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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Auckland Provincial District]

Mr. John Gow

Mr. John Gow, Shipwright for Messrs. Lane and Brown, served his apprenticeship with the firm, after which he learned the trade of a “saw doctor” at Holdship's mill, Whangaroa. He was subsequently in the employment of Messrs Wigmore and Co at the Whangaroa sawmills, but went to Melbourne
Mr. J. Gow.

Mr. J. Gow.

Schooner “Toroa,” 162 Tons, Fitted With 50-Horse Power Auxiliary Hercules Oil Engine. Built By Lane and Brown, Totara North.

Schooner “Toroa,” 162 Tons, Fitted With 50-Horse Power Auxiliary Hercules Oil Engine. Built By Lane and Brown, Totara North.

page 586 in 1886 and gained considerable knowledge of the building trade there. Thirteen months later he came back to New Zealand and in 1889 returned to his former employers, Messrs. Lane and Brown. Mr. Gow is well-known as a tradesman throughout Totara North and Whangaroa, nothing in the manufacture of woodware coming amiss to him. In this respect he is much patronised by the inhabitants, and his leisure hours are therefore well occupied. He is married to a daughter of Mr. John Bradley, late of Birmingham.