William John Brister 1882-1936

SummaryWilliam arrived in New Zealand on the Ayrshire in 1906 as an Marine Engineer to work in Wellington on steam trains. He moved to Tauranga around 1913 then to the gold mines in Waihi, Waikino and Thames. Main Body

This is the only photo of William Brister found in an old book about Tauranga (close up of the above image below). He is the third from the left with hands on hips.
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William John Brister

William Brister 1913-1916

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AcknowledgementTe Ao Mārama - Tauranga City Libraries

Personal Information

First Name(s)William JohnSurnameBristerDate of Birth5 June 1882Place of BirthWhitton MiddlesexDate of Death23 June 1936Place of Burial/CremationThames CemetaryOccupationMarine Engineer

Whānau

MotherEliza RawlingsFatherWilliam GriffithsChildrenEdith

Partner

PartnerEdith Griffiths

Settler Information

Name of ShipAyrshirePort of ArrivalWellington New Zealand

Military Service

UnitReserveConflictWorld War, 1939-1945

Relates To

PeopleTauranga Memories (2011-2021) - People

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William John Brister 1882-1936