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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Auckland Provincial District]

McElwain, George

McElwain, George, Family Butcher, corner of Nixon Street, and the Great North Road, Auckland. Bankers, Bank of New Zealand. This business was established in 1888 by the present proprietor. The premises consist of a two-storey wooden building, well adapted in every respect for Mr. McElwain's business. Mr. McElwain is a cash purchaser of live stock in the open markets, and has of late considerably increased his business connection. He was born in the South of Ireland in 1855, and followed farming on his father's land. In 1877 he came to Auckland with his wife and child, by the ship “Oxford,” and settled in Mangapai, where he successfully carried on farming for nearly six years. He, however, removed into Auckland, where his family could have the advantage of a better education. Whilst at Mangapai he devoted the greater part of his time to the breeding and rearing of stock, chiefly suitable for the trade. Mr. McElwain is an Oddfellow, and takes great interest in all outdoor sports. In his younger days he played as a three-quarter in the football field, but he now devotes whatever leisure time he possesses to shooting and fishing. He is married to a daughter of Captain Patterson.