What does chiz mean in Molesworth?

What does chiz mean in Molesworth?

‘ The most important word in Molesworth’s vocabulary, on the other hand, is ‘chiz’: ‘a swiz or a swindle as any fule kno’; it’s also an expletive.

Who wrote down with school?

Geoffrey Willans
Down with Skool! A Guide to School Life for Tiny Pupils and Their Parents/Authors
About the Author Geoffrey Willans was born and educated in England and spent time not only as a tiny pupil but also as an extremely perceptive school-master. After active service during the Second World War he joined the BBC as a feature writer.

Who owns Molesworth?

the Crown
The Department of Conservation (DOC) is calling for public opinion about how New Zealand’s largest farm, Molesworth Station, should be managed. Molesworth Station is owned by the Crown and is designated a Recreation Reserve. It’s managed by DOC on behalf of the crown and Landcorp lease the property.

What region is Molesworth in?

Marlborough region
History of Molesworth: Molesworth, Marlborough region.

Who wrote Molesworth?

The Compleet Molesworth/Authors
Nigel Molesworth is a fictional character, the supposed author of a series of books about life in an English prep school named St Custard’s. The books were written by Geoffrey Willans, with cartoon illustrations by Ronald Searle.

What is the biggest farm in NZ?

Molesworth Station
Molesworth Station is a high country cattle station. It is located behind the Inland Kaikoura Mountain range in the South Island’s Marlborough District. It is New Zealand’s largest farm, at over 1,800 square kilometres (440,000 acres) and supports the country’s biggest herd of cattle.

What is the largest sheep station in New Zealand?

Molesworth Station, New Zealand’s largest farm, now administered by the Department of Conservation. Mt Nicholas Station, on the western shores of Lake Wakatipu is 40,000 hectares and runs 29,000 Merino sheep and 2,300 Hereford cattle.

How long is the Molesworth Road?

207 km
The Acheron Road is 207 km long, going from Blenheim to Hanmer Springs. The road is unsealed and suitable for two wheel drive cars. Vehicles towing trailers, caravans, buses or vehicles over 7 m long are not permitted.

How many sheep are on Molesworth Station?

Now owned by LandCorp, the Molesworth is a productive single unit comprising four runs, Molesworth, St Helens, Tarndale and Dillon, grouped under the Department of Conservation estate, and carrying around 10,500 Angus beef cattle, and 300 sheep.

How many cattle are Molesworth?

Cattle muster on Moleworth Station. The property runs 6000 cattle, mostly females.

What is the biggest station in NZ?

Molesworth Station is New Zealand’s largest high country station, covering almost half a million acres (185,000 hectares).