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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]
Murray, John Hammond
Murray, John Hammond,
Sheepfarmer, Waituna. Mr. Murray's property is situate in the Waituna Valley, and is an extensive and valuable lease and freehold estate, consisting of 1226 freehold and 1100 leasehold of first-class sheep-grazing country. A flock of 6000 Lincoln sheep and 200 head of mixed cattle constitute the stock now running on the estate. The Waituna River runs through the property. At the time of writing (1896) a large woolshed was in course of erection, besides numerous and extensive alterations in the farm buildings. In front of the homestead, which is a nine-roomed house, is nearly an acre of fine orchard in good condition. The property was originally in the possession of Mr. Murray, senior, who has since retired to Marton, and his son carries on the station. The subject of this sketch was born in Wanganui in 1866, and received
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his education at the Wanganui Academy and Wanganui Collegiate School. He assisted his father in the general storekeeping line, and remained with him for some time. He takes a keen and practical interest in his district, and is always willing and anxious to further its interests in every way he possibly can. He has acted as one of the trustees for the cemetery, and has several times been asked to become warden of the Otamakapua Block, on which he has a good farm. He was for many years secretary of the President Garfield Lodge in Wanganui, and was an enthusiastic member of the Rifle Association. He takes delight in hunting, and follows the hounds with the Rangitikei Club, of which he is a member.