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

Author: Cyclopedia Company Limited

Publication details: The Cyclopedia Company, Limited, 1905, Christchurch

Part of: The Cyclopedia of New Zealand

License: Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 New Zealand Licence

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The Otautau Sawmill (the Southland Timber Company, proprietors), Otautau. This mill lies back in the bush, about three miles and a-half from Otautau, to which the timber is conveyed by tramway. From twelve to fourteen men are employed, and cutting rights are held over 800 acres of bush. The plant comprises a sixteen horse-power portable engine, and a planing machine.