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The town was partly surveyed by Mr. A. Greenwood, in 1866, and partly by Mr. G. R. Sayle, in 1873. It is evident that Mr. Greenwood’s plan was available for reference and use about 1867; and Mr. Sayle’s completed plan about 1874, when Crown Titles were granted. A photo-lithographed plan was issued from Wellington in December, 1880, a copy of which is given herewith.

The titles to the lots on the plan were issued during the years 1874 to 1878. These titles were grants under the Nelson Waste Lands Act of 1863, the 1872 amendment thereto, and the Waste Lands Act of 1874. The names of the original Crown Grantees are shown in the accompanying Street Directory. The land around Charleston was in Square 137 of the Nelson Land District, divided into sections of varying acreage, of which many Crown Grants and Leases are recorded.

The construction of roads and streets was undertaken by the Nelson Provincial Council and the cost met, wholly or in part, from Goldfields’ Revenue. It will be realised that owing to much rebuilding, removal of premises, etc., accuracy and completeness cannot now be assured.


 * Section 408.—School Reserve. Two acres. Darkie’s Terrace Road.
 * Reserve Nos.
 * 1.—Camp Reserve. 2 acres 2 roods 2 perches.
 * 2.—Post Office Reserve. Darkie’s Terrace Road.
 * 3.—Roman Catholic Chapel and Cemetery. 1 acre 0 rood 9 perches.
 * 4.—Sections 370 to 378. Purpose not stated.
 * 5.—Cemetery Reserve. 3 roods. Sections 96 to 100. Sections 101 and 102, 8 perches each, were added.