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

Bakers, Confectioners, Etc

Bakers, Confectioners, Etc.

Derbie And Flett (John Richmond Derbie and John George Flett), Bakers, Liddell Street, Invercargill. Messrs Derbie and Flett took over their freehold residence and bakery establishment from Messrs Robb Brothers, in March, 1904.

Mr. John Richmond Derbie was born in 1881, in Invercargill, where he was educated, and apprenticed to the bakery trade. He served six years as apprentice and journeyman, and in March, 1904, started business in partnership with Mr. Flett. Since leaving school Mr. Derbie has been an enthusiastic footballer, and played in the Cambridge First in 1903. He is a member of Lodge Star of the South, Manchester Unity, Independent Order of Oddfellows.

Mr. John George Flett was born in Mainland, Orkney, in 1879, and after serving his apprenticeship to the bakery trade, worked for some years as a journeyman. He landed in New Zealand in September, 1902, and worked at his trade for about eighteen months before starting business in partnership with Mr. Derbie in March, 1904.

Kingsland, D., And Son (D. Kingsland, senior, and John Kingsland), Manufacturing Confectioners and Biscuit Bakers, Jed and Don Streets, Invercargill. This well-known firm was founded in Invercargill in 1869, by Mr. D. Kingsland, senior, who was born in Hythe, Kent, England, in 1824. Mr. Kingsland first started business as a confectioner and biscuit baker at Croydon, Surrey, and was well and favourably spoken of in that part of London. He landed in New Zealand in 1868 in the ship “Chili.” The business was then started, which has since been so successful. The premises cover an area of over a quarter of an acre, and are built of brick. The factory is fitted up with the latest machinery, which is capable of turning out twelve tons of manufactured mixed goods per week. The “Pukaki” brand of the firm is a household word in Southland, and their boast is that their factory is the most southerly situated—of its kind—in the Southern Hemisphere. Mr. John Kingsland has been twice married, his first wife being a daughter of Captain Acker, master mariner, who landed in Southland in 1834, and his second a daughter of Mr. A. Fairburn, of North Invercargill. He was born at Croydon in 1854, was educated at Mitcham, Surrey, and learned his trade under his father's tuition. He takes a prominent part in Oddfellowship, and holds the rank of Past Grand Master in the Order of Oddfellows, Manchester Unity. Mr. Kingsland, senior, was a member of the old Philharmonic Society of Invercargill.

Mr. John Kingsland.

Mr. John Kingsland.

Mcfarlane, Alexander , Baker and Confectioner, Corner of Esk and Deveron Streets, Invercargill. This business was established in 1870, by Mr. Duncan McFarlane, who conducted it till 1903, when it was taken over by his son, the present proprietor. The premises consist of a two-storey wood and iron building, containing shop, office, and residence, with a large bakery at the back. There are two large ovens; bread, fancy cakes, and confectionery are turned out; and four carts are engaged in delivering throughout the district. Catering for all kinds of socials and public functions is undertaken by Mr. McFarlane.

Morrice, William , Baker and Confectioner, Dee Street, Invercargill. This business was established in 1901, and is conducted in a two-storey brick building, containing a shop, a refreshment room, and a residence. There is a bakery at the back. Goods are delivered by cart throughout the town and suburbs.

Mr. William Morrice was born in 1869 in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, where he learned his trade. He arrived at Wellington by the s.s. “Tonic,” and on settling in Dunedin commenced business on his own page 838 account. He subsequently removed to Invercargill, where he founded his present business in 1901, While in Scotland Mr. Morrice was a member of the Order of Foresters. He was married, in 1900, to a daughter of Mr. John Edwin Robinson, of Auckland, and has one son. Mrs. Morrice was born in Bradford, England, and as a child was brought to New Zealand by her parents, and was educated and brought up in Dunedin.

Smyth, George T. and Co. , (George Thompson Smyth), General Merchants, Bakers, Grocers, and Bacon Curers, Tay and Dee Streets, Invercargill. This large business was established by the late Mr. D. Smyth in 1864, and it has been conducted by the present proprietor since 1893. The premises in Tay Street are of brick and wood, and stand upon an acre of land. The brick building was erected in 1901 as a bread factory, and the other part includes a large shop, storeroom and office, and a separate department for bacon curing. The branch in Dee Street is a substantial brick building of two stories with a double fronted shop and a store behind. Fourteen persons are employed in connection with the business, and goods are delivered throughout Invercargill and suburbs.

Mr. George Thompson Smyth , the Proprietor, was born in 1865, at Invercargill, was brought up to business in connection with the firm, and except during a sojourn of six years in Melbourne, has always been associated with it Mr. Smyth is a director of the Caledonian Society, and has been president of the Southland Poultry Society. He was married, in 1890, in Victoria, and has two sons and two daughters.

Stirling, John , Baker, Confectioner, and General Grocer, Burnside Bakery, Corner of Bowmont and Conon Streets, Invercargill. This business is conducted in a one-storey brick building, containing a shop and residence, with bakehouse and stabling at the back. Mr. Stirling was born in Glasgow, Scotland, in 1847. Two years later he came with his parents to Port Chalmers by the ship “Mariner.” and he learned his trade with his father, who was in business in Tay Street. Invercargill, for many years. He had many experiences in various occupations, including mining, bush work, and farming, and was for some time a resident at Preservation Inlet, before establishing his present business in Invercargill. Mr. Stirling has been a Justice of the Peace since 1900. He was married, in 1879, to a daughter of Mr John Hastings, of Woodend, Southland, and has four daughters and one son.

Gerstenkorn, photoMr. J. Stirling.

Gerstenkorn, photo
Mr. J. Stirling.

Thomson, John Wilson , Baker and General Storekeeper, East Road Bakery, Invercargill. This business was founded in 1901, and the premises occupy a quarter-acre section at the corner of East Road, and Jackson Street. The building, which is of wood and iron, contains a shop and dwelling, with bakery at the back; and three carts are engaged in delivering goods throughout the town and suburbs.

Mr. John Wilson Thomson , the proprietor, was born in 1871, at Cromwell, Otago, where he was educated. He learned his trade with an uncle at Waikouaiti, gained further experience in Dunedin, and in 1892 removed to the Bluff, where he had charge of Mr. Georgeson's business for seven years, and was also with Mr. Anderson for a short time, before establishing his present business in Invercargill. Mr. Thomson undertakes catering for balls, parties, and public functions. He served for three years as a volunteer in the Dunedin Navals, was initiated as a Freemason in Lodge Palmerston, New Zealand Constitution, and is attached to the Pioneer Lodge of Oddfellows of Invercargill. Mr. Thomson was married, on the 28th of February, 1895, to a daughter of Mr. H. Burgess, of Invercargill, and has one son and one daughter.

Gerstenkorn, photo.Mr. And Mrs J. W. Thomson.

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Mr. And Mrs J. W. Thomson.