The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Otago & Southland Provincial Districts]
Urquhart, William
Urquhart, William , Storekeeper, Dunback. Mr. Urquhart was born in Ross-shire, Scotland, in 1853, and was brought up to milling in his native country. Before coming to New Zealand in October, 1881, he was employed in the West Street Roller Mills, Glasgow, said to be the first roller mills in Scotland. He came to Otago under engagement to the late Mr. J. Runciman, of Green Island, and brought from Leeds for Mr. Runciman a complete roller plant, which was installed under his supervision. Mr. Urquhart worked the mill successfully for five years, and then leased the Glen Park Mill, at Palmerston. He is now (1904), in business as a storekeeper at Dunback. Mr. Urquhart was married, in 1885, to a daughter of the late Mr. T. Donaldson, head miller for Mr. J. F. White, of the Kettock Mills, Aberdeen, and has one son.
Mr. W. Urquhart.