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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]

Ramsay, Walter

Ramsay, Walter, Saddler, Harnessmaker, and Travelling Bag Manufacturer, Manners Street, Wellington. Bankers, Union Bank of Australia. Private Residence, Finlay Terrace. Mr. Ramsay bails from Glasgow, where he was apprenticed to the business. Arriving in the Colony in 1862 per ship “Cheviot,” he gravitated to the West Coast of the South Island; and established himself in business in Hokitika about two years after. He continued there till 1886, when he removed to Wellington. The premises occupied—a wooden building of two stories—afford nearly 4000 feet of floorage space. Mr. Ramsay is an importer of saddlery, harness, and saddlers' honmongery from Messrs. C. Greatrex and Son, of Wallsall, and other leading manufacturers. His connection extends to both town and country. While living in Hokitika, Mr. Ramsay was for nine years a member of the Borough Council, for six years a member of the Licensing Bench, and was also a member of the Hospital Board.