James Alfred NASH

  General Notes:

In 1884 James Alfred commenced work at Nathan's Ready Money Store for five shillings per week. After nine years his wages were one pound ten shillings per week. He then became an insurance agent and valuer. In 1907 he was elected to the Borough Council and became Mayor in 1908 and remained undefeated for 15 years. He was elected to Parliament in 1918 and was the member for Manawatu for 17 years. He was Chairman of the Hospital Board for 25 years and Chairman of the Power Boards Association for the same length of time.

James married Elizabeth Lily GRATER in 1895. (Elizabeth Lily GRATER was born in 1872 and died in 1942.)