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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Auckland Provincial District]

Webster, Josiah Daniel

Webster, Josiah Daniel, Fruit Importer, 39 Queen Street, Auckland. Mr. Webster started business in 1888, and has one of the best establishments of its kind in Auckland. Mrs Webster has the reputation of being the most skilful floral artiste in the city. Mr. Webster has long been connected with volunteering, as he joined the Thames Navai Brigade in 1876, and the A Battery of New Zealand Artillery in 1882, and is still connected with the latter corps. He is a “crack” shot, and has competed in most of the Rifle Association meetings held throughout New Zealand since 1882. In that year he won the English national medal for not missing a shot throughout the meeting at Nelsoa. At Wanganui, in 1886, he secured second prize for the Carbine Championship, putting up the world's record score of ninety-five out of a possible 105 at 200, 300, and 500 yards, and also winning first prize, in the Wanganui Citizens' match. At Christchurch, in 1887, he obtained third prize in the Carbine Belt competition. At the Napier meeting, in 1891, Mr. Webster shot brilliantly with the Martini-Henry, and finished second with only two points behind for the Rifle Championship. He had also competed at Sydney and Melbourne in the intercolonial contests, with varying success. Mr. Webster formed one of the first teams ever sent to England, in the Diamond Jubilee year, and shot in the contest at Bisley for the coveted Kalopore Cup. Sixteen teams from various colonies competed, and Victoria, the victor, beat New Zealand by only three points.

Auckland Harbour From Albert Park.

Auckland Harbour From Albert Park.