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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]

Hobman, James Robert

Hobman, James Robert, Shoeing and General Blacksmith, Newman. Mr. Hobman is a native of the Wairarapa, having been born in 1863 at Greytown, where his father, the late Mr. Luke Hobman, carried on the business of a bootmaker. Mr. Hobman was apprenticed with Mr. Richard Bright, and before establishing himself as above he had a sawmilling experience of some six or seven years. His premises in Newman are freehold, and his business is improving with the advance of the district. His smithy is well kept and well provided with all the tools needful for a good general business. When in Greytown, Mr. Hobman was a cricketer of some note, and represented the district as a footballer. In 1891 Mr. Hobman was married to Miss Tom, daughter of Mr. William Tom, of Dalefleld, near Carterton.