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Early settlers
Thomas Fredrick Evans, saddle, harness and collar maker, also an importer.
The Evans family came to New Zealand in the ship Adelaide in 1840. Thomas was born at Wellington in June 1852. He was bought up in the saddlery trade learning from his elder brother .
TYhomas Evans established himself at Waihinga in 1878. Thus before John Martin’s township of Martinborough came into existence. His premises was by the small stream just south of McLeod Lane (now Radium street).
An 1879 report on Waihinga described it as: ‘ This town has a general store , Post Office, Blacksmith’s shop, bootmaker, and saddler TF Evans. With may other shop s and dwellings being built. … Continue Reading
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