Datec. 1890sReference NumberPhoto 16-043DescriptionLouis Bidois (1821-1909). Frenchman Louis Bidois was an early Tauranga trader, arriving in the area in 1844. His adopted son, Pierre, would marry Mereana, the daughter of Te Puna French trader Emile Joseph Borel (1814-1885). Another son, Charles, would marry the daughter of trader John Lees Faulkner (1807-1882), thus linking the three early trading families. Both the digital image and original copy are held by the Tauranga City library. Donated to Tauranga City Libraries by the Nicholas family (B49). FormatPrintPhysical DescriptionBlack and white printSource of AcquisitionNicholas Family
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