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William Arthur Browning commenced business in Palmerston North circa 1889, purchasing the "English and American Coach Factory" in Cuba Street established by Robert Parr. In September 1894 the Cuba Street premises were destroyed by fire and Browning moved to Main Street West, where he operated until just after World War One. He died in March 1929.

Identification

Object type
Image
Relation
Public Photograph Collection Bc 17
Date
circa 1895
Digitisation ID
2009N_Bc17_BUI_2301
Held In
Coolstore

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buildings,
business,
commercial,
smithy,
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Shoe Store Ltd and Gillespie's Value House, Main Steet
Construction of State Insurance Office, Rangitikei Street
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Repairing shoes at Eeyore's Cobblery shop, Featherston Street
Northern Building Society building opening, The Square
Toyota national parts distribution centre
South-east side of The Square
Butzbach Bakery, Main Street
A T C Taxis Ltd fleet and premises, Main Street
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