Title: The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]

Author: Cyclopedia Company Limited

Publication details: The Cyclopedia Company, Limited, 1897, Wellington

Part of: The Cyclopedia of New Zealand

License: Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 New Zealand Licence

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Canning, James, General Storekeeper, Postmaster, and Telegraphist, Campbelltown North. Bankers, Bank of New Zealand, Failding. Mr. Canning is a native of Ireland, and came to New Zealand per ship “Martaban,” landing in Auckland. Mr. Canning established the present business in 1886. The premises comprise a wood and iron building of one story, erected on freehold land, which was built for the purposes of the business, and affords about 1500 square feet of floor space. The trade extends to all parts within a radius of ten miles. Mr. Canning is agent for the Standard Insurance Company and various colonial newspapers. He has had considerable commercial experience in the Colony, and while resident in Auckland was for two years in the colonial militia.

Glover, John, Farrier and General Blacksmith, Rongotea. Bankers, Bank of New Zealand, Bulls. Established 1890.

Alderson, Martin, Butcher, Rougotea. Bankers, Bank of New Zealand, Bulls. Established 1885 and conducted by present proprietor since 1894.

Darragh, W., General Storekeeper, Rongotea. Established 1893.

Hickford, A. G., Coach Proprietor, Carrier and Commission Agent, Rongotea. Established 1890.