The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Otago & Southland Provincial Districts]
Mr. James Wansbrough
Mr. James Wansbrough , P.M., Secretary of Lodge Waitaki, was born at Weston-super-mare, Somersetshire, England, in 1826. He arrived in Port Chalmers by the ship “Lady Egidia, and was the first plumber in the Oamaru district. Mr. Wansbrough has long been connected with the Masonic Order, having served for eleven years as treasurer, and equally long as secretary.