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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Otago & Southland Provincial Districts]
Hille, George
Hille, George , Settler, Kurow. The subject of this notice is the fourth son of the late Mr. Christian Hille, after whom “Hilie's Siding” is named, and who was one of the earliest settlers in the district. Mr. George Hille owns 9,500 acres of land, capable at present of carrying one sheep to two acres; but by ploughing and surface sowing he expects to considerably improve its capacity in the near future. Though quite a young man, Mr. Hille has taken an active part in local politics; he contested the seat for the Otekaike riding of the Waitaki county at a recent election, and afterwards became secretary and treasurer of the Kurow school committee. In the North Otago Mounted Rifles he holds the rank of corporal, and takes an Interest in sporting matters as a member of the Kurow Jockey Club, vice-president of the Waitaki Collie Dog Club, and captain of the Waitaki Ramblers' Cycling Club.