PEARCE, GEORGE VATER (1863-1935), a son of Robert B. Pearce, was born in Devon, and after leaving the Barnstaple Grammar School came to New Zealand in 1878. He took up farming in Taranaki, represented his province in Rugby football, and was champion mile runner at provincial meetings. In public life he was chairman of the Patea county council for 13 years, and of the Patea harbour board and the Patea freezing works. From 1908 until he was defeated in 1919 he represented Patea in Parliament. In 1893 Pearce married Miss Powdrell. He died on 2 Jan 1935.

N.Z.P.D., 30 Aug 1935; Who's Who N.Z., 1924, 1932; The Dominion, 4 Jan 1935. Portrait: Parliament House.

Reference: Volume 2, page 82

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