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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]

Culling, Clement George

Culling, Clement George, General Storekeeper, corner of Moa and Pohangina Main Road, Pohangina Town ship. Bankers, Bank of New Zealand, Palmerston North. Mr. Culling is a native of Somerset, and came to the Colony about 1875. For some time he was known in business circles in Palmerston North, being in partnership with Mr. W. L. Luxford in the corn and produce trade, and subsequently with Mr. G. A. Tapper as general storekeepers and wine and spirit merchants, thee firm being Tapper and Culling. The present store was erected in November, 1894, from Mr. Culling's own designs. It is a building of wood and iron, erected on freehold land, and one story in height, and occupies the most prominent corner in the township. Mr. Culling has a large and general stock, and makes every line a specialty. His Trade extends all over the district within a radius of ten miles from the township. Mr. Culling is a member of the Pohangina School Committee, and takes a great interest in the welfare of the district.