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

Hughes, Ormond

page 623
Hughes, Ormond . Miner, Cambrian. Mr. Hughes, who was born at St. Bathans in 1866, was brought up as a gold-miner, and followed that calling till he bought the Welshman's
Mr. O. Hughes.

Mr. O. Hughes.

Gully coalmine in 1896. He afterwards sold the coalmine to Mr. James McGuckin, and now (1904) follows goldmining in the district. As a Freemason he is attached to Lodge Ida, 97, N.Z.C., and in the Oddfellows' Order he is a Past Grand of the United Brothers Lodge. In connection with the coal mine. Mr Hughes discovered a deposit of oil-bearing shale, which gives a mineral oil in payable quantities.