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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]
Reid, William
Reid, William, Farmer, Makino. Mr. Reid's valuable farm of 360 acres of freehold property, on which he winters over 1000 Romney sheep, which have sprung from five pure-bred Romney rams imported by Mr. Reid from the Wairarapa at great expense, is situated in the borough of Feilding, two miles from Manchester Square. In addition to the stud flock, Mr. Reid has a herd of fifteen Alderney cows, and is a large supplier to the local creamery. He breeds a useful stamp of farm horse, in exhibiting which he has been remarkably successful at the agricultural shows. Of the farm, sixty acres are under cultivation, and the results are very encouraging. A fine homestead is situated on this property, and also wool-shed and all the necessary out-buildings.