The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Otago & Southland Provincial Districts]
The Hon. J. Rolland
The Hon. J. Rolland was called to the Legislative Council in 1865, and was a member for one year. Mr. Rolland was a retired Edinburgh lawyer, who arrived by the ship “Alpine” in 1859. He took up land in the Clutha district, and subsequently owned a large sheep run at Blacksotne Hill, which he afterwards made over to his sons.
The Late Hon. J. Rolland.