George Fell (mayor)
George Fell | |
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| 6th Mayor of Blenheim | |
| In office 1877–1879 | |
| Preceded by | James Edward Hodson |
| Succeeded by | Frederick Thomas Farmar |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Alfred George Fell 12 August 1848 Nelson, New Zealand |
| Died | 6 February 1917 (aged 68) Wellington, New Zealand |
| Resting place | Karori Cemetery |
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| Relatives | Charles Fell (brother) Arthur Fell (brother) Walter Fell (brother) Alfred Fell (nephew) William Richmond Fell (nephew) Henry Seymour (grandfather) |
Alfred George Fell (12 August 1848 – 6 February 1917) was a New Zealand businessman who served as the sixth mayor of Blenheim.
Fell was born in Nelson in 1848. Alfred Fell (1817–1871), an early settler in Nelson, was his father.[1] Charles, Arthur, and Walter Fell were brothers. The Fell family left for England in January 1859 to provide good education for their by then seven children.[2] George Fell was ten when he left New Zealand. He was one of three sons who returned to New Zealand permanently (the others were Charles and Walter).[2][3]
George Fell returned to New Zealand in 1871 together with his brother Henry, and they joined the Blenheim auctioneer Henry Dodson[4] in a business partnership.[5] Soon after his arrival, he was elected as one of the wardens of the Anglican Church of the Nativity.[6] Henry Fell soon returned to England and became a minister of the Church.[2] George Fell stood for election as mayor of Blenheim in December 1876 and was successful over Frederick John Litchfield.[7][8]
Fell married Alice Budge, daughter of surveyor William Budge, on 18 January 1873 at the Church of the Nativity in Blenheim.[9] He was in business in Blenheim for many years and then sold his company to Levin and Co. He then ran a malthouse in Picton.[1] In November 1886, Fell was the only candidate for mayor of Picton and declared elected unopposed,[10] which was the start of unopposed returns for him in 1887,[11] 1888,[12] 1889, and 1890.[13]
Fell died in Hobson Street, Wellington, on 6 February 1917,[14] and was buried in Karori Cemetery.[15]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Scholefield, Guy, ed. (1940). A Dictionary of New Zealand Biography : A–L (PDF). Vol. I. Wellington: Department of Internal Affairs. p. 244.
- ^ a b c "Sunnyside and the Fells". The Prow. Retrieved 12 November 2022.
- ^ "Ex-mayors". The Cyclopedia of New Zealand (Nelson, Marlborough & Westland Provincial Districts). Vol. 5. Christchurch: Cyclopedia Company. 1906. p. 318. ISBN 0908797044.
- ^ "Auctions". Marlborough Express. Vol. VI, no. 281. 25 February 1871. p. 3. Retrieved 13 November 2022.
- ^ "Local and general news". Marlborough Express. Vol. VI, no. 290. 29 April 1871. p. 6. Retrieved 13 November 2022.
- ^ "Local and general news". Marlborough Express. Vol. VI, no. 295. 3 June 1871. p. 4. Retrieved 13 November 2022.
- ^ "Election of mayor". Marlborough Express. Vol. XI, no. 874. 9 December 1876. p. 4. Retrieved 24 November 2022.
- ^ "Untitled". Marlborough Express. Vol. XI, no. 877. 20 December 1876. p. 5. Retrieved 24 November 2022.
- ^ "Married". Marlborough Express. Vol. 8, no. 467. 22 January 1873. p. 2. Retrieved 11 November 2022.
- ^ "Borough of Picton". Marlborough Press. Vol. XXVI, no. 1819. 16 November 1886. p. 2. Retrieved 25 November 2022.
- ^ "The Marlborough Times". Marlborough Daily Times. Vol. X, no. 139. 19 November 1887. p. 2. Retrieved 25 November 2022.
- ^ "Local and general news". Marlborough Express. Vol. XXIV, no. 258. 20 November 1888. p. 2. Retrieved 25 November 2022.
- ^ "Local and general news". Marlborough Express. Vol. XXVI, no. 309. 14 November 1890. p. 2. Retrieved 25 November 2022.
- ^ "Deaths". The Dominion. Vol. 10, no. 3000. 10 February 1917. p. 1. Retrieved 11 November 2022.
- ^ "Alfred George Fell". Wellington City Council. Retrieved 25 November 2022.