George Thomas Hawker from New Brighton, known as 'The Father of...

George Thomas Hawker from New Brighton, known as 'The Father of New Brighton'

June 1920

George Thomas Hawker from New Brighton, known as 'The Father of New Brighton'.

"My great-grandfather lived much of his life in New Brighton and had a major hand in the area's advancement. He died in 1924 after being struck by a car as he crossed the road. There is a plaque with his name on it outside the New Brighton Library." - Contributor's note

Area: East / New Brighton

Contributor: Jeanette Anthony

Source: Entry in the 2018 Christchurch City Libraries Photo Hunt

Source: View in canterburystories.nz

Reference ID: CCL-PH18-JeAn-02

Uploaded by: CCL Photo Hunt

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George Thomas Hawker from New Brighton, known as 'The Father of New Brighton'

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