"Glencairn", a two-storey residence at 328 Devon Street East (Town Section 1461) was built for Mr F. C. J. Bellringer in 1922. The plans were drawn up by the firm Messenger, Griffiths & Taylor and it was built by J. M. Thompson. A building permit was issued on 26 April 1922 with an estimated cost of £2,500.
Mr Fred Cornelius James Bellringer was one of the owners of Bellringer Bros. Ltd and was the second son of Mr. James Bellringer. He was a New Plymouth Borough Councillor for a number of years and was also a chairman of the Hospital Board. He died at his residence - presumably this house - on 6 April 1923.
His wife, Mrs Alice Thurza Bellringer continued to reside in the house until it was put up for auction in July 1953. Dr Harold Fookes (1909 - 1972) later owned the house.
Related document and plan:
Taranaki Land Deed Index I3 Page 212 Town Section 1461
Taranaki DP3958 Sheet 1 Subdivision of Town Sections 1459, 1460 and part 1461, ICS Pre 300,000 Cadastral Plan Index (Imaged by LINZ)
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