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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]
Bird and Co
Bird and Co. (Charles Henry Bird), Turners, Te Aro Steam Wood-Turning Works, Ebor Street, off Tory Street, Wellington. The proprietor of these works, who was born in the Empire City, served his apprenticeship in Wellington, and after completing his term went to Palmerston North. Here he had charge of the turnery department of the Palmerston North Sash and Door Factory, which position he held for two years. Returning to Wellington, Mr. Bird started the present business. Every branch of wood-turning, band-sawing, and cabinet-making is undertaken on the premises, the plant being up-to-date in every respect. Messrs. Bird and Co. execute a large quantity of work for the local builders and contractors, and are at all times ready to undertake country and city orders.