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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Auckland Provincial District]

Trounson, James

Trounson, James, Timber Merchant, Dargaville, Mr. Trounson was born in Cornwall in 1839 and educated at Home. He came to New Zealand in 1862 in the ship “Hanover” in company with the Albertland settlers, and went to Paparoa, where he purchased 2400 acres of bush land, which he cleared. He afterwards purchased some 3400 acres of bush land up the Kaihu Valley. Mr. Trounson was a member of the Hobson County Council for three years, and was also a member of the licensing committee. He was one of the earliest settlers at Paparoa, and always took a great interest in local affairs. In 1890, he offered himself as a candidate for Parliament, but was defeated by nine votes. He stood again unsuccessfully in 1893, being defeated by a narrow majority.