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KETTLE, Charles Henry 1820–1862

Born Kent: arrived New Zealand 1840. Joined Mein Smith's survey staff and engaged in exploration and surveys in Porirua, Port Nicholson and Upper Hutt. Spent three years in England and then arrived in Otago as head of the surveying staff laying out Dunedin. He settled in the Kaihiku Ranges. His sketches of Dunedin and the environs were used for lithographs by Standidge and Co. Work included Centennial Ex Wtn 1940. Represented: Turnbull, OESA and Hocken.