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This building stood on the corner of Cuba and Rangitikei Streets and was destroyed by fire in 1895. This photograph shows the Cuba Street frontage of the building, with workers, some children and dogs outside. William Arthur Browning and Thomas Tory were in partnership as coach builders in the same building as Mr William Thomas Wood's veterinary and blacksmith shop. From left: Thomas Tory, in apron (6th); W A Browning, in apron (7th); Alex Worsfold, apprentice (8th); Malcolm, with apron and hands on hips (10th); H P Horne, in apron and arms folded (12th). From right: M Wright (1st); W T Wood, with hand on buggy wheel (2nd)