BOTHAMLEY, ARTHUR THOMAS (1846-1938) was born at Champion Hill, Surrey, educated in England and in 1868 paid a visit to Australia for his health. He joined the civil service in New Zealand as a clerk and in 1871 was appointed extra clerk to the Legislative Council, becoming later clerk assistant and retiring in 1925. Bothamley was gentleman usher of the black rod from 1892 to 1937. He was a talented amateur photographer and an oarsman, being founder and first captain of the Tainui Canoe Club (1880).

Who's Who N.Z., 1932; Evening Post, 17 Dec 1938 (p).

Reference: Volume 1, page 55

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