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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]

Docherty, Hugh

Docherty, Hugh, Carriage Proprietor and Livery and Bait Stable Keeper, Pipitea Street, Wellington. Private residence, Brook Street. Born in Londonderry, Ireland, Mr. Docherty arrived in New Zealand per s.s. “Ionic” in 1882. He has had a general experience in the Colony in farming and other pursuits. For a time he was employed on the New Zealand Government railways, and for about eighteen months he was with Dr. Ca[unclear: hill] as coachman. Mr. Docherty has always had a liking for horses, and it is not surprising that he should have established a business which suited his tastes so thoroughly. The present business was founded in 1894, the premises consisting of a wood and iron building affording some 2000 square feet of floorspace. Mr. Docherty has two well-appointed vehicles, numbered ten and fifty-nine respectively, which are at all times available for the convenience of the public, who can depend on careful drivers. He has also ample stable accommodation for visitors from the country, who will receive every attention.