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- 1 - In 1853 Mr. Tinline turned his attention to sheepfarming, which he has ever since carried on on an extensive scale, and has been extremely successful in all his undertakings. He has owned several large runs, such as Weld's Hill, Green Hills, and Ferniehurst, in Marlborough, and Lyndon in Amuri. Lyndon contained upwards of 80,000 acres, about 50,000 acres of which were freehold; and the whole, including 40,000 sheep, was sold by Mr. Tinline to Messrs D. and A. Macfarlane, of Amuri.
[ The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Nelson, Marlborough & Westland Provincial Districts] - Old Colonists Author: Cyclopedia Company Limited Publication details: The Cyclopedia Company, Limited, 1906, Christchurch ]
[ Alexander purchased the Achray property from his brother James in 1892 and presumeably sold his share of Lyndon to his brother David ]
2 - The following notice appeared in the Christchurch "Press" after the death of
D. D. MacFarlane :-
Mr. D. D. MacFarlane, one of the most prominent pastoralists of the Dominion, died on March 31st (1914) at Christchurch. The late Mr. D. D. MacFarlane was the owner of the Lyndon Estate, near Waiau, where he resided for many years. He took a prominent part in all matters affecting the farming community of the Dominion, and of his own district in particular. Throughout the Waiau district he was honoured and respected by all classes of the community, and his sterling honesty and straightforwardness appealed to everyone who came in contact with him. His generous disposition was well known, and any movement which had for its object the improvement of the general welfare of the community always had his hearty support. Mr. MacFarlane was a genuine land reformer, and he probably did more to foster and encourage land settlement than any other landholder or private individual in the Dominion.
Some years ago he cut up a large part of his Lyndon Estate, and twenty-six
families, comprising over 130 souls were settled on the property. Sir William Hall-Jones, speaking on one occasion at Waiau, said it was a matter of regret that there were not more men of Mr. MacFarlane' s stamp in the Dominion. In a quiet and unassuming way, Mr. MacFariane was of the greatest assistance to the settlers. His extensive experience of all the problems relating to farming, his advocacy of many reforms in the administration of the Department of Agriculture, such as the exploiting of the Continental markets for frozen meat and other products of the Dominion, the improving of the facilities for placing those commodities on the English markets, and the establishment of State experimental farms to be run on practical lines, and other reforms, made up a service to the agricultural and pastoral community which will not readily be forgotten. The late Mr. MacFariane belonged to several local bodies, but perhaps his most valuable work was carried out as a member and President of the Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association. In all the operations of the Association, he took an unflagging and genuine interest, and his loss will be severely felt. The high reputation he enjoyed as an agricultural authority was indicated by the fact that when the representatives of the A. & P. Associations in Canterbury met to nominate a member for appointment to the newly constituted Board of Agriculture, he was unanimously selected. He also occupied the position of President of the Canterbury Sheepowners' Union. For many years Mr. MacFariane took more than an ordinary interest in the general politics of the country, and in 1911 he stood as Reform candidate for Hurunui. He put up a splendid fight under difficult circumstances, and although not elected, yet he polled remarkably well. Mr. MacFariane married a daughter of Mr. Charles Newton, Christchurch, and leaves a widow and four sons.
3 - THE AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. Office, Canterbury Agricultural and Industrial Hall, Manchester Street, Christchurch. Patron, Sir John Hall; president (1902), Dr E. G. Levinge; vice-president, D. D. Macfarlane; general committee, T. W. Adams, A. W. Beaven, A. Chamberlain, Thomas Chapman, Sir George Clifford, C. Dampier-Crossley, Peter Duncan, J. Hay, G. Gould, J. Henderson, C. P. Hugonin, H. A. Knight, R. Latter, Charles Lewis, W. Lowrie, John Murchison, F. J. Millton, J. D. Millton, R. M. Macdonald, J. Montgomery, E. V. Palmer, H. E. Peryman, J. B. Reid, and Robert Reid, G. Gray, F.C.S. (lecturer on chemistry at Canterbury Agricultural College), honorary consulting chemist; M. Murphy, F.L.S., Editor of Journal and Yard Books; A. A. M. McKellar, treasurer, and O. B. Pemberton, secretary. Past presidents; F. A. Archer, H. P. Murray-Aynsley, John Anderson, William Boag, John Deans, John Ferguson, J. T. Ford, William Henderson, Sir John Hall, George Jameson, David McMillan, Henry Overton, Hon. J. T. Peacock, William Reece, A. E. G. Rhodes, R. Heaton Rhodes, G. E. Rhodes, E. G. Staveley. This association was inaugurated in 1863, when its patron was the late Mr. W. S. Moorhouse, Superintendent of the Province, the late Mr. R. Wilkin, its president, and Mr. J. Brittan, vice-president. The first show was held in the year of its inception, and since then shows have been regularly held. The association is incorporated under the Agricultural and Pastoral Associations' Act, 1877. Its well-known and valuable grounds at Addington comprise thirty-six acres, and are approached by a railway siding, for the conveyance of passengers and live stock; the main entrance gates open from the Lincoln Road, where ample facilities are provided for pedestrians and equestrians. Since purchasing the property, the association has expended a sum of about ?5000 in fencing, buildings, and stalls, and in general improvements to the grounds. The bricks used for the handsome front wall were presented by the first Mr. John Deans, of Riccarton; the fine iron gate was the gift of the Hon. J. T. Peacock, M.L.C., and the well,. which is sunk to a depth of 360 feet, and has a splendid flow of water, was presented by Mr. Job Osborne. There is a grand stand with seating accommodation for 2000 people, and there are covered stalls for cattle and horses, covered pens for pigs, and a produce-shed. The treasurer's office is near the entrance gates, and the secretary's office and committee room, together with lavatories are erected in the centre of the ground. The grand show of the year is held in November, and, in fine weather, the attendance considerably exceeds 20,000. This show is one of the largest and most important held in the colony. In the month of March, in each year, there is a Ram Fair, at which from 4000 to 5000 stud and flock rams are submitted for sale. The other event of the year, of this nature, is held in the month of September, and consists of a parade and show of stallions. In addition to conducting these operations the association issues various periodical publications. The association's Journal is published every alternate month, the contents having especial reference to agricultural, pastoral, and horticultural pursuits. The New Zealand Herd Book of Shorthorn cattle is another of these publications; four volumes have already been issued, the last one being in 1899. The work is carefully compiled, and compared with British and other Herd Books, assists to verify many important particulars. The new Herd Book of breeds of cattle, other than Shorthorns, includes Herefords, Polled Angus, Jerseys, Ayrshires, Highland cattle, and Devonshires. The association also issues a New Zealand Stud Book of draught horses, four volumes having already been issued, bearing the dates of 1878, 1882, 1889, and 1901.
[ The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Canterbury Provincial District] - SPORTS, GAMES, AND PASTIMES pub. 1903 ]
4 - OBITUARY
MR. D. D. MACFARLANE, AMURI. (Per Press Association.) -
CHRISTCHURCH, April 1. Mr. D. D. Macfarlane, of Lyndon, Waiau, Amuri was brought into Christchurch yesterday to receive medical attention, but died last night from heart failure. The late Mr. Macfarlane. son of Mr. John Macfarlane Coldstream, Rangiora, was a well-known figure in the public life of North Canterbury. He was born at Loburn on September 18, 1860, was prominently associated with the agricultural and pastoral industry in North Canterbury, and was a member of the Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association,, of. which he wa s president for several years. He also occupied the position of president of the Canterbury Sheepowners' Union. He was recently elected by the A and, P. Association's of Canterbury for appointment to the Board of Agriculture. He served on many local bodies and contested the Hurunui seat the last election as the Reform candidate.
[ Grey River Argus, 2 April 1914, Page 5 ]
4 - STAMP DUTY
DECEASED PERSONS' ESTATES The estates of 229 deceased persons were assessed for stamp duty during the month of June, the largest being those of Sarah Ann Rhodes, Wellington, ?223,830; Walter Macfarlane, Canterbury, ?200,420; and David Duncan Macfarlane, Canterbury, ?112,121.
[ Evening Post, Volume XC, Issue 5, 6 July 1915, Page 8 ]
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