The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Otago & Southland Provincial Districts]
Mr. Arthur Messent
Mr. Arthur Messent , Manager of the South Hillend Smithy, was born at Kyeburn, Otago, in 1879. He was educated at Wedderburn, learned his trade as a blacksmith at Blackstone Hill, and worked as a journeyman at Centre Bush for two years, at Wedderburn two years, and for a year at Ida Valley. Mr Messent was appointed to his present position in January, 1903.
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Mr. A. Messent.