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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]

Belcher, William

Belcher, William, Boot Upper and Clog Manufacturer, Leather and Grindery Merchant, Manners Street, opposite Fire Brigade Station. Cable address, “Belcher, Wellington.” Bankers, Bank of New South Wales. Mr. Belcher is a native of Northampton-shire, and learned his trade with L. Watkin and Sons, of Wellingboro', remaining as a journeyman for two or three years thereafter. He came to New Zealand per ship “Cardigan Castle,” from London, in 1876, and took a situation with Toomer Brothers, in Christchurch. He remained in the employ of the latter firm for seven years, the last four of which he was foreman of the clicking department. He left this employment to join Mr. H. Duckworth in business, and was a member of the firm of Duckworth and Belcher for about five years. The present business was established in 1892 as above. Mr. Belcher is a direct importer of English sole, French and German calf and kid skins, elastic linings, grindery, etc. His plant consists of sewing, closing, blocking and eyeletting machinery for the boot upper manufacture, in which he does a considerable trade. He is also making clogs, which are very suitable for wear in dairy factories, on farms, or in tan yards, and for all who have to work in wet places. Mr. Belcher keeps a considerable stock of colonial leather in addition to the imported varieties. His business extends throughout the Southern and middle part of the North Island, and Northern portions of the South Islaud. The premises are of brick and two stories in height, affording a total floorage space equal to 1500 square feet. His business has steadily increased since its foundation.