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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Auckland Provincial District]

Mr. Robert Bartley

Mr. Robert Bartley, an old Colonist, was born in 1826, in Jersey, in the Channel Islands, where both he and his brother, Mr. Edward Bartley, were brought up to the building trade. After spending several years as clerk of works at the Victoria College and other buildings, he came out to New Zealand, in 1854, by the ship “Joseph Fletcher.” Mr. Bartley started in business in Auckland, and found plenty of work to keep him fully employed. For a number of years he held a prominent place amongst the contractors of Auckland, and many a solidly built erection stands as a testimonial to the manner in which he did his duty. In public affairs he has taken a keen and intelligent interest, and has always been willing to help forward any deserving cause brought under his notice. Mr. Bartley was married in Jersey, before coming to the Colony, to a daughter of Mr. Kerby, of that place, and has four sons and four daughters. One of the sons is manager of the Newton branch of the Auckland Savings Bank, and another holds a responsible position in the South Island. Mr. and Mrs. Bartley are now living in quiet retirement at the North Shore, in a pleasant house overlooking the harbour.

Hanna, photo. Mr. R. Bartley.

Hanna, photo. Mr. R. Bartley.