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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]

Flyger and Wilson

Flyger and Wilson (James Flyger and Robert Wilson), late Eades and Flyger, Undertakers, Joiners and Builders, 20 Cuba Street, Wellington. Bankers, National Bank of New Zealand. Private residences: Mr. Flyger, 20 Cuba Street; Mr. Wilson, Tutchen Street. Mr. Flyger, who is a native of the Colony (his father being one of the early settlers), was brought up to the business in Wellington. The business was established in the early days by Mr. Nicholson, who sold out to Mr. Eades in 1874, after conducting the trade for many years. Mr. Flyger was in business on his own account for nearly twenty years, joining Mr. Eades in 1887. The latter died on the 30th of April, 1895, and Mr. Wilson joined Mr. Flyger in the following September. Undertaking is the leading line of the firm, and
Mr. Wilson.    Mr. Flyger.

Mr. Wilson.    Mr. Flyger.

in this line they stand well, having had many of the largest funerals entrusted to their care. They supply polished and panelled caskets at a few hours notice. They have two splendid hearses, and can be relied upon for the style in which they carry out, as well as the quality of, their work. All kinds of carpentering and joinery work is performed at their workshop and elswhere, as may be necessary. The building occupied by them is of iron, affording a floor space of about 1000 square feet. Mr. Flyger is a member of the Te Aro School Committee, on which he has held a seat for five years.