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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Otago & Southland Provincial Districts]

Shaw, Arthur John

Shaw, Arthur John , Watchmaker, Jeweller, and Optician, 13 Rattray Street, Dunedin; Bankers; Bank of New Zealand; Private residence, High Street. This well-known business was established by Mr. Peter Adair in 1870, and was acquired by the present proprietor in 1888. The shop is handsomely fitted up, has a fine show window, and contains a large display of watches, clocks, electro-plated ware and jewellery of all descriptions. Mr. Shaw imports as well as buys locally. The premises consist of the ground floor of a substantial brick building. Behind the shop there is a convenient work-room with a complete plant for carrying on all the requirements of the trade. Mr. Shaw was born in Bristol, England, in 1859, and came to New Zealand in 1863; he was educated at Mr. J. B. Park's school and served his apprenticeship with his predecessor, Mr. Adair, in whose employment he remained as assistant until he purchased the business. Mr. Shaw has earned a reputation for repairing and cleaning chronometers, chronographs, and repeaters second to none in the Colonies. He was initiated into the Masonic Order in Lodge Otago Kilwinning, S.C.
Mr. A. J. Shaw.

Mr. A. J. Shaw.

Mr. Shaw was married in 1885 to a daughter of Mr. S. Hanlon, of Dunedin, and has three daughters.