Myer Caselberg

Myer Caselberg (1841 – 23 June 1922) was a New Zealand storekeeper, businessman and local politician. He was born in Gaorah, Poland in 1841. He was Mayor of Masterton from 1886 to 1888.[1]

Wairarapa Farmers Co-operative Association

Caselberg formed this company in 1892 with a capital of £100,000 to own his existing businesses. By 1908 it was the largest inland trading organisation in the North Island of New Zealand. Principally a stock and station agency its activities included eight retail stores, cheese and butter factories, motor vehicle dealerships.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Christensen, Margaret. "Myer Caselberg". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved December 2011.


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