The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Otago & Southland Provincial Districts]
Mr. John Mccubbin
Mr. John Mccubbin , Senior Partner of the firm, was born in Dunedin in 1866, and was educated at Milton. He learned his trade with the late Mr George E. Charlton, butcher and storekeeper, at Waitati, where he was for ten years employed also by Mr Kilpatrick, and subsequently carried on business as a butcher at Seacliff. On removing to Invercargill, Mr McCubbin worked at his calling for five years, and for a like period managed the business for Mr Irwin, before joining his partner in its purchase.