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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Auckland Provincial District]

Mr. Robert Scott

Mr. Robert Scott, Proprietor of the Royal Mail Hotel, was born near the town of Omagh, County Tyrone, Ireland, where he received his early education. At the age of fourteen he was placed in a large mercantile house in Dublin, where he remained until the term of his apprenticeship expired. He was then appointed buyer for the firm, and his transactions were conducted principally in London. In 1878 he decided to leave the Old Country for New Zealand, and shortly after his arrival here was engaged by one of the largest mercantile firms in the Colony. In 1888 he went to Sydney, and followed a mercantile life there and in Melbourne for about three years, but returned to New Zealand in page 364 1891 as the representative of five of the largest manufacturing firms in Great Britain. His business necessitated his travelling throughout the Colony, and during the four years he retained the position he formed a large circle of acquaintances and personal friends. In 1895, he retired from commercial life, and took over the Royal Mail Hotel, which he has spared neither trouble nor expense to make a popular house. That he has been successful in every way is proved by the many complimentary letters he has received from his patrons, and also by the fact that the “Royal Mail” has the reputation of never losing a customer.

Hanna, photo.Mr. R. Scott.

Hanna, photo.
Mr. R. Scott.

Afternoon Tea Room, Royal Mail Hotel.

Afternoon Tea Room, Royal Mail Hotel.