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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Canterbury Provincial District]

Timaru

Timaru.

Mr. F. Oakley Archer. Page 971. Mr. Archer left Timaru for Melbourne on the 28th of August, 1903.

Mr. Philip Bouverie Luxmore. Page 1024. Mrs Luxmore died on the 9th of August, 1903, in her seventieth year.

Mr. Alfred Frederick Pigeon, son of Mr. A. Pigeon, was born at Addington in 1858, and was educated at Christ's College, Christchurch. He was brought up to farming on his father's farm, and worked with his father on the Meadowbank estate. This estate he subsequently managed on the retirement of his father, and in 1898 sold it to Mr. Bassett. He then bought his beautiful residence, “Roslyn,” near Timaru, where he now lives. Mr. Pigeon also owns a threshing mill, which is worked chiefly throghout the St. Andrews district. In sporting and athletic matters he takes a keen interest. He is a member of the South Canterbury Jockey Club, and of several athletic clubs; and is the holder of several cups and trophies won in athletic contests. Mr. Pigeon is a great lover of birds and animals, and on his well-appointed grounds at “Roslyn” he has kangaroos, peacocks, pheasants, game birds, doves, etc.

Mr. A. F. Pigeon's Residence.

Mr. A. F. Pigeon's Residence.