Nineteenth Century New Zealand Artists: A Guide & Handbook

BOSCAWEN, John Hugh 1851–1937

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BOSCAWEN, John Hugh 1851–1937

Born Lamorran, Cornwall: educated at Cheltenham and on training

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ship Britannia. Was in New Zealand with the Flying Squadron 1869–70: retired from the navy 1870. Came to New Zealand again in 1876 and joined the Lands and Survey Dept, becoming chief clerk in Auckland: retired 1919 to live in Cornwall. Was Private Secretary to the Governor Lord Onslow and aide de camp to the Governor Lord Ranfurly. Represented in Turnbull.

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Title: Nineteenth Century New Zealand Artists: A Guide & Handbook

Author: Una Platts

Publication details: Avon Fine Prints, 1980, Christchurch

Part of: New Zealand Texts Collection

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