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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Mr. Joseph Williams , who is a member of the Oamaru Harbour Board, and served for some time on the Waitaki County Council, was born in Monmouthshire, England, in 1846. In 1871 he came to Port Chalmers, and settled in the Oamaru district. In August, 1899, Mr. Williams bought Tapui homestead, which comprises 8000 acres, 3800 being freehold and the balance leasehold reserves.