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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]

Robinson, Francis

page 1127

Robinson, Francis, Sheepfarmer, Tunstall, Oroua Downs. Mr. Robinson was born at Foxton in 1816. He received his earlier education locally, and subsequently was for some time a student at Christ's College, Christchurch. After leaving school Mr. Robinson was brought up to station life, to which he has devoted his attention ever since. His farm consists of 950 acres, which is all securely fenced and in good cultivation. He runs about 2000 sheep, principally of the Romney breed, in addition to 200 head of cattle. Mr. Robinson has proved from his experience that the Romneys are best suited to the district which he occupies. He has had the farm for about seventeen years. When originally purchased it was covered with manuka and flax, a good portion being swampy. A considerable expenditure has been necessary to reclaim the land by draining and fencing. There is a large and convenient family residence, which is charmingly surrounded by trees and the beauty of which is greatly enhanced by a lovely little lake of some acres in extent. Mr. Robinson has for a long time been a prominent member of the Manawatu County Council. He is the son of the late Captain Francis Robinson.