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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]
Mr. Ronald Matheson
Mr. Ronald Matheson, Manager of the Shannon Creamery, was born at Queenstown, Otago, where his parents, who came from Glasgow in 1862, per ship “Arima,” had settled. Educated in the public schools of the Colony, Mr. Matheson was brought up to agricultural and pastoral pursuits, in connection with which he spent a considerable portion of his earlier years. Subsequently he gained considerable insight into the woollen trade, learning most of the processes of manufacture and becoming generally acquainted with the various machines employed in cleaning, spinning, weaving, and finishing. Mr. Matheson has found his knowledge of machinery very useful since his appointment in 1894 to the position he now holds.
Gordon, Thomas, Chemist, Shannon.
Powell, J. H. and Co., Drapers and General Merchants, Shannon. The duties of postmaster are conducted at the store by Mr. Powell.
Broderson, Henry, Boardinghousekeeper, Shannon.
Tilly, Daniel, Boot and Shoemaker, Shannon. Established 1895.
Turley, Wallace William, Engineer and Blacksmith, Vance Street, Shannon. Established 1892.
Carter Bros. (Charles F. and Samuel W. Carter), Butchers and Graziers, Ballance Street, Shannon. Established 1894.
Fuller and Co. (Wm. A. Fuller and Dugald Campbell), Butchers, Shannon.
O'Connor, J. M., General Storekeeper, Ironmonger and Bootmaker, Shannon. Bankers, Bank of New Zealand. Established 1893.