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

Mr. Alexander Mccaughan

Mr. Alexander Mccaughan , the Proprietor, was born in 1860, at Ballycastle, County Antrim, Ireland, and was brought up on his father's farm. He came to New Zealand in 1883, and engaged in farm work, being employed for seven years on one farm. He then followed mining at Nenthorn, and later in the Wakatipu district, where he held a farm for a year. After a time spent in contracting, Mr McCaughan acquired the Garston Hotel in 1899, and is also proprietor of the local store. He is a member of the school committee, and also of the cemetery committee. Mr McCaughan was married, in 1896, to a daughter of Mr J. Shannassy, farmer, Limerick, Ireland, and has two sons.

Mr. And Mrs A. McCaughan.

Mr. And Mrs A. McCaughan.