A E (Gus) Mansford, Mayor of Palmerston North

Description

Gus Mansford in his mayoral robes. He was Palmerston North Mayor 1931 - 1947.

Augustus Edward Mansford was born in Nelson c. 1886. He came to Palmerston North in 1907, and began an auctioneering business before becoming an accountant. He was a noted sportsman in his youth. He was awarded the O.B.E. in 1946, and died 13 June 1962.

Hand painted portrait. Probably removed from oval frame.

Identification

Relation

Public Photograph Collection 2006-281

Date

194X

Digitisation id

2018Pa_2006-281_025196

Format

Colour print

Held in

Outsize