DEATH OF AN OLD COLONIST.
New Plymouth, April 28.
Mr Thomas King, chairman of the Harbour Board, died at 4- o'clock this morning, aged 73. Ho was one of the earliest settlers, arriving here in the William Bryant in 184-1. He wa3 elected a member of the House of Representatives in 1854- and 1860, and held the position of Treasurer in the Provincial Council. He was manager of the Bank of New Zealand here for 16 years, and since his retirement has taken an active part in matters connected with the harbour. He leaves a widow, three sons, and a daughter— Dr Truby King (of the Seacliff Lunatic Asylum), Mr Newton King (auctioneer here), and Mr Henry King and Mrs Marchant, of Timaru. Deceased had been very infirm for some time past.
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Otago Witness, Issue 2045, 4 May 1893, Page 35
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132DEATH OF AN OLD COLONIST. Otago Witness, Issue 2045, 4 May 1893, Page 35
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