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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Auckland Provincial District]

Palmer, John

page 564

Palmer, John, Farmer, Whananaki, Mr. Palmer was born on the Great Barrier in 1843 and is a son of late Mr. James Palmer, the well-known ship builder of that island. On his mother's side the family inherited several large blocks of land, which are now supervised by Mr. Palmer. He removed to Whananaki in 1890 to manage a fine property there of 400 acres. Besides that, Mr. Palmer has a considerable interest in other blocks containing valuable growths of the finest kauri timber, and runs a large number of cattle both at the Barrier and Whananaki. Mr. Palmer is married and has three sons and five daughters.