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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]

Field, Henry Augustus

Field, Henry Augustus, J.P., Sheepfarmer, Arapawaiti, Waikanae. A surveyor by profession, Mr. Field was born in Wanganui, where he was educated. He has always lived in the country, and has seen a great deal of the Maoris, acquiring a good knowledge of native affairs and a thorough mastery of their language. He has been a licensed native interpreter for about eight years. In 1878 Mr. Field acquired the farm of 1000 acres which he now works, and which supports 1500 sheep. In local politics he is a member of the Hutt County Council, to which he was elected in 1893. Mr. Field was appointed a Justice of the Peace in page 1086
Waikanae.

Waikanae.

page 1087 1896. At the general election of 1896 he contested the Otaki seat for the House of Representatives against Dr. Newman, and was returned by a substantial majority. As member for that electoral district he is referred to on page 1091 of this volume. Mr. Field was married in 1878 to a daughter of Mr. Thomas Wilson, of Waikanae, settler.