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1961 W. G. A. Young

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DescriptionW. G. A. Young (1926-28).

Before coming to Lincoln to take his Diploma in 1926- 28 he had attended John McGlashan College in Dunedin. He showed his ability as a rifle shot by gaining many of the school's prizes in this field. He turned to deer stalking and shooting other high country game with great success. Later Alan proved to be a keen fisherman and was also very adept at shooting quail and Chuckor-a sport which cost him the sight of one eye. He was also actively interested in tennis and golf.

Soon after leaving the College, he worked on "Wilden" estate at Heriot. The estate was subdivided by the Crown in 1930 and he stayed with his father who had taken one of the subdivisions. On his father's death the property was sold and he managed farms for a period before buying an irrigation farm at Tarras. This was in poor order but under his capable management the carrying capacity was considerably increased and the farm improved out of all recognition.

Alan Young was never one to seek office but he played a very full part in local affairs in Tarras. Quietly and efficiently he served on the School Committee, the Rabbit Board and Federated Farmers and by his example encouraged others to help the community as he had done for so long. While his friendship was not lightly given he proved a loyal and steadfast friend to many who gained his confidence.

He married Helen Hayes and leaves a son of 19 and two younger daughters on the farm which Mrs Young intends to continue to farm.

After a long illness Alan Young passed away in February of this year. (1961 Canterbury Agricultural College p84)PersonW. G. A. YoungOrganisationCanterbury Agricultural CollegeDate1961KeywordsJohn McGlashan CollegeCollege studentsVersionScanned imageItem Reference0004174Filename1961 W G A Young

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