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

Georgeson, Peter

Georgeson, Peter , Baker, Confectioner, Pastry Cook, and Grocer, Gore Street, Bluff. This well-known business was established by the proprietor in 1890. The buildings stand on page 887
Wharves And Shipping At The Bluff: 1898. Photo by Mr. E. A. Nichol.

Wharves And Shipping At The Bluff: 1898.
Photo by Mr. E. A. Nichol.

part of a section of about two acres of freehold in the heart of the town. They are of wood, iron, and brick, and comprise shops, two refreshment rooms, a residence, two splendid ovens and two separate bakehouses, which are fully employed. The whole establishment is lighted with electricity. Mr Georgeson's business requires him to keep five men and two delivery carts in regular employment. For twelve years continuously up to and including 1903, Mr Georgeson had the contract for the supply of bread at the Bluff to the Union Steam Ship Company's vessels. Mr Georgeson's father owns and works the farthest north bakers under the British flag; it is known as Burnside bakery, at Walls, Shetland, Scotland; while Mr Georgeson himself owns and works the farthest south bakery in the world. Mr Georgeson is referred to, in another article, as captain of the Bluff Fire Brigade.