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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]
Cooper, Walter Henry
Cooper, Walter Henry, Manufacturers' Agent, Old Customhouse Street, Wellington. Mr. Cooper was born at Ross, Hereford, England, in 1863, and began mercantile life in London. He was for a number of years in the employ of the Guardian Fire and Life Insurance Company, and afterwards with Messrs. Woodin and Co., tea and coffee merchants. Mr. Cooper came to New Zealand in 1886, and located at Wellington, where he was for several years in the Government service. In 1889 he entered the employ of the Agricultural and Pastoral Society, as assistant-secretary. A little later he accepted a position with Messrs. Cuningham, Badham and Co., auctioneers, remaining with them some fifteen months. In 1891 he opened up the Wellington branch of the firm of Messrs. Griffin and Sons, Limited, manufacturers of biscuits and confectionery, millers and general produce merchants, Nelson, and has since acted as manager.