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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Auckland Provincial District]

Trenwith, John

Trenwith, John, Pioneer Boot Factory, 37 and 39 Wakefield Street, Auckland. Telephone 114. Cable and Telegraphic address, “Trenwith, Auckland.” Bankers, Bank of New South Wales. Mr. Trenwith is a native of Penzance, Cornwall. He served his time at the boot trade with his father, completed his term in 1847, and continued till 1865 to manage his father's business. In the latter year he came to New Zealand, and after gaining local experience he founded the present business in 1870. When he commenced only three hands were engaged, but as the business developed, additions to the number were constantly needed, and Mr. Trenwith now employs nearly one hundred. He is continuously obtaining the latest and most improved machinery, and obtains his motive power from two gas engines, Mr. Trenwith is a direct importer of American, English, and Continental boots and shoes which cannot be made in the colony; but all other kinds are made on the premises. The registered trade mark is “Pioneer Brand, Tren-with's. Make”—a brand which is almost a household word throughout the colony. Mr. Trenwith has been a member of the Auckland City Council for over twelve years. He was a member of the Harbour Board for over two years, and has likewise occupied a seat on the Charitable Aid Board. As Mr. Trenwith began wholesale boot manufacturing in 1870, and has continued it up to the present, he is now the oldest wholesale boot manufacturer in New Zealand.

Mr. J. Trenwith's Premises.

Mr. J. Trenwith's Premises.