Rodgers, Thomas Michael Noel Biography 1971

RODGERS, Thomas Michael Noel
Barrister, solicitor & notary public, Palmerston North
Born: Palmerston North, 3 December 1905, son of TJ Rodgers; married 1937 Myra E, daughter of Judge HF Ayson CMG [Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George]; 1 son 2 daughters
Education: Palmerston North
Employed by Gifford Moore, Ongley & Tremaine 1923-25, Cooper 1926, Carlile Mclean Scannell & Wood (Hastings) 1927-29; since in practice Palmerston North; president Palmerston North Law Society 1947 (honorary secretary 1932-45); president Squash-rackets club 7 years (life member); Dominion president Chamber of Commerce (1964); president Palmerston North Chamber of Commerce; Palmerston North Road Safety council; a founder Manawatu Repertory Society (president 7 years, life member); president AA [Automobile Association] (Manawatu); director NZ Motor World Amalgamated Investors Security, Princes St Properties, Committee Investments, Agriculture & General Finances, Putaruru Investments, Feilding Bacon Coy Ltd, Barker Investments Ltd, Advances & Acceptances Ltd, Seldon Motors Ltd; vice-president NIMU [North Island Motor Union], Association Chamber of Commerce NZ, president 1964; president Manawatu Caravan Club; vice-president Manawatu-Wairarapa Savings Bank
Recreation: shooting, squash-rackets, amateur theatre, fishing
Private address: “Pencarrow”, Rangitane St, Palmerston North