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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Auckland Provincial District]

Wilson, Thomas

Wilson, Thomas, Baker and Confectioner, 49 Grey Street, Auckland. This business was founded by Mr. Wilson in 1867, in a small wooden building on its present site, but finding the premises too small for his fast increasing trade, he erected the fine concrete block which he now occupies. The bakehouse contains two large ovens, and is one of the finest in Auckland. Mr. Wilson employs four men, and has two carts delivering in the town and its suburbs. He is a native of Fifeshire, Scotland, and in 1853 he left his native land for Victoria, in the ship “Goldfinder.” After gaining considerable experience with leading Melbourne bakers, he came to Auckland in the ship “Invincible,” and established his present business. Mr. Wilson occupied the position of chairman of the Master Bakers' Association during the strikes of 1890 and 1894, and it is generally admitted that he was the only man capable of keeping the men together. He was for six years in the first-class militia, and was at the front for a few weeks during the Waikato war. Mr Wilson's residence is in Wolseley Road.

Hanna, photo.Mr. T. Wilson.

Hanna, photo.Mr. T. Wilson.