Company History
Robert H Wilson married Emily Saunders in Featherston in 1882, whilst stationed at Pencarrow lighthouse. Their first child, Alice Charlotte, was born in 1885. Robert left the lighthouse service and got work as a contractor in Wellington, and by 1897 his name appeared above the premises of Flyger and Wilson, Undertakers and Contractors, operating out of 20 Cuba Street. A year later, Robert opened his own undertaking business from 13 Tutchen Street Mt Victoria. Between the years 1902 to 1905, Robert moved his business to 136 Adelaide Road, Newtown. Robert died at the age of 91 leaving behind a very strong funeral company.
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