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

Author: Cyclopedia Company Limited

Publication details: The Cyclopedia Company, Limited, 1905, Christchurch

Part of: The Cyclopedia of New Zealand

License: Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 New Zealand Licence

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Duff, John Alexander , Farmer, Centre Park, Tokarahi. Mr. Duff was born in Dunedin, in 1830, and was educated at Green Island. He was brought up to country life at Waihola, and afterwards started business as a butcher at Outram. After about fifteen years the business was taken over by his son, and Mr. Duff acquired “Centre Park.” This is a property of 431 acres held under a lease in perpetuity, and is worked as a mixed farm. During his residence at Outram, Mr. Duff took a prominent part in all matters affecting the welfare of the town; he served on the Town Board for most of the time, and also on the school committee. As a volunteer Mr. Duff served in the cadet corps. He was married, in 1875, to Miss Steele, of the North of Ireland, and has three sons and two daughters.