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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]

Stephen, H. M.

Stephen, H. M., Wholesale and Retail Travelling Bag and Portmanteau Manufacturer, 14 and 16 Lambton Quay, Wellington. Telephone, 416. Bankers, Bank of New Zealand. Private residence, Austin Street. This business was established by Mr. H. Osborne, the present proprietor succeeding in November, 1894. The trade extends to the East and West Coasts of both North and South Islands. Mr. Stephens intends to establish agencies in the various towns of the Colony. He is a direct importer of fittings and all classes of material required in the manufacture of bags and portmanteaux. The stock is large and varied, and includes fancy leather goods, straps, body belts, and ladies' bags of all kinds, solid leather, Saratoga, and steel trunks. The building occupied a two-story wooden structure, is well situated, and contains over two hundred square feet of floorage space. Mr. Stephens was born at Kuri Bush, near the mouth of the Taieri River. Educated at the Oamaru Grammar School, he has since had good business experience, having held several responsible appointments in connection with the manufacturing trades.