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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Taranaki, Hawke's Bay & Wellington Provincial Districts]

Watch and Jewellery Trade

page 693

Watch and Jewellery Trade.

Bright, Richard H., Watchmaker, Jeweller, and Optician, The Square, Palmerston North. This business was established in the year 1906 in Main Street, and removed in the following year to the Square. The building is of wood and iron, with a verandah and large show windows. The premises consist of a shop fitted with mirrors and plate glass show cases, in which is displayed a large stock of imported jewellery. At the rear is a sight testing room and a workshop. Mr. Bright was born in Timaru, educated in Christchurch, and learned his trade in England and Africa. In May, 1906, he returned to New Zealand and started his present business.

Mortensen, John, Watchmaker and Jeweller, The Square, Palmerston North. This old-established business was acquired by the present proprietor in the year 1898. The premises consist of a brick building, with fine plate glass show windows facing the street. The shop is suitably fitted with plate glass show cases, in which is displayed an extensive and well-assorted stock of imported goods. At the rear of the shop is a modern workshop, where engraving and all kinds of repairing are carefully executed. Mr. Mortensen learned his trade on the Continent.

Bunting, photo.Mr., J., Mortensen' Peemises.

Bunting, photo.
Mr., J., Mortensen' Peemises.

Mowlem, Hugh, Manufacturing Jeweller and Engraver, Main Street West, Palmerston North. This business was established by Mr. Richard Bright, and acquired by the present proprietor in the year 1907. The premises are conveniently appointed, and a good stock of manufactured and imported jewellery is carried; one experienced workman is employed. Mr. Mowlem was born in the year 1879, in Palmerston North, where he was educated. He was brought up to the jewellery trade under Mr. Wishart, of the Square. He was afterwards employed for about five years by Messrs. O'Connor and Tydeman, and subsequently started business with a partner in Masterton, where he remained for several years. In 1906 he sold out and removed to Palmerston North. Mr. Mowlem is a member of the Working Men's Club.

Wishart, J., and Company (J. Wishart), Manufacturing Jewellers, Church Street, Palmerston North This business was established in the year 1893, and is carried on in part of a brick building. The premises consist of an office and workshop, with the necessary machinery for the engraving and manufacture of jewellery. Mr. Wishart was born in Dunedin, where he was educated and learned his trade. In 1877 he removed to Palmerston North, and had several years' further experience at his trade before acquiring his present business.