George Gould (businessman)

George Gould, ca 1923

George Gould (6 April 1865 – 26 May 1941) was a New Zealand farmer, businessman, stock breeder, racehorse owner and breeder, and racing administrator. He was born in Christchurch, New Zealand on 6 April 1865.[1] His father (1823–1889), a prominent businessman, had the same name.[2] He was the uncle of George Ranald Macdonald.[3] He was the grandfather of British politician, Bryan Gould.

He was chairman of the New Zealand Shipping Company for some time.[4] He died on 26 May 1941 in Christchurch.[1] His sister Mabel, the widow of the Hon. Henry A. Hannen (himself the son of James Hannen, Baron Hannen), died in the same week.[5]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Rice, Geoffrey W.. "George Gould". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved December 2011.
  2. ↑ Cyclopedia Company Limited (1903). "Mr. George Gould". The Cyclopedia of New Zealand : Canterbury Provincial District. Christchurch: The Cyclopedia of New Zealand. Retrieved 31 March 2013.
  3. ↑ Greenaway, Graham M. Miller and Richard L. N. "George Ranald Macdonald". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved December 2011.
  4. ↑ "Obituary". Auckland Star. LXXII (122). 26 May 1941. p. 4. Retrieved 22 August 2014.
  5. ↑ "Death of Mrs. H. A. Hannen". Evening Post. CXXXI (125). 29 May 1941. p. 12. Retrieved 22 August 2014.