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. Alexander Balfour , the proprietor of Mansfield Park, was born in 1838, at Doune, South Perthshire, Scotland, where he was educated, and passed his early years on his father's farm. He emigrated to the Colony, in 1862, in the ship “Robert Henderson,” and engaged for a short time in farming pursuits, He then tried the diggings for a few months, but returned to the plough, taking up contracts successfully in company with his brother. Mr. Balfour is an enthusiasticbreeder of Clydesdale horses, among which may be mentioned “Lord Haddo,” winner of many championships, and “Bonnie Jean,” winner of three championships. Mr. Balfour has also gained a great number of first, second, and third prizes. He was married in 1876 to Margaret, relict of the late Mr. William Crawford. and daughter of the late Mr. Thomas Stuart, farmer, ballieward, Strathspey, Scotland.