TREVETHICK, JONATHAN (1864-1939) was born at Lostwithiel, Cornwall, and came to New Zealand after his marriage in 1888, joining his brother in business at Lower Hutt. In 1894 he established a brush manufacturing business in Auckland, which he carried on till 1927. He was a member of the Auckland City Council (1910-21) and of the Auckland and Suburban Drainage Board; a trustee of the Auckland Savings Bank, and president of the Auckland Sailors' Home. Trevethick was many years chairman of the Liberal Federation in Auckland, and was a foundation member of the United Political party, of which he was president for Auckland province. He was a member of the Legislative Council from 1930 till his death (17 Oct 1939).

Who's Who N.Z., 1932; N.Z. Herald, 18 Oct 1939.

Reference: Volume 2, page 200

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