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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]

Jennings, William

Jennings, William, Painter, Glazier, Paper-hanger, and Decorator, 178 Willis Street, Wellington. Telephone 887. Bankers, Bank of New Zealand. Mr. Jennings is a native of Cornwall, which county he left early in life. He was apprenticed to the trade in Torquay, continuing to work as a journeyman in various parts of England before leaving for the Colony. He came to New Zealand per s.s. “Tainui” from London in 1885, and the following year established the present business. Mr. Jennings owns and oceupies a convenient two-story shop and dwelling as above, with large workshop behind, the floorage space used in the business being 1200 square feet. Mr. Jennings is a direct importer of paperhangings, paints, enamels, and varnishes. He undertakes general house decoating and finishing and has a steadily growing connection.