Greenslade, W. S., Somerset, Mayfield .. 1,900 2,328 Greer, T. R., Ashburton .. .. 110 266 Gregory, Alfred, Seafield .. •. 780 820 Grice, Robert, Chertsey.. •• •• 570 527 Grieve, William D., Springburn .. .. 178 382 Griffith, Arthur I., Seafield .. .. 226 240 Grigg, A. J., jun., Alford Forest .. .. 938 905 Grigg, A. N., Longbeach .. .. 2,782 2,956 Grigg, E. T., Alford Forest .. .. 897 993 Grigg, G. H., Stonylea, Hororata .. 2,502 2,582 Grigg, John C. N., Longbeach .. .. 3,358 Nil Grigg, J. H., Longbeach .. .. 1,593 4,236 Grigg, John R., Alford Forest . . .. 691 917 Grigg, R. A., Singletree, Alford Forest .. 1,646 571 Guinness Bros., Ealing .. .. .. 1,792. 2,033 Guthrie, W., Dromore .. . . • ■ 645 Nil Hale, Charles, Lyndhurst .. .. 588 680 Halkett, James, Chertsey .. • • 253 183 Halliday, J. W., Chertsey .. .. 936 1,277 Hambly, L. R., Flemington .. . • 194 250 Hammond, W. R., Winchmore (rural de- 644 725 livery), Ashburton Hampton, I), and W. E., Stormlea, 2,159 2,106 Methven Hampton, J. M., Hinds .. .. 1,021 914 Hampton, James, Grove Farm, Tinwald .. 2,065 1,303 Hampton, James, Tinwald .. .. 881 847 Hampton, P. B., Miteham, Rakaia .. 335 173 Hampton, R. E. (c/o Robert Gould), Chertsey 664 891 Hampton, R. E. L., Newlands .. .. 741 580 Hampton, R. G. and C. H., Chertsey .. 528 712 Hampton, Robert, Chertsey .. .. 824 975 Hampton, Thomas J., Miteham, Rakaia .. 355 522 Hanrahan, John, Box 41, Ashburton .. 707 657 Hanrahan, L., Dromore .. .. 803 1,310

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No. of Sheep od April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. * Ashburton County—continued. Hanrahan, P. J. F., Rakaia .. .. 514 901 Hansen, T. N., Hinds .. .. .. 782 506 Harper, C. G. C., Hackthorne, Ashburton 2,460 2,366 Harper, John H., Richmond, Tinwald . . 827 296 Harper, W., Isleworth, Hinds .. .. 178 196 Harris, A. D., Methven .. .. 1,148 1,100 Harris Bros., Goldstream, Loweliffe .. 403 210 Harris, Frank, Loweliffe .. .. 437 306 Harris, J. C., Highbank .. .. 558 450 Harrison, A., Mayfield .. .. . . 884 740 Harrison, G. D. R., Harrison, Rakaia .. 610 433 Harrison, George, Anama .. .. 2,235 1,429 Harrison, H. A., Rakaia .. .. 750 970 Harrison, H. J. (Estate of), Rose Hill, 3,107 3,058 Methven Harrison, H. J. (Estate of), (private bag), 4,415 4,530 Holy Ford, Rakaia Harrison, L., Mayfield .. .. .. 743 742 Harrison, R., Doric ,. .. .. 519 762 Harrison, T. S., Drayton, Methven .. 846 2,181 Harrison, William (Estate of), Summerlea, 684 667 South Rakaia Harrison, W. L., Rakaia .. .. 559 567 Hart, A. M., Alford Forest .. .. 2,410 2,394 Hart, John, Lauriston .. .. .. 194 133 Harvey, A. and D., Mayfield .. .. 517 690 Harvey, A. and H., Mayfield .. .. 912 1,006 Haskett, Robert, Methven .. .. 527 657 Hawthorne and Allan (rural mail), Winch- 1,213 718 more, Ashburton Hayman, A. S., Willowby .. .. 813 685 Hayward, E. G., Rakaia .. .. 337 592 Henderson, Frank, LyncLhurst .. .. 665 358 Henderson, W. A., Hinds .. .. 857 627 Hendrey, James, Westerfield .. .. 1,220 918 Hennesaey, William, Mitcham, Ashburton.. — 49 Henry, James, Chertsey .. .. 449 517 Heseltine, John C., P.O., Ashburton .. 206 261 Hickman, C., Graham's Road, Tinwald .. 80 470 Highley, M. J., Methven .. .. 310 288 Hill, James, Ashburton .. .. 142 201 Hillyer Bros., Wakanui, Ashburton .. 809 2 316 Hoatten, W. G. P. (rural mail), Elgin .. 451 '446 Hobbs, William Charles, Methven .. 200 170 Holland, James, Hinds .. .. 2.101 1 549 Holland, R. W., Ruapuna .. .. 689 719 Holland, Robert, Tinwald .. .. 761 898 Hollis Bros., Rakaia .. .. .. 406 330 Holmes, Alexander, Rakaia .. .. 180 175 Holmes, Charles C., Rakaia .. .. 1,459 1,280 Holmes, S. G., Methven .. .. 2,278 2'275 Holmes, W J., Rakaia .. .. .. 50 95 Honeywell, S., Miteham .. .. 203 336 Hood, G. L., Box 40, Mayfield .. .. — 593 Hood, H. H., Mount Somers .. .. 1,468 1,499 Hood, W. J. S., Valetta .. .. 257 Nil Hood, William, Chertsey .. .. 1,036 1,079 Hooper, Guy F., Mitcham .. .. 172 120 Hopkins, A. K., Flemington .. .. — I 124 Horsey, Angus, Ashburton Forks .. 3,717 3,958 Houston, Richard, Ashburton .. .. 348 642 Houston, William, Lyndhurst .. .. 487 Nil Howden, H., Maronan, via Ashburton .. — 248 Hughes, Gordon, Mitcham .. .. — 185 Hurley, Cornelius, Hinds .. .. 560 : 39 Husband, G., Maronan .. .. .. 215 94 Hutchison, Christian, Mount Hutt (rural 162 300 mail), via Rakaia Hutchison, John, Methven .. .. 268 289 Hutt, J. F., Alford Forest .. .. 656 810 Hydes, Mrs. A. B. (c/o Lockhead Bros.), Buc- 805 1,851 cleugh, Mount Somers Hydes Bros., Mount Somers .. .. 889 Nil Hydes, F., Ashburton Forks .. .. 217 115 Hydes, F. J., Ashburton Forks .. .. 951 851 Hyland, J. and C., Elgin .. .. 500 340 Hynan, W. M., 25 Belt Road, Allenton, — 262 Ashburton Imrie, W. G., Mayfield, Albury .. . . 2,036 2,164 Ironside, Fred., Chertsey .. .. 825 824 Irwin, John C., Fairfield, Rakaia.. .. 2,016 1,297 Jackson, J., Seafield .. .. .. — 358 Jaine, C., Carew .. .. .. 1,284 1,202 Jaine, James, Longbeach .. . . 804 362 Jamison, Robert, Dromore .. . . 788 528

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1826. 1927. Ashburton County —continued. Jamison, William, Dromore .. .. 990 1,108 Jessep, C. T., Glenfalloch, Lake Coleridge . . 7,065 6,575 Jessep, C. T., Methven .. .. .. 1,314 907 Jessep, H. E., Methven .. .. 2,594 3,297 Jewell, H. J., Okawa, Mount Somers .. 1,880 2,200 Johnson Bros, (private bag), Chertsey .. 702 632 Johnston, Gordon, Longsfields, Mayfield . . 622 754 Johnston, Gordon, P.O. .Box 14, Mayfield .. 458 481 Johnston, H. H., Hinds.. .. .. 364 341 Johnston, John, Tinwald .. . . 45 Nil Johnston, John J., Rakaia . . .. 72 75 Johnston, JohnM., "ParkFarm," Lowcliffe, 1,651 347 (rural delivery), Hinds Johnston, John Thomas, Dorie, Rakaia .. 255 154 Johnston, R. J., Greenstreet .. .. 674 246 Johnstone, C. J., Ruapuna .. .. 673 073 Johnstone, G., Pinewood, Rakaia .. 160 152 Johnstone, T. S., Lismore .. .. 1,482 ] 122 Jones, Arthur, Ealing .. .. .. 1,177 | 540 Jones, C. H., Winehmore Rural, Ashburton 761 1 032 Jones, Samuel, Ruapuna .. .. — 109 Judd, P., Tinwald .. .. .. 17 j 22 Kane, J., Lynnford, Hinds .. .. 242 190 Keane, Alexander, Rakaia .. .. 41 55 Keeley, C. W„ Hinds .. .. .. 1,328 i ;971 Keen, J. B., Turkeith, Ealing .. .. — 1,365 Keith, A. J., 47 Walnut Avenue, Ashburton 664 543 Keith, A. R. R., 47 Walnut Avenue, Ash- 308 072 burton Keith, James, Willowby .. .. 261 235 Kelly, George, Winehmore Rural, Ashburton 010 601 Kennard, Gerald, Seafield .. .. 365 407 Kennedy, H., Box 5, Ashburton .. .. 702 990 Kennedy, John, Mount Hutt Road, Methven 389 417 Kermeen, Thomas J., Newland .. .. 002 167 Kidd, Alexander, Ashburton .. .. 77 41 Killey, Evan A., Newland .. .. 008 577 King, John !>., Ruapuna .. .. 318 60 King, L., Mount Somers .. .. 384 520 King, W. H., Winehmore Rural .. .. 42 60 King, W. H., Winehmore Rural .. .. 43 Nil Kingsbury, H. (Estate of), Kyle, Rakaia .. 1,581 1,362 Kingsbury, M. F., Kyle.. .. .. 2,258 2,437 Kirmode Bros. Winehmore Rural, Ashburton 479 492 Kissane, M., Ashburton.. .. .. 550 410 Knight, J. J., Dromore .. .. .. 174 77 Knox, Henry, Lynnford .. .. 204 Nil Lamb, Hamilton, Valetta .. .. 1,612 1,675 Lamb, G. H., Valetta .. .. .. 856 844 Lamb, Robert, Ashburton Forks .. 628 692 Lamb, T. J., Hinds .. .. .. 800 251 Lambie, James, Kyle, Chertsey .. .. 334 302 Lambie, Mrs. M., Mayfield .. .. 917 1,046 Lambie, W., Mayfield .. .. .. 836 1,116 Lambie, W., Kyle .. .. .. — 1,802 Lane, Richard, Ruapuna .. .. 455 972 Langdon, J., Westerfield .. .. 1,189 1,086 Langdon, William (rural mail), Valetta .. 1,586 1,940 Langley, E. J., Dromore .. .. 622 Nil Langley, James F., Rakaia .. .. 284 436 Langley, Joseph, Acton, Rakaia .. .. — 1,180 Langley, T., Acton, Rakaia .. .. 2,602 Nil Latimer, Richard T., Eiffelton .. .. 133 14 Law, J., Urral, Lauriston .. .. 222 230 Lawson, Messrs. Jas. and John, Mount — 1,245 Somers Rural Leadley, G. W., Elgin .. .. .. 167 110 Leddy Bros., Wakanui .. .. .. 112 136 Ledgerwood Bros., Highbank .. .. 899 829 Ledingham, J., Springburn .. .. — 399 Lemon, S. G., Lauriston .. .. 1,873 1,461 Lemon, T. J., Bishopdale, Ashburton .. 1,185 835 Lennon, J. A., Wakanui .. .. 141 246 Letham, Allan, Lauriston .. .. 579 518 Letham, David, Barrhill .. .. 406 460 Letham, Guy, Lauriston .. .. 1,939 1,307 Letham, John, Mount Hutt Rural, Rakaia 163 248 Letham, R., Lauriston .. .. .. 546 458 Letham, Walter, Lauriston .. .. 805 902 Lewin, M., Methven .. .. .. 367 440 Lewis, William J., Wakanui .. .. 334 211 Lffl, G. H. B„ Willowby .. .. 1,786 1,518 Lill, Stephen H., Tinwald .. .. 1,384 978 Lill, William A., Lismore .. .. 1,982 1,623 Lill, W. T., Laglimor, Ashburton .. 1,907 1,532

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No. of Sheep on „ April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Ashburton County—continued. Lill, W. T„ Tinwald .. .. .. 829 530 Lilley, A. T., Lyndhurst, Ashburton .. 1,500 Nil Lilley, J. G„ Lyndhurst- .. .. 798 795 Lilley, S. W., Greenstreet Rural, Ashburton 386 300 Limbrick, R. E., Mount Hutt Rural, via 403 418 Rakaia Lister, Arthur, Maronan Rural, Hinds .. 126 160 Little, David A., Lowoliffe .. .. 219 241 Lloyd and Stringfellow, Coldstream, Low- 1,119 1,021 cliffe Lloyd, Thomas, Tinwald .. .. 508 547 Lochhead, A. B., Buccleugh, Box 48, Mount 2,158 2,428 Somers Look, H. E. A., Box 23, Methven .. 2,030 2,362 Lock, Mrs. Jeannie, Methven .. .. 355 556 Lookliard, James R., Mount Somers .. 235 246 Lockhead, J. C., Rakaia .. .. 3,520 2,398 Lockhead, W. J., Mount Somers .. .. 1,164 1,570 Loffhagen, John, Anama .. .. 206 310 Loffhagen, J. H., Winslow .. .. 390 Nil Loffhagen, S. J., Waterton .. .. 416 400 Logan, William, Valehead (private bag), 628 814 Christchurch Logan, Willaim E. (Executors of), Winters- 7,169 7,428 low Station, Alford Forest Long, A., Methven .. .. .. 1,094 1,041 Long, P., Greenstreet, Ashburton .. 351 215 Long, W. (private bag), Chertsey .. 1,552 1,803 Low, R. J., Aberdeen, Mount Hutt (rural 1,253 892 mail), via Rakaia Low, William T., Hinds .. .. 3,770 2,252 Lowery, J., Winchmore Rural, Ashburton 607 743 Lowery, James, Tinwald .. .. 1.057 700 Lowery, W. J., Westerfield .. .. 130 ]42 Lowery, W. N., Tinwald .. .. 1,192 1,220 Lucas, T., Overdalc .. .. .. 546 490 Lundy, William, Wakanui .. .. 97 69 Lusk, C. E., Tinwald .. .. .. 200 208 Lusk, D., Beacli Road, Ashburton .. 63 7 Lysaght, P., Pairton .. .. .. 308 249 Mably, W. G., Greenbank, Mayfield .. 464 509 Macartney, T. (Highbank Property), Box 43, 2,495 1,364 Methven Mackay, Donald R., Willowby . . .. 185 124 Mackay, Thomson (Estate of), Willowby .. 535 612 Mackenzie, Angus, Ealing .. .. 1,369 1,079 Mackenzie, K. J., Ealing .. .. 1,025 1,101 Mackenzie, M., Methven .. .. 408 408 Maginness, Henry, Box 22, Methven .. 1,380 1,973 Magson, A. J., Rakaia .. .. .. 393 416 Magson, P. B., Rakaia .. .. .. 350 533 Magson, W. F., Rakaia .. .. 584 528 Maguinness, L., Tinwald .. .. 3,213 2,464 Maguire, Thomas, Methven .. .. 909 718 Maidens, A. T., Lauriston .. .. 951 434 Maidens, R. C., Hinds .. .. • .. 350 468 Malcolm, James, Chertsey .. .. 367 500 Mangin, Francis George, Methven .. 244 268 Mangin, H. L., Mount Hutt Rural, Rakaia 225 214 Mangin, J. T., Methven.. .. .. 769 788 Mangin, L. R, Winchmore Rural.. .. 258 268 March, W. H., Eiffelton .. .. 138 128 Marr, John and A. F., Methven .. .. 4,329 3,291 Marshall, James G., Hinds .. .. 798 901 Marshall, W. G., jun., Highbank .. 718 808 Marshall, W. S., Winchmore Rural .. 733 810 Martin, R. .J., Seaview (rural delivery), Ash- — 907 burton Martin, H. R., Tinwald .. .. .. 26 23 Massey, P. E., Westerfield .. .. 1,148 1,101 Maw, T. C., Mount Hutt Rural, Rakaia .. 604 216 McAnulty, J., Winchmore Rural, Ashburton 160 212 McAnulty, J. P., Rakaia .. .. 130 238 McCann Bros., Westerfield .. .. 333 83 McCausland, James, Lismore .. .. 584 256 McCloy, J., Highbank .. .. .. 1,193 950 McConnaehie, James, Ashburton.. .. — 420 McCoy, John, South Rakaia . . .. 156 153 McCormack, J. A., Laghmor, Ashburton .. 426 575 McCormack, James, Mamaton Farm, Mayfield 1,471 1,310 McCormack, T., Lowcliffe .. .. 75 192 McCormick, A., Lauriston .. .. 684 562 McCormick Bros., Hinds .. .. 1,374 1,291 McCormick, Malcolm, Seafield .. .. 170 Nil

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1920. 1927. Astwjbton Co cjnty—continued. McCormick, W., Westerfield .. .. 1,017 1,317 McCosker, H., Riverside .. .. 345 322 McCosken, John, Riverside, Ashburton .. 568 384 McCraeken, J. D., Glenariffe, Lake Coleridge 8,462 9,053 McCracken, P., Glenrook, Lake Coleridge .. 4,000 4,200 McCrea, Samuel, Methven .. .. 1,130 1,230 McDonald Bros., Methven .. .. 1,026 1,113 Mc Donald, John, Ash ton Settlement, Sea- 173 370 field McDonnell, F., Winehmore Rural, Lynd- 142 42 hurst McDougall, Ormand, Lismore .. .. 225 203 McDowell Bros., Wakanui .. .. — [37 McDowell, E., Hinds .. .. .. — 22 McFarlane, J. G., Springburn .. .. 1,270 1,444 McFarlane, James, Springburn .. .. 1,174 1 091 McFarlane, L. G., Springburn .. .. 1,020 1,040 McGeagh, J. F. M., Ashburton .. .. — 'll7 MeGirr, Thomas, Highbank .. .. 1,350 1,323 McGregor, M., Hawthorn Settlement, Wind- 10 20 mere McGuigan, E. J., Mataipuke, Ealing .. 400 447 MeGuigan, H. and F., Chertsey .. .. 322 143 Mcllraith, D. J.. Mayfield .. .. 963 Nil Mcllraith, James, Klondyke, Mayfield .. 2,164 2,691 Mcllroy, L. C., Greenstreet .. .. 282 240 Mclnnes Bros., Lowlands, Hinds.. .. 552 530 Mclntyre, D. J., Ashburton .. .. 6 1 Mclvor, James (private bag), Anama .. 968 1,133 McKay, A., Methven .. .. .. 1,355 955 McKay, A. J., Methven.. .. .. 630 517 McKay, Alexander, Lowcliffe .. .. 269 ' 264 McKay, Ben, Mayfield .. .. .. 106 352 McKay, David, Winehmore .. .. 1,354 1,491 McKeage, George, Hinds .. .. 876 802 McKeage, W., Lowcliffe .. .. 628 802 McKendry, D., Flemington .. .. 185 26 McKendry, Daniel, Lyndhurst .. .. 1,725 2,416 McKendry, Denis, sen., Lyndhurst .. 1,703 1,830 McKenzie, A., Alford Forest .. .. — 468 McKenzie, Alexander, Hinds .. .. 51 36 McKenzie, D., Lyndhurst .. .. 299 306 McKenzie, E., Alford Forest .. .. 286 252 McKeown, R. J., Mayfield .. .. — 1.874 McKie, Douglas G., Kyle .. .. 199 219 McLaehlan, Douglas, Mount Hutt Rural, 1,566 Nil Rakaia McLachlan, J. G., Rakaia .. .. 1,005 824 McLaren, D., Tinwald .. .. .. 226 194 McLauchlan, A., jun., Hinds .. .. 246 204 McLauohlan, John, Eiflelton, Ashburton .. 469 66 McLauchlan, W. A., Box 34, Rakaia .. 25 286 McLauchlin, S. B., Lismore .. .. 790 672 McLay, A. K., Valveede Settlement, Wakanui | 110 153 McLay, P. M., Ruapuna .. .. 638 664 McLay, Robert A., Stonylea, Mayfield .. ' 1,264 1,215 McLean, H. W. J., The Bines, Wakanui .. ; 662 930 McLean, J., Cairnbrae .. .. .. 835 313 McLean, John, Rakaia .. .. .. 36 177 McLean, R. G., Rakaia .. .. 1,327 458 McLean, William H., Highbank .. .. 1,024 Nil McLennan, Ewen (rural mail), Winehmore.. 989 319 McLeod, Angus, Methven .. .. 2,757 3,403 McLeod D., Carew, Hinds Rural .. .. 2,601 2,629 McLeod, D., Methven .. .. .. 1,651 2,096 McMillan, Donald, Tinwald .. . . — 636 McMillan, Duncan (Estate of), Dorie .. 318 452 McNamara, D., Cairnbrae, Methven .. 1,273 Nil McNeill, A., Methven .. .. .. 288 278 McNeill, H., Methven .. .. .. 459 372 McNeill, Patrick, Lauriston .. .. 760 397 McPhail, W. A., Mitcham .. .. 288 369 McQuilken, J., Eiffelt-on .. .. 3,075 2,906 McQ.uilken, James, Lauriston .. .. 456 386 Mcllae, F., Mount Hutt, Methven .. 510 754 McRae, John, Springburn .. .. 806 1,008 Merrin, Frank, Tinwald.. .. .. 611 529 Middleton, Robert, Box 14, Methven . . 540 529 Middlemis, R., Mitcham .. .. — 434 Miles, George R. (rural mail), Winehmore .. 526 450 Millar, Hugh, Tinwald .. .. .. 449 559 Millar, R. D., Whenuapai (rural mail), 1,644 1 1,522 Mount Hutt, via Rakaia i Millar, Samuel, Mayfield ,. ,, I 413 J 424

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30 1920. 1927. Ashbukton County—continued. Miller, Robert, Mayfield .. .. 459 595 Miller, W., Box 57, Piona, Mayfield .. 667 687 Mitchell, John, Seafield .. .. 376 353 Mitchell, T., Lauriston .. .. .. 1,354 550 Moffat, John (rural mail), Eiffelton .. — 259 Montgomery, R., Mayfield .. .. 210 308 Moore, A., Lynnford .. .. .. 11 Nil Moore, Hugh A., Ruapuna .. .. 1,719 1,909 Moore, John, jun. (rural mail), Ruapuna .. 2,236 2,913 Moore, John, Seaview .. .. .. 908 873 Moore, R. J., Lynnford, Ashburton .. 855 749 Moran, Michael, Highbank .. .. 528 337 Morgan, W. R., Methven .. .. — 504 Morland, James, Rakaia .. .. 180 6 Morris, Hunter (rural mail), Winchmore 1,467 1,179 Ashburton Morris, W. B., Ruapuna .. .. 310 273 Morriss, F. W., Lynnford, Ashburton .. -— 157 Morrison, Alexander D., Lismore .. 1,590 1,591 Morrow, D. J., Montalto, Mayfield .. 3,555 3,477 Morrow, N. B., Mayfield .. .. 2,381 2,891 Mount Possession Run Company (Limited), 20,221 22,996 (c/o R. Orbell, Timaru) Mowat, 1'. J., Fairton .. .. .. — 862 Muckle, H. (private bag), Rakaia .. 1,909 1,624 Muckle, Thomas, Hinds .. .. 632 Nil Muirhead, J. H., Laghmor, Ashburton .. 1,336 746 Mulligan Bros., Lismore .. .. 1,320 1,256 Mulligan, John J., Lismore .. .. 1,547 1,785 Mulligan, R. J., Lismore .. .. 2,240 2,335 Mulligan, William H., Maronan .. .. 1,413 1,320 Mummery, H., Mayfield .. .. 337 672 Murdoch, Gilbert B., Mayfield .. .. 1,724 1,782 Murdoch, James D., Mayfield .. .. 2,145 2,800 Murdoch, Joseph I)., Mayfield .. .. 817 752 Murdock, A., Mayfield .. .. .. 1,585 1,632 Murdock Bros., Mayfield .. .. 2,658 2,726 Neill, R. B., Barrosa, Clent Hills, Mount 8,245 8,378 Somers Nell, G. L., Mount Somers .. .. 1,811 1,793 Newton, E. B., Ashburton .. .. — 804 Newton, 0. E., Lyndhurst .. .. 800 566 Nicholas Bros., Coldstream, Hinds Rural .. 500 498 Nicholas, Harold G., Winchmore, Ashburton 596 841 Nieoll, A. J. and G. H., Ashburton .. 410 311 Nicoll Bros., Ashburton.. .. .. 3,554 5,418 Nicoll, Edward, Ashburton .. .. 1,751 2,166 Nicolson, James, Mayfield .. .. 65 64 Nish, Robert, Winchmore, Ashburton .. 569 862 Noble, L. A., Lynnford .. .. 109 107 Nordquist, C., Methven .. .. 536 432 Nordstrom, N. R., Wheatstone .. .. 2 Nil Nosworthy, Hon. W., Peel Forest (rural 10,155 13,311 mail), Ashburton Nosworthy, W. and R., Wakare, Mount 3,069 3,117 Somers Oakley, E. E., Overdale .. .. 842 896 Oakley, J. M., Eiffelton (rural mail), Ash- 265 304 burton Oakley, John Ruapuna .. .. 763 047 Oakley, L. A., Mayfield.. .. .. 546 852 Oakley, L. O., Overdale .. .. 373 456 Oakley, R., Mayfield .. .. .. 1,140 871 Oakley, Robert, Overdale, Rakaia .. 912 826 O'Brien, C. T., Highbank .. .. 379 336 O'Connell, John, Rakaia .. .. 24 100 O'Connor, M., Ruapuna .. .. 245 349 O'Grady Bros., Winchmore .. .. 833 714 O'Grady, J. J., Box 75, Ashburton .. 586 802 O'Keefe, M., Tinwald .. .. .. 401 270 Oldfield, F. G., Winchmore Rural, Ashburton 658 1,293 Olliver, Walter (c/o W. Prebble), Winchmore 418 204 O'Neill, Thomas, Waterton .. .. 233 349 O'Neill, E. J., Lyndhurst .. .. — 231 Orchard Bros., Mayfield .. .. 1,475 1,760 Orr, N. W., Lismore .. .. .. 2,081 1,907 Osborne, L>. S., Box 11, Maronan .. . 352 Nil Osborne, John, Ashburton .. .. 7 Nil Ownsworth, J. H., Loweliife .. .. — 330 Page, Thomas, Seaview.. .. .. 220 200 Painter, Arthur, Mayfield .. .. 228 296 Painter, James A., Wheatstone .. .. 248 Nil Painter, W., Westfield .. .. .. 47 Nil Palmer, William, Post-office, Ashburton .. 41 41

No. of Sheep on April 30, | April 30, 1926. | 1927. Ashburton County—continued. Pannatt, J. A., Dwyer's Pass Road, Cash- 1,404 1,126 mere, Christchurch Papworth, J. H., Willowby .. .. 817 919 Parish and Bell, Winslow, Ashburton .. 1,057 809 Parish, William, Ashburton Forks .. 309 330 Parker, Colin William, Lismore .. .. 628 303 Parkin, W. N., Seafield .. .. 163 190 Parris, F., Mitcham .. .. .. 12 Nil Parrish, George, Willowby .. .. 323 391 Paterson, James 1)., Hinds .. .. 50 35 Patrick, A. E., Rakaia .. .. .. 226 240 Patterson, John H., Ruapuna (rural delivery), 1,264 1,607 Hinds Paulger, M. J., Alford Forest .. .. — 143 Pawsey, J. R., Alford Forest (rural mail), — 45 Ashburton Pawsey, Arthur, Chertsey .. .. 372 400 Payne, T. G., Lauriston .. .. 1,820 690 Peach, A. E. (Executors of), Mount Somers 9,621 10,132 Pearce Bros., Lowcliffe .. .. .. 780 423 Pearson, Robert, Winchmore .. .. 193 Nil Penney, Alex., Barrhill .. .. 24 0 Penney, A. J., Kinleith, Highbank .. 872 826 Penney, Alexander W., Mitcham.. .. 208 442 Peter, C. J., Mount Somers .. .. 3,873 3,357 Peter, F., Peter's Range, Mount Somers .. 4,015 5,640 Peter, Frank, Mount Somers .. .. 1,532 1,219 Pickering, T., Westerlield .. .. 108 136 Pithie, Allan, Croftlea, Arundel .. .. 2,266 2,502 Pithie, J., Arundel .. .. .. 332 321 Pluck, H. J., Mitcham .. .. .. 191 157 Poff, Frank, Highbank .. .. .. 373 518 Poff. Michael, Methven .. .. .. 2,652 2,229 Power, Thomas, Dromore .. .. — 583 Prebble, Charles G., Winchmore .. .. 1,515 1,335 Prebble, L., Mount Somers .. .. 1,981 2,179 Prebble, William, Winchmore (rural), Ash- 1,224 524 burton Prebble, William P., Winchmore .. 1,650 2,145 Prendergast, J., Dorie .. .. .. 412 306 Prendergast, J., Eiffelton .. .. 599 537 Prendergast, James, Rakaia .. .. 412 311 Prendergast, Patrick, Longbeach .. 114 27 Proctor, W. A., Lowcliffe .. .. 992 944 Protheroe, T A., Wakanui, Ashburton .. 135 177 Quinn, P., Highbank .. .. .. 888 830 Quinn, Robert K., Eiffelton .. .. 246 260 Rainey, T., Allenton, Ashburton .. 242 410 Rankin, Messrs. A. G. and W. E., Pendarves, — 956 Chertsey Rankin, William, Pendarves, Chertsey .. 1,660 Nil Read, Arthur, Eiffelton .. .. 5,054 4,524 Read, Isaac F., Eiffelton .. .. 328 i 138 Read, P. H., Eiffelton .. .. .. 409 Nil Read, Thomas, Waterton .. .. 394 378 Reddecliffe, R., Ashburton .. .. 327 1,033 Reesby, Herbert, Lyndhurst .. .. 238 320 Reeves, P., Stoneylea, Ealing .. .. 634 734 Reeves, W. J., Ealing .. .. 496 720 Reid, William A., Waterton .. .. 353 311 Reith Bros., Messrs., Ealing .. .. — 1,469 Reveley, John, Springburn .. .. 506 582 Reveley, S., Mount Somers .. .. 230 220 Rhodes, A. I. E., Maronan, Ashburton .. 335 404 Richards, A. V., Mitcham .. .. 1,880 1 872 Richards, F. A., Box 19, Rakaia .. 521 394 Richards, G. L. C., Lyndhurst .. .. 631 558 Richards, H. E. H., Methven .. .. 1,543 1,183 Richards, H. S. (private bag), Valetta, Ash- 1,848 2,267 burton Richards, S. E. and L. R., Mount Hutt 13,369 12,793 Station, Methven Richards, Thomas (Estate of), (private bag), 1,379 1,642 Rakaia Richards, Thomas A. (c/o T. Richards), 1,209 1,148 Rakaia Richards, T. B., 14 Stratford Street, Fen- — 368 dalton, Christchurch Richardson Bros., Anama .. .. 467 502 Richie, J. N., Arundel .. .. .. 12 916 Rickard, Percy Gerald, Riverside .. 405 394 Rickard, S., Hinds .. .. .. 651 574 Rickards, Cyril R. T., Post-office, Hinds .. 427 760 Riley, J. W., Valetta .. .. .. 853 1,212

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Ashburton County—continued. Roberts, E. W., Mayfield .. .. 2,545 2,450 Roberts, G. S., Ruapuna .. .. 112 Nil Robertson, I. H., Isleworth Settlement, 129 Nil Hinds Robertson, John, GlenifTer, Winchmore 378 359 Rural, Ashburton Robertson, Lachlan, Newland .. .. 352 406 Robertson, W. J. (private bag), Anama, 700 700 Ashburton Robinson, R., Fords Road, Tinwald .. 1,631 689 Robinson, Samuel, Methven .. .. 716 1,449 Robinson, W., Mount Somers .. .. 5 6 Rock and Bagrie, Hinds .. .. 772 689 Rogers, F. W., Hinds .. .. .. 122 Nil Rolston, R., Mitcham .. .. .. 275 306 Rooney, M. F., Winchmore Rural, Ash- 1,400 1,237 burton Ross, C. E., Laghmor .. .. .. j 260 332 Ross, G. W., Ruapuna, Ashburton .. 719 746 Ross, J. and W., Mount Hutt Rural, Rakaia j 290 337 Rudd, Charles, Somerton, Rakaia .. 333 132 Ruddenklau, F. W., Winchmore Rural, 3,467 3,034 Ashburton Ruddenklau, R. F., Mount Hutt, Rakaia .. — 1,396 Rushton, Albert F. C., Lauriston .. 343 266 Rushton, A. J., Lauriston .. .. 629 316 Rushton, J. W., Mount Hutt, Methven .. — 985 Rutherford, Thomas, Springburn .. 418 600 Sandem, A., Mount Hutt Rural, Rakaia .. 1 — 780 Sandrey, G., Mayfield .. .. .. 997 639 Sandrey, Mrs. L., Edendale, Mount Somers 2,260 1,780 Santey, J. G., Rakaia .. .. .. 196 195 Sargent, Charles (private bag), Rakaia .. 812 700 Sclater, R., Waterton .. .. .. 169 47 Scott Bros., Blackford, Windwhistle . . 760 860 Seott, F. A., Porowhita .. .. 107 210 Scott, J. L. C., Chertsey .. .. 300 260 Scott, W. B., Coldstream, Hinds.. .. 206 279 Scott, W. T., Lowcliffe .. .. .. 54 111 Scown, Harold A., Mayfield .. .. 1,156 1,044 Sewell, Charles, Hinds (rural mail), Rua- 659 636 puna Sewell, Michael, Mayfield .. .. 2 8 Sewell, Mrs. M. E., Ruapuna .. .. 468 459 Sewell, T. F., Ruapuna .. .. 374 410 Shanks, Mrs. Hannah A., South Rakaia .. 252 293 Shearer, John, Box 71, Ashburton .. 500 509 Shearer, Peter, Wheatstone .. .. 404 289 Sheate, W. A., Westerfield .. .. 1,872 1,825 Sheeham, P., Eiffelton .. .. .. — 115 Shelley, J. F., Seafield .. .. .. 306 206 Sides, F. R., Lauriston .. .. .. 303 220 Sim, C. R., Hinds Rural .. .. 544 588 Sim, James, Ashburton .. .. 480 450 Sim, R. S. (Estate of), Carew .. .. 885 1,015 Simmons, H., Lowcliffe.. .. 1,218 994 Simpson, J. R., Lismore .. .. 1,624 1,739 Sinclair, Henry, Wakanui .. .. 171 159 Skivington, Wm, Longbeach (rural mail), 194 142 Ashburton Small Bros., Wheatstone, Ashburton .. — 104 Small, John, Wheatstone, Ashburton 189 190 Small, P., Meadow Bank, Tinwald .. 253 185 Smellie, J., Surrey Hills, Mount Somers .. 9,441 10,155 Smith, Charles William, Highbank .. 20 11 Smith, G. T. (private bag), Rakaia .. 117 39 Smith, G. W., Flemington .. .. 185 142 Smith, George T., Mount Somers.. .. 828 863 Smith, H. T., Staveley .. .. 1,619 1,250 Smith, John, Elgin .. .. .. 46 22 Smith, J. B., Isleworth Settlement, Hinds 151 110 Smith, Lewis, Rakaia .. .. .. 90 110 Smith, W. E., Lauriston .. .. 444 246 Smith, W. T., Springburn .. .. 858 845 Smith, William, Winchmore Rural mail, 314 310 Ashburton South, George, Mayfield .. .. 848 1,109 Sparrow, A. H., Lismore .. .. 2,190 1,975 Spence, D. R. R., Mitcham .. .. 1,011 880 Spratt, John, Chertsey .. .. .. — 500 Spray, F. and W., Box 42, Methven .. 358 385 Sprott, Henry, Chertsey .. .. 1,100 503 Stalker, Joseph, Ealing .. .. 1,158 1,130 Steffens, W., Belmont, Methven . , .. 719 638

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Ashbukton County—continued. Stephens, A. M., Laghmor, Ashburton .. 785 274 Stephens, R. L., Lyndhurst .. .. 395 378 Stevens Bros., Mount Somers .. 1,242 1,200 Stevens, T., 26 Cross Street, Allenton, Ash- 154 132 burton Stevens, T. W., Eiffelton .. .. 143 204 Stevenson Bros., Springburn .. .. 388 500 Stevenson, James, Eiffelton .. .. 360 369 Stevenson, John, Tinwald .. .. 648 879 Stewart, Colin, Upper Riccarton .. 1,332 1,258 Stewart, James H., Box 40, Methven .. 1,150 862 Stewart, James, Rosebank, Rakaia .. 694 589 Stockdill Bros., Highbank .. .. 550 600 Stockdill, Charles, Methven .. .. 246 443 Stoddart, W. H., Eiffelton .. .. 181 64 Stoddart, W. J., Willowby .. .. 325 88 Stone Bros., Methven .. .. .. 1,400 1,212 Stone, L. J., Maronan .. .. .. 177 Nil Straehan, John, Rakaia.. .. .. 194 218 Strange, W. S., Longbeaeh Rural, Ashburton 1,117 930 Stringfellow, H., Ashburton .. .. 633 703 Studholme, John, Loweliffe .. .. 1,539 1,838 Sturgeon, Joseph, Greenstreet, Ashburton.. 166 184 Suttie, George James, Greenstreet .. 185 135 Sutton, W. T., Westerfield .. .. 360 539 Swain, W., Overdale, Rakaia .. .. 239 346 Swaine, J. R., Rakaia .. .. .. 212 216 Symes, 0. W., Lyndhurst .. .. 566 607 Tait, George, Loweliffe .. .. .. j 546 659 Tait, Jas., Loweliffe .. .. .. j — 49 Tansey, T., Waterton .. .. .. 810 178 Tarbotton, George R., Ealing .. .. 1,452 1,644 Tarbotton, T. E., Tinwald .. .. 1,540 1,514 Tasker, P., Staple Homestead, Ruapuna .. 802 906 Taylor, Joseph, Tinwald .. .. Ill 108 Taylor, L. R., Fairton .. .. .. -— 418 Taylor, S. P., Eiffelton .. .. .. 330 385 Taylor, Thomas, Valetta .. .. — 917 Taylor, Thomas, Wakanui .. .. 108 204 Taylor, W. J., Ashton .. .. .. 879 664 Templer, E. D., Mataipuke, Ealing .. 628 440 Thomas, A. R., Eiffelton .. .. 305 307 Thomas, E. D., Carnarvon, Methven .. 1,495 1,213 Thompson, Isaac, Rakaia .. .. 200 186 Thompson, Joseph, Mount Somers .. 285 506 Thompson, Sydney, Lyndhurst .. .. 471 333 Thomson, Robert Henrv, Rakaia .. 705 469 Tilson, J. T., Hinds \. .. .. 442 442 Tilson, W. M., Hinds Rural, Loweliffe .. — 121 Tilson, W. R., Hinds .. .. .. 1,304 383 Tizzard, William, Highbank (private bag), 169 150 Rakaia Todd, George, Chertsey.. .. .. 223 303 Todhunter, R. C., Lake Heron, Mount Somers 9,584 9,037 Todhunter, R. C., Blackford, Methven .. 1,169 951 Toner, James, Mayfield .. .. 417 354 Tully, John, Tinwald .. .. .. 336 Nil Tully, P., Box 32, Rakaia .. .. 510 409 Turner, P. A., Loweliffe .. .. 248 531 Turton, William James, Mona Farm, Mount 882 924 Somers Twomey, T., Methven.. .. .. 860 642 Upton, T. E., Ashburton .. .. 295 378 Urquhart, C., Springburn .. .. 4,976 898 Urquhart, Colin, Springburn .. ... 779 5,404 Vallance and Jeff, Methven .. .. 612 1,236 Vaughan, G., Highbank .. .. 530 ' 556 Vessey, E. A,, Tinwald .. .. . . 416 309 Vessey, G. W., Tinwald.. .. . . 437 445 Wakelin, C. H., Winchmore, Ashburton .. 3 10 Wakelin, T., Ashburton .. . . I 801 Nil Wakelin, William, Winclimore .. . . 129 131 Wallace, Alexander, Ealing .. . . 704 747 Waller, B., Winslow .. .. .. 710 1,053 Waller, W. J., Seafield .. .. . . 358 j 209 Wallis and Molloy, Box 76, Methven .. 679 I 635 Walsh, W., Tinwald .. .. .. 470 i 296 Wardell, Norman S., Montalto, Mayfield 2,575 I 2,865 Watson, A. and P., Box 59, Methven .. 722 753 Watson, Charles H., Methven .. .. 1,792 1,544 Watson, E. J., Mount Hutt Rural, Rakaia, 1,973 1,495 Watson, E. W. M., Greta Bank, Hinds .. 782 ( 817 Watson, George, Westerfield .. .. 443 ! 392 Watson, G. W., Greenstreet .. .. 183 1 130

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1026. 1927. Ashburton County—continued. Watson, John, Box 67, Methven .. 2,520 2,449 Watson, J. W., Pendarves .. .. 1,974 1,960 Watson, Joseph, Lynnford, Ashburton .. - 289 Watson, Pearce, Lagmhor, Ashburton .. 120 121 Watson, William, Methven .. .. 1,409 774 Watts, David, Tinwald .. .. 588 416 Watts, Herbert, Willowby .. .. 607 282 Waugh Bros., Mount Somers .. .. 710 724 Weiley, Samuel, Highbank .. .. 296 336 Wells, T., Hinds .. .. .. 1,499 1,864 Wells, William, Greenstreet Rural, Ash- 79 ! 180 burton West, Christopher, Wakanui .. .. 82 83 Whearty, Joseph, Lauriston .. .. 276 302 Whearty, Martin, Wheatstone .. .. 257 307 White, A. E., Valetta, Mayfield .. .. 866 Nil White Bros., Eiffelton .. .. .. 2,719 1,894 White, Leonard, Balrazie, Rakaia .. 2,020 2,199 White, J. H., Ashburton Porks .. .. 93 Nil White, J. H., Lyndhurst .. .. — 155 Whiting, A. W., Box 27, Chertsey .. 393 215 Whiting, H. T., Dorie .. .. .. 829 | 596 Whiting, L. A., Lismore .. .. 1,111 j 1,314 Whiting, Leslie J., Lismore .. .. 380 405 Whiting, W., jun., Mayfield .. .. 20 32 Whyte, A. J., Methven .. .. 1 100 Nil Whyte, A. J., Methven .. .. 103 102 Wightman, J. T., Mount Somers .. j 795 1,143 Wightman, M., Ashburton Forks .. 262 250 Wightman, R. J., Lyndhurst .. .. j 209 205 Wightman, R. W., Mount Hutt, Methven .. 5,386 Nil Wilkie, Leonard, Eiffelton .. .. 218 200 Wilkinson, H. R , Chertsey .. .. 1,483 1,221 Wilkinson, W. H., Chertsey .. .. 1,372 1,423 Williams, E. T., Waterton .. .. 113 116 Williams, J. T., Anama .. .. 278 Nil Williams, Richard, Waterton .. . . 156 113 Williams, W. R., Alford Forest .. .. 647 1,043 Williams, W. R., Alford Forest .. .. 990 1,102 Wilson, Alexander, Riverside .. .. 219 21 Wilson, David, Methven .. .. 613 800 Wilson, H. J., Dromore.. .. .. 438 480 Wilson, Mrs. Rachel, Riverside .. .. 1,601 856 Wilson, R., New Park Settlement, Eiffelton 68 56 Wilson, Robert, Eiffelton .. .. 74 Nil Wilson, Robert, Lowcliffe .. .. — 70 Wilson, R. J. S., Highbank .. .. 905 843 Wilson, Thomas, Seaview .. .. 274 245 Wilson, W. H., Methven .. .. 1,801 1,404 Winn, C. C. H., Lyndhurst .. .. 568 512 Wisley, J., Winchmore .. .. .. 503 308 Withell Bros., Mayfield .. .. 418 433 Withell, H. C. B., Rangitata Estate, Ealing 1,679 1,790 Withell, John W., Ealing .. .. 1,137 1,141 Withell, William Tara, Winchester Rural, — 514 Ashburton Wood, Charles, 95 Leinster Road, St. Albans, 911 759 Christchurch Wood, S. H., Wakanui .. .. .. 121 156 Wooding, T. P., jun., Stourton Lea, Crocroft, 318 650 Hinds Woods, Francis, Highbank .. .. 589 562 Wooley, E. A., Lyndhurst .. .. 744 435 Woolley, C., Highbank .. . . .. — 510 Woolley, T. H., Laghmor, Ashburton. .. 350 374 Woolley, W. F„ Seafield .. .. 590 Nil Wotten Bros., Ashton .. .. .. — 660 Wotten, T., Ashton .. .. .. 64 Nil Wright, O. L., Westerfield .. 825 1,271 Wright, D. G. (per J. Turner, Manager), 3,292 5,595 Erewhon, Mount Somers Wright, D. G., Windermere, Winslow .. — 478 Wright, Mrs. Harriet Myra, Winslow .. 330 Nil Wright, H. E., Tennahan, Mayfield .. 3,029 2,936 Wright, V. W., Laghmor, Ashburton .. 1,293 1,749 Wright, V. W., jun., " Quamby," Chertsey 557 554 Young, A., Wakanui .. .. .. — 396 941,896 941,067 GERALDINE COUNTY (In Timaru Subdivision). Ackroyd, A., Temuka .. .. .. 300 269 Ackroyd, H., Temuka .. .. .. 343 193 Acland, J. B. A. (Estate of), Peel Forest .. 21,228 19,851 Airay, James, Orton .. .. .. 2,388 918

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Geraldine County—continued. Aitken, E. T., Kakahu-Hilton Mail, Geral- 717 860 dine Aker, George Albert, Orari .. .. — 30 Allan and Parr, Peel Forest .. .. 1,874 1,913 Allan, R., Woodbury .. .. .. 681 600 Allen, F. J., Geraldine .. .. .. 45 46 Anbler, 1). R., Geraldine .. .. 132 142 Archibald, A. E., jun., Hilton .. .. 764 857 Archibald, John William, Temuka .. 67 53 Armstrong, R. G.. Temuka .. .. — 100 Ashby, W. I., Rangitata .. .. 786 713 Austin, Alfred Thomas, Orari .. .. j 97 169 Austin, Charles L., Winchester .. .. 918 460 Bain, Alexander, Temuka .. .. 1,743 826 Barker, N. G., Peel Forest .. .. j 3,600 4,700 Barker, J. E., Beautiful Valley, Geraldine.. 469 437 Barker, J. M., Woodbury .. .. 2,600 2,612 Barker, J. S., Geraldine .. .. 4,421 3,685 Barker, R. H., Temuka .. .. 610 612 Barker, W. E., Peel Forest .. .. 207 270 Barklie and Barker, Geraldine .. .. 2,712 3,858 Barry, J. G., Clandeboye .. .. 120 115 Batehelor, T. H. (rural delivery), Temuka.. 361 Nil Bate, J. C., Kakahu Road, Temuka .. 92 106 Bates, 1). Y., Woodbury .. .. 50 70 Batty, George, Orari .. .. .. 72 82 Baynes, F. C., Rangatira Valley, Temuka.. 299 279 Beattie, R. W., Hilton .. .. .. 515 518 Beck, H. G., Orton .. .. .. 277 64 Beeby, J. W., Winchester .. .. — 53 Beere, F. C., Geraldine .. .. .. 203 197 Bell, Mrs. H. A., Geraldine .. .. — 329 Bell, William, Geraldine .. .. 129 Nil Benn, A. E., Pleasant Point .. .. — 535 Bennett, John, Winchester Settlement, Te- 16 1 muka Bennett, John H., Winchester Settlement, 98 180 Temuka Bennett, Mrs. S., Orari .. .. .. 39 44 Bill, James, Temuka .. .. .. 204 55 Bill, W. T., Winchester .. .. 14 23 Birt, John, Winchester .. .. .. —■ 20 Bisdee, C., Temuka .. .. .. 442 356 Bisdee, J. C., Clandeboye .. .. 1,609 1,379 Black, A. J., P.O. Box 30, Orari.. .. 102 104 Blair Bros., Peel Forest.. .. .. 4,378 4,080 Blathwayt, Mrs. G. E., Te Moana, Geraldine — 152 Borrell, George, Orari .. .. .. 175 95 Boyd, James, Temuka .. .. .. 815 204 Bradford, C. E., Temuka .. .. 15 103 Breen, Joseph, Temuka.. .. .. 82 82 Brenton Bros., Geraldine .. .. 744 773 Brenton, H. A., Belfield, Orari .. .. 245 239 Brenton, Henry J., Orari .. .. 97 76 Bristol, I. A., Peel Forest .. .. 1,725 2,616 Brodie, R., Rangitata .. .. .. 1,648 1,084 Brooker, George J., Tripp Settlement, 223 258 Woodbury Brookland, W. R., Orton .. .. 103 Nil Brophy, Joseph P., Pleasant Valley, Geraldine 261 255 Brosnahan, H. H., Rangatira Valley, Temuka 580 630 Brown, Alex., Milford, Temuka .. .. — 135 Brown, Angus, Milford, Temuka .. 75 155 Brown, David, Ohape, Temuka .. .. 225 358 Brown, George, Orari .. .. .. 475 500 Brown, George A., Clandeboye .. .. 778 549 Brown, J. T., Temuka .. .. .. 528 372 Brown, John, Ohape, Temuka .. .. 836 953 Brown, L. N., Cooper's Creek, Geraldine .. 427 674 Bruce, T. A., Upper Waitohi, Temuka .. 189 210 Buchan, William, Orton .. .. — 408 Buck, Joseph, Rangitata Island .. .. 508 328 Buckley, John, Hilton .. .. .. 113 Nil Budd, W., Winchester .. .. .. —• 51 Burdon, Mrs. Mildred, Woodbury .. 603 731 Burdon, R. M., Tripp Settlement, Woodbury 2,520 2,555 Burke and Murphy, Orton, Temuka .. 530 Nil Burke Bros., Milford, Temuka .. .. 239 217 Burness, F. W., Orari .. .. .. I 2 Burrows, A. J., Te Moana, Geraldine .. 331 361 Burrows, G. D., jun., Te Moana, Geraldine 72 87 Burrows, G. D., sen., Arundel .. .. 223 341 Cadwallader, G. and T., Clandeboye .. 1,034 1,752 Cain, D. G., Rangitata .. .. .. 1,399 1,326 Cain, H. H., Gapes Valley, Geraldine .. 189 209 Cain, John W., Milford, Temuka.. .. 40 233

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1027. Geraldine County—continued. Campbell, John, Orari .. .. .. 181 370 Campbell, Neil, Clandeboye .. .. 437 370 Campbell, W. J., Hanging Rock, Pleasant 172 329 Point Cartwriglit, A. H., Pleasant Point .. 300 76 Cartwright, G. A., Waitohi, lemuka .. 271 240 Cartwright, G. B., Temuka .. .. 706 409 Casey, P., Gapes Valley, Geraldine .. 60 50 Chalmers, Adam, Rangitata .. .. 402 909 Chalmers, G. C., Rangitata .. .. 217 264 Chapman Bros., 53 Rathmore Street, Timaru 1,474 1,832 Chapman, H. J., Waitohi Flat, Temuka .. 659 535 Charles, Frank, Kakahu (rural mail), Geral- 1,859 1,029 dine Charles, John T., Rangitata .. .. 1,458 679 Charles, Michael, Hilton .. .. 592 Nil Charles, Thomas, Rangitata .. .. 981 626 Chisholm, Donald, Clandeboye .. .. 678 788 Church of England Trustees, Woodside, — 582 Geraldine Clarke, W. H. H., Orari Gorge, Geraldine .. 186 257 Clarke, W. R., Orari .. .. .. 434 348 Claydon, F. T., Peel Forest .. .. 384 455 Clifford, M. J., Temuka .. .. 298 304 Coles, H. W., Rapuwai, Pleasant Point .. 878 1,106 Coll, Patrick, Upper Waitohi, Pleasant Point 590 371 Colville, H., Temuka .. .. .. 6 25 Comer Bros., Milford, Temuka .. .. 1 — 164 Cone, G. H., Waitohi, Temuka .. .. 448 445 Connell, James, Upper Waitohi .. ... | 168 159 Connell, John, Upper Waitohi .. .. | 170 140 Connolly, Martin, Temuka .. .. 471 547 Connelly, W., Peel Forest .. .. 2,391 2,145 Cooling, A. J., Tripp Settlement, Woodbury 275 228 Cooling, Herbert, Woodbury .. .. 19 31 Cornelius, D. J., Hilton . . .. — 17 Coulter, George, Orari Bridge, Geraldine .. 773 334 Coulter, L. A., Orari Bridge, Geraldine .. 319 132 Cowles, F. C., Upper Waitohi, Timaru .. 354 279 Craig, R. P., Geraldine .. .. .. 160 148 Cripps, A. H., Winchester .. .. — 150 Crombie, Robert, Waitohi (rural delivery), 342 245 Temuka Crosson, Mrs. E. M., Geraldine .. .. 109 Nil Crosson, Mrs. E. M., Peel Forest .. i 406 Nil Crossman, A. D., Milford, Temuka .. 1,010 1 200 Crotty and Crotty, Geraldine .. .. | 625 500 Crotty Bros., Pleasant Valley, Geraldine .. 1,391 1,487 Crotty, W. C., Raukapuka, Geraldine .. 280 153 Culleri, S. W., Orari Bridge, Geraldine .. 34 28 Davey, Alfred James, Waitohi Flat, Temuka j 599 530 Davey, Arthur, Main Road, Temuka .. } — 142 Davey, G. A., Rangatira Valley, Temuka .. ' 376 403 Davey, W. H., Rangatira Valley, Temuka 1 263 228 Dean, Arthur, Kakahu School, Pleasant Point 38 129 Dennistoun, G. J., Rangitata .. .. 2,506 2,620 De Renzy, John, Winchester .. .. 11 59 Deverell, Mrs. A. F., Arundel .. .. 1,042 Nil Dick, J. M., Upper Waitohi, Temuka .. 116 179 Dixon, R. A., Box 33, Geraldine .. 1,219 1,488 Dobson, A. E., Temuka.. .. .. 333 400 Donald, James, Rapuwai, Pleasant Point .. 1,270 1,097 Donnithorne, Albert, Gapes Valley, Geraldine 374 508 Draffin, David, Upper Waitohi, Temuka .. 191 180 Drake, Francis A., Clandeboye .. .. 420 369 Drake, J. B., Clandeboye .. .. 162 123 Divan, R. A., Pleasant Point .. .. 245 180 Duke, G. T., Temuka .. .. .. — 241 Earl, J. J., Orari .. .. .. 197 403 Earl, W., Geraldine .. .. .. 620 700 Edgar, George, Rangitata .. .. 228 389 Edgar, J. H., Orton .. .. .. 670 524 Ellery Bros., Belfield, Orari .. .. 544 449 Elliot, J. M., Upper Waitohi, Temuka .. 11 6 Elliott, W., Clandeboye.. .. .. 137 256 Ellis, W. H., Winchester .. .. 17 103 Elmslie, H. B., Geraldine .. .. 149 171 Evans, E. C., Woodbury .. .. 3 3 Evans, George, Peel Forest .. .. 170 193 Evans, H. E., Arundel .. .. .. 120 127 Field, A. G., Orton, via Temuka .. .. 69 246 Finn, James, Box 40, Geraldine .. .. 630 1,080 Fitzgerald, Mrs. Maria, Orari .. .. 2,685 2,490 Fitzsimons, Andrew, Geraldine .. .. — 40 f

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Gbealdinb County—continued. Fletcher Bros., Hilton .. .. .. 305 223 Foohey, J., Hilton .. .. .. 286 305 Ford, Alex., Hanging Rock, Pleasant Point 257 350 Ford, William, Orari Bridge .. .. 303 89 Ford, William, sen., Orari .. .. 24 Nil Fraser, Thomas, Peel Forest .. .. 139 99 Friel, IX P., Hilton .. .. .. 141 104 Friel, F. H., Pleasant Point .. .. 82 118 Gaby, Francis, Box 64, Temuka .. .. — 51 Gardiner Bros., Upper Waitohi, Temuka .. 815 637 Giles, Alexander, Arundel .. .. — 98 Gilliatt, George, Orton .. .. .. j 303 Nil Gimson, Albert, Geraldine .. .. 377 435 Gimson, C., Geraldine .. .. .. 405 254 Glennie Bros., Beautiful Valley, Geraldine 563 Nil Glennie, Charles, Beautiful Valley, Geraldine — 583 Goodeve Bros., Terrace Road, Temuka .. 90 67 Goodwin, Thomas, Upper Waitohi, Temuka 451 398 Gould, Alexander, Rangitata .. .. 762 422 Gould Bros., Orton .. .. .. 540 118 Gould, G. J., Rangatira Valley, Temuka .. 460 j 448 Graham, W. and F., Rapuwai, Pleasant — 730 - Point Grant, L. J., Clandeboye, Temuka .. 3,528 3 353 Gray, R. A. P., Tripp Settlement, Woodbury 37 94 Grayburn, B. R., Geraldine .. .. 228 489 Grayburn, F. W., Box 2, Orari .. .. 1,126 1,860 Green, Frank, Temuka .. .. .. 103 no Green, J., Edmund, Kakahu Road, Temuka 633 630 Greene, William S., Orton .. .. 169 189 Gregan, Daniel, Four Peaks, Geraldine .. 1,030 998 Gresham, James, Gapes Valley, Geraldine — 325 Guerin, Michael (Executors of), (rural deliv- 943 845 ery), Temuka Guild, Malcolm, Temuka .. .. 1,298 1,759 Hall, Mrs. Helen, Geraldine (Kakahu delivery) 207 319 Hall, Thomas (Executors of), Gapes Valley, 352 232 Geraldine Hall, Thomas E., Gapes Valley, Geraldine 371 ' 382 Halstead, E. M., Pleasant Point .. .. 604 469 Hammond, G. R., Four Peaks, Geraldine .. 934 1,163 Hammond, R. H., Te Moana, Geraldine .. 234 334 Hampton, John, Rapuwai, Pleasant Point 27 Nil Hargreayes, W. H., Kakahu, Geraldine .. 2,579 2,726 Harper, R. P., Four Peaks, Geraldine .. 1,657 1,591 Harries, W. M., Pleasant Valley, Geraldine 27 61 Harris, James Henry, Arundel .. .. 6 77 Harvey, R. J., Rangitata .. .. 280 Nil Hawkes, H. B., Four Peaks, Geraldine .. 738 719 Hawkins, G. T., Orari .. .. .. — 20 Haydon, Miss F. M., Geraldine .. .. — 193 Hayhurst, J. F., Temuka .. .. 33 25 Haywood, Wm., Beautiful Valley, Geraldine 60 108 Heenan, Alfred, Rangatira Valley, Temuka 579 456 Hearn Bros., Rangitata.. .. .. 1,310 1,286 Hearn, F. W., Rangitata .. .. 53 96 Hearn, W. H. (rural delivery), Rangitata 165 261 Island Henderson, R., Waitohi Delivery, Temuka 777 742 Heney, W., Peel Forest.. .. .. 141 175 Hewson, Mrs. M. S., Box 20, Orari .. 500 303 Hewson, Robert, Geraldine .. .. 69 193 Hill, Henry, Geraldine .. .. .. 715 503 Hobson, T. R., Clandeboye .. .. 250 217 Hogg, G. J., Waitohi Flat, Temuka .. 255 147 Holland, A. M., Beautiful Valley, Geraldine 439 330 Holland, A. M., Beautiful Valley, Geraldine 248 475 Horgan, B., Temuka .. .. .. 204 288 Hughes, Thomas, Geraldine .. .. 43 45 Hughes, T. H., Box 14, Geraldine .. 832 744 Hullen, J. H., Pleasant Point .. .. 222 166 Hullen, J. M., Beautiful Valley, Geraldine 103 136 Hullen, J. M. (Estate of), Pleasant Point .. 431 262 Humm, W. C., Pleasant Valley, Geraldine 124 296 Inglis Bros., Rangitata .. .. .. 794 852 Tnglis, William, Peel Forest .. .. 1,425 1,832 Irvine, A. J., Geraldine .. .. 107 138 Isbister, R., Rapuwai, Pleasant Point .. 892 Nil Johnston, C. G., Arundel .. .. 71 61 Jones, A. A. S., Terrace Road, Waitohi, 120 102 Temuka Jones, Benjamin, Hilton .. .. 67 107 Jones, W. B., Hilton .. .. .. 253 163 Kelland, J. C., Orton .. .. .. 484 582

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927# Geealdine County—continued. Kelliher, J., Orari Bridge .. .. 346 291 Kelman, Alexander William, Geraldine .. 1,388 1,148 Kelman, J. A. (rural mail), Geraldine .. 554 322 Kelman, Misses M. and G. (rural delivery), 738 723 Geraldine Kennedy, IX, Temuka .. .. .. 1,275 1,374 Kernohan, John, Winchester .. .. 250 221 Kerr, C. J., Peel Forest .. .. — 3,436 Kliem, Fritz, Four Peaks Delivery, Geraldine 11 707 Knowles, R., Te Moana, Geraldine .. 1,005 ggo Lamb, D. M., Orari .. .. .. 212 650 Lane, D. A., Winchester .. .. 506 347 Leary, J. F., Hilton .. .. .. 234 224 Lee, Rufus, Temuka .. .. .. — 9 Lelievre, Victor, Gapes Valley, Geraldine .. 400 330 Leonard, Joseph (rural delivery), Temuka.. 400 Nil Leonard, Thomas, Geraldine .. .. 366 Nil Lewis, D. E., Hilton Road, Temuka .. 1,135 945 Lewis, James, Arundel .. .. .. 92 113 Ley, Charles, Pleasant Point .. .. 627 560 Linklater, David, Upper Waitohi, Temuka 349 469 Linklater, William, Geraldine .. .. 537 341 Linton, Alexander, Beautiful Valley, Geral- 719 677 dine Little, J. M., Hilton .. .. .. — 586 Livesay, Hugh C., Clandeboye .. .. 318 195 Love, James (rural delivery), Arundel .. 780 633 Lynn, W., Te Moana, Geraldine .. .. 1,508 1,604 Lyon, John, Rangatira Valley, Temuka .. 1,030 610 Lyon, Thomas, Waitohi, Temuka .. 1,253 921 Lyon, W. J., Kakahu Road, Temuka .. 582 733 Lyons, Mrs. A., Orari Bridge, Geraldine .. 50 68 Lyons, M., Woodbury .. .. .. 510 487 Lysaght, Andrew (Estate of) Pleasant 241 214 Valley, Geraldine Lysaght, Austin, Geraldine .. .. 277 258 Lysaght, James, Geraldine .. .. 1,108 550 Lysaght, Miss Mary, Tripp, Woodbury .. 220 J63 Lysaght, Patrick, Orari Gorge Delivery, 343 483 Woodbury Lysaght, T., Tripp Settlement, Geraldine .. 208 359 Macauley, Robert (Estate of), Ohape, Temuka 350 533 MacCallum, O. P., Clandeboye .. .. 220 285 Macdonald, A. G., Geraldine .. .. 495 566 Macdonald, A. J., Ruakapuka, Geraldine .. 205 300 Macdonald, D., Waitohi, Temuka .. 243 204 Macdonald, G. A. M., Orari .. .. 2,626 2,644 Macdonald, J. W., Ruakapuka, Geraldine.. Nil 670 Mackie, W., Clandeboye .. .. 61 150 MacKinnon, Neil, Waitohi, Temuka .. 347 350 MacLeod, R., Te Moana, Geraldine .. 216 Nil Macphail, W. A., Peel Forest .. .. 1,205 1,305 Malin and Murray, Ohape, Temuka .. 174 Nil Mallinson, W. T., Four Peaks, Geraldine .. 828 882 Markham, C. W., Woodbury .. .. 225 270 Markham Bros., Orari Bridge .. .. 880 611 Mason, W., Orari .. .. .. 125 29 Matheson, G. B., Opihi Terrace, Temuka .. 84 126 Matheson, W. G., Waitohi Rural, Temuka 300 335 Maxwell Bros., Beautiful Valley, Geraldine 2,030 2,143 Maxwell, H., Kakahu School, Pleasant Point 948 1,077 Maxwell, R. B. H., Upper Waitohi .. 340 Nil Maxwell, W. R., Waitohi, Temuka .. — 219 McBride, James, Winchester .. .. —- 240 McCabe, Joseph J., Waitohi .. .. 229 197 McCabe, Misses M. and A., Waitohi, Temuka — 142 McClelland Bros., Rangitata .. .. 663 284 McColl, W. H., Geraldine .. . . 1,145 672 McCormiek, James, Milford, Temuka .. 39 90 MeCullough, George, Temuka .. .. 1,601 760 MeCully, Samuel, Temuka .. .. 2,425 2,592 McDonald, Charles, Orari Bridge, Geraldine 180 329 McDonald, W., Arundel .. .. 921 678 McEvey, E. J., Woodbury .. .. 326 289 McFadgen, M. J. (rural delivery), Geraldine 375 Nil McFarlane, G., Oakleigh, Winchester .. 610 559 McGrath, W. R. (Estate of), Temuka .. 63 65 McGregor, J. A., Winchester .. .. — 115 Mcllwrick, R. E., Upper Waitohi, Temuka.. 1,610 1,198 Mcintosh, D. F., Waitohi .. .. — 137 McKay, Hugh, Pleasant Valley, Geraldine 169 195 McKenzie, Alexander, Gapes Valley, — 774 Geraldine McKenzie, K., Geraldine .. .. 806 793 McKeown, R. J., Geraldine .. .. 2,525 2,448

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, ■ 1926. 1927. Geraldine County—continued. McLean, John A., Geraldine .. .. 1,125 919 McLeod, J. R., Geraldine .. 1,156 2,050 McMillan, A. H., Clandeboye .. .. 729 416 McNab, Daniel, Peel Forest .. .. — 398 McNab, Daniei, Kangitata .. .. 510 388 Metcalf, A. G., Rangitata .. .. 699 681 Metcalf, W. M., Rangitata .. .. 840 1,098 Miller, J. C., Woodbury .. . . — 56 i Miller, John William, Rangitata Island .. | 362 312 Mills, A. S., Upper Waitohi, Temuka .. I 407 484 Mills, R. M., Milford, Temulca .. .. 280 113 Millton, F. I., Orari .. .. ..1,793 1,932 Mitchell, N. D., Hilton .. .. .. — 130 Moore, John, Waitohi, Temuka . .. 474 269 Moore, William (Waitohi), Rose Street, 2,522 1,738 Timaru Morland, John, Temuka ., — 112 Morris, W. H., Orari Bridge, Geraldine .. 742 805 Moss, C. H., Rangitata .. .. .. 61 113 Mulvihill, James, Pleasant Valley, Geraldine 220 204 Mulvihill, Miss B., Te Moana, Geraldine .. 62 65 Mulvihill, Patrick, Beautiful Valley, Geraldine 1,498 1,583 Murphy, E., Pleasant Valley, Geraldine .. 600 649 Murray, George, Milford, Temuka .. —■ 404 Neutze, F. C., Geraldine .. .. 788 630 Neutze, H. R., Geraldine .. .. 778 635 Neutze, S. J., Tripp Settlement, Geraldine 1,051 1,053 Nolan, J. J., Clandeboye .. .. 359 218 Nolan, R. P., Woodbury .. .. 2,750 2,755 Northam, S. J., Rangitata .. .. 249 339 O'Brien, Cornelius, Gapes Valley, Geraldine 660 Nil O'Connell, John, Waitohi, Temuka .. 19 Nil Oliver, 0. E., Pleasant Point .. .. — 235 Oliver, J. 0. J., Factory Road, Temuka .. — 144 Omelvena, William, Kakahu Road, Temuka 105 70 O'Neill, E. F. (Estate of), Kakahu Road, 559 594 Temuka Orr Bros., Waitohi, Temuka .. .. 780 594 Padgett, C. S., Te Moana (rural mail), 150 152 Geraldine Pagan, F. E., Upper Waitohi .. .. 30 429 Palmer, A. T., Rangitata .. .. 674 736 Palmer, C. C., Orari .. .. .. 160 121 Palmer, James H., Orton .. .. 687 584 Palmer, George, Rangitata .. .. 105 Nil Palmer, Thomas, Orari .. .. .. 1,201 756 Palmer, W. H., Temuka .. .. 925 720 Pannell, A. E. (rural delivery), Geraldine .. 390 Nil Parham, Mrs. Ellen, Arundel .. .. 140 251 Parish, E. I.. Lower Waitoki, Temuka .. 120 93 Parke Bros., Clandeboye .. .. 382 451 Parke, G. R., Milford, Temuka .. .. — 140 Parr, Mrs. F. I., Geraldine .. .. 397 335 Paterson, Douglas H., Temuka .. .. 974 1,576 Paterson, James H., Rangitata .. .. 1,242 1,196 Paterson, John A., Winchester .. .. 634 295 Paterson, Thomas J., Geraldine .. .. 413 260 Patrick, A., Pleasant Valley .. .. 65 Nil Patrick, G. F., Gapes Valley, Geraldine .. 84 Nil Patrick, W. E., Gapes Valley, Geraldine .. 445 408 Patrick, W. M., Gapes Valley .. .. 406 432 Payne, Win., Orari .. .. . . 300 454 Pearee, W. R., Orari . . . . .. — 51 Pearse, D. W., Waitohi Flat, Temuka .. 389 745 Pearse, J. B., Waitohi, Temuka .. .. 197 248 Pearse, Reginald, Waitohi, Temuka .. 135 Nil Pemberton, D. J., Clandeboye .. .. 362 464 Pemberton, S. F., Clandeboye .. .. 276 290 Peters, S. Tripp, Geraldine .. .. 140 Nil Pierce, George H., Geraldine .. .. 101 67 Pierce, S. H., Hilton .. .. .. 77 117 Pithie, Herbert, Geraldine .. .. 260 297 Pitt, C. W., Rapuwai, Pleasant Point .. 450 432 Pizzey, John B., Orari .. .. .. 275 178 Pratt, F. G., Orari Bridge, Geraldine .. 1,009 583 Pratt, H. S., Arundel .. .. .. 190 125 Prattley, George, Winchester .. .. 70 93 Prattley, Leonard, Milford, Temuka .. 340 389 Prattley, W., Pleasant Valley, Geraldine .. 286 189 Priddle, A. J., Orton .. .. .. 353 105 Priddle, Albert, Box 35, Geraldine .. 832 712 Priddle, W., Winchester .. .. 165 140 Quantock, A. F., Te Moana, Geraldine .. 1,340 1,362 Quantock, Job, Belfield, Orari .. .. 1,150 760 Quantock, R. H., Te Moana, Geraldine ., 917 1,077

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927, Geraldine County —continued. Rae, F. ( Woodbury .. .. .. 85 23 Rae, G. T., Clandeboye.. .. .. 191 332 Rae, J. M., Woodbury .. .. .. 252 265 Reid, Alexander, Hilton .. .. 964 782 Reid, Andrew (Executors of), Geraldine .. Ill 159 Reid, Andrew, Orari Bridge, Geraldine .. 1,870 1,470 Reid, F., Geraldine .. .. .. 490 732 Reid, John, Geraldine .. .. .. 2,650 2,525 Reid, L. L. F., Kakahu School .. .. 150 570 Reid, S. H., Rangitata .. .. .. 254 148 Reid, William, Opuha Gorge, Geraldine .. 1,725 1,967 Rice, John H., Woodbury .. .. 1,007 960 Richards Bros., Geraldine .. .. —• 1,160 Richards, F. G. T., Orton .. .. 120 440 Richards, Richard, Geraldine .. .. 281 129 Richards, R. U., Geraldine .. .. — 1,222 Ritchie, Donald, Clandeboye .. .. 355 363 Roberts, A. H., Beautiful Valley, Geraldine — 528 Roberts, J. B., Orari .. .. .. 103 180 Robinson, F. M., Peel Forest .. .. 3,053 | Nil Robinson, J. J., Four Peaks, Geraldine .. 420 685 Robinson, Joseph, Four Peaks, Geraldine .. 349 460 Robinson, R., Te Moana, Geraldine .. 409 450 Robinson, T. M., Pleasant Valley, Geraldine 859 956 Rose, J. K., Four Peaks, Orari Bridge .. 580 573 Ruddenklau, Frank H., Rangitata .. 6,836 4,340 Rutherford, John, jun., Peel Forest .. 1,714 1,790 Scott, A. and P., Orari Bridge, Geraldine .. 608 410 Scott, A. B. and D. C., Winchester .. ; 426 362 Scott, H. H., Woodbury .. .. — 94 Scott, John, Geraldine .. .. .. — 44 Scott, Mrs. C., Hilton .. .. .. 543 468 Scott, W. W., Woodbury .. .. 270 283 Scully, D. D., Orari Bridge, Geraldine .. 195 183 Scully, Mrs. Catherine, Orari Bridge, Geral- 225 178 dine Sercombe, R. T. W., Geraldine .. .. 1,346 2,414 Sewell, Herbert, Waitohi, Temuka .. 245 241 Sharpe, J. R., Pleasant Valley, Geraldine .. — 62 Shaw, G. B., Orton .. .. .. 345 246 Sherratt, Noah, Geraldine .. .. 732 978 Sim, R. F., Four Peaks, Geraldine .. 970 Nil Simpson, John, Orari .. .. .. 44 52 Sinclair - Thomson, A. R., Four Peaks, 1,244 1,205 Geraldine Sinclair-Thomson, J. H., Four Peaks, Geral- 1,700 1,634 dine Skinner, John, Four Peaks, Geraldine .. — 1,065 Slater, S. W., Winchester .. .. 66 170 Smart, A. E., Waitohi, Temuka .. .. 153 205 Smith, C. M. and E. A. (Beautiful Valley, 1,140 1,088 Geraldine), Lincoln Smith, Gordon B., Pleasant Valley, Geraldine 75 Nil Smith, Matthew, Seadown delivery, Temuka 117 188 Smith, Robert, Hilton delivery, Temuka .. 331 424 South, F. E., Geraldine .. . . 173 40 South, Jesse C., Winchester .. .. 1,770 1,854 South, John, Orari Bridge, Geraldine .. 114 130 Sparks, W. E., Gapes Valley, Geraldine .. 9 78 Spencer, Major A. 0. D., Woodbury .. 52 61 Squire, A. H., Waitohi, Temuka .. 277 243 Stalker, Lo wden, Gapes Valley, Geraldine.. 655 402 Staniland. W. H., Clandeboye .. .. 64 20 Stapleton, John, Clandeboye .. .. 45 Nil Stephens, A. J., Pleasant Point .. .. 528 572 Stewart, 1)., Woodbury .. .. — 35 Stewart, D. T., Box 1, Orari .. .. 1,018 853 Stoakes, A. A., Upper Waitohi, Temuka .. — 51 Stockdill, George, Gapes Valley, Geraldine — 40 Stonyer, G. H., Orari, Gorge Road, Geraldine 369 356 Stratford, T. H., Upper Waitohi, Temuka .. 559 493 Stringer, John H., Kakahu Bush, Geraldine 134 147 Sugrue, D., Rangitata .. .. .. 727 505 Sugrue, Mrs. M., Belfield, Orari .. .. 413 380 Symons, F. H., Orton .. .. .. 458 424 Tait, Mrs. Ann, Woodbury .. .. 918 670 Tagg, George, Orari Bridge, Geraldine .. 26 Nil Talbot Bros., Woodlands, Temuka .. 2,327 2,006 Talbot, Leslie, Temuka .. .. 807 748 Talbot, W. H., Opuha, Pleasant Point .. 1,493 1,516 Tarbotton, F. W., Temuka .. .. 31 32 Tate, George, Rangitata Island .. .. 766 909 Tavener, Frederick, Belfield, Geraldine .. 1,192 1,092 Taylor, Charles, Orton .. .. .. — 315 Taylor, E., Clandeboye .. .. 909 890

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Geraldine County—continued. Taylor, James N., Milford, Temuka .. 349 250 Taylor, William, Hilton .. .. 222 Nil Temple, A. B., Te Moana, Geraldine .. — 49 Temple, E. G., Geraldine .. .. 586 537 Templeton, P. S., Hilton .. .. — 240 Thatcher, F. J., Orari Gorge, Geraldine .. 343 370 Thew, J. R., Peel Forest .. .. 106 137 Thomson, J. R., Milford, Temuka .. 55 5 Timblick, A. B. (rural delivery), Temuka .. — 109 Tindall, John, Kakahu delivery, Geraldine 186 258 Tiplady, J. J., Geraldine .. .. 786 741 Titheridge, M. A., Orari .. .. 103 Nil Topham, W. C., Temuka .. .. 362 317 Tozer, W. J., Rangatira Valley, Temuka .. Ill 101 Tripp Bros., Orari Gorge, Geraldine .. 22,996 23,124 Tripp, J. M. H., Geraldine .. .. 715 866 Trumper, S. W., Temuka .. .. 608 132 Upritchard, Samuel, Rangitata .. .. 993 949 Vanee, John, Woodbury .. .. 450 310 Verrall, H. M., Temuka.. .. .. 103 163 Volckman, Ronald, Te Moana delivery, 973 520 Geraldine j Wade, T., Rangitata Island .. .. 457 423 | Walker, C. E., Te Moana, Geraldine .. 7 8 Walker, Wm, Four Peaks, Geraldine .. 113 Nil Walker, W., Tripp, Woodbury .. .. — 160 Waller, E. H., Gapes Valley, Geraldine .. 180 344 Waller, George, Geraldine .. .. 319 368 Walters, Cecil, Geraldine .. .. 58 77 Walton, W, G., Pleasant Valley, Geraldine 225 204 Ward, C. E., Upper Waitohi, Temuka .. 375 345 Ward, George H., Ohape, Temuka .. 40 70 Warne, Mrs. Mary J., Woodbury .. 2 104 Warne, T. C., Beautiful Valley, Geraldine.. 57 190 Watson, Alexander M., Upper Waitohi, 27 Nil | Temuka Watson, A. S., Rangitira Valley, Temuka .. 229 325 Watts, Frederick, Rangitata Island .. 497 403 Weaver and Priddle, Gapes Valley, Geraldine — 338 Weaver, W. H., Belfield, Orari .. .. 5 Nil Webb Bros., Waihi Bush, Woodbury .. 915 930 Webb, Robert, Woodbury .. .. 77 82 Webb, William, Pleasant Valley, Box 28, 290 246 Geraldine Westaway, W. W., Temuka .. .. 324 224 Wharton, W., Rangitata .. .. 706 711 White, John, Winchester .. .. 14 406 Wightman, S. B., Temuka .. .. 326 432 I Wilks, Charles, Winchester .. .. 185 250 Williams, L. E. (rural delivery), Geraldine —■ 361 Willy, W., Orari .. ' .. .. 157 128 Winmill, E. O., Hilton .. .. .. Nil 330 Withers, P. G., Geraldine .. .. 330 298 Woodham, F., Beautiful Valley, Geraldine 698 Nil Wooding Bros., Rangitata .. .. 1,232 1,134 Wooding, J. A., Four Peaks, Geraldine .. 1,243 1,484 Wooding, J. A., Rangitata, Four Peaks, 765 Nil Geraldine Wooding, Joseph, sen., Woodbury .. 1,044 1,125 Wooding, Ronald, Woodbury .. .. 73 73 Wooding, T. P., Woodbury .. .. 1,369 1,337 Worner, A. H., Geraldine .. .. 45 272 Worner, George, Geraldine .. .. 818 903 Wright, R. W., Rangitata Island .. 306 339 Yates, R., Woodbury .. .. .. 131 154 Young, F. M., Winchester .. .. 789 1,043 329,834 325,810 LEVELS COUNTY (In Timaru Subdivision). Acton, George, Pleasant Point .. .. 209 167 Agnew, F. W., Pleasant Point .. .. 607 500 Agnew, James, Totara Valley, Pleasant Point 304 204 Aitken, Alexander, Opihi, Pleasant Point .. 75 96 Aitken, Robert, Pleasant Point .. .. 294 Nil Allen, W. J., Otipua .. .. .. 180 223 Anderson, J. E., Sutherland's Delivery, 072 Nil Pleasant Point Anderson, Mrs. Olive, Gleniti .. .. — 184 Andrews, E. S., Sutherland's, Pleasant Point 528 555 Annett, David, Sutherland's, Pleasant Point 356 477 Anstey, H. N. (Claremont), 2 Nile Street, 234 326 Timaru Arden, W. H., Otipua .. ,. .. 19 45

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No. of Sheep on ! April 30, A pril 30, j 1926. 1927. Levels County—continued. Armstrong, F. G., Tycho Mail .. .. 930 892 Armstrong, J., Tycho Delivery .. .. 960 1,137 Armstrong, John, Claremont .. .. 248 502 Arnott, W., Pleasant Point .. .. 45 78 Bain, Walter, Tycho Delivery, Levels .. 871 866 Baker, Sarah, Rosevvill .. .. .. — 157 Baldoek, P. A., Hazelburn, Pleasant Point 593 455 Barbour, David, Tycho Delivery, Timaru .. 442 370 Bassett, W. J., Rosewill School, Timaru .. 461 443 Battersby, R. P., Totara Valley, Pleasant 450 Nil Point Beck, W. P., Totara Valley, Pleasant Point 592 716 Bee Bros., Kingsdown, Timaru .. .. 115 32 Beedell, W, Opihi, Pleasant Point .. 20 30 Bell, John, Levels .. .. .. — 150 Bennett, A. P., Washdyke .. .. —- 20 Besley, T. E. (Levels), Albury .. .. — 208 Bishop, A. L., Pleasant Point .. .. 220 115 Black, W. J., Sutherland's .. .. 1,295 1,236 Blackler, C., Totara Valley, Pleasant Point 950 1,046 Blackler, Owen, Pleasant Point .. .. 3,670 4,350 Blackwood, W. J., Sutherland's, Pleasant 1,154 915 Point Blakemore, George, Opihi, Pleasant Point.. 807 704 Blakemore, W. H., Sutherland's, Pleasant 716 899 Point Bourne, J. L., Pleasant Point .. .. 520 409 Boyd, Mrs. Georgina, Pleasant Point .. 205 228 Bracefield, M. S. (Claremont), Church Street, 93 204 Timaru Brien, M. F., Claremont .. .. 70 102 Brightling, L., Cave .. .. .. 695 866 Broadhurst, W. E., Pareora East .. 83 Nil Brophy, Kyran, Tycho Delivery .. .. •— 423 Brosnahan, D. J., Cave .. .. 222 194 Brosnahan, H., Levels .. .. .. 57 53 Brosnahan, H., Pah Farm, Soadown .. 348 396 Brosnahan, James, Pleasant Point .. 357 532 Brosnahan, Mrs. M., Otipua .. .. 564 720 Brosnahan, M. V., Sutherland's, Pleasant — 145 Point Brosnahan, Patrick, Rosewill .. .. 214 248 Brosnahan, T. W., Seadown .. .. 313 362 Brosnan, T. M., Kerrytown .. .. 65 130 Brown Bros., Sutherland's, Pleasant Point 1,201 643 Brown, Francis, Claremont .. .. 348 364 Brown, H. L., Opihi, Pleasant Point .. 832 1,170 Brown, J. L., Pareora West, Timaru .. 206 Nil Browne, S. J., Meadows, Washdyko .. 12 22 Buckingham, W. T., Cricklewood .. 4,680 4,860 Buckley, T. J., Orowhenua, Temuka .. 186 222 Burns, M. F., Levels .. .. .. 216 235 Burrows, Albert, Pleasant Point .. — 60 Butler, Ernest, Fairview .. .. 156 Nil Butterworth, Robert, Cave .. .. 403 421 Buxton, W. S. (Estate of), Totara Valley, 811 Nil Pleasant Point Cadwallader, W. E., Levels .. .. 30 70 Cain, David, Seadown .. .. .. 78 67 Cain, Samuel, Seadown .. .. 57 109 Cain, William, Seadown .. .. 133 76 Cairns, Henry M, Claremont Rural Delivery 165 156 Caldwell Bros., Otipua .. .. . . 498 379 Cameron, J. E. P., Box 177, Timaru .. 546 708 Campbell Bros., Waitara, Box 33, Pleasant 582 450 Point Campbell, R. and P., Kingsdown .. 649 616 Campbell, R. T., Hadlow, Timaru .. 706 541 Campbell, Samuel, Claremont .. .. — 107 Cargo Bros., Temuka .. .. ,. 482 574 Carmody, Jeremiah, Pleasant Point .. 121 84 Carter, D. T., Pleasant Point .. .. 2,782 2,351 Cartwright, Edward, Levels .. .. 306 150 Cartwrigbt, James, Pleasant Point .. 917 276 Casey, Gerald, Claremont .. .. 150 160 Casey, Richard, Pareora Wost .. .. 10 12 Chapman, C. W., Opihi, Pleasant Point .. 1,003 572 Chapman, James E., Mayfield, Pleasant Point 493 484 Chapman, T. E., "Rosewill," 53 Rathmore 814 812 Street, Timaru Chisholm, A. S., Sutherland's .. .. 166 164 Chittock, F. B., Tycho Delivery, Timaru .. 361 416 Clark, W. J., Timaru-Temuka Delivery, : 30 654 Timaru Cleland, A. J., Sutherland's, Pleasant Point ' 1,269 1,133

No. of Sheep on April 30. April 30, 1926. 1927. Levels County—continued. Cleland, R. G., Sutherland's .. .. 3,045 3,132 Coles, J. G., Tycho Mai! .. . . 256 180 Collett, W. H., Opihi, Pleasant Point .. 795 677 Connolly, Simon, Seadown . . .. 1,630 340 Connolly, William, Kerrytown .. 135 305 Cooper, Peter, Washdyke .. .. 7 20 Corlett, A. M., Oakwood, Gleniti .. 159 255 Coughlan, M., Salisbury Delivery .. 482 300 Crampton, F. G., Kingsdown Delivery, 257 190 Timaru Crossman, A. G., Tyoho Mail, Timaru .. 217 225 Cuthbert, James, Sutherland's, Pleasant Point 265 359 Daley, P., Tycho Mail, Timaru .. .. 281 225 Daley, T„ Tycho .. .. .. 503 661 Daniel, E. H., Kingsdown, Timaru .. 382 424 Davidson, F. E., Cave .. .. .. 643 632 Davison, J. R., Kingsdown, Timaru . . 248 203 Davison, Peter, Pleasant Point .. .. 7 66 Dent, A. G., Pleasant Point .. .. 311 299 Divan Bros., Washdyke .. .. 249 232 Divan, T. C., Levels .. .. .. 248 172 Divan, W., Rosewill .. .. .. 311 220 Doake, R., Tycho Mail.. .. .. 418 410 Doyle, Thomas, Adair .. .. .. 131 96 Driscoll, M., Kerrytown .. .. — 52 Edgar, Robert (Estate of), Seadown Delivery 601 536 Elliott, George E., Claremont .. .. 749 627 Ellis, J. S., Claremont .. .. .. 150 156 Esler, Andrew, Claremont .. .. 253 319 Esler, Mrs. Margaret, Sutherland's, Pleasant 90 233 Point Esler, R. J., Sutherland's, Pleasant Point 117 331 Esler, W. G., Sutherland's .. .. 824 276 Esler, W. J., Levels Valley, Pleasant Point 192 191 Falska, J. W., Tycho Mail, Timaru .. 387 237 Fenwick, A., Sutherland's, Pleasant Point 674 500 Fen wick, John, Pleasant Point .. .. 750 731 Feutz, E. W., Sutherland's .. .. 154 96 Fitzgerald Bros., Dirrah, Kerrytown .. 780 559 Fitzgerald, M. J., Seadown Rural Delivery 703 904 Fitzgerald, Thomas, Seadown .. .. 98 94 Fitzgerald, W. D., Kerrytown .. .. 549 457 Foley, Daniel, Kerrytown .. .. 82 113 Fowler, John, Claremont .. .. 118 82 Fraser, A. J., Hadlow, Timaru .. .. 120 83 Fraser, Alexander, Rosewill, Tycho Delivery, 411 206 Timaru Fraser, D. W., Otipua .. .. .. — 150 Fraser and McTeague, Otipua .. .. 140 Nil Fraser, Donald, Otipua.. .. .. 109 118 Frazer, J. (Kingsdown), P.O., Timaru .. 63 57 Gaffaney, J. A. and L., Temuka .. .. 624 571 Gafianey, Mrs. Julia, Temuka .. .. 190 213 Garrick, T. B., Pleasant Point .. .. 2,213 1,546 Gibson, Alexander, Sutherland's .. 543 510 Giles, N. I., Seadown .. .. .. 78 74 Gill, H. R., Rosewill . . .. .. ! 287 447 Gilliatt, William, Washdyko .. .. — 140 Gillies, Bruce, Tycho .. .. .. — 74 Gilsenan, Michael, Otipua .. .. 20 76 Glass, J. (Estate of), Levels .. .. 524 Nil Glennie, W., Hazelburn, Pleasant Point .. 1,038 1,117 Goldie, J., Pleasant Point .. .. 262 240 Goodwin, L. V., Claremont .. .. I 189 163 Gosling, A. R., Claremont .. .. 1 54 115 Gould, H. J., Pleasant Point .. .. 434 808 Gould, Jane, Pleasant Point .. .. 513 Nil Gould, Richard, Pleasant Point .. .. 264 425 Grant and Seaton, Timaru .. .. 350 150 Grant, Donald, Elloughton Grange, Timaru 3,269 3,599 Grant, J. V., Sutherland's, Pleasant Point 268 232 Gray, W. S., Cave .. .. .. 271 315 Green, John, Gleniti .. .. .. 266 214 Greig, Thomas, Claremont .. .. 16 164 Gudsell, T., Rosewill .. .. .. 194 307 Gunn, W., Sutherland's Delivery, Pleasant 282 236 Point Hall, F., Pleasant Point .. .. 192 208 Hall, H. B., Saltwater Creek .. .. 11 Nil Hall, James, Tycho Mail, Timaru .. 91 90 Hamilton, Andrew, Gleniti .. .. 30 30 Hammond, John, Pareora East .. .. 612 1,016 Hammond, R., Fairview .. .. 53 Nil Hampton, John and George, Kingsdown .. I 49 68 Hanson, S. F„ Pareora .. ., ., 123 ' Nil

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Levels County—continued. Harkness, W. S., Levels .. .. 130 39 Harper, M. 0., Tycho Delivery, Waitawa .. 97 46 Hart, E., Rosewill .. .. .. •—• 429 Hart, Mrs. F. A., Rosewill .. .. 711 771 Hart, R. B., Rosewill .. .. .. 620 402 Hart, T. B., Sutherland's, Pleasant Point .. — 1,269 Hassall, W. S., Claremont .. .. 53 85 Hay and Hornbrook, Washdyke .. .. 176 220 Hedley Bros., Seadown .. .. 815 701 Henderson, D. K., Opihi, Pleasant Point .. 256 310 Henrikson, C. A., Totara Valley, Pleasant 1,535 1,420 Point Hide, C. H., Fairview .. .. .. 64 10 Hide, T. E., Seadown, via Temuka .. 422 352 Hill, William, Pareora West .. .. 456 392 Hindley, P. L., Tycho Delivery .. .. 268 170 Histon, D. P., Pleasant Point .. .. 448 357 Honeywell, W. B., Pleasant Point .. 333 440 Houstown, W. C., Claremont, Timaru .. 5 8 Howden, A., Raincliff, Pleasant Point .. 182 202 Hunter, Peter, Sutherland's Delivery .. 160 180 Hyde, William, Compstall, Timaru .. — j 170 Ivey, T. H., Saltwater Creek, Timaru .. 1,074 690 Ivey, Thomas H., Salisbury, Timaru .. 547 316 Jackson, Alfred, Otipua .. .. 275 415 Jackson, Amos, Washdyke .. .. 28 15 Jackson, George, Otipua .. .. 188 20o Jackson, S. R., Pleasant Point .. .. 411 361 Jamieson, J. P. K., Tycho Flat .. .. 4,144 3,950 Johnson, T. J. (Estate of), Levels .. 395 646 Jones, A. J., Levels .. .. .. 103 87 Jones, S. W., Sutherland's .. .. 329 412 Jones, T. E. and H., Sutherland's, Pleasant 377 214 Point Jones, W. B. S., Tycho Delivery, Timaru .. 488 870 Jukes, Robert, Cricklewood .. .. 131 334 Kelland, A. P., Fairview .. .. 774 884 Kelland, Edwin, Timaru .. .. 846 960 Kelman, A. J., Washdyke Delivery .. 1,390 836 Kelman, John, Timaru Rural, Washdyke .. 510 908 Kelman, W. H. (Washdyke), 35 Evans Street, 45 52 Timaru Kerr, A. E., Cave .. .. .. 1,880 1,912 Kerr, C. E., Kingsdown .. .. 1,712 1,301 Kerr, E. G., Salisbury .. .. .. 322 328 Kerr, J. H., Kingsdown .. .. 94 Nil Kerslake, Gilbert, Sutherland's, Pleasant 1,331 1,136 Point King, F. H. (Kingsmere, Pleasant Point), Box 528 1,137 221, Timaru King, J. C., Landsboro, Timaru .. .. 1,189 1,511 King, W. H., Rosewill .. .. .. 583 428 Kingston, R. C., Opihi, Pleasant Point .. 491 276 Kingston, S., Fairview .. .. .. 374 656 Kirke, C. V., Levels .. .. .. 193 167 Kydd, Robert, Sutherland's .. .. 28 64 Lamb, Alexander R., Sutherland's Delivery, 271 168 Pleasant Point Laurenson, L., Pleasant Point .. .. 52 106 Lawrie, Charles A., Cave .. .. 110 143 Ley, Edwin, Sutherland's Delivery, Pleasant 590 649 Point Ley, W. G., Pleasant Point .. .. 554 509 Little, James, Cave .. .. .. 826 595 Little, W. A., Cave .. .. .. 219 212 Lott, William, Claremont .. .. 331 476 Lyon, C. G., Pleasant Point .. .. 855 796 Macaw Bros., Pleasant Point .. .. 308 315 Mack, W., Fairview .. .. .. 53 50 Mackie, George, Opihi, Pleasant Point .. 109 127 Marshall, J. H., Levels Valley, Tycho Delivery 370 441 Marshall, S. A., Rosewill, Timaru .. 631 621 Mathieson, J. D., Otipua .. .. — 91 Maze, J. and M., Pleasant Point .. .. 941 1,110 MeCann, John, Pleasant Point, Totara 659 659 Valley McCaw Bros., Tycho Flat .. .. — 163 McClintock, Andrew, Gleniti .. .. 225 255 McClintock Bros., Gleniti .. .. 107 127 MeConnell, A. S., Gleniti ., , 43 59 McCully, J. R., Temuka .. .. 400 803 MeKeown, J. J., Hadlow, Timaru .. 374 350 McLean, James, Cricklewood .. .. 1,525 2,136 MeLeod, J. A., Hillcroft, Tycho Flat, Timaru 1,390 1,065

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Levels County—continued. McLeod, P. N., Sutherland's .. .. 219 148 MacMaster, Alex., Totara Valley, Pleasant J 504 950 Point McMaster, Hugh, Cave .. .. .. 300 288 McNab, Roger, Hadlow, Gleniti .. .. 138 93 McPhedran, C. C., Tycho Delivery, Timaru j 538 530 McPhedran, D. T., Coonmoor, Fairview .. i 500 240 McPherson, Alexander, jun., Cave .. j 1,368 1,415 McPherson, W., Rosewill Delivery, Timaru 560 Nil McSweeney, M., Adair .. . . .. 90 90 Mee, J. P. D., Levels .. .. .. 230 220 Miller, Andrew (Estate of), Pleasant Point 691 Nil Miller, David, Pleasant Point .. .. 1,027 1,252 Miller, James, Priest's Corner, Timaru .. 92 111 Miller, John (Estate of), Pleasant Point .. j 413 460 Morrison, Frederick, Tycho Delivery, Timaru j 200 300 Morrison, Thomas F., Tycho Delivory, [ 103 258 Timaru Morrison, W. A., Tycho Delivery, Timaru.. 1,078 448 Mowat, John, Pleasant Point .. .. | 1,785 1,614 Muir, G. A., Sutherland's, Pleasant Point .. 201 j 211 Munro, G. M. M., Dalmore, Pareora .. . 252 j 237 Munro, Mrs. Georgina (Estate of), Pleasant | 59 238 Point Murphy, John, Pleasant Point .. .. [ 369 420 Murphy, R. J., Rosewill, Pleasant Point .. J 783 537 Murray, G. L., Rosewill .. .. j 583 602 New Zealand Refrigerating Company (Li- | 24 50 mited), Smithfield, Timaru Nicol, J. A., Hadlow, Gleniti .. .. I 863 289 Nicol, J. A., Sutherland's, Pleasant Point .. — 287 Norton, W. V., Opihi, Pleasant Point .. 142 HI Oakley, A. L., Hazelburn, Pleasant Point.. 1,520 1,574 O'Boyle, P., Washdyke .. .. —- 306 O'Connell, F. J., Sutherland's .. .. 629 423 O'Connell, Maurice, Sutherland's, Pleasant •— 52 Point O'Connell, Maurice, Totara Valley, Pleasant j 672 622 Point O'Connor, C. M., Seadown Rural Delivery 1,003 335 O'Connor, Jeremiah, Pleasant Point .. I 390 515 O'Connor, Michael, Adair .. .. 118 150 Oed, H. R., Sutherland's .. .. 653 738 Oldfield, F. R., Temuka .. .. 1,606 1 >740 Oliver, Dudley O., Pleasant Point .. | 316 265 O'Neill, Patrick, Cave .. .. .. ! 35 72 O'Neill, W., Cave .. .. .. 204 174 Orbell, C. L., Pentlow, Tycho Delivery, | 2,732 1,932 Timaru Orbell, C. N., Levels .. .. 2,540 Nil Orbell, N. M., Totara Valley, Pleasant Point — 413 Orbell, W. H„ Levels .. .. .. — 2,440 O'Sullivan, Dennis, Tycho Flat, Timaru .. 1,395 1,151 Park, David B., Opihi, Pleasant Point .. | 164 155 Parry, Charles, Salisbury Delivery .. j 204 185 Parry, Rupert (rural mail), Salisbury .. 1 213 188 Paterson, A. V., Seadown .. ..I — 311 Paterson, H. R., Sutherland's, Pleasant Point 745 624 Pickering, W., Claremont .. .. — 150 Pithie, G„ Levels .. .. .. 78 Nil Pooke, F. J., Pareora East .. .. 483 689 Pooke, T. M., Pareora .. .. .. ! 116 1 Porter, P. (Tycho Mail), Rosewill .. ! 584 421 Prattley, E. A., Totara Valley, Pleasant 176 200 Point Priest, J. T. M., Priest's Corner, Timaru .. j 63 6 ' Priest, S. E., Pareora West, Otipua Delivery j 306 393 Purves, W., Pareora West .. .. 243 202 Raddon, F. E., Fairview School, Timaru .. 472 448 Rapsey, W. C., Pareora West .. .. 86 225 Raymond, W. 0., Pleasant Point .. 306 242 Relling, H., Tycho, Timaru .. .. 540 565 Rhodes, Timaru R., Tycho Delivery, Timaru ' 349 383 Rich, G. G., Cave .. .. .. 1,822 1,990 Roberts, A. H., Pleasant Point .. .. 2,127 1,885 Rooke, Leonard, Box 16, Temuka .. 23 39 Rooney Bros., Temuka .. .. 70 165 Ross, Alister, Washdyke .. .. 177 210 Rowe, Samuel, Hazelburn, Pleasant Point 200 Nil Russell, Alexander, Arowhenua, Temuka .. 238 231 Ryan Bros., Pleasant Point .. .. 204 426 Ryan Bros., Sutherland's Delivery, Pleasant 1,487 1,282 Point Salmond, John, Totara Valley, Pleasant Point' 1,201 1,244

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, ; 1926. 1927. Levels County—continued. Saunders, G., Sutherland's Delivery, 32 117 Pleasant Point Savage, Alfred, Sutherland's Delivery, 31 Nil Pleasant Point Scannell, C., Kerrytown .. .. — 159 Scott, Andrew, Kerrytown .. .. 242 202 Scott, John, Kerrytown .. .. 213 114 Seaton, L. R., Totara Valley, Pleasant Point 403 370 Seaton, Richard, Totara Valley, Pleasant 803 803 Point Selbie, E. G., Gleniti .. .. .. 19 Nil Selbie, George D., Claremont (rural delivery) 155 150 Selbie, James M., Tycho (rural delivery), 136 124 Timaru Seyb, A. G., Claremont .. .. .. 118 157 Shaw, John, Box 161, Timaru .. .. ! 76 Nil Shea, M. J., Claremont .. .. .. j 140 97 Shears, J., Gleniti .. .. .. I 86 167 Shewan, F. M., Timaru .. .. 70 230 Sheldon, H. J. D., Sutherland's .. .. 72 Nil Shires, F. W., Hazelburn, Pleasant Point .. 1,158 1,516 Simmons Bros., Kingsdown .. .. — 6 Skinner, D. M., Pleasant Point .. .. 364 282 Smith, C. E. (Estate of), Pleasant Point .. 8 Nil Smith, C. E., Pleasant Point .. .. — 2 Smith, E. E., Claremont (rural mail) .. 320 235 Smith, Frederick, Seadown .. .. 423 366 Smith, H. F., Totara Valley, Pleasant Point 499 377 Smith, H. J., Otipua .. .. . . 128 152 Smith, H. M., Totara Valley, Pleasant Point — 266 Smith, Leonard, G., Tycho (rural delivery), 215 330 Timaru Smith, Leslie J., Tycho delivery, Timaru .. 838 j 831 Smith, Moulds, Totara Valley, Pleasant Point 153 249 Smith, M. S., Pleasant Point .. .. •— "2 Sorenson, Mrs. C., Cave.. . . .. 64 80 Steven, G. H., Rosewill. . .. . . — 470 Squire, F. E., Hadlow, Tycho delivery .. 783 774 Stericker, W. P., Box 131, Timaru .. 322 j 128 Stevenson, W., Levels .. .. . . 398 j 559 Stewart, Donald, Siberia, Albury . . 660 j 956 Stewart, G. T., Tycho delivery, Timaru .. 353 650 Stewart, J. and F., Totara Valley, Pleasant 3,594 I 2,629 Point Stewart, J. T., Tycho mail .. .. 228 79 Stewart, James, Pleasant Point .. .. 302 199 Stewart, R., Otipua .. .. ... 381 388 Stowell, E. W., Pareora West .. .. 265 71 Struthers, R. A., Pleasant Point .. .. 863 255 Struthers, Wm, Hazelburn, Pleasant Point 194 | 284 Stumbles, William, Te Ngawai, Pleasant 244 j 324 Point Sutherland, A., Sutherland's, Pleasant Point 630 ; 760 Talbot, C. M., Hadlow Road, Tycho delivery 1,194 ! 966 Talbot, J. S., Kingsdown .. .. 270 i 370 Talbot, P. R., Claremont .. .. 992 j 847 Tate, Mrs. Agnes, Pareora West .. .. 134 126 Taylor, G. A., Rosewill .. .. .. 406 276 Taylor, R., Kerrytown .. .. .. 103 10 Teahen, D., Levels Valley, Pleasant Point j — 20 Thomson, A. R., Landsboro Road, Timaru.. I 285 j 180 Toohey, James, Temuka .. .. 142 150 Tooley, J. W., Otipua .. .. .. 120 193 Topham, J. W., Arowhenua, Temuka .. 276 297 Toynbee, A. H., Waimataitai, Timaru .. 50 50 Tozer, Frederick, sen., Levels .. .. 134 140 Trott, Mrs. M., Kingsdown .. .. 384 284 Turpie, P. M., Tycho mail, Rosewill .. 67 199 Vickers, E. and E., Hadlow, Timaru .. 206 67 Vincent, A. H., Sutherlands .. .. 1,132 1,565 Vincent, E., Kingsdown .. ... 62 231 Waddington, William, Gleniti .. .. 15 18 Wall, William (rural delivery), Pleasant 1,102 Nil Point Wallace, D. W., Box 216, Timaru .. 110 135 Wallace, J. B., Box 216, Timaru.. . . 20 Nil Ward, T., Fairview .. .. .. 65 8 Watkins, George, Pleasant Point.. .. J 277 403 Watson, A. S., Pleasant Point .. .. 341 275 Watson, P., Otipua .. .. .. 336 588 Weavers, Mrs. Beatrice W., Cave .. 190 215 Westaway, P., Pleasant Point .. .. 345 380 Westgarth Bros. (Kingsdown), Fairlie .. — 230 White, A. S. B., Otipua.. .. .. 2 87 White, D., Claremont .. .. .. 654 570

No. of Rheep on April 30,1 April 30, 1926. 1927. * Levels County—continued. White, E. C. P., Hazelbtirn, Pleasant Point 1,157 804 White, L., Raincliff, Pleasant Point .. —• 2,242 White, It. E., Totara Valley, Pleasant Point — 617 White, W. J., Claremont " .. .. 229 108 Wilkins, A. E., Otipua .. .. .. 36 47 Wilkins, G. H„ Pareora West .. .. 207 130 Wilson, David, Washdyke .. .. 50 Nil Wilson, George R., Totara Valley, Pleasant 1,431 1,670 Point Wilson, J. A. R., Oakwood, Gleniti .. 123 125 Winter, J. B., Cave .. .. .. — 48 Wiseley, Robert, Cave .. .. .. 350 345 Withell, J. W., Otipua .. .. .. 125 153 Wolff, E. E., Totara Valley, Pleasant Point 947 800 Wooffindin, Herbert, Pleasant Point .. 411 321 Wright, N. P., Totara Valley, Pleasant Point 790 627 I Wylie, A. M. ( Opihi, Pleasant Point .. 178 264 185,113 183,489 MACKENZIE COUNTY (In Timaru Subdivision). Adam, H. L., Chamberlain, Albury .. 900 810 Adams, J. W., Ma-waro .. .. 1,433 1,874 Adamson, William, Fairlie .. .. — 11 Aitken, Mrs. E. H., Raincliff, Pleasant Point 62 54 Allan, Andrew, Kimbell .. .. — 65 Allan, Joseph, Ben Ohau, Lake Pukaki .. 3,824 ; 4,224 Allan, Robert, Ashwiek Flat, Fairlie .. 361 j 408 Allan, Walter, Allandale, Fairlie .. — i 396 Anderson, Claude, Albury .. .. 31 60 Anderson, K., Allandale, Fairlie .. .. 530 410 Angland, I)., Albury .. .. .. 855 i 915 Angland, J. W., Albury .. .. 306 j 370 Angus, James, Glenfield, Lake Pukaki .. — j 3,600 Annan, J. W., Kimbell .. .. .. 156 107 Annett, John M., Airies (private bag), Fairlie 2,299 j 2,360 Anniss, J., Edgemere, Fairlie .. .. 1,6111,291 Anniss, Miss M., Burke's Pass .. .. 4,710 j 4,743 Anniss, Walter, Sherwood Downs, Fairlie .. 719 771 Archibald, T. A., Allandale, Fairlie .. 266 322 Armstrong, D., Sherwood Downs, Fairlie .. 414 i 417 Askin, H. W., Aorangi Downs, Albury .. 3,523 3,560 Austin Bros., Albury .. .. .. 2,664 2,713 Bain, W., Fairlie .. .. .. 51 Nil Baker, Edwin, Albury .. .. .. 756 964 Ballantyne, Peter, Cave .. .. 95 79 Barrett, W. A., Albury .. .. .. 37 Nil Barron, James, Sherwood Downs, Fairlie ... 2,069 2,745 Barry, John, Ma-waro .. .. .. 389 j 408 Bartram, B. P. (Executors of), Fairlie .. 1,082 1,503 Beauehamp, R. R., Lake Tekapo .. — 530 Bell, F. H., Fairlie .. .. .. Ill 187 Besley, Thomas E., Albury .. .. 1,119 916 Black, M., Melville Downs, Fairlie .. 733 1,253 Black, W., Lake Tekapo .. .. 253 j 81 Black, W., and Co., Mount John, Lake Tepako 3,000 4,059 Blackler, O., Hazleburn, Pleasant Point .. 2,075 2,432 Blackler, J. W., Trentham, Fairlie .. 169 256 Bracken, Christopher, Albury .. .. 560 j 537 Bray, A. P., Sherwood Downs, Fairlie .. 424 417 Bray, John, Cattle Valley, Fairlie .. 909 Bray, John, Fairlie .. .. .. 1 > 880 1,835 Bray, S. P., Lilydale, Sherwood Downs, 3,022 2,502 Fairlie Brien, H. G., Kimbell .. .. .. 554 688 Broadhead, John G., Kimbell .. .. 991 1,142 Brosnahan, C., Ma-waro .. .. 291 264 Brosnahan, P., Albury .. .. . . — 143 Brosnan, Patrick, Albury .. .. 339 222 Brown, Samuel J., Albury .. .. 632 942 Brown, William C., Mount Nessing, Albury 569 662 Brownlie, J., Fairlie .. .. .. 1,060 481 Bruce, C. K., Fairlie, Raincliff delivery .. -— 47 Buckley, F. H., Fairlie .. .. .. 1,321 1,281 Buckley, F. W., Beauchop's Hill, Burke's Pass 1,965 2,001 Buckley, M. W., Mowbray Downs, Fairlie.. 1,753 2,408 Burgess, J. A., Winscombe, Fairlie .. 208 212 Burnett, A., Aorangi, Cave .. .. 830 664 Burnett, Andrew, Tasman Islands, Cave .. 213 358 Burnett, Misses J. and ,1. A., Cox's Downs, .1,065 1,203 Cave Burnett, Miss M. J., Cave .. . . — 358 Burnett, Mrs. A. E., Lake Tekapo, Cave .. 498 1 Nil

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No. of Sheep on April 30, [ April 30, 1926. | 1927. Mackenzie County—continued. Burnett, T. D., " Corriearraek," Cave .. 1,346 1,396 < Burnett, T. J)., Mount Cook Station, Fairlie 4,661 4,839 ( Burrell Bros., Albury .. .. .. 378 714 ( Buss, Georgo H., Punaroa, Fairlie .. 1,188 942 1 Bussell, J. tS., Kimbell, Fairlie .. .. —• 406 i Bussell, T. F., Fairlie .. .. .. 1,197 999 i Butters, J., Sherwood Downs, Fairlie .. 990 1,000 1 Cain, Mrs. Emily J., Albury .. . . 164 192 i Cameron, J. E. P., Ben Ohau, Lake Pukaki 4,582 5,210 Cameron, James, Fairlie .. .. 318 312 Campbell, A. F., Fairlie .. .. 1,337 1,229 Campbell, H., Albury .. .. .. 90 145 Campbell, J ohn, Albury .. .. 225 255 Campbell, John, Box 38, Albury.. .. 616 479 Cantwell, W. H., Albury .. .. 150 240 Capill, A. G., Ashwick, Fairlie .. .. 918 811 Carney, C. P., Kimbell .. .. .. 344 387 Carter Bros., Middle Valley, Fairlie .. 910 972 Cartwright, Robert, Fairlie .. .. j 246 293 Cartwright, W., Allandale, Fairlie .. ' 247 394 Casey, W., Albury .. .. .. I 1,055 j 971 Caskey, Robert, Clayton, Fairlie .. 476 607 Caswell, R., Sherwood Downs, Fairlie .. 410 405 Chisholm, James, Ma-waro .. .. 346 364 Clark, E., Burke's Pass .. .. — 1,170 Collins, W. H., Lambrook, Fairlie .. ; 410 279 Cone, F. E., Fairlie .. .. .. 341 21 Connolly, L. W., Ben Ohau, Lake Pukaki .. 3,915 3,750 Connor Bros., Crieklewood .. .. — 360 Connor, Mrs. Mary, Crieklewood .. .. 364 Nil Cook, W. H., Fairlie .. .. .. 606 689 Cooling, G. H., Crieklewood .. .. 36 16 Cooling, H. J., Crieklewood .. .. 125 179 Corbett, James, Crieklewood .. .. 1,456 1,240 Corbett, James, jun., Crieklewood .. 68 137 Cordes, Charles, Fairlie .. .. 469 534 Cordes, W. F., Fairlie .. .. .. 261 247 Cotterell, A. .. .. .. — 135 Crampton, Frank, Fairlie .. .. 447 467 Crampton, T. B., Avoea, Fairlie .. .. 744 885 Gratis, Aliek, Fairlie .. .. .. 491 440 Curtis, R. C., Albury .. .. .. 443 268 Cuthbertson, D. J . A., Kimbell .. .. — 212 Dale, A., Albury .. .. .. 2,460 2,517 Dale, H. S., Albury .. .. .. 988 948 Dale, Samuel, Fairlie .. .. .. 106 200 Darling, T., Allandale, Fairlie .. .. 308 477 Davidson, F. J., Albury .. .. 903 787 Davidson, W., Fairlie .. .. .. 1,843 1,641 Davidson, W. I v., Ma-waro .. .. 822 841 Davie, R., Chamberlain, Albury .. .. 405 415 Dines, George, W., Fairlie .. .. j 238 213 Dobson, A. L., Butcher, Fairlie .. .. 46 40 Don, W. 0., Sawdon, Burke's Pass .. 3,599 3,753 Donaldson, R., Albury .. .. .. 777 599 Dore, W. J., Punaroa, Fairlie .. .. 390 376 Dorman, A., Fairlie .. .. .. 381 291 Doyle, E. H., Fairlie .. .. .. 380 515 Dunnett, John, Fairlie .. .. .. 222 Nil Elkis, John, Ma-waro .. .. .. 305 438 Elliott, Daniel, Albury .. .. .. 214 300 Ellis, C. R., Fairlie .. .. .. 731 574 Esler, Alexander, Cave .. .. .. 204 205 Evans, W. T., Winseombe, Fairlie .. j 1,830 2,065 Ewart, D., Sherwood Downs, Fairlie .. 442 575 Farquhar, J., Kimbell .. .. .. 913 . 959 Fisher, H. H., Albury .. .. .. 3,945 I 4,312 Pluming, Alexander, Allandale, Fairlie .. 252 j 597 Fraser Bros., Ashwick Flat, Fairlie .. 247 ; Nil Fraser, D., Albury .. .. .. 1,078 ! 1,607 Fraser, R., Albury .. .. .. 1,984 : 1,878 Freme, Andrew, Fairlie .. .. 252 ! 169 Fulton, I. H., Crieklewood .. .. 394 : 400 Gainsford, F. G., Albury .. .. 582 589 Galbreath, L. H., Ashwick Flat, Fairlie .. — 184 Gallagher, Gerad, Sherwood Downs, Fairlie 772 1,070 Gallon, Mrs. C., Albury .. .. 580 565 Gallen, E., Albury .. .. .. 1,108 1,140 Gallon, J. J., Albury .. .. .. 408 408 Gallen, Michael, Fairlie .. .. 440 472 Gallen, William, Fairlie .. .. 40 46 Galway, Christopher, Clayton, Fairlie .. 1 ,426 1,650 Gardner, A., Gorge Road, Fairlie .. .. — 181 Geddes, A., Fairlie .. .. .. I 354 413 !

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Mackemzie County—continued. Gibson, P. J., Sherwood Downs .. .. 1,221 1,600 Giddings, George, Fairlie . . .. 68 170 Gillingham, A. E., Cave .. .. 684 707 Gillingham, A. H., Fairlie .. .. 682 759 Gillingham, R., Fontmell, Fairlie .. 1,418 1,403 Gillingham, R. B., Fairlie .. .. 1,153 1,158 Gillingham, R. E., Fairlie .. .. 5 Nil Glass, A. John, Mount Nessing, Albury .. 13 672 Glen Lyon, Limited, Clearburn, Kurow .. 7,355 7,300 Goodman, K. D., Punaroa, Fairlie . . 1,157 1,279 Goodwin, E., Fairlie .. .. .. 1,204 1,280 Gould, E. J., Raincliff, Pleasant Point .. 503 653 Gould Bros., Bush Flat, Albury .. t 2,124 Nil Graham, Frederick, Burke's Pass .. ! 1,044 1,246 Graham, James, Cattle Valley, Fairlie .. \ 425 472 Grant, Andrew, AUandale, Fairlie .. j 5,915 6,417 Grant, John, Ashwick Flat, Fairlie .. | 170 Nil Grant, J. W., Gray's Hills (private bag), 12,859 14,993 Fairlie Grant, Donald, Fairlie .. .. .. — 206 Grant, Mrs. E. H., (private bag), Fairlie .. 4,657 4,800 Grant, R. A., Strathcona, Fairlie .. 4,311 4,494 Green, George, Kimbell .. .. 257 300 Groundwater, James, Albury- .. .. 661 755 Gudex, W. E. A., Fairlie .. .. 1,051 1,096 Gudsell, T. C., Cattle Valley, Fairlie .. 434 542 Guildford, F. C., Cattle Valley, Fairlie .. 1,181 671 Guildford, F. H., Cattle Valley, Fairlie .. — 994 Guinness and Le Cren, Glentanner and Birch 7,857 8,772 Hill, Fairlie Guinness Bros., Clayton, Fairlie.. .. 1,196 1,201 Guthrie Bros., Ma-waro.. .. .. 550 791 Guy, John, Albury .. .. .. 573 560 Hamilton, C. W. F., Irishman's Creek, Fairlie 5,549 5,417 Hamilton, W. F., Ashwick, Fairlie .. 1,017 1,178 Hammond, C. W., and Son, Kimbell .. 2,510 2,780 Hammond, H., Burke's Pass .. .. 2,487 2,555 Hanham, C. K., Rainoliff, Fairlie .. 372 Nil Hanmer, H. G., Mount Nessing, Albury .. — 2,254 Harper, Samuel, Trentham, Fairlie .. 229 534 Harris, E. J., Crieklewood .. .. 144 202 Hartley, H., Opawa, Albury .. .. 1,300 Nil Harvey, L., Trentham, Fairlie .. .. 400 393 Hawkes, Mrs. Marion, Lake Tekapo .. 4,090 3,842 Hawkins, T., Crieklewood .. .. 1,616 1,563 Hayman, J. E., Tasman Downs, Lake Tekapo 1,801 1,859 Haytor. F. (Executors of), Rollesby, Burke's 3,783 3,946 Heddell, C. H., Albury .. .. .. 1,130 1,248 Higgs, William, Albury .. .. 394 390 Hogg, Thomas, Ma-waro .. .. 277 259 Holland, C. H., Sherwood Downs, Fairlie .. 1,255 1,675 Hone, T., Albury .. .. .. 523 417 Hope Bros., Burke's Pass .. .. 14,276 15,741 Hope, H. N., Kimbell .. .. .. 42 70 Horgan, W., Crieklewood .. .. 440 Nil Hosken and Vincent, Simon's Pass, Fairlie 3,789 4,111 Howell, O., Cattle Valley, Fairlie .. 1,184 1,141 Howes, Christopher, Sherwood Downs, Fairlie 1,050 1,345 Howes, V., Albury .. .. .. 1,387 1,780 Howey, J. C., Kimbell .. .. .. Nil 45 Hubbard, VV., Albury .. .. .. 116 106 Hutt, W. J., Fairlie .. .. .. 779 762 Hyland, James, Cave .. .. .. 505 530 Imrie, W. G., Mount Nessing, Albury .. 1,985 Nil Inman, E. W., Fairlie .. .. .. 907 ' 880 Innes and Co., Black Forest, Fairlie .. 4,285 5,750 Innes and Co., Haldon No. 1, Fairlie .. 3,215 2,750 Innes and Co., Haldon No. 2, Fairlje .. 5,000 4,500 Innes, James, Stoney Creek, Fairlie .. 5,500 6,000 Ireland, John, Kimbell .. .. .. — 816 Irving, Allan B., Albury .. .. 548 580 Irving, D., Albury .. .. .. 510 510 Irving, John, Albury . . .. .. 450 502 Irving, R. W„ Albury .. .. .. 1,097 1,207 Irving, Samuel, Albury .. .. .. 719 884 Isitt Bros., Fairlie .. .. .. 497 Nil Isitt, C. W., Fairlie .. .. .. 468 1,084 Isitt, F., Fairlie .. .. .. — 580 Jack, J. C., Albury .. .. .. — 55 Jones, 15., Ashwick, Fairlie .. .. 38J 591 Jones, G., Clayton, Fairlie .. .. 711 828 Jones, C. B., Ashwick Flat, Fairlie .. 112 14 ICeefle, G. J., Kimbell .. .. .. 256 263

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Mackenzie County—continued. Keenan, P., Fairlie .. .. .. 1,522 1,402 Kelynack, K. H.., Cavo .. .. .. 378 269 Itidd, D. C., Burke's Pass .. .. 1,487 1,574 Kidd, G. C., Albury . . . . .. 530 427 Kidd, John, Burke's Pass .. .. 1,139 Nil Kidd, Peter, Albury .. .. .. 1,405 1,425 Lake, P. C., Fairlie .. .. .. 52 119 Le Cren, H. J., Winsoombe, Fairlie .. 481 605 Le Cren, V., Lake Tekapo (private bag), 3,912 3,776 Fairlie Le Cren, V. L., Te Puke, Fairlie .. .. 889 j 1,513 Le Cren, Vivian L., Fairlie .. .. 2,430 | 2,743 Lee, H. P., Cricklewood ,. .. 446 I 399 Lee, M. J., Cricklewood.. .. .. 408 506 Leitch, Robert, Fairlie .. .. .. 4,441 4,500 Leslie, C. V., Ma-waro . . .. .. 446 518 Ley, Charles, Glenrock, Pleasant Point .. I 520 485 Loonies, D., Albury .. .. .. 120 132 Luscombe, H. J., Albury .. .. 1,411 ! 1,039 Lyford, L., Ben Ohau, Lake Pukaki .. ' 2,9.50 3,510 Lyons, D., Chastleton, Fairlie .. .. 821 371 Maeaulay, J., Albury .. .. .. 1,991 2,089 MacBeth, J. S., Sherwood Downs, Fairlie — 312 Maedonald, Ernest, Fairlie . . .. j 2,247 1,454 Maedonald, J. E., Middle Valley, Fairlie .. — 1,092 Maedonald, T., Winscombe, Fairlie .. 1,052 1,198 Maekay, A. H. I)., Albury .. .. 759 775 Mackenzie Bros., Messrs., Clayton, Fairlie.. 15,625' 16,751 Mackenzie, Simon, Raincliff, Pleasant Point 3,412 3,129 Mackenzie, W. H., Mount Nessing, Albury 2,260 2,486 Mackintosh, C., Sherwood Downs, Fairlie .. 418 435 Macintosh, John, Fairlie .. .. 1,747 1,682 Macrae, Alexander, Sherwood Downs, Fairlie 1,114 1,177 Major, William, Cricklewood .. .. 60 138 Malthus, C., Cave .. .. .. 670 766 Mannix, J., Cricklewood .. .. — 51 Marshall, G. L., Cave .. .. .. 213 359 Martin, Mrs. Ellen, Maryburn, Fairlie .. 2,993 3,096 Matheson, John (Executors of), Simon's 3,523 3,909 Pass, Fairlie Mathias, C. L., Fairlie .. .. .. 3,668 3,939 Mathias, C. L., Guide Hill, Fairlie .. 2,646 2,707 McCort, J., Albury .. . . .. 513 658 McDonald, A. W., Limestone Valley, Albury 209 142 McDonald, George, Kimbell .. . . 127 123 McDonald, J., Lambrook, Kimbell .. 170 376 McEwan, James, Box 40, Albury .. 1,446 1,030 McGregor, F. L., 194 Bealey Avenue, Christ- 916 808 church McGregor, L. J., Fairlie.. .. .. 670 746 McKerchar Bros., Ma-waro .. .. 1,426 1,379 McKinnon, Mrs. Annie, Kimbell .. .. 50 54 McLean, James, Fairlie .. 2,700 2,850 McMannus and Rose, Fairlio .. .. 640 1,161 McMillan, Mrs. Margaret J., Burke's Pass .. 150 148 McPherson, Neil, Sherwood Downs, Fail-lie 438 Nil Miller, Joseph, Fairlie .. .. .. 538 450 Moffatt, John, Cave .. .. .. 702 Nil Moorhead, T. H., Fairlie .. .. 537 518 Moran, George, Fairlie .. .. .. 1,447 1,326 Morris, T. G., Fairlio .. .. .. 853 912 Morrison, Donald, Albury . . .. 632 708 Morton, D. 8., Albury .. .. .. 308 309 Moses, W. J., Cave .. .. .. — 500 Muir, Thomas, Cricklewood .. .. 74 106 Munro, H. A., Box 59, Fairlie .. .. 30 40 Murray, B. N., Lake Tekapo .. .. 9,080 9,570 Murray, G., Braemar, Lake Tekapo .. 2,392 1,631 Murray, Mrs. Mary, Tekapo .. .. 4,541 5,243 Murray, R„ Winsoombe .. .. 80 168 Naughton, M., Ma-waro .. .. 385 327 Neill, F. F., Albury .. .. .. 4,560 6,060 Nelson, W. A., Cave .. .. .. 988 539 Nixon and Innes-Jones, Rhoboro Downs, 2,126 2,909 Lake Pukaki Norton, C. T., Mount Nessing, Albury . . 697 700 Nunn, S. H., Cricklewood . . . . 30 262 O'Connor, J. J., Allaudale, Fairlie . . 490 Nil O'Dowd Bros., Melville Downs, Fairlie .. 180 273 O'Donnell, M. J., Cricklewood .. . . 114 157 O'Neill Bros., Fairlie .. .. .. 799 561 O'Neill, Denis, Fairlie .. .. . . 538 313 O'Reilly, Daniel, Fairlie .. .. 215 163 O'Reilly, Michael, Albury .. .. 431 338 Page, J. J., Lake Tekapo .. .. 6,055 6,687

j No. of Sheep on April 30,1 April 30, | 1926. 1927. Mackenzie County—continued. Parker, C. A., Burke's Pass .. .. 2,519 I 2,558 Parr, Oliver, Raincliff, Pleasant Point .. 861 , 8(53 Paterson, James R., Cave . . .. 435 j 628 Patton, G. H., Allandale, Fairlie .. 442 j 465 Pearce, W. H., Cave .. .. .. 64 : 112 Power, Joseph, Sherwood Downs, Fairlie .. 600 : 656 Power, Miss Sarah (Estate of), Mount 1,366 j 1,461 Nessing, Albury Preston, Joseph, Rhoboro Downs Station, 3,486 i 4,050 Pukaki Price, Robert, Albury .. .. .. 230 184 Pringle, James, A., Forest Downs, Fairlie .. 108 ; 3,167 Pringle, J. A., Richmond, Fairlie .. 7,523 ! 5,734 Ralston, A., Cave .. .. .. 390 ■ 428 Rapley, William, Sherwood Downs, Fairlie 561 I 503 Rayne, A., Sherwood Downs, Fairlie .. — 1,700 Renahan, M., Albury .. .. .. 264 206 Richards, J. O., Mount Nessing, Albury .. — j 2,747 Riddle, 1). B., Fairlie .. .. .. 255 j 233 Roberts, A., Cave .. .. .. 322 i 255 Robertson, B. S., Clayton Settlement, Fairlie 1,292 | 1,425 Robertson, William A., Rangiura, Fairlie .. 840 j 1,132 Robinson, John, Box 66, Fairlie .. . . 774 718 Ross, C., Sherwood Downs, Fairlie .. 751 663 Ross, D., Albury .. .. .. 357 360 Ross, D., Burke's Pass .. .. .. 1,587 1,550 Ross, W. F., Albury .. .. .. 797 887 Ross, William, Ashwick Flat, Fairlie . . 460 540 Sadler, N. L., Fairlie .. .. .. 310 355 Sadler, O. T. A., Box 142, Fairlie .. 460 251 Salt, A. J., Trentham, Fairlie . . .. — 403 Sams, W. M., Balmoral, Fairlie .. .. 5,930 6,410 Sangster and Snushall, Fairlie .. .. 2,105 1,878 Sargent, William, Muritah, Albury . . 1,138 1,158 Saville, F. G., Fairlie .. .. .. — 1,931 Scales, T., Albury .. . . .. 492 543 Scanes, F. G., Fairlie .. .. .. 2,001 Nil Scarlett, James, Cattle Valley, Fairlie .. 1,065 1,136 Scott, A. L., Cave .. . . .. 283 284 Scott, John, Mount Hay, Lake Tekapo .. 2,609 3,028 Scott, J. E„ Sherwood Downs, Fairlie .. 1,535 1,971 Scott, W., Canfield, Fairlie .. .. —■ 305 Seay, Robert, Winscombe, Fairlie .. 1,639 1,674 Seay, T. J., Burke's Pass .. .. 5,000 6,510 Seymour and Malthus, Tekapo .. .. 3,84-2 4,235 Seymour, A. R., Cave . . .. .. 73 101 Shallcrass, C. A., Albury .. .. 850 1,036 Sharp, W. E., Cricklewood .. .. 110 Nil Shirres, J. V., Sherwood Downs, Fairlie .. 1,888 2,152 Shute, R., Kimbell .. .. .. 60 67 Siegert, Julius, and Sons, Box 122, Fairlie .. 1,082 884 Sim, Charles, Lambrook, Fairlie .. .. 177 316 Simpson Bros., Mount Nessing, Albury .. 497 591 Simpson, Mrs. Mary, Mount Nessing, Albury 3,805 3,844 Simpson, Thomas, Albury . . .. 709 632 Sims, John, Bellatt, Fairlie .. .. 210 275 Sinclair, G. W., Albury .. .. .. 217 275 Smail, Andrew, Albury .. .. .. 297 445 Smillie, J. H., Chamberlain, Albury .. — 170 Smith, A. S., Fairlie .. .. .. 30 Nil Smith, F. H., Albury .. .. .. 3,997 2,824 Smith, Isaac H., Albury .. .. 678 723 Smith, O. R., Kimbell, Fairlie .. .. 538 Nil Smith, Thomas B., Kimbell .. .. •— 728 Smith, T. L., Albury .. .. .. 505 813 Smith, W. T., Ma-waro .. .. 1,239 1,141 Smyth, R. B., Chamberlain, Albury .. 832 1,137 Snushall, J. W., Fairlie .. .. .. 551 580 Stevens, Dr. W. E., Ma-waro .. .. 1,380 1,550 Stevenson, William, Albury .. .. 666 768 Stewart, Donald, Albury .. .. 1,506 1,804 Struthers, J. H., Ma-waro .. .. 227 282 Sullivan Bros., Ma-wa.ro .. .. 810 823 Sullivan, John, Albury .. .. .. 176 214 Symes, IT. A., Ashwick Flat, Fairlie .. — 75 Talbot, C. J. and G. W., Fairlie .. .. 2,210 2,355 Tinkler, Mrs. Annie, Albury .. .. — 52 Tipping, E. C., Cricklewood .. .. 486 493 Tritt, H., Trentham, Fairlie .. .. — 263 Tritt and Salt, Trentham, Fairlie .. 433 Nil Trotter, John, Fairlie .. .. .. 1,541 1,270 Urquhart, D., Burke's Pass .. .. 4,428 4,569 Valentine, A. G., Pukaki .. .. 3,240 Nil Valentine, H. J., Middle Valley, Fairlie .. — 91 Voight, J. C., Cricklewood .. .. 524 374

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I No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Mackenzie County—continued. Waddell, W. A., Crioklewood .. .. 230 109 Wall and Blakeston, Albury .. .. 3,844 3,823 Walsh, H. P., Crioklewood .. .. 408 414 Wareing, C. R., Fairlie .. .. .. 862 820 Wareing, Percy, Fairlie .. .. 630 655 Waters, C. B., Kimbell .. .. .. 290 297 Waters, H. G., Chamberlain, Albury .. 2,106 2,831 Waters, W. M., M'a-waro .. .. 873 885 Watson, John, Rhoboro Downs, Lake Pu- 2,734 2,964 kaki Westgarth Bros., Pairlie .. .. 1,502 1,549 Whatman, C. HPairlie .. . . 809 739 White, O. J., Sherwood Downs, Pairlie .. 655 646 White, W. P. 0., Allandale, Pairlie .. 581 514 Whyte, Leslie, Box 69, Fairlie .. .. 213 211 Whyte, James, Lake Pukaki .. .. 1,017 1,425 Willetts, T. H., Pairlie .. .. .. 398 488 Williams, N. H., No. 11, Sherwood Downs, 510 420 Pairlie Williams, R. T., Cave .. .. .. 355 648 Wills, M. T., Opawa, Albury .. .. — 1,680 Wilson, J., Kimbell .. .. .. 256 270 Wood, Henry, Albury .. .. .. 142 82 Wood, James, Albury .. .. .. 397 457 Wood, Mrs. J. W., Asliwick Flat, Pairlie .. 507 529 Wreford, Samuel S., Ma-waro .. .. 1,025 799 490,245 527,777 WA1MATE COUNTY (In Timaru Subdivision). Adam, J., Makikihi . . .. .. 590 387 Adams, P. J. (Deep Creek delivery), Waimate 237 312 Adams, George, Hakataramea, Duntroon .. 632 577 Ainge, W. G. H., Arno, Waimate .. 1,655 2,720 Aira5', James, Motukaika, Cave, Orton .. 860 688 Alexander, Joseph, Makikihi .. .. — 87 Allan, W. H., Glenavy .. .. .. 148 112 Allan, William (Maungati delivery), Timaru 343 405 Allen Bros., Waihao Forks . . . . 862 570 Allen, Henry S. (Grassy Hills delivery), Wai- 622 471 mate Allen, Joseph, Waihao Forks .. .. 400 Nil Allen, W. McG., Bourndale, Hunter .. 236 346 Allnutt, H., Morven .. .. .. 10 32 Alty, J. B., Waimate .. .. .. 75 180 Aymes, Alfred, Motukaika, Cave.. .. 734 697 Anderson, William, Lyalldale, St. Andrew's 321 336 Andrews, Isaac, Waihao Downs .. .. 1,132 Nil Andrews, J. H., Glenavy .. .. 1,004 787 Annett, William, St. Andrew's .. .. 521 605 Anstey, J. T., Hunter (rural mail) .. 649 726 Armstrong, Andrew, Waihao Downs, Wai- 942 979 mate Armstrong, James, Waihao Downs, Waimate 1,621 1,540 Armstrong, J. W. (Hunter delivery; .. 1,502 1,257 Armstrong, Mrs. Margaret (Hunter delivery) 329 205 Armstrong, Thomas (Pentland Hills de- 1,079 1,044 livery), Waimate Armstrong, Walter, Hillside, Waihao Downs, 663 661 Waimate Ashworth, W. C., Waihao Porks .. 238 i 247 Atkinson and Sutherland, Messrs., Morven 844 ! 58 Aubrey, A. L., Waihao Downs, Waimate .. 1,673 j 2,317 Auvergne, L. de, Waihao Forks .. — j ' 355 Ayrey, A. S., Bourndale, Waimate .. 246 j 213 Ayson, C. L., Hakataramea .. ... 870 | 1,380 Bagrie, Robert, St. Andrew's . . .. 114 77 Baikic, Andrew, Waihao Downs, Waimate 462 1 391 Baikie Bros., Waihao Downs, Waimate .. 387 348 Baikie, John, Glenavy .. .. .. 2,298 2,481 Baikie, J ohn, Hakataramea .. .. 1,424 ; 1,525 Bailey, S. P., Morven .. .. .. 1,197 j 1,262 Bailey, Samuel J., Morven .. .. 1,282 1,142 Baker, G. B., Craigmore, Cave .. .. 719 709 Baker, Mrs. Jessie, Waituna, Waimate .. 52 62 Barber, George, (Estate of), St. Andrew's.. 141 157 Barclay, George, Waihaorunga, Waimate 2,635 2,640 Barclay, W., Hakataramea . . .. 132 128 Barnett, A. W., Morven .. .. 456 464 Batchelor, Mrs. H., St. Andrew's .. 228 73 Beattie, W. J., St. Andrew's .. .. 731 : 944 Belfield Estate, Hakataramea .. .. 1,211 2,119

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Waimate County—continued. Bell, Archibald, Waihao Downs, Waimate 809 737 Bell, G. A., Esk Valley, St. Andrew's .. 6 310 Bell, G. E. (Grassy Hills delivery), Waimate 992 882 Bell, J. R., Morven .. .. .. 090 1,053 Bell, A rs. Marie, St. Andrew's .. .. 222 89 Bell, N. T., Southburn .. .. .. 760 693 Bell, W. J., Southburn .. .. .. 479 415 Bell, William, Woodstock, Waimate .. 476 419 Bell, W. H., Waimate .. .. .. 204 Nil Bennett, A. L., Lyalldale, St. Andrew's .. 78 .120 Bennett, J. E., Southburn .. .. 674 505 Bennett, V. C., Motukaika, Cave .. 1,375 1,558 Bird, Thomas Henry, Maungati, Timaru .. 548 : 602 Bishop, H. W., Lyalldale, St. Andrew's .. 800 1 459 Bishop, L. R., Esk Valley, St. Andrew's .. 689 j 629 Black, R., Waihao Downs, Waimate .. 2,335 2,075 Black, R. W., Waihao Downs, Waimate .. 2,985 2,525 Black, W. T. (private bag), Waimate .. — ! 764 Blackmore, J. E., Cannington, Cave .. 774 | 785 Blair, D. J., Morven .. .. .. 765 | Nil Blair, J. K., Morven .. .. .. 1,104 2,127 Blank, E. C., St. Andrew's .. .. 212 99 Blue, J. H, Esk Valley, St. Andrew's .. — 1,099 Borman, J. A., Bankfield, St. Andrew's .. 47 71 Bowker, V., Motukaika, Cave .. .. 2,369 1,934 Bowron, W. G., Scotston, St. Andrew's .. 1,353 Nil Boyce, W. J., Waimate .. .. 107 110 Boyd, James, Makikihi . . .. 123 101 Breslin and Wall, Glenavy .. .. 920 152 Briggs, John, Waihao Downs .. .. 381 456 Brohan, J., Morven . . .. .. 270 185 Brosnahan, James, Morven .. .. 150 Nil Brosnahan, T. R., Cannington, Cave .. 250 135 Brown, Alexander, jun., Waihao Downs, 849 581 Waimate Brown Bros., Morven . . .. . . 239 306 Brown, T. J., Waimate .. . . 198 134 Brown, W. (Estate of), Waihao Downs . . 793 1,648 Bruce, J., Morven .. .. .. 742 718 Brunton, David, Otaio .. .. . . 203 221 Bryce, W. M., Arno, Waimate .. .. 200 Nil Buchanan, Mrs. Janet, Waihao Downs .. 164 204 Buckingham, A. J., Hunter . . . . — 53 Buckingham, D. A., Waimate .. .. 379 490 Bunting and Haslett, Maungati .. .. 41 132 Burke, Peter, Morven .. .. .. 550 561 Byrnes, Peter, Willowbridge , . .. 316 289 Cain, Robert (Grassy Hills delivery), Wai- 1,125 1,306 mate Caird, D., jun., Southburn . . .. 618 500 Caird, John, Southburn.. .. .. 690 998 Cairns, C. T., Hakataramea .. . . 306 386 Calder, William, Maungati .. .. 681 734 Caldwell, F., Morven .. .. . . 518 365 Cameron, A. P., Hakataramea .. .. 2,405 3,531 Cameron, H. E., Viewfield, Hakataramea .. 1,082 882 Cameron, H. E., The Swamp, Omarama .. 308 454 Cameron, J. E. P., Box 177, Timaru .. 2,131 1,541 Cameron W., Wainui, Hakataramea .. 174 106 Campbell Bros., Cave .. .. .. 951 1,417 Campbell, David, Hook.. .. .. 738 915 Campbell, William, St. Andrew's.. .. 924 930 Carroll, John James, Glenavy .. .. 432 502 Carroll, Miss Honor, Glenavy .. .. 102 102 Cartwriglit, James, St. Andrew's.. .. 121 184 Casey, James, Cave .. .. .. 599 390 Casey, G. P., Motukaika, Cave .. .. 179 149 Casey, P. P., Motukaika, Cave .. .. — 254 Caswell, Mark, Lyalldale, St. Andrew's .. 335 448 Chamberlain, J. W., Southburn .. .. 850 846 Childs, R. B., Otaio .. .. .. 338 235 Chisholm, D. (Estate of), Timaru-Salisbury 693 673 delivery, Bluecliffs Christie, John, Allanholme, Waihao Forks 358 258 Clarke, M., Hook, Waimate .. .. 158 103 Cleave, J. R., Hakataramea .. .. 731 560 Cleland, G. W. (Grassy Hills delivery), Wai- 2,307 2,058 mate Cleveland, Albert, Morven .. .. 129 Nil Cochrane, Alexander, Hook, Waimate .. 91 397 Cochrane Bros., Waimate .. .. —- 37 Cocks, G. W., St. Andrew's .. .. 11 1,360 Cocks, John, Gordon's Valley Road (rural 572 1,045 delivery), Timaru

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1027; Waimate County—continued. Colbourne, D., Waimate .. .. 750 1,171 Coles, J. G., Otaio .. .. .. 565 463 Collier, S. F., Otaio Gorge, St. Andrew's .. 1,620 1,644 Columb, Charles, Studholme .. .. 75 259 Colvill, T. A., Waihao Downs .. .. 576 494 Cookson, A. H., Maungati .. .. 244 280 Coolin|, G. W. A., Waihao Downs .. 471 375 Cooney, J. P., Morven .. .. .. 758 714 Cooney, Michael, Morven .. .. 795 1,748 Cooney, Thomas, Glenavy .. .. 531 248 Cooney, T. V., Glenavy.. .. .. 1,436 1,973 Cooper, C., Motukaika, Cave .. .. 200 279 Cooper, T. U., Hunter .. .. .. — 56 Copland, Alexander, St. Andrew's .. 52 304 Copland, A. M., Esk Valley, St. Andrew's .. 488 Nil Corbett, E., Ikawai, Glenavy .. .. 227 304 Cordingley, W., Douglas, Waimate .. 371 217 Corrigall, Frank W., Hakataramea .. 1,151 j 1,042 Corrigan, M. J., jun., Hook, Waimate .. 650 j 631 Cosgrove Bros., St. Andrew's .. .. 356 242 Coskerie Bros., Meadowbank, Glenavy .. 548 378 Coskerie Bros., Somme, Glenavy .. .. 242 450 Coulter, T. T., Craigmore, Cave .. .. — | 330 Coup, Walter, St. Andrew's .. .. 602 J 302 Court, George (Executors of), Waimate .. 161 j 205 Cowan, Mrs. M. L., Bourndale, Hunter .. 47 j Nil Coward, R. T., Esk Valley, St. Andrew's .. 162 ! 72 Craig, Gilbert, Finlay Downs, Otaio .. 76 { Nil Crawford, John, Cave .. .. .. 1,414 ( 1,312 Cromie, John, Waihao Downs .. .. 1,209 1,077 Crone, A. and G., Waimate .. .. 125 322 Cross, G., St. Andrew's .. .. 1,101 Nil Crowe, Martin J., Morven .. .. 320 477 Curphey, T. A., Kowhatu, Waihao Forks .. 530 569 Currie, W. M., Maungati, Timaru .. 455 752 Cuthbertson, Isaac, Glenavy .. .. 663 629 Dale, R. W., Maungati .. .. .. 749 615 Daley and Manchester, Waimate.. .. 180 Nil Daly, W. and M., St. Andrew's .. .. 405 265 Dalziel, S. O., Makikihi, Waimate .. 166 1 266 Davis, E., Waihao Downs, Waimate .. 1,529 J 1,269 Davis, Ernest, Burnbrae, Waihao Downs, 849 j 1,267 Waimate Delargy, B. J., Hakataramea .. .. 750 750 Delargy, Mrs. M., Hakataramea .. .. 4,900 4,935 Dempsey, John, Hook delivery, Timaru .. 1,090 1,116 Dempsey, John, St. Andrew's, Hook (rural 861 632 mail), Timaru Deneh, John, Allanholme, Waimate .. 292 309 Dent, D. I., Maungati .. .. .. 897 J ' 660 Devlin, William, Glenavy .. .. 159 J 480 Dickson, C. W., Glenavy .. .. 857 ! 884 Dickson, J. J., St. Andrew's .. .. 204 | 223 Dillon, John, Morven .. .. .. 91 | 103 Dixon, J. C., Waihao Downs .. .. 903 I Nil Dixon, S. M., Waihao Downs .. .. 1,338 I 1,471 Dolan, P. P. Douglas (Grassy Hills delivery), 53 109 Waimate Don, Munro (Estate of), Morven .. 1,280 720 Donehue, G. L., Seadown, Otaio .. 185 180 Donnithorne, S., Waihao Forks .. .. 662 Nil Douglas, C. C., Waimate .. .. — 1,842 Douglas, W. D., Willowbridge .. .. 51 60 Downey, Michael, Hakataramea .. .. 145 ; 170 Drinnan, John, jun., St. Andrew's .. 2,021 1,575 Drummond, T., Cave .. .. .. 1,390 1,675 Duff, William (Estate of), Glenavy .. 480 552 Dugdale, C. J., Glenavy .. .. 812 695 Dugdale, H. T., Arno, Waimate .. .. — 153 Dugdale, Thomas, Arno, Waimate .. 608 908 Dunstan, C. E., Hakataramea .. .. — 868 Dyer, A. E., Waimate .. .. .. 938 1,168 Earl, John, Otaio .. .. .. 441 791 Earl, William (Estate of), Otaio .. .. 850 1,140 Eastwood, E. T., Waimate .. .. 139 229 Eden, H. J., Waimate .. .. .. 357 297 Edmiston, Robert, Landsdowne, Waimate 207 227 Eggleton, F. J., Craigmore, Cave .. 305 288 Elderton, Mrs. Phyllis B., Waihao Downs, 1,198 1,272 Waimate Elliot, M. L., Glenavy .. .. .. 735 586 Elliott, William, Arno, Waimate .. 344 345 Elworthy, A. S., Holme Station, Timaru .. 4,749 4,687 Elworthy, H., Craigmore, Timaru .. 7,196 6,490 Elworthy, P. A., Gordon's Valley, Timaru.. 1 4,388 4,812

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1928. 1927. Waimate County—continued. Engelbrecht, E. H., Waimate .. .. 291 341 Engelbrecht, J. D. (rural delivery), Waimate 170 598 Evans, B. E., Maungati .. .. 920 980 Evans, H. J., Southburn .. .. 222 253 Falloon Bros., Waihao Forks .. .. 1,232 1,116 Falloon, J., Waihao Forks .. .. 258 610 Farrell, John, Bush Road, Waimate .. Nil 91 Faulkner, J. Charles, Willowbridge .. 522 643 Fenn, H. L., Grange Hill, Cave .. .. 2,320 2,361 Fenwick Bros., St. Andrew's .. .. 317 270 Fenwick, Robert, St. Andrew's .. .. 166 119 Fitzharris, P., Morven .. .. 110 115 Fitzsimons, J., Arno, Waimate .. .. 346 351 Fleming, C. D., Glenavy .. .. 734 638 Fleming, J. H., Glenavy .. 1,040 925 Fleming, Patrick, Ikawai, Glenavy .. 626 621 Fleming, Thomas, Glenavy .. .. 833 832 Fletcher Bros., Willowbridge .. .. 1,070 1,042 Flynn, Dennis, Morven .. .. 629 i 528 Flynn, J. T., Morven .. .. .. 142 Nil Flynn, James, Morven .. .. .. 470 602 Foley, John, St. Andrew's .. .. 61 30 Foley, John, Studholme .. .. 788 687 Foley, P. J., Morven .. .. .. I 490 491 Ford, John, Maungati .. .. .. 3,040 2,996 Forrest, James, St. Andrew's .. .. 204 186 Forrest, L. R., Otaio .. .. .. j 501 551 Forrest, R. H., Otaio .. .. .. j 244 204 Fox, John F., Studholme .. .. 441 1,003 Fox, Michael, Waimate .. .. 216 271 France, A. J., Otaio .. .. .. 379 127 France, D. M., Box 4, St. Andrew's .. 416 234 Eraser, A. G., Hakataramea .. .. 918 882 Fraser, A. M., "Wairua Downs," Hakatara- ! 4,330 4,465 mea Fraser, A. M., Ashridge, Hakataramea .. 2,030 1,755 Fraser, W., Hakataramea .. .. 1,878 1,838 Frost Bros., Studholme Junction .. 415 520 Frost, P. J., Waimate .. .. .. 30 18 Fyall, A. (Estate of), Studholme .. .. 92 229 Gainsford, R. W., Cave .. .. 421 487 Galletly, J. Arnold, St. Andrew's .. 108 113 GalletJy, Thomas (Executors of), St. Andrew's 77 105 Garland, Alfred, Waimate .. .. 2,207 2,273 Geaney, Nicholas, Makikihi .. .. 890 1,421 Geddes, Francis, Waihao Forks .. .. 373 J 165 Geddes, G. C., Hunter .. .. .. 650 j 406 Geddes, Robert, Waihao Downs, Waimate 1,160 864 Gibson, A. W., Hunter, Waimate .. 358 303 Gibson, F. E. G., Douglas, Waimate .. — 275 Gibson, J. H., Southburn .. .. 262 232 Gibson, James, Studholme .. .. 255 j 483 Gibson, Mrs. Annie, Hunter (rural mail), Wai- j 517 | 521 mate Giles, J. F. and W. 0., Hook Bush, Waimate 270 : 254 Gillies, D. W., Little Roderick, Hakataramea 1,946 | 1,972 Gluyas, R. J. and Miss F., Morven .. 239 j 286 Goldsmith, A. E., Waihao Forks .. 345 j 497 Goldsmith, C. W., Elephant Hill, Waihao 795 | 954 Forks Goodall and Bell (private bag), Waimate .. — i 2,361 Gordon, W. L., Kobika, Otaio .. .. 402 | 399 Gorman Bros., Hakataramea .. .. 2,281 | 2,412 Gorman, J., Arno .. .. .. 939 j 518 Grant, Alan, Box 42, Waimate .. .. 510 j 513 Gray, George, Waimate.. .. .. 274 | 305 Gray, Robert, St. Andrew's .. .. 1,004 ' 1,008 Greelish, Mrs. Hannah (Trustees of), Waimate 208 Nil Green, H. N. (Hunter delivery), Otaio .. 323 167 Greene, Patrick, Morven .. .. 112 103 Gregan, J. J., Finlay Downs, Waimate .. 546 893 Greig, John, Maungati, Timaru .. .. 358 426 Griffin, W. R., Motukaika, Cave .. .. 379 431 Guerin, J. and J., Cannington, Cave .. 1,421 1,634 Gunn, J. D., Hook delivery, Waimate .. 236 203 Gunn, Misses Mary and Jessie, Waimate .. 303 296 Gynes, T. E., Lansdowne, Waimate .. 24 32 Hall, J. J., Otaio .. .. .. 558 463 Hall, James, St. Andrew's .. .. 420 513 Hamilton, T., Waihao Downs, Waimate .. 1,446 2,288 Hampton, John, Waihao Downs .. 444 460 Hampton, Mrs. Lillian and Walter, Waihao 447 460 Downs Hanifin, William, Morven .. .. 212 37 Hanley, Miss Mary, Morven .. .. j 225 365

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Waimate County—continued. Hansen, N. M., Hunter .. ..1,294 904 Hanson, George L., Waihao Downs, Waimate 753 1,139 Hardy Bros., Kurow .. .. .. 1,082 1,125 Harper, H. J. C., Waihao Downs .. 3,247 3,414 Harrison, E. B., Waihao Downs .. .. 1,178 1,223 Harrison, J. M. (Waihao Downs delivery), 550 757 Waimate Hart, F. L., Morven .. .. .. 1,900 1,420 Hart, G. and J., Waimate .. .. 72 62 Hart, James (Estate of), Makikihi .. 568 Nil Hart, Joseph, St. Andrew's .. .. 421 381 Hartnell, T., St. Andrew's .. .. j 465 | 366 Hartnett, P. J., jun., St. Andrew's .. I 249 j 369 Hartnett, Patrick, St. Andrew's .. .. j 609 ! 489 Haskett, J. (Hunter delivery), Waimate .. J 408 380 Hay, C. R., Hakataramea .. .. I 632 622 Hay, E. G., Morven .. .. .. ! 329 441 Hay, John C., Morven .. .. .. 476 616 Hay, W. L., Waimate .. ... .. j 352 443 Hayes, J. W., Centrewood, Waimate .. 9,203 9,417 Hayes, Norman, Hakataramea .. .. 3,131 3,317 Hayman, N. H., Morven .. .. 406 727 Hayman, Walter, Studholme .. .. 1,061 804 Hayman, William Henry, Willowbridge .. 252 2 Head, William, Glenfalloch, Morven .. 1,251 1,274 Henderson Bros., Tesehemaker's, Hunter .. 160 232 Henderson, H. J., Hook, Waimate .. — j 82 Hendry, C. M., St. Andrew's .. .. 180 j 232 Hendry, Robert A., St. Andrew's .. 337 j 265 Hennessy, Captain G. T., Morven .. 1,490 1,375 Henry, R. P., Glenavy .. .. .. — 11 Henshaw, F. J., Studholme .. .. 52 85 Kenstridge, Michael, Glenavy .. .. 536 408 Hewson, H. W., Bankfield, St. Andrew's .. 555 330 Hines, A. E. J., Maungati, Tima.ru .. ! 299 298 Hodgen, J. H. W., Douglas, Waimate .. 78 50 Hodgen, W. H., Waihao Downs .. .. 628 898 Hodges, R. W., Arno, Waimate .. .. j 506 756 Hogg, Walter, Hakataramea .. .. 1,563 1,658 Holdsworth, G. W., Morven .. .. 522 890 Holland, G. R., Waimate .. .. — 30 Hore Bros., Waimate .. .. .. 136 153 Horgan, Charles, Bankfield, St. Andrew's .. 289 284 Horn, James, Waituna, Waimate .. — 179 Horsburgh, James, Tesehemaker's, Waimate 282 222 Horsnall, H. S., Morven .. .. 187 192 Hoskin, E. D., St. Andrew's .. .. 46 43 Hossack, George W., Grassy Hills (rural 428 | 321 delivery), Waimate Howell, B. H., Cave .. .. .. 1,151 j 1,141 Howell, W. H., Cave .. .. .. 2,923 12,837 Hulston, A. R., Otaio .. .. .. 177 91 Hurst, J. C., Waihaorunga .. .. 1,270 I 1,424 Hurst, S. (Braeside, Waihaorunga), Naylor 1,146 1,068 Street, Waimate Hyland, John, Glenavy .. .. 42 52 Irwin, T. G., Craigmore, Cave .. .. 238 312 Ivers, George, Hakataramea Valley .. 14 9 Jackson, W., Bourndale, Hunter.. .. 482 348 Johnson, C. H. S., St. Andrew's .. .. 1,593 1,553 .J ohnson, J. F., Otaio .. .. .. 271 251 Johnston, H. B. S., Otaio .. .. 4,469 3,975 Jones, A., and Co., Waimate . . .. 120 ! 50 .Jones, II. N. O., Gorge Road, Waimate .. 285 : 370 .Judd, Frederick, Cannington, Cave .. 407 i 758 Kain, A. J. (Estate of), Morven .. .. 450 j 430 Kain, R. S., Morven .. .. .. 1,004 877 Keenan, S., Hook delivery, Waimate .. 64 104 Kelcher, Leonard, Hakataramea .. 7,494 6,720 Kempthorne, L. N., Maungati .. .. 751 578 Kennedy, D., Morven .. .. .. 83 90 Kennedy, D., St. Andrew's .. .. 261 127 Kennedy, Samuel, Waimate .. .. — 97 Kingsbury, E. R., Hook, via Timaru .. 2,116 1,174 Kinross, A., Southburn .. .. .. 266 259 Kinsman, F. A., Douglas, Waimate .. 133 88 Kippenberger, K., Studholme .. .. 336 659 Kirk, Owen J., Otaio .. .. .. 894 942 Kirk, P. J., Waimate .. .. .. 248 401 Kuegler, F. W., Waimate .. .. 124 144 Laird, S., Kohika, St. Andrew's .. .. 186 160 Lane, G. A., Landsdowne, Waimate .. 132 330 Lane, Henry, Lansdowne, Waimate .. 418 543 Lavers, W. J., St, Andrew's ., ,. 148 I 17

| No. of Sheep on I April 30, April 30, 1920. 1927. Waimate County—continued. Leslie and Hinck, Messrs., Otaio .. 207 142 Leathwick, H. H., St. Andrew's Delivery .. 120 61 Leonard, M., Lower High Street, Waimate 372 582 Lindsay, John, Makikihi .. 45 57 Lister, Thomas, St. Andrew's .. .. 265 22 Long, M. A., Hillboro, Otaio .. .. 77 79 Long, W. 0., Morven .. .. .. 1,397 1,216 Lunham, H. J. D., Southburn .. .. 2 37 Luscombe, E. E., St. Andrew's .. .. 233 183 Lyall, D. 6., St. Andrew's .. .. 209 204 Lyons, M. V., Waimate .. .. — (2 Lysaght, Christopher, "Cherry Park," St. 170 240 Andrew's Lysaght, Christopher, St. Andrew's .. 190 96 Macaulay, W. (Estate of), (Bankfield, Haka- 1,567 Nil taramea), Thames Street, Oamaru Macaulay, W. R. (Bankfield, Hakataramea), — j 604 Box 19, Kurow Maefarlane, H. M., Waikora, Waimate .. 2,758 I 2,658 MacKenzie, George, Willowbridge .. 151 108 Mackenzie, T. D., Waihao Downs .. 1,800 1,850 Macpherson, Alexander, Glenavy .. 495 600 Macvean, Alexander, Kowhatu, Waihao 767 Nil Forks Major, Mrs. Ellen J.,Kowhatu, Waihao Forks 346 390 Manchester, James, Waimate .. .. 260 462 Mann, W. J., Teschemaker's, Waimate .. 134 360 Manson, John T., Hunter, Makikihi .. 19 29 Marshall, J. G., Hillboro, Otaio .. .. 305 251 Martin, Andrew, jun., Morven .. .. 312 462 Martin, F. C., Otaio .. .. .. 1,312 1,222 Martin, Mrs. M. J., Otaio .. .. 1,073 1,198 Martin, R. G., Makikihi .. .. — 190 Martin, T. N., Makikihi.. .. . . 1,195 752 Mason, H. B., Hook, Waimate .. .. 257 312 Matheson, J., and Son, Hakataramea .. 2,479 2,317 Matheson, John, Waimate .. . . 578 289 Mathias, G., Cannington, Cave .. .. 1,406 1,619 May, Robert, Southburn (rural delivery) .. 173 312 McAlwee, John, St. Andrew's .. .. 338 351 McCaw, Alexander, Hakataramea .. 1,402 1,352 McCaw, Alexander, jun., Hakataramea .. 442 525 McConnell, R. J., Findlay Downs, Waimate 70 80 McCrossan, James, Arno, Waimate .. 239 164 McCrossan, P. J., Arno, Waimate .. 383 307 McCulloch, B., Glenavy .. .. 1,025 1,491 McCulloeh, G. A., Waihao Forks .. 3,438 3,823 McCulloch, William J., Hakataramea .. 1,740 1,705 McCully, J. R., Cannington, Cave .. 600 612 McDonald, D. P., Box 45, Waimate . . 666 592 McDonald, W. James, Maungati, Timaru .. 909 810 McDonnell Bros., Douglas, Waihao Forks 5.17 396 McEwan, Andrew, Maungati .. .. 712 698 McEwan, W. J., Maungati .. .. 270 323 McFarlane, John, Teschemaker's, Waimate 871 1,180 (rural delivery) McGimpsey, D., Hakataramea .. .. 245 220 McGregor, Henry, Kurow .. .. 109 224 McHenry, M., Hakataramea .. .. 500 510 Mcllraith, R., Hakataramea .. .. 6,191 5,793 Mcllwrick, F. W., Teschemaker's Delivery, 1,072 868 Waimate Mcllwrick, James, St. Andrew's .. .. 367 315 Mclntyre, D. H., Copland's, Otaio .. 429 508 McKay, Angus, Hakataramea .. .. —■ 652 MoK.ee, Cornelius, Makikihi .. .. 362 338 McKee, G., Waihao Downs ... ... 168 102 McKenzie, Donald (Estate of), Haka- 1,711 2,331 taramea McKenzie, H. J., Arno Delivery, Waimate.. 346 833 McKenzie, Hugh, Brooklands, Arno .. 542 579 McKenzie, Hugh, Limestone Peak, Arno .. 392 427 McKenzie, James, Hook, Waimate .. 206 340 McKenzie, J. K., Hakataramea .. .. 1,531 1,463 McKenzie, Robert, Waimate Delivery .. 195 169 McKenzie, Roderick, Cave . . .. 523 543 McKeown, W. J., St. Andrew's .. .. 313 463 McLachlan, Charles S., Arno,Waimate, Box 62 1,320 1,665 McLean, A. J., Glenavy .. .. [ 450 471 McLean, Miss Phyllis E., Waimate .. | 2,311 2,390 McLean, W. J., Hakataramea .. .. 440 525 McManus, Felix, Maungati, Timaru .. 438 I 441 McMillan, William, St. Andrew's .. j 410 i 509 McNaughton, D., Glenavy ., ,, 588 ■ 881

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J No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, ! 1920. 1927. Waimate County—continued. McNeill, A. H., Ikawai, Glcnavy .. 481 813 McNeill, J. M. (Executors of), Ikawai, 1,035 749 Glenavy McNeill, Peter, Makikihi (rural mail), 528 527 Waimate McPherson, Allan, Hook, Waimate .. 214 317 MePherson, Martin J., Kohilca, Otaio .. 405 560 McRae, A. J. and P. T. (private bag), Wai- 1,232 1,285 mate McRae, John, jun., Waihao Downs .. 1,608 865 McRae, John (private bag), Waimate .. 1,786 I 1,767 McRae, M., Waihao Downs .. .. 1,241 1,485 McTague, A. A., Craigmore, Cave .. —- 300 Medlicott, S., Waimate .. .. .. 1,001 1,081 Medlicott, T. S., Waimate .. .. 544 549 Medlicott, William, Makikihi .. .. 529 [ 551 Meehan, James, Makikihi .. .. 1,289 1,761 Meehan, James, Waihaorunga .. .. 9,764 10,363 Mehrtens Bros., Waimate .. .. 628 406 Melton Bros., Waimate .. .. 355 382 Melton, James, Morven .. .. 265 204 Menzies, James, Rosehill, Hakataramea .. 123 Nil Menzies, William, Hakataramea .. .. 2,275 2,453 Mercer, J. A., Makikihi .. .. 223 202 Mercer, K. W., Hunter .. .. .. 358 Nil Meredith, E. J., Box 25, Morven.. .. 983 1,168 Meredith, H. H., Box 1, Waimate .. 779 j 630 Merry, J. J., Makikihi .. .. ..J 317 j 499 Meyer, E. A., Waimate .. .. 18 38 Meyer, P. J., Waituna, Waimate.. .. 2,726 | 2,057 Meyer, H. H., Hook, Waimate .. .. 1,161 941 Meyer, John, Waimate, Makikihi delivery.. 55 187 Meyer, W. H., Waimate .. .. 248 348 Meynell, R. W, Willowbridge .. .. —- 427 Midgeley, S. H., Springbrook, St. Andrew's 1,255 j 1,249 Miles, H., Teschemaker's, Waimate .. 234 j 255 Millar, J. G., Waihao Forks .. .. 2,28(1 2,208 Miller and Gardner, Waihao Downs .. 2,726 2,795 Miller, H., Morven .. .. .. ■—• 72 Milliken, Hugh, Springbrook, St. Andrew's 349 317 Milne, John H., Waihao Downs delivery, 1,788 2,068 Waimate Milne, William, Hunter .. .. 395 ! 544 Mitchell and Smith, St. Andrew's .. 142 163 Mitchell, J. H., Studholme .. .. 1,218 1,812 Molloy, William, Box 9, Waimate .. — 216 Montgomery Bros., Makikihi .. .. 660 702 Moore, F. B., Waimate .. .. .. 827 715 Moore, J. T., P.O. Box 12, Waimate .. 384 459 Morris, Robert, Otaio .. .. .. 564 560 Morris, R. B., Esk Valley, St. Andrew's .. 761 833 Morrison, A. G., Bankfield, St. Andrew's .. — 20 Morrison, F., Hunter .. .. .. 956 1,158 Morrison, J. P., Arno, Waimate .. .. —• 24 Morrison, John, Morven .. .. 681 184 Morriss Bros., Morven .. .. .. 562 j 725 Morrow, W. G., Willowbridge .. .. 190 Nil Morton, S., Morven .. .. .. j 248 142 Mowat, F. F., Motukaika, Cave .. .. 270 159 Moyle, B. J., Waihao Forks .. .. 559 764 Moyle, H. P., St. Andrew's .. .. i 478 372 Moyle, W., Springbrook, St. Andrew's .. I 200 158 Moyle, William E., St. Andrew's .. : 380 365 Mulholland, James, St. Andrew's .. | 214 182 Munro, James, Craigmore, Cave .. .. 360 393 Munro, Mrs. Christina, Waihao Downs, Wai- 415 419 mate Munro, W. D., Waihao Downs, Waimate .. 764 788 Murphy, Jas., Hunter, Makikihi . . .. 177 274 Murphy, Martin, Morven .. .. 346 110 ] Neal, Edward, Waimate delivery, Hunter.. 1,214 1,303 Nelmes, C. R., Arno, Waimate .. .. 306 275 ] Newbegin, John (Cave), Pareora West .. 1,290 1,496 Nicholas, H. C., Waimate .. .. 340 380 Nicholas, V. E., Hook, Waimate .. 409 365 Nieholls, T., Southburn.. .. .. 610 495 Nolan, James, Waihao Downs .. .. 254 185 Nolan, John, Morven .. .. .. 245 434 Nolan, Thomas, Waimate .. .. 436 339 N.Z. and A. Land Co., Hakataramea .. 23,052 23,094 O'Boyle, Frank, Otaio .. .. .. 397 730 1 O'Brien, F. J., Waimate .. .. 287 265 1 O'Connell, B., Hunter .. .. .. 80 Nil 1 O'Connor, E., Craigmore, Cave, Adair .. 296 172 ]

No. oI Shi?pp on April so, April 30. 1923. 1927. Waimate County—continued. O'Connor, John, Morven .. .. 270 283 O'Connor, Mrs. L., Morven .. .. 133 233 O'Connor, P., Craigmore, Cave .. .. 174 152 O'Grady, Denis, Waihao Forks .. .. 337 457 O'Hara, J. C., Cairn Lea, Glenavy .. 1,527 1,192 O'Hara, J. J., Box 75, Waimate .. .. 1,110 846 O'Hara, John, Box 27, Morven .. .. 783 728 O'Keefe, D., St. Andrew's .. .. 174 208 Olorenshaw, Charles, Arno, Waimate .. — 90 O'Loughlin, John (Estate of), St. Andrew's 853 748 O'Neill, Edward, Waituna delivery, Waimate 375 327 Padkin, John., Hakataramea .. .. 40 21 Palmer, P., Hunter .. .. .. 402 Nil Parker, Nathaniel, Southbnrn .. .. 567 266 Parry, R„ jun., Southbnrn .. .. 378 349 Parry, Robert, Southbnrn .. .. 431 373 Parry, William John, Southburn .. 410 371 Parsons, W. J., Hunter .. .. 194 174 Pashby, Thomas, Morven .. .. 320 405 Paterson, E. N., Kowhatu, Waihao Forks 561 587 Paterson, James, and Co., Te Akatarawa 9,781 9,071 Station (address : Box 102, Timaru) Paterson, Mrs. E. G., Otaio .. . 1,300 1,375 Patrick, J. R., Willowbridge .. .. 487 611 Paul, Andrew, Waimate . . .. 155 271 Pavletieh, Mrs. Mary Ellen, Hakataramea.. 2,203 2,237 Pearse, A. J., Morven .. .. .. 981 1,122 Peek, J. S., Hook, Waimate .. .. 98 4 Peek, J. W., Douglas, Waihao Downs .. 120 Nil Pelvin, R. C., Glenavy .. .. .. 420 Nil Perry, E. J., Douglas, Waimate .. .. 112 139 Ponsonby, D., Waihao Downs, Waimate .. 431 381 Porter, Gibson, St. Andrew's .. .. 324 223 Powell, J. A., Waihao Downs .. .. •—• 855 Powell, J. A., "Ardlogie," Waihao Downs 1,670 2,503 Powell, Louis, Morven .. .. .. 224 180 Prattley, Mrs. M. E., Hunter, Makikihi .. — 690 Preece, Miss A. C., St. Andrew's .. .. •—• 33 Preece Bros., Waihao Downs .. .. 680 980 Price, W. N., Waihao Downs .. .. 2,803 1,374 Price, W. N., " Chedglaw," Waihao Downs — 1,740 Priest, Doxpn, Cave .. .. .. 90 31 Prue T., Arno, Waimate .. .. 50 50 Pye, S. J., Lyalldale, St. Andrew's .. 361 355 Quinn Bros., Makikihi .. .. .. 1,432 851 Quinn, Thomas, Studholme .. .. 190 158 Radcliffe, W. H., Waihao Downs, Waimate 382 345 Ramsay Bros., Tara, Waihao Downs, Waimate 389 351 Rapsey, W. C. (Cannington, Cave), Otipua 840 880 West Rapsey, W. S. R., Southburn .. .. 159 130 Rathgen, Henry George, Waimate Rural 187 ! 322 Mail, Makikihi Rattray, Alexander, Hakataramea, Kurow 596 Nil Rattray, D. J. and J. M., Burnbank (Hook 376 592 delivery), Waimate Rattray, D. J. and J. M., View Hill, Hook 1,646 1,400 (rural delivery) Rattray, N. A., Waimate .. .. 1,882 1,805 Read, A. J., Cannington, Cave .. .. 522 518 Regnault, T., and Sons, Hunter .. .. 160 397 Reid, G. W., Kowhatu, Waihao Forks .. —• 830 Reilly, P., Makikihi .. .. .. 1,176 1,148 Rendall, A., Teschemaker's, Waimate .. 449 528 Reynolds, Robert, Studholme .. .. 323 369 Rhodes, R. H. (Estate of), Bluecliffs, St, 6,493 6,640 Andrew's Richards, A. V., Elephant Hill, Waihao — 936 Downs Richards, R. A., Elephant Hills, Waihao 3,950 4,728 Downs Richards, W., Springwell, Hook .. .. 184 283 Richardson, G. F., Willowbridge . s .. II Nil Richmond, W. T., Willowbridge .. .. 340 235 Rickman, R. H., Waihao Downs, Waimate — 2,404 Risk, William, Timaru (Salisbury delivery).. 1,848 2,532 Robertson, A. M., Hakataramea .. 1,427 1,529 Robertson, James, Waihao Forks .. 420 420 Robinson, A. W. J. (rural delivery), Wai- 068 458 mate Robinson, L., Waimate Rural Mail, Huntei 144 211 Robinson, W., sen., Hakataramea .. 25 25 Rogers, G. W., Morven .. .. 300 200 Rogers, W. T., Studholme .. .. — 46"

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 11.26. 1927. Waimate County—continued. Rollinson, F. A., and Sons, Studholme ,. 520 550 Ross, W. H., Hakataramea .. .. 1,126 1,230 Routledge, W. P., Maungati .. .. 652 851 Ruddenklau Bros., Hakataramea .. 4,514 4,514 Ruddenklau, Henry, Waimate .. .. 1,210 1,550 Ruddenklau, J. G. and F. H., Glenavy .. 10,261 7,618 Russell, J. K., St. Andrew's .. .. 246 247 Ryan, M., Pentland Hills delivery, Waimate 979 786 Ryan, Patrick J., Morven .. .. 72 112 Ryan, P. R., Hakataramea, .. .. .. — 120 Sargent, F. A., Maungati, Timaru .. 608 484 Soaife, W. A. (private bag), Waimate .. 2,304 Nil Scannell, Daniel, Lyalldale, St. Andrew's .. 389 432 Scannell, J. and J., St. Andrew's .. 251 273 Scannell, P., Motukaika, Cave .. .. 180 169 Scott, F. M., Finlay Downs, Otaio, St. 580 594 Andrew's Scott, James, Cannington, Cave .. .. 4,771 4,565 Scott, James, Ryde Farm, Glenavy .. 953 1,083 Scott, James, Southburn .. .. 729 960 Scott, Joseph, Motukaika, Cave .. .. 635 278 Scott, Thomas, Teschemaker's, Waimate .. 329 395 Scott,. W., Hakataramea .. .. 612 1,038 Seward, W. W., Hook, Waimate .. 1,117 1,039 Sewell, Mrs. Mary M., Cave .. .. 112 127 Sharp, R. M., Waimate .. .. 30 35 Shea, F. W., St. Andrew's .. .. 91 122 Shea, H. F„ Makikihi .. .. .. 230 393 Shea, W. R., Hunter Rural Mail, Waimate 356 305 Shears, Benjamin C., Hunter .. .. 167 243 Sheed, John, St. Andrew's . .. 225 179 Sheehan, B., St. Andrew's .. .. 337 338 Sheehan, John, St. Andrew's .. .. 180 171 Shepherd, Alexander, Morven .. .. •— 394 Sides Bros., Maungati .. .. .. 799 750 Sides, George Studholme .. .. 85 37 Simmons, C. W., Hook, Makikihi .. 2,312 2,230 Simmons, George, Priest's Corner, Timaru 219 211 Simmons, John, Waimate delivery, Makikihi 600 1,030 Simmons, John (rural delivery), Waimate •— 1,030 Simpson, Herbert, Hakataramea, Kurow .. 3,750 Nil Sinclair, Robert, Morven .. .. 687 740 Slattery, John, Makikihi .. .. — 117 Siattery, Michael, Makikihi .. .. 72 139 Slodden, J. G., Glenavy .. .. 193 257 Smart, W. G., Otaio .. .. .. 549 393 Smillie, .lames, Glenavy .. .. 649 902 Smith and McGregor, Grassy Hills (Arno 266 420 rural), Waimate Smith, H. T. and G. T., Hakataramea .. 3,545 3,503 Smith, W., WHlowbridge .. .. 47 123 Smith, W. T., Hakataramea .. .. 5,445 5,242 Squire Bros., Bluecliffs, St. Andrew's .. 2,000 2,000 Squire, G. W., Cannington, Cave.. ... 794 912 Stack, James, Otaio .. .. .. 255 207 Stanley, C. .J,, Hunter .. .. .. — '451 Stanley, F. G., Hunter (rural mail), Waimate 497 j 582 Stapleton, ,1., Clandeboye, Temuka .. 45 Nil Stapleton, J., Makikihi .. .. .. — 154 Steffens, H> A. F., Waihao Downs .. 225 j 324 Stephenson, William, St. Andrew's .. 71 66 Stevens, T., Hakataramea, c/o Box 12, 1,890 ; 1,530 Oamarti Stevenson, R. W., Hunter delivery, Wai- 415 267 mate Stewart, Alexander, Maungati .. .. 702 1,137 Stewart, George T., Morven .. .. 598 | 790 Stewart, James, Morven .. .. 660 857 Stewart, T., Elephant Hill, Waimate .. 2,874 3,353 Stewart, William, Morven .. .. 640 421 Stewart, William, Studholme. Road, Wai- 370 372 mate Stocker, F., Copland's, St. Andrew's .. 287 403 Stokes, Edward, Morven .. .. 162 474 Stonyer, R. C., Makikihi .. .. 263 Nil Stowell, H. J., Esk Valley, St. Andrew's .. 1,051 1,064 Stowell, W. D., Landsdowne, Waimate .. — 373 Stuart, William, Arno, Waimate .. 61 76 Studholme, E. C., Waimate .. .. 3,699 1,368 Stumbles, James, Cannington, Cave .. 207 173 Sullivan, E. J., Otaio .. .. .. 821 1,374 Sullivan, M. (Willow Glen), St. Andrew's ..' 284 192 Sullivan, M. J., Makikihi .. .. 109 163 Sullivan, Martin, St. Andrew's .. .. 64 153 Sullivan, Richard, Waimate .. ,. 399 ' 631

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. " j Waimate County—continued. Sutherland and Arthur, St. Andrew's .. : 340 400 Sutton, J. A. (Estate of), Hakataramea .. 20,400 20.957 Swann, J. R., Glenavy . . .. . . 119 239 Swann, R. J. A., Waikakahi, Glenavy .. 346 389 Swaney, McGregor, Craigmore, Cave .. 303 301 Tangney Bros., Morven .. .. — 20 Tavendale, D., Waihao Forks .. .. 340 168 Tavendale, James, sen., Arno . . . . 143 273 Taylor, W. IX, Waimate .. .. 307 165 Thickett, J. R., Maungati .. .. 578 543 Thompson, David, Waihao Downs .. 1,619 1,410 Thompson, R. P., St. Andrew's .. .. 90 18 Thompson, W. A. G., Cannington, Cave .. , 497 440 Thomson, W. G. (Salisbury delivery), Maun- 1,700 1,800 gati, Timaru Thornton Bros., Glenavy .. .. 781 810 Todd, W. R., Springwell, Hook .. .. 288 Nil Toohey, W., St. Andrew's .. .. 774 982 Tozer, A. S., Bluecliffs, St. Andrew's .. 127 116 Tozer, William P., Maungati delivery .. 1,129 599 Trezise, E., Glenavy .. .. .. 97 93 Trezise, E. W., Morven .. .. 282 276 Trezise, J. H., jun., Hunter .. .. 113 221 Tripp and Co., Hakataramea .. ,, — 3,599 Turner, A. H., Douglas, Waimate .. 313 315 Valentine, H. J., Hakataramea .. .. 27 Nil Verity, C. H., Waihao Downs .. .. 2,033 2,172 Verity, C. S., Craigmore, Cave .. .. 1,847 2,046 Wain, Peter J., Riverlands, Waimate .. 650 740 Waldie, Robert, Waihao Downs, Waimate 1,650 1,680 Walker, Alfred, Hakataramea .. .. 512 503 Wall, James, Waihao Porks .. .. 313 309 Wall, John, jun., Arno, Waimate .. 149 Nil Wallace, Eorbes, Waihao Downs .. 2,290 Nil Wallace, John, Hunter .. .. .. 15 100 Ward, Arthur, Southburn .. .. 697 809 Ward, John, Southburn .. .. 562 409 Ward, T. H., Waihao Downs, Waimate .. — 114 Watson, J. S., Waimate .. .. 129 49 Watson, Joseph, Kohika, Otaio .. .. 471 507 Webb, H. D., Craigmore, Cave .. .. 318 431 Wellwood, John, Morven .. .. 106 133 Wellwood, R., Box 34, Morven .. .. 451 401 Welstead, James, Maungati, Timaru .. 468 443 Whatman, H. M., Waihaorunga .. .. 666 802 White, J. H., Otaio .. .. .. 780 815 Whitney, B. F., Waimate .. .. 289 483 Wilkes, Mrs. Helen, Waimate .. .. 228 458 Wilkie, W. D., Hook, Waimate .. .. 96 76 Wilkinson, B. H., Hakataramea .. .. 2,510 2,495 Williams, J. H., Bankfield, St. Andrew's .. 266 84 Williams, R. B., St. Andrew's .. ,. 627 644 Williams, Richard, Motukaika, Cave .. 229 919 Wilson Bros., Waihao Downs .. .. 1,528 1,333 Wilson, John, and Sons, Hook, Waimate .. 370 466 Winchester, James, St. Andrew's .. 221 | 22 Wright, E. C., Waihao Downs, Waimate .. 217 325 Wright, F. B., Hunter .. .. .. 436 503 Young, Adam, Waihao Forks .. .. 556 j 789 Young, D. J., Bluecliffs, St. Andrew's .. -— 952 Young, J. J., Studholme .. .. 434 166 Young, Mrs. Mary, Makikihi .. ., 326 188 590,070 603,927 CHATHAM ISLANDS (In Christchurch Subdivision). Barker, J. M., Kaingaroa .. .. 5,360 5,593 Blyth, H. G. and D. T., Te Wairiki, 1,770 1,687 Chatham Islands Cannon, P. H., Waitangi West .. .. 6,378 6,505 Chudleigh, E. R., Wliarekauri .. .. 7,121 6,707 Clough, H. L., Mangere Island, Chatham 722 738 Islands Cox, N. R. A., Te Awatea, Waitangi .. 3,146 3,181 Cox, W. A. D., Matarae, Chatham Islands 820 807 Davis, W. (c/o Tuufca George), Hawaruwaru 1,074 1,151 Daymond, H., Awainanga .. .. 575 731 Daymond, H., Tikitiki, Chatham Islands .. 183 222 Dix, Mrs. Winnie (c/o William Dix), Torotoro 171 Nil Dix, Rona (e/o Willaim Dix), Maipito .. 548 Nil Dix, William, Torotoro . . .. 544 609 Grennell, H.. jun. (c/o Henry Grennell, sen.), 161 Nil Chatham Islands Grennell, H., Matarakau 1,120 1,120

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Chatham Islands —continued. Grennell, H., sen., Rapunui .. .. 1,695 2,621 Groomcs, P., Moreroa .. . . .. 524 553 Hare Piwari, Paparautini .. .. 1,220 1,412 Henderson, S., Ohinemama .. .. 825 1,422 Henderson, S., Te One .. .. .. 1,557 698 Hereke, Mrs. (c/o Ngatiki), Te One .. 50 120 Heta Tamihana (c/o T. Ropu), Wairua . . 1,137 1,259 Holmes, David L., M'angaterau, Chatham 465 341 Islands Horoma Raneitopua (Estate of), (o/o 3,260 4,819 Horoma Tami), Chatham Islands Hough, Epiha, Racecourse, Chatham Islands 352 455 Hough, Raumoa, Chatham Islands .. 18 Nil Hough, Thomas, Big Bush, Chatham Islands 231 232 Hough, Thomas, Te One, Matarakau . . 170 190 Hough, William, Waitangi, Chatham Islands 186 102 Hunt, E. L., Pitt Island, Chatham Islands 3,029 3,115 Hunt, Herbert A., Pitt Island .. .. 3,496 3,561 Hunt, J. G., Pitt Island, Chatham Islands 2,758 2,721 Hutuna, Hapua, Chatham Islands .. 766 771 Ikawairangi Teroa-te (c/o Mrs. Richmond) 252 202 Waitangi Inia Toenga, Otonga, Chatham Islands .. 433 515 Inia Tuhata, Otonga .. .. .. 814 847 Jacobs. Archie Athol, Moreroa, Chatham 454 758 Islands Jacobs, Robert Steel, Chatham Islands .. 25 Nil Jacobs, W., Loch Lomand .. .. 249 290 Kamo, Peter, Waikaripi, Chatham Islands 578 594 Kamo, Peter, Waitangi, Chatham Islands .. 68 55 Kamo, Sigley, Waikato, Chatham Islands .. 7 7 Kui, Miss — (c/o Ngatiki), Big Bush .. 61 Nil Lanauze, Hugh, Waitangi, Chatham Islands 152 109 Lanauze, Philip, Te One, Chatham Islands 245 201 Lanauze, T. H., Waitangi .. .. 1,250 1,293 Lockett, Arthur, Te One .. .. 282 245 McClurg, R., Te Roto, Chatham Islands .. 134 147 McClurg, T. P., South East Island, Chatham 705 795 Islands Mitai, Waitangi . . .. .. 339 267 Mitchell, Prank, Awarakau, Chatham Islands 1,293 1,280 Murphy, Charles, Awarakau, Chatham 70 50Islands Ngakina, Muhore, Mairangi, Chatham Islands 120 106 Ngarongo te Oti Kerei, Big Bush, Chatham 40 Nil Islands Ngatiki, Matthew, Te One .. .. 232 Nil Ngatiki, Ngakina, Mairangi .. .. 233 150 Pamariki, Mrs. Huripai, Wharetuanui, 425 611 Taupeka Paniora te Arahu, Patoka .. .. 431 430 Peni Tahuhu, Mairangi .. .. .. 315 343

j No. of Sheep on f April 30, April 30 J 1926. 1927. Chatham Islands—continued. Perei, —, Maipito .. .. .. 312 423 Piri Pomare, Whangamarino .. .. 1,355 1,233 Piriki, —, Kairakau .. .. .. 541 640 Porter, John Andrew, Waitangi, Chatham 42 37 Islands Rakena, Hiko, Mangatu, Chatham Islands 327 21!) Reriti Pomare (c/o Mitai Tini), Moreroa .. ' 182 120 Rhodes and McDonald (o/o John Renwick), 5,845 5,050 Owenga Rhodes, V. J., Korako, Chatham Islands 2,230 2,500 Riwai, Roger, Wairua, Chatham Islands 14.0 200 Ropu Estate (c/o T. Ropu), Chatham Islands 113 140 Ropu, T., Wairangi, Chatham Islands v. 383 213 Russell, John Edward, Matara .. ' . . 442 352 Santos, Joseph, Te Ngaio .. .. 2,611 3,593; Seymour, E., jun., Otauwe, Waitangi, Chat- 977 1,190 ham Islands Seymour, E., sen., Mangatukurewa .. 032 728 Shand, Miss Helen W., Te Whakura .. ] ,220 1,059 Smylie, R., Owenga, Chatham Islands ,. 220 209 Stone, —, Mairangi .. .. .. 211 227 Te Hau, Thomas (c/o Hau Tamati), Te 200 308 One Te Hia, Mrs. Goomes, Moreroa, Chatham Is- 005 050 lands Te Rua, Toronto .. .. .. 549 047 Te Wari Ngamate (Estate of), (c/o Petau 232 270 Panirau), Chatham Islands Tikire Kamo, Mrs. Anne, Te Roto, Chatham i — 52 Islands Tipene Rakete, Waikato .. V, ! 282 242, Tiwai, Mrs. E. (c/o Witu Tiwai), Matarakau 94 225 Chatham Islands Trail, Mrs. A. B. I)., Otauwe .. .. 147 180 Trail, Mrs. A. B. D., The Ranch, Chatham 326 377 Islands Tuuta, George, Rangimata .. .. 1,077 1,013 Tuuta, Mrs. George, Karcwa .. . . ' 602 649 Tuuta, Thomas, Matarakau', Chatham Islands j 519 183 Tuuta Tutere (Estate .of), (c/o George 500 014 Tuuta), Waiwairaupa Whaitiri, James, Moreroa .. .. 150 147, Wharetuanui, Konga, Te Roto, Chatham 191 400' Islands Wharetuanui, •:—, Te Roto .. .. 473 4D7 Wiki Ririmu and others, Mairangi, Chatham 310 331 Islands ' ' ; '* Wishart, C., Kairara .. .. ... 1,913 1,985 Witi Tiwai, Waitangi .. .. .. 123 ■ lltf / v : Mi, 901 90.'.1.39 •

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OTAGO SHEEP DISTRICT. Return showing the Sheepowners and the Number of Sheep and Lambs in each County on the 30th April, 1926, and the 30th April, 1927.

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No. of Sheep on April 30. April 30, 1126. 1927. VV A IT A K I COUN T Y (In Oamaru Subdivision). Adam, J., Ngapara .. .. .. 204 153 Adams, Alfred, Tokarahi .. .. 57 525 Adams, C. E., Maerewhenua .. . . 134 232 Adams, John S., jun., Otekaike .. -. 205 246 Adams, Thomas, Maerewhenua .. .. 105 95 Aitchison, Archibald, Hampden .. .. 1,890 1,976 Aitehison, James, Awamoko .. .. 237 351 Aitchison, John, Windsor .. .. 144 207 Aitchison, Mrs. M. A., Herbert .. .. 103 176 Aitchison, Peter, Otekaike .. .. 355 581 Aitchison. William, Herbert .. . . 254 120 Allan, F. D. (rural delivery), Kauroo Hill 122 277 Allan, Mrs. E. H., The Loman, Kauroo Hill 1,782 1,765 Allan, II. (rural mail delivery), Kia Ora .. 211 175 Allan, R. G. (rural delivery), Kia Ora .. — 102 Allan, Robert, Carlton Hill, Weston .. 317 308 Anderson, W., Weston .. .. .. 579 614 Anderson, A. C., Richmond, Pukeuri .. 799 613 Anderson, A., Corriedale Settlement. Wind- 473 i 510 sor, New Rural Delivery Anderson, Adam, Herbert .. .. 294 376 Anderson, Alexander, Herbert .. .. 304 j 395 Anderson, D. A., Riverina Run (of John 2,000 2,030 Anderson and Sons), (c/o J. Anderson), Bog Roy, Kurow Anderson, Duncan, Herbert .. .. — ! 153 Anderson, George, Herbert .. .. 204 204 Anderson, John (Bog Roy and Peak Valley 4,770 4,850 Properties), Kurow Anderson, Robert A., Steward Settlement, 665 Nil Waitaki Anderson, Thomas, Kurow .. .. 504 467 Andrew, W., Maheno .. .. .. 1,434 1,444 Aubrey, Edward H., Bunven, Station, 4,510 5,000 Omarama Aubrey, W. E., Glencairn Station, Clear- 4,166 3,600 burn P.O. Aubrey, W. E., Marchwood Estate, George- 1,612 2,261 town Austin, J. E., Five Forks, Maruakoa .. 4,356 j 4,883 Austin, Murray W., Chain Hills Run, Marua- 1,601 1,716 koa (rural delivery) Aviemore Limited (per W. P. Cameron, 9,123 10,879 manager), Kurow Ballantyne, J. L., Totaratahi .. .. 105 100 Ballantyne, W. H., Airedale, Papakaio .. 467 405 Barnes, E. J., Maerewhenua . . .. 518 530 Barnett, William S., Brucelands Settlement, 234 390 Kakanui Bates, John, The Peaks, Windsor.. .. 1,050 717 Bates, John, Windsor .. .. .. 657 J Nil Baxter, M., jun., Waitaki .. .. 273 10 Beck, James, Kauroo Settlement (per rural 346 451 delivery) Beck, T., Duntroon .. .. .. 224 347 Beck, Thomas, sen., Duntroon .. .. 564 558 Beckingsale, J. H., Herbert .. .. 794 542 Bews, John, Ngapara .. .. .. 793 - 428 - Biggs, J. T., Pukeuri .. .. .. 242 210 Bishop, Daniel, Hilderthorpe .. .. — 152 Bishop, E. H., Hampden .. .. 42 j 47 Blair, Alexander, Tokarahi .. .. 440 459 Blair Bros., Tiapo Estate, Reidston .. 390 351 Blair Bros., Totara Estate, Totaratahi . . 141 199 Blanchard, F. W., Livingstone .. . . 14 15 Blanchard, G. B., Livingstone .. .. 650 642 Blomfield, L. A., Maruwhenua .. .. 107 220 Borrie, David, Papakaio .. .. 1,532 2,281 Borrie, Donald Robert, Huntley Estate, 1,666 1,423 Papakaio Borrie, P. W., Thames Street, Oamaru .. 328 798 Borrie, Ronald, Willow Park Estate, Papa- 2,027 1,303 kaio Boyd, R. R., P.O. Box 116, Oamaru .. 164 209

j No. of Sheep on April 30,! April 30, 1926. 1927. Waitaki County—continued. Bradley, David, Clare view Settlement, 21 187 Herbert Brewster, E. S., Awamoko .. .. 626 485 Brown Bros., Aoereo, Allday Bay, Waiana- 1,818 2,229 karua Brown, W., Duntroon .. .. .. 201 234 Browne, C. A., (rural delivery) Five Forks 562 516 Bruce, George, Totaratahi .. .. 531 1 455 Budge, J. I)., Tokarahi .. .. 786 841 Budge, J. A., Herbert .. .. .. 263 319 Buiek, Hugh E., Airedale, Enfield .. 471 j 327 Buist, William (rural delivery), Inc-holme .. 592 I 638 Bulleid, John M., Deborah, Oamaru .. —■ 180 Butler, Alfred J., Totaratahi .. .. 388 406 Butt, E., Greenbank, Ngapara .. .. 983 710 Buzan, Mrs. B., and Son, Enfield .. 93 106 Calder, G. A., Oamaru .. .. .. 532 j 477 Cameron Walter Preston, Kurow.. .. 19,094 23,161 Cameron, Duncan, Glenmorven, Papakaio 1,476 1,570 Cameron, H. E., Ben Avon Station, Oma- 8,415 7,572 rama Cameron, R., Herbert .. .. .. 614 593 Campbell, W. J., Clifton Falls, Windsor 2,461 2,578 (rural delivery) Cant Bros. (Tapui private bag), Oamaru .. 2,006 2,136 Carlyon, S., Duntroon .. .. .. 262 250 Carrington, C. P., Pukenui Soldiers' Settle- 404 423 inent, Peebles Chapman, Allen, Kurow .. .. 5,029 5,038 Chapman, A. H., West-mere Farm, Kurow 1,562 1,546 Chapman, John B., Steward Settlement, —- 1,871 Waitaki Clague Bros., Queen's Flat, Ngapara .. 307 508 Clyne, A., Windsor .. .. .. 313 293 Condon, Patrick, Windsor .. .. 100 Nil Condon, William F., Kurow .. .. 28 35 Conlan, Edward J., Ngapara .. .. 1,746 1,938 Connolly, J., Golf Links, South Oamaru .. — 246 Cook, Alex., Livingstone .. .. 138 96 Cook, J. N., Livingstone .. .. 262 247 Cook, John J., Livingstone .. .. 43 41 Cook, R. C., Livingstone .. .. 489 469 Cooper, John, Maerewhenua .. .. — 41 Coughlan, M., Hilderthorpe .. .. 8 27 Coupar, William, Kakanui .. .. 326 306 Coupar, William, sen., Awanoa, Totaratahi 199 188 Coutt's, Henry, Borton's .. .. 609 634 Cowan, Charles J. (rural delivery), Kia Ora 414 458 Craig, W. E., Enfield .. .. . . 568 589 Cree, James, Otekaike .. .. .. 358 341 Cruickshank, Joseph, Hilderthorpe .. 1.190 900 Cudmore, H. C., Benmore Estate, Clcarburn 2,706 3,012 Culling, Joseph, Hillgrove . . .. 224 .260 Currie, W., and J., Maheno .. .. 879 710 Dalgliesh, J. R., Waitaki .. .. 273 194 Dalgliesh, J. W., Maereweka, Kanm Hill P.O. 341 366 Dalziel, James, Windsor .. .. 1,021 967 Dalziel, Robert, Kia Ora .. .. 1,113 1,612 Daniell, James, Otekaike .. .. 370 385 Davis, C. A., Maheno . . . . . . 109 86 Davis, William, Enfield . . .. 173 295 Dennison, Thos. R., Sunny Downs, Otekaike 486 315 Densem, J. L., The Rock, Duntroon .. — 252 Dewar Bros., Totaratahi .. .. 450 Nil Dewar, James, Totaratahi .. .. — 474 Dick, Robert, Weston .. .. .. 537 535 Dickson, Henry, Awamoko .. .. 136 153 Dillon, John, Kauroo Hill, Maheno (rural 1,121 1,289 delivery) Dineen, E., Otekaike .. .. .. 60 82 Direen, Mrs. M., Windsor .. .. 377 Nil Direen, Thos. N., Windsor .. .. I — 50S Dixon, R. A., Kauroo Hill, Five Forks 980 730 delivery, Oamaru Doig, Wilfred, Papakaio .. .. 1,263 1,183

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Waitaki County—continued. Don, C., Georgetown .. .. .. 771 501 Don, William M., Tokarahi .. .. 339 372 Dorsey, Mrs. Helen McK., Tokarahi .. 187 160 Doraey, R. H., Black Point .. .. 371 309 Dorsey, Richard, Tokarahi .. .. 437 427 Dorsey, William J., Tokarahi .. .. — 231 Dougherty, F. P., Reidston .. .. 125 163 Douglas, A. W., Tumai .. .. 353 572 Douglas, Maxwell, Livingstone .. .. 2,805 2,757 DoVey, .James (private bag), Black Point .. 646 607 Dowie, T. H., Kokoamo (rural delivery), 440 417 Oamaru Downey, J ohn, Omarama .. .. 2,560 2,500 Drennan, Thomas, Duntroon .. .. — 83 Duff, A., Island Cliff .. .. .. 652 Nil Duff, Albert, Island Cliff .. .. 610 588 Duffell, George H., Totara Settlement, Reid- 104 106 ston Duncan, Charles, Borton's .. .. 572 j 695 Duncan, Ian, Homestead, Elderslie .. — j 167 Duncan, J. A., Hilderthorpe .. .. 450 j 417 Duncan, Robert, Hampden .. .. 850 j 850 Dunn, Mrs. Cecilia, Balmoral, I'apakaio .. 537 517 Duthie, F. R., Livingstone .. .. 3,804 1 4,033 Duthie, W., Enfield .. .. .. 322 j 492 Dyer, H, Enfield .. .. .. 650 672 Elder, F. C., Airedale, Papakaio .. .. 506 668 Elliot, Adam J., Waitaki South .. .. 904 986 Elliott, Robert J., Georgetown .. .. 221 208 Ellis, William, Box 116, Oamaru.. .. 334 257 Emerson, George, Hilderthorpe .. .. 85 i 138 Evans Bros., Corriedale Settlement, Ngapara 782 1,024 Evans, Henry, Incholme .. .. 264 166 Ewing, H. J. (rural delivery), Five Forks .. 1,198 1,177 Ewing, Joseph E., Totara Homestead, 457 476 Totaratahi Ewing, J. E., Totara Homestead, Totaratahi 249 238 Falconer, J., Te Puke, Georgetown .. 305 203 Falconer, Thomas, Kakanui .. .. 865 771 Fallon, James, Ardgowan .. .. 480 512 Fallon, Martin, Enfield .. .. .. 120 106 Fallon, Patrick, Ardgowan .. .. 447 353 Falloon, Walter, Weston .. .. 70 56 Fenwick, Mrs. J. H., Maereweka, Maheno 2,000 2,359 Fiddes, George, Duntroon .. .. 474 460 Fincham, R., Fleetwood (Estate of), Ngapara 1,509 1,169 Findlay Bros, (rural delivery), Kia Ora .. 348 468 Findlay, William, Kakanui .. .. 21 194 Finlayson, James, Herbert .. .. 236 217 Finlinson, Edward, Elderslie No. 2, Enfield 88 147 Fisher, Wm. F., Steward Settlement, Awa- 82 76 moko Foley, Michael, Awamoko .. .. 279 337 Forbes, A. D. and W., Herbert .. .. 211 263 Forrest, A. C., Airedale Homestead, Weston 382 319 Forrester, D., Silverstowe Settlement, Nga- 338 419 para Foster, A. E., Tullymett Estate, Herbert .. 256 Nil Fox, John R. (rural delivery), Airedale .. 41 77 Frame, R. H., Herbert .. .. .. — 66 Frame, William, Hillhouse, Hampden .. 462 j 420 Francis, M., Duntroon .. .. .. 646 820 Franklin, J. R., Omarama .. .. 958 1,018 Fraser, John, Otekaike .. .. .. 22 345 Frater, William, Enfield .. .. — 22 Freeman, James, Five Forks (rural delivery), 459 359 Oamaru Freeman, William Friston, Whitstone .. 248 292 French Bros., Kauroo Homestead, P.O., 1,644 1,978 Kauroo Frew, W., Enfield .. .. .. 356 92 Fridd, John, Borton's rural delivery .. 155 189 Galbreath, S. H„ Windsor .. .. 74 Nil Gard, A. E., Borton's .. .. .. 494 483 Gard, W., Otiake .. .. .. 2,330 2,480 Gardiner, A., Island Cliff .. .. 2,436 3,353 Gardiner, William, jun., The Grange, 1,058 1,862 Peebles Garrow, J. and J., Ardgowan, Oamaru .. 315 329 Garrow, James, North Ardgowan, Devil's 324 366 Bridge, Oamaru Garvan, David T., Ngapara .. .. 255 271 Geddes, Andrew, Duntroon .. .. 173 199 Geddes, George, Hillgrove .. .. 1,374 1,042 Geddes, James A., Georgetown .. .. 244 216

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Waitaki County—continued. Gemmell, T., Weston .. .. .. 192 108 Gibson, George, Duntroon .. .. 179 143 Gibson, J. and D., Waianakarua .. 179 240 Gibson, J., jnn., Papakaio .. .. 687 919 Gibson, William, Otekaike .. .. 417 421 Gilchrist, A. J., Weston .. .. 21 21 Gilchrist, J. R., Box 36, Oamaru .. 1,867 1,869 Gilchrist, N. C., Oamaru .. ,. 1,630 1,550 Gillett, W. R., Georgetown .. .. 117 126 Gillies, A. J., Box 116, Oamaru .. .. 292 265 Gillies, S. and W., Hampden .. .. 218 213 Glen, D. B., Peebles .. .. .. j 406 712 Glenn, James, Omarama .. .. 12 Nil Goodson, Mrs. E. W., Fernside Farm, Alma 56 55 Grant, C., Strathmore, Otekaike .. 1,562 1,500 Grant, Charles, Awamoa, Oamaru .. 207 220 Grant, Charles R., Island Cliff .. .. 550 918 Grant, George D., Otiake .. .. 1,100 1,205 Grant, George L. (rural delivery), Island Cliff 1 463 420 Grant, James, Landon Creek, Pukeuri .. 216 259 Grant, John (rural delivery), Incholme .. 877 725 Grant, John., jun., Duntroon .. .. 612 659 Grant, John, Tokarahi .. .. .. 525 666 Grant, M. C., Kauri Settlement .. .. 337 430 Grant, Peter G., Incholme (per rural de- 156 318 livery) Grant, Peter C., Kurow.. .. .. — 84 Gray, R. J., The Dasher (rural delivery), 5,050 5,292 Kauroo Hill Gray, W. L., Papakaio .. .. .. 505 616 Green, G., Papakaio .. .. .. 724 628 Gudsell, George and Mrs. Fanny E., Maheno 859 380 Hacquoil, J. V., Kauroo (rural delivery), 762 859 Box 116, Oamaru Hall, John (private bag), Peebles Siding .. Ill 182 Hamill, D., jun., Duntroon .. .. 356 731 Hamill, David, Maerewhenua .. .. 387 428 Hamilton, R., Windsor .. .. 1,293 1,155 Hampton, Samuel, Windsor .. .. 403 386 Hannon, M. J., Thames Street, Oamaru .. 326 360 Harper, Charles, Waitaki .. .. — 94 Harper, E. and H., Enfield .. .. 149 314 Harper, S. A., Enfield .. .. .. 304 340 Harvey, James, Duntroon .. .. 1,948 1,453 Harvey, James, Tapui, Duntroon .. 695 965 Harvey, William, Weston .. .. 595 749 Haugh, Allan, Hilderthorpe .. .. 41 61 Haugh, J., Duntroon .. .. .. 915 1,120 Haugh, Robert A., Borton's Post-office .. 84 134 Haugh, R. G., Duntroon .. .. 509 615 Hay, Charles, Enfield . . .. .. 281 255 Hazlett, S. D., Herbert .. .. 149 148 Healey and McCone, Ngapara .. .. 302 278 Hedley, James W., Kokoamo .. .. 1,178 928 Hedley, W., Borton's .. .. .. 854 738 Hellewell, W. T., Enfield .. .. 497 514 Henderson, Archibald Glenshea, Windsor .. 668 986 Henderson, D. R., Ardgowan .. .. 401 507 Henderson, John, jun., Awamoko .. 651 653 Henderson, J. J., Hilderthorpe .. .. 91 Nil Henderson, Thomas W., Weston .. 152 197 Henry, Robert George, Waiareka .. 622 468 Heron, Thomas W., Five Forks (rural de- 608 452 livery), Oamaru Hill, C., Maerewhenua Settlement, Borton's 140 1,000 Hill, J. R„ Otiake .. .. .. 377 672 Hill, Rowland, Otiake .. .. .. 183 200 Hole, Edwin, Windsor .. .. .. 63 66 Hollamby, James, Waitaki South .. 397 462 Hollands, Walter, Alma .. .. 524 Nil Holmes and Son, Clover Hills, Palmerston 2,174 2,293 Hood, Frank, Ngapara .. .. .. 814 1,018 Hore, Cecil M., Loch Lomond, Tokarahi .. 1,579 1,705 Hore, J. J., Tokarahi .. .. .. 1,001 1,132 Howden, W. C., Island Cliff .. .. 545 552 Howell, A. O., Waiareka .. .. 183 264 Howland, T., Maerewhenua .. .. 150 160 Hughes, W. E. D. C., Tokarahi .. .. 457 347 Hunter, George D., Hilderthorpe.. .. 488 445 Hurst, A. C., Windsor .. .. .. 1,113 1,252 Hutchison, W. B., Island Cliff .. .. 693 517 Hutton, James, jun., Waianakarua .. 63 93 Hutton, John, Livingstone . . .. 609 560 Ingram, J. C., Pukeuri .. .. .. 109 28 Ireland, R. K., Omarama .. .. — 3,254

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No. of Sheep on April 30,1 April 30, 1926. 1927. Waitaki County—continued. Irvine, J. W., Herbert .. .. .. 790 808 Irvine, John, Peebles Farm, Oamaru .. 1,100 1,168 Irving, W. J., Thames Street, Oamaru .. 284 305 James, R. M., Duntroon .. . < 225 251 Johnston, A. D. K., Box 116, Oamaru (rural 969 986 delivery) Johnston, Mrs. Gertrude A., Five Forks, 731 690 Enfield (per rural delivery) Johnston, G. L\, Alma . . .. .. — 362 Johnston, J. T., Whitstone .. .. 302 171 Johnston, T. H., Georgetown .. .. 805 1,120 Johnston, William, Hillgrove .. .. 60 66 Johnstone, Thomas K., Steward Settlement, 290 331 Papakaio Joyce, Thomas (Estate of), Hampden . . 444 467 Judge, J oseph, Enfield .. .. .. 377 614 Kain, Douglas W., Longslip Station, Oma- 8,336 .9,397 rama Kane, Peter, Windsor .. .. .. 956 1,182 Keleher, L., Aorangi Estate, Maheno .. 2,066 1,672 Kelland, John, Clearburn, Kurow .. j 6,262 6,850 Kemp, J. and W., Hillgrove .. .. 122 204 Kemp, J. W. and T., Hillgrove .. .. j 1,274 1,296 Kennedy, Alfred, Windsor .. .. 1,063 548 Kennedy, Ivan, Glenn Soldiers Settlement, ! — 188 Georgetown Kennedy, S. J., Kia Ora .. .. j 203 240 Kerin, J. M., Enfield .. .. .. I 270 237 Kerr, C. J., Omarama .. .. .. 2,592 2,450 King Bros, (private bag), Awamoko .. j 705 564 King, Henry, Awamoko . . . . 230 | 320 Kingan, James, Black Cap Run, Box 116, 2,212 j 2,300 Oamaru Kinnimont, W., Incholme .. .. 417 ! 376 Kirkcaldy, Robert, Enfield .. .. 562 j 622 Kirton, J. G.. Totaratahi .. .. I 92 72 Knight, Lewis C., Awamoko .. .. 210 265 Laird, William, Tokarahi .. .. 548 j 419 Laurenson and Son, Duntroon .. .. 455 | 312 Laurenson, J. F., Kauroo Settlement, Kauroo 508 | 354 Hill (rural delivery) Lawrence, W., Kakanui.. .. .. 412 ; 314 Lawrence, W. S., Reidston .. .. 109 j 323 Lee, Edgar G., Waianakarua .. .. — ! 649 Leen, J. B., jun., Kia Ora (rural delivery) 216 277 Leen, Jeremiah, Kakanui .. .. 524 I 503 Lindsay, W. B., Otekaike .. .. I 384 j 559 Lister, Peter, Otekaike .. .. .. I 965 | 1,166 Little, S. G., Hampden .. .. .. 867 j 727 Little, T. S., Windsor .. .. .. j 721 j 886 Lory, H., Livingstone . . .. .. 633 J 616 Love, Robert, Ngapara .. .. .. I 219 j 203 Ludemann, Frederick, Papakaio .. 901 ; 670 Ludemann, G., Box 116, Oamaru .. 945 : 1,095 Ludemann, Robert (rural delivery), Five 894 j 998 Forks Macaulay, Angus, Georgetown ... .. 143 j 170 Macaulay,. G. and A., Georgetown .. j 594 j 326 Macaulay, W. J., Maereweka, Maheno .. 720 307 Macaulay, W. R., Kurow .. .. 2,160 2,574 Macauly, Robert, Alma .. .. 116 j 59 Macdonald, John Gordon, Papakaio .. 830 j 1,086 Macdonald, William, Papakaio Bush Estate, 2,467 2,458 Oamaru Macpherson, W. S., Hiiderthorpe • • 625 j 678. Mahoney, John, 250 York Place, Dunedin ' — j 197 Maider, George, Hakataramea .. .. j 455 445 Maindonald, C. E., Steward Settlement, 158 89 Waitaki Malcolm, D. and W., Enfield .. .. 557 2,011 Malcolm, John, Enfield .. .. 113 185 Malthus, P., Kartigi, Hillgrove P.O. .. — 326 Manley Bros., Borton's .. .. 545 451 Mansfield, M., Funna, Windsor .. .. 319 j 423 Manson, R. (Estate of), TapuiEstate, Windsor 3,256 2,444 Manson, G. A., Maraweka Settlement (rural 255 ! Nil delivery) Marshall, W., Herbert .. .. V. 309 ! 411 Marshall, W. C., Totaratahi P.O. .. 1,668 j' 86 Martin, Alexander, Awamoa Settlement, 133 i 109 Oamaru Martin, Alexander (Executors of), Exfield 186 j Nil Martin, G. S., Glenn Settlement, Georgetown 221 ! Nil Martin, James, White Rocks Road, Alma 45 i 62

No. of Sheep on April 30, A pril 30, 1926. 1927. Waitaki County—continued. Mar wick, David H., Steward Settlement, 77 5G Waitaki Matheson, David G., Gleneoe Run, Stag 2,788 3,222 Valley Station, Palmerston Matheson, D. G., Roseneath, Kurow .. 5,478 5,782 Matheson, Daniel, Kakanui . . . . 18 Nil Matheson, Duncan McGill, Steward Settle- 700 812 ment, Hildethorpe Matheson, R. A., Weston ... .. 134 125 McAughtrie, J. (Totara Peak), Omarama .. 684 576 McAughtrie, Thomas M., Omarama . . 2,841 2,550 McAughtrie, W. G., Omarama .. .. 2,550 2,501 McAuley, Peter, Totara Settlement, Totara- 170 161 tahi McCarthy Bros., Kakanui .. .. 703 438 McCone, James, Tokarahi . . .. 072 1,295 McCone, Mrs. Agnes, Strachan's Siding, 326 336 Otiake Post-office McCone, Thomas (c/o James McCone), Toka- 2,976 3,319 ralii McCone, Thomas, jun., Queen's Flat, Nga- 499 430 para McCone, W.. Benmore (c/o J. McCone, Toka- 2,925 I 2,925 rahi) McCowan, J. N. H., Windsor .. .. 332 158 McCulloch, David, Ngapara . . .. 455 406 McCulloch, J. R., Ngapara .. .. 615 538 McCully, H., Duntroon .. .. 760 752 McCutcheon, Francis (rural delivery), Five 411 447 Forks, Oamaru McDonald, Alexander, Duntroon.. .. 285 j 403 McDonald, Archibald, Awamoa Settlement, 205 212 Totara tahi McDonald, George, jun. (rural delivery), 274 166 Kia Or a McDonald, J., Windsor Park Settlement, 380 387 Enfield McDonald, J. G., Otekaike Homestead, — 722 Otekaike McDonald, James, Richmond, Pukeuri .. 358 1,510 McDonald, P. and J., Waimarie, Ngapara 1,409 1,370 McDonald, William G., Maheno .. .. 316 384 McFadgen, Peter, Totaratahi . . . . 106 84 McGimpsey, Thos., Brooklyn Farm, Otiake 616 Nil McGimpsey, David, Hakataramea .. 184 190 McGinsey, T., Brooklyn, Otiake .. .. 616 649 McGookin, S. (rural delivery), Airedale .. 537 603 McGregor, Dan, Duntroon .. ... 247 312 McGregor, W. E., Steward Settlement, Wai- 665 876 taki McHardy, Mrs., Steward Settlement, Waitaki 1,070 878 Mclnerney, Thomas, Kariru Hill P.O. .. 63 203 Mclnnes, Peter, Kartigi, Shag Point .. 263 197 Mcintosh, A., Awamoa Settlement, Oamaru 259 128 Mclntyre, William, Abercairney, Enfield . . 213 206 Mclvor, Peter, Herbert .'. .. 266 293 McKay, William, Glen Allan, Otekaike .. 663 1,852 McKenzie, Duncan A., Heathfield, Palmers- 1,202 1,391 ton (address : Post-office, Shag Point) McKenzie, D. K., Glenn Settlement, George- 417 502 town McKenzie, John, Gleniffie Estate, Ngapara 940 1,856 McKenzie, John, Pisgah Downs, Ngapara 3,647 3,461 McKerrow, J. R. S., Hampden .. .. 726 678 McKerrow, W. P., Waianakarua . .. 908 820 McKinnon, A. H., Kurow .. .. 92 2,891 McKinnon, A., Kurow .. .. .. j 3,144 133 McKinnon, W. G. (c/o Mrs. W. H. Munro), 698 680 (private bag), Oamaru McLean, A., White Rocks Road, Alma . . 28 1 40 McLean, David, Ahuriri Downs, Omarama 2,626 2,065 McLean, David, Allday Bay, Kakanui ... 867 1,175 McLean, John R., Five Forks (rural delivery), 792 j 802, Oamaru IMcLean, Peter, Herbert .. Nil 50/ McLean, T. A., Island Cliff . . .. 720 975 McLeay, Andrew, Belmont, Windsor .. 966 , 1 218 McLennan, T. Y. S., Kokoanio .. .. 294 . 250 McLeod, Alexander, Awamoko . . . . 946 734 McLeod, Hector (Estate of), Hillgrove .. 773 919 McLeod, J. D., Pukenui Settlement, Enfield 674 790 McLeod, Peter, Allday Bay, Kakanui .. j 473 299 McLeod, R. E. E., Corriedale Settlement, 963 1,204 Enfield I i

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No. of Sheep on [ i April 30, April 30, 1926. | 1927. - - _ Waitaki County—continued. McLucas, Mrs. M„ Otiake . . . . 128 183 McMillan Bros., Herbert .. .. 1,226 1,251 McMillan, William, Herbert .. .. 2,522. 2,507 McMurtrie, John, Windsor . . .. 378 413 McNally, Jack, Windsor .. .. 356 296 McNally, Malcolm, Windsor .. .. 792 712 McNaughton, A., Whitstone .. , . 86 140 McPhee, Allan (rural delivery), Kauroo Hill, , 400 201 Oamaru McPhee, John, Duntroon .. .,1 386 197 McPhee, M. E., Pukenui Settlement, Peebles 234- ; 531 McPhee, Thomas, Awamoko .. 404 j 584 McQuade, J. T., Livingstone .. .. 348 ; 316 McQuade, R., Livingstone .. . . | 62 j 67 McQuade, William, Snowview, Livingstone 523 563 McRandle, William (Executors of), Enfield 170 194 Meek, R. B., Weston .. .. . . 594 594 Meikle, George, Livingstone .. .. 922 j 983 Meikle, J., Maerewhenua .. .. 216 230 Menzie, A., Duntroon .. .. .. 834 934 Meyer, K. D., Kauru Settlement- (rural de- 2,816 2.917 livery), Box 116, Oamaru Middleditch, David, Kurow .. .. 47 41 Miller, John, Redeastle Settlement (rural — [ 42] delivery), Oamaru Miller, R., Ngapara .. .. .. 408 450 Milmine, A. R., Papakaio .. .. 749 1,080 Milmine, Ernest, Maruakoa (rural delivery) 240 654 Milmine, James, Island Cliff .. .. 463 431 Milmine, William, Windsor . . .. 160 680 Milne, Richard, Awamoko .. .. 261 237 Milne, Robert, Hillgrove .. .. 265 Nil Mitchell, A. J., Kakanui .. . . 100 70 Mitchell, James R., Rosedale, Weston .. 652 904 Mitchell, Joseph, Parkside, Weston .. , .1,176 904 Mitchell, R. L., and Nicolls, J. W„ Dunrobiri | 8,000 8,010 (rural delivery), Box 116, Oamaru Monyihan, P., Totara Homestead, Totara .. 353 309 Moody, F. M., Birchwood Station, Omarama 5,026 4,846 (address : Box 168, Timaru) Morriss, Joseph (rural delivery j, White Forks 215 113 Road, Alma Mount Fortune Pastoral Company (Manager),, 2,675 2,711 Hampden Muldrew Bros., Maheno.. .. .. 355 341 Muldrew, James, Kauroo Hill, Maheno .. 1 500 600 Muldrew, John, Kauroo Settlement, Kauroo j 612 886 Hill Muldrew, W., jun., Maheno .. .. 626 687 Mulligan, Edward (rural delivery), Kauroo 707 786 Hill Mulvena, Maurice F., Crewe Farm, Otiake 926 685 Mulvena, W., Otiake .. .. ... 732 657 Munro, A. F. T. (e/o T. A. Munro), Omarama 3,347 3,438 Munro, A. H. S., Benmore, Omarama .. [ 180 209 Munro, E. A., Benmore Settlement, Omarama 989 1,040 Munro, H. J. B., Ahuriri Islands, Kurow .. 894 5,700 Munro, H. J. B., Rugged Ridges, Kurow .. 5,562 924 Munro, James M., Glenburn, Omarama .. 2,140 2,1.90 Munro, L. C. (W. G. Munro, Kurow) .. 2,250 2,200 Munro, Mrs. Janet M., Kurow :. .. 1,830 1,033 Munro, Mrs. Jeannie, Otekaike .. .. j 5,542 5,921 Munro, R. A., Kurow .. .. .. 1, ]46 1,127 Munro, R. G. C. (Executors of), Rostire 2,462 3,040 Station, Otematata, Kurow Munro, T. A., Kurow .. .. .. 2,568 4,155 Munro, W. G., Kurow . . .. ... 541 497 Murcott, W. H., Hampden .. .. 223 451 Murray, A., Fairfield Estate, Pukeuri .. 543 558 Murray, A, C., The Ridges, Pukeuri .. 1,462 1,289 Murray, Lindley W., Tokarahi .. .. 473 628 Needs, R. A., Alma .. .. .. 212 153 Neill, J. G, Maheno .. . . .. 21 Nil Neill, William, Maheno .. ... .. 131 142 Newlands, G., Incholme .. .. 1,163 857 Newlands, J. (rural delivery), Incholme .. : 1,533 1,061 Newlands, James, Ngapara .. .. 1,410 902 Newlands, John, jun., Incholme (rural de- 474 356 livery) ] 1 Nibblett, W., Kartegi Estate, Shag Point — 830 Nichols, A. C., Kuriheka, Maheno .. 10,925 10,656 Nichols, John (rural delivery), Totara . : • 418 486 Nicholson, Mrs. M. A., Maheno .. .. 309 340 Nicolson, C, W, and J., Hampden .. 1,511 2,630

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30. 1926. 1927. Waitaki County—continued. Nioolson, William, jun., Hampden .. 835 | 845 Noonan, Robert C., Hampden .. .. —- 1,551 Norton, H. S., Papakaio .. .. 262 I 162 New Zealand and Australian Land Company 4,811 j 4,335 (Manager), Moeraki Estate, Hampden O'Connor, E. W., Ngapara .. .. 1,118 Nil O'Connor, Michael, Duntroon .. .. 66 58 O'Neill, P., Enfield . . .. .. 428 407 Orbell, H. S., Oamaru .. .. .. 1,502 j 816 Orr, R. R., Otekaike .. .. .. 439 j 472 Owens, Terence, Maraweka Settlement (rural — 335 delivery), Kaura Palmer, R. J., Thames Highway, Oamaru.. — j 150 Parker, C. E. (Awamoa Settlement), Alma 204 ; 382 Parker, J. T., Otekaike .. 365 ! 285 Paton, D. E., Maheno .. .. .. 642 | 1,023 Paton, J. I)., Pakeuri .. .. .. 302 . 350 Paton, John, Papakaio .. .. .. 39!) , 233 Paton, John P., Whitstone .. .. 484 588 Paton, R., Papakaio .. .. .. 307 : 228 Paton, R. B., Pukeuri Junction .. .. 542 772 Perinskie, Joseph, Curtis Knoll, Enfield .. 960 822 Perry, T., Totara .. .. .. 557 j 475 Phillips, S. J., Duntroon .. ., 200 i Nil Pilfoot, F., Ngapara .. .. .. 326 328 Poole, Charles, Herbert .. .. 340 327 Porter, J. (Trustees of, per J. McCone), 784 1,069 Tokarahi Power, W. J., Si'verstowe Settlement, Nga- 415 424 para Preston, Harold M., Otiake .. .. 1,959 1,985 Preston, Joseph, Brookstead, Borton's ... 3,384 3,457 Priest, L., Duntroon .. .. .. 1,753 1,871 Pringle, Adam (rural delivery), Kauroo Hill — 695 Pringle, George O. (rural delivery), Kauru.. 847 1,045 Pringle, James, Post-office, Kauroo Hill .. 930 960 Pringle, Robert, Enfield .. . . 616 575 Rae, James, Balrudden (rural delivery) .. 1,645 2,013 Rapson, Alexander B., Queen's Flat, Ngapara 360 325 Rapson, Mrs. Catherine, Queen's Flat, 275 356 Ngapara Rapson, Robert, Herbert .. . . 415 291 Rawelifie, James, Tokarahi .. .. 630 289 Rayne, Mrs. C. A. (William Rayne), Kakanui 734 ! 862 Rayne, YV., Quailburn Run, Benmore Post- 6,140 | 5,847 office, Kakanui Reid, Alexander, Herbert . . .. 130 ! 139 Reid, J. F., Burnside, Oamaru .. .. 588 | 537 Reid, James B., Omarama .. .. 840 I 792 Reid, John, Alma .. . . .. 476 I 322 Reid, W. P., Maheno .. .. .. 1,407 I 1,334 Richardson, James, Totaratahi .. .. 71 187 Richardson, J., Glenn Settlement, George- 329 339 town Riddell, Bros., Peebles .. .. .. 886 702 Robb, Archibald, Incholme .. .. — 244 Robertson, Charles, Omarama .. 1,420 1,180 Robertson, F., Waianakarua .. .. 562 425 Robertson, G. A., Glenrowen, Maheno .. 214 200 Robertson, James J., Hildorthorpe .. 825 1,117 Robertson, Miss M. M., Dunalister, Tokorahi 389 Nil Robertson, W., Herbert .. .. 167 275 Robertson, W., Kakanui .. .. — 52 Robertson, W. (rural delivery), Incholme .. 448 438 Robertson, William M., Maheno .. .. 824 603 Robinson, C., Oaklands, Maheno .. 418 809 Rodger, David (rural delivery), Kauroo Hill 579 515 Rodgers, R. A. C., Five Forks delivery, 1,077 577 Oamaru Rodman, James. Mount Pleasant, Herbert 1,364 976 Rooney, John, Oamaru .. .. 260 230 Ross, Angus, Waianakarua .. .. 152 133 Ross Bros., Herbert .. .. .. 340 576 Ross, Donald J., Hillgrove .. .. 1,678 1,820 Rudderiklau and Son, Arun Street, Oamaru — 220 Ruddenklau, E. C., Balruddery (rural de- 1,556 1,?43 livery), Five Forks Ruddenklau, J. G. A., Arun Street, Oamaru 325 1,267 Ruddenklau, J. G. A., Oamaru (Waimotu 465 400 Estate) Russell, Love, and Clephane, Mansfield Park, 898 1,113 Ngapara Russell, E., Otekaike .. .. .. — 280 Russell, Tbeo., Oamaru ,. .. 225 Nil

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30 1926. 1927. Waitaki County—continued. Rutherford, John I)., Duntroon .. 883 666 Ryan and Ireland, Ribbonwood Run, Oma- 3,934 Nil rama Sanders, F. R., Papakaio .. .. 781 889 Sanders, J. R., Omarama .. .. 1,087 1,073 Schaffer, Deidrich, Windsor .. .. 642 1,255 Schaffer, Henry, Windsor .. .. 1,204 1,172 Schaffer, Ivan Allan, Corriedale Settlement, — 1,226 Windsor Seheipe, O., Hilderthorpe .. .. — 10 Sehluter, H., Pukeuri .. .. .. 15 9 Scott, A. M., Papakaio .. .. .. 811 980 Scott, William, Ardgowan .. .. 605 422 Sellars, Duncan, Fara Hill, Omarama .. — 2,356 Sellars, S., Omarama .. .. .. 2,500 2,547 Selman, George H., Pine Hill Farm, Enfield 249 317 Selman, J. K., Georgetown .. .. 153 174 Shadwell, Charles N., Silverstowe Settle- 112 143 ment, Ngapara Shand, A. C., Home Hills, Maerewhenua .. 1,166 1,216 Shanks, John, Omarama .. .. 810 800 Shanks, Thomas and Mary, Omarama .. 1,020 1,000 Shaw Bros., Incholme .. .. .. 355 360 Sheat, Alfred J., Windsor Park Estate, 840 1,109 Oamaru Shines, Leslie E., Riverside, Omarama .. 1,376 1,712" Sim, Mrs. Janet, Weston .. .. 12 123 Simpson, George (rural delivery), Kia Ora.. 1,068 1,047 Simpson, J. (Run 529, Benmore Settlement), 2,066 2,250 Clearburn Simpson and Sons, Alta Vady Estate, Awa- — 3,720 moko Simpson, W. (Executors of), Craigneuk, 1,740 1,829 Tokarahi Simpson, W., jun., Springside Farm, Toka- 383 646 rahi Sinclair, Alexander, Kauroo Hill (rural mail), 235 255 Oamaru Sinclair, John S., Balruddery (per rural de- 1,105 1,079 livery) Sinclair, Wallace, Seaview Farm, Hilder- 45 200 thorpe Skinner, Peter, Papakaio ., .. 264 202 Slattery, Thomas, Windsor .. .. 657 910 Smillie, A., Waitaki .. .. .. 912 849 Smillie, James, jun., Waitaki .. .. 1,139 750 Smillie, John, Georgetown .. .. 279 337 Smith, Alexander, Duntroon .. .. 143 190 Smith, Arthur James, Georgetown .. 251 200 Smith, D. A., Totara Estate, Totaratalii .. 181 285 Smith, George, Otiake .. .. .. 1,700 Nil Smith, Henry, Duntroon .. .. 33 58 Smith, James, Allday Bay, Kakanui .. 889 j 1,012 Smith, P. G., Livingstone .. .. 2,556 j 2,727 Smith, R. G., Lone Hill, Otiake .. .. 3,140 3,580 Smith, Walter, Livingstone .. .. 2,569 | 2,568 Somerville, R., Livingstone .. .. 240 ! 567 Souness, Andrew, Maheno .. .. 531 453 Special School for Boys (private bag), Ote- 138 186 kaike Spiers, James, Livingstone .. .. 720 | 749 Spratt, Michael S., Alta Vada Estate, Awa- 3,895 Nil moko Squire, Charles, Kartigi, Shag Point .. 2,778 Nil Staunton, T., Island Cliff .. .. 718 600 Steffens, George, Enfield .. .. 361 Nil Stephens, N., Herbert .. .. .. — 24 Stephens, Thomas J., Papakaio .. .. 939 961 Stephens, Thomas S., Eskvale Estate, Nga- 1,225 1,336 para (address : Papakaio) Stevenson, G., The Gorge, Weston .. 879 1,258 Stevenson, Thomas (rural delivery), Inch- 981 727 holme Stevenson, W. (rural delivery), Incholme .. 845 741 Stewart, D., Otekaike .. .. .. 120 136 Stott, William, Balruddery, Box 116, Oamaru 1,407 1,783 Strachan and Dunn, Georgetown .. 771 848 Stringer, Mrs. George, Kenmore (private 1,993 1,746 bag), Otekaike Stringer, Mrs. George (Thomas Nye, Man- 1,450 1,746 ager), Otekaike Stringer, W., Island Cliff .. .. 1,499 2,031 Stumbles, D., Arnmore Soldiers'Settlement, 267 411 Windsor Sutherland, Alexander, Windsor .. 102 ' 120

I No. of Sheep on 1 April 30, April 30, 1026. 1927. Waitaki County—continued. Sutherland, James, Clearburn, Benmore .. 4,950 4,955 Sutherland, John, Duntroon .. .. 588 576 Sutherland, John D., Airedale Settlement, — 317 Papakaio Sutherland, W., Duntroon .. .. 250 275 Tallantire, J. E., Duntroon .. .. 218 221 Taylor, J. and T., Kokoama .. .. 1,301 509 Taylor, J. H., Totara Estate, Kia Ora .. 212 210 Taylor, James D., Borton's .. .. 665 719 Taylor, John, Georgetown .. . . 676 695 Taylor, Simon (rural delivery), Kia Ora .. 253 259 Temple, John, Island Cliff .. .. 30 20 Third, W. (rural delivery), Kia Ora .. 173 204 Thomas, Charles, Ngapara .. .. 201 160 Thompson, E. C., The Cape Farm, Cape 235 365 Wanhow, Oamaru Trotter, John, Kurow .. .. .. 1,072 1,299 Trotter, R. W., Kurow .. .. .. 4,705 j 4,424 Trotter, W. S. D„ Hillgrove .. .. j 874 j 984 Turnbull, James, Windsor .. .. 140 < 13S Turnbull, Robert, Windsor .. ... 177 176 Waddell, David, jun., Glenn Soldiers Settle- j — 293 ment, Georgetown Waldron, Leonard, Omarama .. .. 3,030 3,580 Walker, Ernest (Estate of), Otekaike .. 508 714 Walker, J. G., Ngapara .. .. 200 185 Walker, Peter (Executors of), Deborah, 1 30 Nil Waiareka Walker, Robert A., Hillgrove .. .. 772 867 Walker, W. R. (rural delivery), Airedale .. 150 169 Wallis, Alfred, Box 116, Oamaru .. 712 840 Walsh, M. J., Kokoama .. .. I 530 901 Walton, B. B., Oamaru .. .. 1,540 1,313 Wardell Bros., Omarama .. 10,565 10,270 Wardell, Cecil W., Omarama .. .. 20 70 Wardell, H. J., Kurow .. .. .. 5,540 5,680 Warnock, William F., Whitstone .. 118 212 Warwick, George, Kurow .. .. 193 280 Warwick, R. G., Kurow .. .. — 267 Warwick, William, jun., Kurow .. .. 200 205 Watson, William, Maheno .. .. 83 102 Watt, John, Otekaike .. .. .. 225 366 Webster, A., Pig Island Road, Windsor .. 648 768 Wells, A. T., and Sons, Hampden .. 1,811 Nil Westlake, A., Ngapara .. .. ... 1,060 833 Wharton, Frank, White Rocks Road, Alma | 265 500 Wharton, John (rural delivery), Incholme 812 1,070 Wheeler, 0., Elderslie No. 1, Windsor .. 195 318 Whitham, J., Awamoko .. .. 264 420 Whyte, James S., Papakaio .. 165 203 Wigley, Mrs. Jessie, Fairlie .. .. 1,150 910 Wigley, Thomas, Omarama .. .. 9,257 8,602 Wilkins, John, South Oamaru .. .. 606 393 Wilkinson, Thomas T., Enfield .. .. 256 195 Willetts, G. H., Papakaio .. .. 141 267 Williams, H. E., Awamoa .. .. 333 162 Williams, Henry, Hilderthorpe .. .. 138 112 Williams, J. C., Otekaike .. .. 435 456 Williams, L., Maheno .. .. .. 1,272 Nil Williams, Thomas, Peebles .. .. 722 742 Williamson, Charles, Duntroon .. .. 3,447 3,490 Williamson, H. and G. L., Kauroo Hill Rural 551 642 Delivery Williamson, J. G., Borton's .. .. 836 1,002 Williamson, Robert H. (rural delivery), Five 1.826 1,112 Forks Wills, A. D., Duntroon.. .. .. 812 577 Wills, William, Enfield.. .. .. 172 325 Wilson, Alexander, Otiake .. .. 1,998 1.740 Wilson, Alex, Tokarahi .. . . — 579 Wilson, J. and R., Papakaio .. .. 358 472 Winchester, W. F. (private bag), Black Point 358 317 I Winter, G. A., Dalrachncy, Omarama .. 8,080 8,285 Woods, J. S., Omarama.. .. .. 2,890 2,509 Wright, L. F., Livingstone .. .. 2,393 2,377 Wright, Peter G., Otekaike .. .. 343 323 Wright, T. A., Livingstone .. .. 3,120 3,000 Wylie, James, Maheno .. .. .. 461 480 Youart, John, Maraeweka, Kauroo Hill .. 64 144 Young, Adam, Waihao Forks (Executor — 444 late Thos. Simpson), Papakaio Young, R. C., Bedding Farm, Herbert .. 731 641 629,521 656,689

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No. of Shoep on April 30, April 30. 1926. 1927. MANIOTOTO COUNTY (In Dunstan Subdivision). Agnew, H., Oturehua .. .. .. 633 509 Aitcheson, Charles, Puketoi, Patearoa .. 1,740 1,819 Aitchison, A., Gimmerburn .. .. 1,112 947 Aitken, J. G., Paerau .. .. .. — 1,790 Aitlcen, Peter, Paerau .. .. 3,587 3,900 Allison, George, Ranfurly .. .. 895 771 Anderson, James, Ida Valley .. .. 1,462 1, 393 Anderson, M. J., Ida Valley .. .. — 1,264 Anderson, W. J., Ida Valley .. .. 1,169 1,040 Andrew, David, Toioiti, Hyde .. .. — 1,296 Andrews, S. H., Patearoa .. .. 1,909 2,063 Armitage, George, Oturehua .. .. 800 746. Armitage, J., Oturehua .. .. — 1,084 Armitage, William, Beck's .. .. 711 852 Armstrong, J. W., Beck's .. .. 750 1,063 Arthur, A. V., Ida Valley .. .. 93 547 Arthur, T. A., Hyde .. .. .. 925 Nil Bartram, S. F., Kyeburn .. .. j 1,112 1,372 Beattie, John, jun., Oturehua .. .. 5,880 6,627 Beattie, W. E., Patearoa .. .. 3,703 3,928 Black, Douglas, Ranfurly .. .. 474 564 Beck Bros., Oturehua .. .. .. j 808 809 Beck, Mrs. M., Oturehua .. .. 583 650 Becker, William Godfred, Oturehua .. 689 663 Bennett, J. S., Wedderburn .. .. 94 161 Berry, S., Omakau .. .. .. j — 483 Black, P. L., Gimmerburn .. .. 127 Nil Blakely and Son, Patearoa .. .. 3,636 3,736 Blakely, W. J., Gimmerburn .. .. 1,752 2,181 Bleach, Patrick, Paerau .. .. 2,098 2,107 Bleach, Patrick, P.O. Box 28, Ranfurly .. 1,053 1,159 Botting, G., Naseby .. .. .. 272 910 Brook, A., Wedderburn.. .. .. 598 710 Brown, A., jun., Lauder .. .. 613 682 Brown Bros., Gimmerburn .. .. 1,507 1,669 Brown, C. A., Ida Valley .. .. 1,180 1,226 Brown, J. H. and C., Box 34, Naseby .. 175 192 Bruhns, A. C„ Hyde .. .. . . 130 167 Bruhns, F. W. L., Hyde Railway.. .. 597 944 Cain, Allan, Naseby .. .. .. j 776 1,197 Cain, J. J., Naseby .. .. .. j 110 100 Cameron, M., Hyde .. .. .. 710 821 Carey, A., Kokonga .. .. .. j 1,118 1,118 Carey, Ernest, Kyeburn.. .. .. 729 1,016 Carr Bros, and Wilson, Patearoa .. , 4,635 6,270 Cathro, W., Kokonga. .. .. .. 277 352 Chapman, R. G., Ranfurly .. .. 870 1,006 Christie, James, Hyde .. .. ..I 1,056 912 Clark Bros., Gimmerburn .. .. j 2,567 2,999 Cleugh, H., Gimmerburn .. .. j 814 863 Clouston, James, Lauder .. .. | 2,896 2,967 Clunie, Mrs. C. (c/o Mr. E. Clunie, Manager), ! 193 161 Kyeburn Cogan, Michael, Patearoa .. .. j 1,052 1,082 CoUing, W., Cambrian .. .. .. 250 350 Coram, J. B. (Estate of), (per H. A. G. 3,118 2,660 Mathias), Waipiata Coster, William, Hyde .. .. .. — 20 Coyle, J., Kyeburn .. .. .. 429 759 Cromb, Alexander, Ranfurly .. .. 1,033 1,340 Crutchley, J. M. M., Kyeburn .. .. 1,643 2,364 Davidson, W., Patearoa .. .. 1,928 2,020 Davis, J. E., Gimmerburn .. .. 521 540 Davis, Wm. C., Box 36, Ranfurly .. 1,124 911 Deaker, R. K., Oturehua .. .. 46 40 Devenny Bros., Wedderburn .. .. 713 691 Devon, Mrs. Margaret, Gimmerburn .. 359 389 Dillon, J., Oturehua .. .. .. 532 570 Dillon, P., jun., Oturehua .. .. 2,091 1,890 Dillon, P., sen., Oturehua .. .. 201 200 Donald, James, Paerau .. .. 1,887 2,102 Donaldson, John, Gimmerburn .. .. 433 462 Dougherty Bros., C. and P., Gimmerburn .. 1,164 1,479 Dougherty, Charles, and Son, Gimmer- 1,014 1,096 burn Dougherty, Charles, and Son, Ranfurly .. 183 163 Dougherty, Charles, and Sons, Ranfurly .. 200 163 Dowling, P., Wedderburn .. .. 1,939 1,525 Dowling, Thomas, Hyde . . .. 2,125 2,064 Dowling, W. G., Ranfurly .. .. 1,260 1,364 Duffy, Mrs. A., Patearoa .. .. 689 739 Duffy, T. J., Patearoa .. .. .. 816 733 Dugan, J., Ranfurly .. .. .. 959 1,115 Duncan, D., Wedderburn .. .. 1,495 ' 2,258

j No. or Sheep on I April 30, April 30, | 1926. 192V. Maniototo County—continued. Duncan, D., jun., Middleburn . . .. — 572 Duncan, George, Ranfurly .. .. 427 458 Dundass, W. F., Ida Valley .. .. 30 30 Dundass, W. J. and G. E., Ida Valley .. 1,854 1,981 Elliot, A. D., Paerau .. .. .. — 2,432 Ellison, J. H., Kokonga .. .. 102 107 Enright, J. D., St. Bathan's .. .. 260 225 Fisher, W. W., Ranfurly . . .. 1,137 1,124 Forrester, John, Ranfurly .. .. 159 494 Forrester, Thomas, Ranfurly .. .. 1,307 686 Forward, H., Kyeburn Diggings .. .. — 306 Francis, G. A., Lauder .. .. .. 25 120 Francis, Mrs. M. E., Naseby .. .. 300 354 Geddes, R. L., Kyeburn .. .. 587 492 Geddes, T. R., Kyeburn .. .. 757 766 Geoffrey, J., Wedderburn .. .. 347 535 Gibson, R. J. and W., Patearoa .. .. 2,880 3,259 Glendinning, R. A., Ida Valley .. .. 815 830 Glenn, J., Ranfurly .. .. .. — 305 Glenn, William, Ranfurly .. .. 430 446 Gordon, W., Oturehua .. .. .. 215 208 Graham, Michael, Waipiata .. .. ! 1,198 1,355 Greer, S. C., Patearoa .. .. 2,606 2,199 Griffiths, Jesse, Kyeburn .. .. 717 1,466 Griffiths, Mrs. H. (Estate of), Patearoa .. 64 60 Hall, A. B., Ranfurly .. .. .. 1,781 2,360 Hall, T., and Sons, " Riviera," Patearoa .. 1,802 2,280 Hall, W. D., Waipiata .. .. .. 684 Nil Hamilton, John, Lauder .. .. 2,090 966 Hamilton, John, jun., Lauder .. .. 1,242 2,196 Hamilton, Matthew, Lauder .. .. 1,890 1,640 Hannex, R. A. J., c/o R. W. Hannex, Pool- 155 61 burn Hanrahan, P. D., Naseby .. .. 351 468 Harley, John, Cambrian ... .. 343 329 Harrex, C. P., Cambrian . . .. 969 854 Harrex, C. F., Oturehua .. . . 690 631 Hastie, Mrs. Mary, Kokonga .. .. 1,305 1,325 Hastie, Richard, Kokonga .. .. 190 200 Hayes, E., Oturehua .. . . .. 39 59 Hayes, L. P., Oturehua . .. . . 83 95 Hayes, S., Oturehua .. .. .. 1,022 738 Helm, A., Gimmerburn .. .. 1,067 1,109 Helm, W. O., Kyeburn .. .. 94 106 Henderson, A. (private bag), Tapui, Oamaru 1,379 1,137 Henderson, S., Blackstone Hill .. .. 277 280 Herlihy, James P., Patearoa .. .. 2,722 3,006 Hodgins, George, (Estate of), Naseby .. 328 Nil Hore, A. E., Waipiata .. .. .. 92 97 Hore Bros., Mount Ida Farm, Kyeburn .. 2,343 2,329 Hore, Chas., Patearoa .. .. .. 5,266 5,724 Hore, Frank, Kyeburn .. .. .. 1,767 1,696 Hore, R. R., Beck's .. .. .. 4,423 4,574 Hore, W., Kyeburn .. .. .. 1,370 2,038 Howell, J. and T., Waipiata .. .. 750 750 Howell, W., Waipiata .. .. .. 1,786 1,899 Howjohns, W., Beck's .. .. .. 102 32 Huddleston, Mrs. E. E., Ida Valley .. 558 487 Inder, C., Ranfurly .. .. .. 1,796 1,890 Inder, R. F., Wedderburn .. .. 513 531 Inder, W. J., Ranfurly .. .. .. 177 263 Johnston, Mrs. J., Patearoa .. .. 320 305 Johnston, W., Waipiata .. .. 445 Nil Johnstone, G. W. and P., Blackstone Hill 3,216 Nil Jopson, N. T., Naseby .. .. ,. 1,127 1,121 Kane, Albert, Beck's .. .. .. 734 774 Kearney, John, Ranfurly .. .. 1,872 2,322 Kearney, Patrick (Executors of), Ranfurly 2,250 2,638 Kelliher, C., Ida Valley .. .. 1,669 Nil Kelliher, E., Alexandra .. .. 204 Nil Kerr, J. and A., Gimmerburn .. .. 1,005 1,1.69 Kinney, M. A., Hyde .. .. .. 1,539 1,728 Kinney, P. F., Hyde .. .. .. 2,543 2,366 Law, G. and Miss C., Gimmerburn .. 741 803 Leask, John, Lauder .. .. .. 768 910 Ledingham, T. J., Patearoa .. .. 265 282 Lindsay, George, Wedderburn .. .. 648 712 Lindsay, Thomas (Executors of), Wedderburn 439 296 Lobb, W. J., Wedderburn .. .. 688 629 Lowis, T. A., Oturehua .. .. 266 236 Mackenzie, M. J. S. (Executors of), (S. 9,535 9,424 Andrews, Manager), Kyeburn Station, Kyeburn | Mann, Alexander, Kokonga .. .. 805 660 1 Mann, William, Kokonga .. .. 805 1,089

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No. ot Sheep on No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30. April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. 1926. 1927. Maniototo County—continued. Maniototo County—continued. Martin, George, Blackstone Hill.. .. 116 103 Reid, James, Kokonga .. .. .. 202 375 Martin, H., Beck's .. .. .. 57 64 Reid, Mrs. P. H. (Executors of), Kokonga 150 185 Mathewson, Mrs. M. J., and Co., Kokonga 1,161 1,426 Richardson, H., Omakau .. .. 368 366 Mathewson, W. M., Taieri Side, Kakonga .. 1,868 1,950 Ridland, Mrs. J. S. H., Paerau .. .. 1,450 1,793 Mathias, A. 6., Waipiata .. .. — 420 Roberts, Frank, Forge Farm, Waipiata .. 994 1,278 Mathias, Frank (F. Mathias, Manager), 3,886 4,586 Roberts. Mrs. P. I., Gimmerburn .. 1,754 Nil Waipiata Rutherford, William, Waipiata .. .. — 441 Mathewson, W. M., Kokonga .. .. 1,970 1,195 Scott, G. G., Dramond Hill, Gimmerburn . . — 1,318 Maunsell, H. B., Paerau .. .. 2,285 Nil Scott, J., Gimmerburn .. .. .. 785 Nil Mawhinney, Margaret J., P.O. Box 36, 915 833 Scott, J., jun., Idaburn, Gimmerburn .. 2,735 3,222 Ranfurly Scott, James, and Mrs. Julia, Ida Valley .. 595 732 Mawhinney, Wilson, Ranfurly .. .. 1,894 1,154 Scott, R. and J. W., Kyeburn .. .. 3,810 4,638 McAtamney, Mrs. Fanny, Patearoa .. 957 1,064 Shand, E., Kokonga .. .. .. 5,456 5,787 McAtamney, P., Pukipouri .. .. — 180 Sharkey, Arthur, Gimmerburn .. .. 642 Nil McCarthy, Felix, Wedderburn .. .. 400 649 Sharkey, Robert, Gimmerburn .. .. 839 1,274 McCloy, Hugh, Gimmerburn .. .. 773 946 Shaw, J. D., St. Bathan's .. .. 224 280 McClusky, J. J., Patearoa .. .. 42 2 Shaw, William, Cambrian .. .. 1,836 1,614 McCreadie, H., Blackstone Hill .. .. 2 2 Shea, Mrs. Ellen, Wedderburn .. .. 1,805 1,739 McCready, W., Ranfurly .. .. 168 Nil Shennan, L. S. B., Linburn Station, Patea- 4,633 4,659 McDevitt, Joseph, Oturehua .. .. 453 696 roa McDevitt, Mrs. A., Oturehua .. .. 272 262 Shennan, Watson (Estate of), (J. P. Little, 3,692 3,775 McDonald, James, Ranfurly .. .. 255 195 Manager), Puketoi, Patearoa McErlane Bros., Gimmerburn .. .. — 1,218 Smith, J., Naseby .. .. .. 163 165 McErlane, Charles, Ranfurly .. .. 1,570 406 Smith, J. R., Wedderburn .. .. 1,550 1,541 McErland, Peter, Gimmerburn .. .. 731 836 Spence, H. N., Patearoa .. .. 1,559 1,680 McGill, J. B., Hyde .. .. .. 1,475 1,569 Stevenson, J. J., Cambrians .. .. 4,300 3,920 McKee, F. J., Hyde .. .. .. — 1,218 Stringer, Alexander, Gimmerburn .. 1,046 1,098 McKeeman, E. J. and N., Oturehua .. 1,078 1,477 Strode, E., Kyeburn .. .. .. 505 555 McKeeman, Eliza Z., Oturehua .. .. 376 Nil Strode, H., Kyeburn .. .. .. 819 972 McKnight, David, Box 47, Palmerston .. 800 840 Tate, W., Naseby .. .. .. — 43 McKnight, F., Wedderburn .. .. 2,260 3,128 Thurlow, A. E., Lauder.. .. .. 714 900 McKnight, James Terry, Ida Valley .. 428 408 Tregonning, L., (rural delivery), Ranfurly.. 596 830 McKnight, Matthew, Oturehua .. .. 4,215 1,858 Tregonning, W. H., and Son, Waipiata .. 2,730 2,126 McKnight, S., Ida Valley .. .. 892 969 Ure, Mrs. Ida A., Waipiata .. .. 76 140 McLaren, D., Patearoa .. .. .. 1,544 1,823 Wade, Mann, Oturehua .. .. 499 539 McLeod, John, Gimmerburn .. .. 662 1,417 Waipiata Sanitorium (per R. McNaughton, 489 738 McMillan Bros., Naseby .. .. 2,317 1,911 Manager), Waipiata McNally, W. A., Poolburn .. .. 397 351 Waldron, H., Omarina Property, St. * 7,515 McNight, F. G., Ida Valley .. .. 2,851 2,886 Bathan's McSkimming, R., Patearoa .. .. 1,341 1,725 Wallace, B.., Kyeburn .. .. .. 189 197 Mee, James, Becks .. .. .. — 1,765 Ward, William, Kyeburn .. .. 669 1,138 Mee, Misses Annie E. and Martha, Beck's .. 320 409 Wardell, George H., Patearoa .. .. 3,825 3,855 Mee, Robert, Beck's .. .. .. 714 782 Weir, D. T., Paerau .. .. .. 2,079 2,419 Mee, T. and H., Lauder.. .. .. 406 408 Weir, J. G., Ranfurly .. .. .. 1,378 1,354 Mee, Thomas H., Lauder .. .. 1,921 1,605 Weir, John (Executors of), Gimmerburn .. 3,354 4,070 Mee, T. H., Lauder .. .. .. 1,848 1,604 White, Mrs. M. E., Wedderburn .. .. 397 788 Miller, J. A. A., Ranfurly .. .. 771 967 Williamson, E. G., Kyeburn .. .. 1,601 1,922 Miller, Joseph H., Ranfurly .. .. 1,944 2,574 Williamson, Edgar, Blackstone Hill .. 926 1,062 Moody, A. S., Lauder .. .. .. j 4,337 I 4,471 Winter, H., Paerau .. .. .. 1,826 1,845 Morgan, A. W., Blackstone Hill .. .. 447 ! 468 Wilson, Mrs. G. M., Brookdale, Lauder .. 3,220 2,100 Morgan, Mrs. E. and E. E., and Sons, Box 13, ; 7,406 8,116 Wilson, Mrs. Gladys M. (Estate of late R. 1,381 3,938 St. Bathan's | U. Wilson), Springburn, Lauder Morgan, T. E., Cambrians .. .. 216 j 253 Wilson, Peter, Kyeburn .. .. 814 1,545 Mulholland, J. E., Paerau .. .. 1,599 | 1,213 Young, R., Naseby .. .. .. 5,766 6,070 Mulholland, John, Ranfurly .. .. 1,748 ; 1,567 Mulholland, Mrs. C., Gimmerburn .. 411 | 646 362,134 392,846 Mulvena, M. L., Digging, Naseby .. 5,676 | 6,077 Nelson, A., Oturehua .. .. .. 615 570 Nicolson D., Oturehua .. .. .. 1,196 1,284 V I N C E N T C 0 U N T Y Nicolson, J., Run 225, Oturehua . . 412 423 (In Dunstan Subdivision). Nicolson, J., Pleasant View, Oturehua .. 628 767 Alexander, Mrs. Jane, Lauder .. .. 628 664 O'Malley, J. F., Back Run, Paerau .. 1,250 Nil Alexander, W. J., Lauder .. .. 1,082 Nil O'Malley, J. F., Paerau .. .. 1,542 1,636 Allison, A., Hawea Flat .. .. 266 436 O'Neill, George S., Patearoa .. .. 1,590 1,450 Anderson and Bovett, Messrs., Pembroke 800 608 O'Neill, John, jun., Box 34, Ranfurly .. 683 797 Anderson, J. D., Luggate .. .. 20 27 O'Neill, H. and J., Five Mile, Gimmerburn 1,398 1,377 Anderson, Peter, Moa Creek .. .. 775 868 O'Neill, H. and J., Upper Taieri, Gimmerburn 300 302 Anderson, Thomas, Poolburn .. .. 428 440 Packman, Joseph, Ranfurly .. .. 557 495 Annan, W. Clyde .. .. .. 30 9 Park, J. P. and J. T., Hyde .. .. 1,361 Nil Anscombe, H., Clyde .. .. .. — 143 Paterson, A. J., and Son, Waipiata .. 2,184 2,628 Appelby, Raymond, Brest Hill, Omarama 2,758 3,870 Paterson, George J., Gimmerburn .. 1,073 1,213 Armstrong, Alex., Poolburn .. .. 1,584 1,647 Pauley, T. and M., St. Bathan's .. .. 252 90 Arnold, James, Omakau .. .. 343 200 Pauley, T. J., St. Bathan's .. .. 458 584 Asquith, G., Chatto Creek .. .. 558 350 Pearce, Mrs. Emelin, Waipiata .. .. 2,773 3,890 Aston, Charles, Moa Creek .. .. 1,193 1,222 Pearson, A. W., Kyeburn .. .. 1,586 2,094 Atkins, R. (Estate of), Luggate .. .. 1,465 Nil Pearson, Alexander, Kyeburn .. .. 220 235 Atkins, R. and Sons, Luggate .. .. — 1,610 Pearson, William, Kyeburn .. .. 89 75 Attfield, C. R., jun., Clyde .. .. 1,358 1,316 Pirie, W. R., Gimmerburn .. .. 185 153 Attfield, Charles R., Clyde .. .. 1,132 1,219 Pottinger, James, Ranfurly .. .. 288 385 Attfield, G. R., Galloway .. .. —• 8 Preston, Joseph and Son (c/o J. T. Preston, 13,563 12,668 Attfield, S. G., .. .. .. 447 576 Longlands Station), Kyeburn Baird, H. D., Galloway .. .. — 42 Proven, T. R., Gimmerburn .. .. — 338 Ball, Mrs. May, Matakanui .. .. 1,819 2,021 Pyle, F. M., Oturehua .. .. .. 3,670 j 4,076 Barclay, Andrew, Moa Creek .. .. 458 497 Ramsay, Thomas, Hyde .. .. 1,276 I 764 Barclay, Mrs. C., Hawea Flat .. .. 341 375 * Return not received.

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, | 1926. 1927. Vincent Cotjnty—continued. Beaton, A., Nevis .. .. .. 2,535 Nil Begg, James, Bendigo, Cromwell.. .. 5,369 5,600 Bell, Sir F. I). (Executors of), (J. M. Shaw, 4,981 5,910 Manager), Poolburn Bell, P. 8., Tarras .. .. .. 308 606 Bell, R. J., Tarras .. .. .. 324 349 Ben Nevis Pastoral Company (W. Kain), 6,564 7,060 Nevis Berry, Samuel, Omakau .. .. 458 483 Binnie, A., Galloway .. .. .. 256 320 Bradley, Mrs, J., Cromwell .. .. 1,033 1,081 Brady, F. H., Omakau .. .. .. 124 Nil Brady, W., Moa Creek .. .. .. 289 367 Bretherton, D., Lowburn Ferry .. .. 102 119 Brown, J. W. D., Lowburn Ferry .. 2,102 2,693 Brown, R., Lauder .. . . .. 612 655 Brown, S. G., Nevis .. .. .. — 2,365 Bruce, A., Alexandra .. .. .. — 143 Buchanan, J., Hawea Flat .. .. 80 62 Butcher, R. E. F., Poolburn .. .. 1,567 2,051 Butterfly Bros., Messrs. (The Manager), 1,528 1,288 Hawea Flat Campbell, A., Moa Creek .. .. 106 Nil Carline, W., Alexandra .. .. .. 221 267 Carroll, P. F., Fraitlands .. .. 51 139 Carson, A. B., Maungawera .. .. 100 130 Chittock, David, Moa Creek .. .. 1,522 Nil Churchhill, E., Omakau .. .. 368 540 Clare, John Robert, Omakau .. .. 855 823 Clare, J. R., jun., Chatto Creek .. .. 404 337 Clark, James, Lowburn Ferry .. .. 86 77 Clark, R. H., Cromwell .. .. 22 31 Clark, W., Wanaka Road, Cromwell .. 213 231 Clark, W. J. (rural delivery), Cromwell .. 630 626 Clouston, Edward, Omakau .. .. 1,899 1,920 Clouston, Thomas A., Lauder .. .. 2,037 Nil Coffey, William, Ida Valley .. .. 1,000 1,480 Collings, F. H., Pembroke .. .. 400 330 Collings, John, Tarras .. .. .. 442 486 Collings, R. R., Hawea Flat .. .. 552 771 Cook, M., Chatto Creek .. .. 2,173 1,742 Corrigall Bros., Omakau .. .. 904 917 Corrigall, James, jun. (Executors of), 481 513 Omakau Corson, D. R., Kawarau Station, Bannock- 3,152 3,432 burn Coulson, L., Ophir .. .. .. 714 816 Cowie, J., sen., Lindis Valley .. .. 32 72 Crabbe, George, Bannockburn .. .. — 43 Crabbe, T. A., Bannockburn .. .. 161 249 Craig, J., jun., Ophir .. .. .. 102 102 Craig, John, Alexandra.. .. .. 571 606 Crombie, Allan, Bannockburn .. .. 2,030 2,058 Cromwell Development Co., Cromwell .. — 674 Daiie, L. A., Bendigo .. .. .. — 203 Davidson, A. V. (rural delivery), Cromwell 579 800 Davidson, F. P., Poolburn .. . . 621 Nil Davidson, J. A., (rural delivery), Cromwell 806 810 Davidson, Mrs. A., Poolburn .. .. 209 Nil Davidson, Mrs. Annie (Estate of), Poolburn 209 Nil De Bettoneor, M. A., Cromwell .. .. 269 329 Donnelly, Mrs. E., Lauder .. .. 960 658 Donnelly, F., Omakau .. .. .. — 421 Donnelly, T. C. ( Matakanui . . .. 506 699 Dougherty, C. J., Fruitlands .. .. 103 130 Drake, A., Hawea Flat .. .. .. 181 213 Duggan, T., Matakanui .. .. 655 531 Duncombe, F. L. (rural delivery), Alexandra — 14 Duncombe, Mrs. T. A., Box 104, Alexandra 41 12 Dundass, J. J., Moa Creek . . .. 512 652 Dunning, R. J., Makarora . . . . 296 466 Edward, A. W., Alexandra .. .. — 50 Elliott, J., Lindis Pass .. .. . . 2,292 2,077 Ewing, Mrs. E., Makarora . . .. 43 Nil Farrell, T. N., Chatto Creek .. .. ■— 137 Felton, H. W., Bannockburn . . .. 2,530 2,550 Flannery, Bryan, Ophir .. .. 350 286 Flannery, M. J., Poolburn .. .. 1,330 1,264 Flannery, Thomas, jun., Moa Creek .. 967 1,116 Flannery, Mrs. Anne, Poolburn .. .. 1,005 1,134 Fraser, D., Matakanui .. .. .. 300 453 Gartley, G., Box 2, Alexandra .. .. 436 534 Gartley, R., Chatto Creek .. .. 440 401 Gawn, W. R., Maungawera .. ... — 2,510

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Vincent County—continued. Gibb, W. B., Luggate .. .. .. — 2,910 Gibson, Hector, Morven Hills, Lindis Pass 9,470 9,800 Gibson, Mrs. Ellen M., Bannockburn .. 145 129 Gillespie, W., sen., Luggate .. .. 200 191 Glassford Bros., Omakau .. .. 671 739 Goodger, James, Lindis Pass, Tonus .. 7,912 7,170 Graham, C. C. (c/o D. W. MeCall, Manager), 8,380 8,843 Timarau Station, Hawea Plat Grant, Charles, Alexandi'a .. .. 4,973 4,499 Gray Bros., Messrs., Hawea Flat 51 41 Gunn, T. P., Albertown .. . . 167 147 Hall, George, Luggate .. .. .. 1,881 2,709 Halliday Bros., Albertown .. .. 367 544 Hanson, B. P., Cromwell .. . . 717 697 Harrex, R. W., Poolburn .. 1,430 1,975 Harvey, George, Omakau .. .. 2,679 2,208 Harvey, George, Waenga .. . . 218 272 Haugh, J., jun., Maungawera .. .. 160 165 Haugh, James, Maungawera .. .. 225 254 Hawley, John, Alexandra .. . . 204 250 Heaney, P. J., Lowburn .. . . 355 121 Henderson, A. M., Lowburn Perry .. 355 257 Henderson, G. B., Lindis Pass .. .. 3,475 4,739 Hepburn, W. B., Box 51, Clyde .. .. — 168 Holloway, Edward, Bannockburn . . 3,740 3,845 Huddleston, L., Luggate .. .. 3,579 Nil Huddleston, C., Omakau .. .. 2,170 2,043 Hyde, Frank G., Tarras .. .. 6,710 6,561 Iversen, E. J., Alexandra .. .. 735 666 Jenkins, J., and Son, Tarras .. . 9,126 9,055 Jocelyn, Charles, Bannockburn .. .. 159 215 Jolley, E. A., Tarras .. .. .. 2,042 2,483 Jolly, S. E., Tarras .. .. .. 708 1,155 Jones, J. H., Poolburn .. .. .. 978 1,016 Jopp, Robert, Cbatto Creek .. .. 4,399 4,487 Jopson, F. and A., George Creek, Roxburgh 1,859 1,985 Kane, David, Maungawera .. .. 815 939 Kane, J., Hawea Flat .. .. .. 1,216 1,570 Kane, Mrs Jean, Luggate .. .. 976 785 Keddell, J. H., Galloway .. .. 613 663 Kelliher, E., Alexandra .. .. ■— 303 Kelliher, M. J., Alexandra .. .. — 977 Kelliher, V., Springvale, Alexandra . . 205 453 Kerin, John, Hawea Flat .. .. 352 304 Kingan, James, Luggate .. .. 668 758 Kingan, R., Hawea Flat .. .. 246 215 Kinney, Alexander, Chatto Greek .. 1,232 1,526 Kinney, Daniel, Chatto Creek .. .. 984 997 Leamy, John, Omakau .. .. .. 464 Nil Leask, S., Omakau .. .. .. 290 261 Leishman, George, Moa Creek .. .. 5,080 Nil Lethbridge, J. L., Cromwell .. .. 5,420 5,653 Lewis, Robert, Alexandra .. .. 152 183 Lloyd, Miss M. E., Maungawera .. .. 74 42 Love, John (c/o Post-office), Chatto Creek 650 730 Love, Mrs. C. (c/o J. H. Love), Galloway .. 1,744 1,281 Love, R., Omakau .. .. .. 2,282 , 2,175 Lyons, D. B., Clyde .. .. .. 989 1,061 Macadie Bros., Poolburn .. .. 552 674 Macdonald, John, Omakau .. .. 704 494 Macpherson, Mr. R., Rural Box 5, Cromwell 556 264 Macpherson, H. D., Queensberry.. .. 371 656 Malvern Downs Company (H. Gibson), Tarras 1,567 1,888 Manson, M. E. and A., Bannockburn .. 627 722 Markland and Wilson (private bag), Cromwell 295 223 Marshall, William T., Moa Creek.. .. 125 132 Marslin, E., Box 44, Alexandra .. .. 380 469 Matthews, C. E., Fruitlands .. .. 5 8 Mawhinney, E., Omakau .. .. 520 510 McArthur, J., jun., Clyde .. .. 1,751 1,793 McBreen, William, Moa Creek .. .. 1,338 2,158 McCambridge, James, Fruitlands .. 2,200 2,044 McCarthy P. J., Hawea Fiat .. .. 1,265 1,819 McDonald, Mi's. Margaret (Estate of), per 1,424 Nil D! McDonald, Poolburn McDonald, Daniel and Marg., Poolburn .. —• 1,429 McDonnell, W., Galloway .. .. 390 720 McElroy and Corson, Clyde .. .. 3,803 3,921 McFelin, T., Bendigo .. .. .. 325 Nil McGinnis, J. A., Alexandra .. .. 941 524 McGinnis, M. P., Earnscleugh .. .. 153 173 Mcintosh, Alexander F., Moa Creek .. 2,065 2,147 Mcintosh, James K., Poolburn .. .. 918 1,220 Mcintosh, Mrs., Marion, A. T. Alexandra .. 164 195

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j No. of Sheep on j April 30, April 30 l'J26. 1927. Vincent County—continued. Mcintosh, R. A., Moa Creek, Central Otago -— 2,360 Mcintosh, Robert, Chatto Creek .. .. 670 844 Mcintosh, W. K., Poolburn .. .. 910 1,015 McLelland, L. J., Poolburn .. .. — 831 McLennan Bros., Moa Creek .. .. — 3,655 McMillan, W., Cromwell .. .. 5,024 5,545 McVeigh, Mrs. B. C., Alexandra .. .. — 306 Mead, A., Hawea Mat .. .. .. 1,668 1,668 Meade, Thomas, Poolburn .. .. 83 194 Merson, A. C., Box 47, Clyde .. .. 102 411 Middleton, D. S., Northburn, Cromwell .. 3,560 3,577 Moodie and Bolton, Lowburn Ferry .. — 141 Moran, Dan, Lauder .. .. .. 500 563 Moran, E. J., Matakanui .. .. 682 872 Moran, T. P., Lauder .. .. .. 370 415 Morris, C. J., Albert Town .. .. 245 302 Morris, Dr. G. A., and Son, Pembroke .. 4,754 5,037 Munro, Hector, Lindis Pass .. .. 2,133 2,269 Munro, Kenneth, Tarras .. .. 293 330 Munro, S., Tarras .. .. .. 2,186 2,220 Murdock, Joseph, Mt. Albert, Makarora .. 3,420 4,351 Naylor, G., Omakau .. .. .. 1,926 2,235 Naylor, Joseph, Matakanui .. .. 122 85 Naylor, W. D., Lindis Crossing (private bag), 3,309 3,493 Cromwell Neville, J. W., Moa Creek .. .. 1,924 1,749 Neville, Mrs. Jane, Moa Creek .. .. 826 843 Neville, Robert, Tawhiti, Roxburgh .. 986 836 Neville, W. R., Moa Creek .. .. 840 834 Nicholson, I. and A., Moa Creek .. .. 2,713 2,457 Nicolson, W., Poolburn .. .. 801 821 Noble, William, Alexandra .. .. 462 874 Noone, Charles, Poolburn .. .. 1,374 1,587 Olliver, J. R., Lindis Crossing .. .. 175 204 O'Malley, J. (rural delivery), Cromwell .. 1,252 1,247 Otago Central Pruitlands (Limited), Fruit- 749 622 lands Parcell, J. P., Bannockburn .. .. — 55 Partridge, G., Cromwell .. .. 211 188 Partridge, J. F., Lowburn Ferry .. .. 612 824 Partridge, W., Cromwell .. .. 125 99 Paterson, H. L., Lindis Crossing .. .. 1,935 Nil Paterson, W. G., Hawea Flat .. .. 847 830 Percy, James, Matakanui .. .. 425 542 Perriam, Henry (rural delivery), Cromwell.. 1,015 1,130 Philips, Robert A., Tarras .. .. 1,779 1,705 Pitches, A. E., Ophir .. .. .. 110 344 Poole, F. J., Makarora .. .. .. 285 300 Rahill, Patrick, Fruitlands .. .. 102 127 Read, Thomas, Omakau .. .. 450 740 Redhead, R. G., Lowburn Ferry .. .. 119 224 Reid, W., Cromwell .. .. .. 162 314 Ritchie, Donald, Bannockburn .. .. 202 218 Ritchie, James (Executors of), Shannon I 470 520 Farm, Cromwell Ritchie, James, jun., Bannockburn .. 4,500 3,463 Ritchie, J. S., Cromwell .. .. 335 350 Ritchie, Malcolm, Cromwell .. .. 884 1,129 Rowe, N. J., Cromwell .. .. .. 236 282 Rowley, J. C. F., Hawea Fiat .. .. 5,700 5,216 Rowley, J. C. F., " Maryland," Hawea Flat — 890 Ruffell, C. H., Lindis Valley .. .. 150 100 Ruffell, E. H. (Estate of), Lindis Valley .. 286 333 Rutherford, H. and W. J., "More Bottle," 405 490 Poolburn Rutherford, H. R. and W. J., Poolburn .. 394 546 Rutherford, W. D., Clyde .. .. 110 150 Ryan, L., Galloway .. .. .. 686 376 Samuel, W. and T., Lauder .. .. — 2,025 Saunders Bros., Alexandra South .. 6,492 Nil Saunders, J. C., Alexandra .. .. — 7,971 Saunders, T. W., Alexandra .. .. 2,060 2,468 Seoular, A. C., Matakanui Station, Omakau 7,503 7,000 Simes, H. A., Dry bread.. .. .. 610 947 Sinnamon, A. D., Poolburn .. .. 2,379 2,015 Sinnamon, Albert, Poolburn .. .. 790 863 Sinnamon, Miss Martha E., Poolburn .. 304 352 Sloan, John, Poolburn .. .. .. 984 1,070 Small, Leonard, Hawea Fiat (rural delivery), 132 131 Cromwell Smith, C. H., Maungawera .. .. 8,215 9,178 Smith, J., jun., Mount Barker, Pembroke .. 1,020 900 Smith, J. F., Cromwell .. .. .. 847 644 Smith, T., Queensberry .. .. .. 169 242

| No. of Sheep on April 30,1 April 30 I 1026. I 1927. Vincent County—continued. Smith, Thomas, Bannockburn .. .. 540 550 Spain, C. J., Clyde .. .. .. — 4,500 Spain, Eric, Galloway Station, Galloway .. 3,869 5,050 Spain, S. A., Clyde .. .. .. — 4,915 Spain, S. T., Earnseleugh Station, Clyde 10,100 Nil (address : Box 22, Clyde) Spain, V. S., Alexandra.. .. .. 4,533 4,400 Spain, W. H. (Lowburn Property), Cromwell — 250 Spain, William H. (Gorge Property), Crom- 1,850 1,840 well Stacpoole, R. W. (rural delivery), Cromwell 924 1,061 Stafford, J. J., Ophir .. .. .. 290 311 Stafford, Mrs. Lina, Ophir .. .. 1,640 1,780 Stewart, James, Moa Creek .. .. 627 919 Stewart, John, and Son, Moa Creek .. — 2,538 Stokes, H., and Sons (rural delivery), Crom- 2,234 2,539 well Stokes, H. L. (rural delivery), Cromwell .. — 1,797 Swann, J., Lowburn Ferry .. .. 661 532 Tarras Orchard Company, Alexandra .. 507 478 Taylor Bros., Hawea Flat .. .. 3,026 3,420 Taylor, W. J., Makarora .. .. 5,351 5;995 Thomas, W., Cromwell .. .. .. 104 132 Thompson, J. R-., Queens berry Hills (private 1,418 2,043 bag), Cromwell Tibbitts, H. F., Fruitlands .. .. — 218 Todd, B. A., Fruitlands .. .. 905 1,133 Tohill, Roderick, Post-office, Galloway .. 2,746 3,891 Towan Bros., Cromwell .. .. 742 906 Trevathan, Geo., (rural delivery), Cromwell — 466 Truesdale, James H., Omakau .. .. 960 836 Turnbull, A. S., Galloway Flat .. .. 50 47 Urquhart, Donald, Hawea Flat .. .. 116 253 Wallace, James, Clyde .. .. .. 1,660 2,003 Wallington, C. E., Omahau .. .. 372 354 Wardle, H. M., Cromwell .. .. — 87 Watkins, C. F., Hawea Flat .. .. 511 794 Webb, J. R., Cromwell .. .. . . 115 94 Webster, R., Moa Creek .. .. 504 850 White, C., Omakau .. .. .. 867 1,045 Wilkinson, T., Clyde .. .. .. 912 Nil Williamson, IX, Poolburn .. .. 2,600 Nil Williamson, J., Moa Creek .. .. 609 861 Williamson, Mrs. M. (rural delivery), Crom- 329 220 well Wilson, A. M., Clyde .. .. .. 118 82 Wilson, Frederick, Omakau .. .. 1,181 1,313 Wilson, H. G., Omakau .. .. 954 750 Wilson, James, Slogarie, Ida Valley .. 708 808 Wilson, John, Lauder .. .. .. 4,388 5,778 Wood, Arthur, Lowburn Ferry .. .. 246 376 Young, Nelson (Limited), Tarras.. .. 1,950 2,100 Young, N. J., Tarras .. .. .. 2,641 2,440 Young, William, Tarras .. .. 1,814 1,840 373,487 403,239 WAIHEMO COUNTY (In Dunedin Subdivision). Ballingal, John A., Palmerston .. .. 509 539 Bayly, Mrs. E. M., Morrison's .. .. 1,482 1,575 Bell, A. D. (private bag), Waihemo, Palmers- 14,717 14,527 ton Berkley, C. S. J., Hyde.. .. .. 1,513 1,471 Berkley, S. S. and H., Box 4, Hyde .. 1,486 1,512 Bowker, T. B., Dunback .. .. 4,108 3,679 Britles, J. T., Morrison's .. ..1,250 Nil Bryee, R., Palmerston .. .. .. 13 11 Burgess, J. and D., Glenpark, Palmerston.. 1,477 1,421 Callaghan, P. J., Glenpark, Palmerston .. \ 2,406 2,178 Campbell, F. H., Dunback .. ,. j 41 93 Chalmers, D. A., Palmerston .. .. — 834 Chalmers, James, Palmerston .. • • I 1,043 1,292 Chalmers, Robert, Palmerston .. .. 390 339 Chapman, J. (private bag\ Palmerston .. 4,840 6,279 Chapman, W. T., and Sons, Dunback . . 700 510 Chisholm, Bros., Palmerston .. . . 839 778 Chisholm, James, Palmerston .. .. 383 621 Collins, F. S., Meadowbank, Palmerston .. — 719 Clark, George, Moonlight .. .. 2,036 2,170 Clarke, Mrs. E. H., Palmerston .. .. 655 771 Clearwater, J. W., Goodwood .. .. 106 123 Cochrane, Alexander (Estate of), Shag 412 Nil Valley, Palmerston

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Waihemo County—continued. Connolly, T. R., Hyde .. .. .. 530 783 Cook, James Glenpark, Palmerston .. 363 94 Coutts, George, Palmerston .. .. 659 754 Coutts, Mrs. C., Palmerston .. .. 502 698 Cumming, Geo., Palmerston .. .. — 108 Craig, A., Palmerston .. .. .. 133 181 Craig. G. L., Glenpark .. .. .. 204 234 Craig, J., Glenpark .. .. .. 756 843 Cummings, Charles, Palmerston .. .. 145 Nil Currie, G., Hyde .. .. .. 810 1,185 Deem, F. W., Dunback .. .. 182 163 Douglas Bros., Green Valley, Palmerston .. 1,878 2,352 Dreaver, Donald, Palmerston .. .. 475 612 Elston, S. G., Palmerston .. .. 673 327 Finnie, D. H., Moonlight .. .. 333 472 Fleming, Anthony, Palmerston .. .. 315 469 Freeland Bros., Morrison's .. .. 6,000 7,424 Gifford, Thomas (Estate of), (e/o W. Hanlon, 1,311 1,348 Manager), Dunback .. Gilbert, Thomas, Moonlight .. .. 267 Nil Gilbert, W., Moonlight .. .. .. — 333 Graham, Alexander, Goodwood .. .. 126 Nil Guffie, D. and J., Palmerston .. .. 225 245 Harvie, A., Moonlight .. .. .. 1,500 1,680 Hay, C. S. (Executors of), (c/o F. Hay), 3,478 3,889 Macrae's Flat Hay, J. E., Macrae's Flat .. .. 1,167 1,234 Hay, William C., Macrae's .. .. 608 648 Hayes Bros., Moonlight.. .. .. 985 Nil Hayes, Frank, Moonlight .. .. ■—• 577 Hayes, John, Moonlight .. .. — 593 Hefferman Bros., Moonlight .. .. 778 739 Hefferman, Martin Joseph, Moonlight .. 573 510 Hewett, S. C., Dunback .. .. 1,018 1,108 Hudson, G. R., Palmerston .. .. 866 Nil Hughes, J., Meadowbank, Palmerston .. 548 678 Ireland Bros., Goodwood .. .. 890 1,099 Tsbister, W., Palmerston .. .. 687 629 Jamieson, Richard, Stoneburn .. .. 1,783 1,632 Johnston, Robert, Stoneburn .. .. 301 298 Johnstone. J. A., Palmerston .. .. 2,790 3,235 Jones, Oscar, Glenpark .. .. —■ 123 Jones, Philip, Glenpark, Palmerston .. 260 147 Keenan, H. L., Green Valley .. .. | 914 Nil Kelly, E. G. T., Dunback .. .. 1,018 1,216 Kershaw, H., Glenpark, Palmerston .. j —- 25 Lcdingham, P. and G., Stoneburn .. 1,005 1,113 Matheson, Mrs. Anna, Palmerston .. j 392 568 Matheson, R., Morrison's .. .. j 724 1,200 McCabe, J. L., Palmerston .. .. 740 1,301 McCabe, M J., Morrison's .. .. { 375 609 McDonald, G., Dunback .. .. j 110 Nil MeE!wee,W.,Palmerston .. .. j 100 100 McGregor, Charles, Palmerston .. .. j 688 630 McKnight, D., Palmerston .. . . 560 844 McLaren, A., Goodwood .. .. 561 467 McLeod, Alex., Glenpark .. .. — 497 McLew, E. T., Morrison .. .. — 1,520 McLew, J., and Sons, Dunback .. .. 2,329 2,658 McLew, J., jun., Morrison's .. .. 529 507 McPherson, James H., Palmerston .. 458 336 McRae, Alexander, Hyde .. .. 1,800 1,620 Menzies, James, Hyde .. .. .. 1,653 Nil Miller, James, S., Palmerston .. .. 912 982 Mills, Mrs. M., Macrae's Flat .. .. 737 789 Mowat, William (Estate of), Dunback .. 43 54 Munro, Donald, Box 41, Palmerston .. 539 571 Nimmo, A., Taieri Peak, Palmerston .. 1,757 1,812 Nolan, Mrs. Mary (Estate of), Moonlight .. 306 338 O'Connell, K., Macrae's Flat .. .. 1,703 1,777 O'Connell, James, Macrae's Flat .. .. 1,860 2,143 Oliver, H., Palmerston .. .. .. 344 197 O'Neill, H., Palmerston.. .. .. 495 558 Overton, C. F., Palmerston .. .. 1,429 Nil Overton, C. M., Palmerston .. .. 1,723 Nil Peddie, T. M., Green Valley .. .. 1,421 1,470 Philip. G. P., Palmerston .. .. 1,890 1,877 Philip, John, Palmerston .. .. 2,000 2,000 Pilbrow, T. H., Glenpark .. .. 2,621 2,609 Pile, F. W., Box 404, Dunedin .. .. 2,252 2,435 Pirie, G. and E., Palmerston .. .. 660 749 Power, Martin, Palmerston .. .. 87 130 Preston, J. H., Goodwood .. .. 571 829 Pringle, James O. and F., Green Valley .. 1,270 1,263 Pullar, W. G., Palmerston .. .. 91 98

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Waihemo County —continued. Purvis, Alexander, Dunbaek .. .. 536 563 Purvis, John, Palmerston .. . . 362 510 Ramsay, T., Hyde .. .. .. — 948 Reid, James, Palmerston .. .. 17 29 Ritchie, W. and D., Dunbaek .. .. 255 356 Robbie, J. A., Meadowbank, Palmerston .. 577 622 Robinson, Mrs. J. B., Macrae's Plat .. 408 469 Ross, David, Palmerston .. .. 4,094 4,038 Ross, G., Ardlui, Palmerston .. .. 238 259 Ross, Hugh, Palmerston .. .. 263 237 Roy Bros., Moonlight .. .. .. 1,088 1,060 Roy, George, Moonlight .. .. 712 703 Service, James, Palmerston .. .. 210 220 Sheat, H. S., Palmerston .. .. 1,794 1,742 Sim, James, Moonlight .. .. .. 991 893 Smith, R. L., Palmerston .. .. 394 441 Stanley, E. (Estate of) (o/o Stanley and 1,472 1,240 Stanley), Macrae's Flat Stanley, Edward, Dunbaek .. .. 459 589 Stenhouse, James, Palmerston .. .. 717 614 Stevenson, H. S., Hyde .. .. .. — 1,631 Stevenson, J., Meadowbank, Palmerston .. 579 Nil Stone, George, Dunbaek .. .. 1,092 1,084 Sutherland, F. D., Stonebank .. .. 1,009 1,036 Sutherland, G. A., Macrae's Flat .. 3,108 3,389 Sutherland, J., Palmerston .. .. 409 Nil Sutherland, Mrs. Marion, Goodwood .. 455 370 Thomas, Albert, Glenpark .. .. 2 176 Todd, R. P., Green Valley .. .. 524 803 Wilson, W. M., Glenpark, Palmerston .. 263 424 Wright, Alex., Palmerston .. .. 28? 350 Wright, Henry, Box 53, Palmerston .. 319 305 Wright, John, Palmerston .. .. 105 69 135,926 141,948 WAIKOUAITI COUNTY (In Dunedin Subdivision). Aitcheson, G. L. G., Post-office, Hillgrove.. 1,018 1,049 Aitcheson, Thomas and A., Waikouaiti .. 1,119 1,220 Allan, John, Merton .. .. .. 27 30 Allcock Bros., Waikouaiti .. .. 740 697 Bannatyne, Mrs. Ellen, Waikouaiti .. 1,804 j 1,687 Bodkin, J. E., Evansdale .. .. 1,131 1,088 Bennett, E. J. and Mrs. B., Purakanui .. 19 73 Box, H. W., Port Chalmers .. .. 35 36 Bray, S. and A., Waikouaiti .. .. — , 1,400 Brightling Bros., Merton .. .. 3,360 J 3,410 Broad, E. S., Waikouaiti .. .. 411 I 574 Buckland, Mrs. Annie (e/o J. M. Nicol, 10,854 j 10,900 Manager), Waikouaiti Carey, C. H., Port Chalmers, Lower Harbour — 52 Cassey, G., and Miller, Sawyer's Bay .. 303 ; 204 Clark, Arch., Waitati .. .. .. —■ 55 Clarke, G. L. L., Woodhaugh .. .. 256 ! 480 Collins, B. and F., Palmerston .. .. 1,379 1,362 Collins, P. M., Palmerston .. .. 3,785 j 3,611 Coughlan, W., Palmerston .. .. 1,227 j 1,459 Coutts Bros., Riverbank, Palmerston .. 1,483 [ 1,365 Dempster, A., jun., Flag Swamp .. 1,526 j 1,772 Dempster, J. R., Waikouaiti .. .. — 56 Diack, J. C., Waikouaiti .. .. 310 334 Donaldson, A., Waikouaiti .. .. — 52 Donaldson, John, Double Hill, Waitati .. — 103 Douglas, A. W. (Hayward's Point Property), 716 934 c/o P.O. Box 700, Dunedin Douglas, A. W. "Roundhill," e/o P.O. 3,032 2,750 Box 700, Dunedin Douglas, A. W.,Tumai Estate, c/o P.O. Box 3,870 3,580 700, Dunedin Douglas, O. (Estate of), "Eldorado," c/o 2,290 1,890 P.O. Box 700, Dunedin Driver, C., Mihiwaka .. .. .. — 77 Driver, F., Purakanui . . . . . . 92 102 Driver, T., Purakanui . . . . . . 66 80 Fell, A., Waikouaiti .. .. .. — 441 Fell, B. W., Waikouaiti.. . . 93 125 Fisher, H., Sawyer's Bay . . 92 108 Forrestor, W., North-east Valley. . .. 19 111 Fry, H. E., Waikouaiti .. .. — 85 Galbraitii, John, Waikouaiti .. .. 260 .240 Gardiner, W. A., Warrington .. .. 276 365 Gilchrist, Charles, Waikouaiti .. .. 326 418 Gilmore Bros., Evansdale .. .. 2,469 2,680

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Waikouaiti County—continued. Gooch, A. L., Mihiwaka .. .. 127 162 Graham, A., Purakanui .. .. 65 82 Green, W., Mount Cargill .. .. 18 8 Hadfield, C., Musselburgh Rise, Dunedin .. 1,023 1,020 Hagan, Samuel, Waikouaiti .. .. 152 174 Hall, C. H., Waikouaiti. . .. .. 102 169 Hallum, C. W., Waikouaiti .. .. 685 835 Hammond, Richard H., Evansdale .. 436 492 Heckler, Arthur, Waikouaiti .. .. 728 778 Heffernan Bros., Moonlight .. .. 842 913 Heffernan, John T., Moonlight .. .. 2,050 2,114 Hodgson, J., Sawyer's Bay .. .. 200 116 Hodgson, W. H., Mihiwaka .. .. 116 106 Hudson, G. K., Palmerston .. .. — 2,130 Inglis, A. C., Warrington .. .. 265 112 Jackson, J. A., Waikouaiti .. .. 553 1,462 Kane, B., Merton .. .. .. 417 479 Lang, J., Waikouaiti .. .. .. — 135 Lee, William, Flag Swamp, Waikouaiti .. 387 536 Macaulay, John, Flag Swamp, Waikouaiti 772 522 Mackenzie, K., Port Chalmers .. .. 100 162 Maguire, P. G., Box 33, Palmerston .. — 66 Malloch, David, Waikouaiti .. .. 3,090 3,181 Mathieson, A., Port Road, Port Chalmers .. 100 112 McCalhim, C. T., Flag Swamp .. .. 200 150 McCalman, I)., Hay wards Point .. .. — 326 McDonald, D., Waikouaiti .. .. 433 660 McDonald, R., Mihiwaka .. .. — 72 McGrath, John, Waikouaiti .. .. 177 177 McGregor, D., Waikouaiti .. .. 324 330 McLeod, G., Mihiwaka .. .. .. — 188 Melville, R., Mihiwaka .. .. .. — 50 Mental Hospital, Seacliff .. .. 456 427 Nankivell, E. H., Waikouaiti .. .. 168 Nil Orbell, Mrs. Catherine, Waikouaiti .. 63 96 Payne, G. D., Waikouaiti .. .. 1,747 1,930 Preston, John, Flag Swamp .. .. 4,700 4,752 Puddy, J. J., Waikouaiti .. .. 256 316 Porteous, G., Warrington .. .. 162 154 Quelch, E., Waikouaiti .. .. — 398 Rochfort, J., Evansdale .. .. 62 98 Rollins, A., Stoney Hill, Waikouaiti .. 680 707 Ross, Ian, Waikouaiti .. .. .. 1,475 1,640 Scott, E. H., Merton .. .. .. 488 386 Smith, Arthur, Sawyer's Bay .. .. 31 Nil Sutherland, A., Puketeraki .. .. 2,404 1,895 Sutherland, R. H., Palmerston .. .. 143 138 Thomson, H. C., Hayward's Point .. 103 Nil Toomey, Patrick, Waikouaiti .. .. 1,770 2,470 Townsend, A. R., Waikouaiti .. .. 1,120 1,122 Townsend, J. A., Waikouaiti .. .. 1,373 1,335 Townsend, J. A., jun., Waikouaiti .. 740 796 Vanes, Samuel, Waikouaiti .. .. 254 316 Walker, A. E., Goodwood .. .. — 155 Walker Bros. (J. A. and W.), Flag Swamp 773 750 Walker, P., Box 62, Palmerston .. 315 722 Ward, F. H. (Executors of), (c/o D. W. 1,362 1,286 Mallock, Manager), Waikouaiti Warren, J. C., Waitati .. ,. .. 508 408 White, A. T., Waitati .. .. .. 97 222 White, And., Mihiwaka.. .. .. — 217 White, H. J., Seacliff .. .. .. 150 164 White, J. M., Merton .. .. .. 470 509 White, W., Seacliff .. .. .. 53 75 Wilkinson, S., Moonlight .. .. 1,405 1,151 Wilson, A., Evansdale .. .. .. 150 133 Woods, Arthur, Longbush, Waikouaiti .. — 1,676 Woods, Arthur, Mount Watkins, Waikouaiti 1,805 1,828 83,033 93,126 TAIERI COUNTY (In Dunedin Subdivision). Allen, R. P., Middlemarch .. .. — 263 Anderson, C., and Lyttle, S. A., Outram .. 1,337 1,250 Anderson, J., Middlemarch .. .. 2,156 2,293 Anderson, P. McN., Middlemarch .. 2,003 1,893 Armstrong, A. S., Lee Stream .. .. 2,548 2,640 Atkinson, F. H. (Yellow Hill), Middlemarch 2,234 2,461 Aubrey, J. F., Clark's .. .. .. — 2,260 Ayson, R. W., Ngapuna .. .. 138 Nil Barry, J. H. L., Clark's.. .. .. 1,552 1,494 Bathgate, A., Outram .. .. .. 392 140

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30. 1926. 1927. Taieri County—continued. Baxter, Archibald, Kuri Bush .. .. 49 148 Baxter, B. A., Cairn's Hill, Otokia .. 873 Nil Beattie, J., Sutton .. .. .. 205 Nil Beattie, Robert, and Son, Middlemarch .. 972 861 Bennett, W., Middlemarch .. .. 520 445 Black, E., Mangatua .. .. .. 70 144 Blair, J. W., Outram .. .. .. 1,592 1,659 Bodkin, J. F., Hyde .. . . .. 964 1,019 Botting, R., To Houka .. .. .. 70 188 Boyd, H., Mosgiel .. .. .. 1,118 1,294 Boyd, P., Hindon Station, Hindon .. 4,885 4,407 Braithwaite, li. E. (c/o C. C. Scott, Henley) — 1,200 Bray and Templeton, Middlemarch .. — 1,874 Brown R., Middlemarch .. .. 122 242 Bryant, W., Otokia .. .. .. 714 436 Burnet, A. and W., Middlemarch .. 241 435 Burns, K. B., Mount Ross (private bag), 1,462 1,647 Dunedin Butler, John, Clark's .. .. .. 815 1,416 Cambridge, A., North Taieri .. .. 4 J Nil Cameron, Alexander, Outram .. .. 9 > 5 Cameron, Donald, Middlemarch .. .. 1,570 1,610 Cameron, Ewen, Middlemarch .. .. 2,208 1,994 Cameron, W. F., Hindon .. .. 509 425 Campbell, D. and J., Henley .. .. 872 861 Campbell, John, Momona .. .. 70 10 Carr, H. W., Woodside .. .. .. — 49 Carruthers, A., Ngapuna .. .. 2,242 1,841 Carruthers, T., Middlemarch .. .. 750 653 Cole, William, Middlemarch .. .. 127 128 Coughlan Bros., North Taieri .. .. 1,029 1,360 Craighead, D. B., Middlemarch .. .. 230 478 Cullen, Robert, East Taieri .. .. 725 737 Cuttance Bros., Mangatua .. .. 110 80 Dallas, W. William, Mount Stoker, Middle- 1,631 1,861 march Davidson, Mrs. C., Brighton .. . . 7 8 Deans, John, Lee Stream .. . . — 973 Dodd, William, Moonlight .. .. 460 500 Doherty, Francis, Balmoral Farm, Outram 590 476 Doherty, Francis, Leeside, Outram .. 1,102 1,038 Douglas, Archibald (W. Park, Manager), 1,027 Nil Wylie's Crossing Douglas, A. W., Chain Hills (c/o P.O. Box — 440 700, Dunedin) Doull, Alexander F., Henley .. .. 1,492 1,061 Drennan, Hugh, Lee Stream .. .. 1,315 1,935 Drummond, D. K., Sutton .. .. .462 478 Dunery, James, East Taieri .. .. 512 746 Dunery, James, Rock and Pillar .. .. 8,483 8,296 Elliott, John S., Middlemarch .. .. 692 953 Findlay, C., Mosgiel .. .. .. 117 284 Findlay, C., "Rannock," Mosgiel.. .. 3,033 3,154 Finnie, David, jun., Sutton .. .. — 552 Finnie, Thomas, Fairfield .. .. 306 277 Fisher, George D. McN., Middlemarch .. 189 432 Flamank, C. O., Pukerangi .. .. 848 j 983 Fletcher, Misses A. and H., Ngapuna .. 91 Nil Ford, D., Allanton .. .. .. 130 Nil Fowler J. A., Mosgiel .. .. .. 209 427 Fraser, John, Berwick .. .. .. 107 200 Freeman, James (Executors of), (c/o Frede- 171 847 rick Freeman), Green Island Gardner, J. P., Green Island .. .. 137 175 Gawn, Thomas J., Mosgiel .. .. 507 537 Geeves, J. W., Kuri Bush .. 88 115 Gibson, P. and R., North Taier .. .. 586 537 Glover, F. G., Middlemarch .. .. 2,091 2,226 Gow, James, Mosgiel .. .. .. 867 1,133 Graham, J. McQ., Silver Peak, Hindon 2,054 1,809 Railway Graham, J. W., Gordon Road, Mosgiel .. 379 150 Graham, Murdoch (Estate of), Hindon Rail- 2,770 2,375 way Grant, Arthur, Wylie's Crossing .. .. 278 279 Gregg, J. G., Kuri Bush .. .. — 273 Grieve, A., Middlemarch .. .. 163 213 Gunn, D. J., Sutton . . .. .. 780 Nil Hamilton, J., Lee Creek .. .. 690 517 Hamilton, R. B., Wylie's Crossing .. — 2,016 Harrison, M. F., Hindon .. .. 1,474 1,415 Heenan Bros. (R. Heenan, Manager), 1,218 1,331 Maungatua Heffernan, S. E., Roek and Pillar .. 2,069 2,153

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I No. of Sheep on I April 30, April 30, ; 1926. 1927. Taiert County—continued. Henderson, J., Middlemarch .. .. 778 945 Henderson, W. D., Sutton .. .. 1,568 1,740 Hewson, E., Middlemarch .. .. — 276 Higgie, A., Kuri Bush .. .. .. 44 81 Higgins, W., Middlemarch .. .. 200 210 Horne, H. G., Henley .. .. .. 28 24 Howell, F., Rock and Pillar .. .. 1,035 1,238 Howell, George, Middlemarch .. .. 250 61 Howell, G. P., Middlemarch .. .. — I 1,376 Howell, J., Middlemarch .. .. 3,466 | 3,246 Howell, Mrs. M., Middlemarch .. .. 100 | Nil Hughes, G., Wylie's Crossing .. .. 688 1,028 Jaffray Bros., East Taieri .. .. 776 886 James, P., Middlemarch .. .. 1,166 1,052 James, J. I., Middlemarch .. .. —• 745 Johnson, S., Sutton .. .. .. 1,363 ; 1,193 Johnston, R. M., Sutton .. .. 777 ! 1,316 Jones, William G., P.O., Sutton, Matarae .. 1,024 1,225 Jopp, A. A., Mount Allan (private bag) .. 2,551 2,574 Jopp, W. A. T. (Executors of), (c/o C. 5,867 j 6,034 Robinson, Manager), Hindon Railway Keast, E. J., Middlemarch .. .. 13 18 Keast, Mrs. Mary J., Middlemarch .. 275 j 306 Kenny, J., Otokia .. .. .. — 14 Kerr, J., Middlemarch .. .. .. — 184 Kerr, Mrs. Margaret Jane, Middlemarch .. 315 306 Kerr, Mrs. Margaret J., Glen Barr, Middle- 135 301 march Kidd, R„ Sutton .. .. .. 1,418 1,395 Kinlock, W., Clark's .. .. .. 1,222 1,476 Kinsman, Edwin C., Matarae, Sutton .. 1,142 1,269 Kirk, Mrs. Georgina, Mosgiel .. .. 678 1,112 Kirkland, J. A., Middlemarch .. .. 338 507 Kirkland, J. B., Fairfield, via Dunedin .. 171 133 Kofoed, W. J., Oatram .. .. .. 220 197 Lawson, J. N., Pukerangi .. .. 1,690 1,776 Leckie, J. C., Middlemarch .. .. 119 356 Leishman, D., North Taieri, Mosgiel .. 1,914 1,824 Leslie, Robert, Middlemarch .. .. 403 436 Lewin, J. H., Barewood, Pukerangi .. 2,149 1,974 Lister, L. D., Clark's .. .. .. 2,050 Nil Lister, M. J., Hindon Railway .. .. 1,287 1,291 Lister, P. J., Hindon .. .. .. 612 695 Lobb, Mrs. Jane, Brighton .. .. 94 147 Lyders, H., jun., Fairsfield .. .. •— 47 Macaulay, Mrs. M., Middlemarch .. 2,058 2,131 Macdonald, H. J. P., Hindon .. .. 183 198 Maodonald, John, Hindon .. .. 1,031 1,209 MacKay, W. G., Berwick .. .. 41 11 Marshall, McK., Kuri Bush .. .. 577 663 Marshall, W. J., Berwick .. .. 290 496 Matheson, A. D., Willow Creek, Middlemarch j 60 140 Matheson, 1)., Middlemarch .. .. 7,301 7,701 McClintoek and Son (per Wm. McClintoek), 468 637 Rock and Pillar McDiarmid, W. P., Roseneath, Woodside .. 264 354 McDonald, A., Clark's .. .. .. 2,652 2,598 McDonald Bros., Hindon .. .. 396 415 McDonald, Geo., Mosgiel .. .. — 293 McFadyen, P., Ngapuna .. .. 49 100 McHardy, James, Sutton .. .. 247 486 Mcintosh, H., Taieri Mouth .. .. — 59 McKinnon, A., Middlemarch .. .. 6,000 6,000 McLeod, James, Mosgiel .. .. 6 14 McMaster, W. G., Fairfield .. .. — 193 McRae, Duncan (Executors of), Middlemarch 2,420 530 McRae, Duncan (Executors of), Moonlight 428 3,125 McWilliam, A. and D., Pukerangi .. 1,903 2,267 Mee, John, Kuri Bush .. .. .. j 145 Nil Meiklejohn, A., Mosgiel.. .. .. 39 39 Miller, James (Estate of), Braeroore Farm, 447 537 Maungatua .. .. Miller, John, Wairere, Maungatua .. 586 549 Milner, J. J., Mosgiel .. .. .. 254 294 Mitchell, R., " Black Rock," Outram .. 2,600 1,912 Mitchcll, Richard, Outram, Taieri Property 1,264 697 Mitchell, W. J., Hindon .. .. 567 605 Moynihan, W., Ngapuna .. .. 1,475 1,935 Munro, Alexander, Berwick .. .. 139 108 Murdoch, Mrs. M., Kirk Hall, Mosgiel .. 80 30 Murdock, G. H., Hindon .. .. 643 1,116 Murray, John, Middlemarch .. .. 380 414 Nichol, G., and Sons, Abbotsford Station, J 9,513 9,827 Allanton

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Taieri CottntY'—continued. Nichol, George, and Sons, Taurima, Allan- 1,537 746 ton Nimmo and Gow (private bag), Rocklands 17,885 17,883 Station Nimmo, John T., Mosgiel .. .. 1,437 1,378 Norrish, R., Otokia .. .. ,, — 84 Orr, J. P. and J. B., Sutton .. .. 919 1,159 Otago Preserving Company, Dunedin .. 360 542 Paoey, William, North Taieri Road .. 39 78 Pack, D. W., Outram .. .. .. — 1,396 Paterson, Mrs. B., and Son, Middlemarch . . 1,388 1,452 Paterson, T. D., Green Island Bush, e/o 260 277 Caversham Post-office Pattrick, George, Maungatua .. .. 605 454 Reid Bros., Berwick .. .. .. 4,240 Nil Reid, H., and McKellar, Berwick .. — 4,354 Reid, Niman, Outram .. .. .. 213 272 Renwick, G., Middlemarch .. .. 1,122 1,103 Richards, W., Maungatua .. .. Nil 37 Roberts, James A., Middlemarch .. 6,767 7,166 Robertson, A. J., Middlemarch .. .. 271 401 Robertson, William, Middlemarch .. 108 230 Robson, W., Middlemarch .. .. 283 357 Ross, T., Middlemarch .. .. .. 1,526 1,535 Russell, E. T., Woodside .. .. 18 23 Sare, K., Summers Hill, Middlemarch .. 1,635 1,700 Scorgie, Archie E., Lee Elat .. .. 3,150 3,123 Scorgie, Ralph E., Middlemarch .. .. 1,806 Nil Scott, Alexander, Green Island .. .. 590 582 Scott, Charles and Don, Berwick.. .. 79 75 Sheddan, J. R., Middlemarch .. .. 1,046 Nil Shennan, John, Berwick .. .. 70 Nil Shennan, Robert, Berwick .. .. 238 260 Small, D., Middlemarch .. .. 363 Nil Smeaton Bros., Mosgiel.. .. .. 140 212 Smillie, A. ¥., North Taieri .. .. 169 169 Speight, W. E., Hope Hill, Allanton .. 1,787 1,789 Spratt, J. A., Sutton .. .. .. 800 847 Spratt, J. R., Sutton .. .. .. 1,689 1,115 Steven, A., Otokia .. .. .. 860 568 Sullivan, William C., Lee Stream, Outram .. 1,278 1,447 Terry, George, Sutton .. .. . . 135 51 Thompson, James, Maungatua .. .. 790 714 Thompson, Richard J., Middlemarch .. 897 706 Thomson and Co., Wai Ronga, Mosgiel .. 400 767 Thomson, M. F. (W. G. Thomson, Manager), 1,597 1,263 Middlemarch Thomson, R., Maungatua, Otokia :. — 521 Tisdall, H., Middlemarch .. .. 150 197 Tisdall, R., Middlemarch .. .. 78 250 Tucker, E. R., Middlemarch .. .. 398 442 Turnbull, John, Middlemarch .. .. 1,037 1,117 Twelftree, Miss A., Berwick .. .. 48 46 Veale and Gilmour, Ardlin, The Reefs .. 1,701 1,874 Wade, W. M„ Sutton .. .. .. 787 969 Walker, J. J., Otokia .. .. .. 70 106 Ward, F. H., Middlemarch .. .. — 345 Waters, E., Middlemarch .. .. 1,978 1,875 Webb, G., Tiaoma (private bag), Dunedin 545 565 Welsh, G. E., Deep Stream, Outram .. 1.713 1,682 West, A., Brighton .. .. .. — 168 Westwood, G., Brighton .. .. — 25 Williamson, J. A., Wylie's Crossing .. 252 520 Williams, W. S., Middlemarch .. .. — 30 Withers, Jas., Maungatua .. .. 112 203 Wright, W., Mosgiel .. .. .. 104 123 Wyllie, James G., Outram .. .. 210 133 Young, George S., Sutton .. .. 1,006 1,586 Young, J. S. and A., Outram .. .. 1,085 1,074 228,815 244,378 PENINSULA COUNTY (In Dunedin Subdivision). Allan, W. D., Portobello .. 1,908 1,884 Clearwater, E. G., Poatiri .. .. 270 270 Clearwater, R. G., Portobello .. .. 519 407 Cross, C., Portobello .. .. .. — 64 Cross, J., Portobello .. .. .. 275 263 Douglas, Robert, Otakou .. .. 274 230 Douglass, A. W. , Otakou .. .. 1,121 539 Garr, James (Estate ol), Pukehiki .. 241 191 Geary, Martin, Portobello .. . . 172 173

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No. of Sheep on April 30, | April 30, | 1926. | 1927. . . Peninsula County—continued. Habershon, R. G., Portobello .. .. 327 170 Karetai, Jos., Cape Saunders, Portobello .. — 204 Lewis, A. G., Portobello .. .. 49 84 Lewis, W. J., Portobello .. .. 258 ! 391 Maoandrew, J., Portobello .. .. :!.*! 15 Mathieson, J. L., Highcliff .. .. 707 804 McKay, I)., Portobello .. .. .. 196 250 Murray, George, Portobello .. .. 204 244 Murray, William, Poatiri .. .. 82 128 Nyhon, D., Sandymount .. .. 200 ■ 300 Nyhon, ,T. J., Pukehiki .. .. .. 1,250 1,481 Nyhon, M. H., Broad Bay .. .. 325 284 Paterson, Mrs. E. L., Portobello .. .. 510 490 Riddell, J. A. G., Poatiri .. .. 300 319 Sheppard, John William, Poatiri .. Ill i 158 Weipers, P., Sandymount .. .. 114 ! 154 Young Bros., Sandymount .. .. — 20 9,436 9,517 CLUTHA COUNTY (In Clutha Subdivision). Abernethy, A., Kaihiku.. .. .. 188 i Nil Abernethy, J. A., Waipahi .. .. 362 j 336 Abernethy, William, Houipapa .. .. — 71 Adam, A., Owaka .. .. .. 105 114 Adams, Charles, Purakauiti, Ratanui .. — j 42 Agnew, Robert, Kaihiku .. .. 61 I 134 Aitkenhead, J., Paretai .. .. —• 175 Aitkenhead, O. V., Port Molyneux .. — I 204 Albrecht, V. J., Balclutha .. .. 99 90 Allan, J., Glenomaru .. .. .. 142 1 128 Allan, M., Ratanui .. .. .. 51 118 Allan, M. N., Ratanui .. .. .. 147 Nil Allan, T, Arthurton .. .. .. 520 708 Allison, Andrew, Cheetwood, Puerua .. 216 310 Anderson, Alex., Hinahina .. .. — 54 Anderson, A. M., Clyde vale .. .. 829 966 Anderson, J., Popotunoa .. .. ■— 717 Anderson, John, Ashley Downs, via Clinton 728 684 Anderson, John, Waiwera South .. 3,176 Nil Anderson, J. W. H., Waipahi .. .. 1,400 1,534 Anderson, Mrs. N. A., Waiwera South .. — 2,474 Andrew, R., Tahakopa .. .. .. 45 16 Andrews, J. P., Tahakopa .. .. 136 260 Arnold, Edgar, Tapanui .. .. 213 220 Arthur, C. N., Kamatoitai, Balclutha .. 21 29 Ashmore, W., Ratanui .. .. .. 13 56 Bagrie, Thomas T., Waipahi .. .. I 521 583 Bain, A., c/o James Bain .. .. 98 88 Bain, James Douglas, Tahatika .. .. 424 410 Baird, James, Glenkenich, Kelso.. .. 558 617 Baker, D., Kahuika .. .. .. 77 132 Baker, D., Kahuika .. .. .. 77 Nil Ball, T. J., Romahapa .. .. .. 35 99 Ballantyne, E. G., Clyde vale .. .. 544 269 Banks, James, Shirley, Christchurch (Clinton 890 607 property) Barclay, John, and Son, Te Houka .. 1,308 1,261 Barr, Geo. McK, Owaka .. .. 92 123 Basset, S. K., Waitepeka .. .. 180 243 Bates, T., Houipapa .. .. .. 117 89 Baxter, W. A., Pomahaka .. .. 1,407 2,071 Bayley, P. W., Merino Downs .. .. 275 290 Beattie, D., Tapanui .. .. .. 547 551 Beatty, T., Toiro .. .. .. 288 314 Beatty, W., Puerua .. .. .. 458 738 Beecard, J. S., Arthurton .. .. 154 277 Beecard, W., Arthurton .. .. 154 Nil Begg, Mrs. G. C., Warepa .. .. 663 764 Behrens, William, Owaka .. .. — 41 Bennett, C. R., Conical Hill . . .. 162 196 Benny, Henry, Wharetoa .. .. 1,634 2,475 Berney, James P., Owaka .. .. — 51 Berney, R., sen., Owaka .. .. — 254 Black, J., Wairuna .. .. .. 477 741 Black, John, Kelso .. .. .. 656 760 Black, John, Waipahi .. .. .. 163 178 Black, John, Waiwera South .. .. 271 311 Black, Mrs. Mary E., Waipahi .. .. 284 264 Black, Thomas, Waipahi .. .. — 196 Black, W. (Estate of), Clinton .. .. 950 961 Blaikie, Hugh, Spring Park, Clinton .. 1,717 1,083 Blackie, Walter, jun., Ahuriri Plat .. 870 1,122

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1UZ7. Cltttha County —continued. Blaikie, J. and H., Clinton .. .. 475 Nil Blaikie, Hugh, Dalmore, Clinton .. — 753 Blaikie, E. V., Clydevale ,. ,. ■— 700 Blair, J., Kakapuaka .. ,. .. — 325 Blowers, A., Purekireki .. .. .. 481 325 Blue, Robert, Clinton .. .. 1,163 1,248 Body, C. W., Kelso .. .. .. 931 899 Botting, R., Te Houka .. .. .. 1,200 1,450 Bowen, E., Waitepeka .. .. .. 524 Nil Boyd, E. B., Waiwera South .. .. 164 400 Bradfield, Felix A., Riverside, Owaka .. 417 603 Bradfield, J., Owaka .. .. .. 425 417 Bradfield, William, Owaka .. . . 394 623 Briggans, D., Toiro .. .. .. 1,080 1,270 Broad, A. C., Waiwera South .. .. 924 933 Brock, H. R., Merino Downs .. .. 421 384 Brook, J. O., Merino Downs .. .. 616 940 Brock, R., Merino Downs .. .. 504 824 Brown, A., Waipahi .. .. .. 140 325 Brown, E. R., Popotunoa, Clinton .. 703 774 Brown, George, jun., Popotunoa, Clinton .. 365 372 Brown, J., Wairuna .. .. .. 187 350 Brown, James, Owaka . . .. .. 72 96 Brown, J. and H., Owaka Valley .. 8) 122 Brown, Mrs. Jessie, Conical Hill, Waipahi 252 318 Brown, R., Clinton .. .. .. 647 647 Brown, R. J., Wairuna Settlement, Waipahi 1,775 1,650 Brownlie, Robert, Warepa .. .. 218 515 Bruce, J. S., Waikoikoi . . .. 295 305 Bryant, H. Owaka .. .. .. 391 311 Bryant, R., Owaka .. .. .. 28 28 Bryson, Thomas, Waipahi .. . . 195 350 Buchanan, Gilbert, Kelso .. .. 851 993 Bunn, E., Clydevale .. .. .. 1,496 2,123 Bunn, Mrs. A. E., Rongahere .. .. 840 766 Burgers, W. J., Tarara .. .. .. — 320 Burnett, John, Waikoikoi .. .. 892 1,092 Burnett, John and James, Waikoikoi .. 498 508 Burnett, N., Kelso . . .. . . 205 400 Burns, J. W., Conical Hills . . .. 246 350 Buttar, Thomas R., Clydevale .. .. 456 409 Byars, A. R., Merino Downs .. .. — 713 Byers, R. (c/o Ford Motors, Dunedin) .. 62 Nil Byers, Thomas, Kakapuaka .. .. — 83 Calder, J. D., Ratanui .. .. .. 622 790 Calder, John, Ratanui .. .. . . 275 257 Caley, Mrs. Isabella, Purekireki .. . . 295 392 Caley, W. H., Tahatika .. .. 21 173 Callahan, J. H., Ratanui .. .. 103 132 Callander, H., Te Houka .. .. 110 123 Callendar, J. B., Tahatika .. .. — 157 Callery, M. J., Pomahaka .. . . 462 523 Campbell, A., Waipahi .. .. .. Nil 105 Campbell Bros., Nuggets Bay .. .. 82 64 Campbell, J. and R., Balclutha .. .. 557 618 Campbell, J. H., Houipapa .. .. Nil 187 Canning Bros., Purekireki .. .. 408 560 Carmody, T. J., Clydevale .. .. 537 423 Carruthers, Alexander, Taumata .. .. 1,510 2,021 Carruthers, George, Taumata .. .. 1,604 1,882 Carson, William, Conical Hill, Waipahi .. 209 222 Chalmers, Alex., Purekireki .. .. — 10 Chalmers, R. F., Ratanui . . .. 245 218 Chambers, Thomas, Chasland's .. .. 510 431 Chapman, Thomas, Wharetoa .. . . 675 864 Charles, Joseph, Arthurton .. . . 450 459 Chittock, Charles, Waikoikoi .. .. 2,093 2,301 Chittock, E. H., Kelso .. .. .. 1,518 1,651 Christie, J. L., Puerua .. .. .. 40 30 Christie, John, Warepa .. .. 2,528 3,139 Clapperton, K-. H., Owaka .. .. — 220 Clare, M., Waipahi .. .. .. 600 700 Clark, Herbert, Kakapuaka .. .. 705 455 Clark, P., Clinton .. .. .. 1,130 1,070 Clark, William, Kelso .. .. .. 1,059 1,155 Clarke, John, and Son, Clinton .. .. 1,447 1,626 Clearwater, G., Ratanui .. .. — 178 Cleghorn, James, Kelso .. . . 673 935 Clements, E., and Sons, Popotunoa .. 629 939 Clements, E. A., Pomahaka .. .. 156 221 Cockburn Bros., Te Houka .. .. 1,648 1,736 Collins, Robert H., Popotunoa .. .. 656 943 Conn, William, Waipahi . . . . 380 456 Cooksley, PI. D, Wharetoa . . .. 278 175 Cooper and Sons, Waikoikoi .. .. 540 Nil

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No. of Sheep od April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Clutiia County—conf,inued. Cooper, J. M., Pounawea . . .. 41 234 Cooper, S. and D., Waikoikai .. .. — 561 Coppin Bros., Ahuriri .. .. .. 208 287 Corbett, Simon, Clinton.. .. . . 300 322 Ooubrough, D., Kelso .. .. .. 490 1,040 Couston, Angus, Clinton .. .. 2,877 2,726 Couston, Edmund, Toiro .. .. 180 194 Couston, James, Ashley Downs .. . . j 137 153 Craigie, William H., Owaka .. .. I 764 812 Crawford, G., Waikoikoi .. .. 370 480 Crawford, James, Waikoikoi .. .. ! 763 877 Crawford, Joseph, Kelso .. .. 75 74 Crawford, P., Pomahaka .. .. 893 900 Crews, it., Owaka .. .. .. I — ! 18 Cross, O. M., Warepa .. .. .. 741 | 668 Crossan, A., Kelso .. .. .. 762 1,063 Crossan, Duncan, Kelso.. .. .. 706 1,551 Crossan, Thomas, Kelso .. . . 784 785 Cruickshank, E., Rongahere .. .. 290 330 C'ruickshank, Mrs. Margaret S., Rongahere 189 j 219 Crump, Z. A., Kelso .. .. .. I 868 I 1,027 Cubitt, R., Tahatika .. .. .. j 124 j 159 Cubitt, R., jun., Tahatika .. .. — 227 Cullen Bros., Purekireki .. .. 1,443 1,445 Gumming, A., Pomahaka .. .. j 394 405 Cumming, G. and J., Art.hurton .. .. [ 565 | 740 Cunningham, D., Waitepeka .. .. 247 j Nil Cunningham, T. and G., Waikaka Valley .. 634 j 568 Dale, H. J., Paretai .. .. .. 256 Nil Dale, Thos. H., Paretai .. .. 418 286 Dallas, Charles, " Rosemount," Te Houka 156 109 Dallas, David, Balclutha .. .. 446 533 Davidson Bros., Popotunoa .. .. 585 590 Davis, C., Waitepeka .. .. .. 18 16 Dent, I. and G., Puerua .. .. 644 602 Diekison, R., Waitepeka .. . . 608 554 Divers, G. W., Wairuna .. .. 1,111 1,031 Divers, G. W. C., Clinton .. . . 921 909 Dolan, William, Waiwera South .. .. 431 737 Dovey, G., Te Houka .. .. .. 647 854 Dovey, H., Waitepeka .. .. . . 195 260 Downie, W. E. D., Waitepeka . . .. 328 374 Drummond, J., Romahapa .. .. 76 84 Duley, John, Owaka Valley .. . . 261 428 Duncan, James, Glenomaru .. .. 185 230 Dunlop, John, Tahakopa .. .. 69 59 Dunn, J. W., "Mount Pleasant," Waiwera 766 1,189 South Dynes, Adam, Farmer, Kelso .. .. 791 838 Dynes, John, Waikaka Valley .. .. 509 648 Eason, A. J., Owaka Valley .. . . 120 Nil Edgar, J. and J. D., Tapanui .. .. 1,430 1,801 Edgar, John, jun., Tapanui .. .. 551 887 Edie, E. J., Clinton .. .. .. 2,729 2,650 Edwards, L., Toiro .. .. .. 283 258 Edwards, L. J.. Waiwera South .. .. 414 335 Elder, E. H., Wairuna .. .. .. 861 273 Falconer, D. A., Kelso .. .. .. 510 1,030 Falconer, David, Merino Downs .. .. 1,090 1,796 Falconer, G. T. and H. P., Owaka .. — 349 Falconer, L., Purekireki .. .. 190 388 Falconer, Robert J., Owaka .. .. — 46 Falconer, William, Owaka Valley . . 136 153 Farquharson, A., Chasland's .. .. 114 246 Ferguson, Alexander, Kelso .. .. 327 379 Ferguson and Co., Kelso .. .. 290 307 Ferguson, R., Clinton .. .. .. 116 170 Finlayson, J. (Executors of), Lochindorb 4,910 4,810 Estate, Purekireki, Owaka Fleming, T., Kaihiku . . . . .. 629 901 Fletcher, Murdoch F., Waitepeka .. 75 Nil Fletcher, W., Waitepeka .. .. 253 255 Forbes, J. D., Balclutha .. .. — 298 Ford, John, Tahatika .. .. . . 406 560 Forsyth, A., Hunt's Road .. . . 383 291 Forsyth, Alex., Owaka Valley .. .. — 71 Fox, William, Waipahi .. .. .. 1,903 1,981 France, Robert N., Arthurton . . .. 747 683 Fraser, T., Katea .. .. . . 97 406 Friend, William, Tahatika .. . . 443 564 Galbreath, A. M., Tahakopa .. .. 21 38 Galbreath, Robert P. (rural delivery), Owaka 259 278 Miller's Corner, Owaka Gall, Archibald, Owaka.. .. .. I 244 ! 286 Gall, J., Otekura .. .. .. ' — 1 50

No. of Sheep on '• April 30,1 April 30 1926. 1927. Clutha County—continued. Garrioeh, W., Owaka .. .. .. — 60 Gawn, James, Romahapa .. .. 250 186 Gent, Elijah, Waiwera South .. .. 362 315 Gent, F. J., Taumata . . .. . . 2!)4 365 German, Sidney J., Box 9, Clinton .. IKS 300 German, Sidney J., Wairuna, Box 9. Clinton 400 577 Gillespie, G., Purekireki . . . . 171 142 Gillespie, Thomas, Purekireki .. .. 114 130 Gillespie, Thomas, P.O. Box 21, Waikaka .. 527 ! 713 Glass, T., Ratanui .. .. .. 103 104 Going, J., Chasland's .. .. .. 205 j 262 Goodmanson, Mrs. S., Waiwera South .. 207 j Nil Goodsire, H. V., Tawanui .. .. — 44 Gordon, D., Otekura .. .. .. 63 75 Gordon, J., Toiro .. .. .. 734 i 668 Gordon, Mrs. A., Kaihiku .. .. 95 109 Gorman, G. and R. W., Hunt's Road .. Nil 147 Gorman, Mrs. C. E., Hunt's Road .. I 230 Nil Gow, A., Waikoikoi .. .. . . ' 773 781 Graham, C., Te Houka .. .. . . 366 333 Grant and Son, Puerua .. .. . . 467 792 Grant, C. H., Owaka Valley .. .. 130 180 Grant, C. S., Waiwera South .. . . 773 712 Grant, Thos., Waiwera South .. .. 300 313 Gray Bros., Pukewhenua, via Gore .. 1,141 1,275 Gray, Grace E. L., Lawrence .. .. — 90 Gray, Thomas, Hunt's Road .. .. 98 f 139 Greggan, Mrs. Letitia, Waiwera South .. 122 j 219 Gunn, N. U., Toiro .. .. .. 5 180 Outsell, J. T., Chasland's .. .. 50 67 Hall, J., and Sons, Balclutlia .. .. Nil 29 Hall, Joseph, Moorebank, Kahuika .. — 134 Hall, L. J., Popotunoa .. .. 710 1,040 Hall, R., Clinton .. .. .. 224 517 Hall, W. F., Clydevale .. .. .. 969 j 1,226 Hallows, J., Kahuika .. .. .. j Nil I 18 Harrington, A. E., Purekireki .. .. ' 31 50 Harris, A. T., Kuriwao .. .. .. 1,975 j 2,026 Harris Bros., Clinton .. .. .. 2,438 j 2,315 Harris, J. R., Kahuika .. . . .. 91 127 Havard, F. D., Ahuriri Flat .. .. 35 31 Harvey Bros., Maitlands .. .. 798 999 Hay, G., Romahapa .. .. .. j 2,173 ! 2,595 Heaps, J. P., Purekureki .. .. — 159 Heckler and McKerrow, Warepa .. — 261 Hellier, J. A., Arthurton .. .. 280 j 326 Henderson, David, Waipahi .. .. 957 ! 1,279 Henderson, David and Mrs. Ellen S., Hunt's 103 ' 91 Koad, Owaka Hewson, J., Katea .. .. .. -—■ 316 Hewson, J. and E., Tahatika .. .. 223 Nil Hewton, J. O., Hinahina .. .. 97 31 Hickey Bros., Kelso .. .. .. 998 1,477 Hickey, D., Waipahi .. .. .. 1,180 724 Hill, V. J., Clydevale .. .. . . 1,701 1,510 Hines, Thomas, The Nuggets .. .. 34 34 Hislop, R. B., Tarara .. .. .. 78 36 Hocking, Richard, jun., Arthurton .. 342 ! 436 Hogg, j. D. W., Owaka .. .. 28 30 Horan, Patrick, Katea, Owaka .. .. — 78 Horsburgh, W., Wharetoa .. .. 496 I 678 Hotap, Conrad, Lakeside, Owaka .. — 25 Houliston, A., Taumata .. .. 716 722 Houliston, Adam, jun., Kakapuaka .. 347 345 Houliston, Robert, Kakapuaka .. .. 474 648 Howden, James, Waikaka Valley .. 812 841 Howden, Thomas, Maitland Rural Mail . . 322 362 Hunt, C. G., Clinton .. .. .. , 1,668 1,468 Hunt, Charles (rural delivery), Owaka .. j — 57 Hunt, H., Tahatika .. . . .. ! 66 77 Ibbotson, F., Owaka Valley .. . . I 89 136 Jack, D. R., Warepa .. .. . . 635 612 Jack, J. G., Warepa .. .. ... 519 552 Jackman, M. T., Romahapa .. .. 263 261 Jacobson, J., Glenomaru 30 I 6 Jamieson, W. C., Waiwera South .. 316 376 Jeff, R. H. A., Clinton .. .. .. 690 690 Jenkins, David, Kelso .. .. .. 616 939 Jewell, Charles, Tahatika .. .. 16! 175 Johnston, James, Ashley Downs .. .. : 244 262 Johnston, T. F., Kahuika .. .. 203 j 336 Johnstone, George, Tahatika .. .. 150 ! 156 Johnstone, G. A. N., Otekura .. .. — 59 Johnstone, William, Greenhills, Kaihiku .. 228 | 235 Jones, J. A., Glenomaru .. .. 52 1 77

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1920. 1927. Clutha County—continued. Jones, John F., Glenomaru .. .. — 21 Kean, M., Clyde vale .. .. ..1,110 Nil Kean, Thomas, Kuriwao, Clinton .. 499 555 Keane, F., Katea .. .. .. 500 \ 340 Kee, A. C., Clydevale .. .. .. 962 I 1,409 Kell, W., Taumata .. .. .. 587 672 Kellty and MeKenzie, Owaka .. .. 160 320 Kennedy, Thomas, Toiro .. .. 225 195 Kerr, G. G., Conical Hills .. .. 332 341 Kerr, J., Waipahi .. .. .. j 1,118 j Nil Kerr, R. C., Otekura .. .. .. Nil 82 Kerse, James, Kelso .. .. .. 438 490 Keys, W. J., Toiro .. .. .. j 267 532 Kilgour, J., Romahapa .. .. .. 138 150 King, E., and Sons, Clydevale .. .. j 1,590 3,912 King, Sir Truby, Tahakopa .. .. j — ' 962 Kirk, James, Kelso .. .. .. 810 j 680 Kirk, James, Waikoikoi .. .. j 922 j 984 Kirk, John, Pukewhenua .. .. j 1,004 | 1,102 Kirk, R. F., Kelso .. .. .. | 597 ! 572 Kirk, William, Greenbank, Kelso .. | 954 j 1,154 Kirk, William, The Grange, Kelso .. , 1,230 : 1,353 Kirk, William, jun., Waipahi .. ' .. 560 j 582 Kirkland, Henry, Chasland's .. .. 116 Nil Kirkland, W., Chasland's .. .. Nil j 55 Kirton, Thomas, Waikoikoi .. .. j 361 J 492 Kitchen, Miss B., Owaka .. .. 208 230 Knarston, J. I)., Te Houka .. .. 890 700 Lake, Eric, Wisp Hill, Run 129, Purekireki j 3,610 3,630 Ladwig, John C., Waipahi .. .. — 10 Landreth, W. H., Katea .. .. 404 355 Langmuir, J. and W., Ratanui .. .. — 63 Latta, T. TJ., Ratanui .. .. — 150 Laughton, J , Waipahi .. .. .. — 574 Laughton, John, Hinahina, Owaka .. 130 145 Laughton, William, Pounawea .. .. — 342 Laurence Bros., Taumata .. .. 664 625 Laurie, John Andrew, Popotunoa .. | 448 Nil Law, Robert, Kaihiku .. ' .. .. j 807 718 Lawlor, M., Greenvale, Waikaka .. 1,312 1,563 Lawson, W., Papatowai .. .. 165 205 Leal, William, Houipapa .. .. —• 12 Lee, William (c/o Tile Manager), Kelso .. 519 Nil Leitz, W. and J., Waikaka Valley .. | —• 535 Lemm, R. W., Kahuika .. .. I 249 178 Leslie, I)., Ahuriri Flat .. .. 230 336 Leslie, Thomas, Katea .. .. .. I 168 246 Leslie, W., Tawanui . . .. .. 144 140 Lindsay, George, Waikoikoi .. .. ] 742 999 Littler, W. E., Glenomaru .. .. ! 71 79 Livingstone, J., and Sons, Box 24, Clinton 930 979 Lockhead, R., Balclutha .. .. j 500 Nil Lockhead, Thomas, Balclutha .. .. : 706 835 Logan, James, Owaka .. .. .. 650 867 Logie, G., Waitepeka .. .. .. 217 Nil Ludwig, F., Waipahi .. .. .. 63 67 Macaulay, D. K. S., Conical Hills .. 147 280 Macdonald, A. M., Warepa .. .. 3,757 5,837 Maclennan, J. P., Tahakopa .. .. 384 1,457 Maenee, J. R., Waikoikoi .. .. 225 317 MaoPherson, Mrs. M., Waikoikoi .. 441 449 Magon, J., Romahapa .. .. .. 25 10 Maidens, .T., Owaka .. .. .. 215 Nil Maider Bros., Kahuika .. .. .. — 214 Maider, David, Post-office, Kaihiku . . 449 454 Malcolm, A., jun., Ratanui .. .. Nil 120 Marshall, A., Waipahi .. .. .. 420 436 Marshall, IX, Paretai, Balclutha .. .. •— 110 Marshall, W., Warepa .. .. .. 894 1,066 Martin, C. G., Tahakopa .. .. 26 28 Martin, J., Kahuika .. .. .. 127 197 Maslin, F. C., Romahapa .. .. 68 366 Mason, Alexander, Arthurton .. .. 900 Nil Mason, C., Arthurton .. .. .. 150 254 Mason, James Imrie, Arthurton .. .. 20 20 Mason, William, Owaka .. . , 36 112 Matheson, J., The Cairn, Clutha .. .. — 3,166 Maze, G. S., Kakapuaka .. .. 1,014 1,162 McAra, W.> Katea .. .. .. 59 259 McArthur, A., McLennan .. .. — 183 McArthur, A., McLennan .. .. — 181 McArthur, John B., Clinton .. .. 200 911 McBeath, Donald, Waikoikoi .. .. 329 271

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Clutha County—continued. McCall, David. Waikoikoi .. .. 695 751 McCall, H., Kelso .. .. .. 745 771 McCall, James, Waikoikoi .. .. 291 474 McCall, John, Waikoikoi .. .. 427 668 McCallum and Wright, Waiwera .. .. 519 603 McCallum, W., jun. (John McCallum, 256 371 Executor), Waipahi McCalman, Archibald, Tahatika .. .. 162 160 McCullock, J., Kahuika .. .. 122 184 McDiarmid, R., Owaka .. .. .. 30 30 McDonald, G. D., Box 22, Clinton .. 560 542 McDonald, J. H., Pukerau .. .. 229 343 McDonald, Ronald, Waikoikoi .. .. 3 107 McDouall, A. E., Leeside, Clinton .. 529 505 Mc.Dougall, Mrs. Margaret, Tahatika .. 100 111 McGaw, Hugh John, Clinton .. .. 1,621 831 McGaw, J. (Property No. 2), Purekireki .. 2,510 I 2,415 McGillivray Bros., Kelso .. .. 1,732 j 1,710 McGovern, C., Rongahere .. .. 838 j 444 McGregor, J. R., Clinton .. .. 969 Nil McHaffie, H. N., Popotunoa .. . . 510 681 McHaffie, J. T., Popotunoa .. .. 1,012 1,326 McHaffie, R., Popotunoa .. .. 406 590 Mclndoe Bros., Wairuna .. .. 1,056 1,357 Mcintosh, Andrew, Otekura .. .. 406 380 Mcintosh, Daniel, Otekura .. .. 391 391 Mcintosh, James, Kakapuaka .. .. 448 227 Mclntyre, A., Waikoikoi .. .. 993 1,461 McKay, Norman, Balclutha .. .. 1,775 1,978 McKee Bros., Clinton .. .. .. 977 936 McKenzie and Scott, Romahapa .. .. 304 418 McKenzie, D., Waiwera South .. .. 698 788 McKenzie, G. K., Clinton .. .. 820 1,206 McKenzie, J., Clydevale .. .. 983 774 McKenzie, W. J., Waikoikoi .. .. 1,526 1,982 McKerrow and Heekler, Hillside Farm, 150 Nil Warepa McKinnon, James, Clinton .. .. 1,993 1,865 McLachlan, D. A., Clinton .. .. 45 129 McLean, Alex., Chasland's .. .. 180 204 McLeary, II., Clydevale .. .. 483 617 McLeod, G., Owaka .. .. .. 343 630 McMillan, Peter, Conical Hills, Pomahaka.. 290 174 McNab, T., Owaka . . .. .. 509 573 McNeill, D., Katea .. .. .. 192 535 McNeill, J., Owaka .. .. .. 113 131 McNoe, Allan, Pukewhenua, via Gore .. 552 1,075 McPhee, E. and N., Owaka . . .. — 285 McPherson, R. W., Clinton .. .. 495 764 McTaggart, R. J., Ratanui .. .. 43 42 Meechan, W. C., Popotunoa .. .. 274 467 Meek, John, Hilltop, Ratanui .. .. — 92 Meek, Joseph, Ratanui .. .. .. — 19 Melrose, A., Waipahi .. .. .. 94 110 Melton, C. W., Clinton .. .. .. 939 830 Melton, J. J., jun., Popotunoa .. .. 740 825 Melton, W. H., Popotunoa .. .. 562 787 Mercer, John, Waitepeka .. .. 523 667 Millar, James, Clinton .. .. .. — 179 Millar, W., Clinton .. .. .. 907 602 Miller, A., Houipapa .. .. .. 33 26 Miller, A. J. T., Owaka .. .. — 31 Miller, J. and J. S., Wharetoa .. .. — 1,199 Miller, J. A., Kaihiku .. .. .. 568 721 Miller, John, and Sons, Clydevale .. 3,384 2,756 Miller, John, Owaka .. .. .. 694 675 Miller, Robert A., Clinton .. .. 243 268 Miller, W., Taumata .. .. . . 17 511 Miller, W. J., Otekura .. .. .. 938 948 Mills, John, Waipahi .. .. .. 288 464 Mitchell, Gordon R., Clydevale .. .. 826 Nil Mitchell, James, Owaka Valley .. .. — 29 Mitchell, John, Owaka Valley .. .. 95 190 Mitchell, R., Waipahi .. .. .. 512 1,105 Mitchell, William, jun., Clinton .. .. 589 732 Moffat, A. H., Te Houka .. .. 468 344 Moffat Bros., Te Houka .. .. — 373 Moffat, S. W., Te Houka .. .. 500 656 Moffat, W. E., Te Houka .. .. 380 405 Moffatt, George, Te Houka .. .. 343 Nil Montgomery, J. H., Waiwera South .. 587 455 Montgomery, R. J., Ahuriri Flat .. — 31 More, J. and R., Warepa .. .. 375 484

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30 1926. 1927. Cltjtha County—continued. Morgan, David E., Te Houka .. .. 1,160 1,012 Morris, J. J. B., Owaka Valley .. .. 99 190 Morris, L. T., Pukerau .. .. .. 2,014 2,142 Morris, T., Owaka .. .. .. — 26 Morris, W., Owaka Valley .. .. 82 141 Morris, W. A., West Gore .. .. 1,768 2,402 Morrison, Henry, Wharetoa .. .. 710 Nil Morrison, J., Clinton .. .. .. 514 566 Morton, John (Estate of), Waitepeka .. — 752 Mosley, Jos., and Sons, Clyde vale .. 1,118 1,557 Mudie, Robert, Otekura.. .. .. — 60 Mudie, W., Tahatilca .. .. .. -— 58 Muir, John W., Owako Valley .. .. — 75 Muldrew, H. A., Waipaki .. .. 283 458 Murdoch, W. J., Puerua .. .. 262 171 Murdock, J. A., Toiro .. .. .. 405 509 Murney, James S., Taumata .. .. 465 622 Murray, Andrew, Waipahi .. .. 619 1,150 Murray Bros., Clyde vale .. .. 1,797 2,875 Murray, J. B., Waiwera South .. .. •— 366 Murray, James, Kaka Point, Port Molyneux 498 1,164 Murray, Peter, Waipahi . . .. 41 67 Murray, It. T., Waipahi .. .. 594 i 640 Naseby, C. A., Glenomaru .. .. 1,356 | 1,213 Neale, G. E., Calderman, Waiwera South .. J ,530 I 1,484 Neil, David, Tahakopa .. .. .. 14 9 Newland, Jas. B., Greenvale, Waikaka .. 348 j 549 Newman, G., Puketiro .. .. .. •— | 165 Newson, J. D., Clinton .. .. .. 516 | 399 Nichol, Hugh, Waiwera South .. .. 15 29 Nichol, James, Waiwera South .. .. — 60 Nichol, R. M. (private bag),'Maitland, Gore 721 916 North, W. G., Clinton .. .. .. 1,720 1,280 North, Walker, Tahakopa .. .. — 16 O'Connell, Lawrence, Awatea .. .. 328 307 Oldham, Daniel, Ratanui .. .. — 133 Orr, Peter, Clinton .. . . .. 595 581 Osborne Bros., Owaka . . .. . . 180 125 Osborne, W. H., Clinton .. . . 105 303 Paisley, John, Wharetoa .. .. 1,000 752 Pannett, A. W, Ashley Downs, Clinton .. 4,47] 2,461 Pannett and Andrew, Clydevale .. .. 4,617 4,376 Parker, J. H., Toiro .. .. .. 309 60 Parks, H. P., Otekura .. .. .. 84 138 Parks, Mrs. H. M., Otekura .. .. 209 213 Paterson, A., Toiro .. .. .. 398 324 Paterson, J. H., Waitepeka .. .. — 261 Paterson, Malcolm, Clinton .. .. 938 929 Paterson, Robert, Clydevale .. .. 470 301 Patrick, A. S., Pomahaka .. .. 280 Nil Pearee, G. R., Clinton .. .. .. 1,981 1,962 Peterson, Mrs. M. A., Kahuika .. .. 80 91 Pitt, W. S., Clydevale .. .. .. — 220 Potter Bros., Kelso .. .. .. ■—■ 561 Potter, Gladstone, S. R., Kelso .. .. 495 Nil Powell, H. J., Wharetoa .. .. 1,085 1,294 Proctor, Thomas, Kakapuaka .. .. 177 162 Pullar, A., Tahakopa .. .. .. —• 5 Pullar, Alexander, Owaka .. .. 155 200 Pullar Bros., Hinahina .. .. .. — 174 Pullar, John, Owaka Valley .. .. — 106 Quaife, Mrs. H., Wharetoa .. .. 2,750 1,458 Quinn, P. V., Tapanui .. .. .. 910 1,244 Reid, A. (Manager), Clinton Settlement .. 5,352 Nil Reid, Andrew, Waikoikoi .. .. 393 463 Reid, George, Merino Downs (rural delivery) 758 758 Reid, R. J., Waikoikoi .. .. .. — 1,504 Renton, Paul, Puerua .. .. .. 557 333 Rentree, H. E., Clinton .. .. 480 517 Richardson, J., Tahatiko .. .. — 241 Richardson, W., Owaka . . .. 417 Nil Riddell, Robert, Clinton .. .. 558 1,061 Riddell, W. B., Warepa .. .. 220 307 Ritchie, W., Kelso .. . . .. 676 773 Rix, H. H„ Hunt's Road, Owaka .. 128 405 Roberton, C. F., Waikoikoi . . .. 764 333 Roberts, C. W., Clinton.. .. .. 1,116 1,338 Robertson Bros., Kelso 674 822 Robertson, David, jun., Kelso .. .. 870 1,064 Robertson, D. J., Clinton .. .. 426 664 Robertson, J., " Downs," Waikoikoi .. 1,841 2,365 Robertson, W. McC., Waitepika .. . . — 77 Robertson, James, Nathro Farm, Waiwera 735 823 South

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, | 1926. 1927. Clutha County—continued. Rodger, David, Tapanui .. .. 904 1,225 Roger, Archibald'J., Owaka .. .. -— 57 Roger, Mrs. C., sen., Owaka .. . . 177 208 Roseveare, H., Clinton .. .. .. 258 143 Ross, J. K., Tarara .. .. .. 49 150 Ross, John, Ratanui .. .. .. — 23 Ross, Thomas, Waiwera youth .. .. 228 240 Ross, W., Toiro .. . . .. 581 624 Roulston, R. M. (rural delivery), Owaka .. 40 81 Rowe, Charles B., Clinton .. .. 727 910 Roy, James A., Biggs Hill, Clinton .. — 627 Roy, John R., Clinton .. .. .. 455 616 Russell, Peter, Waikoikoi . . .. 6 122 Samson, Harry, Waiwera South .. .. 700 873 Sanders, G., Ashley Downs, Clinton .. —• 399 Scott, James, Port Molyneux .. .. j 34 47 Scott, Matthew, Waikoikoi .. .. i 270 301 Scott, W., Owaka Valley .. .. j 612 738 Shalders, T., Glenomaru .. .. 53 Nil Sharp, Mrs. Christina, Tawanui .. .. 29 40 Shaw, A., Artburton .. .. .. 697 607 Shaw, P., Ratanui .. .. .. 128 230 Sheat, A. J., Windsor Park, Oamaru .. 2,607 2,790 Sheddan, David, Toiro .. .. .. 176 234 Shields, Andrew, Puerua .. .. 8 50 Shields, Robert, Puerua .. .. 135 145 Shirley, C. C., Taumata, Clinton .. .. — 450 Shirley, Charles, Clinton .. .. j 519 500 Shuttleworth, W., Glenomaru .. .. 34 150 Sim Bros., Popotunoa .. .. .. 395 567 Sime, Alex., Awatea .. .. .. •—• 132 Sime, J., Purekireki .. . . .. 134 203 Simes, Thos., Clinton .. .. .. 1,699 1,679 Simmers, Annie, Waikoikoi .. .. 759 957 Skey, A. H. P., Tahakopa .. .. 62 64 Skimming, M., and Son, Puerua, Benhar .. —■ 282 Smail, James H., Maitland, Gore.. .. 928 912 Smaill Bros., Waikoikoi. . .. .. 917 953 Small, D., Wharetoa .. .. .. — 1,086 Smellie Bros., Tahakopa . . .. 350 Nil Smith, A. A., Clinton .. .. .. 587 811 Smith, George E., Taumata . . .. 333 374 Smith, Henry, Waikaka Valley .. .. 1,685 1,988 Smith, R. A., Te Houka .. .. -— 2 Smith, W. A., Toiro .. .. .. 17 24 Solomon, M., Katea .. .. .. 31 75 SommerviUe and Sons, Waitepeka .. 228 410 Soper, S. T., Te Houka .. . . 1,626 1,381 Souness, John, Clydevale .. .. — 450 Souness, Mrs. Mary, Tahatika .. .. 75 112 Spinks, Fred, Owaka .. .. .. —• 153 Spittle, Thomas, Waikoikoi .. .. 960 1,042 Spittle, William J., Waikoikoi .. .. 872 1,148 Stalker Bros., Kelso .. .. .. 1,800 1,800 Stanley, Thos., Waiwera South .. .. 2,335 2,160 Stark, G. and D., Waikoikoi .. .. 628 742 Stark, Matthew, Waikoikoi .. .. 527 844 Steel, G. N., Clinton .. .. . . 356 403 Steel, H. E., Clinton .. .. .. 238 412 Steven, John S., Tui Farm, Owaka .. — 43 Stevenson, W., Owaka Valley .. .. 211 244 Stewart, Donald, and Company, Cairn, 4,750 Nil Clinton Stewart, Gilbert, Warepa .. .. 1,052 1,143 Stewart, James, Wairuna Settlement, Wai- 770 837 pahi Stewart, J. McF., Kuriwao, Clinton .. 1,502 Nil Stewart, T. P., Warepa .. .. 606 605 Stoddart, A., Tahakopa .. .. 226 149 Stoddart, John, Tahakopa .. .. ■—- 95 Stuart, Alexander, Kelso .. .. 24 717 Sutherland Bros., Clinton .. .. 515 762 Sutherland, F., Arthurton . . .. 325 478 Sutherland, J. T., Hawthorne Hill, Waiwera 490 454 South Sutherland, R., jun., Kaihiku .. .. 662 996 Sutherland, William, Clinton .. .. 793 948 Swan, Adam, Kaihiku .. .. .. 1,560 1,535 Swan, W. H., Popotunoa .. .. 887 1,362 Symonds, George, Clinton .. .. 922 856 Tait, James, Pomahaka .. .. 754 512 Taylor, J., Wairuna .. .. .. 1,790 1,795 Taylor, J. A., Ashley Downs .. .. 1,803 1,985 Taylor, J. H., Wairuna .. .. 2,573 2,682

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1920. 1927. Clutha County—continued. Taylor, H. and T., Owaka .. .. —• 60 Taylor, W., Ashley Downs .. .. 1,975 2,281 Telfer, R. J., Ratanui .. .. .. 245 271 Telford, Thomas, Otanomono, via Balelutha 4,222 4,220 Telford, W., Clinton Estate, Waiwera South 3,378 5,549 Thayer, J. P., Box 1 (rural mail delivery). 323 369 Maitland Thayer, Mrs. J. P., Pinewood, Maitland 359 385 Post-office Thompson, A. U., Tahatika .. .. 140 49 Thompson, D. IX, Port Molyneux .. — 177 Thompson, James M., Owaka Valley .. ■— 39 Thomson, J., Waipahi .. .. .. 362 342 Thomson, ,]as., Waiwera South . . .. — 168 Thomson, William S., Glenfalloeh, Warepa , 2,361 2,515 Throp, O. R., Otley, Te Houka .. .. 1,252 1,158 Tilson, David, Port Molyneux .. .. 252 258 Todd, J., Owaka .. .. .. 183 Nil Tuffley, Jas., Clinton .. .. .. — 1,550 Turnbull, C. D. M., Wairuna .. 1,423 1,648 Twaddle Bros., Balelutha .. .. 331 275 Usher, F., Waikaka .. .. .. •—• 1,065 Wadell, W. C., Waipahi .. .. 862 812 Walker, 6. S., Kuriwao Gorge, Clinton .. 1,228 1,342 Walker, John, Katea .. .. .. -—• 50 Walker, John, Tapanui .. .. 700 1,120 Walker, W. K„ Clinton.. .. .. 2,090 2,700 Waller, A. S., Waiwera .. .. 194 Nil Walter, G. E., Owaka .. .. .. — 235 Ward Bros., Ahuriri Plat .. .. 237 190 Waters, J., Clinton .. .. .. 481 600 Watkins, P. P., Popotunoa .. .. 1,210 860 Watt, P. A., Warepa .. .. .. 1,000 979 Watt, Robert, Waipahi .. .. 731 700 Webb, A. J., Waipahi .. .. .. 2,144 2,079 Webb, F., Balelutha .. .. .. — 110 Webster, John, Romahapa .. .. -— 126 Weir, D. and J. A., Wharetoa .. .. 790 624 Weir, W. H., Tahatika .. .. .. 157 112 Wells, William, Maclennan .. .. — 275 West Bros., Clinton .. .. .. 975 963 White, John Edwin, Waikaka Valley .. 878 704 White, R. S., Romahapa .. .. 744 185 White, S., Waikaka Valley .. . . 773 885 Whitefield, A. G., Waikaka Valley .. 683 782 Whitefield, J. H., Waikaka Valley .. 396 413 Whiteside, T. E., Waipahi .. .. 679 633 W hit laker. C., Balelutha .. .. 465 358 Wilks, J., Chasland's .. .. . . 105 122 Williams, Alex., Ratanui .. .. — 74 Williams, J. T., Kelso .. .. .. 465 459 Williams, P., Kelso .. .. .. 384 626 Williamson, T. N., Waiwera South .. 193 369 Williamson, James, Ratanui .. .. — 183 Wilson, G., Clydevale .. .. .. 424 713 Wilson, G., Warepa .. .. .. 170 246 Wilson, G. S., Glenomaru .. .. 355 1,044 Wilson, G. S., Glenomaru .. .. 1,110 915 Wilson, John, Puerua .. .. .. 303 316 Wilson, J. R., Tawanui .. .. 64 102 Wilson, Mrs. Annie, Tapanui .. .. 438 322 Wilson, R. H., Balelutha .. .. 631 573 Woodrow, Alex. D., Tahatika .. .. — 137 Wright, H., Waiwera South .. .. 433 633 Wright, J., Houipapa .. .. .. 177 205 Wright, James, Waiwera South .. .. 46 185 Wright, J., (No. 2 Property), Waiwera South 175 136 Wright, I'. G. (Estate of), Glenomaru .. 132 167 Wright, W. E., Owaka . . . . .. 60 46 Wybrow, Mary Ann, Chaslands .. .. — 18 Wylie, A. M., Port Molyneux .. .. — 51 Young, David, Arthurton .. .. 926 722 Young, R. P., Arthurton . . .. 291 329 Youngson, James M., Kuriwao, Clinton .. 154 154 375,906 425,795 T U A P E K A C O U N T Y (In Clutha Subdivision). Acton-Adams, R., Heriot .. .. 20,300 20,980 Adam, Arthur, Evans Flat .. .. — 3,527 Adam, J. A., Bowler's Creek .. .. 3,324 3,527 Adam, John S., Crookston .. .. 306 307 Adam, John S., Crookston .. .. 557 637 Adams, Bert, Heriot .. .. .. — 918 Adams, C. and R., Beaumont .. .. 23 19

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Tuapeka County—continued. Aitcheson, A. and R., Heriot .. .. 398 388 Aitcheson, R., Heriot .. .. .. 413 532 Anderson, William, Weatherstone .. 50 60 Armitage, Hugh, Miller's Flat .. .. 1)30 1,233 Armstrong Bros., Miller's Flat .. .. — 342 Armstrong, William, Miller's Flat .. 180 Nil Arnott, R., Miller's Flat .. .. 1,623 1,864 Atkin, C., Tapanui .. .. .. 3 60 Atkinson, F. A., Tuapeka .. .. 427 461 Atkinson, P. H., Miller's Flat .. .. 1,089 1,099 Auld, J., Waitahuna .. .. .. 24 34 Bain, W., Dumbarton .. .. .. 502 452 Baker, Archibald Charles, Lyons, Miller's 214 Nil Flat Ball, Henry, Lawrence .. .. .. — 481 Bartlett, A. J., Mount Stewart, Waitahuna 232 331 Bartlett, George, Waitahuna .. .. 717 635 Barton, D., Waitahuna .. .. — 234 Barton, R. J., Dumbarton .. .. 180 217 Bateman, A. E., Waitahuna .. .. 95 151 Bateman, Annie L., Waitahuna .. .. — 23 Bateman, W. T., Waitahuna .. .. 192 216 Bathgate, Alexander, Crookston .. .. 884 729 Bayly, H., Roxburgh .. .. .. 794 932 Bellamy, Jacob, Tapanui .. .. 21 Nil Bellaney, John, jun., Kononi .. .. 694 637 Benington, W. B., Waitahuna .. .. 374 571 Bennett, Miss Jean, Rae's Junction .. 28 38 Bennetts, J., Roxburgh.. .. .. 300 560 Berresford, Mrs. Margaret, Dunrobin .. 430 389 Birch, Albert (Executors of), Box 17, Rox- 322 358 burgh Black, A., Heriot .. .. .. 1,442 ! 1,937 Black, David, Tapanui .. .'. .. 420 j 499 Blaikie, A. and J., Waitahuna .. .. — 109 Blair, David, Tuapeka Mouth .. .. 315 300 Blanchard, D., Ettrick .. .. .. 755 800 Bowie, Dr., Edievale .. .. .. — 2,636 Brensell, H., and Sons, Heriot .. . . 543 610 Brock, G. W., Evans Flat .. .. 77 172 Brook, Philip H. and M. A., Evans Flat .. 396 327 Brown, J. K., Waitahuna .. .. 511 725 Brown, James, Tuapeka Mouth .. .. 88 125 Bruce, James, Waitahuna .. .. 223 249 Brydie, Alexander, jun., Lawrence .. 1,005 1,019 Buchanan, F. G., Beaumont .. .. 65 71 Bulfin, J. A., Tuapeka West .. .. 512 579 Bulfin, R. and W., Kononi .. .. 2,127 2,222 Burnett, W., Kelso .. .. .. 283 404 Burns, J. W., Conical Hill .. .. — 350 Caffell, W., Edievale .. .. .. 1,179 1,276 Cameron, A. E., Ettrick .. .. 975 I 942 Cameron, Alexander, Tapanui .. .. 1,131 Nil Cameron, John, Lawrence .. .. 450 460 Cameron, W. and J., Waitahuna .. 2,410 2,965 Campbell, Alexander, Kononi .. .. 297 353 Cassidy, Charles, Heriot .. .. 706 736 Cassidy, M., Heriot, Kelso .. .. 50 365 Chandler, J., Tapanui .. .. .. 60 50 Charlton, T. E., Kelso .. .. .. 408 700 Chi vers Bros., Lawrence .. .. 430 550 Churchill, C. R., Shingle Creek .. .. 1,312 1,487 Clark Bros., Tuapeka Mouth .. .. 802 510 Corry, Thomas M., Waitahuna .. .. 438 I 480 Cotton Bros., Waipori Station, Waipori .. 12,187 12,136 Coubrough, R. W., Park Hill, Heriot .. 1,235 1,325 Cotton, J. H., Evans Flat .. .. 1,111 1,473 Cowan, J. L., Waitahuna .. .. 358 ! Nil Co wen, Michael, Waitahuna .. .. 285 319 Craig, W. S., Roxburgh.. .. .. 397 421 Craighead, Alexander, Miller's Flat .. 959 972 Crane, Joseph, Waitahuna .. .. 2,082 2,735 Cranley, P., Weatherstone .. .. 180 220 Crawford, I). M., Forsyth .. .. 559 534 Crossan Bros., Roxburgh .. .. — 872 Crossan, Robert, Roxburgh .. .. 574 Nil Crowley Bros., Whenuakoa .. .. 374 Nil Crowley, Mrs. J. B., Weatherstone .. 113 104 Crowley, Patrick, Whenuakoa .. .. — I 231 Crozier, T. J., Waitahuna .. .. 319 j 368 Crump, F. YV., Waitahuna .. .. 364 411 Cubrough, R. YV., Park Hill, Heriot .. 120 Nil Cullen, W., Crookston .. .. .. 1,082 1,381 Cumming, Daniel, Whenuakoa .. .. 1,061 904 Cunningham, P. M., Kononi .. .. 579 1,086 Cunningham, William Duncan, Waitahuna 509 i 508 Cutler, James, Waitahuna .. .. 1,231 I 1,459

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Tuapeka County—continued. Dackers, David, jun., Pomahaka, Tuapeka 300 280 Dale, William, Tapanui .. .. — 55 Dalziel, L., Tuapeka West .. .. 80 114 Davidson and Sons, Kelso .. .. 406 486 Davidson, H. T., Box 3, Miller's Flat .. 3,082 3,336 Davidson, Thomas, Lawrence .. .. 866 1,059 Davis, F. H., Box 38, Heriot .. . . 160 130 Dean, P., Ettrick .. .. .. 816 798 Deans, Alexander, Miller's Flat .. .. 1,470 1,616 Deans, John, jun., Lee Stream .. .. 900 899 Devon, D., Tapanui .. .. .. 450 467 Dickison, A. B., Pomahaka .. .. 538 730 Dickison, James D., Pomahaka .. .. 60 10 Dickison, John Pomahaka .. .. 875 1,232 Dillon, E. R., Heriot .. .. .. 20 761 Dillon, M. and P., Heriot .. .. 1,540 2,000 Donaldson, A., Beaumont .. .. 50 116 Donaldson, J., Roxburgh .. .. 2,570 2,936 Drennan, Thomas, Lee Stream .. .. j 962 355 Duff Bros., Edievale .. .. ..I 5,807 4,260 Duffy, W., Tapanui .. .. .. 326 271 Dumbleton and Sons, Tapanui .. .. I 480 595 Edgar, Adam S., Tapanui .. .. I 102 92 Edgar, C. M., Beaumont .. .. 212 295 Edgar, David D., Tapanui .. .. 1,654 2,436 Edgar, James, Tapanui .. .. 804 1,568 Edie and Son, Kononi .. .. . . 1,012 1,368 Edie Bros., Edie vale .. .. .. 2,845 3,331 Edwards, T. H., Tapanui .. .. | 198 384 Edwards, W. A., Edievale .. .. j 2,933 Nil Elder Bros., Rankleburn, Pomahaka .. I 918 955 Elder, W. Alexander, Dumbarton .. j 110 Nil Elliott, G. H., Roxburgh .. .. | 1,695 1,961 Ellis, F. G. T., Waitahuna .. .. 16 30 Eskdale, John, Tapanui . . .. ! 501 861 Kskdale, Peter, Tapanui .. .. — 20 Eskdale, W. B., Tapanui .. .. 23 47 Evans, John, Crookston .. .. 625 545 Fahey, E., Evans Flat .. .. .. 809 996 Fahey, M., Evans Flat .. .. .. 3,224 3,720 Fahey, M., Lawrence .. .. .. 896 Nil Fahey, J. P., Tuapeka West .. .. 988 989 Farmer, A., sen., Edievale .. .. 645 724 Farra, F., Toitoi, Lawrence .. .. — 121 Farra, F. F., The Knoll, Lawrence .. 77 51 Ferguson, Malcolm, Crookston .. .. — 46 Ferguson, William D., Kelso .. .. 119 200 Findlay, James, Heriot .. .. 327 243 Finlay Bros., Dunrobin .. .. 1,743 2,058 Finlayson, P., Crookston .. . . 750 729 Fleming, Alexander, Crookston .. .. 705 612 Fleming Bros., Crookston .. .. 1,197 1,226 Fleming, J. D., Crookston .. .. 360 379 Fleming, W. G., Crookston .. .. 432 389 Frame, A. R., Dumbarton .. .. 581 848 Fraser, A. L., Roxburgh .. .. 1,469 1,503 Fraser and McLeod, Tapanui .. .. 307 86 Fraser, Mrs. A. M. B. (W. Murray, Manager), 4,820 5,635 Miller's Flat Galbraith, J., Whenuakoa .. .. 37 40 Galvin, Mrs. M., Shingle Creek .. .. 228 335 Geeves, R. T., Beaumont .. .. 212 305 George Bros., Roxburgh, Tuapeka .. 91 144 Gibson, Andrew, Teviot Settlement, Miller's 1,606 1,810 Flat Gibson, Hugh J., Teviot Settlement, Miller's 1,205 1,794 Flat Gibson, Robert, Heriot .. .. 3,300 4,020 Girvan, J., Tuapeka West .. .. — 80 Girvan, Moses, Whenuakoa .. .. 1,105 1,034 Gordon, Alexander, and Son, Roxburgh .. 1,546 1,888 Gordon, George, Park Hill, Heriot .. 150 200 Gordon, John, Heriot .. .. .. 781 847 Graham, A., Dumbarton .. .. 770 930 Graham Bros., Miller's Flat .. .. 1,005 1,036 Gunn, Donald G., Coal Creek Flat .. 867 988 Guthrie, A. T., Whenuakoa .. .. 347 410 Hall, F„ Waitahuna Gully . . .. 45 41 Hall, John Mathieson, Forsyth .. .. 345 459 Hall, R. C., Tuapeka West .. .. 1,022 669 Hancox, A. D., Tapanui .. .. 152 244 Hancox, F. J., Tapanui .. .. 6 Nil Hancox, W. T., Tapanui .. .. 560 509 Harris, Hugh, Heriot .. .. 930 930

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Tuapeka County—continued. Harris, J. F., Moa Flat, Heriot .. .. 2,810 2,160 Harris, John J., Craigellachie, Lawrence .. 2,817 3,008 Harris, Mrs. A. G., Roxburgh .. .. 1,955 2,170 Hart, Ernest, Whenuakoa .. .. 620 676 Harvie, J., Tapanui .. .. .. 417 339 Haugh, A. and J., Weir Park, Crookston .. 503 388 Haugh, A., Heriot .. .. .. 431 385 Haugh, J. (Estate of), Edievale .. .. 1,578 1,051 Haugh, R., Cookston .. .. .. — 659 Haugh, W., Crookston .. .. .. 659 Nil Haugh, W., jun., Crookston .. .. 668 708 Haughton, George, Roxburgh .. .. 278 272 Haughton, J. H., Roxburgh .. .. 1,317 1,290 Haughton, W. J., Roxburgh .. .. — 73 Hawker, R., Waitahuna .. .. 1,015 1,138 Hay, H. J., Tapanui .. .. .. — 144 Hay, Peter, Tapanui .. .. .. 156 Nil Hayman, E. W., Tuapeka Mouth .. 309 200 Hayman, Ernest W., Holm Farm, Tuapeka 446 532 Mouth Heath Bros., Moa Flat, Heriot .. .. 1,158 1,451 Heath, J., Dunrobin .. .. .. 400 624 Henry, J., Waitahuna .. .. .. 38 58 Herbert, A. S., Toropuke, Kelso .. .. 2,475 2,757 Herbert, John F., Marama, Heriot .. 1,647 1,977 Hiekey, Mrs. M., Dunrobin .. .. 165 100 Hiscock, A. J., Roxburgh .. .. — 80 Hogg Bros., Evans Flat .. .. 700 Nil Hollamby, H. A., Beaumont .. .. — 33 Honner, Mrs. B., Miller's Flat .. .. 102 Nil Honner, W., Miller's Flat .. .. — 123 Horn, J. J. S., Miller's Flat .. .. 898 Nil Houleston, W. P., Tuapeka Mouth .. — 51 Howat, G., Tapanui .. .. .. 404 350 Hudson, C. D. (c/o Manager), Hillingdon, 1,045 889 Crookston Hughes, R. E., Tapanui .. .. — 20 Hunt, James, Evans Flat .. .. 940 1,272 Hunter, A. and S., Whenuakoa .. .. 431 Nil Hunter, Graham, Lawrence .. .. 177 570 Hunter, Robert, jun., Lawrence .. .. 528 574 Hyde, R. E., Island Block .. .. 670 594 Hyde, R. Edie, Gem Lake Run, Island Block — 2,530 Inder, I)., Miller's Flat .. .. .. 374 Nil Insteed, James, Tapanui .. .. 50 42 Insteed, W. John, Tapanui .. .. 60 48 Irvine, Chas., C., Beaumont .. .. 1,630 1,314. Isbister, J., Heriot .. .. .. 3,368 4,155 Jack, R. H„ Pomahaka .. .. 332 371 Jane, J. M., Moa Flat, Heriot .. .. 1,057 1,299 Johnston, Robert, Tho Hermitage, Waita- — 421 huna Johnston, W., Miller's Flat .. .. 1,481 1,751 Jones, J. Fred, Miller's Flat .. .. 1,492 Nil Jopson Bros., Miller's Flat .. .. I — 851 Kain Bros., Beaumont Station .. .. J 16,552 16,907 Kane, John, Lawrence .. .. — 93 Keenan, C. H., Tuapeka Mouth .. .. j 700 710 Keenan, D., jun., Tuapeka Mouth .. . 314 1,031 Keir, David, Tapanui .. .. .. | 288 361 Kell, A. and J., Waitahuna .. .. I 517 523 Kell Bros., Waitahuna .. .. .. 967 960 Kelly, D. M., Delmain, Ettrick .. .. j 859 940 Kempthorne, S. J. O., Park Hill .. j 1,722 1,930 Kerr, J. W., Kelso .. .. .. 444 479 Kinaston, R. T., Roxburgh .. .. 1,392 1,539 King, H., Heriot .. .. .. 391 Nil Kirk, David, Tapanui .. .. .. 522 713 Kirk, Mrs. Agnes F., Tapanui .. .. 238 203 Kirk, William, East Bank, Tapanui .. 240 326 Labes, John, Waitahuna .. .. 254 275 Labes, W. F., Whenuakoa .. .. 630 730 Lawson, C. S., Heriot .. .. .. 398 Nil Leary, A. C., Evans Flat .. .. 1,322 1,628 Linklater, George, Waitahuna .. .. 301 332 Lischner, Mrs. M., Tapanui .. .. — 331 Love, G. M., Moa Flat, Heriot .. .. 1,563 1,914 Lucas, Charles F., Tuapeka Mouth .. 4,702 3,804 Lunan, A. J., Waitahuna .. .. 818 495 Lunan, Henry, Johnstone .. .. — 324 Lusk, W. H., Crookston .. .. 939 1,346 Macdonald, N., Roxburgh .. .. j 277 367 Maedonald, Roderick, Miller's Flat .. j 111 150 MacKay, A. G. K., Forsyth .. .. | — I 232

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Tuapeka County—continued. Mackay, T. C. 0., Forsyth .. . . 119 Nil Macpherson, A. J., Roxburgh .. .. 858 898 Mann, C., Moa Mat, Heriot .. .. 1,042 1,272 Matheson, George (Executors of), Lawrence 2,591 2,806 Matheson, Mrs. M., Lawrence .. .. 154 154 Mathias, H. R., Whenuakoa, Tuapeka .. 161 171 McAuley, Mark, Tapanui . . .. 649 859 McCall, J., Waikoikoi .. .. .. — 329 McCausland, John, Teviot Settlement, 1,210 952 Miller's Flat MeCaw, Robert, Waitahuna .. .. 1,103 1,332 McColl, Donald, Tapanui .. .. 109 122 McCorkindale, A., Manuka Creek .. 1,150 1,320 MeCorkindale, 1)., Waitahuna .. .. 317 311 McCorkindale, H. B., Waitahuna .. 479 577 McCoskery, R. W. I)., Waitahuna .. 223 726 McCunn, R. T., Beaumont .. .. 7 12 McDonald Bros., Heriot .. .. 1,005 1,285 McDonald Bros., Waipori .. .. 3,322 3,370 McDonald, D., Lawrence .. .. 41 44 McDonald, D. A., Tapanui .. .. 399 236 McDonald, D. A., Tapanui Commonage, •— 201 Tapanui McDonald, Duncan, Island Block .. 595 612 McDonald, Duncan, Rae's Junction .. 388 383 McDonald, John, Roxburgh .. .. — 82 McDonald, J. M. McL, Tapanui . . .. 1,423 1,242 McDonald, Murdoch, P.O. Box 60, Roxburgh 325 426 McDonald, Robert J., Heriot .. .. 283 268 McDonald, T. L., Rankleburn, Pomahaka.. 1,209 1,474 McDuff, John, Kelso .. .. .. 566 685 McEwan Bros., Roxburgh .. .. 2,261 2,416 McGovern, C., Rongohere .. .. 385 903 McGuekin, R., Heriot .. .. .. 878 936 Mcintosh, A., Kelso .. .. .. 205 392 Mclntyre, James, Whenuakoa .. .. 102 537 McKay, A., Park Hill, Heriot .. .. 500 546 McKeich, E., Forsyth .. . . .. 359 354 MoKenzie, A., Moa Flat, Box 24, Heriot .. 900 1,234 McKenzie, D. S., Heriot .. .. 1,344 1,420 MoKenzie, E. D., Pomahaka .. .. 886 1,163 McKenzie, J. A., Crookston .. .. 21 10 McKenzie, W., Dunrobin .. .. 1,566 1,604 McKinnell, William, Roxburgh .. .. 2,240 2,170 McLay, W. T., Beaumont .. .. 2,025 1,950 McLean, Charles, Miller's Flat .. .. 536 554 McLelland, S. W., Miller's Flat .. .. 173 Nil McLennan, D., Dunrobin .. .. 1,573 1,697 McLennan, John, Miller's Flat .. .. 1,616 Nil McLennan, K. (Estate of), Park Hill .. 6,701 7,645 McLew, John, Tuapeka West .. .. 641 861 McLoughlan Bros., Evans Flat .. .. 505 569 McMillan, A. M., Waitahuna .. .. 1,429 955 McNoe, J. S., Waitahuna .. .. 390 495 McNully, Waitahuna .. .. . . — 20 McStay, A., Lawrence .. .. .. 280 347 McTavish, J. F., Whenuakoa .. .. 274 305 Middleton, C. G., Waitahuna West .. 440 867 Millar, H. B. (private bag), Roxburgh .. 1,178 1,554 Milligan Bros., Crookston .. .. 422 406 Milne, A. W. (Estate of late), Heriot .. 1,316 J ,220 Mitchell, Charles William, P.O., Outram .. 1,660 1,727 Mitchelle, Thomas P., Roxburgh.. .. 608 721 Moir, R. G., Miller's Flat .. .. 1,550 1,624 Moncur, A. M., Heriot .. .. .. 700 856 Moore and Saunders, Pomahaka .. .. 770 976 Morrow, John, Heriot .. .. .. 850 Nil Morrow, Thomas, Heriot .. .. 638 Nil Morton, R., Dunrobin .. .. .. 1,035 1,226 Munro, D., Lawrence .. .. .. 2,587 400 Munro, Finlay, jun., Tuapeka Flat .. 90 92 Munro, M., Whonaukoa. . .. .. — 27 Murdock, D.. Waitahuna .. .. 2,058 1,957 Murney, E. H., Tapanui .. .. 1,152 1,020 Murray, Robert R., Waitahuna West .. 709 704 Noble, W. J., Waitahuna .. .. 90 183 Norman, W., Ettrick .. .. .. 1,543 1,781 Oliver, Robert, Heriot . . .. . . 789 581 Orchiston, K. R., Craigellachie .. .. 205 492 Ottrey, Albert, Heriot .. .. .. 1,163 1,284 Ottrey, E. T., Heriot .. .. .. 440 261 Ottrey, S. J., Heriot .. .. .. 847 824 Pannett, T. A., Hillsprings, Roxburgh .. 1,924 1,758 Park, J., Crookston .. .. .. 869 1,048

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927, Tuapeka County—continued. Park, John G., Kelso, Tuapeka .. .. 280 405 Parker, V. A., Roxburgh .. .. 107 193 Paterson, A. K., Heriot.. .. .. 1,138 1,833 Paterson, G. S., Heriot .. .. .. 1,022 070 Paterson, Harold T., Beaumont .. .. 1,315 1,504 Paul, Mrs. S. L., Waitahuna .. .. 548 647 Paul, W. J., Heriot .. .. .. 2,130 2,500 Paulson, A. R., Tapanui .. .. 330 418 Pinekney, Agnes, Tapanui . . .. 39 40 Pitt, W. S. and H. H., Rongahere .. 657 908 Potts, A. C., Crookston .. .. .. 455 616 Potts Bros., Lawrence .. .. .. 1,244 1,346 Potts, David I)., Tapanui .. .. 970 951 Potts, Robert, Crookston .. .. 646 637 Pringle, John (Trustees of), Crookston .. 655 628 Pullar, James, Crookston .. .. 440 404 Quilter, G., Waitahuna.. .. .. — 62 Quinn, W. R. (c/oDalgety and Co.), Tapanui 36 65 Ramsay, W., Crookston .. .. 440 467 Read, F. T., Roseville, Lawrence .. 761 627 Repatriation Department, Dumbarton .. 138 Nil Re vie, J. D., Crookston.. .. .. 718 758 Richards, John (c/o Todd Bros, and Co., 1,676 1,799 Limited), Teviot Richardson Bros., Miller's Flat .. .. 520 625 Ridley, H. 8., Manuka Creek .. .. 275 323 Ritchie, T. T., Waitahuna (c/o Waters, 1,789 1,837 Ritchie and Co., Dunedin) Robertson, Alexander, Crookston .. 530 1 490 Robertson, Andrew, Evans Flat .. .. 580 751 Robertson, Malcolm (Estate of), Tapanui .. 801 i 839 Robertson, P. F. A., Lawrence .. .. 189 j 251 Robson, Robert, Evans Flat .. .. 355 667 Rodger, J. D., Pomahaka .. .. 1,001 928 Rodger, R. A., Tapanui .. .. 1,130 1,040 Rogers, J. F., Tuapeka Mouth .. .. 70 165 Rogers, T. A., Tuapeka North .. .. — 170 Rogerson, J., Mount Stewart, Waitahuna .. 1,024 1,375 Rose, John, Waitahuna.. .. .. 2,013 2,172 Ross, Donald, Rae's Junction .. .. — 24 Rouglian Bros., Whenuakoa .. .. 980 974 Roughan, J., Waitahuna West .. .. 283 350 Roughan, W., Waitahuna West .. .. 134 358 Rowe, Alfred, Waitahuna .. .. 23 19 Roxby, W. M., Glenburnie, Pomahaka .. 805 870 Ruff, James, Tapanui .. .. .. 36 42 Rutherford, —, Waitahuna West .. 478 Nil Ryan, T. F., Waitahuna .. .. 53 86 Sanders, Gerald, Roxburgh .. .. 780 1,367 Sanders, Leonard F., Box 64, Roxburgh .. 2,107 2,050 Saxon, F. George, Beaumont, Tuapeka .. 177 194 Scorgie, A., Lee Stream.. .. .. 3,150 3,123 Scott, John, Waitahuna .. .. — 1,271 Sharp, G. W., Crookston .. .. 942 829 Shaw, Roderick, Waitahuna .. .. 52 106 Sheddan, David, Teviot Estate, Miller's Flat 761 882 Sheddan, William Albert, Tapanui .. 181 191 Sheehy Bros., Waitahuna .. .. 663 872 Sheehy, W. E., Tuapeka Mouth .. .. 514 727 Shiel, C. and W., Heriot .. .. 2,423 2,181 Shiel, H. J., Miller's Flat .. .. 985 Nil Shirley, F., Waitahuna .. .. .. 355 Nil Sim, A. W., Heriot .. .. .. 349 382 Sim, Mrs. H., Crookston .. .. 566 Nil Sim, James, Crookston .. .. .. 1,240 1,384 Sim, J. B. (Trustees of), Box 7, Heriot .. 862 1,058 Sim, J. G. and P. B., Crookston .. .. 1,317 1,151 Sim, K. G., Crookston .. .. .. 672 792 Sim, Peter, Crookston .. .. .. 661 801 Skinner, Eric, Waitahuna .. .. 1,329 1,394 Skinner, Robert, Tuapeka Mouth .. 280 306 Smaill Bros., Heriot .. .. .. 4,041 3,737 Smaill, R. F., and Son, Dunrobin .. 1,816 1,571 Smollie, Bruce, Miller's Flat .. .. — 1,270 Smith, Andrew, Heriot .. .. .. 1,087 Nil Smith Bros., Heriot .. .. .. — 1,365 Smith, Francis John, Teviot Settlement, 1,152 1,113 Miller's Flat Smith, J., Island Block.. .. .. 1,340 1,458 Smith, James C. (c/o Farmers' Co-operative 66 40 Association), Tapanui Smith, R. P., Beaumont .. .. 1,394 1,624 Snow, R., c/o Kain Bros., Beaumont .. —■ 3,128 Spain, J., Miller's Flat .. .. .. 718 1,220

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Tuapeka County —continued. Spencer, W., Edievale .. .. .. 622 955 Stanton, John, Tuapeka West .. .. 814 1,142 Steel, R., Tuapeka West .. .. — 390 Steven, A. T. J. and W. E., Miller's Flat .. 305 230 Steven, Edward, Miller's Flat .. .. — 1,618 Stevenson, Alfred, Roxburgh .. .. — 1,098 Stewart, Mrs. E. W., Crookston .. .. 1,531 1,588 Stockdill, Thomas, Miller's Flat .. .. 1,784 1,824 Stowell, Mrs. Georgina, Irvine Street, Law- 494 Nil renee Stuart, George, Brooksdale, Tapanui .. 3,320 I 3,764 Stuart, G. W., Lawrence .. .. 6,400 6,780 Sunnyvale Orchard Company, Island Block 142 ! 167 Swaney, Mrs. C., Miller's Flat ,. .. 454 392 Swanwick, A., Weatherstone .. .. 136 I 146 Taborn, T., Lawrence .. .. .. 187 136 Tamblyn, A. H., Coal Creek Flat, Roxburgh 121 | 102 Tamblyn, H. A., Coal Creek Flat .. 1,078 j 1,164 Tamblyn, J. F., Island Block .. .. 12 44 Tamblyn, R., Coal Creek Flat .. .. 608 | 658 Teviot Orchard Company (Ltd.), Roxburgh 343 j 388 Thompson, Richard, Weatherstone .. 1,877 I 1,862 Thomson, Alexander, Kelso .. .. 1,167 2,682 Thomson, C., Heriot .. . . . . 148 87 Throp, B. (S. Rae, Manager), Moa Flat 8,992 9,525 Downs, Heriot Throp, N. A., Tuapeka West .. .. 91 162 Todd, C., Heriot .. .. .. — I 1,044 Todd, C., Park Hill, Heriot .. .. — 2,337 Todd and Davies, Heriot .. .. 688 Nil Todd and MeLeod, Park Hill, Heriot .. 2,822 Nil Tonkin Bros, (c/o L. Tonkin), Ettrick .. 1,595 2,171 Topham, C., Miller's Flat .. .. 143 255 Trip, J., Heriot .. .. .. 731 Nil Tubman, Mrs. M., Dumbarton .. .. 1,250 1,413 Turnbull, George, Pomahaka .. .. 119 170 Vanstone, Charles, Waitahuna .. .. 322 306 Waldron, V., Miller's Flat .. .. 1,432 1,659 Wales, P. Y., Roxburgh .. .. 1,821 1,852 Walker, J., Waitahuna .. .. 356 412 Walker, Richard James, Island Block .. 158 188 Walker, W., jun., Heriot .. .. 1,059 532 Wallace, J. A., Waitahuna .. .. 507 495 Walls, H., Roxburgh .. .. .. —• 2 Walter, E. L., Miller's Flat .. .. 12 205 Watson, Campbell, Coal Creek .. .. 715 728 Watson, R. G., Roxburgh . . .. 82 75 Weatherall, F. W., Ettrick .. .. 55 107 Weatherall, G. C., Dumbarton .. .. 818 1,255 Weaver, J. M., Ettrick .. .. .. — 1,463 Webster, John, and Sons, Waitahuna West 1,209 927 Wellwood, John Joseph, Teviot Settlement, 989 1,102 Roxburgh Whelan, J. J. F. and S. T., Roxburgh .. — 2,657 Whelan, Thomas, Roxburgh .. .. 2,691 Nil White, J. H., Tapanui .. .. .. — 60 Whitehead, C., Lawrence .. .. 227 295 Wilde, Arthur, Waitahuna Gully.. .. 295 428 Williams, G. H., Tuapeka West .. .. 1,480 1,116 Wingfield, Stanley, Miller's Flat .. .. 1,527 1,556 Winmill, H. N., Lawrence .. .. 43 Nil Winslow, Gilbert, Roxburgh .. .. 630 676 Wood, Mrs. E., Beaumont .. .. 4,996 4,500 Woodfield, S., Waitahuna .. .. 211 286 Woodhouse, R. G., Roxburgh .. .. 1,821 2,385 Wootten, L. S., Heriot .. .. .. 1,970 Nil Wright, Mrs. C. G., Roxburgh .. .. 1,671 1,873 Wright, W. R., Roxburgh .. .. 912 944 Yardley, R., and Son, Moa Flat, Heriot .. 8,460 8,520 Young, C. E., S. T,. and N. G., Tuapeka 1,239 1,755 West Young. W. G., Tuapeka West .. .. 1,100 1,461 436,562 476,473 BRUCE COUNTY (In Clutha Subdivision). Adam, T., Waihola .. .. .. 300 300 Adams, John, Clarksville, via Milton .. — 203 Agnew, Thomas, Taieri Beach .. .. 190 183 Aiteheson, John, Tuapeka Mouth .. 390 395 Alexander, J. C., Clarksville .. .. 127 278 Allan, A., Awamangu .. .. .. 448 461 Allan, Andrew and James, Greenfield .. 1,369 Nil

I No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Bruce County—continued. Allen, Henry, Milburn .. .. .. — 858 Allen, Mrs. Mary, Moneymore .. .. I 383 637 Allen, J. (Estate of), Greenfield, Balclutha ! — 704 Allen, John B., Greenfield, Balclutha .. — 1,036 Allison Bros., Clarksville .. .. | 915 1,006 Allison, J., Moneymore .. .. .. J 574 627 Allison, John, jun., Clarksville .. .. 390 Nil Allison, John, jun., Clarksville .. .. I 325 527 Allison, R., Moneymore.. .. .. 429 546 Allison, W. A., Clarksville .. .. 195 167 Anderson, H., Stirling, Bruce, Otago .. 176 173 Anderson, J. F., Lovell's Flat .. .. 265 466 Anderton, Edwin, Glenledi .. .. 90 50 Andrews, F. C., Waihola .. .. 717 549 Anicich, A., Milburn .. .. .. 687 943 Athy, Andrew, Akatore.. .. .. 692 963 Baird, Robert, Clarksville .. .. 193 177 Barra, Frank (rural delivery), Milton .. 189 402 Bartlett, H., Akatore .. .. .. 9 14 Barton, T. H., Milburn .. .. .. 2,498 2,605 Bayne, P., Taieri Mouth .. .. 136 220 Beattie, W., Manuka Creek .. .. 692 742 Begg, A. C., Pukeawa .. .. .. 1,181 1,433 Begg, John M. (Executors of), Pukeawa .. j 2,785 2,584 Bell, W., Awamangu .. .. .. ! 834 1,053 Bell, W., Waihola .. .. .. 379 444 Bishop, F. J., Puketi .. .. ... 237 620 Bishop, Thomas, Bishop's .. .. 720 1,267 Bisset, J. F., Wangaloa.. .. .. 249 176 Black, Agnes, Waitahuna .. .. 62 Nil Blackie, W. V., Kaitangata .. .. j 312 320 Blair, G. H., Hillend .. .. .. 610 811 Blair, John, Awamangu .. .. 292 Nil Borthwick, Robert, Taieri Beach.. .. 698 553 Botting, F. A., Tuapeka Mouth .. .. 476 438 Bowron Bros., Cook Rock, Glenledi .. Nil 2,840 Boyd, Peter, Lovell's Flat .. .. 1,153 1,246 Boylan, J., Wangaloa .. .. .. 579 645 Brocket, F. B., Puketi .. .. .. 1,000 1,544 Brown, Matthew, Wangaloa .. .. 686 797 Bruce, Robert, Milton .. .. .. 281 202 Bryce, David, Lovell's Flat .. .. 1,541 1,591 Bunbury, C., Abbotsford .. .. 145 243 Bungardt, Joseph, Waihola .. .. 24 30 Burnet, David, Tokoiti .. .. .. 435 832 Burnett, W., Glenore .. .. .. 731 799 Burns, J., Pukeawa .. .. .. 66 101 Bustard, J. and J. W., Wangaloa . . 693 565 Caldwell, J., Greenfield .. .. .. I 860 1,061 Callanan, P., and Sons, Manuka Creek .. 1,004 693 Cameron, H., Glenore .. .. .. 130 230 Cameron, John, Glenore .. .. 547 830 Campbell, D., Pukepito .. .. — 494 Campbell, Lachlan, Pukepito .. .. 481 Nil Cannon, Thomas (Trustees of), Moneymore 418 396 Carruthers, A., Pukeawa .. .. 275 302 Clark, C. and A., Lovell's Flat .. .. 231 305 Clark, David, Moneymore .. .. 671 Nil Clark, J. and D„ Moneymore, Milton .. — 795 Clark, Jasper, Lovell's Flat .. .. 850 1,113 Clark, R., Clarksville .. .. .. 826 671 Clarkson, A., Pukekoma .. .. 1,403 1,616 Cochran and Calder, Awamangu .. 2,337 2,603 Cochrane, D., Awamangu .. .. 795 1,118 Cochrane, G., Stoney Creek .. .. 402 354 Cochrane, W., Stoney Creek .. .. 715 850 Cockburn, W., Elliotvale, Moneymore .. 1,264 1,320 Cockrane, James, Milton .. .. 409 508 Coll, J. A., Pukeawa .. .. .. 1,343 1,757 Collier, James, Stoney Creek .. .. 392 304 Collier, Robert, Stoney Creek .. ., 337 344 Cook, H. H. (c/o H. Rowe), Coombe Bay, 1,020 623 Milton (Table Hill Property) Cook. H. H. (H. Rowe, Manager), Coombe 1,472 1,498 Bay, Milton Copland, John, Stoney Creek .. .. j 407 487 Courtier, George, Glenore .. .. [ 225 190 Cowan, J. A. L., Puketi .. .. j — 588 Cowie, H. M., Milton .. .. .. 87 102 Cowie, John, Milburn .. .. .. 91 89 Craig, A. and A., Greenfield .. .. 1,890 1,088 Craig, P. S., Pukeawa .. .. .. — 474 Craig, William, Awamangu .. .. 1,205 711 Crawford, Samuel, Puketi .. .. 722 780 Creighton, Thomas, Stoney Creek .. 657 ' 464

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 80 1926. 1927. Bbuoe County—continued. Cross, G. E., Tuapeka Mouth .. .. 1,437 1,096 Cross, J. J., Tuapeka Mouth .. .. 1,052 1,216 Crozier, J. W. and E. (Estate of), Waitahuna 622 666 Cullen, James E., Clarendon .. .. 1,526 1,477 Cullen, R. G., Clarksville .. .. 512 521 Cunningham, Alexander, Hillend .. 1,594 Nil Cunningham, G. L., Hillend . . .. — 630 Cunningham, J. A., Hillend .. .. — 623 Dale, H. J., Paretau .. .. .. 256 Nil Daw, F. M., Pukekoma .. .. 1,790 1,903 Dawson Bros., Tuapeka Mouth .. .. 1,346 Nil Dipple, W. J., Balclutha .. .. 17 18 Dodds, T. G., Milton .. .. .. Nil 55 Douglas, J. B., Puketi .. .. .. — 440 Dow, T. M., Hillend .. .. .. — 1,823 Draper, A. W., Waihola .. .. — 10 Drinnan, D. A., Milton .. .. 317 556 Drinnan, W., Milton .. .. .. — 227 Driver, H. M., Clarendon .. .. 312 657 Duthie, J. A., Lovell's Flat .. .. 805 977 Elliott, G. and M., Lovell's Flat .. 200 478 Elliott, William H„ Milburn .. .. 849 1,779 Ellis, John, Kaitangata .. .. 153 151 Falconer, D. C., Milton .. .. 201 323 Falconer, J., Glenthorn Farm, Balclutha 814 Nil Fea, D. B., Hillend .. .. .. 1,025 Nil Finch, A. G., Milton .. .. .. 157 257 Finch Bros., Stirling .. .. .. — 99 Finch, George, and Sons, Stirling .. .. 105 Nil Finch, H. R., Milton .. .. .. 113 | 212 Finch, Mark, Milton .. .. .. 205 1 309 Finch, William John, Milburn .. .. 537 ! 294 Findlay, E., Rosebank, Balclutha .. 118 Nil Findlay, James, Hillend .. .. 908 j 609 Findlay, Robert, Clarksville .. .. 588 ! 416 Fletcher, A., Lovell's Flat .. .. 12 Nil Flett, H. B., Milburn .. .. .. 1,485 j 2,281 Forsyth, Charles, Table Hill .. .. 172 : 163 Forsyth, R., Milton . . .. .. 70 94 Fowler Bros., Clarendon .. .. 1,150 j Nil Fowler, A., Clarendon .. .. .. — 1,180 Fowler, Henry M., Silveracres, Anderson's — | 612 Bay, Dunedin France, James, Milton .. .. .. 429 j 342 Fraser, G. and T., Kaitangata .. .. 434 | 408 Fraser, G. W., Tuapeka Mouth .. .. — ! 614 Gage, Thomas, Kaitangata .. .. 308 I 306 Gale, S., Glenore .. .. .. 272 , Nil Gardyne, D., jun., Glenledi .. .. 1,190 1,110 Gardyne, James, Milton .. .. 41 41 Geddis, J., Awamangu (rural delivery) .. 536 j 1,145 Glenn, A. J., Pukepito .. .. 566 | 537 Gordon Bros., Greenfield .. .. 712 | 628 Gordon, Thomas, Hillend .. .. 2,372 j 1,782 Gordon, T„ No. 2, Hillend .. .. — j 1,078 Graham, George A. (No. 2 Property), Ber- 150 | 67 wick Grant, David, Lovell's Flat .. .. 184 j 244 Gray Bros., Hillend .. .. .. 2,467 993 Gray, D., Milton .. .. .. 562 ! 454 Gray, G. W., Hillend .. .. .. — 1,133 Grazier, W., and Son, Pukeawa .. .. 555 j 737 Green, A. W., Balclutha .. .. — J 160 Greeves and Son, Milton .. .. 244 j Nil J Gregory, J. W., Lovell's Flat .. .. — | 7 1 Grellett, George, Taieri Beach .. .. 108 j 145 ] Grey, George, Clarendon .. .. 160 282 ] Grey, O., Milburn .. .. .. 501 586 ] Hagen, C. M., Milton .. .. .. — j HI Hagen, J. B., Milburn .. .. .. 29 87 1 Haggart, Hugh, Wangaloa . . .. 178 j 153 I Hall, George S., Lovell's Flat .. .. 211 i 223 I Hallahan, William, Milton .. .. 112 122 I Hallum, R. A., Bishop's .. .. 816 893 1 Henke, Carl, Waihola .. .. .. 35 46 1 Hardy Bros. (Clydeview Property), Greenfield 944 j 1,069 I Harrex, H. 0., Waitahuna .. .. 657 601 I Harvey, Mrs. Margaret Jane, Moneymore .. 130 322 I Harvey, William, Benhar .. .. 438 539 3 Healy, Bernard, Tokoiti .. .. 31 50 I Heckler, W. M., Table Hill .. .. 145 178 ! Henry, John, Taieri Beach .. .. 63 166 1 Hewitson, W„ Lovell's Flat .. .. 821 1,068 I Hewitt, C. F., Milton .. .. .. 218 Nil I

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Bruce Coxjxty—continued. Higgie, John A., Milton.. .. .. 35 178 Higgs, A., Raurekau .. .. .. 341 301 Hislop, A. N., Waronui, Milton .. .. 668 Nil Hislop Bros., Waronui .. .. .. — 591 Hodge, R. J., Lovell's Flat .. .. 310 306 Holgate, H., Homestead Farm, Balclutha.. 360 366 Hollamby, Thomas, Raurekau .. .. 128 114 Holland, H., Puketi .. .. ... 531 565 Houston, W., Lovell's Flat .. .. 268 370 Howie, James, Moneymore, Milton .. — 308 Howie, John, Moneymore, Milton .. —• 318 Hunter, Samuel, Taieri Beach .. .. 89 107 Hutton, William, Glenledi .. .. 386 350 Hyslop, Archibald, Awamangu .. .. 381 376 Hyslop, R., Waitahuna.. .. .. 794 719 Hyslop, W., Waronui .. .. .. 52 52 Inglis, J. S., Milton .. .. .. 258 307 Inglis, Robert, Glenledi.. .. .. 100 304 Jaffray, J. H., Milton .. .. .. I 298 451 Jensen Bros., Milburn .. .. .. J 746 j 693 Johnson, James, Wangaloa .. .. j 536 j 496 Johnson, T., Wangaloa .. .. .. 788 ! 667 Johnston, David, Stoney Creek, Balclutha 550 706 Johnston, J., Clarksville .. .. 474 358 Johnston, R., Mount Stuart .. .. 310 Nil Johnston, T. A., Balclutha .. .. 306 280 Jones, E. B., Milton .. .. .. j 11 12 Joseph, J. S., Taieri Mouth .. .. — 184 Joseph, Robert, Taieri Beach .. .. [ 91 90 Kane Bros., Karmford Farm, Milton .. : 460 324 Kane, J., Clarendon .. .. .. 259 772 Keith, Mrs. M., Benhar.. .. .. 119 126 Kerr, D., Lovell's Flat .. .. .. 130 179 Kerr, J., Raurekau .. .. .. 64 96 Kerr, J. C., Pukeawa .. .. .. 236 260 King, A. (private bag), Balclutha .. 510 521 Kirkness, W. S., Pukepito .. .. 333 435 Kliem, Karl, Puketi .. .. .. 484 472 Kloogh, A. E., Henley .. .. .. — 216 Laverty, Mrs. Ann, Taieri Beach.. .. 47 42 Lawrence, D. A., Wangaloa .. .. 42 64 Leonard Bros., Balclutha .. 314 517 Liddell, J., Taieri Beach .. .. 66 80 Liddle, James, jun., Taieri Beach .. 66 80 Lilburne, W. A., Milton.. .. .. 77 87 Lindsay, G. M., Milton .. .. .. 89 76 Little, Eric, Pukekoma .. .. .. 786 587 Lockhart, A., Clarksville .. .. 79 184 Lockhart, A. and T. B., Rosebank, Milton 220 174 Lockhart, A. and T., Milton .. .. 100 247 Lockhart, James, Moneymore .. .. 794 723 Lockhart, R. G., Moneymore .. .. I 30 495 Lockhart, William, Milton .. .. : 181 173 Lockhead, John, Kaitangata .. .. 220 144 Lockhead, Robert, Balclutha .. .. j 781 839 Lory, James, Pukepito, Balclutha .. j 1,040 980 Lowery Bros., Glenore .. .. .. j 607 787 Lowery, Charles N., Crichton .. .. j 625 499 Lowery, C. T., Lovell's Flat .. .. | 171 323 Lyders Bros., Berwick .. .. .. I — 619 Lyders, F. W., Berwick.. .. .. 796 334 Lyon, Thomas S. C., Greenfield .. .. 698 616 Lyon, W. I)., Moneymore, Milton .. j — 755 Macauley, P., Kaitangata .. .. j 117 177 Main, Alexander P., Hartside, Milton .. , 107 152 Maley, Michael, Clarksville .. .. 1 155 202 Marshall, J. A., Table Hill .. .. 470 725 Martin, Charles L., Pukekoma .. ... 70 70 Martin, W., Wangaloa .. .. .. 49 61 Matheson, A. M., Clarendon .. .. J 900 Nil Mathieson, William L., Berwick .. 487 621 McArthur, F. J., Pukeawa .. .. 214 143 McCorkindale, Miss M., Manuka Creek .. 72 91 MeCreadie, R. W., Pukeawa .. .. 276 327 McCrostie Bros., Lovell's Flat .. .. 768 775 McCrostie Estate, Lakeside, Lovell's Flat .. 5,080 5,240 MeCullock Bros., Glenore P.O. .. .. 1,768 Nil MeCullock, Thomas, Awamangu .. I 820 1,000 McElrea, James, Milton .. .. 323 581 McGregor, D„ Milburn.. .. .. 169 272 McGrouther, James, Milton .. .. 43 27 9 McGrouther, J. (No. 2 Property), Milburn.. i 255 Nil McGuigan Bros., Glenledi .. .. 741 Nil McGuigan, James, Glenledi .. .. I — 506

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Bruce County—continued. McGuigan, W., Glenledi .. .. — 485 Mcintosh, L. R., Berwick .. .. 467 569 Mclntyre, Donald, Cattle Hill Farm, Kai- 348 342 tangata McKechnie, Arch., sen., Milton .. .. — 74 McKenzie Bros., Taieri Beach .. .. 1,152 1,934 McKenzie, C., Clydevale .. .. 1,533 1,321 McKenzie, R. S., Milton .. .. 972 998 McLaren, .John, Table Hill .. .. 17 19 McLean, John, Glenledi .. .. 415 468 McLeod, George, North Branch, Milton .. 892 864 McNamara, R., Cairn Road, Puketi .. 350 486 McNeil, Joseph, Circle Hill, Milburn .. — 54 McNeill, H., Circle Hill, Milburn .. 45 Nil McNeill, H., jun., Milburn .. .. 118 204 McNeill, John, Milburn .. .. 140 100 McPherson, Mrs. Mary C., Berwick .. 601 478 McRae, J. D., Puketi .. .. . . — 982 McRae, Malcolm, Milton .. .. 189 237 McSkimming, P., and Son, Benhar .. 574 572 Melville, Andrew, North Branch, Milton.. 178 383 Merrilees, Walter, Taieri Beach .. .. 435 364 Michelle, R. H., Milton .. .. 67 57 Michelle, W. T., Milton ., .. 159 24 Miller, John, Milton .. .. .. 307 300 Mills, R. and S., Balclutha .. .. — 99 Milne, David, Taieri Beach .. .. 204 204 Moir, J. P., Ashland, Hillend .. .. 2,450 2,658 Moore, Annabella, Pukepito .. .. 510 558 Morgan Bros., Hillend.. .. .. 995 1,121 Morgan, Mrs. L., Waronui .. .. 45 57 Morgan, R. B., Taieri Mouth .. .. 347 315 Morgan, W. E., Waionui Post-office, Tokoiti 403 Nil Morgan, William, Tokoiti .. .. — 567 Moseley, L. G., Puketi.. .. .. 440 521 Muir, Hugh, Manuka Creek .. .. 307 470 Muir, W., Manuka Creek .. .. — 128 Munro, Finlay, Whenuakoa, Lawrence (Aka-. 116 152 tore Property) Munro, J. J., Milton . . .. .. — 373 Murray, P., Balclutha .. . . .. — 84 Murray, Robert, Clarksville .. .. 53 57 Nelson, S., Stirling .. .. .. 698 1,129 Newbigging, James, Moneymore .. 233 313 O'Connor, John, Glenore .. .. 113 177 O'Connor, Mrs. Mary, Waihola .. .. 2,404 2,418 O'Connor, P., Glenore .. .. .. 46 112 Orlowski, A. J., Waihola .. .. 115 196 Orr, H. G., Moneymore .. .. 73 7 Parker Bros., Stirling . . .. .. — 776 Parker, T„ Stirling .. . . .. 423 Nil Partridge, R., Glenomaru .. .. 30 Nil Paterson, R., Hillend .. .. .. 1,244 1,180 Patterson, W., Clarksville .. .. 592 Nil Patterson, W., Lovell's Plat .. .. 563 853 Paul, J. H, Milton .. .. .. 582 302 Pirie, A., Table Hill .. .. .. 136 173 Pitt, H. E., Greenfield.. .. .. 1,071 921 Popham, C. R., Waihola .. .. 564 626 Prentice, Mrs Barbara R., Berwick .. 853 658 Purvis, R. C., Raurekau .. .. 189 163 Quelch, F. E., Milton .. .. .. I — 130 Quill, T., Milton .. .. .. 44 50 Raitt Bros., Milburn .. .. .. 122 328 Raitt, J. H. B., Tokoiti, Milton .. 377 566 Ramsay, Alexander, Awamangu .. 225 529 Reay, W., Waronui .. .. .. 2,083 1,940 Reid, D. L., Puketi .. .. .. 571 581 Reid, Donald McGregor, Milton .. 466 691 Richards, John S., Raurekau .. .. 704 706 Roberts, Mrs. S., Inch Clutha .. .. 25 107 Robertson, J., Moneymore .. .. 181 450 Robinson, C., jun., Lovell's Flat .. .. 284 391 Robinson, H. G., Moneymore .. .. 829 927 Robinson, John, Clarksville .. .. 434 369 Robinson, Mrs. Ann, Moneymore .. 193 288 Robinson, S. H. (rural delivery), Stony Creek 280 257 Robinson, W., Moneymore .. .. 120 223 Robinson, William, jun., Lovell's Flat .. 1,633 1,892 Robson, Allan, Lovell's Flat .. .. 926 561 Rose, Miss Ann, Waitahuna .. .. 560 591 Ross, Lady (W. W. Kerr), Pukepito, via 2,092 2,304 Balclutha Ross, W. J., Kaitangata .. .. j 13 Nil 1

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Bbuce County—continued. Roughan, James, Waitahuna West .. 283 350 Roulston and Linklater, Hillend.. .. 2,961 2,949 Roulston, H. B., Hillend .. .. 1,237 1,331 Roulston, J. A., Hillend .. .. 2,066 1,355 Russell, D., Milton .. .. .. — 231 Russell, D., and Son, Milton .. .. — 847 Russell, Thomas H., Milburn .. .. 437 430 Rutherford, James, Waitahuna . . .. 478 616 Rutherford, R., Ellesmere Farm, Bishops .. 485 509 Sanderson, George, Glenledi .. .. 142 192 Sane, Mrs. M. M., Waihola .. ., 2 22 Sandford, H., Stoney Creek .. .. 303 320 Sawle, J., Glenore .. .. .. 213 140 Seanlan, Patrick, Milton .. .. 478 526 Scott, George, Puketi .. .. 1,100 Nil Scott, J., Wangaloa .. .. .. 606 419 Scott, John, Waitahuna .. .. 1,073 Nil Scott, E., Stirling .. .. .. 148 350 Scott, Thomas, Clarksvilie .. .. 525 Nil Scott, T. M., Moneymore, Milton .. — 809 Shanks, I)., Circle Hill, Milburn .. .. 90 96 Shanks, James, Circle Hill, Milburn .. 161 Nil Shaw, James H„ Puketi .. .. 940 1,100 Shaw, Norman, Manuka Creek .. .. 25 Nil Shaw, S., Berwick .. .. .. 726 860 Sheat, C. R., Moneymore .. .. 733 916 Sheat, C. R., Viewhill, Glenore .. .. 821 820 Sheat, W. J., Glenore .. .. .. 1,509 1,710 Shennan, John, Berwick .. .. 396 152 Sheppard, Thomas, Puketi .. .. — 628 Sheppard, Thos., Waitahuna .. .. j 593 Nil Sinclair, E., Waihola .. .. .. 367 465 Sinclair, J. G., Glenore .. .. .. 54 69 Skinner, J. L., Clarendon .. .. 310 314 Smaill, W., Kaitangata.. .. .. 350 305 Smaill, W. C. and W. J., Kaitangata .. — 1,474 Smaill, W. C. and W. P., Kaitangata .. 1,279 Nil Smith, Alexander, Remote, Lovell's Flat .. * 604 554 Smith, D., Greenfield .. .. .. 801 742 Smith, J. Crossan, Greenlea, Lovell's Plat.. 53 284 Smith, James, Barnego, Balclutha .. — 104 Smith, James, Greenfield .. .. 4,275 3,726 Smith, James, Waitahuna West .. .. 674 996 Smollett, David S., Awamangu .. .. 690 751 Somerville, Mrs. I. E., Milburn .. .. 1,776 1,212 Soper, S. T., Pukeawa (No. 3 Property) .. 311 Nil Soper, W. A., Greenfield .. .. ], 150 1,161 Soper, W. S., Greenfield .. .. — 721 Stanger, John, Waihola .. .. —• 466 Stanger, Mrs. Annie, Clarendon .. .. 440 Nil Stevenson Bros., Milton, North Branch .. 334 352 Stewart, A. B., Moneymore .. .. 903 1,032 Stewart, A. E., Milton .. .. .. 139 129 Stewart, A. T., Lovell's Flat .. .. — 953 Stewart, R. R., Waihola .. .. 1,950 1,726 Steel, George, Awamunga .. .. — 114 Stiell and Drake (No. 1 Property), Emerald 2,022 2,022 Hills, Berwick Stiell and Drake (No. 2 Property), Run 51, 4,034 4,038 Berwick Stirling, J. R., Greenfield .. .. 934 1,072 Stirling, W., Tuapeka Mouth .. .. 577 499 Stoddart, R., Clydevale.. .. .. 346 316 Storer, W. C., Kaitangata .. .. 645 576 Strain, Winifred E., Milburn .. .. 245 336 Sutherland, A., Table Hill .. .. 158 200 Sutherland, H., Clarksvilie .. .. 235 382 Sutherland, W., Waitahuna Gully .. — 430 Sutherland, William, Burnt Creek, Waita- 1,013 400 huna Gully Taggart, John B., Awamangu .. .. 357 Nil Taylor, Alfred D., Glenore .. .. 334 511 Taylor, Charles, Milburn .. .. 234 374 Taylor, C. H., Awamangu .. .. 520 525 Taylor, J. R., Milburn .. .. .. 784 707 Taylor, Joseph, Table Hill .. .. 184 305 Taylor, Joseph, Table Hill (Property No. 2) 352 255 Telfer, Andrew, Greenfield .. .. 655 916 Thomas, H. W., Waihola .. .. 104 146 Thompson, C., Table Hill .. .. 516 490 Thomson, Alfred, Milton .. .. 230 380 Thomson, David, Milton .. .. 890 929 Thornthwaite, J., Clarksvilie .. .. 137 237 Tosswill, F. J. W., Kaitangata ., ,. 57 I 20

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April SO, 1926. 1927. Bruce County—continued. Townley Bros., Stirling .. .. — 57 Tracey, T., Greenfield .. .. .. 770 875 Trounson, Albert, Taieri Beach .. .. 92 94 Trounson, Edson, Taieri Beach .. .. 163 128 Tuft, J., Berwick .. .. .. 703 665 Twaddle, J. E., Benhar.. .. .. 556 433 Tweed, Andrew, Milton .. .. 320 258 Tweed, Mrs. Margaret, Lovell's Flat .. 276 407 Tweed, Mrs. M., Lovell's Flat .. .. 133 Nil Ussher, Brian, Milton .. .. .. 715 950 Wallace, W., Pukekawa .. .. — 395 Walter and Son, Berwick .. .. 1,600 1,586 Waters, Don, Glenledi .. .. .. 250 242 Watson, W. J., Glenledi .. .. 403 413 Webster, R. D., Pukekawa .. .. — 12 Welsh, W., Pukeawa .. .. .. 306 I 924 West, J., Milton .. .. .. 13 9 Westland, Mrs. Mary, Milburn .. .. — 5 Whalan, E. T., Taieri Beach .. .. 220 262 Whalan, John A. C., Taieri Beach .. 194 202 White Bros., Post-office, Bishop's .. 1,510 1,171 Whyte, George, Glenledi .. .. 356 406 Whyte, J., Pukeawa .. .. .. 358 475 Williamson, Peter, Milburn .. .. 82 158 Willocks, J. D., Stirling.. .. .. 14 Nil Willocks, R. D., Balclutha .. .. 826 929 Willocks, R. S., Stoney Creek .. .. 800 984 Willocks, W. R., Stoney Creek .. .. 831 860 Wilson, Mrs. Christina C., Waihola .. 1,673 Nil Wilson, Robert, Ururua .. .. 274 392 Wilson, R. and C. M., Waihola .. .. — 1,969 Wilson, V., Greenfield .. .. .. 1,050 1,109 Winter, S., Post-office, Clydevale .. 932 867 Wisely, Mrs. Catherine, Milburn .. .. 377 503 Wishart Bros., Balclutha .. .. 467 Nil Wishart, D. R., Balclutha .. .. — 534 Woodhead, G. E., Milton .. .. 173 92 Yorston, A. L., Waihola .. .. 178 Nil Yorston, E., Waihola .. .. .. — 212 Yorston, W. D., Lovell's Flat .. .. 123 62 Young, F., Milburn .. .. .. 98 167 Young, William, Clarendon .. .. 34 78 225,544 248,063 LAKE COUNTY (In Southland Subdivision). Acland, L. G. D., Cecil Peak, Sunnyside, 9,100 9,340 Queenstown Adam, H., and Sons, Glenorchy .. .. 5,712 5,760 Allan Bros., Lower Shotover .. .. 491 232 Aspinal, J., Mount Aspiring, Pembroke .. 994 990 Aubrey, D. C., Cattle Flat, Pembroke .. 6,636 7,520 Bagrie, Adam J., Lower Shotover .. 248 274 Baird, G. D. (Executors of), Arrowtown .. 4,390 2,002 Ballantyne, George, Mount Barker, Pembroke 251 311 Barker, C. E., Butcher, Pembroke .. — 64 Barker, E., Pembroke .. .. .. 414 405 Beaton, J., Gibbston .. .. .. 3,630 3,150 Blakely, E. F., Lome Peak Station, Garston 8,272 8,063 Bloxham, F. S., Arrowtown .. .. 3,163 3,752 Boyd, D., Willowbank, Lower Shotover .. 547 555 Brodie, J., Crown Terrace, Arrowtown .. 137 Nil Brown, Mrs. A., Lower Shotover.. .. 148 178 Brown, J. P., Lower Shotover .. .. 293 380 Bryant, Thomas, Kinloch .. .. 444 574 Burdon, G. L., Mount Creighton, Lake Waka- 8,500 8,640 tipu, Queenstown Burnett, James, Queenstown Post-office .. 5,500 6,007 Butel, John, Arrowtown .. .. 303 383 Butson, Thomas N., Garston .. .. 557 402 Clack, B. P., Glenorchy .. .. 296 213 Cockburn, D., Arthur's Point .. .. 343 496 Cockburn, J., Arthur's Point .. .. 538 625 Collings, C. J., Mount Barker, Pembroke .. 36 Nil Cosgrove, Mrs. Catherine, Gibbston .. 170 228 Cowan, S„ Gibbston .. .. .. — 101 Cowie, I. W., Waitiri Station, Kawarau 3,240 3,960 Gorge (rural delivery), Cromwell Cronin, Jeremiah, Glenorchy .. .. 556 544 Cunningham, Thomas (Estate of), Garston 774 911 Dagg, H. M., Wharehuanui .. .. 218 218 Davidson, T., Queenstown .. .. 26 20 Davis, J. H., Queenstown .. .. 62 55

No. of Sheep oa April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Lake County—continued. Denny and Swift (private bag), Invercargill 9,670 0,870 Elliott, W. M., Queenstown .. .. 3,454 3,530 Enwright, G. P., Gibbston (rural delivery), — 130 Cromwell Enwright, T. and P., Cardrona .. .. 1,091 1,097 Ewart, W. (rural delivery), Gibbston .. 117 135 Ewing, E. C., Pembroke .. .. 863 1,240 Faulke, J., Pembroke .. .. .. 2,306 2,111 Feehly, Thomas Alfred, Arrowtown .. 39 38 Eitzgibbon, E., Arrowtown .. .. 230 244 Fitzpatrick, C., Arthur's Point .. .. 314 420 Fowler, Robert G., Crown Terrace, Arrow- 403 250 town Fraser and Gunn, Martin's Bay .. .. ■— 60 Freeman Bros., Minaret Station, Pembroke 6,265 5,791 Gallagher, J. and P., Garston .. .. 390 490 Galvin, Patrick, jun., Cardrona .. .. 29 42 Geer, George, Pembroke .. .. 108 136 Gordon, W., and Sons, Garston .. .. 1,953 1,573 Gordon, W., Arthur's Point .. .. 807 1,030 Grant, Mrs. Jane Geddes, Lower Shotover.. 1,040 820 Grant, Mrs. W. A., Glenorehy .. .. 32 326 Grant, R. N., Cherry Farm, Lower Shotover 363 383 Grant, W. A., Glenorehy .. .. 104 38 Groves, Huntly, Routeburn Station, Kinlooh 2,584 2,688 Halliday, R. J., Mount Barker, Pembroke.. 244 Nil Hansen, Peter (private bag), Queenstown.. 606 585 Houston, Thomas, Lower Shotover .. | 163 188 Hume, A., Wyuna Station, Glenorehy .. 6,900 6,320 Hunter, Robert, Wharehuanui .. .. 452 393 Ironside, J., Pembroke .. .. .. — 123 JardineandMcBride,KawarauFalls, Queens- 8,227 8,378 town Jardine, Dickson, Glencoe Station, Arrow- 8,485 9,366 town Jenkins, Robert, Arrowtown .. .. 12 Nil Johnston, F. C. and H. A., Arthur's Point 6,380 6,230 (rural delivery), Queenstown Kelly, P. T. (Estate of), Gorge Road, Queens- 5 Nil town Kenneth Bros., Glenorehy .. .. 6,061 5,760 Kinross, Mrs. H. A., and Sons, Cromwell 727 763 Road, Arrowtown Koch, Charles, Glenorehy .. .. 210 224 Lafranchi Bros., Cardrona .. .. I 263 312 Lee, Leo, Lower Shotover .. .. j 3,912 4,057 Lee, Robert J., Cardrona .. ..J 2,684 2,939 Little, J., Cardrona .. .. .. 216 283 Little, John, Cardrona .. .. .. I 142 162 Lynch, L. J., Queenstown .. .. 12 7 Mackie, D., Arrowtown .. .. — 95 Martin, J. and W., Crown Terrace, Arrow- 197 232 town Matheson, Robert E., Greenvale Station, 6,742 7,035 Garston McAuley, Thomas, Arrowtown .. .. 50 6 McBride, Alexander Hugh, Lower Shotover 240 212 McCaughan A. (Estate of), (Mrs. A. 453 401 McCaughan), Garston McCaughan and Sons, Glen Nevis and Clip- 5,812 j 6,070 pings Station, Kingston MeCormick, P., Queenstown .. .. 3,928 3,547 Macdonald, Colin, Arthur's Point .. 95 102 McDougall, J. F., Cardrona .. .. 18 24 McKenzie, Hugh, and Sons, Queenstown .. 28,900.29,000 McLaren, A. and H., Glendhu .. .. 276 281 McLaren, W. R., Glenorehy .. .. 280 Nil McLean, Mrs. Elizabeth (rural delivery), 210 205 Dalefield, Queenstown McLean, J. W., Coronet Peak Station, — 7,500 Queenstown McLean, W. C., Coronet Peak Station, 8,560 Nil Queenstown McMullen, J., Arthur's Point .. .. 2 1 McNamee, P. A., Garston .. .. 829 878 Miller, Alfred, Crown Terrace, Arrowtown 236 223 Miller, H., Cardrona .. .. .. 144 147 Miller, J., Cardrona .. .. .. 300 403 Miller, J., Cromwell (rural delivery), Arrow- •— . 30 town Miller, J. W. (rural delivery), Queenstown 1,052 2,171 Monson, E., Arthur's Point .. .. 237 684 Naylor, Frederick, Nokomai Siding (private 688 894 bag), Invercargill Norman, Mrs. M. A., Pembroke .. .. 60 106

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Lake County—continued. O'Connell, J. E., Frankton .. .. 385 153 O'Fee, James, Arrowtown .. .. 67 72 Passmore, Harry F. (private bag), Dunedin ] ,529 ] ,594 Paterson, R. M., Mount Aurum Station, 6,500 6,200 Arrowtown Paterson, W., and Son, Arrowtown .. 1,666 2,108 Pearce, T. J., Pembroke .. .. 86 103 Perriam, F. C. (rural delivery), Gibbstown 115 117 Peterson, Charles, Athol .. .. 159 136 Prior, W. C., Glenorchy .. .. 66 66 Reed, J. W., Arrowtown . . .. — 2,340 Reid, Alexander, Arcadia, Queenstown .. 1,611 1,230 Reid, David, Gibbston .. .. .. 131 157 I Reid, John, Box 29, Arrowtown .. .. 110 211 Reid, Peter, Lower Shotover .. .. 349 368 Reid, William, Arrowtown .. .. 352 Nil Reid, W., and Sons, Arrowtown .. . . — 512 Reid, W. S., Arrowtown .. .. 350 683 Reid, W. S. (Shotover Property), Arrowtown 4,150 4,279 Reid and Mclntyre, Box 3, Arrowtown .. 2,300 Nil Resta, Antonio (rural delivery), Gibbstown 39 143 Robertson Bros., Cardrona .. .. 2,727 2,738 Ross, W. N., Glenorchy .. . . 42 14 Sargood, R. P., Wanaka Station, Pembroke 5,510 5,090 Saunders, E., Craigroy, Arrowtown . . 440 .530 Seaife Bros., Glendhu, Pembroke.. .. 8,786 11,583 Scott, A. W., Gibbston .. .. 1,611 1,988 Scott, A. W., Glenorchy .. .. 1,386 1,222 Scurr, John R., Cardrona .. .. 365 394 Seator, Robert (Estate o)), Garston .. 112 138 Shaw, Mrs. Annie, Queenstown .. .. 1,714 1,959 Shaw, Robert, Arrow Junction, Arrowtown 138 124 Smith, Percy F., Cardrona .. .. 1,108 1,401 Soper, Samuel, Athol .. .. .. 1,418 1,802 Studholme, W., Pembroke .. .. 638 727 Swann, C., Arrowtown .. .. .. 335 408 Thomson, F. D., Pembroke .. .. 1,455 1,395 : Turner, Mrs. Elizabeth, A. Lower Shotover 100 128 Waites, C., Queenstown .. .. 376 545 Waters, E. A., Branch Creek, Cardrona .. 4,250 4,602 Watt Bros., Arrowtown .. .. 4,753 4,81S Watt Bros., Frankton . . .. .. — 924 Wiley Bros., Pembroke, Lake Wanaka .. 124 405 Williamson, Mrs. Sarah A., Garston .. 234 233 Wraytt, George A., Garston .. .. 769 696 261,517 269,477 SOUTHLAND COUNTY (In Southland Subdivision). Abattoir (the Manager), Invercargill .. 366 217 Abernethy, W. L., Gore .. . . 1,648 1,716 Adams, John, Waianiwa .. .. 337 430 Adamson, P. and J., Tussock Creek . . 303 416 Affleck, Charles V., Oreti .. .. 1,656 1,727 Aim, William, Winfield, Glenham .. 1,360 1,256 Aitchison, J., Kauana .. . . . . 342 367 Aitken Bros., East Chatton (rural delivery) 1,799 1,777 Aitken, E. W., Waikaka Valley.. .. 1,398 1,640 Aitken, J. J., The Glen, Gore .. .. 129 110 Aitken, William, Wyndham . . .. 58 Nil Alexander, D. M., Box 53, Balfour .. 200 250 Alexander, J. N., Box 56, Balfour . . 135 366 Alexander, T., Woodlands .. .. — 40 Allan, Frank (rural delivery), Glencoe . . 335 348 . Allan, Mrs. Mary A., Pukerau .. . . 167 196 Allen and Tapper, Mataura Island .. — 1,576 Alien, John, Charlton .. .. .. — 197 Allison, W. P. P., Kauana .. .. 57 120 Allott, J. W., Ryal Bush . . . . 33 76 Anderson, A. D., Hokonui .. .. 1,178 Nil Anderson, F. W., Grove Bush . . . . 150 Nil Anderson, George, and Sons, Wright's Bush 840 662 Anderson, George, jun., Pine Hill, Mokoreta 291 259 ; Anderson, H., Hokonui (rural delivery), 1,516 2,041 j Winton J Anderson, James, Waikaka Valley .. 680 200 : ] Anderson, John (Estate of), Fortrose . . 44 28 | 1 Anderson, John P., Wright's Bush .. 268 455 ] Anderson, J. R. and W., Limehills .. 696 897 i ] Anderson, O. E. F., Dipton . . .. 502 444 , ] Anderson, R. A., Victoria Park Farm, 117 664 ] Waikiwi, In vercargill Anderson, R. J., Kauana . . .. 2,392 2,390 ]

No. of Sheep otj April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Southland County—continued. Anderson, Robert, Pleasant Creek Hokonui 660 800 Anderson, T. H., Wright's Bush .. 124 263 Anderson, W. J. G., Freshford .. .. 336 372 Andrews, Charles P., Chaslands.. .. 97 227 Andrews, J. G., Waimahaka .. .. 700 857 Andrews, J. G., Waimahaka .. .. 1,150 Nil Andrews, J. W., Chatton .. .. 545 401 Andrews, W. J., Five Rivers .. .. 1,426 1,545 Andrews, W. 8., Pine Bush .. .. 236 308 Archibald, J. M., Brydone .. .. 100 214 Arnold, C., Otapiri (rural delivery), Winton — 52 Arnott, P., Seaward Downs .. .. 35 251 ! Arnott, Richard, Wyndham .. .. 41 31 Ayson, T., and Son, Wyndham.. .. 1,112 1,414 Ayson, W., Waikaka .. .. .. 1,292 1,500 Bailey, Robert, Heddon Bush (rural delivery) !,614 1,496 Baird, Andrew, Loehiel .. .. 150 230 Baird Bros, (rural mail), Gore . . .. 370 410 Baird, D., Winton, Otapiri (rural delivery) 202 314 Baird, J., Winton, Otapiri (rural delivery) 420 486 Baird, John, Limehills . . .. 286 287 Baird. R. K., Wendon (rural delivery), Gore 833 852 Baird, Robert, sen., e/o Trails (private 134 64 bag), Te Peka Baird, Thomas, Limehills .. .. 100 179 Baird, William (Estate Of), Benmore .. 654 Nil Baird, W., Benmore .. .. .. —• 980 Ballantine, Andrew, Kauana .. .. 929 890 Ballantyne, J. and W. B., Niagara .. 283 274 Balneaves, James, Myross Bush. .. 344 284 Barber, F. A., Gore (rural delivery), Te Tipua — 235 Barber, P. H., Waimumu .. . . 146 Nil Barber, Robert, Waimumu .. .. 145 348 Barclay, J., Freshford .. .. .. 16 13 Barclay, T. A. (rural delivery), Wendon .. — 12 Barker, A. J., Mokotua .. . . 102 154 Barker, Robert, Oreti .. .. .. 406 610 Barnett. Mrs. C., Slope Point .. .. 127 158 Barron, William, Morton Mains.. .. 1,874 1,366 Batchelor, A., Toa .. .. .. — 98 Baxter, A., Kapuka .. .. . . 42 69 Baxter, John, Seaward Downs .. .. 49 58 Baynes, C. R. M., Edendale .. .. — 190 Baynes, G., Brydon .. .. .. — 98 Beange, W., Mokoreta .. .. 35 46 Beath, Alexander, Chatton .. .. 157 338 Beattie, M., Titiroa .. .. .. 280 372 Beattie, William Oswald, Gore .. .. 812 811 Beaven, Mrs. Selina, Otahuti (rural de- 193 128 livery), Winton Beck, James, Edendale .. .. 3 23 Beer, A. H., Balfour .. .. .. 961 40 Begg, J. C., Mokoreta .. .. .. 8,226 8,886 Beggs, Robert, Wright's Bush .. .. 486 694 Bell, D. M., Otapiri (rural delivery), Winton — 12 Bell, Frank, Brown's .. .. .. 133 198 Bell, J., Glenham .. .. .. 102 528 Bellew, Patrick, Otama .. .. 154 122 Bennett, H., Slope Point .. .. 362 526 Bennett, W. A., Glenham .. .. 153 291 Bennett, Mrs. C. (Otapiri rural delivery), 128 149 Winton Bennetts, F. H., Rosedale, Invercargill .. 150 350 Biggar, A., juu., Putangahau .. .. 157 174 Biggar, A. (rural box), Waikawa Valley . . 380 500 Biggar, George, Croydon .. .. — 123 Biggar, W. O., Lumsden .. .. 650 442 Birch, G. J., Mokotua .. .. .. 440 345 Birch, W. H., Kapuka.. .. .. 468 471 Birnie, W., Glenham .. .. .. 243 230 Birse, J. W. and H. M., Lome.. .. Nil 104 Birse, W., Quarry Hills .. .. 1,128 1,122 Bitchener and McMillan (Otapiri rural mail), 240 Nil Winton Black, E., Box 63, Balfour . . .. 531 849 Black, Mrs. D. M., Fairfax . . . . 89 255 Black, Oliver, Waikaka .. .. 114 139 Blackler, W., Lome, Invercai'gill.. .. —• 37 Blackmore Bros., Morton Mains '.. 388 598 Blair, James, Otara .. .. .. 251 274 Blair, M., Otara .. .. .. 142 355 Blair, Robert, Brunton's Plains, Otara .. 468 411 Blakie, J. B., Spar Bush .. .. 1,007 866 Blakie, J. J., Ryal Bush .. .. 236 258 Blakie, L., Ryai Bush .. .. .. 102 103

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Southland County—continued. Blakie, Mrs. E. P., Ryal Bush .. .. 1,920 1,023 Blakie, R. E., Ryal Bush .. .. 345 341 Blakie, Walter, Ryal Bush .. .. 445 405 Blatoh, A. E., Lora Station (Otapiri rural 4,150 Nil delivery), Winton , Blatch, F. W., Ferndalo .. .. 8 Nil Blondell, J., Waimumu.. .. .. — 394 Blue, A., Balfour .. .. .. — 1,889 Blue Bros., Balfour .. .. •• 2,247 Nil Bolger, P., Benmore, Kauana .. .. 277 260 Bond, W., Freshford .. . . . . 450 530 Bonney, W. H., Woodlands .. .. 50 68 Borstal Farm (Manager), Invercargill .. 546 622 Boult, A. E., Gore .. .. .. 680 111 Bower, John R. W., Seaward Downs .. 87 115 Bowie, J. L., New River Ferry, Invercargill 338 224 Bowmar, E., jun., Gore.. .. .. 1,025 1,306 Boyd, G. F., Waikiwi .. .. .. 44 58 Boyd, Thomas, jun. (private bag), Inver- 9,130 10,070 cargill Bradford, Thomas, Waiparu, Freshford .. 354 414 Brand, James, Wendon (rural mail), Gore .. 412 433 Brass, H. G., Ness Street, Invercargill .. 600 759 Brass, T. P., Post-office, Toa .. .. 60 187 Braven, W. J., Lochiel .. .. .. 6 6 Breen, J. S. (rural delivery), Wendon, Gore 880 807 Brewster, David, Tokanui .. .. 613 632 Brewster, E. S., Tokanui .. .. 17 223 Brewster, H. H., Tokanui .. .. 403 300 Broadbent, John, Waikawa .. .. — 93 Brown, A., Rimu Rata, Brown's .. .. 129 ]26 Brown, Andrew G., Riversdale .. .. 257 70 Brown, James (rural mail), Pukerau .. 478 520 Brown, James, Waianiwa .. .. 240 262 Brown, James Alexander, Waianiwa .. 157 234 Brown, John Longridge .. .. 684 751 Brown, Joseph, Balfour .. .. 4,805 5,763 Brown, J. S., Waimatua .. .. 173 159 Brown, N. R., Invercargill .. .. 22 Nil Brown, R., Tuturau, Mataura .. .. 366 286 Brown, Richard, Waimahaka .. .. 730 759 Brown, Thomas T., Hedgehope .. .. 564 570 Brown, W. H., Brown's.. .. .. 9 101 Brown, William, Tliornbury .. .. 320 360 Browne, W. H., Mataura Island .. .. 245 309 Bruce, Donald (rural mail), Gore.. .. 1,282 1,142 Bruce, J. A., Ryal Bush .. .. 1,184 1,382 Bruce, James, Pyramid.. .. .. 355 494 Brunton, C. R., Haldane .. .. 82 102 Bryant, H., Tokanui .. .. .. 142 207 Bryant, J., Tokanui .. .. . . 85 136 Buchanan, Alexander F., John M., and D. R., 122 140 Waimatuku Buchanan, George, Dipton .. .. 1,596 2,116 Buchanan, John, Brown's .. .. 442 424 Buckingham, J. H., Putangahau .. 481 569 Buckingham, T., Quarry Hills .. .. — 365 Buckley, Joseph, Te Tipua (rural delivery), 193 299 Gore Buddie, James, Woodend .. .. 112 Nil Bulling, H. W., Toa .. .. .. 76 509 Bullmore, W., Balfour .. .. .. 992 822 Bunting, T. G., Wendonside .. .. 1,315 1,183 Burgess, John, Benmore .. .. 456 408 Burgess, Thomas, Tuturau, Mataura .. 240 600 Burke, J. F., Pukerau .. .. .. 31 10 Burke, Patrick A., Winton .. .. 720 810 Burke, William, Grove Bush .. .. 188 600 Burnby, J. C., McNab .. 181 220 Burns, R. J., Waikaka . . .. .. 515 605 Burns, Robert, Box 29, Waikaka .. 350 387 Burrell Bros., Wyndham .. . . 241 205 Butcher, Mrs. E., North End, North Inver- 221 216 cargill Butler, J. A., Balfour .. .. .. 1,011 948 Butler, James, Winton .. .. .. 1,177 1,228 Butler, John, Broadgate, Balfour .. 1,244 1,297 Butler, Reuben, Longridge .. .. 817 741 Butler, W. C., Riversdale .. .. 1,064 1,555 Butson, R. C., Rimu, Toa .. .. 142 27 Butson, Samuel, jun., Parawa .. .. 132 102 Butson, Vivian (rural mail), Winton, Otapiri 1,200 1,315 Butt, A. G., Limehills .. .. .. 11 71 Buxton, Henry, Ryal Busli .. .. 218 261 Buxton, S., Otahuti .. .. .. 46 122

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Southland County—continued. Byars, Alexander, Knapdale .. .. 592 520 Byars, John W., Waikaka .. .. 2,110 1,955 Byars, R. L., Otama .. .. .. 1,779 1,922 Cahill, J., Winton .. .. .. 44 72 Oalder, A. D., Lochiel .. .. .. — -213 Calder, A. 0., Oreti .. .. .. 251 255 Calder, C., Chatton Road, Gore .. .. 97 162 Calder, C. E., Dipton .. .. .. — 184 Calder, J. A., Dipton .. .. .. 225 455 Calder, John, Dipton .. .. .. 402 758 Calder, John, Morton Mains .. .. 758 1,943 Calder, Mrs. M., Dipton .. .. 438 688 Calder, Mrs. S., Limehills (Kauana Property) 570 540 Calder, Mrs. S. E., Limehills (Centre Bush 577 558 Property) Caldwell, D., Edendale .. .. .. 335 508 Caldwell, J., Ferndale, Mataura .. .. 287 368 Caldwell, W. J., Roslyn Bush .. .. 218 273 Callaghan, J. O., Dipton .. .. 288 355 Calvert, E. G., Myross Bush .. .. 396 397 Calvert, Eraneis, Roslyn Bush .. .. 1,316 964 Calvert, James, Roslyn Bush .. .. 132 183 Cameron, A. J., Wendonside .. .. 2,549 2,505 Cameron, D. (Estate of), Mataura .. 1,615 1,360 Cameron, D. A. (Estate of), Glenfalloeh 12,665 14,160 Station, Nokomai Cameron, D. M. A., Lome .. .. — 35 Cameron, E. A., Wendonside .. .. 1,543 1,814 Cameron, Mrs. D. A., Nokomai .. . . 2,930 3,022 Cameron, John, Long Bush .. .. 42 80 Cameron, John, Toa .. .. .. 42 82 Campbell, A., Waikawa.. .. .. 64 59 Campbell Bros., Mossburn .. .. 2,277 2,680 Campbell, Charles, Tussock Creek .. 539 547 Campbell, D. A., South Hillend (rural de- 515 601 livery), Winton Campbell, J., Wendon (rural delivery), Gore 690 570 Campbell, J., Wendon (rural delivery), Gore — 570 Campbell, J. H., Mataura Island.. .. 417 332 Campbell, John, Drummond .. .. 153 204 Campbell, John (Estate of), Hiwiroa, 404 Nil Lumsden Campbell, John, Mabel Bush .. .. 52 30 Campbell, P., Wyndham .. .. 1,342 1,950 Campbell, Mrs. S., Edendale South .. 669 1,007 Campbell, W. H. and J. R., Woodlands .. 2,090 1,603 Campbell, William, Oreti .. .. 240 226 Carmichael, J., Mataura Island .. .. 58 527 Carnie, Charles, Mataura Island .. .. 208 858 Carnie, J., Mokoreta .. .. .. 1,155 1,081 Carran, John, Dacre .. .. .. 842 802 Carswell and Co., Brydone .. ' — 183 Carswell, F., Fortification .. .. 583 539 Carswell, Robert, Wyndham .. .. 162 285 Carter, George, Mandeville .. .. 707 724 Cartwright, A., Waianiwa .. .. 18 111 Cartwright, J., Otahuti (rural delivery), — 436 Winton Cartwright, Robert, Spar Bush (rural de- 228 168 livery), Winton Cartwright, Thomas, Waianiwa .. .. 154 180 Cartwright, William (Estate of), Spar Bush 331 Nil Casey and Oliver, Box 58, Gore .. .. 1,342 Nil Casey, C., Otara .. .. .. 81 86 Casey, E. D. (rural box), East Chatton .. 711 837 Casey, J., Box 58, Gore.. .. .. 1,292 1,384 Casey, J., Fortrose .. .. .. 265 418 Casey, R., Haldane .. . . .. — 172 Casserly, John, Limehills .. .. 42 Nil Casserly, M., Limehills .. . . .. — 116 Catto, John A., Otikerama, Pukerau .. 800 1,021 Caughley, K., Winton Otapiri (rural delivery) 1,602 1,730 Caulfield, John (rural box), Rakahouka . . 154 306 Chapman, J. W. T. (Estate of), Cattle Flat, 1,523 2,323 Balfour Charleson, A., Post-office, Brydone .. 600 713 Charleson, L. A., Hill Crest, Waikaka .. 930 1,171 Charters, R. G., Wendonside .. .. 4,975 5,390 Chartres, R. S., Greenvale, Waikaia .. 6,999 7,551 Chilton, George Edward, Drummond .. 256 366 Chisholm, R., Waimahaka .. .. 36 36 Chit-took, Benjamin, jun., Waikaka Valley 641 847 Chittock, W., Waikaka Valley .. .. 1,156 2,221 Chittock, William, East Gore .. .. 447 505 Christie, A. and F., Mataura Island .. 149 104

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Southland County—continued. Christie, Alexander, and Sons, Inverlochy, 8,423 8,417 Waikaia Christie Bros., No. 2, (rural delivery) Mataura — 345 Christie, Charles, Fortrose .. .. 36 49 Christie, J., and Sons (No. 2 rural mail), 87 Nil Mataura Christie, R. H., Wendon (rural mail), Gore.. 652 729 Church, R. B., Balfour .. .. .. 810 800 Clark, A. W., Ryal Bush .. ..1,029 806 Clark, D. and J. J., Roslyn Bush .. 584 643 Clark, D., jun., Ryal Bush .. .. 488 523 Clark, George, Bdendale .. .. 82 3 Clark, George, Pyramid Siding .. .. j 463 507 Clark, George H., Limehills .. .. 50 56 Clark, Henry, Waipounamu .. .. I 216 443 Clark, J., Otaria, Pukerau .. .. j Nil 103 Clark, J., Waipounamu .. .. I 389 426 Clark, John and William J., Tussock Creek j 994 987 Clark, Noel, Hokonui .. .. .. I — 1,023 Clark, Walter, Woodlands .. .. 2,775 2,266 Clarke, E. C., Loehiel .. .. .. 618 612 Clarke, M. H. (rural mail), Dunearn .. 310 407 Clarke, R. B., Winton .. .. .. 386 630 Clarke, W. (Dunearn rural delivery), South j 339 393 Hillend Clay, James, jun., Mokotua .. .. 165 153 Clearwater, B., Mokotua .. .. 51 49 Cleland, Thomas, Otama .. .. I 749 630 Clement, A. G., Tuturau, Mataura .. 11 36 Clement, John, Pukerau .. .. 354 418 Clinch, George, Limehills .. .. J 477 671 Clive, Mrs. Elizabeth (rural delivery), Otahuti 65 144 Clode, C., Athol .. .. .. 460 1,828 Cochrane, Alexander, Edendale .. .. 570 787 Cochrane, James, Springbank (rural de- 1,413 1,810 livery), Winton Cochrane, J. R., Dipt-on .. .. — 25 Cochrane, W. H., Edenvale .. .. 1,391 2,571 Oockburn Bros., Mataura . . .. 81 65 Cockburn Bros., Morton Mains .. .. 1,317 1,320 Cockburn, H., P.O. Box 42, .Mataura .. 160 275 Cockburn, James, Otahuti (rural delivery), 209 359 Winton Cockburn, John, Waikaka Valley .. 778 996 Cockeram, T. W., Underwood .. .. 21 42 Cody Bros., Riversdale . . .. .. 934 3,250 Cody, P., Ryal Bush .. .. .. 602 838 Cole, John, Otahuti (rural delivery), Winton 189 216 Collins, A. J., Freshford .. .. — 171 Collins, C. R. F. M., Freshford .. .. 723 1,050 Collins, E. S., Arkley, Knapdale .. .. 584 858 Collins, J., Kennington .. .. — 24 Collins, W., Wendonside .. . . 203 574 Collis, George, Waimahaka .. .. — 5,089 Compton, Abram (P.O. Box 24), Edendale 87 75 Concannon, M., Woodlands . . .. 669 614 Connell, E. W., Springhills .. .. 225 176 Conway, Mrs. Margaret, Haldane .. 571 532 Conway, Thomas, Haldane .. .. 102 102 Cook, F., West Plains .. .. .. 82 233 Cook, H. C., Wyndhain.. .. .. 1,760 1,393 Cook, S., Greenlea, Drummond .. .. 878 911 Coombes, Christopher, Limehills .. .. 435 1,035 Cooney Bros., Brydone .. .. — 500 Cooney, L., Brydone .. .. .. 672 Nil Cooney, Mrs. Maria, Longridge Village, 150 Nil Riversdale Cooper, C. W., Gore .. .. .. — 600 Cooper, J. C., Tussock Creek .. .. 83 123 Cooper, Joseph, Freshford .. .. 516 649 Copland, A. G., Te Tipua (rural delivery), 1,032 1,388 Gore Copland, J., jun., Otaraia, via Pukerau .. 1,940 2,100 Corcoran, Walter, Waikaka . . .. 566 860 Cosgrove, T., Winton .. .. .. 41 88 Coster, A. E., Mataura Island .. .. — 250 Coster, Arthur H., Quarry Hills . . . . 619 672 Coster, Charles, Glencoe (rural delivery), 914 902 Hedgehope Coster, S. R., Glencoe (rural delivery), Inver- 699 726 cargill Counsell, J. T., Woodlands . . . . 178 Nil Couser, Mrs. J. T., Mataura Island .. 10 10 Couser, William, Mataura Island .. 174 214 Coveney, James (rural delivery), Glencoe .. 394 I 485

| No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927w Southland County —continued. Cowan Bros., Otahuti .. .. .. 7(54 1,010 Cowan, C., jun., Kauana .. .. 659 656 Cowan, G. W., Drummond . . .. 682 25 Cowan, J. W., Otapiri (rural delivery), 70 170 Winton Cowie Bros., Oreti .. .. .. — 2,329 Cowie, A. P., Gore .. .. .. 39 788 Cowie, Frank, Otapiri (rural delivery), 44-2 820 Winton Cowie, H., Brown's .. .. .. 425 365 Cowie, Henry, Otapiri (rural delivery), 1,934 1,988 Winton Cowie, James, Balfour .. .. .. 561 1,470 Cowie, John A., Oreti .. .. .. 1,571 Nil Cowie, L. D., Lochiel .. .. .. 195 489 Cowie, William J., Limehills .. .. 853 954 Cox Bros., South Hillend .. .. 972 865 Cox, E. A., Winton .. .. . . 31 Nil Craig, John, Caroline .. .. .. 716 844 Craig, John, Mokoreta .. .. .. 558 608 Craigie, James, Eden Farm, Gore . . 824 906 Cramer, M., Gore .. .. .. 536 388 Crane, Thomas, Lochiel.. .. .. 77 215 Crawford, John, Pukerau .. .. 688 726 Crawford, Thomas, Mataura .. .. 270 375 Crengle, J. J., Grove Bush .. .. 76 Nil Crengle, Mrs. E., Waianiwa .. .. 241 105 Crengle, William Joseph, Woodlands .. 104 170 Crighton, James, jun., Waimahaka .. 120 100 Crighton, John, Waimahaka .. .. 61 103 Crighton, Peter, Waimahaka .. .. 60 50 Crighton, W. A., Waimahaka .. .. 21 25 Crombie Bros., Otamita .. .. 1,287 1,330 Crombie, John, Kennington .. .. 18 97 Cromie, H., Balfour .. .. .. 446 558 Crosbie, F. W. J., Menzies Forrv.. .. 71 400 Crosbie, George F., Putangahau .. .. 505 628 Crosbie, James, Putangahau .. .. 484 599 Crosbie, John, Menzies Ferry .. .. 71 256 Crosbie, Joseph M., Lumsden .. .. 140 145 Crosbie, William, jun., Tokanui .. .. 1,100 1,354 Cross, Gerald P., Chatton .. .. 737 662 Cross, R. C. and J., Otama .. .. 1,224 1,100 Crothers, William, Gore .. .. 641 877 Crowe, Michael, Limehills . . .. 767 625 Crowe, W., South Hillend .. .. 222 Nil Cruickshank, J. A., East Chatton .. 575 684 Cruickshank, James, Rosedale, Inveroargill 101 138 Crump, Miss E. E., Mataura Island .. 816 Nil Crump, J. C., Wyndham . . .. 498 647 Cumming Bros., Waikaka Valley .. .. 356 407 Cumming, Mrs. Mary, Waikaka Valley .. 780 810 Cummings, W., and Son, Fleming, Gore .. — 735 Cundall, A., Tay Street, Invercargill .. — 197 Cunningham and Smith, Five Rivers .. 3,651 3,807 Cunningham and Smith, Five Rivers, Lums- 3,451 Nil den Cunningham, J., jun., Lochiel .. .. 331 232 Cunningham, J. J. (rural delivery), Benio .. 882 1,064 Cunningham, J. T., Limehills .. .. 1,830 3,241 Cunningham, Joseph, Croydon Road, Gore j 294 173 Cunningham, W., McNab .. .. 1,681 1,656 Cunningham, W. C., Waikaka .. .. 622 710 Cunningham, William Y., Benio, Pukerau.. ' 344 1,067 Curran, Miss Mary, West Plains .. .. 71 110 Curran, W., West Plains .. .. 301 305 Currie, A., Waikawa .. .. .. 144 Nil Currie, Mrs. J., Waikawa .. .. — 100 Currie, R., Lowther, via Lumsden .. 869 718 Cushnie, J. A., Edendale .. .. 218 Nil Daley, Mrs. Grace, Balfour .. .. 10 3 Dalrymple, C. P., Otahuti (rural delivery), 832 1,153 Winton Dalzell, Mrs. Margaret, Otapiri (rural de- 660 1,163 livery), Winton Davidson, James (rural delivery), Otapiri, 62 114 Winton Davidson, John, Otapiri (rural delivery), 140 269 Winton Davidson, W. T., Mataura Island .. 158 140 Davis, A. E., Longridge .. .. j 617 768 Davis, R. M., Box 36, Wyndham .. 213 247 Davis, S. J., Mataura .. .. .. 500 1,019 Davis, W. A., Wyndham .. .. 188 234 Dawson and Milne, Otahuti .. .. | 973 Nil

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1923. 1027. Southland County—continued. Dawson, A. R., Waikiwi, Invercargill .. 1,122 1,443 Dawson, D., Otahuti .. .. ... — 880 Dawson, W., Fortrose .. .. .. 480 569 Day, J. E., Waituna .. .. .. 782 1,107 Day, Mrs., and Son, Otapiri (rural delivery), 634 561 Winton Deegan, P. and J., South Hillend Road, 1,595 1,517 Winton Deegan, T., Lome .. .. .. 611 740 Dempster, G., Edendale .. .. 60 60 Dempster, Thomas, Wright's Bush .. 490 585 Dennis, John, Waikaia .. .. .. 1,480 1,518 Derrett, C. C., Riversdale .. .. 400 500 Desohler, P., Wallacetown .. .. 438 336 Devery, E., Otapiri .. .. .. 40 31 Diack, Arthur, Gleneoe (rural delivery), 591 547 Invercargill Diack Bros., Glenham .. .. .. 346 512 Diack, J. A., Limehills .. .. 64 22 Dick, H., Woodlands .. .. .. 454 382 Dick, William, Lamont's Estate, Woodlands 445 385 Dickie, David, Gore .. .. .. 1,355 1,066 Dickie, David, Mataura.. .. .. 369 423 Dickie, R. A., Mataura .. .. .. 143 126 Dickie, Robert H. (rural delivery), Mataura 295 274 Dickie, W. A., Tuturau, Mataura .. 716 724 Dickie, William Young, Burnside, Mataura 324 963 Dickson, Andrew, Freshford .. .. 491 960 Dickson, J. C., Otamita.. .. .. 858 1,226 Dickson, John, Otamita .. .. 567 580 Dickson, W., Otamita .. .. .. j 726 1,219 Dillon, Arthur (rural delivery), Otama .. } 944 1,091 Dillon Bros. (Balfour Property), Riversdale 1 1,011 1,192 Dillon Bros. (Nine-mile Property), Riversdale j 2,726 2,630 Dillon, E., Box 13, Otama . . .. 570 510 Dillon, Mrs. S., Ryal Bush .. .. — 19 Dillon, R„ Brydone .. .. .. — 42 Dixon, R. and J., Mataura .. .. 365 697 Dobbie, R., Menzies Ferry .. .. 82 61 Dobson, G., Wyndham .. .. .. 36 32 Docherty, A. C., Longbush .. .. 204 Nil Dodd Bros., Glenham .. .. .. 485 460 Dodd, William, sen., Glenham .. .. 793 891 Dodds, A., Chatton Road, Post-office, Gore 257 790 Dodds, Edward, Otamita .. .. 370 897 Dodds, R. K., Charlton Road, Gore .. 387 612 Donald, Charles, Otahuti .. .. 188 483 Donald, J., Ryal Bush .. .. .. 12 Nil Dooley, J., Loehiel .. .. 162 149 Double, N., Waimahaka .. .. — 1,322 Douglas, D. A., Five Rivers ... .. 720 706 Doull, Mrs. Mary, Winton .. .. j 2 3 Dowling, J. J., Longbush .. .. 82 72 Drain, Donald, Otahuti (rural delivery), j 447 526 ; Winton Drain, James, Spar Bush .. .. 1,254 1,869 Drake, A. T., Mokotua .. .. .. 184 140 Dray, E. F. (rural delivery), Glenham .. 50 51 Driscoll, John, Otahuti Road, Winton .. 650 892 Drummond, Alexander, Five Rivers .. 857 1,018 Drummond Bros., Five Rivers .. .. 3,704 3,611 Drysdale, James, Brydone .. .. 416 783 Duff, D.,'Makarewa .. .. .. 304 385 Duffey, James, Winton . , .. 130 114 pun, David (rural delivery), Gore .. 650 1,191 Duncan, W. G. R., Waikaka .. .. 42 Nil Duncan, W. J., Edendale .. . . — 20 Dunlop, A., Pine Bush .. .. .. 36 35 Dunlop, Robert, Tussock Creek .. .. 456 603 Dunlop, D. M., Pine Bush .. .. 205 195 Dunn, A., Edendale South .. . . — 63 Dunn Bros.. Riversdale .. .. 1,080 1,140 Dunn, James H , Morton Mains .. .. 3 Nil Dunncry, Jas., Otarala, Pukerau I. ... — 2,141 Duthie Bros., Pine Bush .. .. 485 495 Duthie, D., Wyndham .. .. .. 156 180 Duthie, J., Loehiel .. .. .. 129 184 Dyet, R., Ryal Bush .. .. . . — 197 Dykes, A., Kaweku .. .. .. 862 1,072 Dykes, A., Lintley, via Lumsden .. 315 405 Dynes Bros., Pukerau .. .. .. — 1,427 Dynes, R., Benio, via Pukerau .. .. 1,210 Nil Dynes, Robert, jun., Pukerau .. .. 446 445 Earl, James, Lowther .. .. .. — 1,045

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Southland County—continued. Earwaker, George, Tokanui .. .. 208 167 Eddy, Samuel, West Plains .. .. 540 292 Eden, H. J., Mataura .. .. .. 350 500 Edge, A. H., Greenvale, Waikaka .. 198 375 Edge, F. W., Waikaka .. .. .. 186 299 Edginton, George B., Bluff .. .. 635 Nil Edie, John C., Morton Mains .. .. 121 583 Edwards, J. A., Pukerau .. .. 850 1,033 Edwards, Richard T., Pukerau .. .. 97 186 Edwards, S. B., Pukerau .. .. 793 973 Egan and Ward, Mesdames (rural delivery), 320 Nil South Hillend Elder, David (rural delivery), East Chatton 196 399 Elder, James L., Waipounamu .. .. 732 745 Elliot, E. J., Wendonside .. .. 231 Nil Elliot, J. N., Wendon Valley .. .. 770 802 Elliot, W. H. (rural delivery), Kaiwera .. 830 852 Elliott, M. J., Long Bush . . .. — 66 English, James, Dipton .. .. 1,174 1,100 English, Vincent, Dipton .. .. 874 1,048 Ericson, A., Otara .. .. .. 279 239 Ericson, A. W., Otara .. .. .. — 102 Erickson, A., sen., Otara .. .. — 239 Evans, Daniel, jun., Dipton .. .. 369 391 Evans, Jenkins (rural delivery), Hedgehope 1,700 1,232 Evans, John, Dipton .. .. .. 304 302 Evans, John Maesmor, Lochiel .. .. 700 665 Evans, Louis, Longbush .. .. 340 354 Evans, Thomas (Estate of), Longbush .. 604 491 Ewart, David, Waianiwa .. .. 207 233 Fahey, P,, Woodlands .. .. .. — 180 Fahy, Mrs. N., Wright's Bush .. .. 180 180 Fairbairn, S. H., Kennington .. .. 53 71 Fairweather, C., Kennington .. .. 46 72 Falconer, James F., Mataura .. .. 722 832 Falconer, J. McN., Morton Mains .. 265 620 Falkiner, R., Waikawa .. .. .. 191 200 Fallow, Ernest James, Fortification, via 2,415 2,310 Waimahaka Fallow, M. L., Fortification .. .. 827 1,164 Farquharson, J., Tokanui .. .. — 56 Fenton, J., Menzies Ferry .. .. 114 117 Fenwick, H. S., Riversdale .. .. 1,770 1,600 Fergie, John, Morton Mains .. .. 358 476 Ferguson, J., Myross Bush .. .. 21 44 Findlay, A, Glenham .. .. .. 31 36 Findlay Bros, (rural delivery), South Hillend 1,016 1,207 Findlay, Thomas W., Bay Road, Invercargill 45 56 Findley Bros., Edendale .. .. 717 1,010 Finlayson, A. D., Dipton .. .. — 1,518 Finlayson Bros., Otaliuti (c/o 193 Bourke 269 310 Street, Invercargill) Finlayson, Mrs. Ninian, Dipton .. .. 938 Nil Finlayson, Roderick, Dipton .. .. 408 356 Finn, H., Wallacetown .. .. .. 257 357 Finn, Thomas, Gleneoe Road, Invercargill 414 275 Fisher, W. R. E., Kennington .. .. — 24 Fitzgerald, James, Balfour .. .. 120 Nil Fitzsimmons, J., Balfour .. .. 270 19 Flanagan Bros., Mabel Bush .. .. 256 323 Fleming, F., Hedgehope .. .. 797 744 Fleming, J. S., and Co., Titiroa .. .. 546 170 Fleming, James, Fortification, Waimahaka 966 1,068 Fletcher, A. R., Fairfax .. . . 5 19 Flint, C., Haldane .. .. .. 133 108 Flint, Misses G. and B. N., Otara .. — 89 Flint, Miss G., Otara .. .. .. 89 Nil Flynn, M. F., Wallacetown .. .. 320 222 Forbes, Alexander R., Lochiel .. .. 730 646 Forbes, A. W., Woodlands .. .. 1,249 605 Forbes, Henry J., Woodlands .. .. 520 619 Forbes, John, Otama . . .. .. 132 340 Forbes, John, Gore .. .. .. 183 304 Ford, John, East Chatton .. .. 1,106 1,525 Ford, J. J. and J. P. (rural delivery), Mabel 502 579 Bush Ford, J. V. (rural delivery), Mabel Bush .. 133 204 Ford, Martin W., Chatton .. .. 813 Nil Ford, Mrs. E., Chatton .. .. .. — 905 Ford, William, Fairview, Isla Bank .. 582 1,394 Forde, Thomas, Fortrose .. .. 53 42 Forde, W. E., Pine Bush .. .. 1,989 Nil Forrest, A. W., Waianiwa .. .. 473 552 Forsyth, C., Mataura Island .. .. 25 Nil

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, | 1926. 1927. Southland County—continued. Forsyth, H. W., Waikaka .. .. — 9 Forsyth, L., Wendon Valley .. .. — 11 Forsyth, R. and M., Mabel Bush.. .. 178 364 Fortune, J. F., Mandeville .. .. 817 704 Fosbender Bros., P.O. Box 267, Invercargill 1,350 1,418 Fosbender, F., Nearoa .. . . .. 710 510 Foster, James H., Mokoreta .. .. 680 1,100 Foulston, G. F. (rural delivery), Wendon .. 408 680 Fow, Thomas, Mataura.. .. .. 61 151 Fowler, James (rural delivery), Wendon .. 448 505 Fowler, James M., Branxholm, Ryal Bush 1,076 1,183 Fowler, Walter, Wendon (rural delivery), 893 1,176 Gore Fox, G. J., Roeklands, Fortrose .. .. 3,030 3,520 Fox, G. J., Putangahau.. .. .. 1,824 2,942 Fox, J. W., Te Peka (private bag), Inver- 455 691 eargill Frame, E., Wyndham .. .. .. 148 207 Frame, William, jun., Wyndham.. .. 133 158 France, E., Pukerau .. .. .. 1,097 1,030 France, G., 109 Bowmont Street, Invercargill 460 712 Fraser Bros., Tokanui .. .. .. 285 306 Fraser, IX, Woodlands .. .. .. — 83 Fraser, G. A., Fortrose .. .. .. 167 311 Fraser, John, Mabel Bush .. .. 1,420 Nil Fraser, Robert, Tokanui .. .. 279 , 269 Fraser, Thomas, Lome .. .. — I 58 Fraser, Thomas, Waianiwa .. .. 1,439 ! 1,349 Fraser, W. J., Mokotua .. .. — [ 61 Fraser, W. J., Raeburn, Mimihau .. 528 j 724 Frew, R., Waikiwi, Invercargill .. .. 101 ; 70 Friedlander, Max, No. 1, Te Tipua (rural 2,723 j 2,601 delivery), Gore Gait, Alexander (private bag), Invercargill 796 j 745 Gait, Allan, Tuturau .. .. .. 1,422 1,515 Gait, John H. (No. 2 rural delivery), Mataura 990 904 Gardyne, R. H., Waikaka .. .. 1,446 1,559 Gardyne, William (rural delivery), Chatton 1,390 1,392 Garvey Bros., Mabel Bush .. .. 1,400 1,828 Gaulter, Edward E., Waikaka .. .. 1,915 2,023 Genge, E., Wyndham .. .. .. 520 385 George, Mrs. H., Balfour .. .. 520 560 George, Mrs. Jane, Tussock Creek .. 955 953 Gerken, W., Knapdale .. .. .. 262 371 Gerrard, Alexander, Box 33, Winton .. 101 87 Gerrard, Arthur L., Winton .. ,. 664 j 753 Gerrard, C. D. L., South Hillend .. — j 614 Gerrard, Phil., Winton .. .. .. 215 j 223 Gerrard, Thomas, Winton .. .. 35 j 34 Gibbs, Mrs. Sarah, Awarua Plains .. 249 | Nil Gibbs, J. T., Awarua Plains .. .. — j 250 Gibson, Mrs., P. A., Wyndham .. .. 187 182 Gibson, R. B., and Son, Five Rivers .. 559 1 614 Gilchrist, Duncan, Waikaka Valley .. 721 890 Gilfedder, J. J., Kennington .. .. — j 45 Gilkison, J, L., Invercargill .. .. 1,047 | Nil Gill, E., Woodlands .. .. .. 46 Nil Gill, R., Athol.. .. .. .. 1,930 2,128 Gill, W. and Mrs. Martha, Brown's .. 180 184 Gillbee, George M., Putangahau .. .. 279 249 Giller, E. C., Mossburn .. .. .. 408 625 Gilmour, James S., Hedgehope .. .. —• 22 Gilmour, William, Riverside, Winton .. 497 306 Glendinning, W., Mataura Island .. 39 Nil Glover Bros., Mataura .. .. .. 226 320 Glover, J. W., Waituna.. .. .. — 205 Gluyas, F., Balfour .. .. .. 545 563 Goble, D., Benmore .. .. .. 262 289 Goble, J., Dipton .. .. .. 498 726 Goble, Patrick, Dipton .. .. .. 199 234 Going, W., Kauana .. .. .. 82 129 Golden, Mrs. I., Pine Bush .. .. 77 118 Golden, Thomas, Fortrose . . .. 240 499 Goldsmith, E., Mabel Bush .. .. 22 32 Goodson and Sons, Woodlands (rural de- 20 528 livery), Dacre Goodson, F. W., Woodlands (rural delivery), 330 501 Dacre Goodwin, C. W., Te Tipua (rural delivery), 269 340 Gore Goodwin, W., Pukerau .. .. .. 375 295 Gordon and Noble, Dunearn, Winton .. 393 296 Gordon, George, Crichton Park, Pukerau .. 172 160 Gordon, N., South Hillend, Winton .. 216 301 Gow, D. and J. J„ Benmore ,. ,. 204 ■ 349

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1920. 1927. Southland County—continued. Graeve, F., Mataura .. .. .. 951 Nil Graham, George (rural delivery), Gore .. 341 471 Graham, J., Kennington .. . . 377 528 Graham, J. A., Mataura Island .. .. 72 62 Graham, John (rural delivery), Glencoe .. 8 92 Graham, Richard, Mataura Island .. 68 53' Graham, Samuel, East Gore .. .. 2,072 3,508 Graham, William (P.O. Box 44), Waikaka 1,015 1,650 Graham, W. and D., Ferndale .. .. 549 550 Grant, A. and E., Otapiri (rural delivery), 672 778 Winton Grant, James E., Gore .. .. .. 1,216 1,321 Grant, Mrs. M., Otapiri (rural delivery), 445 842 Winton Grant, Robert, Balfour .. .. .. 620 595 Gray, A., Titiroa .. .. .. 42 72 Gray, C., Dipton West .. .. .. 542 6.66 Gray, George, Wallacetown .. .. 194 179 Gray, John (Executors of), Mataura .. j 467 Nil Gray, John, Ryal Bush .. .. ] 46 256 Gray, Robert, Balfour .. .. .. 650 666 Gray, Robert, Mataura .. .. .. — 637 Gray, W. A., Wallacetown .. .. 82 Nil Gray, W. L., Wallacetown .. .. 148 149 Green, John James, Gore .. .. 263 320 Greenless, Alex., Wyndham .. .. 1,002 1,142 Gregg, D., Tokanui .. .. .. 305 364 Gregg, Herbert, Tokanui Gorge .. .. 121 41 Grey, John G., Te Tipua (rural delivery), Gore 549 971 Grieve, Alexander, Mimihau, Wyndham .. 1,170 1,175 Grieve, George, Otahuti .. .. 900 920 Grieve, John S., Waianiwa .. .. 130 125 Grieve, Thomas F., Otahuti (rural delivery), 596 415 Winton Grieve, Walter, Athol . . . . . . 774 847 Groves, Mrs. E., Balfour .. .. 74 150 Groves, William, Balfour .. .. 306 166 Guerin, James, Waitane .. .. 540 358 Gutschlag, F., Romney Downs, Waikaka .. 1,485 1,680 Gutschlag, W., Box 25, Waikaka .. 163 169 Hagen, T., Tokanui .. .. ,. 5 209 Hailes, C. J. and W. J., Balfour .. .. 1,491 1,675 Hailes, F. J., Otahuti .. .. .. 339 Nil Hailes, W. P., Chartlea Park, Balfour .. 1,816 Nil Haldane, D., Slope Point . . .. 215 164 Haldane, James, Waikawa . . .. 305 316 Haldane, William (rural box), Niagara . . 550 500 Hall, Albert, Freshford .. .. .. 680 525 Hall, Johnston, Dipton .. .. .. 264 341 Halliday Bros., Kamahi .. .. 442 419 Hamill, Mrs. K., Gorge Road .. .. 61 Nil Hamilton, Albert, Brown's .. .. 251 473 Hamilton Bros., SaviU's Flat, Lunisden .. 2,056 2,312 Hamilton, George, Tokanui .. .. 67 102 Hamilton, J., Ryal Bush .. ,. 6 13 Hamilton, J. B., Morton Mains .. .. 310 453 Hamilton, J. R., Menzies Ferry ,. . . 362 280 Hamilton, R. (rural delivery), Otapiri .. 80 107 Hamilton, R.', Waikawa .. . . 406 234 Hamilton, Thomas, Forest Hill, Lochiel .. 444 726 Hamilton, Thomas, Riverside, Winton .. 1,513 1,905 Hamilton, William, Winton .. .. 590 1,107 Hammill, F. W., Ferndale .. . . 43 136 Hammond, Henry, Otapiri (rural delivery), 382 522 Winton Hankey, Hans, Pukerau .. .. 210 394 Hanley, John, Knapdale Road, Gore .. 2,236 1,664 Hanley, M., Knapdale (rural delivery), Gore — 1,216 Hannah, George, Mataura .. ' .. — 120 Hanning, T., Hedgehope .. .. 456 505 Hanning, Thomas (Estate of), Hedgehope. . 454 504 Hanning, W. J., Grove Bush .. .. 38 48 Hansen, Albert, Quarry Hills .. .. 301 401 Hansen, Charles, Kapuka .. ., 182 191 Hansen, E. F., Mokotua .. .. 121 167 Harcourt, R. B., Athol .. .. . . 2,460 3,050 Hardiman, P. J., Pyramid .. .. 217 282 Harding, H. C., Mataura .. .. 276 265 Hargest, J., Rakahouka .. .. 2,575 2,340 Hargest, James, and Sons, Mandeville .. I 1,445 3,668 Harrison, E. W., Dipton .. .. J 480 419 Harrison, John, Parawa .. .. 2,035 1,874 Harrison, William, Dipton .. .. 578 629 Harvey, Andrew, Maitland .. .. 1,314 1,345 Harvey, C. W., Greenvale, Waikaka .. 4,280 Nil

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1920. 1027. Southland County—continued.. Harvey, G., Athol .. .. .. 168 316 Harvey, H., Slope Point .. .. 130 224 Harvey, J., Waikaka Valley .. .. 476 440 Harvey, J. D., Waipounamu .. .. 212 277 Haugh, J., Mataura .. .. .. 52 140 Hawkins, S. W, Kauana .. .. — 630 Hawkins, S. W., and Son, Benmore, Kauana 730 Nil Hay, G. S.. Brydone .. .. .. 725 1,147 Hayes, Mrs. M., Niagara .. .. 16 32 Hayward, A. V. (e/o P.O.), Gore .. 292 399 Hayward, J. G., Otapiri (rural delivery), 416 419 Winton Hayward, W. G., Pipton .. .. 1,060 1,122 Hazlett, J. G., Limehills .. .. 370 46 Hazlett, T. A., Otapiri (rural delivery), 1,094 603 Winton Heads, G., Edendale .. . . .. 74 72 Heads, John, Edendale .. .. 145 212 Healey, E. J., Gore .. .. .. 371 50 Healey, Mrs. C., Dipton .. .. 12 82 Heaps, W. W., Wyndham .. .. 66 113 Heath Bros., Lumsden .. .. 1,090 1,190 Hector, R. 1., ( tahuti .. .. .. — j 676 Hellier, Mrs. M. A., Gore .. .. Ill j 97 Henderson, A. F., Box 20, Charlton . . 451 390 Henderson Bros., Kennington .. . . 65 538 Henderson Bros., Wendon Valley .. 1,066 1,068 Henderson, Donald and W.. Wendon Val- 20 Nil ley Henderson, H. R., Greenvale, Waikaka .. — 2,885 Henderson, J., Charlton, Gore . . . . 285 247 Henderson, J., Brown's .. .. 235 Nil Henderson,, J. Woodlands .. .. — 36 Henderson, John, Chatton (private bag), 245 287 Gore Henderson, John, Myross Bush . . 64 61 Henderson, John, Otapiri, Winton .. 564 1,187 Henderson, Mrs. S. J., Otapiri (rural de- 836 1,396 livery), Winton Henderson, W. (Estate of), Glencoe (rural 1,362 1,351 delivery), Invercargill Henricksen, H. P., Edendale .. .. — 314 Henry, J. A., Mokoreta .. . . 109 180 Herron, A., Pukerau .. .. .. 40 30 Herron, G. R., Pukerau .. . . 201 549 Herron, Mrs. A., Waikaka .. .. 666 900 Herron, N. H., Woodstock (rural delivery), 179 112 Glencoe Herron, T., Oiaraia, Pukerau .. .. — 774 Herron, Mrs. William, Pukerau .. .. 472 420 Hewlett, Charles, Waikaka .. .. 348 564 Hickey, W. H. and Mrs. C., Waipounamu — 418 Hiddleston, A. H., Edendale .. .. 270 641 Hill, J. H., Lorne .. .. . . 714 670 Hillas, H., Winton .. .. .. 1,050 1,361 Hillis, John, Seaward Downs .. .. — 20 Hillis, Samuel, Myross Bush .. .. 7 100 Hishon, Mortimer, Limehills .. .. 1,695 1,725 Hishon, W. P., Oreti .. .. .. 2,051 1,141 Hoar, M., Waeiio .. .. .. — 110 Hoban, A., Kapuka . . . . .. 173 31 Hocking, W. J., Hedgehope .. .. 381 464 Hoddinott, John, Waituna .. .. 376 391 Hodge, P., Riversdale .. .. .. 16 71 Hodge, T., Riversdale .. .. .. 122 91 Hodges, E., Pyramid .. .. .. — 357 Hodgkinson, C., Waikaka .. .. 149 69 Hodgkinson, T. E., Ryal Bush . . .. 10 35 Hodgkinson, William, Ryal Bush .. 457 397 Hogg and Houston, Benmore .. .. 4,108 4,152 Holland, James, Gore .. .. .. 658 705 Hollands, Thomas W., Longridge Village .. 1,172 1,172 Holmes, F., Rosedale, Invercargill .. 95 50 Holmes, J., Tokanui .. .. . . 45 81 Holms, A. S., Waimahaka .. .. 3,055 3,025 Honeywood, Mrs. M. B. Castlerock, 803 Nil Lumsden Hood, J. F., Edendale .. . . 354 323 Hopkins, A. W, Wyndham .. .. — 143 Hopkins, D. D., Wyndham .. .. 183 582 Hopkins, J. D., Holmwood, Wyndham .. 225 409 Horder, Leslie S., Kennington .. .. 51 75 Horman, A., Makarewa North . . .. 108 231 Home, Alfred, Morton Mains . . .. 468 437 Home, R., Mataura 1,188 1,929

No. of Sheep on April art, April 30, 1926. 1927. Southland County—continued. Horner, Mrs. F. (rural delivery), South Hill- 144 176 end Horner, J. A., Winton .. .. 2,130 2,350 Horrell, Arthur, jun., Riversdale . . 637 500 Horrell, Edward, Waipounamu . . . . 614 296 Horrell, George, H., Waipounamu .. 171 244 Horrell, H. H., Wendon Valley .. 1,385 1.720 Horrell, H. W. C., Fairview, Mandeville 644 722 Horrell, S. F. J., Mandeville .. .. 877 1,028 Horton, A. H., Tussock Creek .. .. 62 201 Horton, H., Grove Bush .. . . 287 235 Horton, J. E., Mokot.ua .. .. 403 202 Horton, William, Hedgehope .. . . 349 545 Houston Bros., Gorge Road .. .. 23 25 Howden, A. E., Seaward Downs .. 117 68 Howden, L. J., Mataura Island .. 204 257 Howden, R. J., Oaklands, Mataura Island .. 761 710 Howe, Andrew, Wyndham .. .. 954 953 Howells, Miss L. J., Waianiwa .. .. 21 21 Howorth, Henry W. (Estate of), Te Tipua 295 526 Hubber, J. T. (rural delivery), South Hill- 1 385 167 end, Winton Hughes, Charles, Woodlands .. .. I 50 42 Humphries, Charles, Wyndham.. .. 1,169 1,601 Humphries, James E., Tuturau .. .. 428 449 Hunt, W. D., Waitoru Property (c/o Wright, 4,426 6,018 Stephenson, and Co.), P.O. Box 75, Invercargill Hunter Bros, and Rice, Wyndham .. 308 i 521 Hunter, C. F. and T., Glenham .. .. 1,262 1,216 Hunter, G., Wyndham .. .. . . 48 Nil Hunter, Hugh MeK., Waianiwa .. .. — ] 02 Hunter, J., Wyndham .. .. .. 81 1 320 Hunter, Joseph, Wyndham .. .. 480 88 Hunter, J. W., Waianiwa .. .. — 504 Hunter, Thomas, Pyramid .. .. 330 471 Hunter, William, Wyndham .. .. 1,547 2,160 Hurle, D., Fortrose .. .. . , 12 67 Hurley, James A., Wendonside .. .. 1,065 771 Hutton, J. 1., Waikaia .. .. — 200 Hutton, Mrs. M., Waikaia .. . . 10 Nil Inder, S. G., Gore .. .. .. 298 184 Inglis, P., Kamahi .. .. .. — 256 Irvine, A., Pukerau .. .. .. 504 718 Irvine, D., Wyndham .. .. .. 16 53 Irving, Archibald M., Woodlands .. 242 472 Irving, E. and W., Myross Bush .. .. 46 64 Irwin, George, Mataura.. .. .. 481 581 Irwin, Joseph, Glenham .. .. 1,064 985 Irwin, R. H., Brown's .. .. .. 544 600 Irwin, R. J., Glenham .. .. .. 303 294 Irwin, Robert, and Sons, Lochiel.. .. 246 300 Irwin, Samuel, Brown's.. .. .. 508 508 Isehia, M., East Chatton .. .. 900 680 Ive, Henry, Wyndham .. .. .. 56 { 42 Jamieson, Andrew, Box 23, Lumsden .. 214 224 Jamieson, William, Awarua (railway bag), 413 479 Awarua Pla'ns Jefcoate, J. E., Maple Grove, Invercargill 1,200 938 Jeff, E. S., Bankend (rural delivery), Puke- , 3,010 3,120 rau Jeffrey, Thomas, Freshford .. .. 2,010 2,095 Jeffries, W. G., Fernhill Estate, Mokoreta.. 2,974 2,655 Jenkins, A. R., Underwood .. .. 21 20 Jenkins, W. A., South Hillend .. .. 21 44 Jenkins, W. H., Brydone .. .. 724 1,120 Jennings, George, jun., Otara .. .. 258 185 Jennings, John, Glenham .. .. 62 51 Jennings, R. E., Otara .. .. .. 523 372 Jennings, W. J., Otara .. .. .. 220 235 Jensen, Andres, Toa, Longbush .. . . 164 301 Johansen, E. C., Mataura Island .. .. 593 381 Johnson, T. B., Otama .. .. .. 1,433 1,193 Johnston, A. B., Brydone . . .. 650 Nil Johnston and Earl, Five Rivers, Lowther .. 796 Nil Johnston, A. R., Waikaka Valley .. 776 1,091 Johnston, Andrew, Edendale .. .. 43 92 Johnston Bros, (private bag), Gore .. — 1,290 Johnston, G. P., Comely Bank. Gore .. 1,373 Nil Johnston, J. A., Bolmagh, Waimumu (rural 399 556 delivery), Gore Johnston, J. A. and W., Gore .. .. 575 837 Johnston, John, Brydone .. .. 703 920 Johnstin, P. D., Otahuti (rural delivery), — 60 Winton

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30. I 1926. 1927. Southland County —continued. Johnston, R. J. (Te Tipua Rural Delivery), 328 636 Gore Johnston, W. H., Bluff .. .. — 217 Johnston, William, Waikaia .. .. 453 769 Johnstone, A. A., Wyndham .. .. 155 73 Johnstone, A. B., Brydone .. .. 650 Nil Jones, W. R. (rural mail), Wendon .. 355 516 Jones, William, Kapuka .. .. 112 168 Jones, W. T., Mandeville .. .. 236 295 Joyce, J. M. (rural delivery), West Plains .. 402 316 Joyce, P. J., Winton .. .. .. 369 306 Joyce, Patrick, Waikiwi, Invercargill .. 542 349 Kania, Mrs. G., Hedgehope .. .. 1 1 Kean, James, Dunearn, Winton .. .. 1,057 1,283 Kean, John, Dipton .. .. .. 4,110 4,195 Kean, Mrs. Mary (Martin Kean, Manager), 1,611 1,281 South Hillend Kean, Patrick, South Hillend .. .. 1,932 1,875 Keast, F., Grove Bush .. .. .. 4 j 119 Keen, T. A., Hedgehope .. .. 758 521 Keir Bros., Charlton .. .. .. 614 693 Keith Bros., Lumsden .. .. .. — 1,521 Keith, John, Limehills .. .. .. 557 324 Keith, Robert, Lumsden .. .. 1,022 Nil Kelly, Mrs. P. J., South Hillend .. .. 870 1,025 Kelly, N., Okapua, Chatton .. .. 2,557 2,926 Kelly, William, Waikaka .. .. 819 j 401 Kelsey, G., Riversdale .. .. .. 284 j 233 Kemp, John, Otama .. .. .. j 763 ! 1,859 Kennedy, James, Waianiwa .. .. 166 j 203 Kennedy, J. W., Brydone .. .. — 257 Kennedy, John, Fortification .. .. 2,380 2,310 Kennedy, Robert H. (rural delivery), Otama 352 300 Kennedy, S., Pukerau .. .. .. 896 1,019 Keown, John R., Balfour .. .. 265 300 Keown, R. R., Waipounamu, Balfour .. 223 Nil Keown, T. R. Balfour .. .. .. 230 447 Keown, W. R., sen., Box 47, Balfour .. Nil 238 Kerr, J. F., Morton Mains .. .. 71 53 Kerr, J. W., Mokotua .. .. .. 420 537 Kerr, Mrs. E., Morton Mains . . .. 71 130 Kerr, Patrick, (rural delivery), Winton .. 292 336 Kerr, R. C., Waikaia .. .. .. 540 370 Kerr, William, Brown's.. .. .. 624 587 Kerr, William, Myross Bush .. .. i 80 69 Kerse, H. A., Waikaka .. .. .. 995 1,316 Kerse, John, Pukerau .. .. .. I 265 240 Kidd, George, Kauana .. .. .. I 99 183 Kilpatrick, R., Box 9, Charlton .. .. 125 255 King, F., Tokanui .. .. ... —■ 32 King, G., Springhills .. .. .. 410 190 King, J. P., Waituna .. .. ..114 8 King, James, Bay Road, Invercargill .. — 450 King, Mrs. W. H., Otapiri (rural delivery), 1,651 1,965 Hokonui King, R. and G., Winton .. .. 2,825 2,904 King, T. P., Tokanui .. .. .. — 30 Kingdom, W. F., Gore .. .. .. 648 736 Kingdon, J. W., Gore .. .. .. 759 1,014 Kingsbury, E. S., Riversdale .. .. 200 199 Kirby, J., Wyndham .. .. .. — 110 Kirkpatriek, K., Waikaka .. .. 1,855 3,010 Knapp, W., Mokoreta .. .. .. 275 420 Knowles, A. E., Box 15, Riversdale .. 352 j 500 Kubala, R. J., Gore .. .. .. 890 725 Ladbrook, A. J., Charlton .. .. 173 506 Ladbrook, W. G. C., Gore .. .. 412 452 Ladbrooke, J., Dipton .. .. .. 420 200 Laidlaw, J. and A., Rockmount, Glenham 285 Nil Lake, J., Ryal Bush .. .. .. — 358 Lamb, Charles, H., Quarry Hills .. .. 233 235 Lamb, J., Winton .. .. .. — 230 Lamb, J. W., (rural mail), Waikaka .. 674 762 Lamb, John, Balfour .. .. .. 752 820 Lamb, Mrs. C., Quarry Hills .. .. 427 539 Lamb, Robert, Quarry Hills .. . . 147 163 Lambie, James, Forest Hill, Brown's .. 200 367 Lamont, John S., Edendale .. .. 835 562 Landels,Mrs. T. F., Mataura (rural delivery), 450 350 Gore Lang, Richard, Wright's Bush .. .. | 416 425 Langer, B., Niagara .. .. .. 82 85 Langford, Joseph, South Hillend.. .. j 1,092 983 Langford, W. J., South Hillend .. .. — 300 Larner, M., Oware, Wyndham .. .. 152 Nil

No. of Sheep oti April 30, April 30, | 1926. 1927. Southland County—continued. Lawlor, M. R., Gore .. .. .. 286 506 Lawrence, A. T., Oteramika Road, Invercar- 140 50 gill Lawrence, George, Hedgehope .. .. 667 660 Lawrie Bros., Grove Bush .. .. 60 116 Lawson Bros., P.O. Box 12, Woodlands .. 329 524 Lawson, John, Waituna .. .. 190 439 Leekie Bros., Caddon Bros., Mokoreta .. 509 718 Leokie Bros., Redan, Wyndham .. .. 510 Nil Leckie, W. G., Wyndham .. .. 153 485 Ledington, P., Lochiel .. .. .. 224 737 Legat, D. C., Winton .. .. .. 344 419 Legat, F., Gap Road, Winton .. .. 509 420 Leishman, D. M., Wendon Valley .. 528 883 Leith, J. M., Tokanui .. .. .. 87 43 Leonard, C. W., Edendale .. .. 13 Nil Leonard, Roger, Roslyn Bush .. .. 106 157 Lewis, Alfred, Fortification .. .. 420 457 Lewis, E. J., Longbush .. .. j 33 25 Liggett, James, Woodlands .. .. j 16 53 Liggett, J. H., Tussock Creek .. .. j 279 309 Liggett, R., Tussock Creek .. .. J 310 256 Lightfoot, W., Tussock Creek .. .. 223 168 Lilieo, James, and Son, Lammermoor, Otahuti 1,510 1,450 (rural delivery), Winton Lilico, James (rural delivery), Winton .. 815 1,230 Lindsay, James, (rural delivery), Lady 569 564 Barkly Lindsay, James (rural delivery), South Hill- 415 655 end Lindsay, J. C., Otahuti .. .. 911 549 Lindsay, W. and A., Dipton .. .. 1,130 846 Lindsay, W. E., Drummond .. .. 151 364 Little, J. L., Toa .. .. .. 69 119 Livingston, D. C., Titiroa .. .. 29 406 Livingstone, Mrs. A., Springhills .. .. — 23 Livingston, Mrs. A. L., Titiroa .. .. — 813 Lobb, T. S., Edendale .. .. .. 278 407 Lockerbie, K. L., Otapiri Gorge (rural de- 8 17 livery), Winton Logan, Thomas, Otama.. .. ..I 726 805 Looney, John, South Hillend .. .. | 2,890 2,658 Looney, J. T., South Hillend .. .. 618 724 Looney, T. C., South Hillend .. .. ! 830 737 Lowe, John, Seaward Downs .. .. J 95 Nil Lumsden, Alexander, Gap Road, Winton .. j 262 223 Lush Bros., Balfour .. .. .. 612 288 Lynch Bros., Balfour .. .. .. | 631 750 Lynch, G., Riversdale .. .. .. 250 800 Lynch, S. and H., Riversdale .. .. 3,514 3,880 Lyons, P., Balfour .. .. .. 398 539 Maeale, A., Pukerau .. .. .. 535 Nil Macale, Arthur, The Pines, Otaria, Pukerau Nil 362 Macale, M., Mataura .. .. .. 587 627 Macalister, J. and W., Cone Peak, Kauana 2,275 2,283 Macalister, William, Kauana .. .. 661 1,370 MacBean, A. W., Dipton .. .. 324 284 Macdonald, Alexander (rural delivery), Glen- 610 708 coe Macdonald, A. W., Lochiel .. .. — 195 MacDonald, D., Glencoe .. .. 418 588 Macdonald, Donald, Edendale .. .. 897 1,184 Macdonald, George J., Wright's Bush .. 234 437 Macdonald, Hector, Otapiri (rural delivery), 115 124 Winton Macdonald, James C., Morton Mains .. 1,163 1,070 MacDonald, John G., Hedgehope .. 428 507 Macdonald, R. K.., Edendale .. .. 222 166 MacDonald, William, Lochiel .. .. 374 424 MacGibbon, A. A., Gore .. .. 1,170 Nil MacGillivray, D., Limehills .. .. 347 429 MacGregor, D. J., Brown's .. .. 24 64 MacGregor, D. McR., Brown's .. .. 34 45 Macintosh, P. M., Quarry Hills .. .. — 188 MacKay and Son, Waikaia .. .. — 641 Mackay, A., Wendon (rural delivery), Gore 1,426 1,619 Mackay, Alexander, Riversdale .. .. 367 548 Mackay, Findlay, Mataura .. .. 965 1,231 Mackay, Mrs. G. B., Riversdale .. .. 325 336 Mackay, James, jun., Hedgehope .. 515 514 Mackay, N. R., Dipton .. .. .. 26 26 Mackay, W. (rural delivery), W&ndon .. 862 1,176 Mackay, William, Otama, (rural delivery), 852 1,160 Wendon | Mackay, W. G. (rural delivery), Gore .. ' 680 611

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Southland County—continued. Mackay, W. H., Kaweku .. .. 599 607 Mackenzie, Donald, Dipton .. .. 588 Nil Mackenzie, S. J., Dipton .. .. — 655 Mackinnon, Duncan, Mandeville .. .. 555 618 Mackintosh, J. M., Glencoe .. .. 330 525 Mackintosh, William, Wallacetown .. 580 720 Maclaren Bros., Wyndham .. .. 1,152 1,417 Maclean, John, Brown's .. .. 339 489 Maclean, Thomas, Oreti (rural delivery), 870 918 South Hillend MacMillan, Andrew, Otapiri (rural delivery), — 432 Winton Macnamara, P., Dipton .. .. 37 Nil Macpherson, Daniel, Waianiwa .. .. 653 742 Macpherson, Dugald, Waianiwa .. .. 586 577 Macpherson, James, Waianiwa .. .. 490 523 Macpherson, John, Glencoe (rural delivery), 825 800 Invercargill Maddren Bros. (Limited), Wyndham .. 511 444 Maher, A. R., Wendonside .. .. 1,012 1,019 Maher Bros., Wendonside .. .. 1,424 1,675 Mainland, J., Quarry Hill .. .. 599 589 Malcolm, J. D., Morton Mains .. .. 754 940 Malcolm, William (Estate of), (rural de- j 434 548 livery), Winton Malone, P. and T., Lowther, via Lumsden .. I 1,338 1,357 Maloney Bros., Makarewa .. .. 344 453 Maloney, J. A., Otatara .. .. [ 44 ! 192 Manson, Aloxander, Croydon Bush, Gore .. j 598 656 Manson, T. B., Waikaia Plains, Balfour .. J 2,400 2,700 Marshall, A., Putangahau .. .. 1 391 507 Marshall, David, Waianiwa .. .. 979 1,008 Marshall, Francis, Wendonside .. .. 681 718 Marshall, J., Lumsden .. .. . . ! 128 134 Marshall, T. C. (private bag), Gore .. 1 415 563 Marshall, W. J., Wyndham .. .. j — 1,152 Martin, Irvine T„ Box 95, Gore .. .. J 285 236 Martin, Robert, Otama.. .. .. j 402 321 Martin, William James, Dipton .. .. 740 715 Maslin, Walter H., Pukorau .. .. 539 680 Mason, Andrew, Brydone .. .. 371 412 Mason, H., Pukerau .. .. .. 323 335 Matheson, John, Freshford .. .. 1,438 1,501 Matheson, M., Lumsden .. .. 2,778 2,498 Matheson, W., Glenham .. .. 865 814 Matthews, M. H., Mokotua .. .. j Nil 65 Matthews, W., Otapiri Post-office .. ! 1,067 1,215 Mawhinney, I. G., Ferndale .. .. 1 715 508 May, J. T., Winton (rural delivery), Ota- i 812 1,170 huti McAlister, John, Lumsden .. .. ! 36 317 McAlister, John, Pyramid .. .. ! 44 565 McAllan, A., Waipounamu .. .. 691 870 McAUan, J., Charlton .. .. .. — j 82 McAllister, James, Mataura .. .. 91 106 McAlwee, William, Mokoreta .. .. 302 j 335 McBain, Donald, Otama .. .. 434 402 McBeath, D., Mataura Island .. .. 1,029 I 1,033 MeBride, A. N., Charlton .. .. — ' 562 McBride, G. R., Te Tipua (rural delivery), — J 244 Gore McBride, Henry (No. 2 Rural Delivery), 12 110 Wyndham McBride, T., Wyndham .. .. 75 j 132 McBride, W., Mossburn.. .. .. 646 ! 555 McCaldon, George, Balfour .. .. 935 1,057 MeCall, E., Seaward Downs .. .. 41 6 McCall, Jas., Balfour .. .. .. — j 57 MoCallum, A., Awarua Plains .. .. — 72 MeCallum, J., Wright's Bush .. . . 153 265 McCallum, James, Gorge Road .. .. 162 130 MeCallum, James, Ryal Bush .. .. 731 j 490 McCallum, John, Brown's .. .. 593 j 809 McCallum, John, Loehiel .. .. 714 457 McCalman, Peter, Portrose .. .. 317 439 McCarthy, Andrew, South Hillend .. 526 j 1,113 McCarthy, E. (rural delivery), Oreti .. 740 1 869 McCarthy, John, South Hillend .. .. 403 | Nil McCarthy, P. A., South Hillend .. .. 430 I 859 McCaughan, J. A., Wyndham Ridge .. —• 24 McCaul Bros., Seaward Downs .. .. 17 192 McChesney, J., Lowther, via Lumsden .. 640 749 McChlery, A., Gore .. .. .. 333 j 275 McColgan, J;, Niagara .. .. .. 47 210 McColgan, James, Niagara .. .. 246 Nil McConaehie, Malcolm, Loehiel .. .. 450 1 582 McCorkindale, John, Brydone .. .. 1,139 I 908

No. of Sheep od April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Southland County—continued. MeCrostie, C. R., Spar Bush (rural delivery), 4 26 Winton MeCrostie, James, Otahuti (rural delivery), 406 456 Winton McDermid, Waianiwa .. .. .. — 78 McDonald, A., Edendale .. .. 81 108 McDonald, A. and R. C., Otapiri (rural 1,185 1,178 delivery), Winton McDonald, A. M., Pukerau .. .. 143 140 McDonald Bros., Morton Mains .. .. 358 533 : McDonald, C. A., Dipton .. .. .. 940 1,270 McDonald, Charles, (rural box), Quarry Hills 426 430 McDonald, Christopher, Otapiri (rural de- 630 650 livery), Winton McDonald, Colin (rural delivery), Glencoe j 486 j 561 McDonald, D., Dipton .. .. .. | 968 | 1,652 McDonald, D., Wyndham .. .. 170 1 139 McDonald, David, Balfour .. .. 280 366 McDonald, Donald, Maybanlc, Limehills .. ! 407 478 McDonald, P. and T., Morton Mains .. I 33 72 McDonald, J., Edendale .. .. J 306 424 McDonald, J., Ferndale, Redan, Wyndham j 922 1,166 McDonald, J. and C., Glencoe .. .. 57 61 McDonald, J. 0., Diamond Peak, Gore .. 2,515 3,604 McDonald, K., Mokorita .. .. j — 416 McDonald, K. A., Morton Mains .. .. { 1,050 950 McDonald, M., Balfour .. .. .. 2,024 1,020 McDonald, Thomas, Lumsden .. .. 435 510 McDonald, P. J. H., Dipton .. .. 724 754 McDonald, Thomas, Mataura .. .. j 132 228 McDonald, W., Balfour .. .. 652 710 McDonough, John, Waikaia. .. .. 1,988 2,354 McDowall, H., Taramoa .. .. 185 139 McDowell, A. L., Pukerua .. .. 710 694 McDowell, Mrs. M. A., Gore .. .. 428 564 McDowell, Robert, Wendonside .. .. 340 324 McEwan, Neil, jun., Glenham .. .. 1,204 1,207 McEwan, Neil, Wyndham .. .. i 2,870 2,894 McEwan, R., Tokanui .. .. .. 355 357 McEwen, John, Brown's .. .. 164 216 McPadzien, D., Fortrose .. .. I 521 442 MeFadzien, J., Lochiel .. .. .. 364 228 McFarlane, David R., Otahuti .. .. 250 280 McFetrich, T., Kauana .. .. .. 2,013 2,497 McGeorge Bros., Fleming, Waikaka .. | 448 Nil McGill, John, Waimumu .. .. — 20 McGillivray, T. W., Menzies Ferry .. 368 132 McGowan, R. A., Mataura .. .. 489 584 McGrath, P., Limehills .. ... .. •— 168 McGregor, C., Greenvale, Waikaka .. 8 Nil McGregor, John, Springhills .. .. ! 154 143 McHugh, D., South Hillend .. .. i 376 Nil Mcllerick, James, G., Otapiri (rural delivery), 1,410 1,654 Winton Mclndoe, I. D., Box 58, Winton .. .. — 89 Mcintosh, A., Waikaka .. .. 582 682 Mcintosh, Charles, Hedgehope .. .. 62 169 Mcintosh, G., Waikaka .. .. — 777 Mcintosh, Robert, Fortrose .. .. 263 .164 Mcintosh, S. A., Waikaka .. .. 574 Nil Mclntyre, Alexander, Waikaka .. .. 1,853 2,382 Mclntyre, Angus, Tussock Creek .. 746 154 Mclntyre, D. R., Wendon Valley .. 673 802 Mclntyre, Donald, Kennington .. .. ' 427 650 Mclntyre, Hugh, Benio, Pukerau .. 704 708 Mclntyre, J. E., Longbush .. .. 129 426 Mclntyre, N., Tussock Creek .. .. 81 Nil McKay, A. and J., Mataura .. .. 835 800 McKay, Archibald, Hedgehope .. .. 34 14 McKay, John, Ardoch, Wyndham .. 62 56 McKay, Mrs. Barbara, Wendonside .. 1,290 2,170 McKay, Mrs. Catherine, Mossburn .. 304 147 McKay, Murdoch, Waikaia .. .. 535 Nil McKay, Thomas, Waikana, Mataura .. — 426 McKee, Joseph, Waikaia .. .. 1,532 1,530 McKee, William, Waikaia .. .. 1,115 1,095 McKellar Bros., Glenure, Balfour .. 6,761 6,290 McKelvie, Charles, Wyndham .. .. 548 446 McKelvie, L., Mataura .. .. .. 18 Nil McKelvie, Neil, Wyndham .. .. 597 628 McKenzie, A., Lochiel .. .. .. 701 749 McKenzie, A. G., Lochiel .. .. 260 234 McKenzie, Alexander, Otahuti (rural de- 727 1,142 livery), Winton McKenzie, Colin, Waikaia .. .. 216 300 McKenzie, D., Winton (rural delivery), Ota- 786 1,029 piri

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No. of Sheep od April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Southland County—continued. McKenzie, D. and A., Kauana .. .. — 290 McKenzie, D. C., Glenham .. .. 250 550 McKenzie, Donald, Greenvale, Waikaka .. 1,504 1,678 McKenzie, G. W., Dipton .. .. 45 213 McKenzie, George B., Gore .. .. 980 1,140 McKenzie, H., Woodlands .. .. 122 20 McKenzie, J., Seaward Downs .. .. — 169 McKenzie, J. C., Riversdale .. .. 246 240 McKenzie, James, Seaward Downs .. 48 173 McKenzie, John, Pine Bush .. .. 447 510 McKenzie, K. A., Otapiri (rural delivery), 957 956 Winton McKenzie, K. G., Fortrose .. .. 978 746 McKenzie, Mrs. Jane, Seaward Downs .. 101 Nil McKenzie, Mrs. M. S., Hedgehope .. 47 47 McKenzie, R., Seaward Downs .. .. — 168 McKenzie, Thomas, Wright's Bush .. 440 596 McKenzie, William, East Chatton .. 545 { 892 McKerchar, D., Lochiel .. .. 35 j 252 McKibbin Bros., Riversdale .. .. 12 Nil McKinna, F. N., Tuturau, Wyndham .. •—• 177 McKinnel, J., P.O. Box 9, Waikaia .. — j 612 McKinnel, John (Executors of), Waikaia .. 1,400 j Nil McKinnel, T., Waikaia .. .. .. — 1,065 McKinnell Bros., Box 33, Mataura .. 800 755 McKinnell, G., Knowsley Park, Mataura .. 150 Nil McKinnon, Alexander, Gore .. .. 470 365 McKinnon, Duncan, Tussock Creek .. 222 4-77 McLachlan, A., Tuturau .. .. 177 318 McLaren Bros., Wyndham .. .. — 1,412 McLay, Moses, Wendon (rural delivery), Gore 737 678 McLean, A., Balfour .. .. .. 880 1,060 McLean, A. H., Kennington .. .. 324 813 McLean, A. N., Caroline .. .. 129 155 McLean, A. W., Garston .. .. 1,964 2,387 McLean, D., Balfour .. .. .. 961 948 McLean, D. H., Caroline. .. .. 2,369 2,411 McLean, Duncan (Estate of), Balfour .. 673 667 McLean, P. H., Waimumu, Gore .. 1,368 1,263 McLean, T. H., Niagara .. .. 112 135 McLean, W., Pine Bush .. .. — 1,840 McLeish Bros., Drummond .. .. J, 158 1,534 McLellan, W., Wyndham .. .. 153 147 McLeod, A., Taramoa .. .. .. 52 37 McLeod, A. G., Caroline .. .. 1,613 1,626 McLeod, Alex., Winton . . .. 70 103 McLeod, A. B., Athol . . .. .. — 440 McLeod Bros., Otahuti .. .. .. — 2,425 McLeod, Hugh M., Baywood, Tokanui .. 560 803 McLeod, J. H., Mandeville .. .. 3,580 3,546 McLeod, James, Otahuti, Winton .. 21 112 McLeod, Mrs. Margaret, Otahuti .. 2,399 Nil McLeod, T. D., Mandeville .. .. 3,210 3,546 McLeod, W. D., Mandeville .. .. 3,440 3,547 McManus, J., Quarry Hill .. .. 343 302 McMaster, John (rural delivery), Winton .. 189 213 McMath, Mrs. M. IT., Balfour' .. .. — 17 McMath, Thomas, Riversdale .. . . 1,505 1,664 McMillan, J., Box 63, Gore .. .. 692 868 McNally, M. D., Morton Mains .. .. 509 1,496 McNamara, J., Seaward Downs .. .. 47 67 McNamara, P., Dipton .. .. .. 37 Nil McNaught, A. S., Rakahouka .. .. 1,498 1,296 McNaught, W. J., Winton (rural delivery), 184 256 Otapiri McNaughton, J., Waianiwa .. .. 393 418 McNaughton, R. Y., Waianiwa .. .. 493 403 McNaughton, Thomas, Wright's Bush .. 483 582 McNaughton, W., Waianiwa .. .. 40 36 McNay, W., Woodlands .. .. 60 103 McNee, Alexander, Kauana .. .. 151 169 McNeil, A. A., Wright's Bush .. .. 540 430 McNeill, James, Collingwood, Invercargill.. 1,231 1,024 McNeill, James, Morton Mains .. .. 40 508 McNeill, N. C., Collingwood, Invercargill .. 379 528 McNoe, J., Pukerau .. .. .. 990 1,956 McNoe, M., Otama .. .. .. — 922 McPhail, A. D. J., Otama (rural delivery), — 201 Gore McPhail Bros., Tokanui .. .. — 97 McPhail, D., Otama .. .. .. 232 194 McPhail, D. W., Tokanui .. .. 97 Nil McPhail, James, Waikaka Valley .. 2,086 2,620 McPhail, T., Pukerau .. .. .. 1,071 951 McPhedran, A., Waianiwa .. .. — 220 McPhedran, D. C., Glenham .. .. 900 900 McPhee, Dugald, Box 3, Balfour .. 15 19

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30. 1026. 1927. Southland County—continued. i McPhee, M., Balfour .. .. .. 1,070 1,402 ' McPherson, John O. (rural box), Invercargill 152 Nil McQueen, Alexander, Box 19, Waikaka .. 783 836 McQueen, John, Glenchalmers, Waikalca .. 1,859 1,798 McQuillen, H. M., Mataura .. .. 380 427 McRae, A. and C., Brainta, Winton (rural 615 695 delivery), Otapiri McRae, I)., Benmore .. .. .. 990 1,607 McRae, D. and R., Braeside, Hokonui .. 421 315 McRae, Donald, Otapiri (rural delivery), 669 636 (P.O. Box 25), Winton McRae, G. F., Wyndham .. .. 1,000 1,176 McRae, Jas., P.O. Box 66, Balfour .. — 295 McRae, John, Dunmore, Otapiri (rural de- 764 853 livery), Winton McRae, M. A., Wyndham .. .. 2,148 2,442 McRae, Murdoch, Brown's .. .. 174 273 McRandle, Michael, Lome .. .. 46 184 McStay, S., Dacre .. .. .. 305 411 McSweeny, P. J., Waimumu .. .. 274 57 McTaggart, I). R., Balfour .. .. 328 2,566 McTaggart, J. G., Redan, Wyndham .. 585 705 McWilliam, A., Quarry Hills .. .. 357 374 Mee, John, Knapdale (rural delivery), Gore 888 819 Mee, R. H., Otama .. .. .. 872 932 Meehan, John, Waianiwa .. .. 130 303 Menlove, W., Athol .. .. .. 4,528 5,435 Menzies, I). M., Dipton .. .. 263 292 Merriman, J. F., Menzie's Ferry .. .. — 164 Miles, A., Winton, Otahuti (rural delivery) 41 65 Millane, Peter, c/o Post-office, Gore .. 86 233 Millar, J. M., Hedgehope .. .. 315 406 Millar, James, Kennington .. .. 100 93 Millar, Robert (rural delivery), Glencoe .. 1,085 1,466 Millar, Thomas, Taramoa .. .. 341 319 Millar, W. H., Knapdale .. .. 587 617 Miller Bros., Mandeville .. .. 1,129 1,603 Miller, B. H , Waipounamu, via Riversdale 465 352 Miller, G., Maitland .. .. .. 51 82 Miller, John H., Waimumu .. .. 970 1,346 Miller, R., Waikaka .. .. .. 273 250 Miller, R., Oreti, Winton .. .. 810 835 Miller, R. H., Waituna .. .. .. — 205 Miller, Robert, Mandeville ■ .. .. 307 322 Miller, Thomas, Oreti .. .. .. 2,563 2,524 Miller, W. S., Wendon .. .. .. 731 1,075 Miller, William, Riversdale .. .. 858 698 Milligan, A. E., Benmore .. .. 260 500 Milligan, J., Benmore .. .. .. 678 1,058 Milliken, J. C.. Woodlands .. .. 1,881 Nil Milliken and McKinnel, Woodlands .. — 1,603 Milne, A. W., Edendale .. .. 905 533 Milne, Charles, Thornlie Park, Edendale .. 708 992 Milne, Frank, Wyndham .. .. 77 84 Milne, Thomas, Tuturau, Mataura .. 145 160 Mitchell, Alexander (rural delivery), Merino 690 810 Downs Mitchell, D., Greenhills .. .. .. 289 295 Mitchell, J. M., Ferndale .. .. 60 45 Mitchell, John, Kennington .. .. 53 Nil Mitchell, John E., Wyndham .. .. 296 214 Mitchell, J. T. F., Oteramika Road, Inver- 431 240 cargill Mitchell, R., Benmore .. .. .. 189 40 Mitchell, Thomas, Box 32, Mataura .. — 149 Mitchell, William D., Wyndham .. .. 325 402 Moffett, T. D. A., Box 193, Invercargill .. 75 79 Moloney, C., Lumsden .. .. .. 112 165 Monaghan, M., Riversdale .. .. 500 Nil Monaghan, P., Croydon, Gore .. .. 142 224 Monaghan, R. (rural delivery), Wendon .. 872 1,152 Moore, C., Otahuti .. .. .. — 72 Moore, I 1 '., Winton .. .. .. 56 50 Moore, W. T., Winton .. .. .. 755 753 Morris, Charles, Box 41, Waikaka .. 1,485 1,407 Morris, John, Edendale .. .. 51 51 Morrison, Mrs. S., Rosedale, Waikaka Valley 776 1,342 Mortimer, Peter, Tuturau ., .. 460 408 Mortimer, William, Waipounamu .. 319 505 Morton and Cable, Garston .. .. — 108 Morton, Mrs. A. F., Brown's .. .. 88 98 Morton, George, Gorge Road .. . . 166 222 Morton, J. F., Garston .. .. .. 12 Nil Moylan, W., South Hillend .. .. 657 620 Muir, A. G., Five Rivers .. .. 922 1,319 Muir, D., Tuturau .. .. .. 30 9 Muir, J., sen., " Ardgowan," Quarry Hills — 1,745

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Southland County—contivued. Muir, John, jun., Ardgowan, Quarry Hills.. 2,025 Nil Muir, Mrs. Sarah, Wyndham .. .. 343 497 Muir, Thomas, Balfour .. .. .. 1,480 1,625 Muir, W., jun. (rural delivery), Mataura .. J 26 50 Mulqueen, P. J., Balfour .. .. 476 538 Munro, D. C., Otara .. .. .. 904 635 Munro, J., Lochiel .. .. .. — 563 Munro, J. L., Waituna .. .. .. 481 414 Munro, .Tames, Gorge Road .. .. 28 40 Murchison Bros., Springhills .. .. — 15 Murdoch, Alfred Henry Officer (rural de- j 311 285 livery), South Hillend Murdoch, E. O. S., Oreti .. .. j 371 373 Murdoch, L. G. (rural delivery), Oreti .. j 399 457 Murdoch, S., Greenvale, Waikaka . . 1,100 1,215 Murdock, Charles, Oreti .. .. J 709 692 Murphy, Martin, Woodlands .. .. | 24 183 Murphy, Michael, Kauana .. .. j 76 62 Murphy, William Francis, Roslyn Bush .. j 61 116 Murray, William, Mokoreta .. .. j 1,278 1,415 Myron, A., Ryal Bush .. .. .. ! 205 228 Naylor and Sons, Lowther .. .. | — 1,401 Naylor Bros., Lowther .. .. .. j 686 Nil Neas, Rudolph, Waikiwi .. .. 32 44 Neill, John R., Tokanui .. ■ • i 49 60 Neill, R., Tokanui .. .. .. j 29 92 Ness, R. S. (rural delivery), Gore .. | 620 730 Nevin, Thomas, Dipton.. .. .. j 664 1,228 Nevin, William, Dipton.. .. .. 406 820 Newell, Thomas, Freshford .. .. 380 506 Nichol, Adam, Maitland .. .. 1,098 944 Nichol, R. M., Maitland .. .. | 504 584 Nichol, William T., Waikaka .. .. 788 950 Nicholl, 1). A. (rural delivery), Tuturau .. 363 354 Nicholl, N., Longridge .. .. .. 335 210 Nicholl, W. J'., Mataura (rural delivery), 366 352 Tuturau Nicholls, Joseph C., Fair Place, Riversdale 10,500 11,810 Nicholson, J. P., Ota Creek, Brydone .. 292 322 Nicholson, Joseph, Waikaka .. .. I 233 206 Nicholson, R. G., Mokotua . • . ■ 603 785 Nieol, J. B., Box 53, Gore .. .. 372 398 Nicol, J. A., Kapuka .. .. .. 157 167 Nicoll and McDonald, Roslyn Bush .. j 3,172 3,035 Nicoll Bros., Box 11, Mabel .. .. 37 51 Nicolson, I)., Lochiel .. .. .. 159 Nil Noble, J., Putangahau .. .. .. 106 92 Noble, J. A., Gere .. .. .. 455 571 Norman, R. A., Winton .. .. 602 910 Norman, William, Winton .. .. 1,220 1,507 Northoot, Arthur, Garston .. .. 512 540 O'Brien and Craigie, South Hillend .. 282 335 O'Brien, G. F., Wyndham .. .. 72 205 O'Brien, Jeremiah, and Son, Slope Point .. 586 548 O'Connor, C. and J., Longridge .. .. — 707 O'Connor, J., Longridge .. .. — 393 O'Connor, Mrs. Catherine, Longridge .. 450 Nil Officer, A. G. and G. R., Morton Mains .. 311 Nil Ogren, R. J. A. M., Ryal Bush .. .. 144 184 O'Hara Bros., Otama .. .. .. — 138 O'Hara, S. and W., Otama .. .. 260 240 O'Keefe, D., Makarewa .. .. .. 115 108 Oliver, T., Pine Bush .. .. .. 20 Nil O'Meara, J., Drummond .. .. 664 1,667 O'Meara, P., Woodlands .. .. 1,217 1,050 O'Neill, James, Coult's Road, West Gore .. 5 Nil O'Neill, James, Waimumu .. .. 292 Nil O'Neill, John, East Gore .. .. 408 500 O'Neill, Miss N., Winton .. .. — 70 O'Neill, Thomas (Estate of), Winton .. 82 Nil 0'Rourke, J., Mataura .. .. .. 170 138 O'Rourke, M., Roslyn Bush .. .. — 204 Orr, Alfred, jun., Longridge .. .. 1,215 1,359 O'Shannessy Bros., Lochiel .. .. 690 827 O'Shannessy, John, Otapiri (rural delivery), 923 1,430 Winton Otago Farmers' Co-op. Association (c/o — 1,584 Manager), Morton Mains Oughton, John (rural delivery), Tuturau .. 515 559 Oughton, Misses M. W. and W. W., East 32 60 Road, Invercargill Overton, C. F., Lora Station, Otapiri .. — 4,453 Paddon, A. W., Waimahaka .. .. j 34 31 Paddon, Alfred, Ryal Bush .. .. j 546 926 Palmer, R. A., Dipton .. .. .. 193 360 Palmer, W., Seaward Downs .. .. j — 32 Pannett, Frank H., Five Rivers, Lumsden , 1,163 . 1,130

No of Sheep on , April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. . Southland County—continued. Parker, G., Brydone .. .. .. 151 51 Parker, C. P., Waimumu (rural delivery), 575 670 Gore Parr, Henry, Wyndham .. .. 896 1,024 Parsons, Nathaniel, Waikiwi, Invercargill .. 24 33 Pascoe, Albert, Tokanui .. . . 410 408 Pascoe Bros., Tokanui .. .. .. 639 430 Paterson, A., Waimahaka .. .. 12 25 Paterson, A. R., Riversdale .. .. 734 902 Paterson, Alexander (Estate of), Riversdale 935 1,001 Paterson, James, The Mains, Waikaka .. 1,815 1,332 Paterson, James C., Wendonside.. .. 2,089 2,260 Paterson, S. B. and J. S. (rural delivery), 1,076 1,003 Gore Paterson, Thomas E., Otapiri (rural delivery), 1,615 2,166 Winton. Paterson, W., and Son, West Dome Moss- 10,274 10,879 burn Patterson, E. H., Ryal Bush .. .. 325 Nil Paulin, H. B., Te Tipua, Gore .. .. 249 420 Pearce, G. A., Gap Road, Winton .. 313 283 Peart, H. G., Waimumu (rural delivery), 70 213 Gore Peart, J. M., Waimumu (rural delivery), 122 176 Gore Pemble, Henry, Waikaka .. .. 808 1,137 Perkins Bros., Mataura .. .. 2,231 3,230 Perkins, Montgomery, Mimihau .. .. 1,418 1,286 Perrian, W. P., Waituna .. .. 216 361 Perry, William, Quarry Hills .. .. 755 833 Perwick Bros., Balfour .. .. .. 952 598 Peter, Alexander W., Chatton .. .. 259 311 Peter, W. I)., West Plains .. .. 25 38 Pettigrew, A. W. and I., Woodlands .. 119 891 Philpott, William, Morton Mains.. .. 345 854 Philpott, William (Lumsden Property), Mor- 767 Nil ton Mains Pinckney, G., Waikaia .. ... .. 1,530 Nil Pinckney, Mrs. E. G., Glenaray Station, 2,560 Nil Waikaia Pinckney and Co., Waikaia .. .. 3,000 28,725 Pipson, Caleb, Chasland's .. .. 22 42 Pirie, William, Morton Mains .. .. 193 262 Pithie, W. J., Ryal Bush .. .. 323 384 Plunket, Mrs. Mary, South Hillend .. 585 619 Pollock and Mortimer, Waipounamu .. 1,043 Nil Pollock, T. E., Waipounamu .. .. — 953 Pope, W., Otama .. .. .. — 202 Porteous, J. and W., Winton .. .. 143 185 Porter, Joseph, Limeliills .. .. 137 159 Porter, J., Limehills .. .. .. — 310 Porter, J. C., Gore .. .. .. 282 350 Potter, R. J., Pukerau .. .. .. 424 499 Power, H., Pukerau .. .. .. 42 62 Poynter Bros., Lochiel .. .. .. 1 1 Poynter, Mrs. Clara A., Lochiel .. .. 312 344 Pratt, A. L., Bushy Park, Waimumu .. 4,630 4,815 Price and Milne, Kapuka .. .. 1,485 919 Price, Frederick A., Waikiwi, Invercargill 2,900 4,730 Price, James, Waianiwa .. .. 694 818 Price, M., and Sons, Athol .. .. 217 372 Price, Thomas (Estate of), Kauana .. 1,258 1,173 Pringle, Francis, Balfour .. .. 314 394 Pryde, R., Mataura .. .. .. 104 152 Pryde, T., Croydon .. .. .. — 69 Pryde, William, Mataura .. .. 55 115 Pullar, Alexander, Pukerau .. .. 446 476 Pullar, Joseph, Pukerau .. .. 1,202 120 Pullar, R. M., Pukerau .. .. .. 619 759 Pullar, J. and G. K., Pukerau .. .. 1,260 1,000 Purvis, D. A. (rural delivery), Pukerau .. 128 Nil Qualter, John, Pyramid .. .. 136 67 Queale, George R., Lochiel .. .. 220 286 Queale, J. B., Lochiel .. .. .. 253 478 Quertier, Alfred H., Pukerau .. .. 510 619 Quirk, James E., Ferndale, Mataura .. 702 800 Quirk, M. J. (Estate of), Sunnyside Farm, 412 450 Gore Rabbidge, E., Glenham .. .. 583 608 Rabbidge, E. G., Kennington .. .. 37 180 Rabbidge, Thomas P., Glenham .. .. 39 39 Rabbitt, John, Kauana.. .. .. 327 377 Rabbitt, M., Kauana .. .. ... 466 530 Rabbitt, W., Kauana .. .. .. 120 170 Rae, A., Wyndham .. .. .. — 247 Rae, I., Wyndham .. .. .. — 596 Rae, J., Brydone .. .. .. — 346

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No. or Sheep on April 30, Aprii 30. 1926. I 1927. Southland County—continued. Rankin, H., Waikaka .. .. .. 173 144 Rasmussen, A., Box 10, Balfour .. .. 295 378 Rasmussen, M., Box 10, Balfour .. 1,013 1,386 Rasmussen, William, Edendale .. .. 285 Nil Rattray, John and P., Drummond .. 920 642 Raymond, I. L. W., Woodstee Downs Estate, 2,103 3,000 Tuatapere, via Invercargill Reid and Lockie, Knapdale .. .. — 72 Reid, R. L., Willowbank, Waikaka Valley 2,180 2,459 Reidy, Thomas, Five Rivers .. .. 33 363 Reinke, August, McNab .. .. 72 258 Rice, C. E., Edendale .. .. .. 21 Nil Riddle, M., Fortrose .. .. .. 503 176 Riely, John, Haldane .. .. .. 300 316 Rissman, J., Mokoreta .. .. .. 67 87 Robb, C. R., Brown's .. .. .. 340 234 Robb, J., Lochiel .. .. .. 257 446 Robbie, A., Drummond .. .. .. 672 1,134 Robbie, James, Waituna .. .. 281 322 Robertson, A., Glencoe ... .. .. 440 1,070 Robertson, A. M., Mataura ... .. — 120 Robertson, C., jun. (No. 1 rural delivery), 1,225 1.260 Gore Robertson, Colin, Waikaia .. .. 1,074 1,675 Robertson, D. and J., Kaiwera .. .. 670 620 Robertson, Donald, Otama .. .. 222 Nil Robertson, Hugh, Rural Box 14, Mabel .. 122 92 Robertson, J., Awarua Plains .. .. — 110 Robertson, J., Glenham .. .. 810 938 Robertson, J . and D., Otama .. .. — 323 Robertson, J. S., Waikaka .. .. 1,656 2,514 Robertson, J., jun., Kaiwera .. .. — 122 Robertson, Jamos (rural delivery), Otama.. 202 173 Robertson, W., Mataura .. .. — 77 Robinson, H., Glenham. . .. .. 934 1,153 Robinson, J. W., Gorge Road .. .. 104 185 Robinson, T. A., Mokoreta .. .. 811 1,270 Robson, J., and Son, Niagara .. .. 142 121 Robson, N. and J., East Chatton .. 229 547 Roche, Maurice, Mandeville .. .. 508 839 Rodger, J. W., Wright's Bush .. .. 490 573 Rodger, P., Wright's Bush .. .. 740 495 Rogers, J. C. (or Manager), Waimahaka .. 792 1,014 Rogers, J. E. (c/o J. C. Grey), Mokoreta .. 1,175 1,268 Rogerson, Samuel, Pukerua .. .. 2,000 2,045 Rolinson, E., Bluff .. .. .. 40 72 Ronald Bros., Waianiwa .. .. 963 994 Ronald, John C., Wyndham .. .. 39 55 Rose, Alfred H., Forest Hill, Glencoe (rural 35 84 delivery), Invercargill Rose, K. S., Lochiel .. .. .. 359 419 Rose, Mrs. Margaret G., Dipton .. .. 82 76 Ross, Alexander, Post-office, Waikaka .. 60 57 Ross, A. L., Te Tipua (rural delivery), Gore 337 406 Ross, A. 0., Te Tipua .. .. .. 355 411 Ross, Benjamin, Glenham .. .. 520 546 Ross, Hugh, Limehills .. .. .. 15 19 Ross, R., Grove Bush .. .. .. 236 222 Ross, Robert (Estate of), Dipton.. .. 580 626 Rouse, Frank, Taramoa .. .. 93 81 Rouse, G. W., Otapiri (rural delivery), 570 691 Winton Rowe, C. E., Mataura .. .. .. 69 83 Rowe, C. H. (rural delivery), Wendon .. 512 580 Roy, Robert, Balfour .. .. .. 534 615 Royds, J. E., Five Rivers .. .. 3,615 2,939 Ruddenklau, Thomas, Fortrose .. .. 2,743 3,644 Rule, J. H., Mataura Island .. .. — 114 Rule, Mrs. Mary, Mataura Island .. 131 Nil Rumler, E. A., Ryal Bush .. .. 590 556 Rumler, Frederick T., Brown's .. .. 900 900 Rumler, H. V., Otapiri (rural delivery), 955 469 Winton Russell, J., Lome .. .. .. — 200 Russell, Robert, Waikiwi .. .. 168 146 Ryan, James, South Hillend Road, Winton 322 719 Sadlier, W., Woodlands.. .. .. 1,348 640 Sanderson, J., Hedgehope .. .. 168 304 Sanson, E. D., Freshford .. .. 232 123 Sarginson, J. H., Lumsden .. .. 275 313 Sarginson, Jonathan, Lumsden .. .. 284 276 Saunders, Charles, Longbush .. .. 314 366 Saunders, F. J., Kamahi .. .. 413 447 Scarlet, A. L. (rural delivery), Te Tipua .. 89 74 Scarlet, Mrs. E., Otamita .. .. 151 143 Scobie, John A., Dipton .. .. 330 286 Scott, A. (rural box), Pukerau .. .. 374 415

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927; Southland County—continued. Scott Bros., Glenham .. .. .. 35 60 Scott, D. (Estate of), Wallacetown .. 156 35 Scott, E. A., Wright's Bush .. .. 89 506 Scott, George, Pukerau .. ., 315 613 Scott, James, Drumoak, Wyndliam .. 843 912 Scott, James, Titiroa .. .. .. 124 301 Scott, John, Otapiri (rural delivery), Winton 150 206 Scott, John G., Ferndale .. .. 409 414 Scott, William L. (Hokonui Property), Box — 520 28, Mataura Seott, W., Redan, Wyndham .. .. — 5 Scully, P., Dacre .. .. .. 448 ! 430 Scully, William, Pukerau .. .. 346 ! 645 Scully, William E., Dacre .. .. 700 j 652 Seator, Andrew, Otapiri (rural delivery), 70 i 60 Winton Seator, G., Lochiel .. .. .. 36 I 48 Selbie, R. W., Eive Rivers .. .. 2,585 j 2,733 Sellars, A. S., Woodlands .. .. 43 Nil Senior, Joseph R., Lumsden .. .. 535 ' 603 Shallard, F. W., Kaweka .. .. 879 j 1,062 Shand, Alexander (Estate of), Otapiri (rural 224 j 236 delivery), Winton Shankland, A., Tokanui .. .. 296 322 Shanks, D. L., East Chatton (Rural Box 5), 295 487 Gore Shanks, John, Waikana, via Mataura .. 144 Nil Sharp, E. W., Lochiel .. .. .. 414 Nil Shaw, Donald, Tussock Creek .. .. 123 255 Shaw, J. S., and Sons, Balfour .. .. 3,980 4,500 Shaw, J. W., and Son (private bag), Gore .. 591 570 Shaw, John, and Sons, Balfour .. .. 3,900 Nil Shaw, S., Wyndham .. .. .. 268 345 Shaw, W., Glencoc (rural delivery), Inver- 630 940 cargill Sheat, A. H., Morton Mains .. .. 482 404 Sheat, E. G., Morton Mains .. .. 182 200 Sheddan, John, Waikaia .. .. 4 90ii Sheddan, Robert, Waikaka Valley .. — 82 Sheed, A. G., Mandeville .. .. 484 519 Sheed, J. A., Pyramid .. .. .. 487 382 Sheed, W. J., Mandeville .. .. 215 375 Shepherd, W., Boundary Road, Tisbury .. 2 19 Shield, John, Tokanui .. .. .. 403 408 Shirley Bros., Fortrose .. .. .. 30 38 Shuttle worth, J., Benmore .. .. 2,310 1,422 Shuttleworth, J., Benmore (private bag), — 308 Invercargill Shuttleworth, J. W., Lumsden .. .. 886 926 Shuttleworth, R. TT. and J. (private bag), — 1,186 Invercargill Silke, Mrs. William, Mataura Island .. 6 Nil Sim, Ronald, Otahuti .. .. .. 1,381 1,420 Simons, John, Lochiel .. .. .. 88 132 Simons, R., Winton .. .. .. 35 81 Simpson, A., Mataura Island .. .. 56 62 Simpson, Mrs. Isabella, Wyndham .. 105 157 Simpson, R. Thomas, Waikaka .. .. 552 890 Sims, J., Otapiri (rural delivery), Winton .. 496 528 Sinclair, D., Knowsley Park, Mataura .. 393 438 Sinclair, F. S., Dipton .. .. .. 326 194 Sinclair, J. A., Gore .. .. .. 1,520 1,768 Sinclair, J. E., Kennington .. .. 20 82 Sinclair, John F., Box 15 (rural delivery). 43 40 Mabel Bush Sinclair, Mrs. E. C., and Son, Dipton .. 784 634 Sinclair, W. T., Dipton .. .. .. 225 239 Sizemore, J. E. (Trustees of), Pukerau .. 100 99 Skinner, T., Redan, Wyndham .. .. I 598 639 Slee, F. J., Fortrose .. .. .. 226 Nil Sloan, James, Mataura Island .. .. 575 263 Slocombe, R. H., Kaweku .. ... 815 687 Slocombe, T. A., Balfour .. .. j — 55 Smaill, John, Toa .. .. .. j 29 55 Small, A., Lumsden .. .. .. j 893 938 Small, Thomas, Lumsden .. . . 210 130 Smellie, David, Ryal Bush .. .. 187 256 Smith, Alex., Lumsden .. .. .. 770 Nil Smith and Bailey, Oreti .. .. 1,315 Nil Smith, David J., Wendon Valley.. .. 363 Nil Smith, Edward, Terrace View, Edendale .. 89 46 Smith, G. and F., Gore .. .. .. 1,927 2,146 Smith, Hugh, McNab .. .. .. j 279 323 Smith, James, Dipton .. .. .. I 880 Nil Smith, James, Wendon Valley .. .. 453 968 Smith, J. D., Wendon .. .. .. j — i 1,770 Smith, J. L., Box 41, Dipton .. ... —• ! 55

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Southland County—continued. Smith, John, jun., Wyndham .. .. 232 283 Smith, John S., McNab .. .. 405 465 Smith, M. E. L., Dipton .. .. ■— 939 Smith, R., Waimahaka .. .. .. 30 24 Smith, R. D., McNab .. .. .. 867 1,005 Smith, Thomas S., Forty Trees, Winton .. 2,092 2,623 Smith, W. H., Loohiel .. .. .. 210 205 Smith, W. M., Meadowmarsh, Winton .. 1,738 1,520 Smyth and Wilson, Gore .. .. 757 796 Smyth, Richard, Ardross, Gore .. .. 154 Nil Smyth, Thomas, Gore .. .. .. 159 169 Snow, J. H., Dipton .. .. .. 176 115 Somervillo Bros., Pine Bush .. .. — 125 Somerville, G. B., Pine Bush .. .. 133 119 Somerville, G. E., Pine Bush .. .. 86 114 Somerville, George B., Pine Bush .. 133 Nil Soper, David, Athol .. .. .. 270 255 Soper, G. A., Athol .. .. .. 394 271 Soper, W. J., (rural delivery), Garston .. 34 334 Souter, James, Otahuti, Winton .. .. 346 436 South, William, Hedgehope .. .. — j 823 Southland Frozen Meat Company (private 2,063 j 2,258 bag), Makarewa Junction, Invereargill Southland Frozen Meat Company, Mataura 174 j 433 Sparke, R. H., Slope Point .. .. 338 I 315 Speden, Thomas, Pukerau .. .. 187 j 238 Spence, A. R., Ereshford .. .. 557 i Nil Spence Bros., Freshford .. .. — ' 582 Spencer, George, Brydone .. .. 607 1,026 Spencer, John, Kaiwera, Pukerau .. 702 715 Spriggs, W., Tussock Creek .. .. 558 566 Squires, A. W., Kamahi .. .. 240 640 Squires, H. W., Brydone .. .. 364 745 Staite, Gilbert, Lumsden .. .. 236 329 Stanton, James, Wendon .. .. 610 532 Staples, R., Balfour .. .. .. 216 22 Staunton, J. (rural delivery), West Plains — 306 -Staunton, P., West Plains .. .. 299 365 Stephens, John, Fortrose .. .. 41 28 Steven, G. J., Knapdale .. .. —- 117 Stevens, E. W., Balfour .. .. 1,179 1,256 Stevens, H. C., Private Bush, Invereargill.. 935 573 Stevenson, G., Dacre .. .. .. 504 544 Stevenson, J., Rushland (rural delivery), 448 624 Gore Stevenson, James, Willowbank (rural de- 920 670 livery), Wendon Stevenson, J. J., Freshford .. .. 8 13 Stevenson, William, Aronui (rural delivery), 436 410 Gore Stewart, A., Wendon .. .. .. 230 223 Stewart, A. and T., Mabel (rural delivery 445 Nil No. 6), Invereargill Stewart, Archibald, Balfour .. .. 1,179 1,116 Stewart Bros., Myross Bush .. .. 173 461 Stewart, C. T., Parawa .. .. .. 3,000 3,140 Stewart, D. D., Dipton .. .. .. 600 670 Stewart, Duncan (Wendon Mail Delivery), 1,592 1,626 Gore Stewart, George, Gorge Road .. .. 43 204 Stewart, John, (Estate of), Otapiri (rural 445 539 delivery), Winton Stewart, John, Pyramid.. .. .. 798 514 Stewart, Mrs. Christina, Blinkbonnie, Dipton 426 606 Stewart, Mrs. Jane (Executors of), Gore 851 667 (per John Stewart, Washpool, Gore) Stewart, R. J., Balfour .. .. 751 1,128 Stewart, T. B., Glencoe, (rural delivery), In- 369 642 vereargill P.O. Stirling, A., Wyndham .. .. .. 960 954 Stirling, Henry, Fortrose .. .. 146 145 Stirling, John A., Waimahaka .. .. 351 459 Stirling, William, Waimahaka .. .. 251 388 Story, Mrs. A. M., Venlaw, Wyndham .. 4,954 4,734 Stout, Sir Robert (c/o Manager), Waikawa 104 136 Strachan, J. W., lliversdale .. .. 318 334 Strachan, James, Balfour .. .. 530 Nil Strachan, James, Winton .. .. 73 143 Stranaghan, J., Waianiwa .. .. — 49 Stuart, A. J. (rural delivery), Mabel Bush .. 429 610 Stuart, George, Brydone .. .. 144 122 Stuart, J., May field, Edendale .. .. 648 710 Stuart, J. G. and G., Brydone .. .. 175 211 Stuart, Robert, (rural delivery), Otapiri .. 599 418 Stuart, William, Otapiri (rural delivery), 307 424 Winton Styles, A., Waikaka .. .. .. 574 I 563 '

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 3(1, 1926. 1927. Southland County—continued. Styles, C., Waikaka .. .. .. 897 957 Styles, George, Wendon Valley . . .. 794 891 Styles, John William, Wendon Valley .. 339 406 Summers, M., Mokotua (o/o Morton Road, — 1,290 Inveroargill) Sutherland, John, Athol . . .. 1,825 Ml Sutton, C. A., Waikaia .. .. .. 2,252 2,506 Sutton, George S., Hedgehope .. .. 406 385 Sutton, O., Otapiri (rural delivery), Winton 915 940 Sutton, W., Waianiwa .. .. .. 623 1,135 Swale, Ralph S., (Estate of), per M. J. Swale, 54 63 Limehills Swale, R. and J., Limehills .. .. 850 1,144 Swale, W. and B., Limehills .. .. 197 241 Symons, Samuel, Menzies Ferry .. .. 492 256 Tall, Albert, Kapuka .. .. .. 228 249 Tanner, G. W., Otapiri (rural delivery), 256 341 Winton Tanner, J. T., Brown's .. .. j 105 174 Tannock, W. W., Kapuka .. .. [ 174 173 Tayles, Arthur, Longridge .. .. 173 294 Tayles, I"., Waipounamu .. .. 360 607 Tayles, H., Waipounamu .. .. 630 687 Tayles, H. C., Riversdale .. .. 407 523 Tayles, Mrs. Rachael, Waipounamu .. 147 187 Taylor, P. B., West Plains 84 70 Taylor, F. D., Lumsden .. .. — 1,211 Taylor, J., Menzies Ferry .. .. 30 315 Taylor, J. W., Mabel Bush .. .. 56 62 Taylor, James A., Otapiri (rural delivery), 1,120 1,197 Winton Taylor, James B., Lome .. .. 607 825 Taylor, James R. M., Biydone .. .. 91 107 Taylor, John, Mataura .. .. .. 67 72 Taylor, John B. (No. 2 Rural Delivery), 609 728 Wyndham Taylor, R. A., Brydone .. .. 700 375 Teller, A. N., Hill View, Gore .. .. 710 Nil Telfer, I)., McNab, Gore .. .. 149 212 Telfer, Thomas, jun., Brydone .. .. 648 787 Templeton, C., Fortification .. .. 138 430 Terry, William, Gore .. .. .. 393 735 The Public Trustee, Public Trust Office, 746 559 Inveroargill Thomas, T. T., Tokanui .. .. 72 49 Thompson, A., Wyndham .. .. 230 134 Thompson, I)., Waianiwa .. .. 64 57 Thompson, D. W., Athol .. .. 852 Nil Thompson, J. T., Waikaia .. .. 476 466 Thompson, R., Wendonside .. .. 61 255 Thomson, C. A., Gore .. .. .. 348 80 Thomson, A. K., Brown's .. .. 338 414 Thomson, C., Five Rivers .. .. —• 838 Thomson, J. H., Woodburn, Winton .. 651 723 Thomson, James R., Caroline .. .. 2,235 2,772 Thomson, Peter, Winton .. .. 410 502 Thomson, Thomas, Meadowlea, Winton .. 651 579 Thomson, W. G. R., Tokanui .. .. 28 30 Thomson, W. H., Winton .. .. 507 779 Thomson, William G., Winton .. .. 698 794 Thwaites, J., Otara .. .. .. 38 28 Tillard, R., Slope Point.. .. .. 234 204 Tolmie, A., Otapiri .. .. .. 48 49 Tomlinson, F., Myross Bush .. .. 29 163 Tomlinson, James S., Makarewa .. .. 295 216 Tomlinson, John, Ryal Bush . . .. 406 487 Toogood, J. R. (rural delivery), Winton .. 1,142 1,444 Torbet, John, Winton .. .. .. 138 283 Torbet, John, jun., Winton .. .. 202 245 Torrie Bros., Waimumu .. .. 88 Nil Townley, A. J., Brydone .. .. 178 199 Townley, I)., Wyndham . . .. 358 487 Townley, M., Wyndham .. .. 270 262 Townsend, J. R., Gore .. .. . . 562 800 Trapski, Frederick F., Pukerau .. .. 755 1,432 Trapski, J., Waimumu (rural delivery), Gore 427 367 Tregonning, E. J., Dipton .. .. 123 102 Tremaine, F., Kaweku .. .. .. 211 200 Tresidder, John James, Gore .. .. 489 506 Trewin, E., Haldane .. .. . . 491 400 Tripp and Pinckney, Waikaia .. .. 17,586 Nil Tripp, B. E. H. (Property No. 327), Glena- 2,050 Nil ray, Waikaia Tripp, C., Nithdale, Otaraia .. .. 2,053 2,403 Tripp, J. M. H. (Property No. 327b), Glena- 2,040 Nil ray, Waikaia Trotter, John D., Woodlands .. .. 216 | 414

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Southland County—continued. Tuach, John, Heathfield, Croydon Bush 610 780 (c/o Post-office, Gore) Turnbull, C. M., Waimumu, Gore .. 181 258 Turnbull, H. A., Gore .. .. .. 114 183 Turnbull, John (Executors of), Balmoral, 6,759 9,176 Waikaka Turnbull, John (Executors of), Pinehill, 726 845 Waikaka Turner, James H., Cotswold, Tokanui .. 503 503 Turner, J. and R., Balfour .. .. — 289 Turner, W. F., Ocean View, Fortrose .. 750 690 Turner, W. F„ Tokanui .. .. 750 Nil Tyther, A., Wendon .. .. .. 603 845 Udy Bros., Wyndham .. .. .. 2,900 3,101 Udy, Mrs. I., Wyndham .. .. 86 90 TJrquhart, F., Tokanui .. .. .. 166 59 Usherwood, Mrs. S. C., Balfour .. .. — 974 Valli, E. M., Waimahaka .. .. 58 50 Varcoe, A., Lintley, Lumsden .. .. 605 . 539 Varcoe, T., Lumsden .. .. .. 320 j 337 Varcoe, Tobias, Lintley, Lumsden .. 294 I Nil Varcoe, William, Lintley, Lumsden .. 181 171 Verity, V. A. (rural delivery), Glencoe .. 54 I 204 Voice, E. C., McNab .. " .. .. 320 Nil Voice, H. H., Niagara .. .. .. 266 304 Voight, Martin, Pukerau .. .. 325 330 Waddell, William, (Estate of), Waikaka 550 656 Valley Wadworth, George, Otapiri (rural delivery), 1,209 1,324 Winton Wadworth Bros., Otapiri .. .. 8,050 8,010 Walker Bros., Wendon (rural delivery), Gore 767 776 Walker Bros., Woodlands .. .. 261 431 Walker, Frank, Summerhill, Kaweku .. 745 853 Walker, Lewis, and Son, Lumsden .. 539 541 Walker, Mrs. M. E., Otama, (rural delivery), 383 397 Gore Walker, S., Fortrose .. .. .. 323 565 Walker, Thomas, Balfour .. .. 336 Nil Walker, T., Lochiel .. .. .. 312 270 Ward, A. E. (rural delivery), South Hillend — 208 Warden, Charles A., Grove Bush.. .. 605 461 Warnock, David (private bag), Invercargill 796 772 Waters, D., jun., Mataura .. .. 41 41 Watson, D., Brown's .. .. .. 55 66 Watson, A. R., Dipton .. .. .. —• 306 Watson, E. L., and Co. (rural delivery), 1,206 [ 1,364 Heddon Bush Watt Bros., Waipounamu .. .. 937 | 1,392 Wayte, Alline, Otamita .. .. 1,135 I 697 Weir, W. J., Slope Point .. .. 377 | 387 Weller, Edward, Wendon .. .. 620 | 723 Welsh, John, Kapuka .. .. .. 334 j 256 Werner, H., Ferndale, Mataura .. .. 156 Nil Wescombe, A. L., Wendon Valley .. 605 704 West, Alfred J., Balfour .. .. 618 620 West Bros., Balfour .. .. .. 583 j 1,064 West, H., Balfour .. .. .. 563 j 760 Wetherburn, William, Mataura .. .. 934 I 1,377 Wharton, John, Winton, Otapiri .. .. Ill I 128 Whelan, H., Longridge .. .. .. 771 536 White, M, Fortrose .. .. .. 93 98 White, P. S., Ferndale, Mataura .. .. 204 593 White, R., Otapiri (rural delivery), Winton 315 386 White, R., Edendale .. .. .. — 62 White, Robert (rural delivery), Gore .. 2,310 2,740 White, T. B., Glenham .. .. .. — 69 White, William, Wendon .. .. 1,650 2,670 Whitelaw, Donald, Quarry Hills .. .. 504 443 Whiteley and Gibson, Knapdale .. .. 524 661 Whittingham, George, Gore .. .. 503 543 Whyte, P. A., Te Tipua .. .. 892 912 Whyte, W. B. (rural delivery), Gore .. 1,198 1,762 Wicks, Reuben, Riversdalc .. .. 410 470 Wilcox, Edwin, Kennington .. .. 327 376 Wild, Thomas A., Tokanui .. .. 173 194 Wilks, Samuel, Tokanui .. .. 51 71 Williams, J., Mataura .. .. .. 73 100 Williams, Morgan, Wendonside .. .. 677 796 Williams, R. W., Bluff .. .. .. 1,643 j 1,645 Wilson, A., Ifauana .. .. .. 46 I 35 Wilson, Charles, Springhills .. .. 414 ! 811 Wilson, D., Waikaia .. .. .. 24 j 13 Wilson, G. Glencoe (rural delivery), Tnver- 21 I 65 eargill Wilson, G. D., Knapdale .. .. 213 | 227 Wilson. H. John, Dipton .. .. 117 i Nil

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1928. 1927. Southland County—continued. Wilson, H. R., Limehills .. .. — 340 Wilson, Henry, Gore .. .. .. 150 153 Wilson, James, Balfour.. .. .. 242 213 Wilson, James, Ryal Bush .. .. 622 552 Wilson, John, Hokonui (rural delivery), 508 547 Winton Wilson, John, Waianiwa .. .. 157 134 Wilson, John A. (rural delivery), Gore .. 160 200 Wilson, Mrs. Annie L., Balfour .. .. 275 208 Wilson, R., Pukerau .. .. .. 172 255 Wilson, T. and M. A., South Hillend .. 80 580 Wilson, T., jun., South Hillend .. .. — 510 Wilson, Thomas, Dipton .. .. 142 180 Wilson, T. K., Ryal Bush .. .. 58 113 Wilson, William, Brown's .. .. 337 Nil Wilson, William, Ryal Bush .. .. 420 425 Windle, John, Riversdale .. .. 338 337 Windle, M., Riversdale .. .. .. 1,250 1,060 Winsloe, J. G. E., Waikaka .. .. 681 915 Winter, J., Menzies Ferry .. .. 51 103 Winter, J., Waipounamu, via Riversdale .. 1,363 Nil Wishart, David, Ryal Bush .. .. 92 153 Wishart, J. B., Wyndham .. . . 546 Nil Wood, 3?., Putangahau .. .. .. — 112 Woods, J., Wyndham .. .. .. 1,262 1,613 Woods, John J., Oreti .. .. .. 812 806 Woods, Samuel G., Oreti Plains .. .. 2,750 3,050 Woods, W. G. and E. K., Oreti (rural deliv- 1,438 2,040 ery), Winton Woods, W. R., South Hillend .. .. 597 624 Wraytt, G. A., Balfour .. .. .. 1,790 1,920 Wright and Co., Argyle Station, Waikaia .. 11,550 13,077 Wright, H., Mataura .. .. .. 14 174 Wright, H. J., Otama .. .. .. 1,168 1,459 Wright, J. H., Gore .. .. .. 453 441 Wright, James, Glenham .. .. 212 256 Wright, W. T., Mataura .. .. 793 1,400 Wybrow, James, jun., Haldane .. .. 132 120 Wybrow, J. G., Tokanui .. .. — 6 Wylie, J. J., Pukerau .. .. .. 1,808 2,759 Wylie, W. A., Seaward Downs .. .. — 540 Yorke, Mrs. L., Niagara .. .. 226 276 Yorston, R., Pukerau .. .. .. 98 92 Young, Alexander, Pyramid .. .. 383 422 Young, Donald, Hedgehope .. .. 415 556 Young, James, Pukerau .. .. 955 1,177 Young, James, Waianiwa .. .. 327 382 Young, R., Wyndham .. .. .. 125 125 Young, R. S., Wright's Bush .. .. 357 479 Young, W. B., Pukerau .. .. 125 104 Young, W. J., Wendon Valley .. .. 429 665 Young, William (rural delivery), Gleneoe .. 486 618 Young, William, Otahuti (rural delivery), 411 546 Winton Zwies, Adolf, Lumsden .. .. .. 760 408 Zwies, Frank, Lumsden.. .. .. 672 1,330 Zwies, L., Brown's .. .. .. 272 530 Zwies, Otto, Brown's .. .. .. 307 300 Zwies, William, Brown's .. .. 314 354 j 1167514 1330267 WALLACE COUNTY (In Southland Subdivision). Adamson, A. L., Te Tua .. .. 138 222 Affleck, C. W. (private bag), Otautau .. 2,190 2,060 Affleck, Robert, Otautau .. .. 385 605 Agnew, W., Fairfax .. .. .. 97 Nil Alderson, Joseph, Te Waewae .. .. 323 324 Allen, T. W. and K., Holmdale, Lumsden.. 735 1,293 Allison, Arthur, Cloverlea, Drummond .. 698 828 Allison, Arthur, jun., Drummond .. 439 435 Allison, James, and Son, Gummie's Bush .. 245 361 Anderson, A. D., Thornbury .. .. 993 1,486 Anderson, Alex., Waimatuku .. .. 10 61 Anderson, J., Waipango .. .. 307 240 Anderson, J., Wild Bush .. .. I 307 Nil Anderson, James S., Waimatuku.. .. 1,048 1,129 Andrews, Mrs. C., Heddon Bush .. .. 192 192 Armstrong, Thomas, Orepuki .. .. 120 70 Armstrong, W. R., Waipango .. .. — 520 Arthur, William, Box 16, Tuatapere .. 169 156 Auld, R. 0., Scott's Gap .. .. 701 687 Ayson, W. R., Otautau .. .. 39 88 Ayton, J. A. (rural delivery), Otautau .. 212 292 Ayton, W., Aparima .. .. .. 790 1,039

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30 1926. 1927. Wallacb County—continued. Baird, A., Oreti .. .. .. — 241 Baker, J. X)., Box 29, Tuatapere.. .. 118 70 Ballagh, A., Wairio .. .. .. 1,088 1,130 Ballantyne, A., Feldwick, Orawia .. 220 210 Barnhill, T. L. (Trustees of), Castle Rock, 6,014 6,506 Lumsden Barrett, Paul, Gummie's Bush .. .. 745 768 Barwell, E. W., Otautau .. .. 186 237 Batehelor, A. and F., Isla Bank .. .. 210 501 Battersby, T. F., Orawia .. .. 436 307 Bayne,- William 'ST., Birchwood (rural de- 710 867 livery), Ohai Beck Bros., Wairio .. . . .. 309 392 Beck, James, Waicola Homestead (rural 1,127 1,387 delivery), Otautau Beck, Joseph, jun., Wairio .. .. 551 533 Beck, Joseph T. (Rural Box 42), Otautau 1,274 ],598 Beer, Mrs. H. J., Mossburn .. .. 535 478 Beer, John, Te Anau .. .. .. 310 50 Begg, P. and M., Otautau .. .. 1,021 724 Begley, James J., Clifden .. .. 2,020 1,846 Begley, R. A., Clifden .. .. .. 702 561 Bell, William, Gladfield, Otautau .. 318 328 Bennett, James John, P.O. Box 8, Tuatapere 92 52 Bennett, R., Orepuki .. .. .. 60 66 Bickley Bros., Thornbury .. .. 195 131 Biokley, J. W., Waimatuku .. .. 341 939 Birch, John, Woodlands (private bag), 77 110 Otautau Birtles, J. B., Birchwood .. .. 1,942 2,290 Birtles, J. L., Tiromaunga, Nightcaps .. — 2,331 Bissett, R. H., Opio, Nightcaps .. .. 1,852 2,205 Black, George, Orawia.. .. .. 327 283 Blackmore, R., Riverton .. .. 46 88 Blackmore, T. IX, Longwood .. .. 189 289 Blanch, J. E., Wairio, Nightcaps .. 244 437 Blatch, H. F., Linwood Station, Lumsden 8,226 9,767 Blondell, George (rural box), Blackmount, 176 180 via Otautau Booth, i). H. S. (rural delivery), Otautau.. 152 278 Boyle, F„ Nightcaps .. " .. .. 103 110 Boyle, J., Dunearn .. .. .. 1,332 2,029 Boyle, James P., Dunearn .. .. 296 208 Boyle, Patrick, Heddon Bush .. .. 476 426 Boyle, W. and F., Dunearn, Winton .. 464 256 Bradley, E. A., Orawia .. .. .. 5 76 Bradley, J. W. (private bag), Tuatapere .. 92 5 Bradley, R. W. R., Mangapiri .. .. 681 718 Bradley, William (Estate of), Belmont, 1,214 1,236 Mangapiri Brick, Daniel P., Orawia .. .. 514 1,014 Brighton, Gavin, Nightcaps .. .. 274 337 Brodie, McG., Clifden .. .. .. — 428 Broomfield, J. and R>. M., Otautau .. 91 Nil Brown, A., Orawia .. .. .. 41.6 458 Brown C., Waimatuku .. .. .. 136 181 Brown, D. and J. M., Drummond .. — 780 Brown, G., Ermedale, Fairfax .. .. 300 529 Brown, H., Box 54, Orepuki .. .. 67 58 Brown, James, Drummond .. .. 687 Nil Brown, J. F., Orepuki .. .. .. 49 58 Brown, R. J., Pukemaori .. .. 170 299 Brown, R. S., Dunearn, Winton .. .. 524 827 Brown, W. S., Fairfax .. .. .. 628 912 Brown, William, Thornbury .. .. 212 136 Brownridge Bros., Waihoaka .. .. 406 Nil Brownridge, C., Waihoaka .. .. — 408 Brownridge, G., Waihoaka .. .. 265 205 Brownridge, James, Fairfax .. .. 18 40 Brunton, Mrs. George, Fairfax .. .. 112 201 Buchanan, J. M., Waimatuku .. .. 37 30 Buckingham, T. A., Drummond .. .. 305 652 Buick, W., Otautau .. .. .. 569 680 Burnett, George A., Otautau .. .. 797 923 Burnett, L. and L., Dunearn,. Winton .. Nil 222 Cairns Bros., Heddon Bush .. .. 482 488 Cairns, D., Heddon Bush .. .. 408 327 Cairns, John, Dunearn, Winton .. .. 220 455 Cairns, Mrs. J., Heddon Bush .. .. 685 640 Calder, Mrs. S. E., Limehills (Dipton 805 751 Property) Carmichael, George, Thornbury .. .. 450 710 Carr, Charles, Pukemaori .. .. 681 776 Carran, E. A., Waipango .. .. 46 Nil Casey, Mrs. B. J., Nightcaps .. .. 55 80 Catto, John, Heddon Bush .. .. 427 409 Cavanagh, M., Tuatapere .. .. 178 220

No. of Sheep on April 30, I April 30. 1926. | 1927. Wallace County—continued. Cavanagh, William, Maori Hill, Pukemaori 621 615 Chamberlain, J., Orawia .. .. 360 207 Chamberlain, P., Orawia .. .. 154 436 Chamberlain, R., Orawia .. .. 434 459 Chartres Bros., Mossburn .. .. 1,170 1,090 Chartres, William, jun., Mossburn .. 2,530 3,150 Chilton, E. (Estate of), Otautau .. .. 826 857 Chilton, P. C., Drummond .. .. 243 437 Christie, Prank, Mossburn .. . . 1,270 1,350 Christie, W., Thornbury .. .. 62 56 Church, Thomas, Ohai .. .. .. 258 300 Clark, Charles, Dunearn (rural delivery), 3,006 2,723 Winton Clark, H. H., Dunearn .. .. .. 716 599 Clark, H. R., Gummie's Bush .. .. 581 1,233 Clearwater, George S. W., Box 38, Lumsden 263 557 Clearwater, James, Castle Rock, Lumsden 443 Nil Clearwater, R., Lumsden . . .. — 469 Clearwater, William G., Box 38, Lumsden.. 191 531 Clothier, H. E., Otautau .. .. 134 194 Cochrane, A. C. (Estate of), Heddon Bush.. 639 779 Cochrane, Thomas, Clifden .. .. 2,896 2,980 Cockburn, John, and Sons, Mararoa Station, 7,600 8,000 Lumsden Cody, Lawrence, Heddon Bush, Southland 805 1,142 Collie, F. J., Otautau .. .. .. 207 490 Collie, Mrs. S. J., Wairio .. .. 620 794 Collie, S. J., Wairio .. .. .. : 620 Nil Conaghan, H., Matuku .. .. .. 1,040 1,277 Conaglian, H., Matuku .. .. .. 1,040 Nil Conley, George, Dipton .. .. 89 162 Connor, Daniel, Waimatuku .. .. 356 406 Coombes, C., Limehills, Aparima, Wallace .. 1,620 1,540 Coombes, G. T., Fairfax .. .. 385 41.2 Cooper, Francis, Pukemaori .. .. j 188 284 Cormack, James, Gummie's Bush, Riverton 131 130 Cosgriff, Edmond, Lilburn, Clifden . j 490 552 Coster, Ernest, Otautau .. .. 130 Nil Coughlan, J. H., Tuatapere .. .. 1 63 51 Cournane, Mrs. M., Matuku .. .. 527 518 Cournane, Thomas (Executors of), Opio .. 517 660 Cowan, M., Otautau .. .. .. 104 99 Cowan, R. G., Otautau. .. .. 46 Nil Cowan, T., Pahia .. .. .. ! — 357 Cowie, Alexander W. (rural delivery), 475 491 Heddon Bush Craig, John G., Clifden .. .. .. 915 979 Crampton, J. J., Nightcaps .. .. 802 1,218 Creamer, Charles, Otautau .. .. 93 88 Creegan, John, Wrey's Bush .. .. 173 Nil Creegan, P. and J., Wrey's Bush.. .. — 160 Crow, D., Clifden .. .. .. 204 167 Cumming, W., Box 17, Lumsden .. — 298 Cumming, William, Box 57, Lumsden .. 315 268 Cunningham Bros., Pahia .. .. 285 340 Curtin, John and Patrick, Wrey's Bush .. 306 346 Curtain, John (Pleasant View Property), j 356 356 Wrey's Bush Cuthbert, Henry, Sunnyside, Otautau .. 3,377 3,240 Dahlenburg, B. M. (private bag), Invercargill 348 1,110 Dahlenburg, R. G., Waikouro (rural 1,402 1,144 delivery), Otautau Darley, William James, Otautau, Clifden 363 Nil (No. 1 Property) Davis, Edward, Orawia .. .. 318 303 Davis, George (Estate of), Eastern Bush .. 918 916 Dawson, J. E., Colac .. .. .. — 14 Dawson, L., Mossburn .. .. .. 906 900 Deacon, James, Isla Bank .. .. 165 242 Devery, J. T., Merrivale .. .. 688 590 Devery, Thomas, Orawia .. .. 493 503 Diack, Alexander (Waiau Property), Tuata- 590 425 pere Diack, William, Tuatapere .. .. 797 991 Dick, J. W., Waipango .. .. 4 71 Dickson, Benjamin, Aparima .. .. 144 163 Dickson, E. J. and J. (rural delivery), 422 529 Aparima Dickson, F. T., Aparima .. .. 93 147 Dickson, J., and Son, Scott's Gap .. —■ 814 Dickson, John, Scott's Gap .. .. 799 Nil Dickson, Robert, Otautau .. .. 577 549 Dillon, A. W., Pahia .. .. .. 37 33 Dodds, J. A., (rural delivery), Otautau .. 355 500 Donaldson, J. G., Tuatapere .. .. — 44 Douglas, John, Fairfax .. .. 405 403 Dowling, D., Otautau .. .. .. Nil 82

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No. of Sheep on April 30, Aprii 30. 1926. 1927. Wallace County—continued. Dudfield, J., Pahia .. .. . ■ 112 125 Duggan Bros., Wrey's Bush .. .. 432 353 Dune, W., Clifden .. .. .. 324 505 Duthie, J., Riverton .. .. . • 156 197 Dwyer, William James, Beaumont, Nightcaps 351 393 Dyer, F. J., Mossburn .. .. .. 4,813 4,517 Dyer, T. P., Mossburn .. .. .. 799 1,829 Edginton, Geo. B., Orawia .. .. 635 917 Edie Bros., Birchwood .. .. .. 4,005 3,801 Edie, T. W., Thornbury .. .. 1,630 1,900 Egan, Mathew, Wairio .. .. .. 340 Nil Egan, M. P., Wrey's Bush .. .. 244 Nil Ellis, Peter, Wairio .. .. ■ • 109 178 Erskine Bros., Papatotara .. .. — 2,242 Erskine, Hugh, Papatotara .. .. 1,740 Nil Erskine, Mrs. B., Waihoaka .. .. 54 129 Erskine, W. J., Tuatapere .. .. 419 568 Evans, A. H., Aparima .. .. 288 152 Evans, John, Scott's Gap .. .. 791 620 Eahey, John, Wrey's Bush .. ... 353 435 Fallow, A. M., Thornbury .. .. i 726 681 Fallow, John, Thornbury .. .. 455 700 Falska, J., Orepuki .. .. .. J 61 18 Felton, Richard A., Mossburn .. .. 162 152 Findlay, G., Mossburn .. .. .. 365 333 Findlay, John, Orawia .. .. .. 612 650 Finlay, A., Pukexnaori .. .. .. 493 490 Finn, Jeremiah, Beaumont, Nightcaps .. 416 378 Finn, W. P., Nightcaps .. .. 495 408 Fitzgerald, G., Orepuki .. .. 1!2 144 Fitzgerald, James, Pahia .. .. 340 290 Flack, A., Fairfax .. .. .. 908 1,779 Fleck, R., Riverton .. .. .. I 54 306 Fleck, W., Riverton .. .. ..I 616 875 Fleming, Alexander, Heddon Bush .. 425 425 Flett Bros., Scott's Gap, Otautau .. 882 860 Flowers, C. E., Pahia .. .. .. 48 42 Flynn, E., Post-office, Ohai .. .. 600 545 Flynn, J. (rural delivery), Otautau .. •— 1,005 Flynn, J. A. (c/o Jas. Beck), (rural delivery), — 427 Otautau Flynn, Thomas, Gladfield, Drummond .. 171 256 Flvnu, Timothy, Otautau .. .. .854 1,062 Ford, J. B., Heddon Bush .. .. 650 320 Ford, J. M., Te Waewae . .. .. 98 198 Ford, Patrick, Te Tua .. .. .. 750 1,086 Forde, John P., Wairio .. .. 1,151 90 Forde, M. J., Scott's Gap .. .. 229 9 Forde, T. C., Heddon Bush .. .. 510 386 Forde, William, jun., Hill Head, Isla Bank 254 374 Foster Bros., Thornbury .. .. 204 365 Foster, C. R., Thornbury .. .. 202 239 Fowle, Samuel, Clifden .. .. .. 1,216 1,400 Fraser, J., Ermedale, Fairfax .. .. 9 134 Fraser, Lachlan, Waimatuku .. .. 152 153 Fraser, Mrs. Mary, South Hillend .. 47 61 Frentz, R., Orepuki .. .. .. 460 ! 894 Frew, C. W, South Riverton .. .. — 31 Frew, James William, Opio, Nightcaps .. 353 ! 393 Frew, R. G., Te Waewae .. .. 154 ! 110 Froude, R., Pukemaori, via Tuatapere .. 189 ! 192 Gallagher, Michael, Matuku .. .. 784 j 813 Garden, L., Pahia .. .. .. 199 i 249 Gardiner, A. S., Clifden .. .. 1,020 1,020 Gardiner, R. 0., Clifden .. .. 730 842 Gardner Bros., Clifden .. .. .. 2,923 2,795 Genge, T., Wairio .. .. .. 636 18 Gerrard, A., and Sons, The Rock, Dipton 4,281 4,664 Gerrard, Mrs. M., Drummond .. .. 789 732 Gibb Bros., Waimatuku .. .. 385 306 Gibson, James, Scott's Gap .. .. 234 385 Gilkinson, J., Lumsden .. .. — 2,294 Gill, Thomas, Otautau .. .. .. 294 210 Glass, George and Mrs. Maria, Dunearn (rural 1,304 . 1,590 delivery), Winton Glendinning, Andrew, jun., Belmont, Manga- 1,006 J 1,024 piri Glenelg Estate (c/o G. P. Chewings), 3,898 | 4,271 Glenelg, Matuku, via Mossburn Glynn, Mesdames J. and N., Orawia .. 56 88 Glynn, Thomas, Eastern Bush .. .. 550 408 Goble, George, Dipton .. .. .. 323 264 Goldthorpe, W. S., Te Tua .. .. 120 J 120 Goodger, Thomas and Mrs. Julia. Matuku.. 620 I 761

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30 192G. 1927. Wallace County—continued. Gorrie, Hugh, Woodlands (private bag), 962 847 Otautau Gorrie, James, Pukemaori .. .. 333 527 Gould Bros., Otautau .. .. .. 168 208 Govan, E. C., Te Anau .. .. .. 30 Nil Gow, Dr. P., Winton .. .. .. — 88-1 Graham Bros., Clifden .. .. .. — 600 Graham, J., Clifden .. .. .. 555 Nil Grant and Kennedy, Bayswater, Otautau — 788 Gray, A. H. (Estate of), Pahia .. .. 67 47 Greenslade, Robert, Harakeke, Otautau .. 88 367 Greenslade, Robert, Waiau Road, Otautau 277 240 Greer, Aohison, Nightcaps .. .. 262 255 Griffin, John, Te Waewae .. .. 347 700' Guise, J. T., Fairfax .. .. .. 875 Nil Guise, J. T., and Son, Fairfax .. .. — 900' Guise, N. A., Fairfax .. .. .. 355 624 Hagen, John, Orawia .. .. .. 54 280' Hall, Andrew Hannah, Thornbury .. 2,200 2,192 Hall Bros., Aparima .. .. .. 195 181 Halloran, P., Wrey's Bush .. .. 73 132 Hamilton, Alexander (Estate of), Drummond 240 Nil Hamilton, D. A., Orawia .. .. 128 178Hamilton, George, Thornbury .. .. 329 Nil ' Hamilton, H., Orawia .. .. .. 305 317 Hamilton, J. A. and G. H., Thornbury .. — 295Hamilton, James, Oreti (rural delivery), 1,106 1,730-' Winton (Wallace Property) Hamilton, James A., Thornbury .. 545 494 Hamilton, P., Tuatapere .. .. 619 552.' Hamilton, W., Winton (rural delivery), South 1,251 1,394Hillend Hamilton, W. R., Heddon Bush .. .. 1,221 Nil Hamlyn, C., Mossburn .. .. .. 23 26 Harrington, M., Pahia .. .. .. — 109 Harrington, R. A., 154 Lewis Street, Inver- 182 Nil cargill Harris, J. H. and Sons, Fairfax .. .. — 308 Harris, J. W., Fairfax .. .. .. 408 Nil Harris, Sidney, Te Tua .. .. .. 113 53 Harrison, F., Tuatapere .. .. 61 7 Harrison, W. C. (Executors of), Colac Bay 23 21 Harrison, W. F., Box 0, Tuatapere .. 34 09 Hart, Frederick, Roundhill .. .. 138 166 Hawthorne, Mrs. M., Wairio (rural de- 277 282 livery), Otautau Hay, Mrs. A. I)., Fairfax .. .. I — 25 Haywood, Charles, Thornbury .. .. 454 467 Hazlett, J. S., Centre Hill,.Lumsden .. 3,600 6,035 Healy, E. P., Mossburn.. .. .. 487 461 Healy, T. J. (Estate of), Mossburn .. 562 650 Heenan, A. R., Matuku.. .. .. 280 314 Heenan, D. J., Awatata, Nightcaps .. 764 567 Heenan, Mrs. Mary, Matuku .. .. 100 Nil Heenan, William, Matuku .. .. 1,751 1,473 Henderson, J., Tuatapere .. .. 200 215 Henderson, J. D., Lumsden .. .. 1 218 Nil Henderson, Mrs. S., Lumsden .. .. 75 217 Hill, Leonard, Clifden .. .. .. 1 325 102 Hill, Mrs. M., Clifden .. .. .. 203 391 Hishon, R., Otautau .. .. .. j 700 885 Hoar, M., and Sons, Wairio .. .. — 110 Hoare, M., Wairio .. .. .. — 100 Hodgetts, J., Te Tua .. .. .. i 3 8Hodgetts, W. G., Longwood .. .. — 40 Hogan, William, Wairio .. .. 209 306 Hogg, A. J., Waimatuku .. .. 340 260 Hogg, Mrs. C., Orepuki .. .. 115 170 Honywood, M. B., Lumsden .. .. 803 1,280 Hopcroft, W. B., Gummie's Bush .. 501 615 Horner Bros., Heddon Bush . .. 1,168 1,230 Horner, G. G., Heddon Bush .. .. 610 710 Hornsey and Graham, Lumsden .. .. 207 393 Horrell, B. C., Te Tua .. .. .. 502 446 Horrell, George, Te Tua .. .. 421 340 Horrell, R. W., Te Waewae .. .. 370 524 Horrell, W. S., Te Tua .. .. .. 599 640 Howden, H. W., Tuatapere .. .. 143 174 Hubber, William T., Heddon Bush .. 442 510 Hudson, D., Tuatapere .. .. .. 137 152 Hunter, J. R., Dunearn (rural delivery), via 187 278 Winton Hyde, J. W. (Heddon Bush Property), Dun- 1,895 | 1,500 earn (rural delivery), Winton

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. Wallace County—continued. Hyslop, Robert, Pukemaori .. .. 222 260 •James, George, Aparima .. .. 564 760 James, R. G. (rural delivery), Otautau .. 789 793 James, Richard S., Aparima .. .. 335 413 James, Stephen, jun., Aparima .. .. 796 1,061 James, W. T., Otautau .. .. 150 254 Jenkins, D. D., Tuatapere .. ! 31 38 Johns, J. J., Nightcaps.. .. .. j 38 252 Johnston, James G., Glenmoffat, Nightcaps j 389 460 Johnston, J. Y., South Hillend (rural de- 355 376 livery), Winton Johnston, William, Drummond .. .. 82 43 Johnstone, A., Fairfax .. .. .. — 118 Johnstone, H. W., Box 30, Tuatapere .. 66 71 Johnstone, J. A., Drummond .. .. — 9 Johnstone, J. P., Isla Bank .. .. 155 228 Johnstone, S., Thornbury .. .. 47 68 Johnstone, W. J., Pukemaori .. .. 511 489 Jones, David, Drummond .. .. 17 33 Jones, E. A., Drummond .. .. 12 Nil Keen, A. B. (rural box), Otautau .. 353 322 Keen, C., Wairio .. .. .. 314 642 Keen, G. J., Aparima (rural delivery), Otau- — 530 tau Keen, John and Mrs. Jane (rural delivery), 1,402 1,173 Otautau Keen, John James, jun. (rural delivery), 1,193 1,316 Otautau Kennedy, A., Eastern Bush .. .. 451 457 Kennedy, D., Otautau .. .. .. 376 504 Kennedy, Robert, Drummond .. .. 1,700 1,231 Kennedy, William, Otautau .. .. 1,840 870 Keown, Hugh S., Lumsden .. .. 272 513 Kidd, E., Opio, Nightcaps .. .. 324 474 Kidd, E. R., and Son, Opio, Nightcaps .. 992 1,274 Kincaid, S., Drummond .. .. 123 235 King, A., Orepuki .. ... .. 199 174 King, H. (Estate of), Pukemaori .. .. 318 391 King, James, Tuatapere .. .. 616 760 King, John, Orawia .. .. .. 1,050 924 King, R., Clil'den .. .. .. 428 280 King, R. and J., Bur wood Station, The Key, 14,104 Nil Lumsden Kingsland, John, Clifden .. .. 1,165 1,206 Kirkpatriek, J., Clifden, Tuatapere .. 2,472 2,370 Kirkpatriek, Mrs. Thomas, Wairio .. 706 887 Knowler, C. E., Tuatapere .. .. I 82 52 Knowler, H., Te Waewae .. .. 440 352 Knowler, R., Tuatapere .. .. i 88 90 Knowler, William, Pahia .. .. 37 39 Kokay, S., Box 24, Tuatapere .. .. 117 123 Laidlaw, R., Elmwood, The Key.. .. : 1,270 1,255 Langford, W. J., South Hillend .. .. J 8 Nil Laurie, James M., Orawia .. .. ! 19 120 Lawson, Roberts, Tuatapere .. .. 179 280 Lay, C., Orawia .. .. .. 1 204 358 Lemon, VV., Tuatapere .. .. .. 70 I 80 Lindsay, A., Waimatuku .. .. 898 j 1,031 Lindsay, A. H., Box 34, Otautau .. 486 I 684 Lindsay, A. W., Drummond .. .. 503 j 538 Lindsay, Gordon, Drummond .. .. 339 j 396 Lindsay, J. B., Drummond .. .. 569 \ 703 Lindsay, John, Drummond .. .. 370 j 390 Lindsay, J. M., Otautau .. .. j 537 ! 644 Lindsay, P. R., Waimatuku .. .. 1 195 j 236 Lindsay, R. and D., Orawia .. .. — 126 Lindsay, T. .T., Drummond .. .. 566 705 Linscott, F. J., Thornbury .. .. 480 473 Linton, J. A., Orepuki .. .. .. 122 282 Lister, M. J., Castlerock, Lumsden .. — 300 Livesey, J. S., Gummie's Bush .. .. 50 100 Logan, J., Burwood Station, The Key, — 16,760 Lumsden Lotta, R., Waihoaka .. .. .. 25 100 Low, George, Bayswater, Otautau .. 488 628 Low, James, Meadowvale, Otautau .. 21 51 Lynch Bros., Wrey's Bush .. .. 213 j 316 Lyon, Robert F., Wrey's Bush .. .. 172 j 92 Macdonald, A., The Key, via Lumsden .. 2,290 2,600 ;MacdonaId, D. D., Nightcaps .. .. 3,408 3,479 Mackintosh, M. and W., Wairio (rural 215 257 .delivery), Otautau Malcolm, D., Heddon Bush .. .. 624 824 Malcolm, F., Heddon Bush .. .. J 860 I 995

No. of Sheep on April 30,| April 30 1926. | 1927. Wallace County—continued. Manson, Alexander, Otautau .. .. 342 490 Markey, Michael, Wrey's Bush .. .. 949 990 Marnane, D., Otautau .. .. .. 306 257 Mason, E., Round Hill .. .. .. 35 26 Matheson, Hugh, Drummond .. .. 181 212 Matheson, James (rural delivery), Aparima 191 150 Mathieson, A. and W., Heddon Bush .. 383 387 Mathieson, Duncan, Upper Merrivale, Orawia 351 339 May, William, iun., Otautau .. .. 505 800 McBeath, L. (rural delivery), Otautau .. — 172 MeCann, T. J., Orepuki.. .. .. 77 30 McCorkindale, M., Nightcaps .. .. 545 i 967 McCrostie, Alexander S., Otautau .. j 328 294 MeCully, W. D. (rural delivery), Otautau .. ! 1,040 1,034 McDougall, J., Otautau.. .. .. j 200 346 McFarlane, A., Drummond .. .. 303 460 McFarlane, C. B., Thornbury .. .. 333 185 McFarlane, D., Groper's Bush .. .. 378 Nil McFarlane, D., Otautau .. .. 1,046 1,226 McFarlane, D., Thornbury .. .. 375 386 McGregor, M., Lumsden .. .. 103 j 153 McGregor, W. J. A., Mount Linton, Ohai .. 111,467 j 13,060 Mclnerney, Thomas, Te Tua .. .. I 65 Nil Mclnerney, T., Tuatapere .. .. 109 j 114 Mcintosh, J. G., Orawia .. .. 282 j 539 Mclntyre, James, Thornbury .. .. — I 495 Mclntyre, John (Executors of), Thornbury 482 480 Mclvor, Mrs. C., Otautau .. .. 1 5 McKay, D., Te Tua .. .. .. 102 132 McKay, F., Riverton .. .. .. j 110 90 McKenzie, Alexander, Glenburn, Otautau.. | 451 485 McKenzie, C., Isla Bank .. .. 141 336 McKenzie, Francis B., Isla Bank.. .. 310 498 McKenzie, R., Tuatapere .. .. 68 56 McKenzie, T., Otautau .. .. .. — 58 McKinnon, Reginald A., Groper's Bush, 196 532 Thornbury McLaren, D. S., Eastern Bush .. .. 1,615 1,541 McLaren, W. J., Wairaki Station, Otautau — 2,750 McLean, G., Thornbury .. .. 442 514 McLean, J., Thornbury .. .. 756 775 McLean, J. H., Ohai .. .. .. 65 Nil McLean, R., Dipton .. .. .. 1,120 1,100 MeLoay, M., Otahu, Clifden .. .. — 66 McLees, H., Mangapiri. Otautau .. 636 714 MeLeish, C. C., Gladfieid, Drummond .. 345 779 McLeish, John, Isla Bank .. .. 766 932 McLelland, Mrs. M., Orawia .. .. 259 218 McLennan, Donald, Beaumont Station, 6,406 7,579 Nightcaps MeLeod, William, Waimatuku .. .. 202 203 McNeill Bros., Thornbury .. .. 475 620 McNeill, H., Thornbury .. .. 515 593 McNeill, Mrs. Margaret, Thornbury .. 494 599 McNeill, Robert, Thornbury .. .. I 692 1,047 McNeill, T. A., Thornbury .. .. J 630 530 McPherson, A., sen., Pahia .. .. j 249 302 McPherson, Archibald, jun., Orepuki .. 97 91 McTavish Bros., Drummond .. .. j — 820 McVicar, A., Tuatapere .. .. 155 211 Meehan, Timothy, and Son, Drummond .. 347 426 Meek, G. E., Fairfax .. .. .. 182 242 Mehrtens. L. C., Te Waewae .. .. 107 267 Mewton, Albert, Matuku .. ..! 1,310 1,300 Mewton, John, Matuku .. .. 658 675 Miller, A., Thornbury .. .. .. j 164 255 Miller, A. T., Clifden .. .. .. 689 72S Milmine, Mrs. L. E., Fairfax .. .. j 6 6 Miln, A. E., Clifden .. .. .. ■ 948 802 Milne, J., Aparima .. .. .. — 206 Minty and Gibson, Orawia .. .. 1,393 1,641 Minty, John, Orawia.. .. .. 605 790 Mitchell, Alex., Fairfax .. .. 677 692 Moffatt, N. E., Eastern Bush .. .. 291 529 Moir, J. E., Orawia .. .. .. 190 136 Mollison, James, Isla Bank .. .. 417 645 Molloy, C., Gummie's Bush .. .. 80 30 Molloy, T. J., Thornbury .. .. 371 470 ! Monamore Station (c/o Manager), Mona- 3,484 3,396 more, Opio Moore, A. W., Waikouro .. .. 1,135 1,772 Moore, E. D., Winton .. .. .. — 1,627 Moore, J. P., Drummond .. .. 537 533 More and McKinnon, Waimatuku .. 1,727 1,837

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| No. of Sheep on April 30,1 April 30, j 1926. 1927. ■ —— I Wallace ConNTY —■toniinue.d. Moreton, G. D., Orawia.. .. .. 20 41 Moreton, G. I)., Orawia.. .. .. 20 Nil Morris, S., Orepuki .. .. .. 125 96 Morton, J., Drummond .. .. 192 446 Mouat, Malcolm, Eastern Bush .. .. 737 877 Mouat, Malcolm, Woodlands (rural box), 1,145 1,248 Otautau Mouat, William, Eastern Bush (rural box) 330 326 Muir, D. T., Waikouro, Otautau .. 511 Nil Muir, J. C., South Hillend (rural delivery), 172 217 Winton Muir, John, (rural delivery), Otautau .. 972 1,029 Muirhead, J., Aparima .. .. .. 915 1,526 j Muirhead, T. S., Waimatuku .. .. j 20 98 Muirhead, W., Waimatuku .. .. j 37 68 Munro, W., Dunearn (rural delivery), Winton — 1,730 Munro, William, Tiromaunga Station, Night- j 2,470 Nil caps Murphy, ,T., Pahia .. .. .. 123 49 Murphy, P. and M., Wrey's Bush .. 89 132 Murray, James, Gummie's Bush .. ! 452 635 Murray, R. A., Pahia .. .. .. j 54 67 Murrell, Mrs. M., Manapouri .. .. 565 670 Murrell, R., and Sons, Lake Manapouri .. [ 2,575 3,053 Newton, Mrs. A. M., Wrey's Bush .. i 134 53 Newton, W. J., Nightcaps .. .. 306 390 Norman, T., Box 47, Otautau .. .. I 288 453 Norman, William, Tuatapere .. .. 61 122 Nuttall, J. R., Longwood .. .. 22 41 O'Brien Bros., Orawia .. .. .. 610 800 O'Brien, D., Woodvale, Clifden Post-office 641 : 1,037 O'Brien, J. W., Otautau .. .. 594 j 821 O'Brien, Martin, Otautau .. .. — j 210 O'Brien, M., Otautau .. .. .. 883 j 1,130 O'Brien, T., Te Waewae .. .. 124 ; 115 O'Callaghan, P, Lumsden .. .. 901 : 1,435 O'Connell, D., Tuatapere .. .. 200 j 204 O'Connor, G. E. O., Wrey's Bush .. 102 j 46 O'Dowd, J. and H., Nightcaps .. .. 545 1 769 O'Dowd, Lawrence and M., Nightcaps .. 895 ! 933 Officer, A. A., Jsla Bank .. .. 240 459 Officer, A. J., Eairfax .. .. .. 213 237 Officer, H. G., Eairfax .. .. .. 423 310 Officer, L. and C., Eairfax .. .. 49 203 O'Neill, M., Thornbury .. .. 34 70 Owen, H. R., Otahu, Clifden .. .. 363 527 Palmer, Jesse, Merrivale Road, Otautau .. 9 6 Pankhurst, H. S., Longwood .. .. 153 150 Paterson, G. and Mrs. A. C., Dunearn .. 298 313 ! Paterson, James G., Scott's Gap (rural 529 ; 989 j delivery), Otautau Peak, H., Orepuki .. .. .. 167 239 Pearce, George G., Colac .. .. ' 159 154 Pearce, R. T., Otahu, Clifden .. ..I 1,755 1,970 Pears, J. A., Etal Vale, Nightcaps .. j 5,350 5,230 Pearsey, J., Riverton .. .. .. 21 54 Perniskie, Thomas, Te Tua .. .. j 150 300 Perriam, Henry Robert, Otautau .. 20 j 154 Peterson, F., Waipango.. .. .. — j 72 Peterson, W. T., Waimatuku .. .. 320 j 804 Pirie, George, Isla Bank .. .. ! 203 ! 837 Pirie, Robert, Isla Bank .. .. 706 j 722 Plains Station Company (limited), The 4,000 4,230 Plains Station, The Key, Lumsden Playfair, H., Gummie's Bush .. .. 1,215 1,620 Plunkett, John, South Hillend .. .. 813 j 850 Plunkett, Robert, South Hillend .. 527 949 Pollard, A., Colac .. .. .. 97 27 Pollard, D., Colac Bay .. .. .. 21 40 Pollard, E. G., Round Hill .. .. 98 74 Pollard, William, Pahia.. .. .. 96 89 Pont, Jas„ Colac Bay .. .. .. 6 10 Porteous, A. R., Birchwood .. .. 408 455 Powell, A., Otautau .. .. .. 11 19 Prendeville, 1 ). M. and J. H., Drummond 5 j 300 Prendeville, Thomas, Matuku .. .. 950 i 984 Price, J., Scott's Gap .. .. 431 I 1,230 Printz, H. A., Pahia .. .. .. 114 ' 94 Proctor, Charles, Dunearn, Winton .. 397 j 454 Rabbitt, J. T., Merrivale .. .. 642 638 Racz, S. J., Tuatapere .. .. .. 184 ; 52 Ramsay and Son, Nightcaps .. .. 575 | 830 Rankin, H., Fairfax .. .. .. — [ 537 Raynor, J. O., Orawia .. .. .. — ! 265 Reid, John, Mossburn .. .. .. 1,320 670

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1926. 1927. - > . _ . . Wallace County—continued. Reidie, John R., Groper's Bush, Fairfax .. ' 597 692 Richards, B., Te Waewae .. .. 332 153 Ridder, F., jun., Tuatapere .. .. 120 152 Ridder, H., Tuatapere .. .. .. 124 87 Ridder, J. C., Orawia .. .. .. 452 335 Ridder, Mrs. N. M., Merrivale, Otautau .. 181 335 Ritchie, James, Nightcaps .. .. 1,622 2,054 Riverton Racing Club, Riverton .. .. — 148 Roberts, E., Drummond .. .. — 343 Robertson and Niven, Birchwood .. 864 1,168 Robertson and Son, Te Waewae .. 303 405 Robertson, C. E., Drummond .. .. 77 138 | Robertson, Mrs. Johana, Box 29, Nightcaps 204 100 | Robertson, William, Isla Bank .. .. 912 82S Robinson, R., Tie Lvev, Lumsden .. 911 973 I Robson, Alexander (Estate of), Otautau . 417 426 (rural delivery), Aparima j Robson, D. A., and Thomas, Bayswater, j 751 1,016 Otautau Roger, A. W. (James A. Thomson, Manager), , 911 765 j Wairio j Rohan, J., Orawia .. " .. .. 469 545 Ronald, J . W., Thornbury .. .. 322 355 I Ronald, Robert, Nightcaps .. .. 674 810 ! Ross, Hugh, Lumsden .. .. .. 1,216 Nil j Ross, J., Waipango .. .. .. 360 403 Rowley, A., Clifden .. .. .. 100 176 t Roy, A., jun., Mossburn .. .. 629 868 j Ruddenklau, J. R., Dipton .. .. j 3,800 4,316 Russell, E. D., Otautau.. .. .. 1 Nil Russell, John E., Nightcaps .. .. 1,165 1,257 j Russell, W. L., Mossburn .. .. 1,102 1,183 | Ryan, Charles, Bayswater, Otautau .. [ 1,258 1,253 Ryan, E., Beaumont, Nightcaps .. 20 28 Ryan, J. T., Bayswater, Otautau .. 1,086 1,445 Ryan, John, Bayswater, Otautau .. 1,033 1,248 Sandry, Mrs. L., Gummie's Bush . . 333 936 Sanford, Samuel J., Clifden .. .. 1,166 1,038 Saunders and Mitchell, Scott's Gap .. 488 550 Saunders Bros., Box 30, Otautau .. — 730 Saunders, David (Dunearn rural delivery), 1,030 1,356 Winton Saunders, John, Dunearn, Winton .. 315 409 Scobie, W., Eastern Bush .. .. j 2,091 2,192 Scobie, W. S., Orawia .. .. .. 5 2 Scott, A. P., Aparima .. .. .. 326 346 Scott, J. T., Orawia .. .. .. 923 1,266 Scott, P., Tuatapere .. .. .. 596 557 Scott, P. J. D., Clifden .. .. .. 461 700 Scott, R., Box 14, Tuatapere .. ... 546 655 Scott, R. H., Lumsden .. .. .. 915 900 Scott, William J., Clifden .. .. 1,291 1,436 Searle, John, Nightcaps .. .. ' 148 160 Shaw, J., Box 37, Orepuki .. .. j 52 20 Shearing, R. G., Waipango .. .. 72 294 Sheddan Bros., Orawia .. .. .. 3,861 2,305 Sheddan, R. (rural delivery), Otautau .. 1,446 1,618 Sheehy, J., jun., Lumsden .. .. 1,110 [ 812 Sheridan, Mrs. M., Gropers Bush, P. O., Fair- — i 972 fax Sim, E. K. (Otautau Property), Pukemaori 1,226 : 1,217 Sim, E. K., Pukemaori .. .. .. 623 890 Sinclair, Donald, and Sons, Nightcaps .. j 567 j 863 Skeggs, H. E., Pahia .. .. .. ! 40 114 Smellie, William, Otautau .. .. j 246 ! 256 Smith, C. E., Tuatapere .. .. j 172 j Nil Smith, H. and G. R., Bailey, Nightcaps .. j 1,146 I 1,077 Smith, J. R. and W., Matuku .. .. 1,868 j 1,850 Smith, R. A., Matuku .. .. .. 556 ' 420 Sounness, Alexander, Otautau .. .. 645 665 Soper and Sons, Five Rivers .. , . j 1,557 1,680 Spillane, Cornelius, Box 54, Nightcaps .. I 414 454 Spratt Bros., Drummond .. .. 159 204 Stalker, C. G., Fairfax .. .. .. j 50 Nil Stalker, L., Maruekoa, Drummond .. 1,028 Nil Stalker, L., and Sons, Maruekoa, Drummond j — 1,640 Steven and Co., Castle Downs Station, ! 4,704 5,470 Dipton Stevens, C. S., Gorge Station, Mossburn .. 2,267 2,136 Stewart, Alexander, Scott's Gap (rural de- 1,016 1,174 livery), Otautau Stewart Bros., Aparima .. .. 174 167 Stewart, T. M., South Hillend .. .. | 700 712 Strang, William, Waimatuku .. .. 319 295 Stroud Bros., Wrey's Bush .. .. 800 906

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TABLE SHOWING NUMBER OF SHEEP IN THE DOMINION SINCE 1898. Year. Number of Sheep. Year. Number of Sheep. Year. Number of Sheep 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 J903 .. .. 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 1926 .. .. 24,904,993 1907 .. .. 20,983,772 1917 .. .. 25.270,386 1927 .. .. 25,649,016

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30 1926. 1927. Wallace County—continued. Strudwicke, Frank, Box 21, Nightcaps .. 930 1,067 Stuck, R., Orepuki .. .. .. 175 150 Sutton, Frank, Drummond .. .. 606 849 Swap, A. J., Otautau .. .. .. 466 365 Swift and Co. (Limited), Dunrobin Station, 4,905 5,388 Matuku Taylor, A. G., Scott's Gap (rural delivery), 78 80 Otautau Taylor, A. S., South Hillend .. .. 337 338 Taylor, F. J., Heddon Bush .. .. — 391 Taylor, F. N. (rural delivery), Heddon Bush ! 373 482 Taylor, Joseph (Estate of), Heddon Bush .. 189 Nil Taylor, J. M., Box 55, Otautau .. .. j 658 760 Taylor, S. G. (rural delivery), Heddon Bush j 91 316 Te Anau Downs Station (c/o Manager), I 6,100 j 5,500 Te Anau Teofsky, Thomas, Tuatapere .. .. 10 , Nil Teviotdale, David, Isla Bank .. .. j 1,319 [ 1,354 The Redcliff Runs Association, Redeliff j 9,196 j 9,255 Station, Otautau Thompson, J., North Otautau .. .. — 83 Thompson, J. N., Otautau .. .. 500 468 Thomson, W., Otautau .. .. — 173 Thornton, J. A., Waimatuku .. .. 177 269 Tippet Bros., Tuatapere .. .. — 1,093 Tippet, J. R., Tuatapere .. .. 841 Nil Todd, William, Maori Hill Estate, Pukemaori 527 507 Tomlinson, A., Orawia .. .. .. 377 389 Tomlinson, George, Orawia .. .. 654 845 Tucker, C. H., Otautau .. .. 142 Nil Turnbull, C., Thornbury .. .. 126 208 Turnbull, R. C., Blackmount .. .. 8,807 10.367 Turner Bros., Matuku .. .. .. 1,100 1.105 Turner, Fred J., Mossburn .. .. 800 790 Turner, Thomas (rural delivery), Dunearn .. 1,427 Nil Valli, James, Nightcaps .. .. — 509 Waddell, T. K., Matuku .. .. 206 230 Walker, A. and J., Mossburn .. .. 796 Nil Walker, William, Dipton .. .. 920 865 Wallace, S., Nightcaps .. .. .. 388 530 Walsh, J., Nightcaps .. .. .. 31 210 Ward, A. E., (rural delivery), South Hillend 438 700 Ward, B., Fairfax .. .. .. 10 Nil Ward, C., Longwood .. .. .. 177 61 Ward, H. F., Fairfax .. .. .. 186 255 Ward, L., Longwood .. .. .. 67 72 Ward, S., Aparima .. .. .. 127 132 Ward, W. H., Lumsden.. .. .. j 922 1,160 Watson Bros., Colac Bay .. .. j 150 126 Watson, T. M., Ohai .. .. .. j 382 459 Watson, Henry, Pahia .. .. .. 133 98 Watson, James, Feldwick, Orawia .. 168 366 Watson, Mrs. E., Kintail Narrows, Riverton ! 192 310 Watson, W., Heddon Bush .. .. 1,793 -2,125

No. of Sheep on April 30J April 30,. 1920. I 1927. _ i I , Wallace Con nty—continued. Weir, William H., P.O. Box 69, Otautau .. 205 | 421 Welsh, J., Opio, Nightcaps .. .. 40 209 j Whelan, D., Orepuki .. .. .. 343 ! 416' I White, Andrew, Isla Bank .. .. 367 j 271 White, C. N., Waipango .. .. 180 j 284 White, M., Tuatapere .. .. .. 38 52 Whyte, A. J., Scott's Gap, via Otautau .. 50 Nil Whyte, A. L., Te Tua .. .. .. 592 ! 705' Whyte, D. B., Clifden .. .. .. 698 j 774 Whyte, P. A., Pukemaori .. .. 810 \ 590' Whyte, W. A., Clifden .. .. .. 762 774 j Wilding, E. A., Ohai .. .. .. 2,186 j 2,312 Williams, J., Gladfield, Drummond .. 493 | 942' Williams, I v., (rural delivery), Otautau .. [ 709 i 546' Willis, G., jun,, Gummie's Bush .. .. 110 150 Wilson, H. R., Dunearn .. .. 1,41.4 Nil Wilson, Mrs. M. E., Drummond .. .. — 92' Wilson, James T., Merrivale (rural delivery), 51 103 Otautau Wilson, Robert, Castle Rock, Lumsden .. 337 443 | Wilson, S., Clifden .. .. .. 93 147 Wohlers, F., Thornbury .. .. 5 93 Wood, J. N., Pahia .. .. .. 15 20Woodhead, William, Drummond .. 40 63 Woodhead, W. J., Drummond .. .. — 264 Young, David, Orawia .. .. .. 555 454 Young, I. H., Orepuki .. .. .. 190 230 Young, J. A., Tuatapere .. .. 112 13 Young, R. S., Orepuki .. .. .. — 109 Young, Thomas H., Waihoaka .. .. 307 303 Young, William, Mossburn .. .. 744 948 457,485 523,048 STEWART ISLAND COUNTY (In Southland Subdivision). Dawson, William, Stewart Island.. .. 201 362 Isaac, James, Ruapuke .. .. 91 60 Kihau, Miss V., Ruapuke Island, Bluff .. — 130 Leask, G. P., Half-moon Bay, Stewart Island 81 103 McCarthy, Mrs. H. A., Ruapuke Island, Bluff 152 132 Newton, Mrs. George, Ruapuke, Bluff . . 202 203 Nilsen, Hans C., The Neck, Half-moon Bay 110 150 Rita, Henry, Ruapuke, Bluff .. .. 232 210 Robertson, William, Half-moon Bay .. 188 189 Russell, R., Ruapuke Island .. .. 976 1,554 Topi, Maurice, Ruapuke Island, Bluff .. 304 253 Traill, A. W., jun., Half-moon Bay, Stewart 799 925 Island Waitiri, I., Ruapuke Island, Bluff .. 128 Nil 3,464 4,271

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