John Barr, 1809–1889
Arriving in Otago in 1852, John Barr became a poet of local renown. His verse expresses a strong Scottish identity, both in its language and its themes.
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Alexander Bathgate, 1845–1930
After coming to New Zealand with his large family in 1863, Alexander Bathgate made his living as a lawyer and businessman, but his real passions were conservation and writing.
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Laura May Cook Ingram, 1912–1994
The daughter of a Scot, Laura Ingram made her local mark as an energetic and dedicated teacher. Proud of her Scottish heritage, she served as drum major of the Motueka Ladies’ Highland Pipe Band.
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Jessie Mackay, 1864–1938
The daughter of Scottish parents, Jessie Mackay earned her living as a teacher and journalist, but made her lasting mark as the writer of poetry in which her Scottish heritage is strong.
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