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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Auckland Provincial District]

Mr. John Robertson

Mr. John Robertson is not only an Old Colonist, but also one of the oldest Volunteer officers in the Auckland district. He was born in Lanarkshire Scotland, in 1846, where he received his education and entered business in his native land. Shortly after attaining his majority he set sail for New Zealand, and on arrival established himself in the northern city. Having had some experience in the butchering and bacon-curing trades. Mr. Robertson was appointed inspector of city abattoirs, a position which he has filled to the satisfaction of the City Council and public since 1887. As a Volunteer, Captain Robertson commenced his career in 1871 by joining the Auckland Scottish Corps, which was disbanded eleven years later. In 1885, he assisted in the formation of the Newton Rifles, in which he received a commission as a lieutenant and was promoted to captain in 1887. In 1892, the corps amalgamated with the Auckland City Guards with the title of City Rifles, under the command of Captain Robertson. This corps, however, has since been disbanded. Though he has devoted a great deal of time and attention to the Volunteer service, Captain Robertson has not by any means neglected other public interests; he was for many years a member of the Grafton Road school committee, and in 1892 was president of the Auckland Caledonian Society, and now (1900) a member of its committee. He is also a trustee of the Auckland Rechabites, and is a leading member of St. David's Presbyterian church. Capt. Robertson has been a very busy man ever since his arrival in the Colony, and has the reputation, both in social and business circles, of being in all his various positions “the right man in the right place.”

Captain J. Robertson.

Captain J. Robertson.