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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Auckland Provincial District]

Dye, Frank

Dye, Frank, General Storekeeper, Gum and Timber Merchant, Kaukapakapa. This well known colonist was born in Suffolk, England, in 1847, and educated partly in London and partly at Dorset House Academy, Essex. At the age of thirteen years he came to New Zealand with his parents in the “Nimroud,” landing in Auckland in January, 1860. The late Mr. G. Dye, his father, having selected some land at Kaukapakapa, Mr. Dye went with his parents to settle on it. After some time he left home and eventually went to Auckland, where he learned the building trade. Whilst in Auckland he joined the first class militia, and served through the Waikato war. Some time after Mr. Dye again returned to Kaukapakapa and started business as a storekeeper on his own account. He has for a number of years carried on a large trade in kauri gum and timber, sometimes shipping the former to London and the latter to Melbourne, Auckland, and other ports. In public matters he has taken a prominent part, having been for many years chairman of the Kaukapakapa Road Board and a member of the school committee. He gratuitously acts as organist for both the Wesleyan and Anglican churches, and has always proved a willing helper in any scheme for the benefit of the district. Mr. Dye has been married twice, his first wife being a daughter of Mr. Allison, of Auckland, and the second a daughter of Mr. Marks, a local settler. His family consists of four sons and three daughters.

Mr. F. Dye.

Mr. F. Dye.

Mr. Dye's Store.

Mr. Dye's Store.