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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]

Lawson, Alexander

Lawson, Alexander, Signwriter, Glass Embosser and Decorator, 94 Cuba Street, Wellington. Cable address, “Lawson, Wellington.” Telephone 306. Mr. Lawson is a native of Scotland. He was apprenticed to James Cumming, of Alloa, and completed his term in 1872. Coming to New Zealand, per ship “Nelson” in 1875, he settled in Wellington. As Mr. Lawson was at that time a first-rate tradesman, he had no difficulty in at once obtaining employment, his first and only situation in New Zealand being with a firm in Wellington for whom Le worned as journeyman for about six years. Mr. Lawson established himself in business in 1880, and since that time has conducted a steady trade. The premises occupied in connection with the business are well situated in Cuba Street, the building being of wood, well adapted for the business. Mr. Lawson is well known for his ability as a signwriter and decorator, and makes a specialty of glass embossing and gilding. He has successfully trained a great many apprentices, and turned them out as competent workmen. He has had many very large contracts, which he has faithfully completed.