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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Auckland Provincial District]

Mr. Frank W. Leighton

Mr. Frank W. Leighton, the Junior Partner, is the eldest son of Mr. J. F. Leighton, and was born at Ponsonby, and educated at the Auckland College and Grammar School. He served a short term in his father's business, preparatory to entering upon a commercial life, and during a visit to England, he made the acquaintance of many of the leading manufacturers of stationery, thus forming a connection which has since proved exceedingly useful. On his way back, he remained in Sydney for about three years, and there gained very considerable commercial experience. He left Sydney for Auckland in October, 1894, by the “Wairarapa,” on what proved to be that vessel's final trip. It was his first return to New Zealand after an absence of nearly five years, and he was bringing home souvenirs of the many countries which he had visited and these were subsequently all lost in the wreck. Mr. Leighton was one of those who escaped death on that occasion. He revisited Sydney for a short time, but returned to New Zealand towards the end of 1895, and joined his father as manager of the commercial part of the business.