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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Auckland Provincial District]

Field, J.H.

Field, J.H., Printer and Paper-bag Maker, Albert Street, Auckland. This business was established over thirty years ago by the father of the present proprietor, Mr. J. H. Field, senior, under whose management a number of papers and periodicals were printed, including the “Volunteer Gazette,” “Auckland Free Lance, “New Zealand Labour,” and “New Zealand Lantern.” A good deal of Government work has been done by the firm, and in one instance of alleged breach of contract on the part of the Government, Mr. Field placed his case repeatedly before the Public Petitions Committee, which, on five different occasions, recommended the Government to pay compensation, but without avail. The late Mr. Field was very well known in Auckland, and filled several positions of importance. His death occurred on the 5th of July, 1896. The present proprietor, Mr. John Henry Field, was born in 1862, at Northampton, England, and five years later came to the Colony with his parents by the ship “Siam.” He was educated at the Auckland College and Grammar School. Mr. Field learned his trade under his father, and has been connected with the business in various capacities for more than twenty years. He recently spent a considerable amount of money in obtaining improved appliances for his business, and purchased an excellent site in Albert Street, opposite his original premises. A new printing office was erected by him, and it is noteworthy for the completeness of its equipment as a business establishment. In 1885, Mr. Field married a daughter of the late Mr. Robert Ford, one of Auckland's early colonists.