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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Auckland Provincial District]

Irvine, John

Irvine, John, Baker, Confectioner, and Boardinghouse-keeper, Mongonui. Mr. Irvine established his business in 1895 and it has continued to expand till it is acknowledged as the leading bakery in Mongonui, with a wide country trade. A popular private boardinghouse is also in the hands of Mr. Irvine, assisted by Mrs. Irvine, and they do all in their power to make settlers and strangers feel perfectly at home. It contains twelve lofty bedrooms affording accommodation for eighteen lodgers. Mr. Irvine was born in Belfast in 1842, was brought up as a baker and followed his trade in Ireland for twelve years, when he went to Liverpool. For fifteen years he was ship's baker on the Cunard, Inman, White Star, and London National steamers. In 1877 Mr. Irvine came to New Zealand per s.s. “Otaki,” and subsequently joined the Union Steamship Company for a few years. He then established himself in business as a baker in Khyber Pass, Auckland, but after two years returned to the sea for another twelve months, when he finally settled at Mongonni.

Mr. J. Irvine (In 1885).

Mr. J. Irvine (In 1885).