SPINKS, WILLIAM, arrived in Wellington by the "Ursula" (1843). He was a man of some education, and was on the committee of the Mechanics' Institute (1848). He represented Wellington City in the Provincial Council (1861-64). Spinks was the first wharfinger at the Queen's wharf.

Wellington P.C. Proc.; N.Z.C.; Ward.

Reference: Volume 2, page 161

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