Dictionary of NZ Biography — Peter William Barlow

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Peter William Barlow

Peter William Barlow

BARLOW, PETER WILLIAM (1847-90) was the son of Peter William Barlow, F.R.S. Educated in England and trained as a civil engineer, he was employed on contracts in Turkey and Brazil and on the Tower subway in London. In 1883 he came with his family to New Zealand under engagement to a land company and settled at Matakohe. In 1888 he published under the title Kaipara an interesting volume of description and experiences. Barlow died in Apr 1890.

N.Z. Herald; Barlow, op. cit.

Reference: Volume 1, page 36

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Volume 1, page 36

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