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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Otago & Southland Provincial Districts]
Pearson, William
Pearson, William , Baker and Confectioner, Ronaldsay Street, Palmerston. Bankers, Bank of New Zealand. Mr. Pearson began his business in leasehold premises in 1896. The building extends to Sandy Street at the back, and consists of a shop with a large refreshment room and a bakehouse, with a concrete floor. The connection extends for ten miles up the Shag Valley, and a large local trade is done in white and wholemeal bread, and in all kinds of pastry. Mr. Pearson was born in Ayrshire, Scotland, in 1854, and learned his business in his native land, where he worked at his trade till he left for New Zealand in 1887. After his arrival he was at Maniototo, and for eighteen months at Hampden, and was subsequently cook and baker at the Shag Valley station for six years before entering into business on his own account. Mr. Pearson is a Freemason and a member of the Loyal Palmerston Lodge.
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Mr. W. Pearson.