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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]

Carpenter, J. G., and Co

Carpenter, J. G., and Co. (James Godkin Carpenter), Land, Estate, and Financial Agents and Insurance Managers, 1 Lambton Quay. Telephone 500; P.O. Box 383. Bankers, National Bank of New Zealand. Mr. Carpenter came to New Zealand very early in life with his parents from Melbourne, where he was born. He was brought up to the fire and marine insurance business in Wellington. He was for many years with the National Fire and Marine Insurance Company. His careful, trustworthy conduct won the confidence of his chief, and resulted in the position of manager of the marine department, together with that of inspector of fire risks, being conferred upon him. Mr. Carpenter held these responsible appointments for about eight years, when he decided to retire. The business was established in 1881, and has been conducted by Mr. Carpenter since 1893. He is the Wellington provincial district manager for the North German Fire Insurance Company, whose head office is in Hamburg. He secured this appointment on the death of Mr. J. B. Tringham, out of a large and influential number of candidates, over eighty in number. Mr. Carpenter is also broker to the Scottish Metropolitan Accident Insurance Company.