MacDonald, Colin A fl 1912 : Projected history of Gisborne

Comprises brief introduction to early history of NZ beginning with Tasman and moving on to the arrival of Cook, the missionaries and the settlement of the Gisborne area. Includes sketches, maps, illustrations, summaries of the main events of the region, statistics on farming, land and occupation, a description of the borough, the springs of the region, Waikaremoana, industry, sections on the Tokomaru Sheepfarmers Freezing Co Ltd, the Gisborne Farmers' Frozen Meat Co Ltd, the Gisborne Gas Co, the railway, a history of oil exploration, the timber trade, the Gisborne Brewery and Aerated Water Factory, the lightering service, the harbour, including trade and dredges, sheep returns, clubs and sports, climate and birthrate and a map of the proposed wharf extensions

Source of title - Transcribed

Quantity: 1 volume(s) (83 leaves). 0.02 Linear Metres.

Physical Description: Typescript and printed matter (34 cm;green linen)

Illustrated, with maps