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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]

Smith, John

Smith, John, Cab Proprietor and Livery Stable Keeper, Molesworth Street, Wellington. Telephone 830. Bankers, Bank of New Zealand. Mr. Smith was born in Hamburg, and came to the Colonies in 1860, where he arrived in Melbourne per ship “Mary Rose.” After two years he came on to New Zealand, and during his long residence in Wellington he has been closely associated with vehicular traffic. For some time he was in the employ of Messrs Cobb and Company, whom he left to establish the present business in 1882. The large wood and from building occupied by Mr. Smith, which contains over 3000 feet of floorage space, is well adapted in every respect for the requirements of the business. Several splendid vehicles have been imported by Mr. Smith from well-known Sydney makers.