SHAPTER, THOMAS BLACKALL, a son of Dr T. Shapter, of Exeter, England, was a barrister and solicitor practising at Shortland, Thames, when he married (1870) a daughter of Henry Bunny (q.v.). He shortly afterwards moved to the West Coast, where he represented Westport in the Nelson Provincial Council (1873-75). He was goldfields secretary in the provincial executive (1874-75).

Reference: Volume 2, page 150

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