The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]
Scannell, Richard Nichols
Scannell, Richard Nichols, General Blacksmith, North Western Road, Turakina. Mr. Scannell was born in Fermoy, County Cork, Ireland. He came to New Zealand per ship “Rakaia,” landing in Wellington in 1878. Not long after his arrival he settled in Wanganui, where he worked about eighteen months at his trade, establishing himself in business about 1880, in the Valley Road. The present business was established by the late page 1339 Mr. Gleeson about thirty years ago, and was at one time said to be worth about £2000 a-year from general trade on the road. This was at the time when there was a large traffic, before the railway was established. About seven years ago Mr. Scannell purchased the business, which he has successfully conducted since that time.
Kiernan, Thomas Edward, General Blacksmith. Turakina. Established 1890.