PACKE, GEORGE (1836-82) was a son of a lieutenant-colonel of the Grenadier Guards, and got his first commission in the 23rd Regiment (Welsh Fusiliers). He served in the Crimea and the Indian Mutiny, being present at Lucknow. In 1862 Packe came to New Zealand and a few years later with his brother took over the Raincliff station in Canterbury. He was for some years in business with De Bourbel in Christchurch as land and commission agents. Packe commanded the Canterbury volunteer district (1868-82) with the rank of lieutenant-colonel. He was a keen sportsman. His death occurred on 16 Oct 1882.

Acland; The Press and Lyttelton Times, 17 Oct 1882.

Reference: Volume 2, page 74

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