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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Otago & Southland Provincial Districts]

Brookstead Estate

Brookstead Estate , Duntroon. This fine property was purchased by Mr. Charles Nichols in 1889, and has an area of 1653 acres. Like the majority of properties in the district it is devoted to grain-growing, and rearing and fattening stock. Mr. Nichols has obtained the best results by putting Shropshire Down rams to crossbred ewes, in order to raise fat lambs for the export trade. In this way he disposes of fifty per cent, of grass-fed lambs, and fattens the balance on rape and turnips. The dwelling-house is beautifully situated on a rise commanding a good view of the mountains, Waitaki river and valley, and is well sheltered from the page 566 prevailing winds by a large plantation. The house and stables are built of stone; the woolshed is a wooden building.