Member of Russian Jewish family that immigrated to New Zealand and settled in Stratford, Taranaki, in 1906-1907. Adolph Manoy established a successful drapers business in Stratford that was flourishing there and in Hawera by 1910. The family was also associated with the business Manoy and Hassell in Whangamomona. (Information from Kirsten Warner, 2009. Hawera and Normanby Star, 31 January 1910. Wises Post Office Directory 1914.)
Manoy, Adolph, active 1906-1933
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Womens clothing in Manoy's shop, Stratford
Date: [ca 1933]
From: Wall, John Reginald, 1870?-1944 :Photographs
Reference: 1/1-012971-G
Description: Interior of Manoy's shop, Stratford, circa 1933. Shows womens dresses and hats on display. Photograph taken by John Reginald Wall. Information about Adolph Manoy supplied by Library client, October 2009. The business was established by Adolph Manoy, a Russian Jewish immigrant who settled in Stratford in 1906-1907. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).