IMAGE
John Colin McLean - McLean farm (Black Swamp, Balfour)
- Date
- 2008
- By
- McLean, John Colin, 1928-
- Reference
- MS-Papers-9389-26
- Description
The papers consist of:
Application form submitted by John Colin McLean; history of the family and property (including photographs and extensive notes on Black Swamp neighbours) entitled `100 years at Black Swamp 1906-2006'.
See MS-Papers-9389-31 for published summary & photographs.
The original family members to acquire the land at Black Swamp (Waimea Estate) in 1906 were Duncan McLean (220 acres), David McLean (272 acres) and Alexander McLean (287 acres). In 2008 Duncan's land at Dryridge Road, Balfour) was owned by his grandson John Colin McLean and greatgrandson, John McLean
In 2008 the property was awarded the New Zealand Century Farm and Station award to mark over 100 years of continuous ownership by one family.
Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Physical Description: Typescript and photographs (some photocopies)
- Access restrictions
- No access restrictions
- Part of
- New Zealand Century Farm and Station Program :New Zealand Century Farm and Station Award applications
- Format
- 1 folder(s), Legal instruments, Essays, Photographs, Manuscripts, Typescript and photographs (some photocopies)
Click to request to view this item, access digital version (if available), and see more information.