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

Author: Cyclopedia Company Limited

Publication details: The Cyclopedia Company, Limited, 1905, Christchurch

Part of: The Cyclopedia of New Zealand

License: Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 New Zealand Licence

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Wilkinson, Thomas , Builder and Contractor, Main Street, St. Bathans. Bankers, Bank of New South Wales. Mr. Wilkinson has conducted this business since 1884. The premises occupy a central position, on freehold land, and consist of an eight-roomed residence, workshop and other buildings, constructed of wood, stone, and iron. A large number of the residences and places of business in St. Bathans and throughout the district have been erected by Mr. Wilkinson; for instance, the Bank of New South Wales at Naseby and Ophir, and the Presbyterian Church and Police Camp at Ophir. Mr. Wilkinson was born at Houghton-le-Spring, Durham, England, in 1854, and learned his trade at Newcastle-on-Tyne. He was engaged chiefly in shipbuilding till he came to the Colony, by the ship “Auckland,” in 1884. After a short time in Dunedin, he came to St. Bathans, where he has since been settled. Mr. Wilkinson has served for many years as a member of the school committee and has acted on the committee of the local cottage hospital and domain board. He was married, in 1884, to a daughter of Mrs. Hanger, of St. Bathans, and sister of Mr. W. Hanger, and has five daughters.