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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Auckland Provincial District]

Purdy, James

Purdy, James, Farrier and General Blacksmith, Kaikohe. Established in 1889. Mr. Purdy's connection is a wide one, his trade for the greater part consisting of the manufacture of agricultural implements and vehicles of every description. He was born in Morpeth, Northumberland, in 1829, and followed his trade from his earliest days, working at Earsden, near Morpeth, for seven
Mr. J. Purdy.

Mr. J. Purdy.

page 576 years and for some time as a journeyman Mr. Purdy came to Victoria per ship “Eagle” in 1856 at the time of the gold discoveries and worked at Ballarat, Bendigo, and Black Forest. After eleven years' experience in Australia. Mr. Purdy came to New Zealand in 1867 and tried his luck on the Thames. Giving up gold-mining he proceeded to Kawakawa as engineer for the coal company. Mr. Purdy next spent two years at sawmilling in the Hokianga district, then returned to Kawakawa to take up his former occupation with the coal company. After other changes he finally established himself at Kaikohe. Mr. Purdy takes no part in public affairs. He is married and has two daughters and two sons.