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

Mr. John Church

Mr. John Church , Secretary of the Oamaru Hospital Contributors, was born in Roxburghshire, Scotland, in 1821, and finished his education at the Edinburgh University. Mr. Church was brought up as a farmer; and before coming to the Colonies he had the management of properties in Scotland, and in the North of England, and in Warwickshire, successively. In 1852 he emigrated to Victoria, but soon after went to Tasmania, where he remained about nine years and had the management of farms and the charge of a flourmill, and afterwards of a starch and vinegar factory. In 1863 he settled in Dunedin, and three years later he became editor of the “Bruce Herald.” In 1869 Mr. Church took a similar position on the “Bruce Standard,” which he conducted till becoming editor of the “Oamaru Times in 1872. Shertly afterwards he was appointed accountant to Mr. Henry Connell, with whom he remained for three years. During his residence in Milton, Mr. Church founded the Tokomairiro Farmers' Club, of which he was secretary for five years. He has held the position of secretary of the North Otago Agricultural and Pastoral Association since 1872, and is recognised as the oldest secretary in the Colony. He has managed the finances of the local hospital since 1874, and was long connected with school committees and other public offices in Oamaru. Mr. Church was married in 1855 to a daughter of Dr. T. Brownell, of Tasmania, and has five sons and six daughters surviving.

Mr. J. Church.

Mr. J. Church.