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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]
Bendall, O. R.
Bendall, O. R., Average Adjuster and Accountant, J. G. Carpenter and Co., No. 1 Lambton Quay, Wellington. Telegraphic address, “Bendall, Wellington.” Private residence, Oriental Bay. Mr. Osmond Russell Bendall is the eldest son of Captain Bendall, the well-known marine surveyor to the Underwriter's Association, and was born at Napier, Hawkes Bay. He was educated in Wellington, and completed his course of study at the Wellington College. While there he displayed a special talent for mathematics, and was induced by his father to continue this study after leaving college. He underwent an excellent training and painstaking apprenticeship in this branch of learning, and in 1889 started life as average adjuster and accountant. Statements of a most intricate and important nature have been sent to Mr. Bendall from all parts of the Colony, and the manner in which they have been treated shows that he is gaining a thorough mastery of his profession. The popularity of Captain Bendall has, of course, greatly helped his son in building up his business, and it is but reasonable to suppose that Mr. Bendall's ability, coupled with his gentlemanly bearing, will make him one of New Zealand's prominent adjusters. As an accountant he undertakes all kinds or intricate and troublesome work, besides the ordinary duties of opening books and general book-keeping. In every way Mr. Bendall is deserving of commendation and encouragement.