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Robert Williams

Robert Williams

Robert Williams was a saddler who became the first mayor of Masterton in 1877, when the town achieved borough status. This was possible once a locality had reached 1,000 people.

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Jock Phillips. 'Country towns', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 27-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/country-towns/4/5