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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Otago & Southland Provincial Districts]
Parker, Henry Albert
Parker, Henry Albert , General Carrier, Mataura. Mr Parker was born at Wyndham, in September, 1874, and was brought up to outdoor work. For a time he had the mail contract between Fortrose and Waikawa, and afterwards drove the coach, between Wyndham and Fortrose, for two years. He then engaged in road work, in the Wyndham district, for four years. On removing to Mataura, Mr Parker carted coal to the Waimumu Queen dredge for two years, when he was laid up for twelve months. In 1904, he established his business as a carrier, and employs two expresses in the work. Mr Parker resides on a leasehold of ten acres on the Warekiki road, where also he has his stables. He was married, in 1896, to a daughter of the late Mr John Milne, of Woodlands, and has three sons.