NIELSON Olaf (Oliver)
Name | Olaf (Oliver) NIELSON |
Country Of Origin | Denmark |
Born | 1853 |
Died | 1936 |
Birth/ Baptism | Born 21 February 1853, Copenhagen, Denmark |
Parents | unknown |
Apprenticeship | Denmark |
Skills | Watchmaker, Jeweller |
Work Locations | Hobart |
Street Address |
80 Collins Street, Hobart 111 Liverpool Street, Hobart 135 Liverpool Street, Hobart |
Marriage/Spouse | 9 March 1891 at the residence of Rev. Sharp, Hobart, to Ina Adelaide Briggs |
Arrival | |
Other | Previous work experience: London, France, Switzerland, Germany, and South Africa.
Approx. late 1880s: Employer, William Golding (two years). February 1888: Advertised at 80 Collins Street opposite the Ship Hotel. February 1903: Naturalisation. 1905: Oliver was forced to find new premises and leave his location of 18 years in Collins Street, which was known well for the clock in the window. The row of old-fashioned shops in Collins Street was demolished to make way for ‘more modern and commodious premises.’ The business relocated to 111 Liverpool Street and advertised jewellery, Tasmanian souvenirs, and several brands of watches. The Mercury reported that Mr O Nielson ‘intends shortly to re-erect the clock for the convenience of the residents.’ By December 1910: Advertised at 135 Liverpool Street. Known employees: 1906-1934: Hobart Post Office Clock maintenance. Graham Mulligan has collected Tasmanian Government Railway (T.G.R.) marked and numbered pocket watches with Nielson’s name on the dial, indicating he was one of their suppliers. |
Death | 10 August 1936, 135 Liverpool Street, Hobart |
References | |
Graham Mulligan collection. Tasmania Post Office Directory (Wise) 1890-1901. TAHO: CSD22/1/67/88 Naturalisations 1903, RGD37/1/50 no402 Marriage 1891, AF35/1/3, AF70/1/58 1936, AD960/1/60 1936. Tasmanian News 9 February 1888, 18 August 1888, 11 April 1891, 7 March 1904, 29 June 1905, 13 December 1910; The Examiner (Launceston) 28 March 1910; The Mercury (Hobart) 1 July 1905, 12 July 1905, 25 October 1924, 30 August 1934, 13 August 1936. |
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