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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Dempsey, Joseph, Saddler and Harnessmaker, 45 Vivian Street, Wellington. Mr. Dempsey is a native of Liverpool, England, where he served his apprenticeship to the trade. In 1854 he sailed for the Australian colonies, where for some years he worked on the goldfields, with varying success. In 1860 he arrived in New Zealand, and started in business in Blenheim, remaining for some years. In 1884 Mr. Dempsey opened the present premises, which are built of wood. A large quantity of saddlery, harness, etc., is turned out on the premises. The goods are hand-made. A large variety of English imported harness and saddlery furniture is kept in stock. Mr. Dempsey has been successful in establishing a large local and country trade.