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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Auckland Provincial District]

Woods, George Henry

Woods, George Henry, General Storekeeper, Gum Buyer, and Licensed Native Interpreter, Ohaeawai. Bankers, National Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Auckland kauri gum agents, Messrs. Garlick and Lyon. The business was established in 1887 and taken over by Mr. Woods in 1894. His premises, situated on the corner of the Waimate and Kawakawa roads, have a total frontage of over 100 feet and the main building contains 1200 feet of floor space, with a shop well-stocked in each of its respective departments. Mr. Woods keeps pack-horses and carts employed in conveying merchandise to and from the gumfields, is a cash buyer of wood and makes advances on the season's clip. His fine large gum-sheds form a not inconsiderable feature of his business. Mr. Woods was born in Awnui North in 1873, and is a son of Mr. G. E. Woods, schoolmaster of Ngawha. He was for twelve months with Mr. G. W. S. Patterson, five years with Messrs. Dickeson Bros., and two years in the employ of Mr. W. E. Goffe at Ngawha. Mr. Woods is secretary and treasurer of the Ohaeawai Brass Band and takes a lively interest in the football and athletic clubs.

Hanna, photo. Mr. G. H. Woods.

Hanna, photo. Mr. G. H. Woods.