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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]

McGregor, Ewen

McGregor, Ewen, Farmer and Sawmiller, Orangopongo Sawmills, Mangaonoho. Bankers, Bank of Australasia. Born at Matarawa, near Wanganui, in 1861, and educated at Wanganui Grammar School, Mr. McGregor was brought up to pastoral pursuits. Settling in the Paraekaretu District in 1883, he acquired 7000 acres of land, which he afterwards sold to advantage. His holding at Orangopongo is 1000 acres, besides which he has 1000 acres of casehold, 4500 acres of which is in grass. On his station and at his mills, Mr. McGregor employs forty hands, producing 250,000 feet of sawn timber per month. He has stretched a cable over the Rangitikei River, by means of which timber can be brought across. A cage is run in connection with the cable, and this is placed at the disposal of the public without charge. In public life he has been a member of the local licensing committee since 1890.