The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Otago & Southland Provincial Districts]
Mr. John Common
Mr. John Common , who has been Manager of the Kurow Creamery since its establishment, was born in 1880, at Enfield, where he was educated and brought up to country life. In 1901 he entered the service of the North Otago Dairy Company, and was for some time relieving before being appointed manager at Kurow. As an Oddfellow Mr. Common is attached to Lodge Alfred at Oamaru.