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

Turfis, James

Turfis, James , Farmer, “Hazel Park,” Weston. Mr. Turfis was born in the Orkney Islands in 1858, and arrived in Port Chalmers in 1877, by the ship “Timaru.” He settled in the Oamaru district, worked for a time at Enfield, and was afterwards cropping in the district for fourteen years, and for three years on Mr. Gilchrist's property. In 1897 Mr. Turfis leased “Hazel Park,” which comprises 218 acres of land. Before coming to New Zealand, he served as a volunteer in the Orkney Artillery for six years; as a Freemason, he is attached to Lodge Oamaru Kilwinning. Mr. Turfis has also been a member of the Weston school committee. He was married, in 1897, to a daughter of Mr. John Taylor, of Oamaru.

Mahan and Muir, photo. Mr. J. Turfis.

Mahan and Muir, photo.
Mr. J. Turfis.