The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Nelson, Marlborough & Westland Provincial Districts]
Takaka East
Takaka East.
Takaka East is a small settlement with a few farmers and hop growers, and two sawmills. It is on the main road between Nelson and Collingwood, and is connected with Takaka by a steam tramway, which carries goods, timber and passengers.
Mcdonald, James , Farmer, East Takaka. Mr. McDonald owns 120 acres of land, situated on both sides of the road, and his farm carries from 300 to 400 Romney Marsh sheep. He was born in Ross-shire, Scotland, in 1829, and was brought up to blacksmithing and shipbuilding on the Clyde. In 1863, in came to Nelson by the ship “Bard of Avon.” After remaining twelve months in Nelson, Mr. McDonald took up his present holding, which was then covered with heavy bush. He assisted to build the East Takaka church, school, and library.
Scott, Thomas , Farmer, “Hillside,” East Takaka. Mr. Scott owns 300 acres of land, the whole of which is cleared and grossed, and he keeps 300 crossbred sheep. He was born at Waikaremumu, in 1862, and brought up to farm work. Mr. Scott took up his present holding in 1879. He is an Oddfellow, and takes a keen interest in sporting.