Mr. George Robertson , J. P., was born in Lanarkshire, Scotland, in 1845, and spent his early days at Killin, at the head of Loch Tay, in Perthshire. He left his native land In the ship “Helenslea” for Port Chalmers, and in 1867 settled in Southland. After following various occupations incidental to early colonial life, he bought land on the Jacob's River, and farmed it for several years. Mr. Robertson afterwards sold his farm and started as a storekeeper in Riverton, and still conducts the business. He was elected to the Borough Council, and filled the civic chair for two or three years with credit. Mr. Robertson is treasurer of the Riverton Presbyterian Church, and chairman of the Riverton school committee.