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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]

Mr. George Francis Gee

Mr. George Francis Gee, Manager of the National Bank of New Zealand (Limited), was born in Berkshire, England, in 1860. Educated in Richmond, Surrey, Mr. Gee joined the staff of the National Bank in London, and after a few years service in the world's metropolis, was transferred to the head office of the Bank in Wellington. Mr. Gee came to the Colony via America in 1880, travelling per s s. “Zealandia” from San Francisco, and landing in Auckland. He was allotted a position in the general manager's department, and subsequently became teller at the Oamaru branch of the National Bank. After a year Mr. Gee was transferred to a similar position at Dunedin. During the seven years of his residence in the southern city he was successively promoted to the position of bill-clerk, sub-accountant, and accountant, About 1888, Mr. Gee was transferred to the general manager's office page 517 in Wellington as returning officer, and shortly after was appointed inspector of branches. Mr. Gee was appointed manager of the Wellington branch, of the Bank in 1894, which position he still holds. In 1893 he was married to the eldest daughter of the late Hon. George Buckley, who for many years was an M.L.C.