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

Murdoch, William

Murdoch, William , Accountant, Bridge Street Mataura. Mr Murdoch was born in Glasgow, Scotland, in 1854, and was brought up to mercantile life in his native city. He came to Port Chalmers, in 1882, by the ship, “Ravenscraig,” and found employment in Messrs Guthrie and Larnach's office, and subsequently at their large mill at Catlin's river. For nine years subsequently he was with Messrs McKay Brothers, at Roxburgh. On removing to Waikoikoi, he managed a store for Mr James Mair, of Tapanui, for seven years. In 1898, Mr Murdoch arrived in Mataura to wind up an estate, and afterwards entered the employment of Mr W. J. Irwin, with whom he continued till 1903, when he became accountant to Mr F. J. Sherwood. Mr Murdoch acts as agent in Mataura for the Victoria Insurance Company. He was for some time a member of the Roxburgh Licensing Committee, and served on the Roxburgh and Waikoikoi school committees. Mr Murdoch acted as organist of the Waikoikoi Presbyterian church, and occasionally lent his assistance while at Roxburgh. On leaving these places he received presentations from the residents. Mr Murdoch was married, in 1888, to a daughter of the late Mr Neil McKay, of Sutherlandshire, Scotland.

Gerstenkorn, photoMr. W. Murdoch.

Gerstenkorn, photo
Mr. W. Murdoch.