Antony was born Antonio Norman Tanous Moffarege
OR Moufarrege, Moufarrige, Mouffarridge, Mofferage, even Mofarge found in Lebanon. The name spelling has been changed by record keepers over time
He arrived in NZ about 1895
He was a Hairdresser in Auckland for a time
He changed his name to Antony/Antonio/Anthony Norman about 1899
His son Basil was born in Auckland in 1898
His daughter Una was born in Wellington 1901
He was naturalised in 1905
Antony Norman was a fancy-goods importer on Lambton Quay late 1890s, opposite the Occidental Hotel in Wellington (later the site of Kirkcaldies).
He took over the draper & fancy goods store in Queen St., Masterton, from Tobias Miller in Oct 1903, opposite Hartmann, Hoar and Permain (Cabinettmakers & Upholsterers), whilst continuing his business in Wellington.
In July 1906 he took over one of the new shops, next to the Empire Hotel, just erected by Mr C. E. Daniell. It was a block of two stories, having large, plate glass windows facing Queen Street.
On 28 May 1909 he moved and reopened in new premises, in O'Meara's Buildings, on the other side of the Empire Hotel. While his old premises were untenanted, Mr Daniell used it as a studio to display wallpapers.
Mr Norman decided to close down his drapery business in June 1919, selling all the stock, shop fitting, shelving, cases, etc in an auction.
He then operated a poultry farm at Solway
Antony was born Antonio Norman Tanous Moffarege
OR Moufarrege, Moufarrige, Mouffarridge, Mofferage, even Mofarge found in Lebanon. The name spelling has been changed by record keepers over time
He arrived in NZ about 1895
He was a Hairdresser in Auckland for a time
He changed his name to Antony/Antonio/Anthony Norman about 1899
His son Basil was born in Auckland in 1898
His daughter Una was born in Wellington 1901
He was naturalised in 1905
Antony Norman was a fancy-goods importer on Lambton Quay late 1890s, opposite the Occidental Hotel in Wellington (later the site of Kirkcaldies).
He took over the draper & fancy goods store in Queen St., Masterton, from Tobias Miller in Oct 1903, opposite Hartmann, Hoar and Permain (Cabinettmakers & Upholsterers), whilst continuing his business in Wellington.
In July 1906 he took over one of the new shops, next to the Empire Hotel, just erected by Mr C. E. Daniell. It was a block of two stories, having large, plate glass windows facing Queen Street.
On 28 May 1909 he moved and reopened in new premises, in O'Meara's Buildings, on the other side of the Empire Hotel. While his old premises were untenanted, Mr Daniell used it as a studio to display wallpapers.
Mr Norman decided to close down his drapery business in June 1919, selling all the stock, shop fitting, shelving, cases, etc in an auction.
He then operated a poultry farm at Solway
Inscription
NORMAN
Formally Mofarrege
ANTONY (Antonio)
Born Syria 1871
Died in Masterton 22.4.1945
FRANCES HOLT
(nee Nelson)
Born Auckland 1875
Died in Masterton 20.6.1953
Married In Auckland 1899
Loved Parents Of
Basil & Una
Loved Grandparents Of
Desmond, Brian, Terence & Patricia
Gravesite Details
interred with grandson Des
Family Members
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