SOUTHBY, HERBERT (1854-1923) was for many years farming and sawmilling in Taranaki, where he was connected with most local governing bodies. On moving to Tauranga he became a member of the borough council, chairman of the county council and a member of the harbour board and the hospital board (some years chairman). He took an interest in acclimatisation and was secretary of the local society. Southby was a descendant of the poet laureate (Robert Southey) and himself published some verse. He died on 13 Jul 1923.

N.Z. Herald, 14 Jul 1923.

Reference: Volume 2, page 161

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