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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Otago & Southland Provincial Districts]

Wilson, Robert and Co

Wilson, Robert and Co. (Thomas Shepherd Culling and Leslie Robert Wilson), General Merchants and Importers, Coffee and Spice Merchants, Bond and Jetty Streets, Dunedin. Factory, Moray Place. This firm was originally established by Mr. Robert Wilson in 1861; twenty-seven years later Mr. T. S. Culling was admitted a partner, and on the 1st of January, 1895, the founder retired in favour of his eldest son. The commodious two storey brick building which is the head quarters of the firm, was erected by Mr. Wilson, senior, who purchased the freehold including one of the first shops in Dunedin, known in the early days as “Johnny Jones' Store,” which was subsequently demolished and replaced, in 1872, by the present structure. The entire premises are occupied by the firm, save a portion of the first floor, which is let for offices. A portion of the building is used for storing Messrs. Wilson and Co.'s bonded stock. The firm imports large shipments of all classes of wines, spirits, and general merchandise, through its London buyers. It holds agencies for “Lochiel,” “Buchanan,” and “House of Commons” whiskies, and “Bisquet du Bouch” brandies, besides many others. The trade of this well known house extends from the Bluff to Geraldine, and covers the whole of the West Coast of the South Island, and it has four travellers regularly on the road. At the Moray Place Factory, which is held under lease, there is a complete grinding, sifting, cleaning and mixing plant for treating coffees, spices, teas, etc. Besides these lines, the firm makes candied peels, washing soda, brooms and other goods, its well known brand “Victor” being popular throughout the circle of its clients, and with the public generally. Messrs Wilson import teas largely, chiefly
Wilson's Bond.

Wilson's Bond.

page 355 from Singapore, and these are carefully blended by an expert who superintends the packing in lead, and paper packets, tins and boxes.