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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Auckland Provincial District]

Macfarlane, J. B.

Macfarlane, J. B., Commission Merchant and Grain Broker. Fort Street, Auckland. Cable address, “Tenax.” Bankers, National Bank of New Zealand. Mr Macfarlane carries on a large grain and produce business, which was established about fifteen years ago. He is agent for the Mataura Paper Mills, St. George's Preserving Works, Ireland and Co., millers, Oamaru, Symington's Essence of Coffee and Chicory, and several other general lines. He has correspondents in both England and America. The premises consist of a two-storey building, with a stucco frontage of eighty feet. The head offices are in the original building, which was purchased by Mr Macfarlane, the additions having been built by him. The storehouses have a capacity of one thousand tons. Mr Macfarlane was born in Glasgow and educated at Home. He came to New Zealand about twenty-five years ago from London, and after engaging in mercantile pursuits in Dunedin for some time he started his present business in Auckland.

Mr. J. B. Macfarlane's Premises.

Mr. J. B. Macfarlane's Premises.