PHILLIPS, WILLIAM MORGAN (1819-1910) was born in England, and for some years worked in a banking house. Arriving in New Zealand by the Olympus in 1849, he settled in Nelson, but later moved to Wellington, where he represented Hutt in the Provincial Council (1857-61). For a time he was engaged in farming but later joined the staff of the Government Printing Office. Phillips was prominently associated with the original horticultural association of Wellington. He died on 16 Aug 1910.

The Dominion, 17 Aug 1910.

Reference: Volume 2, page 86

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