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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]

Captain Benjamin Edward Oxner

Captain Benjamin Edward Oxner has been a resident in the Britain of the South for the greater part of forty years. Born in Nova Scotia, he was brought up to a seafaring life, and advanced from stage to stage till attaining the position of captain. After some years, during which the subject of this notice took charge of various vessels as a certificated shipping master, he decided, in 1855, to abandon life on the “ocean wave” for that of a settler in New Zealand. Three years later Captain Oxner arrived in the Colony, per barque “Sea Nymph,” from Victoria, where he had spent some time previously. For some time he was well known in Wellington as an hotel proprietor. The Princess Theatre Hotel was managed successfully by Captain Oxner for seven years, during which period he established a reputation by his genial disposition and cheerful conduct towards the general public. Subsequently he took over the Metropolitan Hotel, in Molesworth Street, which was completely renovated under his practical supervision. In 1895 Captain Oxner disposed of his interest in this well-known hostelry and retired into private life. His residence is in Edinburgh Terrace, Wellington, where he enjoys freedom from the more arduous labours of his somewhat eventful career.