The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Otago & Southland Provincial Districts]
Bennett, Alfred
Bennett, Alfred , Settler, Island Cliff. Mr. Bennett was born in Kent, England, in 1850, and in his early years was employed at lime and cement works. In 1874 he came out to Port Chalmers by the ship “James Nicol Fleming,” and settled in the Oamaru district, where he has since resided with the exception of a year spent in Australia. He has found employment on various stations, and since 1897 has been engaged in general work on Mr. William Gardiner's station at Island Cliff.