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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]

Mr. Thomas J. Rathbone

Mr. Thomas J. Rathbone, Manager of the Taratahi Steam Sawmills, who was born in Auck and in 1864, is a stepson of Mr. William Booth. He was educated in Carterton, and since 1880 has been working at the mill. Joining as a junior in the office, Mr. Rathbone has worked his way up to the position of manager of the works. He is a member of the Totara Lodge of Druids, in which he has passed the chairs. An active member of St. Mark's Anglican Church, he has been organist for the last four years, and has acted as superintendent of the Sunday school for twelve years. Mr. Rathbone is married, and has two children.

Foss, Samuel, Dairy Farmer, Taratahi Dairy Factory, Taratahi near Carterton.

Taratahi Hotel (Thos. Rae, proprietor), Taratahi, near Carterton.

McHarg, James T., and Co., General Storekeepers, Clareville, near Carterton Established 1881. Post and Telegraph Office.