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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]

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Lady O'Rorke is a daughter of Mr. Alexander Shepherd, who was sent to Auckland as the first Colonial Treasurer, and arrived in 1842. She was married to Sir G. M. O'Rorke on the 31st of December, 1858, in Auckland. They have only one son, Mr. Edward Dennis O'Rorke, who at one time was an officer of the House of Representatives; he is married to Miss Rhodes, of Christchurch, daughter of the late Mr. Robert Rhodes. [The above article should have followed the notice of Sir G. M. O'Rorke on page 105].

Mr. Thomas Bracken, referred to as Reader and Clerk of Bills and Papers on page 107, has retired from that position.