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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]
Orpwood, George
Orpwood, George, Manufacturers' Agent, Evening Post Avenue, Wellington. Mr. Orpwood is a native of Hobart, Tasmania, having been born in 1863. He began his business career at the age of fourteen years, serving four years with Mr. Wm. Montgomery, the well-known draper of that city. He afterwards went to Launceston, Tasmania, where he entered the employ of Messrs. Frost and Orpwood, drapers. Four years later he accepted the position of salesman and traveller with Messrs. P. O. Fysh and Co., soft goods merchants, of Hobart and Launceston, Mr. Orpwood came to Wellington in November, 1889, and has since represented Messrs. Rylands and Sons, Limited, of London, one of the largest manufacturing firms in the world.