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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Auckland Provincial District]

Whittington, Alfred James

Whittington, Alfred James, Boot and Shoe Upper Manufacturer and Importer of Grindery, Shoe Lane, off Grey Street, Auckland. Mr. Whittington was born at sea, while his parents were emigrating to the colony, in 1864. He completed his apprenticeship with Mr. J. Trenwith, at Auckland, in 1881, and worked at McArthur's factory till commencing business on his own account in 1882. He is a direct importer of all kinds of grindery, and all kinds of boot uppers, school satchels, portmanteaux, Gladstone bags, etc., are made on the premises. By close personal attention, Mr. Whittington has achieved success for his various manufactures all over the North Island. He is the inventor and patentee of Whitting-ton's Perambulator Safety Straps for holding infants in perambulators or other vehicles. They have already proved to be very useful, as they are thoroughly effective in accomplishing their inventor's object. The plant includes machines of the latest and most approved patterns, and a competent staff of work people is regularly employed in the production of the various goods that are made at the establishment.