WEBSTER, GEORGE MURRAY (1818-78) was a medical practitioner, but did not practice after his arrival in New Zealand in the late 1860s. He took up land in north Otago, imported some of the best Romney marsh sheep into New Zealand, did much to promote agricultural and pastoral interests, and was also interested in racing. He was a member of the Oamaru dock trust (1871) and represented Oamaru Country district in the Provincial Council (1871-75) and was a member of the executive in the last year. Webster was a deputy inspector-general of hospitals. He died on 11 Nov 1878. (See J. LITTLE)

Fulton, 215-6; North Otago Times, 12 Nov 1878.

Reference: Volume 2, page 241

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