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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]
Brass, Peter
Brass, Peter, J.P., Farmer, “Highlands,” Raetihi, Born in the Orkney Islands, Mr. Brass in his early years followed farming pursuits, and came to New Zealand about 1866, settling in Southland and Otago, where he remained for some years. Coming to the North Island, he was engaged to manage a farm for Mr. Hazelden, on the Mangawhero River, and he subsequently bought a farm for himself in the vicinity. In 1888 Mr. Brass took up the Huikunui Run of 1200 acres, where he remained until 1895, when he sold out and purchased his present holding of 640 acres. Mr. Brass was the first Justice of the Peace appointed in the district.