STAINES, GEORGE (1823-1905), a native of England, arrived in Auckland in 1862 and carried on business as a secondhand dealer. He represented Auckland West in the Provincial Council (1868-69); was a member of the Auckland City board (1868) and of the City Council (1871). Staines was always associated with the advanced side of politics and was called the 'people's champion' and 'the poor man's friend.' He died on 24 Apr 1905.

Auckland P.C. Proc.; Auckland Star, 25 Apr 1905.

Reference: Volume 2, page 163

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