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

Bigwood, John

Bigwood, John , Saddler and Harnessmaker, Mataura Saddlery, Mataura. This business was founded by Mr John Bigwood in 1882, on the site now occupied by the Bank of New Zealand, at the head of Bridge Street, Mataura. Two years later, it was removed to its present position, next the Mataura Hotel, near the railway station. The building is of wood and iron, and has a corner shop, and workroom. The proprietor was born in 1839, in Wiltshire, England, and served a seven years' apprenticeship to his trade. In 1859, however, he joined the railway service, in which he continued till 1874, when he sailed in the ship “Hindostan” for Port Chalmers. Mr Bigwood joined the railway in Invercargill, and afterwards became ganger at Mataura, and was in that position for four years. When the land was being taken up in the district after the Glasgow Bank failure, he decided to commence business in his own trade. Mr Bigwood has served as a member of the Mataura Town Board and school committee. He was married, in 1863, to a daughter of the late Mr George Leversedge, of London. Mrs Bigwood died on the 1st of January, 1888, leaving six sons and six daughters.
Gerstenkorn, photoMr. J. Bigwood.

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Mr. J. Bigwood.