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. John Mainland , Chairman of the Oamaru Hospital Contributors, was born in Lerwick, Shetland lsles, in 1835. He was brought up as a builder and contractor and arrived in Port Chalmers, in 1858, by the ship “Three Bells.” About the end of the following year, he settled in Oamaru, where he has since been engaged in connection with his trade, either as employee or employer. From 1872 to 1886 Mr. Mainland served as president of the hospital board, and on the establishment of the present body, he was presented with an illuminated address in recognition of his services. Subsequently he became chairman of the new institution.