Church Missionary Station of Paihia, in New Zealand.
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CHURCH MISSIONARY STATION OF PAIHIA, IN NEW ZEALAND
PAIHIA is situated on the south-west side of the Bay of Islands, on a very small plain, bounded by high barren hills on three sides. In front is the anchorage-ground of Kororarika, where there are always a number of vessels lying. Here the Bay is not more than two miles and-a-half wide. The prospect from Paihia is magnificent; commanding a view of the entrance and of the whole of the splendid harbour, rightly denominated the Bay of Islands, from the number of little rocks and islands with which it is studded. This Settlement has always been of importance, from the number of strange Natives who are constantly visiting it, on their expeditions for trading, fishing, or fighting. There are three good substantial houses, a lath-and-plaster Chapel, and several native cottages.
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