Frank Pickering
Frank Pickering, M.I.Mech.E., M.I.E.E., Consulting Electrical and Mechanical Engineer.
Born son of G. A. Pickering, of Bury, Lancashire.
Educated and trained in Bury and Rossall.
Pupil with Bentley and Jackson, Bury
Went to South Africa under an agreement with the Cape Govrenment
1895 Appointed Asst. Elec. Engr., Govt. Rlys.
Then Elec. Supt. of the Union Govt. Rlys., Harbours and Telegraphs, until 1918
c.1918 Entered into Partnership with W. Hudson, as Hudson & Pickering
WWI on Staff of Sir William Morris, C.R.E. Major Commanding Cape Fortress Engrs.
1922 Partner, Hudson & Pickering, Cape Town;