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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]

Welford, John Nicholas

page 1119

Welford, John Nicholas, Farmer, Kingston Road, Shannon. Born in Marlborough, Mr. Welford was educated at Wellington College. After three years station life with his uncle, Mr. Alex. McBeth, of Marton, where he gained a good deal of experience, chiefly among sheep, Mr. Welford took up 640 acres in the Waituna district as a sheep run. Seven years later he sold out and removed to Shannon, purchasing 246 acres, which he now holds. At the time of the writer's visit Mr. Welford had only just taken possession, having some 500 sheep—chiefly Lincoln breeding ewes—on the property. The homestead, which was being enlarged and improved, and is surrounded by ornamental trees, is about four miles distant from Shannon. The subject of this sketch, who is a true lover of sport, and a prominent member of the Rangitikei Hunt Club, came to the front as a pedestrian some years ago, when he won the Feilding 100 yards flat race from scratch.