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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]

Tarrant, C. H.

Tarrant, C. H., General Storekeeper, and Postmaster, Post office Store, Awahuri. Telegraphic address, “Tarrant, Awahuri.” Bankers, Union Bank of Australia, Palmerston North. This business was established in 1871 by Mr. Henry Bennett, the present proprietor having conducted the same since April, 1893. The Post-office Store is situated opposite the Endymion Hotel, on one of the two most prominent corners in the township. It is a handsome building, constructed of wood and iron, elected on freehold ground, and has fully 3000 square feet of floorage space. Mr. Tarrant's trade extends within a radius of five miles, his supplies being purchased in the Colony. He is agent for the New Zealand Insurance Company, and is a member of the local school committee. Mr. Tarrant was born at Clunes, Victoria, and left there for New Zealand in 1877. He learned his business with Messrs. Ross and Sandford, drapers, of Palmerston North, with whom he remained for seven years. Subsequently Mr. Tarrant managed the Foxton branch for his old employers, and later on was entrusted by the firm to open their branch at Woodville. Some years later he opened a branch business for Messrs. H. Wickett and Co., at Foxton, and another at Hastings, where he remained till burnt out by the great fire on February 9th, 1893.

Lucas, G. H., Farrier and General Blacksmith, Awahuri. Established 1893.

Stewart, H. G., Farrier and General Blacksmith, Awahuri. Established 1877.