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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Auckland Provincial District]

Councillor Alfred Ernest Harding

Councillor Alfred Ernest Harding was Chairman of the Hobson County Council for eight years. Mr. Harding was born at Waipukurau in 1861, and educated first in Napier, afterwards at the Wellington Grammar School and at Mr. W. Bowden's High School. He was on his father's station for two years, after which he moved up to Mangawhare and took charge of a large run of over 14,000 acres. Mr. Harding was one of the first members of the Dargaville School Committee. Three years after his election to the Hobson County Council as representative for Aratapu he was appointed chairman, and till lately retained that position. He was appointed a Justice of the Peace in 1891, and is also a member of the Aoroa School Committee He always takes a keen interest in football and cricket. Mr. Harding is married to a daughter of Mr. W. Astley, of Avondale, and has three sons and one daughter.

Councillor A. E. Harding.

Councillor A. E. Harding.

Mr. A. E. Harding's Residence..

Mr. A. E. Harding's Residence..