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. Peter Cussen , Engine-driver and machinist at Watson and Harrington's sawmill, is a son of Mr Michael Cussen, ganger on the Orepuki line. He was born at Riverton in 1882, educated at Pahia, and followed farm work for some years. In 1901 he started work at the sawmills, and afterwarde took to engine-driving. He holds a second-class competency certificate for stationary engines. Mr Cussen is a member of Lodge Wallace, Independent Order of Oddfellows, American Constitution.