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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Otago & Southland Provincial Districts]
Mr. William Hart
Mr. William Hart , who was for many years the Treasurer of Court Pride of Oamaru, A.O.F., and represented the Court at several district meetings of the Order, was born in 1863, in Sunderland, England, where he was educated. He arrived at the Bluff, by the ship “Adamant,” in 1875, and settled at Kaitangata with his parents. Two years later he removed to Oamaru, and became the first apprentice in the “Mail” office, in which he was employed, until 1899, when he bought the “Hastings Standard” in Hawke's Bay. Mr. Hart has long been identified with the breeding of poultry, and was connected with the Oamaru society from its inception till he left that town. For about six years he acted as secretary; subsequently he became vicepresident. He was one of the judges at Timaru for thirteen years. After settling in Hawke's Bay, he was instrumental in establishing the Hastings Poultry and Pigeon Society. He is recognised as a capital judge, and his services have been in request at the Oamaru, Timaru, Dunedin, Milton, Napier, Hastings, and other shows. He has been a member of the Independent Order of Good Templars since 1882, and has passed through all the chairs. In connection with the Wesleyan church, he held office in Oamaru as a trustee and steward, and has acted in the same capacity in Hastings. Mr. Hart was married, in 1884, to a daughter of Mr. J. Currie, of Oamaru, and has four daughters.
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Mr. W. Hart.