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

Jaquiery, Robert John

Jaquiery, Robert John , Plumber, Main Street, Otautau. Mr Jaquiery established himself at Otautau, in 1902, and carries on a general plumbing business in his own freehold premises. He was born, in 1874, in Carlton, Melbourne, and came to New Zealand in 1876, with his parents. On leaving school, he was apprenticed to the plumbing trade, which he has followed ever since, and has worked in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, and Mount Lyell, Tasmania. In 1901, he started a business in Invercargill, but removed to Otautau in 1902. Mr Jaquiery takes a great interest in athletic sports. He was captain of the Pirates' second fifteen in Invercargill; was a member of the club for eight or nine years, and was also on the committee. As a cricketer, he was for some time captain of the second eleven, and he also took part in cycle racing. Mr Jaquiery is a member of the Shamrock, Rose and Thistle Lodge of Oddfellows, Manchester Unity, Invercargill.