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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Otago & Southland Provincial Districts]
Robertson, Miller
Robertson, Miller , Farmer, Sandymount. Mr. Robertson, who is the youngest son of the late Mr. William Robertson, was born in Perth, Scotland, and came to New Zealand with his parents in 1860, by the ship “Silistria.” As a boy he worked on his father's farm, and in 1886 went to Melbourne, where for twelve years he was engaged on the cable trams. On returning to New Zealand Mr. Robertson became manager of the Government lime kilns at Palmerston, but resigned after twelve months, and has since been engaged in dairy farming at Sandymount. He is a member of the Highcliff Road Board and the Portobello Agricultural and Pastoral Association, and he has served as a volunteer in the Portobello Rifles, the Bruce Rifles, and the City Guard Cadets. Mr. Robertson married a daughter of Mr. William Nunn, of Ballarat.