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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Auckland Provincial District]

Stone Brothers

Stone Brothers (T. L. White and J. Bennett, successors), Shipbrokers, Licensed Custom House Agents and General Merchants, Fort Street, Auckland. Cable address, “Stone”; Code A.B.C. Telephone 37. P.O. Box 119. Bankers, Bank of New Zealand. This old and well-known firm was founded in 1852 by Mr. C. J. Stone, a highly esteemed citizen, who died about 1882. The business was carried on from 1864 to 1874 by Messrs C. J. Stone and Sons. Mr. C. J. Stone then retired, and Mr. C. B. Stone successfully continued the business until 1891, when the present partners took his place. The firm's ramifications extend over the Australasian colonies, in connection with grain, produce, shipping, and general merchandise. They are agents for Calley's Torbay Paints; Hayward's Sheep Dip, etc., and for Messrs William Schulze and Co., of Galashiels, Scotland, woollen manufacturers, and Messrs William Oddy and Co., Bradford, England, manufacturers.