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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Otago & Southland Provincial Districts]
Mr. Thomas Bird
Mr. Thomas Bird , one of the partners, is manager and clerk at the mill. He was born at Clifton in 1877, and educated at Otatara. Since he left school, practically his whole time has been spent at sawmill work, at various mills. In 1900, in partnership with the brothers who are in the present firm, he started a mill at Otatara, and on working out there opened the Seaward Moss mill. As an Oddfellow, Mr Bird is a member of the Royal St. George Lodge, Manchester Unity.