BRANDON, ALFRED DE BATHE (1854-1938), the son of A. de B. Brandon (q.v.) was born at Wellington, and educated at Wellington College (where he entered on the opening day, 1872) and at Trinity Hall, Cambridge (B.A., 1877). Called to the bar at the Middle Temple, he joined his father's practice and was, like him, president of the Wellington Law Society. Brandon was a member of the Wellington City Council (1886-91) and mayor (1893), was a member of the chamber of commerce from 1892 (councillor 1894-1900, 1903-06; president 1895, 1897 and 1898; life member 1928). He was a foundation member of the Wellington Automobile Club in 1905 (president 1907-12; and life member). He was a director of the Gear Meat Co. and of the Australian Mutual Provident Society from 1888 (chairman 1918-34). Brandon married (1879) Louisa, daughter of Thomas Kebbell. He died on 30 Jul 1938.

Ward; Cycl. NZ, i (p); The Dominion, 1 Aug 1938.

Reference: Volume 1, page 61

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