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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Auckland Provincial District]

Cook, Thomas and Son

Cook, Thomas and Son (Robert Angus, manager), Auckland. The business of Thomas Cook and Son was originated in 1841 by Mr. Thomas Cook, through the simple idea of running an excursion train at very low prices in connection with a temperance conference. Thence it developed into “conducted parties” to Scotland and on the Continent, and gradually included the distant, and then little frequented parts of the globe, within the scope of its operations. Mr. Thomas Cook was the originator, but his son, Mr. John Mason Cook, developed the business and managed and conducted its affairs at the time of its rapid growth. Mr. J. M. Cook recently died, and the control of the business is now in the hands of his three sons, who are assisted by the heads of departments who have grown up in the business. The firm has offices and agents all over the world, and there is no ticket nor combination of tickets which Messrs Cook and Son cannot issue; whether the passenger wishes to take a simple drive round a town, or a tour round the world, the firm can with equal ease make the necessary arrangements. In 1888 the firm extended its business to New Zealand, and since then the whole of the colony's wonderland and beautiful scenic resorts have come under the scope of Cook's tickets. The head New Zealand office at Auckland controls nine offices and sub-agencies in the colony, and the present manager, Mr. Robert Angus, joined the firm's service at the opening of the business in this colony. The business in New Zealand is under the general control of Melbourne, which is the headquarters for the Australian colonies, and the general manager is Mr. George Hatch.