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

Mr. Peter Heron Blackley

Mr. Peter Heron Blackley , sometime proprietor of the Railway Hotel, Wyndham, was a very old and much respected colonist. He was born in Kirkeudbright, Scotland, in 1828. At the age of twenty-five years, he emigrated to Victoria, and remained in that colony for nearly eleven years, chiefly engaged in mining pursuits. He then came to New Zealand, and was shortly after joined by his brother Walter, with whom he entered into business, and the partnership was dissolved only by the death of his brother. Messrs Blackley Brothers were page 1081 contractors to the boroughs of Dunedin and Oamaru for supplying asphalt for the construction of footpaths. They were also engaged in mining speculations at Pomahaka, McRae's Flat and the West Coast. They next bought an hotel at Palmerston South, which they carried on until the death of Mr Walter Blackley. Mr P. H. Blackley then removed to Balclutha, where he became the owner of the Criterion Hotel. About 1894, Mr Blackley leased the Railway Hotel, Wyndham, which he conducted until his death, on the 20th of December, 1896. He was a keen and skilful bowler, and was formerly a leading member of the Balclutha Bowling Club. He was also a prominent Freemason, and an office-bearer of Clutha Lodge. Mr Blackley was twice married; his first wife died, leaving one son, who pre-deceased him by some years; by his second wife he had several children, but only one son and one daughter survive him, the others dying in infancy. Mr Blackley was buried at Balclutha, and the funeral was attended by a large number of settlers and members of Lodge Mokoreta, Wyndham, who observed the customary Masonic rites.

The Late Mr. P. H. Blackley.

The Late Mr. P. H. Blackley.