Title: The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]

Author: Cyclopedia Company Limited

Publication details: The Cyclopedia Company, Limited, 1897, Wellington

Part of: The Cyclopedia of New Zealand

License: Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 New Zealand Licence

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Mitchell, John, Farmer, Porirua. Born in 1853 in the district, where also he was educated, Mr. Mitchell was brought up to farming pursuits, and after remaining with his grandfather (who was also his guardian) some few years, he started upon his own account in 1876. His farm of 450 acres at Porirua carries about two-and-a-half sheep to the acre. He also has a 500 acre farm at Longburn, which is capable of carrying five sheep to the acre, and is under the management of his son. A keen, pushing business man, Mr. Mitchell has been the promoter of two butchering businesses, both of which are still doing a large trade. In local polities, he is a member of the local school commitee. In 1876 Mr. Mitchell was married to a daughter of Mr. Eli Allen, farmer, of Tawa Flat, and has eight children.

Payne, George Pentecost, Baker and General Storekeeper, Porirua Road, Porirua. Bankers, Union Bank of Australia. Mr. Payne is the local postmaster and telephonist.

Postmaster Hotel (Louis Henry Eilers, proprietor), Porirua Road, Porirua, Bankers. Bank of Australasia. Established 1866. Conducted by present licensee since 1895.

Dixon, Joshua, Farrier and General Blacksmith, Porirua Road, Porirua