Obituaries Australia

Alexander McLaurin, n.d.

from Pastoral Review, 16 August 1917

Alexander John McLaurin, formerly of Moroco Station, Deniliquin, N.S.W., one of the historic properties of Riverina, died last month at his residence in Melbourne, aged 57 years.

He was the eldest son of the late Mr. Alexander McLaurin, and was born at Moroco in 1860. He received his education at the Brighton College, and afterwards at the Wesley College, Melbourne, and when his school days were over, returned to his father's station, when he at once became actively engaged in pastoral pursuits. Moroco first came into the hands of the McLaurins about the middle of last century, when it was purchased by the four brothers, Alexander (father of the subject of this sketch), Archibald, James, and Robert. Ultimately the brothers dissolved partnership, and Moroco became the sole property of Alexander. He held it until his death in 1871, and from then till 1888 it was worked by executors, but in the latter year the estate was purchased conjointly by the late Mr. A. J. McLaurin and his brother, Mr. R .W. McLaurin. That partnership ended in 1902, when the property was divided between the two brothers. Ultimately the former disposed of his share, left the land, and went to Melbourne to live some few years ago. He leaves a widow, four daughters and a son, who is on active service.