Timothy Seay stands outside the Robert McDougall Art Gallery which was named after his grandfather. Robert McDougall, the “forgotten philanthropist”, built up his biscuit and confectionery company, Aulsebrooks, in the early 1900s. The Robert McDougall Art Gallery, which was funded by a gift of $25,000 from Mr McDougall, remains in the Botanic Gardens to this day. Robert McDougall. Christchurch-based historian Jennifer Haworth was approached by Mr Seay to delve into the life of his grandfather.

Source: Otago Daily Times December 16, 2019 21:24 UTC