DODSON, JOSEPH REID (1813-90) came to Nelson from Australia in the brig Return (1854) and purchased an interest in a brewery, which he operated until his death. In 1858 he was elected to the board of works. He lived in England 1860-66. In 1874 he was elected first mayor of Nelson and he held that position again in 1877-81. He was a liberal supporter of all charities. Dodson died on 12 Oct 1890.

Cycl. NZ, v; The Colonist, 13 Oct 1890.

Reference: Volume 1, page 123

🌳 Further sources