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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]

Cartwright, Adam

Cartwright, Adam, Boardinghousekeeper, Apiti. The boardinghouse—a two story wooden building—was built in 1893, Extensive additions having been made, it now contains twenty one rooms, sixteen being bedrooms, in addition to ladies' private sitting-room, dining-room, and bath-room. Mr. Cartwright was born in Glasgow in 1864, was educated at the Highland Society's Schools, and came to New Zealand, per “Margaret Galbraith,” in 1885. Before taking over his present business in 1893, he had the “Royal George” Hotel at Christchurch, which he conducted for over three years.

Buchanan. John, Draper. Clothier and General Outfitter, Main Street, Apiti. Bankers, Bank of Australasia. Established November, 1896.

Apiti Hotel (E. F. Eagar, proprietor), Apiti. Established 1892.

Rankin, George, Farrier and General Blacksmith. Apiti. Bankers, Bank of New Zealand. Established 1896.