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

Mr. J. Sinclair Thomson

Mr. J. Sinclair Thomson , General Manager of the National Bank of New Zealand at Dunedin, was born in Morven, Argyleshire, Scotland, and educated at Foyle College, Londonderry. He served seventeen years with the Northern Banking Company, Ireland, and received the appointment of manager when only twenty-three years old. In 1879 he resigned to accept the appointment of Inspector of the Bank of Africa, and became manager of the Kimberley branch of that bank. After an attack of fever he returned to England and was advised not to return to Africa. Mr. Thomson then obtained the appointment of Inspector of the National Bank of New Zealand, and filled the position for seven years, before succeeding Mr. Michie as Manager of the Dunedin branch in August, 1891. He takes an active interest in athletics and sports of all kinds, and has been president of the Fernhill Club, the Dunedin Amateur Athletic and Swimming Club, and a member of the committee of the Dunedin Jockey Club, and the Council of the Otago Acclimatisation Society. Mr. Thomson is also president of the Chrysanthemum Club, and a successful amateur exhibitor at local flower shows. He married a
Wrigglesworth and Binns, photo.Mr. J. S. Thomson.

Wrigglesworth and Binns, photo.
Mr. J. S. Thomson.

daughter of the late Mr. George Gould, of Christchurch, and has four sons and one daughter.