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

Jamieson, Joseph

Jamieson, Joseph , Farmer, “Spring-side,” Tokarahi, Mr. Jamieson was born in Wigtonshire, Scotland, in 1853, and was brought up to a country life. He arrived at Port Chalmers in 1877 by the ship “Invercargill,” and for two years was at Mount Royal station, near Palmerston, and for a similar period at Tuapeka West. Mr. Jamieson was employed at Tokarahi for six years by Mr. McMaster, from whom he leased a block of land in 1887. On the opening of the settlement, he was fortunate in securing this property, which consists of 374 acres held under lease in perpetuity; he raises Clydesdale horses, cattle, sheep, and Yorkshire pigs. Mr. Jamieson served for three years as a member of the Island Cliff school committee.