James Keenan was in Dunedin by the end of 1861 - possibly drawn to the town by news of the gold being found three days' walk from it in Gabriels Gully. He is recorded as holding a wholesale liquor license for premises in High st at the end of that year. In April 1862 comes the first of a number of cases in which James has to go to court to be paid for his goods - in this case, a dishonoured cheque for L18.
PUBLIC NOTICE.
THE Cheapest Establishment in Dunedin is at JAMES KEENAN'S Wholesale and Family Grocer, Wine, Spirit, and Provision Merchant, opposite Police Depot, corner of Walker and Princes streets, Dunedin, late L. K. Fry's. -Otago Daily Times, 1/5/1862.
NOTICE. — The partnership hitherto existing between the undersigned, under the name of James Keenan & Co., Storekeepers, Dunedin, been dissolved by mutual consent on the 24th day April, 1862.
(Signed) JAMES KEENAN, MICHL. HEFFERNAN.
All parties indebted to the above firm are requested pay forthwith to JAMES KEENAN. Princes-street and Walker-street. -Otago Daily Times, 20/5/1862.
TENDERS Wanted, by 12 o'clock this day, for filling swamp in Cumberland-street. James Keenan, Storekeeper, Princes-street. -Otago Daily Times, 9/6/1862.
NEW RUSH! — Drays start this morning with swags, &c, from Jas. Keenan, storekeeper, Princes-street, South. -Otago Daily Times, 22/8/1862.
NOKOMAI DIGGINGS. — Drays leave every Morning, with swags and provisions from Jas. Keenan's, Princes-street South. -Otago Daily Times, 2/10/1862.
BIRTH.
On the 4th instant, at her residence, Walker street, the wife of James Keenan, of a son. -Otago Daily Times, 10/11/1862.
WANTED
WANTED Bullock Teams for Dunstan, good loading. Apply James Keenan, Wine and Spirit Merchant, Princes- street. -Otago Daily Times, 28/2/1863.
LOST, in Princes-street South, Carter's Receipt Book. Any person finding it will please leave it at James Keenan's, corner Walker and Princes streets. -Otago Daily Times, 2/5/1863.
RESIDENT MAGISTRATES COURT
Obstructing the Streets. — James Keenan, the firm of James Keenan and Co, was fined 20s and costs for placing 14 large cases and one barrel on the public roadway and footpath near their store. -Otago Daily Times, 29/7/1863.
WANTED, a first-class Grocer's Porter, none other need apply. James Keenan, Princes street and Walker-street. -Otago Daily Times, 29/7/1863.
WANTED a thoroughly competent storekeeper for the country must be able to keep accounts and make hmself generally useful, apply James Keenan, corner of Walker and Princes streets. -Otago Daily Times, 29/9/1863.
PROSPECTUS OF THE PIONEER QUARTZ CRUSHING COMPANY.
To be registered under the Joint Stock Company's Act, 1860.
Liability limited to the amount of the Share.
Capital — £8000, in 1600 shares of £5 each, of which 600 are offered to the public, and the balance held by the prospectors and holders of the claims. Deposit of £1 with application, further call of £2 immediately after the first meeting of shareholders. Remaining calls at not less than one month's notice.
Promoters: Alexander Cairns, James Keenan, H. Eastgate, John Langmuir, John Carter, C. M. Ware, Wm. Hildreth.
BANKERS: The Bank of Otago.
BROKERS: Martin Sholl, Rattray street. Jabez Ham, Princes street. -Otago Daily Times, 8/1/1864.
WANTED to Purchase or Lease a piece of Land, suitable to erect a store thereon. Size not less than 50 by 70 feet; Stafford or Hope streets preferred. Apply James Keenan, Princes and Walker streets. -Otago Daily Times, 16/1/1864.
BIRTH.
On the 24th instant, at her residence, Walker street, Mrs. Jas. Keenan, of a daughter. -Otago Daily Times, 25/1/1864.
WANTED, a Nurse Girl. Apply to Mr Keenan's Wine and Spirit Store, Princes and Walker streets. -Otago Daily Times, 25/2/1864.
TO LET, a Small Hotel, in a good locality. Nearly finished. For particulars, apply to James Keenan, Princes and Walker streets. -Otago Daily Times, 13/6/1864.
ON SALE — Onions, ex Gothenburg. 100 cases, splendid sample. James Keenan, Princes street. -Otago Daily Times, 10/10/1864.
DUNPHY'S and Byass' porter, in 3 and 4 dozen cases. James Keenan, Princes street South. -Otago Daily Times, 10/10/1864.
FOR SALE
DUNPHY'S and Byass' Porter in 3 and 4 dozen cases. James Kecnau, Princes street south.
POTATOES — Circular Head Seed Potatoes, prime sample, ex Gothenburg. James Keenan, Princes street.
MARIAN'S Ale, new brew, ex Industry, from London, splendid condition, James Keenan, Princes street south.
ON SALE — Onions, ex Gothenburg, 100 cases, splendid sample, James Keenan, Princes street. -Otago Daily Times, 11/10/1864.
ON SALE, Wellington Butter — a splendid sample, now landing. James Keenan, Princes street South. -Otago Daily Times, 19/5/1865.
BIRTHS.
On the 7th September, at her residence, North East Valley, Mrs C. S. Beeves, Junr., of a son.
On the 9thSeptember, at Dalkey House, Mrs James Keenan, of a son. -Otago Daily Times, 11/9/1865.
We are sorry to have to record the death of Mr James Keenan, one of the oldest tradesmen of the city, who expired after an illness of very short duration. His funeral takes place to-day. -Otago Daily Times, 12/3/1866.
DEATHS
On the 25th February, at Dalkey House, Gorgonious Immanuel, infant son of Mr James Keenan, aged five months. -Otago Daily Times, 17/3/1866.
Southern Cemetery, Dunedin.
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