HON. J. T. PEACOCK’S DEATH
(Per Press Asaooiation.) Christchurch, last night. The Hon. J. T. this moroing. D o,atil was the eldest son of Mr John .1. I’eaooch, and was born in 1827, in 1J *wkesbu.y di»tr et. Now South Wale 1 . H • e.me to New Zealand when 15 ; ears o cl, and so 1 d down in Canterb'iry u,< ineicbam aud shipowner He sold out his business in 1868 and visited Engl»ud. He was a member of the Provincial Council in the early days, and Secretary for Pabiie Wo>ki for two years. In 1869 be was elected member for Lyttelton. Five years later be was called to the Legislative Council. Ho was one of the original promoters of the Kaiapoi Woollen Company, of the Union Insurance Company, and of the New Zealand Shipping Company. He was connected also with other successful commercial enterprises. He was twice married, leaving a widow and two stepsons.
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Gisborne Times, Volume XIX, Issue 1590, 21 October 1905, Page 3
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