It is with much regret that we announce, to-day, the death of Mr John Robertson, of Bannockburn. He was one of our oldest settlers, having arrived and settled here in 1862. For the most part of the time since then, he was settled at the Kawarau Gorge, identified himself with everything calculated to advance the social condition of the district. He may be looked upon as one of the fathers of the district, and, indeed, at the Gorge, was familiarly known by that name. For the last four years, Mr Robertson was settled at the Bannockburn, where he also gained the universal respect and esteem of his neighbors. Deceased was a native of Stornaway, and at the time of his death was 58 years of age. It has been known that for the last two years he was in failing health, so that his demise was not altogether unexpected. The funeral takes place to-day. -Cromwell Argus, 13/11/1888.
As often happened, Sara Robertson took over her late husband's hotel and license and ran the establishment until her death six years later.
THE LICENSING ACT, 1881.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A PUBLICAN'S LICENSE.
I, SARA ROBERTSON, of Bannockburn, do Hereby Give Notice that I desire to obtain, and will at the next Licensing Meeting for the District of Kawarau, to be holden at the Library, Bannockburn, on the 8th day of June, 1889, apply for a Certificate authorising the Issue of a PUBLICAN'S LICENSE for a House situate at Bannockburn, and known as the "Bannockburn Hotel," containing Eight rooms, exclusive of those required for the use of the Family.
Dated this 7th day of May, 1889. SARA ROBERTSON. -Cromwell Argus, 14/5/1889.
DEATHS.
Robertson. — On the 25th December, at Bannockburn, Sara Robertson, relict of the late J. W. Robertson, hotelkeeper, Bannockburn; aged 44 years, (Native of Ayr.) -Otago Daily Times, 3/1/1895.
Cromwell Cemetery.
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