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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]

Williams, Charles Henry

Williams, Charles Henry, General Engraver, Electrolplater and Gilder, 85 Willis Street. Bankers, Bank of New Zealand. Private residence, Karori. Mr. Williams is a native of Birmingham, where he was apprenticed to R. A. Perkins. completing his term in 1871. He commenced in business on his own account and continued in the same till deciding to come to New Zealand in 1877. Leaving London by ship “Pleiades,” he reached Wellington the same year and at once established the present business, Mr. Williams has a thorough knowledge of the various branches of his business. His experience in Birmingham has been very useful to him in his life in the Colony. He has procured and set up a firstrate plant for electroplating. The motive power is supplied by a water engine of four horse-power. A splendid dynamo is used for the electroplating work. Mr. Williams has just added to the space utilized in his trade and has imported plant to enable him to satisfy the requirements, of his customers. He has lathes and all needful machinery for the various purposes of his work. His business connection extends throughout the Colony, principally from Napier to Westport.