WRIGG, HARRY CHARLES WILLIAM (1842-1924), who was born at Wexford, Ireland, was educated at Preston Grammar School, at Netherleigh College and by private tutors. In 1856 he was articled to a civil engineer in the north of England, and in 1859 he joined the Dragoon Guards. Arriving in New Zealand in 1863, he worked for the Auckland municipal council till 1867. Wrigg took part in the Waikato and east coast campaigns and was awarded the New Zealand Cross. He later served as assistant surveyor and draughtsman under the General Government (1868-70), survey-office computer to the Southland Provincial Council (1870-71), and as chief draughtsman in Auckland province (1871-87), and to the Public Works department. He won a number of awards in Australian and New Zealand exhibitions for drawings. He retired on pension in 1887 and died on 30 Jun 1924.

Cycl. NZ., ii (p); Who's Who N.Z., 1908, 1924; N.Z. Herald, 1 Jul 1924.

Reference: Volume 2, page 269

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