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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]

Nicol and Petherick

Nicol and Petherick (William Nicol), Paper-hangers, Painters, Glaziers, and Decorators, Courtenay Place, Wellington. Bankers, National Bank of New Zealand (I'e Aro Branch). Private residence, 19 Rhodes Street. Mr. Nicol is a native of the Colony. He was apprenticed to Mr. James Graham, of Nelson, and completed his term in 1886. Soon afterwards he removed to Wellington, where he worked at his trade for several years. The present page 620 business was established by Mr. Nicol in conjunction with Mr. Walter Petherick in 1891, and has been steadily growing ever since. The founders of the business continued in partnership until the 1st of February, 1896, when Mr. Petherick retired, Mr. Nicol carrying on solely. The premises are well situated in Courtenay Place the building being of wood, two stories in height, and affording a floorage space of about 1500 square feet. Mr. Nicol is a direct importer of paperhangings and other goods, and makes a specialty of general house furnishing and decorating, as well as sign-writing. From eight to ten hands are employed in connection with the business.