James Dickson (d.1866)

James Dickson (d.1866) of Dickson and Son

1866 Died. 'Our obituary to-day contains the announce merit of the demise of Mr James Dickson, formerly the junior partner of the late well-known firm of Dickson and Son, millwrights and engineers, Kelso. The family emigrated to Australia twelve years ago. Mr James Dickson had not been long in the colony before he was recognised as one of the ablest of his profession and was assumed partner in the largest engineering house in Melbourne. While his brother George was sent to manage a large branch establishment in New Zealand, on Mr James Dickson devolved the heavy duties and responsibilities of the firm at Melbourne. Over exertion and over-anxiety soon began tell on his once robust constitution, and he was ultimately forced to give up business. Mr Dickson, however, had realised a competency, and was about return to England on visit when overtaken death. Deceased was man of ability, energy, and decision, and his loss, not only to the colony, but to his friends and relatives in this district, who daily expected hit arrival, will be deeply felt and deplored.'

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