Title: The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]

Author: Cyclopedia Company Limited

Publication details: The Cyclopedia Company, Limited, 1897, Wellington

Part of: The Cyclopedia of New Zealand

License: Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 New Zealand Licence

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Mr. Michael Cosgrave, Chief Messenger of the House of Representatives, was born in Dublin. Mr. Cosgrave was brought up to the stationery business in London, where for six years he was employed in the establishment of Messrs. ‘Ackerman and Co., wholesale and retail stationers and artists' colourmen. For the last five years before leaving for New Zealand, Mr. Cosgrave filled the important position of ledger-keeper in the Tower of London Prior to leaving England he married Miss Burke. Mr. and Mrs. Cosgrave came to the Colony per barque “Gleaner,” about the year 1863. On arrival Mr. Cosgrave took the first work offered, although that was the uncongenial occupation of a navvy. It was not long before he was appointed an officer of the House of Representatives, and the position of chief messenger was shortly after conferred upon him. This position Mr. Cosgrave has filled for fully thirty years, winning the confidence of members and officials. Mr. Cosgrave's family consists of two children, one daughter and one son.