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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]

Knight, Richard Giles

Knight, Richard Giles, Tent and Oilskin Manufacturer, Custom-house Quay, Wellington. Branch at New Plymouth, Established 1867. Mr. Knight, who for some time shared an interest in the business with Mr. Cook, carries on a varied industry in the spacious premises above mentioned, which comprise an area of 1800 feet of floorage space. He employs on an average [unclear: n]ine hands with the manufacture of tents and tarpaulins, which are in great demand all over New Zealand. Mr. Knight understands the manufacture of these articles in every detail, and imports materials direct from the makers in England and the Continent. On the premises are also turned out sails of any shape and size made to order and constructed in accordance with the requirements of customers, together with flags and other nautical appliances and necessaries as may be ordered. Mr. Knight is a native of Bristol, and worked his passage across to Melbourne in 1867, in the ship “True Britain,” He came across to Wellington in the s.s. “Rangitoto,” and has succeeded in making for himself an excellent business.