Hughes , Rev. George

- bn – d. England 1957. N.Z.B.M.S. Missionary, India, 1895-1899. Rev. Hughes served for three years in Bengal with the English B.M.S. before coming to New Zealand to recover from ill health. He took up a short term pastorate at South Dunedin and then in 1895 responded to the need for a new chief of staff in Brahmanbaria. He was instrumental in establishing a second mission station in Chandpur which, under his direction, was completed in 1897. This accommodation, however, was still inadequate for the 8 missionaries on the field, many of whom were young and inexperienced. Irreconcilable differences between members of staff arose under such difficult circumstances and the subsequent inquiry led to Rev. Hughes’ resignation from the New Zealand Society. He returned to the English B.M.S. in Chittagong, serving for a total of 32 years. Refs: NZB August 1899, 122; obituary: NZB October 1957, 236.