(35) MacGibbon's accomodation house, Mataura, c.1870
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Identifier: S27520001_035
MacGibbon's accomodation house, Mataura
Scope and Contents
West side of Mataura River, immediately north of the Mataura Falls.
Dates
- c.1870
Conditions Governing Use
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Biographical / Historical
John [1809-1892] and Jane MacGibbon [1818-1901], from Glasgow, were the first European settlers to set up residence in the Mataura district in 1858. John accepted a government contract to operate a ferry service across the dangerous Mataura River, along with a hostelry for travellers. Consisting of a two-storied, wooden house with stables, the accommodation was located north of the Freezing Works site, on the west side of the river, at a ford just above the Falls. The MacGibbons charged six pence for any person crossing, with an additional 1 penny per horse.
In 1866, the accommodation was bought by James Pollock, then later by Hugh Cameron.
SOURCES: “PIONEER RECOLLECTIONS III” BY HERRIES BEATTIE, REF: LC 993.97 BEA; “GOING ABROAD: THE MACGIBBON FAMILY AND OTHER EARLY SCOTTISH EMIGRANTS TO OTAGO AND SOUTHLAND”, LC REF: 929.2 MCG
SOURCES: “PIONEER RECOLLECTIONS III” BY HERRIES BEATTIE, REF: LC 993.97 BEA; “GOING ABROAD: THE MACGIBBON FAMILY AND OTHER EARLY SCOTTISH EMIGRANTS TO OTAGO AND SOUTHLAND”, LC REF: 929.2 MCG
Extent
From the Item: 1 Volumes
Language of Materials
From the Item: English
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Physical Description
Black and white, gelatin silver photographic print.
Dimensions
H 99mm x W 199mm
Album Caption
35. McGibbon's accomodation house, Mataura.
Repository Details
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