James (Jim or Cal) Callahan - Catlins River, South Otago

Grand Parents  - Jeremiah Callaghan and Jemima McLeod of the Owaka, Catlins, Otago 
Parents - Jeremiah Henry Callahan and Ann Proctor of the Owaka, Catlins, Otago
Died - 21 September 1975 at Strathconan stud. Buried in the Timaru soldiers cemetery.
Married - 
Siblings - Leonard (Len), Tom, Ron, Bill, Frank, James (Jimmy), Roberta (Berta),  Neil,
Harry, Hubert (Chub), Christina (Bubs), Miro, Olivia (Ollie).
Children -  

Brief history - No 22935, 1st NZEF. 

Extract from a local rag upon his death:

TIMARU (Special) - Jim ("Cal") Callahan. One of the character of the
Washdyke racing and trotting fraternity died on Sunday night.
"I've had more fund than Ned Kelly" was how he described his life with a twinkle in his eye. But
the fun was associated with a good measure of hard work. Most it was among horses and a stint
with the overseas forces during World War I.
Born at Catlins River. South Otago. Cal attracted attention at an early age for his fearless riding
of horses and ponies. He served his apprenticeship as as jockey with Alex MeIvor the Riverton trainer.
He rode over country and in flat races and schooled many horses with the Birchwood hounds.
One of the best horses he had a part in educationg was Uncle Bob, a good jumper trained at 
Wairio by George Bain. father of Mr J.Bain. 
Cal was studmaster a the Grange in Timaru, owned by Donald Grant and later with his brother
Andrew Grant and his Allandale stud at Fairlie....... He was on his way to see a foaling mare
when he collapsed and died at mid night. The mare gave birth to a healthy  colt.

2006-From Kirsty Lisa Wright:
When I was a child James Callahan (Cal) use to work for my grandfather, following working
for Andrew Grant (Bills Brother).  I have wonderful fond memories of "Cal" and was thrilled
to see the little write up on the web page.  It is not strictly correct.  Following fairlie he moved
with Bill Grant into Strathconan Stud at Washdyke, which was where he died - doing what he
did best - looking after horses.

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