PERSONAL ITEMS.
The Southland News says, "with som« authority/ that Sir Joseph Ward S never again accept office as a Minister ot the Crown in New Zealand A private cablegram from London announces the death of Mr Robert btaines, one of the founders of the JVellington firm of Kirkcaldie and btaines. He was in his 77th year H» arrived in Sydney in 1861, under' engagement to a firm of drapers in that town, and it was while there that he made the acquaintance of Mr tfohi* Kirkcaldie. He and Mr Kirkcaldie were in the same establishment in Sydney tor about two years, and they' then decided to enter into business on their own account. On December 9, 1863 the firm of Kirkcaldie and Staines 'was opened m premises on Lambton Quay and the partnership was continued for twenty-three years.
Permanent link to this item
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/HNS19120508.2.17
Bibliographic details
Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume LXXI, Issue LXII, 8 May 1912, Page 4
Word Count
139PERSONAL ITEMS. Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume LXXI, Issue LXII, 8 May 1912, Page 4
Using This Item
See our copyright guide for information on how you may use this title.
Log in