The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Otago & Southland Provincial Districts]
Mr. James Wilson
Mr. James Wilson was elected in 1870 to the City Council. as a representative of Leith Ward, but he retired on the 1st of August, in the same year. He was a well known brewer in Dunedin, and built the Wellpark brewery, on the Water of Leith, which he carried on for many years. Mr. Wilson took a very great interest in horticulture and horticultural societies.