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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]

Mr. John Henry Hawkes

Mr. John Henry Hawkes, Second Officr of the s.s. “Kaikoura,' was born at Cork, Ireland, in 1868. He came with his parents to New Zealand in 1875, and was educated at Russell, Bay of Islands. Joining the New Zealand Shipping Company in 1884, as an apprentice, he served five years. He then left the Company's employ, and was engaged in various trades until 1893, when he rejoined the Company, as third officer of the “Ruahine.” After three voyages he became second officer, and two years later he was transferred to the s.s. “Kaikoura.”