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H.—238,

1928. NEW ZEALAND.

RETURN OF SHEEPOWNERS AND OF THE NUMBER OF SHEEP AND LAMBS IN EACH COUNTY ON THE 30th APRIL, 1927 AND 1928

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. Page Page Page Akaroa .. .. .. 122 Kawhia .. .. .. 21 Stratford .. .. ..60 Akitio .. .. 56 Kiwitea .. .. 76 Taieri .. .. .. 159 Amuri .. .. ..110 Kowai .. .. ..114 Takaka .. .. ..98 Ashburton .. .. 127 Lake .. .. .. 172 Taranaki .. .. .. 59 Ashley .. .. ..115 Levels .. .. .. 138 Taumarunui .. .. 19 Awatere .. .. .. 107 Mackenzie .. .. .. 141 Taupo .. .. .. 19 Bay of Islands .. .. 3 Makara .. .. 82 Tauranga .. .. 25 Bruce .. .. .. 169 Malvern .. .. .. 119 Tawera .. .. .. 119 Buller .. .. 99 Manawatu .. .. .. 79 Thames .. .. .. 14 Castlepoint .. .. 89 Maniototo .. .. .. 154 Tuapeka .. .. .. 166 Chatham Islands .. .. 148 Manukau .. .. .. 12 Uawa .. .. .. 31 Cheviot .. .. ~111 Marlborough .. .. 104 Vincent .. .. .. 156 Clifton .. .. 58 Masterton .. .. 87 Waiapu .. .. 28 Clutha ~ .. .. 162 Matakaoa .. .. 28 Waihemo .. .. .. 158 Collingwood .. .. 99 Matamata .. .. .. 18 Waikato .. .. .. 15 Cook .. .. .. 31 Mauriceville .. 91 Waikohu .. .. .. 34 Coromandel .. .. 14 Mongonui .. .. .. 2 Waikouaiti.. .. .. 159 Dannevirke .. .. 51 Mount Herbert .. .. 123 Waimairi .. .. ..121 Eden .. .. .. 12 Murchison .. .. .. 100 Waimarino.. .. .. 66 Egmont .. .. 60 Ohinemuri .. .. 15 Waimate .. .. .. 143 Eketahuna .. .. 90 Ohnra .. .. 23 Waimate West .. .. 63 Ellesmere .. .. .. 125 Opotiki .. .. 27 Waimea .. .. .. 92 Eltham .. .. 62 Oroua .. .. .. 74 Waipa .. .. .. 17 Eyre .. .. .. 118 Otamatea .. .. .. 7 Waipara .. .. .. 112 Featherston .. .. 84 Otorohanga .. .. 20 Waipawa .. .. .. 45 Franklin .. .. .. 13 Oxford .. .. .. 116 Waipukurau .. .. 47 Geraldine .. .. .. 134 Pahiatua .. .. 54 Wairarapa South .. .. 85 Great Barrier Island .. 11 Paparua .. .. .. 121 Wairewa .. .. .. 123 Grey .. .. .. 101 Patangata .. .. 48 Wairoa .. .. .. 37 Halswell .. .. .. 124 Patea .. .. 63 Waitaki .. .. .. 149 Hauraki Plains .. .. 14 Peninsula .. .. .. 161 Waitemata.. .. .. 11 Hawera .. .. 62 Piako .. .. .. 18 Waitomo .. .. .. 21 Hawke's Bay .. .. 39 Pohangina .. .. 78 Waitotara .. .. 65 Heathcote .. .. .. 122 Raglan .. .. .. 15 Wallace .. .. .. 186 Hobson .. .. .. 8 Rangiora .. .. .. 117 Wanganui .. .. ..68 Hokianga .. .. .. 4 Rangitikei .. .. .. 69 Weber .. .. 50 Horowhenua .. .. 80 Rodney .. .. .. 9 Westland .. .. .. 102 Hutt .. .. .. 81 Rotorua .. .. .. 19 j Whakatane .. .. 26 Inangahua .. .. 101 Selwyn .. .. .. 126 I Whangamomona .. .. 61 Inglewood .. .. 59 Sounds .. .. .. 103 [ Whangarei .. .. 6 Kaikoura .. .. .. 109 Southland .. .. .. 173 Whangaroa .. .. 3 Kairanga .. .. .. 75 Springs .. .. 124 Woodville ~ .. .. 53 Kaitieke .. .. .. 24 Stewart Island .. -191

I—H. 238.

H.—238.

AUCKLAND SHEEP DISTRICT. Return of Sheepowners and of the Number of Sheep and Lambs in each County on the 30th April, 1927, and 30th April, 1928.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. MONGONUICOUNTY (In Bay of Islands Subdivision). Adamson, Alfred, Taipa, Mangonui .. 299 238 Alison and Evans, Houhora .. .. 1,206 1,360 Atkinson, 6. R., Kaiangaroa .. .. 146 145 Baker, Jas., Herekino .. .. .. — 242 Ballard, F. E., Digger's Valley, Herekino .. 269 254 Banks, Donald, Takahue . .. .. 513 357 Barriball, 0, J. E., Oruru .. .. 299 400 Bedggood, J. H., Kaitaia .. .. 178 200 Bell, Leonard H., Kaitaia .. .. 142 243 Berghan, J. N., Ahip&ra .. .. 1,027 1,314 Berghan, Mrs. Mary Jane (o/oE. J. Berghan, 247 249 Manager), Cooper's Creek, Mangonui Bigg-wither, R. P., Kaitaia .. .. 116 199 Blank, J. G., Takahue .. .. .. 188 187 Bloomfield, P., Box 27, Kaitaia .. .. 245 Nil Blyth Bros., Blythsdale, Paranui .. I 162 221 Bourke Bros., Herekino.. .. .. 431 476 Bourke, L., Burnside, Herekino .. .. 558 508 Bowman, H., Herekino .. .. .. — 119 Brown, J. A., Kaiangaroa .. .. 1,432 1,570 Buckingham, A. G., Kaiaka .. .. 180 162 Buckingham, E. C., Victoria VaJley .. 459 475 Buckingham, H. J., Kaiaka .. .. 173 114 Budge, Gordon, Herekino .. .. — 68 Christenson, W. J., Kaiaka .. .. 96 102 Coffin Bros., Kohumaru, Mangonui .. 572 490 Costall, E. T. (private bag), Mangonui ,. 740 960 Coulter, T. J., Eairburn's .. .. 635 610 Dangen, Harry, Kaiaka.. .. .. 625 677 Dangen, Joseph, Peria .. .. .. 369 359 Dawson, James W., Victoria Valley .. 409 268 Dawson, John M., Victoria Valley .. 125 178 Dutton, H. J., Oruru .. .. .. 93 102 Dutton, Sid. (rural delivery), Ivohukohu .. 662 662 Edwards, J. D., Victoria Valley .. .. 91 502 Evans, George, Awanui.. .. .. 31 14 Evans, W. H., Houhora .. .. 407 557 Eisher, Oscar, Fairburn's .. .. 232 202 Ford, C. R., Herekino .. .. .. 658 380 Ford, C. R., Herekino .. .. .. — 355 Foster, H. G., Paraoanui .. .. 300 200 Foster, Henry D., Fairburn's .. .. 490 471 Foster, Jabez, Peria .. .. .. 1,720 2,021 Foster, John, Oruaiti, Mangonui.. .. 76 71 Foster, R. D., Komiti .. .. .. 14 164 Foster, Sam, Mangonui.. .. .. 60 51 Foster, S. G., Oruaiti .. .. .. — 384 Foster, W. G. F., Paraoanui .. .. 335 335 Francis, L. L., Te Koroa, Mangonui .. 28 64 Francis, P. R., Te Koroa, Mangonui .. 106 128 Frear, Miss E., Mangonui .. .. 252 234 Gaelic, Z. L., Houhora .. .. .. 73 56 Gardiner, A. A. (private bag), Mangonui .. 71 76 Garton, A. G., Mangonui .. .. 387 373 Garton, E. A., Mangonui .. .. 387 373 Garton, E. C., Mangonui .. .. 387 373 Garton, G. G., Mangonui .. .. 387 373 Garton, John, Oruru .. .. .. 466 364 Geddes, Alexander, Whangape .. .. 408 Nil Geddes, James, Herekino .. .. , 587 750 Geddes, John, Takahue. . .. .. 166 103 Graves, J. T., Kohumaru .. .. 275 400 Grbich, Charles, Herekino .. .. — 40 Gregory, Mrs. E. J., Herekino .. .. 350 Nil Grigg, W. R., Kaitaia .. .. . . 100 21 Hansen, Mrs. Ida, Kaitaia .. .. — 251 Hansen, P. E., Kaitaia .. .. .. 115 439 Hester, J. L., Kaitaia .. .. . . 636 722 Hill, W. H., Peria .. .. .. 558 683 Hoddle, S., Kaitaia .. .. .. 234 214 Holder, F., Kaitaia .. .. . . 843 751 Hoskins, J. W., Fairburn's .. . . 791 726 Houston and Co., Tauroa Reef, Ahipara .. i 766 1,232 Jacentho, F„ Peria ,, .. I 5,040 4,020

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30. 1927. 1928. Mongonui County—continued. Job, Hugh, Fryer's Road, Kaitaia .. 123 ! Nil Jones, W. A., Te Koroa .. .. 284 j 343 Keay, W. R., Herekino.. .. .. 964 ! 1,034 Keene, R. (o/o W. Keene, Manager), 4,407 j 3,283 Parenga Kelsall, R., Peria .. .. .. 227 350 Kershaw, Joseph J., Takahue .. .. 388 605 Kitchen, D., Victoria Valley .. .. 562 242 Kitchen, J. R., Takahue .. .. 147 166 Lamb, F. 0., Kaitaia .. .. .. 475 482 Lane, J., Totara North .. .. .. — 100 Lewis, D. H., Kaitaia .. .. .. 28 Nil Lisle, F., Rangi Point .. .. .. 9 Nil MacKenzie, P. G. L., Awaroa, Broadwood 1,537 1,418 Maria, J. Albert, Komiti .. .. 134 166 Maria, W. H., Kaitaia .. .. .. 82 52 Masters, L. M., Pukepoto .. .. 168 200 Masters, W. Shirley, Pukepoto .. . • 181 140 Masters, Walter, Pukepoto, Kaitaia .. 260 231 Matthews, A. J., Lynwood Farm, Kaitaia.. 332 452 Matthews, E. C., Kaitaia .. .. 524 850 Matthews, H. B., 34 Clonbern Road, Remuera, 699 457 Auckland Matthews, Herbert B., Eloedan, Kaitaia .. 650 597 Matthews, L. J., Aurere (private bag), 958 858 Mangonui Matthews, L. V., P.O. Box 14, Awanui ... 64 87 Matthews, Miss S. C., Kaitaia .. .. 43 43 Matthews, R. H., Box 33, Kaitaia .. 51 22 Matthews, Wi Tepana, Kenana .. .. 30 30 May, George, Kaurinui, Mangonui .. 224 215 McCraith Bros., Broadwood .. .. 1,536 1,481 McKenzie, R. P. (Estate of), Awhata, 1,138 849 Herekino (c/o A. G. Roberts, Manager for Public Trust) Meenan, J. D., and Sons, P.O., Rangiputa 153 200 Moffat, Alex (private bag), Mangonui .. 338 316 Morey, H. A. (Estate of), (e/o Mrs. H. A.), 145 189 Fairburn's Morpeth, R. B. (Estate of), (c/o T. H. 62 Nil Kenny), Kaitaia Munro, M. (Estate of), (c/o A. Munro, 1 1,261 Nil Manager), Te Hapua Murray, Arthur B., Herekino .. .. 1,023 924 Nielson. Void P., Kaitaia .. .. 357 178 Nilsson, E. J., Mangonui .. .. — 57 Olsen, J. W. (rural delivery), Mangonui .. — 72 Panther, A. E., Kouma, Victoria. Valley .. 306 307 Panther, A. E., Waimamaku Farm, Victoria 579 604 Valley Panther, H. A., Victoria Valley .. .. 377 440 Parker, H, Fairburn's .. .. .. 258 221 Paton, J., Victoria Valley .. .. — 304 Pearson, J., Peria .. .. .. 506 606 Pepi, H. A., Oruaiti Farm, Mangonui .. 94 66 Powell, A. H. H., Kaitaia .. .. 70 100 Powell, H., Herekino .. .. .. 4 11 Ramsay, Harry, Victoria Valley .. .. 834 885 Reed, A. W., Fryers Road, Kaitaia .. j 32 11 Reid, S. R., Awaroa, Herekino .. .. I 458 428 Rhodes Bros., Te Koroa, Mangonui .. ! 177 282 Rogers, A., Victoria Valley .. .. 446 460 Rogers, Joseph, Kaiaka.. .. .. 266 305 Rogers, L., Paranui, Mangonui .. . . 82 152 Rowe, James, Herekino.. .. .. 729 841 Rowe, Robert, Herekino .. .. 123 100 Shepherd, A. B., and Bros., Te Koroa .. 23 36 Shepherd, B. S., Te Koroa .. .. 37 51 Silva, Frank, Oruru .. .. .. 60 67 Simmonds, S. E., Kohumaru .. .. 468 467 Spain, Brown, and Co., Awanui North .. 47 68 Switzer, H. J., Victoria Valley .. .. 226 221 Switzer, Reuben, Victoria Valley.. .. 315 291 Taylor, J. W., Paranui, Mangonui .. j 183 120 Taylor, T. J., Paranui, Mangonui .. i 177 295

H.—23b.

AUCKLAND SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Mongonui County—continued. Thomas, George, Kaurinui (private bag), 824 743 Mangonui Thomas, Harry, Peria .. .. .. 700 805 Thompson, H. H., Victoria Valley .. i 373 347 Thompson, H. M., Pamapuria .. .. 87 Nil § Thompson, L. T., Kaiaka .. .. 174 198 Thompson, R. C., Peria.. .. .. j 140 j 101 Tracey, D. W., Victoria Valley .. .. 116 192 Tracey, George, Lagoon Flat, Victoria Valley 270 295 Tynan, Mrs. D. M., Waihopo .. .. J 185 200 Urlich, J., Herekino .. .. .. 41 Nil Veza, I., Herekino .. .. .. j 23 Nil Viokers, William, Herekino .. .. j 1,239 1,292 Vickers, William, Lower Kohumaru, Mango- 308 404 nui Warner, W. H., Takahue .. .. 00 Nil Webber, E. D., Peria .. ... .. 21 15 Wells, A. B., Kaiaka .. .. .. 189 161 White, D. A., Victoria Valley . . .. 371 260 White, James Henry, Victoria Valley .. 484 680 White, W. A., Victoria Valley .. .. 302 302 Wrathall, W. A. S., Mangonui .. .. 222 314 Wright, A. McO. L., Takahue .. .. 608 j 568 Wright, G., Takahue .. .. .. 68 i 70 Yates, Gustavus T. (private bag), Mangonui 648 j 718 64,317 [64,075 WHANGAROA COUNTY (In Bay of Islands Subdivision). Begg, Isaac Henry, Matangirau, Whangaroa 489 576 Bramley, J., Kaeo .. .. .. 55 85 Bramley, Samuel Sanford, Kaeo .. 97 79. Connolly, Dick, Kaeo .. .. .. — 13 Connolly, Mrs. M., Kaeo . . .. 14 Nil Coster, H. E., Kaeo .. . • .. 242 286 Dour, H„ Kaeo .. .. .. 330 154 Foster, A. M., Otangaroa .. .. 516 608 Foster, Alfred, Oruaiti, Mangonui .. 426 466 Foster, Alfred S., Oruaiti, Mangonui .. — 405 Foster, Clement, Oruaiti, Mangonui .. 861 758 Foster, E. F., Oruaiti, Mangonui .. 152 405 Foster, E. F., Oruaiti, Mangonui .. 405 152 Foster, E. G., Otangaroa .. .. 420 435 Foster, H. E., Otangaroa .. .. 360 j 370 Foster, H. S., Otangaroa . • .. 420 j 465 Foster, R. A. and A. S., Oruaiti, Mangonui 146 165 Foster, Roland C., Saies .. .. 285 Nil Foster, Roland C., Saies .. .. 63 Nil Frear, W., Omakukupa, Saies .. .. 405 405 Hayes Bros., junrs., Kaeo .. .. 800 900 Hayes, H., Kaeo .. .. .. 715 770 Hayes, J. W., Pupuke, Kaeo .. .. 177 246 Hone Petera, Saies .. .. .. 59 60 Hows, George N. S., Otoroa . . .. 440 113 Hows, G. N. S., P.O., Otoroa (Otaha Pro- 270 273 perty) Hows, George N., Motukawanui, Otoroa .. 105 470 Hows, I. C., Otoroa .. . . .. 2 2 Hows, Len. A., Otoroa . . .. 512 518 1 Hows, Mrs. C. (c/o I. M. Hows, Manager), 500 524 1 Matangirau, Whangaroa i Hows, Mrs. C., Whangaroa .. .. 30 46 t Hows, Thomas A., Otoroa (Motokawanui 440 ' 470 t No. 1) l Hows, Thomas A., Otoroa (Parua Property) 300 [ 347 1 Hughes, W. H., Kaeo .. .. .. 44 80 1 Johanson Bros., Kahae. Saies .. .. 149 | 186 I Kenney, A. W., Kaeo .. .. .. — 14 ( Kenney, Harold, Kaeo .. .. .. —• 4li Lane, J. S., Totara North .. .. 297 563 Lane, L. M., Totara North .. .. 76 Nil ] Lane, T. M., and Sons (Waiare property) per 998 828 ] J. Mcintosh, Kaeo ] Lane, Wilford, Kaeo .. .. .. 58 Nil ] Leslie Bros., Kaeo Property, Tepene .. 1,056 146 Leslie Bros., Tapere Property, Tapere .. — 1,290 ] Leslie Bros., Te Ngarere Property, Tapere — 178 ] Maddox, F. and E., Kaeo .. .. 565 700 ] Martin, Charles, Kaeo .. .. .. 97 96 ] McAulay, J. W. (private bag), Auckland .. — 296 McGee, W., Kaeo .. .. .. 25 36 1 Moselin, A. R., Kaeo .. .. .. — 77 ] Nesbit, Allan, Kaeo .. .. .. 255 373

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 3ft, 1927. 1928. Whangaroa County—continued. North, P. J., Otoroa, via Kaeo.. .. 197 20i Partoon, A., Waihui, Kaeo .. .. 208 208 Pram, It. T., Kaeo .. .. .. 421 401 Shepherd, A. E., Matangirau .. .. 365 490 Shepherd Bros., Onewhero, Whangaroa .. — 133 Shepherd, C. P., Onewhero, Whangaroa .. 132 Nil Shepherd, E. J. I. N., Kaeo .. .. 75 70 Shepherd, F. S. T., Matangirau .. 230 396 Shepherd, H. N., Kaeo .. .. 243 240 Shepherd, Mrs. Alice, Upokorau, Kaeo .. 89 61 Shepherd, E. W., Matangirau, Kaeo .. 185 196 Shepherd, V. A., Matangirau .. .. 1,375 2,070 Sterling, Jas., Kaeo .. .. .. 9 60 Teohu Kii, Tepene .. .. .. 356 400 Teohu Paora, Tepene .. .. .. 208 152 Toms, Thos., Tepene, Kaeo .. .. — I Whitehead, George, Kaeo .. .. 31 42 Yerkovich, S. M., Box 23, Kaeo .. .. 70 86 17,850 20,685 BAY OF ISLANDS COUNTY (In Bay of Islands Subdivision). Adkins, J. J., Waimate North .. .. j 21 22 Aickin, Arthur (private bag), Auckland .. 584 620 Alderton, Wm., Kaikohe .. .. 377 336 Allhusen Bros, (e/o A. H. Wills, Manager), 340 348 Russell Armstrong Bros., Pakaraka .. .. 103 102 Atkinson, V., Waimate North .. ... 160 144 Atkinson, W., Waimate North .. .. 719 662 Auckland Farmers Freezing Co., Ltd. (per — 204 Mr. G. Leaily, Manager), Moerewa Baker, C. F., Russell .. .. .. 630 ! 703 Baldwin, W. F., Ohaeawai .. .. 150 298 Baldwin, W. F., Ohaeawai .. .. 292 211 Bates, H. T., Kerikeri .. .. 20 Nil Bedggood, A. E., Waimate North .. 238 197 Bedggood, W. E., Waimate North .. 72 85 Bedggood, G. H., Spring Bank, Kerikeri 162 130 Bedggood, J. J., Kaikohe .. .. 150 7 Bindon, H. R., Te Ahuahu ., .. 235 Nil Bindon, H. R., Te Ahuahu .. .. 51 253 Bindon, I. J., Okaihau .. .. 209 174 Brennan, James, Taheke .. .. 305 475 Brien, J. O. (perB. Macken, Manager), Tau- — 124 tora, Kaikohe Brock, James, Marlow, Maromaku .. 255 345 Brown, F. W., Ngawha.. .. .. — 110 Brydon, A. M., Maromaku .. .. 15 Nil Burling, Alfred, Waihaha, Opua .. 863 1,488 Burns and Ferguson (e/o E. G. Broad, 2,172 2,125 Manager), Kaikohe Callington, Mary, Marlow, Towai .. .. 90 75 Cameron, J. A., Tuhipa, Kawakawa .. 193 98 Cherrington, Henry, P.O., Tuhipa .. 30 40 Choat, J. F., Puketona .. .. 899 940 Clark, S. N., Okaihau .. .. .. 334 ✓ 299 Clarke, E., Waimate North .. .. — 345 Cleave, R. F., jun., Kerikeri .. .. 34 34 Clifford, T. H., Russell .. .. 86 80 Commissioner of Crown Lands, Auckland .. 216 185 Cook, E., Marangae .. .. .. 64 77 Cook, J. A., Waimate North .. 425 409 Cotton, A. H., Tuhipa, Kawakawa .. 51 114 Courtney, Mrs. O. M., Paiaka, Towai .. 324 Nil Coutts, R., Opua .. .. .. 227 162 Coyne, P., Tapuhi, via Hukerenui .. 100 65 Cross, Puke Te Rangi, Russell .. .. 620 755 Dixon, Cecil G., Ohaeawai .. .. 261 250 Dixon, T. P., Okaihau .. .. 173 150 Dodd, Thomas, Kawakawa .. .. 80 68 Donaldson, J. H., Marangai .. .. 347 292 Dunning, S., Kaikohe .. .. .. 1,290 1,115 Dunning, W. (Estate of), (e/o S. Dunning, 1,290 1,115 Manager), Awarua, Kaikohe Edmonds, J. T., Otahau, Kerikeri .. 150 Nil Edwards, A. J., Kaikohe .. .. 234 369 Edwards, A. W., Kaikohe .. .. 589 653 Faithful, A., sen. (private bag), Omapere 300 180 Lake, Ohaeawai Fell, C., Pakaraka .. .. .. 160 275 Findlay, J. H., 18 Cresent Road, Epsom, — 120 Auckland

H—23B.

AUCKLAND SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Bay of Islands County—continued. Eletcherj A., Kiripaki, Whangarei .. — 500 Gammon, A., Awarua, Kaikohe .. 572 400 Gammon Bros., Kaikohe .. .. 1,071 1,148 Gibson, Lars, Purerua .. .. .. 141 123 Gofie, Louis Clifford, Paihia, Bay of Islands 368 448 Going, P. S. C., Maromaku .. .. 1,172 1,489 Goulton, W., Kaeo .. .. .. 71 56 Guerin, T.. Kaikohe .. .. .. 87 99 Guthrie, Donald, Kaikohe .. .. 1,495 1,685 Hall, E. G., Whangaruru South .. 637 624 Hall, R. A., Kawakawa .. .. 270 165 Halliday, J., Puketona .. .. 17 Nil Hansen, Geo. C., Purerua .. . . 172 148 Hansen, Mrs. Christina, Purerua, Russell.. 92 117 Harrison Bros., Whangaruru (per Morere 2,032 Nil Kaupalca, Manager), via Kikurangi Hedley, Alf., Tapuki .. .. .. — 60 Henley, John, Kaikohe .. .. 419 450 Hewitt, R. D. B., Otaha, via Russell .. 183 240 Hill, A., Kaikohe .. .. .. 201 114 Hingston, A. C., Ohaeawai .. .. 193 109 Hingston, Mrs. L. M., Ohaeawai .. 50 53 Hitchon, M., Kerikeri .. .. .. 572 Nil Hodgkinson, H. E., Maromaku .. .. 163 259 Holt, A. and E., Waimate North .. 252 186 Holt, Harry, Puketona, via Pakaraka .. 76 63 Hori Keretene, Otiria .. .. .. 301 311 Houson, E., Kaikohe .. .. .. 172 159 Hows and Williams (o/o Mr. R. B. Fougere, 1,019 934 Manager), Kaikohe Hurley, G. A. R., Kaikohe .. .. 426 466 Imms, William, Okaihau .. . . 826 741 Jackson, George (c/o H. Sommerville), 172 157 Russell Jackson, George P. (c/o H. Sommerville), 117 202 Russell Jackson, H. H. (c/o R. H. Halcroft, Manager), 849 585 Tautoro, Kaikohe Jenkins, Mrs. Ellen J., Kawakawa . ■ 208 156 Johnson, Mrs. A. H., Otiria .. . • 102 212 Jones, C. P. and W. D. (private bag), Auck- 2,166 2,176 land Jones, W. B., Kaikohe .. .. .. 1,532 1,612 Keropo Putoto, Kaikohe .. .. 114 62 Killen, G. E., Kaikohe .. .. .. 576 730 Killen, W. G., Awarua, Kaikohe . . .. 588 496 King Bros., Manawaroa, Russell .. .. 119 Nil King, G., Okaihau .. .. .. 287 163 King, M. B., Towai .. .. .. 1,000 1,045 Kingdon, B., Ohaeawai .. .. 233 Nil Kingdon, J. S., Ohaeawai .. .. 202 237 Knightbridge Bros., Taheke .. .. 16 21 Knudsen A., Awarua, Kaikohe .. .. 80 762 Kydd, D. H., Russell .. .. .. 496 505 Laird, A., Awarua, Kaikohe .. .. — 204 Lavery, N., Maturana, Kaikohe .. .. — 355 Lindo-Ferguson, G., Waimate North .. 400 300 Lloyd,*W. D., Awarua, Kaikohe .. 469 530 Loasby, A. G., Te Ahuahu, Ohaeawai .. 226 327 Loasby, E. R., Ohaeawai .. .. 300 449 Lomas, J., Marangai .. .. .. 208 187 Lomas, Tom, Okaihau .. .. .. 50 56 Ludbrook, Henry S., Tupetupe, Ohaeawai 2,951 3,024 Ludbrook, K. H., Pakaraka .. .. — 547 Ludbrook, Mrs. Hana, Pouerua, Ohaeawai 3,960 3,556 Lumpp and Blumhardt, Pakaraka .. 71 85 Mackereth, John, Okaihau .. .. 188 152 Mander, F. H., Pokapu .. .. 599 738 Martin, F. A., Puketona .. .. 398 337 Mason, N., Maromaku .. .. .. — 340 Mattson, C. A., Kaikohe .. .. 431 433 May, N., Kawakawa .. .. .. 115 127 May, V., Ohaeawai .. .. .. 173 39 McAulay, J. W. (private bag), Auckland .. 1,444 1,632 McFarlane, A., Awarua, Kaikohe .. 600 1,050 Molntyre, James, Kawakawa .. .. 247 232 McKenzie, James, Okaihau .. .. 245 264 MoKenzie, R., Waimatenui, via Dargaville 178 258 McNicol, J. M. (Nelson and McNicol), (per 1,702 1,920 A. Durrant, Manager), Motatau Morfette Bros, (per L. Morfette), Kaikohe.. 776 774 Morfette, E., Kaikohe .. .. .. — 166 Mountain, H. H., Waimate North .. 1,386 1,367 Mountain, S. F., Waimate North .. 684 662 Mountain, W. C., Purerua .. .. 4,079 4,841

| No. of Sheep Oil April 30,1 April 30, I 1927. 1928. Bay or Islands County—continued: Mowbray, Mrs. Mary, Kaikohe .. . t 405 405 Neill, H., Kawakawa .. .. .. 264 662 Nelson, F. W., Topuhi, via Hukerenui .. — 425 Nelson, J. W., Tapuhi, via Hukerenui .. 1 325 315 Nelson, Mrs. D. M., Tapuhi, via Hukerenui 218 Nil Nelson, W. S. (private bag), Auckland .. 1,587 2,030 Nesbit, A. H., Motoroua, Kaikohe .. 587 797 Neumegin, Wm. (c/o W. Cecil Taylor, 1,096 864 Manager), Pakaraka Nisbet, C. L., and Co., Matarawa, Kaikohe 809 581 Nixon, F. W., Marangai .. .. 371 413 Nixon, H. J., Marangai .. .. 558 494 Noy, James, Scoria Flat, Moerewai .. 89 106 Nukutawhiti Estate (c/o T. Bassett, 4,694 6,055 Manager), Kaikohe Orr, F. W., Waimatenui .. .. 1,357 1,464 Orr, J. H., Kaikohe .. 1,288 1,391 Orr, J. H., Kaikohe .. .. .. 220 297 Orr, J. H, Pytchley Property, Kaikohe .. 562 339 Palmer, W., Awarua, Kaikohe .. .. 1,466 1,236 Parratt, W. A., Kaikohe .. .. 160 152 Paul, J., Ohaeawai .. .. .. 66 34 Phyn, A. T., Towai .. .. .. 295 230 Pollock, Misses A. and M. (c/o W. Parrott), j 299 Nil Kaikohe Pou, E. and K., Kaikohe .. .. 137 240 Pou, E. and K., Kaikohe .. .. 102 Nil Raikes, W. C., Ohaeawai .. .. 449 427 Rewha Tuta (or Sydney), Rawhiti .. j 71 61 Rhodes, J., Tapuhi, via Hukerenui .. i — 75 Riddell, George (Estate of), Marako, Kerikeri | 3,153 2,432 Rihari Bros., Purerua .. .. .. 50 Nil Rihari Kiri, Purerua .. .. .. 50 41 Rintoul, D., Kaikohe .. .. .. — 552 Rintoul, G. A., Waimatenui .. .. — 365 Ritchie, J., Kaikohe .. .. .. 387 680 Roberts, H., Pakaraka .. .. .. 76 Nil Ross Bros., Maromaku .. .. .. 784 815 Russ, F. C., Kaikohe .. .. .. 3,377 3,545 Shirtcliffe, A., Okaihau .. .. 1,164 1,106 Shortridge, J., Opua .. .. .. — 356 Slatter, G. D., Kaikohe .. .. 790 600 Smith, Henry, Okaihau .. .. 182 59 Smith, Mrs. Frances C., Ohaeawai .. 705 830 Smyth, John F., Whangae, Kawakawa .. 245 324 Somerville, Hugh, Russell .. .. 108 111 Spence, William A. C., Moerewa .. .. J 202 220 Stewart, W. P., Pakaraka .. .. 61 166 Studholme, P., Waipapa .. .. 995 1,197 Tabuteau, J. A. M., Kawakawa .. .. 345 205 Tabuteau, J. A. M., Kawakawa .. .. 155 332 Tane Bros., Pakaraka .. .. .. 160 73 Thomas, L. H., Marangae .. .. 44 69 Tilson, R., Karetu, Kawakawa .. .. 183 163 Twizell, J., Okaihau .. .. .. 108 124 Walker, E. L„ Pakaraka .. .. 591 604 Walker, Ralph, Pakaraka .. .. — 36 Wallace, J. V., Motatau .. .. — 1,221 WaranaEwa (Estate of), (o/o Kuru Warana, 173 160 Manager), Rawhiti Ward, G., Waipapa .. .. 73 629 Wells, John E., Okaihau .. .. 1,118 1,165 White, I., Okaihau, Rangiahua .. .. 339 364 White, J. E., Rangiahua .. .. 48 36 Whitelaw, M. J., Russell .. .. 981 584 Willcocks, F., Waimatenui .. . . 600 900 Williams, T. B., Okaihau .. .. 586 657 Wilson, Ridley, Puketona .. .. 354 249 Worsp Bros., Kerikeri .. .. .. 3,320 1,800 Wright, Arthur H., Kaikohe .. .. 700 881 Wright, K. W., Pungaere Property, Kamo. . 816 914 101,425 106,306 HOKIANGA COUNTY (In Bay of Islands Subdivision). Abraham, V. A., Mangamuka .. .. 1,902 2,142 Alexander J. G., Rangiahua .. . . 684 559 Andrad, J. D. (rural delivery), Kohukohu.. —• 556 Anderson, J. N., Wekaweka .. .. 152 j 143 Andrews, A. S., and Sons, Opononi .. 1,318 I 1,393 Atkins, G. A., Broadwood .. .. 370 I 418 Ayrton, John, Whirinaki, Hauturu .. 437 ; 210 Ayrton, John (New York), Whirinaki .. 180 463

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AUCKLAND SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on No. of Sheep on — April 30, April SO, — April 30,1 April 30, 1927. 1928. 1927. 1928. ' ' " " " j Hokianga County—continued. Hokiancia County—continued. Baker, F. J. and F. N., Opononi .. 481 570 Irvine, Gerard J., Runaruna .. .. 1,277 386 Baxter, C. Eyre (private bag), Rangia.hua.. 581 765 Irving, Newell (private bag), Kohukohu .. 1,176 1 1,110 Baxter, S. Eyre, jun. (private bag), ! 343 316 Jackson, W. J., Whirinaki .. .. 502 I 496 Rangiahua Jaooby, C. I., Wekaweka .. .. 346 j 633 Beattie, R., sen., Waimamaku .. .. 115 141 Jamieson, J., Oue, Rawene .. .. —• 218 Beattie, R. J., Waimamaku .. .. — 102 Jellick, M., Tutekehua .. .. .. 417 469 Beazley, J., Broadwood.. .. .. 8 Nil Jenson, Chris., Taheke .. .. .. 101 85 Beazley, Maxwell, Motukaraka .. ..I 1,402 1,925 Jones, F., Waiotemarama .. .. 91 I 121 Beazley, Messrs. J. N. and W., Paponga .. 1,031 1,420 Jordan, T. N. (private bag), Auckland .. 313 j 393 Bell, Mclntyre, and Co., Punakitere .. 5,947 5,929 Julian, J., Tutikehua .. .. .. 442 j 388 Benson, W. J. (T. A. Hodgson, Manager), 144 100 Kelly, Maurice, Waima .. .. .. 400 [ 358 Paponga Kendall, E. G., Mitimiti .. .. I 376 j 742 Bond, L. W., Kohukohu .. . • 132 235 Kjoller Bros., Broadwood .. .. 474 ; 450 Boreham, C. V., Paponga .. .. 756 759 Leach Bros., P. and W., Kohukohu .. 350 416 Bott, E. L., Taheke .. .. . . 162 142 Leader, D., Paponga .. .. .. 266 300 Bourke, L. H., Waiotemarama, via Opo- 35 24 Lees, F. A., Umawera .. .. .. 177 136 noni Lee, Mrs. B. C., Broadwood .. .. 39 Nil Bracy Bros., Waimamaku .. .. 356 371 Lewis, F. E., Utakura .. .. .. 1,383 1,497 Bracy, D. C„ Waimamaku .. .. 86 138 Lisle, F., Whangapi .. .. .. — 312 Bracy, V., Waimamaku .. .. 42 41 Lowe, E. R., Waimamaku .. .. 384 415 Brandso, K. J., Panguru, Hokianga .. 113 253 Mackenzie and Suominen, Messrs. (e/o 823 1,032 Brindle, Captain, Rawene .. .. 50 143 A. Mackenzie), Kaitaia Buchanan, G., Broadwood .. .. 480 440 MacKenzie, James, jun., Broadwood .. 467 548 Cameron, D., Mangamuka .. .. 152 159 Mansbridge, Harold, Broadwood.. .. 504 579 Carman, F. G., Broadwood .. .. 814 866 Martin, H., Runaruna .. .. .. 400 406 Carman, F. G., jun., Kohukohu .. .. 337 312 Mason, H. E., Waimamaku .. .. 497 j 511 Carman, N. E., Broadwood .. .. 307 303 McCowan, T. W., Rawene .. .. — 41 Carman, Samuel, Broadwood .. .. 822 845 McDonald, D. J., Horeke .. .. — 56 Church, G. P., Te Karai, Kohukohu .. 183 255 McGovern, H. I), (c/o James Neil), 1,054 769 Clapham, M. G., Kohukohu .. .. 820 544 Taikawhana Classen, C. F., Rawene .. .. .. 66 194 McGrath, J., Broadwood .. .. 273 346 Cochrane, F., Rawene .. .. .. — 203 McGrath, J., Broadwood .. .. 127 164 Colesby (Estate), (A. Marris, Manager), 20 3 Mclntyre, D. B., Umawera .. .. 102 142 Kou'tu McMullein, W., Waimamaku .. .. 380 446 Conroy, Sid., Broadwood .. ... 321 307 Minchin, T., Broadwood .. .. 333 450 Convoy, P. E. A., Broadwood .. .. 286 | 334 Nash, Fred Jas., Te Karae (rural delivery), 300 350 Corfield, A. J., Waimamaku, Hokianga .. 301 411 Kohukohu Corfield, Edwin, Waimamaku, via Opononi — 27 Nash, Thos., Paponga .. .. .. — 138 Corfield, J. A., Waimamaku .. . • 338 415 Neill, James, Taikawhana .. .. 275 418 Craig, A. J., Mangungu, Horeke .. .. 305 277 Newman Bros., Broadwood .. ., 1,720 1,800 Crallan, J. R., Mangamuka .. • • 703 663 Newton, Herbert C., Kohukohu .. .. 400 387 De Andrad, Lewis, Broadwood .. 306 327 Nixon, C. H., Rawene .. .. .. 280 283 Doar, Charles, Wekaweka .. . • 500 450 Norton, F., Wekaweka, via Opononi .. — 21 Dugmore, C. E., Kohukohu .. 299 311 Ogle, J. J., Rangiahua .. .. .. 104 124 Dugmore, George, Kohukohu .. .. 416 479 Page, W., Waimamaku . . .. .. 403 315 Dyer. W. H., Paponga .. .. • ■ 54 I 116 Pederson, P., Wekaweka .. .. 100 100 Enwright, A. E., Runaruna .. .. ; 561 591 Pederson, T., Wekaweka .. .. 52 j 46 Faithful, A., jun., Okaihau .. . • 530 900 Pettman, A. V. (rural mail delivery), Opononi 639 137 Fell, W. S. (rural delivery), Oponini . . 158 179 Philipps, F. R., Kohukohu .. .. 462 j 500 Ferguson, J. D., Rangiahua .. .. — 170 Porritt, C. H., Tutekehua .. .. 1,010 1,014 Ferguson, J. Neil, Rawene .. ' .. 495 580 Powick, M. (rural mail delivery), Opononi.. 810 792 Fergusson, John, Broadwood .. .. 632 663 Price, Frank A., Taheke .. . . 1,445 1,683 Flood, George P., Rawene .. 50 117 Ramsay, H. V., Taheke .. .. 71 125 Flood, Michael John, Utakura .. .. 229 235 Rawson, G. F., Rawene.. .. .. 600 606 Flood, R. P., Utakura .. .. • • 84 78 Reilly, Owen (Estate of), (per E. J. Hallahan, 223 Nil Ford, C. M., Herekino .. .. • • — 172 Trustee), Waimamaku Giles, A. F., Rawene .. .. •• 1,516 1,676 Renwick, H., Punaketere .. .. 1,062 1,868 Godfrey, G. C., Runaruna .. •• 1,520 1,777 Robbins, A. C., Wekaweka .. .. 81 92 Goodhew, E. J., Taheke .. 36 29 Robertson, C. M., Tutekehua .. .. 1,294 1,438 Gregory, Arthur, Broadwood .. .. 1,140 1,292 Robertson, G., Broadwood .. .. 24 Nil Grounds, William, Kohukohu .. .. 620 573 Rogers, A. H., Runaruna, Hokianga .. 895 966 Gurney, W. F., Kohukohu .. .. 58 43 Rogers, H., Kaikohe .. .. .. — 98 Guthrey, C. A. (c/o W. Knudse), Taheke .. 1,369 1,180 Rogers, Sol., Kohukohu .. .. 60 51 Hall, Eugene F., Waimamaku .. .. — 32 Routlev, John, Kaikohe .. .. 890 864 Hallahan. T. J., Waimamaku .. .. 532 587 Searle, W., Motukaraka.. .. .. 2,528 2,098 Halliwell, F., 10 Station Terrace, Remuera 499 Nil Shopland, J., Rangihahua .. .. 108 61 Hanlon, T. W., Whirinaki .. .. 182 423 Smith, Dr. S. M., Rawene .. .. 1,558 * Harris, George, Mount Farm, Broadwood .. 363 344 Smith, F., Waiotemarama .. .. 39 51 Harris, H. C., Box 33, Kohukohu .. 30 33 Suomimen, Kjalmar, Kohukohu .. .. 554 813 Hawke, Mrs. A., Broadwood .. .. 179 142 Templeton, H., Putahu, Umawera .. 1,572 2,206 Hawkins Bros., Kohukohu .. .. 2,881 2,726 Trigg, W. B., Utakura .. .. 83 123 Hawkins, Chas. R., Broadwood .. .. — 266 Tullock, J. E., Kohukohu . . .. 818 818 Hawkins, P., Broadwood .. .. 376 484 Vaughan, Joseph, Kohukohu .. .. 948 970 Hehir, Thomas. Runaruna .. .. 1,418 1,702 Waimamaku Land Company (Manager), 263 189 Hick, Arthur G„ Broadwood .. .. 305 267 Wekaweka Hicks Bros., Kohukohu .. .. 300 306 Waireia Estate (Wm. Welsh, Manager), 3,235 3,470 Hives, J. O., Oue, Rawene .. .. 1,880 1,S00 Pangaru Holland, F., Broadwood .. .. 568 880 Walker, F., Broadwood.. .. .. 250 300 Holland, Henry, Whirinaki .. .. 161 Nil Warmington, E., Kohukohu, Hokianga .. 526 590 Holland, R., Runaruna.. .. .. 267 , 258 Welch, F., Kohukohu .. .. .. 798 1,081 Houston, J., Broadwood .. .. — 408 Wells, Charles J., Okaihau .. .. 407 406 Hook, Leonard "R„ Waimamaku .. .. 273 285 White, C. S., Rangiahua .. .. 82 312 Humm,L., Punakitere (rural mail), Kaikohe 62 61 White, George Edward, Waimamaku .. 380 1 322 Humphreys, H. G., Paponga .. .. 644 457 White, W. H., Taheke .. .. .. 610 j 605 Hunia, Wm., Runaruna .. .. — 410 Whitefield Bros., Paramu, Rawene .. 365 ' 799 * Return received too lftte for inclusion.

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AUCKLAND SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on I April 30, April 30, 192V. 1928. Hokianga County—continued. FJ Whittaker Bros., Rangiahua .. .. 353 275 Wiggins, R., Te Karae, Broadwood .. 136 240 Wight, G. E., Taheke .. 776 670 Wright, M. E., Rawene .. .. .. 123 356 Wylie, T. (rural mail delivery), Waimamaku 57 83 Yarborough, Alfred G. C., Paponga .. 3,840 3,740 91,658 198,834 WHANGAREI COUNTY — (In Whangarei Subdivision). Alexander, H. Seott, Pakotai .. .. 982 747 Alison, W., Pakotai .. .. .. 4,441 5,487 Allan, Robert, Pakotai .. .. .. 3,477 3,273 Allison, A., Kamo .. .. .. 104 65 Attwood, A. G., Onerahi .. .. 134 138 Aubrey, R. H., Parua Bay .. .. 282 212 Austin, G. E., Marua .. .. .. 9 204 Babe Bros., Waikiekie .. .. .. 456 328 Babe, R. W., Waikiekie .. .. 184 154 Batten, F. H., jun., Canes, Waipu .. 758 774 Baxter, R., Waipu .. .. .. 98 87 Beasley, A. V., Parua Bay .. .. 136 152 Beasley, F. L., Parua Bay .. .. 110 93 Beasley, J. B., Parua Bay .. .. 260 339 Beasley, Joseph, Parua Bay .. .. 93 125 Beech, Vincent, Ruatangata East, via Kamo 133 152 Bell, W. J., Kauri, Whangarei .. .. 514 414 Bennett, L. E. M., Kiripaka (rural delivery) 80 110 Berridge, Herbert, Waikiekie .. .. 623 769 Bishop, E. A., Pakotai .. .. .. 343 640 Blake, Thomas N., Pakotai .. .. 5,800 5,476 Boakes, P. W., Mangapai .. .. 152 150 Bodle, Donald W. S., Ruatangata East, via 104 104 Kamo Bowman and McKay, Waipu .. .. 100 595 Bruce, G. A., Waipu .. .. .. 480 444 Campbell, 1). C., Parua Bay .. .. — 288 Campbell, R. M., Kamo .. .. 241 442 Carter, A. E., Mangapai .. .. 357 432 Carter, E. W., Mangapai .. .. — 149 Carter, G. V., Mangapai .. .. 85 54 Carter, J. H., Mangapai ,. .. —- 22 Carter, P. S., Mangapai.. .. .. 214 255 Cheeseman, G. G., Kiripaka .. .. 182 163 Child, G. E., Maungakaramea .. .. 720 712 Chisholm, W. A., Kauri.. .. .. 112 106 Christie, A., jun., Pakotai .. .. 2,900 2,855 Clegg, J., Mowhane .. .. .. — 134 Clements, E., Kiripaka .. ... .. 1,312 1,566 Clements, H., Ngunguru .. .. 99 130 Clemo, P. F., Kiripaka .. .. .. 225 243 Clemo, Mrs. S. J., Kiripaka .. .. 102 203 Cliff, E. A., Waiotira .. .. .. — 916 Cliff, V. G., Waiotira .. .. .. 400 654 Coles, W. H., Hikurangi .. .. 37 Nil Cook, W. C., Maungakaramea .. .. 13 Nil Corbett, R. J., Miniwhangata .. .. 1,294 1,488 Cork Bros., Vinegar Hill, Whangarei .. 749 767 Coxhead, G, Kauri .. .. .. 305 265 Crawford, H. A., Maungakaramea .. 30 Nil Crawford, John, Woodside, Maungakaramea 80 83 Crawford, T., Otuhi .. .. .. 160 137 Croft, Hanna, Whakapara .. .. 24 269 Davidson, C. E., Taurikura .. .. — 204 Dawson, E. F., Maungatapere .. .. 262 Nil Devlin, A., Matapouri .. .. .. 335 491 Dingle and Son, 28 Khyber Pass Road, 1,502 1,729 Auckland Donaldson Bros., Whareora .. .. 621 588 Douglas, R. M., Tahere .. .. 46 46 Drake, R. A., Aponga, via Kamo .. 40 Nil Dunford, A. W., Ruatangata .. .. 626 788 Durham, R. S., Waipu .. .. .. 210 178 Dyer Bros., Kamo .. .. .. 2,183 2,213 Dysart, G. O., Pakotai .. .. 1,145 800 Earnshaw, J., Kamo .. .. .. 72 Nil Ellin, E. M., Whangarei .. .. 787 707 Ellis, Thomas, Kamo .. .. .. 8 9 Eyes, A. E., Houto .. .. .. — 59 Finlayson, A. A., Aponga .. .. 2,395 1,640 Finlayson Bros., Mangapai .. .. 1,384 1,382 Finlayson, C. H., Aponga .. .. 1,420 1,741 Finlayson, D. J., Kamo.. .. .. 305 258 Finlayson, R. D., Aponga .. .. 144 219 Foote, Charles W., Helena Bay .. .. 580 Nil

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Whansabei County—continued. Foster, H. G., Ruatangata .. .. 100 04 Fraser Bros., Waiotira .. .. .. — 747 Fraser, H. C., Titoki .. .. .. ],985 Nil Fraser, J. D., Kamo Road, Whangarei .. 977 1,335 Fraser, J. J., Maungatapere .. .. 1,540 2,422 Fraser, R. (No. 2, rural delivery), Whangarei 20 35 Freeman, A. E., Tanekaka .. .. 600 608 Galpin, A. L., Whangarei .. .. 29 Nil Going, F. C., Marua .. .. .. 852 1,030 Going, J. C., Kamo .. .. .. 407 356 Going, P. H., Kamo .. .. ' • • 108 294 Gomez, Joseph, Hikurangi .. .. 260 240 Gordon, W., Waipu .. .. .. j 103 128 Graham, J., Mangapai .. .. .. 161 133 Graham, William, Mangapai .. .. 290 472 Grantham, B. L., Kamo .. .. J 351 290 Greenan, Miss M., Marua .. .. j — 1,051 Griffin, T. J., Kamo .. .. .. 156 168 Gunson Bros., Waikiekie .. .. | 945 1,071 Hailes, R. M., Hikurangi .. .. 50 250 Ham, F., Kara, Whangarei .. .. 328 450 Hamilton, William D., Kamo .. .. 1,554 1,370 Harrison and Saunders, Marua .. .. 233 219 Harrison Bros., Whangaruru 1 .. .. — 2,082 Hart, Frank, Waipu .. .. .. 238 242 Hartnell, Henry, Waikiekie .. .. 223 363 Harty, T. D., Parua Bay .. .. 309 315 Hawkin, G. G., Maunu .. .. .. 97 91 Hay ward Bros., Maungakaramea .. 1,113 1,124 Heape, Arthur S., Pakotai .. .. 750 920 Heath, J. H., Aponga .. .. .. — 50 Heaton, F., Tenekaha .. .. .. 204 190 Henwood, P., Maungatapere .. .. — 80 Hewlett, H. E., Mata .. .. .. 602 569 Hewlitt, H. 0., Mata .. .. .. — 35 Hilford, L. B., Oakleigh .. .. — 80 Hill, Roland, Otuhi .. .. .. 38 20 Hodge, R. R., Ruatangata West .. 140 140 Hodge, W. P. (rural delivery), Aponga .. 310 318 Holgate, W. D. Kiripaka .. .. 182 125 Hunter, H. G., Parakao .. .. 327 383 Hunter, W. E., Whangarei .. .. 32 185 Hurst, H. J., Kauri .. .. .. 107 88 Jessop, J. W. (private bag), Hikurangi .. 414 Nil Johnson, L. A., Waikaraka, Whangarei .. 755 Nil Kerr, Geo., Mangatapere .. .. — 100 Kerr, W. A., Riponui .. .. .. 91 Nil Kershaw, Mrs. J., Aponga .. .. 18 23 Keyte, Richard, jun., Onerahi .. .. 165 194 King, George, Riponui.. .. .. 835 1,176 King, H., Ruatangata .. .. .. 189 36 King, Joseph, Riponui.. .. .. 140 142 Laing, D., Pakotai .. .. .. — 162 Laing, J. S., Pakotai .. .. .. 675 620 Lamb, M. L. and P. J., Otuhi.. .. 1,256 1,123 Lamb, N. J., Otuhi .. .. .. 484 521 Lee Bros., Mangapai .. .. .. 100 62 Le Vaillant, J., Waikiekie .. .. 12 122 Lewin, A. J., Whananaki .. .. 520 500 Livingston, J. (Estate of), (H. McDonald, 912 896 Manager), Maunu, Whangarei Logan, J. B., Pakotai .. .. .. 1,322 1,651 Long, H. B., Hikurangi.. .. .. — 48 Maedonald, A. G., Pakotai .. .. 1,276 1,623 Mannington, A. C., Maungatapere .. 153 12 Mason, S., Waikiekie .. .. .. — 145 Mason, S., Waiotira .. .. .. — 145 McAdam, Mrs. Bessie, Taipuha .. .. — 160 McAllister, W., Mangapai .. .. 6 12 MeBeth, I)., Poroti .. .. .. 127 Nil MeBeth, Murdock, Kauri .. .. 46 116 McCardle, A. C., Titoki .. .. 100 10 McConnell Bros., Mangapai .. .. 1,177 1,008 McCullough, Alfred J., Tauraroa .. 152 Nil McCullough, Geo., Mangapai .. .. — 204 McCullough, G., Mangapai .. .. 72 204 McGregor, Colin, Parua Bay .. .. 707 611 McGregor, D. W., Waipu .. .. 128 137 McGregor, J. M., Waipu .. .. — 138 McKay, A. J., Kinross, Kamo .. .. 1,797 2,723 C., Waipu .. .. .. 305 458 McKay, Daniel, Entrance, Waipu .. ' 321 371 McKay, Donald R., North River, Waipu 422 480 McKay, J. R., Cave, Waipu .. .. 521 426 McKay, R. M., Waipu.. .. .. 229 270

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AUCKLAND SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Whangabei County—continued. McKay, William A., Waipu . . .. 235 118 McKenzie, Alex., Mangapai .. .. 403 409 McKenzie, Duncan, Waipu .. . . 455 446 McKenzie, J. D., Takahiwai .. .. 365 450 McKenzie, R. S., Awaroa, Whangarei .. 138 210 McLean, D. J., Birdgrove, Waipu .. 285 Nil McLean, D. J., Waipu .. .. 250 125 McLean, J. IX, Finlayson's Brook, Waipu .. 304 406 McLcan, J. McD., Pine Hill, Waipu . . 50 Nil McLean, T., Waipu .. .. .. —• 270 McLennan, Angus, Cove, Waipu .. 261 261 McLennan Bros., Kamo No. 1 .. 607 253 MoLennan Bros., Kamo No. 2 .. 264 253 MoLennan, J. C., Waipu .. .. 367 402 MoLennan, J. M„ Waipu .. .. 236 246 McLennan, Kenneth, Tahere .. 480 455 McLennan, P. C., Kauri .. _. . — 420 McLeod, Mrs. Donald, Hikurangi . . 689 679 Millar, J. and W., Kara .. ■ • 461 Nil Millar, W., Kara .. .. .. — 494 Milward, P., Finlayson's Brook, Waipu .. 306 287 Moore, B., Moengawahine .. .. — 2,158 Moreland, W„ Waipu .. .. . . 175 231 Morgan, J. H., Houto .. .. .. 743 779 Mornesy, M., Tangiteroria .. .. 1,150 901 Morrison, J., Matapouri .. .. 1,613 1,571 Murdock, A. J., Whangarei .. .. 480 118 Neale, Thomas, Marua.. .. •. 110 212 Nelson, L. R„ Titoki .. .. .. 568 1,642 Newman, R., Kamo .. .. .. 104 107 O'Callaghan, Misses E. M. and A. (rural 490 598 mail), Onerahi O'Neill, A. J., Kauri .. .. .. — 785 Ormandy, W. R., Mangapai .. .. 61 21 Paddison, R., Maungakaramea .. .. 90 Nil Palmer, W. L., Mangapai .. 45 52 Parkin, A., Maunu .. .. .. — 203 Peat, James, jun., Taraire, Kauri .. 153 ' 161 Peat, James, jun., The Rockies, Kauri .. 759 12 Pepperell, C. H., Houto .. .. 380 292 Peters, W. J., Waikiekie .. .. 414 484 Phillips, Stanley, Box 35, Whangarei . . 306 Nil Phyn, R. G., Riponui .. .. .. 17 11 Pilbrow, P., Waipu .. .. .. 315 510 Plaisted, W. G., Glenbervie, Whangarei .. ! 50 64 Porter, T. E., Maungakaramea .. .. I 213 185 Price, E., Otuhi, Whangarei .. .. 94 144 Pullin, Arthur E., Aponga .. .. 246 329 Rawnsley, James, Pakotai .. .. 836 926 Redmond, T. E., Box 8, Onerahi .. 408 307 Reed and Son, Mangapai .. .. — 122 Rintoul, Andrew, Huarau .. .. 1,015 Nil Ritchie, J. G., Pakotai .. •• 1,343 1,322 Roberts, R. D., Ruatangata .. .. 138 154 Robinson, Alfred J., Taurikura .. .. 228 245 Ross, J. M., Parua Bay . . .. 629 640 Rowntree, G. W., Waikieki .. .. — 15 Rudolph, W., Pakotai .. .. .. 44 560 Rushbrook, Charles, Ruatangata East, via 88 102 Kamo Russek, Mrs. Elizabeth, Tauraroa .. 204 303 Russell, A. G., Maungatapere .. .. 1,014 1,050 Russell, W. S„ Kamo .. .. .. 50 50 Sands, H., Waipu .. .. .. 60 83 Sands, Herbert L., Kiripaka .. .. 146 191 Serjeant, A. B. and S., Ruakaka.. .. 197 200 Shield, W. N., Cave Farm, Waipu .. 437 497 Sinclair, D. R., Kauri .. .. .. 210 204 Sloane, H. B., Maunu, Whangarei .. 1,722 1,094 Smith, Albert M., Tahere .. .. 287 314 Smith, C. F., Tahere .. .. .. 143 35 Smith, F. J., Titoki .. .. .. 876 948 Smith, W. H. H., Kamo .. .. 239 217 Somerville and O'Neill, Kauri .. . . 610 Nil Somner, A. H., Braigh, Waipu . . .. 261 261 Stainforth, R. H., and Fletcher, Kiripaka .. 2,441 1,999 Stephen, A. and J., Charlton, Waiotira .. 1,248 1,286 Stevens, W., Brookfield, Waipu.. .. 115 153 Sutherland, M. D., North River, Waipu .. 82 84 Symes, A. C., Whangarei .. .. 2,259 2,366 Tapley, Mrs. F. M., Waipu .. . . 247 182 Tennant, H. B., Aponga .. .. 262 440 Thomas, W. H., Tikipunga .. .. 32 33 Thomson, J. H., Kamo .. .. 12 24 Thomson, Mrs. M, M., Tauraroa . • 304 280

No. of Sheep on April 80, April SO, 1927. 1928. Whangarei County—continued. Thorburn, A. W., jun., Parua Bay .. 530 200 Timewel! and King, Whangarei .. 260 250 Todd, Mrs. Margaret, Mania .. .. 280 300 Todd, T. M., Marua .. .. .. 12 Nil Trewin Bros., Marohemo .. .. 1,692 1,700 Turner, H. J., Otuhi .. .. .. 90 103 Vanhoutte, P., Ruatangata .. .. — 50 Vining, C., Whangarei .. .. .. 295 316 Vyle, E. A., Otaika, Whangarei .. 420 457 Wakelin, Walter, Whangarei .. .. 140 520 Walker, A. N., Maungakaramea . .. 503 Nil Watson, P. G., Kamo Road, Whangarei .. 128 138 Watson, T. W., Ruakaka .. .. — 147 Webb, Luke, Helena Bay .. .. 390 394 Webster, C. R., Pakotai .. .. — 642 Weir, W. T., Tauraroa .. .. .. — 157 Wentworth, L. N., Kiripaka .. .. — 221 Williams, H. E., Parua Bay .. 9 Nil Wilson, C. R., Waiaruke (private bag), 307 318 Whangarei Wilson, N. J., Kamo .. .. .. 3,905 6,030 Wilson Portland Cement Company, Portland 1,541 1,124 Wilson, Thomas, Manaia Park, Ruakaka .. 101 102 Wood, D. T., P.O. Box 94, Whangarei .. 1,117 1,096 Wood, J. G., Puhipuhi, Wharapava .. 322 437 Woolhouse, E., Tauraroa .. .. 634 727 Wooly, W. H., Matapouri .. .. 882 736 Worsnop, J., Ruatangata .. .. 37 1,200 Worsp Bros., Whangarei .. .. 5,341 5,304 Wraek, H. S., Whangarei .. .. 558 426 Wright, A., Pakotai .. .. .. 676 Nil Wright, E. G., Maungakaramea .. 193 230 Wright, John, Waipu .. .. .. 300 398 Yates, E. A., Ruatangata .. .. 463 25 Yates, F. A., Ruatangata West .. 14 344 128,766 141,712 OTAMATEA COUNTY (In Whangarei Subdivision). Anderson, James, Pukerata .. .. 802 657 Ariell, John B., Thorne, Paparoa .. 977 1,030 Bagnall, Henry Thomas, Mangawai .. 264 255 Balderston, D. R. L., Kaiwaka .. .. 450 685 Ball, C., jun., Matakohe .. .. 76 Nil Ball, C. W„ Matakohe .. .. .. 75 73 Battersby, C. H., Tokatoka .. .. 84 Nil Betts, W. R., Ararua, Matakohe .. Ill 12 Birtles, J., Huarau .. .. .. 349 63 Bowmar, D., Mangawai.. .. .. 1,100 770 Boyde, J. T., Paparoa .. .. .. 254 397 Brljevich, Joseph, Huarau .. .. 87 65 Brown, James E., Tara, Mangawai .. 132 150 Brown, Leonard Charles, Tara, Mangawai.. 400 350 Bull, Arthur, Mareretu .. .. .. 487 608 Bull, Roger H., Batley .. .. .. 480 413 Bull, R. E„ Batley ' .. .. .. 444 360 Campbell, David, Matakohe .. .. 150 164 Causer, A. O., Rowsello.. .. .. — 249 Causer, C., Post-office, Rowsell's .. 196 230 Causer, John, Lennox Hills, Rowsell's .. 186 Nil Christensen, H. W., Ararua, Matakohe .. 304 249 Cliff, H. and G., Waiotira .. .. 542 652 Cliffe, G. K„ Paparoa .. .. .. 638 Nil Cliffe, James A., Paparoa .. .. 608 822 Cliffe, Mrs. E. A., Paparoa .. .. 655 591 Coates, J. G., E. K., and E. T. R., Matakohe 2,090 3,147 Coates, Thomas, Orakei P.O. .. .. 1,757 Nil Coulter, W., Kaiwaka .. .. .. 450 Nil Craven Bros., Ruanai .. .. .. — 170 Cross, James, Bellfield, Paparoa .. .. 171 157 Cullen, D., Maungaturoto .. .. — 342 Cullen, J., Maungaturoto .. .. 265 177 Cullen, J. A., Maungaturoto .. .. 399 402 Cullen, R. S., Maungaturoto .. 210 ': 163 Dawson, W. R., Kaiwaka .. .. 318 364 Dodd, E. H., Maungaturoto .. .. — 204 Dodd, H. M., Maungaturoto .. .. — 300 Dodd, J. T. Huarau .. .. .. — 479 Dodd, P. A., Glen Allan, Maungaturoto .. 714 Nil Dodds, Alexander, Paparoa .. .. 167 162 Dodds, R., Paparoa Railway .. .. 1,058 738 Dods, T., Mareretu .. .. .. 516 706 Donaldson, P. J., Ranganui .. .. 503 848 Downs, T. F., Rehia ., ,, • • 620 762

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AUCKLAND SHEEP DISTRICT —continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Otamatea County—continued. Draper, H., Huarau .. .. .. 273 298 1 Dreadon, Alfred, Te Parahi, Matakohe .. 931 1,056 1 Dreadon, Charles, Rehia, Tokatoka .. 737 920 1 Efford, Robert, Totara Farm, Paparoa .. 143 128 I Elicott, A. H. (Estate of), Marahemo .. 700 500 1 Evans, E. O., Paparoa .. .. .. 50 45 ] Fenwiek, Mrs. I). L, Paparoa .. .. 329 320 Fergus, D., Marohemo .. .. .. 101 102 Finlayson, Alexander (Estate of), Maunga- 1,630 1,635 turoto Finlayson Bros, (c/o J. Kerr), Rehia .. 2,714 3,140 Finlayson, E. K., Ruawai .. .. 952 I Nil Finlayson, H. S. and N. K., Maungaturoto 600 585 Finlayson, M., Pukerata, Maungaturoto .. : 859 | 1,427 Finlayson, P. A., Ruawai .. 1,573 i 1,722 Finlayson, R. S,, Maungaturoto .. .. 406 397 Finlayson, Rod., Ruawai .. .. | 1,400 1,268 Flower, H. E., and Son, Maungaturoto .. j 18 25 Fraser Bros., Marohemo .. .. 225 348 Gill, F. F., Wairere .. .. .. 430 457 Hames Bros., Wairere .. .. .. j 67 I Nil Hames, G. M., Paparoa Railway, P.O., 215 | 266 Kaipara Line Hames, Rowland, Huarau .. .. ' 262 | 184 Hanna, L. C., Whakapirau .. .. J 381 j 418 Hargreaves, E., Batley .. .. • • j 500 550 Hastie, R., Mangawai .. .. .. 333 385 Hellier, H., Marohemo .. .. .. 288 266 Heslop, G. W., Mareretu .. .. 154 Nil Hewitt, W. C., Box 229, Hamilton .. 371 Nil Hill, Arthur, Maungaturoto .. .. 689 626 Hill, Percy and Thomas, Marohemo. .. 546 690 Hill, R. A., Tamahunga, Kaiwaka .. 564 684 Hillier, W. C. M., Parahi, Matakohe .. 374 393 Holmes, S. S., Marohemo .. .. 130 173 Huband, W. E., Lyndwood, Maungaturoto 176 147 Hudspith, W. H., Mareretu .. .. 158 156 Irwin, J., Ruanai .. .. .. — L 8 Jeffs, E. S„ Matakohe .. .. .. 204 200 Jenkins, G. A.. Marohemo . .. .. 1,357 ! 1,244 Judd, A. J., Bickerstaff.. .. .. 1 — 573 Judd, B. C., Maungaturoto .. .. 634 : 630 Judd, F. R., Birkerstaff .. .. — ! 440 Judd, V., Maungaturoto .. .. 30 27 Judd, W. A., Maungaturoto .. .. 309 244 Judd Bros. E. H. and L. H., Biokerstaff .. — 902 Kirk, A. E., Ararua, Matakohe .. .. 680 337 Leach, C. A., Maungaturoto .. .. 154 161 Leaf, N. F. B., Matakohe .. .. 503 469 Leslie, A. J., Kaiwaka .. .. . ■ 18 17 Lindquist, A., Paparoa .. .. .. 399 391 Linnell, G. F„ Batley .. .. .. 505 519 Linnell, G. F., Kaiwaka .. .. 3,463 3,829 Linnell, George F., jun., Kaiwaka . . 708 856 Linnell, J. E., Batley .. .. . . 713 , 710 Linnell, T. F., Kaiwaka .. .. 380 ' 300 Linton, W., Lindum Grange, Batley .. 1,189 1,114 Littin Bros., Kaiwaka .. .. . . 524 394 Lonsdale, T. W., Marahemo .. . . 506 Nil Macfarlare, J. B., Whakapirau .. . . 558 940 Maras, M., Huarau .. .. .. I — 151 Martin, A. A., Paparoa .. .. .. j 216 228 Massey, Harry, Wairere .. . 602 Nil Massey, J. R., Wairere .. .. -. I 310 290 McAdam, R. G., Mareretu .. . . 392 358 MoClean, J. A. and A. B., Kaiwaka .. 134 132 McClean, J., Kaiwaka .. .. - . — 136 McCarroll, R., Mareretu .. . • j 308 306 McConaughy, A., Pahi .. .. .. 226 j 310 McCormick, Mrs. A. E. (c/o W. J. Peters, i 948 Nil Manager), Waikiekie McMillan, W. S., Maungaturoto .. .. 13 57 McRae, M. (Estate of), Maungaturoto .. 1,317 1,610 McSkimming, R., Waikiekie .. .. ! — 1,094 Metcalfe and Sons, Matakohe .. . . 724 740 Mills, G. T., Totara Downs, Kaiwaka . . 20 62 Mills, J. F., Ararua, via Matakohe .. ; 1,542 1,647 Mould, F. J. J. N., Railway Post-office, ' 464 485 Maungaturoto Mould, N. W. G., Railway Post-office, 150 127 Maungaturoto New, G., Pahi .. .. .. 156 158 Noble, Alexander, Ararua, via Matakohe .. 482 420 Nutsford, Thomas V., Mareretu .. .. 357 300 Page, A. V., Paraki, via Matakohe ,. 102 172

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30. 1927. 1928. Otamatea County—continued. Paige, R. L., Warleigh, Whakapirau, Kaipara 200 79 Petley, G., Paparoa .. .. .. 198 Nil Porter, J., Tokatoka .. .. .. 175 Nil Reyland, William H., Matakohe .. .. 67 67 Rintoul, Andrew, Huarau .. .. — 975 Roadley Bros., Batley .. .. .. 1,126 1,102 Saunders, A. H., Wairere .. .. 51 28 Sehiska, E., Kaiwaka .. .. .. 458 410 Scott, C., Ruanai (rural delivery) .. —• 49 Simpkin, R., Kaiwaka, North Auckland .. 40 60 Simpkin, W. 6., Rehia .. .. .. 120 131 Smith, A. L., Matakohe.. .. .. 241 175 Smith, 6., Matakohe .. .. .. 947 888 Smith, H. and F., Ararua, P.O., Matakohe 300 260 Smith, William, Matakohe .. .. 785 600 Snelling Bros., Maungaturoto .. .. ], 103 129 Spick, G. T., Paparoa .. .. .. 284 253 Stevens and Massey, The Pines, Paparoa .. 295 405 Stewart Bros., Kaiwaka .. .. 331 336 Stewart, Malcolm, Kaiwaka .. .. 440 518 Stewart, Mervyn B. R., Kaiwaka .. 73 119 Taylor, L., Paparoa .. .. .. 99 123 Thomas, W., Lloyd Avenue West, Mount 573 508 Thompson, W. 0., Rehia .. .. 162 Nil Tibbits, Arthur H., Ngahere Lake, Paparoa 128 Nil Trewin Bros., Marohemo .. .. 1,876 2,001 Trounson, J. H., Paparoa .. .. 285 261 Vincent, T. R., Tokatoka .. .. 761 764 Wallis, T. H., Whakapirau .. .. — 152 Walker, A. W., Maungaturoto .. .. 205 222 Watkins, K., Kaiwaka .. .. .. 60 110 Wharfe, Alfred J., Mangawai .. .. 665 645 Whyte, John N., Matakohe .. .. 347 324 Wilson, Alfred, Paparoa .. .. 599 508 Wilson, Norman, Mareretu .. .. 180 187 Wilson, T. and R., Arcadia, Paparoa .. 251 571 Wilson, T. and R., Paparoa .. .. 526 184 Wintle, Claude, T&ra, Mangawai .. .. 500 285 Worthington, A., Mareretu .. .. 198 350 Zwies, Leopold, Whakapirau .. .. 150 Nil 74,465 74,144 HOBSON COUNTY (In Whangarei Subdivision). Adams Bros., Waimatenui .. .. 633 677 Allan (Executors, Estate of I. C. Allan), 1,117 958 (private bag), Dargaville Ambury, T., Mititai .. .. .. 466 448 Ballantyne, T. A., Pukehuia .. .. 1,048 1,158 Barclay, J. G., Pukehuia .. .. 1,424 1,453 Bassett, Thomas, Te Kopuru .. .. 1,704 1,899 Battersby, C. H., Mititai .. .. — 74 Bayly, G. T., Muka Station, Dargaville .. 3,140 2,860 Beattie, R. M., Mount Albert, Auckland .. 1,200 1,045 Bell, R. J., Te Karaka, Tangowahine .. 7,365 8,296 Bergham, T. W., Dargaville .. .. 768 312 Best, E., Tokatoka .. .. .. 200 Nil Biddies, John, Maungarata, via Dargaville 2,657 2,730 Bird Bros., Aranga .. .. .. 590 545 Blake, S. J. (Estate of), Tangowahine .. 2,157 3,005 Blowes, W., Pukehuia .. .. .. 647 623 Bourke, H. C., Kirikopuni .. . . 490 550 Boys, John Donald, Kirikopuni .. .. 356 583 Bradley, G. H., Arapohue .. .. 460 394 Burnside, J., Tangowahine .. .. 54 Nil Cann, R., Aranga .. .. .. 388 193 Carpenter, C. T., Waimatenui .. .. 270 310 Chadwick, T. W., Aratapu .. .. 1,049 1,320 Christensen, J. L., Pukehuia .. .. 420 455 Clark, W. G., Dargaville .. .. 354 255 Clayton, J. H., Waimata Settlement, Darga- 550 527 ville Clear, H. P., Dargaville.. .. .. 550 615 Clements, R. E., Dargaville .. .. 43 18 Coleman, Benjamin, Tangowahine .. 717 666 Condon Bros., Aratapu .. .. . . 52 169 Crawford, F. E., Tangowahine .. .. 1,494 1,850 Crawford, W., Dargaville .. .. 95 Nil Cummings, W. G., Waimatenui .. .. 400 ! 400 Dalbett, W., Kirikopuni .. .. 100 I 100 Danks, A., Hoanga .. .. .. 142 1 158 Davidson, E. G., Maungarata .. .. 944 929 Davidson, L. G„ Maungarata ,. . . 624 I 810

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2—H. 238.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Hobson County—continued. Downey, G., Aranga .. .. .. 958 552 Farrand Bros., Te Kohuroa, Dargaville .. 733 766 Franklin, H., Pakotai .. .. .. — 267 Gant, T. G, Okahu .. .. .. 406 400 Glink, John, Red Hill, Te Kopuru . . 335 424 Groves and McKenzie, Waimatenui .. 430 500 Hailes (Executors of) and Ward, Tangiteroria : 3,887 3,728 Hall, W. T., Oranoa .. .. . . 63 70 Hamlyn, A. E., Arapohue .. .. 297 317 Harding, A. E., Aroa, Mangawhare .. 1,329 1,521 Harding, A. E., Mangaru, Tangowahine .. 2,217 2,415 Harding, Edwin, Dargaville .. .. 3,403 3,014 Hawkins, Thomas G, Tangowahine .. 983 696 Hawkins, Thomas H., Tangowahine . . 570 566 Heape, E., Pakotai .. .. . . 499 411 Heath, A. G, Tutamoe .. .. . . 154 109 Heath, S., Tutamoe .. .. .. 142 153 Heath, W. N., Tutamoe .. . . 110 4 Hemphill, James, Dargaville .. ... 1,014 1,010 Horrobin, H., Tangiteroria . . . . 450 500 Koyle, R., Arapohue .. . . . . 356 344 Hume Bros., Maropiu .. .. .. 739 917 Humphreys, F. W., Onetea .. . . 487 495 Isaacs, W., Dargaville .. .. . . 33 29 Jensen, T. H. and I., Oranoa . . . . 413 411 Johanson, F., Flax-mill .. .. 15 100 Jones, Charles, P.O., Mangatu . . .. 320 321 Jones, F., Pouto .. .. .. — 369 Jones, T. C., Pukehuia .. .. .. — 830 Keene, H., sen., Farmer, Pukehuia .. — 49 Kemp Bros., Pouto .. . . . . 140 134 Kena Bros., Pouto .. .. . . 410 410 Kerr, C., Maropiu .. . . . . 255 255 Kerr, Robert C., Oranoa .. .. 649 511 Knightly, G. J., Pakotai .. .. — 72 Larsen, A., Pukehuia .. . . .. 30 .Nil Legarth, F. F., Omana, Dargaville .. 337 140 Lendrum, G., Te Kopuru .. .. 421 326 Liggett, R., Tikinui . . .. .. 293 259 Linder, Peter, Whatoro.. .. .. 887 997 Lyons, M. J., Waihue .. .. .. 707 896 Mackey, E. H., Waimatenui .. .. 613 665 Marchant, Robert G., Kaihu .. .. 255 207 Martin, J. A., Tangowahine .. .. 685 724 Martin, W., Tangowahine .. .. 562 662 Massey, D., Onetea .. .. .. — 328 Massey, Horace, Onetea .. .. 483 448 Matieh, P., Oranoa .. .. .. — 50 Mati Miach, Dargaville .. .. .. 107 113 McCallum, C. T., Whangarei .. . . 12 Nil McCraith, Robert, Donnelly's Crossing . . 915 Nil MeCraith, T., Mamaronui .. .. 205 Nil McCullough, A., Aranga . . . . 13 Nil McDermott, Peter, Onetea .. .. 1,148 1,144 McGowan, H. and E., Maropiu .. .. 437 615 McKay, G., Kairara . . .. .. 204 280 McKenzie, A. L., Waihui, Dargaville . . 290 247 McKenzie, H. D., Waimatenui . . . . 674 720 McLean Bros., Waimatenui .. .. 209 52 McLean, W. J., Mangatu .. .. — 100 McLennan, J. W., Onetea . . .. 620 548 McLeod, D. L., Pouto Property, Woodhill. . 872 960 Meale, J. H., Whatoro . . ' .. . . 200 400 Meyer, A. A., Pakotai .. .. .. — 570 Middelton, D., Kaihu .. .. .. — 46 Miosivich, Paul, Te Kopuru .. . . 547 539 Montgomery Bros., Mititai .. . . 391 366 Montgomery, R., Mititai .. . . 5 Nil Morgan, W. A., Aratapu .. .. — 48 Morresey, M., Tangiteroria .. .. 1,383 1,171 Morrin, N. G., Maungarata .. . . 424 462 Morris, P. T. B., Pakotai .. . . 835 915 Mudford, J. E., Aranga.. .. .. — 505 Murphy, E., Te Karaka, Tangowahine .. 3,740 3,658 Nash, J., Tangiteroria .. . . . . 560 658 Nathan, Ross Piera, Maropiu .. .. — 64 Newman, C., Pouto .. .. .. 1,726 1,768 Newman, W. C., Oranoa .. .. 704 317 Nilsson, J. A., Whatoro .. .. 1,547 2,891 Oldfield, Oliver, Waimata Settlement, Darga- 426 436 ville Olesen, F., Whatoro .. .. .. j 365 450 Orr and Cummings, Waimatenui.. .. 665 613 Osbaldiston, J., Mamaranui .. .. j 185 180 Osborne, Philip (rural delivery),Tangowahine i 488 417

No. of Sheep on April 30, April :{0, 1927. 1928. Hobson County—continued. Palmer F. F., Pukehuia .. . . .. 32 62 Palmer 1 , F., Te Karaka, Tangowahine .. — 288 Parker, Mrs. J., Tutamoe .. .. 38 31 Paton, W., Donnelly's Crossing .. .. — 96 Pedersen, S., Waimata Settlement, Darga- 607 536 ville Peltman, R. S., Aranga.. .. .. — 533 Pomare, Wiremu Hare, Pouto .. .. 334 270 Presland, J., Onetea .. .. .. 631 866 Pulham, C. 0., Dargaville .. .. 62 2.17 Quilty, Thos., Donnelly's Crossing .. — 849 Rikys, A. G., Te Kopuru .. .. 2,319 2,750 Rintoul Bros., Waimatenui .. .. 405 Nil Rintoul, J. J. L., Waimatenui .. .. 517 1,350 Roberts, W. .T. (private bag), Dargaville .. 3,289 3,560 Roberts, N., Pakotai .. .. .. — 728 Rountree, G. G., Pukehuia . . 140 450 Sanders, Mrs. A. E., Tangiteroria .. 584 343 Schepens, Emile, Waimatenui .. .. 2,000 2,142 Schick. F. G., Tangaihi .. .. .. 1,226 1,456 Simkin, A. H. .. .. .. .. 88 Simpkin, H. E., Arapohue .. .. 116 111 Simpkin, Joseph, Arapohue .. .. 66 55 Simpkin, W., Lenton Grove, Mangawhare.. 1,207 1,307 Simpkin, Walter, Arapohue .. .. 1,438 1,087 Slade, H. J., Riverview, Dargaville .. 671 648 Sloane, Joseph H., Pukehuia .. . . 772 Nil Snowdon and Tier, Hoanga .. .. 196 130 Sommerville, W. G., Black Hill .. .. 1,636 2,182 Stanfield Bros., Onetea .. .. .. — 114 Stonex Bros., Pukehuia.. .. .. 590 664 Studholme, J., Mititai .. .. .. 866 935 Swanwick, R., Waimata Settlement, Darga- 148 123 ville Sylvia, F. W., Arapohue .. .. 382 500 Thorne, S. H., Tangowahine .. .. 649 815 Thornton, R., Maungarata (private bag), 492 600 Dargaville Trounson, V., Maropiu .. .. . . 207 15 Turner, H. D., Mangatu . . 102 105 Walker, H., Onetea .. .. .. 387 484 Ward, A., Mamaranui .. . . .. 98 115 Ward, F. W., Pukehuia.. .. 328 261 Waterson, J., Pukehuia.. .. 626 596 Wilkins, E. N., Mititai .. .. .. — 77 Williams, A. L., Hoanga .. .. 2,200 2,249 Williams, J. H. B., Mangarata, Dargaville 2,429 2,140 Wilson, James G., Glen Orchard. Mititai .. 1,076 1,146 Woods, G. V., Waimata Settlement, Darga- 340 305 ville Wordley, A. G., Dargaville .. .. 24 21 Wright, G. F., Whatoro .. .. 324 385 Wright, W., Onetea .. .. .. — 681 Young and Thomson, Box 56, Dargaville .. 658 545 Young, J. R., Mititf>i .. .. .. 42 59 111,889 121,080 RODNEY COUNTY (In Auckland Subdivision). Andrews, C. W., Kaipara Flats .. .. 57 134 Andrews, E., Farmer, Ahuroa .. .. — 983 Andrews, Ernest, Windmere, Kaipara Flats 238 808 Andrews, H. R., Glentworth, Kaipara Flats 174 385 Annison, W. A. (c/o C. Hansen, Manager), 76 100 Mohiketa Island (private bag), Auckland Ashton, Harry, Whangateau .. .. 239 198 Baddeley, C., Pakiri .. .. .. — 204 Baker, E. W., Fenbrook, Puhoi .. .. 725 655 Barker, S. J., Warkworth . . .. 140 127 Barker, G. P., Fenbrook, Puhoi .. .. 223 183 Barr, J. M., Makarau .. .. .. 3,596 Nil Bayer, A., Puhoi .. .. .. 126 40 Bayer, John, Tahekeroa .. .. 477 490 Bayer, Joseph, Tahekeroa .. .. 69 68 Bayer, Wenze, Puhoi .. .. .. 83 90 Bayley, G. T. (c/o J. McEwen, Manager), 1,630 Nil Whangaripo, Wellsford Berger, G. O., Ahuroa . . .. .. 42 32 Berger, J., Ahuroa .. .. .. 61 61 Blackwell, J. H., Hakaru .. .. 310 290 Boler, A. S., Frithwood, Tauhoa .. .. i 99 127 Bowman, Walter, Streamlands (rural de- 162 160 livery), Kaipara Flats Breese, C. M., Kaipara Flats .. .. 402 ; 375 Breese, Darcy. Kaipara Flats .. .. 394 S 374

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I No. of Sheep on j April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Rodney Counts - —continued. Brookes, A. E., Wharehine, Port Albert .. 217 210 Buchanan, J. L., Matakana Lower . . 100 Nil Buchanan, J. L., Warkworth .. .. — 143 Came, M. P., Woodlands, Whangaripo .. 192 184 Campbell, A. (Estate of) (c/o W. R. Camp- 27 Nil bell), Matakana Campbell, W. R., Matakana .. . . 176 323 Carran, Daniel, Streamlands (rural delivery), 337 441 Kaipara Flats Clay den, H. G., Warkworth .. .. j 153 66 Clayden, T. A., Matakana .. . . 180 \ 151 Clifford, T., Ahuroa .. .. .. ! 176 150 Coulter, W. C., Te Arai.. .. .. — 640 Colledge, H. L. (c/o. Mr. W. Morrison. — 86 Manager), Way by Croker, Samuel W., Matakana . . . . 394 394 Culling, W. H., Box 15, Solway, Warkworth 867 Nil Davie-Martin, Messrs. S. A. and A., Wood- 145 186 cock's Day, G. M., Waiteitei Settlement, Wellsford 68 67 Day, John, Tawharanui .. .. 93 66 Dennis, A. E., Pukapuka, via Puhoi .. — 98 Dennis Bros., Puhoi .. .. .. 34 31 Dibble Bros., Way by .. .. .. 284 j 466 Dill, F. G., Atuanui, Kaipara Flats .. 303 351 Duck, T. H., Tomarata . . .. 499 514 Dudding, W., Parahaki, Port Albert .. 504 530 Dunningham, A. E., Ahuroa .. .. 621 Nil Edwards, S., The Pines, Warkworth .. 621 700 Ellis, C. C. (rural delivery), Kaipara Flats 14 j Nil Emtage, G. S., Warkworth .. .. 112 72 Fyfe, \V. M., Whangaripo .. . . 184 307 Gibbs, John, Hoteo North .. .. — 45 Goldsworthy, R., Sea View Farm, Mullet 117 136 Point Grant, G. Z., Farmer, Way by .. .. — 1,032 Grant, J. V., Kokako . . .. . . 328 346 Grant, W. R., Farmer, Way by .. .. — 1,000 Green, G. T., Matakana ' .. . . 197 232 Green, W. A., Matakana . . . . 183 173 Greenwood, I. D., Leigh .. .. — 120 Greenwood, J. B., Leigh .. .. 389 366 Greenwood, Mrs. Mary Hannah, Dovedale, 406 531 Leigh Grimmer, F. J. (rural delivery), Kaipara 335 531 Flats Gubb, Thomas A., Hoteo .. .. 5,125 6,120 Guy, A. D., Sea View Station, Wharehine .. 5,565 5,317 Harding, Maurice, Te Hana .. .. 638 456 Harper, A., Pakiri .. .. .. 453 521 Harris, G., Pakiri .. .. .. 66 57 Hawken, Charles, Ahuroa .. .. 170 94 Hey wood, L., Te Hana .. .. 50 50 Heywood, R., Matakana .. .. 119 121 Hood, Andrew, Kaipara Flats .. .. 191 i 166 Hooper and Gardner, Glorit .. .. 1,033 745 Hooper, Henry A., Glorit .. .. 505 480 Hudson, E. A., Nga Totara, Kaipara Flats j 559 500 Hughes, William H. D., Mahurangi .. 352 305 Hyde, W. J., Takatu, Matakana .. | 912 1,737 Jenkins, T. O., Ahuroa .. .. 3 108 Johnson, A. P., Kaipara Flats .. .. 49 43 Johnston, N. B., Kaipara Flats .. 243 373 Jones, D. M., 23 Russell Street, Stanley Bay, 250 200 Devonport Jones, Francis, Kaipara Flats .. .. 150 192 Kawkings, P. W., P.O., Kaipara Flats .. 488 444 Kempt, D. M., Leigh .. .. .. 154 204 Kenealey, D., Whangaripo, Welliford R.D. 377 424 King, F. T. L., Warkworth .. .. — 22 King, J. M., and Sons, Warkworth .. | 218 303 Kraack, Carl D., Waiwhiu, North Auckland 157 200 Kraack, W. (rural delivery), Kaipara Flats 180 99 Lawrie, J. F., Mahurangi .. .. 188 160 Leach, J. E., Wellsford .. .. 413 754 Le Gallais, Kenneth, Tauhoa, Rodney 846 861 County Levet, G. and P., Wellsford .. .. 981 985 Linton, F. R., Kaipara Flats .. .. 601 764 Logue, H. P., Tomarata .. • .. 784 671 Martin, A. A. D. and W. J. D., Ahuroa .. 630 680 Martin, A. D., Daveydale, Woodcock's .. 714' 831 Martin, Albert Davie, Woodcock's .. 205 202 Martin, J. D., Gavieside, Woodcock's .. 142 187 Mason, G. H., Kaipara Flats .. .. — 270 Mason, John, Tauhoa .. .. .. 633 603

I — — No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Rodney County—continued. MeElroy, W. F. and A. L„ Puhoi . . 1,775 1,831 McRae, G. R., Hoteo North, Wellsford .. 348 258 Meiklejohn, L. W., Fern Glen, Big Omaha.. 224 179 Middlemas, B. W., Matakana .. .. 107' 122 Morrison, James, Kaipara Flats .. 650 884 Morrison, S., Red Bluff, Warkworth .. 336 296 Newcombe, S., Tauhoa .. .. 182 6 Nilson, E. A., Warkworth .. .. 191 Nil Oldfield, F. J., Rockmount, WellsfOrd .. 1,380 1,520 Ormond, Miss Fanny (e/o R. Ross, Mana- 2,220 1,069 ger), Kaiwaka Palmer, Charles H., Glorit .. .. 319 372 Parker Bros. (c/o. A. M. Harmer), Whauhine —• 5,688 Parker, K. A., Wellsford .. . . 68 41 Parkes, Henry, Matakana Lower .. 242 193 Parry and Struthers, Piikapuka .. .. — 427 Parry, H. T. (e/o D. W. Kemp, Manager), j 398 328 Pukapuka Paul, John, Ahuroa .. .. .. 27 10 Payne, W., and Sons, Port Albert . . I 360 370 Petrie Bros, (rural mail), Whangaripo .. ! 1,088 1,243 Phillips Bros., Kaipara Flats .. .. 355 404 Phillips, E. V., The Briars, Warkworth .. 60 60 Phillips, Frederick, Streamlands .. I 162 142 Phillips, Mark, Waiwhiu .. I 40 72 Pool, J. H., Tomarata (rural delivery), | — 557 Te Hana Poyner, Mrs. Annie, Komokoriki .. 190 138 Prictor, A. G., Wellsford .. .. 213 163 Pritehardt, C. H., Hakaru .. .. 309 308 Ramsbottom, L., Warkworth .. .. 23 Nil | Rauner, Edward, Big Omaha .. .. 15 78 Rauner, George, Puhoi .. .. 160 152 Rauner, John, Puhoi .. .. .. 220 197 i Rauner, Joseph, Puhoi .. .. 200 284 Rauner, M., jun., Puhoi .. .. 39 35 Rauner, Toney, Tahekeroa .. .. 280 264 ! Rayner, A., Matakana Lower .. .. 200 215 Rayner, A., Whangaripo .. .. 70 47 • Remiger, B., Puhoi .. .. .. 908 J 978 ; Rice, D., Tomarata .. .. .. I 280 j 300 Robieson, E. F. J., Matakana .. .. 16 I 62 I Russek, Herbert, Puhoi .. .. 647 j 854 Russell, N. E., Warkworth .. .. — 770 Ryan, Butler Miller, Tyone, Hakaru .. 504 525 Ryan, T. B., Te Hana .. .. 602 ! 630 Sanderson, A. W., Ahuroa .. .. 1~> 11 Scandrett, Thomas H., Mullet Point .. 257 74 Scandrett, T. H., Mullet Point . . .. 61 197 Schischka, B., Puhoi .. .. .. 92 j 82 Schischka Bros., Waiwera .. .. 836 1,054 Schischka, Leonard Frederick, Puhoi .. 234 ; 336 Scholium, B., Puhoi .. .. .. 218 83 Scholium, Wenz.l, Puhoi .. .. 737 630 Scholium, William J., Hillier's Farm, Puhoi 385 506 Scholium, William J., Puhoi .. .. 480 485 Scholium, W. J., Puhoi, Ahuroa Farm .. 480 315 Shannon, Miss Ellen, Tomarata.. .. 208 202 Shaw Bros., Whangaripo .. .. 850 910 Smith, C. E., Warkworth .. .. — 42 Smith, F. D., Wharehine .. .. 146 93 Smith, Joseph, Matakana .. .. 100 100 Smith, L., Matakana .. .. .. 150 140 Smith, R. N., Port Albert .. .. 265 ; 292 Smith, Sydney, Port Albert .. .. 22 i Nil Smith, William, Wellsford .. .. 60 j 63 Smith, William T. K., Wharehine .. 260 | 233 Smyth, G. and R., Kaipara Fiats .. 236 j 539 Smyth, Richard, Box 2, Kaipara Flats .. 236 j 539 Stcventon, R. Horatio, Woodland, Tauhoa 500 1,000 Stewart, J., Helensville .. .. 177 Nil Straka, C. A., Puhoi .. .. .. — 177 Straka, Charles, Puhoi .. .. .. 997 461 Stuart, D. Wilson (rural delivery), Kaipara — 49 Flats Thompson, G. E., Port Albert .. . . 75 48 Thompson, J. Wyatt, Kauri Grove, Kaipara 431 418 Flats Thomson, V. P., North Albertland .. 155 122 Tilford, Jas., Puhoi .. .. .. 381 360 Tolhopf, Frank, Ahuroa .. .. 242 : 243 Tolhopf, Joseph, Puhoi .. .. 204 j 214 Tolhopf, Martin, jun., Puhoi .. ... j 84 J 89 Tolhopf, William, Puhoi .. .. i 282 | 297 Trotter, Mrs. A., Box 6, Warkworth ... 33 42 Turnwald, John, Puhoi .. .. j — 316

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AUCKLAND SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Rodney County—continued. Turnwald, Joseph, Tahekaroa . . . . 350 350 Turnwald, Lorenz, Puhoi . . .. 112 132 Vermeil, G. W., Kaipara Flats .. .. 897 Nil Vipond, E. A., Whangaripo .. .. 300 295 Vipond, Edward, Kaipara Flats .. 344 324 Vipond, Joseph, Matakana . . .. 81 62 i Webber Bros., Matakana .. .. 950 829 Week, John J., jun., Lower Waiwera .. 203 247 Week, Joseph, jun., Woodcock's .. .. 203 213 Week, Paul, Puhoi .. .. .. 67 15 Week, Robert Joseph (Cowan's Bay), Pohue- 225 200 hue, Warkworth Week, Robert Joseph (Pine Grove), Pohue- 193 50 hue, Warkworth Week, Wenzl, Makarau .. . . 102 80 Wenzlick, John Joseph, Puhoi .. .. 130 118 Wenzlick, Martin, Puhoi .. .. 194 206 Wenzlick, Vincent, Puhoi .. . . 196 188 Wharf Bros., Linton, North Albertland .. 545 536 White, W. R., Woodcock's .. .. 494 706 Wilson, I. G., Matakana .. . . 333 451 Wilson, John (c./o I. G. Wilson), Matakana 1,005 1,264 Wilson, Misses Sarah and B., Stockyard, 168 141 Pohuehue Witheford, W. G., Wharehine .. .. 73 Nil Wood, E. V., Wellsford .. .. — 92 Woodcock, A., jun., P.O., Woodcock's, 280 244 Warkworth Woodcock, Alfred, Woodcock's .. .. 325 336 Woodcock, A. T., Leigh .. .. — 184 Woodcock, C. C., Ahuroa .. .. 243 220 Woodcock, Daniel, Woodcock's .. .. 114 140 Woodcock, F., Kaipara Flats .. .. 258 350 Woodcock, F. E., Woodcock's .. .. 391 437 Woodcock, W. S., Ahuroa .. .. 45 45 Worker, N. A., Wellsford .. . . 435 307 Worthington, J. W., Whangaripo, Wellsford — 554 W right, G. R., Matakana .. .. 180 Nil Wyllie, A. W., Warkworth .. .. 337 465 Yates, Miss M. P., Eyer's Point, Te Hana 91 Nil Yates, Miss M. P., Te Hana .. .. 176 176 Yates, W. and J., Te Hana .. .. 124 95 Young, James, Matakana, Tawharanui .. 129 283 Yubt, P. C., Kokako .. .. .. — 15 77,293 85,805 GREAT BARRIER ISLAND COUNTY (In Auckland Subdivision). Bailey, Robert, Tryphena . . . . 174 244 Blackwell, Adam, Tryphena (private bag), 460 527 Auckland Blackwell, J. R., Tryphena .. .. 141 145 Blackwell, T., Tryphena, Great Barrier .. 97 98 Blackwell, W. R., Tryphena . . .. 146 143 Blythe, A. D., Nagle Cove, Great Barrier .. 1,036 Nil Cave, W. H., Tryphena.. .. .. 149 185 Davies, M. T., Motairehe . . .. 375 516 Davies, Robert, P.O.,Motairehe, Great Barrier 166 204 Eyre, C. F., Tryphena, Great Barrier . . 536 755 Finn Bros., Port Fitzroy .. . . 802 814 Gordon, H., Okonga P.O., Great Barrier .. 456 Nil Gray Bros., Okonga, Great Barrier .. 174 180 Mabey, W. G., Okiwi, Great Barrier . . 700 859 McLean, W. C., Port Fitzroy . . .. — 985 Medland Bros., Woolstone, Tryphena . . 609 663 Osborne, Charles N., Tryphena .. .. 345 525 Osborne, G., Tryphena .. . . . . 322 372 Overton, Thomas H., Okonga, Great Barrier 1,646 1,820 Paddison, E., Karaka Bay, Port Fitzroy . . 422 474 Ryan, Mrs. M. F., Okupu, Great Barrier . . 479 Nil Sanderson, J., Okupu, Great Bariier .. 150 299 Sanderson, Mrs. A. W., Okiwi .. .. 703 867 Todd, George, Tryphena . . .. 23 26 Warren, P., Port Fitzroy .. .. 367 434 10,478 11,135 WAITEMATA COUNTY (In Auckland Subdivision). Anderson, E., Helensville .. .. 5,127 6,295 Annandale, V. H., Taupaki .. .. 102 83 Auckland City Council, Town Hall, Auck- 536 315 land Barr, J. M., Makarau .. .. .. — 2,481

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Waitemata County—continued. Bayer, A. J., Upper Waiwera .. .. : 84 100 Bayer, Franz, Upper Waiwera .. .. ( 50 100 Bayer, John P., Upper Waiwera.. .. j 267 226 Bayer, Joseph, Upper Waiwera .. . . 232 205 Bayley, G. T., Wharepaka, Woodhill .. 703 Nil Beeher Bros., 11. M., Kaukapakapa .. 2 12 Bell, A., Helensville .. .. .. 4,026 4,483 Bethell, J. N., Te Hinga, Waitakere ■. 545 600 Bishop, R., Helensville .. .. .. 258 370 Bishop, William, Maeratahi, Helensville . . 509 770 Board, Charles Moss, Kumeu .. .. 228 208 Body, Mrs. E. J., Dairy Flat .. .. 65 60 Bradley Bros., Box 32, Helensville . 305 340 Bridson, T. A., Silverdale . . . . j 4 7 Buckland, M. (o/o A. Buekland and Sons, 3,675 4,168 Box 6), Auckland Buckland, M. .J., South Head, Helensville 3,52] 4,126 Bull, Henry, Rewiti .. .. .. j 698 Nil Christian, A., Swanson . . .. .. — 156 Christian, A., and Son, Swanson .. .. 445 324 Cochran, J. and M. F., Oratia .. .. j 154 188 Coghban, W. N., Waimauku •. . . j •— 171 Colgan, A., Upper Waiwera .. .. ! 130 121 Colgan, J. H., Kaukapakapa . . . . 101 101 Craig, A., Mototapu Island .. . . 299 16 Craig, J. J., Omana Company, Waiheke 1,022 Nil Island Dearlove, J. H.. Kaukapakapa .. .. 62 Nil De Brabandere, R., Titirangi .. .. 190 123 Drinnan, James, Kaukapakapa .. .. 220 289 Drinnan, L. G. H., Kaukapakapa .. 30 137 Drinnan, Robert, Kaukapakapa .. .. 214 284 Drinnan, William H., Kaukapakapa .. 612 550 Ellett, Walter James, Helensville .. 22 242 Escott, William, Dairy Flat .. .. 220 153 Evans, J. B., Parkhurst .. .. 1,837 2,229 Fennell, R. C., Parakakau . . . . 203 176 Fennel], William, Forest Grove, Parakakau 344 254 Fifield, Jesse, Helensville . . . . 54 48 Fletcher. Mrs. E.. Waimauku .. .. 463 665 Foster, J. D., Waimauku .. .. 146 74 Funke, G. W., Dairy Flat .. .. 66 62 Glanville, Henry P., Parakakau .. .. 480 611 Hamilton, T., Maymount, Kaukapakapa . . 233 354 Hawkes, A. P., Silverdale .. .. 236 353 Hellyer, George, Parakakau .. .. 79 46 Hobbs, E. J., Arkles Bay, Whangaparoa .. 304 424 Hobbs, E. J., Arkles Bay, Whangaparoa .. 152 157 Hobson Farm, Ltd., Wharepapa.. . . 285 174 Houghton, John H., Muriwai Downs, Wai- 1,114 1,698 mauku Hunter Bros., Waitakere .. .. 134 132 Jeffs, W., Dairy Flat . . . . .. 35 14 Jordan, J. B., and Son, Kaukapakapa .. 285 331 Jordon, 0. E., Kaukapakapa .. .. 799 885 Kerr-Taylor, Mrs. Amy, Waimauku .. 61 Nil Lambert, Mrs. Annie, Upper Waiwera .. 86 139 Lambert, W. R., Parakakau .. .. 83 85 McCarroI, H. S., Woodhill .. .. 229 Nil McCathie, D. S., Kaukapakapa .. .. 36 47 McDonald, G. A., Parkhurst, Helensville .. 86 376 MeEldowney, James, Titirangi .. .. 158 243 MeKenzie, A. G., Kaukapakapa .. .. 57 146 Monk, Harold Stanley, P.O., Woodhill, Kai- 38 Nil para Line Morgan, E., Waimauku.. .. .. 70 Nil Mosig, F. F., Block 8, Waitakere.. .. 605 550 Mulligan, W. H., Takapuna .. .. 164 Nil Nicholls, Messrs. W. E. andR. J., Parakai.. 17 40 Norton, W., Waimauku . . . . 400 6 O'Neill, John (Estate of), Waitakere .. 910 812 Omana Land Company, Box 107, Auckland L,022 839 Phillips, A. L. and H. G., Whaupapa .. 74 106 Philipps, E. G., Helensville .. .. 1,296 1,342 Poynton, Francis, Dairy Flat .. .. 145 170 Quarrie, D. M., Parakai, Helensville .. 71 45 Rapson, Ralph, Kaukapakapa .. .. 206 183 Rimmer, N. W., Parakai, Helensville .. 386 180 Robinson, H. S., Coatesville, North Auckland 76 69 Sandin, E., Helensville .. .. .. 100 Nil Schedewy Bros., Puhoi .. .. .. I 51 222 Scott, E„ and Son, Riverdale, Parakakau.. 310 400 Scott, Edward, and Son, Parakakau .. 650 785 Shakespear, Mrs. Blanche, Whangaparaoa.. 399 I 491

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Waitemata County—continued. Shanks, John L., Kaukapakapa .. .. 516 529 Sheffield, A. J., Parkhurst, Helensville .. 750 845 Sheffield, M. H., Parkhurst, Helensville .. 35 40 Sidwell, A., Kaukapakapa .. .. 13 Nil Sidwell, Mrs. J. A., Kaukapakapa .. — '21 Sinclair, John, Kaukapakapa .. .. 79 91 Sinton Bros., Brigham's Creek .. .. 1,052 766 Small, A., Silverdale .. .. .. 70 20 Smyth, Richard J. F., Henderson .. 10 8 Stewart, James, Helensville .. .. 20 Nil Stoney, W. B., Sea View, Silverdale .. 129 121 Straka, J., Tahekeroa .. .. .. 521 720 Straka, John, Tahekeroa .. .. 742 663 Straka, Paul, Parmer, Tahekeroa .. — 253 Strange, F. W., Helensville .. .. 112 127 Subritzski, H., Parau, via New Lynn . . 244 Nil Symes, H. H., Waimauku .. . . 263 351 The Taumata Investment Co., Ltd. (S. Gil- 1,943 1,423 lespie, Manager) Thornley, H., Henderson .. .. 69 37 Tilford, James, Puhoi .. .. .. 492 490 Turner, T. A., Woodhill .. .. 174 170 Turnwald, W., Helensville .. .. 463 565 Vaughan, R., Long Bay, Oneroa .. .. 766 756 Wilkes Bros., Dairy Flat .. .. 420 490 Winchester, J. A., Kumeu .. . . 130 95 48,496 52,348 EDEN COUNTY (In Auckland Subdivision). Auckland Farmers' Freezing Company, Ltd., 4 4 Southdown Hellaby, R. and W. (Limited), Quay Street, 1,866 1,293 Auckland Morton, H. B., Waipiti Avenue, Epsom, 7 7 Auckland Robinson, Spencer, Green Lane, Auckland — 794 1,877 2,098 MANUKAU COUNTY (In Auckland Subdivision). Adams, N. P., Whaukawa Station (private — 2,156 bag), Auckland Alison, A. R., Surfdale, Waiheke Island.. 1,250 1,630 Allan, Mrs. A., Ness Valley, Clevedon .. 27 Nil Allen, F. M., Brookby .. .. .. 228 139 Alexander, G. H., Ness Valley, Clevedon 182 184 Anderson, H., Clevedon .. .. — 70 Ashwin, W. C. D., The Willows, Awaroa .. 660 507 Atchison, C., Clevedon .. .. .. 386 198 Bailey, F., Ness Valley, Clevedon .. — 195 Baird, D. P., Ardmore.. .. .. 25 36 Bell, Alexander D., Clevedon .. .. 590 484 Bell and Atchison, Glen Bush, Clevedon 236 256 Broomfield, J. B., Whitford .. .. 11 18 Browne, F. W., Clevedon South .. 215 164 Bull, H. J., Clevedon .. .. .. 400 306 Burrows, T., Ness Valley, Clevedon .. 138 126 Campbell and Co., Maraetai .. .. 540 751 Campbell, George A., Ness Valley, Clevedon 751 827 Carey, Alex. J., Awaroa, Waiheke .. 446 407 Chamberlain, Charles, Motunau, Puni Island 298 403 Chamberhn, E. H. (private bag), Ponui 856 1,054 Island, Auckland Chamberlin, G., Ponui Island, P.O., Auck- 1,151 1,280 land Clark, S., Kolman Road, Papatoetoe .. 674 Nil Collie, A. L., Manurewa .. .. 506 286 Connell, W. J., Cowes Bay .. . . 355 295 Cosgrave, Mrs. E. R., Papakura .. 205 Nil Craig, A., Motutapu Island, Auckland .. 299 16 Craig, J. and H., Ardmore .. .. 351 373 Davis, T. M., P.O., Clevedon .. .. 1,683 1,670 Davison, E. B., Kaiaua .. .. 205 Nil Day, Edward, Hallsdale, Cowes Bay .. 299 308 Day, James, Awaroa Bay .. .. 293 319 Dow, Andrew, Clevedon South .. .. 694 592 Duder, W. T., Clevedon .. .. 561 575 Dyer, G. M., Putiki Bay, Waiheke Island .. 202 183 Eriksson, C. G., Whitford .. .. 450 339 Fitzpatrick, Charles, Alfriston, Papakura 1,312 1,245 Friedlander, M. J., Manurewa .. .. 109 121

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 15)28. Majsukau County—continued. Ghezzi, Joseph, Clevedon .. .. 166 182 Gillies, A. W., Wairui, Manurewa .. 320 233 Gordon, William, Happy Valley, Awaroa .. 530 404 Gordon, William J., Awaroa P.O., Waiheke 130 192 Island Gore, W. J., Clevedon .. .. 194 193 Gray, J. H. and D. S., Cowes Bay, Waiheke 1,334 1,430 Hale, R. W. (Estate of), Clevedon .. 578 4L5 Halliwell, R. M., Brookby, via Manurewa .. — 391 Hansch, J. H., Alfriston .. .. 600 Nil Harris, A. K. R., East Tamaki .. .. 260 168 Hawthorne and Munro, Clevedon .. 931 1,282 Holder, A. F., and F. W., Whakapai Downs, 243 Nil Mangatangi Hollingworth, R. W., Ardmore .. ,. i 664 427 Hooks, J. S., Cowes Bay .. .. 685 655 Humphreys-Da vies, G. A., Freshwater, via 582 1,342 Clevedon Hyde, W. John, Clevedon .. . . 719 943 Insley, H. J., Cowes Bay, Waiheke .. 218 146 Insley, P. A., Clevedon .. .. .. 37 Nil Keane, John, Maraetai .. .. 56 59 Kearsley, F., Orere, P.O. Box 375, Auckland 2,563 2,338 Keeney, M. and P., Clevedon .. .. 669 659 Kelly, Martin, Whitford .. .. 1,310 1,695 Kelsey, K. R. K., Redoubt Road, Wiri .. 948 480 Kennedy, J., Putipi Bay, Waiheke Island .. 1,138 1,059 Kimpton, F., jun., Brookby .. .. 331 338 Kimpton, Harold George, Brookby .. 454 559 Kimpton, Henry Charles, Brookby .. 940 764 Kirkbride. M. B., Mangere .. .. 242 Nil Knight, William, Brookby . . .. 165 172 Litten, J. C., Howick .. .. .. 497 400 Mackay, W. H., Ardmore, Papakura .. — 311 Manukau Perpetual Flax Co.. Alliance Assur- 324 Nil ance Buildings, O'Connell Street, Auckland Mason, J., Clevedon .. .. .. 378 320 Matthews, F. W., Otahuhu .. .. 65 52 McGinty, James, Maraetai .. .. 174 165 McKenzie, Donald, Clevedon .. .. 235 157 McLennan, A. R., Papakura .. .. 330 144 McLennan, E. D., Papakura .. .. 359 163 McLennan, E. D., Papakura .. .. 257 9 McLeod, Donald, Box 121, Auckland .. — 365 MeNicol, Archibald, Clevedon .. .. 909 1,149 McPherson, J., Clevedon .. .. 227 237 Meagher, James, Whitford .. .. — 70 Mellsop, C. H., North Road, Clevedon .. 352 Nil Miller, L. A., Whakapai Downs, Mangatangi — 68 Mulcock, F., Papatoetoe .. .. 459 Nil Munro Bros., Clevedon South .. .. 349 419 Munro, C. C., Clevedon .. .. 452 889 O'Brien, A. and E. (private bag),Putiki Bay 1,651 1,587 Orere Land Co., Ltd. (private bag), Auckland 1,400 Nil Orum, Hamlet, Clevedon .. .. 442 475 Orum, Holger, Otau, Clevedon .. .. 841 865 Otahuhu Trotting Club, Gleeson's Buildings, 345 363 High Street, Auckland Overy, E. P., Clevedon .. .. 493 614 Price, F. A., Papatoetoe .. .. 2,657 2,550 Quarantine Station (Department of Agri- 679 741 culture), (c/o A. T. Hercus, Caretaker), Motuihi Island Rhodes, Thomas, Whakatiri .. .. 102 156 Roberts, G., Creighton's Road, Clevedon .. •— 24 Rogers and Greenwood, Motutapu Island 5,932 6,925 Rose, A. S., Clevedon .. .. .. 164 137 Rutherford Land Co., Cowes Bay, Waiheke 1,695 1,790 Ryburn, D., Clevedon .. .. .. 447 521 Salvation Army, Rotoroa Island, P.O., 97 88 Pakatoa Sanford, Gilbert, Rakino Island, Devonport 956 1,101 Seaton, W. P., Clevedon .. .. 15 Nil Self, J. R., Beachlea Downs, Papatoetoe .. 1,202 1,077 Smith, Frederick J., Brooklands, Clevedon 193 196 Smith, V. R. (private bag), Clevedon .. — 1,700 Stephens, C. W., jun., Clevedon .. 251 315 Stevens, Frederick, Clevedon .. .. 312 297 St. Paul, J. W.', Clevedon .. .. 370 265 St. Paul, Thomas W.. Ardmore.. .. 121 122 Sutherland, D., Ness Valley, Clevedon . — 29 Sutherland, Neil John, Clevedon South .. 592 650 Sutton, G. N., Bombay.. .. .. — 202 Teutenberg, L. A., Waiheke .. .. 166 168 Towns, George, Green Bay, Maraetai .. 53 91

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No. of Sheep on J April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. . Manukaxj County—continued. Tylden, C. E., Clevedon . . . . 77 118 Walker, George H., Clevedon .. .. 237 283 Watson, Neville (private bag), Waiheke .. ! 142 129 Wells, G., Maraetai .. .. .. — 38 White, R., Whitford .. . . . . j 406 342 Whittaker, R., Clevedon South .. .. J 41 Nil Wilson, E. M., Rowandeer Property, Cleve- | 183 292 don Wyllie, John, Papatoetoe .. .. j 150 300 til,374 63,508 FRANKLIN COUNTY (In Auckland Subdivision). Adams, N. P., Wharekawa Station (private 1,606 Mil bag), P.O., Auckland Aicken, Samuel A., Papa.rimu, via Hunua. . 382 452 Aitchison, R., Hunua .. .. .. 1,050 795 Anderson, Alexander, Hunua .. . . 180 ; 62 Ashby, A., P.O., Orere .. .. .. ■ — 970 Bailey, Frank, Ness Valley, Clevedon .. 163 195 Barriball, Eber (rural mail), Waiuku .. 835 834 Batkin, T. B., P.O., Hunua .. .. 278 315 Batty and Mackly, Patumahoe . .. 1,310 868 Batty, William, Patumahoe .. .. 1,272 j 811 Beatty, J., Pukekohe .. ... .. 14 24 Bell, Alexander, 19 Brunswick Buildings, 2,529 2,065 Queen Street, Auckland Bell, Alexander, 19 Brunswick Buildings, 1,595 990 Queen Street, Auckland Biddick, W., Runciman .. .. — 440 Bloomfield, T. R., Waiuku .. .. 506 287 Booth, George, Tuakau .. .. .. 208 88 Brook Bros., Runciman.. .. .. 122 133 Burns, Robert, Customs Street East, Auck- 964 909 land Cashmere, W. (private bag), Auckland .. 2,772 2,927 Charles, Ben., Runciman . . . . 935 616 Cochrane, Thomas, The Grange, Pollok .. 930 915 Couldrey, William, Whakatere .. .. 213 287 Craig, W. J., Waipipi .. . . .. 688 713 Cummings, Jno., Mangatangi .. .. — 510 Cunnold, R. D., Waiuku .. .. 178 92 Davies, W. W., Uruti, Taranaki .. .. 62 Nil Delamore Bros., Glenbrook .. .. 501 507 Denize, Oscar, Otaua .. .. .. 96 27 Dingle, R. J., Runciman .. .. 53 38 Douglas, W. R., Kohekobe .. .. 117 103 Eranks, W. R., Runciman .. .. 387 Nil Garland, V., Akaaka .. .. .. 91 Nil Gearon, J. T., Springfield, Mauku .. 219 85 Gillard, C., Clevedon .. .. .. — 549 Given, James, Pollok .. .. .. 462 350 Glasson, Robert (Executors of), (Edwin 250 365 Glasson), Karaka, Papakura Grosvenor and Son, Orere Point .. .. 625 622 Hamilton, C. N., Awhitu Central .. 441 383 Hamilton, J. T., Awhitu .. .. •— 91 Hamilton, N. V., Awhitu Central .. 90 89 Hamilton, W. G., Awhitu . . .. 400 498 Harcombe, E. A., Kohekohe, Waiuku .. 432 429 Hayes, D. D., Waiuku .. .. . . 315 324 Heald Bros., Motley Earm, Hunua .. 108 Nil Hodgkinson, Cornelius, Glenbrook (rural 723 687 mail), Waiuku Hodgson, J., Papakura .. . . 263 206 Holder, F. W., Mangatangi .. .. Ill Nil Hosking, Charles, Waiuku .. .. 227 155 Hudson, Adam, Pollok .. .. .. 82 78 Hull, A. L., Waiuku . . . . . . 230 71 Ingram, G., Ramarama.. .. .. 487 329 Ireland, D. S., Pollok .. .. .. 248 254 Irwin, J. N., Awhitu Central .. .. 211 281 Irwin, J. S., Awhitu Central .. .. 134 108 Kelland, Frank, Waipipi .. .. 81 243 Kemp, Louis, Brookby .. .. .. 115 106 Kennedy, J., Pollok Settlement .. .. 128 127 Lauer, F., Pukekohe .. .. .. 303 302 Lichtenstein, Arnoldson, and Co., Box 425, 310 Nil Auckland Limmer, H. S., Waiuku .. .. 43 39 Litchfield, N. G., Patumahoe .. .. 503 253 Logan, J., Buckland .. .. .. — 217

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. F ranklin Co tint Y —continued. Low, H. M., Glenbrook .. .. 385 255 Lyons, Bros., Maungatawhiri Valley, via | 50 47 Pokeno Lyons, George, Maungatawhiri Valley .. 162 191 Macdonald, J. W., Waipipi .. .. — 98 Manakau Perpetual Flax Co., Waiuku .. — 233 Makgill, D., Epsom Avenue, Epsom .. — 139 Marist Bros., Tuakau .. .. .. 412 675 Markham, Daniel, Ararimu South .. 66 28 Matheson, H., Paparimu .. .. 463 558 Matheson, James, jun., Paparimu .. 501 547 Matheson, John, Papakura .. .. I 97 58 Matheson, J. W., Paparimu, via Papakura 640 640 McCrae, Robert, Hunua Rural, Papakura .. 338 323 McCullough, G. W., Ardmore, Papakura .. 126 78 McElwain, J. H., Brooklands, Waiuku .. 291 384 McGowen, J. (rural delivery), Waiuku .. 14 Nil McPherson, I")., Pokeno Valley .. .. 146 134 Meikle Bros., Pollok .. . . .. 80 64 Mellsop, H. 0., Kohekohe (rural delivery), 153 Nil Waiuku Milbank, R. (rural delivery), Clevedon .. 204 410 Milne, R. B., Punawai, Hunua . . .. 419 478 Morrell, —, Paparata .. .. .. — 510 Motion, J. A., Pukekohe .. .. — 30 Motion, William Claude, Otaua, Waiuku .. 492 183 Munro, D. (private bag), Pollok Settlement 232 260 Nielson, N., corner Park and Carlton Gore 58 2 Roads, Auckland Parker, P. J., Papakura .. .. 1,291 1,171 Peters, Walter, Kaiaua .. .. 2,300 2,087 Phillips, J. S., Hunua .. .. .. 1,045 1,146 Piggott, L. P., Moumoukai .. .. 300 320 Pollok, James W., via Waiuku .. . . — 31 Pope, C., Maungatawhiri .. .. 30 Nil Potter, H. E., Karaka North, Papakura .. 214 285 Proude, G. T., Thornville, Bombay .. 22 28 Read, H. A., Hillsboro Road, Onehunga .. — 29 Renall, A. W., Whakatere .. .. 467 568 Renall, R., Kohekohe . . .. .. 258 397 Richards Bros., Hunua Post Office .. — 378 Ridman, VV. J,. Hunua .. .. .. 66 77 Robinson, A. P., Karara Road, Papakura.. — 628 Rogers and Greenwood, Karaka, Papakura 1,930 Nil Roose, E. L., Pukekohe .. .. 177 332 Roulston Bros., Pukekohe .. .. 60 528 Routly, M. B., Pukekohe .. .. 26 16 Rowlands, A. (private bag), Orere .. 1,747 1,656 Rutherford Bros., Awhitu Central .. 978 972 Rutherford, W. J., Bombay .. .. 93 194 Sohlaepfer, John (c/o Helvetia Ostrich Com- 2,104 1,940 pany), Pukekohe Simpson, M. P., Mauku .. .. 61 56 Smeed, A. and C., Tuakau . . .. 218 489 Smeed, Mrs. H., Spring Grove, Tuakau .. — 548 Smeed, J. and W., Spring Grove, Tuakau .. 599 Nil St. Paul, J., Ardmore, Papakura.. .. 334 307 Strahan, W., Tuakau . . .. .. 20 Nil Sujich, J. S., Moumoukai .. .. 343 271 Taylor Bros., Patuinalioe .. .. 1,542 1,438 Taylor, T. E., Patumahoe .. . . 496 565 Tetzner, A. S., Paerata .. .. .. — 431 Torbet, J., Dunlea, Pollok .. .. 124 Nil Trail, J., sen., Hunua .. .. .. — 100 Trail, William, Hunua .. .. .. 202 347 Trail, William, jun., Hunua .. .. 191 202 Urquhart, E. A., Papakura .. .. 1,763 2,073 Urquhart, R., Papakura .. .. 1,860 1,282 Vining, T. L. (private bag), Pokeno .. 1,069 1,072 Walsh, G. R., Clevedon South .. .. 126 215 Walter, A. C., Mangatangi .. .. — 203 Walters, W. H., Karaka, Papakura .. 622 791 Wesley Training College, Paerata . 938 j 892 West, S. N., Waiuku . . . . .. 214 Nil Williams, A. B. (c/o G. W. Heald), Hunua 1,171 j 1,026 Williams, Thomas, New Brighton, P.O., 25 30 Kaiaua Wilson, J. R., Kaianga, Paparimu .. 8 10 Winsdale Farm (Limited), Mauku .. 792 i 153 Workman, R. E., Kaiaua .. .. 925 | 1,132 Wymer, J. G., Mauku .. .. .. — ] 113 Yates, A., and Co., Karaka, Box 26, Papakura 3,414 j 3,295 63,072 j60,363

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. COROMANDEL COUNTY (In Auckland Subdivision). Anthony, Stephen Eustace, Amodeo Bay, 277 396 Coromandel Baker, F., Colville .. .. .. 600 629 Beatson, A. R., Port Charles, Coromandel .. 539 632 Blackmore, Edward, Coromandel .. 73 62 Bolton, Albert G., Colville, Coromandel .. 17 20 Bolton, Chas., Colville, Coromandel .. — 37 Brawne, Ray, Whangapoua, Coromandel 233 200 Bridle, G. B., Colville .. .. .. 304 322 Bronlund, Edward, Port Charles .. 203 Nil Brdnlund, H., Port Charles .. .. 1,014 1,112 Brophy, T. E., Whitianga, Coromandel .. 300 Nil Brown, Hakere, Ahimia Mania, Coromandel — 202 Brown, W., Ahimia, Coromandel.. .. 296 430 Bull, Harold, To Rerenga, Coromandel .. 2,238 2,137 Chapman, Alfred, Kuaotunu, Coromandel.. 239 317 Christensen, James, Coromandel .. 100 102 Clothier, I. D., Whangapoua, Punga, Coro- 1,660 1,735 mandel Colville, G. W., Cook's Bay, Whitianga .. 142 122 Cory-Wright, H. A., Tairua .. .. 2,254 2,327 Crows, Andrew, Colville, Coromandel .. — 845 Curin and Bonkovich, Te Rerenga, Coroman- 252 251 del Darling, George, Coromandel .. .. 476 410 Davies, F. L., Coromandel . . . . 245 234 Davies, G. M., Kikowhakarere, Coromandel 205 190 Davies, J. M., Coromandel .. .. 276 302 Davies, R., Coromandel .. .. 175 220 Davies, Stan, Coromandel .. .. 90 184 Davis, J. R., Kuaotunu, Coromandel .. 284 430 Denize and Johnson, Waikawau, Colville .. 1,830 1,850 Denize, E. G., Coromandel .. .. 334 377 Denize, Martin, Coromandel .. .. 406 526 Denize, P. D., Coromandel .. .. 444 880 Denize, Philip, Whangapoua, Coromandel 394 592 Dixon, Frederick, Amodeo Bay, Coromandel 506 506 Ecclestone, J., Coromandel .. .. 954 1,120 Egan, Denis, ICura Tiki, Coromandel . . 426 354 Evans, J., jun., Colville, Cabbage Bay .. 222 220 Evans, O., Colville .. .. .. 708 Nil Evans, William, Colville .. .. 219 238 Fletcher, F., Cape Colville, via Cabbage Bay 623 496 Florance, E. A., Port Charles, Coromandel .. 709 640 Foster, M., Kerita, Thames Coast .. 297 110 Foster, Mrs. J. B., Kerita, Thames Coast .. 297 373 Eraser, R., Coromandel .. .. 130 161 Geard, C. S. A., Cabbage Bay, Colville .. 752 1,070 Geard, Charles, Moehau, Colville .. 1,199 1,190 Gorrie, M., Coromandel .. .. 1,088 835 Goudie Bros., Cabbage Bay, Coromandel 120 200 Goudie, W. C., Otauta, Colville .. 250 580 Hamilton Bros., Whenuakite .. .. 398 430 Hamilton, William, Whenuakite, Whitianga, 592 620 Harsant Bros., Whitianga, Coromandel .. 240 390 Harvey, A. G., Coromandel .. .. 82 107 Hawkeswood, M., Te Rerenga .. .. 741 859 Hellawell, E., Port Charles, Coromandel .. 450 492 Hodge, R. McGregor, Coroglen, Coromandel 61 302 Howell, Hugh (Materake property), Coro- 569 627 mandel Howell, Hugh (Tiki property), Coromandel 286 242 Howell, H. Wm., Coromandel .. .. 123 359 Hoy, Mrs. Francis, Whitianga, Coroman- —• 248 del Jackman, J. (Estate of), Whitianga .. 671 796 Jackson and Co., Colville .. .. 230 231 James, A. A., Coromandel .. .. 960 890 Jamieson, Robsrt, Tapu, Coromandel .. 286 302 Johnson, H., Port Jackson, Coromandel .. 784 681 Jovanavich, Paul, Whenuakite, Whitianga 279 200 Kau Maketu, Manaia, Coromandel .. 122 154 Kirk, James, Whitianga .. .. 304 216 Leighton, George and William, Tairua, East 975 914 Coast Lowe, William, Whitianga .. .. 140 117 Macdonald, F. A., " The Nikaus," Colville 665 496 McCall, A. N., Amodeo Bay .. .. 344 294 McCall, F. H., Amodeo Bay .. .. 143 129 McCall, S. C. L., Amodeo Bay .. .. 300 270 McLeod, A. and N., Whitianga .. 737 605 McLoughlin, E., Glenmore, Waikawau, Tapu 850 730 Meredith, James, Colville .. .. 249 321

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, j 1927. 1928. Cobomandel County—continued. Mulholland, Thos., jun., Manaia, Coroman- 485 486 del Minifie, M., Coroglen, Coromandel .. 23 88 Neha Honona, Colville .. .. 71 59 O'Brien, H., Colville .. . . .. 332 378 Otine Makaere, Manaia, Coromandel .. 109 101 Potter, S., Whenuakite, Coromandel .. 397 226 Purser Bros., Coromandel .. .. 774 1,010 Robins, A. (Estate of), (c/o Y. D. Robins), 152 192 Trafalgar Street, Onehunga Ross, W. D., Ruaotunu, Coromandel .. — 273 Russek, George, Kerita, Coromandel .. 233 260 Russek, W., Kerita, Coromandel .. 590 562 Schischka, Rudolph, Whangapoua, Coro- 1,931 2,474 mandel Simmonds, R., jun., Papaoroha, Coromandel 380 600 Simpson, C. H. M., Kuaotunu .. .. 426 28 Simpson, R. A., Kuaotunu .. .. 135 162 Simpson, Thomas E., Kuaotunu .. 280 208 Smith, Arthur F. H., Whangapoua .. 263 389 Smith, James W., Whitianga, Coromandel 48 43 Thompson, A. E., Coroglen .. .. 137 355 Thompson, M. P., Opito Bay, Kuaotunu .. 396 506 Trickle, F., Whitianga, Coromandel .. 490 454 Turner, William H., Port Charles Colville .. 980 1,200 Tye, L., Waikawau, Tapu, Thames .. 105 380 Ward Bros., Moehau, Colville, Coromandel 103 127 Ward, J. W., Waikawau, Colville .. 548 720 Ward, M. E., Moehau, Cabbage Bay .. 1,051 1,J25 Wells, N. A., Whitianga, Coromandel .. 640 670 Wenzlick, F., Tapu, Thames Coast .. 204 202 Wenzlick, W., Thames • • ■. .. 228 203 Willis, M. W., Arney Road, Remuera, Auok- 328 368 land Wilson, John, Tapu, Coromandel .. 291 312 Wood, Arthur E., Cabbage Bay .. 1,158 1,369 Woodhouse, Coromandel .. .. — 100 49,269 53,818 THAMES COUNTY (In Auckland Subdivision). Bateman, A. J., Thames . .. .. 35 35 Browne, Welton, Kauaeranga, Thames .. 84 142 Brunton, W., Wharepoa .. .. 3 11 Clark, J., Tapu, Thames Coast.. .. 468 460 Clark, Joseph, Puriri .. .. .. 480 120 Curin, John, Tapu Creek, Thames .. 87 121 Deeble, William (Estate of), Thames .. 46 Nil Dunn, A., Te Mata, Tapu, Thames ., 429 47 Elliott, Ernest, Omahu .. .. 40 46 Gillan, A., Puriri, Thames .. .. 285 309 Grahams, E. J., Puriri, Thames .. .. — 21 Hardman, J., and Sons, Thames .. .. 35 20 Harris, Mrs. G. M., Wharepoa, Thames .. 6 Nil Hernick, James, Albert Street, Thames .. 282 Nil Judd, John, Thames .. .. .. 149 89 Judd, Mrs., Omahu, Thames Valley . . 63 Nil Lowe, H., Thames .. .. .. 550 446 Martyn, L. G., Whangamata, East Coast, 288 123 Thames MoBeth, J., Puriri, Thames .. .. 61 42 McBeth, Thomas, Hikuai, via Puriri, Tairua 550 500 Morrison, John, Hikuai, via Puriri .. 240 254 Palmer Bros., Whangamata .. .. 839 821 Perkins Bros., Puriri, Thames .. .. — 250 Pulford, Basil, Thames Coast .. .. 235 183 Saward and Winstone, Waikawai, Thames 1,345 1,297 Coast Smith, E. J., Puriri, Thames Valley .. 150 87 Smith, G. G., Kauaeranga .. .. 295 280 Smith, Walton, Puriri, Thames.. .. 37 231 Thames Jockey Club, Thames .. . . 175 188 7,257 6,123 HAURAKI PLAINS COUNTY (In Waikato Subdivision). Adams Bros., Waitakaruru .. .. 514 80 Bagnall, S., Turua, Hauraki Plains . . 227 Nil Bolton, J., Kaihere, via Ohinewai .. 356 306 Cox, W., Manurewa, Auckland . . .. 450 130 Coxhead, George and Luther, P.O., Miranda — 205 Coxhead, R., Miranda, Thames .. .. 124 132

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. I Hauraki Plains County—continued. Coxhead, R. A. and G., Waitakaruru, Hau- 233 335 raki Plains Douglas, A., Ngatea, Hauraki Plains . . 420 180 Fagan, J., Waitakaruru, Hauraki Plains .. 550 880 Hale, W. E., Kapuorahe, Hauraki Plains 58 92 Hayward, W. G., Ngatea, Hauraki Plains 747 677 Hutchinson, R., Turua .. .. .. ) — 625 Johnstone, Campbell, Whatawhata .. j — 352 Leonard, T., Ngatea .. .. .. j 170 25 Loueh, H., Ngatea .. .. .. •— 66 Macdonald, A. B., Torehape, Hauraki Plains [ 332 i 358 McClean, A., Waitakaruru .. . . j 110 ! Nil McKerchar, J., Ngatea .. .. . . ! -— \ 135 McLean, T., Ngatea .. .. .. { 325 j 132 Miller, John, Turua .. .. .. j 50 j 102 Motion Bros., Ngatea .. .. . . [ 285 80 Murphy, W. E., Ngatea . . . . j 50 Nil Speedy, P. H., Ngatea .. .. j 140 16 5,141 4,908 OHINEMURI COUNTY (In Waikato Subdivision). Alley, W. H., Hikutaia .. .. 458 565 Buchanan, George, Paeroa .. .. 239 162 Costello, J. G., Paeroa .. .. .. 165 155 Edkins, E. M., Mangaiti .. .. 1,332 1,216 Endean, J. A., Paeroa .. .. 287 302 Fitzgerald, Maurice, Mangaiti .. .. 300 400 Gordon Bros., Waitekauri, Waikino .. 622 569 Hubbard, F. C., Paeroa .. .. 153 154 Hubbard, P. R., Komata Farm, Paeroa 482 476 Mace, C. E., Mangaiti .. .. .. 447 250 McCormack, H., Komata Reefs, Paeroa .. 322 398 Thorpe Bros., Paeroa .. .. .. 295 296 Veal, B. E., Tirohia .. .. .. 155 184 Walls, John, Paeroa .. .. .. 61 55 Wight, A. W., Te Aroha .. .. — 488 Wight, W. H., Paeroa .. .. 116 318 5,434 5,988 WAIKATO COUNTY (In Waikato Subdivision). Arnold, Miss A. M., Hamilton Road, Cam- 130 85 bridge Baldwin, W. F., Waerenga .. .. 481 506 Beer, Walter, " Pleasant View," Fencourt 605 562 Bell, A., 19 Brunswick Buildings, Queen 1,210 990 Street, Auckland Brown, T. Wynn, Gwynn Lodge, Cambridge 205 235 Bruce, Daniel, Taniwha .. .. 123 113 Cheyne, John, jun. (rural delivery), Manga- 228 256 piko, Ohinewai Chitty, Walter, Brooklyn, P.O., Hamilton.. 357 326 Chynoweth, W. J., " Marshlands," Pukeroro 219 160 Day, H. S., Tamahere . . .. .. —- 94 De Latour, R. B., Cambridge .. .. 494 103 De Latour, W. L., Cambridge .. .. 103 88 Dickinson, R. A., Matahuru .. .. 937 1,030 Farmer, G., Ohinewai .. .. .. 139 101 Findlay, G. A., Miranda, via Auckland . . • 122 Nil Findlay, Robert Graham, Miranda .. 822 831 Fisher, W., Maramarua .. .. 376 310 Gill, J., Te Hoe .. .. . . 970 759 Glenn, T. Mc., Ohaupo .. .. .. -— 1,416 Gower, J. A., Taupiri .. .. .. 1,431 1,396 Gregory, G. A., Mercer .. .. .. 505 575 Hannon, R., Hautapu .. .. .. 1,629 1,530 Henderson, T. H., Hamilton East .. 474 Nil Hewitt, H. P., Te Miro .. .. j 400 384 Holmes, R., Horotiu .. . . .. 250 605 Jefferis, John, Waerenga .. .. j 1,119 1,710 Law, James, Gordonton .. .. 568 547 Livingstone, D. F., Te Miro .. .. 243 307 Martin, Thomas, Rototuna .. .. 137 178 Masters, E. M., Eureka .. .. I 93 307 Matchett, Geo., Inglewood Farm, Matahura j — 480 Matheson, R., Taupiri .. .. .. 1,266 1,508 McGovern, J., Matahura .. . . 1,100 1,108 Melhuist, W. J., Te Kauwhata .. .. I 488 471 Mills, J. S., Riverlea, Rangiriri .. . . 1,217 1,349 Newell, William, Tamahere .. .. 65 342 Nicholson, F., Te Kauwhata .. .. j 800 736 Nutt and Harkness, A. L., Te Kauwhata .. 573 639 Old, J. L., Taupiri .. .. .. ' — 50

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30. 1927. 1928. j Waikato County— continued. Paterson, Mrs. Margaret, Horotiu .. 907 ; 1,517 Patterson Bros., Ngaruawahia .. .. 60 90 Paulsen, A. L., Okaeria.. .. .. 1,175 | 1,689 Powell, Mrs. L. A., Hillside, Hamilton .. 106 16 Ramsay, Alex. Caldwell, Tauwhare .. 35 32 Reid, T. R. W., Te Hoe .. .. 548 746 Renmi, George, Orini Road, Taupiri .. 58 i 40 Riddell. D. S., Gordonton .. .. 1,180 ■ 1,012 Riddell, W., Gordonton.. .. .. 177 ' Nil Riddle, James, Okaeria .. .. 880 j 946 Ruakura Farm of Instruction (c/o H. Munro, 1,751 ! 1,576 Manager), (private bag), Hamilton Rnmney, I). S. (N. Ruroney, Executor), 511 394 Komakorau Sampson, L., Goodwood, Fencourt .. 67 1 Nil Scott, T. and J., Newstead .. .. 817 ! 914 Seddon, F. R., Springfield, Hamilton .. 874 j 1,326 Shanks, D., Mangatangi . . .. 180 ! 183 Smith, G., Box 23, Huntly .. .. 105 ' 18 Smith, John, Waiterimu .. .. 508 558 Speedy, N. J., Horotiu .. .. .. 40 20 Standard, H., Okaeria, Waerenga .. 1,168 | 1,216 Taylor, James, Cambridge .. .. 4,612 5,086 Taylor, Norman K., Bushy Park, Gordonton 1,068 1,179 Te Kauwhata Horticultural Station (c/o 470 459 T. E. Rodda, Manager), TeKauwhata Tucker, E. L., Ohinewai .. .. 1,177 j 1,168 Waikeri Estate (c/o W. H. Gurney) Ohinewai 1,899 j 1,353 Watkins, H. A., St. Kilda Road, Fencourt 67 1 Nil Watt, J. A., Abergildie, Cambridge .. 30 39 Welch, A. and W. O., Ohinewai .. .. 1,118 j 510 Welch, A. and W. O., Ohinewai .. . . 540 i 1,319 West, W., Fencourt, Cambridge .. .. 459 j 665 Windsor, H., Tamahere .. .. 170 I 823 Woodroffe, J. I)., Te Miro .. .. — j 103 Ziman, S. N., " Dilkusha," Hamilton-Cam- 96 234 bridge Road, Cambridge 42,741 47,418 RAGLAN COUNTY (In Waikato Subdivision). Aitken, J. R., Waitetuna .. .. 356 305 Alderson Bros., Te Uku .. .. 800 886 Allen, A., Kainui, via Onewhero .. 1,378 1,387 Allen, L. L., Onewhero .. .. .. 1,350 i ,366 Allen, W. C., Glen Murray, via Tuakau .. 1,625 1,725 Aston, C. G., Kaawa, via Glen Murray .. 258 j 333 Auckland Savings-bank, Queen Street, — ! 1,045 Auckland Auld, Alexander, Pukemiro .. .. 234 j 300 Baker, C. A. and E. B., Kaawa .. .. 1,589 | 2,773 Barker, J., P.O. Box 7, Te Pohu, via Frank- 291 | 299 ton Junction Barker, Joseph, Box 7, Te Pohu, via Frank- 177 | 182 ton Junction Barter, H., Waingaro .. .. .. 888 902 Bennett, T. Alan, Papunga, Te Akau .. 1,120 1,340 Binney and Sutton, Waikaretu Estate, 1,836 1,840 Kaawa Bone, C. E., Woodleigh.. . . . . 1,092 890 Boyd, Mrs. Rebecca, Te Akau .. .. 925 1,872 Bregman, J. T., Te Mata . . . . 356 398 Brewerton Bros., Moerangi, Kawhia .. 1,092 1,120 Brougbton, W. C., Ruawaro .. .. 1,532 1,526 Bruce, Mrs. Margaret (private bag), Frankton 562 878 Junction Bryce, F. (c/o L. Canton), Port Waikato .. 1,747 ; 1,450 Buckeridge, Mrs. F. F., Te Papatapa .. 990 1,041 Bull, F. C., Waingaro .. .. .. 4,300 3,500 Bull, G. (rural box), Ngaruawahia .. 2,260 2,530 Burgess, A. G. (private bag), Ruakiwi .. 916 798 Caldwell, K. C„ Glen Murray .. .. $,070 2,497 Cameron, A., Onewhero .. .. — 1,625 Capamagian, C. A., Whatawhata .. 1,395 1,8.13 Caughley, F. D., Woodleigh . . . . — 132 Charleston, H. J., Karamu .. .. 225 310 Chennells, N. (rural delivery), Tuakau .. 130 179 Chilwell, J., Glen Murray .. .. 824 660 Clark, Thomas, Te Pahu .. . . 728 712 Clemett, A. T., Waingaro (private bag), 1,045 1,030 Ngaruawahia Clifton, J. K., Waingaro, Huntly . . 520 519 Coate Bros., Te Uku .. .. .. 678 678 Cogswell, J. H., Waitetuna .. .. 523 421

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Raglak County—continued. Cogswell, W. P., Lady Down, Te Uku .. 293 282 Colbourne, A., Port Waikato .. .. 1,450 1,473 Cole-Baker, B.C., Onewhero .. . . 1,545 1,537 Cole-Baker, George, Port Waikato .. 1,464 1,561 Cooper, A. C., Box 32, Hamilton.. .. 1,934 3,161 Cooper, J. H. W., Waingaro .. .. 500 Nil Cornille, Theodore, Port Waikato .. 2,050 3,160 Cornish and Taylor, Onewhero .. .. 1,750 1,750 Cox, G. W., Port Waikato .. .. 883 Nil Craig, J. J. (Estate of), Naike (c/o C. Whit- 3,201 Nil ten, Manager), Huntly Craig, J. J. (Estate of), Te Akau (e/o W. 3,201 3,860 Gurney, Manager), Ohinawai Craig, J. J. (Estate of), (e/o W. Gurney), j 1,499 1,010 Ohinewai Cunningham, —, Te Puroa, Ngaruawahia.. — 532 Darrow, John, Hot Springs, Waingaro .. 361 450 Daubeng and Treeves, Glen Murray .. 644 651 DAuvergne, Charles E. M., Ngaruawahia .. — 85 Dawson, Charlton C., Valley Run, Te Akatea 3,825 4,257 Day, C., Te Akau .. .. .. 270 785 Death Bros., Waingaro .. .. .. 323 303 Dimock, R. (rural delivery) Woodleigh, 804 616 Huntly Dixon, L. M., Ponganui, Wairamarama .. ; 1,415 1,423 Dromgool, J., jun., Woodleigh .. .. i 155 306 Dromgool, J., Wairamarama .. .. 860 1,220 Drawer, K., Waitehuna .. . . 971 Nil Druwe, J., Te Uku .. .. .. 700 395 Dufaur, E., Wairamarama .. .. 1,775 1,615 Duifull, W. R., Ngaruawahia .. .. 1,469 1,500 Dyer, Henry, Onewhero .. .. 319 Nil Egan, Eugene, Whatawhata .. .. 710 912 Evans, H., Te Mata .. .. .. 123 92 Evans, J. E., Ngaruawahia .. .. 404 391 Eyre, Charles, Pepepe .. .. .. 780 600 Eyre, George Alfred, Pepepe, Waingaro .. 1,206 976 Eyre, J. H., Onewhero .. .. .. 2,301 1,590 Eyre, T. E. (private bag), Maungatara, 3,393 4,154 Huntly Eahey, Edward, Woodleigh .. .. 486 520 Fayen, G. H., Kaawa, Raglan .. .. 320 48 Featherstonhaugh, E., Waitetuna .. 953 812 Finn, H., Kaawa P.O., Glen Murray .. 4 Nil Fleming, J. R., Box 15, Ngaruawahia .. 402 775 Foster, W. J., Punga Flat, Te Akatea .. — 34 Gallagher, C., Te Akau .. .. .. 818 660 Galvan, M., Raglan .. .. .. 255 205 Gaskell, A. H., Glen Murray .. .. 1,470 1,467 Gibbison, W., Te Mata .. .. .. 308 205 Girdvvood, S. P., Glen Murray .. .. 740 710 Haddock, H. (private bag), Frankton June- 842 929 tion Haddow, H. B., Pukemiro .. .. — 1,078 Hall, C. L., Te Uku .. .. .. 2,233 1,985 Hall, R., Wiri .. .. .. .. — 549 Hamilton, Hugh, Onewhero . . .. 303 389 Handley, L. R. (private bag), G.P.O., Auck- j 764 805 land Harper, John, Claudelands, Hamilton .. 24 33 Harris, —, Woodleigh .. .. .. j 53 72 Henriksen, H., Te Akau .. .. 235 380 Henry, S. E., Te Akau .. .. .. j 1,068 1,762 Hills, S. J., Wairamarama, Onewhero .. 527 Nil Hodgson, A. R. (rural mail delivery), Tuakau — 90 Hodgson, Misses —, Te Rore .. .. 134 62 Hume and Carter, Raglan .. .. 1,326 1,644 Hunt, P., Naike .. .. .. 2,494 Nil Hunter, Mrs. A. C., Pukekawa .. .. — 2,022 Husband, C., Te Mata .. .. .. 16 224 Insoll, T. B., Hamilton.. .. . . 972 i 950 Jackson, A. H., Aotea .. .. .. 120 130 Jackson, C., Churchill .. .. . . — 269 Jackson, J. F., Ruapuke, Aotea .. .. 1,126 1,222 Jackson, R. M,, Churchill .. .. 61 89 James, E., Te Rore .. .. .. 534 433 James, W. H,, West Street, Pukekohe . . 174 Nil Javis, E., Ruakiwi .. .. .. 1,005 1,021 Jenkins, H. A., Woodleigh .. .. 515 621 Johnston, F. C., Whatawhata .. .. — 600 Johnstone, C., Whatawhata .. .. — 750 Johnstone, C., Whatawhata .. . . — 5,382 Johnstone, G. A., Whatawhata .. .. — 1,675 Johansen, A., Kaawa, Glen Murray •■ ! * 800 660 Johnstone C., Whatawhata .. .. i 4,102 8,487

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1027. 1928. Raglan County—continued. Keals, William L., Onewhero .. .. 3,072 2,880 Kellon Bros., Ruakiri, Waingaro .. I. ,240 1,350 Key eg, D. A. (rural mail delivery), Tuakau 913 253 Lambess, W. H., Koromatua, Frankton 404 Nil Junction La Trobe, R., Te Mata . . .. .. 347 310 Laver, Fred., Waimai .. .. .. 409 453 Lawson, F., Pepepe, via Huntly .. .. 302 Nil Leigh, J. M. (Estate of), (per H. F. Leigh), 4,200 4,160 Glen Murray Liddle, P., Ruapuke .. .. .. 253 230 Lindberg, M. V. A., Pukekawa .. .. 1,054 1,09.8 Livingstone and Gore (No. 3 rural delivery), 1,884 2,325 Frankton Junction Logan, George, Onewhero .. ,. 424 310 Logan, Thomas, Pukekawa .. .. 655 493 Lusty, W., Te Uku .. .. .. 132 229 MacDougall Bros., Te Akau .. .. 1,800 1,750 Madill, M. J., Naike .. .. .. 345 407 Magill, B.. and J., Waimai .. .. i 979 334 Magill, R., Waimai .. .. .. — 657 Mahoney, Mrs. B. M., Harapepe .. .. 329 282 Mahood, James, Te Akau .. .. 954 1,042 Mangawanui Estate Company (R. J. Miller, ; 1,436 850 Manager), Pepepe, via Ngaruawahia Mansill, C. H. (private bag), c/o D. Zohs, 303 Nil P.O., Auckland Marchant, L., Te Akau .. .. .. 275 Nil Martyn, J. L. Y.. Te Mata .. .. 976 1,570 Martyn, J. T. Y., Te Mata .. .. 432 300 Marx, W. J., Te Rore Bridge, Frankton 481 436 Junction Mason, E. H., Pukekawa .. .. 688 684 Mason, J. L., Waitetuna .. .. 1,170 1,130 Maurice, A., Glen Murray .. .. 74 90 McAlister, W. G., Moerangi, Kawhia .. ! 218 80 McBurney, A. E., Te Akau .. .. j 613 558 McCardle, A. D., Kaawa .. .. j 6,438 Nil McCaulay,—, Onewhero .. .. 3,180 1,820 McClure, R. E., Te Akau .. .. 759 828 McCutchan, W. A., and Sons, Mangatea, 4,640 3,980 Glen Murray McDonald, John, Onewhero .. .. 2,528 2,356 McGuire, T., Te Akau .. .. .. 406 531 McKee, B. J., Te Akau .. .. 1,076 890 McKinnon, A. D., Rotowaro, Huntly .. 2,247 2,100 McMahon, A., Te Puroa, Ngaruawahia .. 560 506 McNaught, T. A., Onewhero .. .. 256 346 Mellsop, W. C., Te Akau .. .. 197 280 Miller, A„ Box 105, Hamilton .. .. 3,055 3,219 Moon, Arthur, Te Uku .. .. .. 229 168 Moon, G. H., Te Uku .. .. .. 390 502 Moore, John, Waitetuna .. .. 392 412 Moore, W. R., Raglan .. .. .. 102 99 Muir, Edward, Onewhero .. .. 2,372 2,440 Muir, Thomas, Onewhero .. .. 704 Nil Murray and Maloney, Glen Murray .. 821 890 Murray Bros., Pukekawa .. ,. 1,119 996 Murrell, Charles, Ranui Station, Waitemua, 2,807 2,568 Te Uku Newton, John N., Te Mata .. .. 774 737 Nolan, H. 0., Wairamarama .. .. 2,544 2,605 Norton, A. N., Te Mata.. .. .. 510 Nil Norton, T., Te Akau ... .. .. 732 750 Oliver, T. H., Waitetuna .. .. 293 213 Ormiston, A. J., Te Uku .. .. 64 64 Orr, K. D., Pukekawa .. .. .. 1,091 1,068 Orr, M. G., Pukekawa .. .. .. 774 852 Otway, C. C., Waimai, via Ngaruawahia .. 3,298 2,940 Pairama Pehimana, Pukekohe East, Puke- 500 Nil kohe Parker, T., Raglan .. .. . 734 978 Parson, C. (rural delivery), Waingaro, Nga- ] ,029 1,045 ruawahia Parsons, H. W. and E. A., Onewhero . . 216 ; 218 Paulsen, A. J. and E. R.. Glen Murray .. 1 ,862 | 2,027 Paulsen, P., Glen Murray .. .. 848 I 855 Pearce, S. R., Churohill .. .. 20 Nil Peart, Alfred, Okete .. .. .. 641 ! 556 Pegler, A. R., Raglan .. .. .. 404 [ 305 Philburn, —, Te Akau .. .. .. 792 I 1,262 Phillips, J. H., Te Mata .. .. 324 406 Phillips, Mrs. E. M., Te Mata, Ragian .. 100 162 Phillips, W. S., Te Mata .. .. 2,105 | 2,646 Picken, Samuel (private bag), Ngaruawahia 1,143 1 1,115

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Raglan Codnty—continued. Pond, W. J., Kauroa .. .. .. 2,637 2,590 Raine, J. D., Gwendon Lodge, Ngaruawahia 80 177 Ramsey, R., Meroer .. .. ... 1,230 1,380 Ratcliffe and Trissell, Ruakiwi .. .. 852 660 Rathbone, L. C., 90 Victoria Avenue, Remu- 5,115 4,806 era, Auckland Rayner and Swann (per C. Swann), Aotea.. 1,422 1,505 Reid, J. E., Waimai .. .. .. 1,817 1,682 Richards, G. M., Tamatakoi, Ruakiwi .. 710 693 Richardson, J. E., Ruakiwi .. .. 2,927 3,009 Ritchie, J. A. D., Waitetuna .. .. 1,794 1,630 Roberts, J. H„ Te Mata .. .. 72 77 Rogers and Coleman, Aidstrath, Waingaro 2,130 1,857 Rutherford, F. W., Onewhero .. .. 3,534 3,431 Ryan, M. P., Te Akau .. .. .. 1,437 1,791 Schnackenberg, E. H., Kawhia .. .. 715 812 Seaville, Ronald, Ashdale, Waingaro .. 2,005 1,805 Seaville, Walter, Waingaro .. .. 2,443 2,655 Sharp, H. H. (rural mail delivery), Tuakau 146 103 Shea, J. H„ Te Mata .. .. .. 234 311 Shea, J. H., Te Mata .. .. .. 141 290 Shea, Walter T., Te Mata .. .. 477 550 Slater, Joseph, Pukekawa .. .. 1,990 2,165 Smith, E. J. (private bag), Frankton Junction 216 314 Smith, G., Box 23, Huntly .. .. 112 90 Snodgrass, A., Te Akau.. .. .. 400 170 Snodgrass, H., Woodleigh .. .. 560 300 Sorby, H. B., Glen Murray .. .. 815 624 Stanton, W., Te Uku .. .. .. 28 32 Sutton, A. N., Crockham Farm, Waitetuna 202 264 Sutton, Charles E., Waitetuna .. .. 324 256 Swann, Charles, Aotea, Raglan .. .. 337 336 Swann, Charles, Papanui, Aotea .. .. 850 1,123 Sweetman Bros., Te Uku .. .. 151 89 Sweetman, H. and S., Te TJku .. .. 278 114 Sweetman, H. and S., Te Uku .. .. 129 205 Tapp, A. A., Te Akau .. .. 1,136 1,292 Tapp, R. C. and N. L., Ruakiwi .. .. 1,200 1,200 Taylor, —■, Wairamrama .. .. 949 956 Taylor and Spargo, Port Waikato • • 525 565 Teicomde, R. T., Raglan .. .. 663 Nil Thomson, W., Ruapuke Farm, Aotea .. 934 922 Thomson, W. A., Aotea.. .. .. 940 1,010 Thornton, H. L. (rural delivery), Ngarua- 458 430 wahia Tipping, Kaawa, via Glen Murray .. 3,025 2,875 Tout, E. V., Onewhero .. .. .. 713 709 Trolove, F., Aotea, Ruapuke, Raglan .. 907 1,012 Vandy, P. A., Waitetuna .. .. 85 80 Van Houtte Bros, and Nollett, Te Uku .. 3,332 3,240 Van Houtte, 0., Te Mata .. .. 142 Nil Vernon, W., Te Mata .. .. .. 172 200 Vowles, J., Te Mata .. .. .. 1,579 1,650 Wallis, H. A., Overton, Okete .. .. 557 674 Wallis, Orton H., Okete .. .. 486 590 Walter, B. M. and G., Wairamarama .. 1,607 1,524 Walter, Charles E., Onewhero .. .. 1,777 1 1,590 Wapp Bros., Te Akau .. .. .. 785 ' 1,070 Ward, Mrs. L. M. K., Aotea .. .. 506 486 Ward, T. B., Ferncliff, Aotea .. .. 300 300 Watson, Mrs. Margaret, Wairamarama .. 1,742 2,244 Watson, W. J., Pepepe .. .. .. 874 758 Watt, J. W., Te Pahu .. .. .. 595 766 Wharton, J., Te Mata .. .. .. 219 270 Wheele, W. E., Te Akau .. .. 600 Nil Wheeler, C. E., Pukekawa .. .. 145 128 White, E. (rural delivery), Huntly .. 1,374 1,167 Wilson, A. E., Ngaruawahia, Waingaro .. 1,080 1,250 Wilson Bros., Waimai .. .. .. 7,460 7,110 Wilson, Miss Harriet Jane, Okete .. 57 90 Wilson, W. A., Te Uku .. .. 685 590 Wintour, E. (c/o A. 0. B. Wintour), Ruakiwi. 724 838 Waingaro Wright, John D., Karamu .. .. 9 Nil 261,664 267,136 WAIPA COUNTY (In Waikato Subdivision). Alexander, C. S. (rural delivery), Te Kawa 942 528 Allen, E., Pukekura, Cambridge .. .. 80 181 Bayley, G. O., O'Wairaka Valley, Kihikihi 1,260 1,323 Bourne, R., Ohaupo Road, Ohaupo .. 336 347 Bowman, E. H., Paterangi .. .. 895 928 Bryant, T., Tiki Farm, Kihikihi .. .. 1,047 983

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Waipa County—continued. Bulmer, E. R., Pukeatua .. .. — 16 Chamberlain, L. S., Hairini .. .. 1,831 2,056 Churches, G E., Te Rahu .. .. 295 251 Coverdale, G., Te Kawa .. .. — 500 Crowley, G. L., Pukeatua .. .. 73 260 Oullen, P. A., Parawera.. .. .. 151 255 Dalgety and Co. (e/o J. H. Earle), Pukeatua 933 1,569 Diprose Bros., Roto-o-rangi, Cambridge .. 32 48 Duncan, W. G., Roto-o-rangi .. .. — 367 Edwards, A., Ohaupo .. .. .. 432 350 Finch, G., Ohaupo .. .. .. 316 562 Finlayson, David E., Tuhikaramea .. 1,185 1,550 Finlayson, Hugh J., Tuhikaramea .. 920 1,344 Flay, R., Te Rahu .. .. .. 165 9 Fullerton-Smith, J. W., Frontier Road, Te 916 1,756 Awamutu Germann, W., Paterangi, Ohaupo .. 958 829 Gore, J. H., Tuhikaramea .. .. 836 867 Gould and Ham, Roto-o-rangi, Cambridge 215 160 Graham, Arthur, Ohaupo .. .. 276 221 Griffin, R. G., Tauwhare .. .. 1,375 1,538 Hall, J. M., Roto-o-rangi .. .. 228 259 Hall, T. M., Koro, Hamilton .. .. 80 60 Halliday, P. and Jessie, Te Awamutu .. 519 Nil Halliday, W., jun., Roto-o-rangi, Cambridge 1,069 938 Harrison, F. E. (c/o A. D. Beauchamp), 1,111 932 Hairini Hawkins, H. S., Hamilton .. .. 445 403 Hawthorne Bros., Mangapiho, Te Awamutu j 270 255 Houston, A. H., Pukeatua .. .. ■—• 308 Houston Bros., Parawera .. .. 426 j 652 Howe, A. G., Whatawhata .. .. —• 175 Humphries, E. G., Rimu Road, Te Awamutu 259 110 Jacobs, H. L. (private bag), Ngaruawahia.. 1,040 1,007 James, K., Te Rore .. .. .. 429 459 Jepson, E. 0. (private bag), Te Awamutu 20 Nil Jolly, F., Frankton .. .. .. — 578 Karl, Andrew, Ohaupo .. .. .. 166 106 Lee, E. R., Roto-o-rangi, Cambridge .. 50 132 Livingstone, D. B., Tuhikaramea .. 909 925 Livingstone, Hugh, Tuhikaramea .. 868 918 Mackay, L., Pirongia .. .. .. 976 1,000 Mackay, S. C. B., Paterangi .. .. 115 229 Mackeretb, H., Cambridge .. .. 110 85 Macky, W. G., Paterangi, Ohaupo .. 130 97 Malcolm, James, Te Rapa, Frankton Junction 150 i 198 Martin, T., Frontier Road, Te Awamutu .. 160 66 McCaw, A. O., Roto-o-rangi .. .. 621 513 McNair, M., Te Awamutu .. .. 715 724 Meadway, W. E., Paterangi, Ohaupo .. 1,031 1,042 Mental Hospital, Kihikihi .. .. 364 73 Middlebrook, John, Te Awamutu .. 105 84 Monaghan and Goodwin, Cake Road, Ohaupo 74 52 Moncton, Mrs. Meri, Claudelands .. 1,000 J 710 Nicholson, R. H., (rural delivery), Te Kowhai 90 | 100 Nickle, E., Maungatutari .. .. 593 J 515 Nickle, Win., Roto-o-rangi .. .. 842 488 Nolan, V. H., Roto-o-rangi, Cambridge .. 1,626 1,951 Norrish, R. and F., Kaipaki, Ohaupo .. 110 112 Park, W. G., Hairini .. .. .. 260 350 Peake, H. De Lacy, Te Awamutu .. — 16 Piercy, W., Hairini .. .. .. 549 602 Reid, Neil, Ngahinepouri .. .. 521 625 Reid, S., Ngahinepouri .. .. .. 1,539 1,064 Reid, W. C. I., Ngahinepouri, Ohaupo .. — 306 Reid, W. J., Ngahinepouri, Ohaupo .. — 306 Rhodes, H., Paterangi .. .. .. 2,113 2,332 Richdale, H., Ngahinepouri .. .. 336 323 Rickett, C. T., Te Awamutu .. .. 101 400 Russo, Dominoco, Roto-o-rangi .. .. 767 1,094 Ryburn, E. S., Ngahinepouri .. .. 512 480 Ryburn, James J., Ngahinepouri, Ohaupo.. 502 407 Short, W. H., Te Mawhai .. .. — 512 Smith, Sidney, Paterangi, Ohaupo .. 170 80 Speake, Robert G., Kaipaki, Ohaupo .. 172 82 Steele, John Archibald, Ruhukia.. .. 428 577 Storey, A. H., Te Awamutu .. .. 1,686 1,192 Storey, A. L., Te Awamutu .. .. 400 1,486 Storey, C. F., Woodstock, Te Awamutu .. 187 228 Taylor, J. W., Hamilton .. .. — 1,377 Taylor, W. (Lochiel Property), Ohaupo .. — j 658 Taylor, W. (Green Hill Property), Te 841 844 Awamutu Turney, John, Ohaupo .. .. .. 80 83 Vickers, C. B., Frosterly Farm, Tuhikaramea 742 765

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AUCKLAND SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

I No. of Sheep on I April 30,1 April 30, I 1927. 1928. Waipa County—continued. Vosper, William, Dingly Dell, Cambridge .. 2,277 2,316 Wallace, A. S., Te Awamutu .. .. 122 45 Wellington, Guy, O'Wairaka Valley, Kihikihi 620 640 Wellington, H., Te Awamutu .. .. 600 12 Westgate, A. W., Te Awamutu .. .. — 10 Whitton, W., Frontier Road, Te Awamutu 122 236 47,817 54,502 PIAKO COUNTY (In Waikato Subdivision). Barham Bros., Kiwitahi .. .. 322 587 Bell, J., Kiwitahi, Morrinsville .. .. 1,833 1,906 Brady, F., Shaftsbury .. .. .. 1,952 1,970 Cameron, C., " Braemar," Morrinsville .. 1,018 936 Cameron, C., Kiwitahi Railway .. .. 1,028 881 Cameron, James (Estate of), Walton .. 379 443 Chepmell, H. D., Kiwitahi .. .. 695 776 Clark, G. W., Morrinsville .. .. — 50 Clothier, H. H., Tahuna .. .. 667 Nil Cooke, L. E„ Walton .. .. .. 328 73 Cornwall, J. W., Tatuanui .. ... 88 20 Cowern, F. J., Morrinsville .. .. — 321 Davies, P. W. and A. E., Ngarua .. 190 13 Dickie, W. W., Walton .. .. .. 1,587 1,445 Drinkall, J. T„ Te Aroha .. .. 1,424 1,140 Elliott, E. B., Tahuna .. .. .. — 1,965 Ellis, L. W., Morrinsville .. .. 240 Nil Findlay, W., Walton .. .. .. 35 20 Gallaher, J. G., Walton .. .. 55 76 Gibbons, A. N., Box 42, Morrinsville .. 1,778 2,250 Gibbons, W., Walton .. .. .. 169 Nil Given, G., Walton .. .. .. 630 351 Gray, Robert, Morrinsville .. .. 1,027 1,203 Griffiths, S. J., Tahuna .. .. .. —• 443 Hall, R. F„ Walton .. .. .. 230 410 Hanks, J., Te Aroha .. .. .. •—• 456 Harney, M. H. P. E., Morrinsville .. 641 687 Hart, C. F., Tahuna, via Morrinsville .. 323 49 Hart and Mulhane, Tahuna, via Morrinsville 438 150 Hay ward, F., Ngarua .. .. .. 48 14 Howie Bros., Kiwitahi, Morrinsville .. 1,538 1,565 Hunt, F. I., Te Aroha .. .. .. 285 477 Laird, George L., Waihou .. .. 3,234 3,300 Magill, H., Waihou .. .. .. 2,680 1,271 McLean, W„ Walton .. .. .. 1,568 1,430 McNaughton, P., Morrinsville .. .. 1,430 1,468 MeNicol, J., Te Aroha .. .. -.2,107 1,690 Mears, W., Walton .. .. .. 522 700 Miller, Hugh, Kiwitahi, Morrinsville .. 419 611 Mohring Bros., Tahuna.. .. .. — 515 Moroney, D., Walton .. .. .. 920 Nil Nicholls, R. J., Tauwhare .. .. 880 882 Orr, Basil, Tahuna, via Morrinsville .. 54 Nil Reid, W. H., Paratu, Walton .. .. 907 1,444 Robertson, W. H., Morrinsville .. .. 13 30 Scholium, Wenzl, Morrinsville .. .. 2,494 1,660 Scott, R., Ngarua .. .. .. 28 Nil Smith Bros., Kiwitahi, Morrinsville .. 1,965 j 2,490 Speedy, E. S., Tahuna, via Morrinsville .. 414 444 Stewart, J. M., Tahuna, via Morrinsville .. •—• 1,070 Strange, F. M., Mangaiti, Te Aroha .. 160 115 Tainui Estate Co., Ltd., Te Hoe, Ohinewai.. — 1,015 Taylor, G. W., Ngarua, Waitoa .. .. 180 57 Taylor, J. W., Morrinsville .. .. 931 Nil Teague, S., Shaftsbury, Te Aroha .. 1,010 2,213 Thomas, J. B., Morrinsville .. .. 2,015 1,590 Wagstaff, A. A., Eastport Road, Waihou .. 816 97 Wagstaff, H. A., Waitoa .. .. ■— 797 Washburn Bros., Kiwitahi, Morrinsville .. 1,115 1,542 Watson, H., Walton .. .. .. 522 Nil Watson, Reginald, Walton .. .. 289 16 Way, G. B„ Walton .. .. .. 274 290 Whitechurch, E. R., Tahuna, via Morrinsville 1,745 Nil Wood, W„ Waitoa .. .. .. 588 565 Wright, W. T., Manawaru .. .. —• 28 48,028 48,007

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. MATAMATACOUNTY (In Waikato Subdivision). Abbott, J. M., Te Poi, Matamata .. 53 5 Alexander, W. G., Waotu Road, Lichfield 175 319 Alford, R. S., Toatoaroa, Cambridge .. 980 500 Allen, Edward, Cambridge .. .. 1,280 1,413 Allen, Edward, Cambridge .. .. 670 1,221 - Allen, J. S., Tirau .. .. .. 1,172 1,273 Allen, W. H., Tirau .. .. .. 30 35 - Anderson, James W., Piarere .. .. 41 40 Ariell, D. W. and A. S., Maungatautari .. 350 388 Bailey, R. H. (e/o Manager), Tirau .. 2,560 2,670 Barker, T. A., Okoroire.. .. .. 452 870 Bayly, H., 21 Claude Road, Epsom, Auckland 2,845 2,855 Bayly, H. L., Tirau .. .. 1,062 1,369 Beck, M. and J. P., jun., Okauia.. .. 181 256 Blyth, J., Waharoa .. .. .. 135 306 Bowler Bros., Peria, Matamata .. .. 173 153 Brisco, Hylton (manager, The Towers Estate), — 1,141 Matamata Brown, E. G., Hinuera, Matamata .. 100 300 Brunskill, Mrs. W. S., Woodford, Cambridge 423 419 Brunskill, S., Whitehall, Cambridge .. 568 751 Casey, Robert, Waharoa .. .. 25 80 Chalmers (Estate of), Takoroa.. .. — 582 Chapman, T., Tirau .. .. .. 821 834 Christie, C. 0. E., Whitehall .. .. 961 980 Conder, G. E., Hinuera .. .. .. 230 150 Cox, K. S., Ongaroto, via Putaruru .. 1,486 1,170 Crossing Estate, Lichfield .. . . 1,220 550 Dalziell, A., and Son, Puketurua.. .. 800 180 Davison, T., Taurangaomoana .. .. 60 40 Dean and Son, Maungatautari .. .. 990 438 Dodd, J. M., Tukoroa .. .. .. — 416 Doud, J. M., " Marylands," Putaruru .. 16 11 DeLuen, R. H., Hinuera .. .. 301 277 Duxfield, G. J., Matamata .. .. 72 Nil England, George Henry, Matamata .. 36 24 Falconer, R. H., Tirau .. .. .. 57 137 Francis, Lloyd, The Club Run, Lichfield .. 130 Nil Gibson, F., Taurangaomoana .. .. 297 250 Goodwin, F., Okoroire .. .. .. 86 50 Greaves, W. G., Whitehall .. .. — 819 Harding, H. R., Matamata .. .. 330 1,250 Harding, W. F., Taurangaomoana .. 90 1,320 Herlihy, J., Lichfield .. .. .. — 375 Hicks, J. F., Maungatautari .. .. 375 422 Ireland, Richard, Karapiro .. .. 214 Nil Irvine, W., Te Poi .. .. .. 700 858 Johnstone, George, Peria, Matamata .. 1,210 826 Johnstone, J. C., Toatoaroa .. .. 328 499 Johnston, W., Lichfield, Putaruru .. — 45 Judd, S. H., Horahora, Cambridge .. 359 331 Kirkby Bros., Maungatautari .. .. 527 465 Leslie, Edmund, Tokaroa (private box), 386 619 Putaruru Livingstone, W. W., Matamata .. .. 538 528 Madill, R., Matamata .. .. .. 113 185 Main, William, Tirau .. .. .. 1,521 2,203 Maisey, R. J., Matamata .. .. 1,828 1,864 Makgill, Middlet.on, & Co., Horahora, Cam- 1,969 2,465 bridge Matarawa Land Company (c/o John Camp- 4,205 3,800 bell, Manager), Putaruru Mathieson, H., " Wairini," (private bag), ' 224 302 Hinuera i McGregor, Mrs. Grace Ellen, Taupiri .. 168 Nil McKeon, B., Farmer, Putaruru .. .. — 52 i McLarin, J. W., Pairere Road, Tirau .. 1 Nil Millner, Robert, Puketurau .. .. 47 9 Montague, D., Taurangaomoana .. .. 84 167 : Montague, J., Taurangaomoana, Mata Mata 330 306 I Morgan, R. C., Peria .. .. .. 1,897 2,054 Morgan, W. C., Karapiro, Cambridge .. 745 Nil Mouldey, A., Tirau .. .. .. 6 15 ! Mudford, H., Te Poi .. .. .. 70 Nil Muirhead, Colin, Whitehall .. .. 303 503 I Muirhead, P., Whitehall, via Cambridge .. 914 850 I Mullholland, T., Okoroire .. .. 105 473 Nathan, P. J., Waipa (private bag), Putaruru — 1,329 I Newton, R. A., Okoroire .. .. 580 700 ! Norris Bros., Toatoaroa, Cambridge .. 68 55 — Pohlen, Joseph, Matamata .. .. 352 81 Ring Bros., Hinuera .. .. .. 500 170 — Robinson, E. L., Hinuera .. .. 93 Nil

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Matamata County—continued. Robinson, H., Overdale, Putaruru .. 886 961 Scott, John M., Horahora .. .. 555 861 Searle, R„ Te Poi .. .. .. 709 10 Seton, G. W., Tirau .. .. .. 925 1,515 Smith, R. T., Butcher, Putaruru .. 81 363 Sneddon, Catherine J., Farmer, Putaruru .. •—- 112 Somerville, Edmund (Estate of), Okoroire 1,597 1,769 Stevens, Ken, Whitehall .. .. 301 50 Sutcliffe, W. W., Tirau .. .. .. 460 510 Thirwall, A., Matamata.. .. .. 233 279 Tims, J. W., Matamata .. .. .. 43 64 Totman, A. Arthur, Okoroire Railway .. 1,400 3,560 Townsend, William, Okoroire .. .. 709 Nil Vincent, W. C., Butcher, Matamata .. — 351 Vosper, A. C., Matamata .. .. 50 19 Vosper, George, Maungatautari .. .. 997 1,070 Watson, H., Walton .. .. .. —- 262 Wilson, W. S., Taihoa, Matamata .. 377 Nil Wise, E. T., Te Poi .. .. .. 28 1 Yandle, William, Putaruru .. .. 242 247 51,611 60,397 i ROTORUA COUNTY (In Waikato Subdivision). Brent, Ltd., Rotorua .. .. .. 330 378 Brett, W. L., Rerewhakaitu (private bag), 1,105 820 Rotorua Buckthought, J. G., Mount Pleasant, Rotorua, 96 Nil Butcher, T. C. (c/o W. A. Parnham), Whare- 693 537 pania Cooper, D. G. A., and Raharhui, Okere Falls, 859 1,132 Rotorua Dalbeth, E. L., Ngongotaha .. .. 506 350 Dowling, T., Rotorua .. .. .. 656 320 Edwards, H. R., Waiotapu .. .. 326 130 Emery, S., Rotoiti .. .. .. 201 46 Evans and Sons, Okareka, Rotorua . . 1,153 1,100 Falloona and Anderson (private bag), Rere- 2,570 2,282 whakaitu, Rotorua Falloona, J., Rotorua .. .. .. 53 50 Gee, Charles, and Sons, Rotorua .. .. 12 453 Hemmings, Cecil, Mamaku .. .. 440 319 Hickey, William, Waiotapu .. .. 45 74 Hinton, J. S., Ngongotaha .. .. 162 137 Jolly, S. H., Hamurana.. .. .. 298 417 Karl, F. J., Oturoa, Ngongotaha .. 294 403 Karl, J., Oturoa, Ngongotaha .. .. 320 300 Lichenstien and Arnoldson (private bag), Ro- 2,965 3,995 toiti Station, Rotorua MacDougall, S. H., Ohinepanea .. .. — 454 Managh, Charles H., Ngongotaha .. 617 642 Martin, H. M., Ngongotaha .. .. 419 458 Martin, J. E., Ngongotaha .. .. 1,069 1,077 Omanaia Limited, c/o Carr Bros., Rotorua 2,750 2,402 Orr, John, Te Ngae Road, Rotorua .. 25 54 Pethybridge, S. A. (private bag), Tikitere, 673 1,284 Rotorua Sattrup, J. M., Lake Rotoma .. .. 318 341 Sherriff, J. D., Rotorua.. .. .. 125 370 Smith, W. H. (Estate of), Te Ngae, Rotorua 4,150 3,982 Smyth Bros., Ngongotaha .. .. 234 206 Turner, J. R., Ngongotaha .. .. 32 Nil Vaughan, George W., Rotorua .. .. 1,650 1,000 Watt, John, c/oW. Broughter (private bag), 863 794 Rotorua Wood, Gordon H., Waimangu, Rotorua .. 1,484 1,434 27,493 27,741 TAUPO COUNTY (In Waikato Subdivision). Andrews, W., Mokai .. .. .. 50 66 Austin, W. H., Puketitiri .. .. 4,380 4,080 Baker, Thomas, Double Crossing, Tarawera 740 350 Baker, Thomas, Tatarakino, Tarawera .. 720 1,377 Baker, W., Double Crossing, Tarawera .. 120 Nil Batcheldor, H., Reparoa .. .. 185 350 Butcher, W. G., Waiotapu .. .. 1,013 788 Forster, E., Reparoa .. .. .. 12 Nil

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Tabfo Coukty—continued. Hape Nikora, Tarawera .. .. 1,000 650 Hill, R. H., Atiamuri .. .. .. 1,776 1,392 Hohepa Katene, Murupara .. .. 300 240 Newdick, W. J., Mokai .. .. .. 45 39 Ngatapa Pastoral Company (J. Hindmarsh), 3,172 2,884 Box 6, Port Ahuriri, Napier Raihania Piri, Te Haroto .. .. 501 431 Rushbrook, T. A., Te Mawhia .. .. 15 Nil Saunders and MeCarter (e/o W. B. Serpell), 425 Nil Box 3, Te Awamutu Toko Rakui, Rangitaiki .. .. 158 Nil Utiera, George, Te Haroto .. .. 574 500 Vaile, E. E., " Broadlands," Waiotapu .. 2,467 Nil 17,653 13,147 TAUMARUNUI COUNTY (In Te Kuiti Subdivision). Allen, A. C., Te Whakaroa, Taumarunui .. 57 Nil Atkins, H. E. (Route No. 1), Taumarunui.. 297 310 Atkins, W. (Route No. 1), Taumarunui .. 673 644 Atkins, W. (Rural Route No. 1), Taumarunui 539 608 (No. 2 property) Audrey, J. S., Ongarue.. .. .. 396 298 Barber, W. H., Ongarue .. .. 566 721 Barnett, S. H., Taumarunui .. .. 43 118 Beale, H., Taringamotu.. .. .. — 325 Beard, C., Ongarue .. .. .. 1,040 932 Bleasel, C. W., Aukopae .. .. 470 350 Bloomfield, E. (Rural Route No. 1), Tau- 20 35 marunui Borck, H. T., Taumarunui .. .. 757 677 Brown, J. M., Okahukura .. .. 236 305 Burgess, P. T., Ongarue.. .. .. 476 692 Burtenshaw, G. H., Taumarunui.. .. 110 Nil Cameron Bros. (Rural Route No. 1), Tau- 562 454 marunui Cameron, H. J., o/o D. Stuart, Taringamotu 1,805 2,130 Carrington, F. J. H. (Route No. 1), Tau- 387 332 marunui Carter, A. W. J., Aukopae .. .. 150 206 Carter, L. W., Box 62, Taumarunui .. 347 273 Church, H., Taumarunui .. .. 684 732 Coates, M. W., Aukopae .. .. 507 543 Conden, A. E., Taumarunui .. .. 277 514 Connor, J. J. (Rural Route No. 1), Tau- j 545 700 marunui Conrod, G. W., Taringamotu .. .. 45 Nil Coogan, J., Taumarunui .. .. 374 Nil Corlett, D., Taumarunui .. .. 410 350 Coutts Bros., Ongarue .. .. .. 98 213 Craig, R., Aukopae .. .. .. 648 516 Cribb, J., Manunui .. .. .. 314 301 Drake, C. W., Roto .. .. .. 559 Nil Drake, T. E., Waimiha .. .. .. 234 239 Deveraux, W. J., Waimiha .. .. 189 215 Deverill, F. H., Ongarue .. .. 328 454 Dickie Bros., Ongarue .. .. .. 454 361 Dyman, M. J., Waimiha .. .. 278 290 Echolands Limited, Taumarunui .. 1,128 1,140 Fabish, J., Taumarunui .. .. 275 167 Filleul, C. S., Taumarunui .. .. 99 71 Fisher, L., Manunui .. .. .. 333 503 Eraser, Don., Waimiha .. .. .. — 275 Gaul, O., Waimiha .. .. .. 389 361 Gemmell, F., Taringamotu .. .. 908 1,127 Gibbons and Sons, Koiro, Taumarunui .. 10,966 10,452 Goodser, J. A., Taumarunui .. .. 585 587 Goodwin, A., Taumarunui .. .. 1,120 1,320 Goodwin, H., Taumarunui .. .. 659 414 Goodwin, W., Taumarunui .. .. 1,070 1,145 Handley, Richard, Taringamotu .. .. 150 154 Hart, A. M., Taumarunui .. .. 642 622 Harker and Son, Rania, Ongarue .. 1,020 1,222 Hawkless, W., Taumarunui .. .. 1,178 1,200 Hayward, A. (Rural Route No. 1), Taumaru- 955 Nil nui Herlihy, D., Taumarunui .. .. [ 410 Nil Hickson, K. M., Waimiha .. ... 430 ; 487 Hikaia Reu, Taumarunui _ .. .. 354 306 Hill, W. H., Taumarunui .. .. 15 Nil Homersham Bros., Taumarunui .. .. 702 I 504

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Tatjmaruntti County—continued. Hoult, J., Taumarumii .. .. . • 637 740 Houpapa Te Ure, Taumarunui .. .. .1,000 726 1 Houpapa Whitiana, Taumarunui .. — 120 Howe, T., Waimiha .. .. 2,793 Nil 1 Ingham, A., Taumarunui .. .. 134 165 1 Jefferson, I., Taringamotu .. .. — 1,117 Kearins Bros., Kopaki .. .. .. — 173 Kindall, W. H., Aukopae, via Taumaranui — 260 1 Kinnell Bros., Manunui.. .. .. 3,126 3,532 Kokinga Taniera, Okahukura .. .. — 65 Lamb, H. R., Waimiha.. .. .. 286 308 Little, G. C. (Rural Route No. 1), Taumarunui 438 435 Longden, R. E., Waimiha .. .. 283 206 Lowrie Bros., Taringamotu .. .. 2,487 2,470 Maher, Jos., Te Whakarea .. .. 392 420 Maher, J., Rangaroa, Taumarunui . . 106 113 Mason, I. J., Taringamotu .. .. 1,010 Nil Matiroa Wairehu, Tokaanu .. .. 110 Nil McDonald, D., Waimiha .. .. 200 276 McKean, W. (Rural Route No. 1), Taumaru- 410 400 nui McKinnon, C., Aukopae .. .. 1,133 1,091 MoKinnon, J., Okahukura .. .. 160 181 McLennan Bros., Taringamotu .. .. 898 966 Mead and Mills, Punga Punga, Manunui .. 1,238 1,236 Morphy, J., Taringamotu .. .. 190 470 Napier, W. J. (Estate of), Taumarunui .. 1,392 1,384 Naylor, A., Taumarunui .. .. 403 387 Newman, C. A., Taumarunui .. .. 50 Nil < Nicol, J. L., Waimiha .. .. .. 192 225 I Nicholson, R. S., Aukopae .. .. 277 305 I O'Connor and Bullion, Taumarunui ., 166 Nil I Okerea-te-Turi, Taumarunui .. .. — 52 < Para Hikaia, Okohukuia .. .. — 83 Parker, C., and Hum, A. J., Okahukura .. 1,565 2,175 Pedersen, David (Rural Route No. 1), Tau- 544 568 marunui 1 Peek Bros., Braeside, Taumarunui .. 390 385 I Peek Bros. (Rural Route No. 1), Taumarunui 637 497 I Petersen, G., Taumarunui .. • • 105 67 ( Pitanau, W., Taringamotu .. .. 200 120 I Poole, 0., Taringamotu .. .. 255 276 < Reid, J., Aukopae .. .. .. 241 304 i Richardson, E. M. (Rural Route No. 1), 680 730 Taumarunui Roberts, R.W., Aukopae Landing, Wanganui 800 925 River Robinson, H. D. E., Te Whakarae .. 115 400 Rogers, W., Taumarunui .. .. — 5 Ross, C. M., Aukopae .. .. .. 827 300 Roth, R. T., Aukopae .. .. .. 764 775 Runuman, W. M., lvui Kau .. .. 1,330 1,720 Sadler, A., Nuka Nuka, Taumarunui .. 663 576 Schuberg, 0., Te Koura .. .. •— 392 Searlette, J. B., Waimiha .. .. 378 334 Sheely Bros., Otunui .. .. .. — 470 Sheely, John, Waimiha .. .. 273 274 Sheely, P. (Rural Route No. 1), Taumarunui 1,176 530 Sherwin and Co., Oruaiwi, Taringamotu .. 556 520 Shield, C. C., Taumarunui .. .. 1,450 1,690 Short, N. J. (c/o E. E. Short, Manager), 2,900 3,095 Taringamotu Station, Taumarunui Skelton, P. R., Taringamotu .. .. 1,425 1,450 Sherson, G. W., Taumarunui .. .. 440 420 Smith, C. P., Taumarunui .. .. 162 126 Smith, Frank, Taumarunui .. .. 1,123 970 Sneddon, C. R., Ongarue .. .. 157 593 Spicer, W. A., Ongarue .. .. 440 430 Sproull, J. L. (Route No. 1), Taumarunui.. 562 570 Stanton, G., Taumarunui .. .. 143 146 Steffert, H., Aukopae .. .. .. 227 230 Stewart, D., Taringamotu .. .. 815 915 Street, H. (Rural Route No. 1), Taumarunui 2,106 2,035 Taringamotu Totara Sawmilling Company 1,524 1,720 (E. R. Jeffrey, Manager), Meringa Thomas Bros., Ongarue.. .. .. — 1,159 Thomas, C. E.. Okahukura .. .. 330 200 Tuck, B., Taringamotu .. .. .. 552 521 Turner, W. H., Roto .. .. •. 70 632 Wackrow, A. J., Taumarunui .. .. 324 282 Wackrow, W. H., Taumarunui .. .. 609 567 Walls, Thoms, and Co., Taringamotu .. 7.300 6,980 West, L. P. (Rural Route No. 1), Taumaru- 288 242 nui

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Taitmahuntji County—continued. White, R. (Rural Route No. 1), Taumarumii 1,270 1,440 White, R. (Rural Route No. 1), Taumarunui — 507 Wilson, David, Hukutaurua, Taringamotu 394 432 Wilson, W. K., Waimiha .. .. 157 200 Wood Bros. (Rural Route No. 1), Taumaru- 448 680 nui Woolston, A. J., Aukopae .. .. 277 Nil Woolston, W. H. (Rural Route No. 1), Tau- 160 Nil marunui 94,926 95,376 OTOROHANGA COUNTY (In Te Kuiti Subdivision). Bayley, B., Mangaorongo, Otorohanga .. 317 205 Bayley, G. O., O'Wairaka Valley, Kihikihi 1,260 1,253 Bayly, L., Wharepuhanga .. .. 172 250 Bowler and Peacock, Otewa, via Otorohanga 577 965 Bowyer, W. I., Otorohanga .. .. — 41 Broadbent, S. G., Te Kawa .. .. — 137 Byran, E., Arohena, Te Awamutu .. 547 358 Bryan, G., Te Awamutu .. .. 108 153 Budden, B., Honikiwi .. .. .. 664 Nil Burns, A. W., Te Rauamoa .. .. Ill Nil Cameron, J., Tinui, Masterton .. .. — 800 Carlin, W., Honikiwi .. .. .. 154 173 Cater, C., Otorohanga .. .. .. 62 46 Connolly, L., Ngaroma .. .. .. 691 1,073 Corboy, F. D., Otewa, via Otorohanga .. 181 147 Corrigan, J., Ngaroma .. .. .. 960 1,050 Cowern, J. L., Otorohanga .. .. — 304 Cowley, M., Pirongia Road, Otorohanga .. 313 371 Cumpstone, J. E., Otorohanga .. .. 495 377 Dick, C., Otewa, via Otorohanga.. .. 644 607 Ellis, Mrs. P., Kiokio .. .. .. 797 Nil Farmer, A., Otorohanga .. .. 103 Nil Galpin, A. J., Otorohanga .. .. 656 207 Gane, L., Te Kawa .. .. .. — 170 Goddard, G., Ngaroma .. .. .. 130 248 Gooder, Wharepukunga .. .. — 25 Graham, J., Honikiwi .. .. .. — 862 Grant, W. G., Honikiwi.. .. .. 508 542 Gribben, Dr. Hugh L., Wharepuhanga, Te 417 858 Awamutu Harty Bros., Honikiwi, Otorohanga .. 753 Nil Harty, W. R., Honikiwi, Otorohanga .. —• 926 Hill, R. P., Otorohanga .. .. 317 Nil Hoban, P. C. (private bag), Te Awamutu .. 510 848 Hole, Robert, Te Kawa.. .. .. 141 16 Hyde and Clark, Otorohanga .. .. 100 500 Irvine, W., Otewa, via Otorohanga .. 40 130 J oily, F. B., Wharepuhanga, via Te Awamutu 474 578 Kay, A. 0. (Estate of), (c/o J. Kay), Kora- — 1,397 konui Kay, J., Korakotiui .. .. .. — 609 Le Brou, E. E., Te Rauamoa .. .. 59 49 Lethbridge, Norman, Kiwihau, Korakonui 2,279 2,118 Manson, W., Te Raumauku Road, Otoro- 38 4 hanga Martin, T. A., Te Kawa .. .. —- 365 Matthews, J. M., Kiokio .. .. 400 540 McDonald, R., Ngaroma .. .. 201 152 McFarlane, H., Otorohanga .. .. 39 246 McGovern, J., Te Awamutu .. .. 129 145 McGurth, J., Ngaroma .. .. .. I 200 Nil McKenzie, H. W., Honikiwi .. .. 380 349 McPhee, F. McK., Otewa, via Otorohanga 173 298 Mussin, P. A., Otewa .. .. .. 574 569 Orr Bros., Ngutunui, Otorohanga .. i 865 699 Oudaille, E. H., Otewa Road, Otorohanga 4,838 6,387 Paul, A. P., Otorohanga . . .. — 962 Perham and Larsen and Co., Ltd., Whare- 1,203 2,699 puhanga Pickup, W., Ngaroma .. .. .. 750 Nil Potts, Fred, Ngutunui, Otorohanga .. 263 241 Rattray, W., Honikiwi .. .. .. 350 457 Reid, J. A., and Sons, Wharepuhanga, via Te 609 778 Awamutu Richmond, R. J., Honikiwi .. .. 739 732 Riohardson, R., Ngaroma .. .. 125 123 Rock, P., Ngaromo .. .. .. 328 747 Sanson, S., Kiokio .. .. .. 287 64 Saunders and McCarter, Box 3, Whare- | 403 1,370 puhanga I

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AUCKLAND SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Otokohahga County—continued. Sklenars, W., Honikiwi .. .. 188 205 I Strawbridge, E. L. (rural dilivery), Otoro- 1,019 1,121 I hanga i Swainson, C. W., Maihiihi (Paewhenua rural 127 82 I delivery), Otorohanga I Symes, A. and R. A., Otorohanga .. 88 9 ! Symes, B. (private bag), Otorohanga .. 266 307 Tates, J., Arohena, Te Awamutu .. 200 Nil 1 Thomson, Wm., Wharepuhanga.. .. 527 308 1 Tripe, H., Te Rauamoa, Otorohanga .. 497 135 ' Walter, A., Ngaroma .. .. .. — 130 ' West, Charles, Honikiwi .. .. 19 12 Westmaeott, H., Otewa, via Otorohanga .. — 100 Williamson, J. (rural delivery), Otorohanga 19 Nil Yates, J., Aoteroa, Te Awamutu.. .. — 402 30,384 39,131 KAWHIA COUNTY (In Te Kuiti Subdivision). Anderson, T. B., Pirongia .. .. 225 214 Anderson, W. E., Hauturu, Kawhia .. 962 965 Armstrong, W. H., Hauturu .. .. 561 530 Babbage, A. W., Hauturu .. .. 925 997 Babbage, Henry H., Hauturu, Kawhia .. 1,000 1,029 Beatson, N. H. (private bag), Te Awamutu 2,036 2,438 Bell, C. and H., Oparau . v .. 538 Nil Blake, A. M. (Section 2, Block V, K.S.), 579 628 Kinohaku Brandon, A., Hauturu, Kawhia .. .. 500 509 Brandon, H., Hauturu .. .. 1,120 1,120 Brown, A. K., Kinohaku .. .. 263 328 Brown, Alfred, Kinohaku, Kawhia .. 916 826 Brown, N. H., Kinohaku .. .. 189 240 Buckeridge, Mrs. F. F., Te Papatapu .. 990 Nil Carmichael, Allen, Oparau .. .. 1,000 1,132 Coutts, M. W., Awamarino .. .. 88 363 Davies, R. Thomas, Oparau .. .. 100 230 Derecourt, H., Te Anga .. .. 103 Nil Dickson, S. R. (private bag), Otorohanga .. 587 410 Doe, S. T. and P., Hauturu, Kawhia .. 329 356 Douglas, G. W., Te Rauamoa .. .. 296 206 Eyre, I. A., Pirongia .. .. ■ ■ 316 357 Forbes, J. M., Awamarino .. .. 565 652 Fordham, R. E., Te Anga .. .. 56 72 Fowler, R. C., Piripiri Farm, Princes Street, 120 238 Hamilton Gordon, G. and J., Awamarino, via Te Kuiti 627 688 Hayes, G. W. W., Moerangi .. .. 697 550 Haylock, A. W., Marakopa .. .. 850 1,253 Haylock, Charles, Awamarino (private bag), 139 131 Te Kuiti Haylock, F. D., Marakopa .. .. 120 150 Hogarth, A. K., Te Rauamoa .. .. 376 400 Honore, R. C., Te Rauamoa .. .. 65 71 Josephs, A. W., Box 39, Te Kuiti .. 153 104 Kearns, James, Te Waitere, Kawhia .. 508 400 Kelly, Dalton, Whareorino .. .. 900 890 Larsen, W. A., Kinohaku, Kawhia .. 477 441 Mason, W. A., Kawhia .. .. •. 540 585 McKenzie, Keith A. W., Oparau .. .. 326 80 MeKibben, J. E., Hauturu .. 1,685 1,475 McNamara, M., Kinohaku, Kawhia .. 77 Nil Milne Bros., Awamarino, via Te Kuiti .. 531 524 Munro, J. T., Te Waitere, Kawhia .. 26 Nil Neiley, R., Piopio .. .. .. 102 Nil Newton Bros., Oparau, Kawhia .. .. 1,051 982 Noonan Bros., Hauturu.. .. 1,322 1,382 Parkinson, J. G., Te Rauamoa .. .. 326 326 Phillips, E., Awamarino .. .. 1,548 2,223 Riddle, J., Harihari, Marokopa .. .. 2,900 2.945 Robertson, G. McD., Hauturu, Kawhia .. 646 619 Rothery, John, Te Anga, via Waitomo Caves 570 561 Sandilands, I. B., Oparau .. .. 162 156 Scott, J. B., Oparau . . .. .. 700 660 Scott, Mrs. B. A., Box 9, Kawhia .. 671 885 Scott, Mrs. B. A., Kakawa, Box 9. Kawhia 557 | 523 Scott, Mrs. B. A., Taharoa Run, Kawhia .. 1,328 j 1,330 Scott, T. W., Kinohaku .. 1,220 1,000 Scott, Walter, Oparau .. .. .. 647 361 Shaw, Henrv, Kinohaku .. . • 1,880 2,038 Shaw, W. j", Kinohaku.. .. .. 980 950 Smith, B. R., Kinohaku, via Waitomo .. 2,108 2,017 Sobye, William, Oparau .. .. 352 331

| No. of Sheep on ! April 30, April 30, j 1927. 1928. Kawhia County—continued. Soundy and Reid, Marakopa .. .. 1,276 1,246 Speedy, J. G., Te Anga .. .. .. 1,066 1,359 Stewart, Charles, Oparau .. .. 723 711 Stokes, F. G., Kinohaku .. .. 2,100 1,841 Straueh Bros., Oparau .. .. .. 568 370 Sutherland and McAlister, Kawaroa (private 3,788 3,606 bag), Te Awamutu Tepnan, I)., Te Anga .. .. .. 220 140 Thomas, William, Kinohaku .. .. 440 500 Tripe, H., Te Rauamoa.. .. .. — 263 Tripe, Mrs. H., Te Rauamoa .. .. -— 203 Turner, W., Hauturu, Kawhia .. .. 900 860 Vicary, S., Marakopa .. .. .. 1,578 1,867 Wilder, E. T., Hauturu .. .. .. — 964 Wills, C. P., Hauturu .. .. .. 700 597 Wright, A., Oparau .. .. .. 378 565 Wright, A. M., Kinohaku .. .. 363 379 Wright, J. P., Kinohaku .. .. 1,872 1,672 57,503 58,014 WAITOMO COUNTY (In Te Kuiti Subdivision). Alack, N., Wairere Falls, Piopio .. .. 438 Nil Alorechtsen, W. A., Te Kuiti .. .. 674 840 Allison, E. V., Arapae .. .. .. 20 200 Alderson Bros., Aria .. .. .. 1,322 1,328 Andrew, J. W., Tangitu.. .. .. 434 596 Andrew, James, Tangitu .. .. 84 Nil Andrews and Sons, Te Kuiti .. .. 416 412 Andrews, H. G., Piopio.. .. .. 123 163 Armstrong, F. C., Mahoenui .. .. 55,6 Nil Arndt, T. F. W., Aria .. .. .. 1,258 1,077 Ash, R. B„ Aria .. .. .. 269 320 Ashworth, R. W. H., Ngapaenga.. .. 767 1,100 Barker, R. S., Mangapehi .. .. 2,000 2,110 Barnett, H. I., Aria .. .. .. 40 44 Bartlet, Samuel J., Tangitu .. ... 479 462 Bartlett, S., and Sullivan, D. (rural delivery), 434 567 Waimiha Barton, W. H., Kopaki.. .. .. 881 424 Bateman, A. K. (rural delivery), Te Kuiti .. 174 410 Batley, H. W., Piopio .. .. .. 471 642 Batley, R. T., Piripiri Station, Awakino .. 4,219 2,628 Bell, G. R., Totoro Road, Aria .. .. 362 351 Bell, John, Moeatoa (Waihenga Property), 336 410 via Te Kuiti Bignell, A. G., Awakino .. .. 650 1,527 Black, R. C. Arapae .. .. . ■ 120 295 Black, W., Awakino .. .. .. 1,073 1,218 Blundell, H. D., Tangitu .. .. 304 287 Blundell, Wilfred Henry, Te Kuiti .. 1,830 1,814 Board, Ben, Hangatiki .. .. .. 2 56 Boddie, H. G., Oparure.. .. .. 200 J65 Boddie, James N., Oparure .. .. 914 1,300 Boddie, James, sen., Te Kuiti .. .. 538 543 Boddy Bros, and Harper (private bag), 4,580 4,360 Piopio Boswell, A. A., Kopaki .. .. .. 10 287 Bowen, J. J., Whareorino .. .. 65 140 Bowering, E. H., Mokauiti .. .. 155 80 Bowick, Mrs. J. C., Tangitu .. .. 376 420 Bowick, R. C., Tangitu Waimiha .. 658 350 Brake Bros., Mapiu .. .. .. 732 1,550 Brake Bros., Mapiu .. .. .. 965 Nil Bremner, G., Kopaki .. .. .. 80 50 Brown, J. H. (rural delivery), Waimiha .. 75 107 Brown, W. J., Aramati, Kopaki .. .. 137 152 Bryant, J. N., Awakino.. .. .. 452 380 Bryant, J. N., Awakino .. .. — 584 Bryee, A. R., Wairere Falls .. .. 120 147 Buck, W. M. W., Mangapehi .. .. 356 286 Buckley, Mrs. C. K. J., Waitanguru .. 90 112 Burrow, R. E., Piopio .. .. .. 664 684 Cameron, A., Puketoa, Rangitoto, Te Kuiti 1,190 Nil Carry, W. C., Kopaki .. .. .. 320 268 Chambers Bros., Mokau, Waitara .. 8,895 9,031 Cheesman, R. H., Kaeaea, Aria .. .. — 386 Chestnut, J. N., Mairoa.. .. .. 108 Nil Chestnut, R. W., Mairoa .. .. 351 325 Christopherson, J., Tangitu .. .. 426 393 Churcher, George, Te Kuiti .. .. 676 721 Cocking, L. W., Piopio .. .. .. 749 969 Cole, R. B., Mangarino Road, Te Kuiti .. 3 23

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Waitomo County—continued. Collins, W. E., Mokouiti .. .. 217 204 Condon, B. P. B., Te Kuiti .. 155 Nil Coogan, Lawrence, Mokauiti .. .. j 1,474 1,455 Coombe, J., " Cranmere," P.O. Box 3, [ 939 1,191 Palmerston North Crawford, E. S., Whareoriro .. .. 776 616 Dahl, D., Aria.. .. .. .. 360 Nil Dahl, Mrs. Margt., Aria.. .. .. — 333 Daly, W. (rural delivery), Piopio.. .. 914 700 Davenport, Albert D. M., Te Kuiti .. 1,579 1,468 Davenport, E., Te Kuiti .. .. 330 377 Davidson, E. J., Mangarino Road, Te Kuiti 492 618 Davidson, E. C., Aria .. .. .. 1,161 1,092 Davidson, J. G., Piopio.. .. .. 1,520 1,500 Dewsnap, H. J., Piopio .. .. 80 401 Dimond, J. L. (Section 3, Block I), Putake — 155 Dimond, J. L., Waitomo Caves, 5a, Block V 840 155 Dimond, J. L., Waitomo Caves .. .. 216 373 Dimond, J. L., Waitomo Caves .. .. 120 109 Dimond, J. L., Waitomo Caves .. . . — 150 Dodds, J. D., Mangaotaki, Piopio .. I 166 170 Donnelly, E., Rimunui (rural delivery), Te 55 Nil Kuiti Donnelly, J. C., Mapiu, via Taumarunui .. 390 554 Dowdall, H., Kopaki .. .. .. 264 276 Drinkrow, S., Mangapehi .. .. 339 466 Duncan, Alfred, Bexley, Awakino .. 2,999 6,335 Early, N., Arapae .. .. . . 408 480 Elliott, Thomas, Mahoenui .. .. 2,221 2,183 Elliston, Vivian G., Kaitangiweka .. 349 439 Fellingham, George, Te Mapara .. . . 275 377 Pinlayson and Goldsmith, Mangaohae (rural 514 348 delivery), Te Kuiti Einnis and Sons, Rangitoto, Tapairu, Te 902 844 Kuiti Fittan J. A., Kopaki .. .. .. 156 53 Flux, A. L., Mapiu .. .. . . 148 46 Fowler, R. C. (Nikaunui Farm), Princes 925 Nil Street, Hamilton Francis, J. (rural delivery), Te Kuiti . . 85 1,898 Frederickson, D. E., Waitanguru . . 510 I 545 French, O. A., Rangitoto, Te Kuiti . . j 315 j 275 Furness, A. A., Piopio .. .. .. 121 179 Gardner, J. W., Waritete .. .. 765 J 862 Gernhoyer, B. M., Mapiu .. .. 50 Nil Glasgow, F. L. and J. Mcl., Mapiu, ! 815 : 771 Kopaki Gomez, Charles, Mapiu, via Taumarunui .. 116 102 Gould, Harry, P.O. Box 68, Te Kuiti .. 645 631 Gribbon, Nicholas, Mahoenui .. .. 285 271 Hansen, Peter, Mahoenui .. .. 1 513 1,002 Hargreaves Ltd., (J. Brown, Kopaki, 1,949 2,168 manager) Harrison, C., Te Kuiti .. .. . . 397 268 Hatton, J. T., Whareorino .. . . 309 218 Healy, W. J., Aria .. .. .. 2,223 Nil Helms, Thos. A., Te Mapara .. .. 83 88 Hendy Bros., Te Kuii .. .. .. — 1,068 Hendy, F. B„ Te Kuiti .. .. .. 2,016 2,501 Higginson, A., Haku, Pio Pio .. .. 566 | 582 Higglin, Joseph, Butcher, Aria .. .. 31 48 Higglin, Kare J., Aria .. .. .. 720 | 93 Hill, R., Haku, Pio Pio.. .. .. 1,151 ! 1,333 Hirst, Percival, Mokauiti .. .. j 171 200 Hobson, C. B„ Piopio .. .. . . 760 1,109 Hogg, Wm., Te Kuiti .. .. .. j — J 231 Hollo way and McKenzie, Aria .. . . [ 1,356 ' Nil Holloway, M. and I., Waitara .. . . . 385 j 509 Holloway, Mrs. E., Waitara .. .. 394 Nil Hopkins, W. F., Waimiha .. .. 430 j 430 Holloway, W. H., Box 3, Aria .. .. — j 2,250 Houghton, Thomas M., Wairere Falls, via 923 I 991 Te Kuiti Hulme, L. J., Piopio, via Te Kuiti .. 79 122 Hunt, W. I., Te Kuiti .. .. .. 3,079 | 3,773 Hunter and McFadgen, Aria .. .. 250 212 Hutchinson, J. T., Totoro Road, Aria .. 424 456 Jackson, C. E., Piopio .. .. .. 762 1,019 Jensen, J. R., Mangapehi .. .. 94 3 Johanson, C. A., Kareaea, Aria .. .. 338 471 Johnson Bros., Piopio .. .. .. 2,052 1,808 Johnson, W., Waitomo Caves .. .. 439 369 Johnstone, Wilfred, Puketutu .. .. 1,280 1,349 Jones and Brown, Mahoenui .. .. 1,165 875 Jones, L. R., Awakino ... .. .. 830 850 .

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, | 1927. 1928. Waitomo County—continued. Jones, Mostyn H. Innes, Te Kuiti .. 600 174 Jones, W. E., Kopaki .. .. .. 56 151 Julian, Alfred, Te Kuiti .. .. 561 1,194 Julian, G. E., Temapara, Te Mahara .. 163 Nil Julian, H. A., Kaitangiweka .. .. 341 Nil Kearins Bros., Kopaki, Wilton's .. .. 700 1,030 Kearins Br03., Kopaki (No. 2 property) .. 560 300 Kearns Bros.. Kopaki (Nikau property) .. 1,100 1,080 Keighley, A. R., Aria .. .. .. 1,025 1,423 Keighley, W. H., Aria .. .. .. 1,347 1.212 Kelly, W. P., Ballycraggan, Awakino .. 566 592 Kelly, H. J., Whareorino, Awakino .. 1,220 1,199 Kennedy, W., Piopio .. .. .. 150 144 Kenny, Joseph, Piopio .. .. .. 140 900 Kerr, C. R., Te Kuiti .. .. .. 1,153 1,593 Kilmarten, J. P., Piopio .. .. 225 17, King, Good, and Co. (private bag), Piopio.. 6,031 4,801 King, Newton (private bag), Awakino .. 7,422 7,090 Kingi Rongo, Mahoenui .. .. — 680 Kirk, H. P., Mokauiti .. .. .. 10 Nil Klein, P., Moeatoa .. .. .. 180 320 Lake, Geo. H., Awakino .. .. 20 Nil Lavington, A. C., Te Kuiti .. .. 212 Nil Larson, E. W., Piopio .. .. .. 580 600 Lee, W. A., Waitomo Caves .. .. 794 854 Leitch, S., Haku, via Piopio .. .. 7 Nil Leitch, Samuel, Haku, via Piopio .. 408 402 Lemberg, L. K., Te Kuiti .. .. 223 172 Leonard, E. J., Kopaki .. .. 28 92 Leslie Bros., Waitomo Caves .. .. — 305 Lever, J. F., Te Kuiti .. .. .. 230 Nil Longden, Mrs. E., Mokauiti .. .. I 336 277 Lowman, J. B. (rural delivery), Waitanguru 467 443 Lund Bros., Mangaohae .. .. 581 530 Mackenzie, M. A. (private bag), Te Kuiti .. 252 224 MaeLaohlan, H., Awakino Road, Te Kuiti 647 704 Mair and Co., Waimiha .. .. 2,472 2,682 Marsh, A. L., Arapae .. .. .. 524 648 Martin, W., Mapiu .. .. .. 294 261 Mason, T. G., and Son, Oparure, Te Kuiti .. 530 657 Mathers, J., Arapae .. .. .. 2,634 689 Matthew, Mrs. E. A., Hill Street, Te Kuiti 329 308 Mawhinney, R. J., Ngapaenga .. .. 280 6 McColl, Hugh, Arapae .. .. .. 947 732 McDonald, C., Piopio .. .. .. 374 445 McDonald, E. R., c/o A. C. Roundleson 532 819 (private bag), Te Kuiti McDonald, John, Piopio .. .. j 13 127 McFarlane, C. P., Kaitangaweka, Mapiu .. j 241 ! 288 McGregor, Norman James, Mokauiti, via j 2,291 Nil Taumarunui McGregor, 0., Kiekie Road, Aria .. I 130 131 McKain, P. M. (private bag), Te Kuiti .. 1 458 1,885 McKenzie, B. A., Waimiha .. .. 396 462 McKenzie, Thos., Tikerangi .. .. — 1,958 McLean, Daniel, Kaeaea, via Aria .. §50 Nil McManus, Bernard, Kopaki .. .. 255 90 McMillan, R. G., Awakino .. .. 313 Nil McNiece, John, Awakino .. .. 511 512 McPherson, E., Te Kuiti .. .. 242 333 McRae, N., Piopio .. .. .. 1,090 1,259 Middleton, C. E., Waimiha .. .. 486 527 Miller, J. C., Waitomo Caves .. .. 1,001 Nil Miln, G. C. (rural delivery), Mairoa .. 240 296 Moir, A. C. and D., Mahoenui, Awakino .. j 1,345 1,645 Monton, H. T., P.O. Box 71, Te Kuiti .. j 85 Nil Moore, A., Waitomo Caves .. .. 375 404 Moore, Edwin, Mahoenui .. .. 407 276 Moore, R. W., Aria .. .. .. 1,059 948 Mortensen Bros., Temapara, Piopio .. .15 274 Mudie, S. C., Moeatoa .. .. .. 150 201 Murray, J. J., Waitanguru .. .. 128 213 Nash, P., Mairoa .. .. .. 230 633 National Mutual Life Association of Austral- — 374 asia, Ltd., Box 1505, Wellington Neal, R. W., Piopio .. .. .. 1,376 1,201 Newcombe, Alfred (private bag), Piopio .. 1,318 1,261 Nicols, B. (rural delivery), Te Kuiti .. 226 166 Nielsen, J. E., Mangaohae .. .. 592 505 Nilson, G., Piopio .. .. .. 170 426 Northcroft, P. W., Aria.. .. .. — 50 O'Connor, P., Aria .. .. .. — 450 O'Keefe, P., Kopaki .. .. .. 82 122 Old, James, Mahoenui .. .. .. 76 78 Olsson, C. P., Waitomo Caves .. .. I 1,130 ! 1,145

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AUCKLAND SHEEP DISTRICT —continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30,1 April 30, 1927. 1928. Waitomo County—continued. O'Leary, P. J., Waimiha .. .. 21 : Nil Ordish, W. C., Awakino .. .. 1,583 1,399 Orr, L., Mangapehi .. .. .. 22 I 14 O'Sullivan, J., Aria .. .. .. 415 257 Parkes, L. L., Waimiha.. .. .. 83 105 Penniall, P., Waimiha .. . . .. 400 233 Petch Bros, (private bag), Te Kuiti .. 910 150 Petch, H., Piopio .. .. .. 970 685 Petch, J., Piopio .. .. .. 724 777 Peterson, P., Mangapehi . . . . 209 213 Petrie, G., Totoro Road, Aria .. .. 547 454 Pettit, W. J., Waitomo Caves .. .. 570 570 Phillips, G. A., Awakino .. .. 760 711 Pioi Estate Company (Limited), Pioi Station, 6,540 6,429 Awakino Pittams, P., Kaitangiweka .. .. — 277 Pittams, Mrs. E. P., Kopaki .. . . 662 678 Pratt, G., Aria .. .. .. — 204 Pratt, S. C„ Kopaki .. . . . . 262 279 Prince, R., Te Mapera .. .. . . 61 41 Purdie, L. G., Mahoenui .. .. 3,956 3,842 Rait, Stephen, Rangitoto, Te Kuiti .. 946 904 Randell, C. J., Mokau .. . . .. 96 119 Rattenbury, A. H., Mahoenui .. .. 653 651 Reade, Mrs. Jeanie, Kopaki .. .. 525 794 Reeve-Smith, M. N., Aria .. . 44 108 Riddle, S., Aria .. .. .. 1,439 820 Riddling, L. R., Mahoenui .. .. 4 Nil Robison and Evans, Paekalca (private bag), 1,370 1,492 Piopio Robson, A. W., Te Kumi, Te Kuiti .. 342 450 Rochfort, E., Farmer, Piopio .. .. 224 310 Rockfort, Mrs. F., Piopio .. .. 315 263 Rolleston, J. C., Mangapehi .. .. 683 456 Ronaldson, A. (private bag), Te Kuiti .. 713 1,540 Ronaldson, S., Piopio .. .. 1,142 1,143 Ross, Donald, Te Kuiti .. .. .. 28 18 Ryall, J. W., Aria .. .. .. 353 595 Sage, D., Mokau .. .. .. 916 1,036 Schon, N. C. C„ Mapiu .. .. . . 166 125 Scott, W. K.. Kopaki .. . . .. 448 349 Self, J. R., Waitete, via Te Kuiti.. .. .163 638 Self, W. O., Waitete, Te Kuiti .. .. 170 133 Sellers, R., Aria .. .. . . 407 317 Sewell, John, Ngapaenga .. .. 479 737 Sharp, A. E., Aria .. .. . . — 48 Smith, G. H., Kaeaea, Aria .. .. 450 10 Smith, T., Te Kuiti .. .. .. 1,126 1,215 Smith, V. L., Kaeaea, via Aria .. .. 129 280 Sole, A. W., Awakino .. .. .. 499 520 Sole, G. T., Mahoenui .. .. .. 1,938 2,247 Somerville and McAdam (Limited), Te Kuiti 1,111 1,608 Somerville, W. G. and E. D., Te Kuiti .. 1,352 1,002 Sorensen, C. P., Kopaki .. .. 1,743 1,123 Spence, F. W., Awakino .. , .. 930 Nil Staples, W. H., Mokauiti .. * .. — 2.060 Stevens, T. W., Te Mapara, Piopio .. 208 203 Stevenson, J. D., Waitomo Caves .. 435 1,055 Stringer, William, Rangitoto, Box 76, Te 40 4 Kuiti Sullivan, J. (rural delivery), Waimiha .. 549 750 Sutherland, A. J., Rangitoto, Te Kuiti .. 637 665 Symonds, W. L„ Piopio .. .. 285 327 Takerei Kingi Wetere, Mahoenui .. 244 Nil Tappin Bros., Te Kuiti .. .. 601 645 Tarrant, A. C., Piopio .. .. .. 296 255 Tathan, T., Mokauiti .. .. .. 144 198 Taylor, C. S., Aria .. .. .. 700 1,062 Templeman, F. J., Moeatoa .. , 734 695 Terry, C. G., Piopio .. .. .. 35 153 Thomas, C. E., Aria .. .. .. 422 439 Thomasen, J. J., Oparure .. .. 1,979 1,942 Thoma, W. A. (private bag), Mairoa .. 1,605 1,550 Thomson, S. D. (c/o R. A. Thomson, Mana- 1,354 1,045 ger), Marokopa Thomson, W. D. (c/o Gordon Calvert, 693 715 Manager), Awakino Thorley, H. E. (rural delivery), Te Kuiti .. 65 116 Thoresen, J. C. and K. L., Mahoenui .. 917 680 Tibbett, C. R., Piopio .. .. .. 95 48 Timbs, S. S., Hangatiki .. .. 720 703 Tolme, E. and W., Aria .. .. 1,218 1,139 Trust, J. E., Paemako.. .. .. 150 185 Verry, L. G., Haku, Piopio .. .. 869 980 Vickerman, D. D., Box 1518, Auckland .. 654 735

No. of Sheep on April 30, I April 30, 1927. 1928. i i Waitomo County—continued. Voyce, H., Mairoa .. .. .. | 674 i Nil Voyce, Mrs. M., Mairoa .. .. 100 148 Waghorne, John, Kopaki .. .. 22 485 Wagland, C., Te Kuiti.. .. .. 1,619 1,525 Wainwright, W., Mokauiti .. .. 7 264 Walker, J. T., Te Kuiti.. .. .. — 102 Wall, G., Kaitangaweka, Mapiu .. .. 23 65 Wall, James (private bag), Piopio .. 3,570 3,390 Warren, A. S., Kopaki .. .. .. 72 Nil Warriner, J. J., Tapairu, Te Kuiti .. 468 488 Watson Bros., Piopio .. .. .. 1,193 1,458 Watson, S. W., Paemako .. .. 377 j 459 Watson, W., sen., Piopio .. .. 156 330 Weavers, W. F., Waimiha .. .. 159 i 138 Webster, G. P., Aria .. .. .. ■— 1,277 Weir, Hugh G., Arapae .. .. 38 i 45 Were, George R., Mangaohae, Te Kuiti .. 319 410 Were, Robert, Mangaohae, Te Kuiti .. 977 ! 1,213 Westmacott, H., Otewa, via Otorohanga .. 635 470 Whataroa Estate (Bank of New Zealand), 2,578 j 2,572 Te Kuiti White, G. T., Waitomo Caves .. .. 389 I 156 Whitehouse, J. W., Kopaki .. .. 12 84 Williams, A. G., Kopaki .. .. 206 Nil Williams, Alfred, Piopio .. .. 338 375 Williamson, W. IX, and A. B„ Box 82, Tau- 506 340 marunui Wilson, Andrew, Wairere Falls .. .. 1,887 1,953 Wilson, C. K., Piopio .. .. .. 1,647 1,733 Wooten, J. G., Piopio .. .. .. 882 200 Wrightson, A. H., Puketutu, Te Kuiti .. 1,109 983 Wynyard, M. H. (e/o P. D. Hargreaves), 133 151 Hangatiki Young, L. E., Piopio .. .. .. 499 353 225,775 230,367 OHURA COUNTY (In Te Kuiti Subdivision). Adam, A. A., ICoiro, via Taumarunui .. 320 268 Adams, R. W., Waitewhena, Ohura .. 104 140 Aitchison, Mrs. Sarah, Ohura .. .. — 183 Aitchison, William J., Ohura .. .. 549 623 Akers, W. (c/o H. Mackay, Manager), Tatu 1,604 1,420 Allingham, C. P., Opatu .. .. 423 353 Anderson Bros., Ohura .. .. 443 570 Andrews, W. B., Ohura Property (address : 1,277 1,285 Timaru) Astbury, Vincent R.,AkatarewaRd.,Ongarue 557 647 Bank of New South Wales (per N. Palmer), —■ 582 Matiere Beatson, D., Matiere .. .. .. 494 458 Bennett, William, Box 14, Matiere .. 325 341 Binns, J., Matiere .. .. .. 342 520 Bishop, E. H., Matiere .. .. .. 165 142 Blank, F. W., Tokirima . . .. 200 234 Bleasel, P. M., Tangitu .. .. 720 635 Brady, E„ Ohura " .. .. .. — 287 Brears, Mrs. C. E., Ongarue .. .. 326 321 Brooks, R. G., Okahukura .. .. 250 250 Brown, Hugh, Nihoniho .. .. 1,378 1,519 Brown, Thomas W., Ohura .. .. 805 854 Bruce, D. J., Nihoniho .. .. 12 Nil Caird, James, Ongarue .. .. .. 313 304 Cameron Bros. (Rural Route No. 1), Tau- 728 486 marunui Cameron, M., Box 14, Ohura .. .. | 83 225 Canty, M. T., Aria .. .. .. j 275 353 Carlyon, E. J., jun., Ohura .. .. j 353 344 Carlyon, E. J., sen., Ohura .. .. 55 48 Castle, A., Tatu, Ohura .. .. 229 238 Chapman, H., Ohura .. .. .. •—• 458 Christensen, Anthony, Ohura .. .. 268 254 Clark, George, Ohura .. .. .. 203 189 Clarke, M., Ohura .. .. .. 311 305 Cole, R. B., Waimiha .. .. .. 739 800 Cole, J. C., Ohura .. .. .. 636 583 Coogan, C., Ongarue .. .. .. 593 536 Coogan, P., Ohura .. .. .. 160 150 Cornwall, A., Tatu, via Ohura .. .. — 535 Craven, H., Ohura .. .. .. 386 43 Currie, E. J., Ohura .. .. .. 700 585 Currie, 0., Ohura .. .. .. j 66 100 Curtis, C., Tatu, via Ohura .. .. — 119 De Malmanche, C., Ongarue .. .. I 763 540

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30 1927. 1928. Ohuka County—continued. De Malmanche, W. F., Otangiwai .. 1,655 1,368 Denison, G., Ohura .. .. .. 358 366 Dons, P. M., Ohura .. .. .. 751 704 Dougherty, N. J. B., Ohura ... .. 620 610 Dunn, R. M., Matiere .. .. .. 150 230 Dunn, R. M., Otangiwai .. .. — 500 Dwyer, B., Tokirima . . .. .. 150 170 Eisdale, R. D., Ohura .. .. .. 94 Nil Ellis Bros., Tokirima .. .. .. 434 450 Etherington, J. W. and G. H., Roto .. 1,018 1,200 Etherington, Thomas R., Matiere .. 760 665 Evans, Walter, Ongarue .. .. 427 355 Fahey, P., Ongarue .. .. .. 950 969 Farr, A., Opatu Landing, Wanganui River 425 336 Fauchelle, L. S., Matiere .. .. 1,520 1,730 Field, R. T., Nihoniho .. .. .. 145 111 Fife, W. H., Nihoniho .. .. 701 716 Fleming, A. W., Roto, via Taumarunui .. 220 206 Ford, F. T„ Ongarue .. .. .. 600 415 Ford, H., Ongarue .. .. .. 581 482 Fougere, I. J., Tatu, via Ohura .. .. 700 615 Fraser, George, Ohura .. . . .. 506 502 Friel Bros., Ohura .. .. .. 400 430 Fry, W., Otangawai .. .. .. 195 176 Fullerton-Smith Bros, (private bag), Tau- 7,705 8,491 marunui Gailey, Mrs. Minnie, Ongarue .. .. 120 44 Gemmell, J. E., Ongarue .. .. 3,822 3,802 Gibbons, Charles, Opatu, Wanganui River 309 464 Glenny, W. H., Ongarue .. .. 476 409 Goldfinch and Co., Sawmillers, Ohakune 550 Ni! Goldfinch and Co. (No. 2), Ohakune .. 140 776 Goldfinch, P. J., Ohura .. .. 388 526 Grant, N. S., Tokirima, Ohura .. .. —• 706 Grant, T. H., Koiro, Wanganui River .. 2,257 2,330 Halse, W., Ohura .. .. .. 846 435 Hannan, J., Matiere .. .. .. 2,411 2,663 Healy, W. M., Nihoniho .. .. 250 233 Heayns, Thomas and W. H., Ongarue .. 1,187 1,259 HeSernan, M., Tatu, via Ohura .. .. — 174 Humphrey and Dobbie, Ohura .. .. 122 162 Irvins, A., Nihoniho .. .. .. 224 Nil Jackson, P., Ohura .. .. .. 155 178 Jackson, P., Ongarue .. .. .. 785 j 470 Jebb, E. C., Matiere .. .. .. 394 I 445 Jebb, G., Matiere .. .. .. 673 583 Johnston, Herbert, Tokirima .. .. 831 j 811 Kinch, A. W., Tahua, via Taumarunui .. 400 ! 442 Knight, S., Ongarue .. .. .. 360 249 Law, Charles, Opatu .. .. .. 313 286 Lilburn and England, Tatu .. .. 2,324 3,133 Lodder, Venn A. E., Ohura .. .. 326 312 Loft, H. H., Ohura .. .. 1,850 2,960 Loughnan and Barber, Parehelta Station, 4,003 5,950 Aria Mackenzie, W. J., Box 50, Ohura .. 151 154 MaeKinder Bros., Matiere .. .. 409 415 Maudsley, J., Mokauiti .. .. 513 480 Maudsley, Joseph (c/o James Dumphy, 515 475 Manager), Mokauiti, via Taumarunui McAvady, M. J., Matiere .. .. 682 661 MeDermott, W. J., Ohura .. .. 759 745 McGovern, Mrs. Mary, Matiere .. .. 766 906 McGregor, Evan, Ongarue .. .. 3,069 4,841 McHardie, C., Ohura .. .. .. 116 100 McLean, K., Otangiwai .. .. 320 j 304 McLeod, D. F., Opatu .. .. 731 j 1,018 McLeod, S., Tatu, via Ohura .. .. — 337 McMillan, N. L., Ongarue .. .. 60 85 Mossman, G. E., Matiere .. .. 506 536 Mundy, E. R., Matiere .. .. 163 230 Neilsen, C., Opatu, Wanganui River .. 1,025 1,299 Nelson, H., Mahuakau, Tahua .. .. 1,531 1,337 Newman, F. W., Opatu, via Taumarunui .. 292 186 Newton, R. G., Otangiwai .. .. 117 97 Old, Oliver, Tokirima, via Taumarunui .. 1,195 1,384 Parker, H., Matiere .. .. .. 205 191 Passeau, L. A., Matiere .. .. 348 406 Pendray, J., Nihoniho .. . . ... 9 Nil Penny, J., Tokirima, Ohura .. .. 406 944 Pleasant, Frank, Matiere .. ,. 141 278 Pleasants, Owen E., Matiere .. ... 5,175 4,978 Potter, George, Opatu, Wanganui River .. 367 407 Potter, Joseph, Ohura .. ... .. — 238 Price, William, Ongarue ... „. 142 160

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Ohura County—continued. Ralph, 0., Matiere .. .. .. 284 242 Rae, It., Ohura .. .. .. — 279 Reading, P., Ongarue .. .. .. — 625 Reeves, H. H., Ohura .. .. .. — 290 Richardson, L. C., Nihoniho .. ■. 40 69 Ritchie, H. J., Matiere .. .. ... •— 944 Robinson, H. D. E., Te Whakarue .. 736 1,200 Robinson, J. L., Ohura .. .. •. 357 259 Robinson, Mrs. Janet, Box 12, Ohura .. 562 360 Roche, J., Ohura .. .. .. 1,030 379 Roche, J. H., Tokirima, via Ohura .. 145 282 Romayne, F., Ohura .. .. .. 471 523 Ross, A. L., Matiere .. .. .. 773 840 Ruddick, E. W., Woodville, Ohura .. 1,747 1,742 Runciman, J. J. (Rural Route No. 1), Tau- 274 511 marunui Rutherford, F. W., Taumarunui .. .. — 1,134 Ryan, C. J., Matiere .. .. 1,214 1,266 Ryan, James, Ongarue .. .. .. 480 582 Salter, T., Matiere .: . • .. 966 914 Schultz, A., Matiere .. .. .. 11 17 Seccombe, F. H., Otangiwai .. 3,726 3,190 Shelverton Bros., Ohura .. .. 758 Nil Shelverton, V., Ohura .. .. .. 674 631 Sinclair, D., Ongarue .. .. • • 408 678 Smith, M., Matiere .. .. . • 399 462 Smith, Norman F., Ohura .. . ■ 993 884 Sowry Bros., Otangiwai .. .. 367 448 Speedy, W. G., Tokirima .. .. 266 253 Speedy, W. G., Tokirima .. • • 230 194 Stewart, C. E., Matiere .. .. 1,755 1,700 Struthers, James, Otangiwai .. .. 665 733 Struthers, Jas., Aria .. .. .. 461 531 Thomas Bros., Okahukura .. .. 24 Nil Thomas, W. L., Okahukura .. .. 520 373 Thomas, W., Matiere .. .. .. •— 84 Thompson, A. S., Ohura .. .. 40 Nil Thompson, A. W., Tokirima .. .. 710 708 Turner, W. B., Roto. .. .. . ■ 700 770 Von Blaramberg, C. A., Tokirima .. 7,904 8,031 Walker, A. T., Tatu, Ohura .. .. 120 65 Walker, R. G., Tatu, Ohura .. .. 98 107 Watts, S. A., Ohura .. .. .. 103 103 Whitton, Mrs. Laura (Estate of), Waitaanga, 78 72 Ohura Wilkie, H. S., Ohura .. .. .. 61 84 Williams and Bruce, Ohura .. .. 90 40 Woods, Geo., Matiere .. .. .. 777 832 114,466 127,049 KAITIEKE COUNTY (In Te Kuiti Subdivision). Abraham, T. W., Patunga .. .. 1,367 2,778 Allen, S., Owhango j .. .. .. 30 9 Anderson, A., Kakahi .. .. .. 21 8 Anderson, A. E., Piriaka .. .. 1,150 Nil Andrews, C. R., Tunekotekote, Taumarunui 173 201 Barber, C. H., Whakahoro . . . . 319 315 Barber, J. P., Kaitieke .. .. . . 596 691 Barker Bros., Hikumutu, Taumarunui .. 1,590 1,180 Beuck, F. H., Taumarunui .. .. 425 22 Bosarb, M., Pataixga .. .. .. 27 79 Bradley, J., Taumarunui .. .. 1,709 1,703 Braithwaite, J., Piriaka.. .. .. 210 6 Bremner, G. D., Hukapapa .. .. 31 Nil Bringezu, N. B., Owhango .. .. 58 100 Burgess, S. F., Kaitieke .. .. 656 406 Caffin, S. C., Raurimu .. .. .. 80 60 Cameron, K. A., Taumarunui .. . . 923 801 Chadwick and Barnhill, Retaruke, Kaitieke 624 611 Chappell, H. S., and Sons (Section 1, 1,015 Nil Block VII), Kokakoriki Christian, H. W., Owhango .. .. — 118 Cole, H. A., Raurimu .. .. .. 118 141 Cook, M. F., Tunekotekote, Taumarunui .. 422 204 Couper, L. K., Owhango .. .. 1,310 1,406 Craig, T. (private bag), Taumarunui .. 2,954 3,105 Crocker, Mrs. T. H., Kaitieke .. .. 506 509 Crocker, T., Kaitieke .. .. .. 634 699 Crocker, T. H., Kaitieke .. .. 649 610 Davis, C. S., Piriaka .. .. .. 335 166 Dempsey, John, Kaitieke .. .. — 228 Dempsoy, Neil (Section 6, Block XII), Kai- 389 295 tieke

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4 —EL 238.

No. of Sheep on April 30,1 April 30. 1927. 1928. Kaitieke County—continued. Dempsey, Neil (private bag), Kaitieke .. 1,518 1,645 Dempsey, W. E. (private bag), Kaitieke .. 392 Nil Dinsdale, J., Kakahi .. .. .. 317 240. Dobbs, Mrs. E. A., Retaruke, Kaitieke 662 590 Rural Drummond, G. W., Kaitieke .. .. 540 Nil Duffy, C., Taumarunui .. .. .. 269 39 Duxfield, A. J., Raurimu .. .. 423 613 Duxfield, A. T., Raurimu .. .. 740 Nil Duxfield, L. H., Hukapapa .. .. 260 159 Eady, E. C., Hikimntu .. .. .. 810 905 Edwards and Gibbons, Tuipapa, Kaitieke.. 830 550 Edwards and Gibbons, Prospect, Kaitieke.. 500 300 Edwards and Gibbons, Tuipapa, Kaitieke .. 500 820 Edwards and Melles, Retaruke, via Raurimu 678 611 Eggers, C. P. C., Kirakau .. .. 862 1,034 Ernie, H., Pipiriki, Mangaohutu .. .. 1,020 1,070 Fenemore, L. F., Tunekotekote .. .. 216 252 Fitzgerald, E., P.O., Milford, Auckland .. 15 Nil Fleetwood, C. G., Kaitieke .. .. 1,881 1,768 Fleming and Hutton (Estate of A. Speedy), 1,565 2,138 Taumarunui Fleming and Hutton (Estate of A. Speedy), 1,875 1,302 Taumarunui Ford, L. S., Homestead, Manunui .. 462 304 Ford, L. S. (Highfield), Homestead, Manunui 320 Nil Ford, L. S. (Mission Farm), Manunui .. 406 290 Ford, L. S., River Trust, Manunui .. 350 102 Forlong, H. F., Kakabi .. .. 530 665 Foster, W. H. G., Kaitieke .. .. 997 Nil Gage, H., Kaitieke .. .. .. 380 528 Gardner and Sons, Hukapapa .. .. 4,227 1,946 Gaynor, T., Mangaohutu, Wanganui River 1,522 Nil Gerke, C. T., Tunekotekote .. .. 142 204 Gibbons, G. B., Kirikau .. .. 1,480 1,892 Gibbons, S., Kirikau. Taumarunui .. 1,630 1,646 Gray, A. W., Kaitieke .. .. .. — 762 Gray, William, Whakahoro, via Kaitieke .. 150 Nil Hamilton Bros., Kaitieke .. .. 1,142 1,147 Hammond, G. J'., Owhango .. .. 55 15 Harvey, W. A., Piriaka.. .. .. 119 89 Holder, A. H., Raurimn .. .. 860 800 Hollis, J., Kaitieke .. .. .. 125 230 Howrigan, Leonard, Hikumutu, via Owhango 50 136 Inverarity, J. F., Kaitieke .. .. 954 808 Karam, F. J., Raurimu.. .. .. 1,610 1,223 King, A. W., Taumarunui ... .. 438 396 King, A. W., Box 12, Taumarunui .. 55 Nil King, James, Owhango .. .. 1,255 1,177 Kinnell Bros. (No. 2), Box 17, Manunui .. 250 988 Koro Neha, Kaitieke, via Raurimu .. 97 77 Kurua Limited (c/o E. Grice, jun.), 3,828 3,112 Kaitieke Lacy, T. E., Whakahoro .. .. 850 691 Le Gros., Ed. H., Kaitieke .. .. 245 Nil Le Gros., W., Kirikau .. .. .. 1,040 824 Leicester, A. C., Raurimu .. .. 1,005 920 Leicester, C. A., Kaitieke .. .. 1,437 997 Litchfield, L. T., Kaitieke .. .. 276 267 Litchfield, Mrs. F., Kaitieke .. .. 271 Nil Lund, A. M., Kaitieke .. .. .. 952 1,090 Luoni, M., Erua .. .. .. 740 Nil Maher, J., Rangaroa, Taumarunui .. 223 277 Max, J., Kakahi .. .. .. — 59 McCaffrey Bros., Mangaohutu .. .. 3,158 1,420 McCaffrey Bros., Mangaohutu .. .. 2,415 2,227 McColl, A., Kaitieke .. .. ..1,054 865 McColl, T., Retaruke, Kaitieke .. .. 647 570 MeEUigotte, J., Mangapurua .. .. 200 Nil McFadyen, F. J., Kaitieke .. .. 600 666 McKenzie, J. S., Owhango .. .. 3,000 Nil McLennan, J., Kaitieke .. .. 500 Nil McLeod, John (private bag), via Tau- 1,630 1,610 marunui McLeod, Joseph, Kirikau .. .. 4,010 3,560 McRobert, Alexander, Owhango .. .. 945 516 Meade, G., Retaruke, Whakahoro .. 699 616 Miles and Managh (c/o F. C. Weller), Nara- 2,418 2,543 wau, Raurimu Miller, John G., Owhango .. .. 996 950 Miller, Mrs. A. L., Oio Road, Owhango .. 145 13 Miller, S. P., Hikumutu, Taumarunui .. — 457 Millwyn, A. M. A., Hukupapa .. .. 378 388 Mitchell, S. (c/o P. Smith), Longburn .. 762 750 Morgan, C. C., Kaitieke .. .. 716 955 Morris and Foster, Kakahi .. .. 9 7 Morris, S. A. (private bag), Raurimu .. 477 501 Muffins, D., Kirikau .. .. .. 1,355 1,118

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. 1 Kaitieke County—continued. National Mutual Life Association (o/o C. E. — 502 Frampton), Kaitieke National Mutual Life Association (c/o ■— 1,360 O'Halleron), Owhango) National Mutual Life Association (c/o H. S. — 1,297 Chappell, Kokakoriki, Taumarunui National Mutual Life Association (c/o W. D. — 1,140 May), Kaitieke) Neilsen, Rasmus, Kaitieke .. .. 375 389 Nieholls, A., Kaitieke .. .. .. 559 726 Nieholls, A., Kaitieke .. .. .. 370 437 Nissen, A. G., Piriaka .. .. .. 45 67 Oldfield Bros., Owhango .. .. 856 915 Osborne, C., Piriaka .. .. .. — 160 Page, K. M., Retaruke .. .. .. 270 60 Peach, Dr. (c/o W. Dobbs), Kirikau .. 1,514 1,552 Perry, Mrs. (c/o D. A. Perry), Kaitieke .. 423 412 Peters, J., Whakahoro .. .. .. 650 515 Pilkington, B., Kaitieke .. .. 1,075 1,119 Pittams, Charles, Owhango .. .. 155 479 Powell, J. R., Kokakoriki, Taumarunui .. 515 1,122 Powell, J. R., Tunekotekote .. .. 1,751 Nil Prichard, H. M„ Kaitieke .. .. 702 838 Purnell, A. I., Kaitieke .. .. 747 679 Reid and Son, Kaitieke .. .. 1,091 Nil Reube, D. W. E., Owhango .. .. 534 642 Riches, A. 6., Taumarunui .. .. 1,110 1,279 Robson Bros., Owhango .. .. 1,130 1,112 Robson, Geo., Owhango .. .. — 650 Runeiman, W. McK., Kokakonui .. 200 1,700 Rutherford, W. R., Kaitieke .. .. — 732 Sands, C., Kakahi .. .. .. 48 16 Schofield, L. (c/o M. Morris), Lower Reta- 405 394 ruke, Raurimu Schuberg, Te Koma .. .. .. •— 358 Scott, H. A., Patunga, Taumarunui .. 1,774 Nil Shires, H. N, Kaitieke .. .. 400 Nil Shires, S. N., Whakahoro .. .. 460 476 Sissons, R., Manuuui .. .. .. 690 483 Siswick, G., Kakahi .. .. .. — 19 Skelly, C. Kokakoriki .. .. .. 76 72 Smith, Mrs. A. Roscoe, Hikumata, Tau- 987 1,519 marunui Smith, Mrs. A. Roseoe, Hikumata, Tau- 2,100 2,146 marunui Smith, Percy, Owhango .. .. 1,190 600 Smith, Phil, Taumarunui .. .. 153 Nil Stebbing, H., Owhango .. .. 385 475 Stephen, E. H., " Chandour," Kakahi .. — 55 Stevens, L. A., Manunui .. .. Ill 60 Straiton, R., Owhango .. .. .. 11 33 Thurston, E. H., Taumarunui .. .. 338 Nil Thurston, E. H., Taumarunui .. .. 548 Nil Thurston, E. V., Hikumutu .. .. — 851 Thurston, Mrs. E. V., Taumarunui .. — 510 Toblin, M. D., Whakahoro .. .. 377 Nil Tod, David (Section 5, Block XIII), Kaitieke 615 359 Treacy and Son, Kaitieke .. .. 1,611 1,807 Trevana, W. J., Kaitieke .. .. 250 284 Trussell, A. H., Kokakoriki .. .. 1,490 1,161 Tyerman, N., Owhango.. .. .. 2,569 2,178 Tylee, Thomas H., Kaitieke .. .. 1,428 1,117 Vanstone, F., Kaitieke .. .. .. 620 480 Voss, O. and T., Owhango .. .. 956 904 Waldegrave Bros., Te Rimu, Raurimu .. 3,579 3,410 Waldegrave, Geofirey F., Kawhautahi 1,080 940 Valley, Kaitieke Wedde, W. F., Kaitieke .. .. 759 680 Weidenbohm, R., Tunekotekote .. .. 370 441 Wellar, F. C., Kaitieke .. .. .. — 618 Western, S. J. C., Patunga .. .. 2,900 2,773 Wilson, H. W. E., Retaruke .. .. 136 300 Windle, F. J., Owhango .. .. 1,220 802 Wright, C. M., Manunui .. .. 71 j 132 134,560 120,218 TAURANGA COUNTY (In Bay of Plenty Subdivision). Allen, F. H. (o/o C. E. H. Allen, Manager), 123 152 Te Puna Alley, G., Katikati .. .. .. 605 597 Ball Bros., Pongakawa .. .. .. 618 1,553 Bayley, F., Papamoa .. .. .. 377 1,040 Bell, A. (c/o A. Teague, Manager), Papamoa 3,470 4,544 Bennett, H., Cambridge Road, Tauranga 190 255 Blakeney, R. F., Mount Stewart, Katikati 151 272 Bruce, G., Paengaroa .. .. • • 16 Nil Butcher, H. E., Te Puke .. •. — 34

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, ! 1927. 1928. Tauranga County—continued. Callery, C., No. 3 Road, Te Puke .. 649 Nil Carruth, J., No. 3 Road, Te Puke .. 70 Nil Clarke, H. J., Wairoa, Tauranga .. 12 8 Collins, J., Te Puke .. .. .. 55 Nil Cooper, W. G., Tuapiro, Katikati .. — 153 Costello, —, Waitu Plains, Waihi .. — 306 Darrogh, W., Otumoetai, Tauranga .. 1 1 Dickson, J., Papamoa .. .. .. 1,300 1,450 Diprose, A. L., No. 3 Road, Te Puke .. — 23 Dodd, J. J., Oraokoroa .. .. 18 7 Earl, J., Aongatete .. .. .. 33 101 Ford, G. P., Paengaroa .. .. 658 770 Geddings Estate (e/o J. L. W. Scott), Kaimai 742 1,174 Griffon Bros., Rangairu Road, Te Puke .. — 150 Harrison, —, Papamoa .. .. .. — 212 Harvey, W., Tauranga .. .. .. 30 100 Higginson, F. C., Te Puke .. .. 51 Nil Higginson, T. (e/o F. Higginson, Manager), — 160 Te Puke Hille, C. A., Katikati .. .. .. — 660 Houston, C., Rangiuru Road, Te Puke .. —• 408 Hunt, J. H., Kaimai .. .. .. • 66 60 Hynds, A. S., Cameron Road, Tauranga .. 35 34 Jenkins, W. F. L., Katikati .. .. 392 676 Laurent, C. F., Te Puke .. .. 15 Nil Law, W. J., Ohinepanea .. .. 76 24 Lemon, T. P., Te Puke .. .. .. 60 Nil Lever, G., Otumoetai .. .. .. 53 134 Levis, J., Paengaroa .. .. .. 40 5 Lockhead, T., Te Puna .. .. .. 132 151 Lockington, —, Katikati .. .. — 10 Lund, B., Katikati .. .. .. 460 311 MacMillan, C. E., Katikati .. .. 312 204 MacMillan, C. E., Tauranga .. .. 211 243 McCracken, D., Te Puke .. .. — 254 McEwen, S., Te Puke .. .. .. 103 Nil McKenzie, J. A., Tauranga .. .. 379 Nil McNaughton, C., Papamoa .. .. — 205 McNaughton, R. A., Te Puke, P.O. .. 190 176 Mends, G. H., Paengaroa .. .. 2,914 2,987 Miller and Vercoe (c/o J. Vercoe), Te Puke — 1,755 Mitchell, S. W., Rangiuru Road, Te Puke 146 Nil Moffatt, C. S., Tauranga .. .. 22 Nil Morton, A. B., Papamoa .. .. 33 Nil Paterson, T., Te Maunga, Matapihi .. 460 740 Putt, A. E., Katikati .. .. .. 26 6 Renshaw, R., Tauranga.. .. .. 357 157 Riddle, J C., Te Puke .. .. .. — 25 Robertson Bros., Te Matai Road, Te Puke 30 Nil Rowe, H. J., Tauranga .. .. 23 33 Scott Bros., Lower Kaimai .. .. — 152 Sharp, G., Katikati .. .. .. — 5 Sinclair, D. H., Te Puke .. .. 167 Nil Smith, I)., Gate Pa .. .. 13 1 Stewart, R., Welcome Bay, Tauranga .. — 27 Tait, J. R. (c/o James Smith, Manager), 981 Nil Te Puke Tanner Bros., Tauranga .. .. 570 369 Te Puke Flax-milling Co. (c/o R. Ross, 26 Nil Manager), Pongakawa Thomas, H., Te Puke .. .. .. — 144 Tollemache, L., Otumaetai, Tauranga .. — 104 Turner, W., Aongatete .. .. .. 100 63 Twigg, D. T>., Paengaroa .. .. 2,500 3,224 Vance, Mrs. M., Te Puke .. .. 30 60 Wade, H, Tauriko, Tauranga .. .. 6 4 Walford, E. F., Aongatete .. .. 12 Nil Washer, A. H., Paengaroa .. .. 25 12 Webb, J. H., Butcher, Te Puke .. .. 20 2 Webber, O., Te Puke .. .. .. 10 Nil Wells, S. A., Aongatete .. .. 400 106 Wood, A. P., Ohauiti, Tauranga .. 120 19 20,684 26,612 WHAKATANE COUNTY (In Bay of Plenty Subdivision). Addison, E. S., Waimana .. .. 100 122 Arrowsmith, A. L., Opotiki .. .. 620 Nil Baird, P. L., Whakatane .. .. 550 389 Barr, Alan B., Awakeri .. .. — 12 Bennett and Chrisp (c/o J. M. Breingan), 326 Nil Awakeri Blake, A., Manawahe, Matata .. .. — 195 Bowden, J., Manawahe, Matata .. .. — 326 Brown, John, 246 Mt. Albert Road, Three — 101 Kings, Auckland (Braemar Estate, Te Teko)

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. ' I Whakatanb County-—-continued. Campbell, P., jun., Matata .. .. 934 987 Coffin Bros., Manawahe, Matata .. .. — 160 Colyer, H. and A., Taneatua .. .. 415 253 Cunningham, F. H., Kutarere .. .. 38 47 Cnrran, C., Manawahe, Matata .. .. — 497 Davies, T., Opouriao, Taneatua .. .. 150 130 Eivers, C., Te Teko .. .. .. 5 25 Eivers, H. J., Manawahe, Matata .. 360 286 Ernest, H., Whakatane .. .. 1,164 1-,725 Farrelly, J., Manawahe, Matata .. .. — 798 Ferguson Bros., Taneatua .. .. 828 858 Forrest, E. S., Taneatua .. .. 357 317 Fraser Bros., P.O. Box 41, Taneatua .. 624 567 Gibson, T., Whakatane .. .. 272 353 Goldfinch, P. W., Edgecumbe .. .. 1,158 888 Goldsmith, Wm, Edgecumbe .. .. — 15 Gow, W. B., Edgecumbe, Whakatane .. 45 30 Grant, James, Kopouriki, via Rotorua .. 3,534 3,500 Grieve Bros., Te Teko .. .. .. 160 346 Grover, Dawson, Waimana .. .. —■ 15 Habgood, R., Matata .. .. .. 115 123 Holdsworth Bros, (c/o Mr. Hall, Manager), 1,397 472 Edgecumbe Holtz, W., Manawahe, Matata .. .. — 400 Hutchinson Bros, and Crowley (c/o Mana- 1,579 1,574 ger), Nukuhou North Hyland, A., Thornton .. .. .. 95 61 Jamieson, James, Otakiri, Te Teko .. 305 336 John, H. B. H., Te Teko .. .. 15 155 Johnston, W. G., Opouriao, Taneatua .. 69 Nil Kirk and Carter, Whakatane .. .. 92 145 Kirk, Thos., Whakatane .. .. — 1,450 Kirkbride, Gilbert, Waimana .. .. 154 156 Langesen, W. E., Matata .. .. 302 50 Leishman, H. J., Kutarere .. .. 423 700 Luxton, L. (rural delivery), Whakatane .. 47 148 Blacdonald Bros., Awakeri .. .. 351 128 Macpherson, H. M., Te Whaiti, via Rotorua 94 93 Martin, E. B., " Pukemapu," Matata .. 44 701 Mason, T. H., Bell's Road, Nukuhou .. 1,547 Nil McCann, Patrick, Matata .. .. 14 307 McCulloch, John Gordon Cliff, Kererutahi 2,190 2,288 Run (c/o Suckling and Chalmers, Solicitors), Whakatane McDonald, Allan, Manawahe, Matata .. 550 775 McGougan, A., Taneatua .. .. 40 30 McLean, Alexander (rural district), Whaka- 60 20 tane McLennan, K. G., Manawati, Matata .. 879 630 McPherson, R., Manawahe, Matata .. — 178 Mitchell, Robert, Box 11, P.O., Taneatua 2,630 2,485 Mitchell, Thomas, jun., Taneatua .. 190 139 Murray, Alexander, Taneatua .. .. 154 130 Newton, F. W., Thornton .. .. — 434 Orr, W. J., Otakiri .. .. .. — 70 Patterson Bros, (c/o J. Pattie, Manager), — 2,305 The Run, Matata Patterson Bros, (property at Orariau, c/o — 675 J. Pattie, Manager), Matata Rawson, T., Taneatua .. .. .. 84 Nil Roberts, W. C., Whakatane .. .. 1,317 1,543 Ryan, M. C., Kutarere .. .. .. 2,007 2,310 Sanders, C. W., Manawahe, Matata .. — 354 Sheriff and Hutchinson (c/o J. McKenzie), 1,670 1,550 Tekapua, Taneatua Sisam and Sons, Owhakatora, Taneatua .. j 3,248 3,389 Sisam and Sons, Taneatua .. .. 1,440 110 Stitchbury,—, Manawake, Matata .. — 113 Swan, C. H., Matata .. .. .. 83 Nil Tahi Matete, Ruatahuna .. .. — 50 Te Hata and Tamarehe, Ruatoki, Taneatua 410 510 Theobold, R. N., Manawake, Matata .. — 75 - Tickner, C., Matata .. .. .. 1,700 1,015 Tipping, H. N. J., Waingara, Kutarere .. 1,516 1,464 - Tipping, H. N. J., " Fernleigh," Waingara, — 956 Kutarere Trainer, W., Ruatoki North .. .. — 140 Troutbeck, H. (Executors of), Muripara, via 16,666 17,570 Rotorua Turnbull, A. R., Fort Galatea (private bag), 477 480 Rotorua Turner, W., Manawahe, Matata .. .. — 20 White, C. H., Kutarere .. .. j 67 11 Woolfield, E. P., Waimana .. .. [ 410 402 56,071 62,162

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No. of Sheep on A pril 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. OPOTIKI COUNTY (In Bay of Plenty Subdivision). Absolom, R. H., Waiotohi, Opotiki .. 1,124 1,081 Alison, James, Otara, Opotiki .. .. 113 108 Alley, P., Opotiki .. .. .. — 588 Allison, W., Raukokore .. .. 554 597 Amo Amo, Waiaua, Opotiki .. .. 508 608 Anderson, D. C., Nukuhou North .. — 941 Anderson, J., Opoane .. .. .. 162 503 Apiata, Herewini, Raukokore .. .. 219 100 Baigent, E. J., Opotiki .. .. .. 10 Nil Barker and Neilson, Raukokore .. .. 7,369 7,167 Black, John (Executor of), Karaka, Opotiki 60 296 Black, T. and C. and C. (c/o John Black), 444 649 Box 41, Opotiki Blake, A. E., Hawaii, Opotiki .. .. .1,530 1,362 Brook and Adams, Toatoa, Opotiki .. 151 101 Brown and Wood, Waiotahi .. .. 636 Nil Brown, Mrs. Ellen, Toatoa, Opotiki .. 79 80 Burgess and Marsh, Motu .. .. 1,218 1,415 Butler, James M., Opotiki .. .. 829 885 Butler, W., Waioeka, Opotiki .. .. 92 58 Callaghan, Tikirau, Raukokore .. .. 253 103 Campbell, A. A., Te Waite, Opotiki .. 969 1,250 Candy, A., Matawai .. .. .. 1,100 1,020 Carlyle Bros., Oponae .. .. .. 612 592 Carron, J. and William, Motu, via Gisborne 245 646 Chilcott, Alien, Matawai, Opotiki .. 830 519 Clark, John, Opotiki .. .. .. 30 25 Cooper, J. E., P.O. Box 27, Opotiki .. 61 40 Craig, R. C., Motu .. .. .. 998 953 Delemere Bros., Omaio, Opotiki .. .. 213 238 Donaldson, F., Motu .. .. .. 60 120 Donner, Mrs., and Son, Nukuhou North .. 1,651 1,280 Dovovan, G. O., Motu, via Gisborne .. 855 936 Fairweather, C. W. (private bag), Opotiki.. 3,208 3,030 Fairweather, Mrs. L. V. (private bag), (c/o — 2,886 C. W. Fairweather), Opotiki Fisher, F. L., Motu .. .. .. 712 1,017 Fisher, R. S., Motu .. .. .. 705 660 Francis, G. L. (private bag), Opotiki .. 204 190 Gaskill, G. J., Opotiki .. .. •. 19 20 Gaskiil, John Edward, Opotiki .. .. 730 755 Gault, W. J., Opotiki .. .. .. 120 150 Gellert, A. F., Oponae .. .. .. 899 918 Gibson, A. E., c/o Post Office, Matawai .. 882 644 Gibson, R. C., Motuhora .. .. 579 486 Gillham, H., Woodlands, Opotiki .. — 150 Goldsmith, William, Waiotahi .. .. 44 Nil Gordon, C., Opotiki .. .. .. 1,740 1,945 Gordon, J., Opotiki .. .. .. — 700 Gouldsmith, S. C., Oponae .. .. 588 Nil Gow, J. B., Carmyllel. Opotiki .. .. 12 Nil Gurney, W. 0., Waioeka, Opotiki .. 303 323 Hallam Bros., Opotiki .. .. .. 1,300 1,206 Hamilton, G. G., Okiore .. .. 462 562 Haparapara Land Company, Omaio, Opotiki 4,594 4,654 Hape, William, Haupoto, Opotiki .. 72 82 Harpham Bros., Oponae .. .. 1,036 Nil Haukino, Paora, Te Kaha .. .. 455 456 Hawkins, G., Opotiki .. .. .. 1,430 183 Hei, M. (c/o Mita Paul), Te Kaha .. 458 531 Hoana, Tiki, Raukokore .. .. 273 381 Holmes, H. S., Waiotahi .. .. 310 776 Honana, Haare, Waihou, Raukokore .. 132 101 Horton, Walter, Tutaitoko, Opotiki .. 558 Nil Hunter, M. (c/o Manager), Motu .. 815 815 Hustler, A. J., Takuputahi, Toatoa .. 528 496 Irvine, J. W., Opotiki .. .. .. 2,357 1,286 Jackson, R. F., Marumoko .. 1,371 1,105 Joblin, Gerald F., Opotiki .. .. 1,000 1,150 Jurd, J. R., Kutarere .. .. .. — 206 Keenly side, W., Toatoa.. .. .. 750 649 Kemp, John, Raukokore .. .. — 1,560 Kerr, D. A., Opotiki .. .. .. 3,013 2,675 King, J. B., Opotiki .. .. .. 1,891 1,541 King, R. H., Raukokore .. .. 591 595 Kirk and Kemp, Raukokore .. .. 1,906 Nil Lambert, H. A., Matahanea, Opotiki .. 202 Nil Malmanche, L., Toatoa .. .. 702 Nil Matengareka Land Company, Matengareka 3,324 Nil Station (c/o R. A. Mead), Cape Runaway Matieu Bros., Waihou, Raukokore .. 61 61 Maungaroa Land Syndicate (c/o A. M. Irvine, 5,976 5,888 Manager), Te Kaha McDonnell, J., Opotiki .. .. .. 1,506 1,204

No. of Sheep 011 April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Opotiki County—continued. j McKenzie Estate Trustees (c/o B. Mazenberg, 1,737 1,639 Manager), Motu McLean, William, Oponae .. .. 833 1,170 j McRae, —. (c/o Manager), Oponae .. 597 786 i Mead, P. E., Oponae, Opotiki .. .. — 266 | Mead, Ei. A, Cape Runaway .. .. — 3,658 j Mill, W. B. (c/o C. Mill, Manager), Te 1,018 1,104 Kaha Morice, W., Awaawakino .. .. 704 Nil Mortensen, P., Opotiki .. .. .. —- 405 Neil, A. C., Opotiki .. .. .. 1,498 1,480 Nesbit, N. G„ Motu .. .. .. 700 700 Ngamoki Bros., Omaio .. .. .. 204 257 Nicol Bros., Box 89, Opotiki .. .. 430 508 Nield, A. H., Hukataia, Opotiki .. .. 157 Nil Omaio Sheep Company (c/o Mr. Powell), 2,880 2,120 Omaio Paku Eruera (Estate of), (c/o J. Edwards), 1,670 1,730 Lower Waiawa Paora, Wiremu, Te Kaha .. .. 60 101 Pierrepoint, A., Toatoa .. .. .. 470 491 Pile, T. H. (Estate of), Opotiki .. .. 153 53 Pirini Bros., Te Kaha .. .. .. 106 Nil Read Bros., Motu .. .. .. 1,221 904 Redpath, T. and J., Oponae .. .. 1,611 2,351 Reece, E., Opotiki .. .. .. 14 Nil Reese and Roberts, Opotiki .. .. 1,457 Nil Reid, P. W. and A. A., Opotiki .. .. 1,052 1,325 Reid, John H., Toatoa .. .. .. 1,317 1,392 Roberts, M., Tutaitoko, Opotiki .. .. — 1,270 Ross, L. D., Waiwhero, Opotiki .. .. — 92 Rutledge and Carter, Raukokore .. .. 6,381 5,325 Savage, P., Hawaii, Opotiki .. .. 514 80 Saxby Bros., Opotiki .. .. .. 6,659 5,449 Shalfoon Bros., Opotiki .. .. — 550 Shaw, C., P.O. Box 89, Opotiki .. .. 2,230 2,140 Small, A. R., Opotiki .. .. .. 1,884 1,869 Small, E. M. P., Takaputahi, Toatoa .. 1,011 Nil Smart, N. V. C. G., Opotiki .. .. 1,289 1,510 Smith, W. A., Opotiki .. .. .. 82 20 Snell, A., Waiotahi .. .. .. 2,240 2,308 Spence, G. (c/o T. B. Spence), Whakatutu, ■— 965 Gisborne Spence, T. B. (c/o J. Bird), Nukuhou North — 12 Stanbury, Mrs. M., Tiropanga, Opotiki .. 579 493 Starky, E. B., Toatoa .. .. .. 689 584 Stott, T. B., Toatoa .. .. .. 94 97 Sundell, Edward, Takaputahi, Toatoa .. 938 1,080 Swinton, W. J., Raukokore .. .. 195 169 Tabb, J. T., Opotiki .. .. .. 27 Nil Te Kawa, Ruatahuna .. .. .. 50 53 Te Kumi Land Company, Cape Runaway 4,490 4,584 Te Rere, P. W., Waititi, Raukokore .. 462 260 Thompson, J. and J., Aorengi, Marumoko 600 635 Thompson, W. J., Opotiki .. .. 100 68 Tipping, S. J. S. (c/o W. Pratt, Manager), 635 702 Matananea, Opotiki Trafford, A. and A. M., Matawai, via 723 695 Gisborne Tumau and Wharemoana, Waihou, Rauko- 474 325 kore Turaiti Retimaua, Waihou, Raukokore .. 152 171 Twisleton, H. L., Marumoko .. .. 1,270 1,302 Waiapu Tetawhero, Waiawa, Opotiki .. 570 546 Walker Bros., Box 45, Opotiki .. .. 640 952 Walker, C. D„ Raukokore .. .. 200 450 Walker, James, Waihou Bay, Raukokore .. 1,091 1,063 Walker, Thomas, Waiawa, P.O. Box 94, Opo- 466 456 tiki Wall, A. H. (c/o J. C. McGregor, Manager), 2,500 Nil Hoata Station, Torere Watson, R. R. H., Oponae .. ■■ 1,634 1,685 Weete, Katea, Raukokore .. .. 135 131 Whangaparoa Land Company, Ltd., Wha- 2,460 Nil ngaparoa Station (c/o R. A. Mead), Cape Runaway Wilson, V. E., Waiotahi .. .. 908 900 Wood and Ashton, Toatoa .. .. 382 480 Woodford, Joshua, Motu .. .. 433 318 Yardley, H., Toatoa, Opotiki .. .. 954 760 Young, Arthur, Opotiki .. .. — 10 Young, E., Opotiki .. .. .. 505 107 Young, W. R., Oponae .. .. .. 723 864 138,051 130,268

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GISBORNE SHEEP DISTRICT. Return showing the Sheepowners and the Number of Sheep and Lambs in each County on the 30th April, 1927, and 30th April, 1928.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. MATAKAOA COUNTY. Ahiwaru Waenga, Makomako, Cape Run- 113 100 away Akuhata Kawakawa, Te Kahika, Te Araroa 397 Nil Barclay, Mrs. M, C., Pukeamarau, Te Araroa 2,405 2,750 Beckett, C. J. B., Mautotara, Whakaangiangi 1,726 1,764 Bristowe, H., Whakaangiangi .. .. 1,261 1,406 Brown, G., jun., Hicks Bay .. .. 100 Nil Chambers, Mason T., Matarau (o/o Mr. 7,136 7,137 C. R. E. Wood), Cape Runaway Clark, J. and C. H. (c/o J. Clark), Box 35, 1,928 2,120 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 1,235 Wainui Cornish, Mrs. E., Wharekaihika (c/o Man- 1,295 1,350 ager), Hicks Bay Cowan, C. W., Whakaangiangi, Te Araroa 1,017 936 Davies-Colley, J. N., Whakaraanui, Te 16 Nil Araroa Bewes, H. J., Whetumatarau, Te Araroa .. 190 224 Downey, C. G., Waitangirua (private bag), 706 645 Hicks Bay Downey, John M. (private bag), Hicks 1,172 844 Bay Fraser, G., Whakaangiangi, Ruatorea .. 1,390 1,339 Gerrard, Tamati, Whetumatarau, Te Araroa 250 219 Greig, W. (c/o W. F. Metcalfe), Te Araroa 150 814 Haerewa, Dick, Tihiomanona, Te Araroa .. 611 Nil Halliwell, M. W., Whakaangiangi .. 1,004 951 Harawira Huriwai (c/o W. Walker), Horoera 1,952 1,835 Hartgill, G. L., Hicks Bay .. .. 1,297 1,268 Hart, C. A. (private bag), Hicks Bay .. 548 Nil Hemi Mokoeo, Hicks Bay .. .. 402 302 Henderson, G., Te Araroa .. .. 8 Nil Hindmarsh, A. F., Potikirua Station, Cape 3,247 3,333 Runaway Honey Bros., Te Araroa .. .. 200 435 Hooper, W., Te Araroa .. .. 155 120 Hovell, T. S., and Bros., Lonewood, Te Araroa 500 203 Hughes, H. W. (Estate of, late), Matakaoa, 2,540 2,436 Hicks Bay Hughes, N. E. R., Pakihikura, Whakaangi- 1,320 1,290 angi P.O. Huna Houkamu and G. W. Stain ton, 2,000 2,200 Whakai, Hicks Bay Kahaki Anarau Nganora, Porete Station, 453 514 Te Araroa Kararaina Akuhata, Te Rimu, Te Araroa .. 510 150 Kirk, A. W., Oweka, Ruatorea .. .. 1,748 1,726 Kirk, George (Kohu Station), Hicks Bay .. 3,040 Nil Kohai Karaka, Wharerata Station, Whaka- 750 710 angiangi Kuha Waititi, Cape Runaway .. .. 395 _ 205 Macniven, J. H., Omaruparoa, Te Araroa .. 2,196 *2,033 Maddox, George, Hicks Bay .. .. 2,130 1,955 Manuera Ropata and Hoera Tamatatai, 2,441 2,499 Rimuroa, Rangitukia Maori Soldiers Fund Council, Hora Station, 2,690 2,685 (o/o Manager), Hicks Bay McClutchie, H., and T., Wi Repa, Whata, 1,930 1,800 Hicks Bay McCullagh, Andrew, Whakatiki, Whakaangi- 1,398 1,350 angi, Te Araroa McGuire, D., Hicks Bay .. .. 1,680 1,733 McLachlan, T. M., Pukemaru No. 2, Te 112 114 Araroa McLean, R. D., Papatarata (o/o King 505 572 Reed), Te Araroa Mc'Lernon, W. N., Oheta, Cape Runaway 1,380 1,000 Metcalf, W. F., Kiritahi (private bag), Te 1,882 1,930 Araroa Mohi Ngatai, Pariwhero, Whakaangiangi, 810 520 via Ruatorea

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Matakaoa County—continued. Mulligan, A. P. and others, Horoera .. 1,015 965 Mullooly, J. A., Takata 2o 2, Te Araroa .. 345 304 Murtagh, T., Waingawa, Te Araroa .. 847 850 Nehe Rapata Totorewa, Karikari Station, 1,264 1,448 Tikitiki Oates, J., Rauawa, Whakaangiangi .. 1,338 1,158 O'Regan, William, Makorokoro, Whaka- 1,260 1,783 angiangi Pakira Station (c/o Manager), Cape Runaway 7,020 6,970 Pehi Wanoa, Horoera, Te Araroa .. 1,100 1,214 Pine, Taotu, Tikitiki .. .. .. 1,213 1,009 Proprietors of Marangairoa 1a 5, and 6 Blocks 1,607 2,379 (e/o Taare Korinete), Tikitiki Proprietors of Marangairoa 2e, 2b, 1a, and 1,934 2,179 adjacent blocks (c/o Taare Korinete), Tikitiki Proprietors of Marangairoa lc and 6e Blocks 1,559 1,067 (e/o Taare Korinete), Tikitiki Proprietors of Tihiomanono 4d and other 3,871 4,163 blocks, Pohutu Station (c/o A. T. Ngata), Waiomatatini Reed Bros., Te Rewetu (c/o King Reed), 5,780 5,717 Te Araroa Reed Bros., Tututohoro (c/o King Reed) 3,005 2,997 Te Araroa Reed, R. G. (Estate of), (c/o King Reed), 1,939 1,655 Te Araroa Renata Tamepo, Ahirau Station, Te Araroa — 1,897 Reynolds, P. R. A., Springleigh, Whakaangi- 1,265 1,056 angi Riwai, Rangihuna Tututohoro, Te Araroa.. 1,121 1,825» Roha Huriwai, Arawhata, Te Araroa .. 1,630 2,100 Rudland, S. B., Whakaangiangi (private bag), 1,170 1,370 Ruatorea Saxby Bros., Waikura Station, Cape Run- 8,644 9,013 away Thomson, A. (c/o W. F. Metcalfe), Te Araroa 260 135 Trafford, C., Hicks Bay.. .. .. 100 Nil Union Bank of Australia, Ltd., Kohu Station, — 2,676 Te Araroa WaitangihiaSheepfarmingCompany, Wai- 3,805 3,986 tangihia, Cape Runaway Waititi Hirina, Waipa, Cape Runaway .. 204 249 Watene Waititi, Kiwi Kiwi Station, Ruatorea 3,550 3,505 Williams, D. M., Waimate (private bag), 440 Nil Ruatorea Williamson, C. M., Te Araroa .. .. 2,290 2,440 Wilson, J. F., Takanga, Hicks Bay .. 1,485 1,482 Wi Taotu, Tauranga Koua, Te Araroa .. 500 500 Wood, Alfred C., Otanga, Lottin Point .. 2,067 2,250 Wood, Cecil R. E., Mohau Station, Cape 3,229 3,199 Runaway Wood, Mrs. Dorothy May, Otanga, Lottin 1,900 1,540 Point 138,022 138,033 WAIAPU COUNTY. Ahipene Mika and Hotene Rehutai, Tuparoa 130 Nil Ahipene Poi, Tutu Station, Tikitiki .. 457 326 Ahipene Te Maro, Te Kapa, Port Awanui .. 350 404 Ahipene, TeMaro, jun.,TeKapa (c/o Waiapu 391 151 Farmers' Co-operative Co.), Tikitiki Akena, Patio, Rangitukia .. .. 456 435 Aniti Haenga, Tikitiki .. .. .. 1,300 1,480 Aorere Matahiki, Pararahi Station, Tokomaru 1,300 1,800 Bay Aorere Pewhairangi, Tokotnaru Bay .. 308 304 Apirana Pipi Urupa, Whareponga, Waipiro 666 700 Bay Arnold, J. R., Tokomaru Bay .. .. 1,362 1,617 Atareta Tuhaka, Mrs., Takapau, Tikitiki .. 620 500 Baker, J. L. (Estate of), Taupo (c/o Wyn. C. 520 Nil Goldsmith, Manager), Tikitiki

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GISBORNE SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Waiaptt County—continued. Baker, J. L., Tikitiki .. .. .. 60 Nil Beach, H. C., Ruatorea.. .. .. 70 68 Bennett, H. P. and Miss D. (c/o Manager), 14,300 Nil Makomako Station, Tokomaru Bay Bruce, A. and S., Fernside, Tokomaru Bay 1,395 1,764 Bruce, David, Fernside, Tokomaru Bay .. 4,220 4,094 Bush, J. T. T., Te Hue (private bag) Rua- 2,454 2,316 torea Busby, George A., Rahiri, Tokomaru Bay 7,853 6,393 Busby, James, Mangatarata, Tokomaru Bay 6,944 6,423 Busby, Miss A., Tokomaru Bay .. .. 300 350 Clarke Bros., Ruatorea .. .. .. 1,608 1,545 Cotterill, A. J. (Estate of) (c/o R. J. Stevens, 4,010 4,638 Manager), Tokomaru Bay Cotterill, G. E., Makarika, Tokomaru Bay 6,256 5,423 Cotterill, L. and G., Waitahaia, Tokomaru 5,505 6,085 Bay Dalgairns, I. S. C., and Piniha Maru, Kai- 1,542 1,420 moko Station, Tuparoa | Dewes, P. N., Putia, Tikitiki .. .. — 22 Doust, A., Puketaro Station, Tokomaru 18,358 18,369 Bay Enoka Rukuata, Rahui, Rangitukia .. 2,150 2,660 Eruera Moeke, Whakahu Station, Ruatorea 1,515 2,845 Eruera Whangapirita, " Whareponga," (c/o 458 Nil Tuparoa Trading Co., Tuparoa) Ford, R. W., Ruatorea .. .. .. 2,060 2,049 Fox, F. W. T., Rotonui, Te Puia Springs .. 2,276 2,394 Fox, H. T., Tutuwhinau, Waiomatatini .. 1,257 914 Fox, Tuhaka, and Ripeka te Urupa, Waipiro — 1,802 Bay Eraser, R. H., Arero .. .. .. 1,495 1,345 Fraser, Robert, Rewa Station, Arero .. 1,300 1,520 Goldsmith, C., Tawhiro, Tikitiki .. .. — 85 Goldsmith, T. and G., Pakihi, Rangitukia.. 1,620 1,920 Goldsmith, Tete, and J. S. Collier, Te Haha 2,459 1,956 Station, Rangitukia Griffiths, H., Waikura, Tuparoa .. .. 2,326 2,126 Gudgeon, H., Ruatorea .. .. 2,245 2,091 Gudgeon, M., Wharekihauponga, Ruatorea 2,110 2,354 Haig, Mrs. H., Kaitoto (private bag), Rua- 1,800 1,853 torea Haig, 8., Ngapuke Station (private bag), 800 700 Ruatorea Hale, R. G. S., Puriri Station, Tokomaru Bay 1,202 996 Hale, R. G. S., Waingakia, Tokomaru Bay 4,919 4,981 Hale, S. J. S., Waingakia, Tokomaru Bay.. 2,096 2,258 Hall, F., Waihoa Station (c/o J. Mcintosh, 1,200 1,200 Anaura), Tolaga Bay Hami te Rapu, Ruatorea .. .. 625 159 Harris, G. T., Tinaaruhe .. ■. 337 204 Hatara Matehe, Waipiro Bay .. .. 3,617 3,133 Hati Pakaroa, Otaramona, Tuparoa .. 1,012 Nil Hay, James, Whitsome Hill (private bag), 289 240 Ruatorea Hekiera Rewarewa, Ruatorea (c/o Tuparoa 153 253 Trading Co.) Hemi Wakarara (c/o Mr. I. S. C. Dal- 400 605 gairns), Tuparoa Henare Teowai and Horomona te Hui, Hui — 416 Station, Aorangi, East Coast .. Heneriata te Angihau, Totaranui 6b, Wai- 507 527 takaro Heni Tuhora, Te Anga Anga (c/o Waiapu 436 376 Farmers), Tikitiki Hera Kaiwai, Whakatawai Station, Ruato- 707 880 rea Hera Patuwai, Paorangi, Rangitukia .. 314 Nil Hihi Haerewa, Rangitukia .. .. 600 550 Hihi Taare, Te Huranonga, Rangitukia .. 186 171 Hills, J. F., Ruatorea .. .. .. 1,138 1,027 Hirini Tuahine, Titoi Whakana, Tapuwaeroa 60 51 Hobcroft, E. W., Whakaangiangi, Ruatorea 1,057 958 Hohua Karaka, P.O. Box 28, Tokomaru Bay 474 412 Hokapa Haerewa, Otaka Station, Ruatorea 223 222 Hone Ngata and Hopa Kemara, Taurawhaiora 3,014 3,200 Station, Rangitukia Hone Potaka, Terrace Station, Waipiro Bay 1,192 1,293 Hori Waikari, Waiunu, Rangitukia .. 1,320 1,458 Hune Poi, Pukemanuka, Tikitiki.. .. 2,424 1,540 Ihungia Farming Company (c/o S. F. Bur- 17,874 18,419 dett), Tokomaru Bay Jackson, H. M., Hurakia, Tapuwaeroa .. 1,034 1,145 Jamieson, John (Estate of), Pouturu, Toko- 4,092 4,686 maru Bay

No. oi Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. . Waiaptj County-—continued. Jefferd, C. T., Mangarakai, Tokomaru Bay 3,500 3,235 Jefferd, F. R., Parenga Station, Tokomaru 2,065 1,682 Bay Joblin, E. II. N., Tokomaru .. .. 1,846 1,762 Johnson, I). E., Tapuwaeroa .. .. 80 Nil Kahiwa Pokai and Keita Pakau (o/o D. 1,298 1,198 Johnson), Ruatorea Kataraina to Weehi, Mangaharea, Ruatorea 433 453 Keita Pepere, Harongatekahu, Waiomatatini 81 Nil Kemp, A. L., Rotokautuku No. 1, Box 3, 1,442 1,241 Ruatorea Kemp, R., Pakira Station, Ruatorea .. 3,030 2,994 Kemji, Raymond W. (Estate of), (c/o 6,060 6,150 Manager), Tokomaru Bay Kerr, A. P., Te Puia Springs .. .. — 24 Keti and lhipera Makinare, Ruatorea .. 707 740 King, R. E., Anaura E. and F., Tolaga Bay 284 310 King, R. E., Nuhiti A 2, Tolaga Bay .. 464 Nil King, R. E., Nuhiti C.I.B., Tolaga Bay .. 480 Nil Kirkham, A. H., and Smith, P. V., Taoroa 6,204 Nil Station, Tokomaru Bay Korau Haenga, Makaraka, Tuparoa .. 445 462 Koroniria Te Ana and Hone Hurumanu, 2,569 1,765 Tuha Station, Tinaaruhe Lima, T. M., Maraetai, Tikitiki .. .. 2,000 1,640 Lockwood, William, Anaura, Tolaga Bay .. 1,040 945 Lockwood, William, Nuhiti B., Tolaga Bay 1,407 1,327 Lomas, A., Mangawhero Station (private 2,136 2,272 bag), Tokomaru Bay Ludbrook Bros., Waiorongomai, Tapuwaeroa 11,089 11,334 Macpherson, Murdo, Tinaaruhe .. .. 1,151 1,152 Makere Ngarimu, Waipiro Bay .. .. 6,123 5,490 Mangahauini Incorporated Owners (c/olhaia 9,379 11,269 Newton), Tokomaru Bay Manning, L. E. K. L. and A. M., Mangao- 2,337 2,429 tawhito (private bag), Ruatorea Matanuku, H. M. Ngatoro, and Ahipene 534 644 Kooti (c/o Mr. C. Goldsmith) Tikitiki Matanuku, H., Waiomatatini .. .. — 100 Matehaere Koia, Pohoterangi, Tikitiki .. 1,398 1,332 Mate Kanoa Babington (o/o College Babing- 2,097 1,810 ton), Tinaaruhe Mawer, C., Waipiro Bay .. .. — 23 Maylon, Mrs. M. (c/o E. P. Murphy), Toko- 2,934 2,434 mam Bay McClutchie, —■, Pana Station, Ruatorea .. 1,357 1,978 McClutchie, Benjamin, Mahora, Ruatorea.. 1,900 1,082 McClutchie, W., Tipare Station, Ruatorea.. 1,725 1,935 McCosh, S., Ta«o Station, Ruatorea .. 700 700 McMenamin, W. R., Tapuwaeroa.. .. 914 746 McMillan, .Duncan, Hukanui Station, Rua- 2,461 2,986 torea McNeil, J. H., Tikitiki .. .. .. 1,700 1,745 Mereana Kaiwai, Ruatorea .. .. 250 242 Mikaera Peiwhairangi, Hikuwai, Tokomaru 962 568 Bay Mill, W. B., Beckshaven, Tokomaru Bay .. 8,665 7,861 Milner, Ben, Ruatorea .. .. .. — 64 Milner, Mrs. Hera, Mangaehu, Whangara .. 1,765 1,504 Moni Taumaunu, Pallia, Tapuwaeroa .. 122 Nil Murphy, E. R., Tauwhareparae, Tokomaru 6,069 6,522 Bay Murphy, R. K. (c/o Manager), Waiau 18,368 17,880 Station, Waiau, Tokomaru Bay Ngamataka Station (J. Grace, Manager), 1,165 j 1,016 Tapuwaeroa Ngata, Sir Apirana T., Ahikouka, Waiomata- 2,089 Nil tini Ngata, Sir Apirana T., Kaiwaru, Waiomata- 1,315 ! 963 tini Ngata, Sir Apirana T., Te Herenga, Waioma- 1,510 Nil tatini Ngata, Sir Apirana T., Tikitiki, Kahukura 6,106 5,811 Ngata Renata, Waitaiko, Tikitiki .. 2,147 2,169 Ngatai Wanoa, Marangairoa Block, Rangi- 533 447 tukia Oakden, William, Papatotara, Ruatorea .. 581 610 Gates, J., Tokomaru Bay .. .. 485 267 O'Sullivan, M. F., Ruatorea .. .. 1,799 1,900 Paraone, Rawhiti, Mangatekapua, Ruatorea 2,330 950 Parekura Haenga, Tumata Station, Tiki- 272 Nil tiki Parikapa Awatere, Waitekaha, Ruatorea .. 435 508 Parker, W. L., Okahu, Waitakaro .. 410 600 Peehi Horua, Waione Station, Rangitukia 193 50

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GISBORNE SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep oil April 30,1 April 30, 1927. 1928. Waiapu County—continued. Peehi Horua and Tamati Kaiwai, Katuka, 2,925 Nil Rangitukia W 3 Peehi Horua, Kapenoa, Rangitukia .. 206 f 515 Pehi Horua, Meiha Akena, and Heni Taua, 164 Nil Tawhino Station, Rangitukia Pehikuru Awatere and Hamiora Tawaho, 1,167 1,115 Ngawhakatutu, Ruatorea Pene Heihi, Ahikokua 2b, Kahukura .. 5,030 Nil Pene Heni and W. J. Green, Ahikouka A6 b, — 3,385 Waiomatatini Peta Moeke, Tapuwaeroa .. .. 810 708 Pitiori Tepuni, Arataha, Waiomatatini .. 671 1,300 Poihipi Mokena, Rangitukia .. .. 650 655 Proprietors of Akuaku A 7b Block (o/o — 441 Tuhere Maraki, Waipiro Bay) Proprietors of Ahiateatua A 2o Block, per — 819 T. Teowai, Aorangi Proprietors of Akuaku A 10 Block (c/o Wai- 574 922 apu Farmers' Go-operative Co.), Ruatorea Proprietors of Akuaku A 11b Block, Popue 1,030 Nil Station (c/o Tu Fox), Waipiro Bay Proprietors of Kahuitara A Block (c/o Wai- 844 1,142 apu Farmers' Co-operative Co.), Ruatorea Proprietors of Manutaki A 27 and A 28 — 252 Blocks (c/o Tiomiti Kaiwai), Ruatorea Proprietors of Marangairoa lc 5 Block, fclura- 774 1,176 kia Station (c/o Taare Korinete), Tikitiki Proprietors of Marangairoa lc Ib Blocks 1,682 1,597 (c/o Taare Korinete), Tikitiki Proprietors of Marangairoa lo 2 Block (c/o 503 526 Taare Korinete), Tikitiki Proprietors of Matahiia A 1 Block (c/o 746 1,025 Waiapu Farmers' Co-operative Co.), Ruatorea Proprietors of Ngawhakatutu, A 14 Block 150 203 (c/o Moni Taumaunu), Ruatorea Proprietors of Ngawhakatutu A 3t Block, Kia 860 1,320 Ora Station (c/o Wi Tawaho), Ruatorea Proprietors of Poroporo, 1b Block (c/o Sir 1,056 910 A. T. Ngata), Waiomatatini Proprietors of Tokomaru, 4c, 2d,and G 1b 1,190 5,020 Blocks (c/o Wiremu Potae), Box 9, Tokomaru Bay Proprietors of Tokomaru B 5 Block (c/o 1,070 992 H. H. Fairlie), Tokomaru Bay Proprietors of Totaranui A 6 Block (c/o 706 671 Pakanui Nihoniho), Waitakaro Proprietors of Turitaka A 3 Block (c/o 765 883 Waiapu Farmers' Co-operative Co.), Tikitiki Proprietors of Waiomatatini A 8 Block (c/o 43 Nil Sir A. T. Ngata), Waiomatatini Proprietors of Waiomatatini A 9 Block (c/o 822 732 M. K. Keihi), Waiomatatini Proprietors of Waipiro A 6 and adjacent 980 1,809 Blocks (c/o Sir A. T. Ngata), Waiomatatini Proprietors of Waipiro A 29 Block (c/o tfami 2,692 1,764 Te Rapu), Tinaaruhe Rahera Rairi, Rangitukia .. .. 1,182 1,764 Rahera Rairi and C. Goldsmith, Tuku Station — 3,321 (c/o Waiapu Farmers' Co-operative Co.), Tikitiki Reedy, J. M., Orua Station (private bag), 3,974 3,174 Ruatorea Reedy, Mrs. Materoa, Kapa (c/o J. M. Reedy) 1,383 1,246 (private bag), Ruatorea Reedy, Mrs. Materoa (c/o J. M. Reedy), 2,055 3,421 Wairanga (private bag), Ruatorea Renata Paaka, Waitakaro .. .. 410 Nil Reweti Totorewa and Iharaira Pokiha, j 1,680 1,564 Tikitiki Reynolds Bros., Mangaroa, Tolaga Bay .. 5,990 6,520 Rima, Pete (c/o F. Manuel), Tikitiki .. 2,281 2,320 Ritimana Parata, Meha Station, Tinaaruhe 2,220 1,880 Riwai Puarakau, Tinaaruhe .. .. 452 306 Ropata Manuera and Apirana Matewaru, 412 358 Waihoru, Rangitukia Roto, Tumehe Houia, Takaroa, Waiomatatini 1,314 1,360 Ruangarehu Limited (c/o D. W. W. Wil- 6,175 6,135 liams), Tokomaru Bay Runciman, G. A., Waipuna, Tokomaru Bay 627 Nil Runciman, K. G., Tinaaruhe .. .. 1,096 741 Ryland, W. K., Akuaku A 2, Hautanoa, — 669 Tokomaru Bay Sharland, J. E. F., Whakaangiangi (private 1,041 989 bag), Ruatorea

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Waiaptt County—continued. Shepherd, A., Mahi Station, Tokomaru Bay 802 681 Smith, A. H., Tawhiti, Tokomaru Bay .. 960 1,527 Smith, James, and Hori N., Pakira, Rangi- 303 Nil tukia Smith, Joseph, Pukekaahu, Tikitiki .. 260 222 Southern, William, Te Pora, Waipiro Bay.. 3,248 2,926 Spratt, J. J., Mangahewa, Tokomaru Bay.. 1,427 Nil Spencer Bros., Nuhiti A 2, Tolaga Bay .. — 600 Stevens, Harry, Tawhana, Tinaaruhe .. 1,085 1,159 Stock, E. J., Te Rohe, Tokomaru Bay .. 1,438 1,394 Tamati Nehu, Te Rohe, Tokomaru Bay .. 1,282 1,549 Tamati Taiapu, Angi Angi Station, Tikitiki 944 1,020 Tamepo Renata, Ahirau, Tokomaru Bay .. 1,625 Nil Tamepo Renata, Opiki, Tokomaru Bay .. 2,538 Nil Taplin, J. H., Touira, Ruatorea .. .. 1,098 130 Taplin, Mrs. J. H., Mokoiwi, Ruatorea. .. 4,730 4,629 Tawhino Putuwai, Makirikiri Station (c/o 331 361 Mr. V. Richard), Rangitukia Tawhiti Incorporated Blocks (c/o Mr. W. K. 2,746 2,073 Ryland), Tokomaru Bay Te Ao Kuirangi Toheriri, Hakiu Station, 370 527 Waipiro Bay Te Urunga Potae, Tokomaru Bay .. 1,358 ], 325 Tewera Tuhour, Waipiro Bay .. .. 200 Nil Te Whare Haerewa, Maraehara, Tikitiki .. I 1,160 800 The Taoroa Land Co. (c/o Manager), Horangi 1 — 7,025 Tira and Prince Manuel, Pito Station, Rangi- j 303 340 tukia Turei, D. M., East Cape .. .. 581 464 Tuteri Poi, Rangitukia .. .. .. 762 742 Verity, 6. H., Tinaaruhe .. .. 1,110 1,441 Waikohai Koia, Kahukahiti Station, Tikitiki 721 637 Waipaua Station (Proprietors of), (c/o Wi 1,753 1,832 Keelan), Waitakaro Waipiro A 26b Block (Proprietors of), Opoki — 2,440 Station (c/o Renata Tamepo), Tinaaruhe Walker, Raana, Ruatorea .. .. 2,045 2,111 Wallis, A. H., Horehore, Tokomaru Bay .. 5,767 6,142 Wallis, A. H., Onetohunga, Tokomaru Bay 5,540 5,508 Warihi Tako, Mangawhariki 1 B, Tinaaruhe 726 1,000 Warihi Tako, Waingaroa, Tinaaruhe .. 1,458 1,435 Watkins, B.C., Ohinepoutea, Ruatorea .. 4,714 4,596 Watt, Mrs. M. J., Arero .. .. 465 620 Whakamu Station (c/o Tuta Te Kuri), 1,725 1 120 Tikitiki Wharehinga Potini, Tinaaruhe .. .. 841 Nil Whare Koto (part of Waipiro No. 1 Block), 480 Nil Box 36, Tokomaru Bay White, G. -J., Makomako Station (c/o Man- , — 13,172 ager), Tokomaru Bay Wicksteed, F., Ruatahunga Station, Toko- 1,630 1,550 maru Bay Wicksteed, R. H., Tukamore, Ruatorea .. 1,352 1,395 Wicksteed, Mrs. Bertha, Waimuku, Ruatorea 41 11 Wicksteed, Mrs. E. M., Oturanui, Ruatorea 270 208 Wicksteed, Robert H., Oturanui, Ruatorea 2,326 2,102 Wi Hunia (c/o Whio Parae), Waitakaro .. 1,718 1,646 Wi Pahau, Tane Station, Waitakaro .. — 372 Williams, Arnold B., Puketiti, Tokomaru 11,165 12,127 Bay Williams, P. J., Waipare, Gisborne .. 4,143 3,668 Williams, G. T. (Estate of), Mokoiwi, Rua- 7,093 6,945 torea Williams, H. B., Huiarua, Tokomaru Bay.. 30,606 29,998 Williams, H. E., Ruatorea .. .. 5,663 5,140 Williams, Kenneth S., Aorangi, Maunga, 13,949 13,224 Tokomaru Bay Williams, Mrs. E. F. (c/o Manager), Waipare, 7,708 7,649 Arero, Gisborne Williams, O. T., Ruatorea .. .. 4,489 4,340 Williams, T. S., Kaharau, Ruatorea .. 265 332 Williams, T. S., Pakihiroa Station, Ruatorea 12,570 11,531 Willis, William, Owetea, Tokomaru Bay .. 4,733 4,670 Wi Pepere, Tapuaehikitia, Waiomatatini .. 881 801 Wiremu Hautonga Rangi, Mangahareia, 937 427 Ruatorea Wiremu Kouka, Toiroa Station, Tokomaru 256 300 Bay Wiremu Potae, Pourau, Tokomaru Bay .. 4,465 5,100 Wi Waikari, Ahiweka, Box 19, Tikitiki .. 1,450 1,647 Woodford, Joseph, Kopuaroa, Waipiro Bay 511 609 Woodford, Joseph, Waipiro Bay .. 501 500 540,069 527,412

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GISBORNE SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. UAWA COUNTY. Ames, F., Tolaga Bay .. .. .. 115 214 Bayly, H., jun., Tutamore Station, Gisborne ; 2,400 2,470 Baker Bros., Puketawa, Tolaga Bay .. ' 1,835 1,974 Baker and Stevens, Puketawa (c/o Hauturu | — 1,082 Station), Tokomaru Bay Barker, H. W., Roro-o-tahe, Gisborne .. 8,589 7,654 Barron, H. P. and R., West Ho, Tolaga Bay 6,080 6,000 Bartram, 0. E., Kowhai Tops, Tolaga Bay | 1,300 1,980 Bartram, 0. E., Waimia, Tolaga Bay .. | 2,139 1,880 Bartram, Owen E., Waihapua, Tolaga Bay j 4,357 2,507 Black, E. R., Arikihi, Gisborne .. .. j 9,410 9,624 Black, G., Rangikohe, Arikihi .. .. 1,641 1,357 Boland, E., Hauiti, Tolaga Bay .. .. 1,226 306 Boland, E. B., Riverside, Tolaga Bay .. 278 1,020 Caldwell Bros., Doonholm, Tolaga Bay .. 6,566 7,000 Caldwell Bros., Marunga Block, Tolaga Bay 2,278 Nil Corbett, W. A., Tolaga Bay .. .. 12 Nil Craill, R., Te Marunga, Arataha .. .. 3,700 3,850 Cranswick, Alan, Tolaga Bay .. . . 108 102 Dobbs, T. J., Tolaga Bay .. .. — 60 Donald, Arthur, Waimamu, Tolaga Bay .. 227 460 Dunn, B„ Tolaga Bay .. .. .. 28 31 Fitzgerald Bros., Mangatokerau, Tolaga Bay 8,810 8,610 Fleming, H. M., Paramata Block, Tolaga Bay . 250 75 Ford, S. H., Mangatoetoe, Arataha .. 2,940 Nil Gilder, A. C., Paramata Block, Tolaga Bay 160 217 Gilman, Thomas, Tolaga Bay .. .. 205 154 Graham, Malcolm, Whakero, Tolaga Bay .. 983 1,038 Hale, C. C., Tolaga Bay .. .. — 377 Hall, F., Anaura (c/o I. Mcintosh), Tolaga 8,996 8,954 Bay Hall, W. (Estate of), Butcher, Mangatuna, 11 Nil Tolaga Bay Harries, E., Tolaga Bay .. .. 8 15 Hawkins, D., Mangakohekohe, Tolaga Bay 1,299 1,530 Hawkins, D., The Lake, Tolaga Bay .. 2,517 2,847 Hawkins, D. H., Mangatanawere, Tolaga Bay 1,200 1,472 Hutchinson, E. M. and P., Taurua, Hauiti, 10,460 10,650 Tolaga Bay Irving and Mcintosh, Tolaga Bay .. 3,911 4,190 James, 0. G., Te Parae, Tolaga Bay .. 1,497 1,300 Johnstone, A., Tolaga Bay .. .. — 239 Jolley, C., Tolaga Bay .. .. .. 870 950 Kelly, E. G., Paramata, Tolaga Bay .. — 448 Kiore Sheep-farming Company, " Huanui " 20,000 23,005 (c/o D. Hawkins), Tolaga Bay Kiore Sheep-farming Company, "Kiore" 7,557 6,350 (c/o D. Hawkins), Tolaga Bay Leggett, F. G., Tolaga Bay .. .. 1,195 1,096 Loffler, H. T., Puketawa, Tolaga Bay .. 976 Nil Lohoar, J., and Mrs. M. E., Tolaga Bay .. 7 Nil Loisel, F. Henry, Tauwharepare, Tolaga Bay 12,000 13,520 Loisel, F. H., Waihau, Tolaga Bay .. 11,850 15,325 Macintosh, J. R., Broadlands, Hauiti, To- 1,981 Nil laga Bay Mackay, John, Te Kura Road, Kaiti .. 1,229 1,227 Mackenzie and Crowley, Broadlands, Hauiti, — 1,856 Tolaga Bay Maude, H., Mangatoetoe, Arataha .. — 1,882 Mcintosh, Alexander, Puketawa, Tolaga Bay 8,370 6,970 Mcintosh, K. G., Glenreay, Tolaga Bay .. 1,377 1,267 McMillan, William, Delta, Tolaga Bay .. 515 506 McNeil, Joseph (private bag), Tolaga Bay.. 1,938 1,826 McNeil, R., Wigan, Arataha, Tolaga Bay .. 3,870 3,962 Miller, A. H., Tolaga Bay .. .. 756 884 Moore, J. A., Paramata Reserve, Hauiti, 12 Nil Tolaga Bay Morris, John B., Kaiua, Hauiti, Tolaga Bay 2,787 2,713 Mullaney, M., Riverbank, Arataha, Tolaga 950 714 Bay Murphy, E. R., Waingaromia, Tokomaru 5,358 5,500 Bay Ngata, A. T., and Miss Sarah Milner, Puatai 4,415 4,745 Station, Whangara Patterson, J. S. ( Tolaga Bay .. .. 2,600 2,400 Price, A. D., Tolaga Bay .. .. 144 346 Redstone, 0., Tolaga Bay .. .. 250 Nil Reeves, A., Matatuatonga (per A. E. Reeves, 2,116 2,215 Trustee), Tolaga Bay Reeves, Andrew, Uawa, Tolaga Bay .. 2,850 2,950 Reeves, Andrew, Wharekaka, Tolaga Bay.. 520 530 Reeves Bros., Mokairau (private bag), Gis- 3,813 4,634 borne Reeves, J. L., Loudeon Hills, Box 3, Tolaga 4,300 4,300 Bay

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30. 1927. 1828. • Uawa County—continued. Reeves, J. L., Waingaromia, Box 3, Tolaga. 4,100 4,200 Bay Reeves, J. 1... Lots 2 and 3, Mangaheia, 600 600 Box 3, Tolaga Bay Reeves, J. L. (Lot 10), Tauwhareparae, — 1,100 Tolaga Bay Reynolds, R. J. (Estate of), (o/o G. Rey- 11,100 11,000 nolds), Ormond, Mangaheia Robertson, C. S., Arataha, Tolaga Bay .. 2,010 1,891 Shelton, F. W., Raroa, Tolaga Bay .. 2,080 1,980 Smith, C. E., Tolaga Bay .. .. 319 602 Spencer, C. C. and S. 1J., Tanguru Station, 3,402 3,213 Tolaga Bay Spencer, S. K., Ngatawakawaka, Tolaga 4,750 7,690 Bay Tautau Bros, (per Ernest Reeves, Manager), 608 485 Tolaga Bay Taylor, A. E., Box 283, Gisborne .. 778 859 The East Coast Commissioner, Paramata, 2,657 2,532 Gisborne The East Coast Commissioner (Paroa), Gis- 2,865 4,982 borne Utting, T. Teesdale, Wigan, Tolaga . 4,123 4,031 Waru Bros., Kopuatarakihi, Tolaga Bay .. 1,520 1,560 Watkins, R. E. R., Tolaga Bay .. .. 1,056 1,090 Weeks, P. T., Wharebaka, Tolaga Bay .. 36 Nil 242,146 251,174 COOK COUNTY. Adair, William Henry, Wai Whenua, Manu- 719 1,285 tuke Allen, W. (rural delivery), Matawhero .. 261 462 Alley, 0. J. M., Box 104, Gisborne .. 634 900 Andrews, James, Hikitn, Whangara .. 1,710 1,561 Andrews, J., Makorori, Whangara .. 2,894 2,264 Andrews, J., Whangara.. .. .. 1,542 1,284 Angland, M. I)., Ngatapa .. .. — 149 Atkins, J., Patutahi .. .. .. — 305 Atkins, Pv., jun., Kia Mooi, Patutahi .. 102 120 Atkins, William S., The Mound, Box 44, 90 60 Patutahi Bailie and Hamilton, Waimata Valley .. 3,751 3,400 Bailie, Thomas (private bag), Gisborne .. 5,412 6,530 Baird, W., and Son, " Creive," Waerenga-a- 757 836 hika Baker, E. H., Kupenga (private bag), Gis- 2,461 2,335 borne Ballard, George H., Patutahi .. .. 113 93 Barber, G. K. B., Waimata .. .. 1,922 2,052 Barker, H. W., Acton, Gisborne .. .. — 1,187 Barker, Richard, Waimanu Station, Gisborne 7,109 7,318 Barker, Vincent, Pukeakura, Gisborne .. 7,102 7,050 Barker, W. R., Glenroy, Gisborne .. 8,844 8,647 Barry, D. J., Post Office, Gisborne .. 85 329 Benson, J. E., Ormond .. .. 3,502 3,573 Berry, James, Abbotsford, Tiniroto .. 2,930 2,907 Berry, W. J., Mangakuri (private bag), Gis- 982 1,029 borne Birrell, R. V., Waerenga-o-kuri .. .. 5 Nil Black, A. and H. W., Manutuke .. 923 1,543 Black, 1). C., Makuriti (private bag), Gisborne 3,409 3,436 Black, E. R., Maraiti, Pakowhai (private 297 451 bag), Gisborne Black, R. G. and J. G. (Estate of), (c/o E. R. 7,231 8,045 Black, Manager), Paikowhai (private bag), Gisborne Black, W. Stuart, Strathorn, 8 Rutene Road, 850 850 Gisborne Blair, F. J., Waipaoa .. .. .. 968 672 Bolitho, N. G., Tutuka, Waerenga-a-hika .. 485 346 Bowen, Frederick Small (private bag), 2,255 3,087 Maraetaha, Gisborne Boyd, James, Manutuke .. .. 30 181 Bradford, J., Manutuke.. .. .. 60 18 Briant, Mrs. M. J., Patutahi .. .. 408 426 Brosnahan, E., Glentui (private bag), Gis- — 205 borne Brosnahan, M., Iona Powawa, (private bag), — 162 Gisborne Brosnahan, T., Blackwood, Patutahi .. { 1,780 1,630 Brown, Alec., Te Hapua, Waerenga-a-hika 404 305 Bruce, F. O., Waimata (private bag), Gis- 1 600 600 borne

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GISBORNE SHEEP DISTRICT —continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30,1 April 30, 1927. 1928. Cook County—continued. Bruce, Francis Ormond, Wharehinu (private 1,102 852 bag), Gisborne Bryson, M., Patutahi .. .. .. 100 200 Bryson, Mrs. Sarah, Lavenham, Patutahi .. 200 200 Bull, E. A., Mangapapa .. .. 712 750 Bullen, Harry G., Umuhaka, Wharerata .. 1,034 888 Bullen, Mrs. I'. M. H., Wharerata (private 47 46 bag), Gisborne Burgess, J. D., Poariki (private bag), Gisborne 3,027 2,895 Burland, C. B. (private bag), Balmoral, 1,840 1,275 Box 62, Gisborne Burland, C. B., Block VI, Patutahi, Box 62, — 690 borne Burland, Mrs. Iris M., Box 62, Gisborne .. — 250 Bushnell, Herbert P., Whareongaonga 993 1,099 (private bag), Gisborne Butler, P., Patutahi .. .. .. — 558 Cameron, A. J. (Estate of), Pouparae, Wae- 515 1,505 renga-a-hika Cameron, D. P., Waerenga-a-hika .. 864 882 Cameron, E. A. (rural delivery), Bushmere, 37 60 Gisborne Cameron, E., Tonga (rural delivery), Gisborne 542 459 Cameron, Robert, Section 3, Repongaere, 50 127 Patutahi Cameron, R., Section 211, Repongaere, — 254 Patutahi Carroll and Cooper, Glencoe Settlement, 812 929 Patutahi Clare, H. P., Makaraka (rural delivery), Gis- — 2 borne Clark, W., Opou, Gisborne .. .. 8,913 7.519 Clark, W., Papatu, Gisborne .. .. 4,997 6,299 Clements, A., Ngatapa .. .. .. 871 1,160 Collin, P., Gisborne .. .. .. 32 Nil Cook, W. D. (private bag), Eastwoodhill, 1,950 1,600 Gisborne Coop, E. and G. (private bag), Tarawera, 7,134 7,555 Gisborne Coop, L. H., " King's," Pouawa, Gisborne 515 400 Coop, L. H., Motokio, Gisborne .. .. 1,320 1,500 Coop, R. W., Hiwera, Muriwai .. .. 1,328 1,051 Coop, R. W., Nicks Head, Muriwai .. 3,469 3,352 Cooper, Herbert, Tiniroto .. .. 140 140 Cooper, William (Estate of), (c/o Graham 2,167 2,124 and Dobson), Wainui Station, Gisborne Craill, Thomas, Middleton, Patutahi .. 3,694 3,700 Croswell, L. S., Waipaoa .. .. — 109 f!nmiming, D. J., Yarrow Braes, Ormond .. 77 140 Daulton, J. E., Ruaohinetu, Manutuke .. 722 874 District Public Trustee, Taumutu Station, — 3,729 Gisborne Dods, Mrs. M. P., Marshlans, Ormond .. 70 21 Dods, W. A., Mangahoui, Ngatapa .. 775 602 Douglas, David, Cathame, Post-office, Gis- 1,716 1,714 borne Douglas, M. W., Post-office, Whangara .. 1,854 2,250 Dunn, George, The Willows, Matawhero .. 204 300 Dunstan, T. J., The Willows, Matawhero .. 165 253 Ellmers, Edward, Oakhurst, Patutahi .. 3,000 3,000 Etera Ahuriri, Papatu, Manutuke .. 360 22 Falconer, A., Ngatapa .. .. .. 807 818 Faulkner, Albert J. (Estate of), Wairahaia, 5,650 5,187 Muriwai Feast, C. W., Ngatapa .. .. .. 114 Nil Fenton, R. G., Waerenga-a-hika .. .. — 158 Field, J. C., Homebush, Gisborne .. 173 171 Field, J. C., Makiri, Gisborne .. ., 6,204 6,010 Field, T. A., " Glendale," Manutuke .. 850 720 Fisken, R., Paritu, Lowe Street, Gisborne.. 4,681 2,400 Fisken, R., Matawhero, Lowe Street, Gis- 2,200 3,150 borne Fitzgerald, E., The Willows, Box 184, 109 Nil Gisborne Fitzgerald, R. G., Rickard, Ngatapa .. 930 1,032 Fitzgerald, Robert, " Pateika " (private bag), 1,424 1,508 Gisborne Fitzgerald, W. L., Ngatapa .. .. 721 821 Fitzgerald, R. G. and M. R. (c/o J. B. 3,500 3,500 Von Pein), (private bag), Gisborne Foley, Thomas, Manutuke .. .. 271 415 Foxley, P. Glendhu (private bag), Gisborne 1,320 882 Fraser and Scott (c/o T. Fraser, jun.), 1,400 1,396 Whangara Fraser, Thomas, jun., Hikato, Whangara .. 2,200 2,000

I No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Cook County—continued. Gaddum, F. G., Box 100, Gisborne .. 4,085 3,960 Gibson, Charles, Puninga, Manutuke .. 1,690 2,660 Gibson, Mrs. Jane, Manutuke .. .. 2,535 2,660 Gillingham, S. E., Waerenga-o-kuri .. 4,135 4,370 Gisborne Harbour Board, Whareongaonga, 130 Nil Gisborne Gisborne Sheep-farmers' F. M. and M. Co., 5 Nil Gisborne Gordon, D., " Tahuroa," (private bag), 1,630 1,630 Manutuke Graham, Barnes, and Guthrie Smith, Strath- 9,228 9,000 blane, Lower Hangaroa Graham, F. W. R., Pukemata, Ormond .. 5,209 5,356 Graham, J. F. and R., Mangatima (private 1,735 2,011 box 58), Gisborne Graham, William, Mount Florida, Ormond 1,170 1,148 Graham, William, Ngakaroa, Ormond .. 3,906 3,837 Gray, Charles (Estate of), Mangarara, Wai- 5,130 5,046 ohika (private bag), Gisborne Gray, Charles, Waiohika (private bag), 3,290 3,241 Gisborne Gray, S. T. (rural delivery), Hexton, Gisborne — 206 Gregory and Tutenberg (c/o F. Tutenburg), 718 398 Wharerata Gregory Ltd. (e/o F. Tutenberg), Wharerata 888 556 Grey, L., Hangaroa (private bag), Gisborne 2,190 2,192 Habgood, F., Patutahi .. .. .. 359 324 Hair Bros., Paritu, Gisborne .. .. 3,466 3,190 Hair, 1). and W., Lavenham, Patutahi .. 2,587 3,231 Hale, G. C., Manutuke .. .. .. 200 281 Hall and Clarke, Paparatu Station, Waingake 19,363 19,750 Hall, F., The Willows (c/o C. Hall, 107 Rutene 679 448 Road), Gisborne Hall, F., Marshlands (c/o C. Hall, 107 Rutene 2,225 2,405 Road), Gisborne Hall, M. T. B. (private bag), Gisborne .. 1,963 1,714 Hamilton, J. T., The Glen, Ngatapa .. 260 350 Hamon, J., Waerenga-a-hika .. .. 650 445 Hansen, A. J. O., Patutahi .. .. 170 99 Harrington, Mrs. Sarah, Manutuke .. 908 732 Harris Bros., Avondale (private bag), Gis- — 10,467 borne Harris, C. L., Vindex, Pehiri .. .. 695 700 Harris, F. D., Waerenga-o-kuri .. .. 412 412 Harris, Mrs. Sophia Louisa, Avondale, 10,543 Nil (private bag), Gisborne Harris, T. J., jun., Hangaroa .. .. 2,193 2,055 Harris, W. E., Waerenga-o-kuri .. .. 5,300 5,260 Hatton, Alfred (Estate of), Ferndale, Ormond 913 930 Hegarty, H. and W. H., Waikereru Station, 6,092 6,161 Gisborne Hemapo, J. (c/o A. C. Steele), (private 123 71 bag), Gisborne Hemi-te-Ua, Te Reinga.. .. .. 60 151 Hills, J. E., Ngatapa .. .. .. 123 186 Hills, M. P., Old Ngatapa Homestead, 120 275 Ngatapa Hogan, J. J., Patutahi .. .. .. 35 72 Hogan, M. J., Repongaere Settlement, Pa- 473 505 tutahi Holden, J. and T., Rimuroa, Gisborne .. 13,614 14,609 Holden, M. L., Pouawa (private bag), Gis- 4,277 2,850 borne Honihana Matu (c/o Hotel, Muriwai) .. 102 100 Horsfall, O. P., (Estate of), (c/o J. Eivers, 767 945 New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co.), Gisborne Hunt, J., Tapaka, Hexton .. .. 650 571 Hutchinson, L. M. (c/o J. L. Bellerby), 2,032 2,130 Waerenga-o-kuri Jackson, R., Ormond .. .. .. 100 Nil Jamieson, J. H., Matawhero .. .. — 53 Jeffery, Mrs. A., Te Aroha, Pehiri . . 3,169 3,090 Jepsen, A., Ormond .. .. .. — 32 Jex-Blake, Thomas (Estate of), Mangapoiki, 5,132 5,211 Waingake Jobson, G. D., Manutuke .. .. 801 879 Jobson, J., Mantle Hill, Patutahi .. 200 200 Jobson, William (Estate of), (rural delivery), 833 826 Rapanui, Matawhero Johnstone, J. G., Waihirere, Ormond .. 273 263 Jones, A. G., Patutahi .. .. .. 280 65 Judd, A. and C., Patutahi .. .. 795 1,274 Judd, William and A., Matawhero .. 688 1,325 Julian, L., Ormond .. .. .. 19 87

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GISBORNE SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

5—H. 238.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30 1927. 1928. Cook County—continued. Kaiti Meat Mart, Wainui Road, Kaiti .. 162 300 Keats, F. (rural delivery), Waerenga-a-hika 22 152 Kent, li. H., VVaihau, Tiniroto .. .. 1,396 1,400 Kenway Bros., Tunaiti, Waimata Valley, 3,110 3,250 Gisborne King, J. F., Manutuke .. .. .. 460 470 Kirkpatrick, A., Lirins, Patutahi. . .. 1,600 1,600 Kirkpatrick, David, Linns, Patutahi .. 500 500 Knight, Edgar, Patutahi .. .. 759 645 Ladd, F. W., Burnside, Patutahi .. 133 127 Lamb, J. L., Ormond .. .. .. 5 Nil Lange, A. C., The Willows, Matawhero .. 274 375 Lange, H. D. C., Mangatoetoe, Ruapani, 700 1,069 Wharerata Lange, Mrs. E. J., Tawheretu, 253 Stout 393 268 Street, Gisborne Langford, A. C., Bayly Street, Gisborne 380 205 Laseelles, C. H. W., Neilgberry, Ngatapa .. 255 226 Laver, C. C., Rerehou, Ngatapa (private bag), 756 917 Gisborne Lees, T. R., Kohekohe, Manutuke .. 2,491 2,214 Lennie, Edward, Te Koa, Ngatapa .. 714 740 Lindsay, T. E., Whakapounake (private 2,633 2,365 bag), Wairoa Livingston, H. B., Rangunui, Manutuke .. 455 451 Livingston, J. E., Box 8, Manutuke .. — 1,546 Livingston, W. MeM., Rangunui, Box 8, 733 870 Manutuke Livingston, W. McM., Reay, Box 8, 1,178 1,150 Manutuke Livingston; W. MeM., Tokonui, Box 8, 564 600 Manutuke Lloyd, A., Kings Road, Makauri .. — 50 Loffler, Mrs. K., Miss E. M. Fitzgerald, and 803 784 J. R. Fitzgerald, Tangamatai, Tolaga Bay Lougher, D. T., Pehiri .. .. .. 583 578 Lyons Samuel, Patutahi .. .. 4 2 Lysnar, G. H., Taumutu Station (private 2,911 Nil bag), Gisborne Lysnar, Miss W. F., Waimoana Station, 2,424 2,789 Box 541, Gisborne Lysnar, W. D., Parikanapa, Box 541, 650 Nil Gisborne Machell, John (Estate of), Tiniroto (o/o 1,910 2,074 Public Trust), Gisborne Maekie, J. M., Repongaere, Patutahi .. 475 497 Mackintosh, J. A., Whangara .. .. 308 308 MacLaurin, W. G., Waipura, Gisborne .. 3,346 3,347 Makaraka Butchery (per Mr. F. McKee), — 30 Mander, M. B., Horoeka, Gisborne .. 3,107 3,238 Marsh, P. F., Te Papa, Ormond .. .. 882 1,044 Marshall, R. and J., Wakaroa, Waimata 4,222 4,085 Valley Matthews and Wilson, Te Kuri Station (c/o 1,820 1,712 Charles Matthews), Mangapapa Matthews, Charles, Te Ruanui, Mangapapa 1,890 1,909 Matthews, Mrs. Eleanor, Mangapapa .. 455 161 McAra, H. B. (private bag), Gisborne .. 859 862 MoCh'skie, W. A., Ngatapa .. .. 1,545 1,435 MeCullagh, M., Mahauri .. .. — 104 McGonigal, W. (private bag), Tiniroto .. 1,025 1,198 McGregor, Alfred J., Ngahuru (private bag), 1,868 1,305 Gisborne McIIdowie, Mrs. M. L., Ngatapa .. — 1,381 Mcintosh, F. D., Makaraka .. .. 150 Nil Mcintosh, L. A., Reay Station, Manutuke .. 3,394 3,633 Mcintosh, S. M., Repongaere, Patutahi .. 83 203 Mclntyre, J. T., Battle Hill, Manutuke .. 1,133 1,149 Mclver, I)., Te Hoe (private bag), Gisborne 395 358 McKay, D. and J. S., Ormond .. . . 605 604 McKay, John, Whenuanui, Ngatapa .. 512 573 McKenzie, A. J. M., Seaforth, Ormond .. 359 383 McLaurin Bros, (private bag), Gisborne .. 6,610 6,958 i McLean, Allan, Ngatara, Pehiri .. .. 2,184 1,830 McLean, W. C., Gowerville, Gisborne .. 1,935 1,828 1 McLoughlin Bros., Ballinamuck, Patutahi.. 1,007 1,230 ■ McLoughlin, J. M., Ngatapa .. .. 710 816 ' McPherson, A., and F. J. Simpson, Kanuka 2,151 2,043 (private bag), Gisborne Menzies, C. E.. Glencoe, Patutahi .. 704 204 1 Miller, R. C., Kia Ora, Waerenga-a-hika .. 4,186 4,103 Miller, R. C., Royston (rural delivery), 129 895 J Waerenga-a-hika

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Cook County—continued. Mills, David, Makauri .. .. 400 1,114 Mills, Mrs. E. W. (0/0 Public Trustee), 1,554 1 j 829 Gisborne Monck, A. S., Waimata Valley .. .. 1,397 | 1,330 Monckton, E. M., Ngatapa .. .. 4,880 j 4^650 Monekton, J. M., Rahui, Patutahi .. 3,903 401 Monckton, J. M., Ahimana, Patutahi .. — 3,600 Morice, F., Whakapunake (private bag), Gis- 2,200 2,139 borne Morris, C. H., Ngatapa .. .. .. 1,324 Nil Morrow, John, jun., Patutahi .. .. 100 Nil Mortleman, A., Makauri .. .. 71 152 Moscrip, P. S., Manutuke .. .. 780 726 Mossman and Mossman, The Laurels, Wae- 1,970 2,075 renga-o-kuri Mossman, A. W., Dunsirk, Waerenga-o-kuri 1,358 1,281 Mossman, P. W., Tiniroto .. 4,385 3,803 Muir, George, Makaraka .. .. 400 410 Muir, Mrs. M., Ngatapa.. .. .. 1,080 1,004 Murphy and Fletcher, Butchers, Gladstone — 31 Road, Gisborne Murphy, J. R., Tangihau Station (private 18,985 18,736 bag), Gisborne Murphy, Mrs. E. C., Maraetaha, Muriwai.. 3,154 J 3,845 Murphy, Ralph C., Panikau Station, Gis- 15,000 14,997 borne Nelson, Mrs. W. B. (c/o Robert Cresswell), 7,135 j 7,146 (private bag), Waerenga-o-kuri Neshausen, M. O. (c/o Mr. E. R. Black, 20 j 12 Pakowhai), Manutuke (private bag), Gisborne Newman, Mrs. E., Tokata, Waimata Valley — 3,591 Newman, L., Te Matai, Waimata Valley .. 2,132 1,810 Newman, Mrs. Phoebe, Waipaoa .. .. 1,831 2,049 Newman, S., Tokata, Waimata Valley .. 3,250 Nil Nichol, A. J., 58 Stout Street, Gisborne .. 655 756 Nicholls, E. W., Monowai (private bag), Gis- — 1,206 borne Nickerson, J., Waerenga-a-hika .. .. 35 11 Noble-Campbell Bros., Whakatu, Tiniroto .. 567 530 Nolan, James W., Otipi, Gisborne .. 419 484 Nolan, G. W., Ormond, Gisborne .. 367 Nil O'Connell, C. W., Ngatapa .. .. 149 Nil Ogden, G. A., Manutuke .. .. 404 540 O'Grady, J., Upper Stout Street, Gisborne 90 4 Orr, James, Mangakiore (private bag), Te 2,775 2,931 Karaka Osborn and Son, Matawhero, Gisborne .. 40 Nil Osmond, G. F., Kapurango, Waingake .. 1,556 1,539 Parker Bros., Waingake .. .. 14'505 J.5'265 Parker, C. D., Waikanae, Makaraka .. 460 Parker, Mrs. M. T., Waikanae, Makaraka .. 543 Nil Peel, T. E.. Box 69, Patutahi .. .. 80 38 Perry, A. L., Ledmhor, Ngatapa.. .. 1,168 983 Picken, William, Alford, Patutahi .. 997 925 Pilmer, W. C., Papatu, Makaraka .. 806 Pilmer, W. C., Patutahi, Makaraka .. 267 586 Pilmer, W. C., Puninga, Makaraka .. 700 450 Pilmer, W. C., Tutuko, Makaraka .. 362 846 Preston, Tom, Manutuke .. .. 540 405 Proprietors of Pakarae 1a and adjoining 3,710 3,660 blocks (c/o R. P. Milner), Whangara Pyke, Mrs. J., Manutuke .. .. 4,170 3 909 Read, Frederick, Makauri .. .. 301 481 Read, J. R., Te Whare Hini, Manutuke .. 712 710 Renner and Sutherland, Repongaere, Patu- 399 398 tahi Reynolds, G. M., Marshland, Ormond .. 2,634 2,274 Rice, R. I)., Waerenga-o-kuri .. .. 922 925 Richardson, E. U., Ngatapa, Wharekopae.. — 410 Richardson, P., Highfield, Tiniroto .. 5,730 5,505 Robb, H. F., Manutuke .. .. 206 Robeke, C., Manutuke .. .. .. 74 Q3 Robertson, W., Hangaroa Settlement (pri- 1,610 1,377 vate bag), Gisborne Robertson, J., Manutuke .. .. 512 Robson, William, Marunui, Ormond .. 1,525 1,485 Rogers, J. J. (rural delivery), Makauri .. 2,145 1,965 Rogers, Mrs. Fanny E., Waimata (private 1,104 1,214 bag), Gisborne Ruku Hinaki and Ngarue Hinaki (c/o W. 2,606 2,967 G. Sherratt), Gisborne Russell, James (Estate of), The Willows, 376 389 Matawhero

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GISBORNE SHEEP DISTRICT —continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30 1927. 1928. Cook County—continued. Russell, James (Estate of), Wilbraham, Mata- 742 712 whero Russell, R. J., Butcher, Gladstone Road, — 255 Gisbome Ryan, J. I., Patutahi .. .. . ■ 400 470 Savage, V. T. C. (private bag), Gisborne .. 3,926 3,689 Scott, R. R. J., The Trigg, Whataupoko S.D. 580 575 (Telegraph Department, Gisborne) Scragg, Charles, Patutahi .. .. 25 Nil Seymour and Graham, Waimiro (private 3,527 3,777 bag), Gisborne Seymour, C. H. (Estate of), Whangara, East 9,377 8,789 Coast Seymour, Walter, Pakarae, Whangara .. 3,439 3,169 Shanks, C. H., and Maxwell, C., Kopuatuaki — 2,415 (private bag), Gisborne Shanks, F. A., Waingake .. .. 3,520 3,550 Shanks, H. R., Mangapouri, Waingake .. 2,208 2,460 Shanks, W. W., Manutuke .. .. 636 2,081 Shanks, W. W., Manutuke .. .. 1,891 720 Sheriff, Ormond .. .. .. 74 177 Sherratt, R., Mangatoetoe, Ngatapa .. 5,074 Nil Sherratt, Randall, The Farm, Ngatapa .. — 1,208 Sherratt, Richard (private bag), The Farm, 1,130 Nil Gisborne Sherratt, W. G., Ohui Station, Gisborne .. 2,541 2,894 Sherwood, E. J., Manutuke .. .. — 204 Sherwood, G. T., Te Arai, Manutuke .. 157 Nil Sinton, J., Tiniroto .. .. • • 724 475 Sisterson, T. (rural delivery), Matawhero .. 327 321 Smellie, T., Butcher, Gisborne .. .. 50 215 Smith, A. T., Patutahi .. .. .. 1,575 1,910 Smith, G. V., Waitaria, Gisborne .. 1,272 1,167 Smith, Henry G., Fairview, Waingake .. 3,055 3,237 Smith, W. W., Waingake .. .. 3,458 3,509 Spence, J. L. (private bag), Wairoa .. 9,080 9,000 Spence, T. B., Ruakaka, Tiniroto .. 7,700 8,200 Spratt, J. J. (rural delivery), Gisborne .. — 88 Stafford, Francis, Te Aroha, Stout Street, 5,118 5,669 Gisborne Stafford, F., Te Korau, Stout Street, Gisborne 2,140 1,930 Steed, H. J., Mangapapa .. .. 116 200 Steele, A. C. (private bag), Gisborne .. 3,659 3,582 Stevens, E. A., Whangara .. .. 818 845 Stevenson, J. H., Ormond . . .. 227 275 St. Leger, Hugh (private bag), Gisborne .. 8,929 8,318 Stuart, F., Repongaere Settlement, Patu- 100 54 tahi Swarbrick O., " Te Piki " (private bag), Gis- 1,290 1,225 borne Taylor,, J., Ruahinetu, Manutuke .. 417 267 Taylor, J., Ormond . . . . .. 74 68 Teitjen, F. C. H. (rural delivery), Bushmere, 600 860 Makauri The East Coast Commissioner, Kopua, 5,387 4,808 Gisborne The East Coast Commissioner, Pakowhai, 509 955 Gisborne The East Coast Commissioner, " Patemaru," 3,330 4,328 Maraetaha, Sections 3 and 6, Gisborne The East Coast Commissioner, Pohaturoa, 4,401 4,727 Gisborne The Manager, Bank of New Zealand, Manga- — 5,778 toetoe, Gisborne Thomas, Mrs. E. M., Carnagh Station, Box 3,878 3,815 123, Gisborne Todd, A. A., Strathendrick, Waimata Valley 2,006 1,805 Tombleson, C. E., Ahititi, Waimata Valley 2,920 2,970 Tombleson, John (private bag), Otonga, Gis- 5,710 6,000 borne Tombleson, P. D., Kaingawahia, Waimata 2,650 2,590 Valley Toole, J. A., The Willows, Matawhero .. — 10 Torrie, James, Tawhero Farm (c/o West 50 190 Bros.), (private bag), Gisborne Torrie, J. and W. R., Puninga, Section 10 2,630 3,076 (c/o West Bros, (private bag), Gisborne Trafford, M. Thomas, Greenhead (private 1,638 2,000 bag), Gisborne Trafford, William J., Mangapapa (private 245 320 bag), Gisborne Trafford, William J., Ngai Timita, Manga- 2,483 2,344 papa, Gisborne Tullock, Lawrence, Manutuke .. 939 865

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Cook County—continued. Turnbull, W., The Terrace, Ngatapa .. 1,670 1,985 Turner, John (rural delivery), Makauri .. 150 120 Twistleton, Mrs. E. M., Haharoa, Waimata 1,553 1,580 Valley TJtting, T., Waimata Valley, Tolaga Bay .. 4,272 5,156 Veitch, W. T., Powha (private bag), Gis- 2,591 2,559 borne Von Pein, J. B. (private bag), Gisborne .. 3,970 3,785 Waddell, A. T., Repongaere, Patutahi .. 100 129 Wagner, L. C., Patutahi .. .. — 67 Waihirere Blocks Incorporated (e/o McCul- 2,485 2,714 loch, Butler, and Spence), Lowe Street, Gisborne Wall, H. H., Waerenga-o-kuri, 52 Stout 6,542 6,916 Street, Gisborne Wallis, Arthur H., Pakarae, Box 85, Gisborne 639 654 Wallis, E. W. M., Puketurumiro (private 4,955 5,000 bag), Gisborne Warner, R. H. D., Wairakau, Ngatapa .. 1,383 1,051 Watson, A. R., Linburn, Gisborne .. 3,963 4,470 Waugh, W. U., Manutuke .. .. 459 543 Weir, H., Mangapapa .. .. .. 34 10 West, Mrs. P. and F. E., Puninga Station, 3,977 4,100 Wharerata Whangara Block 1 and Block 2b (Proprietors 6,236 6,008 of), (e/o W. G. Sherratt), Gisborne Whangara M 4 and N 2 (Proprietors of), 4,095 3,700 (c/o W. G. Sherratt, Esq.), Gisborne White, A. M., Tetoki, Ngatapa .. .. 1,199 770 White, George, Patutahi .. .. 1,233 1,044 White, Henry (Estate of), Te Puru, Waingake 7,905 8,550 Whiting, A., Manutuke .. .. 47 51 Williams Bros., "Sherwood," Maraetaha 7,350 8,610 (private bag), Gisborne Williams, D. S., Glenburn (private bag), 1,220 1,300 Gisborne Williams, H. B., Turihaua, Gisborne .. 5,680 5,497 Williams, W. Henry, Waimoko, Box 266, 7,569 7,687 Gisborne Wilson, G., Repongaere, Patutahi .. 589 674 Witters, George, Woodlands, Mangapapa, Gis- 2,060 1,700 borne Woodward, L. G., Morowai, Morere .. 1,052 Nil Young, E. J., Patutahi .. .. 266 340 726,396 747,131 WAIKOHU COUNTY. Adams, R. S., Waipaoa .. .. 140 167 Anderson, Arthur, Hillcote, Te Karaka .. 1,820 2,170 Arthur, L. C., Birch Hill, Motu .. .. 2,690 2,290 Ashdown, A. E., Matawai .. .. 27 Nil Atkins, C. G., Te Karaka .. .. 911 727 Baird, William, and Son, Rakau, Waerenga- 1,674 1,605 a-hika Barclay, R. M., Te Karaka .. .. 281 55 Barker, Mrs. C. M. and E. M., Kiriroa, Mata- 1,747 1,624 wai Barker, V. and H. W., Poututu Station, 8,805 8,951 Waikohu Barr, J. P. (private bag), Gisborne .. — 190 Barron, George (Estate of), (c/o W. Barron), 7,580 8,301 Mangatawa (private bag), Gisborne Barron, William, Mangahaumia, Waiohika 6,100 6,160 (private bag), Gisborne Bayley, G. L., Puba .. .. .. 13 122 Beaufoy, Mrs. E., Rakauroa .. .. 1,260 1,042 Beaufoy, R. C., Rakauroa .. .. 700 656 Beere, I). P. (private bag), Waikohu, Gisborne 1,898 1.934 Bell and Harrison, Rangatira No. 2, Te — 3,338 Karaka Bilham, R. E., Otoko .. .. .. 874 842 Blair, Arthur, Kaiwaka, Matawai .. 1,065 1,102 Bloomfield Bros., The Terrace, Whatatutu 5,700 5,600 Bloomfield, E. R., Toromiro, Whatatutu .. 5,600 5,587, Bloomfield, G. P. R. (Estate of), Waitangi, 5,300 5,000 Whatatutu Bloomfield, H. R., Te Hauo te Ahia, Whata- 4,900 5,153 tutu Bloomfield, J. L. P., Parehaka, Whatatutu.. 6,400 6,230 Boyd, R., Otoko .. .. .. 868 Nil Boys, H. C., Motu .. .. .. 1,993 1,953 Briant, P. C., Wharekaka, Matawai .. 1,135 1,033

H.—238.

GISBORNE SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep oil April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Waikohu County—continued. Briant, J. K., Mahunga, Matawai .. 1,051 1,028 Bridge, C. H„ Oakleigh, Puha .. .. 60 294 Bridge, Charles H., Hinemoa, Puha .. 1,682 1,324 Bridge, W. W., Urumatai, Te Karaka .. 744 2,359 Bridge, William W., Hakanui, Te Karaka.. 335 646 Brosnahan, J. E., Mangakino, Puha .. — 3,480 Brown, C. V., Motu .. .. .. 255 205 Brown, G. H., Easingwold, Puha .. 129 156 Bruce, William, and Son, Kanakanaia, 6,336 6,800 Bruce, William D., Pipiranga, Otoko .. 1,215 1,186 Bullock - Webster, R., Hihiroa Station 910 1,260 (private bag), Gisborne Bulst, A. J., Matawai . . .. .. 950 1,080 Bulst, Herman, Rawitseh, Matawai .. 1,051 1,303 Burgess, H. E., Matawai .. .. 979 1,095 Campbell Bros., Kowhainui, Waikolm .. 1,881 1,650 Campbell, D. M. and M. J. S., Mangamaia, 5,000 1,895 Whatatutu Campbell, D. M. and M. J. S., Okaihau, 1,900 2,065 Whatatutu Carron, Frederick, Kowhairoa, Otoko .. 1,383 1,387 Carron, Louis and William, Riversdale, Motu 1,103 804 Castles, J. V., Te Karaka .. .. 406 328 Cate, W. P., Willowgrove, Puha .. .. 412 232 Charteris, P., Te Karaka .. .. 849 1,126 Clark, John, Waipaoa, Box 288, Gisborne.. 38,094 38,665 Clarke, W. Rowe, Wairata, Matawai .. 696 514 Coleman and another (c/o Mr. G. Stairs, 1,671 1,165 Manager), Matawai Commissioner of Crown Lands, Te Wera, 6,927 8,197 Gisborne Cooper and Taylor, Puha .. .. 3,285 Nil Cooper, W. (Estate of), (c/o P. J. Taylor, 13,551 12,218 Manager), Te Hau Station, Whatatutu Cooper, William (Estate of), Taheke Station, 7,082 6,710 Rere Corlett, C. S., Te Karaka .. .. 1,800 1,828 Craill, D., Haurata, Otoko .. .. 2,137 2,308 Cranswick, I)., Te Karaka .. .. — 790 Craw, Chester, Otoko .. .. .. 892 879 Davenport, Hugh, Matawai .. .. 610 800 Davenport, J., Box 8, Matawai .. .. 200 300 Davis, L. M., Pukekiwi (private bag), Gis- 1,674 1,679 borne Davis, L. M., Tawa Station (private bag), 1,730 1,812 Gisborne De Bruno-Austin, J. and P., Glen, Otoko.. 310 306 Doyle, Myles, Homebrook, Te Karaka .. 645 771 Duncan, W. G., Puha .. .. .. 450 140 Dymock, R. D., Hautapu Station, Puha .. 2,409 2,618 East Coast Commissioner, Mangatahu, Gis- 6,934 8,460 borne East Coast Commissioner, Mangatu No. 1, 5,151 5,427 Waitangirua, Gisborne East Coast Commissioner, Pukutarawa, Gis- 5,268 4,722 borne East Coast Commissioner, Te Huia, Gis- 2,004 2,392 borne East Coast Commissioner, Waikakariki, Gis- — 2,053 borne East Coast Commissioner, Waimaha, Gis- 3,666 3,573 borne East Coast Commissioner, Wairere, Gisborne 15,136 17,341 Ellmers, W. L., Matawai .. .. 1,287 1,112 Evans, C. A., Otoko . . .. .. 72 72 Evans, W. G., Moanui, Homewood, Otane, 180 786 Hawke's Bay Falkner, C. M., Wharekopae (private bag), 1,280 1,260 Gisborne Falkner, George C., Pukeroa (private bag), 2,284 2,000 Gisborne Fisher, E. P., Woodlands, Motu .. .. 455 452 Fitzgerald, A. F., Wairangi Station, Whata- 2,080 2,642 tutu Fitzgerald Bros., Tawhiti, Tolaga Bay .. 12,485 12,365 Fleming, R., Matawai .. .. .. 615 1,014 Foster, T. J., Morunga, Rakauroa .. 2,220 2,200 Fraser, A. A., Marua, Te Karaka .. 2,232 2,026 Gardiner, James, Haunui Station (private 2,990 2,619 bag), Gisborne Gardner, J. H. and H. B., Drax Run 47, 1,593 1,662 Otoko Gardner, Mrs. Agnes M. (c/o L. H. McLean), 2,310 2,216 Puha

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, j 1927. 1928. Waikohtt County—continued. Glennie, S. G., Rere .. .. .. 70 Nil Grace, Richard, Clonmore, Rakauroa .. 596 594 Graham, Mrs. Mary, Puha .. .. 150 103 Graham, M. M., Matawai .. .. 18 180 Gray, Mrs. Charles, Waihora, Waiohika 4,790 5,027 (private bag), Gisborne Gray, Mrs. J., Romia, Te Karaka .. 1,274 1,622 Green, N., Otoko .. .. .. 730 960 Gregory and Tutenberg, Pukepapa, Whare- 205 Nil rata Gregory and Tutenberg, Wharerata .. 356 Nil Guthrie-Smith Bros., Mangatu, Whatatutu 5,526 5,837 Hall, Frederick, Hokoroa (o/o Manager), Te 6,394 6,430 Karaka Halliday, R. J., Te Koawa, Waikohu .. — 2,154 Hamilton and Fleming, Maungatapere, 385 350 Matawai Hanbury and Nowell, Waikohu .. .. 512 Nil Harding, A. H. (Estate of) Kahuroa (private 2,793 2,940 bag), (c/o Common Shelton & Co.), Gisborne Harding, William B., Te Rawhiti, Matawai 2,231 1,697 Harris, A. H., Rakauroa .. .. 1,320 1,242 Harris, A. J., Rere .. .. .. 3,970 4,368 Hay, A. O., Waipaoa .. .. .. 100 100 Hay, T., Waipaoa .. . . .. 357 378 Hegarty, A., Dome, Whatatutu .. .. 8,000 8,020 Henderson, R. R., Doonhill (private bag), 2,055 2,176 Gisborne Henson and Green, Rahui, Matawai .. 2,679 2,902 Hine, R. G., Tawai, Matawai .. .. 253 Nil Hobbs, F., Te Karaka .. .. .. 310 462 Holdsworth, B. J., Waikohu Station, Waikohu 6,025 5,478 Holdsworth, C. G., Paringahau, Puha .. 6,709 7,162 Holdsworth, C. G., Rangariri, Puha .. 838 595 Hood, Mrs. Mary (private bag), Te Karaka 1,315 1,430 Hope, John, Te Koranga Station, Matawai 4,919 4,043 Howard, Mrs. A. S., Bromley, Puha .. 37 42 Humphreys, F. E. and L. M., Wilencote, 3,611 3,207 Ngatapa Humphreys, G. W., Strathallen (private bag), 3,720 3,659 Gisborne Hutchinson Bros., Waihuka, Waikohu .. 13,280 13,759 Hutchinson, E. M., and Co., Tahora, Whare- 11,542 11,154 kopae Hutchinson, F., Te Tawa, Matawai .. 2,014 1,853 Hutchinson, J., Parihohonu, Otoko .. 5,690 5,840 Innes, Henry E., Otoko.. .. .. 862 861 Innes, Mrs. M. F., and Scott, Miss E., Wai- — 368 paoa Iveson, E. F. and A., Hedon (private bag), 1,633 1,686 Wharekopae Jackson, T. H., Mangatarehu, Box 260, Gis- 1,271 1,583 borne Jackson, Mrs. D. F., Tawai (c/o R. Hine, — 569 Matawai) Johnstone, J. G., and Co., Pinkney, Matawai, 1,314 1,247 Gisborne Judd Bros., Matawai, Matawhero .. 1,425 1,530 Kain, John (private bag), Gisborne .. 2,045 Nil Kells, J. B., and William Turnbull, Aotearoa, 4,965 4.462 Whatatutu King, J., Whatututu .. .. .. — 15 Korte, C. and Frederick, Ruanui, Matawai 1,270 1,317 Langer, -T. J., Mangarere, Rakauroa .. 1,000 1,014 Lawrie, A. F., Kokomoko, Whatatutu .. 2,440 Nil Leggett, F. C. A., 121 Ballanee Street, Gis- 2,874 2,840 borne Lougher, H. E. and D. T., Te Karaka .. 580 Nil Lysnar, W. D., Arawhana, Box 541, Gisborne 22,823 21,269 Macallan, Alexander, Strathallen, Rakauroa 3,574 3,606 Mackay, Hugh, Hollydee, Waipaoa .. 858 919 Maclean, F. H., Toromiro (private bag), — 774 Gisborne j Mander and Dods, Tahunaroa, Whatatutu 9,900 9,900 Manuel, Moses David, Whaitiri No. 2, Te 1,900 1,839 Karaka Marshall, J. J. H., Puha .. .. 312 356 Matthews, C., Te Kopae Station, Mangapapa 4,636 4,537 Matthews, E. (c/o Mr. C. Matthews), Mana- 500 560 papa McDonald, Murdo, Huon, Te Karaka .. 1,452 1,400 McGregor, J. Hay, Lome, Puha .. .. 532 695 Mcllldowie, James M. (Estate of), Totangi 7,309 7,439 (private bag), Gisborne Mclntyre, A. T., Whatatutu .. .. 2,300 2,404

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GISBORNE SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Waikohtj County—continued. McKay, F., Puha .. .. . . 72 52 McLean, A. F. (Estate of), Glenroa (c/o W.. 3,560 3,860 McLean), Otoko McLean, John, Rakauroa .. .. 1,200 1,325 McLean, Mrs. M. E., Puhatikotiko, Puha .. 3,465 3,325 McLoughlin, P., Rakauroa .. .. 2,901 2,977 McLoughlin, W. S., Pukehau, Rakauroa .. 230 455 McNeil, J., Whatatutu .. .. .. 1,958 2,211 McPhail, A. G., Westmere, Waipaoa .. 1,648 1,813 McPhee, James, Rakauroa .. .. 943 940 McSaveney, I., Otoko, Matawai .. .. 1,250 1,065 McSaveney, I., Matawai, Otoko .. .. — 1,133 Miller Bros, (c/o R. C. Miller), Papakorokoro 4,778 4,280 (rural delivery), Waerenga-a-hika Mitford, V. C. R., Waimaha, 139 Russell 8,200 7,660 Street, Gisborne Morice, G. H., Tahunga (private bag), 2,915 3,050 Gisborne Morris, L., Box 8, Te Karaka .. .. 560 700 Morris, William, Mangaoae, Te Karaka .. 2,159 2,320 Mortleman, A., Burnbrae, Makauri .. 1,346 1,810 Mortleman, A. (McKenzie's), Makauri .. 880 Nil Mortleman, A., Paretai, Makauri.. .. 970 1,230 Murray, J., Te Karaka .. .. — 208 Newman, G. M., Mangatu, Whatatutu .. 1,380 1,365 Nowell, G. E. (Estate of), Te Koawa (c/o 2,212 Nil Messrs. Blair and Parker), Gisborne Olsen, E. J., Te Karaka .. .. 86 31 Oman, G. B., Kokomoko, Whatatutu .. — 4,450 Orr, James, Paraeroa, Te Karaka .. 2,616 2,731 Palmer, E. V. (Estate of), (o/o Manager), 5,305 5,400 Waitohata, Whatatutu Park, M. N., Te Mahoe, Whatatutu .. 2,165 2,039 Pattullo, F. (Estate of), Rangatira Station, 2,360 1,265 Te Karaka Pattullo, Frank (Estate of), Tarndale 3,927 3,815 Station, Te Karaka Peach, J. L., Balfour, Whatatutu .. 1,190 1,270 Peddie, F. W., Motuhora .. .. — 259 Pendreigh, Mrs. M., Parahina, Gisborne .. 1,150 1,190 Picken, Andrew, Rakauroa .. .. 1,224 1,180 Pitcher, A. C. and F. R., Te Karaka .. 300 170 Price, G. P., Otoko .. .. .. 855 877 Puia Bros, (c/o Henare Puia), Puha .. 103 Nil Redpath, Mrs. Charlotte, Waimaro, Rakauroa 855 855 Reed, W. J., Motu .. .. .. 710 573 Renner and Sutherland, The Triangle, Patu- 843 704 tahi Ribbon, E., Te Karaka .. .. 396 324 Richardson, E., Ruangarehu B 7, Motu .. 216 204 Richardson, Edward, Waiwhero Station, 2,001 1,840 Motu Richardson, E. U., Wharekopae .. .. 890 1,240 Richmond, A. T., Otoko .. .. — 800 Rickard and Pevereal, Puha .. .. 51 162 Riddick, H., Matawai .. .. .. 2,432 2,584 Roberts, P. J. R. (private bag), Waioma, 4,958 5,571 Gisborne Ruangarehu Limited, Mangatai (c/o D. 1,852 1,646 Williams), Whatatutu Russell, P. D., The Glen (private bag), 2,792 2,543 Gisborne Rutledge, Mrs. C. M.,.Matawai .. .. 2,030 2,000 Rutledge, W. L., Moanui, Matawai .. 3,075 2,590 Scott and Telford, Te Rimu, Te Karaka .. 9,293 9,409 Scott, C. R. W., Lome, Puha .. .. 1,212 1,129 Shanks, R. H., Fairfield, Waipaoa .. 2,436 1,733 Sharp, B. C., Matawai .. .. .. 14 40 Shaw, William E., Hikutai, Rakauroa .. ] ,407 1,388 Shaw, C. J. (Estate of), Torokiwi, Rakau- 2,758 2,718 roa Sherratt, Mrs. R., Te Waka and Tuarowa 3,455 3,319 (c/o R. Sherratt), Ngatapa

No. of Sheep on April 30,1 April 30, 1927. | 1928. Waikohu County—continued. Sherratt, P. H., Horoeka (private bag), Gis- 2,300 1,750 borne Sherratt, P. H., Wharekopae (private bag), 2,160 2,250 Gisborne Sherriff, A. I)., Te Kohunga, Otoko .. 1,477 1,520 Sherrifi, F. L. O., Piritahi, Waikohu .. 1,934 1,942 Smart, G., Te Karaka .. .. .. 20 40 Smart, G. R., Rakauroa .. .. j 700 H30 Smith, Abbotsford, Aratapu, Ormond .. | 536 480 Smith, G. A., Rangariri, Whakarau, Wai- j 1,680 1,600 kohu Smith, George, P.O. Box 181, Gisborne .. | 1,259 1,296 Smith, J. C., Painui, Rakauroa .. .. j 1,525 1,500 Steggall and White, Riverside (private 3,015 2,740 bag), Tahunga Storey, H. F., Te Karaka .. .. 205 709 Swainson, Mrs. E., Te Karaka .. .. 270 290 Swarbrick, John G., Otoko .. .. 1;030 1,114 Swarbrick, W. S., Tokonui, Otoko .. 944 991 Tait, W. A., Te Karaka .. . . 159 167 Thomas, W., Matawai .. .. .. 33 31 Thompson, John, Matawai .. .. 1,481 1,545 Thompson, W. J., Mangapapa .. .. — 490 Tombleson, Henry J. Francis, Otoko .. 4,449 4,303 Torrie, W. R. (c/o G. R. Smart), Rakau- 795 836 roa Trafford, W. J., Waihuka, Mangapapa .. 54 Nil Trotter, R., Te Karaka .. .. 123 80 Tucker, Miss E. M. and L., Marauri (private 3,112 3,175 bag), Gisborne Tullock, L. B. and Mrs. I. M., Whatatutu.. J 1,125 1,054 Tyerman, Thomas R., Motu .. .. j 1,020 1,056 Wade Bros., Atea Station (private bag), Gis- 4,960 5,000 borne Wall, A. H., Matawai, 52 Stout Street, Gis- 2,314 1,667 borne Wells, E., Kainoanoa, Tahunga (private bag), — 2,014 Gisborne Westmoreland, J. A. G., Makaretu, Otoko 816 1,196 Whakahora Ratapu, Mrs. (e/o Mr. G. Atkin), 207 174 Tahunga, Gisborne White, Mrs. K., Ngatapa .. .. 908 832 Whiti Hami, Te Karaka .. .. 38 Nil Willan, Greenwood (Estate of), Ardhu, 487 1,259 1,394 Palmerston Road, Gisborne Williams, E. E., Moanui, Matawai .. 3,063 3,041 Williams, E. J., Tangiwai (private bag), Gis- 1,965 2,070 borne Williams, F. W., Te Rata, Whatatutu .. 12,895 13,555 Williams, J. B., Mokonui (private bag), Gis- 2,545 2,445 borne Williams, Miss E. M. (c/o L. H.Maclean), Puha 1,157 1,109 Williams, Mrs. S. A., Rakauroa .. .. 2,339 2,200 Williams and Gaukrodger, Maungaparae, 595 797 Whatatutu Williamson, J. D., Taumata Station, Gis- 11,669 11,410 borne Williamson, T. C. (private bag), Hihirora 9,750 7,665 Station, Gisborne Wills, F., Te Karaka .. .. .. 92 52 Wilson, John C., Kanakanaia, Te Karaka 2,394 2,336 Wi Pere Trust Estate (Otara), (c/o McCullagh, 3,145 3,908 Butler, and Spence), Lowe Street, Gisborne Wi Pere Trust Estate (Tangihanga), 5,721 4,502 (c/o McCullagh, Butler, and Spence), Lowe Street, Gisborne Witters, William, Kaitangata, Te Karaka 5,638 2,558 Wright, George H., Belmont (private bag), 660 650 Gisborne Wright, W. A., Kaipoua, Motu .. .. 950 887 649,136 653,862

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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, 1927, and the 30th April, 1928.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, I 1927. 1928. WAIROA COUNTY (In Napier Subdivision). Anderson and Baird, Ruakituri .. .. 1,322 1,387 Andrew, M., Frasertown .. .. 699 710 Andrews, Roy M., " Te Hoe," Tutira .. 1,595 1,595 Aranui, J., Mohaka .. .. .. — 300 Armstrong, J., Maungataniwha Station, 7,492 6,409 Wairoa Austin, James, Basin Farm, Morere .. 1,460 1,527 Barker Bros., Ruakituri Station, Wairoa .. 8,616 8,556 Bartlet, W. T., Opoutama .. .. 754 890 Bayley, H. M., Cricklewood, Wairoa .. 8,228 7,504 Bayley, Mrs. M. J. (c/oCricklewood), Wairoa 2,647 2,661 Bayley, H. M., Opouiti .. .. .. 1,582 1,390 Bayly, H. M., "Te Puna," Frasertown .. 10,570 10,320 Beckett, A. E., Frasertown .. • . 240 300 Bee and Bee, Kalcariki Station (private bag), 10,244 8,253 Napier Birrell, O. G., Ardkeen, Frasertown .. 869 815 Black, Albert S., Clydebank, Frasertown .. 701 853 Black, J. S., Orere, Wairoa .. . • 261 273 Black, S. and J. A., Waitaniwha, Nuhaka .. 4,976 4,984 Bowen, Frederick Small (private bag), 4,516 5,100 Gisborne Bowen, Frederick Small, Waitirihia (private 900 919 bag), Gisborne Bowman, J. (c/o B. C. Jeffreys), Ruakituri 1,035 1,085 Boyd, Gordon, Nuhaka.. .. .. 10 25 Boyd, J., Frasertown .. .. .. 1,550 1,695 Boyle, J., Omahanui .. .. .. 1,132 1,092 Brandon, C. C. P., Clyde Road, Wairoa .. 1,577 1,500 Brandon, C. C. P., Clyde Road, Wairoa .. 185 133 Brandon, Mrs. Elizabeth, Te Putere (private 994 Nil bag), Wairoa Briggs, G. E., Morere .. .. .. 615 717 Brown, Hunter (Estate trustees), Frasertown 2,196 2,686 Brown, Hunter, Estate Rotonui, Wairoa .. — 3,290 Brown, W. R. (private bag), Wairoa .. 1,400 1,500 Brownlee, James, Avalon, Frasertown .. 2,530 2,550 Bruce, W. T., Koherepo, Ruakituri .. 583 315 Butler, Thomas, Papuni, Wairoa.. .. — 2,149 Buttrick, F. R., Ohuka, Omahanui .. 745 728 Byrne, T., Opouiti .. .. 2,634 2,468 Byrne, Thomas, Avoca, Opouiti .. 3,320 3,494 Cameron, A. J., Wai Station, Nuhaka .. 4,689 Nil Carrol, A. T., Huramua, Wairoa .. 4,205 5,225 Carrol, J. J., Ruataniwha Road, Wairoa .. 51 168 Carson, W., Ardkeen, Frasertown .. 1,236 1,302 Carswell, J. D., Waihua .. .. — 23 Chapman, M. P., Waimatai, Frasertown .. 1,804 1,951 Clare, S. F., Tarewa Station (private bag), — 3,030 Gisborne Clifton, E. C., Arkdeen, Frasertown .. 690 574 Cooksley, W. R., Alton Vale, Turiroa .. 531 500 Coop Bros., Opoutama .. .. 3,170 3,700 Cooper, A. K., Te Reinga .. .. 680 595 Corkill, J., Wairoa .. .. •• 2,536 2,320 Couper and Smith, Lochness, Omahanui .. 848 855 Crarer Bros., P.O. Box 128, Wairoa, Hawke's 916 1,000 Bay Crarer, S., Wairoa .. .. .. 1,844 1,900 Crisp Bros., Tarewa, Gisborne .. .. 3,756 Nil Crispin, C. W., Clydebank, Wairoa .. 432 503 Crispin, F. J., Clydebank, Frasertown .. 837 857 Dahm, E. M., Omahanui .. .. 856 868 Dahm, J. T., Ruakituri.. .. .. 2,146 2,312 Davey, Tom (private bag), Wairoa .. 4,580 5,000 Dawson Bros., Frasertown .. ... 980 1,000 De Latour, H., Pokepoko, Wairoa .. — 3,040 Denton, F. A., River Rock, Tarewa .. 1,878 2,266 Dickie, S. A., Wairoa .. .. .. 1,028 1,315 Dickin, John, Ruataniwha, Wairoa .. 300 381 Dods, E., " Te Waikopiro," Wairoa .. 1,860 1,662 Drysdale, W., Marumaru .. .. 40 Nil East Coast Commissioner, Papuni, Gisborne 4,452 4,794 East Coast Commissioner, Tawapata, Mahia — 5,403 Ebbett, L. H., Omahanui .. .. 1,201 1,033

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Wairoa County—continued. Elliott, Walter (Ohurakura Property), Napier 388 452 Eremana Hirini (Estate of), Mohaka .. 204 Nil Ericksen, E., Frasertown .. .. 1,787 1,826 Eernie and Richmond (o/o Tukemokihi 14,155 ! 13,492 Company), Frasertown Gavin, M., Ruakituri, Wairoa .. .. 1,272 1,169 Geange, T. (e/o W. Brown), (private bag), 1,332 1,465 Putere Gemmel, H., Frasertown .. .. 1,425 1,404 Gibson, Henry George, Waioma, Wairoa .. 3,669 3,984 Gillanders, D., Mangapahi Post - office, 2,070 2,052 Tangitere Glassford, N. G., " Taheke," Omahanui .. 1,215 1,295 Glendining, E. H., Waihua, Wairoa .. 4,989 4,915 Glynan, M., Marumaru .. .. .. — 459 Goldstone, R. J., Pakowhai, Frasertown .. — 4 Goldstone, W., Pakowhai, Frasertown .. 2,561 Nil Goodall, Miss Dorothy, Frasertown .. 46 50 Goulter, F. R., Springhill Station, Mohaka 7,148 8,295 Gower, R. L., and J. R., Opoutama .. 1,444 1,098 Graham, A. I)., and Penty, G., Clydebank, 212 229 Wairoa Graham and Gordon, Ruakituri .. .. 2,300 Nil Graham and Penty, Ruakituri, Wairoa .. — 2,166 Greening, William H., Opoutama .. 100 100 Hague, Arthur W., Clydebank, Wairoa .. 195 283 Haliburton, Mrs. Marion Jane, Glenfarg, 2,904 2,138 Napier Hall, T. H., Matai, Wairoa .. .. 527 1,187 Harker, Mrs. E., Clydebank, Wairoa .. 514 596 Harrison and Harvey, Clydebank, Wairoa .. — 1,532 Harrison and Harvey, Kia Ora Station, Oma- 6,462 5,531 hanui Hemming, R. P., Frasertown (private bag), 550 545 Wairoa Henson, J. G., Omahanui .. .. 771 702 Hickling, H. R., Sea View Farm, Nuhaka 550 424 Hini Toheriri, Opoutama .. .. 300 505 Hodgson, F. J., Kiwi, Wairoa .. .. 1,457 1,739 Hole, A. E., Marumaru .. .. — 884 Howell, A. L., Omahanui .. .. 3,945 3,555 Hunt, Robert, Taramarama, Omahanui .. 1,045 1,174 Hutchinson, E. M. and F. (private bag), 13,239 13,178 Wairoa Hutchinson, E. M. (o/o D. Evans), (private 1,390 1,330 bag), Wairoa Ihaka Whaanga (Estate of), Nuhaka .. 1,520 Nil Jackson, C. F., Ardkeen, Frasertown .. 800 919 Jackson, Peter, Omahanui .. .. 710 830 Jefferson, E., Kairanga, Wairoa .. . . 875 Nil Jefferson, Ewen (Alton), Box 48, Wairoa .. — 912 Jeffreys, H. D. (private bag 39), Wairoa .. 3,560 3,525 Jessop, J. S., Waihi Station, Wairoa .. 20,250 20,320 Jessop, Mrs. J. S., Awamate, Wairoa .. 3,859 3,450 Joblin, Frederick L., Morere (private bag), 4,272 4,280 Wairoa Joblin, Mrs. A. (private bag), Gisborne .. 1,231 1,000 Joblin, R. J., Waiatai Valley, Wairoa .. 1,299 1,427 Jobson, G., Clydebank, Wairoa .. . . 956 1,872 Jobson, W., Opoutama .. .. 1,323 1,569 Kaipuke, Wi, Nuhaka .. .. .. — 24 Karauria Eriha and Erekana Eriha, Mo- 220 274 haka Kati Tiarere, Whakaki .. .. .. 305 186 Kawana Kereru, Kawaitau, Opoutama .. 83 121 Kelliher, J., Papuni, Ruakituri .. .. 2,272 Nil Kennedy, B., Kaituna (private bag), Napier 852 1,000 Kent, H. J., Kairanga, Ruakituri .. 1,612 1,739 Kent, I. H., Wairoa .. .. .. 851 922 Kingi Winiata, Kaiwaka Farm, Waihirara, 100 347 Wairoa Knocks, J. W., Omahanui .. .. 700 722 Knowles, T., Omahanui .. 995 900 Lane, Eustace, Kiwi, Wairoa .. .. 2,998 2,816 Lane, J. L., Ruakituri .. .. .. 617 1,386 Little, G., Omahanui .. .. .. 467 561

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HAWKE'S BAY SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30,1 April 30 1927. 1928. Wairoa County—continued. Lylian, H. D., Ohuka, Omahanui .. 1,521 1,370 Maata Kirikiri, Tauapata, Opoutama .. 200 212 Mackay Bros., Te Kara, Putorino .. 2,075 2,743 MacKay, Mrs. Mary, Turiroa, Wairoa .. 1,878 1,792 MacKay, Murdoch, Box 91, Wairoa .. 5,600 5,641 Mackay, W. J., Ardkeen, Frasertown .. 171 Nil Mackenzie, Mrs. A., Kintail (private bag), — 281 Putorino Magee, E. W., Frasertown .. .. 1,650 1,572 Martin, F. A. (Executors of), Shannon Sta- 4,029 4,020 tion, Omahanui Martin, H. A., Omahanui .. .. 510 600 Materoa Huka, Mangapapa, Whakaki .. 1,182 1,160 Matheson, S. P., Putere, Wairoa .. 1,524 1,531 Matson, P. J., Frasertown .. .. 1,021 969 Matu Erimana, Mohaka .. .. 200 200 May, Harry, Ruakituri, Wairoa, Hawke's 5,337 5,145 Bay MeAndrew, J., and Whare Paora, Wairoa 240 500 McArdle, F. G., Whakamahi, Wairoa .. 1,597 1,800 McBurnie, John, Frasertown .. .. 724 633 McCorkindale, A., Wairoa .. .. 250 408 McCracken, S., Naikau Farm, Wairoa .. 431 363 McDonald, I). J. (c/o Terapatiki P.O.), 1,373 1,750 Wairoa McGlashan and Kirk (private bag), Wairoa 3,856 4,574 McGurk, J. T., Ohuka, c/o Omahanui P.O. 752 882 Mclntyre, A. S. W., Ruakituri .. .. 1,217 1,245 Mclntyre, R. M., Clonkeen, Nuhaka .. 2,733 3,201 Molver, Murdoch, Mohaka .. .. 1,113 1,230 Mclver, R., Mohaka .. .. .. 975 1,305 McKain, ffm. Alfred, Waikakarika, Morere 779 Nil McKee, Thomas, jun., Nuhaka .. .. 468 578 McKanzie, Donald, Clydebank, Frasertown 907 1,118 McKenzie, Kenneth. Kintail, Putorino .. 1,875 1,388 McKinnon Bros., Stratholm Estate, Wairoa 3,260 4,167 (private bag), Napier McKinnon, F. J., Wairoa .. .. _ 1,929 1,607 McKinnon, J. M., Mangonui, Wairoa .. "4,490 5,142 McKinnon, Norman, Stratholm, Wairoa 1,870 1,623 (private bag), Napier McLean, J. C., Frasertown .. .. 871 816 McPhail and Hinckesman, Tipua, Wairoa 4,420 4,338 McRae, Farquhar (Estate of), Springhill, 5,756 6,284 Frasertown McRoberts, W. A., Frasertown .. .. —• 30 Meagher, J. R. and J. F., Frasertown .. 1,530 1,677 Mei Erueti, Te Puna, Waimake, Frasertown 305 146 Meihana Kirk and Munro, Waihua .. 1,424 2,321 Melville, George (private hag), Wairoa .. 538 565 Mete Tame, Opoutama .. .. .. 751 Nil Mills, A., " Tuahu," Ruakituri .. .. 4,232 4,553 Mitchell, S. R., Matapuru, Frasertown .. 1,610 1,575 Mogford Bro3., Wairoa .. .. .. 568 670 Monteath, J. B., Wai-iti, Box 38, Nuhaka.. 2,173 2,314 Monteith, J. H. (Estate of), Kopuwhara, 1,730 1,807 Morere Morice Bros., Eripiti, Ruakituri .. .. 300 941 Mossman and Sons, Woodlands Station 2,140 1,880 (private bag), Wairoa Mossman, H. A., " Ferndale " (e/a Wood- — 430 lands, private bag), Wairoa Muir, Allen S., Frasertown .. .. 618 1,079 Native Trustee, Hereheretau, Wairoa .. 1,996 2,628 Neale, R. E., Rotokiokio (private bag), 810 800 Wairoa Neale, R. E., Whakangare, Wairoa .. 1,822 1,733 Neale, W. A., Onepoto, Wairoa .. .. — 100 Nelson, E. W., Opoutama .. .. 54 78 Niania, Henare, Te Reinga .. .. 257 257 Niania, Hori, Te Reinga .. .. 255 170 Nichol, H. T., and Co., Run 38, Mohaka, 2,747 2,640 Eskdale Nichol, W. H., Ardkeen, Frasertown .. 765 Nil Niri Whaanga, Nuhaka.. .. .. 1.439 1,640 Nolan, A. G„ Puhoro, Ruakituri .. 3,4.08 3,369 Nolan, Henry C., Ruatawhare, Ruakituri .. 2,711 2,677 Norris, T. H., Omahanui (private bag), 1,401 1,449 Wairoa O'Connor, M., Marumaru .. .. 388 372 O'Grady and Gaddum, " Ponui," Wairoa .. 3,380 4,353 O'Grady, J., Mohaka .. .. .. 591 1,671 O'Kane, P. J., Frasertown .. .. 1,385 1,724 Oldfield, A. J., Omahanui .. 710 538

No. of Sheep on April 30, j April 30, 1927. | 1928. Waiboa Coumty—continued. Oldham, E., Mohaka .. .. .. 403 453 Ormerod and Barton, Ruakituri .. .. 4,498 4,650 Ormond, G. C., Opoutama .. .. 4,610 4,361 Ormond, George E., Opoutama .. .. 7,070 7,437 Ormond, James and W., The Reef, Opoutama 4,660 5,132 Ormond, John, Opoutama .. .. 9,600 9,600 Owen, J. J., Ardkeen, Eraaertown .. 1,273 1,170 Paratene Rakaiora, Opoutama .. .. 320 340 Patterson, J. A., Mangapoike, Frasertown .. 1,153 1,079 Pattison, Joshua, Clydebank, Frasertown .. 839 1,231 Pearse, James, Frasertown .. .. 1,900 1,775 Pera Horamona and Tuta Horamona, Ma- 730 910 ngapaki (private bag), Wairoa Peryer, D. E., Opoutama .. .. 50 203 Phillips Bros., Frasertown .. .. 2,050 2,325 Pita Mete (c/o Wi Smith), Nuhaka .. 1.419 1,499 Pita Nepia, Nuhaka .. .. .. — 25 Potter, A. C. and J. T., Tangitere .. 664 796 Powdrell, Joseph (Estate of), Turiroa .. 2,465 2,298 Powdrell, T. L. 0., Whakamaki, Turiroa .. 1,085 1,148 Powdrell, W. D. and Mrs. Myra, Opoho 3,943 3,451 Station, Whakaki Powell, H. L., Marumaru .. .. 175 131 Preston, R. W., Ardkeen, Frasertown .. 1,172 1,249 Pryde, David, Box 30, Wairoa .. .. 1,068 1,118 Raihana Ahenata, Waikawa, Whakaki .. 221 232 Ramlose, F. S., Frasertown .. .. 479 476 Ramlose, F. S., Springhill Farm, Frasertown 29 40 Rayson, W. T., Mangaroa, Wairoa .. 600 691 Reeves, C. W., Glenbrook, Putorino .. 3,330 3,680 Reeves, C. W., Wai Station, Nuhaka .. — 4,250 Renner, W. H., Ruakituri .. .. 2,427 2,435 Reynolds, G. M., Waireka Station, Wairoa 10,880 11,310 Richards, W. (private bag), Wairoa •• 4,406 4,319 Richardson, Arthur, Mangahua, Tarewa (pri- 1,795 1,590 vate bag), Gisborne Richardson, Arthur (private bag), Whare- 456 610 hiwi, Gisborne Richardson, John (private bag), Gisborne .. 1,726 1,698 Richardson, Wm., and Son, Patunamu Station 2,097 1,994 Wairoa Richmond, Struthers, and Co., Riverina, 9,411 8,793 Marumaru Robertson, D. H., Frasertown .. .. 895 881 Robinson, John, Tuhara, Wairoa .. 249 350 Robinson, R. I). B. (private bag), Wairoa.. 683 650 Robinson, W. J., Wairoa .. .. 188 216 Rongomai Wahine, Opoutama .. .. 80 Nil Ropihana Heta, Matiti, Mohaka .. .. 205 195 Ropitini Tio, Whakapuare, Lower Mohaka 151 112 Ross, David and John, Willow Flat (private 3,234 3,144 bag), Napier Ross, Dr. J., Pirinoa, Wairoa .. .. 2,596 2,730 Rowling, E., and McNeill, Kiwi Estate, 5,006 5,775 Wairoa Shaw Bros., Marumaru .. .. 520 596 Shaw, M. R., Moumoukai, Morere .. 3,650 3,585 Sim, R. B., Racecourse, Lower Mohaka .. 75 10 Sinclair, Alexander, Inverleith, Marumaru 950 1,000 Smith Bros., Ruakituri .. .. 4,940 4,960 Smith, George, Nuhaka.. .. .. 1,254 814 Smith, K. V., " Raroa," Nuhaka.. .. 1,330 1,121 Smith, W. H., Tarewa .. .. .. 1,932 2,050 Smyth, James F., " Otoi," Wairoa .. 4,803 Nil Smyth, James F., Wahanui, Wairoa .. 4,647 9,441 Somerville, T. B., Omahanui .. .. 1,172 1,201 Spenee, S. S., Te Reinga .. .. 694 1,426 Spooner, G. E., Ardkeen, Frasertown .. 1,165 ; 1,197 Steed, F., " Waiatai," Wairoa .. .. 2,950 I 2,985 Stevens, A. E., Mangapoike, Frasertown . . 913 ; 1,397 Stevenson, C. O., Tangitere, Nuhaka .. 301 i 345 Stewart, C. E., Whiorau, Nuhaka .. 5,265 5,267 Stokes, W. M., Morere .. .. 1,659 1,505 Stovell, H. V., Wairoa .. .. .. 694 811 Suckling, Mrs. D. E. B., Morere .. .. 1,027 1,188 Summerfield, Phillip H., Wairoa .. 3,504 Nil' Swan, E. J., Clyde Bank, Wairoa -.. 547 611 Sylvester, F. H., Armadale, Tangitere •. 715 686 Symes, S. R., Waikatea, Nuhaka .'. 6,340 6,400 Symonds and Belcher, Anaura, Kotemaori — 1,276 Taffe, C. D., " Otauhoro," Frasertown .. 2,456 2,286 Tait, J., Waikari, Napier .. .. 3,403 4,973 Tait, James, Waikari Farm (private bag), 2,185 2,264 Napier P.O.

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HAWKE'S BAY SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Wairoa County—continued. Tait, W., Sunny Braes, Morere . . .. 2,350 2,257 Tait, W., Whaitirinui (private bag), Napier 2,310 2,657 Tapper Bros., Tapui Station (private bag), 2,533 2,536 Wairoa Taylor, A. B., Clydebank, Frasertown .. 894 1,002 Taylor, A. S., and Sons, P.O., Tangitere .. 630 688 Taylor Bros., Clydebank, Frasertown .. 741 706 Taylor, H. B., Boscombe, Frasertown .. 1,090 1,200 Taylor, J. M., Whakaki.. .. .. 79 79 Taylor, Meihana, and Kirk, A. F., Nuhaka 1,000 1,320 Te Ihi, Hori, Tautoke, and others, Opoutama 1,114 862 Te Kooti Henare, " Pakiki," Wairoa .. 982 711 Te Ngaio and Mataire, jun., Nuhaka . . 1,527 1,640 Te Oti, Hokianga, Mohaka .. .. 200 253 The East Coast Commissioner, Native Trust 4,616 3,990 Lands, Mahurangi Farm, Opouiti Thomas Bros., Miromiro Station, Wairoa, 2,203 2,014 Hawke's Bay Thompson, Frederick W., Opoutama .. 437 525 Thorpe, Stephen, Turiroa .. .. 339 365 Tidswell, C. H., Cotswold, Post-office, Tangi- 710 726 Tidswell, Cyrus H., Tangitere .. .. 865 882 Tidswell, A. E. and C. H., Tangitere .. 1,425 1,492 Tiemi Mete, Nuhaka .. .. .. 1,600 1,600 Tihi Whaanga, Iwitea, Wairoa .. .. 344 306 Tikitini, Henare, Opoutama .. .. 300 Nil Tod, George Dougall, Corozo, Nuhaka .. 1,129 1,202 Tolme, James, Frasertown .. .. 1,117 1,040 Tombleson, G., Tahaenui .. . . 2,206 2,385 Tombleson, W. M., Opoutama .. .. 2,220 2,300 Tomlinson, C. W., Frasertown .. .. 458 540 Torbett, W. L., Wairoa .. .. 1,057 1,233 Trafford, E. M., Te Reinga (private bag), 1,241 1,062 Wairoa Turei Rarere, Opoutama .. .. 356 215 Turner, C. N., Hikitangi, Nuhaka .. 2,329 2,354 Twigg, S., Mangaruhe, P.O. Box 52, Wairoa 9,035 8,114 Vaughan, R. G., Box 15, Nuhaka .. 915 915 Wairama Na, Tarere, Waimako .. .. — 20 Wairoa Co-operative Meat Company (Limited) 12 5 Wairoa Flax-mills (Limited), Box 1, Foxton 2,240 2,096 Walker, Douglas, Pakiri, Wairoa.. .. 434 513 Walker, Niel James, Ohinepaka, Wairoa .. —• 1,960 Walker, Niel (Estate of), Ruapapa, Wairoa 4,944 4,740 Ward Bros., Rotonui, Wairoa .. . . 4,200 Nil Watene Winiata, Frasertown Road, Wairoa 300 278 Watson, Peter, Glencore, Tuhara, Wairoa .. 183 98 ; Watson, Thomas, Tawhero Road, Wairoa .. 84 217 Wells, H. C., Tangitere, Box 242, Gisborne 4,050 3,350 Wepiha Wainohu, Waipapa, Mohaka .. 100 68 Wera te Hau, Opoutama .. .. 378 362 Whaanga, Huati and Hoani, Nuhaka .. — 479 Whaka Paraima, Frasertown .. .. 448 492 Whitehead, James, Morere .. .. 355 254 Whitmore, Thomas, Post Office, Tangitere.. 511 482 Williams, Alick, Tangiwai, Frasertown .. 6,420 6,680 Williams, E. J. and W. H., Okare Station, 11,090 11,742 Wairoa Williams, E. P., Murrayton, Wairoa .. — 1,615 Williams, E. P., Pakarae, Wairoa .. 6,108 4,655 Wilson, George, Clydebank, Frasertown .. 663 733 Wilson, Mrs. M. K., Whakaki .. .. 132 204 Wilson, W. H., Opoutama .. .. 970 1,020 Winter, V. E., Homleigh, Frasertown .. 1,078 2,083 637,986 654,249 HAWKE'S BAY COUNTY (In Napier Subdivision). Absolom, John H., Pukera, Rissington .. 800 790 Absolom, Mrs. Geraldine, Awataha, Rissing- 2,495 3,222 ton Agnew, James, Fernhill.. .. •• 779 941 Agnew, John, Mangateretere, Hastings . . 80 143 Agnew, Thomas, Crownthorpe, Fernhill .. 459 680 Ahere te Koare Hohepa (private bag), Kai- 1,217 Nil waka, Napier Aitchison, William, Fernhill .. .. 701 1,014 Akuhata, Aporo, Puketapu .. .. 200 356 Alexander, John, Puketapu .. .. 425 910

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Hawkb's Bay County— continued. Alexander, John (Patoka property), Puke- — 1,310 tapu Allen, A. W., Box 301, Hastings .. 1,527 1,350 Amyes, S., Eskdalo .. .. .. 915 975 Anderson, John (Estate of), Poporangi 17,319 17,462 Station, Kereru Anderson, John, Paki Paki, Hastings .. 528 503 Angus, James (Estate of), Kildonan, Have- 1,779 1,579 look North Archibald, W., Waihou, Patoka .. .. 400 450 Arnott, A. E., Bay View .. .. 774 756 Arnott, A.E. (rural delivery), Mangateretere, — 357 Hastings Ashby, P. C., Maraekakaho .. .. 1,598 1,971 Ashworth and Gavin, Stortford Lodge, — 302 Hastings Attwood, G., Sherenden, Box 225, Hastings 715 830 Averill, G. G. (private bag), Woodgate, 1,087 1,103 Hastings Averill, Edward, Eehills, Hastings .. 2,882 2,963 Avery, Alan L. M., Bay View .. .. 762 1,121 Avery, A. L. M., Te Pohue Property, Bay 977 738 View Avery, Mrs. E. M., Pukekura, Havelook 3,181 3,218 North Axbey, H. S., Gola, Tunanui, Hastings .. 782 843 Bain, David (private bag), Napier .. 866 700 Bainbridge, S. A., Raupare, Hastings .. 376 357 Baird, J. C., Raureka, Hastings .... .. 772 816 Ball, John, Green Hill, Puketitiri .. 688 759 Barber, William, Okaihau, Havelook North 680 853 Barker, John (Opapa property), (private 1,854 1,808 bag), Hastings Barker, John, Waimarama, Hastings .. 2,847 2,652 Barry, V., Tutira Post-office .. .. 707 586 Bates, Joseph William, Market Street, 146 185 Hastings Baxter, T., Craigieburn (private bag), Napier 1,375 1,378 Bayley, G. 0. (private bag), Otamauri, Hast- 1,263 1,201 ings Bayly, C. R., 510 Fitzroy Avenue, Hastings 195 260 Beamish, E. H., Kohatunui, Whanawhana, 4,458 4,509 Hastings Beamish, E. N. H., Whanawhana, Hastings 4,416 4,451 Beamish, Harold F., Whanawhana, Hastings 4,404 4,430 Beatson, G. I)., Box 63, Hastings .. 457 612 Beattie, H. E., Te Ngaru, Eskdale .. 950 831 Bell and Co., and A. Bell (Mangatutu and Te 8,260 7,829 Kowhai), Hawkston (private bag), Napier Bell and Harrison (private bag), Napier .. 3,470 3,531 Bell, James (Estate of), Turamoe, Hastings 1,668 2,178 Bell, Mrs. Alice, Mount Cameron, Puketapu 5,052 5,383 Bell, Mrs. M. F. H., P.O. Box 101, Havelock 195 246 North Bell, R. J., Havelock North .. .. 1,768 3,558 Bell, R. N., Ben Lomond, Maraekakaho .. 2,936 2,912 Bell, W. A., Ben Lomond, Maraekakaho .. 2,930 2,881 Bennett, A. C., Huoarangi, Patoka .. 2,183 2,200 Bennett, John, Eskdale.. .. .. 825 796 Bennett, Stanley (private bag), Napier .. 2,000 1,970 Berkahn, A. C. A., and Son, Fairview, Marae- 1,370 1,400 kakaho Black Bros., Northlands, Napier .. 1,867 1,435 Black Bros., Puketapu .. .. .. 551 458 Bone, F. L., Box 52, Hastings .. .. 9 Nil Borthwick, Thomas, and Sons (Limited), 124 490 Pakipaki Bourke, C., and Sons, Eskdale .. .. 866 713 Boyd, J. B., Sherenden, Hastings .. 852 529 Boyd, M. K. and T. P., Puketapu .. 107 132 Boyle, Dorrington, Havelock North .. 652 685 Boys' Home, France House, Eskdale .. 12 42 Bradford, A. J., Eskdale .. 1,010 1,113 Branson, N. P. and Mrs. M. E., Waikonini 6,420 7,602 (private bag), Hastings Bridgeman, J. W., Mahora, Hastings .. 619 833 Bridgman, S. G., Haumoana .. .. 261 463 Brink, Hans T., Longlands, Hastings .. 35 21 Brodie, M. W. O'C., Kilmeaden, Rissington 1,381 1,457 Broome, Mrs. Catherine, Tangoio .. 412 454 Brown, A. D., Eskdale .. .. .. 1,420 1,585 Brown, C., and McConnell, A., Havelock 713 j 807 North 1 1

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Hawke's Bay County—continued. Brown, J. C., " Quarryburn " (private bag), 802 896 Napier Brown, Misses V. M., E. B., R. G., and E. K., 966 Nil Eskdale Brown William, Bay View .. .. 54 44 Brownlie, C. J., Rocky Hill, Puketitiri .. 1,888 1,654 Brownlie, M. J., Puketitiri . . .. 415 402 Bruce, John, Bay View . . .. 121 157 Brunton and Hunt, Raupare, Hastings .. 319 Nil Bryson, B., Eskdale .. .. .. 9 Nil Buddo, C. D., Poukawa .. .. 1,285 1,555 Buddo, David, Tukiora, Poukawa . . 821 860 Buddo, R. R., Poukawa .. .. 1,104 1,180 Bull Bros., Hendley Station, Patoka .. 8,108 7,334 Bullock, E. J., Tutira .. .. .. — 316 Burgess, R. B., Rissington . . .. 874 951 Burns, Herbert Hugh, Twyford (rural de- 82 849 livery), Napier Burns, W. 1'., Richmond Boad, Hastings .. 20 47 Burnside, R. J., Crownthorpe Settlement, 915 871 Hastings Burrell, Mrs. J. A., Pukahu .. .. — 475 Butt, A. W., Sherenden (private bag), — 1,210 Hastings Bygum, R. A., Havelock North .. . - 26 20 Byrne, A. E., Parinui Settlement, Kereru 1,059 1,212 (private bag), Hastings Caldwell, H. S., Patoka .. ..II ,090 877 Cameron, John Matheson, Box 43, Hastings 833 895 Campbell Bros., Craigieburn Station, Have- 4,240 4,218 lock North Campbell, D. M., Horonui, Hastings .. 2,587 2,823 Campbell, Hugh M., Poukawa, Hastings .. 4,900 5,378 Campbell, H. R., Horonui, Hastings .. 3,122 3,362 Campbell, J. B., Kahuranaki, Havelock North 1 660 1,278 Campbell, N. M., Awanui, Hastings .. 3,343 2,984 Campbell, W. B., Irongate, Box 179, Hastings 350 188 Campbell, W. H., Hastings .. .. 2,354 2,335 Candy, J. J., Mangaharuru, Tutira .. 698 650 Carlson, Mrs. Henry, Pukehou .. .. 2,710 2,877 Carlson, Olaf, Otane .. .. .. 2,822 2,881 Carlyon, A. S. G., Poukawa .. .. 2,473 2,544 Carter, J. E. F., Putorino .. .. 820 1,021 Carter, L. D. (private bag), Kaiwaka, Napier 823 689 Caunce, Mrs. J., Puketitiri .. .. 688 759 Chambers, B. Rukumoana, Te Pohue .. 21,075 20,090 Chambers, B., To Mata, Havelock North .. 102 93 Chambers, G. J., Kaiwaka, Napier .. 1,124 1,230 Chambers, H. C., and Miss I. M., Mokopeka, 8,988 8,878 Havelock North Chambers, John and Helen, and Ester M. 3,162 3,364 Nelson (Trustees of), Havelock North (c/o Manager, Morea Station) Chambers, Maurice S., Tauroa Station, Have- 5,567 6,247 look North Chambers, Selwyn (Trustees of), Kopanga 5,460 5,574 Station, Havelock North Chambers, W. V. (rural delivery), Otane .. 2,039 1,780 Chrystal, G. T., Tutira .. .. .. 1,660 1,538 Clark, A. E., Mungaroa, Hastings .. 45 211 Clark, Frederick C., " Highgrove," Eskdale 3,867 4,530 Clark, Henry R,. (private bag), Awanui, 2,692 2,941 Napier Clark, H. R., (private bag), Napier .. 369 627 Clarke, W. H., Eskmount (rural delivery), 420 305 Napier Clarkson, E. C., and Sons, Glenlyon, Marae- 5,396 5,469 kakaho Clarkson, E. N. C., Glendoone, Hastings .. 1,603 1,685 Coates, G. P., Putorino .. .. 720 734 Coekburn, A. C., Patoka .. .. 535 530 Codd, H. V., Puketapu .. .. 2,100 1,938 Compton, L. W., Mangateretere (rural de- — 171 livery), Hastings Connor, Michael, Sherenden, Hastings .. 614 612 Connor, Mrs. J. J., Omapere, Hastings .. 8,532 8,612 Conroy and Higgins, Napier .. .. 97 Nil Cook, W. F., Waimarama, Havelock North 1,272 1,124 Cooksey, J. R.. Pukeata, Rissington .. 584 686 Coop, W. P., Havelock North .. .. 3,359 3,315 Cooper, E., Lower Tc Mata Road (rural de- 30 Nil livery), Hastings Cooper, H. O., 503 Park Road, Hastings .. 74 Nil Cooper, Mrs. S. A., Box 44, Havelock North — 70 Cotterill, G. R., Clive (rural delivery), Hast- 243 850 ings

No. of Sheep od April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Hawke's Bay County—continued. Couper, D. Mc., Otane .. .. .. 162 157 Couper, J. F. (private bag), Napier .. 893 672 Couper, John H., Havelock North .. 1,351 1,565 Couper, Misses, and others, Mt. Erin, Have- 5,582 5,377 look North Couper. Mrs. H. R., Te Mata, Havelock 1,963 2,508 North Craig, Joseph, Hastings.. .. .. 1,126 j 1,500 Craig, W. F., Anaroa, Otane .. .. 2,268 | 2,358 Craig, W. R., Orwell, Clive .. .. 20 Nil Craven, R., Irongate Road, Hastings .. 279 105 Crawford, Herbert, Havelock North .. 305 406 Crosse, T. E., St. George's Road, Hastings 688 435 Crosse, Hugh, Cairnhill, Patoka .. .. 1,649 1,734 Crosse, Thomas, Patoka Station, Patoka .. 5,569 6,074 Curtis, J. H., Fitzroy Avenue, Hastings .. 240 964 Daley, Thomas, Puketapu .. .. 732 856 Dampney Bros., Elands, Napier .. .. 5,650 5,900 Darragh, W. A., Fernhill .. .. 902 919 Dasent Bros, (private bag), Aorangi, Hastings 2,507 2,703 Davis, Evan, Springvale, Puketapu .. 2,458 2,624 Davis, L. S. " Tirohiwi " (c/o Esk Railway 365 706 Works) Day, William, Wavehill (private bag), Napier 1,238 1,302 Dillon, S. S., 407 Cornwall Road. Hastings 329 Nil Dolbel, Philip, Redcliffe, Taradale .. 2,577 2,400 Donovan, D., Box 320, Hastings.. .. j 22 300 Doole, D. G., Sherenden, Hastings .. 754 976 Douglas and Drummond, Ronaki, Havelock i 2,309 2,460 North Douglas, F. J., Fernhill .. .. | — 1,459 Douglas, W. G., Te Mahanga, Poukawa .. 1,942 1,869 Douglas, W. J. (Estate of), Te Mahanga, [ 5,811 4,963 Poukawa Drummond, P., Willow Brook, Puketapu .. ! 1,412 1,613 Duff, H. and A., Whakarara (private bag), 7,119 7,300 Hastings Duncan, D. L., Poukawa .. .. 1,643 1,532 Duncan, James, Oro Noa, Bay View .. 676 684 Duncan, W. M. A., Glenross, Hastings . . 9,039 9,380 Dunn, J. S., Dunmore (private bag), 3,031 3,036 Napier Dunnage, A. S., Rangiora, Patoka 330 j 330 Dyer, G. T., Box 314, Hastings .. .. •—• [ 1,678 Dysart, Archie (rural delivery), Whakatane 425 ! Nil Dysart, Henry, Sherenden, Hastings .. 762 862 Dysart, W. J., Sherenden, Hastings .. 595 690 Edson, John L., Frederick Street, Hastings 26 . Nil Edwards, B. G., Tangoio (private bag), 765 758 Napier Eglinton, H. B., Box 172, Hastings .. 86 104 Elliot, George (Estate of), (c/o Public Trust 614 1,051 Office), Hastings Elliot, S. A. (private bag), Hastings .. 525 535 Elliott, D. H., Haumoana .. .. 260 543 Elliott, R. A., Maraetotara, Havelock 1,136 1,284 North Elliott, R. W. A., Maraekakaho .. .. 1,356 1,471 Elliott, T. E. (private bag), Hastings .. 1,050 1,122 Ellis, H. S., Belmont, Eskdale .. .. 4,245 4,433 Ellison, Chas. (Estate of), Havelock North 153 Nil Ellison, Ken. McL., Te Wharau, Havelock 1,754 2,426 North Ellison, Mrs. Mabel, Opapa .. .. 3,670 4,298 Ensor, Walter Charles, Waiwhare Station, 11,307 10,200 Hastings Ericksen, John, Otamauri, Hastings .. 1,219 1,006 Evans, F. E., Twyford, Hastings.. .. 42 94 Evans, H. S., Pukahu .. .. .. 594 565 Farmery, Charles, jun., Box 210, Hastings 250 479 Farmery, F. G., Ngatarawa (private bag), 340 465 Hastings Farquhar, J. (private bag), Hastings .. 833 850 Fearn, J. W., Hastings .. .. .. 75 Nil Fernie, D., Chesterhope, Pakowhai .. 10,643 9,798 . Field, Arthur J., Glenrowan, Havelock 1,765 1,800 North Field Bros., Box 73, Havelock North .. — 4,159 Field, C. H., Havelock North .. .. 914 1,037 Field, Frederick, York Road, Hastings .. -— 92 Field, George R., and Sons, Waipuka, Have- 4,098 Nil lock North Field, Guy C. (private bag), Havelock North 1,921 1,947 Firth, T., "Little Bush" (private bag), 887 1,216 Napier Fleming, D. J., Putorino .. .. — 321

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30 1927. | 1928. Hawke's Bay County—continued. Fleming, R. J., Bay View .. .. 322 373 Fookes, E. C., Putorino Post-office .. 792 884 Ford, Arthur W. and H. G., Tangoio .. 1,434 1,438 Forde, Charles and F. L., " The Willows," 438 722 Pakowhai Fourneau Bros., Pakowhai .. .. 46 Nil Fraser, J. L., Kaiwaka, Napier .. .. 625 717 Freeman, Spenser, Haumoana .. .. J 154 679 Gallien, Otto P., Kahikatoa, Taradale .. | 916 803 Gardiner, P. B., Crownthorpe, Fernhill P.O. 1,032 975 Gascoyne, H., Maraekakaho .. .. j 336 320 Gatenby, J. J., Haumoana .. .. j 2,900 3,517 Georgetti, W., Crissogue, Napier .. .. j 826 950 Gibson, F. G., Crownthorpe Settlement, j 935 1,292 Hastings Gilbertson Bros., Haveloek North .. j 572 536 Gillespie, Thomas, Puketapu .. .. I — 485 Gillies, A. D., Maraetotara, Haveloek North ; 1,117 1,131 Gillies, J., and Son, Waimarama .. .. | 3,409 5,770 Gimblett, W. J., Box 121, Hastings .. j 871 807 Glazebrook, H. M., The Washpool, Hastings | 9,583 13,312 Glenny, G. C., Haumoana .. .. j 769 1,910 Goode, J. R., Otamauri (private bag), Hast- | 853 843 ings Goodman, D., Tutira .. .. .. 800 850 Goodrick, C. F. (rural delivery), Hastings .. j 73 84 Goodwin, Arthur S., Glentui, Tikokino .. j 4,750 4,006 Gordon, C. L. T., Taurapa, Hastings .. 3,277 3,289 Gordon, E. R. (Trustees of), Houpouri, 9,328 9,693 Hastings Gordon, Frank L., Clifton, Clive .. .. 3,015 3,145 Gordon, T. L., Farndon Farm, Clive .. 1,753 1,313 Graham, A. S., Haumoana .. .. — 522 Graham, J. and G. C., Netherby (private bag), 2,169 2,969 Hastings Graham, William, Box 246, Hastings .. 1,409 1,518 Grant, James, Tutira .. .. .. 1,109 1,138 Greenwood, A. R., Kahuranaki, Haveloek 4,816 6,023 North Gregg, Andrew, Otamauri, Hastings .. ■ 1,199 842 Griffiths, F. C. (e/o de Peliohet, MeLeod, ! 707 Nil and Co.), Hastings Griffiths, Robert, Twyford, Hastings .. 211 589 Groome, Ernest, Te Onepu, Otane .. 4,106 3,910 Gunn, Alexander (Glen Forest), Fernhill .. 510 512 Gunn, George, Fernhill .. .. .. 938 1,230 Guthrie, T. Haveloek North .. .. 823 Nil Guthrie-Smith, W. H., Tutira, Napier .. 8,435 jl 1,550 Haggerty, John H. (rural delivery), Hau- 1,223 1,106 moana Haldane, C. P., Southland Road, Hastings — 767 Hale, J. C., Patoka .. .. .. 980 719 Hallett, E. A., Puketitiri .. .. 1 1 Hallett, H. J., Speedy's Hill, Puketitiri .. 235 110 Hallett, L. H., Puketitiri .. .. — 20 Hallgarth, W. A., Sherenden, Hastings .. 731 615 Halliwell, G. H., Patoka (rural delivery), 937 734 Napier Hammond, F., Kaiwaka (private bag), 1,507 1,562 Napier Hansard and Pinner, Pleasant Point, 1,653 1,691 Maraekakaho Harawira Renata, Westshore .. .. 60 Nil Harding, R., Raukawa, Hastings .. 5,901 6,208 Hardy, George F., Duke Street, Hastings .. 630 2,100 Hardy, M. E., Duke Street, Hastings .. 300 Nil Harper, W. T., Waitio (private bag), Hast- 2,728 Nil ings Harris, J. H., and Son, Charlotte Crescent, 376 1,155 Hastings Harris, K. J., Waipunga, Eskdale .. 1,119 1,103 Harris, L. E., Marunui, Napier .. .. 1,620 700 Harrison, Mrs. J. D., Puketapu .. .. 1,865 1,947 Hart, C., and Son, Te Aute .. .. — 389 Hart, John, Mangatawa, Haveloek North .. 2.849 3,216 Hartgill, M. W., Te Pohue .. .. 2,47i 2,353 Hartree, Henry, Ngaroto, Napier .. 2,854 2,628 Hartree, H. H., Manganae, Napier .. 1,172 1,393 Hartree, W. H., Puketapu .. .. 1,037 1,122 Hartshorn, F. C., Bay View .. .. 471 503 Harvey, E. J., Laseelles Street, Hastings .. 656 1,162 Harvey, M. W., Opoweke, Tutira .. 105 11 Hassall, H., Riversea, Hastings .. .. 415 700 Hassall, H., Waimotu, Hastings .. .. 3,600 4,230

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Hawke's Bay County—continued. Haurangi Timu, Pakipaki .. .. 110 109 Hawke's Bay A. and P. Society, Napier .. — 338 Hawke's Bay Farmers' Meat Company 23 58 (Limited), Hastings Haynes, D. B., Hastings Street, Napier .. 16 35 Heaps, 6. H., Opapa .. .. .. 1,088 921 Heard, F. T., Rawhiti (private bag), Napier 2,480 2,806 Heayes, R. J. and W. H. T., Tutira .. 2,775 Nil Heayes, R. J., Tutira .. .. .. — 1,725 Heeney, Mrs. Margaret, Mahora, Hastings 150 340 Heeney, T. B., Lyndhurst Road, Hastings — 300 Hellyer, C. W., Box 41, Clive .. .. 238 290 Henderson, E., Kaiwaka (private bag), 953 803 Napier Henderson, W. J., Taradale .. .. 41 60 Hennah, J. A., Hastings .. .. •—■ 1,280 Hennum, B. A., Poukawa .. • .. ] 06 53 Herbert, H. L., York Road, Hastings .. 12 99 Harbison, J., Box 476, Hastings .. .. — 154 Heynes, E. G., Patoka .. .. .. 1,020 Nil Heynes, William, Box 7, Clive .. .. 470 299 Higgins, Lawrence, Tuhirangi, Puketapu .. 10,585 10,295 Hildreth and Tiopira, Oingo, Fernhill .. 2,815 3,898 Hildrith, F., Mangawhare, Hastings .. 3,525 4,450 Hildrith, F. (Omahu Property), Manga whare, 603 1,021 Hastings Hildrith, J. W., Fernhill .. .. 442 501 Hildyard, S. H., Arapawanui (private bag), 840 775 Napier Hill, A. E., Mahora, Hastings .. .. — 284 Hodgson, F. J., Haumoana (rural delivery), 57 205 Napier Holden, Mrs. L. 8., Mangateretere (rural de- 1,708 1,629 livery), Hastings Holden, R. W. A., Norton Road, Hastings — 703 Hollis, A. A., Waikura, via Otane .. 1,735 1,762 Holt, A. E. M., Twyford, Hastings .. 43 Nil Holt, E. D., Wairoaiti, Bay View .. 4,492 7,019 Holt, F. G. (c/o Public Works, Waikoau), — 1,316 Napier Holt, John, Arohiwi, Box 95, Hastings .. 1,608 1,650 Holt, R., and Sons, Ohuru Ruri, Box 95, 934 1,100 Hastings Hope Bros., Parakowhai (rural delivery), 1,996 1,990 Napier Hori Tupaea, Opapa .. .. .. 3,011 4,672 Horgan, Michael (private bag), Napier .. 1,497 1,485 Houston, C., York Road, Hastings .. 283 Nil Howell, E. J., Rissington .. .. 40 35 Hughes, H. S., Puketapu .. .. 500 580 Hunt, Arthur, Korokipo, Box 19, Taradale 465 101 Hunt, W. T., jun., Eskdale .. .. 861 887 Hunter, J. G., Haumoana .. .. 317 291 Hunter, J. R., Everleigh (private bag), 742 834 Hastings Hunter, Mrs. I. A. (private bag), Hastings 351 435 Hutchinson, F., and Son, Rissington, Napier 2,100 2,159 Hutchinson, Francis, jun., Omat.ua, Napier 1,550 1,596 Hyde, H. J., Kaiwaka (private bag), Napier 642 445 Hyslop, A. M., Crownthorpe (private bag), 845 1,077 Hastings Ibbotson, Nelson Waite, Hastings .. 1,550 1,596 Inglis, C. R. and S. F., Puketapu .. 1,418 1,903 Inglis, J. IX, Havelock North .. .. 2,867 Nil Israelson O. E., Mangateretere (rural de- 266 258 livery), Hastings Jackson, Fred A., Mangatahi, Maraekakaho 1,407 1,410 Jago, H., Tutira .. .. .. 233 208 Jameson, F. D., Rotowhenua, Puketapu .. 1,350 1,400 Jameson, Geo., Maraekakaho .. .. 4,380 3,711 Jamieson, W. J., Irongate Road, Hastings 408 369 Jefferd, J. H., Ngatarawa, Hastings .. 322 445 Jenkins, F. A. M., Sherenden (private bag), — 733 Hastings Jessep, P. J., White Pines, Tangoio, Napier 701 670 Joll, A. P., Box 291, Hastings .. .. 404 806 Joll, John Henry, Castle Hill, Havelock North 1,867 1,587 Joll, J. M., Havelock North .. .. 908 1,105 Jolly, Alexander, Fair View, Box 269, 897 968 Hastings Jones and Richmond (c/o H. Jones), 700 3,564 2,937 Heretaunga Street, Hastings Jowsey, Thomas, Te Whana, Hastings .. 4,200 3,975 Judd, N. H., Riverslea, Hastings .. — 217

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Hawke's Bay County—continued. Judd, H. (private bag), Waipukurau .. 754 626 Karetu Nikera, Te Haroto .. .. — 400 Kauter, S., Puketitiri .. .. . . 99 107 Karauria (Mrs. Paku), Omahu, Fernhill .. 70 105 Kariana Kaa, Bridge Pah, Hastings .. 7 j Nil Kay, George R. (Estate of), Prior Park 2,357 2,330 (private bag), Napier Kay, R. P., Parinui Settlement, Kereru, 920 916 Hastings Keepa Winiata, Roy's Hill, Hastings 1,420 2,030 Kelly, G. M. S. (e/o G. Kelly), 12" Thomp- 2,897 3,305 .son Road, Napier Kemp, George, Puketapu .. .. — 430 Kennedy, Mary, Puketapu .. .. — 407 Kennedy, Thomas, Ardmore, Havelock North 1,415 1,423 Kettle, D., Box 331, Napier .. .. 34 43 Keys, John, Waimarama, Havelock North 1,232 1,200 King, Archibald, Eskdale .. .. 27 45 King, J., Waitara Bush, Te Pohue .. 5,080 4,360 King, John A., Haumoana .. .. — 508 King, Joseph, Brooklands, Meeanee .. 526 1,524 King, T. and J., Te Pohue .. .. 408 , 408 Kirkham, A. J., Box 77, Hastings .. ! 470 j Nil Kirkham, William Thomas, Eskdale .. j 82 169 Krogh, Oscar (c/o Dalgety and Co.), Hastings j 874 j 2,607 Lamont, William, Otamauri, Hastings .. 670 , 530 Land, A. G., Opapa .. .. .. 947 1,186 Land, S. J., Havelock North .. .. 1,008 3,110 Lane Bros., Waipuna Station (private bag), 7,317 6,910 Napier Lane, Douglas, Havelock North .. .. 1,035 1,781 Langdon, W. H. (rural delivery), Hau- 1,326 | 1,158 moana Lange, Ross (private bag), Napier .. 1,087 1,222 Langley, E. M., Hastings .. .. 8 10 Latham, Harold, Greenmeadows .. 41 29 Lascelles, P. W. (rural delivery), Mangatere- 1,073 1,022 tere Lassen, C., Frederick Street, Hastings .. 125 Law, Thomas, St. Andrew's Road, Havelock — 122 North Lean, W. H., Tollemache Road, Hastings .. 108 Lee Bros., Kaiwaka, Eskdale .. .. 2,058 2,438 Lee, William (private bag), Hastings .. 700 700 Leggott, F. W., Bay View .. .. 281 Nil Leslie, G., Hastings .. .. .. 20 12 Lister, H. H., Clive .. .. .. 250 444 Livingstone, Alexander, Maraekakaho .. 1,397 1,565 Livingstone, Colin, Elderline, Hastings . . 686 478 Livingstone, W. J., Maraekakaho .. 1,482 1,658 Lloyd, C. J., Clive, Box 98, Hastings .. 730 Nil Lloyd, C. J., and Rule, H., " Priminga," Box 919 Nil 98, Hastings Lloyd, James Harris, Mahinga, Box 98, 2,339 4,005 Hastings Lloyd, J. H., Clive, Box 98, Hastings .. — 1,209 Lloyd, J. H., " Priminga," Box 98, Hastings — 1,091 Lloyd, Joseph, Clive .. .. . . 150 240 Lockie, William, " Wellfield," Roy's Hill, 440 1,333 Hastings Lockie, William, Roy's Hill, Hastings . . 2,190 2,607 Logan, Prank B., Pukekino, Hastings .. 2,260 2,257 Long, T. V. (Waimarama), Pakowai . . 839 943 Lopdell, E. J., Glenora, Eskdale .. .. 1,721 1,802 Lopdell, J. S., Te Pohue .. .. 560 610 Lopdell, L. C., Bay View .. .. 665 714 Lopdell, L. C., Bay View .. .. 678 710 Lory, J. H., Irongate, Hastings .. . . 240 471 Low, A. L., Eernhill .. .. .. 1,372 1,360 Low, George H., Fernhill .. .. 1,783 1,688 Lowden, E. W., Bay View .. .. 8 16 Lowe, E. R , Tangoio .. .. .. 1,354 1,257 Lowe, J. N., Otamauri, Hastings.. . . 531 524 Lowe, J. N. (Tangoio Property), Otamauri, 1,100 640 Hastings Lowe, W. A. (private bag), Hastings .. 640 800 Lowry, Mrs. H. 0., Okawa, Fernhill ■ ... — 3,070 Lowry, J. N., Oreka, Fernhill .. .. 5,331 6,565 Lowry, J. N., Omahaki, Oreka, Fernhill .. — 1,500 Lowry, T. C., Okawa, Hastings .. .. 3,084 Nil Lowry, T. H., Okawa, Hastings .. .. 10,743 10,145 Lumsden, David, Mount Cameron (private 1,200 1,200 bag), Hastings Lyons, E., Greenhill, Hastings .. .. 2,660 2,762

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30. 1927. 1928. Hawse's Bay County—continued. Lyons, James, Glen Alvon (private bag), 3,975 3,710 Hastings Lyons, John (private bag), Hautapu, Hast- 3,069 3,647 ings Mabey, G., Putorino .. .. .. 1,340 1,520 MaeDonald, A. W., Kuripapango (private — 826 bag), Hastings Maedonald Bros., Havelock North .. ! 813 1,158 Macdonald, G. A., Tutira .. .. j 40 100 Maedonald, G. A. (Estate of), Box 167, j 833 791 Napier (Meeanee) Macfarlane, James A., Glenaros, Hastings.. 5,220 5,089 MaeFarlane, William Archibald, Waiterenui, 5,281 5,304. Hastings MacKay, A. C., Mahora South, Hastings .. 276 238 Mackay, J. R., Mount HasBell, Patoka .. 1,654 1,727 Mackenzie, Charles Fred., Gruinard, Have- 4,868 4,731 lock North Mackenzie,- H. H. J., Brown's Flat, Have- 1,500 1,289 lock North Mackenzie, Mrs. C. F., Haveloek North .. 1,725 1,586 Mackenzie, W. C. A., Haveloek North .. 5,300 5,403 Mackinnon, W. W. B., Te Pohue .. 3,78.1 3,580 Macmillan, A. M., Mangatahi (private bag), 1,306 1,777 Hastings Macmillan, Dougald, Putorino .. .. 91] 871 MacMillan, Mrs. A. S., Argyll, Otane .. 734 : 1,028 Macniven, J. H., Bay View, Haumoana .. 2,196 2,232 Magill, F., Crownthorpe (private bag), 1,107 1,046 Hastings Magill, J., Eskdale .. .. .. 663 744 Mahoney, F., Xangoio .. .. .. 850 810 Mahoney, L., Redcliffe Boad, Taradale .. 163 153 Mare Hanara and Wi Hanara. Onehu, Fern- ■— 13 hill Martin, G. IT., Crownthorpe, Fernhill P.O. 1,001 954 Mason, E. P., Crownthorpe (private bag), 705 749 Hastings Mason, G., Crownthorpe, Fernhill .. 1,019 1,100 Mason, M. S. H., Maraetotara, Haveloek 1,067 1,178 North Masters, A. J. T., Twyford, Hastings ... 299 909 Mathewson, G. L., Tangoio .. .. 810 573 Matthews, P., Sherenden (private bag), 633 669 Hastings Maulder, H. C., Puketapu .. 708 820 Maxwell, W. B., Box 160, Hastings .. 1,612 2,515 May, Thomas, Box 23, Hastings .. 2,835 2,335 McAulay, G. H., Dunnegan, Kaiwaka (pri- 709 715 vate bag), Napier McAulay, W. S. (private bag), Hastings .. 665 655 McCaw, W. H, P.O. Box 249, Hastings .. 352 402 McCutcheon Bros., Greenmeadows .. 20 60 McCutcheon, Mrs. F., Pakowai .. .. 20 Nil McCutcheon, 0. (Estate of), Pakowhai .. — 4 McElroy, J., Fernhill .. .. .. 512 509 McGaffin, Samuel, Maraekakaho .. .. 1,214 806 McGaffin, Samuel (Twyford Property), 100 102 Maraekakaho McGahan, Patrick, Otamauri, Hastings .. 594 610 McGregor, J., Kaiwaka, Tangoio.. .. 715 930 McGregor, Jas., Charles Street, Hastings .. — 6,129 McHardy, Mary Ann, Puketapu (private 1,272 Nil bag), Napier Mcintosh, A., Putorino .. .. 691 812 McKain Bros., Arapawanui (private bag), 1,055 1,132 Napier McKay Bros., Tangoio .. .. .. 717 816 McKay, C. S., Mahora South, Hastings .. 20 Nil McKinnon, Angus, Arapawanui (private bag), 3,600 3,530 Napier McKinnon, Ian M., Glengarrie (private bag), 4,894 5,096 Napier McKinnon, William, Arapawanui, Napier .. 3,700 3,568 McLean, Archibald, Greenhill, Hastings .. 5,625 6,260 McLean, Lachlan, Glencoe, Maraekakaho .. 4,760 5,107 McLean, R. D. IX, Maraekakaho Station 22,698 27,900 (private bag), Hastings McLeod, D. E., Raupare, Hastings .. 91 184 McLeod, H., Eaton Road, Hastings .. 64 660 McLernon, P., Karamu, Hastings .. 350 350 McMillan, Donald, Section 4, Putorino .. 529 665 McNeill, A. M., Puketitiri .. .. 1,741 1,836 McNeill, J. A., Greenmeadows .. .. 328 550

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No. of Sheep on April April 30, [ 1927. 1928. Hawke's Bay County—continued. McPhee, S., Mason Ridge, Hastings .. 4,509 4,672 McQuilkan, William, Waimarama, Havelock 1,186 1,171 North McRobbie, George, Burnside, Te Pohue 410 527 McRobbie, Ivan William. Hastings .. 1,128 1,320 McRobbie, I. W., Te Mata, Havelock North 125 680 Meeeh, William H., Springfield, Taradale .. 1,975 1,986 Meikle, A. W., Crownthorpe, Hastings .. 636 558 Menzies, F. W., Box 235, Hastings .. •— 948 Menzies, Stephen, Te Kuha, Box 235, Hast- 2,575 2,494 ings Merritt, A. J., Mahora, Hastings .. — 184 Merry, G. T., Raukawa, Box 19, Hastings.. 812 535 Miles, C. T., Sherenden, Hastings .. 1,785 1,628 Millar, A. (rural delivery), Napier .. 699 627 Miller, J. A., Pakowhai, Hastings .. 503 Nil Miller, J. A., and Home (e/o J. A. Miller), 150 Ni! Hastings Miller, M., Pakowhai .. .. .. 300 Nil Mission Station, Greenmeadows .. .. 1,695 2,112 Mitchell, C. L., Maraekakaho .. .. 1,551 Nil Mohi, Bob, Waimarama, Hastings .. 30 30 Mohi and Pohi te Atahikoia, Box 122, Have- 2,430 2,469 lock North Mollier, Joseph, Wahine, Hastings .. 507 539 Monk, A. G., Pukehou .. .. .. 900 900 Monson, V. (c/o Mrs. Hunter), Otamauri, 389 435 Hastings Moore, W. G. and M. C., Rissington, Napier 1,684 1,625 Morgan, J. H., Bridge Pah, Hastings .. 212 394 Moroney, William, Pakipaki .. .. 250 200 Morrison, J.. Burleigh, Greenmeadows .. 62 65 Morrison, James, Glenmore (private bag), 1,930 1,874 Napier Moughan, J., Te Mahanga, P.O., Dannevirke 1,967 1,762 Mulqueeney, A. (private bag), Napier .. 15 13 Napier Park Racing Club, Napier .. 75 132 Neilson, W. (Summerlea), Haumoana .. 7,247 7,308 Nelson, F. M., Whakamarumaru, Fernhill. . 3,082 3,217 Nelson, O., Mangateretere, Hastings .. 2,472 2,016 Nelson, O., Airhill Station, Mangateretere, 1,883 1,596 Tomoana Nelson, W. L., Whakamarumaru, Fernhill .. 1,024 1,127 Nestor, Thomas, Taheke, Otane .. .. 7,290 7,784 Nichol, T. H., and Co., Eskdale .. .. 1,965 1,827 Nicoll, Percy George,Twyford (rural delivery), 96 95 Napier Nilsson, G. W. (Middle Road), Hastings .. 1,910 2,176 Nilsson, G. W. (Middle Road), Davis Street, 1,600 1,700 Hastings Nilsson, G. W. (Block V, Temahanga), Davis 75 Nil Street, Hastings Nilsson, G. W. (Tnramoe), Davis Street, 95 Nil Hastings Nilsson, G. W. (Block II, Temahanga), Davis — 300 Street, Hastings Nimon, Mrs. J. G., Havelock North .. 120 120 Noell, Edward H., Konini, Napier .. 435 451 Norris, Amelia, Dartmoor, Puketapu .. — 1,463 Norris, George, Dartmoor, Puketapu .. 1,256 Nil Nowell-TJsticke, R. S., Otamauri (private 479 643 bag), Hastings O'Dowd, P. A., Taradale .. .. 20 15 Oliver, A. H., Awa Awanui (private bag), 1,040 884 Hastings O'Neill, J. (Estate of), Mahora .. .. 709 1,310 O'Neill, W., Crownthorpe, Fernhill .. 723 860 Ormond, J. D. (Estate of), (c/o Manager, 1,299 3,372 Karamu Farm), Box 24, Hastings Orr, E. J., Puketapu .. .. .. 973 1,275 Orr, J. S., Rosemont, Puketapu .. .. 1,459 1,843 Orr, Oswald H., Putorino .. .. 1,216 1,072 Osborne, M., Tangoio .. .. .. 305 275 Paget, M., Homestead, Putorino . . .. 777 949 I'alleson, P., Haumoana .. .. 18 Nil Palmer Bros., Otakawa, Te Pohue .. 117 79 Palmer, S. M., Okaihai, Havelock North .. 4,141 4,762 Parker, C. J'., Ohurakura, Te Pohue .. 4,645 3,891 Parker, J. J. (Estate of), 15Colenso Avenue, 1,904 1,734 Napier Parker, P. H., Wairunga, Havelock North 1,190 1,212 Parsons, Philip, Meeanee .. .. 682 989 Paterson, Wm. Ray (private bag), Napier.. 1,928 1,981 Patterson, Charles (c/o Tutira) .. .. 171 153

No. of Sheep on ~~ I April 30, April 30, ! 1927. 1928. Hawke's Bay Counts' —continued. Pattullo Bros., Newstead, Napier .. 6,223 6,274 Peddle, T., Rissington .. .. .. 1,426 1,015 Pedersen, Rasmus, Fernhill .. .. 330 693 Pepper, T. S., Tangoio .. .. .. 738 816 Pereival, T. S., Mahora North, Hastings .. 397 347 Pereival, T. S. (Tunanui Property), Evenden 2,562 2,472 Road, Mahora North, Hastings Petera Rapihana, Hawaikirangi, Opapa .. 52 50 Phillips, M. R., Haveloek North .. .. 716 800 Pimley, P., Mahora (rural delivery), Hastings 134 192 Porter, A. E., Putorino .. .. 826 899 Porter, Samuel, Kaiwaka (private bag), 1,059 1,023 Napier Potter Bros, and Dibben, Puketitiri .. 2,305 2,808 Potter, W., Fernhill .. .. .. 566 994 Powdrell, H. D., Maraekakaho .. .. 2,292 2,124 Powell, P. A., 1029 Konini Street, Hastings 11 Nil Price, A. J., Puketapu .. .. .. 1,560 2,127 Price, Wilson, and Little, Moana Farm, 1,868 2,322 Puketapu Priest, A. D. (Estate of), Pukehou . . 1,373 1,383 Priest, D. W., Pukehou.. .. .. 650 750 Priest, E. S., Pukehou .. .. . . 779 979 Priest, G., Pukehou .. .. 1,130 1,175 Proctor, J., Pukahl, Hastings .. .. — 60 Proctor, W. H. C. (private bag), Napier .. 1,039 1,038 Puddle, Walter, Tangoio .. .. 486 461 Pulford, H. G., West Clive .. .. 68 373 Pulford, Henry (Estate of), Pine Earm, West 87 524 Clive Purves, George, Kaipo Road, Hastings .. 50 20 Ramsay Bros., Haumoana .. .. 570 813 Rathie, J. J. and J. W., Clive .. .. 408 599 Reed, Mrs. Raehael M., Brooklands (private 5,073 5,549 bag), Napier Reid, J. A., Tutira .. .. .. 1,036 1,016 Ren wick, P., Eskdale .. .. .. 896 885 Reynolds, L. J., and Son, Mangatahi, 478 Nil Maraekakaho Reynolds, V. I)., Mangatahi, Maraekakaho — 445 Reynolds, W. H., Raupare, Hastings .. 100 Nil Richmond and Fernie, Moerangirangi (pri- 18,400 19,772 vate bag), Napier Richmond, Mrs. M., P.O. Box 160, Hastings 1,441 1,412 Richmond, W., Hastings .. .. 6,033 7,580 Riddell, I). A. and G., Tutira .. .. 730 719 Riddell, William J., Putorino .. .. 1,432 1,198 Riggir, Dugald John, Maraetotara, Haveloek 1,021 1,009 North Robbie, P. H. (private bag), Napier .. 1,420 1,485 Roberts, T., Bay View .. .. .. 642 670 Robertson, J. (rural delivery), Haumoana .. —• 407 Robin, I., Clive .. .. . • — 50 Robson, Anthony, Buteland, Poukawa .. 3,608 4,570 Rofe, M. H., Te Pohuo .. .. . . I 330 Nil Ronayne, D. P., Crownthorpe, Fernhill .. j 834 704 Ross, W. J., Twyford (c/o Post-office), i — > 336 Hastings j Rosser, Chas., Pakipaki, Hastings .. . — 1,216 Rosvall, Mrs. E. M., Fernhill .. .. j 2,020 2,468 Rosvall, N. L., Fernhill .. ..j 1,205 Nil Rowe, F. E., Te Mahanga, Waipukurau .. ! 550 596 Ruddenklau, C. and Gardner, Te Pohue .. 4,391 4,539 Rushton, G., Bay View .. .. 922 698 Russell, A. H., jun., Twyford (c/o W. T. 66 308 Carlton), Box 45, Hastings Russell, A. H., Tunanui, Hastings .. 7,073 6,471 Russell, H. A., Twyford, Hastings .. 10 43 Russell, George, Mangatahi, Maraekakaho.. 776 779 Sattortliwaite, Joseph, Bushy Park, Puke- 1,688 1,270 titiri Scandlyn, J. W., Tangoio .. .. — 104 Schaejfer Bros., Eskdale (private bag), Napier — 1,572 Schaeffer, H. L., Eskdale (private bag), Na- 1,693 1,572 pier Schultze, F. F. M., Pukehou .. .. 60 388 Scott, J. M., Tutira Post-office .. .. 719 782 Sheldon, H. H., Tulilima (private bag), 595 604 Napier Shield, Horace L., Waiwhenua, Hastings .. 8,074 8,010 Shrimpton, W., Matapiro, Fernhill .. 14,698 15,000 Shuker, W. H., Sherenden, Hastings .. 830 728 Sigvertson, C. A., Tangoio (private bag), 855 790 Napier

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HAWKE'S BAY SHEEP DISTRICT —continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Hawkb's Bay County—■continued. Simcox, Miss —, Puketitiri .. 1,861 1,541 Simcox, Mrs., Braehead, Puketitiri .. 707 678 Simmons, F. A., Glenora, Kereru, Hastings 102 74 Simmons, George Randolph, Kereru, Hastings 156 197 Simmons, Henry E., Maraekakaho • • 1,070 1,445 Simpson, A. G., Rissington .. .. 512 543 Simson, H. I., Box 135, Hastings .. — 307 Simson, I. L. and Mrs. A. E., Frederick Street, 4,504 4,080 Hastings Sinclair, A., Lyndhurst Road, Hastings . • : 332 509 Sinclair, William, Mahora, Hastings .. j 16 31 Sisson, William Henry, Hastings.. ..J 58 Nil Small, A. A., Okahu, Hastings .. .. i 3,430 3,425 Small, C. E., P.O. Box 175, Hastings ... j 72 Nil Smith, A. H. 0., Whareponga, Napier .. [ 2,036 2,049 Smith, C. A. (Trustees of), Olrig Station, I 6,950 7,551 Hastings Smith, C. C., Whirinaki, Bay View .. j 1,544 1,710 Smith, Ebenezer, Box 36, Hastings • • j 120 127 Smith, H. J., Whanakino Station, Hastings j 9,361 9,432 Snelling, Thomas, France Road, Napier .. 1,517 Nil Sorehsen, J. N. (private bag), Hastings .. , 1,716 1,700 Sowersby, R. and H. E., Hastings .. j 560 590 Speers, A., Longlands, Hastings .. 715 906 Stairmand, F. H., Maraekakaho . . ■ • 759 907 Stafford, S. K., Bay View .. .. | 436 416 Stanton, J., Crownthorpe, Hastings • ■ ; 684 750 Staples, W. H., Kanuka (private bag), Napier 1 6,340 Nil Stead, W. G., Flaxmere, Hastings .. , 656 2,550 Stead, W. G., " Ridgemount " (private bag), 6,190 6,861 Napier Stead, W. G., Te Pohu e, Hastings .. 1,370 1,500 Stevenson, G. S., Havelock Road, Havelock 85 50 North Stewart, D. X)., Tutira .. .. •• 1,321 1,331 Stewart, D. H. (private bag), Havelock 6,737 7,296 North Stewart, ..James, Collinge Road, Hastings .. —• 460 Stewart, Mrs. B. M., Maraetotara, Havelock 1,238 1,483 North Stewart, Mrs. Sara (c/o Hoadley, Son, and 1,710 1,500 Stewart, Hastings) Stothart, Robert (private bag), Napier .. 1,458 1,093 Strachan, Mrs. May, Umuroimata, Box 254, 163 162 Napier Struthers, A., Claremont, Hastings .. 352 524 Struthers, John, Pukahu .. •• 337 1,000 St.ubbs, F. B., Maraekakaho .. .. — 304 Stuckey, J. W., Poukawa • • • ■ 692 809 Sullivan Bros., Fernhill .. .. 564 500 Sunderland, R., Undercliff, Havelock North 217 202 Sutherland, W. A. D., Maraekakaho .. 1,065 1,252 Sutton, C. G. R., Bay View .. .. 606 431 Sutro, E. L., Poukawa .. •• •• 1,576 2,043 Sweeney, E. (Estate of), Te Mahanga, Mahora 300 Nil North, Hastings Sweeney, E. (Estate of), Mahora North, 150 200 Hastings Sweeney, F., Te Mahanga, Mahora North, — 300 Hastings Symes, A. F., Richmond, Box 230, Hastings 2,852 8,390 Symes, H. J. C., Richmond, Box 230, Hastings 1,490 1,585 Tait, C. M., Glenelg, Maraekakaho .. 2,096 2,710 Tait, J. (private bag), Napier .. .. J 1,488 1,527 Tait, John (Heiman's Farm), Waikere, Napier — 312 Tait, John (Petane Farm), Waikere, Napier — 298 Tait, Thomas, Twyford (rural delivery), 389 628 Napier Talbot, J. W., Ngatarawa, Hastings .. 775 1,178 Talbot, R. E., Ngatarawa, Hastings .. 503 895 Tamaheni Tangi, Tangi (Mrs. Sam Abraham), 742 849 Opapa Tankersley, W. (Estate of), Maraekakaho .. 767 913 Taranaki te Ua, Ohiti, Fernhill .. .. 5,829 5,182 Tattersall, C. E., Pakowhai .. .. 1,515 2,088 Tawse, Alexander James, Makarama, Wai- 2,024 2,030 marama (private bag), Havelock North Taylor, A. G., Slierenden, Hastings .. 820 860 Taylor, Jack, Havelock North .. .. 269 Nil Taylor, R,, Box 45, Havelock North .. 1,345 1,436 Taylor, R. M., 804 Duke Street, Hastings.. 406 767 Taylor, Samuel, Sherenden, Hastings .. 807 836 Taylor, W, Middle Road, Havelock North 460 535 Taylor, W. A. (Patoka), St. George's Road, 450 Nil Hastings

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Hawke's Bay County—continued. Teschemaker-Shute, John C. (private bag), ! ,911 1,941 Manga tahi, Hastings Thom, J. M., Kowhai Falls, Maraetotara, 1,002 1,249 Havelock North Thomas, Miki, and Morehu Turoa, Waima- 2,177 2,371 raina Thompson, J, H. and G. (rural delivery), 608 1,281 Mangateretere, Hastings Thompson, Joseph B., Mahora, Hastings .. 205 356 Thompson, Thomas, Pukahu .. .. — 378 Thompson, T. J. and Sons, Hastings .. 954 1,767 Thompson, T. J. and Sons, Tarui, Havelock 2,878 2,508 North Thompson, W. P. (Estate of), 407 N. Nelson 1,337 2,490 Street, Hastings Thomson, J. A,, Patoka • ■ • • 893 Nil Timitu Towhare, Waimarama .. .. 173 211 Tipping and Howse, Tomoana Road, Hast- — 222 ings Tolley, H., and Son, Fernbill .. .. J 877 1,379 Tombleson, T. (private bag), Hastings .. 503 620 Tomlins, Thomas, Pakipaki .. .. — 347 Tong, F. C., Puketapu .. .. .. 273 460 Tong, F. G., Puketapu .. .. .. — 252 Torran Station (Trustees of), (c/o Mr. W. 6,676 5,939 Richmond), Hastings Toxward, G, R., Maraetotara, Hastings .. 1,272 1,573 Trent, H. A,, Te Hau, Patoka .. ■ ■ 1,090 1,127 Troseder, G. H., Crowrithorpe, Hastings .. 396 448 Tucker, R. M. H., Arapawanui (private bag), — 722 Napier Turley, James P., Pukehou .. .. 1,024 1,125 Turnbull, H, A, D., Wharekoa (private bag), 957 Nil Napier Turnbull, J. P., Kaiwaka (private bag), 2,044 1,231 Napier Turnbull, R. M,, Kereru Station, Kereru, 7,989 8,827 Hastings Turner, H. J., Tangoio, Napier .. .. 1,025 584 Turner, J. F., Puketitiri .. .. 110 107 Turner, W., Puketitiri .. .. .. 2,683 3,004 Tweedie Bros., Raupare, Hastings .. 85 Nil Twigg, F. C., Roslvn Road, Napier .. 3,887 3,850 Van Asch, W., Craggy Range, Havelock 6,878 7,453 North Vance, Mrs. L. J., Havelock North .. 19 Nil Vautier and Hewitt (private bag), Hastings 7,242 6,468 Vyner, S. A., Box 21, Hastings .. .. 976 255 Waitio Ltd. (private bag), Hastings .. — 3,673 Wake, B,, Box 338, Hastings .. .. 100 Nil Walden, John, Mangaroa, P.O., Hastings .. 725 914 Waldon, J., Patoka .. .. .. 566 577 Walker, A. E., and McKeown, S. J., Patoka 1,700 1,685 Walker, Dugald, Maraekakaho .. .. 1,626 1,744 Walker, Malcolm (Estate of), Otakuao, 862 9.18 Maraekakaho Walker, M. and F., Mangatahi, Marae- — 1,022 akaho Wall, Herbert A., Waimarama, Havelock 1,161 1,121 North Wall, William J., Hastings .. .. 713 1.355 Wallace, Neil, Willow Bank, Eskdale .. 849 847 Walters, Fred (Farmer), Havelock North .. — 434 Wanklyn, A. M. G,, Tangoio .. .. 808 927 Warren, M., Mahora South, Hastings .. — 44 Warren, G. W,, Mahora South, Hastings 122 Nil Wattie, W. J., Mahora North, Hastings .. 50 270 Webb, Walter, Hastings .. .. 14 2 Wellwood, James T\, Box 221, Hastings .. 3,389 3,685 Wellwood, Mrs. May (Estate of), Raureka, 75 Nil Hastings Wellwood, R. A., Hastings .. .. 916 1,398 Wellwood, W, F. (private bag), Hastings .. 3,870 3,814 Wenley, J. A. S., Havelock North .. 940 975 Wheeler, William, Haumoana .. .. 39 73 White, Colin Kinross, Puketio, Opapa •• 1,554 1,491 White, F. F. C., Havelock North.. . . 268 710 White, K. C„, Te Mahanga, Poukawa ■. 831 866 White, R. R,, Kaiwaka, Napier .. .. 912 940 White, W. Kinross, Box 80, Napier .. 1,712 2,814 White, W. Kinross, Waikareao, Opapa .. 6.484 6,281 Whittle, E.W., Bay View .. .. 577 Nil Whittle, Thos., Bay View .. .. — 870 Whyte, A. W., Crownthorpe (private bag), 580 628 Hastings

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HAWKE'S BAY SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30,1 April 30, 1927. j 1928. p Hawke's Bay Coukty—continued. Whyte, W. A., Parinui, Kereru (privatebag), 967 ; 1,082 Hastings Wilkes, E. John, Longlands, Hastings P.O. 75 193 Wilkie, A. R., Tutira .. " .. 1,012; 960 Wilkie, F. K,, Kohere, Napier .. .. 820 774 Wilkins and Rule, Raupare, Hastings .. — 400 Williams, A. G., Rissington .. .. ! 690 717 Williams, B, E. (private bag). Nanier .. | 515 712 Williams, F. J. (Fernhill Property), Arero, j 1,554 1,659 via Gisborne Williams, J. M., Waihau, Patoka .. 900 814 Williams, John, Waimarama, Hatuma (rural 2,689 I 2,018 mail delivery), Waipukurau Williams, Mrs. Bright, Ard Lussa (private 931 972 bag), Napier Williams, R. C., Te Waikaha, Box 78, Have- — j 3,121 lock North Williamson, G. McG., Bay View .. .. 440 511 Wilson, David, Awanui, Havelock North .. 1,770 1,900 Wilson, H. F., Tutira .. .. 824 1,067 Winter, J. H., Tutira -. •• •• 433 j 583 Winter, Mrs., sen., Tutira •• .. 299 167 Wright, P. L., Apley Station, Puketapu .. 4,291 4,427 Young, George Henry, Black Stag, Tutira, 2,332 2,036 Napier Young, Mrs. Jessie, Puketapu .. .. — 54 Young, J. A. (rural delivery), Haumoana .. 83 272 Young, J. T.. Rimu, Napier .. .. 682 j 695 Yule, D. C., Riverside Farm, Hastings .. 1,260 ! 896 Yule, D. C., Eskdale .. .. .. — 1,228 1189825 1290067 WAIPAWA COUNTY. (In Napier Subdivision). Adams, W. C., Onga Onga .. .. 28 30 Addis, F. C., Tikokino, Waipawa .. 305 305 Addis, F. J., Waipawa .. .. .. 879 1,092 Addis, T. H., Tikokino .. .. .. 742 800 Addis, W., Waipawa .. .. .. 640 630 A'Deane, Mrs. J. B., Ashcott, Takapau .. 4,702 5,554 Aikman, James, Mount Pleasant, Blackburn 770 760 Aitken, W. G. (private bag), Waipawa .. 389 623 Alder, C. W., Riverhill, Hinerua, Onga Onga 1 2,330 2,120 Alder, Samuel John, Hinerua .. .. 460 j 555 Aldrich, A. S., Takapau .. .. | 3,820 j 3,820 Aldrich, Mrs. S. M., Takapau .. .. 1,212 j 1,191 Anderson, Johannes A., Matipe, Onga Onga j 578 j 620 Arnold, P. A., Onga Onga .. .. 445 j 770 Austin, Henry James, Tikokino .. .. j 180 130 Bainbridge, C. F. G., Otane .. ... 660 651 Bainbridge, H. L., Otane . . .. I 668 749 Baines, H. O., Box 13, Ormondville .. I 203 222 Balfour, T., Takapau .. .. .. J 479 1,078 Barlow, A. J. H. (private bag), Onga Onga.. 1,950 1,760 Barlow, H. J., Wakarara .. .. 500 380 Bayliss, A., Takapau .. . . — 275 Bayliss, A. E., Kopua .. .. .. 646 632 Bayliss, D. J. (rural mail delivery), Wai- | 2,389 1,803 pukurau Beachen, J. P., Brookside, Onga Onga .. 1,468 1,321 Beattie, J. A., Tikokino .. .. j — 880 Beattie, J. A., Wakarara, Tikokino .. , 248 297 Beattie, Mrs. A. S. (Wakarara Property), | 333 Nil Tikokino Bergersen, Anders, Ashley-Clinton .. 506 223 Bibby, E. G.', Onga Onga .. .. — 940 Bibby, J. W., Lunsdale, Onga Onga .. J 2,184 2,181 Bibby, John, Totaranui, Onga Onga .. 3,629 | 3,593 Black, Trevor, Box 53, Waipawa .. — j 438 Blake, J. A., Ruataniwha, Waipawa .. 106 | 96 Blundell, J. L., Mananui, Otane .. .. 987 1,222 Boyle, R. R., Tawa Park (rural mail de- , 1,103 1,083 livery), Takapau Bradley, E. C., Onga Onga .. ..I 1,190 1,253 Brewer, E. H. and H. N., " Ratanui," Taka- : 1,217 2,484 pau Bridge and Easther, Wakarara .. .. 449 Nil Bridge, H. W., Ruataniwha .. .. 1,001 1,059 Brinson, J. S., Makaretu North, Takapau — 54 Britten, John (Estate of) Waipawa .. i 743 786 Bromell, G. J., Onga Onga .. .. 700 962 Brown, R. J., Tikokino .. .. 113 I 234 Buchanan, H. W. S. H., Carbury, Onga Onga 2,225 I 2,216

I No. of Sheep on April 30,1 April 30, 1927. | 1928. Waipawa County—continued. Buchanan, J. J. (Estate of), (c/o Miss ' 805 921 M. H. A. Buchanan), P.O. Box 12, Tikokino j Buchanan, M. H. A. (Miss), Glenross, and j 187 322 S. G. A. Buchanan, P.O. Box 12, Tikokino Bullock Bros., Tikokino .. .. 839 884 Burgess, S. M. (rural mail delivery), Takapau 52 94 Burkin, G. (Springhill Property), Wakarara 493 382 Burkin, George, jun., Progress Farm, Waka- 224 294 rara Bussell, H. J., The Apex, Takapau .. 188 218 Butler, J. D., Tikokino .. .. .. 2,888 2,391 Butler, Miss M., Waipawa .. .. 475 500 Butler, Thomas, and Sons, Tralee, Tiko- 985 1,070 kino Caldwell, J., Onga Onga .. .. .. 885 702 Cameron, A. J. (Estate of), Ashcott Estate, 1,881 1,942 Takapau Campbell, D., Tikokino .. .. .. 62 74 Carlyon, A. S. G., Gwavas, Tikokino .. 10,820 11,130 Carman, Mrs. A. C., Takapau .. .. 246 300 Carson, John, Forest House, Wakarara .. 1,846 1,726 Carter, J. I., Waipawa .. .. .. 187 274 Chalmers, W. (Estate of), Tikokino .. 924 665 Charters, W., Onga Onga .. . * 451 Nil Chesterman, Chas., Tikokino .. .. 820 799 Clark, William, Kia Ora, Argyll East .. 1,641 2,033 Clayton, T. H., Otawhao, Takapau .. 384 450 Cochrane, David, Braeburn, Ruataniwha .. 423 365 Coles, E. W., Onga Onga .. .. 688 507 Coles, W. E., and Son, Springhill, Onga 478 667 Onga Collin Bros., Ashley-Clinton .. .. 1,893 1,660 Condrick, T., Tikokino .. .. .. 896 855 Cook, A. R., Ashley-Clinton .. .. 588 601 Cook, A. W., Ashley-Clinton .. .. 1,980 2,453 Cook, Charles, Pine Grove, Ashley-Clinton 257 262 Cook, J. H., Onga Onga.. .. .. 194 160 Cook, W. B., Makaretu .. .. .. 41 40 Cossar, George, Ruataniwha .. .. 105 105 Craig and Brandon, Waipukurau .. 1,130 1,113 Craig, William John, Box 2, Takapau .. 1,477 1,350 Craig, W. J., Dean Farm, Takapau ,. — 510 Crump, G. P., Ashley-Clinton .. .. 154 133 Cunningham, Gordon, Otawhao, Takapau .. 98 203 Cuthbertson, Win., Takapau .. .. 440 317 Dampney, C. T., Ngahere, Takapau .. 505 390 Davey, R., Waipukurau .. .. 972 964 Davey, W. H., Lindsay, Waipukurau .. 960 890 Davies, G. R., Kopua .. .. .. 341 320 Davies, Rees, Kopua .. .. .. 900 890 Davies, W. H., Kopua .. .. .. 306 253 de Stacpoole, F., Box 92, Takapau .. 705 1,834 Donald Bros. (Greendale Property), Wai- 400 354 pukurau Donghi, Charles W., Waipawa .. .. 27 Nil Douglas, F., (Waipawa Property), Elsthorpe 1,118 j 1,622 Douglas, J. McL., Wakarara .. .. 725 | 661 Douglas, S., Pendlc Hill, Onga Onga .. 103 : 71 Durham, Mrs. Caroline E., Ashley-Clinton .. 20 20 Eddy, D., Atherstone, Tikokino .. .. 1,107 j 1,061 Edgar, A., Waipukurau.. .. .. 62 208 Elford, W. G., Lindsay, Waipawa .. — | 969 Ellingham Bros, (c/o James M. Ellingham), 1,384 1,370 Bywell, Ormondville Ellis, J., Kopua .. .. .. 690 756 Ellison, Edwin Herbert, Mangatewai, Taka- 342 386 pau Ellison, Edwin H., Sylvania, Takapau .. 429 456 Faulkner, J. J., Silverstream, Pukehou .. 2,243 3,286 Fletcher, George and William, Box 48, 465 670 Onga Onga Fletcher, S. J., Onga Onga .. .. 345 610 Foley, A., Takapau .. .. .. 379 575 Fowlds, W. C., Wakarara .. .. 1,046 1,037 Frankish, Henry, Hatuma (rural delivery), 470 659 Waipukurau Franklin, F., Box 6, Tikokino .. .. 1,125 740 Franklin and Peacock, Otane .. .. 60 Nil Fraser, R. A., Takapau .. .. 1,205 1,337 Frederickson Bros., Rawhiti, Takapau .. 953 1,228 Freemantle, A. E„ Belle View, Box 43, 216 330 Onga Onga Freemantle, W. C. and G. W., The Willows, 563 i 428 Onga Onga

H.—23b.

HAWKE'S BAY SHEEP DISTRICT —continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Waipawa Cototty—continued. Freemantle, W. C. and 6. W., Longview, 269 380 Onga Onga Pulton, P. J. A., Mangatai, Otane .. 1,962 1,999 Gilbertson, T. C. S. (private bag), Otane . . —- 1,297 Gilhooly, H., Tikokmo, Waipawa .. .. 1,009 1,050 Glenny, M. K., Tikokino .. .. 428 419 Glenny, R. G. L., Waipawa .. .. 687 990 Gordon, Lewis, Marakeke, Takapau .. — 337 Goulter, E. G., and Co., Tupiko, Takapau.. 1,520 1,605 Graham, E. A., Takapau .. .. 385 761 Graham, R. G. (rural mail delivery), Onga 436 492 Onga Gray, Benjamin, Waimarino, Ruataniwha.. 2,312 2,811 Gray, Upsall, sen., Lindsay, Waipawa .. 757 815 Gray, W., Waipawa .. .. .. 813 865 Greenland, E. A., Otawhao, Takapau .. 129 124 Grifien, W. E., Hatuma .. .. 831 1,000 Haldane, J. R., Onga Onga ... .. 678 700 Hamilton, J. B., Argyll, Waipawa .. 1,076 1,065 Hamilton, J. B., " Wai-iti," Waipawa .. 856 826 Hamilton, Mrs. C. A. (rural delivery), Wai- 231 Nil pawa Hamilton, W. B. (rural delivery), Waipawa 381 726 Hansen and Lindsay, Lindsay, Waipukurau — 90 Harding, J. W., Mount Vernon, Waipukurau 2,951 3,104 Hardy, H. D., Roydon, Blackburn .. 3,185 3,113 Harker, L. G. (c/o H.B. Farmers), Waipu- 1,262 Nil kurau Harris, 0. G. and C., Onga Onga .. 65 56 Harrison, W. C., Turamoe, Hastings .. j 2,273 2,916 Hastie, W. M., Onga Onga .. .. 130 159 Henderson, W. (Tikokino Property), Waipu- 790 1,140 kurau Herbert and Mulvany, Limo Terrace, North 1,983 2,201 Makaretu Hewitt, E. (River Hill Property), Waipukurau 804 118 Hewitt, Frederick, Willow Flat, Waipukurau 658 851 Heyward, H. M., Takapau .. .. 484 Nil Hickey, Mrs. C. J. (Wakarara Property), Otane 325 370 Hickey, Mrs. Catherine J., Otane .. 287 358 Hildreth, F., Mangawhare (private bag), 797 832 Hastings Hobson, William, Te Matau, Takapau .. 3,474 3,419 Hodd, Arthur, Tikokino .. .. — 867 Hodd, A. S., Sunridge, Tikokino .. .. 815 Nil Holden Bros., Springvale, Tikokino .. j 3,720 3,573 Holden, Dalby J. (Estate of), Box 12, | 1,974 2,094 Makotuku Holyoake, R. C., Argyll East, Otane .. 787 Nil Horner, V. T. L., Takapau .. .. 525 591 Howse, D., Ashley-Clinton .. .. 1,678 1,516 Hudson, William E., Loch Inver, Otane .. 1,242 1,274 Hull, Samuel, Onga Onga .. .. 19 20 Hume, H. T., Fairview, Otane .. .. —• 1,361 Hutana Ihaia, Waipawa .. .. 824 937 Hutt, A. A., Onga Onga .. .. 505 599 Inglis, A. J., Onga Onga .. .. 3,376 3,729 Ingram, W. E., Tikokino .. .. 287 363 Ireland, Benjamin, Broken Hill, Blackburn 150 155 Jack, Mrs. Jessie T., Violet Brae, Makaretu 84 63 Jackson, W., Kainga Pai, Takapau .. 1,800 1,910 Jameson, N. R., Onga Onga .. .. 709 1,036 Jamieson, G., Waipukurau .. .. 923 686 Jensen, A. R., Makaretu, Takapau .. 606 698 Jensen, J. P., Ashley-Clinton .. .. 134 142 Jensen, Mrs. K. M., Makaretu .. .. 69 82 Johansen, O. W., Makaretu .. .. 446 456 Johansen, Paul, Fern Flat, Makaretu .. 447 420 Johnson, N., Onga Onga .. .. 341 490 Johnston, Sydney (Estate of), c/o Manager, 7,884 8,241 Orua Wharo, Takapau Jones, H., 700 Heretaunga Street, Hastings ; 775 Nil Kay, H. P., Onga Onga .. .. 1,324 Nil Kay, U. M., Onga Onga .. .. 942 770 Keegan, M. C., Takapau .. .. 675 661 Kelly and Houston, Evertree Station, Tiko- 4,309 4,648 kino Kendall, J. L., Wakarara .. .. 570 1,032 Kerr, J. A., Dalesbrook, Waipawa .. 318 486 Kibblewhite, A. W., Hatuma .. .. 355 365 King, J. A., Waipawa .. .. .. 358 508 King, Walter, Waipukurau .. .. 51 62 Kirk, William, Takapau .. .. 320 426 Kittow Bros., Pine Grove, Waipawa .. 804 807

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, ; 1927. 1928. Waipawa County—continued. Knapp, J. E., Makakai, Tikokino .. 1,332 1,322 Knight, A., Otane .. .. .. 1,749 1,953 Knight, George V., Onga Onga .. .. 444 Nil Law, Mrs. Barbara (private bag), Waipawa 880 882 Leach, William, Onga Onga .. .. 464 492 Le Lievre, A. 0., Takapau .. .. 300 250 Lewis, C. (Estate of), Box 47, Waipukurau 308 Nil Lewis, C. L. (rural delivery), Otane .. 1,016 1,075 Limpus, G. W. (Estate of), Box 16, Wai- 1,647 Nil pukurau Limpus, H. J., Waipukurau .. .. 2,202 302 Lindsay, J., Wakarara .. .. .. 2,451 2,459 Little Bros., Annandale, Argyll East .. 1,791 1,655 Livingston, Guy, Wairere, Takapau .. 2,067 2,260 Logan, S. J. I)., and Co., Tamumu, Waipawa 1,131 1,222 Lory, Richard, The Terrace, Otane .. 100 103 Lowes, J. P., Tangarewa, Takapau .. 1,850 1,830 Loye, W. G., Mount Hope, Ashley-Clinton 270 278 Lucas, P. G., Hinerua .. .. .. 655 649 Lucas, Mrs. Ellen, Hinerua .. .. 1,771 1,956 Macdonald, Duncan, Onga Onga .. . . 711 1,201 Macdonald, J. I>\, Onga Onga .. .. 456 1,139 MacEarlane, Duncan, Onga Onga .. 3,101 3,728 Mackay, H. R., Otawhao, Takapau . . — 9 Mackay, Malcolm, Ashley-Clinton .. 323 314 Maekie, Alexander, Forest Gate, Onga Onga 1,307 1,318 Magnussen, P., Tikokino .. .. 170 193 Malcolm, A. L., Ruataniwha .. .. 213 125 Manson, L. K., Takapau .. .. 361 535 Marshall, D. C., Tikokino .. .. 2,788 2,566 Masters, J. E., Onga Onga .. .. 1,116 1,286 Matheson, Joseph, Loddon Valley, Tikokino 1,119 1,170 Matthews, R., Tikokino .. .. 3,442 3,690 Matthews, R., Wakarara, Tikokino .. 5,770 4,820 Maulder, W., Lindsay, Waipawa .. .. 514 621 Maulder, William, Milbourne Valley, Wai- 427 513 pawa McCarten, J., Otane .. .. .. 2,600 3,144 McCullough, James, Springhill, Onga Onga 286 111 McDonald, Ronald, Otane .. .. 2,129 2,187 McDonnell, M., Hatuma . ■ .. 590 658 McGregor, Donald Lindsay, Waipawa .. 200 300 McKay, Lachlan (Estate of), Allandale, 1,352 2,028 Waipawa McLean, D., Takapau .. .. .. 547 567 McLeod, D., Waipukurau .. .. 1,380 1,231 McLeod, Donald, Glenbrae, Kopua .. I 791 914 McLeod, Mrs. J. C., Woodside, Onga Onga 2,207 2,027 McLeod, Mrs. M. J., and R. G., Argyll, Wai- 847 1,107 pawa McNeice, Samuel, Maraekakaho .. .. 2,287 2,170 McNeil, Hector, Wakarara .. .. 40 700 McRoberts, H. T., Springvale, Waipukurau 914 1,111 McSporran, D., Takapau .. .. 488 466 Meredith, R., Ruataniwha .. .. 1,683 2,122 Merritt Bros., Argyll East (rural), Otane .. 1,357 1,489 Miles, C., Ashley-Clinton .. .. 67 44 Miles, C. G., Ashley-Clinton .. .. 230 219 Milne, A. D., Ashley-Clinton .. .. 980 1,380 Mitchell, William, Ruataniwha . • .. 31 27 Moore, A., Pukehou .. .. .. 469 427 Moorehead, Thomas, Willowbrook (private 1,375 1,648 bag), Waipawa Moraii, John, Onga Onga .. .. : 845 784 Morrison Bros., Logan Braes, Makaretu .. : 2,446 2,648 Morrison, T. H. and A., Onga Onga .. j 1,357 1,821 Morton, W. G., Takapau .. .. 2 4 057 1,749 Moulder, W. J.. Waipawa .. .. — 205 Muir, Walter, Mangatahi, Argyll East .. 1,109 1,054 Mullinder, H. A., Norsewood .. .. 13 32 Murchison, John W. (private bag), Waipawa 247 212 Nathan, C. J., Tikokino .. .. 878 742 Neilson, N., Ruataniwha .. . . 439 651 Nelson, C. O., Norsewood .. .. 1,648 1,581 Nelson, Neal R., Burnside, Takapau .. 618 699 Nicoll, J. H., Wakarara.. .. .. 254 284 Nitschke, J. G., Argyll, Otane .. .. 1,092 1,276 Nuttall, E., Terawini, Otane .. .. 3,279 3,114 Oakenfull, Edward, Tikokino .. .. 1,704 2,519 Oakley, W. R., Takapau .. .. 633 1,260 O'Callaghan, M., Takapau .. .. 828 925 O'Rourke, Thomas, Argyll, Tikokino .. 738 962 Paget, A. E., Takapau .. .. .. 1,152 1,174 Parker, A. J., Onga Onga .. .. 1,108 760

H.—23b.

HAWKE'S BAY SHEEP DISTRICT —continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Waipawa County—continued. Parsons, A. W., Waipukurau .. .. — 749 Pattison, Mrs. D. L., The Brow, Waipawa 2,020 2,250 Paulsen, Matthias (Estate of), Brookwood, 5,902 6,302 Takapau Paulsen, Matthias (Estate of), Silverstream, 1,786 2,120 Takapau Pearson, H. L., Elsthorpe .. • • j 975 Nil Pearson, H. L., Kerera (private bag), Hast- j 1,700 1,730 ings Pedersen, Viggo (rural delivery), Takapau.. | 683 400 Pepper, John, Elsthorpe .. • • j 60 80 Pettifc, William C., Merryvale, Onga Onga.. | 730 956 Pohio, W., Linburn, Waipawa • ■ • • 510 792 Porter, W., Ranui, Waipukurau .. .. 138 126 Poulton, E. T., Kopua .. . • ■ • 926 1,360 Power, Thomas, Takapau .. 1,000 1,630 Presoott, Mrs. R. J., Kopua .. • • 1,582 .1,550 Rathbone, E. G., Glenaloon, Tikokino .. 1,651 2,831 Rathbone, Herbert Melville, Abbotsford, 2,908 j 3,313 Waipawa Rathbone, W., Waipawa .. •• 3,463 j 3,453 Reeves, Mrs. Beatrice M., Otaraia Farm, 397 i 401 Hinerua, Onga Onga Riddell, A., Waipukurau Property, Mangate- 2,396 2,078 wai, Takapau Robb, H. P., Onga Onga .. . • 281 264 Robottom, A., Otane .. .. . • | 1,586 1,510 Rood, Arthur, Onga Onga .. •• 1,054 1,042 Rose, John, Lindsay Settlement, Waipawa 342 628 (rural delivery) Rosvall, A., Fairview, Makaretu .. .. 547 538 Rosvall, August, Highhill, Makaretu .. 51 50 Rosvall, C., Makaretu .. .. .. 92 92 Russell, J., Onga Onga .. .. .. 898 1,032 Sabin, C. S., Onga Onga.. .. .. 391 427 Saunders, P., Takapau .. .. . . 600 850 Scott, A. J., 1002 Plunket Street, Hastings — 890 Sebley, H. W., Tikokino .. . . 1,115 986 Severinsen Bros., Makaretu .. . . 1,880 1,900 Severinsen, E., Ashley-Clinton .. . . 660 699 Severinsen, John, (rural delivery), Takapau 2,641 2,154 Severinsen, Martin, Arandale, Makaretu .. 1,347 1,493 Severinsen, N., Ashley-Clinton, Takapau .. 250 400 Severinsen, Walter, Longrow, Takapau .. 1,014 1,973 Sharp, T. W., Argyll, Otane .. .. 656 766 Sherry, F. H., Otawhao, Takapau .. •— 147 Shrimpton, W., Taumahapu Station, Tiko- 2,458 2,543 kino Simmons, E. J., Springhill, Onga Onga .. 614 529 Smedley Estate (R. Douglas, Manager), 8,370 8,860 Tikokino Smith, Charles, Dun Lee, Takapau .. 1,098 1,261 Smith, C. P., Box 52, Takapau .. .. —- 450 Smith, F. S., Otane .. .. .. 1,264 1,517 Smith, W. J. (rural delivery), Takapau .. 859 970 Speedy, H. A., Te Tunawa, Takapau .. 6,442 6,680 Standidge, John Charles, Fairfield, Onga Onga 1,220 1,289 Steinberg, J. D., Taupata Park, Makaretu 387 400 Stephenson, J., Argyll, Waipawa .. 970 1,002 Stevens, S. F., Takapau .. .. 436 408 Stewart, H. N., Glenselwyn, Tikokino .. 2,971 3,008 St. Hill, C. H., Puna wai, Takapau .. 109 I 122 Stokes, Samuel, Sunny Flat, Tikokino .. 539 410 Stubbs, Ernest Francis, Burnside, Takapau 2,047 2,145 Sullivan, Mrs. Ellen, Ruataniwha, Waipawa 441 531 Taylor, A. E., Onga Onga .. .. 1,145 233 Tennent, H. C , Park Hill, Takapau .. | 549 651 Thompson, F. A., Fairview, Takapau .. 374 456 Thompson, J. R., Ruakatalii, Norsewood .. 914 1,157 Thomson, Johannes, Silver Creek, Makaretu 383 ; 429 Thomsen, John, Takapau .. .. 911 | 1,114 Thomsen, John, Takapau .. .. 886 899 Thomsen, W., Ashley-Clinton .. .. 140 j 150 Thomson, C. and E., Ashley-Clinton .. 1,000 \ 1,100 Thomson, C. and F. (St. Hill property), — 600 Ashley-Clinton Thomson, E. H., Waipunga, Takapau .. 1,548 1,442 Thomson, E. H., Wattle Grove, Takapau . . 379 388 Thomson, W. J., EaStlea, Takapau .. 1,137 1,148 Tiffen, H. M., Kopua .. .. .. 2,230 2,259 Tilley, C. N. M., Takapau . . .. 680 876 Timmins, Fred, Onga Onga .. .. .154 96 Tobin, J. P., Takapau . . .. .. 451 Nil Turfrey, Edwin, Wakarara • • .. 559 515

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Waipawa County—continued. Turfrey, John Thomas, Onga Onga .. 302 332 Twentyman, G. R. W., Takapau.. .. 285 465 Twist, Charles, Marakeke, Greenmeadows .. 1,238 1,318 Vesty, J., Tikokino .. .. .. 247 340 Waldin, W. N., Longview (rural delivery), 1,433 1,381 Takapau Waldrom, E., Waipawa.. .. .. 716 702 Waldrom, Jonathan, Wattle Grove, Onga : 686 657 Onga Walker, A. J. T., Waipara .. .. 960 1,045 Walker, J., Waipawa .. .. ..J 1,192 1,310 Walker, W., Mataweka, Waipawa .. 549 2,025 Wall, G. H. (private bag), Waipawa .. 180 405 Walsh, F. W. (Estate of), Takapau.. .. 357 346 Walters, Joseph (private bag), Onga Onga.. 590 597 Wathan, Evan (c/o Post-office), Tikokino .. 792 730 Watkins, I). M., Ashley-Clinton . . .. 270 Nil Watkins, J. W. (rural delivery), Takapau .. 1,563 1,179 White, E. R., Tara, Takapau .. .. 1,490 1,380 White, Hugh W., Sherwood, Takapau .. 2,600 3,226 White, W. B. (Brookfield Property), Takapau 1,946 1,761 White, William, and Sons, Glenora, Takapau 816 1,157 Wilson, Ernest, Belle View, Onga Onga .. 2,207 2,835 Wilson, Mrs. F. C. (rural delivery), Takapau 664 621 Wilson, William, Waimona (rural delivery), 647 838 Waipukurau Witherow, Frederick J., Box 35, Waipawa.. 1,911 ! 1,950 Wood, Walter John, Homewood, Waipawa 1,737 j 1,872 Worsnop, Edward, Osborne Farm, Waka- 279 j 260 rara Worsnop, H., Springhill, Onga Onga .. 1,018 ] 1,232 Worsnop, H. E. and E., Onga Onga .. 997 j 1,233 Worsnop, W. G., Onga Onga .. .. •—- | 609 380,952 408,627 WAIPUKURAU COUNTY (In Napier Subdivision). Allan, R. S., Hatuma . . .. .. 21 100 Barrett, J. S., Hatuma (c/o Sainsbury, | — 5,990 Logan, and Williams), Napier Barrett, J. S., Te Uri, Ormondville (c/o •— 2,588 Sainsbury, Logan, and Williams), Napier Bayliss, Alfred H., Hatuma .. .. 671 938 Bayliss, Daniel James, Rosewood, Hatuma 1,046 1,087 Bird, J., Innisclare, Box 116, Waipukurau .. 772 832 Bird, J. J., Waipukurau .. .. •—- 847 Bishop, L. W., Waipukurau .. .. 951 1,015 Burnett, T., Hatuma .. .. .. 825 872 Chalmers, Charles, Glengorin, Waipukurau 1,228 ' 1,352 Collins, M. H., Hatuma.. .. .. 370 591 Cook, Arthur F., Moerangi, Waipukurau .. 700 1,000 Coombes, J. W., Hatuma .. .. 507 509 Culling, Walter (Estate of), Lakeside, Hatuma 920 1,438 De la Haye, John, Hatuma .. .. '480 488 I)e la Haye, Leonard Dean, Hatuma .. 185 295 Donald, J., Box 111, Waipukurau .. 3,061 3,160 Edgecombe, Mrs. E. C., Tara, Hatuma, 1,822 2,189 Waipukurau Edgecombe, W. J. (private bag), Ormond- 936 1,104 ville Edgecombe, W. T., Hatuma .. .. 2,234 2,242 Elliott, A. W., Dundee, Box 117, Wai- 3,164 3,356 pukurau Elliott, C. W., Waipukurau .. .. 868 1,269 Elliott, E. A. J., Waipukurau .. .. 245 Nil Fleming, William D., Flemington, Hatuma 2,923 2,899 Fowler, J., Waipukurau .. .. 244 340 Fox, R. P., Hatuma .. .. . ! 400 756 Grant, J. A., Hatuma .. .. .. 689 845 Griffin, William Francis, Hatuma .. 312 484 Guthrie Bros., Hatuma .. I 1,690 2,353 Haldane, Robert, Waipukurau . . .. 610 512 Hamilton, W., Hatuma .. .. 1,154 1,171 Harley, R. E., Hatuma (rural delivery), 1,307 1,250 Waipukurau Hobson, Henry, Waitomo, Hatuma .. 1,989 1,991 Hobson, John, Hatuma. • •• •• 814 1,280 Hole, H. P., Hatuma .. .. .. 1,703 1,546 Houston, J. F. (Estate of), Arlington, Wai- 8,251 8,422 pukurau Howard and Co., Hatuma .. .. 2,208 2,275 Janett, Frederick, Hatuma .. .. 1,682 1,753 Joblin, M. J., Waipukurau •• 2,030 j 2,528

H.—2Bb.

HAWKE'S BAY SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Waipukurau County—continued. Kennedy, G. F. J., Hatuma .. .. — 911 Kibblewhite, J. H., Hatuma .. •• 1,120 1,187 Kirk, David, Glendavon, Hatuma .. 995 982 Kyle, G. T., Hatuma .. .. .. 120 246 Kyle, R. A., Gorge Road, Waipukurau .. 170 175 Lawther, John, Hatuma .. .. 285 405 MeRae, Roderick, Pukewai, Hatuma .. 1,908 2,048 MacLennan, John, Ryelands, Waipukurau.. 2,349 2,874 Main, J. C., Mount Herbert, Waipukurau .. 1,161 1,060 Martin, H. A., Waipukurau .. .. 2,125 2,430 Matthews, William, Pukeroa, Hatuma .. j 1,638 1,589 McCormick, A. L. (Opohata), Hatuma, Wai- 1,160 515 pukurau McCormick, A. L. (Waituna), Waipukurau 914 918 McKenzie, D. J., Whitikura, Ormondville 1,985 1,630 McNutt, S. E., Waipukurau .. .. 4,587 5,218 McRae, Miss M. C., Hatuma (rural delivery), 1,172 1,198 Waipukurau McRae. J. (rural delivery), Waipukurau . . 1,180 1,140 McRoberts, F. E. (R.M. delivery), Waipuku- 507 675 rau Merrikin, George E., Hatuma .. . • 660 651 Monckton, L. M., Waipukurau .. .. 83 3,648 Nicholls, J. C., Braeview, Hatuma .. 1,003 1,175 Norris, A. N., Waipukurau .. .. 268 255 Peddle, R. P., Waipukurau .. .. 158 196 Pukeora Military Farm (c/o Manager), Wai- 199 313 pukurau Rickey, D. H., Mount Herbert, Ngahuia, 600 920 Waipukurau Riddell, A., Waipukurau .. .. 1,200 .1,630 Riddle, P. A., Hatuma .. .. .. 479 595 Robinson, S. A. (Estate of), Hatuma (per 1,099 1,078 Public Trustee, Waipukurau) Rood, Albert, Holyrood (rural mail delivery), 1,028 1,083 Waipukurau Russell, A. C., Hatuma Homestead, Wai- 2,000 1,926 pukurau Sainsbury, Mrs. E., Waipukurau .. . . 99 204 Schroder, A. M., Hatuma .. . . 942 1,000 Shand, Alexander, Hatuma .. .. 917 970 Shand, Robert Charters, Islington, Hatuma 959 1,213 Sim, J. A., Hatuma .. .. .. 1,452 1,448 Simmons, W. H., Hatuma .. .. 1,549 1,200 Smith, Mrs. Helen, Keronuke, Hatuma .. 1,282 1,458 Stevens, Henry, 404 Avenue Road West, 6,065 Nil Hastings Stratford Bros., Rotohiwi, Hatuma .. 2,529 2,362 Svensen, Alfred, Waipukurau .. .. 1,240 1,395 Swainbury, D. S., Farm Road, Waipukurau 300 60 Swinburn, John Alfred, Tourere, Hatuma 3,692 3,048 Tansey, M., Newlands, Waipukurau .. 1,928 1,819 Thomson, Marinus, Fairview, Hatuma .. 327 274 Todd, John David, Mount Herbert, Wai- 4,316 4,541 pukurau Turner, J. H., Merton, Hatuma .. .. 856 Nil Twist, C., Box 1, Greenmeadows .. — 463 Tyer Bros., Hatuma .. .. .. — 1,269 Waldin, W. R., Hatuma .. . . 355 411 Wall, P. F., Hinerangi, Hatuma . . .. 6,565 6,210 White-Parsons, C., Rosslea, Hatuma .. 1,056 1,182 Williams, J., Hatuma .. .. .. 1,040 1,076 Wilson, J., Hatuma . . . .. 690 1,108 Wilson, J. G., Netherby, Hatuma .. 1,946 2,100 Woodburn, Matthew, Hatuma .. .. 612 702 Wright, H. T., Woburn, Hatuma .. 450 600 122,332 138,451 PATANGATA COUNTY (In Napier Subdivision). Aitken, Mrs. Jane, Waipawa .. .. 5,070 5,010 Annetts, G. H., Wilder Settlement, Wai- 802 763 pukurau Arapata te Kuru, Geo., Porangahau . . — 797 Arapata Topi Te Kuru, Porangahau .. 951 Nil August, J. H., and Son, Patangata ., 2,312 2,715 Barker, J. and J. M. (private bag), Hastings 2,849 3,152 Beachen, George Henry, Elsthorpe .. 1,658 1,550 Bennett, W., Omakere, Waipawa .. 359 415 Bersch, Mrs. M., and Mrs. R. Sunderland, 6,449 7,253 Te Apiti, Otane Bibby and Prentice, Paeroa, Elsthorpe .. 3,893 3,780

i No. of Sheep on j April 30, April 30, J 1927. 1928. Patangata County—continued. Bird, C., Woodlands Farm, Wallingford .. 1,370 1,600 Bird, J. T. (Estate of), Wallingford Farm, 1,673 1,600 Wallingford, Waipukurau Board, D. F., Porangahau .. .. 1,833 1,901 Boese, J. B., Otane .. .. .. 1,936 1,987 Bremner, W. G., Porangahau .. .. i 899 Nil Bremner, W. J. (Estate of), Porangahau .. | — 862 Brodie and Peacock (c/o Allen Bull), Kapiti, j 4,820 5,416 Otane Burne, W. I., Porangahau .. .. 1,448 1,516 Burrell, Mrs. Janet A., Omakere .. 541 Nil Burt, William Henry, Pourere, Omakere .. \ 913 1,000 Butler, Thomas, and Sons, Puropuro, Wai- j 5,794 5,932 pawa Byrne Bros., Waipukurau .. .. 717 Nil Byrne, J. R., Waipukurau .. .. | — 689 Canning, J. D., Oakbourne, Waipukurau .. | — 80 Canning, Mrs. Davis, Oakbourne, Waipuku- 8,070 8,200 rau Cheer, William, Kokatewai, Elsthorpe .. 1,372 1,418 Christie, H. M., Waipukurau .. .. j 570 657 Clifton, C. E., Porangahau .. .. j 888 1,012 Cochrane, Allen S., Porangahau .. .. j 1,635 1,266 Collins, A. V., Homewood, Box 4, Otane .. 6,449 5,994 Collins, Ernest James, Te Uri, Ormondville 2,232 2,103 Connell, P., Porangahau .. .. 851 851 Cordingly and Board, Porangahau .. 900 1,044 Couper and Co., Mangaorapa, Porangahau j 4,895 5,022 Couper, E. D., Waipuna, Otane .. .. 4,380 5,140 Couper, W. A., jun., Box 11, Otane .. 2,727 3,012 Crampton, William, St. Lawrence, Otane .. 2,229 2,178 Cullwiek, J. B., Porangahau .. .. 926 918 Dalby, C., Lake Station, Wanstead .. 2,192 2,154 Dalby, H. G., Whawhakanga, Porangahau.. 3,660 3,660 Davey Bros., Box 119, Waipukurau .. 788 ! 732 Davidson Bros., Porangahau .. .. 2,046 2,415 Davis, Owen 0., Gouldhurst, Otane .. 345 332 Deal, G. P., Porangahau .. .. 2,319 2,253 Donnelly, Frank B., Mount Spencer, Wai- 3,093 2,941 pukurau Donnelly, W. H. C., Waipukurau .. 1,506 | Nil Doria, M. L., Porangahau .. .. | 243 | 136 Doria, V. A., Porangahau .. .. J 358 ! 459 Douglas, Francis, Elsthorpe .. .. 3,183 3,175 Douglas, G. S. (private bag), Waipukurau •—• 1,154 Douglas, J. E., Porangahau .. .. 920 j 847 Duncan, Gordon, Elsthorpe .. .. 283 1 469 Duncan, John (Estate of), Linkwood, 1,804 } 1,739 Elsthorpe Edgecombe, Charles R., Porangahau, Wai- 1,235 1,365 pukurau Edgecombe, E. E. P. (Whangaehue Pro- 405 Nil perty), Porangahau Edwards, William, Box 39, Otane .. 581 601 Elkington, R., Tamumu, Waipawa .. 29 42 Elliott, E. A. J„ Waipukurau .. .. 1,425 1,531 Elliott, E. S., " Glenelg," Waipukurau .. 1,084 1,179 English, H. P., Wanstead .. .. 734 Nil Eriata Nopera, Wallingford .. .. 2,900 2,200 Evans, Robert (Trustees of VV. G. Evans and 919 1,595 Sarah Annie MeKcnzie), Homewood, Otane Fernie, W. D. (private bag), Otane .. 9,588 10,200 ' Fisher, J. M., Herbertville .. .. 35 50 Fleming, Mrs. E., " Kippo " (private bag), — 253 Waipawa Fleming, J. T. and A. S., Kippo (private 3,989 4,008 bag), Waipawa Fleming, W. G., " Purimu," Wanstead .. 2,367 2,951 Forrest, C. N. (private bag), Waipukurau .. 760 447 Foulds, A. J., Omakere, Waipawa .. 322 331 Frame, Geo., Porangahau .. .. 674 Nil Giblin, C. C., Mangarouhi, Waipukurau .. 3,144 3,240 Gilbertson, E. H., Waipawa .. .. 2,323 2,345 Gillespie, T., Omakere, Waipawa. . .. 1,300 1,550 Gilmour, A. (Cathkin Braes and Greenwood 1,295 1,362 Properties), (private bag), Havelock North Gilmour, W., Roto-Hiriwa (private bag), 1,005 1,078 Havelock North Gollan, D. M. (Estate of), Culloden, Waipawa 916 937 Gollan, D. M., Tamumu, Waipawa .. 3,010 3,318 Gollan, D. M., Waiwhero, Waipawa .. 1,200 1,150 Gollan, Mrs. Charlotte Ann (Estate of), 1,387 1,362 Wimbledon Goodrick, W. R., Otane .. .. 1,149 1,531

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7—H. 23b.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Patangata County—continued. Goulding, J. W., Omakere, Waipawa .. 584 924 Green, William, Sea View, Porangahau .. 872 865 Greenwood Bros., Cheviot, Otane .. 2,700 3,155 Greenwood, M. (private bag), Waipukurau 6,305 6,684 Griffiths, Alfred E., Omakere .. .. 690 770 Grosvenor, B., jun. (private bag), Waipuku- 754 719 rau Guerin, M., Wilder Settlement, Waipukurau 760 545 Guerin, Michael, Sea View, Herbertville .. 116 121 Hall, William, Racecourse Road, Waipuku rau 764 1,557 Harding, S. J., Hatuma (rural mail delivery), 1,583 Nil Waipukurau Hardy, F. D., Elsthorpe (private bag), — 1,260 Hastings Hardy, G. F., Motonui, Otane .. .. 4,080 4,686 Hawthorn, N. G., Porangahau .. .. 1,046 1,230 Healey, Alfred J. C., Dunrobin, Porangahau 1,346 1,297 Heatley, C. B., Eparaima, Wallingford .. 708 767 Hemi K. Rapaea (private bag), Waipukurau 2,324 1,945 Henderson, W., Waipukurau .. .. 704 765 Henei Taupe, Porangahau .. .. 2,325 1,958 Herbert, C., Farnham, Wimbledon .. 7,564 7,700 Herbert, W. J., Herbert's Mount, Wimble- 1,466 1,511 don Herrick, E. J., Tautane, Herbertville .. 9,730 10,220 Herrick, F. D., Tautane, Herbertville .. 9,810 9,808 Herrick, J. L. and P. G. (Trustees of), Titoki 4,176 4,150 Station, Waipawa Heta Kani, Mangamaire, Porangahau .. 850 904 Hill, H. V., Porangahau .. .. 2,161 1,978 Hinurewa Hutana, Porangahau .. .. 2,672 1,793 Hoani Te Kura, Porangahau . . . . 60 10 Hokianga Kehoma, Porangahau .. .. 1,216 1,627 Hope, A. H., Porangahau .. .. 2,100 2,320 Houseman, J. A., " Weldon," Porangahau 564 550 Hudson, J. A., Eparaima East, Wallingford 2,264 2,233 Hunter, E. L. (private bag), Waipukurau.. 9,273 5,974 Hunter, Sir G., Porangahau .. .. 17,466 18,300 Hunter, G. E., Papakihau Station, Poranga- — 6,094 hau Hunter, P. (Estate of), Porangahau .. 10,802 11,435 Hunter, T. Percy, Porangahau .. .. 9,275 6,063 Jackson, Arthur, Tamumu, Waipawa .. — 39 Jackson, F. A., jun., Oban (private bag), 924 902 Waipukurau Jamieson, G. L., Matai Moana, Wallingford 3,991 3,992 Johnston, A., jun., Te Uri, Ormondville . • 950 700 Johnston, John Goring, Tamumu Station, 14,571 13,752 Waipawa Johnston, William G., Porangahau .. 774 561 Johnstone, Alexander, Wanstead .. 1,636 1,421 Johnstone, A. M. and R. B., Motuotaraia, 9,853 9,898 Waipukurau Johnstone, Robert, Motoatoria, Wanstead 1,095 1,099 Jones, J. A., Porangahau .. .. 1,385 1,310 Judd, Henry, " Glengowrie," Waipukurau 3,504 3,600 Kenderdine, Mrs. Eliza M. (private bag), 2,487 2,520 Kahuru, Otane Kittow Bros., Glentui, Waipawa .. .. 3,245 3,910 Kittow Bros., Greenhills, Waipawa .. 5,322 5,200 Kittow, D., Omakere .. .. .. 3,004 3,200 Lambert, Miss Maria Charlotte, Slough 800 808 Farm, Porangahau Langridge, J. J., Otane .. .. 385 440 Lamer, L. H. (c/o L. H. McHardy), Waipawa 4,076 5,880 Latham, J. E., Wallingford, Waipukurau .. 638 806 Lethbridge, D. W., Papatika, Waipawa .. — 682 Lethbridge, G., Omakere, Waipawa .. 5,193 5,323 Lincoln, T. F., St. Lawrence, Otane .. 510 481 Linton, S. S., Omakere .. .. .. 421 455 Logan, F. R. (private bag), Waipukurau .. 650 675 Logan, Mrs. Jessie, Otane .. .. 81 75 Logan, Mrs. Katherine, Riverdale, Waipawa 1,731 1,288 Logan, Mrs. Robertina Annie, Waipawa .. 928 899 Logan, W. H. A., Tamumu, Box 4, Otane.. — 744 Longley, A. W. S., Wimbledon .. .. 2,529 2,500 Loughnan, C. A., Otane .. .. 1,193 1,401 Love, W., Wimbledon .. .. .. 17 Nil MacDonald, James, Box 27, Waipukurau .. 1,270 1,540 MacDonald, Miss J., Box 27, Waipukurau.. I 2,275 2,375 MacDonald, William, Box 27, Waipukurau 1,925 2,000 Manley, E., Homeleigh, Wanstead .. 603 550 Mawson, T., Te Manuiri, Waipawa .. 2,917 2,720 McAulay, K., Porangahau .. .. i 406 382

| No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, ! 1927. 1928. Patangata County—continued. McAulay, R. S., Rosewood, Elsthorpe .. 1,400 1,400 McCool, John, Patangata, Otane.. .. 2,286 2,253 McGaffin, Andrew, Brooklands, Elsthorpe.. 2,190 .1,779 McGaffin, M., Lone Hill, Havelock North .. 1,110 1174 McGreery, R. A., Porangahau .. .. 550 945 McHardy, Leslie (Estate of), Blackhead, 6,310 6,973 Waipawa McHardy, P. A., Aramoana, Waipawa .. 10,732 11,065 McICenzie and Co., Te Awa, Waipukurau .. 5,758 5,958 McKenzie, Lachlan, Omakere .. .. 5,930 5,805 McLean Bros., Mount Pleasant, Porangahau 1,255 Nil McLean, D., Te Mata, Porangahau .. — 1,400 McLean, Jas. A., Porangahau .. .. 986 .1,100 McLean, A. R., Mount Pleasant, Porangahau 1,314 1,440 McLennan, Ewen, Porangahau .. .. 815 1,200 McLeod, D. (Wallingford Property), Waipu- 1,396 1,840 kurau McLeod, E. N., Wilder Settlement, Poranga- 914 1,129 hau McLeod, J. S., Hastings .. .. 4,007 5,675 McLeod, Murdoch, Porangahau .. .. 568 Nil McNutt, James William, Porangahau .. 4,252 4,371 McNutt, Mrs. M. F. (private bag), Waipuku- 1,451 1,230 rau Miller, John, Mungakuri, Otane .. .. 1,460 1,460 Monckton and Wilson, Taungatupara, Wai- 3,403 Nil pukurau Morgans, T. R., Mount Forrest, Weber .. 544 1,365 Moroney and Son, Porangahau .. .. 886 1,020 Mullins, J. (c/o Oakburn Station), Wai- 743 812 pukurau Mundell, G., Otane .. .. .. 160 142 Nairn (Estate of), Omakere, Waipawa .. 8,680 8,614 Nairn, John (Estate of), Manuiri, Waipawa 9,110 8,495 Nation, E. C., Punawaitai, Waipawa .. 4,175 4,455 Nelson, Charles, Elsthorpe .. .. 23 Nil Nilsson, B. E. O., Edenham (rural mail 5,168 5,567 delivery), Havelock North Nilsson, H. V., Edenham Bay (rural mail 1,461 1,425 delivery), Havelock North Noble, S. D., Porangahau .. .. 1,030 1,100 Norris, H., Te Kaihi (private bag), Waipawa 562 570 Nutt, Thomas A. W., Wanstead (private 84 183 bag), Waipukurau O'Connor, T., Porangahau .. .. 830 838 Oliver, G. A., Porangahau .. .. 631 822 O'Reilly, C. J., Porangahau .. .. 1,808 1,610 Ormond, J. D., Wallingford .. .. 12,600 13,110 O'Rourke, P. R., Herbertville .. .. 982 733 Ormond, J. D., jun., Wallingford .. — 5,229 Parsons, A. W., Waipukurau .. .. 4,009 3,767 Parsons, Harry, Happy Home, Wallingford 3,970 2,034 Pattison, Charles, The Brow, Waipawa .. 3,320 3,590 Peacock, H. R., Waipukurau .. .. 5,212 5,496 Peeti, Luxford, Wanstead .. .. 5,196 Nil Pharazyn, H. H., Omakere, Waipawa .. 14,044 15,191 Pongi Tutaki, Porangahau .. .. 1,579 1,468 Pope, Mrs. Helen, Wimbledon .. .. 142 147 Price, T. G., Waipawa .. .. .. 3,721 4,004 Price, W. C. G., Te Kura, Otane .. — 269 Priest, J. W„ Elsthorpe .. .. 995 1,060 Priest, Thomas Bruce H., Havelock North 995 1,060 Prussing, T. D., Porangahau .. .. 1,057 1,013 Pura Ruki Ruki, Box 40, Waipawa .. — 390 Rangi Tutaki, Porangahau .. .. 200 150 Ratima, Puti Puti, Porangahau .. .. — 365 Redward, D. O., Manawaangiangi, Poranga- 613 618 hau Reid, Mrs. Janet, Otane .. .. 630 973 Renall, Nelson, Porangahau .. .. 671 719 Rickey, David H. Y., Ngahuia, Waipukurau 3,200 3,100 Ritchie, David, Longrange, Waipawa .. 2,791 3,095 Ryan, Michael, Hawea, Elsthorpe .. 2,361 2,370 Ryder, F. J., Wanstead.. .. .. 1,592 1,692 Schaeffer, James, Porangahau .. .. 1,015 1,099 Sciascia, N. J., Porangahau .. .. 1,482 1,305 Scott, Colin, Porangahau .. .. 1.500 2,167 Scott, Ian M., Hatuma (rural mail delivery), 1,068 1,100 Waipukurau Sebley, M. H„ Waterloo Farm, Omakere .. 733 593 Shadbolt, B., jun. (Waimoana Property), 2,514 2,480 Otane Sherston, J. R. V., Porangahau .. .. ■—■ 965 Sidwell, F. W., Porangahau .. .. — 139

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Patangata County—continued. Sidwell, R. J., Porangahau .. .. 155 162 Sinclair, Anthony, Pine Bush (private bag), 2,025 1,958 Otane Sinclair, J. H., Waterfall, Pine Bush, Otane 425 456 Siteman, T., Wimbledon .. .. 686 585 Siteman, T. A., Porangahau .. .. 896 831 Smith, Harold, Porangahau .. .. 931 906 Speedy, D. G., Pipi Bank, Herbertville .. 4,800 4,850 Speedy, 6. (Estate of), Woodbank, Herbert- 6,570 7,028 ville Speedy, H. A., Takapau .. .. 1,930 1,930 Speedy, John (Estate of), Burnview, Herbert- 13,857 15,199 ville Spiers, John, Wanstead.. .. .. 2,250 2,437 Spudy, J., Crispin Grove, Herbertville .. — 52 Stephenson, Henry, Hake Willows Farm, 1,317 1,475 Patangata Stewart, J., Porangahau .. .. 727 779 Stoddart, B., Porangahau .. .. 802 850 Stoddart, J. L. and R. P., Wanstead .. 2,500 Nil Stoddart, H. F., Porangahau .. .. 1,122 1,200 Stoddart, Mrs. R. P. and Mr. J. L., Wanstead — 2,550 Stoddart, Walter, Dunkeld, Waipukurau .. 3,164 3,143 Sutherland, Donald, Dunbeath, Elsthorpe.. 384 388 Te Aute College, Pukehou .. .. 1,500 1,762 Thelwall, C., Porangahau .. .. 1,300 1,140 Thompson, H. W., Porangahau .. .. 1,958 [ 1,690 Tiffen, Frank Louis, Elmshill, Otane .. 3,088 3,961 Tiffin, Henry E. (Estate of), Mangarara, 5,650 4,533 Patangata Tipene Hoani, Porangahau .. .. 309 254 Tod, James (Estate of), The Park, Otane .. 2,378 2,509 Tod, Roslyn H., Braehead, Otane .. 2,790 3,180 Todd, W. A., Hollycombe, Otane .. 1,138 999 Tricklebank, C., Porangahau .. .. 4 16 Turner, H. H.,Te Kaihi, Omakere .. 675 474 Tuxford, I. H., Ponana, Waipukurau .. 2,723 3,376 Vella, William, Porangahau .. .. 1,224 1,250 Waaka Kireka (private bag), Kairakau,Otane 31 11 Wall, Mrs. Edna, and H. E., Porangahau .. 1,406 1,897 Wallace, A. D., Omakere, Waipawa .. 1,545 2,118 Ward, Phillip Charles, Otane . ■ • • 338 405 Ward, P. J., Porangahau .. .. 8 3 Warren, A. K., Waipari, Waipawa .. 4,765 4,604 Warren, G. W., Waipari, Waipawa .. 4,765 4,604 Warren, R. G., St. Hill (private bag), 1,063 3,416 Waipukurau Warren, T. J. C. (c/o G. W. Warren, Penlee, 3,606 4,941 Pukehou) Watson, Walter, Elsthorpe .. .. 1,590 1,530 Watts, A. (Patangata Property), Otane .. 206 214 Watts, E. G., Waratah, Otane .. .. 412 418 Watts, Edward (Estate of), Early Mount, 945 932 Otane Watts, Jas., Otane .. .. .. 200 218 West, Sydney, Porangahau ■. .. 385 204 Whelch, T. E., Lake Station, Waipukurau 5,070 6,138 White, G. H. M. (Estate of), Te Awaputahi, 4,030 4,000 Porangahau White, H. W., Arataura, Herbertville .. 7,715 7,960 White, J. E., Braeburn, Porangahau .. 4,530 4,060 White, William, and Sons, Koponga, Otane 1,967 2,324 White, William, and Sons, Waireka, Otane 475 856 Wighton, A. M. (Estate of), Porangahau .. 1,063 Nil Wilder, A. S., Waipukurau .. .. 2,345 2,663 Wilder, E., Spring Bush, Hastings .. 1,756 1,841 Wilder, R. P. (Waliingford Property), Nga- 2,328 2,850 pari, Waipukurau Wilkes, Ernest, Porangahau .. .. 640 620 Williams, Allan Douglas, Clarenche, Wai- 4,659 4,666 pawa Williams, Allen Marsh, Pukehou .. .. 3,468 3,925 Williams, C. Athol, Pukehou .. .. 4,276 4,680 Williams, Edward Gordon, Clarenche, Wai- 4,659 4,666 pawa Williams, G. C., Waipawa .. .. 4,250 4,207 Williams, Mrs. C. M., and Mrs. M. Mackay, 4,374 4,459 Waipoapoa, Otane Williams, Mrs. C. N. B. (Estate of), Atua, 5,439 6,174 Hastings Williams, R. D., Ponui, Otane .. .. 2,479 2,530 Williams, Ven. Archdeacon, St. Lawrence, 4,055 4,299 Otane Williams, William, Mangakuri, Otane .. 4,953 4,715

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Patangata County—continued. Williams, William T. (Estate of), Te Ante 7,230 7,379 Station, Pukehou, Hawke's Bay Williamson, W., Omoa, Wanstead ■■ 1,605 1,650 Willis Bros, (private bag), Waipukurau .. —- 470 Willis, W., Porangahau .. . • 864 694 Windle, Jas., Porangahau .. 194 606 Windle, V., Porangahau .. .. 1,320 1,317 Witherow, Joseph W. (Trustees), Patangata 2,501 2,232 (c/o Box 10, Otaue) Wright, Samuel, Wallingford .. .. 675 720 702,963 726,816 WEBER COUNTY (In Woodville Subdivision). Alloway and Wiley, Lawn Farm, Waipatiki 1,005 809 Armstrong, Francis, Franklin's, Akitio 3,800 4,070 1 (private bag), Dannevirke Bassett, Francis (Estate of), Parenui, Weber 2,459 2,531 Berntsen, Mrs. Ingeborg, Moen Farm 1,166 1,106 (private bag), Dannevirke Bond, D. M. and S. J., Summer Hill, Weber 1,093 1,065 Bond, R. and J., Weber .. .. 2,335 2,500 Cameron, K. F., Strathallan, Weber .. 680 740 Campbell, Kenneth, Rock Hill, Weber .. 1,162 1,169 Crosse, Charles, Te Toki, Wimbledon .. 3,021 2,720 Crosse, L. G., jun., Hartfield, Weber (c/o 2,455 2,638 Kelvin Grove) Crosse, L. G., Kelvin Grove, Weber .. 5,568 5,590 Ellingham and Co., Box 171, Dannevirke .. 5,825 5,987 Elliott, and M. A. and O. Monrad, Box 342, 2,257 2,262 Palmerston North Franklin, C. J., Ti-tree Point .. .. 2,960 3,350 Franklin, F. C., Seaview, Ti-tree Point .. 3,218 3,206 Franklin, Ford, Box 6, Tikikino .. ., 1,234 1,092 Franklin, J. R., St. John's Hill, Wanganui 2,780 2,800 Franklin, W. G., Bloomfield, Dannevirke .. 3,130 3,149 Franklin, William, Ti-tree Point .. .. 2,645 2,670 Gandy, Mrs. Mary, Manukawera, Waipatiki 294 284 Giblin, Alfred, Oparae Station, Waipatiki .. 3,002 2,890 Gollan Bros., Wimbledon .. .. 1,387 1,412 Grant and Crosse, Weber .. .. 1,490 1,308 Guerin, M., Herbertville .. .. 1,764 1,555 Hates, C. A. H., Willow Valley, Wimbledon 2,700 2,750 Hales, Jemima Amelia, Wimbledon .. 572 570 Hates, Mrs. Eliza, Weber .. .. 10,765 11,044 Hates, T. C., Wimbledon .. .. 3,080 3,136 Harvey, W. S., Ben Loyal, Weber .. 2,458 1,320 Hewitt, Mrs. E. M., Ngakouka, Carterton .. — 4,805 Hewitt, Mrs. E. M., Kakariki, Halcombe .. 2,414 Nil Hunt, Edwin, Weber .. .. .. 51 20 Kerr, William, Klondyke, Ti-tree Point .. 1,360 1,468 McAtamney, Mrs. D., Box 8, Weber .. 1,050 1,057 Mcintosh, T., Herbertville .. .. 800 710 McLean, A., Braeside, Ti-tree Point .. 1,420 1,148 McLean, Donald, Annet Vale, Waipatiki .. 970 898 McLean, Kenneth, Braemore, Weber .. 1,462 1,349 McNeil, Thomas, Hopefield, Waipatiki .. 568 585 Morgans, Alfred Henry, Wimbledon .. 1,300 1,437 Morgans Bros., Wimbledon .. .. 1,013 1,061 Morgans, E. H., Woodlands, Wimbledon .. 1,042 992 Morgans, Evan, Mary's Vale, Wimbledon .. 2,820 2,858 Morgans, S. L., Wimbledon (private bag), 940 940 Dannevirke Morgans, T. R., Mount Forrest, Weber .. 557 727 Munro, Donald, Linside, Weber .. .. 2,745 2,304 Oakden, L., Weber .. .. .. — 10 Palmer, William, Mangatoitoi (private bag), 1,166 1,144 Dannevirke Riddell, C. B., Ti-tree Point (private bag), 3,984 3,990 Dannevirke Simcox, J. E. L., Weber .. .. 1,549 1,639 Siteman, Thomas, Spring Hill, Wimbledon 351 426 Small, W. H., jun., Ranfurly Street, Danne- 3,960 3,988 virke Stewart, Alex. Louis, Esdale, Ti-tree Point 3,185 51 Stewart, Ronald Robert, Ti-tree Point .. 3,185 3,014 Thom, Colin W., Glenmore, Weber .. 444 567 Ward, A. C., Woodcliffe, Wimbledon .. 3,029 2,973 117,670 115,884

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HAWKE'S BAY SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. DANNEVIRKE COUNTY (In Woodville Subdivision). A. and P. Association, Dannevirke .. 68 66 Allan, B., Te Retunga .. .. .. 33 37 Allen Bros., South Makaretu, Takapau .. 344 Nil Allen Bros., South Makaretu, Takapau .. — 634 Anderson, A. L., Box 29, Ngamoko .. 233 250 Anderson, C. P., Box 93, Dannevirke .. 810 936 Anderson, Mrs. Emma J., Piripiri .. 168 234 Anteobus, H. T. W., South Norsewood .. 39 Nil Ayres, A. J., Box 83, Dannevirke .. 220 316 Bai, C., Mangatoro (private bag), Dannevirke 620 669 Bai, T., Matamau .. .. .. 181 196 Baines, Alfred, Box 1, Ormondville .. 60 Nil Baines, A. S., Te Uri, via Ormondville .. 389 374 Baines, C. T. W., Makotuku .. .. 271 279 Baines, E., Ormondville .. .. 225 206 Baines, H. O., Box 13, Ormondville .. 511 402 Baines, H. T. and A. S., Gleneourse, Te Uri, 366 365 Ormondville Baines, Leonard G., Kopua .. ■. 250 255 Ballantyne, R. A. (private bag), Dannevirke 850 978 Barker, Charles A., Wairere, Waitahora —• 167 (private bag), Dannevirke Barker, C. F., 26 King Street, Dannevirke 3,063 3,143 Barker, Mrs. Emma (private bag), Danne- 2,704 2,505 virke Barry, David, Fernhill, Umutaoroa .. 1,050 1,264 Bedingfield, D., Matamau .. .. 38 81 Benbow, W. D., Ormondville .. .. 131 126 Bennett, T. and M., Takapau .. .. i 1,634 1,645 Berkahn, A. H. (e/o Post Office), Dannevirke 265 296 Berntsen, Mrs. A. M., Awariki .. .. 896 892 Blyth, Hugh B., Mangatoro Valley (private 1,953 2,099 bag), Dannevirke Bolton, A. G., Waikopiro Block, Ormond- 354 405 ville Bond Bros., Weber .. .. .. 550 530 Bowden, L. J., Matamau .. .. 74 367 Bowden, William, Makotuku .. .. 21 26 Boyden Bros., Ruaroa, Dannevirke .. 286 381 Boyte, James, Makotuku .. .. 30 Nil Bozanks, E. H., Makotuku .. .. 115 28 Brabazon, Miss Eva, Oakleigh, South Norse- 82 82 wood Brabazon, Samuel, Oakleigh, Norsewood 580 583 South Breakwell, L. C., Dannevirke .. .. 950 1,676 Brown, William (private bag), Rata Hill, 1,473 1,711 Waitahora, Dannevirke Buchanan, George J. J., Matawhitea, Wai- 1,484 2,440 tahora (private bag), Dannevirke Buchanan, George J. J., Greenpark, Waita- 650 400 hora (private bag), Dannevirke Buchanan, P. C. G., Umutaoroa .. .. 170 300 Bunny, R. E., Dannevirke .. .. 1,041 1,121 Cantwell, H,, Tiratu, Dannevirke .. 329 312 Carlson, J. A. (private bag), Awariki, Danne- 3,685 3,774 virke Carmichael, George A., Miller's Road, 1,212 1,390 Dannevirke Carr, Thomas, Matamau . i .. 422 403 Castles, James C., Whetukura .. .. 1,216 1,831 Castles, R. Malcolm, Whetukura, Ormond- 529 555 ville Castles, W. McNally, Whetukura, Ormond- 882 980 ville Chadwiek, R. S., Moastone Park, Box 166, 2,530 3,020 Dannevirke Chadwiek, Walter, Matipo Park, Whetukura, 1,137 1,127 Ormondville Cheesman, W. E. and A., Awariki .. 558 594 Christoffersen, A., Makotuku .. .. 291 291 Clark, N. E., Makotuku.. .. .. 317 276 Clatworthy, I. G. (rural delivery), Raumate, — 368 Dannevirke Clegg, John James, Ormondville .. 1,505 1,200 Clegg, R. W., Pleasant Valley, Ormondville 1,275 1,244 Coward, Mrs. B. E., Box 75, Dannevirke .. 780 614 Cowper, Frederick G., Kaitoki Station, 6,129 6,305 Box 18, Dannevirke Cowper, Harry, Ti Kouka, P.O. Box 88, 2,842 3,676 Dannevirke Cowper and Williams, Otawhao, Box 5, 3,443 2,950 Dannevirke

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Dannevikke County—continued. Cunningham, F. A. (private bag), Waipapa, 2,022 1,575 Dannevirke Dally, J. T., Makotuku .. .. 480 431 Dampney, E. R., Otoro, Te Uri, Ormond- 7,339 7,940 ville Dannevirke Golf Club, Box 109, Dannevirke 534 597 Dannevirke Racing Club, Dannevirke .. 74 151 Dassler, Walter W. P., Stony Creek, Te Uri, 1,422 1,374 Ormondville I Dasslers, A. E., Te Uri, Ormondville .. J — 523 Dawson and Prichard, Pukewai, Dannevirke I 1,971 1,518 Dennis, E. J., Raumati .. .. .. j 4 194 Drew, S, N., Tataramoa .. .. 51 80 Dwyer and McParland, Greenhill (private 2,000 2,300 bag), Dannevirke Ellingham Bros., Grenaby (private bag), 1,220 Nil Dannevirke Ellingham Bros., Mount Arawa (private bag), 1,106 Nil Dannevirke Ellingham, F. A., Paeroa, Ormondville .. 1,143 1,144 Ellingham, J. W., Bywell, Ormondville .. 2,121 1,715 Ellingham, S. W., " Bywell," Ormondville — 855 Ellingham, Mrs. Amy, Whetukura (private 2,991 3,010 bag), Ormondville Ellis Bros., Kopua .. .. .. 1,446 1,527 Ellison, Edwin H., Rakautataki, Takapau 359 344 Eairbrother, C. D., Ormondville .. .. 183 185 Falconer, Julius J., Te Mutu Farm, Ruaroa 639 620 Farquaharson, Miss E. A. S., Box 140, 338 257 Dannevirke Feierabend, Leslie, Box 117, Dannevirke .. 221 396 Feierabend, Mrs. Louise, Box 108, Danne- 537 798 virke Ferguson, H. A., Tepurapura (private bag), 1,290 1,255 Dannevirke Fife, A. D., Piripiri .. .. .. 339 36O Forbes Bros., Norsewood .. .. 308 Nil Fothergill, Thomas, Spring Bank, Box 7, 701 613 Makotuku France, G. W., Maungarata, Matamau .. 1,750 1,750 Franklin, B. E., Box 91, Dannevirke .. 632 702 Franklin, Mark, Mangatuna, Dannevirke .. 3,547 3,575 Franklin, W. and F., Nikau, Mangatuna 4,546 4,610 (private bag), Dannevirke Fredericksen, E., Ngamoko .. .. 161 159 Frederickson, C. V., Raumati, Dannevirke 461 428 Frederickson, H., Box 22, Dannevirke .. ®. ! 45 322 Galloway, Alexander, Loch Lomond (private 1,690 1,670 bag), Dannevirke Galloway, Arthur, Spring Valley, Mangahei 1,600 1,620 (private bag), Dannevirke Galloway, Bruce, Te Rehunga .. .. 190 152 Galloway, James, Kiritaki .. .. 731 2,429 Gibbs, J. and G., Mangatera .. .. 274 246 Gibson, B. K., Tiratu, Dannevirke .. 140 20 Gieson, H. W., Ruaroa, near Dannevirke .. 1,777 1,535 Gilbert, W. T., Cadman Road, Dannevirke 17 24 Gillam, John, Box 65, Dannevirke .. 438 Nil Grant, Biggary S., Morven Hills, Mangahei 1,127 1,196 (private bag), Dannevirke Grant, D. G., Mangatoro (private bag), 817 627 Dannevirke Gray, J., Ruaroa .. .. 2,043 2,230 Green, Mrs. Kate (private bag), Dannevirke 2,400 Nil Green, N. N. P., Bank of N.Z., Dannevirke 318 Nil i Greene, George F., Ngapaeruru, Dannevirke 2,537 2,852 Gregg, Robert, Tiratu .. .. .. 487 496 Gunderson, B., Tataramoa .. .. 102 81 Haliburton, George Lowe, The Willows, 110 130 Matamau Hanna, Mrs. Margaret, "Crow's Nest," 982 1,002 Te Uri Road, Ormondville Hansen, A. B., Norsewood South .. 225 280 Hansen, Christian, Piripiri .. .. 314 323 Hansen, H., Tataramoa .. .. 240 312 Harding, W. T., Ngamoko, Norsewood .. 705 710 Hart, J. W., Matamau .. .. .. 406 432 Hartgill, W. C. (c/o G. L. Hartgill, Guy 950 913 Street), Dannevirke .. Hartgill, W. H. (for Ngapaeruru Property), 958 Nil 165 High Street, Dannevirke Harvey, John McL., Waitahora (private bag), 1,700 1,800 Dannevirke Haycock, T. B., Norsewood .. .. 31 46

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HAWKE'S BAY SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Dannevirke County—continued. Healey, W. J., Cabbage-tree Point, Ormond- 298 305 ville Herbert, L. H., Box 167, Dannevirke .. 433 566 Herbert, W. J., Dannevirke .. •. 296 450 Holden, John and T., Makotuku .. 4,711 4,308 Holden, Jonathan, Rakaiatai Station, Ma- 8,038 8,329 kotuku Holden, R. and J., Makotuku .. .. 2,369 2,406 Holmes, J. A., Umutaoroa .. •• 1,075 893 Howat, Maitland, Ormondville .. .. 233 374 Hughes, A. E., Matamau .. .. 260 308 Hughes, Richard L., Tiratu, Dannevirke .. 363 444 Hulena, F. M., Norsewood .. • • 102 120 Hulena, J. T., Norsewood .. .. 260 259 Hunter, S. I., Waitara, Dannevirke .. 761 890 Iqqulden, H. B., South Norsewood .. — 77 Jaekson, Stephen, Tataramoa .. ■ • 453 496 James and Hewitt (c/o H. Hewitt, Box 171), 240 306 Dannevirke James and Saunders (per H. T. James), 867 918 Dannevirke James, H. T., Box 29, Dannevirke .. 194 474 James, H. T., and Franklin, F., Dannevirke 423 Nil James, W. H. and E. (private bag), Danne- 930 992 virke Johansen, A. D. (c/o Post-office), Dannevirke 300 330 Johansen, P., Ngamoko .. .. 18 57 Johnston, Mrs. M. S., Broadleaf, Waitahora 2,370 2,220 (private bag), Dannevirke Johnstone, James, and Hewitt, Box 171, 1,265 1,465 Dannevirke Jonasen, O. C., Ngamoko .. .. 229 240 Jonassen, A. J., Waikopiro Block, Ormond- 499 622 ville Kelly, B. N., Tiratu, Dannevirke .. 272 324 Kelly, J. v., Tiratu .. .. .. 336 333 Kelly, Mrs. Annie, Umutaoroa .. .. 1,205 1,100 Kilford, William C. (private bag), Englefield, 1,678 1,800 Dannevirke King, Headley Ormond, Waikopiro Block, 405 528 Ormondville Klein Bros., Kiratiki .. .. • ■ 60 380 Knight Bros., Pukeatua, Box 5, Dannevirke 11,488 13,355 Lane and Smith, Te Pa (private bag), 3,481 Nil Dannevirke Lang, A. E., P.O. Box 136, Dannevirke .. 592 499 Lang, John, Tipapakuku, Box 133, Danne- 52 14 virke Law, A. D. (private bag), Mangatoro, Danne- 803 virke Linehan, John, Umutaoroa .. .. 31 59 Livingstone, James, 18 Swinburne Street, 3,093 3,520 Dannevirke Lloyd, T. H. Gordon, Solicitor, Ward Street, 359 364 Dannevirke Lund, Miss I. M., Norsewood .. .. 264 171 Lys, E. A. M. (private bag), Mangatora, 888 1,017 Dannevirke MacRae, James (private bag), Law's Road, — 307 Dannevirke Maddison, G. A., Box 43, Otope, Dannevirke 3,374 3,294 Magnussen, Ole, Ngamoko, Norsewood .. 31 Nil Malcolm, W. L. (private bag), Dannevirke 400 Nil Mariana Paewai and Co., P.O. Box 134, 3,370 Nil Dannevirke Massie, John, Raumati .. .. 84 154 Matthews, Mrs. J. H., Te Ohu, Norsewood 7,861 6,164 South McDonald, R. J., and Franklin, B. E., Box 91, 300 700 Dannevirke McDonald, R. J., Grenaby, Dannevirke .. — 984 MeDowall, Stanley, Dannevirke .. .. 355 305 McGibbon, Ian W. (private bag), Dannevirke ■— 440 McGibbon, J., Glenview, Waitahora (private 1,628 1,444 bag), Dannevirke McGibbon, Mrs. K. A., Glenview, Waitahora 750 714 (private bag), Dannevirke Mcintosh and Middleton, Tipapakuku, 15 Nil Dannevirke McKay, G. H., Norsewood .. .. 12 151 MeKenzie, Alexander, Glenarigolach, Rau- 603 600 mati McLean, Evan, Whetukura, Ormondville .. 452 512 McLeod, Alexander, Otanga, Piripiri .. 2,608 2,444

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Dannevirke County—continued. McMillan, Mrs. Ellen, Umutaoroa .. j 172 422 McNeil, P. W., Toi Flat, Dannevirke .. 878 Nil McQuade, A., Norsewood .. .. j 137 100 McVerry, P., Gordon Street, Dannevirke .. 100 Nil Meagher, James, Te Rehunga .. .. j 42 20 Mexted, H. T., Norsewood . . .. j — 51 Miller, J., Box 123, Tipapakuku, Dannevirke : 319 443 Miller, James, Te Rehunga .. .. j 343 734 Mitchell, James, Ruaroa, Dannevirke .. | 335 391 Monteith, W. H., Tahoraite, Dannevirke .. 1 38 22 Montgomerie, A. W., South Norsewood .. j 476 617 Moore, James A., Utopia, Dannevirke .. | 891 788 Morgans, C. L. C. (private bag), Wimbledon j 429 430 Morrison, Jonathan H. (Estate of), Mako- 1,520 1,515 tuku Mortensen, Hans P., South Norsewood .. 408 427 Murphy, C. D., Makotuku .. .. 429 235 Murphy, John, Norsewood .. .. 50 211 Murphy, Patrick, Matamau .. .. 180 230 Neal, A. W. (private bag), Dannevirke .. 2,122 1,894 Neilsen Bros., Tataramoa .. .. 258 270 Neville, Ellis J., Spring vale, Takapau .. 5 Nil Nicholson, A. T., Norsewood .. .. 55 Nil Nicholson, R. L. T., Tui Bush, Mangatoro 752 750 (private bag), Dannevirke Nickolaison, Peter, Mountain House, Whetu- j 270 270 kura, Ormondville Nikolaison, C. N. L., Ormondville .. 201 146 Nikolaison, Olof H., Ormondville .. 316 279 Nikolaison, Niels, " Alpha," Ormondville .. 1,203 1,246 Nordbye Estate (per H. Hewitt, Box 171), 553 573 Dannevirke Nott, Henry, Raumati .. .. .. 183 Nil O'Hara, J., Ngamoko, Norsewood .. 418 576 Olsen, A., Willow Park, Norsewood South 227 Nil Olsen, Albert, Lindale, Awariki .. .. 669 673 Olsen, Anton, Ngamoko, Box 24, Norse- 557 102 wood Omunsden, A. H., Piripiri, Dannevirke .. —- 162 O'Rourke, Courtney T., Whetukura, Or- 711 623 mondville O'Sullivan, John, Umutaoroa .. .. 545 664 Paewai Nireaha, Dannevirke .. .. — 1,209 Paterson, A., Whetukura, Ormondville .. 631 725 Patterson, David, Tataramoa .. .. 1,316 1,236 Pedersen, Jens L., Te Uri, via Ormondville 1,253 1,254 Pedersen, N. K. E. M., Sea View, Te Uri, via 2,159 2,397 Ormondville Peters, Andrew, Dannevirke .. .. 823 879 Peters, James, Benmore, Tataramoa .. 1,639 1,757 Petersen, N. C., Ormondville .. .. 758 700 Pharazyn, Norris, Waewaepapa, Dannevirke 14,046 13,544 Phillips. H. H., Te Rehunga •. .. — 27 Pilcher, W. E., Raumati .. .. 138 85 Plowman, W. H. (private bag), Dannevirke — 735 Poole, E. W. (private bag), Dannevirke .. 1,200 1,183 Powell, J., Matamau .. .. 79 107 Price, L. A., Raumati .. .. .. 300 325 Price, Mrs. A. N. M., Rauinati .. .. 300 325 Price, W. E. (private bag), Dannevirke .. 952 Nil Quarterman, E. G., Tiratu, Dannevirke .. 202 274 Rasmussen, T., Te Uri, Ormondville .. — 2,544 Rawsthorn, F., Woodlea, Norsewood .. 909 1,006 Rawston, A., Tiratu, Box 85, Dannevirke 306 257 Read, Fred, South Norsewood .. .. 183 192 Reisima, H. M., Norsewood .. .. 25 50 Rendle, G. E., Ruaroa .. .. .. 398 665 Rendle, W. H., Whetukura, Ormondville .. 869 901 Rice, John, 302 High Street, Dannevirke .. 591 Nil Rice, John, Mangatora (address : 302 High — 728 Street, Dannevirke) Richards, W. N. (c/o M. W. T. Franklin), 669 705 (private bag), Mangatuna, Dannevirke Riddle, Horace D., Ngapaeruru, Awariki .. 1,321 1,635 Robertshawe, K. F.,Box 122, Rawhiti Street, 618 500 Dannevirke Robinson, John P., Mangahei (private bag), 1,278 1,471 Dannevirke Romley, A. E., Te Rehunga .. .. 254 391 Rose, J. G. (private bag), Dannevirke .. 610 579 Rose, William, Rose Villa, Dannevirke .. 1,171 436 Rose, William, " Matamau," Dannevirke .. 410 1,207 Ross, Alexander McG., Oykel, Toi Flat, 1,775 1,522 Dannevirke

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HAWKE'S BAY SHEEP DISTRICT —continued.

No. of Sheep ob April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Dannevikke County—continued. Rossacker, C., Norsewood .. .. 236 . 266 Russell, Mrs. M. R., Mangatoro, Dannevirke | 1,248 1,229 Russell, Norris, Matamau .. .. 10 34 Rutledge, W., Sky Farm, Umutaoroa ■ ■ I 651 812 Ryan, P. J., Te Uri, Ormondville .. 12,500 Nil Sargent, J. W., Tuturewa (private bag), 2,330 2,334 Dannevirke Sargent, R. W. and E. S. (private bag), j 2,403 2,366 Dannevirke Sattrup, W. L., Tataramoa .. .. I 350 362 Schenck, J. C., Fairview, Whetukura, 302 351 Ormondville Schenck, J. C., Longdale, Whetukura, 616 752 Ormondville Schofield, C. J., Ngamoko .. .. 65 80 Selby and Tripe, Box 19, Dannevirke .. 1,460 J ,317 Selby, F. L., Box 19, Dannevirke .. 1,002 1,032 Simmons, Walter E., Mangatoro (private 530 1,309 bag), Dannevirke Simmons, Walter E., Mangatoro (private 795 Nil bag), Dannevirke Skipwith, Ralph H., Melwood, Dannevirke 611 584 Smith, Bert, Kia Ora (private bag), Danne- I 1,324 1,354 virke Smith, S. H., Tepa (private bag), Dannevirke ■—■ 3,335 Smith, W. H., Dairy Farm, Tataramoa . • 51 62 Snaddon, James, Limestone Terrace, Whetu- 2,030 2,051 kura, Ormondville Snee, Leonard L., Rakautatahi, Takapau .. 2,492 2,558 Speedy, Max., Pahemo (private bag), 3,957 3,940 Dannevirke Speedy, Stanley, Toi Flat (private bag), 2,380 2,700 Dannevirke Stanfield, Mrs. Esther, 16 Trafalgar Street, 4,053 4,051 Dannevirke Stephenson, Robert J., Paringa Farm, Rau- 56 27 mati Stratford Bros., Waipukurau .. .. 908 944 Stuckey, H. B. (private bag), Kaitoa, Danne- 1,833 1,847 virke Svenson, Anton, Norsewood .. .. — 55 Tapp, Frank, Mangatera .. .. 41 83 Telford, T., Ruaroa, Dannevirke .. 20 Nil Thirkell, A. V., Box 87, Dannevirke .. 12 40 Thodsen, Alfred, c/o Post Office, Dannevirke 412 425 Thompson, Mrs. M. S., Waitahora (private 890 1,085 bag), Dannevirke Thoresen, Mrs. Mary, Ngamoko, Norsewood 154 169 Tickner Bros., Harting, Waitahora (private 58 81 bag), Dannevirke Tickner, Harry, Harting, Waitahora (private 2,429 2,442 bag), Dannevirke Todd, Mrs. Matilda, Norsewood .. .. 303 303 Todd, William, Norsewood .. .. 70 75 Torkilsen, W. A., Norsewood .. .. 41 Nil Trotter, J., Box 120, Dannevirke.. -. 492 641 Turner, W., Kaitoki, Dannevirke .. 274 673 Tweedie, J. M., and Sons, Blairgowrie, Mako- 174 234 tuku Vella, Mrs. M., Matamau .. .. 284 245 Vella, W„ Matamau .. .. .. 310 297 Walker, Jas., Box 56, Dannevirke .. — 1,424 Wall, Mrs. G., Hatuma, Waipukurau .. — 1,046 Walsh, E. T., Tataramoa .. .. 64 61 Walsh, Martin Garfield, South Norsewood.. 203 206 White, Amos, The Willows, Mangatoro 1,028 Nil (private bag), Dannevirke White, T. J., Alma Street, Dannevirke .. 242 339 Whitson, A., Te Uri, Ormondville • ■ 704 849 Wiffin, Robert, Box 189, Dannevirke .. 3,073 3,365 Williams and Kettle, Hirtzels, Dannevirke 552 682 Williams, C. E., Ormondville .. • • 667 583 Williams, W. J., Hutiwai, Whetukurau, 1,305 1,229 Ormondville Wilson, Paewai, Dannevirke .. .. — 1,438 Wright, L., Bankside, Makotuku. . .. 1,001 1,016 Yule, R. A., Mangatoro, via Dannevirke .. 1,200 1,270 296,408 304,606

No. of Sheep on April 30, April SO, 1927. 1928. WOODVILLE COUNTY (In Woodville Subdivision). Arlidge, Alexander John, Woodville .. 180 330 Armisted, C. S., Hopelands, Woodville .. 743 729 Arrow, C. H., Box 11, Punawaitai, Pahiatua 1,776 1,775 Arrow, Walter Charles, Sedleigh, Hopelands, 829 796 Woodville Bassett, John, Woodville .. .. 23 16 Beagley, H., Woodville .. .. 301 379 Beagley, Joseph, Whariti, Woodville .. 10 10 Beatson, Mrs. G. D., Ohukia, Box 63, Hast- 2,290 2,030 ings Beattie Bros., Lowlands, Woodville .. 103 j Nil Beattie, R. E., Lowlands, Woodville .. 152 J 141 Beaumont, John S., Sunrise Farm, Woodville 605 i 600 Blatchford, F. W., Riverlands (rural delivery) 300 j 358 Woodville Bolton, Samuel, Waipuna, Woodville .. 1,534 ! 1,721 Bradley, Joseph (Estate of) (rural mail 530 j 505 delivery No. 2), Woodville Brighouse, S., Oringi, near Dannevirke .. 350 300 Brit-land Bros, (o/o F. Britland), 95 Wakemau 630 1 550 Street, Pahiatua Bunting, A. R., Maharahara .. .. 167 116 Burtton, John, The Pines, Kumeroa .. 376 381 Cairns, Robert (rural delivery), Woodville 407 306 Cattanaoh Bros., Woodville .. .. 325 235 Cook, W. A., Woodville .. .. 527 676 Corpe, Albert William (rural delivery), 63 53 Woodville Cullinane, Jeremiah (Estate of), per Mrs. 307 355 Ann E. Cullinane, Oringi, near Dannevirke Cullinane, Mrs. M., Oringi, near Dannevirke 784 1,039 Cunningham, C. (rural delivery), Woodville 510 861 Cunningham, F. A. (private bag), Waipapa, 570 720 Dannevirke Cunningham, R. G., Pinfold Road, Woodville — 865 Curry, A. F. (No. 2 Rural Delivery), Wood- 32 102 ville Davis, W., Te Waorenga, Kumeroa .. 2,027 1,951 De'Ath, Geo. B., Kumeroa .. .. 1,923 1.939 Dickens, Allen Ernest, Papatawa (rural 535 560 delivery), Woodville Druee, O. H., Wairiki, Kumeroa .. .. 3,123 3,093 Dunford, D. W., Kumeroa .. .. 854 780 Fairbrother, H. P., Kiritaki .. .. 320 325 Fairbrother, Stanley Bertie, Kiritaki .. 22 55 Fleming, William, Box 31, Woodville .. 25 Nil Fountaine, T. F., Otawhao, Kumeroa .. 2,260 2,209 Gaisford, W. H., Oringi, Dannevirke .. 4,126 4,644 Galloway, J. D., Maharahara .. .. 1,423 1,465 Galloway, James, Kiritaki (private bag), 2,405 527 Dannevirke Gibson, George J., Maharahara .. . • 273 52 Gibson, Mrs. E., Maharahara . . .. 26 27 Gildea, John, Maharahara .. .. 104 70 Gleadow, L. E., " Bengrove," Woodville .. — 834 Goodwin, James P. Ardlui, Woodville .. 1,295 1,285 Grainger, M. O., Box 136, Dannevirke .. 966 802 Harding, E., Woodville .. .. 205 217 Harding, John, Droxford, Woodville .. 2,781 2,821 Harding, Leolin, Hopelands, Box 38, Wood- 1,110 1,060 ville Hartgill, W. H. (Estate of), (c/o Mr. Thos. 2,733 2,673 Jas. Morgan), Manager, Otawhao Station, Kumeroa Hartridge, G. L., Napier Road, Woodville.. 337 175 Hedderman Bros., Maharahara .. .. 505 534 Herbert, C. A., Waiaruhe .. .. 574 1,147 Holden, J. and T., Bloomfield, Woodville .. 1,418 1,494 Hunt, H. E. (rural delivery), Woodville .. 887 Nil Hurley, X. F., Woodville ' .. .. 112 151 Hutchinson, J. M., Tawadale, Papatawa, 1,229 1,189 (Rural Route No. 2), Woodville Hutchinson, W. J., Papatawa .. .. 27 44 I'Anson, F. E., Kiritaki .. .. 451 463 Inglis, J. D., Ratahini, Mangarawa, Woodville 1,295 1,486 Inglis, J. D., Ratahiwi, Woodville .. — 1,486 Jackson, Leonard, Hopelands, Woodville .. 509 610 Jackson, T. C. R., Hopelands (rural delivery), 676 748 Woodville

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No. of Sheep od April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Woodville County—continued. Jamieson, T. G., Hopelands (rural delivery), 631 527 Woodville Judd Bros, (rural delivery), Woodville .. 224 233 Kearins, John T., Kumeroa .. .. 2,715 2,648 Kemp, Charles A. Travers, Fernside, 655 707 Kumeroa Little, James, Kumeroa .. .. 762 1,116 Maekay, Alex. M. Macintosh, Woodville .. 932 922 Mackie, Claude, Campfield, Kumeroa, H.B. 1,770 1,923 Martin Bros, (rural delivery), Hopelands, 54 54 Woodville McCool, Daniel Thomas, Kumeroa .. — 95 McFarlane and Sons (Holder's), Woodville 393 327 McKay, Alex. Moffat, Rosevale Farm, Wood- 191 Nil ville McLean, F. R., Box 65 (rural delivery), 1,102 1,322 Woodville McPeak, John, Grey Street, Woodville .. 116 105 McPhail, Alexander, Corby's Settlement, 182 182 Waiaruhe Melhuish, William, Kumeroa .. .. 152 150 Mitchell, John (rural delivery), Hopelands, 197 337 Woodville Morgan Bros., Woodlands Road, Woodville 549 553 1 Morgan, R. H., Woodville .. .. 1,094 1,787 Murphy, Mrs. S. A., Rosevale Farm, Wood- — 455 ' ville Murray, John, jun., Shamrock, Woodville.. 139 200 Nelson, John S. (rural delivery), Woodville 1,002 518 Nilsson, H. S., Woodville .. .. 336 464 Norman, B. H. (rural delivery), Ratanui, 871 940 Hopelands, Woodville Ormond, Hon. J. I). (Estate of), Woodville 2,650 2,995 Oxenham, A. O., Woodville .. .. 232 191 Pattison, Robert, Otawa, Kumeroa .. 680 758 Piper, John !>.,' Apple Tree Flat, Makairo.. 1,135 421 Poulton Bros., Rangiwai, Kumeroa .. 2.054 2,174 1 Poulton, M. C., Kumeroa .. .. 1,744 1,670 Ramsden and Son, Kumeroa .. .. 2,749 2,656 1 Richards, Ralph, Woodlands Road, Wood- 216 314 1 ville 1 Rogers, F. C., McLean Street, Woodville 150 183 < Scally, James, Woodlands Road, Woodville 563 579 I Sheffield, H., Kumeroa .. .. .. 2,490 2,470 I Sinclair, B. (rural delivery), Hopelands, 30 27 ' Woodville Smith, R. G., Trethella, Woodville .. 1,264 980 ( Smyth, John (Estate of), per A. H. Goyder, 2,543 2,890 ' Otawhao, Kumeroa < Squires, C. W., Woodville .. .. 67 211 < Toogood, William H., Wainui (rural de- 1,199 1,150 livery), Hopelands, Woodville 1 Toxward, A., Box 21, Woodville .. .. 1,333 1,720 1 Vowell, A. C., Woodville .. .. 133 25 ' Walker, F. G., 24 Swinburn Street, Danne- 65 Nil 1 virke Walthers, G. H., Ngawapurua, Woodville .. — 12 Ward, Mrs. M. P., Maharahara (rural de- •— 15 delivery), Woodwille Wareham, N. I)., Hopelands (rural delivery), 92 123 Woodville Whibley, James E. C., Maharahara .. 26 408 Williams, T. H., Woodville .. .. 640 658 Wintle, E. C., Waiaruhe .. .. 16 67 Woodville Jockey Club, Woodville .. 120 36 Worboys, S. E., View Hill Farm, Woodville 459 426 Wright, W. J., Ngawapurua, Woodville .. 540 465 Young and Franklin, Woodville .. .. 1,094 1,258 89,331 93,312 PAHIATUACOUNTY (In Woodville Subdivision). Ahrens, A. H. (rural delivery), Eketahuna — 3,120 Ahrens and De Malmanche, Kaitawa (rural 3,110 Nil delivery), Eketahuna Alpass, Milton (rural delivery), Konini .. 1,875 1,722 Alpass, Milton S., Makuri .. .. 1,873 1,942 Anderson, T., Ngaturi, Pahiatua .. 1,826 1,796 Angelini, D., Pahiatua .. .. .. — 60 Angove, W. E. C. (rural delivery), Makomako 168 43 Armstrong, A. L., Coonoor (private bag), 1,707 1,509 Danne virke Atkinson, E. W., Aokautere, Palmerston 90 90 North

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Pahiatua County—continued. Atkinson, G. D., Pahautere, Palmerston 670 590 North Bairstow, J., Ruawhata .. .. 21 14 Balfour, A. J., Balfour Estate, Pahiatua .. 4,242 4,200 Bee, C. E., Puketoi Station, Pahiatua .. 407 482 Bee, Mrs. O. B., Puketoi Station, Pahiatua 670 662 Beech, J. P., Rosscrea, Konini, Pahiatua .. 715 Nil Beech, J. W., Konini .. .. .. 740 732 Bibby, F. W. (rural delivery), Pahiatua .. 400 352 Bieknell, Noel, Mangatainoka .. .. 100 105 Bissett, P. A., Burnside, Pahiatua .. 542 403 Bissett, A. W., Pahiatua .. .. 680 800 Bissett, P. A., Pahiatua .. .. 925 1,127 Blatchford, F. W., Riyerlands, Mangamutu 206 171 Bolton, Samuel, Oete, Pahiatua .. .. 2,282 2,252 Bone, C. (rural mail), Kohinui, Pahiatua .. 340 310 Breeds, James, Box 193, Wellington .. 3,511 3,435 Bremner, James H., Ballance .. .. 172 232 Britland Bros., Konini .. .. .. 658 763 Brosnahan, Denis, Konini .. .. 280 229 Brosnahan, J. J., Mangamaire .. .. 104 54 Brown, George, Mangamutu .. .. 12 Nil Burns, Robert (rural delivery), Ballance .. 659 508 Callender, W. G. (rural delivery), Mako- 179 56 mako Campbell Bros., Cashmere (private bag), 1,221 1,391 Pahiatua Cantwell, J., Coonoor, Makuri .. .. 300 355 Castle, Mark, Chelsfleld, Eketahuna .. 3,450 3,410 Champion, J. (private bag), Makuri .. 950 963 Checkley, A. F. (Estate of) (rural delivery), 1,351 1,473 Hinemoa, Eketahuna Checkley, Tom (Estate of), (rural delivery), 1,612 1,724 via Eketahuna Chisnell, E. (private bag), Pahiatua .. 367 365 Cleghorn, Arthur, Mangamutu .. .. 377 357 Clulow, John (Estate of), Rangedale, Pori, 2,496 2,120 Colquhun, M. D., Halcombe Road, Feilding 1,728 1,692 Connell, James, Konini .. .. 84 173 Conway, Michael, Coonoor, Makuri .. 809 1,041 Cooper, A. H. G., Ballance .. .. 63 Nil Cooper, Mrs. Amy, Hukanui .. .. 71 96 Corkill, William, Makomako .. .. 799 760 Cornelius, Harry, Rossnaclouagh, Mangahao 1,442 1,445 (private bag), Pahiatua Cornfoot and Co., Feilding .. .. — 913 Cotter, H., Waikuku, Ngaturi, via Pahiatua 3,606 3,690 Cotter, T. J., Ridge Road, Mangamutu .. 1,124 1,015 Cox, Albert Henry, Marima, Mangamaire 250 224 Post-office Cox, A. M., Ruawhata, Mangatainoka .. 51 60 Cox, W., Ruawhata, Mangatainoka .. 56 11 Crawford, J. Y., Clifton, Pahiatua .. 1,658 1,671 Cross, Chas., Mangahao, Pahiatua .. — 637 Dakin, F. H. H., Konini, via Pahiatua .. 790 800 Day, W. F., Fairholm, Makomako, via 1,398 1,204 Pahiatua Day, W. W., Makomako .. .. — 102 Delehanty, N. J. (rural delivery), Hamua .. 622 622 Diamond, Joseph, Coonoor, near Makuri .. 616 820 Dick, James, The Grange, Pahiatua .. 892 1,002 Dorset, W. C., P.O. Box 17, Pahiatua .. 537 647 Douglas, Charles, Rata Nui, Puketoi Station, 639 638 Makuri Dransfield, P., Corrow Hill, Makuri .. 890 952 Drinkwater, Thomas T. (private bag), 539 497 Pahiatua Dunn, Mrs. E., Tawataia, Eketahuna .. 750 635 Dyer, Reuben (rural delivery), Makomako 313 335 Ebbett, F. C., Terrace View, Makomako .. 740 888 Eddie, E. W., Mangamutu .. .. 35 17 Eglinton, A. D., Ngaturi (private bag), 1,718 1,918 Pahiatua Eglinton, A. H., "The Cliffs," Makuri, 1,150 1,058 Pahiatua Eising, Carl (Estate of), Silver Rowe (rural 839 751 delivery), Makomako Ellingham, R. C. (private bag), Pahiatua .. 1,969 2,040 Ellingham, R. Selwyn (private bag), Pahia- 306 161 tua Elliott, T. R., Limerick Hills, Makuri .. 1,245 1,240 Foster, W. J. (Estate of), Ballance .. 82 89 Fouhy, J., Kaitawa (rural delivery), Eketa- 1,029 1,145 huna

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HAWKE'S BAY SHEEP DISTRICT —continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Pahiatua County—continued. Fouhy, Thomas (rural delivery), Marima, 1,196 1,230 ] Mangamaire Fulcher, James and John, Pahiatua .. 290 324 ] Fulton, William, Kohinui .. .. 30 IS Gardiner, J. R., Limehurst, Kohinui .. 1,774 1,896 Gardner and Yeoman (c/o R. Yeoman), 556 565 Makuri Garlick, James, Makomako (rural delivery), 324 350 Pahiatua Galvin, P. and M., Hamua .. .. 63 212 Geange, Alfred, Pahiatua .. .. 710 543 George, J. H., Glen View, Kohinui, via 3,860 3,645 Gibson, J. and E., Ballanee .. .. 68 129 Gilbert, W. and T., Mangamutu .. .. 10 37 Gill, C. E., Masterton Road, Pahiatua .. 153 203 Gordon, H. G., Rock Hill, Konini, Pahiatua 977 958 Greenfield, Claude, Mangaramarama, Pahi- 590 Nil atua Gregorie, F. M. (private bag), The Gorge, 1,069 1,041 Pahiatua Griffith, W., Maroa, Makairo, via Pahiatua 1,574 1,557 Groves, Frank, Milton Farm (rural delivery), 249 249 Makomako Guerin, Charles, Kaitawa, Pahiatua .. 460 216 Hampton, W. H., Nikau, via Pahiatua .. 116 163 Haneoek, J. W., Ballanee, Pahiatua .. 178 195 Hay, Benjamin, Ballanee .. .. 514 507 Hay, J. R., Mangamutu .. .. 370 295 Hay, Thomas, Ballanee .. .. 413 609 Heckler, E. S., Lime Hills (private bag), 1,192 1,070 Pahiatua Henderson, Hector, Mangamaire.. .. 582 643 Henderson, Thomas, Konini .. .. 309 264 Hewitt, J. E., Mangamaire .. .. 1,073 1,179 Hibbard, R. W. (rural delivery), Pahiatua 138 67 Hill, A. E. (e/o W. Wilson, McLean Street, 659 Nil Woodville) Hind, Mrs. Herbert, Kaitawa .. .. 225 265 Hislop, Joseph, Tane, Eketahuna .. 586 675 Hodgins Bros., Wicklow Hills, Eketahuna.. 3,185 3,108 Hoggard, Arthur, Mironui, Pahiatua .. 1,019 1,032 Holdaway, L. (rural delivery), Ballanee .. 27 53 Holland, James, Rose Bank, Coonoor (rural 441 416 delivery), Makuri Holland, Oliver, Fair view, Coonoor (rural 49 132 delivery), Makuri Hopkins, Charles (rural delivery), Makario, 776 851 Pahiatua Home, Frank Thomas, Airlie Brae, Ballanee 421 484 (rural delivery), Pahiatua Home, Mrs. F. T., Ballanee .. .. 289 225 Hughes, L. H. (rural delivery), Mangamaire 124 206 Hull Bros., Makairo, Pahiatua .. .. 1,0.13 Nil Hull, J. B., Makairo, Pahiatua .. .. 1,013 Nil Hunter, James Charles, Mangatainoka .. 16 Nil Jenkins, A. C., Nikau, Pahiatua .. .. 103 78 Jennings, Charles, Makuri .. .. —• 1,064 Jensen, C. F., Mangamaire .. .. 26 8 Jones, Thomas William, Ballanee .. 722 683 Judd, James, Tane, via Eketahuna .. 1,861 1,862 Kelsey, Howard T., Pori (rural delivery), 914 924 Pahiatua Knox, W. Andrew, Kaitawa, via Eketahuna 1,728 2,000 Krugener, Cornelius, Mangatainoka .. 41 23 Lawson, Peter, Mangamaire .. .. 77 73 Le Lievre, Mrs. Elizabeth M., Marima .. 849 842 Lett, W. S., Kaitawa, via Eketahuna .. 672 612 Lund, Olaf, Marima .. .. .. 1,425 1,558 Lynch, D. D. G. (rural delivery), Kohunui, •—• 551 Pahiatua Marsh Bros., Box 25, Pahiatua .. .. 1,869 2,111 Mason, H. S., Puketoi Station (private bag), 466 486 Pahiatua Matheson, William, Clachnaeudin, Wood- 165 172 ville Matson, E. S. (rural delivery), Makairo, — 920 Pahiatua Matthews, John I).. Riverview, Mangahao 1,283 1,179 (rural delivery), Pahiatua Matthews, Percy W., Marima, via Manga- 303 374 maire McCardle, James, Mangamutu .. .. 477 431 McCarthy, Patrick, Ballanee .. 86 119

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Pahiattta County—continued. McCarthy, Patrick, Springhill (rural delivery), 176 101 Kaitawa, Pahiatua McCool, Alex. P., Hall Block, Woodville .. 1,550 1,660 McDonald, R. J., " Grenaly," Dannevirke — 1,284 McDowell, William, Rock Road, Konini .. 563 538 McKay, Robert, Wairiri, Kumeroa .. 1,319 1,273 McKenny, Thomas, Ruawhata .. .. 193 79 McKenzie, R., Mangatoro Valley (private — 595 bag), Dannevirke McKenzie, Roderick, Mangatoro Valley 1,207 607 (private bag), Dannevirke McLeod, Simon, Mangaramarama (rural de- 1,666 1,738 livery), Eketahuna Menken, Oswald T., Clover Hill, Pori, 785 811 Pahiatua Mexted, Thomas (rural delivery), Pahiatua 454 355 Miller, E. H. J., Te Whare, Kohinui (rural 608 599 mail delivery), Pahiatua Miller, H. H., Tauroa (private bag), Pahia- 2,210 2,112 tua Miller, Joseph (rural delivery), Ballance .. 412 428 Mitchell, L. O., Kaitawa .. .. 458 447 Mitchell, Richard, Nikau .. .. 25 7 Mitchell, W., Eernlea, Kaitawa (private bag), 2,885 2,859 Eketahuna Moore, E. B., Konini .. .. .. 819 641 Moore, W. J. and M. E., Makuri .. .. 1,830 1,878 Morgan, A. E., Tararua Street, Pahiatua .. 316 306 Morrison and Son (private bag), Tuscan Hill, 3,810 3,850 Pahiatua Morrison, W. H., Tane, Eketahuna .. 1,867 1,876 Moynihan, Patrick Erancis, Ruawhata, 28 43 Mangatainoka Murphy Bros, (private bag), Hakawai, 2,050 2,012 Pahiatua Murphy, M. B., Ngaturi .. .. 150 Nil Napier Bros., Strath Eden, Eketahuna .. 91 50 Nelson, John, Taumata (rural delivery), 1,292 1,005 Kaitawa, via Eketahuna Nevins, H. A., Ngawaewae, Makuri .. 1,196 Nil Nilsson, Sven, Kohinui, Pahiatua .. 662 660 O'Brien, Daniel, Mangamutu .. .. 895 1,523 Parker, Robert, Puketoi, Pongaroa .. — 776 Parker, Walter, Makuri.. .. .. 1,047 1,055 Parsons, C. (rural delivery), Kohinui, Pahia- 656 Nil tua Patchett, A. J., Masterton Road, Pahiatua 315 330 Patterson, J. S., Hall Block, Box 20, Wood- 544 673 ville Pearse, Leonard George, Mangatainoka .. 14 18 Perry, J. W., Brentwood, Masterton .. 2,371 2,584 Piper, J. D., Makairo .. . . .. 761 450 Piper, J. D., Surreydale, Makairo .. 4,688 ' 3,500 Piper, James, and Co., Titoki, Kohinui .. 1,657 1,318 Poulton Bros., Makuri .. .. .. 1,186 1,148 Priest, M. A., and Co., Wamia (private bag), 1,862 1,816 Pahiatua Rodman, John, Rock Farm, Konini .. 2,830 3,028 Rhodes, F. C., Coonoor, Makuri .. .. 404 455 Rodney, S. V., Pahiatua .. .. 404 405 Roil, Thomas F., Flaxdale, Mangamaire .. 334 373 Rose, J., Kohinui (rural delivery), Pahia- 656 162 tua Rose, J. B. (rural delivery), Pahiatua .. 149 235 Ross, Frank, Coonoor (private bag), Danne- 1,621 1,965 virke Ross, W. R., Hamua .. .. .. 276 206 Rowse, Francis, Springdale (rural delivery), 214 314 Makomako Rule, J. M., Norholm (rural delivery), Bal- 253 413 lance Russell, George, Pukipuki (rural delivery), 467 431 Pahiatua Russell, George, Pukipuki (rural delivery), 465 534 JP ct hi tyu. cL Rutherford, D. H., Te Rata, Pahiatua .. 1,703 1,702 Sargent, Mrs. M.,Willowbank (rural delivery), 270 233 Makomako Scales, G. T., Ruawhata, Mangatainoka .. 20 16 Shanahan, J. R., Mangatainoka .. .. 477 490 Shanahan, J. R., Ruawhata, Mangatainoka 287 ' 303 Sinclair, James, Pahiatua .. .. 650 717 Sinclair, J. A., Ballance.. .. ... 252 | 218 Small, N. (Estate of), Hukanui .. .. 789 I 684

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HAWKE'S BAY SHEEP DISTRICT —continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Pahiatua County—continued. Smart, Mrs. J. T., Aorangi, Makuri .. 1,403 1,655 Smith, Rupert P., Mangatainoka .. .. 36 16 Sorensen, N. C. (private bag), Pahiatua .. 460 447 Sowry, Herbert, Rose Farm (rural delivery), 260 194 Makomako Stevenson, A. F., Sherwood Park (rural 437 398 delivery), Kaitawa Stewart, John, Balig Farm, Pahiatua .. 672 642 Stewart, John, Balig Farm, Pahiatua .. 110 120 Sutherland, J. J., Pahiatua .. .. 130 220 Tarbet, John M., Puketoi Station, via 597 941 Pahiatua Taylor, W. D., Mangatainoka .. .. 889 1,155 Taylor, W. R., Kohinui, Pahiatua .. 515 582 Tildesley, E. (Estate of), (c/o A. V. Nicholls), 1,026 1,113 Ngaturi, via Pahiatua Timmins, Ernest, Mangamaire .. .. 374 399 Toohey, William C., Hall Block, Woodville 40 338 Tresseder, W. P., Puketoi Station (private 907 672 bag), Pahiatua Trider, J. F., and Son, Mangamaire .. 61 55 Tripe, W. A., Rexdale, Mangamaire .. 1,177 1,257 Turfrey, L. R., Tararua Range, Aokautere, 57 70 Palmerston North Turner, Albert Leslie, Pori (rural delivery), 1,542 1,435 Pahiatua Twigg, E. A., Feilding .. .. .. 489 Nil Tylee, W. E. C., Makuri, Pahiatua .. 3,803 3,845 Upston, Mrs. A., Cambridge Street, Pahiatua 106 106 Verry, Thomas H. (rural delivery), Pahiatua 685 901 Vial, R. F., Te Taumata, Pahiatua .. 974 978 Vile, L. and E. E., Makomako .. . . 1,329 1,523 Vowell, W. M. (rural delivery), Pahiatua .. 324 331 Wade, Joseph, Konini .. .. .. 304 277 Ward, Frank W., Mangatainoka .. .. 517 616 Waring, F., Puketoi (private bag), Pahiatua 574 844 Whitcombe, Eric, Meitapoor, Eketahuna . . 1,191 1,247 Whitta, H. R., Highwood, Coonoor, Makuri 1.488 2,035 Wilson, L., Tilock Road, Konini .. .. — 791 Wilson, Robert Allen, Makuri .. .. 2,717 2,472 Wilton, Clifford H. (rural delivery), Ballance 337 496 j Wilton, F. R., Gorge Block, Pahiatua *. 406 405 j Wilton, H. E., Eureka, Puketoi Station, 611 565 j Pori (rural delivery), Pahiatua Wilton, H. R., Ridge Road, Mangamutu .. 221 305 Wilton, H. R., Section 35, Block X, Manga- 137 84 mutu Wilton, T. R., Mararetu, Pahiatua .. 1,017 997 Wilton, W. T., Tane, via Eketahuna .. 822 835 Winkler, E. R. (rural delivery), Makairo, 1,536 1,293 Pahiatua Wylie, A. R., Nikau, Pahiatua .. .. 25 71 Wylie, S. A., Kaitawa, Pahiatua .. 612 568 Yeoman, R., Makuri .. .. . . 1,035 726 201,028 202,557 AKITIO COUNTY (In Woodville Subdivision). Anderson, J. (c/o C. Liverton), Waihoki 406 408 Valley Waterfalls (private bag), Tiraumea Armstrong, Francis, Akitio Station, Glenora, 16,412 15,949 Akitio (private bag), Dannevirke Ashworth, H. J., 40 Coromandel Street, — 140 Wellington Bagley, G. S., Mangatiti .. .. 499 416 Ballantyne, L., Pukerau, Pongaroa .. 3,377 3,242 Bambry, J., jun., Mangatiti .. .. 200 900 Bambry, J., jun., Mangatiti .. .. 849 226 Bambry, Mrs. M. (Barry's Sections), Manga- 585 335 titi Bambry, Mrs. M., Mangatiti .. .. 330 462 Bellshaw, James, Mara, Rakaunui .. 1,706 1,749 Bishop, A. C., Panui, Waimiro, Pongaroa .. 1,168 1,250 Bowie, John R. and C., Pukehinau, Pongaroa 3,021 3,122 Bryant, G. H., Rakaunui .. .. 700 728 Buckingham, F. H., Hylam, Pongaroa (c/o 355 450 W.F.C.A., Pahiatua) Buckley, Dena's, Mangatiti .. .. ' 982 1,137 Buckley, Baniel, Rakaunui .. .. 1,216 1,178 Buckley, R. D., Mangatiti, Pongaroa •. 530 538 Burling, Charles, 20 Pownall Street, Master- 1,021 1,083 ton

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Akttio County:—continued. Burling, E. H., and Robbie, Jas. (Trustees, 1,278 1,200 Estate of W. H. Higginson), Opouri (private bag), Eketahuna Burling, Edwin H., Riverlea, Rakaunui .. 1,746 1,682 Burling, Robert R., Essex Street, Masterton 15,157 17,312 Burnett, A. E. (Estate of), " Romarua," 2,000 2,280 Waione (private bag), Dannevirke Burnett, J. K., Springside, Waione (private 1,050 Nil bag), Dannevirke Carter Bros., Pongaroa .. .. .. 1,490 1,944 Chatfield, Gordon, Glenathol (private bag), 1,962 2,013 Dannevirke Chick, Ronald L., Waimiro Post-office, — 928 Dannevirke Clark, John, Korora, Pongaroa .. .. 1,213 1,150 Clark, S. J., Ryehill, Waimiro, Dannevirke 1,463 1,511 Clemens, A. B. (rural route), Pongaroa .. 550 558 Clemens, E. W., Pongaroa .. .. 1,112 1,147 Clifford, Thomas, Waimiro .. .. 386 Nil Cowper, F. R., Waione, Dannevirke .. — 1,204 Cruickshank, W., Kawakawa Road, Waione 480 450 Cruickshank, W. (Reserve), Waione .. 323 481 Cruickshank, William, jun., Puketoi, Ponga- 473 500roa Darlington, E. E., Bowood, Rakaunui .. 2,259 2,465 Davidson, James H., Pongaroa .. 1,302 1,198 Dickens, A., Pongaroa .. .. .. — 1,190 Dickson, A. and E., Puketoi (rural delivery), — 713 Pongaroa Dickson, John, Range Road, Puketoi Post 310 Nil Office Dickson, John, Range Road, Puketoi Post 410 Nil Office Dillon, Henry, and Sons, Mangatiti .. 2,120 2,398 Ellingham and Co., Horoeka (Rural Route 2,578 Nil No. 4), Dannevirke Ellingham, E. S. (rural route), Waione, — 867 Dannevirke Ferrick, Matthew, Waione .. .. 1,500 1,709 Ferrick, Mrs. Jessie, Waione .. .. 917 980 Frame, G. E., Waimiro, Dannevirke .. — 586 Franklin Bros., Bloomfield, Ti-tree Point .. 2,125 2,149 Fraser, H. and G., Puketoi Post Office .. 1,062 1,016 Fulcher, James, Puketoi .. .. 379 393 Gardner and Yoeman, Pongaroa .. .. 1,405 1.270 Gibbons, J. H., Waione, Dannevirke .. 1,276 1,906 Gibbons, Mrs. Jessie G., Waione .. .. 449 490 Gichard, F., Pongaroa . . .. .. 590 660 Giddens, Mrs. W. L., Pongaroa .. .. 186 Nil Giddens, R. F., Melton, Waimiro . . 839 824 Gilbert, L. H., Ti-tree Point, Akitio .. 576 912 Gilbert, W. J., 8 Cadman Street, Dannevirke 518 525 Gillam, G. H., Pioneer Farm (Rural Route 1,136 1,039 No. 4), Dannevirke Gowler, H., Puketoi Post Office .. .. 173 246 Gray, Douglas W., Glenwai (private bag), 1,614 1,920 Pongaroa Gupwell, J. D., Maku, Pukehinau (rural 656 684 delivery), Pongaroa Hall, D. R., Pukehinau, Pongaroa .. 653 680 Hansen Bros., Makuri (private bag), Pahiatua 1,179 1,302 Hansen, L. P., Lindholt, Pongaroa .. 1,454 1,402 Harold, Alice B. M., Pukehinau .. .. 119 142 Harold, D., Kellmore, Waimiro .. .. 331 Nil Harrison, W., Mara, Rakaunui .. .. 4,600 4,260 Hartgill, W. H. (Estate of), (c/o G. L. Hart- 4,528 4,810 gill), Te Wakawahine (private bag), Dannevirke Hennessy, James (Estate of), Pongaroa .. 1,224 1,321 Herbert, Frank, Hazelwood, Box 31, Po- 1,269 1,321 ngaroa Herbert, S. F., Pongaroa .. .. 1,166 1,373 Hewitt, Herbert, Box 171, Dannevirke .. — 548 Holdem, F. P., Pukehinau, Pongaroa .. 520 540 Hornabrook, E. W. B., Box 69, Masterton 771 732 Hume, H. T., Aohanga Station, Lansdowne, 20,090 17,699 Masterton Humphries, R. C., " Cross Hills," Pongaroa — 2,902 Humphries, S. C., Wairaukau, Pongaroa .. 3,315 3,064 Hunt, Ralph (Rural Route No. 4), Danne- 508 751 virke Hunter, Cyril P. (private bag), Waione .. 9,948 10,071 Jones, G. G., Waione .. .. .. 1,034 1,245 Kent, F. G., Pongaroa .. .. .. 640 559

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HAWKE'S BAY SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

B—H. 238.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Akitio County—continued. Kerr, W., Springside (private bag), Waione — 1,029 Knight, C. P., Branscombe, Akitio .. 9,255 8,364 Lang, W. (e/o Mr. Leach), (private bag), 638 630 Pakowai Lang, W. K., Pukehinau, Pongaroa .. 646 637 Lassen, Charles, Range Road, Pongaroa .. — 1,029 Leach, George Henry, Pakowai, Pongaroa.. 884 890 Lees, Mrs. M. J. P., Sherwood, Akitio .. 5,000 5,000 Liverton Bros., Pakowai, Waterfalls (private 9,200 9,230 bag), Tiraumea Lunt, Charles (Rural Route No. 4), Waihi 1,113 Nil Falls, Dannevirke Lunt, William, "Lyndon" (private bag), 1,367 1,440 Dannevirke Luxton, T. W. (private bag), Dannevirke 1,649 1,751 Martin, C. R., Pukerata, Pongaroa .. 2,184 2,136 Mason, Alpheus (Estate of), (Leach, G. H., 1,135 1,135 and Woodhouse, J. C., Trustees), No Totara Farm, Pongaroa McAnulty Bros., Waikereru, Rakaunui .. 1,210 1,196 McCarthy Bros, (private bag), Pahiatua .. 270 254 McDonald, A., Pongaroa .. .. 587 628 McDonald, John, Pongaroa ■. .. 985 904 McDonald, W. James (Section 27, Block IX, — 25 Mount Cerberus), Pongaroa Mclntyre, John, Pongaroa .. .. 400 409 McKay, John, Puketoi, near Pongaroa .. 2,684 1,367 McKeeman, D., Jimmy's Hill, Ti-tree Point 905 910 McKenzie, A. B., Malm, Pongaroa .. 337 310 McLeod, William, Kaituna, Waione .. 2,357 2,516 Meech, A., Dalmeny Park, Pongaroa .. 1,384 1,265 Meech, Augustus, Springlands, Pongaroa .. 1,369 1,297 Meech, C. A., Puketoi, near Pongaroa .. 530 516 Meech, Mrs. W. R., Pongaroa .. .. 249 266 Miller, David, 2 Elizabeth Street, Palmerston 2,212 2,228 North Moughan, James, Forest Flat, Pongaroa .. 1,100 1,606 Moynihan, Matthew, Pongaroa .. .. 145 300 Murray, J. W. (private bag), Pongaroa .. 2,550 2,447 Norton Bros., Fairview (Rural Route No. 4), 705 663 Waimiro, Dannevirke O'Brien, T., Pongaroa .. .. .. 235 234 Olson, 0. F., Puketoi .. .. .. 741 915 Pickett, W. P., Kohiku, Pongaroa .. 2,312 2,250 Pim, J. S., jun., Korora, Box 35, Pongaroa 383 366 Pimm Bros., Pongaroa .. .. .. 36 40 Plowman, W. H., Akitio .. .. 190 Nil Polglase, J. W. (Section 21, Block VI, Mount 326 342 Cerberus,) Korora, Pongaroa Polglase, J. W., Korora, Pongaroa .. 378 362 Polglase, William J., Pongaroa .. .. 370 575 Poole, H. R. (private bag), Pongaroa .. 4,005 3,740 Porteous, A. (private bag), Dannevirke .. — 844 Porteous, Mrs. Agnes (Estate of), (private 763 Nil bag), Dannevirke Ransom, E. A., Queen Street, Dannevirke 5,939 6,057 Reisima, J., Kelvin Grove, Weber .. 814 895 Riddell, D. D., Arklow (private bag), Ponga- 2,664 3,117 roa

No. of Sheep on April 30,1 April 30, 1027. | 1928. Akitio County—continued. Robbie, F., 336 Albert Street, Palmerston J, 179 1,176 North Robbie, James (private bag), Eketahuna .. 1,672 1,631 Robertson, R. B. (private bag), Pahiatua .. 2,436 2,878 Ross, B. G., Mount Arthur (private bag), 900 1,024 Dannevirke Ruskell, Mrs. M. J., Pahiatua .. .. 837 937 Ruskell, Thomas, Pahiatua .. .. 853 1,057 Ryan, K. M., Pongaroa .. .. .. 498 457 Ryan, M. (rural delivery), Pongaroa .. 600 563 Seymour, Harry, Rakaunui .. .. 803 871 Sherrard, Thomas, Pongaroa .. .. 1,275 1,293 Smith, G. H. and M. F., Wareware, Pongaroa 4,724 4,811 Smith, P. V., Marrinanga, (private bag), 12,350 11,700 Dannevirke Somerville Bros., Mount Royal, Rakaunui 1,369 1,490 Sorensen, J. J., The Willows, Rakaunui .. 1,305 1,324 Souness, Mrs. Blanche, Pongaroa .. 454 425 Souness, W. J., Box 15, Pongaroa .. 726 681 Speedy, J. D., Waione .. .. .. 1,932 Nil Stone, Thomas, Puketoi, Pongaroa .. 596 521 Styles, G. H., Rakaunui (private bag), 1,670 1,820 Pahiatua Terry, Walter, Rakaunui .. .. 615 1,067 Thom, Colin W., Glenmore (private bag), 1,100 1,004 Dannevirke Thomas, H. (Rural Route No. 4), Dannevirke 2,380 2,025 Thomas, Isaac S., Pongaroa .. .. 935 842 Thomas, William, Rakaunui .. .. 520 557 Thompson, H., Range Road, Puketoi .. 891 Nil Thomson and Gray, Gleneoe, Pongaroa .. 4,059 3,900 Tinworth, H. J., Pongaroa .. .. 379 375 Tinworth, H. J., Pongaroa .. .. 472 441 Toxward, A. J., Dannevirke .. .. 4,592 4,882 Urquhart, A., Horoeka (Rural Route No. 4), 1,040 1,142 Dannevirke Utting, Robert, Puketoi .. .. 228 336 Valois, P., Rakaunui .. .. .. 902 897 Vitsky, Benjamin, Pongaroa .. .. 131 34 Waldman, G. F., Pongaroa .. .. 143 100 Ward, W. H., Range Farm, Pongaroa .. 499 613 Ward, W. H., Witton Farm, Pongaroa .. 288 305 Wardle, F., Pongaroa .. .. .. 473 475 Waterman, W. H. (private bag), Dannevirke 465 571 Weeds, W. E., Waione .. .. .. 2,342 2 065 Weeds, W. H., Waione .. .. .. 746 731 West, Frank, Rakaunui.. .. .. 2,331 2.230 Whitta Bros., Horoeka, Waimiro (Rural 1,375 1,481 Route No. 4), Dannevirke Wilcox, A., Brookfield, Mangatiti .. 1 172 Nil Wilcox, A., Waimiro .. .. .. ] gg2 Wilcox, Mrs. M. E., Waimiro, via Pahiatua 1,737 Nil Woodhouse, J. G., Rakaunui .. •• 1 060 1 354 Wooffindin, F. C., Puketoi .. .. 4$$ Nj] Wright, W. J., Pongaroa .. .. 1,170 1,506 Wyeth, F., Pongaroa .. .. .. 922 824 283,620 286,998 J 1 "

H.—23b.

WEST COAST SHEEP DISTRICT. Return showing the Sheepowners and the Number of Sheep and Lambs in each County on the 30th April, 1927, and the 30th April, 1928.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. CLIFTON COUNTY (In Taranaki Subdivision). Addenbrooke, H. B., Okoke .. .. 445 385 Alexander Bros., Tikorangi .. .. 639 540 Allen, J. H., Tikorangi .. .. .. 73 90 Alpe, A. R., Uruti .. .. .. 282 282 Andrews, R., Urenui .. .. .. 418 394 Armstrong, J., Okoke .. .. .. 448 440 Astwood and Sons, Okau .. .. 150 171 Aubrey, F., Pehu .. .. .. 374 328 Ayers, L., Matau .. ... .. 72 72 Baker, ffm., Princess Street, Waitara .. 60 1 99 Barnitt, C. H., Uruti .. .. .. 815 742 Barnitt, P. H. (c/o Newton King Limited), 356 435 New Plymouth Bevington Bros., Okau .. .. .. 165 204 Birdling, L. H., Waitara .. .. 172 602 Bishell, A. L., Mohakatino .. .. — 90 Blanehard Bros., Okau .. .. 487 498 Bleakley, E. G., Urenui.. .. .. 574 308 Blundell, E. K., Okoke .. .. .. 401 432 Bower, A. MeD., Okau .. .. .. 76 31 Bower Bros., Okau .. .. .. 606 610 Bower Bros., Okau (lately Jury's plaoe) .. 735 638 Boyes, F. L., Uruti .. .. .. — 112 Butt, S., Uruti .. .. .. 1,216 936 Cannell, W. D., Okau .. .. .. 284 302 Carr, J. B., Okau .. .. .. — 13 Chapman, T. A., Matau.. .. .. 7 110 Cole, Arno, Onaero .. .. .. 800 530 Crudis, A. E., Tongaporutu .. .. 100 123 Davis Bros., Mohakatino (private bag), 670 419 Waitara Day, M., Waitoitoi .. .. .. 497 495 Douds, W., Uruti .. .. .. — 53 Elliot, P. S., Onaero .. .. .. 85 Nil Erickson, L. R., Okau .. .. .. 1,075 Nil Eriksson, E., Matau .. .. .. 97 14 Evans, E. W. L., Matau .. .. 123 133 Fletcher, N. B., Stratford .. .. 838 834 Foreman, C., Box 16, Tikorangi .. .. 36 Nil Foreman, H. A., Tikorangi .. .. 1,075 789 Freeth, W. J., Waitara .. .. .. 287 75 Fugle, H. E., Uruti .. .. .. 11 22 Gibbs, Arthur (Estate of), Tongaporutu .. 1.824 Nil Gibbs, B. G., Tongaporutu .. .. — 656 Gibbs, F. J., Tongaporutu .. .. — 680 Gibson, W. H., Okoke .. .. .. 216 225 Gordon-Glassford, A. M., Waitoitoi .. 856 631 Gray Bfos., Okau .. .. .. 607 623 Gryllis. H., Urenui .. .. .. 68 46 Guscott, R. H., Uruti .. .. .. 80 Nil Gustavson, Kotare .. .. .. — 285 Handley, C., Urenui .. .. .. 47 Nil Henwood, W. A., Okoke .. .. 39 41 Herbert, J. W., Urenui .. .. .. 284 220 Hine, J., Waitara .. .. .. 305 313 Holmes, H., Pehu .. .. .. 546 700 Hutchinson J. (private bag), Waitara .. 566 433 Jensen, G., Matau .. .. .. 526 280 Johnston and Da vies, Mokau .. .. 6,339 6,208 Jones, J. E., Urenui .. .. .. 110 137 Jupp, A. L., Box 28, Tikorangi .. .. 527 442 Jupp, W. H., Uruti .. .. .. 72 62 Jury, B. F., Box 25, Tikorangi .. .. 414 564 Jury, T. L., Box 24, Tikorangi .. .. 34 29 Kennington, S. J., Matau .. .. 845 860 King, Newton, Limited, New Plymouth .. — 1,115 Knuekey, L. H., Waitara .. .. 310 460 Krause, A. C. W., Kotare .. .. 536 455 Lange, D., Okau .. .. .. 809 1,010 Larsen, A., Pehu .. .. .. 470 448 Larsen, C., Matau .. .. .. 197 25 Larsen, H. V. S., Matau .. .. 1,195 1,313 Lee, T. H., Okoke .. .. .. 280 466 Lovell, William, Tongaporutu .. .. 19 14

No. of Sheep on April 30,1 April 30, 1927. I 1928. Clifton County—continued. Mabin, J. B., Onaero .. .. .. 215 83 Managh, S. A., Urenui .. • • .. 657 564 Martin, J. G., Pukearuhe .. .. — 780 Martin, J. W. H., Pukearube .. .. 657 Ni! Martin, T. H., Pukearube .. .. — 122 MoBean, D., Ngatamiro .. .. 1,951 2,020 McCoard, William, Matau .. ' .. — 77 McCoard, William J. (Estate of), Kawhatau 360 442 Valley, Mangaweka McEldowney Bros., Ngatamiro .. .. 2,509 2,200 McGregor, 0. J., Okau .. .. .. 173 163 McGregor, Percy Charles, Ngatamiro .. 230 255 McGregor, W. G., Okau.. .. .. 383 407 McKenzie, T., Tikorangi .. .. 224 118 McKeown, A., Okoke .. .. .. 75 60 McKeown, W. J., Tawariki (private bag), 1,680 1,997 Mokau McKoy, Mrs. M. J. (private bag), Waitara 100 107 MoMullian, A., Matau .. .. .. 666 920 Miller, A. J., Uruti .. .. .. 235 329 Mills, A. N., Stratford .. .. .. — 437 Moody, Thomas, Ma,tau ... .. 146 132 Mortensen, A., Ngatamiro .. .. 399 4-40 Mounsey, R., Purangi .. .. .. 620 635 Mowat, E. S. L., Waitoitoi .. .. 51 Nil Murray, J., Moki Road, Uruti .. .. 684 1,406 Musker, Charles, Waitoitoi .. .. 146 Nil Nelson, F. A., Matau . . .. .. 548 436 Nelson and Russell, Mokau River, Mokau.. 604 743 Newton, L. G., Urenui .. .. .. 515 442 O'Donnell, J. J., Okau Post-offiee .. 199 179 Orchard, A. J. M., Tikorangi .. .. 32 24 O'Riordan, T. J., Urenui .. .. 194 245 Patterson and Waddell, Waitara.. .. 1,530 2,506 Pigott, R. H., Urenui .. .. .. 983 916 Radcliife, R., Uruti .. .. .. 6 Nil Radford and McKenzie, Mokau River, Mokau 408 406 Randall, P. L. (private bag), Waitara .. 233 297 Raven, J. F. (private bag), Waitara .. 331 348 Rawlinson, G. H., Post-office, Matau .. 1,920 2,008 Rawlinson, William J., Post-office, Matau.. 843 662 Riddle, John, Urenui .. .. .. 143 139 Ritchie, J. F., Matau .. .. .. 339 Nil Rolfe, A. J. H., Matau .. .. .. 139 138 Rolfe, P. A., Matau .. .. .. 509 477 Rowe, C. A., Pukearube .. .. 20 Nil Rowe, C. N., Pukearuhe .. .. 78 Nil Sarten, C. W., Box 48, Tikorangi .. 610 467 Sarten, F., Tikorangi .. .. .. 1,260 1,200 Sarten, P. G., Box 47, Tikorangi.. .. 79 87 Saywell, R., Uruti .. .. .. 50 75 Schmidt, W., Okau .. .. .. 233 280 Scrimgeour, P. A., Tikorangi .. .. 3 25 Sharp, B. H., Urenui ... .. .. 1,797 1,527 Shaw, E. A., Okau .. .. .. 280 329 Shaw, S. W. (Estate of), (c/o Newton 1,939 1,164 King, Limited), New Plymouth Sheard, A., Urenui .. .. .. 549 261 Sheen, S. (private bag), Waitara .. 400 395 Smellie, W. R., Matau .. .. .. 378 400 Smith, J. T. and A. D., Matau .. .. 534 546 Stewart, A. G. (private bag), Stratford .. 1,674 1,472 Taylor Bros., Urenui .. .. .. 48 116 Tebbutt, J. E., Matau .. .. .. 200 50 Thomson, Mrs. C. L., Uruti .. .. 240 280 Topless, S., Urenui .. .. .. 429 604 Vautier, R., Box 48, Palmerston North .. — 1,066 Wallace, James, Kiore .. .. .. 410 502 Watson, W. H., Tarata .. .. .. 1,478 1,326 Wells, Herbert, Pukearuhe .. .. 1,712 1,236 Wells, Philip, Pukearuhe .. .. 20 Nil Whitehead, Alfred 0., Tikorangi.. .. 140 286 Whitehead, J., Tikorangi .. .. 830 884 Whitehead, V. D., Box 56, Tikorangi .. 150 Nil Whittaker, E., Okoke .. .. .. 50 60

H.—23b.

WEST COAST SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on April SO,I April 30, 1927. | 1928. Clifton County—continued. Whittaker, W. H., Okoke .. .. 150 209 Wilkinson, C. A. (o/o J. Drosdowski), 450 515 Pukearuhe Wilson Bros., Urenui .. .. .. 584 587 Wilson, J. H., Urenui .. .. .. 436 461 Wilton, A., Whangamomona .. .. 247 267 Wright, T., Okoke .. .. .. 949 927 Wright, W., Okoke .. .. .. •— 128 Young, G. L., Waitoitoi .. .. 518 Nil 73,232 72,484 TARANAKI COUNTY (In Taranaki Subdivision). Aish, Mrs. A. E., Tataraimaka .. .. 164 171 Andrews, H., Huirangi .. .. ■ • 559 520 Ansford, E. I)., Beach Road, Omata .. —. 41 Ballantine, R. J., Egmont Village .. — 581 Bell, G. H., Oakura .. .. .. — 69 Bell, J. C., Oakura .. .. 88 Nil Bellshaw, F., Tataraimaka .. .. 405 290 Blackley, Dr., P., New Plymouth .. 136 116 Blundell, F. H., 15 Vivian Street, New 680 842 Plymouth Bransgrove, W., Devon Street, New Plymouth 28 56 Brown, L. A., Devon Street West, Mission 32 23 Hill, New Plymouth Burke, J., Barrett Road, New Plymouth .. 17 24 Burrows, R., Egmont Village .. .. 224 97 Carthew, E., Barrett Road, New Plymouth 385 Nil Carthew, P. G., Vogletown, New Plymouth 54 72 Cartwright, W. A., Wortley Road, New Ply- 82 96 mouth Cartwright, W. D., Lepperton .. .. 81 85 Cocksedge, C. G., Dover Road, Okato .. 269 236 Cole, A., Carrington Road, New Plymouth 105 120 Cornwall, P. W., Bell Block .. .. 17 18 Emslie, W. W., Oakura.. .. 145 112 Fisher Bros., Tataraimaka .. .. 318 408 Fletcher, G. M., McLean Street, Waitara ■■ 30 36 Fussell, W. B., Inglewood .. .. 76 90 Gray, W. J., Okato .. .. ■ • 40 34 Gray, William, Omata .. .. .. 174 121 Hair, R., Tataraimaka .. .. •. 440 459 Hale, A. J., Hillsborough .. .. 42 102 Hale, John, New Plymouth .. .. 1,071 1,026 Hall, H. T., Brixton .. .. .. — 304 Hawke Bros., Tataraimaka .. .. — 142 Hine, V. H., Korito .. .. .. 280 285 Honeyfield, W., Tataraimaka .. -. 81 71 Hoskin, W., Bell Block .. .. .. 182 159 James, C. (!., Box 201, New Plymouth .. —• 102 Jones, R. H, Pitone Road, Tataraimaka .. 27 70 Jordan, C., Lower Mangorei .. .. 27 27 Julian, R. H., Okato .. .. 132 123 Jury, F. R., Oakura .. .. .. — 5 Knight, Mrs. J., Tataraimaka .. .. 433 371 Kurth, B. C., Barrett Road, New Plymouth 73 51 Kurth, J. A., Barrett Road, New Plymouth — 31 Longstaff, B..L., Brixton .. .. 321 178 Longstaff, G., Tarurutangi .. .. — 333 Loveridge, J. F., Huirangi .. .. 324 556 Lucas, A. D., Mangorei Road, New Plymouth 34 50 Mace Bros., Kent Road.. .. .. 150 100 Marfell, E., Huinga, Stratford .. .. — 400 Marsh, Mrs. L. A., Hillsborough .. .. 137 151 McGregor, P., Barrett Road, New Plymouth 160 106 Mitchell, George C., Upper Mangorei .. 85 90 Monk, G. F., Albeit Road .. .. 134 87 Morris, W. K., Oakura .. .. .. 3 2 Neilson, H. P. F., Lower Mangorei .. 578 668 Oliver, E. A., Lepperton .. .. 3 35 Openshaw, P. A., Lepperton .. .. 35 28 Orchard, A. J., Korito .. .. .. — 47 Palmer, A. H., Avenue Road, New Ply- 26 11 mouth Pearce, J. D., Upper Mangorei, New Ply- 30 28 mouth Putt, P. A., Okato .. .. .. 52 38 Richards, T., Tataraimaka .. .. 240 173 Sampson, F. H., Sentry Hill .. .. 1,295 1,448 Shepherd and Jamison, Upper Mangorei .. — 153

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Taranaki County-^-continued. Shrimpton, L. L., Hurford Road, Now Ply- 8 Nil mouth Shrimpton, C. I., Alfred Road, Egmont 16 Nil Village Smith, P. R., Box 24, Brixton .. .. 154 167 Sole, 0. W., New Plymouth .. .. 253 222 Street, A., Bell Block .. .. .. 73 77 Styles, C., Smart Road, New Plymouth .. 101 Nil Taranaki A. and P. Association, New Ply- j 72 .53 mouth Taranaki Jockey Club, New Plymouth .. 103 112 Tate, G. V., Waitara .. .. .. 35 45 Taylor Bros., Koru .. .. .. — 405 Thomas, J., Frankley Road, New Plymouth 77 107 Trimble, T. P., Barrett Road, New Plymouth 276 180 Turnbull, A., Huirangi .. .. .. 390 536 Uncles, Mrs. A., Korito .. .. — 105 Warall, A. H., Takaraimaka .. .. 88 36 Western, T. H., Bell Block .. .. .1,387 73 Weston, C. H., Lower Mangorei .. .. 240 227 Weston, Charles P., Korito .. .. 480 669 Weston, Henry (Estate of), (c/o A. P. 265 286 Lister), Prankley Road, New Plymouth Wilkie, P. W., Rotorua .. .. 334 Nil Wood, A. (c/o Newton King Limited), New 57 587 Plymouth Wood, P., Barrett Road, New Plymouth .. j 402 400 Wooldridge, J., Dover Road, Okato .. I 227 209 15,532 16,764 INGLE WOOD COUNTY (In Taranaki Subdivision). Ammon Bros., Autawa, Huiroa .. .. — 423 Askew, James (rural box), Inglewood .. 331 395 Atkinson, E., Box 60, Inglewood.. .. 31 31 Ayling and Gibson, Kaimiro .. .. 175 Nil Barry, J. J., Richmond Road, Inglewood .. [ 693 974 Bathurst, R. A., Kaimata .. .. — 157 Bayley, P., Tarata .. .. .. — 391 Bayley, Mrs. M. J., Tarata .. .. ■—- 60 Beauchamp, S., Inglewood .. .. 620 Nil Bennett, C. W., Lepper Road, Inglewood .. i 35 33 Bishell Bros., Tarata .. .. .. 705 954 Blackbourn, H., Waitui, Inglewood .. 55 . 65 Blackbourn, H. H., Waitui .. .. — 64 Burgess, J., Te Tawa, Inglewood.. .. — 57 Burgess, J. W., Tarata .. .. .. 792 671 Burkett, Thos., Kaimata .. .. 90 95 Burr, Gustave, Tarata .. .. .. j 97 Nil Butler, J., Tariki . . .. .. 120 115 Campbell, W. J. (rural delivery), Purangi .. 356 364 Capper, George, Everott Road, Inglewood 113 Nil Capper, G., Kaimata .. .. •. 75 166 Cash Bros., Kaimiro .. .. .. 210 194 Chapman, S., Tariki .. .. .. 152 250 Corlett, J. L., Ratapiko.. .. .. 383 525 Corrigan, A. J., Inglewood .. .. 1,510 1,492 Cowley, A. E., Tariki .. .. .. — 18 Dean, K., Kaimata .. .. .. 86 40 Drake Bros, (rural box), Tarata .. .. 1,034 1,166 Drummond, R., Tarata .. .. 423 423 Eversfield, T. C., Ratapiko, via Tariki .. 61 58 Gamlin, A. B., Inglewood .. .. 308 233 Grace, W. R., Waitui .. .. .. — 1,630 Grieve, J. W., Tarata .. .. .. 176 195 Hall, H. T., Brixton .. .. .. 512 Nil Hance, H., Tarata .. .. .. 259 282 Hallett, J. N., Tarata .. .. .. 172 266 Harkness, W. V., Tariki .. .. 226 50 Hirst, J. W., Tarata .. .. .. 181 88 Hunter, James, Waitui, Inglewood .. 886 1,052 Hunter, L. J., Waitui, Inglewood .. 153 91 Jacobsen, W., Tarata .. .. .. 45 Nil James, 0. D., Ratapiko .. .. — 155 Johnston, E., Bristol Road, Inglewood .. 250 350 Johnston, Thomas, Box 5, Midhirst .. 330 207 Jones, Henry, Kaimata.. .. .. 936 1,235 Jones, Henry Suffolk Road, Inglewood .. — 406 Kendrick Bros., Tariki .. .. .. 132 122 Kilsby, James, Tariki .. .. .. 45 Nil King, Eliot (c/o Newton King Limited), 1,004 87 New Plymouth

H.—'23B.

WEST COAST SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Inqlbwood County—continued. Lawrence, H. W., Tarata .. .. 1,568 1,032 Lavell, H. W., Tarata .. .. .. 70 132 Laurence, W., and Darlow, Tarata .. 103 101 Lawrence, W., Inglewood .. .. —• 330 Lile, W. J., Inglewood .. .. .. 77 395 Ludemann, W., Tarata .. .. .. 254 201 Lyon, C. O., Inglewood .. .. .. 107 15 MacRae and Son, Motukawa .. .. 503 459 Mannix, D. J., Tariki .. .. .. 241 220 Marshall Bros., Inglewood .. .. 260 480 Marshall, W. G., Inglewood .. .. 662 Nil Morine, W. H., Bedford Road, Inglewood 101 121 Muir, I)., Tarata .. .. .. 421 283 Muir, F. A., Motukawa Road, Tarata .. 480 483 Mumby, C., Inglewood .. .. .. — 336 National Mutual Life Assurance Co., New — 279 Plymouth (c/o Mrs. Grieg, Otaora Road), ' I 'flTfl.t.fl. O'Reilly Bros., Tarata .. .. .. 305 406 Paterson, R., Tarata .. .. .. 463 246 Reesby, P. A., Inglewood .. .. 48 30 Rowan, J., Inglewood .. .. .. 41 67 Riley, H. K., Kaimata .. .. .. 56 33 Rutherford, G. C., Purangi (rural mail), — 368 Inglewood Smith, A. R., Tarata .. .. .. ■— 97 1 Smith, G. R. (rural delivery), Tarata .. 320 273 i Smith, W. J., Inglewood .. .. 71 22 Standish, F. M., Te Motu, Tarata .. 110 Nil i Standish, F. M., Kirikiri, Tarata .. 12 34 Stevenson, Mrs. C. (c/o S. George, Manager), 709 670 i (rural box), Tarata Stronge, C. B., Kaimata .. .. 204 306 1 Surrey, A. E., Westown, New Plymouth .. 283 329 i Vrsaljko Bros., Purangi.. .. .. 1,061 Nil 1 Waite, Henry, Tarata .. .. .. 255 266 i Webb, A. J. (rural mail), Purangi .. 330 341 Wells and Sons, Ratapiko .. .. ■— 1,640 Wicksteed, L. A., Tarata .. .. 358 327 Wisnewski, F., Te Tawa .. .. 13 73 Young, J. F., Waitoriki, Inglewood .. 367 278 23,615 26,303 EGMONT COUNTY ] (In Taranaki Subdivision). Baylis, Edward George, Opunake .. 15 Nil Campbell, Samuel, Pihama .. .. 120 Nil < Carey, Thomas, South Road, Pihama .. 31 32 • Cassie Bros., Okato .. .. .. 1,176 Nil ' Cassie, Ralph, Tumahu .. .. .. — 375 < Cassie, Stuart, Okato .. .. .. — 587 < Cox, J. C., Opunake .. .. .. 35 Nil < Dobbin, George, Oaonui .. .. 19 Nil ( Fischer, H. C., Waitino Road, Pihama .. 40 62 < Fleming, R., Cape Road, Pungarehu .. 684 438 1 Fleming, Thomas, Rahotu .. .. 90 Nil 1 Forsyth, Edward Stuart, Pihama .. 86 39 < Good, A., Hawera .. .. .. 2,400 2,590 Graham, D., Awatuna .. .. .. — 800 Gray, E. H., Pungarehu .. .. 44 20 Horgan, C., Nopera Road, Pihama .. 4 Nil Keogh, J. D., Pungarehu .. .. •— 202 Kindberg, S., Pungarehu .. .. — 102 Lambie, William, Pihama .. .. 18 30 Looney, George, Wiremu Road, Opunake .. 475 588 < Lysaght, H. T. (c/o Mr. Beauchamp), Rahotu 1,500 1,416 Mc.Lachlan, A. (Estate of), (c/o J. W. Cowan), 1,050 1,210 Pihama , Morris, R. J., Eltham Road, Opunake .. 1,468 839 . O'Sullivan, D., Opunake .. .. 18 20 Parkes, J. A., Eltham Road, Te Kiri .. 271 Nil . Pettigrew, John, Pihama .. .. 17 12 Poole, E., Butcher, Opunake .. .. — 215 . Priest, Morgan W., Kaponga .. .. 421 Nil Read, Francis, Pihama .. .. .. 38 Nil Rowland, F. W., Opunake .. .. 167 1 Stevenson, A., Pihama .. .. .. — 557 Stevenson, Robert, Waitino Road, Pihama 811 51 Thompson, Momona, Rahotu .. .. 48 34 Tosland, Joseph S., Pihama .. .. 108 151 Turnbull, S. R., Newall Road, Puniho .. 418 402 Tyrell, Vincent, Rahotu .. .. 35 15 Webb and Crawford, Lower Arawhata Road, 1,200 1,148 Opunake 12,807 111,936 |_I J__1

No. of Sheep on April SO, April 30, 1927. 1928. STRATFORD COUNTY (In Taranaki Subdivision). Arkwright, A., Tututawa .. .. 2,745 3,377 Armstrong, J., Huiroa .. .. .. 223 292 Bain, G., Kahouri Road, Stratford .. 292 257 Baker, E., Huinga .. .. .. 71 73 Barlow, A., Stratford .. .. .. 231 370 Bayly, Charles, Woodleigh, Toko .. 3,230 4,535 Bell, G., Tuna .. .. .. 200 161 Berins, V., Huiroa Road (rural mail), Strat- — 317 ford Besley, H., Te Popo .. .. .. 2,007 1,980 Best, H., Wingrove Road, Stratford .. 1,560 1,440 Binnie, Robert R., Post-office, Huinga, Toko 449 782 Blackstoek, D., Pukengahu .. .. — 133 Blair, Walter, Huiroa .. .. .. 885 850 Bredin, T. H., Tariki .. .. .. 622 413 Bredow, W. R. 0., Raupo Park, Douglas .. 2,434 1,130 Bremer, A. L., Pukengahu .. .. 1,006 1.117 Bretherton, A., Ahuroa Road, Stratford .. 486 458 Brooking, G. E., Tututawa .. .. 327 347 Brough, E. J., Tututawa .. .. 220 175 Budge, A. W., Makara, Stratford .. 428 496 Bunn, L., Puniwhakau .. .. .. 1,231 ] ,398 Bunning, A. C., Douglas .. .. 232 213 Bunning, W. H., Huiroa .. .. 80 135 Chapman, G. F., Douglas .. .. 366 297 Cleland Bros, (c/o H. Cleland), Gordon Road, 1,330 ] ,450 Toko Cleland Bros., Kaponga .. .. 758 548 Coleman, George, Ngaere .. .. 434 424 Cook, H., Huinga .. .. .. 497 398 Corkill, A. D., Tututawa .. .. — 84 Corkill, N. R., Kupe .. .. .. 422 301 Court, Geo. F., Puniwhakau .. .. 572 677 Crudis, G. W. A., Strathmore .. .. 58 Nil Cutfield, E., Tututawa .. .. .. 434 405 Darragh, J., Huiroa .. .. .. 770 593 Death, Herbert H. T., Ngaere .. .. 854 885 Evetts, H., Tututawa .. .. .. 238 205 Faull, A., Box 13, Stratford .. .. 321 224 Forbes, W. E., Kupe .. .. .. 622 596 Forrester and Mullions (per A. F. Gower), 622 903 Wairini Road, Toko Fraser, A., Huiroa .. .. .. 1,414 1,346 Fuleher, F. L. (e/o Newton King, Ltd.), 930 Nil Stratford Gatton, F. C. and H. B., Puniwhakau .. 455 531 Gedge, Bros., Puniwhakau .. .. 205 189 Gibbs, A. C., Tututawa .. .. 269 305 Gibbs, A. C., Tututawa .. .. 224 318 Glasgow, D. S., Stratford .. .. 1,859 3,853 Goble, W., Tututawa .. .. .. — 426 Godkin, Thomas, Taurakawa .. .. 1,490 1,480 Godkin, W., Taurakawa .. .. — 181 Goldup, T. H., Waiwiri Road, Toko .. 53 I 90 Greirson, R., Waiwiri Road, Stratford .. 74 125 Griffen, Cornelius, Huiroa .. .. 501 633 Hancock and Bill, Messrs., Tuna.. .. 157 236 Harwood, S. E., Tututawa .. .. 888 832 Hasler, M. J„ Kiore .. .. .. 723 617 Hathaway, William, Tuna .. .. 104 132 Henry, J., Cordelia Street, Stratford .. — 132 Hoby, H., Toko .. .. .. 117 122 Iremonger, W., Huiroa .. .. .. 753 | 804 Jackson Bros., Kupe .. .. .. 834 815 Jackson, James, Puniwhakau .. .. 620 : 624 Jacobsen, J., Tututawa.. .. .. 335 215 Jamieson, J. E., Huinga .. .. 118 117 Jennings, George, Douglas .. .. — 219 Jones, G. (Estate of), Lowgarth .. . . 37 61 Jones, G. and W. (Salisbury Road Pro- 22 85 perty), Midhirst Johnson, A. D., Lowgarth .. .. — 353 Kaye, H. J., Huinga .. .. .. 157 67 Kirkwood, E. J., Stratford .. .. 350 320 Latham, C., Tuna .. .. .. 100 89 Leonard, F. J., Waiwiri Road, Stratford .. 172 Nil Linds, D., Huiroa .. .. . . 294 420 Linds, F., Huiroa .. .. .. — 98 Lines, W. M., Puniwhakau .. .. 491 563 Malone and Worthington (Estate of), Puni- 1,048 Nil whakau Marfell, A., Toko .. .. .. 755 910 Marfell, Edward, Toko .. .. .. 670 > Nil Marfell, L., Huinga .. .. .. 286 | 1,012 Martin, W. B., Huiroa .. .. .. 457 193

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No. of Sheep od April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Stratford County—continued. Martyn, John, Huiroa .. . . .. 356 204 Maunsell, T. V., Toko .. .. .. 92 73 Maxwell, David John, Waiwiri Road, Toko — 40 Maxwell, D. S., Ngaere .. .. .. — 16 Mayo, H., Strathmore .. .. .. 91 11 MeMullion, A., Gordon Road, Toko .. 1,088 877 McMullion, A., Gordon Road, Mangatotara 980 800 Meek, James, Strathmore .. .. 782 672 Muggleton, G. F., Tututawa .. .. 195 206 Murray, H. H., Wharehuia .. .. — 144 Murray, T. T., Kota Settlement, Huiroa — 140 (rural mail), Stratford Nash, William, Toko .. .. .. 206 210 Noble, G. E., Makahu .. .. .. 307 327 Norris, J. B., Tututawa .. .. 912 1,230 O'Neill, John, Pukengahu, Ngaere . . 219 120 O'Reilly, W., Douglas .. . . .. 562 ' 555 Patterson, T. A., Kiore.. .. .. 645 418 Paul, Mrs. Alice, Huiroa .. .. 350 395 Pegg, A., Douglas .. .. .. 1,413 1,908 Perry, T., Mahoe .. .. .. -— 404 Phelan, J. E., Mangototaia .. .. 228 189 Phillips, M., Tututawa .. .. .. 720 840 Pitt, S., Stratford .. .. .. J 515 395 Reichardt, C. W., Taurawaka .. .. 443 420 Reid, J. F., Huiroa .. .. .. — 110 Rowe, C. W. N., Rowan .. .. 67 72 Sangster, A. G., Beaconsfield Road, Strat- 404 307 ford Skedgewell, W., Ariel Street, Stratford .. 102 167 Smith Bros., Tututawa .. .. .. 107 Nil Sowerby, H., Toko .. .. .. 375 Nil Sparkes Bros., Ngaere .. .. .. 626 674 Sproull, W. H., Omoana .. .. 392 218 Stanford, J. A., Ahama Road, Huiroa .. 279 331 Stewart, F. J.(Estate of), Strathmore .. 1,434 1,398 Symes, M. J., Puniwhakau .. .. 708 858 Ure Bros., Taurakawa .. .. .. 1,584 1,600 Urquhart, M., Gordon Road (rural delivery), 48 57 Stratford Walker Bros., Tututawa .. .. — 555 Wallace, W. H., Huiroa . . .. —• 355 Walsh, J. T., Pukengahu .. .. — 145 Walter, Edward, Douglas .. .. 862 790 Ward, William, Tututawa .. .. 143 120 Watehorn, K., Puniwhakau .. .. 510 261 Watohorn, K., Puniwhakau .. .. 657 928 Webby, Leonard, Mangatoki .. .. 230 220 Wellington, F., Tuna .. .. .. — 221 Wells, E. R., Wingrove Road, Ngaere .. 1,756 1,557 White, Charles, Wingrove Road, Stratford.. — 1,119 Wickham, H. R., Huiroa .. .. 171 65 Winskill and Green, Douglas .. .. 1,582 1,613 Wood, J., Huiroa .. .. .. 1,798 1,850 Wood, 0., Puniwhakau .. .. 275 256 Young, J. E., Puniwhakau .. .. 592 Nil 69,025 73,393 WHANGAMOMONA COUNTY (In Taranaki Subdivision). Anderson, Gordon E., Tahora .. .. 601 539 Anderson, H., Whangamomona .. .. 980 1,915 Anderson, John E., Whangamomona .. 850 930 Aylward, L. W., Hurimoana .. .. 326 408 Bellamy, William, Makahu .. .. 289 326 Boberton, E. B., Mangapapa Road Farm, — 615 Tahora Bridgeman, F., Kohuratahi .. .. 350 320 Brydone, T., Makahu .. . . .. 606 413 Budge and Barwick, Nukutauraro, Te Wera, 500 608 Stratford Callaghan, E. G., Aotuhia, Whangamomona 640 540 Callaghan, E. G., Aotuhia, Whangamomona 1,033 852 Callaghan, W., Whangamomona . . .. 298 355 Carmichael, J., Huiakama .. .. 26 Nil Carver, J. N., Whangamomona .. .. 322 347 Cleland Bros., Kaieto, Kohuratahi .. 4,660 4,750 Coates, Geo., Pohokura .. .. 195 90 Coates, P., Pohokura .. .. .. 106 143 Connor, Geo., Kohuratahi .. .. 700 640 Corbett, G. H., Kohuratahi .. .. 582 652 Coulter, Joseph, Pohokura .. .. 204 240 Coxhead, A., jun., Tahora .. ..I 1,565 1,914

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Whangamomona County—continued. Coxhead, F. C., Tahora .. .. 450 7 Coxhead, P. L., Whangamomona .. 585 799 Coyne, A., Makahu .. .. .. 703 653 Orudis, G. W. A., Strathmore .. .. — 204 Curry, A. J., Whangamomona .. .. 268 369 Curtain, E., Hurimoana, Whangamomona.. 316 195 Dagg, A., Whangamomona .. .. 614 Nil D'Arcy and Co. (per F. Branford, Manager, — 900 Makahu), Wanganui Davis, D. J., Tahora .. .. .. 367 242 Dromgool, J., Strathmore .. .. 50 Nil Elliot Bros., Kohuratahi .. .. 764 709 Farrall, J., Kohuratahi .. .. .. 596 672 Fletcher, Mrs. E., Whangamomona .. 392 440 Fletcher, W. C., Whangamomona .. 249 495 Ford, M. P., Makahu .. .. .. 552 820 Eraser, S., Kohuratahi .. .. .. 380 473 Geever, M., Whangamomona .. .. 330 144 Gill, William, Whangamomona .. .. — 500 Good, W. A. (private bag), Stratford .. 474 640 Gower, G., Kohuratahi .. .. .. i 1,250 1,071 Gray, D. W., Huiakama .. .. 163 Nil Gwilliam, J., Tahora .. .. .. 246 21 Hansen, H. M., Strathmore .. .. 150 126 Harre, J., Kohuratahi .. .. .. 630 397 Harre, S., Kohuratahi .. .. .. 550 557 Hawken, C. M., Tahora .. .. 755 936 Henderson, J., Makahu .. .. 2,200 2,524 Hight, D. R., Kohuratahi .. .. 192 664 Hill, G. L., Kohuratahi .. .. .. — 314 Hodder, F. A., Whangamomona .. .. 635 440 Hodder, J. G., Kohuratahi . . .. .110 145 Hogg, Robert, Pohokura .. .. 238 275 Hopkirk Bros., Makahu.. ., .. 691 708 James, W., Tahora .. .. .. 570 856 Johnson, H., Tahora .. .. .. 371 Nil Johnston, J. G. (c/o B. Boyle, Manager), Te 2,531 2,640 Wera Jones, A.M. (per Messrs. Rose Bros.), Aotuhia 540 596 Kemp, D., Te Wera . . . . .. 850 946 Kennedy, W. McL., and Co., Tahora .. 801 947 Kirton Bros., Kohuratahi .. .. 110 132 Kopke, F. K., Makahu .. .. .. 130 144 Kopke, F. K., The Homestead, Makahu .. 133 114 Law, James, Kohuratahi .. .. 910 947 Long, R. C., Tahora .. .. .. 590 400 Lunn, N. S., Whangamomoca .. .. 296 276 Malmanche, P. A., Pohokura .. .. 373 Nil Mantle, E., Tahora .. .. .. j 145 104 McAloon, Owen, Te Wera .. .. 216 133 McBeth, J. D. W., Solicitor, Wanganui .. — 370 McCartie, 0. R., Tahora .. .. 710 815 McCartie, J. B., Kohuratahi .. .. 235 234 McCluggage, A., Pohokura .. .. 307 163 McCluggage, J. T., Whangamomona .. 199 300 McCluggage, R., Pohokura .. .. 60 45 MeCutchan, Allan, Whangamomona .. — 283 MeCutchan, C. K., Tahora .. .. 501 300 MeCutchan, Charles K., Tahora .. .. 530 670 McDonough, M. D., Kohuratahi .. .. 260 400 McGuinn, C., Whangamomona .. .. 40 Nil Mcllroy, T., Te Wera .. .. .. 372 370 McLeod, H. A., Tahora.. .. .. 472 443 McMullian, A., Gordon Road, Mangototara 164 2,060 McMullian, A., Mangototara .. .. 873 1,440 Milne, A. C., Kohuratahi .. .. 508 268 Moore, J. C., Kohuratahi .. ..1,014 560 Moore, J. J., Kohuratahi .. .. — 643 Morrison, Donald, Kohuratahi .. .. j 1,007 | 1,017 Murphy, C. L. A., Whangamomona .. 648 653 Murphy, W., Aotuhia, Whangamomona .. 612 582 Murray, David, Aotuhia, Whangamomona 204 80 Nairn, J. A., Hurimoana .. .. 367. 266 Nathan, P., Te Wera (per Mr. G. Whale, — 1,390 Manager) Neilson, Frank, Whangamomona .. 352 298 Nelson, W. G., Kohuratahi .. .. 705 653 Neustrouski, B., Aotuhia .. .. — 315 Neustrouski, B., Whangamomona .. 815 830 Nickel, E., Kohuratahi .. .. .. — 196 O'Dea, P., Whangamomona .. .. 1,580 1,375 Oliver, E. F., Kohuratahi .. .. — 614 Oliver, E. F., Kohuratahi .. .. 881 305 Ostler, F. C., Tahora .. .. .. — 129

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Whangamomona County—continued. Ostler, John, Hurimoana .. .. 220 202 Partridge, W. H., Whangamomona .. 701 742 Perry, A., Whangamomona, Marco Road — 350 Farm Perry, M. A., Kohuratahi .. .. 847 645 Porter, J., Whangamomona .. .. 569 554 Price, E. M., Whangamomona .. .. 233 244 Proffit, T). H., jun., Whangamomona .. — 22 Proffit, David, Whangamomona .. .. 865 1,010 Revell and Owen, Messrs. (e/o Mr. A. A. 520 Nil Dagg, Manager), Whangamomona Rice, W. J., Whangamomona .. .. 430 565 Ries, H. M., Pohokura .. .. .. -— 130 Roberton, E. B., Tahora .. .. 1,590 883 Rooney Bros., Tahora .. .. .. 367 Nil Rose Bros., Whangamomona .. .. 1,005 1,011 Ross, Thomas, Aotuhia, Whangamomona . . 357 304 Roughan, J., Hurimoana .. .. 247 382 Rusling, H. B., Whakahoro, Wanganui River — 167 Russell, R., Box 222, Wanganui .. .. 4,354 2,341 Sandiford, G. H., Pohokura .. .. — 10 Selby and Doyle, Tahora .. .. 508 317 Selby J., Tahora .. .. .. 460 403 Shewry Bros., Tahora .. .. .. 615 626 Shewry, J. E., Tahora .. .. .. 764 1,402 Shewry, R. A., Tahora .. .. .. 1,033 781 Smith, Li, Whangamomona .. .. 293 239 Spence, G., Aotuhia, Whangamomona .. 72 464 Stone-Wigg, A. ,T., Devonhurst, Te Wera .. 278 Nil Summerhayes, K. A., Whangamomona (Sec- ' 312 362 tion 2, Block 13) Taylor, S. E. C., Tahora .. .. 206 | 207 Telfar, William, Whangamomona .. i 740 820 Thompson, W., Tahora .. .. J 376 372 West, W. B., Hurimoana .. .. 887 1,010 Wilkinson, H. J., Tahora .. .. j 726 556 Wilkinson, H. J., Tahora .. .. ! 490 674 Willis, William, Kohuratahi .. .. 500 512 Wilson, Mrs. E. E. M. (Delia property), j — 375 Kohuratahi Wilson, Mrs. E. E. M., Kohuratahi .. — 55 Wilson, E. R. W., Kohuratahi .. .. 388 Nil Wilson, T. H. S., Kohuratahi .. .. 700 730 Wilson, W. G. (Section 15, Block 16, Pouatu 369 288 Survey District), Kohuratahi Wilson, W. G. (Section 2, Block 3, Mahoe 262 286 Survey District), Kohuratahi Wyatt, E. A., Kohuratahi .. .. 495 495 Wyley, E. H., Whangamomona .. .. 960 1,100 75,434 80,975 ELTHAM COUNTY — (In Taranaki Subdivision). Astbury, D. L. A., Mangatoki, Eltham . . — 704 Barnard, L. C., Mangamingi, Eltham .. 240 437 Belcher, C. J., Box 99, Eltham .. .. 20 15 Belcher, H. C., Rawhitiroa Road, Eltham .. — 144 Bennett, H. H. G., Mata, Eltham .. j .— 195 Best, E. A., Box 27, Eltham .. .. 1,431 1,199 Bootin, W. P., Eltham .. .. .. 50 36 Brown Bros., Rukumoana, Eltham .. 1,268 Nil Brown, G. H., Rukumoana, Eltham .. —. 1,112 Brown, P. R., Mangamingi, via Eltham .. 3,174 3,299 Buckman, Otto, Omoana, Eltham .. 1,056 951 Campbell, A. L., Eraser Road, Hawera .. 1,347 1,220 Campbell, J. L., Eltham .. .. 335 334 Clark, W. W., Hunter Road, Box 39, Eltham 310 282 Cocker, John (Rural Mail No. 2), Eltham .. 1 1,200 863 Coleman, S. D., Chiselhurst, Eltham .. 750 j 750 Dickson, A. M., Ararata, Hawera .. —- 15] Doole, A., Moeroa, via Eltham .. .. 458 639 Fitzgerald, M., Stuart Road, Eltham .. 2,030 980 Flyger, C. F., Moeroa, via Eltham .. 767 909 Forrester, E., Mangamingi .. .. 1,054 1,055 Forrester, Patrick,Rawhitiroa (rural delivery), 726 834 Eltham Gardner, T. W. H., Mangawhero Road, 133 92 Riverlea Gibson, B. C., Mountain Road, Normanby 622 j 386 Gower, A. C., Omoana .. .. .. 1,532 j 1,371 Gower, Humphrey V., Matemateaonga, via 693 j 686 Eltham Granville, John (c/o M. Granville, Manager), 1,177 1,188 Mangamingi, via Eltham j |

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Eltham County—continued. Guthrie, S. G., Box 107, Eltham .. j 1,174 1,073 Hamilton, J., Moeroa, via Eltham .. 200 180 Hardwick-Smith, W., Kohonui, Mangamingi 1,380 1,000 Hardwick-Smith, W., "Kohunui," Manga- 3,890 4,615 mingi, via Eltham Hiokey, J., Mangamingi .. .. .. 265 342 Hill, G. L., Tirimoana, Eltham .. .. I 282 305 Hunger, 0., Mountain Road, Normanby .. 33 36 Jackson and Mclntyre, Mangamingi .. 410 657 Jackson and Mclntyre, Mangamingi, via 875 473 Eltham Jenkins, S. H., Post-office, Eltham .. 710 1,303 Jennings, Lawrence Arthur, Eraser Road, 487 468 Hawera Johnston and Reader, Omoana .. .. 332 543 Kelly, M., Te Roti, Eltham .. .. 40 56 Kelliher, J., Rotokare, Eltham .. .. 21 28 Kerr, J., Rotokare, Eltham .. .. 1,256 2,117 Knuckey, R. J., Rawhitiroa .. .. 10 Nil Law, Robert, Kaponga .. .. — 2 Luxton Bros., Matapu .. .. .. 12 Nil Magnaer, E., Eltham .. .. .. 662 365 McWilliam, A., Menti Street, Eltham .. 2,240 2,178 Newall, Arthur, Fraser Road, Hawera .. 260 271 O'Connor, M., Rawhitiroa, Eltham .. 875 850 O'Sullivan, J., Matapu .. .. .. 1,393 1,074 Pease Bros., Mangatoki.. .. .. 2,113 2,249 Pepperell Bros. (E. J. Pepperell, Manager), 6 Nil Awatuna East Perry, Thomas, Mangatoki .. .. 426 Nil Perry, W. H., Matamateaonga, via Eltham 4,658 4,340 Phillips, Mrs. Minnie, Kitchener Street, 582 Nil Eltham Quinn, J. T., Eltham .. .. .. 1,183 1,433 Reardon, F., Castle Street, Eltham .. 732 523 Revell, J., and Son, Palmer Road, Kaponga 23 50 Richards, J. W., Moeroa .. .. 1,575 1,520 Robertson, William B., Hu Road, Rawliiti- 1,213 1,294 roa, Eltham Robinson, Wm. G., Omoana .. .. 424 334 Rutherford, W., " Glenui " (private bag), 7,053 5,800 Eltham Sanderson, Isaac, Rotokare .. .. 941 973 Scott Bros., Whakamara, Hawera .. 1,114 1,073 Seed, W. T., Matapu .. .. .. — 100 Slater, C. H., Mata .. .. .. 630 650 Smith, Richard, Fraser Road, Hawera .. 219 312 Sproul, W. H., Omoana .. .. 846 1,010 Stade, F. A., Mangatoki .. .. 845 752 Sulzberger Bros. Mangatoki .. .. 2 Nil Thompson, G. E„ Hawera .. .. 289 300 Trembath, W. J. (rural delivery), Eltham 2,247 Nil Trott, C., Matapu .. .. .. — 72 Turner, G. C., Eltham .. .. .. 1,946 1,963 Walsh, John, Rawhitiroa, Eltham .. 408 608 White, George William (c/o Humphrey V. 2,017 2,351 Gower, Manager), Matematcaonga Williams, H. E., King Edward Street, Eltham — 24 Wills, H. P., Eltham .. .. .. 1,872 1,766 Wright, F. H., Waihi Road, Hawera .. 32 39 70,576 67,304 HAWERA COUNTY (In Taranaki Subdivision). Alexander, J. R., Ararata, Hawera .. 914 1,047 Armstrong, Charles, Nolantown, Hawera .. 1,400 1,200 Baker, J. H. (rural delivery), Hawera .. 2,042 2,278 Barkla, J. T., Hawera .. .. .. 1,869 1,889 Barr, H., Scott Road, Hawera .. .. 203 250 Beard, D. (Walter Doole, Manager), Ararata, 7,782 6,961 Hawera Bremer, A. L., Wingrove Road, Ngaere .. 1,615 2,084 Bremer, Phil, Okaiawa .. .. .. 753 869 Brewer, H. W., Hawera .. .. 2,954 2,492 Buckley, R., Ararata, Hawera .. .. 163 299 Buckrell, Percy E., Whakamara, Hawera .. 517 567 Buckrell, S. P., Whakamara, Hawera .. 138 145 Buist, l)r.. High Street, Hawera .. .. 945 1,105 Campbell Bros., Manutahi .. .. — 1,388 Condon, J., Skeet Road, Matapu .. .. — 50 Corcoran, W., Hawera .. .. .. 2,652 2,261 Corrigan, J. R., " The Oaks," Hawera .. 325 321

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Haweka Cotjnty—continued. Da vies, A. J., and Sons (rural delivery), 509 656 Whakamara, Hawera Death and Sons (rural delivery), Ararata, 715 845 < Hawera Douglas, R. B., Box 61, Hawera .. 1,825 1,565 Douglas, W. and B. B., Box 61, Hawera .. 2,257 2,529 Duckworth, W. A., Ararata, Hawera .. 766 998 Dunlop, 0. J. (Estate of), (Jas. Dunlop, 722 819 Trustee), Meremere Dunlop, W., Meremere .. .. .. 181 163 Edwards, D., Okaiawa .. .. .. 110 100 Edwards, William, Mokoia .. .. 700 720 I Egmont Agricultural and Pastoral Associa- 263 119 tion, Nelson Street, Hawera Egmont Racing Club (E. P. Cox, Secretary), j 200 245 Hawera Forbes, J. and G. I., Normanby .. ... 996 944 Forbes, John, Normanby .. .. 1,105 942 Foreman, W. G., Hawera .. .. 700 1,126 Geary Bros, (e/o J. T. Young), Meremere.. j 1,325 1,186 Gibbons, E., Manawapori Road, Hawera .. I 300 222 Harris Bros., Okaiawa .. .. .. 1,340 1,016 Hawera Borough Abattoir, Hawera .. < 106 56 Hawken, C., Mokoia .. .. . . 2,292 2,981 Hawken, 0. (c/o Godfrey Ha wken, Box 151, ; 986 1,808 Hawera) Hicks, Robert, Hawera .. .. 125 120 Hunter, M. (Estate of), Maungatiti, Burn- j 2,173 2,239 side, Hawera Hunter, Moore (Estate of), Burnside, Hawera 183 235 Kerrisk, J., Ohangai, Hawera .. .. 855 916 Knuckley, R. J., Rawhitiroa, Eltham .. 67 Nil Lander, J., Ohangai .. .. .. 632 930 Lander, John and Owen, Ohangai, Hawera 980 730 Larcom, A. and S., Ararata, Hawera .. 3,973 4,222 Lillecrapp, C. H., South Road, Hawera .. 150 95 Livingston, Fred, Inaha, Hawera .. 20 Nil Livingston, H., Box 123, Hawera .. 19 20 Livingston, J. A., Werenui, Hawera .. 679 1,008 Lysaght, B. C. (Punarima), Mokoia .. 1,780 1,426 Lysaght, B. 0. (Tongahoe Valley), Mokoia 1,075 1,046 Marsh, C.', Ararata, Hawera .. .. 630 625 Marsh, C. F., Ararata, Hawera .. .. j 570 600 Martin, J. A., Omoana .. .. .. ! 350 550 Mathis, Joseph, Ararata Road, Hawera .. , 4,539 3,780 Mills, F., Tokaora, Hawera .. .. 372 442 Murphy, Mrs. E„ Meremere .. .. ! 251 269 Murray, J. F-, South Road, Hawera .. j 260 Nil Nairn and Sons, Omoana, via Eltham .. | 1,266 1,275 Norman, Ed., Ararata .. .. .. 100 100 Ogle, Garfield, Ararata, Hawera .. .. 41 102 Oughton, J. S., Okaiawa .. .. 29 8 Patterson, J. J., Winks Road, Manaia .. '— 1,400 Pease, J. J., Box 82, Hawera .. .. 472 Prior, B., Whakamara .. .. .. j 169 56 Railton and Nixon, Hawera .. .. J 2,071 1,597 Rayner, Mrs. Ellen Murch, Ngawhina Road, 15 Nil Ararata, Hawera Reville, George, Farmer, Ararata .. — 106 Roberts, M., Inaha .. .. .. —__ 20 Roberts, W. J., Ararata, Hawera .. 255 764 Robertson, A. G., Ararata, Hawera .. 873 589 Robertson, A. G., Pukatea, Ararata, Hawera 1,373 1,537 Robertson, J. A., Ohangai .. .. 334 326 Saunders, B., Fraser Road, Hawera .. ] 609 843 Scott Bros., Whakamara .. .. 369 406 Shearer, John A., Normanby Road, Okaiawa — 93 Slater, W. H., Ohangai Road, Hawera .. 254 498 Smyth, Norman, Ararata, Hawera .. 1,429 1,587 Spratt, H. and A. E., Waihi Road, Hawera 990 1,167 Stevenson, J. F., Manaia .. .. 1,531 1,990 Surrey, T. R., Hawera .. .. .. 254 Nil Tarrant, Thomas C., Ararata, Hawera .. 1,710 1,945 Tonks, A. S. (Estate of), (c/o S. C. Tonks), ! 870 732 Hawera Wallace, Garfield, Meremere .. .. 614 542 Ward, A., Okaiawa .. .. .. 325 312 Wells,W. T., Manaia .. .. .. 648 475 Williams Bros., Meremere .. .. 4,415 3,950 Williams, W. O., Taiporohenui, Hawera .. 418 412 Wilson, T., Ararata, Hawera .. .. 73 70 Winks, James, Hawera .. .. .. 976 959 Winks, T. A., Ararata, Hawera .. .. 545 526 83,909 88,358

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. WAIMATE WEST COUNTY (In Taranaki Subdivision). Aroa and Sons, Mangawhero Road, Auroa i 145 224 Campbell, John, Poverty Bay Flat, Manaia 172 91 Deegan, J. M., Auroa Road, Auroa .. 46 24 Keppel, M., South Road, Manaia .. 36 14 Langford, A., Manaia Road; Manaia .. | 20 Nil Long, E., Manaia .. .. .. I — 200 Mace, L. F., Rama Road, Kaupokonui .. I 10 Nil Patterson, J. J., Winks Road, Manaia .. 40 152 Penman, S. W., Auroa Road, Auroa .. 36 36 Schicker, E., South Road, Kaupokonui .. — 20 Stevenson, James F., Kapuni .. .. 3,250 2,700 Wells, W. T., Manaia .. .. .. 330 400 Young, J. E., South Road, Otakeho .. ■ 284 Nil | 4,369 3,861 PATEA COUNTY (In Wanganui Subdivision). Aiken, J. A., Waverley .. .. .. 688 723 Aiken, R. S., Waverley .. .. .. ' 610 630 Aiken, W. N., Waverley .. .. 592 721 Aitkin, G., Waverley .. .. .. 1,126 1,142 Alexander, A., Weymouth Street, New Ply- ! 2,307 1.419 mouth Alexander and McMurray, Waverley .. 2,300 1,783 Alexander and McMurray, Whenuakura .. 398 300 Alexander, G. H., Momahaki, Waverley .. 4,180 Nil Alexander, G. H. (Buenos Ayres), Wai- — 2,736 totara Alexander, G. H., Waikare, Waitotara .. — 2,436 Alexander, W. F., Waverley .. .. 1,764 1,450 Allen. L. G., The Lakes, Waitotara .. 1,452 1,521 Allen, W. A., Alton .. .. .. 767 1,056 Alley and Stevens, Moeawatea, Waverley .. 1,117 1,042 Andrews, H. W., Railway P.O., Whenuakura 692 778 Annabell, J. R., and Sons, Pamauma, Nga- 531 569 matapouri Annabell, J. R., and Sons, " Waimiti," Nga- 1,193 1,187 matapouri Armstrong, A. J., Alton .. .. 68 23 Back, William, Patea .. .. . . 1,083 1,150 Baker, J. H., South Road, Hawera .. 152 166 Barrow Bros, (c/o S. Barrow), Waverley .. j 2,753 2,852 Bell, C. W. D., Ngamatapouri .. .. 1,816 1,772 Belton, W. G., Ngutuwera .. .. I 2,179 1,445 Besley, F. E. P., Whenuakura .. .. j 435 433 Besley, F. E. P., The Grove, Whenuakura.. 1 373 242 Besley, H. M., Whenuakura .. .. 6 Nil Blake, R., Waverley .. .. .. 66 180 Bourke, J. T., Whenuakura .. .. j 60 Nil Bourn and Still, Matukuroa, Patea .. — 1,618 Boyd, E., Omata (rural delivery), Waverley ; — 306 Boyer, H., Waverley . . .. .. | 155 I 144 Bradley, L. A., Bo* 33, Waverley .. j 1,723 1,323 Bremer, G. F. (Estate of), Whenuakura .. 1,230 Nil Bremer, R., Sons, and Co., Waverley .. 2,567 2,580 Brewer Bros., " Waihau," Waitotara .. 3,626 3,125 Brewer Bros., Waikare, Waitotara .. 1,813 1,145 Brewer, G. H., Whenuakura, Patea .. — 1,500 Brown, C. J., Waverley.. . . .. 489 577 Bruce Bros., Okotuku (c/o W. Bruce, j 877 1,059 Box 189, Wanganui) Campbell, James D., Moeawatea, Waverley i 940 738 Campbell, P. J. and C., Manutahi .. , 1,904 1, 307 Caverhill, C. R., and Co., Ridge Road, Wai- > — 294 totara Chatterton, W., Matukuroa .. .. 100 122 Chesswas, —, Makakaho, Waitotara .. 800 519 Chesswas, A. G., Kaimanuka .. .. 730 1,420 Chesswas, F., Ngamatapouri, Upper Waito- 760 583 tara Chesswas, F., Ngamatapouri, Upper Waito- 940 794 tara Chesswas, W., Kaimanuka .. .. 744 900 Cobbe, J. G., The Hill, Feilding .. .. 1,800 Nil Cole, A. C., Moeawatea .. .. .. 358 257 Collier, H., Uplands, St. John's Hill, Wanga- 1,881 1,422 nui Connor, R. M., Waitotara .. .. 1,127 738 Cox, B., Ngutuwera .. .. .. j 2,020 2,073 Crawshaw and Bonde, Waitotara .. j 223 1,912 Crawshaw and Bonde, Waitotara .. 1,860 259 Crawshaw, J., Orangimea, Waitotara .. j 480 549 Daniell, G. E. S., Waitotara .. .. 1 651 1,188

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WEST COAST SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Pate A County—continued. Dassler, A. V., Waverley .. ] ,070 1,130 Dassler, Richard, Waitotara .. .. 272 356 Davidson, S. G. and E. H., Matukuroa, I 2,576 2,624 Whenuakura Davis, T. I., Waverley .. .. 58 13 Davis, W. J., P.O. Box 58, Waverley .. 41 30 De Luen, F., Orangimea, Waitotara .. 1,325 1,228 Dickie and Wallace, Waverley .. .. 3,508 3,878 Downs and Cave, Ngutuwera .. .. 491 603 Duncan, A. (c/o W. Cowan, Manager), Nga- 1,195 1,280 matapouri Edgecombe Bros., Ngutuwera .. .. 955 1,582 Elmslie Bros., Hillside (Braemore and Ka- 5,200 5,546 para Properties), Waverley Farr, James, Waverley .. .. 477 6 Featherstone, J., Waitotara .. .. 150 Nil Finer, F. J., Ngutuwera .. .. 24 Nil Fleming Bros., Wanganui .. .. 1,197 641 Foreman, H. J., Alton .. .. .. 35 Nil Foreman, Thomas, Alton .. .. 505 532 Foreman, T. T., Alton .. .. .. 413 393 Fowler, P. H., Okotuku, Waverley .. 1,417 1,471 Fryer, J., Hawera .. .. .. 683 Nil Gibbs, James, Alton .. .. .. 101 103 Gilligan, S., Patea .. .. .. 386 370 Gower, S., Mount View, Patea .. .. 114 82 Grantham, D. (Estate of), Okotuku,Waverley 285 255 Greaves, F., Hurleyville .. .. 1,468 1,640 Hamilton L. R., and Estate of H. Hamilton, 1,085 1,332 Manutahi Hamilton, L. R., and Estate of H. Hamilton, 1,170 1,136 Manutahi Hammond, Mis. E. M., Kohi, Waverley .. 935 470 Harden Bros., Nukuhau, Waverley .. 2,370 2,416 Harper, G. I., Waverley .. . . 441 615 . Harvey, B. W., Kohinoor, Waverley .. 759 407 Harvey, B. W., Waverley .. .. 1,585 1,577 Hawker, A. K., Ngutuwera, Waverley .. 204 240 Hawkins, C. J., Waitotara .. .. 870 1,257 Hayes, A. J., Gloag, Waverley .. .. j 450 680 Hayes, W. H., Waverley . . .. j 450 I 600 Heal, G. H., Weraweraaonga Road, via Wai- j 909 , Nil totara Hickford, Frank, Moeawatea, Waverley .. 6 j Nil Hicks, W., Ngutuwera .. .. .. ; 190 193 Hicks, Wilfred, Ngutuwera .. .. j 775 940 Hilliar, William George, Matukuroa, Patea 660 670 Hogg, A., Oika, Waverley .. .. 300 480 Hone, A. S., Waverley .. .. .. 557 628 Honeyfield, C. R. and I., Patea .. .. 2,945 2,743 Hooper, Frederick, Ngutuwera .. .. 1,570 2,970 Hopkinson and Campbell, Kohi, Waverley ] ,020 1,224 Hopkinson, M., Kohi, Waverley .. .. 183 243 Hughes, R. H., Moeawatea, Waverley .. 925 752 Hughes, S. H., Moeawatea .. .. — 379 Hughes, W. N., Kohi, Waverley . . .. 508 1,192 Hunt, W. R., Rosemount, Waverley .. 481 910 Hunter, George, Waverley .. .. 364 255 Hurley, Jeremiah, Matukuroa, Patea .. 1,451 1,506 Hurley, T., Whenuakura .. .. 2 21 Huston Bros., Kakaramea .. .. 1,291 1,555 Hyland, C. S., Waitotara .. .. 908 1,045 Ion, Mara, Waverley .. .. .. 606 769 Jackson, Rayney, Waverley .. .. 1,762 1,930 James Bros., Taumatatahi, Kai Iwi .. 1,905 2,057 Jarvis, D. C., Waitotara.. .. .. 700 1,230 Johnston Bros., Pine Terrace, Box 13, 672 759 Waverley* Johnston, S. D., Okotuku, Waverley .. 478 391 Johnston, W. J., Okotuku, Waverley .. 72 295 Jones, A. C., Hurley ville .. .. 565 758 Jones, Alfred, Ngamatapouri .. .. 1,850 2.109 Jones, W. G., Patea .. .. .. 26 40 Joynt, K. F., Ngamatapouri .. 660 870 Kauika, Moe, Ngamatapouri . „ .. 32 20 Kendall, Thomas, Whenuakura ... .. 77 51 Kennedy, J., and Sons, Waverley .. 79 122 King, Newton (Limited), Stratford .. 774 796 Kuhfuss, George, Whenuakura .. .. 320 319 Laird, A. S., Orangimea .. 1,940 2,410 Laird, E., Ngutuwera .. ... .. 168 315 Larmer, J. J., Waverley .. .. 10 5 Larmer, J., Waverley .. .. .. 810 824 Laiv-en Bros., Taumatatahi .., 2,580 2,830

No. of Sheep on >, April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Patea County—continued. Leahy Bros., Pauao, Waitotara .. .. 3,553 25 Leith, Alexander, Orangimea .. .. 1,050 1,347 Loftus, L>. H., Whenuakura .. .. 200 150 Lupton, D., Waverley .. .. .. 1,272 1,310 Lupton, D., Omahina, Box 15, Waverley .. 2,160 2,038 Lupton, G., Lakeside, Box 50, Waverley .. 735 915 Lupton, Isaac, Box 12, Waverley .. 1,935 1,236 Lupton, Isaac, Lakeside, Waverley .. 1,423 2,410 Lupton, J., Waitangi, Waverley .. .. 1,100 893 Lupton, J., Waverley .. .. .. 1,125 1,114 Lupton, T., Waverley .. .. .. 907 1,050 Macpherson, E. T., Kohi, Waverley .. 1,914 1,950 Martin, John, Moeawatea, Waverley .. 25 80 Mason, V. E., Moeawatea, Waverley .. 263 934 Mason, V. E., Chathon, Waverley .. 200 100 Matthews, P. O., Waverley .. .. 3,010 2 S 621 Matthews, W-, Kaiku, Waverley .. .. 1,066 1,134 McCarthy Bros., Hurleyville .. .. 5,281 6,947 McCarty, Hugh, Manutahi .. .. 481 497 McGlashan, A., Riminui, Upper Waitotara — 550 McGregor, Gregor, Waitotara .. .. 908 1,076 McKnight, W., Waitotara .. .. 1,096 400 McRae, S. C., Patea .. .. .. 119 23 Menefy, C. S., Ngamatapouri .. .. 244 610 Middleton, Hugh, Waverley .. .. 1,062 612 Miller and Kennedy, Rimunui Station, Wai- 4,355 3,670 totara Miller, R. H., Opaku (rural mail) .. — 382 Muldrock, V., Hurleyville .. .. 782 712 Neilson, Robert, Wanganui East.. .. 813 507 Nelson, N, Hurleyville .. .. .. — 580 Newland Bros., Waverley .. .. 2,341 2,500 Newman, A. G., Westmere . . .. 250 478 Oliver, C., Kohi, Waverley .. .. 515 595 O'Reilley, J. and P., Waverley .. .. 950 1,012 O'Reilly, C., Ngutuwera, Waverley .. 310 407 O'Sullivan, Mrs. E., Manutahi ,. .. 88 80 Paget, T. L., Waverley .. .. .. 1,065 1,262 Palmer, F. R., Waverley .. .. 1,340 1,409 Parkinson, Ben, Box 4, Waverley .. 132 177 Parsons, Edmund, " Sandridge," Waitotara 1,822 1,683 Parsons, P., Whenuakura .. .. 181- 106 Paterson, John, Moeawatea .. .. 1,029 Nil Paterson, W., Patea .. .. .. 550 697 Patterson, J. A., Ngamatapouri .. .. 1,696 2,033 Pearce, A., Deer Park, Kakaramea .. 847 1,082 Pearce, F. K., Ten Ridges, Upper Waitotara, 4,900 4,746 Ngamatapouri Pearce, G. V., Castlehill, Kakaramea .. 1,260 1,809 Pearce, G. V., Ngutuwera, Kakaramea .. 700 750 Pearce, J. S. (Estate of), Whenuakura, Patea 2,713 2,380 Peat, Jack, Ngamatapouri .. .. 6,518 7,774 Pepper, H., Waverley .. .. .. 968 917 Powell, William, Kohi .. .. .. 120 120 Reardon Bros., Weraweraonga, Waitotara 377 331 Rhodes and Godby, Ngamatapouri .. — 1,563 Robertson Bros., " Campie Glen," Waverley 1,065 1,072 Robertson, D., Waverley .. .. 786 757 Robertson, James, Waverley .. .. 1,164 1,251 Ross Bros., Ngamatapouri .. .. 578 450 Ross, C. P. M., Mataimoana .. .. 744 39 Ross, C. P. M., " Pitealnie," Waverley .. 37 706 Ross, C. M., Upper Waitotaia .. .. 100 100 Ross, E. C., Kaimanuka .. .. 480 901 Scott Bros., Omahina, Waverley.. .. 1,003 1,015 Scown, R. G. and F. J., Hurleyville .. 1,466 980 Sheahan, John, Patea .. .. .. 404 634 Sheahan Bros, (c/o F. Sheahan), Whenuakura — 584 Shield, J., and Sons, Whenuakura .. 402 250 Shultz, 0. H., Hurleyville .. .. 493 737 Smith, C. V., Omahina, Waverley .. 634 613 Smitheram, J., Hurleyville .. .. — 505 Smitheram, L. and J., Hurleyville .. 1,109 ' 858 Soland, S., Kohi .. .. .. — 11 Sorensen, Peter C., Omata Vale, Waverley 2,779 2,593 Southcombe, W. H., Patea .. .. 68 18 Spratt, G. P., Waverley .. .. 730 637 Stevenson, J. (Estate of), P.O. Box 194, 423 363 Wanganui Stewart, D. and G., Waverley .. .. 245 330 Strachan, A., Waverley .. .. 1,227 : 1,135 Studholme and Gresson, Mangawhio, Wai- 2,055 1,925 totara Sutherland, D., Fordell .. .. 100 Nil

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9—H. 238.

No. of Sheep on April 30,1 April 30 1927. 1928. l_ Patea County—continued. Symes, Albert E., Waverley .. .. 2,582 2,886 Talbott, T., Okotuku, Waverley .. .. 387 431 Tarawene, T., Waitotara . . .. 133 102 Tarrant, C. C., Waverley .. .. 867 878 Tarrant, F. S., Kakaramea .. .. 15 Nil Taylor and Richards, Manutahi .. .. 1,836 1,141 Taylor, John R., Hurleyville, Manutahi .. 851 Nil Taylor, J. R., Taumaha, Manutahi . . 1,937 2,121 Tennent, P. D., Farmer, Waverley .. 579 1,070 Tennent, P. W., Farmer, Waverley . . 1,038 584 Thomas, A. N., Rangitat.au, Waitotara .. 380 450 Thorne Bros., Nukuhau, Waverley .. 366 Nil Train, F., Waitotara .. .. .. 500 502 Tuffiu, John, St. Helena, Waitotara .. 320 200 Verry, John H., Waitotara .. .. 910 1,050 Waldie, D. C., jun. (private bag), Waitotara 37 10 Walker, Alex., Ngutuwera .. .. 244 254 Walker, D., Kohi, Waverley .. .. 990 993 Walkington, A. J., Waverley .. .. 1,733 1,780 Wall, W. H., Waverley . . .. .. 51 39 Ward, F., Kaimanuka .. .. .. 703 653 Watkins, R. A., Waverley .. .. 919 948 Watkins, W. H., Waverley .. .. 663 642 Watt, Miss A. P., Clairmont, Waverley .. 877 639 Waverley and Waitotara Racing Club (the 361 348 Secretary), Waverley Welch, J. M., Kakaramea . . .. 601 668 Willacy, J., Kohi, Waverley .. .. 280 Nil Williams, W. 0., Box 180, Hawera .. 1,271 1,807 Wills, G., Whenuakura, Patea .. .. 1,252 1,176 Wilson, H. J., Waitotara .. .. 790 823 Wilson, T. E., Waitotara .. .. 895 967 Wybourne, J. P., Brookdale, Railway P.O., 816 410 Whenuakura Wybourne, M. C. (Matukuroa), Whenuakura 1.497 1,170 Wybourne, R. D. (Barham), Railway P.O., 4,176 Nil Whenuakura Wybourne, R. D., Waverley .. .. 294 4,000 Wybourne, W. H. (Elslea), Railway P.O., 1»305 1,330 Whenuakura 242,201 245,627 WAITOTARA COUNTY (In Wanganui Subdivision). Alexander, J. G., Maxwelltown .. .. 304 282 Alexander, T. and G., Maxwelltown .. — 1,339 Alexander, T., Maxwelltown .. .. 3,084 1,738 Allen, E., Paparangi, Kai Iwi .. .. 922 2,922 Allen, F. D., Koriniti, Wanganui River .. 159 88 Allen, F. H., Ramahiku, Aramoho .. 1,773 2.091 Allen, T. R. (c/o Public Trustee), Wanganui 107 132 Anderson Bros., Brunswick .. .. 776 1,170 Anderson Bros., Brunswick .. .. 456 448 Barry, M., West mere .. .. .. 420 490 Bayly, H., Westmere . . . . .. 103 123 Best, W., Woodlands, Westmere .. 514 Nil Billinghurst, A. R., Maxwelltown .. 996 858 Billinghurst, C. E., Maxwelltown .. 39 157 Billinghurst, C. S., Maxwelltown.. .. 991 1,256 Birch, H. G., Maxwelltown .. .. 2,482 2,130 Birch, William, Pakaraka, Maxwelltown .. 426 591 Bird, J. E., Te Tuki .. .. .. 828 416 Blair and Hunter, Maxwelltown .. .. 2,378 2,939 Brewer Bros., Waitotara .. .. 1,322 1,800 Brown, R., Westmere .. .. .. 212 290 Bristol, F., Wanganui .. .. .. 543 333 Brown, Harry, Kai Iwi.. .. .. 751 Nil Brown, Mrs. M., Pukerinui, Maxwelltown . . 140 13 Brownlie, C., Kai Iwi .. .. .. 1,137 1,127 Bunting, E. J., Maxwelltown .. . . 503 608 Burgess, E. B., Nukumaru .. .. 1,169 1,268 Burke, James, No. 3 Line, Wanganui .. 600 500 Caddy and Williams, Otakino, Brunswick — 1,177 Campbell, E. A. (c/o H. T. Carver, Manager), 3,500 3,500 Brunswick Campbell, J. G., Brunswick .. .. 273 495 Cave and Co., Tayforth .. .. 2,680 3,100 Cave Bros., Te Korito, Aramoho.. .. 3,435 4,948

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Waitotara Couhty—continued. Cave, H. B., Westmere (rural delivery) . . 306 377 Cave, K. H., Brunswick .. ' .. 1,725 1,957 Clinch, W. S., Box 20, Kai Iwi .. .. — 62 Clinton, R. J., Maxwelltown .. .. 792 1,400 Cobbe, John G., " The Hill," Fielding .. 1,706 1,948 Cobbe, M. (private bag), Kai Iwi .. 947 1,260 Collins, William A., Kai Iwi .. .. 188 161 Connor, R. C. H„ Waipango Station, 8,540 8,975 Raouika Cooper, W. ■!., Post-office, Rapanui .. 463 460 Corliss Bros., Westmere.. .. .. 647 552 Ciipps, L., Rapanui .. .. .. 345 343 Currie, G. M., Koatanui, Kai Iwi .. 1,109 1,602 Currie, T. and J., Pueroa, Brunswick .. 2,391 3,120 Darbyshire, E., Maxwell .. .. 366 400 Darbyshire, H. G., Maxwelltown .. 120 Nil Darbyshire, L. and J., Maxwell .. .. 70 Nil Davies, J., Maxwelltown .. . . 23 34 Dawes, B., Westmere .. .. .. 217 202 Downes, S. H., Matahiwi .. . . 78 Nil Elliot, L„ Kai Iwi . . .. .. 598 1,799 Farley Bros., Paparangi, Kai Iwi .. 1,657 9,580 Farley Bros., Paparangi, Kai Iwi .. 10,060 1,899 Featherstone, Albert (private bag), Te Rimu 495 468 Flower, A., Ranana .. . . . . 162 211 Gardiner, G., Kai Iwi .. .. .. 12 9 Gardiner, W. P. (private bag), Koriniti .. 668 852 Georgetti, Charles, Papaiti .. .. 278 848 Greenaway, J., Holly Lodge Mission Line, — 183 Aramoho Grove, H., Waitotara .. .. .. 812 Nil Guscott, H., Brunswick.. .. .. 40 3 Hamilton, G. C., Hillston Farm, Paranui 494 715 Landing, Wanganui River Handley, A. H., Kai Iwi .. .. 737 693 Handley, C. D., Nukumaru, Waitotara .. 2,229 1,912 Handley, F., Maxwelltown .. .. 2,860 3,595 Handley, George H., Rapanui .. .. 2,253 1,738 Harrison, R. C., Brunswick .. .. 2,488 3,116 ■ Hartwell, J., Box 19, Westmere Rural, 782 1,280 Wanganui Haw T ken, J., Waitotara .. .. .. 750 900 Hayes, H., Nukumaru .. .. 1,068 574 Hindmarsh, H. J. and G. M., Kai Iwi .. 1,380 1,774 Hodges, James, Rapanui .. .. 85 65 Howie, J. G., Te Tuhi, Wanganui River .. 1,550 1,585 Hughes Bros., Puke Ariki, Maxwelltown .. 1,935 2,825 Hume and McRae, Te Mere, Kai Iwi .. 1,925 1,875 Hunter, M., Kai Iwi .. .. .. 1,526 1,636 Hunter, Mrs. C. M., Parkhead, Westmere .. 300 300 Huston, S. and W., Okehu, Maxwelltown .. 824 860 Huwyler, F. H., Kai Iwi .. .. 422 460 Jackson, H. H., Brunswick .. .. 1,157 1,196 James Bros., Kai Iwi .. .. .. 1,022 1,048 James, J. A., Kai Iwi .. .. .. 1,852 1,791 Jensen, C., Brunswick .. .. .. 231 234 Johnston, T. F., Waitotara .. .. 1,391 I 773 Jones Bros., Paparangi, Kai Iwi .. .. 906 j 794 Kempthorne, H. E. (0/0 W. S. Bott, Manager), 1,295 I 2,035 Ahuiti (private bag), Te Tuki, Wanganui River Kitto, A. D., Brunswick .. .. 1 018 912 Knight, J. F., Rangitatau .. .. 2,136 2,036 Knudson, C. K., Kai Iwi .. .. 9 Laird, C. B., Westmere .. .. 120 76 Laird, Robert, Westmere .. .. 968 857 Lang, Mrs. E. C. (e/o Murray, Roberts, and 1,926 j 2,745 Co.), Wanganui Low, W. D., Rapanui .. .. .. 59 1 35 Martin, Ronald, Te Tuhi, Wanganui River 1,235 1,200 Mason, J., Taunoka Landing, Wanganui 754 1 715 River McGregor, Gregor, Waitotara .. .. 1,250 1,185 McKee, William, Woodleigh, Wanganui .. 705 711 McKnight, J., Makiriri .. .. 559 457 McKnight, W., Waitotara .. .. — 940 McMinn, .T., Westmere .. .. .. 156 115 McNab, Charles, Taunoka Landing, Wanga- 450 480 nui River McNie, J. E., Rapanui ... .. .. 882 922 Meads, J., Westmeie .. .. .. 9 25 Monk Bros., Ranana .. .. .. 415 318 Monk, Ernest H., Ranana .. .. 1,044 1,028 Monk, G. H., and Sons, Ranana .. .. 1,428 1,545

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No. of Sheep on April 30,1 April 30, ! 1927. 1928. Waitotara Coumty—continued. Moore, G. F., Rangitatau, Kai Iwi .. 767 2,450 Moore, G. F., Kokoarua, Kai Iwi .. 1,340 1,740 Moore, G. F., Nukumaru and Old Bushy 252 960 Park, Kai Iwi Moore, G. F., Tarapuruhi, Kai Iwi .. 2,422 2,700 Moore, Mrs. K. I., Omarunui, Maxwelltown 52 Nil Moore, Norman F. (rural delivery), Waitotara 5,734 6,196 Moore, W. G., Maxwelltown .. .. 3,718 Nil Morrison Bros., Maxwelltown .. .. 1,840 1,952 Morrison Bros., Puao, Maxwell .. .. — 1,895 Morrison, William, Maxwelltown.. .. 1,515 1,610 Mullins, Gregory, Brunswick .. .. 120 267 Mullins, Gregory, Mangaiti, Tokomaru .. 1,593 1,495 Mullins, A. P., Maxwelltown .. .. 2,036 2,003 Murphy, E. (Executors of), Mangaporau .. 5,850 6,400 Murphy, M. R., Ngamatapouri .. .. 2,800 3,307 Murray, J. M., Brunswick .. .. 29 98 N.Z. Refrigerating Company, Box 282, Wa- 486 615 nganui O'Reilly, J. J., Westmere .. .. 141 117 Paekwood Bros., Te Tuhi, Wanganui River 646 Nil Parsons, E., Waitotara .. .. .. 1,081 1,535 Pearce, G. V., Weraroa, Kakaramea .. 1,135 1,700 Peat, William, Kauaparoa, Brunswick .. 4,130 4,286 Peat, William, Pickwick, Wanganui .. 685 810 Powdrell, J. W. (Raorikia Property), St. 890 1,250 John's Hill, Wanganui Powdrell, J. W. (Ruawaihi Property), St. 1,120 1,479 John's Hill, Wanganui Powdrell, S. (Brunswick Property), St. 365 465 John's Hill, Wanganui Power, D., Papaiti, Mission Line, Aramoho 109 215 Punch, J. P., Raetihi .. .. .. 1,250 1,340 Reid, James, Waipuna, Brunswick .. 1,045 1,219 Reid, M. M., Marahau, Nukumaru .. 1,312 1,373 Reid, W. H., Marahau, Nukumaru .. 3,492 4,150 Remington, T. M., Westmere .. .. 116 211 Richardson, A. H., Brunswick .. .. 193 212 Richardson, R., Mararau, Brunswick .. 80 610 Richardson, R., Brunswick .. .. 556 176 Ross, C. K. and W. K., Paparangi .. 1,325 1,321 Ross, D., Bushy Park, Brunswick .. 3,100 470 Ross, D., Bushy Park, Rapanui .. .. 1,350 4,150 Ross, Robert, Toi Farm, Brunswick .. 651 727 Rukuwai, Raku, Mokai, Kai Iwi .. — 12 Russell, C. G., Ratahau (private bag), Nuku- 393 317 maru Russell, Geoige S., Rapanui .. .. 43 83 Savell, F. W., Pipiriki .. .. .. 1,003 1,796 Sherriff, L. P., Westmere .. .. 196 496 Sherrifi, L. P., Westmere, Wanganui .. — 300 Shields, A., Papaiti, Aramoho .. .. 255 325 Sim, G., Ngutuwera .. .. .. 40 39 1 Simson, H. 'D. C., Te Tuhi .. .. 902 716 Smith, Claud, Tauwhare (rural delivery), 910 877 1 Brunswick 1 Smith, Claud, Wainui (rural delivery), 390 407 Brunswick 1 Smith, William E. (rural delivery), Westmere 212 446 1 Stevenson and Cave (c/o Mr. A. N. Cave), 4,345 4,417 1 Brunswick 1 Stevenson, M. J., Brunswick .. .. 1,125 1,087 ' Sutherland, N. (private bag), Waitotara .. 3,472 3,340 1 Taylor, H. C., Westmere .. .. 157 314 1 Taylor, J. J., Marua, Westmere .. .. 1,472 1,357 1 Train, F. and S., Waitotara .. .. 1,711 Nil 1 Train, F. E., Waitotara.. .. .. — 1,334 Train, S., Waitotara .. .. .. — 1,250 Turner Bros., Brunswick .. .. 1,818 2,034 Ward, J. P. (private bag), Tangahoe .. 1,010 1,927 1 Watson, William, Papaiti .. .. 239 300 Webb Bros., Lansdowne, Brunswick .. 919 894 1 Wells, S. C., Maxwell .. .. .. 1,593 1,736 Wells, W. S., Brunswick .. .. 441 477 J White, R. 0., Maxwelltown .. .. 1,080 1,059 ] Wickham, P. L., Riverbank, Wanganui .. 482 322 1 Williams and Davidson (c/o River Steamer), 400 Nil 1 Wanganui Williams Bros, (private bag), Wanganui .. 3,062 2,820 1 Wilson Bros., Kai Iwi .. . . .. 600 810 Winter, A. E. (rural delivery), Waitotara .. — 11 1 1 198,019 219,917 1 ]

No. of Sheep on April 3U, I April 30 1927. I 1928. WAIMARINO COUNTY (In Wanganui Subdivision). Aird, J., jun., Oaklands, Raetihi .. .. 562 Nil Aird, L. B., Oaklands, Raetihi .. .. 283 309 Aislabie, J. L., Ruatiti .. .. .. 240 660 Allen, R., and Co., Ohakune . . .. 175 200 Anderson, F. L., Pipiriki .. .. 4,885 5,670 Anderson, G., Raetihi .. .. .. 91 80 Anderson, J. E., Box 9, Taihape .. 205 Nil Angus, H. J., Orautoha.. .. .. 575 583 Ani Hoori, Mrs., Ranana .. .. 235 147 Aotea Maori Land Board (c/o G. McGregor, 9,083 11,050 Manager), Morikau Farm (private bag), Wanganui River Appleyard and Prentice, Lake Road, Oha- 29 45 kune Ashmore, A., Makino Road, Raetihi .. 968 1,404 Aw burn Bros., Ruatiti, Raetihi .. .. 2,178 1,736 Baddeley Bros., Orautoha Road, Raetihi .. 2,106 1,915 Ball, C. H., Box 47, Raetihi .. .. 621 530 Barrow, C. A., Raetihi .. .. .. 650 723 Barrow, C. A., Pipiriki Road, Raetihi .. 375 536 Barton, C. I., Raetihi (c/o R. E. Beckett).. 357 Nil Bartrum, G. N., Box 5, Makirikiri, Wanganui 5,640 6,000 Bates, D., Raetihi .. .. .. 183 175 Beard, S., Te Ore Ore, via Raetihi .. 916 Nil Beckett, E. R., Raetihi.. .. .. 4,115 5,107 I Bell, Robert A., Box 37, Raetihi .. 235 Nil Bell, W. D. and R. B. (private bag), Raetihi 2,436 2,757 Bennett and Gibson, Mangapurua, Wanga- 778 Nil nui River Bennett, P. H. S., Mangapurua, Wanganui — 841 River Bernard, M. J., Ruatiti, Raetihi .. .. 792 787 Berry, M. H., Horopito .. .. 578 544 Berry, Mrs. A. G., Raetihi .. .. 68 44 Berry, S. J., Raetihi .. .. .. 754 610 Bettjemann, F., Mangapurua .. .. 1,009 1,063 Birch, G. G. C., Middle Road, Raetihi .. 793 Nil Bolstad, J. H., Ruatiti .. .. .. 676 Nil Bolton, H. E., Mangapurua .. .. 750 840 Bowick, F. C. (c/o F. R. Howie), Pukeroa, 220 330 via Hunterville Boyd, Dr. R. J., Ponana, Ore Ore, Raetihi 1,218 1,791 Bright, F. J., Mangatiti Landing, Wanganui 510 705 River Bristol, F., Wanganui .. .. .. 1,726 1,752 Brown, Mrs. C. B., Murumuru, Raetihi .. — 668 Brown, R., Westmere, Wanganui .. 3,400 , 3,420 Brown, T. H., Mangatiti, via Raetihi .. 624 554 Buckland, S., Mangapurua .. .. 150 165 Burns Estate (c/o Mr. Clarkson), (private 982 936 bag), Raetihi Campbell, A. M., Matahiwi (private bag), 2,926 3,470 Wanganui River Cave and Wicksteed, Box 336, Wanganui 3,018 3,039 Chadwick, Mrs. E. E. (c/o H. S. Chadwick), 459 788 (private bag), Raetihi Chadwick, H. S. (private bag), Raetihi . . 527 507 Chittock, J. F., Karioi .. .. .. 238 j 376 Ciochette, J. R., Raetihi . . .. 153 1 100 Cootes, P. A., Ruatiti .. .. .. 465 608 Craig, D., St. John's Hill, Wanganui .. 1,410 1,372 Craik, J., Ruatiti .. .. .. 530 ' Nil Cresswell, R. M., Oruakukara Road, Raetihi 2,132 1,732 Croton, R., Ruatiti .. .. .. 408 Nil Cullinane, David (private bag), Karioi .. 5,875 4,337 Davey, A. E., Jerusalem, Wanganui River 2,339 2,740 Davey and Michel, Jerusalem .. .. 535 Nil Davis, Mrs. G. M. (private bag), Raetihi .. 523 508 Duigan and Co. (c/o R. T. Scott), (private 2,446 2,195 bag), Raetihi Duigan Bros, (c/o R. Black), Te Akaka, 5,466 5,373 Karioi Duigan, C. L., Wanganui .. .. — 1,195 Duncan, C., No. 2 Line, Wanganui .. 446 445 Duncan, J. M., Ruatiti .. .. .. — 4 Duncan, W. McA., Karioi .. .. 2,000 Nil Dunraore, H. W., Middle Road, Raetihi .. 469 Nil Duthie, A. J., and Co., Matahiwi, via Wanga- 4,650 4,920 nui Dwyer, John, Ohakune .. .. 438 404 Edwards, G. F., Raetihi .. 1,000 1,275 Elder, P. A., Rakautangi, Raetihi .. 728 Nil Fetzer, Mrs. Annie, Kopurutuku, Ohakune 696 656

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. I Waimamno County—continued. Fissenden, R., Pipipi Road, Raetihi .. 186 Nil Forsyth, Mrs. J. F., Ore Ore, via Raetihi .. 3,840 3,684 Foster, 1). L., Ohakune . . .. .. 51 75 Friedrich, H. E., Middle Road, Raetihi .. — 755 Fulton, W., Kakatahi .. .. .. | 2,620 2,780 Gardner, L., Ruatiti .. .. .. j 1,390 Nil Geraghty, M., Raetihi . . .. .. 82 £56 Gibbens, A. B. (c/o G. Colthart, private bag), — 3,704 Raetihi Gibson, R. L., 2 Selwyn Street, Wanganui 3,407 3,608 Goldfinch, G. J., jun., Ohakune .. .. 2,436 2,021 Gould, Mrs. V. K. (c/o Messrs. Fullerton, 1,301 1,421 Smith and Co., Marton) Gower, H., Lakes Road, Ohakune .. — 487 Gregg, C. W., Ruatiti .. .. .. 1,998 1,462 Grice, E. W., jun., Upper Retaruke, Kaitieke 394 156 Gripp, H. M., Raetihi .. .. .. 644 762 Hadley, R. H., Murumuru .. .. 485 678 Hall, Edwin, Hunterville .. .. 2,600 1,811 Hammer, F., Wade's Landing, Wanganui 405 430 River Hancock, F. E., Mangatiti .. .. 650 Nil Handley, J., jun., Mangaeturoa, Raetihi .. 733 761 Hansen, M. M., B., and F., Raetihi .. -— 193 Harris, A. B. and H. H., Marua, Ruatiti .. 1,958 2,212 Harris, A. B., Okakurea, Raetihi .. 1,319 1,261 Harris Bros., Karioi .. .. .. 1,009 932 Harris Bros. (Barry's Farm), Raetihi .. 247 Nil Harris Bros. (Ellery's Farm), Raetihi .. 137 Nil Harris, H. H. and A. B., Taonui, Rae- 1,910 2,084 tihi Hellawell, C. H., Mangapurua .. .. 558 1,114 Hill and Patterson (c/o M. F. Hill), Ohakune i 319 144 Holt, R., and Sons, Box 95, Hastings .. 1,139 1,109 Hoori Hami, Ranana . . .. .. 278 163 Hopkinson, Mrs. L., Raetihi .. .. 1,192 1,290 Horn, C. P., Ohakune .. .. .. 37 Nil Houghton, C. G., Raetihi .. .. 2,035 2,371 Hunter, J. R., Ore Ore .. .. .. 2,205 2,228 Hynes, B., Ruatiti .. .. .. 738 1,027 Jackson, F. R., and Co., Raetihi .. .. 503 1,256 Jamieson, James, Mangaeturoa .. .. 1,144 1,286 Jenkins, H., Raetihi .. .. .. 33 41 Jensen, A. W., Ruatiti, Raelihi .. .. 2,432 1,572 Johnston and Son, Pipiriki .. .. 1,650 1,739 Johnston, Edward, Murumuru .. .. 35 Nil Johnstone and Wise, Mangatiti Landing, ; 152 Nil Wanganui River Lacy, J. S., Te Rata, Wanganui River .. 2,660 3,260 Lance and Co., Raetihi .. .. .. 916 989 Leitch, Moorhead, Raetihi .. .. 428 342 Littlewood, H. W., Para para, Raetihi .. 270 495 Lovenfosse, H., Raetihi.. .. .. 832 700 Low, Mrs. J. B., Mangatiti Landing, Wa- 847 605 nganui River Lowrv, Michael, Pipiriki .. . . — 786 Lynch Bros., Raetihi .. .. .. 1,525 1,364 Lynch, C. D., Raetihi .. .. . . 583 590 Lynch, R. W., Raetihi .. .. .. — 305 Macphail, D. C., Raetihi .. .. 1,370 Nil Maddison, A., Middle Road, Raetihi .. 194 190 Makara Land Co. (c/o IC. C. Guthrie, Middle — 697 Road), Raetihi Malpas Bros., Karioi .. .. .. — 1,509 Manson, H. J., Raetihi .. .. .. 2,346 2,109 Mason, D. (Estate of), (c/o W. Coleman), 6,199 6,120 Kakatahi McArthur, Thomas, Raetihi .. .. 1,078 1,117 McAulifie, T. J., Pukekaha, Raetihi .. 480 260 McCoubrie Bros., Box 31, Raetihi .. 1,419 1,402 McDonald, H. (private bag), Mangapurua, 562 810 via Pipiriki McDonald, J. S„ Karioi .. .. 1,800 980 McDonnell, P. and J., Rangiwaea, Karioi .. 7,060 8,908 McDougall, R., Ohakune .. .. 299 276 McGregor, D. S. (J. Winks, Manager), Rae- 4,354 4,127 tihi Mclndoe, A., Ruatiti, Raetihi .. .. 2,775 2,759 McLean, D. D., Ore Ore, Raetihi.. .. 3,625 3,862 McLean, J. R., Ore Ore, Raetihi .. .. 1,000 1,500 McLean, T. E., Oruakukura .. .. 1,245 1,222 McNie, F., Glenalpine, Orautoha.. .. 1,656 1,485 McNie, Frank, Orautoha .. .. 978 1,103 McNie, W., Raetihi .. .. .. 1,329 1 1,087 |

No. of Sheep on i April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Waimarino County—continued. Merson, Walter, Ohakune .. .. 202 152 Meyer, August, Orautoha, Raetihi .. 1,174 958 Meyer, L. G., Orautoha, Raetihi .. .. —■ 253 Milbank, A., Murumuru .. .. 568 410 Miles, K. M. (Estate of), and Te Kowhai 2,939 3,201 Development Company (Limited), (c/o F. W. Savell), Pipiriki Millar, R. G., Ohakune .. .. .. 813 815 Mitchinson Bros, and Bolt, Raetihi .. 1,548 1,686 Morgan, S. J., Pipiriki .. .. .. 1,300 867 Morton, Joseph A., Waituhe, Ohakune .. j 458 416 Mosen Estate (c/o F. McNie), Orautoha .. i 528 498 Mosen, Mrs. E. M., Motiti Road, Raetihi .. 322 304 Mowat Bros., Mangapurua .. .. 1,357 1,048 Murray and Gibbons (private bag), Raetihi 3,409 Nil Murray, P. C., Makaranui .. .. — 394 Neal, J. R., Raetihi .. .. . . 173 133 Nicol, F., Rangataua .. .. .. 701 ' 434 O'Cavenagh, P. W., Ruatiti .. .. 1,020 Nil O'Connor, J., Orautoha, Raetihi .. .. 235 727 O'Neill, A. P., Ore Ore, Raetihi .. .. 767 Nil O'Neill Bros. (T. M. Barnott, Manager), | 5,778 5,201 Ruatiti . j O'Neill, Mrs. Mary, Ore Ore .. .. —-J 663 O'Neill, Patrick, Murumuru .. .. | 2,052 3,150 O'Neill, T., and Sons, Kakatahi .. .. (14,108 14,700 Owen, A. C., Makaranui .. .. I — 133 Pearce and Pearce, Ore Ore, Raetihi .. j 5,991 6,080 Pearson, R., Ohakune .. .. .. j 1,904 1,285 Pepper and Nicholson, Wanganui .. 306 840 Perham, Larsen, and Co., Rangataua .. 3,919 3,280 Perrett and Bradley, Raetihi, Oruaku- 1,609 1,547 kura Pike, H. R„ Raetihi .. .. .. 2,642 2,953 Powell, Mrs. C. G., Karioi .. .. 1,367 982 Price, G. H., Pukekaha, Raetihi .. .. 527 458 Proude, P., Pakihi . . .. . . 320 300 Punch, F., Raetihi .. .. .. 328 Nil Punch, Frank, Rangataua .. .. 584 664 Punch, J. F., Raetihi .. .. .. 1,307 1,201 Quin, J., Ruatiti .. .. .. 305 Nil Randle, O., Rangataua .. .. .. — 786 Read, A. H., Ohakune .. .. .. 242 312 Remus, W., Rangataua.. .. .. 4 Nil Richardson, C., Ohakune .. .. 53 45 Risk Company (Limited), Raetihi .. 2,071 2,033 Sands, A. E., Hoihinga, Raetihi .. .. 20 Nil Scarrow, A. J., Raetihi .. .. 60 204 Scarrow, C. D., Konini, Raetihi .. .. 1,024 1,202 Scarrow, C. D., Orautoha, Raetihi .. 310 298 Scarrow, C. D. (Middle Road Farm), Raetihi i 185 186 Scarrow, N. D., Rangataua .. .. 490 585 Scott, James (Estate of), Raetihi .. 250 231 Scott, William (Estate of), Putiki .. 7,270 6,160 Seth-Smith and Stephenson, Ohakune .. 1,042 1,735 Seth-Smith, W., Ohakune .. .. 63 592 Sladden, M. B. and P. J., Martondell, 984 1,400 Marton Sladden. M. B. and P. J., Karamea, Marton 800 1,200 Smith, R. W„ Ohakune .. .. 431 370 Smith, W. J. L. (c/o McNie Bros.), Orau- 540 j 434 toha Solly, A. O., Waipapa, Raetihi .. .. 612 364 Solly, C. B., Ruatiti .. .. .. 1,255 1,798 Sommerville, E. L., Raetihi .. .. 262 250 Stafford, F., Ruatiti .. .. .. 430 Nil Stephens, Walter, Karioi .. .. 1,088 1,295 Storey, A. E., Ruatiti, via Raetihi .. 921 Nil Strachan Bros., Karioi .. .. .. 1,020 1,026 Stuckey, E. E. (private bag), Raetihi .. 703 712 Tamahina Paamu, Ranana .. .. 4 6 Tansey, Mrs. F. M. M., Murumuru .. 479 Nil Tapeka Turehu, Mrs. Ada (c/o F. McNie), 214 242 Orautoha, Raetihi Teoti Peretini, Karioi .. .. .. 175 30' • Tetahi Titua, Raetihi .. .. .. — 300 Thompson Bros., Davy and Downs, Jeru- — 879 salem Thompson Bros., Ruatiti .. .. 453 Nil Thompson, F. L., Box 13, Rangataua .. — 435 Titi Tihu, Houseboat, via Taumarunui .. 350 318 Todd, F„ Pukekaha, Raetihi .. .. 992 990 Tucker, Frederick, Pipiriki .. .. 612 Nil Turnbull, J., Raetihi .. .. .. 792 799

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No. of Sheep on ~ April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. WaimasiHo County—continued. Voelkerling, A. W., Orautoha, Raetihi .. 788 832 Voelkorling, E. A., Orautoha, Raetihi .. 815 366 Waldegrave, W. E., Raetihi .. .. 1,027 780 Wallace, R., Kakatahi .. .. .. 1,600 1,611 Ward, T. S., Raetihi .. .. ■ • 588 600 Warner, W. C., Pukekaha, Raetihi . . 19 Nil Webster, K., Ruatiti, Raetihi .. .. 865 Nil Weir, A., Valley Road, Horopito.. .. 205 64 West, G., Ruatiti .. .. .. 589 470 White, G. H., Karioi .. .. .. 100 140 Wilkie, Adam, Ore Ore, via Raetihi .. 5,941 5,452 Wilkie, J., Raetihi .. .. .. 1,315 1,120 Williams and West, Murumuru .. .. 589 651 Wilson, R. C., Oruakukura, Raetihi .. 2,140 2,440 Wise, Ralph P., Raetihi .. .. 350 590 Wright, H. A. (c/o F. C. O'Neil), Parapara 2,215 1,555 Road, Raetihi Wylds, A. E„ Ruatiti .. .. .. 640 1,180 Wylds, A. E., Ruatiti .. .. .. — 520 290,696 290,144 WAN GANUI COUNTY (In Wanganui Subdivision). Addenbrooke, Mrs. A. M., Mangamahu .. 2,584 2,541 Allison, James, Wanganui .. .. 669 608 Anderson, A. G. (Estate of), Mount Rowan, 1,092 1,195 Kukuta (private bag), Wanganui Anderson, J. A., Box 9, Taihape .. 794 1,130 Ani te Kooro, Mrs., Ranana .. .. 756 464 Baddeley Bros., Kakatahi .. .. 6,830 6,695 Bailey, A. C., Fordell .. .. . • 598 412 Bailey, D. R., Fordell .. .. .. 478 208 Baker, H. P., Mangamahu .. .. 2,995 2,911 Bamber, J. A. (Estate of), Otaranoho, Jeru- 2,470 2,536 salem Banks, James R., Taihape .. .. 348 357 Bartrum, G. N., Makirikiri .. .. 554 613 Bartrum, O. B., Upokongaro .. .. 856 1,054 Bason, William G., Makirikiri Valley .. 567 602 Bason, William J., Makirikiri .. .. 594 491 Bayne, W. J., Bell's Junction, Ruanui .. 1,182 1,241 Behrent, A F., No. 2 Line, Wanganui .. j 306 279 Bell, M., jun., and Mrs. Jessie R. Bell, Bell's 631 1,089 Junction, Mat iroa Bland, F., Okoia .. .. .. 541 483 Blyth, D. L., Harakeke, Wanganui .. j 2,547 2,556 Blyth, J. V., No. 1 Line, Wanganui . . 924 754 Bremner, William, Mataroa .. .. 6,320 5,745 Broderick, W. E., Makirikiri .. .. 1,160 1,236 Brown, J. H., Kauangaroa .. .. 15 Nil Bruce, Miss I. D., No. 2 Line, Wanganui .. | 738 1,116 Brunskill, Mrs. E. E., Hihitahi .. .. 470 Nil Burgess, A. S. (private bag), Wanganui .. 1,996 Nil Burnett, A. H., No. 2 Line, Wanganui .. 552 592 Burnett, Benjamin Ward, Box 6, Fordell . . 2,149 1,923 Burrell, H. and P., Te Waka, Makirikiri .. 3,115 3,399 Caddy and Williams, Makirikiri .. .. 1,083 Nil Caines, W. H., Piko Piko, Makirikiri .. 20 132 Caird, A., No. 2 Line, Wanganui .. 204 I 266 Caird, John, No. 3 Line, Okoia .. .. 918 | 924 Cameron, Allan, Marangai, Wanganui .. 3,427 3,214 Campbell, E. A., Wiritoa, Wanganui .. j 690 j 656 Campbell, George, Dowen Glen, Mangamahu j 1,335 | 1,461 Campbell, Norman A. (Estate of), Koriniti j 2,397 J 2,272 Casey and Woodhouse, Taihape .. .. 802 ! 774 Chamberlain, R. A., Fordell .. .. 396 680 Christie, R., Box 15, Fordell .. .. 64 313 Clark Bros., Cherry Bank, Okoia.. .. 67 ; Nil Cleaver, C., Mataroa .. .. .. 1,031 1,163 Coe, G., Okoia.. .. .. .. 50 80 Collier, J. M. B., " Crawleys," Mataroa .. — 1,060 Collier, J. M. B., " Hansens," Mataroa .. — 1,060 Collins Bros., The Shades, Mangamahu .. 21,425 21,240 Collins, C. E., Longacre, Okoia . . .. I — 978 Collins, John (Estate of), (c/o Publio 2,575 Nil Trustee), Taihape Craig, W., jun., Pukekiwi, Kakatahi .. 7,650 7,853 Cranstone, E. M., Riverton, Fordell .. 3,945 3,946 Cripps Bros., Upokopoito .. .. 3,827 3,670 Crowley, John, and Sons (private bag), 1,082 1,056 Kukuta, Wanganui Dalgety, A. E., Makirikiri .. .. ! 784 837

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30 | 1927. 1928. Wanganui County—continued. D'Arcy, W. S. (private bag), Parihauhau, — 2,429 Wanganui Dickinson, E. J., Fordell .. .. 42 Nil Dillon, W. C., Karioi .. .. .. 681 585 Duncan, C., The Gums, No. 2 Line, Wanga- 576 755 nui Faijey Bros., Makirikiri .. .. 4,800 4,900 Fernie Bros., Churchill, Makirikiri .. 243 425 Fernie Bros., Makirikiri .. .. 788 Nil Fernie Bros., Otamoa, Makirikiri .. 10,348 11.900 Fernie, C. N. (c/o W. D. Fernie), Pukeroa, 1,090 765 Hunterville Ford, W. R., Kaiwhaike, Makirikiri .. 2,110 2,144 Fowler, F. G., Whiritoa, Wanganui .. 770 854 Frederick, F. G., Makirikiri .. .. 789 893 Garmonsway, F., Rangiwaea, Mataroa .. 1,747 2,248 Gibson, W., Mangamahu .. .. 78 84 Ginders, G. E., Raketapauraa, Taihape .. 544 564 Glasgow, James, Headlands Farm, Fordell 413 428 Glenn Bros., Kakatahi .. .. .. 8,293 8,284 Glenn Bros., Box 392, Wanganui.. .. 1,398 1,466 Goodrick, George D., Taihape .. .. 671 958 Gray, John, Longacre, Okoia .. .. 1,126 Nil Gray, W. P., Okoia .. .. .. 857 957 Greaves, F. P., Karioi .. .. .. 802 478 Greaves, G. C., Karioi .. .. .. 606 705 Hamilton Bros., Makirikiri .. .. 7,600 10,000 Hammond, H. V. (Estate of), (c/o Dalgety 10,879 10,562 and Company), Wanganui Harding Bros., Mangamahu .. .. — ' 7,128 Harper, G. C. B. (Estate of), (c/o W. W. Tay- 3,517 3,370 lor), (private bag), Tauangatutu, Wanganui Hawken, 0. J. (private bag), Taurangatutu, 2,521 3,259 Wanganui Hearn and Co., Pungataua, Karioi .. 10,756 11,308 Herlihy, D. D., Hazelgrove, Okoia .. 650 627 Heron, James, Longacre, Okoia .. .. 2,022 2,178 Higgie, C., Denlair, Fordell .. . . 395 361 Higgie, D., Fordell .. .. .. 513 446 Higgie, Ian Symes, Kaukatea, Okoia .. — 2,636 Higgie, James, Kaukatea, Okoia .. .. 2,589 Nil Higgie, L., Okoia .. .. .. 463 434 Hillas, G., Fordell .. .. .. 612 612 Hine, Thomas, Ngamatea, Mangamahu, Wa- 3,222 3,108 nganui Hirst, J. W., Okoia, Wanganui .. .. 576 586 Hirst, M. B., Okoia .. .. .. 637 775 Hogg, James, Okoia .. .. .. 1,125 1,095 Hogg, W. J. and J. H., Okoia .. .. 1,393 1,261 Horrocks Bros., Makirikiri .. .. 152 378 Howie, T. W., No. 2 Line, Wanganui .. 687 417 Huges, H., Mars Hill, No. 2 Line, Wanganui 278 224 Hunter, A. T., Mangamahu Mail-service, 2,590 2,825 Wanganui Hunter, James, Oeta, Fordell .. .. 1,510 1,520 James, L. H., Makirikiri .. .. 2,145 2,117 Jones, F., Makirikiri Valley .. .. 391 838 Jones, F. H., Waikupa, Okoia .. .: 970 689 Jones, Fred, Makirikiri .. .. .. — 275 Jones, George R., Waikupa, Okoia .. ! 870 920 Jones, J. M., Makirikiri .. .. I 790 820 Kay, L. V., St. John's Hill, Wanganui .. i 1,922 Nil Kellick Bros., Mangamahu .. .. 113,882 13,427 Kempthorne, H. E., Matahiwi, Wanganui 1,633 1,605 River Kennedy, J., and Sons, Otumauma, Karioi 13,905 14,360 Lewis, H. G., Wanganui .. .. 687 714 Lilburn, R. S., Mangamahu .. .. 6,750 6,673 Lisette, J. J., and Co., Parahino.. .. 3,700 3,620 Lock, W. H. F., Okoia .. .. .. 103 100 Loveridge, F. G., Whiritoa, No. 1 Line, 520 488 Wanganui Lysaght, B. C., Hawera .. .. 1,430 1,783 MacDonald, C., Matahiwi .. .. — 94 Mackintosh, A. D., Blink Bonnie, Okoia .. 926 1,080 Mackintosh, A. D., and Son, Wangaehu .. 627 963 Mackintosh and Phillips, Kakatahi .. 4,580 4,643 Mackintosh and Phillips, Kakatahi .. 2,870 2,822 Mackintosh, D., Blythwood, No. 1 Line, Wa- | 2,313 3,127 nganui Macnab, A., Kukuta, Wanganui .. .. I 515 510 Macnab, W. C., Maramaratotara, Wanganui 1 — 1,512 River | Manson, Mrs. A., Okoia.. .. .. , — I 767

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Wanganui County—continued. Marshall, G. H., Kakatahi .. .. — 989 Martin, J., Wanganui East .. .. 150 200 McCann, P. J., Mataroa, Ruariui .. .. 600 568 McCann, P. J., and Sons, Mataroa, Ruanui 418 540 McDonald, Mrs. J., Glenalladale, Mangamahu 4,122 3,976 McGrail, G., Longacre Valley, Okoia .. 630 673 McGrail, W., Longacre Valley, Okoia .. 407 494 McGregor, I)., No. 2 Line, Wanganui .. 940 l, 135 McGregor, D., Okoia .. .. .. 150 Nil McKnight, James, Makirikiri .. .. 408 470 McLeod, A. N., Dunvegan, Okoia .. 995 957 McLeod, Gregor, Okoia .. .. 1,065 1,065 McNaught, L. J., Whakaihuwaka .. 510 575 Melville, A. P., Fordell .. .. .. 1,903 1,979 Melville, C. J., Fordell .. .. .. 1,776 1,997 Mitchell, T., Ngatiri, Fordell .. .. 6,980 7,319 MofEatt, F., Box 100, Wanganui .. .. 391 328 Montgomerie, R. A., Taukoro (private bag), 3,419 3,617 Wanganui Monk, J. L., No. 2 Line, Wanganui .. — | 7 Morgan, William E., Newtonless, No. 1 Line, 4,870 j 3,262 Wanganui Moyle, G. B., Makirikiri Valley .. .. 323 335 Murchison, I)., Rapanui .. .. 20 25 Nash, Henry M., No. 1 Line, Wanganui .. 299 440 Neilson, R., Wanganui East .. .. 899 1,009 Neilson, W. (Estate of), Mount Lion, Okoia 4,735 4,075 O'Halloran Bros., Makirikiri .. .. 2,573 2,648 O'Halloran Bros., Pukanui, Makirikiri .. 1,032 1,132 Old, Richard, Okoia .. .. .. 1,043 j 1,200 O'Leary, Jeremiah, jun., Kaimatere Road, 279 \ 493 Wanganui East O'Neill Bros., Makirikiri .. .. 9,000 110,240 O'Neill Bros., No. 1 Line, Wanganui .. 2,772 2,495 Para Ratana, Parakino, Wanganui River .. 150 170 Park, William, Mangamahu .. .. 720 30 Park, William, Pine Creek, Mangamahu .. 1,250 Nil Paterson, J., No. 2 Line, Wanganui .. 502 346 Patterson, J. C., Gordon Park, Wanganui 650 585 East Peacock, H., Alva, Mataroa .. .. 743 760 Peacock, H., Mataroa .. .. .. 205 205 Peni Tuka, Koriniti .. .. .. 202 203 Peni, W., Koriniti .. .. .. 104 62 Pennefather, O. B., Fordell .. .. 37 114 Pepper, G. V., Ruanui .. .. .. 814 859 Phillips, George, Fordell .. .. 2,430 6,752 Poison, W. J., Manurewa, Fordell .. 14,160 15,050 Powell, Geo., Karioi .. .. .. 784 505 Pratt, C. E. and A. G., Okoia .. .. 1,438 1,266 Pritchard, F., Marangai, Wanganui .. 20 246 Ramford, Mrs. E. M., Makirikiri .. .. 1,511 Nil Ramford, Mrs. E. M., Makirikiri .. .. 847 1,949 Ramwell, J. B. (c/o Post-office), Okoia .. 1,334 1,600 Rhodes Bros., Karioi .. .. .. 1,262 1,421 Rice, A. W., Brandon, Okoia .. .. 1,068 1,151 Robinson, A., and Son, Kakatahi .. 9,384 8,994 Ross, A. H., Karioi .. .. .. 4,182 3,736 Ross, D., Makirikiri, Rapanui .. .. 1,800 2,000 Russell and Birch, Mangamahu .. .. 11,027 10,563 Ryan, E. H., Ruanui, via Mataroa .. 816 790 Scott, William, sen., Putiki, Wanganui .. 3,024 3,124 Senior and Bennett, Victoria Avenue, Wa- 30 112 nganui Shirtcliff, W. S., Kohonui, Wanganui River — 1,812 Silcock, C. A., Shakespeare Road, Wanganui — 100 Sim, A. D., Union Line, Wanganui .. 242 268 Skevington, S. R., Box 12, Fordell .. 963 1,108 Sommerville, A. R., Fairview, Okoia .. 1,487 1,626 Speed, H. M., Monavale, Makirikiri .. 4,030 3,970 Spicer Bros., Parihauhau .. .. 1,924 1,800 Spooner, S., Raketapauma .. .. 537 278 Steedman, H. H., Ngaurukehu, Mataroa .. 4,514 4,250 Stewart Bros., and Piercy, Fordell .. 3,482 2,160 Strachan and Patterson, Sky Line, Wa- 1,915 Nil nganui East Strachan, P. D., Okoia .. .. .. 802 757 Strachan, S., Okoia .. .: .. 825 756 Sutherland, D., Fordell .. .. 81 90 Sutherland, E. R., Fordell .. 1,396 1,132 Sutherland, K, Fordell .. .. 680 520 Sutherland, N., Lamb Hill, Fordell .. 2,578 1,864 Thompson, J. G., Longacre Road, Okoia .. 274 289 Thwaites, T., Fordell .. .. .. 326 302

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Wanganui County—continued,. Tod, R. J., Pukeroa, Hunterville .. 1,588 1,428 Todd, James A., Knollmere, Makirikiri .. 605 635 Todd, James A., Makirikiri .. .. 2,282 2,280 Towgood, S. Z., No. 1 Line, Wanganui .. 687 748 Tyer Bros., Mangamahu .. .. 6,808 Nil Vaughan, E. P. C., Culworth, Makirikiri .. 622 683 Vaughan, E. P. C., Wythall, Makirikiri .. 2,452 2,593 Walley, A. E., Okahu, Mataroa .. .. 1,228 1,430 Watson, 1' ., Parihauhau .. .. 431 250 Watt, James P., Aberfeldy, Box 122, Wa- 4,774 5,479 nganui Wearing, W., No. 2 Line, Wanganui .. 316 272 Wells, G. C., Fordell .. .. .. 1,289 1,079 Wells, Mrs. M. A., Makirikiri .. .. 2,215 1,718 Whiteman, E. H., Kakatahi, Wanganui . . 5,760 5,550 Wickham, P. L., " Kiwi," Riverbank, 256 278 Wanganui Wickham, P. L., " Puke Ahe, ' Riverbank, 162 178 Wanganui East Williams, J. C., Matarawa .. .. 450 551 Williams, T. W., and Son, Motukawa, Mata- 3,592 Nil roa Wilson, Charles W., Siberia, Hunterville .. 10,775 10,869 Woon Bros., Makirikiri .. .. 1,651 1,777 Wright, H. J., 163 No. 3 Line, Wanganui .. 81 414 Wyley Bros., Riverly, Fordell .. .. 2,750 2,894 Young, A. (Estate of), Waipapa Station, 4,155 4,310 Mataroa 447,788 452,078 RANGITIKEI COUNTY (In Wanganui Subdivision). Abel, James McH., Hunterville .. .. 220 216 Addis, Daniel, Taihape .. .. .. 2,216 1,954 Adkins, E H., Hunterville .. .. 778 905 Adlam, A., Bennet's Siding, Taihape .. 114 102 Aldworth, W. H., Silverhope .. .. 4 40 Amon, A. W., Bull's .. .. .. 1,993 2,092 Anderson, Carl V., Mangaweka .. .. 3,992 3,900 Anderson, David, Parawanui, Bull's .. 240 Nil Anderson, G. E., Taihape .. .. 1,165 995 Anderson, John A., Box 9, Taihape .. 794 Nil Anderson, Miss M. (c/o Mrs. A. S. Anderson), 1,522 1,792 Mangaweka Anderson, W. R., Taihape .. .. — ! 2,294 Arkwright, H. F., Overton, Marton .. 1,100 ' 1,165 Armit, J. N., Hunterville .. .. 931 J 950 Arnott, E., Potaka Estate, Utiku .. I 503 . 490 Ash, Henry Charles, Mataroa .. .. 1,014 1,140 Atkins, B. N. Mangahoe Road, Hunterville 1,108 1,109 Bailey, W. L., Kawhatau, Mangaweka .. 362 382 Baldwin, C. C., Wangaehu .. .. 2,946 2,398 Baldwin, Francis, Turakina .. .. 325 381 Baldwin, G. B., Marton.. .. .. 180 196 Baldwin, R. M., Turakina .. .. 2,493 2,752 Bamford, F., Mangaweka .. .. 311 316 Banks, James R., Taihape .. .. 571 530 Bartlett, A. N., Te Toki, Silverhope .. 641 777 Bartlett, Alfred, Silverhope .. .. 472 568 Bartlett, B., Mangaonoho .. .. 446 461 Bartlett, T. T., Marton .. .. .. 560 1,883 Bartlett, T. T., Marton .. .. 1,048 610 Bartosh, J., Raukura, Taihape .. .. 2,890 4,029 Batley, A. O. P., Pukekaka, Moawhango .. j 2,586 1,938 Batley, G. W., Moawhango .. .. 4,620 5,196 Batley, G. W., Ngatarau, Moawhango .. 5,241 5,910 Batley, R. T. (Estate of), Moawhango .. 12,540 13,460 Batt, E. C., Homebush, Mataroa.. .. 5,000 4,700 Bayly, G. F., Turakina .. .. 1,274 1,634 Beard, D. (Trustee of), Kauangaroa .. 3,962 4,074 Belk, H. A., Colenso, Ohutu .. .. 2,285 1,800 Belk, H. A., Ohutu .. .. .. 2,775 2,571 Bell, Mrs. Jean, Mataroa .. .. 1,832 1,809 Bell, W. (private bag), Bells' Junction, 1,813 1,852 Mataroa Bellis, J., Taihape .. .. .. 325 316 Bellis, J. H., Taihape .. .. .. 433 469 Bennett, H. D., Taihape .. .. 7,203 Nil Bennett, M., Mataroa .. .. .. 70 160 Bergen, 0. A., Marton .. .. .. 370 546 Berrett, C. T., Mangaonoho .. .. 152 159 Beuck, A. and F. C., Utiku .. .. 189 212 Beuck, P. F. W., Pukeokahu, Taihape .. | 1,356 1,098

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WEST COAST SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Ranoitikei County—continued. Bicknell, A. W., Taihape .. .. 291 363 Bignell, A. N. F.. Ruatangata, Wangaehu.. 2,044 2,341 Birch, A. C., Thorsby, Marton .. .. 1,243 .1,037 Birch, G. G. C., Savernake, Marton .. — 161 Bishop, A. L., Marton .. .. .. 40 Nil Black, Alexander, Spring Creek, Marton .. 420 371 Blackmore and Duncan, Ruanui Station, 9,272 8,817 Mataroa Blanchard, A. W., Glyneath, Bull's .. 1,188 1 590 Bland, A., Utiku .. .. .. 457 736 Bonnor and Munro, Mangaweka . . .. 2,772 2,580 Boon, D. E., Mataroa .. .. .. 963 1,035 Bowen, John W., Marton .. .. 1,170 1,222 Bowler, John, Mataroa .. .. .. 754 881 Bowman, W. J., Post-office, Marton . . 128 Nil Boyd, Arthur, Tunahanga,Box 307, Hastings 600 510 Boys, John, Manga weka .. .. 1,322 1,602 Bradley, Mrs. M. K., Taihape .. .. 727 1,081 Brady, Thomas, Mataroa .. .. 386 406 Bramley, G. N., Kawhatau Valley, Manga- 1,150 1,156 weka Brioe, J., Fern Flats, Marton .. .. 4,290 4,278 Brice, J., Rose Bank, Marton .. .. 2,316 3,258 Brioe, John, Marton .. .. .. 3,170 2,339 Brightwell, H., Pukepapa Road, Bull's .. 255 400 Britton, W. L., Kotukuraeroa (private bag), 1,480 1,878 Taihape Broderick, Richard, Mataroa .. .. 380 453 Brodick, E., State Farm Road, Taihape .. — 244 Bromley, James, Bull's .. .. 3 Nil Brookie, F. C., Borderside, Parawanui, Bull's 243 266 Brooky Bros., Mataroa .. .. .. 966 854 Broome, D., Papakai Road, Taihape .. 486 926 Broome, D. L., Papakai Road, Taihape .. 908 497 Brough, W., Taoroa, via Taihape .. 1,755 1 835 Broughton, C. M., Bull's . . . . 56 23 Brown, Miss A. B., P.O. Box 23, Taihape.. 2,962 3,115 Brown, G. H. (Estate of), Taoroa, 1,598 1,580 Taihape Brown, Robert, Bull's .. .. .. 80 83 Bruce and Treadwell, Mataroa .. .. 3,471 3,629 Buckley, J., Taihape .. .. .. 379 497 Bull, James, jun., Hunterville .. .. 5,965 5,364 Bull, L. K. G., Hunterville .. .. 2,365 2,785 Burgess, R. G., Bonny Glen, Marton .. 694 Nil Burridge, S. V., Mounganui, Moawhango .. 5,583 5,987 Butement, F. J., Hunterville .. .. 1,060 1,085 Cameron, D., Onga Road, Hunterville .. 581 509 Cameron, Duncan, Braemore, Hunterville.. — 712 Cameron, H. J., Glenmore, Turakina .. 5,099 3,788 Cameron, Thomas, Hunterville .. .. 682 700 Campion, James, Okirae, Fordell .. 17,080 15,987 Carson, N. M., Bull's .. .. .. 276 Nil Carson, Thomas, Box 36, Bull's .. .. 912 1,175 Carson, W. D„ Bull's .. .. .. 564 Nil Carter, R. G., Mangaweka .. .. 376 397 Carrier, S., Taihape .. .. .. 517 505 Casey, Patrick (private bag), Taihape .. 938 987 Cash, F. H., Kaweka. Road, Taihape .. 767 599 Chambers and MoLean (Mangaohane Es- 18,022 18,678 tate), Taihape Chapman, P. A., Turakina Valley .. — 699 Chisholm, C. J., Hunterville .. .. 439 570 Chisholm, T., Earlston, Hunterv'lle .. S52 822 Clarke, G. C., Mangaweka .. .. 997 1,373 Cleaver, R., Kiwi Road, Taihape.. .. 2,660 2,544 Cockburn, Robert, Stanway, Halcombe .. 344 326 Cockburn, William, Arapata, Marton .. 1,573 Nil Cockburn, William, Marton .. .. 230 975 Cockburn, William, Porewa, Marton .. 298 559 Coleman, A. G., Poukiore, Hunterville .. 1,015 1,131 Coleman, A. S., Marton .. .. 2,594 3,438 Coleman, A. W., Hunterville .. .. 71 81 Coleman, L. W. and E. V., Bull's .. 40 690 Coleman, M., Hunterville .. .. 629 668 Coleman, M. (Estate of), (c/o Mr. A. L. — 278 Coleman), Cliff Line, Marton Coleman, Mrs. J. A., Poukiore, Hunterville 74 72 Coleman, R. C., Marton .. .. 233 432 Coleman, R. T., Fern Flats, Marton .. 711 Nil Coleman, W. C., Hunterville .. .. 271 316 Collier, Henry, Maungaraupi, Marton .. 2,277 Nil Collier, H., Wakarua, St. John's Hill, Wa- 122,205 22,100 nganu'

No. of Sheep oil April 30, April 30, 1927, 1028. Ranoitikei County—continued. Collier, J. M. B., Rangiwahia, Mataroa .. 6,106 1,262 Collins, D. N., Taoroa .. .. .. 1,081 1,158 Collins, F. L., Lowlands, Taihape .. 155 239 Collins, J. E. A., Kowhai Glen, Taihape .. 735 493 Collins, J. E. A., " Iorangi," Taoroa .. 633 564 Connors, W. B., Wangaehu .. .. 42 30 Coogan, William, Mataroa .. .. j 1,069 1,224 Cooper, J., Taihape .. .. .. 772 Nil Cornfoot, James, Greatford .. .. j 1,443 1,184 Corrigan, Michael, Taihape .. .. J 270 281 Cottrell, E. R., Moawhango .. .. 2,170 2,220 Crabb, D. J., Marton .. .. .. 590 1,945 Crabb, L. J., Marton .. ... .. 480 Nil Craig, James, Wangaehu .. .. 2,501 2,516 Craig, John, Marton . . . . .. 784 Nil Crawford, Alexander, Marton .. .. 764 769 Crystall, G. B., Moawhango .. .. 1,753 1,811 Cummings, J., Taoroa, Taihape .. .. 294 240 Dalgety, C. E., Mangaweka .. .. 2,541 2,343 Dalrymple, J. H., Mangaweka .. .. 782 775 Dalrymple, K. W. and R. O. Parewanui, 3,909 3,515 Bull's Dalziell, K. G., Blair Athol, Mangaonoho .. 1,157 1,298 Dalziell, L. I)., Hunterville .. .. 1,798 1,923 Dalziell, R. G., Blair Athol, Hunterville .. 859 1,038 Davidson, W. A., Mangaweka .. .. 841 877 Davies, T. S., Mataroa .. .. .. 400 515 Davis, R. G., Koeke .. .. .. 825 950 Dawbin, R. C., Eern Flats, Marton .. 334 359 Death, A. G., Marton .. .. .. 179 \ 305 Deighton and Purnell, Marton Junction .. 1,346 1,588 Devane, James, Tiriraukawa, via Mataroa.. 1,165 1,100 Dexter, H., Fern Flats, Marton .. .. 595 681 Dick and Welsh, Heaton Park, Marton .. 515 555 Dick, W. S. R., Wellington Road, Marton.. 11 j 25 Dickinson, E., Ridge Road, Mar.gaweka . . 279 310 Dillon, L., Taihape .. . . .. 549 381 District Agent, Public Trustee, Marton .. 4,991 5,268 Dixon, W. and M. J., Papanui Station, 11,966 Nil Mataroa Dobson, A. C., P.O. Box 9, Taihape .. 39 27 Donaldson, L., Utiku .. .. .. 50 Nil Donovan, H., Taoroa .. .. .. 810 840 Doole Bros., Pukeokahu, Taihape .. 695 647 Doole, John, jun., Pukeokahu, Taihape .. 1,500 1,413 Doole, William, Napuna, Pukeokahu, Taihape 409 522 Doughty, P. A., Bull's .. .. .. 224 150 Doughty, W. A., Spring Hill, Bull's .. 438 Nil Doughty, W. A., Spring Hill, Bull's .. 308 487 Dudding and Anson, The Ratas (c/o J. B. S. ' — 2,108 Dudding), Marton Dudding, J. B. S., Greystoke, Marton .. 2,570 1,034 Duffy, S., Turakina .. .. .. 463 ! 555 Duncan and Tilley, Maowhango .. .. 2,648 3,947 Duncan, Ensor, and Robson, Moawhango .. 10,522 11,732 Duncan, J. H. T., " Hiwsra," Taihape .. 1,873 3,396 Duncan, J. T., " Hiwera," Taihape .. 1,386 1,162 Duncan, K. M., Otairi, Hunterville .. 2,164 2,136 Duncan, T. A., Otairi, Hunterville .. 19,600 132,000 Durrant, G., Taoroa .. .. .. 2,919 I 3,045 Ellis Bros., Killeymoon, Bull's .. .. 1,206 1,117 Ellis, E. J., "Surrey Farm," Bull's .. 712 852 Ellison, James, Utiku .. .. .. 789 1,115 Emmerson, W. H., Marton .. .. 300 470 Ennis, J. A., Hunterville .. .. 617 664 Eimis, W. J., Hunterville .. .. 617 616 Fannin, A. R., Hiwi, Taihape .. .. 2,440 2,896 Farr, A., Utiku .. .. .. 286 306 Farr, F., Marton .. .. .. 387 407 Fennemore, J. B., Box 20, Marton .. — 405 Ferguson, W. (c/o Meldrum, McLean, and 2,346 2,228 Davis), Hunterville Eernie, Miss C. E., Pukeroa .. .. 1,010 1,053 Fernie, W. D., Pukeroa .. .. 8,914 8,270 Findlay, W. M. C. (c/o Mr. W. Brough), 566 630 Taoroa, via Taihape Fitzherbert, B. C., Taoroa .. .. 1,613 2,698 Fitzherbert, Mrs. Hilda E., 16 Eollett Street, — 274 Marton Floyd, Mrs. A., Taihape .. .. 1,506 2,012 Follett, D. F., Crofton, Marton .. .. 30 190 Franke, Wilhelm, Turakina .. .. 923 958 Fraser, D. (Estate of), (c/o F. Gorringe), Bull's — 1,367 Frederick, H. E., Hunie Street, Marton .. 330 Nil

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WEST COAST SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Rasgitikei County—continued. Friedrieh, A. J., Marton .. .. 318 364 Friedrieh, D. G., and C. A., Marton .. 1,150 656 Friedrieh, 6., Brooklyn, Marton .. .. 741 913 Fullerton-Smith, A. W*. (Estate of), Hautawa, 1,523 1,493 Hunterville Fullerton-Smith, A. W. (Estate of), Thry- — 84 bergh, Marton Fullerton-Smith, F. A., Holtby, Marton .. 3,457 4,392 Fullerton-Smith, K. S., Taoroa .. .. 1,699 1,572 Furber, P., Mangaweka.. .. •• 106 103 Gahan, James, and Son, Hunterville .. 320 Nil Gaisford, E. C. (c/o F. King, Manager), Bull's J ,000 Nil Galpin, D. S., Marton .. .. . . 375 625 Galpin, E. R., College Reserve, Marton .. 2,060 2,352 Galpin, E. R., Maungatirotiro, Marton .. 1,191 1,298 Galpin, E. R., Raumai Farm, Marton .. 11 Nil Galpin, E. R. (Woodlands Property), Marton 3,587 3,700 Galpin, G. A., Marton .. .. .. 3,432 4,014 Galpin, M. W. H., Marton .. .. 3,070 3,226 Galpin, M., Taihape .. .. •. 640 700 Gardner and Sons, Tarangarere .. .. j 1,932 1,684 Gardner, R., Mangaweka .. . . 716 650 Gibbons, 8. J., Marton .. .. .. 1,017 1,057 Gibbs, C. O. Box 58, Taihape .. .. 1,260 1,518 Gibbs, D. L., Box 17, Utiku .. .. 306 368 Gibbs, R. J., Box 23, Utiku .. .. 3,111 3,510 Gilbert Bros., Pakeokahu, Taihape .. 3,130 3,330 Gill, Alfred, Ohutu .. .. .. 6 Nil Ginders, G. E., Raketapauma, Taihape .. j 544 564 Glasgow, Alexander, Turakina . . .. 922 855 Glasgow, N. G., Turakina .. .. 1,032 1,046 Glasgow, R., Ashley, Marton .. .. 857 791 Glasgow, R. J., Turakina .. .. 331 422 Glenn, J. A. and W., Mangaweka .. 3,308 3,020 Goodall, A. J., Turakina South .. .. 801 628 Goodwin, R., Mangaonoho .. .. 280 370 Gordon, D. G., Taoroa, Taihape .. .. 4,396 2,795 Gordon, E. B., Pukeokahu .. .. 3,185 3,088 Gordon, E. B., Fern Flats, Marton .. 1,140 1,302 Gorringe, Frank H., Mangaweka .. 4,940 5,052 Gorringe, M. H. E. (Estate of), (c/o F. H. R. 7,130 6,690 Gorringe), Queen Street, Levin Govenloek, A., P.O. Box 28, Turakina .. 949 1,079 Gower, C. H., Marton .. .. .. 1,380 1,378 Graham, M., Mangaweka .. .. 651 Nil Grant, John, Turakina .. .. .. 1,629 1,634 Gray, Mrs. Kataraina, Hihitahi .. .. 356 356 Gray, R. J. K., Bull's .. .. •• 1,761 1,762 Green, A. A., Hunterville .. .. 4,836 5,128 Green, John, Te Miro, Mangaweka .. 1,140 1,284 Green, L. and W., Rata .. .. 80 74 Green, T. H., Bull's .. .. . . 300 620 Griffen, A. H„ Marton .. .. .. 667 713 Griffen, Mrs. E., Clark's, Marton .. 525 830 Griffen, Mrs. E., Grange Hill, Marton .. 996 904 Guddop, E., South Makirikiri, Marton . . 815 753 Guthrie, Mrs. R., Box 2, Mataroa .. 426 449 Hall, Edwin, Hunterville .. .. 3,510 3,030 Hall, Edwin, Pohonui, Hunterville .. 3,040 4,510 Halse, R. H., Box 12, Marton .. .. — 841 Hammond, F. D. K., Utiku .. .. 842 886 Hammond, J. P. C., Ohingaiti .. .. 391 260 Hammond, K. McK., Hunterville .. 3,075 3,111 Hammond, Lloyd, Rata .. .. 4,620 4,752 Hammond, M. H. R., Utiku .. .. 764 750 Hammond, S. R., Silverhope .. .. 1,862 2,580 Hammond, S. R., Leedstown, Silverhope .. 736 953 Harris Bros., Marton .. .. •• 511 560 Harris, H. H., Pukeroa, Hunterville .. 1,973 3,834 Harris, James A., Turakina .. .. 2,208 2,443 Harris, R. W. (Mataroa Far ml, Marton .. — 358 Harris, R. W. (Tiriraukawa Farm), Marton 443 356 Harris, R. W. (Bunning's Farm), Marton .. 1,220 1,054 Harrison, A., Mangaweka .. .. 587 592 Hartley, Ruha, Hunterville .. .. 12 162 Harvey, George, Rata .. .. • • 582 525 Harvey, W. J. M„ Marton .. .. 418 394 Hatrick, R. S., Wanganui .. .. 2,379 3,141 Healy, F., Mangaweka .. .. .. 1,610 1,476 Heatley, C. B., Moawhango .. .. 2,143 2,155 Helem, P. D., Ohutu .. .. .. 758 769 Henderson, D., Eaton Lodge, St. John's Hill, 501 678 Wanganui Henderson, J., Marton .. .. .. 1,100 1,304

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30 1927. 1928. Kangitikei County—continued. Henry, Hugh, Utiku .. .. .. 240 280 Hibbard, L. A., Utiku . . . . .. 591 734 Hibbard, L. A., Utiku .. .. .. 563 550 Hill, W. J., Greystoke, Tutaenui, Marton .. 70 107 Hintz, P. ,T. (Hammond's), Box 65, Taihape 1,500 1,200 Hintz, F. J. (Huia), Box 65, Taihape .. 3,060 3,010 Hintz, F. J. (Martin's Propert3f), P.O. Box 1,000 1,200 65, Taihape Hintz, F. J. (Pukeokahu), Box 65, Taihape 2,500 2,760 Hodder. A. K., Tiriraukawa .. .. 1,150 1,083 Hogg, R. F., Hunterville .. .. 1,219 1,284 Holloway, H. J., jun., Hunterville .. 20 33 Holt, Edmund, Mataroa, Hunterville .. 795 969 Homes, William, Paraewanui, Bull's .. 82 304 Honeyman, Alexander, Marton .. .. 997 1,001 Hopkins, 6., Manawatu Heads, Foxton .. 2,173 2,278 Howard, A. P., Westoe, Greatford .. 5,055 5,993 Howie, F. R., Wharenui, Koeke .. .. 2,825 4,023 Howie, William (Estate of), Hunterville .. 21 26 Huirua, Hepetema, Box A2a, Mataroa .. 189 388 Hurley, J. E., Pohonui .. .. .. 6,203 6,173 Illston, Arthur, Silverhope .. .. 250 305 Illston, B., Silverhope .. .. .. 847 947 Illston, C., Poukiore, Hunterville .. — 1,432 Illston, C. H. and L., Temaiti, Silverhope .. 415 582 Illston, F. W., Mataroa Farm, Silverhope .. 540 945 Illston, W. A., Silverhope .. .. 494 579 Ireland, R., Hunterville .. .. 478 Nil Jacobsen, N. R. and J. A., Taihape .. 746 954 James, Thomas, Hunterville .. .. 642 698 Jefferson, Isaac, Upper Tutaenui, Marton .. 1,680 927 Jenkins, Mrs. M., Marton .. .. ! 898 887 Jensen, H., Matapouri, Taihape .. ..I 2,275 2,526 Jewell, C. W., Waverley .. .. 373 240 Johnson, A., York Farm, Marton .. 162 313 Johnston, H. P.. Bonny Glen, Marton .. 110 20 Johnston, James, Graiglea, Upper Tutaenui, 447 260 Marton Jones, J., Raumai Road, Bull's .. .. .179 284 Jurgens, F. C., Ohutu, Taihape .. .. 929 1,199 Jurgens, H. W. F., Winiata .. .. 744 9 Jurgens, T. C., Ohotu, Taihape .. .. 509 667 Jurgens, W., Taihape .. .. .. 432 421 Kearins, P., Ruru Road, Taihape .. ! 419 558 Kelly, F. R., Utiku .. .. .. 914 982 Kelsey, R. T., " Warleigh," Marton .. 592 686 Kilminister, Albert, Hunterville .. .. 2,151 2,181 Kinloch, A. I)., Bonny Glen, Marton .. 45 Nil Klatt, A. J., Hunterville .. .. ! 467 420 Knox, Allan F., South Makirikiri, Marton.. 150 Nil Kumeroa, Kingi, Winiata, Taihape .. 300 217 Laidley, Mrs. S. E., Raukura, Taihape .. 230 I 297 Laird, C. R., Hunterville .. .. 1,030 1,025 Lambert, A., Hunterville . . .. 701 682 Lambert, John, Hunterville .. .. 706 693 Lambert, J. Leslie, Watershed Road, Hunter- 1,490 1,430 ville Lambert, N. M., Braemore, Hunterville .. 976 1,105 Lampp, A. H., AJlington, Marton .. 254 264 Lampp, A. H, Ridge Farm, Marton .. 551 592 Lampp, G. J. L., Marton .. .. 1,915 1,949 Lampp, H. V., Marton .. .. .. 517 572 Langdon, G. A. M., Bull's .. .. 40 18 Law, John, Taoroa .. .. .. 684 631 Leary, Charles, Pohonui . . .. 611 683 Leonard, J. J., Timahanga (c/o T. Snelling), i 545 400 Kuripapango (private bag), Hastings Lethbridge and Marshall, Turakina .. 1,739 1,598 Lethbridge, B. P., Ann Bank, Turakina .. 37 25 Lethbridge, H. Y., Turakina .. .. 1,857 1,827 Liddicoat, W., Mangaweka . . .. 194 164 Lilburn, J. D., Pulceroa, Hunterville .. 8,261 9,333 Livingston, Alex., Whareroa, Hunterville .. 3,479 3,532 Livingston, A. R., jun., Hunterville .. 1,469 1,530 Livingstone, D. S., Rangiwaea, Mataroa .. 761 781 Look, F. W., Otairi, Hunterville .. 1,524 1,875 Loughnan Bros., Utiku .. .. 10 Nil Lourie, Duncan, Turakina .. .. 2,040 1,870 Lourie, James, Marton .. .. .. 1,055 1,326 Lourie, K., Hunterville .. .. — 683 Lourie, Mrs. E., Mataroa, Silverhope .. 1,220 977 Lourie, Mrs. E., Silverhope .. .. 371 Nil Lourie, S. JD., Wentworth, Hunterville .. 2,260 i 2,220 Lovelock, G. R., Onepuhi, Marton .. 300 312

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WEST COAST SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30 1927. 1928. Rangitikei County—continued. Loveridge, Fred. (Estate of), Pohonui .. 3,535 4,800 Lowrie, J. D., Silverhope .. .. 2,086 2,098 Lowry, T. H. and A. H. W. (c/o Ralph 11,830 12,594 Lowry, Manager), Moawhango, via Taihape Lowry, T., Moawhango .. .. — 10,144 Loye Bros., Manui, Mangaweka .. .. 1,500 1,570 Lyndon, Mrs. Catherine, Taihape .. 905 836 Maonab, A., Shakespeare Road, Wanganui 1,550 2,200 Madden, H., Tutaenui Road, Marton .. — 336 Mahonev, John, Taihape .. . . 75 Nil Mair, J. C., Lee's Line, Feilding .. .. 2,130 2,255 Managh, S. M. (rural delivery), Feilding .. 917 988 Managh, W. G„ Bull's .. .. .. 816 997 Mann, T., Raukura, Taihape .. .. 400 386 Marsh, R. J., Ohingaiti .. .. 294 275 Marshall, A. H„ Rata .. .. .. 5,795 5,250 Marshall and Fitzherbert, Rangitane, Manga- 2,260 2,310 weka Marshall, G. L., Greenbank, Marton .. 1,201 1,002 Marshall, George L., Hessett, Marton .. 2,482 2,426 Marshall, H. H., Motukowhai, Marton .. 1,147 1,220 Marshall, H. H., Paratawa, Marton .. 653 578 Marshall, Mrs. and Miss, Greenbank, Marton 3,455 1,645 Marshall, W. S., Rata .. .. .. — 185 Marshall, R. W., Rata .. .. .. 1,800 2,381 Masters, C. J., Hunterville .. .. 808 930 Matthews, G., Kauangaroa .. .. 27 36 Mayo, J. F., P.O. Box-2, Kimbolton .. ■— 453 McAlley Bros., Pukeroa, Hunterville .. 139 135 McAlley, S. R., Hunterville .. .. 1,252 ; 1,492 MeBeath, R., Taihape .. .. .. 659 1,115 MeBeth, W., and Kerr, R. D., Marton .. 1,445 1,437 McBeth, W., Marton .. .. .. 1,228 1,036 McCarthy, C. P. and T. J., Tiriraukawa, 932 927 Mataroa McCarthy, J. and T., Mataroa .. .. 837 873 McCarthy, T. J., Mataroa .. .. 535 519 McCartin, John, Utiku .. .. .. 1,625 1,798 McCartin, Patrick (Estate of), Utiku .. 1,452 Nil McClure, G. L., Hawkestone Street, Welling- 779 Nil ton McColl, A., jun., Taoroa .. .. 1,490 1,435 McColl, Mrs. Elizabeth and James, Taihape 1,028 965 McDermott, C. L. L., Bull's . . .. 926 1,120 McDermott (Trustees), Box 35, Bull's .. 978 j 989 McDonald, Alexander, Mangaweka .. 825 j 880 McDonald, Alexander, Silverhope .. 508 Nil McDonald, Mrs. B. L., Turakina .. .. 260 j 154 McDonald, Alex., Parks, Silverhope .. 308 i 1,062 McDonald Bros., Turakina Valley .. — ; 2,312 McDonald, James (Taurimu Property), Box 2,587 Nil 174, Wanganui McDonald, R. J. (c/o Mr. D. McLean), Mar- | 338 j 383 ton McDonald, T., Silverhope .. .. 83 246 McDonnell, J., Poukiore, Hunterville .. 267 238 McEwan, J. C. and H. N., Hunterville .. 1,743 Nil McFarlane, David, Wanganui .. .. 2,434 2,528 McGovern, Mrs. M., Watershed Road, 700 967 Hunterville McGregor, Evan, Mangara, Turakina .. 1,998 1,882 McGuinn, D., Koeke .. .. .. 1,555 1,559 McGuinn, T., Taihape .. .. .. 1,014 1,015 McGuinnis, A. H., Taihape .. .. I 50 150 MeHardy, James, Ruanui, Mataroa .. 1,569 1,471 Mclntyre and McKnight, Ohingaiti .. 1,871 2,129 Mclntyre, C., Ohingaiti .. .. I 275 142 McJorrow, John, Fern Flats, Marton .. 456 479 McKay, David, Mataroa .. .. 3,540 3,110 McKay, Mrs. J., Mataroa .. .. 335 455 McKinnon, Charles, Mangaweka .. .. 306 2,416 McLachlan, C., Hunterville .. .. 290 240 McLachlan, D. G., Turakina .. .. 1,881 2,085 McLean, A. H., Bird Grove, Hunterville .. 3,925 4,130 McLean, D., Spring Grovq, Marton .. 2,315 2,722 McLean, D., Spring Grove, Marton .. 426 Nil McLean, Francis, Makirikiri, Marton .. 1,000 900 McLean, L., Tenamo, West Road, Hunter- 2,886 3,385 ville McLeay, A., Turakina .. .. .. 1,016 1,162 McLeay, D., Turakina .. .. .. 1,080 .1,000 McLeay, John, jun., Turakina .. .. > 1,641 1,708 McLeay, John, Mangahoe, Turakina .. j 800 890 McLeay, John, Pokowharo, Turakina .. i 2,228 2,275

No. of Sheep on April 30, I April 30, 1927. I 1928. I Rangitjkei County—continued. McLennan, W. and D. J., Taihape .. 1,238 1,294 McNeill, Mrs. N. E. (c/o Mr. R. McNeill), 370 623 Manga weka McNeill, R., Mangaweka .. .. 1,290 1,150 McPherson, Alexander, Turakina .. 2,087 2,060 McSkimming Bros., Bull's .. .. 875 850 Mead, Mrs (c/o Mr. Keat), Box 7, Bull's .. 1,572 Nil Meads, H. H. and R., Rata .. .. 1,127 1,497 Meads, H. J., Hunterville .. .. 936 958 Meldrum, A., Hunterville .. .. 17 Nil Melrose, William, Ruahine Road, Mangaweka 315 315 Meyer, A. H., Marton .. .. .. 958 1,129 Mickleson, A. J., Winiata, Taihape .. — 891 Mickleson, Frederick, Tiriraukawa, Mataroa 3,968 3,889 Midford, John R., Marton .. .. 227 270 Milne, John, Pukepapa Road, Marton .. 2,220 2,474 Missen, D. and A., Taihape .. .. 746 714 Moon, J. G., Hunterville .. .. 916 997 Moore Bros., Pukeokahu, Taihape .. 2,015 2,100 Moore, R. J., Box 27, Marton .. .. 378 470 Morgan, J. I., Bonny Glen, Marton .. 374 368 Morris, A., Utiku .. .. .. 500 700 Morris, R. T., Marton .. .. .. 31 Nil Morrison, A., Sudbury, Marton .. .. 1,037 1,322 Morrison, H. S. C., Marton .. .. 1,996 1,312 Morrison, J. A., Mataroa .. .. -— 1,317 Morrison, Matthew (private bag), Taihape 5,737 Nil Morrison, S. W., Fern Flats, Marton .. | 1,304 1,168 Morrison, W. and O. B., Cliff Line, Marton 321 404 Morton, Mrs. G. I., Silverhope .. .. 568 638 Morton, W. K., Silverhope, Marton .. 422 425 Moyle, A. and P. (c/o F. Healey), Mangaweka 946 961 Muir, T. W. (Omeo), Mataroa .. .. 6,911 7,126 Mulvay, A. P., Turangarere .. .. 205 Nil Munro, P., Utiku .. .. .. 432 479 Murdoch, A. R., "Lynemore," Makirikiri, 372 Nil Marton Murphy, J. R., Mataroa .. .. 766 627 Murphy, P., Ohutu .. .. .. 412 433 Nation, A. M. and H. A., Pukeroa, Hunter- 1,250 1,173 ville New Zealand Sheepowners (Acknowledgment 5,600 5,537 of Debt to British Seamen Fund), Flockhouse, Parawanui, Bull's Newman, Edward, Marton .. .. 80 325 Newman, L. 0., Marton .. .. 149 419 Newton, M. J., and Sons, Mataroa .. 2,435 2,452 Ngamatia Station Syndicate (Ruddenklau 11,156 13,188 Bros.), Taihape Nicholls, V., Box 74, Taihape .. .. — 1,554 Nicols, Campbell, Turakina .. .. 3,680 2,994 Nieols, J., Utiku .. .. .. 320 100 Nitschke, F. R., Henderson's Line, Marton 532 585 Nitschke, G. B., Marton .. .. 55 20 Nitschke, H. A., Bonny Glen, Marton .. 527 260 Nitschke, H. G., Bonny Glen, Marton .. 1,031 1,239 Nitschke, L. G., Bonny Glen, Marton .. 1,490 870 Nitschke, R. H., Bonny Glen, Marton .. 448 306 O'Brien, J., Taihape .. .. .. 744 1,703 O'Callaghan, H. (Taheke), Taihape .. 1,664 2,144 O'Callaghan, J. P., Mangaweka .. .. 857 906 O'Callaghan, L. F., Tiriraukawa .. .. 305 1,400 O'Callaghan, L. 0. (Gibbs), Tiriraukawa .. 630 Nil O'Callaghan, Mrs. C., Taihape .. .. 521 481 O'Dea, M., Taihape .. .. .. 407 453 O'Hanlon, C., 7 Pipi Street, Taihape .. 751 817 O'Keefe, Patrick, Utiku .. .. 1,526 3,036 Old, Henry, Pukeokahu, Taihape .. — 1,073 Old, Robert, Taihape .. .. .. 880 1,262 Oldfield, R. H., Marton .. .. 1,040 } 940 Oldfield, Walter, Marton .. .. 13 j Nil Oliver, G. G., Box 9, Mangaweka .. 1,330 | 1,275 Oliver, G. G., Upper Tutaenui, Marton .. 666 j 740 Olliver, W. W., Taihape .. .. 1,282 ! 695 O'Neill, T. J. and P. A., Turakina .. 4,383 i 4,102 Openshaw, E„ Marton .. . . . . 944 1 693 O'Reilly, P., Mataroa .. . . .. 375 305 Ormond, J., Taihape .. .. .. 2,473 2,843 Otupae Limited, Otupae Station, Taihape 18,291 19,080 Overton, A. K., Pukeokahu .. .. 5,874 7,225 Pairman, J. W., Mangaweka .. .. 55 38 Papanui Estate, Ltd. (the Manager), Mataroa — 10,955 Parkes, F. C., Mangaonoho .. .. 234 274 ! Parkes, J., Utiku .. .. .. — 852

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10— H. 238.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Rangitikei County—continued. Partes, W. B., Hunterville .. .. 163 137 Paramore, P. M., Utiku .. .. 972 Nil Parsons, S., Mataroa .. .. .. 2,154 2,521 Pataka, P. E., Hunterville .. .. 723 Nil Paterson, J. I).. Porewa .. .. 180 250 Pedersen, P., Rangiwaea, Mataroa ,. 1,216 1,327 Peed, E. L., and Son, Mataroa .. .. 2,815 2,758 Pepeni Ruka, Mataroa .. .. . . 256 491 Perry, I). R., Turakina .. .. 59 13 Phillips, A., Crofton .. . . .. j 906 750 Pickford, J., Rata .. . . . . , 100 174 Playle, H. C., jun., Turakina .. .. 1,018 1,008 Pohaka, Utanga Winiata, Utiku .. 523 460 Pollington, C. W., Fern Flats, Marton .. — 141 Poppe, A., Marton .. .. .. 1,585 1,396 Poppe, A. 0.. Marton .. .. .. 1,466 979 Poppe, C. J., Marton .. .. .. 500 486 Port, R. A. H., 211 Featherston Street, — 361 Palmerston North Powell, F. H., Nunbourne, Mangaonoho .. 620 813 Powell, T. U. L., Hunterville .. .. 1,201 1,210 Prime, James, Taihape .. .. .. 1,362 1,476 Prime, William, Ohutu .. .. .. 649 543 Pryce, E. 0., Rata .. .. .. 2,107 1,992 Pryce, Mrs. Kakarika, Rata .. .. 2,507 2,256 Quillinan, M. P., Mangaonoho .. .. 177 160 Ramsay, D., Te Kahua, Mangaweka .. 969 1,218 Rangitikei Racing Club, Bull's .. .. 223 242 Rayner, A. E., Utiku .. .. .. 1,326 1,400 Reid, George E., Opaea, Taihape .. 1,100 1,940 Reid, M. H., Leedstown, Marton .. 1,841 1,102 Reilly, J., Kawhatau Valley, Mangaweka .. 200 194 Revell, T. C., Hunterville ' .. .. 2,570 2,648 Reynolds, A. J., Bryees Line, Marton .. j 717 1,037 Reynolds, C. H., Pukeroa, Hunterville . . 1 616 716 Rhodes A. H., Matainui, Rata .. .. 1,324 1,342 Richards, H. L., Bull's .. .. . . 125 Nil Richards, L. M., Bull's .. .. .. 870 .1,282 Richards, M. A., Raynor, Bull's .. . . 240 225 Riddiford, D. G., Mokai Station, Taihape.. 4,336 4,380 Robson, John, Porewa, Marton .. .. 171 164 Rogers, F., Pohonui .. .. .. 1,851 2,167 Rogers, J., Turakina .. .. .. — 1,131 Ross, J., Hunterville .. .. .. 649 659 Ruscoe, H. A., Marybank, Wanganui .. 561 816 Ruskell, J. C. F., Jervois Street, Pahiatua j 655 864 Russell, A. E. (Estate of), Te Kapu, Ohingaiti 10,110 9,904 Russell, J. H., Box 222, Wanganui .. j 2,190 2,248 Russell, J. H., Taoroa, Taihape .. .. 1,609 1,767 Ryder, R. B., Marton .. .. .. 339 576 Schultze Bros., Marton .. .. .. 2,160 2,090 Schwarz, F. G., Bonny Glen, Marton .. 138 125 Scott, D., Taihape .. .. .. 2,887 3,072 Scott-Maundrell, C., Rata .. .. 6 Nil Shackleton, F., Hunterville .. .. 867 1,046 Shepherd, H. S., Moawhango, via Taihape.. 511 579 Sherriff, L. A. P., Taoroa, Taihape .. 1,722 1,951 Shield, A. W., Fern Flats, Marton .. — 549 Siddle, Reuben, Mataroa .. .. 1,499 1,494 Siggs, P. R., Taihape .. .. . . 226 205 Signal, J. H., Porewa, Marton .. .. 75 88 Simpson, A. G., Glenmorven, Hunterville 1,194 1,643 Simpson, A. G. McK., Hunterville .. 1,751 , 1,693 Simpson, Douglas, Ongo, Hunterville .. 1,375 I 1,216 Simpson, Duncan, Heaton Park, Marton .. 1,378 1 564 Simpson, Duncan, Heaton Park, Marton .. 711 1,542 Simpson, J. G., Marton .. .. 1,668 j Nil Simpson, Joseph, Kaweka Road, Taihape.. 349 325 Simpson, Mrs. C., Onga Road, Hunterville 68 54 Simpson, Walter, Bonny Glen, Marton .. 1,648 1,587 Simpson, W. E., Closeburn, Marton .. 2,242 2,673 Simpson, W. J., Heaton Park, Marton .. 3,170 3,170 Sisson, F., Turakina .. .. .. 103 103 Sisson, Frederick, Turakina .. .. 461 513 Small, D. F., Marton .. .. .. 526 491 Small, D. F. (Maungahoe Property), Marton 1,019 993 Smith Bros., Queen Street, Marton .. 4,651 4,811 Smith, F., Marton .. .. .. | 1,130 2,015 Smith, H. W.,'Norwood, Marton .. ' 1,990 2,028 Smith, H. W., Norwood, Marton.. .. 2,635 3,191 Smith, J. W. H., Riverside, Utiku .. | 1,183 1,252 Smith, L. B., Box 54, Taihape .. .. 1,562 1,785 Smith, R. W. (private bag), Ohakune .. 2,934 2,793 Smith, V. (Awatiu), Taoroa, Taihape .. ! 1,728 1,476

No. of Sheep on April 30, Aprii 30. 1927. 1928. Rangitikei County—continued. Smith, V. (Lone Hand), Taoroa, Taihape .. 1,440 1,428 Smithfield, T. H., Taoroa Road, Taihape .. 570 627 Snellgrove, A., Flowordale, Tutaenui, Marton 37 Nil Soler, F. J., Mount Curl, Marton .. 5,636 6,101 Spooner, N. P., Hihitahi .. .. 640 635 Spooner, S., Raketapauma .. .. 537 278 Stantiall, H. and H., Greatford .. .. 1,079 1,038 Stent, Charles, jun., Ohingaiti .. .. 58 75 Stephenson, M. J. Daisy, Mangaonoho .. 194 194 Stevens, H., and Co., Bull's .. . . 11 12 Stevens, K., Fern Flats, Marton .. .. 1,188 1,230 Stewart, Hugh, Tyrone, Marton .. .. 2,048 2,027 Stewart, W. I'., Maungaraupi, Marton .. — 2,479 Still, W., Hunterville .. .. .. 971 996 Stodart, John, Ngawaka, Taihape .. 1,036 1,183 Stodart, Mrs. Jane, Ngawaka, Taihape .. 10 Nil Strachan, William, Mataroa .. .. 1,633 2,295 Strombom, W., Marton .. .. 427 562 Stuart, A., Marton .. .. .. 4,065 4,336 Studholme, J. F., Hihitahi .. .. 8,078 8,346 Sutherland, A. N., Okirae, Fordell .. 5,660 5,935 Sutherland, N., Badenoeh, Fordell .. 4,477 3,940 Swainson, G. E., Box 6, Rata .. .. 404 487 Swainson, G. E., Koraenui, Box 6, Rata .. 2,199 2,287 Symes, A. E., Waverley .. .. 1,446 1,797 Taverner, L. M., Greatford .. .. 29 32 Te Kawhia Estate (c/o Arthur Welsh, 722 | 699 Manager), Taihape Valley, Taihape Terry, G. R., Ohutu .. .. .. 116 56 The Otiwhiti Station Company, Hunterville 11,165 11,945 Thomasen, James, B., Taoroa Road, Taihape 806 862 Thompson, I)., Mangaweka .. .. 420 351 Thompson, R. S., Taoroa, Taihape .. 1,001 1,027 Thorns, A., Marton .. .. .. 1,492 1,637 Thorns, Edwin, Riverdale, Marton .. 3,854 4,093 Thorby, C. H., Bull's .. .. .. 497 542 Thorpe, J. P., Mataroa .. .. .. 771 861 Timbs, S. S., Taihape .. .. .. 14 162 Tod, R. J., Pukeroa, Hunterville .. 2,292 2,252 Toms, G. G., Mangaweka . . .. 802 777 Torrey, Joseph, Raumai Road, Bull's .. 475 480 Totman, R. B., Potaka, Utiku .. .. 5,492 4,742 Toulmin, V. F., Kaipaliore, Hunterville .. 830 880 Transom, G. M., Ohutu.. .. .. 441 492 Transom, J., Ohutu .. .. .. 1,250 1,399 Travis, C. H., Kawhatau .. .. 223 215 Tricker, W. (Estate of), (c/o J. Tricker), Bull's 1,017 1,063 Tripe, W. J., Okirae, Fordell .. .. — 1,839 Trotter, R. H., Santoft, Marton .. .. 6,583 7,060 Tuhe, R. C., Hihitahi .. .. .. 1,260 1,331 Turner, R. W., Marton .. .. .. 1,313 1,629 Twist, H., Marton .. .. .. 35 921 Vile, C. E., Bulls .. .. .. — 1,794 Voss, William, South Makirikiri, Marton .. — 61 Wade, W. E., Turakina.. .. .. 408 570 Wade, W. E., and Son, Turakina .. 1,533 1,559 Walker, R. E., Hunterville .. .. — 540 Wall and Co., Raukura, Taihape .. 3,660 4,052 Wall, Dr., and Anderson, Dr., Parewanui, 27 Nil Bull's Ward, F., Mataroa .. . . .. 148 315 Warren, H. T., Upper Tutaenui, Marton .. 46 79 Wasson, A., Heaton Park, Marton .. 505 373 Watson, Dr. F. J., Bull's .. .. 32 35 Way, P. W., Utiku .. .. .. 724 1,144 Webb, J. A., 9 Ellis Road, Taihape .. 21 76 Webb, Joseph, Taihape .. .. 3,134 2,558 Webb, Joseph, Taihape .. .. 1,686 Nil Weekes, Owen, Tiriraukawa, Mataroa .. 437 353 Weekes, Owen, Tiriraukawa, Mataroa .. 331 331 Weston, D., Vinegar Hill, Hunterville .. 1,779 1,924 Weston, L., Mangaweka .. .. 1,318 1,137 Weston, L. E., Ohakea, Ohingaiti .. 1,154 1,118 Weston, P., Vinegar Hill, Hunterville .. 1,150 1,183 Whale, H., Marton .. .. .. 907 1,297 Whale, Henry T., Marton .. .. 3,334 3,086 Whale, L. A., and L. E., Marton .. 674 21 Wheeler, A. L., Hunterville .. .. 623 507 Whenuaroa, J. C., 0/0 J. Stead, Pukeokahu, 4,010 4,575 Taihape Whittington Bros., Marton .. .. — 1,024 Whittington, T. W., Marton .. .. 1,512 Nil Whittle, James, " Oruamatua," Moawhango 3,650 4,570 Wicks, Edwin G., Bull's .. .. 223 I 451

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Rangitikei County—continued. Wicks, H. N. and F. L., Bull's .. • • 80 255 Wilhelm, George, Marton .. . • 20 Nil Wilhelm, H. C. B. (o/o Mr. Cobham), Broad- 351 92 way, Marton Wilkes, Arthur, Mataroa .. • • 214 j 175 Wilkie, David (Estate of), (o/o R. J. Allen), 1,256 > 1,364 Taoroa Road, Taihape Wilkie, J. C., Ohingaiti .. • • 1,843 j 2,097 Wilkie, R., Taihape .. .. • • 47 45 Williams, T. W., and Sons, Motukawa, P.O. 3,592 I 3,458 Box 7, Mataroa Willis, D. J., Greatford .. • • 560 539 Willis, T. R., Glenlochie, Greatford .. 2,568 2,547 Willis, T. R., Woodendean, Greatford .. 1,114 1,230 Wilson, D. W., Parewanui, Bull's .. 1,224 1,293 Wilson, G. H„ Bull's .. .. ■ • 443 810 Wilson, Horace, Marton .. .. 2,661 I 3,339 Wilson, James, Pukepapa, Marton .. 358 | 294 Wilson, L. D., Hunterville .. • • 360 I 410 Wilson, V. S. M., Hunterville .. • • 855 | 962 Wilson, William, Rosemount, Hunterville 691 ! 780 Wilton, A. J., Hunterville .. •• 1,681 ; 880 Wilton, A. J., Hunterville .. • ■ — I 500 Wilton, A. J., Hunterville .. . • 773 1,710 Wing, A. H., Marton .. .. • • 593 j 809 Wing, John, Tadcroft, Marton .. • • 2,297 j 2,355 Wing, T., ju'n., Hunterville .. •• 1,156 Nil Woodhill, Samuel, Wangaehu .. . • 57 94 Zohs, A. A., Kaweka Road, Taihape . ■ 152 140 Zohs, A. N., Mangaweka .. 920 942 Zohs, George.P., Mangaweka .. •. j 319 467 1036113 1091759 OROUA COUNTY (In Manawatu Subdivision). Adsett, W., Colyton .. .. • ■ 112 78 Agricultural High School (o/o Director), 270 515 Feilding Akers, A. W., Broadlands, Linton .. 5,375 5,436 Anderson, A. E., Reid's Lane, Bunnythorpe 68 J 75 Anderson, J. D., Halcombe .. .. 12 j 107 Ansin, Victor, Ashhurst .. ■ ■ — ! 225 Arthur, Thomas A., Ashhurst .. .. 205 j 298 Bailey, N. G., Lisson Farm, Taonui .. 1,168 1,656 Bailey, W. A., Stanway, Halcombe .. 917 1,016 Baker, William, Makino .. ■ • 348 329 Barnett, Dr. E. 0., Tokorangi, Halcombe .. ] 1,172 ' 2,045 Bell, David, Strathspey, Feilding .. 1,714 1,726 Billet, S. C., Kimbolton Road, Cheltenham, 901 Nil Feilding Booth Bros., Feilding .. .. .. 2,653 2,769 Bray, Mrs. Emily, Colyton .. .. 561 471 Brewster, W. H. (Estate of), Rushmere, i 962 1,044 Feilding Biuce, John (Estate.of), Fry's, Cheltenham 701 471 Burrell, Henry, Feilding .. .. 1,105 1.178 Burrell, Hugh, Feilding .. 1,499 1,542 Burrell, Hugh, and Son, Feilding . • 2,578 2,679 Bussell, James, Colyton .. .. 958 858 Callingham, A. E. (rural delivery), Stanway 223 284 Callingham, T. R., Stanway, Halcombe .. j 275 125 Callingham, T. R., Stanway, Halcombe .. 213 266 Callingham, T. R., Stanway, Halcombe .. 99 251 Campbell, Archibald, Bute Farm, Feilding 1,684 2,095 Christian, Enos, Stanway (rural delivery), 598 902 Halcombe Christian, W. C., Stanway .. .. 653 798 Clover, H. T., Makino.. .. .. 127 137 Cockburn, Robert, Stanway, Halcombe .. 268 297 Coker, Thomas, Colyton .. .. 419 515 Cornfoot, H. S., Greenlea, Halcombe .. 2,035 2,660 Cowdrey, Charles, Halcombe .. .. 528 533 Craine, W. T. F., Stanway .. .. 1,016 1,508 Crook, J. W., Colyton .. .. .. — 134 Currie, J. S., Bunnythorpe .. .. ■— 95 Currie, R. J., Fenwick, Ashhurst.. .. 218 262 Currie, Robert, Bunnythorpe .. .. 168 160 Currie, W., Ashhurst .. .. .. 183 248 Currie, W. A., Ashhurst .. .. 275 266 Currie, William, Ashhurst .. .. 82 273 Currie, William, Ashhurst . . .. ■— 524 Currie, William, Kilmarnock, Ashhurst .. 338 195

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Obotja County—continued. Curry, J. J., Colyton .. .. .. — 107 Darragh, J. A., Feilding .. .. 1,732 1,489 Dawson, Joshua, Hazelmere, Colyton .. 203 208 de Malmanche, A. B., Ashhurst .. .. — 1,240 Dermer, A. L., Stanway, via Feilding .. 432 494 Duthie, A., Feilding .. .. .. 284 324 Farmer, F. B., Kakariki, Halcombe .. 656 943 Ferguson, J. E. (rural delivery), Feilding .. 666 754 Ferguson, J. L., Tokorangi Road, Halcombe 460 576 Ferguson, L. C., Feilding Road, Halcombe 541 658 Fergusson, R., Rose Bank, Halcombe .. 261 279 Fergusson, W., Isla. Park (rural delivery), 738 980 Halcombe Field, W. F., Aokautere .. .. 290 400 Forlong, D. G., Park Hill, Bunnythorpe .. 776 572 Freezing Works (c/o Manager), Feilding .. 293 338 Friedarch, H. R. (c/o J. H. Signal, Marton) 866 896 Fry, W. G., Punga Iwi, Feilding .. 1,484 1,646 Gavyan, R., Ridgelands .. .. 73 52 Gibb, W. W., Ashhurst .. .. 185 354 Gorton, F. W., Feilding.. .. .. 1,249 1,452 Gray, H. M., Colyton .. .. .. 830 757 Gray, William, Colyton .. .. .. 647 683 Green, Alexander (rural delivery), Halcombe 392 449 Green, Patrick, Stanway .. .. 816 861 Green, Thomas, Stanway .. .. 1,103 1,173 Greenhow, W., Bunnythorpe .. .. 1,204 1,332 Gunn, H. J. E., Bunnythorpe .. . . 495 | 365 Hall, R. L. V„ Ashhurst .. .. 124 144 Hare, G. C. (Estate of), (private bag), Feilding 2,125 2,143 Hare, G. C. (private bag), Wavertree, Feilding 668 , 640 Hare, J. C., Sandyford, Cheltenham .. 1,680 1,865 * Heappy, Joseph Halcombe .. .. 615 566 Henaghan, M., Stony Creek, Whakarongo 465 482 Henaghan, P. (Estate of), Kimbolton Road, 186 417 Feilding Henson, M. S. J., Halcombe Road, Feilding 257 296 Henson, Watson, Ashhurst .. .. 204 173 Hills, W. E., Makino .. .. .. 724 617 Hitchman, George, Feilding .. .. 231 255 Hogg, L. Gordon, Halcombe .. .. 1,197 1,512 Hopkirk, R. H., Ashhurst .. .. 519 , 471 Humphrey, A. R., Greenhill (private bag), 2,007 1,865 Feilding Humphrey, W. M., Stanway, Halcombe .. 678 1,083 James Bros., Stanway .. .. .. 392 Nil Jefferies, A. Y., Bunnythorpe .. .. 430 430 Jefferies Bros., Colyton Farm, Taonui, Feild- 870 869 ing Jefferies Bros., Taonui Farm, Taonui, Feild- 564 562 ing Jefferies, S., Taonui, Feilding .. .. 185 j 412 Jefferies, Thomas, Stanway, Halcombe .. 595 608 Johnston, C. F., Ridgelands .. .. 2,610 2,376 Keith, W. A., Halcombe .. .. 425 700 Kelsall, Ashton, Ashhurst . .. .. 473 422 Knight, James, Feilding .. .. 2,495 2,100 Knight, Leo S., Reid's Line, Aorangi, Feilding — 334 Kreegher, August, Halcombe .. .. 335 586 Krull, F., Marama, Kimbolton .. .. 496 505 Laing, J. (private bag), Feilding .. 254 270 Langdon and Son, Colyton .. .. 2,200 2,207 Lankshear, G. H., Colyton .. .. —• 100 Lassen, A., Ashhurst .. .. .. 653 j 289 Lassen, A., Ashhurst .. .. .. 335 j 448 Lassen, Las. (Estate of), Bunnythorpe . .. 514 | 714 Lawrie, A. F., Makino, Feilding .. .. — j 687 Leithbridge, F. C., Arapata, P.O., Feilding.. 1,670 j 1,535 Linklater, Joseph, Box 219, Palmerston 1,107 ! Nil North Linklater, Robert, Colyton .. .. — 1,107 Managh, C. (Estate of), Halcombe .. 1,370 1,323 Mann, F. J., Feilding .. .. .. 15 Nil Manson's Estate (c/o Manager), Box 60, 4,305 4,098 Stanway Marshall, Edwin, Halcombe .. .. 790 364 Marshall, R., Grendale, Bunnythorpe .. 240 229 Martin, R. L., Ashhurst (rural delivery) .. 152 Nil Maul, T). N., Ashhurst .. .. .. — 120 Maul, F., Ashhurst .. .. .. 517 j 496 Maxwell, W., Bunnythorpe .. .. 1,547 1,305 McDonald, Richard, Ashhurst .. .. 2,220 ' 1,980 McDonell, A. A., Ashhurst .. .. 910 j Nil MeDonell and Son, Wondal, Halcombe ..I — I 1,632

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] No. of Sheep on ( April 30, April 30 1027. 1928. Oroua County—continved. McDonell, J., Halcombe .. .. 1,069 Nil McDonell, P. W., Halcombe .. .. { 344 Nil McLennan, I. H., Halcombe .. .. 102 212 McLennan, W. and D., Rangatawa, Halcombe 642 679 McLeod, B., Oolyton .. .. .. 1,647 1,455 McVicar, Gordon, Aorangi, Feilding .. — 256 Meat Company, Manchester Street, Feilding 40 88 Merritt, B. M., Colyton .. .. 796 884 Meyrick, A. G., Ridgelands .. .. 1,385 1,414 Morrison, James P., Tokorangi, Halcombe 68 22 Morrison, Mrs. M. A., Halcombe .. .. 106 308 Murphy, John, Colyton .. .. 623 499 Murphy, John, Remnants, Colyton .. 254 259 Nairn, C. E., Halcombe.. .. ... 347 343 Nairn, .T. W. (rural delivery), Makino Road, 280 315 Feilding Nicholson, J., Stanway .. .. .. 311 Nil O'Connor, P., Leithbridge, Feilding .. 81 Nil Oliver, H. W., Ashhurst .. .. 911 146 O'Neil, —, Tokorangi, Halcombe . . 200 660 Orr, F. A. (rural delivery), Halcombe .. — 323 Osborne, E. W. A., Ashhurst . . .. 406 351 Page, W. and W„ Halcombe .. .. 1,458 2,177 Palmer, R., 72 West Street, Feilding .. 1,029 1,025 Parker Bros., Colyton, Feilding .. .. 235 458 Parker, Messrs. M. and G., Aorangi, Feilding 616 | 606 Parsons, J. W., Halcombe .. .. 336 342 Paske, Charles, Halcombe .. .. 99 90 Pearce, L. F., Makino .. .. .. 606 604 Pearce, W. G., Colyton .. .. .. 1,632 1,555 Pearson, R., jun. (rural delivery), Halcombs 302 320 Petersen, G. A. (rural delivery), Kakariki .. 114 141 Port, R. A. H., Palmerston North .. 962 285 Power, W. H., Colyton .. .. .. 424 552 Price, W. (rural delivery), Feilding . . 248 248 Priest, M. A., Waituna West .. .. 607 750 Prior, A. E., Halcombe .. .. . • 170 218 Pryce, Herbert, Kakariki, Halcombe . . 837 1,040 Pryce, Miss K. W., Kakariki, Halcombe .. 572 660 Quayle, William, Feilding .. .. 93 Nil Ranson, G. M., Bunnythorpe .. .. 685 689 Rasmussen, Maurice, Colyton .. .. 729 661 Rasmussen, Mrs. M. K., Halcombe .. 356 245 Rasmussen, W., The Pines, Makino .. 565 559 Redmayne, Harold, Halcombe .. .. 1,755 1,956 Reid, D., Halcombe Road, Feilding .. 734 1,265 Robinson, Andrew, Aorangi, Feildmg .. 258 362 Rosser, E. J., Tokorangi, Halcombe .. 270 315 Sandilands, B. N., Feilding . . .. 701 775 Sandilands, B. N., Kimbolton Road, Feilding 142 145 Searle, J. B., Palm Grove, Ashhurst .. 558 561 Shannon, A. B. and N. TJ., Mahoe (private 1,785 2,227 bag), Feilding Shannon, Trevor, Waituna West.. .. 287 341 Shepherd, S., Colyton .. .. .. 540 551 Sherrard, S., Makino, Feilding .. .. 686 705 Short, B. V., Cunningham's (rural delivery), — #65 Feilding Short, E. E., Mahua, Feilding .. . . 212 358 Short, Ernest (Estate of), Parorangi, Wai- 856 Nil tuna West Short, Ernest (Estate of), Parorangi, Box 2,326 2,353 40, Feilding Shortall, James, Westend Farm, Colyton .. 643 665 Shortall, R., Colyton .. .. .. 712 612 Shortall, T. N., Colyton .. .. — 382 Signal, F. W., Waituna West .. .. — 491 Silk and Howarth and Co., Wanganui .. 468 478 Simpson, P. R., Makino (rural delivery), — 42 Feilding Smith, T. Alfred, Fairfield, Colyton .. 1,500 1,576 Smith, W. J., Colyton .. .. .. 279 Nil Smith, W. J., Studleigh, Colyton .. 288 505 Speedy, David H,, Whakaronga .. .. 80 117 Stern Bros., Raukawa, Ashhurst.. .. 97 98 Stewart, Robert, Bunny thorpe ,. .. 711 748 Storey, G. H. and C. F., Ashhurst .. 21 Nil Swainson, E. P, C., Kimbolton Road, Feild- 852 898 ing Thurston, J- W., Colyton .. .. 290 326 Turnbull, George (private bag), Feilding . 1,513 1,452 Vennell, F. H.. Kimbolton Road. Feilding . 83 79 Viles, J. K, Colyton .. .. .. 337 226 Walker, J., Valley Road, Colyton .. 229 246 Wall, Dr., Halcombe .. -. .. 181 214

No. of Sheep on I April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. , Oboua County—continued. Waugh, John, Taonui .. .. .. 388 j 399 Whittaker, Albert, Valley Road, Colyton .. 498 ! Nil Willeans Bros., Colyton.. .. .. 609 528 Williamson, J. C., Ashhurst .. .. 327 \ 334 Wilson, Mrs. Myrtle, Colyton .. .. — 118 Winder, G. M., Stanway, Halcombe .. —• { 601 Younger,!) L., Cinder Hill, Feilding , . 1,794 1,620 133;003 144,738 KAIEAN6A COUNTY (In Manawatu Subdivision). Adsett, Albert, Colyton.. .. .. 408 609 Akers, A. W., Tepuna, Linton .. .. 3,080 2,952 Atkinson, G., jun., Makomako, Pahiatua .. 219 164 Ballinger, L., Linton .. .. .. 678 799 Batchelar, A. F., Linton .. .. j — 574 Batchelar, A. F. and H. .D., Willowbank, ! 2,226 j Nil Palmerston North Batchelar, Josiah, Brookleigh, Linton .. 1,313 1,330 Bennett, A. C., Awahuri .. .. 656 '< 852 Bennett, E. A., Awahuri .. .. 690 I 704 Bennett, J. M., Awahuri .. .. 100 | 190 Best, Harold E. (rural delivery), Kairanga 1,028 1,035 Bourke, Laurence, Palmerston North .. 701 j 463 Bridges, 0. C., Kumeroa .. .. 434 j 514 Brown, G. W., Kahuterawa Valley, Palmers- 1,022 ' 1,007 ton N. Buick, D., Palmerston North .. .. 200 j 216 Burrell, H. J., Bunnythorpe .. .. m j 56 Byers, W. E., Whakaronga .. .. g Nil ' Callesen, Johannes, Longburn .. ... 1,436 I 1,485 Carter, J. E., Amesbury Street, Palmerston N. — ! 365 Carter, W. S., Palmerston North .. .. 140 ! 200 Cheetham Bros., Kauwhata, Palmerston N. 30 ! 45 Coker, H., Tokomaru .. .. . . 618 687 Collins, E. W., Collinwood, Newbury .. 1,825 1,880 Collins, E. W., Newbury .. .. 328 408 Collis, C. D., Kairanga .. . . .. j 674 711 Collis, D., Kairanga .. .. .. j 1,775 1,700 Collis, J., Kairanga .. .. .. 1,546 2,070 Collis, L. J., Kairanga .. .. . . 619 664 Collis, O. A. (rural delivery), Kairanga .. 162 275 Cook, H. H., Aokautere .. .. 2 2 Craw, George, Linton .. .. .. 1,511 Nil Crawford Bros., Linton .. .. .. 1,342 1,109 Crawford Bros., Milriok's Line, Linton .. — 194 Currin, A. E., Linton .. .. .. j 59 62 Eglinton, Percy, Kairanga . . .. 299 226 Elliott, M. A., Palmerston North .. .. 47 Nil Elley, R. W. J., Aokautere .. .. 1 336 358 Fairless, W. S., Ashhurst .. .. 157 168 Field, W. F., Aokautere .. .. 480 369 Forster-Pratt, G. R., Tiritea, Palmerston N. j 638 820 Galpin, C. A., Linton .. .. .. 1,574 Nil Gibbs, A. F., Lockwood. Longburn .. 2,794 Nil Gillies, H., Rangitikei Line, Palmerston N. 26 17 Gray, A., Kelvin Grove, Palmerston North 405 330 Gray, A. J. (rural delivery), Kairanga ... — 680 Green Bros., Tiritea, Palmerston North .. ! 397 330 Green, H. R., Kairanga.. .. .. J 690 755 Greves, A. K., Aokautere .. .. j — 561 Harrison and Lett, Rangiotu .. .. 210 515 Hart, G., Perrys, Tiritea, Palmerston North 750 899 Hart, George, Te Piringi, Tiritea, Palmerston 366 410 North Haselden, F. M., Tiritea, Palmerston North 871 694 Holden, J., Longburn .. .. .. 3,347 4,045 Honore, A., Tiritea, Palmerston North .. 2,101 2,040Hoperoft, W. R., Aokautere .. .. 228 96 Hume, H. J. T., Tokomaru .. .. 239 16 Irvine, Samuel, Linton .. .. .. 729 654 Jackson, A. J., 154 Albert Street, Palmerston 653 765 North Jones, C. Evan, Kauwhata .. .. 474 392 Judd Bros., Aokautere .. .. .. — 28 Kearins, J., Kairanga .. . . .. 714 662 Kearins, Maurice, Kairanga .. .. 447 J 432 Kearins, Mrs. M., Kairanga .. ... 662 j 661 Keeble, C. T., Avondale, P.O. Box 264, 3,193 j 3,171 Palmerston North Keeble, C. T., Kairanga Farm, P.O. Box 264, 2,135 3,490 Palmerston N. Keeble, G. C., Box 117, Palmerston North .. 754 Nil Kilsby, B. A. F., Tiritea, Palmerston North 1 1,176 1,338

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WEST COAST SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30 1927. 1928. Kairanga County—continued. Kilsby, G. R. B„ P.O. Box 425, Palmerston 666 591 North Kilsby, H. C., 5 Russell Street, Palmerston N. — 367 Knight, J. P., Palmerston North.. .. — 1,899 Knight, R. D., Longburn .. .. — 214 Kyle, James, Aokautere .. • • 49 43 Lancaster, S. R. (Estate of), Palmerston 62 87 North Levin, R. L., Westella, Peilding .. .. 3,233 3,131 Linklater, J., Feilding .. .. •• 1,514 1,242 Lockwood Land Co. (c/o M. A. Eliott), — 2,613 Palmerston North Lyons, N., Taikorea .. .. .. 254 Nil Manawatu Meat Company, Palmerston North 208 524 Massey Agricultural College, P.O. Box 367, — 1,208 Palmerston North Matheson, W. A. (rural delivery), Kairanga, — 885 Palmerston North McEvedy, A. I., Whitmore Road, Linton .. 1,211 925 McEwan, H. N., Tiakitahuna .. .. 29 16 McEwen, A. H., Tiakitahuna .. .. 606 554 McEwen, D. B. (rural delivery), Kairanga.. 348 523 McFarlane, Henry, Aokautere .. .. 486 485 McHarty, Alex. P., Siberia, Ashhurst .. 912 Nil McKenzie, R. A., Box 122, Palmerston N. 49 Nil McMahon, J., Marne Street, Palmerston N. 605 593 McRae, Flinders S., Napier Road, Palmers- 241 289 ton North Meager Bros., Tetawa, Kairanga .. .. 529 360 Meager, J. and W., Kairanga .. .. 547 454 Meyriek, A. O., Aokautere .. .. 630 580 Mildon, P. George, Kairanga, Palmerston N. 594 664 Millar, David, Kelvin Grove, Palmerston 400 322 North Millward Bros., Kairanga .. .. 1,560 1,405 Milner, S., Palmerston North .. .. 88 87 Mitchell, A. A., Kairanga, Palmerston North 2,550 2,608 Mitchell, J. A., Burnside, Longburn .. 1,059 921 Monrad, 0., Grey Street, Palmerston North 74 107 Moody Bros., Linton .. .. .. 466 460 Moody, F. H., Linton .. . . .. — 255 Mullins, Samuel J., Park Road, Palmerston 688 532 North Munro, D., Palmerston North . . .. 168 210 Nash, J. L., Linton .. .. .. — 154 Neilsen, N. Peter, Tiakitahuna, Palmerston N. 620 538 Parsons, S., Kairanga .. .. .. 1,010 1,876 Pearce, W. B. V. (Estate of), Rangiotu .. 2,389 Nil Peterson, C. H., Feilding .. .. 63 66 Puklowski, M. and J., Palmerston North .. — 802 Radcliffe, H., Fitzherbert West, Palmers- 732 862 ton North Rowland, David, Tiakitahuna .. .. 700 680 Rowland, W., Tiakitahuna .. .. 612 652 Russell, J. A., Gillespie's Line, Palmerston N. 183 163 Rutledge, Alexander, Kairanga .. .. 1,076 942 Ryman, C. H., Kairanga .. .. 690 650 Ryman, J. C., Kairanga (rural delivery) .. 367 487 Sanson, James, Kairanga (rural delivery), 819 891 Palmerston North l3chaw, F. J. S., Fitzherbert West, Palmers- 983 1,003 ton North Ifcott and Bendall, Aokautere .. .. 796 973 Setter, Frederick, Kelvin Grove, Palmers- 138 Nil ton North Shannon, Mrs. E. (private bag), PalmerstonN. — 1,280 Shepherd, J. H., Whakaronga, Palmerston 16 174 North Sheppard, F. J., Palmerston North .. 4 5 Shere, Mervyn, No. 4 Line, Fitzherbert, 760 762 Palmerston North Shirley, J., Aokautere .. .. .. 103 118 Simm, W., jun., Linton .. .. 603 654 Simm, W., Hill Top, Linton .. .. 603 Nil Small, P. J., Kairanga .. .. .. 422 504 Smith, B. H., Tiritea, Palmerston North .. 1,823 1,651 (Smith, E. L., Aokautere .. .. 1 550 698 Smith, W. W„ Linton .. .. .. 2,214 2,410 Sutherland, A., Boundary Road, Palmers- 1,312 951 ton North Sutherland, A. (Te Kura), Box 119, Palmers- 1,154 1,469 ton North Tanner, R., Longburn .. .. .. 1,790 1,790 Thomson, B. K., Kairanga, Palmerston N... 1,095; 1,415 Thomson, W. A., Awahuri, Palmerston N. 1,220 I 1,747

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1028. Kairanga County—continued. Vautier, R., Whakaronga, Palmerston North 26 30 Vos, M. and H., Box 9, Longburn .. 2,620 2,855 Vowell, B. C., Aokautere .. .. 1,386 1,316 Waldegrave, H. R. (Estate of), Awapuni, 697 994 Palmerston North Wall, L. B., Kairanga .. . . .. 1,493 1,325 Wall, R. S., Pukerua Bay .. .. 945 870 Waugh, John H., Taonui, Feilding .. 114 116 Whittle, J., Brookland Farm, Kauwhata, 26 20 Palmerston North Wingate, John, Longburn .. .. 2,740 3,169 Wolfsbauer, Mathias, Fitzherbert West, 432 436 Palmerston North Woodley, J. A., Aokautere .. .. 133 181 Wright, G. P., Box 5, Longburn .. .. 1,002 900 108,120 111,977 K1WITEA COUNTY (In Manawatu Subdivision). Adkins, E. H., Hunterville .. .. 1,757 1,917 Aiken, H. 6., Box 42, Kimbolton .. — 265 Aitken, G. C., Kimbolton .. .. 2,310 Nil Alderson, William, Rewa .. .. 250 407 Algie, W., Kimbolton .. .. .. 772 944 Anderson, C. V., Mangaweka .. .. 1,098 2,995 Bailey, J. A., Kimbolton .. . . 761 908 Bailey, W. A., Kawhatau, Mangaweka .. 1,366 1,174 Bailey, W. L., jun., Mangaweka .. .. 520 518 Banks, Mrs. A., and Son, Kiwitea .. 1,074 1,025 Barron, A. V., Cheltenham .. .. 690 748 Barron, Mrs., Cunningham's .. .. 538 548 Barron, N. N. (rural delivery), Feilding .. 538 548 Barrow, Robert, Cheltenham .. .. 59 15 Bartlett, Charles, Ohingaiti .. .. 20 240 Batcheior, I).. Kiwitea .. .. .. 357 82 Batchelor, J. W., Poseidon, Waituna West 1,166 1,258 Batohelor, J. W., Waituna West .. 40 Nil Beard, G. H., Kimbolton .. .. 2,790 2,910 Beard, J. and G. W., Kimbolton .. 1,155 1,176 Beard, J. K., Kimbolton . . .. 626 683 Beard, W. J., Kimbolton .. .. — 1,584 Beard, W. J., Kimbolton .. .. 1,201 N1 Beckett, R. E., Hinau, Ohingaiti .. 5,274 4,821 Beilski, John, Karewarewa, Rangiwahia .. 290 329 Beilski, T. A., Main South Road, Rangi- 398 339 wahia Billett, P. G., Colyton, Feilding .. .. •— 533 Billinghurst, W. H., Mangaweka .. 1,162 1,360 Bochnig, Robert, Kimbolton .. .. 158 154 Boneham, Walter, Ohingaiti .. .. 1,846 1,855 Bonnor and Munro, Mangaweka .. .. 1,574 1,774 Boshier, Walter, Rangiwahia .. .. 598 734 Bourke Bros., Rangiwahia .. . . 288 178 Bourke, J., Rangiwahia .. .. 217. 219 Brown, A. S., Rewa .. .. .. 2,634 2,546 Brown, Alexander, Bankhead, Kiwitea .. 1,044 1,109 Brown, J. A. T., Hunterville .. .. 2,678 2,69,0 Brown, Peter, Pakihikura, Rewa.. .. 949 940 Bruce, John (Estate of), Riddiford's, Chel- 1,203 Nil tenham Bruce, John (Estate of), Roxton Hill, Chel- 500 724 tenham Bruce, John (Estate of), The Homestead, 491 592 Cheltenham Bruce, Mrs. Agnes (Bell's Property), Chel- 499 720 tenham Bryce, J. J., Makonui, Kiwitea .. .. 117 1,643 Bryce, John Joseph, Mokanui, Pemberton.. 2,231 774 Buchanan, D. P., Cunningham's .. 1,076 1,290 Burford, Herbert, Ohingaiti .. .. — 78 Burrell, W. H., Cheltenham .. .. — 1,405 Caird, Alexander, Rangiwahia, Mangaweka 734 648 Campbell and Fisher, Cunningham's .. 221 229 Carman, S. J., Waituna West .. .. 480 458 Carr, J. S., Pemberton .. .. .. 20 20 Carruthers, G., Sandon Block, Hunterville 478 452 Caselberg, Mrs. Catherine, Bell's Farm, 157 199 Mangaweka Clapham, W. G. (private bag), Feilding .. 756 996 Clare, H. P., Glenmore, Waituna West .. 4,435 4,400 Cole, T. J., Pennar, Sandon Block .. 300 200 Cole, T. J., Sandon Block, Hunterville .. 764 814 Complin, W. G., Rewa .. .. .. 1,160 1,141 Conway, M. A., Glenorchy, Cheltenham .. 1,201 1,272

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WEST COAST SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Kiwitea County—continued. Cooper, Thomas (Estate of), Mangaweka .. 948 Nil 1 Cooper, William, Ridge Road, Kimbolton .. 715 447 Cornfoot, Mrs. R. M., Greatford .. .. 2,535 2,655 1 Corpe, C. E., (rural delivery), Cunningham's 846 981 1 Eeilding 1 Couper, B. T., Rangiwahia .. . • j 290 310 1 Couper, Mrs. C. J., Rangiwahia . . .. j 401 407 J Craig, Mrs. Robert (Estate of), Brooklands, : 1,047 992 ] Hunterville Craine, T. E., Cheltenham .. . . 738 : 981 1 Dalton, H. P., Sandon Block, Hunterville .. 205 346 ] D'Ath, A. S„ Kimbolton .. .. 2,031 2,355 Davies, Mrs. M. C., Cunningham's (rural -— 22 delivery), Feilding Davis, D. R., Waituna West .. .. 460 4 Beighton, A. M., Leventhorpe, Mangaweka 360 Nil Deighton, M. S., Mangaweka .. .. 914 915 Densham, Mrs. V. A., Ardleigh, Pukeru, 1,880 1,975 Feilding Bensham, Mrs. V. A., Homeleigh (private 312 417 bag), Pukeru, Feilding Dermer, C. G. C., Waipiko, Cheltenham .. 418 595 Beroles, John, Pemberton .. •• 1,243 1,287 Deroles, R., Rangiwahia .. .. 635 640 B'Oyly, —, Kimbolton .. .. 1,814 2,577 Eames Bros., Cunningham's .. .. 38 45 Eames, W. J., Livingstone, Hunterville .. 28 36 Ellison, George, Hunterville .. .. 250 250 England, C. E., Beaconsfield, via Eeilding.. 580 877 England, C. P. K., The Kestrels, Pakihikura, 1,246 1,218 Hunterville England, F. H., Ridgeway, Hunterville .. 1,789 2,238 England, G., Waitijna West .. .. 443 417 Entwhistle, A. H. (Cunningham's rural 390 477 delivery), via Eeilding Entwistle, W. J., Cunningham's .. .. 488 609 Fankhauser, C., Rangiwahia .. .. 234 65 Fox, Felix (Uira and Hillside Properties), 1,993 2,043 Ruahine, Mangaweka Francis, A. P., Hunterville .. 1,583 1,584 Fraser, Ken, Mangaweka .. .. — 958 French, Mrs. E. M., Cunningham's (rural — 353 delivery), Feilding French, R. O., Cunningham's .. .. 316 Nil Fulton, E. ,R., Ohingaiti .. .. 443 506 Gerke, G. J., Kimbolton .. .. 481 487 Gibb, G. O., Kimbolton . • .. — 126 Gibson, William Beakfield (private bag), 1,174 1,306 Feilding Green Bros., Pourangahi, Mangaweka .. 2,090 2,300 Green, J. A. (private bag), Feilding .. 737 965 Grice, W. L., Cunningham's .. .. 644 800 Guthrie, J. B., Ruahine, Mangaweka .. 1,128 980 Guthrie, R. H. H., Ruahine .. .. 1,550 1,265 Guy lee, J., Aslidene, Waituna West .. 622 616 Hair, William, jun., Kimbolton .. .. 24 72 Hamilton, W. J., Mangaweka .. .. 332 278 Hammond, C. F. W., Ohingaiti .. .. 1,156 1,230 Hancock, Robert, Rangiwahia .. .. 282 283 Hare, J. C., Cheltenham .. .. 1,097 1,080 Harre, A., Rewa .. .. .. 56 100 Harris Bros. (O'Connor's Property), Rangi- 309 289 wahia Harris Bros. (Tehunga Property), Kimbolton 487 468 Haythorne, E. H., Kimbolton .. .. 959 j 961 Hobson, A. A., Waituna West .. .. 1,846 ! 1,832 Hocking, J. D., Kiwitea .. .. 848 ■ 853 Hodge, H. K., Kimbolton .. .. 575 ! 589 Hodge, James, Pemberton .. .. 890 925 Holmes, Henry, Blufi Road, Kimbolton .. 975 908 Ireland, Philip, Rangiwahia .. .. 35 9 Ireland, T., Ohingaiti .. .. .. 1,465 2,247 Jacob, W. F., and Son, Kiwitea .. .. 1,501 1,756 Jeffries, T., Stanway, Halcombe .. .. 470 824 Jenkins, W. H., Peep-o'-Day, Kimbolton .. 350 400 Jenkins, W. H., Woodstock, Kimbolton .. 370 380 Jensen, N. C., Kimbolton .. .. 487 592 Johnston, C. E., Kamano, Cheltenham .. 882 730 Johnston, H. B., Cheltenham .. .. 1,408 1,394 Kevern, M. C., Hunterville .. .. 453 465 Kidd, Alfred, Studely, Kiwitea .. .. 1,073 1,062 Kilgour, R. P., Kiwitea.. .. 1,082 1,478 Kinkead, John (corner Parkes Avenue and 826 593 Parrons Street), St. John's Hill, Wanganui

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Kiwitea County—continued. Knight, K., Mangaweka .. .. 66 45 Knox, W., Kimbolton .. .. ... 205 Nil Kreger, Gustave, Rangiwahia .. .. 677 173 Larsen, Jens, Cunningham's .. .. 8 12 Law, G. E., McBeths Road, Kiwitea .. — 1,306 Lawrence, B. S., Cheltenham ... .. 836 858 Lawson, A., Lindora, Kimbolton.. .. 294 523 Leicester, C. H., Tyne Hall, Waituna West 3,339 3,333 Leigh, C., Sandon Block, Hunterville .. 190 300 Lewis, Mrs., Valley Road, Kimbolton .. 100 75 Lodge, S. H., Kiwitea .. .. .. 506 j 536 London Bros., Kimbolton .. .. 705 1,096 Low, G. E., Kiwitea .. .. .. 1,126 Nil Lowry, S. J., Ohingaiti .. .. 846 1,110 Lucas, C. E., Pakihikura, Rewa .. .. 91 120 Lutze, H. A., Makonui, Kiwitea .. .. 34 17 Maher, James, Ohingaiti .. .. 606 860 Malcolm, George, Apiti .. .. 1,139 1,006 Marshall, W. S., Rata .. .. .. 4,827 4,801 Martin, A. and L., Rangiwahia .. .. 59 108 Martin, C. E., Kimbolton .. .. — 76 Martin, I)., Rangiwahia .. .. 843 886 Martin, Murdoch, Rangiwahia .. .. 581 597 Martin, S. J., Table Flat, Apiti .. .. 250 265 Martin, W., Table Flat, Apiti .. .. 250 265 McBeth, Robert, Cawdor, Kimbolton .. 1,322 1,325 McCoard, W. J., Mangaweka .. .. 563 592 McCullough, G. H., Kimbolton .. .. 609 . 559 McDonald and Richardson, Kimbolton .. 2,130 2,062 McDonald, Arthur, Rangiwahia .. .. 40 107 McDougal, Alex., Kiwitea .. .. 114 99 McGregor, J. D. (Estate of), Te Ruae, Rangi- 3,886 3,645 wahia Mclntyre, C., Ohingaiti .. .. 2,049 2,230 McKenzie, Charles G., Marua, Kimbolton .. 520 490 McKenzie, Charles G., Silver Stream, Kim- 870 870 bolton . McLean, Lachlan (private bag), Feilding .. 8,375 8,390 McLean, Mrs. (private bag), Feilding .. 202 706 McNie, G. H., Pourangaki, Mangaweka .. j 834 783 Meads Bros., Rata .. .. .. j 331 338 Meads, C. B., Pakahikura, Hunterville .. ; 542 660 Meads, Lionel, Rewa .. .. .. 542 560 Meads, S. A., Rangiwahia .. .. 232 205 Mitchell, F. W., Kimbolton .. .. — 842 Moess, C. F., Rangiwahia .. .. 200 222 Morgan, Alexander, Hillside, Rangiwahia .. 1,481 1,275 Morton, A. C., Paki-iti, Pemberton .. 2,374 2,553 Mowbray, A. G., Sandon Block, Hunter- 1,009 992 ville Murray, J. C., Lawson's, Kimbolton .. 390 356 Nesdale, John Joseph, Kimbolton .. 113 181 Northcott, James, Waituna West .. 768 926 Northcott, John (Estate of), Waituna West 370 Nil Northcott, John R. (private bag), Feilding —• 360 O'Dwyer, A. W., Karewarewa, Rangiwahia 753 744 Parkes, E., Sandon Block . . .. 442 498 Pearce, A. E., Konini, Waituna West .. 1,011 948 Pearson, F. C., Cunningham's .. .. 101 135 Pearson, Frederick (Estate of), Rangiwahia 199 Nil (c/o Public Trustee, Taihape) Pearson, Mrs. F., Hollywell, Cunningham's 761 635 Pemberton, E. W. (rural delivery), Kimbol- 1,035 1,045 ton Perry, Mrs. G. F. D., Pukura (private bag), — 627 Feilding Perry, Mrs. M. M., Rhyani, Kiwitea .. 1,518 1,825 Perry, S. G., Puhera (private bag), Feilding 1,940 Nil Phillips, W. H., Sandon Block, Hunterville 139 143 Phyn, C. G., Mangaweka .. .. 1,891 1,927 Pope, Dr. E. H., Sandon Block, Hunterville 1,789 2,158 Potter, G. L. G., Mangaweka .. .. 1,508 1,457 Powell, J. (c/o Mr. V. Hansen, " Maranoa "), •— 1,090 Rewa Pratt, W. T., Apiti .. .. .. 1,565 .1,926 Prouse, Mrs. A. K. (private bag), Feilding 628 715 Purnell Bros., Marton Block, Apiti .. 405 420 Pussell, F., Waituna .. .. .. 2,358 2,315 Ramsay, S. A., Ohingaiti .. .. — 648 Richardson, F., Cunningham's .. .. 888 1,248 Richardson, "Frederick, Buckland, Cunning- 1,050 1,058 ham's Richardson, Robert, Kimbolton .. .. 310 310 Riley, H., Kawatau Valley, Mangaweka .. 290 643

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WEST COAST SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Kiwitea County—continued. Ritohie, Robert, Kimbolton .. .. 350 585 Roache, William, Mangaweka .. .. 712 660 Robinson, Mrs. A. M., Miss E. 0. Deighton, — 388 and Mrs. E. S. Kingdon, Leventhorpe, Mangaweka Robinson, P., Mangaweka • .. .. 400 403 Rowse, W. E., Rangiwahia .. .. — 130 Rutherford, P. C., Cunningham's .. 43 51 Sandilands, A. E., Kiwitea .. .. 600 655 Shannon Bros. (Top Farm), Waituna West 1,785 1,882 Shannon Bros., Pickerings, Waituna West 1,220 1,322 Shannon, E. I., Waituna West .. .. 1,788 1,730 Shannon, Ezekiel (Estate of), Waituna West 1,036 1,068 Shannon, Trevor, Waituna West .. 2,859 1,956 Shaw, W. P., Mangaweka .. .. 3,280 3,210 Short and Sons (Limited), P.O. Box 40, 3,774 3,973 Feilding Short, E. E., Kahiwi, Feilding .. . . 2,696 2,741 Short, N. J., Te Mahora, Waituna West .. 1,769 1,733 Short, N. J., Valhalla, Waituna .. .. 2,343 1,996 Small, W. C., Feilding .. .. .. 490 604 Smith, A., Kimbolton .. .. .. 392 384 Smith, Bruce, Kimbolton . . .. — 512 Smith, C., Mangaweka .. .. .. 897 827 Smith, T. M. C. (rural delivery), Kimbolton — 16 Smith, R. W. (private bag), Ohakune .. 2,660 2,563 Smith, William Thomas Alexander and 1,685 1,987 Robert, Mangaweka Stack, F. O., Kiwitea .. .. .. 323 316 Stent, Charles, sen., Sandon Block .. 20 80 Stent, Sidney, Rangiwahia, Mangaweka .. 57 41 Stewart, H. K, Kiwitea .. .. 406 462 Stewart, Mrs. 6. M., Halcombe .. .. 361 Nil Stewart, Miss M. J. and M. W., Halcombe.. — 604 Stewart, Thomas, Ohingaiti .. .. 961 631 Stone Bros., Kimbolton .. .. 227 213 Stuart, ]•>. M., Rangiwahia .. .. — 209 Stuart, R. J., Cunningham's .. .. 665 461 Sutton, H., Kimbolton . . .. .. 1,100 1,248 Sweet, Herbert, Mairenui, Mangaweka .. 1,950 2,100 Tappin, F. E., Kiwitea .. .. .. 155 176 Taylor, Mrs. M. (rural delivery), Kiwitea, 620 Nil Cunningham's Taylor, R., jun. (private bag), Feilding .. 180 248 Taylor, S. R. P., Kiwitea .. .. — 165 Taylor, Thomas R., Kiwitea (rural delivery), — 174 Cunningham's Thebenhard, —, Kimbolton .. .. 31 30 Thomas, E. H., Rakatuma, Rewa .. 3,106 3,152 Thomasen, J. J., Fairleigh, Rewa .. 440 668 Thomasen, J. J., Kyrewood, Rewa .. 939 871 Thompson, H. W., Rangiwahia .. .. 304 334 Thomson Bros., Rewa .. .. .. 2,423 2,095 Thompson, William (rural delivery), Ohingaiti 570 437 Thorby, F. G.', Ohingaiti .. .. 399 428 Turnbull, D. 6. M., Mangaweka .. .. 1,887 1,916 Vennell, C. G., Rewa .. .. .. 1,600 1,734 Vennell, H„ Rewa .. .. .. 102 131 Viles, Mrs. R. E„ Apiti .. .. 283 265 Viles, W. J., Mairenui, Apiti . . .. 114 185 Watt, G. and J., and Co., Kimbolton .. 1,820 2,335 Watt, George, Kimbolton .. • • 136 127 Watt, J. and G., and Co., Kimbolton .. 2,781 1,632 Watt, Mrs. M. (private bag), Kimbolton .. 773 814 Waugh, Thomas, jun., Kimbolton .. 246 406 Whitehead, Frank (private bag), Feilding.. 769 807 Williamson, J. J. (private bag), Feilding .. 2,189 2,084 Williamson, S. and J. (private bag), Feilding 2,201 2,050 Wilson, G. Hamish, Edgehill, Bull's .. 1,629 2,152 Wilson, H. C., Kauwatau, Mangaweka .. 2,391 2,079 Wilson, Misses J. D. and A., Potaka, 3,384 3,393 c/o Hamish Wilson, Bulls Wood, Mrs. M. M., Armidale, Pemberton .. 609 965 Wood, T. D., Armidale, Pemberton .. 2,021 1,710 Woodford, W. J., Hunterville .. .. 343 360 Woollams, F. G., Box 19, Rewa . . .. 1,612 1,673 Wright, S., Kimbolton .. • • • ■ 345 354 Younger, D. L., Feilding .. .. 2,162 2,170 Younger, D. L. (private bag), Feilding .. 896 1,031 255,832 266,909

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. PO II ANGINA COUNTY (In Manawatu Subdivision). Akers, Edwin, Raumai.. .. .. 1,139 1,151 Alexander, E. and S., Apiti .. . . 442 208 Arbon, F. W., Raumai .. .. .. 1,617 1,722 Bailey, Alfred E., Kiwitea .. .. ■ ■ 763 905 Balmer, J. P., Raumai .. .. .. j 7 16 Bartlett, A. R., Kimbolton .. .. j 2,445 2,645 Batchelar, R. 0., Crossley, Utuwai .. 1,046 1,043 Beetham, Harold, Pohangina, Ashhurst .. j 3,000 2,834 Beetliam, N. T. B. W. (c/o Messrs. Bagnall 1 916 940 and Keeble, Carroll Buildings, Cuba Street, Palmerston North) Bensemann, J. H., Apiti .. .. J 327 345 Billett, George, Colyton .. .. j 1,276 1,255 Boddy, G. J., Umutoi .. .. .. j 246 331 Boddy, J., Umutoi, Apiti . .. 1 386 316 Boddy, M. J. W. and R. «T., Umutoi . .. 638 634 Brooking, A., Pohangina, Ashhurst (R.D.) 1,224 1,381 Brown, R. W., Glengarnock, Colyton .. j 1,251 1,355 Bruce, Mrs. Agnes (Burns), Cheltenham .. 706 812 Cawood, A. W., Apiti .. .. 518 539 Chamberlain and Bell, Utuwai .. .. 697 714 Close, Thomas, Raumai.. .. .. 322 316 Coombs, W. A., Komako, Raumai (rural de- 3,411 4,157 livery), Ashhurst Cornfoot, J. A., Kiwitea .. .. 974 1,049 Coup, J. A., Ashhurst .. .. .. 804 816 Cousins, E. B. (Estate of), Strangeways, 739 772 Colyton Cowan, G., Apiti .. .. .. 40 25 Craine, T. E., Waiata, Colyton .. .. 1,086 970 Culling, R. J., Pohangina . . .. 412 418 Cummerfield, E. H., Apiti .. .. 286 255 Currie, William, Ashhurst .. .. 342 Nil Curtis, P. E. A., King's Chambers, Welling- 420 324 ton (P.O. Box 1547) Dick, A. V. S., Bush View, Umutoi .. 254 271 Duncan, W. M., Apiti .. .. • • 396 382 Edhouse, J. M., Valley Road, Colyton .. 381 375 Edney, W. H„ Kimbolton .. .. 305 200 Elliott, H. R., Apiti .. .. .. 447 416 Enright, John, Piripiri, Utuwai .. .. 256 199 Forlong, D. G., " Kamako," Bunnythorpe 1,576 1,980 Friedlander, Emil, Raumai .. .. 60 1,071 Galvin, J. D., Pohangina .. .. 164 198 Gillies, William, Utuwai .. .. 297 271 Gould, Len, Apiti .. .. .. 117 102 Gould, N., Apiti .. .. .. 117 99 Guy, L. A., Apiti .. .. .. 285 669 Hall, H., Kimbolton Road, Eeilding .. 296 305 Hall, Samuel, Apiti .. .. .. 2,680 2,219 Hanaghan, Patrick (Estate of), Kimbolton 684 674 Road, Feilding Handley, C. H., Konewa, Raumai .. 3,443 3,196 Hanlon, P., Raumai .. .. .. 51 Nil Harkness, E. J., Raumai, Ashhurst .. 723 700 Harper Bros., Raumai, Ashhurst.. .. 1,921 2,091 Hart, S. A. S., Umutoi . . .. .. 366 309 Hart, S. A. S., Umutoi .. . • •. 283 386 Haynes, M. T., Umutoi . . .. 327 348 Hemmings, Sutton James, Umutoi .. 99 131 Higgin, J. W., Kiwitea .. .. .. 985 1,045 Hockley, E. A., Raumai, Ashhurst .. 172 284 Hogan, David, Table Flat, Apiti .. 355 371 Howell, William, Raumai .. . . 842 879 Innes, K., Whareroa, Raumai .. .. 1,061 724 Jensen, H. H. (rural delivery), Table Flat, ! — 174 Apiti Jensen, P.W. (No. 1 Property), Umutoi . . 206 256 Jensen, Peter W. (No. 2 Property), Umutoi 562 510 Johnston, C. E. (private bag), Feilding .. 1,746 1,685 Johnston, C. F., Awawaru, Kimbolton .. 6,954 7,368 Kearney, James, Table Flat, Apiti . . 131 143 Kerrigan, Patrick, Ashhurst .. . . 103 122 Kilgour, James, Table Flat, Apiti .. 712 706 Knight, Harold, Sky Farm, Komako, Ash- 1,519 1,101 hurst (R.D.) Krull, Fritz, Marama, Kimbolton .. 1,300 1,190 Leamy, J., Raumai .. .. .. — 55 Linklater, Joseph, Box 219, Palmerston N. 2,915 2,871 Littlejohn, A., Utuwai.. .. .. 649 650 Lubbock, A. W., Colyton _ .. .. 512 Nil

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Pohangina County—continued. Lynch, J. J. (Estate of), Colyton .. 954 881 Macdonald, Mrs. Sarah, Raumai .. 2,118 2,135 Mackenzie, J., TJmutoi .. . • 1,074 989 Maddison, J. W., Pohangina .. .. 355 423 Malcolm, George, Apiti .. .. 484 403 Martin, D., 157 Manchester Street, Feilding 302 330 McDonald, John, Raumai .. .. 408 510 McEwan, James (Sections 16 and 18, 800 626 Block XVI), Utuwai McEwan, James (Section 15, Block XVI), 350 351 Utuwai McEwan, James (Section 9, Block XVI), 339 318 Utuwai Mclntyre Bros., Box 26, Apiti .. .. 2,233 2,172 McKay, William, Apiti .. .. . . 454 ' 716 McMurtrie, Andrew, East Lynne, Box 27, 508 359 Apiti Miers, Wilhelm, Kimbolton .. . . 113 560 Miller, Edwin, East Lynne, Table Flat, Apiti 209 240 Moar, Simon, Pohangina .. .. 1,069 1,143 Montgomery, J. T., Awahoa, Raumai . . 175 ; 279 Murray, J. C., Lawson's, Kimbolton . . — 360 Murray, J. C., Willows, Kimbolton .. 929 j 1,050 Neill, Frank G., Colyton .. .. 1,272 J 1,270 Neilson, Charles, Box 45 (rural mail delivery), 586 j 598 Ashhurst Nesdale, Mathew, Umutoi .. . . — 120 Nicols, Miss Helen D. (rural delivery), Ash- 790 669 hurst Nix, Ed., Apiti .. .. .. j 400 396 Norman, B. A., Woodville .. .. 558 620 0'Haga.n, Isaac, Apiti .. .. .. 1 815 900 O'Hagan, Thomas P., Apiti .. .. j 350 400 Osborne, H. L., Norsewood Road, Apiti . . 917 880 Osborne, Hugh, Apiti .. .. . . 406 475 Palmer, A. and S., Raumai .. .. 1,157 1,153 Palmer, Mrs. Job, Raumai, Ashhurst .. 816 1,023 Palmer, Mrs. M. A., Raumai, Ashhurst .. 200 1,022 Parsons, J., Belmont, Kimbolton .. 2,373 2,810 Passey, G. IL, Pohangina .. .. 157 168 Pettigrew, J. B., jun., Umutoi .. .. 1,177 1,024 Pettigrew, J. B., Table Flat, Apiti .. 390 358 Port, G., (rural delivery), Ashhurst .. 1,861 603 Port, Richard (rural delivery), Ashhurst .. 1,687 1,880 Pratt, W. T., Apiti .. .. .. 4,090 2,629 Roberts, F. J. (rural delivery), Ashhurst .. 1,532 j 1,832 Roberts, J. J., Raumai .. .. 530 j 586 Roberts, M. S., Raumai .. .. 327 j 309 Roberts, R. S., Piripiri, Raumai .. .. 40 Nil Romley, Mrs. M. J., Valeprook (rural de- 424 : 430 livery), Ashhurst Roulston, T., Colyton .. .. .. 649 952 Russell, William, Umutoi, Apiti .. . . 288 314 Rutherford, H. V., Komako, Ashhurst .. 1,871 2,038 Rutherford, Walter, Kiwitea .. .. 754 813 Schmidt, R., jun., Kimbolton .. .. 132 232 Schmidt, Reinholdt (Estate of), c/o R. 363 293 Schmidt, Apiti Searle, Charles, Ashhurst (rural delivery), 682 737 via Utuwai Searle, Thomas, Raumai (rural delivery), 608 576 Ashhurst Sinclair, Thomas, Pohangina .. .. 472 557 Sixtus and Sons, Umutoi .. .. 624 670 Sixtus, B. E., Umutoi .. .. . . 100 95 Smart, II., Raumai .. .. .. 3,003 2,472 Smith, A., Kimbolton .. .. .. 184 370 Smith, G., Coal Creek, Kimbolton .. 3,548 3,327 Smith, Mrs. F. L., Colyton .. .. 663 560 Smith, T. A., Moorlands, Colyton .. 1,219 1,188 Smout, G. T., Apiti .. .. .. 355 320 Spellman, J. C., and I)., Raumai.. .. 1,393 1,702 Spelman, T. J. and E. C., Awa Tiro, Raumai, 466 319 Ashhurst Spence, C. A. A., Apiti .. .. .. — 502 Stevens, J. H., Pohangina, Ashhurst .. 844 792 Stewart, Henry, Colyton .. .. 1,848 1,862 Stewart, J. R., Apiti .. . . .. 351 379 Stewart, R. V., Apiti .. .. .. 563 457 Stewart, W. M., Colyton .. .. 2,154 2,256 Strahan Bros., Apiti .. .. . . 446 263 Strahan, S. J. and H. R., Apiti .. .. 2,735 3,452 Stuart, Jas., (rural delivery), Ashhurst .. 839 883 Viles, W. F„ Colyton .. .. .. 1,373 1,530

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, j 1927. 1028. Pohangwa County—continued. Viles, W. J. Elliott's Apiti .. .. 1,214 1,014 Viles, W. J., Apiti .. .. 140 169 Viles, W. J., Apiti .. ■. •. 265 405 Watson, W. H., Apiti .. .. .. 412 348 Waugh, Thomas, jun., Kimbolton .. 557 j 680 White, C. D., Komako, Ashhurst .. 1,566 j 1,585 Whitehead, Herbert, Raumai .. .. 106 j Nil Whitehead, H. W. (rural delivery), Ashhurst 447 1 588 Whitehead, Mrs. M. E. (rural delivery), Ash- 1,122 j 692 hurst Whittaker, O., The Kopjes (rural delivery), 2,564 j 2,472 Ashhurst Williams, T. H., Saddle Road, Woodville . * — 655 Williams, W., Craines, Kiwitea .. .. 1,150 | 1,411 Williams, William, Tarata, Kiwitea .. 713 , 723 Wingate Bros, (rural delivery), Ashhurst .. 2,165 j 2,230 Wycherley, A., Ashhurst .. .. 102 173 Wyeherley, C., Ashhurst .. .. 358 j 373 140,869 1144,403 MANAWATU COUNTY (In Manawatu Subdivision). A'Court, Mrs. I., Sanson .. .. 879' 1,328 Amon, William, Glen Oroua . . .. 355 j 147 Anderson, Roy, Sanson .. .. 46 j 41 Bailey, F. O., Sanson .. .. .. 474 j 304 Bailey, J. A., (rural delivery), Sanson .. 2,124! 1,890 Baker, Arthur B., Wangaehu .. .. — I 1,327 Barber, Henry (Estate of), Himatangi .. 4,762 J 4,927 Barber, James (Estate of), Foxton .. 1,684 : 1,762 Barber, W. E., Eoxton .. .. .. 86 | 148 Bishop, A. and W., Sanson .. .. 130 j 100 Boswell, Ralph, Glen Oroua .. .. 278 ! 302 Boyden, Zacariah, Himatangi .. .. 268 j 326 Bradley, J. B. (private bag), Feilding .. 2,454 1,991 Brookie, William, Sanson .. .. 1,131 Nil Buchanan, R. H., Sandon Road, Feilding.. 840 691 Burgess, F. 0., Rongotea .. .. 145 139 Burne, W., Rongotea .. .. .. 860 1,314 Cameron, J. (rural delivery), Sanson, Pal- 160 200 merston North Chrystall, John, Foxton .. .. — j 1,050 Clavey, Clement, Rongotea .. .. 806 ' 919 Collier, F. S., Sanson .. .. .. 1,496! 1,159 Collins, Arthur, Awahuri .. .. 1,630: 890 Cornfoot, James, Greatford .. .. 205 1 710 Craig, Roy, Taikorea .. .. .. 1,500 1,720 Curran, S. W. (rural delivery), Foxton .. 246 j 275 Davis, W., Rongotea .. .. .. 1,203 J 1,632 Dawbin, William, Awahuri .. .. 454 507 Dear, Edgar, Rongotea .. .. 364 610 Durie, John Mason, Aorangi, Feilding .. 1,530 1,430 Easton, A. S., Foxton .. .. .. 1,960 1,249 Easton, F. S., Foxton .. .. .. 400 1,240 Eglinton, C. E. J. (rural delivery), Sanson, 659 802 Palmerston North Ellerm, L. C., Sanson .. .. .. 68 21 Fagan, H. J., Willowdene, Sanson .. 1,276 1,026 Fay, William (rural delivery), Sanson, Pal- 683 640 merston North Field, H., Sanson .. .. .. 357 322 Field, W., Halcombe .. .. .. 66 79 Foster, S., Craven House, Rongotea .. 37 6 Fraser, D. (Estate of), (e/o F. Gorringe), 3,481 2,563 Bull's Frecklington, E. F., Palmerston Nerth .. 477 413 Gloyn, John, and Sons, Rongotea .. 303 280 Goldfinch, A., Colyton .. .. .. 1,150 1,300 Gould, S., Rongotea .. .. .. 122 100 Grace, Frank, Sanson .. .. .. 506 469 Green, H. G., Box 20, Bull's .. .. 575 483 Griffiths, Arthur, Taikorea, Glen Oroua .. 22 Nil Gust, A. G., Rongotea .. .. .. 40 Nil Hammond, W. S. (private bag), Feilding .. 1,310 1,731 Harris, H. J., Glen Oroua .. .. 148 Nil Harris, James, Sanson .. .. .. 66 "60 Harris, Job, Sanson .. .. .. 3,261 3,760 Harris, J. N., Sanson .. .. .. — ] 656 Harris, N. V. (rural delivery), Sanson .. 1,165 j 766 Henson, John (Estate of), (c/o Henson Bros.), 3,031 3,054 (private bag), Feilding Henson, Mrs. C. T. R., Sanson . .. 371 564 Hunt, H. H., Rongotea. - . .. 183 306

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Manawatu County—continued. Hunt and Piper, Rangiotu .. .. — 1,248 Ingram, S. W., Bull's .. .. .. 522 271 Ingram, S. W., Bull's .. .. .. 62 530 Kilgour, J; P. (Estate of), Sanson .. 100 Nil Kingdon, G. H., Marton .. .. 243 279 Lawrence Bros., Sanson .. .. 796 1,057 Leen, T., Rongotea .. .. .. 128 Nil Legg, J., Bainesse .. .. .. 86 150 Lowery, Thomas, Feilding .. .. 237 286 Lumsden, W. A., Sanson .. .. 226 213 Mair Bros., Lee's Line, Feilding .. .. 3,000 3,300 Marist Fathers, Highden (private bag), — 394 Palmerston North Masters, C. A., Lee's Line, Feilding .. 1,204 1,226 Masters, H. R. (rural delivery), Sanson .. 1,505 1,462 Matthews, Albert (rural delivery), Sanson, 50 210 Palmerston North Matthews, G. H., Awahuri .. .. 177 452 Matthews, L. J., Sanson .. .. 155 159 McDonell, G. A. (rural delivery), Bull's .. 71 42 Mclntyre Bros., Box 26, Apiti .. .. 47 62 MeKellan, H. W., Lee's Line, Feilding .. 930 1,099 MeKelvie, James, Rongotea .. .. 9,804 10,880 McKenzie, Miss M. P., Sanson .. .. 500 1,000 Milne, A. L., Glen Oroua .. .. 20 19 Motuiti Flax Co., Ltd., Motuiti, Foxton .. — 755 Nairn, James, Sandon Road, Feilding .. 160 133 Natzke, Albert, Bull's .. .. .. 261 j 106 Nolan, J. F., Rongotea .. .. 12 t 125 Nutt, W. J., Kopane, Palmerston North .. 240 ' 200 O'Donnell, T., Awahuri .. .. 108 j 998 O'Driseoll, D., Rongotea .. .. 795 j 878 Osborne, W., Glen Oroua .. .. 592 623 Parker, A. E., Rongotea .. .. 40 Nil Pearee Bros., Sanson .. .. .. j 2,472 1,779 Pearson, R. R., Kaimatarau, Rongotoa .. 364 444 Pedersen, A., Ohakea .. .. .. 32 Nil Penny, W. S„ Sanson .. .. ..2,145 2,498 Perret, R. and J. H., Sanson .. .. j 1,990 2,084 Perry, W. H., Feilding .. .. .. 2,676 3,682 Perry, W. H., Feilding .. .. .. J — 891 Peterson, C. H., Feilding .. .. 224 j 254 Port, George, Mount Richardson Road, | 500 [ 1,992 Ashhurst Port. H. E., Lee's Line, Feilding .. 517 362 Port, W. D., Halcombe Road, Feilding .. 561 521 Print, R., and Sons, Willow Glen, Glen Oroua 200 200 Purcell, Dennis, Foxton .. .. 521 480 Quayle, William, Feilding .. .. i — 50 Read, W. F., Sanson .. .. .. j 221 I 167 Reid, D. W., Feilding .. .. .. 1,544 1,133 Robinson, C. E., Claremont, Foxton •.. 1,669 j 1,683 Robinson, F., Beach Road, Foxton .. 1,709 j 1,411 Robinson, J. H. (Estate of), Foxton .. 2,373 ' 2,297 Robinson, J. W., Te Moana, Foxton .. 1,004 1,148 Ross, William, Box 41, Foxton .. .. 1,174 1,020 Rowe Bros, (rural delivery), Kopane, Pal- 21 35 merston North Rowe, C. M., Rongotea .. .. 30 28 Rowe, E. N. (rural delivery), Kopane, Pal- 5 78 merston North Sanson, A. J., Glen Oroua .. .. 132 ! 256 Saunders, E. R., Newbury Line (rural mail 310 i 329 delivery), Feilding Saunders, Thomas, Glen Oroua .. .. 2,305 3,335 Saxton, F. C. (private bag), Palmerston N. 167 26 Scott, J. W. C., Oroua Downs .. .. 580 540 Scott, Mrs. M. C. (private bag), Feilding .. 14 24 Seifert, A., Box 187, Palmerston North .. — 402 Simonsen, L., Rongotea .. .. 267 239 Simpson, A. J., Bull's .. .. .. 1,016 880 Simpson, John, Lee's Line, Feilding .. 310 575 Stern, Chris., Rongotea .. .. 654 624 Stewart Bros., " Hazeldean," Sanson .. 700 954 Telford, W. J., Sanson .. .. .. 973 674 Thotnnson, W. J., Rongotea .. .. 296 362 Vile, A. C., Bull's .. .. .. 508 469 Vile, C. E„ Pukenui, Bull's .. .. 1,148 1,501 Voss, Harold, Kopane (rural delivery), — 369 Palmerston North Wall, Dr., Marotui, Foxton .. .. 1,120 962 Watts, J. W., Lee's Line, Feilding .. 109 225 Weightman, W. E., Awahuri .. .. 355 365 Whisker, David, Gray Street, Feilding .. 477 703 Williams, T. H., Sanson .. .. 570 711

No. of Sheep on . April 30,1 April 30, j 1927. | 1928. Manawattj County—continued. Wilson, Robert Adam, Moutere, Parewanui, 402 400 Bull's Wilson, Sir J. G., Ngaio (c/o Hamish 7,137 7,200 Wilson, Burleigh), Bull's Wightman, John, Bull's .. .. 447 407 Woodruffe, T. R. and E., Awahuri .. 841 779 Young, John, Mount Stewart, Awahuri .. j 1,245 1,400 Young, Miss Ann, Lee's Line, Feilding .. 424 555 Young, Miss Margaret, Awahuri .. .. j 88 300 Young, W. J., Mount Stewart, Awahuri .. ' 508 520 114,953 128,209 HOROWHENUA COUNTY (In Manawatu Subdivision). Adkin, Clifford, Queen Street, Levin .. 317 39$ Adkin, G. L., Levin .. .. .. I 543 Adkin, W. G., Levin .. .. .. j 824 754 Agriculture Department, Central Develop- j 1,165 1,574 ment Farm, Weraroa, Levin Akers, Hugh, " Opihi," Rangiotu.. .. 4,505 3,674 Avery, J. D., Otaki Gorge, Te Horo .. —. 15 Barber Bros., Shannon .. .. .. 510 484 Barber, W. E., Foxton .. .. .. 938 861 Best and Park, Levin .. .. .. 2,624 Nil Best, W. and L., Logie, Shannon .. 1,823 1,206 Bevan, Robert, sen., Manakau .. .. 126 115 Bird, Albert, Manakau .. .. .. 758 667 Blackburne, N. C., Te Horo .. .. 1,267 1,140 Blair, R. F., Box 6, Otaki Railway .. 2,257 2,257 Blair, W. J., Te Horo .. .. .. 855 917 Blake, W. J., Te Horo .. .. .. 429 429 Blenkhorn, O., Levin .. .. .. 678 920 Booth, R. W., Waimanu, Otaki .. .. 870 790 Bothamley and Baker, Gear's, Te Horo .. 260 Nil Boys' Training Farm, Weraroa .. .. 118 197 Brown, A. A., Waikanae .. .. 1,317 1,268 Bryant, A., Manakau .. .. .. 1,061 1,444 Bryant, Frederick, Te Maire, Shannon .. 1,283 1,247 Bryant, H. G., Manakau .. .. 1,162 1,191 Buffiman Bros., Waikanae .. .. 600 520 Burns, G. H., Ihakara, Levin .. .. 68 74 Carkeek, A., Te Horo .. .. .. j 222 Nil Carter, J. F., Amisbury Street, Palmerston N. 1,461 2,369 Christensen, T., Makerua, Shannon .. — 308 Colquheon, A. (T. A. Burling, Manager), Ohau 1,434 1,260 Corrigan Bros., Heatherlea, Otaki Railway 297 103 Cottle, C. H., Levin .. .. .. 632 716 Cottle, R. C., Manakau .. .. 202 200 Daroux, L., Manakau .. .. .. 635 700 D'Ath, M. C., Olympus, Manakau .. 968 1,017 D'Ath, O. J. G., Otaki .. .. .. 383 376 D'Ath, R. M., Otaki .. .. .. 1,627 1,758 Davies, John, Ohau .. .. .. 306 306 Davis, F., Levin .. .. . 4 396 561 Denton, Herbert, Denaby, Queen Street, 794 731 Levin Drake, Arthur (Estate of), Waikawa, Mana- 2,158 2,098 kau Duthie, Alfred (Ohau Property), Ohau .. 606 630 Easton, F. S., Foxton .. .. .. 240 1,250' Easton, Hugh C., Buckley West, Shannon 360 890 Egginton, J. W., Heatherlea, Levin .. — 173 Ellis, B. L., Te Mania, Te Horo .. .. 152 188 Emmett Bros., Riversmere, Otaki Railway 167 222 Everton, B., Oturoa Settlement, Levin .. 53 Nil Falloon, W., Weraroa .. .. .. 597 1,069 Fanning, Frank, Manakau .. .. 597 Nil Field, Mrs. Isabel, Waikan&e .. .. 1,971 1,959 Fraser, Tatton, Waikanae .. .. 892 1,149 Gimblett, A. J'., and Son, Levin .. .. 1,017 1,017 Godly, Mrs. (Estate of), (c/o Mr. B. Belotti, — 716 Manager), Levin Goodwin, J. P., Shannon .. .. 578 596 Grace Bros., Levin .. .. .. 2,033 2,215 Hair, D., Gladstone Road, Levin .. 269 20 Hannan, Daniel (Estate of), Levin .. 3,016 3,047 Harper, G. H., Te Horo .. .. 1 — 308 Harris, W. C., Tuhimiro, Shannon .. 580 Nil Hemikupa Hawea, Otaki .. .. — 250 Higgins, W., Waikanae .. .. 672 941 Hill, J. M., Beach Road, Weraroa .. 420 479 Hillas, T. B., Ringawhati, Otaki Railway .. 1,296 1,221 Holmes, C. C., M ana k au •• .. j 1,625 1,541 Honore, J., Gladstone Road, Levin .. i 433 470

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. • Horowhehua County—continued. Hooper Bros., Reikiorangi .. .. 600 460 Hooper, R., Waikanae .. .. .. 500 400 Jackson, W., Rangiotu .. .. .. 1,188 1,171 Jamieson, Miss Jane, Tokomaru .. .. 78 58 Jepson Bros., Waihoanga .. .. 100 Nil Johnson, C. H., Shannon .. .. 256 280 Jones, K. D., Waikanae .. .. 1,700 1,687 Joy, H. C., Te Horo .. .. .. — 205 Judd, H. R., Waihoanga .. .. 75 Nil Kelly, W. R., Tokomaru .. .. 474 510 Kidd, E. H., Levin .. .. .. 451 245 Kidd, E. H., Levin .. .. .. — 164 Kilmister, J., Tihimiro, Shannon.. .. —• 590 Kilsby Bros., Koputaroa .. .. 3,180 3,203 Kirkcaldie, Norman (Estate of), Ohau .. 1,962 2,282 Knight Bros., Shannon .. .. 332 308 Laing, Alexander, Levin .. .. 75 18 Lange, R. M., Shannon .. .. 782 834 Law Bros., Shannon .. .. .. 1,468 1,890 Lethbridge, G. M., Te Horo .. .. 1,718 1,621 Lock, Robert, Levin .. .. .. 211 544 Lumsden, H. A., Te Horo .. .. 1,203 829 Mabin, Mrs. A. E„ Tokomaru .. .. 1,667 1,587 Mairua Earm Ltd., Levin .. .. — 2,650 Mangahao Butchery Co., Ltd., Shannon .. — 118 Martin, 6. A., Manakau .. .. ■—• 469 McDonald, Leslie, Heatherlea, Levin .. 194 Nil McLean Bros., Levin .. .. .. 845 721 Mickell, David, Te Horo .. .. 4 Nil Mickell Bros., Te Horo .. .. .. — 16 Mitchell, Gordon G., Shannon .. .. — 30 Mitchell, J. Allan, Ihakara (rural delivery), 421 443 Levin Mitchell, K., Shannon .. .. .. 659 681 Monk Bros., Reikiorangi .. .. 1,124 1,208 Moore, Messrs. W. and A., Box 316, Palmers- ■— 1,034 ton North Morrah, L., Otaki Railway .. .. 446 435 Moynihan, M. (Estate of), Shannon .. 186 222 Mullins, Samuel J., Park Road, Palmerston N. 1,530 1,385 Mungavin, J. H., Ohau .. .. 103 104 Nash, J. L., Linton .. .. .. 12 Nil Newman, E., Dunsanane, Marton .. 2,460 2,515 Newman, F. P., Koputaroa .. .. 934 1,136 Newton, J., Shannon .. .. ,. 170 170 Nicholson and Ryder, Levin .. .. 709 1,008 Nicholson, Eruera, Weraroa .. .. 340 241 Oakley and Oakley, Potts Road, Ihakara, — 108 Levin O'Rourke, T., Otaki .. .. .. 946 950 Perry, P. L., Levin .. .. .. 642 Nil Peterson, Edward, Ohau .. .. 650 445 Poole, Mrs. M., Levin .. .. .. 18 5 Prouse, H. S., Levin .. .. .. — 539 Prouse, Mrs. J., (Estate of), Levin .. 664 Nil Prouse, Mrs. R., Weraroa .. .. 482 625 Rasmussen, John, Reikiorangi .. .. 150 6 Read, G. W., Levin .. .. .. — 260 Read, S. B., Levin .. .. 401 Nil Read, T. M., Stuckey Street, Levin .. — 367 Reid Bros., Levin .. .. .. 889 Nil Richards, Charles, Manakau .. .. 224 Nil Richardson, James, Shannon .. .. 134 Nil Roberts, S. H., Shannon .. .. — 786 Rolston, R. A., Bluegums, Box 5, Ohau .. 434 453 Rowland Bros., Ohau .. .. .. 653 592 Rusling, P., Waihoanga ,. .. — 274 Ryder, E. M., Levin .. .. .. 317 296 Ryder, T. M. J., Tokomaru .. .. 1,915 1,866 Ryder, Walter, Levin .. .. .. 150 306 Saint, E. H., Box 2, Ohau .. .. 128 102 Schwass, John, Boyd's, Tokomaru .. 1,060 984 Seifert, A., P.O. Box 187, Palmerston North — 3,983 Seifert, A., P.O. Box 187, Palmerston North —- 2,036 Seifert, A. and L., Palmerston North .. 4,761 Nil Simoox, E. S., Otaki Railway .. .. 1,164 1,213 Simcox, P., Manakau .. .. .. 1,361 1,767 Simcox, W. M., Forest Lakes, Otaki .. 1,785 1,778 Skerman and Homan, Ohau .. .. 338 269 Skerman and Podevin, Otaki Railway .. 16 Nil Slack, B. H., Manakau . . .. .. 349 380 Smith, J. H. (c/o H. Kemp, Manager), Levin 716 801 Smith, Mortimer, Shannon .. .. 259 228 Sorenson, H., Levin ., ., .. 136 191 Speirs, R. A., Koputaroa .. .. 850 1,090

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. . Horowhenca County —continued. Staples, J. H., Manakau .. .. —■ 606 Staples, L. J., Manakau .. .. 438 603 Stevens, H. W. (rural delivery), Te Horo .. 521 507 Stratton, H. H., Levin .. .. .. — 242 Stratton, John, Weraroa .. .. 20 Nil Sutton, A., Otaki .. .. .. 277 247 Swainson, H. G. E., Manakau .. .. 1,164 1,263 Taare, Winiata, Weraroa .. .. 336 338 Taylor, A. H. N., Te Horo .. .. 165 112 Taylor, R. W., Shannon .. .. 337 290 Tokomaru Flax-mill Company (Limited), 2,648 2,386 Tokomaru Turton, R. W., Ihakara, Levin .. .. 1,106 1,101 Varnham and Sons, Levin .. .. 450 270 Vickers, W. G., Box 4, Levin .. .. — 90 Virrity, S. N., Levin .. .. .. 160 175 Wall, Len, Te Horo .. .. .. 1,748 1,739 Wall, R. G„ Ohau .. .. .. — 173 West, J., Egginton, Levin .. .. 133 Nil Whitaunui Ltd., P.O. Box 46, Foxton .. — 1,976 Whyte, A. J., Tokomaru .. .. 810 906 Whyte, J. R., Tokomaru .. .. 741 734 Wilkinson, J. S., Shannon .. .. 662 685 Williams, H. E., Kahinu, Tokomaru .. 2,421 2,631 Wilson, F. W., Waikanae .. .. 896 911 Wilton, E., Tokomaru .. .. .. 20 18 Wright, F. R., Levin .. .. .. 234 300 120,483 130,137 HUTT COUNTY (In Wellington Subdivision). « Abbott, C. J. and O., Pahautanui .. i, 194 306 Abbott, H. J., Pahautanui .. .. 606 Nil Abbott, H. J., C. J., and O., Pahautanui .. — 1,139 Abbot, R., Pahautanui .. .. .. 2,650 2,536 Agriculture Department, Veterinary Labora- 84 63 tory, Wallaceville Alexander, A. J. Wallaceville ... .. 365 355 Aplin, A. N. W., Silverstream, Wellington.. 50 96 Barclay, J., Pahautanui, Wellington .. 3,090 3,082 Barker, B. A., Wallaceville .. .. 646 730 Belmont Estates, Ltd., Box 59, Wellington — 412 Benge Bros., Upper Hutt .. .. 294 308 Benge, H., Upper Hutt .. .. .. — 20 Benge, J. T., Upper Hutt .. .. — 81 Bradey, Charles (Duck Creek), Pahautanui 724 707 Bradey, Charles (Belmont Farm), Pahautanui | 979 992 Bradey, E., Paremata .. .. .. j 1,376 Nil Bradey, Edward (Duck Creek), Pahautanui 662 Nil Bradey, Edward (Sunny Bay), Pahautanui 721 2,004 Bradey, Frederick, Bay View, Paremata .. 973 843 Bradey, William, Paremata .. .. 1,519 1,550 Brown, Mrs. M. A., Long Point, Paremata 102 97 Buchanan and Ellingham, Hayward's .. 1,380 1,600 Buchanan, H. D., Kaiwarehou, Waikanae.. 1,177 1,104 Burdan, C. O., Wainui-o-mata .. .. 897 936 Burdan, G. G., Eastbourne .. .. 1,380 1,411 Burdan, J. W., Wainui-o-mata .. .. 1,531 1,649 Burdan, M. J., Wainui-o-mata .. .. 1,323 1,700 Burrell, Thomas W., Wallaceville .. 900 928 Cairns, D., Lower Hutt .. .. 183 326 Carter, Henry, Pahautanui .. .. 707 Nil Cederholm, W. T., Akatarawa .. .. 311 381 Clifton, A. H., and Co., Reikiorangi .. 1,245 1,117 Cook, A., Pahautanui .. .. .. 160 152 Cook, J. H., Judgeford, Pahautanui .. 752 795 Cordukes, Frederick, Paraparaumu .. 463 Nil Cottle, G. H., Upper Hutt .. .. 208 239 Cottle, W. A., Belmont Farm, Park Avenue, 1,772 2,270 Lower Hutt Cromb, J. H. D., Paraparaumu .. .. 1,441 1,775 Cromb, W., Paraparaumu .. .. 1,544 1,596 Currin, R. W., Pahautanui .. .. 200 150 Davies, William, Paraparaumu .. .. 715 673 Dick, Wm, T., Ashfield, Wainui-o-mata .. 313 321 Dickerson, E., Pahautanui .. .. 2,542 1,405 Disley, O., Karori .. .. .. 200 190 Douglas, Sir Kenneth, 31 Hunter Street, — 814 Wellington Draper, E., Akatarawa, Pahautanui .. 406 456 Draper, E., Hayward's, Pahautanui .. 405 405 Evans, L. A., Paekakariki .. .. 708 630 Faulke, Dr. H. C., Wainui-o-mata .. 296 447

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WEST COAST SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. ' ~ " j Hutt County—continued. Field, Mrs. Isabel J. (c/o C. Smaile, Manager), 1,491 1,588 Waikanae Fletcher, James, Horokiwi Road, Petone .. 213 112 Flighty, Alfred, Pahautanui .. .. 1,070 1,098 Galloway, E. D., Pahautanui .. .. — j 146 Galloway, George, Pahautanui .. .. ! 114 Nil Galloway, George Henry, Pahautanui .. 87 57 Galloway, Henry, Judgeford, Pahautanui .. 700 610 Gear Meat Company. Wellington .. ; 248 3,937 Gorrie, Alexander T., Wallaceville, Upper j 135 90 Hutt Gorrie, James, Upper Hutt .. .. 692 604 Gorre, W. E„ Upper Hutt .. .. 203 183 Gorrie, William, Mangaroa .. .. 442 448 Grace Bros., The Hermitage, Wainui-o-mata 1,393 1,490 Grant, J., Akatarawa .. .. .. 188 42 Gray, A. D., Plimmerton .. .. 2,088 2,235 Gray, Mrs. E. L., Pukerua .. .. 1,515 1,264 Hadfield, G. H., Lindale, Paraparaumu .. 2,910 3,048 Hansen, G. E. G., Lower Hutt .. .. — 298 Harris, C., Pahautanui .. .. .. — 502 Harris, C., Pahautanui .. .. .. j — 688 Harris, David, Pahautanui .. .. ) 294 305 Harris, H., Pahautanui .. .. j — 249 Harris, William, Pahautanui .. .. I 900 910 Hawthorn, H., Stokes Valley .. .. — 47 Heathcote, G., Wainui-o-mata .. .. 88 55 Heggie, J. C., Lower Hutt .. .. 306 Nil Higginson, C. C., Waikanae .. .. 1,753 1,953 Higginson, M. W., Waikanae .. .. | 1,329 1,378 Hogue and Heath, Moore's Valley, Wainui- 304 354 o-mata Howell, L. I., B(jc 6, Valley Road, Para- j 265 252 paraumu Hull, G. B., Heretaunga .. .. j 67 67 Iggulden, G. H., Pahautanui .. .. 672 672 Johnson, J., Akatarawa .. .. 118 103 Johnson, J., Upper Hutt .. .. 101 111 Kebbel, E. M., Pahautanui .. .. j 633 778 Kilminster, Walter, Belmont Farm, Park j 1,000 950 Avenue, Lower Hutt Knight, D. and C. P., Akatarawa .. 2,831 943 Leighton, H. E., 182 Featherston Street, | 147 196 Wellington Lynch, Erie, Pahautanui .. .. 3,270 3,235 Lynch, M. J. (Estate of), Paraparaumu .. j 965 1,041 Lynch, 0. P., Paekakariki .. .. 1,370 1,417 Mackay, A. I., Ramaroa, Paekakariki .. 1,509 1,443 Maclean, M. and R. (Te Roto and Uruhui 289 239 Properties), Paraparaumu Maher, J., Mangaroa Valley, Upper Hutt .. | 1,355 Nil Mahoney, J., Paraparaumu .. .. 60 60 McCurdy, Donald (c/o A. J. McCurdy), 224 159 Upper Hutt McLachlan, J., Upper Hutt .. .. 40 64 Mexted, J. W., Pahautanui .. .. 1,523 1,170 Miet, P., 125 Vivian Street, Wellington .. 804 861 Mitchell, G., 34 Customhouse Quay, Wei- 110 300 lington j Mulhern, John, Box 14, Upper Hutt .. | 900 950 Mulhern, Roderick, Pukerua .. .. ; 1,525 1,662 Murphy, J. P., Pahautanui .. .. 700 682 Murphy, O. J., Pahautanui .. .. — 687 Neilsen, A. J., Reikiorangi .. .. 130 140 Nicol, William, Camp Hill, Pahautanui .. 2,420 2,437 Odlin, John, and Co. (Alex. Smith, Manager), 1,305 1,425 Reikiorangi O'Riley, William, Whiteman's Valley, Upper 54 60 Hutt Pearce, G. J., The Streamlets, Pahautanui.. 1,820 1,378 Phillips, H. M., and Sons, Kaitoke .. — 295 Phillips, L. J. and G. S., Kaitoke .. 228 Nil Pomare and Gray (c/o Charles Gray), (Plim- 808 770 merton Property), Pukerua Bay Port, R. J., P.O. Box 6, Waikanae .. 255 244 Potts, W. H., Paraparaumu .. .. 4 Nil Poulson, Carl J., Akatarawa, Upper Hutt 133 95 Price, Thomas, and Co. (Limited), Upper Hutt 562 568 Quarantine Station (Department of Agri- 82 -71 culture), Somes Island Reith, A. and R., Pahautanui .. .. 1,591 1,605 Riddiford, Eric, Orongorongo, Lower Hutt 7,300 8,200 Russell, H., Upper Hutt .. .. 1,112 741 Russell, N. M., Whiteman's Valley, Upper 203 213 Hutt

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Hutt County—continued. Russell, Thomas, and Sons, Whiteman's 1,731 1,612 Valley Scholes, Frank, Upper Hutt .. .. 864 855 Scholes, Frederick, Wainui-o-mata .. — 92 Scholes, Thomas, Wainui-o-mata .. 82 Nil Scholes, W., Wainui-o-mata .. .. 20 42 Simpson, R. L., Kaitoke .. .. — 150 Smith, F. H., Paekakariki .. .. 1,590 1,640 Smith, Harold, Paekakariki .. .. 2,524 2,568 Smith, J. S., Tunapo, Paekakariki .. 120 72 Smith, L. S., Paekakariki .. .. 2,441 2,646 Smith, W. G., Paekakariki .. .. 1,730 1,500 Speedy, P., Belmont, Post-office, Lower Hutt 340 359 St. Joseph's Orphanage (The Mother Superior) 10 20 Stace, E. E., Pahautanui .. .. 369 395 Stevens, James, Kaitoke .. .. 906 889 Stewart, V. A., Stoke's Valley, Lower Hutt 328 403 Strand, W. T. and J. N., Lower Hutt .. 1,308 1,170 Stuart, Charles, Pahautanui .. .. 700 503 Stuart, David, Pahautanui .. .. 3 4 Suggitt, J., Kaitoke .. .. .. 886 941 Swanson, Charles E., Silverstream, Upper 542 510 Hutt Swanson, R. C., Silverstream, Upper Hutt 273 243 Taylor, G. H., Pahautanui .. .. 492 497 Taylor, H. W. P., Pahautanui .. .. 457 416 Taylor, Mrs. Annie, Pahautanui .. .. 207 212 Thompson, S. D., Stokes Valley, Upper Hutt 2 133 Vella, Mariano, Mana Island, Titahi Bay .. 943 950 Walker, James (Estate of), Plimmerton .. 3,946 4,193 Wall, James, 80 Onepu Road, Lyall Bay, 2,250 2,290 Wellington Wall, L. B., Post-office, Kairanga .. 904 959 Wall, R. S., Mount Welcome, Pukerua Bay 1,784 2,170 Ward, W. J., Normandale, Lower Hutt .. 869 673 Webber, Mrs. H., Otaki .. .. 932 915 Weggery, W. H. and V., Paraparaumu .. 230 259 Whiteman Bros., Akatarawa, Upper Hutt 2,361 2,705 Whiteman, J. M., Wallaceville .. .. 710 785 Williamson, John, Trentham .. .. 267 Nil Williamson, Mrs. M., Hayward's .. 205 250 Williamson, R. H. S., Hayward's .. 998 1,800 Wilton, J. J., Paraparaumu .. .. 452 511 Wood, James J., Wainui-o-mata .. 19 Nil Wood, J. O., Wainui-o-mata .. .. 508 544 Wright, James, Wainui-o-mata .. .. 18 Nil 131,463 135,642 MAKARA COUNTY (In Wellington Subdivision). Allen, John, Tawa Flat .. .. 101 126 Beavis, A., Happy Valley, Brooklyn .. 24 Nil Beech, W. L., Ohariu, Johnsonville .. 331 294 Bell, Mrs. B. M., Titahi Bay .. .. — 6 Best, A., Ohariu .. .. .. 620 641 Broderick, A. T. and E. A., Johnsonville .. — 303 Broderick, T. (Estate of), Johnsonville .. 313 Nil Broderick, A. T., Woodland, Johnsonville 92 132 Bryant, B., Ohariu .. .. .. 50 91 Bryant Bros., Ohariu, Johnsonville .. 4,109 4,202 Cameron, D., Horokiwi, Petone .. .. 199 Nil Catley, Allan, Makara .. .. .. 50 50 Cook Bros., Makara .. .. .. 528 581 Cook, Ernest, Takirau, Makara .. .. 403 400 Dorman, W. P., Happy Valley Station, 6,220 6,448 Brooklyn Earp, E. W., Boscobel, Tawa Flat .. 9 12 Eastwick, A. J., Johnsonville, Makara .. 3,399 3,631 Emmett Bros., Titahi Bay .. .. 920 999 Frost, F. W., Johnsonville .. .. 712 727 Garrett, Alfred, Johnsonville .. .. 138 Nil Gaskin, M. and R. T., Makara .. 1,300 1,315 Giddings, A. J., Cooper Street, Karori, Wei- 2,068 2,277 lington j Greer, Oscar R„ Clarence Farm, Tawa Flat 483 512 ! Greer, S. J. Tawa Flat .. .. .. 50 80 Hawkins, F. H., Makara .. .. 378 406 I Hodge, W., Porirua Road, Johnsonville .. 97 116 Hook, T. E., Porirua .. .. 40 47

H.—23b

WEST COAST SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Makara Cotjnty—continued. Hooper, J., Karori, Wellington .. .. 606 113 Horrobin, Arthur, Ohariu, Johnsonville .. •— 1,500 Horrobin, D., Tawa Flat .. .. 346 368 Horrobin, Mrs. A., Ohariu .. .. 1,416 Nil Hume, W. P., Ohariu .. .. .. 2,330 2,835 Hyde, A., Tawa Mat .. .. .. 385 240 Hyde, E. M., Tawa Flat. .. .. 107 112 Jervis, Henry, Makara .. .. .. 626 506 Kilmister, Arthur, Main Road, Ngaio .. 1,720 1,770 Kilmister, F. (Otari Farm), Main Road, 1,324 408 Karori, Wellington Kilmister, Frederick (Kilmister's Mount), 350 1,395 Main Road, Karori, Wellington Kirkcaldie, J. A., Makara .. .. 1,676 | 1,646 Liddle, F. C., Johnsonville .. .. — 713 Liddle Bros., Johnsonville .. .. 1,005 Nil Maher, Thomas, Porirua .. .. 2,835 2,832 McKelvie, John, Karori, Wellington .. 301 253 MeMenamen, James, Makara .. .. 6,186 5,801 McMenamen, Mrs. Hannah, Terawhiti Station 9,587 9,199 (James McMenamen, Attorney for), Makara Mexted, J. W., Tawa Flat .. .. 1,012 560 Mexted, S. B., Tawa Flat .. .. 1,388 1,311 Mexted, Victor, Porirua .. .. 886 1,214 Monaghan, J. and S., South Makara .. 1,575 1,490 Monk, A. A., Makara .. .. .. — 41 Mungavin, Patrick (Estate of), Aotea, Porirua 551 459

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Makaba Cootty—continued. Nairn, L. D., Takapu, Tawa Flat .. 1,319 1,280 Porirua Mental Hospital (c/o Manager), 125 149 Porirua Prendergast, P., Horokiwi, Petone .. 77 02 Prosser, J. H. (Estate of), Takapuhia, Porirua 1,260 1,150 Robertson, Thomas, Takapu, Tawa Flat .. 1,019 1,049 Rowell, David, Tawa Flat .. .. 311 313 Rutherford, G. C., Ohariu .. .. 1,118 Nil Seivers Bros., Porirua .. .. .. 417 546 Seivers, W. A., Tawa Plat .. .. 461 427 Shirnask, P. W., Makara .. .. — 42 Smith, E. H., Ohariu, Wellington .. — 1,121 Spenee, Mrs. Ann, Makara .. .. 222 250 Stebbings, H. W., Pine Hill, Johnsonville .. 599 609 Steele, W. D. T., Khandallah .. .. 558 610 Styles, S., Johnsonville .. .. .. — 218 Taylor, W. A., Tawa Flat .. .. 105 83 Trotter, W. J., Makara .. .. 63 45 Whitehouse Bros., Porirua .. .. 3,592 3,925 Wilson, A., Johnsonville .. .. 244 251 Wilson, E. J., Hillsbourne, Johnsonville .. 85 231 Windley, E. and W., Porirua .. .. 596 654 Woodman, J., Tawa Flat .. .. 189 192 Worters, Charles W., Ohariu, Johnsonville 554 487 71,760 71,856

H.—238.

WAIRARAPA SHEEP DISTRICT. Return of Sheepowners and of the Number of Sheep and Lambs in each County on the 30th April, 1927, and 30th April, 1928.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. FEATHERSTON COUNTY (In Masterton Subdivision). Adamson, H., Martinborough .. .. 449 434 Amos, C., Greytown .. .. .. 57 180 Arcus, W. E., Hikawera, Martinborough .. 1,413 1,290 Atkinson, Soindia, Featherston .. .. — 668 Baghurst, J., Martinborough .. .. 453 385 Baron, W., Pigeon Bush, Featherston .. — 80 Barton, Mrs. L. E., Pigeon Bush, Featherston 667 826 Barton, R. N., Ongaha, Featherston .. 1,860 1,622 Barton, William, White Rook, Featherston 9,711 9,479 Benton, C. R., Featherston .. .. 93 60 Benton, G. W., Featherston .. .. 202 Nil Benton, W. O., Featherston .. .. 1,005 1,012 Berry, Joseph Smith, Ngapotoki, Martin- 951 1,004 borough Bidwill, C. R., Tawaha, Featherston .. 2,072 1,864 Bidwill, J. C., Pihautea, Featherston .. 2,210 2,080 Bidwill, W. E., Rototawai, Featherston .. 3,316 3,112 Bird, R. J., Capt. (Indian Army R.), Soindia, 227 Nil Featherston Blundell, H. W., Ngaranui, Carterton .. 1,301 1,384 Bockett, E., Ohui, Featherston .. .. 33 3 Brabender, Peter, Woodside .. .. 420 Nil Brandon, G. W., Featherston .. .. 978 1,048 Brodriek, P. F., Tuturumuri .. .. 1,022 1,048 Bryden, J., Tauherenikau .. .. 406 358 Buck, Henry, Featherston .. .. 374 426 Buck, W. J., Nikau Valley, Featherston .. 1,360 1,488 Buiok, R., Masterton .. .. .. 647 863 Bunny, B. R., Masterton .. .. 1,022 1,053 Burch, Basil, Papawai, Greytown .. 590 1,121 Burt Bros., Featherston .. .. 20 30 Busch, George, Pirinoa .. .. .. 54 68 Cameron, D. and E. P., Pahaua, Hinakura 8,184 7,941 Cameron, D. T. (Estate of), Glendhu, Hina- 8,109 8,630 kura Cameron, Mrs. M. B., Martinborough .. 758 970 Campbell, W. H., Pirinoa .. .. 4,241 4,343 Carriek and Bennett, Homeburn, Martin- 2,460 2,705 borough Caselberg, A., Masterton .. .. 6,660 6,720 Chapman, M. L. P., Waipawa (private bag), 677 641 Martinborough Chennells, C., Ahikouka, Greytown .. 610 Nil Chisholm, Allan, Featherston .. .. 123 117 Clark, Archibald, Featherston .. .. 906 . 887 Clark, R. B., Featherston .. .. 300 226 Coleman, W., Martinborough .. .. 1,398 1,789 Collins, D. C., Kahautara, Featherston .. 1,749 1,765 Cooper, James (Estate of), Hinakura .. 1,453 1,752 Cooper, O. C. (Estate of), (A. D. Birch, 1,174 1,461 Greytown, Manager) Corner, B., Papatahi, Featherston .. 298 Nil Cundy and Donald, Hinakura .. .. 2,360 2,614 Dalgleish, S., Longbush.. .. .. 2,001 3,244 Davis, Morgan, Pigeon Bush, Featherston.. 2,500 2,680 Deller, F. A., Tuturumuri, Wairewa (private 1,001 1,003 bag), Martinborough Dodson, G. C., Featherston .. .. — 1,262 Donald, Quintin (Alloa), Tauherenikau .. 1,573 1,738 Donald, Quintin (Kohai Flat), Tauhereni- 741 915 kau Eglinton, H. B. and A. D. (private bag), 2,519 2,291 Pahiatua Elgar, Charles, Awaawaroa, Featherston .. 3,451 3,319 Elgar, Charles, Clay Creek, Featherston .. 9,490 8,722 Elgar. Charles, Fernside, Featherston .. 913 890 Elkington, G. A. C., Hinakura .. .. 5,000 5,100 Evans, E. B. (Rural Delivery No. 3), Martin- 265 393 borough Farley, James, Greytown .. .. 1,792 2,478 Fauvel, H. G., Featherston .. .. 355 316 Feast, W. J., Greytown.. .. .. 117 238 Flynn, D., Dyerville, Martinborough .. 303 475 Flynn, John, Martinborough .. .. 150 Nil Flynn, R., Martinborough .. .. 207 322

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Featherston County—continued. Foreman, David Frederick, Longbush .. 860 960 Frater, R., Martinborough .. .. 555 479 Fuller, E. T., Tuturumuri, Martinborough 907 900 Galver, G. H., Kaiwaiwai, Featherston .. 682 880 Garrity, J. C., Dyerville, Martinborough .. 30 50 Gawith, A. C., Waikoukou, Gladstone .. .196 2,238 Gilbert, G. W., Tuturumuri .. .. 948 971 Gillies, Guy J., Waipatu, Featherston .. 2,735 2,959 Gooding, F. N., Cross Creek, Featherston .. 473 568 Gooding, William Jacob, and Son, Western 1,880 2,358 Lake, Cross Creek Gordon, W. IT., Purakau, Greytown .. 23 Nil Hancock, F. L., Hollow Rock, Martinborough 302 761 Hanlon, W. J. and S. A. Whangamoana, 3,297 3,076 Featherston Hansen, A. K., Moroa, Greytown .. 124 132 Hardy, G. W. B., Tuturumuri .. .. 843 854 Harris, A. J., Pukio, Martinborough .. 974 918 Harris, W. C., Martinborough .. .. 84 228 Harvey,.Thomas, Martinborough .. 222 88 Hathway, D., Martinborough .. .. 1,554 1,403 Haycock, A. S., Martinborough .. .. 1,357 1,052 Haycock, T. C., and Son, Rough Hill, Martin- 1,386 3,116 borough Helmore, F. D., Hinakura .. .. 4,556 4,769 Herrick, P. M., Dyerville, Martinborough .. 60 518 Hewitt, C. H. G., Ngakouka, Carterton .. 3,842 3,828 Himona Whana, Kahautara, Featherston 410 501 Hodder, William G., Torohanga, Featherston 635 610 Holmes, C. R., Hinakura, Martinborough .. 1,214 1,030 Holmes, E. C. (c/o Manager), Te Hopai, 1,350 2,463 Featherston Holmes, E. Carleton, Pukenui, Dyerville .. 2,353 Nil Houliston, J., Martinborough .. .. — 546 Hudson, Chas., Longbush, Masterton .. — 644 Hume, George (Estate of), (c/o Public Trust), 2,206 3,298 Masterton Hume, William, Raho Ruru, Pirinoa, 3,536 3,834 Featherston Hutton, G. T. F., Martinborough .. 771 585 Hyland, J. W., Papatawi, Featherston .. 215 182 Ingley, Douglas, Greytown .. .. 2,270 1,776 Iorns, W. A., Martinborough .. .. 526 1,176 Jones, Dudley, Pirinoa .. .. .. 1,501 1,377 Judd, F., Greytown .. .. .. 712 749 Jury, W. M., Ponatahi, Carterton .. 2,017 Nil Kelly, Richard, Silver Spring, Featherston 848 961 Kempton, F. V., Greytown .. .. 662 14 Kinsella, W. J., Dyerville, Martinborough.. 434 630 Knapp, G. A., Greytown .. ... — 193 Luttrell, S. E. (No. 3 Rural Mail Delivery), 541 484 Featherston MacDonald, J. and H. A., Haurangi, Martin- 1,195 1,200 borough Martin, Arthur, Otaraia, Martinborough .. 5,205 5,195 Martin, E. D., Waiura, Martinborough .. 5,797 5,750 Martin, Jack, Daniell Street, Martinborough 1,754 1,345 Martin, W. B., Puruatanga, Martinborough 4,375 4,803 Martin, W. J., Huangarua, Martinborough 6,100 6,150 Matthews, Charles, Oporua, Featherston .. 2,467 2,315 Matthews, H. A., Papatahi, Featherston .. 1,803 2,223 Matthews, Norman, Wharepapa, Feathers- 3,416 3,215 ton Matthews, R. W., Wairongomai, Feathers- 2,962 2,971 ton Maunsell, T. E. (Estate of), Waihakeke, Car- 815 785 terton McConnell, D. A. W., " The Shooting Box," 851 978 Martinborough McCullough, C., Whakarua, Masterton .. 944 976 McDougall, J. A., Patuna, Martinborough.. 4,244 4,647 McDougall, J. D., Sunnyside, Martinborough 7,522 7,282 McDougall, Mrs. E., Pirinoa .. .. 6,475 6,171 McDougall, S. D., Te Munga, Martinborough 2,173 2,305 McDougall, W. R., Kawakawa, Palliser Bay — 2,670 McGaffin, Archie, Martinborough .. 930 I 1,219

H.—288.

WAIRARAPA SHEEP DISTRICT —continued.

No. of Sheep on April SO, April 30, 1927. 1928. Feathekston County—continued. McKenzie, Mrs. James, Pigeon Bush, 921 944 Featherston McLaren, C. K. (rural delivery), Martin- 1,446 1,672 borough McLaren, N. (Estate of), Hinakura, Martin- 5,300 5,161 borough McLaren, Peter, Longbush, Masterton .. — 2,841 McLaren, S., and Co., Ngakonui, Hinakura 9,544 10,052 McLean, George, Matawhero, Featherston.. 975 970 McLeod, A. D., Mangapari, Martinborough 2,656 3,248 McLeod, Donald, Mount Adams, Hinakura 2,063 2,183 McLeod, F., Putiki, Martinborough .. 2,686 3,212 McLeod, M., Hillside, Martinborough .. 383 963 McLeod, M., Haurangi, Martinborough .. 195 3,354 McLeod, Murdoch, Haurangi, Martinborough 2,628 3,403 McLeod, M. J., Martinborough .. .. — 4,220 McLeod, Mrs. M. I., Hautotara, Martin- 2,315 1,812 borough McLeod, N. A., Glendryneoch. Hinakura .. 2,279 2,100 McLeod, Robert, Ruawaka, Martinborough 2,876 3,010 McLeod, W. M., Whakapuui, Martinborough 4,978 4,720 McLoud, D. G., Kaiwaiwai .. .. 167 Nil McMaster, A. D., Korari, Featherston .. 817 Nil McMaster, H. B., Craigie Lea, Te Wharau.. 4,960 Nil McMaster, J. and J. D., Koraha, Box 24, 553 557 Martinborough McMaster, John, Tuhitarata, Featherston .. 1,546 1,565 McMaster, J. P., Pakohe, Martinborough .. 1,483 1,442 McMaster, J. P., Pakohe, Martinborough .. 57 58 Meikle, James, Featherston .. .. 281 Nil Mitchell Bros., Tuturumuri, Martinborough 2,247 2,278 Montgomerie, Adam, Grey town .. .. 213 203 Moore, I. F., Tuturumuri .. .. 850 849 Morrison, D. M., Hinakura .. .. 2,539 2,657 Morrison, H., Glenmorvan, Morrison's Bush 2,487 2,629 Nix, C. J., Tauherenikau .. .. 915 895 Oates, S. A., Pirinoa .. .. .. — 1,253 O'Neale, E. E„ Featherston .. .. 490 481 Pain, W. H., Pirinoa .. .. .. 2,539 2,142 Palmer, R. N„ Longbush .. .. 769 789 Poarce, A. C., Otahuna, Featherston . . 530 590 Pearce, A. E., Tahora, Kahautara, Feathers- 1,624 1,586 ton Perry, Francis E., Maraenui, Martinborough 2,006 2,177 Picard, I). M., Martinborough .. .. 367 557 Rayson and Thomas, Martinborough .. 1,722 1,572 Riddiford, D. H. S. (Lagoon Hill Property), 23,972 21,600 Martinborough Riddiford, I). H. S. (Longwood Property), 189 120 Featherston Riddiford, E. L., Tora (c/o Manager), 23,500 20,719 Martinborough Riddiford, E. V., Glenburn, Hinakura .. 19,583 21,115 Riddiford, E. V., Tablelands, Martinborough 9,642 9,344 Riddiford, E. V., Tablelands, Martinborough 34 186 Riddiford, Mrs. Jessie M. (Te Awaiti Pro- 16,972 15,057 perty), Featherston Rigg Bros., Masterton .. .. .. 2,576 2,470 Robertson, Bruce, Te Mara, Featherston .. 244 323 Robinson, A., Ngarara, Martinborough .. 2,810 2,808 Ronalds, H., Fairlie, Martinborough .. 1,081 1,272 Ross, Alexander, Pukenui, Martinborough 893 945 Ross, 0. McL, Martinborough .. .. •— 1,618 Sadler, W. H., Featherston .. .. 12 15 Saywell, K. N., Papatahi, Featherston .. 667 787 Sharp, Alexander, Martinborough .. 940 1,113 Shirtcliffe, W. S., Matarawa, Grey town .. 1,024 Nil Sievers, G. L., Hikawera, Martinborough .. 2,360 3,042 Sinclair, Miss Ann, Burnside, Featherston 1,603 1,567 Skeet Bros., Parakau, Greytown .. 1,489 1,536 Smith, M. R., Martinborough .. .. 2,318 2,507 Smith, R., Waihenga, Martinborough .. 1,514 1,574 Smith, S., Box 44, Martinborough .. 1,480 Nil Spackman, C. (No. 3 Rural Mail Delivery), 2 3 Featherston Spackman, H. (No. 3 Rural Mail Delivery), 501 495 Featherston Speedy, W. A., Tuturumuri .. .. 550 629 Spiers, W., Martinborough .. .. 1,592 1,640 Spooner, Howard, Ngakawa, Martinborough 750 912 (Bendigo Property) Spooner, Howard, Ngakawa, Martinborough 1,592 1,595 (Ngakawa Property) Stringfellow, J., Welbeck, Greytown .. 488 477

j No. of Sheep on I April 30, April 30, J 1927. 1928. Fbathebston Cootty—continued. Stringfellow, J. C., Greytown .. .. 578 707 Sutherland, A. and K., Ngaipu, Hinakura. - 10,040 10,277 Sutherland, E. and E., Moeraki, Hinakura 8,785 8,833 Sutherland, G. O., and J. G., Pirinoa .. 3,236 3,840 Sutherland, J. O., Kahautara, Eeatherston 505 214 Sutherland, Mrs. M. A., Kaiwaru, Featherston 1,665 1,586 Sutherland, Mrs. M. A., Watarangi, 6,563 7,100 Featherston Taylor, John, Tahirangi, Martinborough .. 450 398 Taylor, John George, Spring Grove, Long- 1,146 1,291 bush, Masterton Te Whaiti (Estate of), Kawakawa, Feathers- 7,536 Nil ton Tilson, J. H., Pirinoa .. .. .. 1,012 1,955 Tilson, J. H., Pikihuia, Pirinoa .. .. 1,277 1,517 Tilson, Percy, Moiki, Martinborough .. 760 795 Tilson, R. R., Papawai, Greytown .. 278 120 Tilson, W., Greytown .. .. .. 620 813 Tilson, Walter, Moiki Farm, Martinborough 111 413 Tilyard, H. T., Morrison's Bush .. .. 26 36 Tooker, Arthur, Lowlands, Featherston .. 1,589 1,672 Tyer, Mrs. H., Box 34, Featherston .. 461 430 Tj'er, H. H., Featherston .. .. 1,456 1,332 Ussher, E. J., Cape River, Martinborough.. 3,375 4,086 Viles, J. W. (Estate of), Featherston .. 514 508 Wagg, W. J. K., Tuturumuri .. .. 996 1,010 Wairarapa Racing Club, Tauherenikau .. 134 122 Wall and McLeod, Martinborough .. 1,337 1,366 Wall and Taylor, Mesdames, Martinborough 3,993 4,199 Wall, J. F., Martinborough .. .. 3,436 3,881 Wall, J. F., Riverside, Martinborough .. 3,341 3,669 Ward, F. P. (private bag), Rungakiwi, Mar- 1,211 1,396 tinborough Warren, D. S., Turanganui, Pirinoa .. 1,437 1,428 Warren, A. Holmes, Pirinoa .. .. 3,224 3,170 Welch, Albert, The Kopjes, Martinborough 713 673 Wellington, J. C., Pirinoa .. .. 355 325 Wellwood, E., Masterton .. .. 903 920 Welsh, R., Kahutara .. .. .. 222 325 Wilkinson, C. 0., Hinaburn, Featherston .. 127 130 Wilkinson, H. C., Hinaburn, Featherston .. 800 813 Willis, H., Featherston .. .. .. 67 74 Wood and Judd, Greytown .. .. 2,908 3,271 York, A. H., Papawai, Greytown .. 162 71 Young, John, The Inch, Martinborough .. 231 489 Yule, G. E., Featherston .. .. 909 911 485,144 497,072 WAIRARAPA SOUTH COUNTY (In Masterton Subdivision). Abbott, E. M., Dalefield .. .. 66 92 Allen, G. E., Tipua (rural delivery), Master- 1,258 1,561 ton Anderson, A. E. Clareville .. .. 343 364 Anderson, David, Waingawa, Carterton .. 527 531 Anderson, Oscar, Ponatahi, Carterton .. — 373 Anderson, P., Carrington .. .. 1,000 650 Anderson, T., Carterton .. .. 132 134 Andrews, G. R., York Farm, Carterton .. 168 169 Bannister, B., Te Wharau .. .. 374 315 Bannister, John, jun., Te Apiti (private bag), 1,774 1,794 Masterton Bannister, John, Longbush, Masterton .. 619 643 Barnard, J., Sol way, Masterton .. .. 1,330 524 Barrer, T. R., Te Wharau .. .. 3,679 3,192 Bartholomew, F. A., Rivelin, Masterton .. 615 701 Barton, R. N., Bankview, Masterton .. 2,787 3,232 Bassett, Robert, Matarawa, Carterton .. 821 593 Bates, Henry Carrington, Carterton .. 316 216 Beard, G. G., Mangahuia (private bag), 1,781 1,862 Masterton Beetham Bros. (Kourarau;, Perry Street, 6,797 6,799 • Masterton Blatchford, D., West Taratahi, Carterton .. 529 472 Blundell, H. W., Ngaranui, Carterton .. 181 200 Booth, B., East Taratahi, Masterton .. 872 1,062 Booth, Mrs. E. B., Gladstone .. 1,014 990 Booth, W. H., Middle Run, Carterton .. 830 1,174 Booth, W. Howard, Carterton .. .. 1,623 1,672 Bocthe, L. H., Fern Flat, Kaituna .. 234 178 Bubb, W. H., Longbush, Masterton .. 517 530 Buchanan, I), (c/o G. Sellar, Masterton), 5,254 5,575 (Tupurupuru Property)

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WAIRARAPA SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Waibabapa South County—continued. Buchanan, J. W., Masterton .. .. 6,990 7,526 Bunny, H. A. (Estate of), Ahiaruhe, Carter- 1,661 Nil ton Burgess, A. L., Matarawa .. .. — 570 Burling, F. C., Ngaumu Road, Masterton .. 456 402 Byrne, J. P., Costley Street, Carterton .. ' 418 428 Cadwallader, A. W. G., Ponatahi, Carterton j 1,598 Nil Cadwallader, N., Carterton .. .. 24 10 Cameron, Charles A., Flat Point, Masterton 15,499 16,811 Cameron, Mrs. E., Gladstone .. .. 1 — 1,199 Campbell, Colin, Bound Bush, Clareville .. 1,035 1,005 Carder, J. A., Carterton .. .. 217 194 Carroll, W., Te Wharau, Carterton .. 101 11 Carter, A. E., Belvedere, Carterton .. 25 20 Caselberg Bros, and Lang, Masterton .. 6,143 5,978 Clarke, E., Carterton .. .. .. 302 414 Compton, P. M., Taratahi East, Masterton 374 380 Carterton Racing Club, Carterton .. 110 3 Cooper, Peter, Mutumatai, Gladstone .. 2,074 2,263 Cooper, Robert, Hinaua, Gladstone .. 2,810 3,416 Cooper, Thomas, Makora Road, Masterton 740 750 Cooper, W., Waimana, Gladstone .. 1,830 1,867 Cotter, E. C. H., Te Wharau .. .. — 2 Court, Francis, Fernyhurst, Waihakeke, Car- 791 836 terton Crawley, Roy, Ponatahi, Carterton .. 55 Nil Dalgleish, S., Longbush, Masterton .. 782 3,185 Daysh, Alfred, Clareville .. . • 725 589 Daysh, I). R., Overton, Taratahi East, Mas- 276 325 terton Deller and Carmine, Carterton .. .. — 163 Deller, G. H., Morton Road, Carterton .. 102 Nil Deller, W. C., Carterton .. .. 46 104 Douglas, W. T., Te Wharau .. .. 4,500 4,378, Downes, W. A., East Taratahi, Masterton.. 103 139 Dryden, H., Carrington (rural delivery), 392 960 Carterton Eaton, T. R., Longbush, Gladstone .. 1,218 1,125 Edwards, P. H., Penrose Farm, Parkvale, 320 404 Carterton Elliott, E. B., Box 12, Gladstone, Masterton 1,309 Nil Feast, S. W., Grey town.. .. .. 34 45 Feast, W. J., Ahiakouka, Greytown .. — 416 Fensham, John, Surrey Hill, Carterton . . 134 146 Fisher, James, Clareville .. .. ] 438 635 Foreman, G., Taupapanui, Gladstone .. 60 15 Foreman Bros., Pukunui, Gladstone .. 2,798 2,676 Foreman, J., Ponatahi, Carterton .. 511 811 Forrest, T. E., Te Wharau .. .. 743 744 Eraser, D. T., Carterton .. .. — 1 379 Galbraith, Henry, Glenroy, Te Wharau .. 608 608 Gawith, A. C., Waikoukou, Gladstone .. 1,800 70 Gawne, J. C. (c/o J. Barnard, Solway, — 1,123 Masterton) Goodin, R., Carterton .. .. . • 255 76 Grace Bros., Weraawhaitiri, Gladstone .. 3,749 4,208 Gray, A. and J., The Grange, Masterton .. 2,010 2,400 Gray Bros., Calton Hill, Masterton ,. 4,185 3,307 Gray Bros., Fairburn, Masterton .. 1,120 1,115 Gray, E. A., Gladstone Road, Carterton . . 66 49 Groves, Kenneth, Bush Grove, Masterton .. 772 719 Hayward, George, Waihakeke, Carterton .. 204 191 Heffern, 0., Carterton .. .. .. 460 425 Henderson, John, Gladstone .. .. 222 167 Heyder, E. A., Matarawa .. .. 507 287 Hobson, James, Carrington .. • . 365 325 Hunter, J., and Son, Longbush, Masterton — 1 717 Hunter, James G., Masterton .. .. J 73 194 Jackson, W. H., Longbush, Masterton .. 373 385 Joblin, F., Admiral Run, Gladstone .. 1,128 1,000 Johnson, A., and J., Carterton .. 1,305 1,179 Jury, J. M., Carterton .. .. .. 2,598 2,818 Jury, Joseph B.,. Tokoroa, Ahiaruhe, 3,721 4,293 Carterton Jury, William Marsh, Ponatahi, Carterton 2,338 4,216 Kempton, H. W., Carrington .. .. 151 166 Knowles, W. F., Dalefield, Carterton .. 81 71 Kummer Bros., Te Wharau ..' .. 3,350 3,476 Kummer, W. M., Rangiora, Te Wharau .. 2,018 2,331 Loader, J., Tauera .. .. •. 152 Nil MacAulay, D. J., Carrington, Carterton . . 263 251 Macrae, Donald, Masterton .. .. 891 917 Madden, Robert B. (rural delivery), Carring- 1,440 1,651 ton, Carterton

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, I 1927. 1928. Wairaeapa South County—continued. Mason, A. C. (Estate of), (o/o J. Dalgleish), 1,239 Nil Te Eringa, Longbush, Carterton Mathieson, D., Clareville, Carterton .. 232 278 Matson, E. J., Carterton .. .. — 1,613 Maunsell, E. H. (Estate of), (c/o C. Jensen), 612 810 Riversdale, Carterton McGregor, D., Ngatarahanga, Gladstone .. 3,085 3,442 McGregor, M. J., Hikorangi, Masterton .. 7,999 8,348 McKay, J., Taratahi, Masterton .. 984 1,094 McKay, Neil, Gladstone .. .. 1,132 1,388 McKelvie, D., Te Wharau .. .. 550 550 McKenzie, George, Clareville, Carterton .. 228 205 McKenzie, T., Clareville, Carterton .. 33 Nil McKenzie, William, Admiral Run, P.O. 6,086 5,970 Box 35, Masterton McKinstry, R. L., Te Wharau, Masterton 606 658 McLaren, Hugh, Hinakura .. .. 2,866 3,486 McLaren, Peter, Longbush, Masterton .. 2,187 Nil McLean, J. A., Gladstone .. .. 2,040 1,947 McLean, John, Carrington, Carterton .. 90 130 McLennan, M., Clareville, Carterton .. 891 1,208 Miller, C. E., Clareville .. .. .. 90 82 Nathan, P. H., Longbush, Masterton .. 1,687 1,847 N.Z. English Meat Co. (the Secretary), — 1,836 Masterton Oates, Henry, Gladstone .. .. 613 Nil Oates, J. G., Peach Brove, Carterton .. 194 260 Ogilvy, John, Gladstone .. .. 2,584 3,768 Ordish and Matheson, Carrington, Carterton 256 200 Perry, B. P., Longbush, Masterton .. 2,023 2,350 Perry, William, Penrose, Masterton .. 3,121 3,254 Peters, Henry, Waihakeke .. .. 81 111 Peterson, Erank, Masterton .. .. — 1,542 Phelps, Barnet, Devil's Corner, Greytown 244 30 North Phelps, E. T., Carterton .. .. 597 495 Pike Bros., Tarata, Te Whiti, Masterton .. 805 908 Praagh, Van C., Longbush, Masterton .. 174 2 Quinn and Larkin, Carrington .. .. 387 286 Rayner, E. L., " Rock Inlet,'" Waingawa .. 590 850 Rayner, N. G., The Eirs, Masterton .. 944 899 Rayner, Percy, Carrington, Carterton .. 627 492 Rayner, W. E., The Cliffs, Masterton .. 1,775 2,403 Rayner, W. E., The Cliffs, Masterton .. — 120 Rayner, W. E., The Cliffs, Masterton .. — 505 Raynor, R. O., Gladstone Road, Carterton 1,711 1,217 Reid, Thomas, Clareville .. .. 288 363 Renall, H. R., Kokotau .. .. 20 Nil Renall, R. A., Bannockburn, Gladstone .. 556 556 Renall, R. A., Longbush, Gladstone .. 716 822 Renall, R. A., Springbank, Gladstone .. 1,084 1,120 Reynolds, C. L. Middleton (rural delivery), 224 254 Carterton Reynolds, E. M., Burnbrae, Taratahi East.. 539 573 Reynolds, G. E., East Taratahi (rural 238 480 delivery), Masterton Riddell, W. O., Longbush, Masterton .. 1,823 1,932 Robertson, A. W., Carrington .. .. 600 596 Rogers, E. M., Matarawa, Greytown .. 710 510 Ross, A., Longbush, Masterton .. .. 875 1,412 Ross, C. M., Dalefield .. .. .. 260 Nil Rutherford, T. H., Longbush, Masterton .. 1,396 1,400 Savage, Jeremiah (Gladstone Property), High 608 348 Street, Masterton Sayer, Charles, Kent Street, Carterton .. 582 461 Saywell, William, Matarawa .. .. 193 242 Schofield Bros., Brockenfield's (private bag), 937 1,002 Masterton Simpson, Alfred, Te Wharau .. .. 194 203 Simpson, G., Te Wharau .. .. 221 287 Smith, A. C., Gladstone, Masterton .. 745 862 Smith, A. H., Dalefield, Carterton .. 183 101 Smith, R. 0., Masterton .. .. 1,925 Nil Snell, James, Ahiaruhe, Carterton .. 1,012 1,084 Speedy, Bruce, Ahiaruhe, Carterton .. 3,734 6,240 Stevens, G. and J., Belvedere, Carterton .. 654 825 Strang, J. (Estate of), Glenside, Gladstone 2,563 2,836 Strang, J. K., Gladstone .. .. 2,112 2,685 Taylforth, L. R., Kaituna (rural delivery), 280 300 Masterton Taylor, George, " Craigie Lea," Te Wharau — 4,924 Theobald, A. V., Stockwell, Masterton .. 657 620 Toogood, H. O., Te Whanga, Masterton .. 6,975 7,593 Tutty, Mrs. J. C., Glenside, Masterton .. 1,517 1,121

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WAIRARAPA SHEEP DISTRICT —continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Waerarapa South County—continued. Udy, A. J., Carterton .. .. .. — 709 Vennell, E., Te Wharau .. .. 370 410 Vennell, E. E. and A., Te Wharau .. 592 667 Wadham, F., Clareville, Carterton .. 152 136 Wairarapa Training Farm (Manager), East 1,014 1,513 Taratahi (rural delivery), Masterton Wairarapa Frozen Meat Company (Limited), 1,201 Nil (The Secretary), Masterton Warrington, G. J. H., Carterton .. .. 52 117 Watersen, William G., Carterton .. 416 Nil Wilson, T. H., Carrington, Carterton .. 475 540 Wilson, William, Carrington .. .. 315 270 Wyeth, A. G., Gladstone .. .. 692 717 York Bros., Heatherlea, Te Wharau .. 800 846 York, Wm, Waihakeke, Carterton .. 306 306 Zillwood, C. V., Dalefield .. .. 14 12 219,673 238,036 MASTERTON COUNTY (In Masterton Subdivision). Armstrong and Kennedy, Ngamu Road 716 736 (rural mail delivery), Masterton Armstrong Bros., Miston, Maungaru .. 1,781 1,867 Bannister, W. M., Westmere, Masterton .. 588 660 Beetham, Hugh H. (Estate of), Brancepeth, 16 15 Masterton Beetham, O. H., Morland, Masterton .. 6,521 6,619 Beetham, Richmond, Birthday Hill, Ngaumu 901 970 Road, Masterton Beetham, R. F. R., Brancepeth, Masterton 6,707 7,073 Bennett, C. J., " Otahuao," Masterton .. — 5,152 Bennett, H. (Estate of), Fernglen, Master- 5,500 5,116 ton Betts, John A., Masterton .. .. — 712 Birch, W. R., Hapua, Masterton .. .. 2,106 2,401 Blatchford Bros., Rangitumau, Masterton.. 611 661 Blatchford Bros., Rangitumau .. .. 326 332 Booth, W. Howard, Carterton .. .. 3,351 3,213 Bourke, James, Opaki .. .. .. 173 202 Bradey, F., Paremata .. .. .. 506 918 Brown, T. A., Waihi, Masterton .. .. 4,356 4,828 Bruce, G. A., Tamata, Kopuaranga .. 665 710 Brunton, W. T. and E., Takitaki, Maurice- 1,992 2,046 ville Buiok, Alexander (Estate of), Sunnyside, 1,238 1,231 Masterton Buick, Robert, Ngamutawa, Masterton .. 107 207 Buick, W. H., Daisyburn, Masterton .. 1,032 1,454 Bunny, O. A., Waipipi, Opaki, Masterton .. 174 319 Bunny, O. A., Opaki (Upper Taueru Pro- 7,050 6,560 perty), Masterton Bunny, E. W., Te Roto, Masterton .. 2,751 2,643 Burling, F., Ngaumu Road, Masterton .. 400 402 Cameron, Allan A., Matapihi, P.O. Box 32, 3,599 3,371 Masterton Cameron, D. J., Black Rock, Masterton .. 2,475 2,670 Cameron, D. J., Sherwood, Masterton .. 656 700 Cameron, I. and A., Mauriceville.. .. 2,320 2,855 Cameron, W. L., Te Ore Ore, Masterton .. 1,340 1,491 Cameron, Walter, Kurupatu, P.O. Box 32, 3,363 3,355 Masterton Campbell, A., Kopuaranga .. .. 108 143 Campbell, J., jun., Waipipi, Opaki .. 45 100 Campbell, John,-jun., Essendale, Opaki. via 710 750 Mount Bruce, Masterton Campbell, John, jun., Ratanui, Opaki .. 2,085 2,230 Campbell, John, Riverside, Opaki .. 1,651 1,758 Campbell, S., P.O. Box 145, Masterton .. 680 1,059 Candy, F. H., Ngaumu Road, Masterton .. 436 438 Card, J. A., Flat Spur, Masterton .. 1,651 1,920 Carroll, W., Poroporo .. .. .. 491 641 Carswell, J. W., Bideford .. .. 156 136 Chalmers, F. E., Te Awa, Masterton .. 243 Nil Chalmers, M. E. and F. H., Fernyhurst, 3,034 3,087 Masterton Christensen, Hans, Fernhill, Mount Bruce, 432 269 Masterton Clarke, Charles, Ngaumu Road, Masterton 795 802 Clarke, F. J., Matahiwi, Masterton .. 585 528 Clarkson, G., Sunders Road (rural mail 1,034 1,034 delivery), Eketahuna

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Masterton County—continued. Cockburn-Hood-Shapland,G. E., (Estate of), 9,086 9,539 Glendonald, Masterton Colquhoun, J. William, Rangitumanu, Mas- 942 931 terton Coom, Mrs. B. H., Upper Plain, Masterton 1,751 1,313 Cooper, D. J., Fernridge, Masterton .. 193 296 Cooper, H. J., Elmsmere, Masterton .. 740 1,495 Cooper, H. T„ Stronvar.. .. .. 943 1,111 Cooper, J. C., Cole Street, Masterton .. 5;688 5,410 Cooper, J. T., Te Ore Ore, Masterton .. 210 169 Cooper, O. H., Rongomai .. .. 380 382 Cottle, A. B. (Mikimiki Property), Kopua- j 954 754 ranga Cottle, A. B., No. 1 Farm, Kopuaranga .. 244 310 Cottle, H. J., Kopuaranga .. .. 203 204 Cottle, W. J., Kopuaranga .. .. 343 543 Coulson, F. R., Brancepetb, Masterton .. 536 510 Creswell, Edward, Ngaonui, Masterton .. 2,039 2,063 Crew, J., Kaituna, Masterton .. .. 560 625 Crew, N., Kaituna .. .. .. — 81 Cripps, Thomas, Seven Oaks, Masterton .. 679 628 Cross, L. W., Poplar Grove, Alfredton .. 1,320 Nil Crozier, Mrs. J. V., Wangaehu (rural mail 919 939 delivery), Masterton Daken, H. B., Ratanui, Mount Brace, 815 788 Masterton Daniell, L. T., Wairere, Maurieeville .. 5,031 4,206 Davis Bros., Alfredton .. .. .. 429 440 Dickens Bros., Alfredton .. .. 868 1,857 Donald Bros., Kopuranga .. .. 200 263 Donald, David, Pakaraka, Masterton .. 2,642 3,060 Donald, James, Mount Clyde, Bideford, 1,503 2,103 Masterton Donald, L., Potaerau, Te Ore Ore, Masterton 552 897 Donald, L. N., Hadleigh (private bag), 2,354 2,525 Masterton Donovan, W. H., Rangitumau .. .. 766 891 Dorset, Fred, Te Whiti, Masterton .. 702 918 Dorset, F. E., Opaki, Masterton .. .. 513 326 Dryden, H. (Wanganui property), Ahunui, 358 369 Martinborough Duffy, B. W., Taueru, Masterton .. 3,078 2,977 Duncan, J., Tiraumea, Ekctaluina .. 724 760 Dunn, Thomas, Maurieeville .. .. 1,789 1,841 Elliott Bros., Ngahape (private bag), Brance- 1,620 1,604 peth, Masterton Elliott, G. F., Wangaehu, Masterton .. 1,093 1,177 Engall, G. H. S., Totara Flats (private bag), 670 853 Masterton Evans, Frederick, Gordon Street, Masterton 65 Nil Evans, H., Upper Plain, Masterton .. 523 702 Evans, H. A., Kopuaranga, Masterton .. 890 841 Falconer, P., Wangaehu, Masterton .. 1,195 Nil Falloon, Henry, Pino Bank, Masterton .. 1,198 1,412 Falloon, J. W. A., Rosebank, Bideford, 6,128 6,100 Masterton Ferguson, Mrs. Enid E., Te Parae, Masterton 3,477 3,787 Findlay, J. G., Glentui, Masterton .. — 834 Ford, G. H., Ihuraua, Maurieeville .. 290 200 Free, W. L., Matahiwi, Masterton .. 1,426 1,431 Gawith, S. R., Upper Plain, Masterton .. 253 216 Geddes, A., Poroporo, Masterton.. .. 483 545 Gifford, Jacob, Whareama, Masterton .. 614 776 Glover, T. N., Poroporo, Masterton .. 629 558 Godinagh, M., Alfredton .. .. 817 810 Gordon, W. H., Ngahape (private bag), 1,283 1,445 Masterton Gordon, W. H. (Akura Property), Ngahape 211 201 (private bag), Masterton Gorringe, H. H., Fernridge, Masterton .. 193 302 Graham, Mrs. E. J., Wangaehu, Masterton 1,350 J,432 Groves, N. W., Bush Grove, Masterton .. 2,635 700 Hansen, A. K., Moroa, Greytown .. 598 570 Harcombe, W. H., Upper Plain, Masterton 163 96 Harman, R. J., Tawa Roa, Haunui .. 1,217 1,271 Harris, Robert, (rural delivery), Masterton 477 516 Hart, G. H. C., Haunui.. .. .. 366 459 Harvey, John, Rangitumau, Masterton .. 1,010 1,019 Hay and Turner (Benmore private bag), 914 909 Masterton Henderson, J. (Estate of), Langdale, Masterton 1,383 1,492 Hillas, Mrs. Blanche, Pori, Pahiatua .. 901 1,021 Hoifeins, F. H. N., Akura, Masterton .. 183 173 Holmes, H. (Estate of), Matahiwi .. 5,470 6,373

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Masterton County—continued. Holmes, J. S. E., Matahiwi, Masterton .. 3,995 4,132 1 Holmwood, C., jun., Bush Croft,.Masterton 30 95 ] Houlbrooke, L., Tiraumea .. .. 1,525 1,480 ] Hume, H. T. (Abbotsford), Te Ore Ore Road, 6,458 6,310 ] Masterton Hume, H. T. (Homebush Property), Te Ore 194 1,758 J Ore Road, Masterton Hume, Mrs. E. (Opaki Property), To Ore Ore 224 370 ] Road, Masterton Hume, Mrs. E., Te Ore Ore Road, Masterton 560 Nil ] Hunt, E. V., Mikimiki, Masterton .. 270 300 1 Hunt, R. B., Mikimiki, Masterton .. 2,368 2,632 Hunter, Mrs. T. H., Glentanna (private bag), 836 909 ] Masterton Jackson, L., Kopuaranga .. .. 670 971 Jackson, R. (c/o I). McKenzie), Woodlands, 1,062 1,133 Masterton James, J. M. and 1)., Rangitumau, Master- 1,830 1,966 ] ton James, J. M. and D., Wangaehu, Masterton 2,535 2,632 ! James, William, Wangaehu, Masterton .. 1,873 1,803 Johnston, Jacob (Estate of), Mount Bruce, 343 305 ] Masterton Johnston, Mrs. A.M. (c/oM. A. A. Cameron), 4,395 5,082 ] Glencrieff, Masterton ] Jones, H. L., Poroporo, Masterton .. 256 263 ] Judd, J. and G., Manaia, Masterton .. 687 1,605 ] Judd, Mrs. E. C. M., High Street, Masterton 32 39 Kebbell Bros., Te Hoe, Alfredton .. 7,033 6,981 Kebbell, H. N., Ngapuka, Alfredton .. 3,848 3,403 Kebbell, W. M., Nga Rata, Alfredton .. 5,645 5,545 Keir, Mrs. A. M., Fernridge, Masterton .. 205 188 Keith, A., Upper Plain,'Masterton .. 43 23 Kerins, M., Akura Road, Masterton .. 123 278 Kjestrup, W. E., Westmere, Masterton .. 820 958 Koce, Erank, Alfredton .. .. 408 428 Laing, J. S., Bideford .. .. .. 1,660 1,534 Laing, W. G., Upper Plain, Masterton .. 304 718 Larsen, A., Rangitumau .. .. 588 568 Lee, Harry W., Braemar, Masterton .. 579 1,914 Lees, Mrs. M. L., Rameslie (private bag), 1,073 1,056 Masterton Lett, J. P., Elmley, Taueru, Masterton .. 1,722 1,552 Liverton, George, Masterton .. .. 3,416 4,143 Liverton, Robert, Rewanui, Masterton .. 4,700 5,068 Lord, H. J. W., Rangitumau .. .. 4,660 4,221 Mace, Walter, Bramerton, Taueru, Master- 6,598 6,917 ton MacRae, John (Estate of), Waimanu (James 2,285 4,165 McKenzie, Manager), Masterton Mallabar, Mrs. M. A., Hillside, Mauriceville 660 768 Maunsell, P. G., Te Rangi, Masterton .. ! 3,756 3,347 Maunsell, H. B., Rathkease (Opaki Property) I 852 1,032 Mawley, H. H., Wangaehu, Masterton .. j 5,889 5,859 Mawley, S., Ditton, Masterton .. .. j 3,896 3,965 McDonald, J. G., Carterton .. .. 507 420 McDonald, Mrs. M., Laudle, Rangitumau .. 425 448 McGillicuddy, John, Waingawa (rural de- — 176 livery), Masterton McGovern, R., Greenhills, Rangitumau .. 1,250 1,175 McGovern, W., Te Ore Ore, Masterton . . 125 342 McGregor, Mrs. C. L., Clengyle, Masterton 100 4 McGregor, D. (Estate of), Eernridge, Master- 728 919 ton McGregor, J., jun., Wangaehu, Masterton .. 610 647 McGregor, James, Upper Plain, Masterton 86 120 McGregor, William, Poroporo .. .. 774 722 McKay, Adam (Burnside Property), (rural 3,578 3,123 delivery), Masterton McKay, Adam, West Bush Road (rural 476 685 delivery), Masterton McKay, John, Kurumakenono, Masterton.. 978 1,018 McKay, John, Greenfields, Masterton .. 1,070 1,247 McKenzie, D. (Executors of), Hillend, Bide- 2,432 1,677 ford, Masterton McKenzie, Donald, jun., Woodlands, Mas- 3,112 3,231 terton McKenzie, H. K., Homebush, Masterton .. 283 Nil McKenzie, H. K., Homebush, Masterton .. 97 491 McKenzie, James, Maungahina, Te Ore Ore 2,096 2,241 (rural mail delivery), Masterton McKenzie, John, Pukete, Masterton .. 5,254 4,935 McKenzie, Joshua, Nursery Road, Masterton — 86 McKenzie, Joshua, Westmere (rural delivery) 395 568

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Masterton County—continued. McKenzie, M., 182 Dixon Street ,Masterton 102 124 MeKenzie, M- H., Kopuaranga .. .. 54 92 McKenzie, R. D., Myrtle Farm, Kopuaranga 570 1,151 McKenzie, William, Burnside, P.O. Box 35, 63 24 Masterton McKenzie, William, Oakdale, P.O. Box 35, 1,180 1,238 Masterton McKillop, J. C. (Estate of), Puketiritiri, 3,213 3,460 Masterton McLaehan, N. H., Rangitumau, Masterton 718 1,003 McLachlan, Donald (Estate of), Rangitumau 846 851 (rural delivery), Masterton McLachlan, Donald (Estate of), Rangitumau, 140 196 Masterton McLachlan and Son, Mount Bruce, Masterton 1,332 1,302 McLachlan, P. D., Willowpark, Masterton 747 1,043 McLaren, W. F., Te Rangitumau, Masterton 1,996 2,001 McLennan, John, 40 Cornwall Street, 2,629 2,547 Masterton McLeod, A., The Homestead, Mount Bruce, 1,939 1,909 Masterton McRae, J. (Estate of), Weraiti (James 4,022 2,391 McKenzie, Manager), Masterton Millar Bros., Kopuaranga .. .. 476 538 Millar, E. J., Mount Bruce Road, Masterton 828 955 Miller, Robert, Kopuaranga .. .. 664 750 Moodie, J. B. and J. C. (W. E. Axup, 750 Nil Manager, Glentui), (private bag), Masterton Moore, G., jun., Waikaraka, Masterton .. 1,233 3,047 Moore, George and J., Beaumont, Masterton 3,497 2,690 Moore, George Eparaima, Masterton .. 2,884 3,308 Moore, John (Waiorongo), Eparaima,Master- 4,586 4,136 ton Moran, S. J., Masterton .. .. 797 947 Morris, Mrs. Eleanor, Te Ore Ore, Masterton 133 275 Morrison, H., Awatoitoi, Masterton .. 9,215 9,880 Morrison, R. M. (Estate of), Blairlogie, Mas- 10,322 10,274 terton Nathan, P. H., Upper Plain, Masterton .. 209 13 Nicholls, J. R., Brookdale (private bag), 1,800 1,680 Masterton Nitz Bros., Stansboi-ough, Masterton > .. 5,681 5,687 O'Brien, J., Poroporo, Masterton .. 856 797 O'Brien, W. P., Ngahape (private bag), 641 606 Masterton O'Hara, J. H., Poroporo, Masterton .. 627 597 Olsen, John, Haunui .. .. .. 694 1,092 Page, B., Taueru .. .. .. — 55 Pain, J. A., Mikimiki, Masterton .. 466 410 Paku Bros., Ngamahanga (private bag), 1,412 1,531 Masterton Paku Tioi, Okautete, Masterton .. .. 153 305 Pal, Isaac, V., Alfredton .. .. 311 331 Palmer, F. G., Bushy Park, Kopuaranga .. 520 600 Parry, F. W., Mount Bruce, Masterton .. 927 936 Parsonson, Dalton McN., "The Poplars," 603 652 (rural mail delivery), Eketahuna Parsonson, John T. D. (No. 3 rural mail 255 414 delivery), Eketahuna Patchett, A. J., Glenroy, Pahiatua .. 456 448 Percy, A. G. (Estate of), Te Ore Ore, 1,309 1,373 Masterton Percy, F. (Estate of), Te Ore Ore, Mas- 1,103 1,292 terton Percy, J. H. (Waterfall Property), Tividale, 2,039 2,680 Masterton Percy, J. H. (Tividale Property), Tividale, 3,953 4,098 Masterton Percy, Oswald J., Te Ore Ore, Masterton .. 808 868 Perry, G. H., Upper Plain, Masterton .. 1,320 1,454 Perry, J. P., Sulphur Wells, Masterton .. 3,505 3,644 Perry, J. W., Brentwood, Upper Plain, 210 72 Masterton Perry, R., Upper Plain, Masterton .. — 714 Pharazyn, C. B., Hutinga, Kopuaranga .. 4,045 3,920 Pike Bros., Puke Ngaio, To Whiti, Master- 1,808 2,013 ton Pike Bros., Te Whiti, Masterton .. 5,917 6,646 Potter, T. H , Kaituna, Masterton .. 77 80 Price, F., West Bush Road, Masterton .. 510 456 Raleigh, S. K., Tarua, Saunders Road, 1,060 1,029 Alfredton Ramsden, C. C. (Estate of), Rangitumau .. I 938 1,011

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No. of Sheep on Aprii 30, April 30, { 1927. 1928. Masterton County—continued. Raukura, Mrs. Himiona, Okautete .. 646 639 Rayner, H. J., P.O. Box 74, Masterton .. 447 369 Rayner, H. J., P.O. Box 74, Masterton .. 391 618 Reader, A. E., Mount Bruce, Masterton .. 638 564 Reed, John, Tiraumea, Eketahuna .. 712 609 Renall, H. E., Poroporo, Masterton. .. 661 572 Riddiford, R. E. W. (Estate of), Orui, 12,153*11,865 Masterton Ritchie, W., Ngaumu Road (rural mail 277 225 delivery), Masterton Russell, Mrs. E. A. (c/o K. Scott), Te Pari, 3,716 3,663 Masterton Rutherfurd, A. J. and A. M., Moroa, Alfred- 6,500 5,732 ton Saunders, E. R. and T., Newberry Line, 6,420 6,923 R.M.D., Feilding Sharp, R. W., Westmere, Masterton .. 914 1,884 Shaw, G., Te Ore Ore, Masterton .. 2,059 2,219 Sinclair, Mrs. M. J., Kaituna (rural delivery), 188 227 Waingawa Skeet, B. V., Glenmore, Upper Plains, 120 193 Masterton Skeet, B. V. (Kohelcohe Property), Upper 2,499 2,008 Plain, Masterton Skeet, Harold, Ngaumu Road, Masterton .. 496 969 Sladden, Hubert, Kohiwai (private bag), 2,217 2,316 Masterton Smith, D., Stonehurst, Masterton .. 1,356 1,440 Smith, John, Forest Flat, Eketahuna .. 973 1,294 Smith, R. O. Earlyhurst, Masterton .. 3,102 3,034 Smith, S. W., The Terrace, Lansdowne, 1,897 2,203 Masterton Stark, A., P.O. Box 59, Masterton .. —■ 160 Stempa, J., and H. Birch, Matahiwi .. 329 325 Stoddart, W., Bideford .. .. 1,182 1,174 Summers, H. H., Ngahape, Masterton .. 754 821 Summers, T. L., Ngahape, Masterton .. 928 986 Sutton, H. H., Kinver, Whareama .. 202 Nil Sykes, O. L., Westmere, Masterton .. 815 989 Tarbet, J. M., Wangaehu .. .. — 812 Tatham, J. H. (Estate of), Homewood, Mas- 7,941 7,182 terton Tatham, Mrs. J. H., (Waikohi Property), 2,780 2,590 Homewood, Masterton Taylor, C., Beaumaris, Waireka, Masterton 1,052 972 Taylor, Thomas, jun., Beaumaris, Masterton 1,851 1,720 Taylor, W., Makanui, Beaumaris, Masterton 1,025 875 The Otahuao Estate (c/o C. J. Bennett), 4,982 Nil Masterton Thomson, George, Poroporo, Masterton .. 596 588 Tihi Rei, Paku, Okautete .. .. 90 67 Tioi, Waaka, Stronvar, Masterton .. 710 900 Toogood, J. A. and C. H., Ngaiana .. 3,588 3,981 Tuxford Bros., Glenlean, Masterton .. 2,455 2,423 Vallance, C. F., Kahumingi, Masterton .. 9,780 9,639 Vallance, C. H., Ngatahuna, Masterton .. 4,489 5,071 Vallance, F. B., Waimapu, Bideford, Master- 3,480 3,505 ton Wadham, Edward (Estate of), (rural 700 700 delivery), Waingawa Wagland, Charles (Estate of), Willowbank, 571 678 Masterton Wairarapa Farmers' Co-operative Associa- 854 133 tion (Limited), Kintail, Masterton Wallis, W. H., Tiraumea, Eketahuna .. 490 422 Ward, Mrs. J. F., Wangaehu, Masterton .. 1,249 1,293 Wardell, H. H. (Estate of), Stronvar, Mas- 2,244 2,331 terton Wardell, T. W. (Estate of), Waingawa, Mas- 724 703 terton Wardell, T. W. (Estate of), Te Whiti, Mas- 5,378 4,338 terton Welch, C. L., Te Mara, Mount Bruce, Mas- 977 1,093 terton. Welch, Lewis, Mount Bruce, Masterton .. 358 344 Welch, P. R., Upper Plain, Masterton .. 368 537 Welch, R.., Kaituna .. .. .. 222 241 Welch, W. J. (Estate of), Upper Plain, 150 400 Masterton West, H., Mikimiki, Masterton .. .. 2,203 1,854 Weston, I. W., Mount Bruce Road, Master- 190 197 ton Weston, T. A., jun., Ihuraua, Mauriceville 980 986 White, W. W., Whareama, Masterton .. — 738

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Masterton County—continued. Williams, E. T. (Estate of), (e/o Geo. 6,200 6,335 Foreman, Manager, Mamuku), Masterton Williams, G. C., Te Parae, Masterton .. 6,181 6,824 Williams, H. G., Kumukumu, Masterton .. 5,540 5,883 Willis, T., Gordon Road, Lansdowne, Master- — 40 ton Wilson, E. J., Matahiwi, Masterton .. 911 762 Wilton, E. T., Rangitumau, Masterton .. 969 1,309 Wilton, L. R., Rangitumau .. .. 431 567 Wilton, R., Rangitumau .. - .. 169 220 Wilton, W. T., " Mangarai," Tane, Eketahuna 925 965 Wingate, John, Opaki .. .. .. 269 769 Wrigley, James C. (Estate of), Tuki Waha, 1,089 1,096 Masterton Wrigley, John C. (private bag), Masterton 950 947 Wrigley, Mrs. E. A., " Tuki Waka," Bideford, 266 245 Masterton Wrigley, Mrs. E. N. (c/o John Wrigley), 588 581 (private bag), Masterton Wrigley, Mrs. E. S. (e/o W. L. Wrigley), 649 638 (private bag), Masterton Wrigley, E. G., Rangitumau, Masterton .. 38 33 Wrigley, W. L. (private bag), Masterton .. 904 1,064 Wyeth, A., Westmere, Masterton .. 505 510 Wyeth Bros., Mount Bruce, Masterton .. 955 978 Wyeth, T., jun., Mount Bruce Road, Master- 641 885 ton Yates, John, and Sons (Estate of), Upper 972 1,282 Plain, Masterton 525,524 547,327 CASTLEPOINT COUNTY (In Masterton Subdivision). Andrew, Messrs. J. M. and J., Ica, Masterton 4,250 4,356 Andrew, P., Whareama .. .. 1,606 1,643 Andrew, William, Upper Plain, Masterton 1,973 1,977 Ataek, A. E. H., Langdale, Masterton .. 230 358 Balfour, Ian IX, Bute, Masterton .. 2,980 3,052 Bannister, R., Whareama .. .. 723 993 Bannister, T. C. (Estate of), Whareama .. 408 414 Bartholomew, F. W., Tinui, Masterton .. 2,985 2,933 Belliss, H. C., Wingaire, Tinui .. .. 2,909 2,830 Bennett, Harold, The Terraco, Tinui .. 1,057 1,993 Brooks, W. H., Thorplands, Tinui .. 914 987 Burge, Mrs. M. M. A., Annedale, Tinui .. 18,134 20,250 Cameron, J. H., Rewa Rewa, Tinui .. 2,625 3,870 Cameron, J. H., Te Paraetai, Tinui .. 1,025 1,309 Carman, E. J., Willowbank (private bag), 652 800 Masterton Carson, H. J., Langdale, Masterton .. 350 532 Collerton, Edward P., Rathmore Farm, Tinui 118 27 Dalziell, W., Manawa, Tinui .. .. 7,836 8,099 Dickens, W. H., Riverside, Tinui .. 3,860 3,648 Douglas, James, Pine Spur, Beauly, Mas- 680 722 terton Douglas, William, Langdale Junction, Mas- 692 782 terton Foreman Bros., Awapiripiri, Whakataki .. 4,223 4,345 French, W. H., Beauly, Masterton .. 1,114 1,073 Gill, S. J. (c/o Levin and Co.), Masterton 3,287 3,400 Groves, H. G, Marangai, Masterton .. 3,494 3,728 Groves, N. W., Bush Grove, Masterton .. 1,375 3,688 Groves, W. G., Bush Grove, Masterton .. 3,330 3,651 Harvey, B. M., and Innes, J., Whakataki 950 1,142 Harvey, Ian H., Whakataki .. .. 253 306 Holdsworth, S., Mount Pleasant (private 218 208 bag), Masterton Holes, John, Okau, Whakataki .. .. 127 Nil Holes, W. C., Whakataki .. .. — 170 Horsbrugh, C. C., Whareama, Masterton .. 384 600 Hudson, J., Waimimi, Masterton .. 6,478 6,395 Hull, Wm. B., Paitawa (private bag), Master- 1,040 1,224 ton Johnston, W. W. (Estate of), Castlepoint .. 7,130 7,602 King, W. A., Otahome, Castlepoint .. 1,015 1,384 Laing, J. M., The Peaks, Masterton .. 3,279 4,388 Langdon Bros., Tinui .. .. .. 1,432 1,472 Langdon, J. S. (Estate of), Tinui .. 2,074 2,001 Lennie, James, Opaki Road, Masterton .. 614 428 Maunsell, H. B., Masterton .. .. 12,631 11,721 Maunsell, R. E., Ruru, Masterton .. 5,932 5,416 Meredith, L., Okar, Masterton .. .. 2,795 2,933 O'Connor, J., Peachgrove, Tinui .. 1,216 Nil

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Castlepoint County—continued. Pain, Edwin (private bag), Matira, Masterton 3,097 3,520 Pain, George, Te Mai, Tinui .. .. 12,335 12,533 Palliser, C., Whareama .. .. .. $1-773 ® 775 Perston, M. H., Langdale, Masterton .. 1,237 1,256 Pilmer, A. G. (Estate of), Spring Hill, Tinui 4,961 5,075 Pilmer, R. S., Waiteko, Masterton .. 3,355 3,440 Reed, Mrs. E. M., Annedale, Tinui .. 5,950 6,239 Schofield, A. A., Aberfoyle, Castlepoint .. 2,300 2,411 Sehofield, E. H., Glenroa, Tinui .. .. 1,150 1,060 Schofield, Mrs. L. E„ Triangle, Masterton |967 1,216 Schofield, S., Ekenui, Tinui .. .. 1,867 2,016 Speedy, Albert J. (private bag), Awatea, 3,505 3,594 Masterton Speedy, D. H., Flag Creek, Tinui .. 5,918 6,086 Stilborn, D., Tinui .. .. .. 2,715 2,795 Street, Mrs. Alice, Whareama .. .. 34 19 The Manager, MataikonaEstate, Whakataki 9,868 10,501 Station, Whakataki White, W. W., Whareama, Masterton .. 721 Nil 181,151 191,386 EKETAHUNA COUNTY (In Masterton Subdivision). Albrechtsen, Neil, Mangaoronga, Eketahuna 470 460 Algie, W. S., and Son, Hillside (rural mail), 2,302 2,260 Eketahuna Allan, Hugh, Putara, Eketahuna .. 332 395 Andersen, Anders (Estate of), Eketahuna 965 960 Anderson, A. S., Eketahuna .. .. 1,190 834 Anderson, J. O. W., Eketahuna .. .. 1,900 1,734 Atkins, E. F., Hukanui .. .. 320 308 Bason, S. T. (rural mail delivery), Eketa- 557 Nil huna Bourke, David, Hamua .. .. 1,035 1,973 Braddick, G. W., Kaiparoro, Eketahuna .. 262 340 Brittain, A. E., Pahiatua .. .. 1,082 1,020 Bryant, A. D., Marima, Mangamaire .. 337 323 Buick, W. H., (Greenmeadows Property), 894 851 " Daisyburn," Masterton Bunny, O. A., Opaki, Masterton .. 1,726 1,722 Bunny and Tredray, Tawataia, Eketahuna — 1,432 Cadwallader, Mrs. E. M. J., Nireaha .. 109 3 Campbell, R., North Road, Nireaha .. — 415 Carter, John, Hamua .. .. .. 391 386 Christensen, L. C., Putara, Eketahuna .. 395 386 Clapham, T. W. (Trustee estate of W. T. 1,175 1,224 Clapham), Box 4, Alfredton Clapham, W. T. (Estate), Patitapu, Box 3, 5,152 5,780 Alfredton Claridge Bros., Tawataia (Rural Mail No. 2), 251 254 Eketahuna Claridge, Mrs. M. A., Eketahuna .. 335 312 Collins, C. E., Waiwaka, Eketahuna .. 185 Nil Cooper, O. C. (Estate of), (A. C. P. Hay, 7,779 8,141 Manager), Brooklands, Eketahuna Corlett, Sydney, Putara .. .. 774 815 Cox, A. H., Marima, P.O., Mangamaire .. 330 427 Cox and Gunning, Waterfalls (private bag), 2,023 Nil Eketahuna Cross, J. L., Haunui .. .. .. 934 Nil Dagg, Colin, Newman, Eketahuna .. 1,078 954 Daldy, E. R., Hukanui .. .. 320 377 Davidson, Alexander, Hukanui .. .. 120 \ 163 Davie Bros., Homefield, Rongomai .. 1,368 1,287 Davis, S., Atea, Eketahuna .. .. 185 168 Dick Bros., Kaiparoro .. .. .. 198 192 Dickens Bros., Alfredton .. .. 2,081 Nil Didsbury, K. J. (rural mail delivery), 1,753 1,836 Eketahuna Dougherty, R., Hukanui .. .. 860 1,306 Douglas, James (Eketahuna Property), 640 620 Beauly, Masterton Drysdale, John and B., Nireaha .. .. 1,007 948 Duff, W., Wiwaka, Eketahuna .. .. 439 388 Edmonds Bros., Mona, Alfredton .. 3,141 3,117 Edmonds, Mrs. Emily, Alfredton .. 700 810 Edwards, P. T., Pleckville, Eketahuna .. 355 305 Evans Bros., Rongomai .. .. 407 378 Evans, F. J., Rongomai .. .. 214 488 Evans, W. 0., Rongomai .. .. 27 Nil Falkner, Alfred, Kaiparoro (No. 4 Rural De- 1,215 1,322 livery), Eketahuna Falloon, A. H., Tawataia, Eketahuna .. 1,714 1,784

I No. of Sheep on | April 30. April 30, 1927. 1928. Eketahuna County—continued. Farrow, Joseph, Coldvreath's Farm, Rongo- 281 345 kokako Farrow, Mrs. J., Rongokokako .. .. 82 88 Fendall, C. R., Waitawhiti, Eketahuna .. 468 494 Freeth, W., Hukanui .. .. .. 252 245 Gaskin, J., Tawataia, Eketahuna .. 712 712 George, S. M., Alfredton .. .. 1,016 946 Godfrey, H. H., Wairima, Eketahuna .. 4,348 4,254 Godinagh, F., Alfredton .. .. 538 554 Golder, A. G., Nireaha .. .. .. 55 113 Goodin, N. P., Hukanui .. .. 208 276 Goss, C. E. S., Nireaha .. .. .. 152 167 Goss, W. E., Eketahuna .. .. 154 Nil Groves, Mrs. M. L. (Rural Mail No. 3), Eke- 527 328 tahuna Groves, T. H., Chester vale, Tawataia .. 1,462 1,679 Gunderson, C. W., Motere, Putara .. 217 251 Gunderson, C. W., Motere, Putara .. 247 219 Hancock T. R., Putara (No. 2 Rural De- 314 338 livery), Eketahuna Handley, Frank H., Pleckville Road, 578 641 Eketahuna Hansen, S. Hans P., Alfredton Road, Eketa- 11 66 huna Harman, R., Haunui .. .. .. — 311 Harrington, E. A., Hukanui .. .. 278 202 Harvey, John, Kaiparoro, Eketahuna .. 133 99 Hay, A. C. P., Brooklands, Eketahuna .. 1,380 979 Hay, A. C. P., Torwood, Brooklands, — 330 Eketahuna Heckler, J. L., Thuraua, Mauriceville .. 2,368 2,772 Hickman, G. H., Waiute (Rural Route 553 571 No. 2), Newman Hislop Bros., Onawe, Eketahuna .. 1,461 1,277 Hislop, J., Tane, Eketahuna .. .. 993 1,047 Home, William, Ihuraua, Mauriceville .. 228 245 Houlbrook, E. R. G., Tiraumea, Eketahuna 500 509 Houlbrooke, L. G., Tiraumea, Eketahuna .. 448 429 Hudson Bros., Newman .. .. 590 532 Hughan, Adam, Rongokokako (Rural Mail 666 465 No. 4), Eketahuna Hull Bros., Poplar Grove, Alfredtown .. — 763 Jasper Bros., Newman (rural mail delivery), 710 640 Pahiatua Jewitt, John H., Newman Road, Eketahuna 110 113 Johansen, Gus., Eketahuna .. .. 45 Nil Kebbell, R. W., Owendale, Eketahuna .. 1,749 1,421 Kebbell, R. W., Winiata, Eketahuna .. 864 850 Larsen, C. F., Putara, Eketahuna .. 184 179 Larsen, H. B., Putara, Eketahuna .. 226 237 Leach Bros., Castleliill, Alfredton .. 1,224 1,252 Lewis, F. G. (Estcourt), Alfredton .. 3,827 3,541 Lowes, F. B., Rongomai, Eketahuna .. 2,850 2,807 MacDonald, J. H., Ihuraua, Mauriceville .. 480 544 MacLean, A., Ihuraua, Mauriceville .. 297 338 Mason, T. L. L. (rural mail delivery), Eketa- 25 56 huna Matheson, J. P., Tiratahi, Eketahuna .. 896 924 Matthews, P. J., Rongomai, Eketahuna .. 205 Nil Mauser, W. J., Putara .. .. .. 325 373 Maxwell, William, Atea, Eketahuna .. 343 302 McAnulty, Robert, Eketahuna .. .. 107 126 McGovern, D., Alfredton .. .. 693 780 McKay, Neil and Sons, Alfredton .. 3,800 3,930 McKenna, James (rural mail delivery), 1,272 1,362 Pahiatua McLean, E. I., Alfredton .. .. 763 700 McMaster, J. arid J. A., Rongomai .. 242 180 Mcpeak, John (Hamua Property), Grey 160 123 Street, Woodville Milne, D. M., Hamua .. .. .. 555 474 Moore, J., Kopikopiko, Hukanui .. 132 142 Morriss, Benjamin, Rongokokako (Rural 580 612 Mail No. 2), Eketahuna Morris?, W. M. (rural mail delivery), Eketa- 60 74 huna Moss, T., Newman, Eketahuna .. .. 569 572 Nagel, C., Pleckville, Eketahuna .. 600 509 Nagel, William, Pleckville, Eketahuna .. 1,119 1,019 Napier Bros., Stratheden, Eketahuna .. 5,718 5,371 Nelson, Archibald, Pori, Pahiatua .. 1,215 1,177 Nelson Bros., Pori, Pahiatua .. .. 916 1,042 Nelson, F. P., Ruatea Pori, Pahiatua .. 1,401 1,382 Nilsson, Sven, Eketahuna .. .. 1,772 1,880

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WAIRARAPA SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Eketahuna County—continued. Norling Bros., Pleckville, Eketahuna .. 27 59 Norling, E. 0., Mangaronga, Eketahuna .. 439 364 O'Donnell, W., Eketahuna .. .. 505 440 Olivant, George, Eketahuna .. .. 126 170 O'Neil, William, Nireaha ..... 21 11 Parker, R. H., Hukanui .. .. — 136 Percy, L. and E., Alfredton .. .. 1,939 2,138 Perry, A. J., Rongomai, Eketahuna .. 1,308 1,291 Perry, C. T. (Estate of), Central Road, New- 76 69 man Petersen, J. P., Atea, Eketahuna .. 646 570 Price and Clee, Alfredton .. .. 1,051 1,056 Raleigh, T. O. S., Tiraumea, Alfredton .. 1,473 1,110 Rasmussen, Hans, Hukanui .. 512 544 Richards, F. H., Eketahuna .. .. 402 272 Richardson, A. C., Kaiparoro, Eketahuna.. 40 8 Richardson, C. T., Eketahuna .. .. 305 467 Richardson, C. T., Waitawhiti, Eketahuna 3,701 4,319 Robbie, Charles E., Otapawa, Haunui .. 620 628 Robbie, C. E. M., Haunui .. .. 602 587 Rodney, Edward H., Rongomai .. .. 758 746 Rout, C., Nireaha (rural mail delivery), 482 486 Eketahuna Savage, J., High Street, Masterton .. 4,965 5,364 Schnell, Charles, Rongomai .. .. 1,216 1,198 Scott, James, Rongomai .. .. 262 269 Sheehyn, Denis, Eketahuna .. .. 1,015 908 Sigvertsen, Jens P., Rongokokako .. 1,905 1,716 Smith, Charles (private bag), Waihoki Valley, 444 445 Eketahuna Southey, Alexander, Macara Street, Eketa- 13 52 huna Sparks, P. J. Hukanui .. .. .. 11 Nil Stuart-Henderson, E., Mangaone (Rural 451 486 Mail No. 3), Eketahuna Studholme, H., Eketahuna .. .. — 104 Taylor, H., Hukanui .. .. .. 444 299 Terry, Walter Thomas, Rakanui, Pongaroa 725 572 Thomas, Richard, Sugarloaf, Haunui .. 1 >149 1,148 Thomasen, R. (Section 20, Block IV), (rural 185 209 mail delivery), Eketahuna Thomasen, R. (Section 25, Block IV), (rural 134 146 mail delivery), Eketahuna Thomasen, R. (Section 36, Block VII), (rural 154 198 mail delivery), Eketahuna Thomasen, R. (rural mail delivery), Eketa- 138 190 huna Tildesley, R. H. (Estate of late), Eketahuna 1,205 1,134 Tomlinson, A., Ngamotu, Eketahuna .. 1,546 1,557 Tomlinson, B. A., Pleckville, Eketahuna .. 733 745 Toyn, G. W., Eketahuna .. .. 311 737 Tulloch, A. H., Hukanui .. .. 508 316 Turner, P. C. (Estate of late), Eketahuna .. 2,423 2,370 Twentyman, William 0., Hukanui .. 318 206 Udy, C., Hukanui .. .. .. 176 205 Udy, Guy, Hukanui .. .. .. 336 317 Wilhelmsen, C., Hukanui .. . . 37 Nil Wingate, John Gordon, Meldrum (rural de- 1,906 1,551 livery), Opaki, Masterton Warner, S. E., Hamua .. .. .. 684 688 Welch, P. R., Upper Plain, Masterton .. 1,402 Nil Welsh, J. J., Hukanui .. .. .. 391 354 White, Frank, Eastry, via Eketahuna .. 4,895 4,957 Whitmore-Searle, J., Hukanui .. .. 1,043 1,076 Wright, B., Tiraumea .. .. .. 1,290 2,036 155,728 153,500 MAURICEVILLE COUNTY (In Masterton Subdivision). Algie, C. S., Mauriceville .. .. 982 1,010 Ammundsen, Ole, jun., Mauriceville West 312 Nil Anderson, J. O. W., Eketahuna .. .. 1,075 1,122 Armstrong Bros., Maungaru, Masterton .. 952 862 Bennett, I)., Hoebridge, Mauriceville .. 1,159 1,018 Berney, John H., Te Punga, Mangamahoe ] ,634 1,325 Bird, W. H., Mauriceville West .. .. 32 28 Breach, Rodney, Putara, Eketahuna .. 435 676 Brunton, T). W., Mauriceville .. .. 434 454 Brvans, James Kopuaranga .. .. 42 40

[ No. of Sheep on April 30, I April 30 1927. I 1928. Maubioeville County— continued. Burton, Chris., jun., Mount Bruce Road, 376 362 Masterton Cameron, R. A., Dreyer's Rook, Mauriceville 1,460 1,365 Campbell, John, Riverside, Mount Bruce, 585 593 Masterton Caseley, V. W., Mangamahoe .. .. 63 127 Cheetham, E. W. C., Mauriceville .. 725 760 Colquhoun, A. M., Mauriceville .. .. 1,450 1,680 Cooper, J. C., Mangamahoe .. .. 1,666 1,550 Corrigan, John, Mangamahoe .. .. 1,145 937 Crookenden, E. H., Hastwell, Eketahuna .. 450 358 Dagg Bros., Ngatitipu (rural delivery), — 2,007 Mauriceville Dagg, H. J. (Estate of), Ngatitipu (rural 1,560 Nil delivery), Mauriceville Dagg, R. C. E., Ihuraua, Mauriceville .. 1,444 1,492 Elliott, James, Mauriceville West .. 269 244 Forsberg, Alfred, Mauriceville West .. 561 642 Giles, Thomas Ruthrose, Eketahuna .. 410 385 Gray Bros., Mauriceville .. .. 1,728 1,683 Gray, William, Mount Hermon, Mauriceville, 226 231 Wairarapa Harrison, H. P., Essex Street, Masterton .. 2,177 1,936 Harvey, John. Kaiparoro, Eketahuna .. 132 87 Heckler, J. P. (Estate of), Forest Downs, 1,648 1,646 Mangamahoe Hodgins, R. C., Mauriceville .. .. — 848 Hooper, F., Kaiparoro .. .. .. 143 153 Hudson, J., Waimimi (private bag), Master- 606 1,129 ton Husdon, J., Waimimi (private bag), Master- 1,279 456 ton Isakson, C. J., Hastwell .. .. 282 270 Isakson, Mrs. B., Mangamahoe .. .. 280 319 Jackson, C. C., and Son, Kopuaranga .. 2,025 1,852 Jennings, T. A., Mauriceville .. .. 327 487 Judd, C. R., Ihuraua, Mauriceville .. 1,187 1,363 Judd, R., South belt, Masterton .. .. 3,248 2,300 Kennedy, Martin (Estate of), Tikitapu, 5,507 5,712 Mauriceville Larsen, L. P., Mauriceville West .. 1,356 1,364 Larsen, Lars, Mauriceville West .. .. 269 254 Larsen, Mrs. Peder, Mauriceville West .. 390 391 Larsen, Otto, Mount Bruce, Masterton .. 847 663 Lemberg, V. K., Mauriceville West .. 179 93 MacDonald, A. A., Ihuraua, Mauriceville .. 312 352 Matson, E. S., Mauriceville .. .. 1,900 1,900 Matthews, L. J., Mount Bruce, Masterton 1,225 1,150 McClymont, George, Mangamahoe .. 90 90 McDonald, J. H., Ihuraua (rural mail de- - 441 459 livery), Mauriceville McGovern, James, Mauriceville .. .. 2,069 1,927 McGruddy, W. J., Mangamahoe .. 510 498 MeGruddy, William, Mangamahoe .. 293 286 McKenzie, Donald (Estate of), Mangamahoe 1,167 1,084 McLachlan and Son, Mount Bruce, Masterton 550 550 McPeak, John, Grey Street, Woodville .. 315 246 Miller, Robert, Kopuaranga .. .. 1,500 1,339 Miller, W. A. (No. 4 rural mail delivery), 160 92 Eketahuna Myers, H., Mauriceville .. .. 714 912 Nielsen, M. J., Mauriceville West .. 380 374 Nordlof, R. R., Ihuraua, Mauriceville .. 307 325 Palmer, T. H., Kaiparoro .. .. 135 128 Rasmussen, S. H., Mount Baker, Ihuraua, 1,305 1,279 Mauriceville Riddick, F. R., Mangamahoe .. .. 286 210 Seymour, C. B., Mangamahoe .. .. 564 603 Seymour, W. H., Mangamahoe .. .. 459 473 Tildesley, F., Mauriceville .. .. 610 1,022 Tildesley, Fred., Mauriceville .. .. 408 Nil Tomlin, J. W., Mangamahoe .. .. 540 530 Welch, C., Mount Bruce .. .. 1,001 1,034 Welch, Owen, Mount Bruce, Masterton .. 457 684 Wilkin, R. and P. (rural mail delivery), 180 181 Mauriceville Wright, E. J., Kopuaranga .. .. 494 454 " 61,429 60,356

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MARLBOROUGH-NELSON-WESTLAND SHEEP DISTRICT. Return showing Names of Sheepowners and Number of Sheep and Lambs in each County on the 30th April, 1927, and 30th April, 1928.

I No. of Sheep on I April 30,1 April BO, j 1927. 1928. WAIMEA COUNTY (In Nelson Subdivision). Aiton, R. H., Upper Moutere .. .. 94 Nil Allan, S. N., Tapawera .. .. .. 117 124 Anderson, P. V., Hira .. .. .. 327 422 Andrews, B. L., Wairoa Gorge, Spring Grove 299 164 Andrews Bros., Brightwater .. .. 249 68 Andrews, E. R., Brightwater .. .. 64 21 Andrews, E. R., Brightwater .. .. 25 50 Andrews, E. R., Brightwater .. .. 161 121 Andrews, E. R., Brightwater .. .. 198 220 Andrews, F. H., Atawhai, Nelson .. 60 Nil Andrews, H. G., Brightwater .. .. 174 150 Andrews, J. H., Aniseed Valley, Brightwater 273 139 Andrews, J. J. and G. H., Brightwater .. 92 276 Andrews, N. W., Brightwater .. .. 208 141 Andrews, P. G., Tophouse .. .. 66 64 Andrews, W. C., Brightwater .. .. 360 352 Anglesey, James, Lanherne, Tadmor .. 50 122 Anglesey, W., Tadmor .. .. .. 120 128 Anstice, H. (Kikiwa Property), Trafalgar 164 Nil Street, Nelson Arnold, G. A., Willow Bank Farm, Waimea 71 68 West Arnold, John L., Pine Grove, Kohatu .. 405 420 Arnold, Joseph, Wilford Grove, Waimea West 32 40 Arnold, Mrs. Johanna, Waimea West .. 325 354 Arnold, Mrs. John, Woodburn, Kohatu .. 863 870 Arnold, Richard, Woolmer Brook, Korere.. 615 655 Arnold, William, Spring Grove .. .. 236 203 Atkins, George, Fairfield, Riwaka .. 141 163 Atkins, J., Richmond .. .. .. 305 806 Atkins, R., Motueka .. .. .. 161 50 Austin, G. C., Kikiwa, Nelson .. .. 384 50 Austin, L. G., Hira .. .. .. 244 233 Baigent, A. P., Wakefield .. .. 54 54 Baigent, Alexander, Wai-iti Farm, Wakefield 225 293 Baigent Bros. (Wakefield Property), Waimea 253 183 Street, Nelson Baigent, C. A., Half Moon, Wakefield .. 60 25 Baigent, G. W., Spion Kop, Wakefield .. 272 265 Baigent, Henry, Wakefield .. •. 366 346 Baigent, Joseph (Estate of), Gleniti, Wake- 353 269 field Baigent, Lyell, The Swamp, Wakefield .. 249 312 Baigent, P. A., Riversdale, Wakefield .. 102 84 Baigent, R., Wakefield .. .. .. 250 246 Baigent, R. F., Tui Farm, Wakefield .. 152 195 Baigent, S. G., Tui .. .. .. 85 90 Balok, J. F., Highwood, Thorpe .. .. 488 437 Barker, A. F., Stanley Brook .. .. 155 124 Barker, A. F., Stanley Downs, Stanley Brook 270 281 Barker, William T., High Fell, Stanley Brook 424 279 Barker, William T., Low Fell, Stanley Brook 183 260 Barnes, J. T., Marybank, Atawhai ... 300 303 Barnett, S. C., Riwaka .. .. .. 109 103 Bartlett, J. E., Box 25, Richmond .. 72 104 Bartlett, J. E. (Tapawera Property), Rich- 450 360 mond Batchelor, 0. H., Whangamoa .. .. — 12 Batchelor, F. C., -and Sons, Craven Creek, 246 205 Motueka Bate, Percy T., Riwaka.. .. .. 31 22 Bate, Ralph, Riwaka .. .. .. 89 51 Bateup, Edward, Richmond .. .. 611 Nil Bateup, Herbert, Hiwipango .. .. — 500 Batt, D. W., Thorpe .. .. .. 305 320 Batt, S. C., Burbank, Wakefield .. .. 415 385 Baxter, Jesse, Tophouse .. .. 483 505 Beardmore, W. G., Richmond .. . . 44 20 Beatson, Cecil D., Richmond .. .. 73 48 Beatson, Charles E. G., May Bank, Ngati- 202 178 moti Beatson, Charles H. (rural delivery), Motueka 51 50 Beatson, G. H. (rural delivery), Motueka .. ■— 42 Beatson, J. G., Ngatimoti .. .. 47 44

' No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30. 1927. 1928. Waimea County—continued. Beatson, W. H., Orinoco .. .. 404 404 Beeby, R., Stoneleigh, Sherry River .. 187 188 Beilby Bros., Koreke .. .. " .. 363 Nil Bell, E. E., Maitai, Nelson .. .. 646 640 Bennetts Bros., Thorpe .. .. 452 391 Bensemann, A. E. T., Neudorf .. .. 325 248 Bensemann, C. .J. F., Upper Moutere .. 114 143 Bensemann, I). H. C., Tyresdale, Neudorf.. 314 326 Bensemann, Joseph, Hillcrest, Upper Mou- 90 Nil tere Bensemann, R. W., Bush Run, Upper Moutere 304 276 Bensemann, W. E. P., Upper Moutere .. 100 91 Berkett, L. E., Hope .. .. .. 283 229 Berryman, P. R., Stanley Downs, Kohatu — 1,745 Berryman, Henry G., Stanley Downs, 2,025 1,645 Kohatu Berryman, Hugh, Kohatu .. .. 1,823 Nil Best, C. and W., Upper Motueka .. 140 50 Best, Charles, Upper Moutere .. .. — 91 Best, George Wilfred, Richmond .. 125 107 Best, P. and P. H. (Moutere Property), 115 116 Appleby Best, O. C. (rural delivery), Motueka .. 16 18 Best, Philip, Appleby .. .. .. 46 5 Best, W. and H. (rural delivery), Wakefield 114 112 Beuke, H. C., Neudorf .. .. .. 129 217 Beuke, H. C., Neudorf .. .. .. 246 220 Biggs, Arthur A., Glen Rae, Tapawera .. 62 61 Biggs, G. P., Tapawera .. .. 69 55 Biggs, G. W., Dart Valley, Tapawera .. 507 ; 506 Biggs, L. H., Glenray, Tapawera.. .. 31 10 Biggs, R. C., Tapawera .. .. 63 65 Bint, Andrew, Glenhope .. .. — 156 Bird, A. D. (Estate of), Huinga, Whangamoa 623 556 Bird, C. A., Birrie Bank, Wakefield .. 86 246 Bird, C. C., Wakefield .. .. .. 142 249 Bird, M., Brookside, Wakefield .. .. 84 75 Bird, Mrs. Mildred, Nikaunui, Whangamoa 134 107 Bird, W. L. (Estate of), Wakefield .. 98 Nil Bisley, E. A. H., and Co., Tahunanui .. 380 66 Bisley, E. H. (Estate of), (Moutere Property), 91 76 Nelson Blackbie, H., Atawhai .. .. .. 132 128 Blanchett, Mrs. Leon, Tadmor .. .. 120 Nil Blechynden, Mrs. S. J., Roundell Tophouse 1,248 1,090 Blick, Mrs. Sarah E (Estate of), Brook Street 321 293 Valley, Nelson Bookman, Charles, Upper Moutere ... 41 53 Bookman, F. A. J., Upper Moutere .. 51 60 Bookman, Henry, Photina Terrace, Neudorf ; 105 100 Bonnington, Chas., The Glen, Wakapuaka x 203 315 Bonrk, Walter, Orinoco .. .. j 404 408 Booker Bros., Matariki .. .. .. 278 280 Booth, W. S., Rath, Brightwater .. 510 582 Booth, W. S , Glenratli, Wairoa Gorge, i 358 400 Brightwater Booth, W. S., Hillrath Lee, Brightwater .. 400 310 Borlace, J. T., Trevalso, Spring Grove .. j 176 183 Bosselmann, H. W. and D. F. J., Neudorf.. \ 376 348 Boyes, L. and A. C., The Graham, Pokororo , 1,048 754 Bradley, D. E. P., Sea View Farm, Riwaka.. 94 127 Brady, Michael, Whangapeka .. .. | 340 345 Brereton, Allen, Motueka .. .. 102 100 Brereton, C. B., Orinoco .. .. J 528 535 Brereton, Thomas, Ngatimoti (rural de- 506 466 livery), Motueka Bright, G. S., Redwood's Valley .. .. I 174 140 Brisbane, W. L., Dovedale Post-office .. [ ■— 1 Bromell, E. H., Baton .. .. .. 858 758 Bromell, P. H., Sherry River .. .. 126 130 Brooks, James, Wakefield .. .. — 102 Brooks, T. E., Sherry River .. .. J 72 68 Brougham, Graham, Motueka .. .. 106 129 Brown Bros., Hira .. .. .. 220 212 Brown, James, Hira .. .. .. j 40 ! 38

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MARLBOROUGH-NELSON-WESTLAND SHEEP DISTRICT —continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30. 1927. 1928. Waimea County—continued. Brown, John, Hira. .. .. .. 71 62 1 Bryant Bros. (Belgrove Property), Rai Falls — 567 ! Bullard, W. H., Wakefield .. .. Ill 82 Bunten, W. (Estate of), Wakapuaka Sub- 361 381 1 urban Bunting, J., Korere .. .. . • 61 136 Burke, Mrs. E. M., Upper Moutere .. 211 210 Burnett, A. 6. (rural delivery), Dovedale .. 200 274 Burnett, E. H. (rural delivery), Wakefield.. 120 86 Burnett, E. R., Wakefield .. .. — 7 Burnett, H. E., Spring Grove .. .. 119 147 Burnett, J. E. T., Thorpe .. . . 41 49 Burnett, S. E., Neudorf .. .. 36 43 Burnett, William Henrv (rural delivery), 60 75 Wakefield Burrell, George N. (rural delivery) .. 349 313 Burrough, G. H., Clifton Downs, Waimea 660 634 Road, Nelson Burrows, W. G., Stanley Brook .. .. 287 246 Busch, P. P., Hope .. .. .. 174 169 Cain, W. J., Kiwi .. . . .. 21 78 Caldwell, J., Kiwi .. . . . . 12 Nil Cameron, Mrs. B. B. (Matariki Property), — 139 Hope Cameron, George, Ranzau, Hope.. .. 156 155 Canton, Alfred, Motueka .. .. — 19 Canton, Herbert, Middlebank, Orinoco .. 572 588 Canton, Lewis, Kiwi .. .. .. 450 Nil Carlsson, Mrs. S. J., Kikiwa, via Kohatu .. 456 416 Cawthron Trust (c/o W. Rout, Secretary), 75 72 Nelson Cederman, Leslie, Waimea West .. 22 44 Cederman, N. V. (Assigned Estate), Pakororo 949 935 Challies, Alfred, Appleby .. .. 186 130 Challies, Arthur, Appleby .. .. 289 234 Challies, C. and E., Appleby .. .. 595 515 Challies, Edgar, Waimea West .. .. 991 1,100 Challies, Frank, Waimea West .. .. 545 510 Challies, H. W., Appleby .. .. 312 298 Chandler, J., Wangapeka .. .. 258 197 Chandler, R., Wangapeka .. .. 543 516 Chapman and Harvey, Sandy Bay .. 44 66 Chapman, G., Riwaka .. .. .. 425 351 Chaytor, Walter H., Glanbrydan, Atapo .. 156 Nil Ching, James, Wakatu .. .. .. 23 22 Ching, W. H„ Stoke .. .. .. 100 98 Chisnall, T. B., Hope .. .. . . 104 99 Christian, E. E., Tadmor .. .. 224 193 Christian, J. W., Kokako, Tui .. .. 174 106 Christian, W. R., Matariki .. .. 406 289 Clayden Bros., Fern Glen, Wakefield .. 558 617 Clifford, J., Motueka .. .. . • 151 150 Close, H. A., Hira .. .. .. 148 199 Close, H. S., Wakefield .. .. .. 252 157 Cobeldick, Ernest, Tui Post-office .. 214 224 Cole, Gordon 0., Moberley Farm, Koreke .. 70 60 Cole, O., Pokororo .. .. .. 470 481 Cole, T. W., Thorney Croft, Brightwater .. 170 176 Coleman, F. J. (Estate of), Motupiko .. 152 81 Coleman, Mrs. Jane, Motupiko .. .. 133 142 Coleman, R. H., The Terrace, Motupiko .. 127 102 Coleman, W. C., Korere .. .. 607 606 Cook, Charles, Wai-iti .. .. .. 213 282 Cook, H. T., Appleby .. .. .. 145 422 Cook, James, Riwaka .. . . .. 777 665 Cook, S. J., Woodlands, Upper Moutere. .. 6 7 Cook, Thomas, Riwaka .. .. 125 133 Coppell, E. G., Brightwater .. .. 60 57 Corder, John, Wortley, Wakapuaka Sub- 197 153 urban Corrie-Johnston Bros, (rural delivery), Mo- 65 25 tueka Cowin, H. Thorpe .. .. .. 426 396 Cowin, J. T., Thorpe .. . . . • 255 264 Cowin, Lewis, Motueka .. .. ■— 31 Cowin, Walter, Stanley Brook .. .. 142 133 Cowin, William, Sundry Valley, Thorpe .. 1,062 1,284 Cresswell Bros., Lower Moutere .. .. 218 232 Crichton, A. M., Wakefield .. .. 142 Nil Criehton, R., (Estate " Elliock "), Wakefield — 142 Cropp, B., Richmond .. .. .. 255 244 Cropp, B. F., Wai-iti .. . . .. 169 162 Cross, E. W., Richmond .. . 12 10 Oummings, E. C., Wakapuaka .. .. —• 550

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, J 1927. 1928. Waimea County—continued. Gummings, F., Atawhai.. .. .. 353 404 Curnow, J. H., Tapawera .. .. 950 923 Currin, F. H., Wakefield .. .. 466 371 Currin, R. B., Spring Grove .. .. 95 54 Dalhvitz, B. E., Upper Moutere .. .. 112 Nil Daniell, A. H., Ngatimoti .. .. 130 105 I )avey, V. R. (rural delivery), Wakefield .. 627 509 Da vies, A. N. (rural delivery), Wakefield .. 80 176 Da vies, Albert N. (rural delivery), Wakefield 242 62 Davies, J. A. (rural delivery), Wakefield .. 101 80 Davies, Job A. (rural delivery), Wakefield .. 338 208 Davies, Mrs. E. E., Dovedale .. .. 58 61 Davies, Owen J., Dovedale .. .. 156 130 Davies, R. G., Pigeon Valley, Wakefield .. 234 175 Deadman, J. C., Rangataua (North Island) 30 Nil Deck, G. M., Uraukuri .. .. .. 1,132 1,094 Deck, Mrs. M., Harakeke .. .. 22 15 Delaney, B., Pokororo .. . . .. 6 5 Deneker, C. <T. C., Wexham, Whangamoa .. 151 89 Disher, A. J. (II), Golden Downs .. 202 200 Dodson, George, Mount Pleasant, Atawhai.. 212 202 Dodson, Herbert, Riverdale, Atawhai .. 489 264 Dodson, Percy, Whangamoa .. .. 343 360 Drew, Ralph, Matariki .. .. .. 150 83 Drogemuller, C. C. D., Deepdale, Upper 385 , 394 Moutere Drogemuller, F., Upper Moutere .. 288 ! 214 Drogemuller, F. H., Upper Moutere .. 193 j 203 Drogemuller, Theodor J., Upper Moutere .. 443 ' 430 Dron, J. W., Waimea West .. .. 46 47 Dron, W. D., Blink Bonnie, Spring Grove.. 74 j 52 Drummond, A., The Pines, Riwaka .. 122 j 148 Drummond, A. and D , Upper Moutere .. 300 250 Drummond, A. A. R. and F. P. B. Riverina, 4,428 5,234 Tapawera Drummond and Barnett, Riwaka .. II Nil Drummond, A. J., Hill Top, Riwaka .. 552 492 Drummond, H. O., and Son, Riwaka .. j 265 314 Drummond, James, Braeburn .. .. 60 60 Drummond, W. V., Riwaka .. .. 4 1 Ducker, H. C., Neudorf.. .. .. 27 38 Dudley, C. II., Pokororo .. .. 531 584 Duncan, John L., Umukuri .. .. 96 130 Duncan, L. G., Umukuri .. .. ■ 59 48 Durrant, R. J., Pokororo .. .. j 120 170 Eatwell, W. J., Stanley Brook .. .. — 342 Eban, E. K., Stanley Brook .. .. j 526 506 Eban, R., Stanley Brook .. .. 802 733 Eden Bros., Wakefield .. .. .. 213 Nil Eden, George, Hope .. .. .. j 43 55 Eden, H., Todd Bush, Wakapuaka Suburban ; 202 229 Eden, J. T., Wakefield .. .. .. j —• 150 Eden, L. S., Wakefield .. . . .. | — 63 Eden, Mrs. M., Spring Grove .. .. 26 37 Eden, Mrs. M. A., Hope .. .. 335 465 Eden, R. G., Wakefield .. .. 28 31 Eden, William, Spring Grove .. .. j 37 Nil Edwards, Arnold R., Brentwood Farm, ' 41 34 Lower Moutere Eggers, A. C. D., Upper Moutere .. 48 Nil Eggers, C. D. C., Upper Moutere .. — 112 Eggers, E., Wakefield .. .. .. 209 184 Eggers, Francis H., Long Look Out, Upper 90 92 Moutere Eggers, L. W., Upper Moutere .. .. 278 220 Eggers, Mrs. Johanne, Upper Moutere .. 108 99 Eggers, 0. E., Upper Moutere .. .. 326 285 Eginton, J. L., Braeburn .. .. — 61 Eginton, W. J., Chaytor Estate, Motueka 201 229 Elliot, T., Rockey Dell, Maitai, Nelson .. 279 292 Ellis, G. R., The Forks, Kaka .. .. 181 182 Ellis, R. C., Hiwipango .. .. .. 280 300 Evans, J. H., Brightwater .. .. 360 176 Evans, W. T., Brooklyn, Umukuri .. 83 91 Everett, Albert, Pokororo .. .. 47 Nil Everett, Arthur, Midlands, Lower Moutere 22 15 Eves, B., Spring Grove .. .. .. 73 59 Eves, J. W., Wai-iti .. .. .. 491 500 Eves, Joseph, Stanley Brook Hill, Wakefield 485 449 Eves, N. A. J., Trass Valley, Wai-iti .. 353 350 Eves, Reuben, Wakefield .. .. 53 33 Ewers, Christian (Estate of), Neudorf .. 100 100 Ewers, F. E., Neudorf .. .. .. — 76 Ewers, L. E., Neudorf .. .. .. 244 207

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MARLBOROUGH-NELSON-WESTLAND SHEEP DISTRICT—continued.

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Waimea County—continued. Ewers, Ludwig, Pine Villa, Neudorf .. 180 213 Ewers, Norman, Rosedale, Neudorf .. 138 147 Eyles, Charles (Estate of), Thorpe .. 606 506 Eyles, H. P., Thorpe .. .. .. 466 646 Eyles, 0. C., Wakefield .. .. .. 61 36 Eyles, S. L. (rural delivery), Wakefield .. 456 497 Eyles, W. C., Thorpe .. .. .. 351 332 Fairey, F., Nelson .. .. .. 460 340 Fairhall, B. (Estate of), Wakefield .. — 408 Fairhall, F. L., Ranui, Wakefield .. 380 Nil Fairhall, L. E., Birch Terrace, Wakefield .. 112 Nil Fairhall, W. E., Birch Terrace, Wakefield .. 608 598 Fanselow, R. M., Wai-iti Valley, Belgrove.. 109 153 Fargher, Mrs. M. II., Sulby Glen, Tadmor.. 155 862 Fargher, Mrs. M. H., Tadmor .. .. 155 180 Fargher, P. W., Sunny Bank, Tadmor .. 175 207 Farley, F. W., Lower Moutere .. .. 324 344 Farley, G. E., Lower Moutere .. .. 63 55 Faulkner Bros., Awanui, Tapawera .. 1,5.36 1,619 Faulkner Bros (Wakefield Property), Tapa- 41 26 wera Faulkner, C. R., Tapawera .. .. 1,055 1,167 Fawcett, Mrs. E., Tadmor .. .. — 599 Fawcet, H. F., Wakefield .. .. 220 Nil Fawcet and Hodgkinson, Sherry River .. 143 84 Fawcet, W. J., Riverlea, Tadmor .. 825 690 Fell, F. C. C., Wakefield .. '.. 971 874 Fellowes, R. R., No. 2 Island, Stoke .. I 319 239 Fenemor Bros., Stanley Brook .. .. 1,061 1,098 Fenemor, Mrs. M. L., Sherry River .. 453 Nil Fenemor, R. C., Meadow Bank, Tapawera 203 273 Fenemor, S. W., Tapawera .. .. 12 19 Fenwick, P. E., Kohatu . . . . 153 193 Field, A. G., Seaside, Stoke .. .. 67 80 Field, Gordon, Burnside, Hope .. .. 56 37 Field, T. A. H. (Okiwi Property), Nelson .. 658 756 Fisher, A., Belgrove .. .. .. 145 25 Fisher, E., Hope .. .. .. 204 29 Fitch, Joseph, Tapawera .. .. 102 92 Flanagan, F. H., Motupiko .. .. — 250 Flower, Hemi W. (Whangamoa Property), 242 229 Taldno, Whangamoa Flower, Henry T., Hira.. .. 1,160 896 Flower, John, Kia Ora, Hira .. .. 151 140 Flower, Joseph, Wakapuaka .. .. 21 7 Flower, William, The Brooks, Whakapuaka 302 300 Ford, Frederick (Estate of), Waimea West 184 247 Ford, Herbert, Springlands, Redwood's Valley 68 65 Ford, W. J., Appleby .. .. .. 112 84 Forestry Development Co., c/o J. A. 40 84 Wallace, Motueka Forsyth Bros., Woodland Terrace, Stanley 131 127 Brook Forsyth, E. F., Evanston Farm, Stanley 199 258 Brook Forsyth, M. K., Stanley Brook .. .. 61 96 Fowler, L. S., Motueka .. .. . . 98 101 Francois, John, Riwaka .. .. 92 86 Franklin, A. R,» Sandy Bay, Riwaka .. — 130 Freezing-works (The Manager), Nelson .. 30 31 Friend, A. E., Wangapeka .. .. 81 90 Friend, L. C. A., Hope .. .. .. 394 269 Frost, A. N. (Estate of), Northam Dale, Ata- 150 Nil wbai Frost, E. C., Hira .. .. .. 58 81 Frost, E. W., Wakapuaka Suburban ,. j 107 112 Frost, L. C., Lud Valley, Hira .. .. 91 85 Frost, N. N, Atawhai .. .. .. — 135 Frost, W. T., Lud Run, Hira .. .. 91 82 Fry, Charles P., Brooklyn Umukuri .. 94 88 Fry, Richard, Umukuri.. . . .. 38 Nil Funnell, S. W., Braeburn .. .. 105 110 Furness, Frank, Stanley Brook .. . . 182 296 Fynmore, N. N., Golden Downs .. .. 556 606 Gainsford, H. S., Hiwipango .. .. 276 333 Gardiner, W., Foxhill .. .. .. 25 29 Gardiner, W., Ngatimoti .. .. 203 44 Gerrish, K. W., Hope .. .. .. 16 31 Gibbs, Albert, Wakefield .. .. 432 468 Gibbs, C. A., Tui .. .. .. 365 372 Gibbs, F. H., Stanley Brook .. .. 285 303 Gibbs, F. W., Melrose, Tapawera .. — 153 Gibbs, F. W., Graveleigh, Tapawera .. 142 132 Gibbs, G. H., Wakefield .. .. 233 150 Gibbs, H. C., Thorpe .. .. .. 526 590

No. of Sheep on > April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Waimea County—continued. Gibbs, Isaac, Kohatu .. .. .. 103 J 02 Gibbs, Joseph (Estate of), Wakefield .. 273 143 Gibbs, T. W„ Wakefield .. .. 224 194 Gibbs, W. M. R., Motupiko .. .. 608 607 Gill, Alfred A., Atawhai .. .. 185 82 Gill, A. W., Redwood's Valley .. .. 46 61 Gill, F. H., Wakapuaka Suburban .. 197 235 Gill, H. S., Redwood's Valley .. .. 54 53 Gill, T. 11., Redwood's Valley .. .. 37 37 Godbaz, Andrew, Foxhill .. . . 174 185 Godbaz, Martin H., Tophouse, Foxhill .. 208 208 Goodall, E. C., Riwaka .. .. .. 33 35 Granger, Mrs. Jane, Glen Avon, Foxhill .. 21 25 Gray, Charles (II Property), Wakefield . . 195 Nil Gray, Charles, Matariki.. .. .. 204 168 Gray, Charles, Wakefield .. .. 327 377 Green, A., Ngatimoti .. .. .. 182 .132 Green, E. (Pearce River Property), Pokororo 350 605 Green, H, G., Longlands, Tui .. .. 254 307 Green, Mrs. E. M., Creaghduff, Braeburn .. 41 44 Green, Mrs. Mary J., Spring Grove .. — 61 Greenwood, F. C., Ngatimoti .. .. 606 Nil Greep, William Henry, Tapawera .. 20 16 Greig, C. T., Spring Grove .. .. 76 108 Greig, T. R., Spring Grove .. .. 66 57 Griffin Bros., Richmond.. .. .. 78 82 Griffith, A. P., Stanley Brook .. .. 876 870 Griffith, E. L., Tapawera .. .. 72 200 Griffith, E. L., Tapawera .. .. 165 68 Griffith, Elijah, Vermont Vale, Wai-iti .. 254 240 Griffith, H. S., Wai-iti .. .. .. 26 Nil Griffith, L. B., Wai-iti .. .. .. 18 28 Griffith, Mrs. Olive, Wai-iti .. .. 343 316 Grindle, A. W. (Estate of), Kohatu .. .. 63 89 Grooby, C. V., Lower Moutere .. .. 105 108 Grooby, George (Tertius), Rocky River, 112 125 Motueka Grooby, L. H., Umukuri .. .. 51 61 Grooby, Mrs. George (Tertius), Rooky River, — 125 Motueka Grooby, S. E. E., Ngatimoti .. .. 24 12 Grooby, T. (Quartus), Avondale, Orinoco .. 45 46 Grooby, T. (Tertius), Green Hill, Ngatimoti 610 720 Grooby, V. A., Ngatimoti .. .. 22 Nil Guy, A. L., Ngatimoti .. .. .. 354 436 Hagen, J. W., Spring Grove .. .. 363 413 Hair, L., Richmond .. .. .. 153 Nil Hall, A. E. and C. C., Waimea West .. 578 586 Hall, Charles, Thorpe .. .. .. 485 462 Hall, C. R. (rural delivery), Wakefield .. 89 93 Hammond, David Appleby .. .. 84 82 Hannen, R., Tadmor .. .. .. 174 71 Hannen, T., Fair view, Tadmor .. .. 158 113 Hanron, Mrs. Alice (Estate of), Stanley Brook 1,041 1,036 Hansen, H. O., Upper Moutere .. .. 115 108 Hardy, W. S. B., Richmond, Havelock .. — 28 Hardyment, J. A., Wairoa Gorge, Bright- 1,094 1,244 water Harford, H. I)., Tadmor .. .. 60 32 Harkness, W. D., Richmond .. .. 43 52 Harley, Godfrey, Lower Moutere.. .. 23 14 Harley, C. J. (Estate of), Redwood's Valley 48 62 Harman, A. J., Hira .. .. .. 652 Nil Harman, G., Brightwater .. .. 504 504 Harris, C. P., Wakefield .. .. 431 556 Harris, C. S., Kiwi .. .. .. 38I 460 Harrison, C. V. H., Orinoco .. .. 8 12 Hart, Mrs. E. L., Richmond .. .. — 454 Hart, James, Hart's Valley, Richmond .. 734 NO Hart, J. R., Richmond .. .. .. — 3]6 Harvey, C. L., Motueka .. .. 327 427 Harvey, H. T., Marahau, Sandy Bay .. — 30 Harvey, H. T., Hira .. .. " .. 380 Nil Harvey, Isaac, Hira .. .. .. 560 596 Harvey, J'., Upper Moutere .. .. 155 225 Harvey, W. G., Sandy Bay .. .. 15 22 Hawkes, V. R. (rural delivery), Wakefield 40 13 Hawkes, W. M. (rural delivery), Wakefield.. 850 772 Hawthorn, J., Russell Street, Nelson .. — 154 Hawthorne, M, Aniseed Valley, Hope .. 337 381 Haycock, Edward J., Willow Bank, Ngati- 107 109 moti Haycock, George S., and Sons, The Aniseed 1,546 1,554 Valley Run, Richmond Haycock, Stanley, Richmond .. .. 44 Nil

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Waimea County—continued. Heath Bros. (Ngatimoti Property), Motueka 568 ! 576 Heath, C. W., Pokororo .. .. — | 225 Heath, J. T., Graham River, Pokororo .. 244 225 Hebberd, A. M. (Wakapuaka Property), Rai — 39 Valley Hebberd, H. J., Whangamoa .. .. 507 ' 516 Heine, Erie, Upper Moutere .. .. 71 91 Heine, F. W., Upper Moutere .. .. 109 110 Heine, J. C. G., Upper Moutere .. .. 2 2 Helm, H. M. (rural delivery), Motueka . . 32 Nil Hemi, Matenga (Trustees), c/o Mr. M. P. 3,308 3,956 Webster, Nelson Henderson, H. C., Kairuru, Motueka .. 2,'585 2,460 Henricks W. F., Redwood's Valley .. — 10 Herrick, F. W., Lower Moutere .. .. 192 177 Herwin, George, Tophouse .. .. 684 496 Hewetson, J. (Estate of), Kendal Grove, 304 Nil Upper Moutere Hewetson, J. H. C., Upper Moutere .. —■ 250 Hewetson, Thomas, Upper Moutere .. 138 169 Hewitt, N. A., Sunnydale, Orinoco .. 490 465 Hickey, John 0., Sherry River .. .. 683 743 Hickmott, R. G., Riwaka .. .. 112 87 Hickmott, W., Riwaka .. .. .. 861 837 Higgins, A. C., The Forks, Wairoa Gorge, 547 626 Wakefield Higgins, A. E., Spring Grove .. .. 210 178 Higgins Bros., Spring Grove .. .. 500 526 Higgins, C. V., Belgrove .. .. 240 250 Higgins, E. P., Belgrove .. .. 508 641 Higgins, H. E., Spring Grove .. .. 381 210 Higgins, J. J., Tadmor .. .. .. 270 120 Higgins, L. A., Belgrove .. .. 627 450 Higgins, Roy A., Woodlands, Foxhill .. 361 320 Higgins, S. G., jun„ Hardy Street, Nelson.. 290 259 Hildyard, J. S., Brightwater .. .. 1,060 1,034 Hill, A., Hope .. .. . . 126 63 Hippolite, Jack, Karaka, Croixelles .. 391 332 Hippolite, Joseph, Okiwi Bay .. .. 506 506 Hislop, W. J., Richmond .. .. 232 222 Hobson, George, Ngarua, Riwaka .. 983 969 Hobson, George, Riwaka .. .. 808 675 Hocton, A. B., Dovedale .. .. •—• 122 Hocton, A. L., Dovedale .. .. 420 344 Hocton, L. W., Dovedale .. .. 182 122 Hodges, E. S. E., Pokororo .. .. 61 51 Hodges, J. L., Pokororo .. .. 676 706 Hodgkinson, Frederick, Tadmor .. .. 757 911 Hodgkinson, G. G., Tadmor .. .. 393 422 Hodgkinson, R., Upper Moutere .. .. 25 23 Holdaway, G. R., Braeburn .. .. 36 54 Holland Edward Moses, Woodlawn, Foxhill 2 68 Holland, Malcolm, Beverley, Foxhill .. 30 16 Holland, Mrs. Mary, Belgrove .. .. 75 50 Hollis, E. E. J., Belgrove .. .. — 1 Holmes, J., Tadmor .. .. . . 47 34 Holmes, R. J., Hira .. .. .. 167 156 FTolmwood, W. J., Motueka .. .. 5 54 Holyoake Bros., Sandy Bay .. .. 538 1,739 Holyoake, R., Sandy Bay .. .. 1,259 Nil Hopgood, A. C., Tapawera .. .. 16 13 Horton, Isaac E., Golden Downs, Nelson .. 783 930 Hoult, E. C. M., Belgrove .. . . 154 143 Hoult, E. J., Belgrove .. .. .. 135 130 Hoult, F. (Estate of), Wai-iti .. .. 21 18 Howell, A. H. E., Glenhope .. .. 193 Nil Hunt Bros., Belgrove .. .. .. 507 466 Hunt, G. and A., Wantwood, Wakefield .. 1,180 1,266 Hunt, Thomas, and Son, Highfield, Koreke.. 1,415 1,528 Hunt, W. R., Koreke, Wakefield.. .. 1,017 1,013 Hunter, G. F., Wairoa Gorge, Wakefield .. 596 655 Hunter, P. M. (Waimea West), 46 Tasman — 137 Street, Nelson Hyde, L. G., Brightwater .. .. 288 362 Hyland, M., Motueka .. .. .. 80 21 Inwood, H. E., Motueka .. .. 13 16 Inwood, Mrs. I. J. (rural delivery), Wake- 100 76 field Inwood, Lawrence, Motueka .. .. 335 438 Inwood, Wilfred L., Pangatotara (rural de- 137 89 livery), Motueka Irvine, Mrs. I). O., Brightwater .. 311 306 Irvine, R. M., Brightwater .. .. 714 751 Irvine, W. D., Glen Nevis, Brightwater .. 1,810 1,617

I No. of Sheep on ! April 30, April 30, i 1927. 1928. Waimea County—continued. Jackett, A. John, Jaekett's Island, Motueka 576 606 Jacques, T., Wangn Downs, Glenhope .. 99 Nil Jenkins, A. -C. B., Riwaka .. .. 822 757 Jenkins, Charles (Estate of), Wakefield .. 70 67 Jessop, W. A., Aniseed Valley, Hope .. -— 101 Johnson, H. D., Aniseed Valley, Hope .. 410 477 Johnson, Miss E. T., Kiwi .. .. 41 32 Johnston, H. K., Aniseed Valley, Hope .. 518 528 Johnston, James H. (e/o R. G. Johnston), 745 718 Hope Johnston, M. M., Upper Moutere.. .. 25 25 Jones, E. H., Battery Hill, Matariki .. 990 882 Jordan, C. E. (rural delivery), Wakefield .. 559 595 Jordan, J. H., Stanley Brook .. .. 441 270 Jordan, P. A., Dovedale .. .. 475 454 Jordan, William A. (rural mail delivery), 816 810 Kohatu Kempthorne, G., Tirahunga, Waimea West 222 40 Kenyon, A. A., Thorpe .. .. .. 162 132 Kerr, A., Blue Glen, Kohatu .. .. 1,585 1,750 Kerr, A. P., Luey's Creek, Brightwater .. 434 283 Kerr, I). A., Kohatu .. .. .. 911 934 Kerr, 0. A., Atawhia .. .. .. 24 13 King, A. W., Tui .. 119 82 King and Harley, Glen-iti Station, Golden 2,049 2,203 Downs Kinzett, Alfred, Tapawera .. .. 257 215 Kinzett, Arthur F., Kiwi .. .. 10 8 Kinzett, Mrs. Sophia, Kiwi .. .. 149 153 Kissel, Mrs. E. (rural delivery), Motueka .. 115 169 Kite, Henry, Tapawera .. .. 155 140 Knight, H., Redwood's Valley.. .. 147 176 Krammer Bros., Lower Motuere .. 70 25 Krammer, George H. F., Lower Moutere .. 61 Nil Krammer, Harry, Lower Moutere .. 27 23 Lammas, A. (Wakefield Property), Washing- 280 260 ton Valley, Nelson Lammas, E. J. (rural delivery), Wakefield 359 332 Lammas, E. J. D. (rural delivery), Wake- 401 490 field Lammas, Newton, Wakefield .. .. 153 142 Langman, H. W., Wai-iti Valley, Belgrove 430 Nil Lankow, George W., Overlook, Hope .. 235 245 Large, Frederick G., Rai Falls .. .. 300 286 Leach, J. H., Wakatu .. .. .. 24 14 Leach, Percy J., Mount Pleasant, Ngati- 50 49 moti Limmer, George (Estate of), Tottenham 116 122 Rise, Lower Moutere Limmer, J. J., Ngatimoti .. .. 100 150 Lines, Arthur A., Wai-iti .. .. 550 591 Lines Bros., Wairoa Gorge, Brightwater .. 826 767 Lines, C. A. L., Sherry River .. .. .— 216 Lines, F. H. J., Sherry River .. .. 412 524 Lines, H. J., Wai-iti .. .. .. 166 151 Lines, J. W., Sherry River .. .. — 229 Lines, Mrs. M., Sherry River .. .. — 4 Lines, W. H. J. (rural delivery), Motueka .. 127 130 Lines, W. H. J., " Kiwi," Orinoco .. .—. 542 Linton Bros., Maitai, Nelson .. .. 150 217 Livesey, William, Motueka .. .. 462 364 Llewellyn Bros., Orinoco .. .. 503 425 Llewellyn, D. 1., Orinoco .. .. 84 58 Loveridge, E. J. Thorpe .. .. 668 602 Loveridge, Ernest, Thorpe .. .. 502 506 Loveridge, F. J., Dovedale .. .. 343 223 Loveridge, Percy, Bella Vista, Wakatu .. 373 358 Lowry, H., Atapo .. .. .. 290 318 Lublow, G. J. F., Baton .. .. 506 470 Lucas, H. G., Atawhai .. .. .. 81 60 Lukey, W. M., 88 Valley, Koreke .. 594 624 Lunn, Mrs. Emily, Belgrove .. .. 151 201 Lusty, W., Richmond .. .. .. 120 143 MacMahon, George, Hythe Lodge (Tapawera 264 200 Property), Stoke Macpherson, N., Matariki .. .. 475 576 Malcolm, A., Richmond .. .. — 36 Malcolm, Ernest, Richmond .. .. 91 100 Manson, George, Stoke .. .. .. 52 20 Marsden, M. R., Stoke .. .. .. 21 Nil Marsey, A. C., Redwood Valley .. .. — 32 Martin, W., Wakefield .. .. .. 204 246 Max, A. E., Brightwater .. .. 183 242 Max, W., Brightwater .. .. .. I 147 152

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No. of Sheep on April 80, April 30, 1927. 1928. Waimea Cojjnty—continued. McCarthy, Justin, Tadmor .. .. 306 270 McCarthy, T., Tadmor .. .. .. 607 535 McCarthy, T., jun., Sherry River .. 376 428 McConachie, Mrs. T. N., Hope Valley, Glen- 700 738 hope McConachie, N., Glenhope .. .. 700 361 McGaveston, D. W., Pah Street, Motueka 82 70 McGaveston, N. A. (rural delivery), Motueka 506 500 McGaveston, S. R. (rural delivery), Motueka 63 52 McGaveston, Theo., Gap, Pokororo .. 397 241 McGaveston, W. H., Sunnyside, Motueka . . 174 163 McGlashen, J. A., Motueka .. .. — 30 McGowan, Leonard, Spring Grove .. 433 424 McLean Bros., Ngaio, Riwaka .. .. 252 233 McMurray, A. J., Brightwater .. .. 97 100 McMurray, Robert, Spring Grove .. — 7 McNab, Thomas (rural delivery), Motueka 35 26 McPherson, A. G., Wakefield . . .. 188 154 Mead, A. W., Tophouse.. .. .. 512 520 Mead, G. L., Motupiko .. .. .. 1,141 839 Mead, H. N., Motupiko .. .. 696 754 Mead, J. H., Belgrove, Hiwipango .. 607 548 Mead, John, Motupiko .. .. .. 269 338 Mead, John, Wai-iti .. .. .. 27 26 Mead, Mrs. Elizabeth, Tophouse .. .. 250 290 Mead, W. A., Waireka, Tophouse .. 337 376 Mead, W. G., Wakefield .. .. 39 28 Mental Hospital Farm, Stoke . . .. 569 450 Mills, H., Wainoni, Korere .. .. —- 371 Mirfin, R., "The Chalet," Hope .. .. 181 Nil Moffitt, S. L., Tadmor .. .. .. 101 142 Monopoli, G. (Cable Bay Property), Stoke — 251 Moore, E. G. (Whangamoa), 46 Collingwood 85 90 Street, Nelson Moore, H. L., Spring Grove .. .. 344 353 Moorhouse Bros., Brook Street, Nelson .. 103 122 Moorhouse Bros., Glenhope .. .. 607 580 Moran, William J. (Estate), Skeet Valley, 121 98 Baton Morrison, James (Estate of), Drumduan, 140 295 Wakapuaka Moss, Frank, Umukuri .. .. .. 213 233 Murcott, Ernest, Long Gully, Brightwater 531 607 Murcott, G. E., Brightwater .. .. 303 293 Murcott, Henry, Brightwater .. .. 689 564 Murcott, Henry (Wairoa Gorge Property), 564 691 Brightwater Murcott, W., Brightwater .. .. 212 201 Mytton, F. E., Pokororo .. .. 210 127 Mytton, H. J., Sugar Loaf Run, Pokororo.. 1,620 1,591 Mytton, L. H. (rural delivery), Wakefield .. 411 307 Mytton, L. H., Velden (rural delivery), Wake- 276 412 field Mytton, W. E., Halston (rural delivery), 548 581 Wakefield Nagel, H. W., Neudorf,. .. .. 92 121 Nagel, Mrs. C., Neudorf .. .. 71 70 Nalder, E. N., Waioni, Korere .. .. 457 Nil Neale, Henry, Stoke .. .. .. 9 10 Neale, T., Stoke .. .. .. 77 150 Neale, T., Stoke .. .. .. 83 65 Nelson Abbattoirs (c/o Manager), Tahunanui 4 2 Newman, Thomas, Brightwater .. .. 539 655 Newport, Alfred, Wakefield .. .. 49 50 Newport, Cyril, Waterlee, Korere .. 962 816 Newport, E. L., Woodland, Korere .. 591 440 Newport, F. E., Birchdale, Korere .. 914 955 Newport, P. (Estate of), Appleby .. 812 720 Nicholls, A., Hira .. .. .. 71 78 Nicholls, C. C., Belgrove .. .. •— 77 Nicholls, F. G., Hope .. .. .. ■—■ 109 Nicholls, H. W., Hill Street, Richmond .. — 102 Nicholls, V. R., Kohatu .. .. 453 504 Nicholson, C. E., Pokororo .. .. 148 42 Nisbett, E., Belgrove .. .. .. 132 123 Nisbett, George, Belgrove .. .. 112 117 Nisbett, John H., Foxhill .. .. 28 24 Nisbett, T., Belgrove .. .. .. 62 Nil North, W. B., Boscobel, Kohatu .. 2,229 2,038 Nuttall, David, Wansbeck, Upper Moutere 209 226 Oakly, J. M. D., Whangamoa .. .. 142 98 O'Beirne, H. V., Hillwood, Wakapuaka .. 1,520 1,585 O'Connor, J. and R., Appleby .. .. 143 210 O'Connor, W., Motueka River, Appleby .. 223 203

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Waimea County—continued. O'Connor, William, Appleby .. .. 583 406 O'Hara, S. E. and C., Waimea West .. 296 310 O'Hara, S. E. and C., Waimea West .. 174 Nil Packer, H. V., Blue Rook, Matariki .. 440 342 Packer, J. E., Upper Teal Valley, Hira .. 162 157 Pagan, J., Kohatu .. .. .. 1,200 1,245 Page, F. C., Brightwater .. .. 265 190 Paige, R. L. F., Sherry River .. .. 508 469 Painter G. P., Motueka .. .. .. 21 20 Palmer, A. K., Waimea West .. .. 55 41 Palmer. A. T., Eves Valley, Waimea West 373 295 Palmer, Charles, Clark Valley, Korere .. 200 153 Palmer, Conrad G., Waimea West .. 328 303 Palmer, Conrad P., Tapawera .. .. 287 271 Palmer, H. P., Waimea West .. .. 153 173 Palmer, James A., Fernhill, Korere .. 50 81 Palmer, James W. (Estate of), Korere .. 352 290 Palmer, John W., Spring Grove .. .. 37 40 Palmer, L. H., The Gables, Waimea West.. 103 96 Palmer, L. M., Waimea West .. .. 80 74 Palmer, M. C., Waimea West .. .. 32 29 Palmer, Richard, Brightwater .. .. 290 230 Palmer, T., Pigeon Valley, Wakefield .. 79 45 Palmer, W. L., Waimea West .. .. 190 136 Parkes, E. C. and R. H., Wakefield .. 646 1,158 Parkes, E. D. (Glenhope Property), Wake- 413 371 field Parkes, E. R., 88 Valley, Wakefield .. 254 255 Parkes, W. G., Brightwater .. .. 80 51 Paterson, W. C., Glenroy, Atawhai .. 920 574 Paton, H. D., Beacon Hill, Hope .. 501 448 Peppin, R. de C., Richmond .. .. 225 221 Perry, George, Neudorf .. , .. 446 435 Pettit, Thomas, P.O. Box 51, Nelson .. — 80 Phillips and Ford, Sherry River .. .. 454 437 Phillips, Mrs. H., Sherry River .. .. 80 73 Polglase, R. J., Richmond .. .. 47 29 Polglase, R. J., Stanley Brook .. .. 190 185 Pope, Mrs. A., Korere .. .. .. 560 509 Pownall, N. McC. S. (rural delivery), Motueka 47 59 Prestidge, George, Upper Moutere .. 192 226 Price Bros., Heightington, Korere .. 159 143 Price, Charles T., View Mount, Stoke .. 1,476 1,191 Price, D. E. W., Burnside, Korere.. .. 122 112 Price, J. H. and R. R. (rural delivery), Wake- 1,189 1,227 field Price, Joseph; Waimea West .. .. 210 166 Price, T. A., Belgrove .. .. .. 288 281 Pugh, John, Hope .. .. .. 3 5 Quinney, J. G., The Grove, Motupiko .. 420 452 Quinney, T. L., Motupiko .. .. 225 207 Quinney, W. F., Tapawera .. .. 444 385 Randall, Albert, Tapawera .. .. 412 436 Rankin, James, Ngatimoti .. .. 17 23 Rankin, J. H., Motueka .. .. 50 Nil Rayner, B. T., Wakapuaka .. .. •—■ 14 Rayner, Tasman, Wakapuaka Suburban .. 14 Nil Reaney, Thomas J., Matariki .. .. 289 270 Reay, W. G., Brightwater .. .. — 167 Rees, D. L., Tadmor .. .. .. 736 800 Reid, J. H., Glenhope .. .. .. 221 Nil Remnant, C.. Pangatotara .. .. 44 46 Remnant, James, Ngatimoti .. .. 260 242 Richards, Walter, Waiwhero, Ngatimoti .. 19 16 Richardson, Mrs. E. N. (Maitai Property), 3,650 3,017 Richardson Street, Nelson Ricketts, C. W. (Estate of), Kiwi .. 175 : Nil Ricketts, H. J., Cemetery Valley, Spring 60 55 Grove Ricketts, H. J., Pigeon Valley, Spring Grove 140 120 Ricketts, Mrs. M. J. and R. C., Kiwi .. — 250 Ricketts, P. B., Tui .. .. .. 71 61 Ricketts, W. S., Wai-iti .. .. •— 197 Riley, W. J., St. Vincent Street, Nelson .. 165 226 Robinson, E., Appleby .. .. .. 606 686 Roeske, Carl and A., Wangapeka .. 667 657 Rose, Gotlieb, Neudorf .. .. .. 146 148 Rose, J. J. H., Neudorf.. .. .. 160 140 Ross, A. A., Hira .. .. .. 91 77 Ross, J. IX, Aniseed Valley, Hope .. 410 415 Ross, Mrs. D. M. L., Upper Moutere .. 174 160 Roughton, O. G., Spring Grove .. .. 81 87 Rout and Jackson (Seabourne, Wakapuaka), 102 247 (c/o Mr. W. Rout), Nelson

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Waimea Cootty—continued. Ruffell, L. N., Weka Street, Nelson .. 150 Nil Euss, A. J., Tui .. .. .. 61 152 Russ, A. M., Appleby .. .. .. 116 71 Russ, J., Tui .. .. .. .. 576 476 Russ, J. A., Hill Run, Appleby .. .. 126 128 Russ, Simeon (private bag), Bearcroft; Ap- 72 75 pleby Russ, T. O. (Redwoods, V. Property), Hope — 200 Russ, W. G., Bearcroft, Appleby.. .. 84 62 Rutland, Alfred (Croixelles), (private bag), 531 209 Nelson Rutland, Alfred (Whangamoa), (private bag), 770 621 Nelson Ryder, Edward, Riwaka .. .. 306 361 Ryder, W. A., Konini, Mouteka .. .. 228 476 Ryder, W. A., Motueka.. .. .. 832 319 Salisbury, Frank S., Pokororo .. .. 179 197 Salisbury, H. D. T., Graham, Pokororo .. 640 664 Salisbury, Roger L., The Graham, Pokororo 85 343 Saxton, J. W., Oaklands, Stoke .. .. 2,059 1,862 Schwass, George, Redwood's Valley .. 50 51 Schwass, Joseph (rural delivery), Motueka 103 73 Schwass, P. H., Eastdale, Harakeke .. 90 80 Scott, W. (Emano Street Property), Hutche- 36 7 son Street, Nelson Senior, E. S., Mapua .. .. .. 152 144 Senior, J. W., Mapua .. .. .. 155 152 Sharland, G. L., Maitai, Nelson .. .. 71 202 Sharpe-Mayes, F. A., Pokororo .. .. 510 468 Sharp, Mrs. A. A., Wai-iti .. .. 254 269 Shirtliff, H. A., Nelson .. .. 55 62 Shirtliff, James T., Redwood's Valley 200 218 Earm, Richmond Shirtliff, G. O., Wakefield .. .. 252 209 Shirtliff, George, Redwood's Valley .. 214 194 Shuttleworth, F. E., Wakefield .. .. 490 510 Sigglekow, Mrs. August, Neudorf .. 115 72 Silcock, A. F., Thorpe .. .. .. 1,092 1,044 Silcock, C. A., Thorpe .. .. .. 445 460 Silcock, G. J. and A. E., Brightwater .. 73 75 Simpson, R. (Brook Street,) 130a Nile Street, 378 352 Nelson Sims, J. H., Birchdale, Glenhope .. 198 197 Sinclair, A. G-, Waimea West .. .. Ill 113 Sinclair, L., Motueka .. .. .. 312 300 Sixtus, A., Korere .. .. .. 628 647 Sixtus Bros., Pokororo .. .. .. 426 450 Sixtus, E. C. L., Neudorf .. .. 187 146 Sixtus, G. L., Neudorf .. .. .. — 25 Sixtus, J. C. A., Neudorf .. .. 66 71 Sixtus, Mrs. Elizabeth M., Neudorf .. 84 70 Sloss, E. G., Korere .. .. .. 176 140 Sloss, George, Korere .. ... .. 240 268 Sloss, Owen O., Korere .. .. 355 290 Small, Albert, Whangamoa .. .. 386 406 Smallwood, S. F., Thorpe .. .. — 479 Smith, F. W, River Bank, Brook Street .. 275 265 Smith, J., Foxhill .. .. .. 40 26 Smith, J. W., Westbrook, Motueka .. 705 806 Smith, John, Tapawera .. .. 253 250 Smith, Miss E. R., Maitai, Nelson .. 46 100 Smith, Mrs. James, Thorpe .. .. 324 254 Smith, W. H C., Belgrove .. .. —• 2 Smith, W. J. T., Gordon Vale, Golden Downs 705 611 Sowman, Frederick, Grooms, Brook Street, 203 250 Nelson Stade, C. W. H., Hiwipango .. .. 183 222 Stade, H. E. C., Rosedale, Neudorf .. 63 58 Stade, W. G, Neudorf .. .. .. 344 414 Stagg, Andrew, Wai-iti Earm, Tahunanui 113 101 Staples, M. H., Birdhurst, Motueka .. 490 478 Staples, M. H., Rocklands, Motueka .. 1,168 1,727 Starnes, G. B., Lower Moutere .. .. 164 130 Steer, N. H., Tapawera .. .. — 51 Stevens, H. (private bag), Tui .. .. 240 Nil Stevens, W. J., Pokororo .. .. 1,327 1,113 Strachan, A. C., Manawatane, Ngatimoti .. 464 | 458 Strachan, Gavin C., Blink Bonnie (rural 81 76 delivery), Motueka Strachan, J. C., Ngatimoti .. .. 131 146 Strachan, T. P., Glenburnie, Ngatimoti .. 92 60 Stratford, A., and Son, Richmond .. 328 307 Stratford, Albert, Richmond .. .. 12 20 Stratford, Albert (II Property), Richmond 270 259

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Waimea County—continued. Stratford, Charles A., Aniseed Valley, Hope 810 998 Stratford, Charles E., Hill-top Farm, Hope 250 190 Stratford, E., The Pines, Hope .. .. 40 50 Stratford, Frederick, Hope .. .. 1,020 954 Stratford, J., McLaren's Bay, French Pass 1,240 1,102 Stratford, N., Hope .. .. .. 272 262 Stratford, R., Sunny Bank Farm, Hope .. 78 96 Stratford, Roland, Hope .. .. 47 65 Stratford, William, Ngatimoti .. .. 50 67 Stringer, A., Redwood's Valley .. .. 359 275 Stringer, J., Wakefield .. .. .. 912 761 Stringer, S., Hira .. .. .. 140 145 Stuart, A., Pokororo .. .. .. 185 174 Stuart, 1). A., Pepins Island, Wakapuaka 1,515 1,650 Sutcliffe, J. B., Orinoco.. .. .. 38 43 Sutton, C. R., Hope .. .. .. 195 208 Sutton, Francis E., Hope .. .. 50 Nil Sutton, Herbert, Richmond .. .. 25 50 Sweet, Mrs. M. R. A., Matariki (c/o F. and 1). — 407 Edwards), Nelson Syder, W. G., Foxhill .. .. .. 180 115 Taggart, John, The Pines, Kohatu .. 103 96 Tarrant, H. A., Upper Moutere .. .. 75 74 Tasker, George, Lower Moutere .. .. 322 322 Tasker, S. L., Lower Moutere .. .. — 48 Taylor, James H., Box 9, Wakefield .. 334 230 Teece, F., Harakeke .. .. .. 95 101 Teece, J., Harakeke .. .. .. 279 193 Teece, Mrs. Ann F., Burleigh Villa, Hara- 268 285 keke Teece, R., Harakeke .. .. .. 372 263 Teece, Samuel, Rosedale, Neudorf .. 105 57 The Sisters of the Mission Convent Farm, 187 161 Nelson Thomas, A. E., Appleby .. .. 24 37 Thomas, Arthur Oscar, Sherry River .. 294 304 Thomas Bros., Dehra Doon, Riwaka .. 1,987 1,927 Thomas, I)., Belgrove .. .. .. 43 36 Thomas, D. H., and Miss H.E., Belgrove .. — 185 Thomas, Horace 0., Wangapeka .. 638 708 Thomas, J. W., and Co., Belgrove .. 400 Nil Thomas, J. W., Belgrove .. .. ■— 178 Thomas, L. H., Tadmor .. .. 343 Nil Thomas, Leonard H., Dart Valley, Tadmor 175 Nil Thomas, W., jun., Sherry River .. .. 550 577 Thomason, L. J., Orinoco .. .. 80 92 Thomason, V. C., Maitai, Nelson .. 202 157 Thompson Bros., Brandy Valley, Dove dale 739 672 Thompson Bros., Nelson .. .. 140 58 Thompson, C. E., Braeburn .. .. 45 35 Thompson, H. P., Closeburn, Upper Moutere 88 93 Thompson, N. A., Atapo .. .. — 415 Thompson, Reginald F., Matariki .. 257 296 Thompson, W. D. (Estate of), (rural de- 700 644 livery), Kohatu Thompson, W. D., and Son, P.O., Nelson .. 171 472 Thorn Bros., Thorpe .. .. .. 696 828 Thorn, H. B. (rural mail delivery), Wake- 284 292 field Thorn, J. K., Awa (rural delivery), Wakefield 151 146 Thorn, John (Estate of), Stanley Brook .. 383 358 Thorn, Joseph, Woodland (rural delivery), 783 640 Wakefield Thorn, Walter, (Kaka Property), Richmond 72 4 Tidd, W. J., Washington Valley, Nelson .. 31 33 Tillson, A. G., Braeburn .. .. — 77 Tomlinson, Charles, Waimea West .. 202 168 Tomlinson, J. E., Kikiwa, Kohatu .. 713 812 Tomlinson, W. D., Kikiwa .. .. — 121 Trewavas, Harold, Umukuri .. .. 213 203 Trewavas, H. J., Motueka .. .. 910 628 Tripe, A. M., Matariki .. .. .. 587 477 Tripe, Mrs. M. E. F. D., Tadmor .. 223 281 Tunnicliffe, H., Trass Valley, Wai-iti .. 131 153 Tunniclifie, Henry, Wai-iti Hills, Wai-iti .. 324 313 Turner, Charles, Kohorua, Whangamoa .. 856 641 Tutbury, Thomas G. L., Riwaka .. 148 136 Vollmer, Mrs. J„ Tasman .. .. 26 28 Vowless, R. T., Neudorf .. .. — 135 Waghorn, A. R., Pokororo .. :. 14 22 Walker, George, Waimea West .. .. 185 150 Ward, T. J., Thorpe .. .. .. 44 Nil Warnes, C. W., Tadmor .. .. 34 49 Wastney, E. R., Tapamutu, Whangamoa .. 153 123

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Waimea County—continued. Wastney, E. F., Wakapuaka .. .. 77 96 Waterhouse, J. T., Hira .. .. 58 63 Watkins, E. L., Wakefield .. .. 70 76 Webby, C. B., Richmond .. .. 152 157 Weller, B. P., Whangamoa .. .. 206 160 Wells Bros., Te Arowhenua, Wakefield .. 1,283 1,038 Wells, H. J., Stanley Brook .. .. 325 370 Wells, R. M., Brook Street, Nelson .. j 140 Nil Wells, Samuel, Gordon Downs, Hiwipango 158 106 Wells, Samuel (Tapawera Property), Hiwi- 381 349 pango Westley, E. G., Hira .. .. .. 127 150 Westley, Thomas, Hira .. .. 209 233 Whelan, J. L. (rural delivery), Motueka .. 23 30 WJiite, 0. H., Pigeon Valley, Wakefield .. 115 20 White, C. H., Pigeon Valley, Wakefield .. 20 128 White, Mrs. E., Upper Moutere .. .. ; — 22 White, J. H., Gowan Brae, Golden Downs, 923 1,100 Nelson White, Mrs. E., Bonny Doon, Upper Moutere j 21 12 White, Mrs. E., TJpper Moutere .. .. 84 59 White, R. McK., Motueka .. .. 17 35 Whitwell, A. E., Wakapuaka .. .. 201 221 Whitwell, T. N., Wakapuaka .. .. 1 190 Widdowson, W. H., Glenhope .. .. — 387 Wiffen, A. E. A., Hira .. .. .. 328 Nil Wilkinson, A. N., Clinton Hills, Stanley 603 643 Brook Wilkinson, A. N., Stanley Brook.. .. 275 257 Wilkinson, A. N., The Hills, Stanley Brook 100 100 Wilkinson, P. M., Glen Tui, Atapo .. 1,108 1,208 Wilkinson, J. S. M., Atapo .. .. 1,820 1,633 Wilkinson, Joses, Tapawera .. .. 600 500 Wilkinson, M., Atapo .. .. .. 1,108 1,208 Wilkinson, O. C., Riwaka .. .. 656 835 Williams, P. H. (rural delivery), Motueka 6 8 Williams, G. P., Brightwater .. .. 104 80 Williams/Percy, Pangatotara .. .. 50 73 Win, Arthur (rural delivery), Wakefield .. 455 360 Win, E. E., Glen Nevis, Spring Grove .. 185 180 Win, E. J., Thorpe .. .. .. 203 142 Win, G. G., Awa .. .. .. 506 757 Win, H. J. (rural delivery), Wakefield .. 183 122 Win, J. W. (rural delivery), Wakefield .. 324 324 Win, N. A. (rural delivery), Wakefield .. ; 558 Nil Win, N. A., Birehvilla (rural delivery), [ 554 530 Wakefield Win, R. L., Thorpe .. .. .. 277 286 Win, Stanley, Thorpe .. .. .. 374 355 Win, W. S., Pokoroa'o .. .. .. ! 104 20 Withers, C. G., Hill Lands, Hira .. ! 390 380 Withers, R. C., Hazelmere, Hira .. 176 177 Woolf, G. D. P. and R. A. J., Sandy Bay i 345 Nil Woolf, G. D. P., Sandy Bay, Riwaka .. j — 302 Wratt, A., Motueka .. .. .. 424 405 Wratt, E. S., Motueka (Birch Hill Property) 192 163 Wratt, E. S., Motueka .. .. .. 146 197 Wratt, E. S., Retreat, Motueka .. .. 852 750 Wratt, L. W., Hermitage, Motueka .. 485 542 York, T. C. and H. A., Bishopdale, Nelson 87 93 York, T. C. and H. A., Bishopdale, Nelson 827 660 York, William, Waimea Road, Nelson .. 21 39 Yuill, Andrew, Whinnie Knowes, Braeburn j 166 147 Youngman, A. C., Setting Sun Valley, Upper 1 360 392 Moutere I 287,698 282,501 TAKAKA COUNTY (In Nelson Subdivision). Atkins, George, Caanan, Takaka, Riwaka .. j 330 327 Baigent, A. H. and Miss A. A., Pigville, — 555 Takaka Baigent Bros., Pigville, Box 13, Takaka .. 650 Nil Baigent, E. C., Takaka .. .. 57 71 Baigent, Henry, Takaka Farm, Nelson .. 496 436 Baigent, P. H., Takaka .. .. 96 27 Baigent, T. E., Whitborough, Takaka East 1,025 936 Baird, Charles, Motupipi .. .. 186 163 Baird, K. W., Motupipi.. .. .. •— 2 Barlow, Mrs. E., Hamama .. .. 64 62 Barnett, A. H., Upper Takaka .. .. 1,060 812 Barnett, J. L., Upper Takaka .. .. — 215 Barnett, Lawrence, East Takaka .. — 628 Barnett, N. A., Avondale, Upper Takaka .. 1 708 809

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Takaka County—continued. Barnett, W. A. Takaka East .. .. 018 Nil Beatson, Godfrey, XJruwhenua .. .. 3 Nil Bickley, A., East Takaka .. .. — 150 Bird, Eric, Bird's Hill, Takaka .. .. 25 35 Bird, Eric, Takaka .. .. .. 30 24 Bird, W. J., Waitapu, Takaka .. .. 40 46 Bruning, L. G., Awa-iti .. .. 152 Nil Bunny, H. C., Anatimo .. .. 340 335 Byrne, H., Hamama .. .. .. 453 450 Bryne, Henry A., Kotinga .. .. 4 38 Cameron, J. S., Totaranui (private bag), 710 1,000 Takaka Campbell, Charles, The Springs, Waitapu .. 100 70 Campion, W. and M., P.O. Box 8, Takaka 893 906 Child, H. A. IJ., Anatimo .. .. 406 425 Cotton, A. C., Uruwhenua .. .. 192 Nil Dodson, N. A., Takaka .. .. 33 9 Edmondson, P. and E. (Rameka Creek), 304 404 Motupipi Edmondson, P. and E., Motupipi .. 329 202 Edmondson, Thomas, Motupipi .. .. 85 122 Ellis, T. H., Motupipi .. .. .. 413 400 Emms, Arthur, Brookdale Station, Takaka 131 132 Falconer, B. F. W., Takaka .. .. 300 340 Feary, John (Estate of), Takaka .. 491 539 Franklyn, J. and N. G., Box 17, Takaka .. 808 855 Gibbons, John, Hamama .. .. 11 Nil Gibbons, Ruben, Hamama .. .. 125 82 | Goldney, William, Kotinga .. .. 125 79 Hadfield, F. G., Big River, Awa-iti .. 168 160 Hadfield, W. V., Awa-iti .. .. 43 52 Hadfield, W. W. (Estate of), Awa-iti .. 78 64 Hailes, Edward C., Waitui Park, Upper 1,295 1,208 Takaka Hanson, Gerald, Rock Glen, Motupipi .. 1,317 1,468 Harford, L. W., Hamama .. .. 112 130 Harvey, E. W., Mutton Cove, Anatimo .. 364 520 Harwood, G. A., Rock Glen, Motupipi .. 35 24 Harwood. H., jun., Motupipi . . .. 203 Nil Harwood, J. A. and A. D., Upper Takaka •— 806 Harwood, Mrs. R., Pikikirina, Upper Takaka 708 Nil Heenan, R. E., Takaka .. .. — 61 Hill, Lewis, Takaka .. .. .. 54 33 Hodgkinson, A., Jersey Bank, Takaka .. 168 150 Hope, F., Upper Takaka .. .. ■— 220 Hope, F., Upper Takaka .. 1,009 654 Hume, T. G., Takaka .. .. .. 611 549 Hunter, H. J., Hamama .. .. 99 72 Hunter, W., Kotinga .. .. .. — 26 Hyland, T. A., Takaka .. .. .. 58 144 Hyland, Thomas, Takaka .. .. 125 Nil Kerr, Alick, Tarakohe .. .. . . 6 3 Kerr, Arthur F., Uruwhenua .. .. 192 219 Kerr, I). R., East Takaka .. .. 260 255 Langford, Ernest,Kotinga .. .. 45 41 Langford, P. V., Kotinga .. .. 474 403 Lewis, Henry, Upper Takaka .. .. 150 150 Lewis, Henry, Upper Takaka .. .. 7 10 Lindsay, James F., Uruwhenua .. .. 293 294 Lines, T. H., East Takaka .. .. — 310 MacShane, A. S. and G. W., Waikaraka, 1,002 901 Anatimo Manson, D. L., Motupipi .. .. 948 1,115 Manson, George, Wharawharangi (Takaka 1,306 1,196 Property), Stoke Manson, H. and A., Motupipi .. .. 1,395 1,244 Manson, James, Glencoe, Motupipi .. 1,025 1,040 - Manson, V., East Takaka .. .. 250 213 Matthews, I). P., Takaka .. .. 73 20 May, F. C., Motupipi, Takaka .. .. 2,230 1,435 McCallum, A., Anatoki, Kotinga .. 260 269 Moran, R., Upper Takaka .. .. 440 505 Morrison, C., Anatimo .. .. .. 393 324 Moulder, Arthur J., Kotinga .. .. 190 170 Mytton, H., Cobb Valley, Pokororo .. 761 700 Nalder, H., Motupipi .. .. .. 93 100 Nalder, J. C., Motupipi .. . . 250 304 Nees, E. H., Takaka .. .. .. 400 351 Nesbit, A. 0., Uruwhenua .. .. 316 302 Newlove, Herbert, Takaka .. .. 28 17 Newlove, Leonard, Takaka .. .. 25 20 Organ, C. T., Ligar Bay, Tarakohe, Takaka 500 406 Packard, H. J., Rockdale, Motupipi .. 184 150 Packard, M. H., The Bush, Waitapu, Motu- 54 37 pipi

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No. of Sheep on April 80, April 30. 1927. 1928. Takaka County—continued. Page, John G., Takaka .. .. 354 379 Petterson, L. A., Kotinga .. .. 14 8 Petterson, Mrs. H. M., Mummoc Grove, , 303 306 Hamama Petterson, 0. C., Hamama, Takaka .. 422 400 Pollard, George, Anatoki, Takaka East .. 203 201 Pollard, George, Takaka East .. .. 76 101 Radeliff, E. L., Kotinga .. .. 178 152 Rayner, M. A., (II Property), Hamana .. 191 211 Reeves, Mrs. M., Tarakohe .. .. 1,704 1,137 Reilly, L. E., Takaka .. .. .. 100 Nil Reilly, Mrs. Alice F., Box 9, Takaka .. 65 48 Rentoul, Miss J. N. (II Property), Motnpipi 131 72 Rentoul, Miss J. N., Motupipi .. .. 89 107 Richmond, G. (private bag), Kowhatu, 1,343 1,383 Takaka Riordan Bros., Uruwhenna .. .. 443 459 Riordan, E. W. and G. E., Hildon Downs, 384 402 Uruwhenua, Takaka Robertson, G. 0., Anatimo .. .. 75 98 Rogers, George, Springfield, Upper Takaka 513 528 Rose, P. G., Takaka .. .. .. 96 62 Rosser, Edward, Uruwhenna .. .. 448 540 Rosser, E. A. and S. J., Uruwhenua .. 52 160 Ruffell, H. J., Kotinga .. .. .. 132 121 Russ, S. L., Motupipi .. .. .. 28 17 Sayers, John, Rahiti, Upper Takaka .. 162 169 Scott, James, Uruwhenua .. .. 252 261 Scott, James B., Takaka .. .. 43 Nil Scott, R., Uruwhenua .. .. .. 366 320 Scott, Thomas, Upper Takaka .. .. ] 50 129 Simpson, R., Upper Takaka .. .. 74 79 Sixtus, J. F. W., Canaan (c/o J. Drummond 180 156 (private bag), Motueka) Sixtus, Walter E., Takaka East .. .. 11 7 Smith, Wilfred, Morton Downs, Upper Ta- 443 460 kaka Sowman, N. G., The Pines, Upper Takaka .. 716 668 Sparrow, Eric and A. G. (private bag), 1,401 1,523 Takaka Sparrow, H. and R., Fairleigh Station, 1,320 1,035 Box 38, Takaka Sparrow, Mrs. R. R., Ann Bank, Box 38, 122 100 Takaka Sparrow, R. F., Box 38, Takaka .. 345 305 Sparrow, R. W., Metanui, Upper Takaka .. 421 385 Spencer, L. G., Takaka .. .. 27 3 Spittal, R. A., Takaka East .. .. 918 811 Stent, A. E., Hamama, Takaka .. .. 49 18 Stobie, E. R., Upper Takaka .. .. 504 446 Symes, T. H. D., Takaka .. .. 295 107 Trewavas, Harold, Umukuri .. .. 515 606 Vosper, E. J. L., Upper Takaka .. .. 657 645 Wallis, C. H., Motupipi .. .. ■—■ 673 Wallis, Harry, Motupipi .. .. 31 30 Wilkinson, C. T. H., Kotinga .. .. 600 734 Willcocks, S. L., Upper Takaka .. .. 404 338 Windle, J. E., Takaka .. .. .. 18 10 Winter, D. 0., Motupipi .. .. 69 23 . Winter, George, jun., Motupipi .. .. 82 99 Winter, H., Motupipi .. .. .. 484 601 Winton, A., Upper Takaka .. .. 494 455 50,287 48,619 COLLINGWOOD COUNTY (In Nelson Subdivision). Addison, W. J., Nikau Farm, Mangarakau 824 745 Allan, R. N., Collingwood .. .. 478 461 Allan, William, Bainham .." .. 242 264 Bay, 0., Collingwood .. .. .. Ill 80 Beardmore, A., Collingwood .. .. 279 290 Berry, Arthur, Aorere .. .. .. 152 159 Bishop, H. H., Collingwood .. .. 309 360 Boult, C. N. (c/o R. Pomeroy, Manager), 206 249 Bainham Brown, D., Rockville .. .. .. 154 186 Carter, A. J., Aorere .. .. .. 86 Nil Carter, John W., Aorere .. .. 71 148 Cowin, A., Sandhill Creek, Mangarakau .. 350 485 Davidson, A. R., Motakota (private bag), 42 184 Collingwood Davidson, A. R., Nguroa (private bag), 1,056 952 Collingwood

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Colling wood County—continued. Dodson-Smith, E., Tamatea, Pakawau .. 508 400 Ellis, R. Collingwood .. .. .. 64 Nil Etheredge, Charles, Edgemont Farm, Bain- 238 236 ham Ferguson and Walker, Pleasant Point, West 1,282 1,253 Wanganui, Pakawau Field, F. W., Rockville .. * 6 23 Filleul, C. W., Collingwood .. .. 88 Nil Filleul, R. G.. Taupata, Collingwood .. 534 611 Fletcher, A. H., Cape Farewell, Collingwood 909 885 Flowers, W. S., Bould Lake, Puramahoi .. 691 686 Freeman, W., Triangle Valley, Puponga 460 475 Gill, J., Rockville .. .. .. 120 120 Graham, L. W., Bainham .. .. 69 80 Grant, A. G., Onakaka .. .. .. 118 115 Harvey, George H., Pakawau .. .. 87 86 Harvey, H. V., Pakawau .. .. 67 . 55 Harvey, S. W., Collingwood .. .. 179 152 Hickmott, J. C., Aorere .. .. 96 100 King, S. W., Aorere .. .. .. 193 185 Lammas, C. F., Bainham .. .. 89 64 Lash, W. D., Rockville .. .. 228 212 Lunn, James, Pine Farm, Pakawau .. 162 179 MeKenzie, M., Patarau River, Collingwood 170 153 Moore, E. B. and P., and Travers, Kaitioka ; 2,962 2,957 (Pakawau Property), (c/o Dalgety and Co.), Nelson Nalder, A. C., Bainham.. .. .. 25 Nil Nicholls, G. W., Mangarakau .. .. 556 507 Parry, Henry, Bainham, Collingwood .. 59 55 Prouse Bros., Paturua, Mangarakau .. 1,513 1,944 Rhodes and Son, Patarau River, Collingwood 435 425 Rhodes, E. L., Patarau River, Collingwood.. 336 320 Richards, G., Mangarakau .. .. 374 274 Richards, J. and E., Mangarakau .. 149 100 Riley, L. V., Puponga .. .. .. 1,026 920 Riley, R. P., Rockville .. .. .. 48 103 Scadden, A. H., Onakaka .. .. 60 Nil Scott, W. A., Aorere .. .. .. 59 65 Scrimgeour, A. R., Nikau, Collingwood .. 355 324 Serimgeour, G. W. R., Ongaio Island, Col- 35 34 lingwood Scrimgeour, W. D. (Estate of), Riverslea, 50 35 Ferntown, Collingwood Shaw, W. J., Heads, Pakawau .. .. 542 449 Shaw, W. J., Sandhills, Pakawau .. 403 437 Skilton, E. A., Rockville .. .. 332 352 Skilton, F., Aorere .. .. .. 4 Nil Skilton, Herbert, Rockville .. .. 120 121 Skilton, N., Pakawau .. .. .. 242 304 Skilton, Neal, Tukurua, Onakaka .. 457 510 Solly, Walter, Collingwood .. .. 15 30 Strange, J. C. (Estate of), Parapara, Colling 201 225 wood Strange, John (Estate of), West Wanganui, 1,122 1,100 Collingwood Stuart, C. G., Rockville.. .. .. 10 4 Tibbie, G. S., Silverstream, Bainham .. 157 121 . Tyree, E. A., Rockville .. .. 386 453 Walker, James, Puponga .. .. 533 449 Hughes, Mrs. M. M., Bainham .. .. 57 70 Watson, Edith, Pakawau, via Collingwood 54 Nil - White, Mrs. E. J., Silverstream, Bainham 48 48 Win, W. C., Mangarakau .. .. 704 810 24,169 24,179 BULLER COUNTY (In Nelson Subdivision). Allan, Richard, Charleston .. .. — 233 Arnold, F. P., Lyell .. .. .. Ill 135 Baker, A., Te Namu (via Westport) .. 91 61 Baker, Bert (private bag), Westport .. 24 50 Beck, R., Westport .. .. .. 357 260 Burley Bros., Berlins .. .. .. 6 26 Carey, T., Birchfield .. .. .. 13 13 Curtin and Watson, Karamea .. .. 81 55 Dean, F. B., Karamea .. .. .. 23 30 De Filippi, Stefano, Three-channel Flat, Lyell 39 87 Dellavadova, M., Three-channel Flat, Lyell 74 52 Dixon, J. M., Westport .. .. 154 200 Duncan, J. E., Karamea .. .. 50 75 Farrow Bros., Karamea .. .. 119 Nil Fischer, Carl Louis, Tiromoana .. .. 61 86

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Buller County—continued. Fox, W. H., Cape Foulwind .. .. 16 16 Fox, W. H., Cape Foulwind, Westport .. 16 Nil Harris, John, Karamea .. .. 208 176 Herring, A. P., Gape Foulwind .. .. •—• 71 Hunter, A., Tiromoana .. .. .. — 470 Jenkins, E. C. M., Little Wanganui, via 20 20 Westport Jennings, A. H., Kongahu .. .. 26 33 Jennings, G., Kongahu, Westport .. 41 53 Jones Bros., Kongahu .. .. .. 126 133 Kerr, David, Granity .. .. .. 25' 24 Lamplough, J., Granity .. .. — 111 Lines, Job, and Sons (private bag), Westport 70 Nil Llewellyn, Daniel, Waimarie, via Westport 343 272 Lowe, Fred., Oparara, Karamea .. .. 94 112 Mathias, H. V., Punakaika, Greymouth .. 40 100 McCarthy, John, Farmer, Tiromoana .. — 65 McLeod, D., Karamea.. .. .. 634 195 Mosley, L. IB., Corby vale .. .. 6 5 Mussen, F., Maori Point, Karamea .. 8 13 O'Callaghan, Edward, Cape Foulwind .. — 61 Pain Bros., Westport .. .. .. 10 103 Price Bros., Tiromoana .. .. 359 520 Pupich Bros., Lyell .. .. .. 48 38 Ratcliffe, W., Miko .. .. .. 15 21 Rhind, George, Oparara .. .. 29 49 Simkin, C. H., Karamea .. .. — 22 Simkin, J. G., Karamea .. .. 48 82 Simkin, William, Karamea .. .. — 122 Simpson, J., Karamea .. .. .. 182 245 Simpson, Mrs. M. M., Little Wanganui .. 30 25 Simpson, William R., Karamea .. .. 57 63 Skilton, O. C., Corbyvale .. .. 21 31 Smith, C. E. (private bag), Westport .. 25 19 Stewart, W., Karamea .. .. .. — 136 Stokes, Oliver, Miko, Westport .. .. 45 21 Tate Bros., Seddonville .. .. 203 267 Walker, J. and G., Rocklands, Inangahua 3 10 Junction Wall, P. J., Farmer, Cape Foulwind .. —• , 70 Ward, James, Denniston .. .. 71 161 Williams, B., Cape Foulwind, Westport .. 120 104 4,142 5,402 MURCHISON COUNTY (In Nelson Subdivision). Allen, Percy, Tutaki .. .. .. ■— 6 Bachelor, A. N. (private bag), Nelson .. 350 120 Badeock, J., Katanga .. .. 84 104 Baigent, J. T., Howard, Glenhope .. 437 325 Baigent, Lyell, Owen .. .. .. 2,579 2,428 Bailey, J. S., Braeburn, Tutaki .. .. 382 367 Ball, Thomas, Maruia .. .. .. 141 Nil Bartlett, W. H., Maruia .. .. 285 Nil Beuke, H. C., Matiri, Neudorf .. .. 290 320 Blackadder, T. D., Springs Jun., Reefton .. 426 551 Boland, C. C., Mangles Valley, Murchison .. 292 292 Borlace, J. L., Spring Grove .. .. 355 238 Borlace, J., Tophouse, Nelson .. .. — 148 Bosca, Stephano Delia, Matakitaki .. 56 60 Bredbury, Thomas, Ariki .. .. 171 Nil Burnett, F. M., Paenga .. .. 12 8 Burt, W. E., Glenhope .. .. .. 1,591 1,535 Cassidy, John, Maruia, via Reefton .. 235 236 Challis, A. L., Tutaki .. .. .. 298 329 .Clarke, C. W., Warwick Junction .. 64 200 Cole, M., Murchison .. .. .. 235 407 Coleman, B. D., Howard .. .. 553 317 Collins, T., Brackwater, Murchison .. 321 700 Creighton, F. (Estate of), Warwick June- 527 487 tion Cummings, P. A., Tophouse .. .. 2,579 2,273 Davies, R. G., Owen Junction .. .. 296 316 Dixon, J., Tutaki .. .. .. 610 575 Dolamore, Henry, Paenga .. .. 43 40 Downie, Charles, Murchison .. .. 316 237 Drummond, J. D., Owen Junction . . 92 110 Ellison, H. E., Tutaki, Murchison .. 326 255 Esler, Samuel, Tutaki, Murchison .. 2,131 1,082 Farrell, Owen, Owen Junction .. .. 309 334 Fawcett, A. T., Longford, Murchison .. 663 Nil Fiven, J. J., The Lake, Glenhope .. 135 148 Fleming, Mrs. A., Howard .. .. — 115 Ford, C. E., Mangles Valley, Murchison .. ■— 102

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Mttkohison" County—continued. Ford, J. M., Maruia, Murchison .. .. — 59 Geater, C. F., Owen Junction .. .. 236 204 Gibb, R. Maruia .. .. .. 200 400 Gibba, Alfred, Blackwater, Murchison .. — 190 Gibbs, B. A., Longford, Murchison .. 194 Nil Gibbs, N. W., Warwick Junction .. 155 42 Gilroy, James, Owen Junction .. .. 248 211 Greigg, F. W., Warwick Junction .. 390 470 Griffith, C., Howard Junction, Murchison .. 500 408 Hayes, F. S., Lower Maruia, Murchison 16 39 Hill, L. E., Tutaki .. .. .. 262 180 Hill, Lewis, Katanga, Murchison.. .. 85 23 Hodgkinson, J. W., Murchison .. .. 585 308 Holman, W., Ariki .. .. .. 12 32 Hunter, J., Maruia .. .. .. 17 26 Hunter, Mrs. M., Fern Flat, Central Buller 38 166 Hutchings, J. L., Ariki, Murchison .. 38 31 Hutchins, W. A., Ariki .. .. .. 160 184 Hyde, A., Katanga, Murchison .. .. 332 162 I Irvine, T. G., Owen Junction .. .. 182 128 James. Edward, Paenga .. .. 40 26 Joyce, Thomas, Glenhope .. .. 565 650 Keen, Robert, Gowan .. .. .. ■—• 87 Kerr, E. G., Murchison .. .. 31 Nil Lammas Bros., Katanga .. .. 28 50 Lester, Frederick George, Matakitaki .. 114 Nil Lester, Mrs. C. A., Maruia, Murchison . . 161 159 Lester, Thomas, Braeburn, Warwick Junction 70 92 Lester, W. J. and F., Maruia .. .. 443 294 Lodge, R. H., Tutaki .. .. .. 551 541 Lublow, R. W. (c/o Mr. P. O'Connor), Tutaki, 51 264 Murchison Lynch, C., Murchison .. .. .. 71 26 Lyon, George L>., Tutaki .. .. 461 483 Marris, R. J., Tutaki, Murchison .. 233 195 McAuliffe, Jas. F., Longford, Murchison .. 82 62 McAuliffe, T. F., Tutaki, Murchison .. 193 143 McCaa, George, Tutaki, Murchison .. 396 360 McCusker, C. A., The Lake, Glenhope .. 387 473 McKnight, J. W. D. and J. Watt, Maruia .. 107 Nil McNee, George D., Upper Matakitaki .. 41 Nil McWha, F. R., Paenga .. .. .. 72 Nil McWha, Robert J., Murchison .. .. 134 120 Mead, M. N., Howard Junction, Glenhope.. 370 400 Miller, H. C., Katanga .. .. .. 47 81 Milligan, J., Longford, Murchison .. — 146 Moon, Charles, Tutaki, Murchison .. 150 122 Morel Bros., Murchison.. .. .. 102 102 Morel, C. G., Murchison ... .. 288 306 Morel, T. O., Tutaki .. ..' .. 708 533 Morris, Graham, Warwick Junction .. 110 96 Neame, Mrs. Maude A., Longford .. ' 201 171 Newman, F. L., Owen River .. .. 175 179 Newman, F., Owen Junction (private bag), 658 710 Nelson Nilson, K. F., Maruia, Murchison .. — 153 Norris, P. R., Maruia .. .. .. — '52 Norris, W., sen., Maruia .. .. 124 103 O'Brien, C. G. S., Murchison .. .. 669 590 O'Brien, Thomas, Ariki.. .. .. 27 41 O'Connor, P., Tutaki, Murchison.. .. 626 507 O'Connor, P., Tutaki, Murchison.. .. — 456 O'Connor, R., Tutaki, Murchison .. 775 458 O'Rorke, R. E. F., Ariki, Murchison .. —■ 42 O'Rourke, Dominick, Murchison.. .. 312 134 Oxnam, David W., Longford .. .. 3,208 3,674 Oxnam, H. J., Longford .. .. 787 280 Peacock, N. J. H., Ariki .. .. 124 72 Poole, W. H., Gowan .. .. .. 193 482 Poulter, William George, Maruia.. .. 137 83 Prebble, W. H., Murchison .. .. 509 457 Rait, Mrs. Mary, Owen Junction, Murchison 205 201 Rait, John, Owen Junction, Murchison .. 344 393 Reid, John, Matakitaki .. .. 43 Nil Reid, M. A., Matakitaki .. .. ■— 52 Ricketts, W., Maida Vale and Howard, — 103 Murchison Robb, Frank, Maungarata .. .. — 199 Roberts, F., Paenga .. .. .. 45 41 Rose, D., Warwick Junction .. .. 196 202 Rouse, K. G., Longford.. .. .. 479 403 Russ, E. D. A., Glenhope .. .. 373 324 Sagar, F., Longford, Murchison .. .. — 49 Sagar, H., Longford .. .. .. 166 181 Sagar, John, Longford, Murchison .. 154 125

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No. of Sheep oa April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. MtTBCiiisoN County—continued. Scoltock and Coltman, Trafalgar Street, 296 330 Nelson Skillen, D., Gowan Valley .. .. 152 62 Springer, E., Howard Junction, Glenhope.. 324 14 Stewart, H. J., Tutaki, Murchison .. 720 610 Sutherland, H. I' ., Murchison .. .. 133 160 Swanson, James, Tutaki .. .. 254 234 Symonds, B. L., Ariki .. .. .. 52 Nil Thomson, D. W. (private bag), Warwick 324 149 Junction * Thomson, G. (private bag), Murchison .. 200 194 Thomson, J. (private bag), Murchison .. 960 615 Thurlow, R., Longford .. .. .. 508 497 Todd, L. W., Tutaki, Murchison .. .. 386 326 Tuck, Walter A., Howard, Glenhope .. — 69 Warne, C. P., Murchison .. .. 130 85 Warne, L. B., Katanga.. .. .. 362 166 Warne, L. T., Longford.. .. .. 32 40 Warne, William C., Murchison .. ,. 116 61 Waters, L. D., Tutaki, Murchison .. 361 359 Watson, F. P., Tutaki, Murchison .. 216 101 Westbrook, J., Ariki .. .. .. 60 62 Whale, George, Sunnyburn, Murchison .. 86 79 White, J. H., Newton Flat .. .. — 90 Whitford, D., Owen Junction .. .. 240 189 Willett, W. M., Gowan Valley .. .. 313 374 Williscroft, F. W., Springs Junction .. 509 637 Wills, Boy B., Murchison .. .. 3 Nil Wilson Bros., Matakitaki Boad, Murchison 54 Nil Win, D., Owen Junction .. .. 585 650 Win, D. G., Katanga, Murchison.. .. 66 Nil Win, L. B., Owen Junction .. .. 32 24 Win, Mrs. Bose, Kawateri .. .. 313 Nil Win, 0. G., Murchison .. .. .. 115 70 Win, Bonald, Owen Junction .. .. 733 499 46,011 41,502 INANGAHUA COUNTY (In Westland Subdivision). Archer, F. A. C., Capleston .. .. 288 112 Bailey, G. P., Maruia .. .. .. 236 213 Bell, A. W., Inangahua Junction .. 41 Nil Bell, James, Beefton .. .. .. 394 249 Blackadder, W., Maruia, via Beefton .. 970 619 Brazil, J., Cronadun .. .. .. — 172 Clayton, W., Ahaura .. .. .. 459 667 Craig, B., Botokohu .. .. .. — 51 Craig, Bobert, Crushington .. .. — 41 Dick, J., and Son, Beefton .. .. 292 140 Emery, C. I., Botokohu .. .. — 31 Ferguson, W., Crushington, Beefton .. — 46 Gilmer, G. J., Waitahu, Beefton .. ■— 348 Gilmer, Mrs. Isabella (Estate of), Waitahu, 83 Nil Beefton Hannah, Allan, Maimai, Mawheraiti .. 44 41 Harvey, W. C., Inangahua Junction .. — 24 Jacobs, T. and C., Ikamatua .. .. 382 410 Leggoe, Arthur, Hukarere .. .. 60 46 McCormack, Mrs. J. M. E., Cronadun .. 69 63 McElwee, J., Maimai, Beefton .. .. 154 36 . Mclndoe, G. B., Ikamatua .. .. 12 Nil Mclnroe, A. J., Ikamatua .. .. 47 55 McMahon, Timothy, Cronadun .. .. 82 68 McVicar, D. A., Blackball .. .. 236 76 McVicar, Neil, Mawheraiti, Grey Valley .. 107 81 McVicar Bros., Ikamatua .. .. — 608 Mirfin Bros., Ikamatua .. .. 1,136 865 Mitchell, Edward, Hukerere .. .. —- 41 Moore, D., Walsh Street, Beefton .. — 90 I Murray, Michael (Executors of), (private 155 Nil I bag), Hinau I Norris, P. P., Maruia, Murchison.. .. 92 Nil I O'Donnell, Timothy, Cronadun .. .. 250 142 1 O'Grady, W., Beefton .. .. .. 67 82 1 O'Malley, M. S., Cronadun .. . . 238 241 I O'Malley, William, Ikamatua, Inangahua .. 2,002 2,107 I O'Began, J. J., Inangahua Junction .. 91 35 I O'Regan, John, Cronadun .. .. 40 26 J Prendergast, P., Ikamatua, Westland .. 513 408 3 Boberts, T. and B., Beefton .. .. 160 79 J Bogers, Bernard, Cronadun .. .. 5 7 1 Schwass, E., Botokohu .. .. — 9 3

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Inakoahua County—continued. Silcock Bros., Cronadun .. .. 100 187 Waimaunga State Farm, Grey Valley, Ma- 17 Nil wheraiti Watson, T. R., Crushington .. .. 275 255 Williams, J., Waitahu, Reefton .. .. 97 50 Wright, Stephen, Capleston .. .. 161 154 9,355 8,975 GREY COUNTY (In Westland Subdivision). Allen, R. J. and W. A., Nelson Creek .. 177 150 Armstrong, Geo., Cobden, Greymouth .. 67 31 Armstrong, D., Ngahere .. .. 131 82 Bassett, L. W., Hohonu .. .. 317 295 Baty Bros., Coal Creek Flat, Greymouth .. 5 4 Baybutt, Daniel, Ngahere .. .. 10 30 Becker, E. H., Te Kinga .. .. 140 170 Begg, William Thomas, Totara Flat .. 250 271 Blaekmore, John, Nelson Creek .. .. 51 87 Brown, J., Ahaura, Grey Valley .. .. 1,004 1,058 Bruce, Wm. Ahaura .. .. .. 558 567 Bruhn, A., Rutherglen .. .. .. 77 88 Burrows, John, Ahaura .. .. .. 285 209 Butler, Osmond, Kahikatea .. .. 241 217 Buttola, Mrs. Poerua .. .. .. 727 700 Caldwell and Wilson, Cameron's .. .. 241 286 Carter, H., Kaimata, Grey Valley .. 61 62 Clayton, W., Ahaura .. .. .. 558 377 Coates, W. J. (Executors of), Greymouth .. 1,012 1,050 Coburn, W. R., Marsden, Greymouth .. 30 Nil Cotter, E. T., Runanga .. .. 381 309 Cowan, A., Cobden .. .. .. 561 564 Craig, Misses M. J. and B., Matai, Grey 13 15 Valley Curtin, John, Totara Flat .. .. 30 15 Dalzell, A., Nelson Creek, Westland .. 27 48 Deere, T., Marsden Road, Greymouth .. 26 51 Denneley Bros., Barry town .. .. — 133 Donaldson, Joseph, Ngahere .. .. 75 90 Donovan, F., Ngahere .. .. .. 196 240 Doolan, J. P., Totara Flat .. .. 198 271 Drayton and Sons, Ahaura .. ., 1,223 1,118 Drennan, D., Ngahere .. .. .. 161 115 Feary, Alfred (Executors of), Ahaura .. 353 Nil Feary, Mrs. Annie, Ahaura, Grey Valley .. — 306 Fisher, W., Nelson Creek .. .. 302 783 Fitzgerald, P. J., Waipura, Kamatua .. 312 394 Foley, E., Kumara .. .. .. 127 123 Gilmer, H., Totara Flat .. .. 479 456 Graham Bros., Farmers, Rotomaru .. 75 86 Greymouth Racing Club, Greymouth .. 105 145 Hall, Fred, Inchbonnie .. .. .. 348 458 Halpin, J., Totara Flat... .. .. 42 Nil Hamer, Price, Totara Flat, Grey Valley .. 565 726 Hayes, George H., Ahaura .. .. 29 25 Heaphy and Costello, Mesdames, Kopara .. 912 883 Hill, Robt., Omoto, Greymouth .. .. 137 102 Hill, W. H., Maher's Creek .. .. — 9 Hodgkinson, Hugh E., Rotomanu .. 106 96 Hurley, Matthew, Nelson Creek, Grey Valley — 56 Jacobs, George, Rotomanu .. .. 159 157 Johnston, F., Atarau, Ahaura .. .. 47 64 Keating, M., Brunnerton .. .. 31 21 Kennedy, Hugh, Ahaura .. .. 127 153 Kennedy, Patrick, Totara Flat .. .. 490 688 Kidd, D., Moonlight, via Blackball .. 204 245 Lees, Thomas, Ahaura .. .. .. 408 381 Liddell, William, Ahaura .. .. 70 64 Lindstrom, F., Ahaura .. .. .. 233 218 Mackley, R., Kahikatea P.O., via Greymouth — 103 Mackley, S. M., Noble's.. .. .. 1,058 1,233 Mallinson Bros., Kopara, Ahaura .. 996 873 Mallinson, Wm., Aratika .. .. 256 224 Marshall, A. M., Ahaura .. .. 116 192 Martin, L. F., Kotiiku, Otira, Line .. 120 165 McCutcheon and Sears, Mehhonnie .. 130 129 McDonnell Bros., Totara Flat .. .. 374 282 McGrath, M., Poerua .. .. .. 77 81 McLaughlan, William, Ngahere .. .. 269 214 McVicar, W., Totara Flat .. .. — 170 Meara, J. J., Totara Flat .. .. — i 202 Meara, Michael (Exeoutors of), Totara Flat 414 I Nil Methven, M. A., Totara Flat .. .. — J 41 Meyer, J., Jackson's .. .. .. 256 257

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No. of Sheep oil April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Grey County—continued. Mitchell, E., Hukarere .. .. .. 31 Nil Molloy Bros., Kotuku .. .. .. 85 142 Morgan Bros, (c/o W. P. Morgan, District — 1,14-0 Land Registrar), Dunedin Morley, P., Paroa, Westland .. .. 51 13 Murphy, Mrs. M. 6., Kumara .. .. 163 274 Newcombe Bros., Reefton .. .. 476 507 Nicholas, M., Hohonu .. .. .. 307 390 O'Brien, J. J., Ngahere .. .. .. 80 Nil Palmer, A. J., Rotomanu .. .. 202 32 Palmer, V. C., Springs Junction, Reefton .. 388 390 Pannell, Charles, Pannell's Boot-shop, — 374 Manchester Street, Christchurch Peat, Noel, Moana, Ohira Line .. .. 5 80 Pye, A. E., Cameron's, Greymouth .. 80 Nil Reinheimer, Mrs. E., Ikamatua .. .. 100 111 Robertson, J. S., North Beach, Greymouth —■ 179 Rodgers, J. W., Police-station, Brunnerton, 10 54 Runanga Town Board .. .. .. — 26 Ryall, John, Barrytown .. .. 185 311 Ryan, E., Ngahere .. .. .. 26 46 Ryan, Jas., Rotomanu .. .. .. 21 131 Ryan, Michael, Rotomanu .. .. 203 183 Sadler, W. A., Nelson Creek, Grey Valley .. 100 118 Scales, Orr, and Co., Hopara .. .. 368 Nil Shanahan, Denis, Greymouth .. .. 160 100 Smith, P. H. B., Ahaura .. .. 303 319 Steel, A. and W. M., Marsden, Greymouth 100 108 Steer, Jesse, Greymouth .. .. 47 337 Stewart, Robt. M., Box 109, Greymouth .. 51 168 Stratford, Edward, Ivaimata .. .. — 163 Symes, J., Ngahere .. .. .. 31 38 Te Kinga Land and Timber Company 1,167 907 (c/o A. Robinson, Manager), Te Kinga Topliss, H. J., Inchbonnie .. .. 110 93 Tindale, Benjamin, Marsden .. .. 189 96 Vallance, W., Farmer, Rotomanu .. 63 51 Ward, James, Ahaura .. .. .. 335 305 White, James E., Ahaura .. .. 29 3 Whitmore, E. N., Rotomanu .. .. 300 250 24,326 26,947 WESTLAND COUNTY (In Westland Subdivision). Adamson, Henry N., Matainui .. .. 239 269 Adamson, J., Harihari .. .. .. 692 870 Adamson, Robert, Yaldhurst Road, Ric- 166 Nil carton Adamson, William Robert, Matainui .. 533 672 Allen, J. M. Ross .. .. .. 54 Nil Anderson, J., Ross Elat, Waiota .. .. 192 222 Anderson, William A., Waitaha, South 526 500 Westland Andrews, F., Hokitika .. .. .. 294 316 Atkinson, Clarence, Matainui P.O., Ross Line 111 141 Baird, Mrs. Jane, Lower Kokatahi .. 58 51 Berry, William, Herepo.. .. .. 949 1,413 Bonar, V. W. M., Hokitika .. .. 323 251 Boyle, Michael, Box 3, Ross .. .. 91 81 Bradley, John, Arahura Valley .. .. — 201 Busch, H. H., Bruce Bay .. .. 412 467 Butler, Erank, Matainui .. .. — 319 Butler, John, and Co., Matainui .. .. 532 313 Butler, Thomas, Matainui .. .. — 578 Carroll, Michael, Weheka .. .. 470 374 Chinn, Mrs. E. J., Waitaha .. .. 222 197 Chinn, W. H„ Tetaho .. .. .. 440 380 Cloher, John, Matainui .. .. .. 102 75 Collett, John, Matainui.. .. .. 136 92 Condon, John, Mahitahi .. . • 793 754 Condon, Thomas, Tatare .. . • 61 61 Cron, John Haast, Okuru .. .. 44 75 Cron, T. Edward (Haast Property), Kokatahi 61 26 Cron, T. Edward, Kokatahi .. .. 26 49 Cropp, R., Koiterangi .. .. .. 42 39 Cropper, J., Waitaha .. .. .. 283 254 Cumming, Miss A., Kanieri .. .. 163 214 Cunningham, A. S., Jackson's .. .. 465 450 Dcakin, W., Waitaha .. .. .. 57 3 Dennehy, Bros., Matainui, South Westland — 113 Diedrichs, D., Hokitika .. .. 154 Nil Diedrichs, John (Estate of), Haribari .. 284 Nil

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Westland County—continued. Deidrichs, M., Harihari .. .. — 234 Diedrichs, W. P., Kokatahi .. .. 720 807 Donovan, Charles, Tatare, South Westland — 233 Donovan, James, Okarito, South Westland •— 186 Ecclesfield, Thomas A., Lower Kokatahi .. 546 488 Eggling Bros., Okura .. .. .. 210 247 Elcock, T., Donohues, Ross .. .. 39 24 Ellis, William, Waitaha, South Westland .. 41 68 Evans and Davidson, Waitaha .. .. 96 Nil Ferguson, G. H., Ferguson's .. .. 233 314 Ferguson, Robert J., Harihari .. .. 566 520 Finch, James, Arahura .. .. .. 31 35 Fitzgerald Bros., Wainihinihi .. . . 240 187 Ford, Thomas, Herepo South, Westland .. — 45 Foster, Robert, Weheka, South Westland 204 379 Friend, J. S., Matainui .. .. .. 92 137 Friend, Norman, Okarito .. .. 395 580 Gardener, H., Ross .. .. .. 213 223 Gibb Bros., Waiho Gorge .. .. 1,669 1,536 Graham Bros., Waiho Gorge .. .. 248 211 Graham, Mrs. J., Kokatahi .. .. 51 51 Graham, Mrs. W.. Kokatahi .. .. i 51 51 Griffin, Ambrose, Wainihinihi .. . . ! 400 434 Gunn, William, Wataroa .. .. 191 225 Guthberlet., W. J., Chesterfield .. .. 115 84 Haddock, P. J., Herepo .. .. 141 106 Hansbury, J. P., Ross .. .. .. 53 83 Harcourt, R. A., Koiterangi .. .. 504 594 Harris Bros., Okuru .. .. .. 95 287 Harris, Mrs. M., Hahuku, Okuru.. .. 140 Nil Harris, Thomas, Humphrey's .. .. ! 142 96 Hart, J. A., Koiterangi .. .. 209 169 Havill, P., Kanieri Forks .. .. 25 25 Havill, Miss Ruby, Kaneiri .. .. 12 Nil Havill, S., Koiterangi .. .. .. 41 268 Hende, Carl, Harihari .. .. .. 178 140 Hende, H. H., Hende's Ferry.... .. 504 266 Heveldt, Frank, The Forks, South Westland •— 53 Heveldt, H. (Estate of), Matainui, South 254 224 Westland Heveldt, J. J., Ross .. .. .. — 67 Houliston, R., Lower Kokatahi .. .. 78 114 Houston, William, Hokitika .. .. — 12 Hutchinson, D. J., Kanieri .. .. 46 3 Jackson, H., Aicken's .. .. .. —• 68 Jackson, Thomas, Jackson's .. .. 664 640 Jamieson, W. A., Koiterangi .. .. 124 194 Jefferies, W. and Co., Hokitika .. .. — 200 Jopson, T. H., Ferguson's, South Westland 61 Nil Karnbacb, Henry, Kokatahi .. .. 321 319 Keenan, M., Woodstock, Hokitika .. — 153 Linklater, George, Waitaha Street, South 183 163 Westland Manera, John, Ross .. .. .. 192 138 Manera, Joseph, Ferguson's .. .. 146 233 Manzoni, Joseph, Goldsborough .. .. 95 84 1 MeBride, A., Matainui .. .. .. 712 564 McBride, James, Matainui .. .. 354 396 MeBride,* Thomas, Matainui .. .. — 122 McGowan, Hugh, Waitaha .. .. 35 38 McGregor, John, Waitaha .. .. 451 381 Mcintosh, G. 0., Ruatapu .. .. 133 134 Mcintosh, J. J., Hokitika .. .. 382 324 McLean, J., Harihari .. .. .. 217 501 Meharry, A., jun., Upper Kokatahi .. 144 203 Meharry, A. W., Kokatahi .. .. 239 195 Meharry, H. P., Matainui .. .. 155 ; 214 Meharry, J. G., Lower Kokatahi .. .. 252 j 328 Michel, H. L., Koiterangi .. .. 76 72 Miley, P. J., Matainui .. .. .. 386 319 Mills, Mrs. E., Kanieri .. .. .. j — ' 9 Millson, Mrs. Pho3be H., Kumara .. 1 172 219 Minehan, Jas., Harihari .. .. .. 358 404 Mitchell, John, Ross .. .. .. — 52 Monk, Harry, Koiterangi .. . . 158 182 Monk, John, Kokatahi .. .. .. 50 43 Morel, L. H., Lower Kokatahi .. .. 38 Nil Morgan, William, Greenstone .. .. 928 Nil Moynihan, Mrs. T., Lower Kokatahi .. 202 132 Mulveney, J. J., Mahitahi .. .. 107 ! 122 Murphy, James, Butcher, Kumara .. 60 65 Murphy, Joseph Patrick, Dillmanstown .. 70 60 Neame, Prank, Kumara .. .. 200 I 300 Nightingale, C. J. (Estate of), Hokitika .. 31 Nil

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No. of Sheep on April 30,1 April 30, 1927. 1928. Westland Cousty—continued. Nolan Bros., Oknru .. .. .. 573 442 Nolan, Tom, Matainui .. .. ■■ 155 376 O'Connor, J. J., Matainui, South Westland 672 667 Olderog, W., Arahura .. .. .. 27 98 O'Neil, T., Kokatahi .. .. . . 124 125 O'Neill Bros., Dry Creek, Tetaho .. 822 1,018 O'Neill, Thomas, Lower Kokatahi .. I 96 Nil O'Rielly, W., Upper Kokatahi .. .. 83 92 Owens, W. T. H., Kanieri .. .. | 65 112 Passmore, Mrs. C., Kumara .. .. 553 533 Perry and Co., Hokitika .. .. — 81 Poerua Run Co., Hokitika .. . - 143 Nil Preston, R., Koiterangi .. .. 252 248 Punch, Garret, Blue Spur .. .. •— 102 Purcell, M. .1., Matainui .. . . 321 324 Purcell, P. J., Matainui.. .. .. 262 285 Reubon, P. H., Hokitika .. .. ; — 37 Reynolds, H. J., Waitaha .. .. 49 44 Ritchie, John, Kumara .. . . 33 30 Robinson Bros., Harihari, South Westland •— 141 Robinson, Mrs. Scott (Estate of), Harihari, 190 Nil South Westland ! Scease, Harry, Karangarua .. | 60 76 Scott, Andrew, Karangarua .. .. 423 422 Scott, Walter, Karangarua .. .. j 312 377 Searle, William (rural delivery), Harihari .. j 517 491 Sheriff, Mrs. M. F., Blue Spur, Westland . . 17 Nil Sims, John, Ross .. .. • . 141 64 Smith, William, Matainui .. . . 869 851 Staines, Thomas, Hokitika .. .. 300 Nil Stankoy, J., Kanieri, Westland .. . . 46 Nil Steele, Kdward, Goldsborough .. . . 71 86 Steele, George, Koiterangi .. .. —• 351 Stewart and Chapman, Ross .. .. 746 Nil Stewart, Dillmanstown .. .. 72 92 Stewart, Samuel, Goldsborough .. .. 218 250 Stewart, W. H. G., Kumara .. 185 184 Stopforth, T. O., Hokitika .. . . 66 234 Sullivan Bros., Weheka .. .. 800 806 Sullivan, Patrick, Stafford .. .. 85 9 Tavenor, P., Bushsun, Otira .. .. -—■ 640 Thomson, Mrs. Jennie, Karangarua .. 219 223 Thomson, James, Ross .. .. . . 201 214 Thomson, W., Ross .. .. .. 30 83 Treacy, Miss E. M. J. B. C., Kumara .. 504 350 Trembath, John, Waitaha .. . . 81 125 Wall, William, Herepo, South Westland .. 36 51 Wallace Bros., Kokatahi .. ... 228 208 Wallace, W. J., Luke Station, Ross .. — 757 Walsh, James, Weheka .. .. 69 81 Williams, Fred G., and Sons, Weheka .. 1,810 1,777 Wilson, E. R., Hunt's Beach, Karangarua 80 102 Woodham, Fred, Evans Creek .. .. 83 84 Wright, W., Pukekura .. .. . . 333 305 Yde, S. E., Otira .. .. 582 613 39,048 41,858 SOUNDS COUNTY (In Marlborough Subdivision). Anderson, J. G., Mahau .. .. 326 321 Annear, J. H., Resolution Bay .. .. 344 307 Archer, F. P., Tuna Bay, Elaine Bay .. 882 j 950 Armstrong, Charles, Fairy Bay, Pelorus Sound — 102 Ashton, Thomas, Kenepuru Head .. 995 Nil Asliton, H. W., Kenepuru Head .. .. 316 411 Ashton, W. T,, Kenepuru Head .. .. — 1,000 Baldick, Alfred, Redheugh, P.O., Sounds .. 698 918 Baldick, D. and H., Maraitai (private bag), 330 330 Picton Baldick, William H., Blumine Island, Picton 538 600 Ballantyne, R. M., Port Underwood .. 317 309 Baxter, F. A., Te Weka, Pelorus Sound .. 449 160 Beauchamp, Mrs. H., Anakiwa, Picton .. 607 608 Beech, F. J., Kenepuru Head .. .. 2,183 2,000 Beech, G., The Mount, Picton .. .. 2,108 | 2,408 Bell, James (c/o W. Wastney, Manager), The 1,975 ! 1,460 Rocks, Picton Bell, Miss Pearl, 'i Whatanihi," Havelock .. 590 i 400 Black, J. H. (Estate of), Tira Ora .. 298 262 Borck, C. H. and D. L., Nydia Bay .. 410 320 Bowron, C. E., St. Omer .. .. 32 37 Brown, Mrs. M. J., Elaine Bay .. .. 1,000 800 Carkeek, Martin, Kilmarnock, Te Awaite .. 414 Nil Chaytor, Mies B. E., Picton .. .. 152 91

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Sounds County—continued. Climo, James P., Manaroa .. .. 386 376 Crump, Rev. J., Ocean Bay, Port Underwood 570 507 Daken, Frank, Hakahaka, Port Underwood 245 260 Daken, Frank, Hakahaka, Port Underwood 1,600 1,455 Daken, Mrs. E. (private bag), Whangataura 329 I 396 Daken, Mrs. Maggie, Whangataura .. 509 ! 637 Daken, Mrs. Maggie (private bag), Whanga- 505 561 taura Daken, R., Mint Bay, Picton .. .. 280 i 320 Davey, W. J., St. Omar, Kenepuru Sound — 41 Dawkins, R. G., Hikoekoea, Picton .. 2,302 2,298 Derbyshire, A. H. (private bag), Picton .. 773 560 Elliott, R. D. (private bag), Havelock .. 567 629 Fell, R. M. D., Nikau Bay (private bag), 1,110 1,179 Havelock Fissenden, F., Cannibal Cove, Picton .. 959 953 Foote, A. R., P.O., Havelock .. .. 160 Nil Foote, D. W., Homewood .. .. 1,633 1,702 Foote, E. A., Te Rawa .. .. .-. 2,029 2,095 Foster, W. S., Picton .. .. .. 614 507 GodsifE, C. H. N., St. Omer .. .. 383 371 Godsiff, D. H., Waitaria, Portage .. 923 711 GodsifE, F. C. W„ St. Omer, Sounds .. 84 152 Godsiff, G. N. P., Broken Hill, St. Omer .. 313 292 Godsiff, G. N. P., Manaroa .. .. 799 948 Greensill, B. T. R., Bryandale (private bag), 1,516 1,469 Picton Greensill, E. T., Otanerau .. .. 748 762 Greensill, J. C. M., Ohingaroa (private 3,000 2,640 bag), Havelock Greensill, Mrs. (c/o Mr. B. Greensill, Bryan- 812 759 dale), (private bag), Picton Greensill, Mrs. J., Ohingaroa (private bag) 24 Nil Havelock Griminett, E., Maori Bay .. .. 489 442 Guard, E., French Pass .. .. 337 350 Guard, Mrs. Emma, Ocean Bay .. .. 525 562 Gullery, T. J., Lochmara, Picton .. 961 1,104 Hamilton, Walter, The Pines (private bag), 538 553 Pelorus Sound, Havelock Hancock, Mrs. Margaret, Black Rock, Portage 1,500 1,500 P.O., Kenepuru Harris, B. E., Endeavour Inlet .. .. 81 100 Harris Bros., Pohuenui .. .. 11,133 10,556 Harris Bros., The Head, Kenepuru .. 1,561 Nil Harris, G. M., Kenepuru Head .. .. — 1,474 Harvey, C. N. and I. E., Manaroa .. 1,020 1,237 Harvey, I. N., and Sons, Manaroa .. 1,561 1,417 Harvey, L., Maori Bay .. .. .. 1,001 1,111 Harvey, L. V., Brightlands, Te Rawa .. — 323 Harvey, Nathan, Clova Bay, Manaroa .. 1,514 1,490 Harvey, R. C., Elaine Bay .. .. 220 287 Harvey, W. H., Tira Ora .. .. 75 10 Hay, E., Titirangi, Havelock .. .. 9,700 9,042 Hayter, C., Port Hardy, D'Urville Island.. 5,680 5,575 Haytor, G. G., Greville Harbour, French 1,945 1,820 Pass Hebbard, Joseph, Onahau, Picton .. 321 343 Hebbard, O. R., Onahau, Picton .. 336 Nil Hebbard, T. T., Spring Creek, Blenheim .. 562 602 Heberley, Arthur, Te Punga, Picton .. 1,370 1,370 Heberley, Henry (private bag), Te Punga, — 454 Picton Heberley, H. (private bag), (Jackon's Pro- 1,418 1,200 perty), Te Punga, Picton Heberley, J. T., Yellaton, Picton .. 850 950 Hemi, Edwin, Okoha .. .. .. 188 184 Henderson, J. D., Goulter Bay, Waitaria 1,646 1,366 Bay Henderson, W. P., Waitaria Bay .. 362 345 Henderson, W. P., Waitaria Bay .. 760 687 Hocquard, P., Louis Bay, Te Puru .. 1,581 680 Hoera Teruruka, Whareatea Bay, French 80 98 Pass Hope, Albert, Admiralty Bay, French Pass 426 431 Hope Bros., Deep Bay, French Pass .. 1,048 931 Hope Bros., Manawa, French Pass .. 2,092 1,853 Hope, P. D., French Pass .. .. — 82 Jackson, C. H., Box 6, Picton .. .. 106 150 Jackson, James, Te Awaite .. .. 740 800 Johnson, J. A. F., Greville Harbour, French 640 852 Pass Jones, A. J., Pokokini (private bag), Havelock — j 425 Jones, T. D., Pukekoikoi, Picton.. .. 437 ! 404 Jones, William, Endeavour Inlet.. .. 182 ! 210

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Sounds County—continued. Kawhara, Mrs. E. E., Te Rawa .. .. 559 630 Kellor, F. P., Wairangi .. .. 800 690 Kenny, G. A., Okukari, Te Awaite .. 1,684 1,680 Lawrence, E., Portage, Picton .. 559 607 Lawrence, W. A., Crail Bay P.O. .. 238 258 Leov, H., Elaine Bay .. .. .. 1,420 1,467 Lomax, W., Picton .. .. .. 280 Nil Love, B. and W., Otanerau .. .. 381 387 Love Bros, (c/o Dawkins and Townsend), 394 355 Picton Love, Hector, Anatoria, Picton .. .. 487 557 Love, John, Picton .. .. .. 283 252 Love, M. and J., Picton .. . . 346 356 Mackenzie, A., Otanerau, Picton .. .. 898 1,037 Mark, J., and Son, Waikawa, Picton .. ; 149 180 McCauly Bros., Bulwer .. .. j 641 727 McCormick and Puller (c/o D. McOormick), 3,935 3,023 Patuki McCormick, Donald, jun., Watamanga, 1,920 2,126 Picton Mclsaac, D. W., Waitaria Bay .. .. 637 364 McKinley, T, H., Kenepuru Sounds, St. Omer 137 Nil McLauchlan, J. C., Box 61, Waipukurau, H.B. 1,323 1,498 McMahon, G. E., Big Bay, Taradale, Portage — 475 McMahon, G. F., Four-fathom, Taradale, 187 157 Portage McMahon, G. F., Taradale, Portage .. 2,044 1,872 MeManaway, H. M., Te Iweka, Picton . . 199 150 McManaway, T. D., Port Gore, French Pass 860 821 MeManaway, W., Resolution Bay .. 225 297 MeManaway, W. D., Resolution Bay (private 220 295 bag), Picton McManaway, W. T. and A. H. B., French 567 454 McNabb, W. G., Crail Bay .. .. 183 183 Mills and Mills, Brightlands .. .. 1,315 1,260 Mills and Mills, Brightlands (Eli Bay Pro- 1,400 1,312 perty) Mills, 6. H. and P. E„ Maude Island, Bright- 1,340 2,440 lands Moleta and Co., D'Urville Island, Waitai, 3,701 3,592 French Pass Monro, G. H., Forsyth Island, Havelock .. 3,765 3,376 Mulcock Bros, (the Manager), Bulwer Sounds — 1,596 Mulcock, J. and S., Bulwer Sounds .. 1,510 1,595 Nalder, A. G. (Estate of), Stoke (Fitzroy 1,819 Nil Bay Property) Nalder, A. G., Stoke .. .. .. •—• 1,656 Neal Bros., Robin Hood Bay .. .. 988 1,020 Neame, P., Mahau .. .. .. 49 119 Nisbet, A. W. (private bag), Yneyca, Have- 1,050 1,132 lock Norton, R., Te Awaite .. .. .. 65 58 O'Connor, A. C„ Hopai .. .. 911 761 Orchard, Mrs. Ellen, and J. W., St. Omer .. 27 19 Palmer, H. A.,* Whatanihi, via Havelock .. 800 708 Paton, Edward F., Nydia Bay .. .. 488 444 Payton, J. H., Pukekoikoi, Picton .. 137 102 Perano, J. A., Te Awaite .. . . 527 541 Pike, Cyril C., Stoke, Nelson .. .. 4,100 4,089 Pyle, J. A., Kenepuru Head .. .. 626 665 Redmond, Mrs., Chetwode Island, Bulwer .. 206 274 Bedwood, H. J., Okoha.. .. .. 3,175 3,064 Rhodes, Sir R. H., (c/o Manager), Resolution 865 855 Bay Roach, Peter, Double Bay, St. Omer .. 31 35 Roadley, Mrs. D. H., Havelock .. .. 60 Nil Robb, J. L„ St. Omer .. .. .. 545 599 Rogers, G. L., Manaroa .. .. 1,858 1,925 Saunderson, J. H. (private bag), Broughton 284 280 Bay, Picton Seymour, A. C., Ngakuta Bay, Picton .. 646 751 Shand, P. T., Port Ligar .. .. 5,112 5,129 Simpson, Miss L. P., Broughton Bay .. 130 138 Smith, T. W., Port Gore .. .. 870 862 Snook, L., French Pass .. .. 350 320 Snook, Nelson, The Cove, French Pass .. 810 700 Stephens, H. M., Tira Ora, Sounds .. 236 293 Stratford, H. S., St. Omer P.O., via Picton 213 194 Tarlton, H. G., Whareatea Bay, French Pass 306 Nil Tarlton, H. S. (private bag), Havelock .. 248 210 Te Puni, I. A., Onahau, Picton .. .. 607 491 Tetley, C. A., Pukekoikoi, Pieton ,. 120 Nil Thompson, F. M., Endeavour Inlet .. 484 41 Toms Bros., Te Awaite .. .. 714 842

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Sounds County—continued. Topp, Mrs. Mary, Hopewell, St. Omer ... j 87 100 Turner, R. J. W., French Pass, Waiua, : 1,220 900 D'Urville Island Turner, R. J. W., Hamilton Bay, French Pass : 1,107 1,172 Turner, ft. K., Waitata Bay .. .. j 747 742 Turner, R. S., Admiralty Bay, French Pas« 2,740 2,846 Walker Bros., Nydia Bay, Havelock .. 690 736 Wastney, Edmund, Halcana, Port Under- 915 915 wood Wastney, Mrs. V. O., Hakana, Port Under- 890 885 wood Watson, Karira, jun., Onauku .. .. 1,070 1,170 Watson, Karira (Kilmarnock Farm), Onauku — 721 Watson, Mrs. Catherine, Onauku, Picton .. 404 Nil Watson, Thomas, Onauku .. .. — 357 Watson, Timothy, Onauku .. .. 1,020 1,198 Webb, J. J., Laverique Bay, Manaroa .. 2,252 1,495 Webb, R. S., Waimaru, Manaroa .. 998 913 Webber Bros., Elmslie's Bay, French Pass 3,005 2,930 Webster, W. J. (Pickersgill Property), Picton 198 244 Webster, W. J., Picton (Long Island Pro- 129 120 perty) Wells, Charles G., Waikawa Bay .. 1,926 1,871 Wells, D. E., Tamure, Havelock .. 506 443 Wells, F. A. L., French Pass .. .. 1,085 1,228 Wells, G. G., Te Arubi, Havelock .. 520 550 Wells, Joseph H., Maori Bay, Pelorus Sound 314 310 White, Davis, Hitaua, Picton .. .. 54 61 Wilson, C. A. Wharehunga, Picton .. 1,355 1,365 Wilson, R. C., Craigieburn. Te Punga .. 1,915 1,730 Woodman Bros., French Pass .. .. 3,355 3,390 185,669 182,522 MARLBOROUGH COUNTY (In Marlborough Subdivision). Adams, Archibald Miles Wm., Langley Dale, 4,673 4,835 Blenheim Adams Bros, and Co., Blenheim .. .. 430 308 Adams, Sydney, Box 142, Blenheim .. 158 230 Adams, Sydney, New Renwick Road, Blen- 337 193 heim Ahem, William, The Glen, Canvastown .. 72 100 Aldridge, W. S., Wairau Bar, Blenheim .. 238 240 Alquist, Axel, Canvastown .. .. 103 104 Alsop, J. H., Okaramio .. .. 296 431 Anderson, Bruce, Canvastown .. .. — 93 Anderson, C., Wairau Valley .. .. 57 64 Anderson, J. H., Onamalutu .. .. 86 119 Anderson, P. W., Flat Creek .. .. 470 550 Anderson, William, Rai Falls .. .. 364 318 Andrew, G. H., Birch Hill .. .. 10,066 10,042 Andrews, E. Cyril, Evansdale, Havelock 828 839 Suburban Anstiss, J. O., Wairau Valley .. .. 1,659 1,600 Arthur, J., Waikawa, Picton .. .. 362 349 Atkinson, W. H., Hillersden Rural, Blen- 1,763 2,683 heim Ashton, J. H., Raglan Run, Blenheim .. 2,300 2,029 Aubrey Bros., Picton .. .. .. 140 202 Auckram, W. P., Canvastown .. .. 129 115 Avery, Albert N., Fairhall, Blenheim .. 434 413 Avery, H. J., Fairhall, Blenheim . . 625 514 Balfour and Blackler, Vernon, Blenheim .. 4,719 4,702 Baker, Horace, Beumorven, Blenheim .. — 163 Barnett, A. W., Raydale, Tuamarina .. 951 1,324 Barron, C. J., Wairau Valley .. .. 86 104 Bartlett, George, Fabian's Valley .. 82 106 Bartlett, J. H., Fabian's Valley .. . . 143 156 Barton, Albert, Onamalutu .. .. 259 268 Barton, I, W. (c/o Dalton, P. B.), Blenheim 127 136 Barton, J. I., Leefield, Blenheim . . 400 409 Bary, L. J., Blenheim .. .. .. — 392 Bell, William, Flaxmere, Blenheim .. 526 Nil Bell, William, Valleyfield, Blenheim .. 2,095 3,421 Bennett, John, Rai Valley .. .. — 90 Bishell, A., Hillersden .. .. 1,194 960 Bishell, D., Caythorpe, Blenheim 533 612 Bishell, G. H., Omaka, Blenheim .. 345 353 Black, D. H., Hillersden .. . . 412 400 Black, John, Leatham (private bag), Blen- 2,342 2,242 heim Bliek, Arthur, Old Renwick Road, Blenheim 33 43 Blick, Benjamin, Blenheim .. . . 163 201

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I No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Marlborough County—continued. Blick, I). R., Mahakipawa .. .. 498 453 Blick, Jesse, Blenheim.. .. .. 62 63 Blick, P. J., Blenheim .. .. . . 8 92 Blick, William, Blenheim .. .. 8 14 Bonnington, C. J., Wairau Valley .. 132 142 Bonnington, Prank, Te Rou .. .. 766 752 Bonnington, George, Te Rou .. .. 201 181 Bonsor, E. H., Fabian's Valley .. .. 386 373 Booker, William, Onamalutu .. .. 219 198 Boon, William, Picton .. .. .. 4 94 Botham, C. and G., Tuamarina .. .. 277 292 Bown, John, Rai Palls .. .. .. 446 360 Bown, Misses P. E. and L. R., and Mrs. A. M. 1,362 922 Ward, Can vast own Boyce, H., Blenheim .. .. .. 346 328 Boyes, A. R., Tuamarina .. .. 478 505 Bragg, Nathaniel (Estate of), Box 2, Para 1,240 1,308 Breayley, J. A., Picton .. .. 315 148 Breayley, J. A., Picton .. .. 97 163 Bright, W. J., Para, Koromiko . . .. 238 279 Broadbridge, G. H., Wairau Valley .. 653 829 Brooks, William, Renwicktown .. .. 453 504 Broughan, W., Tuamarina .. .. 20 30 Brownlee, G. H., Havelock .. .. 656 456 Brownlee, J., Ha velock Suburban .. 1,748 1,585 Brownlee, William, Oowanside, Havelock .. 729 702 Bryant Bros., Rai Falls, Blenheim .. 445 341 Bryant, W. E., Mahakipawa .. .. 406 304 Brydon, James, Renwicktown .. .. 800 688 Buncombe, J. R., TIavelock .. .. 80 15 Cameron, John, Okaramio .. .. 520 712 Campbell, J. P., Mahakipawa .. .. 50 80 Carr, J. R., Blenheim .. .. .. 260 113 Catley, P. S., Fairhall, Blenheim .. 330 295 Cawte Bros., Moitapu, Mahakipawa .. 3,005 2,936 Challies Bros., Mahakipawa .. .. 15 22 Chaytor and Co. (limited), Marshlands, 5,390 5,450 Spring Creek Cheeseman, T. G., and Mrs. E. S. Relling, 2,262 2,492 Warwick (private bag), Blenheim Ching, W. H., Roselands, Blenheim. .. 393 482 Clark, J. J., Sun Hill (private bag), Blenheim 463 513 Clark, Mrs. Jessie, Sun Hill (private bag), 98 75 Blenheim Climo, J. W. F. (c/o J. W. North), Havelock 325 345 Connolly, L. C., Erina, Blenheim .. 674 908 Cooke, B. J., Mount Patriarch, Blenheim .. 2,068 Nil Corry, Mrs. A. M., Blenheim .. .. 394 Nil Corry, Mrs. A. M., Blenheim .. .. 250 Nil Couper, Percy C., Rai Falls .. .. 300 300 Couper, W. B., Rai Falls .. .. 376 373 Cozens, H., Havelock Suburban .. .. 1,300 1,375 Craven, Allen, Spring Creek .. .. 210 Nil Cresswell, W. R., Omaka Downs, Blenheim 1,007 1,038 Crispin, Charles, Erina, Blenheim .. 1,044 821 Crispin, H. A., Canvastown .. .. 752 771 Crispin, R. F., Havelock Suburban .. 320 215 Critchley, Mrs. M. V., Tyntesfield, Blenheim — 4,127 Dalton, Misses, Canvastown .. 1,845 1,866 Davidson, G. G., Hillersden (rural delivery) 1,060 1,080 Davies Bros., Kaituna, Havelock.. .. 407 325 Davies, James (Estate of), Waikakabo .. ! 181 203 Davios, P., Havelock Suburban .. .. 253 274 Des-Forges, Algernon, Blenheim .. .. 260 Nil Diamanti, R. J., Canvastown .. .. 650 568 Dillon, F. N, Leefield, Renwicktown .. 3,598 3,703 Dodson, F. H., Spring Creek, Blenheim .. 495 810 Dodson, G. L. and H. V., Sandilands, Spring 15 182 Creek Donald and Higgins, Long Valley, Havelock 1,437 1,455 Suburban Donald, J. W., Havelock Suburban .. 583 628 Donald, P. J., Havelock.. .. .. j 720 700 Donkin (Estate of), (c/o F. Ward), Wairau j 613 Nil Valley Draper, A. S., Alabama Road, Blenheim .. : 110 103 Dryden, A. W., Picton .. .. .. j 102 119 Dwyer and Register, Waikakaho.. .. 1,108 1,068 Earnshaw, R., Rai Valley .. .. — 72 Eden, Edward, Mahakipawa, Blenheim .. 289 298 Egan, S. A., Hillersden.. .. .. 830 750 Elliott, Jame3, Havelock .. .. 182 204 Esson, John F., Picton .. .. .. 228 275 Evans, Mrs. A. P., Hillersden, Wairau Valley j 763 417 Excell, Fred., Hillersden, Wairau Valley .. I 1,221 1,160

No. of Sheep on ~ April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Mablbobough County—continued. Eyles, R., Wairau Bar, Blenheim .. 233 253 Fahey and Dumphy, Wantwood .. 854 Nil .Fairhall, C. J., Rapaura, Spring Creek .. 273 46 1 Fairhall, G. H. M. and L. A., Woodbourne, 1,363 1,284 Blenheim Fairhall, G. H. M. and L. A., Grovetown, 390 243 Blenheim Fairweather, F. E., Netherwood .. .. 5,220 4,270 Falvey, Michael, Omaka .. .. 406 368 Farnall, W., jun., Haveloek Suburban .. 410 403 Flower, F. H. T., Canvastown .. .. 202 110 Flower, Mrs. Maud, Canvastown .. .. 256 268 Forrest, G. R., Canvastown .. .. 426, 415 Fowler, J., Omaka, Blenheim .. .. 70 127 Fowler, J. A., Hillersden Rural .. .. 2,650 2,280 Fowler, R. T., Te P»ou .. .. .. 644 645 Fowler, W. T., Hillersden .. .. 1,037 Nil Francis, B. T., Rai Falls .. .. 216 Nil Freeth, William, Koromiko .. .. — 20 Frost, H., Flat Creek .. .. .. 250 150 Gane, A. E., Rapaura .. .. .. 146 107 Gane Bros., Spring Creek .. .. 373 374 Gane, W. H., Spring Creek .. .. 85 62 Gardiner, F., Rai Falls .. .. .. 262 65 Gardiner, G. H., Rai Falls .. . . 300 110 Gardiner, G. T. (private bag), Canvastown 950 894 Gardiner, Sholto, Rai Falls .. .. 226 202 Gardiner, W. J. M., Rai Falls .. .. 70 134 Gibson, Mrs. Elizabeth, Kaituna, Haveloek J 295 322 Gifford, A. J., Rapaura .. .. t 73 120 Gifford and Parker (private bag), Blenheim 1,727 2,010 Gifford, James R. A., Hillersden .. 1,188 1,029 Gifford, William, Raglan Farm, Rapaura .. 480 433 Gilchrist, John, Haveloek .. .. 447 Nil Gilchrist, John, Koromiko .. .. 128 202 Gilchrist, Mrs. H. J., Fabian's Valley, Blen- 456 428 heim Gilmore, G. R., Tuamarina .. .. 225 225 Glastonbury, L. J., Rai Falls .. .. 138 21 Glover, Thomas, Grovetown, Blenheim .. 415 373 Gosling and Dick, Terrace Farm, Renwick- 741 1,335 town Goulter, Charles, Hawkesbury, Blenheim.. 5,105 4,901 Goulter, E. R., Mahakipawa .. .. 340 280 Goulter, R. F., Timara, Blenheim .. 1,624 1,566 Graham Bros., Brookby, Blenheim .. 750 786 Graham Bros., Fairhall, Blenheim .. 908 952 Green, Albert, Mt. Patriarch, Blenheim .. — 1,712 Green, Mrs. A. E., Wairau Valley .. 643 1,060 Green, Mrs. M. J., Kaituna, Haveloek .. 26 75 Gregory, Thomas (Trustees of), Rapaura .. 27 92 Greig, G. W., Canvastown .. .. 189 105 Greig, G. W., Canvastown .. .. 57 260 Grigg, E. F. J., Meadowbank, Blenheim .. 8,128 8,310 Grigg, R. C., Redhills, Blenheim .. .. 3,521 3,972 Grove Farm Co. (o/o Mrs. I. S. Hazlett), 600 460 Box 15, Picton Grove Farm Co. (o/o Mrs. I. S. Hazlett), 407 488 Box 15, Picton Hadfield, A. J., Onamalutu .. .. 335 360 Hadfield, C. A., Onamalutu .. .. 475 526 Ham, Albert, Spring Creek .. .. 322 275 Ham, Robert, Alabama Road, Blenheim .. 293 240 Hammond, A. 0., Longfield, Blenheim .. 487 491 Hammond, W. L., New Renwick Road, 209 228 Blenheim Harding, Mrs. A., Swansdowne, Blenheim.. 1,097 1,094 Hargreaves, V., Blenheim .. .. 960 1,000 Hart, A., Okaramio .. .. .. — 520 Hart, A., Pine Valley .. .. .. 203 Nil Hart, A, E., Deep Creek, Canvastown .. 558 380 Hart, C. F., Ruapaka, Canvastown .. 333 353 Hart, David, Hillersden .. .. 1,372 1,437 Hart, E., Deep Creek, Canvastown .. 807 377 Hart, Edward, Okaramio .. .. 558 Nil Harvey, George, Canvastown .. .. 194 149 Hayward Bros., Glengyle and Enchanted 224 876 Creek Hayward, A. E., Springlands, Blenheim .. 903 Nil Healy Bros., Canvastown .. .. 1,436 1,565 Hebbard, A. M., Flat Creek .. .. 65 53 Hebberd, N., Mahakipawa .. .. •— 351 Henderson, A. J., The Grove, Picton .. 282 260 Henriekson, J., High Street, Blenheim .. 231 Nil Herd, D. J., Picton .. .. 314 404

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No. of Sheep 011 April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Marlborough County—continued. Hewetson, A. J., Flat Creek .. .. Ill 74 Higgins, David E., Havelock Suburban .. 599 666 Hill, Mrs. Jessie, Fairhall, Blenheim .. 1,625 Nil Hille, E. G. A., The Castle Run, Blenheim 5,467 5,207 Hille, Miss Eliza Ruth, Box 52, Blenheim 747 660 Hille, F. W., Box 52, Blenheim.. .. 3,098 3,698 Hille, W. E. M„ Box 52, Blenheim .. 628 780 Holdaway, John, Box 115, Blenheim .. 184 314 Hooper, J. C., " Erina," Wairau Valley .. 586 558 Horgan, Michael, Blythefield, Blenheim .. 469 554 Huddleston, A. St. T„ Litchfield Street, 717 j 561 Blenheim Hughes,' James, Canvastown .. .. 650 663 Hunter, L., Rai Valley .. .. 147 152 Hutchison Bros., Kaiuma, Havelock .. 598 625 Hutchison, T. R., Havelock .. .. 280 3 Jackson Bros., Netherwood .. .. 2,059 2,106 Jackson, J. A., Berridale (private bag), 1,166 1,118 Blenheim Jackson, Jose, Box 62, Blenheim.. .. 1,291 1,002 Jackson, Stanley Richardson, Runnymede, 85 37 Blenheim Jacques, Edward, Okaramio .. .. 242 106 Jacques, William, Okaramio .. .. 226 171 Jeffries, M. F., " The Douns," Fairhall .. 472 Nil Jeffries, T. (Estate of), (Dillon's Point Pro- — 526 perty), Box 182, Blenheim Jeffries, Thomas (Trustees of), Blenheim .. 635 396 Jellyman, L. P., Post-office, Rapaura .. — 8 Johnson Bros., Netherwood .. .. 1,578 1,600 Johnson, Ralph, " Kilpotlees," Rai Falls .. 200 449 Jones, D. A., Canvastown .. .. 140 152 Jordan, C. R., Renwicktown .. .. 32 130 Kater, Mrs. G. E., Blackrock, Netherwood 1,135 1,147 Kennedy, M., Omaka, Blenheim .. .. 274 159 Kennington, James, Okaramio .. .. 995 1,104 Kennington, William, Okaramio .. 1,101 980 Kitching, A. A., Rai Valley —• 36 Kruse, William (Estate of), Manuka Island, 1,218 1,294 Birch Hill, Blenheim Laidlaw, James B., Craigieburn, Blenheim 1,026 1,029 Laidlaw, R. T., Blenheim .. .. 387 404 Lambert, J. A., Shrublands, Kaituna, Have- 995 909 lock Lankow Bros., Flat Creek, Rai Valley .. 34 271 Lankow Bros., Glamis, Tuamarina .. 214 255 Latter, Alan, Tyntesfield, Blenheim .. 4,875 Nil Lawrence, E., Eruia, Wairau Valley .. ■—• 636 Lawson, Bernard, Canvastown .. .. 242 177 Leov, C. T., Flat Creek, Marlborough .. 507 450 Leov, L. C., Flat Creek .. .. 924 769 Leov, C. S., Flat Creek .. .. .. 1,129 566 Leslie, J. A., Okaramio .. . • 768 844 Leslie, J. W. (Wither Section), Blenheim .. .1,147 1,386 Leslie, John, Okaramio .. .. 407 620 Leslie, R. H., Okaramio .. . • 295 437 Lester, G. A., Malvern P.O., Blenheim .. 3,149 2,762 Looms, F. J., Okaramio .. .. 118 Nil Jjove and Warren, Otanerau, Picton .. 818 760 Loveday, W. H., P.O. Box 26, Rai Valloy.. — 113 Lovell, James Y. A., Post-office, Pine Valley 365 564 Lovell, John W. H„ Te Rou .. .. 1,084 972 Low, James, Hillersden Rural .. .. 1,203 1,202 Maclaine Bros., Rapaura .. .. 944 999 Maclaine, W. A. J., Flat Creek .. .. 181 71 Maher Bros., Kaituna .. .. .. 2,140 2,123 Maher, John, Northbank, Kaituna .. 1,510 1,536 Mapp, T. S., Blenheim .. .. .. 400 427 March, Eric A., Grovetown .. .. 609 336 Marfell, A., Maxwell Road, Blenheim .. 10 18 Martin, A., Mount Pleasant, Picton .. 97 169 Martin, J. C., Hillersden .. .. 335 194 Matthews, Charles, Riverby, Rapaura .. 354 325 Matthews, K. G., Picton .. .. 527 512 Maule, A., Flat Creek .. .. .. 128 128 Maule, C. A., Flat Creek .. .. 150 150 McBeth, Mrs. L. G., and A. McCallum, 2,080 2,049 Branch Point, Blenheim McCallum Bros., Riverlands, Blenhoim .. 321 230 McCallum Bros., Riverlands, Blenheim .. — 382 McCallum, J. and J., Blenheim .. .. 346 471 McCallum, John, Top Valley, Te Rou .. 1,148 j Nil McCaskey, J. J., Hillersden Rural .. 914 i 985 McDowell, A., Rai Falls .. ,. 279 I 200

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Marlbokough County—continued. McDowell, Mrs. Jane, Havelock Suburban 77 85 McFadden, Joseph, Box 95, Blenheim .. 499 693 Mclndoe, Abraham, Onamalutu .. .. 359 305 Mclsaac, R. IRenwicktown .. .. 22 24 McKay, J. A., Hillersden .. .. 504 Nil McKenzie, John, Blenheim .. .. 3 Nil McLauchlan, C. F., Rannoeh, Blenheim .. 490 487 McMillan, F., Havelock Surburban .. — 332 McRae, D. W„ Wairau Valley .. .. 170 328 Meads, T. H., Para, Koromiko .. .. 70 50 Mears, W., Timatanga, Flat Creek .. 16 Nil Mills, A. 6., Renwicktown .. .. 5 Nil Mills, Arthur J., Grovetown .. .. 185 216 Mills, F. F., Grovetown.. .. .. 117 110 Mills, John, Koromiko .. .... 66 72 Mills, Mrs. Alice, Rai Falls .. .. 130 116 Monro, H. Y., Bankhouse, Waihopai .. 5,051 j 4,604 Monro, P. C., Marchburn, Blenheim .. 5,268 5,387 Moore, John A., Forebank Farm, Havelock 99 83 Suburban Moore, John W., Canvastown .. .. 210 200 Moore, Thomas A., Havelock Surburban .. — 184 Moore, T. A., Havelock Suburban .. 925 j 880 Morrin, J. M., Wither, Blenheim.. .. 352 402 Morrin, James, Dillon's Point Road, Blenheim 288 386 Mortimer, G., Te Rou .. .. .. 913 | 850 Mortimer, H. S., Okaramio .. .. 347 370 Mortimer, J. H., Koromiko .. .. — 70 Mowat, L. R., Box 85, Blenheim.. .. 800 900 Murdock, A. G., Omaka ... .. 284 300 Murphy, Misses M. and M., Spring Creek, 28 j 121 Blenheim Murray, C. F. (c/o Manager, Ngaruru), 2,710 | 2,641 Blenheim Murray, F. L., Wantwood, Hillersden .. 1,104 1,070 Murray, James, Grovetown .. .. 152 j 163 • Murray, William, Spring Creek .. .. 374 | 336 Neal, A., Fabian's Valley .. .. 259 271 Neal, A. H., Spring Creek .. .. 39 44 Neal, A. M., Rai Valley.. .. .. 280 265 Neal, B. J., Marshlands, Spring Creek .. 173 i 152 Neal, Francis, Spring Creek .. .. 295 I 303 Neal, M. W. J., Spring Creek .. .. 51 I 54 Neal, Percy E., Rai Valley .. .. 50 255 Nees Bros., Hillersden .. .. .. 603 575 Nees, Charles, Little Scatwell, Okaramio .. 655 ! 650 Nees, C. J. C., Fabian's Valley .. .. 403 j 395 Nesbit, William (Estate of), Havelock Su- 486 479 burban Neville Bros., Dillon's Point, Blenheim .. 124 41 Neville, S. M., Thurston, Blenheim .. 196 218 Newcombe, Frank G., Wairau Valley .. 345 352 Newman, Charles, Renwicktown .. 505 554 Newman, O. H., Havelock Suburban .. 1,020 1,167 Newman, John, Old Renwick Road, Blenheim 19 32 Nicholls, J., Pine Valley .. .. 290 287 North, J. W., Kaiuma, Havelock . .. 542 523 North, James, Okaramio .. .. 56 46 N.Z. Refrigerating Company, Kaipupu, Pie- 99 92 ton O'Connor, Timothy, Brookby, Omaka .. 194 360 O'Dwyer Bros., Blenheim .. .. 100 Nil O'Dwyer, Patrick, Alabama Road, Blenheim — 210 O'Dwyer, W. J. C. C., Spring Creek .. — 120 O'Leary, J. O., Box 79, Blenheim .. 573 525 O'Leary, D. J., Fairhall, Blenheim .. 142 110 Onamalutu Domains Board (c/o C. Peake), — 37 Onamalutu Orsman, W. H. B., Havelock .. .. 250 132 O'Sullivan, L., Tuamarina .. .. — 22 Packer and Thorn, Rai Falls .. .. 486 185 Palmer, L., Kaiuma, Havelock .. .. 919 685 Parker, C. W. and Co., Blenheim .. 544 924 Parris, A. J., Blenheim .. .. 846 575 Parsons, W., Wairau Valley .. .. 213 247 Patterson, J. T., Rai Falls .. .. 220 25 Pattie, D. A., Blenheim .. .. 75 408 Pattie, F. W. H., Dillon's Point, Blenheim 286 474 Payne, Walter, P.O. Box 112, Blenheim.. 1,500 1,563 Paynter, J. W., Auntsfield, Blenheim .. 533 564 Pike, T., Pyramid, Blenheim .. .. 1,518 1,207 Pike, T., The Laurels, Blenheim .. 1,021 202 Pike, Thomas, The Laurels, Blenheim (Avon- 4,965 4,966 1 dale Property)

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No. of Sheep on ; April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Maelbobouqh Cotjnty—continued. Pike, Thomas, Spring Hill, Blenheim .. 461 1,221 Pike, W. D. (Spring Creek Property), Spring- 415 476 field, Blenheim Pike, W. I)., Main Street, Blenheim .. 219 75 Pollard, William (Estate of), Delta Station, 5,830 5,905 Blenheim Powell, John, Fabian's Valley .. .. 379 400 Price, John W., Havelock .. .. — 39 Randall, G. and C., Koromiko .. .. 784 811 Randall, J. and J., Speed's Valley, Koromiko 422 285 Reader, D. H., Havelock .. .. 288 75 Reader, Frederick, Havelock .. .. 567 557 Reader, H. M., Havelock .. .. 1,083 800 Reader, L. F., Blenheim .. .. 469 602 Reeves, H. S., Rapaura.. .. .. 399 358 Rennell, J. E., Compensation Run, Hillers- 1,570 1,520 den Rural Rentoul, Robert, Hillersden .. .. 1,818 1,922 Rickertsen, John, Onamalutu .. .. 252 224 Robinson, Arthur, Onamalutu .. .. 936 806 Robinson, L., Onamalutu .. .. 734 Nil Robinson, Mrs. L., New Renwiek Road, — 695 Blenheim Rore, Alfred, Spring Creek .. .. 18 2 Rowe, Edward, Westbrook, Renwicktown 410 242 Rudd, C. H., Summerlands, Blenheim .. 3,445 3,429 Rudd, J. F., jun., Summerlands, Blenheim 5,616 1,872 Rudd, James F., Summerlands, Blenheim.. 4,218 3,895 Rudd, W. G., Benhopai, Blenheim .. 11,445 11,241 Rush, A. J., Canvastown .. .. 477 446 Russell, P., Red Hills, Tophouse.. .. 933 889 Rutherford, C. O. T., Craiglockart, Blenheim 6,038 5,711 Rutland, George, Te Patoa, Canvastown .. 213 202 Sadd, G. E., Grovetown .. .. 51 Nil Samuels, J. E. (private bag), Blenheim .. 1,581 1,570 Scott Bros., Havelock .. .. .. 703 854 Scott, F. J., Timatanga, Flat Creek .. 226 300 Sharland Bros., Rai Falls .. .. — 92 Shrimpton, H., Spray Point (private bag), 2,050 2,011 Blenheim Schroder, A. J., Rai Valley .. .. 20 Nil Simpson, F. W., Rai Valley, P.O., Marl- 30 33 borough Slow, Fred, Wairau Valley .. .. 200 155 Smart, F. A., Canvastown .. .. 422 279 Smart, J. G., Rai Falls .. .. .. 317 300 Smart, James, Onamalutu .. .. 408 460 Smith, C., Riverlands, Box 110, Blenheim.. 2,868 2,360 Smith, G. H., Havelock.. .. .. 405 302 Smith, H. E., Broadway, Picton .. 394 Nil Smith, H. E., Para, Picton .. .. 368 278 Smith, Ohristpher, Box 110, Blenheim .. 2,000 4,065 Smith, W. M., Koromiko .. .. 528 Nil Smith, William, Greenhills, Tuamarina .. 135 85 Sneider, F. A., Okaramio .. .. 420 550 Soper, F. W., Box 4, Rapaura .. .. 61 71 Soper, Wheaton, Farnham, Blenheim .. 620 200 Sowman, A., Hillersden.. .. .. 530 431 Squire, A. W., Tuamarina .. .. 369 411 Squire, E., Rapaura .. .. .. ■— 30 Stalker, B., Blenheim .. .. .. 700 Nil Stedman, A. R., (Estate of), c/o J. A. Sted- 384 294 man, Waihopai Steeds, H., Mount Pleasant, Picton .. 840 935 Storey, J. S., Kaituna .. .. .. 954 1,039 Stratford, G. R., Mahakipawa .. .. 532 Nil Sutherland, Benjamin, Bankfield, Blenheim 285 342 Sutherland, J., Box 6, Blenheim .. .. 1,170 1,300 Sutherland, J. H., Grovetown .. .. 250 240 Sutton, G. T. F., Mahakipawa .. .. 318 171 Swafford, J. H., Havelock Suburban .. 1,257 1,055 Taylor, L., Rai Valley .. .. .. 20 13 Taylor, Mitford, Koromiko .. .. 625 590 Teschemaker, C. G., Avondale, Blenheim .. 4,255 4,305 Teschemaker-Shute, Mrs. B. E., The Throne, 3,800 4,055 Blenheim Thomas, Frederick, Canvastown.. .. 153 148 Thompson, Bruce, Grove, Mahakipawa .. 413 364 Thomson, C. M., Omaka .. .. 204 Nil Thomson, James, The Ford, Blenheim .. 410 413 Timms, Charles I)., Wairau Valley .. 350 390 Timms, R. E., Wairau Valley .. .. 203 203 Toms, H. A., Eruia, Wairau Valley .. —- 486 Tripe, J. H. R., Koromiko .. .. 467 450 Turner, F. W., Rai Valley .. .. 2 2 Turner, W. H., Rai Valley, Flat Creek .. 67 104 Twidle, J. M., Rai Valley .. .. 102 65 Twidle, William, Havelock Suburban .. 514 463

No. of Sheep on April 30,1 April 30, 1927. | 1928. Marlboeotjsh County—continued. Vavasour, H. D. (Estate of), Ugbrooke, 6,065 6,975 Blenheim Verooe, A. J, Rai Falls .. .. .. 201 Nil Vorback, P. J., Okaramio .. .. 16 Nil Voyce, W., Wantwood .. .. .. 404 150 Wadey, G., Canvastown .. .. 119 117 Wadsworth, Henry (Trustees, F. and A. M. 303 284 Wadsworth), Pine Valley, Blenheim Wadworth, J. H., Brancott, Blenheim ». 6,150 6,000 Wallace, R. G., Box 59, Blenheim .. 1,700 1,200 Wallace, R. W. and R. J., Para, Picton .. 162 150 Wallace, T. R., Flat Creek .. .. 80 52 Walsh, M., Renwicktown .. .. 48 53 Ward, F. E. G., Eruia Rural .. .. 876 1,040 Ward, W. F., Springlands, Blenheim .. 200 215 Watson, C. H., Havelock .. .. 1,195 976 Watson, W. A., " The Blue Gums," Blen- 982 900 heim Watts, G. F., Lansdowne, Wairau Valley.. 9,953 10,250 Weaver, Alexander, Kaituna, Havelock .. 280 303 Webster, W. J., Picton .. .. 73 95 Western, H. O., Mount Pleasant, Picton .. 30 218 Western, W. T., Koromiko .. .. 152 148 Wheadon, Alfred John, Rapaura .. 226 370 Wiffen Bros., St. Clair, Blenheim .. 14 17 Wiffen, H. A., Okaramio .. .. 917 817 Wilkins, T. H., Tuamarina .. .. 99 115 Williams, A., Rai Valley .. .. — 234 Williams, E. H., Hillersden .. .. 718 684 Williams, H. E. R., Kaiuma, Havelock .. 499 494 Williams, H. W. J., Koromiko .. .. 447 423 Williams, P. G., Brooklands, Blenheim .. 520 439 Williams, T. J., Koromiko .. .. 10 4 Windleburn, G. J. F„ Blenheim .. .. 23 52 Woodward, 0. T.. Flat Creek .. .. 198 256 Woolley Bros., Box 11, Para .. .. 388 308 Woolley, George, Tuamarina .. .. 30 30 Wratt, A., Waikakaho .. .. .. 724 783 Wratt, A. G., Te Rou .. .. .. 489 426 Wratt, G. R. Rai Valley .. .. 110 60 Yarrall, J. G., Koromiko .. .. 415 446 370,882 357,554 AWATERE COUNTY (In Marlborough Subdivision). Allen, G. A. N., Seddon .. .. 370 455 Allen, Joseph, Marama, Seddon .. .. 967 1,000 Andrews, N. S., Lulworth, Ward.. .. 710 739 Andrews, W. G., Marama, Seddon .. 1,035 1,307 Archer and Bosomworth (c/o Geo. Mc- 415 403 Donald), Cheviot Armstrong, H. M., Ward .. .. 438 Nil Austin, Edwin, Awapiri.. .. .. 906 927 Avery, E. W., Seddon .. .. .. 456 865 Barnes, F. S., Seddon .. .. .. 1,295 1,619 Bartlett, Mrs. A., Ward.. .. .. 441 508 Barton, E. H, " Wai-iti," Seddon .. 712 1,232 Beamsley, F. J. (private bag), Blenheim .. 519 652 Bell, John E., Ward .. .. .. 1,924 1,896 Bennett, Ilalligan, and Murray (c/o A. J. 7,191 6,859 Murray), Bluff Station, Clarence Bridge Berryman, H., Ward .. .. .. — 695 Blackburn, J. R., Grassmere, Seddon .. 155 280 Blick, E. G., Seddon .. .. .. 2,833 2,732 Bowron and Smith, Kekerangu .. .. 6,545 Nil Brown, Daniel, Seddon.. .. .. 606 635 Brown, J. N., Jordan .. .. .. —- 300 Bursill, F. W., Sedgemere, Seddon .. 2,348 2,514 Bush, L. L. T., Awapiri Station, Blenheim 4,300 Nil Butt, W. H., Ward .. .. .. 1,490 1,575 Byrne, Denis, Seddon .. .. .. 39 43 Cameron, Angus, Seaview, Seddon .. 415 508 Cameron, Mrs. Angtas, Seaview, Seddon .. 466 612 Cameron, R., Seddon .. .. .. 187 184 Campbell, Hugh, Box 19, Seddon .. — 1,398 Casey, Michael (c/o J. Casey), Seaview, 554 761 Seddon Casey, P. A., Blind River .. .. 900 983 Checkley and Son, Welds Hill, Blenheim .. 4,595 4,902 Conway, F. E. G„ Seddon .. .. 1,050 1,540 Costello, Charles, Seddon .. .. 471 648 Costello, James, Seddon .. .. 881 1,232 Costello, M. H., Seddon.. .. .. 675 1,000 Crispin, E. N., Maramatia, Blenheim .. 535 461 Cummings, J. W., Glen Orkney, Blenheim 3,367 3,217 Dalton, Edward, Marama, Seddon .. 1,860 1,765 Davidson, A. M., Ward .. .. 2,058 2,108 Davies, T. S., " Ngaio Downs," Blenheim .. 4,513 4,693

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Awatere County—continued. Davis, E. T., Hanwai (private bag), Blenheim 487 460 Denton, T. W., Marama, Seddon.. .. 968 1,232 Dick, A. J., Blind River .. .. 1,602 2,088 Dick, J. B., Ballochmyle, Seddon .. 3,263 3,327 Dick, J. B. (Hillside Property), Seddon .. 719 1,171 Diekens, W. G., Ward .. .. • • 287 388 Dollar, J. S., Seddon .. .. .. 1,034 1,095 Dollar, John, Seddon .. .. .. 1,094 1,076 Dysart, Robert, Blind River .. .. 1,113 1,342 Ferguson, Charles, and A. C., Ardgowan, 922 965 Blind River Fissenden, F. J., Blind River .. .. 693 636 Fissenden, J., Seddon .. .. .. 274 Nil Fleming Bros., Seddon .. .. — 1,741 Fleming, D. F., Craigneuk, Seddon .. 2,356 2,594 Forsyth, A., Ward .. .. •• 1,398 1,397 Francis, E. A., Box 6, Ward .. .. 160 169 Francis, F. W., Ward .. .. .. 345 466 Francis, H. R. A., Box 19, Seddon .. 1,064 Nil Freeth, J. (Lime Springs), London Hill, Ward 1,818 1,550 Freeth, James (Cape), London Hill, Ward .. 912 990 Freeth, James, Ward .. .. .. 1,530 2,093 Gainsford. C. P., Seddon .. .. 1,563 1,612 Gavin, A. J. H., Seddon .. .. 1,500 1,700 Gee, Campbell, Blenheim .. .. 1,200 2,387 Glasgow, Robert E., Seddon .. .. — 2,011 Gluyas, H. J. (private bag), Blenheim .. 1,259 1,190 Good, Edward, L., Kekerangu .. .. 2,028 2,328 Goss, James, " Glendhu," Jordan .. 1,881 2,000 Goulter Bros., Blairich, Seddon .. .. 7,977 7,643 Goulter, Charles P., Starborough, Seddon .. 960 1,650 Green, Arthur, Ward .. .. .. 232 232 Gunn, G. A., Seddon .. .. .. 1,329 380 Gunn, G. M., Marathon, Seddon .. .. 641 1,241 Halliday, J., Campden .. .. .. 4,500 4,233 Hammond, F. C., Seddon .. .. 912 900 Hammond, W. H., Seddon .. .. 1,061 1,005 Haynes, W. C., Grassmere .. .. 405 390 Hickman, 0. B. (private bag), Taimate, 1,680 1,880 Blenheim Higgins, John, Seddon .. .. .. 569 Nil Higgins, T. Edward, Marama, Seddon .. 662 662 Hill and Atkinson, Upton Fells (private bag), 8,194 8,086 Blenheim Hislop, Andrew Seddon.. .. .. — 317 Hounsell, H. L., Seddon .. .. 611 704 Irving, E. F., Blind River .. .. 537 585 Jackson, G. S., Ward .. .. .. 1,475 1,605 Jeffries, M. F. (private bag), Grassmere .. — 782 Jermyn Bros, (private bag), Blenheim .. 2,800 3,000 Jermyn, James, Marama, Seddon .. 990 1,117 Johnstone, James, Ward .. .. 430 499 Jones, Charles, Jordan .. .. .. 380 Nil Kennington Bros., " Corea," Seddon .. 2,608 2,607 Kennington, John (private bag), Blenheim 1,332 1,448 Langridge, E. A., Blind River .. .. 398 499 Langridge, E. A., Blind River .. .. 205 201 Lawrell, D. (private bag), Blenheim .. 640 722 Linton, James, Seddon .. .. .. 598 654 Lissaman, F., Alton Downs, Seddon .. 869 1,044 Lissaman, H., Hilton Farm, Seddon .. 1,352 1,289 Lissaman, H.. Waireka, Seddon .. .. 2,700 2,948 Loe, A. F., Ward .. .. .. 3,482 3,734 Loe, H. E., Ward .. .. .. 2,391 Nil Maher, James, Marama, Seddon .. .. 846 795 Maher, John, Seddon .. .. .. 590 672 Marfell, A. E., Seddon .. .. .. — 1,231 Marfell, C. F., Seddon .. .. .. — 256 Marfell, George, Seddon .. .. 469 . 418 Marfell, H. R., Seddon .. .. .. •—• 306 Marfell, R., Seddon .. .. .. 325 Nil Marfell, Richard, Seddon .. .. 1,226 339 Marfell, W. J., Seaview, Seddon .. .. 547 525 Masefield, William N., Ellerton, Blenheim.. 1,600 1,670 Matthews, C., Seddon .. .. .. 950 1,053 McArthur, J. D., Ngaionui, Ward .. 3,060 Nil McConway, J., Cape Campbell, Seddon .. 666 1,463 McConway, J., Seaview, Seddon .. .. 1,240 878 McDonald, P., Kekerangu .. .. —- 5,348 McKee, M., Seddon .. .. .. 472 541 McKenzie, E. W., Ward .. .. 374 471 MoMorrin, T. M., " The Cliffs," Seddon .. 860 1,194 McNabb, W. G., Ward .. .. .. 913 1,028 McRae, A. C., Altimarloch, Blenheim .. 2,517 2,336 McRae, A. M., Aotea, Blenheim .. .. 1,500 Nil McRae, R. J., Seddon .. .. .. 640 560 Merrifield, James, Box 68, Seddon .. 1,384 1,378 Merrifield, John, Seddon .. .. 1,398 1,222 Middlemiss, G. R. and J. W., Jordan .. 1,112 1,214 Moore, E. A. W., Valhalla, Kekerangu .. 2,374 2,406 Moore, K. R. W., Parikawa, Kekerangu .. 1,008 1,227 '

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1028. Awatebb County—continued. Moran, John, Grassmere .. .. 697 713 Morrin, Thomas, Marama, Seddon .. 1,015 1,061 Morrin, W., Ward .. .. .. 1,015 1,325 Morrin, Donald, Soddon .. .. 345 325 Murray, A. J., Woodbank, Clarence Bridge 4,732 4,761 Murray, C. F., Wharanui, Blenheim . . 7,437 7,787 Murray, Isabel V., and Bennett, W. S., — 2,000 " Kulmui," Kekerangu Murray, L. J., Te Rapa, Wharanui, East 1,786 1,820 Coast Murray, Mrs. Elsie G., Woodbank, Clarence 3,099 3,111 Bridge Neal, J. F., Tetley Brook, Seddon .. 1,204 1,314 Nea.l, Thomas, Grassmere .. .. 606 712 Nicolas, J. T. Ward .. .. .. 930 1,282 O'Connor, .Tames P., Ward .. .. 691 545 O'Dwyer, William, Seddon .. .. 683 660 Orchard, Enoch, Seddon .. .. 914 1,130 Oswald, W. L., Duntroon, Jordan .. 1,691 ],730 Palmer, J. C., Blue Mountain (private bag), 4,064 3,804 Kaikoura Parsons, E. G., Mount Victoria, Ward .. 1,319 1,290 Parsons, Freeborn, Benmore, Kaikoura .. 4,000 3,780 Parsons, G. H., Ward .. .. .. 866 968 Parsons, Milo, Kilgrame, Blenheim .. 558 565 Paton, James, Kekerangu I. .. 2,482 2,322 Pattie, Keith, Hauwai, Ward .. .. i 439 498 Patt.ie, R. F., Taimate, Ward .. .. I 439 414 Price, W. H., Ward .. .. .. 20 254 Quirk, John, Ward .. .. .. 164 204 Reid, John, Halden Road, Seddoji .. 335 426 Reiher, F. B., Clarence .. .. .. 230 320 Renwick, Thomas, Dumgree, Seddon .. 7,355 7,502 Richmond, F. H., Richmond Brook, Marama, 10,580 10,406 Seddon Ritson-Thomas, A. (private bag), Tirohanga, 4,369 5,115 Blenheim Roberts, A. G., Ward .. .. .. — 1,385 Roberts, Mrs. Phoebe, Ward .. .. 1,376 Nil Roberts, R. M., Ward .. .. .. 1,830 1,875 Rollason Bros., Kekerangu .. .. 3,230 3.483 Rutherford, A. D., Mt. Gladstone, Blenheim 5,208 5,066 Rutherford, Edmund S., Kekerangu .. 1,928 Nil Rutland, F. H., Seddon.. .. .. 2,370 2,407 Rutland, G. H., Seddon.. .. .. 424 214 Pvyan, Mrs. Mary, Marama, Seddon .. 400 512 Samson, J. M., and Co., Glenlee, Blenheim 5,209 5,260 Schwass, C. F., Seddon .. .. .. 2,683 2,603 Scott, N. P., Seddon .. ... .. 1,517 1,659 Seater, Mrs. A. T., The Parks, Seddon .. 582 678 Sharpe, F. W., Ward .. .. .. 985 1,094 Sharpe, G. H., Ward .. .. .. 1,587 1,526 Shirtliff, J. W., Fairfield Run, Blenheim .. 5,800 5,541 Shirtliff, Mrs. M. A., Langridge, Blenheim 6,469 5,833 Smith, Miss M. E., Seddon .. .. 400 400 Smith, W. A., Upton Downs, Seddon .. ?,445 2,592 Smythe, F. R. (private bag), Kekerangu, 670 971 Blenheim Snowden Bros., Blind River .. .. 1,091 987 Snowden, Edgar, Springlands, Blenheim .. 1,482 2,001 Stevenson Bros., Middlehurst, Upcot .. 4,407 4,145 Stevenson Bros., Upcot, Blenheim .. 8,411 9,185 Stewart, C. E., Seddon .. .. .. 651 844 Tapley, H. L. (c/o C. Tapley, Awapiri -— 4,300 (private bag), Blenheim Taylor, G., Ward . . .. .. 910 925 Taylor, M., Ward .. .. .. 1,012 1,030 Taylor, T. E., Ward .. .. .. 1,069 1,063 Thompson, Mrs. M., Spring Creek .. — 1,520 Thomson, Alexander, Ward .. .. 1,656 1,687 Thomson, H. J., Ward .. .. .. 1,468 1,481 Tregoning, Russell, Seddon .. .. 1,123 1.125 Trolove, B. S., Kekerangu .. .. 1,821 1,955 Trolove, J. W., The Shades, Kekerangu .. 2,452 2,597 Waddy, C. C., Seddon .. .. .. 3,105 3,061 Walker, T. (private bag), Blenheim .. 231 223 Watson, Albert, Tetley Brook, Seddon .. 470 494 Webster, A. E., Seddon.. .. .. 497 (522 Weld, Everard A. (private bag), Blenheim 4,589 4,484 West, A. 1)., River View, Jordan .. 1,183 1 047 West, J. W., Ward .. .. .. — 593 Western Bros., Seddon .. .. .. 2,043 2,297 Wiffen Bros., Napoleon Run, Kekerangu .. 2,300 2,640 Wilkinson, K. F., " Medway Hills," Blenheim 1,933 2,014 Willis, Frank, The Ned, Seddon .. .. 3,727 3,543 Wilson, Daniel, Ward .. .. .. 530 Nil Wooding, A. R., Ward .. .. .. 1,099 997 Wright, G., Seddon .. .. .. 940 1,037 328,061 340,984

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CANTERBURY-KAIKOURA SHEEP DISTRICT. Return showing the Sheepowners and the Number of Sheep and Lambs in each County on the 30th April, 1927, and 30th April, 1928.

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No. of Sheep on April 30,1 April 30, 1927. 1928. KAIKOURA COUNTY (In Northern Subdivision). Acton-Adams, P., Clarence Estate, Kaikoura 21,577 Nil Adair, A. P., Stag and Spey, Kaikoura .. i 934 i 835 Adair, Patrick, Hapuku .. .. 57 71 Aitken Bros., and Arthur, Hapuka, Kai- 4,455 3,374 koura Armstrong and Steele, Stag and Spey, Kai- 2,260 2,340 koura Ashby, H., Rainford Settlement, Kaikoura 25 16 Baker, H. 0., Puhipuhi, Hapuku .. 930 918 Barker, G. H., Kawhai, Kaikoura Suburban 20 50 Barnes, F. L. E., Kaikoura Suburban .. 20 36 Barratt, Henry John, jun., Hapuku .. j 986 975 Beaton, J. T., Kaikoura Suburban .. j 796 724 Beaton, John, Oaro .. .. .. 662 1,015 Beauchamp and Bowron, Kaikoura .. : 2,230 1,739 Blunt, L. P., Lynton Downs, Kaikoura .. 747 820 Boyd, Abraham, Kaikoura .. .. — 59 Boyd, David, jun. (Mangamaunu Property), 402 200 Spring Terrace, Kaikoura Boyd, David, jun., Cornford, Puhipuhi, Kai- j 1,640 1,770 koura Boyd, David W., Lynton Downs, Kaikoura 722 655 Boyd, Guy, Kaikoura .. .. .. 384 385 Boyd, James, D., Kaikoura Suburban .. . — 22 Boyd, James, jun., Kahautara, Kaikoura .. 971 962 Boyd, Jeremiah, Hapuku .. .. 1,740 1,966 Boyd, John Anderson, Puhipuhi, Hapuku.. 900 902 Boyd, Patrick John, Mangamaunu .. 30 51 Boyd, T. J., Post-office, Kaikoura Suburban 2 4 Boyd, Thomas, sen., Kaikoura .. .. 470 487 Broughan, William, Kaikoura .. .. 143 157 Brown, Archibald, Hapuku .. .. 204 208 Brunei, C., Mount Fyffe, Kaikoura Suburban 95 73 Builer, Mrs. Annie, Kaikoura .. .. ! 1,161 1,020 Bullen, Francis William, Lakes, Kaikoura.. | 2,173 2,191 Bullen, Francis William, The Point, Kai- j 457 878 koura Bullen, W. R., The Elms, Kaikoura .. : 6,860 6,236 Campbell, John, Kaikoura .. .. — 80 Chapman, George T., Kaikoura .. .. 3 3 Chapman, Walter W., Kowhai, Kaikoura .. 120 101 Chisnell, Henry Sargeant, Kaikoura Sub- 6 9 urban Cholmondeley, C. E., Hapuku .. .. 696 836 Clarence Estate, Kaikoura .. .. — 22,963 Clarkson, W. B., and Sons (per S. Turner), 2,203 2,258 Flaxhills, Kaikoura Clouston, W. E., and Co., Blenheim .. — 1,135 Crampton, H. D., Puhipuhi .. .. 1,520 1,375 Crawford, J., Tulloch Main, Kaikoura .. — 41 Curry, G. E„ Hundalee.. .. .. 1,170 719 Curtain, J. f Kaikoura .. .. .. 269 294 Dalzell, W. H., Fernleigh, Kaikoura .. 31 23 Davidson, J., Kaikoura .. .. 799 717 Dean, James, Hawke Hills, Kaikoura .. 2,965 2,830 Dee, G., Kaikoura Suburban .. .. 425 381 Douglas, F. M., Blue Duck, Kaikoura .. 1,253 1,340 Eaton, G., Kaikoura .. .. .. 30 29 Eaton, John, Kaikoura .. .. 207 105 Eccles, E. H., Claverley Station, Parnassus 4,070 4,059 Elder, John, Waipapa, Clarence Bridge .. 2,568 2,852 Emms, Frank C., Kaikoura .. .. 253 265 Evans, Charles (Estate of), (per A. C. Renner, 838 763 Trustee), Kaikoura Fairweather, H. A., Hapuku .. .. 1,858 2,017 Farmers' Co-op. Association, Green Hills, 4,236 5,130 Kaikoura Farmers' Co-op. Association, Mount Fyffe, 3,148 1,802 Kaikoura Fernleigh Estate (c/o Farmer' Co-op. Asso- 1,475 995 ciation), Kaikoura Fox, W. S. and Miss S. P. (per G. T. Barrett, 1,476 1,563 Manager), Stag and Spey, Kaikoura

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Kaikouka County —continued. Galway, R. J., Kaikoura Suburban .. ! 55 20 Gibson, Frederick, Box 33, Kaikoura .. 900 900 Gibson, H., Kincaid, Kaikoura .. .. 14 10 Gillet, G. N. H., Hundalee .. .. ! 513 559 Goodwin, Robert, Kaikoura .. .. I 319 215 Gray, Edwin, Box 32, Kaikoura .. .. j 650 653 Gray, G. E., Goose Bay, Kaikoura .. 2,277 1,944 Giay, James, Oaro .. .. .. 2,400 1,793 Gregory, John, Kaikoura .. .. 320 439 Gregory, W. A., Kaikoura .. .. 347 184 Kailes Bros., Hapuku .. .. .. 61 71 J Hamilton, G., Hapuku .. .. .. 780 906 Hamilton, Herbert, Puhipuhi, Hapuku .. 991 994 Harle Bros., Hapuku .. .. .. 566 616 Harnett, John, sen., Hapuku .. .. — 141 Harnett, Mary, Kaikoura .. .. •— 62 Harris, Sidney T., The Grange, Hapuku .. 352 463 Heard, S. C., Kaikoura .. .. .. 2,249 2,350 Howard, Allan. Hapuku .. .. 730 712 Howard, Henry, Kaikoura Suburban .. — 42 Hugonin, R. S., Hundaleo (private bag), Par- 1,891 1,940 nassus Humm, P. S., Fernleigh Settlement, Kai- — 56 koura Inman, John B., Kaikoura .. .. 234 205 Keenan, Alex., Kaikoura Suburban .. 29 51 Kennedy, Lochiel, Kaikoura .. .. 344 Nil Kirby, Mrs. Joanna, Kaikoura Suburban .. 50 Nil Knott, W. E., Kaikoura .. .. 72 66 Lane, T., Goat Hills, Kaikoura .. .. 1,490 1,377 Lawson, Betson, Kaikoura .. .. 180 196 Lawson, J. W. (private bag), Kaikoura .. 6 26 Lee, Charles W., Blue Duck, Kaikoura .. 356 416 Mackle, Mrs. B., Donegal Farm, Kaikoura 1,186 1,484 Suburban Mackle, Francis Henry, Kaikoura Suburban 70 I 80 Mackle, J. J., Kaikoura Suburban .. 260 | 310 McDonald, Alexander, Burnside, Kaikoura 91 119 McGrath, J. J., Glencree, Oaro .. .. 3,027 3,250 McGregor, Islav Ivan, Greenburn, Kai- 1,414 1,220 koura Mclnnes, Alexander, Kaikoura .. .. 120 134 Mclnnes, Mrs. Agnes, Kaikoura .. .. 82 82 Mclnnes, John, Kaikoura .. .. 243 193 McKenzie, Alexander, Kaikoura .. .. 430 504 McTaggart, John, Oaro .. .. 955 ! 925 Milligan, William A., Kaikoura .. .. 1,576 1,523 Milsom, G. S., Kaikoura .. .. 850 600 Monk, Francis J., Hapuku .. .. 2,535 2,235 Morrison, John R., Kaikoura .. .. 611 610 Morton, Adam, Hapuku, Kaikoura .. 206 178 Mounsey, T. R., Mangamaunu .. .. 177 182 Muir and Pegg, Messrs., Kaikoura .. 50 Nil Mundell, W. A., Oaro .. .. .. — 1,342 Nankivell, E. H., Goat Hills, Kaikoura . . 923 924 Olsen, Mrs. L., Kaikoura .. * .. 43 45 Palmer, Glynn M., Kaikoura Suburban .. 10 40 Pannell, Charles, Lynton Downs, Kaikoura 4,790 Nil Park, G., Greenburn, Kaikoura .. .. 1,104 Nil Parker, F. W., Clarence Bridge .. .. 1,770 1,923 Parsons, Edmund, Kincaid Downs, Hapuku 2,221 2,005 Parsons, Ralph, Kaikoura .. .. 953 940 Pearse, Thomas G., Charwell Forks, Kai- 5,040 4,282 koura Peoples, William, Kaikoura .. .. 15 16 Peter, G. S., Moana, Kaikoura .. .. 2,319 1,480 Poole, E. T., Kaikoura .. .. .. 118 151 Pow, John, Ferniehurst Run, Parnassus .. 3,667 Nil Roberts, George H., Quail Downs, Waiau .. 2,220 2,694 Robertson, Harold, Stag and Spey .. 525 465 Robinson, T. H., Stag and Spey, Kaikoura 1,246 1,135 Ryder, C. E., Goat Hills, Kaikoura .. 1,000 1,063 Scales and Orr, Messrs., Lynton Down, — I 2,915 Kaikoura

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Kaikoura County —continued. Scott, Walter (private bag), Dillonsdale, 1,552 j 1,564 Kaikoura Shand, G. E. T., Seaward Valley, Kaikoura 4,346 | 4,440 Slape, Ivanhoe, Kaikoura .. .. 284 j 161 Smart, J. R., Lynton Settlement, Kai- 346 4-29 koura Smith, C. F. 6., Ludstone, Kaikoura .. 1,345 2,899 Smith, E. A. W. (c/o W. Lanyon), Mount 183 Nil • Lud, Kaikoura Smith, George, Rockwood, Kaikoura .. 707 924 Smith, H. R., Fernleigh, Kaikoura .. 152 130 Snushall, H., Greenhills, Kaikoura (Conway 5,154 5,370 Hills Property) Stanford, E. P., (private bag), Christchurch — 826 Stanford, O. B., Oaro .. .. .. 349 312 Stocker, Ernest, Parnassus .. .. 5,017 5,904 Studholme, E. C. (per A. Smith, Manager), 3,599 2,821 Clarence Bridge, Kaikoura Taylors, P. and E., Messrs., Tui Farm, Kai- 87 87 koura Thaeker, J. R. (c/o William Higgins), Puhi- 1,432 1,542 puhi, Kaikoura Tisch, John, Clarence Bridge .. .. 2, 897 2,564 Todhunter, J. E., Glen Alton, Clarence 3,380 3,205 Bridge Trewin, John, Glenstrae (private bag), Par- 2,223 2,181 nassus Trolove, Noel, Puhipuhi .. .. 890 676 Vavascour, E. J. H., Parnassus .. .. — 2,899 Waddy, G. O., Edgcombe (private bag), 1,819 Nil Blenheim Waddy, Q. C., Clarence Bridge, Kaikoura — 748 Wallace, E., Kaikoura .. .. .. 1,420 1,370 Walter, James H., Kaikoura .. .. 659 601 Wareham, Charles, Kaikoura Suburban .. 283 306 Weavers, E. E., Kaikoura .. .. 486 407 Wilson, A. W., Hapuku .. .. 341 431 Wilson, Mrs. L. M., Hapuku .. .. 10 10 Workman, E. H., Oaro .. .. .. 1,241 Nil 185,897 181,087 AMURI COUNTY (In Northern Subdivision). Allan, Mrs. E. S., Rotherham .. .. — 1,800 Allen, W. T., Rotherham .. .. 1,412 Nil Anderson, A., Terako, Waiau .. .. 3,830 4,215 Anderson, Millar, Rotherham .. .. 1,074 1,067 Anderson, W., Waiau .. .. .. 434 385 Anderson, W. F., " Murray Downs," Waiau 1,599 1,745 Atkinson, W. H., Mason Hills, Waiau .. 4,088 3,913 Atkinson, W. H., Woodbank, Hanmer .. 9,500 10,000 Bailey, E. O., Lyndon Settlement, Waiau 1,523 1,707 Baker, A. H., Waiau .. .. .. 1,107 1,731 Baker, A. V., Rotherham .. .. 1,180 1,420 Banks, J. F., Rotherham .. .. 1,200 1,197 Banks, W. D„ Waiau .. .. .. 1,550 1,420 Bean, W. D., Waiau .. .. .. — 488 Beaven Bros., Rotherham .. .. — 1,075 Beaven, C. E. and G. S.. Waiau .. .. 1,339 1,466 Beaven, H. T„ Waiau .. .. .. 923 896 Belton, T. H., Waiau .. .. .. 402 432 Bethell, M., Pahau Pastures, Culverden .. 5,051 4,884 Black, Arthur, Culverden .. .. 290 300 Black, J. W., Culverden .. .. 987 983 Boag, James N., Achray, Rotherham .. 1,372 846 Brimer, William, Rotherham .. .. 28 25 Brown, Mrs. M. A., Denbrae, Waiau .. 1,228 1,374 Buckley Bros., Campsie, Waiau . . .. 408 400 Burbury, E. P. H., Sherwood, Waiau .. 1,407 2,104 Burbury, E. P. H., " Glynn Wye," Culverden — 3,250 Burbury, P., Somerdale, Culverden .. 4,000 5,000 Burrows, E., Culverden .. .. 1,320 j 1,370 Capstick, T., Annan, Waiau .. .. 1,080 1,126 Chaffey, R. A., and Sons, Waiau .. .. 1,381 1,455 Chapman, R. H., Waiau .. .. 896 1,251 Chick, P., Rotherham. .. .. .. 173 108 Cole, F. C., Waiau .. .. .. 406 401 Cole, W. H., Waiau .. .. .. 455 477 Cone, C. F., Waiau .. .. .. 25 72 Croft, F. E. (Estate of), Culverden .. 1,272 595 Dalgety and Co. (per Manager), "Glynn 4,456 Nil Wye," Culverden Dalzell, Leslie, Culverden .. .. 712 392 Dalziel, L. E., Parkvale, Culverden .. 312 800

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Amuri County—continued. Dampier-Crossley, H., Cranford, Rother- 2,377 2,292 ham Dampier-Crossley, M. L., Cranford Downs, 790 560 Rotherham Davies, J. 0., Lyndon, Waiau .. .. 1,528 1,747 Davidson, Miss E. H., St. Leonard's, Culver- — 408 den Davison, Francis (Executors of), Lowry 2,373 2,339 Peaks, Culverden Davison, Hugh R., Balmoral .. .. 792 946 Davison, J. H., (Estate of), St. Leonard's, 64 Nil Culverden Davison, L. H., St. Leonard's, Culverden .. 660 805 Davison, William, Culverden .. .. 2,734 2,806 Deans, Colin, Upper Highfield, Waiau .. 2,478 2,187 Dearden, P., " The Gates," Waiau .. 1,908 2,075 Devine, L., Hanmer Springs .. .. 163 203 Dickson, G. H., Riversdale, Parnassus .. 434 Nil Dowd, F. P., Annan, Waiau .. .. 252 249 Draper, P. S., Culverden .. .. 974 1,337 Dunbar P. R., Waiau .. .. .. 782 853 Dunbar, P. (Executors of), Waiau .. 716 932 Duncan, J. J., Waiau .. .. .. 2,395 2,160 Duncan, R. 0., Glynn Wye, Culverden .. 2,555 Nil Dwyer, D., Balmoral, Culverden .. .. 1,180 1,335 Dwyer, James, Balmoral, Culverden .. 624 i 661 Ensor, C. H., " St. James," Hanmer Springs 1,713 167 Farrow, H. W., Hanmer Springs .. 371 500 Fechney, D., Cheddar Valley, Waiau .. 6,120 7,131 Ferguson, Spencer R., Lyndon, Waiau .. 1,389 1,564 Ferguson, Thomas S. G., Waiau .. .. 2,277 2,410 Fisher, Alfred, Culverden .. .. 1,785 1,852 Fleming, D. S., Sanford, Culverden .. 942 990 Fleming, R. and W., Waiau .. .. 2,436 2,777 Flower, T., Culverden .. .. .. 914 912 Forrester, G. A., Rotherham .. .. 1,391 1,294 Forrester, Jock (c/o J. K. Forrester), Crural — 470 mail), Hawarden Foster, F., Waiau .. .. .. 420 283 Fowler, William L., Hanmer Springs .. 90 83 Fraser, John, Culverden .. .. 5,640 6,230 Gallagher, J. J., Culverden .. .. 943 952 Gardiner Bros., Mount Stewart, Waiau .. 5,451 6,001 Gillespie, G., Culverden .. .. 539 650 Glens of Tekoa (private bag), Christchurch 14,078 14,531 Gorton, W. R., Waiau .. .. .. 1,309 i 1,460 Gould, Roger, The Hermitage, Rotherham.. 2,460 2,588 Gould, Mrs. Valerie, Rotherham .. .. 2,845 3,000 Graham, J. H. (private bag), Balmoral 900 936 Christchurch Grueber, W. F., Culverden .. .. 602 635 Halkett, H., Rotherham .. .. 84 45 Hamilton, Peter, Culverden .. .. 636 667 Hampton, W., Rotherham .. .. 18 29 Hare Bros., Braeside, Culverden .. .. 790 801 Harland, Thomas, Rotherham .. .. 227 235 Harper, Mrs. E., Marran-dellas, Waiau .. 1,142 1,170 Harrison, J. V., Culverden .. .. 835 749 Hart, E., Waiau .. .. .. 12 Nil Hartnell, George, The Willows, Culverden.. 1,653 1,984 Hayes, John, Hurunui .. .. .. 200 205 Henshaw, George, Culverden .. . . 2,020 2,090 Herdman Bros., Lyndon, Waiau .. 1,670 1,758 Hiatt, H. F., Culverden .. .. 3,100 [ 3,258 Hickman, Mrs. E. C„ Hanmer Springs .. 252 530 Higgins, John, (Estate of), Waiau .. 623 657 Hoban, James, Culverden .. .. 624 622 Hoban, R. A., Culverden .. .. 400 451 Ingram, H. S., Culverden .. .. 491 560 Iverach, P., Stroma, Waiau .. .. 810 770 Iverach, P., Harpsdale, Waiau .. .. 510 740 Jamison, R. L., Nukuwai, Rotherham .. 2,664 2,673 Jelfs, George, Rotherham .. .. 570 356 Johns, G. W. T., Culverden .. .. 895 943 Johnston and Stewart, Hossack, Hamner 7,128 8,675 Springs Kennedy, James, Culverden .. .. 805 Nil Kidd, R. A., Waiau .. .. .. 381 423 Kilpatrick, James, Rotherham .. .. 169 180 Kingsbury, L., Balmoral, Culverden .. 473 404 Kingsbury and Boyd, Hanmer Springs .. 690 705 Latter, Edward C., Cloudy Range, Waiau.. 4,907 4,927 Latter, Le Clere, Achray, Rotherham .. 1,003 Nil Latter, Le Clere, Rotherham .. .. 867 2,128 Leach, W. J., Rotherham .. .. 735 907

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No. of Sheep on | April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Amuki County—continued. Little, John (Estate of), Annadale, Waiau .. 2,767 2,477 Lochhead, R., and Son, " Molesworth," 18,827 20,374 Blenheim Lowe, S. W., Waiau .. .. .. — 185 Lunn, Horace, Trelissic, Waiau .. .. 694 1,215 Lunn, E., Hanmer Springs .. .. 30 30 Macdonald, G. R., Balmoral .. .. 3,134 3,210 Macfarlane, D. C., Mount Paul, Waiau .. 5,733 6,161 Maefarlane, J. L., Lyndon Station, Waiau 8,220 7,657 Macfa-rlane, Leslie, Kaiwara, Culverden .. 4,209 3,803 Mannion, T., Knock, Waiau .. .. 997 1,519 Martin, H. G., Puke-iti, Culverden .. 1,030 1,144 Mathieson, Mrs. J., and R., Culverden .. 530 900 McDonald, M., Waiau .. .. .. 1,008 1,035 McDougall Bros., Dunolly, Waiau .. 1,267 1,414 McGillicuddy, Dan, Culverden .. .. 366 373 Mcintosh, D. J., Rotherham .. .. 489 456 McKay, T. W. (private bag), Balmoral, 2,920 1,800 Christchurch MeKie, R., Lyndon Settlement, Waiau .. 850 910 McLaughlin, G., Culverden .. .. 422 354 McMillan, W. B., Culverden .. .. 1,025 1,087 McMillan, W. J., Culverden .. .. 3,060 2,971 McRae, George R., Island Hills (private 6,863 6,237 bag), Christchurch Mercer, R., Waiau .. .. .. 559 681 Milne, R., Culverden .. .. .. 412 403 Morse, Percy, Waiau .. .. .. 2,498 2,401 Munro, W. M., Culverden .. .. 550 700 Murgatroyd, John, Balmoral, Culverden .. 2,674 3,197 Murray, C. R., Korari Downs (private bag), 1,592 1,680 Christchurch Nicholls, W. A., Grampians (private bag), 4,915 4,280 Christchurch Northcote, E. S., Whaleback and 1 Mount 8,000 7,945 Peter, Waiau Northcote, Major, Waiau .. .. 4,572 4,449 Oldfield, E. R., Hanmer Springs .. .. 4,204 4,389 O'Malley, E. J., Waiau .. .. .. 1,422 1,002 Palmer, Henry, Rotherham .. .. 333 257 Parker, J. A., Rotherham .. .. 440 476 Pettigrew, K., Waiau .. .. .. 719 978 Popplewell, George, Rotherham .. .. 641 635 Powis, W. M., Waiau .. .. .. 35 39 Preston, R. A., Culverden .. .. 325 313 Pullan, A. J., Waiau .. .. .. 1,024 959 Quppicich, John, Culverden .. .. — 1,208 Reid, G. J. H., Grassington, Rotherham .. 4,171 4,135 Rhodes, J. H., Palside, Culverden .. 2,235 2,218 Richards, C. L., Annan Settlement, Waiau 518 588 Rinaldi, E., Rotherham .. .. 352 689 Rivers, G. L. and J. P., Hurunui .. 750 700 Roberts, Edward, Culverden .. .. 762 816 Robinson, Mrs. T. C., Mount Palm, Rother- 2,778 1,782 ham Rutherford, D. L., Morna, Culverden .. 2,300 2,641 Rutherford, Duncan (Executors of), Leslie 13,636 14,189 Hills, Culverden Rutherford, G. O., Loehiel, Culverden .. 7,718 7,740 Rutherford, W. 0., jun., Marble Point, 4,807 4,670 Culverden Rutherford, W. 0. (Estate of), Montrose, 5,657 5,909 Culverden Sanderson, J. and G., Rotherham .. 3,514 3,490 Savage, H. W., Waiau .. .. .. 260 584 Savill, E. J., St. Helens, Hanmer .. 40,148 38,039 Sharpe, Herbert, Waiau .. .. 1,084 1,002 Stackhouse, Ernest, Annan, Waiau .. 1,219 1.090 Stevenson, James, St. James, Hanmer — 7,400. Springs Stewart, A., " Wandledowns," Waiau .. 1,422 1,188 Sunckell, A. J., Waiau .. .. .. 706 1,262 Sutherland, R., Glenhope, Culverden .. 6,351 6,030 Thomson, Mrs. L., Rotherham .. .. 133 267 Thomson, P., Culverden .. .. — 1,182 Thomson, T. G., Culverden .. .. 650 697 Topp, H., Rotherham .. ... .. 22 30 Wait, J. A. S., Glen Wye .. .. — 2,500 White, George, Waiau .. .. .. 818 851 Wilkie Bros., Culverden .. .. 454 502 Williams, W. T., Rogerson Run, Hanmer 1,514 1,401 Springs Wilson, J., Culverden .. .. .. 928 805 380,461 398,824

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. CHEVIOT COUNTY (In Northern Subdivision). Abbott, C. G., Cheviot .. .. .. 836 1,044 Anderson, Duncan, Mina .. .. 251 Nil Anderson, Mrs. J. (c/o James Paton), 488 448 Domett Auld, ,T. Alexander, Cheviot .. .. 600 533 Auld, John, Cheviot .. .. .. 580 550 Ayrton,. Edward, Domett .. .. 394 295 Bainbridge, William, jun., Cheviot .. 350 340 Bainbridge, William, sen., Cheviot .. 562 659 Ballantyne, O. M., Mina, Cheviot .. 463 855 Barker, L. (private bag), Ethelton .. 1,080 1,072 Barnes, George (Estate of), Spotswood .. 789 1,014 Barnes, W. H., Cheviot .. .. — 688 Beckett, Isaac, Spotswood .. .. 625 Nil Beckett, James, Spotswood .. .. —• 894 Bosomworth, Mrs. Amelia, Cheviot .. 169 173 Bowley, E., Ridgethorpe, Cheviot .. 289 Nil Brophy, Patrick, Mina .. .. .. 1,235 1,200 Brunton, G. B., Domett .. .. 336 Nil Burgess, Edgar, Cheviot .. .. 270 237 Campbell, Lady (Estate of), Cheviot .. 4,980 5,186 Childs, P. D., Thornbury, Domett .. 497 628 Childs, P. (Trustees of), Fern Hill, Domett.. 1,010 1,245 Clarke, S. A., Cheviot .. .. .. — 110 Coakley, E. P., Cheviot .. .. — 400 Cone, L. W. G., Cheviot .. .. 60 40 Conway, C. P. (Estate of), Ethelton (private 1,001 923 bag), Christchurch Cooper, A. D., Cheviot .. .. .. 2,350 2,388 Cooper, G. B., Domett .. .. .. 1,395 1,390 Cooper, James, Cheviot.. .. .. 1,194 Nil Craighead, A., jun (Estate of), (private bag), 265 396 Christchurch Crampton, G. J., Domett .. .. 567 540 Crossby, C. Dampier, "Glen Albyn," Par- 1,644 1,950 nassus Dalgety, C., Spotswood, Cheviot .. 170 191 Dalgety, Charles William, Mina .. .. 501 492 Daly, Jeremiah, The Lakes, Mina .. 510 509 Daly, W. B., Port Robinson, Cheviot .. 215 250 De Lambert, F. C., Ethelton .. .. 610 gg2 Denton, A. E., Milburn, Domett .. 88] 1 241 Denton, H., Domett .. .. .. 472 443 Douglas, Sholto, Ethelton .. ■ • 1 778 ] 798 Douglas, W. A., Cheviot .. • • 1 756 1 752 Down, A. A., Spotswood .. .. 368 390 Drayton, A. P., One Tree Hill, Parnassus .. 3,250 3 345 Ducie, J., Domett .. .. .. 204 254 Dunphy, Mrs. A. E., Domett .. .. 915 Nil E., Ethelton .. .. .. 1,484 1,465 Edridge, Thomas, Tormore, Cheviot .. 1 300 1 246 Edwards, Mrs. Mary and C. D., Cheviot .. 866 850 Elliot, W. M., Cheviot .. .. .. 348. 506 Elliott, T. E. (rural delivery), Cheviot .. 554 542 Elmslie, James, Cheviot .. .. 159 204 Fitzgibbon, P., Spotswood .. .. 327 : 318 Fitzpatrick, J., Cheviot.. .. .. 1,350 1,340 Fitzpatrick, W. E., Mount Ellen, Cheviot .. 1,358 1^325 Flaherty, Martin, Cheviot .. .. 367 400 Fleming, Clifton, Port Robinson .. .. 910 861 Fleming, John, Cheviot.. .. .. 1,821 1 742 Forbes, G. W., Cheviot .. .. .. 1,450 1,600 Forbes, L., Spotswood .. .. .. 673 745 Forsyth, James, Domett .. .. 307 307 Forsyth, John, Domett .. .. 205 205 Foster, Ian M., Domett .. .. 560 660 Foster, William L., Parnassus .. .. 864 1,334 Geeson, Mrs. Ann, Domett .. .. 509 510 Gibson, A. H., Cheviot .. .. .. 460 699 Gibson, L. M., Cheviot .. .. .. 701 638 Gibson, Stanley, Cheviot .. .. 453 572 Gillanders, A., Domett .. .. .. 1,315 1,225 Gillies, T., Domett .. .. .. 326 410 Harrison, A. (Estate of), Spotswood .. 533 1,063 Harrison, G. H., Spotswood, Cheviot .. 460 873 Hiatt, John H. L., Domett .. .. 1,722 1,701 Hilling, John, Cheviot .. .. .. 376 506 Hogan, John, Domett .. .. .. 141 336 Holton, Charles F., Cheviot .. .. 413 363 Honeybone, E. P., Cheviot .. .. 239 270 Hopkins, W. J. (Estate of), Parnassus .. 1,385 3,240 j Hopkins, W. J., and Sons, Iona, Parnassus 2,542 Nil Hughes, Patrick, Domett .. .. 200 50 Hyde, A. C., Domett .. .. .. 1,507 1,400 Hyde Bros., Ngaroma, Parnassus .. 1,632 1,700

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Cheviot County—continued. Hyde, W. C. (private bag), Beckenham 3,622 3,250 Hills, Christchurch Hymes, Thomas, Parnassus .. .. — 1 aO Jackman, C. E., Dinda, Cheviot .. .. 433 500 Jackman, Mrs. J. M., Domett .. .. 153 185 Jackman, J. D., Domett .. .. — 386 Jackman, Mrs. M. J., Domett .. .. 672 850 Jackman, W. F., Domett .. .. 357 433 Kelly, H. J. G., Spotswood .. .. 306 275 King, H., Conway Flat .. .. 175 195 King, Thomas E., Spotswood .. .. 555 650 Leaman, H. D., Spotswood .. .. 190 206 Leaman, Mrs. M. E., Riversend, Parnassus 400 347 Macdonald, G. R., Lowry Hills, Cheviot .. 4,172 4,531 Maefarlane, A. M., The Lanacost, Parnassus 2,203 2,936 Macfarlane, D. G., Rafa Downs, Parnassus 2,330 3,615 Maefarlane, H. M., Hawkeswood, Parnassus 1,972 2,222 Macfarlane, J. F., Hawkeswood (private 2,013 2,219 bag), Christchurch Macfarlane, J. K., The Sisters, Parnassus .. 1,409 2,319 Macfarlane, Leslie, Ethelton .. .. 5,500 5,330 Macfarlane, Miss A. R., Glen Colwyn 1,607 1,716 (private bag), Christchurch Macfarlane, Miss F. A., Hawkeswood, Par- 2,092 2,333 nassus Macfarlane, W. A., Hawkeswood, Parnassus 1,855 2,077 Martin, B. B., Domett .. .. .. 1,625 1,580 McAdam, John, Domett .. .. 726 981 McCully, H. S., Cheviot .. .. — 153 McDonald, D. G., Cheviot .. .. ■—• 259 McDougall, R. E., Brookdale, Parnassus .. 2,987 3,103 McDowell, W., Cheviot... .. ., 6 8 McGiffert, A., Cheviot .. .. .. 342 481 McLachlan, A., Parnassus .. .. 914 840 McLaren, D., Cheviot .. .. .. 867 1,152 McLean, James, Cheviot .. .. — 87 McPherson, J., and Sons, Cheviot .. 1,408 1,869 Meikle, A. W., Cheviot .. .. .. — 367 Milliken and Johnson, P.O. Box 799, Christ- — 1,059 church Milne, D. H., Phoebe (private bag), Christ- 403 588 church Morgan, D., Mina .. .. .. —• 228 Mowat, Charles A., Cheviot .. .. 1,755 1,748 Mulcock, E. (Estate of), Cheviot .. — 2,351 Murray, Joseph, Leadervale, Parnassus .. 2,499 Nil O'Boyle, P. F. (Estate of), Domett .. 765 620 O'Connor, D., Cheviot .. .. .. 275 204 Page, A. E., Cheviot .. .. .. — 255 Pain, J. C., Cheviot .. .. .. 672 682 Pain, W. T., Cheviot .. .. .. 1,517 1,515 Parker, T., Parnassus .. .. .. 284 442 Paton, J., Domett .. .. .. 593 734 Petrie, James, jun., Domett .. .. — 398 Pettengil], S. E., Spotswood .. .. 52 Nil Robinson, T. C., Rotherham .. .. 1,894 2,896 Robinson, W. H., Domett .. .. — 1,447 Rodger, W. J., Ethelton .. .. 445 490 Rutherford, Erik, Inverness, Parnassus .. 5,002 5,010 Rutherford, G. L., Connemara, Parnassus .. 4,195 4,831 Rutherford, Mrs. Emily, Mendip Hills, Par- 460 540 nassus Rutherford, Mrs. Norah, " Kilanour," Par- 600 641 nassus Rutherford, Norman, Mendip Hills, Par- 10,980 12,701 nassus Sargent, F., Cheviot .. .. .. ■— 203 Searr Bros., Mina .. .. .. 208 286 Sloss, A. W., Cheviot .. .. .. — 1,450 Sloss, R, Cheviot .. .. .. 2,667 1,687 Smith, D. W., Leamington, Spotswood .. 1,870 2,105 Smith, F. H., Spotswood .. .. 372 374 Spanger, L. O., Cheviot.. .. .. — 250 Stevenson, Thomas, Ben Cruachan, Spots- 4,982 4,443 wood Stevenson, Thomas, Fenwick Farm, Spots- 807 1,582 wood Stocker, A., Spotswood .. .. 605 948 Tate, Frank, Conway Flat, Parnassus .. 1,085 1,020 Taylor, Harvey, Domett .. .. 406 391 Taylor, J., Cheviot .. .. .. ■— 26 Taylor, T. M. (Estate of), Cheviot .. 276 201 Teague, L. Frank, Koranga, Domett .. 460 517 Thomson, Mrs. Isabella, Spotswood .. 295 373

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Cheviot County—continued. Tulley, S. H., Cheviot .. .. .. 270 107 Tweedie, Andrew, Cheviot .. .. 194 160 Upritehard, Ellis, Cheviot .. .. — 1,240 Upritchard, James, Domett .. .. 558 496 Upritehard, John, Domett .. .. 780 700 Upritchard, Miss S., Domett .. .. 120 126 Upston, F. H., Spotswood .. .. 484 551 Walmsley, John W., Spotswood .. .. 212 144 Walton and Dickson, Cheviot .. .. 519 557 Webb, John S., Mina .. .. .. 304 337 Westenra, R. G. G., Cheviot .. .. 1,862 1,902 Westland, C. J., Glen Muick, Ethelton .. 1,822 i 1,964 White, C., Venlaw, Cheviot .. .. 469 498 , White, Isaac, Cheviot .. .. 1,102 1,108 White, Mrs. Martha (c/o Messrs. Williamson 3,395 3,371 and White, Solicitors, Cashel Street, Christchurch) Wilkinson, T., jun., Parnassus .. 356 638 Wilkinson, T. H., Spotswood .. .. 2,259 2,802 Wilson, F. S., Cheviot .. .. .. ■— 19 Winskill, J. D. E., Cheviot .. .. 1,430 1,430 Winskill, Mrs. M., Cheviot .. .. 1,350 1,350 170,534 190,092 WAIPARA COUNTY (In Northern Subdivision). Acton-Adams, Herbert, Tipapa (private bag), 4,785 6,466 Christchurch Allan, A. and T., Waikari .. .. 1,340 2,127 Allan, Alexander, Rockvale, Waikari .. 1,268 1,389 Anderson, E. C. and W. T., Dalmeny 1,094 1,142 Park, Woodgrove Anderson, H. M., Waikari .. .. 1,677 1,727 Anderson, William, Mason's Flat.. .. 192 231 Anderson, W. B., Hawarden .. .. 514 591 Anderson, W. B., Hawarden .. .. 515 Nil Antill, W., Waipara .. .. .. 215 226 Archer, F. C., Weka Pass, Waikari .. 1,411 1,947 Armitage, H. L., Omihi.. .. .. 724 Nil Arres, George, Waikari .. .. .. 638 703 Bailie, George and Robert, Waikari .. 950 875 Baker, E. P. W., Hawarden .. .. 223 325 Baker, T. N., Waipara .. .. .. 916 915 Bamford, Mrs., Hurunui .. .. 1,723 1,765 Barker, G. T., Woodgrove .. .. 936 912 Barnes, A. H., Rossendale, Waipara .. 1,168 1,066 Barrett, F. E., Woodgrove .. .. 1,603 1,089 Baxter, James, Omihi .. .. .. 683 694 Baxter, William, Omihi.. .. .. 5)1 589 Bentley, James, Hawarden .. .. 92 94 Berry, J. W., Omihi .. .. .. 596 492 Bethell, M., Tipendean (private bag), 3,221 3,211 Christchurch Bishell, D., The Peaks .. .. .. 238 242 Bishell, V., Medbury .. .. .. — 241 Black and Wright (per D. S. Wright), Wai- 1,682 1,046 para Black, Andrew, Waikari .. .. 812 989 Black, L. R., Waikari .. .. .. 1 681 669 Blake, W. C., Woodgrove .. .. 822 916 Blakeley, A. J., " Clifton," Waikari .. 2,188 2,091 Blunden, B. L., Waikari .. .. 1,333 1,300 Brice, R. J. S., Hawarden .. .. 114 143 Brooker, C. S., Medbury .. .. 271 536 Brooker, H. H., Medbury .. .. 248 257 Brooker, Mrs. Elizabeth, Hawarden .. 296 355 Brown, C. T., (rural mail), Waipara .. — 880 Bruce Bros., Waikari .. .. .. 1,071 1,097 Burrows, C., Omihi .. .. .. 1,130 1,173 Burrows, S., Omihi .. .. .. 1,397 1,560 Burt, H. D., Hawarden.. .. .. 168 173 Busch, Misses M. and F., Sulphur Springs, 1,635 1,455 per Mrs. Wilson, 164 Papanui Road, Christchurch Butler, P., Medbury .. .. .. 269 261 Byrch, A. W., Motunau .. .. 3,316 2,798 Byrch, II., Motunau .. .. .. 703 676 Byrch, J. W., Motunau .. .. 1,670 1,349 Byrch, Miss Winifred, Motunau .. .. 213 251 Cameron, Angus, Waipara .. .. 345 295 Campbell, A. M., Omihi.. .. .. 423 410 Campbell, Charles R., Davaar, Motunau .. 4,738 4,623 Campbell, Keith McK., The Peaks, Hawarden 481 599

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No. of Sheep oil April 30, April 30, 1027. 1028. 1 i I Waipara County—continued. Campbell, L. H., Motunau .. .. 4,559 4,224 Campbell, N. D., Greta Paddock, Motunau 1,752 1,582 Campbell, N. D., Glendhu, Motunau .. 4,633 4,734 ■ Carney, W. J., Omihi .. .. .. — 1,472 Carr, H. M., Glenallen, Waikari .. .. 2,110 2,035 Chapman, J. O., Omihi .. .. 1,103 1,097 Christian, E. E. (Estate of), Hawarden .. 718 817 Clarkson, Montgomery, and Todhunter, 1,170 1,527 Waikari Clifford, Sir G. H., Stonyhurst, Seargill .. 10,741 10,522 Coe, C. H., Seargill .. .. .. 500 528 Conway, A. J., Waipara .. .. 1,026 1,235 Cooper, R., Waipara .. .. .. 175 196 Costello, F. M., Hawarden .. .. 218 133 Costello, James, The Peaks .. .. 279 233 Costello, Thomas, Masons Flats, Hawarden 194 154 Cowie, A., Woodgrove .. .. .. 1,401 1,442 Cowie and White, Woodgrove .. .. 560 563 Cox, J. W. M. (Trustees of), Hawarden .. 286 Nil Crean, T., The Peaks .. .. .. 553 546 Crean, William, Woodgrove .. .. 10 72 Croft, J. W., Hawarden .. .. 451 209 Croft, T. A., Omihi .. .. .. 2,040 2,054 Cunningham, D. J., Bredwardine, Hawarden 1,371 1,432 Dalgety, B. G., Woodgrove .. .. 2,615 2,397 Dalzell, A. H., Woodgrove .. .. 390 324 Dalzell, Alexander, Box 1, Hawarden .. 1,302 1,329 Dalzell, Frederick D., Hawarden .. 630 766 Dalzell, J., Medbury .. .. .. 306 376 Dampier, H. M. C., and Crossley, Stonyroyd, 210 680 Hawarden Dampier, H. M. C., Eskhead, Hawarden . . 11,180 12,916 Davis, H. R., Waipara .. .. .. 612 582 Davis, N., Waipara .. .. .. 225 217 Deans, Maxwell, Kilmarnock (private bag), 2,078 1,997 Christchurch Denton, A. E., Lower Charltons, Domett .. 1,335 Nil Doak, E. D., Hawarden .. .. 470 473 Doak, James, Hawarden .. . . 400 506 Dobson, R., jun., Seargill .. .. 86 141 Dougall, J. F., Waikari .. . . — 217 Douglas, H. B. (private bag), Greta, 1,266 1,275 Seargill Douglas, James, 26 Hackthorne Road, 1,753 1,766 Christchurch Dron, Mrs. Mary J., Waikari .. .. 385 450 Dwyer, D., Horsley Downs, Hawarden .. 536 375 Dwyer, E. J., Culverden .. .. 466 452 Earl, A. T., Waikari .. .. .. 137 156 Earl, W. J. J., Waikari .. .. 365 Nil Earl, W. J. J., Woodgrove .. .. — i 852 Earl, W. T., Box 21, Waikari .. .. 747 760 Earl, William (Estate of), Waikari .. 1,000 900 Earshman, Archibald, Hitchin Hills, Wai- 3,783 3,979 kari Edwards, T. W., Amberley .. .. 1,825 1,936 Elliot, W., Motunau .. .. .. 1,373 1,324 England, E. H., Waipara ... .. — 660 Ensor and McCracken (private bag), Pendle 1,632 1,683 Hill, Christchurch Ensor, Edward, Lammermoor, Domett .. 1,506 1,727 Evans Bros., Tarnua, Woodgrove .. 4,421 j 4,495 Fahey, E. G., Hawarden .. .. 187 ! 186 Fairbairn, A., Seargill .. .. .. 1,120 1,020 Ferguson, B., Gowan Hill, Waikari .. 1,324 1,318 Fincham Bros., Waikari .. .. 1,500 Nil Fincham, H. E., Broxton, The Peaks .. 1,474 1,585 Fincham, H. E., Ti Kouka, The Peaks .. 593 949 Fitzsimmons Bros., Greta Vale (private bag), 3,160 3,160 Christchurch Fitzsimmons, John, Bankfield, Domett .. 1,855 1,942 Fleming, John, Cheviot .. .. 1,020 1,260 Fletcher, Edmund, Medbury .. .. 650 812 Forrester, J. K., Hawarden .. .. 1,398 1,583 Forrester, W. A., Waikari .. .. 1,870 1,650 Forrister, J. A., Harwarden .. .. 569 633 Foster, C., Glenmore, Omihi .. .. 1,721 2,101 Fox, C. D., Foxdown, Seargill .. .. 3,492 2,878 Francis, A., Omihi .. .. .. 357 407 Fraser, F. J. A., Amberley .. .. 615 812 Fraser, J. W., Mount Benger, Hurunui .. 2,438 2,462 Fulton and Garrett, Seargill Hills, Soar- 3,211 3,412 gill Galletley, C. (rural mail), Hurunui .. — 56 Gardiner, Albert G., Seargill .. . . 900 889

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 80, 1927. 1928. Waipaka County—continued. Gardiner, D. C., Waipara .. .. 1,531 1,677 Gardiner, Eric, Vulcan Downs, Motunau .. 3,150 3,151 Gardner, Edward, Scargill .. .. 690 765 Gardner, Thomas N., Scargill .. .. 1,000 1,000 Garland, D., Waikari .. .. .. 1,536 Nil Gates, T., Highview (rural mail), Hawarden —- 1,490 George, Mrs., Waipara .. .. . — 500 Gibb, George, Motunau .. .. 887 841 Gibb, J. L., Motunau .. .. .. j 560 510 Gibb, R. M., Petuna, Motunau .. .. j — 403 Gibb, S. B., Motunau .. .. ..I 1,803 1,706 Gilbert, William, Medbury .. .. j 1,800 2,479 Giles, A. H., Omihi .. .. .. 459 Nil Ginders, H. S., Medbury ,. .. 10 149 Glennie, E., Waipara . . .. .. 240 319 Gray, G., Medbury .. .. .. — 238 Gray, Miss Mary Ann, Medbury .. .. 252 Nil Greenwood, G. IX, Teviotdale, Amberley .. 7,455 8,385 Greig and Son, Waikari.. .. .. 797 864 Greig, G. A., Scargill .. .. .. 400 428 Greig, G. G., Motunau .. .. .. 675 885 Greig, Mrs., Mount Mason, Woodgrove .. 3,513 3,377 Grimwood, E. A., Hawarden .. .. 799 757 Gummell, J., jun., Hawarden .. .. 306 396 Hall, T., Waikari .. .. .. 523 Nil Hare, G., Waipara .. .. .. 351 484 Harris, Charles, Omihi .. .. .. 436 406 Harrison, C. E., Scargill .. .. j 725 955 Harrison, E. O., The Deans, Amberley .. j — 2,108 Harrison, H. W., Omihi .. .. 590 683 Harrison, J. W., Motunau .. .. 1,462 1,734 Hassall, Thomas, Waikari .. .. | 334 335 Hay and Orchard, Woodgrove .. • • 3,392 2,935 Heasley, James, Hawarden .. .. 731 853 Henderson, Mrs. J. R., Motunau .. 69 66 Hewett, W. N., The Peaks .. .. 247 400 Hoban, B. L., Waikari .. .. .. 610 706 Hodgen, Messrs. A. and J. (rural mail), 1,306 1,317 Hawarden Holder, E. L., Hawarden .. .. I 78 82 Honeybone, W. P., Waikari .. .. 200 242 Hunt, A. E., Waipara .. .. .. 386 394 Inch, H. B., Omihi .. .. .. 427 435 Inch, H. V., Hawarden .. .. .. 682 682 Inkson, A. J. W., Waikari .. .. 1,166 1,268 Innocent, Thomas, Hawarden .. .. 136 150 Iverach, C. W., Mount Arden, Hawarden .. 1,175 1,150 Iveraeh, T. F., Waiau .. .. .. 1,100 1,123 Jennings, Mrs. E. G., Waipara .. .. 617 Nil •Johnston, E. W., Woodgrove .. .. 383 362 Johnston, R. B., Waikari .. .. 3,422 3,416 Jones, John, (rural mail), Hawarden .. 530 584 Kellock, R. B., Farmer, Hawarden .. 1,014 1,064 Kennedy, D., The Peaks .. .. 227 324 Kermeen, J. J., Hawarden .. .. 637 646 Kidd, A. A., Woodgrove .. .. 476 Nil King, L. R., Waipara .. .. .. 180 353 King, Mrs. Isabella Rosa, Waipara .. 256 191 Lambie, John, Scargill .. .. .. 386 395 Lance, T. D., Hawarden .. .. 290 109 Lane, L. H., c/o Pyne and Co., Cashel Street, 1,340 1,324 Christchurch Leach, W. J., Scargill .. .. .. 1,259 1,383 Little, Henry, Mount Vulcan and Cotswold, 6,440 ■ 6,415 Omihi Little, II. T., Glenorchy, Woodgrove .. 513 493 Little, H. T., Huihui, Woodgrove .. 2,255 2,235 Little, R. and J., Omihi .. .. 2,834 2,540 Little, Robert, Omihi . .. .. 615 660 Loekhead, R. R., Scargill .. .. 526 Nil Lockhead, R. W., Omihi .. .. 2,017 2,096 Loucey, D., Waikari .. .. .. 72 90 Love, A., Omihi .. .. .. 454 660 Lukey, E. H, Waikari .. .. .. 845 854 Lukey, F. W. C., Waikari .. .. 994 958 Lukey, Misses R. and E. M., Waikari .. — 337 Lynsky, John, Hawarden .. .. 136 Nil Macfarlane, Mrs. M., The Lakes, Hawarden 2,228 3,070 Macfarlane, Mrs. M. F., Waikari .. .. 5,036 5,286 Mackintosh, William, and Sons, Waipara .. 2,140 2,072 Mahon, E. W., Hawarden .. .. 104 673 Maling, T. J., Scargill .. .. .. 954 742 Manning, E. and R., Hawarden .. .. — 29 Maskew, T. S., Waipara .. .. 482 Nil Mason, C. E., Mason's Flat, Hawarden .. 790 749

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1»28. Waipaka County—continued. Mason, E. and W., Mason's Flat, Woodgrove 1,725 1,796 Mason, F. E. (Estate of), Woodgrove .. 610 715 Matson, Keith, Waikari .. .. 75 65 Matthews, H. T„ Waikari .. .. 774 752 Maxwell, J. R., Motunau .. .. 1,630 1,702 McAdam, James C., Waikari .. .. 296 200 McAdam, R., Motunau .. .. .. 235 225 McDonald, D. A., " StaSa," (rural delivery), 459 475 Waipara McDonald, T. D., Soargill .. .. 1,000 998 McElwain, E. A., Medbury .. .. 23 Nil McEvedy Bros, (private bag), Christchurch 2,215 2,157 McFarlane, Peter, Woodgrove .. .. 800 Nil McGowan, R., Waikari .. .. .. 380 349 McGuckin, W. J., Waipara .. .. 210 279 McKay, Donald, Hurunui .. .. 2,244 2,291 McKeegan, C., Hawarden .. .. 787 713 McKenzie, H. A., Waipara .. .. 1,321 2,164 McLachlan, D., Omihi .. .. .. 352 752 MeLelland, Claud, Soargill .. .. 800 470 McLelland, Erank, Soargill .. .. 902 810 McMillan, J. M., Waikari .. .. 1,640 1,830 MoRae, W. and E., Waikari .. .. 1,670 1,646 Meares, H. O. D., Waipara .. .. 2,570 2,302 Meehan, N. J., Woodgrove .. .. 3,316 3,250 Meikel, John, Motunau .. .. 876 923 Miles, Oscar, Hawarden .. .. 34 14 Mowat, Alex., Waikari .. .. .. 1,905 1,960 Mulligan, E. J., Hawarden .. .. 750 780 Munro Bros., Lake Taylor, Amberley .. 4,900 5,010 Munro, J. H., Omihi .. .. .. 757 1,301 Munro, Miss P. V., Amberley .. .. 300 400 Murray, H. V., Roto-iti, Scargill .. 1,556 1,700 Murray, Thomas (Estate of), Medbury .. 641 608 Neeve, William, Allendale, Hawarden .. 2,077 2,109 O'Carrol, John, Birchdale, Woodgrove .. 1,700 1,347 O'CarroI, John, Woodgrove .. .. 1,335 1,000 O'Carrol. John, Woodgrove .. .. 2,335 2,683 O'Connor, P., Hawarden .. .. 197 232 Overton, Mrs. H. M. (private bag), Greta, 2,744 2,564 Christchurch Pannett, G. 0., Scargill .. .. 816 847 Pannett, J. A., Woodgrove .. .. 3,095 Nil Parnham, L. H., Scargill .. .. 1,398 1,420 Parsons, F. J. D., Waipara .. .. —■ 576 Penfold, A. A., Box 13, Waipara.. 1,307 Nil Philpott, C., Hawarden .. .. 469 1,090 Pierce, W. E., Hawarden .. .. 94 98 Piercy, H. H., Hawarden .. .. 355 398 Pilcher, M. L. and J. E., Woodgrove .. 153 225 Pohl, F. A., Woodgrove .. .. 184 155 Power, Frederick, Hawarden .. .. 430 440 Powsey, Mrs. M. J., Woodgrove .. .. 4,777 4,780 Quigley, F., Waipara .. .. .. 661 596 Quigley, J. and F., The Peaks .. .. 1,099 1,324 Reece, E. B., Hawarden .. .. 223 278 Reese, Alfred, Woodgrove .. .. 1,641 1,667 Reese, H. A., Woodgrove .. .. 395 379 Reese, L. A., Heathstock, Woodgrove .. 416 390 Relph Bros., Broxton, Hawarden .. 1,794 1,773 Rivers, Mrs. C. L., Brookville, Medbury .. 357 400 Roberts, F., Scargill .. .. .. 362 484 Roberts, T. E. L., 12 Nelson Street, New 800 968 Brighton Robinson, E. A., Waitohi Peaks, Hawarden 650 Nil Rollo, J. A., Medbury .. ... .. 788 687 Ross, J. B., Waikari .. .. .. 100 209 Russell, J. T., Omihi .. .. .. 605 1,278 Rutherford, G., Waitohi Peaks, Hawarden 2,223 2,387 Rutherford, G. L., McDonald Downs, Wood- 9,504 10,858 grove Rutherford, L. A., Haydon Downs and 4,729 4,569 Woodgrove Properties, Woodgrove Saundereock, Charles, Waipara .. .. 130 143 Saunderson, Mrs. S. E., The Peaks .. 127 217 Scott, H. L., Waikari .. .. .. 150 Nil Shaw, D. M. (Estate of), Woodgrove .. 395 390 Shields, A. T., Hawarden .. .. 256 Nil Shields, T. A. (Estate of), Riverside, Wood- 968 1,297 grove Shimmin, E. Henry, Waikari .. .. 1J7 226 Sidey, D., Woodgrove .. .. .. 2,242 2,299 Sloss, J., Omihi .. .. .. 1,945 2,777 Smellie, J. S., Melrose, Hawarden .. — 1,223 Smith, B. McK., Hawarden .. .. 664 616

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Waipaka County—continued. Souter, J. S., Domett .. .. .. — 1,462 Stackhouse, A. W., Omihi . . .. 196 240 Stackhouse, William, Omihi .. .. 885 820 Steel, J. B., Virginia, Woodgrove .. 3,270 3,462 Steel, J. B., Waipara .. .. .. 950 Nil Stewart, Jasper (Estate of), Seargill .. 2,829 3,272 Stokes, M. H., Hawarden .. .. 741 738 Stone, A., Seargill .. .. .. — 670 Stringer, E., Amberley .. .. .. 1,800 1,840 Symonds, Harold, Omihi .. .. 203 280 Symonds, R. L., Omihi .. .. 648 590 Taylor, E. S., Waipara .. .. .. 1,228 1,233 Taylor, F. T., Mount Cass, Waipara .. 882 820 Thompson, Mrs. Alice L., Waipara .. 933 816 Thornley, S., Medbury .. . . .. 636 478 Todd, A., Waipara .. .. 3,597 2,634 Todd, Bruee, Waipara .. .. .. 297 297 Tomlinson, George, Motunau .. .. 507 579 Trounce, Charles, Waikari .. .. 712 800 Trounce, F. C., Waikari .. .. 306 400 Turner, W. H., Waikari .. .. 3,210 3,427 Uren, A. S., Waipara .. .. .. 559 660 Walker, Thomas, Waipara .. .. 382 427 Warwick, J. W., Hawarden .. .. 256 406 Webley, T. IJ., Serrat Downs, Omihi .. 1,375 1,663 Weld, J., Waikari .. .. .. 215 375 White, William, Woodgrove .. .. 663 641 Whyte, Alexander S., Glenmark, Waipara .. 432 532 Whyte, J. G., Waipara .. .. .. 391 445 Wilke, William, Omihi .. .. .. 281 484 Wilkie, H. O., Omihi .. .. .. 266 Nil Wilkinson, B. E., Domett .. .. 1,223 1,320 Wilkinson, Mrs. R. J., Domett .. .. 1,588 1,556 Wilks, A. B. E., Hawarden .. .. 481 460 Wilson, J. F. Cracroft, Kanuku, Hawarden 2,638 2,577 Wright, D. G„ Waipara .. .. 2,392 1,190 Wright, John, Hawarden .. .. 50 55 Wright, J. W., Hawarden .. .. 102 102 Wright, R., The Peaks .. .. .. 352 528 Wright, Richard, Woodgrove .. .. 1,166 1,177 Wright, W. L., Hawarden .. .. 983 1,103 Wyllie, John, Omihi .. .. .. 1,123 1,375 Wyn-Williams, Bryan, Waipara .. .. 1,150 1,159 382,486 394,661 KOWAI COUNTY (In Northern Subdivision). Allison, William, Amberley .. .. 175 181 Amberley Racing Club (c/o Mr. A. George), — 202 Waipara Andrew, P. J., Greyburn, Amberley .. — 1,083 Armstrong, R., Amberley .. .. — 548 Ashworth Bros., Sefton .. .. •• 1 514 1,842 Ashworth, James, Sefton .. • • 3 055 3 760 Bain, James, Amberley .. • • 1 837 2 399 Batchelor, W. A. (rural delivery), Sefton .. 126 Nil Batchelor, W. J., Wychingham, Balcairn .. 653 Beattie, Elijah, Ashley .. .. .. 204 194 Booth, G. T., North Loburn .. .. 44. 47 Bowker, J. B., Amberley .. .. 2 116 2 115 Boyee, S. D., Amberley.. .. .. 173 236 Boyee, William, Amberley .. .. JOO 85 Briggs, W., Amberley .. .. .. 573 694 Brock, A. (Broomfield Property), Amberley 604 676 Burrell, W., Ashley Bank- .. .. 240 206 Busch, A. H., Amberley .. .. 417 §73 Busch, F. A., Newland, Amberley .. 398 485 Busch, H. H., Box 14, Amberley.. .. 198 544 Casserley, T., Loburn .. .. .. 30 31 Coleman, F. P., Riverside, Amberley .. 609 646 Collie, Edward, Sefton .. .. .. 70 271 Collie, R., Ashley Bank .. .. 47 199 Cook and Wyllie, Amberley .. .. 835 900 Courage, F. H., Seadown .. .. 2,629 2,787 Croft, Frank F., Sefton .. .. 159 457 Croft, J. F., Mount Brown, Amberley .. 2,658 3 183 Dalzell, A. McC., Sefton .. .. 411 '421 Davis, N. L., Amberley.. .. .. 140 192 Dixon, G. M., Amberley .. .. 848 885 Donald, W. F., Amberley .. .. 223 237 Douds, J. F., Sefton .. .. .. 237 277 Douds, James, Ashley .. .. .. 620 662 Douglas, E. and G. M., Amberley .. 3,435 3,550 Eder, Walter, Saltwater Creek .. ., 154 165

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1027. 1928. KowAi County—continued. Elderton, H. T., Amberley .. .. 4 4 Fairweather, J. A., Amberley .. . . 333 437 Farquhar, F. J., Amberley .. ,. — 243 Feathery, Thomas, Amberley .. .. 307 226 Ferguson, George, Sefton .. .. 88 165 Fleming, John, Mount Gray, Balcairn .. 1,112 1,271 Ford, T., Amberley .. . . .. 43 40 Forrester, M. B., Karetu Downs, Woodgrove 2,944 2,904 Fulton, Gordon (c/o Mitchell and Aldridge), 74 Nil Chris tchurch Gardner, S. H., Pine Grove, Amberley .. 1,637 2,119 Gates, Edward, Amberley .. . ■ 865 1,040 Gates, T., Amberley .. .. .. — 336 George, A. S., Waipara .. .. 1,839 1,170 Girls' College, Amberley .. .. 80 16 Grant, P., Berridale, Amberley .. .. 1,421 Nil Habgood, W. F., Balcairn .. .. 142 413 Hadler, H. H., Amberley .. .. 201 289 Hadler, J. H. M., Amberley .. .. 646 553 Harris, G. A. W. (Royal mail), Sefton .. 368 447 Harrison, E. O., The Deans, Amberley .. 2,179 Nil Harrison, R. J., Amberley .. .. 1,505 1,597 Hibbard, T. G., Balcairn .. .. 194 97 Hislop, A. R., Amberley .. . • 130 206 Hotehkin, J., Amberley.. .. .. 66 68 Hunter, G. W., Balcairn .. .. 3 42 Hunter, Robert, Broomfield, Amberley .. 356 345 Hurley, H., Balcairn .. .. .. 399 353 James Bros., Sefton .. .. .. 581 653 James, J. H., Amberley .. .. 816 863 James, W. and T. H., Leithfield .. .. 540 930 Jamieson, Henry, Balcairn .. .. 457 497 Johnston, F. W., Amberley .. .. 1,418 1,500 Kelcher, W. A., Balcairn .. .. 339 257 Lang, Frederick, Sefton .. .. 170 50 Lang, H., Sefton .. .. .. 166 201 Lawrence, A. J., Amberley .. .. 2,000 2,060 Lewis, C. E., Sefton .. .. .. — 8 Marcholl, M. R. J., Amberley .. .. 1,349 1,488 Mathers, John W., Saltwater Creek .. 435 334 Matthews, W., Ashley . . .. .. 51 40 May, Fred., Leithfield .. .. .. 92 45 May, H., Leithfield .. .. .. 266 374 McAdam Bros., Balcairn .. .. 411 521 McCrenor, David, Ashley .. .. 72 149 McFarlane, William, Amberley .. .. 15 7 McGiffert, Francis, Sefton .. .. 42 77 McGowan, Samuel, Sefton .. .. 40 19 McLean, G. A., Amberley .. .. 2,601 2,672 McLean, G. N., Glasnevin, Amberley .. 1,601 1,149 McLean, H. H., Ardross, Amberley .. 679 800 Morris, P. Mc.F., Amberley .. . . — 1,409 O'Brien, D., Amberley .. .. .. 75 92 O'Connor, M., Balcairn .. .. .. 31 170 Page, G. R., Waipara .. - • • 705 581 Paterson, William A., The Kennels, 177 198 Amberley Payne, Edwin A., Amberley .. .. 181 561 Peach, Robert, Ashley Park .. .. 155 254 Penfold, F. A. H„ Leithfield .. .. 41 37 Redmayne, W. L., Amberley .. .. 21 655 Reeves, E. R., Leithfield .. .. 26 92 Retallick, J., Amberley .. .. 431 470 Retallick, Thomas, Amberley .. .. 116 144 Rhodes, Sir Robert Heaton, Sefton .. 379 449 Ritchie, K. A., Ashley .. .. .. — 108 Robertson, J. A., Balcairn .. .. 205 248 Rodgers, J. J., Amberley .. .. j 166 175 Rowe, J. (rural mail), Sefton .. .. — 176 Rubbock, L. H., Amberley .. .. 766 1,189 Russell, J. S., Leithfield .. .. 64 81 Rutherford, S. E., Amberley .. .. 3,250 2,905 Schaffer, John, Sefton .. .. .. 1,647 1,897 Shepherd Bros., Amberley .. .. 275 305 Smith, E., Amberley .. .. .. —■ 1,222 Starky, J. B., Amberley .. .. 508 697 Streeter, J. W., Amberley .. .. 1,160 1,220 Stringer, W. J., Ashley .. .. 249 264 Tait, A. J., Mount Brown, Amberley .. 851 Nil Taylor, W„ Amberley .. .. .. 373 398 Thomas, James, Sefton .. .. .. — 92 Turnbull, A. R., Bingley, Balcairn .. 2,813 2,832 Vallance, A., Sefton .. .. .. 152 15 Watson, A. J., Amberley .. .. 229 Nil Watson, J. E., Broomfield .. .. ],220 2,125

No. of Sheep on * April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Kowai County—continued. Watt, J. H., Amberley .. .. .. 700 709 Weir, W. H., Amberley .. .. 356 436 Wilson, P., Sefton .. .. .. 7 Nil Wood, W. B., Amberley .. .. 1,078 1,120 Wornall, S., Amberley .. .. .. 90 92 Womall, R. E., Amberley .. .. 121 Nil Wright, R. 0., Ashley .. .. .. 85 124 Wright, J. T., Leithfield .. .. 144 Nil Wylie, J. D., Sefton .. .. .. 527 454 75,988 84,104 ASHLEY COUNTY. (In Northern Subdivision.) Ashton, E., South Loburn .. .. 114 ! Nil Bailey Bros., Loburn .. .. .. 1.320 1,331 Barker, A. S., Loburn .. .. .. 92 90 Barker, G. W., Loburn .. .. .. 580 450 Barker, H. B., Loburn .. .. .. 176 261 Barwell, T. W., North Loburn .. .. 217 240 Bennett, H., North Loburn .. .. 39 I 97 Bennett, William, North Loburn.. .. 412 \ 563 Blunden, L. W. (Executors of), " The Downs," 3,820 ! 4,070 Bennett's (per Arthur Blunden) Bowron, F. S., Okuku (private bag, Rarigiora) 710 : Nil Brady, Jame3, Loburn .. .. .. 150 j 228 Brown, H. (Estate of), Mount Thomas, 153 j 21 Rangiora Brown, J. A., Whiteneck, Rangiora .. 2,515 j 2,496 Bruce, G. A., Lee's Valley, Oxford .. 1,946 J 1,417 Calvert, C., Whiterock .. .. .. 1,811 j 1,765 Carboy Bros., Loburn .. .. .. 239 I 271 Carson, Wilson, Rangiora .. .. 541 444 Casserley. T., Loburn .. .. .. 31 31 Catton, A. R., Loburn .. .. .. 100 44 Crampton, M. A., Rangiora .. .. — 226 Croft, George Thomas, Moy Flat, Loburn .. 1,042 985 Croft, Thomas (Estate of), Ashley Bank .. 76 89 Dawson, T., Loburn .. .. .. 42 117 Dixon, F. J., Loburn .. .. .. 916 Nil Ensor, Hugh, Rakahuri, Rangiora .. 3,640 3,170 Ensor, J. H. (Estate of), Rydal Downs, 4,980 4,794 Okuku Ensor. Robert, Okuku .. .. .. 2,502 2,177 Feary, Charles T. A., Glentui, East Oxford 232 i 582 Feathers Estate, Claremont, North Loburn 173 106 Feathers Estate (Homestead Property), 309 j 269 North Loburn Ferguson, George S., Round Hill, Loburn .. 712 j 611 Fitzgibbon, James, North Loburn .. 220 j 167 Fitzgibbon, Joe, North Loburn .. .. 324 1 274 Fitzgibbon, L. and M., North Loburn .. 865 3 Fitzgibbon, M., North Loburn .. 4 10 Fitzgibbon, Patrick, jun., North Loburn .. 120 5 Fitzgibbon, P., North Loburn .. .. 12 80 Fitzsimmons, P., Cust .. .. .. 1,122 1,200 Forestdale Sheep-ferming Company (o/o H. 2,550 1,832 Luers), Oxford Fultan, G., Whiterock, Rangiora.. .. 4,615 4,934 Galletley, James, North Loburn .. .. 157 274 Gibson, E. M., Lee's Valley, Oxford .. 1,502 1,583 Gillespie, William H., East Oxford .. 1,625 1,483 Goadrick, T. E., Ashley .. .. — i 157 Graham, C. E., Loburn .. .. 918 | 890 Gudex Bros., Whiterock, Rangiora .. 4,131 4,614 Hamilton, H. W. F., Mt. Thomas, Rangiora — 462 Hiatt, John S., North Loburn .. .. 259 340 Hodgson, T. (Estate of), North Loburn ., 26 Nil Hopkins, G. T., North Loburn .. .. 121 142 Hugley,. R. J., Loburn .. .. — 215 Hutchison, D. R., Whiterock, Rangiora .. 1,964 2,609 Jones, D. O., Loburn .. .. . . -— 813 Joyce, John, North Loburn .. .. 435 384 Judson, J., Ea,st Oxford 1,438 1,519 Kennedy, A., Loburn .. .. .. 71 67 King, J. H., North Loburn .. .. 61 81 Lang, G., Saltwater Creek .. .. 72 116 Lilly, W. H. T., Oxford.. .. .. 2,092 2,088 Lott, John, Lee's Valley, East Oxford .. 1,585 1,630 Macfarlane, Alan M., Whiterock, Rangiora 4,421 4,320 Mackintosh, William, Whiterock, Rangiora 1,960 1,970 McCracken Bros, and Ensor, Hayland Estate, 4,016 . 4,351 Rangiora Metherall, H. T„ North Loburn .. .. 972 1,125 Millen, Jas., Ashley .. .. .. 1 98 1 93

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No. of Sheep on | April 40, April 30. | 1927. 1)28. Ashley County—continued. Miller, A. M., North Loburn .. .. 760 Nil Milton, E. B., Birch Hill Station, Rangiora 7,512 7,234 O'Carroll, T., jun., Ashley Bank .. 244 286 O'Halloran, John (Trustees of), Glentui, 3,679 3,973 Oxford O'Halloran, J. P. M., East Oxford .. 6,598 6,220 Parish Bros., East Oxford .. .. 3,270 3,910 Pateraan, J. C., Ashley Bank .. .. 2,222 2,303 Percy, E. R., North Loburn .. .. 517 395 Petrie, J. A., Rangiora .. .. .. 162 173 Philpott, Augustus L., Okuku .. .. 2,716 2,536 Philpott, H. G., Okuku .. .. 1,044 943 Ponsonby, James, North Loburn .. 178 126 Pulley, Albert C., Loburn .. .. 435 618 Pulley, E. E., Loburn .. .. .. — 199 Pulley, P. J., Loburn .. .. .. 288 277 Pulley, Tasman, Loburn .. .. 464 672 Ramsay, D., Ashley .. .. .. — 77 Reece, Chas., Okuku .. .. .. 170 Nil Rossiter, R. J., Lees Valley, Oxford .. 1,457 1,180 Shaw, T., Ashley Bank .. .. .. 51 60 Smith, Henry F., North Loburn .. .. 590 Nil Smith, Mrs. E. (rural delivery), Kaiapoi .. 746 974 Stewart, Alexander, Ashley .. .. 359 409 Stone, G. J., Woodend .. .. .. — 612 Todd, Alexander, North Loburn .. .. 41 82 Wallis, J. H., Ashley .. .. .. 268 253 Warren, J. T). and T. E., Bullock Hill, Okuku 2,945 3,122 Watherston, J. H., North Loburn .. 62 Nil Waters, A. S., Loburn .. .. .. — 251 Wheeler, J., Ashley .. .. .. 57 64 Wilson. John, Hillside, Rang o:a.. .. 2,133 2,562 Wood, H., Okuku .. .. .. 96 92 106,410 106,379 OXFORD COUNTY (In Christchurch Subdivision). Allen, J., Burnt Hill, Bexley, Oxford .. 302 505 Allen, Joseph, Bexley .. .. .. 442 256 Anderson, C. C., View Hill, West Oxford .. 295 700 Anderson, C. W., Burnt Hill Road, Oxford.. — 644 Anderson, R. L., Bennett's .. .. 282 526 Anderson, W., Rock Ford (View Hill) .. 856 Nil Aroa, Isaac, Bexley, Oxford .. .. — 637 Askew, Henry, Oxford .. .. .. 171 84 Bamish, Alfred, View Hill .. .. 186 219 Barry, A. T., View Hill, Oxford .. .. 1,112 1,015 Basset.t, Mrs. Charles F., Oxford .. .. 1,995 2,028 Baxter, Alexander, East Oxford .. .. 24 47 Baxter, F. B., Oxford .. .. . . 234 261 Beere, W., Oxford .. .. .. 730 1,188 Bennett, Henry, Bennett's Junction .. 280 171 Bennett, R. M., Bennett's Junction .. 295 1 404 Bitmead, C. H., Bexley, West Oxford .. 150 j 96 Bloor, John T., Cooper's Creek, Oxford .. 30 58 Bluett, J., West Oxford .. .. 2,148 ! 2,390 Blunden, Mrs. Alice (Executors of), The 2,086 j 1,885 Downs, Bennett's Bonish, R. H., Cooper's Creek, Oxford .. — 142 Bowman, Mrs. E. A., Cooper's Creek .. 118 91 Brown, C. A., Cooper's Creek, Oxford .. 133 J07 Brown, C. E., Oxford .. .. .. 52 15 Brown, G., Oxford .. .. .. 93 132 Brown, James, Oxford . . .. .. 571 756 Budge, A. D., Tawera, Oxford .. .. 636 747 Budge, James, Bexley .. .. .. 448 355 Bunn, Howard, Eyredale, View Hill .. 1,868 1,6.16 Burrows, A., West Oxford .. .. 13 14 "Campbell, Hugh, jun., West Oxford .. 304 486 Campbell, Samuel, Oxford .. .. 123 137 Cedarman, A. N., Oxford .. .. 578 429 Clark, David William, Rock Ford .. 466 366 Cleeve, A. E., View Hill.. .. .. 363 446 Cleeve, A. J., View Hill.. .. .. 226 332 Cleeve, F. G., View Hill.. .. .. 229 236 Constable, J. C., Oxford .. .. 32 70 Cooper Bros., Oxford .. .. .. 1,510 1,244 Cottom, F. C., Oxford .. .. .. 87 102 Cross, A. E., Bennett's Junction .. .. 727 797 Cross, H. G., Oxford .. .. .. 1,132 1,333 Cross, W. H., Bennett's Junction.. .. 202 204 Crov, J. E. and J. T., Oxford .. .. 1,893 1,928 Cunningham, W. L., View Hill, Oxford .. 2,728 1,840 Dalley, H. E„ Oxford .. .. .. 189 174

No. of Sheep on April 30,1 April 30, 1927. | 1928. Oxford County—continued. Davis, Robert, " Killeten " Levels, Oxford.. ! 1,980 1,956 Dixon, R. 0., " Woodstock," Eyrett n .. i 3,134 10,508 Doak, J. F., Horrelville.. .. .. 82 122 Dohrmann, R. A., Bennett's . . .. 161 234 Doody, Thomas, Tawera, Oxford .. , 518 340 Duckworth, T. P. L., Lee's Valley, Oxford.. ! 1,868 1,653 Early, C. C., Oxford .. .. .. 643 1,286 Egan, John, View Hill .. .. .. 303 416 Engelbrecht, G. H., Bennett's .. .. 400 416 Engelbrecht, P. W., West Oxford .. 478 970 Evans, C. R. J., Rock Ford .. .. 2,348 2,010 Fantham, A. A., View Hill, Oxford .. 332 448 Fantham, E. J., The Terrace, Oxford .. 31 Nil Farr, E. J., Bennett's .. ' .. .. 524 636 Feary, H., View Hill .. .. .. 2,285 2,129 Fentz, H. .T., Oxford .. .. .. 466 493 Ffitch, P., View Hill .. .. .. 262 287 Fisher, G., Oxford .. . . . . 48 85 Fisher, Pel cy, Oxford .. .. , . 1,445 1,135 Ford, H. A., Bexley .. .. . . 630 532 Frampton, George, Tawera, Oxford .. 231 254 Francis, H. J., Lee's Valley, Oxford .. 2,053 1,729 Garlick, Peter, Oxford .. .. . . — 8 Garlick, Richard, Oxford .. .. 34 65 Gibson, R., West Oxford .. .. 205 244 Gilchrist, H. and C., Kiiikiri, West Oxford 429 762 Gilchrist, W. T., West Oxford .. . . 462 485 Gillespie, R., Lee's Valley, Oxford .. 1,524 1,620 Glew, S. C., Oxford .. .. ... 617 721 Gorton, F. ,T., View Hill, Oxford.. .. j 3,700 3,910 Graham, A. 0., Oxford .. .. 1,293 1,222 Green, Thomas, Bennett's .. .. — 204 Grimsey, Edward .1., Bennett's .. .. 1,084 1,033 Gundey, Thomas, Oxford .. .. 456 532 Harding, F. J., Bennett's .. .. 417 274 Harding, Mrs. A. E., Bennett's .. .. — 154 Harper, A., Lee's Valley, Oxford.. .. 2,458 2,490 Hawke, David John, Oxford .. .. 811 982 Henderson, Alexander, East Oxford .. 1,501 1,664 Henderson, K. D., Oxford .. .. 238 327 Henderson, R. F., East Oxford .. .. 1,048 1,018 Higginson, G. T., East Oxford .. .. 11 12 Higginson, W., Oxford .. .. .. 375 250 Holder, W., East Oxford .. .. j 10 Nil Horn, T. C., Oxford .. . . .. 454 440 Howard, P. W., Glendair, Oxford .. ! 223 159 Inch, J., Woodend Road, Rangiora .. j 3.53 647 Inch, Thomas, Oxford .. .. .. 328 265 Ivory, G. A. and J. W., Oxford .. .. 160 177 Ivory, W. and J. W., Oxford .. .. 90 Nil Ivory, W. and M. J., View Hill, Oxford .. j 109 Nil Johnston, Mrs. E. W., Ashley Gorge. Oxford ! 1,210 1,134 Kennedy, P., Oxford .. .. .. ]07 766 Knowles, P. J., Oxford .. .. .. 25 Nil Lassen, E., Bexley, Oxford .. .. 803 882 Leach, C. L., Rock Ford .. .. 1,637 Nil Loffhagon, F., Oxford .. .. .. 86 115 Long, Daniel, West Oxford .. .. 118 151 Luers and Maylish, Oxford .. .. 2,403 982 Luers, H. P., P.O. Box 1, Oxford .. 2,445 2,885 Luers, Mrs. H., P.O. Box 1, Oxford .. 302 304 Macann, William, Bennett 's .. .. 162 162 Magrath, Samuel, Bexley, Oxford .. 241 356 Manson, F. A. R., Bexley, Oxford .. 853 Nil Manson, F. A. R., Glendair, Oxford .. 1,214 Nil McAdam, E. J., Snowdale, Oxford .. 2,626 2,718 McClelland, Mrs. A., 25 Euston Street. Kic- 391 756 carton, Christchurch McClelland, Mrs. Alice, Ashley Gorge, Oxford 400 Nil McConnell, R. P., Bexley .. .. 1,417 1,517 McGillivray, Mrs. E. (Estate of), Oxford .. 611 517 McGrath, J. (Estate of), West Oxford .. 645 695 McKee, S. H., Bexley, Oxford .. .. 472 549 Mehrtens, Theo., Oxford .. .. 351 343 Meyer, E. W., Bexley .. .. .. 514 583 Meyer, P. J., Oxford .. .. .. 567 538 Meyers, A., Cooper's Creek .. .. 906 781 Meyers, L. E., Oxford .. .. .. 493 595 Meyers, R. P., Cooper's Creek .. .. 337 Nil Milne, David, Oxford .. .. .. 82 102 Mirfin, B. S., Bexley .. .. .. 485 Nil Monk, T. N. (Clearmont Property), ■.. 914 1,165 Monk, T. N. (Washdike Property), > r.. 515 594 Mounsey, Mrs. John, View Hill .. .. 284 Nil Neil, Miss M. J., Rock Ford .. .. 47 40 O'Halloran, Miss M. B., Glentui, Ox .. 319 280

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No. of Slieep on April 30, April 30. 1927. 1028. Oxford County—continued. O'Loughlin, Mrs. C., Bennett's .. • • ! 257 Palmer, A. M., East Oxford .. .. 99 88 Parsons and Kinley, Bexley, Oxford .. 451 Nil Pavejka, John, Oxford .. .. .. 253 101 Pavelka, Michael, View Hill .. 1,140 965 Pickering, F. N., Bexley, West Oxford .. 571 434 Plachatsh Bros., East Oxford .. .. 51 117 Powell, Aaron, Ashley Gorge, Oxford .. 249 217 Powell, Thomas, High Street, Oxford .. 18 53 Prichard Estate, per H. A. Prichard, View 475 890 Hill Proffitt and Ryde, Cooper's Creek .. 219 216 Puschel, C. E., Bexley .. .. .. 686 Nil Reid, P., Bennett's .. .. .. 19 32 Reed, William John, Bennett's .. .. 1,450 1,512 Reid, T., Bennett's .. .. .. 146 132 Rossiter, A. E., View Hill .. .. 334 678 Rossiter, H. G., Cooper's Creek .. .. 217 93 Ryde, George A., Cooper's Creek.. .. 506 737 Ryde, W. F., Cooper's Creek .. .. 122 Nil Ryde, W. W., Cooper's Creek .. .. 288 929 Ryde, W. W., Cooper's Creek .. .. 431 Nil Sharman, Charles W., Oxford .. .. 90 142 Sharplin, B. (Estate of), Oxford .. .. 440 Nil Skurr, E., East Oxford .. .. .. 824 890 Skurr, J. J., Summerfield, East Oxford .. 546 824 Skurr, T. G., Oxford .. .. .. 309 216 Skurr, William James, Bennett's.. .. 803 1,132 Smith, M. (Bexley Property), View Hill, 485 864 Oxford Smith, S. M., View Hill .. .. 501 554 Spray, F., Cooper's Creek, Oxford .. 315 80 Starkey, W. B., Oxford .. .. 1,857 1,700 Stevenson, J. J., Oxford .. .. 131 94 Stringer, R. L., Oxford .. .. .. 437 412 Stubbs, C. S., Oxford .. .. .. 432 91 Taylor, John C., Cooper's Creek (c/o Parish 61 102 Bros.), Oxford Taylor, J. W., Cooper's Creek .. .. 481 577 Thompson, Horace P., Bennett's.. .. 707 1,077 Thompson, Philip K., Bennett's .. .. 875 1,033 Thompson, Ronald C., Bennett's.. .. 305 641 Tritt, C. A., Ashley Glen, Oxford .. 942 1,012 Ulmrich, H., Oxford .. .. .. 130 81 Vallanee, John (Estate of), Cooper's Creek 123 109 Waller, M., Cooper's Creek .. .. 255 381 Waterman, H. W., East Oxford .. .. 85 108 Waterman, W., Bexley, Oxford .. .. 242 272 Wells, Mrs. E. A. M., View Hill, Oxford .. — 1,495 Wells, F. A., View Hill .. .. .. 50 Nil Wells, H. A., Cooper's Creek .. .. 482 632 Wells, J. A., View Hill .. .. .. 944 1,111 Winter, A., Oxford .. .. .. 757 792 Winter, George, West Oxford .. .. 233 652 Winter, G. L., Oxford .. .. .. 398 Nil Winter, Robert Alfred, Bennett's Junction 188 205 Winter, M. R. and J., Oxford .. .. 134 160 Witty, A. C., East Oxford .. .. 3,060 3,100 Wotherspoon, A., Oxford .. .. 322 337 Wotherspoon, Robert, Bexley .. .. 689 558 Wright, Amos, View Hill, Oxford .. 105 Nil Wright, L. T., Whakahua, Oxford .. 1,192 1,547 Wright, W. I., Oxford .. .. .. — 135 Wright, William (N.Z. Farmers' Co-op.), 306 388 Oxford 117,470 124,982 RANGIORA COUNTY (In Christchurch Subdivision). Ballinger and Cassidy, Woodend .. 293 342 Banks, L. J., Springbank .. .. 90 161 Barker, E. A., Melford, Rangiora .. 307 226 Barker, Louis, Cust .. .. .. 624 666 Barrie, V. (rural delivery), Springbank .. 472 644 Bayley, J. C., Fernside .. .. .. 209 246 Bayliss, T., Cust .. .. .. 40 31 Beattie, E., Summerhill, Cust .. .. 448 431 Beattie, J., Bennett's .. .. .. 461 183 Bolt, G. T., Cust .. .. .. 87 Nil Bowie, Misses Agnes and Jessie, Woodend.. 206 265 Bowler, W., Fernside .. .. .. 52 Nil Bowman, William, Fernside .. .. 44 Nil Brosnan, J., Fernside .. .. .. 221 349 Burgess, William, Stoke Grange, Springbank 235 262

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Rangiora County—continued. Campion, A. C., Oust .. .. .. 163 153 Campion, L. W., Cust .. .. .. 110 123 Carpenter, A. M., Fernside .. .. 650 927 Corner, N. I 1 ., Fernside .. .. 31 35 Crawford, James, Woodend .. .. 257 241 Croft, Benjamin, Cust .. .. .. 539 503 Cutler, T. E., Woodend .. .. 4 4 Dawson, F., Fernside .. .. .. 865 1,235 Dickoff, F. G. and H., Southbrook .. 204 178 Doak Bros., Messrs., Fernside .. .. 55 178 Edwards, Albert, Okair, Woodend .. 336 337 Elliott, Robert, Cust .. .. .. 325 Nil Ellmers, C., Summerfield Road, Cust .. 33 76 Evans, F. (Trustee of), Fernside .. .. 73 46 Evans, M. D. and J., Fernside .. .. 62 65 Evans, W. and J. A., Fernside .. .. 114 96 Farr, A. H., Bennett's . . .. .. — 210 Fitzsimmons, Mrs. M., Cust .. .. 1,043 1,112 Forest, Marshall, Kaiapoi .. .. 62 72 Forsyth, A. W., Bennett's .. .. 224 294 Foster, J. W., Rangiora .. .. 106 139 Frizzell, Robert, Cust .. 328 280 Gartery, F. W., Springbank .. .. 429 546 Gibbs, S., 308 Papanui Road, St. Albans, 80 91 Christehuroh • Gillen, H., Fernhill, Cust .. .. 20 10 Graham, A. P. C., Cust .. .. 918 1,345 Guy, W. J. (Estate of), Fernside.. .. 463 1,030 Hassan, Mrs. K., Fernside .. .. 134 149 Heinisch, H., Cust .. .. .. 597 824 Hewitt, S. C., Fernside .. .. 90 5 Hickland Bros., Fernside .. .. 276 Nil Hide, J. T., Fernside .. .. ... 144 60 Hughes, R. W., Southbrook .. .. 463 462 Hurley, H. C., Cust .. .. .. — 67 Inch, J., Woodend Road, Rangiora .. 237 100 Jennings, F., Southbank .. .. 135 123 Kennedy, John, Ngapara, Fernside .. 510 512 Kerr, Alan, Fernside .. .. .. 128 133 Kinlay, R., Rangiora .. .. .. 394 277 Kyle, H., Cust.. .. .. .. 204 356 Larson, Sofus, Cust .. .. .. 873 1,107 Leech, Charles, Rangiora .. .. 493 530 Leech, F. E., Woodend .. ... — 140 Leech, W. H, Rangiora .. .. 31 Nil Leich, F. J., Rangiora .. .. .. 279 ] 17 Leslie, Leonard, Bennett's .. .. — 530 Leslie, L. H., Bennett's .. .. 462 520 Liggett, Robert (Estate of), Waikuku .. 75 61 Lissaman, B. L., Kaiapoi .. .. 221 3 Loffhagen, G., Springbank .. .. 168 549 Macdonald, R., Waikuku .. .. 704 842 Maideno, J. W., Southbrook .. .. 10 167 Marshall, C. K., Springbank .. .. 229 369 Marshall, R., Springbank ... .. 214 317 McAlister, A., Fernside .. .. .. 15 54 McDonald, G. B., Cust .. .. .. 248 215 Mcintosh, Hector, Kaiapoi .. .. 1,150 1,246 Mcintosh, Kenneth (jun.), Kaiapoi .. 153 254 Mcintosh, Thomas and Mrs. A. E., Fernside 133 203 Mcintosh, Thomas F., Hampton, Fernside —• 133 McKibbin, Hugh, Cust .. .. .. 115 111 Mehrtens, Mrs. M. J., Rangiora .. .. 195 260 Miles, Henry, Fernside .. .. .. 398 Nil - Miles, Hubert, Cust .. .. .. 965 1,368 Miles, James, Fernside .. .. .. 487 879 - Miles, John, Fernside .. .. .. 330 433 Miles, T., Fernside .. .. .. 1,082 1,002 Milne, Mrs. M. M., Pine Farm, Fernside .. 126 117 Moir, William James, Box 7, Christchurcb 614 477 Moir, William, jun., Flaxton .. .. 190 81 Morgan, T. J., Fernside.. .. .. 348 307 Morris, W. J., Fernside .. .. .. 242 279 Morriss, James S., Waikuku .. .. 195 141 Nanldvell, C. F., Cust .. .. .. 400 745 Nankivell, C. T., 80 Slater Street, St. Albans, 222 Nil Christchurch O'Loughlin, Mrs. Margaret, Springbank .. 17 153 Page, H., Fernside .. .. .. 50 3 Pannell, William, Fernside .. .. 152 125 Parham, W. E. (Estate of), Kaiapoi .. — 416 Parsons, W., Rangiora .. .. .. 416 76 Paterson, J. B., Springbank .. .. — 123 Paterson, W. L., Springbank .. .. # 236 78 Petrie, Robert, Woodend .. .. 214 214

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30. 1927. 1928. Rangioba County—continued. Plaskett, G., Fernside .. .. .. 153 243 Plaskett, J., Fernside .. .. .. 113 122 Plaskett, W., Fernside .. .. .. 183 101 Plaskett, W. T., Fernside .. .. 192 470 Power, William, Fernside .. .. 263 466 Prior, Henry, Fernside, Rangiora .. 70 103 Prior, T. A., Fernside .. .. .. 353 350 Rani, C., Springbank .. .. .. 564 637 Robinson Bros., Waikuku .. .. — 62 Rowe, P., Cust .. .. ■ • 103 104 Sail, W. O., Cust .. .. .. 227 90 Soott Bros, (rural), Kaiapoi .. .. 60 99 Scott, Joseph, Southbrook .. .. 13 Nil Shepherd Bros., Southbrook .. .. 222 540 Smith, A., Fernside .. .. .. 456 476 Smith, E. W., Springbank .. .. 4 97 Smith, James, " Stratford Grove," Rangiora 51 21 Smith, Samuel, Oust .. .. .. 1,551 1,403 Smith, William, Fernside .. .. 550 706 Sommer, F., Fernside .. .. .. 29 27 Sommer, J. M., Fernside .. .. 3 3 Sommer, Joseph, Fernside .. .. 45 31 Stalker, W., Rangiora .. .. .. 285 455 Stanton, James G., Woodend .. .. 160 207 Stevenson, James, Flaxton .. ' .. 2,571 2,628 Stokes Bros., Messrs., Waikuku . . .. 303 347 Sutherland, Charles E. (Estate of), Fernside 210 361 Tait, John William, Cust .. .. — 162 Tallott, C. H., Cust .. .. .. 87 339 Tallott, H., Springbank.. .. .. 881 800 Thompson, W., Cust .. .. .. 160 649 Tritt, F., Cust .. .. • .. 128 Nil Tulby, B., Ohoka .. .. .. — 32 Turner, H. W., Summerhill, Cust .. 56 25 Tutton, A. J., Rangiora .. .. 387 339 Vaughan, H. T. F., Woodend .. .. — 118 Wayland, G. F., Cust .. .. .. 28 58 Webb, H. G., Hotelkeeper, Cust .. .. 60 Nil Whitham, R. F., Springbank .. .. 137 145 Wright, W. S., Woodend .. .. 236 Nil 37,941 43,761 EYRE COUNTY (In Christchurch Subdivision). Ashby, B., Horrelville .. .. .. 294 93 Ashby, B., Horrelville .. .. .. 115 280 Atkinson, Amos, Swannanoa .. ■ • 185 210 Atkinson, William, Ohoka .. .. 95 323 Bailey, James, Ohoka .. .. .. 32 167 Banks, Arthur, Coutts Island .. .. 594 878 Banks, H., Coutts Island, Kaiapoi .. 458 424 Banks, L. C., Coutts Island, Kaiapoi .. 332 311 Barker, E. A., Swannanoa .. . . 335 Nil Barker, F. G., Box 33, Kaiapoi .. .. 193 142 Barnard, J., Kaiapoi .. .. .. 231 325 Baynon, C. E., Clarkville, Kaiapoi .. 85 209 Beal, H. W., East Eyreton .. .. 43 61 Beal, Mark, East Eyreton .. .. 21 76 Beckett, W. J., Horrelville .. .. 221 200 Beer, George F., Horrelville .. .. 164 195 Bennett, Clarence, West Eyreton .. 406 539 Bennett, Henry Athol, Eyreton .. .. 427 509 Blackmore, C. D., Horrelville .. .. 610 702 Bower, M. S., West Eyreton (c/o R. 0. — 1,713 Nixon), Kaiapoi Bradley, David, West Eyreton .. .. 832 940 Bradley, William G., West Eyreton .. 235 359 Brown, James, Oxford .. .. .. 1,763 1,667 Burgess, J. H., Clarkville .. .. 90 98 Burgin. H. M., Swannanoa .. .. 1,547 1,757 Burns, J. E., Horrelville .. .. 480 577 Burt, T., West Eyreton.. .. .. 253 Nil Busch, W. S., West Eyreton .. .. 951 1,096 Buxton, J. S., Swannanoa .. .. ■— 374 Chapman, Denis, West Eyreton .. .. 2,044 1,782 Chapman, R. C., West Eyreton .. .. 1,494 2,203 Cherry Bros., East Eyreton .. .. 225 200 Clothier, H. C., East Eyreton .. .. 67 83

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Eyre County—continued. Clothier, H. W., Eyreton .. .. 127 Nil Cook, Charles E., Ohoka .. .. 50 120 Cowan, George, Cust .. .. .. 440 765 Cowens, John, Cust .. .. .. 408 738 Dawson, Richard, West Eyreton. . .. 92*5 945 Dixon, M. J. (Executors of), West Eyreton.. 3,825 4,972 Dixon, R. O. (Claxby, Holton, and Wood- 8,903 10,508 stock Properties), Eyreton Engelbrecht, T., Coutts Island .. .. 305 270 Evans, H. E., Fernside .. .. .. 153 1,144 Fear, E., Kaiapoi .. .. .. 1,055 1,058 Forsyth, Robert, Springbank .. .. ],512 552 Foster, J. W., Rangiora .. .. — 170 Frizzell, James W., West Eyreton .. 263 273 Frizzell, Mrs. E. (c/o Pyne, Gould, Guinness, 815 1,261 Ltd.), Christchurch Frost, S. W., Clarkville .. .. .. 451 472 Giles, A. E., Ohoka . . .. .. 117 218 Giles, Arthur Thomas, Ohoka .. .. 117 120 Gould, G., Coutts Island .. .. 18 17 Graham, Arthur, Rangiora . . .. 628 214 Graham, John H., Horrelville .. .. 527 570 Gullet, R. W., West Eyreton .. .. 182 220 Harvey, W. J., Ohoka .. .. .. 104 Nil Herron, Frank, Ohoka .. .. .. 35 339 Heyward, Richard (private bag), Kaiapoi .. 1,534 1,497 Horrell, F. G., Horrelville .. .. 511 685 Horrel, J. E., Horrelville .. .. 573 689 Hurley, A. G., Horrelville .. .. 460 739 Kelly, William, Swannanoa .. .. 59 110 Kennedy, Daniel, Fernside .. .. 366 294 Kevern, Charles H., East Eyreton .. 175 127 Leach, Charles L., Swannanoa .. .. 1,989 Nil Lindsay, Charles E., Fernside .. .. 313 227 Lynskey, Thomas, Kaiapoi .. .. 118 244 Madeley, J. and S., East Eyreton .. 462 573 Maindonald, Henry E., West Eyreton .. 130 338 Maindonald, M. H. (rural delivery), West 83 118 Eyreton McCann, John, Ohoka .. .. .. 129 274 McFarlane, W., Ohoka .. .. .. 1,646 1,267 McHugh, William (rural delivery), Kaiapoi 160 250 Mcintosh, Colin, Riverside, West Eyreton .. 1,291 1,294 Merrin, F., jun., East Eyreton .. .. 276 317 Nicholls, R., Coutts Island .. .. 607 557 Norris Bros., Swannanoa .. .. 555 653 Paget, J. C., Swannanoa .. .. 314 377 Parnham, W. E. (Estate of), Kaiapoi .. 453 Nil Patterson, L. W., West Eyreton .. .. — 80 Pester, E. T., West Eyreton .. .. 14 11 Petrie, H. H., Swannanoa .. .. 171 466 Petrie, James, Swannanoa .. .. 630 667 Power, G. R., Fernside .. .. .. 303 405 Rice, Albert, Clarkville .. .. .. 17 35 Rodgers, William J., Fernside .. .. 321 440 Sail, W. O., Cust .. .. .. 30 164 Sanders, Edwin, Ohoka.. .. .. 267 224 Saunders, G. H., East Eyreton .. .. 103 128 Sheat, F. A., Horrelville .. .. 1,942 1,821 Smith, Andrew P., West Eyreton .. 861 331 Smith, J. and W., Clarkville .. .. 249 333 Smith, Richard, East Eyreton .. .. 755 505 Smith, W. and A. V., West Eyreton .. 235 280 Tait, John William, Cust .. .. 185 Nil Thomas, Mrs. Mary C., Mandaville, Box 361, 73 48 Christchurch Thompson, R. W. and S. E., Horrelville .. 776 1,170 Thorne F., Kaiapoi .. .. .. — ' 103 Tully, B., Ohoka (rural delivery), Kaiapoi 49 Nil Ward, James, Ohoka .. .. .. 132 172 Ward, Robert, Ohoka .. .. .. 50 440 White, John, Swannanoa . . .. 125 265 Winter Bros., Swannanoa (rural delivery), 445 350 Rangiora Winter, Herbert, Swannanoa .. .. 133 173 Winter, Mrs. John, Akaroa Street, Kaiapoi 132 133 Wolff, R. G., Horrelville .. .. 727 1,715 Woodfield, Cecil Victor, Horrelville .. 65 173 Woodfield, E. A., Horrelville . . .. 493 630 Woodfield, J., Horrelville .. .. 223 256 Wright Bros., Box 21, Kaiapoi .. .. 1,279 1,433 Wright, F. L., Kaiapoi Island .. .. 346 324 59,117 ;67,344

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No. of Sheep on April 30,1 April 30. 1927. 1928. TAWERA COUNTY (In Christchurch Subdivision). Amyes, S. H., Russell's Flat .. .. 680 717 Atkinson, W. C., Springfield .. .. 226 151 Belcher and Papprill, Kowai Bush .. — 1,335 Beleher, Robert Henry, Otarama, Kowai 803 Nil Bush Brown, John, Russell's Flat, Annat .. 212 10 Clarke and Kidd, Avoca, Tawera County .. — 2,036 Clarke, T. and E., Avoca, Tawera County .. 2,035 Nil Clarkson, W. B. (Estate of), Springfield .. 8,697 6,757 Cochrane, J., Russell's Flat .. .. 1,663 1,636 Denton, Clarence, Springfield .. .. i 464 844 Doody, D. J., Springfield .. .. j 529 521 Dorman, William, Springfield .. .. 863 755 Duncan, Alexander, Russell's Flat .. 1,320 1,440 Gillanders, R. R., Springfield .. .. 284 356 Gold, J. A., Kowai Bush .. .. 339 216 Hobson, William, Springfield .. .. 236 300 Hoglund, J., Springfield .. .. 60 72 Johnson, R. M. D., Mount Torlesse Station, 7,416 7,686 Springfield Jones, F. A., Springfield .. .. — 354 Keane, William, Springfield .. .. 363 400 Martin Bros., Clover Hill, Russell's Flat .. | 280 Nil Mcllraith, William A., Russell's Flat .. j 886 748 Millar, Hugh A., Russell's Flat .. .. 327 309 Milliken Bros., Springfield .. .. j 6,110 6,499 Milliken, James, Flock Hill (private bag), 13,100 12,300 Christchurch Milliken, John (Estate of), Brooksdale, 7,090 6,815 Springfield Murray, R. D. W., Springfield .. .. 454 53 Odgers, Edward, Springfield .. .. 1,064 1,376 Odgers, John, Annat .. .. .. 638 944 Reed, S. A., Springfield.. .. .. 4,500 4,800 Robinson, Frank M., Benmore Station, 6,478 5,909 Springfield Rodgers, C., Kowai Bush .. .. 87 86 Rushton, E. C. J., Springfield .. .. 905 1,089 Rushton, G., Springfield .. .. 112 196 Russell, A. M., Kowai Bush .. .. 63 15 Searle, F., jun., Russell's Flat .. .. 283 289 Sears, James and H., Russell's Flat .. 459 567 Smith, A. F., 57 Hackthorn Road, Cashmere, 2,660 2,750 Christchurch Smith, Clifton P., Kowai Bush .. .. 122 Nil Smith, E. E., Kowai Bush .. .. 435 566 Smith, Mrs. Mary, Springfield .. .. 142 213 Studholme and McAlpine, Craigieburn (pri- 7,111 5,075 vate bag), Christchurch Taylor and Faulkner, Cass .. .. 8,327 5,705 Taylor and Faulkner, Grasmere, Cass .. 3,500 5,653 Taylor and Faulkner, Kowai Bush .. 2,912 3,378 Tolerton, J. H., Springfield .. .. 289 270 Turnbull, R. T„ Mount White, Cass .. 11,355 15,797 Watson, F., Russell's Flat .. .. 52 71 Williams, W. M., Russell's Flat .. .. 215 315 106,146 107,374 MALVERN COUNTY (In Christchurch Subdivision). Adams, A. W., Sheffield .. .. 914 951 Adams, C. H., Greendale .. .. 1,470 1,456 A.dams, E. A., Waddington .. .. 403 479 Adams, J. A., Greendale .. .. 1,716 1,575 Adams, L. H., Aylesbury .. .. 791 993 Addington, Charles (rural delivery), Darfield 400 364 Amor, F., 74 Avonhcad Road, Riccarton, 194 57 Christehureli Anderson, Arthur, Kirwee .. .. 74 127 Anderson, J. D. (rural delivery), Darfield .. 378 246 Anderson, R., Box 54, Darfield .. .. 365 752 Atkinson, H., Annat .. .. .. 9 Nil Austin, W. B., Sheffield .. . . 505 513 Barry, W. J., Kirwee .. .. .. 319 Nil Baxter, J. B., Waddington .. .. 295 348 Baxter, J. L., Waddington (rural delivery), 361 317 Darfield j ' Baxter, W. E., Waddington (rural delivery), ; 280 386 1 Darfield | I Beatty, Andrew T., Hawkins . . .. 227 237 1 Beatty, George V., Coalgate .. .. j — 297 1 Beatty, John, jun., Hawkins .. ,. I 440 407 I

j No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1027. 11128. I Malvern County—continued. Beatty, S. W., Coalgate.. .. .. 427 469 Bedford, Basil Chas., Kirwee (rural delivery), 261 306 Darfield „ Bedford, G. A. (rural delivery), Courtenay 153 Nil Bedford, W. C., Apsley Farm (rural delivery), 409 655 Darfield Belcher, J. R. and W. C. Theobald, Kirwee 1,246 2,346 Black Bros., Hawkins .. .. .. 472 587 Black, James, Annat .. .. .. 335 423 Boulton, Richard A., Kimberley .. .. 189 157 Broughton, G. W. (c/o Waireka private bag), 1,084 1,305 Christchurch Broughton, K. H., Waircka (private bag), 1,079 1,398 Darfield Broughton, S. G., Balgonie (rural delivery), 1,272 1,243 Darfield Brown and Dalley, Kirwee . . .. 377 491 Brown, D., Coalgate .. .. .. 254 264 Bruce Bros., Horarata .. .. .. —• 1,14(5 Bruce Bros., Horarata .. .. .. — 300 Bull, Frederick, Sheffield .. .. 800 800 Bulmer, S. W. (rural delivery), Darfield .. 279 323 Burdon, James, Burnham .. .. 581 636 Burkitt, A. H. (Estate of), Whitecliffs .. 55 Nil Butler, George, Sheffield .. .. 202 212 Chamberlain, A. P., Burnham .. .. 1,906 2 374 Clark, A. F., Sheffield .. .. .. 217 63 Clark, J. D., Sheffield .. .. .. 319 402 Clarkson, R. J., Greendale .. .. 152 142 Clinton, D., Darfield .. .. .. 417 406 Clinton, N., Greendale .. .. .. 1,100 1.244 Clinton, P. F., Darfield .. .. .. 660 685 Clinton, W. J., Darfield.. .. .. 605 925 Clucas, Joseph, Greendale .. . . 207 133 Cogan, Mrs. Margaret (rural delivery), Dar- 725 971 field Colee, A. W. (rural mail), Courtenay .. 326 450 Compton, F. W., Greendale .. .. 707 828 Cook, H. H., P.O. Box 893, Christchurch .. 7og Nil Cooper Bros., Annat .. .. .. 756 1,255 Cooper Bros., Charing Cross (rural delivery), 43s 448 Aylesbury Cotterill and Scott, Whitecliffe .. .. 283 280 Cullen and Worsfold, Greendale .. .. 277 310 Cullen, F. J. (rural delivery), Aylesbury .. 62 783 Cullen, J. R. (rural delivery), Darfield .. 2,194 3,004 Cunningham, Alex., Kimberley .. ... 158 226 Daikee, Oswald, Sheffield .. .. 637 811 Davis, C. B., Aylesbury.. .. .. 375 518 Davis, G. E., Weedon's (rural delivery), 99 7 Courtenay Davis, V., Halkett .. .. .. 505 429 Dawson, William, Kimberley .. .. 58 91 Dean, James (private bag), Homebush .. 3,743 3,477 Deans, Alexander (Estate of), (rural delivery), ] ,214 1,921 Darfield Deans, D., Waddington.. .. •• 1 865 2 104 Deans, John, Kirkstyle, Coalgate .. 2 209 2 283 Deans, Mrs. K. M., Sandson, Darfield .. — 140 Deans, William, Darfield .. • • 2 018 4 423 Donald, G. S-, Darfield .. .. .. '531 '517 Donald, John (Estate of), Darfield .. 396 507 Duncan, J., Kirwee .. .. • • 1 575 Nil Duncan, James F. (rural delivery), Darfield 792 889 Duthie, Alexander, Aylesbury .. .. 263 170 Dysart, James, Courtenay .. .. 264 410 Early, Charles, Greendale .. .. ], 783 Nil Early Bros., Greendale .. .. .. — 1,344 Early, F. G., Greendale.. .. ■ ■ 1 437 1 462 Eaves, Charles, Kimberley .. .. 443 532 Ede, William, Darfield .. .. .. 225 263 Everett, A. W., Box 23, Coalgate .. 57 8 Ferguson, G. B., Sheffield .. .. 1,076 1,240 Findlay, C., Courtenay .. .. .. 80 7 Finlay, David, Courtenay .. .. 232 423 Finlay, Duncan W., Courtenay .. .. 30 12 Fowler, E. C., Halkett .. .. .. 332 502 Fraser Bros., Post-office, Darfield .. ! 1,060 1,063 Gallagher, David, Kirwee .. .. 486 740 Gaibraith, A., Halkett .. .. .. 100 Nil Gamble, Charles, Sheffield .. .. j 472 759 Gamble, W. J., Racecourse Hill .. .. I 335 314 Gartery, George, Darfield .. .. I 206 330 Germain, J., Aylesbury .. .. 425 395

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30 1927. 1928. Malvebn County—continued. Gibbs Bros., Box 20, Darfield .. .. 1,132 1,002 Gibbs, Leonard L., Hawkins .. . . 220 201 Gibbs, W. J., Box 27, Darfield .. .. 303 465 Giddings, G. J., Greendale .. .. 947 1,134 Gill, Patrick J., Box 11, Kirwee .. .. 211 147 Gillanders, Donald, Almond Bank, Darfield 1,660 1,968 Gilmour, J. F., Weedon's (rural delivery), 175 198 Courtenay Gough, H., and Son, Greendale .. .. 625 1,121 Graham, A., Annat .. .. .. — 81 Green, J. W., Hawkins .. .. .. 547 599 Guiney, Edward, Weedon's (rural delivery), 360 566 Courtenay Gunn, R. S. and J. (rural delivery), Darfield 1,494 1,954 Hannant, D., Darfield .. .. .. 238 202 Hart, Joseph (rural delivery), Darfield .. 242 324 Harwood, F. W., Box 21, Aylesbury .. 267 162 Harwood, William, Aylesbury .. .. — 296 Hawke, D. J., and Sons, Cairn Hill, Box 20, 1,816 1,640 Sheffield Hayes Bros., Halkett .. .. .. 739 1,495 Henderson, M. L., Aylesbury .. .. 1,069 1,622 Henderson, R., Halkett.. .. .. 587 498 Henley, John (rural delivery), Courtenay .. 237 258 Henry, A. J., Darfield .. .. .. 287 215 Henry, James, Annat .. .. .. 292 353 Henry, Thomas, Darfield .. .. 544 793 Hughes, E., Greendale .. .. .. 283 307 Hughes, James, Darfield .. .. 250 313 Humm, David (Estate of), (No. 1 Property), 583 Nil Sheffield Hunt, F. W., Glentunnel .. .. — 769 Hutton, James S., Darfield .. .. 368 379 Innes, T. S., Sheffield .. .. .. 1,314 1,136 Irvine, W. (rural delivery), Aylesbury .. 806 376 James, C. W., Burnham .. .. 857 937 Jarman, C. G., Darfield.. .. .. 2,625 2,926 Jarman, J. H. (Executors of), Darfield .. 1,161 1,531 Jebson, John, and Son, Sheffield. . .. 581 414 Jenkins, F. J., Waddington .. .. 633 551 Jenkins, M. E., Courtenay .. .. 641 1,052 Jenkins, W. J., Sheffield .. .. 723 761 Joblin, William, Darfield .. .. 368 105 Johnston, F., Aylesbury .. .. 438 753 Johnston, M., Kirwee .. .. .. 466 558 Judd, G. H. (rural delivery), Darfield .. 997 1,122 Kennedy, Thomas, 6 Poynder Avenue, — 866 Fendalton, Christchurch Kirkham and Hill, Whitecliffs .. .. 229. Nil Knight, H. A., Racecourse Hill (private 763 854 bag), Christchurch Lacey, W. O., Aylesbury .. .. 183 83 Lill, J. W., Sandy Knolls .. .. 627 1,240 Lilley, George, Waddington .. .. 243 388 Macdonald, Ross, Annat .. .. 792 1,005 Macdonald, Annat .. .. 690 567 Mackenzie, John, Annat .. .. 352 345 Mallard, C. A., Burnham f .. 654 1,118 Manson Bros., Sheffield .. .. 2,012 1,364 Manson, D., Midliirst, Kirwee .. .. 688 698 Manson, George, Kimberley .. .. 230 240 Manson, Robert, Darfield .. .. 112 174 Manson, William, Kimberley .. .. 242 289 Marsh, C. G., Glentunnel .. .. 327 307 McCausland, C., Kimberley .. .. 760 1,038 McClelland, Robert, Weedon's, Courtenay.. 173 371 McCurdy Bros., Annat .. .. .. 536 629 McHugh, Patrick (Estate of), Darfield .. 611 722 McLaughlin, J. A., Box 24, Darfield .. 330 266 McLaughlin, Daniel, Darfield .. .. 351 456McNae, H., Courtenay .. .. .. 14 12 Mee, Thomas William, Aylesbury.. .. 437 1,331 Morrison, B. S., Darfield .. .. 227 458 Morrison, P., Darfield .. .. .. 385 505 Morrison, P. L., Darfield .. .. 255 305 Morrison, W., Darfield .. .. .. 279 398 Mulholland, Daniel, Darfield .. .. 1,608 1,382 Mulholland. W. W., Darfield .. .. 1,165 1,309 Mulligan, R., Aylesbury .. .. 278 651 Murchison, Mrs. Mary R., Kirwee .. 966 802 Norton, W. H., Annat .. .. .. 79 103 O'Shaughnessy, B., Springfield .. .. 1,200 1,192 Page, Charles, Courtenay .. .. 80 103 Palmer, R. A., Annat .. .. .. 314 569

Mo. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Malvern County—continued. Pascoe, James, Kirwee-.. .. .. 259 255 Penney, J. D., Kirwee .. .. .. 872 945 Pierce, G. T., Coalgate .. .. .. 291 427 Piner, Charles, Annat .; ,. .. 332 445 Prestidge, Jesse, Coalgate .. .. 175 112 Prestidge, Percy, Box 19, Coalgate .. 193 244 Purser, A. J., Darfield .. .. .. — 9 Pyne, W. B., Aylesbury .. .. 500 822 Redfern, J. 0., Darfield .. .. 2,026 3,239 Redmond, C. and J., Kimberley .. .. 223 306 Redmond, J., Kimberley .. .. — 150 Reed, H., Darfield .. .. .. 2,334 3,633 Reid, R. and J., Darfield .. .. 1,080 856 Reveley, B., Kimberley.. .. .. 102 112 Reveley, G., Kimberley.. .. .. 152 132 Ridgen, C. A., Greendale .. .. 369 261 Ridgen, C. E., Brooklyn, Greendale .. 732 610 Ridgen, Edgar, Greendale .. .. 1,374 1,242 Ridgen, G. A., Greendale .. .. 158 202 Ridgen, George H., Greendale .. .. 1,515 1,609 Robertson, Andrew, Courtenay .. .. 174 283 Robertson, G. T., Courtenay .. .. 133 82 Roper, H., Weedon's (rural delivery), Court- 175 109 enay Rout, W. B., Kirwee .. .. .. 455 Nil Rudd, C. (Estate of), Greendale .. .. 406 505 Rudd, Jonathan, Greendale .. .. 550 529 Saddle, J. (rural delivery), Courtenay .. 85 239 Sandrey, A. H., Mount Hutt (rural delivery), 780 Nil Rakaia Sanson, Alfred, Darfield .. .. 308 459 Scales, T. Y., 205 Gloucester Street, Christ- 102 Nil church Searle, J. T., Annat .. .. .. 49 39 Seaton, George, Kirwee.. .. .. 145 149 Selby, J. H., Aylesbury.. .. .. 32 30 Shimanski, Norwood (rural delivery), 910 Nil Aylesbury Shipley, H. B., Aylesbury .. •• 1 117 1 211 Shipley, W., Aylesbury .. .. .. 1 ; 225 1,075 Simm, T. W., Kirwee .. .. .. 457 426 Skurr, J. E., Sheffield .. .. .. 46I 47 ] Slattery, Mrs. M. (Estate of), Darfield .. 245 363 Sleight, E., Whitecliffs .. .. .. 458 582 Smith, James, Claverton, Burnham, Canter- 787 Nil bury Sowden, E. G., Aylesbury .. .. 540 1 ; 000 Steele, James (rural delivery), Darfield .. 160 133 Stewart, E., Darfield .. .. .. 313 782 Stewart, John D., Dunsandel .. .. 998 1,094 Stewart, P., Kirwee .. .. .. 294 108 Stott, William, Darfield .. .. 522 2,124 Streeter, J. W., Greendale .. .. 650 511 Syme, S. W. (rural delivery), Darfield .. 154 254 Syme, William (rural delivery), Darfield .. 408 459 Taylor, H. G., Courtenay .. .. 109 201 Taylor, J., and Son, Springfield .. .. 354 393 Thompson, A. D., Halkett .. .. 224 278 Thompson, G. E., Kia Ora, Darfield .. 2,145 2,253 Thompson, J., Halkett .. .. .. 350 440 Thompson, S. R., Halkett .. .. 245 474 Tilley, E. P., Darfield .. .. .. 112 154 Townshend, H. C. (rural delivery), Darfield 868 730 Turner, C. W., Halkett .. .. .. 1,318 1,434 Turner, W. E., Halkett .. .. .. 546 Nil Tweed, R. M., Burnham .. .. 400 338 Vaughan, Thomas, Kirwee .. .. 68 87 Vigers, Herbert, Waddington .. .. ■ 193 129 Walker, H. W., Aylesbury .. .. 165 333 Ward, R. H., Kirwee .. .. .. 287 257 Warren, J. W., Greendale .. .. 1,372 1,345 Watson, R. J., Halkett .. .. .. 483 649 Watson, W., and Sons, Cordross, Coalgate.. 753 1,128 West, W. J., Coalgate .. .. .. 128 66 Westaway, P., Kirwee .. .. .. 127 151 White, Charles, Sandy Knolls .. .. 579 608 Whyte, W. J. and L., Aylesbury.. .. 70 Nil Wight, Q. A., Annat .. .. .. 424 548 Wilde, E. H., Kirwee .. .. .. 264 291 Wilson, D. L., Halkett Town .. .. 503 602 Wilson, Meredith (rural delivery), Halkett 1,414 923 Wilson, Mrs. E. A. (per W. Dorman), Coal- 623 638 gate Wilson, W. A., Courtenay .. .. — < 158

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No. of Sheep on ! April 30, April 30, ; 1927. 1928. Malvern County—continued. Withers, I). A., Aylesbury .. .. 88 9 Woodhouse, J. W., Box 25, Darfield .. 550 850 Wright, G. F., Annat .. .. .. 1,238 1,192 Wright, G. R., Kirwee .. .. .. 276 395 Wright, J. W., Darfield .. .. .. 898 547 Young, A., Annat .. .. .. 297 418 Youngman, J. R., Charing Cross .. .. 538 486 145,287 166,143 PAPARUA COUNTY (In Christchurch Subdivision). Adams, Alfred A., West Melton .. .. 350 529 Allen, J. (estate of), (rural delivery), West 138 Nil Melton Allison, J., Weedon's .. .. .. 61 99 Bailey, Norman L., Temploton .. .. 58 57 Ballantyne Bros., Nydfa, Upper Riecarton 65 58 Banks, James, Templeton .. .. 153 178 Bell, A. and J., Halkett .. .. 96 12 Bell, R. J., Sandy Knolls .. .. 978 1,782 Birkett, George, Templeton .. .. 42 78 Boyle, W. H. (rural delivery), Springston .. 236 303 Brow/i, P. J., Prebbleton .. .. 45 231 Burgess, G., Rolleston .. .. .. — 223 Burn, T. W., Harewood, Papanui .. 27 Nil Butcher, Henry George, Broadfield .. 59 27 Calder, George, Halkett .. .. 247 248 Campion, Isaac, Ladbrook's .. .. 25 57 Campion, W. and A., Prebbleton.. .. 367 198 Carpenter, F. W., Prebbleton .. .. 25 255 Carter, F. C., West Melton .. .. 263 320 Chalmers, Chas., "The Gums," West Melton 186 Nil Chambers, J., West Melton .. .. 541 691 Chambers, W. J., Carberry Farm, Weedon's 207 206 Chatterton, E. W., Upper Riccarton .. 109 54 Chisnall, Alfred, Yaldhurst .. .. 2,330 2,317 Clarkson, W. B., and Sons, 166 Manchester 160 406 Street, Christchurch Collings, W. H., Templeton .. .. 98 72 Cooper, A. A., Yaldhurst .. .. 463 320 Cooper, A. A., Yaldhurst .. .. — 156 Cooper, E., Templeton .. .. .. 157 152 Copping, E. A., Weedon's .. .. 18 60 Crawford, J. A., Pound Road, Yaldhurst .. 42 59 Crawford, R. T., Yaldhurst .. .. ■— 12 Cresswell, L. G., 15 Salisbury Street, Christ- 774 Nil church Cross, H. E., Sandy Knolls .. .. 360 596 Cross, H. E., Sandy Knolls .. .. 362 586 Cunneen, E., Templeton .. .. 156 468 Cunneen, James, Broadfield .. .. 53 156 Curragh, Henry, Templeton .. ... 116 84 Davison, S. (Estate of), Weedon's (rural 130 113 delivery), Courtenay Dawson, R. (rural delivery), West Melton .. 422 557 Dixon Bros., 103 Cashel Street, Christchurch — 133 Donaldson, J., West Melton .. .. 337 432 Dougall, J. F., Yaldhurst .. .. 133 160 Doyle, J. (Trustees of), Tai Tapu.. .. 509 450 Dunlop, Robert J., Imperial Hotel, Christ- 120 11 church Early, W. R., Templeton .. .. —- 142 Fairbairn and Collins, 239 Main South Road, 2,695 4,572 Upper Riecarton Findlay, H., Sandy Knolls .. .. 131 215 Finlay, R. (rural delivery), West Melton .. 362 285 Fowler Bros., Halkett .. .. .. 408 648 Franks, W. T., 103 Gray's Road, Upper Fen- 117 14 dalton Gallagher, W., Shand's Track, Prebbleton.. 10 Nil Gebbie, D. C. C., Prebbleton .. .. — 1,206 Gilltrap, J. C., Rolleston .. .. 171 77 Gilmore, G. H. (Executors of), Weedon's .. 181 205 Hartnell, John, Prebbleton .. .. 134 131 Harvey, A., Sandy Knolls .. .. 192 221 Hayes, W., West Melton .. .. 406 575 Henderson, J. D., Halkett .. .. 204 226 Henderson, Mrs. M., Halkett .. .. 324 354 Henley, J. A., Lincoln .. .. .. -— 850 Hight, T. W., Weedon's .. .. 406 301 Hille, William G. (rural delivery), West Mel- 1,044 927 ton Hinton, Edward, Templeton .. .. : — 55

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Papakua County—continued. Hunt, A. E. L., Melton Hills, West Melton 1,781 1,941 Hutton, G. J. L., Yaldhurst .. .. 48 36 Jenkins, E. E., Dunsandel .. .. 928 Nil Jennings, Jas., Weedon's .. .. 64 64 Jones, Alexander, Weedon's .. .. 70 Nil Jones, J., Templeton .. .. .. 102 Nil Jowers, G. C., West Melton .. .. 411 606 - Kitchingham, H. W. (c/o T. Tolerton), 70 103 Templeton - Kyle, fi. S. S., 41 Riccarton Road, Paparua 20 20 Langdale, P. W. H., West Melton .. 717 773 Leslie Bros, (rural delivery), Springston .. 324 412 Leslie, James, Islington.. .. .. 134 300 Lynskey, M., Yaldhurst .. .. 50 107 Manion, L. B., (rural delivery), Courtenay 379 592 Marshall, H., Weedon's .. .. .. 140 211 McArthur, W. P., McArthur's Road .. 410 508 McCarthy, E., Prebbleton .. .. 40 216 McDrury, P., Ladbrook's .. .. 133 133 McKay, George, Halkett .. .. 400 385 McLennan, D. (Trustees of), West Melton .. 789 923 McVinnie, D. A. C., Rolleston .. .. 282 475 Monk, Mrs. M., Weedon's .. .. 12 17 Montgomery, B. P. R., Lawford, Weedon's, 1,363 1,177 Christchureh Moore, R. N., 310 Papanui Road, Christ- 352 2,602 church Morrish, F. E., Springston .. .. 492 370 Mulcock, G. T., 52 Idris Road, Pendalton 146 302 Murphy, H. E., Rolleston .. .. 11 9 Nelson, V., Templeton .. .. .. 4 3 Newton, A. W., Burnham .. .. 521 384 New Zealand Refrigerating Company (Li- 563 881 mited), Islington Nicholson, S., Yaldhurst .. .. 8 10 Nicklaus, J. P., Yaldhurst .. .. 48 203 Northcote, R. J. (rural), West Melton .. 197 150 Painter, J. A., Broadfield .. .. — 54 Palmer, Silas, 54 Creyke Road, Pendalton 620 163 Paparua Prison Farm, Templeton .. 815 948 Pearce, S., Rolleston .. .. .. 223 263 Pearce, T. (Estate of), Rolleston .. 251 260 Price, W. A., West Melton .. .. 74 192 Proudlock, George, Templeton .. .. 222 268 Ridge, J. H., Broadfield .. .. 86 204 Robinson, F. B., 163 Simeon Street, Sprey- — 276 don, Christchurch Roper, R. S., Halkett .. .. .. 524 670 Ryan, P. P., Weedon's .. .. .. 790 1,025 Saunders, A. C., Weedon's, Courtenay (rural), 256 122 Templeton Smith, G. G., Broadfield .. .. 37 191 Smith, Sidney, Box 27, Lincoln ., .. 7 Nil Steel, F. H., Colombo Street, Christchurch 315 335 Stoddart, Gordon H. W., Lincoln .. 130 130 Stonyer, J. T. (rural delivery), Springston 32 7 Summerfield, Thomas, West Melton .. 85 252 Thompson, Edward, Rolleston .. .. 57 142 Thomson, Arthur, Halkett .. .. 104 86 Thornton, P. J., 574 Hare wood Road, Papa- 302 294 nui, Christchurch Trickett, Miss E. J., New Hill, West Melton 108 28 Tutton, F. A., Broadfields .. .. 33 57 Vivian, J. T. M., Sockburn .. .. 110 27 Voice, T., Templeton .. .. .. -— 114 Walker, C. E., West Melton .. .. 227 276 Walker, J. S., West Melton .. .. 196 529 Walker, L., Templeton .. .. .. 62 47 Watson, George M., Sandy Knolls .. 1,147 1,477 Watson, George, Sandy Knolls .. .. — 260 Wild, L. J., Templeton .. .. .. —• 191 Wright, John F., Templeton .. .. 76 86 Wright, W., Springston.. .. .. 229 361 35,930 47,163 WAIMAIRI COUNTY (In Christchurch Subdivision). Borcoski, T., Chaney's .. .. .. 114 22 Canterbury Frozen-meat Company, Cashel 16 104 Street, Christchurch Deans, C. E., Riccarton, Christchurch .. 15 23 Harris, Stephen, 168 Grimsey's Road, Styx 119 108 Heyder, W. F., Spencerville, Ouruhia . . 141 Nil

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Waimairi County—continued. Hockey, J. C., 50 Harman's Road, Harewood 38 37 Jones, James, Stewart's Gully, Ouruhia .. 148 172 Lissaman, B. L., Kaiapoi .. .. 256 186 Matson, H., and Co., Box 3, Christchureh .. 235 Nil Shipley, George, Harewood .. .. 3,659 4,048 Spencer, Ed., 97 Russley Road, Upper Ric- 2 Nil carton Spencer, W. P., Ouruhia .. .. j 404 480 Stanley, G. H., Harewood .. .. | 107 74 Stewart, John D., Stewart's Gully, Chaney's j 246 245 Worthington, J. (Estate of), Harewood .. 194 Nil Worthington, M. M., Harewood .. .. — 242 5,694 5,741 HEATHCOTE COUNTY (In Christchurch Subdivision). Cashmere Estate, Cashmere Hills .. 2,802 3,030 Ooleman, D., Redclifis .. .. .. — 265 De Thier, W., Heathcote Bridge, Christ- — 301 church Furze, R. R., Mount Vernon, St. Martin's.. i 1,170 1,158 Garland, J. E., Hillsborough, Woolston .. j 96 53 Humphreys, George, Sumner .. .. { 1,505 1,190 Hunt and Langdale, Sumner .. .. | 2,325 1,793 Jarden, A., Opawa .. .. .. 23 Nil McCullough, George, Victoria Park, Cash- 47 45 mere Hills Scott, J. F., Hawford Road, Opawa .. 2,554 2,114 Scott, Mrs. M. G., Hawford Road, Opawa .. 2,468 2,237 Truscott, F., Redcliffs, Christchurch .. 325 232 Wheatley, J.,. 62 Colombo Road, Cashmere, 54 56 Christchurch 13,369 12,474 AKAROA COUNTY (In Christchurch Subdivision). Armstrong, F. G., Mount Vernon, Akaroa.. 1,484 1,245 Armstrong, J. E., Mount Clair, Akaroa .. 1,262 1,239 Ashworth, W. H., Pigeon Bay .. .. 349 408 Bailey Bros., Paua Bay, Akaroa .. .. 355 361 Bailey, Robert James, Little Akaloa .. 377 388 Barrett and Bray, Barry's Bay .. .. — 20 Birdling, Mrs. Margaret, Little River .. 2,268 Nil Blomquist, H. A., Pigeon Bay .. .. 758 847 Boleyn, J. W. A., Okain's Bay .. .. 50 29 Boleyn, John S., Okain's Bay .. .. 220 90 Brocherie, F., Akaroa .. .. .. 447 450 Brocherie, James, French Farm, Akaroa .. 185 185 Brocherie, P. L., Long Bay, Akaroa .. 197 132 Bruce, J. D. (Estate of), Akaroa .. .. 567 609 Buckland, W. H., Wainui .. .. 736 643 Chapman, J. V., Puaha .. .. 502 847 Charles, William, Wainui, Akaroa .. 411 Nil Churchill, W. A., Barry's Bay .. .. 160 140 Corrigal, Albert, Pigeon Bay .. .. 154 167 Corrigal, James D., Pigeon Bay .. .. 352 370 Cossar, W. M., Duvauchelle .. .. 101 13 Craw, A., Pigeon Bay .. .. .. 166 150 Craw, A. C., Chorlton .. .. .. 359 347 Craw, R., Chorlton .. .. .. 500 602 Craw, Victor, Eagle's Nest, Chorlton .. 784 531 Craw, Victor, Tipperary, Pigeon Bay .. 3,143 2,705 Crotty, Charles J., Le Bon's Bay .. 145 161 Crotty, Mrs. A. I., Le Bon's Bay .. 692 605 Curry, David W., Long Bay Road, Akaroa 129 62 Dalglish, James, Eastwood, Le Bon's Bay 1,439 1,478 Dalglish, W. G., Le Bon's Bay .. .. 1,464 1,500 Donovan, Ronald, French Farm, Akaroa .. 257 254 Duxbury, J. M., Pigeon Bay .. .. 690 691 Elliot, F., Le Bon's Bay .. .. 359 358 Elliot, H. F., Le Bon's Bay .. .. 322 530 Elliot, William A. E., Le Bon's Bay .. 2 Nil English, R., Long Bay, Akaroa .. .. 909 Nil Fyfe, D. A., Akaroa .. .. .. 38 57 Giddens, E., Barry's Bay .. .. 100 121 Goodwin, E. and A., Pigeon Bay .. 2,105 2,609 Gracia's Estate (c/o J. R. Newton, Williams 956 1,076 Street, Akaroa) Grennell, H., Port Levy .. .. 178 203 Haines, Edwin, Okain's Bay .. .. 862 1,334 Hammond, B. L., Balguerie Street, Akaroa — 42

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Akaroa County—continued. Hammond, G., Akaroa .. .. .. 3 4 Harris, E. A., Okain's Bay .. .. 14 9 Harris, H. H., Okain's Bay .. .. 8 9 Harris, W. G., Okain's Bay .. .. 7 4 Hay, Ebenezer, Pigeon Bay .. .. 6,523 5,736 Hay, J. C., Pigeon Bay .. .. 3,451 3,881 Hay, li. S., Pigeon Bay .. .. 717 724 Haylock, Arthur, Akaroa .. .. 771 682 Hayward, George, Robinson's Bay .. ! 501 562 Hayward, Joseph, Robinson's Bay .. j 730 848 Hayward, W. G., Wainui .. .. 941 850 Helps, A. M., Akaroa .. .. .. 2,446 2,542 Holmes, G. G., Pigeon Bay .. .. j 1,355 1,075 Hooker, Mrs. E. D., Wainui .. .. 2,005 1,980 Hopkins, 0. L., Box 4, Wainui .. .. 240 290 Hunt, David, Pigeon Bay .. .. j 381 646 Hunter, Oliver, Okain's Bay .. .. 394 Nil Kay, C. E., Broelcworth, Little Akaloa .. j 2,066 1,866 Kay, T. L. P. (Estate of), Duvauchelle, j 303 312 Akaroa Kearney, F. L., Akaroa.. .. .. 548 493 Kearney, G. M., Gough's Bay, Akaroa .. 512 497 Knight, J. T. (Estate of), (c/o R. A. Macphail, 4,354 5,214 Manager, Laveriek's Bay, Le Bon's Bay) Le Lievre, A. F., Long Bay Road, Akaroa 334 200 Le Lievre, A. V., Akaroa .. .. 202 ' 5 Le Lievre, E. E., Akaroa .. .. 880 990 Le Lievre, J. G., Akaroa .. .. 106 Nil Le Lievre, Justin, Mount Bernard, Akaroa 242 268 Le Lievre, Mrs. Mary J., Akaroa .. 687 671 Leonardo, A. F., Le Bon's Bay .. .. 417 472 Leonardo, W. E., Le Bon's Bay .. .. 1,410 1,524 Macphail, W. D., Wainui .. .. 206 268 Maginness, C., Wainui .. .. .. 890 864 Marshall, C. J., Little Akaloa .. .. 148 207 Marshall, George, Little Akaloa .. .. 408 412 Marshall, J., Little Akaloa .. .. 318 405 Masefleld Bros., Long Bay Road, Akaroa .. | 1,936 2,524 Mason Bros., Okain's Bay .. .. j 172 203 McCullough, E. G., 177 Edgeware Road, ; 1,127 1,370 St. Albans, Christehurch McDonald, A. D. A., Wainui, Akaroa .. j 579 Nil McHale, T., Ghorlton .. .. .. j 818 620 Mcintosh, A. H., Little Akaloa .. .. j 544 513 Mcintosh, G. L., Akaroa .. .. 980 861 Mcintosh, J. H., Le Bon's Bay .. .. 620 996 Mcintosh, Thomas, Le Bon's Bay .. 473 533 McKay, A. B., Pigeon Bay .. .. 706 746 McKay, Donald, Duvauchelle's Bay .. 110 379 McKay, W. B., Pigeon Bay .. .. 835 975 McMaster, Mrs. K., Pigeon Bay .. .. 1,142 1,124 McPhail, A. A., Poutokoroa, Le Bon's Bay 966 859 McPhail, Archibald, Wainui ,. .. 948 894 McSweeney, W. M., Pigeon Bay .. .. 530 544 Menzies, Alan, Menzies Bay, Lyttelton .. 732 Nil Menzies, H., Decanter Bay, Little Akaloa .. 1,394 1,165 Menzies, Mrs. N. A., Menzies Bay, Lyttelton 1,059 732 Menzies, I., Menzies Bay, Lyttelton .. 604 614 Menzies, W., Menzies Bay, Lyttelton .. 879 1,000 Moore, W. H., Long Bay Road, Akaroa .. 1,273 1,424 Mould Bros., Duvauchelle .. .. 650 577 Mould, George, Le Bon's Bay .. .. 326 387 Mould, James, Duvauchelle .. .. 370 350 Mould, R. A., Wainui .. .. .. 2,628 2,906 Mould, William, Okain's Bay .. .. 451 452 Mulcock, G. E., Carew's Peak, Wainui .. 1,101 1,108 Narbev, Archibald, Akaroa .. .. 1,383 1,626 Narleigh Estate (Trustees of), Long Bay, 884 1,292 Akaroa Newton, A. W., Paua Road, Akaroa .. 430 557 Newton, F. C., Akaroa .. .. .. 428 461 O'Connor Bros., Le Bon's Bay .. .. 39 Nil Odell, H., Takamatua .. .. .. 150 174 Pawson, Thomas, Little Akaloa .. .. 502 1,178 Pettigrew, Hector, Pigeon Bay .. .. 83 85 Pettigrew, William J., Pigeon Bay .. 65 106 Porter, J. and T., Onuku, Akaroa .. 1,506 1,248 Reynish, J. C. C., Pigeon Bay .. .. 920 1,131 Rinaldi, James, Box 10, Puaha .. .. 306 307 Robinson, W., Green Point, Akaroa .. 146 143 Robinson, W. K., Balgueri Street, Akaroa 156 Nil Stanbury, L. D., Wainui .. .. 1,800 1,378 Stanbury, L. D., Wainui (" The Gums" — 924 Property)

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Akaroa County—continued. Stewart, Sir Bruce, Strathmore, Pigeon Bay 2,473 2,032 Stewart, J., Barry's Bay, Akaroa .. 200 225 Stone, Edward, Box 439, Christchurch .. 967 1,095 Sykes, Clement H., Menzies Bay, Lyttelton 398 422 Symes, W. C. J., Le Bon's Bay .. .. 263 306 Thacker, J. R., Okain's Bay .. .. 2,504 5,374 Tosswill, B. H., Little Pigeon Bay, Pigeon 2,162 2,195 Bay Vangioni, Louis, Akaroa .. .. 99 107 Waghorn, A. I). O., Wainui .. .. 1,556 1,682 Waghorn, B., Pigeon Bay .. .. 1,066 980 Waghorn, Clyde, Little Akaloa .. .. 516 520 Waghorn, C., Little Akaloa .. .. — 359 Waghorn, C. B.., Chorlton, Akaroa .. 808 625 Waghorn, D. W., Pigeon Bay .. .. 839 906 Waghorn, Luke, Little Akoloa .. .. 1,610 1,543 Waghorn, R. E., Chorlton .. .. 1,043 1,072 Ware, T. G., Okain's Bay .. .. 125 173 Warner, T. W., Wainui .. .. 100 87 Weir, Mrs. S. E., French Farm .. .. — 57 Westenra, P. A., Akaroa .. .. 1,527 1,623 Williams, F. W., Robinson's Bay .. 1,131 232 Wilson, C. F. C., Barry's Bay . . .. 214 336 Woodhill, Ernest, Akaroa .. .. 506 564 Wright, E. J., Wainui .. .. .. — 276 Wright, F. G. A., Wainui .. .. 778 1,006 Wright, Norman, Wainui, Akaroa .. 261 213 114,949 116,585 WAIREWA COUNTY (In Christchurch Subdivision). Allen, W. J., Little River .. .. 386 350 Anderson Bros., Ataahua .. .. 2,332 2,136 Barclay, S. S., Little River .. .. 1,423 1,343 Barwick, I)., Poranui .. .. .. 638 632 Bayley, E. W. B., Ataahua (39 Glendovey 2,263 2,130 Road, Eendalton) Birdling, Albert Edward, Poranui .. 1,890 1,738 Birdling, F. G., Poranui .. .. 867 939 Birdling, Mrs. Margaret, Little River .. — 2,195 Birdling, S., Poranui, Little River .. 1,361 1,519 Brankin, T. E., Little River .. .. 615 565 Breitmeyer, E. L., Little River .. .. 209 184 Brown, J. F., Motukarara .. .. 342 218 Brown, L. A., Little River .. .. 202 224 Brown, R. J., Ataahua .. .. .. 1,004 980 Buchanan, J. F. (Estate of), Kinloch, Little 3,392 3,146 River Buckland, Mrs. C., Wainui .. .. 415 362 Burrell, J. H., Glencoe, Little River .. 437 417 Chapman, H. T., Puaha .. .. 323 325 Clarkson, W. B. (Estate of), (e/o W. B. 326 Nil Clarkson and Sons, 168 Manchester Street, Christchurch) Coop, Frank, Ataahua .. .. .. 3,348 2,779 Coop, J. O., Ataahua .. .. .. 3,424 2,815 Coop, J. O., and the Misses Coop, Spring 5,820 6,558 Vale, Little River Coop, Mrs. J. O., Ataahua .. .. 505 1,281 Coop, Mrs. M. J., Kaituna, Ataahua .. 2,719 2,736 Craythorne, C. R., Ataahua .. .. 1,165 178 Craythorne, L. C., Kaituna .. .. — 594 Crockett, F. W., Maple Grove, Little River 82 106 Downs, E., Little River .. .. 438 421 Fahey, Patrick, Little River .. .. 154 63 Feather, Thomas, Little River .. .. 1,514 1,525 Feather, Thomas, Post-office, Poranui .. 696 688 Field, C. W., Ataahua .. .. .. 1,809 2,009 Flynn, Mrs. Robina, Little River.. .. 114 113 Foley, D. P., Little River .. .. 245 519 Foley, J. I)., Little River .. .. 150 206 Gardiner, N. A., Kaituna, Ataahua .. 1,435 1,623 Gebbie, C. W., Gebbie's Valley, Motukarara 493 710 Giddens, T., Motukarara .. .. 98 95 Glynan, John, Little River .. .. 743 638 Graham, Mrs. Myrtle, Motukarara .. 528 545 Gray, C. E., Ataahua .. .. .. 2,050 2,107 Gray, Ivor, Ataahua .. .. .. 2,356 2,119 Gray, W. A., Ataahua .. .. .. 3,298 Nil Hall, Commander S., Peraki .. .. — 3,329 Harris, A. W., Burnside, Little River .. 326 293 Harrison, John Roscoe, Te Oka, Little River 788 771

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Waikewa Oocnty—continued. Harvey, Andrew, Te Oka .. .. 684 754 Humphreys, G., Poranui .. .. 3,682 4,052 Humphries, J. G., Puaha, Little River .. 72 107 Hutchinson, A. A., Te Oka, Little River .. 849 798 Hutchinson, A. V. M., Little River .. 165 159 Joblin, Edward James, Little River .. j 532 510 Johnson, Joseph, Little River .. .. I 12 Nil Jones, G., jun., Little River .. .. I 76 78 Jones, Josiah, Parkhill, Motukarara .. j 167 200 Kennan Bros., Little River .. .. j 1,632 1,521 Lewthwaite, Mrs. Harriet, Little River .. j 963 943 Lewthwaite, W. P., Little River .. .. j 266 312 Macfarlane, K., Little River .. .. 409 482 Mackay, John, Little River .. .. 21 23 Maffey, T. W. (private bag), Little River .. 228 219 McDonald, J. A., Peraki .. .. — 541 McGowan and Taylor, Puaha .. .. 232 27.1 McLean, Donald W., Okute Valley, Little 2,010 1,707 River McPhail, Kenneth, Wainui .. .. 893 932 Montgomery, W. H., Little River .. 3,123 3,111 Mould, R. A., Wainui .. .. .. 955 803 Mould, Thomas, Puaha .. .. .. 32 76 Murray, Gordon E., Te Oka, Little River .. 821 858 Muskew, T. S., Puaha Valley, Little River — 210 Nutt, H. A., Motukarara .. .. 1,269 1,362 Nutt, S., Ataahua .. .. .. 932 1,015 Parkinson, John, 42 Heaton Street, Christ- -—• 100 church Parkinson, Keith H., Kaitune, Ataahua .. 942 701 Parkinson, W. F., Ataahua .. .. 1,646 1,981 Parsons, F. J. D., Puaha, Little River .. j 198 Nil Patten, E. E., Box 392, Christchurch .. 81 43 Patten, E. E., Puaha Valley (c/o Patten and — 43 Pitcaithty, 211 Manchester Street), Christchurch Pidgeon, W., Coach Road, Little River .. 5 20. Piper, H. W., Te Oka, Little River .. 3,008 Nil Price, O. B., Poranui .. .. .. 1,241 1,355 Radford, G., Ge(bbie's Valley, Motukarara.. 234 264 Radford, L. L., Little River .. .. -—• 37 Richards, D., Little River .. .. 1,202 1,126 Robertson, T. D., Robinhood, Little River 1,018 1,089 Stanbury, Mrs. F. G., Little River .. 280 217 Stanbury, O., Little River .. .. 338 432 Stanbury, T. E., Little River .. .. 168 194 Stewart, R., jun., Barry's Bay .. .. 239 327 Streeter, Arthur G., Motukarara .. .. 204 193 Streeter, John W., Greendale .. .. ■— 123 Streeter, T. J., Motukarara ... .. 582 711 Studholme, Robert, Little River .. .. 646 651 Thompson, William, Motukarara.. .. 426 458 Waller, J. G., Little River .. .. 423 428 Watson, J. H., Ataahua .. .. 1,060 1,052 Webb, S. L., Te Oka, Little River .. 850 910 Wheeler, John, Gebbie's Valley, Motukarara 3 3 White, Eric., Little River .. .. 87 95 White, Fred, Te Oka, Little River .. 679 663 White, J. R. (private bag), Little River .. 119 85 Whitfield, T., Hilldown, Little River .. 682 719 Willey, Alfred, Leeston .. .. 1,050 869 Withell, T. C., Motukarara .. .. 1,132 1,290 Wright, A. J., Te Oka, Little River .. 788 790 92,079 92,237 MOUNT HERBERT COUNTY (In Christchurch Subdivision). Allan, Robert, Allandale .. .. 672 647 Anderson, Mrs. Kate B., Teddington .. 480 219 Anderson, R. A., Teddington ,. .. 784 545 Anderson, W. and R., Teddington .. 4,258 2,884 Anderson, W., jun., Teddington .. .. 521 479 Bamford, Daniel, Allandale .. .. 122 255 Barnard, Mrs. E., Box 4, Lyttleton .. 554 421 Blatchford,.S. M., Teddington .. .. 650 612 Bowden, William, Lyttelton .. .. 23 16 Candy, R. J. (private bag), Camp Bay, 2,187 2,205 Lyttelton Coop, E. W., Port Levy .. .. 3,643 3,379 Coop, Mrs. B. A., Port Levy .. .. 1,125 1,225 De Thier, W., Heathcote Bridge .. .. 975 806 Field, Bros., Teddington .. .. 1,105 674

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No. of Sheep oil April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. : Mount Herbert County—continued. Field, Henry, Port Levy .. . • 104 114 Firmston, William Henry, Teddington .. 434 427 Flaherty, John, Port Levy .. •• 1,312 1,337 Fleming, A. R., Port Levy .. .. 3,930 1,436 Fleming, Miss G. M., Te Kaawa Estate, Port — 1,586 Levy Fleming, R. J., Port Levy .. .. 142 133 Gardiner, A. R. H., Purau, Lyttelton .. 3,179 3,126 Gardiner, C. M., Purau .. .. .. 61 60 Gardiner, Mrs. E., Teddington (private bag), 568 629 Lyttelton Gardiner, F. R. H., Purau, Lyttelton .. 239 225 Gardiner, Harold, Purau, Lyttelton .. 4,269 4,258 Gebbie, Reginald, Teddington .. .. 526 506 Gray, E. D., Teddington .. •• 1,337 1,325 Gray, W. A., Teddington .. .. — 2,917 Greig, W. F., Governor's Bay .. .. 811 1,026 Guy, W. J., Port Levy .. .. . . 437 407 Hall, H. S., Governor's Bay (private bag), 42 39 Lyttelton Harkerss, E. A. (private bag), Lyttelton .. 682 680 Hay, John T., Lyttelton .. . • 301 268 Hay, William, Lyttelton .. .. 212 244 Jackson, H. (Executors of), Purau .. 1,896 1,833 1 Jackson, H. M., Purau .. .. .. 2,087 1,951 1 Jenkins, F., Port Levy .. .. .. 470 992 Jenkins, Mrs. Ruby, Port Levy .. .. 849 1,197 Jennings, A., Port Levy .. .. 940 914 Macdonald and Maitland, Overleigh, Port 1,605 Nil Levy Maitland, Dr., Overleigh, Port Levy .. —• 1,666 Pope, Charles A., Port Levy .. .. 506 306 Quarantine Station (Department of Agri- 87 100 culture), Quail Island, Lyttelton Retallick, T. W., Helerdeen Avenue, Sumner 900 810 Richfield, A. S., Port Levy .. .. 523 623 Richfield, C. J., and Sons, Port Levy .. 749 621 Richfield, Geo., Port Levy .. .. 691 487 Small, A., Governor's Bay .. .. 214 158 Smith, C. D., Camp Bay, Purau, Lyttelton 1,675 1,270 Steele, G., Port Levy .. .. .. 2,366 2,372 Wallis J., Governor's Bay .. .. 452 457 Wallis, George, Governor's Bay .. .. 290 153 Wallis, Mrs. Georgina, Governor's Bay .. 40 30 Wallis, Wm. G. B., Governor's Bay .. 218 313 Witte, William, Teddington .. .. 841 733 Williams, A. E., Port Levy .. .. 3,241 3,836 56,325 55,932 HALS WELL COUNTY (In Christchurch Subdivision). Askin, S. P., Tai Tapu .. .. .. 562 662 Birdling, A. J., Halswell .. .. 5 129 Gray, Ivor, Kaituna, Ataahua .. .. — 599 Holmes, G. G., Halswell .. .. 640 550 Jakins, W. H., 161 Leichfield Street, Christ- — 127 church Matson, H., and Co., Cashel Street, Christ- 207 Nil church Matson, H., and Co., Box 3, Christchurch —• 62 McCartney, H. J., Tai Tapu .. .. 51 112 McCartney, John S., Greenpark .. .. 217 263 McDermott, E., 25 Tankerville Street, Sprey- — 38 don Millwood, G. A., Hoon Hay Valley, Halswell — 25 Morten, Richard, Tai Tapu .. .. 4,215 4,247 Narbey, H. J. 0., Halswell .. .. 398 353 Payne, H. E., Tai Tapu .. .. 398 400 Redmond, F., Halswell .. .. .. 10 Nil Rhodes, Hon. R. H., Tai Tapu .. .. 4,733 4,293 Simms and Sons., Ltd. (Halswell Property), — 325 Christchurch Sparks, H. S., Halswell .. .. 6 6 Tanner, F. G., Tai Tapu .. .. 134 188 Tobeck, J. H., Tai Tapu .. .. 144 244 Van Asch, Gorrit, Hoon Hay Valley .. 1,318 1,153 Welsh, Mrs. B., Tai Tapu .. .. — 333 Wood, B. B. (c/o Wm. Wood and Co., Here- 971 1,039 ford Street, Christchurch) 14,009 15,148

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. SPRINGS COUNTY (In Christehurch Subdivision). Anstiss, Mrs. S. T. (rural delivery), Springs- 134 Nil ton Bailey, Percy V., Springston Railway .. 384 640 Bates and Neill, Ardalli, Whitecliffs .. 791 535 Bearman, A., Greenpark .. .. 270 284 Bennett, S., Greenpark.. .. .. 386 396 Blakemore, J. F., Rawcliffe, Springston .. 286 335 Blakemore, L. W. (rural delivery), 233 261 Springston Brown, F. J., Motukarara .. .. 45 106 Canterbury Agricultural College Farm, Lin- 1,832 2,097 coin Carter, Thomas, Greenpark .. .. 928 1,045 Chamberlain, Henry Ernest, Ellesmere .. 530 532 Chamberlain, William (Executors of), Had- 1,076 1,067 stock (rural delivery), Ellesmere Coles Bros., Lincoln .. .. .. 108 Nil Cook, George H., Springston South .. 362 451 Cooper, James, Burnham .. .. 216 201 Cree, D. J., Burnham .. . .* .. 210 961 Creswell, Geoffrey, Burnham .. .. 777 1 1 090 Cross, Stanley, Rolleston .. .. 454 869 Crump, Fred., Springston .. .. 221 331 Cunningham, Miss A. B., Studley, Lincoln — 41 Davison, E. and T., Rolleston .. .. 105 156 Dent, Charles, Springston .. .. 1 2 Evans and Co., Greenpark .. .. 1,572 1,192 Gaffney, C. T. B., Rolleston .. .. 66 60 Gebbie, Ivan, Motukarara .. .. 346 367 Greaves, G., Lincoln .. .. .. 63 52 Harris, Alfred E., Motukarara .. .. 1,357 910 Harris, Horace E., Greenpark .. .. 203 271 Heinisch, Allan, Springston .. .. 119 264 Henley, T. J., Lincoln .. .. .. 231 109 Hill, J. F., Springston Railway .. .. 206 291 Hodgen, Edward, Motukarara .. .. 65 56 Hubbard, A. and G., Greenpark .. .. 546 767 Hubbard, Frederick, Greenpark .. .. 250 125 Kimber, H. A., Greenpark .. .. 22 Nil Kime, J. W., Springston .. .. 718 1,188 Kinnear, Mrs. Leah, Rolleston .. .. — 105 Lassen, G. A., Greenpark .. .. 442 568 Lowe, Levi, Rolleston .. .. .. 98 63 Marshall, David, Springston .. .. 434 637 McBean, G.. Springston.. .. .. 954 1,172 McCleary, James, Springston .. .. 52 51 McClelland, T. W., Burnham .. .. 565 306 McGregor Bros., Clydesdale Farm, Dunsandel 666 867 McGregor Bros., Landrust, Dunsandel .. 382 861 Mcintosh, H. W. (rural delivery), Springston — 51 South Milne, A. S., Rolleston .. .. .. 45 98 Morton, James, Ellesmere .. .. 236 276 O'Grady, Patrick, (rural delivery), Springs- 51 31 . ton Osborne, G. W. R., Doyleston .. .. 2,178 2 138 Pannett, J. H., Springston .. .. 387 439 Parish, F. W., Lake Flat, South Springston .. 171 90 Pearson Bros., Springston Railway .. 306 375 Phillips, A. (rural delivery), Springs .. — 81 Phillips, W. (rural delivery), Springs .. 176 Nil Powell, C. N. C. (rural delivery), Springston 509 418 South Reesby, T., Springston .. .. .. 88 236 Rennie, John, Motukarara .. .. 808 782 Riordan, P. J., Springston .. .. 283 109 Robson, F. H., Lincoln .. .. 513 93 Rowell, E. H. (rural), Springston South .. 49 41 Ryan, S. M., Springston South .. .. 430 442 Schaffer, W. (rural delivery), Springston .. 20 Nil Simpson, J. S., Springston .. .. 276 45 Sly, William, Springston Railway .. 36 70 Smith Bros., Springston .. .. 167 346 Smith, C. M., Gowan Glen, Lincoln .. 742 1,118 Smith, Ernest A., Lincoln .. .. 763 768 Smith, John, Springston .. .. 182 Nil Stace, Charles, Springston .. .. — 8 Stalker, John, Greenpark .. .. 336 320 Taylor, G., Weedon's .. .. .. 339 436 Thompson, Alexander (rural delivery), 55 198 Springston Turnbull and Co. (S. Jeffs), Rolleston .. 796 392 Tyson, W. H., Springston .. .. 220 204

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No. of Sheep on April 30 J April 30, 1927. I 1928. Spbings County—continued. Wall, R. (rural delivery), Springston .. 112 136 Williams, J. H., Ellesmere .. .. 633 1,068 Wolfe, Charles, Lincoln .. .. 74 Nil Yarr, Edward, Greenpark .. .. 661 774 30,348 33,195 ELLESMERE COUNTY (In Christchurch Subdivision). Abbott, William, Clifton, Southbridge .. 710 935 Adams, William, Dunsandel .. .. 394 514 Aldridge, James, Dunsandel .. • • 408 405 Allen, A. (rural delivery), Killinehy Rural.. — 143 Allen Bros., Killinoliy .. .. 412 38S Allen, J. J., Dunsandel .. .. .. 397 378 Allen, R. E. (Estate of), Killinehy .. 1,149 1,152 Anderson A., Southbridge .. .. — 120 Anderson Bros., Leeston .. .. 268 416 Armstrong, J. B. F., Ellesmere .. .. 142 160 Ballagh, James, Southbridge .. .. 907 1,821 Barnett, G. H., Leeston .. .. 170 180 Barnett, L. R., Southbridge Rural .. 2,141 2,044 Benney, George E., Southbridge .. .. 202 387 Bilbrough, Henry, Dunsandel .. .. 454 356 Bishop, R. G., Southbridge .. .. 146 257 Bishop, W. J., Rosedale, Southbridge .. 37 38 Boag, J. (rural delivery), Brookside .. 864 1,315 Bowis, W., Doyleston Rural .. .. 410 455 Brooks, Jonathan, Irwell .. .. 395 503 Brooks, Joseph, Brookside .. .. 455 475 Brooks, T. W., Brookside .. .. 289 315 Broughton, E. A., Oakleigh, Southbridge .. 4,066 Nil Broughton, W., Oakleigh, Southbridge .. — 5,010 Buchanan, I. K., Meadowbank, Ellesmere.. — 214 Burt, James, Killinehy .. .. .. 996 1,105 Candy, F. S., Brookside .. .. 288 273 Candy, H., Brookside .. .. .. 225 272 Candy, W. E., and Son, Doyleston .. 333 564 Canterbury Seed Company, Leeston .. 1,056 1,223 Carrol, A. and J., Southbridge .. .. 361 498 Chamberlain, John C., Ellesmere.. .. 516 653 Chamberlain, P. (Estate of), Leeston .. 1,148 1,458 Chamberlain, P. F., Dunsandel .. .. 1,745 1,799 Chamberlain, R., Ellesmere .. .. 464 412 Chappell, H. S., Killinehy .. .. 112 111 Christey, John E., Southbridge .. .. 526 527 Clephane, George, 64 Francis Avenue, St. 1,013 820 Albans, Christchurch Coe, John, Irwell .. • • • • 665 677 Coe, Lawrence B., Irwell .. •• 1,150 1,479 Cooper, George (rural delivery), Leeston .. 136 125 Cooper, W. B., Southbridge .. .. 115 153 Cordy, J. W., Leeston .. .. .. 82 Nil Cunningham, John, Brookside .. .. 680 711 Cunningham, W. B., Brookside .. .. 563 609 Denton, J. T., Southbridge Rural .. — 941 Dixon, T. (rural delivery), Ellesmere .. 405 Nil Dolan, M., Box 37, Leeston .. .. — 18 Donald, W. R., Irwell .. .. .. 123 91 Flesher, J. A., Box 20, Christchurch .. 101 2 Ford, E. B., Southbridge .. .. 4,832 4,499 Fussell Bros., Leeston .. .. .. 214 372 Frampton, F. G., Brookside .. .. 578 346 Gabbie, W. M., Southbridge .. .. 799 1,017 Galpin, E. H., Southbridge .. .. 436 290 Gardiner Bros., The Grove, Irwell .. 522 804 Gilbert, F. B., Southbridge .. .. 977 1,220 Gilbert. G. H., Southbridge .. .. 721 709 Gilbert, T. J., Leeston .. .. .. 126 166 Gillanders, D., Dunsandel .. .. 440 442 Glassey, John, Killinehy .. .. 198 220 Greenall, Thomas, Southbridge .. .. 255 297 Greenslade Bros, (rural delivery), Irwell .. 538 558 Greenwood, A. C., Southbridge .. .. 373 361 Greenwood, F. H., Southbridge .. .. 734 1,111 Greenwood, H. J., Southbridge .. .. 110 140 Habberjam, Thomas, Southbridge .. 3 54 Hack. E. T., Brookside .. .. 287 748 Hall, Alex, Brookside .. .. .. 123 115 Hall, K. J., Brookside .. .. .. — 258 Hamilton, W. J., Lakeside .. .. 475 484 Hampton, G., Leeston .. .. -. — 224

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Ellesmere County—continued. Hampton, William, Dunsandel .. .. 106 65 Hannaford, G., Southbridge .. .. 116 143 Hastings, C. J., Brookside .. .. 83 127 Heslop, John, Brookside .. .. 93 108 Heslop, Joseph (rural delivery), Brookside 80 159 Hight Bros., Brookside .. .. .. 468 307 Hight, R. A., Greenpark .. .. — 139 Houston, M., Brookside .. .. 215 459 Howson Bros., Sedgmere, Leeston .. 513 591 Hurford, H. J., Doyleston .. .. — 50 Hurst, H., Rakaia .. .. .. 224 307 Inwood, E. C., Southbridge .. .. 205 205 Jones, D., Dunsandel .. .. .. 2,320 2,345 Kibblewhite and Vaughan, Ellesmere .. 932 1,401 Leahy, Mrs. John, Lakeside .. .. 67 73 Lemon, L. C., Killinchy . . .. — 361 Lemon, Mrs. Martha (e/o L. C. Lemon), 140 Nil Killinchy Lemon, W. J., Killinchy .. .. 145 204 Leybourne, Leonard, Southbridge .. 40 Nil Lilley, W., Inwoods Road, Lakeside .. 140 168 Lochhead, Mrs. M., Leeston .. .. 138 506 Lochhead, W. (rural delivery), Leeston .. 486 448 Loughlin, W. S., Irwell .. .. 1 1 Lowry, W, Southbridge .. ... 132 82 Ludemann, John, Southbridge .. .. 331 413 Marshall, D., Killinchy .. .. . . 729 739 Mawson, Isaac, jun., Irwell .. .. 232 382 MeCartin, Arthur, Southbridge .. .. 114 83 MeCartin, John, Leeston .. .. 45 156 McClelland, Robert, Brookside .. .. 222 365 McClure Bros., Leeston .. .. 862 659 McEvedy, A. B. and A. J., Southbridge .. 302 467 McEvedy, John Peter, Southbridge .. 317 424 McEvedy, William James, Phcenix Park, 296 535 Southbridge McGill, Ivan (rural delivery), Taumutu .. 164 416 McGregor, D. McL., Ellesmere .. .. 530 709 Mcllraith, G. and P., Lakeside .. .. 275 415 McLachlan, Archibald, Doyleston .. 265 365 McLachlan, B., Doyleston .. .. 1,030 1,387 McLachlan, C. R. (Estate of), Doyleston .. 718 385 McLachlan, Gilbert, Southbridge.. .. 102 248 McLachlan, John, Leeston .. .. 727 860 McLachlan, Miss E., Doyleston .. .. 662 Nil McLaughlin, Alexander, Taumutu .. 631 734 McLenaghen, Hugh, Killinchy .. .. 368 302 McMillan, Robert T., Irwell .. .. 540 670 McPherson, Adam, Southbridge .. .. 504 563 Merreman, J. C., Doylestone .. .. 77 76 Millar, J. E., Killinchy .. .. .. 172 174 Millar, Robert C., (rural delivery), Brookside 136 191 Moorhead, James, Southbridge .. .. 265 230 Moorhead, Mrs. Agnes, Southbridge .. 324 Nil Moriarty, L., Southbridge .. .. 38 29 Morton, James, Ellesmere .. .. 234 257 Muirhead, G. H., Bishop's Corner (rural — 242 mail), Southbridge Nixon, William (Estate of), Killinchy .. 1,050 1,123 O'Boyle, Francis N., Lakeside .. .. 292 225 O'Boyle, J. J., Leeston .. .. .. 47 27 O'Boyle, John T., Lakeside .. .. 135 212 O'Brien, John F. (rural delivery), Killinchy 164 Nil O'Brien, M., Killinchy .. .. .. 312 381 Osborne, G. W. R., Winfield, Doyleston .. 573 1,017 Overton, H. M., Lakeside .. .. 181 420 Parkin, C. E., Rakaia .. .. .. 219 374 Patterson, J., jun., Taumutu .. .. 14 18 Pearce, G., Killinchy .. .. ■ ■ 287 327 Penny, John, Rakaia .. .. .. 3,290 3,881 Poole, G. W., Killinchy.. .. .. 48 48 Prosser, L. W., Leeston .. .. 154 77 Rapley, G. L. B., Southbridge .. .. 125 166 Reese, Joseph, Southbridge . . .. 446 475 Rennie, W. 0., Doyleston .. .. 633 693 Rhodes, Captain Tahu, Meadowbank, Elles- 170 Nil mere Ruddock, L. H., 7 Stratford Street, Christ- 312 Nil church Russell, William, Southbridge .. .. Ill 382 Scott, F. W., Southbridge .. .. 313 434 Scott, J. A., Brookside .. .. .. 407 367 Scott, Mrs. Mary, Brookside .. .. 263 409 Sheat, C. M., Dunsandel .. .. 167 207

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I No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Ellesmeke County—continved. Sheat, E. (Estate of), Dunsandel .. — 1,631 Sheat, G., Dunsandel .. .. .. 1,288 Nil Sheat, G. H., Brookside .. . . 105 501 Shemmings, J. H., Dunsandel .. .. 211 Nil Skinner, J. H., Dunsandel .. .. 611 581 Skurr, Keith, Dunsandel .. .. 833 873 Smyth (Estate of), John, Killinchy .. 157 Nil Smyth, P., Killinchy .. .. .. — 140 Spenee, John, Killinchy .. .. 133 177 Stapleton, Mrs. Mary, Doyleston.. .. 300 299 Stephens, H. T., Bush Farm, Brookside .. 284 385 Stephens, T. A., Irwell .. .. .. 478 568 Stephens, W. G., Brookside .. .. — 73 Stevens, J., Brookside .. .. .. 34 27 Storry, L. W., Box 602, Christchurch .. 428 Nil Stubbs, J., Rakaia .. .. .. 185 174 Thompson, Nathaniel, Southbridge .. 30 80 Todd, David, Doyleston .. .. — 8 Tong, A., Southbridge .. .. .. 215 247 Tyson, G. W., Springston .. .. 11 31 Wagner, F. A., Leeston.. .. .. 494 1,223 Walker, James, Dunsandel .. .. 877 1,041 Walker, Thomas A., Selwyn .. .. 730 735 Warrington, V. C. R., Southbridge .. 174 182 Washbourne, E., Dunsandel .. .. 148 110 Washbourne, H. C., Selwyn .. .. 240 699 Weaver, S., Killinchy .. .. .. 19 32 Williams, R. L. (Estate of), Irwell .. 219 253 Winter, E. R., Brookside .. .. 542 506 Worner, S. W., Southbridge .. .. 616 796 Wylie, W. J. (Estate of), Southbridge .. 366 597 Young, A. J. W., Irwell .. .. 485 442 77,742 91,356 SELWYN COUNTY (In Christchurch Subdivision). Acland, L. G. D., Hororata .. .. 718 38L Adams, Edward A., Hororata .. .. 33 13 Adams, G., Glenroy .. .. .. —• 433 Andrew, F. J., Te Pirita .. .. 1,920 2,022 Ballagh, Henry, Hororata .. .. 938 1,200 Ballagh, John, Hororata .. .. 543 561 Ballock, Mrs. A., Dunsandel .. .. j 206 267 Barber, A. N., Te Pirita .. .. — 989 Barber, Mrs. F. R., Te Pirita .. .. 919 Nil Barnett, Russel, Dunsandel .. .. 232 260 Bates, David, Gowanlea, White Cliffs .. 1,658 1,726 Beatty, George V., Coalgate .. .. 311 Nil Benbow, A. E., Bankside . . .. — 277 Benbow, J. W., Bankside .. .. 354 414 Birdling, G., Lowmount, White Cliffs .. 1,242 1,240 Black, W. R., Rakaia .. .. .. 15 8 Bond, J. H. C. (Executors of), Mount Hutt, 3,000 3,600 Methven Boulton, A. D. G., Glenroy .. .. 203 136 Bowes, E., 19 Domain Terrace, Spreydon .. 685 Nil Boyle, Hugh Alexander, Coalgate .. 796 387 Breading, George, Rakaia .. .. 173 110 Breading, Robert and Samuel, Leeston Rural 717 310 Breading, W. J., Box 36, Rakaia .. j. 846 856 Brown, C. L. and T. G., Taumutu .. 394 323 Brown, Norman J., Dunsandel .. .. 593 1,060 Brown, W. L., Hororata .. .. 145 148 Bruce Bros. (Hororata Property), Hororata 850 Nil Bruce, D., Hororata .. .. .. 122 Nil Buchanan Bros., Dunsandel .. .. 330 578 Buchanan, Mrs. J. F. (private bag), High 8,406 8,458 Peaks, Christchurch .. Buckenham Bros., Dunsandel . . .. j — 436 Burgess, James, Dunsandel .. .. j 499 448 Burns, J. H. Rakaia .. .. .. \ 274 316 Cain, H. G., Dunsandel .. .. 373 420 Carney, E. J., Rakaia .. .. .. 71 27 Casey, Mrs. Charlotte, Mead Settlement, 63 Nil Rakaia Chalmers, A., jun., Lyttelton .. .. 68 295 Chapman, W., Hororata .. .. 527 695 Chatterton, Ernest J., Dunsandel .. 429 548 Clucas, James, Haldon, Hororata .. 1,152 1,371 Colee, R., Greendale .. .. .. 910 1,121 Collison, F. G., Windwhistle .. .. 722 931 Cornelius, F. F., Rakaia North .. .. 152 10 Craigie, A. L., Te Pirita .. .. 974 1,029

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1027. 1928. Selwyn County—continued. Deans, James, Homebush (private bag), 319 400 Christchurch Dennis, Albert V. (rural delivery), Horo- 383 393 rata Dennis and Mallard, Glenroy .. .. 881 Nil Dennis, E. A. (rural delivery), Hororata .. 734 685 Dennis, Samuel, Glenroy .. .. 93 Nil Dennis, Mrs. A. P., Glenroy .. .. —• 70 Dennis, W. E., Glenroy .. .. 362 1,365 Derrett, E. A., White Cliffs .. .. 796 827 Derrett, E. C., White Cliffs .. .. 742 515 Derrett, G. C., Hororata .. .. 585 417 Derrett, L., Woodside, Hororata.. .. 625 681 Dickie, D. J., Glentunnel .. .. 163 Nil Doody, W. and J. H., White Cliffs .. 2,435 2,607 Duckmunton, C., Glenroy .. .. 199 244 Dunlop, Mrs., Benholm, White Cliffs .. 606 1,091 Eddy, W. H., Box 26, Dunsandel .. 168 Nil Eagan, R. H., Te Pirita .. .. 70 Nil Felton, R. W., Hororata .. .. 25 50 Fitzgerald, John, Glentunnel .. .. 534 402 Eizzard Bros., Hororata .. .. 261 239 Poster, W. H., Hororata .. .. 696 833 Gardiner, O. J. (rural mail), Dunsandel .. 263 296 Gerard and Murray - Aynsley, Bayfields, 10,088 10,570 Snowdon, Christchurch Gerard, G., Snowdon, Christchurch .. 10,445 9,118 Gerard, Mrs. Ereda M. (private bag), Snow- 3,354 2,600 don, Christchurch Gerard, W. G., Snowdon (private bag), 3,512 4,362 Christchurch Gillanders, John, Greendale .. .. .2,030 2,130 Gilmour, William, Glentunnel .. .. 1,386 1,202 Grieve, D., Hororata .. .. .. 235 160 Grigg, D. E., Bankside .. .. .. 2,571 2,469 Grigg, Gilbert, Hororata .. .. 2,109 2,300 Hall, Godfrey, Hororata .. .. 3,894 3,772 Hall, J. D., 44 Hackthorne Road, Cashmere, 50 372 Christchurch Hall, K. W. J., Glenroy .. .. 1,264 1,730 Hall, Wilfred (rural mail delivery), Hororata 3,555 3,414 Hardy, C. M., Glenroy .. .. .. 12 56 Harris, George, Windwistle .. .. — 1,905 Harris, T. E., Hororata .. .. 656 606 Hewitt, W. J., Bankside .. .. 27 Nil Hight, C. H., Te Pirita .. .. .. — 542 Hight, George, Hororata .. .. 1,582 1,869 Hill, E. G., High Peaks (private bag), Christ- 613 599 church Hill, Harry, M., Hororata .. .. 808 482 Hill, Philip John, Dunsandel .. .. 101 100 Hinkley, H., 33 St. Asaph Street (Bankside •—• 1,468 Property), Christchurch Hockridge, J., Hororata .. .. 231 253 Hulston, J. H., Te Pirita .. .. 2,514 Nil Hunt, E. W., Glentunnel .. .. l'i57 766 Hunt, G. E., Glenroy .. .. .. '357 233 Hutton, G., Bangor, Dariield .. .. 1,407 2,111 Inch, D., Te Pirita, Rakaia .. .. 1,072 993 Inch, W. J., Te Pirita .. .. .. 1,371 Ironside, Alexander W., Hororata .. 1,445 2,013 Isherwood, E., Glenroy .. .. .. 28 31 Jarman, T. D., Heatherlea, Hororata .. 3,620 3,575 Jessep, H. E. H., Peak Hill, Lake Coleridge 1,760 1,880 Johnson, H. W., Dunsandel .. .. 895 1,057 Johnston, A. J., Dunsandel .. .. 390 395 Johnston, R. H., Dunsandel .. .. 463 533 Keith, R. G., Glenroy .. .. .. 360 228 Kelly Bros., Kirwee .. .. .. 234 679 Kelso, John A., Bankside .. .. 790 742 Kennedy, Mrs. Ellen, Glentunnel .. 515 1,012 Kime, G. W., Dunsandel .. .. 417 475 Kirkham, S., Glentunnel .. .. — 30 Locker, R., Hororata .. .. .. 13 11 Locker, W. S., Hororata .. .. 428 335 Macdonald, I. M., Hororata .. .. 651 910 Macintosh, E. (Trustees of), Glenroy .. — 593 Macintosh, Mrs. Isabella, Glenroy .. 535 Nil Mackie, John M., Dunsandel .. .. 438 391 Maffey, Richard, Hororata .. .. 181 225 Manson, A., Halkett .. .. .. 245 384 Marsh, John, Glentunnel .. .. 222 445 McLaughlin, D. W., Box 33, Dunsandel .. 63 40 Miller, D., Bankside .. .. .. — 589 Moodie, Isaac, jun., Meade, Rakaia .. 68 67

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Selwyn County—continued. Morland, C. J., Hororata .. .. 37 592 Murchison Bros., Lake Coleridge .. 21,453 23,543 Murchison, Mrs. J. (Executors of), Glen- 6,247 6,554 thorne, Lake Coleridge Murray, Andrew, Longmead, Bankside .. 967 Nil Murray-Aynsley, Mrs. A. 0., Mount Algidus, 12,940 14,240 Lake Coleridge Nelson, Walter, Hororata .. .. 218 241 Newlove, James, Dunsandel .. .. 200 299 Oliver, Herbert, Hororata .. .. 661 947 Oliver, Jack, Hororata .. .. .. 539 518 Oliver, W. R., Hororata .. .. 580 900 O'Rorke, M. H., Mount Oakden, Lake 3,197 3,219 Coleridge Orsborne, G. N., Bankside .. .. 1,950 Nil Parker, A. L., Hororata .. .. 87 105 Parker, H. A., Hororata .. .. 116 88 Parkin, Hedley, Bankside .. .. 861 1,389 Parrott, E. J., 102 Springfield Road, Christ- 3,200 3,500 church Payton, E. W. (P. G. Cronin, Manager), 2,492 1,985 Box 22, Aylesbury Pearse, A., Glenroy .. .. .. 63 156 Pearson, J. H., Coalgate .. .. 26 21 Pearson, T. E., Oranga, Horarata .. 1,555 2,029 Phillips, D. R., Glenroy.. .. .. 510 331 Phillips, E. J. (rural delivery), Hororata .. 183 365 Phillips, T. A., Wind-whistle .. .. 920 985 Pickering, Robert E., Hororata .. .. 439 671 Prestidge, J., Coalgate .. .. .. 138 222 Prestidge, Robert, Coalgate .. .. 300 325 Rains, Robert George, Bankside .. .. 600 860 Reddecliffe, W. W. (Terrace Estate), Horo- 1,785 2,789 rata Reeves, H. M., Hororata .. .. 432 386 Richards, Mrs. L., Laindon (private bag), 4,606 4,372 Christchurch Richards, R. T., Round Top, Windwhistle 2,488 2,781 Riches, R. J., Dunsandel .. .. — 355 Robb, A. W., Whitecliffs .. .. 106 .203 Robinson, Arthur T., Bankside .. .. 364 719 Robinson, H. W., Bankside .. .. — 840 Roseveare, S., Rockwood, Glenroy .. 2,015 1,910 Roseveare, William James, Glenroy .. 495 265 Rowe, Richard, Bankside .. .. 440 664 Rutherford, B. C., Brackendale (private 3,963 4,493 bag), Christchurch Saunders, H. J. H., Hororata .. .. 43 203 Scarlett, R. (Estate of), Glenroy .. .. 1,620 1,800 Seott Bros., Bluff Farm, Windwhistle .. 622 1,084 Scott Bros., Glenroy .. .. .. 1,521 1,631 Scott, N. G., Dunsandel .. .. 267 299 Shannon, R., Te Pirita .. .. .. 254 152 Shannon, W. S., Te Pirita .. .. 492 488 Sheat, W. J. 0., Dunsandel .. .. 213 328 Shellock, Arthur, Bankside .. .. 1,050 1,087 Shellock, William, Rakaia .. .. 219 276 Shemmings, J. H., Dunsandel .. .. -—• 1,710 Stainger, Peter, Selwyn.. .. .. 248 270 Starkey, G. B., White Cliffs .. .. 3,336 3,554 Stone, T. H., Glenroy .. .. .. 1,116 1., 160 Stone, W., Glenroy .. .. .. 2,853 2,768 Taylor, Richard J., Te Pirita .. .. 368 638 Thorne, H. H., Hororata .. .. 1,738 1,716 Thwaites, Arthur S., Glenroy .. .. 1,332 1,122 Thwaites, W., Hororata .. .. 1,208 1,231 Tizzard Bros., Hororata .. .. 261 239 Tweedy, Joseph, Dunsandel .. .. 193 204 Urquhart, A. W., Mount Algidus (private 739 644 bag), Christchurch Vincent, C. G., Hororata .. .. 1,061 1,250 Walker, John, Dunsandel .. .. 402 449 Walker, William N., Dunsandel .. .. 144 165 Weaver, A., Rakaia .. .. .. —■ 553 Weaver Bros., North Rakaia .. .. 325 453 Webb, A. G., Box 37, Rakaia .. .. 85 87 Webb Bros. (Plimmer's Estate), Glenroy .. 2,929 3,413 Westenra, D. W., Camla, Dunsandel .. 1,842 1,830 Whyte, Herbert, S., Yaldhurst .. .. 220 359 Wightman, Mrs. I. M. H., Mount Hutt, 209 1,620 Methven Winter, G. A., Dunsandel .. .. — 1,200 Williams, Thos., Hororata .. .. 167 Nil Wilson, Kenneth (Estate of), Te Pirita .. 874 755 Woodcock, Mrs. Margaret, White Cliffs .. 306 268

] No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Selwyn County—continued. Wraighfc, D. T., Dunsandel .. .. 266 322 Wright, Ernest G., Dunsandel .. .. 441 410 Wright, 1?. N., Hororata .. .. 263 365 Wright, H. F., Dunsandel .. .. 736 658 Yeoman, David, Homebush .. .. 85 Nil 221,220 239,335" ASHBURTON COUNTY (In Ashburton Subdivision). Adams, Alex., Lowcliffe .. .. 405 152 Addis, J. A., Lismore .. .. .. 56 Nil Aicken, J. T. and L. M., Methven .. 941 681 Aieken, I. S., Methven .. .. .. 676 774 Alington, C. S., No. 7 Rural Delivery, Ash- 362 687 burton Allan Bros, Dromore .. .. .. 359 620 Allan, M. F. D., Alford Forest .. .. — 663 Allan, W. J., Ruapuna .. .. .. 1,597 1,793 Amos, Albert, Wakanui .. .. 766 634 Amos, F. E., Lauriston .. .. 212 392 Anderson, Alexander, Carew, Ealing .. 357 569 Anderson, A., Lowcliffe, Hinds (address: 1,250 1,573 Box 498, Christchurch) Anderson Bros., Flemington .. .. 2,671 2,925 Anderson, G. J. W., Ashburton .. .. 2,041 2,738 Anderson, J. E., Hinds .. .. .. 344 Nil Anderson, L. C., Lyndhurst .. .. 625 813 Anderson, R. J., Mayfield .. .. 910 1,059 Anderson, S. H., Lyndhurst .. .. 734 505 Anderson, T. (rural delivery), Methven .. 556 Nil Anderson, Thomas, Methven (rural delivery), 555 495 Ashburton Anderson, William (Estate of), Riverside .. 15 Nil Anderson, W. J., Flemington .. .. 1,104 2,150 Andrew, P. J., 257 Armagh Street, Christ- 3,870 3,971 church Andrews, A. L., Winchmore (rural delivery), 601 655 Ashburton Annett, Albert, Hinds .. .. .. 270 170 Anstey, William M., Stoneycroft, Coldstream, 1,072 504 Ashburton Armstrong, H. A., Bucclough, Mt. Somers — 850 Armstrong, W., Lowcliffe .. .. 918 868 Arnold and Son, Laghmor, Ashburton .. 616 1,020 Ashton, A. T., Lismore .. .. .. J 297 287 Ashton, William, Racecourse Road, Ash- 113 206 burton Ashworth, M. L. H., Lyndhurst .. .. 643 546 Austin, G. F. and R., Mayfield .. .. 1,319 1,616 Ayers, H. T., Winchmore Rural .. .. 581 633 Babbage, Edward, Overdale .. .. 320 350 Bain, L., Coldstream .. .. .. — 1,076 Bain, L., Lowcliffe .. .. .. 553 1,076 Banks, Arthur, Rakaia .. .. .. 155 140 Banks Bros., Chertsey .. .. .. 760 613 Banks, Donald, Rakaia .. .. 1,253 1,042 Banks, M. James, 23 Queens Road, Shirley — 291 Bargh, J. H., Hinds .. .. .. 248 i 224 Barker, H. L., Ashburton .. .. 1,029 j 1,226 Barnes, E. S., Lowcliffe .. .. 317 ! 486 Barr, John, Waterton .. .. .. 238 ' 250 Barrett, A. V., Mayfield .. .. 1,240 1,030 Barton, Howard C., Carew, Ealing .. 1,856 2,029 Bates, P., sen., Alford Forest .. .. 139 161 Baxter Bros., Peel View, Ruapuna .. 2,118 1,435 Baxter, Douglas, Mayfield .. .. 529 j Nil Baxter, G. A., Carew, Ealing .. .. 891 ! 1,028 Baxter, J. W., Ruapuna .. .. 1,120 ! 1,234 Baxter, John, Chertsey .. .. 720 ! 891 Baxter, John S., Ruapuna .. .. 497 j 534 Baxter, Mrs. Wallace, Rakaia .. .. 509 702 Baxter, Robert, Dorie .. .. .. 509 624 Baxter, Stuart, Ruapuna .. .. 768 870 Baxter, W. J., Overdale .. .. 407 373 Baynes Brtis., Seafield .. .. .. 189 134 Beach, F., Greenstreet .. ... . . 122 90 Beach, Samuel, Eiffelton .. .. 154 154 Beatty, John, Chertsey .. .. 251 286 Beatty, W., Chertsey .. .. .. 370- 306 Beatty, William John, Lyndhurst .. 17 80 Bebbington, Frank, Lauriston .. [ 1,290 ! 1,951 Beckley, C., Ruapuna .. .. .. j 652 | 917 Beel, Daniel (rural delivery). Hinds, Carew 1 1,214 647

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April SO, 1927. 19?8. Ashburton County—continued. Begg, Mrs. E. M., Wakanui .. .. 1,033 1,034 Belcher, T. W., Hackfall, Arundel .. 2,313 2,041 Bell, James, Lismore.. .. .. 524 636 Bell, Daniel, Lismore .. .. .. — 1,235 Bell, David, Hinds .. .. .. 810 Nil Bell, R. J., Ashton .. .. .. 423 350 Bell, T. J., Wheatstone .. .. "413 430 Bell, W. C., Waterton .. .. .. 80 Nil Bennett, Alexander, Riverside .. .. 623 610 Bennett, A. L., Ruapuna .. .. 718 797 Bennett, Chas., Ashburton .. .. 138 3,714 Bennett, C. S. (rural delivery), Hinds, 602 Nil Carew Bennett, L. F., Ruapuna .. .. 341 447 Bennett, T., Ruapuna .. .. .. 2,247 2,056 Bennett, T. H., Shepherd's Bush, Ruapuna 1,038 1,504 Bennett, William, Winchmore .. .. 1,618 1,600 Bennett, V. C., Hinds .. .. .. — 700 Bennison, Albert, Charing Cross, Seafield .. 271 459 Berry, G., jun., Hinds .. .. .. 28 322 Bird, D. P., Hinds .. .. .. — 118 Bird, G. J., Rakaia .. .. .. 259 292 Bird, N. J., Hinds .. .. .. 112 105 Bishop Bros., Wheatstone .. .. 419 412 Bishop, F. W., Tinwald.. .. .. 22 310 Bishop, George L., Mount Somers .. 215 313 Bishop, W. E., Lynnford, Ashburton .. 152 140 Black, A., Alford Forest Road, Ashburton 405 428 Black, D. and T. (rural delivery), Laghmor 632 884 Blackley, James, Rakaia .. .. 512 545 Blackmore, G. S., Westerfield .. .. 932 1,520 Blair, James, Mayfield .. .. .. 153 42 Bland, E. A., Rosedale, Methven.. .. 1,871 2,067 Bland, G. A., Mount Somers .. .. 4,147 4,176 Bland, James, Box 74 , Ashburton .. 2,621 2,207 Blathwayt, M. P. W., Alford Forest .. 761 1,706 Blee, J. P., Ashton .. .. .. 627 662 Boag, Mrs. A. E., Methven .. .. — 717 Boag, W., Box 3, Rakaia .. .. 1,059 1,022 Boag, W., Winchmore, Ashburton .. 728 1,283 Boaler, J. H., Yarra, Mayfield .. .. 566 842 Body, E. G. (rural mail), Winchmore .. 314 361 Bond and Gerard, Mount Hutt, Methven .. 1,570 1,350 Bond, Arthur, Lowcliffe .. .. 171 245 Bonifant, J., Wakanui, Ashburton .. 1,002 972 Bonnington, R., Lowcliffe .. .. 214 192 Boyce, Samuel A., Dorie .. .. 751 807 Boyd, A., Ruapuna .. .. .. 183 196 Branch, Henry W., Mayfield .. .. 2,415 2,512 Brand, George, Wakanui, Ashburton .. 1-6 250 Bratley, Mrs. G., Flemington .. .. 540 566 Brawley, M. A., Highbank .. .. 215 185 Brawley, R. H., Lyndhurst .. .. 219 185 Bremner, R., Ashburton .. .. 42 5 Breach, W. G., Lyndhurst .. .. 1,078 1,527 Bright, Thomas, Staveley .. .. 212 186 Broaks, C. J., Mount Hutt, Rakaia .. 204 329 Brock, M. A., 18 Clyde Road, Riccarton .. 1,059 1,148 Brooker, E. D. (rural mail), Winchmore .. 174 330 Broomfield, H., Wheatstone .. .. 104 100 Brown, Andrew, Elgin .. .. 160 206 Brown, H., Seaview .. .. .. 492 312 Brown, James, sen., South Rakaia . . 102 Nil Brown, John, jun., Burnside Farm, Mayfield 2,424 5,069 Brown, John, Lowcliffe .. .. 1,999 1,825 Brown, P., Rakaia .. .. .. 62 102 Brown, Walter, Dromore .. .. 163 92 Bruce, A. P., Chertsey .. .. .. 1,476 1,091 Bruce, James, Seafield .. .. .. 1,270 1,345 Bruce, William, Eiflelton .. .. •—• 40 Bruce, William M., Lowcliffe .. .. 684 951 Bryan, S. R., Hinds .. .. .. 853 884 Bryant, Basil, Flemington, Ashburton .. 598 631 Buckley, John, Oalslands Farm, Mount 713 629 Hutt, Rakaia Rural Buick.. Robert, Clent Hills, Mount Somers 3,922 5,740 Bull, H., Mayfield .. .. .. 65 62 Burdon, C., Mount Potts, Mount Somers .. 5,410 5,283 Burgess, J. H., Staveley ' .. 665 713 Burnett, Robert, Hinds.. .. .. 6 48 Burt, E. A., Isleworth, Hinds .. .. 220 215 Butler, A. A., Rakaia .. .. .. 92 62 Butler, George, Dorie .. .. .. 362 323 Butler, John, Hinds .. .. .. 216 190

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Ashburton County—continued. Butterick, A. D., Wakanui .. .. 211 183 Butteriek, A. L., Flemington, Ashburton .. 205 384 Butterick and Mcintosh, Lynnford .. 425 389 Butteriek, Frederick, Wakanui .. .. 437 445 Butterick, H. D., Elgin .. .. 188 188 Butterick, J. W., Wakanui, Ashburton .. 717 889 Butterick, R. H., Hinds .. .. 210 200 Butterick, T., Wakanui .. .. —• 445 Cairns, Charles, Hinds .. .. .. 418 590 Cairns, David, Wakanui .. .. 499 585 Cairns, J. E., Wakanui .. .. .. 402 548 Cairns, John (rural mail), Winchmore .. 240 236 Cairns, Sam, Wakanui .. .. .. 162 225 Callaghan Bros., Methven .. .. 479 905 Callaghan, James, Mount Hutt Rural, 610 972 Rakaia Cameron, A. C., Dundas, Chertsey .. 2,222 1,951 Cameron, James, Anama .. .. 215 240 Cameron, John, Chertsey .. .. 400 249 Cameron, J., May field .. .. .. — 280 Campbell, Andrew, Pudding Hill, Methven 2,330 2,930 Campbell Bros., Chertsey .. .. 149 133 Campbell, C. H., Springburn .. .. 50 200 Campbell, George, Carew .. .. 1,500 2,011 Campbell, Gordon S., Rokeby, Rakaia .. 871 1,011 Campbell, James, Box 62, Methven .. 4,740 5,006 Campbell, James, Ealing .. .. 678 749 Campbell, Mrs. M., Box 62 (Dromore Pre. — 391 l>erty), Methven Campbell, R., jun., Dromore .. .. 691 792 Campbell, Robert, Tsleworth Settlement, —- 24 Hinds Campbell, Samuel, Alford Forest.. .. 1,389 Nil Campion, W. and A., Barrhill .. .. 772 929 Candy, A. G., Anama .. .. .. 276 346 Capon, A., jun. (rural mail), Winchmore .. 374 344 Capon, Arthur (rural mail), Winchmore .. 810 783 Carlton, S. J„ Methven.. .. .. 850 1,277 Carney, William, Alford Forest .. .. 300 299 Carr, James, Methven .. .. .. 1,039 1,002 Carruthers, D. B., Rakaia .. .. 997 1,715 Cass, A., Willowby .. .. .. 109 102 Chalmers, Miss Jane, Ashburton .. .. 297 345 Chamberlain, W. C., Lyndhurst .. .. 649 1.225 Chambers, B. R. (rural mail), Winch- 295 422 more Chambers, George, jun., Methven .. 862 919 Chambers, George, Chertsey .. .. 216 215 Chapman, F. H., Willowby .. .. 569 Nil Chapman, George S., Chatmoss, Willowby 783 Nil Chapman, J. F., Willowby .. .. 52 325 Chapman, Misses (c/o R. J. Chapman, •— 416 " Chatmos "), (rural delivery), Willowby Chapman, R. J., Willowby .. .. 1,375 1.451 Chapman, Thomas, Willowby .. ,. — 256 Chisnall, C. D., " Eskdale," Box 1, Hinds ,. 891 761 Chisnall, Cecil C., Longlands, Hinds .. 705 712 Chisnall, G. W., Hinds .. .. .. 804 750 Chisnall, H. L., Hinds .. .. .. 844 881 Chisnall, Mrs. F. A., Box 1, Hinds .. 35 46 Chisnall, Mrs. R., Hinds .. .. 35 43 Christie, David M. (rural delivery), Mount 3,390 3,666 Hutt, Rakaia Clark, John, Tinwald .. ... .. 100 100 Clarke, F. W, Loweliffe .. .. 280 306 Clarke, James, Ashburton .. .. 3 7 Cleeve, H. C., Highbank .. .. 337 93 Cleeve, T. W., Highbank .. .. 8 20 Clemens Bros., Barrhill .. .. 318 337 Clemens, F., Newland .. .. .. 208 217 Clement, D. H., Mataipuke, Ealing .. 517 Nil Clements, Edgar V., Mataipuke, Ealing .. 560 1,022 Clements, W. E. C., Lismore .. .. 950 1,797 Clifford, Joseph, Ruapuna .. .. 415 329 Clifton, D. H., Alford Forest .. .. 156 166 Clinton, James, Barrhill .. .. — 393 Cochrane Bros., Elgin Road, Ashburton .. 1,235 1,334 Cochrane, James, and Son, Wakanui .. 243 289 Cochrane, John, Laghmor, Ashburton .. 72 154 Coe, George Henry, Box 32, Ashburton .. 323 202 Coleman, E. M., Methven .. .. 187 294 Collett, Arthur G., Lyndhurst .. .. 481 319 Connell, John (Estate of), Barrhill .. 1,960 1,326 Connolly, Jeremiah, Langley, Rakaia .. 7,112 8,777

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30 1927. 1928. Ashbuhton County—continued. Connolly, Mary (Estate of), B.akaia .. 506 1,000 Connor, John, Chertsey .. .. — 100 Conway, James, Ruapuna .. .. 154 304 Cook, H., Mount Hutt (rural), Rakaia .. 1,370 1,884 Cookson, F. P., Eiffelton, Ashburton .. 222 292 Copland, A., Dromore .. .. .. 716 721 Copland, H. M.,-Westmere, Dromore .. 560 777 Copland, W., Chertsey .. .. .. 513 613 Copland, W. G., Chertsey .. .. 995 841 Corbett, Sam., Wakanui .. .. 97 72 Corbett, Thomas, Mayfield .. .. 806 681 Corbett, W. H., Dromore .. .. 124 22 Corbitt, John Thomas, Ashburton .. | 165 318 Cormack, James, Arundel .. .. 754 891 Coskerie, James, Ruapuna .. .. 298 141 Cox, J., Eiffelton .. . . .. 357 960 Cox, S., Lyndhurst .. .. . . 644 854 Crawford, J., Highbank .. .. 733 342 Crawford, William, Wakanui .. .. 80 Nil Crawford, William John, Laghmor, Ashburton 644 784 Cresswell, Charles, Lismore, Hinds .. 1,055 Nil Cresswell, Douglas, Lismore .. .. 7,707 Nil Cresswell Bros., Lismore .. .. — 7,085 Crooke, C. J., Methven .. .. — 1,490 Crossman, F. W., Eiffelton ., .. 178 253 Crossman, H., Hinds .. .. . ■ 238 130 Crosson, Samuel, Laghmor .. .. 619 539 Crothers, H. J., Lauriston .. .. 223 576 Croy, Robert W., Box 10, Chertsey .. 424 415 Croy, Robert, Ashton, via Tinwald .. 93 336 Crozier, William James, Miteham .. 171 10 Cullotv, Eugene, Rakaia .. .. 88 137 Curd, S. C., Ashburton .. .. .. 650 1,469 Curd, Stephen (rural delivery), Winchmore — 1,459 Daley, J. B., The Homestead, Lauriston .. 436 406 Dally, R., New Park Settlement, Eiffelton 60 29 Dalton, J. R., Methven .. .. 1,346 1,764 Dalton, M. (rural mail), Hinds, Lowcliffe .. . 582 708 Daly, Michael, Hinds .. .. .. 160 Nil Daly, M. D., Lowcliffe .. .. .. 281 84 Daly, P., 14 Cameron Street, Ashburton .. 592 Nil Dalzell, William T., Lauriston .. .. 147 Nil Dart, J. W. M., Methven .. .. 256 269 Davidson, John, Hinds .. .. .. 666 1,390 Da vies, W. IL, Greenstreet .. .. 198 272 Davison, Efed, Methven .. .. 337 522 Davison, James, Eiffelton .. .. 472 Nil Davison, John (Estate of), Rakaia .. 285 386 Davison, William, Winslow .. .. 620 753 Dawling, John, Methven .. .. 1,591 3,047 Dawson, Charles, Waterton .. .. j 761 618 Deal, G. W., Eiffelton .. .. 104 109 Deans, C., Methven .. .. .. — 437 Dell, J. W., Riverslea, Lynnford .. .. 60 15 Dickie, W. J., Lyndhurst .. .. 966 2,012 Dillon, H. C. J., Westerfield .. 241 209 Dixon, G. (Estate of), Methven .. .. 1,796 1,436 Dixon, H. W., Barrhill .. .. .. 244 374 Doak, W. J., Wakanui .. .. .. 479 693 Doig, Andrew, Chertsey .. .. 1,008 1,246 Doig, E. A., Cairndhu, Ashburton .. 798 1,248 Doig, J. R., Chertsey .. .. .. 219 229 Doig, John, Chertsey .. .. .. 695 1,094 Doig, Paul, Chertsey .. .. .. 849 859 Doig, Peter, jun., Chertsey .. .. 961 1,168 Dolan, D. C., Rakaia .. .. .. 281 367 Dolan, John, Mount Hutt (rural mail), via 635 1,220 Rakaia Dolan, P. F., Dorie, Rakaia .. .. 950 902 Dollman, Henry, Willowby .. .. 39 103 Donaldson Bros., Arundel .. .. 2,660 2,548 Donaldson, H., Hinds .. .. .. 469 458 Donaldson, J. A., Miteham .. .. 237 304 Dowling, Thomas (Estate of), Ashburton .. 351 42 Doyle, John, Paroteka A, Mayfield .. — 484 Driscoll, H. L. (private bag), Ch'ertsey .. 337 132 Drummond, Harrison, Methven .. .. 602 631 Duff, Donald, Mayfield .. .. .. 920 902 Dunstan, C., Lismore .. .. .. 505 1,240 Durran, George, Afford Forest .. .. 334 330 Dwyer, James, jun., Elgin .. . • 185 141 Dwyer, Michael J., Winchmore, Ashburton 449 578 Dynes, Andrew, Seaview .. .. 82 82 Dynes, Andrew, jun. (rural delivery), Seafield 994 1,672 Early, J. W., Witney Farm, Mayfield .. 701 901 Early, L. J., Greendale .. .. 1,144 725

J No. of Sheep on I April 30, April 30, i 1927. 192,8. Asiibukton County—tamtiwu"A. Eder, R. A., Staveley .. .. .. 211 357 Ellery, F. R,, Ealing .. .. .. — 797 Ellery, G., Mayflelcf .. .. .. 327 491 Ellerv, T. R., Ealing .. .. .. 725 797 Elliot, R. N., Methven .. .. .. 609 1,020 Ellis, John, Hinds .. .. .. 565 703 Emerson, F., Maronan .. .. .. 1,070 816 Ensor, Hugh, "Double Hill, Lake Coleridge 10,600 11,098 Evans, B., Winchmore .. .. .. 541 728 Evans, F. G., Ashburton Forks .. .. 919 1,023 Fagan, W. H., Springburn .. .. 71 Nil Fairey, A. V., Murawhiti .. .. 299 387 Farmers' Co-operative (N.Z.), Ashburton .. — 415 Farquhar, George, Barrhill .. .. 1,085 1,410 Farrell, John, Hinds .. .. .. 2,341 2,035 Farrell, John and Matthew, Hinds .. 1,761 1,870 Farrell, G., Hinds .. .. .. — 1,032 Fechney, John, Lyatt, Westerfield, .. 2,023 2,655 Fechney, L. J., De]os, Westerfield .. 2,880 3,378 Ferguson, S., Westerfield .. .. 463 507 Ferriman, W. Z. D., Box 24, Tinwald .. 734 833 Field, P. S., Valetta, Ashburton .. .. 1,345 1,734 Findlay, A. S., Craig Airlie, Highbank .. 135 403 Findlay, John, Eiffelton .. .. 717 998 Fisher, J. S. M., Lowcliffe, Hinds .. 784 Nil Fittock, Geo., Box 109, Staveley.. .. 283 569 Fittoek, James, Highbank .. .. 248 796 Flannery, John, Tinwald .. .. 127 252 Flatman, F. R., Woodbury, Geraldine .. 2,292 2,207 Fleming, J., Methven .. .. .. 470 513 Fleming, John A., Lismore .. .. 1,417 1,761 Fletcher, B., Lvndhurst .. .. 429 426 Flynn, B., Staveley .. .. .. 125 424 I'lynn, Con., Chertsey .. .. .. 490 564 Forsyth, Francis, Ealing .. .. 458 660 Foster, W. W., Seaview (rural delivery), 661 894 Ashburton Fox, M. P., Fairfield Road, Ashburton .. 1,172 1,777 Frampton, C. F. (rural), Wakanui .. 166 178 Frampton, Frederick, Seaview .. .. 352 364 Frampton, H., Willowby .. .. 32 88 Frampton, Walter, Hinds .. .. 655 775 Franks, G. A., Lyndhurst .. .. 973 637 Franks, J. T., Lyndhurst .. .. 339 367 Freak, D. E., Hinds .. .. .. 340 347 Freeman, H. J., Highbank (private bag), 1,295 1,281 Rakaia Frisby, E., Laghmor Road, Tinwald .. 117 144 Frisby, R., Grey Street, Ashburton .. 1,259 1,245 Fyfe, Colin A., Section 4, Soldier Settlement, 299 414 Lauriston Galavan, Thomas, Methven .. .. 172 Nil Gallagher Bros., Valetta .. .. 1,200 421 Gallagher, Isaiah, Valetta .. .. 919 794 Gallagher, James Thomas, Ealing* .. 477 Nil Gallagher, W. G., Cranbrae, Ealing .. — 546 Gallagher, William, Valetta .. .. 252 255 Galletly, Edwin, Matapuke (rural), Hinds 501 574 Galletly, Henry G., Mataipuke (rural de- 946 1,151 livery), Hinds Galletly, John (rural delivery), Hinds .. 777 1,123 Gallety Bros, and White, Maronan .. 288 296 Gallie, Robert John, Willowby .. .. 460 742 Gardiner, J., jun., Box 26, Rakaia .. 1,341 1,179 Gardiner, S., South Rakaia .. .. 325 228 Garland, J., Anama Rural .. .. — 248 Geddes, Alex., Highbank .. .. 689 497 Geddes, F. i)., Alford Forest .. .. 455 509 Gemmell, Robert, Barrhill .. .. 630 771 Gibb, John, Mount Somers .. .. 630 778 Gibson, Joseph, Mount Hutt (rural mail), via 202 294 Rakaia Giddings, Mary E., Tinwald .. .. 446 209 Giddings, William E., Ealing .. .. 3,835 4,514 Giles, Goerge, Wakanui .. .. 88 71 Gill, A. E., Greenstreet .. .. .. 265 271 Gill, T. P., Hinds .. .. ■. 338 407 Gillies, R. C. (Estate of), " Birtley," Mayfield 2,634 3,742 Gilmour, D. S., Winchmore Rural .. 488 810 Gilmour, Robert, Ashton .. • • 200 Nil Gimson, W., Mitcham .. .. . • 205 126 Gilpin, Thomas, Highbank, Barrhill .. 17 91 Glassey, James, Ruapuna .. .. 126 152 Good, James Henry, Ealing .. 1,211 1,005 Goodfellow, J. M., Laghmor (rural delivery), — 160 Ashburton

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30. 1927. 1928. Ashburton County—continued. Goodwin and Watson, Springburn .. 1,174 1,958 Goodwin, J. T., Methven .. .. 310 Nil Goodwin, C., Cloverley, Lauriston .. 259 276 Goodwin, Walter W., Lauriston .. .. 878 1,136 Gordon, Stewart, Chertsey .. .. — 6 Goss, E., Tinwald .. .. . • 333 237 Grainger, Mrs. M. E., Hinds .. .. 115 Nil Green, Thomas J., Ashburton Forks .. 742 595 Green, W., Spreadeagle .. • . 287 369 Greenall, J. A., Willowby, Tinwald .. 221 Nil Greenaway, H. M., Eiffelton .. .. 109 52 Greenaway, T. R., Lyndhurst .. .. 380 668 Greenslade, F., Laggan, Anama .. .. 926 772 Greenslade, W. S., Somerset, Mayfield .. 2,328 2,340 Greer, T. R., Ashburton .. .. 266 103 Gregory, Alfred, Seafield .. .. 820 876 Grice, Robert, Chertsey.. .. .. 527 594 Grieve, William D., Springburn .. .. 382 356 Griffith, Arthur I., Seafield .. .. 240 396 Grigg, A. J., jun., Alford Forest .. .. 905 841 Grigg, A. N., Longbeach .. .. 2,956 Nil Grigg, A. N., Surrey Hill .. .. — 8,083 Grigg, E. T., Alford Forest .. .. 993 687 Grigg, G. H., Stonylea, Hororata .. 2,582 2,787 Grigg, J. H., Longbeach .. .. 4,236 Nil Grigg, J. H., Longbeach .. .. — 3,777 Grigg, John R., Alford Forest .. .. 917 1,036 Grigg, R. A., Singletree, Alford Forest .. 571 787 Guinness Bros., Ealing .. .. .. 2,033 1,810 Gumbrell, G. E., Mayfield .. .. — 642 Gunn, C. E., Anama .. .. .. — 204 Hale, Charles, Lyndhurst .. .. 680 913 Halkett, James, Chertsey .. .. 183 554 Halliday, J. W., Chertsey .. .. 1,277 1,625 Hambly, L. R., Flemington .. .. 250 Nil Hammond, W. R., Winehmore (rural de- 725 628 livery), Ashburton Hampton, D. and W. E., Stormlea, 2,106 3,185 Methven Hampton, J. M., Hinds .. .. 914 462 Hampton, James, Grove Farm, Tinwald .. 1,303 774 Hampton, James, Tinwald .. .. 847 1,711 Hampton, P. B., Mitcham, Rakaia .. 173 Nil Hampton, R. E. (c/o Robert Gould), Chertsey 891 1,166 Hampton, R. E. L., Newlands .. .. 580 803 Hampton, R. G. and C. H., Chertsey .. 712 638 Hampton, Robert, Chertsey .. .. 975 1,078 Hampton, Thomas J., Mitcham, Rakaia .. 522 393 Hanrahan, John, Box 41, Ashburton .. 657 684 Hanrahan, L., Dromore .. .. 1,310 1,479 Hanrahan, P. J. F., Rakaia .. .. 901 966 Hansen, T. N., Hinds .. .. .. 506 671 Harper, C. G. C., Hackthorne, Ashburton 2,366 2,595 Harper, John H., Richmond, Tinwald .. 296 476 Harper, W., Isle worth, Hinds .. .. 196 187 Harris, A. D., Methven .. .. 1,100 Nil Harris Bros., Goldstream, Lowcliffe .. 210 617 Harris, Frank, Lowcliffe .. .. 306 306 Harris, J. C., Highbank .. .. 450 727 Harrison, A., Mayfield .. .. .. 740 Nil Harrison, G. D. R., Harrison, Rakaia .. 433 572 Harrison, George, Anama .. .. 1,429 106 Harrison, H. A., Rakaia .. .. 970 888 Harrison, H. J. (Estate of), Rose Hill, 3,058 3,701 Methven Harrison, H. J. (Estate of), (private bag), 4,530 4,874 Holy Ford, Rakaia Harrison, L., Mayfield .. .. .. 742 856 Harrison, R., Dorie .. .. .. 762 550 Harrison, T. S., Drayton, Methven .. 2,181 1,964 Harrison, William (Estate of), Summerlea, 667 736 South Rakaia Harrison, W. L., Rakaia .. .. 567 620 Hart, A. M., Alford Forest .. .. 2,394 2,190 Hart, John, Lauriston .. .. .. 133 210 Harvey, A. and D., Mayfield .. .. 690 920 Harvey, A. and H., Mayfield .. .. 1,006 1,049 Haskett, Robert, Methven .. .. 657 609 Hawthorne and Allan (rural mail), Winch- 718 1,039 more, Ashburton Hayman, A. S., Willowby .. .. 685 635 Hayward, E. G., Rakaia .. .. 502 643 Henderson, Frank, Lyndhurst .. .. 358 172 Henderson, W. A., Hinds .. .. 627 641 Hendrey, James, Westerfield .. .. 918 Nil

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1028. Ashburton County—continued. Hennessey, William, Mitcham, Ashburton.. 49 98 Henry, James, Chertsey .. . . 517 470 Heseltine, John C., P.O., Ashburton .. 201 140 Hickman, C., Graham's Road, Tinwald .. 470 600 Highley, M. J., Methven .. .. 288 239 Hill, James, Ashburton .. .. 201 180 Hillyer Bros., Hinds, Ashburton .. .. 2,316 1,580 Hoatten, W. G. P. (rural mail), Elgin .. 446 724 Hobbs, R. A., Mayfield .. .. — 474 Hobbs, William Charles, Methven .. 170 50 Holland, James, Hinds .. .. .. 1,549 2,714 Holland, R. W., Ruapuna .. .. 719 828 Holland, Robert, Tinwald .. .. 898 772 Hollis Bros., Rakaia .. .. .. 330 351 Holmes, Alexander, Rakaia .. .. 175 153 Holmes, Charles C., Rakaia .. .. 1,280 1,335 Holmes, S. G., Methven .. .. 2,275 3,892 Holmes, W J., Rakaia .. .. .. 95 122 Honeywell. S., Mitcham .. .. 336 204 Hood, G. L., Box 40, Mayfield .. .. 593 1,006 Hood, H. H., Mount Somers .. .. 1,499 1,569 Hood, William, Chertsey .. .. 1,079 974 Hooper, Guy P., Mitcham .. .. 120 167 Hopkins, A. K., Flemington .. .. 124 150 Horsey Bros., Ashburton Forks .. .. 3,958 3,738 Houston, Richard, Ashburton .. .. 642 609 Howden, 1). R., Mayfield .. .. — 1,115 Howden, H., Maronan, via Ashburton .. 248 304 Hughes, Gordon, Mitcham .. .. 185 108 Hume, Mrs. S. M., Eiffelton .. .. — 408 Hurley, Cornelius, Hinds .. .. 39 Nil Hurley, Thaddeus, Hinds .. .. — 16 Husband, G., Maronan .. .. .. 94 125 Hutchison, Christian, Mount Hutt (rural 300 137 mail), via Rakaia Hutchison, John, Methven .. .. 289 325 Hutt, J. F., Alford Forest .. .. 810 308 Hydes, Mrs. A. B. (c/o Lockhead Bros.), Buc- 1,851 954 cleugh, Mount Somers Hydes, F., Ashburton Forks .. .. 115 141 Hydes, F. J., Ashburton Forks .. .. 851 1,144 Hyland, J. and C., Elgin .. . . 340 328 Hynan, W. M., 25 Belt Road, Allenton, 262 706 Ashburton Imrie, W. G., Mayfield, Albury .. .. 2,164 2,110 Ironside, Fred., Chertsey .. .. 824 946 Irwin, John C., Fairfield, Rakaia.. .. 1,297 1,774 Jackson, J., Seafield .. .. .. 358 381 Jaine, C., Carew .. .. .. 1,202 1,862 Jaine, James, Longbeach .. .. 362 1 004 Jamison, George, Chertsey .. .. — 355 Jamison, Robert, Dromore .. .. 528 1,181 Jamison, William, Dromore .. .. 1,108 794 Jessep, C. T., Glenfalloch, Lake Coleridge .. 6,575 Nil Jessep, C. T., Methven .. .. .. 907 7,070 Jessep, H. E., Methven .. .. 3,297 3,385 Jewell, H. J., Okawa, Mount Somers .. 2,200 2,232 Johnson Bros, (private bag), Chertsey .. 632 952 Johnston, Gordon, Longsfields, Mayfield .. 754 1,020 Johnston, Gordon, P.O. Box 14, Mayfield .. 481 689 Johnston, H. H., Hinds.. .. .. 341 286 Johnston, John, Tinwald .. .. — 55 Johnston, John J., Rakaia .. .. 75 120 Johnston, John M., " Park Farm," Lowcliffe, 347 228 (rural delivery), Hinds Johnston, John Thomas, Dorie, Rakaia .. 154 138 Johnston, R. J., Greenstreet .. .. 246 400 Johnstone, C. J., Ruapuna .. .. 678 785 Johnstone, G., Pinewood, Rakaia .. 152 195 Johnstone, T. 8., Lismore .. .. 1,122 1,739 Jones, Arthur, Ealing .. .. .. 1,546 1,401 Jones, C. J., Winchmore Rural, Ashburton 1,032 1,085 Jones, Samuel, Ruapuna .. .. 169 170 Judd, F., Tinwald .. .. .. 122 82 Kane, J., Lynnford, Hinds .. .. 196 234 Keane, Alexander, Rakaia .. .. 55 90 Keeley, 0. W., Hinds .. .. .. 1,971 1,857 Keen, J. B., Turkeith, Ealing .. .. 1,365 1,414 Keith, A. J. (Estate of), Cameron Street, 543 Nil Ashburton Keith, Alex, (rural delivery), Hinds .. — 98 Keith, A. R. R., 47 Walnut Avenue, Ash- 672 1,582 burton Keith, James, Willowby .. .. 235 208 Kelly, George, Winchmore Rural, Ashburton 601 717

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Ashburton County—continued. Kennard, Gerald, Seafield .. .. 407 Nil Kennedy, H., Box 5, Ashburton .. .. 990 685 Kennedy, John, Mount Hutt Road, Methven 417 546 Kermeen, Thomas J., Newland .. .. 167 I 409 Kermode Bros. Winchmore Rural, Ashburton 492 822 Kidd, Alexander, Ashburton .. .. 41 269 Killey, Evan A., Newland .. .. 577 687 King, John 1)., Ruapuna .. .. 60 308 King, L., Mount Somers .. .. 520 360 King, W. H., Winchmore Rural .. .. 60 61 Kingsbury, H. (Estate of), Kyle, Rakaia .. 1,362 1,352 Kingsbury, M. F„ Kyle.. .. .. 2,437 2,667 Kissane, M., Ashburton.. .. .. i 410 485 Knight, J. J., Dromore .. .. .. 77 Nil Lamb, Hamilton, Valetta .. .. 1,675 1,837 Lamb, G. H„ Valetta .. .. .. 844 941 Lamb, Robert, Ashburton Forks .. 692 830 Lamb, T. J., Hinds .. .. .. 251 381 Lambie, James, Kyle, Chertsey .. .. 302 400 Lambie, Mrs. M., Mayfield .. .. 1,046 1,394 Lambie, W., Mayfield .. .. .. 1,116 Nil Lambie, W., Kyle .. .. .. 1,802 1,525 Lane, Richard, Ruapuna .. ... 972 996 Langdon, J., Westerfield .. .. 1,086 1,230 Langdon, William (rural mail), Valetta .. 1,940 1,783 Langley, James F., Rakaia .. .. 436 848 Langley, Joseph, Acton, Rakaia .. .. 1,180 1,112 Latimer, Richard T., Eiffelton .. .. 14 7 Law, J., XJrral, Lauriston .. .. 230 I 364 Lawson, Messrs. Jas. and John, Mount 1,245 1,120 Somers Rural Leadley, G. W., Elgin .. .. .. 110 I 487 Leddy Bros., Wakanui .. .. .. 136 | 222 Ledgerwood Bros., Highbank .. .. 829 595 Lcdingliam, J., Springbum .. .. 399 Nil Lee, E., Westerfield .. .. .. — 496 Lemon, S. G., Lauriston .. .. 1,461 1,350 Lemon, T. J., Bishopdale, Ashburton .. 835 634 Lennie, James, Hinds .. .. — | 382 Lennon, J. A., Wakanui .. .. 246 228 Letham, Allan, Wakanuui .. .. 518 542 Letham, David, Barrhill .. .. 460 423 Letham, Guy, Lauriston .. .. 1,307 2,192 Letham, John, Mount Hutt Rural, Rakaia 248 264 Letham, R., Lauriston .. .. .. 458 855 Letham, Walter, Lauriston .. .. 902 985 Lewin, M., Methven .. .. .. 440 406 Lewis, William J., Wakanui .. . . 211 189 Lill, G. H. B., Willowby .. .. 1,518 1,773 Lill, Stephen H., Tinwald .. .. 978 2,114 Lill, William A., Lismore .. .. 1,623 2,304 Lill, W. T„ Laghmor, Ashburton .. 1,532 1,609 Lill, W. T„ Waterton .. .. .. 530 637 Lilley, J. G., Lyndhurst .. .. 795 590 Lilley, S. W., Greenstreet Rural, Ashburton 300 408 Limbrick, R. E., Mount Hutt Rural, via 418 Nil Rakaia Limbrick, R. E., Lyndhurst, Mount Hutt —- 406 Rural Delivery Lister, Arthur, Marorian Rural, Hinds .. 160 545 Little, David A., Lowclifie .. .. 241 551 Lloyd and Stringfellow, Coldstream, Low- 1,021 1,646 cliffe Lloyd, Thomas, Tinwald .. .. 547 648 Lochhead, A. B., Buccleugh, Box 48, Mount 2,428 2,401 Somers Lock, H. E. A., Box 23, Methven .. 2,362 2,451 Lock, Mrs. Jeannie, Methven .. .. 556 496 Lockhard, James R., Mount Somers .. 246 310 Lockhead, J. C., Rakaia .. .. 2,398 3,269 Lockhead, W. J., Mount Somers .. .. 1,570 2,828 Loffhagen, C., Anama .. .. .. 310 334 Loffhagen, S. J., Waterton .. .. 400 449 Logan, William, Valehead (private bag), 814 3,384 Christchurch Logan, Willaim E. (Executors of), Winters- 7,428 8,400 low Station, Alford Forest Long, A., Methven .. .. .. 1,041 1,146 Long, F., Greenstreet, Ashburton .. 215 290 Long, W. (private bag), Chertsey .. 1,803 1,365 Low, R. J., Aberdeen, Mount Hutt (rural 892 1,155 mail), via Rakaia Low, William T., Hinds .. .. 2,252 3,708 Lowery, J., Winchmore Rural, Ashburton 743 786

No. of Sheep on ~~" April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Ashbtjbton County—continued. Lowery, James, Tinwald .. .. 700 2,384 Lowery, W. J., Westerfield .. .. 142 128 Lowery, W. N., Tinwald .. .. 1,220 980 Lucas, T., Overdale .. .. .. 490 435 Lundy, William, Wakanui .. .. 69 Nil Lusk, C. E., Tinwald .. .. .. 208 188 Lusk, D., Beach Road, Ashburton .. 7 Nil Lysaght, P., Fairton .. .. .. 249 143 Lyttle, S., Wakanui .. .. .. ■— 153 Mably, W. G., Greenbank, Mayfield .. 509 454 Macartney, T. (Highbank Property), Box 43, 1,364 1,062 Methven Macfarlane, D. D., Lauriston .. .. — 392 Mackay, Donald R., Willowby .. .. 124 102 Mackay, Thomson (Estate of), Willowby .. 612 802 Mackenzie, Angus, Ealing .. .. 1,079 953 Mackenzie, K. J., Ealing .. .. 1,101 1,099 Mackenzie, M., Methven .. . . 408 380 MacMillan, R. B., Mayfield .. .. — 791 Maginness, Henry, Box 22, Methven .. 1,973 2,613 Magson, A. J., Rakaia .. .. .. 416 450 Magson, F. B., Rakaia .. .. .. 533 722 Magson, W. F., Rakaia .. .. 528 536 Maguinness, L., Tinwald .. .. 2,464 3,649 Maguire, Thomas, Methven .. .. 718 1,060 Maidens, A. T., Lauriston .. .. 434 1,660 Maidens, R. C., Hinds .. .. .. 468 1,015 Malcolm, James, Chertsey .. .. 500 Nil Malcolm, J. W. and J. K., Chertsey .. — 498 Mangin, Francis George, Methven .. 268 300 Mangin, H. L., Mount Hutt Rural, Rakaia 214 224 Mangin, J. T., Methven.. .. .. 788 1,001 Mangin, L. R, Winchmore Rural.. .. 268 274 March, W. H., Eiffelton .. .. 128 143 Marr, A-I f -, Methven .. .. .. — 4,057 Marr, John and A. F., Methven .. .. 3,291 Nil Marshall, James G., Hinds .. .. 901 1,230 Marshall, W. G., jun., Highbank .. 808 572 Marshall, W. S., Winchmore Rural .. 810 867 Martin, R. J., Sea view (rural delivery), Ash- 907 1,094 burton Martin, H. R., Tinwald .. .. .. 23 Nil Massey, F. E., Westerfield .. .. 1,101 1,232 Maw, T. C., Mount Hutt Rural, Rakaia .. 216 3§3 McAnulty, J., Winchmore Rural, Ashburton 212 532 McAnulty, J. P., Rakaia .. .. 238 426 McCann Bros., Westerfield .. .. 83 75 McCausland, James, Lismore .. .. 256 155 McCloy, J., Mount Hutt Rual, Rakaia .. 950 1,031 McConnachie, James, Ashburton.. .. 420 494 McCoy, John, South Rakaia .. .. 153 162 McCormack, J. A., Laghmor, Ashburton .. 575 Nil McCormack, James, Mamaton Farm, Mayfield 1,310 1,362 McCormack, T., Loweliffe .. .. 192 180 McCormick, A., Lauriston .. .. 562 941 McCormick Bros., Hinds .. .. 1,291 1,436 McCormick, W., Westerfield .. .. 1,317 1,136 McCosker, H., Riverside .. .. 322 250 McCosken, John, Riverside, Ashburton .. 384 531 McCracken, J. D., Glenariffe, Lake Coleridge 9,053 9,270 McCracken, P., Glenrock, Lake Coleridge .. 4,200 4,243 McCrea, Samuel, Methven .. .. 1,230 293 McDonald Bros., Methven .. .. 1,113 2,241 McDonald, John, Ashton Settlement, Sea- 370 432 field McDonnell, F., Winchmore Eural, Lynd- 42 181 hurst McDougall, Ormand, Lismore .. .. 203 174 McDowell Bros., Wakanui .. .. 137 162 McDowell, E., Hinds .. .. .. 22 176 McFarlane, J. G., Spring burn .. .. 1,444 1,005 McFarlane, James, Springburn .. .. 1,091 1,196 McFarlane, L. G., Springburn .. .. 1,040 947 McGeagh, J. F. M. (rural delivery), Winch- 117 243 more, Ashburton McGirr, Thomas, Highbank .. .. 1,323 1,125 McGregor, M., Hawthorn Settlement, Wind- 20 17 mere McGuigan, E. J., Mataipuke, Ealing .. 447 400 McGuigan, H. and F., Chertsey .. .. 143 82 Mcllraith, James, Klondyke, Mayfield .. 2,691 2,708 Mcllroy, L. C., Greenstreet .. .. 240 164 Mclnnes Bros., Lowlands, Hinds.. .. 530 540 Mclntyre, D. J., Ashburton .. .. 1 1

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I No. of Sheep on _ | April 30, April 30, j 1927. 1928. Ashbukton Co pnty—continued. Mclvor, James (private bag), Anama .. 1,133 1.391 McKay, A., Methven .. .. .. 935 1,376 McKay, A. J., Methven.. .. .. 517 814 McKay, Alexander, Lowcliffe .. .. 264 275 McKay, Ben, Mayfield .. .. .. 382 403 McKay, David, Winchmore .. .. 1,491 2,439 McKeage, George, Hinds .. .. 802 1,130 McKeage, W., Lowclifle .. .. 802 959 McKendry, D., Flemington .. .. 26 Nil McKendry, Daniel, Lyndhurst .. .. 2,416 1,239 McKendry, Denis, sen., Lyndhurst .. 1,830 1,693 McKenzie, A., Alford Forest .. .. 468 412 McKenzie, Alexander, Walnut Avenue, Ash- 36 Nil burton McKenzie, D., Lyndhurst .. .. 306 383 McKenzie, E., Alford Forest .. .. 252 292 McKeown, R. J., Mayfield .. .. 1,874 2,501 McKie, Douglas 6., Kyle .. .. 219 261 McLachlan, J. G., Rakaia .. .. 824 812 McLaren, D., Tinwald .. .. .. 194 149 McLaren, P. A., Lowcliffe .. .. — 771 McLauchlan, A., jun., Hinds .. .. 204 215 McLauchlan, John, Eiffelton, Ashburton .. 66 14 McLauchlan, W. A., Box 34, Rakaia .. 286 308 McLauchlin, S. B., Lismore .. .. 672 1,014 McLay, A. K., Valveede Settlement, Wakanui 153 140 McLay, P. M., Ruapuna .. .. 664 667 McLay, Robert A-, Stonylea, Mayfield .. ] ,215 1,055 McLean, H., Rakaia . . .. .. — 140 McLean, H. W. J., The Pines, Wakanui .. 930 249 McLean, J., Cairnbrae .. .. .. 313 351 McLean, John, Rakaia .. .. .. 177 Nil McLean, R. G., Rakaia .. .. 458 746 McLennan, Ewen (rural mail), Winchmore.. 319 Nil McLeod, Angus, Methven .. .. 3,403 3,409 McLeod D., Carew, Hinds Rural .. .. 2,629 2,682 McLeod, D., Methven .. .. .. 2,096 2,478 McMillan, Donald, Tinwald .. .. 630 599 McMillan, Duncan (Estate of), Dorie .. 452 3^5 McNeill, A., Methven .. .. .. 278 376 McNeill, H., Methven .. .. .. 372 491 McNeill, Patrick, Lauriston .. .. 397 755 McPhail, W. A.. Mitcham .. .. 369 368 McQuilken, J., Eiffelton .. .. 2,906 3,340 McQ.uilken, James, Lauriston .. .. 386 337 McRae, F., Mount Hutt, Methven .. 754 750 McRae, John, Springburn .. .. 1,008 700 Merrin, Frank, Tinwald.. .. .. 529 664 Middleton, Robert, Box 14, Methven .. 529 5] 1 Middlemis, R., Mitcham .. .. 434 1,122 Miles, George R. (rural mail), Winchmore .. 450 553 Millar, Hugh, Tinwald .. .. .. 559 614 Millar, R. D:, Whenuapai (rural mail), 1,522 2,280 Mount Hutt, via Rakaia Millar, Samuel, Mayfield .. .. 424 421 Miller, Robert, Mayfield .. .. 595 657 Miller, W., Box 57, Piona, Mayfield .. 687 577 Mitchell, John, Seafield .. .. 353 512 Mitchell, T., Lauriston .. .. .. 550 952 Moffat, John (rural mail), Eiffelton .. 259 507 Molloy, M. M., Box 76, Methven .. — 742 Montgomery, R., Mayfield .. .. 308 Nil Moore, A., Lynnford .. .. .. — 222 Moore, Hugh A., Ruapuna .. .. 1,909 2,200 Moore, John, jun. (rural mail), Ruapuna .. 2,913 3,031 Moore, John, Seaview .. .. .. 873 1,167 Moore, R. J., Lynnford, Ashburton .. 749 1,038 Moran, Michael, Highbank .. .. 337 433 Morgan, W. R., Highbank .. .. 504 556 Morland, James, Rakaia .. .. 6 Nil Morris, Hunter (rural mail), Winchmore 1,179 1.460 Ashburton Morrison, Alexander D., Lismore .. 1,591 1,606 Morriss, F. W., Lynnford, Ashburton .. 157 115 Morriss, W. B., Ruapuna .. .. 273 342 Morrow, D. J., Montalto, Mayfield .. 3,477 3,925 Morrow, N. B., Mayfield .. .. 2,891 2,697 Morse, W. and C., Laghmor .. .. — 113 Mount Possession Run Company (Limited), 22,996 23,217 (c/o R. Orbell, Timaru) Mowat, P. J., Fairton .. .. .. 862 1,292 Muckle, H. (private bag), Rakaia .. 1,624 2,069 Muirhead, J. H., Lagb mor, Ashburton .. 746 971 Mulligan Bros., Lismore .. .. 1,256 1,526

Ko. of Sheep on April 30,1 April 30, 1927. 1028. Ashburton County—continued. Mulligan, John J., Lismore .. .. 1,785 1,858 Mulligan, R. J., Lismore .. .. 2,335 3,030 Mulligan, William H., Maronan .. .. 1,320 1,400 Mummery, H., Mayfield .. .. 672 317 Murdoch, Gilbert B., Mayfield .. .. 1,782 1,809 Murdoch, James D., Mayfield .. .. 2,800 3,830 Murdoch, Joseph £>., Mayfield .. .. 752 858 Murdoch, M., Mayfield .. .. .. — 754 Murdoch, N. S. and L., Mayfield . .. — 1,195 Murdoch, A., Mayfield .. .. .. 1,632 1,570 Murdock, George I., Mayfield .. .. 2,726 850 Neill, R. B., Barrosa, Clent Hills, Mount 8,378 7,390 Somers Nell, G. L., Mount Somers .. .. 1,793 1,795 Newton, E. B., Ashburton .. .. 804 818 Newton, E. B., Ashburton .. .. — 801 Newton, O. E., Lyndhurst .. .. 566 1,121. Nicholas Bros., Coldstream, Hinds Rural .. 498 " 683 Nicholas, Harold G., Winchmore, Ashburton 841 795 Nicoll, A. J. and G. H., Ashburton .. 311 217 Nicoll Bros., Ashburton.. .. .. 5,418 6,397 Nicoll, Edward, Ashburton .. .. 2,166 2,808 Nicolson, James, Mayfield .. .. 64 123 Nish, Robert, Winchmore, Ashburton .. 862 1,164 Noble, L. A., Lynnford .. .. 107 82 Nordquist, C., Metliven .. .. 432 1,077 Nosworthv, Hon. W., Peel Forest (rural 13,311 14,352 mail), Ashburton Nosworthy, W. and R., Wakare, Mount 3,117 3 110 Somers Oakley, E. E., Overdale .. .. 896 850 Oakley, J. M., Eiffelton (rural mail), Ash- 304 194 burton Oakley, John Ruapuna .. .. 647 762 Oakley, L. A., Mayfield.. .. .. 852 693 Oakley, L. 0., Overdale .. .. 456 657 Oakley, R., Mayfield .. .. .. 871 826 Oakley, Robert (Estate of), Overdale, Rakaia 826 937 O'Brien, C. T., Highbank .. .. 336 420 O'Connell, John, Rakaia .. .. 10O 150 O'Connell, 1'., Methven .. .. — 948 O'Connor, M., Ruapuna .. .. 349 290 O'Grady Bros., Winchmore .. .. 714 1,219 O'Grady, J. J., Box 75, Ashburton .. 802 848 O'Keefe, M., Tinwald .. .. ... 270 305 Oldfield, P. G., Winchmore Rural, Ashburton 1,293 957 Olliver, Walter (c/o W. Prebble), Winchmore 204 319 O'Neill, Thomas, Waterton .. .. 349 236 O'Neill, E. J., Lyndhurst .. .. 231 290 Orchard Bros., Mayfield .. .. 1,760 2,279 Orr, N. W., Lismore .. ..- .. 1,907 1,938 Ownsworth, J. H., Lowoliffe .. .. 330 359 Page, Thomas, Sea view.. .. .. 200 426 Painter, Arthur, Mayfield .. .. 296 312 Palmer, William, Post-office, Ashburton .. 41 31 Pannatt, J. A., Dwyer's Pass Road, Cash- 1,126 Nil mere, Christchurch Papworth, J. H., Willowby .. .. 919 930 Parish and Bell, Winslow, Ashburton .. 809 1.490 Parish, William, Ashburton Forks .. 330 466 Parker, Colin William, Lismore .. .. 303 Nil Parkin, W. N., Seafield .. .. 190 98 Parrish, George, Willowby .. .. 391 303 Paterson, James D., Hinds .. .. 35 36 Patrick, A. E., Rakaia .. .. .. 240 184 Patterson, John H., Ruapuna (rural delivery), 1,607 1,407 Hinds Paulger, M. J., Alford Forest .. .. 143 147 Pawsey, J. R., Alford Forest (rural mail), 45 20 Ashburton Pawsey, Arthur, Chertsey .. .. 400 500 Payne, T. G., Lauriston .. .. 690 1,068 Peach, A. E. (Executors of), Mount Somers 10,132 10,603 Pearce Bros., Lowcliffe .. .. .. 423 487 Pearce, Rex (rural delivery), Willowby .. — 21 Penney, Alex., Barrhill .. .. — 3 Penney, A. J., Kinleith, Highbank .. 826 832 Penney, Alexander W., Mitcham.. .. 442 314 Peter, C. J., Mount Somers .. .. 3,357 3,132 Peter, F., Peter's Range, Mount Somers .. 5,640 4,122 Peter, Frank, Mount Somers .. .. 1,219 2,218 Pickering, T., Westerfield .. .. 136 Nil Pithie, Allan, Croftlea, Hinds (rural de- 2,502 3,381 livery), Mayfield

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Ashbtjbton County—continued. Pithie, J., Arundel .. .. .. 32] 337 Pluck, H. J., Mitcham .. .. .. 157 57 Poff, Frank, Highbank .. ' .. .. 518 582 Poff, Michael, Methven .. .. .. 2,229 2,784 Power, Thomas, Dromore .. .. 583 851 Prebble, Charles G., Winchmore .. .. 1,335 1,697 Prebble, L., Mount Somers .. .. 2,179 2,816 Prebble, William, Winchmore (rural), Ash- 524 905 burton Prebble, William P., Winchmore .. 2,145 1,826 Prendergast, J., Done .. .. .. 306 337 Prendergast, J., Eiffelton .. .. 537 516 Prendergast, James, Rakaia .. .. 311 Nil Prendergast, Patrick, Longbeach .. 27 120 Proctor, W. A., Lowcliffe .. .. 944 1,218 Protheroe, T A., Wakanui, Asliburton .. 177 220 Quinn, P., Highbank .. .. .. 830 623 Quinn, Robert Iv., Eiffelton .. .. 260 45 Rainey, T., Allenton, Ashburton .. 410 494 Rankin, Messrs. A. G. and W. E., Pendarves, 956 726 Chertsey Read, Arthur, Eiffelton .. .. 4,524 2,647 Read, Isaac P., Eiffelton .. .. 1,138 300 Read, Thomas, Waterton .. .. 378 348 Reddecliffe, R., Ashburton .. .. 1,033 749 Reesby, Herbert, Lyndhurst .. .. 320 149 Reeves, P., Stoneylea, Ealing .. .. 734 1,064 Reeves, W. J., Ealing .. .. .. 720 825 Reid, William A., Waterton .. .. 311 397 Reith Bros., Messrs., Ealing .. .. 1,469 1,508 Reveley, John, Springburn .. .. 582 Nil Reveley, S., Mount Somers .. .. 220 Nil Rhodes, A. I. E., Maronan, Ashburton .. 404 732 Richards, A. V., Mitcham .. .. 1,872 2,274 Richards, P. A., Box 19, Rakaia .. 394 452 Richards, G. L. C., Lyndhurst .. .. 558 587 Richards, H. E. H., Methven .. .. 1,183 1,131 Richards, H. S. (private bag), Valetta, Ash- 2,267 2,450 burton Richards, S. E. and L. R., Mount Hutt 12,793 13,022 Station, Methven Richards, Thomas (Estate of), (private bag), 1,642 Nil Rakaia Richards, Thomas A. (private bag), Rakaia 1,148 1,162 Richards, T. B., 14 Stratford Street, Fen- 368 1,220 dalton, Christchurch Richardson Bros., Anama .. .. 502 486 Richie, J. N., Arundel .. .. .. 916 942 Rickard, Percy Gerald, Riverside .. 394 556 Rickard, S., Hinds .. .. .. 574 728 Rickards, Cyril R. T., Post-office, Hinds .. 760 9 Riley, J. W., Valetta .. .. .. 1,212 1,136 Roberts, G. A., Fairton .. .. — 611 Roberts, E. W., Fairton .. .. 2,450 Nil Roberts, S. C., Carew (rural delivery), Hinds — 896 Robertson, I. H., Isleworth Settlement, Hinds — 5 Robertson, John, Gleniffer, Winchmore 359 708 Rural, Ashburton Robertson, Lachlan, Newland, Post-office, 406 710 Ashburton Robertson, W. J. (private bag), Anama, 700 717 Ashburton Robinson, R., Fords Road, Tinwald .. 689 2,459 Robinson, Samuel, Methven .. .. 1,449 1,395 Robinson, W., Mount Somers .. .. 6 8 Rock and Bagrie, Hinds .. .. 689 650 Rogers, F. W., Hinds .. .. .. —- 190 Rolston, R., Mitcham .. .. .. 306 155 R.ooney, M. F., Winchmore Rural, Ash- 1,237 1,334 burton Ross, C. E., Laghmor .. .. .. 332 306 Ross, G. W., Ruapuna, Ashburton .. 746 741 Ross, J., Mount Hutt Rural, Rakaia .. 337 348 Rudd, Charles, Somerton, Rakaia .. 132 Nil Ruddenklau, F. W., Winchmore Rural, 3,034 3,712 Ashburton Ruddenklau, R. P., Mount Hutt, Rakaia .. 1,396 2,203 Rushton, Albert P. C., Lauriston .. 266 169 Rushton, A. J., Lauriston .. .. 316 364 Rushton, J. W., Mount Hutt, Methven .. 985 965 Rutherford, Thomas, Springburn .. 600 545 Sandem, A., Mount Hutt Rural, Rakaia .. 780 700 Sandrey, G., Mayfield .. .. .. 639 Nil Sandrey, Mrs. L., Edendale, Mount Somers 1,780 1,578

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Ashburton County—continued. Santey, J. G., Rakaia .. .. .. 195 174 Sargent, Charles (private bag), Rakaia .. 700 748 Sclater, R., Waterton .. .. .. 47 177 Scott Bros., Blackford, Windwhistle .. 860 1,411 Scott, I 1 . A., Porowhita .. .. 210 137 Scott, J. L. C., Chertsey .. .. 260 Nil Scott, W. B., Coldstream, Hinds... .. 279 339 Scott, W. T., Lowcliffe .. .. .. Ill 114 Scown, Harold A., Mayfield .. .. j 1,044 1,299 Sewell, Charles, Hinds (rural mail), Rua- j 636 681 puna Sewell, Michael, Mayfield .. ... 8 4 Sewell, Mrs. M. E., Ruapuna .. .. 459 586 Sewell, T. F., Ruapuna .. .. 410 543 Shanks, Mrs. Hannah A., South Rakaia .. 293 292 Shearer, John, Box 71, Ashburton .. 509 509 Shearer, Peter, Wheatstone .. .. 289 363 Sheate, W. A., Westerfield .. .. 1,825 2,275 Sheeham, P., Eiffelton .. .. .. 115 188 Shelley, J. P., Seafield .. .. .. 206 218 Sides, F. R., Lauriston .. .. .. 220 353 Sim, C. R., Hinds Rural .. .. 588 806 Sim, James, Ashburton .. .. 450 563 Sim, R. S. (Estate of), Carew .. .. 1,015 911 Simmons, H., Lowcliffe.. .. .. 994 1,462 Simpson, J. R., Lismore .. .. 1,739 2,478 Sinclair, Henry, Wakanui .. .. 159 161 Skivington, Wm, Longbeach (rural mail), 14-2 184 Ashburton Small Bros., Wheatstone, Ashburton .. 104 262 Small, John, Wheatstone, Ashburton 190 184 Small, P., Meadow Bank, Tinwald .. 185 240 Smellie, J., Surrey Hills, Mount Somers .. 10,155 Nil Smith, Charles William, Highbank .. 11 Nil Smith, G. T. (private bag), Rakaia .. 39 240 Smith, G. W., Plemington .. .. 142 95 Smith, George T., Mount Somers.. .. 863 1,086 Smith, H. T., Staveley .. .. .. 1,250 894 Smith, John, Elgin .. .. .. 22 93 Smith, J. B., Isleworth Settlement, Hinds 110 120 Smith, Lewis, Rakaia .. .. .. 110 137 Smith, R. P., Methven .. .. .. — 608 Smith, W. E., Lauriston .. .. 246 *230 Smith, W. T., Springburn .. .. 845 936 Smith, William, Winchmore Rural mail, 310 497 Ashburton South, George, Mayfield .. .. 1,109 798 Sparrow, A. H., Lismore .. .. 1,975 1,460 Spence, D. R. R., Mitcham .. .. 880 1,200 Spratt, John, Chertsey .. .. .. 500 634 Spray, P. and W., Box 42, Methven .. 385 460 Sprott, Henry, Chertsey .. .. 503 13 Stalker, Joseph, Ealing .. .. 1,130 1,440 Steffens, B. 1)., Mount Hutt (rural delivery), — 742 Rakaia Steffens, W., Belmont, Ealing .. .. 638 Nil Steffens, George Staveley (rural delivery), — 424 Bushside Stephens, A. M., Laghmor, Ashburton .. 274 1,028 Stephens, R. L., Lyndhurst .. .. 378 456 Stevens Bros., Mount Somers .. .. i,200 j 1,363 Stevens, T., 26 Cross Street, Allenton, Ash- 132 146 burton Stevens, T. W., Eiffel ton .. .. 204 ! 121 Stevenson Bros., Springburn .. .. 500 ! 388 Stevenson, James, Eiffelton .. .. 369 | 314 Stevenson, John, Tinwald .. .. 879 610 Stewart, Colin (Trustees of), c/o Box 25, 1,258 859 Chris tchurch Stewart, James H., Box 40, Methven .. 862 50 Stewart, James, Rosebank, Rakaia .. 589 986 Stockdill Bros., Highbank .. .. 600 439 Stockdill, Charles, Methven .. .. 443 630 Stoddart, W. H., Eiffelton .. .. 64 .14 Stoddart, W. J., Willowby .. .. 88 225 Stone Bros., Methven .. .. .. 1,212 1,477 Straehan, John, Rakaia.. .. .. 218 234 Strange, W. S., Longbeach Rural, Ashburton 930 854 Stringfellow, H., Ashburton .. .. 703 724 Studholme, John, Lowcliffe .. .. 1,838 2,352 Sturgeon, Joseph, Greenstreet, Ashburton.. 184 139 Suttie, George James, Greenstreet .. 135 179 Sutton, W. T., Westerfield .. .. 539 Nil Swain, W., Overdale, Rakaia .. .. 346 ! 370

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j No. of Sheep on I April 30, April 30 1927. 1928. Ashburton County—continued. Swaine, J. R., Rakaia .. .. .. 216 154 Symes, 0. W., Lyndhurst .. .. 607 488 Tait, George, Lowcliffe .. .. .. 659 1,005 Talt, Jas., Lowcliffe .. .. .. 49 112 Tansey, T., Waterton .. .. .. 178 356 Tarbo'tton, George R., Ealing .. .. 1,644 1,512 Tarbotton, T. E., Tinwald .. .. 1,514 1,687 Tasker, F., Staple Homestead, Ruapuna .. 906 974 Taylor, Joseph, Tinwald .. .. 108 71 Taylor, L. R., Fairton .. .. .. 418 445 Taylor, S. P., Eiffelton. .. .. 385 205 Taylor, Thomas, Valetta .. .. 917 1,347 Taylor, Thomas, Wakanui .. .. 204 204 Taylor, W. J., Ashton .. .. .. 664 796 Templer, E. D., Mataipuke, Ealing .. 440 522 Thew, H. E., Tinwald .. .. .. — 28 Thomas, A. R., Eiffelton .. .. 307 7 Thomas, E. D., Carnarvon, Methven .. 1,213 768 Thompson, Isaac, Rakaia .. .. 186 120 Thompson, Joseph, Mount Somers .. 506 555 Thompson, Sydney, Lyndhurst .. .. 333 405 Thomson, Robert Henrv, Rakaia .. 469 945 Tilson, J. T., Hinds . .. .. 442 415 Tilson, W. M., Hinds Rural, Lowcliffe .. 121 201 Tilson, W. R., Hinds .. .. .. 383 581 Tizzard, William, Highbank (private bag), 150 193 Todd, George, Chertsey.. .. .. 303 329 Todhunter, J. R., Blackford, Mount Hutt — 73 (rural delivery), Rakaia Todhunter, R. C., Lake Heron, Mount 9,037 8,632 Somers (rural delivery), Rakaia Todhunter, R. C., Blackford, Mount Hutt 951 1,137 (rural delivery), Rakaia Toner, James, Mayfield .. .. 354 466 Tully, P., Box 32, Rakaia .. .. 409 764 Turner, P. A., Lowcliffe .. .. 531 442 Turton, William James, Mona Farm, Mount 924 994 Somers Turner, W. M., Mayfield .. .. —■ 1,091 Twomey, T., Methven.. .. .. 642 Nil Upton, T. E., Ashburton .. .. 378 Nil Urquhart, C., Springburn .. .. 898 816 Urquhart, Colin, Springburn .. .. 5,404 6,110 Vallanee and Jeff, Methven .. .. 1,230 1,195 Vaughan, G., Highbank .. .. 556 469 Vessey, F. A., Tinwald .. .. .. 309 1,068 Vessey, G. W., Tinwald.. .. .. 445 407 Wakelin, C. H, Winchmore, Ashburton . . 10 14 Wakelin, William, Winchmore .. . . 131 133 Wallace, Alexander, Ealing .. . . 747 779 Waller, B., Winslow .. .. .. 1,053 403 Waller, W. J., Seafield .. .. .. 209 392 Wallis and Molloy, Box 76, Methven .. 635 631 Walsh, W., Tinwald .. .. .. 296 417 Wardell, Norman S., Montalto, Mayfield 2,865 2,850 Wardell, W., Mayfield .. .. .. — 1,224 Watson, A. and P., Box 59, Methven .. 753 857 Watson, Charles H., Mount Hutt (rural 1,544 2,139 delivery), Rakaia Watson, E. J., Mount Hutt Rural, Rakaia, 1,495 1,813 Watson, E. W. M., Greta Bank, Hinds .. 817 790 Watson, George, Westerfield .. .. 392 362 Watson, G. W., Greenstreet .. .. 130 164 Watson, John, Box 67, Methven .. 2,449 3,172 Watson, J. W„ Pendarves .. .. 1,960 2,983 Watson, Joseph, Lynnford, Ashburton .. 289 145 Watson, Pearce, Laghmor, Ashburton .. 121 205 Watson, William, Methven .. .. 774 1,043 Watts, David, Tinwald .. .. 416 884 Watts, Herbert, Willowby .. .. 282 Nil Waugh Bros., Mount Somers .. .. 724 886 Weiley, Samuel, Highbank .. .. 336 221 Wells, T., Hinds .. .. .. 1,864 1,879 Wells, William, Greenstreet Rural, Ash- 180 233 burton West, Christopher, Wakanui, .. .. 83 164 Whearty, Joseph, Lauriston .. .. 302 282 Whearty, Martin, Wheatstone .. .. 307 452 White Bros., Eiffelton .. .. .. 1,894 2,235 White, Leonard, Balrazie, Rakaia .. 2,199 2,582 White, J. H. : Lyndhurst .. .. 155 444 Whiting, A. W., Box 27, Chertsey .. 215 419 Whiting, H. T., Dorie .. .. .. 596 673

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Ashbubton County—continued. Whiting, L. A., Lismore .. .. 1,314 1,075 Whiting, Leslie J., Lismore .. .. 405 Nil I Whiting, W., jun., Mayfield .. .. 32 20 Whyte, A. J., Methven .. .. 102 103 Wightman, J. T., Mount Somers .. 1,143 912 Wightma-n, M., Ashburton Forks .. 250 04 Wightman, R. J., Lyndhurst .. .. 205 117 Wilkie, Leonard, Eiffelton .. .. 200 91 Wilkinson, H. R., Chertsey .. .. 1,221 1,576 Wilkinson, T. V. W., Mite ham .. .. — 720 Wilkinson, W. H., Chertsey .. .. 1,423 ] 1,824 Williams, E. T., Waterton .. .. 116 j 184 Williams, Richard, Waterton .. .. 113 176 Williams, W. R., Alford Forest .. .. 1,043 714 Williams, W. R., Alford Forest .. .. 1,102 969 Wilson, Alexander, Riverside .. .. 21 130 Wilson, David, Methven .. ' .. 800 743 Wilson, H. J., Dromore.. .. .. 480 590 Wilson, Mrs. Rachel, Riverside .. .. 856 2,370 Wilson, R., New Park Settlement, Eiffelton 56 Nil Wilson, Robert, Lowclifle .. .. 70 207 Wilson, R. J. S., Highbank .. .. 843 1,107 Wilson, Thomas, Sea view .. .. 245 355 Wilson, W. H., Methven .. .. 1,404 1,846 Winn, C. C. H., Lyndhurst .. .. 512 546 Wisley, J., Winehmore .. .. .. 308 174 Withell Bros., Mayfield .. .. 433 824 Withell, H. C. B., Rangitata Estate, Ealing 1,790 1,795 Withell, John W., EaUng .. .. 1,141 1,186 Withell, William Tara, Winchester Rural, 514 765 Ashburton Wood, Charles, 95 Leinster Road, St. Albans, 759 864 Christchurch Wood, S. H., Wakanui .. .. .. 156 Nil Wooding, T. P., jun., Stourton Lea, Crocroft, 650 409 Hinds Woods, Francis, Highbank .. .. 562 771 Wooley, E. A., Lyndhurst .. .. 435 331 Woolley, A. T. (Longbeauh Estate), Ashbur- —- 250 ton Woolley, C. (rural mail), Wakanui .. 510 582 Woolley, T. H., Laghmor, Ashburton .. 374 260 Wotten Bros., Ashton .. .. .. 660 392 Wright, A. W., Staveley .. .. — 260 Wright, O. L., Westerfield .. 1,271 1,277 Wright, D. G. (per J. Turner, Manager), 5,595 5,695 Erewhon, Mount Somers Wright, D. G., Windermere, Ashburton .. 478 1,181 Wright, H. E., Tennahan, Mayfield .. 2,936 3,353 Wright, V. W., Laghmor, Ashburton .. 1,749 1,469 Wright, V. W., jun., " Quamby," Chertsey 554 283 Young, A., Wakanui .. .. .. 396 316 941,067 1045811 G E R A L I) IN E COUNTY (In Timaru Subdivision). Ackroyd, A., Temuka .. .. .. 269 330 Ackroyd, H., Temuka .. .. .. 193 238 Acland, J. B. A. (Estate of), Peel Forest .. 19,851 20,447 Airay, James, Orton .. .. .. 918 1,105 Aitken, E. T., Kakahu-Hilton Mail, Geral- 860 700 dine Aker, George Albert, Orari .. .. 30 20 Allan and Parr, Peel Forest .. .. 1,913 1 888 Allan, R., Woodbury .. .. .. 600 900 | Allen, F. J., Geraldine .. .. .. 46 50 Ambler, 1). R., Geraldine .. .. 142 170 Archibald, A. E., jun., Hilton .. .. 857 yys Archibald, John William, Temuka .. 53 64 Armstrong, R. G., Temuka .. .. 100 109 Ashby, John, Cooper's Creek, Geraldine .. — 59 Ashby, W. I., Rangitata .. .. 713 676 Austin, Alfred Thomas, Orari ., .. 169 264 Austin, Charles L., Winchester .. .. 460 1,236 Bain, Alexander, Tomuka .. .. 826 1,324 Barker, N. G., Peel Forest .. .. 4,700 4*316 Barker, J. E., Beautiful Valley, Geraldine.. 437 Nil Barker, J. M., Woodbury .. .. 2,612 2,939 Barker, J. S., Geraldine .. .. 3,685 4,120 Barker, R. H., Temuka .. .. 612 620 Barker, W. E., Peel Forest .. .. 270 252 Barklie and Barker, Geraldine .. .. 3,858 3,405 Barry, J. G., Clandeboye .. .. 115 Nil

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Geraldine County—continued. Bate, J. C., Kakahu Road, Temuka .. ; 106 58 Bates, D. Y., Woodbury .. .. 70 Nil Batty, George, Orari ... .. .. 82 Nil Baynes, P. 0., Rangatira Valley, Temuka.. 279 329 Beattie, R. W., Hilton .. .. .. ! 518 547 Beck, H. G., Orton .. .. .. 64 343 Beeby, J. W., Winchester .. .. 53 237 Beere, F. C., Geraldine .. .. .. 197 Nil Bell, Mrs. H. A., Geraldine .. .. 329 Nil Benn, A. E., Pleasant Point .. .. 535 110 Bennett, John, Winchester Settlement, Te- 1 ! 17 muka Bennett, John H., Winchester Settlement, 180 38 Temuka Bennett, Mrs. S., Orj,ri .. .. .. 44 51 Bill, James, Temuka .. .. .. 55 84 Bill, W. T., Winchester .. .. 23 56 Birt, John, Winchester .. .. 20 Nil Bisdee, C., Temuka .. .. .. 356 736 Bisdee, J. C., Clandeboye .. .. 1,379 2,120 Black, A. J., P.O. Box 30, Orari.. .. 104 3 Blair Bros., Peel Forest Road, Rangi- 4,080 4,320 tata Blathwayt, Mrs. G. E., Te Moana, Geraldine 152 251 Bolderston, G. A. N., Clandeboye Delivery — 507 Borrell, George, Orari .. .. .. 95 65 Bowker, George, Gapes Valley, Box 219, •— 123 Timaru Boyd, James, Temuka .. .. .. 204 368 Bradford, C. E., Temuka .. .. 103 174 Breen, Joseph, Temuka.. .. .. 82 149 Brenton Bros., Geraldine .. .. 773 1,080 Brenton, H. A., Belfield, Orari .. ... 239 249 Brenton, Henry J., Orari .. .. 76 114 Bristol, I. A., Peel Forest .. .. 2,616 2,607 Brodie, R., Rangitata .. .. .. 1,084 2,267 Brooker, George J'., Tripp Settlement, 258 190 Woodbury Brophy, Joseph P., Pleasant Valley, Geraldine 255 434 Brosnahan, H. H., Rangatira Valley, Temuka 630 862 Brown, Angus, Milford, Temuka .. .. 155 Nil Brown, David, Ohape, Temuka .. .. 358 280 Brown, George, Orari .. .. .. 500 150 Brown, George A., Clandeboye .. .. 549 906 Brown, James, Riverslea, Temuka .. — 1,049 Brown, J. A., Milford, Temuka .. .. 135 420 Brown, J. T., Temuka .. .. .. 372 656 Brown, John, Ohape, Temuka .. .. 953 Nil Brown, L. N., Cooper's Creek, Geraldine .. 674 551 Brownlee, Mrs. Jane, Milford, Temuka .. — 153 Bruce, T. A., Upper Waitohi, Temuka .. 210 271 Buchan, William, Orton .. .. 408 508 Buck, Joseph, Rangitata Island .. .. 328 377 Budd, George, Geraldine .. .. — 133 Budd, W., Winchester .. .. .. 51 159 Burdon, Mrs. Mildred, Woodbury .. 731 600 Burdon, R. M., Tripp Settlement, Woodbury 2,555 2,520 Burke Bros., Milford, Temuka .. .. 217 234 Burness, E. W., Orari .. .. .. 2 10 Burrows, A. J., Te Moana, Geraldine .. 361 471 Burrows, G. D., jun., Te Moana, Geraldine 87 90 Burrows, G. D., sen., Arundel .. .. 341 389 Cadwallader, G. and T., Clandeboye .. 1,752 1,879 Cain, D. G., Rangitata .. .. 1,326 1,655 Cain, H. H., Gapes Valley, Geraldine .. 209 186 Cain, John W., Milford, Temuka.. .. 233 359 Campbell, John, Orari .. .. .. 370 314 Campbell, Neil, Clandeboye .. .. 370 275 Campbell, W. J., Hanging Rock, Pleasant 329 Nil Point Cartwright, A. H., Pleasant Point .. 76 70 Cartwright, G. A., Waitohi, Temuka .. 240 455 Cartwright, G. B., Temuka .. .. 409 1,115 Casey, P., Gapes Valley, Geraldine .. 50 85 Chalmers, Adam, Rangitata .. .. 909 423 Chalmers, G. C., Rangitata .. .. 264 206 Chapman Bros., 53 Rathmore Street, Timaru 1,832 1,978 Chapman, H. J., Waitohi Flat, Temuka .. 535 701 Charles, Frank, Kakahu (rural mail), Geral- 1,029 3,323 dine Charles, John T., Rangitata .. .. 679 430 Charles, Thomas, Rangitata .. .. 626 1,032 Chisholm, Donald, Clandeboye .. .. 788 812 Church of England Trustees, Woodside, 582 728 Geraldine

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Geraldine County—continued. Clarke, W. H. H., Orari Gorge, Geraldine .. 257 204 Clarke, W. R., Orari .. .. .. 348 468 Claydon, F. T., Peel Forest (rural delivery), 455 256 Rangitata Clifford, M. J., Temuka .. .. 304 334 Coles, H. W., Rapuwai, Pleasant Point .. 1,106 1,022 Coll, Patrick, Upper Waitohi, Pleasant Point 371 259 Colville, H., Temuka .. .. .. 25 35 Comer Bros., Milford, Temuka .. .. 164 220 Cone, G. H., Upper Waitohi, Temuka .. 445 440 Connell, James, Upper Waitohi, Temuka .. 159 235 Connell, John, Upper Waitohi, Temuka . .. 140 200 Connolly, Owen, Temuka .. .. 547 482 Connelly, W., Peel Forest .. .. 2,145 2,257 Cooling, A. J., Tripp Settlement, Geraldine 228 239 Cooling, Herbert, Woodbury .. .. 31 32 Cornelius, 1). J., Hilton .. .. 17 Nil Coulter, George, Orari Bridge, Geraldine .. 334 330 Coulter, L. A., Orari Bridge, Geraldine .. 132 365 Cowles, F. C., Upper Waitohi, Timaru .. 279 340 Craig, R. P., Geraldine .. .. .. 148 216 Cripps, A. H., Winchester .. .. 150 105 Crombie, Robert, Waitohi (rural delivery), 245 752 Temuka Crossman, A. D., Milford, Temuka .. j 1,200 1,192 Crotty and Crotty, Geraldine .. .. j 500 524 Crotty Bros., Pleasant Valley, Geraldine .. j 1,487 1,632 Crotty, W. C., Raukapuka, Geraldine .. j 153 31 Cullen, S. W., Orari Bridge, Geraldine .. 28 Nil Davey, Alfred James, Waitohi Flat, Temuka 530 434 Davev, Arthur, Main Road, Temuka .. 142 200 Davey, G. A., Rangatira Valley, Temuka .. 403 540 Davey, W. H., Rangatira Valley, Temuka 228 408 Davis, R. E., Geraldine .. .. — 79 Dean, Arthur, Kakahu School, Pleasant Point 129 105 Dennistoun, G. J. (Estate of), Rangitata .. 2,620 2,610 De Renzy, John, Winchester .. .. 59 81 Dick, J. M., Upper Waitohi, Temuka .. 179 302 Dixon, R. A., Box 33, Geraldine .. 1,488 1,453 Dobson, A. E., Temuka.. .. .. 400 524 Donald, James, Rapuwai, Pleasant Point .. 1,097 1,461 Donnithorne, Albert, Gapes Valley, Geraldine 508 450 Draffin, David, Upper Waitohi, Temuka .. 180 216 Drake, Francis A., Clandeboye .. .. 369 Nil Drake, J. B., Clandeboye .. .. 123 324 Divan, R. A., Pleasant Point .. .. 180 214 Duke, G. T., Temuka .. .. .. 241 412 Earl, J. J., Orari .. .. .. 403 409 Earl, W., Geraldine .. .. .. 700 902 Edgar, George, Rangitata .. .. 389 432 Edgar, J. H., Orton .. .. .. 524 398 Ellery Bros., Belfield, Orari .. .. 449 719 Elliot, J. M., Upper Waitohi, Temuka .. 6 7 Elliott, W., Clandeboye.. .. .. 256 Nil Ellis, W. H., Winchester .. .. 103 95 Elmslie, H. B., Geraldine .. .. 171 208 Elworthy, E. S., Four Peaks, Geraldine .. — 727 Evans, E. C., Woodbury .. .. 3 4 Evans, George, Peol Forest .. .. 193 223 Evans, H. E., Arundel .. .. .. 127 61 Field, A. G., Orton, via Temuka .. .. 246 168 Finn, James, Box 40, Geraldine .. .. 1,080 530 Fitzgerald, Mrs. Maria, Orari .. .. 2,490 2,892 Fitzsimons, Andrew, Geraldine .. .. 40 Nil Fletcher Bros., Hilton .. .. .. 223 332 Foohey, J., Box 42, Geraldine .. .. 305 353 Ford, Alex., Hanging Rock, Pleasant Point 350 817 Ford, William, jun., Orari Bridge .. 89 211 Ford, William, sen., Orari .. .. —• 24 Foxon, A. V., Winchester .. .. — 51 Fraser, Thomas. Peel Forest .. .. 99 121 Friel, D. P., Hilton .. .. .. 104 102 Friel, F. H., Pleasant Point .. .. 118 89 Gaby, Francis, Box 64, Temuka .. .. 51 62 Galbraith, A. R., Woodbury, Geraldine .. — 23 Gardiner Bros., Upper Waitohi, Temuka .. 637 754 Giles, Alexander, Arundel .. .. 98 152 Gimson, Albert, Geraldine .. .. 435 493 Gimson, C., Geraldine .. .. .. 254 436 Glennie, Charles, Beautiful Valley, Geraldine 583 677 Goodeve Bros., Terrace Road, Temuka .. 67 102 Goodson, S., Clandeboye .. .. — 200 Goodwin, Thomas, Upper Waitohi, Temuka 398 388 Gould, Alexander, Rangitata .. .. I 422 378 Gould Bros., Orton .. .. ..I 118 I 156

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No. of Sheep on ! April 30,1 April 30 j 1927. 1928. Geraldine Coukty—continued. Gould, G. J., Rangatira Valley, Temuka .. 448 477 Graham, W. and F., Rapuwai, Pleasant 730 1,010 Point Grant, L. J., Clandeboye, Temuka .. 3,353 4,739 Gray, R. A. P., Tripp Settlement, Woodbury 94 197 Grayburn, E. R., Geraldine .. .. 489 468 Grayburn, P. W., Box 2, Orari .. .. 1,860 1,179 Green, Frank, Temuka .. .. .. 110 161 Green, J., Edmund, Kakahu Road, Temuka 630 717 Greene, William S., Orton .. .. 189 285 Gregan, Daniel, Four Peaks, Geraldine .. 998 1,047 Gresliam, James, Gapes Valley, Geraldine 325 284 Guerin, John J. (rural delivery), Temuka .. 845 1.622 Guild, Malcolm, Temuka .. .. 1,759 2,256 Hall, Mrs. Helen, Geraldine (Kakahu delivery) 319 394 Hall, Thomas (Executors of), Gapes Valley, 232 343 'Geraldine Hall, Thomas E., Gapes Valley, Geraldine 382 477 Halstead, E. M., Pleasant Point .. .. 469 555 Hammond, G. R., Four Peaks, Geraldine .. 1,163 850 Hammond, R. H., Te Moana, Geraldine .. 334 339 Hargreaves, W. H., Kakahu, Geraldine .. 2,726 2,671 Harper, R. P., Four Peaks, Geraldine .. ; 1,591 | 1,589 Harries, W. M., Pleasant Valley, Geraldine 61 20 Harris, James Henry, Arundel .. .. 77 17 Hawkes, H. B., Four Peaks, Geraldine .. 719 Nil Hawkins, G. T., Orari .. .. .. j 20 j 16 Haydon, Miss F. M., Geraldine .. .. ! 193 | 575 Hayhurst, J. F., Temuka .. .. 25 40 Haywood, Wm., Beautiful Valley, Geraldine 108 17 Heenan, Alfred, Rangatira Valley, Temuka 456 515 Hearn Bros., Rangitata.. .. .. 1,286 1,496 Hearn, F. W., Rangitata .. .. 96 160 Hearn, W. H. (rural delivery), Rangitata ; 261 264 Island Henderson, R., Waitohi Delivery, Temuka 742 974 Heney, W., Peel Forest .. .. .. 175 236 Hewson, Mrs. M. S., Box 20, Orari .. 303 361 Hewson, Robert, Geraldine .. .. 193 324 Hibbs, C. G., Gapes Valley, Geraldine .. — 578 Hill, Henry, Geraldine .. .. .. 503 636 Hobson, T. R., Clandeboye .. .. 217 367 Hogg, G. J., Waitohi Flat, Temuka .. 147 302 Holland, A. M., " Wentnor," Beautiful 330 510 Valley, Geraldine Holland, A. M., " Gleniffer," Beautiful 475 200 Valley, Geraldine Horgan, B., Temuka .. .. .. 288 279 Hughes, Thomas, Geraldine .. .. 45 58 Hughes, T. H., Box 14, Geraldine .. ■ 744 800 Hullen, J. H., Pleasant Point .. .. 166 236 Hullen, J. M., Beautiful Valley, Geraldine j 136 153 Hullen, J. M. (Estate of), Pleasant Point .. 262 282 Humm, W. C., Pleasant Valley, Geraldine 296 236 Inglis Bros., Rangitata .. .. .. 852 896 Inglis, William, Peel Forest .. .. 1,832 1,734 Irvine, A. J., Geraldine .. .. 138 120 Johnston, 0. G., Arundel .. .. 61 72 Jones, A. A. S., Terrace Road, Waitohi, 102 65 Temuka Jones, Benjamin, Hilton .. .. 107 127 Jones, W. B., Hilton .. .. .. 163 | 5 Judge and Cornish (Kakahu School), Box 91, — 107 Ashburton Kelland, J. C., Orton .. .. .. 582 550 Kellilier, J., Orari Bridge .. .. 291 335 Kelliher, T., Orari Bridge, Geraldine .. — 61 Kelman, Alexander William, Geraldine .. 1,148 1,750 Kelman, J. A. (rural mail), Geraldine .. 322 203 Kelman, Misses M. and G. (rural delivery), 723 798 Geraldine Kennedy, D., Temuka .. .. .. 1,374 2,008 Kernohan, John, Winchester .. .. 221 205 Kerr, C. J., Peel Forest .. .. 3,436 3,307 Kliem, Fritz, Four Peaks Delivery, Wood- ; 707 Nil bury Knowles, R., Te Moana, Geraldine .. 980 994 Knubley, H. C., Pleasant Valley, Geraldine — 571 Lamb, D. M., Orari .. .. .. 650 627 Lane, D. A., Winchester" .. . . 347 Nil Leary, J. F., Hilton .. . . .. 224 118 Lee, Rufus, Temuka .. .. .. 9 Nil Lelievre, Victor, Gapes Valloy, Geraldine .. 336 326 Leonard, Joseph (ruraldelivery), Temuka.. —- 156

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 10?8. Geraldine County—continued. Lewis, 1). E., Hilton Road, Temuka .. 945 1,458 Lewis, Jarnes, Arundel .. .. .. 113 133 Ley, Charles, Pleasant Point .. .. 560 711 Linklater, David, Upper Waitohi, Temuka 469 555 Linklater, William, Geraldine .. .. 341 409 Linton, Alexander, Beautiful Valley, Geral- 677 898 dine Little, J. M., Hilton .. .. .. 586 745 Livesay, Hugh C., Clandeboye .. .. 195 236 Love, James (rural delivery), Arundel .. 633 751 Lynn, W., Te Moana, Geraldine .. .. 1,604 1,832 Lyon, John, Rangatira Valley, Temuka .. 610 785 Lyon, Thomas, Waitohi, Temuka .. 921 1,236 Lyon, W. J., Kakahu Road, Temuka .. 733 706 Lyons, Mrs. A., Orari Bridge, Geraldina .. 68 86 Lyons, M., Woodbury .. .. .. 487 656 Lysaght, Andrew (Estate of) Pleasant 214 Nil Valley, Geraldine Lysaght, Andrew, Pleasant Valley, Geraldine — 124 i Lysaght, Austin, Geraldine .. .. 258 475 Lysaght, James, Geraldine .. .. 556 451 Lysaght, Miss Mary, Tripp, Woodbury .. 163 Nil Lysaght, Patrick, Orari Gorge Delivery, 483 395 Woodbury Lysaght, T., Tripp Settlement, Geraldine .. 359 513 Maeauley, Robert (Estate of), Ohape, Temuka 538 841 MacCallum, O. P., Clandeboye .. .. 285 293 Macdonald, A. G., Geraldine .. .. 566 190 Macdonald, A. J., Ruakapuka, Geraldine .. 300 418 Maedonald, D., Waitohi, Temuka .. 204 124 Maedonald, G. A. M., Orari .. .. 2,644 2,828 Macdonald, J. W., Ruakapuka, Geraldine.. 670 Nil Maekie, W., Clandeboye .. .. 150 4 MacKinnon, Neil, Waitohi, Temuka .. 350 400 Macphail, W. A., Peel Forest .. .. 1,305 1,188 Mahan, A. B., Rangitata .. .. —■ 4 Mallinson, W. T., Pour Peaks, Geraldine .. 882 871 Markham, C. W., Woodbury .. .. 270 291 Markham Bros., Orari Bridge .. .. 611 511 Mason, W., Orari .. .. .. 29 29 Matheson, G. B., Opihi Terrace, Temuka .. 126 306 Matheson, W. G., Waitohi Rural, Temuka 335 396 Maxwell Bros., Beautiful Valloy, Geraldine 2,143 2,409 Maxwell, H., Kakahu School, Pleasant Point 1,077 1.285 Maxwell, W. R., Waitohi, Temuka .. 219 293 McBride, James, Winchester .. .. 240 312 McCabe, Joseph J., Waitohi .. .. 197 226 McCabe, Misses M. and A., Waitohi, Temuka 142 255 McClelland, H. K., Rangitata .. .. — 169 MeColl, Malcolm, Geraldine .. .. — 618 McCoH, W. H., Geraldine .. .. 672 440 McCormick, James, Milford, Temuka .. 00 63 McCullough, George, Rangitira Valley, Te- 760 1,240 muka McCully, Samuel, Temuka .. .. 2,592 2,482 McDonald, Charles, Orari Bridge, Geraldine 329 576 McDonald, J. H., 94 Winter's Road, Allan- — 205 ton (Kakahu), Ashburton McDonald, W., Arundel .. .. 67S 592 McEvey, E. J., Woodbury .. .. 289 411 McFarlane, G., Oakleigh, Winchester .. 559 910 McGrath, W. R. (Estate of), Temuka .. 65 Nil McGregor, J. A., Winchester .. .. 115 Nil Mcllwriek, R. E., Upper Waitohi, Temuka.. 1,198 1,668 Mcintosh, D. F., Waitohi .. .. 137 123 McKay, Hugh, Pleasant Valley, Geraldine 195 306 McKenzie, Alexander, Gapes Valley, 774 955 Geraldine McKenzie, K., Geraldine .. .. 793 1,706 MeKeown, R. J., Woodbury .. .. 2,448 4,559 McLean, John A., Geraldine .. .. 919 1,24-8 McLeay, A., Clandeboye .. .. — 339 McLeod, J. R., Geraldine .. .. 2,050 2,046 McMillan, A. H., Clandeboye .. .. 416 551 McNab, Daniel, Peel Forest .. .. 398 368 McNab, Daniel, Rangitata .. .. 388 585 Metcalf, A. G., Rangitata .. .. 681 823 Metcalf, W. M., Rangitata .. .. 1,098 1,109 Miller, J. C., Woodbury .. .. 56 81 Miller, John William, Rangitata Island .. 312 342 Mills, A. S., Upper Waitohi, Temuka .. 484 I 420 Mills, R. M., Milford, Temuka .. .. 113 259 Million, F. I., Orari .. .. .. 1,932 1,980 Mitchell, L. T., Raukapuka, Geraldine .. 1 — 670

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No. of Sheep on April 30,1 April 30, 1927. 1928. _. r _ Geraldine County—continued. Mitchell, N. D., Hilton .. .. .. 130 209 Moore, John, Waitohi, Temuka .. .. 269 509 Moore, William (Waitohi), Temuka .. 1,738 2,138 Morland, John, Temuka .. .. 112 98 Morris, W. H., Orari Bridge, Geraldine .. 805 730 Moss, C. H., Rangitata .. .. .. 113 121 Mulvihill, James, Pleasant Valley, Geraldine 204 ; 176 Mulvihill, Miss B., Te Moana, Geraldine .. 65 93 Mulvihill, Patrick, Beautiful Valley, Geraldine 1,583 1,883 Murphy, E., Pleasant Valley, Geraldine .. 649 630 Murray, George, Milford, Temuka .. 404 484 Neutze, F. C., Geraldine .. .. 630 569 Neutze, H. R., Geraldine .. .. 635 528 Neutze, L. W., Raukapuka, Geraldine .. — 832 Neutze, 8. J., Tripp Settlement, Geraldine 1,053 1,191 Nolan, J. J., Clandeboye .. .. 218 230 Nolan, R. P., Woodbury .. .. 2,755 2,770 Northam, S. J., Rangitata .. .. 339 343 Oliver, O. E., Pleasant Point .. .. 235 287 Oliver, J. O. J., Factory Road, Temuka .. 144 171 Omelvena, William, Kakahu Road, Temuka 70 80 O'Neill, Alexander, Geraldine .. .. •— 142 O'Neill, E. F. (Estate of), Kakahu Road, 594 662 Temuka Orr Bros., Waitohi, Temuka .. .. 594 701 Padgett, 0. S., Te Moana (rural mail), 152 155 Geraldine Pagan, F. E., Upper Waitohi .. .. 429 345 Palmer, A. T., Rangitata .. .. 736 964 Palmer, C. C., Orari .. .. .. 121 121 Palmer, James H., Orton .. .. 584 703 Palmer, Thomas, Orari .. .. .. 756 1,142 Palmer, W. H., Temuka .. .. 720 744 Pannell, A. E., Temuka.. .. .. —• 1,763 Parham, Mrs. Ellen, Arundel .. .. 251 161 Parish, E. I., Lower Waitoki, Temuka .. 93 117 Parke Bros., Clandeboye .. .. 451 576 Parke, G. R., Milford, Temuka .. .. 140 180 Parr, Mrs. F. I., Geraldine .. .. 335 417 Paterson, Douglas H., Temuka .. .. 1,576 1,522 Paterson, James H., Rangitata .. .. 1.196 1,189 Paterson, John A., Winchester .. .. 295 499 Paterson, Thomas J., Geraldine .. .. 260 Nil Patrick, G. F., Gapes Valley, Geraldine .. — 98 Patrick, W. E., Gapes Valley, Geraldine .. 408 409 Patrick, W. M., Gapes Valley .. .. 432 _ 406 Payne, Wm., Orari .. .. .. 454 656 Pearce, W. R., Orari .. . . .. 51 Nil Pearse, D. W., Waitohi Flat, Temuka .. 745 1,030 Pearse, J. B., Waitohi, Temuka .. .. 248 340 Pemberton, D. J., Clandeboye .. .. 464 262 Pemberton, S. F., Clandeboye .. .. 290 354 Pierce, George H., Geraldine .. .. 67 50 Pierce, H. J. (rural delivery), Geraldine .. — 84 Pierce, S. H„ Hilton .. .. .. 117 10 Pithie, Herbert, Geraldine .. .. 297 315 Pitt, C. W., Rapuwai, Pleasant Point .. 432 460 Pizzey, John B., Orari .. .. .. 178 200 Pratt, F. G., Orari Bridge, Geraldine .. 583 524 Pratt, H. S., Arundel ..' .. .. 125 170 Prattley, George, Winchester .. .. 93 970 Prattley, Leonard, Milford, Temuka .. 389 567 Prattley, W.. Pleasant Valley, Geraldine .. 189 385 Priddle, A. J., Orton .. " .. .. 105 326 Priddle, Albert, Box 35, Geraldine .. 712 1,016 Priddle, W., Winchester .. .. 140 204 Quantock, A. F., Te Moana, Geraldine .. 1,362 1,349 Quantock, Job, Belfieid, Orari .. .. 760 784 Quantock, R. H., Te Moana, Geraldine .. 1,077 1,071 Quigley, F. J., Waitohi, Temuka.. .. — 132 Rae, F., Woodbury .. .. .. 23 62 Rae, G. T., Clandeboye.. .. .. 332 316 Rae, J. M., Woodbury .. .. .. 265 160 Reid, Alexander, Hilton .. .. 782 1,007 Reid, Andrew (Executors of), Geraldine .. 159 138 Reid Andrew, Orari Bridge, Geraldine .. 1,470 1,179 Reid, F., Geraldine .. .. 732 623 Reid, John, Geraldine .. .. .. 2,525 2,137 Reid, L. L. F., Kakahu School .. .. 570 542 Reid, S. H., Rangitata .. .. .. 148 250 Reid, William, Opuha Gorge, Geraldine .. 1,967 1,728 Rice, John H., Woodbury .. .. 960 935 Richards Bros., Geraldine .. .. 1,160 1,300 Richards, F. G. T., Orton .. .. 440 561

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Gekaldine County—continued. Richards, Richard, Geraldine .. .. 129 127 Richards, R. U., Geraldine .. .. 1,222 1,150 Ritchie, Donald, Glandeboye .. .. 363 331 Roberts, A. H., Beautiful Valley, Geraldine 528 20 Roberts, J. B., Orari .. .. .. 180 Nil Robinson, J. J., Four Peaks, Geraldine .. 685 739 Robinson, Joseph, Four Peaks, Geraldine .. 460 456 Robinson, R., Te Moana, Geraldine .. 450 483 Robinson, T. M., Pleasant Valley, Geraldine 956 1,083 Rose, J. K., Four Peaks, Geraldine .. 573 696 Ruddenklau, Frank H., Rangitafca .. 4,340 5,054 Rutherford, John, jun., Peel Forest .. 1,790 .1,821 Scott, A. and P., Orari Bridge, Geraldine .. 410 310 Scott, A. B. and D. C., Winchester .. 362 526 Scott, H. H„ Woodbury .. .. 94 115 Scott, John, Geraldine .. .. . . 44 Nil Scott, Mrs. C., Hilton .. .. .. 468 556 Scott, W. W., Woodbury .. .. 283 325 Scully, D. D., Orari Bridge, Geraldine .. 183 194 Scully, Mrs. Catherine, Orari Bridge, Geral- 178 202 dine Sercombe, R. T. W., Geraldine .. ... 2,414 2,513 Sewell, Herbert, Waitohi, Terauka .. 241 304 Sharpe, J. R., Pleasant Valley, Geraldine .. 62 3 Shaw, G. B., Orton .. .. .. 246 , 488 Sherratt, Noah, Geraldine .. .. 978 978 Simpson, John, Orari .. .. .. .52 69 Sinclair-Thomson, Mrs. A. R., Four Peaks, 1,205 1,173 Geraldine Sinclair-Thomson, J. H., Four Peaks, Geral- 1,634 1,275 dine Skinner, John, Four Peaks. Geraldine .. 1,065 1,670 Slater, S. W., Winchester .. .. 170 Nil Smart, A. E., Waitohi, Temuka .. .. 205 306 Smith, C. M. and E. A. (Beautiful Valley, 1,088 1,201 Geraldine), Lincoln Smith, Matthew, Seadown delivery, Temuka 188 Nil Smith, Robert, Hilton delivery, Temuka .. 424 534 South, F. E., Geraldine .. .. 40 Nil South, Jesse C., Winchester .. .. 1,854 1,821 South, John, Orari Bridge, Geraldine .. 130 373 Sparks, W. E., Gapes Valley, Geraldine .. 78 77 Spencer, Major A. C. D., Woodbury .. 61 61 Squire, A. H., Waitohi, Temuka .. 243 Nil Stalker, Lowden, Gapes Valley, Geraldine.. 402 Nil Staniland, W. H., Clandeboye .. .. 20 i 144 Stephens, A. J., Pleasant Point .. .. 572 j 497 Stewart, D., sen., Slack Street, Orari .. 35 ' Nil Stewart, D. T., Box 1, Orari .. .. 853 1,237 Stoakes, A. A., Upper Waitohi, Temuka .. 51 Nil Stockdill, George, Gapes Valley, Geraldine 40 154 Stonyer, G. H., Orari, Gorge Road, Geraldine 356 530 Stratford, T. H., Upper Waitohi, Temuka .. 493 560 Stringer, John H., Kakahu Bush, Geraldine 147 Nil Sugrue, D., Rangitata .. .. .. 505 692 Sugrue, Mrs. M., Belfield, Orari .. .. 380 802 Summerfield, G., Rangatira Valley, Temuka — 37 Symons, F. H., Orton .. .. .. 424 225 Tait, W., Woodbury .. .. .. 670 1,117 Tagg, George, Orari Bridge, Geraldine .. — 41 Talbot Bros., Woodlands, Temuka .. 2,006 ! 2,335 Talbot, Leslie, Temuka .. .. 748 796 Talbot, W. H., Opuha, Pleasant Point .. 1,516 | 1,901 Tarbotton, F. W., Temuka .. .. 32 J 80 Tate, George, Rangitata Island .. .. 909 904 Tavener, Frederick, Belfield, Geraldine .. 1,092 986 Taylor, Charles, Orton Delivery, Temuka .. 315 624 Taylor, E., Clandeboye .. .. 895 920 Taylor, James N., Milford, Temuka .. 250 255 Temple, A. B., Te Moana, Geraldine .. 49 133 Temple, Mrs. A. M., Geraldine .. .. — 165 Temple, E. G., Geraldine .. .. 537 358 Templeton, F. S., Hilton .. .. 240 287 Thatcher, F. J., Orari Gorge, Geraldine .. 370 340 Thew, J. R., Peel Forest .. .. 137 137 Thomson, J. R., Milford, Temuka .. 5 326 Timblick, A. B. (rural delivery), Temuka .. 109 Nil Tindall, John, Kakahu delivery, Geraldine 258 72 Tiplady, J. J., Geraldine ' .. .. 741 792 Topham, W. C., Temuka .. .. 317 336 Tozer, W. J., Rangatira Valley, Temuka .. 101 112 Tripp Bros., Orari Gorge, Geraldine .. 23,124 22,920 Tripp, J. M. H., Geraldine .. .. 866 722 Trumper, S. W., Temuka .. .. 132 419

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Gekaldine County—continued. Turner, S. A., Geraldine .. .. — 103 Opritehard, Samuel, Rangitata .. .. 949 1,142 Vance, John, Woodbury .. .. 310 556 Verrall, H. M., Temuka.. .. .. 163 Nil Volckman, Ronald, Te Moana delivery, 520 515 Geraldine Wade, T., Rangitata Island .. .. 423 400 Walker, C. E., Te Moana, Geraldine .. 8 50 Walker, W., Tripp, Woodbury .. .. 160 205 Waller, E. H., Gapes Valley, Geraldine .. 344 287 Waller, George, Geraldine .. .. 368 530 Walters, Cecil, Geraldine .. .. 77 125 Walton, W, G., Pleasant Valley, Geraldine 204 Nil Ward, C. E., Upper Waitohi, Temuka .. 345 451 Ward, George H., Ohape, Temuka .. 70 116 Warne, Mrs. Mary J., Woodbury .. 104 92 Warne, T. C., Beautiful Valley, Geraldine.. 190 280 Warne, T. C., Beautiful Vallery, Geraldine .. — 257 Watson, A. S., Rangitira Valley, Temuka . . 325 477 .Watts, Mrs. E. F., Rangitata Island .. 403 415 Weaver and Priddle, Gapes Valley, Geraldine 338 396 Webb Bros., Waihi Bush, Woodbury .. 930 930 Webb, Robert, Woodbury .. .. 82 93 Webb, William, Pleasant Valley, Box 28, 246 340 Geraldine Westaway, W. W., Temuka .. .. 224 137 Wharton, W., Rangitata .. .. 711 932 White, John, Winchester .. .. 406 398 Wightman, S. B., Temuka .. .. 432 428 Wilks, Charles, Winchester .. .. 250 168 Williams, L. E. (rural delivery), Geraldine 361 428 Willy, W., Orari .. ' .. .. 128 138 Winmill, E. 0., Hilton .. .. .. 330 | 293 Withers, P. G., Geraldine .. .. 298 266 Wooding Bros., Rangitata .. .. 1,134 1,325 Wooding, J. A., Pour Peaks, Geraldine ,. 1,484 1,161 Wooding, Joseph, sen., Woodbury .. 1,125 895 Wooding, Ronald, Woodbury .. .. 73 77 Wooding, T. P., Woodbury .. .. 1,337 1,446 Wooding, W. R., Geraldine .. .. — 43 Worner, A. H., Geraldine .. .. 272 354 Worner, George, Geraldine .. .. 903 1,822 Wright, R. W., Rangitata Island .. 339 381 Yates, R., Woodbury .. .. .. 154 170 Young, F. M., Winchester .. .. 1,043 1,167 325,810 365,329 LEVELS COUNTY (In Timaru Subdivision). Acton, George, Pleasant Point .. .. 167 148 Agnew, F. W, Pleasant Point .. .. 500 519 Agnew, James, Totara Valley, Pleasant Point 204 253 Aitken, Alexander, Opihi, Pleasant Point .. 96 123 Allan Bros., Sutherlands, Pleasant Point .. — 446 Allen, W. J., Otipua .. .. .. 223 237 Anderson, D. M., Washdyke .. , .. — 21 Anderson, Mrs. Olive, Gleniti .. .. 184 163 Andrews, E. S., Sutherland's, Pleasant Point 555 501 Annett, David, Sutherland's, Pleasant Point 477 270 Anstey, H. N. (Claremont), 2 Nile Street, 326 137 Timaru Arden, W. H., Otipua .. .. .. 45 128 Armstrong, F. G., Tycho Mail .. .. 892 1,073 Armstrong, J., Tycho "Delivery .. .. 1,137 1,088 Armstrong, John, Claremont Delivery .. 502 479 Arnott, W., Pleasant Point .. .. 78 72 Bain, Walter, Tycho Delivery, Levels .. 866 1,177 Baker, Mrs. Sarah, Rosewill .. .. 157 275 Baldoek, F. A., Hazelburn, Pleasant Point 455 • 503 Barbour, David, Tycho Delivery, Timaru .. 370 478 Bassett, W. J., Rosewill School, Timaru .. 443 666 Baxter, S. D., Kerrytown .. .. — 424 Beck, W. F., Totara Valley, Pleasant Point 716 1,146 Bee Bros., Kingsdown, Timaru .. .. 32 182 Beedell, W., Opihi, Pleasant Point .. 30 40 Bell, John, Levels .. .. .. 150 Nil Bennett, A. F., Washdyke .. .. 20 12 Besley, T. E. (Levels), Albury .. .. 208 Nil Bishop, A. L., Pleasant Point .. .. 115 205 Black, W. J., Sutherland's, Pleasant Point 1,236 773 Black, W. J., Salisbury Delivery .. — 539 iilackler, C., Totara Valley, Pleasant Point 1,046 1,101 Blaekler, Owen, Pleasant Point .. .. 4,350 3,566

No. of Sheep od April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Levels County—continued. Blackwood, W. J., Sutherland's, Pleasant 915 1,020 Point Blakemore, George, Opihi, Pleasant Point.. 704 859 Blakemore, W. H., Sutherland's, Pleasant 899 823 Point Bourn, J. L., Pleasant Point .. .. 409 435 Boyd, Mrs. Georgina, Pleasant Point .. 228 531 Bracefield, M. S. (Claremont), Church Street, 204 180 Timaru Breen, John, Levels .. .. .. — 67 Brien, M. E., Claremont .. .. 102 77 Brightling, L., Cave .. .. .. 866 742 Brophy, Kyran, Tycho Delivery .. .. 423 379 Brosnahan, D. J., Cave .. .. 194 235 Brosnahan, H., Levels .. .. .. 53 82 Brosnahan, H., Pa,h Farm, Seadown .. 396 340 Brosnahan, James, Pleasant Point .. 532 445 Brosnahan, Mrs. M., Otipua .. .. 720 530 Brosnahan, M. V., Sutherland's, Pleasant 145 290 Point Brosnahan, Patrick, Rosewill .. .. 248 341 Brosnahan, T. W., Seadown .. .. 362 439 Brosnan, T. M., Kerrytown .. .. J30 226 Brown, Francis, Claremont .. .. 364 454 Brown, H. L., Opihi, Ploasant Point .. J ,170 700 Brown, N., Sutherland's, Pleasant Point .. 643 827 Browne, S. J., Meadows, Washdyke .. 22 31 Buckingham, W. T., Cricklewood .. 4,860 3,360 Buckley, T. J., Arowhenua, Temuka .. 222 255 Burns, M. F., Levels .. .. . . 235 356 Burrows, Albert, Pleasant Point.. .. .60 45 Butler, Ernest G., Fairview .. .. — 191 Butterworth, Robert, Cave .. .. 421 441 Cadwallader, W. E., Levels .. .. 70 4 Cain, David, Seadown .. .. .. 67 83 Cain, Samuel, Seadown .. .. 109 79 Cain, William, Seadown .. .. 76 175 Caird, David, Salisbury Rural Delivery, — 203 Pareora West Cairns, Henry M., Claremont Rural Delivery 156 313 Caldwell Bros., Otipua ... .. .. 379 320 Cameron, J. E. P., Box 177, Timaru .. 708 666 Campbell Bros., Waitara, Box 33, Pleasant 450 526 Point Campbell, R. and P., Kingsdown .. 616 600 Campbell, R. T., Hadlow, Timaru .. 541 478 Campbell, Samuel, Claremont ... .. 107 335 Cargo Bros., Temuka .. .. .. 574 676 Carmody, Jeremiah, Pleasant Point. .. 84 110 Carter, D. T., Pleasant Point .. .. 2,351 2,786 Carter, D. T., " Waterside," Pleasant Point — 414 Cartwright, Edward, Levels .. .. 150 150 Cartwright, James, Pleasant Point .. 276 617 Casey, Gerald, Claremont .. .. 160 150 Casey, Richard, Pareora West .. .. 12 37 Cassidy, Mrs. T. M., Sutherland's, Pleasant — 181 Point Chapman, C. W., Opihi, Pleasant Point .. 572 928 Chapman, James E.,Mayfield, Pleasant Point 484 507 Chapman, T. E., "Rosewill," 53 Rathmore. 812 1,284 Street, Timaru Chisholm, A. S., Sutherland's, Pleasant Point 164 173 Chittock, F. B., Tycho Delivery, Timaru .. 416 449 Clark, W. J., Timaru-Temuka Delivery, 654 915 Timaru Cleland, A. J., Sutherland's, Pleasant Point 1,133 1,798 Cleland, R. G., Sutherland's .. .. 3,132 4,716 Coles, J. G., Tycho Mail .. .. 180 165 Collett, W. H., Opihi, Pleasant Point .. 677 633 Connolly, Simon, Seadown .. .. 340 4,175 Connolly, William, Kerrytown .. .. 305 Nil Cooper, Peter, Washdyke .. .. 20 20 Corlett, A. M., Oakwood, Gleniti . . 255 204 Coughlan, M., Salisbury Delivery . . 300 285 Crampton, F. G., Kingsdown Delivery, 190 Nil Timaru Cross, James (Kingsdown), 20 Otipua Road, — 300 Timaru Crossman, A. G., Tycho Mail, Timaru .. 225 275 Cuthbert, James, Sutherland's, Pleasant Point 359 353 Daley, P., Tycho Mail, Timaru .. .. 225 362 Daley, T., Tycho .. .. .. 661 841 Daniel, E. H., Kingsdown, Timaru .. 424 319 Davidson, F. E., Cave .. .. .. 632 1,069

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30 1927. 1928. Levels County—continued. Davison, J. R. (Kingsdown), Timaru .. 203 360 Davison, Peter, Pleasant Point .. .. 66 64 Dent, A. G., Pleasant Point .. .. 299 300 Divan Bros., Washdyke .. .. 232 103 Divan, T. C., Levels .. .. .. 172 237 Divan, W., Rosewill .. .. .. 220 299 Doake, R., Tycho Mail.. .. .. 410 618 Doyle, Thomas, Adair .. .. .. 96 97 Driscoll, M. J., Kerrytown .. .. 52 144 Edgar, Robert (Estate of), Seadown Delivery 536 532 Elliott, George E., Claremont .. .. 627 676 Ellis, J. S., Claremont .. .. .. 156 153 Esler, Andrew, Claremont .. .. 319 274 Esler, Mrs. Margaret, Sutherland's, Pleasant 233 290 Point Esler, R. J., Sutherland's, Pleasant Point.. 331 362 Esler, W. G., Sutherland's, Pleasant Point. . 276 386 Esler, W. J., Lovels Valley, Pleasant Point 191 277 Falska, J. W., Tycho Mail, Timaru .. 237 363 Fenwick, A., Sutherland's, Pleasant Point 500 994 Fenwiek, John, Pleasant Point .. .. 731 1,775 Feutz, E. W., Sutherland's, Pleasant Point 96 72 Fitzgerald Bros., Dirrah, Kerrytown .. 559 964 Fitzgerald, M. J., Seadown Rural Delivery, 904 1,118 Temuka Fitzgerald, Thomas, Seadown .. .. 94 266 Fitzgerald, W. D., Kerrytown .. .. 457 779 Foley, Daniel, Kerrytown .. .. 113 121 Fowler, John, Claremont .. .. 82 138 Fraser, A. J., Hadlow, Timaru .. .. 83 121 Fraser, Alexander, Rosewill, Tycho Delivery, 206 416 Timaru Fraser, D. W., Otipua .. .. .. 150 200 Fraser, Donald, Otipua.. .. .. 118 162 Frazer, J. (Kingsdown), P.O., Timaru .. 57 Nil Gaffaney, J. A. and L., Temuka .. .. 571 1,150 Gaffaney, Mrs. Julia, Temuka .. .. 213 365 Garrick, T. B., Pleasant Point .. .. 1,546 2,407 Gibson, Alexander, Sutherland's .. 510 542 Giles, A. H., Totara Valley, Pleasant Point — 1,085 Giles, N. J., Seadown .. .. .. 74 125 Gill, H. R., Rosewill .. .. .. 447 507 Gilliatt, William, Washdyke .. .. 140 145 Gillies, Bruce, Tycho .. .. .. 74 Nil Gilsenan, Michael, Otipua .. .. 76 99 Glennie, W., Hazelburn, Pleasant Point .. 1,117 1,059 Goldie, J., Pleasant Point .. .. 240 j 225 Goodwin, L. V., Claremont .. .. 163 257 Gosling, A. R., Claremont .. .. 115 166 Gould, H. J., Pleasant Point .. .. 808 1,135 Gould, Richard, Pleasant Point .. .. 425 670 Grant and Seaton, Timaru .. . 150 1,056 Grant, Donald, Elloughton Grange, Timaru 3,599 4,377 Grant, J. V., Sutherland's, Pleasant Point 232 213 Gray, W. S., Cave .. .. .. 315 Nil Green, John, Gleniti .. .. .. .214 110 Greenall and Risk, 14 Grey Road, Timaru .. — 1,016 Greig, Thomas, Claremont .. .. 164 282 Gudsell, T., Rosewill .. .. .. 307 234 Gunn, W., Sutherland's Delivery, Pleasant 236 334 Point Hall, F., Pleasant Point .. .. 208 • 323 Hall, James, Tycho Mail, Timaru .. 90 186 Hamilton, Andrew, Gleniti .. .. 30 Nil Hammond, John, Pareora East .. .. 1,016 775 Hampton, John and George, Kingsdown .. 68 48 Hanson, A. H., Pareora .. .. — 46 Hanson, S. F., Pareora .. .. .. — 26 Harkness, W. J., Levels .. .. 39 134 Harper, M. C., Tycho Delivery, Waitawa .. 46 171 Hart, E., Rosewill .. .. .. 429 561 Hart, Mrs. F. A., Rosewill .. .. 771 773 Hart, R. B., Rosewill .. .. .. 402 778 Hart, T. B., Cave .. .. .. 1,269 1,847 Harvie, W. C. (Hadlow), Post-office, Timaru — 33 Ha3sail, W. S., Claremont .. .. 85 76 Hay and Hornbrook, Washdyke .. .. 220 296 Hedley Bros., Seadown .. .. 701 760 Henderson, D. K, Opihi, Pleasant Point .. 310 266 Henrikson, C. A., Totara Valley, Pleasant 1,420 1,268 Point Hide, C. H., Fairview .. .. .. 10 246 Hide, T. E., Seadown, via Temuka .. 352 469 Hill, William, Pareora West .. .. 392 557

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Levels County—continued. Hindley, F. L., Tycho Delivery .. .. 170 282 Histon, D. P., Pleasant Point .. .. 357 327 Honeywell, W. B., Pleasant Point .. 440 551 Houstown, W. C., Claremont, Timaru .. 8 4 Howden, A., Raineliff, Pleasant Point .. 202 217 Hunter, Peter, Sutherland's Delivery .. 180 200 Hyde, William, Compstall, Timaru .. 170 Nil Innes-Jones, A. (Kingsdown), Timaru .. — 173 Ivey, T. H., Saltwater Creek, Timaru .. 690 708 Ivey, Thomas H., Salisbury, Timaru .. 318 316 Jaekson, Alfred, Otipua .. .. 415 466 Jackson, Amos, Washdyke .. .. 15 14 Jackson, George, Otipua .. .. 205 265 Jackson, S. R., Pleasant Point .. .. 361 808 Jamieson, J. P. K., Tycho Flat .. .. 3,950 4,176 Johnson, T. J. (Estate of), Levels .. 646 694 Jones, A. J., Levels .. .. .. 87 121 Jones, S. W., Sutherland's .. .. 412 Nil Jones, T. E. and H., Sutherland's, Pleasant 214 327 Point Jones, W. B. S., Tycho Delivery, Timaru .. 870 503 Jukes, Robert, Cricklewood .. .. 334 Nil Kelland, A. P., Pairview, Box 170, Timaru 884 541 Kelland, Edwin, Timaru .. .. 960 918 Kelman, A. J., Washdyke Delivery .. 836 777 Kelman, John, Washdyke Rural, Washdyke 908 903 Kelman, W. H. (Washdyke), 35 Evans Street, 52 Nil Timaru j Kerr, A. E., Cave .. .. .. 1,912 2,035 Kerr, C. E., Kingsdown .. .. 1,301 1,720 Kerr, E. 6., Salisbury .. .. .. 328 819 Kerslake, Gilbert, Sutherland's, Pleasant 1,136 1,115 Point King, F. H. (Opihi, Pleasant Point), Box 221, 1,137 Nil Timaru King, J. C., Landsboro, Timaru .. .. 1,511 875 King, W. H., Rosewill Delivery .. .. 428 494 Kingston, R. C., Opihi, Pleasant Point .. 276 483 Kingston, S., Fairview .. .. .. 656 781 Kirke, C. V., Levels .. .. .. 107 Nil Kydd, Robert, Sutherland's, Pleasant Point 64 Nil Lamb, Alexander R., Sutherland's Delivery, 168 261 Pleasant Point Laurenson, L. (Estate of), Pleasant Point .. 106 Nil Lawrie, Charles A., Cave .. .. 143 154 Lewis, W. M., Hadlow, Gleniti .. .. — 18 Ley, Edwin, Sutherland's Delivery, Pleasant 349 559 Point Ley, W. G., Pleasant Point .. .. 509 592 Little, James, Cave .. .. .. 595 651 Little, W. A., Cave .. .. .. 212 205 Lott, William, Claremont .. .. 476 686 Lynch, Robert, Landsboro, Timaru .. — 94 Lyon, C. G., Opihi, Pleasant Point .. 796 1,159 Mack, W., Fairview .. .. .. 50 50 Mackenzie, Simon, Box 9, Timaru .. — 100 Mackie, Georg6, Opihi, Pleasant Point .. 127 114 Marshall, J. H., Levels Valley, Tycho Delivery 441 484 Marshall, S. A., Rosewill, Timaru .. 621 764 Mathieson, J. D., Otipua .. .. 91 Nil Maze, J. and M., Ple'asant Point .. .. 1,110 1,418 MeCann, John, Pleasant Point, Totara 659 615 Valley McCaw Bros., Pleasant Point .. .. 315 164 McCaw Bros., Tycho Flat .. .. 163 287 McClintock, Andrew, Gleniti .. .. 255 264 MeClintock Bros., Gleniti .. .. 127 163 McConnell, A. S., Gleniti . . 59 67 McCully, J. R., Temuka .. .. 803 844 Mclntyre, J. P., Washdyke .. .. — 44 McKeown, J. J., Hadlow, Timaru .. 350 572 McKeown, — (Opihi, Pleasant Point), — 766 Woodbury McLean, James, Cricklewood .. .. 2,136 2,523 McLeod, J. A., Hillcroft, Tycho Flat, Timaru 1,065 1,373 McLeod, P. N., Sutherland's, Pleasant Point 148 119 MacMaster, Alex., Totara Valley, Pleasant 950 1,017 Point McMaster, Hugh, Cave .. .. .. 288 286 McNab, Roger, Hadlow, Gleniti .. .. 93 Nil McPhedran, C. C., Tycho Delivery, Timaru 530 521 McPhedran, D. T., " Coonmoor," Fairview 240 853 McPherson, Alexander, jun., Cave .. 1,415 1,397 McSweeney, M., Adair .. .. .. 90 80

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Levels County—continued. Mee, J. P. D., Levels .. .. .. 220 250 Miller, David, Pleasant Point .. .. 1,252 1.473 Miller, James, Priest's Corner, Timaru .. Ill 123 Miller, John (Estate of), Pleasant Point .. 460 526 Morrison, Frederick, Tyeho Delivery, Timaru 300 310 Morrison, Thomas P., Tycho Delivery, 258 355 Timaru Morrison, W. A., Tycho Delivery, Timaru.. 448 711 Mowat, John, Pleasant Point .. .. 1,614 1,975 Muir, G. A., Sutherland's, Pleasant Point .. 211 225 Munro, G. M. M., " Dalmore," Pareora .. 237 436 Munro, Mrs. Georgina (Estate of), Pleasant 238 470 Point Murphy, John, Pleasant Point .. .. 420 539 Murphy, R. J., Rosewill, Pleasant Point .. 537 558 Murray, G. L., Rosewill .. .. 602 711 New Zealand Refrigerating Company (Li- 50 9 mited), Smithfield, Timaru Nicol, J. A., Hadlow, Timaru .. .. 289 525 Nicol, J. A., Sutherland's, Pleasant Point .. 287 357 Norton, W. V., Opihi, Pl&asant Point .. Ill 149 Oakley, A. L., Hazelburn, Pleasant Point.. 1,574 1,580 O'Boyle, P., Washdyke .. .. 306 209 O'Connell, F. J., Sutherland's, Pleasant Point 423 430 O'Connell, Maurice, Sutherland's, Pleasant 52 72 Point O'Connell, Maurice, Totara Valley, Pleasant 622 558 Point O'Connor, C. M., Seadown Rural Delivery 335 508 O'Connor, Jeremiah, Pleasant Point .. 515 528 O'Connor, Michael, Adair .. .. 150 153 Oed, H. R., Sutherland's, Pleasant Point .. 738 917 Oldfield, F. R., Temuka .. .. 1,740 2,314 Oliver, O. Dudley, Pleasant Point .. 265 345 O'Neill, Patrick, Cave .. .. .. 72 72 O'Neill, W., Cave .. .. .. 174 182 Orbell, C. L., Pentlow, Tycho Delivery, 1,932 2,649 Timaru Orbell, N. M., Totara Valley, Pleasant Point 413 475 Orbell, W. H., "The Levels," Timaru .. 2,440 3,870 O'SulIivan, Dennis, Tycho Flat, Timaru .. 1,151 1,442 Park, David B., Opihi, Pleasant Point .. 155 200 Parry, Charles, Salisbury Delivery .. 185 258 Parry, Rupert (rural mail), Salisbury .. 188 159 Paterson, A. V., Seadown .. .. 311 244 Paterson, H. R., Sutherland's, Pleasant Point 624 786 Pearse, E. H. F., Gleniti .. .. — 10 Pickering, W., Claremont .. . . 150 80 Pooke, F. J., Pareora East .. .. 689 665 Pooke, T. M., Pareora .. .. .. 1 159 Porter, P. (Tycho Mail), Rosewill .. 421 ' 769 Prattley, E. A., Totara Valley, Pleasant 200 Nil Point Priest, J. T. M., Priest's Corner, Timaru .. 6 Nil Priest, S. E., Pareora West, Otipua Delivery 393 439 Purves, W., Pareora West .. .. 202 320 Raddon, F. E., Fail-view School, Timaru .. 448 699 Rapsey, W. C., Pareora West .. .. 225 363 Raymond, W. C., Pleasant Point .. 242 413 Relling, H., Tycho, Timaru .. .. 565 673 Rhodes, Timaru R., Tycho Delivery, Tinlaru 383 553 Rich, G. G., Cave .. .. .. 1,990 1,981 Richards, Mrs. Florence, Otipua .. .. — 42 Roberts, A. H., Pleasant Point .. .. 1,885 2,265 Rooke, Leonard, Box 16, Temuka .. 39 36 Rooney Bros., Temuka .. .. 165 284 Ross, Alister, Seaforth, Washdyke .. 210 170 Russell, Alexander, Arowhenua, Temuka .. 231 230 Ryan Bros., Pleasant Point .. .. 426 480 Ryan Bros., Sutherland's Delivery, Pleasant 1,282 1,947 Point Salmond, John, Totara Valley, Pleasant Point 1,244 1,397 Saunders, G., Sutherland's Delivery, 117 164 Pleasant Point Scannell, C., Kerrytown .. .. 159 205 Scott, Andrew, Kerrytown .. .. 202 272 Scott, John, Kerrytown .. .. 114 216 Seaton, L. R., Totara Valley, Pleasant Point 370 400 Seaton, Richard, Totara Valley, Pleasant. 803 800 Point Selbie, E. G., Gleniti ... .. .. — 30 Selbie, George D., Claremont (rural delivery) 150 204 Selbie, James M., Tycho (rural delivery), 124 140 Timaru Seyb, A. G., Claremont.. .. .. ] 57 280 Shea, M. J., Claremont .. .. .. 97 Nil

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Levels County—continued. Shears, J., Gleniti .. .. .. 167 139 Shewan, F. M., Timaru .. .. 230 187 Shires, F. W., Hazelburn, Pleasant Point .. 1,516 1,024 Simmons Bros., Kingsdown .. .. 6 Nil Skinner, D. M., Pleasant Point .. .. 282 371 Smith, Mrs. C. E., Pleasant Point .. 2 64 Smith, F. E., Claremont (rural mail) .. 235 302 Smith, Frederick, Seadown Delivery .. 366 350 Smith, H. F., Totara Valley, Pleasant Point 377 Nil Smith, H. J., Otipua .. .. .. 152 162 Smith, H. M., Totara Valley, Pleasant Point 266 361 Smith, Leonard, G., Tycho (rural delivery), 330 1,300 Timaru Smith, Leslie J., Tycho delivery, Timaru . . 831 1,315 Smith, Moulds, Totara Valley, Pleasant Point 249 198 Smith, Matthew, Seadown (rural delivery), — 191 Temuka Smith, M. S., Pleasant Point ., .. 62 77 Sorenson, Mrs. 0., Cave.. .. .. 80 56 Squire, F. E., Hadlow, Tycho delivery .. 774 1,076 Steven, G. H., Rosewill.. .. .. 470 664 Stericker, W. P., Box 131, Timaru .. 128 30 Stevenson, W., Levels .. .. .. 559 477 Stewart, Donald, " Siberia," Albury .. 956 920 Stewart, G. T., Tycho delivery, Timaru .. 650 605 Stewart, J. and F., Totara Valley, Pleasant 2,629 3,497 Point Stewart, J. T., Tycho mail .. .. 79 50 Stewart, James (Estate of), Pleasant Point 199 Nil Stewart, R., Otipua .. .. .. 388 530 Stowell, E. W., Pareora West .. .. 71 271 Struthers, R. A., Pleasant Point .. .. 255 256 Struthers, Wm, Hazelburn, Pleasant Point 284 251 Stumbles, William, Te Ngawai, Pleasant 324 318 Point Sutherland, A., Sutherland's, Pleasant Point 76O 660 ; Talbot, C. M., Hadlow Road, Tycho delivery 966 1,159 Talbot, J. S., Kingsdown .. .. 370 792 Talbot, P. R., Claremont .. .. 347 j 127 Tate, Mrs. Agnes, Pareora West .. .. 126 165 Taylor, G. A., Rosewill .. .. .. 276 275 Taylor, R., Kerrytown .. .. .. 10 105 Teahen, D., Levels Valley, Pleasant Point 20 Nil Thomson, A. R., Landsboro Road, Timaru.. 180 135 Toohey, James, Temuka .. .. 150 144 Tooley, J. W., Otipua .. .. .. 193 321 Topham, J. W., Arowhenua, Temuka .. 297 330 Toynbee, A. H., Church Street, Timaru .. 50 40 Tozer, Frederick, sen., Levels .. .. 140 130 Trott, Mrs. M. C., Kingsdown ... .. 284 446 Tubb, C. L., Cricklewood .. .. — 70 Turpie, P. M., Tycho mail, Rosewill .. 199 227 Vickers, Misses. E. and E., Hadlow, Timaru 67 15 Vincent, A. H., Sutherlands .. .. 1,565 1,308 Vincent, E., Kingsdown .. .. 231 311 Waddington, William, Gleniti .. .. 18 26 Wallace, D. W., Box 216, Timaru .. 135 Nil Ward, T., Fairview .. .. .. 8 70 Watkins, George, Pleasant Point.. .. 403 319 Watson, A. S., Pleasant Point .. .. 275 481 Watson, P., Otipua .. .. .. 588 658 Weavers, Mrs. Beatrice W., Cave .. 215 310 Westaway, P., Pleasant Point .. .. 380 464 Westgarth Bros. (Kingsdown), Fairlie .. 230 406 White, A. S. B., Otipua.. .. .. 87 8 White, D., Claremont .. .. .. 570 533 White, E. C. P., Hazelburn, Pleasant Point 804 946 White, L., Raincliff, Pleasant Point .. 2,242 2,099 White, R. E., Totara Valley, Pleasant Point 617 850 White, W. J., Claremont .. .. 108 165 Wilkins, A. E., Otipua .. .. .. 4.7 45 Wilkins, G. H., Pareora West .. .. 130 300 Wilson, David, Washdyke .. .. .— 45 Wilson, George R., Totara Valley, Pleasant 1,670 Nil Point Wilson, J. A. R., Oakwood, Gleniti .. 125 113 Winter, J. B., Cave .. .. .. 48 97 Wiseley, Robert, Cave .. .. .. 345 363 Withell, J. W., Otipua .. ,. .. 153 189 Wolff, E. E., Totara Valley, Pleasant Point 800 955 Wooffindin, Herbert, Pleasant Point .. 321 362 Wright, N. P., Totara Valley, Pleasant Point 627 749 Wylie, A. M., Opihi, Pleasant Point .. 264 167 183,489 218,717

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. MACKENZIE COUNTY (In Timaru Subdivision). Adam, H. L., Chamberlain, Albury .. 810 600 Adams, J. W., Ma-waro .. .. 1,874 2,480 Adamson, William, Fairlie .. .. 11 9 Aitken, Mrs. E. H., Raincliff, Pleasant Point j 54 59 Allan, Andrew, Kimbell .. .. 65 50 Allan, E. W., Ashwick Flat, Fairlie .. — 239 Allan, Joseph, Ben Ohau, Lake Pukaki .. 4,224 4,036 Allan, Robert, Ashwick Flat, Fairlie .. 408 435 Allan, Walter, Allandale, Fairlie .. 396 420 Anderson, Claude, Albury .. .. 60 53 Anderson, K., Allandale, Fairlie .. .. 410 613 Angland, D., Albury .. .. .. 915 930 Angland, J. W., Albury .. .. 370 506 Angus, James, Glenfield, Lake Pukaki .. 3,600 3,362 Annan, J. W., Kimbell .. .. ... 107 117 Annett, John M., " Airies " (private bag), 2,360 2,130 Fairlie Anniss, J., Edgemere, Fairlie .. .. 1,291 1,388 Anniss, Miss M., Burke's Pass .. .. 4,743 4,851 Anniss, Walter, Sherwood Downs, Fairlie .. 771 741 Archibald, T. A., Allandale, Fairlie .. 322 257 Armstrong, D., Sherwood Downs, Fairlie .. 417 749 Askin, H. W., Aorangi Downs, Albury .. 3,560 4,139 Austin Bros., Albury .. .. .. 2,713 3,073 Baker, Edwin, Albury .. .. .. 964 916 Ballantyne, Peter, Cave .. .. 79 Nil Barnes, D., Cricklewood .. .. J — 428 Barron, James, Sherwood Downs, Fairlie .. 2,745 3,322 Barry, John, Ma-waro .. .. .. 408 656 Bartram, B. P. (Executors of), Fairlie .. j 1,503 1,705 Beauchamp, R. R., Lake Tekapo .. J 536 591 Bell, F. H., Fairlie .. .. .. I 187 175 Besley, Thomas E., Albury .. .. 916 1,648 Black, M., Melville Downs, Fairlie .. 1,253 890 Black, W., Lake Tekapo .. .. 81 Nil Black, W., and Co., Mount John, Lake Tepako 4,059 3,677 Blackler, O., Hazleburn, Pleasant Point .. | 2,432 2,725 Blackler, J. W., Trentham, Fairlie .. | 256 289 Bracken, Christopher, Albury .. .. 537 609 Bray, A. P., Sherwood Downs, Fairlie .. ! 417 457 Bray, John, Fairlie .. .. .. 909 2,043 Bray, John, Fairlie .. .. .. 1,835 782 Bray, S. P., Lilydale, Sherwood Downs, | 2,502 2,337 Fairlie Brien, H. G., Kimbell .. J 688 621 Broadhead, John G., Kimbell .. . - J 1,142 Nil Brosnahan, C., Ma-waro .. .. I 264 466 Brosnahan, P., Albury .. .. .. I 143 146 Brosnan, Patrick, Albury .. .. 222 159 Brown, Samuel J., Albury .. .. 942 532 Brown, William C., Mount Nessing, Albury 662 604 Brownlie, J., Fairlie .. .. .. 481 33 Bruce, C. K, Fairlie, Raincliff delivery .. 47 212 Buckley, F. H., Fairlie .. .. .. 1,281 1,507 Buckley, F. W., Beauchop's Hill, Burke's Pass 2,001 2,050 Buckley, M. W., Mowbray Downs, Fairlie.. 2,408 1,879 Burgess, J. A., Winscombe, Fairlie .. 212 29 Burnett, A. (Estate of), Aorangi, Cave .. 664 744 Burnett, Andrew, Tasman Islands, Cave .. 358 379 Burnett, Miss C. M., Cave .. .. — 295 Burnett, Misses J. and J. A., Cox's Downs, 1,203 1,429 Cave Burnett, Miss M. J., Cave .. .. 358 429 Burnett, T. D., " Corriearrack," Cave .. ; 1,396 1,433 Burnett, T. D., Mount Cook Station, Fairlie j 4,839 5,034 Burrell Bros., Albury .. .. .. 714 715 Buss, George H., Punaroa, Fairlie .. | 942 1,351 Bussell, J. S. (Estate of), Kimbell, Fairlie 406 Nil Bussell, T. F., Fairlie .. .. .. 999 1,392 Butters, J., Sherwood Downs, Fairlie ., 1,000 1,000 Cain, Mrs. Emily J., Albury .. .. 192 144 Cameron, J. E. P., Ben Ohau, Lake Pukaki 5,210 4,613 Cameron, James, Fairlie .. .. 312 340 Campbell, A. F., Fairlie .. .. 1,229 1,606 Campbell, H., Albury .. .. . . 145 269 Campbell, John, Albury .. .. 255 286 Campbell, John, Box 38, Albury.. ... 479 348 Cantwell, W. H., Albury - .. .. 240 164 Capill, A. G., Ashwick, Fairlie . .. 811 529 Carney, C. P., Kimbell .. .. .. 387 449 Carter, F. J., Middle Valley, Fairlie .. 972 2,620 Cartwright, Robert, Fairlie .. .. 293 213 Cartwright, W., Allandale, Fairlie .. 394 376

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Mackenzie County—continued. Casey, V., Chamberlain, Albury .. • • ■— 1®' Casey, W., Albury .. .. .. 971 Nil Caskey, Robert, Clayton, Fairlie .. 607 808 Caswell, R., Sherwood Downs, Fairlie .. 405 176 Chisholm, James, Ma-waro .. .. i 364 262 Clark, E., Burke's Pass .. .. 1,170 1,144 Collins, W. H., Lambrook, Fairlie .. 279 345 Cone, F. E., Cattle Valley, Fairlie .. 21 40 Connolly, L. W., Ben Ohau, Lake Pukaki .. 3,750 3,884 Connor Bros., Cricklewood .. .. 360 373 Cook, W. H., Fairlie .. .. .. 689 704 Cooling, G. H., Cricklewood .. .. 16 88 Cooling, H. J., Cricklewood .. .. 179 186 Corbett, James, Cricklewood .. .. 1,240 827 Corbett, James, jun., Cricklewood .. 137 75 Cordes, Charles, Fairlie .. • • 5-J4 473 Cordes, W. F., Fairlie .. .. .. 247 311 Cotterell, A., Fairlie .. .. . • 135 Nil Crampton, Frank, Fairlie .. .. 467 439 Crampton, T. B., Avoca, Fairlie .. .. j 885 954 Curtis, Alick, Fairlie .. .. .. | 440 346 Curtis, R. C., Albury .. .. .. j 268 131 Cuthbertson, D. J. A., Kimbell .. .. 212 194 Dale, A., Albury .. .. ... 2,517 2,558 Dale, H. 8., Albury .. .. .. 948 928 Dale, Samuel, Fairlie .. .. .. 200 270 Darling, T., Allandale, Fairlie .. .. 477 354 Davidson, W., Fairlie .. .. 1,641 1,756 Davidson, W. R., Ma-waro .. .. 841 1,113 Davie, R., Chamberlain, Albury .. .. 415 596 Davison, F. J., Albury .. .. 787 930 Dines, George, W., Fairlie .. .. 213 270 Dobson, A. L., Butcher, Fairlie .. .. 40 Nil Don, W. O., Sawdon, Burke's Pass .. 3,753 3,882 Donaldson, R., Albury .. .. .. 599 699 Dore, W. J., Punaroa, Fairlie .. .. 376 1,171 Dorman, A., Fairlie .. .. .. 291 373 Doyle, E. H., Fairlie .. .. .. ! 515 587 Elkis, John, Ma-waro .. .. .. 438 608 Elliott, Daniel, Albury .. .. .. 300 327 Ellis, C. R., Fairlie .. .. .. 574 691 Esler, Alexander, Cave .. .. .. 205 194 Evans, W. T., Winscombe, Fairlie .. 2,065 1,935 Ewart, D., Sherwood Downs, Fairlie .. 575 667 Farquhar, J. (Estate of), Kimbell .. 959 1,059 Fisher, H. H., Albury .. .. .. 4,312 4,133 Fleming, Alexander, Allandale, Fairlie • • ' 597 602 Fraser, Alexander, Kimbell .. .. j -— 1,449 Fraser, D., Albury .. .. 1,607 1,709 Fraser, J., Rhoboro Downs, Lake Pukaki .. — 2,824 Fraser, R., Albury .. .. .. 1,878 1,995 Freme, Andrew, Fairlie .. .. 169 239 Fulton, I. H., Cricklewood .. .. 400 550 Gainsford, F. G., Albury .. .. 589 j 613 Galbreath, L. H., Ashwiek Flat, Fairlie .. 184 i 209 Gallagher, Gerad, Sherwood Downs, Fairlie 1,070 i 788 Gallen, Mrs. C., Albury .. .. 565 j 559 Gallen, E., Albury .. .. .. 1,140 1,276 Gallen, J. J., Albury .. .. .. 408 \ 500 Gallen, Michael, Fairlie .. .. 472 1 595 Gallen, William, Fairlie .. .. 46 ! 49 Galway, Christopher, Clayton, Fairlie .. 1,650 | 1,834 Gardner, A., Gorge Road, Fairlie .. .. 181 j 44 Geddes, A., Fairlie .. .. . .. 413 736 Gibson, P. J., Sherwood Downs .. I 1,600 ■ 1,494 Giddings, George, Fairlie .. ... 170 175 Gillingham, A. E., Cave .. .. 707 810 Gillingham, A. H., Fairlie .. .. 759 : 891 Gillingham, R., Fontmell, Fairlie . . 1,403 1,685 Gillingham, R. B., Fairlie .. .. 1,158 1,200 Glass, A. John, Mount Nessing, Albury .. 672 732 Glen Lyon, Limited, Clearburn, Kurow .. 7,300 j 7,949 Goodman, K. D., Punaroa, Fairlie .. 1,279 ! 1,197 Goodwin, E., Fairlie .. .. .. 1,280 1,645 Gould, E. J., Raincliff, Pleasant Point .. 653 767 Graham, Frederick, Burke's Pass .. 1,246 1,170 Graham, James, Cattle Valley, Fairlie .. 472 502 Grant, Andrew, Allandale, Fairlie .. 6,417 7,259 Grant, J. W., Gray's Hills (private bag), 14,993 14,375 Fairlie Grant, Donald, Fairlie .. .. .. j 206 | Nil Grant, Mrs. E. H., (private bag), Fairlie .. j 4,800 i 4,827 Grant, R. A., " Strathcona," Faiilie .. 4,494 j 5,629 Gray, W. S., Cave .. .. .. 1 — i 304

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30. 1927. 1928. Mackenzie County—continued. Green, George, Kimbell .. .. 300 271 Groundwater, G., Albury .. .. 755 802 Gudex, W. E. A., Fairlie .. .. 1,096 1,040 Gudsel], T. C., Cattle Valley, Fairlie .. 542 564 Guildford, F. C., Cattle Valley, Fairlie .. 671 829 Guildford, F. H., Cattle Valley, Fairlie .. 994 792 Guinness and Le Cren, Glentanner and Birch 8,772 9,173 Hill, Fairlie Guinness Bros., Clayton, Fairlie.. .. 1,201 Ni! Guthrie Bros., Ma-waro.. .. .. 791 628 Guy, John, Albury .. .. .. 560 507 Hamilton, C. W. F., Irishman's Creek, Fairlie 5,417 5,843 Hamilton, W. F. (Estate of), Ashwick, Fairlie 1,178 1,158 Hammond, C. W., and Son, Kimbell .. 2,780 2,825 Hammond, H., Burke's Pass .. .. 2,555 2,580 Hammond, W. H,, Middle Valley, Fairlie .. — 540 Hanmer, H. G., Mount Nessing, Albury .. 2,254 2,061 Harper, Samuel, Trentham, Fairlie .. 534 448 Harris, E. J., Cricklewood .. .. 202 Nil Harvey, L., Trentham, Fairlie .. .. 393 525 Hawkes, Mrs. Marion, Lake-Tekapo .. 3,842 3,183 Hawkins, T., Cricklewood .. .. 1,563 1,311 Hayman, J. E., Tasman Downs, Lake Tekapo 1,859 1,508 Haytor. F. (Executors of), Rollesby, Burke's 3,946 3,970 Pass Heddell, C. H., Albury .. .. .. 1,248 1,146 Higgs, William, Albury .. .. 390 331 Hogg, Thomas, Ma-waro .. .. 259 281 Holland, C. H., Sherwood Downs, Fairlie .. 1,675 1,460 Hone, T., Albury .. .. .. 417 550 Hope Bros., Burke's Pass .. .. 15,741 16,019 Hope, H. N., Kimbell .. .. . . 70 200 Hosken and Vincent, Simon's Pass, Fairlie 4,111 3,927 Howell, O., Cattle Valley, Fairlie .. 1,141 1,165 Howes, Christopher, Sherwood Downs, Fairlie 1,345 1,209 Howes, V., Albury .. .. .. 1,780 2,000 Howey, J. Kimbell .. .. .. 45 77 Hubbard, W., Albury . .. .. 106 133 Hutt, W. J., Fairlie .. .. .. 762 900 ! Hyland, James, Cave .. .. .. 530 687 Inman, E. W., Fairlie .. .. .. 880 1,046 Innes and Co., Black Forest, Fairlie .. 5,750 5,800 Innes and Co., Haldon No. 1, Fairlie .. 2,750 4,413 Innes and Co., Haldon No. 2, Fairlie .. 4,500 4,500 Innes, James, Stoney Creek, Fairlie .. 6,000 5,500 Ireland, John, Kimbell .. .. .. ! 816 864 Irving, Allan B., Albury .. .. 580 400 Irving, D„ Albury .. .. .. 510 460 Irving, John, Albury .. .. .. 502 550 Irving, R. W., Albury .. .. .. 1,207 1,668 Irving, Samuel, Albury .. .. .. 884 870 Isitt, C. W., Fairlie .. .. -.1,084 527 Isitt, F., Fairlie .. .. .. 580 767 Isitt, J. C., Chastleton, Fairlie .. .. — 589 Jack, J. C., Albury .. .. .. 55 91 Johnson, P. H., Raincliff, Pleasant Point .. ■— 3,780 Jones, B., Ashwick, Fairlie .. .. 591 513 Jones, C., Clayton, Fairlie .. .. 828 792 Jones, C. B., Ashwick Flat, Fairlie .. 14 153 Keeffe, G. J., Kimbell .. . . .. 263 402 Keenan, P., Fairlie .. .. .. 1,402 1,962 Kelland, A. P., Mount Nessing, Albury .. — I 3,424 Kelynack, E. H., Cave .. .. .. 269 244 Kidd, D. C., Burke's Pass .. .. 1,574 1,574 Kidd, G. C., Albury .. .. .. 427 437 Kidd, Peter, Albury .. .. .. 1,425 1,455 Kirke, C. V., Rhoboro Downs, Lake Pukalci — : 2,604 Lake, F. C., Fairlie .. .. .. 119 23 Le Cren, H. J., Winscombe, Fairlie .. 605 521 Le Cren, V., Lake Tekapo (private bag), ! 3,776 6,329 Fairlie Le Cren, V. L., Te Puke, Fairlie .. .. 1,513 980 Le Cren, Vivian L.; Fairlie .. .. 2,743 2,384 Lee, H. P., Cricklewood .. .. 399 424 Lee, M. J., Cricklewood.. .. .. 506 525 Leitcli, Robert, Fairlie .. .. .. 4,500 3,897 Leslie, C. V., Ma-waro .. . . .. 518 640 Ley, Charles, Glenrock, Pleasant Point .. 485 539 Loomes, D., Albury .. .. .. 132 109 Lundie, W., Sherwood Downs, Fairlie . • • : — 612 Luscombe, H. J., Albury .. .. 1,039 1,264 Lyford, L., Ben Ohau, Lake Pukaki .. j 3,510 4,155 Lyons, D., Chastleton, Fairlie .. .. I 371 Nil Macaulay, J., Albury .. .. ..I 2,089 2,678

No. of Sheep on April 30,1 April 30, 1927. 1928. Mackenzie County—continued. McBeath, J. S., Sherwood Downs, Fairlie 312 428 Macdonaid, Ernest, Fairlie .. .. 1,454 3,636 Macdonaid, J. E., Middle Valley, Fairlie .. 1,092 1,173 Macdonaid, T., Winscombe, Fairlie .. 1,198 1,075 Mackay, A. H. D., Albury .. .. 775 891 Mackenzie Bros., Messrs., Clayton, Fairlie.. 16,751 15,942 Mackenzie, .Simon, Raincliff, Pleasant Point 3,129 Nil Mackenzie, W. H., Mount Nessing, Albury 2,486 2,064 Mackintosh, C., Sherwood Downs, Fairlie .. 435 524 Macintosh, John, Fairlie .. .. 1,682 1,596 Macrae, Alexander, Sherwood Downs, Fairlie 1.177 1,178 Major, R., Albury .. .. .. 138 98 Malthus, C., Cave .. .. .. 766 389 Mannix, J., Cricklewood .. .. 51 530 Marshall, G. L., Cave .. .. .. 359 597 Martin, Mrs. Ellen, Maryburn, Fairlie .. 3,096 3,119 Matheson, John (Executors of), Simon's 3,909 3,892 Pass, Fairlie Mathias, C. L., Fairlie .. .. .. 3,939 3,281 Mathias, C. L„ Guide Hill, Fairlie .. 2,707 2,871 McCort, J., Albury .. .. .. 658 579 McDonald, A. W., Limestone Valley, Albury 142 159 McDonald, George, Kimbell .. .. 123 72 McDonald, J., Lambrook, Kimbell .. 376 318 McEwan, James, Box 40, Albury .. 1,030 1,143 McGregor, F. L., 194 Bealey Avenue, Christ- 808 Nil church McGregor, L. J., Fairlie.. .. .. 746 Nil McKerchar Bros., Ma-waro .. .. 1,379 1,469 McKinnon, Mrs. Annie, Kimbell .. .. 54 50 McLean, James, Fairlie .. .. 2,850 2,894 McMannus and Rose, Fairlie .. .. 1,161 978 McMillan, Mrs. Margaret J., Burke's Pass .. 148 123 Miller, Joseph, Fairlie .. .. .. 450 1,111 Moorhead, T. H., Fairlie .. ■ ■ 518 529 Moran, George, Fairlie .. .. • • 1,326 1,524 Morris, T. G„ Fairlie .. .. .. 912 1,142 Morrison, Donald, Albury . . . . 708 599 Morrison and Co., Fairlie .. .. — 19 Morton, D. S., Albury .. .. .. 309 286 Moses, W. J., Cave .. .. .. 500 586 Muir, Thomas, Cricklewood .. .. 106 47 Munro, H. A., Ashwick, Fairlie .. .. 40 456 Murray, B. N., Lake Tekapo .. .. 9,570 9,770 Murray, G., Braemar, Lake Tekapo .. 1,631, 1,984 Murray, Mrs. Mary, Tekapo .. .. 5,243 4,520 Murray, R., Winscombe, Fairlie .. .. 168 150 Naughton, M.., Ma-waro .. .. 327 407 Neill, F. F., Albury .. .. .. 6,060 4,094 Nelson, W. A., Cave .. .. .. 539 673 Nixon and Innes-Jones, Rhoboro Downs, 2,909 Nil Lake Pukaki Norton, C. T., Mount Nessing, Albury .. 700 702 Nunn, S. H., Cricklewood .. .. 262 Nil O'Connor, J. J., AUandale, Fairlie .. — 590 O'Dowd, J. G., Melville Downs, Fairlie .. 273 398 O'Donnell, M. J., Cricklewood .. .. 157 126 O'Neill Bros., Fairlie .. .. .. 561 590 O'Neill, Denis, Fairlie .. .. .. 313 408 O'Reilly, Daniel, Fairlie .. .. 163 . 38 O'Reilly, Michael, Albury .. .. 338 | 457 Page, J. J., Lake Tekapo .. .. 6,687 8,210 Parker, C. A., Burke's Pass .. .. 2,558 2,732 Parr, Oliver, Raincliff, Pleasant Point .. 863 1,060 Paterson, James R., Cave .. .. 628 623 Patton, G. H., AUandale, Fairlie .. 465 601 Pearce, W. H., Cave .. .. .. 112 213 Perry, E. J., Chamberlain, Albury .. — 633 Power, Joseph, Sherwood Downs, Fairlie .. 656 663 Power, Miss Sarah (Estate of), Mount 1,461 1,152 Nessing, Albury Preston, Joseph, Rhoboro Downs Station, 4,050 4,367 Pukaki Price, Robert, Albury .. .. .. 184 140 Pringle, James, A., Forest Downs, Fairlie .. 3,167 2,044 Pringle, J. A., Richmond, Fairlie .. 5,734 6,85$ Ralston, A., Cave .. .. .. 428 Nil Rapley, William, Sherwood Downs, Fairlie 503 Nil Rayne, A., Sherwood Downs, Fairlie .. 1,700 1,762 Renahan, M., Albury .. .. .. 206 325 Richards, J. O., Mount Nessing, Albury .. 2,747 2,252 Riddle, D. B., Fairlie .. .. .. 233 241 Roberts, A., Cave .. .. . . 255 256 Robertson, B. S., Clayton Settlement, Fairlie 1,425 1,457

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No. of Sheep oil April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Mackenzie County—continued. Robertson, William A., Rangiura, Fairlie .. 1,132 Nil Robinson, John, Box 66, Fairlie .. .. 718 1,110 Ross, C., Sherwood Downs, Fairlie .. 663 559 Ross, D., Albury .. .. .. 360 384 Ross, G., Burke's Pass .. .. .. 1,550 1,540 Ross, W. F„ Albury .. .. .. 887 1,041 Ross, William, Ashwick Flat, Fairlie .. 540 511 Sadler, N. L., Fairlie .. .. . • 355 425 Sadler, 0. T. A., Box 142, Fairlie .. 251 421 Salt, A. J., Trentham, Fairlie .. .. 403 495 Sams, W. T., Balmoral, Fairlie .. .. 6,410 6,782 Sangster and Snushall, Fairlie .. .. 1,878 2,229 Sargent, William, Muritah, Albury .. 1,158 1,170 Saville, F. G., Fairlie .. .. .. 1,931 2,110 Scales, T., Albury .. .. . . 543 707 Scarlett, James, Cattle Valley, Fairlie .. 1.136 1,193 Scott, A. L., Cave .. .. .. 284 373 Scott, John, Mount Hay, Lake Tekapo .. 3,028 3,084 Scott-,-J. E., Sherwood Downs, Fairlie .. 1,971 1,800 Scott, W., Canfield, Fairlie .. .. 305 479 Seay, Robert, Winscombe, Fairlie .. 1,674 1,709 Seay, T. J., Burke's Pass .. .. 6,510 5,500 Seymour and Malthus, Tekapo .. .. 4,235 [ 4,680 Seymour, A. R., Cave .. .. .. 101 79 Shallcrass, C. A., Albury .. .. 1,036 1,163 Shirres, J. V., Sherwood Downs, Fairlie .. 2,152 2,009 Shute, R., Kimbell .. .. .. 67 49 Shute, W., Allandale, Fairlie .. .. —• 43 Siegert, Julius, and Sons, Box 122, Fairlie .. 884 1,103 Sim, Charles, Lambrook, Fairlie .. .. 316 Nil Simpson Bros., Mount Nessing, Albury .. 591 929 Simpson, Mrs. Mary, Mount Nessing, Albury 3,844 3,813 Simpson, Thomas, Albury .. .. 632 1,105 Sims, John, Bellatt, Fairlie .. .. 275 211 Sinclair, G. W., Albury .. .. .. 275 263 Smail, Andrew, Albury .. .. .. 445 324 Smillie, J. H., Chamberlain, Albury .. 170 219 Smith, A. S., Fairlie .. .. .. —• 14 Smith, F. H., Albury .. .. .. 2,824 2,947 Smith, Isaac H., Albury .. .. 723 832 Smith, Thomas B., Kimbell .. .. 728 495 Smith, T. L., Albury .. .. .. 813 618 Smith, W. T., Ma-waro .. .. 1,141 1,930 Smyth, R. B., Chamberlain, Albury .. 1,137 1,043 Snushall, J. W., Fairlie .. .. .. 580 206 Stevens, Dr. W. E., Ma-waro .. .. 1,550 1,717 Stevenson, William, Albury .. .. 768 609 Stewart, Donald, Albury .. .. 1,804 1,470 Struthers, J. H., Ma-waro .. .. 282 315 Sullivan Bros., Ma-waro .. ... 823 1,214 Sullivan, John, Albury .. .. .. 214. Nil Symes, H. A., Ashwick Flat, Fairlie .. 75 68 Talbot, C. J. and G. W., Fairlie .. .. 2,355 2,938 Tinkler, Mrs. Annie, Albury .. .. 52 76 Tipping, E. C., Crieklewood .. .. 493 338 Tritt, H., Trentham, Fairlie .. .. I 263 425 Trotter, John, Fairlie .. .. .. 1,270 1,432 Urquhart, D., Burke's Pass .. .. 4.569 4,858 Valentine, H. J., Middle Valley, Fairlie .. 91 99 Voight, J. C., Crieklewood .. .. 374 444 Waddell, W. A., Crieklewood .. .. 109 252 Wall and Blakeston, Mount Nessing, Albury 3,823 Nil Walsh, H. P., Crieklewood .. .. 414 450 Wareing, C. R., Fairlie .. .. .. 820 1,358 Wareing, Percy, Fairlie .. .. I 655 803 Waters, C. B., Kimbell .. .. .. 297 280 Waters, H. G., Chamberlain, Albury .. 2,831 1,606 Waters, W. M., Ma-waro .. .. 885 1,117 Watkinson, G. V., Box 34, Fairlie .. — 537 Watson, John, Rhoboro Downs, Lake Pu- 2,964 3,256 kaki Westgarth Bros., Fairlie .. .. 1,549 1,739 Whatman, C. H., Fairlie .. .. 739 922 White, O. J., Sherwood Downs, Fairlie .. 646 743 White, W. F. 0., Allandale, Fairlie .. 514 466 Whvte, Leslie, Box 69, Fairlie .. .. 211 219 Whyte, James, Lake Pukaki .. .. 1,425 1,420 Willetts, J. H., Fairlie .. .. .. 488 508 Williams, N. H., No. 11, Sherwood Downs, 420 448 Fairlie Williams, R. T., Cave .. .. .. 648 593 Wills, M. T., Opawa, Albury .. .. i 1,680 1,425 Wilson, J., Kimbell .. .. .. I 270 300 Wood, Henry, Albury .. .. .. 1 82 58

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Mackenzie County—continued. Wood, James, Albury .. .. .. 457 451 Wood, Mrs. J. W., Ashwick Flat, Fairlie .. 529 490 Wreford, Samuel S., Ma-waro .. .. 799 1,173 Young, H. A., Cave .. .. .. — 82 527,777 1548,781 WAIMATE COUNTY (In Timaru Subdivision). Adam, J., Makikihi .. .. .. 387 691 Adams, E. J. (Deep Creek delivery), Waimate 312 444 Adams, George, Hakataramea, Duntroon .. 577 1,394 Ainge, W. G. H., Arno, Waimate .. 2,720 2,558 Airay, James, Motukaika, Cave, Orton .. 688 1,067 Alexander, Joseph, Makikihi .. .. 87 227 Allan, W. H., Glenavy .. .. .. 112 136 Allan, William (Maungati delivery), Timaru 405 366 Allen Bros., Waihao Forks .. .. 570 744 Allen, Henry S. (Grassy Hills delivery), Wai- 471 587 mate Allen, B., Bourndale, Hunter .. .. 346 347 Allnutt, H., Morven .. .. .. 32 37 Alty, J. B., Waimate .. .. .. 180 110 Anderson, James, Waimate .. .. — 259 Anderson, William, Lyalldale, St. Andrew's 336 400 Andrews, J. H., Glenavy .. .. 787 974 Annett, William, St. Andrew's .. .. 605 543 Anstey, J. T., Hunter (rural mail) .. 726 822 Armstrong, Andrew, Waihao Downs, Wai- 979 1,002 mate Armstrong, James, Waihao Downs, Waimate 1,540 1,676 Armstrong, J. W. (Hunter delivery; .. 1,257 2,498 Armstrong, Mrs. Margaret (Hunter delivery) 205 388 Armstrong, Thomas (Pentland Hills de- 1,044 1,494 livery), Waimate Armstrong, Walter, Hillside, Waihao Downs, 661 848 Waimate Ashworth, W. C., Waihao Forks .. 247 275 Atkinson and Sutherland, Messrs., Morven 58 Nil Atkinson, E. F., Makikihi .. .. — 84 Aubrey, A. L., Waihao Downs, Waimate .. 2,317 2,295 Auvergne, L. de, Waihao Forks .. 355 753 Aymes, Alfred, Motukaika, Cave.. .. 697 842 Ayrey, A. S., Bourndale, Waimate .. 213 261 Ayson, C. L., Hakataramea .. .. 1,380 1,327 Bagrie, Robert, St. Andrew's .. .. 77 Nil Baikie, Andrew, Waihao Downs, Waimate 391 516 Baikie Bros., Waihao Downs, Waimate .. 348 540 Baikie, John, Glenavy .. .. .. 2,481 2,595 Baikie, John, Hakataramea .. .. 1,525 1,574 Bailey, S. F., Morven .. .. .. 1,262 1,725 Bailey, Samuel J., Morven .. .. 1,142 1,799 Baker, G. B., Craigmore, Cave .. .. 709 572 Baker, Mrs. Jessie, Waituna, Waimate .. 62 62 Barber, George, (Estate of), St. Andrew's.. 157 j Nil Barclay, George, Wailiaorunga, Waimate 2,640 j 2,710 Barclay, W., Hakataramea .. .. 128 ! 177 Barnett, A. W., Morven .. .. 464 693 Batchelor, Mrs. H., St. Andrew's .. 73 113 Baynes, H. B., Douglas, Waimate .. — 127 Beattie, W. J., St. Andrew's .. .. 944 846 Beekingsale, C. M., Morven .. .. — j 118 Belfield Estate, Hakataramea .. .. 2,119 1,945 Bell, Archibald, Waihao Downs, Waimate 737 724 Bell, G. A., Esk Valley, St. Andrew's .. 310 6 Bell, G. E. (Grassy Hills delivery), Waimate 882 1,005 Bell, J. A., Waihaorunga .. .. — 1,497 Bell, J. R., Morven .. .. .. 1,053 2,004 Bell, Mrs. Marie, St. Andrew's .. .. 89 47 Bell, N. T., Southburn .. .. .. 693 880 Bell, W. J., Southburn .. .. .. 415 591 Bell, William, Woodstock, Waimate .. 419 409 Bennett, A. L., Lyalldale, St. Andrew's .. 120 72 Bennett, J. E., Southburn .. .. 505 955 Bennett, Mrs. S. L., Willowbridge .. — 408 Bennett, V. C., Motukaika, Cave .. ],558 Nil Bird, E. S., Waimate .. . . .. — 78 Bird, Thomas Henry, Maungati, Timaru .. 602 534 Bishop, H. W., Lyalldale, St. Andrew's .. 459 384 Bishop, L. R., Esk Valley, St. Andrew's .. 629 750 Black, R., Waihao Downs, Waimate .. 2,075 1,866 Black, W., Waihao Downs, Waimate .. 2,525 3,120 Black, W. T. (private bag), Waimate .. i 764 828

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J No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Waimate County—continued. Blackmore, J. E., Cannington, Cave .. 785 763 Blair, J. K., Morven .. .. .. 2,127 2,082 Blank, B. C., St. Andrew's .. .. 99 100 Blue, J. H., Esk Valley, St. Andrew's .. 1,099 1,465 Borman, J. A., Bankfield, St. Andrew's .. 71 94 Bowker, V., Motukaika, Cave .. .. 1,934 2,174 Boyee, W. J., Waimate .. .. 110 156 Boyd, James, Makikihi .. .. 101 122 Brennan, F., Bankfield, St. Andrew's .. •— 55 Breslin and Wall, Glenavy .. .. 152 Nil Briggs, John, Waihao Downs .. .. 456 623 Brohan, J., Morven .. .. .. 185 1,070 Brosnahan, James, Morven .. .. — 436 Brosnahan, T. R., Cannington, Cave .. 135 280 Brown, Alexander, jun., Waihao Downs, 581 375 Waimate Brown Bros., Morven .. .. .. 306 510 Brown, T. J., Waimate .. .. 134 133 Brown, W. (Estate of), Waihao Downs .. 1,648 1,294 Bruce, J., Morven .. .. .. 718 650 Brunton, R. R. (Estate of), Ocaio .. 221 234 Bryce, W. M., Arno, Waimate .. .. — 88 Buchanan, Mrs. Janet, Waihao Downs .. 204 224 Buckingham, A. J., Hunter .. .. 53 76 Buckingham, D. A., Waimate .. ... 490 Nil Bunting, W. J., Maungati .. .. j 132 294 Burke, Peter, Morven .. .. .. 561 584 Burnett, Donald (Te Akatarawa, Hakatara- — 9,262 mea), Box 219, Timaru Byrnes, Peter, Willowbridge .. .. 289 306 Cain, Robert (Grassy Hills delivery), Wai- 1,306 1,165 mate Caird, D. G., Southburn .. .. 500 741 Caird, John, Southburn.. .. .. 998 1,017 Cairns, C. T., Hakataramea .. .. 386 327 Calder, William, Maungati .. .. 734 738 Caldwell, P., Morven .. .. .. 365 328 Cameron, A. P., Hakataramea .. .. 3,531 3,515 Cameron, H. E., Viewfield, Hakataramea .. 882 Nil Cameron, H. E., The Swamp, Omarama .. 454 Nil Cameron, J. E. P., Box 177, Timaru .. 1,541 2,355 Cameron W., Wainui, Hakataramea .. 106 274 Campbell Bros., Cave .. .. .. 1,417 1,690 Campbell, David, Hook, Waimate .. 915 700 Campbell, William, St. Andrew's.. .. 930 1,014 Carroll, John James, Glenavy .. .'. 502 683 Carroll, Miss Honor, Glenavy .. .. 102 102 Cartwright, James, St. Andrew's.. .. ] 84 200 Casey, James, Cave .. .. ' .. 390 570 Casey, G. P., Motukaika, Cave .. .. 149 437 Casey, P. F., Motukaika, Cave .. .. 254 289 Caswell, Mark, Lyalldale, St. Andrew's .. 448 356 Chamberlain, J. W., Southburn .. .. 846 923 Chamberlain, T. H., Norton Reserve, Wai- — 7 Chetnole Ltd., Glenavy .. .. -— 15,192 Childs, R. B., Otaio .. .. .. 235 232 Chisholm, D. (Estate of), Timaru-Salisbury 673 890 delivery, Blueclifls Christie, John, Allanholme, Waihao Forks 258 360 Clarke, M., Hook, Waimate .. .. 103 178 Cleave, J. R., Hakataramea .. .. 560 690 Cleland, G. W. (Grassy Hills delivery), Wai- 2,058 2,137 mate Cochrane, Alexander, Hook, Waimate .. 397 207 Cochrane Bros., Waimate .. .. 37 Nil Cocks, G. W., St. Andrew's .. .. 1,360 1,631 Cocks, John, Gordon's Valley Road (rural 1,045 1,151 delivery), Timaru Colbourne, D., Waimate .. .. 1,171 1,122 Coles, J. G., Otaio .. .. .. 463 843 Collier, S. F., Otaio Gorge, St. Andrew's .. 1,644 1,615 Columb, Charles, Studholme .. .. 259 611 Colvill, T. A., Waihao Downs .. .. 494 474 Cookson, A. H., Maungati .. .. 280 226 Cooling, G. W. A., Waihao Downs .. 375 453 Cooney, J. F., Morven .. .. .. 714 808 Cooney, Michael, Morven .. .. 1,748 695 Cooney, Thomas, Glenavy .. .. 248 735 Cooney, T. V., Glenavy.. .. .. 1,973 1,554 Cooper, C., Motukaika, Cave .. .. 279 316 Cooper, T. U., Hunter .. .. .. 56 251 Copland, Alexander, St. Andrew's .. 304 397 Corbett, E., Ikawai, Glenavy .. .. 304 500

I No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 10 28. Waimate County—continued. Cordingley, W., Douglas, Waimate .. 217 332 Corrigall, Frank W. (Estate of), Hakataramea 1,042 1,026 Corrigan, M. J., jun., Hook, Waimate .. 631 838 Cosgrove Bros., St. Andrew's .. .. 242 285 Coskerie Bros., Meadowbank, Glenavy .. 378 329 Coskerie Bros., Somme, Glenavy .. .. 450 409 Coulter, J. J., Craigmore, Cave .. .. 330 296 Coup, Walter, St. Andrew's .. .. 302 513 Court, George (Executors of), Waimate .. 205 246 Coward, R. T., Esk Valley, St. Andrew's .. 72 144 Crawford, John, Cave .. .. .. 1,312 1,269 Cromie, John, Waihao Downs .. .. 1,077 1,167 Crone, A. and G., Waimate .. .. 322 228 Crowe, Martin J., Morven .. .. 477 473 Curphey, T. A., Kowhatu, Waihao Forks .. 569 580 Currie, W. M., Maungati, Timaru .. 752 677 Cuthbertson, Isaac, Glenavy .. .. 629 670 Dale, R. W., Maungati .. .. .. 615 . 603 Daly, J. P., Lyalldale, St. Andrew's .. —• 164 Daly, W. and M., St. Andrew's .. .. 265 347 Dalziel, W. 0., Makikihi, Waimate .. 266 Nil Davis, E., "Hill Brook," Waihao Downs, 1,269 1,386 Waimate Davis, Ernest, " Burnbrae," Waihao Downs, 1,267 1,864 Waimate Delargy, B. J., Hakataramea .. .. 750 800 Delargy, Mrs. M., Hakataramea .. .. 4,935 5,294 Dempsey, John, Hook delivery, Timaru .. 1,116 896 Dempsey, John, St. Andrew's, Hook (rural 832 1,157 mail), Timaru Dench, John, Allanholme, Waimate .. 309 324 Dent, D. I., Maungati .. .. .. 660 821 Devlin, William, Glenavy .. .. 480 219 Dickson, C. W., Glenavy .. .. 884 1,066 Dickson, J. J., St. Andrew's .. .. 223 286 Dillon, John, Morven .. .. .. 103 133 Dixon, S. M-., Waihao Downs .. .. 1,471 1,436 Dolan, P. P. Douglas (Grassy Hills delivery), 109 81 Waimate Don, Munro (Estate of), Morven .. 720 940 Donehue, G. L., Seadown, Otaio .. 180 190 Douglas, C. C., Waimate .. .. 1,842 2,206 Douglas, W. D., Willowbridge .. .. 60 80 Downey, Michael, Hakataramea .. .. 170 141 Drinnan, John, jun., St. Andrew's .. 1,575 2,985 Drummond, T., Cave .. .. .. ! 1,675 j Nil Dufi, Mrs. E M., Glenavy .. .. 552 649 Dugdale, C. J., Glenavy .. .. 695 1,096 Dugdale, H. T., Arno, Waimate .. .. 153 267 Dugdale, Thomas, Arno, Waimate .. 908 849 Dunstan", C. E., Hakataramea .. .. 868 1,326 Dyer, A. E., Waimate .. .. .. 1,168 1,218 Earl, John, Otaio .. .. .. 791 1,301 Earl, William (Estate of), Otaio .. .. 1,140 1,743 Eastwood, E. T., Waimate .. .. 229 290 Eden, H. J., Waimate .. .. .. 297 377 Edmiston, Robert, Landsdowne, Waimate 227 223 Edwards, Mrs. A. E., St. Andrew's .. — 117 Eggleton, F. J., Craigmore, Cave .. 288 289 Elderton, Mrs. Phyllis B., Waihao Downs, 1,272 1,417 Waimate Elliot, M. L., Glenavy .. .. .. 586 745 Elliott, William, Arno, Waimate .. 345 421 Elworthy, A. S., Holme Station, Timaru .. 4,687 5 273 Elworthy, H., Craigmore, Timaru .. 6,490 7,962 Elworthy, P. A., Gordon's Valley, Timaru.. 5 296 Engelbrecht, E. H., Waimate .. .. 341 608 Engelbrecht, J. D. (rural delivery), Waimate 598 641 Esker, M. J., Otaio .. .. .. — 108 Evans, B. E., Maungati .. .. 980 1,278 Evans, H. J., Southburn .. .. 253 342 Falloon Bros., Waihao Forks .. .. 1,116 900 Falloon, J., Waihao Forks .. .. 610 818 Farrell, John, Bush Road, Waimate .. 91 Nil Faulkner, J. Charles, Willowbridge .. 643 645 Fenn, H. L., Grange Hill, Cave .. .. 2,361 2,421 Fenwick Bros., St. Andrew's .. .. 270 1,012 Fenwick, Robert, St. Andrew's .. .. 119 274 Fitzharris, P., Morven .. .. .. 115 94 Fitzsimons, J., Arno, Waimate .. .. 351 330 Fleming, Mrs. A. D., St. Andrew's .. — 374 Fleming, C. D., Glenavy .. .. 638 759 Fleming, J. H., Glenavy .. .. 925 1,003 Fleming, Patrick, Ikawai, Glenavy .. 621 823

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Waimate County—continued. Fleming, Thomas, Glenavy .. .. 832 678 Fletcher Bros., Willowbridge .. .. 1,042 2,105 Flynn, Dennis, Morven .. .. 528 479 Flynn, J. T., Morven .. >. .. — 494 Flynn, James, Morven .. .. .. 602 817 Foley, John, St. Andrew's .. .. 30 241 Foley, John, Studholme .. .. 687 1,501 Foley, P. J., Morven .. .. .. 491 562 Ford, John, Maungati .. .. .. 2,996 2,842 Forrest, A. F., Otaio .. .. .. —• 405 Forrest, James, St. Andrew's .. .. 186 Nil Forrest, L. R., Otaio .. .. .. 551 576 Forrest, R. H., Otaio .. .. .. 204 154 Forrest, W. J., St. Andrew's .. .. — 164 Fox, John F., Studholme .. .. 1,003 1,088 Fox, Michael, Waimate .. .. 271 Nil France, A. J., Otaio .. .. .. 127 Nil France, D. M., Box 4, St. Andrew's .. 234 240 Fraser, A. G., Hakataramea .. .. 882 Nil Fraser, A. G., Hakataramea .. .. — 2,043 Fraser, A. M., "Wairua Downs," Hakatara- 4,465 4,708 mea Fraser, A. M., Ashridge, Hakataramea .. 1,755 1,790 Fraser, W., Hakataramea .. .. 1,838 2,067 Frost Bros., Studholme Junction .. I 520 656 Frost, P. J., Waimate .. .. .. 18 72 Fyall, A. (Estate of), Studholme .. .. 229 325 Gaffney, P. J., Timaru Road, Waimate .. — 111 Gainsford, R. W., Cave .. .. 487 591 Galletly, J. Arnold, St. Andrew's .. 113 119 Galletly, Thomas (Executors of), St. Andrew's 105 141 Garland, Alfred, Box 39, Waimate .. 2,273 2,190 Geaney, Nicholas, Makikihi .. .. 1,421 1,616 Geddes, Francis, Waihao Forks .. .. 165 Nil Geddes, G. C., Hunter .. .. .. 406 261 Geddes, Robert, Waihao Downs, Waimate 864 955 Gibson, A. W., Hunter, Waimate .. 303 328 Gibson, F. E. G., Douglas, Waimate .. 275 Nil Gibson, J. H., Southburn .. .. 232 317 Gibson, James, Studholme .. .. 483 690 Gibson, F. E. G., Hunter (rural mail), Wai- 521 751 mate Giles, J. F. and W. 0., Hook Bush, Waimate 254 320 Gillies, D. W., Little Roderick, Hakataramea 1,972 2,006 Gluyas, R. J. and Miss F., Morven .. 286 303 Goldsmith, A. E., Waihao Forks .. 497 511 Goldsmith, C. W., Elephant Hill, Waihao 954 960 Forks Goodall and Bell (private bag), Waimate .. 2,361 2,482 Gordon, W. L., Kohika, Otaio .. .. 399 501 Gorman Bros., Hakataramea .. .. 2,412 2,729 Gorman, J., Arno .. .. .. 518 734 Grant, Alan, Box 42, Waimate .. .. 513 652 Gray, George, Waimate.. .. .. 305 582 Gray, Robert, St. Andrew's .. .. 1,008 1,321 Greelish, Mrs. Hannah (Trustees of), Waimate — 5 Green, H. N. (Hunter delivery), Otaio .. 167 250 Greene, Patrick, Morven .. .. 103 190 Gregan, J. J., Finlay Downs, Waimate .. 893 681 Greig, John, Maungati, Timaru .. .. 426 562 Griffin, W. R., Motukaika, Cave .. .. 431 445 Guerin, J. and J., Cannington, Cave .. 1,634 1,861 Gunn, J. D., Hook delivery, Waimate .. 203 319 Gunn, Misses Mary and Jessie, Waimate .. 296 279 Gynes, T. E., Lansdowne, Waimate .. 32 Nil Hall, J. J., Otaio .. .. .. 463 605 Hall, James (Estate of), St. Andrew's .. 513 624 Hamilton, T., Waihao Downs, Waimate .. 2,288 2,486 Hammond, C. M., Waimate .. .. — 35 Hampton, John, Waihao Downs .. 460 491 Hampton, Mrs. Lillian and Walter, Waihao 460 497 Downs Hanifin, William, Morven .. .. 37 92 Hanley, Miss Mary, Morven .. .. 365 203 Hansen, N. M., Hunter .. .. 904 1,168 Hanson, George L., Waihao Downs, Waimate 1,139 705 Hardy Bros., Kurow .. .. 1,125 1,123 Harper, H. J. C., Waihao Downs .. 3,414 3,989 Harrison, E. B., Waihao Downs .. .. 1,223 1,182 Harrison, J. M. (Waihao Downs delivery), 757 664 lAJ n 1TV1 fl "f" A Hart, F. L., Morven .. .. .. 1,420 1,615 Hart, G. and J., Waimate .. .. 62 7 Hart, Joseph, St. Andrew's .. .. 381 806

No. of Sheep od April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Waimate County—continued. Hartnell, T., St. Andrew's .. .. 366 424 Hartnett, P. J., jun., St. Andrew's .. 369 319 Hartnett, Patrick, St. Andrew's .. .. 489 779 Haskett, J. (Hunter delivery), Makikihi .. 380 Nil Hay, C. R., Hakataramea .. .. 622 713 Hay, E. G., Morven .. .. .. 441 446 Hay, John C., Morven .. .. .. 616 648 Hay, W. L., Waimate .. .. .. 443 597 Hayes, J. W., Centrewood, Waimate .. 9,417 6,247 Hayes, Norman, Hakataramea .. .. 3,317 3,678 Hayman, N. H., Morven .. .. 727 693 Hayman, Walter, Studholme .. .. 804 744 Hayman, William Henry, Willowbridge .. 2 310 Head, William, Glenfalloch, Morven .. 1,274 Nil Henderson Bros., Teschemaker's, Hunter .. 232 87 Henderson, H. J., Hook (rural delivery), 82 239 Timaru Hendry, C. M., St. Andrew's .. .. 232 180 Hendry, Robert A., St. Andrew's .. 265 470 Hennessy, Captain G. T., Morven .. 1,375 1,500 Henry, R. P., Glenavy .. .. .. 11 Nil Henshaw, F. J., Studholme .. .. 85 102 Henstridge, Michael, Glenavy .. .. 408 431 Hewson, H. W., Bankfield, St. Andrew's .. 330 313 Hines, A. F. J., Craigmore, Maungati, Timaru 298 264 Hodgen, J. H. W., Douglas, Waimate .. 50 51 Hodgen, W. H., Waihao Downs .. .. 898 530 Hodges, R. W., Arno, Waimate .. .. 756 546 Hogg, Walter, Hakataramea .. .. 1,658 1,719 Holdsworth, G. W., Morven .. .. 890 1,136 Holland, G. R., Waimate .. .. 30 30 Hore Bros., Waimate .. .. .. 153 138 Horgan, Charles, Bankfield, St. Andrew's .. 284 184 Horn, James, Waituna, Waimate .. 179 301 Horsburgh, James, Teschemaker's, Waimate 222 437 Horsnall, H. S., Morven .. .. 192 293 Hoskin, E. D., St. Andrew's .. .. 43 29 Hossack, George W., Grassy Hills (rural 321 425 delivery), Waimate Howell, B. H., Cave .. .. .. 1,141 1,181 Howell, W. H., Cave .. .. .. 2,837 2,902. Hulston, A. R., Otaio .. .. .. 91 100 Hurst, J. C., Waihaorunga .. .. 1,424 1,462 Hurst, R. B. (Braeside, Waihaorunga), 1,068 1,318 Naylor Street, Waimate Hyland, John, Glenavy .. .. 52 52 Hynes, John, Morven .. .. .. — 349 Hynes, Michael, Morven .. .. —- 332 Ireland, R. K., Morven .. .. — 1,929 Irwin, T. G., Craigmore, Cave .. .. 312 244 Irving, Andrew, Motukaika, Cave .. — 1,219 Ivers, George, Hakataramea Valley .. 9 Nil Jackson, W., Bourndale, Hunter.. .. 348 571 Johnson, C. H. S., St. Andrew's .. .. 1,553 1,612 Johnson, J. F., Otaio .. .. .. 251 356 Johnson, J. F., jun., Springbrook, St. — 192 Andrew's Johnston, H. B. S., Otaio .. .. 3,975 4,459 Johnstone Bros., Otaio .. .. .. — 513 Jones, A., and Co., Waimate .. .. 50 122 Jones, H. N. O., Gorge Road, Waimate .. 370 299 Judd, Frederick, Cannington, Cave .. 758 893 Judge, Harry, Makikihi.. .. .. — 1,022 Kain, A. J. (Estate of), Morven ., .. 430 350 Kain, R. S., Morven .. .. .. 877 1,028 Keenan, S., Hook delivery, Waimate .. 104 157 Kelcher, Leonard, Hakataramea .. 6,720 8,015 Kempthorne, L. N., Maungati .. .. 578 941 Kennedy, D., Morven .. .. .. 90 82 Kennedy, D., St. Andrew's .. .. 127 197 Kennedy, Samuel, Waimate .. .. 97 66 Kingsbury, E. R., Hook, via Timaru .. 1,174 1,459 Kinross, A., Southburn .. .. .. 259 364 Kinsman, F. A., Douglas, Waimate .. 88 124 Kippenberger, K., Studholme .. .. 659 571 Kirk, Owen J., Otaio .. .. .. 942 520 Kirk, P. J., Waimate .. .. .. 401 403 Kuegler, F. W., Waimate .. .. 144 483 Laird, S., Kohika, St. Andrew's .. .. 160 92 Lane, G. A., Landsdowne, Waimate .. 330 409 Lane, Henry, Lansdowne, Waimate .. j 543 516 Langridge, A. G., Finlay Downs, Waimate — 377 La vers, W. J., St. Andrew's .. .. j 17 76 Leslie and Hinck, Messrs., Otaio .. | 142 364

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I No. of Sheep on ; April 30. I April 30 1927. 1928. Waimatb County—continued. Leathwick,H.H., Waimate Delivery, Timaru 61 265 Leonard, M., Lower High Street, Waimate 582 395 Lindsay, John, Makikihi .. .. 57 Nil Lister, Thomas, St. Andrew's .. .. 22 68 Long, M. A., Hillboro, Otaio .. .. 79 116 Long, W. 0., Morven .. .. .. 1,216 1,961 Lundy, David, Morven .. .. .. — 53 Lunham, H. J. D., Southburn .. .. 37 Nil Luscombe, E. E., St. Andrew's .. . • 183 Nil Luscombe, P. H., St. Andrew's .. .. —• 75 Lyall, D. G., St. Andrew's .. .. 204 263 Lyons, M. P., Waimate .. .. 12 60 Lysaght, Christopher, " Cherry Park," St. 240 287 Andrew's Lysaght, Christopher, St. Andrew's .. 96 230 Macaulay, W. R., Belfield, Hakataramea .. 604 692 Maefarlane, H. M., Waikora, Waimate .. 2,658 2,734 MaeKenzie, George, Willowbridge .. 108 240 Mackenzie, T. D., Waihao Downs .. 1,850 1,850 Maepherson, Alexander, Glenavy .. 600 740 Major, Mrs. Ellen J.,Kowhatu, Waihao Forks 390 425 Manehester, James, Waimate .. .. 462 354 Mann, W. J., Tesehemaker's, Waimate .. 360 523 Manson, John T., Hunter, Makikihi .. 29 30 Marshall, J. G., Hillboro, Otaio ., .. 251 366 Martin, Andrew, jun., Morven .. .. 462 714 Martin, F. C., Otaio, Waimate Delivery, 1,222 1,439 Timaru Martin, Mrs. M. J., Otaio .. .. 1,198 1,403 Martin, R. G., Makikihi .. .. 190 371 Martin, T.N., Makikihi.. .. .. 752 962 Mason, H. B., Hook, Waimate .. .. 312 325 Matheson, J., and Son, Hakataramea .. 2,317 2,600 Matheson, John, Waimate .. .. 289 348 Matheson, J. S., Mt. Studholme, Waimate — 1,166 Mathias, G., Cannington, Cave .. .. 1,619 55 May, Robert, Southburn (rural delivery) .. 312 370 MeAlwee, John, St. Andrew's .. .. 351 422 McCaw, Alexander, Hakataramea . . 1,352 1,342 McCaw, Alexander, Hakataramea .. 525 391 McCaw, J. and F., Viewfield, Hakataramea — 719 McConnell, R. J., Findlay Downs, Waimate 80 204 MeCrossan, James, Arno, Waimate .. 164 275 MoCrossan, P. J., Arno, Waimate .. 307 311 McCulloch, A. B., Glenavy .. .. 1,491 1,217 McCulloch, G. A., Waihao Forks .. 3,823 3,169 McCulloch, William J., Hakataramea .. 1,705 1,750 McCully, J. R., Cannington, Cave .. 612 672 McDonald. D. P.. Box 45, Waimate .. 592 700 Macdonald, Ian G., Waihao Forks .. — 1,103 McDonald, W. James, Maungati, Timaru . . 810 666 McDonnell Bros., Douglas, Waihao Forks 396 628 McEwan, Andrew, Maungati .. .. 698 674 McEwan, W. J., Maungati .. .. 323 247 McEwan, W. J., St. Andrew's .. .. — 465 McFarlane, John, Tesehemaker's, Waimate 1,180 1,495 (rural delivery) McFarlane, Gray's Corner, Morven .. — 1,569 McGimpsey, D., Hakataramea .. .. 220 280 McGregor, Henry, Kurow .. .. 224 331 McHenry, M., Hakataramea .. .. 510 480 Mcllraith, R., Hakataramea .. .. 5,793 6,760 Mellwrick, F. W., Tesehemaker's Delivery, 868 1,220 Waimate Mcllwrick, James, Box 11, St. Andrew's .. 315 443 Melntyre, D. H., Copland's, Otaio .. 508 586 McKay, Angus, Hakataramea .. .. 652 Nil McKee, Cornelius, Makikihi .. .. 338 314 McKee, G., Waihao Downs (c/o H. J. Seddon, 102 138 Douglas Settlement, Waimate) McKenzie, Donald (Estate of), Haka- 2,331 2,530 taramea McKenzie, H. J., Arno Delivery, Waimate.. 833 1,005 McKenzie, Hugh, Brooklands, Arno .. 579 945 McKenzie, Hugh, Limestone Peak, Arno .. 427 257 McKenzie, James, Hook, Waimate .. 340 355 McKenzie, J. K., Hakataramea .. .. 1,463 1,156 McKenzie, Robert, Waimate Delivery .. 169 250 McKenzie, Roderick, Cave .. .. 543 532 McKeown, W. J., Pleasant Valley, St. 463 998 Andrew's McLachlan, Charles S., Arno,Waimate, Box 62 1,665 1,675 McLean, A. J., Glenavy .. .. 471 585 McLean, Miss Phyllis E., Waimate .. 2,390 922 McLean, W. J., Hakataramea .. .. 525 702 McManus, Felix, Maungati, Timaru .. 441 518 McMillan, William, St. Andrew's .. 509 542 McNaughton, D., Glenavy .. .. 881 1,046 McNeill, A. H., Ikawai, Glenavy .. 8J3 649

No. of Sheep on April 30,1 April 30, j 1927. 1928. Waimate County—continued. McNeill, J. M. (Executors of), Ikawai, 749 537 Glenavy McNeill, Peter, Makikihi (rural mail), 527 637 Waimate MePherson, Allan, Hook, Waimate .. 317 299 McPherson, Martin J., Kohika, Otaio .. 560 386 McRae Bros., Waimate » .. .. — 1,291 McRae, A. J. and P. T. (private bag), Wai- 1,285 1,360 mate McRae, John, jun., Waihao Downs .. 865 931 McRae, John (private bag), Waimate .. 1,767 1,720 McRae, M., Waihao Downs .. .. 1,485 1,522 McTague, A. A., Craigmore, Cave, Otipua .. 300 440 Medlicott, S., Waimate .. .. .. 1,081 1,397 Medlicott, T. S., Waimate .. .. 549 687 Medlicott, William, Makikihi .. .. 551 1,122 Meehan, James, Makikihi .. .. 1,761 1,918 Meehan, James, Waihaorunga .. .. 10,363 10,799 Mehrtens Bros., Waimate .. . • 406 488 Melton Bros., Waimate .. .. 382 419 Melton, James, Morven .. .. 204 205 Menzies, William, Hakataramea .. .. 2,453 2,485 Mercer, J. A., Makikihi .. .. 202 272 Mercer, K. W, Hunter .. .. .. — 4 Meredith, E. J., Box 25, Morven.. .. 1,168 1,202 Meredith, H. H., Box 1, Waimate .. 630 961 Merry, J. J., Makikihi .. .. .. 499 233 Meyer, E. A., Waimate .. .. 38 97 Meyer, F. J., Waituna, Waimate.. .. 2,057 2,555 Meyer, H. H., Hook, Waimate .. .. 941 910 Meyer, John, Waimate, Hook delivery .. 187 563 Meyer, W. H., Waimate .. .. 348 442 Meynell, R. W., Willowbridge .. .. 427 946 Midgeley, S. H., Springbrook, St. Andrew's 1,249 1,596 Miles, H., Teschemaker's, Waimate .. 255 377 Millar, J. G., Waihao Forks .. .. 2,208 3,005 Miller and Gardner, Waihao Downs .. 2,795 2,767 Miller, H., Morven .. .. .. 72 51 Mills, W. E., St. Andrew's .. .. — 1,006 Milliken, Hugh, Springbrook, St. Andrew's 317 426 Milne, John H., Waihao Downs delivery, 2,068 2,165 Waimate Milne, William, Hunter .. .. 544 4 Mitchell and Smith, St. Andrew's .. 163 204 Mitchell, J. H., Studholme .. .. 1,812 2,046 Molloy, William, Box 9, Waimate .. 216 90 Montgomery Bros., Makikihi .. .. 702 590 Moore, F. B., Waimate .. .. .. 715 1,124 Moore, J. T., P.O. Box 12, Waimate .. 459 541 Morris, Robert, Otaio .. .. .. 560 684 Morris, R. B., Esk Valley, St. Andrew's .. 833 762 Morrison, A. G., Bankfield, St. Andrew's .. 20 244 Morrison, F., Hunter .. .. 1,158 891 Morrison, J. P., Arno, Waimate .. .. 24 23 Morrison, John, Morven .. .. 184 219 Morriss Bros., Morven .. .. .. 725 612 Morton, C. H., Douglas, Waimate .. •— 184 Morton, S., Morven .. .. .. 142 281 Mowat, F. F., Motukaika, Cave .. .. 159 257 Moyle, B. J., Waihao Forks .. .. 764 709 Moyle, H. P., St. Andrew's .. .. 372 577 Moyle, W., Springbrook, St. Andrew's .. 158 Nil Moyle, William E., St. Andrew's .. 365 730 Mulholland, James, St. Andrew's .. 182 Nil Munro, Don, Morven .. .. .. — 757 Munro, James, Craigmore, Cave .. .. 393 534 Munro, Mrs. Christina, Waihao Downs, Wai- 419 431 mate Munro, W. D., Waihao Downs, Waimate .. 788 1,087 Murphy, John, Hunter, Makikihi .. 274 138 Murphy, Martin, Morven .. .. 110 Nil Murphy, P., Hunter, Waimate .. .. — 236 Murray, F. S., Waimate .. .. — 61 Neal, Edward, Waimate delivery, Hunter.. 1,303 1,213 Nelmes, C. R., Arno, Waimate .. .. 275 244 Newell, W., Waimate .. .. .. — 25 Newbegin, John (Cave), Pareora West .. 1,496 1,596 Nicholas, H. C., Waimate .. .. 380 564 Nicholas, V. E., Hook, Waimate .. 365 290 Nicholls, T., Southburn.. .. .. 495 298 Nolan, James, Waihao Downs .. .. 185 285 Nolan, John, Morven .. .. .. 434 Nil Nolan, Thomas, Waimate .. .. 339 388 N.Z. and A. Land Co., Hakataramea .. 23,094 24,837 O'Boyle, Frank, Otaio .. .. .. 730 987 O'Brien, F. J., Waimate .. .. 265 107 O'Brien, T. A., Bankfield, St. Andrew's .. — 166 O'Connell, B., Hunter .. .. .. — 148 O'Connor, E., Craigmore, Cave, Adair .. 172 389

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No. of Sheep oq April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. W aim ate County—continued. O'Connor, John, Morven .. .. 283 354 O'Connor, Mrs. L., Morven .. .. 233 202 O'Connor, P., Craigmore, Cave .. .. 152 174 O'Connor, W., Gray's Corner, Morven .. — 218 O'Grady, Denis, Waihao Forks .. .. 457 340 O'Hara, J. C., Cairn Lea, Glenavy .. 1,192 1,650 O'Hara, J. J., Box 75, Waimate .. .. 846 947 O'Hara, B. It., Box 27, Morven .. .. 728 987 O'Keefe, D., St. Andrew's .. .. 208 190 Olorenshaw, Charles, Arno, Waimate .. 90 59 O'Loughlin, E. J., St. Andrew's .. .. ■—■ 401 O'Loughlin, John (Estate of), St. Andrew's 748 748 O'Neill, Edward, Waituna delivery, Waimate 327 577 Packer, J. A., Bankfield, St. Andrew's .. — 200 Padkin, John., Hakataramea .. .. 21 80 Park, T. A., Makikihi .. .. .. •—• 229 Parker, Nathaniel, Southburn .. .. 266 Nil Parry, R., jun., Southburn .. .. 349 377 Parry, Robert, Southburn .. .. 373 333 Parry, William John, Southburn .. 371 562 Parsons, W. J., Hunter .. .. 174 153 Pashby, Thomas, Morven .. .. 405 559 Paterson, E. N., Kowhatu, Waihao Forks 587 586 Paterson, James, and Co., Te Akatarawa 9,071 Nil Station (address : Box 102, Timaru) Paterson, Mrs. E. G., Otaio .. 1,375 1,557 Patrick, J. R., Willowbridge .. .. 611 811 Paul, Andrew, Waimate .. .. 271 260 Pavletich, Mrs. Mary Ellen, Hakataramea.. 2,237 2,444 Pearse, A. J., Morven .. .. .. 1,122 2,092 Peck, J. S., Hook, Waimate .. .. 4 40 Perry, E. J., Douglas, Waimate .. .. 139 Nil Ponsonby, D., Waihao Downs, Waimate .. 381 492 Poole, Charles, and Son, Hook, Waimate .. — 206 Porter, Gibson, St. Andrew's .. .. 223 378 Powell, J. A., " Muritai," Waihao Downs, 855 720 Waimate Powell, J. A., "Ardlogie," Waihao Downs 2,503 1,886 Powell, Louis, Morven .. .. .. 180 204 Powell, W. J. (Waihaorunga), Waimate .. — 829 Prattley, Mrs. M. E., Hunter, Makikihi .. 690 517 Preece, Miss A. C., St. Andrew's .. .. 33 Nil Preece Bros., Waihao Downs .. .. 980 1,318 Price, W. N., "Braemar," Waihao Downs, 1,374 1,345 Waimate Price, W. N., " Chedglaw," Waihao Downs 1,740 1,649 Priest, Doxon, Cave .. .. .. 31 150 Prue T., Arno, Waimate .. .. 50 120 Pye, S. J., Lyalldale, St. Andrew's .. 355 1,168 Quinn Bros., Makikihi .. .. .. 851 1,888 Quinn, Thomas, Studholme .. .. 158 332 Radcliffe, W. H., Waihao Downs, Waimate 345 367 Ramsay Bros., Tara, Waihao Downs, Waimate 351 450 Rapsey, W. C. (Cannington, Cave), Pareora 880 937 West Rapsey, W. S. R., Southburn .. .. 130 135 Rathgen, Henry George, Waimate Rural 322 433 Mail, Makikihi Rattray, D. J. and J. M., Burnbank (Hook 592 401 delivery), Waimate Rattray, D. J. and J. M., View Hill, Hook 1,400 1,866 (rural delivery) Rattray, N. A., Waimate .. .. 1,805 2,015 Read, A. J., Cannington, Cave .. .. 518 814 Regnault, F., and Sons, Hunter, Waimate 397 504 Reid, G. W., Kowhatu, Waihao Forks .. 830 885 Reid, W., Willowbridge.. .. .. — 103 Reilly, P., Makikihi .. .. .. 1,148 1,109 Rendall, A., Teschemaker's, Waimate .. 528 602 Reynolds, Robert, Studholme .. .. 369 362 Rhodes, R. H. (Estate of), Bluecliffs, St. 6,640 8,513 Andrew's Richards, A. V., Elephant Hill, Waimate .. 936 1,044 Richards, R. A., Elephant Hills, Waimate 4,728 4,587 Richards, W., Springwell, Hook .. .. 283 221 Richmond, W. T., Willowbridge .. .. 235 440 Rickman, R. H., Waihao Downs, Waimate 2,404 2,448 Risk, William, Timaru (Salisbury delivery), 2,532 2,104 Gordon's Valley Robertson, A. M., Hakataramea .. 1,529 1,552 Robertson, James, Waihao Forks .. 420 448 Robinson, A. W. J. (rural delivery), Wai- 458 467 mate Robinson, L., Waimate Rural Mail, Huntei 211 241 Robinson, W., sen., Hakataramea .. 25 84 Rogers, G. W., Morven .. .. 200 Nil Rogers, W. T., Studholme .. .. 46 2 Rollinson, F. A., and Sons, Studholme .. 550 450 Ross, W. H., Hakataramea .. .. 1,230 1,178 Routledge, W. P., Maungati .. .. 851 754 Ruddenklau Bros., Hakataramea .. 4,514 4,566 Ruddenklau, Henry, Waimate .. .. 1,550 2,280

No. of Sheep on April BO, April 30, 1927. 1928. Waimate County—continued. Ruddenklau, J. G. and F. H., Glenavy .. 7,018 Nil Russell, J. K., St. Andrew's .. .. 247 513 Ryan, M., Pentland Hills delivery, Waimate 786 1,540 Ryan, Patrick J., Morven .. .. 112 84 Ryan, P. R., Hakataramea .. .. 120 111 Sargent, F. A., Maungati, Timaru .. 484 588 Scannell, B., Motukaika, Cave .. .. — 225 Scannell, D., jun., St. Andrew's .. .. — 103 Scannell, Daniel, Lyalldale, St. Andrew's .. 432 156 Scannell, J. and J., St. Andrew's .. 273 303 Scannell, P., Motukaika, Cave .. .. 169 168 Scott, Mrs. B., Lyalldale, St. Andrew's .. — 405 Scott, F. M., Finlay Downs, Otaio, St. 594 549 Andrew's Scott, James, Cannington, Cave .. .. 4,565 4,264 Scott, James, Ryde Farm, Glenavy .. 1,083 1,235 j Scott, James, Southburn .. .. 960 2,044 Scott, Joseph, Motukaika, Cave .. .. ] 278 539 Scott, Miss J. C., Cannington, Cave .. — 1,000 Scott, Thomas, Teschemaker's, Waimate .. | 395 512 Scott, W., Hakataramea .. .. 1 1,038 1,218 Seward, W. W., Hook, Waimate .. 1,039 758 Sewell, Mrs. Mary M., Cave .. .. 127 93 Sharp, R. M., Waimate .. .. 35 11 Shea, F. W., St. Andrew's .. .. 122 102 Shea, H. F., Makikihi .. .. .. i 393 330 Shea, W. R., Hunter Rural Mail, Waimate j 305 500 Shears, Benjamin C., Hunter .. .. j 243 321 Sheed, John, St. Andrew's .. .. 179 266 Sheehan, B., St. Andrew's .. .. ; 338 338 Sheehan, John, St. Andrew's .. .. j 171 Nil Sheehan, Thomas, St. Andrew's .. .. — 156 Shepherd, Alexander, Morven .. .. j 394 651 Sides Bros., Maungati .. .. .. j 750 830 Sides, George Studholme .. .. I 37 249 Simmons, C. W., Hook, Makikihi .. 2,230 3,230 Simmons, George, Priest's Corner, Timaru 211 153 Simmons, John, Makikihi .. .. 1,030 Nil Simmons, John, (rural delivery), Makikihi, 1,030 ; 2,375 Waimate Sinclair, Robert, Morven .. .. I 740 660 Slattery, John, Makikihi .. .. 117 158 Slattery, Michael, Makikihi .. .. 139 149 Slodden, J. E., Glenavy .. .. 257 247 Smart, W. G., Otaio .. .. .. 393 534 Smillie, James, Glenavy .. .. 902 1,114 Smith and McGregor, Grassy Hills (Arno 420 458 rural), Waimate Smith, H. T. and G. T., Hakataramea .. 3,503 3,873 Smith, W., W;llowbridge .. .. 123 117 Smith, W. T., Hakataramea .. .. 5,242 5,560 Squire Bros., Bluecliffs, St. Andrew's .. 2,000 2,011 Squire, G. W., Cannington, Cave.. .. 912 1,635 Stack, James, Otaio .. .. . . 207 323 Stanley, C. J., Hunter .. .. .. 451 432 Stanley, F. G., Hunter (rural mail), Waimate 582 366 Stapleton, J., Makikihi .. .. .. 154 152 Steffens, H. A. F. (Waihao Downs), Pent- 324 462 land Hills (rural delivery), Waimate Stephenson, William, St. Andrew's .. 66 67 Stevens, T., Hakataramea, c/o Box 12, 1,530 2,060 Oamaru Stevenson, R. W., Hunter delivery, Wax- 267 335 mate Stewart, Alexander, Maungati .. .. 1,137 1,273 Stewart, Charles, Box 43, Morven .. — 240 Stewart, George T., Morven .. .. 790 789 Stewart, James, Morven .. .. 857 960 Stewart, J. L., Waimate .. .. ■— 317 Stewart, T., Elephant Hill, Waimate .. 3,353 3,696 Stewart, William, Morven .. .. 421 353 Stewart, William, Studholme Road, Wai- 372 ' 485 mate Stocker, F., Copland's, St. Andrew's .. 403 296 Stokes, Edward, Morven .. .. 474 613 Stowell, H. J., Esk Valley, St. Andrew's .. 1,064 1,314 Stowell, W. D., Landsdowne, Waimate .. 373 362 Stuart, William, Arno, Waimate .. 76 126 Studholme, E. C., Waimate .. .. 1,368 | 1,283 Stumbles, James, Cannington, Cave .. 173 i 303 Sullivan, E. J., Otaio .. .. .. 1,374 ' 2,134 Sullivan, M. (Willow Glen), St. Andrew's .. 192 220 Sullivan, M. J., Makikihi .. .. 163 173 Sullivan, Martin, St. Andrew's .. .. 153 223 Sullivan, Richard, Waimate .. .. 631 517 Sutherland and Arthur, Maungati delivery 400 , 692 Sutton, J. A. (Estate of), Hakataramea .. 20,957 21,665 Swann, J. R., Glenavy .. .. .. 239 i 241 Swann, R. J. A., Waikakahi, Glenavy .. 389 | 377 Swaney, McGregor, Craigmore, Cave .. 301 \ 255 Tangney Bros., Morven .. .. 20 1 Nil Tavendale, D., Waihao Forks .. .. 168 323

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30. 1927. 1928. Waimate Cootty—continued. Tavendale, James, sen., Arno, Waimate .. 273 244 1 Taylor, W. D., Waimate .. .. 165 250 I Thiekett, J. R., Maungati .. .. 543 644 I Thompson, David, Waihao Downs .. 1,410 1,629 1 Thompson, R. P., St. Andrew's .. .. 18 27 1 Thompson, W. A. G., Cannington, Cave .. 440 50 3 Thomson, W. G. (Salisbury delivery), Maun- 1,800 1,600 1 gati, Timaru Thornton Bros., Glenavy .. .. 810 1,030 1 Thyne, Thomas, Morven .. .. •— 255 Toohey, W., St. Andrew's .. .. 982 1,180 Tooley, W., St. Andrew's .. ■ ■ — 277 1 Tozer, A. S., Bluecliffs, St. Andrew's .. 116 114 t Tozer, William P., Maungati delivery .. 599 649 Trezise, E., Glenavy .. .. .. 93 22 \ Trezise, E. W., Morven .. .. 276 409 I Trezise, J. H., jun., Hunter .. .. 221 160 J Tripp, J. O. H., Hakataramea .. .. 3,599 4,354 ! Trott, J. B., Makikihi . . . . .. — 12 Turner, A. H., Douglas, Waimate .. 315 585 Verity, C. H., Waihao Downs .. .. 2,172 2,274 Verity, C. S., Craigmore, Cave .. .. 2,046 3,088 Verity, N. R., Grassy Hills (rural delivery), — 1,194 Waimate Wain, Peter J., Riverlands, Waimate .. 740 770 Waldie, Robert, Waihao Downs, Waimate 1,680 1,630 Walker, Alfred, Hakataramea .. .. 503 581 Wall, James, Waihao Forks .. .. 309 353 Wall, J., sen., Waimate.. .. .. —■ 294 Wallace, John, Hunter .. .. .. 100 151 Ward, Arthur, Southburn .. .. 809 1,174 Ward, John, Southburn .. . . 409 708 Ward, T. H., Waihao Downs, Waimate .. 114 187 Watson, J. S., Waimate .. .. 49 ; 57 Watson, Joseph, Kohika, Otaio .. .. 507 448 Webb, H. D., Craigmore, Cave .. .. 431 771 Wellwood, John, Morven .. .. 133 354 Wellwood, R., Box 34, Morven .. .. 401 483 Welstead, James, Maungati, Timaru .. 443 412 Whatman, H. M., Waihaorunga .. .. 802 1,118 White, J. H., Otaio .. .. .. 815 789 Whitney, B. F., Waimate .. .. 483 321 Wilkes, Mrs. Helen, Waimate .. .. 458 352 Wilkie, Adam F., Springbrook, St. Andrew's — 75 Wilkie, W. D., Hook, Waimate .. .. 76 Nil Wilkinson, B. H., Hakataramea .. .. 2,495 2,159 Williams, J. H., Bankfield, St. Andrew's .. 84 Nil Williams, R. B., St. Andrew's .. .. 644 848 Williams, Richard, Motukaika, Cave .. 919 732 Wilson Bros., Waihao Downs .. .. 1,333 1,763 Wilson, D. A., Willowbridge .. .. -— 500 Wilson, John, and Sons, Hook, Waimate .. 466 580 Wilson, R. J. A., Cannington, Cave .. — 1,363 Winchester, James, St. Andrew's .. 22 74 Wright, E. C., Waihao Downs, Waimate .. 325 442 Wright, F. B., Hunter .. .. .. 503 268 Young, Adam, Waihao Forks .. .. 789 849 Young, D. J., Bluecliffs, St. Andrew's .. 952 815 Young, J. J., Studholme .. .. 166 Nil Young, Mrs. Mary, Makikihi .. .. 188 Nil 603,927 |695,359 CHATHAM ISLANDS (In Christchurch Subdivision). Barker, J. M., Kaingaroa .. .. 5,593 5,532 Bertrand, James, Te Roto, Chatham Islands — 137 Blyth, H. G. and D. T., Te Wairiki, 1,687 1,631 Chatham Islands Cannon, P. H. (Estate of),Waitangi West.. 6,505 5,937 Chudleigh, E. R., Wharekauri .. .. 6,707 6,626 Clough, H. L., Mangere Island, Chatham 738 720 Islands Cox, N. R. A., Te Awatea, Waitangi .. 3,181 3,077 Cox, W. A. D., Matarae, Chatham Islands 807 814 Davis, W. (c/o Tuuta George), Hawaruwaru 1,151 1,054 Daymond, H., Awainanga .. .. 731 630 Daymond, H., Tikitiki, Chatham Islands .. 222 264 Dix, William, Torotoro .. .. 609 320 Grennell, H., Matarakau .. .. 1,120 1,470 Grennell, H., sen., Rapunui .. .. 2,621 1,100 Groomes, P., Moreroa .. .. .. 553 551 Hare Piwari, Paparautini .. .. 1,412 1,388 Henderson, S., Ohinemama .. .. 1,422 1,943 Henderson, S., Te One .. .. .. 698 475 Hereke, Mrs. (c/o Ngatiki), Te One .. 120 Nil Heta Tamihana (c/o T. Ropu), Wairua .. 1,259 958 Holmes, David L., Mangaterau, Chatham 341 379 Islands Horoma Raneitopua (Estate of), (c/o 4,819 4,003 Horoma Tami), Chatham Islands

j No. of Sheep on April SO, April 30. j 1027. 1928. Chatham Islands —continued. Hough, Epiha, Racecourse, Chatham Islands 455 502 Hough, Thomas, Big Bush, Chatham Islands 232 212 Hough, Thomas, Te One, Matarakau .. 190 200 Hough, William, Waitangi, Chatham Islands 102 60 Hunt, E. L., Pitt Island, Chatham Islands 3,115 3,194 Hunt, Herbert A., Pitt Island .. .. 3,561 3,876 Hunt, J. G., Pitt Island, Chatham Islands 2,721 2,776 Hutuna, Hapua, Chatham Islands .. 771 988 Ikawairangi Teroa-te (c/o Mrs. Richmond) 202 235 Waitangi Inia Toenga, Otonga, Chatham Islands .. 515 526 Inia Tuhata, Otonga .. .. .. 847 1,386 Jacobs, Archie Athol, Moreroa, Chatham 758 610 Islands 'Jacobs, W., Loch Lomand .. ,. 290 256 Kamo, Jack, Waikato, Chatham Islands .. . •— 119 Kamo, Peter, Waikaripi, Chatham Islands 594 607 Kamo, Peter, Waitangi, Chatham Islands .. 55 66 Kamo, Siglcy, Waikato, Chatham Islands .. 7 7 Lanauze, Hugh, Waitangi, Chatham Islands 109 946 Lanauze, Philip, Te One, Chatham Islands 201 71 Lanauze, T. H., Waitangi .. .. 1,293 1,280 Lockett, Arthur, Te One .. .. 245 279 McClurg, R., Te Roto, Chatham Islands .. 147 149 McClurg, T. P., South East Island, Chatham 795 919 Islands Mitai, Waitangi .. .. .. 267 254 Mitchell, Frank, Awarakau, Chatham Islands 1,280 1,340 Murphy, Charles, Awarakau, Chatham 50 70 Islands Ngakina, Muhore, Mairangi, Chatham Islands 106 239 Ngatiki, Matthew, Te One .. .. — 75 Ngatiki, Ngakina, Mairangi .. .. 150 86 Pamariki, Mrs. Huripai, Wharetuanui, 611 600 Taupeka Paniora te Arahu, Patoka .. .. 430 453 Peni Tahuhu, Mairangi .. .. .. 343 375 Perei, —, Maipito .. .. .. 423 320 Piri Pomare, Whangamarino .. .. 1,233 1,397 Piriki, —, Kairakau .. .. .. 640 588 Porter, John Andrew, Waitangi, Chatham 37 47 Islands Rakena, Hiko, Mangatu, Chatham Islands 219 292 Reriti Pomare (c/o Mitai Tini), Moreroa .. 120 110 Rhodes and McDonald (c/o John Renwiek), 5,650 6,024 Owenga Rhodes, V. J., Korako, Chatham Islands .. 2,500 3,081 Riwai, Roger, Wairua, Chatham Islands .. 200 192 Ropu Estate (c/o T. Ropu), Chatham Islands 140 Nil Ropu, T., Wairangi, Chatham Islands .. 213 322 Russell, John Edward, Matara .. .. 352 501 Santos, Joseph, Te Ngaio .. .. 3,593 3,400 Seymour, E., jun., Otauwe, Waitangi, Chat- 1,190 1,148 ham Islands Seymour, E., sen., Mangatukurewa .. 728 583 Shand, Miss Helen W., Te Whakura .. 1,659 1,490 Smylie, R., Owenga, Chatham Islands .. 269 354 Stone, —, Mairangi .. .. .. 227 255 To Hau, Thomas (c/o Hau Tamati), Te 308 334 One Te Hia, Mrs. Goomes, Moreroa, Chatham Is- 650 670 lands Te Ngarotu Rua Kirako, Chatham Islands.. — 135 Te Rua, Toronto .. .. .. 647 655 Te Wari Ngamate (Estate of), (c/o Petau 276 332 Panirau), Chatham Islands Tikire Kamo, Mrs. Anne, Te Roto, Chatham 52 61 Islands Tipene Rakete, Waikato .. .. 242 250 Tiwai, Mrs. E. (c/o Witu Tiwai), Matarakau 225 107 Chatham Islands Trail, Mrs. A. B. D., Otauwe .. .. 186 197 Trail, Mrs. A. B. D., The Ranch, Chatham 377 473 Islands Tuuta, George, Rangimata .. .. 1,013 1,373 Tuuta, Mrs. George, Karewa .. .. 649 538 Tuuta Mitchell, Pakarikari, Chatham Islands — 434 Tuuta, Thomas, Matarakau, Chatham Islands 183 Nil Tuuta Tutere (Estate of), (c/o George 614 635 Tuuta), Waiwairaupa Whaitiri, James, Moreroa .. .. 147 128 Wharetuanui, Konga, Te Roto, Chatham 400 513 Islands Wharetuanui, —, Te Roto .. .. 407 353 Wiki Ririmu and others, Mairangi, Chatham 331 378 Islands Wishart, C., Kairara .. .. .. 1,985 2,064 Witi Tiwai, Waitangi .. .. .. 116 184 '90,939 91,683

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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, 1927, and the 30th April, 1928.

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t No. of Sheep on i — i April 30,1 April 30, ■ 1927. | 1928. | WA1TAKI COUNTY (In Oamaru Subdivision). Adam, J., Ngapara .. .. .. 153 134 Adams, Alfred, Tokarahi .. .. 525 593 Adams, C. E., Maerewhenua .. .. 232 277 Adams, John S., jun., Otekaike .. .. 246 554 Adams, Thomas, Maerewhenua .. .. 95 112 Aitchison, Archibald, Hampden .. .. 1,976 2,865 Aitchison, James, Awamoko .. .. 351 398 Aitchison, John, Windsor .. .. 207 253 Aitchison, Mrs. M. A., Herbert .. .. 176 54 Aitchison, Peter, Otekaike .. .. 581 401 Aitchison, William, Herbert .. .. 120 270 Allan, F. D. (rural delivery), Kauroo Hill 277 Nil Allan, Mrs. E. H., The Loman, Kauroo Hill 1,765 1,538 Allan, R. (rural mail delivery), Kia Ora .. 175 322 Allan, R. G. (rural delivery), Kia Ora .. 102 | 142 Allan, Robert, Carlton Hill, Weston .. 308 344 Anderson, W., Weston .. .. .. 614 613 Anderson, A. C., Richmond, Pukeuri .. 613 1,121 Anderson, A., Corriedale Settlement. Wind- 510 Nil sor, New Rural Delivery Anderson, Adam, Herbert .. .. 376 344 Anderson, Alexander, Herbert .. .. 395 431 Anderson, 1). A., Riverina Run (of John 2,030 1,943 Anderson and Sons), (c/o J. Anderson), Bog Roy, Kurow Anderson, Duncan, Herbert .. .. 153 154 Anderson, George, Herbert .. .. 204 205 Anderson, John and Sons (Bog Roy and 4,850 4,850 Peak Valley Properties), Kurow Anderson, Thomas, Kurow .. .. 467 463 Andrew, W., Maheno .. .. .. 1,444 1,836 Atkinson, J., Enfield .. .. .. — 82 Aubrey, A. L., Quailburn, Omarama .. — 825 Aubrey, Edward H., Burwen Station, 5,000 3,330 Omarama Aubrey, W. E., Glencairn Station, Clear- 3,600 3,500 burn P.O. Aubrey, W. E., March wood Estate, George- 2,261 2,540 town Austin, J. E., Five Forks, Maruakoa .. 4,883 5,230 Austin, Murray W., Chain Hills'Run, Marua- 1,716 1,670 koa (rural delivery) Aviemore Limited (per W. P. Cameron, 10,879 11,144 manager), Kurow Ballantyne, J. L., Totaratahi . . .. 100 22 Ballantyne, W. H., Airedale, Papakaio .. 405 452 Barnes, E. J., Maerewhenua . . .. 530 809 Barnett, William S., Brucelands Settlement, 390 65 Kakanui Barton, J. Robert, Hilderthorpe .. .. — 82 Bates, John, The Peaks, Windsor.. .. 717 1.130 Baxter, M., jun., Waitaki .. .. 10 Nil Beck, James, Kauroo Settlement (per rural 451 530 delivery) Beck, T., Duntroon .. .. .. 347 402 Beck, Thomas, sen., Duntroon .. .. 558 495 Beckingsale, J. H., Herbert .. .. 542 1,222 Bennett, James P., Herbert .. .. — 180 Bews, John, Ngapara .. .. .. 428 563 Biggs, J. T., Pukeuri .. .. .. 210 147 Bishop, Daniel, Hilderthorpe .. .. 152 153 Bishop, E. H., Hampden .. .. 47 65 Blair, Alexander, Tokarahi .. .. 459 477 Blair Bros., Totara Estate, Totaratahi .. 199 224 Blair, Thomas J. Blair, Tiapo Estate, Reid- 351 440 ston Blanchard, F. W., Livingstone .. .. 15 Nil Blanchard, G. B., Livingstone .. .. 642 704 Blomfield, L. A., Maruwhenua .. .. 220 190 Borrie, David, Papakaio .. .. 2,281 1,628 Borrie, Donald Robert, Huntley Estate, 1,423 1,874 Papakaio Borrie, P. W., Thames Street, Oamaru .. 798 1,320 Borrie, Ronald, Willow Park Estate, Papa- 1,303 Nil kaio Botherway, C. B., Sea View, Herbert .. — 184 Boyd, R. R., P.O. Box 116, Oamaru .. 209 243 Bradley, David, Clareview Settlement, 187 Nil Herbert Breen, Thomas, Totara (rural delivery) .. — 454

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Waitaki County—continued. Brewster, E. S., Awamoko .. .. I 485 565 Brown Bros., Aoereo, Allday Bay, Waiana- 2,229 2,578 karua Brown, W., Duntroon .. .. .. 234 j 266 Browne, C. A., (rural delivery) Five Forks 516 896 Bruce, George, Totaratahi .. .. 455 i 439 Budge, J. D., Tokarahi .. .. 841 747 Budge, J. A., Herbert .. .. .. 319 331 Buiek, Hugh E., Airedale, Enfield .. 327 647 Buist, William (rural delivery), Incholme .. 638 676 Bulleid, John M., Deborah, Oamaru .. 180 Nil Bunton, W. R. (rural delivery), Maereweka ■— 206 Butler, Alfred J., Totaratahi .. .. 406 Nil Butt, E., Greenbank, Ngapara .. .. 710 796 Buzan, Mrs. B., and Son, Enfield .. 106 181 Calder, G. A., Oamaru .. .. .. 477 796 Cambridge, A., Dalruchney Station, Omanu- — 8,350 ma Cameron, Walter Preston, Kurow .. 23,161 23,513 Cameron, Duncan, Glenmorven, Papakaio 1,570 1,700 Cameron, H. E., Ben Avon Station, Oma- 7,572 8,415 rama Cameron, R., Herbert .. .. .. 593 717 Campbell, W. J., Clifton Falls, Windsor 2,578 3,260 (rural delivery) Cant Bros. (Tapui private bag), Oamaru .. 2,136 2,436 Carlyon, S., Duntroon .. .. .. 250 280 Carrington, C. P., Pukenui Soldiers' Settle- 423 407 inent, Peebles Chapman, Allen, Kurow .. .. 5,038 5,858 Chapman, A. H., West-mere Farm, Kurow 1,546 1,457 Chapman, John B., Steward Settlement, 1,871 1,456 Waitaki Clague Bros., Queen's Flat, Ngapara .. 508 397 Clyne, A., Windsor .. .. .. 293 351. Condon, William F., Kurow .. .. 35 35 Conlan, Edward J., Ngapara .. .. 1,938 1,964 Connolly, J., Golf Links, South Oamaru .. 246 825 Cook, Alex., Livingstone .. .. 96 103 Cook, J. N., Livingstone .. .. 247 225 Cook, John J., Livingstone .. .. 41 41 Cook, R. C., Livingstone .. .. 469 474 Cooper, John, Maerewhenua .. .. 41 57 Cooper, S. (per Donald McLeod), Thames — 2,096 Street, Oamaru Coughlan, M., Hilderthorpe .. .. 27 18 Coupar, William, Kakanui .. .. 306 643 Coupar, William, sen., Awanoa, Totaratahi 188 Nil Coutt's, Henry, Borton's .. .. 634 665 Cowan, Charles J. (rural delivery), Kia Ora 458 728 Craig, W. E., Enfield .. .. .. 589 668 Cree, James, Otekaike .. .. .. 341 593 Cruickshank, Joseph, Hilderthorpe .. 900 765 Cudmore, H. C., Benmore Estate, Clearburn 3,012 3,400 Culling, Joseph, Hillgrove . . .. 260 259 Currie, W., and J., Maheno .. .. 710 660 Dalgliesh, J. R., Waitaki .. .. 194 331 Dalgliesh, J. W., Maereweka, Kaurn Hill P.O. 366 542 Dalziel, James, Windsor .. .. 967 872 Dalziel, Robert, Kia Ora .. .. 1,612 1,365 Daniell, James, Otekaike .. .. 385 466 Dasler, Alex., Omarama .. .. — 967 Davis, C. A., (Estate of), Maheno ., 86 76 Davis, William, Enfield .. .. 295 236 Dennison, Thos. R., Sunny Downs, Otekaike 315 372 Densem, J. L., The Rock, Duntroon .. 252 446 Dewar, James, Totaratahi .. .. 474 723 Dick, Robert, Weston .. .. .. 535 563 Dickson, Henry, Awamoko .. .. 153 136 Dillon, John, Kauroo Hill, Maheno (rural 1,289 1,560 delivery) Dineen, E., Otekaike .. .. .. 82 132 Direen, Thos. N., Windsor .. .. 508 579 Dixon, R. A., Kauroo Hill, Five Forks 730 724 delivery, Oamaru Doig, Wilfred, Papakaio .. .. 1,183 1,353 Don, C., Georgetown .. .. .. 501 683 Don, William M., Tokarahi .. .. 372 407 Dorsey, Mrs. Helen MeK., Tokarahi .. 160 259 Dorsey, R. H., Black Point .. .. 309 507 Dorsey, Richard, Tokarahi .. .. 427 498

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No. of Sheep od April 30, April 30 1927. 1928. Waitaki Cotjkty—continued. Dorsey, William J., Tokarahi .. .. 231 210 Dougherty, F. P., Reidston .. .. 163 400 Douglas, A. W., Tumai .. .. 572 Nil Douglas, Maxwell, Livingstone .. .. 2,757 i 2,769 Dovey, James (private bag), Black Point .. 607 j 643 Dowie, T. H., Kokoamo (rural delivery), 417 363 Oamaru Downey, John, Omarama .. .. 2,500 2,570 Drennan, Thomas, Duntroon .. .. 83 96 Duff, A., Island Cliff .. .. .. — 882 Duff, Albert, Island Cliff .. .. 588 Nil Duffell, George H., Totara Settlement, Reid- 106 139 ston Duffy, M.M., Tokarahi.. .. .. — 420 Duncan, Charles, Borton's .. .. 695 649 Duncan, Ian, Homestead, Elderslie .. 167 114 Duncan, J. A., Hilderthorpe .. .. 417 626 Duncan, Robert, Hampden . . • .. 850 859 Dunn, Mrs. Cecilia, Balmoral, Papakaio .. 517 488 Duthie, F. R., Livingstone .. .. 4,033 3,960 Duthie, W., Enfield .. .. .. 492 567 Dyer, H., Enfield .. .. .. 672 513 Elder, F. C., Airedale, Papakaio .. .. 668 401 Elliot, Adam J., Waitaki South .. .. 986 1,415 Elliott, Robert J., Georgetown .. .. 208 268 Ellis, William, Box 116, Oamaru.. .. 257 374 Emerson, George, Hilderthorpe .. .. 138 84 Evans Bros., Corriedale Settlement, Ngapara 1,024 849 Evans, Henry, Incholme .. .. 166 357 Ewing, H. J. (rural delivery), Five Forks .. 1,177 1,429 Ewing, Joseph E., Totara Homestead, 476 150 Totaratahi Ewing, J. E., Totara Homestead, Totaratahi 238 538 Falconer, J., Te Puke, Georgetown .. 203 349 Falconer, Thomas, Kakanui .. .. 771 709 Fallon, James, Ardgowan .. .. 512 600 Fallon, Martin, Enfield .. .. .. 106 157 Fallon, Patrick, Ardgowan .. .. 353 338 Falloon, Walter, Weston .. .. 56 85 Fenwick, Mrs. J. H., Maereweka, Maheno 2,359 2,088 Fiddes, George, Duntroon .. .. . 460 527 Fincham, R., Fleetwood, Ngapara .. 1,169 2,226 Findlay Bros, (rural delivery), Kia Ora .. 468 774 Findlay, William, Kakanui .. .. 194 165 Finlayson, James, Herbert .. .. 217 1 223 Finlinson, Edward, Elderslie No. 2, Enfield 147 283 Fisher, Wm. F., Steward Settlement, Awa- 76 170 moko Foley, Michael (Estate of), Awamoko .. 337 478 Forbes, A. D. and W., Herbert .. .. 263 374 Forrest, A. C., Airedale Homestead, Weston 319 Nil Forrester, D., Silverstowe Settlement, Nga- 419 466 para Fox, John R. (rural delivery), Airedale .. 77 34 Frame, R. H., Herbert .. .. .. 66 98 Frame, William, Hillhouse, Hampden .. 420 234 Francis, M., Duntroon .. .. .. 820 772 Franklin, J. R., Omarama .. .. 1,018 1 1,223 Fraser, John, Otekaike .. .. .. • 345 277 Frater, William, Enfield . . .. 22 Nil Freeman, James, Five Forks (rural delivery), 359 169 Oamaru Freeman, William Friston, Whitstone .. 292 332 French Bros., Kauroo Homestead, P.O., 1,978 1,837 Kauroo Frew, W., Enfield .. .. .. 92 340 Frew and Burdett (rural delivery), Ardgowan — 50 Fridd, John, Borton's rural delivery .. 189 173 Gard, A. E., Borton's .. .. .. 483 639 Gard, W., Otiake .. .. .. 2,480 2,470 Gardiner, A., Island Cliff .. .. 3,353 3,441 Gardiner, William, jun., The Grange, 1,862 921 Peebles Gardiner, William (Pukeuri Property), The — 508 Grange, Peebles Garrow, J. and J., Ardgowan, Oamaru .. . 329 508 Garrow, James, North Ardgowan, Devil's 366 377 Bridge, Oamaru Garvan, David T., Ngapara .. .. 271 255 Geddes, Andrew, Duntroon .. .. 199 448 Geddes, George, Hillgrove .. .. 1,042 1,536 Geddes, James A. (Estate of), Georgetown 216 535 Geddes, W. G., Georgetown .. .. — 167 Gemmell, T., Weston .. .. .. 108 120 Gibson, George, Duntroon .. . . 143 156

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30. 1927. 1928. Waitaki County —continued. Gibson. J. and I)., Waianakarua .. 246 170 Gibson, J., jun., Papakaio .. .. 919 1,130. Gibson, William, Otekaike .. .. 421 404 Gilchrist, A. J., Weston .. .. 21 19 Gilchrist, J. R., Box 36, Oamaru .. 1,869 2,249 Gilchrist, N. C., Oamaru .. .. 1,550 1,553 Gillett, W. R., Georgetown .. .. 126 146 Gillies, A. J., Box 116, Oamaru .. .. 265 391 Gillies, S. and W., Hampden .. .. 213 228 Glen, D. B., Peebles .. .. .. 712 712 Glen, Mrs. T., Omarama .. .. — 420 Goodson, Mrs. E. W., Fernside Farm, Alma 55 49 Grant, C., Strathmore, Otekaike .. 1,500 1,500 Grant, Charles, Awamoa, Oamaru .. 220 254 Grant, Charles R., Island Cliff .. .. 918 952 Grant, George D., Otiake .. .. 1,205 1,424 Grant, George L. (rural delivery), Island Cliff 420 476 Grant, James, Landon Creek, Pukeuri .. 259 259 Grant, John (rural delivery), Incholme .. 725 1,062 Grant, John., jun., Duntroon .. .. 659 840 Grant, John, Tokarahi .. .. .. 666 1,158 Grant, M. C., Kauri Settlement .. .. 430 383 Grant, Peter G., Incholme (per rural de- 318 372 livery) Grant, W. C., Kurow .. .. .. 84 Nil Gray, R. J., The Dasher (rural delivery), 5,292 5,055 Kauroo Hill Gray, W. L., Papakaio .. .. .. 616 793 Green, G., Papakaio .. .. .. 628 682 Gudsell, George and Mrs. Fanny E., Maheno 380 749 Hacquoil, J. V., Kauroo (rural delivery), 859 934 Box 116, Oamaru Hall, John (private bag), Peebles Siding .. 182 117 Hamill, D., jun., Duntroon .. .. 731 906 Hamill, David, Maerewhenua .. .. 428 430 Hamilton, R., Windsor .. .. 1,155 1,411 Hampton, Samuel, Windsor .. .. 386 507 1 Hannon, M. J., Thames Street, Oamaru .. 360 320 Harper, Charles, Waitaki .. .. 94 103 Harper, E. and H., Enfield .. .. 314 154 Harper, S. A., Enfield .. .. . . 340 Nil ■ Harvey, James, Duntroon .. .. 1,453 797 Harvey, James, Tapui, Duntroon .. 965 1,758 Harvey, William, Weston .. . . 749 683 Haugh, Allan, Hilderthorpe .. .. 61 177 Haugh, Eric, Duntroon .. .. .—. 128 Haugh, J., Duntroon .. .. .. 1,120 1,291 Haugh, Robert A. (rural delivery), Kokoama 134 28 Haugh, R. G., Duntroon .. .. 615 300 Hay, Charles, Enfield .. .. .. 255 298 Hazlett, S. D., Herbert .. .. 148 305 Healey and McCone, Ngapara .. .. 278 Nil Hedley, James W., Kokoamo .. .. 928 1,100 Hedley, W., Borton's .. .. .. 738 918 Hellewell, W. T., Enfield .. .. 514 499 Henderson, Archibald Glenshea, Windsor .. 986 712 Henderson, D. R., Ardgowan .. .. 507 423 Henderson, John, jun., Awamoko .. 653 700 Henderson, Thomas W., Weston .. 197 380 Henry, Robert George, Waiareka .. 468 1,406 Heron, Thomas W., Five Forks (rural de- 452 501 livery), Oamaru Hill, C., Maerewhenua Settlement, Borton's 1,000 1 100 Hill, J. R., Otiake .. .. .. 672 636 Hill, Rowland, Otiake .. .. .. 200 190 Hole, Edwin, Windsor .. .. .. 66 88 Iiollamby, James, Waitaki South .. 462 603 Holmes and Son, Clover Hills, Palmerston 2,293 2,191 Hood, Frank, Ngapara .. .. .. 1,018 628 Hore, Cecil M., Loch Lomond, Tokarahi .. 1,705 1,638 Hore, J. J., Tokarahi .. .. .. 1 132 1 435 Howden, W. C., Island Cliff .. .. '552 Nil Howell, O. F., Waiareka, Box 475, Oamaru 264 226 Howland, T., Maerewhenua .. .. 160 207 Hughes, W. E. D. C., Tokarahi .. .. 347 564 Hunter, George D., Hilderthorpo.. .. 445 815 Hurst, A. C., Windsor .. .. .. 1,252 2,087 Hurst, A. C., Willow Park Estate, Papakaio —• 1,443 Hutchison, W. B., Island Cliff .. .. 517 587 Hutton, James, jun., Waianakarua .. 93 71 Hutton, John, Livingstone .. .. 560 540 Ingram, J. C., Pukeuri .. .. .. 28 Nil Ireland, R. Iv., Omarama .. .. 3,254 4,931 Irvine, J. W.. Herbert .. .. .. 808 618 Irvine, John, Peebles Farm, Oamaru .. 1,168 492

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No. of Sheep on April 30,1 April 30, 1927. J 928. Waitaki County—continued. Irving, W. J., Thames Street, Oamaru .. 305 265 James, R. M., Duntroon .. .. 251 Nil James, R. M., Hilderthorpe .. .. — 275 Johnston, A. D. K., Box 116, Oamaru (rural 986 1,141 delivery) Johnston, Mrs. Gertrude A., Five Forks, 690 677 Enfield (per rural delivery) Johnston, 6. P., Alma .. . .. .. 362 680 Johnston, J. T., Whitstone .. .. 171 222 Johnston, R. A., Enfield .. .. — 341 Johnston, T. H., Georgetown .. .. 1,120 1,214 Johnston, William, Hillgrove .. .. 66 66 Johnstone, Thomas K., Steward Settlement, 331 307 Papakaio Joyce, Thomas (Estate of), Hampden .. 467 455 Judge, Joseph, Enfield .. .. .. 614 669 Kain, Douglas W., Longslip Station, Oma- 9,397 9,596 rama Kane, Peter, Windsor .. .. • .. 1,182 1,635 Kelcher, L., Aorangi Estate, Maheno .. 1,672 2,402 Kelland, John, Clearburn, Kurow .. 6,850 6,532 Kemp, J. and W., Hillgrove .. .. 204 930Kemp, J. W. and T., Hillgrove .. .. 1,296 530 Kennedy, Alfred, Windsor .. .. 548 421 Kennedy, Ivan, Glenn Soldiers Settlement, 188 245 Georgetown Kennedy, S. J., Kia Ora .. .. 240 255 Kerin, J. M„ Enfield .. .. .. 237 432 Kerr, C. J., Omarama .. .. .. 2,450 2,450 King Bros, (private bag), Awamoko .. 564 311 King, Henry, Awamoko .. .. 320 580 Kingan, James, Black Cap Run, Box 116, 2,300 2,350 Oamaru Kinnimont, John (rural delivery), Kauroo — 253 Kinnimont, W., Incholme .. .. 376 569 Kirkcaldy, Robert, Enfield .. .. 622 Nil Kirton, J. G., Totaratahi .. .. 72 68 Knight, Lewis C., Awamoko .. .. 265 218 Laird, William, Tokarahi .. .. 419 535 Laurenson and Son, Duntroon .. .. 312 456 Laurenson, J. F., Kauroo Settlement, Kauroo 354 Nil Hill (rural delivery) Lawrence, W., Kakanui.. .. .. 314 421 Lawrence, W. S., Reidston . . .. 323 742 Lee, Edgar G., Waianakarua .. .. 649 729 Leen, J. B., jun., Kia Ora (rural delivery) 277 336 Leen, Jeremiah, Kakanui .. .. 503 600 Lindsay, W. B., Otekaike .. .. 559 450 Lister, Peter, Otekaike .. .. .. 1,166 1,374 Little, S. G., Hampden .. .. .. 727 729 Little, T. S., Windsor (private bag), Oamaru 886 881 Lory, H., Livingstone .. .. .. 616 740 Love, Robert, Ngapara .. .. .. 203 268 Ludemann, Frederick, Papakaio .. 670 1,290 Ludemann, G., Box 116, Oamaru .. 1,095 1,314 Ludemann, Robert (rural delivery), Five 998 1,176 Forks Macaulay, Angus, Georgetown .. .. 170 Nil Macaulay, G. and A., Georgetown .. 326 660 Macaulay, W. J., Maereweka, Maheno .. 307 Nil Macaulay, W. R., Kurow .. .. 2,574 2,778 Macauly, Robert, Alma .. .. 59 196 Macdonald, John Gordon, Papakaio .. 1,086 1,320 Ma.edonald, William, Papakaio Bush Estate, 2,458 3,095 Oamaru Macpherson, W. S., Hilderthorpe .. 678 Nil Mahoney, John, 250 York Place, Dunedin 197 Nil Maider, George, Hakataramea .. .. 445 444 Maindonald, C. E., Steward Settlement, 89 157 Waitaki Malcolm, A., Windsor .. .. .. — 1,233 Malcolm, D. (rural delivery), Enfield .. — 1,518 Malcolm, D. and W., Enfield .. .. 2,011 Nil Malcolm, John, Enfield .. .. 185 188 Malcolm, W. (rural delivery), Enfield .. — ] ,479 Malthus, P., Kartigi, Hillgrove P.O. .. 326 409 Manley Bros., Borton's .. .. 451 627 Mansfield, M., Funna, Windsor .. .. 423 240 Manson, R. (Estate of), Enfield .. .. 2,444 980 Manson, R. (Estate of), Steffans Farm, — 740 Enfield Marshall, W., Herbert .. .. .. 411 404 Marshall, W. C., Totaratahi P.O. .. 86 298 Martin, Alexander, Awamoa Settlement, 109 175 Oamaru

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30 1927. 1928. Waitaki County—continued. Martin, James, White Rocks Road, Alma 62 78 Marwick, David H., Steward Settlement, 56 94 Waitaki Matheson, David G., Gleneoe Run, Stag 3,222 3,394 Valley Station, Palmerston Matheson, D. G., Roseneath, Kurow .. 5,782 5,687 Matheson, Duncan McGill, Steward Settle- 812 686 ment, Hildethorpe Matheson, R. A., Weston .. .. 125 220 McAughtrie, J. (Totara Peak), Omarama .. 576 718 McAughtrie, Thomas M., Omarama .. 2,550 2,559 McAughtrie, W. G., Omarama .. .. 2,501 2,708 McAuley, Peter, Totara Settlement, Totara- 161 Nil tahi McCarthy Bros., Iiakanui .. .. 438 Nil McCarthy, P. M., Kakanui .. .. — 850 McCone, James, Tokarahi .. .. 1,295 2,420 McCone, Mrs. Agnes, Strachan's Siding, 336 368 Otiake Post-office McCone, Thomas, Queen's Mat, Ngapara .. 3,319 3,080 McCone, Thomas, jun., Queen's Flat, Nga- 430 895 para McCone, W.. Benmorc, Tokarahi .. .. 2,925 3,310 McCowan, J. N. H., Windsor .. .. 158 556 McCulioch, David, Ngapara .. .. 406 458 McCulloch, J. R., Ngapara .. .. 538 738 McCully, H., Duntroon - .. .. 752 740 McCutcheon, Francis (rural delivery), Five 447 459 Forks, Oamaru McDonald, Alexander, Duntroon.. .. 403 Nil McDonald, Archibald, Awamoa Settlement, 212 300 Totaratahi McDonald, George, jun. (rural delivery), 166 435 Kia Ora McDonald, J., Windsor Park Settlement, 387 525 Enfield McDonald, J. G., Otekaike Homestead, 722 903 Otekaike McDonald, James, Richmond, Pukeuri .. 1,510 1,200 McDonald, P. and J., Waimarie, Ngapara 1,370 1,637 McDonald, William G., Maheno .. .. 384 '337 McEwan, J., Georgetown .. .. — 43 McFadgen, Peter, Totaratahi .. .. 84 70 McFarlane, A. W., Oruwin (rural delivery), — 575 Enfield McGimpsey, David, Hakataramea .. 190 183 McGimpsey, T., Brooklyn, Otiake .. 649 692 McGimpsey, Thos., Brooklyn Farm, Otiake — 592 McGookin, S. (rural delivery), Airedale .. 603 589 McGregor, Dan, Duntroon .. .. 312 271 McGregor, W. E., Steward Settlement, Wai- 876 Nil taki McHardy, Mrs., Steward Settlement, 878 1,557 Waitaki Mclnerney, Thomas, Kauroo Hill P.O. .. 203 191 Mclnnes, Peter, Kartigi, Shag Point .. 197 346 Mcintosh, A., Awamoa Settlement, Oamaru 128 161 Mclntyre, William, Abercairney, Enfield .. 206 248 Mclvor, Peter, Herbert .. .. 293 337 McKay, William, Glen Mac, Otiake .. 1,852 1,954 McKenzie, Duncan A., Heathfield, Palmers- 1,391 1,009 ton (address : Post-office, Shag Point) McKenzie, D. K., Glenn Settlement, George- 502 618 town McKenzie, John, Gleniffie Estate, Ngapara 1,856 1,371 McKenzie, John, Pisgah Downs, Ngapara 3,461 3,559 McKerrow, J. R. S., Hampden .. .. 678 808 McKerrow, W. P., Waianakarua .. 820 728 McKinnon, A. H., Kurow .. .. 2 891 62 McKinnon, A., Kurow .. .. .. 133 2 822 McKinnon, W. G. (c/o Mrs. W. H. Munro), 680 '699 (private bag), Oamaru McLean, A., White Rocks Road, Alma .. 40 57 McLean, David, Ahuriri Downs, Omarama 2,065 2,320 McLean, David, Allday Bay, Kakanui .. 1,175 2,251 McLean, John R., Five Forks (rural delivery), 802 1,021 Oamaru McLean, Peter, Herbert .. .. 50 90 McLean, T. A., Island Cliff .. .. 975 1,271 McLeay, Andrew, Belmont, Windsor .. 1,218 Nil McLennan, T. Y. S., Kokoamo .. .. 250 431 McLeod, Alexander, Awamoko .. .. 734 672 McLeod, Hector (Estate of), Hillgrove .. 919 784 McLeod, J. D., Pukenui Settlement, Enfield 790 1,117 McLeod, Peter, Allday Bay, Kakar.ui .. ' 299 310

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j No. of Sheep on April 30, I April :10 11)27. j 1928. Waitaki County—continued. McLeod, R. E. E., Corriedale Settlement, 1,204 1,460 Enfield McLucas, Mrs. M., Otiake .. .. 183 188 McMillan Bros., Herbert .. .. 1,251 1,603 McMillan, William, Herbert .. .. 2,507 3,242 McMurtrie, John, Windsor .. .. 413 593 MeNally, Jack, Windsor .. .. 296 458 McNally, Malcolm, Windsor .. .. 712 657 McNaughton,.A., Whitstone .. .. 140 142 McPhee, Allan (rural delivery), Kauroo Hill, 201 536 Oamaru McPhee, John, Duntroon .. .. 197 460 McPhee, M. E., Pukenui Settlement, Peebles 531 583 McPhee, Thomas, Awamoko .. .. 584 962 McPherson, W., Hilderthorpe .. .. ■— 574 McQuade, J. T., Livingstone .. .. 316 321 McQuade, R., Livingstone .. .. 67 92 McQuade, William, Snowview, Livingstone 563 581 McRandle, William (Executors of), Enfield 194 157 McWilliams, A., Hampden .. .. •— 160 Meek, R. B., Weston .. .. 594 1,199 Meikle, George, Livingstone .. .. 983 982 Meikle, J., Maerewhenua .. .. 230 313 Menzies, A., Duntroon .. .. .. 934 1,119 Meyer, K. D., Kauru Settlement (rural de- 2,917 3,453 livery), Box 116, Oamaru Middleditch, David, Kurow ., .. 41 Nil Miller, John, Redcastle Settlement (rural 421 Nil delivery), Oamaru Miller, Joseph H., Ranfurly .. .. — 3,620 Miller, R., Ngapara .. .. .. 450 490 Milmine, A. R., Papakaio .. 1,080 949 Milmine, Ernest, Maruakoa (rural delivery) 654 367 Milmine, James, Island Cliff .. .. 431 395 Milmine, William, Windsor .. .. 680 642 Milne, Richard, Awamoko .. .. 237 339 Mitchell, A. J., Kakanui .. .. 70 351 Mitchell, James R., Rosedale, Weston .. 904 1,029 Mitchell, Joseph, Parkside, Weston .. 904 1,229 Mitchell, R. L., and Nieolls, J. W., Dunrobin 8,010 8,000 (rural delivery), Box 116, Oamaru Mitchell, R. T., jun. (rural delivery), Totara — 196 Monyihan, E., Totara Homestead, Totara .. 309 340 Moody, F. M., Birchwood Station, Omarama 4,846 5,792 (address : Box 168, Timaru) Morrice, W. A. (rural delivery), Totara .. — 131 Morriss, Joseph (rural delivery), White Rocks 113 220 Road, Alma Morrison, Donald, Herbert .. .. ■— 133 Mount Fortune Pastoral Company (Manager), 2,711 2,636 Hampden Muldrew Bros., Maheno.. .. .. 341 529 Muldrew, James, Kauroo Hill, Maheno .. 600 648 Muldrew, John, Kauroo Settlement, Kauroo 886 1,042 Hill Muldrew, W., jun., Maheno .. .. 687 837 Mulligan, Edward (rural delivery), Kauroo 786 1,150 Hill Mulvena, Maurice F., Crewe Farm, Otiake 685 569 Mulvena, W., Otiake .. .. .. 657 668 Munro, A. F. T. (c/o T. A. Munro), Omarama 3,438 3,800 Munro, A. H. S., Benmore, Omarama .. 209 409 Munro, E. A., Benmore Settlement, Omarama 1,040 1,215 Munro, H. J. B., Ahuriri Islands, Kurow .. 5,700 920 Munro, H. J. B., Rugged Ridges, Kurow .. 924 5,660 Munro, James M., Glenburn, Omarama .. 2,190 2,300 Munro, L. C., Omarama .. .. 2,200 2,400 Munro, Mrs. Janet M., Kurow .. .. 1,033 2,300 Munro, Mrs. Jeannie (private bag), Otekaike 5,921 6,398 Munro, R. A., Kurow .. .. 1,127 1,132 Munro, R. G. C., Rostire Station, Otematata, 3,040 2,595 Kurow Munro, T. A., Kurow .. .. .. 4,155 5,120 Munro, W. G., Kurow .. .. .. 497 533 Murcott, W. H., Hampden .. .. 451 516 Murray, A., Fairfield Estate, Pukeuri .. 558 664 Murray, A. C., The Ridges, Pukeuri .. 1,289 1,559 Murray, A. L., Tokarahi .. .. — 758 Murray, Lindley W., Tokarahi .. .. 628 Nil Needs, R. A., Alma .. .. .. 153 142 Neill, J. C., Maheno .. .. .. — 213 Neill, R. F. (rural delivery), Manuweka .. — 307 Neill, William, Maheno .. .. .. 142 405 Newlands, G., Incholme .. 857 2,285

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Waitaki County—continued. Newlands, J. (rural delivery), Incholme .. 1,061 1,997 Newlands, James, Ngapara .. .. 902 2,496 Newlands, John, jun., Incholme (rui-al de- 356 726 livery) Nibblett, W. (rural delivery), Airedale .. 830 314 Nichols, A. C., Kuriheka, Maheno .. 10,656 11,410 Nichols, John (rural delivery), Totara .. 486 1,239 Nicholson, Mrs. M. A., Maheno .. .. 340 318 Nicolson, C. W. and J., Hampden .. 2,630 1,548 Nicolson, William, jun., Hampden .. 845 740 Noonan, Robert C., Hampden .. .. 1,551 1,536 Norton, H. S., Papakaio .. .. 162 246 New Zealand and Australian Land Company 4,335 5,615 (Manager), Moeraki Estate, Hampden O'Connor, Michael, Duntroon .. .. 58 65 O'Brien, M., Waitaki .. .. .. — 196 O'Neill, P., Enfield .. .. .. 407 822 Orbell, H. S., Oamaru .. .. .. 816 816 Orr, R. R., Otekaike .. .. .. 472 512 Owens, Terence, Maraweka Settlement (rural 335 438 delivery), Kaura Palmer, R. J., Thames Highway, Oamaru.. 150 156 Parker, C. E. (Awamoa Settlement), Alma 382 620 Parker, J. T., Otekaike .. .. 285 163 Paton, D. E., Maheno .. .. .. 1,023 858 Paton, J. D., Pukeuri .. .. .. 350 366 Paton, John, Papakaio .. .. .. 233 395 Paton, John P., Whitstone .. .. 588 1,004 Paton, R., Papakaio .. .. .. 228 462 Paton, R. B., Pukeuri Junction .. .. 772 899 Perinskie, Joseph, Curtis Knoll, Enfield .. 822 841 Perry, T., Totara .. .. .. 475 801 Pilfoot, F., Ngapara .. .. .. 328 276 Poole, Charles, Herbert .. .. 327 Nil Porter, J. (Trustees of, per J. McCone), 1,069 1,000 Tokarahi Power, W. J., Silverstowe Settlement, Nga- 424 419 para Preston, Harold M., Otiake .. .. 1,985 2,626 Preston, Joseph, Brookstead, Borton's .. 3,457 5,083 Priest, L., Duntroon .. .. .. 1,871 2,759 Pringle, Adam (rural delivery), Kauroo Hill 695 749 Pringle, George O. (rural delivery), Kauroo 1,045 1,044 Pringle, James, Post-office, Kauroo Hill .. 960 944 Pringle, Robert, Enfield .. .. 575 620 Rae, James, Balrudden (rural delivery) .. 2,013 2,068 Rapson, Alexander B., Queen's Flat, Ngapara 325 430 Rapson, Mrs. Catherine, Queen's Flat, 356 455 Ngapara Rapson, Robert, Herbert .. .. 291 354 Rawc.Iiffe, James, Tokarahi .. .. 289 529 Rayne, Mrs. C. A. (William Rayne), Kakanui 862 862 Rayne, W., Quailburn Run, Benmore Post- 5,847 5,330 office, Kakanui Reid, Alexander, Herbert .. .. 139 Nil Reid, J. F., Burnside, Oamaru .. .. 537 600 Reid, James B., Omarama .. .. 792 Nil Reid, John, Alma .. .. .. 322 595 Reid, J. P., Kauroo .. .. .. — 497 Reid, W. P., Maheno .. .. .. 1,334 1,658 Richardson, James, Totaratahi .. .. 187 170 Richardson, J., Glenn Settlement, George- 339 365 town Riddell, A., Peebles .. .. .. — 481 Riddell, Bros., Peebles .. .. .. 702 Nil Riddell, Ernest, Peebles .. .. — 511 Robb, Archibald, Incholme .. .. 244 250 Robertson, Charles, Omarama .. 1,180 1,200 Robertson, F., Waianakarua .. .. 425 732 R.obertson, G. A., Glenrowen, Maheno .. 200 264 Robertson, James J., Hilderthorpe .. 1,117 980 Robertson, W., Herbert .. .. 275 286 Robertson, W., Kakanui .. .. 52 73 Robertson, W. (rural delivery), Incholme .. 438 500 Robertson, William M., Maheno .. .. 603 451 Robinson, C., Oaklands, Maheno .. 809 528 Rodger, David (rural delivery), Kauroo Ilill 515 359 Rodgers, R. A. C., Five Forks delivery, 577 Nil Oamaru Rodgers, W., Kauroo .. .. .. •— 598 Rodman, James, Mount Pleasant, Herbert 976 1,023 Rooney, John, Oamaru .. .. 230 265 Ross, Angus, Waianakarua .. .. 133 163 Ros3 Bros., Herbert .. .. .. 576 375

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, ! 1927. 1928. Waitaki County—continued. Ross, Donald J., Hillgrove .. .. 1,820 2,148 Ross, J. D., Omarama .. .. .. — 2,598 Rowlands, J. R., Elderslie No. 2, Enfield .. —• 84 Ruddenklau and Son, Arun Street, Oamaru 220 1,136 Ruddenklau and Son, Tapni Homestead, —• 3,379 Windsor Ruddenklau, E. C., Balruddery (rural de- 1,943 2,447 livery), Five Forks Ruddenklau, J. G. A., Arun Street, Oamaru 1,267 Nil Ruddenklau, J. G. A., Oamaru (Waimotu 400 Nil Estate) Russell, Love, and Clephane, Mansfield Park, 1,113 1,235 Ngapara Russell, E., Otekaike .. .. .. 280 543 Rutherford, John D., Duntroon .. 666 867 Sanders, F. R., Papakaio .. .. 889 1,002 Sanders, J. R., Omarama .. .. 1,073 511 Sansom, Jos. (rural delivery), Kia Ora .. ■—• 168 Schaffer, Deidrich, Windsor .. .. 1,255 1,115 Schaffer, Henry, Windsor .. .. 1,172 1,177 Schaffer, Ivan Allan, Corriedale Settlement, 1,226 1,217 Windsor Schaffer, T., Ngapara .. .. .. — 1,30*0 Scheipe, O., Hilderthorpe .. .. 10 Nil Schluter, H., Pukeuri .. .. .. 9 6 Scott, A. M., Papakaio .. .. .. 980 911 Scott, D. H. (per rural delivery), Corriedale — 852 Settlement Scott, William, Ardgowan .. .. 422 650 Sellars, Duncan, Fara Hill, Omarama .. 2,356 Nil Sellars, S., Omarama .. .. .. 2,547 Nil Selman, George H., Ngapara .. .. 317 342 Selman, J. E., Georgetown .. .. 174 128 Shadwell, Charles N., Silverstowe Settle- 143 365 ment, Ngapara Shand, A. C., Home Hills, Maerewhenua .. 1,216 1,304 Shanks, John, Omarama .. .. 800 820 Shanks, Thomas and Mary, Omarama .. 1,000 1,052 Shaw Bros., Incholme .. .. .. 360 370 Sheat, Alfred J., Windsor Park Estate, 1,109 1,689 Oamaru Shines, Leslie E., Riverside, Omarama .. 1,712 2,011 Sim, Mrs. Janet, Weston .. .. 123 99 Simpson, George (rural delivery), Kia Ora.. 1,047 896 Simpson, J. (Run 529, Benmore Settlement), 2,250 2,560 Clearburn Simpson and Sons, Alta Vady Estate, Awa- 3,720 3,566 moko Simpson, W. (Executors of), Craigneuk, 1,829 2,217 Tokarahi Simpson, W., jun., Springside Farm, Toka- 646 749 rahi Simpson, W. H., Limavady (rural delivery), — 670 Island Cliff Sinclair, Alexander, Kauroo Hill (rural mail), 255 474 Oamaru Sinclair, John S., Balruddery (per rural de- 1,079 890 livery) Sinclair, W.,Fairview (rural delivery), Kauroo — 1,170 Sinclair, Wallace, Sea view Farm, Hilder- 200 Nil thorpe Skinner, Peter, Papakaio .. .. 202 274 Slattery, Thomas, Windsor .. .. 910 409 Smillie, A., Waitaki .. .. .. 849 1,016 Smillie, James, jun., Waitaki .. .. 750 3,690 Smillie, John, Georgetown .. .. 337 380 Smith, Alexander, Duntroon .. .. 190 356 Smith, Arthur James, Georgetown .. 200 220 Smith, D. A., Totara Estate, Totaratahi .. 285 212 Smith, Henry, Duntroon .. .. 58 250 Smith, James, Allday Bay, Kakanui .. 1,012 2,716 Smith, P. G., Livingstone .. .. 2,727 2,696 Smith, R. G., Lone Hill, Otiake .. .. 3,580 3,517 Smith, Walter, Livingstone .. .. 2,568 2,618 Somerville, R., Livingstone .. .. 567 508 Souness, Andrew, Maheno .. .. 453 476 Special School for Boys (private bag), Ote- 186 173 kaike Spiers, James, Livingstone .. .. 749 828 Squire, Charles, Kartigi, Shag Point .. — 2,460 Staunton, T., Island Cliff .. .. 600 Nil Stephens, N., Herbert .. .. .. 24 242 Stephens, Thomas J., Papakaio .. .. 961 1,006 Stephens, Thomas S., Eskvale Estate, Nga- 1,336 1,429 para (address : Papakaio)

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, I 1927. 1928. Waitaki County—continued. Stevenson, 6., The Gorge, Weston .. 1,258 4,046 Stevenson, Thomas (rural delivery), Inch- 727 991 holme Stevenson, W. (rural delivery), Incholme .. 741 754 Stewart, D., Otekaike .. .. .. 136 153 Stewart, John M., Welcome Creek, Waitaki — 1,099 Stott, William, Balruddery, Box 116, Oamaru 1,783 2,758 Strachan and Dunn, Georgetown .. 848 903 Stringer, Mrs. George, Kenmore (private 1,746 3,530 bag), Otekaike Stringer, Mrs. George (Thomas Nye, Man- 1,746 Nil ager), Otekaike Stringer, W., Island Cliff .. .. 2,031 1,875 Stumbles, D., Arnmore Soldiers'Settlement, 411 412 Windsor Sutherland, Alexander, Windsor .. 120 142 Sutherland, C. W., Duntroon .. .. — 377 Sutherland, James, Clearburn, Benmore .. 4,955 5,010 Sutherland, John, (Executors of), Duntroon 576 733 Sutherland, J. (Trustees of Estate, Living- — 407 stone Property), Duntroon Post-office Sutherland, John D., Airedale Settlement, 317 404 Papakaio Sutherland, W., Duntroon .. .. 275 438 Tallantire, J. E., Duntroon .. .. 221 343 Taylor, J. H., Kokoama .. .. 509 813 Taylor, J. H., Totara Estate, Kia Ora .. 210 259 Taylor, James D., Borton's .. .. 719 777 Taylor, John, Georgetown .. .. 695 629 Taylor, Simon (rural delivery), Kia Ora .. 259 303 Taylor, S. D., Tara Hills, Omarama — 2,046 Temple, John, Island Cliff .. .. 20 57 Third, W. (rural delivery), Kia Ora .. 204 230 Thomas, Charles, Ngapara .. .. 160 178 Thompson, E. C., The Cape Farm, Cape 365 312 Wanhow, Oamaru Thomson, Hugh, Herbert .. .. 67 Trotter, John, Kurow .. .. ..1 299 1 111 Trotter, R. W., Kurow .. .. 4 424 5 485 Trotter, W. S. D., Hillgrove .. .. '984 1^050 Turnbull, James, Windsor .. .. 138 '171 Turnbull, Robert, Windsor .. ., 176 244 Waddell, David, jun., Glenn Soldiers Settle- 293 306 ment, Georgetown Waldron, Leonard, Omarama .. .. 3,580 4,216 Walker, Ernest (Estate of), Otekaike .. '714 '681 Walker, John, Elderslie No. 2, Enfield .. 50 Walker, J. G., Ngapara .. .. 185 231 Walker, Robert A., Hillgrove .. .. 867 989 Walker, W. R. (rural delivery), Airedale .. 169 255 Wallis, Alfred, Box 116, Oamaru .. 840 550 Walsh, M. J., Kokoama .. .. 901 737 Walton, B. B., Oamaru .. 1,313 1 293 Wardell Bros., Omarama .. .. 10 270 10 316 WardeH, Cecil W., Omarama .. .. 70 '51 Wardell, H. J., Kurow .. .. .. 5,680 5,686 Warnock, William F., Whitstone .. 212 202 Warwick, George, Kurow .. .. 280 257 Warwick, R. G., Kurow .. .. 267 300 Warwick, William, jun., Kurow .. .. 205 174 Watson, William, Maheno .. .. 102 117 Watt, John, Otekaike .. .. .. 366 295 Webster, A., Pig Island Road, Windsor .. 768 823 Westlake, A., Ngapara .. .. .. 833 1 471 Wharton, Frank, White Rocks Road, Alma 500 '389 Wharton, John (rural delivery), Incholme 1,070 1,510 Wheeler, O., Elderslie No. 1, Windsor .. 318 418 Whitham, J., Awamoko .. .. 420 312 Whyte, James S., Papakaio .. .. 203 181 Wigley, Mrs. Jessie, Fairlie .. .. 9)0 1,434 Wigley, Thomas, Omarama .. .. 8,602 8' 957 Wilkie, W. D., Herbert ., .. _ 253 Wilkins, John, South Oamaru .. .. 393 450 Wilkinson, Thomas T., Enfield .. .. 195 494 Willetts, G. H., Papakaio .. .. 267 313 Williams, H. E., Awamoa .. .. 162 67 Williams, Henry, Hilderthorpe .. .. 112 401 Williams, J. C., Otekaike .. .. 456 392 Williams, Thomas, Peebles .. .. 742 966 Williamson, Charles, Duntroon .. .. 3,490 4,606 Williamson, H. and G. L., Kauroo Hill Rural 642 727 Delivery Williamson, J. G., Borton's .. .. 1,002 1,474 AVilliamson, Robert M., (rural delivery), Five 1,112 j 1 ,789 Forks 1

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30 1927. 1928. Waitaki County—continued.. Wills, A. D., Duntroon.. .. .. 577 720 Wills, J. S. (rural delivery), Duntroon .. — 287 Wills, William, Enfield.. .. .. 325 337 Wilson, A., jun., Tokarahi .. .. — 998 Wilson, Alex, Tokarahi .. .. 579 960 Wilson, Alexander, Otiake .. .. 1,740 1,910 Wilson, E. G. B. (rural delivery), Island Cliff — 922 Wilson, J. and R., Papakaio .. .. 472 688 Winchester, W. F. (private bag), Black Point 317 357 Winter, G. A., Dalrachney, Omarama .. 8,285 Nil Woods, J. S., Omarama.. .. .. 2,509 2,500 Woods, George, Omarama .. .. — 1,178 Wright, L. P., Livingstone .. .. 2,377 2,333 Wright, Peter G., Otekaike .. . - 323 319 Wright, T. A., Livingstone .. .. 3,000 3,082 Wylie, James, Maheno .. .. .. 480 667 Youart, John, Maraeweka, Kauroo Hill .. 144 107 Young, Adam, Waihao Porks (Executor 444 627 late Thos. Simpson), Papakaio Young, R. C., Bedding Parm, Herbert .. 641 591 656,689 751,012 MANIOTOTO COUNTY (In Dunstan Subdivision). Agnew, H., Oturehua .. .. .. 509 Nil Aitcheson, Charles, Puketoi, Patearoa .. 1,819 1,943 Aitchison, A., Ranfurly .. .. .. 947 1,132 Aitken, J. G., Paerau .. .. .. 1,790 1,816 Aitken, Peter, Paerau .. .. ■ • 3,900 3,700 Allan Bros., Rock and Pillar .. .. — 5,838 Allison, George, Ranfurly .. .. 771 1,002 Anderson, James, Ida Valley .. .. 1,393 1,314 Anderson, M. J., Ida Valley .. .. 1,264 1,280 Anderson, W. J., Ida Valley .. .. 1,040 1,234 Andrew, David, Toioiti, Hyde .. .. 1,296 1,418 Andrews, S. H., Patearoa .. .. 2,063 1,987 Armitage, George, Oturehua .. .. 746 856 Armitage, J., Oturehua .. .. 1,084 933 Armitage, William, Beck's .. .. 852 965 Armstrong, J. W., Lauder .. .. 1,063 700 Arthur, A. V., Ida Valley .. .. 547 676 Bartram, S. P., Kyeburn .. .. 1,372 1,555 Beattie, John, jun., Oturehua .. .. 6,627 7,262 Beattie, W. E., Patearoa .. .. 3,928 4,101 Black, Douglas, Ranfurly .. .. 564 971 Beck Bros., Oturehua .. .. .. 809 891 Beck, Mrs. M., Oturehua .. .. 650 791 Becker, William Godfred, Oturehua .. 663 701 Bennett, J. S., Wedderburn .. .. 161 246 Berry, S., Omakau .. .. .. 483 519 Blakely and Son, Patearoa .. .. 3,736 4,036 Blakely, W. J., Gimmerburn .. .. 2,181 2,361 Blanchard, Art, Naseby .. .. — 730 Bleach, Patrick, Paerau .. .. 2,107 Nil Bleach, Patrick, P.O. Box 28, Ranfurly .. 1,159 1,297 Botting, G., Naseby .. .. .. 910 997 Brook, A., Wedderburn.. .. .. 710 785 Brown, A., jun., Lauder .. .. 682 715 Brown Bros., Gimmerburn .. .. 1,669 1,550 Brown, C. A., Ida Valley .. .. 1,226 1,064 Brown, J. H. and C., Box 34, Naseby .. 192 221 Bruhns, A. C., Hyde .. .. .. 167 198 Bruhns, F. W. L., Hyde Railway.. .. 944 639 Cain, Allan, Naseby .. .. .. 1,197 1,514 Cain, J. J., Naseby .. .. .. 100 Nil Cameron, M., Hyde .. .. .. 821 835 Carey, A., Kokonga .. .. .. 1,118 1,018 Carey, Ernest, Kyeburn.. .. .. 1,016 1,177 Carr Bros, and Wilson, Patearoa.. .. 6,270 6,147 Cathro, W., Kokonga .. .. .. 352 407 Chapman, R. G., Ranfurly .. .. 1,006 1,034 Christie, James, Hyde .. .. .. 912 870 Clark Bros., Gimmerburn .. .. 2,999 Nil Clarke, P. R., Gimmerburn .. .. — 2,742 Cleugh, H., Gimmerburn .. .. 863 1,024 Clouston, James, Lauder .. .. 2,967 2,910 Clunie, Mrs. C. (c/o Mr. E. Clunie, Manager), 161 Nil Kyeburn Cogan, Michael, Patearoa .. .. 1,082 1,023 Colling, W., Cambrian .. .. .. 350 240 Coram, J. B. (Estate of), (per H. A. G. 2,660 Nil Mathias), Waipiata Coster, William, Hyde .. ., .. 20 Nil

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. j Maniototo County —continued. Coyle, J., Kyeburn .. .. .. 759 824 Cromb, Alexander, Ranfurly .. .. 1,340 1,333 Crutchley, J. M. M., Kyeburn .. .. 2,364 2,325 Davidson, W., Patearoa .. .. 2,020 1,920 Davis, J. H., Gimmerburn .. .. 540 540 Davis, Wm. C., Box 36, Ranfurly .. 911 1,946 Deaker, R. K., Oturehua .. .. 40 600 Devenny Bros., Wedderburn .. .. 691 884 Devon, H., Gimmerburn .. .. — 338 Devon, Mrs. Margaret, Gimmerburn .. 389 Nil Dillon, J., Oturehua .. .. .. 570 641 Dillon, P., jun., Oturehua .. 1,890 1,884 Dillon, P., sen., Oturehua .. .. 200 227 Donald, James, Paerau .. .. 2,102 1,820 Donaldson, John, Gimmerburn .. .. 462 457 Dougherty Bros., C. and P., Gimmerburn .. 1,479 1,306 Dougherty, Charles, and Son, Gimmer- 1,096 1,064 burn Dougherty, Charles, and Son, Ranfurly .. 163 357 Dougherty, Charles, and Sons, Ranfurly .. 163 Nil - Douglas, F. A., Waipiata .. .. •—• 11 : Dow, A., Naseby .. .. .. — 52 - DoVling, P., Wedderburn .. .. 1,525 1,760 Dowling, Thomas, Hyde .. .. 2,064 2,441 Dowling, W. G., Ranfurly .. .. 1,364 1,970 Duffy, Mrs. A., Patearoa .. .. 739 976 Duffy, T. J., Patearoa .. .. .. 733 947 Dugan, H., Ranfurly .. .. .. —• 630 Dugan, J., Ranfurly .. .. .. 1,115 Nil Duncan, D., Wedderburn .. .. 2,258 2,153 Duncan, D., jun., Middleburn .. .. 572 764 Duncan, George, Ranfurly .. .. 458 578 Dundass, W. P., Ida Valley .. .. 30 30 Dundass, W. J. and G. E., Ida Valley .. 1,981 2,735 Elliot, A. D., Paerau .. .. .. 2,432 2,728 Elliot, A. D., Paerau .. .. .. — 2,828 Ellison, J. H., Kokonga .. .. 107 62 Enright, J. D., St. Bathan's .. .. 225 260 Fisher, C. L., Oturehua .. ., — 52 Fisher, W.W., Ranfurly .. .. 1,124 1,361 Forrester, John, Ranfurly .. .. 494 419 Forrester, Thomas, Ranfurly .. .. 686 715 Forward, H., Kyeburn Diggings .. .. 306 Nil Francis, G. A., Lauder .. .. .. 120 178 Francis, John, Naseby .. .. •— 1,400 Francis, Mrs. M. E., Naseby .. .. 354 339 Geddes, R. L., Kyeburn .. .. 492 644 Geddes, T. R., Kyeburn .. .. 766 892 Geoffrey, J., Wedderburn .. .. 535 510 George, R., Naseby .. .. .. .— 60 Gibson, R. J. and W., Patearoa .. .. 3,259 2,020 Gibson, W., Patearoa .. .. .. — 1,746 Glendinning, R. A., Ida Valley .. .. 830 832 Glenn, J., Ranfurly .. .. .. 305 Nil Glenn, William, Ranfurly .. .. 446 Nil Gordon, W., Oturehua .. .. .. 208 235 Graham, Michael, Waipiata .. .. 1,355 1,280 Greer, S. C., Patearoa .. .. .. 2,199 2,640 Griffiths, Jesse, Kyeburn .. .. 1,466 1,591 Griffiths, Mrs. H. (Estate of), Patearoa .. 60 60 Hall, A. B., Ranfurly .. .. .. 2,360 2,580 Hall, T., and Sons, " Riviera," Patearoa .. 2,280 2,601 Hamilton, John, Lauder .. .. 966 1,939 ; Hamilton, John, jun., Lauder .. .. 2,196 1,378 i Hamilton, Matthew, Lauder .. . . 1,640 1,060 Hannex, R. A. J., e/o R. W. Hannex, Beck's 61 80 Hanraban, P. D., Naseby .. . . 468 450 1 Harley, John, Cambrian .. . . 329 400 > Harrex, C. P., Cambrian .. .. 854 941 ' Harrex, C. F., Oturehua .. .. 631 726 ' Harrex, R. A., Beck's .. .. .. .— 51 ' Hastie, Mrs. Mary, Kokonga .. . . 1,325 1,346 i Hastie, Richard, Kokonga .. .. 200 220 I Hayes, E., Oturehua .. .. .. 59 57 Hayes, L. P., Oturehua .. .. 95 101 ! Hayes, S., Oturehua .. .. .. 738 880 I Healy, Thomas, Naseby .. .. — 350 ) Helm, A., Gimmerburn .. .. 1,109 1,168 Helm, W. 0., Kyeburn .. .. 106 112 Henderson, A. (private bag), Tapui, Oamaru 1,137 1,050 1 Henderson, S., St. Bathan's .. .. 280 344 ) Herlihy, James P., Patearoa .. .. 3,006 2,687 Hore, A. E., Waipiata .. .. .. 97 202 Hore Bros., Mount Ida Farm, Kyeburn .. 2,329 2,530 Hore, Chas., Patearoa . . .. .. 5,724 5,578

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Maniototo County—continued. Hore, Frank, Kyeburn .. .. .. 1,696 1,937 Hore, T., jun., Naseby .. .. .. — 1,096 Hore, R. R., Beck's .. .. .. 4,574 5,403 Hore, W., Kyeburn .. .. .. 2,038 2,009 Howell, J. and T„ Waipiata .. . . 780 750 Howell, W., Waipiata .. .. .. 1,899 1,927 Howjohns, W., Beck's .. .. .. 32 67 Huddleston, Mrs. E. E., Ida Valley • • 487 683 Inder, C., Ranfurly .. .. 1,890 1,887 Inder, R. F., Wedderburn .. .. 531 701 Inder, W. J., Ranfurly .. .. .. 263 270 Johnston, Mrs. J., Patearoa .. .. 305 320 Jopson, N. T., Naseby .. .. ..1,121 Nil Kane, Albert, Beck's .. .. .. 774 822 Kearney, John, Ranfurly .. .. 2,322 Nil Kearney, John, and Son, Ranfurly .. — 2,032 Kearney, Patrick (Executors of), Ranfurly 2,638 3,126 Kelliher, E., Alexandra .. .. — 377 Kerr, J. and A., Gimmerburn .. .. 1,169 1,482 Kinney, M. A., Hyde .. .. .. 1,728 2,414 Kinney, P. F., Box 8, Hyde — 1,000 Kinney, P. F., Hyde .. .. .. 2,366 2,528 Klunie, E. W., Kyeburn .. .. — 386 Laurenson, J. F., Paerau .. .. — 1,950 Law, G. and Miss.C., Gimmerburn .. 803 811 Leask, John, Lauder .. .. .. 910 1,180 Ledingham, T. J., Patearoa .. .. 282 275 Lindsay, George, Wedderburn .. .. 712 897 Lindsay, Thomas (Executors of), Wedderburn 296 24 Lobb, W. J., Wedderburn .. .. 629 714 Lodd, B. A., Naseby .. .. .. — 5,311 Lowis, T. A., Oturehua .. .. 236 270 Mackenzie, M. J. S. (Executors of), (S. 9,424 10,915 Andrews, Manager), Kyeburn Station, Kyeburn Mann, Alexander, Kokonga .. .. 660 906 Mann, William, Kokonga .. .. 1,089 1,303 Manson, George, Paerau .. .. — 2,000 Martin, George, Blackstone Hill.. .. 103 114 Martin, H., Beck's .. .. . • 64 80 Mathewson, Mrs. M. J., and Co., Kokonga 1,426 1,622 Mathewson, W. M., Kokonga .. .. 1,195 Nil M.athewson, W. M., Taieri Side, Kakonga .. 1,950 2,347 Mathias, Frank (F. Mathias, Manager), 4,586 4,032 Waipiata Mathias, A. G., Waipiata .. .. 420 483 Mathias, Mrs. Edith, Waipiata .. .. — 3,088 Mawhinney, Margaret J., P.O. Box 36, 833 1,014 Ranfurly Mawhinney, Wilson, Ranfurly .. .. 1,154 1,606 McAtamney, Mrs. Fanny, Patearoa .. 1,064 1,021 McAtamney, P., Orangapai .. .. 180 170 McCarthy, Felix, Wedderburn .. .. 649 646 McCloy, Hugh, Gimmerburn .. .. 946 1,229 McCloy, H., jun., Gimmerburn .. .. — 429 McClusky, J. J., Patearoa .. .. 2 Nil McCreadie, H., Blackstone Hill .. .. 2 Nil McDevitt, Joseph, Oturehua .. .. 696 719 McDevitt, Mrs. A., Oturehua .. .. 262 342 McDonald, James, Ranfurly .. .. 195 Nil McErlane Bros., Gimmerburn .. .. 1,218 1,473 McErlane, Charles, Ranfurly .. .. 406 400 McErland, Peter, Gimmerburn .. .. 836 1,005 McGill, J. B., Hyde .. .. .. 1,569 1,789 McGresor, F. J. and A. L., Cambrian .. — 108 McKee"; F. J., Hyde .. .. .. 1,218 Nil McKeeman, E. J. and N., Oturehua .. 1,477 1,476 McKnight, David, Box 47, Palmerston .. 840 690 MoKnight, F., Ida Valley .. .. 3,128 2,603 McKnight, James Terry, Ida Valley .. 408 508 McKnight, Matthew, Oturehua .. .. 1,858 1,862 McKnight, S., Ida Valley .. .. 969 1,118 McLaren, D., Patearoa .. .. .. 1,823 1,553 McLeod, John, Gimmerburn .. .. 1,417 1.666 McMillan, J., Naseby .. .. .. 1,911 3,297 McNally, W. A., Ida Valley .. .. 351 406 McNight, F. G., Ida Valley .. .. 2,886 604 McSkimming, R., Patearoa .. .. 1,725 1,441 Mee, James, Becks .. .. .. 1,765 1,290 Mee, Miss E. A., Lauder . . .. — 400 Mee, Misses Annie E. and Martha, Beck's .. 409 Nil Mee, Robert, Beck's .. .. .. 782 715 Mee, T. and H., Lauder.. .. .. 408 Nil Mee, T. H., Lauder .. .. .. 1,604 Nil Mee, Thomas H., Lauder .. .. 1,605 1,987

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Mahiototo County—continued. Miller, J. A. A., Ranfurly .. .. 967 1,403 Miller, Joseph H., Ranfurly .. .. 2,574 3,289 Moody, A. S., Lauder .. .. .. 4,471 4,382 Morgan, A. W. (rural delivery), Oturehua.. 468 484 Morgan, Mrs. E. and E. E., and Sons, Box 13, 8,116 7,617 St. Bathan's Morgan, T. E., Cambrian .. .. 253 357 Mulholland, J. E., Paerau .. .. 1,231 1,723 Mulholland, John, Ranfurly .. .. 1,567 1,915 Mulholland, Mrs. C., Gimmerburn .. 646 718 Mulvena, M. L., Digging, Naseby .. 6,077 Nil Nelson, A., Oturehua .. .. .. 570 802 Nicolson D., Oturehua .. .. .. 1,284 1,320 Nicolson, J., Run 225, Oturehua .. 423 524 Nicolson, J., Pleasant View, Oturehua .. 767 975 O'Malley, J. F., Paerau .. .. 1,636 1,874 O'Neill, George S., Patearoa .. .. 1,450 1,630 O'Neill, John, jun., Box 34, Ranfurly .. 797 904 O'Neill, H. and J., Five Mile, Gimmerburn 1,377 1,611 O'Neill, H. and J., Upper Taieri, Gimmerburn 302 256 Packman, Joseph, Ranfurly .. .. 495 927 Park, J. P. and J. T„ Hyde .. .. — 1,319 Passmore, H. F., Lauder .. .. — 589 Paterson, A. J., and Son, Waipiata .. 2,628 2,628 Paterson, George J., Gimmerburn .. 1,213 1,635 Pauley, T. and M., St. Bathan's .. .. 90 300 Pauley, T. J., St. Bathan's .. .. 584 700 Pearce, Mrs. Emelin, Waipiata .. .. 3,890 2,500 Pearson, A. W., Kyeburn .. .. 2,094 1,701 Pearson, Alexander, Kyeburn .. .. 235 213 Pearson, William, Kyeburn .. .. 75 104 Pirie, W. R., Gimmerburn .. .. 153 155 Pottinger, James, Ranfurly .. .. 385 320 Prendergast, M., Hyde .. .. .. — 250 Preston, Joseph and Son (e/o J.T.Preston, 12,668 13,796 Longlands Station), Kyeburn Proven, T. R., Gimmerburn .. .. 338 417 Pyle, F. M., Oturehua .. .. .. 4,076 4,181 Ramsay, Thomas, Hyde .. .. 764 1,063 Rawcliffe, John, Kokonga .. .. — 120 Reid, James, Kokonga .. .. .. 375 379 Reid, Mrs. F. H. (Executors of), Kokonga 185 190 Richardson, H., Omakau .. .. 366 Nil Ridland, C. A., Paerau .. .. .. — 1,639 Ridland, Mrs. J. S. H., Paerau .. .. 1,793 Nil Roberts, Frank, Forge Farm, Waipiata .. 1,278 1,989 Rutherford, James, Cambrian .. .. — 390 Rutherford, W., Waipiata .. .. — 200 Rutherford, William, Waipiata .. .. 441 1,015 Scherf, E., St. Bathan's.. .. .. — 126 Scott, G. G., Dramond Hill, Gimmerburn .. 1,318 1,354 Scott, J., jun., Idaburn, Gimmerburn .. 3,222 3,242 Scott, James, and Mrs. Julia, Ida Valley .. 732 786 Scott, R. and J. W., Kyeburn .. .. 4,638 4,726 Shand, E., Kokonga .. .. .. 5,787 4,379 Sharkey, Robert, Gimmerburn .. .. 1,274 935 Shaw, J. D., St. Bathan's .. .. 280 Nil Shaw, T. A., Cambrian .. .. .. — 1,888 Shaw, William, Cambrian .. .. 1,614 Nil Shea, Mrs. Ellen, Wedderburn .. .. 1,739 1,572 Shennan, L. S. B., Linburn Station, Patea- 4,659 4,487 roa Shennan, Watson (Estate of), (J. P. Little, 3,775 3,907 Manager), Puketoi, Patearoa Smith, J., Naseby .. .. .. 165 187 Smith, J. R., Wedderburn .. .. 1,541 1,576 Smith, R. J. E., Wedderburn .. .. — 1,341 Spence, H. N., Patearoa .. .. 1,680 1,464 Stevenson, J. J., Cambrian .. .. 3,920 Nil Stringer, Alexander, Gimmerburn .. 1,098 1,945 Strode, E., Kyeburn .. .. .. 555 294 Strode, H., Kyeburn .. .. .. 972 1,075 Tate, W., Naseby .. .. .. 43 50 Thurlow, A. E., Lauder.. .. .. 900 1,158 Tregonning, L., (rural delivery), Ranfurly.. 830 1,054 Tregonning, W. H., and Son, Waipiata .. 2,126 2,071 IJre, Mrs. Ida A., Waipiata .. .. 140 Nil Wade, Mann, Oturehua .. .. 539 531 Waipiata Sanitorium (per R. McNaughton, 738 668 Manager), Orangapai Waldron, H., Omarina Property, St. 7,515 Nil Bathan's Waldron, H. W., St. Bathans .. .. — 4,240 | Wallace, R., Kyeburn .. .. .. 197 233 1 Ward, William, Kyeburn .. .. 1,138 946

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No. or Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Maniototo County—continued. Wardell, George H., Patearoa .. .. 3,855 4,538 Weir, D. T., Paerau .. .. .. 2,419 2,689 Weir, J. G., Ranfurly .. .. .. 1,354 1,835 Weir, John (Executors of), Gimmerburn .. 4,070 4,775 Wheeler, E. H., St. Bathan's .. .. — 20 Wheeler, Jos., Oturehua .. .. — 340 White, Mrs. M. E., Wedderburn .. .. 788 876 Whitehead, J. E., Naseby .. .. — 31 Williamson, E. G., Kyeburn .. .. 1,922 1,803 Williamson, Edgar, Blaekstone Hill .. 1,062 1,032 Winter, H., Paerau .. .. .. 1,845 Nil Wilson, Mrs. G. M., Brookdale, Lauder .. 2,100 1,902 Wilson, Mrs. Gladys M. (Estate of late R. 3,938 3,864 U. Wilson), Springburn, Lauder Wilson, Peter, Kyeburn .. .. 1,545 1,615 Young, R., Naseby .. .. .. 6,070 6,260 392,846 415,986 VINCENT COUNTY (In Dunstan Subdivision). Alexander, Mrs. Jane, Lauder .. .. 664 607 Allison, A., Hawea Flat .. .. 436 412 Anderson and Bovett, Messrs., Pembroke 608 430 Anderson, J ohn, Kawarau Station, Bannock- — 3,059 burn Anderson, J. D., Luggate (rural delivery), 27 30 Cromwell Anderson, Peter, Moa Creek .. .. 868 821 Anderson, Thomas, Poolburn .. .. 440 487 Annan, W. Clyde .. .. .. 9 8 Anscombe, H., Clyde .. .. .. 143 134 Appelby, Raymond, Brest Hill, Omarama 3,870 4,216 Armstrong, Alex., Poolburn .. .. 1,647 1,562 Arnold, James, Omakau *• .. .. 200 385 Asquith, G., Cliatto Creek .. .. 350 395 Aston, Charles (Trustees), Moa Creek .. 1,222 1,165 Atkins, R. (Estate of), Luggate .. .. — 1,739 Atkins, R. and Sons, Luggate .. .. 1,610 Nil Attfield, C. R., jun., Clyde .. •• 1,316 1,759 Attfield, Charles R„ Clyde .. .. 1,219 1,290 Attfield, G. R., Galloway .. .. 8 Nil Attfield, S. G., Clyde .. .. .. 576 602 Baird, H. D., Galloway .. .. 42 104 Ball, Mrs. May, Matakanui .. .. 2,021 2,371 Barclay, Andrew, Moa Creek .. .. 497 498 Barclay, Mrs. C., Hawea Flat .. .. 375 Nil Begg, James, Dunedin .. .. .. 5,600 5,974 Bell, Sir F. I). (Executors of), (J. M. Shaw, 5,910 5,499 Manager), Poolburn Bell, F. S., Tarras .. .. .. 606 784 Bell, John, Lindis Crossing .. .. — 41 Bell, R. J., Tarras .. .. .. 349 410 Ben Nevis Pastoral Company (W. Kain), 7,060 6,796 Nevis Berry, Samuel, Omakau .. .. 483 519 Binnie, A., Galloway .. .. .. 320 323 Bradley, Mrs. J., Cromwell .. •• 1,081 1,093 Brady, W., Moa Creek .. .. .. 367 345 Bretherton, D., Lowburn Ferry .. .. 119 Nil Brown, J. W. D., Lowburn Ferry .. 2,693 2,840 Brown, R., Lauder .. ■. - - 655 743 Brown, S. G., Nevis .. .. .. 2,365 2,603 Bruce, A., Alexandra .. .. .. 143 398 Buchanan, J., Hawea Flat .. .. 62 70 Butcher, R. E. F., Poolburn .. .. 2,051 2,792 Butterfield Bros., Messrs. (The Manager), 1,288 1,234 Hawea Flat Carline, W., Alexandra .. .. 267 220 Carroll, P. F., Fruitlands .. .. 139 117 Carson, A. B., Maungawera .. .. 130 145 Churchhill, E., Omakau .. .. 540 511 Clare, John Robert, Omakau .. .. 823 1,129 Clare, J. R., jun., Chatto Creek .. .. 337 450 Clark, James, Lowburn Ferry .. .. 77 77 Clark, R. H., Cromwell .. . . 31 40 Clark, W., Wanaka Road, Cromwell .. 231 345 Clark, W. J. (rural delivery), Cromwell .. 626 953 Clouston, Edward, Omakau .. .. 1,920 2,313 Coffey, William, Ida Valley .. .. 1,480 1,600

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Vincent County—continued. Collings, F. H., Pembroke .. * .. 330 386 Collings, John, Tarras .. .. .. 486 757 Collings, R. R. (rural delivery), Cromwell .. 771 600 Cook, M., Chatto Creek .. .. 1,742 1,853 Corrigall Bros., Omakau .. .. 917 1,034 Corrigall, James, jun. (Executors of), 513 612 Omakau Corson, D. R., Kawarau Station, Bannock- 3,432 Nil burn Coulson, L., Ophir .. .. .. 816 850 Cowie, J., sen., Lindis Valley .. .. 72 164 Crabbe, George, Bannockburn .. .. 43 38 Crabbe, J. B., Bannockburn .. .. -— 65 Crabbe, T. A., Bannockburn .. .. 249 396 Craig, J., jun., Ophir .. .. .. 102 1,020 Craig, John, Alexandra.. .. .. 606 598 Crombie, Allan, Bannockburn .. .. 2,058 1,978 Cromwell Development Co., Cromwell .. 674 1,233 Daiie, L. A., Bendigo .. .. .. 203 290 Davidson, A. V. (rural delivery), Cromwell 800 690 Davidson, H. R., Poolburn .. .. •— 329 Davidson, J. A., (rural delivery), Cromwell 810 819 De Bettoncor, M. A., Cromwell .. .. 329 349 Denniston, H., Fruitlands .. .. — 228 Donnelly, F., Omakau .. .. .. 421 525 Donnelly, Mrs. E., Lauder .. .. 658 Nil Donnelly, T. C., Matakanui .. .. 699 785 Dougherty, C. J., Fruitlands .. .. 130 180 Drake, A., Hawea Flat .. .. .. 213 232 Duggan, T., Matakanui .. .. 531 520 Duncombe, F. L. (rural delivery), Alexandra 14 12 Duncombe, Mrs. T. A., Box 104, Alexandra 12 Nil Dundass, J. J., Moa Creek .. .. 652 553 Dunning, J. B., Pembroke .. .. — 154 Dunning, R. J., Makarora .. .. 466 510 Edward, A. W., Alexandra .. .. 50 Nil Elliott, J.. Tarras .. .. .. 2,077 2,223 Faithful, H., Lindis Pass .. .. — 90 Farrell, T. N., Chatto Creek .. .. 137 149 Felton, H. W., Bannockburn .. .. 2,550 2,542 Flannery, Bryan, Poolburn .. .. 286 456 Flannery, M. J., Poolburn .. .. 1,264 1,418 Flannery, Thomas, jun., Moa Creek .. 1,116 824 Flannery, Mrs. Anne, Poolburn .. .. 1,134 Nil Fraser, D., Matakanui .. .. .. 453 497 Gartley, G., Box 2, Alexandra .. .. 534 499 Gartley, R., Chatto Creek .. .. 401 361 Gawn, W. R., Maungawera .. .. 2,510 2,114 Gibb, W. B., Luggate .. .. .. 2,910 2,791 Gibson, Hector, Morven Hills, Lindis Pass 9,800 10,100 Gibson, Mrs. Ellen M., Bannockburn .. 129 146 Gillespie, W., sen. (rural delivery), Cromwell 191 267 Glassford Bros., Omakau .. .. 739 901 Gleeson, L. W., Tarras .. .. .. — 261 Goodger, James, Lindis Pass, Tarras .. 7,170 8,120 Graham, C. C. (c/o D. W. McCall, Manager), 8,843 9,548 Timarau Station, Hawea Flat Grant, Charles, Alexandra .. .. 4,499 4,200 Gray Bros., Messrs., Hawea Flat .. 41 31 Gunn, T. P., Albertown .. .. 147 165 Haig, Robert, Lowburn Ferry .. .. —• 355 Hall, George William, Luggate .. .. 2,709 3,132 Halliday Bros., Albertown .. .. 544 452 Hanson, B. P., Cromwell .. .. 697 795 Harrex, R. W., Poolburn .. .. 1,975 1,445 Harvey, George, Omakau .. .. 2,208 2,492 Harvey, George, Waenga, Cromwell .. 272 294 Haugh, J., jun., Maungawera .. .. 165 207 Haugh, James, Maungawera .. .. 254 280 Hawley, John, Alexandra .. .. 250 203 Heaney, P. J., Lowburn .. .. 121 169 Henderson, A. M., Cromwell .. .. 257 244 Henderson, G. B., Lindis Pass .. .. 4,739 4,094 Hepburn, W. B., Box 51, Clyde .. .. 168 280 Hollo way, Edward, Bannockburn .. 3,845 3,545 Huddleston, C., Omakau .. .. 2,043 1,975 Humphrey, George R., Makarora (private — 295 bag), Pembroke Hyde, Frank G., Tarras .. .. 6,561 1 4,842 Hyde, G. C., Tarras .. .. .. — 2,753 Iversen, E. J., Alexandra .. .. 666 ! 658

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Vincent County—continued. Iversen, Grace J., Clyde .. .. — 405 Iverson, A. C., Box 47, Clyde .. .. 411 204 Jenkins, J., and Son, Tarras .. . 9,055 8,725 Jocelyn, Charles, Bannockburn .. .. 215 348 Jolley, E. A., Tarras .. .. .. 2,483 2,010 Jolly, S. E., Tarras .. .. .. 1,155 1,126 Jones, J. H., Poolburn .. .. .. 1,016 1,150 Jopp, Robert, Chatto Creek .. .. 4,487 5,153 Jopson, F. and A., George Creek, Roxburgh 1,985 1,787 Kane, David, Maungawera .. .. 939 530 Kane, J., Hawea Flat .. .. .. 1,570 1,821 Kane, Mrs. Jean, Luggate .. .. 785 842 Keane, E. P., Clyde .. .. .. — 139 Kcddell, J. H., Galloway .. .. 663 689 Kelliher, E., Alexandra .. .. 303 382 Kelliher, M. J., Alexandra .. ... 977 1,043 Kelliher, V., Springvale, Alexandra .. ; 453 701 Kerin, John, Hawea Flat .. .. 304 304 Kingan, James, Luggate .. .. 758 753 Kingan, R., Hawea Flat .. .. 215 180 Kinney, Alexander, Chatto Creek .. 1,526 1,130 Kinney, Daniel (Estate of), Chatto Creek .. 997 985 Leask, S., Omakau .. .. .. j 261 353 Lethbridge, J. L., Cromwell .. • .. 5,653 6,406 Lewis, G. W., Alexandra .. .. j •— 133 Lewis, Robert, Alexandra .. .. 183 172 Lewis, S. G., Alexandra .. .. — 145 Lloyd, Miss M. E., Maungawera .. .. 42 60 Love, John (o/o Post-office), Chatto Creek 730 945 Love, J. H. and E. E., Galloway .. — 1,406 Love, Mrs. C. (c/o J. H. Love), Galloway .. 1,281 Nil Love, R., Omakau .. .. 2,175 2,541 Lyons, D. B., Clyde .. .. .. 1,061 1,176 Macadie Bros., Poolburn .. .. 674 582 Macdonald, John, Omakau .. .. 494 711 McPherson, D., Lowburn Ferry .. .. .— 239 Macpherson, H. D., Cromwell .. .. 656 346 Macpherson, R., Rural Box 5, Cromwell .. 264 Nil Malvern Downs Company (H. Gibson), Tarras 1,888 2,000 Manson, M. E. and A., Bannockburn .. 722 637 Marklandand Wilson (private bag), Cromwell 223 305 Marshall, William T., Moa Creek. . .. 132 81 Marslin, E., Box 44, Alexandra .. .. 469 409 Martin, H. B., Beck's .. .. .. — 70 Matthews, C. E., Fruitlands .. .. 8 12 Mawhinney, E., Omakau .. .. 510 516 Maxwell, G. A., Fruitlands .. .. — 1,103 McArthur, J., jun., Clyde .. .. 1,793 1,992 McBreen, William, Moa Creek .. .. 2,158 1,517 McCambridge, James, Fruitlands .. 2,044 2,031 McCarthy, P. J., Hawea Flat .. .. 1,819 1,293 McDonald, Daniel and Marg., Poolburn .. 1,429 1,736 McDonnell, W., Galloway .. .. 720 777 McElroy, A., and Miss A. Corson, Clyde .. 3,921 3,840 McGinnis, J. A., Alexandra .. .. 524 515 McGinnis, M. P., Alexandra .. .. 173 224 Mcintosh, Alexander F., Moa Creek .. 2,147 2,233 Mcintosh, James K., Poolburn .. .. 1,220 1,240 Mcintosh, Mrs. Marion A. T., Alexandra .. 195 326 Mcintosh, R. A., Moa Creek, Central Otago 2,360 2,140 Mcintosh, Robert, Chatto Creek .. .. 844 944 Mcintosh, W. K, Poolburn .. .. 1,015 1,041 McLelland, L. J., Poolburn .. .. 831 772 McLennan Bros., Moa Creek .. .. 5,655 6,633 McMillan, W., Cromwell .. .. 5 1 545 5,888 McVeigh, Mrs. B. C., Alexandra .. .. 306 51 Mead, A., Hawea Flat .. .. .. 1,668 1,753 Meade, Thomas, Poolburn .. .. 194 240 Middleton, D. S., Northburn, Cromwell .. 3,577 3,881 Mitchell and Ree, Cromwell .. .. — 51 Mills, G. W., Hawea Flat .. .. — 50 Moodie and Bolton, Lowburn Ferry .. 141 123 Mooney, J., Clyde .. .. .. — 142 Mooney, P. M., Cromwell .. .. — 287 Moran, Dan, Lauder .. .. .. 563 640 Moran, E. J., Omakau .. .. .. 872 1,217 Moran, J., Omakau .. .. .. — 106 Moran, T. F., Lauder .. .. .. 415 422 Morris, C. J., Albertown .. .. 302 271 Morris, Dr. G. A., and Son, Pembroke .. 5,037 5,674 Munro, Hector, Lindis Pass .. .. 2,269 2,380 Munro, Kenneth, Tarras .. .. 330 352 Munro, S., Tarras .. .. .. 2,220 2,142 Murdock, Joseph, Mt. Albert, Makarora .. 4,351 4,151 Naylor, G., Omakau .. .. .. 2,235 3,510 f

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Vincent County—continued. Naylor, Joseph, Matakanui .. .. 85 Nil Naylor, W. D., Lindis Crossing (private bag), 3,493 3,790 Cromwell Neville, J. W., Moa Creek .. .. 1,749 2,122 Neville, Mrs. Jane, Moa Creek .. .. 843 969 Neville, Robert, Tawhiti, Roxburgh .. 836 1,094 Neville, W. R., Moa Creek .. .. 834 924 Nicholson, I. and A., Moa Creek .. .. 2,457 2,775 Nieolson, W., Poolburn .. .. 821 Nil Noble, William, Alexandra .. .. 874 1,352 Noone, Charles, Poolburn .. .. 1,587 1,909 Olliver, J. R., Lindis Crossing .. .. 204 205 O'Malley, J. (rural delivery), Cromwell .. 1,247 2,000 Otago Central Fruitlands (Limited), Fruit- 622 695 lands Parcell, J. P., Bannookburn .. .. 55 170 Parcell, P. M., Bannockburn .. .. —• 78 Partridge, G., Cromwell .. .. 188 181 Partridge, J. P. (rural delivery), Cromwell 824 1,020 Partridge, W., Cromwell .. .. 99 220 Paterson, W. G., Hawea Flat .. .. 830 1,180 Pearee, R. G., Pembroke .. .. — 246 Percy, James, Matakanui .. .. 542 448 Perriam, Henry (rural delivery), Cromwell.. 1,130 1,150 Philips, Robert A., Tarras .. .. 1,705 1,598 Pitches, A. E., Ophir .. .. .. 344 518 Poole, F. J., Makarora .. .. .. 300 Nil Pringle, Sam, Hawea Flat .. .. — 139 Radford, J., Cromwell .. .. .. —• 267 Rahill, Patrick, Fruitlands .. .. 127 68 Read, Thomas, Omakau .. .. 740 530 Redhead, R. G. (rural delivery), Cromwell " 224 522 Reid, W., Cromwell .. .. .. 314 444 Reid, W. P., Poolburn .. .. .. — 724 Richardson, H. A., Omakau .. .. — 553 Ritchie, David, Bannockburn .. .. 218 232 Ritchie, James (Executors of), Shannon 520 332 Farm, Cromwell Ritchie, James, jun., Bannockburn .. 3,463 4,315 Ritchie, J. S., Cromwell .. .. 350 323 Ritchie, Malcolm, Cromwell .. .. 1,129 1,060 Rivers, George, Alexandra .. .. — 167 Rowe, N. J., Cromwell .. .. .. 282 328 Rowley, J. C. F., Hawea Flat .. .. 5,216 5,924 Rowley, J. C. F., " Maryland," Hawea Flat 890 907 Ruflell, C. H. (rural delivery), Cromwell .. 100 160 Ruflell, E. H. (Estate of), Cromwell .. 333 487 Rutherford, H. and W. J., "More Bottle," 490 417 Poolburn Rutherford, H. R. and W. J., Poolburn .. | 546 647 Rutherford, W. D., Clyde .. .. j 150 150 Ryan, L., Galloway .. .. .. 376 60 Samuel, W. and T., Lauder .. .. 2,025 3,189 Saunders, J. C., Alexandra .. .. 7,971 6,945 Saunders, T. W., Alexandra .. . 2,468 2,510 Scott, George, Lowburn Ferry .. .. — 209 Scott, Fred, Tarras .. .. .. — 222 Scoular, A. C., Matakanui Station, Omakau 7,000 7,817 Simes, H. A., Omakau .. .. .. 947 701 Sinnamon, A. D., Poplburn .. .. 2,015 1,844 Sinnamon, Albert, Poolburn .. .. 863 972 Sinnamon, Miss Martha E., Poolburn .. 352 289 Sloan, John (Estate of), Poolburn .. 1,070 1,031 Small, Leonard, Hawea Flat (rural delivery), 131 92 Cromwell Smith, C. H., Maungawera .. .. 9,178 9,334 Smith, J., jun., Mount Barker, Pembroke .. 900 700 Smith, J. F., Cromwell .. .. .. 644 1,080 Smith, T. (rural delivery), Cromwell .. 242 227 Smith, Thomas, Bannockburn .. .. 550 586 Spain, C. J„ Clyde .. .. .. 4,500 4,360 Spain, Eric, Galloway Station, Galloway .. 5,050 5,218 Spain, S. A. (Estate of), Box 56, Alexandra 4,915 5,935 Spain, V. S„ Alexandra.. .. .. 4,400 4,263 Spain, W. H. (Lowburn Property), Cromwell 250 65 Spain, William H. (Gorge Property), Crom- 1,840 2,533 well Stacpoole, R. W. (rural delivery), Cromwell 1,061 1,130 Stafford, J. J., Ophir .. .. .. 311 375 Stafford, Mrs. Lina, Ophir .. .. 1,780 1,949 Stevenson, J., jun., Lindis Crossing .. — 57 Stewart, John, and Son, Moa Creek .. 2,538 2,109 Stokes, H., and Sons (rural delivery), Crom- 2,539 4,334 well Stokes, H. L. (rural delivery), Cromwell .. 1,797 Nil

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Vincent County—continued. Stuart, James, Moa Creek .. .. 919 873 Swann, J. (rural delivery), Cromwell .. 532 622 Symes, R. L., Fruitlands .. .. — 170 Symons, Mrs. Agnes, Galloway .. .. — 489 Taylor Bros., Hawea Flat .. .. 3,420 4,000 Taylor, J., Queensbury-Wanaka Road .. — 23 Taylor, W. J., Makarora .. .. 5,995 6,000 Terrace Orchard Company, Alexandra .. 478 629 Thomas, W., Cromwell .. .. .. 132 130 Thompson, J. R., Queensberry Hills (private 2,043 2,797 bag), Cromwell Tibbitts, H. F., Fruitlands .. .. 218 217 Todd, B. A., Fruitlands .. .. 1,133 Nil Tohill, Roderick, Post-office, Galloway .. 3,891 3,386 Towan Bros., Cromwell .. .. 906 805 Trevathan, Geo., (rural delivery), Cromwell 466 434 Truesdale, James H., Omakau .. .. 836 974 Turnbull, A. S., Galloway Flat .. .. 47 72 Urquhart, Donald, Hawea Flat .. .. 253 124 Waide, P. G., Tarras .. .. .. —• 200 Wallace, James, Clyde .. .. .. 2,003 1,890 Wallington, C. E., Omahau .. .. 354 435 Wardle, H. M., Cromwell .. .. 87 65 Watkins, C. F., Hawea Flat .. .. 794 1,364 Webb, J. R., Cromwell .. .. .. 94 106 Webster, R., Moa Creek .. .. 850 653 White, C., Omakau ... .. .. 1,045 1,377 Williamson, J., Moa Creek .. .. 861 813 Williamson, Mrs. M. (rural delivery), Crom- 220 185 well Wilson, A. M., Clyde .. .. .. 82 75 Wilson, Frederick, Omakau .. .. 1,313 1,317 Wilson, H. D., Slogarie, Ida Valley .. — 829 Wilson, H. G., Omakau .. .. 750 841 Wilson, James, Slogarie, Ida Valley .. 808 Nil Wilson, John, Lauder .. .. .. 5,778 4,600 Wood, Arthur, Lowburn Ferry .. .. 376 407 Young, Nelson (Limited), Tarras.. .. 2,100 1,300 Young, N. J., Tarras .. .. .. 2,440 2,300 Young, William, Tarras .. .. 1,840 1,962 403,239 425,691 WAIHEMO COUNTY (In Dunedin Subdivision). Ballingal, John A., Palmerston .. .. 539 549 Bayley, F. (Estate of), (per F. Cousins), — 1,455 Morrison's Bayly, Mrs. E. M., Morrison's .. .. 1,575 1,455 Bell, A. D. (private bag), Waihemo, Palmers- 14,527 16,060 ton Berkley, C. S. J., Hyde.. .. .. 1,471 1,852 Berkley, S. S. and H., Box 4, Hyde .. 1,512 1,544 Bowker, T. B., Dunback .. .. 3,679 2,831 Bryce, R., Palmerston .. .. .. 11 46 Burgess, J. and D., Glenpark, Palmerston.. 1,421 1,468 Callaghan, P. J., Glenpark, Palmerston .. 2,178 1,978 Campbell, F. H., Dunback .. .. 93 184 Chalmers, D. A., Palmerston .. .. 834 675 Chalmers, James, Palmerston .. .. 1,292 1,243 Chalmers, Robert, Palmerston .. .. 339 Nil Chapman, J. (private bag), Palmerston .. 6,279 5,818 Chapman, W. T., and Sons, Dunback .. 510 510 Chisholm, Bros., Palmerston .. .. 778 1,055 Chisholm, James, Palmerston .. .. 621 475 Collins, F. G., Meadowbank, Palmerston .. 719 698 Clark, George, Moonlight .. .. 2,170 2,087 Clarke, Mrs. E. H., Palmerston .. .. 771 701 Clearwater, J. W., Goodwood .. .. 123 77 Connolly, T. R., Hyde .. .. .. 783 1,095 Cook, James Glenpark, Palmerston .. 94 433 Coutts, George, Palmerston .. .. 754 778 Coutts, Mrs. C., Palmerston .. .. 698 746 Craig, A., Palmerston .. .. .. 181 163 Craig, G. L., Glenpark .. .. .. 234 269 Craig, J., Glenpark .. .. .. 843 953 Cumming, Geo., Palmerston .. .. 108 75 Currie, G., Hyde .. .. .. 1,185 1,220 Deem, F. W., Dunback .. .. 163 326 Douglas Bros., Green Valley, Palmerston .. 2,352 1,645 Dreaver, Donald, Palmerston .. .. 612 497 Elston, S. G., Palmerston .. .. 327 426 Finnie, D. H., Moonlight .. .. 472 621 Fleming, Anthony, Palmerston .. .. 469 455

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Waihemo County—continued. Freeland Bros., Morrison's .. .. 7,424 7,607 Galloway, G. F., Palmerston .. .. — 65 Gifford, Thomas (Estate of), (o/o W. Hanlon, 1,348 1,301 Manager), Dunback Gilbert, W., Moonlight .. .. .. 333 499 Griffin, C. E., Macrae's Flat .. .. •— 97 Gnffie, D. and J., Palmerston .. .. 245 206 Harvie, A., Moonlight .. .. .. 1,680 1,602 Hay, C. S. (Executors of), (o/o F. Hay), 3,889 4,061 Macrae's Flat Hay, J. E., Macrae's Flat .. .. 1,234 1,186 Hay, William C., Moonlight .. .. 648 759 Hayes, Frank, Moonlight .. .. 577 763 Hayes, John, Moonlight .. .. 593 651 Hefferman Bros., Moonlight .. .. 739 736 Hefferman, Martin Joseph, Moonlight .. 510 510 Hewett, S. C., Dunbaok .. .. 1,108 1,119 Hughes, J., Meadowbank, Palmerston .. 678 659 Innes, Alex, Macrae's Flat .. .. — 104 Ireland Bros., Goodwood .. .. 1,099 Nil Tsbister, W., Palmerston .. .. 629 882 Jamieson, Richard, Stoneburn .. .. 1,632 1,717 Johnston, Robert, Stoneburn .. .. 298 421 Johnstone. J. A., Palmerston .. .. 3,235 3,325 Jones, Oscar, Box 50, Palmerston .. 123 278 Jones, Philip, Glenpark, Palmerston .. 147 316 Kelly, E. G. T., Dunback .. .. 1,216 1,270 Kershaw, H., Glenpark, Palmerston .. 25 Nil Ledingham, P. and G., Stoneburn .. 1,113 1,271 Matheson, Mrs. Anna, Palmerston .. 568 583 Matheson, R., Morrison's .. .. 1,200 Nil Matheson, William, Morrison's .. .. — 1,067 Mathewson, W. M., Kokonga .. .. — 754 McCabe, J. L., Palmerston .. .. 1,301 2,000 McCabe, M. J., Morrison's .. .. 609 396 McElwee, W., Palmerston .. .. 100 100 McGregor, Charles, Palmerston .. . . 630 745 McKnight, D., Palmerston .. .. 844 807 McLaren, A., Goodwood .. .. 467 614 MeLeod, Alex., Glenpark .. .. 497 552 McLew, E. T., Morrison .. .. 1,520 Nil McLew, J., and Sons, Dunback .. .. 2,658 3,072 McLew, J., jun., Morrison's .. .. 507 1,890 McPherson, James H., Palmerston .. 336 428 McRae, Alexander, Hyde .. .. 1,620 1,665 Miller, James, S., Palmerston .. .. 982 1,889 Mills, Mrs. M., Macrae's Flat .. .. 789 931 Mowat, William (Estate of), Dunback .. 54 52 Munro, Donald, Box 41, Palmerston .. 571 652 Nickols, A. C., Makero .. .. .. — 80 Nimmo, A., Taieri Peak, Palmerston .. 1,812 1,799 Nolan, D. J., Moonlight ... .. — 348 Nolan, Mrs. Mary (Estate of), Moonlight .. 338 Nil O'Connell, K., Macrae's Flat .. .. 1,777 1,783 O'Connell, James, Macrae's Flat.. .. 2,143 2,035 Oliver, H., Palmerston .. .. .. 197 262 O'Neill, H., Palmerston.. .. .. 558 505 Parkhill, A., Dunback .. .. .. —• 52 Peddie, T. M., Green Valley .. .. 1,470 1,457 Philip. G. P., Palmerston .. .. 1,877 2,247 Philip, John, Palmerston .. .. 2,000 2,000 Pilbrow, T. H., Glenpark .. .. 2,609 2,671 Pile, F. W., Box 404, Dunedin .. .. 2,435 2,557 Pirie, G. and E., Palmerston .. .. 749 750 Power, Martin, Palmerston .. .. 130 130 Preston, J. H., Goodwood .. .. 829 1,007 Pringle, James O. and F., Green Valley .. 1,263 1,274 Pullar, W. G., Palmerston .. .. 98 103 Purvis, Alexander, Dunback .. .. 563 565 Purvis, John, Palmerston .. .. 510 550 Ramsay, T., Hyde .. .. .. 948 914 Reid, James, Palmerston .. .. 29 Nil Ritchie, W. and D., Dunback .. .. 356 435 Robbie, J. A., Meadowbank, Palmerston .. 622 733 Robinson, Mrs. J. B., Macrae's Flat .. 469 510 Ross, David, Palmerston .. .. 4,038 4,043 Ross, G., Ardlui, Palmerston .. .. 259 312 Ross, Hugh, Palmerston .. . . 237 257 Roy Bros., Moonlight .. .. .. 1,060 1,210 Roy, George, Moonlight .. .. 703 913 Service, James, Palmerston .. .. 220 300 Sheat, H. S., Palmerston .. .. 1,742 2,424 Sim, James, Moonlight .. .. .. 893 1,023 Smith, R. L., Palmerston .. .. 441 489

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Waihemo County—continued. Stanley, B. (Estate of), (c/o Stanley and 1,240 1,219 Stanley), Macrae's Flat Stanley, Edward, Dunback .. .. 589 657 Stenhouse, James, Palmerston .. .. 614 807 Stevenson, H. S., Hyde .. .. .. 1,631 1,828 Stone, George, Dunback .. 1,084 1,071 Sutherland, F. D., Stoneburn .. .. 1,036 964 Sutherland, G. A., Macrae's Flat .. 3,389 3,402 Sutherland, Mrs. Marion, Goodwood .. 370 448 Sutherland, R. H., Palmerston .. .. — 138 Thomas, Albert, Glenpark .. . . 176 191 Todd, R. P., Green Valley .. .. 803 1,056 Wilson, W. M., Glenpark, Palmerston .. 424 367 Wright, Alex., Palmerston .. • ■ 350 322 Wright, Henry, Box 53, Palmerston .. 305 . 478 Wright, John, Palmerston .. ■ . 69 78 141,948 150,829 WAIKOUAITI COUNTY (In Dunedin Subdivision). Aitcheson, G. L. G., Post-office, Hillgrove.. 1,049 1,018 Aitcheson, Thomas and A., Waikouaiti .. 1,220 1,218 Allan, John, Merton .. .. ■. 30 27 Alleock Bros., Waikouaiti .. .. 697 782 Baird, D., Purakanui .. .. .. — 80 Bannatyne, Mrs. Ellen, Waikouaiti .. 1,687 1,670 Bodkin, J. E., Evansdale .. .. 1,068 1,174 Bennett, E. J. and Mrs. B., Purakanui .. 73 Nil Bennett, H. L., Seacliff .. .. — 46 Box, H. W., Port Chalmers .. .. 36 38 Bray, S., Waikouaiti .. .. .. 1,400 1,214 Brenssell, J., Waitati .. .. .. — 103 Brightling Bros., Merton .. .. 3,410 3,442 Broad, E. S., Waikouaiti .. .. 574 Nil Buckland, Mrs. Annie (c/o J. M. Nieol, 10,900 10,840 Manager), Waikouaiti Carey, C. H., Port Chalmers, Lower Harbour 52 45 Cassey, G., and Miller, Sawyer's Bay .. 204 122 Clark, Arch., Waitati .. .. . • 55 138 Clarke, G. L. L., Woodhaugh .. .. 480 510 Collins, B. and F., Palmerston .. .. 1,362 1,395 Collins, Pat., Mihiwaka .. .. — 130 Collins, P. M., Palmerston .. .. 3,611 3,867 Coughlan, W., Palmerston .. .. 1,459 1,161 Coutts Bros., Riverbank, Palmerston .. 1,365 1,250 Davidson, F. P., North Dunedin .. — 131 Dempster, A., jun., Flag Swamp .. 1,772 1,698 Dempster, J. R., Waikouaiti .. .. 56 97 Diack, J. C., Waikouaiti .. .. 334 295 Donaldson, A., Waikouaiti .. .. 52 66 Donaldson, John, Double Hill, Waitati .. 103 81 Douglas, A. W. (Hayward's Point Property), 934 966 c/o P.O. Box 700, Dunedin Douglas, A. W. "Roundhill," c/o P.O. 2,750 ; 3,575 Box 700, Dunedin Douglas, A. W.,Tumai Estate,c/o P.O. Box 3,580 | 3,069 700, Dunedin Douglas, O. (Estate of), "Eldorado," c/o 1,890 2,390 P.O. Box 700, Dunedin Driver, C., Mihiwaka .. .. .. 77 153 Driver, F., Purakanui .. .. • • 102 108 Driver, F., jun., Mihiwaka .. .. — 173 Driver, T., Purakanui .. .. • • 80 99 Fell, A., Waikouaiti .. .. .. 441 257 Fell, B. W., Waikouaiti.. .. .. 125 97 Ferguson, D. K., Warrington .. .. — 274 Fisher, H., Sawyer's Bay .. .. 108 Nil Forrestor, W., North-east Valley.. .. Ill 10 Fry, H. E., Waikouaiti .. .. 85 71 Galbraith, John, Waikouaiti .. .. 240 237 Gardiner, W. A., Warrington .. .. 365 282 Gilchrist, Charles, Waikouaiti .. .. 418 391 Gilmore Bros., Evansdale .. 2,680 2,731 Gooch, A. L., Mihiwaka . . • • 162 148 Graham, A., Purakanui .. . . 82 79 Greaves, W. B. L., Mihiwaka .. .. — 123 Green, W., Mount Cargill .. .. 8 Nil Hadfield, C., Musselburgh Rise, Dunedin . . 1,020 Nil Hagan, Samuel, Waikouaiti .. ■ . 174 146 Hall, C. H., Waikouaiti.. .. .. 169 143 Hallum, C. W., Waikouaiti .. .. 835 896 Hammond, Richard H., Evansdale .. 492 394

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Waikotjaiti County—-continued. Heckler, Arthur, Waikouaiti .. .. 778 718 Heffernan Bros., Moonlight .. .. 913 Nil Heffernan, D., Moonlight .. .. — 1,041 Heffernan, John T., Moonlight .. .. 2,114 2,220 Hodgson, J., Sawyer's Bay .. .. 116 160 Hodgson, W. H., Mihiwaka .. .. 106 83 Holland, G. H., Waitati .. .. — 63 Hudson, G. K., Palmerston .. .. 2,130 2,100 Tnglis, A. C., Warrington .. .. 112 394 Ireland Bros., Goodwood .. .. — 1,549 •Jackson, J. A., Waikouaiti .. .. I 1,462 862 Kane, B., Merton .. .. .. 479 494 Lang, J., Waikouaiti .. .. .. 135 143 Lee, William, Flag Swamp, Waikouaiti .. 536 380 Macaulay, John, Flag Swamp, Waikouaiti 522 507 Mackenzie, K., Port Chalmers .. .. 162 223 Maguire, P. G., Box 33, Palmerston .. 66 Nil Malloch, David, Waikouaiti .. .. 3,181 2,711 Mathieson, A., Port Road, Port Chalmers .. : 112 122 McCallum, C. T., Flag Swamp .. .. 150 150 MeCallum, F., Goodwood .. .. — 462 McCalman, D., Haywards Point .. .. 326 256 McDonald, D., Waikouaiti .. .. 660 530 McDonald, R., Mihiwaka .. .. 72 76 McGrath, John, Waikouaiti .. .. 177 538 McGregor, D., Waikouaiti .. .. 330 320 McLeod, G., Mihiwaka .. .. .. 188 10 Melville, P., Mihiwaka .. .. .. 50 98 Mental Hospital, Seacliff .. .. 427 735 Orbell, Mrs. Catherine, Waikouaiti .. 96 83 Payne, G. D., Waikouaiti .. .. 1,930 1,930 Payne, J. and M., Waikouaiti .. .. — 589 Payne, M. P., Waikouaiti .. .. — 1,027 Preston, John, Flag Swamp .. .. 4,752 4,499 Puddy, J. J., Waikouaiti .. .. 316 678 Porteous, G., Warrington .. .. 154 326 Quelch, E., Waikouaiti .. .. 398 330 Reid and McCutcheon, Waikouaiti .. — 599 Ritchie, A., Evansdale .. .. .. — 192 Rochfort, J., Evansdale .. .. 98 102 Rollins, A., Stoney Hill, Waikouaiti .. 707 695 Ross, Ian, Waikouaiti .. .. .. 1,640 1,492 Shields, George, Evansdale .. .. — 17 Scott, E. H., Merton .. .. .. .386 428 Smith, Arthur, Sawyer's Bay .. .. — 29 Stewart, D., Seacliff .. .. .. — 72 Storey, A., Evansdale .. .. .. — 62 Sutherland, A., Waikouaiti .. .. 1,895 1,600 Sutherland, R. H., Palmerston .. .. 138 Nil Toomey, Patrick, Waikouaiti .. .. 2,470 3,064 Townsend, A. R., Waikouaiti .. .. 1,122 1,120 Townsend, J. A., Waikouaiti .. .. 1,335 720 Townsend, J. A., jun., Waikouaiti .. 796 1,467 Vanes, Samuel, Waikouaiti .. 316 312 Walker, A. E., Goodwood .. .. 155 110 Walker Bros. (J. A. and W.), Flag Swamp 750 825 Walker, P., Box 62, Palmerston .. 722 418 Ward, F. H. (Executors of), (c/o D. W. 1,286 1,110 Mallock, Manager), Waikouaiti Warren, J. C., Waitati .. .. 408 Nil White, A. T., Waitati .. .. .. 222 202 White, And., Mihiwaka.. .. .. 217 275 White, H. J., Seacliff .. .. .. 164 164 White, J. M., Merton .. .. .. 509 392 White, W., Seacliff .. .. .. 75 110 Wilkinson, S., Moonlight .. .. 1,151 1,635 Wilson, A., Evansdale .. .. .. 133 153 Woods, Arthur, Longbush, Waikouaiti .. 1,676 1,294 Woods, Arthur, Mount Watkins, Waikouaiti 1,828 1,909 93,126 96,425 TAIERICOUNTY (In Dunedin Subdivision). Allen, R. F., Middlemarch .. .. 263 201 Anderson, C., and Lyttle, S. A., Outram .. 1,250 1,302 Anderson, J., Middlemarch .. .. 2,293 Nil Anderson, P. McN., Middlemarch .. 1,893 2,139 Armitage, J., Green Island .. .. — 65 Armstrong, A. S., East Taieri .. .. 2,640 2,713 Aslin and Brown (c/o J. A. Ferguson), Wood- — 305 side Atkinson, F. H. (Yellow Hill), Middlemarch 2,461 2,953

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Taieri County—continued. Aubrey, J. F., Clark's .. .. .. 2,260 2,308 Barry, J. H. L., Clark's.. .. .. 1,494 1,338 Bathgate, A., Outram .. .. .. 140 480 Baxter, Archibald, Kuri Bush .. .. 148 80 Beat-tie, J. M., Middlemarch .. .. — 917 Beattie, Robert, and Son, Middlemarch .. 861 Nil Bennett, W., Middlemarch .. .. 445 483 Black, E. (rural delivery), Outram .. 144 119 Blackie, W., Mosgiel .. .. .. — 150 Blair, J. W., Outram .. .. .. 1,659 2,613 Bodkin, J. F., Hyde .. .. .. 1,019 Nil Botting, R., 38 Gladstone Road, Dunedin.. 188 963 Boyd, H„ Mosgiel .. .. .. 1,294 1,248 Boyd, P., Hindon Station, Hindon .. 4,407 4,722 Braithwaite, H. E. (c/o C. C. Scott, Henley) 1,200 1,005 Bray and Templeton, Middlemarch .. 1,874 1,910 Brensell Bros., Outram .. .. .. — 669 Brooks, H. W., Outram .. .. — 484 Brown, James, Henley .. .. .. — 454 Brown R., Middlemarch .. .. 242 922 Bruce, W. W., Momona .. .. — 108 Bryant, W., Otokia .. .. . • 436 209 Burnet, A. and W., Middlemarch .. 435 355 Burns, K. B., Sutton .. .. .. 1,647 1,846 Butler, Mrs. A., Clark's .. .. — 1,262 Butler, John, Clark's .. .. .. 1,416 Nil Cameron, Alexander, Outram .. .. 5 Nil Cameron, Donald, Middlemarch .. .. 1,610 1,585 Cameron, Ewen, Middlemarch .. .. 1,994 2,887 Cameron, J., Sutton .. .. .. — 950 Cameron, W. P., Hindon .. .. 425 Nil Campbell, D. and J., Henley .. .. 861 1,140 Campbell, John, Momona .. .. 10 674 Carr, H. W., Woodside .. .. .. 49 69 Carruthers, A., Ngapuna .. .. 1,841 2,653 Carruthers, T., Middlemarch .. .. 653 1,531 Cole, William, Middlemarch .. .. 128 115 Costello, M., Otokia .. .. .. —- 50 Cotterell, B., Middlemarch .. .. — 297 Coughlan Bros., Mosgiel .. .. 1,360 1,472 Craig, G. H., Mosgiel .. .. .. — 78 Craighead, D. B., Middlemarch .. .. 478 765 Cullen, Robert, East Taieri .. .. 737 819 Cuttance Bros., Maungatua .. .. 80 545 Dallas, W. William, Mount Stoker, Middle- 1,861 1,908 march Davidson, Mrs. C., Brighton .. .. 8 7 Dawson, J., Sutton .. .. .. — 217 Dawson, James, Middlemarch .. .. — 224 Deans, John, sen., Lee Stream .. .. 973 944 Dodd, William, Moonlight .. .. 500 840 Docherty, E. J., Sutton .. .. — 269 Doherty, Francis, Balmoral Farm, Outram 476 476 Doherty, Francis, Leeside, Outram .. 1,038 1,268 Douglas, A. W., Chain Hills (c/o P.O. Box 440 332 700, Dunedin) Doull, Alexander F., Henley .. .. 1,061 886 Drennan, Hugh, Lee Stream . . .. 1,935 2,092 Drummond, D. K., Sutton .. .. 478 Nil Dunedin City Abattoirs .. .. — 1,800 Dunery, James, East Taieri .. .. 746 Nil Dunery, James, Rock and Pillar .. .. 8,296 Nil Edgar, G. M. and W. G., Hindon .. — 710 Elliott, John S., Middlemarch .. .. 953 1,615 Femie, J., Hindon .. .. .. — 459 Findlay, C.," Grassyards," Mosgiel .. 284 347 Findlay, C., "Rannock," Mosgiel.. •• 3,154 3,508 Finnie, David, jun., Sutton .. .. 552 540 Finnie, E., Fairfield .. .. .. — 68 Finnie, Thomas, Fairfield .. .. 277 302 Fisher, George D. McN., Middlemarch .. 432 190 Flamank, C. O., Pukerangi .. .. 983 1,021 Ford, D., Allanton .. .. • • — 230 Fowler, J. A., Mosgiel .. .. ■ ■ 427 487 Fraser, John, Berwick .. .. .. 200 343 Freeman, James (Executors of), (c/o Frede- 847 1,072 rick Freeman), Green Island Gallagher, D., Middlemarch .. .. — 346 Gardner, J. P., Green Island . . .. 175 174 Gawn, Thomas J., Mosgiel .. 537 610 Geary, Thomas, Henley .. .. — 230 Geeves, J. W., Kuri Bush .. .. 115 121 Gibson, P. and R., North Taieri .. . . 537 1,000 Gilmour, N. H., The Reefs .. .. — 1,609

No. of Sheep on April 30,1 April 30, 1927. 1928. Taieri County—continued. Gillespie, A., Momona .. .. .. — 10 Glover, F. G., Middlemarch .. .. 2,226 2,322 Gow, James, Mosgiel .. .. . ■ 1,133 1,475 Graham, J. McQ., Silver Peak, Hindon 1,809 1,787 Railway Graham, J. W., Gordon Road, Mosgiel .. ISO 242 Graham, Murdoch (Estate of), Hindon Rail- 2,375 2,769 way Grant, Arthur, Wvlie's Crossing .. .. 279 476 Gregg, ,T. G., Kuri Bush .. .. 273 295 Grieve, A., Middlemarch . . .. 213 106 Guy, W., Middlemarch .. .. .. — 204 Hamilton, J., Outram .. .. ■ ■ 517 69 Hamilton, R. B., Wylie's Crossing .. 2,016 1,514 Harris, Mrs. Emma, Maungatua .. .. — 152 Harrison, M. F., Hindon .. 1,415 1,405 Hedge, I., Middlemarch .. .. — 200 Heenan Bros. (R. Heenan, Manager), 1,331 1,502 Berwick Heenan, E. P., Middlemarch .. : — 87 Heffernan, S. E., Rock and Pillar .. 2,153 1,929 Henderson, J., Middlemarch • .. .. 945 877 Henderson, W. D., Sutton .. .. 1,740 1,542 Hewson, E., Middlemarch .. .. 276 223 Higgie, A., Kuri Bush .. .. .. 81 62 Higgins, W., Middlemarch .. .. 210 250 Home, H. G., Henley .. .. .. 24 42 Howell, F., Rock and Pillar .. .. 1,238 Nil Howell, George, Middlemarch .. .. 61 Nil Howell, G. P., Middlemarch .. .. 1,376 1,602 Howell, J., Middlemarch .. .. 3,246 2,784 Howell, Mrs. M., Middlemarch .. .. — 17 Hughes, G., Wylie's Crossing .. .. 1,028 1,070 Irwen, B. S., Woodside .. .. — 31 Jaffray Bros., East Taieri .. .. 886 1,096 James, F., Middlemarch .. .. 1,052 822 James, J. I., Middlemarch .. .. 745 1,504 Johnson, S., Allanton .. .. .. — 34 Johnson, S., Sutton .. .. 1,193 1,222 Johnston, R. M., Sutton .. .. 1,316 1,954 Jones, J. E., and Son, Brighton .. .. — 398 Jones, William G. (private bag), Matarae .. 1,225 1,174 Jopp, A. A., Mount Allan (private bag) .. 2,574 2,634 Jopp, K., Pukerangi .. .. .. — 2,010 Jopp, W. A. T. (Executors of), (c/o C. 6,034 6,304 Robinson, Manager), Hindon Railway Keast, F. J., Middlemarch .. .. 18 Nil Keast, Mrs. Mary J., Middlemarch .. 306 306 Kennie, J., Otokxa .. .. .. 14 355 Kerr, John and Margaret, " Glen Vogen," 184 200 Middlemarch Kerr, Mrs. Margaret Jane, Middlemarch .. 306 Nil Kerr, Mrs. Margaret J., Glen Barr, Middle- 301 354 march Kidd, R., Sutton .. .. .. 1,395 1,595 Kinlock, W., Clark's .. .. .. 1,476 1,610 Kinsman, Edwin C., Matarae, Sutton .. 1,269 1,528 Kirk, Mrs. Georgina, Mosgiel .. 1,112 817 Kirkland, J. A., Middlemarch .. . . 507 757 Kirkland, J. B., Fairfield, via Dunedin . . 133 196 Kirkland, W., Mosgiel .. .. .. — 157 Kofoed, W. J., Outram .. .. .. 197 165 Lawson, J. N., Pukerangi .. .. 1,776 1,905 Leckie, J. C., Middlemarch .. .. 356 454 Leishman, D., North Taieri, Mosgiel .. 1,824 2,062 Leitch, P., jun., Kuri Bush .. .. — 243 Leslie, Robert, Middlemarch .. .. 436 Nil Lewin, J. H., Barewood, Pukerangi .. 1,974 j 2,066 Lister, M. J., Hindon Railway .. 1,291 { 1,198 Lister, P. J., Hindon .. .. .. 695 820 Lobb, Mrs. Jane, Brighton .. .. 147 161 Lowsley, S., Sutton .. .. .. •— 40 Lyders, H., jun., Fairsfield .. .. 47 Nil Macaulay, A. S., Middlemarch .. .. — 2,218 Macaulay, Mrs. M., Middlemarch .. 2,131 Nil Macdonald, H. J. P., Hindon . . . . 198 254 Macdonald, John, Hindon .. .. 1,209 1,220 MacKay, W. G., Berwick .. . . 11 82 Mann, A., jun., Momona .. .. — 81 Marshall, McK., Kuri Bush . . 663 ! 620 Marshall, P. M., Momona .. .. — i 35 Marshall, R. M., Outram .. .. — 234 Marshall, W. J., Berwick . . . . 496 969 Mason, W. D., Middlemarch .. .. — j 444

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30 1927. 1928. Taieri County—continued. Matheson, A. ID., Willow Creek, Middlemarch 140 348 Matheson, A. McK., Rock and Pillar .. — 692 Matheson, 1)., Middlemarch .. .. 7,701 7,429 Matheson, M. A., Rock and Pillar .. — 3,031 McClintock and Son (per ffm. McClintock), 637 748 Rock and Pillar McDairmid, Mrs. M„ Woodside .. .. — 264 McDiarmid, W. P., Roseneath, Woodside . . 354 Nil McDonald, A., Clark's .. .. .. 2,598 2,525 McDonald Bros., Hindon .. .. 415 585 McDonald, Mrs. A., MoBgiel .. .. 293 282 McFadyen, P., Middlemarch . . .. 100 282 McHardy, James, Sutton .. .. 486 1,322 Mcintosh, H., Taieri Mouth .. .. 59 59 MeKinnon, A., Middlemarch .. .. 6,000 6,905 McLeod, James. Mosgiel .. . . 14 Nil McMaster, W. G., Fairfield .. .. 193 362 McMillan, A. and D., Pukerangi .. .. 2,267 Nil McRae, Donald, Sutton.. .. .. — 156 MeRae, Duncan (Executors of), Middlemarch 530 1,764 McRae, Duncan (Executors of). Middlemarch 3,125 3,078 Meiklejohn, A., Mosgiel.. .. .. 39 163 Miller, James (Estate of), Braemore Farm, 537 699 Maungatua Miller, John, Wairere, Maungatua .. 549 614 Milner, J. J., Mosgiel .. .. .. 294 239 Mitchell, C. W., Deep Stream .. .. — 1,521 Mitchell, H. E., Maungatua .. .. — 1,247 Mitchell, R., " Black Rock," Outram .. 1,912 2,100 Mitchell, Richard, Outram, Taieri Property 697 567 Mitchell, W. J., Hindon .. .. 605 Nil Moynihan, A., sen., Momona .. .. — 872 Moynihan, W., Middlemarch .. .. 1,935 2,163 Munro, Alexander, Berwick .. .. 108 147 Murdoch, Mrs. M., Kirk Hall, Mosgiel .. 30 65 Murdock, G. H., Hindon .. .. 1,116 1,030 Murray, John, Middlemarch .. .. . 414 451 Newman, W. G., Middlemarch .. .. — 117 Nichol, G., and Sons, Abbotsford Station, 9,827 9,585 Allanton Nichol, George, and Sons, Taurima, Allan- 746 1,641 ton Nimmo and Gow (private bag), Rocklands 17,883 18,900 Station Nimmo, John T„ Mosgiel .. .. 1,378 1,437 Norrish, R., Otokia .. .. '84 270 O'Leary, William, Henley .. .. — 100 O'Neill, C„ Sutton .. .. .. — 530 Orr, J. P. and J. B., Sutton .. .. 1,159 Nil Otago Preserving Company, Dunedin .. 542 311 Pacey, William, North Taieri Road ... '78 Nil Park, D. W., Outram .. .. .. 1,396 1,568 Paterson, C., sen., Middlemarch .. .. — 1,412 Paterson, Mrs. B., and Son, Middlemarch .. 1,452 Nil Paterson, T. D., Green Island Bush, c/o 277 324 Caversham Post-office Pattrick, George, Maungatua .. .. 454 335 Pugh, L. H., Duke's Road, Mosgiel .. — 173 Reid, F. D., Outram .. .. .. — 4,691 Reid, H., Berwick .. .. .. 4,354 4,371 Reid, H. V., Sutton .. .. .. — 1,306 Reid, J. M., Henley .. .. .. — 581 Reid, Niman, Outram .. .. .. 272 247 Reid, W. W. (Estate of), W. J., and F. IX, — 5,882 Harvey Flat, Woodside Renton, J. C., jun., Mosgiel .. .. — 62 Renwick, G., Middlemarch .. .. 1,103 1,222 Richards, W., Maungatua .. .. 37 30 Roberts, James A., Sutton .. .. 7,166 8,041 Robertson, A. J., Middlemarch .. .. 401 820 Robertson Bros., Middlemarch .. .. ■— 64 Robertson, William, Middlemarch .. 230 Nil Robson, A., Middlemarch .. .. — 285 Robson, W., Middlemarch ... .. 357 365 Rollinson, S., Halfway Busli .. .. — 19 Ross, T., Middlemarch .. .. .. 1,535 1,146 Russell, E. T., Woodside .. .. 23 20 Russell, Theo, Mosgiel .. .. .. — 196 Sare, K., Summers Hill, Middlemarch .. 1,700 1,850 Scorgie, Archie E., Lee Flat ,. .. 3,123 Nil Scott, Alexander, Green Island .. .. 582 396 Scott, Charles and Don, Berwick.. .. 75 94 Shennan, Robert, Berwick .. .. 260 334 Smeaton Bros., Mosgiel.. .. .. 212 268

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Taieri County—continued. Smillie, A. Y., Mosgiel .. .. .. 169 132 Smith, E. R., Outram .. .. .. -— 166 Speight, W. E., Hope Hill, Allanton .. 1,789 2,021 Spencer, A. G., Berwick .. .. ■— 40 Spratt, J. A., Sutton .. .. .. 847 816 Spratt, J. R., Sutton .. .. .. 1,115 1,252 Steven, A., Otokia .. .. .. 568 Nil Stevenson, George, East Taieri .. ;. •— 59 Stoddart, S. L., Mosgiel .. .. — 112 Sullivan, William C., Lee Stream, Outram .. 1,447 1,437 Sutherland, John, Momona .. .. — 149 Taylor, D. F. C., Sutton .. .. — 906 Terry, George, Sutton .. .. .. 51 180 Thompson, James, Maungatua .. .. 714 964 Thompson, Richard J., Middlemarch .. 706 861 Thomson and Co., Wai Ronga, Mosgiel .. 767 888 Thomson, M. F. (W. G. Thomson, Manager), 1,263 1,316 Middlemarch Thomson, R., Maungatua, Otokia .. 521 574 Timms, Albert H., Woodside .. .. — 101 Tisdale, J., Ngapuna .. .. .. — 20 Tisdall, H., Middlemarch .. .. 197 422 Tisdall, R., Middlemarch .. .. 250 581 Tucker, F. R., Middlemarch .. .. 442 385 Turfus, James, Middlemarch .. .. — 138 Turnbull, John, Middlemarch .. .. j 1,117 1,177 Twelftree, Miss A., Berwick .. .. 46 86 Veale and Gilmour, Ardlin, The Reefs .. 1,874 Nil Wade, W. M., Sutton .. .. .. 969 937 Walker, J. J., Otokia .. .. .. 106 95 Ward, F. H., Middlemarch .. .. 345 342 Ward, William, sen., Middlemarch .. — 156 Waters, E., Middlemarch .. .. 1,875 1,862 Webb, G., Tiaoma (private bag), Dunedin 565 562 Welsh, G. F., Deep Stream, Outram .. 1,682 1,933 West, A., Brighton .. .. .. 168 187 Westwood, G., Brighton .. .. 25 26 White, J. R., Middlemarch .. .. — 148 Williamson, J. A., Wylie's Crossing • . . 520 468 Williams, W. S., Middlemarch .. .. 30 150 Wilson, J. R., Maungatua .. .. — 100 Withers, Jas., Maungatua .. .. 203 240 Wright, W., Mosgiel .. . • . . 123 178 Wyllie, James G., Outram .. .. 133 194 Young, George S., Sutton .. .. 1,586 1,582 Young, J. S. and A., Outram .. .. 1,074 Nil Young, John, Allanton .. .. .. — 306 Young, S. and A., Outram .. .. — 831 244,378 279,323 PENINSULA COUNTY (In Dunedin Subdivision). Allan, W. D., Portobello .. .. 1,884 2,086 Clark, H. and A., Portobello .. .. — 124 Clearwater, F. G., Poatiri .. .. 270 310 Clearwater, R. G., Portobello .. .. 407 427 Cross, C., Portobello .. .. .. 64 204 Cross, J., Portobello .. .. .. 263 352 Dick, A., sen., P.O. Box. 9, Portobello .. — 642 Douglas, Robert, Otakou .. .. 230 437 Douglass, A. W., Otakou, e/o J. Fry .. 539 996 Edmonds, T. S., Otakau .. .. — 104 Garr, James (Estate of), Pukehiki .. 191 Nil Geary, Martin, Portobello .. .. 173 254 Habershon, R. G., Portobello .. .. 170 Nil Karetai, Jos., Cape Saunders, Portobello .. 204 Nil Lewis, A. G., Portobello .. .. 84 193 Lewis, W. J., Portobello _ .. .. 391 287 Macandrew, J , Portobello .. .. 15 Nil Mathieson, J. L., Highcliff .. .. 804 575 McKay, D„ and Son, Portobello .. .. 250 258 Miller, R. C., Quarantine Island, Port — 78 Chalmers Murray, George, Portobello .. .. 244 408 Murray, William, Poatiri .. .. 128 136 North, 0., Portobello .. .. .. •— 81 Nyhon, D., Sandymount .. .. 300 540 Nyhon, J. J., Sandymount .. .. 1,481 2,030 Nyhon, M. H., Broad Bay .. .. 284 327 Paterson, Mrs. E. L., Portobello .. .. 490 530 Porterfield, A., Macandrew's Bay .. — 512 Riddell, J. A. G„ Portobello .. .. i 319 306 j Rodgers, A. E., Sandymount .. ,. ! — 40

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Peninsula County—continued. Sheppard, John William, Portobello . • 158 230 Taylor, D., Sandy mount .. .. — 378 Weipers, P., Sandy mount .. . . 154 157 Young Bros., Sandy mount .. .. 20 51 9,517 13,053 CLUTHA COUNTY (In Clutha Subdivision). Abernethy, J. A., Waipahi .. .. j 336 326 Abernethy, William, Houipapa .. .. 71 88 Adam, A., Owaka .. .. . • 114 173 Adams, Charles, Purakauiti, Ratanui .. | 42 j 78 Agnew, Robert, Kaihiku .. . . 134 186 Aitken, R., Waipahe .. .. .. — 3,568 Aitkenhead, J., Paretai .. . . 175 60 Aitkenhead, O. V., Paretai .. .. 204 174 Albrecht, V. J., Balclutha .. .. 90 39 Allan, J., Glenomaru .. .. • ■ 128 184 Allan, M., Ratanui .. .. .. 118 233 Allan, T., Arthurton .. .. .. 708 800 Allison, Andrew, Cheetwood, Puerua .. 310 365 Anderson, Alex., Hinahina .. .. 54 Nil Anderson, A. M., Clyde vale .. .. 966 784 Anderson, J., Popotunoa .. .. 717 722 Anderson, John, Ashley Downs, via Clinton 684 477 Anderson, J. W. H., Waipahi .. .. 1,534 1,550 Anderson, Mrs. M. A., Waiwera South .. 2,474 3,797 Andrew, R., Tahakopa .. .. .. 16 224 Andrews, J. P., Tahakopa .. .. 260 318 Arnold, Edgar, Tapanui .. .. 220 130 Arthur, C. N., Kamatoitai, Balclutha .. 29 27 Ashmore, C. 6., Owaka .. .. ■— 72 Ashmore, W., Ratanui .. .. .. 56 54 Bagrie, Thomas T., Waipahi .. .. 583 609 Bain, A., o/o James Bain .. ■. 88 Nil Bain, James Douglas, c/o Andrew Bain, 410 103 Tahatika Baird, James, Glenkenich, Kelso.. .. 617 777 Baker, D., Kahuika .. .. • ■ 132 100 Ball, I. J., Romahapa .. .. .. 99 80 Ballantyne, P. G., Clvdevale .. .. 269 540 Banks, James, Shirley, Christehureh (Clinton 607 Nil property) Barclay, John, and Son, Te Houka .. 1,261 1,108 Barr, Geo. McK., Owaka .. .. 123 102 Basset, S. K., Waitepeka .. .. 243 200 Bates, T., Houipapa .. .. .. 89 30 Baxter, W. A., Pomahaka .. ». 2,071 2,892 Bayley, F. W., Merino Downs . . .. 290 449 Bayno, N. S., Purekireki .. .. •— 104 Beattie, D., Tapanui .. .. .. 551 Nil Beattie, D. (Estate of), Tapanui .. .. — 762 Beattie, J., Kelso .... .. — 466 Beatty, T., Toiro .. . • •. 314 Nil Beatty, W., Puerua .. . • .. 738 708 Beecard, J. S., Arthurton .. .. 277 356 Begg, Mrs. G. C., Warepa . . . . 764 670 Behrens, William, Owaka .. .. 41 79 Bennett, C. R., Conical Hill .. .. 196 244 Benny, Henry, Wharetoa .. .. 2,475 2,677 Berney, James F., Owaka . . .. 51 20 Berney, R., sen., Owaka .. .. 254 93 Black, J., Wairuna .. .. ■■ 741 1,175 Black, John, Kelso .. .. •• 760 1,172 Black, John, Waipahi .. .. .. 178 162 Black, John, Waiwera South .. .. 311 195 Black, Mrs. Mary E., Waipahi .. .. 264 230 Black, Thomas, Waipahi .. .. 196 406 Black, W. (Estate of), Clinton .. .. 961 910 Blaikie, Hugh, Spring Park, Clinton .. 1,083 1,084 Blackio, Walter, jun., Ahuriri Flat .. 1,122 1,400 Blaikie, Hugh, Dalmore, Clinton .. 753 958 Blaikie, E. V., Clydevale .. .. 700 856 Blair, J., Ivakapuaka .. .. . . 325 636 Blowers, Mrs. C. M., Purekireki .. . . 325 102 Blue, Robert, Clinton .. .. .. 1,248 1,259 Body, C. W., Kelso .. .. .. 899 769 Botting, R., Te Houka .. .. .. 1,450 1,401 Boyd, E. B., Waiwera South .. .. 400 265 Bradfield, Felix A.. Riverside, Owaka .. 603 630 Bradfield, J., Owaka .. .. .. 417 669 Bradfield, William, Owaka .. .. 623 610

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Cltjtha County —continued. Briggans, D., Toiro .. .. .. 1,270 1,147 Broad, A. C., Waiwera South .. .. 933 887 Brock, H. R., Merino Downs .. .. 384 367 Brook, J, 0., Merino Downs .. .. 940 811 Brock, R., Merino Downs .. .. 824 898 Brown, A., YVaipahi .. .. .. 325 Nil Brown, E. R., Popotunoa, Clinton .. 774 889 Brown, George, jun., Wairuna, Clinton .. 372 282 Brown, J., Wairuna .. .. .. 350 335 Brown, James, Owaka .. .. ,. 96 74 Brown, J. and H., Owaka Valley .. 122 Nil Brown, Mrs. Jessie, Conical Hill, Waipahi 318 449 Brown, R., Clinton .. .. .. 647 687 Brown, R. J., Wairuna Settlement, Waipahi 1,650 1,230 Brownlie, Robert, Warepa .. .. 515 494 Bruce, J. S., Waikoikoi .. .. 305 392 Bryant, H. T., Owaka .. .. .. 311 440 Bryant, R., Owaka .. .. .. 28 31 Bryson, Thomas, Waipahi .. .. 350 545 Buchanan, Gilbert, Kelso .. .. 993 1,148 Bunn, E., Clydevale .. .. .. 2,123 1,775 Bunn, Mrs. A. E., Rongahere .. .. 766 1,064 Burgers, W. J., Tarara .. .. .. 320 293 Burnet, K. S., Clinton .. .. .. ■— 615 Burnett, John, Waikoikoi .. .. 1,092 942 Burnett, John and James, Waikoikoi .. 508 549 Burnett, N., Kelso .. .. .. 400 420 Burns, J. W., Conical Hills .. .. 350 335 Buttar, Thomas R., Clydevale .. .. 409 383 Byars, A. R., Merino Downs .. .. 713 1,015 Byers, Thomas, Kakapuaka .. .. 83 301 Caira, J., Te Hauka .. .. ... — 473 Calder, J. D., Ratanui .. .. .. 790 875 Calder, John, Ratanui .. .. .. 257 280 Caley, Mrs. Isabella, Purekireki .. .. 392 397 Caley, W. H., Tahatika .. .. 173 198 Callahan, J. H., Ratanui .. .. 132 123 Callander, H., Te Houka .. .. 123 187 Callendar, J. B., Tahatika .. .. 157 247 Callery, M. J., Pomabaka .. .. 523 607 Campbell, A., Waipahi .. .. .. 105 1 188 Campbell Bros., Nuggets Bay .. .. 64 206 Campbell, J. and R., Balclutha .. .. 618 864 Campbell, J. H., Houipapa .. .. 187 109 Canning Bros., Purekireki .. .. 560 469 Capon, G. C., Owaka Valley .. .. ■—■ 165 Carmody, T. J., Clydevale .. .. 423 690 Carruthers, Alexander, Taumata .. .. 2,021 2,070 Carruthers, George, Taumata .. .. 1,882 1,525 Carson, William, Conical Hill, Waipahi .. 222 182 Chalmers, Alex., Purekireki .. .. 10 Nil Chalmers, R. P., Ratanui .. .. 218 222 Chambers, Thomas, Chasland's .. .. 431 392 Chapman, Thomas, Clydevale .. .. 864 1,020 Charles, Joseph, Arthurton .. .. 459 378 Chittock, Charles, Waikoikoi .. .. 2,301 2,312 Chittock, F. H., Kelso .. .. .. 1,651 2,050 Christie, J. L., Puerua .. .. .. 30 57 Christie, John, Warepa .. .. 3,139 3,377 Clapperton, R. H, Owaka .. .. 220 316 Clare, M., Waipahi .. . . .. 700 849 Clark, Herbert, Kakapuaka .. .. j 455 j Nil Clark, P., Clinton .. .. .. 1,070 j 1,104 Clark, William, Kelso .. .. 1,155 1,409 Clarke, John, and Son, Clinton .. .. 1,626 ' 1,460 Clearwater, G, Ratanui .. .. 178 179 Cleghorn, James, Kelso .. .. 935 1,015 Clements, Stanley, Popotunoa .. .. 939 840 Clements, E. A., Pomahaka .. .. 221 750 Cockburn Bros., Te Houka .. .. 1,736 2,887 Collins, Robert H., Popotunoa .. . . 943 800 Conn, William, Waipahi . . . . 456 409 Connell, D., Owaka .. .. .. — 73 Cook, S. E., Tawanui .. .. . . — 713 Cooksley, H. D., Wharetoa . . 175 365 Cooper, J. M., Pounawca, Owaka . . 234 296 Cooper, S. and D., Waikoikai .. .. 561 523 Copland, George, Clinton .. .. — 2,354 Coppin Bros., Glenomaru .. . . 287 200 Corbett, Simon, Clinton.. .. .. 322 338 Coubrough, D., Kelso .. .. .. 1,040 1,369 Couston, Angus, Clinton .. .. 2,726 2,905 Couston, Edmund, Toiro .. .. 194 212 Couston, James, Ashley Downs .. .. 1 153 156

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No. of Sbeep on April 30, April 30, J 1927. 1928. Clutha County—continued. Couston, JI., Toito .. .. .. — 357 Craigie, William H., Owaka .. .. 812 710 Crawford, G., Waikoikoi .. .. 480 395 Crawford, James, Waikoikoi .. . . 877 688 Crawford, Joseph, Kelso .. . . 74 64 Crawford, P., Pomahaka .. .. 900 1,085 Crews, R., Owaka .. .. .. 18 Nil Cross, O. M., Warepa .. .. . . 668 712 Crossan, A., Kelso .. .. .. 1,063 1,710 Crossan, Duncan, Kelso.. .. .. 1,551 1,472 Crossan, Thomas, Kelso .. .. 785 1,005 Cruickshank, E., Rongahere . . . . 330 401 Cruiekshank, Mrs. Margaret S., Rongahere 219 294 Crump, Z. A., Kelso .. .. .. I 1,027 990 Cubitt, R., Tahatika .. .. .. 159 115 Cubitt, R., jun., Tahatika .. .. 227 269 Cullen Bros., Purekireki .. .. 1,445 1,469 Cumming, A., Pomahaka . . .. 405 450 Cumming, G. and J., Arthurton .. .. 740 614 Cunningham, T. and G., Waikaka Valley .. 568 817 Dale, Thos. H., Paretai .. . . 286 358 Dallas, Charles, " Rosemount," Te Houka 109 211 Dallas, David, Balelutha .. .. 533 395 Davidson Bros., Popotunoa .. .. 590 576 Davis, C., Waitepeka .. .. .. 16 24 j Dent, J. and G., Puerua .. .. 602 763 ! Diekison, R., Waitepeka .. .. 554 510 Divers, G. W., Wairuna .. .. 1,031 934 Divers, G. W. C., Clinton .. .. 909 765 Dolan, William, Waiwera South .. -. . 737 812 Dorman, W. D., Popotunoa .. .. — 1,613 Douglas, A., Waipahi .. .. .. — 1,007 Douglas, B. R., Clinton .. .. — 434 Dovey, G., Te Houka .. .. .. 854 785 Dovey, H., Waitepeka .. .. .. 260 174 Downie, W. E. D., Waitepeka . . .. 374 273 Drummond, J., Romahapa . . .. 84 Nil Duley, John, Owaka Valley . . .. 428 421 Duncan, James, Glenomaru . . .. 230 222 Dunlop, John, Tahakopa . . .. 59 49 Dunn, J. W., "Mount Pleasant," Waiwera 1,189 918 South Dynes, Adam, Farmer, Kelso .. .. 838 1,018 Dynes, John, Waikaka Valley .. .. 648 1,331 Eason, A. A., Pukekireki .. .. — 133 Eason, A. J., Owaka Valley .. .. — 51 Edgar, J. and J. D., Tapanui .. .. 1,801 1,604 Edgar, John, jun., Tapanui .. .. 887 897 Edie, E. J„ Clinton .. .. .. 2,650 1,692 Edwards, L., Warepa .. .. .. 258 340 Edwards, L. J., Waiwera South .. .. 335 487 Elder, F. H., Wairuna .. .. .. 273 425 Falconer, D. A., Kelso .. .. .. 1,030 1,451 Falconer, David, Merino Downs .. .. 1,796 1,872 Falconer, G. T., Owaka.. .. .. 349 424 Falconer, L., Purekireki . . .. 388 478 Falconer, Robert J., Owaka .. .. 46 39 Falconer, William, Owaka Valley .. 153 229 Farquharson, A., Chasland's . . .. 246 203 Farquharson, Thomas, Chasland's .. — 53 Ferguson, Alexander, Kelso .. .. 379 496 Ferguson and Co., Kelso .. .. 307 347 Ferguson, R., Clinton .. .. .. 170 218 Finlayson, J. (Executors of), Lochindorb 4y810 4,550 ; Estate, Purekireki. Owaka Fisher, H., Kakapuaka.. .. .. — 770 Fleming, T., Kaihiku .. .. .. 901 839 Fletcher, Murdoch F., Waitepeka .. — 43 Fletcher, W., Waitepeka .. .. 255 248 Forbes, J. D., Balelutha .. .. 298 1,093 Ford, .John, Tahatika .. . . .. 560 979 ! Forsyth, A., Hunt's Road . . . . 291 154 Forsyth, Alex., Owaka Valley .. .. 71 273 Fox, William, Waipahi .. .. .. 1,981 Nil France, Robert N., Arthurton .. .. 683 782 Fraser Bros., Kuriwao, Clinton .. .. — Fraser, T., Katea . . .. .. 406 563 Friend, William, Tahatika .. .. 564 602 Galbreath, A. M., Tahakopa .. .. 38 25 Galbreath, Robert P. (rural delivery), Owaka. 278 282 Miller's Corner, Owaka Gall, Archibald, Owaka.. .. .. 286 453 Gall, J., Otekura .. .. .. 50 132 Galloway, W., Owaka .. .. .. — 66 Garrioch, W., Owaka .. .. .. 60 50

i No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, | . 1927. 1928. Cltjtha County—continued. Gawn, James, Romahapa .. .. 186 140 Gent, Elijah, Waiwera South .. .. 315 276 Gent, F. J., Taumata .. .. .. 365 327 German, Sidney J., Box 9, Clinton .. 300 600 German, Sidney J., Wairuna, Box 9, Clinton 577 248 Gillespie, G., Purekireki .. .. 142 227 Gillespie, Thomas, Purekireki .. .. 130 151 Gillespie, Thomas, P.O. Box 21, Waikaka .. 713 760 Glass, T., Ratanui .. .. .. 104 18 Going, J., Chasland's .. .. .. 262 215 Goodsire, H. V., Tawanui .. .. J 44 143 Gordon, D., Otekura .. .. .. S 75 153 Gordon, J., Toiro .. .. .. 668 623 Gordon, Mrs. A., Kaihiku . . . . 109 84 Gorman, G. and R. W., Hunt's Road . . 147 272 Gow, A., Waikoikoi .. .. . . 781 796 Graham, C., Te Houka .. .. .. 333 235 Grant and Son, Puerua .. .. .. 792 | 1,080 Grant, C. H., Owaka Valley .. .. 180 Nil Grant, C. S., Waiwera South .. . . 712 959 Grant, Thos., Waiwera South .. .. 313 520 Gray Bros., Pukewhenua, via Gore .. 1,275 1,172 Gray, Grace E. L., Tawanui ., .. 90 Nil Gray, Thomas, Hunt's Road .. .. 139 200 Greaney, T., Waiwera South .. .. ■— 674 Greggan, Mrs. Letitia, Waiwera South .. 219 183 Gunn, N. U., Toiro .. .. .. 180 6 Gutsell, J. T., Chasland's .. .. 67 98 Hall, J., and Sons, Balclutha .. .. 29 52 Hall, Joseph, Moorebank, Kahuika .. 134 Nil Hall, L. J., Popotunoa .. .. 1,040 1,000 Hall, R., Clinton .. . . .. 517 502 Hall, W. E., Clydevale .. .. .. 1,226 923 Hollows, J., Kahuika .. . . .. 18 Nil Harrington, A. E., Purekireki .. .. 50 100 Harrington, F., Awatea.. .. .. — 32 Harrington, W. J., Ratanui .. .. — 6 Harris, A: T., Kuriwao .. .. .. 2,026 2,048 Harris Bros., Clinton .. .. .. 2,315 2,187 Harris, J. R., Kahuika .. .. .. 127 95 Harrison, J. F., Maclennan .. .. — 93 Havard, F. D., Ahuriri Flat .. .. 31 44 Harvey Bros., Maitlands . . . . 999 1,167 Harvey, H. T., Waiwera South .. .. ■— 1,059 Hay, G., Romahapa .. .. .. 2,595 2,640 Heaps, J. P., Purekureki .. .. 159 107 Heckler and McKerrow, Warepa .. 261 264 Hellier, J. A., Arthurton .. ... 326 421 Henderson, David, Waipahi .. .. 1,279 Nil Henderson, David and Mrs. Ellen S., Hunt's 91 62 Road, Owaka Hewson, J., Katea .. .. .. 316 230 Hewton, J. O., Hinahina .. .. 31 4 Hickey Bros., Kelso .. .. 1,477 1,597 Hickey, D., Waipahi .. . . .. 724 850 Hill, V. J., Clydevale .. .. .. 1,510 1,155 Hines, Thomas, Tho Nuggets .. .. 34 61 Hislop, R. B., Tarara .. .. .. 36 92 Hocking, Richard, jun., Arthurton .. 436 372 Hogg, J. D. W., Owaka .. .. 30 79 Holland, J., Owaka .. .. .. — 10 Horan, Patrick, Katea, Owaka .. .. 78 71 Horsbui'gh, W., Wharetoa .. .. 678 566 Hotap, Conrad, Lakeside, Owaka .. 25 27 Houliston, A., Taumata, .. .. 722 632 Houliston, Adam, jun., Kakapuaka .. 345 312 Houliston, Robert, Kakapuaka .. .. 648 663 Howden, James, Waikaka Valley .. 841 961 Howden, Thomas, Maitland Rural Mail .. 362 819 Hunt, C. G., Clinton .. .. .. 1,468 1,318 Hunt, Charles (rural delivery), Owaka .. 57 93 Hunt, Ben, Owaka .. .. .. — 355 Hunt, H., Tahatika .. .. .. 77 91 Ibbotson, P., Owaka Valley .. .. 136 143 Illingworth, C. A., Owaka .. .. — 76 Jack, D. R., Warepa .. . . .. 612 555 Jack, J., Arthurton .. .. .. — 150 Jack, J. G., Warepa .. .. .. 552 639 Jackman, M. T., Romahapa .. .. 261 67 Jacobson, J., Glenomaru .. .. 6 58 James, E. E., Clifton .. .. .. — 1,115 Jamieson, W. C., Waiwera South .. 376 405 Jeff, R. H. A., Clinton .. .. .. 690 608 Jenkins, David, Kelso .. .. .. 939 910 Jewell, Charles, Tahatika .. .. 175 224

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Oltjtha County—continued. Johnston, James, Ashley Downs .. .. 262 Nil Johnston, T. F., Kahuika .. .. 336 300 Johnstone, George, Tahatika .. .. 156 193 Johnstone, 6. A. N., Otekura .. .. 59 52 Johnstone, William, Greenhills, Kaihiku .. 235 Nil Jones, J. A., Glenomaru .. .. 77 63 Jones, John P., Glenomaru .. .. p 21 40 Kean, Thomas, Kuriwao, Clinton .. 555 770 Keane, P., Katea .. .. .. 340 350 Kee, A. C„ Clydevale .. .. .. 1,409 1,795 Keen, W. A., Owaka .. .. .. — 27 Kell, W., Taumata .. . • . • 672 660 Kellty and MeKenzie, Owaka .. .. 320 376 Kennedy, Thomas, Toiro .. .. 195 Nil Kerr, G. G., Conical Hills .. •. 341 410 Kerr, J., Waipahi .. .. .. — 296 Kerr, R. C., Otekura .. .. .. 82 127 Kerse, James, Kelso .. .. .. 490 543 Keys, W. J., Toiro .. .. • ■ 532 601 Kilgour, J., Romahapa .. .. .. 150 318 King, E., and Sons, Clydevale .. .. 3,912 3,412 King, Sir Truby, Tahakopa .. .. 962 842 Kirk, James, Kelso .. .. . • 680 1,112 Kirk, James, Waikoikoi .. .. 984 1,027 Kirk, John, Pukewhenua .. .. 1,102 980 Kirk, R. P., Kelso .. .. .. 572 782 Kirk, William, Greenbank, Kelso .. 1,154 1,207 Kirk, William, The Grange, Kelso .. 1,353 1,483 Kirk, William, jun., Waipahi .. .. 582 590 Kirkland, W., Chasland's .. .. 55 Nil Kirton, Thomas, Waikoikoi .. .. 492 374 Kitchen, Miss B., Owaka . . .. 230 416 Knarston, J. D., Te Houka .. .. 700 770 Lake, Eric, Wisp Hill, Run 129, Purekireki 3,630 3,630 Ladwig, John C., Waipahi .. .. 10 72 Landreth, W. H., Katea .. .. 355 446 Langmuir, J. and W., Ratanui .. .. 63 52 Latta, T. XJ., Ratanui .. .. 150 91 Laughton, J., Waipahi .. .. .. 574 698 Laughton, John, Hinahina, Owaka .. 145 Nil Laughton, Peter, Glenomaru .. .. —• 407 Laughton, William, Pounawea .. .. 342 194 Laurence Bros., Taumata . . .. 625 666 Law, Robert, Kaihiku .. .. .. 718 847 Lawlor, M., Greenvale, Waikaka .. 1,563 2,114 Lawson, W., Papatowai .. .. 205 550 Leal, William, Houipapa .. .. 12 Nil Leitz, W. and J., Waikaka Valley .. 535 902 Lemm, R. W., Kahuika .. .. 178 77 Leslie, D., Ahuriri Plat .. ■. 336 343 Leslie, Thomas, Katea .. .. .. 246 282 Leslie, W., Tawanui .. .. ■ • 140 163 Lindsay, George, Waikoikoi .. .. 999 1,282 Littler, W. E., Glenomaru .. .. 79 86 Livingstone, J., and Sons, Box 24, Clinton 979 1,018 Lockhead, R., Balclutha .. .. — 1,123 Lockhead, Thomas, Balclutha . . .. 835 641 Logan, James, Owaka .. .. .. 867 945 Ludwig, P., Waipahi .. . • • • 67 68 Macaulay, D. K. S., Conical Hills .. 280 214 Macdonald, A. M., Warepa .. .. 5,837 5,664 Maclennan, J. D., Tahakopa .. .. 1,457 1,466 Macnee, J. R., Waikoikoi . ■ • ■ 317 336 MacPherson, Mrs. M., Waikoikoi . ■ 449 459 Magon, J., Romahapa .. .. .. 10 Nil Maider Bros., Kahuika .. .. .. 214 280 Maider, David, Post-office, Kaihiku .. 454 417 Malcolm, A., jun., Ratanui .. .. 120 Nil Marshall, A., Waipahi .. .. .. 436 582 Marshall, D., Paretai, Balclutha .. .. 110 197 Marshall, W., Warepa .. .. .. 1,066 1,043 Martin, C. G., Tahakopa .. .. 28 9 Martin, J., Kahuika .. . . .. 197 103 Maslin, F. C., Romahapa .. .. 366 375 Mason, C., Arthurton .. .. • • 254 255 Mason, James Imrie, Arthurton .. .. 20 246 Mason, William, Owaka .. . . 112 100 Matheson, J. D. and J. A., The Cairn, Clutha 3,166 3,490 Maze, G. S., Kakapuaka .. .. 1,162 923 McAra, W., Katea .. .. .. 259 331 McArthur, A., McLennan .. .. 183 212 McArthur, A., McLennan .. .. 181 Nil McArthur, John B., Clinton .. .. 911 848 McBeath, Donald, Waikoikoi .. .. 271 Nil

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Clutha County—continued. McCall, David. Waikoikoi .. .. 751 739 McCall, H., Kelso .. .. .. 771* 730 McCall, James, Waikoikoi .. . 474 351 McCall, John, Waikoikoi .. •. 668 877 McCallum and Wright, Waiwera .. .. 603 569 McCallum.W. (Estate of), Waipahi .. 371 252 McCalman, Archibald, Tahatika .. .. 160 259 McCullock, J., Kahuika .. .. 184 82 McDiarmid, R., Owaka .. .. .. 30 15 McDonald, G. D., Box 22, Clinton . 542 288 McDonald, J. H., Pukerau .. .. 343 376 McDonald, Ronald, Waikoikoi .. .. 107 13 McDouall, A. E., lieeside, Clinton .. 505 644 MeDougall, Mrs. Margaret, Tahatika ..J 111 177 McFarlane, —•, Hinahina .. .. — 97 McGaw, Hugh John, Clinton .. .. 831 2,426 McGaw, J. (Property No. 2), Clinton .. 2,415 1,220 McGillivray Bros., Kelso .. .. 1,710 1,754 McGovern, C., Rongahere .. .. 444 508 McHaffie, H. N., Popotunoa .. .. 681 Nil McHaffie, J. T., Popotunoa .. 1,326 Nil McHaffie, R., Popotunoa .. .. 590 Nil McHaffie Bros., Waipahi .. .. — 2,538 Mclndoe Bros., Wairuna .. .. 1,357 1,212 Mcintosh, Andrew, Otekura .. .. 380 449 Mcintosh, Daniel, Otekura .. .. 391 551 Mcintosh, James, Kakapuaka .. .. 227 487 Mclntyre, A., Waikoikoi .. .. 1,461 1,621 McKay, Norman, Balclutha .. .. 1,978 1,948 McKee Bros., Clinton .. .. .. 936 845 McKenzie, A., Waikoikoi .. .. — 5 McKenzie and Scott, Romahapa .. .. 418 464 McKenzie, D., Waiwera South .. .. 788 675 McKenzie, G. K., Clinton .. .. 1,206 1,380 McKenzie, J„ Clydevale .. .. 774 912 McKenzie, W. J., Waikoikoi .. .. 1,982 2,575 McKinnon, James, Clinton .. .. 1,865 1,921 McLachlan, D. A., Clinton .. .. 129 44 McLean, Alex., Chasland's .. .. 204 203 McLeary, II., Clydevale .. .. 617 568 McLeod, G., Owaka .. .. .. 630 162 McMillan, Peter, Conical Hills, Pomahaka.. 174 4 McNab, T., Owaka . . .... 573 630 McNeill, D., Katea .. .. .. 535 568 McNeill, J., Owaka .. .. .. 131 205 McNoe, Allan, Pukewhenua, via Gore .. 1,075 1,256 McPhee, E. and N., Owaka .. .. 285 296 McPherson, R. W., Clinton .. .. 764 516 McTaggart, R. J., Ratanui .. .. 42 58 Meechan, W. 0., Popotunoa .. .. 467 1,328 Meek, John, Hilltop, Ratanui .. .. 92 83 Meek, Joseph, Ratanui .. .. .. 19 Nil Melrose, A., Waipahi .. .. .. 110 145 Melton, C. W., Clinton .. .. .. 830 1,121 Melton, J. J., jun., Popotunoa .. .. 825 873 Melton, W. H., Popotunoa .. .. 787 815 Mercer, John, Waitepeka .. .. 667 635 Millar, James, Clinton .. .. .. 179 54 Millar, W., Clinton .. .. .. 602 199 Miller, A., Houipapa .. .. .. 26 Nil Miller, A. J. T., Owaka .. .. 31 8 Miller, J. and J. S., Wharetoa .. .. 1,199 1,283 Miller, J. A., Kaihiku .. .. .. 721 612 Miller, John, and Sons, Clydevale .. 2,756 2,820 Miller, John, Balclutha .. .. .. —• 59 Miller, John, Owaka .. .. .. 675 825 Miller, J. W., Houipapa .. .. — 44 Miller, Robert A., Clinton .. .. 268 314 Miller, W., Taumata .. .. .. 511 589 Miller, W. J., Otekura .. .. .. 948 1,020 Mills, John, Waipahi .. .. .. 464 527 Milne, A., Nugget Bay, Balclutha .. -— 60 Mitchell, James, Owaka Valley .. .. 29 26 Mitchell, John, Owaka Valley .. .. 190 181 Mitchell, R., Waipahi .. .. 1,105 624 Mitchell, William, jun., Clinton .. .. 732 878 Moffat, A. H., Te Houka .. .. 344 360 Moffat Bros., Te Houka .. ., 373 507 Moffat, S. W., Te Houka .. .. 656 692 Moffat, W. E., Te Houka .. .. 405 517 Montgomery, J. H., Waiwera South .. 455 457 Montgomery, R. J., Ahuriri Flat .. 31 25 More, J. and R., Warepa .. .. 484 650 Morgan, David E., Te Houka .. ... 1,012 1,052

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 80, 1927. 1928. Clutha County—continued. Morris, J. ,T. B., Owaka Valley .. .. 190 219 Morris, L. T., Pukerau .. .. .. 2,142 2,321 Morris, T., Owaka .. .. .. 26 114 Morris, W., Owaka Valley .. .. 141 130 Morris, W. A., West Gore .. .. 2,402 2,670 Morrison, J., Clinton .. .. .. 566 375 Morton, John (Estate of), Waitepeka .. 752 Nil Mosley, Jos., and Sons, Clyde vale .. 1,557 1,944 Mudie, Robert, Otekura.. .. .. 60 68 Mudie, W., Tahatika .. .. .. 58 47 Muir, John W., Owako Valley .. .. 75 Nil Muldrew, H. A., Waipaki .. .. 458 377 Murdoch, W. J., Puerua .. .. 171 246 Murdock, J. A., Toiro .. .. .. 509 Nil Murney, James S., Taumata .. .. 622 631 Murray, Andrew, Waipahi .. .. 1,150 990 Murray Bros., Clyde vale .. .. 2,875 2,098 Murray, J. B., Waiwera South .. .. 366 396 Murray, James, Kaka Point, Port Molyneux 1,164 1,480 Murray, Peter, Waipahi . . .. 67 70 Murray, R. T., Waipahi .. .. 640 865 Nareby, C. A., Glenomaru .. .. 1,213 1,214 Nauman, G., Puketiro .. .. .. 165 5 Neale, G. E., Calderman, Waiwera South .. 1,484 1,719 Neil, David, Tahakopa .. .. .. 9 4 Newland, Jas. B., Greenvale, Waikaka .. 549 492 Newson, J. D., Clinton .. .. .. 399 440 Nichol, Hugh, Waiwera South .. .. 29 Nil Nichol, James, Waiwera South .. .. 60 195 Nichol, R. M. fprivate bag), Maitland, Gore 916 1,152 North, W. G., Clinton .. .. .. 1,280 1,474 North, Walker, Tahakopa .. .. 16 Nil Oaten, J. R., Glenomaru .. . • — 32 O'Connell, Lawrence, Awatea .. .. 307 778 Oldham, Daniel, Ratanui .. .. 133 22 Olsen, A., Owaka Valley .. .. — 173 Orr, Peter, Clinton .. .. .. 581 646 Osborne Bros., Owaka .. .. .. 125 220 Osborne, W. H., Clinton .. .. 303 206 Paisley, John, Wharetoa .. .. 752 636 Pannett, A. W., Ashley Downs, Clinton .. 2,461 2,434 Pannett and Andrew, Clyde vale .. .. 4,376 3,614 Parker, J. H., Toiro .. .. .. 60 Nil Parks, H. P., Otekura .. .. .. 138 149 Parks, Mrs. H. M., Otekura .. .. 213 181 Paterson, A., Toiro .. .. .. 324 Nil Paterson, J. H., Waitepeka .. .. 261 196 Paterson, Malcolm, Clinton .. .. 929 923 Paterson, Robert, Clydevale .. .. 301 20 Patrick, R., Waikoikoi .. .. .. — 763 Pearce, G. R., Clinton .. .. .. 1,962 1,869. Peterson, Mrs. M. A., Kahuika .. .. 91 62 Pitt, W. S., Clydevale .. .. .. 220 150 Potter Bros., Kelso .. .. .. 561 981 Powell, H. J., Wharetoa .. .. 1,294 1,263 Proctor, Thomas, Kakapuaka . . . . 162 192 Pullar, A., Tahakopa .. .. .. 5 Nil Pullar, Alexander, Owaka . . . . 200 250 Pullar Bros., Hinahina .. . . .. 174 234 Pullar, John, Owaka Valley .. .. 106 140 Pullar and McDowell, Ratanui .. . . — 131 Quaife, Mrs. B. C., Wharetoa .. .. 1,458 1,600 Quinn, P. V., Tapanui .. .. .. 1,244. 1,292 Reid, Andrew, Waikoikoi , .. .. 463 534 Reid, George, Merino Downs (rural delivery) 758 871 Reid, R. J., Waikoikoi .. .. .. 1,504 2,024 Reid and Jones, Waiwera Street, Clifton .. — 1,205 Renton, Paul, Puerua .. .. .. 333 433 Rentree, H. E., Clinton .. .. 517 558 Richardson, J., Tahatiko .. .. 241 245 Richardson, W., Owaka .. .. ■— 90 Riddell, Robert, Clinton .. .. 1,061 1,436 Riddell, W. B., Warepa .. .. 307 337 Ritchie, W., Kelso .. .. . . 773 906 Rix, H. H., Hunt's Road, Owaka .. 405 88 Roberton, C. P., Waikoikoi .. .. 333 428 Roberton, •—, Stony burn, Waikoikoi .. — 1,106 Roberts, C. W, Clinton.. .. .. 1,338 1,305 Robertson Bros., Kelso .. .. 822 1,067 Robertson, David, jun., Kelso .. .. 1,064 1,163 Robertson, D. J., Clinton .. .. 664 860 Robertson, J., " Downs," Waikoikoi .. 2,365 2,842 Robertson, W. McC., Waitepika .. .. 77 82 Robertson, James, Nathro Farm, Waiwera 823 805 South

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Cltttha Ootjnty—continued. Rodger, David, Tapanui .. .. 1,225 1,332 Roger, Archibald J., Owaka .. .. 57 90 Roger, Mrs. C., sen., Owaka .. .. 208 196 Roseveare, F. M., Clinton .. .. 143 141 Ross, J. K., Tarara .. .. .. 150 204 Ross, John, Ratanui .. .. .. 23 81 Ross, M. E., Puketiro .. .. .. — 82 Ross, Thomas, Waiwera South .. .. 240 279 Ross, W., Toiro .. .. .. 624 664 Roulston, R. M. (rural delivery), Owaka .. 81 82 Rowe, Charles B., Clinton .. .. 910 954 Roy, James A., Biggs Hill, Clinton .. ■ 627 688 Roy, John R., Clinton .. .. .. 616 644 Russell, Peter, Waikoikoi .. .. 122 208 Samson, Harry, Waiwera South .. .. 873 1,250 Sanders, G., Ashley Downs, Clinton .. 399 345 Saunders, G., Pomahaka .. .. — 1,115 Scott, James, Port Molyneux .. .. 47 85 Scott, J., Pueraa .. .. .. — 19 Scott, Matthew, Waikoikoi .. .. 301 405 Scott, W„ Owaka Valley .. .. 738 722 Sharp, Mrs. Christina, Tawanui .. .. 40 29 Shaw, A., Arthurton .. .. .. 607 710 Shaw, P., Ratanui .. .. .. 230 155 Sheat, A. J., Windsor Park, Oamaru .. 2,790 2,640 Sheddan, David, Toiro .. .. !. 234 281 Shields, Andrew, Puerua .. .. 50 30 Shields, Robert, Puerua .. .. 145 147 Shirley, C. C., Taumata, Clinton .. .. 450 442 Shirley, Charles, Clinton .. .. 500 496 Shuttleworth, W., Glenomaru .. .. 150 300 Sim Bros., Popotunoa .. .. .. 567 480 Sime, Alex., Awatea .. .. .. 132 333 Sime, J., Purekireki .. .. .. 203 201 Simes, Thos., Clinton .. .. .. 1,679 1,839 Simmers, Annie, Waikoikoi .. .. 957 1,247 Skey, A. H. F., Tahakopa .. .. 64 53 Skimming, M., and Son, Puerua, Benhar .. 282 208 Smail, James H., Maitland, Gore.. .. 912 1,225 Smaill Bros., Waikoikoi.. .. .. 953 958 Small, D., Wharetoa .. .. .. 1,086 846 Smith, A. A., Clinton .. .. .. 811 933 Smith, G. T., Waiwere South .. .. — 1,397 Smith, George E., Taumata .. .. 374 335 Smith, G. H., Hinahina .. .. — 120 Smith, Henry, Waikaka Valley .. .. 1,988 2,402 Smith, R. A., Te Houka .. .. 2 2 Smith, W. A., Toiro .. .. .. 24 48 Solomon, M., Katea .. .. . . 75 32 Sommerville and Sons, Waitepeka .. 410 524 Soper, S. T., Te Houka .. .. 1,381 1,366 Souness, John, Clydevale .. .. 450 879 Souness, Mrs. Mary, Tahatika .. .. 112 98 Spinks, Fred, Owaka .. . . .. 153 117 Spittle, Thomas, Waikoikoi .. 1,042 1,080 Spittle, William J., Waikoikoi .. .. 1,148 1,331 Stalker Bros., Kelso .. .. .. 1,800 1,790 Stanley, Thos., Waiwera South .. .. 2,160 2,050 Stark, G. and D., Waikoikoi .. .. 742 780 Stark, Matthew, Waikoikoi .. .. 844 791 Steel, G. N., Clinton .. .. .. 4-03 466 Steel, H. E., Clinton .. . . . . 412 506 Steven, John S., Tui Farm, Owaka .. 43 50 Stevenson, W., Owaka Valley .. .. 244 233 Stewart, Gilbert, Warepa .. . . 1,143 1,025 Stewart, James, Wairuna Settlement, Wai- 837 1,247 pahi Stewart, T. P., Warepa .. .. 605 661 Stoddart, A., Tahakopa .. .. 149 197 Stoddart, John, Tahakopa .. .. 95 146 Stuart, Alexander, Kelso .. .. 717 876 Sudden, P. C., Ratanui .. _ .. — 14 Sutherland Bros., Clinton .. .. 762 680 Sutherland, P., Arthurton .. .. 478 496 Sutherland, J. T., Ha wthorne Hill, Waiwera 454 414 South Sutherland, R., jun., Kaihiku .. .. 996 786 Sutherland, William, Clinton .. .. 948 685 Swan, Adam, Kaihiku .. .. .. 1,535 1,329 Swan, W. H., Popotunoa .. .. 1,362 933 Symonds, George, Clinton .. .. 856 526 Tait, James, Pomahaka .. .. 512 582 Taylor, J., Wairuna .. .. .. 1,795 1,382 Taylor, J. A., Ashley Downs .. .. 1,985 1,640 Taylor, J. H., Wairuna .. .. 2,682 2,584

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Clutha County—continued. Taylor, H. and T., Owaka .. .. 60 40 Taylor, W., Ashley Downs .. .. 2,281 1,725 Telfer, R. J., Ratanui .. .. . • 271 358 Telford Bros., Otanomoma, Balcutha .. — -1,386 Telford, Thomas, Otanomono, via Balelutha 4,220 Nil Telford, W., Clinton Estate, Waiwera South 5,549 4,218 Thayer, J. P., Box 1 (rural mail delivery), 369 353 Maitland Thayer, Mrs. J. P., Pinewood, Maitland 385 370 Post-office Thompson, A. U., Tahatika .. .. 49 190 Thompson, D. D., Port Molyneux .. 177 150 Thompson, James M., Owaka Valley .. 39 Nil Thompson, —, Houipapa .. .. — 175 Thomson, J., Waipahi . . . . . . 342 | 506 Thomson, Jas., Waiwera South .. .. 168 193 Thomson, William S., Glenfalloeh,|Warepa 2,515 2,913 Thomson, W. S., Warepa .. .. - 246 Nil Throp, O. R.. Otley, Te Houka .. .. 1,158 1,459 Tilson, David, Port Molyneux .. .. 258 179 Todd, J., Otekuna .. .. •. — 200 Tuffley, Jas., Clinton .. .. .. 1,550 1,595 Turnbull, C., Clinton .. .. .. — 2,170 Tumbull, C. D. M., Wairuna .. .. 1,648 2,170 Twaddle Bros., Balelutha .. .. 275 548 Usher, P., Waikaka .. .. •• 1,065 1,018 Vial, L., Owaka .. .. .. — 123 Wadell, W. C., Waipahi .. .. 812 907 Walker and Brown, Katea .. .. — 79 Walker, G. S., Kuriwao Gorge, Clinton .. 1,342 1,352 Walker, John, Katea .. .. .. 50 Nil Walker, John, Tapanui .. ■■ 1,120 1,330 Walker, W.K., Clinton.. .. .. 2,700 2,800 Walter, G. E., Owaka .. .. .. 235 200 Ward Bros., Ahuriri Flat .. . . 190 347 Waters, J., Clinton .. ■. • . 600 536 Watkins, P; P., Popotunoa .. .. 860 1,690 Watt, P. A., Warepa .. . . .. 979 1,024 Watt, Robert, Waipahi . . . . 700 443 Webb, A. J., Waipahi .. .. .. 2,079 1,987 Webb, F., Balelutha .. .. .. 110 Nil Webster, John, Romahapa .. .. 126 86 Weir, J. A., Wharetoa .. .. . . 624 887 Weir, W. H., Tahatika .. .. .. 112 260 Wells, William, Maclennan .. .. 275 300 West Bros., Clinton .. .. .. 963 1,135 White, John Edwin, Waikaka Valley .. 704 1,192 White, R. S., Romahapa .. . . 185 252 White, S., Waikaka Valley .. .. 885 945 Whitefield, A. G., Waikaka Valley .. 782 763 Whitefield, J. H., Waikaka Valley .. 413 Nil Whiteside, T. E., Waipahi .. .. 633 598 Whittaker, C., Balelutha .. .. 358 452 Wilks, J., Chasland's .. . . .. 122 123 Williams, Alex., Ratanui .. .. 74 39 Williams, J. T., Kelso .. .. . . 459 581 Williams, P., Kelso .. •. .. 626 559 Williamson, T. N., Waiwera South .. 369 419 Williamson, James, Ratanui .. .. 183 133 Wilson, O., Glenomaru .. .. .. — 22 Wilson, G,, Clydevale .. .. . . 713 700 Wilson, G. S., Glenomaru .. .. 1,044 420 Wilson, G. S., Glenomaru .. .. 915 1,471 Wilson, James, Ashley Downs, Clinton .. — 282 Wilson, John, Puerua . . .. .. 316 288 Wilson, J. R., Tawanui . . ■. 102 204 Wilson, Mrs. Annie, Tapanui .. .. 322 318 Wilson, R. H., Balelutha .. .. 573 1,231 Wilson and Ellis, Tawanui .. .. — 450 Woodrow, Alex. D., Tahatika .. .. 137 133 Wright, H., Waiwera South .. .. 633 1,151 Wright, J., Houipapa .. .. .. 205 281 Wright, James, Waiwera South .. .. 185 Nil Wright, J., (No. 2 Property), Waiwera South 136 Nil Wright, P. G. (Estate of), Glenomaru .. 167 155 Wright, W. E,, Owaka .. .. . . 46 53 Wybrow, Mary Ann, Chaslands .. .. 18 19 Wylie, A. M., Port Molyneux .. .. 51 104 Young, David, Arthurton .. . . 722 941 Young, R. P., Arthurton . . ■ ■ 329 490 Youngson, 5 James M., Kuriwao, Clinton .. 154 Nil 425,795 469,862

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. TUAPEKA COUNTY (In Olutha Subdivision). Acton-Adams, R., Heriot .. .. 20,980 18,360 Adam, Arthur, Evans Flat .. .. 3,527 3,401 Adam, J. A., Bowler's Creek .. .. 3,527 Nil Adam, John S., Crookston .. .. 307 790 Adam, John S., Crookston .. .. 637 697 Adams, Bert, Heriot .. .. .. 918 769 Adams, B. W., Heriot .. .. .. — 892 Adams, C. and R., Beaumont .. .. 19 26 Aitcheson, A. and R., Heriot .. .. 388 293 Aiteheson, R., Heriot .. .. .. 532 408 Anderson, P. L., Tuapeka Mouth .. •— 229 Anderson, William, Weatherstone .. 60 65 Armitage, Hugh, Miller's Flat .. .. 1,233 1,324 Armstrong Bros., Miller's Flat .. .. 342 332 Arnott, R., Miller's Flat .. .. 1,864 2,101 Atkin, C., Tapanui .. .. .. 60 Nil Atkinson, F. A., Tuapeka .. . . 461 670 Atkinson, P. H., Miller's Flat ., .. 1,099 1,143 Auld, J., Waitahuna .. .. .. 34 55 Bain, W., Dumbarton .. . . .. 452 390 Ball, Henry, Lawrence .. . . .. 481 Nil Bartlett, A. J., Mount Stewart, Waitahuna 331 505 Bartlett, George, Waitahuna .. .. 635 680 Barton, D., Waitahuna .. .. 234 314 Barton, R. J., Dumbarton .. .. 217 Nil Bateman, A. E., Waitahuna .. .. 151 133 Bateman, Annie L., Waitahuna .. .. 23 19 Bateman, W. T., Waitahuna . . .. 216 181 Bathgate, Alexander, Crookston .. .. 729 755 Bayly, H., Roxburgh .. .. .. 932 892 Beattie, J. A., Kelso .. .. .. •—■ 466 Bell, James, Beaumont .. .. — 134 Bellaney, John, jun., Kononi .. .. 637 741 Benington, W. B., Waitahuna .. , . 571 830 Bennett, Miss Jean, Rae's Junction .. 38 24 Bennetts, J., Roxburgh.. .. .. .560 565 Berresford, Mrs. Margaret, Dunrobin .. 389 Nil Birch, Albert (Executors of), Box 17, Rox- 358 351 burgh Black, A., Heriot .. .. .. 1,937 2,002 Black, David, Tapanui .. .. . . 499 664 Blaikie, A. and J., Waitahuna .. . . 109 131 Blair, David, Tuapeka Mouth .. . . 300 348 Blanchard, D., Ettrick .. ..' .. 800 1,019 Borland, S. R. Miller's Flat .. ,. — 51 Bowie, Dr., Edievale .. .. .. 2,636 4,255 Brensell, H., and Sons, Heriot .. .. 610 1,000 Brock, G. W., Evans Flat .. . . 172 206 Brook, Philip H. and M. A., Evans Flat .. 327 375 Brown, J. K., Waitahuna .. .. 725 667 Brown, James, Tuapeka Mouth .. .. 125 132 Bruce, James, Waitahuna .. .. 249 353 Brydie, Alexander, jun., Lawrence .. 1,019 1,146 Buchanan, F. G., Beaumont .. . . 71 67 Bulfin, J. A., Tuapeka West .. . . 579 909 Bulfin, R. and W., Kononi .. .. 2,222 3,083 Burnett, W., Kelso .. .. . . 404 420 Burns, J. W., Conical Hill .. . . 350 Nil Caffell, W., Edievale .. .. .. 1,276 1,049 Cameron, A. E., Miller's Flat .. .. 942 1,030 Cameron, John, Lawrence .. . . 460 480 Cameron,.W. and J., Waitahuna .. 2,965 2,773 Campbell, Alexander, Kononi . . .. 353 222 Carson, James, Evan's Flat .. .. — 837 Cassidy, Charles, Heriot .. .. 736 640 Cassidy, M., Heriot, Kelso .. .. 365 623 Chandler, J., Tapanui .. .. .. 50 58 Charlton, T. E., Kelso .. .. .. 700 770 Chivers Bros., Lawrence .. .. 550 560 Churchill, C. R., Shingle Creek .. .. 1,487 Nil Clark Bios., Tuapeka Mouth . . . . 510 583 Clulee, A. S., Lawrence .. . . — 1? Corry, Thomas M., Waitahuna .. .. 480 426 Cotton Bros., Waipori Station, Waipori .. 12,136 12,596 Coubrough, R. W., Park Hill, Heriot .. 1,325 1,343 Cotton, J. H., Evans Flat .. .. 1,473 1,752 Cowen, Michael, Waitahuna . . .. 319 305 Craig, W. S., Roxburgh.. .. .. 421 431 Craighead, Alexander, Miller's Flat .. 972 986 Crane, Joseph, Waitahuna .. .. 2,735 2,619 Cran'ley, P., Weatherstone .. .. 220 230 Crawford, D., Forsyth .. .. .. — 3,220 Crawford, D. M., Forsyth .. .. 534 I 306

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No. of Sheep on April 30,1 April 30, 1927. 1928. T ltapesa County—continued. Cross, E., Greenfield .. .. .. — 898 Crossan, Robert, Roxburgh .. .. 872 1,200 Crowley, John, Whenuakoa .. .. —- 330 Crowley, Mrs. J. B., Weatherstone .. 104 133 Crowley, Patrick, Whenuakoa .. .. 231 241 Crozier, T. J., Waitahuna .. .. 368 388 Crump, F. W., Waitahuna .. .. 411 408 Cullen, W„ Crookston .. .. .. 1,381 1,227 Cumming, Daniel, Whenuakoa .. .. 904 1,403 Cunningham, P. M., Kononi .. 1,086 1,273 Cunningham, William Duncan, Waitahuna 508 509 Currie, J,, Tapanui .. .. .. — 40 Cutler, James, Waitahuna .. .. 1,459 1,530 Daekers, David, jun., Pomahaka, Tuapeka* 280 344 Dale, William, Tapanui .. .. 55 96 Dalziel, L., Tuapeka West .. .. 114 166 Davidson and Sons, Kelso .. .. 486 510 Davidson, H. T., Box 3, Miller's Flat . . 3,336 3,370 Davidson, Thomas, Lawrence .. . . 1,059 1,533 Davis, F. H., Box 38, Heriot .. .. 130 546 Dean P., Ettrick ... .. .. 798 918 Deans, Alexander, Miller's Flat .. .. 1,61 1,721 Deans, John, jun., Lee Stream .. .. 899 901 Devon, D., Tapanui .. .. .. 467 Nil Dickison, A. B., Pomahaka .. .. 730 666 Dickison, James D., Pomahaka .. .. 10 318 Dickison, John, Pomahaka .. .. 1,232 1,557 Dillon, E. R., Heriot .. .. .. 761 Nil Dillon, M., Heriot .. .. .. — 945 Dillon, M. and P., Heriot .. .. 2,000 Nil Dillon, P., Heriot .. .. .. I — 1,011 Donaldson, A., Beaumont .. .. 116 96 Donaldson, J., Roxburgh .. .. 2,936 2,925 Drennan, Thomas, Lee Stream .. .. 355 Nil Drummond, D., Beaumont .. .. — 409 Duff Bros., Edievale .. .. .. 4,260 4,330 Duffy, W., Tapanui .. .. .. 271 294 Dumbleton and Sons, Tapanui .. .. 595 622 Dunlop, Dr. Paton, Heriot .. .. — 1,026 Edgar, Adam S., Tapanui .. .. 92 Nil Edgar, C. M., Beaumont .. .. 295 460 Edgar, David D., Tapanui .. .. ?,436 2,552 Edgar, James, Tapanui .. .. 1,568 1,002 Edie and Son, Kononi .. .. .. 1,368 1,454 Edie Bros., Edievale .. .. .. >331 3,218 Edwards, T. H., Tapanui .. .. I 384 516 Elder Bros., Rankleburn, Pomahaka .. j 955 Nil Elder, G., Pomahaka .. .. .. 987 Ellett, H. E., Pomahaka .. ! — 58 Elliott, G. H., Roxburgh .. .. 1,961 1,726 Ellis, F. G. T„ Waitahuna .. .. 30 16 Eskdale, John, Tapanui . . .. 861 883 Eskdale, Peter, Tapanui . . .. 20 29 Eskdale, W. B., Tapanui .. .. 47 57 Evans, John, Tapanui .. . • .. 545 537 Fahey, E., Evans Flat .. .. .. 996 1,073 Fahey, M., Evans Flat .. .. .. 3,720 3,340 Fahey, M., Lawrence .. .. .. — 1,374 Fahey, J. P., Tuapeka West .. .. 989 1,313 Farmer, A., sen., Edievale .. .. | 724 856 Farra, F., Toitoi, Lawrence .. .. ] 121 90 Farra, F. F., The Knoll, Lawrence .. j 51 Nil Ferguson, Malcolm, Crookston .. .. j 46 70 Ferguson, William D., Kelso .. .. 200 178 Findlay, James, Heriot .. .. 243 365 Finlay Bros., Dunrobin .. .. 2,058 2,170 Finlaysori, P., Crookston .. .. 729 1,000 Fleming, Alexander, Crookston . . .. 612 703 Fleming Bros., Crookston .. .. 1,226 1,406 Fleming, J. D., Crookston .. .. 379 454 Fleming, W. G., Crookston .. .. 389 432 Frame, A. R., Dumbarton .. .. 848 91L Fraser, A. L., Roxburgh .. .. 1,503 1>813 Fraser and MeLeod, Tapanui .. . . 86 Nil Fraser, Mrs. A. M. B. (W. Murray, Manager), 5,635 6,585 Miller's Flat Galbraith, J., Whenuakoa .. .. 40 Nil Galvin, Mrs. M., Shingle Creek .. .. 335 429 Geeves, R. T., Beaumont .. .. 305 414 George Bros., Roxburgh, Tuapeka .. 144 172 Gibson, Andrew, Teviot Settlement, Miller's 1,810 1,799 Flat Gibson, Hugh J., Teviot Settlement, Miller's 1,794 1,669 Flat

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Tuapeka County—continued. Gibson, Robert, Heriot .. .. 4,020 4,818 Girvan, J., Tuapeka West .. .. 80 Nil Girvan, Moses, Whenuakoa .. .. 1,034 1,293 Gordon, Alexander, and Son, Roxburgh .. 1,888 1,908 Gordon, George, Park Hill, Heriot .. 200 200 Gordon, John, Heriot .. .. .. 847 817 Graham, A., Dumbarton .. .. 930 1,001 Graham Bros., Miller's Flat .. .. 1,036 1,107 Gunn, Donald G., Coal Creek Flat .. 988 889 Guthrie, A. T., Whenuakoa .. .. 410 406 Hall, F., Waitahuna Gully .. .. 41 53 Hall, John Mathieson, Forsyth .. .. 459 521 Hall, R. C., Tuapeka West .. .. 669 821 Haneox, A. D., Tapanui . . .. 244 264 Hancox, W. T., Tapanui .. .. 509 534 Harris, Hugh, Heriot . . .. 930 1,142 Harris, J. F., Moa Flat, Heriot .. .. 2,160 3,496 Harris, John J., Craigellachie, Lawrence .. 3,008 Nil Harris, Mrs. A. G., Roxburgh .. .. 2,170 Nil Hart, Ernest, Whenuakoa .. . . 676 491 Harvey, J., Tapanui .. .. .. 339 436 Haugh, A. and J., Weir Park, Crookston .. 388 455 Haugh, A., Heriot .. .. .. 385 700 Haugh, J. (Estate of), Edievale .. .. 1,051 1,310 Haugh, R., Cookston .. .. .. 659 585 Haugh, W., jun., Crookston .. .. 708 682 Haughton, George, Roxburgh .. . . 272 247 Haughton, J. H., Roxburgh .. . . 1,290 1,395 Haughton, W. J., Roxburgh .. .. 73 104 Hawker, R., Waitahuna .. .. 1,138 1,092 Hay, H., Moa Flat, Heriot .. .. — 1,986 Hay, H. J., Tapanui .. .. .. 144 Nil Hay man, E. W., Tuapeka Mouth .. 200 913 Hayman, Ernest W., Holm Farm, Tuapeka 532 Nil Mouth Heath Bros., Moa Flat, Heriot .. . . 1,451 2,262 Heath, J., Dunrobin .. .. .. 624 718 Hegarty, J., Heriot .. .. .. — 47 Henry, J., Waitahuna .. .. . . 58 52 Herbert, A. S., Toropuke, Kelso .. . . 2,757 4,846 Herbert, John F., Marama, Heriot .. 1,977 2,016 Hickey, Mrs. M., Dunrobin .. . . 100 208 Hiseock, A. J., Roxburgh .. .. 80 110 Hogg, T., Evans Flat .. .. .. — 541 Hollamby, H. A., Beaumont .. .. 33 34 Honner, W., Miller's Flat .. .. 123 190 Hore, A., Evans Flat .. .. .. — 241 Houleston, W. P., Tuapeka Mouth .. 51 4 Howat, G., Tapanui .. .. .. 350 419 Hudson, C. D. (c/o Manager), Hillingdon, 889 Nil Crookston Hughes, R. E., Tapanui .. . . 20 Nil Hunt, James, Evans Flat .. .. 1,272 940 Hunter, Graham, Lawrence .. .. 570 827 Hunter, Robert, jun., Lawrence .. .. 574 558 Hyde, R. E., Island Block .. .. 594 638 Hyde, R. Edie, Gem Lake Run, Island Block 2,530 Nil Insteed, James, Tapanui . . . . 42 49 Insteed', W. John, Tapanui . . .. 48 Nil Irvine, Chas., C., Beaumont . . . 1,314 1,345 Isbister, J., Heriot .. .. .. 4,155 4,994 Jack, R. H., Pomahaka .. .. 371 329 Jane, J. M., Moa Flat, Heriot .. .. 1,299 1,172 Johnston, Robert, The Hermitage, Waita- 421 405 huna Johnston, W., Miller's Flat .. 1,751 1,437 Jopson.Bros., Miller's Flat .. .. 851 832 Kain Bros., Beaumont Station .. .. J6,907 18,695 Kane, John, Lawrence .. .. .. 93 92 Keenan, 0. H., Tuapeka Mouth .. . . 710 800 Keenan, D., jun., Tuapeka Mouth .. 1,031 1,066 Keir, David, Tapanui .. .. .. 361 434 Kell, A. and J., Waitahuna .. .. 523 448 Kell Bros., Waitahuna .. .. .. 960 746 Kelly, D. M., Delmain, Ettrick .. .. 940 935 Kempthorne, S. J. 0., Park Hill .. 1,930 2,228 Kerr, J. W., Kelso .. .. . . 479 579 Kinaston, R. T., Roxburgh .. . . 1,539 1,706 Kirk Bros., Pomahaka .. .. .. — 1,032 Kirk, C. J., Kelso .. .. .. — 621 Kirk, C. J., Delmelton, Kelso, Tapanui .. 713 520 Kirk, David, Tapanui .. .. .. — % 940 Kirk, Mrs. Agnes F., Tapanui .. .. 203 215 Kirk, William, East Bank, Tapanui . . 326 419

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Tuapeka County—continued. Labes, John, Waitahuna .. .. 275 320 Labes, W. F., Whenuakoa .. . . 730 922 Lawson, C. S., Heriot .. . . .. — 1,006 Leary, A. C., Evans Flat .. •• 1,628 1,699 Linklater, George, Waitahuna .. .. 332 329 Lischner, Mrs. M., Tapanui .. .. 331 Nil Lister, L. D., Tawhiti, Roxburgh .. — 1,590 Love, G. M., Moa Flat, Heriot . . . . 1,914 3,106 Lucas, Charles F., Tuapeka Mouth .. 3,804 3,930 Lunan, A. J., Waitahuna .. . . 495 708 Lunan, Henry, Johnstone .. .. 324 532 Lusk, W. H., Crookston .. .. 1,346 1,180 Macdonald, N., Roxburgh .. . . 367 346 Macdonald, Roderick, Miller's Flat . . 150 234 MacKay, A. G. K., Forsyth .. .. 232 265 Mackie, W. W., Tapanui .. .. — 69 Macpherson, A. J., Roxburgh .. .. 898 928 Mann, C., Moa Flat, Heriot .. .. 1,272 1,003 Matheson, George (Executors of),[Lawrence 2,806 2,685 Matheson, Mrs. M., Lawrence .. .. 154 117 Mathias, H. R., Whenuakoa, Tuapeka .. 171 164 Maunsell, H. B., Lee Stream g£ .. " .. — 358 MeAuley, Mark, Tapanui .. .. 859 764 McBeath, D. Tapanui .. .. .. — 992 MeCall, J., Waikoikoi .. .. .. 329 616 McCausland, John,J|TeviotV Settlement, 952 1,059 Miller's Flat McCaw, Robert, Waitahuna .. .. 1,332 1,616 McColl, Donald, Tapanui .. .. 122 12 McCorkindale, A., Manuka Creek .. 1,320 775 McCorkindale, D., Waitahuna .. .. 311 358 McCorkindale, H. B., Waitahuna .. 577 595 McCoskery, R. W. D., WaitahunaJ .. 726 618 McCunn, R. T., Beaumont .. .. 12 12 McDonald Bros., Heriot .. .. 1,285 1,213 McDonald Bros., Waipori .. .. 3,370 3,362 McDonald, D., Lawrence .. .. 44 39 McDonald, D. A., Tapanui .. .. 236 277 McDonald, D. A., Tapanui Commonage, 201 314 Tapanui McDonald, Duncan, Island Block .. 612 677 McDonald, Duncan, Rae's Junction .. 383 363 McDonald, John, Roxburgh .. .. 82 119 McDonald, J. A., Tapanui .. .. — 1,411 McDonald, J. M. McL., Tapanui .. .. 1,242 1,306 McDonald, Murdoch, P.O. Box 60, Roxburgh 426 406 McDonald, Robert J., Heriot .. .. 268 . 296 McDonald, T. L., Rankleburn, Pomahaka.. 1,474 1,493 McDuff, John, Kelso .. .. .. 685 836 McEwan Bros., Roxburgh .. .. 2,416 2,142 McGovern, C., Rongohere .. .. 903 1,472 MeGuekin, R., Heriot .. .. .. 936 1,095 Mcintosh, A., Kelso 392 250 Mclntyre, James, Whenuakoa .. .. 137 180 McKay, A., Park Hill, Heriot .. .. 546 485 McKeich, E., Forsyth .. .. .. 354 316 MoKenzie, A., Moa Flat, Box 24, Heriot .. 1,234 1,677 McKenzie, D. S., Heriot .. .. 1,420 1,395 MoKenzie, E. D., Pomahaka .. .. 1,163 Nil McKenzie, J. A., Crookston .. .. 10 Nil McKenzie, W., Dunrobin .. .. 1,604 1,979 McKinnell, William, Roxburgh .. .. 2,170 2,254 McLay, W. T., Beaumont .. .. 1,950 1,905 McLean, Charles, Miller's Flat .. .. 554 Nil McLean, J., Roxburgh .. .. .. — 107 MeLelland, S. W., Miller's Flat .. .. — 587 McLennan, D., Dunrobin .. .4 1,697 1,708 McLennan, K. (Estate of), Park Hill .. 7,645 6,827 McLeod, K., Ettrick .. .. .. •— 53 McLew, John, Tuapeka West .. .. 861 Nil McLoughlan Bros., Evans Flat .. .. 569 452 McMillan, A., jun., Waitahuna .. .. — 615 McMillan, A. M., Waitahuna .. .. 955 1,202 McNeilly, Thomas, Blue Spur .. .. — 47 McNeilly, William, Blue Spur .. .. — 145 MeNoe, J. S., Waitahuna .. .. 495 534 McNully, Waitahuna .. .. • . 20 18 McPeake, W., Kelso .. .. .. — 910 McStay, A., Lawrence .. .. .. 347 321 McTavish, J. F., Whenuakoa .. .. 305 380 Middleton, C. G., Waitahuna West .. 867 679 Millar, H. B. (private bag), Roxburgh .. 1,554 1,535 Milligan Bros., Crookston .. .. 406 488 Milne, A. W. (Estate of late), Heriot .. 1,220 Nil Mitchell, Charles William, P.O., Outram .. 1,727 1 1,521

No. of Sheep on April 30,1 April 30, 1927. j 1928. Tuapeka County—continued. Mitchelle, Thomas P., Roxburgh.. .. 721 745 Moir, R. G., Miller's Flat .. •• 1,624 1,829 Moncur, A. M., Heriot .. .. ■. 856 714 Moore and Saunders, Pomahaka .. .. 976 Nil Morton, R., Dunrobin .. .. .. 1,226 1,182 Munro, D., Lawrence .. .. • • 400 350 Munro, Finlay, jun., Tuapeka Flat .. 92 154 Munro, M., Whenaukoa.. .. .. 27 30 Murdock, D., Waitahuna .. .. 1,957 2,076 Murney, E. H., Tapanui .. 1,020 1,215 Murray, Robert R., Waitahuna West, Law- j 704 592 renee P.O. Noble, W. J., Waitahuna .. .. 183 225 Norman, W., Ettrick .. .. - - j 1,781 1,750 Oliver, Robert, Heriot .. .. .. j 581 Nil Olliver, W„ Kelso .. .. .. — 352 Orehiston, K. R., Craigellachie .. .. 492 443 Ottrey, Albert, Heriot .. .. 1,284 2,206 Ottrey, A., Dunrobin .. .. .. — 2,042 Ottrey, E. T„ Heriot .. .. .. ! 261 293 Ottrey, S. J., Heriot .. .. .. 824 1,062 Pannett, T. A., Hillsprings, Roxburgh .. 1,758 1,726 Park, J., Crookston .. .. .. 1,048 1,336 Park, John G., Kelso, Tuapeka .. .. 405 398 Parker, P. A., Roxburgh .. .. 193 298 Parker, Percy, Ettrick .. .. .. —• 247 Paterson, A. K., Heriot.. .. • • 1,833 1,518 Paterson, G. S., Heriot .. .. .. 970 1,067 Paterson, Harold T., Beaumont .. .. 1,504 1,647 Paul, Mrs. S. L., Waitahuna .. .. 647 Nil Paul, W. J., Heriot .. .. .. 2,500 2,600 Paulson, A. R., Tapanui .. .. 418 530 Pennell, F., Waitahuna .. .. — 33 Pinckney, Agnes, Tapanui .. .. 40 50 Pitt, W. S. and H. H., Rongahere .. 908 1,000 Potts, A. C., Crookston .. .. .. 616 Nil Potts Bros., Lawrence .. .. .. 1,346 1,558 Potts, David D., Tapanui .. . . 951 1,078 Potts, Olive, Crookston .. .. — 559 Potts, Robert, Crookston .. .. 637 878 Pringle, John (Trustees of), Crookston .. 628 825 Pullar, James, Crookston .. .. 404 542 Quilter, G., Waitahuna.. .. .. 62 88 Quin, W. R, (c/oDalgety and Co.), Tapanui 65 64 Rae, T. W., Roxburgh .. .. .. — 65 Ramsay, W., Crookston .. .. 467 534 Read, F. T., Roseville, Lawrence .. 627 947 Revie, J. D., Crookston.. .. .. 758 937 Richards, John (c/o Todd Bros, and Co., 1,799 1,781 Limited), Teviot Richardson Bros., Miller's Flat .. .. 625 725 Ridd, A. F„ Miller's Flat .. .. — 59 Ridley, H. S., Manuka Creek .. .. 323 398 Ritchie, T. T„ Waitahuna (e/o Waters, 1,837 1,809 Ritchie and Co., Dunedin) Robertson, Alexander, Crookston . . 490 635 Robertson, Andrew, Lawrence .. .. 751 495 Robertson, Malcolm (Estate of), Tapanui .. 839 832 Robertson, P. F. A., Lawrence .. .. 251 256 Robson, Robert, Evans Flat .. .. 667 812 Rodger, J. D., Pomahaka .. . . 928 950 Rodger, R. A., Tapanui .. .. 1,040 1,026 Rogers, J. F., Tuapeka Mouth .. .. 165 220 Rogers, T. A., Tuapeka North .. .. 170 198 Rogerson, J., Mount Stewart, Waitahuna .. 1,375 1,472 Rose, John, Waitahuna.. .. .. 2,172 2,017 Ross, Donald, Rae's Junction .. .. 24 21 Rougham, P. T., Waitahuna .. .. — 167 Roughan Bros., Whenuakoa .. .. 974 1,177 Roughan, J., Waitahuna West .. .. 350 Nil Roughan, W., Waitahuna West .. .. 358 15 Rowe, Alfred, Waitahuna .. .. 19 19 Roxby, W. M., Glenburnie, Pomahaka . . 870 801 Ruff, James, Tapanui .. .. .. 42 68 Ryan, T. F., Waitahuna .. .. 86 Nil Sanders, Gerald, Roxburgh .. .. 1,367 1,752 Sanders, G. H., Pomahaka .. .. ■— 1,113 Sanders, Leonard F., Box 64, Roxburgh .. 2,050 Nil Saxon, F. George, Beaumont, Tuapeka . . 194 231 Scorgie, A., Lee Stream.. .. .. 3,123 3,350 Scott, John, Waitahuna .. .. 1,271 1,581 Scott, P. J., Roxburgh East .. — 322 Sharp, G. W., Crookston .. .. 829 874 Shaw, Roderick, Waitahuna .. .. 106 112 Sheddau, David, Teviot Estate, Miller's Flat i 882 869

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No. of Sheep on April 80, April 30, 1927. 1928. Tuapeka County—continued. Sheddan, William Albert, Tapanui .. 191 163 Sheehy Bros., Waitahuna .. .. 872 1,000 Sheehy, W. E., Tuapeka Mouth .. .. 727 952 Shiel, C. and W., Heriot .. .. 2,181 1,840 Shiel, H. J., Miller's Flat .. .. — 1,006 Sim, A. W., Heriot .. .. .. 382 1,062 Sim, James, Crookston .. .. .. 1,384 1,7.84 Sim, J. B. (Trustees of), Box 7, Heriot .. 1,058 2,184 Sim, J. G. and P. B., Crookston .. .. 1,151 1,432 Sim, K. G., Crookston .. .. .. 792 | 941 Sim, Peter, Crookston .. .. .. 801 1,142 Skinner, Erie, Waitahuna .. .. 1,394 i 1,293 Skinner, Robert, Tuapeka-Mouth .. 306 j 312 Smaill Bros., Heriot .. .. .. 3,737 4,466 Smaill, R. F., and Son, Dunrobin .. 1,571 1,590 Smellie, Bruce, Miller's Flat .. .. 1,270 1,424 Smith, Andrew, Heriot .. .. .. — 1,409 Smith Bros., Heriot .. .. .. 1,365 Nil Smith, Francis John, Teviot Settlement, 1,113 1,177 Miller's Flat Smith, J., Island Block.. .. .. 1,458 1,797 Smith, James C. (c/o Farmers' Co-operative 40 Nil Association), Tapanui Smith, R. P., Beaumont .. .. 1,624 1,306 Snow, R., c/o Kain Bros., Beaumont .. 3,128 2,415 Spain, J., Miller's Flat .. .. .. 1,220 1,190 Spencer, W., Edievale .. .. .. 955 1,006 Stanton, John, Tuapeka West .. .. 1,142 974 Steel, R., Tuapeka West .. .. 390 449 Steel, W., Kelso .. .. .. — 244 Steven, A. T. J. and W. E., Miller's Flat .. 230 Nil Steven, Edward, Miller's Flat .. .. 1,618 Nil Steven, W. E., Miller's Flat .. .. — 1,884 Stevenson, Alfred, Roxburgh .. .. 1,098 968 Stevenson, —, Roxburgh .. .. — 986 Stewart, Mrs. E. W., Crookston .. .. 1,588 1,919 Stockdill, Thomas, Miller's Flat .. .. 1,824 1,976 Stuart, George, Brooksdale, Tapanui .. 3,764 3,850 Stuart, G. W., Lawrence .. .. 6,780 7,200 Sunnyvale Orchard Company, Island Block 167 125 Sutton, E., Moa Flat, Heriot .. .. — 2,400 Swaney, Mrs. C., Miller's Flat .. .. 392 449 Swanwick, A., Weatherstone .. .. 146 200 Taborn, T., Lawrence .. .. .. 136 150 Tamblyn, A. H., Coal Creek Flat, Roxburgh 102 116 Tamblyn, H. A., Coal Creek Flat .. 1,164 1,061 Tamblyn, J. F., Island Block .. .. 44 30 Tamblyn, R., Coal Creek Flat .. .. 658 668 Teviot Orchard Company (Ltd.), Roxburgh 388 465 Thompson, Richard, Weatherstone .. 1,862 1,854 Thomson, Alexander, Kelso .. .. 2,682 2,289 Thomson, C„ Heriot .. .. .. 87 120 Throp, B. (S. Rae, Manager), Moa Flat 9,525 10,388 Downs, Heriot Throp, N. A., Tuapeka West .. ..- 162 Nil Todd, A., and Todd Bros., Heriot .. — 4,401 Todd, C., Heriot .. .. .. 1,044 Nil Todd, C., Park Hill, Heriot .. .. 2,337 Nil Todd, J., Heriot .. .. .. — 2,746 Tonkin Bros, (c/o L. Tonkin), Ettrick .. 2,171 2,496 Topham, C., Miller's Flat .. .. 255 275 Trip, Bros., Heriot .. .. .. — 844 Tubman, Mrs. M., Dumbarton .. .. 1,413 1,438 Turnbull, George, Pomahaka .. .. 170 j 192 Vanstone, Charles, Waitahuna .. .. ■ 306 [ 354 Waldron, V., Miller's Flat .. .. 1,659 1,552 Wales, P. Y., Roxburgh .. .. 1,852 1,907 Walker, J., Waitahuna .. .. 412 579 Walker, Richard James, Island Block .. 188 222 Walker, W., jun., Heriot .. .. 532 1,184 Wallace, J. A., Waitahuna .. .. 495 601 Waller, —, Miller's Flat .. .. — 648 Walls, H., Roxburgh .. .. .. 2 2 Walter, E. L., Miller's Flat .. .. 205 255 Watson, Campbell, Coal Creek .. .. 728 744 Watson, R. G., Roxburgh .. .. 75 78 Weatherall, F. W., Ettrick .. .. 107 191 Weatherall, G. C., Dumbarton .. .. 1,255 1,493 Weaver, J. M., Ettrick .. .. .. 1,463 1,650 Weaver, P. B., Miller's Flat .. .. — 927 Webster, John, and Sons, Waitahuna West 927 1,325 Wellwood, John Joseph, Teviot Settlement, 1,102 1,400 Roxburgh Whelan, J. J. F. and S. T., Roxburgh .. 2,657 I 2,904

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Tuapeka County—continued. White, J. H„ Tapanui .. .. .. 60 105 Whitehead, C., Lawrence .. .. 295 422 Wilde, Arthur, Waitahuna Gully.. .. 428 403 Williams, G. H., Tuapeka West .. .. 1,116 1,001 Wingfield, Stanley, Miller's Flat .. .. 1,556 1,554 Winmill, H. N., Lawrence .. .. — 80 Winslow, Gilbert, Roxburgh .. .. 676 701 Wood, Mrs. E., Beaumont .. .. 4,500 3,630 Woodfield, S., Waitahuna .. .. 286 330 Woodhouse, R. G., Roxburgh .. .. 2,385 2,503 Wright, Mrs. C. G., Roxburgh .. .. 1,873 1,964 Wright, W. R., Roxburgh .. .. 944 1,027 Yardley, R., and Son, Moa Flat, Heriot .. 8,520 10,135 Young, C. E., S. T,. and N. G., Tuapeka 1,755 2,500 West Young, W. G., Tuapeka West .. .. 1,461 1,612 476,473 521,859 BRUCE COUNTY (In Clutha Subdivision). Adam, T., Waihola .. ... .. 300 300 Adam, F. S., Clarksville .. .. — 411 Adams, John, Clarksville, via Milton .. 203 Nil Agnew, Thomas, Taieri Beach .. .. 183 212 Aiteheson, John, Tuapeka Mouth ,. 395 396 Alexander, J. C., Clarksville .. .. 278 412 Allan, A., Awamangu .. .. .. 461 482 Allen, Henry, Milburn .. .. .. 858 692 Allen, Mrs. Mary, Moneymore .. .. 637 694 Allen, J. (Estate of), Greenfield, Balclutha 704 645 Allen, John B., Greenfield, Balclutha .. 1,036 878 Allison Bros., Clarksville .. .. 1,006 1,048 Allison, J., Moneymore .. .. .. 627 804 Allison, John, jun., Clarksville .. .. 527 572 Allison, R., Moneymore.. .. .. 546 594 Allison, W. A., Clarksville .. .. 167 600 Anderson, H., Stirling, Bruce, Otago .. 173 224 Anderson, J. F., Lovell's Flat .. .. 466 382 Anderton, Edwin, Glenledi .. .. 50 240 Andrews, F. C., Waihola .. .. 549 497 Anicich, A., Milburn .. .. .. 943 729 Athy, Andrew, Akatore.. .. .. 963 1,030 Baird, Robert, North Branch, Milton .. 177 206 Barra, Frank (rural delivery), Milton .. 402 459 Bartlett, H., Akatore .. .. .. 14 15 Barton, T. H., Milburn .. .. .. 2,605 2,515 Bayne, P., Taieri Mouth .. .. 220 120 Beattie, W., Manuka Creek .. .. 742 783 Begg, A. C., Pukeawa .. .. .. 1,433 1,085 Begg, John M. (Executors of), Pukeawa .. 2,584 2,726 Bell, W., Awamangu .. .. .. 1,053 1,264 Bell, W., Waihola .. .. .. 444 355 Bishop, F. J., Puketi .. .. .. 620 730 Bishop, Thomas, Bishop's .. .. 1,267 1,189 Bisset, J. F., Wangaloa.. .. .. 176 265 Blackie, D. N., Kaitangata .. .. 320 512 Blair, G. H„ Hillend .. .. .. 811 917 Borthwick, Robert, Taieri Beach.. .. 553 1,508 Botting, F. A., Tuapeka Mouth .. .. 438 Nil Bowron Bros., Cook Rock, Glenledi .. 2,840 3,192 Bowron and Smith (No. 2 Property), Milton — 1,514 Bowron and Smith (Table Hill Property, — 497 W. G. Bowron), Milton Boyd, Peter, Lovell's Flat .. .. 1,246 1,224 Boylan, J., Wangaloa .. .. .. 645 648 Brocket, F. B., Puketi .. .. .. 1,544 1,144 Brown, Matthew, Wangaloa .. .. 797 799 Bruce, Robert, Milton .. .. .. 202 309 Bryee, David, Lovell's Flat .. .. 1,591 1,835 Bunbury, C., Abbotsford .. .. 243 238 Bungardt, Joseph, Waihola .. .. 30 48 Burnet, David, Tokoiti .. .. .. 832 612 Burnett, W., Glenore .. .. .. 799 771 Burns, J., Pukeawa .. .. .. 101 128 Bustard, J. and J. W., Wangaloa .. 565 Nil Caldwell, J., Greenfield .. .. .. 1,061 1,110 Callanan, P., and Sons, Manuka Creek .. 693 944 Cameron, H., Glenore .. .. .. 230 340 Cameron, John, Glenore .. .. 830 500 Campbell, D., Pukepito .. .. 494 836 Cannon, Thomas (Trustees of), Moneymore 396 383 Carruthers, A., Pukeawa .. .. 302 307

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No. ot Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. . Bruce County—continued. Clark, C. and A., Lovell's Flat .. .. 305 291 Clark, J. and D., Moneymore, Milton .. 795 1,100 Clark, Jasper, Lovell's Flat .. .. 1,113 1,249 Clark, R., Clarksville .. .. .. 671 957 Clarkson, A., Pukekoma .. .. 1,616 1,918 Cochran and Calder, Awamangu .. 2,603 2,898 Cochrane, D., Awamangu .. .. 1,118 1,121 Cochrane, G., Stoney Creek .. .. 354 364 Cochrane, W., Stoney Creek .. .. 850 551 Cockburn, W., Elliotvale, Moneymore .. 1,320 1,247 Cockrane, James, Milton .. .. 508 688 Coll, J. A., Pukeawa .. .. .. 1,757 1,877 Collier, James, Stoney Creek .. .. 304 508 Collier, Robert, Stoney Creek .. .. 344 537 Cook, H. H. (c/o H. Rowe), Coombc Bay, 623 Nil Milton (Table Hill Property) Cook, H. H. (H. Rowe, Manager), Coombe 1,498 Nil Bay, Milton Copland, John, Stoney Creek .. .. 487 836 Courtier, George, Glenore .. .. 190 699 Cowan, J. A. L., Puketi .. .. 588 527 Cowie, H. M., Milton .. .. .. 102 127 Cowie, John, Milburn .. .. .. 89 54 Craig, A. and A., Greenfield .. .. 1,088 1,203 Craig, P. S.j Pukeawa .. .. .. 474 535 Craig, William, Awamangu .. .. 711 770 Crawford, Samuel, Puketi .. .. 780 758 Creighton, Thomas, Stoney Creek .. 464 554 Cross, G. E., Tuapeka Mouth .. .. 1,096 1,096 Cross, J. J., Tuapeka Mouth .. .. 1,216 1,424 Crozier, J. W. and E. (Estate of), Waitahuna 666 655 Cullen, James E., Clarendon .. .. 1,477 1,529 Cullen, R. G., Moneymore .. .. 521 609 Cunningham, G. L., Hillend .. .. 630 719 Cunningham, J. A., Hillend .. .. 623 819 Currie, David, Milton .. .. .. — 207 Daw, F. M., Pukekoma .. .. 1,903 Nil Dipplie, W. J., Balclutha .. .. 18 50 Dodds, T. G., Milton .. .. .. 55 52 Douglas, J. B., Puketi .. .. .. 440 530 Dow, T. M., Hillend .. .. .. 1,823 2,605 Drake, J. F. (No. 2 Property), Run 51, 4,038 3,932 Berwick Draper, A. W., Waihola .. .. 10 38 Drinnan, D. A., Milton .. .. 556 616 Drinnan, W., Milton .. .. .. 227 93 Driver, H. M., Clarendon .. .. 657 653 Duthie, J. A., Lovell's Flat .. .. 977 2,220 Elliott, G. and M., Lovell's Flat .. 478 498 Elliott, William H., Milburn .. .. 1,779 3,030 Ellis, John, Kaitangata .. .. 151 418 Falconer, D. 0., Milton .. .. 323 318 Fergus, J. A., Milton .. .. .. ■— 563 Finch, A. G., Milton .. .. .. 257 216 Finch Bros., Stirling .. .. .. 99 53 Finch, H. R., Milton .. .. .. 212 181 Finch, Mark, Milton .. .. .. 309 315 Finch, William John, Milburn .. .. 294 414 Findlay, James, Hillend .. .. 609 692 Findlay, Robert, Clarksville .. .. 416 Nil Fletcher, A., Lovell's Flat .. .. •—• 12 Flett, H. B., Milburn .. .. .. 2,281 2,600 Forsyth, Charles, Table Hill .. .. 163 155 Forsyth, R., Milton .. .. .. 94 137 Fowler, A., Clarendon .. .. .. 1,180 1,170 Fowler, Henry M., Silveracres, Anderson's 612 490 Bay, Dunedin France, James, Milton .. .. .. 342 405 Fraser, G. and T., Kaitangata .. .. 408 386 Fraser, G. W., Tuapeka Mouth .. .. 614 789 Gage, Thomas, Kaitangata .. .. 306 440 Gardyne, D., jun., Glenledi .. .. 1,110 1,405 Gardyne, James, Milton .. .. 41 62 Geddis, J., Awamangu (rural delivery) .. 1,145 1,019 Glenn, A. J., Pukepito .. .. 537 664 Gordon Bros., Greenfield .. .. 628 675 Gordon, Thomas, Hillend .. .. 1,782 2,660 Gordon, T., No. 2, Hillend .. .. 1,078 1,444 Graham, George A. (No. 2 Property), Ber- 67 181 wick Grant, David, Lovell's Flat .. .. 244 488 Gray Bros., Hillend .. .. .. 993 Nil Gray, D., Milton .. .. .. 454 490 Gray, G. W., Hillend .. .. .. 1,133 1,265

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Bkuce County—continued. Gray, H. J., Hillend .. .. .. — 1,599 Grazier, W., and Son, Pukeawa .. .. 737 438 Green, A. W., Balclutha .. .. 160 Nil Gregory, J. W., Lovell's Flat .. .. 7 59 Grellett, George, Taieri Beach .. .. 145 144 Grey, George, Clarendon .. .. 282 411 Grey, 0., Milburn .. .. .. 586 604 Hagen, C. M., Milton .. .. .. 11 18 Hagen, J. B., Milburn .. .. .. 87 120 Haggart, Hugh, Wangaloa .. .. 153 276 Haggitt, K. A., Hillend .. .. —- 615 Hall, George S., Lovell's Flat .. .. 223 248 Hallahan, William, Milton .. .. 122 234 Hallum, R. A., Bishop's .. .. 893 1,002 Henke, Carl, Waihola .. .. .. 46 Nil Hardy Bros. (Clydeview Property), Greenfield 1,069 1,150 Ilarrex, H. 0., Waitahuna .. .. 601 684 Harvey, Mrs. Margaret Jane, Moneymore .. 322 249 Harvey, William, Benhar .. .. 539 423 Healy, Bernard, Tokoiti .. .. 50 81 Healey, J. A., Tokoiti .. .. .. — 88 Heckler, W. M., Table Hill .. .. 178 155 Henry, John, Taieri Beach .. .. 166 170 Hewitson, W., Lovell's Flat .. .. 1,068 970 Higgie, John A., Milton.. .. .. 178 172 Higgs, A., Raurekau .. .. .. 301 431 Hislop Bros., Waronui .. .. .. 591 Nil Hodge, R. J., Lovell's Flat .. .. 306 316 Holgate, H., Homestead Farm, Balclutha.. 366 527 Hollamby, Thomas, Raurekau .. .. 114 133 Holland, H., Puketi .. .. .. 565 Nil Houston, W., Lovell's Flat .. .. 370 411 Howie, James, Moneymore, Milton .. 308 297 Howie, John, Moneymore, Milton .. 318 260 Hunter, Samuel, Taieri Beach .. .. 107 464 Hutton, William, Glenledi .. .. 350 305 Hyslop, Archibald, Awamangu .. .. 376 443 Hyslop, A., Greenfields, Clydevale .. — 458 Hyslop, R., Waitahuna.. .. .. 719 1,123 Hyslop, W., Waronui .. .. .. 52 59 Inglis, J. S., Milton .. .. .. 307 342 Inglis, Robert, Glenledi.. .. .. 304 464 Jaffray, J. H., Milton .. .. .. 451 450 Jensen Bros., Milburn .. .. .. 693 905 Johnson, James, Wangaloa .. .. 496 Nil Johnson, T., Wangaloa .. .. .. 667 1,428 Johnston, David, Stoney Creek, Balclutha 706 785 Johnston, J., Clarksville .. .. 358 384 Johnston, J. A., Balclutha .. .. 280 536 Jones, E. B., Milton .. .. .. 12 48 Joseph, J. S., Taieri Mouth .. .. 184 228 Joseph, Robert, Taieri Beach .. .. 90 108 Kane Bros., Karmford Farm, Milton .. 324 Nil Kane, J., Clarendon .. .. .. 772 1,044 Keith, Mrs. M., Benhar.. .. .. 126 .100 Kerr, I)., Lovell's Flat .. .. .. 179 226 Kerr, J., Raurekau .. .. .. 96 60 Kerr, J. C., Pukeawa .. .. .. 260 305 King, A. (private bag), Balclutha .. 521 551 Kirkness, W. S., Pukepito .. .. 435 464 Kliem, Karl, Puketi .. .. .. 472 409 Kloogh, A. E., Henley .. .. .. 216 356 Lane, Mrs. M. M., Waihola .. .. 22 173 Laverty Bros. (Estate of), Taieri Beach .. J — 63 Laverty, Mrs. Ann, Taieri Beach.. .. j 42 Nil Lawrence, D. A., Wangaloa .. .. 64 113 Leonard Bros., Balclutha .. .. 517 608 Liddell, J., Taieri Beach .. .. j go Nil Liddle, James, jun., Taieri Beaeh .. j 80 Nil Lilburne, W. A., Milton.. .. .. 87 144 Lindsay, G. M., Milton .. .. .. 76 65 Little, Eric, Pukekoma .. .. .. 587 1,046 Lockhart, A., Clarksville .. .. 184 159 Lockhart, A. and T. B., Rosebank, Milton 174 202 Lockhart, A. and T., Milton .. .. 247 595 Lockhart, James, Moneymore .. .. 723 695 Lockhart, R. G., Moneymore, Clarkville .. 495 263 Lockhart, William, Milton .. .. 173 243 Lockhead, John, Kaitangata .. .. 144 440 Lockhead, Robert, Balclutha .. .. 839 Nil Lory, James, Pukepito, Balclutha .. 980 1,169 Lowery Bros., Glenore .. .. .. 787 813 Lowery, Charles N., Crichton .. .. 499 454 Lowery, C. T., Lovell's Flat .. .. 323 406

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Bruce County—continued. Lunan, F., Tokoiti .. .. .. — 59 Lyders Bros., Berwick .. .. .. 619 610 Lyders, F. W., Berwick.. .. .. 334 696 Lyon, Thomas S. C., Greenfield .. .. 616 762 Lyon, W. D., Moneymore, Milton .. 755 1,026 Macauley, P., Kaitangata .. .. 177 542 Main, Alexander P.,' Hartside, Milton .. 152 163 Maley, Michael, Clarksville .. .. 202 220 Marshall, J. A., Table Hill .. .. 725 600 Marshall, R. H., Stirling .. .. — 1,236 Martin, Charles L., Pukekoma .. .. 70 70 Martin, W., Wangaloa .. .. .. 61 70 Mathieson, William L., Berwick .. 621 480 McArthur, F. J., Pukeawa .. .. 143 190 McCorkindale, Miss M., Manuka Creek .. 91 101 McCreadie, R. W., Pukeawa .. .. 327 313 McCrostie Bros., Lovell's Flat .. .. 775 800 McCrostie Estate, Lakeside, Lovell's Flat .. 5,240 5,490 McCullock Bros., Glenore P.O. .. .. •— 2,010 McCullock, Thomas, Awamangu .. 1,000 1,120 McDonald, A., Lovell's Flat .. .. — 4 McDonald, J. M., Lovell's Flat .. .. — 57 McElrea, James, Milton .. .. 581 492 McGregor, D., Milburn.. .. .. 272 182 McGrouther, James, Milton .. .. 279 Nil McGrouther, J. (No. 2 Property), Milburn.. •—• 372 McGuigan, James, Glenledi .. .. 506 686 McGuigan, W., Glenledi .. .. 485 546 Mcintosh, L. P., Berwick .. .. 569 Nil Mclntyre, Donald, Cattle Hill Farm, Kai- 342 Nil tangata McKechnie, Arch., sen., Milton .. .. 74 Nil McKenzie Bros., Taieri Beach .. .. 1,934 1,307 McKenzie, C., Clydevale .. .. 1,321 1,600 McKenzie, R. 8., Milton .. .. 998 1,022 McLaren, John, Table Hill .. .. 19 29 McLean, John, Glenledi .. .. 468 257 McLeod, George, North Branch, Milton .. 864 Nil McNamara, R., Cairn Road, Puketi .. 486 653 McNeil, Joseph, Circle Hill, Milburn .. 54 118 McNeill, H., jun., Milburn .. .. 204 187 McNeill, John, Milburn .. .. 100 120 McPherson, Mrs. Mary C., Berwick .. 478 518 McRae, J. D., Puketi .. .. .. 982 1,022 McRae, Malcolm, Milton .. .. 237 229 McSkimming, P., and Son, Benhar .. 572 1,698 Meade, E. H., Manuka Creek .. .. — 84 Melville, Andrew, North Branch, Milton.. 383 385 Merrilees, Walter, Taieri Beach .. .. 364 243 Michelle, R. H., Milton .. .. 57 48 Michelle, W. T., Milton .. .. 24 114 Miller, John, Milton .. .. .. 300 374 Mills, R. and S., Balclutha .. .. 99 46 Milne, David, Taieri Beach .. .. 204 295 Milne, M., Milton .. .. .. — 527 Moir, J. P., Ashland, Hillend .. .. 2,658 2,979 Moore, Annabella, Pukepito .. .. 558 558 Morgan .Bros., Hillend.. .. .. 1,121 Nil Morgan, Mrs. L., Waronui .. .. 57 33 Morgan, R. B., Taieri Mouth .. .. 315 Nil Morgan, R. B„ Hillend .. .. .. — 1,216 Morgan, W. E., Waionui Post-office, Tokoiti — 529 Morgan, William, Tokoiti .. .. 567 Nil Moseley, L. G., Puketi.. .. .. 521 770 Mosley, O. S., Stirling .. .. .. •— 1,172 Muir, Hugh, Manuka Creek .. .. 470 556 Muir, W., Manuka Creek .. .. 128 117 Munro, Finlay, Whenuakoa, Lawrence (Aka- 152 Nil tore Property) Munro, J. J., Milton .. .. .. 373 Nil Murray, J., Tokoiti, Milton .. .. ■— 31 Murray, P., Balclutha .. .. .. 84 48 Murray, Robert, Clarksville .. .. 57 32 Nelson, S., Stirling .. .. 1,129 913 Newbigging, James, Moneymore .. 313 362 O'Connor, John, Glenore .. .. 177 176 O'Connor, Mrs. Mary, Waihola .. .. 2,418 2,609 O'Connor, P., Glenore .. .. .. 112 140 Oliver, Alex., Milton .. .. .. — 208 Orlowski, A. J., Waihola .. .. 196 204 Orr, H. G., Moneymore .. .. 7 17 Palmer, O., Taieri Beach .. .. •— 201 Parker Bros., Stirling .. .. .. 776 799

No. of Sheep on April 30, | April 30, 1027. 1928. Bbuce County —continued. Paterson, R., Hillend .. .. .. 1,180 1,075 Patterson, W. B., Milton .. .. — 835 Patterson, W. B., Milton .. .. 853 Nil Paul, J. H., Milton .. .. .. 302 550 Pirie, A., Table Hill .. .. .. 173 410 Pitt, H. E., Greenfield.. .. .. 921 788 Popham, C. R., Waihola .. .. 626 556 Prentice, Mrs. Barbara R., Berwick .. 658 583 Purvis, R. C., Raurekau .. .. 163 160 Quelch, F. E., Milton .. .. .. 130 208 Quill, T., Milton .. .. .. 50 52 Raitt Bros., Milburn .. .. .. 328 410 Raitt, J. H. B., Tokoiti, Milton .. 566 453 Ramsay, Alexander, Awamangu .. 529 449 Reay, W, Waronui .. .. .. 1,940 1,845 Reid, D. L„ Puketi .. .. .. 581 646 Reid, Donald McGregor, Milton .. 691 734 Richards, John S., Raurekau .. .. 706 815 Roberts, Mrs. S., Inch Clutha .. .. 107 248 Robertson, J., Moneymore .. .. 450 428 Robinson, C., jun., Lovell's Flat .. .. 391 197 Robinson, H. G., Moneymore .. .. 927 763 Robinson, John, Clarksville .. .. 369 518 Robinson, Mrs. Ann, Moneymore .. 288 332 Robinson, S. H. (rural delivery), Stony Creek, 257 511 Balclutha Robinson, W., Moneymore .. .. 223 351 Robinson, William, jun., Lovell's Flat .. 1,892 2,033 Robson, Allan, Lovell's Flat .. .. 561 Nil Robson, E. W., Lovell's Flat .. .. — 652 Rose, Miss Ann, Waitahuna .. .. 591 500 Ross, Lady (W. W. Kerr), Pukepito, via 2,304 2,349 Balclutha Ross, W. J., Kaitangata .. .. — 489 Roughan, James, Waitahuna West .. 350 328 Roulston and Linklater, Hillend.. .. 2,949 3,724 Roulston, H. B., Hillend .. .. 1,331 1,467 Roulston, J. A., Hillend .. .. 1,355 2,211 Russell, D., Milton .. .. .. 231 222 Russell, D., and Son, Milton .. .. 847 980 Russell, Thomas H., Milburn .. .. 430 413 Rutherford, James, Waitahuna .. .. 616 629 Rutherford, R., Ellesmere Farm, Bishops .. 509 508 Sanderson, George, Glenledi .. .. 192 276 Sandford, H., Stoney Creek .. .. 320 355 Sawle, J., Glenore .. .. .. 140 Nil Scanlan, Patrick, Milton .. .. 526 568 Scott, J., Wangaloa .. .. .. 419 732 Scott, E., Stirling .. .. .. 350 570 Scott, George, Waitahuna .. .. — 68 Scott, T. M., Moneymore, Milton .. 809 860 Seed, W. J. L., Carnoustrie, Milton .. — 377 Shanks, D., Circle Hill, Milburn .. .. 96 324 Shaw, James H., Puketi .. .. 1,100 1,187 Shaw, S., Berwick .. .. .. 860 919 Sheat, C. R., Moneymore .. .. 916 902 Sheat, C. R., Viewhill, Glenore .. .. 820 824 Sheat, W. J., Glenore .. .. .. 1,710 2,135 Shennan, John, Berwick .. .. 152 Nil Sheppard, Thomas, Puketi .. .. 628 749 Sinclair, E., Waihola .. .. .. 465 373 Sinclair, J. G., Glenore .. .. .. 69 47 Skinner, J. L., Clarendon .. .. 314 Nil Smaill, W., Kaitangata.. .. .. 305 359 Smaill, W. C. and W. J., Kaitangata .. 1,474 1,823 Smith, Alexander, Remote, Lovell's Flat .. 554 614 Smith, D., Greenfield .. .. .. 742 924 Smith, J. Crossan, Greenlea, Lovell's Flat.. 284 87 Smith, James, Barnego, Balclutha .. 104 79 Smith, James, and Sons, Greenfield .. 3,726 2,670 Smith, James, Waitahuna West .. .. 996 775 Smith, W., Clarendon .. .. .. — 375 Smollett, David S., Awamangu .. .. 751 1,283 Somerville, Mrs. I. E., Milburn .. .. 1,212 1,227 Somerville, I. E. (No. 2 Property,) Mil- — 1,649 burn Soper, S. T., Pukeawa (No. 3 Property) .. — 276 Soper, W. A., Greenfield .. .. 1,161 1,237 Soper, W. A., Greenfield .. .. 721 1,230 Stanger, John, Waihola .. .. 466 Nil Stevenson Bros., Milton, North Branch .. 352 394 Stewart, A. B., Moneymore .. .. 1,032 970 Stewart, A. E., Milton .. .. .. 129 235

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1027. 1928. Bbuce County—continued. Stewart, A. T., I.ovell\s Flat .. .. 953 511 Stewart, R. R., Waihola .. .. 1,726 2,137 Steel, George, Awamunga .. .. 114 136 Stiell, R. G. (No. 1 Property), Emerald 2,022 1,918 Hills, Berwick Stirling, J. R., Greenfield .. .. 1,072 1,216 Stirling, W., Tuapeka Mouth .. .. 499 1,050 Stoddart, R., Clyde vale.. .. .. 316 Nil Storer, W. C., Kaitangata .. .. 576 811 Strain, Winifred E., Milburn .. .. 336 505 Sutherland, A., Table Hill .. .. 200 187 Sutherland, H., Clarksville .. .. 382 401 Sutherland, W., Waitahuna Gully .. 430 676 Sutherland, William, Burnt Creek, Waita- 400 252 huna Gully Taylor, Alfred D., Glenore .. .. 511 330 Taylor, Charles, Milburn .. .. 374 290 Taylor, C. H., Awamangu .. .. 525 576 Taylor, J. R., Milburn .. .. .. 707 783 Taylor, Joseph, Table Hill .. .. 305 225 Taylor, Joseph, Table Hill (Property No. 2) 255 422 1 Telfer, Andrew, Greenfield .. .. 916 1,079 1 Thomas, H. W., Waihola .. .. 146 74 1 Thompson, C., Table Hill .. .. 490 515 Thomson, Alfred, Milton .. .. 380 570 ' Thomson, David, Milton .. .. 929 971 1 Thornthwaite, J., Clarksville .. .. 237 247 Tosswill, P. J. W., Kaitangata .. .. 20 Nil Townley Bros., Stirling .. .. 57 154 Tracey, T., Greenfield .. .. .. 875 904 Trounson, Albert, Taieri Beach .. .. 94 163 Trounson, Edson, Taieri Beach .. .. 128 153 Tuft, J., Berwick .. .. .. 665 766 Twaddle, J. E., Benhar.. .. .. 433 860 Twaddle, Thomas, Wangaloa .. .. -r- 875 Tweed, Andrew, Milton .. .. 258 394 Tweed, Mrs. Margaret, Lovell's Plat .. 407 606 Ussher, Brian, Milton .. .. .. 950 Nil Walker, James, Pukekoma .. .. — 48 Wallace, W., Pukekawa .. .. 395 450 Walter and Son, Berwick .. .. 1,586 Nil Walter, H., Berwick .. .. .. — 1,586 Waters, Don, Glenledi .. .. .. 242 299 Watson, W. J., Glenledi .. .. 413 387 Webster, R. D., Pukekawa .. .. 12 15 Welsh, W., Pukeawa .. .. .. 924 1,001 West, J., Milton .. .. .. 9 37 Westland, Fred., Milburn .. .. 5 4 Whalan, E. T., Taieri Beach .. .. 262 340 Whalan, John A. C., Taieri Beach .. 202 253 White Bros., Post-office, Bishop's .. 1,171 1,160 Whyte, George, Glenledi .. .. 406 600 Whyte, J., Pukeawa .. .. .. 475 444 Wilkins, J. H., Table Hill, Milton .. — 56 Williamson, Peter, Milburn .. .. 158 223 Willocks, R. D., Balclutha .. .. 929 995 Willocks, R. S., Stoney Creek .. .. 984 851 Willocks, W. R., Stoney Creek .. .. 860 822 Wilson, Mrs. Christina M., Waihola .. —• 1,868 Wilson, Robert, Ururua .. .. 392 320 Wilson, R. and C. M., Waihola .. .. 1,969 Nil Wilson, V., Greenfield .. .. 1,109 836 Winter, S., Post-office, Clydevale .. 867 1,145 Wisely, Mrs. Catherine, Milburn .. .. 503 616 Wishart, D. R., Balclutha .. .. 534 684 Woodhead, G. E„ Milton .. .. 92 212 Yorston, C., Waihola .. .. .. 212 254 Yorston, W. D., Lovell's Flat .. .. 62 Nil Young, F., Milburn .. .. .. 167 158 Young, William, Clarendon .. .. 78 95 248,063 276,556 LAKE COUNTY (In Southland Subdivision). Acland, L. G. D., Cecil Peak, Sunnyside, 9,340 9,718 Queenstown Adam, H., and Sons, Glenorchy .. .. 5,760 6,700 Allan Bros., Lower Shotover .. .. 232 148 Aspinal, J., Mount Aspiring, Pembroke .. 990 Nil Aubrey, D. C., Cattle Flat, Pembroke .. 7,520 8,550 Bagrie, Adam J., Lower Shotover .. 274 186 Baird, G. D. (Executors of), Arrowtown .. 2,002 2,227

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Lake County—continued. Ballantyne, George, Mount Barker, Pembroke 311 287 Barker, C. E., Butcher, Pembroke .. 64 20 Barker, E., Pembroke .. .. .. 405 440 Beaton, J. G., Gibbston .. .. 3,150 2,990 Blakely, E. F., Lome Peak Station, Garston 8,063 8,092 Bloxham, F. S., Arrowtown .. .. 3,752 Nil Bloxham, F. S., Gibbston .. .. — 3,692 Boyd, D., Willowbank, Lower Shotover .. 555 536 Brown, Mrs. A., Lower Shotover.. .. 178 260 Brown, J. P., Lower Shotover .. .. 380 285 Bryant, Thomas, Kinloch .. .. 574 458 Burdon, G. L., Mount Creighton, Lake Waka- 8,640 8,550 tipu, Queenstown Burnett, James, Queenstown Post-office .. 6,007 5,760 Butel, John, Arrowtown .. .. 383 405 Butson, Thomas N., Garston .. .. 402 506 Clack, B. P., Glenorchy .. .. 213 200 Cockburn, D., Arthur's Point, Queenstown 496 473 Cockburn, J., Arthur's Point (rural delivery), 625 560 Queenstown Cosgrove, Mrs. Catherine, Gibbston .. 228 140 Cowan, S., Gibbston .. .. .. 101 115 Cowie, I. W., Waitiri Station, Kawarau 3,960 3,933 Gorge (rural delivery), Cromwell Cronin, Jeremiah, Glenorchy .. .. 544 708 Cunningham, Thomas (Estate of), Garston 911 1,100 Dagg, H. M., Wharehuanui .. .. 218 160 Davidson, T., Queenstown .. .. 20 9 Davis, J. H., Queenstown .. .. 55 92 Denny and Swift (private bag), Invercargill 9,870 8,491 Elliott, W. M., Queenstown .. .. 3,530 3,799 Enwright, G. P., Gibbston (rural delivery), 139 395 Cromwell Enwright, T. and P., Cardrona .. .. 1,097 1,070 Ewart, W. (rural delivery), Gibbston .. 135 113 Ewing, E. C., Pembroke .. .. 1,240 1,200 Faulke, J., Pembroke .. .. .. 2,111 2,166 Feehly, Thomas Alfred, Arrowtown .. 38 34 Fitzgibbon Bros., Arrowrown .. .. ■—• 224 Fitzgibbon, E., Arrowtown .. .. 244 Nil Fitzpatrick, Mrs. C., Arthur's Point .. 420 365 Fowler, Robert G., Crown Terrace, Arrow- 250 320 town Fraser and Gunn, Martin's Bay .. .. 60 Nil Freeman Bros., Minaret Station, Pembroke 5,791 7,928 Gallagher, J. and P., Garston .. .. 490 560 Galvin, Patrick, jun., Cardrona .. .. 42 36 Geer, George, Pembroke .. .. 136 170 Geer, George, Pembroke .. .. — 170 Gordon, W., and Sons, Garston .. .. 1,573 2,066 Gordon, W., Arthur's Point .. .. 1.030 877 Grant, Mrs. Jane Geddes, Lower Shotover.. 820 800 Grant, Mrs. W. A., Glenorchy .. .. 326 40 Grant, R. N., Cherry Farm, Lower Shotover 383 402 Grant, W. A., Glenorchy .. .. 38 332 Groves, Huntly, Routeburn Station, Kinloch 2,688 2,878 Gunn, D. J. (c/o National Mortgage and — 50 Agency Co., Invercargill), Elfin Bars, Queenstown Hansen, Peter (rural delivery), Queenstown 585 506 Houston, Thomas, Lower Shotover .. 188 137 Hume, A., Wyuna Station, Glenorchy .. 6,320 6,343 Hunter, Robert (rural delivery), Queenstown 393 335 Ironside, J. K., Pembroke .. .. 123 133 Jardine and McBride, Kawarau Falls, Queens- 8,378 8,874 town Jardine, Dickson, Glencoe Station, Arrow- 9,366 8,819 town Johnston, F. C. and H. A., Arthur's Point 6,230 6,119 (rural delivery), Queenstown Kennett Bros., Glenorchy .. .. 5,760 6,272 Kinross, Mrs. H. A., and Sons, Cromwell 763 653 Road, Arrowtown Koch, Charles, Glenorchy .. .. 224 262 Lafranchi Bros., Cardrona .. .. 312 351 Lee, Leo, Lower Shotover .. .. 4,057 4,356 Lee, Robert J., Cardrona .. .. 2,939 3,593 Little, J., Cardrona .. .. .. 283 223 Little, John, Cardrona .. .. .. 162 161 Lynch, L. J., Queenstown .. .. 7 8 Mackie, D., Arrowtown .. .. 95 85 Martin, J., Crown Terrace, Arrowtown .. 232 274 Matheson, Robert E., Greenvale Station, 7,035 ' 6,624 Garston (private bag), Invercargill

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No. o( Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Lake County—continued. McAuley, Thomas, Arrowtown .. .. 6 52 McBride, Alexander Hugh, Lower Shotover 212 207 McCaughan A. (Estate of), (Mrs. A. 401 476 McCaughan), Garston McCaughan and Sons, Glen Nevis and Clip- 6,070 6,913 pings Station, Kingston McCormiok, P., Queenstown .. .. 3,547 3,707 Mae.donald, Coll, Arthur's Point .. .. 102 91 MeDougall, J. P., Cardrona .. .. 24 42 McKenzie, Hugh, and Sons, Queenstown .. 29,000 29,190 McLaren, A. and H., Glendhu .. .. 281 282 McLean, Mrs. Elizabeth (rural delivery), 205 236 Dalcfield, Queenstown McLean, J. W., Coronet Peak Station, 7,500 8,585 Queenstown McMillan, Don, Box 16, Garston .. — 1,803 McMillan, Don, Box 16, Garston .. — 1,000 McMullen, J., Arthur's Point .. .. 1 2 McNamee, P. A., Garston .. .. 878 1,006 Miller, Alfred, Crown Terrace, Arrowtown 223 151 Miller, H., Cardrona .. .. .. 147 176 Miller, J., Cardrona .. .. .. 403 507 Miller, J., Cromwell (rural delivery), Arrow- 30 35 town Miller, J. W. (rural delivery), Queenstown 2,171 2,036 Monson, E. (rural delivery), Queenstown .. 684 551 Morris, D. W., Mount Barker, Albert Town — 381 Mt. Aspiring Land Co., Pembroke .. — 836 Naylor, Frederick, Nokomai Siding (private 894 977 bag), Invercargill Norman, Mrs. M. A., Pembroke .. .. 106 41 O'Connell, J. E., Frank ton .. .. 153 15 O'Fee, James, Arrowtown .. .. 72 89 Overton, O., Queenstown .. .. — 20 Passmore, Harry P. (private bag), Dunedin 1,594 Nil Paterson, W., and Son, Mount Aurum 6,200 6,480 Station, Arrowtown Paterson, W., and Son, Arrowtown .. 2,108 2,043 Pearce, T. J., Pembroke .. .. 103 136 Perriam, P. C. (rural delivery), Gibbstown 117 159 Peterson, Charles, Athol .. .. 136 220 Prior, W. C., Glenorchy .. .. 66 74 Reed, J. W., Arrowtown .. .. 2,340 2,631 Reid, Alexander, Arcadia, Queenstown .. 1,230 1,414 Reid, David, Gibbston .. .. .. 157 212 Reid, John, Box 29, Arrowtown .. .. 211 230 Reid, Peter, Lower Shotover .. .. 368 344 Reid, W., and Sons, Arrowtown .. .. 512 500 Reid, W. S., Arrowtown .. .. 683 234 Reid, W. S. (Shotover Property), Arrowtown 4,279 4,463 Resta, Antonio (rural delivery), Gibbstown 143 114 Robertson Bros., Cardrona .. .. 2,738 2,944 Ross, W. N., Glenorchy .. .. 14 30 Sanders Bros., Waitiri, Cromwell .. — 750 Sargood, R. P., Wanaka Station, Pembroke 5,090 5,400 Saunders, E., Craigroy, Arrowtown .. 530 668 Scaife Bros., Glendhu, Pembroke.. .. 11,583 10,615 Scaife, N. P., Pembroke .. .. — 5,035 Scott, A. W., Gibbston .. .. .. 1,988 1,938 Scott, A. W., Glenorchy .. .. 1,222 1,595 Scurr, John R., Cardrona .. .. 394 411 Seator, I., Garston .. .. — 152 Seator, Robert (Estate of), Garston .. 138 Nil Shaw, G. H., Queenstown .. .. 1,959 2,021 Shaw, Robert, Arrow Junction, Arrowtown 124 147 Smith, Percy F., Cardrona .. .. 1,401 1,448 Soper, Henry, Garston .. .. .. — 138 Soper, Samuel, Athol .. .. .. 1,802 Nil Soper, S., and Sons, Athol .. .. — 2,087 Studholme, W., Pembroke .. .. 727 667 Swann, C., Arrowtown .. .. .. 408 261 Thomson, F. D., Pembroke .. .. 1,395 1,418 Thompson, W. H., Crown Terrace, Arrow- — 136 town Turner, Mrs. Elizabeth, A. Lower Shotover 128 145 Waites, C., Queenstown .. .. 545 536 Waters, E. A., Branch Creek, Cardrona .. 4,602 4,609 Watt Bros., Arrowtown .. .. 4,818 4,725 Watt Bros., Frankton .. .. .. 924 280 Wiley Bros., Pembroke, Lake Wanaka .. 405 327 Williamson, Mrs. Sarah A., Garston .. 233 254 Wraytt, George A., Garston .. .. 696 586 269,477 283,898

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. SOUTHLAND COUNTY (In Southland Subdivision). Abattoirs (the Manager), Invereargill .. 217 95 Abernethy, W. L., Gore .. .. 1,716 2,096 Adams, John, Waianiwa .. .. 430 551 Adamson, P. and J., Tussock Creek .. 416 458 Affleck, Charles V., Oreti .. .. 1,727 1,352 Agnew, Mrs. E., and Sons, Menzie's Ferry — 186 Aim, William, Winfield, Glenham .. 1,256 1,540 Aitchison, J., Kauana ,. .. .. 367 450 Aitken Bros, (rural delivery), Gore .. 1,777 2,601 Aitken, E. W., Waikaka Valley.. .. 1,640 1,750 Aitken, Mrs. G., Springhills .. .. — 38 Aitken, J. J., The Glen, Gore .. .. 110 62 Aitken, R., The Poplars, Waitaka .. — 620 Aitken, William, Wyndham .. .. — 15 Alexander, D. M., Box 53, Balfour .. 250 250 Alexander, J. N., Box 56, Balfour .. 366 675 Alexander, T., Woodlands .. .. 40 Nil Allan, Prank (rural delivery), Glencoe .. 348 413 Allan, Mrs. Mary A. (Estate of), Pukerau .. 196 213 Allen and Tapper, Mataura Island .. 1,576 1,974 Allen, John, Charlton .. .. .. 197 581 Allison, W. P. P., Kauana .. .. 120 77 Allott, J. W., Ryal Bush .. .. 76 82 Anderson, George, and Sons, Wright's Bush 662 998 Anderson, George, jun., Pine Hill, Mokorcta 259 384 Anderson, H., Hokonui (rural delivery), 2,041 2,084 Winton Anderson, James, Waikaka Valley .. 200 Nil Anderson, John (Estate of), Fortrose .. 28 113 Anderson, John P., Wright's Bush .. 455 555 Anderson, J. R. and W., Limehills .. 897 1,040 Anderson, E. A., Dipton .. .. 444 693 Anderson, N. W., Wright's Bush.. .. — 419 Anderson, R. A., Victoria Park Farm, 664 442 Waikiwi, Invereargill Anderson, R. J., Kauana .. .. 2,390 2,923 Anderson, Robert, Pleasant Creek Hokonui 800 925 Anderson, T. H., Wright's Bush .. 263 162 Anderson, W. J. G., Freshford .. .. 372 446 Andrews, Charles P., Papatowai .. 227 151 Andrews, J. G., Waimahaka .. .. 857 812 Andrews, J. W., Chatton .. .. 401 624 Andrews, W. J., Five Rivers .. .. 1,545 1,991 Andrews, W. S., Pine Bush .. .. 308 364 Archibald, J. M., Brydone .. .. 214 431 Armstrong, H., Morton Mains .. .. — 397 Arnold, C., Otapiri (rural delivery), Winton 52 Nil Arnott, P., Seaward Downs .. .. 251 174 Arnott, Richard, Wyndham .. .. 31 126 Ayson, T., and Son, Wyndham.. .. 1,414 1,184 Ayson, W., Waikaka .. .. .. 1,500 1,484 Bailey, Robert, Heddon Bush (rural delivery) 1,496 1,704 Baird, Andrew, Lochiel .. .. 230 247 Baird, A. Oreti (rural delivery), Winton .. — 1,371 Baird Bros., Knapdale (rural delivery), Gore 410 338 Baird, D., Winton, Otapiri (rural delivery) 314 331 Baird, E. R., Tusseck Creek .. .. •—. 150 Baird, J., Winton, Otapiri (rural delivery) 486 497 Baird, John, Limehills .. .. 287 286 Baird, R. K., Wendon (rural delivery), Gore 852 1,133 Baird, Robert, sen., Myross Bush .. 64 294 Baird, Thomas, Limehills .. . . 179 149 Baird, W., Benmore .. .. .. 980 1,034 Baird, William, 61 Ritchie Street, Invereargill — 1,200 Ballantine, Andrew, Kauana .. -.. 890 1,016 Ballantyne, J. and W., Niagara .. 274 312 Balneaves, James, Myross Bush .. 284 354 Barber, F. A., Gore (rural delivery), Te Tipua 235 130 Barber, Robert, Waimumu (rural delivery), 348 490 Gore Barclay, J., Freshford .. .. .. 13 Nil Barclay, T. A. (rural delivery), Wendon .. 12 141 Barker, A. J., Mokotua .. .. 154 157 Barker, Robert, Oreti .. .. .. 610 509 Barnett, Mrs. C., Slope Point .. .. 158 134 Barron, John, Wright's Bush .. .. — 333 Barron, William, Morton Mains.. .. 1,366 1,683 Batchelor, A., Toa .. .. .. 98 130 Bates and Pankhurst, Awarua Plains .. — 28 Baxter, A., Kapuka .. .. .. 69 20 Baxter, John, Seaward Downs .. .. 58 27 Baxter, R., Wamatuku .. .. — 50 Baynes, C. R. M., Edendale .. .. 190 200 Baynes, G., Brydone .. .. .. 98 125

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Southland County—continued. Baynes, H. A., Brydone .. .. — 71 Beange, W., Mokoreta .. ■ ■ 46 130 Beath, Alexander, Chatton .. .. 338 276 Beattie, M., Titiroa .. •. • • 372 638 Beattie, William Oswald, Gore .. •• 811 963 Beaven, Mrs. Selina, Otahuti (rural de- j 128 Nil livery), Winton Beck, James, Edendale .. • • 23 112 Beer, A. H., Lumsden.. .. • • I 40 Nil Beer, A. H., Ryal Bush.. .. .. — 102 Begg, J. C., Mokoreta .. .. •• 8,886 8,650 Beggs, Robert, Wright's Bush .. .. 694 695 Boll, D. M., Otapiri (rural delivery), Winton 12 11 Bell, Frank, Brown's (rural delivery), 198 211 Glenooe Bell, J., Glenham .. ■ • • • 528 558 Bellew, — (rural delivery), Otama .. — 204 Bellow, Patrick (rural delivery), Otama .. j 122 211 Bennett, H., Slope Point .. • • 526 526 Bennett, W. A., Glenham .. • • j 291 285 Bennett, Mrs. C. (Otapiri rural delivery), 149 203 Winton Bennetts, F. H., Rosedale, Invercargill .. 3o0 512 Biggar, A., jun., Putangahau .. • • 174 164 Biggar, A. (rural box), Waikawa Valley .. 500 534 Biggar, George, Croydon .. • • 123 140 Biggar, W. O., Lumsden .. • ■ 442 6-8 Billig, A. A., Browns " , Birch, G. J., Kapuka .. •• 345 ,3-0 Birch, W. H„ Kapuka.. .. •• 471 809 Birnie, W., Glenham .. •• •• ~ Birse, C. R., Quarry Hills •• •• Birse, J. W. and H. M„ Lome.. .. 04 293 Birse, W., Quarry Hills •• 1 > 12 % N Black, E., Box 63, Balfour .. •• 849 658 Black, Mrs. D. M., Fairfax .. 25j> 1M Black, Oliver, Waikaka • • • • J^ iJ Black, S., Waikaka .. •• •• ' Blackler, W., Lome, Invercargill.. .. Blackmore Bros., Morton Mams . • Blair, James, Otara .. • • ■ • Blair, M„ Otara .. • • • • f ° *28 Blair, Robert, Brunton s Plains, Otara .. 41 Blakie, James (Estate of), Ryal Bush . . > Blakie, J. B„ Otahuti (rural delivery), 866 75U Winton okq Q7Q Blakie, J. J., Ryal Bush (rural delivery), -58 616 Blakie^°L., Ryal Bush (rural delivery), 103 117 Winton , , T ., Blakie, Mrs. E. P., Ryal Bush .. .. 1,023 Nil Blakie, J. A., Waikaia .. •• Blakie, R- E., Ryal Bush .. • • 341 474 Blakie, S. A., Ryal Bush .. • • — °0d Blakie, Walter, Ryal Bush (rural delivery), 405 489 Blatch!°A. E., Wallacetown (rural delivery), — 696 Blatch, F. W., Ferndale (rural delivery), — 70 K&fcJSr-:: :: :: a.Stj Bolger, P. J-, Benmore, Kauana .. 260 415 Bond, W., Freshford .. •• •• 530 600 Bonney, W. H„ Woodlands .. Borstal Farm (Manager), Invercargill .. 6-2 094 Borstal Institute, Prisons Department, In- — om vercargill Botting, F. R., Edendale .. • • — Boult, A. E„ Gore .. • • •• 111 ™ Bower, John R. W., Seaward Downs .. 115 107 Bowie, J. L„ New River Ferry, Invercargill 224 378 Bowmar, E., jun., Gore.. ■ ■ .. 1,306 1,455 Boyd, G. F., Waikiwi .. • • • • Boyd, Thomas, jun. (private bag), Inver- 10,070 7,450 pn -prfj II Bradford, Thomas, Waiparu, Freshford .. 414 697 Brand, James, Wendon (rural mail), Gore .. 433 5J1 Brash, E., Titiroa .. •• •• ~ ™ Brass, H. G., 229 Herbert Street, Invercargill 759 465 Brass, T. P. (rural delivery), Woodland .. 187 190 Braven, W. J*? Lochiel .. • • • • Breen, J. S. (rural delivery), Wendon, Gore 807 674

j No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Southland County—continued. Brewster, David, Tokanui .. .. 632 Nil Brewster, E. 8., Tokanui .. .. 223 144 Brewster, H. H., Tokanui .. .. 300 264 Broad, E., Wyndham .. .. .. — 914 Broadbent, John, Waikawa .. .. 93 82 Brown, A., Rimu Rata, Brown's .. .. 126 110 Brown, Andrew G., Riversdale .. .. 70 750 Brown, James (rural mail), Pukerau .. 520 547 Brown, James, Waianiwa .. .. 262 428 Brown, James Alexander, Waianiwa .. 234 203 Brown, John Longridge .. .. 751 867 Brown, Joseph, Balfour .. .. 5,763 4,477 Brown, J. S., Waimatua .. .. 159 70 Brown, R., Tuturau, Mataura .. .. 286 431 Brown, Richard, Waimahaka .. .. 759 885 Brown, Thomas T., Hedgehope .. .. 570 526 Brown, W. H., Brown's.. .. .. 101 120 Brown, William, Thornbury .. .. 360 250 Browne, H. W., Mataura Island .. .. 309 226 Bruce, Donald (rural mail), Gore.. .. 1,142 1,549 Bruce, J. A., Ryal Bush .. .. 1.382 1,089 Bruce, James, Waipounamu (rural delivery), 494 380 Gore Brunton, C. R., Haldane .. .. 102 103 Bryant, H., Tokanui .. .. .. 207 209 Bryant, J., Tokanui .. .. .. 136 201 Buchanan, Bros., Waimatuku .. .. 140 123 Buchanan, George, Dipton .. .. 2,116 2,058 Buchanan, John, Brown's .. .. 424 416 Buckingham, J. H., Putangahau .. 569 741 Buckingham, T. A., Putangahau .. — 345 Buckingham, T., Quarry Hills .. .. 365 Nil Buckley, Joseph, Te Tipua (rural delivery), 299 382 Gore Bulling, H. W., Toa .. .. .. 509 698 Bullmore, W., Balfour .. .. .. 822 863 Bunting, T. G., Wendonside .. .. 1,183 1,969 Burgess, John, Benmore (rural delivery), 408 488 Dipton Burgess, Thomas, Tuturau, Mataura .. 600 452 Burke, J. F., Pukerau .. .. .. 10 328 Burke, Patrick A., Winton .. .. 810 628 Burke, William, Grove Bush .. .. 600 277 Burke, W. J., Winton .. .. .. — 4 Burnby, J. C., McNab .. .. .. 220 488 Burns, R. J., Waikaka .. .. .. 605 627 Burns, Robert, Box 29, Waikaka .. 387 486 Burrell Bros., Wyndham .. .. 205 Nil Butcher, Mrs. E., Wright's Bush .. 216 185 Butler, J. A., Waipounamu (rural delivery), 948 1,254 Gore Butler, James, Winton .. .. .. 1,228 92 Butler, John, Broadgate, Balfour .. 1,297 1,688 Butler, Reuben, Longridge (rural delivery), 741 671 Gore Butler, W. C., Riversdale .. .. 1,555 1,031 Butson, R. C., Longbush, Toa .. .. 27 6 Butson, Samuel, jun., Parawa .. .. 102 200 Butson, Vivian (rural mail), Winton, Otapiri 1,315 1,510 Butt, A. G., Limehills .. .. .. 71 20 Buxton, Henry, Ryal Bush .. .. 261 Nil Buxton, J. C., Ryal Bush .. .'. — 101 Buxton, S., Otahuti .. .. .. 122 95 Byars, Alexander, Knapdale (rural delivery), 520 760 Gore Byars, John W., Waikaka .. .. 1,955 2,225 Byars, R. L., Otama .. .. .. 1,922 2,170 Cable, W. J., Garston .. .. .. — 133 Cahill, J., Winton .. .. .. 72 66 Calder, A. D., Lochiel .. .. .. 213 122 Calder, A. O., Oreti .. \. .. 255 305 Calder, C., Chatton Road, Gore .. .. 162 32 Calder, C. E., Dipton .. .. .. 184 447 Calder, J. A., Dipton .. .. .. 455 1,111 Calder, John, Dipton .. .. .. 758 Nil Calder, John, Morton Mains .. .. 1,943 1,891 Calder, Mrs. M., Dipton .. .. 688 Nil Calder, Mrs. S., Limehills (Kauana Property) 540 250 Calder, Mrs. S. E., Limehills (Centre Bush 558 924 Property) Caldwell, D., Edendale .. .. .. 508 778 Caldwell, D., Wyndham .. .. —- 95 Caldwell, J „ Edendale .. .. .. — | 160

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Southland County—continued. Caldwell, J., Ferndale (rural delivery), Gore 368 862 Caldwell, W. J., Roslyn Bush .. .. 273 286 Callaghan, J. 0., Dipton ,. .. 355 761 Calvert, F. G., Myross Bush .. .. 397 415 Calvert, Francis, Roslyn Bush .. .. 964 938 Calvert, James, Roslyn Bush .. .. 183 384 Cameron, A. J., Wendonside .. .. 2,505 3,315 Cameron, C. L., (rural delivery), Glencoe .. — 136 Cameron, D. (Estate of), Mataura .. 1,360 Nil Cameron, D. A. (Estate of), Glenfalloch 14,160 16,529 Station, Nokomai Cameron, I). M. A., Lorne .. .. 35 7 Cameron, E. A., Wendonside .. .. 1,814 1,839 Cameron, Mrs. I). A., Nokomai .. .. 3,022 2,944 Cameron, John, Toa .. .. .. 80 115 Cameron, John, Toa .. .. .. 82 150 Campbell, A., Waikawa.. .. .. 59 71 Campbell Bros., Mossburn .. .. 2,680 1,820 Campbell, Charles, Tussock Creek .. 547 569 Campbell, D. A., South Hillend (rural de- 601 583 livery), Winton Campbell, J., Wendon (rural delivery), Gore 570 579 Campbell, J., Wendon (rural delivery), Gore 570 Nil Campbell, J. H., Mataura Island.. .. 332 383 Campbell, John, Drummond .. .. 204 169 Campbell, John, Mabel Bush .. .. 30 82 Campbell, P., Wyndham .. .. 1,950 1,825 Campbell, R., Dipton .. .. .. — 1,039 Campbell, Mrs. S., Edendale South .. 1,007 973 Campbell, W. H. and J. It., Woodlands .. 1,603 1,179 Campbell, William, Otahuti (rural delivery), 226 468 Oreti Carlene Bros., Waituna (rural delivery), — 50 Woodlands Carmichael, J., Mataura Island .. .. 527 767 Carnie, Charles, Mataura Island .. .. 858 1,114 Carnie, J., Mokoreta .. .. .. 1,081 1,115 Carran, John, Dacre .. .. .. 802 917 Carswell and Co., Brydone .. .. 183 104 Oarswell and Co., Ltd., Invercargill .. — 109 Carswell, F., Fortification .. .. 539 622 Carswell, Robert, Wyndham .. .. 285 328 Carter, George, Mandeville .. .. 724 748 Cartwright, A., Waianiwa .. .. Ill 100 Cartwright Bros., Spar Bush .. .. — 539 Cartwright, J., Otahuti (rural delivery), 436 Nil Winton Cartwright, Robert, Otahuti (rural delivery), 168 410 Winton Cartwright, Thomas, Waianiwa .. .. 180 219 Casey, C., Otara .. .. .. 86 125 Casey, E. D. (rural box), East Chatton .. 837 895 Casey, J., Box 58, Gore.. .. .. 1,384 2,986 Casey, J., Fortrose .. .. .. 418 500 Casey, J. (Mataura Property), (c/o P. M. — 1,389 Callender, Ferndale Road, Gore) Casey, R., Haldane .. .. .. 172 267 Casserly, M., Limehills .. .. .. 116 120 Catto, John A., Otikerama, Pukerau .. 1,021 861 Caughley, K., Winton Otapiri (ruraldelivery) 1,730 2,025 Caulfield, John (rural box), Rakahouka .. 306 406 Caulfield, J. J., Grove Bush .. .. •— 43 Chapman, J. W. T. (Estate of), Cattle Flat, 2,323 3,375 Balfour Charleson, A., Post-office, Brydone .. 713 820 Charleson, L. A., Hill Crest, Waikaka .. 1,171 948 Charters, R. G., Wendonside .. .. 5,390 5,284 Chartres, R. S., Greenvale, Waikaia .. 7,551 6,738 Chilton, George Edward, Drummond .. 366 383 Chisholm, R., Waimahaka .. .. 36 56 Chittock, Benjamin, jun., Waikaka Valley 847 1,266 Chittock, D., Kamahi .. .. .. •— 816 Chittoek, W., Waikaka Valley .. .. 2,221 2,607 Chittock, East Gore .. .. 505 592 Christie, A. and F., Mataura Island .. 104 187 Christie, Alexander, and Sons, Inverlochy, 8,417 9,238 Waikaia Christie Bros., No. 2, (rural delivery) Mataura 345 283 Christie, Charles, 11 Camden Road, Inver- 49 35 cargill Christie, R. H., Wendon (rural mail), Gore.. 729 865 Christie, W., Limehills .. .. .. — 875 Church, R. B., Balfour .. .. .. 800 932

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Southland County—continued. Clark, A. W„ Ryal Bush .. .. 806 1,200 Clark, 1). and J. J., Glencoe (rural delivery), 643 622 Invercargill Clark, I)., jun., Ryal Bush .. .. 523 600 Clark, George, Edendale .. .. 3 205 Clark, George, Pyramid Siding .. .. 507 600 Clark, George H., Limehills .. .. 56 65 Clark, Henry, Waipounamu .. .. 443 607 Clark, J., Otaria, Pukerau .. .. 103 108 Clark, J., Waipounamu (rural delivery), Gore 426 404 Clark, John and William J., Tussock Creek 987 1,001 Clark, Noel, Hokonui .. .. .. 1,023 1,152 Clark, Walter, Woodlands .. .. 2,266 3,535 Clarke, C. E., Lochiel .. .. .. 612 281 Clarke, M. H. (rural mail), Dunearn .. 407 331 Clarke, R. B., Winton .. .. .. 630 586 Clarke, W. (Dunearn rural delivery), South 393 558 Hillend Clay, James, jun., Mokotua .. .. 153 293 Clearwater, C. G., Mataura .. .. — 207 Clearwater, B., Mokotua .. .. 49 57 Cleine, J., Long Bush .. .. .. — 60 Cleland, Thomas, Otama .. .. 630 670 I Clement, A. G. (rural delivery), Tuturau .. 36 9 J Clement, John, Pukerau .. .. 418 394 I Clinch, George, Limehills .. .. 671 847 ] Clive, Mrs. Elizabeth (rural delivery), Otahuti 144 254 Clode, C., Athol .. .. .. 1,828 2,225 Cochrane, Alexander, Edendale .. .. 787 643 | Cochrane, James, Otahuti (rural delivery), 1,810 1,559 Winton Cochrane, R. J., Dipton .. .. 25 53 Cochrane, W. H., Edenvale .. .. 2,571 3,124 Cockburn Bros., Mataura .. .. 65 55 Cockburn Bros., Morton Mains .. .. 1,320 2,480 Cockburn, H., P.O. Box 42, Mataura .. 275 386 Cockburn, James, Otahuti (rural delivery), 359 335 Winton Cockburn, John, Waikaka Valley .. 996 1,376 Cockeram, T. W., Underwood .. .. 42 37 Cody Bros., Waipounamu (rural delivery), 3,250 872 Gore Cody, P., Wallacetown (rural delivery), 838 827 Winton ! Cole, John, Otahuti (rural delivery), Winton 216 188 i Collins, A. J., Freshford .. .. 171 I 250 Collins, C. R. P. M., Freshford .. .. 1,050 945 Collins, E. S., Arkley, Knapdale (rural 858 751 delivery), Gore Collins, J., Kennington .. .. 24 17 Collins, W., Wendonside .. .. 574 536 Collis, George, Waimahaka .. .. 5,089 5,845 Compton, Abram (P.O. Box 24), Edendale 75 121 Concannon, E., Woodlands .. .. — 602 Concannon, M. (Estate of), Woodlands .. 614 587 Connell, E. W., Springhills . . .. 176 256 Conway, Mrs. Margaret, Haldane .. 532 518 Conway, Thomas, Haldane .. .. 102 102 Cook, F., West Plains .. .. .. 233 Nil Cook, H. C., Wyndham.. .. .. 1,393 1,603 Cook, S. J., Greenlea, Drummond .. 911 1,021 Coombes, Christopher, Limehills .. .. 1,035 j 838 Cooney Bros., Brydone .. .. 500 j 768 Cooper, C. W., Gore .. .. .. 600 j 811 Cooper, J. C., Highlands, Lochiel .. 123 ! 97 Cooper, Joseph, Freshford .. .. \ 649 I 564 Coorrey, J. J., Balfour .. .. . . j — 1,062 Copland, A. G., Te Tipua (rural delivery), ] 1,388 1,378 Gore Copland, J., jun., Otaraia, via Pukerau .. 2,100 2,161 Corcoran, Walter, Waikaka .. .. 860 691 Cosgrove, T., Winton .. .. .. 88 112 Coster, A. E., Mataura Island .. .. 250 335 Coster, Arthur H., Quarry Hills .. .. 672 793 Coster, Charles, Glencoe (rural delivery), 902 991 Hedgehope Coster, S. R., Glencoe (rural delivery), Inver- 726 794 cargill Couser, Mrs. J. T., Mataura Island .. 10 Nil Couser, William, Mataura Island .. j 214 221 Coveney, James (rural delivery), Glencoe .. 485 377 Cowan Bros., Otahuti .. .. .. I 1,010 1,070 Cowan, C., jun., Kauana .. ,. 656 751

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Southland County—continued. Cowan, G. W., Otahuti (rural delivery), 25 590 Winton Cowan, J. W., Otapiri (rural delivery), 170 198 Winton Cowie Bros., Oreti .. .. .. 2,329 1,879 Cowie, A. P., Gore .. .. .. 788 ; 765 Cowie, Frank, Otapiri (rural delivery), 820 810 Winton Cowie, H., Otapiri (rural delivery), Winton 365 431 Cowie, Henry, Otapiri (rural delivery), 1,988 2,050 Winton Cowie, James, Balfour .. .. .. 1,470 1,130 Cowie, L. D., Lochiel .. .. .. 489 394 Cowie, William J., Limehills .. .. 954 1,156 Cox Bros., South Hillend .. .. 865 1,130 Craig, John, Caroline .. . . .. 844 792 Craig, John, Mokoreta .. .. .. 608 658 Craigie, James, Eden Farm, Gore .. 906 738 Cramer, M., Gore .. .. .. 388 481 Crane, Thomas, Lochiel.. .. .. 215 136 Crawford, John, Pukerau .. .. 726 757 Crawford, Thomas, Mataura .. .. 375 418 Crengle, Mrs. E., Waianiwa .. .. 105 170 Crengle, William Joseph, Woodlands .. 170 217 Crighton, James, jun., Waimahaka .. 100 120 Crighton, John, Waimahaka .. .. 103 171 Crighton, Peter, Waimahaka .. .. 50 40 Crighton, W. A., Waimahaka .. .. 25 20 Crombie Bros., Otamita .. .. 1,330 1,415 Crombie, John (Estate of), Kennington .. j 97 96 Cromie, H., Balfour .. .. .. 558 1,090 Crosbie, F. W. J., Menzies Ferry.. .. j 400 228 Crosbie, George, Putangahau .. .. 1 528 527 Crosbie, James, Putangahau .. .. ! 599 569 Crosbie, John, Menzies Ferry .. .. 256 319 Crosbie, Joseph M., Lumsden .. .. 145 303 Crosbie, William, jun., Tokanui .. .. 1,354 1,364 Cross Bros, (rural delivery), Otama-Wendon — 3,122 Cross, Gerald P., Chatton .. .. 662 700 Cross, H., (rural delivery), Knapdale . . — 35 Cross, C. R., Brydone ... .. .. — 812 Cross, R. C., and J., Otama .. .. 1,100 3,222 Crosswell, H., Toa .. .. .. — 46 Crothers, William, Gore .. .. 877 943 Crowe, Michael, Limehills .. .. 625 1,378 Cruickshank, J. A., East Chatton .. 684 951 Cruickshank, James, Rosedale, Invercargill 138 47 Crump, J. C., Wyndham .. .. 647 606 Cumming Bros., Waikaka Valley .. .. 407 468 Cumming, Mrs. Mary, Waikaka Valley .. 810 608 Cummings, W., and Son, Fleming, Gore .. 735 656 Cundall, A., Tay Street, Invercargill .. 197 214 Cunningham and Smith, Five Rivers .. 3,807 Nil Cunningham, J., jun., Lochiel .. .. 232 307 Cunningham, J. J., (rural delivery), Benio.. 1,064 Nil Cunningham, J. M., (rural delivery), Benio — 1,165 Cunningham, J. T., Limehills .. .. 3,241 3,890 Cunningham, Joseph, Croydon Road, Gore 173 253 Cunningham, W., McNab .. .. 1,656 1,526 Cunningham, W. C., Waikaka .. .. 710 883 Cunningham, William Y., Benio, Pukerau.. 1,067 684 Curran, Miss Mary, West Plains .. .. 110 Nil Curran, W., West Plains .. .. 305 847 Currie, Mrs. J., Waikawa .. .. 100 24 Currie, R., Lowther, via Lumsden .. 718 1,269 Cushnie, J. A., Edendale .. .. — 43 Dale, F. C., Balfour .. .. .. — 240 Daley, Mrs. Grace, Balfour .. .. 3 5 Dalrymple, C. P., Otahuti (rural delivery), 1,153 1,359 Winton Dalzell, L. G., Brown's .. .. .. ■ — 1,014 Dalzell, Mrs. Margaret, Otapiri (rural de- 1,163 Nil livery), Winton Davidson, James (rural delivery), Otapiri, 114 144 Winton Davidson, John, Otapiri (rural delivery), 269 186 Winton Davidson, W. T., Mataura Island .. 140 235 Davis, A. E., Longridge .. .. 768 736 Davis, R. M., Box 36, Wyndham .. 247 428 Davis, S. J., Mataura .. .. .. 1,019 33 Davis, W. A., Wyndham .. .. 234 115 Dawson, A. R., Waikiwi, Invercargill .. 1,443 1,226 Dawson, D., Otahuti .. .. .. 880 597 Dawson, H. H., Kennington .. .. — 28

No. of Sheep on April 30,1 April 30, 1927. 1928. Southland County—continued. Dawson, W., Fortrose .. .. .. 569 691 Day, J. E., Waituna .. .. ..1,107 747 Day, Mrs., and Son, Otapiri (rural delivery), 561 772 Winton Deegan, P. and J., South Hillend Road, 1,517 1,625 Winton Deegan, T., Lome .. .. .. 740 816 Dempster, 6., Edendale .. .. 60 66 Dempster, Thomas, Wright's Bush .. 585 613 Dennis, John, Waikaia .. .. .. 1,518 1,860 Derrett, C. C., Riversdale .. .. 500 900 Deschler, P. F., Wallacetown .. .. 336 160 Devery Bros., Waianiwa .. .. — 341 Devery, E., Otapiri .. .. .. 31 Nil Diack, Arthur, Glenooe (rural delivery), 547 288 Invercargill Diack Bros., Glenham .. .. .. 512 772 Diack, J. A., Limehills .. .. .. 22 44 Dick, H., Woodlands .. .. .. 382 464 Dick, William, Lamont's Estate, Woodlands 385 458 Dickie, David (rural delivery), Gore .. 1,066 1,173 Dickie, David, Mataura.. .. .. 423 321 Dickie, R. A., Mataura .. .. .. 126 244 Dickie, Robert H. (rural delivery), Mataura 274 324 Dickie, W. A., Tuturau (rural delivery), 724 1,018 Mataura Dickie, William Young, Burnside, Mataura 963 243 Dickson, J. C., Freshford .. .. 960 1,431 Dickson, J., Otamita .. .. .. 1,226 Nil Dickson, John, Otamita (rural delivery), Gore 580 612 Dickson, W., Otamita .. .. .. 1,219 970 Dillon, Arthur (rural delivery), Otama .. 1,091 1,094 Dillon Bros. (Balfour Property), Riversdale 1,192 1,358 Dillon Bros., (Nine-mile Property), Riversdale 2,630 2,885 Dillon, E., (rural delivery), Otama .. 510 720 Dillon, Mrs. S., Ryal Bush .. .. 19 57 Dillon, R., Brydone .. .. .. 42 109 Dixon, R. and J., Mataura .. .. 697 1,253 Dobbie, R., Menzies Ferry .. .. 61 80 Dobson, G., Wyndham .. .. .. 32 36 Dodd Bros., Glenham .. .. .. 460 626 Dodd, H. and J., Glenham .. .. — 626 Dodd, William, sen., Glenham .. .. 891 806 Dodds, A., Chatton Road, Post-office, Gore 790 448 Dodds, Edward, Knapdale (rural delivery), 897 420 Gore Dodds, R. K., Charlton Road, Gore .. 612 487 Donald, Charles, Otahuti .. .. 483 775 Dooley, J., Lochiel .. .. .. 149 33 Double, N. A., Waimahaka .. .. 1,322 1,550 Douglas, D. A., Five Rivers .. .. 706 742 Doull, Mrs. Mary, Winton .. .. 3 3 Dowling, Mrs. C., Seaward Downs .. — 232 Dowling, J. J., Longbush .. .. 72 82 Drain, Donald, Otahuti (rural delivery), 526 416 Winton Drain, E. 0., Awarua Plains .. .. — 43 Drain, James, Spar Bush .. .. 1,869 1,570 Drake, A. T., Mokotua .. .. .. 140 144 Dray, E. F., (rural delivery), Glenham .. 51 39 Driscoll, John, Otahuti Road, Winton .. 892 772 Drummond, Alexander, Five Rivers .. 1,018 952 Drummond Bros., Five Rivers .. .. 3,611 5,653 Drysdale, James, Brydone .. .. 783 703 Duff, D., Makarewa .. .. .. 385 490 Duffey, James, Winton .. .. 114 Nil Duffey, M., Winton .. .. .. — 138 Dun, David (rural delivery), Gore .. 1,191 1,398 Duncan, W. J., Edendale .. .. 20 Nil Dunlop, A., Pine Bush .. .. .. 35 67 Dunlop, Robert, Tussock Creek .. .. 603 678 Dunlop, D. M., Pine Bush .. .. 195 245 Dunn, A., Edendale South .. .. 63 118 Dunn Bros., (rural delivery), Waipounamu 1,140 1,817 Dunnery, Jas., Otaraia, Pukerau.. .. 2,141 1,945 Duthie Bros., Pine Bush .. .. 495 574 Duthie, D., Wyndham .. .. .. 180 214 Duthie, J., Lochiel ' .. .. .. 184 150 Duthie, J., Riverton .. .. .. •— 261 Dyet, R., Ryal Bush .. .. .. 197 190 Dykes, A., Kaweku, Waipounamu (rural de- 1,072 1,101 livery), Gore Dykes, A., Lintley, via Lumsden .. 405 440 Dynes Bros., Pukerau .. .. .. 1,427 , 1,594 Dynes, Robert, jun., Pukerau .. .. 445 i Nil

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Southland County—continued. Earl, James, Lowther .. .. .. 1,045 1,319 Earwaker, George, Tokanui .. .. 167 206 Eddy, Samuel, West Plains .. .. 292 295 Eden, H. J., Mataura .. .. .. 500 1,010 Edge, A. H., Greenvale, Waikaka .. 375 758 Edge, F. W., Waikaka .. .. .. 299 411 Edie, John C., Morton Mains .. .. 583 562 Edwards, J. A., Pukerau .. .. 1,033 867 Edwards, Richard T., Pukerau .. .. 186 290 Edwards, S. B., Pukerau .. .. 973 1,026 Egan and Ward, Mesdames (rural delivery), —■ 344 South Hillend Elder, David (rural delivery), East Chatton 399 626 Elder, James L. (rural delivery), Waipou- 745 1,248 namu. Gore Elliot, E. J., Wendonside .. .. — 734 Elliot, J. 1ST. (rural delivery), Wendon Valley 802 852 Elliot, W. H. (rural delivery), Kaiwera .. 852 840 Elliott, M. J., Long Bush .. .. 66 62 Emmett, A. F., Brown's .. .. — 52 English, James, Dipton .. .. 1,100 1,524 English, Vincent, Dipton .. .. 1,048 1,306 Enwright, J. J., Kapuke .. .. — 112 Ericson, A., Otara .. .. .. 239 Nil Ericson, A. W., Otara .. .. .. 102 83 Erickson, A., sen., Otara .. .. 239 366 Evans, Daniel, jun., Dipton .. .. 391 456 Evans, Jenkins (rural delivery), Glencoe .. 1,232 1,186 Evans, John, Dipton .. .. .. 302 355 Evans, John Maesmor, Wallacetown (rural 665 607 delivery), Winton Evans, J. B. (rural delivery), Glencoe .. — 406 Evans, Louis, Longbush .. .. 354 436 Evans, Thomas (Estate of), Longbush .. 491 402 Ewart, David, Waianiwa .. .. 233 254 Experimental Farm, Winton .. .. — 181 Fahey, P., Woodlands .. .. .. 180 207 Fahey, Thomas A., Roslyn Bush.. .. — 438 Fahy, Mrs. N., Wright's Bush .. .. 180 278 Fairbairn and Jennings (rural delivery), Wai- — 166 aniwa, Wright's Bush Fairbairn, S. H., Kennington .. .. 71 86 Fairweather, C., Kennington .. .. 72 76 Falconer, James F., (rural delivery), Ferndale 832 1,244 Falconer, J. McN., Morton Mains .. 620 610 Falconer, J. McN., Morton Mains .. — 110 Falkiner, R., Waikawa .. .. .. 200 264 Fallow, Ernest James, Fortification, via 2,310 Nil Waimahaka Fallow, M. L., Fortification .. .. 1,164 1,192 Farquharson, J., Tokanui .. .. 56 2 Fenton, J., Menzies Ferry .. .. 117 116 Fenwick, H. S., Riversdale .. 1,600 1,850 Fergie, John, Morton Mains .. .. 476 616 Ferguson, J., Myross Bush .. .. 44 45 Findlay, A., Glenham .. .. .. 36 61 Findlay Bros, (rural delivery), South Hillend 1,207 940 Findlay, Thomas W., Bay Road, Invercargill 56 77 Findley Bros., Edendale .. .. 1,010 1,248 Finlayson, A. D., Dipton .. .. 1,518 1,232 Finlayson Bros., Otahuti (c/o 193 Bourke 310 457 Street, Invercargill) Finlayson, Roderick, Dipton .. .. 356 478 Finn, H., Wallacetown (rural delivery), 357 313 Winton Finn, Thomas, Glencoe Road, Invercargill 275 313 Fisher, V\ . R. E., Kennington .. .. 24 31 Fisher, S., Toa .. .. .. — 16 Fitzsimmons, J., Balfour .. .. 19 60 Flanagan Bros., Mabel Bush .. .. 323 177 Fleming, F., Hedgehope .. .. 744 761 Fleming, J. S., and Co., Titiroa .. .. 170 1,673 Fleming, James, Fortification, Waimahaka 1,068 1,223 Fleming, P., Riversdale.. .. .. — 230 Fletcher, A. R., Fairfax .. •. 19 26 Flint, C., Haldane .. .. .. 108 177 Flint, Misses G. and B. N., Otara .. 89 82 Flynn, M. F„ Wallacetown .. .. 222 Nil Flynn, M. F., Okeramika Road, Invercargill — 54 Forbes, Alexander R., Lochiel .. .. 646 807 Forbes, A. W., Woodlands .. .. 605 861 Forbes, Henry J., Woodlands .. .. 619 915 Forbes, John, Otama .. .. .. 340 306 Forbes, John, Waimumu (rural delivery), 304 518 Gore

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, If 27. 1928. Southland County—continued. Ford, John, East Chatton .. .. 1,525 863 Ford, J. J. and J. (rural delivery), Glencoe 579 852 Ford, J. V. (rural delivery), Mabel Bush .. 204 Nil Ford, Mrs. M. E., Chatton .. .. 905 1,075 Ford, William, Fairview, Isla Bank .. 1,394 1,400 Forde, Mrs. Mary, Sheels Road, West Plains —- 102 Forde, Thomas, Fortrose .. .. 42 52 Forrest, A. W., Waianiwa .. .. 552 577 Forsyth, C., Mataura Island .. .. •— 76 Forsyth, L. W., Waikaka .. .. 9 Nil j Forsyth, L., Wendon Valley .. .. 11 647 Forsyth, R. and M., Mabel Bush.. .. 364 341 | Fortune, J. F., Waipounamu (rural delivery), 704 693 Gore Fosbender Bros., P.O. Box 267, Invercargill 1,418 1,483 Fosbender, F., Nearoa .. .. .. 510 710 Foster, James H., Mokoreta .. .. 1,100 1,040 Foulston, G. F. (rural delivery), Wendon .. 680 690 Fow, Thomas, Mataura.. .. .. 151 131 Fowler, James (rural delivery), Wendon .. 505 680 Fowler, James M., Branxholm (rural 1,183 1,514 delivery), Winton Fowler, Walter, Wendon (rural delivery), 1,176 1,323 Gore I Fox, G. J., Rocklands, Fortrose .. .. 3,520 5,093 Fox, G. J., Putangahau.. .. .. 2,942 3,020 Fox, J. W., Te Peka (private bag), Inver- 691 901 cargill Frame, E., Wyndham .. .. .. 207 267 Frame, William, jun., Wyndham.. .. 158 130 France, E., Pukerau .. .. .. 1,030 1,408 France, G., 109 Bowmont Street, Invercargill 712 778 Fraser, A., Wailacetown .. .. —• 237 Fraser Bros., Tokanui .. .. .. 306 306 Fraser, D., Woodlands .. .. .. 83 60 Fraser, G. A., Fortrose .. .. .. 311 294 Fraser, H. (Estate of), Seaward Downs .. — 537 Fraser, I. G., Woodlands .. .. — 331 Fraser, Robert, Tokanui .. .. 269 362 Fraser, Thomas, Lome .. .. 58 69 Fraser, Thomas, Waianiwa .. .. 1,349 1,274 Fraser, W. J., Mokotua .. .. 61 32 Fraser, W. J., Raeburn, Mimihau .. 724 460 Frew, R., Waikiwi, Invercargill .. .. 70 60 Friedlander, Max, No. 1, Te Tipua (rural 2,601 2,680 delivery), Gore Fyfe, R., Edendale .. .. .. — 51 Gait, Alexander (private bag), Invercargill 745 940 Gait, Allan (rural delivery), Tuturau .. 1,515 2,079 Gait, John H., Tuturau (rural delivery), 904 1,376 Mataura Gardyne, R. H., Waikaka .. .. 1,559 1,819 Gardyne, William (rural delivery), Chatton 1,392 1,438 Garvey Bros., Mabel Bush .. .. 1,828 1,924 Genge, E., Wyndham .. .. .. 385 Nil George, Mrs. H., Balfour .. .. 560 610 George, Mrs. Jane, Tussock Creek .. 953 1,099 Gerken, W., Knapdale .. .. .. 371 790 Gerrard, Alexander, Box 33, Winton .. 87 110 Gerrard, Arthur L., Winton .. .. 753 651 Gerrard, C. D. L., South Hillend .. 614 847 Gerrard, Phil., Winton .. .. .. 223 258 Gerrard, Thomas, Winton .. .. 34 33 Gibb, H., Lime Hills .. .. .. — 32 Gibbs, J. T., Awarua Plains .. .. 250 240 Gibson, Mrs., P. A., Wyndham .. .. 182 215 Gibson, R. B., and Son, Five Rivers .. 614 690 Gilchrist, Duncan, Waikaka Valley .. 890 971 Gilfedder, J. J., Kennington .. .. 45 32 Gill, R., Athol.. .. .. .. 2,128 1,634 Gill, W. and Mrs. Martha, Brown's .. 184 14-2 Gillbee, George M., Putangahau .. .. 249 284 Giller, E. C., Mossburn . . .. .. 625 809 Gilmour, James S., Hedgehope .. .. 22 100 Gilmour, William, Riverside, Winton .. 306 Nil Glendinning, W., Mataura Island .. — 43 Glover Bros., Mataura .. .. .. 320 476 Glover, J. W., Waituna.. .. .. 205 182 Gluyas, F., Balfour .. .. .. 563 477 Goble, D., Benmore (rural delivery), Dipton 289 232 Goble, G., Dipton .. .. — 220 Goble, J., Dipton .. .. .. 726 615 Goble, Patrick, Dipton .. .. .. i 234 305 Going, W., Kauana .. .. .. 129 113 Golden, Mrs. I., Pine Bush .. .. 118 70

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30 1927. 1928. Southland County—continued. Golden, Thomas, Fortrose .. .. 499 378 Goldsmith, E., Mabel Bush .. .. 32 28 Goodson and Sons, Woodlands (rural de- 528 186 livery), Dacre Goodson, F. W., Woodlands (rural delivery), 501 133 Dacre Goodwin, C. W., Te Tipua (rural delivery), ! 340 392 Gore Goodwin, W., Pukerau .. .. .. 295 300 Gordon and Noble, Dunearn, Winton .. 296 433 Gordon, George, Crichton Park, Pukerau .. ] 60 358 Gordon, N., South Hillend, Winton .. 301 284 Gow, I). and J. J., Benmore .. .. 349 348 Graham, George (rural delivery), Gore .. 471 611 Graham, J., Kennington .. . . 528 334 Graham, J. A., Mataura Island . . .. 62 123 Graham, John (rural delivery), Glencoe .. 92 654 Graham, Richard, Mataura Island .. 53 98 Graham, Samuel, East Gore .. .. 3,508 3,911 Graham, William. (P.O. Box 44), Waikaka 1,.650 1,025 Graham, W. and D., Ferndale .. .. 550 620 Grant, A. and E., Otapiri (rural delivery), 778 556 Winton Grant, James F., Gore .. .. .. 1,321 1,318 Grant, Mrs. M., Otapiri (rural delivery), 842 800 Winton Grant, Robert, Balfour .. .. .. 595 678 Grant, T. A., Bay Road, Invercargill .. — 206 Gray, A., Titiroa .. .. .. 72 Nil Gray, C., Dipton West .. .. .. 666 672 Gray, George, Wallacetown .. .. 179 199 Gray, John, Wallacetown (rural delivery), 256 215 Winton Gray, Robert, Balfour .. .. .. 666 618 Gray, Robert, Mataura .. .. .. 637 724 Gray, W. A., Wallacetown .. .. — 7 Gray, W. L., Wallacetown .. .. 149 153 Green, John James, Gore .. .. 320 355 Greenless, Alex., Wyndham .. .. 1,142 1,218 Gregg, D., Tokanui .. .. .. 364 420 Gregg, Herbert, Tokanui Gorge .. .. 41 139 Grey, John G., Te Tipua (rural delivery), Gore 971 869 Grieve, Alexander, Mimihau, Wyndham .. 1,175 1,315 Grieve, George R., Otahuti .. .. 920 1,165 Grieve, John S., Waianiwa .. .. 125 114 Grieve, Thomas F., Otahuti (rural delivery), 415 445 Winton Grieve, Walter, Athol .. .. .. 847 956 Groves, Mrs. E., Balfour .. .. 150 86 Groves, William, Balfour .. .. 166 Nil Gualter, Edward E., Waikaka .. .. 2,023 1,991 Guerin, James, Waitane .. .. 358 268 Gutsehlag, F., Romney Downs, Waikaka .. 1,680 1,762 Gutsehlag, W., Box 25, Waikaka .. 169 197 Hagen, T., Tokanui .. .. .. 209 62 Hailes, C. J. and W. J., Balfour .. .. 1,675 1,899 Haldane, D., Slope Point .. .. 164 164 Haldane, James, Waikawa .. .. 316 341 Haldane, William (rural box), Niagara .. 500 455 Hall, Albert, Freshford .. .. .. 525 780 Hall, Johnston, Dipton .. .. .. 341 506 Halliday Bros., Kamahi .. .. 419 465 Hamill, Mrs. K., Gorge Road .. .. .—. 84 Hamilton, Albert, Brown's .. .. 473 660 Hamilton Bros., Savill's Flat, Lumsden .. 2,312 2,500 Hamilton, George, Tokanui .. .. 102 133 Hamilton, J., Ryal Bush .. .. 13 14 Hamilton, J. B., Morton Mains .. .. 453 341 Hamilton, J. R., Menzies Ferry .. .. 280 118 Hamilton, J. R., Winton .. .. — 1,325 Hamilton, R. (rural delivery), Otapiri .. 107 163 Hamilton, R., Limehills .. .. — 186 Hamilton, R-, Waikawa .. .. 234 236 Hamilton, R., jun., Putangahau ,. .. — 112 Hamilton, Thomas, Forest Hill, Lochiel .. 726 540 Hamilton, Thomas, Riverside, Winton .. 1,905 2,247 Hamilton, William, Winton .. .. ], 107 , 892 Hammill, F. W., Ferndale .. .. 136 103 Hammond, Henry, Otapiri (rural delivery), 522 390 Winton Hands, H. J., Waimahaka .. .. — 102 Hankey, Hans, Pukerau .. .. 394 357 Hanley, John, Knapdale Road, Gore .. 1,664 2,030 Hanley, M., Knapdale (rural delivery), Gore 1,216 1,340 Hannah, George, Mataura .. .. 120 219 Hanning, T., Hedgehope .. .. 505 425

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Southland County—continued. Hanning, Thomas (Estate of), Hedgehope.. 504 426 Harming, W. J., Grove Bush .. .. 48 110 Hansen, Albert., Quarry Hills .. .. 401 440 Hansen, Charles, Kapuka .. .. 191 187 Hansen, E. P., Mokotua .. .. 167 259 Harcourt, R. B., Athol .. .. .. 3,050 3,000 Hardiman, P. J., Pyramid .. .. 282 496 Harding, H. C., Mataura .. .. 265 364 Hargest, J., Rakahouka .. .. 2,340 2,679 Hargest, James, and Sons, Mandeville .. 3,668 3,378 Harrison, E. W., Dipton .. .. 419 518 Harrison, John, Parawa .. .. 1,874 1,861 Harrison, William, Dipton .. .. 629 770 Harvey, Andrew, Maitland .. .. 1,345 1,566 Harvey, G., Athol .. ' .. .. 316 330 Harvey, H., Slopo Point .. .. 224 239 Harvey, J., Waikaka Valley .. .. 440 587 Harvey, J. D., Waipounamu .. .. 277 400 Haugh, J., Mataura .. .. .. 140 169 Hawkins, S. W., Kauana .. .. 630 631 Hay, G. S.. Brydone .. .. .. 1,147 1,148 Hayes, I ). A-, Niagara .. .. .. — 38 Hayes, Mrs. 1). G., Niagara .. .. 32 Nil Hayward, A. V. (c/o P.O.), Gore .. 399 431 Hayward, J. G., Otapiri (rural delivery), 419 443 Winton Hayward, W. G., Dipton .. .. 1,122 1,484 Hazlett, J. G., Limehills .. .. 46 639 Hazlett, T. A., Otapiri (rural delivery), 603 956 Winton Hazlett, Taramoa .. .. .. — 2,440 Heads, G., Edendale .. .. .. 72 82 Heads, John, Edendale .. .. 212 210 Healey, E. J., Gore .. .. .. 50 Nil Healey, Mrs. C., Dipton .. .. 82 103 Heaps, W. W., Wyndham .. .. 113 101 Heath Bros., Lumsden .. .. 1,190 1,759 Hector, R. I., Otabuti .. .. .. 676 460 Hedley, J. A., Box 5, Mataura .. .. — 686 Hedley, R. W., Box 5, Mataura .. .. — 602 Hegan, W. B., Otahuti (rural delivery), — 218 Winton Hellier, Mrs. M. A., Gore .. .. 97 95 Henderson, A. F., Ferndale (rural delivery), 390 306 Gore Henderson Bros., Kennington .. .. 538 640 Henderson Bros., Wendon Valley .. 1,068 1,140 Henderson Bros., Otapiri (rural delivery), — 1,618 Winton Henderson, D. J., Riversdale .. .. — 673 Henderson, H. R., Greenvale, Waikaka .. 2,885 3,030 Henderson, J., Charlton, Gore .. .. 247 217 Henderson, J., Woodlands .. .. 36 88 Henderson, John, Chatton (private bag), 287 453 Gore Henderson, John, Myross Bush . . 61 106 Henderson, John, Otapiri, Winton .. 1,187 Nil Henderson, Mrs. S. J., Otapiri (rural de- 1,396 Nil livery), Winton Henderson, W. (Estate of), Glencoe (rural 1,351 1,556 delivery), Invereargill Henderson, W. E., Otapiri (rural delivery), — 800 Winton Henricksen, H. P., Edendale .. .. 314 Nil Henrickson, F. G., Edendale .. .. — 439 Henry, J. A., Mokoreta .. .. 180 129 Herron, A., Pukerau .. .. .. 30 45 Herron, G. R., Pukerau .. .. 549 1,344 Herron, Mrs. A., Waikaka .. .. 900 1,026 Herron, N. H., Woodstock (rural delivery), 112 417 Glencoe Herron, T., Otaraia, Pukerau .. .. 774 2,076 Herron, Mrs. William, Pukerau .. .. 420 396 Hewitson, J., Kennington .. .. 50 Hewlett, Charles, Waikaka .. .. 564 45'J Hickey, M. J., Balfour .. .. .. — 876 Hickey, W. H. and Mrs. C., Waipounamu 418 837 (rural delivery), Gore Hiddleston, A. H., 109 Nelson Street, In- 641 Nil vercargill Hill, J. H., Lome .. .. .. 670 616 Hillis, A., Kennington .. .. .. — 101 Hillas, H., Winton .. .. .. 1,361 1,581 Hillis, John, Seaward Downs .. .. 20 50 Hillis, Samuel, Myross Bush .. .. 100 74 Hishon, Mortimer, Limehills .. .. 1,725 2,280

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Ho. of Sheep on j April 30, April 30, I 1928. Southland County—continued. Hishon, W. P., Oreti .. .. .. 1,141 1,513 Hoar, M., Waerio .. .. .. 110 Nil Hoban, A., Kapuka .. .. .. 31 182 Hocking, W. J., Hedgehope .. .. 464 450 Hoddinott, John, Waituna (rural delivery), 391 426 Woodlands Hodge, P., Rivsrsdale .. .. .. 71 74 Hodge, T., Riversdale .. .. .. 91 255 Hodges, E., Pyramid .. .. .. 357 292 Hodgkinson, C., Waikaka .. .. 69 152 Hodgkinson, T. E., Ryal Bush .. .. 35 31 Hodgkinson, William, Ryal Bush .. 397 491 Hogg and Houston, Benmore .. .. 4,152 4,380 Holland, James, Gore .. .. . . 705 889 Hollands, Thomas W., Longridge Village .. 1,172 759 Holmes, F., Rosedale, Invercargill .. 50 89 Holmes, J., Tokanui .. .. . v 81 80 Holms, A. S., Waimahaka .. .. 3,025 3,164 Hood, J. F., Edendale .. .. 323 400 Hopkins, A. W, Wyndham .. . . 143 572 Hopkins, 1). D., Wyndham .. .. 582 1,036 Hopkins, J. D., Holmwood, Wyndham .. 4-09 512 Horder, Leslie S., Kennington .. .. 75 81 Horman, A., Makarewa North .. .. 231 424 Home, Alfred, Morton Mains .. .. 437 825 Home, R., Mataura .. .. .. 1,929 1,820 Horner, Mrs. F., (rural delivery), South Hillend 176 300 Horner, J. A., Winton .. .. 2,350 2,193 Horrell, Arthur, jun., Waipounamu (rural 500 970 delivery), Gore Horrell, Edward, Waipounamu .. .. 296 530 Horrell, George, H., Waipounamu .. 244 293 Horrell, H. H., Wendon Valley .. 1,720 1,906 Horrell, H. W. C., Fairview, Mandeville 722 783 Horrell, S. F. J., Knopdale .. .. 1,028 1,064 Horton, A. H., Tussock Creek .. .. 201 204 Horton, H., Grove Bush .. .. 235 408 Horton, J. E., Mokotua .. .. 202 204 Horton, William, Hedgehope .. .. 545 430 Houston Bros., Gorge Road .. .. 25 210 Howarth, Mrs. C. E.,TeTipua (rural delivery), — 490 Gore Howden, A. E., Seaward Downs .. 68 111 Howden, L. J., Mataura Island .. 257 205 Howden, R. J., Oaklands, Mataura Island .. 710 840 Howe, Andrew, Wyndham .. .. 953 1,058 Howells, Miss L. J., Waianiwa .. .. 21 28 Howorth, Henry W. (Estate of), Te Tipua, 526 Nil Gore Hubbcr, J. T. (rural delivery), South Hill- 167 606 end, Winton, Lochiel Hudson, W., Awarua Plains .. .. •— 253 Hughes, Charles, Woodlands .. .. 42 36 Humphries, Charles, Wyndham.. .. 1,601 1,627 Humphries, James E., Mataura .. .. 449 661 Hunt, W. D., Waitoru Property (0/0 Wright, 6,018 10,197 Stephenson, and Co.), P.O. Box 75, Invercargill Hunter Bros, and Rice, Wyndham .. 521 708 Hunter, C. F. and T., Glenham .. .. 1,216 1,568 Hunter, Hugh McK., Waianiwa .. .. 102 119 Hunter, J., Wyndham .. .. .. 1,320 Nil Hunter, Joseph, Wyndham .. .. 88 133 Hunter, J. W., Waianiwa .. .. 564 485 Hunter, Thomas, Pyramid .. .. 471 555 Hunter, William, Wyndham .. .. 2,160 2,180 Hurle, D., Fortrose .. .. •. 67 27 Hurley, James A., Wendonside .. .. 771 1,456 Hutton, J. T., Waikaia' .. .. 200 280 Inder, S. G., Gore .. .. .. 184 200 Inglis, P., Kamahi .. .. .. 256 44 Irvine, A., Pukerau .. .. .. 718 838 Irvine, D., Wyndham .. .. .. 53 50 Irving, Archibald M., Woodlands .. 472 661 Irving, E. and W., Myross Bush .. .. 64 82 Irwin, B. J., Winton (rural delivery), — 438 Wallacetown Irwin, George, Mataura.. .. .. 581 612 Irwin, Joseph, Glenham .. .. 985 1,058 Irwin, J. W., Lochiel .. ... .. — 163 Irwin, R. H., Brown's .. .. .. 600 660 Irwin, R. J., Glenham .. .. .. 294 440 Irwin, Robert, and Sons, Lochiel.. .. 300 Nil Irwin, R., Wyndham .. .. .. — 466 Irwin, Samuel, Brown's.. .. .. 508 568 Ischia, M., East Chatton .. .. 680 840 Ive, Henry, Wyndham .. .. .. 42 Nil

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1028. Southland County—continued. James Bros., Thornhill, Wyndham .. — 1,499 Jamieson, Andrew, Box 23, Lumsden .. 224 163 Jamieson, William, Awarua (railway bag), 479 600 Awarua Plains Jefcoate, J. E., Maple Grove, Invercargill 938 1,148 Jeff, E. S., Bankend (rural delivery), Puke- 3,120 3,060 rau Jeffrey, Thomas, Freshford .. .. 2,095 2,045 Jeffries, W. G., Fernhill Estate, Mokoreta.. 2,655 Nil Jeffries Bros., Mokoreta .. .. — 2,081 Jenkins, A. R., Underwood .. .. 20 16 Jenkins, W. A., South Hillend .. .. 44 21 Jenkins, W. H., Brydone .. .. 1,120 1,271 Jennings, George, jun., Otara .. .. 185 243 Jennings, John, Glenham .. .. 51 144 Jennings, R. E., Otara .. .. .. 372 484 Jennings, W. J., Otara .. .. .. 235 336 Jensen, Andres, Toa, Longbush .. .. 301 189 Johansen, E. C., Mataura Island .. .. 381 541 Johnson, T. B., Otama .. .. .. 1,193 1,932 Johnston, A. R., Waikaka Valley .. 1,091 1,208 Johnston, Andrew, Edendale .. .. 92 Nil Johnston Bros, (private bag), Gore .. 1,290 2,010 Johnston, J. A., Belmagh, Waimumu (rural 556 794 delivery), Gore Johnston, J. A. and W., Gore .. .. 837 1,258 Johnston, John, Brydone .. .. 920 907 Johnston, J., The Manse, Dipton .. — 20 Johnston, P. D., Otahuti (rural delivery), 60 82 Winton Johnston, R. J. (Te Tipua Rural Delivery), 636 972 Gore Johnston, W. H., Bluff .. .. 217 271 Johnston, William, Waikaia .. .. 769 849 Johnstone, A. A., Wyndham .. .. 73 Nil Jones, W. R. (rural mail), Wendon .. 516 592 Jones, William, Kapuka .. .. 168 97 Jones, W. T., Mandeville .. • ... 295 324 Joyce, J. M. (rural delivery), West Plains .. 316 269 Joyce, P. J., Winton .. .. .. 306 393 Joyce, Patrick, Waikiwi, Invercargill .. 349 672 Kania, Mrs. G., Hedgehope .. .. 1 Nil Kean, James, South Hillend (rural delivery), 1,283 300 Winton Kean, John, Dipton .. .. .. 4,195 4,035 Kean, Mrs. Mary (Martin Kean, Manager), 1,281 1,149 South Hillend Kean, Patrick, South Hillend .. .. 1,875 Nil Keast, E., Grove Bush .. .. .. 119 Nil Keen, T. A., Hedgehope .. .. 521 738 Keir Bros., Charlton .. .. .. 693 928 Keith Bros., Lumsden .. .. .. 1,521 1,324 Keith, John, Limehills .. .. .. 324 233 Kelly, Mrs. P. J., South Hillend .. .. 1,025 1,375 Kelly, N., Okapua, Chatton .. .. 2,926 3,007 Kelly, William, Waikaka .. .. 401 122 Kelsey, G., Riversdale .. .. .. 233 491 Kemp, John, Otama .. .. .. 1,859 2,280 Kennedy, James, Waianiwa .. .. 203 225 Kennedy, J. W., Brydone .. .. 257 393 Kennedy, John, Fortification .. .. 2,310 2,285 Kennedy, Robert H. (rural delivery), Otama 300 320 Kennedy, S., Pukerau .. .. .. 1 1,019 945 Keown, John R., Balfour .. .. 300 300 Keown, T. R., Balfour .. .. .. 447 614 Keown, W. R., sen., Box 80, Balfour .. 238 240 Kerr, G., Waikaka Valley .. .. — 535 Kerr, J. F., Morton Mains .. .. 53 101 Kerr, J. G. (rural delivery), Dacre .. — 29 Kerr, J. W., Mokotua .. .. .. 537 445 Kerr, Mrs. E., Morton Mains . . .. 130 97 Kerr, Patrick, (rural delivery), Winton .. 336 281 Kerr, R. C., Waikaia .. .. .. 370 400 Kerr, William, Brown's.. .. .. 587 789 Kerr, William, Myross Bush .. .. 69 115 Kerse, H. A., Waikaka .. .. .. 1,316 1,458 Kerse, John, Pukerau .. .. .. 240 465 Kidd, George, Kauana .. .. .. 183 168 Kilpatrick, R., Box 9, Charlton .. .. 255 232 King, F., Tokanui .. .. .. 32 41 King, G., Springhills .. .. .. 190 Nil King, J. P., Waituna .. .. .. 8 Nil King, James, Bay Road, Invercargill .. 450 548 King, Mrs. W. H. (rural delivery), Hokonui 1,965 407 King, R. and G., Winton .. .. 2,904 2,944 King, T. P., Tokanui .. .. .. 30 39 Kingdom, W. F., Gore .. .. .. ! 736 700

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No. ot Sheep on April 30, April 30 1927. 1928. Southland County—continued. Kingdon, J. W., Gore .. .. .. 1,014 807 Kingsbury, B. S., Riversdale .. .. 199 200 Kirby, J., Wyndham .. .. .. 110 Nil Kirkpatrick, K., Waikaka .. .. 3,010 2,580 Knapp, W., Mokoreta .. .. .. 420 770 Knowles, A. E., Box 15, Riversdale .. 500 672 Kubala, A., Croydon .. .. .. — 440 Kubala, E., Croydon .. .. .. — 667 Kubala, R. J., Te Tipua (rural delivery), Gore 725 738 Ladbrook, A. J., Charlton .. .. 506 239 Ladbrook, W. G. C., Gore .. .. 452 484 Ladbrooke, J., Dipton .. .. .. 200 274 Lake, J., Ryal Bush .. .. .. 358 333 Lamb, Charles, H., Quarry Hills .. .. 235 235 Lamb, C. H., Quarry Hills .. .. — 192 Lamb, J. R., Quarry Hills .. .. — 489 Lamb, Mrs. C., Quarry Hills .. .. 539 Nil Lamb, J., Winton .. .. .. 230 375 Lamb, J. W., (rural mail), Waikaka .. 762 996 Lamb, John, Balfour .. .. .. 820 922 Lamb, Robert, Quarry Hills .. .. 163 Nil Lambie, James, Forest Hill, Brown's .. 367 242 Lamont, John S., Edendale .. .. 562 336 Landels, Mrs. T. P.,.Mataura (rural delivery), 350 204 Gore Lang, Richard, Wright's Bush .. .. 425 511 Langer, B., Niagara .. .. .. 85 71 Langford, Joseph, South Hillend.. .. 983 995 Langford, W. J., South Hillend .. .. 300 630 Lawlor, M. R., Gore .. .. .. 506 437 Lawrence, A. T., Oteramika Road, Invercar- 50 Nil gill Lawrence, George, Hedgehope .. .. 660 517 Lawrie Bros., Grove Bush .. .. 116 251 Lawson Bros., P.O. Box 12, Woodlands .. 524 Nil Lawson, John, Waituna .. .. 439 590 Lawson, R. G., Box 12, Woodlands .. — 629 Leckie Bros., Caddon Run, Mokoreta .. 718 Nil Leckie, W. G., Wyndham .. .. 485 913 Leckie, W- G., Redan, Wyndham .. — 899 Ledington, E., Lochiel .. .. .. 737 1,253 Legat, D. C., Winton .. .. .. 419 424 Legat, E., Gap Road, Winton .. .. 420 606 Leishman, D. M., Wendon Valley .. 883 Nil Leith, G. 0., Morton Mains .. .. — 76 Leith, J. M., Tokanui .. .. .. 43 79 Leonard, E., Roslyn Bush .. .. — 128 Leonard, Roger, Roslyn Bush .. .. 157 Nil Lewis, Alfred, Fortification .. .. 457 512 Lewis, E. J., Longbush .. .. 25 30 Liggett, James, Woodlands .. .. 53 27 Liggett, J. H., Tussock Creek .. .. 309 309 Liggett, R., Tussock Creek .. .. 256 374 Lightfoot, W., Tussock Creek .. .. 168 214 Lilico, James, and Son, Lammermoor, Otahuti 1,450 1,205 (rural delivery), Winton Lilico, James (rural delivery), Winton .. 1,230 1,100 Lillercap, A. H. (rural delivery), Glencoe, ■— 231. Winton Lindsay, James, (rural delivery), Lady 564 Nil Barkly Lindsay, James (rural delivery), South Hill- 655 471 end Lindsay, J. C., Otahuti .. .. 549 577 Lindsay, W. and A., Dipton .. .. 846 839 Lindsay, W. E., Drummond .. .. 364 347 Little, J. L., Toa .. .. .. 119 142 Livingston, D. C., Titiroa .. .. 406 459 Livingstone, Mrs. A., Hedgehope .. .. 23 33 Livingston, Mrs. A. L., Titiroa .. .. 813 1,123 Lobb, T. S., Edendale .. .. .. 407 21 Lockerbie, K. L., Otapiri Gorge (rural de- 17 22 livery), Winton Logan, Thomas, Otama.. .. .. 805 1,088 Looney, John, South Hillend .. .. 2,658 2,586 Looney, J. T., South Hillend .. .. 724 694 Looney, T. C., South Hillend .. .. 737 648 Lumsden, Alexander, Gap Road, Winton .. 223 251 Lumsden, T., Morton Mains .. .. — 415 Lush Bros., Balfour .. .. .. 288 803 Lynch Bros., Balfour .. .. .. 750 Nil Lynch, G., Riversdale .. .. .. 800 950 Lynch, J ames, Balfour .. .. . . — 739 Lynch, S. and H., Riversdale .. .. 3,880' 2,845 Lyons, P., Balfour .. .. .. 539 622 Macale, Arthur, The Pines, Otaria, Pukerau 362 656 Macale, M., Mataura .. .. .. 627 684

No. of Sheep oti April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Southland County—continued. Macalist-er, J. and W., Cone Peak, Kauana 2,283 2,310 Macalister, William, Kauana .. .. 1,370 1,428 MacBean, A. W., Dipton .. .. 284 239 Macdonald, Alexander (rural delivery), Glen- 708 730 coe Macdonald, A. W., Loohiel .. .. 195 113 Mao Donald, D., Glencoe .. .. 588 760 Macdonald, Donald, Edendale South .. 1,184 2,062 MacDonald, D., Seaward Downs .. — 554 Macdonald, George J., Wright's Bush .. 437 578 Macdonald, Hector (Estate of), Otapiri (rural 124 140 delivery), Winton Macdonald, James C., Morton Mains .. 1,070 1,041 MacDonald, John G. (ruial delivery). Hedge- 507 711 hope Macdonald, R. K., Edendale South .. 166 141 MacDonald, William, Lochiel .. .. 424 408 MacGillivray, D., Limehills .. .. 429 737 MacGregor, D. J., Brown's .. .. 64 24 MacGregor, D. McR., Brown's .. .. 45 62 Macintosh, P. M., Quarry Hills .. .. 188 Nil MacKay and Son, Waikaia .. .. 641 606 Mackay, A., Wendon (rural delivery), Gore 1,619 '2,015 Mackay, Alexander, Waipounamu (rural de- 548 650 livery), Gore Mackay, Findlay, Mataura .. .. 1,231 1,089 Mackay, Mrs. G. B., Riversdale .. .. 336 355 MacKay, G., Hedgehope .. .. — 120 Mackay, James, jun., Hedgehope .. 514 500 Mackay, N. R., Dipton .. .. .. 26 26 Mackay, W. (rural delivery), Wendon .. 1,176 1,096 Mackay, William, Otama, (rural delivery), 1,160 1,096 Wendon Mackay, W. G. (rural delivery), Gore .. 611 642 Mackay, W. H., Waipounamu (rural 607 712 delivery), Gore Mackenzie, S. J., Dipton .. .. 655 621 Mackinnon, Duncan, Mandeville .. .. 618 712 Mackintosh, J. M., Glencoe .. .. 525 276 Mackintosh, William, Wallacetown .. 720 830 Maclaren Bros., Wyndham .. .. 1,417 Nil Maclean, John, Brown's .. .. 489 359 Maclean, Thomas, South Hillend (rural 91s 1,184 delivery), Winton MacMillan, Andrew, Otapiri (rural delivery), 432 785 Winton Macpherson, Daniel, Waianiwa .. .. 742 812 Macpherson, Dugald, Waianiwa .. .. 577 695 Macpherson, James, Waianiwa .. .. 523 539 Macpherson, John, Glencoe (rural delivery), 800 878 Invercargill Maddren Bros. (Limited), Wyndham .. 444 Nil Maher, A. R., Wendonside .. .. 1,019 1,062 Maher Bros., Wendonside' .. .. 1,675 1,641 Mainland, J., Quarry Hill .. .. 589 602 Malcolm, J. D., Morton Mains (rural 940 1,243 delivery), Woodlands Maloolm, William (Estate of), (rural de- 548 633 livery), Winton Malone, P. and T., Lowther, via Lumsden .. 1,357 1,425 Maloney Bros., Makarewa .. .. 453 334 Maloney, J. A., Otatara .. .. 192 206 Manson, Alexander, Croydon Bush, Gore .. 656 Nil Manson Bros., Croydon Bush, Gore .. — 766 Manson, T. B., Waikaia Plains, Balfour .. 2,700 4,024 Marshall, A., Putangahau .. .. 507 511 Marshall, David, Waianiwa .. .. 1,008 927 Marshall, Francis, Wendonside .. .. 718 739 Marshall, J., Lumsden .. .. . . 134 160 Marshall, J. S., 221 Gala Street, Invercargill — 260 Marshall, T. C. (private bag), Gore .. 563 650 Marshall, W. J., Wyndham .. .. 1,152 Nil Martin, Irvine T., Box 95, Gore .. .. 236 257 Martin, Robert, Otama... .. .. 321 407 Martin, William James, Dipton .. .. 715 946 Maslin, Walter H., Pukerau .. .. 680 710 Mason, Andrew, Brydone .. .. 412 240 Mason, H., Pukerau .. .. .. 335 575 Matheson, John, Freshford .. .. 1,501 1,468 Matheson, M., Lumsden .. .. 2,4,98 2,609 Matheson, W., Glenham .. .. 814 772 Matthews, M. H., Mokotua .. .. 65 58 Matthews, W., Otapiri Post-office .. 1,215 1,200 Mawhinney, I. G., Ferndale, Mataura .. 508 512 May, J. T., Winton (rural delivery), Ota- 1,170 1,200 huti McAlister, John, Lumsden .. .. [ 317 131

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Southland County—continued. McAlister, E„ Pyramid.. .. .. 565 94.5 McAllan, A., Waipounamu (rural delivery), 870 1,117 Gore McAllan, J., Charlton .. .. .. 82 80 McAllister, James, Mataura .. .. 106 141 McAlwee, William, Mokoreta .. .. 335 327 McBain, Donald, Otama .. .. 402 752 McBain, J. (rural delivery), Otama .. — 542 McBeath, D., Mataura Island .. .. 1,033 Nil McBride, A. N., Te Tipua (rural delivery), 562 613 Gore McBride, G. R., Te Tipua (rural delivery), 244 518 Gore McBride, Henry (No. 2 Rural Delivery), 110 j 152 Wyndham McBride, T., Wyndham .. .. 132 152 McBride, W., Mossburn.. .. .. 555 393 McCaldon, George, Balfour .. .. 1,057 1,260 McCall, E., Seaward Downs .. .. 6 11 McCall, Jas., Balfour .. .. .. 57 80 McCallum, A., Awarua Plains .. .. 72 Nil McCallum, J., Wright's Bush (rural delivery), 26§, 205 Waianiwa McCallum, James, Gorge Road .. .. 130 63 McCallum, James, Ryal Bush .. .. 490 625 McCallum, John, Brown's .. .. 809 960 McCallum, John, Lochiel .. .. 457 582 McCalman, Peter, Fortrose .. .. 439 400 McCam, J., Tisbury .. .. .. — 1 33 McCarthy, Andrew, South Hillend .. 1,113 833 McCarthy, E. (rural delivery), Oreti .. 869 1,264 McCarthy, P. A., South Hillend .. .. 859 904 McCaughan, J. A., Wyndham Ridge .. 24 42 McCaul Bros., Seaward Downs .. .. 192 367 McChesney, J., Lowther, via Lumsden .. 749 840 McChlery, A., Te Tipua (rural delivery), Gore 275 499 McColgan, J., Niagara .. .. .. 210 Nil McColgan, James, Niagara .. .. — 224 McConachie, G., Lochiel .. .. 582 568 McCorkindale, John, Brydone .. .. 908 Nil McCorkindale, W. G., Seaward Downs .. — 93 McCrostie, C. R., Spar Bush (rural delivery), 26 41 Winton McCrostie, James, Otahuti (rural delivery), 456 379 Winton McDermid, Waianiwa .. ... .. 78 51 McDonald, A., Edendale .. .. 108 138 McDonald, A. and R. C., Otapiri (rural 1,178 1,304 delivery), Winton McDonald, A. M., Pukerau .. .. 140 412 McDonald Bros., Morton Mains .. .. 533 697 McDonald, C. A., Dipton .. .. .. 1,270 1,332 McDonald, Charles (Estate of), (rural box), 430 486 Quarry Hills McDonald, Miss Christina, Hedgehope .. — 81 McDonald, Christopher, Otapiri (rural de- 650 720 livery), Winton McDonald, Colin (rural deliverv), Glencoe 561 628 McDonald, D., Dipton .. " .. .. 1,652 1,537 McDonald, D., Wyndham .. .. 139 102 McDonald, David, Balfour .. .. 366 184 McDonald, Donald, Maybank, Limehills .. 478 449 McDonald, P. and T., Morton Mains .. 72 135 McDonald, J., Edendale .. .. 424 Nil McDonald, J. A., Edendale .. .. •— 389 McDonald, J., Eerndale, Redan, Wyndham 1,166 865 McDonald, J. and C., Glencoe .. .. 61 Nil McDonald, J. C., Diamond Peak, Gore .. 3,604 4,062 McDonald, K., Mokorita .. .. 416 444 McDonald, K. A., Morton Mains .. .. 950 Nil McDonald, M., Balfour .. .. .. 1,020 2,215 McDonald, Thomas,.Lumsden .. .. 510 512 McDonald, P. J. H„ Dipton .. .. 754 851 McDonald, Thomas, Mataura .. .. 228 359 McDonald, W., Balfour .. .. 710 1,172 McDonough, John, Waikaia .. .. 2,354 Nil McDowal], H., Turamoa .. .. 139 Nil McDowell, A. L., Pukerua .. .. 694 687 McDowell, Mrs. M. A., Gore .. .. 564 743 McDowell, Robert, Wendonside .. .. 324 476 McEwan, D„ Wyndham .. .. 2,894 1,795 McEwan, G. M., Redan .. .. — 1,232 McEwan, Neil, jun., Glenliam .. .. 1,207 1,144 McEwan, R., Tokanui .. .. .. 357 422 McEwen, John, Brown's .. .. 216 204 McFadzien, D., Fortrose .. .. 442 558 McFadzien, J., Lochiel .. .. .. 228 310

No. of Sheep on j April 30, April 30, j ! 1927. 1928. Southland CountY' —continued. McFarlane, David R., Otahuti .. .. 280 267 McFetrich, T., Kauana .. .. .. 2,497 2,545 McGill, John (rural delivery), Te Tipua .. 20 70 McGillivray, T. W., Menzies Ferry .. 132 287 McGowan, R. A., Mataura .. .. 584 559 McGrath, P., Limehills .. .. .. 168 276 McGregor, John, Springhills .. .. 143 180 Mclleriek, James, G., Otapiri (rural delivery), 1,654 1,672 Winton Mclndoe, I. D., Otapiri (rural delivery), 89 82 Winton Mcintosh, A., Waikaka .. .. 682 1,164 Mcintosh, Charles, Hedgehope . .. 169 147 Mcintosh, G., Waikaka ., .. 777 841 Mcintosh, Hugh, Waimaliaka .. .. — 144 Mcintosh, Robert, Fortrose .. .. 164 114 Mcintosh, N. and I., Quarry Hills (rural — 235 Box 10), Invercargill Mclntyre, Alexander, Waikaka .. .. 2,382 2,086 Mclntyre, Angus, Tussock Creek . . 154 318 Mclntyre, D. R., Wendon Valley .. 802 985 Mclntyre, Donald, Kennington .. .. 650 662 Mclntyre, Hugh, Benio, Pukerau .. 708 751 Mclntyre, H. P., Maitland .. .. — 2,051 Mclntyre, J. E., Longbush .. .. j 426 679 Mclntyre, N., Tussock Creek .. .. — 55 McKay, A. and J., Mataura .. .. 800 j 812 McKay, Archibald, Hedgehope .. .. ! 14 54 McKay, D. W., Esk Street, Invercargill .. — j 415 McKay, John, Ardoch, Wyndham .. 56 ! 68 McKay, Mrs. Barbara, Wendonside .. j 2,170 1,960 McKay, Mrs. Catherine, Mossburn .. 147 Nil McKay, Thomas, Waikana, Mataura .. 426 710 McKechnie, Mrs. M. S., Waikaia .. — 37 McKee, Joseph, Waikaia .. .. 1,530 1,574 McKee, William, Waikaia .. .. 1,095 1,389 McKellar Bros., Glenure, Balfour .. 6,290 5,343 McKclvie, Charles, Wyndham .. .. 446 754 McKelvie, Neil, Wyndham .. .. 628 829 McKenzie, A., Lochiel .. .. .. 749 1,041 McKenzie, A. G., Lochiel .. .. 234 342 McKenzie, Alexander, Otahuti (rural de- j 1,142 , 1,115 livery), Winton McKenzie, Mrs. B., Longbush .. .. — 41 McKenzie, Colin, Waikaia .. .. 300 314 McKenzie, D., Winton (rural delivery), Ota- j 1,029 j 1,200 piri McKenzie, D. and A., Kauana .. .. | 290 | 392 McKenzie, D. C., Glenham .. .. 550 j 435 McKenzie, Donald, Greenvale, Waikaka .. | 1,678 1,777 McKenzie, G. W., Dipton .. .. j 213 311 McKenzie, George B., Gore .. .. 1,140 1,423 McKenzie, H., Woodlands .. .. I 20 192 McKenzie, J., Seaward Downs .. .. 169 65 McKenzie, J. C., Riversdale .. .. 240 354 McKenzie, James, Seaward Downs .. 173 164 McKenzie, John, Pine Bush .. .. 510 550 McKenzie, K. A., Otapiri (rural delivery), 956 1,195 Winton McKenzie, K. G., Fortrose .. .. J 746 1,401 McKenzie, Mrs. M. S., Hedgehope .. 47 Nil McKenzie, R., Seaward Downs .. .. 168 230 McKenzie, Thomas, Wright's Bush .. 596 424 McKenzie, William, East Chatton .. 892 1,037 McKerchar, D., Lochiel .. .. j 252 248 McKibbin Bros., Riversdale .. .. — 446 McKinna, F. N., Tuturau, Wyndham .. 177 220 McKinnel, J., P.O. Box 9, Waikaia .. , 612 513 McKinnel, T., Waikaia .. .. .. 1,065 1,016 Mclvinnell Bros., Box 33, Mataura .. 1 755 Nil McKinnon, Alexander, Gore .. .. 365 969 McKinnon, Duncan (rural delivery), Glencoe 477 548 McLachlan, A., Tuturau .. .. 318 Nil McLachlan, I., Tuturau.. .. .. j — 438 McLaren Bros., Wyndham .. .. 1,412 1,480 McLay, Moses, Wendon (rural delivery), 678 802 Gore McLean, A., Balfour .. .. .. 1,060 1,243 McLean, A. H., Kennington .. .. 813 466 McLean, A. N., Caroline .. .. 155 140 McLean, A. W., Garston .. .. 2,387 2,213 McLean, D., Balfour .. .. .. 948 912 McLean, D. H., Caroline .. .. 2,411 2,855 McLean, Duncan (Estate of), Balfour .. 667 718 McLean, P. H., Waimumu, Gore .. ; 1,263 992 McLean, P. (rural delivery), Woodlands .. I — 670 McLean, T. H., Niagara .. .. | 135 173

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Southland County—continued. McLean, W., Pine Bush .. .. 1,840 1,896 McLeish Bros., Drummond .. .. 1,534 2,168 McLellan, W., Wyndham .. .. 147 304 McLeod, A., Waianiwa (rural delivery), 37 31 Wright's Bush McLeod, A. G., Caroline (rural delivery), 1,626 1,768 Dipton McLeod, Alex., Winton .. ■ • 103 112 McLeod, A. B., Athol .. .. .. 440 1,016 McLeod Bros., Mandeville .. .. — 12,292 McLeod Bros., Otahuti .. .. .. 2,425 2,904 McLeod, Hugh M., Bay wood, Tokanui .. 803 804 McLeod, J. H., Mandeville .. .. 3,546 Nil McLeod, James, Otahuti, Winton .. 112 25 McLeod, T. D., Mandeville .. .. 3,546 Nil McLeod, W. D., Mandeville .. .. 3,547 Nil McLeod, W. M. (rural delivery), Dacre .. — 136 McManus, J., Quarry Hill .. . . 302 329 McMaster, John (rural delivery), Winton .. 213 220 McMath, Mrs. M. II., Balfour .. .. 17 174 McMath, Thomas, Riversdale .. .. 1,664 1,806 McMillan, D., Kennington .. .. — 408 McMillan, J., Box 63, Gore .. .. 868 1,422 McNally, M. D., Morton Mains .. .. 1,496 750 McNamara, J., Seaward Downs .. .. 67 Nil McNaught, A. S., Rakahouka- .. .. 1,296 1,305 McNaught, W. J., Winton (rural delivery), 256 318 Otapiri McNaughton, J., Waianiwa .. .. 418 499 McNaugliton, R. Y., Waianiwa .. .. 403 373 McNaughton, Thomas, Wright's Bush .. 582 310 McNaughton, W., Waianiwa .. .. 36 82 McNay, W., Woodlands .. .. 103 107 McNee, Alexander, Kauana .. .. 169 164 vIcNeil, A. A., Wright's Bush .. .. 430 431 JcNeill, James, Collingwood, Invercargill.. 1,024 662 McNeill, James, Morton Mains .. .. 508 Nil McNeill, N. C., Glencoe (rural delivery), 528 724 Invercargill McNoe, J., Pukerau .. .. .. 1,956 1,213 McNoe, M„ Otama .. .. .. 922 912 McPhail, A. D. J., Otama (rural delivery), 201 288 Gore McPhail Bros., Tokanui .. .. 97 100 McPhail, D., Otama .. .. .. 194 Nil McPhail, James, Waikaka Valley .. 2,620 2,404 McPhail, T., Pukerau .. .. .. 951 ; 1,244 McPhedran, A. (rural delivery), Waianiwa .. 220 j 333 McPhcdran, D. C., Glenham .. .. 900 964 McPhee, Dugald, Box 3, Balfour .. 19 8 McPhee, M., Balfour .. .. .. 1,402! 880 McQueen, Alexander, Box 19, Waikaka .. 836 j 1,212 McQueen, John, Glenchalmers, Waikaka .. 1,798 2,243 McQuillen, H. M., Mataura .. .. 427 Nil McRae, A. and C., Braintra, Winton (rural 695 925 delivery), Otapiri McRae, D., Benmore (rural delivery), Dipton 1,607 1,869 McRae, D. and R., Braeside, Ilokonui .. 315 404 McRae, Donald, Otapiri (rural delivery), 636 711 (P.O. Box 25), Winton McRae, G. I 1 ., Wyndham .. .. 1,176 1,256 McRae, Jas., Waipounamu (rural delivery), 295 1,104 Gore McRae, John, Dunmore, Otapiri (rural de- 853 807 livery), Winton McRae, M. A., Wyndham. .. .. 2,442 2,575 McRae, Murdoch, Brown's .. .. 273 271 McRandle, Michael, Lome .. .. 184 234 McStay, S., Dacre .. .. .. 411 793 McSweeny, P. J., Waimumu (rural delivery), 57 475 Gore McTaggart, D. R., Balfour .. .. 2,566 2,130 McTaggart, J. G., P-edan, Wyndham .. 705 773 McWilliam, A., Quarry Hills .. .. 374 401 Mec, John, Knapdale (rural delivery), Gore 819 962 Mee, R. H., Otama .. .. .. 932 1,345 Meehan, John, Waianiwa .. .. 303 Nil Menlove, W., Athol .. .. • • 5,435 5,400 Menzies, D. M., Dipton .. .. 292 289 Merriman, J. F., Menzie's Ferry .. .. 164 132 Miles, A., Winton, Otahuti (rural delivery) 65 102 Millane, Peter, c/o Post-office, Gore .. 233 102 Millar, J. M., Hedgehope .. .. 406 408 Millar, James, Kennington .. .. 93 97 Millar, J., Kennington .. .. .. — 97 Millar, Robert (rural delivery), Glencoe .. 1,466 1,241 Millar, Thomas, Taramoa .. .. 319 305

No. of Sheep on ' April 30, April 30, | 1927. 1928. Southland County—continued. Millar, W. H., Knapdale .. .. 617 1,101 Miller Bros., Mandeville .. 1,603 Nil Miller, E. H , Waipounamu (rural delivery), 352 380 Gore Miller, G., Maitland .. •. •. 82 85 Miller, John H. (rural delivery), Waimumu 1,346 1,448 Miller, R., Waikaka .. .. .. 25"0 308 Miller, R., Oreti (rural delivery), Winton .. 835 1,021 Miller, R. H„ Waituna .. .. .. 205 246 Miller, R., Gore .. .. .. — 924 Miller, Robert, Mandeville .. .. 322 Nil Miller, Thomas (rural delivery), Oreti .. 2,524 2,431 Miller, W. (rural delivery), Mandeville .. — 1,113 Miller, W. S. (rural delivery), Wendon . . 1,075 1,275 Miller, William, Waipounamu (rural delivery). 698 700 Gore Milligan, A. E. (rural delivery), Dipton .. ! 500 431 Milligan, J., Benmore .. .. •• 1,058 1,111 Milliken and McKinnel, Woodlands .. 1,603 1,676 Milne, A. W., Edendale .. .. 533 854 Milne, Charles, Thornlie Park, Edendale .. 992 1,286 Milne, Christina, MeNab .. .. — 64 Milne, Frank, Wyndham .. .. 84 84 Milne, Thomas, Tuturau, Mataura .. , 160 187 Mitchell, Alexander (rural delivery), Merino 810 862 Downs Mitchell, D., Greenhills .. .. . - 295 320 Mitchell, J. M., Ferndale (rural delivery), 45 120 Gore Mitchell, John E., Wyndham .. .. 214 381 Mitchell, J. T. F., Oteramika Road, Inver- 240 Nil cargill Mitchell, R., Benmore .. .. .. 40 253 Mitchell, Thomas, Box 32, Mataura .. 149 Nil Mitchell, William 1)., Wyndham .. .. 402 675 Moffett, N. J., Tokanui .. .. — 205 Moffett, T. D. A., Box 193, Invercargill .. 79 Nil Moloney, C., Lumsden .. .. .. 165 250 Monaghan, P., Croydon, Gore .. .. 224 301 Monaghan, R. (rural delivery), Wendon .. 1,152 1,350 Moncur, W., Kennington .. .. — 23 Moore, C. (rural delivery), Otahuti .. 72 103 Moore, C. D., Winton .. .. .. ■— 1,921 Moore, F., Winton .. .. .. 50 67 Moore, W. T., Winton .. .. .. 753 751 Morris, Charles, Box 41, Waikaka .. 1,407 2,061 Morris, John, Edendale .. .. 51 87 Morrison, Mrs. S., Rosedale, Waikaka Valley 1,342 1,698 Mortimer, James, Waimumu, Gore .. — 422 Mortimer, Peter, Tuturau .. .. 408 459 Mortimer, William (rural delivery), Waipou- 505 509 namu Morton and Cable, Garston .. .. 108 Nil Morton, Mrs. A. F., Brown's .. .. 98 62 Morton, George, Gorge Road .. .. 222 127 Morton, J. M., Seaward Downs .. .. — 33 Moust, M. J. (rural delivery), Woodlands, — 117 Waituna Moylan, W., South Hillend .. .. 620 691 Muir, A. G., Five Rivers .. .. 1,319 1,085 Muir, D., Tuturau .. .. . . 9 Nil Muir, J., sen., " Ardgowan," Quarry Hills 1,745 2,058 Muir, Mrs. Sarah, Wyndham .. .. 497 501 Muir, Thomas, Balfour .. .. 1,625 1,145 Muir, W., jun. (rural delivery), Mataura .. 50 51 Mulqueen, P. J., Balfour .. .. 538 608 Munro, D. C., Otara .. .. .. 635 930 Munro, J., Lochiel .. .. .. 563 874 Munro, J. L., Waituna .. .. .. 414 454 Munro, James, Gorge Road .. .. 40 62 Murchison Bros., Springhills .. .. 15 275 Murdoch, Alfred Henry Officer (rural de- 285 313 livery), South Hillend Murdoch, E. 0. S., Oreti .. .. 373 299 Murdoch, L. G. (rural delivery), Oreti .. 457 392 Murdock, P., East Gore .. .. — 510 Murdoch, S., Greenvale, Waikaka .. 1,215 1,905 Murdock, Charles, Oreti .. .. 692 931 Murphy, Martin, Woodlands .. .. 183 232 Murphy, Michael, Kauana .. .. 62 95 Murphy, William Francis, Roslyn Bush .. 116 72 Murray, William, Mokoreta .. .. 1,415 1,165 Myron, A., Ryal Bush .. .. .. 228 308 Nay lor arid Sons, Lowther .. .. 1,401 1,127 Neas, Rudolph, Waikiwi .. .. 44 42 Neill, John R., Tokanui .. .. 60 64 Neill, R., Tokanui .. .. .. 92 35

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| No. of Sheep on ! April 30,1 April 30, ; 1927. 1928. 5 : 7 1 Southland County—continued. Ness, R. S. (rural delivery), Gore .. | 730 1,067 Nevin, Thomas, Dipton.. .. . • 1,228 891 Nevin, William, Dipton.. .. .. 820 700 Newell, Thomas, Freshford .. .. 506 500 Niehol, Adam, Maitland .. . • 944 1,310 Nichol, R. M., Maitland .. .. 584 Nil Niehol, William T., Waikaka .. .. 950 1,160 Nicholl, 1). A. (rural delivery), Tuturau .. 354 425 Nicholl, N., Longridge .. .. .. 210 363 Nieholl, W. J., Mataura (rural delivery), 352 340 Tuturau Nieholls, Joseph C., Fair Place, Riversdale 11,810 11,050 Nicholson, J. P., Ota Greek, Brydone .. 322 Nil Nicholson, Joseph, Waikaka . . .. 206 267 Nicholson, R. G., Waituna (rural delivery), 785 826 Woodlands Nicol, J. B., Ferndale (rural delivery), 398 331 Gore Nicol, J. A., Kapuka .. .. • • 167 142 Nicoll and McDonald, Roslyn Bush .. 3,035 2,104 Nicoll Bros., Box 11, Mabel .. . • j 51 57 Noble, J., Putangahau .. .. . • 92 108 Noble, J. A., Gore .. .. 571 456 Norman, R. A., Winton .. .. 910 732 Norman, William, Winton .. . . 1,507 i 1,472 Northcoat, Arthur, Garston .. .. 540 ' 645 O'Brien and Craigie, South Hillend .. | 335 ■ 341 O'Brien, G. F., Wyndham .. . . 205 50 O'Brien, Jeremiah, and Son, Slope Point .. 548 711 O'Connor, C. and J., Longridge .. .. 707 797 O'Connor, J., Longridge .. . • 393 | 719 O'Donnell, J., Brydone .. .. — I 90 Ogren, R. J. A. M., Ryal Bush .. .. 184 199 O'Hara Bros., Main Road, Gore .. .. 138 167 O'Hara, S. and W., Otama (rural delivery), 240 268 Gore O'Keefe, D., Makarewa .. .. .. 108 112 Oliver, T., Pine Bush .. . . .. — 110 O'Meara, J., Drummond .. .. 1,667 1,317 O'Meara, P., Woodlands .. .. 1,050 1,299 O'Neill, James, Coult's Road, West Gore .. — 60 O'Neill, John, East Gore .. .. 500 500 O'Neill, Mrs. N., Winton .. .. 70 123 O'Rourke, J., Mataura .. .. •. 138 54 O'Rourke, M., Roslyn Bush .. .. 204 256 Orr, Alfred, jun., Longridge .. .. 1,359 1,080 Orr, J. P., Gore .. .. .. — 543 O'Shannessy Bros. (Winter View Property), 827 834 Lochiel O'Shannessy Bros., Lochiel .. .. — 474 O'Shannessy, John, Otapiri (rural delivery), 1,430 1,433 Winton Otago Farmers' Co-op. Association (c/o 1,584 1,053 Manager), Morton Mams Oughton, John (rural delivery), Tuturau .. 559 532 Oughton, Misses M. W. and W. W., East 60 73 Road, Tnvercargill Overton, C. F., Lora Station, Otapiri .. 4,453 4,420 Paddon, A. H., Ryall Bush .. .. — 502 Paddon, A. W., Waimahaka . . .. 31 122 Paddon, Alfred, Ryal Bush . . .. 926 484 Palmer, R. A., Dipton .. .. .. 360 237 Palmer, W. R., Seaward Downs .. .. 32 j 3 Pannett, Frank H., Five Rivers, Lumsden 1,130 1,602 Parker, G., Brydone .. .. .. 51 67 Parker, C. P., Waimumu (rural delivery), 670 948 Gore Parkes, T. F., Waimatua .. .. — 5 Parr, Henry, Gore .. .. .. 1,024 j 1,136 Parsons, Nathaniel, Waikiwi, Invercargill .. 33 31 Pascoe, Albert, Tokanui .. .. 408 491 Pascoe Bros., Tokanui .. .. . . 430 500 Paterson, A., Waimahaka .. .. 25 Nil Paterson, A. R., Riversdale .. .. 902 Nil Paterson, Alexander (Estate of), Riversdale 1,001 1,170 Paterson, James, The Mains, Waikaka .. 1,332 1,583 Paterson, James C., Wendonside.. .. 2,260 2,995 Paterson, S. B. and J. S. (rural delivery), 1,003 1,256 Gore Paterson, Thomas E., Otapiri (ruraldelivery), 2,166 | 2,121 Winton Paterson, W., and Son, West Dome Moss- 10,879 ,11,396 burn Paulin, H. B., Te Tipua (rural delivery), Gore 420 : 527 Pearce, G. A., Gap Road, Winton .. 283 I 274 Peart, H. G., Waimumu (rural delivery), 213 | 12 Gore

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, H27. 19128. Southland County—continued. Peart, J. M., Waimumu (rural delivery), 176 225 Gore Pemble, Henry, Waikaka .. .. 1,137 ! 1,109 Perkins Bros., Mataura .. .. 3,230 j 3,890 Perkins, Montgomery, Mimihau .. .. 1,286 1,587 Perrian, W. F., Waituna .. .. j 361 394 Perry, William, Quarry Hills .. .. I 833 800 Perwick Bros., Balfour .. .. .. 598 1,098 Peter, Alexander W., Chatton .. .. j 311 446 Peter, W. I)., West Plains .. .. j 38 Nil Pettigrew, A. W. and I., Woodlands .. ] 891 | 822 Philpott, William, Morton Mains.. .. 854 891 Pinekney and Co., Waikaia .. .. 28,725 32,294 Pipson, Caleb (rural delivery), Papatowai .. 42 32 Pirie, E. 6., Kennington .. .. — 264 Pirie, William, Morton Mains (rural delivery), 262 375 Woodlands Pithie, W. J. (rural delivery), Gleneoe .. 384 383 Plunket, Mrs. Mary, South Hillend .. 619 656 Pollock, T. E.,"Waipounamu (rural delivery), 953 1,500 Gore Pope, W., Otama .. .. .. 202 217 Poppelwell, W. G., Balfour .. .. j — 284 Porteous, J. and W., Winton .. .. 185 70 Porter, Joseph, Limehills .. .. I 159 | 538 Porter, J., Limehills .. .. .. 310 144 Porter, J. C., East Gore.. .. .. j 350 407 Potter Bros., Pukerau .. .. .. I — 790 Potter, R. J., Pukerau .. .. .. 499 700 Power, H. M., Pukerau .. .. .. j 62 163 Poynter Bros., Lochiel .. .. .. 1 15 Poynter, Mrs. Clara A., Lochiel .. .. J 344 355 Pratt, A. L., Bushy Park, Waimumu .. j 4,815 4,919 Price and Milne, Kapuka .. ... 919 3,000 Price, Frederick A., Waikiwi, Invercargill 4,730 6,250 Price, James, Waianiwa .. .. 818 1,081 Price, M., and Sons, Athol .. .. 372 532 Price, Thomas (Estate of), Kauana .. 1,173 1,659 Pringle, Francis, Balfour .. .. 394 353 Pryde, R., Mataura .. .. .. 152 223 Pryde, T., Croydon .. .. .. 69 Nil Pryde, William, Ferndale (rural delivery), 115 149 Gore Pullar, Alexander, Pukerau .. .. 476 558 Pullar, Joseph, Pukerau .. .. 120 1,370 Pullar, R. M., Pukerau .. .. .. 759 j 924 Pullar, J. and G. K., Pukerau .. .. j 1,000 1,320 Qualter, John, Pyramid .. .. 67 60 Queale, George R., Lochiel .. .. 286 384 Queale, J. B., Lochiel .. .. .. 478 j 431 Quertier, Alfred H., Pukerau .. .. 619 j 692 Quirk, James E., Ferndale, Gore.. .. 800 660 Quirk, M. J. (Estate of), Sunnyside Farm, 450 450 Gore Rabbidge, E., Glenham .. .. 608 730 Rabbidge, E. G., Kennington .. .. 180 130 Rabbidge, Thomas P., Glenham .. .. 39 35 Rabbitt, John, Kauana.. .. .. 377 456 Rabbitt, M., Kauana .. .. .. 530 453 Rabbitt, W., Kauana .. .. .. 170 216 Rae, A. W„ Wyndham.. .. .. 247 489 Rae, I., Wyndham .. .. .. 596 Nil Rae, J., Brydone .. .. .. 346 732 Rae, Mrs. S., Wyndham .. .. — 992 Rankin, H., Waikaka .. .. .. 144 500 Rankin, T., Box 217, Invercargill .. — 41 Rasmussen, A., Box 10, Balfour .. .. 378 424 Rasmussen, M„ Box 2, Balfour .. .. 1,386 998 Rattray, John and P., Drummond .. 642 813 Raymond, I. L. W., Woodstee Downs Estate, 3,000 3,254 Tuatapere, via Invercargill Reece, G. N., Woodlands .. .. — 169 Reid and Lockie, Knapdale .. .. 72 Nil Reid, R. L., Willowbank, Waikaka Valley 2,459 2,656 Reidy, Thomas, Five Rivers .. .. 363 593 Reinke, August, McNab .. .. 258 353 Remnant, H., Ryal Bush (rural delivery), — 82 Winton Rhind, James, Lome .. .. .. — 228 Riddle, M., Fortrose .. .. .. 176 323 Riely, John, Haldane .. .. .. 316 1535 Rissman, J., Mokoreta .. .. .. 87 27 Robb, C. R., Brown's .. .. .. 234 305 Robb, J., Lochiel .. .. .. 446 180 Robbie, A., Drummond .. .. .. 1,134 1,011 Robbie, James, Waituna (rural delivery), 322 1 325 Woodlands

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j No. of Sheep on j : April 30,| April 30 ' | 1927. j 1928. Southland County—continued. Robertson, A., Glencoe .. .. 1,070 890 Robertson, A. M., Mataura .. 120 304 Robertson, C., jun., Te Tipua (ruraldelivery), 1,260 1,998 Gore Robertson, Colin, Waikaia .. .. 1,675 1,832 Robertson, 1). and J., Kaiwera .. .. 620 730 Robertson, D., Wright's Bush .. .. — 79 Robertson, Hugh, Rural Box 14, Mabel .. 92 193 Robertson, J., Awarua Plains .. .. 110 126 Robertson, J., Glenham .. .. 938 S73 Robertson, J. and D., Otama .. .. ' 323 254 Robertson, J. S., Waikaka .. .. 2,514 3,427 Robertson, J., Wendon Valley .. .. — 839 Robertson, J., jun., Pukerau .. .. 122 213 Robertson, James (rural delivery), Otama.. 173 Nil Robertson, W., Mataura .. .. 77 41 Robinson, H., Glenham. . .. .. 1,153 Nil Robinson, J. W., Gorge Road .. .. 185 80 Robinson, T. A., Mokoreta .. .. 1,270 ! 1,494 I Robinson, W., Glenham .. .. — . 1,292 Robson, J., and Son, Niagara .. .. 121 79 ! Robson, N. and J., East Chatton .. 547 j 555 ! Roche, Maurice, Mandeville .. .. 839 , 829 I Rodger, J. W., Wright's Bush .. .. 573 j 480 I Rodger, P., Wright's Bush .. .. 495 j 489 1 Rogers, J. C. (or Manager), Waimahaka .. 1,014 1,449 ! Rogers, J. E. (c/o J. C. Grey), Mokoreta .. 1,268 j 1,570 Rogerson, Samuel (Estate of), Pukerua .. 2,045 2,018 Rolinson, E., Bluff .. .. .. 72 58 Ronald Bros., Waianiwa .. .. 994 j 1,597 Ronald, John C., Wyndham .. .. 55 j 75 Rose, Alfred H., Forest Hill, Glencoe (rural 84 80 delivery), Invercargill Rose, K. S., Lochiel .. .. .. 419 365 Rose, Mrs. Margaret G., Dipton .. .. 76 110 Ross, Alexander, Post-office, Waikaka .. 57 119 Ross, A. L., Te Tipua (rural delivery), Gore 406 457 Ross, A. O., Te Tipua .. .. .. 411 447 Ross, Benjamin, (Estate of), Glenham .. 546 838 Ross, B., Te Tipua (rural delivery), Gore .. — 69 Ross, Hugh, Limehills .. .. .. 19 16 Ross, J. T., Grove Bush .. .. — 91 Ross, R., Grove Bush .. .. .. 222 318 Ross, Robert (Estate of), Dipton.. .. 626 641 i Rouse, Frank, Taramoa .. .. 81 101 Rouse, G. YV., Otapiri (rural delivery), 691 800 Winton Rowe, C. E., Mataura .. .. .. 83 336 Rowe, C. H. (rural delivery), Wendon .. 580 650 Roy, Robert, Balfour .. .. .. 615 551 Roy, Robert, Balfour .. .. .. — 860 Royds, J. E„ Five Rivers .. .. 2,939 3,990 Ruddenklau, C. Thomas, Fortrose 3,644 3,801 Rule, J. H., Mataura Island .. .. 114 162 Rumler, E. A. (rural delivery), Glencoe .. 556 700 Rumler, Frederick T., Brown's .. .. 900 1,310 Rumler, H. V., Otapiri (rural delivery), 469 359 Winton Russell, J. G., Lome .. .. .. 200 174 Russell, Robert, Waikiwi .. .. 146 1,084 Ryan, James, South Hillend Road, Winton 719 790 Sadlier, J. S., Woodlands .. .. — 200 Sadlier, W., Woodlands.. .. .. 640 741 Sanderson, J., Hedgehope .. .. 304 | 317 Sanson, E. D., Freshford .. .. 123 j 735 Sarginson, J. H., Lumsden .. .. 313 J 308 Sarginson, Jonathan, Lumsden .. .. 276 Nil Saunders, Charles, Longbush .. .. 366 507 Saunders, F. J., Otahuti (rural delivery), 447 115 Winton Scarlet, A. L. (rural delivery), Te Tipua .. 74 93 Scarlet, Mrs. E. (rural delivery), Otamita .. 143 202 Scobie, John A., Dipton .. .. 286 356 Scott, A. (rural box), Pukerau .. .. 415 465 Seott Bros., Glenham .. .. .. 60 90 Scott, D. (Estate of), Wallacetown .. 35 Nil Scott, E. A., Wright's Bush .. .. 506 373 Scott, George, Pukerau .. .. 613 632 Scott, James, Drumoak, Wyndham .. 912 1,157 Scott, James, (Estate of), Titiroa .. 301 275 Scott, John, Otapiri (rural delivery), Winton 206 320 Scott, John G., Ferndale .. .. 414 j 764 Scott, M., Woodlands .. .. .. — ' 120 Scott, William L. (Hokonui Property), Box 520 731 28, Mataura Scott, W., Redan, Wyndham .. .. 5 63 Scully, P. P., Dacre ■ .. .. .. 430 587

I I No. of Sheep on | April 30, April 3D [ 1927. 1928. Southland Codnty —continued. Scully, William, Pukcrau .. .. 645 9U Scully, William F., Dacre .. .. 652 1,127 Seator, Andrew, Otapiri (rural delivery), 60 82 Winton Seator, G., Lochiel .. .. .. 48 Nil Selbie, R. W., Five Rivers .. .. 2,733 3,151 Senior, Joseph R., Lumsden .. .. 603 788 Shallard, F. W., Waipounamu (rural delivery), 1,062 954 Gore Shand, Alexander (Estate of), Otapiri (rural 236 335 delivery), Winton Shankland, A., Tokanui .. .. 322 280 Shanks, D. L., East Chatton (Rural Box 5), 487 700 Gore Sliaw, Donald, Tussock Creek .. .. 255 282 Shaw, J. S., and Sons, Mandeville .. 4,500 4,650 Shaw, J. W., and Son (private bag), Gore .. 570 852 Shaw, S., Wvndham .. .. .. 345 359 Shaw, W., Glencoe (rural delivery), Inver- 940 830 cargill Sheat, A. H., Morton Mains .. .. 404 358 Sheat, E. G., Morton Mains .. .. 200 401 Sheddan, John, Waikaia .. .. 909 340 Sheddan, Robert, Waikaka Valley .. 82 150 Sheed, A. G., Mandeville .. .. 519 608 Sheed, J. A., Pyramid .. .. .. 382 502 Sheed, W. J., Mandeville .. .. 375 366 Shepherd, W., Boundary Road, Tisbury .. 19 20 Shield, John, Tokanui .. .. .. 408 447 Shirley Bros., Fortrose .. .. .. 38 30 Shuttieworth, J., Benmore .. .. 1,422 Nil Shuttleworth, J., Benmore (private bag), 308 Nil Invereargill Shuttleworth, J. W., Lumsden .. .. 926 1,074 Shuttleworth, R. H. and J., Benmore (rural 1,186 1,678 delivery), Dipton, Invereargill Sim, Ronald, Otahuti (rural delivery), Winton 1,420 1,501 Sim, R., Springhills .. .. .. — 261 Simons, John, Lochiel .. .. .. 132 152 Simons, R., Winton .. .. .. 81 89 Simpson, A., Mataura Island .. .. 62 92 Simpson, Mrs. Isabella, Wyndham .. 157 216 Simpson, R. Thomas, Waikaka .. .. 890 1,121 Simpson, W. T., Riversdale .. .. •— 382 Sims, J., Otapiri (rural delivery), Winton .. 528 614 Sinclair, D., Knowsley Park, Mataura .. 438 523 Sinclair, F. S., Dipton .. .. .. 194 194 Sinclair, J. A., Ferndale (rural delivery), Gore 1,768 1,386 Sinclair, J. A., Box 15 (rural delivery), — 46 Mabel Bush Sinclair, J. E., Kennington .. .. 80 Nil Sinclair, John F., Box 15 (rural delivery), 40 Nil Mabel Bush Sinclair, Mrs. E. C., and Son, Dipton .. 634 875 Sinclair, W. T., Dipton .. .. .. 239 276 Sizemore, J. E. (Trustees of), Pukerau .. 99 64 Skinner, T., Redan, Wyndham .. .. 639 764 Slee, F. J., Fortrose .. .. .. — 253 Sloan, James, Mataura Island .. .. 263 193 Slocombe, R. H., Kaweku .. .. 687 683 Slo'combe, T. A., Balfour .. .. 55 168 Smaill, John, Toa .. .. .. 55 221 Small, A., Lumsden .. .. .. 938 1,120 Small, Thomas, Lumsden .. .. 130 200 Smellie, David, Ryal Bush .. .. 256 318 Smith, A., Waimahaka .. .. .. — 355 Smith, Edward, Terrace View, Edendale .. 46 39 Smith, G. and F., Gore .. .. .. 2,146 2,784 Smith, Hugh, McNab .. .. .. 323 341 Smith, H., Dunearn (rural delivery), Winton — 1,840 Smith, James, Wendon Valley .. .. 968 1,222 Smith, J. D., Wendon .. .. .. 1,770 1,736 Smith, J. L., Box 41, Dipton .. .. 55 70 Smith, John, Wyndham .. .. 283 385 Smith, John S., McNab .. .. 465 959 Smith, M., Forty Trees, Winton .. .. — 408 Smith, M. E. L., Dipton .. .. 939 969 Smith, R., Waimahaka .. .. .. 24 11 Smith, R. D., McNab .. .. .. 1,005 1,172 Smith, R. S., Lowther .. .. .. —• 196 Smith, R. A., Pine Bush .. .. — 1,349 Smith, Thomas S., Forty Trees, Winton .. 2,623 2,548 Smith, W. H., Lochiel .. .. .. 205 238 Smith, W. M., Meadowmarsh, Winton .. 1,520 Nil Smyth and Wilson, Gore .. .. 796 942 Smyth, Thomas, Gore .. .. .. 169 231 Snow, J. H., Dipton .. .. .. 115 162

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Southland County—continued. Somerville Bros., Pine Bush .. .. 125 243 Somerville, G. B., Pine Bush ... .. 119 216 Somerville, G. E., Pine Bush .. .. 114 202 Soper, David, Athol .. .. .. 255 257 Soper, G. A., Athol .. .. .. 271 457 Soper, W. J., (rural delivery), Garston .. 334 329 Souter, James, Otahuti, Winton .. .. 436 515 South, J., Woodlands .. .. .. ■—- 1,694 South, William H., Hedgehope .. .. 823 691 Southland Frozen Meat Company (private 2,258 2,805 bag), Makarewa Junction, Invercargill Southland Frozen Meat Company, Mataura 433 444 Sparke, R. H., Slope Point .. .. 315- 351 Speden, Thomas, Pukerau .. .. 238 314 Spence Bros., Freshford . .. 582 783 Spencer, George, Brydone .. .. 1,026 1,133 Spencer, John, Kaiwera, Pukerau .. 715 682 Spittle, R., Waikoikoi .. .. .. — 397 Spriggs, W., Tussock Creek .. .. 566 634 Squires, A. W., Kamahi .. .. 640 13 Squires, H. W., Brydone .. .. 745 756 Staite, George, Lumsden .. .. — 294 Staite, Gilbert, Lumsden .. .. 329 Nil Stanley, J., Drummond.. .. .. —• 72 Stanton, James, Wendon .. .. 532 612 Staples, R., Balfour .. .. .. 22 300 Staunton, J. (rural delivery), Underwood .. 306 75 Staunton, Joseph G., West Plains .. — 226 Staunton, P., West Plains .. .. 365 202 Stephens, John, Fortrose .. .. 28 23 Steven, G. J„ Knapdale .. .. 117 140 Stevens, A., Roslyn Bush .. .. — 50 Stevens, E. W., Balfour .. .. 1,256 2,502 Stevens, H. C. (private bag), Invercargill .. 573 912 Stevenson, G., Dacre .. .. .. 544 673 Stevenson, J. (rural delivery), Gore .. 624 629 Stevenson, James, Willowbank (rural de- 670 800 livery), Wendon Stevenson, J. J., Freshford .. .. 13 Nil Stevenson, William, Aronui (rural delivery), 410 521 Gore Stewart, A., Wendon .. .. .. 223 244 Stewart, A. E., Otapiri (rural delivery), — 772 Winton Stewart, Archibald, Balfour .. .. 1,116 1,605 Stewart Bros., Myross Bush .. .. 461 368 Stewart, C. T., Parawa .. .. .. 3,140 3,190 Stewart, D. D., Dipton .. .. .. 670 660 Stewart, Duncan (Wendon Mail Delivery), 1,626 1,574 Gore Stewart, George, Gorge Road .. .. 204 333 Stewart, John, (Estate of), Otapiri (rural 539 Nil delivery), Winton Stewart, John, Pyramid.. .. .. 514 736 Stewart, Mrs. Christina, Blinkbonnie, Dipton 606 601 Stewart, Mrs. Jane (Executors of), Gore 667 934 (per John Stewart, Washpool, Gore) Stewart, R. J., Balfour .. .. 1,128 1,127 Stewart, T. B., Glencoe, (rural delivery), In- 642 717 vercargill P.O. Stewart, T. G., Otapiri (rural delivery), — 673 Winton Stirling, A., Wyndham .. .. .. 954 1,007 Stirling, Henry, Fortrose .. .. 145 199 Stirling, John A., Waimahaka .. .. 459 443 Stirling, William, Waimahaka .. .. 388 389 Story, Mrs. A. M., Venlaw, Wyndham .. 4,734 4,797 Storey, G., Ryal Bush .. .. .. — 56 Stout, Sir Robert (e/o Manager), Waikawa 136 490 Strachan, J. W., Riversdale .. .. 334 374 Straohan, James, Winton .. .. 143 78 Stranaghan, J., Waianiwa .. .. 49 54 Stuart, A. J. (rural delivery), Mabel Bush .. 610 557 Stuart, George, Brydone .. .. 122 141 Stuart, J., Mayfield, Edendale .. .. 710 916 Stuart, J. G. and G., Brydone . . .. 211 199 Stuart, Robert, (rural delivery), Otapiri .. 418 427 Stuart, William, Otapiri (rural delivery), 424 503 Winton Styles, A., Waikaka .. .. .. 563 765 Styles, C., Waikaka .. .. .. 957 1,479 Styles, George, Wendon Valley .. .. 891 Nil Styles, G., and Son, Wendon Valley, Waikaka — 1,600 Styles, John William, Wendon Valley .. 406 Nil

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Southland County—continued. Summers, M., Mokotua (o/o Morton Road, 1,290 913 Invercargill) Sutton, C. A., Waikaia .. .. .. 2,506 2,515 Sutton, George S., Hedgehope .. .. 385 426 Sutton, 0., Otapiri (rural delivery), Winton 940 934 Sutton, W., Waianiwa .. .. .. 1,135 614 Swale, Ralph S., (Estate of), per M. J. Swale, 63 199 Limehills Swale, R. and J., Pakeo (rural delivery), 1,144 1,034 South Hillend Swale, W. and B., Limehills .. .. 241 412 Symons, Samuel, Menzies Ferry .. .. 256 326 Tall, Albert, Kapuka .. .. .. [ 249 206 Tamblyn, A. S., and Tuach, K. D., Gore .. —• 287 Tanner, G.W., Otapiri (rural delivery),Winton 341 344 Tanner, J. T., Brown's .. .. 174 169 Tannock, W. W., Kapnka .. .. 173 266 Tayles, Arthur, Waipounamu (rural de- 294 258 livery), Gore Tayles, F., Waipounamu .. .. 607 1,085 Tayles, H., Waipounamu .. .. 687 667 Tayles, H. C., Riversdale .. .. 523 650 Tayles, Mrs. Raehael, Waipounamu .. 187 146 Taylor, F. B., West Plains .. .. 70 52 Taylor, F. D., Lumsden .. .. 1,211 1,020 Taylor, J., Menzies Ferry .. .. 315 Nil Taylor, J. W., Mabel Bush .. .. 62 71 Taylor, James A., Otapiri (rural delivery), 1,197 1,298 Winton Taylor, James B., Lome .. .. 825 640 Taylor, James R. M., Brydone .. .. 107 87 Taylor, John, Mataura .. .. .. 72 151 Taylor, John B. (No. 2 Rural Delivery), 728 682 Wyndham Taylor. R. A., Brydone .. .. 375 Nil Telfer, A. W., Mataura Island .. .. — 81 Telfer, D., McNab, Gore .. .. 212 293 Telfer, Thomas, jun., Brydone .. .. 787 969 Templeton, C., Fortification .. .. 430 303 Terry, William, Gore .. .. .. 735 687 The Public Trustee, Public Trust Office, 559 Nil Invercargill Thomas, A., Toa .. .. .. — 79 Thomas, T. T., Tokanui .. .. 49 102 Thompson, A., Wyndham .. .. 134 235 Thompson, D., Waianiwa .. .. 57 62 Thompson, J. T., Waikaia .. .. 466 515 Thompson, R., Wendonside .. .. 255 287 Thomsen, C. A., Gore .. .. .. 80 Nil Thomson, A. K., Brown's .. .. 414 528 Thomson, 0., Five Rivers .. .. 838 734 Thomson, J. H., Otahuti (rural delivery), 723 673 Winton Thomson, James R., Caroline .. .. 2,772 3,139 Thomson, M. S., Lochiel .. .. — 105 Thomson, Peter, Otahuti (rural delivery), 502 534 Winton Thomson, Thomas, Meadowlea, Winton .. 579 695 Thomson, W. G. R., Tokanui .. .. 30 42 Thomson, W. H., Winton .. .. 779 760 Thomson, William G., Otahuti (rural de- 794 802 livery), Winton Thwaites, J., Bridge End, Otara .. .. 28 31 Tillard, R., Slope Point.. .. .. 204 179 Todd, W. S., Auctioneer, Invercargill .. — 25 Tolmie, A., Otapiri .. .. .. 49 54 Tomlinson, F., Myross Bush .. .. 163 156 Tomlinson, James S., Makarewa .. .. 216 131 Tomlinson, John, Ryal Bush .. .. 487. 304 Toogood, J. R. (rural delivery), Winton .. 1,444 1,529 Toole, J., Waianiwa .. .. .. — 68 Torbet, John, Winton .. .. .. 283 209 Torbet, John, jun., Winton .. .. 245 76 Townley, A. J., Brydone .. .. 199 187 Townley, D., Wyndham .. .. 487 832 Townley, M., Wyndham .. .. 262 167 Townsend, J. R., Gore .. .. .. 800 900 Trapski, Frederick F., Pukerau .. .. 1,432 1,704 Trapski, J., Waimumu (rural delivery), Gore 367 550 Tregonning, E. J., Dipton .. .. 102 87 Tremaine, F., ICaweku, Waipounamu (rural 200 235 delivery), Gore Tresidder, John James, Gore .. .. 506 494 Trewin, E., Haldane .. .. .. 400 393

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30. 1927. 1928. Southland County—continued. Tripp, C., Nithdale, Otaraia .. .. 2,403 2,550 Trotter, John D., Woodlands .. .. 414 473 Tuaeh, John, Heathfield, Croydon Bush 780 698 (c/o Post-office, Gore) Turnbull, C. M., Waimumu, Gore .. 258 346 Turnbull, H. A., Gore .. .. • • 183 213 Turnbull, John (Executors of), Balmoral, 9,176 3,566 Waikaka Turnbull, John (Executors of), Pinehill, 845 935 Waikaka Turner, James H., Cotswold, Tokanui .. 503 676 Turner, J. and R., Waipounamu (rural de- 289 893 livery), Gore Turner, W. F., Ocean View, Fortrose .. 690 710 Tyther, A., Wendon .. .. 845 1,149 Udy Bros., Wyndham .. .. .. 3,101 3,272 Udy, Mrs. I., Wyndham .. .. 90 82 Urquhart, F., Tokanui .. .. .. 59 82 Usherwood, Mrs. S. C., Balfour .. .. 974 2,123 Valentine, A. G., McNab .. .. — 360 Valli, E. M., Waimahaka .. .. 50 73 Varcoe, A., Lintley, Lumsden .. .. 539 606 Varcoe, T., Lumsden .. .. .. 337 486 Varcoe, William, Lintley, Lumsden .. 171 200 Verity, V. A. (rural delivery), Glencoe .. 204 110 Voice, E. C., McNab .. .. .. — 300 Voice, H. H., Niagara .. .. .. 304 231 Voight, Martin, Pukerau .. .. 330 309 Waddell, William, (Estate of), Waikaka 656 832 Valley Wadworth, George, Otapiri (rural delivery), 1,324 1,565 Winton Wadworth Bros., Otapiri .. .. 8,010 8,125 Wallace, A. G., Brydone .. .. — 59 Walker Bros., Wendon (rural delivery), Gore 776 1,044 Walker Bros., Woodlands .. .. 431 65 Walker, Frank, Waipounamu (rural delivery), 853 650 Gore Walker, Lewis, and Son, Lumsden .. 541 590 Walker, Mrs. M. E., Otama, (rural delivery), 397 387 Gore Walker, S., Fortrose .. .. •. 565 490 Walker, T., Loehiel .. .. .. 270 296 Ward, A. E., Limehills .. .. .. 208 Nil Warden, Charles A., Grove Bush.. .. 461 348 Warnock, David (private bag), Invercargill 772 625 Warren, J. C., Campbell Island (c/o Wright, — 2,800 Stephenson, and Co., Ltd.), Dunedin Waters, D., jun., Mataura .. .. 41 Nil Watson, D., Brown's .. .. .. 66 63 Watson, A. R., Dipton .. .. .. 306 261 Watson, E. L., and Co. (rural delivery), 1,364 1,430 Heddon Bush, Winton Watt Bros., Waipounamu .. .. 1,392 1,384 Wayte, Alline, Otamita .. .. 697 733 Weir, W. J., Slope Point . . .. 387 454 Weller, Edward, Wendon (rural delivery), 723 1,829 Gore Welsh, John, Kapuka .. .. ■. 256 377 Wescombe, A. L., Wendon Valley .. 704 646 West, Alfred J., Balfour .. .. 620 584 West Bros., Balfour .. .. .. 1,064 1,080 West, H., Balfour .. .. .. 760 1,018 Wetherburn, William, Mataura .. .. 1,377 1,203 Wharton, John, Winton, Otapiri .. . . 128 125 Whelan, H., Longridge .. .. .. 536 579 White, M., Fortrose .. .. .. 98 111 White, P. S., Ferndale (rural delivery), Gore 593 1,228 White, R., Otapiri (rural delivery), Winton 386 443 White, R., Edendale .. .. .. 62 90 White, Robert (rural delivery), Gore .. 2,740 4,107 White, T. B., (Estate of), Glenham .. 69 52 White, William, Wendon .. .. 2,670 2,871 Whitelaw, Donald, Quarry Hills .. .. 443 421 Whiteley and Gibson, Knapdale .. .. 661 759 Whittingham, George, Gore .. .. 543 Nil Whyte, 1'. A., Te Tipua .. .. 912 1,127 Whyte, W. B. (rural delivery), Gore .. 1,762 1,765 Wieks, Reuben, Riversdale .. .. 470 390 Wilcox, Edwin, Kennington .. .. 376 634 Wild, Thomas A., Tokanui .. .. 194 276 Wilks, Samuel, Tokanui .. .. 71 83 Williams, J., Mataura .. .. •. 100 57 Williams, Morgan, Wendonside .. .. 796 845

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Southland County—continued. Williams, P., Gore .. .. .. — 686 Williams, R. W., Bluff .. .. .. 1,645 1,528 Wilson, A., Kauana .. .. .. 35 23 Wilson, Charles, (rural delivery), Glencoe 811 802 Wilson, C. H., Lome .. .. .. — 71 Wilson, I)., Waikaia .. .. .. 13 265 Wilson, G. Glencoe (rural delivery), Inver- 65 37 oargill Wilson, G. D., Knapdale .. .. 227 366 Wilson, H. R., Limehills .. .. 340 572 Wilson, Henry, Gore .. .. .. 153 175 Wilson, James, Balfour.. .. .. 213 218 Wilson, James, Ryal Bush .. .. 552 585 Wilson, John, Hokonui (rural delivery), 547 447 Winton Wilson, John, Waianiwa .. .. 134 97 Wilson, John A. (rural delivery), Gore .. 200 200 Wilson, Mrs. Annie L., Balfour .. .. 208 218 Wilson, J., jun., Hokonui .. .. — 312 Wilson, R., Pukerau .. .. .. 255 166 Wilson, T. and M. A., South Hillend .. 580 Nil Wilson, T., jun., South Hillend .. .. 510 690 Wilson, Thomas, Dipton .. .. 180 196 Wilson, T. K„ Ryal Bush .. .. 113 130 Wilson, William, Ryal Bush .. .. 425 405 Windle, John, Riversdale .. .. 337 527 Windle, M., Riversdale .. .. .. 1,060 1,012 Winsloe, J. G. E., Waikaka .. .. 915 813 Winter, J., Menzies Ferry .. .. 103 62 Wishart, David, Rval Bush .. .. 153 153 Wood, F., Putangahau .. .. .. 112 141 Woods, J., Wyndham .. .. .. 1,613 1,755 Woods, John J., Oreti, Winton .. .. 806 1,237 Woods, P. J. (rural delivery), Winton .. — 1,071 Woods, Samuel G., Oreti Plains .. .. 3,050 2,845 Woods, W. G. and E. K., Oreti (rural deliv- 2,040 2,001 ery), Winton Woods, W. R., South Hillend .. .. 624 690 Wraytt, G. A., Balfour .. .. .. 1,920 1,672 Wright and Co., Argyle Station, Waikaia .. 13,077 13,003 Wright, H., Mataura .. .. .. 174 104 Wright, H. J. (rural delivery), Otama .. 1,459 1,644 Wright, Stephenson, and Co., Ltd., Edendale •— 874 Wright, J. H., Gore .. .. .. 441 431 Wright, James, Glenham .. .. 256 361 Wright, W. T., Mataura .. .. 1,400 1,966 Wyber Bros., Butchers, Wyndham .. -—• 50 Wybrow, James, jun., Haldane .. .. 120 170 Wybrow, J. G., Tokanui .. .. 6 Nil Wylie, J. J., Pukerau .. .. .. 2,759 2,638 Wylie, W. A., Seaward Downs .. .. 540 761 Yorke, Mrs. L., Niagara .. .. 276 313 Yorston, R., Pukerau .. .. .. 92 102 Young, Alexander, Waipounamu (rural de- 422 673 livery), Gore Young, Donald, Hedgehope .. .. 556 708 Young, James, Pukerau .. .. 1,177 1,024 Young, James, Waianiwa .. .. 382 4-76 Young, R., Wyndham .. .. .. 125 107 Young, R. S. (rural delivery), Wright's Bush 479 668 Young, W. B., Pukerau .. .. 104 109 Young, W. J., Wendon Valley .. .. 665 954 Young, William (rural delivery), Glencoe .. 618 811 Young, William, Otahuti (rural delivery), 546 597 Winton Zwies, Adolf, Lumsden .. .. .. 408 716 Zwies, Frank, Lumsden.. .. 1,330 1,009 Zwies, L., Brown's .. .. .. 530 437 Zwies, Otto, Brown's .. .. .. 300 371 Zwies, William, Brown's .. .. 354 375 13302671491583 WALLACE COUNTY (In Southland Subdivision). Adamson, A. L., Te Tua .. .. 222 240 Affleck, C. W. (private bag), Otautau .. 2,060 2,060 Affleck, Robert, Otautau .. .. 605 656 Agnew, W., Fairfax .. .. .. — 133 Alderson, Joseph, Te Waewae .. .. 324 490 Allen, S. R., Castlerock, Lumsden .. ■— 20 Allen, T. W. and K., Holmdale, Lumsden.. i 1,293 912 Allison, Arthur, Bayswater (rural delivery), I 828 945 Otautau I

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Is' a. of Sheep on April 30, April 30 1927. 1928. Wallace County—continued. Allison, Arthur, jun., Drummond .. 435 603 Allison, James, Bayswater, Otautau .. — 389 Allison, James, and Son, Gummie's Bush .. 361 335 Anderson, A. D., Thornbury .. .. 1,486 1,467 Anderson, Alex., Waimatuku .. .. j 61 89 Anderson, J., Waipango .. .. j 240 Nil Anderson, J., Wild Bush .. .. j — 383 Anderson, James S., Waimatuku.. .. j 1,129 1,212 Anderson, W., Waipango . .. .. | — 193 Andrews, Mrs. C., Heddon Bush .. .. 192 260 Armstrong, Thomas, Orepuki .. .. 70 100 Armstrong, W. R., Waipango .. .. I 520 390 Arthur, William, Box 16, Tuatapere .. | 156 195 Auld, R. C., Scott's Gap .. .. | 687 800 Ayson, W. R., Otautau .. .. 88 97 Ayton, J. A. (rural delivery), Otautau . . , 292 427 Ay ton, W., Aparima .. .. . . 1,039 1,026 Baird, A., Oreti .. .. .. 241 244 Baker, J. I)., Box 29, Tuatapere.. .. 70 Nil Ballagh, A., Wairio .. .. .. 1,130 1,064 Ballantyne, A., Feldwick, Orawia .. 210 214 Barnhill, T. L. (Trustees of), Castle Rook, 6,506 6,895 Lumsden Barrett, Paul, Gummie's Bush .. .. ! 768 784 Barwell, E. W., Otautau .. ... 237 318 Batohelor, A. and F., Isla Bank .. .. 501 610 Battersby, T. P., Orawia .. .. 307 554 Bayne, William Y., Birehwood (rural de- I 867 787 livery), Ohai Beck Bros., Wairio .. .. .. 392 466 Beck, James, Waicola Homestead (rural 1,387 1,651 delivery), Otautau Beck, Joseph, jun., Wairio .. .. j 533 596 Beck, Joseph T. (Rural Box 42), Otautau j 1,598 1,908 Beer, Mrs. H. J., Mossburn .. .. ! 478 720 Beer, John, Te Anau .. .. .. j 50 Nil Begg, P. and M., Otautau .. .. 724 848 Begley, James J., Clifden .. .. 1,846 2,009 Begley, R. A., Clifden .. .. . . j 561 850 Bell, William, Gladfield, Otautau . . i 328 366 Bennett, James John, P.O. Box 8, Tuatapere i 52 77 Bennett, R., Orepuki .. .. .. 66 62 Bickley Bros., Thornbury .. .. 131 156 Biekley, J. W., Waimatuku .. .. 939 787 Birch, John, Woodlands (private bag), j 110 146 Otautau Birtles, J. B., Birehwood .. .. 2,290 2,175 Birtles, J. L., Tiromaunga, Nightcaps .. 2,331 2,299 Bissett, R. H., Opio, Nightcaps .. .. 2,205 2,417 Black, George, Orawia.. .. .. 283 530 Blackmore, R., Riverton .. .. 88 20 Blackmore, S. H., Riverton .. .. — 91 Blackmore, T. D., Longwood .. .. 289 448 Blanch, J. E., Wairio, Nightcaps .. 437 663 Blatch, H. F., Linwood Station, Lumsden 9,767 9,832 Blondell, George (rural box), Blackmount, 180 207 via Otautau Booth, D. H. S. (rural delivery), Otautau.. 278 387 Boyle, F., Nightcaps .. .. .. 110 115 Boyle, J., Dunearn .. .. .. 2,029 1,220 Boyle, James P., Dunearn .. .. 208 148 Boyle, Patrick, Heddon Bush .. .. 426 679 Boyle, W. and F., Dunearn, Winton .. 256 93 Bradley, E. A., Orawia .. .. .. 76 30 Bradley, J. W. (private bag), Tuatapere .. 5 200 Bradley, R. W. R., Mangapiri .. .. 718 720 Bradley, William (Estate of), Belmont, 1,236 1,220 Mangapiri Brick, Daniel P., Orawia .. .. 1,014 830 Brighton, Gavin, Nightcaps .. .. 337 297 Brodie, McG., Clifden .. .. .. 428 501 Brown, A., Orawia .. .. .. 458 661 Brown C., Waimatuku .. .. .. 181 149 Brown, D. and J. M., Drummond .. 780 Nil Brown, G., Ermedale, Fairfax .. .. 529 550 Brown, H., Box 54, Orepuki .. .. 58 Nil Brown, J. F., Orepuki .. .. .. 58 82 Brown, R. J., Pukemaori .. .. 299 645 Brown, R. S., Dunearn, Winton .. .. 827 866 Brown, W. E., Box 54, Orepuki .. .. — 61 Brown, W. S., Fairfax .. .. .. 912 1,016 Brown, William, Thornbury .. .. 136 380 Brownridge, C., Waihoaka .. .. 408 545 Brownridge, C. G., Waihoaka .. .. 205 253 Brownridge, James, Fairfax .. .. 40 73

No. of Sheep od April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Wallace County—continued. Brnnton, Mrs. George, Fairfax .. .. 201 368 Buchanan, J. M., Waimatuku .. .. 30 56 Buckingham, T. A., Drummond .. .. 652 Nil Buick, W., Otautau .. .. .. 680 713 Bulman, A., Fairfax .. .. .. — 15 Burnett, George A., Otautau .. .. 923 988 Burnett, L. and L., Dunearn, Winton .. 222 492 Cairns Bros., Heddon Bush .. .. 488 570 Cairns, D. (rural delivery), Heddon Bush .. 327 497 Cairns, John, Dunearn, Winton .. .. 455 445 Cairns, Mrs. J., Heddon Bush .. .. 640 640 Calder, Mrs. S. E., Limehills (Dipton 751 1,018 Property) Carmichael, George, Thornbury .. .. 710 1,042 Carr, Charles, Pukemaori .. .. 776 1,066 Carran, E. A., Waipango .. .. — 97 Casey, Mrs. B. J., Nightcaps .. .. 80 74 Catto, John, Heddon Bush .. .. 409 339 Cavanagh, M., Tuatapere .. .. 220 185 Cavanagh, William, Maori Hill, Pukemaori 615 612 Chamberlain, J., Orawia .. .. 207 348 Chamberlain, P., Orawia .. .. 436 327 Chamberlain; R., Orawia .. .. 459 408 Chartres Bros., Mossburn .. .. 1,090 1,273 Chartres, William, jun., Mossburn .. 3,150 3,536 Chilton, E. (Estate of), Otautau .. .. 857 Nil Chilton, F. C., Drummond .. .. 437 854 Christie, Frank, Mossburn .. .. 1,350 920 Christie, W., Thornbury .. .. 56 159 Church, C. J., Ohai .. .. — 327 Church, Thomas, Ohai .. ... .. 300 Nil Clark, Charles, Dunearn (rural delivery), 2,723 2,785 Winton Clark, H. H., Dunearn (rural delivery), Winton 599 611 Clark, H. R., Gummie's Bush .. .. 1,233 935 Clearwater, George S. W., Box 38, Lumsden 557 751 Clearwater, R., Lumsden .. .. 469 317 . Clearwater, William G„ Box 38, Lumsden.. 531 439 Clothier, H. E., Otautau .. .. 194 193 Cochrane, A. C. (Estate of), Heddon Bush.. 779 872 Cochrane, Thomas, Clifden .. .. 2,980 3,185 Cockburn, John, and Sons, Mararoa Station, 8,000 8,100 Lumsden Cody, Lawrence, Heddon Bush, Southland 1,142 896 Collie, F. J., Otautau .. .. .. 490 421 Collie, Mrs. S. J., Wairio .. .. 794 Nil Collie, S. J., Wairio .. .. .. — 1,132 Conaghan, H., Matuku .. .. .. 1,277 1,236 Conley, George, Dipton .. .. 162 Nil Connor, Daniel, Waimatuku .. .. 406 468 Cook, D., Fairfax .. .. .. — 322 Coombes, C., Limehills, Aparima, Wallace .. 1,540 1,608 Coombes, G. T., Fairfax .. .. 412 380 Cooper, Francis, Pukemaori .. .. 284 Nil Cormack, James, Gummie's Bush, Riverton 130 238 Cosgriff, Edmond, Lilburn, Clifden .. 552 538 Coster, Ernest, Otautau .. .. — 2 Coughlan, J. H., Tuatapere .. .. 51 Nil Cournane, Mrs. J. C., Opio, Nightcaps .. — 601 Cournane, Mrs. M., Matuku .. .. 518 642 Cournane, Thomas (Executors of), Opio .. 660 Nil Cowan, R. M., Otautau .. .. .. 99 102 Cowan, R. G., Otautau .. .. — 24 Cowan, T., Pahia .. .. .. 357 152 Cowie, Alexander W. (rural delivery), 491 705 Heddon Bush Crack, C. H., Waimatuku .. .. — 214 Craig, John G., Clifden .. .. .. 979 881 Crampton, J. J., Nightcaps .. .. 1,218 1,348 Crawford Bros., Fairfax .. .. — 630 Creamer, Charles, Otautau .. .. 88 Nil Creegan, P. and J., Wrey's Bush.. .. 160 374 Crow, D., Clifden .. .. .. 167 204 Gumming, W., Box 17, Lumsden .. 298 305 Cumming, William, Box 57, Lumsden .. 268 275 Cunningham Bros., Pahia .. .. 340 221 Currie Bros., Mossburn .. .. .. — 1,190 Curtin, John and Patrick, Wrey's Bush .. 346 408 Curtin, John (Pleasant View Property), 356 304 Wrey's Bush Cuthbert, Henry, Sunnyside, Otautau .. 3,240 3,157 Dahlenburg, B. M. (private bag), Invercargill 1,110 1,218 Dahlenburg, P. G., Waikouro (rural delivery), 1,144 1,420 Otautau Davis, Edward, Orawia .. .. J 303 374

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Wallace County—continued. Davis, George (Estate of), Eastern Bush .. 916 1,247 Dawson, J. E., Colao .. .. .. 14 Nil Dawson, L., Mossburn .. .. .. 900 1,310 Deacon, James, Isla Bank .. .. 242 159 Devery, J. T., Merrivale .. .. 590 776 Devery, Thomas, Orawia .. .. 503 541 Diack, Alexander (Waiau Property), Tuata- 425 598 pere Diaok, William, Tuatapere .. .. 991 1,242 Dick, J. W., Waipango .. .. 71 170 Dickson, Benjamin, Aparima .. .. 1.63 255 Dickson, E. J. and J. (rural delivery), 529 530 Aparima Dickson, F. T., Aparima (rural delivery), 147 241 Otautau Dickson, J., and Son, Scott's Gap .. 814- 874 Dickson, Robert, Otautau .. .. 549 584 Dillon, A. W., Pahia .. .. .. 33 61 Dodds, J. A., (rural delivery), Otautau .. 500 551 Donaldson, J. J., Tuatapere .. .. 44 Nil Douglas, John, Fairfax .. .. 403 398 Dowling, D., Otautau .. .. .. .82 44 Dudfield, J., Pahia .. .. .. 125 149 Duggan Bros., Wrev's Bush .. .. 353 477 Dune, W„ Clifden .. .. .. 505 520 Duthie, J., Riverton .. .. .. 197 Nil Dwyer, William James, Beaumont, Nightcaps 393 302 Dyer, F. J., Mossburn .. .. .. 4,517 4,300 Dyer, T. P., Mossburn .. .. .. 1,829 1,473 Edginton, Geo. B., Orawia .. .. 917 826 Edie Bros., Birchwood .. .. .. 3,801 3,834 Edie, T. W., Thornbury .. .. 1,900 1,600 Egan, M. P., Wrey's Bush .. .. — 93 Ellis, Peter, Wairio .. .. .. 178 182 Erskine Bros., Papatotara .. .. 2,242 2,021 Erskine, Mrs. B., Waihoaka .. .. 129 220 Erskine, W. J., Tuatapere .. .. S68 650 Evans, A. H., Aparima .. . . 152 511 * Evans, John, Scott's Gap . .. 620 638 Ewens, C. R., Fairfax .. .. .. — 85 Fahey, John, Wrey's Bush .. .. 435 447 Fallow, A. M., Thornbury .. .. 681 977 Fallow, John, Thornbury .. ■ . 700 621 Falska, J., Orepuki .. .. . 18 21 Felton, Richard A., Mossburn .. .. 152 158 Findlay, G., Mossburn .. .. .. 333 436 Findlay, John, Orawia .. .. .. 650 590 Finlay, A., Pukemaori .. .. .. 490 520 Finn, Jeremiah, Awatata, Nightcaps .. 378 464 Finn, W. P., Nightcaps .. .. 408 518 Fitzgerald, G., Orepuki .. .. 144 152 Fitzgerald, James, Pahia .. .. 290 300 Flack, A., Fairfax .. .. .. 1,779 1,061 Fleck, R., Riverton .. .. .. 306 172 Fleck, W., Riverton .. .. .. 875 298 Fleming, Alexander, Heddon Bush .. 425 421 Fletcher, A. R., Fairfax. .. .. — 26 Flett Bros., Scott's Gap (rural delivery), 860 1,026 Otautau Flowers, C. E., Pahia .. .. .. 42 50 Flynn, E. J., Post-office, Ohai .. .. 545 560 Flynn, J., Woodlaw, Otautau .. .. 1,005 420 Flynn, J. A. (c/o Jas. Beck), (rural delivery), 427 452 Otautau Flynn, Thomas, Bayswater (rural delivery), 256 213 Otautau Flynn, Timothy, Otautau .. .. 1,062 820 Ford, J. B. (Estate of), Heddon Bush .. 320 804 Ford, J. M., Te Waewae .. .. 198 146 Ford, Patrick, Te Tua .. .. .. 1,086 814 Forde, John P., Wairio .. .. 90 216 Forde, M., Heddon Bush .. .. — 218 Forde, M. J., Scott's Gap .. .. 9 Nil Forde, T. C., Heddon Bush .. .. 386 670 Forde, William, jun., Hill Head, Isla Bank 374 351 Foster Bros., Thornbury .. .. 365 219 Foster, G. R., Thornbury .. .. 239 469 Fowle, Samuel, Clifden .. .. .. 1,400 2,057 Fraser Bros., Beaunont Station, Ohai .. — 7,815 Fraser, J., Ermedale, Fairfax . . .. 134 128 Fraser, Lachlan, Waimatuku .. .. 153 203 Fraser, Mrs. Mary, South Hillend .. 61 49 Fraser, W., Otautau .. .. .. — 325 Frentz, R., Orepuki .. .. .. 894: 1,040 Frew, C. W., South Riverton .. .. 31 64

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Wallace County—continued. Frew, James William, Opio, Nightcaps .. 393 357 Frew, R. G., Te Waewae .. .. 110 Nil Froude, R., Pukemaori, via Tuatapere .. 192 183 Gallagher, Michael, Matuku .. .. 813 1,545 Garden, L., Pahia .. .. ■. 249 182 Gardiner, A. S., Clifden .. .. 1,020 • 950 Gardiner, R. O., Clifden .. .. 842 939 'Gardiner, R. C., Clifden .. .. — 1,421 Gardner Bros., Clifden .. .. .. 2,795 3,167 Garrett, H. R., Blackmount (rural delivery), — 540 Otautau Genge, T., Wairio .. .. .. 18 Nil Gerrard, A., and Sons, The Rock, Dipton 4,664 4,766 Gerrard, Mrs. A. A., Drummond .. .. 732 449 Gibb Bros., Waimatuku .. .. 306 455 Gibson, James, Scott's Gap .. .. 385 447 Gilkinson, J., Lumsden .. .. 2,294 Nil Gilkinson, L. S., Lumsden .. .. — 1,490 Gill, Thomas, Otautau .. .. .. 210 1,081 Glass, George and Mrs. Maria, Dunearn (rural 1,590 2,148 delivery), Winton Glendinning, Andrew, jun., Belmont, Manga- 1,024 970 piri Glenelg Estate (c/o G. P. Chewings), 4,271 4,022 Glenelg, Matuku, via Mossburn Glynn, Mesdames J. and N., Orawia .. 88 64 Glynn, Thomas, Eastern Bush .. .. 408 449 Goble, George, Dipton .. .. .. 264 Nil Goldthorpe, W. S., Te Tua .. .. 120 310 Goodger, Thomas and Mrs. Julia, Matuku.. 761 506 Gorrie, Hugh, Woodlands (private bag), 847 1,045 Otautau Gorrie, James, Pukemaori .. .. 527 374 Gould Bros., Otautau .. .. .. 208 264 Gow, Dr. P. (c/o C. McRae), Waikoaka .. 884 892 Graham Bros., Clifden .. .. .. 609 Nil Graham, J. P., Waipango .. .. — 128 1 Graham, James, Te Waewae .. .. — 129 Grant and Kennedy, Bayswater, Otautau .. 788 960 Gray, A. H. (Estate of), Pahia .. .. 47 52 Greenslade, Robert, Harakeke, Otautau .. 367 325 Greenslade, Robert, Waiau Road, Otautau 249 338 Greer, Achison (Estate of), Nightcaps .. 255 241 Griffin, John, Te Waewae .. .. 700 782 Guise, A. T., Fairfax .. .. .. — 745 Guise, H. G., Fairfax .. .. .. — 480 Guise, J. T., and Son, Fairfax .. .. 990 Nil Guise, N. A., Fairfax .. .. .. 624 816 Hagen, John, Orawia .. .. .. 280 Nil Hall, Andrew Hannah, Thornbury .. 2,192 2,060 Hall Bros., Aparima .. .. .. 181 Nil Hall, J. C. (rural delivery), Aparima .. — 154 Halloran, P., Wrey's Bush .. .. 132 181 Hamilton, D. A., Orawia .. .. 178 259 Hamilton, H., Orawia .. .. .. 317 397 Hamilton, J. A. and G. H., Thornbury .. 295 359 Hamilton, J. F., Oreti .. .. .. — 1,440 Hamilton, James, Oreti (rural delivery), 1,739 Nil Winton (Wallace Property) Hamilton, James A., Thornbury .. 494 707 Hamilton, P., Tuatapere .. .. 552 613 Hamilton, W., Winton (rural delivery), South 1,394 1,259 Hillend Hamlyn, C., Mossburn .. .. .. 26 42 Harrington, G., Otautau .. .. — 200 Harrington, M., Pahia .. .. .. 199 256 Harris, J. H. and Sons, Fairfax .. .. 308 513 Harris, Sidney T. R., Te Tua .. .. 53 237 Harrison, F., Tuatapere .. .. 7 Nil Harrison, W. C. (Executors of), Colac Bay 21 3 Harrison, W. F., Box 9, Tuatapere .. 99 85 Hart, Frederick, Roundhill .. .. 166 Nil Hawthorne, D., Wairio (rural delivery), — 377 Otautau Hawthorne, Mrs. M., Wairio (rural de- 282 Nil livery), Otautau Hay, Mrs. A. D., Fairfax .. .. 25 10 Haywood, Charles, Thornbury .. .. 467. 460 Haywood, W. T., Thornbury .. .. ■— 60 Hazlett, J. S., Centre Hill, Lumsden .. 6,035 6,110 Healy, E. P., Mossburn .. .. — 1,262 Healy, E. P., Mossburn.. .. .. 461 627 Healy, T. J. (Estate of), Mossburn .. 659 Nil Heenan, A. R., Matuku.. .. .. 314 326 1 Heenan, D. J., Awatata, Nightcaps .. 567 1,107

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30 1927. 1928. Wallace County—continued. Heenan, William, Matuku .. .. 1,473 1,435 Henderson, J., Tuatapere .. .. 215 214 Henderson, Mrs. S., Lumsden .. .. 217 Nil Herbison, R., Wrey's Bush .. .. — 285 Hill, Leonard, Clifden .. .. .. 102 710 Hill, Mrs. M., Clifden .. .. .. 391 Nil Hishon, R. (rural delivery), Otautau .. 885 1,003 Hoar, M., and Sons, Wairio .. .. 110 Nil Hoare, M., Wairio .. .. .. 109 Nil Hodgetts, J., Te Tua .. .. .. 8 Nil Hodgetts, W. 6., Longwood .. .. 49 37 Hogan, William, Wairio .. .. 306 324 Hogg, A. J., Waimatuku .. .. 260 367 Hogg, Mrs. C„ Orepuki .. .. 170 194 Hogg, H., Otautau .. .. .. — 114 Honywood, M. B., Lnmsden .. .. 1,280 1,052 Hopcroft, W. B., Guinmie's Bush .. 615 941 Horner Bros., Heddon Bush .. .. 1,230 1,280 Horner, G. G., Heddon Bush .. .. 710 700 Hornsey and Graham, Lumsden .. .. 393 479 Horrell, B. C., Te Tua .. .. .. 446 652 Horrell, George, Te Tua .. .. 349 351 Horrell, R. W., Te Waewae .. .. 524 500 Horrell, W. S., Te Tua .. .. .. 640 742 Howden, H. W., Tuatapere .. .. 174 229 Hubber, William L., Heddon Bush .. 510 517 Hudson, D., Tuatapere .. .. .. 152 123 Hunter, J. R., Dunearn (rural delivery), via 278 453 Winton Hyde, J. W. (Heddon Bush Property), Dun- 1,500 1,607 earn (rural delivery), Winton Hyslop, Robert, Pukemaori .. .. 260 295 James, George, Aparima .. .. 760 733 James, R. G. (rural delivery), Otautau .. 793 929 James, Richard S., Aparima (rural delivery), 413 435 Otautau James, Stephen, jun., Aparima .. .. 1,061 1,224 James, W. T., Otautau .. .. 254 320 Jenkins, D. D., Tuatapere .. .. 38 49 Johns, J. J., Nightcaps.. .. .. 252 349 Johnston, James G., Glenmoffat, Nightcaps 460 552 Johnston, J. Y., Heddon Bush (rural de- 376 404 livery), Winton Johnston, William, Drummond .. .. 43 48 Johnstone, A., Fairfax .. .. .. 118 149 Johnstone, H. W., Box 30, Tuatapere .. 71 90 Johnstone, J. A., Drummond .. .. 9 14 Johnstone, J. P., Isla Bank .. .. 228 242 Johnstone, S., Thornbury .. .. 68 102 Johnstone, W. J., Pukemaori .. .. 489 508 Jones, David, Drummond .. .. 33 142 Keen, A. B. (rural box), Otautau .. 322 368 Keen, C., Wairio .. .. .. 642 746 Keen, G. J., Aparima (rural delivery), Otau- 530 502 tau Keen, John and Mrs. Jane (rural delivery), 1,173 Nil Otautau Keen, John James, jun. (rural delivery), 1,316 1,735 Otautau Keen, N: and N., Aparima .. .. — 1,060 Kennedy, A., Eastern Bush .. .. 457 483 Kennedy, D., Otautau .. .. .. 504 562 Kennedy, Robert, Drummond .. .. 1,231 2,186 Kennedy, William, Otautau .. .. 870 2,067 Keown, Hugh S., Lumsden .. .. 513 525 Kidd, E., Opio, Nightcaps .. .. 474 335 Kidd, E. R., and Son, Opio, Nightcaps .. 1,274 1,431 Kincaid, S., Drummond .. .. 235 179 King, A., Orepuki .. .. .. 174 168 King, H. (Estate of), Pukemaori .. .. 391 263 King, James, Duke Street, Invereargill .. 760 734 King, John, Orawia .. .. .. 924 1,025 King, R., Clifden .. .. .. 280 443 Kingsland, John, Clifden .. .. 1,206 1,267 Kirk, E. J., Fairfax .. .. .. ■— 210 Kirkpatrick, J., Clif den, Tuatapere .. 2,370 2,234 Kirkpatrick, Mrs. Thomas, Wairio .. 887 678 Kirkwood, J. (rural delivery), South Hillend — 812 Knowler, C. E., Tuatapere .. .. 52 77 Knowler, H., Te Waewae .. .. 352 477 Knowler, R., Tuatapere .. .. 90 118 Knowler, William, Pahia .. .. 39 61 Kokay, S., Box 24, Tuatapere .. .. 123 | 249 Ladbrook, E. D., Pahia.. .. .. — 637 Laidlaw, R., Elmwood, The Key.. .. 1,255 j 1,400

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Wallace County—continued. Laughton, John, Drummond .. .. —- 420 Laurie, James M., Orawia .. .. 120 296 Lawson, Roberts, Tuatapere .. .. 280 233 Lay, C. W., Orawia .. .. .. 358 507 Legat, D. C., Gap Road, Winton.. .. — 400 Lemon, W., Tuatapere .. .. .. 80 108 Lindsay, A., Waimatuku .. .. 1,031 655 Lindsay, A. H. (rural nelivery), Otautau .. 684 706 Lindsay, A. J., Drummond .. .. — 507 Lindsay, A. W., Drummond .. .. 538 470 Lindsay, Gordon, Drummond .. .. 396 469 Lindsay, J. A., Drummond .. .. — 254 Lindsay, J. B., Drummond .. .. 703 577 Lindsay, John, Drummond .. .. 390 506 Lindsay, J. M., Otautau .. .. 644 625 Lindsay, P. R., Waimatuku .. .. 236 200 Lindsay, R. and D., Orawia .. .. 126 147 Lindsay, T. J., Drummond .. .. 705 719 Linscott, F. J., Thornbury .. .. 473 516 Linton, J. A., Orepuki .. .. .. 282 280 Lister, M. J., Castlerock, Lumsden .. 300 Nil Livesey, J. S., Gummie's Bush .. .. 100 100 Lloyd, J., Pukemaori .. .. .. —• 121 Logan, J., Burwood Station, The Key, 16,760 14,560 Lumsden Lotta, R., Waihoaka .. .. .. 100 214 Low, George, Bayswater, Otautau .. 628 809 Low, James, Meadowvalc, Otautau .. 51 54 Lynch Bros., Wrey's Bush .. .. 316 608 Lyon, Robert F., Wrey's Bush .. .. 92 350 Macdonald, A., The Key, via Lumsden .. 2,600 3,060 Macdonald, D. D., Nightcaps .. .. 3,479 3,482 Mackintosh, M. and W., Wairio (rural 257 306 delivery), Otautau Malcolm, D., Heddon Bush .. .. 824 974 Malcolm, F., Heddon Bush .. .. 995 1,256 Manson, M., Otautau .. .. .. 490 379 Markey, Michael, Wrey's Bush .. .. 990 1,130 Marnane, D., Otautau .. .. .. 257 350 Marnane, T., Fairfax .. .. .. — 201 Mason, E., Round Hill .. .. .. 26 36 Matheson, Hugh, Drummond .. .. 212 241 Matheson, James (rural delivery), Aparima 150 262 Mathieson, A. and W., Heddon Bush .. 387 360 Mathieson, Duncan, Upper Merrivale, Orawia 339 482 May, William, jun., Otautau .. .. 800 910 McBeath, L. (rural delivery), Otautau .. 172 272 McCann, T. J., Orepuki.. .. .. 30 Nil McCorkindale, M., Nightcaps .. .. 967 881 McCrostie, Alexander S., Otautau .. 294 291 McCully, W. D. (rural delivery), Otautau .. 1,034 1,336 McDougall, J., Otautau.. .. .. 346 307 McFarlane, A., Drummond .. .. 460 422 McFarlane, C. B., Thornbury .. .. 185 241 McFarlane, D., Otautau .. .. 1,226 582 McFarlane, D., Thornbury .. .. 386 395 McGregor, M., Lumsden .. .. 153 164 McGregor, W. J. A., Mount Linton, Ohai .. 13,060 11,681 Mclnerney, T., Tuatapere .. .. 114 127 Mcintosh, C., Fairfax .. .. .. —• 89 Mcintosh, J. G., Orawia .. .. 539 507 Mcintosh, S., Fairfax .. .. .. —. 676 Mclntyre, James, Thornbury .. .. 495 769 Mclntyre, John (Executors of), Thornbury 480 1,236 Mclvor, Mrs. C., Otautau .. .. 5 7 McKay, D., Te Tua .. .. .. 132 111 McKay, F., Riverton .. .. .. 90 166 McKenzie, Alexander, Glenburn, Otautau.. 485 471 McKenzie, C., Isla Bank .. .. 336 355 McKenzie, Francis B., Isla Bank.. .. 498 514 McKenzie, H. H., Tuatapere .. .. — 71 McKenzie, R., Tuatapere .. .. 56 86 McKenzie, T., Otautau .. .. .. 58 135 McKinnon, Reginald A., Groper's Bush, 532 202 Thornbury McLaren, D. S., Eastern Bush .. .. 1,541 1,545 McLaren, W. J., Wairaki Station, Otautau 2,750 2,840 McLean, G., Thornbury .. .. 514 496 McLean, J., Thornbury .. .. 775 922 McLean, J. J. H., Ohai .. .. — 206 McLean, R., Dipton .. .. .. 1,100 1,326 McLeay, M., Otahu, Clifden .. .. 66 100 McLees, H., Mangapiri, Otautau .. 714 716 McLeish, C. C., Gladfield, Drummond .. 779 958 McLeish, John R„ Isla Bank .. .. 932 1,331

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. • • • Wallace Cootty—continued. McLelland, Mrs. M„ Orawia .. .. 218 217 McLennan, Donald, Beaumont Station, 7,579 Nil Nightcaps McLeod, G., Tuatapere .. .. .. — 23-5 McLeod, William, Waimatuku .. .. 203 184 McMillan, W. H., Gummie's Bush .. — 123 McNaughton, J. R,, Riverton .. .. —- 37 McNeill Bros., Thornbury .. .. 620 570 McNeill, H., Thornbury" .. .. 593 670 McNeill, Mrs. Margaret, Thornbury .. 599 647 McNeill, Robert, Thornbury .. .. 1,047 1,031 McNeill, T. A., Thornbury .. .. 530 567 McPherson, A., sen., Pahia .. .. 302 265 McPherson, Archibald, jun., Orepuki .. 91 90 McTavish Bros., Drummond .. .. 820 1,016 McVicar, A., Tuatapere .. .. 211 284 Meehan, Timothy, and Son, Drummond .. 426 560 Meek, G. E„ Fairfax .. .. .. 242 240 Mehrtens. L. C., Te Waewae .. .. 267 279 Menpes, W. H., Onepuki .. .. — 346 Mewton, Albert, Matuku .. .. 1,300 1,515 Mewton, John, Matuku .. .. 675 691 Miller, A., Thornbury .. .. .. 255 338 Miller, A. T„ Clifden .. .. .. 728 639 Mills, J., Ohai.. .. .. .. — 92 Milmine, Mrs. L. E., Fairfax .. .. 6 11 Miln, A. E., Clifden .. .. .. 802 950 Milne, J., Aparima .. .. .. 206 276 Minty and Gibson, Orawia .. .. 1,641 Nil Minty, J. G., Orawia .. .. .. — 1,669 Minty, John G., Orawia .. .. 790 1,669 Mitchell, Alex., Fairfax .. .. 692 730 Moffatt, N. E., Eastern Bush .. .. 529 469 Moir, J. E., Orawia .. .. .. 136 111 Mollison, James, Isla Bank .. .. 645 600 Molloy, C., Gummie's Bush .. .. 30 Nil Molloy, J. J., Thornbury .. .. 470 450 Monamore Station (c/o Manager), Mona- 3,396 3,333 more, Opio Moore, A. W. (rural delivery), Otautau .. 1,772 1,220 Moore, E. D., Winton .. . . .. 1,627 Nil Moore, J. P., Drummond .. .. 533 496 More and McKinnon, Waimatuku .. 1,837 2,496 Moreton, G. D., Orawia.. .. .. 41 230 Morris, S., Orepuki .. .. .. 96 103 Morton, J., Bayswater (rural delivery), 446 794 Otautau Mouat, Malcolm, Eastern Bush .. .. 877 795 Mouat, Malcolm, Woodlands (rural box), 1,248 1,224 Otautau Mouat, William, Eastern Bush (rural box) 326 315 Muir, J. C., South Hillend (rural delivery), 217 380 Winton Muir, John, (rural delivery), Otautau .. 1,029 1,35.8 Muirhead, J., Aparima .. .. .. 1,526 1,220 Muirhead, T. S., Waimatuku .. .. 98 44 Muirhead, W., Waimatuku .. .. 68 56 Munro, W., Dunearn (rural delivery), 1,730 1,965 Winton Murphy, J., Pahia .. .. .. 49 138 Murphy, P. and M., Wrey's Bush .. 132 143 Murray, James, Gummie's Bush .. 635 661 Murray, R. A., Pahia .. .. .. 67 81 Murrell, M., Lake Manapouri .. .. — 700 Murrell, Mrs. M., Manapouri .. .. 670 Nil Murrell, R., and Sons, Lake Manapouri .. 3,053 Nil Murrell, R., Lake Manapouri .. .. — 2,460 Nelson, J., Dipton .. .. .. — 368 Newton, Mrs. A. M., Wrey's Bush .. 53 114 Newton, W. J., Nightcaps .. .. 390 369 Norman, T., Box 47, Otautau .. .. 453 292 Norman, William, Tuatapere .. .. 122 62 Nuttall, J. R., Longwood .. .. 41 66 O'Brien Bros., Orawia .. .. ... 800 1,270 O'Brien, D., Woodvale, Clifden Post-office 1,037 988 O'Brien, J. W., Otautau .. .. 821. 564 O'Brien, Martin, Otautau .. .. 210 203 O'Brien, M., Otautau .. .. .. 1,130 Nil O'Brien, T., Te Waewae .. .. 115 50 O'Callaghan, P, Lumsden .. .. 1,435 1,433 O'Connell, D., Tuatapere .. .. 204 218 O'Connor, D., Waimatuku .. .. —• 524 O'Connor, G. F. O., Wrey's Bush .. 46 177 O'Dowd, J. and H., Nightcaps .. .. 769 699

No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30, 1927. 1928. Wallace County—continued: O'Dowd, Lawrence and M., Nightcaps .. 933 948 Officer, A. A., Isla Bank .. .. 459 308 Officer, A. J., Fairfax .. .. .. 237 499 Officer, H. G., Fairfax .. .. .. 310 433 Officer, L. and C., Fairfax .. .. 203 57 Officer Bros., Otautau .. .. .. — 122 Oliver, W. T., Fairfax .. .. .. — 340 O'Neill, M., Thornbury .. .. 70 95 Owen, H. R., Otahu, Clifden .. .. 527 690 Palmer, Jesse, Merrivale Road, Otautau .. 6 5 Pankhurst, H. S., Longwood .. .. 150 Nil Pankhurst, J. A., Longwood .. .. —• 190 Paterson, G. and Mrs. A. C., Dunearn (rural 313 395 delivery) Paterson, James G., Scott's Gap (rural 989 1,239 delivery), Otautau Peak, H., Orepuki .. .. .. 239 313 Pearce, George G., Colac .. .. 154 155 Pearce, R. T., Otahu, Clifden .. .. 1,970 2,266 Pears, J. A., Etal Vale, Nightcaps .. 5,230 4,791 Pears, J. M., Mossburn .. .. .. — 1,715 Pearsey, J., Riverton .. .. .. 54 51 Perniskie, Thomas, Te Tua .. .. 300 309 Perriam, Henry Robert, Otautau .. 154 204 Peterson, F., Waipango.. .. .. 72 142 Peterson, W. T., Waimatuku .. .. S04 943 Pirie, George, Isla Bank .. .. 837 303 Pirie, Robert, Isla Bank .. .. 722 674 Plains Station Company (limited), The 4,230 4,280 Plains Station, The Key, Lumsden Playfair, H., Gummie's Bush .. .. 1,620 2,098 Plunkett, John, South Hillend .. .. 850 1,350 Plunkett, Robert, South Hillend .. 949 814 Pollard, A., Colac .. .. .. 27 29 Pollard, D., Colac Bay .. .. .. 40 25 Pollard, E. G., Round Hill .. .. 74 58 Pollard, William, Pahia.. .. .. 89 21 Pont, Jas., Colac Bay .. .. .. 10 7 Porteous, A. R., Birchwood .. .. 455 500 Powell, A., Otautau .. .. .. 19 25 Prendeville, D. M. and J. H., Drummond .. 300 240 Prendeville, Thomas, Matuku .. .. 984 1,030 Price, J., Scott's Gap .. .. .. 1,230 949 Printz, H. A., Pahia .. .. .. 94 105 Proctor, Charles, Dunearn, Winton .. 454 809 Pulley, T. J. C., Otaitau .. .. — 156 Rabbitt, J. T., Merrivale .. .. 638 828 Racz, S. J., Tuatapere .. .. .. 52 282 Ramsay and Son, Nightcaps .. .. 830 878 Rankin, H., Fairfax .. .. .. 537 641 Raynor, J. O., Orawia .. .. .. 265 267 Reid, John, Mossburn .. .. .. 670 1,106 Reidie, John R., Groper's Bush, Fairfax .. 692 693 Richards, B., Te Waewae .. .. 153 100 Ridder, F., jun., Tuatapere .. .. 152 315 Ridder, H., Tuatapere .. .. .. 87 94 Ridder, J. C., Orawia .. .. .. 335 554 Ridder, Mrs. N. M., Merrivale, Otautau .. 335 511 Ritchie, James, Nightcaps .. .. 2,054 1,710 Riverton Racing Club, Riverton .. .. 148 Nil Roberts, E., Drummond .. .. 343 491 Robertson and Niven, Birchwood .. 1,168 1,177 Robertson and Son, Te Waewae .. 405 557 Robertson, C. E., Drummond .. .. 138 82 Robertson, Mrs. Johana, Box 29, Nightcaps 100 Nil Robertson, William, Isla Bank .. .. 828 494 Robinson, R., Tite Key, Lumsden .. 973 924 Robson, Alexander (Estate of), Otautau 426 630 (rural delivery), Aparima Robson, D. A., and Thomas, Bayswater, 1,016 795 Otautau Roger, A. W. (James A. Thomson, Manager), 765 670 Wairio Rohan, J., Orawia .. .. .. 545 959 Ronald, J. W., Thornbury .. .. 355 325 Ronald, Robert, Nightcaps .. .. 810 960 Ross, J., Waipango .. .. .. 403 608 Rowley, A., Clifden .. .. .. 176 169 Roy, A., jun., Mossburn .. .. 868 1,135 Royas, J. E., Fire Rivers .. .. —. 4,372 Ruddenklau, J. K., Dipton .. .. 4,316 6,514 Russell, John E„ Nightcaps .. .. 1,257 1,368 Russell, W. L., Mossburn .. .. 1,183 1,445 Ryan, Charles, Bayswater, Otautau .. 1.253 1,317

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No. of Sheep on April 30, April 30 1927. 1928. Wallace County—continued. Ryan, E., Beaumont, Nightcaps .. 28 46 Ryan, J. T., Bayswater (rural delivery), 1,445 1,089 Otautau Ryan, John, Bayswater, Otautau .. 1,248 1,244 Sandry, Mrs. L., Gummie's Bush .. 936 1,043 Sanford, Samuel J., Clifden .. .. 1,038 1,070 Saunders and Mitchell, Scott's Gap .. 550 789 Saunders Bros., Box 30, Otautau .. 730 870 Saunders, David (Dunearn rural delivery), 1,356 1,459 Winton Saunders, John, Dunearn, Winton .. 409 477 Seobie, W., Eastern Bush .. .. 2,192 2,589 Seobie, W. S., Orawia .. .. .. 2 19 Scott, A. P., Aparima .. .. .. 346 311 Scott, J., Wairio (rural delivery), Otautau — 440 Scott, J. T., Orawia .. .. 1,266 950 Scott, P., Tuatapere .. .. .. 557 563 Scott, P. J. D., Clifden .. .. .. 700 785 Scott, R., Box 14, Tuatapere .. .. 655 544 Scott, R. H., Lumsden .. .. .. 900 1,115 Scott, William J., Clifden .. .. 1,436 2,160 Searle, John, Nightcaps .. .. 160 1S7 Shaw, J., Box 37, Orepuki .. .. 20 39 Shearing, R. G., Waipango .. .. 294 772 Sheddan Bros., Orawia .. .. .. 2,305 3,566 Sheddan, R. (rural delivery), Otautau .. 1,618 1,716 Sheehy, J., jun., Lumsden .. .. 812 826 Sheridan, Mrs. M., Gropers Bush, P. O., Fair- 972 540 fax Sim, E. K. (Otautau Property), Pukemaori 1,217 1,234 Sim, E. K., Pukemaori .. .. .. 890 774 Sinclair, Donald, and Sons, Nightcaps .. 863 1,217 Skeggs, H. E., Pahia .. .. .. 114 99 Smellie, William, Otautau .. .. 256 503 Smith, C. E., Tuatapere .. .. •— 102 Smith, H. and G. R., Bailey, Nightcaps .. 1,077 1,420 Smith, J. R. and W., Matuku .. .. 1,850 2,010 Smith, R. A., Matuku .. .. .. 420 722 Sounness, Alexander, Otautau .. .. 665 641 Soper and Sons, Five Rivers .. .. 1,680 2,255 Spillane, Cornelius P., Box 54, Nightcaps . 454 451 Spratt Bros., Drummond .. .. 204 291 Stalker, C. G., Fairfax .. .. .. — 65 Stalker, L., and Sons, Bayswater (rural de- 1,640 1,743 livery), Otautau Steven and Co., Castle Downs Station, 5,470 3,548 Dipton Stevens, C. S., Gorge Station (private bag), 2,136 2,171 Lumsden Stevens, R. L., Waipango .. .. — 353 Stewart, Alexander, Scott's Gap (rural de- 1,174 1,774 livery), Otautau Stewart Bros., Aparima (rural delivery), 167 218 Otautau Stewart, J., Otaitai Bush .. .. — 301 Stewart, T. M., South Hillend .. .. 712 712 Stoddart and Mcintosh, Pukemaori .. —• 676 Strang, William, Waimatuku .. .. 295 346 Stroud Bros., Wrey's Bush .. .. 906 946 Strudwieke, Frank, Box 21, Nightcaps .. 1,067 1,261 Stuck, R., Orepuki .. .. .. 150 304 Sutton, Frank, Drummond .. .. 849 936 Swap, A. J., Otautau .. .. .. 365 457 Swift and Co. (Limited), Dunrobin Station, 5,388 4,875 Matuku Taylor, A. G., Seott's Gap (rural delivery), 80 247 Otautau Taylor, A. S„ South Hillend .. .. 338 469 Taylor, F. J., Heddon Bush .. .. 391 386 Taylor, F. N. (rural delivery), Heddon Bush 482 505 Taylor, J. M., Gladfield (rural delivery), 760 769 Otautau Taylor, S. G. (rural delivery), Heddon Bush 316 418 Te Anau Downs Station (c/o Manager), 5,500 6,100 Te Anau Teviotdale, David, Isla Bank .. .. 1,354 1,598 The Redcliff Runs Association, Rcdcliff 9,255 9,097 Station, Otautau Thompson, A. H., Ringway Siding, Otautau — 295 Thompson, J., North Otautau .. .. 83 114 Thompson, J. N., Otautau .. .. 468 450 Thomson, W., Otautau .. .. .. 173 176

No. of Sheep on April 30,1 April 30, 1927. 1928. Wallace County—continued. Thornton, J. A., Waimatuku .. .. 269 264 Tippet Bros., Tuatapere .. .. 1,093 1,244 Todd, William, Maori Hill Estate, Pukemaori 507 527 Tomlinson, A., Orawia .. .. .. 389 558 Tomlinson, George, Orawia .. .. 845 945 Turnbull, C., Thornbury .. .. 208 329 Turnbull, R. C., Blackmount .. . . 10,367 10,365 Turner Bros., Matuku .. .. . . 1,105 1,145 Turner, Fred J., Mossburn .. .. 790 823 Turner, I. A., Fairfax .. .. .. — . 103 Valli, James, Wairio .. .. .. 509 779 Waddell, T. K., Matuku .. .. 230 202 Walker, William, Dipton .. .. 865 1,042 Wallace, S., Ohai .. .. .. 530 700 Walsh, J., Nightcaps .. .. .. 210 275 Ward, A. E., (rural delivery), South Hillend 700 40 Ward, C., Longwood .. .. .. 61 142 Ward, H. P., Fairfax .. .. .. 255 184 Ward, L., Longwood .. .. .. 72 152 Ward, S., Aparima (rural delivery) .. 132 167 Ward, W. H„ Lumsden.. .. .. 1,160* 1,128 Watson, A. R., Dipton .. .. .. — 261 Watson Bros., Colac Bay .. .. 126 171 Watson, T. M., Ohai .. .. .. 459 439 Watson, Henry, Pahia .. .. .. 98 132 Watson, James, Feldwick, Orawia .. 366 311 Watson, Mrs. E., Kintail Narrows, Riverton 310 381 Watson, W-, Heddon Bush .. .. 2,125 2,326 Weir, William H., P.O. Box 69, Otautau .. 421 664 Welsh, J., Opio, Nightcaps .. .. 209 Nil Whelan, I)., Orepuki .. .. .. 416 260 White, Andrew, Isla Bank .. .. 271 455 White, C. M., Waipango .. .. 284 325 White, M., Tuatapere .. .. .. 52 Nil Whyte, A. J., Scott's Gap, via Otautau .. — 50 Whyte, A. L., Te Tua .. .. .. 705 789 Whyte, D. B., Clifden .. .. .. 774 829 Whyte, P. A., Pukemaori .. .. 590 745 Whyte, W. A., Clifden .. .. .. 774 972 Wilding, E. A„ Ohai .. .. .. 2,312 2,713 Williams, G., Fairfax .. .. .. — 196 Williams, J., Gladfield, Drummond .. 942 1,168 Williams, R., (rural delivery), Otautau .. 546 550 Willis, G., jun,, Gummie's Bush .. .. 150 162 Wilson, G., Drummond .. .. — 640 Wilson, Mrs. M. E., Drummond .. .. 92 70 Wilson, James T., Merrivale (rural delivery), 103 110 Otautau Wilson, Robert, Castle Rock, Lumsden .. 443 463 Wilson, S., Clifden .. .. .. 147 Nil Wohlers, F., Thornbury .. .. 93 36 Wood, J. N., Pahia .. .. .. 20 Nil Woodhead, William, Drummond .. 63 52 Woodhead, W. J., Drummond .. .. 264 291 Young, David, Orawia .. .. .. 454 625 Young, I. H„ Orepuki .. .. .. 230 270 Young, J. A., Tuatapere .. .. 13 357 Young, R. S., Orepuki .. .. .. 109 99 Young, Thomas H., Waihoaka .. .. 303 406 Young, William, Mossburn .. .. 948 1,393 '523,048 571,570 I STEWART ISLAND COUNTY (In Southland Subdivision). Dawson, William, Stewart Island.. .. 382 380 Isaac, James, Ruapuke .. .. 60 71 Kihau, Miss V., Ruapuke Island, Bluff .. 130 50 Leask, G. P., Half-moon Bay, Stewart Island 103 102 McCarthy, Mrs. H. A., Ruapuke Island, Bluff 132 Nil Newton, Mrs. George, Ruapuke, Bluff .. 203 72 Nilsen, Hans C., The Neck, Half-moon Bay 150 108 Rita, Henry, Ruapuke, Bluff .. .. 210 272 Robertson, William, Half-moon Bay .. 189 168 Russell, R., Ruapuke Island, Bluff .. 1,554 1,079 Topi, Maurice, Ruapuke Island, Bluff .. 253 208 Traill, A. W., jun., Half-moon Bay, Stewart 925 908 Island I 4,271 ! 3,418

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TABLE SHOWING NUMBER OF SHEEP IN THE DOMINION SINCE 1899. Year. Number of Sheep. Year. Number of Sheep. Year. Number of Sheep. 1899 .. .. 19,348,506 1909 .. .. 23,480,707 1919 .. .. 25,828,554 1900 .. .. 19,355,195 1910 .. .. 24,269,620 1920 .. .. 23,919,970 1901 .. .. 20,233,099 1911 .. .. 23,996,126 1921 .. .. 23,285,031 1902 .. .. 20,342,727 1912 .. .. 23,750,153 1922 .. .. 22,222,259 1903 .. .. 18,954,553 1913 .. .. 24,191,810 1923 .. .. 23,081,439 1904 .. .. 18,280,806 1914 .. .. 24,798,763 1924 .. .. 23,775,776 1905 .. .. 19,130,875 1915 .. .. 24,901,421 1925 .. .. 24,547,955 1906 .. .. 20,108,471 1916 .. .. 24,788,150 1926 .. .. 24,904,993 1907 .. .. 20,983,772 1917 .. .. 25,270,386 1927 .. .. 25,649,016 1908 .. .. 22,449,053 1918 .. .. 26,538,302 1928 .. .. 27,133,810

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