BARNES, JOHN (1817-89) was born at Stockport, Lancashire, and came to Otago in the Nourmahal (1858). For many years he was in business as a carter and contractor, carrying to Tokomairiro and to the goldfields at Lindis and Tuapeka, and undertaking many public works contracts, such as the Rattray Street, Stuart Street and Pelichet Bay jetties. In 1863-66 he was a member of the town board, and in 1866-67, 1870-74 and 1879-85 of the City Council, from which he resigned twice to become inspector of works. He was mayor of Dunedin in 1885 and a member of the harbour board (1883-88). Barnes died on 18 Nov 1889.

Cycl. NZ, iv; Otago Daily Times, 19 Nov 1889.

Reference: Volume 1, page 36

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