Auckland businessman. Born in Kent and came to Auckland in 1858. Was an auctioneer in the South Island before joining NZ Accident Insurance Company in 1879. Became general manager in 1884 and retired in 1906. After his death he he left a large bequest for the establishment of the Auckland City Art Gallery, which was administered by the P A Edmiston Trust Board.
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Background
Philip Augustus Edmiston 1853 - 1946
The Edmiston Trust was established by a bequest from Philip Edmiston, a prominent and respected businessman who spent most of his life in Auckland.
His family emigrated from Westerham, Kent, England to New Zealand in 1858.
He was educated at Auckland Grammar School and Christ's College, Christchurch. After leaving school Philip Edmiston was employed by an auctioneering business in the South Island.
The New Zealand Accident Insurance Company was established towards the end of 1879 and Philip Edmiston joined the new company as an accountant, becoming General Manager in 1884.
New Zealand Insurance bought New Zealand Accident Insurance a year before Philip Edmiston retired in 1906. He remained an active shareholder and attended board meetings into the 1930s.
He died in Sydney in 1946.
Philip Edmiston was a supporter of the Auckland Museum and wished Auckland to be enriched with a fine art gallery and works of art. In his will he left £200,000 to provide for the visual arts in the city.
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Ashes interred with wife 10 Apr 1947
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Background
Philip Augustus Edmiston 1853 - 1946
The Edmiston Trust was established by a bequest from Philip Edmiston, a prominent and respected businessman who spent most of his life in Auckland.
His family emigrated from Westerham, Kent, England to New Zealand in 1858.
He was educated at Auckland Grammar School and Christ's College, Christchurch. After leaving school Philip Edmiston was employed by an auctioneering business in the South Island.
The New Zealand Accident Insurance Company was established towards the end of 1879 and Philip Edmiston joined the new company as an accountant, becoming General Manager in 1884.
New Zealand Insurance bought New Zealand Accident Insurance a year before Philip Edmiston retired in 1906. He remained an active shareholder and attended board meetings into the 1930s.
He died in Sydney in 1946.
Philip Edmiston was a supporter of the Auckland Museum and wished Auckland to be enriched with a fine art gallery and works of art. In his will he left £200,000 to provide for the visual arts in the city.
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Ashes interred with wife 10 Apr 1947
Auckland businessman. Born in Kent and came to Auckland in 1858. Was an auctioneer in the South Island before joining NZ Accident Insurance Company in 1879. Became general manager in 1884 and retired in 1906. After his death he he left a large bequest for the establishment of the Auckland City Art Gallery, which was administered by the P A Edmiston Trust Board.
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Background
Philip Augustus Edmiston 1853 - 1946
The Edmiston Trust was established by a bequest from Philip Edmiston, a prominent and respected businessman who spent most of his life in Auckland.
His family emigrated from Westerham, Kent, England to New Zealand in 1858.
He was educated at Auckland Grammar School and Christ's College, Christchurch. After leaving school Philip Edmiston was employed by an auctioneering business in the South Island.
The New Zealand Accident Insurance Company was established towards the end of 1879 and Philip Edmiston joined the new company as an accountant, becoming General Manager in 1884.
New Zealand Insurance bought New Zealand Accident Insurance a year before Philip Edmiston retired in 1906. He remained an active shareholder and attended board meetings into the 1930s.
He died in Sydney in 1946.
Philip Edmiston was a supporter of the Auckland Museum and wished Auckland to be enriched with a fine art gallery and works of art. In his will he left £200,000 to provide for the visual arts in the city.
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Ashes interred with wife 10 Apr 1947
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Background
Philip Augustus Edmiston 1853 - 1946
The Edmiston Trust was established by a bequest from Philip Edmiston, a prominent and respected businessman who spent most of his life in Auckland.
His family emigrated from Westerham, Kent, England to New Zealand in 1858.
He was educated at Auckland Grammar School and Christ's College, Christchurch. After leaving school Philip Edmiston was employed by an auctioneering business in the South Island.
The New Zealand Accident Insurance Company was established towards the end of 1879 and Philip Edmiston joined the new company as an accountant, becoming General Manager in 1884.
New Zealand Insurance bought New Zealand Accident Insurance a year before Philip Edmiston retired in 1906. He remained an active shareholder and attended board meetings into the 1930s.
He died in Sydney in 1946.
Philip Edmiston was a supporter of the Auckland Museum and wished Auckland to be enriched with a fine art gallery and works of art. In his will he left £200,000 to provide for the visual arts in the city.
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Ashes interred with wife 10 Apr 1947
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