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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Auckland Provincial District]

Barber, Robert

Barber, Robert, Baker, Confectioner and Pastrycook, Karangahape Read, Auck and. This business was originally established by Mr. Henry Brown, and has been only a few years in Mr. Barber's possession. The shop, which is of wood, is two stories in height, and a portion is set aside and fitted up as a refreshment room. Mr. Barber has a fine display of choice confectionery, and makes a specialty of wedding cakes, and all kinds of sugar work. Mr. Barber was born and educated in Edinburgh, but learned his trade with Mr. T. Scott, of Cumberland, England. He came to New Zealand in 1888, and after his arrival in Auckland, he entered the employment of Mr. Leigh, of Queen Street, and was his foreman for nine years, at the end of which he commenced business on his own account.

Mr. R. Barber.

Mr. R. Barber.