Fortuitous Legacy. The Masterton Trust Lands Trust. Alan Henderson. 1997 1st edition. The Masterton Trust Lands Trust, Masterton in association with the Department of Internal Affairs, Wellington

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When the Small Farms Association was wound up in 1871 a Trust was formed to administer surplus town land and to promote for educational institutions, cultural and community life. This endowment was considered a fortuitous legacy for the town

The history of the Trust and of the town of Masterton: Joseph Masters, a champion of land for the working classes, and Charles R Carter, both of whom are remembered by the names of Wairarapa towns, helped found the Small Farms Association. Masters and HH Jackson walked from Wellington and negotiated to buy land from the Maori owners

Information about early settlers, many names mentioned The continuing work of the Trust

Old photos incl: Portraits; Manaia, WH Donald’s homestead near Solway; Te Retimana Te Korou; Aglionby settlement 1840; Richard Iorns’ house 1854; other early houses; Rimutaka Hill Road 1876: the road through the three Mile Bush near Carterton 1876; Main Street (now Queen Street) Masterton 1862 and other early town and business photos; repairs after the 1934 earthquake Plus more modern photos

428pp; coloured frontis; b/w photos and repros of documents; maps; bibliography; index; maps and Small Farms Association Rules on epps; hard covers, textured leatherette with gilt lettering; very good condition Dust jacket; very good condition; minute wear to top corners

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