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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Otago & Southland Provincial Districts]

Mr. Frederick Arthur Williams

Mr. Frederick Arthur Williams , formerly Engine Driver in the employment of the Shag Point Colliery Company, is a son of Mr. W. H. Williams, Crown Lands Ranger in South Canterbury. He was born at One-hunga, Auckland, in 1870, and educated at Shag Point and at Waitaki High School. In 1883 he entered the service of the Company, page 453 became, driver five years later, and continued to perform the duties of that respensible position till 1897, when he went to Barewood and engaged in engine-driving, but returned to Shag Point and was re-appointed in January, 1899. Mr. Williams was married, in 1893, to a daughter of the late Mr. W. Walker, of Palmerston, Otago.