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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]
Mr. John Chapple
Mr. John Chapple, Collector for the City Corporation, and Registrar of Dogs, was born in Tiverton, Devonshire, in 1853. Educated at ordinary schools in his native town, he was apprenticed to the drapery trade, completing his term in 1869. He afterwards worked in Bath and in London till 1873, when he sailed for the Colony. After reaching Wellington Mr. Chapple was employed successively by Messrs. A. P. Stuart and Co., Kirkcaldie and Stains, and S. W. Alcorn and Co. While in the employ of the last-named firm a large fire occurred, and Mr. Chapple was thrown out of employment. In October, 1877, he was appointed Cashier to the City Council, which position he still holds. On the 26th of May, 1882, the offices of Collector of Rates, Fees and Rents, and Registrar of Dogs were conferred on Mr. Chapple. He was married to Miss Gell, daughter of Mr. John Gell, an old settler in Wellington, in 1879, and has three daughters and one son.