Sir John Acland

Description

First NameHugh John Dyke Last NameAclandAlternative NameJack AclandDescriptionSir John Acland was the son of Hugh Thomas Dyke Acland, who was a noted surgeon and the youngest child of JBA Acland- the founder of Mt Peel Station. John Acland took over the running of Mt Peel Station in 1929. He also served as a Member of Parliament for the Temuka electorate from 1942-1947. He was later Chairman of the New Zealand Wool Board. He was married to Lady Kit Acland (née Ormond).

The Aoraki Heritage Collection holds several books on the history of Mt Peel. Please contact us for more information.Date of Birth1904Place of BirthChristchurchDate of Death1981Place of DeathMt Peel StationSubjectBiographyAgriculture

Newspaper Clipping

Century of local govt in SC celebrated

Preserving Early Records: Work Of Historical Society, First Year's Activities

Mt Peel homestead an historic place

Mt Peel Station Homestead Intended as Village Centre, 100 Years Old But Good For Centuries

Geraldine Anglican centenary

Sir John Acland: A man of compassion

Title Rests Lightly on Lady Acland

Person

J B A Acland

Place

Mount Peel Station

TH image from 09 Jul 1977

Connections

PersonJ B A AclandPlaceMt Peel Station