Alfred Warbrick

Alfred Patchett Warbrick (1860–1940) was a notable New Zealand boatbuilder, rugby player and tourist guide. Of Māori descent, he identified with the Ngāti Rangitihi and Te Arawa iwi. He was born in Matata, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand in 1860.[1]

He contested the Eastern Maori electorate in the 1887 election and came third of four candidates.[2][3]

Rugby career

Warbrick was one of six brothers, five of whom, Arthur, Frederick, Joe, William and Alfred himself, played with the New Zealand Native football team on their 1888-89 tour of Britain, Ireland and Australia.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Keam, R. F. "Alfred Patchett Warbrick". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved December 2011.
  2. ↑ "Election News". Ashburton Guardian VII (1638). 17 August 1887. p. 3. Retrieved 21 June 2012.
  3. ↑ "Maori Electorates". Hawera & Normanby Star IX (1724). 9 September 1887. p. 2. Retrieved 21 June 2012.
  4. ↑ "Old Time Rugby". Northern Advocate (paperspast.natlib.govt.nz). 26 September 1922. Retrieved 21 July 2013.


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