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More Info →Adam Burges' Manawatu Agricultural Implement Works, corner of Rangitikei and Queen Streets

Description

The business was established and run by Adam Burges 1892 until his death in 1918, then run by his sons Duncan and Alan. In 1942 the business was closed and the property sold to various businesses, including the Government Life Insurance, Smith and Smith, the Commercial Bank and others. Adam Burges is the man standing to the right of the Traction Engine.

Identification

Object type
Image
Relation
Public Photograph Collection Bc 126
Date
1901
Digitisation ID
2009N_Bc126_BUI_2393
Held In
"Coolstore"

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