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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Auckland Provincial District]

Heather, Roberton and Co

Heather, Roberton and Co. (H. D.) Heather and A. B. Roberton), Kauri Gum and General Merchants and Importers, Customs Street West, Auckland. Bankers, National Bank of New Zealand. Telephone 8. P.O. Box 231. This firm was founded in 1895 in succession to Mr. A. Heather, well-known and highly respected in Auckland, who purchased the business of Messrs Owen and Graham in 1879. The latter firm was one of the oldest mercantile houses in Auckland, and its reputation was worldwide in commercial circles. The present firm represents, amongst others, the following important houses:—Messrs Nelson, Moate and Co., tea importers; Tyser line of steamers; James Keiller and Sons, of Dundee; the San Jose Fruit Company of California; the United Fire and Marine Insurance Company, of Sydney; M. B. Fosters and Sons, Ltd., Bottlers, London; and Haig and Haig (whisky), London.