Title: The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]

Author: Cyclopedia Company Limited

Publication details: The Cyclopedia Company, Limited, 1897, Wellington

Part of: The Cyclopedia of New Zealand

License: Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 New Zealand Licence

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Barnes, William Frederick, Boot Manufacturer, 136 Willis Street, Wellington. This business was established in 1894, by the present proprietor, who arrived from England in 1874. Every class of boots and shoes is made on the p emises, and the work turned out is considered equal to imported goods. Several hands are constantly employed in the business. Mr. Bar es served his apprenticeship to the trade in London, where he was Lord in 1852. His wife is also an expert in the closing of uppers, &c., having been in the trade ever since she was six years of age. Mr. Barnes has a family of eleven, four of whom are engaged in the business. A great deal of work is done at this establishment for the wholesale houses. Mr. Barnes also spends a little time in mining pursuits, and is one of the five owners of the new goldmine at Karori.