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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]

Mr. John Archdale Fothergill

Mr. John Archdale Fothergill, Traveller for Messrs. Arthur and Co., Limited, in New Zealand, is the son of a well-known Manchester warchouseman. Born on the 7th of September, 1852, in Manchester, where he was educated, young Fothergill got his early commercial experience in a warehouse in his native city, but finding life too slow accepted an engagement for Newfoundland in 1869, joining one of the leading houses in St. John's. Afterwards he removed to Montreal, Canada, returning to Manchester in 1873. After two years' further experience in a warehouse he crossed the line and in 1878 became traveller for a local house. Ten years later Mr. Fothergill joined Messrs. Arthur and Co., Limited, in the position which he now holds.