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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]

Mr. William Owen Strang Niccolls

Mr. William Owen Strang Niccolls, Manager of the Cheltenham Co-operative Dairy Company, Limited, was born in Shropshire in 1858, and educated at the Grammar School, Dedham Essex, finishing his studies at Liverpool College. Landing in New Zealand, per ship “Goron,” in 1879. Mr. Niceolls commenced farming on his own account in the Mahurangi district. After four years experience, he journeyed to Australia, and established himself in business with Gregg and Murray, auctioneers, Queen Street, Melbourne. Returning to New Zealand, he opened the Belfast Dairy Factory for Mr. G. Jakins, initiating his son in the business. Mr. Jakins, junr., took charge when Mr. Niccolls left and come to Cheltenham, and superintended the construction of the premises of the Dairy Company, taking a practical part in the laying of the concrete floors and drains.