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Elm Grove, Riverside, Mosgiel - Residence of William Kirkland
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Description"Elm Grove" Riverside, Mosgiel - Some of the farm buildings -John Kirkland arrived in New Zealand in 1849 with his small son William on the "Mooltan". His wife and daughter died of cholera on the voyage. Later his son William created a model dairy farm and further generations continue to farm this property.Elm Grove is on the banks of the Taieri River, the land originally being part of a large swamp. This was gradually drained and added to until it reached 500 - 600 acres. John Kirkland died June, 1900 age 86 years. 
DateBetween 1st January 1870 and 31st December 1880Geo location[1]
DateBetween 1st January 1870 and 31st December 1880Geo location[1] Relates to
John KirklandPlace"Elmgrove" property, Riverside, Taieri Plains, New Zealand
Place"Elmgrove" property, Riverside, Taieri Plains, New ZealandContributors
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Elm Grove, Riverside, Mosgiel - Residence of William Kirkland (Between 1st January 1870 and 31st December 1880). Dunedin Public Libraries, accessed 13/10/2026, https://dunedin.recollect.co.nz/nodes/view/202131