THE HON. J. G. W. AITKEN
.The Hon. J. G. W.- Aitken was born at' Park, >Kilchenzie, Kintyre, Argylcshire, on February 6,1849, aiid was educated at tlio Grammar 1 School, Campbeltown, Argylcshire.' .' He began his commercial career as' a' youth in tho offices of Jas. Templeton and Co.. GhisRow, amli afterwards went.'to the London establishment of that, firm, remaining with them for twelve years. In 1?82 llr. Aitken came to Now Zealand and.' ho, aiid Mr. G'eii. Wilson started business as general merchants in Wei-. lniEton. ,' Mr. Aitken was 'Mayor of lAVollingtoh from November, 1899, until May;<100o. He v was elected to represent tlio. City of Wiellington in .the House of Representatives in ,1902, and .was rdelected for Wellington East, in 1905, but did not 'stand at' the next election, Jlr. Aitken is. at'iiresent chairman of tile Wellington. Education. Board.
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Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 2202, 15 July 1914, Page 7
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140THE HON. J. G. W. AITKEN Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 2202, 15 July 1914, Page 7
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