A. R. D. Fairburn

Arthur Rex Dugard Fairburn (2 February 1904 – 25 March 1957), commonly known by his initials A. R. D. Fairburn and otherwise as Rex, was a New Zealand poet who was born and died in Auckland.His grandfather, the surveyor, thinker and traveller Edwin Fairburn, was one of the first Pākehā born in New Zealand in 1827.[1][2] Fairburn attended Auckland Grammar School, where he first met R. A. K. Mason, and worked at various jobs, including relief work on the roads.Later he tutored in English and lectured on the history and theory of Art at Elam School of Art, Auckland University College.His poetry was initially influenced by the (then unfashionable) Georgian poets.
Fairburn's grave in Albany , Auckland, buried together with his mother, Teresa
AucklandNew ZealandNew ZealanderAlbanyPākehāWilliam Thomas FairburnNew Zealand Church Missionary SocietyAuckland Grammar SchoolR. A. K. MasonElam School of ArtAuckland University CollegeDominionDictionary of New Zealand BiographyMinistry for Culture and HeritageScholefield, GuyDepartment of Internal Affairs