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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Auckland Provincial District]

Mr. James M'Cosh Clark

Mr. James M'Cosh Clark was born at Beith, Scotland, in 1834. He arrived in the Colony in 1847 with his father, Mr Archibald Clark, who began the well-known business of Archibald Clark and Sons, Auckland, in January, 1850. Mr. M'Cosh Clark took a leading part in the business, and became senior partner on the death of his father in 1875. Mr. M'Cosh Clark took a very active interest in everything that concerned the development of the commercial and social welfare of the Colony. He was for many years connected with the volunteers, in which he attained the rank of captain, and saw active service during the Maori war. He was elected mayor of the city of Auckland in 1880, and held the position for three years, fulfilling the duties with credit and ability. As chairman of the Education Board, president of the Auckland Chamber of Commerce, and in other capacities, he did a large amount of public work, which was much appreciated by his fellow citizens, who, on his retirement from the position of mayor, presented him with a very handsome astronomical telescope in recognition of his services. Mr. Clark for the last ten years of his life resided in London, and was about to return to the Colony when he was seized by the illness which terminated fatally in January, 1898.