Macdonald Dictionary Record: Frederick Henry Pyne

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George Ranald Macdonald
Production date
1952-1964
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One record, handwritten in ink on rectangular card, with biographical information for Frederick Henry Pyne. Written by George Ranald Macdonald for the Macdonald Dictionary of Canterbury Biography project, 1952-1964.
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Christchurch
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G R Macdonald Dictionary of Canterbury Biographies
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P618
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P618
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P618
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Marks/Inscriptions: F. 618 Pyne , Frederick Henry - (1856-1915) was born at Roy don, 2ser2c 29.2.56 son of the Rev. Alfred Pyne, Vicar of Roy don. He was educ at Eton when hy fistiuet Ala Boyle. He came out to N.Z. in 78 and join ed the form of J. M. Her wood + o. and rose to be manager. He and Boyle started the form of Pyne o in 88, He had a very high standing among other men both became se of his ability and his integrity He was particularly successful as an auction er of thorough breeds and was considered to be the best in N.Z. What made him so successful was He because he had an exceptional Knowledge of pedigree which he carried in his head and which he was able to produce with out hesitation His clothes were always unman late , even on a dusty day at Addn Every morning his handkerchief was newly washed and pressed and his shoes were hiring . He arrived at his office every morning in a hansom cab He had a particular deliberate way of making his signature which was always exceptional y legible. When a sheet of Figures were brought into him to sign he always ran his eye over rapidly and often defected mistakes. a son of a fiend. f his who was always thirsty and broke would come into the office and ask for a small advance . He would put his head out of the door hemo f Mark (Sport) LT. 29.12.90 : : 13.8.90 inf. Godfrey wes Vena.; Type of mark: Machine translation/Transcription; Notes: Machine translation by Mark Fryer
Marks/Inscriptions: otters written by various of his fends underline the fast that his standing among them was something quite exceptional. They all spoke of his integrity and ability - and also f his generosity He went on helping all sorts of dead beats to the end f his life.; Type of mark: Machine translation/Transcription; Notes: Machine translation by Mark Fryer
Marks/Inscriptions: is and call out to the cashier " Give Mr - a pound and debit iy private age. G.B. Starky was a client and he used to get very Ann oed because his name would appear on the envelope spell Starky" ; once he replied and spell the mame of the firm Pine + Boil. He took a considerable interest r4s in racing and raced a few horses but never had a good one . He was a member of the comm. of the handicapp ing Comm. and a steward. He was selected to sell at the dispersal of the Middle Park Stud. Pyne + o were the first to hold regular sales at Kaikoura; they had to put up special yards there. Charles Wood of Lyn ton Downs persuaded them to do this. He was chairman of the C.J.C. 1908 -10 and succeeded G.G. Stead as treasurer . and rep. the C.J.C at the racing conference. He was a a diciembre of the N.Z. Shipping Co, Mason Struthers + Wo and Ward+ to . He organised the Fund to help the Belgians. He was chair indu f the Ch Ch. Club for 2 years marr. at st Helens 12.8.90 Ethel Stanley dau. of W.A. how of St. Helens by Rev. W.R. Campbell. Duncan Rutherford drove them to Culverden in a 4 in - hand. . estate £64023. He d. 1.12.15 ag. 59. 4 daus. Colin. Mrs Geo Denniston Mrs Ashley Dean : Mrs Jury Robins on. oe; Type of mark: Machine translation/Transcription; Notes: Machine translation by Mark Fryer
Marks/Inscriptions: always got his clothes from Eng. marr. in hawing room at St Helens siren g rond Wedding day grandfather wa s a fellow f Peter house Camb + had the living of Rondonia went bach to Eng in 78 ; he used to lisp had £1w0 when he landed trustee to Heywood who left him his gold Watch.; Type of mark: Machine translation/Transcription; Notes: Machine translation by Mark Fryer

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