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J.R. Cuthbertson, c.1870

 Item — Box: 1
Identifier: S27320001
J.R. Cuthbertson
J.R. Cuthbertson

Dates

  • c.1870

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Biographical / Historical

John Robert Cuthbertson, 1834 - 1882

Mayor 1876-1877

John Robert Cuthbertson was born in Glasgow in 1834 and came to New Zealand via Melbourne in July 1859. He was a run holder in the Waiau district and later settled in Invercargill where he was partner in the sale yards and agency firm of Macrorie and Cuthbertson. He was for a period the editor of the Southland Times. Served on the Southland Provincial Council and Member for Invercargill 1873 - 1875. Also a Member of first Bluff Harbour Board in 1877. He died on 9 October 1882 aged 48.

Source: Mayors of Invercargill, Invercargill City Council booklet, 2016

Extent

From the Record Group: 1 box(es) (Box 1)

Language of Materials

English

Existence and Location of Copies

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Physical Description

Sepia cabinet card.

Content notes

On reverse:

Photo of J. R. Cuthbertson 29/11/97.

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Repository Details

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