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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Otago & Southland Provincial Districts]

Mr. David Christie

Mr. David Christie is a son of the late Mr. James Christie, who came out to Otago in the ship “Statley” in the year 1854. He and his brother, Mr. W. L. Christie, are owners of the well known coal-mines at Saddle Hill, near Dunedin. Mr. Christie was for many years an enthusiastic volunteer, and was for upwards of twenty years a prominent member of the East Taieri Rifles, from which he retired with the rank of lieutenant. He held the Rifle Championship of New Zealand in 1866, when he won the Champion Belt and a money prize of 100. His total winnings for twenty years in his various shooting competitions amounted to 330 in cash, and he also won prizes in cups and medals valued at over 100. Mr. Christie has also been well known in racing circles, and won the Grand National at Christchurch in 1882, with his horse “Katerfelto.”