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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]

Deacon & Co

Deacon & Co. (Charles A. Deacon), Shipping and Commission Agent and Sharebroker, Government Insurance Buildings, Custom House Quay, Wellington. Telephone, 179. P.O. Box, 141. Bankers, National Bank of New Zealand. Mr. Deacon hails from London, where he gained his earlier experience. Coming to New Zealand per ship “Beautiful Star,” in 1871, he landed at Nelson. Immediately on arrival, Mr. Deacon entered the service of Messrs. N. Edwards and Co., merchants, of Nelson, in the capacity of purser on one of the firm's steamers. He was afterwards promoted to the position of accountant of their Blenheim branch. In January, 1877, Mr. Deacon was transferred to Wellington, as representative of Messrs. N. Edwards and Co. in the Empire City. This position he retained till 1880, and when the firm retired from the Colony Mr. Deacon founded the present business, which he has since conducted.