Mr. James Thwaytes Bramley, Bush Manager for the Kauri Timber Company's Whangaroa and Mongonui branches, residing at Totara North, was born in Whangaroa in 1862, his father being Mr. William Bramley, now a resident of Kaeo. From his youth Mr. Bramley has been familiar with the timber trade and was appointed to his present position in 1895. He has always taken part in matters affecting the welfare of the district, is a Freemason and a member of the Oddfellows (Star of Auckland lodge).