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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Auckland Provincial District]

Mr. Chenery Suggate

Mr. Chenery Suggate, A.M.I.C.E., Engineer for the Auckland Gas Company, is the son of Mr. Alfred Suggate, of London, and was born at Beccles, in Suffolk, educated at the grammar school in his native town, and studied engineering under several well-known gas engineers. After an exceptional experience in gasworks, he accepted an appointment as assistant engineer at Plymouth, passed second in honours in the “Gas Manufacture” examination and other kindred subjects, and was elected an Associate Member of the Institute of Civil Engineers. He was afterwards appointed superintendent of new works at the Sheffield Gas Works, where the output averaged ten million cubic feet per day. In April, 1897, Mr. Suggate arrived in Auckland, by way of Sydney, and immediately entered upon his present duties. One of his first acts was to recommend his directors to substitute the incandescent light throughout the city free of all cost to the town. The Council agreed to erect fifteen new lamp posts, and the improved light gives great satisfaction to everyone. Special lights were erected in Queen Street, making it—once one of the dimmest—one of the best lighted streets in the Colonies. Mr. Suggate is a Freemason, and was initiated at Plymouth in Harmony Lodge No. 156 E.C. In 1887, Mr. Suggate was married to Miss Greening, daughter of the late Mr. Benjamin Greening, of Liverpool, England, and they have two sons and one daughter. Mrs. Suggate was among the prize-winners at the Auckland “Floral Fete” of 1897, when her horse and gig were adjudged the best in their class.

Mr. C. Suggate.

Mr. C. Suggate.