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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]

Fowler, Hilton

Fowler, Hilton, Farmer, Birmingham. Mr. Fowler (after whom the postal district of Fowlers is named, in order to distinguish it from Birmingham in England) was one of the earliest residents in Birmingham, and opened the first store in 1887, where he remained for two years. He then leased the fine property, consisting of 400 acres, situated within a mile of Birmingham township, from Mr. Lowes. This property is capable of carrying two-and-a-half sheep to the acre all the year round, besides grazing a number of horses and some eighty head of shorthorn cattle, thirty of which are dairy cows. Mr. Fowler is a large supplier to the local creamery, and owing to the well-bred stock he obtains a high percentage for his milk. The fine residence, which was erected in 1892, consists of a handsome building, replete with every convenience, situated near the roadside, and surrounded by ornamental trees, with a good orchard and neatly laid-out flower garden. A large woolshed and sheep dip, with all the necessary out-buildings are found on this well-appointed farm. Born in Scarborough, Yorkshire, in 1865, Mr. Fowler was privately educated, and came to the Colony on the death of his father in 1885, per s.s. “Ruapehu,” landing in Wellington. For two years Mr. Fowler was engaged in various occupations, principally acquiring his colonial experience in connection with farming. He was the first secretary of the Birmingham School Committee, and was instrumental in having the schoolhouse erected. Mr. Fowler has refrained from taking any part in public affairs. He was married in 1891 to the eldest daughter of Mr. Thomas Lowes, and has one child.