Other formats

    TEI XML file   ePub eBook file  

Connect

    mail icontwitter iconBlogspot iconrss icon

The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Auckland Provincial District]

Hutchison, William E.

Hutchison, William E., Builder and Contractor, Jervois Road, Ponsonby. Mr. Hutchison was born in Derry, Ireland, in 1858, and educated at the Model School in that town. He arrived at Auckland on the 1st of September, 1875, by the ship “Dover Castle,” and finished his time as a builder under Major Skinner. Mr. Hutchison then joined his father in partnership, and the firm was known as Hutchison and Son. A large number of private residences and buildings were erected by the firm, but upon the breaking out of the “boom” in Melbourne, the junior partner went across to that city, and acted as foreman for a Melbourne firm for some time. On his return to New Zealand he rejoined his father and has since been engaged in carrying out large contracts, such as Messrs Hellaby's store and freezing works, Shortland Street; factory at Richmond and shop in Karangahape Road; Huntly Hotel; the large brick additions to Messrs L. D. Nathan and Co.'s bonded store in Customs Street East; the Albert Brewery in Elliot Street, and other buildings too numerous to mention. The firm recently finished erecting the D.S.C. Block of Buildings, including additions to the Central Hotel, Queen and Victoria Streets. It also makes a specialty of private residences and villas. The firm's steam joinery works are in Lower Hobson Street, where the shop is fitted up with all the latest woodworking machines. Mr. Hutchison has acted for some time as secretary of the Ponsonby Lodge of Freemasons, and is secretary of St. John's Wesleyan Church. He is also a member of the Ponsonby Bowling Club, and is a member of the council of the Auckland Technical Schools' Association.

Hanna, photo.Mr. W. E. Hutchison.

Hanna, photo.Mr. W. E. Hutchison.