BAIN, JOHN WATSON (1822-67) was born in Scotland. After holding responsible positions in the London publishing houses of Smith Elder and Co., and Spalding and Hodge, he came to New Zealand in the Lalla Rookh in 1849 and commenced business in Auckland as a general merchant and commission agent. He was afterwards Lloyd's agent in Auckland and at times officiated as consul for the United States and for Hawaii. Bain was elected to the first Auckland Provincial Council for Auckland Suburbs, which he represented during 1853-55. He was again in the Council, for Auckland East, from 1865-67. He was 12 years a justice of the peace and two years chairman of the Auckland city board. He died on 3 Dec 1867.

Auckland P.C. Proc.; London Gaz., 11 Mar 1851; Southern Cross, 4 Dec 1867.

Reference: Volume 1, page 31

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