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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Nelson, Marlborough & Westland Provincial Districts]

Inchbonnie

Inchbonnie.

Inchbonnie is a flag station not far from the railway bridge that crosses the Teremakau river at Jackson's, and serves the district of Inchbonnie. It is on the Greymouth-Christchurch line, stands at an elevation of 474 feet above sea level, and is thirty-six miles from Greymouth, twenty-seven from Stillwater, and fifteen from Otira. Inchbonnie is in the Hohonu riding of the county of Grey, in the electorate of Grey, and in the provincial district of Westland. There is a large amount of fine bush in the neighbourhood, as well as a fair quantity of flax. There is a sawmill near the railway station, and the flax cut in the district is conveyed to the mill at Roto Mana. Practically the whole of the agricultural land in the Inchbonnie district is included in the run of Mr. T. W. Bruce. The postal business of the district is conducted at the residence of Mr. W. Youngman. Good game and fish abound in the neighbourhood. Inchbonnie had a population of nineteen at the census taken in the year 1901.

Inchbonnie Station , the property of Mr. T. W. Bruce, is a fine freehold estate of 6000 acres, and adjoins the railway siding of Inchbonnie. It is situated on the Teremakau river, and Lakes Brunner and Poerua, and is traversed for four miles by the railway. There are about 1,200 acres of good agricultural country in a total area of 3,000 acres of open land; and 3,000 acres are covered with bush. The bush land contains timber of good quality, and two sawmills have been erected. Both sheep and cattle are depastured. Another run of 13,000 acres at the Otira, held by Mr. Bruce, is used as summer country. Excellent fishing and shooting are obtainable on Mr. Bruce's property.

Mr. Thomas Whillians Bruce . J.P., was born in the year 1832, at Jedburgh, Scotland, where he was educated and brought up as a farmer. In 1859, he came to New Zealand by the ship “Indiana,” and for about eight years managed the Motunau run in North Canterbury. He afterwards took over the Cora Lynn and Riversdale stations, which carried about 17,000 sheep. In 1893, Mr. Bruce disposed of these runs, and returned to Inchbonnie, which he had acquired in 1868. When at Cora Lynn he was for many years chairman of the Upper Waimakariri Road Board. During his term of office
Ring, photo, Mr. T. W. Bruce.

Ring, photo, Mr. T. W. Bruce.

a large bridge was constructed over the Upper Waimakariri, and another over the Poulter river. Mr. Bruce was appointed to the Commission of the Peace by the Stout-Vogel Government.