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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]
Bethune, J. H. & Co
Bethune, J. H. & Co. (George Henry Bethune and Walter Ellis Bethune), Auctioneers, Land, Estate, and Commission Agents, Valuators, and Attorneys for Absentees. Corner of Featherston and Brandon Streets, Wellington. Telephone, 64. P.O. Box, 63. Bankers, Union Bank of Australia. Private residence, Wellington Terrace. This business was founded by the late Mr. J. H. Bethune, in 1877. Mr. G. H. Bethune was for sixteen years associated with his father in the business, and Mr. W. E. Bethune was for many years with Messrs. W. and G. Turnbull and Co. The premises occupied comprise a two-story wooden building, which affords over three thousand feet of floor space. Messrs. Bethune and Co. are Agents for the Sun Insurance Office, of London.