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

The Otautau Town District

The Otautau Town District is bounded on the east by the Aparima river, on the south and west by the old Aparima estate, now sub-divided into farms, and on the north by the old Strathmore station. The area of the district is 800 acres, and the capital value, in 1904, was £28,532. A general rate of 3/4d, and a special rate of 3/8d in the pound was levied, and produced an annual revenue of about £130. The Town Board also receives £75 as rent for the Town Hall, and a subsidy of 25 percent on the general rate, which, together with licensing fees, amount to £120; and rents of reserves give a yearly revenue of £400. There is a loan of £400, borrowed for drainage purposes, under the Government Loans to Local Bodies Act, and the money raised under special issue of debentures for £200 at 4 1/2 percent, for street improvements, which has been expended on asphalting footpaths. Otautau is lighted by about thirty kerosene lamps. The Town Hall is a wood and iron building, situated in the main street, with accommodation for about 300 persons, and has two offices for the use of the Board. The members of the Otautau Town Board in 1904–5 were Messrs E. Matheson (chairman), N. Kelly, R. Seator, A. H. Officer, and J. Swap. Mr John Fisher is clerk and treasurer, and Mr John Dimmock caretaker of the hall.