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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]
Gaudin, William John
Gaudin, William John, Wood, Coal, and Produce Dealer, 26 Ghuznee Street, Wellington. Telephone 271. Bankers, National Bank of New Zealand. Established 1874. The proprietor, after arrival in this Colony in 1874 by the “Star of India,” from London, followed various occupations, at intervals working at his own trade, that of a sailmaker, to which calling he served his term in Jersey, Channel Islands. He was employed for about seven years with the late firm of D. McIntyre and Co. in that capacity, and then with Messrs. T. and W. Young, of Wellington, as storeman, for eleven years. He purchased the plant and business from Mr. E. Whitehead, and established himself independently. The premises, comprising a floor space of about 3000 square feet, contain large quantities of corn and grain of various kinds, while the roomy sheds forming part of the establishment are always well supplied with coal, coke, and other kinds of fuel. Mr. Gaudin employs regularly four hands in connection with the business, his trade extending over the city of Wellington, and the wider surroundings of the suburbs. He has, since taking over the business, worked up a very good connection, and maintained the good reputation which the business enjoyed during the proprietorship of Mr. Whitehead. Mr. Gaudin employs the aid of steam power in the process of grinding and cleaning grain of all descriptions, and a belt also connects with a circular saw for wood-cutting purposes. The coal sold from Mr. Gaudin's shed is procured from the best mines of the Colony, and should always give satisfaction to consumers. Mr. Gaudin's business does not afford him sufficient time to pay much attention to political matters, in consequence of which his views remain a secret to the public, but he has held the office of secretary to the Order of Rechabites for upwards of sixteen years.