The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Nelson, Marlborough & Westland Provincial Districts]
Mcartney, Robert
Mcartney, Robert,
Farmer, Dillon's Point, Blenheim. Mr. McArtney was born in Nelson, but removed to Blenheim when he was quite young After spending some time at various occupations, he settled down to the trade of a baker, at Grove Road, and
followed it for some years, before he took to farming at Dillon's Point. Mr. McArtney is referred to in another article as having been Mayor of Blenheim in the year 1900.