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

Mr. Andrew Cunningham

Mr. Andrew Cunningham , Working Manager of the Wyndham Co-operative Dairy Factory, who is the eldest son of Mr Peter Cunningham, farmer, was born in 1872, at Leswalt, near Stranraer, Wigtonshire, Scotland. He received his education at the National School in his native town, and at Stranraer Academy. In 1892, he sailed for New Zealand by the s.s. “Coptic,” and arrived in Wellington, whenee he went on to Otago, ami learned the trade of cheese-making at the Stirling factory. Subsequently Mr Cunningham became manager of the following dairies; namely, Victoria, Ashhurst (North Island), Wainui, Akaroa, and Cheviot, and in 1896 was appointed to his present position. Mr Cunningham's record as a cheesemaker is a very good one, his motto being “Excelsior,” He is a member of the Wyndham Rifle Club, and of Lodge Mokoreta, No 63, New Zealand Constitution, of Free and Accepted Masons.