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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Auckland Provincial District]

Jackson, Joshua

Jackson, Joshua, Sharebroker and Mining Agent, 15 Stock Exchange, Auckland. P.O. Box, 26. Telephone, 847. Private residence, Northcote. Established 1869 (Thames); 1880 (Auckland). Mr. Jackson was born in Yorkshire, England, in 1841, and after receiving the usual primary education, finished his studies at the Spofforth Academy, near Harrogate, and for some years thereafter followed mercantile pursuits in Bradford. In 1869 he came to New Zealand by the ship “Electra,” landing at Wellington. Mr. Jackson immediately transhipped to Auckland, and went to the goldfields at the Thames. After a little practical experience of mining he was engaged as a special mining correspondent, and was occupied for ten years in reporting from the field on the daily output, when the gold excitement was at its greatest height. His excellent descriptions of such places as Waitekauri and Karangahake have had the value of Standard works for the colony. Mr. Jackson made use of carrier pigeons to forward his despatches, and, in describing the mines of the upper goldfields, travelled from camp to camp for twelve months, when bush tracks were the only means of communication. As one of the first writers on the mining industry, Mr. Jackson did much to direct public attention to such mines as the “Golden Crown,” “Manukau,” the famous “Caledonia,” and other mines of the day. He had large holdings, which he had to relinquish owing to the time it then took to work mines to a profitable stage. Mr. Jackson was interested largely in the original “Woodstock,” and floated the “Crown” mine, and was a large and original holder in the present Waih, Company. In 1877 he removed to Aucklan page 470 where he continued to be a member of the staff of the “Herald,” but the mining industry possessed more charms than a journalistic life, and in 1880 Mr. Jackson established himself in business. His name is widely known throughout the Auckland district, and he is very frequently engaged in reporting on various mines for capitalists. Mr. Jackson is a very strong supporter of the Liberal party, and has done a great deal to benefit that cause, not only in his residential district, but throughout the province. He is a Justice of the Peace for the colony, and was lieutenant and acting-paymaster of the Naval Brigade at the Thames.