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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Nelson, Marlborough & Westland Provincial Districts]

Mr. John Downey

Mr. John Downey , Superintendent of the Seaview Asylum, Hokitika, has been connected with the institution since the year 1877, and was promoted to his present position on the 1st of April, 1904. Mr. Downey came to New Zealand in 1871. He subsequently settled on the West Coast, was employed as attendant at the Seaview Asylum, and became head attendant in 1885. Mrs Downey acts as matron of the Asylum.