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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]

Pearce, Henry

Pearce, Henry, Farrier and General Blacksmith, Pohangina Main Road, Pohangina Township. Mr. Pearce is a native of London, and left in 1864 per ship “Egmont” for Lyttelton. He was apprenticed to Mr. McPherson, of Lincoln, Canterbury, and completed his apprenticeship in 1876. For some time subsequently Mr. Pearce travelled in various parts of the Colony working at his trade and gaining experience. He is one of the pioneers of the page 1211 Pohangina township, having purchased the present holding and erected a wood and iron building, with every convenience for his trade, together with a cottage adjoining. His trade extends throughout the district, horse-shoeing being a specialty. Mr. Pearce is agent for the Northern Fire Assurance Company, and for Grant's patent wire-strainers. He is an ex-member of the Blenheim School Committee, and at present is Past Chief Ranger of the Foresters' Order, and a third degree member of the I.O.G. Templars.