Not So Cheap
The small sums paid by these early settlers for their leased land is often commented upon by the present generation, but it must be remembered that the. land they took up was largely swamp (hence the mosquitoes!), flax, or manuka country, which required much labour and money to turn it into its present condition. In addition the transport of stock in the absence of roads was not only costly, but so-difficult that only stout hearts would attempt it. Finally the runholders risked much in taking up these native leases, for their tenure was not backed by the Government. (" Pioneering the Wairarapa-Explorers and _ Settlers." Talk prepared by Mrs. N. A. R. Barrer, 2YA, July 14.) gill / |
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New Zealand Listener, Volume 3, Issue 57, 26 July 1940, Page 8
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118Not So Cheap New Zealand Listener, Volume 3, Issue 57, 26 July 1940, Page 8
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