Of Dawson's Hotel, Reefton. Native of Leinster, Ireland. Arrived in Otago from Isle of Man in 1850 with his brother. Operated business in Abbeyleik House, Dunedin, as hotelkeepers. Moved to the West Coast and in 1872 with John Henderson operated as storekeepers in Broadway. In 1873 took possession of Slattery's Hotel in Reefton. See obituary - Grey River Argus, 14 Jul 1905, p 3.
Dawson, John, -1905
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Creator unknown :Sixteen mounted photographs showing various places events and groups
Date: 1890-1918
By: Mitchel Photo; Oakley, William Stanley, -1942; Sherlock, William Alfred, -1922; Sherlock, William, 1846-1910; Varley Brothers (Firm); Wrigglesworth and Binns (Firm)
Reference: PAColl-3380
Description: Photographs of Golden Downs; group at Dawson's Hotel,Reefton; decorated horse and cart; group portraits of army units, WWI; tree lined sreet scene; Christchurch gardens and band rotunda; Inangahua Brass Band, 1910; other brass bands; lodge members, Reefton; Reefton rugby club members Quantity: 16 b&w original photographic print(s) in one box.