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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Braund, Victor Maurice, Auditor, Accountant, Sharebroker, and Agent, 6 Lambton Quay, Wellington. Telegraphic address, “Braund, Wellington.” Telephone 993; P.O. box 230. Bankers, National Bank of New Zealand. Private residence, Karori. Born in France, descended from a Devonshire family, and brought up in Kent, Mr. Braund completed his education at Black-heath, and entered the office of a joint stock company in London. By close attention Mr. Braund progressed step by step, and gained professional experience under various prominent accountants, until he was appointed to the office of secretary of a London land company. He compiled “the Directory of Building Societies,” a work dealing with the balance-sheets and affairs of 2000 Societies of the United Kingdom. In 1887 he joined the confidential staff of the Union Bank of Australia, at their head office in London, and three years later was transferred to the Melbourne branch. Arriving in the capital of Victoria per s.s. “Oroya,” Mr. Braund took up his duties, remaining two years in that city. In 1892 he was again transferred, on this occasion to Wellington, where he was promoted to a responsible position on the inspector's staff, and finally became inspecting and auditing officer. In 1894 Mr. Braund left the service of the Bank, and established himself as an auditor, accountant, sharebroker, and agent. His large banking experience, and the knowledge gained and acquaintances made while travelling in the service of the Bank, have proved invaluable to him in business. Mr. Braund has been able to secure trustworthy agents, who advise him by letter and wire on the prospects of the mines. He has also arranged with leading page 560 firms of brokers in the various centres for telegraphic advice of the latest market quotations, and can undertake to buy and sell at the best prices of the day. The specialties of Mr. Braund's business are sharebroking and accountancy work. His connection extends throughout the entire Colony; his agents and correspondents are found in Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin, and other important centres. Mr. Braund undertakes regular agency work of every description, and may be depended on to act in the best interest of his clients.