Title: The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Otago & Southland Provincial Districts]

Author: Cyclopedia Company Limited

Publication details: The Cyclopedia Company, Limited, 1905, Christchurch

Part of: The Cyclopedia of New Zealand

License: Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 New Zealand Licence

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Mr. Shanks , the Proprietor, was born in Port Chalmers, in 1866, and was educated at the District High School. He served an apprenticeship to the plumbing trade with Mr. John Connell, and in 1890 established himself in business in Grey Street, but in 1894 removed to his present premises. Mr. Shanks is agent at Port Chalmers for the Royal Insurance Company. He has been a member of Court Robin Hood, 3991. Ancient Order of Foresters, since 1889, and is at present (1904) a trustee of his Court. Mr. Shanks was married, in 1893, to a daughter of Mr. J. Bell, and has one son find one daughter.