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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]

Railway Hotel

Railway Hotel (John McDuff, proprietor), Waitotara. Mr. McDuff, the genial host of the Railway Hotel, was for many years in business in Wanganui as a coachbuilder, prior to taking over the above hostelry. Born in Adelaide, South Australia, he was apprenticed to the trade with Mr. Perrott, of Geelong. Mr. McDuff had a business experience in Ballarat, Sandhurst, and Castlemaine. After spending a short time in Melbourne he came to New Zealand, and was in business in Masterton, but settled in Wanganni about 1880. Since starting in his new sphere Mr. McDuff is being well patronisal.