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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Auckland Provincial District]

Rawson, Thomas

Rawson, Thomas, Master Mariner, Helensville. Captain Rawson, who is now residing in Helensville, is one of the oldest skippers in the Auckland province. He was born in Hull in 1843, educated there, and took to the sea at an early age, his first voyage being on board the “Prince.” He was afterwards on the “Meteor,” and came to Melbourne by the ship “Robert Small;” moving thence to Invercargill and finally to Auckland. For four years Capt. Rawson traded between Auckland and Mercury Bay as master of the s.s. “Gemini,” and afterwards as master of the s.s. “Lily” between Auckland and Helensville. He then entered the service of the Northern Steamship Company, and has had charge of various of the company's boats on the river between Helensville and Dargaville. In June, 1897, he retired and settled down to a well-earned repose. Captain Rawson is married to a daughter of the late Mr. Gavin, of H.M.'s service, and has eight daughters and six sons.

Kauri Timber in Trucks, Helensville. Winkelmann, photo

Kauri Timber in Trucks, Helensville.
Winkelmann, photo