The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Otago & Southland Provincial Districts]
Mr. Alexander Jenkins
Mr. Alexander Jenkins , Third Engineer at the Mataura Freezing Works, was born in Invercargill in February, 1871. After attending school, he served a five years' apprenticeship at the Vulcan Foundry, Invercargill, and afterwards became a fitter at the Implement Company's Works, where he continued till he was appointed to his present position in 1896. Mr Jenkins is a member of the Mataura Athletic Society. He was married, in 1896, to a daughter of Mr John Spratt, sailmaker, of Invercargill, and has one son and one daughter.
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Mr. A. Jenkins.