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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Garbes, Peter, Fish Dealer, 63 Cuba Street, Wellington. The proprietor, who is a native of Greece, arrived in New Zealand in 1865 per ship “Collaroon,” from London. He worked at various occupations, and saw active service during the Maori War. In 1873 Mr. Garbes opened the present premises, and has since then cultivated a sound and steady business. The building is of brick and is two stories high, and in the front shop a nice display of fresh and smoked fish is always to be seen. The prices charged are reasonable, and this accounts for the large quantity of fish. oysters, etc. which Mr. Garbes gets through in the year. Three hands are constantly employed in the preserving and curing of fish, which is sent to all parts of New Zealand.