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

Settlers, Farmers, Etc

Settlers, Farmers, Etc.

Buckley, St. John Mclean , Mr. Buckley was born at Waikakahi in 1869, and educated privately in England and at Oxford University. He returned to the Colony in 1891, and afterwards resided with his uncle, the late Mr. John McLean, at Redcastle, Oamaru. Mr. Buckley has held office as president of the Cycling, Coursing, Gymnastic and Tennis Clubs, and has been connected with various other local societies in North Otago.

Calder, George , Farmer, Fern Hill, Oamaru. Mr. Calder's property consists of 330 acres of freehold, and is worked as a sheep and cattle farm. The proprietor was born, in 1868, in Oamaru, and went to school at North East Valley, Dunedin. He was brought up to country pursuits by his father, Mr. James Calder, who died in 1890. Since that year, Mr. Calder has farmed on his own account at Fern Hill. His principle line is half-bred and cross-bred sheep, and he raises a considerable number of fat lambs every year. Mr. Calder is a member of the Endeavour Lodge of Druids.

Mahan and Muir, photo. Mr. G. Calder.

Mahan and Muir, photo.
Mr. G. Calder.

Campbell, George , Farmer, Cape Wanbrow, Oamaru. Mr. Campbell was born at Pictu, in the county of Colcester, in Lower Canada, in 1821. He became a ship's carpenter by trade, went to sea as a youth, and had many years' experience, both afloat and ashore. He landed in Victoria in 1851, and had slaughter-yards at Lamplow, Pleasant Point, and Ararat. In 1862 he landed in Otago, and spent about a year at Gabriel's Gully. For five years subsequently he was lightering in Dunedin harbour, and afterwards at Kakanui for a similar period. For about seventeen years he went to sea in his own vessel. Mr. Campbell has always taken considerable interest in mining, and still has a mine at Maerewhenua. As a farmer he owns 600 acres of freehold in the same district, but the land is now leased to a tenant. In 1896 Mr. Campbell bought 350 acres at Cape Wanbrow, but has sold 150 acres, and retains the remainder. He also owns 700 acres of freehold near Owhaka. He owned the Kakanui Hotel for three years. Mr. Campbell was married, in 1896, to Mrs Muldrew, of Maheno, and has one daughter.

Mahan and Muir, photo. Mr. G. Campbell.

Mahan and Muir, photo.
Mr. G. Campbell.

Concher, William , Settler, Oamaru. Mr. Concher was born in Kircudbrightshire, Scotland, in 1851. After leaving school he served his apprenticeship as a carpenter and joiner for five years, and subsequently worked at his trade for four years in Manchester, and for two years in Liverpcol. In 1876 Mr. Concher arrived in Port Chalmers by the ship “Invercargill,” and found employment at his trade in Dunedin until he removed to Oamaru in 1886, when he took the position of head joiner in Messrs McCallum and Co.'s mill. Mr. Concher served in the Kircudbrightshire volunteers for four years. He was married, in 1885, to a daughter of the late Mr. James Wilson, sometime of Edinburgh, and latterly of Dunedin.

Gillies, John , Settler, Thames Street, Oamaru. Mr. Gillies was born in Paisley, Scotland, in 1845, and accompanied his parents to Port Chalmers in the ship “Philip Laing,” in 1848. He went to school in Dunedin page 552 and was afterwards employed in Messrs Anderson and Moate's mill for about fifteen years. For some time afterwards he had experience on the diggings, and was also engaged in driving on the roads. In 1886 he removed to the Oamaru district, and was employed at Messrs Anderson and Co's Kakanui mill, where he rose to the position of manager. Subsequently Mr. Gillies became storeman in Messrs Mill Bros.' store for two years and a half; afterwards he joined the firm of Ireland and Co. as head storeman, and has continued in that position for many years. As a volunteer he served in the Anderson's Bay Navals, subsequently in the Dunedin Navals for about six years, and, later, in the Oamaru Artillery and Oamaru Rifles; and has served altogether about twenty years as a volunteer. For a short time Mr. Gillies was a member of the Maheno school committee. He was married, in 1871, to a daughter of the late Mr. John Burn, of Greenock, Scotland, and has four sons and three daughters.

Orr, John , Settler, Newborough, Oamaru. Mr. Orr was born in the parish of Shotts, Lanarkshire, Scotland, in 1841, and was brought up to country life by his father, who was a farmer. He arrived in Port Chalmers by the ship “Gala.” in 1860, and found employment at East Taieri for a few months. On the outbreak of the goldfields he was attracted thither, and soon afterwards commenced carting to the diggings in Otago, and afterwards on the West Coast. In 1878 he settled in the Oamaru district, and had land at White Rocks. He made periodical trips on the roads to Central Otago, and afterwards owned and worked a threshing mill for a number of years. A severe explosion in connection with his mill at Waiareka nearly terminated fatally, whereupon Mr. Orr gave up that line of life, and removed to Otiake, where he farmed for about seven years. He then purchased Messrs Herbert and Wright's business at Kurow, and engaged in storekeeping till 1889, when he sold the business. About thirteen years later he re-purchased the business, and after realising the stock he leased the premises to Mr. Brooks, who still conducts the store. In the early days Mr. Orr was a member of the Order of Oddfellows.

Rogers, John , Settler, Reed Street, Oamaru. Mr. Rogers was born in 1844, in Morayshire, Scotland, and was brought out to Victoria by his parents in 1848. His father was a shepherd on the Chirnside station, on which Mr. Rogers was brought up. On the outbreak of the diggings in Victoria, he went to Bendigo, and was goldmining for about thirteen years. In 1866 he arrived in Hokitika, Westland; was connected with the Coast till September, 1889, and had considerable experience in sluicing and other methods of mining. During part of that time Mr. Rogers was a member of the Ross Hospital Committee. On removing to Canterbury he took charge of the Hanmer Springs Sanatorium for the Government, and held the position until he retired in 1903. On leaving the district he was presented with a piece of silver plate, and with a gold watch and chain, in recognition of his services during his years of management. Mr. Rogers settled in Oamaru on leaving Hanmer.

Mr. J. Rogers.

Mr. J. Rogers.