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

Mr. John Barnes

Mr. John Barnes was born in Stockpert, Lancashire, England, in 1817, and arrived at Port Chalmers, by the ship “Nourmahal,” in 1858. He entered into business in Dunedin as a carter and contractor, was engaged for some time in carrying goods to Tokomairiro, the Lindis, and Tuapeka diggings; and afterwards carried out, amongst other contracts, the construction of the Rattray Street, Stuart Street, and the Pelichet Bay Jetties, and a portion of the Port Chalmers railway. In 1863 he was Town Board, and retained his seat till the dissolution of the Board in 1865. In August of the following year he was elected a member of the City Council, and in 1867 was appointed inspector of works. He again entered the council in 1870, and four years later resumed the position of insepector of works. In 1879 he was once more elected to the City Council, and retained his seat until 1885, when he was elected Mayor of the city. In November, 1883, Mr. Barnes was elected a member of the Harbour Board, and continued to represent the city on that body until 1888, when he retired from public life. He died in 1889, from injuries received by a fall from a horse at Milton. Mr. Barnes left a widow, since dead, two sons, and one daughter.