WINSTONE, GEORGE (1848-1932) was born in Somerset, of a family who had farmed at Failand for generations. At the age of 13 he went to Queensland, and eight years later joined his brother William, who had established a carrying business in Auckland. For 39 years he was a director of W. and G. Winstone, and on its being formed into a company in 1904 he continued as chairman till his death (1 May 1932). The firm carried out many contracts in connection with public works, and established brick works, gravel and shingle pits, quarries, firewood and coal yards, coachbuilding and harness works. It was also interested in the ownership and running of coastal ships. Winstone was chairman of Frank W. Winstone, Ltd., of Wilson's Portland Cement Co. and the Taupiri coal mines. He was a member of the harbour board, and of the Mount Roskill road board, to which he presented parks (amounting to 33 acres). Winstone was a staunch Methodist, a member of the Pitt Street congregation for 63 years, a trustee, superintendent of the Sunday school, and twice president of the Sunday school union, which he represented at conferences in the United States (1910), and Glasgow (1924). He was a temperance advocate and a member of the executive of the New Zealand Alliance.

N.Z. Herald, 2 May 1932.

Reference: Volume 2, page 266

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