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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Auckland Provincial District]

Wallace, David Brown

Wallace, David Brown, General Storekeeper and Provision Dealer, Kohukohu, Telegraphic address, “Wallace, Kohukohu.” Bankers, National Bank of New Zealand, Auckland, Mr. Wallace's business was originally established by Messrs. Andrewes and Yarborough in 1861 and taken over by Mr. Wallace in 1891. The premises are large and commodious and contain a first-class stock of general merchandise. An excellent connection is maintained on “The River” and over a very wide area. Mr. Wallace was born in Dundee in 1845, came with his parents to New Zealand in 1855 per ship “Bank of England” and finished his education in Auckland, where he entered upon a mercantile life. In 1866 he established himself as a timber merchant at Greymouth, but gave it up two years later and returned to Auckland. After spending six years on the Thames, Mr. Wallace was engaged at a mill at Whangapoua, belonging to Mr. J. S. Macfarlane. He subsequently went to Turua, where he managed for two years the mill now owned by Messrs. Bagnall Bros. Coming next to Kohukohu, Mr. Wallace was appointed secretary to the Hokianga Sawmills Company, which post he filled for five years and, subsequently, managed the company for twelve months. He then took charge of the Waiotu sawmills for a year, but returned to Kohukohu to take charge of the Kauri Timber Company's mills. Three years later he purchased his present business from Mr. Godden. Mr. Wallace was the first master of the Masonic lodge in the district and is secretary of the local school committee.

Kohukohu, looking South-east.

Kohukohu, looking South-east.