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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Nelson, Marlborough & Westland Provincial Districts]

Watch And Jewellery Trade — Harding, Robert March,

Watch And Jewellery Trade.

Harding, Robert March, Watchmaker and Jeweller, Market Square, Blenheim. Bankers, Bank of New Zealand. Private residence, Stevenson Street. This business was established in 1883 by the present proprietor. It occupies one of the best stands in the town, and is doing the great bulk of the watch and jewellery trade throughout the province. Mr. Harding learned his business with Mr. E. E. Harding, later of Oamaru, and thoroughly mastered every department in the ten years he was with him. He settled in Blenheim in 1883, when he started his present business, and by good workmanship and close attention to the details of his trade, he has earned a reputation which extends beyond the boundaries of Marlborough. As a rifle shot, he is known throughout New Zealand, for his record in that respect dates back to 1875. He has in his time won the North Otago Rifle Association Belt twice in succession, and twice won the third aggregate for the New Zealand Championship. He was the first holder of the Oamaru Rifle Belt, and has won the Blenheim City Rifle Belt five times in succession. Mr. Harding has also won thirteen medals, including three cups, many minor prizes, and the gold medal for the best shot in the South Island in 1898–99.