Title: The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]

Author: Cyclopedia Company Limited

Publication details: The Cyclopedia Company, Limited, 1897, Wellington

Part of: The Cyclopedia of New Zealand

License: Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 New Zealand Licence

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Mr. Thomas George Macarthy, J.P., the well-known brewer, became a director of the Bank of New Zealand at the same time as his co-adjutors. Born in London in 1833, he was attracted to the colonies by the gold discoveries of the fifties, and after a period spent in Victoria, crossed the Tasman Sea, arriving in Otago to take part in the stirring events which happened in the early days of the Southern Goldfields. When the West Coast rush took place, Mr. Macarthy, with hundreds of his fellows, deserted Otago and repaired to the newly-discovered field of operations. Eventually he settled down in Charleston, where he established a brewery, which he conducted with great success for several years. During his residence on the West Coast he took considerable interest in the Reefton mines, and was very fortunate in his investments. In 1877 he removed to Wellington, and purchased a large brewery business, which he has enlarged and extended, and still conducts with great success. Mr. Macarthy has ever taken a keen interest in the development of the industries of the Colony, and has occupied the position of director of many public companies. He has long been connected with the Wellington-Manawatu Railway Company, and holds the position of chairman of directors.