The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]
Mr. William Berry
Mr. William Berry, Member of the Hansard Staff, is a son of Mr. William Berry, editor of the New Zealand Herald (Auckland). Born in Edinburgh, the subject of this notice was brought to the Colony when very young, and received his education at the Thames. He served his time to the printing trade at the office of the Thames Advertiser. Subsequently Mr. Berry removed to Auckland, where he was employed on the New Zealand Herald. While living in the fair Northern City he studied and became proficient in shorthand. He afterwards acted as reporter on the Star and Herald newspapers. While filling the latter appointment, Mr. Berry came down to Wellington to report during the sittings of the House. He was appointed a Committee reporter, and on the 13th May, 1886, he was appointed a member of the Hansard Staff. Mr. Berry married a daughter of Mr. Kinsella, an old Hansard reporter.