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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Canterbury Provincial District]

Mr. Henry Mace

Mr. Henry Mace was born in Bedale, Yorkshire, England, in 1837. He was educated in his native town and apprenticed as a currier, but was attracted to the Australian goldfields in 1857, and was at the Ararat, Pleasant Creek, and Inglewood diggings. In 1861 he crossed over to Otago, and was at Gabriel's Gully and Weatherstone's, and subsequently went to the West Coast. For some years afterwards Mr. Mace was in Wellington, where he was engaged in the brewing business. He came to Christchurch in 1884, and purchased the mineral water business afterwards associated with his name. Mr. Mace resided at New Brighton, where he had two farms of 100 and seventy acres, respectively. On a smaller section which adjoins the City and Suburban Tram Company's line he spent a large sum of money in constructing a fine racecourse, beautifully laid down in grass and completely fenced on both sides. Four artesian wells were sunk — more than one to a depth of over 300 feet—at different points so as to enable the course to be thoroughly watered when required. There are about forty acres enclosed within the course, and the trotting track is laid off within the fence. The meetings of the New Brighton Trotting Club are held on the course. Mr. Mace was, a member of the Heathcote Road Board. He died on the 19th of July, 1902, at his residence, “Brooklyn,” New Brighton.

Standish and Preece, photo. The late Mr. H. Mace.

Standish and Preece, photo.
The late Mr. H. Mace.