Colin Harrie McKeich

Other Events:

• Occupation: electrician

Notes:

Colin was born in Dunedin, the eldest child of Walter and Elizabeth McKeich. He was educated at Macandrew Road School where he was Dux in his final year. His secondary education was at night school at King Edward Technical College where he gained qualifications which enabled him to carry out the tasks of an Electrical Engineer. In 1942 he gained a position with the Public Works Dept in Wellington. He and his family, Maisie, his wife and Bill, Jean and Alex lived at Ingestre Street, Brooklyn and Colin joined such groups as the local Bowling Club, Ratepayers' Association and School Committees. He was a Commissioner for South Wellington Intermediate when that school was first established. In his early years Colin was a marksman with the Kiwi Defence Rifle Club and won events at Trentham. Colin was heavily involved with the New Zealand Institute of Electricians and became President and Life Member towards the end of his career in the Electrical Industry. For a number of years Colin edited "The New Zealand Electrician". He enjoyed writing articles for the journal and delivering speeches at conferences, many of which, it is reported, were designed to stir people into action. He retired after 40 years as Chief Regulations Engineer for the New Zealand Electricity Department.

All entries for 1928 - 1931 electoral roll living at 151 Bay View Road
49370, Mckeich, Colin Harrie, Electrician
18788, Mckeich, Elizabeth Barclay, Married
18791, Mckeich, Walter Ernest, Woolclasser




Died:

Colin married Mary Naismith Turley on 24 Feb 1932 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand. Mary was born on 4 Nov 1906 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand; died on 5 May 1994 in Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Mary Lynette Swan [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]