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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]

Evans, T. F.

Evans, T. F., Saddle, Harness, and Collar Maker and Importer, Otarai Road, Martinborough. Telegraphic address, “Evans Martinborough.” Bankers, Bank of Australasia, Featherston. Mr. Evans established himself as above in the year 1878, and has ever since then carried on a good business. His property is freehold, and most centrally situated. The building is of wood and iron, and was erected by Mr. W. Boyd. The shop is fairly large, and conveniently fitted, and his trade extends all round the district for about thirty miles Mr. Evans was born in Wellington, and learned the business with his brother, Mr. page 865 J. E. Evans, by whom he was subsequently employed for several years. The Martinborough agency of the Northern. Insurance Company is in his hands. Mr. Evans is and has been for many years a member of the Featherston Road Board, in which he represents the Martin borough district, or No. 5 ward. He is also secretary of the Lower Valley Jockey Club, and in many other ways devotes his time and talents to the service of the district.