PACKE, George

Son of a lieutenant-colonel in the Grenadier Guards. In April 1867 arrived in Canterbury accompanied by younger brother William; 1868 took up Raincliff Station in South Canterbury. A painting “At Cashmere” was shown at Canterbury Art Ex 1870. In the early 1870s both brothers became partners in a well-known firm of land and commission agents. George Packe remained in Canterbury while his brother returned to England.