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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]

Hight, William

Hight, William, Farrier and General Blacksmith, Taonui Road, Colyton. Private address, Ashurst Road. Bankers, Bank of New Zealand, Feilding. This business was established by Mr. T. J. Smith in 1886, and taken over by the present proprietor in February, 1896. The premises have a frontage of 30 feet and a floorage space of 600 square feet. Being a skilled tradesman, and by closely studying the wants of the public, Mr. Hight has gained for himself a good steady trade. Born in Christchurch in 1866, he is the son of the late Mr. David Hight, one of Canterbury's oldest identities. Shortly after leaving school he was apprenticed to his William Hight trade, and was for four years in the employ of Mr. James Armstrong, Waddington, and for a like term with Mr. John Fraser, Springfield. After spending a few years at different places, Mr. Hight established himself in business at Kimberley, where he had a successful run of five years, but was induced to come to the North Island, and, hearing good accounts of Colyton, took over the present business. He is well patronised by the surrounding settlers, who recognise in Mr. Hight an experienced and persevering workman.