The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Taranaki, Hawke's Bay & Wellington Provincial Districts]
Provident and Investment Building Society
Provident and Investment Building Society (Permanent), Egmont Street. New Plymouth. This institution was founded in the year 1902. Directors for 1906: Messrs L. W. Alexander (president), F. Messenger, W. Webster, O. W. Sole, J. Ward, E. Griffith, W. Ambury and G. W. Browne. The capital of Society fluctuates according to payments received, but the annual business is considerable in volume.