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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]

Scheidt, Poter

Scheidt, Poter, General Storekeeper, Ingleby Street, Bunnythorpe. Bankers, Union Bank of Australia, Palmerston North Mr. Scheidt was born in Rheinland, Germany, and came to New Zealand in 1876, per ship “Terpsichore,” from Hamburg, arriving in Wellington. Mr. Schedit came up to Palmerston North, where he resided for some time, and settled in Bunnythorpe in 1879. His private residence and farm in Ingleby Street, comprise seventy-five acres of land, on which there is a good orchard of one-and-a-half acres in extent. The store was established in 1892. The large double-fronted shop being built of wood and iron, comprises over 1200 feet of floorage space. The premises are freehold, and a convenient stable and out offices have also been erected. Mr. Scheidt's connection extends for miles around. Besides conducting the farm and store he undertakes the carting of timber, etc., throughout the district. Mr. Scheidt is a good colonist. His family numbers ten, of whom several are assisting in the business.