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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Auckland Provincial District]

Mr. Charles Samuel Wright

Mr. Charles Samuel Wright, who occupied a seat in the Auckland City Council
Hanna, photo.Mr. C. S. Wright.

Hanna, photo.
Mr. C. S. Wright.

page 132 from 1890 to 1894, was also a member of the Auckland Harbour Board for a similar term. Whilst on the Harbour Board, Mr. Wright supported the erection of the Quay Street Jetty, which was extended 150 feet. His proposal was to erect, as soon as funds would allow, three jetties that would bring the shipping closer in, and also deepen the harbour. Mr. Wright was born in Wellington in 1843, and is a son of the late Mr. W. J. Wright. He was educated under the denominational system, and apprenticed for five years at Gilbert's Sash and Door Factory, where he also remained as a journeyman for about eight years. In 1875, Mr. Wright established himself as a builder in Wellington Street, and carried on the business very successfully till 1884, when he was induced by Mr. Frankland, Registrar of the Friendly Societies, to become valuer under the Friendly Societies Act. In 1896, Mr. Wright re-entered the building trade, and assisted to construct the City Hall, the A.M.P. buildings and the two adjoining shops, and many other places. He has taken an active interest in the Knights of Labour and has filled the position of Master Workman. He has been secretary of the Fountain of Friendship Lodge of Oddfellows for a great number of years, was secretary of the Parnell Lodge of Manchester Unity, and was elected provincial chief secretary of Auckland. In 1887, he contested a seat in the Liberal cause with Mr. T. Peacock, but was defeated by a majority of thirteen. Mr. Wright was for seven years a member of the town schools committee, and chairman of the Ponsonby school committee, and was on the Auckland licensing committee for some years. He saw early service in the volunteer movement, but resigned owing to ill-health. He is a vice-president of the Ponsonby Football Club. Mr. Wright married a daughter of Mr. Hale, of Gloucester, and has a family of nine sons and three daughters.