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People from the Dictionary of New Zealand Biography, Volume 5
These biographies can be found at the online DNZB site: www.dnzb.govt.nz
- Abel, Erwin Leonard Guy Grocer, businessman, athlete, racehorse owner
- Alley, Geoffrey Thomas Farmer, rugby player, adult educator, librarian and library administrator
- Ashton, Joey Matenga Moriori, Ngati Mamoe and Ngati Kahungunu; railway worker, sportsman, dance band leader
- Barnes, James George Clerk, athlete, military aviator, prisoner of war, politician, sharebroker, sports administrator, community leader
- Bellwood, James Charles Labourer, physical education instructor, sports coach
- Blazey, Cecil Albert Insurance company manager, military administrator, sports administrator
- Bridson, Gordon Hardware merchant, swimmer, naval officer, farmer
- Broughton, William James Jockey
- Brown, Gordon Alexander Accountant, co-operative retail manager, businessman, rugby administrator, local politician
- Burrows, James Thomas Teacher, sportsman and administrator, military leader
- Burton, William John Lithographic draughtsman, rifleman, archer
- Carson, William Nichol Warehouseman, rugby and cricket player, soldier
- Cavanagh, Victor George Sportsman, compositor, rugby coach and administrator, newspaper manager
- Cave, Henry Butler Cricket player, farmer
- Clarke, Ian James Rugby player, farmer, rugby administrator
- Couch, Manuera Benjamin Riwai Ngai Tahu; builder, rugby player, shearing contractor, probation officer, community leader, politician, Mormon missionary
- Cross, Cecil Lancelot Stewart Basketball player, sports administrator and broadcaster
- Dawson, Pearl Howard Veterinarian, hockey and cricket player, sports administrator
- Delamere, Monita Eru Te Whanau-a-Apanui and Ngai Tahu; rugby player, dry-cleaner, Ringatu leader, community leader
- Ellis, Leslie James Jockey, racehorse trainer
- Grant, Alexander McGregor Surgeon, horse-racing administrator, racehorse owner and breeder
- Jarden, Ronald Alexander Athlete, rugby player, businessman, sharebroker
- Lamason, Ina Mabel Cricketer, hockey player and umpire, secretary, sports administrator and writer
- London, Harold David Public servant, philatelist, cycling administrator, editor, local historian
- Love, Eruera Te Whiti o Rongomai Te Ati Awa; rugby player, interpreter, military leader
- Love, Makere Rangiatea Ralph Te Ati Awa leader, public servant, sports administrator, local politician, Maori welfare officer, land claimant
- Lupp, Sybil Audrey Marie Mechanic, motor-racing driver, garage proprietor, motor vehicle dealer
- McCarthy, Winston John Broadcaster, journalist, writer
- McConachy, Clark Billiards and snooker player
- Mander, Peter Garth Yachtsman, yachting administrator, businessman
- Newman, Jack Transport operator, businessman, sportsman and administrator, local politician
- O'Connor, Patrick John Shearer, blacksmith, wrestler
- Paewai, Manahi Nitama Rangitane and Ngati Kahungunu; doctor, rugby player, local politician, community leader
- Peek, Charles Edward Teacher, child welfare administrator, billiards player
- Poananga, Brian Matauru Ngati Porou and Rangitane; sportsman, military leader, diplomat
- Porritt, Arthur Espie Athlete, doctor, sports administrator, governor general
- Read, Norman Richard Carpenter, athlete, salesman
- Ruru, Lena Matewai Te Aitanga-a-Mahaki; community leader, sportswoman, pianist, Maori welfare worker
- Simons, Dorothy Edith Sportswoman, sports journalist and writer
- Smith, John Burns Nga Puhi; baker, rugby player, soldier, sportsman
- Smithells, Philip Ashton Physical educationalist, university professor
- Sullivan, John Lorraine Rugby player, driver, salesman, rugby coach and administrator, company director
- Walter, Cyril Vincent Hockey player and coach, sports writer, teacher, bookseller
- Watene, Puti Tipene Ngati Maru and Te Arawa; rugby league player, politician, industrial welfare officer
- Webb, Thomas Clifton Lawyer, rugby player, politician, diplomat
- White, Evelyn Freda Show-jumper, racehorse trainer
- Wilkie, Elsie Hamer Bowler, sports administrator
Books
- Brittenden, R.T., Great days in New Zealand cricket, Reed, Wellington, 1958
- Harris, N., Lap of honour: the great moments of New Zealand athletics, Reed, Wellington, 1963
- McLean, T., Great days in New Zealand rugby, Reed, Wellington, 1959
- Palenski, R., and J. Romanos. Champions: New Zealand sports greats of the 20th century, Auckland, 2000
- Simons, D., New Zealand’s champion sportswomen, Moa, Auckland, 1982
- Smith, C.V., From N to Z, Hicks Smith & Wright, Wellington, 1947
