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

Allan, Robert

Allan, Robert , Farmer, “Fernieside,” Weston. Mr. Allan was born in Linlithgowshire, Scotland, on the 17th of September, 1835. His forefathers having been farmers, he was brought up to country pursuits, but afterwards served an apprenticeship for five years as a carpenter. In 1858 he arrived in Port Chalmers by the ship “Strathfieldsaye,” from the Clyde, and after a short time in Dunedin and Waikouaiti respectively, he went to Otepopo, under engagement to build a woolshed. On the last day of 1858, he arrived in Oamaru, and commenced working at his trade. Subsequently, he was employed page 474 at Papakaio, and at Otekaike station. Mr. Allan built the first house in the district, in the year 1859, for Dr. King. In 1861 he bought part of his land at Weston, and three years later built the first portion of his homestead, where he has since resided. He is a director of the Waiareka Dairy Factory. “Fernieside” is a valuable property, and consists of 160 acres of freehold. Mr. Allan was married, in 1864, to a daughter of the late Mr. John Gray, of Linlithgowshire, and has had three sons and three daughters, of whom one son and two daughters are dead. Mrs Allan was a passenger to Port Chalmers by the ship “Mataura” in 1863.

Mahan and Muir, photo. Mr. and Mrs R. Allan and Son.

Mahan and Muir, photo.
Mr. and Mrs R. Allan and Son.