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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Auckland Provincial District]

Shannon, William Joseph

Shannon, William Joseph, Farmer, Kaitaia. Mr. Shannon, who is a son of the late Mr. E. Shannon, was born in Kaitaia in 1861, and has spent all his life in the district. His farm consists of a freehold of 200 acers, formerly a raupo swamp, but now thoroughly drained and one of the best properties in the country. The breaking up of the ground proved the existence of good alluvial soil all over the farm. There are twenty head of cattle, five draught horses, and about 150 sheep, mostly crossbreds with some pure Lincoins and a few carefully selected stud sheep. He was first elected to the Mongonui County Council in 1884, and sat for many years as the representative of Kaitaia Riding. Mr. Shannon is a popular man and takes great interest in public affairs. He was for a number of years a member of the licensing committee for the Bay of Islands, a member of the agricultural society, vice-president of the acclimatisation society, and member of the North Auckland Hospital and Charitable Aid Board, representing the counties of Whangaroa and Mongonui.