MACREADY, THOMAS, sat in the Auckland Provincial Council for Auckland West (1867-73) and for Newton (1873-75). He was a member of the first City Council (1873-75) and of the city board of commissioners. For some years he was in business as a jeweller, and later built the Star Hotel, of which he was proprietor. He also owned the Duchess of Marlborough Hotel.

Reference: Volume 2, page 24

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