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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]
Mr. John Willoughby McCarthy
Mr. John Willoughby McCarthy, Secretary of the Martinborough Gymnastic Club, was born in 1864 at Ealing, London. When ten years of age he came to New Zealand with his father, landing at Wellington. Completing his educational course at Mr. Mowbray's private school, Mr. McCarthy went to learn the tailoring trade with the late Mr. J. Reid, of Lambton Quay, with whom he remained for thirteen years. After working in several other leading Wellington establishments, Mr. McCarthy opened business in Martinborough, where he employs two hands. While in Wellington he was a member of the rifle cadets for two years, and was a member of the D Battery for a like period.
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Mr. J. W. Mccarthy.