Title: The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Otago & Southland Provincial Districts]

Author: Cyclopedia Company Limited

Publication details: The Cyclopedia Company, Limited, 1905, Christchurch

Part of: The Cyclopedia of New Zealand

License: Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 New Zealand Licence

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Mr. Richard Radcliffe Taylor , Manager of the Zealandia Waterproof Company, was born in Preston, Lancashire, England, where he received his education and was apprenticed to the wholesale business (including waterproofs, etc.). After arriving at Port Chalmers by the ship “Auckland,” in 1878, he was appointed manager to Messrs Sargood, Son and Ewen's clothing and woollen department. Mr. Taylor held that position for upwards of ten years, and then resigned to establish the Zealandia Water-proof Company.