Hannah, R. and Co. , Wholesale and Retail Boot and Shoe Manufacturers and Importers, Mawhera Quay, Greymouth. Head establishment at Wellington, with branches throughout New Zealand. This branch was opened in the year 1886, and an excellent stock, especially suitable for the locality, is always on hand. The branch does a large and increasing business, the celebrated “Palace,” boots being in great demand.

Mr. Charles Startup , formerly Manager at Greymouth for R. Hannah and Co., was born at Bendigo, Australia. He came to New Zealand when quite young, and entered the firm's employment at Wellington. After serving his apprenticeship, Mr. Startup went to sea, and was employed on several of the Union Steamship Company's boats for a period of eight years. He re-entered the service of Messrs Hannah and Co. in 1896, and, on leaving Greymouth, returned to the North Island.