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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Otago & Southland Provincial Districts]
Campbell, George
Campbell, George , Farmer, Cape Wanbrow, Oamaru. Mr. Campbell was born at Pictu, in the county of Colcester, in Lower Canada, in 1821. He became a ship's carpenter by trade, went to sea as a youth, and had many years' experience, both afloat and ashore. He landed in Victoria in 1851, and had slaughter-yards at Lamplow, Pleasant Point, and Ararat. In 1862 he landed in Otago, and spent about a year at Gabriel's Gully. For five years subsequently he was lightering in Dunedin harbour, and afterwards at Kakanui for a similar period. For about seventeen years he went to sea in his own vessel. Mr. Campbell has always taken considerable interest in mining, and still has a mine at Maerewhenua. As a farmer he owns 600 acres of freehold in the same district, but the land is now leased to a tenant. In 1896 Mr. Campbell bought 350 acres at Cape Wanbrow, but has sold 150 acres, and retains the remainder. He also owns 700 acres of freehold near Owhaka. He owned the Kakanui Hotel for three years. Mr. Campbell was married, in 1896, to Mrs Muldrew, of Maheno, and has one daughter.
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Mr. G. Campbell.