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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]
Newberry, John, and Co.
Newberry, John, and Co., Manufacturers of Baking, Egg, Custard, and Currie Powders, Cordials, Vinegar, etc., 105 Willis Street, Wellington. Bankers, National Bank of New Zealand. This business is under the immediate supervision of Mr. John Newberry, who has had a long and varied experience in this class of industry. Mr. Newberry is a native of England, and was from his early youth engaged in the provision trade. He came out to New Zealand some twenty-three years ago, and located at Nelson, where he engaged in grocery and general store business. In September, 1887, he started the manufacture of currie, baking, and other powders, and wishing to enlarge his trade, removed to Wellington two years later. He first opened business on Lambton Quay, but shortly afterwards removed to his present premises. The firm have built up a large trade throughout the district of Wellington. Their goods are well known to consumers, and they use the best materials in the manufacture of their wares that the market affords. They secured two first and two second awards at the Dunedin and South Seas Exhibition of 1889–90 for Worcester Sauce, Southern Relish, Baking and Custard Powders. “Osborne House” is their well-known trade mark. This firm also do a large business in ginger, essences, potted meat, etc. A special feature which they have lately introduced is “Linolac” a very superior polish for furniture and linoleum.