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

Coombes, Thomas James

Coombes, Thomas James , “Netley,” Aparima. Mr Coombes was born at Netley, St. Austell, Cornwall, England, in 1862. He came to New Zealand with his parents in the ship “Wellington,” and arrived at Port Chalmers in 1875. Shortly after his arrival, he entered the employment of the late Mr Andrew Cameron, storekeeper. On removing to Canterbury, with his parents, he was employed by Captain Parker of Springfield; and then, in conjunction with his father, he carried out a number of road contracts in various parts of Canterbury. In the year 1884, Mr Coombes removed to Southland, and followed up contracting. He bought 220 acres of freehold at Aparima in 1888; the property was then in a very rough condition, but has since been brought into a high state of cultivation, and the land produces luxuriant crops and carries a large number of crossbred sheep. Mr Coombes has been a member of the Aparima school committee from its inception, was chairman for the first three years, and has since held office as secretary and treasurer. He is also trustee and secretary of the Aparima Wesleyan church. Mr Coombes was married, in May, 1892, to a daughter of Mr Richard James, one of the pioneer settlers of Southland, and has two daughters.

Mr. And Mrs T. J. Coombes And Children.

Mr. And Mrs T. J. Coombes And Children.