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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Otago & Southland Provincial Districts]
Arthur, William
Arthur, William , Blacksmith, Te Tua. Mr Arthur was born at Elderslie, near Oamaru, in 1875, and was educated at Winton, Invercargill, Limestone Plains and Drummond. He learned his business at Invercargill with his father, Mr J. W. Arthur, and in 1893, removed to the Te Tua district, where he engaged in farming and Contracting for about eight years. In 1903, however, he sold his farm, and established his present business. Mr Arthut was married, on the 14th of August 1899, to a daughter of Mr Henry McQuillian, of Te Tua. and has one son.