The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Auckland Provincial District]
Mr. J. Dykes
Mr. J. Dykes learned his trade with the firm of Messrs Waterlow and Son, London, and when, in 1885, Messrs Wilson and Horton, the proprietors of the “New Zealand Herald,” sent home for a manager for their bookbinding department, Mr. Dykes was selected for the post. After remaining for six years in the position he left to join Mr. Abel.