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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]

Milne and Son

Milne and Son, Sheep and Cattle Farmers, Ngaturi, near Pahiatua. Bankers, Bank of New Zealand. Mr. Milne came to the Colony in 1860 from Aberdeen, Scotland, where he was born. He engaged for some time in farming at Rangiora, Canterbury, but as the low prices were against him he resolved to try his luck in the North Island, and took up a station in Hawkes Bay. After some years he sold out and came to Ngaturi, where he bought the present property of 900 acres. His son, Joseph Alexander, was born in Christchurch in 1861, and educated in Canterbury. He then entered into farming pursuits on his father's farm, and is now a partner in the firm. He has developed a talent for crayon and oil painting, and is considered a rising artist. In 1889 he took a trip to Europe, during the time of the Paris Exhibition, and, touring the different parts of the Continent, visited all the principal galleries, and gained considerable knowledge. Since returning to New Zealand he has received orders for the painting of pictures of Mr. J. Vile, of Pahiatua, and several others. In addition to his other talents he is a very fine scenic artist, and has painted the scenery for the new town hall at Ballance. He is a natural carpenter, and is not afraid to tackle work of any kind, several of the outbuildings at the farm being erected by his own hands. The garden surrounding the homestead is a perfect picture, everything being kept in excellent order. He is a member and secretary of the Ngaturi School Committee.

Mr. J. A. Milne.

Mr. J. A. Milne.

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Mr. A. D. Milne.

Mr. A. D. Milne.

Makuri Gorge.

Makuri Gorge.