MURRAY RIVER,
• About four miles to the westward of Port .William, was' at one time the seat of a Maori; settlement, called Otahu, but is now' deserted, j The Land in its vicinity is good, and Has ah eastern exposure. The gentle slopes of the hills ! are well adapted for cultivation, and are clothed \ with good timber.' This fresh water river 1 is of' some size, flowing into the sea at tho south cud of a nice beaclu The coast line from the Murray River to : Port William is 'indented ."with little nooks well adapted' for settlement, having >h eastern aspect, and thoroughly sheltered from the westerly winds. ' ' .
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Southland Times, Issue 620, 18 January 1867, Page 7
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108MURRAY RIVER, Southland Times, Issue 620, 18 January 1867, Page 7
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