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

Mr. Herbert Stott

Mr. Herbert Stott , General Manager of the Otago Iron Rolling Company Limited, was born at Droylsden, near Manchester. England, and was educated at the place of his birth. On the completion of his education he accepted a position as junior clerk in the service of the Manchester Corporation's Gas Department. After three years' service he left England for Sydney, Australia, where he obtained a position—which he occupied for four years—on the clerical staff of Reuter's Telegram Company Limited. In response to a better offer, he accepted the position of accountant to Messrs Johnson and Sons, leather merchants, Sydney. Three years afterwards his brother, Mr. Walter Stott, who was commercial manager and partner in the page 592 Otago Iron Rolling Mills, Burnside, met his death by drowning. Mr. Stott then vacated his position in Sydney, and came to New Zealand, where he succeeded his brother in the commercial management of the Otago Iron Rolling Mills. Simultaneously, he took over the duties of Town Clerk of the borough of Green Island. The duties pertaining to the dual position were successfully carried out by Mr. Stott till 1902, when, in consequence of increased business, he resigned the clerkship in order to devote his whole time and attention to the iron business. On the retirement of Mr. John Smellie from active work in connection with the Company, Mr. Stott was appointed General Manager.

Wrigglesworth and Binns, photo. Mr. H. Stott.

Wrigglesworth and Binns, photo.
Mr. H. Stott.