The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]
Cook, William
Cook, William, Baker and General Storekeeper, Main Road, Johnsonville. Bankers, Bank of New Zealand. Head office and store, 38 Molesworth Street, Wellington. Branch at Kaiwarra. Manager of Johnsonville branch, Mr. J. E. Cunliffe. This branch of Mr. Cook's business was established about twenty years ago. The premises, which are freehold, comprise a large store with convenient bakehouse, and Mr. Cook's residence behind, For the past fifteen years the Johnsonville post and telegraph office, to which a telephone bureau has been added, has been situated at Mr. Cook's store, the manager, Mr. Cunliffe, being the postmaster. For further particulars respecting Mr. Cook's business see pages 739 and 740.
Chapman, J. W., Storekeeper Main Street, Johnsonville
Braid, David, Baker and Grocer, Main Street, Johnsonville. Anderson, Andrews, Bootmaker, Main Street, Johnsonville.
Chapman Bros. (Joseph and Albert Chapman), Tanners and Fellmongers, Johnsonville. Bankers, National Bank of New Zealand. Established 1889. Baker, Frank, Butcher, Main Street, Johnsonville. Established 1892. Rod, John, Butcher, Main Street, Johnsonville.