Other formats

    TEI XML file   ePub eBook file  

Connect

    mail icontwitter iconBlogspot iconrss icon

The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Otago & Southland Provincial Districts]

Mr. Abraham Solomon, J.P

Mr. Abraham Solomon, J.P. , who was a member of the Dunedin City Council for Bell Ward, was elected to the Council in 1887, and returned at each recurring election from that date up to the time of his death, on the 27th of March, 1900. He was chairman of the Otago Benevolent Institution, for many years, and was a member of committee for several years before being elected to the chair. Mr. Solomon was born in London in 1834, educated in his native city, came out to Victoria in 1852, and after nine years in Melbourne he crossed over to New Zealand. In 1869 he established himself as a watchmaker, jeweller, and pawnbroker in George Street, and successfully conducted the business. He was a member of the Dunedin Charitable Aid Board, and held the Commission of the Peace for several years. Mr. Solomon was married in 1856, and left one son, the well known barrister and solicitor, Mr. Saul Solomon.