The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Nelson, Marlborough & Westland Provincial Districts]
The Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of the Judicial District of Westland has been established many years, and the district extends from Karamea to Big Bay. Sittings are held in the months of March and September of cach year. The Court rooms form part of the Government buildings in the block that page 506 extends from Sewell Street to Fitzherbert Street. It is a substantial building, and contains a fine judicial chamber, with ample ante-rooms on each side. The offices, which are in a separate building, are in charge of Mr. R. J. Achescn, who is Registrar of the Supreme Court, Stipendiary Magistrate, Warden, Deputy Commissioner of Stamps, Registrar of Joint Stock Companies, District Land Registrar, Registrar of Deeds, and Sherifi and Coroner. Two clrks are employed in the Magistrate's and Wardon's offices, and one in the Supreme Court offices.