QUEEN STREET FRUIT TRADE.

Auckland Star, Volume LXII, Issue 148, 25 June 1931, Page 8

QUEEN STREET FRUIT TRADE.

A -NEW ENTERPRISE. An interesting development of recent months in Auckland business circles has been the increasing number of fruit shops coming under the control of Europeans. New chops have been started and old-established businesses have been taken over from Chinese and Asiatic owners. One of the oldest fruit businesses in Queen Street has now reverted to European control. Established about 40 years ago at 01, Queen Street, it has an interesting history. For many years it as conducted by Messrs. Messenger Bros., who sold to Mr. G. Staccy. He ran it right through the war period and developed a b : g business, many .lnuidreds of pounds' worth of fruit going from his-.shop to troops leaving either on the train or by steamer. Eight years ago the business attracted Chinese interests, and the business passed into their hands, and about four years later it was taken over by A' l Ghee's. This year Ah Chee's interest in this flourishing business was purchased by the Huapai Orchards, LtdA further change in ownership is noff announced, Messrs. Stoddard arid Clark) two enterprising Europeans well versed in the fruit business, being the new proprietors: Mr. Stoddard will be remembered by Dominion Road. residents as the owner of two shops in -that suburb. Under their expert supervision the public is assured of the best quality fruit and vegetables, at economic prices, in addition to efficient service. Study your health by purchasing a " your requirements from Messrs. Stod'lard and Clark, 01, Queen Street, opposite Dilworth Building.