Bendix Hallenstein

Name
Bendix Hallenstein

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Background

(1835-1905) Born in Germany, in 1857 he went to the Australian goldfields, before moving to New Zealand in 1863. He opened stores and farmed in Central Otago, and was Mayor of Queenstown from 1869-72, after which he elected to the Otago Provincial Council (1872-75) and then the House of Representatives (1872-73). He moved to Dunedin and in 1873 he opened a clothing factory and soon after his first store (on the corner of The Octagon and Princes Street). In 1884 he was one of the founders of the DIC retail chain. He was prominent in the formation of the union movement and was known for his generosity and enlightened attitude as an employer.

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Historical or notable people

Gender (if applicable)
Male

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