1970 Martin James Meehan - Obituary

Martin James Meehan (1910-12).

Martin Meehan, chairman of directors of James Meehan & Sons Ltd., Timaru, died on May 6th. Throughout his life he retained a close interest in the College where he had completed the diploma course in 1912. He had also been an outstanding rugby player, both at the College and later in the Waimate district where he farmed. He had also been prominent in racing administration and had owned several notable gallopers.

He was a former president of the Waimate Racing Club, committee member, and steward for a number of years, and had also been a Waimate Racecourse trustee.

He raced horses in New Zealand and Australia. Perhaps his most well-known galloper was Immediate which created the distinction of winning a race twice at the same meeting on the same day at Rosehill, Australia. The particular race had been declared "no race" after being won by Immediate, and was r e-run with the same horse winning again.

Other well-performed gallopers belonging to Mr Meehan, included Josudi, Jenama, and As Required. The latter horse went on to win the New Zealand Grand National after being sold to the late Mr J. Simmons.

He is survived by his wife, three daughters and one son. The mercantile firm in Timaru of which he was chairman was founded by his father and is now managed by L. Earl (35-36). Source: 1970 Lincoln College Magazine, p56.