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Tauranga boot and shoe maker moments in history
Before Pae Korokī and Papers Past, the New Zealand Room librarians would note topics of interest in an alphabetised card catalogue, this is their selection of boot and shoe makers.
Chronological order:
Joseph P. Howard boot and shoe maker. Bay of Plenty Times, 4 September 1872, p. 1.
Stephen Martin boot and shoe maker, opposite Tauranga Hotel. Bay of Plenty Times, 4 September 1872, p. 1.
George Bonner shifts to central premises on the Strand next to Bay of Plenty Times. Bay of Plenty Times, 29 May 1878.
E. Sanders Boot and Shoe Manufacturer commenced business in Wharf Street, three doors from Strand. Bay of Plenty Times, 8 and 20 October 1881.
T. Buckland has opened a boot and shoe shop on Cameron Road. Bay of Plenty Times, 27 November 1882.
T. Buckland has opened a boot and shoe manufactory in Wharf Street. All kinds of boots manufactured on the premises. Bay of Plenty Times, 24 March 1883.
Thomas Buckland boot, shoe and legging manufacturer on Wharf Street. Article includes prices. Bay of Plenty Times, 2 October 1884.
Henry C. Fox advises that he will carry on the business of Boot and Shoemaker so long and successfully carried on by his father at his late residence, Cameron Road. Bay of Plenty Times, 8 December 1885.
Thomas Buckland selling his furniture and effects and leaving the district. Bay of Plenty Times, 24 June 1886.
The librarians also noted the names only of Tauranga boot and shoemakers:
- Anquetil, F.
- Anquetil, P.
- Barry, J.
- Bourdot, E.
- Ellis, B.
- Jones, Francis
- Rhodes, R.
Goodey's shoe store on The Strand, 19 November 1947.
Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga City Libraries Photo 02-026
Shoe repairing, 10 October 1964.
Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga City Libraries Photo gcc-7607
Shoe shop assistant Betty Woodcock polishing footy boots, 1 April 1961.
Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga City Libraries Photo gca-779
