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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]

Lethbridge and Sons

Lethbridge and Sons (Messrs. G. Y., F. Y., J. P., H. Y., B. P., and G. Y. Lethbridge, junior), Sheep Farmers, Turakina, and at Ruatangata, Bonny Glen, and Feilding. Messrs. Lethbridge and Sons have a splendid station of 3300 acres of freehold land at Turakina, close to the railway station. The large residence and station buildings were erected about twelve years ago. The flock consists of 8300 big sheep, excluding lambs. The firm go in chiefly for the Lincoln variety, and breed stud rams only for their own requirements. Their run at Ruatangata comprises over 7000 acres, held on lease from the Maoris. This land is securely fenced and in good order, and carries over 17,000 sheep, besides 1000 cattle. At Bonny Glen the firm has from 2500 to 2600 acres of freehold land, which is also in thorough cultivation, and carries over 4000 sheep. The Feilding station includes 7200 acres of freehold land, which is largely bush, a great deal of which has been felled and sown down in permanent grassess, and at the present time carries 700 sheep exclusive of lambs. The firm have been prominent settlers in this large and fertile district for very many years. They have always been forward in furthering the interests of the district with which they are connected. Mr. G. Y. Lethbridge's family consists of five sons, of whom all but one are married, and two daughters. The sons are all members of the firm, and are resident on the various stations and each takes an active interest in the management of the business. The firm of Messrs. Lethbridge and Sons afford another illustration of what can be done in New Zealand by steady and persistent occupation of the land.