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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]

Ross, Alexander

Ross, Alexander, Engineer, Practical Saw and Tool Maker, Importer of Sawmillers' materials, Dixon Street. Cable address, “Ross, Wellington.” Bankers, Bank of New Zealand. Mr. Ross is a native of Murrayshire, and was apprenticed to Lobnitz and Colburn, of the Clyde, Glasgow. He completed his term in 1872, and subsequently worked in several Scottish saw mills, rising to the position of manager. He arrived in the Colony per ship “Auckland” in 1879, and for some years was working at mills in both North and South Islands. The present business was established in 1888, and has been steadily growing ever since. The building is of wood, two stories, with 1400 square feet floorage space. A gas engine of five-horse-power actual drives the lathes and grinding machines. Mr. Ross is an importer of belting, saws, files, etc. He is agent for McDowall and Sons, Johnstone, Scotland, and Alfred Dongill and Co., Limited, of 31 Great George Street, Leeds (for Otto gas engines). Mr. Ross's business extends throughout the whole Colony. His premises are lighted by electricity generated by a dynamo, which he has fitted up at his works.