JOHN McKELLAR (d. 1883) was a well known racing owner and a patron of coursing, and introduced fallow deer into the Tapanui district. He had a store and auctioneering business in Tapanui and was the first mayor of the borough (1876). Two years later he bought the Brooksdale stallion from his father-in-law, W. Pinkerton (q.v.).

Roberts, Southland; Col. Gent.; Beattie; Tapanui; Otago Daily Times, 4 Aug, 4 Oct 1892.

Reference: Volume 2, page 14

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