We are now to have a change in our roadman, Peter Gallon having retired after eighteen years' work. No doubt there are many more as faithful as he has been in that work but I don't think you could find anyone more so. -Lake Wakatip Mail, 27/11/1903.
Quite recently Mr Peter Gallon narrowly escaped serious injury. While driving his dray the horse bolted and swerved off the road on to some rough ground the heavy jolting throwing Mr Gallon out and he either struck on the wheel or it went over his back, which was somewhat bruised. It was a severe shock to one of his age, and we hope he will be none the worse for it. -Lake Wakatip Mail, 3/2/1905.
Mr Peter Gallon, probably the oldest resident of the Wakatipu district, died at Glenorchy last Tuesday (says the 'Mail'). He was one of the sturdy band of pioneers who did so much to subdue the wildness of Otago by their grit, their bold determination, and their hardihood. Born in Elgin. Scotland, as a young man he set out for the colonies. From Gabriel's Gully he was always in the van of the gold-seekers. From Skippers he crossed over the mountains at the back of beyond to the Dart, whence stories of an easy fortune came. But the reports were largely mythical. After trying Martin's Bay he came back and commenced prospecting in Precipice Creek, Glenorchy, where he was for about three years. Subsequently he came down to the Twelve-Mile, where he mined for about 20 years, Mr D. McDonald being associated with him for a considerable period. He then took up a roadman's duties at the Head of the Lake, engaging in this work until his retirement some years ago. -Evening Star, 13/9/1919.
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