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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]

Pain, George

Pain, George, J.P., Sheepfarmer, Clifton Grove, Martinborough. Mr. Pain is the third son of the late Mr. George Pain, bricklayer, who set sail from Kent, England, in 1839 for New Zealand, and arrived by the “Oriental” in January, 1840, living to the ripe old age of eighty-four. The subject of this notice was born in Wellington in 1846, and early in life was working for his living. Coming to the Wairarapa in 1865, he spent two years shepherding, and then started out selling goods round the stations with pack-horses. Mr. Pain subsequently decided to settle down in Martin-borough, and he built the first store in that place. He bought some land in the centre of the town, and on this he built his store. His business soon became a most successful one, and he was able to retire a few years ago, leasing his premises to Mr. John Gallie, who is referred to herein. Mr. Pain then bought his sheep run, which is about 3500 acres in extent, and owns also the Club Hotel at Martin-borough and various other properties. He is a member of the Featherston Lodge of Freemasons, and has been a steward of the Martinborough Jockey Club for the past twenty years.

Mr. Geo. Pain, J.P.

Mr. Geo. Pain, J.P.