POET WILLIAM,
From its position, will probably be the most important harbor in Stewart Island. It is easy of ingress and egress with any wind, presenting in this particular a marked contrast to most of the other harbors in the Island ; and is the most convenient port of call for vessels windbound in Foveaux Straits, or harbor of refuge for those disabled. The Land is of superior quality, as evidenced by the crops obtained from the small patches which have been cultivated. Though, as a rule, hilly, it is not too steep for cultivation, and is so situated that the greater portion of the slopes have a north-eastern aspect. That at the northwest end of the Bay, running across the neck at the west head, is tolerably level; and the luxuriant growth of the fern tree attests to the superior quality of the soil. About Water Beach, the hills are not so steep, and there are some gentle plapes in other parts of the harbor. Tiaebeb. —The shores of this bay, like most of the others on the Island, are covered with timber of size —principally black and red pine ; but the under-growth does not offer any serious impediment to clearing —the exuberant growth of creepers being the chief difficulty to contend with. There are two or three creeks (of sufficient size to admit of boating up them for a short distance) running into the Bay. Reserves.—A reserve of 200 acres for a township should be made at the north-west side of the Harbor —the frontage including part of West Head, Snug Cove, Cave Head, and part of Magnetic Beach, as per attached sketch. This land is, I believe, claimed under the " Land Claims Settlement Acts, 1856 and 1858;" but, as it iB the only site for a township at Port William, I trust the Government will, under any circumstances, secure it. I would also recommend a reserve of 30 acres for a lighthouse on the East Head. Although it is probable that it will not be required for such a purpose for some years, yetj as it is the best position for one, it ought to be secured. "
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Southland Times, Issue 620, 18 January 1867, Page 7
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359POET WILLIAM, Southland Times, Issue 620, 18 January 1867, Page 7
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