Hodgkins, Geoffrey Michael William (Michael), 1902-1965 (Person)

SummaryMichael arrived in Tauranga after 1937. Known for his eccentric behavior, rugged appearance, and profound love of nature, he was both a fascinating and enigmatic figure. His sketches and extensive knowledge of plant and animal life made him a local character, both loved and teased by school children, who nicknamed him "Spring-heel Jack", a term he hated. Living in a small hut by the Ōtūmoetai salt marsh, he became a colorful part of the community. Hodgkins died in his hut around 27 October 1965.SourcesDictionary of New Zealand BiographyMichael Hodgkins, a gentleman and a scholar (Fiona Kean)Tauranga City Libraries, Ams 285Wordpress article by Debbie McCauley

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Records of Michael Hodgkins (Geoffrey Michael William Hodgkins), 1902-1965

Sketches by Graham Bell, courtesy of David Saric and provided to the Tauranga Heritage Collection and Tauranga City Libraries (Ams 285)

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Kaitiakitanga StatementWe ask that, in addition to normal copyright and privacy considerations, users of our heritage resources uphold the mana and dignity of the people, communities and places depicted within.CopyrightTauranga City LibrariesLicenseCC BY 4.0AcknowledgementTauranga City Libraries, Hodgkins, Geoffrey Michael William (Michael), 1902-1965: https://paekoroki.tauranga.govt.nz/nodes/view/95284

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First Name(s)Geoffrey Michael William (Michael)SurnameHodgkinsAlso Known asMichael HodkinsGenderMaleDate of Birth1 May 1902Place of BirthDunedinDate of Death27 October 1965Place of DeathTaurangaPlace of Burial/CremationTauranga Anglican Cemetery

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MotherDalgliesh, Jane (Jean) MooreFatherHodgkins, William John Parker

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AuthorTauranga City Libraries - Harley CouperType of ContributionLibrary authorityTaxonomyStories | People

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Hodgkins, Geoffrey Michael William (Michael), 1902-1965 (Person)