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

Gillespie, John Reid

Gillespie, John Reid , Farmer and Contractor, Waikaia. Mr Gillespie was born in 1874, at Inchclutha, Otago, was educated at Knapdale, and brought up to country life at Chatton. His father died in 1895, and Mr Gillespie carried on the farm on behalf of his mother till 1903, when he took up his present property of 295 acres of School Commissioners' land at Waikaia. In addition to farming, Mr Gillespie is also a contractor for carting coal to the gold dredges.