George Holdship
George Holdship | |
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George Holdship in 1888 | |
| Born | 1839 Probably Belfast |
| Died | 10 May 1923 (aged 83–84) |
| Occupation(s) | Carpenter, sawmiller |
| Known for | Kauri Timber Company, member of Auckland City Council and Auckland Harbour Board |
| Spouse | Sarah Lambourne |
| Children | 8 |
George Holdship (1839–1923) emigrated to Auckland in 1855 and became a businessman, mainly involved in timber logging and sawmills. His companies (Auckland Timber Company and, from 1888, Kauri Timber Company) removed much of North Island’s native forest, initially kauri and later kahikatea. He moved to Sydney in 1913.