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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]
Hatrick, A. and Co
Hatrick, A. and Co. (Alex. Hatrick), General Merchants, Pipiriki. Head office, Taupo Quay, Wanganui. The premises at Pipiriki, although of a temporary nature, consist of three large buildings, the store being a one-story wooden building, having a floorage space of over 1700 square feet. Heavy stocks of groceries and general merchandise are kept. In the two large wool stores, large quantities of wool are stored in the season. Messrs. A. Hatrick and Co.'s well-known river-steamers—the “Wairere” and “Manuwai”—are regular traders during the summer season between Wanganui and Pipiriki. During the winter there is a weekly departure from each end. On Sundays and holidays the steamers make special excursion trips, and large numbers of Wanganui page 1459 residents, as well as visitors, avail themselves of the opportunity for an enjoyable outing. A new steamer is now on its way from England for the river trade above Pipiriki, which will have its headquarters at Pipiriki. Reference is made in the descriptive article on Wanganui to the enchanting scenery of this grand river, which is often called “the Rhine of New Zealand.”