Star, Issue 2763, 6 February 1877
Mr R. Davis has erected a flour mill on his property, near the township of Waterton, Longbeach, and expects to have it in working order in about a fortnight. The mill is 24ft by 18ft, with an 18ft stud, and is built on a concrete foundation. There will be one pair of stones, 4ft in diameter, and these are to be driven by an overshot water wheel, 16ft in diameter. The whole of the machinery was made by Mr John Anderson, Christchuroh. There are over 10,000 acres of land under orop in the immediate vicinity of the mill.Lyttelton Times, Volume XLVII, Issue 5032, 6 April 1877
NOTICE TO FARMERS AND OTHEES. THE Waterton Mill, Longbeaoh, being now completed by Mr J. Anderson, the undersigned is prepared to receive Grist, &c. RICHARD DAVIES.Lyttelton Times, Volume L, Issue 5452, 13 August 1878
WANTED, a Miller, for Waterton Mill, Ashburton, with a knowledge of book-keeping. Single man preferred. References indispensible. Apply to Richard Davies, Waterton Mill, Ashburton.Lyttelton Times, Volume LI, Issue 5591, 25 January 1879
THE WATERTON MILL FARM, of 574 acres, situated on the Longbeach. Has over a mile of sea frontage, with a flour mill on the premises of two pairs of stones, smutter, crusher, and chaff cutter. Also, a good nine-roomed House, with two cottages for the men, and good rough stables for eight horses, with other buildings. The whole is fenced and subdivided, 180 acres are laid down in grass, the rest ploughed and ready for crops next year. About 250 acres are let for cropping for next year at 17s per acre. The whole farm is well watered, and the mill is doing a real good gristing business in one of the finest grain districts in Canterbury.Lyttelton Times, Volume LI, Issue 5632, 14 March 1879
Also, a 143 acre FARM, fronting on the Mill and Waterton roads, 48 acres of which are laid down in grass, the rest either in crop or ploughed.
And a FARM of about 370 acres, adjoining Dawson’s farm, and fronting on Greig's road, within about 2 1/2 miles of Mr Greig’s homestead. It is subdivided into 7 paddocks, and 86 acres are now in wheat and laid down in grass. The remainder is all laid down in grass. Water can be obtained, even at the dryest seasons, at about six feet below the surface all over the farm.
If not sold privately by March 1, will be sold by public auction.
For particulars, apply RICHARD DAVIES, Tai Tapu,
MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1879Ashburton Guardian, Volume 1, Issue 160, 2 October 1880
TO MILLERS, FARMERS, CAPITALISTS And Others,
WATERTON FLOUR MILLS, AND 574 ACRES OP LAND
(Rural Sections 20686, 25712, 18894, 21215).
MESSRS BULLOCK & CO. have received instructions from R. Davis, Esq., who is leaving the district, having purchased properties in the North Island, to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, At their Rooms, East street, ON MONDAY, MARCH 24, That well-known property, THE WATERTON FLOUR MILLS,
Driving two pairs of stones, with a never failing supply of water. The Mill is in complete working order, having a Dale.and Co’s economic smut machine, dressing machine, &c. There is also a corn crusher and chaff cutter attached. The land in connection With the Mill comprises 574 ACRES Of really good land fronting the sea beach, all well fenced and subdivided into nine convenient-sized paddocks, well watered from the mill=stream running through them. There is erected upon the property a commodious nine-roomed Dwelling-house, quite new and well-finished. Two stables capable of holding eight horses, and two Cottages for working men, a large Orchard of one and a half acres, well filled with fall grown trees. 180 acres of the property is laid down in English grass. 4 acres in gums and other forest trees. The remainder is all ploughed ready for next years crop. About 250 acres is now let at 17s per acre for one crop.
The above properties are situated about one mile from Waterton, and surrounded with good roads presenting every facility for easy carriage of goods to and fro.
Also at the same time, R.S. 18895. 18896, FARM OF 143 ACHES, THE PEOPERTY OF R. DAVIS, ESQ. Situate at Waterton, 143 ACRES All well fenced and subdivided into two paddocks of 48 acres in grass, remainder in stubble and ploughed, having a frontage to the Waterton road adjoining the Township.
These properties are well worth the attention of Capitalists, as mill sites are not easily obtained, and the property being in the centre of so large an Agricultural District, must always command a ready sale for flour, &c, &c.
Terms liberal at sale. Sale at 1.30.
BULLOCK & CO, Auctioneers.
Important Land Sale ON FRIDAY, 15th OF OCTOBER, At 12 o’clock. ASHBURTON.Lyttelton Times, Volume LV, Issue 6345, 29 June 1881...
11. Valuable Farm, 574 acres, situated at Waterton, partly in crop, and balance in English grasses. Securely fenced, with first-class Flour Mill, driven by water power, and fitted with the latest improvements; good Dwelling House, Stables, Implements, Sheds, Men’s Hut, etc.
SPLENDID INVESTMENT.
LARGE RETURNS.
MESSRS H. MATSON & CO. have received instructions from Messrs Davies Brothers, to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, AT THEIR LAND AND ESTATE ROOMS, Cashel street, Christchurch, ON SATURDAY, 9th JULY, 1881, At 2 o’clock.
The whole of their beautiful Estate at WATERTON, LONGBEACH, ASHBURTON, 574 ACRES OF CHOICE LAND, Laid down in grass, except 100 acres in stubble, 16 acres in wheat, and 30 acres in turnips, fenced with gorse and wire, and subdivided into eight paddocks, five acres of plantation, gums, pinus &c., &c, WITH
THE FLOUR MILL, Working two pairs of stones, silk dresser, smutter, and all complete. Capable of turning out three to four tons of flour per day. There is plenty of water, with an overshot wheel. A most profitable gristing trade is being done.
Also, Upon the property is a well-built, EIGHT-ROOMED HOUSE, Match-lined and well finished, with 7-stalled stable. Large pig-stye, implement shed, men's sleeping rooms, &c., &c., &c.
The position of this property is undeniably first rate, excellent soil, and the water-race is on one side.
It is close to Mr John Grigg's, Mr Norman Thompson, &c.. &c., on Longbeach, and is altogether an opportunity offered for purchasing one of the most desirable properties in Canterbury.
Terms easy. SATURDAY, 9th JULY, 1881. 2 o’clock.
Lyttelton Times, Volume LXVIII, Issue 8358, 21 December 1887
Waterton Flour Mills.- Mr A. Protheroe, well known for some time as lessee of the Wakanui flour mills, has secured a lease of the Waterton mills, and will commence operations at once.
Ashburton Guardian, Volume XIV, Issue 2910, 28 February 1893
WATERTON.
FAREWELL GATHERING.
A most enjoyable evening was spent at Mr Protheroe's, at Waterton mill, last Thursday. As he was leaving the district he invited a number of young friends to a farewell gathering. About fifty were present altogether. The mill was tastefully decorated and fitted up for the occasion by Mr Protheroe's family. A number of musical selections, at which Miss Protheroe presided at the organ, along with parlor games, kept the young people fully amused during the evening. They all did ample justice to a bountifully spread table, presided over by Miss Protheroe and Mrs Cullen. Before the party broke up Mr James Osborne said a few words regretting the departure of Mr Protheroe and his family from the district, and hoping the change would be beneficial to Mrs Protheroe, who was just recovering from a severe illness. He wished Mr Protheroe every success in the district to which he was going, and expressed the thanks of those present for the agreeable evening they had spent. Mr Fred Timms also spoke to the same effect, and called for three cheers for Mr and Mrs Protheroe and their family, which were given most heartily. Mr Protheroe, in acknowledging the remarks, expressed his sorrow at leaving the district and the many kind friends to whom he had become attached. He thanked Mr Osborne and those present for their expressions of regret at his departure, and the kind remarks they had used towards himself and his family. Mr Robert Gilmour again called for three cheers, which were given with right good will, and shortly afterwards the party broke up, all having thoroughly enjoyed themselves.
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