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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]

Finn, Rigg and Co

Finn, Rigg and Co. (George Finn and Charles E. Rigg), Mercantile and Produce Brokers, Manufacturers' Agents, 10 Custom House Quay, Wellington. Telephone, 921. P.O. Box, 126. Bankers, Bank of New Zealand. This business was established in October, 1895, by Mr. George Finn, whose career is more fully referred to under the National Dairy Association of New Zealand, of which he is Secretary for the North Island. The firm make a speciality of supplying all kinds of dairy material and utensils. They import largely from America, Germany and elsewhere, and are in a position to satisfy their customers by the excellence and good value of the merchandise in which they deal. Mr. Rigg, the junior partner, lately of the firm of Fox and Rigg, was born at Whitehaven, Cumberland, England. He is the eldest son of the late Mr. Charles A. Rigg, who was one of the leading corn merchants and millers in the Northern Counties. Educated at St. Bee's College, Cumberland, and at Folkestone, he entered into business when thirteen years old. Two years later, he joined the London firm of Messrs. Robert Proctor and Sons, Corn Brokers, and was elected a member of the London Corn Exchange and Baltic in 1891. In February, 1893, he left
Mr. G. Finn.

Mr. G. Finn.

England for the colonies, and has had various experiences since his arrival. He established the firm of Fox and Rigg in April, 1895, but after this business had been carried on for about six months, Mr. Rigg severed his connection in order to join Mr. George Finn, under the style of Finn, Rigg and Co.
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Mr. C. E. Rigg.

Mr. C. E. Rigg.