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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Auckland Provincial District]

Hatcher, George

Hatcher, George, Builder and Contractor, Mount Roskill Road, Mount Eden. Mr. Hatcher was born at Tenterden, in Kent, in the year 1858, and received his early education in that county. He was apprenticed to the firm of Godfrey and Sons, and learned the business of a builder. In 1879 he came to New Zealand in the ship “Ben Nevis,” and after a year spent in working for leading builders, he established himself in his present business. Though never engaged on any large public works, Mr. Hatcher has always had his hands full of private contracts, and has erected residences for many prominent Auckland citizens. He has built a number of schools for the Education Board, notably at East Tamaki, Mangawai, and Hukenui. The fine concrete house of Mr. Frank White, in Khyber Pass, Mr. A. H. Morrisby's modern residence in Gladstone Street, Parnell, and Mrs. Isaacs' fine residence in Eden Terrace, overlooking the harbour, also Mrs. Kenderdine's page 338 residence at Manukau Road, Parnell, were erected by Mr. Hatcher, who makes a specialty of private residences and villas. Modern villas designed and built by him are much admired, and find ready buyers. Though too busy a man to take an active part in public affairs, Mr. Hatcher has shown a keen interest in everything in connection with the good of the city, and has always given his hearty support to all schemes which have tended to the good of the community. He takes an active part in temperance reform, and has for many years been a steward and trustee of the Wesleyan Church, and a Sunday school teacher. Mr. Hatcher is a prominent member of the Auckland Builders' Association. He is married to the eldest daughter of the late Mr. John Morgan, who was well-known as a timber merchant in Auckland, and has a family of one son and four daughters.

Hanna, photo.Mr. G. Hatcher.

Hanna, photo.Mr. G. Hatcher.