Was regarded as model farming establishment:
There is a fascinatingly detailed account of the establishment of the "Levin State Farm" contained in a copy of the Cyclopedia of NZ, published in 1897.
At left: Photo of Thomas Walker - reproduced from 75 years in Levin.
Contains:
Levin State Farm
CD Farm
Hon. W. P. Reeves's
Minister of Labour
Mr Forbes Burn
Mr Cole
Mr John Cowan
Thomas Walker
Mr Tregear
Mr Mackay
Mr Walker
Moore Bros
Photo at left shows Moore Bros carting pipes for the water supply by bullock wagon in 1910.
