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

Rogers, John

Rogers, John , Settler, Reed Street, Oamaru. Mr. Rogers was born in 1844, in Morayshire, Scotland, and was brought out to Victoria by his parents in 1848. His father was a shepherd on the Chirnside station, on which Mr. Rogers was brought up. On the outbreak of the diggings in Victoria, he went to Bendigo, and was goldmining for about thirteen years. In 1866 he arrived in Hokitika, Westland; was connected with the Coast till September, 1889, and had considerable experience in sluicing and other methods of mining. During part of that time Mr. Rogers was a member of the Ross Hospital Committee. On removing to Canterbury he took charge of the Hanmer Springs Sanatorium for the Government, and held the position until he retired in 1903. On leaving the district he was presented with a piece of silver plate, and with a gold watch and chain, in recognition of his services during his years of management. Mr. Rogers settled in Oamaru on leaving Hanmer.

Mr. J. Rogers.

Mr. J. Rogers.