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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]
Inniss, H., and Sons
Inniss, H., and Sons (Henry Inniss, sen., Henry Inniss and George Inniss, jun.), Cab and Express Proprietors, corner of Courtenay Place and Cambridge Terrace, Wellington. Telephone 381. Mr. Henry Inniss, the founder of this firm, was born in London. Early in life he decided to follow the sea as a profession, and for twenty years Mr. Inniss voyaged over the world, seeing many strange sights, and having many exciting experiences. In the year 1875 he decided to come to New Zealand, and embarked in the good ship “Halcione,” for Wellington. After arrival in the Colony, Mr. Inniss established himself in the business of a general storekeeper, which he carried on for ten years in Wellington city. Messrs. Inniss, jun., were born in Wellington, and were brought up to the carrying business. The firm have eight horses and four traps, which include two comfortable cabs, a fine dog cart, and an express. Messrs. Inniss and Sons occupy most convenient premises at the corner of Cambridge Terrace and Courtenay Place. The buildings include a large ten-stall stable, with loft for hay, and a roomy coach-house, and all needful out-houses. Adjoining the stables is situated the office and storeroom. All these buildings have a frontage to Courtenay Place. On the Cambridge Terrace side is a comfortable dwelling house. The firm are well known as careful and steady drivers. They can be depended upon at all times; and in any weather, to keep their appointments. They have had the telephone laid on to the office and stables for the convenience of their customers and a message to No. 381 will ensure prompt attention. Mr. Inniss. sen., is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and an old Forester. He has seven children, of whom the eldest, a daughter, is married.