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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]

Taylor, Frederick

Taylor, Frederick, Manure and Tallow Manufacturer, Manure and Tallow Works, Ngahauranga. Private residence, Johnsonville. This business was established in 1886, and was aequired by the present proprietor in 1894. The site of the works is very suitable, being in a secluded gorge of the hills. Mr. Taylor has all necessary machinery for the prosecution of his industry, which is to utilise otherwise waste animal products. The proprietor was born in Leeds, Yorkshire, and came to Wellington, per ship “Oliver Laing,” in 1871. During his thirty-five years residence, Mr. Taylor has had a various experience, in store and hotel-keeping, shingle-splitting and farming. He is still a settler, having a compact little farm at Johnsonville, where he resides.