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

Bowers, Angus

Bowers, Angus , Ironmonger, Fancy Goods Dealer, and Shoemaker, Half Moon Bay. This business was established in 1903, and the store, which is the first met with on landing at the jetty, contains a well-assorted stock. Mr Bowers, who is a son of
Gerstenkorn, photo.Mr. A. Bowers.

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Mr. A. Bowers.

the late Mr Stephen Bowers, was born in 1870, at Invercargill. In 1872 he removed to Stewart Island, where, in 1879, he established a branch for Mr P. C. M. Anderson, of Bluff; he conducted page 894 the business for three years and a half, and received a testimonial for his efficient management. In the beginning of 1903 he was entrusted with the establishment of a general drapery store for Messrs R. D. Yule and Co., of Mataura, and still manages this business, besides conducting his own in an adjoining store. Mr Bowers is agent for a large number of newspapers, and for Neil's herbal remedies. He was married, in January, 1895, to a daughter of Mr Henry Nutsford, of Wyndham, and has two sons and three daughters.