The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Otago & Southland Provincial Districts]
Mr. John Galt
Mr. John Galt was born in 1871, at Tuturau, where he attended school. He learned his trade at Mataura, and worked for eight years before entering into business. Mr Galt served six years on the Mataura Borough Council, two years on the Mataura school committee, and has been a member of the Mataura Rifle Club since 1902. In 1898, he was married to a daughter of the late Mr Duncan Macpherson, of Hokonui, and has three daughters.