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

Author: Cyclopedia Company Limited

Publication details: The Cyclopedia Company, Limited, 1905, Christchurch

Part of: The Cyclopedia of New Zealand

License: Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 New Zealand Licence

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Mr. Gilbert Crerar Matheson was born at Helmsdale, Sutherlandshire, in 1838, and came out to Otago by the ship “Pladda,” in 1863. On his arrival he was engaged as corresponding clerk by Messrs Dalgety, but subsequently entered into business on his own account. Mr. Matheson was elected to the Dunedin City Council in 1880, as a representative for South Ward. On the occasion of his leaving for a visit to the Old Country he resigned, and never afterwards sought re-election. He died on the 25th of April, 1898, leaving a widow and four sons