The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Nelson, Marlborough & Westland Provincial Districts]
Watchmakers And Jewellers
Watchmakers And Jewellers.
Brocklehurst, Joseph George, Jeweller, Revell Street, Hokitika. This business was established in 1870, and taken over by Mr. Brocklehurst in 1882. He maintains a large and well assorted stock of jewellery and watches and optical requisites, at prices to suit all demands. As a working jeweller, Mr. Brocklehurst manufactures gold and silver articles of every description, and his connection is gradually extending from Reefton in the north to Jackson's Bay in the south. He is a son of Mr. Brockle-hurst, of Hokitika, was born in Victoria, and came to New Zealand with his parents in 1865. For three years he worked at his trade in Hokitika, under Mr. T. R. Proctor, and subsequently under the late Mr. Lance, after which he established himself in business on his own account. Mr. Brocklehurst is a trustee of the Wesleyan Church, and was formerly a member of the Horticultural Society, which he helped to promote.
Ring, photo.Mr. W. H. Ingram.
Sargison, Alexander Samuel, Watchmaker and Jeweller, Revell Street, Hokitika. This business was established in the year 1889, and is conducted in a wood and iron building, which contains a shop and workshop. Mr. Sargison learned his business in Hokitika, under the late Mr. J. Lange. As a Freemason, he is a member of Lodge Hokitika, English Constitution. Mr. Sargison is further referred to as the bandmaster of the Hokitika Volunteer Band.