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

Sim, Alexander

Sim, Alexander , Sheepfarmer, “Tullymett,” Herbert. Mr. Sim's estate is situated on elevated ground overlooking the Otepopo district, and consists of over 1100 acres of freehold land. The proprietor was born in the parish of Caputh, Perthshire, Scotland, on the 20th of November, 1825, and landed at Port Chalmers from the “Jura” in September, 1858. Mr. Sim, who has been connected with Otepopo since January, 1860, spent the first twenty-five years of his life in New Zealand in station work. He acquired his present property in 1884. Mr. Sim was married on the 22nd of April, 1852, to a daughter of the late Mr. John Campbell, of Tullymett, parish of Logieran, Perthshire, Scotland. Mrs. Sim died on the 5th of November, 1897, and there are two sons and one daughter.

Mr. A. Sim.

Mr. A. Sim.